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WithinTrash, leaves, andDunkelberger sediment clog up storm Dunkelbergersr. sewer pipes ultimately sr. causingings for floods the purpose in areas, of educating members on the County, there are forty-fourthe County, (44) there are forty-fourand (44) eventually litter our waterways. Automotivenew fluids, issues fromanimal the Federal,waste,new and Stateissues chemicals and from County the Federal, State and County 2 E. Lancaster Ave. Borough councilBorough council townships, twenty-eighttownships, (28) bor- twenty-eight (28)pollute bor- water which can cause damage or deathGovernment. to watershed animalsGovernment. and plants. Shillington, PA 19607 president president oughs, one (1) city and moreoughs, than one (1) city and more than The point that I would likeThe to point make that is the I would need like to make is the need 415,000 residents. The Borough415,000 ofresidents. The Borough of for intergovernmental cooperationfor intergovernmental of efforts to cooperation of efforts to Shillington and its 5,200 plus resi- Some pollutantsTownship, commonly Cumru Township, found in storm sewers:solve problems related to municipal operations. OfficeShillington Hours: and its 5,200 plus resi-• Trash or litter Township, Cumru Township, solve problems related to municipal operations. dentsMonday-Thursday: is only a small portion dents8:00 of a.m. is the only to a 5:00 small p.m. portion of the Kenhorst Borough, MohntonKenhorst Borough,If the Mohnton Police Departments If canthe Policework together Departments in can work together in County. Even though we are small, it • LeakedBorough automotive and Shillington fluids Borough(oils, the time of need and Fire Companies assist each Friday: 8:00 a.m.County. to 3:00 Even p.m. though we are small, it Borough and Shillington Borough the time of need and Fire Companies assist each is imperative that we workis imperative together that we work together antifreeze,are members etc.) of this council.are members We ofother this incouncil. emergency We situations,other in Municipal emergency Officials situations, Municipal Officials Shillington’s 86th Annual Memorial day Parade with our neighbors to financiallywith our neighbors to financially • Sedimentshave been meeting for morehave thanbeen meetingand employees for more than can do theand same. employees It will work can do the same. It will work Shillington’s 86th Annual Memorial day Paradesurvive the environmentPhone: 610.777.1338 we live in three (3) years. Coordination of for everyone’s good, not just a few. We are in it BorouGh of ShillinGton PreSorted survive the environment we live in• Leaves and other yard wastethree (3) years. Coordination of for everyone’s good, not just a few. We are in it today. Fax: 610.777.6172 together. P.O. Box 247 The American Legion Reber-MooreStAndA rdPost #635 will host today. cooperative• Animal efforts waste to utilizecooperative facilities efforts and equip to utilize- facilities and equip- together. Theu.S American. PoStAGe Legion Reber-Moore Post #635 will host 2 East Lancaster Avenue Shillington’s 86th annual Memorial Day Parade and Service on Berks County is very fortunate to have an ment is one of our functions. This committee Shillington’sPAid 86th annual Memorial Day Parade and Service on Berks County is very fortunate to• havePesticides an andment other is one chemicals of our functions. from This committee Shillington, PA 19607 Monday, May 26, 2014. Memorial Day honors and remembers organization like “The Center for Excellence in plans and successfully implements manpower Monday,reAdin MayG, PA26, 2014. Memorial Day honors and remembers shillingtonboro.netorganization like “The Center for Excellencelawns in and farmsplans and successfully implements manpower those who have died servingP theirerMit country. no. 376 Please note this Local Government” housed at Albright College and equipment to do projects within the District those who have died serving their country. Please note this Email: [email protected] Government” housed at Albright College and equipment to do projects withininside.... the District inside.... year the parade will again start at 10:30 a.m. in the hopes that and lead by Paul Janssen. I have been honored that enhance the municipalities’ annual budgets. year the parade will again start at 10:30 a.m. in the hopes that and lead by Paul Janssen. I have been honored that enhance the municipalities’ annual budgets. people will be able to participate in and/or watch both the to represent the Borough of Shillington on three We have successfully completed three (3) projects • Upcoming Events at Mifflin Library people will be able to participate in and/or watch both the Find us onto Facebook: represent the Borough of Shillington on three We have successfully completed three (3) projects • Upcoming Events at Mifflin Library Mohnton Parade and the Shillington Parade. We encourage you (3) organizations initiated by the Center to work to date: Mohnton Parade and the Shillington Parade. We encourage you (3) organizations initiated byHow the Center Can to work You Help?to date: orFEATURE your civic organization to participate or come as spectators towardwww.facebook.com/shillingtonboro the promotion of togetherness between • Partial parking lot reconstruction at the or your civic organization to participate or come as spectators toward the promotion of togetherness• Do between not throw trash, • Partial grass parking clippings, lot reconstruction leaves• Tree or other at Committee the debris in Update the catch basins. to show support for those who serve our country and com- Follow us on Twitter: @shillingtonboro • Tree Committee Update Stormwater Managementto show support for those who serve our country and com- municipalities. municipalities. Intermediate School Intermediate School munity. In This Issue • Maintain your vehicles to prevent fluid leaks. munity. Berks Municipal Partnership • A website that consolidates• A website the information that consolidates the information We will again have a children’s patriotic bicycle decorating Berks Municipal Partnership • Follow instructions on pesticide and chemical• Borough use, and Event think Schedule of where it may end We will again have a children’s patriotic bicycle decorating for all available recreation facilities and equip- • Borough Event Schedule contest.Public Prizes will Safety be awarded to: the Best Decorated Wagon/Bulk Item Collection Community Shredding Event This committee is made up of twenty-five up once you foruse all it. available recreation facilities and equip- contest. Prizes will be awarded to: the Best Decorated Wagon/ This committee is made upment of twenty-five within the District onto one (1) location Stroller and the Best Decorated Bike in the following categories: (25) representatives from Berks municipalities. ment within the District onto one• Memorial (1) location Day Parade Fire Stroller and the Best Decorated BikePaying in the following Your Water categories: Bill Proposed Street Work (25) representatives from Berks •municipalities. Stormwater• Contact management, the Town Hallerosion when control you see clogged storm sewers or• flow Memorial in dry Day Parade by a Child 6 Years Old and Under; by a Child 7 or 8 YearsWorking Old, by together leads to Success We meet quarterly or on an as needed basis. • Stormwater management, erosion control by a Child 6 Years Old and Under; by a Child 7 or 8 Years Old, by We meet quarterly or on an asand needed drainage conditions.basis. issues in Kenhorst Borough a ChildPolice 9 or 10 Years Old, and by a Child over 10 Years Old. CodeRED Alert System Call Before You Dig Speakers are brought in to keep us updated on and drainage issues in Kenhorst Borough a Child 9 or 10 Years Old, and byThe a ChildCounty ofover Berks 10is a Yearslarge Old. County Association of Boroughs. Speakers are brought in to keep us updated on • Shillington Business• Shillington Association Business Association Participants are asked to be at the Governor Mifflinarea Middle ofAvoid fields, mountains, Being trees, Plowed In Shillington TreeThe intention Advisory is to have quarterly meet- issues facing the operations of our municipalities. All of the above projects were completed using Ambulance Participants are asked to be at the Governor Mifflin Middle Ronald C. issues facing the operations of our municipalities. All of the above projects were ucompletedpdate using School by 9:45 a.m. on the day of the parade. water, roads and buildings. Within Dunkelberger sr. ings for the purpose of educating members on Examples are the new, county-wide communica- labor and equipment available in our municipali- update the County, there are forty-four (44) new issues from the Federal, State and County Examples are the new, county-wideFor additional communica- information,labor and equipment visit available the in Borough’s our municipali- website at: Medication DropSchool Box by 9:45 a.m. on the day of theSnow parade. Emergency BoroughCommittee council Spectators are encouraged to watch the parade anywheretownships, twenty-eight (28) bor- Government. tion system, the recent transportation legislation, ties. The cost of any materials used for the project Spectators are encouraged to watch the parade anywhere president tion system, the recent transportationhttp://www.co.berks.pa.us/Muni/Shillington/Pages/StormWaterManagement.aspx legislation, ties. The cost of any materials used for the project along the parade route. The parade will travel from theoughs, Gover one- (1) city and more than The point that I would like to make is the need and sewer and water updates. is assumed by the benefitting municipality. • Messages from the Mayor, along the parade route. The parade415,000 residents.will travel The Borough from theof Gover- for intergovernmental cooperation of efforts to and sewer and water updates. is assumed by the benefitting municipality. • Messages from the Mayor, nor Mifflin Middle School along Lancaster Avenue to Wyomiss- nor Mifflin Middle School alongShillington Lancaster and its 5,200 Avenue plus resi - to Wyomiss- tTownship,he A MCumruEventseri Township,CAn l eCalendarGionsolve problems related to municipal operations. Governor Mifflin Coordinating Council Berks County Boroughs Association Police and fire departments ing Avenue.Community From Wyomissing Information Avenue, the parade will dentsturnPublic is only a small Works portion of the Kenhorst Borough, Mohnton tIfhe the PoliceAM eriDepartmentsCAn can le workGion together in Governor Mifflin Coordinating Council Berks County Boroughs Association Police and fire departments ing Avenue. From WyomissingCounty. Avenue, Even though the parade we are small, will it turn Borough and Shillington Borough the time of need and Fire Companies assist each This committee benefits primarily the munici- This is a very new committee, formed from onto Broad Street, then onto New Holland Avenue and endSewer at Vents, Inserts & Backups reBer Moore reBer Moore This committee benefits primarily the munici- This is a very new committee, formed from Shillington Lion’sonto Broad Club Street, then onto Newis imperative Holland that we Avenue work together and end at are members of this council. We other in emergency situations, Municipal Officials palities of the Governor Mifflin School District. a consolidation of the former Berks County • And more! the Fairview Cemetery. with our neighbors to financially have been meeting for more than and employees can do the same. It will work Borough Council Meetings: Second Thursday of each month• And at 7:30 more! p.m. Shillington’s 86th Annual Memorial daythe Fairview Parade Cemetery. Water Leaks & Sewer Problems palities of the Governor Mifflin School District. a consolidation of the former Berks County In caseMifflin of rain, services Community will still be Library held in the Governorsurvive Mif the- environment we live in three (3) years. Coordination of for everyone’s good, not just a few. We are in it Along with the School District,Along withBrecknock the School District,Association AllBrecknock Council of MayorsMeetings andAssociation are the heldformer atof Berks Mayorsthe Municipal and the formerBuilding Berks located at 999 E. Broad Street The American Legion Reber-Moore Post #635 will host In case of rain, services will today.still be held in the Governor Mif- cooperative efforts to utilize facilities and equip- together. flin HighShillington School Auditorium Business at 10:30 Association a.m. Cancellation ofBerks theLeaf County Collectionis very fortunate to have an ment is one of our functions. This committee Shillington’s 86th annual Memorial Day Parade and Service on flin High School Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. Cancellation of the PoSt no. 635 Monday, May 26, 2014. Memorial Day honors and remembers parade will be announced by 9:00 a.m. on WEEU radio 830organization AM. like “The Center for Excellence in plans and successfully implements manpowerPo St no. 635 Council Members those who have died serving their country. Please note this parade will be announced by 9:00Local Government” Propertya.m. on WEEU housed Maintenance atradio Albright 830 College AM. and equipment to do projects within the District inside.... The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Governor Mifflin Mayor Council Members year the parade will again start at 10:30 a.m. in the hopes that The parade will begin at 10:30and lead a.m. by atPaul the Janssen. Governor I have been Mifflin honored that enhance the municipalities’ annual budgets. President of BoroughPresident Council of Borough Council MayorElizabeth Bentz, 610-781-4254 people will be able to participate in and/or watch both the Middle School parking lot followed by a service at the Fairviewto representReminders the Borough of Shillington on three We have successfully completed three (3) projects • Upcoming Events at Mifflin Library Andrew R. Hivner, 610-777-5550 Elizabeth Bentz, 610-781-4254 Residential ServicesMiddle School parking lot followed(3) organizations by a service initiated by at the the Center Fairview to work to date: Ronald C. Dunkelberger Sr., 610-777-4994 Andrew R. Hivner,George 610-777-5550 B. Clark, DMD, 610-777-6620 Mohnton Parade and the Shillington Parade. We encourage you Cemetery. If you know of a civic organization that would like Municipal Ronald C. Dunkelberger Sr., 610-777-4994 George B. Clark, DMD, 610-777-6620 or your civic organization to participate or come as spectators Cemetery. If you know of a civictowardHappenings organization the promotion ofthat togetherness would between like • Partial parking lot reconstruction at the • Tree Committee Update Municipal Michael A. Hoffert, 484-256-2276 to show support for those who serve our country and com- to participateYard Waste in the parade, Facility please contact David Bentzmunicipalities. at: Intermediate School Vice President of Borough Council Borough Manager Michael A. Hoffert, 484-256-2276 munity. to participate in the parade, please contact David Bentz at: Vice President of Borough Council Borough RonaldManager R. Klee Jr., 610-775-4444 Berks Municipal Partnership • A website that consolidatesBo theX information 521 Officials We will again have a children’s patriotic bicycle decorating [email protected] for additional information. Electronic Recycling • BoroughBo EventX 521 Schedule OfficialsJohn W. Hoffert, 610-775-0465 Michael D. Mountz, 610-777-1338 Ronald R. Klee Jr., 610-775-4444 Collection of [email protected] Waste for additionalThis committee information. is made up of twenty-five for all available recreationShillin facilitiesGton and, equipPA 19607- John W. Hoffert, 610-775-0465 Michael D. Mountz,Todd 610-777-1338 A. Lubas, 484-844-4048 contest. Prizes will be awarded to: the Best Decorated Wagon/ Hope to see you on May 26! ment within the District onto one (1) location ShillinGton, PA 19607 Todd A. Lubas, 484-844-4048 Stroller and the Best Decorated Bike in the following categories: Hope to see you on May 26!(25) representatives from Berks municipalities. • Memorial Day Parade We meet quarterly or on an as needed basis. • Stormwater management, erosion control by a Child 6 Years Old and Under; by a Child 7 or 8 Years Old, by and drainage issues in Kenhorst Borough a Child 9 or 10 Years Old, and by a Child over 10 Years Old. Speakers are brought in to keep us updated on • Shillington Business Association Participants are asked to be at the Governor Mifflin Middle issues facing the operations of our municipalities. All of the above projects were completed using School by 9:45 a.m. on the day of the parade. Examples are the new, county-wide communica- labor and equipment available in our municipali- update Spectators are encouraged to watch the parade anywhere tion system, the recent transportation legislation, ties. The cost of any materials used for the project along the parade route. The parade will travel from the Gover- and sewer and water updates. is assumed by the benefitting municipality. • Messages from the Mayor, nor Mifflin Middle School along Lancaster Avenue to Wyomiss- the AMeriCAn leGion Governor Mifflin Coordinating Council Berks County Boroughs Association Police and fire departments ing Avenue. From Wyomissing Avenue, the parade will turn onto Broad Street, then onto New Holland Avenue and end at reBer Moore This committee benefits primarily the munici- This is a very new committee, formed from the Fairview Cemetery. palities of the Governor Mifflin School District. a consolidation of the former Berks County • And more! In case of rain, services will still be held in the Governor Mif- Along with the School District, Brecknock Association of Mayors and the former Berks flin High School Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. Cancellation of the PoSt no. 635 parade will be announced by 9:00 a.m. on WEEU radio 830 AM. Council Members The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Governor Mifflin President of Borough Council Mayor Elizabeth Bentz, 610-781-4254 Middle School parking lot followed by a service at the Fairview Ronald C. Dunkelberger Sr., 610-777-4994 Andrew R. Hivner, 610-777-5550 George B. Clark, DMD, 610-777-6620 Cemetery. If you know of a civic organization that would like Municipal Borough Manager Michael A. Hoffert, 484-256-2276 to participate in the parade, please contact David Bentz at: Vice President of Borough Council Ronald R. Klee Jr., 610-775-4444 [email protected] for additional information. BoX 521 Officials John W. Hoffert, 610-775-0465 Michael D. Mountz, 610-777-1338 ShillinGton, PA 19607 Todd A. Lubas, 484-844-4048 Hope to see you on May 26! Public Safety COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Fire: Police: Phone: 610.777.3947 Mission Statement: The Shillington 24-Hour Non-Emergency: 610.655.4911 As first responders, the dedicated Police For Any Emergency: DIAL 911 Shillington Lions Club: Mifflin Community Library: Vision issues are the The Mifflin Community Library hosts numerous programs and men and women of the Keystone Fire Department is main focus of the activities throughout the week for children and adults, including Company No. 1 of Shillington are charged with the Visit us online at Shillington Lions Club. a stitching circle, storytime programs, a lego club and more. Of committed to serving the community responsibilities www.shillingtonboro.net Promoting screening course, they also have a fantastic selection of books, magazines by protecting the lives, property and of: general or follow us on Facebook and detection in and music, with more available every day. Stop in or check-out the environment of the residents and public safety, order to address their website for more information (http://www.berks.lib.pa.us). visitors of the Borough of Shillington, enforcing the Websites to check out: vision concerns, the from fire, hazardous materials and laws and Borough www.Crimemapping.com - to see what is Lions Club assists in other disaster, natural or man-made, ordinances, happening in your neighborhood free exam screenings using the most modern techniques and investigating for children through technology available with the highest traffic accidents www.NCPC.org - for crime prevention Kidsight. regard for the safety of personnel and and providing a wide-range of law tips from the National Crime the public. enforcement services to the residents Prevention Council Medical equipment is of the Borough, 24-hours a day, 7-days available to loan from Check out our website at a week. Remember that Crime Prevention is the Lions Club, at no cost. www.shillingtonfc.com or email everyone’s responsibility! We encourage [email protected] for more Administrative Office Hours: Monday you to call the Police Department Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at details on joining the Fire Company. through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. IMMEDIATELY if you see or hear any suspicious persons or activity. the Shillington Fire Company located at 221 Catherine Street, Shillington beginning at 6:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend The Fire Company is always looking for a regular meeting. new members and would welcome your talents in the organization. Interested in joining.... contact Steve at 610.796.0231 Hours: The members of the Fire Company Visit our website at www.shillingtonlions.org for additional 6 Philadelphia Avenue Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. participate in drill night on Tuesday information and details on our fundraising such as monthly Flea Shillington, PA Wed. - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 Ambulance Service: Markets, Bag and Broom Sales, Chicken Barbeque and Spaghetti Phone: 610.777.3911 Fri. - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m. Stop by the Engine House at 221 Your membership with Southern Berks Regional Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (SBREMS) is paid by the Borough. This membership provides all residents of the Borough Dinner. Sat. - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Catherine Street on a drill night and see Sat. Summer Hours for yourself what it’s like to be a member with emergency medical services and transportation services. Although wheelchair Find us on Facebook (6/28 to 8/30) - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. of the Fire Company. service is provided, it will be billed separately.

Junior membership starts at 14 years old, with appropriate working papers. At 18 years old, members are eligible to fill various roles from firefighter, fire Mifflin Community Library Upcoming Events police officer or support staff. Adult ProgrAms • Introduction to power point — Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5:30-7 p.m. As a result of the level of training Have you ever needed to make a public presentation and wished • Stitching to Warm our Veterans — Monday, Nov. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. of its members, the Department Medication Drop Off Box: The Shillington Business Association (SBA) is a business networking and promotional organization working to improve you could create a PowerPoint for it? Here’s your chance to get started Did you know that Opportunity House in Reading offers special servic- attained recognition in the State Residents may dispose of any unused, unwanted the business environment in the Borough of Shillington and the Greater Mifflin area. The SBA provides opportunities with this presentation software. Learn how to create a basic PowerPoint es to homeless or near homeless veterans in our area? Klover Johnson, Fire Commissioner’s Participating or expired medications in the Medication Drop Off for local businesses to promote themselves and raise awareness of their products and services within the community. slideshow with or without a template, how to use text and graph- LSW, Program Director for Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Department Recognition Program. Box located in the lobby of the Shillington Police The SBA also gives back by sponsoring events for the benefit and enjoyment of the community. ics effectively, and how to view your slideshow in different modes. A Business Mixer in December will discuss this program and funding to provide some insight into the Station. Medications may be brought directly to the basic understanding of keyboarding and mouse operation is essential. Visit our website at shillingtonbusinessassociation.orgMark your calendar for meetingfor Monday, dates December and 2. upcomingThe Shillington events. Business Association struggles faced by those who’ve served our country. During this special Fire Safety Tips: Police Station during administrative office hours. For Registration required. will be hosting a mixer right after work, from 5:15 – 8 p.m. Join other business Veterans Day event, learn to knit or crochet a simple scarf or hat with Smoke Detectors are still saving lives after-hours drop off, simply call the 24-hour non- members for this popular and fun social event, to meet and mingle, with food experienced stitchers from our Stitching Group and donate your creation • Library resources — Tuesday, Dec. 10, 5:30-7 p.m. emergency number (610.655.4911) and request the SBA General Meetings are a great place to meet other Mifflin area SBA Mixers are popular and fun social events held right after every day. Yours can only save your life and drinks from local establishments. Everyone is welcome, whether considering to this program to benefit homeless veterans in our area. Are you using all the online resources the library has to offer? Do on-duty officer contact you to make arrangements to business members and provide input regarding the organization work beginning at 5:15 p.m. Mixers are held at the sponsoring if is working. Test your Smoke Detectors st membership or just interested in networking. Contact SBA Secretary, Ruth Ann Cole you know how to check your library account online or place your own and its direction. Meetings are held the 1 Monday of each even- member’s business location or at the Shillington Fire Company • Holiday Crafting for Grown-Ups — Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. every month! drop off your medications. There are some restrictions ([email protected]), for more information. holds? Do you know that practice tests are available for a variety of numbered month. Meetings are held at the Shillington Municipal located at 221 Catherine Street. Everyone is welcome, whether Come out for a night of fun and crafts just for grown-ups! Learn to that apply to the drop off, so please contact the Police standardized tests? Or that you have access to databases of thousands of Building located at 999 E. Broad Street, Shillington. Doors open considering membership in the SBA or just interested in make different types of ornaments from recycled or inexpensive materi- Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, Department should you have any questions. magazine articles? This workshop will survey these resources and more at 6:30 p.m. to allow time for networking before the meeting. networking. Bring your appetite and your business cards! als. Please register at the circulation desk. 2015. This is a great time to change the and offer tips for using the online library catalog, Power Library, and the Meetings are held 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meetings are open to batteries in your Smoke Detectors. • Family Fun with Freebies — Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:45 p.m. County-wide resources. both members and non-members. IN THE 203 W. Lancaster Ave. spotlight Drop the kids off upstairs for storytime, and join us in the Hiller Room Shillington, PA 19607 to learn about free or inexpensive web resources and apps for family fun. SCHooL AGE proGrAMS 610-777-4570 • Stitching Group — Every Monday, 6:30-8 p.m.* • LEGo Club — 2nd Saturday each month, 9:30-10:30 a.m. berksemergency.com There are currently between 12-15 members who sew, knit, and LEGO club will continue to meet on the second Saturday of each FIRE - POLICE - EMS - crochet. New stitchers are always welcome. In addition to working on month throughout the school year. Kids can always build whatever their 5th Annual Car Cruise INDUSTRIAL SAFETY SUPPLIES personal projects, the group stitches projects for nonprofit organizations imagination desires, but we’ll have meeting themes which will hopefully such as the Reading Hospital and area animal shelters. Come join us for be a jumping-off point for kids to discuss and design collaboratively. Berks Emergency Equipment loads of fun and stitching! Please do not bring LEGOs from home. For kindergarten and up. Please Benefits Food Bank was established in 2005 *Except holidays when the library is closed. register. and moved to our Lancaster The Shillington Business Association hosted its Fifth Annual Avenue location in 2007. Our • Mifflin Writers’ Group — 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month • read to Bean — Tuesdays at 4 p.m.: November 12, December 10 Car Cruise on Sunday, September 8, in Shillington Park. focus is to provide protective (resumes September 5), 6:30-8 p.m. Research shows that reading to therapy dogs improves literacy skills, Representatives from the Mifflin Community Food Bank were equipment to all aspects of Mifflin Writers Group is beginning its third year and is composed of self-confidence, self-esteem, and participation in other activities. Bean is on hand to collect the non-perishable food donations which manufacturing, businesses, writers of all genres and levels of experience. Their purpose is to moti- mighty sweet too! School-age children who would like to practice read- were the only cost of admission. Almost 80 old and new model municipalities, emergency ser- vate, inspire, instruct, inform, share and critique each other in their writ- ing aloud can come with a book of their own or choose a book from our vehicles participated, and the overall crowd was much larger vices and the public. ing efforts in a free flowing and relaxed atmosphere. The group includes collection. Please register. due to a noticeable increase in walk-in traffic. The Business new writers to published authors. Come join them and help outline their Our sales team consists • Weekly Storytimes Association sold hot dogs and hamburgers, and several mem- course for the coming year. If there is a collective interest in a nonfiction of fire fighters, EMT’s, police preschool — For ages 3-5 years: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. ber businesses took advantage of the opportunity to promote group, this subgroup will resume meeting on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays. officers, instructors and sales Stories, crafts, activities & fun! themselves with tents and displays. All participating vehicles professionals. Our philosophy Please let us know if you are interested. received dash plaques and goodie bags, and chances to win is not to just sell you equipment, we believe in personalized service for all our Questions? Contact Mary Favatella Becker at [email protected]. Toddler — For ages birth-3 years: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. Toddler storytimes include fingerplays, songs, stories, and a simple the many door prizes. This year, an “All Makes & Models” contest customers. We want to make sure that you have exactly what you need to be • Afternoon Book Group craft. was added, with “People’s Choice” judging. The participants and confident and safe. The Afternoon Book Group meets once a month on the 4th Monday at spectators alike enjoyed a day of sunshine and camaraderie in Stop by our store to see our wide variety of reflective apparel, uniforms, 3 p.m. and is open to ADULTS. This group will be reading and discussing: Storyriders — For ages 1-5 years: Monday at 9:30 a.m. our beautiful Shillington Park. Thanks to the Borough for use footwear, eye and head protection, flash lights, and holsters. Check our web- November 25: “Mary Coin” by Marissa Silver Evening Storytime — For kids of all ages: Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. of the park, and all the businesses who provided door prizes, site for upcoming American Red Cross First Aid/CPR and AED Classes and Self December 23: TBD, Please check the library events calendar online for goodie bag items, or volunteers to make this our best Car Defense Classes! You can also follow us on Facebook. more information. Cruise yet. All Age ProgrAms CoMpUTEr WorkSHopS • Annual Book and a Movie Night — Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. Thanks to the following businesses which support each other and our community through membership in the Shillington Business Association: This year’s selected title will be announced at a later date. Please • Introduction to Word 2007 — Tuesday, Nov. 5, 5:30-7 p.m. follow our facebook page – Mifflin Community Library – Children & A to Z Insurance and Notary Public Gino’s Café Manny Esh Respiratory Care Royal Bank America This workshop will cover the basics of using Microsoft Word: creat- Andrew Gallen & Company Gipprich Jewelers, Inc. Martin A. Darocha, CPA SAH Inc. Youth Services – for more information as it becomes available. Assured Assistance Greater Reading Educational Advocates Melissa J. Eicher, DDS Security First, Inc. ing and saving a document, editing a document, formatting text and B&G Electric Gurski & D’Agostino Dental Offices Michael Rocco’s Partners for Hair & Nails Shillington Eye Associates paragraphs, and proofreading and printing a document. A basic under- • Gingerbread House Building Fun! — Saturday, Dec. 14, Berks Dental Laboratory Drs. Harold & Thomas Fries, DDS Micky’s Auto Sales Shillington Family Chiropractic Center standing of keyboarding and mouse operation is essential. Registration 12-1:30 p.m. or 2:30-4 p.m. Berks Emergency Equipment Huyett & Associates, Ltd. Mifflin Community Library Shillington Lions Club required. Design your own house or use one of our templates with graham Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. Ira G. Mohler & Son Inc. Insurance Nancy Kershner’s Beauty Salon Shillington Snack Shack crackers and fast-drying icing. Materials provided. Please register. Spaces Bill’s Beverages JB Mountain Bikes Nathan Mayo & Associates Signs & More • Introduction to Excel 2007 — Tuesday, Nov. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Boettcher Printing John Andras & Company, PC National Penn Bank are limited. Smith-Rader Real Estate C.B. Atkins Real Estate & Appraisals John W. Hoffert, PLS Naugle, W.F. & Sons, Inc. Plumbing & Heating Besides their business applications, spreadsheets are handy for a Stein’s Flowers, Inc. Conner Affiliates, Ltd. Jonathan B. Batdorf, Esq, PC Nationwide Insurance, Christine Ramsey variety of personal uses, including making lists, tracking budget and Stone Financial, LLC Cornerstone Electrical LLC Kasper TV & Appliance Co., Inc. Agency Tailor Maid House Cleaning financial data, recording steps in a process, maintaining an inventory of 6 philadelphia Ave., Shillington F. Klopp / Home Inspections Kauffman Technology Solutions Neversink Fire Protection baseball card or other collections, and keeping an address book. This Fioravante Insurance Agency Kleckner Laucks Architects, PC Nirvana Chiropractic Tamara DeLoretta Interior Design 610-777-3911; http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/smi/ Flanagan’s Pub & Downstairs Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs. Inc. Norita R. King, Notary Public The Sound Factory DJ Entertainment course will cover the basics of spreadsheet use: creating and saving a Fred’s Music & Tasty Licks BBQ Supply Kraft Code Services, LLC Oasis Skin Care & Massage Tommy DePaul’s Automotive workbook, entering data, manipulating data, modifying a worksheet, HoUrS Fulton Bank Kraft Engineering Pancerella & Associates, LLC Treasured Transitions, LLC performing calculations, formatting and printing a worksheet, and creat- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Gallen Insurance Lancaster Avenue Barber Shop Pressure Points Massage and Bodywork, LLC VA Productions, Inc. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. White Star Tours ing charts. A basic understanding of keyboarding and mouse operation Galvin Associates, Inc. Lausch’s Moving & Storage, Inc. Purdon Photography Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturdays from July 6-Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-1p.m.) Gene’s Auto Service Lorah’s Handmade Chocolates, LLC PuroClean Emergency Restoration Services Windsor Inn is essential. Registration required. Geoff Penske Buick GMC M&T Bank Renninger and Associates, LLC Wixon’s Bakery

4 5 Resident Services PUBLIC WORKS

Yard Waste Facility: CodeRED Emergency Alert System: Sewer Vents: After Hours Water or Sewer Problem: Located at the Borough’s Service Building in the Park, the yard The Borough would like to remind all residents Sewer vents and clean-outs provide access for repair, If you experience a water or sewer problem when the Town Hall is waste facility is open from April 30 through November 1, Monday to sign up to its rapid emergency notification maintenance and inspection of a building’s sewer pipes that closed, please call the Berks County Radio System at 610.655.4911 through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday Noon to 5:00 service called CodeRED. By registering, you’ll be convey sewage from the building to the Borough’s sewer and give the information on your problem. A Shillington Police p.m. Yard waste will not be accepted at any other time. added to the emergency call list to be notified collection system. The sewer vents and clean-outs are the Officer or a representative from the Borough will be in touch with in the case of an emergency. Borough residents responsibility of the property owner. The area around the you. The following items will be accepted: and water customers are encouraged to enter their contact sewer vents and clean-outs must be kept clear of vegetation, • Leaves information for home, business and mobile phones so that they landscaping, and other permanent structures. • Garden Residue may be contacted by the system in the event of emergencies Leaf Collection: • Tree Trimmings (less than 3” in diameter) such as water main breaks, boil water advisories and snow Leaf collection will begin in the Borough • Brush and Bushes emergencies. Please visit our website at www.shillingtonboro.net Sewer Inserts: on October 5, 2015 and continue through • Weeds to register your contact information. If you don’t have access to a In order to prevent the inflow of storm water into the sanitary December 11, 2015 or until the first significant • Flowers and Garden Plants computer, please call the Town Hall at 610.777.1338 and someone sewer system, the Borough has installed sewer lateral vent inserts snowfall. Loose leaves should be placed at Place the yard waste into the containers provided on-site. will assist you in registering. Registration is confidential, free, in all sewer laterals within the Borough. Please remember that the curb for collection. Grass clippings, sticks No plastic bags shall be left at the drop-off site. easy and will be for emergency or public notification only. only the Borough or its representative is permitted to remove an and other yard debris may not be mixed with insert. the leaves, as our leaf collection equipment is not capable of picking up such items. Leaf Sewer Back-Ups: collection crews will cover the Borough on a Curbside Collection of Yard Waste: How Can I Avoid continuing basis without an established schedule. Twice a year, curbside collection of yard waste is provided to In accordance with the Borough’s Being Plowed In? regulations, property owners property owners requesting this service. These collections are Driveway owners will often At all other times, leaves and yard waste material must be taken held the first week of April and the last week of September only. experiencing a sewer back-up must complete the removal of first call a licensed plumber to to the Borough’s Yard Waste Facility, which is located in the Residents must call the Town Hall to schedule for curbside snow from their driveways Shillington Memorial Park by Pavilion No. 4. collection. determine the location of the clog. If prior to the Borough the plumber determines that the clog completing the plowing and is in the Borough’s side of the lateral, widening operations, which the plumber should contact the Town Bulk Item Collection: results in additional snow being deposited at their driveway. To Hall so that a Borough crew may be Please remember that bulk items are now collected with your aid you in preventing your driveway from being plowed in, we dispatched to open the clog. weekly trash collection. During your first collection of the week recommend that you clean an additional area to the right side of (Monday on the north side of the Borough or Tuesday on the your driveway (facing it from the street). This allows a plow blade south side of the Borough), you are permitted to place up to four full of snow to be deposited before it reaches your driveway. Facts on Water Leaks: Common types of leaks found in the home include worn toilet Property Maintenance Reminders: (4) containers (cans or bags) out for collection or you may place The Borough’s Codes Enforcement Officer would like to flappers, dripping faucets and leaking showerheads. Fixing these up to three (3) containers (cans or bags) and one (1) bulk item out remind you of the following Code requirements: Snow Emergency: easily corrected household water leaks can save homeowners for collection. No bulk items will be collected during the second • Grass and Weeds may not exceed Once a snow emergency is declared, it will be announced on the about 10 percent on their water bills. collection of the week. local radio and television stations, WEEU, WIOV, WRAW, WRFY, and eight (8) inches in height. Check our website for items that are not included in the bulk WFMZ and also through the CodeRED Emergency Alert System. • Curbline trees are the responsibility collection. Vehicles must be removed from the designated streets within 2 Water Lost by Leaks: of the property owner to maintain. hours after the snow emergency is declared. Any vehicle that is Toilet leaks result in a tremendous amount of Trees must be trimmed to nine not removed will be cited and possibly towed. The owner will be water loss. Every day that a silent leak goes (9) feet over the sidewalk and Paying Your Water Bill: responsible for the citation, towing expenses, and any storage undetected can amount to as much as 300 twelve (12) feet Your water bill may be paid at the Town fees levied by the towing company. gallons of water. That is three times the over the street Hall by cash, check and debit or credit cards amount of water the average American uses grade. (MasterCard, Visa and Discover only). You The snow emergency will remain in effect for 24 hours. However, in an entire day. Dye tablets to use to check • Motor vehicles may also call the Town Hall with your debit when a street has been substantially cleared of snow and ice for leaks are available at the Town Hall if you that are not street or credit card information in order to pay from curb to curb for the length of the entire block, the parking suspect a toilet leak. worthy or are unlicensed may not be parked on the your bill. The Borough does not accept prohibitions will automatically be terminated. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of street or kept or stored on your property. electronic funds transfers via ACH for bill payment. one drip per second can waste more • Curbing and sidewalk maintenance is the Check the list of Snow Emergency Routes on the Borough’s than 3,000 gallons per year. That’s the responsibility of the property owner. Please remember that any check returned unpaid to the website. amount of water needed to take more • Electronic products including televisions, desktop Borough by your bank for any reason will be assessed a than 180 showers! computers, laptop computers, computer monitors, $50.00 fee. You will then be required to pay the fee and the A showerhead leaking at 10 drips per tablets, computer peripherals and e-readers may not original bill in cash. minute wastes more than 500 gallons be disposed of in the trash. They must be taken to per year. That’s the amount of water it takes to wash 60 loads of an electronic recycling center. dishes in your dishwasher. The Police Chief’s Message Shillington Park Concerts The Police Chief’s Message Return for 11th Season Chief Brett A. Hivner, Return for 11th Season ShillingtonChief Brett Police A. Hivner, Department This will be the eleventh summer season that concerts are being Shillington Police Department presentedThis will inbe the the Shillington eleventh summer Memorial season Park. that Each concerts year has are been being The milder weather and warmer directly to the Police Station during presenteda great success in the for Shillington the concerts Memorial with large Park. crowds Each yearand hasexcellent been temperaturesThe milder weather are certainly and warmera directlynormal businessto the Police hours, Station Monday during aentertainment. great success for An the added concerts bonus with is that large all crowdsthe concerts and excellent are free. temperatureswelcomed sight are to certainly everyone a normalthrough business Friday between hours, Monday 8:00 a.m. entertainment.This year, the firstAn added concert bonus will be is thatFriday, all theJune concerts 13 and willare free.again after the harsh winter that we and 4:00 p.m. If you are unable welcomed sight to everyone through Friday between 8:00 a.m. featureThis year, Erich the Cawalla, first concert Jenifer will Kinder be Friday, and The June Uptown 13 and Band. will again Erich experienced! Unfortunately, to drop off medications during after the harsh winter that we and 4:00 p.m. If you are unable featuregrew up Erich in Shillington Cawalla, Jenifer and is Kindera Governor and TheMifflin Uptown graduate. Band. He Erich and the warmer weather also brings that time, simply call the Police experienced! Unfortunately, to drop off medications during grewJenifer up have in Shillington entertained and in isthe a GovernorShillington Mifflin Park eightgraduate. times He over and the increased opportunities for “would- Department at 610.655.4911 (Berks the warmer weather also brings that time, simply call the Police Jeniferlast eleven have years. entertained in the Shillington Park eight times over the increasedbe thieves.” opportunities The Shillington for “would-Police DepartmentCounty Radio) at and610.655.4911 request the (Berks lastThe eleven second years. concert will be Friday, August 1 and will feature The beDepartment thieves.” The would Shillington like to urge Police Countyon-duty Radio) officer and to contact request you the to Fabulous Greaseband from Hamilton Square, New Jersey. Although Departmentresidents and would community like to membersurge on-dutymake arrangements officer to contact to drop you off to The second concert will be Friday, August 1 and will feature The this band has not previously entertained in Shillington Park, they residentsto practice and good community Theft Prevention members makethe unwanted arrangements medications to drop in off the Fabulous Greaseband from Hamilton Square, New Jersey. Although have entertained in other venues in Berks County. This band, a toHabits practice all year good round Theft and, Prevention especially, thecollection unwanted box. medications There are certain in the this band has not previously entertained in Shillington Park, they group of eight talented entertainers, has played before large crowds Habitsduring allthe year summer round months. and, especially, Take proper restrictionscollection on items thatbox. will There be areaccepted certain have entertained in other venues in Berks County. This band, a up and down the East coast of the United States. duringprecautions the summer in securing months. your Takehomes, proper vehicles restrictionsin the collection on items box. that Please will adhere be accepted to the group of eight talented entertainers, has played before large crowds precautionsand property. in Wheneversecuring your possible, homes, park vehicles in infollowing the collection guidelines box. when Please using adhere the to collection the upThe and food down will the be East ready coast for ofyour the purchase United States. beginning at 5:00 p.m. andan open, property. well-lighted Whenever area. possible, Don’t leave park anyin followingbox: guidelines when using the collection andThe it willfood be will available be ready throughout for your purchase the concert. beginning The concerts at 5:00 p.m.start at anvaluables open, well-lighted inside your vehicles.area. Don’t Make leave sure any to box:ACCEPTED ITEMS: Prescription medications and6:30 itp.m. will and be available play for two throughout hours with the a concert. break between The concerts the hours. start at valuableslock all doors inside and your windows. vehicles. Notify Make family sure to in ACCEPTEDa standard container ITEMS: Prescription or sealed bag, medications over-the- 6:30At p.m. both and concerts, play for a tabletwo hours will be with provided a break for between the Governor the hours. Mifflin lockmembers all doors or trusted and windows. friends when Notify leaving family for incounter a standard medications, container vitamins, or sealed drug bag, samples, over-the- FoodAt both Ministries concerts, to collect a table food, will toiletries,be provided and for cleaning the Governor supplies. Mifflin membersa trip or vacation. or trusted Consider friends whentimer switchesleaving for counterpet medications, medications, and vitamins,liquid medications drug samples, in FoodThese Ministries items are tothen collect distributed food, toiletries, to over sixtyand cleaningfamilies in supplies. the afor trip your or vacation.lights, as well Consider as, motion timer sensors switches petplastic, medications, leakproof andcontainers. liquid medications in TheseGovernor items Mifflin are then area distributed each month. to over sixty families in the for yourexterior lights, lighting. as well Keep as, motion shrubbery, sensors trees plastic,NOT leakproofACCEPTED containers. ITEMS: Syringes, loose pills, Shillington residents may drop off unusued, unwanted or GovernorI want to Mifflin thank area the eachConcert month. Committee for all the work they do to forand exterior landscaping lighting. trimmed. Keep shrubbery, Be aware of trees your thermometers,NOT ACCEPTED hydrogen ITEMS: peroxide Syringes, and loose other pills, Shillingtonexpired medications residents atmay this drop medication off unusued, drop offunwanted box located or Last call for names putI want these to concerts thank the on. Concert The Committee Committee and for I would all the likework to they thank do the to andneighbors landscaping and your trimmed. neighborhood. Be aware of your thermometers,cleaning agents, hydrogen aerosol cans, peroxide inhalers, and andother expiredin the lobby medications of the Shillington at this medication Police Station drop offMonday box located Last call for names putfollowing these concertsfinancial sponsorson. The Committee for their support, and I would so we like may to have thank the the neighborsA “new” serviceand your provided neighborhood. to our community cleaningbloody or agents, infectious aerosol waste. cans, inhalers, and inthrough the lobby Friday of the between Shillington 8 a.m. Police and 4 Station p.m. Monday followingconcerts: financialPennsylvania sponsors Partners for their in the support, Arts, Berks so we Arts may Council, have the Mrs. is aA MEDICATION “new” service DROP provided OFF to BOX. our Thiscommunity box is bloodyShould or youinfectious have any waste. questions regarding through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the Town Clock! concerts:Helen Yetter, Pennsylvania Geoff Penske Partners Buick inand the GMC, Arts, and Berks Amy Arts Mucky Council, owner Mrs. located in the lobby of the Shillington Police the Medication Collection Box, please contact IMMEDIATELY if you see or hear any suspicious on the Town Clock! Helenof Stein’s Yetter, Flowers. Geoff Penske Buick and GMC, and Amy Mucky owner is a MEDICATION DROP OFF BOX. This box is Should you have any questions regarding There is room on the base of the clock for ONE LAST locatedStation. inThis the provides lobby of area the residentsShillington with Police FREE the MedicationPolice Department Collection and Box, an Officerplease willcontact IMMEDIATELYpersons or activity. if you Onsee behalf or hear of any the suspicious Shillington of ComeStein’s toFlowers. the Park and enjoy the free concerts, purchase some NAMEThere PLAQUE. is room Theon the Shillington base of the Business clock forAssociation ONE LAST is Station.disposal This of unused, provides unwanted area residents or expired with FREE theassist Police you. Department Remember thatand Crimean Officer Prevention will personsPolice Department, or activity. Onwe behalfwish you of theall a Shillington safe and goodCome food to orthe bring Park yourand enjoyown picnic the free basket. concerts, Please purchase don’t forget some to NAMEcoordinating PLAQUE. the The project, Shillington with names Business being Association accepted is on a disposalmedications. of unused, You may unwanted bring these or expired medications assistis everyone’s you. Remember responsibility! that Crime Call the Prevention Police Policehappy Department,summer season. we wish you all a safe and goodbring foodyour orown bring chairs. your own picnic basket. Please don’t forget to coordinatingFIRST-COME basis. the project, The cost with is $300names to being be included. accepted Anyone on a Happenings Events Calendar medications. You may bring these medications is everyone’s responsibility! Call the Police happy summer season. bringEnjoy your the own concerts. chairs. FIRST-COMEwho is interested basis. should The cost contact is $300 the to SBA be included.secretary, Anyone Ruth whoAnn Coleis interested at Signs should& More contact at 610.777.0500. the SBA secretary, Ruth Enjoy the concerts. — H. Richard Brown, Ann Cole at Signs & More at 610.777.0500. — H. RichardChairman Brown, The Mayor’s Message Chairman Reminder...It’s the Law: Electronics must be Recycled Mark Your Calendar: The Mayor’s Message You may take your discarded electronics to The June 12 C. Kenneth Yetter Memorial Andrew R. Hivner, Berks County Solid Waste Authority Recycling Concert in the Park Center, 1316 Hilltop Road, Bern Township on MayorAndrew of Shillington R. Hivner, Shillington Tree Advisory Committee Update Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. The Uptown Band Mayor of Shillington Food-5:00 p.m.; Music-6:30 p.m. Over this long winter, the Police Department has continued the hiring Shillington Tree Advisory Committee Update to Noon. processOver thisfor along new winter, patrolman the Police and is Department currently conducting has continued the background the hiring Happy spring, Shillington. The snow has melted, the spring rains are Pennsylvania joined McCreight in support of this national endeavor to washing the salt bleached streets, and neighbors are outside again in walk- educate about the importance of trees. Tax Collector Information: processinvestigations for a new on prospectivepatrolman and candidates. is currently This conducting is the most the time background consum- Happy spring, Shillington. The snow has melted, the spring rains are Pennsylvania joined McCreight in support of this national endeavor to ing part of the process and the last phase prior to candidate interviews by ing shoes rather than snow boots, with garden shovels rather than snow STAC seeks to continue this tradition of education and tree management 2015 Borough Real Estate Tax Bills Community Shredding Event June 29 - July 4 Greater Governor Mifflin League’s investigations on prospective candidates. This is the most time consum- washing the salt bleached streets, and neighbors are outside again in walk- educate about the importance of trees. ingBorough part of Council. the process We hope and theto have last phaseall components prior to candidate of the hiring interviews process by completed this spring, ingshovels. shoes Bring rather on than the snowsunshine boots, and with warm garden breezes. shovels rather than snow forSTAC Shillington. seeks to One continue of our this educational tradition ofgoals education is to guide and homeowners tree management to are now due and payable. October 17, 2015 - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Community Days Boroughwith a new Council. officer Wehired hope by summer.to have all components of the hiring process completed this spring, shovels.Greetings Bring from on the sunshineShillington and Tree warm Advisory breezes. Committee (STAC). STAC forselect Shillington. species of One trees of that our willeducational be suitable goals for is their to guide property homeowners twenty or to FirstEnergy Stadium (Route 61, Reading) withHopefully, a new officer in the hired fall issue by summer. I can write an article introducing you to our newest police officer. is rampingGreetings up from for itsthe fourth Shillington season Tree of tree-planting.Advisory Committee We have (STAC). our list STAC of selectmore yearsspecies into of the trees future. that will According be suitable to a forlong-established their property localtwenty real or estate Sitting Dates and Times: August 7 Concert in the Park UntilHopefully, the fall issue,in the I’mfall wishing issue I can everyone write an a goodarticle spring introducing and summer. you to our newest police officer. isShillington ramping upresidents for its fourth who have season requested of tree-planting. new trees andWe havelook ourforward list of to morebroker, years “There into is theno questionfuture. According that good to landscaping a long-established with properly local real planted estate Residents of Berks County are encouraged to June Fabulous Greaseband Until the fall issue, I’m wishing everyone a good spring and summer. Shillingtonplanting approximately residents who 30 have new requestedtrees. This new will trees bring and the looktotal forward number to of broker,and maintained “There is trees,no question enhances that the good salability landscaping of a property with properly whether planted it is Monday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon bring personal and confidential documents to our plantingnew trees approximately we have seen 30planted new trees. in the ThisBorough will bring to over the 200. total number of andresidential maintained or commercial.” trees, enhances (Conrad the Vanino, salability Owner-Broker, of a property Century whether 21 it Park is Additional Hours shredding event. No need to remove binder covers Food-5:00 p.m.; Music-6:30 p.m. newThis trees year, we STAC have will seen sponsor planted a celebrationin the Borough of Arbor to over Day 200. as part of our residentialRoad Realtors). or commercial.” (Conrad Vanino, Owner-Broker, Century 21 Park June 30 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon or staples. Maximum 10 boxes per vehicle. springThis plantingyear, STAC activity will sponsor on Saturday, a celebration April 26. of ArborArbor DayDay (fromas part the of Latinour RoadWe Realtors). will be making contacts this spring and summer with Borough prop- arbor, meaning tree) has existed since 1872. It recognizes the importance erty owners to offer you the opportunity to have a new street tree planted spring planting activity on Saturday, April 26. Arbor Day (from the Latin We will be making contacts this spring and summer with Borough prop- September 20 SBA Car Show Thank you to Clover Park Athletic of trees for the beauty and health of a community’s environment. on your property. If you already know you want to be added to our list July and August arbor, meaning tree) has existed since 1872. It recognizes the importance erty owners to offer you the opportunity to have a new street tree planted Shillington Park Thank you to Clover Park Athletic of treesIn 1906, for Pennsylvaniathe beauty and conservationist health of a community’s Israel McCreight environment. of DuBois, onof residentsyour property. requesting If you trees, already we knowwelcome you youwant to to contact be added STAC’s to our Britta list Monday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon Association for again sponsoring 1:00 p.m. Association for again sponsoring PennsylvaniaIn 1906, Pennsylvania was successful conservationist in urging President Israel McCreight Theodore of Roosevelt DuBois, to ofHyneman, residents [email protected] requesting trees, we welcome or 484.529.5041, you to contact to STAC’sregister Britta for a Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. all of the fish in the annual Pennsylvaniaexpand his conservation was successful speeches in urging beyond President the businessmen Theodore Roosevelt in the lum to- Hyneman,future planting. [email protected] If you have questions or about 484.529.5041, the condition to register of existing for a trees Additional Hours all of the fish in the annual expandber industry. his conservation President Roosevelt speeches pursued beyond thisthe businessmenby making educational in the lum - futureor best planting. species for If newyou haveplantings questions on your about property’s the condition street frontage, of existing please trees August 20 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon Proposed Street Work: October 4 - 10 Fire Prevention Week Fishing Rodeo! beraddresses industry. through President the schoolsRoosevelt to Americanpursued this youth. by making Conservationist educational Gifford orcontact best species our committee for new plantingsArborist, Mark on your McLaughlin, property’s at street markmcl304@com frontage, please- August 27 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon addressesPinchot, Chief through of the the US schools Forest Serviceto American at the youth. time and Conservationist later Governor Gifford of contactcast.net ouror 610.413.3800. committee Arborist, Mark McLaughlin, at markmcl304@com- 2016 Street rehabilitation is being considered for the Fishing Rodeo! Pinchot, Chief of the US Forest Service at the time and later Governor of cast.net or 610.413.3800. following: October 5 - December 12 Leaf Collection 2 7 September and October 2 7 Monday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon Hillside Drive - Spruce Street to Kings Boulevard October 18 - 31 Curfew for anyone under 16 years of age Pine Street - Hillside Drive to Kings Boulevard 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Important Notes: Wheatland Avenue - East Lancaster Avenue to the Borough line Municipal Last date to pay Lyncrest Avenue - Wheatland Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue the Tax Collector: East Elm Street - from Liberty Street to Wheatland Avenue October 31 Trick or Treat Night Officials 12/31/2015 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

President: Any unpaid Real Estate Taxes December 2 Annual Tree Lighting as of 12/31/2015 will be turned Call Before You Dig: Ronald C. Dunkelberger, Sr. Home improvements and household projects seem to be a fact of life for home ownership. Town Hall over to the Tax Claim Bureau Vice President: The Borough of Shillington would like to remind residents that accessory structures, for collection. A fee of $15.00 7:00 p.m. John W. Hoffert including but not limited to sheds, decks, fences and pools require permits. Additionally, per bill is added when filed in accordance with State law, permits involving digging require a call to PA One Call. with the Tax Claim Bureau. As Please call the Town Hall (610.777.1338) for Check the website and Facebook for additional dates/events and changes. Members: of 02/01/2016, 3/4% interest is information on the permitting process and Elizabeth M. Bentz added per month. visit www.pa1call.org/PA811/Public/ for A Special “Thank you” to the Clover Park Athletic Association who, once Dr. George A. Clark additional information on PA One Call. again, sponsored the annual Fishing Rodeo that was held on April 18. Michael A. Hoffert Ronald R. Klee, Jr. Todd A. Lubas Shillington Tree Advisory Committee: Mission Statement: Mayor: The mission of the Shillington Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) is to Andrew R. Hivner work in cooperation with Borough Administration and residents to enhance the attractiveness and ecological health of our community. Solicitor: John A. Hoffert, Jr. STAC will again be contacting property owners this summer offering to provide a new tree to be planted in the public right-of-way of their Engineer: property. With the support of the community, we will continue our Great Valley Consultants, Inc. spring and fall tree planting projects. If you already know you are interested in receiving a tree and want to be added to our list, please contact us at [email protected].