PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE ManheimManheim Borough Borough Office Office Hours: Hours: PAID MondayMonday - - Thursday: Thursday: 8:00am 8:00am - -5:00pm 5:00pm PRSTPRST ST ST HARRISBURG PA Friday:Friday: 8:00am 8:00am - - 1:30pm 1:30pm USUS POSTAGE POSTAGE PD PD PERMIT NO. 592 PERMITPERMIT #2 #2 Closed:Closed: Saturday Saturday and and Sunday Sunday LITITZ,LITITZ, PA PA 1754317543 ManheimManheim Borough Borough 1515 East East High High Street Street Manheim,Manheim, PA PA 17545 17545

P.P. 717 717-665-665-2461-2461 F.F. 717 717-665-665-7324-7324 CACA——RTRT SORTSORT [email protected]@manheimboro.org POSTALPOSTAL CUSTOMERCUSTOMER LOCALLOCAL www.manheimboro.orgwww.manheimboro.org ECRWSS MANHEIMMANHEIM POSTAL CUSTOMER Manheim PA 17545 BOROUGHBOROUGH NEWSNEWS FALLFALL ISSUE ISSUE 2015 2015 AA LetterLetter fromfrom thethe BoroughBorough ManagerManager JamesJames R. R. Fisher Fisher ThankThank you you to to the the Boards Boards & & Commissions Commissions for for serving serving the the Manheim Manheim Borough! Borough! I’dI’d like like to to thank thank I Igraduated graduated from from Carnegie Carnegie Mellon Mellon Uni- Uni- everyoneeveryone from from the the versityversity in in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh with with a a BS BS in in Civil Civil TheThe Manheim Manheim Borough Borough Council Council would would like like to to encourage encourage all all ManheimManheim Borough Borough Council Council PlanningPlanning Commission Commission David Fenicle President ManheimManheim com- com- Engineering.Engineering. I Iwas was formerly formerly the the owner owner of of residents,residents, property property owners, owners, businesses businesses and and stakeholders stakeholders to to David Fenicle President J.J. Michael Michael Eshleman, Eshleman, Chairperson Chairperson Manheim com- Engineering. I was formerly the owner of STAFFSTAFF ChristopherChristopher Simon, Simon, Vice Vice President President ClaudiaClaudia Zug, Zug, Secretary Secretary munitymunity who who has has anan engineering engineering consulting consulting firm, firm, primarily primarily attendattend all all regular regular monthly monthly meetings. meetings. Monthly Monthly meetings meetings be- be- BradBrad Roth, Roth, Pro Pro Tempore Tempore AnthonyAnthony Haldeman Haldeman Brad Roth, Pro Tempore Anthony Haldeman JamesJames R. R. Fisher Fisher gingin promptly promptly at at 7:00pm 7:00pm at at the the Manheim Manheim Borough Borough Office Office BryanBryan Howett Howett CarolCarol Phillips Phillips extendedextended well well providingproviding municipal municipal engineering engineering and and BoroughBorough Manager Manager Building,Building, Community Community Room, Room, 15 15 East East High High Street, Street, Manheim. Manheim. BonnieBonnie Martin Martin VacancyVacancy wisheswishes and and a a consultingconsulting services. services. My My responsibilities responsibilities CarolCarol Phillips Phillips ParkingParking is is available available in in the the Municipal Municipal Lot Lot located located on on the the Carol Phillips JosephJoseph Stauffer Stauffer ManheimManheim Borough Borough Authority Authority warmwarm welcome welcome to to asas a a small small business business owner owner and and municipal municipal Joseph Stauffer cornercorner of of North North Wolf Wolf and and East East High High Streets. Streets. PolicePolice Chief Chief MayorMayor DouglasDouglas Snavely, Snavely, Chairman Chairman Police Chief meme as as your your new new consultantconsultant blend blend well well with with the the responsi- responsi- ScotScot Funk Funk MarcMarc Phillips, Phillips, Vice Vice Chairman Chairman AnnaAnna Weaver Weaver MonthlyMonthly Meetings: Meetings: WadeWade Baker, Baker, Secretary Secretary BoroughBorough Man- Man- bilitiesbilities I Inow now have have in in serving serving Manheim Manheim FinancialFinancial Director Director & & ZoningZoning Hearing Hearing Board: Board: 1st 1st Monday Monday ConstablesConstables BarbaraBarbara Horst, Horst, Treas. Treas. & & Penn Penn ager.ager. While While I Iwas was born born and and raised raised in in Borough.Borough. BenefitsBenefits Coordinator Coordinator RandallRandall Kreiser Kreiser & & Ronald Ronald Shank Shank TownshipTownship Rep. Rep. Council:Council: 2nd 2nd Tuesday Tuesday and and Last Last Tuesday Tuesday RobRob Sowers, Sowers, Rapho Rapho Twp. Twp. Rep. Rep. Reading,Reading, I’ve I’ve been been a a Lancaster Lancaster County County AsAs an an engineer, engineer, I'm I'm a a problem problem solver, solver, and and HistoricHistoric Commission: Commission: 2nd 2nd Monday Monday Linda Gerhart ZoningZoning Hearing Hearing Board Board Asst.Asst. Treas./Sec Treas./Sec Linda Gerhart WaterWater & & Sewer Sewer Authority: Authority: 2nd 2nd Thursday Thursday residentresident for for 20 20 years. years. I Ihave have three three grown grown I'veI've always always enjoyed enjoyed working working at at the the local local Administrative Assistant Water & Sewer Authority: 2nd Thursday BernardBernard Shimko, Shimko, Chairperson Chairperson PaulPaul Shaffer Shaffer Administrative Assistant

PlanningPlanning Commission: Commission: 3rd 3rd Monday Monday GlennGlenn Frailey Frailey RobertRobert Miller Miller childrenchildren – – one one is is a a grad grad student student at at Yale Yale governmentgovernment level. level. I Ifeel feel that that this this is is where where RobertRobert Moyer Moyer BrianBrian Kresge Kresge andand two two are are married married who who also also reside reside in in thethe most most direct direct connection connection is is between between Robert Moyer DaleDale Peters Peters ZoningZoning and and Codes Codes Officer Officer DISPOSALDISPOSAL DATES DATES BenjaminBenjamin Lescavage Lescavage LancasterLancaster County County (including (including 3 3 young young governmentgovernment and and citizens. citizens. DebDeb Caskey Caskey LEAFLEAF PICK PICK UP UP CHRISTMASCHRISTMAS TREE TREE granddaughters),granddaughters), so so I Iconsider consider it it a a bless- bless- ManheimManheim is is a a great great small small town town with with a a lot lot LEAF PICK UP CHRISTMAS TREE HistoricHistoric Commission Commission ZoningZoning and and Codes Codes NovemberNovember 14th 14th REMOVALREMOVAL ChrisChris Moyer, Moyer, Chairperson Chairperson inging to to be be able able to to continue continue my my career career close close ofof history history and and also also a a lot lot of of potential. potential. I I AdministrativeAdministrative Assistant Assistant NovemberNovember 21st 21st SaturdaySaturday AndyAndy Nelson, Nelson, Vice Vice Chairperson Chairperson toto my my family. family. looklook forward forward to to being being an an integral integral part part of of DecemberDecember 5th 5th JanuaryJanuary 9th 9th BrettBrett Hallacher, Hallacher, Secretary Secretary BarryBarry Weidman Weidman thethe future future of of this this community. community. DecemberDecember 12th 12th LaurieLaurie Fenicle Fenicle DavidDavid Newcomer Newcomer Liz Shaffer OnOn 12/12, 12/12, please please have have your your leaves leaves ready ready Liz Shaffer JayJay Peifer Peifer forfor pick pick up up the the evening evening prior prior to to the the date. date. PublicPublic Works Works Department Department www.manheimboro.orgwww.manheimboro.org The arrival of the holi- Also Saturday evening, check out the local talent at day spirit officially gets the Baron Stage, located at the Manheim Central started in Manheim. High School, 400 Adele Avenue. CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY Join us the weekend of December 4th, 5th and SUNDAY, DEC. 6TH As you deck the halls this holiday LIGHTING THE TREE The Manheim Borough has a tree 6th for a real life Sunday will round out the weekend! The Women’s  season, be fire smart. A small Use lights that have the labels pick up date on “Whoville” experience! Club of Manheim will host their annual Holiday faire that spreads to a Christmas of a recognized testing labo- JANUARY 9th. Fore more Tour of Homes. The tour will feature an array of six tree can grow large very quickly. ratory. Some lights are only information and to learn how FRIDAY, DEC. 4th Manheim area homes decorated for the holiday Below is a helpful safety list. for indoor or outdoor use. you can get involved, The festivities begin as season. Advanced tickets can be purchased for $10  PICKING THE TREE Replace any string of lights please contact the we ask you to continue to support your local busi- at Shaub’s Dry Cleaning, Longenecker’s Hardware, with worn or broken cords or  Choose a tree with fresh, nesses in Manheim! Divine Consign, or any WCM Member. green needles that do not fall loose bulb connections. Read Manheim Fire Department of when touched. manufacture’s instructions at 665-3661 or visit their Take in the performers at the Baron Stage. The Sunday will also be the final day of the Holiday for number of light strands to website at PLACING THE TREE show starts at 7:30pm. The Baron Stage is located Crossings which will begin at 12:00pm – 4:30pm at connect. www.manheimfire.com. at Manheim Central High School, 400 Adele Ave- the Manheim Railroad Station located at 210 South  Before placing the tree in the  Never use lit candles to deco- stand, cut 2”from the base of nue. Cost is $3/student $5/adult Charlotte Street. rate the tree. the trunk.  Always turn off Christmas  Make sure the tree is at least The Women’s Club of Manheim will also be selling The Glassblowers of Stiegel Glassworks 1976 will tree lights before leaving their sugary concoctions of delicious cookies. The again be creating handcrafted and blown glass three feet away from any heat home or going to bed. source, like fireplaces, radia- one pound cookie trays are available for pick up at pieces! Take home one of these treasures as a gift tors, candles, heat vents or AFTER CHRISTMAS Divine Consign and Shaub’s Dry Cleaning. for someone on your list!  lights. Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. SATURDAY, DEC. 5TH This will be a wonderful weekend to enjoy our  Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. Dried-out trees are a fire dan- Start your morning at St. Paul’s United Church of town, community and the holiday season! For ger and should not be left in .  Add water to the tree stand. Christ located at 50 North Main Street for a deli- more information, please call (717) 665-1762 Be sure to add water daily. the home or garage, or place cious breakfast with the jolly old man himself! The outside against the home. breakfast will begin at 9:00am – 10:30am. The breakfast is free and open to the public.

Saturday will also be the first day of the Holiday Crossings which will begin at 10:00am – 4:30pm at SCAM ALERT! Recently, phone scams have become more creative and ruthless. Please the Manheim Railroad Station located at 210 South be prepared to protect yourself for these types of calls. The Federal Trade Commission Charlotte Street. This event will feature miniature has a website to learn about these growing threats, resources and videos to help you stay train display of Manheim in the 1930’s, photo op- a head of them at www.consumer.ftc.gov portunities, miniature horses and carriages, family themed raffle prizes, musical entertainment, locally A recent incident involved individuals calling about an injured or arrested made craft items and holiday gifts, and tantalizing “grandson”. The caller identifies themselves as a “lawyer, police officer, or doctor”. The menu items. caller then asks for money to help the “grandson” who is in emergency care or incarcer- ated and cannot speak. It is a ruthless method that has victimized people across the Stiegel Glassworks 1976 located at 210 South Char- country. Please contact your local police department to verify an injured or incarcerated lotte Street, will be open on Saturday and Sunday loved one. Lawyers, police officers or doctors will never request money be sent over the phone for an im- starting at 10:00am until 4:30pm. mediate emergency. And they will always identify where they are located, their physical address, an offi- Saturday evening will mark the 15th Annual Christ- cial name and a call back number that can be verified through a police dispatcher or a legal reputable mas Tree Lighting! The event will begin at 5:00pm business. – 6:30pm with performances by Cricket’s Perform- ing Arts. Our tree lighting would not be complete Follow the Federal Trade Commissions web site to register for the National do not call list. Do not trust without Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Residents and visitors anyone you do not personally know that calls you. NEVER send money to receive money. Lotteries and can buy a chance to “Flip the Switch” on the lights organizations like Publishers Clearing House do NOT call, and do NOT require a deposit from you. Cash illuminating the tree. Other event festivities will Loans, car repair insurances and home improvement calls also do NOT require cash deposits. include tuba playing and holiday carols. The event is free and held on our Historic Market Square in For more information, please visit www.manheimpolice.org Downtown. CALL 911 for Emergencies. Non Emergencies call 665-2481 The Club accepted applications UPCOMING EVENTS, MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS from non-profit groups and organi- zations serving families in the Man- heim Central School District. In November 4th @ 8:00 - 9:30am November 19th @ 6:00pm December 10th @ 7:00pm May, the Club awarded eight grants, Women Engaged in Business - W.E.B. Design Committee Meeting Manheim Borough Water & Sewer totaling $6,500. Manheim Chamber of Commerce Manheim Downtown Development Group Authority Meeting The Club annually presents three (717) 665-6330 (717) 665-1762 Manheim Borough Building www.manheimchamber.com www.manheimdowntown.org Community Room outstanding MCHS Senior girls with (717) 665-2737 scholarships and honors the MCHS November 5th @ 5:30pm November 24th @ 7:00pm www.manheimwatersewer.org Seventy-seven years ago the club's Girls of the Month at a Spring meet- After 5 Networking Manheim Borough Council Meeting original purpose was “to promote ing. Over the past 77 years, many Manheim Chamber of Commerce Manheim Borough Building December 11th & 12th (Times Vary) study, service and sociability.” young women have been assisted in followed quickly by the annual (717) 665-6330 Community Room Christmas Folk Art Show Women's Club of Manheim contin- making their college dreams a real- Holiday Tour of Homes. Each of www.manheimchamber.com (717) 665-2461 (717) 665-7989 ues this tradition by reaching out to ity with help from the Club. your purchases from these activities www.manheimboro.org www.manheimpa.com the Manheim Central Schools and Serving families in need is an im- stays in the community helping November 10th @ 7:00pm organizations in community. As a portant part of the Club’s mission. Manheim families and organiza- Manheim Borough Council Meeting November 26th & 27th December 12th @ 8:00am group of civically minded women, They provide families in need with tions. Manheim Borough Building Thanksgiving The Manheim Santa Run 5K the Club provides support to the holiday meals and gifts for their Community Room Manheim Borough Office Closed (717) 665-1762 President Betty Wise will continue (717) 665-2461 (717) 665-2461 www.manheimdowntown.org Manheim area in a wide variety of children. The Club provides MCSD to find new ways to meet its mission ways. school nurses with appropriate www.manheimboro.org www.manheimboro.org to help make Manheim a great place clothing and other supplies for chil- December 21st @ 5:30pm Members from the Club also coordi- to live and work. November 12th @ 7:00pm November 28th @ 8:00am - 10:00am Promotion Committee Meeting nate group volunteer endeavors dren without coats, hats, mittens, The first meeting of the Club’s 2016 school supplies, etc. Manheim Borough Water & Sewer Installation of Tree on Market Square (717) 665-1762 throughout the community. They year will be held on Tuesday, Janu- Authority Meeting (717) 665-1762 www.manheimdowntown.org collect food for the food pantry; The 2015 Women’s Club of ary 12th at 7:00 PM at St Paul's Manheim Borough Building www.manheimdowntown.org holiday gifts for children in need; Manheim Auction will be held UCC Church in Manheim. Contact Community Room December 29th @ 7:00pm and assist the staff at Pleasant View at the Booking House this year Betty Wise for more information, (717) 665-2737 December 2nd @ 8:00am - 9:30am Manheim Borough Council Meeting and Danner Home provide activi- on Tuesday, November 10th. 665-4077. Membership is open to www.manheimwatersewer.org Women Engaged in Business - W.E.B Manheim Borough Building ties to the residents. In 2015, the all women with an affiliation with (717) 665-6330 Community Room Baking cookies for the annual November 14th @ 8:00am - 11:00am www.manheimchamber.com (717) 665-2461 Women’s Club of Manheim initi- cookie sale is next on the agenda Manheim. Check the Women’s Club ated a grant application process. of Manheim on Facebook. Installation of Lights on Market Square www.manheimboro.org (717) 665-2461 December 4th - 6th www.manheimboro.org Christmas in Manheim January 9th @ 7:00am - 11:00am Note: Market Square will be closed (717) 665-1762 Removal of Lights on Market Square during installation of lights. www.manheimdowntown.org (717) 665-2461 Raindate 11/21/15 www.manheimboro.org December 8th @ 7:00pm Note: Market Square will be closed November 16th @ 5:30pm Manheim Borough Council Meeting during Removal of lights. Promotion Committee Meeting Manheim Borough Building Raindate 1/16/16 Manheim Downtown Development Group Community Room (717) 665-1762 The Manheim Community Library (717) 665-2461 www.manheimdowntown.org www.manheimboro.org thanks everyone for helping us have the most fabulous summer of all time! More November 18th @ 5:30pm than 1,000 children participated in the Annual Dinner Summer Reading Program helping them Manheim Chamber of Commerce prepare for their new school year. Keep- (717) 665-6330 ing the tradition of school readiness www.manheimchamber.com alive, preschool programs abound this S.T.E.M. Fall. Discover the ABC’s of Fall at Story- Students ages 7 - 11 join Discovery Club Join our Manheim Organizations time on Wednesday mornings or at Tod- on Tuesdays at 3:30pm. Earthlings: In- dlertime with Stay and Play on Thursday side and Out. We are talking about and make a special gift to your favorite mornings. Sign up your preschoolers for brains, muscles, bones and so many Manheim Charities on November 20th What’s Waldo reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and more body parts. Sign up for this pro- during the Extraordinary Give! Now? There will be prizes. commit to giving them a great start to gram or any of the others by calling 665- Pick-up your seek-and-find their education! 6700.

areas as well. Our his- MANHEIM BOROUGH toric district also repre- STREET SWEEPING sents a large public and private investment which November 16th thru we certainly want to pro- November 20th The Chamber has undertaken many projects for tect. the betterment of the community and through the Your Manheim Down- The purpose of this project is to remove years, many local businesspersons have served as town Development Group dirt and grit from gutters before it can elected officers and board members. These per- The question is often is a non-profit, volunteer be washed into the storm sewers and to minimize weeds. sons have provided the Chamber with strong asked, “Why is downtown driven organization that leadership that has resulted in a growing organi- important?” or “Why does coordinates the public Street sweeping will begin at 7:00AM zation and a stronger community. Main Streets matter?” sector, private groups, during the course of the week. “No Park- Main Street is the eco- business owners and indi- ing” signs will be posted prior to street Our Vision: nomic engine and the vidual citizens to work sweeping, and will be in effect on both Manheim Chamber will Champion: heart of every commu- together and to have a sides of the street until the comple- • Local economic development nity. It tells us who we voice to build a compre- tion of the project (at which time posted • A thriving business culture are, who we were, and hensive strategy for revi- signs will be removed). • A support system and a unified how the past has shaped talization. We utilize the voice for members. us. It defines our culture National Main Street Monday: Quadrant North of High Street and East of Main and identity. There are Four-Point Approach. Member Benefits: also tangible benefits; it These four points work Tuesday: Quadrant South of High protects and strengthens together to build a sus- Street and East of Main  Discounts on all Chamber programs such as our existing tax base, in- tainable and complete Wednesday: Quadrant South of High Business Expo, Jump Starts, and Annual creases revenue to the community revitalization Summer Celebration. Street and West of Main Street community, creates a effort. The four key facets  Invitation to attend all After5 Networking positive community im- are Organization, Promo- Thursday: Quadrant North of High Events, WEB and Lunch and Learn Programs. age, attracts new busi- tion, Design, and Eco- Street and West of Main Street nesses, creates new jobs, nomic Restructuring.  Opportunity to host an After5 Event at your and preserves historic ar- Our mission is to create, Friday: Signs will be posted as needed business site with time to make a presentation chitectural resources. enhance and maintain about your business. And why should we care and economic balance be- Thank you for your cooperation in about historic architec- tween tourism and local keeping Manheim beautiful!  Availability of discounted for health insurance tural resources? Old residential goods and ser- from PCI, energy purchases from APPI, ser- buildings often have more vices. Our vision is to vices from MASCPA. intrinsic value, new busi- Celebrate the past, Em- Municipal Fees nesses need old buildings, brace the present and  Member discount through Worley & Obetz. old building are more ver- Plan for the Future! If The Municipal Fee Bill for the Manheim Thank you to Lowes Hometown Heroes and Borough is mailed every January 1st and  SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile satile than their new you would like to become Aaron’s Acres for their financial gift counterparts, and old part of this initiative, I July 1st with payment due the 15th of the and volunteer hours in our community!  Susquehanna Bank Member Merchant Ser- buildings attract visitors. encourage you to contact following month. For your convenience, vices Exclusive Offer. Doreen Ober at 665-1762 payments can be made by check, cash or Everyone, not just the or visit our website at credit card at the following locations:  Members 1st Federal Credit Union Member- downtown business own- manheimdowntown.org ship for Members of the Manheim Chamber. ers, benefit from a Manheim Borough Office or Drop Box healthy and vibrant Main Upcoming Events: located at the front door of the Borough  Your event listing on Chamber’s website. Street. We all have a Building located at 15 East High Street. Susquehanna Bank located at 2 Market  Use of Moove In Self Storage truck at dis- stake in the economic counted rate. health of our community. Square. A healthy main streets For more information, please call Kelly Lauver at protects property values Credit cards payments can be made 665-6330 or visit their website at not only in the commer- through our website. If you have any www.manheimchamber.com cial areas, but the questions or need further information, surrounding residential please call the Manheim Borough Office at (717) 665-2461 or visit our website at manheimboro.org