Vol XXXIX, No. 6 September 2012

Police Warning: Minors Must Obey Curfew

Because of an increase in curfew violations in the many instances, involve youngsters violating curfew. He Township, Police Chief Harry Clay is advising parents or said police who patrol Township recreation facilities are legal guardians of youngsters under 18 years of age they also encountering minors and young adults who may not must comply with Township regulations. be aware of posted park hours. The regulations prohibit, with certain exceptions, The recreation areas and parks are open from 6 a.m. to anyone under 18 to remain in any public place or estab- 10 p.m., except on Friday, Saturday and Sunday when the lishment between midnight and 5 a.m. The ordinance closing time is 11 p.m. regulating curfew hours can be found on the Township The Conodoguinet Youth Park is open from 9 a.m. website. The ordinance lists legitimate reasons for minors to dusk unless permission is granted by the Recreation to be out during the prohibited period. Department for extended hours. Chief Clay also said there has been an increase in Chief Clay urged parents to review the regulations on criminal mischief and theft from vehicles, which, in the website to prevent unnecessary police intervention.

Retired NFL Player Runs Program for Hampden Camps

It was a rare treat for Hampden youngsters. master’s degree in sports administration from Fairleigh A former and Dickinson University. He is an adjunct professor in sports player showed more than 150 children the ins and outs administration at Fairleigh Dickinson. His Flag Foot- of physical activity during the Township’s summer and ball program is conducted throughout New Jersey and is adventure camps in July. branching out to Pennsylvania. Roman Oben, a 12-year left tackle for four NFL teams During his professional football career he played for and operator of New Jersey- based Oben Flag Football, the , , San Diego Charg- conducted drills for the youngsters, ranging in age from es and the Super Bowl champion . kindergarten through eighth grade. Oben’s work with Hampden was in conjunction with the NFL’s Play 60 Program, which encourages youngsters to engage in 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Mike Erno, Director of Hampden’s Recreation Depart- ment, said Oben contacted the department about working with the camps. Erno said he was impressed with Oben’s work and is planning to have him return in the fall to ROMAN OBEN, a former NFL player, leads youngsters in exercises at Hampden conduct another program. Recreation’s summer camp. Oben, a graduate of Louisville University, has a Armitage Seeks to Add TOWNSHIP CALENDAR to 11 Hole Sponsors The list of hole sponsors keeps growing, and  SEPTEMBER Armitage Golf Club is hoping to attract seven 4 Board of Commissioners, if needed more to have a sponsor for each of the 18 holes. 5 Plan Review Board, 2 p.m. Eleven local businesses, law firms and a 5 Hampden Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, Sporting Hill Station 12 Sewer Authority medical facility have sponsored tee boxes 13 Planning Commission since the Township began offering corpor- 14 Golf Advisory Board, Caddy Shack Restaurant, 7:30 a.m. ations the opportunity to advertise their 18 Industrial Development Authority, 8 a.m., if needed business by purchasing tee box accessories on all 18 holes. 19 Plan Review Board, 2 p.m. The sponsors are Al’s of Hampden, Dawood 19 Zoning Hearing Board Engineering, Eckert Seamans, Gannett Fleming, 20 Veterans Recognition Committee, 7 p.m. Holy Spirit Hospital, Johnson & Duffie, Milliron & 27 Board of Commissioners Agenda Meeting Associates, PNC Bank, Red Wing Shoes, Rhoads and Sinon and Tire Mart.  OCTOBER Each tee box sponsorship includes a bench, ball 2 Board of Commissioners, if needed 3 Plan Review Board, 2 p.m. washer, hole layout, trash and recycling containers and 3 Hampden Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, Sporting Hill Station a 12-by-17-inch sign with the company logo and name. 10 Sewer Authority Additionally, as a tee box sponsor, your company will be 11 Planning Commission recognized on our website with a direct link to your web- 12 Golf Advisory Board, Caddy Shack Restaurant, 7:30 a.m. site. This will encourage patrons who access our website 16 Industrial Development Authority, 8 a.m., if needed to learn more about your business as well. 17 Plan Review Board, 2 p.m. Along with the attractive and highly visible advertis- 17 Zoning Hearing Board ing, the company will receive 20 complimentary rounds of 18 Veterans Recognition Committee, 7 p.m. golf, excluding a cart, to be used each year of sponsorship. 31 Plan Review Board, 2 p.m. A two-year sponsorship is priced at $3,000, with an Office Closed option for an annual one-year extension at $1,500. The Sept. 3 – Labor Day extension includes any maintenance or repairs needed for Oct. 8 – Columbus Day the accessories. All meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Build- Interested parties can contact Scott Houseal at the ing, unless otherwise noted. The schedule is subject to Armitage Pro Shop, 737-5344, or at shouseal@hampden change. township.us. Note: A two-business day notice is requested for any person with a disability who needs an accommodation to participate in a Holiday Trash Collection Township-sponsored program, service or employment procedure. Please call the Township at 761-0119 if an accommodation is Because of the Labor Day holiday, trash will be col- needed. To participate in any Recreation Department-sponsored lected a day late the week of Sept. 3. It will be collected on trips, please request an accommodation at the time of registration the normal schedule the week of Oct. 8, Columbus Day. and no less than 30 days before departure. Call the Recreation Residents are asked to place their trash and recy- Department at 761-4951 if an accommodation is needed. For the clables containers or toters on or behind the curb before hearing impaired, the Township has installed a Telecommunications 6:30 a.m. the day of their trash collection, but no earlier Device for the Deaf (TDD). The TDD phone number is 214-1162. than 6 p.m. the night before, to ensure it will be picked up. Fire Company Seeking Find Your Name Fire Police Volunteers The name of a Township resident, selected ran- Hampden’s Volunteer Fire Company needs volunteers domly from computer account records, is “hidden” for its Fire Police Unit to help protect firefighters and con- out of context somewhere in this newsletter. Find trol traffic flow and crowds at emergency scenes. your name and we will treat you to a gift certificate Volunteers, male or female, must be at least 21 years to the Caddy Shack Restaurant or, if you are a golfer, old and don’t have to have traffic and crowd control a free round of golf at the resident rate at Armitage experience. The Fire Company will train you to perform (cart excluded; also, must have resident ID). If you the duties safely. It also will provide the tools to do the job, find your name, claim the reward by calling the including a pager. Township office at 761-0119 by Sept. 14. Interested individuals should contract Fire Police Captain William G. Dunlevy at 856-1752.

2 www.hampdentownship.us HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER ‘Firefly’ Night Golf Tourney Scheduled for Sept. 29 The Township’s Volunteer Fire Company will host its 14th annual nighttime Firefly Golf Tournament on Satur- day, Sept. 29, at Armitage Golf Club. Two separate tournaments will be played, one on the front nine and one on the back nine. Prizes will be award- ed to the three best teams in each of the tournaments. In addition, four skill prizes will be awarded: two for closest YOUNGSTERS ENJOY to the pin and two for long drives. A special prize will be “train ride” at the awarded to anyone making a hole in one on any of the par Township’s Annual Family three holes. Fun Night in July. Team check-in will begin at 6 p.m. in the Armitage meeting room. All players under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $60 a person and includes greens fees, illuminated golf ball, personal illumination mark- Tax Collector Hours ers, door prizes and a light buffet with non-alcoholic and Michael Langan, the Township’s Treasurer/Tax Col- alcoholic beverages after the tournament. No riding carts lector, has announced the tax office in the Township are permitted. Foursomes only are requested but indi- Building will be open the following hours: vidual pairings are possible depending on the number of September/October entries. t Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 Tournament co-chairpersons Kim Kenawell-Hof- p.m. fecker and Tom Hoffecker said proceeds are used for the t Friday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. purchase of new fire gear and equipment. t Closed Wednesdays, Fridays and holidays. Anyone interested in participating, donating prizes If you pay your bill by mail and want a receipt please or becoming one of the many sponsors in this year’s event, include both the taxpayer and tax collector copy of each should contact Tom Hoffecker at 773-5362. bill with the payment, along with a stamped, self-ad- Early registration is recommended because the tour- dressed envelope. The taxpayer copy will be stamped/ nament sells out every year. receipted and returned. In an effort to assist residents in understanding aspects of the real estate and per capita taxes, a section of frequently asked questions has been compiled and posted Armitage on the treasurer’s website, www.hampdentownship.us/ taxes.htm. Golf Club Commercial/Industrial Follow us on Twitter at @ArmitageGolf Golf Course/Pro Shop Hours: 6:30 a.m., Weekdays/Weekends Recycling (Resident ID Card required to receive rates listed below) All commercial, industrial and institutional SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER establishments are required, under state and Town- WEEKDAYS ship regulations, to establish a collection system for Early Bird Special Until 8 a.m. recyclable materials. Ride - $22 • Walk - $16 The materials that must be collected are high- After 8 a.m. grade office paper, corrugated paper and aluminum. Ride - $26 • Walkers - $17 All haulers and recyclers G. Allen Post, Jr. operat- Senior Ride - $20 • Senior Walkers - $13 ing in the Township are required to provide to the WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS Cumberland County Recycling and Waste Author- Ride - $37 • Walkers - $26 ity a quarterly recycling report on the specific form provided by the County. BOOK YOUR GROUP OR BUSINESS OUTING NOW! If additional information is needed, please con- Call 737-5344 for Tee Times/Golf Outings or tact the Township’s Utility Department at 909-7145. Book online at www.armitagegolfclub.com

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Youth/Teen Programs Judo for Youth  This course is for children, ages 9 to 16, of all levels of abil- OBEN FLAG FOOTBALL Clinics – 5 to 13 ity. It will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 17 to Dec. Through USA Football and its FUNdamentals system, Oben 19 (no class on Oct. 31 and Nov. 21) in the Recreation Building Flag Football introduces children to the sport by teaching basic Activity Room. The cost is $45. Residents receive a $5 discount. skills in a FUN and energetic environment. Certified coaches (Code 10806) use a series of drills to show passing, catching and running skills in a non-contact setting. Clinics will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Kung Fu  Saturdays on Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 13, 20 and 27 at Hampden Park’s Students will receive instruction and encouragement towards field 1. A session will be held on Oct. 6 at Creekview North on field better flexibility, physical conditioning, morality and practice ap- 2. The cost is $99. Visit www.obenflagfootball.com to register. plication through the study of Chinese martial arts. The instructor is Andres Gutierrez. The program is for anyone 8 to 20 years of Kindergym  age of all levels of ability. The class will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 This is a developmental floor gymnastics program for children p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 16, in the Recreation Building 3 to 6 years old, with emphasis on social and gross motor devel- Activity Room (Code 10830) or from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, opment, physical fitness and movement education while learning Sept. 22 to Oct. 27, in the Recreation Building Community Room numbers, colors, shapes and words. The daytime program will (Code 10832). be held from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 10 to Oct. 15, in  the Sporting Hill Station training room. The cost is $62. Residents Tennis – Beginner/Advanced Beginner receive a $5 discount. (Code 10457) The following tennis programs will be held Saturdays, Sept. 15 to Oct. 6, at Hampden Park. The cost is $50. Residents receive Kinder Tots  a $5 discount. This is a special class for two year olds that is designed to Beginners (5-7) – 9 to 10 a.m. (Code 10523) develop gross motor skills, creativity through movement, physical (Ten and under groups may be consolidated and held at 9:30 development and body awareness while learning numbers, colors, a.m. if the four-person minimum is not met) shapes and songs. Parental assistance is required. Daytime – Mondays, Sept. 10 to Oct. 15, 11 to 11:30 a.m., Beginners (8-10) – 10 to 11 a.m. (Code 10845) Sporting Hill Station. (Code 10426) Beginners/Advanced Beginners (11-14) – 11 a.m. to noon Evening – Wednesdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 17, 5:30-6 p.m., (Code 10847) Recreation Building Activity Room. (Code 10428) Note: In the event of inclement weather, make-ups will be The cost is $46 for either class. Residents receive a $5 discount. held the following Sunday at noon for beginners (5-7), 1 p.m. for beginners (8-10) and 2 p.m. for Beginners/Advanced Beginners. Kinder Dance  This is a developmental dance/movement and fitness program Adults for youngsters 3 to 6 years old. It teaches the basics of ballet, tap, acrobatics and creative movement. Ab Sculpt 911 NEW!  Daytime – Mondays, Sept. 10 to Oct. 15, 11:40 a.m. to 12:25 Give your belly bulge the 911 treatment with 50 minutes of p.m., Sporting Hill Station training room. (Code 910448) intense cardio and core blasting moves that target the three major Evening – Wednesdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 17, 6:15 to 7 p.m., abdominal muscle groups. An exercise mat and 4-8 pound medi- Recreation Building Community Room. (Code 9892) cine ball required. Classes will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays The cost is $62 for either class. Residents receive a $5 discount. Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 in the Recreation Building Activity Room. The cost is $75. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10728) Soccer Shots This program introduces children ages 3 to 5 to soccer. Young- Thigh & Booty Blast NEW!  sters will learn soccer skills and improving their balance, coordina- This class will train the three major gluteal muscles to give tion and ability. Register at www.soccershots.org/harrisburg. The you tight, toned thighs. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 cost for the eight-week program is $85. The program will be held p.m. Thursdays Sept. 20 to Oct. 25 in the Recreation Building Saturdays at 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., from Sept. 22 to Activity Room. The cost is $75. Residents receive a $5 discount. Nov. 10 and Tuesdays, at 4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., from Sept. 11 (Code 10731) to Oct. 30 at Hampden Park. “Train Hard or Go Home” Avenger Boot Camp  Irish Step Dancing  This is a high-intensity eight-week boot camp that is packed Here’s a chance for 8 to 15 year olds to learn the basic moves with upbeat music, challenging cardio drills, partner relays, fitness which build the foundation for Irish step dancing. The program will obstacle courses and resistance training. Participants will need an be held Mondays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., Sept. 24 to Oct. 29, in the exercise mat, two 5-10 pound dumbbells, water and fitness gloves Recreation Building Community Room. The cost is $50. Residents (optional). Classes will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays Sept. 8 receive a $5 discount. (Code 10828) to Oct. 27 at Hampden Park. The cost is $115. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10782) Fall Fun on the Farm  This program for youngsters 3 to 12 years old features pony Introduction to Self Defense  rides, games, a haystack hunt, horseshoe toss and a scavenger This course is for those 13 years of age and older. It will be hunt. It will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays Sept. 10 to Oct. 29 in the Total Equine Learning Center. The cost is $38. Residents receive Recreation Building Activity Room. The cost is $45. Residents a $3 discount. (Code 10738) receive a $5 discount. (Code 10775)

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Introduction to Fly Fishing  Belly Dancing  This four-week course will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays Learn to move creatively and rhythmically using Middle Eastern Oct. 15 to Nov. 5 in the Recreation Building Pre-school Room. rhythms and melodies while toning up the entire body. Participants Instructed by Jason Minnich, the course will teach you how to tie should dress in layers of stretchy, comfortable clothing and bring eight essential patterns for fly fishing Pennsylvania waters and a yoga mat and water with them. Classes will be held from 7 to beyond. All equipment and materials are provided. The cost is 8 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 11 to Oct. 16 in the Sporting Hill Station $45. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10824) training room. The cost is $45. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10780) Fly Tying Spring Creek Patterns NEW!  This four-week intermediate level course will teach you how Ballroom Dance Sampler  to tie eight essential patterns for fly fishing Pennsylvania limestone Swing into a fun class with your partner. Partners are pre- spring creeks. Previous experience is preferred. All equipment ferred but not required. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and materials will be provided. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 Tuesdays Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 in the Recreation Building Community p.m. Tuesdays Nov. 6 to Nov. 27 in the Recreation Building Pre- Room. The cost is $70. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code School Room. The instructor is Jason Minnich. The cost is $45. 10795) Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10826) Intermediate Ballroom Sampler  Yoga for Beginners  This class is an extension of the beginner dance sampler and This beginner class is for everyone and every body. Yoga will wedding survival classes. It will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays Sept. 11 Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 in the Recreation Building Community Room. to Nov. 16 in the Recreation Building Activity Room. The cost is The cost is $70. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10799). $100. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10861) Safety Beginner/Advanced Beginner Tennis  This program is geared for individuals at least 17 years of age. Heartsaver CPR and AED Training  It will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 11 to Oct. 2 at the Participants will learn adult, infant and child CPR and Auto- Hampden Park tennis courts. The cost is $55 a person. Residents mated External Defibrillator (AED) administration in this American receive a $2 discount. (Code 10860) Heart Association course. The class will be held in the Recreation Building Preschool Room. The minimum age is 11. The cost is Make Your Halloween Costume  $62. Residents receive a $5 discount. Participants will receive a Bring your own pattern or choose one of ours. Participants Heartsaver CPR book and a certification card. should bring fabrics as required by their patterns. The cost includes Sept. 8 – 8-11 a.m. (9943) a pattern and use of the sewing machines. Call ahead to reserve your pattern (691-9538). The class will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 BLS for Healthcare Provider Renewal Course  p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Discount Vacuum and Sewing Center. The Basic life support for the healthcare provider renewal course cost is $32. Residents receive a $2 discount. (Code 10810) is for those who have completed the BLS healthcare provider course and need their certification renewed. It will be held from 6 Tai Chi  to 10 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the Recreation Building Pre-school room. Andrew Baker of the Movements Arts Institute will instruct this The cost is $75. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10803) class, which will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 20 to Dec. 13 (no class Oct. 11 and Nov. 22) in the Recreation Building Trips Activity Room. The cost is $80. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10773) If you need an accommodation, please notify the Recreation Department at the time of registration and no less than 60 days Zumba Gold  before departure so that every effort can be made to make the The class is designed for people of all ages who love the music accommodation. and moves of Zumba, but prefer a less intense workout. The class,  instructed by Pamela Kreamer, will be held from 9 to 10 .m. Satur- Uncork on the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail – Sept. 22 This wine trail trip will venture to Boordy Vineyard in Hydes, days Oct. 20 to Nov. 24 in the Sporting Hill Station training room. MD, where we will enjoy the beautiful scenery while tasting wine. The cost is $45. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10725) We will make a stop at Central Market Place for lunch (there will be Zumba Fitness  several restaurants to choose from). We will then continue to Naylor No previous dance experience is necessary for this program, Winery for more wine tasting, along with a serving of crackers and which will be held from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 11 to cheese. You will also receive a souvenir glass. On the trip home, Oct. 16 in the Sporting Hill Station training room. The cost is $45. we will stop at Brown’s Orchard. The cost is $52 person. The bus Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10374) will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Hampden Pool parking lot. It is scheduled to return to Hampden at around 8 p.m. (Code 10619) High Voltage Dance NEW!  St. Michaels – Oct. 13  This class is designed to use a variety of dance styles and fit- The bus will leave for the Eastern Shore of Maryland at 8 a.m. ness moves choreographed to music. It does not move fast, but it is from the Hampden Pool parking lot. Upon arrival in St. Michaels, repetitive and there is no memorization of routines. Bring water and you will have time to browse the historic town and museums and a towel and wear athletic shoes. It will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Thurs- shop on your own. At 2:30, we will cruise the Miles River for one days Sept. 13 to Oct. 18 in the Sporting Hill Station training room. hour, followed by dinner at the Crab Claw restaurant. Choice of The cost is $45. Residents receive a $5 discount. (Code 10716) Continued on Page 6

SEPTEMBER 2012 www.hampdentownship.us 5 RECREATION entrees will be crab cakes, crab imperial or fried chicken. The cost of the cruise and dinner is included in the overall price of $82 a person. A $25 per person, non-refundable, deposit and your choice of entrée will be due at the time of reservation. The balance is due a month before the trip. The return to Hampden will be immediately after dinner. (Code 10610) Radio City Christmas Show – Nov. 10 The Recreation Department will sponsor a trip on Nov. 10 to New York City to see the radio city Christmas Show. Show time is 4 p.m. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. from the Hampden Pool park- ing lot and will depart from New York at 7 p.m. The cost is $145 a person. A $55 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registra- tion. The balance is due one month before the trip. Cancellation must be made at least one month in advance to receive a refund, ED TAMIN, owner of Hampden Cleaners, displays his minus the deposit. (Code 10612) plaque in support of the Hampden Twp. Veterans Com- New York City – Do Your Own Thing – Dec. 1 and 8 mittee Memorial Project. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. from the Hampden Pool parking lot and depart from New York at 7 p.m. The cost is $56 a person, and $10 is non-refundable. Payment is due in full at the time of Hampden Cup Golf registration. Dec. 1 trip (Code 10608). Dec. 8 trip (Code 10609). Event Set for Oct. 19 Yard Waste Recycling Facility The Seventh Annual Hampden Cup two-person golf The Yard Waste Recycling Facility is open year-round scramble will be held on Friday, Oct. 19, with a 9 a.m. shot- from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 gun start at Armitage Golf Club. a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of every month The fee per team is $100 and includes greens fees, cart, from April to Jan. 5, 2013. It is closed on holidays and dur- food and prizes. The tournament is limited to the first 70 ing inclement weather. teams and is open to residents and non-residents. Additional information on the facility is available on Anyone interested in playing should call the Armitage the Township’s website, www.hampdentownship.us Pro Shop at 737-5344 or download an application form from the Armitage website, www.armitagegolfclub.com and mail it to Armitage Golf Club, 800 Orr’s Bridge Road, Planning/Zoning Issues Mechanicsburg 17050. Meals on Wheels PLANNING COMMISSION Persons who would like to have the services of Meals The Planning Commission took the following on Wheels should call 697-5011. Volunteers are also action at its July meeting (it did not meet in August): needed for kitchen help and should call 697-5011. Anyone z Recommended approval of a preliminary/final land interested in being a volunteer driver in the Township development plan for the Pinnacle Health West Shore should call Tony Toter at 766-2623. Hospital on a 54-acre tract at 2015 Technology Parkway. z Recommended approval of a final land development and subdivision plan for Weis Markets, one lot on 17 The Hampden Veterans acres at the southwest corner of Valley Road and Mil- lennium Way, zoned Commercial-Park-Limited. Recognition Committee z Recommended approval of a preliminary/final land nd development plan for Al’s of Hampden, one lot on 1.4 2 Annual acres at 2240 Millennium Way, zoned Commercial- Park-Limited. Golf Outing ZONING HEARING BOARD The Zoning Hearing Board took the following FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 action at its August meeting (it did not meet in July): (Shotgun start at noon, z Approved, with conditions, an appeal by David M. $70 a person) Novinger to overturn the denial of a zoning permit for For More Information: exceeding the maximum lot coverage at his property, e-mail [email protected] or phone 695-2653 14 Oak Ave.

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The Board of Commissioners took the following  Appointed Stuart Odell to the position of Assistant actions at its June and August meetings : Maintenance Division Superintendent in the Public  Approved a preliminary/final land development plan Works Department. for Pinnacle Health’s proposed West Shore Hospital,  Approved a resolution establishing a Uniform Con- one lot on 54 acres at 2015 Technology Parkway. The struction Code Appeals Board. Board also adopted a resolution regarding the financing  Announced the retirement of Wendy Dunlevy from of the facility and declaring that it is desirable for the the Administration Department, effective Nov. 13. health, safety and welfare of the residents in the area to be served by such facilities, which will be provided  Accepted the resignation of Thomas Shriver from the by, or financed through, the Dauphin County General Township Industrial Development Authority. Authority.  Approved a resolution congratulating Julian Samuel-  Approved a final land development and subdivision Joel Armstrong on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. plan for Weis Markets, Inc., which will build a store on  Tabled a proposed Trindle Road tap fee payment plan a 17-acre property at the southwest corner of Valley and hardship application for sewer connection fees. Road and Millennium Way, zoned Commercial-Park-  Approved Zoning Ordinance text amendments requested Limited. by LIFE Lutheran Services, pertaining to adult day care  Approved a preliminary/final land development plan facilities and by the Township, with respect to fences and for Al’s of Hampden, one lot on 1.4 acres at 2240 Mil- walls. It also approved a request for a land development lennium Way, zoned Commercial-Park-Limited. ordinance text amendment by the Township involving  Approved a final land development plan for New Hope general design principles and land development proce- Ministries, one lot on 1.5 acres at 5228 E. Trindle Road, dures. zoned Commercial-Limited.  Approved a preliminary/final land development plan  Approved a $10,000 payment to the Township Vol- for Tech Park Associates for building additions at 2020 unteer Fire Company for retention of consultants to Technology Parkway, one lot on 20 acres, zoned Office- conduct a long-range strategic plan for the company. Park. Fire Company Open House The annual Township Volunteer Fire Company Open Place Toters Behind Curb House will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. The Township is reminding residents that the 6, at Good Hope Station, 1200 Good Hope Road. new trash and recycling toters are to be placed be- The free event will feature equipment, demonstra- hind the curb and not on the street. tions, fire prevention materials and interactive displays.

Hampden Township Newsletter 230 S. Sporting Hill Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-3097 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Commissioners: Al Bienstock, President John V. Thomas, Vice-President Donald R. McCallin, Assistant Secretary Ken Fetrow Nathan P. Silcox Manager/Secretary Keith B. Metts Published Eight Times a Year: Board of Commissioners — From left, Ken Fetrow, President Al Bienstock, Donald R. McCallin, Vice President John V. Thomas and January 15, March 1, April 15, June 1 Nathan P. Silcox. July 15, September 1, October 15, December 1

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size for the fall and also for 2013. Interested parties can can parties Interested 2013. for also and fall the for size They said golf pro Scott Houseal expects more than than more expects Houseal Scott pro golf said They

Houseal said the course still is booking outings of any any of outings booking is still course the said Houseal and competitive rate structure. rate competitive and

season. ning the coveted award is the course’s excellent condition condition excellent course’s the is award coveted the ning

tion, 15 new fuel-efficient golf carts were purchased this this purchased were carts golf fuel-efficient new 15 tion, - win for reason key a said Commissioners Township

- addi In upgraded. been have 14 and 5 3, holes on boxes by readers of Harrisburg Magazine. Harrisburg of readers by

paths have been installed on some holes and three tee tee three and holes some on installed been have paths Club has been voted “Simply the Best” public golf course course golf public Best” the “Simply voted been has Club

Improvements also continue at the course. New cart cart New course. the at continue also Improvements For the ninth time in the last 10 years, Armitage Golf Golf Armitage years, 10 last the in time ninth the For

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