Manheim Borough Topics COUNCIL & STAFF JANUARY 2011

PRESIDENT Bonnie Martin

VICE PRESIDENT Douglas Shaub TRASH UPDATES FOR 2011

PRO TEMPORE Philip Enterline THURSDAY TRASH Magazine Dumpster and scatter garbage. MEMBERS AND RECYCLING There is a dumpster in the Holiday Pick-ups: John Eshelman parking lot of the VFW at 149 Susan Miller FOR ENTIRE BOR- South Charlotte Street, for the MEMORIAL DAY WEEK Christopher Simon OUGH GOES INTO recycling of magazines. All PICK UP ON FRIDAY MAYOR EFFECT THURSDAY, the money from this dumpster JUNE 3RD Eric Phillips FEBRUARY 3, 2011 is used for the Ronald McDonald Houses, which are 4TH OF JULY WEEK POLICE CHIEF Joseph Stauffer Large Appliance Pick-up housing facilities for parents PICK UP ON FRIDAY Large appliance pick-ups are of children who are patients at JULY 8TH POLICE & MAYOR scheduled for Thursday, the Hershey Medical Center. SECRETARY LABOR DAY WEEK Rosemarie April, 21. A large appliance, Gallagher or white good, is an appliance Woody Yard Waste PICK UP ON FRIDAY with a motor, engine, or com- Pick-ups SEPTEMBER 9TH. BOROUGH pressor. For disposal of your WYW pick-ups start with a MANAGER appliance please be sure to FREE DAY Thursday April THANKSGIVING DAY Robert Behling PICK UP ON FRIDAY purchase a $15.00 Large Ap- 14th (your regular trash PUBLIC WORKS pliance Tag from the Borough day). NOVEMBER 25TH DIRECTOR Office. If you already have David Fenicle one on-hand, please call the Other days for WYW (on There will not be any trash delays for Good Friday, Vet- PUBLIC WORKS Borough Office and notify regular trash days) with DEPARTMENT staff that you will be placing green tags are April 28, eran’s Day, Columbus Day, Erich Hess the item(s) curbside. May 12 & 26, June 9 & 23, or Christmas. Alan Shaffer July 8 & 21, August 4 & 18, Barry Weidman Tire Pick-up September 1, 15 & 29 and ADMINISTRATIVE Tires without rims will also October 13. ASSISTANT be picked up curb side on the Linda Gerhart Reminder day of large appliance pick- TREASURER up. Tires must display a $3.00 Trash and recycling is not to Sandra Mitchell tire tag, also available for be placed curbside before INSIDE THIS ISSUE: purchase at the Borough Of- 6:00 PM the evening before ZONING/CODES 250th Anniversary fice. your pick-up day. Placing 2 OFFICIAL Update Michael Tuscan trash and recycling containers Cardboard Dumpsters curbside prior to the above TNR Grant 2 UTILITY BILLING The cardboard dumpsters will time can create not only an Volunteers Needed ADMINISTRATOR inconvenience, but also a per- Candace Hoover remain in the Municipal Park- ing Lot at the corner of North sonal liability by unnecessar- Flood Safety 4 Wolf and East High Streets ily obstructing the path for (next to the Ambulance Asso- delivery personnel, emer- The Desk of the 5 ciation). gency services, and other citi- Police Chief zens. It is also an invitation for animals to rip open bags Manheim Community Pool Update 5 P A G E 2 250TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

In 2012 Manheim will be 250 tions have added to the his- a Market Square project to make years old. To celebrate the tory of Manheim. Some have the area more pedestrian- Semiquincentennial, an Ex- activities they have hosted friendly,‖ Graybill added. ecutive Committee has been annually. Others could de- appointed by Borough Coun- velop a new event to celebrate Organizations interested in be- cil. Members have been their growth in our commu- coming involved may contact the working for the past six nity. It is our hope they will Committee through the group months to determine the use their 2012 programming email or answer a short survey 250th Anniversary scope of activities; select or events to showcase their found on the Celebration’s Face- Committee officers and committee chairs part in our community’s his- book Page, the Manheim Down- (see margin); and designate a tory.‖ town Development Group’s web- Chairman logo. site. A database is being compiled Geoff Graybill Events Committee Chair for those interested in helping at The final logo has been se- Tonya Martin noted the de- events in 2012. Later this year, a Vice-Chair lected. It was designed by velopment of activities span- program booklet will list the 2012 Bill Longenecker local artist, Dan Barthold, ning the year, which began Celebration Calendar. and unveiled at a program in with the 2011 New Year’s Secretary the middle school on October Eve Celebration. Other dates ―If you are a group leader in Man- st Steve McCracken 14, 2010. to save: October 1 – Foun- heim, and think you may have th der’s weekend gala; mid something to add to the 250 Treasurer The Committee has deter- June’s Rose Ceremony Week- Celebration Calendar, please let Chris Vogt mined the activities will cele- end 2012, Thursday through us know,‖ says Graybill. ―We brate the heritage and charac- Sunday; September 29 want to promote each civic group, Events ter of All that is Manheim. through October 8 – Foun- church, and company in and Committee Chair Three main events have been der’s Day Weekend, Parade around Manheim who will help Tonya Martin slated during the year. and Farm Show; and the De- make the year special. By devel- th cember 2012 – Christmas oping the 250 Celebration Cal- th Publicity 250 Anniversary Committee Tree Lighting Ceremony & endar together, we will be better Committee Chair Chair Graybill recently ex- Dedication of Downtown able to appreciate the road we Barbara Basile plained the vision at the an- Enhancement project. have taken to reach this time - in nual meeting of the Manheim this place. Consider how your Volunteers are being Chamber of Commerce. ―We Tickets for these events and group developed. What was its sought to Chair the invite all organizations in the souvenir items will become role in Manheim throughout the Fundraising and greater Manheim area to add available later in 2011. Funds years? Help us tell the story of Heritage Committees. to the festivities and fill the generated will help under- Manheim during this Celebration Interested parties may Celebration Calendar by host- write activities, and a commu- year.‖ contact the Committee ing their own special activi- nity enhancement project to Contact the group via e-mail with Manheim250th ties. Many groups, clubs, commemorate the Celebra- your information and ideas at: @gmail.com churches, and other organiza- tion. ―Under consideration is [email protected] Grant for TNR Program

The Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) grant program being operated by resident, Amy Wagner, has successfully handled more than 150 cats since June 2010. If you have feral or free- roaming cats in your neighborhood please do not delay contacting the borough office at 717-665-2461 or [email protected] for information about spay/neuter surgeries offered at no cost to you. The grant funding for this program will end this spring. There are approximately 50 surgery appointments left on a first come, first serve basis. The pro- gram is also welcoming new volunteers to assist with the TNR process. If you are inter- esting in helping or learning more, please contact [email protected].

MANHEIM BOROUGH TOPI CS MANHEIM BOROUGH TOPICS P A G E 3 What’s Up Downtown!

Dear Manheim Residents:

The past three years have been filled with exciting ideas, deter- mination and realities as the Manheim Downtown Develop- ment Group continues to implement projects identified for our Welcome to the community. The activities continue to focus on empowering residents, retaining businesses, improving overall quality of Neighborhood! life, and obtaining financial sustainability for Manheim. In spite of the economic challenges we are facing, 14 new Through our community visioning workshops in 2006, discus- businesses opened their doors in our downtown! Studies sions became evident and there was general agreement that the and history show that our economic recovery will largely community wanted to develop a downtown revitalization ef- depend upon entrepreneurs and small businesses. fort. This vision for the Manheim business district is the cata- lyst for a dynamic and growing partnership among members of JoBoy’s BrewPub the community, business owners and various local and regional 31 South Main Street Bellezza Boutique organizations to assure that attainment and sustainability of our (717) 664-5402 10 Market Square efforts. (717) 665-1313 Split Ends 13 South Main Street In the past two years, our property owners have invested ap- Fix My Computer (717) 665-0855 11 South Main Street proximately 300,000 into our Main Street district and the vol- (717) 665-1580 unteers of the MDDG have contributed over 3,200 hours in our Mountain View Heating & revitalization efforts. These efforts included creating new and Cooling United Disabilities Services innovative programs, cleaning up our sidewalks and parks, 142 South Wolf Street 54 South Main Street coordinating and staffing our events, various office duties, ad- (717) 625-4949 (717) 665-1490 vertising and education opportunities for our businesses, and monthly meetings. These efforts show outstanding commit- Snack Attack The Bridal Boutique ment and dedication from our community. Market Square—Seasonal 20 Market Square (717) 413-2844 (717) 665-7900 This year, the MDDG has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial dis- B & K Country Crafts and Absolute Testing Services trict revitalization performance standards set by the National Quilts 112 South Main Street Trust Main Street center. 40 South Charlotte Street (717)664-7462 (717) 664-7600 Downtown Manheim has a special place in our minds. As a Nancy Mehesy, Therapist resident, you know firsthand that such details invaluably en- Salon LaFrance 15 South Main Street hance and encourage community spirit. Interested in learning 44 South Grant Street (717) 877-1598 how you can volunteer with the MDDG or contribute financial, (717) 664-4614 please visit our website at www.manheimdowntown.org or call Reanimated Art Tattoo (717) 665-1762. Special Effects Hair Studio 1 North Main Street 10 Market Square (717) 664-2877 Sincerely, (717) 665-1221

Doreen Ober Main Street Manager P A G E 4 Library Fun for the Winter & Spring

Library Hours Manheim Community Library looks for- ward to having you and your family to Special events: Monday – Thursday: check out the new preschool area. Using Winter Wonders: Two new Storytimes are 10a.m. - 8p.m. funds from an LISTA Federal grant, library being offered. Wednesday or Thursday staff has reconfigured the space where pre- mornings at 9:30. Friday: school books and materials are located. The 10a.m. - 5p.m. effort was undertaken to make the space For students of all ages: The PA Humanities more of a destination spot for you and your Council is sponsoring a speaker at the Li- Saturday family. brary on February 28th at 1:00 PM. Join us 9a.m. - 4p.m. for the Lincoln Highway in Though small, the space has a whole new presented by Melina Higgins Crawford, look including a new book nook for sharing Executive Director of Preservation Pennsyl- favorite tales together. Children’s picture vania. books have been moved and reorganized making it easier for little people to find Cat-in the Hat celebrates another birthday at their favorites. Animals, vehicles, fairy- the Manheim Community Library. Join us tales, Bible stories and more have their own on Saturday, March 5 at 10 AM for fun and compartments at a lower level for the kid- games with the Cat! dos to look through. Adults can review the parenting books placed nearby. National Library Week is April 10 through 16. Create Your Own Story @ the Library While you are at the library, remember to is this year’s theme. The library will be ask about our passes for local museums. hosting an American Girl Party to showcase Free to families! how the time we live in shapes the stories of our lives. Color and black and white copying or print- ing services are also available. Bulk pricing The Book Sale will be held May 11th thru is ½ price for 20 or more of the same im- May 14th. age. Support your library when you copy your next flyer or invitation. Details for programs are posted at www.ManheimLibrary.org. Flood Safety

If you need to Most people don’t think one foot of water can float If you have time, turn off evacuate your about flooding during the a vehicle any gas appliances that house do so be- winter, but all it takes is a Do not drive around any may become submerged fore the water few warm days and a major storm to pass through and we barricades. Never enter a Make an emergency plan gets too high. If have flooding. flooded area because sink- if you are staying at home you need help holes can occur anywhere or evacuating, including evacuating, Protect yourself and emer- and can develop quickly what to take with you. call 911 gency responders when there If your basement is prone Have an emergency sup- is a flood; to flooding make sure you ply kit ready including Avoid flooded areas and have a working sump fresh water, food, and fast moving water. Do not pump and do not enter flash lights. cross any flowing water your basement if it is Don’t forget to plan for that is above your ankles flooded. Electrical con- family pets. Never drive through nections under water could For additional information flooded areas. As little as electrocute you go to www.readypa.org.

MANHEIM BOROUGH TOPI CS MANHEIM BOROUGH TOPICS P A G E 5 From the Desk of the Police Chief

A SNOW EMERGENCY, in the The following radio and televi- Stiegel St. from Penn St. to As the winter weather Borough, can be declared either sion stations will be contacted by Main St. approaches, we are by the Governor of Pennsylvania the Borough to keep you in- Gramby St. from Main St. to asking all residents to or the Mayor, in conjunction formed: Laurel St. be mindful of the daily with the Borough Manager. A WGAL TV Rambler Road from Orchard weather forecasts and snow emergency declaration is WPMT TV Fox 43 Lane to Orchard Lane to respond appropri- intended to facilitate the move- WIOV - 105 FM ately. Any questions ment of traffic and to assist the WLAN - FM 97 It is YOUR responsibility to learn regarding the SNOW snow plows in clearing the Warm 103 FM whether or not a SNOW EMER- EMERGENCY streets during a snowstorm. WSBA - AM GENCY has been declared. After PLAN, please call the Here is what you need to know. WSOX - 96.1 FM a SNOW EMERGENCY has been Manheim Borough

WROZ 101 FM declared, no person shall, at any Office at 665-2461 or When the weather forecast is time during the continuance of the the Manheim Borough predicting a significant amount Specific streets in Manheim Bor- SNOW EMERGENCY: Police Department at of snow to fall, generally four ough have been designated as 665-2481 for more inches or more, you need to be- "SNOW EMERGENCY Park a vehicle or allow a vehicle information. gin listening to the radio and ROUTES", and have signs posted to remain parked anywhere on television stations or checking along the curb to indicate this. any of the SNOW EMER- REMINDERS: the borough website, They are as follows: GENCY ROUTES. Vehicles in PLEASE DO NOT www.manheimboro.org, to learn violation will be ticketed and/or THROW ANY whether or not the Borough has Charlotte St. from Railroad towed. SNOW INTO THE issued or is going to issue a Ave. to Colebrook St. Drive any vehicle on any desig- STREETS SNOW EMERGENCY. If a Ferdinand St. from Snyder St. nated SNOW EMERGENCY SNOW EMERGENCY has been to S. Oak St. ROUTE unless the vehicle is RESIDENTS HAVE declared by the Mayor and the North and South Main Street equipped with snow tires or 12 HOURS TO Borough Manager, A SPECIFIC East and West High Street chains. CLEAR SIDE- TIME WILL BE SET TO PUT Hazel St. from Gramby St. to WALKS AFTER THE PLAN IN MOTION. Ferdinand St. (east side only) THE SNOW STOPS

Manheim Community Pool 2011 Construction Projects

Make a splash on opening day at Manheim Community Pool Spring 2011 on Saturday, May 28, 2011! Now under the management of Manheim Borough, this summer pool season will be better Oak Street Bridge over Doe Run than ever. Our staff is eager to see past patrons and welcome East Stiegel Street Bridge over Chiques Creek new visitors while providing safe, clean, family oriented fun Manheim Authority work on South Main Street right here in Manheim. Borough and Rapho Township resi- dents can pay a seasonal discounted membership fee for Summer 2011 unlimited pool use by calling 664-7506 or by stopping by the Borough office. Non-resident season memberships are also East Gramby Street available at a slightly higher price. Group swim lessons for PennDOT work on South Main Street children ages 6 months through middle school will be of- fered in a variety of skill levels and session times. Private Fall 2011 lessons are also available for kids and adults. Swim Lesson st Registration will begin April 1 . Power Road Bridge

Additional information, including daily admission rates, hours and dates of operation and season membership fees can be found by visiting www.manheimboro.org Click ―Manheim Community Pool‖ on the right navigation pane. Manheim Borough PRST ST 15 East High Street US POSTAGE PD PERMIT #1 Manheim, PA 17545 MANHEIM, PA 17545 Phone: 717-665-2461 Fax: 717-665-7324 E-mail: [email protected]

Monthly Meeting Schedule Meetings begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. CA—RT SORT in Council Chambers, 15 East High Street Parking may be found at the lot at the cor- POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL ner of North Wolf and East High Street (adjacent to the Ambulance Building) Borough Council Planning Commission 2nd & Last Tuesday 3rd Monday

Authority Zoning Hearing Board 3rd Thursday 1st Monday

Historic Commission 2nd Monday

Council would like to encourage all residents to attend all regular monthly meetings.

Boards & Commissions: Thank You for Serving Manheim Borough Council Zoning Hearing Board Dates to Remember Bonnie Martin, President Bernard Shimko, Chairman

Douglas Shaub, Vice President Joe Lapp February 3rd Philip Enterline, Pro Tempore Scot Funk Begin all Thursday trash pick up John Eshelman Michele Weiss

Susan Miller Timothy Weiler February 21st President’s Day Christopher Simon Borough Offices Closed No trash delay Historic Commission Eric Phillips, Mayor Chris Moyer, Chairman April 14th FREE WYW pick up Laurie Fenicle See cover story Manheim Borough Authority Brett Hallacher Douglas Snavely, Chairman Scott Huber April 21st White Good pick up Marc Phillips, Vice Chairman Wayne Olson Lin Harley, Sec. & Rapho Twp Rep. April 22nd Good Friday Barbara Horst, Treas. & Penn Twp Rep. Planning Commission Borough Offices Closed No trash delay Wade Baker, Assistant Treas./Sec. J. Michael Eshleman, Chairman Douglas Shaub Rebekah Bowers April 28th, May 12th, May 26th Anthony Haldeman Tagged WYW pick up see cover story Brett Hallacher Carol Phillips May 30th Memorial Day Borough Office Closed TRASH DELAY