DALLASTOWN COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall/Winter 2013 www.dallastownboro.com Please check our website for new updates and information.
The following “Dallastown Community Connection” is published with YOU in mind. Please take a minute or two to read and absorb the information contained in this newsletter. It is full of informative, useful and entertaining information.
“We hope you enjoy!”
Whatever you are, be a good one. ……. Abraham Lincoln
MAYOR Terry L. Meyers, Sr.
COUNCIL Ronald E, Smith Frequently Used Phone Numbers Richard K. Bogart Tomas Metz Dallastown Borough 244-6626 Bernell Kohler Trash Collection Company: Penn Waste 767-4456 Quay Markel Tax Collector: Gina Smith Linda Shaub 244-3885 Karen Hoyt-Stewart Dallastown Rescue Fire Company 246-1629 Dallastown-Yoe Water Authority 244-6626 MANAGER Dallastown Post Office 244-2555 Connie L. Stokes District Magistrate: 2756 S. Queen St. Scott Laird 747-5100 ZONING/CODES OFFICER American Legion 244-8028 Voter Registration 771-9604 David Garabedian Dallastown Area High School 244-4021 Dallastown Elementary 244-3785 SECRETARY Emergency Management Coordinator Melody Hess James Slaugh 246-1020 Sue Wertz
MAINTENANCE Joe Joines Pete Ehrhart Steven Stokes Nick Shirey Greg Ness Lonnie Barnhart
FrFrFromFr om the Desk of Mayor Meyers…………
Hello,
Well it is again time to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall and winter. I hope all of you had a great summer. I love the warm weather, but I also love to see the colors of fall.
We will again have many great events and holidays to look forward to. Remember to always check on the Dallastown website for days when the borough office will be closed.
We will be having the Halloween parade on 10/17/13, which is a great family time and then Trick or Treat night is 10/31/13 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Anyone who would like a visit from our little trick or treaters should put their porch lights on to welcome them.
Then on 11/03/13 is Christmas in Dallastown, which is a great time to invite friends and relatives to town for a good time. They can see some of our businesses and purchase items from the vendors in the different locations around town. Also the Dallastown Historical Society will be open to see some of the items on display. The society is always looking for new members and items for our display.
We also don’t want to forget Veterans Day on 11/11/13. It is always time to thank our veterans for their protection of our freedoms. Many in our town have served our nation during war and peace and some have even given their lives to preserve our nation. All you have to do is visit some of the cemeteries in this area to see veterans’ graves who have served in all the many wars since our nation was founded.
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
A NOTE FROM THE BOROUGH MANAGER ABOUT THE COMMUNITY PARK……….
Do you know where the Dallastown Community Park is? It is located right behind the Fire Hall on N. School Street. It has many uses, such as a playground, a dog park, a location for the annual carnival and other public events, fields for baseball, softball and soccer games, where you can go for a quick game of basketball or a place for the whole family to gather for a picnic.
Well, WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The Borough is getting frustrated with the increasing vandalism and lack of respect for the park. Just to name a few of the things going on: under the main pavilion there seems to be a constant gathering of youth that swear, spit, write on the walls, jump on - burn - bend the tables and benches, jump the fences, ignore the park hours and, not to mention, the endless cigarette butts and trash laying around. The Borough has to clean it up daily.
With your help, we can keep after the park and hopefully help the youth become responsible. If you see something in the park that should not be happening, CALL THE POLICE! If the park isn’t cleaned for all to enjoy, we will have to take much harsher measures. Please ask yourself, “DO I WANT THE PARK TO CLOSE?”
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOU HELP!
Sincerely, Connie Stokes Borough Manager
DON’T MISS DATES:
Fire Prevention Week October 6th-12th Columbus Day – Office Closed October 14th Halloween Parade (7:00pm) October 17th Trick or Treat/Witch Watch (6pm – 8:00pm) October 31st Christmas in Dallastown (9:00am – 3:00pm) November 2nd Daylight Savings Time Ends November 3rd General Election (7:00am – 8:00pm) November 5th Veteran’s Day – Office Closed November 11th Thanksgiving Holiday – Office Closed November 28nd & 29rd Christmas Tree Lighting/Party with Santa November 30th First Day of Winter December 21st Christmas Holiday – Office Closed December 24th & 25th New Year’s Day – Office Closed January 1st President’s Day – Office Closed February 17th Daylight Savings Time Begins March 9th First Day of Spring March 20th
Dallastown Borough Meeting Calendar Borough Recreation Planning Zoning EMA Water Beautification **Historical Council Board Commission Board Meeting Authority Committee Meeting** Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct
15*, 28 7 28 22 9 15 3 Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov
12*, 25 4 25 26 13 19 7 Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec
9 2 30* No Mtg. 11 17 5 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan
13, 27 6 27 28 8 21 2 Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb
10, 24 3 24 25 12 18 6 Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar
10, 24 3 24 25 12 18 6 All meetings will be held at the Borough Hall, 175 E. Broad St, Dallastown and are opened to the public. **Historical Society meetings are @ 118 E. Main St** *Change of regular meeting day due to Holiday
Penn Waste Holiday Collection Schedule… Holidays observed by Penn Waste, trash collection (trash, recycle and bulk pick up) will be shifted a day. Any questions, please call Penn Waste 767-4456.
2013 Thanksgiving Day : No change to Monday pick-up but Thursday pick up is shifted to Friday
Christmas Day: No change to Monday or Thursday pick-up
2014 New Year’s Day: No change to Monday or Thursday pick-up
** CHRISTMAS TREES CAN BE DISPOSED OF ANY THURSDAY AS LARGE ITEM**
WINTER REMINDERS
SIDEWALKS – Snow/ice is to be removed from the sidewalks within 24 hours after a winter storm ceases. Properties at street intersections: please clear the snow that piles up at the sidewalk corners. This will help school children, the postal service and other pedestrians safely cross the street. We ask those who do not have sidewalks to follow this as well.
PLOWING STREETS – The snow plows will be plowing snow from “curb to curb” to remove as much snow from the streets as possible. This process takes time so please have patience and bear with us as we work to clear the streets as quickly as we can. When removing snow from your sidewalks, do not shovel the snow into the streets. ** In heavy snow storms, plows will be clearing driving lanes as quickly as possible and then will go back to work on clearing the sides/shoulders of the roads from curb to curb. Unfortunately, this sometimes pushes snow back on to your sidewalks which you may already have shoveled. If this occurs, we apologize for the inconvenience and added work that it may cause you, but it is essential to make our streets safe.
In the event of a Snow Emergency , announcements will be made on WGAL-TV 8, FOX 43, ABC 27 WHTM, WARM 103.3, 96.1 WSOX, WGTY GREAT COUNTRY 107.7, WYCR 98.5 THE PEAK, and the local newspapers.
NO PARKING will be allowed on the “snow emergency routes” when an emergency is declared. Vehicles that are not moved will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Snow Emergency Routes: The following streets shall be declared snow emergency routes: (they are marked) • Main St. • South side of W. Maple St. from Borough Line to N. Walnut St. • South side of E. Maple St. from N. Walnut St. to N. Park St. • N. Walnut St. from Main St. to Maple St. • S. Walnut from Main St. to E. Gay St. • E. Gay St. from S. Walnut St. to S. Pleasant Ave. • N. Pleasant Ave. from Main St. to E. Broad St. • E. Broad St. from N. Pleasant Ave. to N. Lombard St. • N. Lombard St. from E. Broad St. to Borough Line • S. Pleasant Ave. from Main St. to Borough Line • N. Park St. from Main St. to E. Maple St.
Temporary parking is available at the following locations when a snow emergency is in effect: Fire Company parking lot, High School and Elementary School parking lots and Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Christ Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ parking lots.
Please know that anytime you have a concern or a question, you may call the Borough Office at 244-6626.
LEAF SAFETY TIPS FOR COLLECTION IN DOWNED POWER THE BOROUGH LINES
Leaf collection will run from Downed power lines can carry an the first week of October electric current strong enough to through mid-December, cause serious injury or even death. Electricity wants to weather permitting. move from a high voltage zone to a low voltage zone – and it could go through your body.
Tuesdays will be designated to the east side of the borough • and Wednesdays will be designated to the west side. Please If you see a downed power line, move away remember to rake them as close to the edge of the curb as from it and anything touching it. The ground possible away from cars, fences, posts or poles. Tree limbs, around power lines – up to 35 feet away – may sticks, shrub or hedge trimmings, grass, stones or any other be energized. • foreign objects are not to be deposited in the leaves; You cannot tell whether or not a power line is otherwise the leaves will not be collected. Thank you for energized just by looking at it. You should your cooperation. assume that all downed power lines are live. • The proper way to move away from the power line is to shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet together and on the ground at all times. STREET LIGHTS This will minimize the potential for a strong electric shock. If you see a street light that is out or not working • If you see someone who is in direct or indirect properly, please contact the Borough at 244-6626. contact with the downed line, do not touch the We are not always around at night to see the problems first- person. You could become the next victim. Call hand, so any help would be greatly appreciated. 911 for help. • Do not attempt to move a downed power line or anything else in contact with it by using an PET object such as a broom or stick. Even non- conductive materials, like wood or cloth, can OWNERS!!!!!!!!!! conduct electricity if even slightly wet. • When walking your pets, Be careful not to touch or step in water near PLEASE be responsible where a downed power line is located. and clean up after them. • Do not drive over downed power lines. • If your car comes in contact with a downed power line while you are inside, stay in the car. Honk your horn to summon help, but direct E-MAIL ADDRESSES others to stay away from your car. If you have an email address, please • If you must leave your car because it is on fire, share it with the Borough for the jump out of the vehicle with both feet together new contact system we are trying to and avoid contact with both the car and the implement. ground at the same time. Shuffle away from the car.
DALLASTOWN DON’T FORGET TO RECYCLE!! HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dallastown will turn 150 years old in 2016 and it will be here before we know it. Anyone interested in working on creating a book of the Borough to commemorate this occasion? Please contact Cathy Bankoske at 781-4481.
Keep yourself warm: Stop your pipes from freezing by turning on every faucet so that it’s dripping just slightly. Keeping the water moving through the pipes should help prevent them from freezing. Planning a home improvement job? Seal up any drafts. Put towels at the bottom of any doors that have a gap, or around loose Planting a tree? windows. If your windows are single- Installing a fence or deck? WAIT! paned, close the curtains or pin a blanket up Here’s what you need to know first: over them to keep the heat in.
Whether you are planning to do it yourself or hire a Dress in layers. professional, smart digging means calling 811 before Wear a hood. each job. Stay in bed. Cuddle up. Homeowners often make risky assumptions about Conserve energy. whether or not they should get their utility lines marked, Stay updated: but every digging job requires a call – even small Having current information is vital in an projects like planting trees and shrubs. The depth of emergency, so make arrangements to stay utility lines varies and there may be multiple utility lines informed. in a common area. Digging without calling can disrupt Keep tabs on your family members. Find service to an entire neighborhood, harm you and those out where everyone is prior to the storm & around you and potentially result in fines and repair make a plan to stay in a safe location. costs. Calling 811 before every digging job gets your Anticipate a long power outage: underground utility lines marked for free and helps Keep the fridge closed. Only open when prevent undesired consequences. absolutely necessary, grab what you need, and close it up. Put frozen items outside. If temperatures are HOW TO PREPARE below freezing, you could also keep refrigerated items in an enclosed porch. FOR A WINTER Plan some entertainment. STORM HERE’S SOME LONG TERM PREPARATION: Pick up basic survival items: You should have enough supplies 1. Winterize your home – Protecting your house to survive without leaving your & outbuildings from the cold can save you a lot house for a few days, as well as tools to help you of money & hassle down the road. leave if necessary. Stock up! a. Insulate walls & attics, caulk & weather- Shovel strip doors & windows and install storm Flashlight & Batteries windows or cover windows with plastic. Candles b. Clear rain gutters & repair roof leaks to Non-perishable Food avoid clogging & flooding. Non-electric Can Opener c. Cut away tree branches that could fall on the Bottled Water house or other structure during a storm. Blankets & Warm Clothing d. Insulate pipes. Extra Hat, Gloves & Socks e. Check the structural strength of the roof to Camping Stove or Grill & Fuel make sure it can sustain the weight of snow. Matches 2. Invest in a carbon monoxide detector – If you Battery Operated Radio ever need to run a gas stove inside your home Prescription Medications for heat or cooking, you’ll want a carbon First-Aid Kit monoxide detector on-hand. Carbon monoxide Cell phone w/Cord or Portable Charger is odorless & colorless, but deadly. Other: Diapers, Formula, Pet Supplies, etc. 3. Keep your supplies current – Check the Non-electric Entertainment – Books, Cards, batteries every so often & make sure you have Board Games potable water & non-perishable food to last your Portable Fire Extinguisher family at least 48 hours. Every year or two Full Tank of Gas in Car replace your canned good with a fresh batch. WATERSHED ALLIANCE OF YORK
The purpose of the WAY is to increase public awareness about the importance of local watersheds to community health, sustainable economies, and environmental quality of the Chesapeake Bay. Participants can get to know their watershed and the folks and organizations who are working hard to enhance, restore and protect them.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It is an incredible complex ecosystem that includes important habitats and food webs. The Chesapeake Bay watershed stretches across more than 64,000 square miles, encompassing parts of six states- Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia- as well as the entire District of Columbia. Threading through the Chesapeake Bay watershed are more than 100,000 streams and rivers called tributaries. These tributaries eventually flow into the Bay. Everyone in the Bay watershed lives within a few minutes of one of those streams and rivers, which are like pipelines for our communities to the Bay.
WHEN IT RAINS IT DRAINS…
Rain is an important part of the nature’s water cycle, but there are times it can do more damage than good. Some of these problems related to storm runoff can include:
• Flooding caused by too much storm water flowing over hardened surfaces such as roads and parking lots instead of soaking into the ground • Increased spending on maintaining storm drains and the sewer system because they become clogged with excessive amounts of dirt and debris • Decreases in sport fish populations because storm water carries sediments and pollution that degrade fish habitats • More expensive treatment to remove pollutants carried by storm water into our drinking water supplies
WHAT EVERYONE CAN DO TO HELP….
• Properly dispose of hazardous substances such as oil, cleaning supplies and paint; never pour them down any part of the storm sewer system and report anyone that does • Use pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides properly and efficiently to prevent excess runoff • Look for signs of soil and other pollutants, such as debris and chemicals, leaving construction sites in storm water runoff or tracked into roads by construction vehicles • Install innovative storm water practices on residential property, such as rain barrels or rain gardens, that capture storm water and keep it on site instead of letting it drain away into the storm sewer system • Pick up after pets and dispose of their waste properly. No matter where pets make a mess-in a backyard or at the park-storm water runoff can carry pet waste from the land to the storm water system or stream • Store materials that could pollute storm water indoors and use containers for outdoor storage that do not rust or leak to eliminate exposure of materials to storm water
WE ALL LIVE IN A WATERSHED!!!
Our community is preventing storm water pollution through a storm water management program. This program addresses storm water pollution from construction, new development, illegal dumping into the storm sewer system, pollution prevention, and good housekeeping practices in municipal operations. We also continue to educate the community and get everyone involved in making sure the only thing that storm water contributes to our water is…WATER! Contact you community’s storm water management program coordinator or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for more information about storm water management.
RECREATION EVENTS…………… 15 TH ANNUAL DALLASTOWN ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE CARNIVAL Thu, Oct 17 th
It’s hard to believe our 7:00 PM Carnival has been around for 15 years! Ghosts…..and Unfortunately, this year goblins……and bats….oh Mother Nature limited us to my! only 4 days, but it still turned out to be a successful 4 Come see the annual days. A BIG THANKS goes out to Russ Amusements, Dallastown Halloween Parade. all the vendors with the wonderful variety of food, the It seems to be getting bigger each year. It will again bands that entertained us nightly, the volunteers who kick off at the High School Campus at New School donated their time and of course, all of you residents Lane, proceed down S. Pleasant Avenue to Main Street who attended. and west on Main to Cedar Street.
“A SPECIAL SALUTE” to all the donating sponsors: Apple Ford of Red Lion C.S. Davidson, Inc. D&K Surplus Eberly Funeral Home Frito Lay Giant Foods (Cape Horn Rd.) The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Glatfelter Insurance and Children’s Christmas Party will be H&H Lighting held on Saturday, November 30 th starting J&K Salvage (donated the stage) at 6:30 pm in front of the American Legion on W. Main Jeff Arnold Plumbing Street. Join us for some caroling and hot chocolate as John H. Myers & Sons we wait for Santa Claus to arrive. The Rescue Fire Kim Moyer of Prudential Bob Yost Company will be picking Santa up from the secret Kinsley Construction location where he parked his sleigh and bringing him to Penn Waste town to visit with us for an evening. Pennsylvania Army National Guard We will be following Santa and the fire truck from the Tracy McCullough Electric American Legion to the Fire Hall for a party which is Tri-Boro hosted by Dallastown Recreation. Mrs. Claus will be waiting for Santa at the Fire Hall, where she will be Weis Market (Cape Horn Rd.) reading a Christmas story to all the children. Every Werner Bros. child will have a chance to talk to Santa and receive a We’d also like to extend a “thank you” to the Rescue candy cane and small gift. There will also be a coloring Fire Co & Fire Police, Dallastown EMA and York Area contest and a station where the children can write a letter Regional Police Dept. to Santa. They just might get a letter back! And of course, lots of refreshments for everyone. Our raffle winners for this year were: This is a totally free event sponsored by Dallastown 42” Vizio LED Smart TV – Glenn Bloss Recreation. See you there! Kindle Fire HD – Mike Seitz Blu-Ray Player/Movie Bundle – Tina Lackey $100 Sheetz Gas Card – Glenn Bloss
All the proceeds from the Carnival go towards the maintenance of the Community Park & Dog Park, the Halloween Parade & the Children’s Christmas Party.
See you all next year……. same time……same place! WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY…………
TRICK OR TREAT
WITCH WATCH Story times & children’s programming Trick or Treat is actually on Halloween this year, Computers with blazing fast internet speeds st Thursday, October 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. If you Great books & trusted research materials would like the little goblins to visit your home, please Lifelong learning seminars turn your porch light on. Sgt. Montgomery of the York Book clubs for various interests Area Regional Police Department will also have his Kindles pre-loaded with bestsellers Witch Watch in full force guaranteeing that all the little
“trick or treaters” have a fun & safe evening. **Join us on October 12, 2013 as we celebrate our
50 th Anniversary with a Beef, Beer & Books 5TH ANNUAL fundraiser at Kerry’s Green in Red Lion. Tickets are $40 per person & are available at the library. The CHRISTMAS IN celebration will include a meal, entertainment, & free beer. DALLASTOWN Please contact the library for details!**
This year’s Christmas in Dallastown event will be held 717-244-2032 147 S. Charles St. kaltreider-benfer.org Saturday, November 2 nd from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Red Lion, PA 17356
Quite a few of the local businesses will again be welcoming visitors into their establishments with some DALLASTOWN discounts & refreshments. AMERICAN LEGION There will also be vendors of all sorts and things going POST 605 on at Rescue Fire Hall, Christ Lutheran Church, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, St. Joseph School The Veteran’s Day Ceremonial Service will take place on November 10 th at 11:00 am at the Legion on W. Main & St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Street. The event is open and free to the public, to Mark your calendar & join us for a great day of commemorate the sacrifices that our veterans have made shopping! throughout history for our great country.
The Legion’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 14 th . The event starts at 10:00 am, please be early. Santa will be stopping by for a visit and pictures with the children. This event is free & open to the public.
SAFE TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT will be 6:30 to 8 BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Oct. 23 at ManorCare Dallastown, 100 West Queen EVENTS……… Street, Dallastown. This event offers the community a Oct 18 th – Scrapbooking/Craft Event – 4:00 pm to safe alternative to trick-or-treating from our midnight - $15 includes a delicious homemade dinner, residents at the facility. This event is for snacks & a free gift. Benefits mission projects. children under the age of 12 dressed in Nov 9 th – Time, Talent & Treasure Auction – Doors costume. open at 4:00 pm & auction begins at 5:00 pm. Food available for purchase. Benefits mission projects. Donations of unopened bagged candy are welcomed, and Cub Scouts meet every Tuesday evening at 6:30. may be dropped off at the facility at 100 West Queen Boy Scouts meet every Monday evening at 7:00. Street, Dallastown. For more information please contact, Youth Group meets every Sunday evening at 6:00. Melissa Rhodes, Admissions Director at (717) 246-1671. RED LION AREA LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HAVE A PARTY, SENIOR BANQUET, MEETING OR CENTER NEWS WAKE?
20-C GOTHAM PLACE RED LION PA 17356 Rescue Fire Company #1 is your place for large and 244-7229 small room rentals at reasonable prices.
[email protected] Come see our Banquet Hall & Parlor!! Heather Goebeler, Director Kasie Ream, Program Coordinator We run a full scale Banquet center that can provide your banquet needs. There are small and larger rooms to rent. DON’T MISS OUR FALL HOLIDAY BAZAAR You can rent just the room or we can serve your entire Saturday, November 2 nd banquet needs.
8:00 am to 1:00 pm Variety of menus available GREAT FOOD ALWAYS!!!
Come join us at the Red Lion Area Senior Center for Support your local volunteer fire company and let us some great holiday bargains, including homemade serve you dinner as well as protecting our communities! holiday crafts, trimmings for your tree and festive wreaths to display on your door. When you’re done For details, call Rescue Fire Co @ 246-1629. If you get shopping, enjoy Christmas music along with hot cocoa, the answering machine, leave a message on the Rental baked goods, homemade soup, hot dogs and burgers. Line.
The Red Lion Area Senior Center is funded in part by the York County Area Agency on Aging.
HALLOWEEN DANCE DALLASTOWN Rescue Fire Co. RESCUE FIRE CO #1 50 S. School Place, Dallastown, PA
Featuring “Cheap Sneakers” Saturday October 26th, 2013 Doors open 6:30, band 8:30-12:30 pm Tickets $25.00 per person includes cold buffet For details & tickets contact Pete @ 717-324-0893 or 717-246-1629 * Proceeds benefit Rescue Fire Co #1 **Must be 21 years of age or older** 50 S. SCHOOL PLACE, DALLASTOWN
Dallastown Rescue Fire Company invites you to join us every Friday night for “FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO” Doors open at 4:00 pm RESCUE FIRE COMPANY LADIES AUXILIARY Bingo Early Bird Games start at 7:00 pm Sub & Soup Sales – The Ladies Auxiliary holds a Multiple levels of game play available, starting at $15.00 monthly Sub & Soup sale on the 2 nd and up for our regular games, jackpots & specials like our Saturday of the month from March thru 100 game & players pool November. Walk-ins are welcome or you **$800.00 Grand Goodnight Jackpot** can place an order by calling Wendy Pichler at 246-2435. Lots of fun & prizes, small games of chance & TIPS Junior Program – The Dallastown Rescue Fire Co. #1 Hot meals & goodies served by our ladies auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary is excited about branching out for a kitchen volunteers. Junior program. Girls, ages 14-18, who are interested in Must be 16 years of age or older becoming a member should contact Marie Pichler at 717-841-4928 or Heather Butcher at 717-487-0642. The Come join the fun with the volunteers of Rescue Fire Junior program involves volunteering with banquets, sub Company #1! sale and several other events. IMPORTANT Insight from our INFORMATION FROM DALLASTOWN District Justice EMA
Another carnival has passed. Hope everyone got to enjoy the Reminder For When Headlights Must Be Used great live entertainment, rides, games and fantastic food. When Driving This year EMA was able to partner with York Area Regional Police to help insure that there were continuous A change in the law occurring in 2007 regulating when communications in the event of an incident. We are head and other lights must be utilized by drivers seems to still be confusing to some or it may be that persons happy to report that the only thing needed was our staff’s just have not been properly advised on the subject. time. A special thank you to Sergeant Pete Montgomery for allowing us to partner with police at the command Section 4302 of Title 75 Pa. C.S.A (the PA Vehicle center during the carnival. Code) establishes the Periods for requiring lighted lamps One of the ongoing projects that EMA has is when a vehicle is being operated upon a highway. ECRIN-Evacuating County Residents In Need. Just imagine, you or a loved one has a disability. There is a Generally speaking, head lights and other lights are required to be displayed between sunset and sunrise or need to evacuate and maybe the primary care giver or any time when the operator of the vehicle cannot discern support is unable to reach the family member, or it is too a person or another vehicle upon the highway, from a difficult to move the person away from his/her home. distance of 1,000 feet due to insufficient light or when This is where ECRIN would come in. EMA maintains a the atmospheric conditions are unfavorable due to rain, confidential database of residents in Dallastown snow, sleet, hail, fog, smoke or smog. Borough that may need help to safely leave their residence in a time of emergency. The section was amended in 2007 to include the following time/s: any time when the vehicles windshield This is not just for bed bound individuals, but wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to those who need assistance with mobility, including those precipitation or atmospheric moisture, including rain, who use assistive devices to move around such as canes, snow, sleet or mist. walkers, wheelchairs, or other such devices. Persons with service animals also have special needs, just having Many folks believe that if their vehicle is equipped with a lack of mobility, such as trouble walking, inability to daytime running lights or some sort of auxiliary lights, such as fog lights or driving lights, that those are maneuver around steps or other obstacles, those in our sufficient to meet the requirements of this section. That area who may not have family or friends that are close is not the case! The regulation is specific, indicating that enough to help, persons with disabilities, mental and it must be HEAD LAMPS and other lamps. The other physical, and any other special needs. This program is lamps referred to are parking lamps and taillights. The completely voluntary and confidential, the records are difference between headlamps and daytime running maintained at York County 911 and ONLY used in an lights is the amount of intensity being emitted from the emergency to facilitate an evacuation in the case of an light. emergency. So please remember that any time you are driving in If you or someone you know would benefit from some sort of inclement weather, whether or not it is dark, this information, please contact the Borough Office to wherein you must use your windshield wipers, that your obtain a blank form. This program was developed with must also have your headlights on and please drive the York County Human Services, and questions may carefully. also be directed to Kelly Blechertas at 717-771-9347 or [email protected] .
Sincerely, Scott E. Laird
Magisterial District Judge Dallastown EMA Staff Magisterial District Court 19-2-02 Striving to keep our community safe DALLASTOWN LIONS YORK AREA REGIONALRE GIONAL POLICE CLUB DEPARTMENT www.yapd.org The Dallastown Lions Club inducted its new officers for 2013-2014. The following officers began their terms July 1st , 2013:
President: Lion Robert H. Schmuck, Jr.; 1 st Vice-President: Lion D. Michael Craley; 2 nd Vice-President: Lion rd Theresa A. Craley; 3 Vice-President: Lion John P. PROMOTIONS At the May meeting of the York Katora; Treasurer: Lion M. Edward Shue; Secretary: Area Regional Police Commission, the following Lion Raymond G. Rebuck; Lion Tamer/Tail Twister: officers were promoted to the rank of Corporal. Lion Gerald L. Wert; Board of Directors 2013-2015: Lion Thomas F. Tome, Lion Donald E. Glatfelter; Board Raymond L. Krzywulak, IV Officer Krzywulak was of Directors 2013-2014: Lion P. Lynn Henry, Lion E. hired as an officer January 16, 2002 and is currently Eugene Gemmill; and Immediate Past President: Lion assigned to Squad A as a uniform patrol officer. Officer Nancy L. Taylor. Krzywulak has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Dallastown Lions Club provides eyeglasses and from York College of Pennsylvania and formerly worked hearing aids for those in our community that need for the York County Sheriff’s Department and the York assistance. The members maintain a community park on County Prison. Officer Krzywulak has shown a dedicated Lions Drive and provide services in our community. work ethic in his duties and a special interest in investigations and arson investigations. He has made a commitment to do well on the promotion process which is exhibited in his scores for the examinations. Officer Krzywulak has received several commendations including for apprehensions of major felony suspects and he has also received several letters of appreciation from citizens Lion Jodi Heffner, Lion Theresa A. during his 13 years as a York Area Regional Officer. Craley, Lion John Katora, Lion Robert Schmuck, and Lion D. Michael Craley Daniel W. Miller Officer Miller was hired as a York Township Police Officer on January 18, 1999. The Dallastown Lions Club recently conducted Officer Miller is a veteran of the United States Marine an Adopt A Highway Road Clean Up on Hess Farm Corps Reserve and currently is assigned as a Squad A Drive along Lake Redman. This project is conducted patrol Officer. Officer Miller was previously assigned to twice a year. the York County Drug Task Force and he has been assigned as a member of the York County Quick Response Lion D. Michael Craley and Lion Team for ten years and has been instrumental in the P. Lynn Henry present this year’s implementation of the county wide tactical vehicle and scholarships to Meganne Beach and Julia Snyder explosives ordinance operations. He is currently also assigned and certified as a department firearms instructor. The Dallastown Lions Officer Miller has received several commendations as well Club has given two as recognition for several group efforts of the County QRT scholarships to two and is a recipient of the Red Cross Heroes Award. extremely deserving Dallastown Area Senior High graduating seniors. Meganne Beach received one of the K9 “BRANDO” scholarships and Julia Snyder received the other. Both RETIRES will be attending college in the fall. Retirement of the York Area Regional Police K9 “Brando” was effective in Congratulations to both recipients and the August 2013 after seven members of the Dallastown Lions Club wish both of years of service to the them the best in all that they pursue. department. Brando is a German Shepherd police dog assigned to his handler Officer Michael Sampere and trained in general tracking and apprehension work as well as drug detection duties. Brando has been instrumental in several major apprehensions of criminals during his career and detecting numerous packages of concealed drugs. He has put smiles on the faces of countless children and will be missed as he spends his retirement in the home of Medicare Annual Enrollment Events Officer Sampere. Fund raising for the cost needed to Offered obtain a replacement for Brando and another K9 has ♦ Do you need help comparing the available plans exceeded $20,000 to date and anyone wishing to or enrolling in a different plan, or one for the contribute to the ongoing expenses of the program is urged first time? to contact the department. While it is a challenge to fund, ♦ Would you like someone to review your situation equip, train, and maintain a K9 team our department has and help you understand and determine if you been well served by “Blitz”, “Hank”, “Ajax”, “Dax”, are enrolled in the best Plan for you? “Harro” and “Brando” who have shown their value to law ♦ Do you want to see if there may be a better Plan enforcement available for you? ♦ Are you continuing to have problems with your CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY The York current Plan? Area Regional Police Department will be conducting ♦ Would you like assistance from a trained the 5th Session of the Citizen Police Academy in counselor who does not represent a specific plan 2014. or receive income from your enrollment in a WHAT? Learn the basics of the Police specific plan? Department Operation WHERE? York Area Regional Police The APPRISE Program at the Area Agency on Department Aging will be offering one-to-one assistance for 33 Oak Street Medicare beneficiaries by pre-scheduled appointments only during the upcoming Annual ENROLL? Contact the Police Department for Enrollment. To schedule an appointment, call the dates and openings; complete a short APPRISE Scheduling Line at (717) 771-9042. application, first 35 qualified applicants. Must be Age 18 and a Thu, Nov 7 Dallastown Area High School resident of Dallastown, Felton, Red 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm 700 New School Ln, Dallastown Lion, Jacobus, Yoe, Windsor, Windsor Township or York Fri, Nov 8 Red Lion High School Township. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 200 Horace Mann Ave, Red Lion
POLICE MOTORCYCLE AWARDS On June 29, RENT-A-KID 2013, Corporal Michael Georgiou, Officer Terry Meyers, The Rent-A-Kid program, sponsored by Jr. and Officer Bryan Dalkiewicz represented the the York County Area Agency on Aging department at a training and skills event for motorcycle (YCAAA), is a unique, officers in Pittsburgh, Pa. In the various categories, Officer intergenerational program bringing Dalkiewicz was awarded a First Place in the Individual senior citizens and “kids” together. Slow Ride and a Third Place in the Novice Division and York County senior citizens, 60 years of age or older, Corporal Georgiou earned a Second Place in the Individual who need help with household chores, odd jobs, and Slow Ride and Second Place in the Novice Division. yard work are matched with a kid in their area who can assist. The recommended payment is $5.00 per hour, but
is negotiable depending upon the job.
AN ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT Don’t wait until the snow is already on the ground! AGENCY Arrange for help with your chores BEFORE you need it.
Call (717) 771-9103 or 1-800-632-9073 for information on Rent-A-Kid participants in your area.
Here’s a wind chill index conversion chart for you to calculate the wind chill yourself!
WEATHER The definition of weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and with respect to its effect on life and human activities.
HERE ARE A FEW THINGS WE WILL BE EXPERIENCING IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS:
WIND
Wind is air in motion. It is produced by the uneven WINTER STORMS heating of the earth’s surface by the sun. Since the earth’s surface is made up of various land & water Winter storms derive their energy from the clash of 2 air formations, it absorbs the sun’s radiation unevenly. Two masses of different temperatures & moisture levels. factors are necessary to specify wind: speed & direction. Winter storms usually form when an air mass of cold, dry, Canadian air moves south and interacts with a As the sun warm the earth’s surface, the atmosphere warm, moist air mass moving north from the Gulf of warms too. Some parts of the earth receive direct rays Mexico. The point where these 2 air masses meet is from the sun all year and are always warm. Other places called a front. receive indirect rays, so the climate is colder. Warm air, which weighs less than cold air, rises. Then cool air Snow is commonly formed when water moves in & replaces the rising warm air. This vapor changes directly to ice without first movement of air is what makes the wind blow. becoming a liquid, high in the atmosphere at a temperature of less than Wind is the fastest growing source of electricity in the 32 ° & then falls to the ground. world and one of the least expensive forms of renewable power available. Generating power from the wind A blizzard is a long-lasting snowstorm leaves no dangerous waste products behind. Best of all, with very strong winds and intense its supply is unlimited! snowfall. Cold air at the surface, lots of moisture & warm air rising over the cold air are all needed to have a blizzard.
TEMPERATURE Ice storms form when a layer of warm air is between 2
Temperature is a degree of hotness or coldness that can layers of cold air. Frozen precipitation melts while be measured using a thermometer. It’s also a measure of falling into the warm air layer and then how fast the atoms and molecules of a substance are refreezes in the cold layer above the moving. Temperature is measured in degrees on the ground. This creates freezing rain or a Fahrenheit, Celsius & Kelvin scales. glaze of ice.
The wind chill index is the temperature your body feels HERE’S A WEATHER RIDDLE FOR when the air temperature is combined with the wind YOU…………. speed. The higher the wind speed the faster exposed Q – What do you call it when it rains chickens & areas of your body lose heat & the cooler you feel. ducks?
A – Fowl weather Weather MAKE A CRYSTAL
Find and circle all of the Weather words that are hidden in the grid. SNOWFLAKE The words may be hidden in any direction.
YOU’LL NEED: • String • Wide Mouth Jar • White Pipe Cleaners • Blue Food Coloring (optional) • Boiling Water (get an adult to help) • Borax • Small Wooden Rod or Pencil
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Grab a white pipe cleaner & cut into 3 equal pieces. Twist these sections together in the center so that you now have a shape that looks something like a six-sided star. Make sure the points of your shape are even by trimming them to the same length. 2. Take the top of one of the pipe cleaners & attach
a piece of string to it then tie the string to the
small wooden rod or pencil. You will use this to BLIZZARD HAIL SNOW hang your completed snowflake. CLOUDS HOT STORM 3. Carefully fill the jar with boiling water (get an COLD ICE SUNNY adult to help). DRIZZLE LIGHTNING THUNDER 4. For each cup of water add 3 tablespoons of FOG RAIN TORNADO FREEZE SLEET WINDY borax, adding 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir until FROST the mixture is dissolved. (Don’t worry is some of the borax settles at the base of the jar.) 5. Add some of the blue food coloring if you’d like to give your snowflake a nice bluish tinge. WEATHER FOLKLORE 6. Put the pipe cleaner snowflake into the jar so that the small wooden rod or pencil is resting on If crows fly low, winds going to blow; if the edge of the jar and the snowflake is sitting crows fly high, winds going to die. freely in the borax solution. 7. Leave the snowflake overnight and when you
return in the morning you will find the Year of snow, fruit will grow. snowflake covered in crystals! It makes a great decoration! The chill is on, near & far, in all the months that have an “R”.
Onionskin is very thin, mild winter is coming in. Onionskin is thick & tough; winter will be cold & rough.
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