CHANGE to MULCH/RECYCLING AREA RULES for USE Please Note That There Has Been a Change Made to Rule #3 in the Loyalock Township Mulch/Recycling Area Rules for Use

November 2018 Editor –Penny Ruggieri KEY CARD RENEWAL

TOWNSHIP OFFICE Key Card Number

The mulch/recycling area key cards must be renewed yearly. We will start taking the $5.00 payments for yearly renewals on December 1, 2018. Cards will be deactivated on January 14, 2019, unless renewed before that date, no matter what date they were activated. It is not necessary to pay the renewal fee between December 1 and January 14. You can reactivate your card at any time by paying the renewal fee (unless deactivation was due to a violation of the rules), just remember RECREATION DEPARTMENT to do it before you need to use your card again. The only things required to keep your card activated or to reactivate your card are the $5.00 fee (which can be paid at, or mailed to, the township office at 2501 East Third Street, Williamsport); the number on the key card (see photo above); and the address associated with the renewal. Make sure you include all of this information if you mail in your payment. After January 7, 2019, please allow a week to process your renewal if you are paying by mail.

We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation with the new security gate and key card program. The gate has helped keep out many people who were using the mulch pile area illegally and has also cut down the amount of garbage being dumped. If you see anyone not following the rules please get their license plate number, the make/model of car if possible, and the time, and report it to the township office at 570-323-6151. CHANGE TO MULCH/RECYCLING AREA RULES FOR USE Please note that there has been a change made to rule #3 in the Loyalock Township Mulch/Recycling Area Rules for Use. It now states that “trees must be 20" or less in diameter and should be cut to 6 feet in length or less”. This is the size that items must be so that they can be put in the grinder and ground into mulch. No stumps are permitted. Also remember to dump any materials out of plastic bags or containers and take them with you. Do not leave plastic bags or containers at the mulch/recycling area—these are not recyclable materials. Any violation of the rules can result in the deactivation of your key card.

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP LOYASOCK TOWNSHIP INSIDE THIS ISSUE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OFFICE:

The Place to Live!” 2018 Leaf Collection Schedule JOHN BOWER, JR. 2501 East Third Street page 7 “ Williamsport, PA 17701 MARC SORTMAN 2018 Holiday in the Park VIRGINIA EATON Phone: 570-323-6151 Donation Form RICHARD WHEELAND page 11 PAUL NYMAN LOYALSOCK RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 2018 Light Up The Holidays “Like” us on Facebook for all of 1607 Four Mile Drive Entry Form the latest Township news Williamsport, PA 17701 Page 12 Phone: 570-567-7525 The Loyalsock Township 2018 Holiday Parade Entry Form Newsletter is page 13

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SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT MULCH/RECYCLING AREA

If you need to see someone in the office, it is best to The Loyalsock Township Mulch/Recycling area is a call the Township at 570-323-6151 (or 570-567-7525 great benefit to the residents of our community. It for Recreation) and make an appointment with that provides a place to discard any unwanted yard waste, person. There are many times throughout the day that which is then turned it into reusable mulch. Over the personnel need to leave the office to take care of years we have seen an increase in illegally dumped business, or they may be off a day for vacation or other items, out of town users, and non-registered businesses, reasons. There is normally only one person who can which adds to the cost of our operation. Therefore, answer questions specific to their department, therefore Loyalsock Township has installed a new security gate if they are out of the office there is usually not at the mulch/recycling area entrance which requires a “another person” who can help you. Scheduling an key card to open. This gate will help keep out people appointment instead of just stopping in may save you a who are not township residents, and businesses that wasted trip. have not registered and paid the $5,000 fee for using the mulch pile. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON A To register for a key card you must come to the LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP BOARD? township office, fill out a registration form, and pay the $10.00 registration fee (cash or check only). Periodically a position becomes open on one of Registration forms are available on our website – click Loyalsock Township’s Voluntary Boards. If you are on Publications, then Forms & Applications. A valid interested in serving the community and devoting your PA driver’s license, or a photo of the license, will be personal time to a specific board the following required at the time of registration for each name listed appointments will be coming due in 2019. Please on the form (up to 2 names). Also, the make, model, submit your letter of interest to Loyalsock Township and license plate number for each vehicle/trailer that by the end of November, 2018. will be used (up to 3 combined and must be registered Recreation Board to household member) is needed to fill out the form. Planning Commission Only one key card will be issued per household. The Zoning Hearing Board key card will need to be renewed yearly at a cost of Building Code Board of Appeals $5.00. There is also a $10.00 fee to replace a lost card. Key cards are non-transferable and cannot be used by MULCH LOADING anyone other than the household members listed on the registration form. They are also to be used only for Township residents with a key card can load mulch yard waste from the property address listed on the themselves at any time during normal mulch pile registration form. Any violation of the mulch pile or hours. The township does load mulch for a fee key card rules and regulations will result in the key (when crew is available), but only during the card being deactivated and will forfeit the registrant’s following times: from May 28 to August 31, right to use the mulch pile. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15am and 2:00pm; all other dates, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15am and As you approach the mulch/recycling area there are 2:30pm. By appointment only. Please call by at storage areas used by the township for materials such least the day before you wish to be loaded to as stone and scrap metal. These items are not for the schedule your time. If you want to be loaded residents to take. There is also a pile where items are during the morning you must also come in the day discarded until they can be disposed of. This is not to before to pay as you will need a receipt to be loaded be used as a dump pile for anyone other than the and the office does not open until 7:30am. A receipt township crew. is always needed to be loaded. Periodically the mulch/recycling area is posted 2018 MULCH LOADING FEES “CLOSED”. The grinder is at the mulch pile as needed Pickup Truck...... $10.00 throughout the year, and for safety reasons we have to Dump Truck...... $20.00 close the area to the public. We will try to keep our Tri-Axle...... $30.00 facebook page updated when this happens, but are Tractor Trailer...... $50.00 unable to provide any other prior notice. We are sorry Twp. Business Dump Fee.…...... $5,000 for any inconvenience this may cause.

Page 2 LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP MULCH / RECYCLING AREA “LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP RECYCLES” You must now have a key card to open the security gate and enter the mulch/recycling area

HOURS OF OPERATION RULES FOR USE

1. DO NOT LEAVE PLASTIC BAGS OR SPRING/SUMMER HOURS nd CONTAINERS. Begin 2 Monday in March Monday thru Sunday 2. This area is reserved for Loyalsock Township 8am - Dusk based Businesses and Residents only.

3. Recyclable Items: trees & trimmings (NO stumps, FALL HOURS nd and trees must be 20" or less in diameter and Begin 2 Monday in November should be cut to 6 feet in length or less), brush & Monday thru Saturday - Closed Sunday shrubs, garden plantings, grass clippings, leaves. 8am - 4pm 4. All other items are Prohibited (including construction debris). WINTER HOURS Begin 2nd Monday in January 5. Township based Businesses must register at the Monday thru Friday - Closed Weekends Township Office. Registrations run from Jan. thru 8am - 3pm Dec. and must renew annually. Contact the Township Office at 570-323-6151. (Fees on pg 2)

SPEED LIMIT: 10 MPH - THIS AREA IS 6. Ground mulch & leaves must be loaded by hand, PATROLLED BY SECURITY & TOWNSHIP unless you make arrangements with the Township STAFF. Violators will be prosecuted according to Office at 570-323-6151. (Times and fees on pg 2) Loyalsock Township Code. Sections 105-6, 180-5, 180-6, 180-30 and others that may apply. Fines may be 7. Do Not block road when loading or unloading. up to $1,000.00 per violation. 8. Do Not disturb Township equipment or materials.

Drop-off Center (815 Northway Road)

 Plastic SECTION 2  Newspaper  Magazines  Corrugated cardboard FOUR MILE DRIVE  Clear, green, and brown glass  Steel/tin and aluminum cans SECTION 1 Remove all lids from glass items Rinse tin and aluminum cans thoroughly

LYCOMING COUNTY HANDLES RECYCLING. You can call the Recycling Hotline at 1-800-736-7559, or go to the county website at www.lyco.org under departments and click on Resource Management Services for more information. For information on single stream recycling go to www.oneforallsinglestream.com.

NOVEMBER 2018 Page 3 NEWSNEWS YOUYOU CANCAN USEUSE

SECRETARY’S HIGHLIGHTS STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE

 Handicapped Ramp Approved For 1401 Alvin To report a street light outage call the Township Office Avenue. at 570-323-6151. Each light pole has a set of numbers on a plate facing the street. Please have these pole  Resolution 2018-12 – Railroad to Grate Crossing numbers and the address where the light is located Repairs adopted. available when reporting a street light in need of  Resolution 2018-13 – 599 Freedom Road DEP maintenance. Grant adopted.  Ordinance No. 387 – Richards Avenue Street name BUILDING & CODES adopted. BUILDING & CODES

 Land Development and Subdivision for 1225 PUBLIC SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL Clayton Avenue approved with conditions. Remember that Township residents have twenty-four  2008 Sterling T-Tag sold to Anthony Township for hours to clear all snow and ice from the public $35,300. sidewalks in front of, or alongside of, their properties.  Home Occupation for 1427 Washington Boulevard Those persons who have corner lots are responsible to approved. open up their walks all the way to the public streets on both sides of their property. Those residents that abut  Contract with Larson Design Group for alleys are responsible to open their half of the sidewalk Engineering Services for Green Light Go Project across the alley. approved. Many residents place snow into the streets when  Municipal Acceptance of County as Lead Agent clearing out their sidewalks and/or driveways. Please for Bridge Inspections approved. remember it is illegal to point snow-blower discharge  Two Lot Subdivision approved for 2990 Heshbon towards the street, or to shovel or plow snow into the Road with condition. street. Placing snow from driveways and sidewalks into the street creates hazards to vehicles.  One Lot Subdivision for 223 Seitzer Road approved with conditions. If you have a fire hydrant in front of your property please keep if free from snow. This will help you and  Resolution 2018-14 – Millers Run Greenway Trail your neighbors if an emergency should occur. Agent Authorization adopted.  Street Light work in Greenview Commons STORABLE SWIMMING POOLS awarded to TRA Electric. With the coming of fall those who have obtained  Handicap Ramp For 1300 Morgan Avenue “Storable Swimming Pool Permits” will need to approved. remove them for the season. A storable swimming pool does not need to meet the strict requirements of an  Paul Albert reappointed to Building Code Board Of above-ground swimming pool and therefore must be Appeals for another five year term. taken down each season; that is one of the conditions  Handicapped Ramp approved for 2446 Waldman of the permit when issued. When the pool is erected Drive. again in the spring it must be placed in the same location. If a new storable pool is purchased it must be  One Lot Subdivision for 2760 Fieldcrest Drive approved, and it may or may not require additional approved as presented. permits. If the pool it exactly the same as the one  Resolution 2018-15 – Graffius Run DEP which was replaced an additional permit will not be Feasibility Study adopted. required. INTERIOR TOWNSHIP WEBSITE ALTERATIONS/RENOVATIONS The township website If you are considering doing any interior alterations or www.loyalsocktownshipbos.com renovations to your home this year, please contact the contains information that may help residents answer building official at the codes office to find out whether building, zoning, recreation, and other frequently any permits may be required. It would be beneficial to asked questions. you to find out before starting any project.

Page 4 LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP BUILDINGBUILDING && CODESCODES “FOR YOUR SAFETY” Most people are familiar with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI), but most people don’t know that they need to be tested to make sure they still work as required to keep you safe. There is a “test” button and a “reset” button on a GFCI receptacle. The buttons are there for a reason and that reason is that they must be tested periodically. Push the test button and make sure the power is interrupted when pushed, if it is, then press the reset button and make sure power is restored to the receptacle, if it is you’re finished. If the buttons do not work, or the power is not interrupted or restored during the test, then there is probably a failure in the receptacle and it should be replaced or inspected by a qualified person. In some cases, a receptacle or receptacles are protected by a GFCI in the breaker panel, or a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter breaker. This breaker will have a button on it which can be pressed to trip and test the breaker. When you test a GFCI breaker and it trips, move the breaker switch to the off position first, then to the on position to reset it. If the button does not trip the breaker, or you cannot re-set the breaker once tripped, then there is probably a failure in the breaker and it should be replaced or inspected by a qualified person. These devices should be located in areas that water or moisture can be a safety problem with electricity, such as kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor spaces, garages, unfinished basements, and other locations. This test can be done monthly, or any frequency you determine, but remember they are there for your safety so test them just like your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. MECHANICAL PERMITS Please keep in mind that replacement heating systems: warm air furnaces or hot water boilers, do require a permit and inspections if the fuel type is changed, i.e. oil to gas, gas to geothermal, etc. Also, all replacement water heaters require a permit and inspections whether the fuel type has changed or not. Central air conditioning systems may or may not require a permit, it is best to call the township building department and inquire first. All of these permits are $54.50. STREETSSTREETS DUCKLING RESCUE OTHER TOWNSHIP PROJECTS In July the Township received a call from a concerned worker at Denny’s Restaurant about some ducklings that were stuck in a storm drain located on

Liberty Lane. A crew member went out and removed the grate to open it up. With the assistance of Conservation HEIM HILL STORM SEWER DAMAGE AND REPAIR WORK Officer Cole the ducklings were scooped out of the drain with a net and placed in a cardboard

box. Once they were all rescued they were returned to their nest which was located nearby. An unusual call, but we’re glad it had a CLEANING OUT WARREN CLARION DRIVE happy ending! AVENUE CULVERT CONCRETE WORK

NOVEMBER 2018 Page 5 TAXTAX INFORMATIONINFORMATION

All tax bills for 2018 have been mailed. If you did not receive Real Estate tax bills on your property please contact my office immediately. The County and Township bills were mailed in March, and the School Real Estate bills were mailed in July. If you purchased a home this year and are not sure if taxes were paid at the closing, please contact my office. Regular office hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. In the slower fall months there are exceptions, and times I am out of town for State Conventions, so please read the information included on and with your tax bill or call the office and listen to the recording for current hours. This office closes for traditional holidays and when the Loyalsock Schools close for inclement weather. For your convenience you may always leave your check and tax bill in the locked drop box at the office. Last day to pay any bill in person is Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Last day to mail or leave at the office in the drop-box is December 31, 2018. Please adhere to this deadline. By state law I settle all accounts early January 2019 and all unpaid bills will be turned over to the County Tax Claim Office. As always, should you require special assistance I will be happy to make an appointment if you call before December 19, 2018. 2019 tax rates for the County and Township will be set by December 31, 2018, and rates for the School District will be set by June 30, 2019. These are reported in the local newspapers and also, usually, on the radio. I also update tax information in each edition of the Township newsletter so please read the articles regularly and carefully. I try to keep you informed of upcoming events regarding taxes. Changes to mailing addresses on tax bills are handled through the Lycoming County Assessment Office at 570-327-2301. If you are headed out of the area for the winter, and returning AFTER the first week of March 2019, sign up for “Temporarily Away” at the Post Office and your tax bill will forward to you rather than return to me. Remember, if you do not receive your tax bill contact my office so we may send another one to your home. Failure to receive a tax bill does not eliminate the tax or change any due dates. Beginning July 1, 2007, a new state law required School Districts to allow taxpayers registered in the Homestead Program to pay the School Real Estate tax bill in 3 equal installments. Over 200 people (about 4%) took advantage of this payment plan. This allows you to make payments at the FACE amount of the tax. The last installment payment (#3) is due by November 30, 2018. My office is open Monday and Wednesday through November 20th and then closed for vacation and the Thanksgiving holidays, reopening Monday, December 3rd. Postmark and drop box count for on time payment. Occasionally I need to contact you regarding your check. Perhaps you forgot to sign it or made a typographical mistake that the bank won’t accept. With so many people having no land line telephone I respectfully request you add your contact phone number on your check so I can reach you if necessary. It’s not often, but critical when I need to contact you. The fee for checks returned from the bank for any reason is $25.00 Business Packets containing Business License renewals, Local Service Tax (LST), and Business Privilege Tax forms will be mailed out the first week of January 2019. I wish you a happy and safe holiday season, and look forward to serving you in my 22nd year as Loyalsock Tax Collector.

REAL ESTATE TAX BILL INFO Dottie White Mertz, COUNTY/TOWNSHIP TAX BILLS MAIL 1ST WEEK OF MARCH Loyalsock Tax Collector PAY BY END OF APRIL @ DISCOUNT 2132 Northway Road, OR PAY BY END OF JUNE @ FACE Williamsport, Pa 17701 SCHOOL TAX BILLS MAIL 1ST WEEK OF JULY 570-321-8020 Real Estate Taxes PAY BY END OF AUGUST @ DISCOUNT 570-601-1212 Business Tax Office, OR PAY BY END OF OCTOBER @ FACE NON-RECEIPT OF BILL DOES NOT ELIMINATE TAX OR License, and Local Services Taxes CHANGE PAYMENT DEADLINES. DOTTIE WHITE MERTZ--- 570-321-8020

Page 6 LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP STREETSSTREETS

LEAF COLLECTION 2018 Loyalsock Township’s policy on leaf collection is to pick up leaves with the leaf vac on township streets that are curbed. All other areas must bag their leaves and need to call the Township Office at 570-323-6151 to have them picked up. Please read over the schedule carefully as we have changed our dates. Rake the leaves into the street along the curb a day or two prior to the date for collection in your area. Leaves lying in the street for longer periods of time cause a safety hazard as well as clogged storm drains.

AREA 1 (FAXON) – October 29 or 30; November 8 or 9; 20 or 21; December 4 or 5 Northway Road west to Williamsport city line and Third Street north to Four Mile Drive. AREA 2 (KENMAR) – October 31 or November 1; 12 or 13; 26 or 27; December 6 or 7 Northway Road east to Sycamore Road and Third Street north to Four Mile Drive. AREA 3 – November 2 or 5; 14 or 15; 28 or 29 HILLSIDE – North of Four Mile Drive from Maddon Road east to Warrensville Road. HIDDEN VALLEY DEVELOPMENT SAND HILL – Warrensville Road west to Sand Hill Road and Third Street north to Four Mile Drive. GREENVIEW DEVELOPMENT – including Konkle Road. GREENVIEW COMMOMS - including N Konkle Road. HICKORY HILLS ESTATES DEVELOPMENT CAMEO ESTATES DEVELOPMENT CLARION DRIVE AREA 4 – November 6 or 7; 16 or 19; 30 or December 3 HESHBON AREA – Hays Lane north to Heshbon Street. Also curbed section of Log Run Road. FIELDS DEVELOPMENT – Poco Farm Road east to Crestfield Drive. POCO HILLS ESTATES – Poco Farm Road west to Hillsdale Drive. NORTHWOOD ESTATES – Bloomingrove Road to Williamsport city line. MAYBEE HILL DEVELOPMENT – Maybee Hill Road south to Dawne Drive. CEMETERY STREET RURAL AVENUE

REMINDER – CURBED STREETS ONLY We may be in areas of the Township during unscheduled times, but we will still stick to the leaf collection schedule. If needed, and weather permitting, we will go back and clean up the remaining leaves immediately following the schedule.

LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE REMINDERS Annually we publish our leaf collection schedule in the newsletter. The Township will collect leaves with the leaf vac on curbed streets during this schedule. For pick up you may rake your leaves to the street side of the gutter a day or two prior to collection leaving about six to twelve inches between the curb and the leaves. The gap should allow water to reach the storm drain during rain falls, but not so far into the street as to hamper traffic. The Township will not pick up grass clippings, flowers, or vegetable garden residue. Also, make sure there are no branches mixed in with your leaves as they can jam up the leaf vac, causing a delay. As stated in the leaf collection schedule, you should not put your leaves into the street until a day or two prior to your scheduled collection. Leaves lying in the street for longer periods of time cause a safety hazard as well as clogged storm drains. The mulch/recycling area is available (with a key card) to dispose of leaves at other times. If possible, do not park vehicles along the street during the scheduled pick up times. This makes vacuuming up the leaves easier and faster. We invite your cooperation and appreciate your understanding during our annual leaf collection program.

Page 7 NOVEMBER 2018 HISTORYHISTORY CORNERCORNER EVOLUTION OF A TOWNSHIP THE NINETEENTH CENTURY (Continued from August 2018 newsletter)

Although the population grew in the early 1800’s, Loyalsock Township, a farming community, was still sparsely settled. It was a time of hard work and expansion, more peaceful than the 1700’s. Without the fear of Indian attack, animals and weather seemed to be the only enemies. Bounties of $8.00 for wolf and panther scalps were paid, but red fox now brought only 25½ cents. Loyalsock Township lost more land when Michael Ross laid out Williamsport about 1794. Three-quarters of early Williamsport land came from the township. There were 149 taxable adults in the year 1800. Also listed were: 87 housewives, 7 widows, 8 single women, 7 blacks. Two of the black women and one black man were free. Even though farming was the chief occupation, there was a sprinkling of other necessary services: 82 farmers; 9 laborers; 7 carpenters; 5 inkeepers (one was a woman); 3 shoemakers, hatters, no occupation; 2 masons, distillers, doctors, blacksmiths; 1 deputy surveyor, tailor, merchant, weaver, prothonotary, brickmaker, cooper, schoolmaster, millwright, basketmaker, watchmaker. FARMERS OF THE EARLY 1800’S Some of Loyalsock’s farms were kept in the same family for three generations. Among the early farmers were: William Collins who arrived in 1780. His son Isaac and his grandson William were also farmers. The second William was said to have one of the finest orchards in the county, including 800 peach trees. Evan C. Wilson, born here, was the son of Quaker Jonathon Wilson, from Sussex, England, and one of our early settlers. Evan, who had obtained more than the average education for the period, was both schoolmaster and farmer. His son Albert became a butcher, a buyer and shipper of cattle, and a dealer in horses. Joseph King and his sons James T. and Charles R. were farmers. James became a school director and organizer of the Lutheran Church in the township. Thomas V. B. Neece, truck farmer and butcher, was the son of John Neece, tanner. He was educated at Dickinson Seminary (now Lycoming College) and Iron City Commercial College in Pittsburgh. After careers in bookkeeping, groceries, dry goods, and coal, he returned to farming. William Wheeland, born here in 1808, was a farmer and a shoemaker. His son Clarence F., a county auditor, had a farm and a dairy. Gottleib Heim, coming from Germany in 1804, was a farmer and a member of the Bloomingrove Dunkard Church. His son Isaac, educated in both German and English, was a farmer and a carpenter. Samuel Eder, farmer, served in the War of 1812. He was the son of Matthias Eder who had served in the Revolution. David T. Thomas, born here in 1815, was the son of an early circuit-riding preacher. He became a teacher and a farmer, and his son Henry S. was a farmer and a dairyman. William Folmer married a daughter of Peter Swartz, a pioneer settler in the area. His son Peter, a township supervisor, his nephew Solomon and his two great-nephews John and William were all farmers. Jacob Sweeley from Germany was a pioneer. His son Jacob F. was educated at Dickinson Seminary. He worked in lumber mills and the Rubber Works before returning to farming. He served for many years as overseer of the poor. Thomas Cupp, born here, became a farmer, carpenter, overseer of the poor, and county supervisor. Joseph Lowe was an early farmer. His son Joseph M., a county commissioner, was a dairyman and grower of small fruits. Two more sons, James C. and George F. were truck farmers.

Page 8 LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP HISTORYHISTORY CORNERCORNER

Joseph Strieby, settled on a farm later owned by Charles King. His sons Aaron and Joseph W. were farmers. Joseph had a dairy business too. LIVING IN THE 1800’S Life in the township gradually became easier. A long trip was no longer necessary after Wychoff established a tannery in Loyalsock Township in 1800. Joseph King, at the mouth of the Lycoming Creek, began making metal platters and bowls and crocks of red clay, glazed with lead. Greased paper windows gave way to thick bull’s eye glass. Fireplaces were improved with swinging cranes, skillets, and Dutch ovens. Tallow lamps with lard for fuel furnished evening light. And if you braided 24 yards of straw, you could make yourself a straw hat. Although the Quakers in Pennsdale had started a school in 1793, the free school system was not established until 1834. The first school teacher mentioned in county history, is Caleb Bailey, a citizen of Loyalsock Township in 1796. In 1800 Charles O’Brien, schoolmaster, was also a citizen of the township. The first schoolhouses, like the homes, were log cabins with fireplaces and greased paper windows. Area adults, together constructed the school. Families took turns boarding the schoolmaster. Male teachers received $33 a month and female teachers $32.40. There were only six months of school because children were needed to help on the farms. There were no school buses or family cars. Children walked sometimes four or five miles through lonely forest paths. There were no free texts, tablets, pencils. And no blackboard. Each pupil furnished his own small slate on which he wrote. The disobedient or the slow pupil experienced the paddle or the dunce cap, both in front of the class where he could be the object of derision. Today’s young people benefit not only from material improvements but from teacher understanding and assistance. TRANSPORTATION BEGINS TO CONQUER DISTANCE All over the country new roads were being built to connect the various settlements. In 1821 all of Lycoming County’s road taxes for four years were set aside to build a new road from Loyalsock Township to what is now Sullivan County. However, the mail was still carried on horseback in saddle bags across the mountain paths, the shortest routes. The stage coach, not just equipment in Western movies, was introduced here in 1800. It ran between Loyalsock and Northumberland and was extended to Jersey Shore in 1814. In 1838 the stage coach line carried both passengers and mail all the way to Harrisburg. Then in the tradition of American competition, a new line was started and that one used four horses instead of two. The first bridges were built over Loyalsock and Lycoming Creeks in 1812-1813. They were the first examples of timber arched structures in the county. The Lycoming Creek bridge lasted until 1865 when it was carried away by a flood. In the early 1800’s the Susquehanna River was used for the transportation of goods and supplies by keel boat, propelled by poles or oars or towed by horses. Flat boats were also used and canoes carried light loads. In 1805 sails were introduced and became popular. Steamboats were tried out in 1826 but they were not successful. The Lycoming Canal, whose superintendent was William F. Packer, passed through Loyalsock Township near the river. In 1833 it reached Williamsport and in 1834, Lock Haven. The Lycoming Line had a Bald Eagle and a Lewisburg side cut. Barges carried supplies and materials for business. Packet boats supplanted the stage coach by taking over passengers and mail. They were towed by relays of horses. In the 1830’s railroads, whose locomotives burned wood, were the exciting new means of travel. The early roads went only for short distances, such as the Williamsport to Ralston line. There were hopes that the township would have its own railroad. In 1839 the Loyalsock Railroad Company was chartered, but it was never actually started.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION Loyalsock Township would be interested in any historical pictures or information that we can use in the newsletter or display in the office. If you would like to donate any of these items please stop by the office at 2501 East Third Street, or call 570-323-6151, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm.

NOVEMBER 2018 Page 9 STREETSSTREETS

SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION 5. In the event of heavy snow, observe the odd-even parking requirement (allows parking on the even side In today’s society where all jobs are technical, good of the street on even-numbered days and the odd side prior planning and excellent employees are needed to on the odd-numbered days). get the work done. The maintenance of the roads in Loyalsock Township during the winter months is no Even though our crew wants to do its best to clear the exception. Following are some of the methods we use 67 miles of roads and streets in the Township, we ask to keep your roads usable when winter conditions you to remember that a severe storm can delay the prevail: completion of our clean-up task. Please be patient with us. With your cooperation, we can reduce the Prior to the beginning of the season, a map is prepared stress and increase the success of the snow season. outlining each operator’s area and prioritizing the individual roads within that area. Some of the items that influence our priorities are school bus routes, traffic volumes, hills, emergency routes, and type of RECREATIONRECREATION road surface. Generally, cul-de-sacs are opened last with a heavy-duty pickup or backhoe. LOYALSOCK RECREATION CENTER RENTAL INFORMATION During a storm, plowing and/or surface treatment is started before normal traffic begins. We utilize either The Loyalsock Recreation Center, located at 1607 Four pure salt or salt combined with anti-skid depending on Mile Drive, is available for rentals. The gym can be the type of storm, temperature, and road surface. rented for sports, parties, meetings, special events, etc. Since all of our trucks are radio-equipped, our If you are interested in renting the gym please contact operators can report road conditions to the school the recreation department at 570-567-7525. The prices district if asked. are listed below (1 hour minimum). A security deposit Despite what some of our residents think, we do not equal to the amount of your rental fee (up to $100) will derive satisfaction from plowing your driveway shut. also be charged. This will be returned following your There is no method yet devised to prevent snow from rental, after we verify that all of the rules were entering driveways when plowed from roads. Our first followed and the area was returned to the way it was prior to your rental. priority is to open streets and expose storm water inlets to allow drainage during melting. We later return to Sports Use “plow back”. This exposes more roadway width Resident: $20.00 / hour - $10.00 / ½ hour before freezing takes place. Snow left on the Non-Resident: $40.00 / hour - $20.00 / ½ hour pavement serves as a blanket of insulation, allowing Net Set Up Fee: $5.00 flat fee differential frost heave which results in cracked Parties/Events pavement. Resident: $30.00 / hour - $15.00 / ½ hour In heavy, wet snow the truck must go faster to gain Non-Resident: $50.00 / hour - $25.00 / ½ hour sufficient momentum to push the heavy snow from the Kitchen Use: $10.00 flat fee roadway, especially if plowing uphill. Although our Discount: Weekdays 11am - 2pm operators try not to get snow on the sidewalks, in some parts of the Township the area between the curb and Resident: $10 / hour - $5.00 / ½ hour sidewalk is small or non-existent. Non-Resident: $20 / hour - $10.00 / ½ hour Net Set Up and Kitchen Use fees apply Even with a well-considered plan for winter road maintenance and our hard-working employees, we ADULT OPEN GYM could improve our service with your help. Please: Improve you cardiovascular health and make some 1. Do not park in the street until it is plowed. Pulling new friends at the open gym program. Adults 30 and your extra car into the driveway is a big help; older are invited to come out for open basketball in the 2. Do not plow, blow, or shovel snow into the street; Loyalsock Recreation Center located at 1607 Four Mile Drive. The program is held on Sunday evenings 3. Because we do not repair or replace mailboxes, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm from September 2nd through make sure your mailbox is sturdy enough to withstand April 28th. The cost is $35.00 for Loyalsock residents a heavy snow being plowed against it; and $45.00 for non-residents. 4. Clear snow around fire hydrants; and To register for the program (Continued on page 14)

Page 10 LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP NOVEMBER 2018 Page 11 “LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS” ENTRY FORM

NAME: ______

ADDRESS: ______

PHONE NO: ______

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP’S 10th ANNUAL “LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS” HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST

Does your house shine with holiday cheer? Or maybe your neighbor’s house lights up the block. Loyalsock Township invites you to enter any Loyalsock Township home in our annual “Light up the Holidays” house decorating contest. There will be two categories of entry. The TRADITIONAL entry is for those who like every bulb and decoration just so. The MOST CHRISTMAS SPIRIT entries feel like the more lights and decorations the merrier. Now is your chance to shine and be involved in some friendly, fun competition while brightening up the community. Return this entry form to: Loyalsock Recreation Department 1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport, PA 17701; or call the office at 570-567-7525.

All entries must be received by Friday, December 7th. Judging will be held on Friday, December 14th from 6-8 pm. The 1st and 2nd place winner in each category will receive prizes and a lawn sign (donated by 21st Century Signs) declaring their home the winner.

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(Continued from page 10) you must fill out a form and www.loyalsocktownshipbos.com or at the Recreation submit your payment prior to the Sunday you wish to Department. Forms and payments can be mailed or start to play. Registration forms are available on our dropped off at the Loyalsock Recreation Department, website at www.loyalsocktownshipbos.com or at the 1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport, PA. Recreation Department. Forms and payments can be mailed or dropped off at the Loyalsock Recreation STEP FITNESS ACTIVITIES Department, 1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport, PA. The STEP Office of Aging offers fitness and exercise If you have any questions call 570-567-7525. classes at the Loyalsock Township Community Recreation Center. Schedule of Programming is as 2019 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AT follows: LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP Healthy Steps in Motion: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Loyalsock Township may be hiring summer help for Monday thru Friday the following positions. Priority is given to employees Zumba Gold: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Monday who worked in 2018. The number of openings will depend on how many staff members from last season Mats for Flexibility & Balance: 10:10 – 11:00 a.m. plan on returning next year. Employment applications Monday are available at the Recreation Department. Tai Chi for Health (Advanced): 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Positions include: Pool Manager/Assistant Manager; Wednesday Park/Pool Maintenance Staff; Pool Staff – Tai Chi for Health (Beginners): 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Lifeguards/Office/Concession; Summer Youth Staff; Friday and Summer Basketball Program Instructor. For more information on these programs contact Jane KIDS TENNIS PROGRAM Thompson, Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Centers This program is designed for kids who would like to Manager, at 570-601-9590. try tennis for the first time or kids who want to brush KIDS SOCCER PROGRAM up on their skills. The program will be held at the Loyalsock Recreation Center. The Loyalsock Recreation Department will be offering a kids soccer program at the Recreation Center for Session I: October 27, 2018 – November 24, 2018: ages 4-10. The program is for beginners that want to (No tennis on November 3rd) learn the basic skills of soccer or anyone who wants to Saturdays brush up on their skills in the winter months. Ages 6 – 11: 2:00pm – 2:45pm Ages 12 – 17: 3:00pm – 3:45pm January 6, 2019 - February 24, 2019 Session II: January 5, 2019 – January 26, 2019: Sundays Saturdays Ages 4 - 6: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ages 6 – 11: 2:00pm – 2:45pm Ages 7 - 10: 3:15pm - 4:15pm Ages 12 – 17: 3:00pm – 3:45pm Location: Loyalsock Recreation Center Location: Loyalsock Recreation Center 1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport 1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport Cost: $35.00 - Resident Cost Per Session: $45.00 - Non-Resident $25.00 – Resident Equipment Needed: gym shoes and shin guards. $35.00 – Non-Resident Instructor: Jason Percoco Equipment Needed: tennis racket and gym shoes (a limited number of kids rackets are available to use). Space is limited and there are a minimum number of participants needed in order to hold the program. If Instructor: John Dorner. John has 20+ years of you have any questions please contact Shannon experience teaching tennis to children. Lukowsky at 570-567-7525. Registration forms are Space is limited and there are a minimum number of available on our website at participants needed in order to hold the program. If www.loyalsocktownshipbos.com or at the Recreation you have any questions please contact Shannon Department. Forms and payments can be mailed or Lukowsky at 570-567-7525. Registration forms are dropped off at the Loyalsock Recreation Department, available on our website at 1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport, PA.

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DOG PARK HOURS

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2nd Monday in November through the 2nd Monday in March: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday 8am - dusk

Spring/Summer Hours: Daily 8am - dusk

Please note: the dog park may be closed without notice due to conditions at the park, weather, or other reasons. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

NOVEMBER 2018 Page 15 LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 2501 East Third Street Williamsport, PA 17701-4007

THEATRE FOR SENIORS The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Program is a partnership initiative between local arts organizations and the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts (PCA), a state agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council.

A Christmas Story: The Musical - December 2, 2018 Based on the Warner Bros. motion picture. In the 1940’s in a small Indiana town, 9-year-old Ralphie Parker is on a quest to receive the ultimate Christmas present—an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle! As Ralphie schemes up ways to get this coveted gift, he is spurned at every turn, including by the big man in red himself. Noises Off (Comedy) - March 24 2019 Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. And when the play goes on tour—things just couldn’t go worse! Guys and Dolls (Musical) - June 23, 2019 Nathan Detroit runs the biggest craps game in New York City, while the authorities breathe down his neck and Adelaide, his fiancée of fourteen years, wonders when they’ll take the next step. When Nathan sets up fellow gambler Sky Masterson with the impossible task of winning over the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown, the adventure takes off. From Times Square to Havana, to the sewers of New York, everyone eventually ends up right where they belong.

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP’S “THEATRE FOR SENIORS” IS, AS THE NAME STATES, FOR SENIORS ONLY. A SENIOR MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ANOTHER ADULT IF THEY ARE HANDICAPPED AND NEED ASSISTANCE. NO CHILDREN ARE PERMITTED AT THESE SHOWS. All performances are Sundays at 2:00 pm on the Community Theatre League Stage in the Trade & Transit Building at 100 West Third Street. For reservations, call the township office at 570-323-6151 by noon of the preceding Friday. When making reservations, please be sure to let us know if you need space for a wheelchair as the theater has a limited number of spaces available. If you know you cannot make the show by the preceding Friday at 4:00 pm, please call the township office and cancel your reservation. Cancellation of any performance will be announced by noon using the following radio stations: WRAK 1400 – WRKK 1200, WKSB 102.7, WBYL 95.5, WBLJ 95.3, WVRT 97.7 – WVRZ 99.7. You may also call the Community Theatre at 570-327-1777, there will be a recorded message if the show has been cancelled.