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Spring 2008 Newsletter Survey results can be found by clicking on this link.
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NYCSF Summer Recreation 08 Program
Registrations are being accepted for the Northern York Community Services Foundation (NYCSF) Summer Rec 08 Program. The program runs for six weeks from June 23, 2008 through August 1, 2008, excluding July 4, 2008, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM at the South Mountain Elementary School. Cost is $100.00 for a non-participating municipality resident and $50.00 for a resident of a participating municipality. This program includes special visitors, crafts, games, and engages children in fun physical activities. Registration is required. For more information and/or a registration form, call Michelle at 432-2079.
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Since the 1950s, CPARC (Cumberland-Perry ARC) has been promoting the abilities of people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. “We help people with special needs from Cumberland, Perry, Dauphin and York Counties to live and work in their communities; and we strive for their inclusion in social, recreational, and community activities of their choice.” CPARC has two Licensed Adult Day Care Centers in our community. Please call 975-9762 (Camp Hill location), or 245-0413 (Carlisle location) for more information.
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Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd by buying a low-cost backyard compost bin from York County Solid Waste Authority. Bins are available for $8 and can be purchased at the YCSWA Management Center, 2700 Blackbridge Road in Manchester Township. Please call 717-845-1066 for more information.
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To All Residents: Please do not park in the Ace Hardware (formerly M&W Hardware) parking lot or the St. Paul's Lutheran Church parking lot when attending baseball games at Wolf Field. Please park at the Dillsburg Elementary School. Cars may be towed for illegal parking.
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York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) has announced that the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program will take place on: Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 9AM to 1PM at Dover Township Municipal Building Parking Lot, 2480 W Canal Road, Dover, PA 17315. For more information see Events or call YCSWA at 717-845-1066.
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The Dillsburg Borough is looking for a resident who is interested in serving his/her community as a representative of the Dillsburg Borough at YCPC/LGAC meetings. The York County Planning Commission/Local Government Advisory Committee (YCPC/LGAC) Executive Subcommittee of York County consists of at least one representative from each municipal region in the County. The primary responsibility of the Executive Committee is to review and comment on all planning-related projects handled by the York County Planning Commission. Through this Committee local municipalities are provided with the opportunity to express their views on planning projects. Meetings are held in York once a month. Any Borough resident who is interested should contact Karen Deibler, Dillsburg Borough Manager, at 432-9969. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in your community.
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The Borough of Dillsburg will be celebrating its 175th Anniversary this year. Plans are still in the developing phase; however, we have created an email address where you can send your ideas & suggestions on how you would like to see this occasion commemorated. The email address is: dillsburg175@hotmail.com
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The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) announces the Robert C. Edwards Scholarship which is administered by the Robert C. Edwards Scholarship Foundation. The Scholarship will be presented to a selected student in each of the six (6) Districts of the PSAB. (Map is available at the Borough Office). The applicant must be from a Borough which is a member of the PSAB, and have been accepted for admission to an accredited College, University or School which offers a two (2) or a four (4) years degree/certificate program. The scholarship is for the first year (freshman) at the College, University or School. Scholarship payments, in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000), will be made directly to the College, University or School in which the applicant is enrolled. Application deadline is May 2, 2008. Applications are available at the Borough Office.
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Dillsburg Borough Manager, Karen Deibler, stated at the January 15, 2008 Council Meeting that the International Property Maintenance Code which the Borough adopted in 2001, will be enforced throughout the Borough. This will involve all properties, including residential, rental & commercial. The Borough Building Codes Enforcement Officer will be doing checks for compliance by observing properties as he travels throughout the Borough. Any violations noted will be documented and the property owner(s) will be notified in writing and given time to correct the problem. The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) book is available for review at the Borough Office during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The book is also available for purchase, the cost is $23.50. Please call 432-9969 with any questions.
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications for 2007 are now available. This program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities. To obtain an application visit State Rep. Perry's website at www.repperry.com or call his office at 432-0792.
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7.1 TONS OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTED!!
The York County Solid Waste Authority's recent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program netted 7.1 tons of household hazardous waste, with 213 vehicles participating in the program. The collection took place at the York County Solid Waste Authority Management Center and was offered to all York County residents. Gregg Pearson, Manager of the Authority's Recycling and Planning Division comments, "The program benefits York County by raising awareness of hazardous wastes found in the home and providing residents with an opportunity to divert household hazardous materials from the waste stream."
The Authority facilitates responsible solid waste management through an integrated strategy that emphasizes waste reduction, reuse, recycling and resource recovery. The Authority is the owner of the York County Resource Recovery Center in Manchester Township; and owns and operates a Yard Waste Transfer Facility, a Recyclable Material Drop-off Center, and an Education Center.
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Will you be ready if an emergency or a disaster occurs? Visit www.ready-york.org to learn how to prepare for natural or man-made emergencies and disasters. For additional information: Call the York County Office of Emergency Management at 717-840-2990.
Lloyd and Barbara Eichelberger, founders of Lobar INC, received a Citation from the Dillsburg Borough for the company's 40th anniversary. (also shown Jeff Griffin, Holly Kelley and Mark Ryder)
