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Holiday Fire Safety Tips:
Season for Sharing in Fire Safety
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.
Preventing Christmas Tree Fires
Holiday Lights
Holiday Decorations
Candle Care
Finally, as in every season, have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times. Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan.
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Curl up with a good Nook this winter! The Dillsburg Area Public Library located at 17 S. Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, is pleased to sponsor a holiday raffle basket. This gorgeous basket which includes a Barnes and Noble Nook eReader is valued at over $100 and includes many lovely holiday items. The basket will be on display and tickets will go on sale at the Library after the Dillsburg Christmas Tree Lighting on December 2. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The winner will be drawn at noon on Wednesday, December 21. All proceeds benefit the Dillsburg Library. Free, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks are available through the York County Library System webpage www.yorklibraries.org with a valid York County library card.
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Congratulations to the Carroll Citizens for Sensible Growth for being selected for a 2011 EPA Mid-Atlantic Environmental Achievement Award. The Carroll Citizens for Sensible Growth are being honored in the Non-profit/Volunteer category on Wednesday, April 13th at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Dillsburg Community Park
Dillsburg Borough is excited over the possibility of building the town’s first community park. This year, the Borough plans to seek funding assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s Community Conservation Partnership Program for the purchase of the park land. Property owner, Hershey Command LLC, plans to sell 5.5 acres of land to the Borough for the appraised value of $500,000. The future site of the Dillsburg Community Park is located on South Chestnut Street in Dillsburg Borough, across from the Dillsburg Elementary School and situated near several residential developments on Chestnut Street including: Chestnut Hollow, Autumn Woods, Windy Heights and Ironwood. Over 1,000 residents live adjacent to the proposed park lands.
The project is set to happen in multiple phases. The first of which is land acquisition. Future development phases of the park may include large and small dog park areas, connecting walking paths, parking lot, playground facilities, community swimming pool, restroom facilities and community services building.
Borough Officials are convinced that the park project is a true opportunity because, Hershey Command LLC has chosen to partner with the Borough to build a “much needed” community asset. Hershey Command has also pledged its services and equipment for site grading, etc. worth over an estimated $100,000. If the Borough does not ultimately acquire the land, Hershey Command LLC will develop it residentially.
The Community is urged to show support by participating in future fundraising campaign initiatives to help build the Dillsburg Community Park. Anyone having questions about, interested in assisting with or wishing to support the park project can call Dillsburg Borough Manager Deibler at717-432-9969 for more details.
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The 2011 Great American Cleanup of PA officially begins on March 1st, running through May 31st. In Northern York County, this effort is coordinated by Carroll Citizens for Sensible Growth for “Eco-Citizens of Carroll Township.”
Volunteers may register individually, or in groups. Anyone may submit a roadway, watershed, park or neighborhood locale as a project. There is no charge to property owners. Trash bags, safety vests, and gloves are provided through CCSG, by PennDOT, and Keep America Beautiful.
Organizations are encouraged to register projects such as recycling of tires or electronics, creating or enhancing green areas by planting plants, bulbs, and trees, removing or painting over graffiti that devalues your neighborhood, and other activities to beautify our community.
During the Pick It Up PA Days, April 16 – 30, registered events have access to free disposal. To volunteer, register a project or submit a cleanup site in northern York County, contact dogwoodhouse@comcast.net or call (717) 432-2211.
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Highmark Caring Place - A Center for Grieving Children ,Adolescents and their families: One out of 20 children will have a parent die before they graduate from high school. These children need help and support. The Highmark Caring Place is a safe place where grieving children and their families can come together and be with others who understands what they're going through. The Highmark Caring Place provides peer support groups, referral services, adult telephone support, and educational programs and resources for grieving children and families. Consultation services, educational presentations and resources are available for schools and other professionals in the community who work with children. All services are offered at no charge. The Highmark Caring Place operates four facilities, throughout Pennsylvania. Since the opening of the Caring Place in 1997, the program has served more than 60,000 family and community members. Fore more information about the Highmark Caring Place, contact 1-866-613-HOPE (4673) or visit the web site at www.highmarkcaringplace.com.
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New Hope Ministries' Volunteer Opportunities:
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Unused prescription and over-the-counter medications can be safely processed at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC). The RRC is a waste-to-energy facility that burns waste in enclosed, environmentally controlled combustion units. Processing medication in a waste-to-energy facility reduces it to an inert ash and helps produce green power. Medications can be managed in two ways:
· Place in your regular garbage. To minimize potential impacts to human health and the environment, take medication out of its original container and mix it with and undesirable substance, such as coffee grounds or kitty litter. The medication will be less appealing to children and pets, and unrecognizable to people who may intentionally go through your trash. Put it in a sealable bag, empty can, or other container to prevent the medication from leaking or breaking out of a garbage bag. Before disposing of a medicine container, scratch out all identifying information to make it unreadable. This will help to protect your identity and the privacy of your personal health information.
· Make an appointment to deliver your unused prescription medications to the RRC for FREE. York County residents (single household) may opt to deliver their unused prescription medications directly to the RRC if they don’t wish to place them out with the regular garbage. There is NO FEE to dispose of unused prescription medications. Only prescription (no over-the-counter_ medications are accepted in this program. Residents must call 717-845-1066 to make an appointment to deliver prescription medications to the RRC. Residents should call in advance (please allow one to two week's notice) to schedule their disposal date. The disposal process will take approximately 20 minutes. Residents are required to complete a brief registration form and will be escorted into the RRC by an Authority representative to dispose of the medications. Medications must come from a single household. Medications collected from multiple households can’t be accepted.
Other Tips:
· The FDA recommends flushing certain unused medications due to safety risk. To learn more, visit: www.fda.gov/consumer
· Do not give your medication to anyone else or take a prescription that wasn’t prescribed for you.
For more information contact the York County Solid Waste Authority: 717-845-1066 or visit www.ycswa.com
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Attention York County Seniors: Come and join us for lunch Monday through Friday and learn of our activities while making new friends. Call 717-432-2216 by 9 AM the day before you plan to attend to reserve a seat at the Dillsburg Senior Activity Center, 1 North Second Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019.
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Eco-Citizens of Carroll Township, York County, PA
2010 GREAT PA CLEANUP PROJECT FINAL RPT
Contacts: Carroll Citizens for Sensible Growth
Brad Pealer, (717) 919-1309; Deana Weaver (717)432-2211
April 15 – May 31, 2010
Municipalities: Carroll and Franklin Townships / Dillsburg Borough
Volunteers: 79 Adults, 3 Minors; Total: 82
Total Man Hours: 246
Collected debris: Est. 1,975 pounds
Expenses: $0
Carroll Township:
CCSG – 5 volunteers
Campground Rd to Dogwood Ln to Mountain Rd – 4 ea 30-gl trashbags
Spring Ln Dr, Gettysburg Pike – approx 4 bgs of trash
Celebration Church Congregation Project 5/23 – 40 Volunteers collected 45 each 30-gl bags of trash on:
Retention Pond & Field @/behind Rt15/GIANT Center, Siddonsburg Road, Ore Bank Road, Chestnut Grove Road
Golf Course Road – 5 each 30-gl trashbags (Shelvy Moorehead + one)
Golf Course Road at Rt15 & Gettysburg Rd – 6 each 30-gl trashbags
(reported to Jo, CT on 4/26)
Greenbrier to Mumper Lane to Ore Bank to Old York Rd, to Hsbg Pike to Barn - 7 each 30-gl trashbags
(Pickle-Chase Route done by Lou & Mary Lou Bercheni)
Stoney Run Road – Herb & Melba Bomberger – 2 bgs per month - 4 bgs total for April & May.
Logan Park – 9 each 30-gl trashbags (30 volunteers/ coordinated by Terry Hildebrand)
Franklin Township/ Dillsburg Borough:
Coover Park & Range End Road- 4 each 30-gl trashbags (4 vols from Scott Perry’s Office)
“Hazardous” - 6 car batteries (turned in to Shumaker’s Auto)
“Nuisance” – 4 truckloads of wood debris from commercial site in Borough
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Participate in a Survey to Help Update Historic Preservation Plan: The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMA) is conducting a survey to update its historic preservation plan. Public responses to the survey will help PHMC prepare Pennsylvania's Statewide Historic Preservation plan for 2012-2017. To take the survey, visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PAcommunitypres. The goal of this survey os for the public to inform the Pennsylvania's State Historic Preservation Office of what they value in their community in order to determine the preservation priorities of people who live and work in the Commonwealth. For more information or hard copy questionnaires, visit PHMS's website at www.phmc.state.us/bhp.
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Dillsburg Farmers Market - Saturdays from 7AM to noon at 117 North Baltimore St, parking lot of Springhouse Artisan and Antiques. Beginning May 21st, and run every Saturday from 7:00 am until noon, we will be having an outdoor Farmers Market in Dillsburg, Pa. This is planned to continue thru October.
The location for the Market is in the parking lot for Springhouse Artisans and Antiques, 117 North Baltimore Street. It will feature fruit and produce ( not chemically fertilized), baked goods and quality crafts/ artwork.
All the items featured will be locally produced and help support local farms and businesses.
Anyone needing additional information or interested in being a vendor should contact Yvonne at 571-2126.
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2010 Water Quality Report click here
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The Dillsburg Library is in need of the following for recycling: working or non working, with or without accessories but accessories preferred IPOD's, GPS units, Laptops, Cell phones, Ink cartridges and Toner cartridges. Bring these items to the Dillsburg lIbrary during normal business hours. Money raised is used to support Library operations and together we help to recycle ana make Dillsburg a better place to live.
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NORTHERN YORK COUNTY REGION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-
TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENT
As part of the data collection effort in the Route 15 Study, we need to hear from people who travel on Route 15 between Carroll Drive, York County and South Ridge Road, Adams County. Please take the travel survey for Route 15 at “Take the survey” at the link below.
http://www.ycpc.org/Transp%20-%20NYCRC%20Plan.htm
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The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced several workshops designed to help small and medium-sized businesses improve their energy efficiency and save money.
- The workshops will offer businesses information on energy supply optioins, illustrate how to identify energy cost-saving opportunities, and explain how to develop an energy plan.
- In addition, information about financial and technical resources for energy efficiency upgrades will be available. Registration for the workshops is free and sessions are open to the public.
For more informtion, including local dates and times, visit: RepPerry.com
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A Note from Met-Ed - Energy costs have been rising and now, your electric bill will increase in 2011 when rate caps expire. Lower future electric bills, simply by pre-paying a little extra today. With our Voluntary Pre-payment Plan (VPP), residential and small business customers pay a little more each month during 2009 and 2010. These pre-payments will earn 7.5 percent interest, and will be applied as credits to lower your monthly bills during 2011 and 2012. For more information on VPP or to enroll, go to Met-Ed.com or call toll free 1-866-283-8081.
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Pennsylvania homeowners are eligible for a special program aimed at improving the energy efficiency of their homes. Pennsylvania's Special Loan and Rebate Program for Energy Efficient Home Improvement provides both rebates and loans for homeowners upgrading their heating and cooling systems, windows and doors and insulation in their primary residences. For additonal information and electronic applications, pleae visit www.dep.state.pa.us. Call State Rep. Perry's office at 432-0792 with any questions.
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The York County Conservation District has Rainwater Barrels for sale:
60 gallon Barrel $125.00
80 Gallon Barrel $145.00
(tax is included in price)
Call: 717-840-7430 for more information.
Their web site is: http://www.yorkccd.org
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The Borough of Dillsburg has 175th Anniversary memorabilia items for sale at the Borough Office. We have t-shirts, books, magnets, wooden nickels, mugs, pins and posters. For cost information call the Borough Office at 432-9969.
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Does your home need important repairs? York County's Home Improvement Program (HIP) may be your answer! The Home improvement Program (HIP) is administered by the Housing and Community Development Division of the York County Planning Commission. It is design to help income eligible resident homeowners in York County by providing financial and technical assistance to obtain necessary home repairs. The funds in the Home Improvement Program (HIP) are provided in the form of a loan with a deferred payment. To qualify, your property must have conditions defined as substandard by the local housing code or by the program's rehabilitation standards. The goal of the HIP is to help you bring your home into standard condition. To be eligible, your total household gross income must fall within the guidelines as follows: 1 person - $38,500; 2 persons - $44,000; 3 persons - $49,500, etc. For more information and to obtain an application, please call 717-771-9870.
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York County Weatherization Program is a program to help people who have limited income lower their fuel bills, save energy and have more comfortable homes in the process. The work is done for those eligible Free of Charge! Who Qualifies? Any York County homeowner or tenant whose income falls below the following guidelines: 1 person - $21,660; 2 persons - $29,140; 3 persons - 36,620; add $7,480 for each additional person in household. For more information and an application, please call the York County Planning Commission at 717-771-9870 and ask for the Weatherization Program.
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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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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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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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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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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)
