1 FALL NEWSLETTER In This Issue Recreation Time- Page 3-9 Recycling Corner- Page 10 Community News- Page 11-22 Dover Township Community News Laurel Oswalt Township Manager 2480 West Canal Rd Dover, PA 17315 Phone: (717) 292-3634 Fax: (717) 292-1136 www.DoverTownship.org Municipal Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Except Weekends and Holidays Leaf collection will begin November 9, 2015 and run through December 18, 2015 or until first snow fall. Please place raked leaves by street for pickup. Saturday, October 31 between 6:00pm to 8:00pm Turn porch light on to participate Will not be cancelled due to inclement weather
The Northern York County Regional Police and The Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department are working together to enhance the ability of emergency responders to access key buildings like schools, grocery stores and other marked fire lanes for emergency situations.
Students, visitors and district staff are prohibited from parking in areas marked as fire lanes because doing so can prevent the timely arrival of first responders to the scene of medical, police or fire emer-gencies on school campuses. Shoppers are also prohibited from parking in marked fire lanes for any period of time. Any fire lane must remain clear 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Please take the time necessary to find parking in designated parking lots and not in a fire lane. Area principals are being asked to report fire-lane parking violations, and to assist in educating their cam-pus communities in this effort.
October 24, 2015 - Harpers Ferry, WV. This quaint town sits where West Virginia, Virginia and Mary-land touch. It is nestled between the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. The town dates to the early 1700s and was significant during the events lead-ing up to the Civil War. There are many original buildings still standing in the town. For the adven-turous types, you can hike up to see an amazing view of the rivers. Cost: $25 per person for Dover Township and West Manchester Township resi-dents/$35 per person for non-residents. Price in-cludes admission to the National Park. Bring your cameras! 7 am departure from Township Building; 2480 W. Canal Rd. Dover, PA 17315 5 pm leave Harpers Ferry. Approx. return to Dover at 7pm.
December 5, 2015 – New York City. Enjoy the Big Apple all dressed up for Christmas! This is an “on your own” trip. Go see the Rockettes (book your tickets soon!) or another show, ice skate in Rockefeller Center under the big tree, be sure to see the amazing window displays and don’t forget the shopping! Cost: /$45 per per-son for Dover Township residents/$55 per per-son for non-residents. 6am departure from Township Building: 2480 W. Canal Rd. Dover, PA 17315 6pm leave New York. Approx. return to Dover at 10:30pm.
Trunk or Treat in the Park Friday, October 30, 2015
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brookside Park: Our annual tradition
returns to Brookside Park. Games, storyteller and candy, candy, candy!
Concessions will be available. Please bring a donation of non-perishable food
for the Dover Food Bank! One item equals a FREE hot dog or drink. Contact
Chalet at 292-3634 if you, or your group, would like to enter your car.
Christmas in the Park
Saturday, December 5, 2015
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brookside Park: Come to Christmas in
the Park for a free picture with Santa. A craft project will be provided while
you wait. Be sure to bring a camera to take the picture. Santa will arrive at
6 pm. Concessions will be available. Please bring a donation of
non-perishable food for the Dover Food Bank! One item equals a FREE hot
dog or drink. Volunteers are needed to help decorate the park. Please contact
Chalet at 292-3634 for more information!
Dover Township Fishing Show Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10, 2016
8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Saturday)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Sunday)
at Dover Township Community Building: Our Annual
Fishing Show returns. Presentations will happen throughout the day.
Vendors will be on hand selling merchandise. There will be door prizes and
raffles throughout the event! Concessions will be available. Admission: $3
Dover Township Recreation Upcoming Events
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14TH ANNUAL GROUNDHOG DAY
PROGNOSTICATION & DINNER
PROGNOSTICATION
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016
Dover Community Park (2481 W. Canal Rd)
Starts at 7:00 am at the Log House
Free coffee and hot chocolate
Receive a ticket for a Free Spaghetti Dinner
ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER
Dover Community Building (3700 Davidsburg Road)
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Advance Ticket Purchase:
Adult $5.00
Age 3 to 12 $3.00
Age 2 and under Free
Tickets at the Door:
Adult $10.00
Age 3 to 12 $6.00
Age 2 and under Free
WILL IT BE A LATE WINTER OR AN EARLY SPRING? DOVER DOUG KNOWS!!!!
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Bus Trips for 2016 Dover Township will be increasing the number of bus trips for 2016. Some old favorite trips are re-turning, plus we have some NEW trips. Information is limited at this time for some trips. Please contact Chalet in early 2016 for more information.
Schedule:
February 13 – Valentine’s Day Lunch Cruise – Inner Harbor (see description)
April 9 – Washington DC for the Cherry Blossoms
May 21 – Philadelphia Zoo
June 18 – New York City
July 23 – White Water Rafting in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
August 6-7 – Williamsburg, Virginia (Overnight)
September 24 – Sunfest at Ocean City, Maryland
October 15 – Battleship New Jersey
November 5 – Penn State Home Game vs. Iowa (see description)
December 10 – New York City
Valentine’s Day Lunch Cruise
Saturday, February 13th
Schedule:
10:00 am —Bus departs Dover Township Building
11:30 am — Board Spirit Cruise
12:00 pm —Cruise departs
2:00 pm — Cruise returns
Free time to explore the Inner Harbor
6:00 pm —Bus departs for return home .
Package Includes:
Round trip bus transportation from Dover Township Building to Inner Harbor.
Buffet Lunch aboard Spirit Cruises with cof-fee, tea and iced tea. Cash bar available
Dining on an enclosed, climate controlled deck.
Cruise past the National Aquarium, Ft. McHenry and the Key Bridge.
Not Included: Bus driver tip and gratuity for server. .
$97 per person Resident $107 per person Non-Resident Contact Chalet, Recreation Director, at 292-3634 for more information.
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Iowa @ Penn State Home Game
November 5, 2016
Details:
$80 deposit required to hold each seat for trip.
Exact cost will be determined once Penn State contacts us in the spring.
Once Penn State contacts us, those with reserved seats will be contacted with final pricing.
Total cost will include roundtrip bus transportation from the Dover Township Building.
Game time likely will not be determined until the week before the actual game.
We will determine our schedule based on game time.
Contact Chalet at (717) 292-3634 for more information.
We Are...Penn State!
Youth Sports Contact Information:
Dover Area Aquatic Club – www.swimdover.org
Dover Area Soccer Association - http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=doverareasoccer
Dover Eagle Youth Wrestling Club - http://www.freeteams.com/doveryouthwrestling/
Brian Widmayer, Deputy Firefighter Wayne Latchaw, OPS Chief
Georgia Sprenkel, Message Clerk
Dover Township EMA has been added to the Information Racks as you come
into the front door or the Township building. Forms for Special Needs resi-
dents have been added. If you know someone who has special medical needs,
please feel free to take a form. The completed form can be brought right to
the Township front desk.
Watch for upcoming Preparedness Information for the winter weather.
Be Safe!
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Check out what’s happening at Heritage Senior Center for Do-ver Community/York County residents age 60 and over. Stop in Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm and get acquainted!
We offer a hot lunch at Noon each day. Activities include cards, Wii games, Bingo, Exercise Classes, Bible Study, Knitting Group, Book Discussion Group, Day/Overnight Trips, Computer Lab, Health/Nutrition Education and lots of fun and socialization.
Volunteer for Our Meals-on-Wheels program that distributes meals to homebound seniors Mon-Wed-Fri. Call Marci at 292-7471 for details – you can drive as little or as often as your schedule permits.
Join Heritage Members and Friends for a trip to Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa, 5/15-5/20/16, $660ea. , double occupancy. Call for details.
Our Exercise Programs will get you moving, improve your health and get you out of the house! Join your friends (and make some new ones) by attending one or more of the following classes:
Tai Chi (Sun Style), Mondays at 1pm with certified Tai Chi Instructor, Marci Roth
(pre-registration is required).
Healthy Steps in Motion, Tuesdays at 9am
Strong Bodies, Tuesdays and Fridays at 9am
Zumba Gold, 9am, Thurs. with Patti Krigbaum at Dover UCC.
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Preparing Mailboxes for Winter
The Township would like to remind residents living along local roads that now is the time to prepare
your mailboxes for the winter months. Snow from the plows can easily damage mailboxes that are not
prepared. Mailboxes are normally places within the states legal right-of-way;
however, mailboxes damage is the responsibility of the property owner.
If a mailbox is placed as far from the edge of the road so that it is not hanging over the curb and the
mailbox is on a sturdy support, it should be able to withstand the force of the snow thrown from the
plow.
Place a 6 to 8 inch piece of reflective tape on the mailbox to help snow plow operators
see it at night.
Remove snow from around the mailbox, but never throw it back onto the road.
How to Properly Dispose of Your Medical Waste When Penn Waste’s recycling facility opened earlier this year, they began taking more material. While
the recycling capabilities have increased as technology has grown, there are still some materials that
cannot be recycled in our facility. Medical waste and needles have been appearing more often in our
recycling stream over the past few months. These items are a serious health hazard to our employees
and the public. Do not place these items in your recycling bin.
By improperly disposing of medical items, you are putting all of our employees at risk of needle sticks,
lacerations or worse. In order to ensure that our employees are in a safe work environment, please
consider disposing your medical waste and needles with your trash instead of placing them with your
recyclables.
In order to dispose of your medical waste properly, they recommend placing any used needles in a
heavy plastic container (laundry detergent bottles, coffee cans, etc.). This will ensure that the needles
will not stick any of our employees during collection. Place these materials in your trash can or bag.
This will ensure that the material will be taken to one of our disposal sites and not to our recycling
facility.
If you would like to read more on how to store and handle your medical waste, please
Illicit Discharges 101: What is storm water runoff? When it rains or snows, storm water flows over streets, lawns, fields and buildings to lower areas such as lakes, streams and wetlands. This runoff can collect debris, oil, grease, pesticides, fertilizers and other pollutants that eventually make their way into our rivers, creeks or lakes. Runoff from highways ends up in Pennsylvania's lakes and streams. It eventually ends up in the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. The pollutants washed off of streets and roads can then add to the burden of pollutants from other sources such as industrial sites, urban-
ized areas, and agricultural areas.
Dover's Pollution Reduction strategies In compliance with Pennsylvania DEP and Federal EPA regulations, Dover Township has developed a Storm Water Management Plan for highways and other facilities in the urbanized portions of the Township. The goal of the plan is to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. The plan addresses six minimum control measures: • Public education and outreach • Public involvement/participation • Illicit discharge detection and elimination • Construction site storm water runoff control • Post construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment • Good housekeeping and pollution prevention
What role does the public play in Dover's Storm Water Management Plan? In addition to being Dover's primary customer, the traveling public is has a key role in helping Dover manage storm water runoff to reduce pollutants. Litter is a one pollutant that can start on roadways and end up in streams. Reduction in littering and participation in the Town-ship’s adopt a road/right of way program are ways for people to get involved to improve the appearance of our public places, but these ac-tivities can also improve the quality of water running off of our roads. Illicit discharges are another area where the public can have a large impact on water quality.
What is an Illicit Discharge?
An illicit discharge is an illegal connection or tie-in to a storm sewer. Municipal storm sewers are designed to convey storm water runoff to nearby lakes and streams to prevent flooding, but they are not designed to handle flow from sources such as downspouts. Generally there is no treatment of the runoff before it empties into a receiving stream. Dumping anything other than storm water into a storm drain is illegal and considered an illicit discharge. This is an area where the public can have a significant effect on water quality from highways and streets. Examples of Illicit Discharges • Sanitary wastewater (sewage) • Septic tank waste
• Car Wash, laundry and industrial wastewater • improper disposal of automotive fluids and household toxics (i.e. motor oil, antifreeze or pesticides) • Spills on roadways and other accidents Why is an illicit discharge a problem? Illicit discharges carry pollutants into storm water systems and from there to streams and lakes. These pollutants can cause unpleasant odors, public health concerns and harm aquatic life. How can I help reduce Polluted Storm Water Runoff? • Never dump anything down a storm sewer or drain • Take used oil to your local quick lube or auto shop • Dispose of pet waste in a trash can • Wash your car on your lawn so excess water, Chemicals and dirt are filtered through grass and vegetation • Visit Pennsylvania DEP's web site for more information on storm water
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30 East Canal St
Dover Pa. 17315
Phone # (717) 292-1493
Fax# (717) 292 3521
Check out our new web site
www.UnionFireAndHose.com
Saturday ,October 24th, will be our final public supper for 2015. Meatloaf and Boiled
Beef Pot Pie served at 3:30, available in the dining room or for carry out.
Meat Drawings will be held Friday, November 20th. Doors open at 5 pm, dinner served at 6 pm, drawing begins at 7 pm. No tickets needed or charge for dinner. Support the fire company by buying tickets for the meat drawing and other games of chance. Meat prizes from Weaver's of Wellsville. Any questions, contact Elaine Kroft - 292-1392.
Coach bag BINGO will be help Sunday, November 1st. Doors open at 12:30; Bingo @ 2 pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door. 24 games of Bingo included. 2 special games and 2 raffles plus 50/50 and other games of chance. For tickets, contact Cathy Strine 873-0385 or Elaine Kroft - 292-1392.
Union Fire and Hose #1
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Weigelstown Lions Serve the Dover Community The Weigelstown Lions Club celebrated 60 years of community service this year. Dur-
ing the July, 2014 to June, 2015 year, this group of Lions spent over 700 hours of their
time serving the Dover Community and made numerous donations to local community
organizations. Lions assisted at National Night Out, Community Day at Lehr Park,
and Food Distribution at Dover Food Bank to name a few. Additionally, moneys raised
from chicken BBQ's and the annual Basket/Purse Bingo, have helped support many
local organizations such as Boy and Girl scouts, Dover Athletic Association, Local
Community Library, Heritage Senior Center, Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department , Dover Area Food Bank,
and others. The Weigelstown Lions final fundraiser for 2015 will be our Chicken BBQ on Saturday, October 3rd.
Stands will be located at CVS and the Fox Run/Carlisle Road intersection. Chicken will be available starting at
10:30am until sold-out. A chicken dinner includes ½ chicken, baked potato, roll and applesauce for $7.50.More in-
formation about the Weigelstown Lions club can be found on our web site:
Story Times are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
9:30 am Babies and Books These sessions are geared for parent and child from birth to 2 years.
10:30 am Toddler Time These sessions are geared for 2 and 3 year old children and an adult.
1:00 pm Preschool Story Time These sessions are geared for children ages 4, 5 and 6. Parents may join
us or browse in the library.
September
15, 16, 17 M is for Me
22, 23, 24 K is for Kindergarten
29, 30, Oct. 1 A is for Apple
October
6, 7, 8 F is for Fire Safety
13, 14, 15 C is for Colors
20, 21, 22 D is for Dog
27, 28, 29 P is for Pumpkin
November
3, 4, 5 M is for Mouse
10, 11, 12 E is for Eating
17, 18, 19 S is for Sheep
24, 25 T is for Thanksgiving
December
1, 2, 3 G is for Go
8, 9, 10 B is for Bears
15, 16, 17 H is for Holiday
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S N O W E M E R G E N C Y R O U T E S
Clearview Road (entire length)
North Salem Church Road (entire length)
Schoolhouse Road (N Salem Church to Harmony Grove)
Salmon Run Road (entire length)
Emig Mill Road (entire length)
Baker Road (entire length)
Taxville Road (entire length)
Milky Way Road (entire length)
Sundial Road (entire length)
Solar Drive (entire length)
Glen Hollow Drive (entire length)
Falcon Lane (entire length)
Sunshine Drive (entire length)
Condor Lane (entire length
The above roads have been designated as snow emergency routes. No person shall operate a motor
vehicle on the designated roads in a manner that may cause the vehicle to become stalled either by
not being properly equipped with chains or effective snow tires or running out of gas. The term
motor vehicles also include, but are not limited to, snowmobiles, trailers, three-wheeled and four-
wheeled vehicles. If a snow emergency is declared, parking on these streets is prohibited until the
emergency is declared terminated.
If snowfall is expected, please remove any vehicles on the roadway the day
before. Non-compliance could result in fines or towing at owner’s expense.
Dover Township’s Code of Ordinances Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles & Traffic §15-807
Weeping Willow Lane (entire length)
Old Carlisle Road (entire length)
Park Street (entire length)
Hilton Avenue (entire length)
Poplars Road (entire length)
Fox Run Road (Canal to Cardinal)
Conewago Road (Carlisle to Rohlers Church)
Rohlers Church Road (Conewago to Bull)
Spectrum Road (entire length)
Spectrum Road (entire length)
Rainbow Circle (entire length)
Timberlyn Drive (entire length)
Blue Jay Drive (entire length)
Long Meadow Drive (entire length)
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October 2015 events
Children’s Programs:
Monday, October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 7pm - Evening Story Time. Every Monday at 7 pm. Wear your pj’s if you wish, and enjoy the stories.
Wednesday, October 7, 4:30 - 5:30 THE DANGER CLUB IS BACK! - You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Toilets, Would You? We all do it every day: multiple visits to the smallest room in the house. But how much do you know about the history of the toilet and come to think of it, what happens after you flush? Join us if you like to grapple with
plungers and generally defy gravity ... if you dare! (Ages 10-13)
Saturday, October 10, 11 am —3 pm - Reading Rainbow Family Event. York County Libraries present a Reading Rainbow Family Event. Filled with stories and other activities, this free event kicks off at 11 am, when you can meet author Kim Norman (Puddle Pug, Clap Your Paws, Crocadaddy). The festivities will be held at York College of
Pennsylvania in Willman Business Center on the fifth floor of Yoekview Hall, 441 Country Club Road, York.
Wednesday, October 14, 4:30pm – 5:30pm Lego Builders Club, Grades 1-6. Supplies will be provided.
Saturday October 24, 10 am – 12 noon - Pokemon Players Club – Bring your cards and learn to play.
Thursday, October 29, 1 pm—Special Intergenerational Storytime (Held in the Heritage Senior Center). A special Halloween storytime is on tap for this day. Children, and adults, are encouraged to come in costume for this storytime that will feature a parade of costumes, stories, and treat bags given to the children from those seniors in
attendance. Please notify the library by October 22nd if you plan to attend.
Baby Time - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays 9:30 a.m.
These sessions are geared for parent and child from birth to 2 years of age. Introduce your baby to literature and the library as Mr. George shares favorite books, knee jogs, songs, nursery rhymes, and more. This is a great time for social interaction for both baby and parents. Grandparents, caregivers, and siblings are welcome, too. Fall session
continues through week of December 14.
Toddler Time - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays 10:30 am
These sessions are geared for children ages 2 and 3 with an adult. Join Mr. George as he shares books, rhymes, music, movement activities, finger-plays, crafts, and more!
Toddler Time has three different sessions – select the one that suits you the best. Fall session continues through week of December 14.
Preschool Story Time - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays 1:00 pm
These sessions are geared for children ages 4, 5, and 6. Parents may join us or browse in the library. Join Mr. George as he shares books, music, action games, and more! Fall
session continues through week of December 14.
Adult Programs:
Saturday, October 17, 11 am—4:30 pm –York Book Expo. Held at the York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Avenue, York. For more information about authors, exhibitors, and
more, visit their website at www.yorkbookexpo.org.
Friends of the Dover Area Community Library Meeting – Monday, October 19 at 1 pm. Call the library for details. Friends of the Dover Area Community Library will meet at
the library. New members are welcome.
Tech Guru – Wednesday, October 21, 2 pm – 4 pm. Drop in and talk to the Tech Guru to get help with your PC, laptop, Tablet, or eReader.
The Tech Guru is at the library the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Knitting Group - Wednesdays - 6 pm. Knit, chat, share, learn, and get out of the house… who could ask for more? Check at the main desk to see if there is a special project
this month, or bring in your current project. All knitters welcome. Group meets every Wednesday.
Friday Morning Knitting Group – Friday, October 9, 10 am. Knit, chat, share, learn, and get out of the house...who could ask for more? Check at the main desk to see if there
is a special project this month, or bring in your current project. All knitters are welcome. Group meets the 2nd Friday of every month.
Breastfeeding Support Group - Friday, October 16, 10 am – 12 noon. Are you pregnant or breastfeeding? Do you have questions? Share our experiences, discuss
concerns, and help each other. A Certified Lactation Counselor will be available to provide information and encouragement. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome. Call
Ruthann with questions at 717-600-6552. Group usually meets 1st and 3rd Fridays.
Maximizing Your Social Security—Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 pm. Did you know there are 729 ways for a married couple to claim Social Security? Not making the best
choice could cost you up to $100,000 in lost benefits. Don’t make a costly and irreversible mistake. Join York Independents, INC—retirement, insurance and mortgage experts
for this important program titled “Maximizing Your Social Security”.
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SHILOH GARDEN CLUB NEWS
Our next meeting will be held October 25, 2015 at the
Dover Community Center 3700 Davidsburg Rd. Dover, PA 17315.
The speaker will be Mr. Clayton Lutz, PA Regional wildlife biologist. He will present barn owl
conservation in Pennsylvania.
Membership meeting begins at 10:45 am with dessert served by the hostess committee at noon. Pro-
gram follows at 12:30 pm. Check-out this event as it should be quit interesting. Guests are welcome
to attend.
Our club also received a blue ribbon recently at the York Fair for the 250th Anniversary Celebration.
We entered a display of 50 years of our garden club, which was well enjoyed by everyone.
Congratulations to all members who contributed to this successful venture.
On November 18th, we will again meet at the Dover Community Center for a greens workshop. This
is a Wednesday , rather than a Tuesday . Members will make Holiday arrangements which will be
delivered to club members and friends living in assisted living facilities who cannot attend meet-
