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ecreatition Fall 2009 Volume 16.4

Light Up NightWHERE: Cousler Park 1060 Church Road

WHEN: December 4th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Annual tree lighting ceremony at Cousler Park. The event will include a performance by Central York High School Holiday Brass, lighting of trees and a special visit from Santa.

RECREATION COMMISSIONMeets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the municipal offi ce at 7:00 p.m. Public is welcome to attend

Manchester Township3200 Farmtrail RoadYork, PA 17406-5699(717) 764-4646

Commission Members:Patti PageJames KohrPamalee SnyderCraig JacobyVanessa Rutter-Garcia

Recreation DirectorGARTH ERICSONE-mail: g.ericson@mantwp.com

Recreation Commission Meeting Dates:October 8, 2009November 12, 2009December 10, 2009

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PARKS:

Cousler Park 1060 Church Road (corner of Church & Greenbriar Roads)

Eagles View Park 2399 Friesian Road

Emigsville Park 15 Emig Road

Johnston’s Park 2985 Lewisberry Road

Mt. View Park 3298 Raintree Road

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PARKS:Nittany Park Olmstead Way (Penn State Estate Development)

Ridings Recreational Area 19 Martingale Drive (Ridings Development)

Stillmeadow Park 600 Kyle Road

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Manchester Township Parks and RecreationGlobal

Basic Info: Sports & Recreation—Recreational SportsDescription: A group dedicated to providing information about all of the different recreational events and offerings from Manchester Township.

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Kid ProgramsAmerican Red Cross Babysitting Certifi cation Class

The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training program is a fun, interactive course that will teach your child to:

• Care for children• Be a good leader and role model• Make good decisions, solve problems and stay safe• Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and

household accidents• Learn business skills such as writing a resume and

interviewing for a job

Participants will receive instructional book, DVD and babysitting kit at the completion of the class.

WHEN: Saturday November 7, 2009

TIME: 9am – 2pm

WHERE: Manchester Township Municipal Complex 3200 Farmtrail Road York, PA 17406

WHO: Ages 11-15

COST: $35.00

REGISTRATIONDEADLINE: November 3, 2009

Minimum – 8 participants/ Maximum – 12Bring a bagged lunch

York County Parks – Canine Meadows: Off-leash Dog Area

A 13.5-acre regional off-leash, fenced dog area available at John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York.

For further information contact York County Parks at 717-840-7440 or visit the websites parks@york-county.org and www.yorkcountyparks.org.

SPORTS – Contact Persons

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL / BASKETBALL / TEE BALL:Manchester Township Athletic Association –www.mtaaonline.org

SOCCER:York Youth Soccer – 741-6939www.panthersusa.org

LACROSSE:CYLAXCLUB@yahoo.com

FOOTBALL / CHEERLEADING:Eastern York CountyKent Anderson – 818-7273Yorktowne Patriots – 676-6629www.yorktownepatriots.org

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL / BASKETBALL / TEE BALL:

SOCCER:

LACROSSE:

FOOTBALL / CHEERLEADING:

Breakfast With SantaWHEN: Saturday – December 12th, 2009

TIME: Begins promptly at 8:30 – 10:00 am

WHERE: Township Complex 3200 Farmtrail Road

WHO: Township Residents 12 and under

COST: $5.00 per child (Adults – coffee and Danish will be served at no cost)

An opportunity to have children enjoy breakfast and to talk to Santa.

Photo opportunities will also be available.

Register by December 4th

Maximum number of participants is 70.

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Adult Programs

Active Adult ActivitiesNortheastern Senior Center serves the senior residents of a number of municipalities, including Manchester Township. The Senior Center is located at 131 Center Street, Mount Wolf. Call 266-1400 for information.

Northeastern Senior Center is actively seeking volunteers for various activities. Please call 266-1400 if interested.

Scrapbooking Crop ClubWHEN: Saturday - October 10, 2009 Saturday - November 7, 2009 Saturday - December 5, 2009

TIME: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

WHERE: Johnston’s Park 2985 Lewisberry Road

COST: $5.00 each class (Must register in advance) Please call Tracey Wesstrom at 779-0708 for

reservations

No instruction! No sales pitch! Lots of space! Lots of ideas! Just lots of time to work on preserving your memories for future generations.

WHEN: Friday- March 5, 2010

TIME: 7:30 am – departure from municipal complex 9:30 am – approx. arrival at Convention Center 3:30 pm – leave Convention Center 6:00 pm – approx. return to municipal complex COST: $65.00 Residents / $70.00 Non-Residents

Includes light breakfast, beverage on return trip and tip for bus driver

THEME: The 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show will treat visitors to an exotic journey with the theme, Passport to the World.

The show will transport visitors to dozens of destinations covering the globe. Among the most impressive will be India, a land of colors, textures, scents and sounds that will come to life amid a shower of fl owers in an Indian wedding scene. The Netherlands, with its rainbow of blooms, will be portrayed in a fl oating fl ower market fi lled with over 100,000 blooms. The natural wonders of South Africa will be captured in fl owers that depict the vivid colors and patterns of costumes of the Zulu. The Amazon jungle of Brazil will unfold in an otherworldly canopy of sparkling waterfalls, tropical fl ora and exotic wildlife. Singapore, the “Pearl of Asia,” will be presented in a luminescent tribute to the orchid, and New Zealand, a rugged land of beauty, will explode with color and imagination inspired by the wild fl ora and traditions of the native Maori.

New York City “On Your Own” Bus Trips

WHEN: Saturday - November 21, 2009 Saturday - December 5, 2009

TIME: 6:00 am - Departure from municipal complex 10:00 am - Approximate arrival in New York City 7:00 pm - Leave New York City 11:00 pm - Approximate return to municipal complex

COST: $50.00 Resident/ $54.00 Non-Resident

Includes light breakfast, beverage on return trip, and tip for bus driver.

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What if all the playgrounds in York County were closed?

That’s what it is like for 5,000 children in York County with disabilities!

Insipring H.O.P.EIs changing that

York County’s only barrier-free playground will become a reality during

BUILD WEEK MAY 18-23, 2010

Consider volunteering for 1 of the committees:Public RelationsFundraising Special EventsConstructionVolunteer CoordinationFoodChildcare

Come win prizes... to help us raise funds for the construction of the new barrier-free playground to be constructed at Cousler Park in May 2010.

Win Prizes from: Arbonne, Cookie Lee, Longaberger and more…

Upcoming Quarter Auctions:October 27thNovember 17thDecember 8th

Will be held in the multipurpose room of:Manchester Township Municipal Building3200 Farmtrail RoadYork, PA 17406

Doors open at 6:00 pm Auction begins at 7:00 pm.

For more information contact Debbie Perry 764-1021.

For information on Flocking a Friend and an order form visit the website:

www.inspiringhopeyork.org

CONSIDER MAKING A CASH DONATION TO HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $400,000.00.

Make checks payable to “Inspiring H.O.P.E”. All donations are tax deductible. Inspiring H.O.P.E. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Mail donations to: Debbie Perry 2810 Larchmount Drive York, PA 17404.

Visit our website at www.inspiringhopeyork.org

ANOTHER WAY TO HELP RAISE FUNDSIS TO FLOCK A FRIEND!

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Health Insurance AssistanceThe York County Area Agency on Aging is sponsoring a monthly program to help seniors with Medicare benefi ts and services. Apprise Counselors are trained to answer your questions regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, prescription drugs, preventive care, and assist with paperwork.

When: Second Thursday of each month October 8, November 12 and December 10

Time: 8:30 am – noon

Where: Municipal Complex 3200 Farmtrail Road

Please contact the York County Area Agency on Aging at 717-771-9002 or 1-800-632-9073 to schedule an appointment.

ATTENTION BUS TRIP PARTICIPANTSManchester Township Residents will receive preference on all bus trips up to 45 days prior to the trip. Non-Residents may sign up immediately, however they will be placed on a waiting list until the 45th day, at which time, any remaining seats will be fi lled 1st come, 1st served. There is no limit to the number of seats residents may reserve.

A $5.00 non-refundable deposit will reserve your seat for all bus trips unless otherwise noted

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE 5 WEEKS PRIOR TO TRIP

Please note that refunds on cancelled seat(s) for bus trips will not be issued unless a written cancellation is received at least two (2) weeks prior to the trip and only if the cancelled seat(s) are fi lled by another party. The $5.00 deposit in non-refundable.

Summer Entertainment SeriesThanks to sponsors of the 2009 Summer Entertainment Series at Cousler Park.

C.S. Davidson Inc.Brown’s Farm Market and Garden CenterMetro BankCaskey PrintingELA Group

Facility Rental FeesEmigsville Park Johnston’s Park“Scout “ Building located atlocated at 15 Emig Road 2985 Lewisberry Road

Resident($25. Deposit) ($50. Deposit)$60.- 2 hrs. or less rental $90.- more than 2 hrs

Non-Resident($25. Deposit) ($50. Deposit)$80.- 2 hrs. or less rental $120.- more than 2 hrs

Multi-Purpose RoomWhen not being used for recreation activities, the multi-purpose room at 3200 Farmtrail Road, is available for rent. Contact the municipal offi ce for additional information.

Pavilions at several of the parks are also available for rent. For more information contact the municipal offi ce at 764-4646.

ALL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND BUS TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO ADEQUATE PARTICIPATION.

YOU WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THE ACTIVITY IS CANCELLED.

Mini Session Of Fit-N-SlimWHEN: Monday and/or Thursdays / November November 30- December 17

TIME: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm WHERE: Township Complex 3200 Farmtrail Road

Cost: $10.00 Residents 1x a week $20.00 Residents 2x’s a week $12.00 non-Residents 1x a week $24.00 Residents 2x’s a week

Get results with our 60- minute class. Fit-n-Slim! Burn body fat as you build lean muscle and your boost metabolism. We’ve developed this total body workout based on our experience working with thousands of woman over the last 18 years. All fi tness levels are welcome. Bring 3-5 lb. weights and a mat.Reminder

As contained in Chapter 16, Part I of the Codifi ed Ordinances of Manchester Township.

Smoking at any Manchester Township park is prohibited in the following areas:• Stage area at Cousler Park.• All playground areas.• All indoor facilities.

We also ask you to refrain from smoking in any area where large groups of children are at play.

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Leaf CollectionOctober 26 through December 11, 2009

Rake your leaves to the curb; DO NOT put leaves in bags. DO NOT put leaves with regular garbage.

Please DO NOT place boards, wood, bricks, etc. on your leaves. These items can cause extensive damage to our leaf collection equipment.

NO GRASS CLIPPINGS

PLEASE NOTE: Leaves will not be picked up according to a specifi c schedule because of unknown factors such as volume of leaves and uncertainty of weather conditions.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

Fall

Offi ce: 3200 Farmtrail RoadYork, PA 17406-5699

Phone: 717-764-4646

Hours: Monday-Friday8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

E-mail: info@mantwp.com

Board of SupervisorsLisa D. WingertMichele M. SchanbacherLawrence V. YoungDelmar L. HauckEdward P. Dankanich

Supervisors Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building

Township Manager/Secretary:David A. Raver

Assisant Manager:Timothy R. James

Offi ce Supervisor/Assistant Secretary:Debra K. McCune

Public Works Superintendent:Kenneth E. Goodyear

Zoning/Planning Offi cer:Stewart S. Olewiler, III

Fire Chief:Richard R. Shank, Jr.

Offi ce Closed:November 3, 2009GENERAL ELECTION

November 26 & 27, 2009 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS

December 24 & 25, 2009CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

December 31, 2009January 1, 2010NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS

For information about the township and events – Please visit our web site: www.mantwp.com

Manchester Township now accepts:

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If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend any township meetings, please contact the offi ce at least three (3) business days prior to discuss how your needs may best be served.

Remember to turn your clocks back- Daylight Savings time ends Sunday - November 1st 2009

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Tips from the Tax CollectorIt’s tax time again and I’d like to remind you to please write a contact phone number on your check! Unlisted phone numbers make it diffi cult to reach you if there is a question or problem with your check.

Please note that for your protection, we are not able to change the name printed on your tax notice. The name on the tax bill comes from the York County deed database. If you’d like to change your name due to marriage, etc. it must be changed at the Recorder of Deeds offi ce. The only exception is we can remove a deceased spouse’s name from the bill at the surviving spouses’ request.

Many of you have not registered your homes in the Homestead / Farmstead Tax rebate program which can reduce your school taxes. Forms for the program will be mailed to all unapproved residential parcels by the Central York School District this fall. Forms are also available on the district website at www.cysd.k12.pa.us. or the York County website at www.york-county.org.

Please call the tax offi ce at 767-6689 with any questions.

Jean Stambaugh, Manchester Township Tax Collector

Please RecycleThe York County Solid Waste Authority is having their 17th annual phone book recycling program. Residents and businesses can recycle their phonebooks, magazines and catalogs now through October 29, 2009.

Resource Recovery Center2651 Blackbridge RoadYork, PA 17406

Call (717) 845-1066 with questions.

Tax Collector – Window HoursWindow hours are Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, 12:00 – 3:00 pm, except for holidays.

As always, a secure night slot on the outside of the Township building is available for payments when the window is closed.

A Note from the Public Works DepartmentIn order to provide you with services such as street sweeping, snow plowing, anti-skid material application trash collection, emergency protection such as fi re, medical and police, it is important to keep all roads, streets, sanitary sewer and storm water easements clear of trees and shrubbery.

Trees and shrubs must be trimmed in back of the paved cartway of the street, and branches cannot hang any lower than 15 feet above the road surface.

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Swine FluFor information and updates on the status of the disease vist:

www.H1N1inPA.com

or call the Department of Health at1-877-PA-HEALTH(1-877-724-3258)

Reminder!!!Do not place trash receptacles at your collection point more than 24 hours before the scheduled collection. Receptacles placed more than 24 hours before WOULD BE IN VIOLATION of Section 20-105.1 of the Manchester Township Code of Ordinances.

MS4Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System

PLEASE DO NOT POLLUTE

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VISIT:www.epa.gov/npdes

Because stormwater runoff is generated from dispersed land surfaces–pavements, yards, driveways, and roofs–efforts to control stormwater pollution must consider individual, household, and public behaviors and activities that can generate pollution from these surfaces. These common individual behaviors have the potential to generate stormwater pollution:

• littering• disposing of trash and recyclables• disposing of pet-waste• applying lawn-chemicals• washing cars• changing motor-oil on impervious driveways• household behaviors like disposing leftover paint

and household chemicals

Flu Shots Offered for Township Residents

Drive-thru fl u shot clinicSunday – October 25, 200910am – 2pm

The York County Area Agency on Aging (YCAAA), in partnership with Wellspan Health, York City Bureau of Health, and Manchester Township Department of Fire Services will hold a drive-thru fl u shot clinic at the Manchester Township Municipal Services Complex, 3200 Farmtrail Road, York, PA 17406.

The clinic will offer fl u shots to York County residents 9 years of age or older. Pneumonia shots will also be offered to eligible adults.

During the “ Roll In – Roll Up – Roll Out” Clinic, participants will roll down the car window, complete the necessary paperwork, roll up their sleeve, and receive their vaccine without getting out of their vehicle.

Pre-registration can be downloaded from the “News and Events”: page of YYCAAA’s website, www.ycaaa.org. There is a charge for the fl u shot. The fee amount, along with additional information can be obtained by calling the information line at 771-9001.

Those with Medicare Part B and some Medicare Advantage Plans will have the cost of the shot covered by their insurance. The Medicare card or Medicare Advantage card must be shown at the clinic. The following insurances will NOT be accepted at the clinics: Employee Health Insurance, Medigap or Supplemental Insurance, and Private Health Insurance. Individuals with this insurance will be asked to pay the fee and get reimbursed by the covered health insurance.

Note: These shots are NOT for the H1N1 virus.

Martin Library Satellite – ReminderBooks may be dropped off for return to Martin Library or ordered from Martin Library to be picked up Monday thru Friday between 8am – 4 pm at the

Manchester Township Offi ce3200 Farmtrail Road

ADA NOTICEIf you are a person with a disability and wish to attend any township meetings, please contact the offi ce at least three (3) business days prior to discuss how your needs may be served.

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When it rains, it drains! Clean up leaves from the stormdrain at home, work or play.

For more information about what you can do to help keep clean water clean and save the Bay, contact the Watershed Alliance of York, Inc.

www.watershedsyork.org

Dumping Is Illegal . . .Since 1990, the PA CleanWays network has performed over 914 illegal dump cleanups.

If you lay every tire fl at on the ground that PA CleanWays has collected, they would span from Pittsburgh to Erie and 50 miles out into Lake Erie!

For nearly two decades, the PA CleanWays grassroots network has been cleaning dumpsites and littered areas across the state of Pennsylvania. Along with its other programming, such as recycling and special collection events, PA CleanWays and its chapters and affi liates have removed over 10,580 tons of trash and recycled 2,170 tons of scrap metal from Pennsylvania’s hillsides, local roads, and streams. PA CleanWays has also collected or removed 383,434 tires and 25,336 appliances. More than 353 segments of local roads, parks/pathways, and waterways have been adopted through the PA CleanWays adoption program. PA CleanWays has organized and planted more than 22,000 trees on public lands through its beautifi cation program. In total, more than 45,000 volunteers have dedicated nearly 195,000 volunteer hours to PA CleanWays programming.

For more info please visit the following website: www.pacleanways.org

HELP-Buffers The Codorus Creek Watershed Association will cost-share (up to 100%) with landowners of small, headwater streams to plant streamside riparian buffers. Streamside vegetative buffers help streams by fi ltering runoff pollutants, remove nutrients from groundwater, help shade and keep water cool for trout, and provide valuable wildlife habitat, in-stream and out. For more information about how to enroll, please contact CCWA today

www.watershedyork.org

New Faces, New Places…Garth Ericson began on June 6th as Manchester Township’s Recreation Director. Mr. Ericson, a York native and graduate of Central York High School, comes to us from Robert Morris University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and, later, worked as the University’s Director of Intramural and Club Sports.

Tim James has accepted a promotion to become the township’s Assistant Township Manager. Previously, Mr. James worked as Recreation Director for Manchester Township for 10 years.

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Final 2009 Yard Waste CollectionManchester Township will be providing the FINAL Yard Waste Recycling Collection for 2009. Items will need to be placed at the curb side by 6:00 am.

Saturday- October 24, 2009

“Yard Waste” materials are defi ned as tree trimmings, shrubbery and any other organic landscaping vegetation, excluding grass clippings.

Materials should be packaged as follows:• Place items in either Biodegradable Kraft bags or tied in

easily handled bundles.• Bundles should be no longer than (4) feet in length.• Bundles should not weigh more than 30 lbs. each.• Branches should not exceed 6 inches in diameter.

The following items should NOT be placed out for Yard Waste Collection:

• Grass clippings• Leaf Waste (Note: Manchester Township provides

this service)• Dirt or Stones• Fruits and/or Vegetables• Any material in a Plastic Bag

Once again, Penn Waste will be performing this service. For additional information please visit their web site

www.pennwaste.com

Nuisance Ordinance In 2007, the Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance to prohibit obstructions that create a nuisance within and adjacent to public streets. Here are some reminders of certain obstructions:

The placement of any of the following within the cartway or right-of-way of any public street within Manchester Township

Sports equipment – basketball goal, nets whether permanent or temporary Skateboarding ramps, bicycle rampsUnattached trailers, whether legally licensed or notUnlicensed, un-inspected or inoperable motor vehiclesLandscaping materials

Snow - The throwing, pushing, blowing, placing or plowing of snow from private property into or onto a cartway of any street is also prohibited. Also, do not pile snow more than three feet (3’) high within the clear sight triangle of any intersection of any street.

Smoke Testing Sewer Lines Notice

Manchester Township Public Works Department periodically conducts smoke tests of the sanitary sewer lines. Testing is conducted Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Smoke should not enter premises unless a leak is present. This smoke is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and will not leave a stain. If smoke enters a home, it will soon dissipate. Opening doors and windows will help. Any presence of smoke within the house should be reported to the township offi ce at 764-4646. Avoid unnecessary exposure to the smoke. The smoke is relatively harmless, but all smoke is temporary and quickly disappears after exposure has ceased.

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Sewer Backup ClaimsUnder the Pennsylvania Governmental Immunity Statue, Manchester Township has limited legal responsibility for sewer and water backups. You should contact your homeowners or commercial insurance agent to make sure you carry coverage for sewer and water backups under your homeowners or commercial property policy. Some homeowners policies do not include this coverage automatically. We recommend that you purchase this valuable coverage.

Rent-A-KidThis program provides an opportunity for middle and high school students, in grades 7 through 12, to assist senior citizens in completing routine light-duty household chores, yard work, mowing lawns and shoveling snow. The goal of the Rent-A-Kid program is not only to get an important job done, but also to foster friendships between senior citizens and teenagers. Senior citizens, age 60 and older, in need of assistance with chores can call the Rent-A-Kid coordinator who will provide names and phone numbers for teenagers in their area. It is the responsibility of the senior citizen to contact the teenager and discuss the job to be done, when it is to be done, the rate of pay for the job, and any other arrangements that need to be made. Recommended pay rate is $5 per hour. However, depending on the type of work and the ability of the senior citizen to pay, the teenager may negotiate a more satisfactory rate of pay.

Teenagers interested in the Rent-A-Kid program should contact their school guidance counselor or call the Coordinator at YCAAA for an application at 771-9103. Applications can also be downloaded from the website:

www.ycaaa.org

Mail Box PolicyManchester TownshipIS NOT RESPONSIBLEfor mailboxes damaged during snow removal since they arelocated in the street right-of-way

Snow RemovalIt’s nearly that time of year again. Time to get out the snow shovel and de-icer and get ready for whatever Winter may bring. In an effort to expedite the snow removal from the street we ask that you PLEASE remove your vehicle from the street during a storm. This will enable the Public Works Department to clear the streets and get you on the way in a reasonable amount of time.

The Public Works Department has 11 trucks equipped with snow plows to take care of the township streets and state roadways as listed. We will do our best to clear your streets, so please be patient and remember we have probably worked many hours before you have to start shoveling.

Thank you - Manchester Township Public Works Department

Helpful Hint:When shoveling out the mouth of your driveway, deposit snow to the right or “downstream.” This will help to avoid the redepositing of the snow in your driveway when the plow comes to your street. Remember it is impossible to not have snow pushed into your driveway. Please do not throw the snow from your property into the street.

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The Fire Department News

Contacting The Fire Department EMERGENCY – 911

For business related information, call: Chief Richard Shank, or paid personnel at the 24 hour manned station at 3200 Farmtrail Road:

767-1954

For the Trustees or other business, call the volunteer station at 3118 North George Street in Emigsville:

764-1148

Department of Fire Services:Manchester Township Career Firefi ghters Offer

Refl ective Address Markers

Only $15.00

Insure That Your Home Can Be Located By Emergency Personnel

Applications for address markers are available at:3200 Farmtrail RoadYork, PA 17406-5699

Hall RentalThe Emigsville station is available to rent for personal parties and/or business functions. The proceeds from rentals are used to offset the cost operating the station.

For Hall Rental call: 324-1583

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Burns• Burn injuries result in hundreds of thousands of emergency room visits a year. Thermal burns

outnumber scalds nearly two-to-one.

Cooking• Cooking is the leading cause of home fi res, accounting for 40% of reported home fi res and 36%

of related injuries.• Unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fi res. • U.S. fi re departments responded to 146,400 home structure fi res involving cooking equipment

in 2005. These fi res caused 480 civilian fi re deaths, 4,690 civilian fi re injuries and $876 million in direct property damage.

• Twelve percent of the fi res occurred when something that could catch fi re was too close to the equipment.

Heating• In 2006, heating equipment was involved in an estimated 64,100 reported home structure fi res,

540 civilian deaths, 1,400 civilian injuries, and $943 million in direct property damage.• In 2006 heating equipment fi res accounted for 16% of all reported home fi res (second behind

cooking) and 21% of home fi re deaths.• More than half of all heating related fi re deaths in 2003-2006 resulted from fi res in December,

January, and February.• Space heaters result in far more fi res and losses than central heating devices and have higher

risks relative to usage.• Fixed or portable space heaters were involved in 4% of the home fi res and 17% of the home fi re deaths.

• Most of the space heater fi res were caused by the space heater being too close to things that could burn.

Smoke Alarms• Smoke alarms play a vital role in reducing deaths and injuries from fi re and have contributed to

the almost 50% decrease in fi re deaths since the late 1970s. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms save lives and protect against injury and loss due to fi re.

• A 2004 U.S. telephone survey found that 96% of U.S. households had at least one smoke alarm, yet in 2003-2006, no smoke alarms sounded in only half of the reported home fi res.

• Almost two-thirds (63%) of reported home fi re deaths in 2003-2006 resulted from fi res in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

• Two-thirds of the fi re deaths occurred in homes with no working smoke alarms.• In one out of every fi ve homes equipped with at least one smoke alarm installed, not a single

one was working.

When smoke alarms fail it is most often because of missing, disconnected or dead batteries. Nuisance activations were the leading cause of disabled smoke alarms.

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2010 Bonus Books are now available

$24 – Residents$26 – Non-Residents

York County Department of Parks and Recreation

Proudly Presents…Christmas Magic – A Festival of Lights

At Rocky Ridge County ParkFrom November 27- December 31, 2009

Closed December 24 & 25Hours: Mon. – Fri., 6-9Saturday & Sunday, 5-9

Admission:Adults - $7.00

Children(4-12)- $5.00 Under 4 – Free

Senior(over 59)- $6.00Groups(11 + adults)- $6.00

For more information call 840-7440

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WEEKDECEMBER 14 –20, 2009

At Rocky Ridge County ParkCoupon is Redeemable for Buy One, Get One Free

Maximum is 2 Free Regular Adult AdmissionsThis coupon is Valid only during December 14-20.Coupon is good for a one-time use. Should program

be canceled entire week, coupon will be valid for remainder of program dates

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Manchester Township3200 Farmtrail RoadYork, PA 17406-5699

Don’t forget to save this newsletter until the next one comes out! The next newsletter will be mailed at the end of December.

Winter Discount TicketsWinter ski lift tickets for several resorts will become available in December.

Call the township offi ce after December 1, 2009 for availability. A complete list will be advertised in the next newsletter.

Trick or Treat NightOctober 31st6 pm - 8pm

For those of you who wish to participate in door to door trick or treating we suggest the following guidelines:

Turn porch lights on to participate. Children should only go to the homes where lights are turned on.

Halloween PartyWHEN: Friday – October 30, 2009

TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

WHERE: Township Complex 3200 Farmtrail Road

WHO: Township Residents 12 and under

COST: Free

RESIDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 23, 2009.

Come in costume, and join the annual Kids Halloween Party with games, crafts, wagon rides, snacks, haunted trailer, tricks and treats.