11 East Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356

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RED LION BOROU GH
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York, PA
PERMIT No. 764
11 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 190
Red Lion, PA 17356
POSTAL CUSTOMER
MESSAGE FROM BOROUGH COUNCIL PRESIDENT WALT HUGHES:
Greetings to everyone! I hope all of you had a wonderful and happy summer.
A new season of the year will soon be upon us, and with the colors of the fall
foliage, the new harvest time and the blessings of the holidays, I can only wish
that everyone will enjoy this time of year as well.
Mayor
• Steven E. Kopp
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Borough Manager
• Dianne Price
Public Works Supervisor
• Brett Patterson
Tax Collector
• Mike Zelger
The Borough is also in labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 776, the bargaining agent for our Public
Works employees.
We Accept
Water Authority
• Eric Immel, Chairman
• Carroll Missimer III,
Vice-Chairman
• Jeffrey P. Herrman
• Michael Poff
• Bradley Smith
Water & Sewer
Superintendent
• Keith Kahwajy
York Area Police Chief
• Thomas Gross
The Well
Red
Red Lion
Lion Psychology
Psychology
David Haynes-Weller, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
30 East Broadway • Red Lion, PA 17356
Tel: 717.244.1082 Fax: 717.244.1064
Red LionPsychology.com
Another challenge Council faces is to attempt to negotiate a contract with York Area Regional Police
Department which is set to expire at the end of this year. The police department has given us notice that they
no longer will provide police services to Red Lion Borough beginning in 2015. Borough Council is of the
opinion that they do a great job for us; however, the ever-increasing cost has become a problem for the
Borough. The Borough is currently paying the police department about $600,000 per year, and that is for 15
PPU’s (Police Protection Units). The police want us to increase that number to between 26 PPU’s and 36.5
PPU’s per year. That increased cost could be $1 million to $1.5 million per year. Meeting that cost increase
could mean a 100% increase in your real estate property tax per property owner, unless Council can find
another or additional means to fund the police. And that’s just for calendar year 2015.
Another option is to stay at 15 PPU’s and be charged for anything in excess of the 15 PPU’s. The police
department has informed us that they will evaluate their service to the Borough every six months, and should
they find it necessary to increase that amount, the Borough will have to agree or they will drop their services
to Red Lion Borough after giving a 45-day notice. Borough Council is working very hard to settle this matter
and has been working on this for some time for the betterment of all of Red Lion.
Codes/Zoning Officer
• Dan Shaw
717-246-2773
59 East Broadway
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Borough Council
• Walter Hughes,
President
• Dennis Klinedinst,
Vice-President
• Kelly Henshaw
• Christina Frutiger
• Cynthia Barley
• Tony Musso
• Danielle Kabacinski
Borough Council has been very busy this year with many provoking issues
challenging them. Last winter took its toll on our streets and alleys as everyone
could see. Borough Council has begun the task of moving ahead with repairing
our streets and trafficways. To repair ALL of the streets this year, the cost was
estimated to be $4.5 million. After review, Council has scheduled about a
half-dozen of those roadways for repair this year, 2014.
Borough Council has many more important issues we are addressing beyond those mentioned here. Your
input is very important to us, as well as helpful. So please feel free to come to Borough Council meetings or
contact any Council member with your concerns so we can see if those concerns can be addressed.
Please have a great year as we on Borough Council attempt to get the business of government done for you.
Most respectfully yours,
Walt Hughes
President, Red Lion Borough Council
Inside This Issue:
Message from the Mayor.....................................1
Information to Help You.....................................1
York Area Regional Police Department ...............2
Red Lion Emergency Management......................2
Leo Fire Company..............................................2
Red Lion Area Ambulance Association ...............3
Red Lion Historical Society.................................4
Red Lion Municipal Water & Sewer Authority ...4
York County Area Agency on Aging ...................5
Red Lion Area Senior Center ..............................5
Commuter Services of PA ...................................5
Green Thumb Garden Club................................5
Red Lion Borough Events................................6-7
Red Lion Recreation and Activities .....................7
Red Lion Community Preschool.........................8
Red Lion Youth Center .......................................8
Message from State Rep Stan Saylor....................8
Storm Water Information....................................9
Recycling Information .................................10-11
Red Lion Borough Information.........................11
Zoning & Code Enforcement ...........................12
Red Lion Community Services .........................12
Kaltreider-Benfer Library ..................................12
Municipal Office Information ...........................13
Tax Collector ....................................................13
11 East Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356 • (717) 244-3475
www.redlionpa.org
Municipal Office
11 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 190, Red Lion, PA 17356
717-244-3475
Borough Manager
Dianne Price
717-244-3475
[email protected]
www.redlionpa.org • [email protected]
Tax Collector
Mike Zelger
451 Highland Rd., R.L.
717-417-6311
[email protected]
Zoning & Codes Enforcement
Dan Shaw
717-244-3475
[email protected]
Mayor
Steven E. Kopp
717-487-9208
[email protected]
Red Lion Youth Center
190 S. Charles St., lower level, R.L.
Jenna Koslosky, Director
717-244-6493
[email protected]
Complimentary:
Hot Stones and
Sauna with
Every Massage
Session
Red Lion Recreation
190 S. Charles St., upper level, R.L.
Eric Rabenstein, Recreation Director
717-244-6896
[email protected]
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Myofascial Release
Pregnancy Massage
& Couples Massage
Red Lion Community Preschool
717-244-6493
Sauna
717-244-1464
29 South Main St.
Red Lion, PA 17356
Police Department
York Area Regional Police
33 Oak St., York, PA 17402
Thomas Gross, Chief
717-741-1259
www.yapd.org
Call for Your
Appointment
Today!
Magistrate
John H. Fishel
Magisterial District Judge
District 19-3-01
2997 Cape Horn Rd., R.L.
717-244-4002
www.districtcourt19301.org
Ambulance
Red Lion Area Ambulance Assn.
312 Horace Mann Ave., R.L.
717-244-0983
Ron Harlacker, Director of
Operations,
[email protected]
Garbage & Recycling
Fire Department
Penn Waste
Leo Fire Company No. 1
717-767-4456
201 W. Broadway, R.L.
Joseph Yahnke, Fire Chief
www.pennwaste.com
717-244-8811
www.redlionfire.org
Kaltreider-Benfer Library
Red Lion Area Historical Society
147 S. Charles St., R.L.
P.O. Box 94, R.L.
717-244-2032
717-244-1912
Jan Barnhart, President
www.kaltreider-benfer.org
[email protected]
www.redlionareahistoricalsociety.org
[email protected]
Red Lion Area Business Association
651 Lombard Rd., Suite 122, R.L.
Red Lion Area Community Services
717-244-0886
15 First Ave., R.L.
www.rlaba.com
717-244-6934
[email protected]
Muriel Slenker, Director
Red Lion Area Senior Center
20-C Gotham Place, R.L.
Heather Goebeler, Executive Director
717-244-7229
www.redlionseniorcenter.com
[email protected]
www.rlacspantry.net
[email protected]
Red Lion Borough Tax Collector, Mike Zelger
Phone: 717-417-6311 • Fax: 717-417-5119
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Douglas Schmidt, D.V.M.
Dr. Kevin Schmidt, D.V.M.
Dr. Sabrina Walters, V.M.D.
Dr. Kathleen Spencer, D.V.M.
Dr. Stephanie Edwards, D.V.M.
Property Maintenance Experts
Noah Mundis
717-968-4990
[email protected]
Fully Bonded
& Insured
A Special Thank You To The Businesses
425 East Broadway
Red Lion, PA 17356
717-246-3611
www.pattonvethospital.com
Office hours by appointment
MEMBER HOSPITAL
This publication is made available through the generous
advertising sponsorship of the businesses and organizations listed
throughout our newsletter. Red Lion Borough appreciates their
support as the ads provide the revenue that make it possible to
produce this newsletter at no cost to our residents. The Borough
does not endorse any product or organization that advertises in
this newsletter.
All in-person tax payments will be made at Mike’s home office located at 451 Highland Rd. He will not be collecting taxes at the Red Lion
Borough Office. His office hours are as follows:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9 AM until noon
Additional hours are available by appointment. Please call him at 717-417-6311.
Special Hours:
Thursday, 9/4
Friday, 9/5
6 PM – 8PM
9 AM – Noon
Thursday, 9/11 6 PM – 8 PM
Friday, 9/12
9 AM – Noon
Friday, 11/7
9 AM – Noon
Friday, 11/14
9 AM - Noon
Receipts: Send both copies of your tax notices and a self-addressed envelope when receipts are requested.
Make checks payable to: Michael Zelger, Tax Collector. A $40 fee will be charged for all returned checks. Postmark, NOT date of check,
determines when tax is paid.
PLEASE ISSUE SEPARATE CHECKS FOR SCHOOL AND BOROUGH/COUNTY TAXES.
Those persons paying real estate taxes in escrow to a mortgage company will be required to forward the current real estate bill to their
lender unless notified otherwise.
Please contact the tax collector’s office if any of the following apply to you:
• If you rent your property or have tenants living in your home
• If you, or anyone in your home who is 18 years of age or older, did not receive a per capita bill
• If you are selling or moving a mobile home
• If you are moving from Red Lion Borough
All 2014 taxes must be paid by December 31, 2014.
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FROM THE ZONING & CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DAN SHAW
By now, the grass has quit growing, and our thoughts are turning
toward cold, snow-filled days. Here is some important ordinance
information to remember for the fall and winter months.
GARBAGE COLLECTION: Do not place garbage at the point of
collection in excess of 12 hours before your collection day, which is
Friday for all residential customers.
UNENCLOSED STORAGE: Do not let inoperable, unlicensed and/or
uninspected vehicles sit outside. They must be stored in a fully
enclosed building.
SNOW & ICE REMOVAL: Snow and ice on sidewalks are to be
cleared within 12 hours after the snow or sleet stops falling or ice
ceases forming. The path must be at least 36” wide. If snow or ice
ceases to fall or form after 6 PM, the time deadline for removal then is
6 PM of the following day. It is also unlawful to place any snow or ice
into a public street or alley.
SNOW EMERGENCIES: In the event of a severe winter storm, the
Mayor will declare a SNOW EMERGENCY which will then be
announced on local radio and television stations and also on our
website. No motor vehicles are permitted to remain parked on the
following streets after a snow emergency is declared:
➢ North and South Main Streets
➢ East and West High Streets
➢ East and West Broadway
Fines start at $75.00 and may be assessed every eight hours.
HOUSING: No owner or occupant shall install, operate or use an
unvented space heater employing a flame. This includes unvented
portable gas and kerosene heaters.
PARKING: Citations will be issued for any motor vehicle that is
parked on any Borough highway, street or alley for a period longer than
72 consecutive hours.
TREE TRIMMING: To avoid damage to borough equipment, personal
vehicles and for the safety of everyone, trees must be kept trimmed to
a height of 14 feet above and along the edge of the roadway and 9 feet
above sidewalks.
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR:
To the Citizens of Red Lion Borough.
I hope each of you has enjoyed your summer vacation. We all know that the beauty of autumn in Red Lion is right
around the corner.
We have many challenges ahead of us this year, and the main issue I am referring to is the police contract which
will expire on December 31st. The Council is researching different options. If you have any opinions to share on
this matter, now is the time. I am confident they will make the right decision. My position as your Mayor is to retain
the services of the York Area Regional Police Department by negotiating a contract that is fair to the police at a
reasonable cost to the taxpayers of Red Lion Borough.
Once a year, the Mayor has the privilege of recognizing a person or persons who have made a positive contribution
to our community. This year I have chosen Joseph and Julie Yahnke of the Leo Independent Fire Company as co-recipients of the Red Lion
Community Service Award for 2014. They will be recognized at the November 10th Red Lion Borough Council meeting which will be held at
the Community Building at 7:00 PM.
Now may I close by wishing you and your family all of God's Blessings!
Sincerely,
Steven E. Kopp
Mayor, Red Lion
RED LION AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES
15 First Avenue, Red Lion, PA 17356 • Phone: 717-244-6934 Fax: 717-244-6911 • Muriel Slenker, Executive Director
www.rlacspantry.net • [email protected] • Office hours: Mon., Tues. & Wed. 9AM - 1PM • Thurs. 9AM - 2PM •
Fri. 9AM - Noon • Food Pantry: by appt. • Pantry donations accepted weekday mornings (You can also drop your pantry donations
off in the lobby of the Red Lion Municipal Office.)
If you are not familiar with who we are and what we do, please read
this brief summary of some of our programs and services. The staff,
volunteers and board members extend their appreciation for the
continued support of the agency as we reach out to those families who
find themselves struggling for various reasons to cope with the
hardships they experience. Financial donations can be sent to the 15
First Avenue address.
The service area for the agency includes the communities
surrounding Red Lion and Dallastown, Yoe, Windsor, East Prospect,
Yorkana, Winterstown, Felton, Brogue, New Bridgeville, Craley and
Collinsville.
Kids’ Kafe Summer Lunch Program provides extra nutrition for at
least 100 youngsters during ten weeks of summer recess. School
supplies are available from July through the first week of September.
Christmas gifts and holiday meal extras give support to nearly 200
households each December, and the Warm Program distributes
blankets, hats, gloves and scarves during the fall and winter months
each year. The Fuel Fund helps to ease the stress of the high cost of
heating for several families, many of which are senior citizens. Client
households must renew their information at the office each July for
food pantry appointments. Please contact the office for more
information or to register for any of the programs.
Our Gift Baskets are an on-going fundraiser. We offer baskets that are
suitable for that favorite senior or for anyone who is homebound or in
the hospital or rehab, etc. Each basket is filled with small personal
toiletries, word games, note pad, a bit of candy or snacks, a small
stuffed animal, and various other fun items. Baskets are wrapped with
a seasonal flare and can be designated for a man or woman. All this for
the suggested donation of $16!
Our second annual Empty Bowls Fall Event is scheduled for
Saturday, November 8th at in the parish hall of Chapel UMC, 3050
Cape Horn Road. Seating for the meal will be at 5 PM, with door
prizes, agency information, as well as information about other local
resources, and a Silent Auction as part of the evening program. Doors
will open at 4:30 PM. Ticket prices are $17 for adults; $7 for children
ages 6 – 17 (Children 5 years and under are Free). Ticket holders have
an opportunity to choose an empty bowl as a thank you for attending
and to remind each one of the food insecurity issues in our
communities. Supper will include Salad, Ham & Bean Soup, Beef
Vegetable Soup, Meatless Chili, Fruit and Breads, Desserts and
Beverages. This event is presented by the agency staff, volunteers, and
board of directors. Tickets will be available in September by calling us
at 717-244-6934.
There are two seats opening on the Board of Directors for the
coming year. Inquiries may be addressed to the executive director.
The capital improvements to our building, the 1904 original Red Lion
firehouse, continue as donations and support become available. Tours
and information are available during regular office hours or by
arrangement with the director. Non-skilled and skilled work teams are
often needed for general clean-up and maintenance tasks. Youth
groups and scout groups, with appropriate supervision, are welcome to
sign up for certain tasks.
KALTREIDER-BENFER LIBRARY
147 South Charles Street, Red Lion, PA 17356 • Phone: 717-244-2032 • www.kaltreider-benfer.org • Email: [email protected]
3 Story times & children’s programming
3 Computers with blazing fast internet speeds
3 Great books & trusted research materials
3 Lifelong learning seminars
3 Book clubs for various interests
3 Kindles pre-loaded with bestsellers
Friends of Kaltreider Library
Friends of Kaltreider Library will be holding their BIG Book Sale at
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the Red Lion Community Building, 190 S. Charles St. in Red Lion, on
the following dates:
Saturday, September 13th from 9 AM to 3 PM and
Sunday, September 14th from 11 AM to 2 PM
Sunday only will be Fill-A-Bag for $5.00. Bags provided. Thousands
of books at bargain prices! We continue to accept book donations
at the library on S. Charles St. These donations make our book
sale possible.
INFORMATION TO HELP YOU!
www.redlionpa.org
How should I report a street light that is not working properly?
Our office receives many inquiries from residents wanting to report a malfunctioning street light. First Energy Corp.
owns the street lights in Red Lion Borough and is therefore responsible for their maintenance. If you see a street light
that is not working properly, you can report that directly to First Energy Corp. online. We have provided a link to their
website in the “Reporting Problems” on the FAQ’s page of our website. Having the pole number will be very helpful to
First Energy. The 10-digit pole number is printed in black on a yellow tag. If you do not have internet access, you can
call their Customer Contact Center at 1-800-545-7741. Thank you for helping to keep our streets and public areas safe.
BOROUGH EVENTS
EVENT
DATE
2014 Fall Branch & Limb Collection
Oct. 6 – 10
Leaf Collection
Oct. 13 – Dec. 5
Halloween Happenings
Oct. 25
Red Lion Haunted Mile
Oct. 25
Halloween Parade (bad weather date Oct. 28) Oct. 27
Trick or Treat
Oct. 31
Red Lion Borough Weeks
Nov. 28 – Dec. 11
at Christmas Magic
& Dec. 26 – 31
Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Nov. 30
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 6
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec. 31
Christmas Tree Collection
Jan. 5 – 23
Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast
with the Easter Bunny
March 28
2015 Spring Branch &
Limb Collection
May 4 – 8
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www.rabbittransit.org
717-846-7433
For Fall 2014, rabbittransit will launch an upgrade
to InfoPoint, its real-time bus tracking system.
Powered by GPS technology, InfoPoint is accessible by
smartphone, tablet or computer. InfoPoint will allow
riders to plan a trip, find their bus including its exact
location, stop locations, set an email alert for bus
arrivals/departures and retrieve up-to-the minute
inbound/outbound schedules. The upgrade will offer
a more user-friendly interface with advanced features,
including the ability to set reoccurring rider alerts to
specific routes. For more information, please visit
www.rabittransit.org, email [email protected] or
call 717-846-7433.
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YORK AREA REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECYCLING INFORMATION
33 Oak Street, York, PA 17402 • www.yapd.org • 717-741-1259
Even though you cannot recycle your plastic bags and common films and wraps that are used in our everyday lives through Penn Waste, they
can still be recycled. Just remember the three R’s as they relate to these items:
AN ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
ANNUAL REPORT
Reduce
The York Area Regional Police Department has released the annual report of activities for the year 2013. Included below are some of the
highlights of the police department work for 2013. Overall, there was a slight decrease in crime from 504 total crimes in 2012 to 474 in 2013
in the Borough. The crimes are broken down into Part I and Part II crimes. There was a decrease in traffic accidents for the year. The complete
report for the department can be located on the police department website at www.yapd.org.
RED LION
PART I
PART II
MISC.
ACCIDENTS
TOTAL CALLS
TRAFFIC
ARRESTS
2009
2010
2011
216
369
1911
112
3702
790
454
228
374
2215
88
3808
475
501
174
287
2138
107
3728
728
349
2012
197
307
2082
102
3636
466
377
2013
208
266
1474
82
3336
379
300
RE-ACCREDITATION
In June of this year, the department conducted the second
Re-Assessment with the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement
Accreditation Commission. The department was first accredited in
2008 and must undergo a re-assessment every three years. The
assessment included a two-day review of files, facilities, personnel
interviews, and inspections in order to determine that the department
was in compliance with the Commission standards. The assessors
included the Chief of Police in Upper Moreland Township, a sergeant
from the Allentown Police Department and the Accreditation
Manager from the Derry Township Police Department. Fewer than
100 police departments in Pennsylvania, or less than 10%, have been
able to complete the rigorous requirements for accreditation. The
personnel of the department have this seal of professionalism and
best practices that cannot be claimed for most police agencies.
Sergeant Jeffry Dunbar was the manager of this process and
completing the many preparations required for accreditation.
A Message from Red Lion Borough Emergency Management Coordinator, Scott Kopp:
P
• Get out your snow blower and make sure it is ready.
• Prepare an emergency kit for your home.
LEO FIRE COMPANY • 201 W. Broadway, Red Lion, PA
UPCOMING EVENTS
Crab Feed
The annual Crab Feed will be held on Saturday, September 20 at
4 PM. A DJ will be on hand to play tunes and plenty of food to eat!
Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door and include steamed
crabs, MD & Cream of Crab soup, corn on the cob, salads, snacks,
baked beans and more.
Pit Beef
The last Pit Beef & Turkey Sale of the season will be Saturday,
October 18th from 10 AM – 2 PM. Eat in or carry out for $5. Snacks
and drinks are also available for purchase.
Valor Pro Wrestling
Valor Pro Wrestling returns to Red Lion on the following dates:
Saturday, October 18 • Saturday, December 13
Doors open at 6 PM; show begins at 7 PM. Tickets are $12 and can be
picked up at the station Wednesdays from 6 PM–8 PM or call 717-244-8811
to schedule a time.
Halloween Parade
Come out early the night of the Red Lion Halloween Parade for
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17356 • 717-244-8811 • www.redlionfire.org
dinner at Red Lion Fire Co. Food is served beginning at 5:30 PM
including burgers in sauce, hot dogs, nachos, soft pretzels, drinks,
snacks and more. Parade begins at 7 PM.
Annual Christmas Craft Show
The Annual Christmas Craft Show returns again to Red Lion Fire
Co. on Saturday, November 29th from 9 AM – 3 PM. Free admission
to see over 25 vendors for great holiday gifts! Food also available for
purchase throughout the day including a soup sale of Ham & Bean or
Chicken Corn Soup for $5 a quart, or buy just a bowl!
Whiskey River Band & Wing Buffet
Got plans for New Year’s Eve yet? Come to Red Lion Fire Co. for a
live band and wing buffet! Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the
door, which includes wing buffet, drinks and snacks beginning at
8 PM. Band will play from 9 PM – 1 AM with a break to go see the
fireworks in the square. Call 717-244-8811 for tickets.
Hall Rentals
Come see our newly upgraded social hall with new entrance, sound
boards, paint and sound system. Need a place for a reception, bingo or
party? Contact us! Seating up to 200. Call 717-244-8811 for
additional information.
Reuse
Reduce: BYOB (bring your own bags) to the store when you shop!
Recycle: The next time you go shopping, take your old plastic bags and wraps along to be recycled. You can help to give them a
new life as splinter-resistant decking, crates and containers, or even new bags! Many local retailers now have collection bins where
you can deposit these items for recycling. Items that can be included are:
• Plastic store bags
• Dry-cleaning bags
• Bread bags
• Wraps from paper towels, bathroom tissue, napkins, diapers and newspaper bags
• Cereal box liners (If it tears like paper, don’t include it; otherwise, if it’s clean, you can recycle it!
These items are fully recyclable, but require a different type of recycling than plastic bottles and containers. That's why your bags
cannot be included with your curbside recycling.
Reuse: More than 90 percent of plastic bag owners reuse plastic grocery bags at home for things like lining bathroom wastebaskets,
as filler in plant containers or cleaning up pet poop.
Visit www.abagslife.com for interesting information on plastic bag recycling.
NOTICE TO All COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN RED LION BOROUGH:
Recycling is MANDATORY for everyone in Red Lion Borough. If your commercial establishment does not recycle, take the necessary steps NOW to
implement a recycling program.
Visit the Commercial Recycling section of our website, www.redlionpa.org/departments-services/recycling-garbage/commercial-recycling, which
contains valuable information on recycling in commercial establishments.
CFL Bulbs…
Just a reminder that compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's) are considered hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in your regular
garbage. You can dispose of them through the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection, OR as part
of Lowes’ and Home Depot’s commitment to the environment, they will recycle them for free at all of their stores, as long as they are
unbroken. Call them for more information.
RED LION BOROUGH INFORMATION
lease make sure to check the following in order to be prepared for the upcoming cold weather:
• Check your furnace and filters.
• Get your car ready for a winter breakdown or accident.
Scott S. Kopp, EMC
Red Lion Emergency Management, KC3BKY
Recycle
Branch & Limb Collections:
Fall Leaf Collection: Oct. 13 - Dec. 5
Fall 2014: October 6 – 10 • Spring 2015: May 4 - 8
Branches and limbs should be placed at your
garbage collection site. The chipper/shredder
will make a daily circuit around the Borough to
pick them up. Limbs may be up to 6” in
diameter and 4’ to 6’ in length. Do not bundle.
Yard waste such as ornamental grass, garden
residue, etc., will not be picked up. If you have material to be picked
up and it has not been collected by Thursday during the collection
week, please call the office at 717-244-3475. The Borough reserves the
right to refuse items that do not meet the requirements and is not
responsible for cleanup. Please call the Public Works Facility if you are
interested in the mulch that results from these collections.
Should you have branches and limbs for disposal at any other time,
you can either properly store them until the next scheduled collection
or call the Public Works Facility at 717-244-2567 and schedule a time
to drop them off. This drop-off facility is available for RED LION
BOROUGH RESIDENTS ONLY.
Yard waste items such as garden residue, ornamental grass, tree
stumps and similar matter will NOT be accepted at our Public Works
Facility. One option is to compost these items at home. OR you can
take them to the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Resource
Recovery Center on Blackbridge Rd. in Manchester Township. NOTE:
Before doing this, visit their website at www.ycswa.com, or call them at
717-845-1066, for requirements and restrictions you will need to be
aware of.
Leaf collection for 2014 will begin on Monday, October 13 and will
continue through Friday, December 5. Place leaves at the curb. They
will not be picked up if they are placed elsewhere. Do not mix any
other items with the leaves. The pickup schedule is variable
depending on weather conditions. We will get to your leaves as soon
as we can. We appreciate your understanding that this schedule must
be flexible. There will be no collection on Borough holidays. Leaves
in plastic trash bags will not be picked up. If you have leaves that you
wish to dispose of before or after these dates, you can call the Public
Works Facility at 717-244-2567 and make
arrangements to drop them off. This
drop-off facility is available for RED LION
DO NOT place your leaves at the curb
before our collection begins.
Doing this causes leaves to clog our storm drains, and they MUST
remain clear of debris.
Christmas Tree Collection: January 5 – 23, 2015
The Borough will pick up discarded Christmas trees beginning
Monday, January 5th through Friday, January 23rd. Trees should be
placed at your usual trash pickup site and MUST NOT be in a bag. All
decorations and tinsel must be removed. The
trees will be shredded and turned into mulch
which will be available to Borough residents at
the Public Works Facility on Vulcan Rd.
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RED LION AREA AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING:
Pennsylvania’s “Covered Device Recycling Act” (Act 108)
prohibits the acceptance of certain electronic materials at all
Pennsylvania solid waste disposal facilities and also prohibits
residents from placing them at the curb for waste pick-up.
Under the Act, waste haulers will NOT pick up “covered devices”.
Waste haulers should place a sticker on covered devices that
provides directions for where to go to properly manage them.
Covered devices include televisions, desktop and laptop
computers, computer monitors and computer peripherals
(anything that connects to a computer such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, etc.).
Residents must now manage these covered devices by
recycling them. Red Lion Borough residents can drop unwanted
electronics off at our Public Works Facility on Vulcan Road during
their work hours. You MUST first call them at 717-244-2567 to make
sure someone will be available. IMPORTANT: No disassembled
electronics can be accepted. All collected items will be taken to the
York County Solid Waste Authority’s facility to be recycled. Examples
of accepted items include answering machines, compact disc players,
electric typewriters, fax machines, hard drives, laptops, mobile
phones, modems, microwave ovens, pagers, personal
computers (CPU, monitors, keyboards, mouse, and
peripherals), printers, printed circuit boards, radios, remote
controls, stereos, tape players, telephones/telephone
equipment, televisions, and VCR’s.
Residents are responsible for
removal of any personal data contained on electronic devices and
computer hard drives.
Residents should NOT bring
construction demolition, furniture, appliances, white goods,
appliances containing Freon (air conditioners, dehumidifiers,
refrigerators) or household hazardous waste.
The York County Solid Waste Authority also offers their
ongoing Electronics Recycling Program that is held the third
Saturday of every month from 9AM to 1PM at their Yard Waste
Transfer Facility located off of Flour Mill Road in Manchester
Township. Residents and businesses with large quantities of
electronics (i.e. more than a pickup truck load) should call the YCSWA
before the collection date to make arrangements for delivery. There is
no fee to participate. Visit their website at www.ycswa.com or call
them at 717-845-1066 for more information.
Recycle Today To Save Tomorrow! Here’s how you can help:
Penn Waste, www.pennwaste.com, accepts single stream
recycling. This means that all recyclables can be
combined in your recycling bin. Even if you have been
recycling for a long time, please read over the following
guidelines. Penn Waste now accepts items that were not
acceptable in the past.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
• #1-#7 plastic containers and bottles,
regardless of neck size - This means you should
now include plastic clamshells (baked goods and
produce containers), butter dishes, yogurt
containers, Cool Whip containers, etc. in your recycling bin, as
long as they are thoroughly rinsed out.)
 Remove caps/lids and place in regular garbage
 Rinse thoroughly
 It is okay to leave on labels and neck rings
• glass food and beverage containers (clear, brown
and green)
• metal cans (aluminum beverage cans, steel food and
beverage cans, aerosol cans and paint cans)
• paper, paperboard and cardboard - EX: ALL SIZES of
cardboard boxes, food boxes, EMPTY paper towel and toilet paper
rolls, paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes), office
paper, newspapers & inserts, magazines, phone books,
soft cover books, shredded paper (in clear plastic bags,
please) Recycle any size; any quantity of
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
• NEEDLES! (Do not place used needles with recycling! This is a
serious health hazard to everyone!)
• Broken glass
• Windows, mirrors, ceramics
• Aluminum foil
• Plastic grocery bags (they can be taken to your grocery store to be
recycled)
• Food-soiled material
• Paperboard juice and milk containers
• Packing peanuts
• Plastic bubble wrap
Here are a few friendly reminders from Penn Waste:
Look for 2015 RLAAA subscriptions to arrive in the mail in October this year.
Red Lion Area Ambulance Association offers a rewrite of “I Wish You Could”. This article by an unknown author expresses experiences shared
by all who are involved in Public Safety. Public safety is indeed a team concept, an expected service and one that comes at a high financial cost
to the residents of any community. What kind of a community would it be if we did not have these men and women to provide these services
24 x7? Please support PUBLIC SAFETY.
Comments are welcome: [email protected].
I Wish You Could...
I wish you could comprehend a wife’s horror at 6 in the morning as I check her husband of 40 years for a pulse and find none. I start CPR
anyway, hoping to bring him back, knowing intuitively it is too late. But wanting his wife and family to know everything possible was done
to try and save his life.
I wish you could know the unique smell of burning insulation, the taste of soot-filled mucus, the feeling of intense heat through your
turnout gear, the sound of flames crackling, the eeriness of being able to see absolutely nothing in dense smoke, sensations that I’ve become
too familiar with.
I wish you could read my mind as I respond to a call. Is this a false alarm or a working fire? How is the building constructed? What
hazards await me? Is anyone trapped?
I wish you could read my mind as I respond to an EMS call. What is wrong with the patient? Is it minor or life-threatening? Is the caller
really in distress, or is he waiting for us with a 2x4 or a gun?
I wish you could be in the emergency room, as a doctor pronounces dead, the beautiful five-year old girl that I have been trying to save
during the past 25 minutes, knowing she will never go on her first date or say the words, “I love you Mommy”, ever again.
I wish you could know the frustration I feel in the cab of the ambulance or engine or cruiser, the driver with his foot pressing down hard on
the pedal, my arm tugging again and again at the air horn chain, as you fail to yield the right-of-way at an intersection or in traffic. When
you need us however, your first comment upon our arrival will be, “It took you forever to get here!”
I wish you could know my thoughts as I help extricate a girl of teenage years from the remains of her automobile. What if this was my
daughter, sister, my girlfriend or a friend? What is her parents’ reaction going to be when they open the door to find a police officer with hat
in hand?
I wish you could know how it feels to walk in the back door and greet my parents and family, not having the heart to tell them that I nearly
did not come back from the last call.
I wish you could know how it feels dispatching officers, firefighters and EMTs/Paramedics out, and when we call for them, our heart drops
because no one answers back, or to hear a bone-chilling 911 call of a child or wife needing assistance.
• Break down your cardboard boxes as flat as possible.
This includes your pizza boxes, cereal boxes, shoe
boxes, etc.
I wish you could feel the hurt as people verbally and sometimes physically abuse us or belittle what I do, or as they express their attitudes of
“It will never happen to me”. I wish you could realize the physical, emotional and mental drain of missed meals, lost sleep and forgone social
activities, in addition to all the tragedy my eyes have seen.
• Crush your aluminum cans and all plastics.
I wish you could know the brotherhood and self-satisfaction of helping save a life or preserving someone’s property, or being able to be there
in time of crisis, or creating order from total chaos.
• Bundle all cardboard that does not fit into the
recycling bin.
• If the weather forecast calls for high winds or wet weather, if
possible, keep your paper recyclables until the next week. Wet paper
products are difficult to process.
• Cover loose paper with heavier items to prevent it from blowing
away.
CARDBOARD!
Please visit the Recycling and Garbage page on our website,
www.redlionpa.org/departments-services/recycling-garbage for additional information.
Remember... Recycling is MANDATORY in Red Lion Borough!
Thank you to all of you who have picked up one of our new larger recycling containers which were obtained by us through
a grant from the York County Solid Waste Authority. We truly appreciate your recycling efforts. Unfortunately, we have no
more of these containers at the present time. We plan to apply for this grant again if and when it is available. If your current
container isn’t large enough, you can stop by our office to pick up an additional smaller recycling bin, OR feel free to use
your own container. If you choose to use your own container, please make sure to clearly mark that it contains recyclables.
Recycling stickers are available at our office for you to place on your container.
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312 Horace Mann Ave., Red Lion, PA 17356
717-244-0983
Ron Harlacker, Director of Operations, [email protected]
I wish you could understand what it feels like to have a little boy tugging at your arm and asking, "Is my Mommy okay?", not even being able
to look in his eyes without tears from your own and not knowing what to say. Or to have to hold back a long time friend who watches his
buddy having CPR done on him as they take him away. You know all along he did not have his seat belt on. A sensation that I have become
too familiar with.
Unless you have lived with this kind of life, you will never truly understand or appreciate who I am, we are, or what our job really means to
us...I wish you could though.
APPRECIATE AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS, EMS EMT/ PARAMEDICS, 911 DISPATCHERS, AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN YOUR AREA. ONE DAY THEY'LL PROBABLY BE SAVING YOUR LIFE. WHEN YOU SEE THEM
COMING WITH LIGHTS FLASHING, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY QUICKLY, AND THEN PRAY FOR THEM.
Author unknown
“EMERGENCIES ARE NOT PLANNED BUT WE PLAN FOR THE EMERGENCY”
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Red Lion Area
Historical Society
P.O. Box 94, Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-1912
Jan Barnhart, President: [email protected]
Center Square Museum Hours: Sundays from 2 PM – 4 PM
Fall 2014 Monthly Membership Meetings
Meetings are held at St. John’s UCC Church on North Main Street in Red Lion, beginning at 7:00 PM,
unless otherwise stated.
In case of bad weather, meetings will be cancelled if the Red Lion Area School District cancels or dismisses
school early on the day of the meeting. If school is only delayed, we will meet as scheduled. Parking is available
off the alley behind the church. The lot can be accessed via E. Gay St.
September 25: Gadgets – Dennis Kunkle, the Facilities Manager of
the York County Heritage Trust, brings a collection of unusual or
unique gadgets. Can you determine their functions?
October 23: Canals – Hollis Bedell, an active member of the Lower
Windsor Area Historical Society, will tell us about the history of
canals along the Susquehanna River, a little known feature of the 19th
century landscape.
These manmade waterways were key
transportation routes for commerce during that time.
November 20: Lewis Miller’s Civil War – York County’s folk artist
Lewis Miller is nationally known for his chronicling of 19th century
life. In this program, June Lloyd uses his drawings to interpret his
views of the Civil War and its effects on his home county. Many of
these striking illustrations have never been published, so they are
little known.
Red Lion Municipal Water and Sewer Authority
If in doubt, ask for ID! Red Lion Municipal Authority
employees will have photo identification and a vehicle that is
identifiable if maintenance is needed at your home. Please
call our office immediately if you need to verify the identity of
someone or if you experience any suspicious activity.
We would like to ask your
assistance in notifying our
office immediately if you see
someone (other than a
representative of Red Lion
Municipal Authority or a
local
fire
department)
connected to a fire hydrant.
This may include tankers,
landscapers, hydro-seeders,
pool filling companies, etc.
The office is open Monday
through Friday from 8 AM – 4:30 PM, and the telephone number is
717-244-3475. After hours, please contact York Area Regional Police
Department by dialing 911.
Red Lion Municipal Authority would like to extend our gratitude to Scott Hess,
owner of Hess Ornamental Iron, www.hessiron.com, for donating and installing
hand railings at the side entrance of the Municipal Office. Hess Ornamental Iron
recently opened a facility on East Lancaster Street in Red Lion. Looks great, and
thanks again, Scott!
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT STORMWATER FROM RED LION BOROUGH
AND RED LION MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
When it Rains, It Drains…
Understanding storm water and how it can affect your money, safety,
health and the environment:
What is Storm Water?
Storm water is… water from precipitation that flows across the
ground and pavement when it rains or when snow and ice melt. The
water seeps into the ground or drains into what we call storm sewers.
These are the drains you see at street corners or at low points on the
sides of streets. Collectively, the draining water is called storm water
runoff.
Rain is an important part of nature’s water cycle, but there are times
it can do more damage than good. Problems related to storm water
runoff can include:
• Flooding caused by too much storm water flowing over hardened
surfaces such as roads and parking lots, instead of soaking into the
ground.
• Increases in spending on maintaining storm drains and the storm
sewer system that become clogged with excessive amounts of dirt
and debris.
• Decreases in sport fish populations because storm water carries
sediment and pollutants that degrade important fish habitat.
• More expensive treatment technologies to remove harmful
pollutants carried by storm water into our drinking water supplies.
• Closed beaches due to high levels of bacteria carried by storm
water that make swimming unsafe.
We can help rain restore its good reputation while protecting our
health and environment while saving money for ourselves and our
community. Keep reading to find out how…
Restoring Rain’s Reputation… What Everyone Can Do To Help:
Rain by nature is important for replenishing drinking water supplies,
recreation and healthy wildlife habitats. It only becomes a problem when
pollutants from our activities like car maintenance, lawn care and dog
walking are left on the ground for rain to wash away. Here are some of
the most important ways to prevent storm water pollution:
L Properly dispose of hazardous substances such as used oil, cleaning
supplies and paint – NEVER pour them down any part of the storm
sewer system, and report anyone who does!
L Use pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides properly and efficiently to
prevent excess runoff.
L Look for signs of soil and other pollutants, such as debris and
chemicals, leaving construction sites in storm water runoff or
tracked into roads by construction vehicles. Report poorly managed
construction sites that could impact storm water runoff to us.
L Install innovative storm water practices on residential property, such
as rain barrels or rain gardens, which capture storm water and keep
it on site instead of letting it drain away into the storm sewer system.
L Report any discharges from storm water outfalls during times of dry
weather – a sign that there could be a problem with the storm
sewer system.
L Pick up after pets and dispose of their waste properly. No matter
where pets make a mess – in a back yard or at the park – storm
water runoff can carry pet waste from the land to the storm sewer
system to a stream.
Store
materials that could pollute storm water indoors, and use
L
containers for outdoor storage that do not rust or leak to eliminate
exposure of materials to storm water.
Why is Storm Water “Good Rain Gone Wrong”?
Storm water becomes a problem when it picks up debris, chemicals,
dirt and other pollutants as it flows or when it causes flooding and
erosion of stream banks. Storm water travels through a system of pipes
and roadside ditches that make up storm sewer systems. It eventually
flows directly to a lake, river, stream, wetland or coastal water. All of the
pollutants storm water carries along the way empty into our waters, too,
because storm water does not get treated!
f Pet wastes left on the ground get carried away by storm water,
contributing harmful bacteria, parasites and viruses to our water.
f Vehicles drip fluids (oil, grease, gasoline, antifreeze, brake fluids,
etc.) onto paved areas where storm water runoff carries them
through our storm drains and into our water.
f Chemicals used to grow and maintain beautiful lawns and gardens,
if not used properly, can run off into the storm drains when it rains
or when we water our lawns and gardens.
f Waste from chemicals and materials used in construction can wash
into the storm sewer system when it rains. Soil that erodes from
construction sites causes environmental degradation, including
harming fish and shellfish populations that are important for
recreation and our economy.
Where to Go to Continue the Information Flow:
Red Lion Borough and Red Lion Municipal Authority are preventing
storm water pollution through a storm water management program.
This program addresses storm water pollution from construction,
illegal dumping to the storm sewer system, pollution prevention and
good housekeeping practices in municipal operations. We will also
continue to educate the community and get everyone involved in
making sure the only thing that storm water contributes to our water
is… water! Visit our website, www.redlionpa.org, where you can find
more information on storm water and also report any problems that
you witness in Red Lion Borough.
This publication is made available through the generous advertising sponsorship of the businesses and organizations listed throughout our
newsletter. Red Lion Borough appreciates their support as the ads provide the revenue that make it possible to produce this newsletter at no cost
to our residents. The Borough does not endorse any product or organization that advertises in this newsletter.
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RED LION COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
190 S. Charles St., lower level • Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-6493
Red Lion Community Preschool is currently offering a Three Year Old Class that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9 AM to 11 AM, and a Four/Five Year Old Class that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 AM
to 11:15 AM.
In addition to our regular preschool program, we offer a Lunch Bunch Program to children 2½ to 6 years of age. Lunch Bunch extends the
hours and ages of children who can be in our preschool program. Lunch Bunch meets every day following our preschool day for two hours.
Parents can bring their child to spend just the two hours with us, or extend their child’s preschool day… to eat lunch, enjoy social interaction
with other children their ages, play games, do crafts from time to time, play and have FUN!!! Each child brings their own lunch and drink.
Call 717-244-6493 for more information and costs of both programs.
YORK COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Hey Senior Citizens… HELP IS AVAILABLE WITH CHORES
The Rent-A-Kid Program, sponsored by the York County Area Agency on Aging (YCAAA), provides an opportunity for
middle and high school students, in grades 7 through 12, to assist older adults 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 older adults and youth.
Adults, 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
youth in their area. It is the responsibility of the older adult to contact the youth 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 older adult to pay, the youth may negotiate
a more satisfactory rate of pay.
Youth interested in the Rent-A-Kid program should contact their school guidance counselor or call the Coordinator at YCAAA for an
application at 717-771-9103. Applications can also be downloaded at
http://yorkcountypa.gov/health-human-services/agency-on-aging/programs-and-services/intergenerational-programs.html .
Don’t wait - arrange for help with your chores BEFORE you need it.
Commuter Services of Pennsylvania
190 S. Charles St., Lower Level • Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-6493
Jenna Koslosky, Director • [email protected]
Are your teens looking for something to do on Saturday nights? Bring them out to the Red Lion Youth Center! We are
located on the lower level of the Red Lion Community Building, and we are open from 7 PM to 10 PM every Saturday night.
We feature pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, computers with internet, Xbox, snack bar and more!
Admission is only $1.00!
Monthly special events include pizza parties, ice cream socials, tournaments, holiday parties and more!
Bring in this newsletter to receive one free admission!
For more information, email [email protected].
www.PaCommuterServices.com
717-718-0015 OR 1-866-579-RIDE
Commuter Services of Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization that offers free services to commuters
about their options for getting to and from work. Our Rideshare and Emergency Ride Home programs
provide necessary tools to commuters in order for them to successfully switch from driving alone to a commuting alternative… such as carpooling,
vanpooling, bicycling, walking or riding transit. Using a green commute mode is a great way to save money and help improve air quality. For more
information, visit www.PaCommuterServices.org or call 1-866-579-RIDE.
20-C Gotham Place • Red Lion, PA 17356 • Phone: 717-244-7229
A MESSAGE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE STAN SAYLOR
94th Legislative District • 15 S. Main St., Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-9232 or 717-382-4595
Education Funding
The 2014 budget has once again been passed on time with no new taxes and responsible fiscal control to help
Pennsylvania live within its means. This year’s budget showed a record high investment of $10.5 billion in education
which means a 5.2% increase for our Red Lion School District.
Veterans Outreach
On Thursday, June 12, from 2 – 6 PM, my office began partnering with the American Legion to offer veterans
outreach and assistance in the Red Lion District office on the second floor of 15 S. Main St. (elevator accessible).
These outreach hours will continue to be held at the same times on the second Thursday of each month. Please call
my office to set up an appointment. Terry Gendron of the American Legion will be in the office to offer assistance to
veterans, their spouses or their families with:
• Compensation and pension claims
• Burial and survivor benefits
• Education benefits
• State benefits
• VA health care enrollment
• Obtaining military personnel and medical records
Those who have served our country deserve the very best services we can offer them, and my office is committeed to delivering on that goal.
Tax Rebate Applications
PA State Tax/Rent Rebate Program
The deadline to apply for the state’s 2013 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from June 30 to December 31. As of May 30,
the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue had received 463,672 rebate applications. Eligible participants can receive a rebate based on their rent
or property taxes paid in 2013. The 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.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms are available by contacting my office or by visiting my website at www.RepSaylor.com. Assistance in
completing the application is available at no cost to residents at my elevator-accessible Red Lion office. Rebate checks are scheduled to be
mailed out starting July 1 to those who have already submitted applications. Claims sent in after June 30 will be distributed as they are received
and processed.
Other Services and Website
My office provides many state-related services. If you need additional assistance with state-related issues, please visit my website,
www.RepSaylor.com, or call my office. Also, if you are interested in staying up to date on district or state matters, please sign up for the weekly
email newsletter at www.repsaylor.com/enewssignup.aspx or visit my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/repsaylor.
As always, it is an honor and pleasure to serve as your Representative in the 94th legislative district.
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Heather Goebler, Executive Director • Kasie Ream, Program Coordinator • www.redlionseniorcenter.com
The Red Lion Area Senior Center is free to join, and that even includes free lunches. We offer many programs at no cost to you. We are
open from 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Monday - Friday. You must be 60 years or older to join. Please call us for more information. We are dedicated
to make your experience the best it can be, so come make new friends! The Red Lion Area Senior Center is funded in part by the York
County Area Agency on Aging.
AARP Safe Driving Course: The Red Lion Area Senior Center has
scheduled our annual AARP Safe Driving Courses. A Refresher
course will be held on Monday, October 20th from 1:00 PM to 5:00
PM. The cost of the course for AARP Members will be $15 and for
Non-Members $20. You may make your payment the day you come
in for the course. If you are interested in signing up, please contact
Kasie Ream, Program Coordinator, at 717-244-7229..
Rite Aid Gives Back to Local Senior Center Rite Aid is one of
the Red Lion Area Senior Center’s newest sponsors. They have so
much to offer our seniors. Rite Aid has been working closely with
the senior center to plan out events to benefit our local seniors.
The Haven at Springwood Offers Learning Opportunities to
Seniors The Haven at Springwood is one of the Red Lion Area
Senior Center’s Sponsors, and they have been working with us to
plan a series of seminars and/or presentations to be offered to our
seniors.
Fine Jewelry, Appraisal and Watch Repair Clinic: Thursday,
September 25 from 9 AM – 2:30 PM at the Red Lion Area Senior
Center - Presented by I.G.C.
For more information about these events, please contact Kasie
Ream, Program Coordinator, 717-244-7229.
The Green Thumb Garden Club
T
he Green Thumb Garden Club of the Red Lion/East York Area is affiliated with Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania & Central Atlantic
Region and the National Garden Club, Inc. Currently we are in our 53rd year of gardening and community service offering entertaining
programs, workshops and lectures. On our future agenda is an open house at Rudy Park, Shrewsbury Flower Show, programs on Sharing Your
Garden, and Everything You Want to Know about Garlic.
Our Objective
To stimulate and develop the spirit of gardening, encourage interest in decorative flower and plant
arranging, promote interest in home and civic gardening and to aid in the protection of native plants.
Bringing together gardeners who share an interest and want to improve the world in which they live.
We meet the first Monday of every month at 9:30 AM from April through December and
at 11 AM from January through March. Meetings are held at the Emanuel Lutheran Church,
2650 Freysville Rd., Red Lion, PA 17356.
Contact information:
Patricia Sweetman, President
717-235-2823 • [email protected]
Fanilya Gueno, Membership Chairman • [email protected]
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RED LION BOROUGH EVENTS
Halloween Events:
Prayer In The Park presents
For more information regarding our Halloween Events, “Like”
our Red Lion Recreation Facebook page, visit www.redlionpa.org, or
contact the Recreation Office.
An Ole-Fashioned
Christmas
Saturday, December 6 • 2 PM
Fall Fest:
Saturday, October 25 • 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Vulcan Field next to Mastercraft Industries
Free fun event for children! Food and refreshments will be
available throughout the evening for purchase. Decorate your own
cookie and pumpkin. Games for children. Story time. Music, and
a costume contest with prizes.
The Red Lion Haunted Mile
Saturday, October 25 • 8:30 PM – 10 PM
The Haunted Mile will follow the Halloween
Happenings. The Haunted Mile will be for adults and
children ages 10 and up. The mile will consist of
various thrills and screams that are sure to liven up the
night. The Haunted Mile will run from N. Franklin St.
to The Public Works Facility on Vulcan Road.
We would like extend an invitation to families and organizations
who would like to take a section of The Mile to decorate and dress
up to scare those in attendance. Contact the Recreation Office with
questions regarding either event or if interested in being part of the
terror in the night at 717-244-6896 or email: [email protected] or
[email protected]. Also, “Like” our Red Lion Recreation
Facebook page for up-to-date information.
Halloween Parade
Monday, October 27 • beginning at 7 PM
(Bad weather date: Tuesday, October 28th)
The parade will begin at the Red Lion Senior High School at 7 PM.
To register for the parade, visit www.redlionpa.org where you can
download both the Registration Form and an Informational Page.
Trick or Treat
Friday, October 31 • 6 PM - 8 PM
Hey Kids… Have a great time, and be safe!
The bells will be ringing, the people will be singing, the Christmas Story
will be told, the Wise men and women will still be seeking Him. So bundle
up and come to the park for an Ole-Fashioned Christmas that will touch
and stir your spirit for the Christmas Season. Refreshments, Christmas
punch & Christmas cookies will be served following the celebration.
Prayer-In-The-Park meets the first Saturday of every other month in
Fairmont Park in Red Lion (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at 2 PM
for people from all different congreagations to gather together to
worship and pray. Everyone is Welcome! Our purpose is to
build community by coming together.
We are under the authority of the City on a Hill - The
Red Lion Minister’s Alliance.
Red Lion Borough Weeks of
Christmas Magic – A Festival of Lights
November 28 – December 11 & December 26 - 31
York County Department of Parks and Recreation Proudly Presents…
Christmas Magic – A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge County Park
November 28 – December 31 (closed Dec. 24 & 25)
Hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 PM – 9 PM • Sat. & Sun.: 5 PM – 9 PM
Admission Rates: Adults: $8 • Children (4 – 12): $6 • Under 4: Free
Seniors (over 59 ): $7 • Adult Group (11+): $7
Children Group (11+): $5
600,000 lights, Trains & Holiday Displays, Entertainment & Food
For more information and trail updates, call 717-840-7443 or visit
www.yorkcountyparks.org.
RED LION BOROUGH WEEKS
at the 31st edition of Christmas Magic
A Festival of Lights
November 28–December 11 and December 26-31
Rocky Ridge County Park
Coupon is redeemable for
Christmas Happenings
(Sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Red Lion Borough
& Red Lion Recreation)
For more information regarding our Christmas Happenings,
“Like” our Red Lion Recreation Facebook page, visit
www.redlionpa.org, or contact the Recreation Office.
Sunday, November 30 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us at the Red Lion Community Building for
Red Lion’s official opening of the Christmas Season!
Music, carols, free coffee and hot chocolate! Santa
will arrive with gifts for the kids!
Saturday, December 6 • 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
pancakes, sausage, coffee and refreshments. Adults
$4; Children (7-17) $2; 6 & under Free.
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Buy One Get One Free Admission
Maximum is 2 free regular admissions
This coupon is valid only for 2014 program.
Coupon is good for a one-time use.
Wednesday, December 31
Many free events around the town with a free bus shuttle throughout the
evening. Fireworks at midnight. Sponsored by many local businesses.
If interested in joining the New Year’s Eve Committee, please call Bob
Frutiger at 717-578-4409, Sue Obloy at 717-246-2211 or Joann
Zimmerman at 717-244-0484.
Easter Egg Hunt and
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Join us at the Red Lion Community Building and
Fairmount Park for the 2015 Easter Happenings.
Additional information will be provided in the Spring
2015 newsletter.
Thank You
Thank you to the following businesses, organizations and individuals who donated to the July
2014 Red Lion Fireworks display, as well as the countless individuals who made donations during
the various collection efforts leading up to the fireworks. It is because of the numerous donations
that the fireworks display is able to be held within the Red Lion Community.
• Apples of Our Eye, Inc.
• Andy’s Automotive Services
• Yoe Borough
• Burg Funeral Home
• Century 21 Dale Realty
• Custom Molds & Plastics
• All Medical & Equipment Supplies
• Baughman Memorial Works, Inc.
• N.N. Fishel Associates
• Jeff Frey, M.D.
• Musso’s Pizza
• Penn Waste
• Gary & Jo Anna Shovlin
• Precision Carbide Tooling
• North End Service
• Isett & Chronister Dental
• Red Lion VFW
• The Mill of Bel Air
• Golden Crust Pizza
• MACE Mixed Martial Arts Academy
• Larry’s Skid Service
• First Avenue Laundromat
• Marlin Bollinger, State Farm
Insurance
• Windsor Township
• Red Lion Tavern
• Stray Kats Salon
• Bees Knees
• Red Lion Fraternity Home
• Walt Hughes
• Kirkwood Doors
• Jubilee Outreach Ministries
• Patton Veterinary Hospital
• Stan Saylor
• Eastern Atlantic Holdings
• Red Lion American Legion Post
RED LION RECREATION & ACTIVITIES
Red Lion Community Building, 190 South Charles St., Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-6896
[email protected] • Eric Rabenstein • Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 1 PM - 4 PM
Please be sure to “Like” our Red Lion Recreation Facebook page. This is an easy way to receive updates about events and programs.
Also, please sign up for Red Lion Borough’s email list by visiting www.redlionpa.org and submitting your information under “Join
our Mailing List” on the home page. This is another great and easy way to receive updates about our events and programs.
Bus Trips: Red Lion Recreation offered three
bus trips this summer ... Troegs Brewery Tour,
Hauser Estate Winery Tour and Harpers Ferry
Adventure Center. Keep an eye on our Bus Trips
page at www.redlionpa.org.
FALL PROGRAMS (Currently in progress):
Boys Baseball • Youth Flag Football • Girls Softball
Girls Field Hockey
WINTER PROGRAMS:
Boys Basketball (junior high & high school)
Girls Basketball (junior high & high school)
Elementary Basketball (K-2)
Information regarding signups will be distributed through the
schools, our Facebook page (Red Lion Recreation), our email list, and
the Red Lion Borough website, www.redlionpa.org
Saturday Morning Theatre Program: Have
Fun, Build Confidence, and Learn Skills. Multiple
classes for multiple ages. All levels, including
beginners, are welcomed. Instructed by Christina Myers, an
established professional in Theatre Art.
Visit www.redlionpa.org for more need-to-know
information.
Kids Karate: Boys and girls ages 5 – 13 will have
fun learning awesome karate tricks, cook kicks,
sweet punches and lightning fast blocks. You will
be taught by multiple levels of black belt
instructors. Visit www.redlionpa.org for more
need-to-know information.
Lacrosse: Lacrosse is fast growing in York County.
Our youth lacrosse program, The Red Lion Lacrosse
Club, has grown from 4 teams to 7 in four short years.
Visit the Youth Programs page on the Borough’s
website, www.redlionpa.org, where you will find a
link to our Lacrosse page with information regarding
the program. Make sure to check out the Red Lion
Lacrosse Facebook page! Lacrosse is “The Fastest
game on Two Feet”. Thanks for supporting our Red
Lion youth!
Thank you to Wally Brenneman for his generous donation of baseball equipment to Red Lion
Recreation.
Thank you to the family of Alejandro Wine who donated a number of baseball equipment items to
Red Lion Recreation in Alejandro’s memory.
If you have an interest in starting a new program, please contact the Red Lion Recreation Office.
We always like new ideas, and we are willing to help get programs started.
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RED LION BOROUGH EVENTS
Halloween Events:
Prayer In The Park presents
For more information regarding our Halloween Events, “Like”
our Red Lion Recreation Facebook page, visit www.redlionpa.org, or
contact the Recreation Office.
An Ole-Fashioned
Christmas
Saturday, December 6 • 2 PM
Fall Fest:
Saturday, October 25 • 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Vulcan Field next to Mastercraft Industries
Free fun event for children! Food and refreshments will be
available throughout the evening for purchase. Decorate your own
cookie and pumpkin. Games for children. Story time. Music, and
a costume contest with prizes.
The Red Lion Haunted Mile
Saturday, October 25 • 8:30 PM – 10 PM
The Haunted Mile will follow the Halloween
Happenings. The Haunted Mile will be for adults and
children ages 10 and up. The mile will consist of
various thrills and screams that are sure to liven up the
night. The Haunted Mile will run from N. Franklin St.
to The Public Works Facility on Vulcan Road.
We would like extend an invitation to families and organizations
who would like to take a section of The Mile to decorate and dress
up to scare those in attendance. Contact the Recreation Office with
questions regarding either event or if interested in being part of the
terror in the night at 717-244-6896 or email: [email protected] or
[email protected]. Also, “Like” our Red Lion Recreation
Facebook page for up-to-date information.
Halloween Parade
Monday, October 27 • beginning at 7 PM
(Bad weather date: Tuesday, October 28th)
The parade will begin at the Red Lion Senior High School at 7 PM.
To register for the parade, visit www.redlionpa.org where you can
download both the Registration Form and an Informational Page.
Trick or Treat
Friday, October 31 • 6 PM - 8 PM
Hey Kids… Have a great time, and be safe!
The bells will be ringing, the people will be singing, the Christmas Story
will be told, the Wise men and women will still be seeking Him. So bundle
up and come to the park for an Ole-Fashioned Christmas that will touch
and stir your spirit for the Christmas Season. Refreshments, Christmas
punch & Christmas cookies will be served following the celebration.
Prayer-In-The-Park meets the first Saturday of every other month in
Fairmont Park in Red Lion (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at 2 PM
for people from all different congreagations to gather together to
worship and pray. Everyone is Welcome! Our purpose is to
build community by coming together.
We are under the authority of the City on a Hill - The
Red Lion Minister’s Alliance.
Red Lion Borough Weeks of
Christmas Magic – A Festival of Lights
November 28 – December 11 & December 26 - 31
York County Department of Parks and Recreation Proudly Presents…
Christmas Magic – A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge County Park
November 28 – December 31 (closed Dec. 24 & 25)
Hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 PM – 9 PM • Sat. & Sun.: 5 PM – 9 PM
Admission Rates: Adults: $8 • Children (4 – 12): $6 • Under 4: Free
Seniors (over 59 ): $7 • Adult Group (11+): $7
Children Group (11+): $5
600,000 lights, Trains & Holiday Displays, Entertainment & Food
For more information and trail updates, call 717-840-7443 or visit
www.yorkcountyparks.org.
RED LION BOROUGH WEEKS
at the 31st edition of Christmas Magic
A Festival of Lights
November 28–December 11 and December 26-31
Rocky Ridge County Park
Coupon is redeemable for
Christmas Happenings
(Sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Red Lion Borough
& Red Lion Recreation)
For more information regarding our Christmas Happenings,
“Like” our Red Lion Recreation Facebook page, visit
www.redlionpa.org, or contact the Recreation Office.
Sunday, November 30 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Red Lion’s official opening of the Christmas Season!
Music, carols, free coffee and hot chocolate! Santa
will arrive with gifts for the kids!
Saturday, December 6 • 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
pancakes, sausage, coffee and refreshments. Adults
$4; Children (7-17) $2; 6 & under Free.
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Buy One Get One Free Admission
Maximum is 2 free regular admissions
This coupon is valid only for 2014 program.
Coupon is good for a one-time use.
Wednesday, December 31
Many free events around the town with a free bus shuttle throughout the
evening. Fireworks at midnight. Sponsored by many local businesses.
If interested in joining the New Year’s Eve Committee, please call Bob
Frutiger at 717-578-4409, Sue Obloy at 717-246-2211 or Joann
Zimmerman at 717-244-0484.
Easter Egg Hunt and
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Join us at the Red Lion Community Building and
Fairmount Park for the 2015 Easter Happenings.
Additional information will be provided in the Spring
2015 newsletter.
Thank You
Thank you to the following businesses, organizations and individuals who donated to the July
2014 Red Lion Fireworks display, as well as the countless individuals who made donations during
the various collection efforts leading up to the fireworks. It is because of the numerous donations
that the fireworks display is able to be held within the Red Lion Community.
• Apples of Our Eye, Inc.
• Andy’s Automotive Services
• Yoe Borough
• Burg Funeral Home
• Century 21 Dale Realty
• Custom Molds & Plastics
• All Medical & Equipment Supplies
• Baughman Memorial Works, Inc.
• N.N. Fishel Associates
• Jeff Frey, M.D.
• Musso’s Pizza
• Penn Waste
• Gary & Jo Anna Shovlin
• Precision Carbide Tooling
• North End Service
• Isett & Chronister Dental
• Red Lion VFW
• The Mill of Bel Air
• Golden Crust Pizza
• MACE Mixed Martial Arts Academy
• Larry’s Skid Service
• First Avenue Laundromat
• Marlin Bollinger, State Farm
Insurance
• Windsor Township
• Red Lion Tavern
• Stray Kats Salon
• Bees Knees
• Red Lion Fraternity Home
• Walt Hughes
• Kirkwood Doors
• Jubilee Outreach Ministries
• Patton Veterinary Hospital
• Stan Saylor
• Eastern Atlantic Holdings
• Red Lion American Legion Post
RED LION RECREATION & ACTIVITIES
Red Lion Community Building, 190 South Charles St., Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-6896
[email protected] • Eric Rabenstein • Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 1 PM - 4 PM
Please be sure to “Like” our Red Lion Recreation Facebook page. This is an easy way to receive updates about events and programs.
Also, please sign up for Red Lion Borough’s email list by visiting www.redlionpa.org and submitting your information under “Join
our Mailing List” on the home page. This is another great and easy way to receive updates about our events and programs.
Bus Trips: Red Lion Recreation offered three
bus trips this summer ... Troegs Brewery Tour,
Hauser Estate Winery Tour and Harpers Ferry
Adventure Center. Keep an eye on our Bus Trips
page at www.redlionpa.org.
FALL PROGRAMS (Currently in progress):
Boys Baseball • Youth Flag Football • Girls Softball
Girls Field Hockey
WINTER PROGRAMS:
Boys Basketball (junior high & high school)
Girls Basketball (junior high & high school)
Elementary Basketball (K-2)
Information regarding signups will be distributed through the
schools, our Facebook page (Red Lion Recreation), our email list, and
the Red Lion Borough website, www.redlionpa.org
Saturday Morning Theatre Program: Have
Fun, Build Confidence, and Learn Skills. Multiple
classes for multiple ages. All levels, including
beginners, are welcomed. Instructed by Christina Myers, an
established professional in Theatre Art.
Visit www.redlionpa.org for more need-to-know
information.
Kids Karate: Boys and girls ages 5 – 13 will have
fun learning awesome karate tricks, cook kicks,
sweet punches and lightning fast blocks. You will
be taught by multiple levels of black belt
instructors. Visit www.redlionpa.org for more
need-to-know information.
Lacrosse: Lacrosse is fast growing in York County.
Our youth lacrosse program, The Red Lion Lacrosse
Club, has grown from 4 teams to 7 in four short years.
Visit the Youth Programs page on the Borough’s
website, www.redlionpa.org, where you will find a
link to our Lacrosse page with information regarding
the program. Make sure to check out the Red Lion
Lacrosse Facebook page! Lacrosse is “The Fastest
game on Two Feet”. Thanks for supporting our Red
Lion youth!
Thank you to Wally Brenneman for his generous donation of baseball equipment to Red Lion
Recreation.
Thank you to the family of Alejandro Wine who donated a number of baseball equipment items to
Red Lion Recreation in Alejandro’s memory.
If you have an interest in starting a new program, please contact the Red Lion Recreation Office.
We always like new ideas, and we are willing to help get programs started.
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RED LION COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
190 S. Charles St., lower level • Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-6493
Red Lion Community Preschool is currently offering a Three Year Old Class that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9 AM to 11 AM, and a Four/Five Year Old Class that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 AM
to 11:15 AM.
In addition to our regular preschool program, we offer a Lunch Bunch Program to children 2½ to 6 years of age. Lunch Bunch extends the
hours and ages of children who can be in our preschool program. Lunch Bunch meets every day following our preschool day for two hours.
Parents can bring their child to spend just the two hours with us, or extend their child’s preschool day… to eat lunch, enjoy social interaction
with other children their ages, play games, do crafts from time to time, play and have FUN!!! Each child brings their own lunch and drink.
Call 717-244-6493 for more information and costs of both programs.
YORK COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Hey Senior Citizens… HELP IS AVAILABLE WITH CHORES
The Rent-A-Kid Program, sponsored by the York County Area Agency on Aging (YCAAA), provides an opportunity for
middle and high school students, in grades 7 through 12, to assist older adults 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 older adults and youth.
Adults, 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
youth in their area. It is the responsibility of the older adult to contact the youth 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 older adult to pay, the youth may negotiate
a more satisfactory rate of pay.
Youth interested in the Rent-A-Kid program should contact their school guidance counselor or call the Coordinator at YCAAA for an
application at 717-771-9103. Applications can also be downloaded at
http://yorkcountypa.gov/health-human-services/agency-on-aging/programs-and-services/intergenerational-programs.html .
Don’t wait - arrange for help with your chores BEFORE you need it.
Commuter Services of Pennsylvania
190 S. Charles St., Lower Level • Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-6493
Jenna Koslosky, Director • [email protected]
Are your teens looking for something to do on Saturday nights? Bring them out to the Red Lion Youth Center! We are
located on the lower level of the Red Lion Community Building, and we are open from 7 PM to 10 PM every Saturday night.
We feature pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, computers with internet, Xbox, snack bar and more!
Admission is only $1.00!
Monthly special events include pizza parties, ice cream socials, tournaments, holiday parties and more!
Bring in this newsletter to receive one free admission!
For more information, email [email protected].
www.PaCommuterServices.com
717-718-0015 OR 1-866-579-RIDE
Commuter Services of Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization that offers free services to commuters
about their options for getting to and from work. Our Rideshare and Emergency Ride Home programs
provide necessary tools to commuters in order for them to successfully switch from driving alone to a commuting alternative… such as carpooling,
vanpooling, bicycling, walking or riding transit. Using a green commute mode is a great way to save money and help improve air quality. For more
information, visit www.PaCommuterServices.org or call 1-866-579-RIDE.
20-C Gotham Place • Red Lion, PA 17356 • Phone: 717-244-7229
A MESSAGE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE STAN SAYLOR
94th Legislative District • 15 S. Main St., Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-9232 or 717-382-4595
Education Funding
The 2014 budget has once again been passed on time with no new taxes and responsible fiscal control to help
Pennsylvania live within its means. This year’s budget showed a record high investment of $10.5 billion in education
which means a 5.2% increase for our Red Lion School District.
Veterans Outreach
On Thursday, June 12, from 2 – 6 PM, my office began partnering with the American Legion to offer veterans
outreach and assistance in the Red Lion District office on the second floor of 15 S. Main St. (elevator accessible).
These outreach hours will continue to be held at the same times on the second Thursday of each month. Please call
my office to set up an appointment. Terry Gendron of the American Legion will be in the office to offer assistance to
veterans, their spouses or their families with:
• Compensation and pension claims
• Burial and survivor benefits
• Education benefits
• State benefits
• VA health care enrollment
• Obtaining military personnel and medical records
Those who have served our country deserve the very best services we can offer them, and my office is committeed to delivering on that goal.
Tax Rebate Applications
PA State Tax/Rent Rebate Program
The deadline to apply for the state’s 2013 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from June 30 to December 31. As of May 30,
the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue had received 463,672 rebate applications. Eligible participants can receive a rebate based on their rent
or property taxes paid in 2013. The 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.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms are available by contacting my office or by visiting my website at www.RepSaylor.com. Assistance in
completing the application is available at no cost to residents at my elevator-accessible Red Lion office. Rebate checks are scheduled to be
mailed out starting July 1 to those who have already submitted applications. Claims sent in after June 30 will be distributed as they are received
and processed.
Other Services and Website
My office provides many state-related services. If you need additional assistance with state-related issues, please visit my website,
www.RepSaylor.com, or call my office. Also, if you are interested in staying up to date on district or state matters, please sign up for the weekly
email newsletter at www.repsaylor.com/enewssignup.aspx or visit my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/repsaylor.
As always, it is an honor and pleasure to serve as your Representative in the 94th legislative district.
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Heather Goebler, Executive Director • Kasie Ream, Program Coordinator • www.redlionseniorcenter.com
The Red Lion Area Senior Center is free to join, and that even includes free lunches. We offer many programs at no cost to you. We are
open from 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Monday - Friday. You must be 60 years or older to join. Please call us for more information. We are dedicated
to make your experience the best it can be, so come make new friends! The Red Lion Area Senior Center is funded in part by the York
County Area Agency on Aging.
AARP Safe Driving Course: The Red Lion Area Senior Center has
scheduled our annual AARP Safe Driving Courses. A Refresher
course will be held on Monday, October 20th from 1:00 PM to 5:00
PM. The cost of the course for AARP Members will be $15 and for
Non-Members $20. You may make your payment the day you come
in for the course. If you are interested in signing up, please contact
Kasie Ream, Program Coordinator, at 717-244-7229..
Rite Aid Gives Back to Local Senior Center Rite Aid is one of
the Red Lion Area Senior Center’s newest sponsors. They have so
much to offer our seniors. Rite Aid has been working closely with
the senior center to plan out events to benefit our local seniors.
The Haven at Springwood Offers Learning Opportunities to
Seniors The Haven at Springwood is one of the Red Lion Area
Senior Center’s Sponsors, and they have been working with us to
plan a series of seminars and/or presentations to be offered to our
seniors.
Fine Jewelry, Appraisal and Watch Repair Clinic: Thursday,
September 25 from 9 AM – 2:30 PM at the Red Lion Area Senior
Center - Presented by I.G.C.
For more information about these events, please contact Kasie
Ream, Program Coordinator, 717-244-7229.
The Green Thumb Garden Club
T
he Green Thumb Garden Club of the Red Lion/East York Area is affiliated with Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania & Central Atlantic
Region and the National Garden Club, Inc. Currently we are in our 53rd year of gardening and community service offering entertaining
programs, workshops and lectures. On our future agenda is an open house at Rudy Park, Shrewsbury Flower Show, programs on Sharing Your
Garden, and Everything You Want to Know about Garlic.
Our Objective
To stimulate and develop the spirit of gardening, encourage interest in decorative flower and plant
arranging, promote interest in home and civic gardening and to aid in the protection of native plants.
Bringing together gardeners who share an interest and want to improve the world in which they live.
We meet the first Monday of every month at 9:30 AM from April through December and
at 11 AM from January through March. Meetings are held at the Emanuel Lutheran Church,
2650 Freysville Rd., Red Lion, PA 17356.
Contact information:
Patricia Sweetman, President
717-235-2823 • [email protected]
Fanilya Gueno, Membership Chairman • [email protected]
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Red Lion Area
Historical Society
P.O. Box 94, Red Lion, PA 17356 • 717-244-1912
Jan Barnhart, President: [email protected]
Center Square Museum Hours: Sundays from 2 PM – 4 PM
Fall 2014 Monthly Membership Meetings
Meetings are held at St. John’s UCC Church on North Main Street in Red Lion, beginning at 7:00 PM,
unless otherwise stated.
In case of bad weather, meetings will be cancelled if the Red Lion Area School District cancels or dismisses
school early on the day of the meeting. If school is only delayed, we will meet as scheduled. Parking is available
off the alley behind the church. The lot can be accessed via E. Gay St.
September 25: Gadgets – Dennis Kunkle, the Facilities Manager of
the York County Heritage Trust, brings a collection of unusual or
unique gadgets. Can you determine their functions?
October 23: Canals – Hollis Bedell, an active member of the Lower
Windsor Area Historical Society, will tell us about the history of
canals along the Susquehanna River, a little known feature of the 19th
century landscape.
These manmade waterways were key
transportation routes for commerce during that time.
November 20: Lewis Miller’s Civil War – York County’s folk artist
Lewis Miller is nationally known for his chronicling of 19th century
life. In this program, June Lloyd uses his drawings to interpret his
views of the Civil War and its effects on his home county. Many of
these striking illustrations have never been published, so they are
little known.
Red Lion Municipal Water and Sewer Authority
If in doubt, ask for ID! Red Lion Municipal Authority
employees will have photo identification and a vehicle that is
identifiable if maintenance is needed at your home. Please
call our office immediately if you need to verify the identity of
someone or if you experience any suspicious activity.
We would like to ask your
assistance in notifying our
office immediately if you see
someone (other than a
representative of Red Lion
Municipal Authority or a
local
fire
department)
connected to a fire hydrant.
This may include tankers,
landscapers, hydro-seeders,
pool filling companies, etc.
The office is open Monday
through Friday from 8 AM – 4:30 PM, and the telephone number is
717-244-3475. After hours, please contact York Area Regional Police
Department by dialing 911.
Red Lion Municipal Authority would like to extend our gratitude to Scott Hess,
owner of Hess Ornamental Iron, www.hessiron.com, for donating and installing
hand railings at the side entrance of the Municipal Office. Hess Ornamental Iron
recently opened a facility on East Lancaster Street in Red Lion. Looks great, and
thanks again, Scott!
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT STORMWATER FROM RED LION BOROUGH
AND RED LION MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
When it Rains, It Drains…
Understanding storm water and how it can affect your money, safety,
health and the environment:
What is Storm Water?
Storm water is… water from precipitation that flows across the
ground and pavement when it rains or when snow and ice melt. The
water seeps into the ground or drains into what we call storm sewers.
These are the drains you see at street corners or at low points on the
sides of streets. Collectively, the draining water is called storm water
runoff.
Rain is an important part of nature’s water cycle, but there are times
it can do more damage than good. Problems related to storm water
runoff can include:
• Flooding caused by too much storm water flowing over hardened
surfaces such as roads and parking lots, instead of soaking into the
ground.
• Increases in spending on maintaining storm drains and the storm
sewer system that become clogged with excessive amounts of dirt
and debris.
• Decreases in sport fish populations because storm water carries
sediment and pollutants that degrade important fish habitat.
• More expensive treatment technologies to remove harmful
pollutants carried by storm water into our drinking water supplies.
• Closed beaches due to high levels of bacteria carried by storm
water that make swimming unsafe.
We can help rain restore its good reputation while protecting our
health and environment while saving money for ourselves and our
community. Keep reading to find out how…
Restoring Rain’s Reputation… What Everyone Can Do To Help:
Rain by nature is important for replenishing drinking water supplies,
recreation and healthy wildlife habitats. It only becomes a problem when
pollutants from our activities like car maintenance, lawn care and dog
walking are left on the ground for rain to wash away. Here are some of
the most important ways to prevent storm water pollution:
L Properly dispose of hazardous substances such as used oil, cleaning
supplies and paint – NEVER pour them down any part of the storm
sewer system, and report anyone who does!
L Use pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides properly and efficiently to
prevent excess runoff.
L Look for signs of soil and other pollutants, such as debris and
chemicals, leaving construction sites in storm water runoff or
tracked into roads by construction vehicles. Report poorly managed
construction sites that could impact storm water runoff to us.
L Install innovative storm water practices on residential property, such
as rain barrels or rain gardens, which capture storm water and keep
it on site instead of letting it drain away into the storm sewer system.
L Report any discharges from storm water outfalls during times of dry
weather – a sign that there could be a problem with the storm
sewer system.
L Pick up after pets and dispose of their waste properly. No matter
where pets make a mess – in a back yard or at the park – storm
water runoff can carry pet waste from the land to the storm sewer
system to a stream.
Store
materials that could pollute storm water indoors, and use
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containers for outdoor storage that do not rust or leak to eliminate
exposure of materials to storm water.
Why is Storm Water “Good Rain Gone Wrong”?
Storm water becomes a problem when it picks up debris, chemicals,
dirt and other pollutants as it flows or when it causes flooding and
erosion of stream banks. Storm water travels through a system of pipes
and roadside ditches that make up storm sewer systems. It eventually
flows directly to a lake, river, stream, wetland or coastal water. All of the
pollutants storm water carries along the way empty into our waters, too,
because storm water does not get treated!
f Pet wastes left on the ground get carried away by storm water,
contributing harmful bacteria, parasites and viruses to our water.
f Vehicles drip fluids (oil, grease, gasoline, antifreeze, brake fluids,
etc.) onto paved areas where storm water runoff carries them
through our storm drains and into our water.
f Chemicals used to grow and maintain beautiful lawns and gardens,
if not used properly, can run off into the storm drains when it rains
or when we water our lawns and gardens.
f Waste from chemicals and materials used in construction can wash
into the storm sewer system when it rains. Soil that erodes from
construction sites causes environmental degradation, including
harming fish and shellfish populations that are important for
recreation and our economy.
Where to Go to Continue the Information Flow:
Red Lion Borough and Red Lion Municipal Authority are preventing
storm water pollution through a storm water management program.
This program addresses storm water pollution from construction,
illegal dumping to the storm sewer system, pollution prevention and
good housekeeping practices in municipal operations. We will also
continue to educate the community and get everyone involved in
making sure the only thing that storm water contributes to our water
is… water! Visit our website, www.redlionpa.org, where you can find
more information on storm water and also report any problems that
you witness in Red Lion Borough.
This publication is made available through the generous advertising sponsorship of the businesses and organizations listed throughout our
newsletter. Red Lion Borough appreciates their support as the ads provide the revenue that make it possible to produce this newsletter at no cost
to our residents. The Borough does not endorse any product or organization that advertises in this newsletter.
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RED LION AREA AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING:
Pennsylvania’s “Covered Device Recycling Act” (Act 108)
prohibits the acceptance of certain electronic materials at all
Pennsylvania solid waste disposal facilities and also prohibits
residents from placing them at the curb for waste pick-up.
Under the Act, waste haulers will NOT pick up “covered devices”.
Waste haulers should place a sticker on covered devices that
provides directions for where to go to properly manage them.
Covered devices include televisions, desktop and laptop
computers, computer monitors and computer peripherals
(anything that connects to a computer such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, etc.).
Residents must now manage these covered devices by
recycling them. Red Lion Borough residents can drop unwanted
electronics off at our Public Works Facility on Vulcan Road during
their work hours. You MUST first call them at 717-244-2567 to make
sure someone will be available. IMPORTANT: No disassembled
electronics can be accepted. All collected items will be taken to the
York County Solid Waste Authority’s facility to be recycled. Examples
of accepted items include answering machines, compact disc players,
electric typewriters, fax machines, hard drives, laptops, mobile
phones, modems, microwave ovens, pagers, personal
computers (CPU, monitors, keyboards, mouse, and
peripherals), printers, printed circuit boards, radios, remote
controls, stereos, tape players, telephones/telephone
equipment, televisions, and VCR’s.
Residents are responsible for
removal of any personal data contained on electronic devices and
computer hard drives.
Residents should NOT bring
construction demolition, furniture, appliances, white goods,
appliances containing Freon (air conditioners, dehumidifiers,
refrigerators) or household hazardous waste.
The York County Solid Waste Authority also offers their
ongoing Electronics Recycling Program that is held the third
Saturday of every month from 9AM to 1PM at their Yard Waste
Transfer Facility located off of Flour Mill Road in Manchester
Township. Residents and businesses with large quantities of
electronics (i.e. more than a pickup truck load) should call the YCSWA
before the collection date to make arrangements for delivery. There is
no fee to participate. Visit their website at www.ycswa.com or call
them at 717-845-1066 for more information.
Recycle Today To Save Tomorrow! Here’s how you can help:
Penn Waste, www.pennwaste.com, accepts single stream
recycling. This means that all recyclables can be
combined in your recycling bin. Even if you have been
recycling for a long time, please read over the following
guidelines. Penn Waste now accepts items that were not
acceptable in the past.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
• #1-#7 plastic containers and bottles,
regardless of neck size - This means you should
now include plastic clamshells (baked goods and
produce containers), butter dishes, yogurt
containers, Cool Whip containers, etc. in your recycling bin, as
long as they are thoroughly rinsed out.)
 Remove caps/lids and place in regular garbage
 Rinse thoroughly
 It is okay to leave on labels and neck rings
• glass food and beverage containers (clear, brown
and green)
• metal cans (aluminum beverage cans, steel food and
beverage cans, aerosol cans and paint cans)
• paper, paperboard and cardboard - EX: ALL SIZES of
cardboard boxes, food boxes, EMPTY paper towel and toilet paper
rolls, paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes), office
paper, newspapers & inserts, magazines, phone books,
soft cover books, shredded paper (in clear plastic bags,
please) Recycle any size; any quantity of
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
• NEEDLES! (Do not place used needles with recycling! This is a
serious health hazard to everyone!)
• Broken glass
• Windows, mirrors, ceramics
• Aluminum foil
• Plastic grocery bags (they can be taken to your grocery store to be
recycled)
• Food-soiled material
• Paperboard juice and milk containers
• Packing peanuts
• Plastic bubble wrap
Here are a few friendly reminders from Penn Waste:
Look for 2015 RLAAA subscriptions to arrive in the mail in October this year.
Red Lion Area Ambulance Association offers a rewrite of “I Wish You Could”. This article by an unknown author expresses experiences shared
by all who are involved in Public Safety. Public safety is indeed a team concept, an expected service and one that comes at a high financial cost
to the residents of any community. What kind of a community would it be if we did not have these men and women to provide these services
24 x7? Please support PUBLIC SAFETY.
Comments are welcome: [email protected].
I Wish You Could...
I wish you could comprehend a wife’s horror at 6 in the morning as I check her husband of 40 years for a pulse and find none. I start CPR
anyway, hoping to bring him back, knowing intuitively it is too late. But wanting his wife and family to know everything possible was done
to try and save his life.
I wish you could know the unique smell of burning insulation, the taste of soot-filled mucus, the feeling of intense heat through your
turnout gear, the sound of flames crackling, the eeriness of being able to see absolutely nothing in dense smoke, sensations that I’ve become
too familiar with.
I wish you could read my mind as I respond to a call. Is this a false alarm or a working fire? How is the building constructed? What
hazards await me? Is anyone trapped?
I wish you could read my mind as I respond to an EMS call. What is wrong with the patient? Is it minor or life-threatening? Is the caller
really in distress, or is he waiting for us with a 2x4 or a gun?
I wish you could be in the emergency room, as a doctor pronounces dead, the beautiful five-year old girl that I have been trying to save
during the past 25 minutes, knowing she will never go on her first date or say the words, “I love you Mommy”, ever again.
I wish you could know the frustration I feel in the cab of the ambulance or engine or cruiser, the driver with his foot pressing down hard on
the pedal, my arm tugging again and again at the air horn chain, as you fail to yield the right-of-way at an intersection or in traffic. When
you need us however, your first comment upon our arrival will be, “It took you forever to get here!”
I wish you could know my thoughts as I help extricate a girl of teenage years from the remains of her automobile. What if this was my
daughter, sister, my girlfriend or a friend? What is her parents’ reaction going to be when they open the door to find a police officer with hat
in hand?
I wish you could know how it feels to walk in the back door and greet my parents and family, not having the heart to tell them that I nearly
did not come back from the last call.
I wish you could know how it feels dispatching officers, firefighters and EMTs/Paramedics out, and when we call for them, our heart drops
because no one answers back, or to hear a bone-chilling 911 call of a child or wife needing assistance.
• Break down your cardboard boxes as flat as possible.
This includes your pizza boxes, cereal boxes, shoe
boxes, etc.
I wish you could feel the hurt as people verbally and sometimes physically abuse us or belittle what I do, or as they express their attitudes of
“It will never happen to me”. I wish you could realize the physical, emotional and mental drain of missed meals, lost sleep and forgone social
activities, in addition to all the tragedy my eyes have seen.
• Crush your aluminum cans and all plastics.
I wish you could know the brotherhood and self-satisfaction of helping save a life or preserving someone’s property, or being able to be there
in time of crisis, or creating order from total chaos.
• Bundle all cardboard that does not fit into the
recycling bin.
• If the weather forecast calls for high winds or wet weather, if
possible, keep your paper recyclables until the next week. Wet paper
products are difficult to process.
• Cover loose paper with heavier items to prevent it from blowing
away.
CARDBOARD!
Please visit the Recycling and Garbage page on our website,
www.redlionpa.org/departments-services/recycling-garbage for additional information.
Remember... Recycling is MANDATORY in Red Lion Borough!
Thank you to all of you who have picked up one of our new larger recycling containers which were obtained by us through
a grant from the York County Solid Waste Authority. We truly appreciate your recycling efforts. Unfortunately, we have no
more of these containers at the present time. We plan to apply for this grant again if and when it is available. If your current
container isn’t large enough, you can stop by our office to pick up an additional smaller recycling bin, OR feel free to use
your own container. If you choose to use your own container, please make sure to clearly mark that it contains recyclables.
Recycling stickers are available at our office for you to place on your container.
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312 Horace Mann Ave., Red Lion, PA 17356
717-244-0983
Ron Harlacker, Director of Operations, [email protected]
I wish you could understand what it feels like to have a little boy tugging at your arm and asking, "Is my Mommy okay?", not even being able
to look in his eyes without tears from your own and not knowing what to say. Or to have to hold back a long time friend who watches his
buddy having CPR done on him as they take him away. You know all along he did not have his seat belt on. A sensation that I have become
too familiar with.
Unless you have lived with this kind of life, you will never truly understand or appreciate who I am, we are, or what our job really means to
us...I wish you could though.
APPRECIATE AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS, EMS EMT/ PARAMEDICS, 911 DISPATCHERS, AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN YOUR AREA. ONE DAY THEY'LL PROBABLY BE SAVING YOUR LIFE. WHEN YOU SEE THEM
COMING WITH LIGHTS FLASHING, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY QUICKLY, AND THEN PRAY FOR THEM.
Author unknown
“EMERGENCIES ARE NOT PLANNED BUT WE PLAN FOR THE EMERGENCY”
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YORK AREA REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
33 Oak Street, York, PA 17402 • www.yapd.org • 717-741-1259
Even though you cannot recycle your plastic bags and common films and wraps that are used in our everyday lives through Penn Waste, they
can still be recycled. Just remember the three R’s as they relate to these items:
AN ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
ANNUAL REPORT
Reduce
The York Area Regional Police Department has released the annual report of activities for the year 2013. Included below are some of the
highlights of the police department work for 2013. Overall, there was a slight decrease in crime from 504 total crimes in 2012 to 474 in 2013
in the Borough. The crimes are broken down into Part I and Part II crimes. There was a decrease in traffic accidents for the year. The complete
report for the department can be located on the police department website at www.yapd.org.
RED LION
PART I
PART II
MISC.
ACCIDENTS
TOTAL CALLS
TRAFFIC
ARRESTS
2009
2010
2011
216
369
1911
112
3702
790
454
228
374
2215
88
3808
475
501
174
287
2138
107
3728
728
349
2012
197
307
2082
102
3636
466
377
2013
208
266
1474
82
3336
379
300
RE-ACCREDITATION
In June of this year, the department conducted the second
Re-Assessment with the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement
Accreditation Commission. The department was first accredited in
2008 and must undergo a re-assessment every three years. The
assessment included a two-day review of files, facilities, personnel
interviews, and inspections in order to determine that the department
was in compliance with the Commission standards. The assessors
included the Chief of Police in Upper Moreland Township, a sergeant
from the Allentown Police Department and the Accreditation
Manager from the Derry Township Police Department. Fewer than
100 police departments in Pennsylvania, or less than 10%, have been
able to complete the rigorous requirements for accreditation. The
personnel of the department have this seal of professionalism and
best practices that cannot be claimed for most police agencies.
Sergeant Jeffry Dunbar was the manager of this process and
completing the many preparations required for accreditation.
A Message from Red Lion Borough Emergency Management Coordinator, Scott Kopp:
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• Get out your snow blower and make sure it is ready.
• Prepare an emergency kit for your home.
LEO FIRE COMPANY • 201 W. Broadway, Red Lion, PA
UPCOMING EVENTS
Crab Feed
The annual Crab Feed will be held on Saturday, September 20 at
4 PM. A DJ will be on hand to play tunes and plenty of food to eat!
Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door and include steamed
crabs, MD & Cream of Crab soup, corn on the cob, salads, snacks,
baked beans and more.
Pit Beef
The last Pit Beef & Turkey Sale of the season will be Saturday,
October 18th from 10 AM – 2 PM. Eat in or carry out for $5. Snacks
and drinks are also available for purchase.
Valor Pro Wrestling
Valor Pro Wrestling returns to Red Lion on the following dates:
Saturday, October 18 • Saturday, December 13
Doors open at 6 PM; show begins at 7 PM. Tickets are $12 and can be
picked up at the station Wednesdays from 6 PM–8 PM or call 717-244-8811
to schedule a time.
Halloween Parade
Come out early the night of the Red Lion Halloween Parade for
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dinner at Red Lion Fire Co. Food is served beginning at 5:30 PM
including burgers in sauce, hot dogs, nachos, soft pretzels, drinks,
snacks and more. Parade begins at 7 PM.
Annual Christmas Craft Show
The Annual Christmas Craft Show returns again to Red Lion Fire
Co. on Saturday, November 29th from 9 AM – 3 PM. Free admission
to see over 25 vendors for great holiday gifts! Food also available for
purchase throughout the day including a soup sale of Ham & Bean or
Chicken Corn Soup for $5 a quart, or buy just a bowl!
Whiskey River Band & Wing Buffet
Got plans for New Year’s Eve yet? Come to Red Lion Fire Co. for a
live band and wing buffet! Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the
door, which includes wing buffet, drinks and snacks beginning at
8 PM. Band will play from 9 PM – 1 AM with a break to go see the
fireworks in the square. Call 717-244-8811 for tickets.
Hall Rentals
Come see our newly upgraded social hall with new entrance, sound
boards, paint and sound system. Need a place for a reception, bingo or
party? Contact us! Seating up to 200. Call 717-244-8811 for
additional information.
Reuse
Reduce: BYOB (bring your own bags) to the store when you shop!
Recycle: The next time you go shopping, take your old plastic bags and wraps along to be recycled. You can help to give them a
new life as splinter-resistant decking, crates and containers, or even new bags! Many local retailers now have collection bins where
you can deposit these items for recycling. Items that can be included are:
• Plastic store bags
• Dry-cleaning bags
• Bread bags
• Wraps from paper towels, bathroom tissue, napkins, diapers and newspaper bags
• Cereal box liners (If it tears like paper, don’t include it; otherwise, if it’s clean, you can recycle it!
These items are fully recyclable, but require a different type of recycling than plastic bottles and containers. That's why your bags
cannot be included with your curbside recycling.
Reuse: More than 90 percent of plastic bag owners reuse plastic grocery bags at home for things like lining bathroom wastebaskets,
as filler in plant containers or cleaning up pet poop.
Visit www.abagslife.com for interesting information on plastic bag recycling.
NOTICE TO All COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN RED LION BOROUGH:
Recycling is MANDATORY for everyone in Red Lion Borough. If your commercial establishment does not recycle, take the necessary steps NOW to
implement a recycling program.
Visit the Commercial Recycling section of our website, www.redlionpa.org/departments-services/recycling-garbage/commercial-recycling, which
contains valuable information on recycling in commercial establishments.
CFL Bulbs…
Just a reminder that compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's) are considered hazardous waste and cannot be disposed of in your regular
garbage. You can dispose of them through the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection, OR as part
of Lowes’ and Home Depot’s commitment to the environment, they will recycle them for free at all of their stores, as long as they are
unbroken. Call them for more information.
RED LION BOROUGH INFORMATION
lease make sure to check the following in order to be prepared for the upcoming cold weather:
• Check your furnace and filters.
• Get your car ready for a winter breakdown or accident.
Scott S. Kopp, EMC
Red Lion Emergency Management, KC3BKY
Recycle
Branch & Limb Collections:
Fall Leaf Collection: Oct. 13 - Dec. 5
Fall 2014: October 6 – 10 • Spring 2015: May 4 - 8
Branches and limbs should be placed at your
garbage collection site. The chipper/shredder
will make a daily circuit around the Borough to
pick them up. Limbs may be up to 6” in
diameter and 4’ to 6’ in length. Do not bundle.
Yard waste such as ornamental grass, garden
residue, etc., will not be picked up. If you have material to be picked
up and it has not been collected by Thursday during the collection
week, please call the office at 717-244-3475. The Borough reserves the
right to refuse items that do not meet the requirements and is not
responsible for cleanup. Please call the Public Works Facility if you are
interested in the mulch that results from these collections.
Should you have branches and limbs for disposal at any other time,
you can either properly store them until the next scheduled collection
or call the Public Works Facility at 717-244-2567 and schedule a time
to drop them off. This drop-off facility is available for RED LION
Yard waste items such as garden residue, ornamental grass, tree
stumps and similar matter will NOT be accepted at our Public Works
Facility. One option is to compost these items at home. OR you can
take them to the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Resource
Recovery Center on Blackbridge Rd. in Manchester Township. NOTE:
Before doing this, visit their website at www.ycswa.com, or call them at
717-845-1066, for requirements and restrictions you will need to be
aware of.
Leaf collection for 2014 will begin on Monday, October 13 and will
continue through Friday, December 5. Place leaves at the curb. They
will not be picked up if they are placed elsewhere. Do not mix any
other items with the leaves. The pickup schedule is variable
depending on weather conditions. We will get to your leaves as soon
as we can. We appreciate your understanding that this schedule must
be flexible. There will be no collection on Borough holidays. Leaves
in plastic trash bags will not be picked up. If you have leaves that you
wish to dispose of before or after these dates, you can call the Public
Works Facility at 717-244-2567 and make
arrangements to drop them off. This
drop-off facility is available for RED LION
DO NOT place your leaves at the curb
before our collection begins.
Doing this causes leaves to clog our storm drains, and they MUST
remain clear of debris.
Christmas Tree Collection: January 5 – 23, 2015
The Borough will pick up discarded Christmas trees beginning
Monday, January 5th through Friday, January 23rd. Trees should be
placed at your usual trash pickup site and MUST NOT be in a bag. All
decorations and tinsel must be removed. The
trees will be shredded and turned into mulch
which will be available to Borough residents at
the Public Works Facility on Vulcan Rd.
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FROM THE ZONING & CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DAN SHAW
By now, the grass has quit growing, and our thoughts are turning
toward cold, snow-filled days. Here is some important ordinance
information to remember for the fall and winter months.
GARBAGE COLLECTION: Do not place garbage at the point of
collection in excess of 12 hours before your collection day, which is
Friday for all residential customers.
UNENCLOSED STORAGE: Do not let inoperable, unlicensed and/or
uninspected vehicles sit outside. They must be stored in a fully
enclosed building.
SNOW & ICE REMOVAL: Snow and ice on sidewalks are to be
cleared within 12 hours after the snow or sleet stops falling or ice
ceases forming. The path must be at least 36” wide. If snow or ice
ceases to fall or form after 6 PM, the time deadline for removal then is
6 PM of the following day. It is also unlawful to place any snow or ice
into a public street or alley.
SNOW EMERGENCIES: In the event of a severe winter storm, the
Mayor will declare a SNOW EMERGENCY which will then be
announced on local radio and television stations and also on our
website. No motor vehicles are permitted to remain parked on the
following streets after a snow emergency is declared:
➢ North and South Main Streets
➢ East and West High Streets
➢ East and West Broadway
Fines start at $75.00 and may be assessed every eight hours.
HOUSING: No owner or occupant shall install, operate or use an
unvented space heater employing a flame. This includes unvented
portable gas and kerosene heaters.
PARKING: Citations will be issued for any motor vehicle that is
parked on any Borough highway, street or alley for a period longer than
72 consecutive hours.
TREE TRIMMING: To avoid damage to borough equipment, personal
vehicles and for the safety of everyone, trees must be kept trimmed to
a height of 14 feet above and along the edge of the roadway and 9 feet
above sidewalks.
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR:
To the Citizens of Red Lion Borough.
I hope each of you has enjoyed your summer vacation. We all know that the beauty of autumn in Red Lion is right
around the corner.
We have many challenges ahead of us this year, and the main issue I am referring to is the police contract which
will expire on December 31st. The Council is researching different options. If you have any opinions to share on
this matter, now is the time. I am confident they will make the right decision. My position as your Mayor is to retain
the services of the York Area Regional Police Department by negotiating a contract that is fair to the police at a
reasonable cost to the taxpayers of Red Lion Borough.
Once a year, the Mayor has the privilege of recognizing a person or persons who have made a positive contribution
to our community. This year I have chosen Joseph and Julie Yahnke of the Leo Independent Fire Company as co-recipients of the Red Lion
Community Service Award for 2014. They will be recognized at the November 10th Red Lion Borough Council meeting which will be held at
the Community Building at 7:00 PM.
Now may I close by wishing you and your family all of God's Blessings!
Sincerely,
Steven E. Kopp
Mayor, Red Lion
RED LION AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES
15 First Avenue, Red Lion, PA 17356 • Phone: 717-244-6934 Fax: 717-244-6911 • Muriel Slenker, Executive Director
www.rlacspantry.net • [email protected] • Office hours: Mon., Tues. & Wed. 9AM - 1PM • Thurs. 9AM - 2PM •
Fri. 9AM - Noon • Food Pantry: by appt. • Pantry donations accepted weekday mornings (You can also drop your pantry donations
off in the lobby of the Red Lion Municipal Office.)
If you are not familiar with who we are and what we do, please read
this brief summary of some of our programs and services. The staff,
volunteers and board members extend their appreciation for the
continued support of the agency as we reach out to those families who
find themselves struggling for various reasons to cope with the
hardships they experience. Financial donations can be sent to the 15
First Avenue address.
The service area for the agency includes the communities
surrounding Red Lion and Dallastown, Yoe, Windsor, East Prospect,
Yorkana, Winterstown, Felton, Brogue, New Bridgeville, Craley and
Collinsville.
Kids’ Kafe Summer Lunch Program provides extra nutrition for at
least 100 youngsters during ten weeks of summer recess. School
supplies are available from July through the first week of September.
Christmas gifts and holiday meal extras give support to nearly 200
households each December, and the Warm Program distributes
blankets, hats, gloves and scarves during the fall and winter months
each year. The Fuel Fund helps to ease the stress of the high cost of
heating for several families, many of which are senior citizens. Client
households must renew their information at the office each July for
food pantry appointments. Please contact the office for more
information or to register for any of the programs.
Our Gift Baskets are an on-going fundraiser. We offer baskets that are
suitable for that favorite senior or for anyone who is homebound or in
the hospital or rehab, etc. Each basket is filled with small personal
toiletries, word games, note pad, a bit of candy or snacks, a small
stuffed animal, and various other fun items. Baskets are wrapped with
a seasonal flare and can be designated for a man or woman. All this for
the suggested donation of $16!
Our second annual Empty Bowls Fall Event is scheduled for
Saturday, November 8th at in the parish hall of Chapel UMC, 3050
Cape Horn Road. Seating for the meal will be at 5 PM, with door
prizes, agency information, as well as information about other local
resources, and a Silent Auction as part of the evening program. Doors
will open at 4:30 PM. Ticket prices are $17 for adults; $7 for children
ages 6 – 17 (Children 5 years and under are Free). Ticket holders have
an opportunity to choose an empty bowl as a thank you for attending
and to remind each one of the food insecurity issues in our
communities. Supper will include Salad, Ham & Bean Soup, Beef
Vegetable Soup, Meatless Chili, Fruit and Breads, Desserts and
Beverages. This event is presented by the agency staff, volunteers, and
board of directors. Tickets will be available in September by calling us
at 717-244-6934.
There are two seats opening on the Board of Directors for the
coming year. Inquiries may be addressed to the executive director.
The capital improvements to our building, the 1904 original Red Lion
firehouse, continue as donations and support become available. Tours
and information are available during regular office hours or by
arrangement with the director. Non-skilled and skilled work teams are
often needed for general clean-up and maintenance tasks. Youth
groups and scout groups, with appropriate supervision, are welcome to
sign up for certain tasks.
KALTREIDER-BENFER LIBRARY
147 South Charles Street, Red Lion, PA 17356 • Phone: 717-244-2032 • www.kaltreider-benfer.org • Email: [email protected]
3 Story times & children’s programming
3 Computers with blazing fast internet speeds
3 Great books & trusted research materials
3 Lifelong learning seminars
3 Book clubs for various interests
3 Kindles pre-loaded with bestsellers
Friends of Kaltreider Library
Friends of Kaltreider Library will be holding their BIG Book Sale at
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the Red Lion Community Building, 190 S. Charles St. in Red Lion, on
the following dates:
Saturday, September 13th from 9 AM to 3 PM and
Sunday, September 14th from 11 AM to 2 PM
Sunday only will be Fill-A-Bag for $5.00. Bags provided. Thousands
of books at bargain prices! We continue to accept book donations
at the library on S. Charles St. These donations make our book
sale possible.
INFORMATION TO HELP YOU!
www.redlionpa.org
How should I report a street light that is not working properly?
Our office receives many inquiries from residents wanting to report a malfunctioning street light. First Energy Corp.
owns the street lights in Red Lion Borough and is therefore responsible for their maintenance. If you see a street light
that is not working properly, you can report that directly to First Energy Corp. online. We have provided a link to their
website in the “Reporting Problems” on the FAQ’s page of our website. Having the pole number will be very helpful to
First Energy. The 10-digit pole number is printed in black on a yellow tag. If you do not have internet access, you can
call their Customer Contact Center at 1-800-545-7741. Thank you for helping to keep our streets and public areas safe.
BOROUGH EVENTS
EVENT
DATE
2014 Fall Branch & Limb Collection
Oct. 6 – 10
Leaf Collection
Oct. 13 – Dec. 5
Oct. 25
Red Lion Haunted Mile
Oct. 25
Halloween Parade (bad weather date Oct. 28) Oct. 27
Trick or Treat
Oct. 31
Red Lion Borough Weeks
Nov. 28 – Dec. 11
at Christmas Magic
& Dec. 26 – 31
Nov. 30
Dec. 6
Dec. 31
Christmas Tree Collection
Jan. 5 – 23
Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast
with the Easter Bunny
March 28
2015 Spring Branch &
Limb Collection
May 4 – 8
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www.rabbittransit.org
717-846-7433
For Fall 2014, rabbittransit will launch an upgrade
to InfoPoint, its real-time bus tracking system.
Powered by GPS technology, InfoPoint is accessible by
smartphone, tablet or computer. InfoPoint will allow
riders to plan a trip, find their bus including its exact
location, stop locations, set an email alert for bus
arrivals/departures and retrieve up-to-the minute
inbound/outbound schedules. The upgrade will offer
a more user-friendly interface with advanced features,
including the ability to set reoccurring rider alerts to
specific routes. For more information, please visit
www.rabittransit.org, email [email protected] or
call 717-846-7433.
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Municipal Office
11 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 190, Red Lion, PA 17356
717-244-3475
Borough Manager
Dianne Price
717-244-3475
[email protected]
www.redlionpa.org • [email protected]
Tax Collector
Mike Zelger
717-417-6311
[email protected]
Zoning & Codes Enforcement
Dan Shaw
717-244-3475
[email protected]
Mayor
Steven E. Kopp
717-487-9208
[email protected]
Jenna Koslosky, Director
717-244-6493
[email protected]
Complimentary:
Hot Stones and
Sauna with
Every Massage
Session
Red Lion Recreation
190 S. Charles St., upper level, R.L.
Eric Rabenstein, Recreation Director
717-244-6896
[email protected]
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Myofascial Release
Pregnancy Massage
& Couples Massage
717-244-6493
Sauna
717-244-1464
29 South Main St.
Red Lion, PA 17356
Police Department
York Area Regional Police
33 Oak St., York, PA 17402
Thomas Gross, Chief
717-741-1259
www.yapd.org
Call for Your
Appointment
Today!
Magistrate
John H. Fishel
Magisterial District Judge
District 19-3-01
2997 Cape Horn Rd., R.L.
717-244-4002
www.districtcourt19301.org
Ambulance
Red Lion Area Ambulance Assn.
312 Horace Mann Ave., R.L.
717-244-0983
Ron Harlacker, Director of
Operations,
[email protected]
Garbage & Recycling
Fire Department
Penn Waste
Leo Fire Company No. 1
717-767-4456
201 W. Broadway, R.L.
Joseph Yahnke, Fire Chief
www.pennwaste.com
717-244-8811
www.redlionfire.org
Kaltreider-Benfer Library
Red Lion Area Historical Society
147 S. Charles St., R.L.
P.O. Box 94, R.L.
717-244-2032
717-244-1912
Jan Barnhart, President
www.kaltreider-benfer.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
Red Lion Area Business Association
651 Lombard Rd., Suite 122, R.L.
Red Lion Area Community Services
717-244-0886
15 First Ave., R.L.
www.rlaba.com
717-244-6934
[email protected]
Muriel Slenker, Director
20-C Gotham Place, R.L.
Heather Goebeler, Executive Director
717-244-7229
www.redlionseniorcenter.com
[email protected]
www.rlacspantry.net
[email protected]
Red Lion Borough Tax Collector, Mike Zelger
Phone: 717-417-6311 • Fax: 717-417-5119
Dr. Douglas Schmidt, D.V.M.
Dr. Kevin Schmidt, D.V.M.
Dr. Sabrina Walters, V.M.D.
Dr. Kathleen Spencer, D.V.M.
Dr. Stephanie Edwards, D.V.M.
Property Maintenance Experts
Noah Mundis
717-968-4990
[email protected]
Fully Bonded
& Insured
425 East Broadway
Red Lion, PA 17356
717-246-3611
www.pattonvethospital.com
Office hours by appointment
MEMBER HOSPITAL
This publication is made available through the generous
advertising sponsorship of the businesses and organizations listed
throughout our newsletter. Red Lion Borough appreciates their
support as the ads provide the revenue that make it possible to
produce this newsletter at no cost to our residents. The Borough
does not endorse any product or organization that advertises in
this newsletter.
All in-person tax payments will be made at Mike’s home office located at 451 Highland Rd. He will not be collecting taxes at the Red Lion
Borough Office. His office hours are as follows:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9 AM until noon
Additional hours are available by appointment. Please call him at 717-417-6311.
Special Hours:
Thursday, 9/4
Friday, 9/5
6 PM – 8PM
9 AM – Noon
Friday, 9/12
9 AM – Noon
Friday, 11/7
9 AM – Noon
Friday, 11/14
9 AM - Noon
Receipts: Send both copies of your tax notices and a self-addressed envelope when receipts are requested.
Make checks payable to: Michael Zelger, Tax Collector. A $40 fee will be charged for all returned checks. Postmark, NOT date of check,
determines when tax is paid.
PLEASE ISSUE SEPARATE CHECKS FOR SCHOOL AND BOROUGH/COUNTY TAXES.
Those persons paying real estate taxes in escrow to a mortgage company will be required to forward the current real estate bill to their
lender unless notified otherwise.
Please contact the tax collector’s office if any of the following apply to you:
• If you rent your property or have tenants living in your home
• If you, or anyone in your home who is 18 years of age or older, did not receive a per capita bill
• If you are selling or moving a mobile home
• If you are moving from Red Lion Borough
All 2014 taxes must be paid by December 31, 2014.
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RED LION BOROU GH
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11 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 190
Red Lion, PA 17356
POSTAL CUSTOMER
MESSAGE FROM BOROUGH COUNCIL PRESIDENT WALT HUGHES:
Greetings to everyone! I hope all of you had a wonderful and happy summer.
A new season of the year will soon be upon us, and with the colors of the fall
foliage, the new harvest time and the blessings of the holidays, I can only wish
that everyone will enjoy this time of year as well.
Mayor
• Steven E. Kopp
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Borough Manager
• Dianne Price
Public Works Supervisor
• Brett Patterson
Tax Collector
• Mike Zelger
The Borough is also in labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 776, the bargaining agent for our Public
Works employees.
We Accept
Water Authority
• Eric Immel, Chairman
• Carroll Missimer III,
Vice-Chairman
• Jeffrey P. Herrman
• Michael Poff
• Bradley Smith
Water & Sewer
Superintendent
• Keith Kahwajy
York Area Police Chief
• Thomas Gross
The Well
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Red Lion
Lion Psychology
Psychology
David Haynes-Weller, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
30 East Broadway • Red Lion, PA 17356
Tel: 717.244.1082 Fax: 717.244.1064
Red LionPsychology.com
Another challenge Council faces is to attempt to negotiate a contract with York Area Regional Police
Department which is set to expire at the end of this year. The police department has given us notice that they
no longer will provide police services to Red Lion Borough beginning in 2015. Borough Council is of the
opinion that they do a great job for us; however, the ever-increasing cost has become a problem for the
Borough. The Borough is currently paying the police department about $600,000 per year, and that is for 15
PPU’s (Police Protection Units). The police want us to increase that number to between 26 PPU’s and 36.5
PPU’s per year. That increased cost could be $1 million to $1.5 million per year. Meeting that cost increase
could mean a 100% increase in your real estate property tax per property owner, unless Council can find
another or additional means to fund the police. And that’s just for calendar year 2015.
Another option is to stay at 15 PPU’s and be charged for anything in excess of the 15 PPU’s. The police
department has informed us that they will evaluate their service to the Borough every six months, and should
they find it necessary to increase that amount, the Borough will have to agree or they will drop their services
to Red Lion Borough after giving a 45-day notice. Borough Council is working very hard to settle this matter
and has been working on this for some time for the betterment of all of Red Lion.
Codes/Zoning Officer
• Dan Shaw
717-246-2773
59 East Broadway
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Borough Council
• Walter Hughes,
President
• Dennis Klinedinst,
Vice-President
• Kelly Henshaw
• Christina Frutiger
• Cynthia Barley
• Tony Musso
• Danielle Kabacinski
Borough Council has been very busy this year with many provoking issues
challenging them. Last winter took its toll on our streets and alleys as everyone
could see. Borough Council has begun the task of moving ahead with repairing
our streets and trafficways. To repair ALL of the streets this year, the cost was
estimated to be $4.5 million. After review, Council has scheduled about a
half-dozen of those roadways for repair this year, 2014.
Borough Council has many more important issues we are addressing beyond those mentioned here. Your
input is very important to us, as well as helpful. So please feel free to come to Borough Council meetings or
contact any Council member with your concerns so we can see if those concerns can be addressed.
Please have a great year as we on Borough Council attempt to get the business of government done for you.
Most respectfully yours,
Walt Hughes
President, Red Lion Borough Council
Inside This Issue:
Message from the Mayor.....................................1
Information to Help You.....................................1
York Area Regional Police Department ...............2
Red Lion Emergency Management......................2
Leo Fire Company..............................................2
Red Lion Area Ambulance Association ...............3
Red Lion Historical Society.................................4
Red Lion Municipal Water & Sewer Authority ...4
York County Area Agency on Aging ...................5
Red Lion Area Senior Center ..............................5
Commuter Services of PA ...................................5
Green Thumb Garden Club................................5
Red Lion Borough Events................................6-7
Red Lion Recreation and Activities .....................7
Red Lion Community Preschool.........................8
Red Lion Youth Center .......................................8
Message from State Rep Stan Saylor....................8
Storm Water Information....................................9
Recycling Information .................................10-11
Red Lion Borough Information.........................11
Zoning & Code Enforcement ...........................12
Red Lion Community Services .........................12
Kaltreider-Benfer Library ..................................12
Municipal Office Information ...........................13
Tax Collector ....................................................13
11 East Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356 • (717) 244-3475
www.redlionpa.org

11 East Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356

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