Notes from the Chief

Semi-Annual
PO Box 244, 156 B W. Main Street, Reinholds, PA 17569
Spring 2013
Notes from the Chief
Sergeants will be missed:
Sergeant Larry Martin has retired from the police
department, effective February 19, and Sergeant
Ray Burns will retire on April 5th. Between them,
they had amassed 56 years of law enforcement experience, all of it with the East Cocalico Township
Police Department. These two dedicated officers
will be missed. We thank them for their service to
our communities.
Spring safety tips for our walkers, runners, and
bicyclists; all of whom have to share our narrow
roads and streets with motor vehicles:
Pretend that you’re invisible. Sounds sort of funny but it’s a good way to keep from getting run
over. Make it irrelevant whether drivers see you or
not. If you always assume that a driver doesn’t see
you, you’ll be a lot safer.
Never run or walk more than two-abreast, and
make sure you face traffic, keeping as close to the
shoulder-of-the-road as possible in case you have to
take evasive action. Bikers should travel with traffic, and obey the rules of the road, while always
wearing a helmet.
Wear reflective clothing. Take a look at the next
police officer you see on traffic duty. They’re wearing reflective colors, you should too, if you’re going
to be in the roadway.
Be attentive to the lighting conditions. It’s harder
for drivers to see during dusk and dawn. Remember
that solar glare is a factor in a lot of accidents.
Keep a cell phone with you. It’s good to program
the word ICE in your cell phone contact list. ICE
stands for In Case of Emergency. Just enter your
emergency contact person (Mom, dad, husband,
wife, brother, sister, etc.) under the name ICE, so
police, fire, or EMS personnel will have a point of
contact in case you’re involved in an accident and
we don’t know who you are.
Contributed by Chief George Beever
Cocalico Creek Watershed
Association 2013 Spring Update
The organization recently held its 9th Spaghetti
Supper and Annual Meeting in February. Last fall
they applied for a Growing Greener Grant for a
stream restoration project on the Little Cocalico
Creek between Reinholds and Denver. They were
recently notified that they received a grant, but only
for a portion of what they initially applied for. They
are currently discussing their options as to what extent they can implement the plan to stay within the
available budget.
A tree planting project is scheduled on a property
west of Schoeneck where old Stober’s Dam was removed on April 13th.
The Association has a limited number of rain
barrels available for sale at a cost of $10.00. The
barrel is blue and has a spigot attached. They also
have rainspout diverters available for an additional
$15.00. Call Dave @ 336-4271 for purchase or for
additional information.
The monthly membership meetings are open to
the public. They are normally held the first Monday
of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Cocalico Sportsmen’s Clubhouse.
Contributed by Dave Weidman
WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
Schoeneck Fire Company
1st row (L-R): Jamie Pannebecker, Captain; Andrew Showalter, Captain; John Mertz, Assistant Chief; Tim Hackman, Deputy
Chief; Jeff Hackman Chief. 2nd row (L-R): Ashley Weinhold, Paul Gantert, Scott Smith, Wendall High, Jeremy Horning, Delbert
Sensenig, Linda Weaver – Fire Police Captain, Jay Weaver – Fire Police Lieutenant. 3rd row(L-R): Brandon Hilton, Derrick
Smith, Nevin Horning, Bob Hackman, Amos Hoover, Jerry Fasnacht, Luke Weinhold, Mike Fasnacht, Justin Hoover, Josh Mertz,
Marvin Showalter, Glenn Zimmerman, John Shirk Jr, Gerald Martin
2013 Fundraisers
The Schoeneck Fire Company was established
November 19, 1924. The first piece of fire apparatus was purchased on August 9, 1926 (this truck
was in service until 1937). The fire company is currently located at 125 North King Street, Denver (this
building was dedicated in 2007). The company’s
current apparatus are a 1997 Pierce Quantum
Pumper (1000 gallon water, seats 8), a 1985 Pierce
Dash Pumper (1000 gallon water, seats 4) and a
2006 Ford F0550 Squad (carries extra equipment,
seats 5). At the end of 2012 the company approved
the purchase of a 2013 Pierce XT Pumper (1250
gallons water, seats 8); this engine will be delivered
to the station in April and will be placed in service
Summer 2013.
The Schoeneck Fire Company currently has 32
active firemen and 10 active fire police. The members of the Schoeneck Fire Company and Auxiliary
would like to thank the community for their past and
continued support at the fundraising events and during the annual Fund Drive.
 April 20th, Fish Fry 3PM-7PM
(last day to purchase tickets 4/13)
 May 4th, Community Yard Sale 7AM-?? And
Big John Nolt’s Chicken BBQ dinner 10AM
 May 18th, First Annual Consignment Sale
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9AM and Quilt Auction 1PM. Items will be
accepted on 5/16 3PM-8PM and 5/17 8AM-8PM
no items will be accepted on day of sale. Call
336-6767 for more information.
May 24, 25, 26, Adamstown Community Days
(French fry stand)
June 1st, A Day in the Park - Ephrata
Community Hospital (French fry stand)
October 12th, Big John Nolt’s Chicken BBQ
dinner 10AM
October 26th, Soup & Sub Sale 8AM
November 16th, Craft Show 8AM-2PM
Visit Earth911.com
for your recycling needs
The following vendors recycle
electronics:
Staples: 365 N Reading Rd.
Ephrata PA 17522
717-733-6677
Best Buy: 1701 Crossing Dr
Wyomissing PA 19610
610-375-3340
 For membership or questions, see Chief, Jeff
Hackman, Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the
fire hall (336-6767).
 For Schoeneck Fire Hall and grounds rental,
contact Rich Beiler at 717-330-9752.
 Burn permits can be obtained at the fire hall on
Tuesday evenings between 6:00 & 7:00 p.m.
(336-6767).
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WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
Reinholds Fire Company
Front Row (L-R): Pat Gibson, Zach Crills, Liam Greenwood, Kurt Knoll, Taylor Schmeck, Dwight Walters, Joe Groff, Tylor
Arndt, Craig Eberly . Back row( L-R): Kent Reich, Dennis Schmeck, Scott Moyer, Kurt Reich, Dick Pannebecker, Ryan Brown,
Steve Kauffman, Lonnie Oglesby, Mike Youndt, Jeremy Brubaker, Matt Eberly, Larry Hagey, Ed Hainley, John Reich. (Not
pictured are Mike Sheidy, Dustin Fox and Tom Showalter, who was taking the picture. )
The Reinholds Fire Company was chartered on
April 15, 1915 (they’re approaching the 100th anniversary). The 1st engine was purchased on April 6,
1915. The carnivals started the year of 1916. The
Reinholds Fire Company currently has two engines,
one brush truck, one air truck/squad. There are
thirty active members.
 For membership or questions, contact Chief Kent
Reich or President, Dennis Schmeck. (336-7753)
 For Banquet Hall rentals, contact Michelle
Brown at 336-7191.
 Burn permits can be obtained at the fire hall on
Monday evenings between 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.
(336-7753). See a Chief Officer for the permit.
2013 Fundraisers
 FUND DRIVE currently underway
 There will be two Carnivals in June:
June 1—Craig Campbell, Flamin Dick
June 8 - Dustin Lynch, Jimmy & The Parrots
Visit their website at: www.reinholdsfireco.com
for additional carnival information and other
upcoming events.
Baked goods are needed for the carnivals.
They can be dropped off at the carnival grounds
on either of the Saturdays listed above or you can
contact an active firefighter to have them picked
up. Thank you for your support!
PAVILION RENTALS
Tree Donation
Anyone may reserve a pavilion in any of the
parks: Chapel Gate Park, Main Street Park, or the
Schoeneck Park. The rental fee is $50.00 and is nonrefundable. Please call the Township
Office at 336-8720 to make your reservation.
The Schoeneck and Chapel Gate Pavilions have a
refrigerator. If you are interested in using the refrigerator area, an additional $50.00 fee will be charged.
This fee is refundable.
For pictures and more information visit our website-www.co.lancaster.pa.us/west_cocalico.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any of the
Township Parks. Thank you for adhering to this.
If you would like to donate a tree to one of the
Township parks in
memory of a loved one,
please contact the Township Office during regular
hours or attend a Park
Board Meeting held the
4th Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. in the
Township Meeting Room.
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WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
Greetings library
lovers!
Services Offered by Humane
League of Lancaster County
Below are listed some of the services the Humane
League offers at little to no cost:
 Several kinds of low-cost preventive programs, namely, spay/neuter clinics for
owned pets; microchip clinics and vaccination clinics. Contact the shelter to
schedule spay/neuter services for your pets.
Microchip and vaccination clinics are held
periodically at sites throughout the county.
2. Low-cost trap-neuter-return (TNR) as the
most effective control for feral cats. Citizens should call the shelter for assistance
with trapping and for scheduling.
3. Acceptance of stray dogs after the two-day
hold period and by appointment for $100
per dog.
4. Acceptance of stray cats by appointment
for the surrender fee of $75.
5. Microchip scanning of strays for immediate reunion with owners.
6. Opening soon: Wellness Clinic for lowincome pet owners needing basic medical
care for pets. Income eligibility will be determined by evidence of public assistance.
The Adamstown Area
library has a fantastic
line up of programs
for the whole family. Please join them for any one
of the following and don’t forget to register online
at www.adamstownarealibrary.org or call the library at 484-4200 to sign up:
 Poetry Night ( Open Mic)
Thursday, April 18 @ 6:30 PM
Hans Suhrbier and his wife will be the featured
poets. Please bring your poems and share them
with the community.
 Technology Night
Thursday, May 16 @ 6:30 PM
Bring your GADGETS to the library as Public
Relations Specialist, Kyle Sellers will help you
work your IPADS, phones, Nooks, & Kindles,
etc.
 Job Workshop (Two Sessions)
Wednesday, May 22nd from 4 to 6 PM &
6 to 8PM
Learn how to write a resume, practice your
interviewing skills, and find jobs online.
 “So what is the Big Deal about Stormwater?"
Thursday, June 13 @ 6:30 PM
· Jay Snyder will talk about water cycle &
where it goes versus where it needs to go.
· The difference between Penn's Woods &
Urban/Suburban Water Management, and
progress made in the big picture.
· Then bring it around to a personal level of
What Every Property Needs is a Water
Management Plan.
· Then we can go down to the creek to see
What it Has to Say to Us.
 Civil War Relics featuring a Musket & Pistol
Thursday, July 25 @ 6:30 PM
Join us for a fascinating presentation by Civil
War author (and Ephrata Attorney) Larry B.
Maier.
 Photoshop Workshop
Thursday, August 15 @ 6:30 PM
Avid photographer & Public Relations Specialist, Kyle Sellers, will help you make the most
of your photos. Bring your camera & photos!
HUMANE
LEAGUE
Of Lancaster County
2195 Lincoln Highway East
Lancasater, PA 17602
(p) (717) 393-6551
(f) (717) 295-1391
Email: [email protected]
Website: humaneleague.com
The Lancaster SPCA has recently
opened….
The Lancaster SPCA has recently opened and is
accepting surrendered animals:
 $45 for cats
 $75 for dogs
SPCA
599 Chesapeake St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-917-6979
Contributed by Kathy Thren
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WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
Healthy Habits for Clean Water
As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants. Stormwater can flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything
that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we
use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. Polluted runoff is the
nation’s greatest threat to clean water.
By practicing healthy household habits, homeowners can keep common pollutants like pesticides, pet waste, grass clippings, and automotive fluids off the
ground and out of stormwater. Adopt these healthy household habits and help
protect lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and coastal waters. Remember to share
the habits with your neighbors!
Healthy Household Habits for Clean Water Vehicle and Garage:
• Use a commercial car wash or wash your car on a lawn or other unpaved surface to minimize the
amount of dirty, soapy water flowing into the storm drain and eventually into your local waterbody.
• Check your car, boat, motorcycle, and other machinery and equipment for leaks and spills. Make
repairs as soon as possible. Clean up spilled fluids with an absorbent material like kitty litter or
sand, and don’t rinse the spills into a nearby storm drain. Remember to properly dispose of the
absorbent material.
• Recycle used oil and other automotive fluids at participating service stations. Don’t dump these
chemicals down the storm drain or dispose of them in your trash.
Lawn and Garden:
• Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly. When use is necessary, use these chemicals in the recommended amounts. Avoid application if the forecast calls for rain; otherwise, chemicals will be
washed into your local stream.
• Select native plants and grasses that are drought and pest resistant. Native plants require less water,
fertilizer, and pesticides.
• Sweep up yard debris, rather than hosing down areas. Compost or recycle yard waste when possible.
• Don’t overwater your lawn. Water during the cool times of the day, and don’t let water run off
into the storm drain.
• Cover piles of dirt and mulch being used in landscaping projects to prevent these pollutants from
blowing or washing off your yard and into local waterbodies. Vegetate bare spots in your yard to
prevent soil erosion.
Home Repair and Improvement:
• Before beginning an outdoor project, locate the nearest storm drains and protect them from debris
and other materials.
• Sweep up and properly dispose of construction debris such as concrete and mortar.
• Use hazardous substances like paints, solvents, and cleaners in the smallest amounts possible, and
follow the directions on the label. Clean up spills immediately, and dispose of the waste safely.
Store substances properly to avoid leaks and spills.
• Purchase and use nontoxic, biodegradable, recycled, and recyclable products whenever possible.
• Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors. Filter and reuse paint thinner when using oil-based
paints. Properly dispose of excess paints through a household hazardous waste collection program,
or donate unused paint to local organizations.
• Reduce the amount of paved area and increase the amount of vegetated area in your yard. Use native
plants in your landscaping to reduce the need for watering during dry periods. Consider directing
downspouts away from paved surfaces onto lawns and other measures to increase infiltration and
reduce polluted runoff.
For more information, you might want to attend the Library Program, Thurs., June 13 @ 6:30 PM
“So what is the Big Deal about Stormwater?"
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WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
TAX INFORMATION
The County and Township Tax Bill (Spring
Taxes) is sent to you by the County of Lancaster.
Payments are to be made to the Treasurer of Lancaster. If you have questions about your Spring
Taxes, please call 717-299-8222.
Your School Tax or (Fall Taxes) is mailed to
you by the Cocalico School District. If you have
questions, please call the tax office 336-1406.
The West Cocalico Township Office mails the
Street Light Tax to residents that have a street
light on their street. If you have questions, please
call 336-8720.
TOWNSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings are held monthly in the township
meeting room on the following days:
Supervisors:
1st Thursday at 7 p.m.
3rd Monday at 9 a.m.
Planning Commission:
2nd Monday at 7 p.m.
Authority:
2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m.
WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
2013 TAX RATES
Zoning Hearing:
3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.
Park Board:
4th Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Please visit the township website for meeting
dates and times, as well as, park information,
meeting minutes, Zoning Hearing Ads, Building
Permits, and other useful information:
www.co.lancaster.pa.us/west_cocalico
REAL ESTATE TAX
2.0 Mills
REALTY TRANSFER
TAX
0.005%
EARNED INCOME TAX
0.005%
STREET LIGHTS
$1.56 per street front foot
with a 100 foot maximum
2013 Budget and 2012 Audit
WE NEED YOUR HELP
The 2013 Budget is available on the West Cocalico Township website: www.co.lancaster.pa.us/
west_cocalico. Also, the 2013 Budget and the
2012 Audit are available at the township office
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If you notice a street light outage,
please obtain the two pole numbers
located at the bottom of the pole, the
one begins with a “4” and the other
with an “S” and call the township office (336-8720) with this information.
We need this info to report the light
outage to PPL. Thanks for your help!
Landscape Reminders
With spring finally here, please remember when
landscaping or planting, do not plant shrubbery,
trees or crops or place decorative stones close to
the roads. It’s important to stay several feet from
the roadway so the flow of traffic or the sight of
motorists is not hindered.
While doing your spring landscaping, please
remember to keep shrubs and trees away from the
water meters. The Authority greatly appreciates
easy access to the meters.
You will need a Burn Permit if you are planning to do open burning of brush, etc. These can
be obtained from your local fire company. (See
the information regarding the Fire Companies on
page 2 & 3.)
Street Light Tax Bill
The 2013 Street Light Tax Bills were mailed
2/27/13. If you normally receive a Street Light Tax
Bill but did not this year, please call the township
office at 336-8720 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Available at the Township Office
The following items are available at the township office for use in recycling:
Household Battery Collection Bags
Recycling Bins
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WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP
Recap of 2012 Road Work
 York Excavating completed work at the
Hillside Rd. bridge & the Creek Rd. bridge.
 Plowed and/or salted roads, 1/21, 1/22, 2/9,
2/10, 2/11, 2/12, and 11/27.
 Road crew spent time on truck and snow
equipment repairs.
 Cleaned up anti-skid.
 Mowers and paving equipment were serviced.
 Work was completed on Tannery Rd. storm
water piping.
 Replaced catch basin on Horseshoe Trail Rd.
 Creamery Rd. repairs were completed.
L/R: Doug Miller, Mike Grant, Dick Pennabecker, Tom Showalter
 Filled in sink holes on Forest Road, Swamp
Bridge Road and Short Rd.
 Installed parking bumpers at the Chapel Gate Parking lot. The drainage swale in Chapel Gate Park was
dug out and reseeded. Repairs to the end wall were also made.
 Pipe replacement was done at Main St. Park, and N. Blainsport Rd.
 Paving repairs were made on Camp Rogers Rd., Project Drive., Gockley Rd., Pine View Dr., Hickory
Rd., Leisey Rd., Creek Rd., S. Blainsport Rd., White Hall Rd., Garvin Rd., Ross Rd., Mechanic St.,
Forest Rd.,.Netzley Rd., Lincoln Ave. and Red Stone Circle.
 Installed inlets and replaced pipes on Lower Hillside Rd., Horseshoe Trail Rd. and inlet top on
Lincoln Ave.
 Line painting was completed.
 No Truck signs were installed on Kline Rd., Strickler Rd. and Wollups Hill Rd.
 Mowed shoulders of roads numerous times.
 Roads were cleared of debris from heavy rains on May 15th.
 Cleaned gutters, trimmed trees and brush in Township’s right of way along roads.
 Chip Sealing of roads was done by Martin Paving.
 The Swamp Bridge Rd. and Hartings Park Rd. storm water project was completed on August 16th.
 New 36” Stop signs and Stop Ahead signs and reflective post strips were installed at the intersection of
Schoeneck Rd. and Indiantown Rd..
 The Hillside Rd. pipe replacement was completed on August 17th.
 Repaired a storm water pipe on Mechanic St., so that paving of the shoulders could be completed.
Burkholder Paving did shoulder paving on Mechanic St.
 Paving on Swamp Bridge Rd. from Greenville Rd. to Hartings Park Rd., was completed by Burkholder
Paving.
 Replaced a storm water pipe that collapsed on Village Spring Lane.
 Installation of a 38” x 24” culvert pipe on Blue Lake Rd., was completed.
 Repaired a railing on Chapel View Dr. that was damaged in a vehicle accident.
 The Road Crew also does mowing and maintenance of the three Township Parks, the two ball fields and
maintenance of all municipal buildings.
Roads to be Sealcoated or Paved during 2013
The following roads will be sealcoated: Swamp Bridge Road, Pine St., Sportsman Rd., Hickory Rd.,
High School Rd., Hackman Rd., Pleasant View Rd., Sandy Hill Rd., Pine View Rd. There are two
alternate roads that might be sealcoated based on bids received, they are: Resh Rd. and Shenks Mill Rd.
 Portions of Indiantown Rd., Wollups Hill Rd., Hillside Rd. and all of Lower Hillside Rd. will be paved
this year.
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West Cocalico Township
156 B W. Main Street
P.O. Box 244
Reinholds, PA 17569
(717) 336-8720
PRESORTED STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
LEBANON PA
PERMIT No. 146
Township Office
156 B W. Main Street
PO Box 244
Reinholds, PA 17569
336-8720
Authority
156 B W. Main Street
PO Box 95
Reinholds, PA 17569
336-6265
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Except Holidays
Township Website:
www.co.lancaster.pa.us/
west_cocalico
Email:
[email protected]
Police: 336-1725
Emergency: 911
Water/Sewer Emergency
call-Authority’s Cell
Phone:
717-629-7044
West Cocalico Township
Newsletter
Published by:
West Cocalico Township
Supervisors:
Jacque Smith
Terry Scheetz
James Stoner
Editor
Shelbie Shupp
Staff Contributor
Carolyn Friesema, Mgr.
Tammy Sweigart
The
Schoeneck
The Authority reads your water meters four
times a year.
Sump Pumps may not be connected to the public sewer
system as this overloads the sewer treatment plant.
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Billing Information
Water and sewer bills are mailed on a quarterly basis. You
should receive your bill, per the following schedule:
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1st Qtr. (Jan/Feb/Mar)
2nd Qtr. (Apr/May/June)
3rd Qtr. (July/Aug/Sept)
4th Qtr. (Oct/Nov/Dec)
by April 15th
by July 15th
by October 15th
by January 15th
If you don’t receive a bill or have any questions, please call the
Authority at 336-6265.
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