NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2015
MANOR TOWNSHIP
YARD WASTE PASSES
Need a place to take your
yard waste? Manor Township
has partnered with the Lancaster
County Solid Waste Management
Authority (LCSWMA) to help
our residents manage their yard
waste. Examples of yard waste
include small limbs and twigs,
garden clean-up, bush and shrub
trimmings, grass clippings and
leaves. Landscape timbers are
not permitted. Manor Township
residents may take their yard waste
to the landfill free of charge under
the following conditions.
Residents must pick up a pass
at the Manor Township office,
located at 950 W. Fairway Drive,
Lancaster, PA, 17603.
The program is for residential
yard waste only. Regular charges
apply to commercial loads.
All loads must be properly
secured and tarped.
The pass is non-transferable.
The pass is good from year to
year.
Once you have your
pass, present it at the
LCSWMA scale house
and follow the marked
route to enter into the
drop off area where
you will leave your
material.
For the
Residents of Manor Township
Vol. 24 / No. 1
MANOR TOWNSHIP
WELCOMES NEW MANAGER
At the December 2014 meeting, the Supervisors of Manor Township announced
that Ryan Strohecker would be appointed Township Manager effective January 1, 2015.
Ryan started with Manor Township in
February of 2002 as the Finance Director. He
was responsible for all the financial affairs of
the Township. In 2008, he was promoted to
Assistant Manager where he maintained his
financial duties and also played an expanded
role in supporting the Township Manager.
In 2014, current Township Manager Barry
Smith announced his plans to retire at
the end of the year. This announcement
laid the groundwork for the Supervisors to
conduct a national recruitment selection
process. Ultimately, Ryan was chosen as
the best candidate for the job.
Ryan has been married to his wife Deb for fourteen years. They have three
children; 12 year-old Mariah, 10 year-old Colin and 8 year-old Sarina. Most
of his personal life is dedicated to his family, who enjoys hiking, bike riding
on the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail and vacationing locally and in the Outer
Banks. They are longtime members and actively involved in Calvary Church.
According to Ryan, Manor Township is in a good place in its life cycle. He truly
believes that Barry passed him the baton at a time when Manor Township is thriving.
"When you look at our Board of Supervisors, you’ll see five outstanding individuals
who are dedicated to making our Township a better community," he said. "Our
employees uphold the finest work ethic and work cohesively between departments
while having the best interests of our residents in mind. Our community has been
very valuable in helping us make
important decisions concerning issues
that impact them such as farmland
Turkey Hill Country Classic .....2
preservation, land development and
Summer Playground ...............2
recreational opportunities.”
Park Pavilion Rentals .............3
Ryan is very excited about the bright
future Manor Township holds. From
Grass & Weed Ordinance ........3
day one, he was able to hit the ground
Spring Projects .......................4
running as Township Manager because
Separate Municipal
of his prior positions there. Ryan
Storm Sewer Systems ............4
believes his background and education
Project Lifesaver ....................5
in business will benefit him in the way
he approaches everyday decisions in
Safe Haven Law ......................5
government. “There are many impactful
Voting Districts .......................6
issues ahead and I hope to tackle them
Contact Numbers ....................6
with a common sense and fiscally
prudent perspective, he said.”
PARKS AND GROUNDS
A family-fun event
to benefit
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Looking for a fun filled event for the whole family? Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2015
at Central Manor Church for the 16th Annual Turkey Hill Country Classic. Admission
and parking is free with the festivities beginning at 8:00 a.m.
The event features food, vendors, kid’s activities and entertainment for all ages
and will benefit the Lancaster Farmland Trust. Since 1988, the Trust has preserved
445 farms and over 27,412 acres of the richest agricultural soils in the country located
here in the heart of Lancaster Country. To date, nearly $120,000 has been raised.
In order to provide the most precise race results possible, we are incorporating a
chip timing system this year. For more information and specific race times, contact
the Township office at 717-397-4769. To register for any of the events, visit
Turkey Hill's website at www.turkeyhill.com.
5K Run/Jog/Walk
10K Run
Men’s & Women’s Bike Races
Mascot Race Youth Run
Baby Derb
Food
Games
Entertainment
Prizes
Help us in preserving precious Lancaster County Farmland!
ROAD CLOSURES
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 residents can expect temporary road closures
and delays on Blue Rock, Anchor, Hostetter, Prospect, Gamber, and River
Roads due to the 16th Annual Turkey Hill Country Classic. Drivers can also
expect a higher level of pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the Central Manor
area during this time as well, so please DRIVE SAFELY. We apologize for any
inconvenience and THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND IN THE PARK
Manor Township is proud and excited to offer a fun filled summer day program at Manor Township
Community Park and Greider Park. Playground in the Park is open to children entering 1st grade
through 6th grade. The drop-in program takes place Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
and offers excellent counselors that engage children in a wide variety of activities, games, crafts and
field trips in a safe, organized setting.
Discounts will be given to those who register early. Brochures with a registration form and
additional information will be available mid-May at our Township office as well as on our website at
www.manortwp.org.
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PARK PAVILION
RENTALS
Need a beautiful location for
your family reunion, birthday party,
wedding reception or picnic?
Manor Township has the perfect
spot . . . our Township parks.
Residents can reserve pavilions at
any of the five parks listed below.
The rental fee is $40 for residents
and $60 for non-residents and
are reserved on a first come, first
serve basis. Reservation forms
and payment must be submitted
to the Township office in order to
secure a pavilion.
For photos of pavilions, visit
our website at www.manortwp.org.
For more information and/or
reservations, please contact our
Township office at 717-397-4769.
NOTE: The pavilions at Greider and
Manor Township Community Park can
only be reserved weekdays after 4:00
p.m. during the Township’s Summer
Playground program. Reservations
will still be taken on the weekends.
ITEMS IN THE RIGHT OF WAY
The landscaping and home renovation season is upon us. Often homeowners have
limited space to store materials on their properties. Although it may seem to be a
convenient spot to deliver items, storing or staging
materials on the public street is not permitted and
in violation of Ordinance Number 5-1986. Even
if it’s just for a couple hours or a day or two, the
Township does not permit dumpsters, portable
toilets, and piles of mulch, stones, soil, or other
materials to be placed on the street or in the right
of way. The Township also encourages residents
to refrain from planting trees and shrubs in the
right of way and to avoid placing portable basketball stands in such areas. Should
Township personnel or police discover this situation, the responsible party will be
required to remove the materials immediately, and a citation may be issued. If you have
any questions about the right of way, please call the Township office at 717-397-4769.
GRASS & WEED ORDINANCE
As spring arrives, grass and weeds will begin to grow. Manor Township has a Grass
and Weed Ordinance. The Ordinance requires every person owning or occupying any
property in Manor Township upon which grass or weeds in excess of six (6) inches in
height is growing, must cut grass or weeds on or before May 1st, June 1st, July 1st,
August 1st, September 1st and October 1st of each calendar year.
Exceptions to the Ordinance include trees, shrubs, flower beds or gardens, vegetables,
wild flower gardens, seasonal and ornamental grasses, wetlands, woodlands, areas with
fifteen (15) feet of a stream or pond, and land cultivated in crop production.
Please make sure the grass/weeds on the property are mowed on a regular basis.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Township office at 717-397-4769.
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www.manortwp.org
Creswell Park
3103 River Road, Conestoga, PA 17516
Accommodates 50 people
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Greider Park
306 Dickinson Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
#1 - Accommodates 25 people / Goodhart - Accommodates 100 people
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Manor Township Community Park (Charlestown)
2670 Charlestown Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
Hovis - Accommodates 75 people / Strickler - Accommodates 125 people
Shenk - Accommodates 150 people
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Washington Boro Park
2010 River Road, Washington Boro, PA 17582
Accommodates 100 people
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Woods Edge Park
250 S. Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
Accommodates 25 people
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Sand Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Sand Volleyball
9-Hole Disc Golf
PUBLI C WORKS
SPRING PROJECTS
Manor Township’s Public Works Department maintains 110 miles of roads,
which happens to be one of the largest municipal road systems in Lancaster
County. To continue to maintain and improve this road system, there are
many projects planned for 2015.
Several paving projects have been planned for this summer. The following
roads are scheduled to receive a new paved surface: Ironstone Ridge Road
(between Charlestown Road
and Old Blue Rock Road),
Ro h re r R o a d (b e t we e n
Hershey Mill Road and
the new bridges that were
rebuilt in 2013), Carol Drive
(between Spring Meadow
Lane and Catalpa Drive),
and Spring Meadow Lane
(east of Velma Lane to
Carol Drive).
Seal coating is one of
the best maintenance and cost effective applications available to Public
Works Departments. The application of bituminous material that is coated
with clean stone provides an excellent skid resistant surface while sealing
the existing roadway. To prepare roads for this maintenance application, side
gutters will be cleaned to improve the drainage system. Storm water pipes
will be inspected and replaced if needed on roads that are scheduled to be seal
coated. The following roads have been scheduled to receive this application
this summer: Bender Road, Breneman Road, Creswell Lane, Indian Marker
Road (between River Road and Highville Road), Indian Run Road (between
Stehman Church Road and Safe Harbor Road), Miller Road, Pittsburg Hill
Road, Pittsburg Valley Road, and Red Bud Drive.
The Township is also planning to continue the road-widening program that
improves the width of narrow roads to 20 feet wide. Widening is planned for
Forrey and Indian Marker Roads (between Highville and Safe Harbor Roads).
Now that spring is upon us, many home gardeners
are ready to work in their vegetable and flower gardens.
Adding compost to gardens has been proven to
enhance the soil. Gardeners have commented that
incorporating compost into their gardens helps keep
the soil loose and enhances the ability to retain moisture.
Compost may be purchased at the Manor Township Compost Facility
located at 2783 Charlestown Road (between South Centerville Road
and Manor Boulevard). The cost of the compost remains $10 a cubic
yard. The dates scheduled for this spring are:
SATURDAY’S ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
March 28th
April 11th & 18th
May 9th
WEDNESDAY’S ~ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
April 1st & 29th
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Reducing Pollutants With
Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer Systems
In order to improve the quality of the
water that enters the Chesapeake Bay,
Manor Township participates in the
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Systems (MS4) program. Mandated by
the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection Agency,
a MS4 is a conveyance designed to
collect storm water runoff and to
reduce the pollutants discharged into
receiving waters.
As a Township resident, you can
help improve water quality by following
these guidelines:
Lawn & Garden
Limit the use of fertilizers and
pesticides and follow all recommended
rates for use.
Do not blow fertilizer onto the street
or wash it into storm drains.
Compost or recycle yard waste
rather than placing it at the end of
storm water pipe discharges. Improper
disposal can cause the waste to enter
waterways, clog storm water pipes, or
possibly cause flooding.
Vehicles
Use your lawn or other unpaved
surface when washing a vehicle. This
will minimize the amount of soapy, dirty
water flowing into the storm drain and
eventually into a nearby stream or creek.
Clean up all spilled fluids with an
absorbent material as soon as possible.
Do not wash the fluid into storm drains.
The Township is committed to the
responsibility of reducing water pollution.
Storm water inlets and easements are
inspected on an annual basis to identify
any illegal dumping or erosion control
issues. Pollutants that are commonly
found include oil, paint, concrete, yard
waste, sediment, pet waste, and litter.
All of these illicit discharges lead to
waterway pollution. Please report any
discharges to our Township office by
calling 717-397-4769.
POLI CE RE PORT
PROJECT LIFESAVER
This spring, the Manor Township Police Department will be joining
several other surrounding police agencies in the western part of the County
in implementing Project Lifesaver®. About six years ago, the Pilot Club of
Lancaster, Inc. (a service club) approached the County Chiefs Association
and Lancaster County Emergency Management about bringing Project
Lifesaver® to Lancaster County.
Project Lifesaver® is an emergency response program for individuals
with alzheimer’s, dementia, autism and other cognitive challenges who are
“at risk” to wander. The Pilot Club administers the program by placing
a transmitter (about the size of a wrist watch) on the client’s wrist or
ankle. If the individual wanders, specially trained officers use receivers/
antennaes to track and locate the individual. Currently, several officers or
entire departments in the northwest portion of the County, including West
Hempfield, Columbia, Susquehanna Regional, Northwest
Regional, Elizabethtown, Manheim Borough and West
Lampeter have been trained, with 15 individuals
being enrolled. The Project Lifesaver Program, with
the exception of training, has been funded by the
Pilot Club through fundraisers, grants and donations.
The link to Project Lifesaver® International is:
http://www.projectlifesaver.org. The Pilot Club
(www.pilotcluboflancaster.com) of Lancaster
hopes to offer Project Lifesaver throughout the
entire County in the future.
Safe Haven Law
There has been a change in Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law.
In 2014, the General Assembly of Pennsylvania passed House Bill 1090.
The new law, often called the Safe Haven Law, amended Title 18 - Crimes
and Offense and Title 23 - Domestic Relations. What this amendment
did was allow parents to relinquish newborns up to 28
days old at any Pennsylvania hospital or to a police
officer at a police station without the fear of criminal
prosecution as long as the baby has not been harmed.
The Safe Haven Law gives parents a safe, legal and
confidential alternative to abandoning their baby.
To make sure that your baby gets the care it
needs, you can give your baby to a hospital staff
member. If you don’t want to do that, as long as you
leave the baby at a hospital, you don’t have to give the
baby to anyone. If you take the baby to a police station, you must give
the baby to a police officer. The baby will be examined by a doctor and
provided any medical care needed. The local County children and youth
agency will take custody of the baby and find him or her a loving family.
No information from the parents is needed and no questions will be
asked. The person leaving the baby can provide family medical information
if they choose or they can take a health history form to fill out later and
mail in anonymously.
Pennsylvania is one of 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto
Rico that have enacted Safe Haven legislation.
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SCAM ALERT
The Manor Township Police Department
would like to remind all of our Citizens,
especially the elderly in the community,
that there are a lot of bad people out
there who are trying to trick you out of
your hard earned money and savings.
And once they get it, it’s gone.
Now more than ever you need to
be cautious whenever ANYONE calls
you and tells you that you have won
something. If they tell you that you need
to send money to get a prize or winnings,
or to cover shipping & handling charges,
DON’T DO IT. If you receive a call
like this, ask a relative to check it out.
And if you are still not sure, call the
Police Department to see if this type of
activity has been reported by others in
the community.
Also, if you receive a call from
someone claiming to be a relative that
needs money for an emergency, check
it out BEFORE sending any money.
Nothing has to be done immediately, so
take the time to make a few calls to see if
the call is real.
Some of the more common phone
scams involve winning a car, a lottery,
or a relative being stuck or injured in
another Country and needing money.
Another way they try to get you is
through the mail. You may receive a
check in the mail with a letter instructing
you to deposit the check, and then send
a portion of the money back to this
person, allowing you to keep or “win”
the remaining money. This is another
SCAM. These people would rather take
your money than go out and work for it,
DON’T LET THEM.
For more information,
visit the following websites.
Various types of scams can
be reported on the ic3 and
Attorney General’s websites.
www.fbi.gov
www.ic3.gov
www.attorneygeneral.gov
Manor Township
Board of Supervisors
950 West Fairway Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
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MANOR TOWNSHIP UPCOMING PROGRAMMING
Full details of all programs can be found at www.manortwp.org or by calling 717-397-4769
Bethel .....................Blue Rock Fire
Rescue, Station 1,
1697 Temple Avenue, Lancaster
Hambright .......... Manor Township
Municipal / Office Building
950 W. Fairway Drive, Lancaster
Hershey Mill ...........Manor Church
530 Central Manor Church Road,
Lancaster
Indiantown .............Blue Rock Fire
Rescue, Station 3,
3079 River Road, Conestoga
Leisure...........................Faith Bible
Fellowship Church
151 Donnerville Road, Lancaster
Manor New ........................ Central
Manor Church
387 Penn Street, Washington Boro
Manor New East......... Millersville
Brethren in Christ, 3116 Blue Rock
Road (Rte. 999), Millersville
Washington Boro ........ Washington
Boro Civic Center
503 Market Street, Washington Boro
West Lancaster ...... Blue Rock Fire
Rescue, Station 1,
1697 Temple Avenue, Lancaster
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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
Blue Rock Fire Company .....................................................717-872-9345
Lancaster City Water Department
Billing: ................................................................................717-735-3425
Service: Weekdays: ............................................................717-291-4820
Water Emergencies:.............................................................717-291-4816
Columbia Water Company ...................................................717-684-2188
PPL Electic
Power outage or down/broken street light .........................(800) 342-5775
Downed wires:...................................................................(800) 342-5775
(press 1, then 3, for emergency)
UGI Gas Utilities
Gas leak inside: Leave immediately, taking all people and pets ................
Call (800) 276-2722 away from the building.
Gas leak outside: ...........................................Call (800) 276-2722 or 911.
Sewer Services:
LASA (Lanc. Area Sewer Authority - West Side): ...............717-299-4843
Evenings, Weekends and Holidays:.................................717-396-9619
SLSA (Suburban Lanc. Sewer Authority - East Side): .........717-560-7500
Emergencies: ...................................................................717-293-5533