East Hanover Township

East Hanover
Township
Dauphin County
~Directory 2011~
8848 Jonestown Road
Grantville, PA 17028
www.easthanoverpa.com
East Hanover Township
Dauphin County
8848 Jonestown Road
Grantville, PA 17028
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TOWNSHIP CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS—e-mail: ehsupervisors@comcast.net
Chairman…………………...Keith Espenshade……………………... 469-7406
Vice Chairman…………….. David Marshall………………………. 943-4796
Supervisor………..……….. John Nelligan…………. 469-2123 Cell: 943-9206
Supervisor…………………. George Rish…………………………….943-9205
Supervisor…………………. Thomas Shutt…………..469-2482 Cell:919-4048
EMPLOYEES
Secretary/Treasurer….. …… Deborah Casey………………………... 469-0833
email: debcasey2002@comcast.net
Public Works Director…….. Charles Longreen…….. 469-2179 Cell: 943-8822
email: clongreen@comcast.net
Administrative Asst……….. Dawn Eppinger………………………... 469-7655
email: deppinger@comcast.net
Open Records Officer……... Dawn Eppinger………………………... 469-7655
Park & Recreation Director.. Janet Espenshade……………………… 469-7514
Maintenance Personnel……. Robert Fisher
Sewage Treatment
Plant Operator……………... Curt Cassel….………... 469-9322 Cell: 943-6964
email: ccassel1@comcast.net
APPOINTED OR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Sewage Enforcement
Officer………………… ….. Light-Heigel & Associates………. 800-257-2190
or 838-1351
Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning
Officer/Bldg Inspector…….. Light-Heigel & Associates……………..469-7715
Township Engineer………... LTL Consultants………………….. 610-987-9290
Solicitor…………………….Scott Wyland
Tax Collector…………. …... Loria Smith……………………………. 469-1048
Emergency Management
Coordinator…………… ….. John Nelligan…………. 469-2123 Cell: 943-9206
E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR DAUPHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Haste………………………………….jhaste@dauphinc.org
George Hartwick…………………………. GHartwick@dauphinc.org
Mike Pries……………………………….. mpries@dauphinc.org
Phone number for Commissioners…... (717) 780-6300
ZONING HEARING BOARD
Chairman…….…………….Jolyn Stoy……………………….. 469-0145
Vice Chairman…………….Jeff Rettig……………………….. 533-7694
Secretary…………………. Shirley Allison………………….. 533-6713
Alternate…………………...Mark Stremmel
PLANNING COMMISSION
Chairman..…………………Marie Beaudet
Vice Chairman.…………….Michael Webb
Members…………. ……….Glenn Moyer
Heather Sloniger-Davis
Curt Cassel
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
Chairman….……………….Steve Espenshade
Vice Chairman……………. Karen Henry
Secretary/Treasurer……….. Russ Kiessling
Members………………….. Karen Zemitis
Daniel Stefanowich
Dan Casey
Craig Fenstermacher
BOARD OF AUDITORS
Chairman…………………..Rosemarie Devers……………….. 469-4321
Secretary…………………..Carol Sowers
Member…………………... LaRue Lightner
LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Keith Oellig……….…………….. 469-0180
Laurie Reichert
Jeff Neely

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY……………………………….….……………… 911
PA State Police—Troop H—Harrisburg…………...………...671-7500
South Central Emergency Management Services (Bus)…….. 671-4020
South Central Non-Emergency Transport Services…………. 545-1083
Autumn Leaves Transport Service..………………………….469-7514
Comcast Cable……..……………………….………………. 533-4433
Dauphin County Court House……………………………... 255-2740
Dauphin County Historical Society………………………... 233-3462
Dauphin County Library System…...……………………… 234-4961
Dauphin County Soil Conservation District………...………. 921-8100
Dauphin County Voter Registration………………………… 255-2793
District Justice ………………………………………………. 671-8720
Dog Enforcement Officer
Dog Warden, Dauphin County - Natahnee Shrawder…. 564-1680
Acting Supervisor, Region 6 - Kristen Reed …….. 1-717-957-4751 or
787-4847
East Hanover Elementary School…………………………….469-2686
Grantville Volunteer Fire Co. President-Wayne Isett……… 469-2464
Grantville Volunteer Fire Co. Non-Emergency Number…... 469-7155
Grantville Post Office………………………………………. 469-0312
Hersheypark…………………………………………………. 534-3900
Humane Society…………………………………………….. 564-3320
Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau (LCTCB)…………569-4521
(Collector of Earned Income & Occupational Taxes)
Lower Dauphin School District Admin. Offices………….. 566-3721
PA Department of Environmental Protection……………….. 783-2300
PA Fish and Boat Commission……………………………… 705-7800
PA Game Commission …...…………………………... 1-610-926-3136
PA State Library……………………………………………. 783-5969
PA William Penn Museum…………………………………. 787-4980
Penn National Race Course/Hollywood Casino……………. 469-2211
Poison Control Center…..…………………………….. 1-800-222-1222
State Representative Ron Marsico (105th District)..………... 652-3721
State Senator Jeff Piccola (15th District)…………………… 787-6801
U.S. Representative Tim Holden (17th District)……………. 234-5904
U.S. Representative Bob Casey (17th District)………...……. 231-7540
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey……………………………………. 782-3951
U.S. Social Security Administration………………………… 782-3400
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Elected and Appointed Officials……………. Inside Cover
Local Government
Board of Supervisors…..…………...………….………. 1
Meet the Supervisors…...…………………..…………..1-3
Administrative Offices…………..……………………... 3
East Hanover Park and Recreation Board….………….. 3
Zoning Hearing Board…………………...…………….. 4
Planning Commission…..……...………………………. 4
Environmental Advisory Council………...……………. 5
Board of Auditors………………...……………………. 5
Tax Collector………………………………………….. 5
Lower Dauphin School Board…………………………. 6
Public Safety Council….…….………………………… 6
The State Police……………………………………….. 6
On-Lot Disposal System Pumping…………………….. 7
Community Organizations
Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens………………………. 8
Autumn Leaves Transport Service…………………….. 9
East Hanover Township Senior Center………………... 9
One-Room Schoolhouse Alumni Association…………. 10
Historical Society………………………………………. 11
The Manada Conservancy……………………………... 11
Grantville Volunteer Fire Company…………………….12
Veterans of Foreign Wars……………………………… 13
Shellsville VFW Ladies Auxiliary…………………….. 14
South Central EMS/Township Resident Membership…. 14
East Hanover Lions Club……..………………………... 15
Grantville Nursery School……………………………... 16
SHELLS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
287 Shells Church Road, Grantville, PA 17028
Church Phone: 469-2586
Church Fax: 469-1077
Website: http://www.shellschurch.org
Service of Word and Sacrament: Sundays 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages-9:15 a.m.
Bible Study-Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Rev. Linda Hostetter
ST. JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
165 Firehouse Road, Grantville, PA 17028
Church Phone: 469-7181
Parsonage: 469-2489
Sunday Worship-7:45 and 10:15a.m. (Nursery Provided for both
services for children under 4)
Sunday School-9:00 a.m.
Weekly Bible Study-Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate at 6:00 pm-contemporary worship the 3rd Sunday of each
month. The informal fellowship time with refreshments at 5:30 p.m.
Pastor: Dennis Adams
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
10310 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA 17028
Church Phone: 865-4689
Website: http://www.lutheransonline.com/ziongrantville
Sunday Worship-9:00 a.m.
Sunday Church School-10:15 a.m.
Rev. Daniel Shutters: (717) 921-8294
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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
117 North Faith Road, Grantville, PA 17028
Church Phone: 469-2444
Sunday School-9:00 a.m. (September-May)
Sunday Worship-10:15 a.m. (September-May)
9:30 a.m. (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Grantville Nursery School:
Ages 4-5: M,W,F: 9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Age 3: T, Th: 9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Grantville Area Food Pantry: Thursday 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Pastor: George E. Robertson
MANADA GAP FULL GOSPEL MISSION CHURCH
8089 Mountain Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Sunday School-9:30 a.m.
Worship-10:40 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday-7:00 p.m.: Adult Bible Study
Youth-Royal Rangers (boys) and Girls’ Ministry
Rev. Paul Springer (Senior Pastor): 469-1801
Rev. John Knudson (Youth Pastor): 469-9552
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
9812 Allentown Boulevard, Grantville, PA 17028
Church Phone: 469-2023
Sunday School-9:30 a.m.
Worship-10:30 a.m.; Sunday Praise & Prayer Service-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night Family Night-7:00 p.m.
Adult Bible Study
Royal Rangers-Ministry to Boys (grades K-12)
Ministry to Girls (grades K-12)
Lambs/Rainbows-ages 2-4
Outrageous Ministry-Ages 12-18 Every Friday 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Pastor: Robert Stiem
Rev. Timothy White (Worship/Drama Pastor): 228-8095
East Hanover Elementary School PTO…………………. 16
Manestreamers on Top………………………………….. 17
Children’s Wheelchair Dance Workshop……………….. 17
Cub Pack 362……………………………………………. 18
Girl Scouts………………………………………………. 18
Lower Dauphin Soccer Association…………………….. 18
East Hanover Baseball/Softball Association……………. 18
Lower Dauphin Youth Football Association……………. 19
Sand Beach Girls’ Basketball Association……………... 19
High on Kids……………….……………………………. 19
Communities That Care…………………………………. 20
Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association.………….. 21
Announcements
Post Office Hours……………………………………….. 22
Building Scheduling Information……………………….. 22
Park Pavilion & Picnic Shelter Scheduling Info……….. 22
For Sale at Municipal Building…………………………. 23
Municipal Solid Waste and Curbside Recycling……….. 24
Dauphin County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program……………………………………... 28
Dauphin County Recycling Drop-off Depots………….. 28
Electronics Recycling…………………………………... 29
Tire Disposal……………………………………………. 29
Agricultural Security Area……………………………... 29
Agricultural Security Committee……………………….. 30
Election Information…………………………………….. 30
Tax Information…………………………………………. 31
Churches……………………………………………………. 33
Grantville Area Food Pantry……………………………. 33
Important Phone Numbers………………………………... 36
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Churches
GRANTVILLE AREA FOOD PANTRY
Complete Listing of 2011 Events Sponsored by the
East Hanover Township Park and Recreation Board
February 11 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Valentine’s Party
February 19 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Indoor Yard Sale
April 9 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Bunny Breakfast
May 16-June 10 10:00 a.m.
Child Rec Program
June 13-July 29 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Summer Rec Program
July 9 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Outdoor Yard Sale
August 13 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peach Festival
September 10 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 4th Annual Car Show
September 18 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 26th Annual Park Day
October 1 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Car Show Rain Date
October 20 7:00 p.m. Halloween Parade
October 22 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Pumpkin Carving
December 2 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tree Lighting
December 10 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Breakfast with Santa
Due to unforeseen incidents, dates and times are subject to change.
The Grantville Area Food Pantry, located at Faith United Church of
Christ (on Route 743, just north of Route 22) is a mission project of
Faith and of the Grantville Ministerium. The other participants are New
Life Assembly of God, Shell’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s United
Methodist Church and Zion Lutheran Church.
Each church sends volunteers one week a month for unloading and
shelving of supplies on Wednesday mornings. They distribute food from
the Pantry on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday
mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Pantry relies on donations from sponsoring churches of the Grantville
Ministerium to pay for the food and other items which are
“purchased” from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and receives and
welcomes food donated by various organizations, institutions, businesses
and individuals in the community. The Pantry also provides a clothing
service where donated clothing is sorted and hung for free shopping by
clients. Other missions include summer games at Penn National, free tax
preparation for low income individuals, new free books for children,
emergency gas, heating fuel, lodging and referral information.
For more information, please contact Pastor George Robertson at 469-
2444 or e-mail faithgrantville@verizon.net. Monetary donations may be
mailed to Grantville Area Food Pantry, PO Box 2, Grantville, PA 17028.
EAST HANOVER MENNONITE CHURCH
Along Route 743, 3 miles south of Route 22
Sunday School-9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship-10:20 a.m.
Prayer Meeting the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Pastor: Tim Stauffer 469-1559
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Taxes are based on assessed value. Real estate assessments are noted on
the right-hand corner of each bill. To determine your real estate tax bill,
multiply the assessment times the millage rate (ML) times .001 (a mill is
one-tenth of a percent). It can also be determined by multiplying the assessment
times the millage rate and then moving the decimal point three
places to the left.
The first total amount is a discounted amount. Two percent (2%) of the
total bill is subtracted as discount for early payment. Early payment enables
the taxing body to earn interest on the deposit and saves the property
owner money as well. The second amount is the base fee. The third
amount is the base fee plus five percent (5%) penalty for late payment and
the fourth amount is the base fee plus ten percent (10%) for later payment.
Personal taxes are based on assessments and equal fees. Individuals are
assessed at two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) and pay one hundred percent
of that assessment as a School Occupational Tax. The other amounts
are each a five dollar ($5.00) equal fee.
The first total amount is a two percent (2%) discounted amount for early
payment. The second amount is the base fee. The third amount is the base
fee plus ten percent (10%) penalty for late payment.
(Revised and reprinted from a 1994 Board of Supervisors newsletter)
NOTICE
A.T.D.C. (Automatic Transmission Diagnostic
Center) will tow away junk vehicles
for East Hanover Township residents for
FREE.
Call: 461-0449.
Local Government
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Local governments exist for the purpose of providing services and public
facilities to the people who live within their jurisdictions. What they
must do and what they may do is specified in the codes and laws enacted
by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. East Hanover Township
is a second class Township and is governed by the Second Class Township
Code which was reacted and amended in 1995. Since January 2,
2001, the Board of Supervisors has consisted of five people. The expansion
of the Board from three to five members was approved in the
1999 municipal election.
All Supervisors now have a six year term of office. The Supervisors
have created the positions of Manager, Secretary-Treasurer, Administrative
Assistant, Public Works Director and Road Crew, Building and
Park Maintenance, Codes and Zoning Officer, Sewage Enforcement
Officer, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Municipal Engineer and
Solicitor. They have also appointed a Zoning Hearing Board, Planning
Commission, Park and Recreation Board, Environmental Advisory
Council and Emergency Management Coordinator. The Environmental
Advisory Council is currently on an inactive status due to lack of volunteers
to be appointed as members. Board of Supervisor meetings are
held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month (except holidays
and elections) in the Municipal Building beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend.
Keith Espenshade, Township Supervisor since January
2004, is a life-long resident of East Hanover Township.
He is a graduate of Dauphin County Technical School.
Keith previously served on the Board of Supervisors
from 1986 to 1992. He is employed by Espenshade’s
Plumbing and Heating.
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George Rish,, Township Supervisor was previously a
Township Supervisor from May 2000 until January
2008, served on the Planning Commission and lives
with his family at 122 Sunset Drive. He has been a resident
of the Township since 1996. George graduated
from Greater Nanticoke Area High School and Temple
University. He is currently employed as a pharmacist
by Pinnacle Health at Harrisburg Hospital. George attends Lebanon Area
Evangelical Free Church. He is a Committee member with Boy Scout
Troop 201 in Union Deposit and does volunteer work with the American
Foundation for Children with AIDS.
Thomas Shutt, Township Supervisor since January
2006, was born in West Hanover Township but has
lived in East Hanover Township since 1956. Thomas
married Martha Hetrick, who has lived in the Township
her entire life. They have four children, 3 sons and a
daughter; eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Tom bought a small farm in East Hanover
in 1961. Seventeen years later, bought a larger farm and started a
dairy business. He still farms in East Hanover, and with his youngest
son, raises beef cattle. In addition to managing the farm business, Thomas
gained management experience with H.B. Reese Company. He
started working for H.B. Reese in 1957; went into plant management as
a supervisor in 1967; and retired in 1996 with a total of 38 years of service.
In his younger years he was active with the Grantville Fire Department
and enjoyed the time served with some of the best guys in firefighting.
Dave Marshall, Township Supervisor since January 2006,
is a third-generation entrepreneur and co-owner of Marshall’s
Wood Products on Allentown Blvd. Dave and his
dad established the business in 1981 and he started developing
the manufacturing side of the business. Their products
are used by customers located as far away as Japan.
Dave grew up in Conewago Township, graduated from
from Lower Dauphin High School and moved to East Hanover Township
in 1987 when he married his wife, Diana. They have two children,
Mary, age 23 and Ben, age 17.
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Hours for casting ballots are 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Generally, residents
living south of Route 22 are registered to vote in Precinct 1 and
residents living north of Route 22 are registered to vote in Precinct 2.
Both Precincts vote in the East Hanover Township Municipal Building
located at the corner of Jonestown and Manada Gap Roads.
Registration forms and absentee ballot request forms can be obtained at
the Municipal Building or at the Election Bureau. All completed forms
must be returned to the Dauphin County Election Bureau.
Judge of Elections, elected for a four-year term. Paid by the County:
1st Precinct………………………………………... Marianne Germann
2nd Precinct………………………………………. Richard Hoover
Inspector of Elections, elected for a four-year term. Paid by the County:
1st Precinct…………… (minority)………………. Marilyn Koch
(majority)……………….. Karen Elliott
2nd Precinct…………... (minority)……………….. Vacant
(majority)……………….. Jean Stammel
TAX INFORMATION
Each year two separate bills are sent to East Hanover Township property
owners. They are as follows:
• The Real Estate tax bill mailed in February represents taxes due to
Dauphin County, Dauphin County Library, East Hanover Township
and Fire Protection for East Hanover Township. The Township usually
receives under forty dollars ($40.00) per bill.
• The Real Estate Tax Bill mailed in July represents taxes due to the
Lower Dauphin School District. The Township receives no funds
from these taxes.
Each year a bill is sent to ALL East Hanover Township residents ages 18
and older. It is as follows:
• The Personal Tax Bill which is mailed in July, represents the School
Per Capita, School Residence and East Hanover Township Per Capita.
The Township receives five dollars ($5.00) per bill.
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3. Enrollees are eligible to apply to participate in the Agricultural Preservation
Program at the County level. This program compensates farmers
who give up development rights and keep their land available for farming.
AGRICULTURAL SECURITY COMMITTEE (ASC)
This committee oversees any administration required to maintain the Agricultural
Security Area in the Township. Specifically, the committee must
conduct a review every seven years to update the enrollment area to determine
if landowners wish to continue their participation. Enrollment may
occur at any time.
The Agricultural Security Committee is currently on an inactive status due
to lack of volunteers to be appointed to the Committee.
ELECTION INFORMATION FOR 2011
PRIMARY ELECTION: TUESDAY, TUESDAY, MAY 17
GENERAL ELECTION: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
The purpose of a primary election is to nominate candidates who will be on
the ballot in the general or municipal election. When the primary election
features a presidential race, the primary election is held on the fourth Tuesday
in April.
Pennsylvania has a closed primary, meaning that voters declare their party
affiliation and vote only for candidates of that party. Voters not registered
for a party may vote on ballot questions, for government study commission
candidates, or in special elections if they are on a primary ballot.
Ballot questions may include proposed constitutional amendments or other
measures to be decided by poplar vote. Special elections are sometimes
held when a vacancy occurs in a local, state or federal office.
General elections are held in even-numbered years and municipal elections
are held in odd-numbered years. All registered voters may participate.
John Nelligan, Township Supervisor, previously appointed
by the Board of Supervisors on February 3,
2009 to fill a vacancy after a voluntary resignation,
was elected in 2009 to a 4 year term. John has lived in
the Township for over 45 years. He and his wife Carol
have two children and four grandchildren.
He is a retired Manager from AMP, Inc., after 36 years of service. His
past experience of activities with the Township include serving as a
Supervisor, Planning Commission Member, Zoning Hearing Board
Member, 209 Traffic Committee, Chief Engineer and Chief of the
GVFC. He is currently serving as the Township Emergency Management
Coordinator, President of Autumn Leaves, and Facilitator of the
East Hanover Public Safety Advisory Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
The administrative offices are open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. except
for the following days in 2011:
January 17 February 21 May 17
May 30 July 4 September 5
October 11 November 8 November 24
December 26
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
In 1980, the Board of Supervisors established the Park and Recreation
Board and appointed seven residents to serve 5 year terms. The Board
develops, plans and administers a variety of recreational activities such
as classes and special events. In 2008, the Board of Supervisors hired
Janet Espenshade as the Park and Recreation Director.
The Park and Recreation Board meets on the first Monday of most
months (except when changed due to holidays, etc.) at 7:00 p.m., at the
Township Building. All meetings are open to the public.
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ZONING HEARING BOARD
Each municipality that has enacted a zoning ordinance is required by the
Municipalities Planning Code to establish a Zoning Hearing Board
(ZHB). Three residents are appointed to the ZHB by the Supervisors for
three year terms. One additional resident is appointed by the Supervisors
to serve as an alternate. The two main functions of the board are to hear
requests for variances and special exceptions. A variance is permission
granted by the ZHB for a waiver or modification of some regulation
which, if strictly adhered to, would result in unnecessary hardship to the
applicant. Unique physical circumstances that do not allow the property
to be developed in conformity with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
must be present. It must also be determined that the applicant did
not create the situation and that the variance, if granted, would not alter
the character of the surrounding properties or be detrimental to public
welfare. In the granting of any variance, the ZHB may attach reasonable
conditions as it deems necessary to implement the intent of the act. A
special exception allows a certain use in a particular zoning district. As in
the granting of any variance, the ZHB may attach to the granting of a special
exception, reasonable conditions as it deems necessary to implement
the intent of the act.
PLANNING COMMISSION
All subdivision and land development plans must be submitted to the
Planning Commission for review and recommendation prior to review
and action by the Board of Supervisors. The primary purpose of the review
is to ascertain that all requirements of the zoning and subdivision/
land development ordinances have been met. The Planning Commission
considers the reviews and recommendations of the Township Consulting
Engineer, Township Consulting Zoning Officer, Tri-County Planning
Commission and Dauphin County Conservation District. The Commission
will also determine that the subdivision or land development plan is
in conformance with the goals and objectives stated in the Comprehensive
Plan. After review, the Commission will recommend an action to the
Board of Supervisors. All plans need approval from the Supervisors prior
to being recorded at the Dauphin County Courthouse. Five residents are
appointed to the Planning Commission by the Supervisors for four year
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For those persons living in dwelling units which are excluded from participation
in the Township’s curbside recycling program, in addition to
the above items, aluminum/bi-metal cans, glass, newspaper and plastics
#1 and #2 can be recycled at the drop-off depots.
Containers should be rinsed. Plastic caps or metal rings should be removed.
Scrap metal, coat hangers, pie plates, aluminum foil, metal
cookware, utensils, broken glass, light bulbs, etc. are not acceptable
items.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Effective April 17, 2009, Dauphin County officially opened a Recycling
Center. The regular hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday hours are
8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A
listing of acceptable recyclable items and fee schedule can be found on
their website at www.dauphincounty.org. For further information, you
may call Matt Davies, Recycling Supervisors, at 982-6772.
TIRE DISPOSAL
In the Fall of 2001, Glenn Moyer of Glenn’s Auto Service agreed to
collect used tires from Township residents. If you have tires to get rid
of, please call 469-0167 to make arrangements for drop-off and payment.
AGRICULTURAL SECURITY AREA (ASA)
On May 7, 1991, East Hanover Township created an Agriculture Security
Area in response to petition by farms and other large parcel (10
acres or more) landowners in the Township. At present more than 2000
acres of land have been enrolled. Enrollment places no restrictions on
the land but does offer the following benefits:
1. It is harder to condemn land that is in an Agricultural Security Area
for public purposes.
2. Owners are more protected against nuisance complaints from
neighbors relating to farm practices, and
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DAUPHIN COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM
The Dauphin County Department of Solid Waste Management & Recycling,
with funding help from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection, provides a free, once-a-year hazardous waste collection
of each Dauphin County household. Under this program, Dauphin
County residents can properly dispose of the following items: antifreeze,
batteries, brake fluid, chemical strippers, chlorine bleach, contact
cement, drain cleaners, fire extinguishers, flea collars and sprays, herbicides,
insect repellant, insecticides, kerosene, lawn chemicals, lighter
fluid, lye, mothballs, nail polish remover, old propane tanks, oven cleaners,
paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, solvents, spot removers, stains
and finishes, toilet cleaners and used motor oil. Curbside, Inc. contracts
with Dauphin County to provide a curbside collection service for these
materials. All collections are by appointment only. Call 1-800-449-
7587 for scheduling information and other details.
DAUPHIN COUNTY RECYCLING DROP-OFF DEPOTS
The Recycling Drop-Off Depots, which are being located throughout the
county, are designed to serve residents who do not have curbside recycling
available. These Depots also collect additional materials that
may not be collected in all mandated curbside programs. The Dauphin
County Board of Commissioners encourages residents to utilize the
depots as often as necessary. There is no limit on how much material
you can recycle or how often you can recycle.
Recycle your corrugated cardboard, advertising inserts, junk mail, magazines
and telephone books at one of the seven locations. If you are not
sure whether the item you have is recyclable, please contact the Dauphin
County Recycling Hotline at 780-6351, Monday through Friday from
7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The nearest depot to East Hanover Township is
Conewago Township Municipal Building, 3179 Old Hershey Road,
Elizabethtown.
Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and stacked together. Not permitted
are freezer cartons, wax-coated boxes or boxes containing food
scraps. Advertising inserts, junk mail, magazines and telephone books
must be loose or tied, not placed in paper or plastic bags.
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terms. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of most months (except
when changed due to holidays, etc.) beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal
Building. All meetings are open to the public.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EAC)
The EAC acts in an advisory capacity to the Township Officials and
agencies on matters relating to the protection, conservation, management
and use of natural resources located within the Township. In addition, it
conducts environmental programs and activities. The EAC is currently
on an inactive status due to lack of volunteers to be appointed to the
Council.
BOARD OF AUDITORS
The Board of Auditors is comprised of three elected Township residents.
Each term of office is six years.
The primary function of the auditors is to establish the compensation of
any supervisor who is employed by the Township.
TAX COLLECTOR
Loria Smith was re-elected as Tax Collector in November 2009. The
Tax Office is located at 376 North Crawford Road,, Grantville, PA
17028. There is a mail slot in the door for the convenience of the tax
payers. Telephone and fax number is (717) 469-1048. The Tax Office
will normally be open during the following times:
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Additional Hours in 2011
Saturday, March 26
Saturday, August 27
The Tax office will be closed on all holidays.
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6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

LOWER DAUPHIN SCHOOL BOARD
The Board of School Directors is comprised of nine members with three
members each representing three regions of the District:
Region 1: Londonderry and Conewago Townships
Dana A. Barry, Todd M. Kreiser, and Renae M. Paladino
Region 2: Hummelstown Borough and part of South Hanover Township
Rebecca D. Kline, Marcela D. Myers, and Rodney B. Nissley
Region 3: East Hanover and part of South Hanover Townships
Jeffrey A. Neely, Keith E. Oellig, and Laurie N. Reichert
Board meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of
every month at the District Administration Center, 291 East Main Street,
Hummelstown, unless otherwise specified. The District Office telephone
number is 566-5300.
PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL
Resolution 2003-02 was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2003.
The Resolution calls for the formation of a Public Safety Advisory Council.
The Council is comprised of emergency providers (representatives of
the State Police, South Central EMS, and the Grantville Volunteer Fire
Company), a Board representative and members of the community appointed
by the Board. This is an advisory council which will provide insight
regarding the safety needs of the Township. If anyone is interested
in an appointed position on this Council, or for more information, please
contact John Nelligan at 469-2123.
THE STATE POLICE
The State Police provides primary police service to the municipalities in
Pennsylvania which have no local police force. The Harrisburg station,
located at 800 Bretz Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112, serves the Townships
of East Hanover, West Hanover, South Hanover, Londonderry, Conewago
and Middle Paxton. It also serves Dauphin,
Royalton and West Fairview Boroughs when their
part-time police departments are not in service. The
telephone number is 671-7500.
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BULK ITEM COLLECTION (BIC):
Any establishment which participates in the Regular Collection Service
will be eligible to use this program with no additional charge. ONE
bulk item will be collected each week. Bulk items guidelines:
• No items that are too heavy to be lifted onto a truck by two people
will be collected.
• Additional trash bags ARE NOT considered bulk items
• Pleas have your bulk items curbside before 6:00 am on your collection
day
• Call Penn Waste at 717-767-4456 or 1-866-575-8720 to schedule
collection of Freon appliances
Acceptable:
• Appliances (i.e., washers, dryer, microwave)
• Carpet (48 inch maximum lengths must be rolled and tied)
• Furniture
• Mattress and box spring
• Car tires only (NO RIMS)
• Televisions
• Lawn mowers (oil and gasoline must be removed)
• Plumbing fixtures (i.e., toilets and sinks)
Unacceptable items include the following:
• Paints, chemicals, stains and liquids
• Car and truck batteries
• Automobile parts
• Tires on rims
• Commercial/industrial waste
• Construction material (i.e., drywall, brick, block, lumber, roofing
shingles, tiles, concrete)
• Household Hazardous Waste
Access Online Resources: www.pennwaste.com
• In the residential services section, click on the link to visit the residential
recycling services page.
• Choose East Hanover Township from the “Choose Your Municipality
Here” drop down box and click GO
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Recycling Guidelines:
• Cardboard Boxes and Pizza Boxes
• Food boxes (i.e., cereal and jello boxes)
• Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
• Paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes)
• Office paper (any color)
• Shredded paper
• Newspaper and inserts
• Magazines and Catalogs
• Junk mail and envelopes
• Paper bags
• Phone books
• #1 - #7 containers and bottles with necks smaller than their bases
• Clear brown & green glass food and beverage containers
• Aluminum beverage cans
• Steel food and beverage cans
• Aerosol cans
What does NOT get recycled?
• Plastic Bags
• Food soiled material
• Plastic tubs, cups, trays and bags
• Broken Glass
• Windows, mirrors, ceramics and light bulbs
• Drinking glasses
• Aluminum foil
• Scrap metal
Containers will be provided by the Township. They will have a capacity
of 20 gallons. The first container is provided by the Township free of
charge. All recyclables can be placed in one container.
Additional containers are available at the Municipal Building during
business hours for a charge of $10.00 per container and $3.00 per lid.
Recycling containers placed for collection shall not weigh more than
fifty (50) pounds.
Collection will occur once a week on the same day at approximately the
same time as collection of MSW.
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On-Lot Disposal System Management Program (OLDS)
On November 4, 1998, The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance
98-6 which established an On-Lot Disposal System. The Township
has been divided into three separate OLDS districts. Each district is as
follows:
District #1 : Bounded on the north by I-81, on the east by the county
line, on the south by the township line, and on the west by Sand Beach
Road and Shell’s Church Road.
District #2: Bounded on the north by the township line, on the east by
the county line, on the south by I-81 and on the west by the township
line.
District #3: Bounded on the north by I-81, on the east by Sand Beach
Road and Shell’s Church Road, on the south by the township line and
on the west by the township line.
Properties in District #1 with an on-lot sewage disposal system must
have their septic tank pumped by a hauler/pumper licensed in East
Hanover Township on or before November 2, 2011 unless an exemption
was applied for and approved.
Certified Haulers
Associated Products Services, Inc. 766-5397
Bauman’s Septic Service 469-2463
Charles Hershey Septic 838-7228
Dillsburg Septic, Inc. 432-9704
Hershey’s Portable Toilets 272-3582
Kauffman’s Septic Service 944-4308
Kline’s Services, Inc. 898-8158
Peterman Bros. Septic Service 469-7292
Septic Solutions 933-5819
T&T Services, Inc. 692-0656
Walters Septic Service 469-0588
All of the licensed haulers/pumpers have the form which needs to be
completed and most will submit the correct copy to the Township office.
Check with your hauler/pumper to make certain that this is done.
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Community Organizations
AUTUMN LEAVES
The Autumn Leaves is a group of members who gather together
the fourth Thursday of most months at the East
Hanover Township Municipal Building. Anyone age 50 or
older is welcome to become a member. You do not have to
be a resident of the Township to join. Cost of membership
is $1.00. Transportation can be provided for East Hanover
Township residents by using the Transport Service.
The Autumn Leaves Organization is served a catered meal at noon on
meeting days except for August and November when a covered dish
luncheon is enjoyed by all who attend. Entertainment follows the meal.
The Christmas Party is on December 8, 2011 at the Township Building.
Participating in the Autumn Leaves is a wonderful way to reunite with
friends, meet new friends, eat a delicious meal and enjoy some entertainment.
The group is always looking for new members. Why do the same
thing day after day? Plan some activities for FUN. Join us for a few
hours. If you need any additional information, call any of the officers
listed below.
The Officers are:
President…………………..John Nelligan……………………..469-2123
1st Vice President…………Paul Longreen……………………534-2855
Secretary/Treasurer………..Janet Espenshade………………...469-1099
Hospitality-Contacts for reporting sickness or death in the family, sending
cards, and ordering flowers, etc.:
Janet Espenshade……………………………………………….469-1099
You do not have to participate in the program; however, no waste haulers
will be permitted to collect trash and recyclables in the Township unless
there is an exclusion from participation. Non-residential buildings and
multi-family dwellings over four units are excluded from participation.
Participants will have two service programs from which to choose.
1. The regular collection service will allow a maximum of four 36 gallon
trash bags or cans, one bulk item and unlimited curbside recycling
per week. The fee will be $50.78 per quarter which amounts to an
annual fee of $203.12. Billing will be done on a quarterly basis
(January, April, July, October). Additional containers of MSW will
require Penn Waste bags. Bags are available at the Municipal Building
at the cost of $3.50 per bag.
2. The optional per container service allows customers who generate a
small amount of MSW to purchase bags from the waste hauler. Bags
for this service are $3.50 each and are available at the Municipal
Building.
3. Extra Bulk Item is $25.00/bulk item.
4. Christmas trees can be put out for trash as 1 bag of the 4 bag limit.
Change of Service: May be done at the end of a quarterly billing cycle.
Suspended Services: In order to have service suspended, a 2 week notification
period is necessary. Service may be suspended for not less than 30
days.
Collection of recyclables is included in both services. No construction
debris will be collected
Customers will provide their own containers of not more than 32 gallons.
Containers must not exceed 50 pounds.
All collections will be made between the hours of 5:00 am and 5:00 pm.
In the event of a missed service call, collection will be made within 24
hours of notification.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING (CR):
All containers must be empty, cleaned, and washed of contents.
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MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW), CURBSIDE
RECYCLING (REC) & BULK ITEM COLLECTION (BIC)
When did the program begin? The program began on July 2, 2008. It will
end on July 1, 2013.
Penn Waste, Inc., P.O. Box 3066, York, PA 17402, was awarded the contract.
Telephone number is 717-767-4456 or 866-575-8720. Website address
is www.pennwaste.com. Please have your items placed curbside
prior to 6:00 a.m. on your collection day.
A carry-out service is available to residents regarded as disabled under the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 whose dwelling unit does not
have residing therein another individual capable of transporting MSW and
recyclables to the designated location. Trash, recyclables and bulk items
will be picked up at the door.
Holidays observed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Collection will be
one day late when your collection day falls on or follows these holidays.
EXCEPTION: There is NO CHANGE in service prior to or
after a holiday that falls on a Saturday or Sunday
If collection is missed, please call Penn Waste as soon as possible.
Pickup schedule
Tuesday Allentown Boulevard and Residences South of Meadow
Lane
Thursday North side of Allentown Boulevard to North Meadow,
Jonestown Road to Red Mill Road, north of Jonestown Road
Friday Jonestown Road from Red Hill Road to county line; Allen
town Boulevard from Meadow Road to county line; Laudermilch
Road from South Meadow Road to Jonestown Road
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW):
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), for purposes of this contract, shall include
garbage (food waste), refuse (the useless or worthless part of something),
grass clippings and leaf waste (any combination of leaves, brush, tree and
shrub trimmings and vegetative materials from gardens).
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AUTUMN LEAVES TRANSPORT SERVICE
The Autumn Leaves Transport Service is an outstanding service provided
for residents of the Township who are at least age 60 or who are disabled.
The 11 passenger van is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. to provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery
stores, banks, meetings, etc. The van is available after hours for emergency
situations. Calls for service should be made at least 48 hours in
advance except in the event of an emergency. One-day recreational trips
to Roots Market, etc. are also planned and generally are scheduled for
Tuesdays.
The administrative office for the service is located in the East Hanover
Township Municipal Building. The office is staffed by volunteers on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Appointments
for services need to be made during these times.
Donations are accepted for all trips and services. East Hanover Township
provides the office area, the telephone and the fuel for this service. The
Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging provides the insurance for the
services of the van. The van is owned by the Dauphin County Area on
Aging and is housed in a Township garage. If you need additional information,
please call the Autumn Leaves office at 469-7514.
EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER
The Shellsville Senior Center is located in the East Hanover Township
Municipal Building. Anyone who is at least age 60 is eligible to participate
in this Center. Residency in the Township is not required but you
must be a resident of Dauphin County. The Center is open on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays. Transportation can be provided for Township
residents by the Autumn Leaves Transport Service.
Meals, prepared and delivered by the Dauphin County Area Agency on
Aging are served at 11:30 a.m. In order that enough meals are delivered,
you must sign up or call in for a meal reservation at least 48 hours before
the meal is needed. A donation is accepted for the cost of the meal. Calls
are taken on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at 469-7514.
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The Senior Center also operates a Meals on Wheels program throughout
the Township. This program is intended for those who cannot get to the
Center for their meals. For more information on this program or to volunteer
to be a driver, please call Janet Espenshade at 469-1099.
Activities are planned for each day but are subject to change. Plan a day
or two or three a week and join us for fun and food!
Fridays 12:00-12:30 p.m. Bingo
The Officers are:
Bus Manager……………….Crist Espenshade………..………...469-1099
Secretary/Treasurer…………Janet Espenshade………………...469-1099
The Pavilion, which is directly across from the entrance to the parking
lot, has eight picnic tables, two charcoal grills and electric. Restrooms
are adjacent.
The Picnic Shelter, which is located behind the tennis courts, has eight
Octagon tables (2 are handicap accessible, 1 is a serving table) and one
charcoal grill. There is no electric at the Picnic Shelter and you must
use the restrooms adjacent to the Pavilion.
The Township Park has activities for every member of the family. Enjoy
the fitness/walking trail, basketball court, tennis courts, multipurpose
court (used for rollerblading and such) and playground equipment.
FOR SALE AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The One-Room Schoolhouse Alumni Association of
East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, meets annually
on the second Sunday in June. This year the reunion meeting will
be on June 12, 2011 at the Municipal Building at 2:00 p.m; however,
doors are open at 1:00 p.m. for socializing and refreshments.
Donations of school pictures, old lunch kettles, old school books (history,
geography, reading and arithmetic), old slates and anything pertaining to
a one-room schoolhouse and fixtures for the interior of the building are
still being accepted. If you are interested in contributing to this project,
please contact Jane Freet at 533-8917.
The Officers are:
President………………… Leroy Geesaman………………... 469-8094
Vice President……………. Lloyd Miller
Secretary…………… ……. Shirley Huber……………………. 469-8686
Treasurer…………… ……. Jane Freet…………………… ….. 533-8917
2003 Zoning Ordinance with map…………………….. $35.00
Zoning Map…………………………………………. $3.00
2003 Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance……... $25.00
2008 Stormwater Management Ordinance……………. $15.00
2003 Recreation Plan………………………………….. $15.00
Mobile Home Park Ordinance……………………….. $10.00
Road /Parcels Map…………………………………….. $2.00
1976 Bicentennial Books……………………………… $15.00
Recycling Containers………………………………….. $10.00
Recycling Lids………………………………………… $3.00
Extra Trash Tags………………………………………. $3.50
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Announcements
POST OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Sunday: Closed
Lobby Hours:
Monday-Friday: 6:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 469-0312
BUILDING SCHEDULING INFORMATION
The East Hanover Township Building is available for rent to Township
residents for social events. Rental fees for residents are between
$60.00and $175.00, depending on the event and the number of persons
attending the event. A $100.00 security deposit is required in the event of
damage or missing items. Seating capacity is 175 persons. Non-resident
rates range between $120.00 and $350.00 with a $200 security deposit.
No alcohol is allowed. Reservations are required and can be made by
calling the Township Office at 469-7655. It is advisable to reserve the
building early since it is heavily used. However, arrangements for funeral
services, since they are generally during the day, can be made on short
notice.
PARK PAVILION AND PICNIC SHELTER
SCHEDULING INFORMATION
The East Hanover Township Park Pavilion and Picnic Shelter are available
to rent. Rental fees for the Pavilion are twenty-five dollars ($25.00)
for residents and fifty dollars ($50.00) for non-residents. Rental fees for
the picnic Shelter are ten dollars ($10.00) for residents and twenty dollars
($20.00) for non-residents. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) security deposit
is required on all rentals. Rental fees are refundable only in the
event of inclement weather, when the Township Building is reserved as a
back-up. Reservations must be made by calling the office at 469-7655.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OF EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, DAUPHIN COUNTY
The East Hanover Township Historical Society’s purpose is to develop a
community awareness of our heritage through preservation and education.
Interest in local history through meetings, publications and public
programs is encouraged. The Society functions as a repository for items
of historical significance. Meetings are generally held the second Monday
of each month beginning at 7:00 pm in the EHT Municipal Building.
Anyone interested in local history is invited to attend.
The Officers are:
President……………… Becki Oller………………. 460-7563
Vice President……...… Rick Elliott……………….. 534-2763
Secretary……………... Cristin Espenshade………... 469-7406
Treasurer……………... Nancy Gamber……………. 534-2972
Directors:
Jim Theurer………….. 469-0815
Terry Wolfe……………469-2660
Arlan Keller…………... 469-0233
THE MANADA CONSERVANCY
The Manada Conservancy is a land trust, created in 1995 by residents of
East Hanover Township and neighboring municipalities who are concerned
about unplanned loss of land in our region to development. It is a
private charitable organization. By working with individuals, private
groups, and local, county and state agencies, the Conservancy seeks
ways to protect a wildlife habitat and preserve open space. It also seeks
ways to help farmers keep their land in agricultural use while maintaining
its financial value.
Land trusts are becoming a widely used method for private and voluntary
preservation of farmland and natural resources, with over forty such
organizations in Pennsylvania alone. The Manada Conservancy is modeled
after other larger or more distant conservancies but its focal point
will be our own communities and the nearby areas with which we are
most familiar.
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Land trusts protect land by outright purchase and stewardship by working
with government agencies, by purchasing or accepting donations of conservation
easement and development rights, and by creatively working
with property owners who want to preserve the natural resources on their
land. The conservancy can accept land, easements, services and money
as tax deductible donations.
The name “Manada Conservancy” was chosen to signify not only the geographical
area upon which the Conservancy hopes to focus, but also the
importance of waterways, habitat and the rich historical heritage of the
region. The Manada Creek is near the center of the focal area and feeds
into the Swatara Creek. Abundant wildlife can be found along these waterways
as well as evidence of Native American settlements and other
unique historical sites, such as the Union Canal.
The Board of Directors is composed of individuals representing East
Hanover, West Hanover, South Hanover, Hummelstown and Derry
Townships in Dauphin County and East Hanover Township in Lebanon
County. The Executive Director is Sally Zaino of East Hanover Township.
To receive a brochure or obtain additional information, please call
566-4122 or visit the website at http://www.manada.org.
GRANTVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
The Grantville Volunteer Fire Company is dedicated
to providing fire protection, rescue, fire police,
emergency medical and other support services to
East Hanover Township and surrounding areas. The
fire company publishes an annual fire company
book and “39er” newsletter to inform residents of company activities,
services and operational statistics. The fire company book, carnival,
chicken bar-b-ques, basket bingos and block shoots are some of the fundraising
activities needed to operate this fire company.
The company also co-sponsors such community activities as the Halloween
Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting program. The fire company is
always in need of emergency response and support personnel. Residents
are invited to join by obtaining an application from any fire company
member or one of the officers listed. The cost of membership is $3.00 per
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• Raising a Thinking Child, a program that teaches parents of children
how to use a problem-solving approach to discipline through a series
of games the parent and child play together.
• After-School Programs, working in collaboration with the school
district, CTC helps provide Steps-for-Success, after school tutoring
for identified middle school students and Club Ophelia, an after
school program that helps middle school girls develop healthy relationships.
For more information on these programs or to become a LD CTC volunteer,
contact Program Director Kathy Peffer at 566-6096, fax number 566
-1809 or via e-mail at ldctc@aol.com or visit our Website at
www.ldsd.org/ctc.
CAPITAL AREA THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION
CATRA, the Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association, located in
Grantville, PA, is looking for volunteers to help with their animal therapy
and horseback riding program Therapeutic riding helps children and
adults with disabilities achieve their goals of muscle conditioning, improves
balance, eye-hand coordination and helps the nervous system find
and use undamaged pathways for improved body functioning. This is
done in a “fun” setting. Riders enjoy friendships, improve self-esteem
and increase socialization. The exceptional horses used in this program
are gentle, patient and obedient. If you love horses, or ever wanted to
own a horse, this is your chance to care for, and handle, very special
equines. CATRA adds animal therapy as well with an array of interesting
animals such as miniature horses, goats, dogs that ride the horses, cats,
rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and a pot bellied pig. Scheduling to
volunteer at CATRA is set up at your convenience. You can donate an
hour, or a whole afternoon. Morning or afternoon is available 7 days a
week, year round. Animal care is a never-ending reality. For those with a
“green thumb”, we need you too! Flower beds need attention as needed
three seasons a year.
CATRA has something for everyone. To let us know you are coming or
for more information, please call 469-7517. Visit the CATRA website at
www.catra.net Don’t miss the opportunity to serve your community
through this valuable, rewarding program serving persons with disabilities
and animals who care!
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that Lower Dauphin kids have all-around support in choosing a healthy,
drug-free lifestyle.
High on Kids wants to empower and activate neighborhoods, educate citizens
about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, change laws and develop
drug-free teen activities through the active involvement of the entire
Lower Dauphin community.
The Officers are:
President…………. Patti Wilsbach Krow
Vice President……. Audrey Conway
Secretary…………. Judy Perry
Treasurer…………. Don Poole
School Liaisons….. Don Kensinger and Trish Moody
The mailing address is High on Kids, P.O. Box 465, Hummelstown, PA
17036.
LOWER DAUPHIN COMMUNITIES THAT CARE
Lower Dauphin Communities that Care (LDCTC) is a community-based
non-profit organization established in 2001 to promote healthy behaviors
in youth within the Lower Dauphin School District. Our programs are
designed to increase protective factors and reduce adolescent problem
behaviors like substance abuse and school drop out. Current programs
include:
• Preschool Literacy Outreach, a program providing children’s books
to one, two, three and four year olds on their birthdays.
• Books on Board, a bookmobile that travels to locations within the
Lower Dauphin School District engaging preschoolers and their families
in literacy activities. East Hanover bookmobile stops are Tuesdays:
9:30-10:15 Faith United Church of Christ; 10:30-11:15
Meadow Creek Development (Timber Ridge Rd/Crapapple Ct);
11:30-12:15 East Hanover Township Municipal Building
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a school-based mentoring program at the
middle school, high school and four elementary schools including
East Hanover.
• Guiding Good Choices, a family bonding and drug prevention program
for parents of children in grades 4-8.
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year. Youth between the ages of 16 and 18 are invited to join the Junior
Fire Fighter Program. The fire company meetings are held on the second
Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the fire house. The fire company
auxiliary holds a meeting the first Tuesday of each month.
The Officers are:
President……………………….Wayne Isett………….469-2464
Vice President………………….Dan Haas…………….574-7595
Recording Secretary….. ………. Linda Smith
Treasurer……………………….Cheryl Bailor……….. 533-9571
Membership Secretary………... Carolyn Haas………. 574-7595
Chaplain………………………..Homer Kuhns…….... 877-5359
Head Trustee………………….. Wayne Bailor………. 533-7898
Trustees……………………….. Amanda Kessler……. 443-5338
Bill Bird…………….286-7319
Fire Chief…………….. ………. Saul Schmolitz……... 648-6448
Deputy Fire Chief……………..Jim McHenry……….. 469-0063
Assistant Fire Chief…………... Ron Johnson……….. 533-2999
Fire Crew Captain…………….. Eric Kessler...………. 443-5339
Fire Lieutenants……………….. Neil Freireich……… 469-1634
Jessica Etzle………... 865-7156
Chief Engineer…………………Bob Wagner……….. 469-0646
Quick Resp Squad Captain…….Mat Rager………….. 469-0002
Quick Resp Squad Lieutenant Bill Bird..…………... 286-7319
Fire Police Captain……………. Leroy Martz……….. 379-0586
Fire Police Lieutenant………….Homer Kuhns……….877-5359
Quartermaster…………………. Jessica Etzle………... 865-7156
Ladies Auxiliary
President………………………..Nancy Gamber…….. 534-2972
Treasurer………………………..Eloise Walmer………469-2338
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S.
ESHELMAN-PANKAKE-WOLF POST NO. 9639
The active men of the Post meet the fourth Thursday of each month at
8:00 p.m. at the Post Home. The Post Home can be reached at 469-2195.
The Officers for 2010-2011 are:
Commander…………………….Tom Gordon
Senior Vice Commander……….Daniel Stefanowich
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VFW Officers (continued):
Junior Vice Commander………….. Gerry Ortiz
Quartermaster……………………... Fred Hechler
Adjutant…………………………… Randy Eckert
Judge Advocate……………………. Bob DeSousa
Chaplain………………………… .. Mike Kreiser
Surgeon……………………………. Richard Adams
Trustee 3 Year…………………….. Ray Carter
Trustee 2 Year…………………….. Cliff Kreiser
Trustee 1 Year…………………….. Gary Shuler
SHELLSVILLE VFW LADIES AUXILIARY
The Ladies Auxiliary meets the third Thursday of each month at the Post
Home at 7:30 p.m. The auxiliary sponsors special events which benefit
veterans and the community. The Officers are:
President………………………. Linda Smith
Senior Vice President…………. Margaret M. Houck
Junior Vice President…............. Dorothy Adams
Secretary/Treasurer…………… Georgia Giddings
Chaplain………………………. Arlene Hetrick
Conductress…………………… Edith Shuler
Guard………………………….. Nancy Wallish
Trustee 3 Year………………….Linda Morrow
Trustee 2 Year………………….Diane Suhr
Trustee 1 Year………………….Jeannine Spitler
SOUTH CENTRAL EMS RESIDENTS’ MEMBERSHIP
Effective January 1, 2009, all individuals permanently residing in East
Hanover Township, Dauphin County, will receive member benefits with
South Central. Listed below are some of the key highlights of membership.
The Ambulance Membership covers the patient’s costs for all
emergency, medically necessary ambulance services, as allowed under
state and federal laws, within the geographic primary response
area¹ of South Central Emergency Medical Services, Inc., as approved
by Dauphin County Emergency Management Agency.
• Membership benefits are only applicable when South Central EMS,
Inc., is the responding/transporting emergency medical services,
(EMS) unit.
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LOWER DAUPHIN YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The East Hanover Youth Football Association and the South Hanover
Knights have come together to form one organization, the Lower Dauphin
Youth Football Association Warriors. The LD Warriors is a youth sports
organization open to all Lower Dauphin School District residents offering
both football and cheerleading to boys and girls ages 5-14.
The fundamentals of football and cheerleading will be taught, along with
important lessons of teamwork, sportsmanship and self confidence. The
website is www.leaguelineup.com/ldyfa and onlin registration will begin
in March. The Officers are:
Mark Dean President (717) 903-7639
Dan Stefanowich President (717) 991-0257
Bill Ritchie Vice President (717) 574-3496
Dawn Jonovich Secretary/Treasurer (717) 350-8467
Tammy Ritchie Cheerleading (717) 823-7792
SAND BEACH GIRLS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
This Association is open to all children attending grades 1 thru 6, residing
in East or South Hanover Townships. The Association offers a 1st-2nd
grade instructional program and for grades 3 thru 6 intramural and travel
basketball. The Association makes having fun a top priority, as well as
teaching the fundamentals of basketball. The program runs from November
1st thru February 28th. For more information, contact Bobby Eismann
at 717-319-9082 or e-mail beismann@makcad.com Check out our
website at www.sandbeachbasketball.com.
“HIGH ON KIDS”
High on Kids is an organization comprised of Lower Dauphin School
District parents, educators, businessmen, clergy, medical professionals,
and law enforcement officers who care about kids.
With the prevalence of alcohol and drug usage across the United States
having reached alarming proportions, we believe that we need to ensure
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CUB PACK 362
Cub Scouting is open to all boys in grades 1-5. If your son is interested in
joining or you would like to volunteer your time, please contact: Boy
Scouts of America, New Birth of Freedom Council, Cub Scout Pack 362,
Grantville, PA at 717-533-1875, e-mail scouting @grantvillepa.com or
jomax97@aol.com or visit our at website at: http://grantvillepa.com/
pack362
GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts in East Hanover Township are for girls kindergarten through
senior high, ages 5 to 17 years old. Girls earn badges, do crafts, service
projects, go camping and hiking. If you or your daughter are interested in
becoming a Girl Scout, contact Cindy Levengood at 233-1656, ext 1041or
clevengood@gshpa.org to start today!
LOWER DAUPHIN SOCCER ASSOCIATION
The Lower Dauphin Soccer Association provides youth soccer opportunities
for children 4 years to 18 years of age with levels from beginners to
premier. For more information visit hhtp://www.ldsoccer.com
The Lower Dauphin Soccer Association offers a fall soccer program.
EAST HANOVER
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
This is an association whose purpose is to promote the concept of good
sportsmanship, fair play, physical growth, mental alertness, self-respect
and respect for others by providing the youth of the community with recreational
opportunities in baseball and softball.
Association President…………. Michael Westerberg………. 469-4017
Vice President………………… John Bacon
Treasurer………………………. Diane Suhr
Secretary………………………. Dave Waters
Boys Commissioner…………... Matt Bowman…………….. 469-0066
Girls Commissioner…………… Dave Everts……………….. 649-1794
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South Central EMS (continued)
• Membership benefits will not extend to emergency calls that are not
medically necessary. Membership benefits will not extend to nonemergency
transportation by ambulance and/or wheelchair/litter van.
• South Central EMS, Inc., will be permitted to continue fundraising
activities with residents of East Hanover Township, Dauphin County;
including, but not limited, to an annual fund drive mailing.
¹The primary geographic emergency response area for South Central Emergency Medical
Services, Inc., includes Lower Paxton, West Hanover, East Hanover, and the northern
section of South Hanover Townships; as well as the Boroughs of Middletown, Royalton,
and Highspire.
EAST HANOVER LIONS CLUB
Business meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm
in the East Hanover Township Building. Dinner meetings are the fourth
Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Crossroads Café.
The Lions Club sponsors/participates in various community service activities:
in cooperation with Lions International, the Peace Poster Contest
for students ages 11-13; East Hanover Lions Jonas J. Walmer Scholarship
of $1,000-one to a senior from each of East Hanover Dauphin and Lebanon
Counties; baseball teams from East Hanover Dauphin and Lebanon
Counties; supports the East Hanover Youth Football Association; and
members volunteer at the Grantville Volunteer Fire Co. carnival.
Collection boxes are placed within the community for collection of used
eyeglasses/hearing aids. Aluminum tabs, magazines, catalogues and any
type of glossy paper are collected and given to the Ronald McDonald
House. Fundraisers include a 50/50 Spring Raffle, working at Hershey
Park, food sales to a group of square dancers in March and again at Park
Day in September.
The Lions Club has available to residents the use of crutches, canes,
walkers, beds and wheelchairs. Contact a member if you are in need of
any of these items. The Lions Club is always seeking new members. For
more information about the Club or membership, please contact an officer
listed below:
President………………Dixie Grubb………………. 469-2142
Secretary………………Eileen Longreen………….. 534-2855
Treasurer………………Paul Sandy………………... 865-5417
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GRANTVILLE NURSERY SCHOOL
The Grantville Nursery School, a mission of Faith United Church of
Christ, is now operating since 1974. The program provides the young
children of the community with the opportunity to learn about themselves,
other people and the world around them. The School also seeks to help
the children grow and develop in their relationships with others through
play, art, music, stories and conversations. While the program introduces
children to academics, the emphasis is on the development of confidence,
competence, cooperation, socialization, listening and self esteem.
Classes are offered to 3-4 year olds two days a week and 4-5 year olds
three days a week. Both morning and afternoon classes are available.
For further information please call:
Pastor George Robertson……... 469-2444
Cherie Wolensky, Registrar…... 469-7729
School…………………………. 469-2051
EAST HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO
The Elementary School PTO meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of
each month at the East Hanover Elementary School Library at 7:00 p.m.
This organization presents programs throughout the school year. Officers
are elected annually. Information about the PTO can be obtained by calling
469-2686. This is a group of parents and teachers who are working to
support our children’s education.
The Officers are:
Co-Presidents………………………………. Susan Gilbert
Pam Waters
Co-1st Vice Presidents……………………... Deb Blessing
Lori Geesaman
Co-2nd Vice Presidents……………………..Beth Keaton
Jen Santiago
Secretary…………………………………….Marie Risser
Treasurer………………….. ……………….. Marilyn Swist
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MANESTREAMERS ON TOP
4-H HORSE & PONY CLUB
Manestreamers on Top is a Dauphin County 4-H Horse and Pony Club
for children ages 8 through 18. Meetings are held the first Friday of
each month at the Municipal Building at 7:00 pm. The primary project
area is horses. Horse ownership is not required. Members include therapeutic
riders. Other 4-H projects are also worked on.
The Officers are:
President…………. Rikka Olson
Vice President……. Shikera Longenecker
Secretary…………. Debbie Rifflard
Treasurer…………. Coral Hetrick
Contact Person……….. Christy Kuntz…………………. 580-4457
CHILDREN’S WHEELCHAIR DANCE WORKSHOP
The Children’s Wheelchair Dance Workshop teaches a variety of dance
forms to children with disabilities. Each child is paired with an assistant
and together a whole new kind of dance is created. This program has
been extremely successful and children return year after year to participate.
The Children’s Wheelchair Dance Workshop is a great opportunity
for children to enjoy a leisure activity that they might never have thought
possible.
Dancing is a great way for the children to express themselves artistically,
gain confidence, exercise and socialize with other children in chairs.
The Wheelchair Dancers meet on Friday nights from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. at the East Hanover Township Building in Grantville. Classes are
held weekly from September through July, with the dancers performing
in the Celebration of Children, a variety show held at the Forum.
The Celebration of Children is sponsored by PECAN, Inc. For more
information about the Children’s Wheelchair Workshop, please contact
Nancy Ehrlich at (717) 469-7281 or e-mail: dancingchairs@yahoo.com.
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