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Fall/Winter 2016-17 Newsletter

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Message from the Board of Commissioners

Welcome to autumn – the kids are back to school, the leaves are changing to a brightyellow and gold, a nip is in the air, and our wildlife is getting prepared for what

winter may bring. With the fall sporting seasons already underway, we wish the best ofluck to our Parkland High School and Middle School teams - as well as our youth athleticassociations - in their current and upcoming sport seasons.

As a recap from the summer, there were a lot of exciting activities going on within theSouth Whitehall Township community. The 2016 Summer Playground Program had 278registered participants and we welcomed a lot of new activities and field trips to theprogram. The Concerts in the Parks series featured the The Large Flowerheads,Aardvarks, The Fair Trade and Crazy Hearts. All of these bands provided our residentswith a great night to enjoy music and entertainment in Covered Bridge Park. SouthWhitehall Township showed four(4) Movies in the Park on a large inflatable moviescreen at Fernwood Park, Springhouse West Park, the Vistas and Wedgewood Park. Wewould like to thank all of our staff who helped make this summer a successful andexciting time for our community.

As we lead into winter, the 2nd Annual Tree & Bridge Lighting Ceremony will takeplace on Saturday, December 3 at Covered Bridge Park. As we did last year, we will belighting the new tree, corner mill house and covered bridge. Activities include: air brushtattoos, balloon animals, ice sculptures, gifts and pictures with Santa, live music by ErinKelly, s’mores and so much more! Please join us for an evening of celebration andrefreshments as we ring in the holiday season with this new South Whitehall tradition!

We wish each of you a safe and eventful holiday season, and as always, we encourageyou to reach out to any township staff member should you have any questions,comments and/or concerns. It is an honor and privilege to serve our wonderfulcommunity. We can be easily reached at [email protected] or 610-398-0401.

Sincerely yours,

South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners

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4444 Walbert Avenue | Allentown, PA 18104PHONE: 610-398-0401

Email: [email protected]: www.southwhitehall.com

Municipal Building Hours: ........................8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Police Department Office Hours: ..............8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Public Works Department Hours: .............7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

T O W N S H I P D I R E C T O R Y

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.....610-398-0401Christina Tori Morgan, President

Glenn Block, Vice President

David L. Bond

Thomas J. Johns

Matthew Mulqueen

BOARD OF AUTHORITY .............610-398-0401Daniel G. D’Imperio, Chairman

VACANCY, Vice-Chairman

Chris Peischl, Secretary

Dr. Rex D’Agostino, Treasurer

Craig Walls, Assistant Secretary Treasurer

Peter Pineda, Authority Manager

TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION....610-398-0401Howard L. Kutzler, Township Manager

Renee C. Bickel, Assistant Township Manager

Lenore Horos , Finance Manager

Jerry Harbison, Community Development Manager

VACANT, Public Works Manager

POLICE DEPARTMENT ................610-398-0337John T. Christman, Chief of Police

PARKS AND RECREATION...........610-398-0401Randy Cope, Parks and Recreation Manager

PAVILION RENTALS....................610-398-0401

PERMITS OFFICE .......................610-398-0401

POLICE ADMINISTRATION .........610-398-0337

POLICE DISPATCH .....................610-437-5252

TAX OFFICE/TREASURER ...2814 Walbert AvenueAlvin C. Thompson............................................ Tel 610-398-4050

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. .............................Fax 610-776-2620

UTILITY BILLING & RECYCLING....................610-398-2730 x 353

SCHOOLSParkland School District...........................................610-351-5500

Datzyk Montessori School........................................610-395-6344

Cetronia Elementary.................................................610-351-5860

Kratzer Elementary ...................................................610-351-5820

Parkway Manor Elementary .....................................610-351-5850

Orefield Middle School.............................................610-351-5750

Springhouse Middle School .....................................610-351-5700

Parkland High School ..............................................610-351-5600

St. Joseph The Worker School ..................................610-395-7221

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Explore South WhitehallVolume 3, Issue 2

Fall/Winter 2016-17

Explore South Whitehall ispublished twice a year (Fall/Winterand Spring/Summer) and will bedistributed to all townshipresidents. Additional copies mayalso be acquired at the TownshipBuilding. If your business ororganization would like additionalcopies to hand out, please call610-398-0401 ext. 204.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners generally meetsthe first and third Wednesday of each month,

and occasionally for Special Meetings when timeconstraints or urgent issues arise. The meetings arenormally held at 7:00pm, in the Public MeetingRoom of the Township Municipal Building locatedat 4444 Walbert Avenue. Additionally, the Board ofCommissioners will hold Workshop Meetings onan as-needed-basis, which will be held the secondWednesday of every month at 6:00pm.

COMMISSIONERS:Christina Morgan, President Glenn Block, Vice President

David L. Bond, Asst. Secretary Thomas J. Johns

Matthew Mulqueen

Other Township Boards

If you are interested in serving on one of the boards listed below, pleasevisit our website and fill out the Volunteer Board Member Application(VBMA) form and return the completed form, letter of interest and anyother supporting documentation to South Whitehall Township, 4444Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104, ATTN: Board of Commissioners.Additional information for the Boards mentioned below may be found atwww.southwhitehall.com.

South Whitehall Township Authority Building Code Appeals Board Civil Service Commission

Emergency Management TeamEnvironmental Advisory Council

Fire Code Appeals Board Landscape and Shade Tree Commission

Parks and Recreation Board Planning Commission

Plumbers Licensing Board Public Safety CommissionZoning Hearing Board

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OCTOBER 2016DATE EVENT TIME

3 Public Safety Commission .............................................7:00 p.m.5 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.6 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) ..7:00 p.m.10 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.12 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.17 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.18 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C – Greenawalds Fire Dept. ......7:00 p.m.19 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.20 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps ..7:00 p.m.20 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.24 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.26 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.26 Building Code Appeals Board ......................................3:30 p.m.28 Trick or Treat Night (Rain date – 29th) .....................6-8:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2016DATE EVENT TIME

2 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.3 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) 7:00 p.m.7 Public Safety Commission .............................................7:00 p.m.9 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.14 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.15 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C. – Greenawalds Fire Dept. .....7:00 p.m.16 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.17 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps..7:00 p.m.17 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.21 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.21 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.21 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.24 Thanksgiving Holiday (Offices Closed)25 Thanksgiving Holiday (Offices Closed)

DECEMBER 2016DATE EVENT TIME

1 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) ..7:00 p.m.3 Tree & Bridge Lighting Ceremony (Covered Bridge Park).5:00 p.m.5 Public Safety Commission .............................................7:00 p.m.7 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.8 Emergency Management Services Mtg. at:

Cetronia Ambulance Corps, 4300 Broadway, Allentown..7:30 p.m.14 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.15 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.19 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.19 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.19 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.21 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.25 Merry Christmas26 Christmas Holiday (Offices Closed)27 Christmas Holiday (Offices Closed)

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JANUARY 2017DATE EVENT TIME

1 New Year’s Day2 New Year’s Day Holiday (Offices Closed)4 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.5 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) ..7:00 p.m.9 Public Safety Commission (second Monday of the month).....7:00 p.m.9 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.11 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.16 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.17 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C. – Greenawalds Fire Dept......7:00 p.m.18 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.19 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps....7:00 p.m.19 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.23 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.25 Building Code Appeals Board ......................................3:30 p.m.25 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2017DATE EVENT TIME

1 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.2 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) 7:00 p.m.6 Public Safety Commission ............................................7:00 p.m.8 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.13 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.15 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.16 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.20 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.21 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C. ...............................................7:00 p.m.22 Building Code Appeals Board ......................................3:30 p.m.23 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps ....7:00 p.m.27 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.27 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.

MARCH 2017DATE EVENT TIME

1 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.2 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) 7:00 p.m.6 Public Safety Commission ...........................................7:00 p.m.8 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.13 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.15 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.16 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.20 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.21 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C. – Greenawalds Fire Dept......7:00 p.m.22 Building Code Appeals Board ......................................3:30 p.m.23 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps .7:00 p.m.27 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.27 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.


C O M M U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N TWhat’s happening with Development Plans & Construction?

New housing developments under construction:

• Parkland Place Subdivision, a 15-lot subdivision off Walnut Street;

• Blue Barn Meadows, a 212-unit townhouse development on Blue Barn Roadsouth of Chapmans.

• 30 West Twins - two single and 14 twins located between Tilghman Street andWashington, Cedar Crest Boulevard and 30th Street.

Commercial construction continues for new buildings at:

• Dorney Square – a professional office building at 3120 Hamilton Boulevard;

• 4548 Crackersport Road – a two-unit flex office building;

• Cedar Point West Redevelopment – Demolishing the existing Friendly’s andWendy’s and replacing them with a new Wendy’s and Wawa;

Board of Commissioner Approvals of Major Subdivision and Land Development planssince January 2016:

• Hotel Hamilton – a new extended-stay hotel, bank and pharmacy andrenovations to the existing King George Inn;

• Tilghman Square Shopping Center Improvements 2015 – A newdrive-through restaurant south of the AMC Theater; Liquor Control BoardBuilding – an 18,600 square foot office building for the state police codeenforcement division for the Liquor Control Board.

EXPLORE COVERED BRIDGE PARK!

In partnership with the Wildlands Conservancy, South Whitehall’s Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce thefollowing nature-based educational programs at Covered Bridge Park. Take advantage of these opportunities for you and your

family to connect with nature right in your back yard!

Raptor Presentation/Fall Migration Meet one of our live raptors and learn about the perils of migration. We'll take a stroll to

observe the skies to see who is passing overhead. Dress for the weather. Hot cocoa after ourhike.

Covered Bridge Park - 2465 Wehr Mill Road (Main Entrance Parking Lot)Thursday, October 13 (6:00pm)

$5.00/personPre-registration required at www.wildlandspa.org .

Hoody Hoot HikeMeet live owls up close, and then join us for an evening wander in Covered Bridge Park. Grab your

favorite hoody, and walk with us through the crisp fall air while we try to call in local owl species.Covered Bridge Park - 2466 Wehr Mill Road (Rec Hall Parking Lot)

Thursday, November 10 (7:30pm)$5.00/person

Registration is required at www.wildlandspa.org.

Live Animal Presentation and Animal Tracking WalkEnjoy an up close meet and greet with live native Pennsylvania species. Then join our

expert tracker to learn what the resident wildlife of Covered Bridge Park is up to. Afterour walk, we will warm up with some hot cocoa!

Covered Bridge Park - 2466 Wehr Mill Road (Rec Hall Parking Lot)Saturday, January 14 (12:00noon)

$5.00/personRegistration is required at www.wildlandspa.org.

Family SnowshoeingJoin us for a snowshoe trek through Covered Bridge Park to enjoy the tranquil snow-covered

scenery. Warm up with hot cocoa after this naturalist guided experience. Snowshoes provided.Covered Bridge Park - 2465 Wehr Mill Road (Playground Parking Lot)

Saturday, February 4 (12:00noon)$5.00/person



continuedC O M M U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N TLand developments currently under review or having received a favorablerecommendation by the Planning Commission:

• Robert Ruhe – Subdivide 2442 Huckleberry Road into 5 residential lots;

• Hamilton Animal Care – Proposed construction of a two-story 9600 squarefoot veterinarian office and general retail use at the south east corner of theTilghman Street and Hausman Road intersection;

• Nestle Purina Petcare - Proposed construction of a warehouse addition;construction of two tractor trailer parking areas and modification of anexisting employee parking lot at 2050 Pope Road.

NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS:

• The Hills at Winchester, 43 single family dwellings and an Over-55community of 206 units, is progressing through the various State-agencyapprovals required after receiving Township approval in June of 2015.

• Spring View – a 450-unit apartment complex development and threecommercial buildings across from the Integrated Health Care Campus onCetronia Road, is progressing through the various State-agency approvalsrequired after receiving Township approval on December 2, 2015.

Join us for the ceremony at Covered Bridge Park where we willdecorate the covered bridge, corner mill house and holiday tree. Alsoincluded in the event will be:, air brush tattoos, balloon animals, icesculpture, gifts and pictures with Santa, holiday songs by Erin Kelly,performance by Studio West Dance Centre, horses from ManitoEquestrian Center, arts and crafts, Elsa from Frozen, snow globe photobooth, s’more stations and much more!

Saturday, December 3 (5:00pm)Covered Bridge Park (main entrance)

P A R K S & R E C R E A T I O N


P A R K S & R E C R E A T I O NTHE FIRST VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by Whitehall Township in the east, US 22 and Walbert Avenue inthe south, Cedar Crest Boulevard in the west and the Jordan Creek in the north.Polling Place: Greenawalds Fire Co. - 2500 Focht Ave.

THE SECOND VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by Whitehall Township in the east, the City of Allentown inthe south, North 25th Street in the west and Walbert Avenue and US 22 in the north.Polling Place: Parkland School District Administration Building – 1210 Springhouse Rd.

THE THIRD VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by the City of Allentown in the east, Salisbury Township in thesouth, Lower Macungie Township in the west and Broadway in the north.Polling Place: Cetronia Fire Co. (Social Hall) - 3950 Broadway

THE FOURTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by the City of Allentown in the east, Parkway and Broadway in the south and west, andWest Tilghman Street in the north.Polling Place: Cetronia Elementary School (Rear) - 3635 Broadway

THE FIFTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by the City of Allentown in the east, the City of Allentown and West Tilghman Street inthe south, Upper Macungie Township in the west and US 22 in the north.Polling Place: Parkway Manor Elementary School - 768 Parkway Rd.

THE SIXTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by Cedar Crest Boulevard in the east, US 22 in the south, Upper Macungie Township inthe west and Chapmans Road and Walbert Avenue in the north.Polling Place: Calvary Temple Church – 3436 Winchester Rd.

THE SEVENTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by North 25th Street in the east, West Highland Street in the south, Cedar CrestBoulevard in the west and Walbert Avenue in the north.Polling Place: Calvary Temple Church – 3436 Winchester Rd.

THE EIGHTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by Whitehall Township, the Jordan Creek and Cedar Crest Boulevard in the east.Walbert Avenue and Chapmans road in the south, Upper Macungie Township in the west and North Whitehall Township in the north.Polling Place: Orefield Middle School - 2675 Route 309 Orefield

Information courtesy of Lehigh County Elections and Voter Registration and Lehigh County GIS Department. For additional information, call (610) 782-3194 or go to http://www.lehighcounty.org/Voter/voter.cfm

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SWIM & GYM

This program is for family recreation and pick-up basketball. Organized group activities are not permitted during this timeand will be denied access to the pool and gym areas. Participants MUST show proof of residency and must be a Parkland

School District resident. Participants that are planning to swim, must shower before enter the pool.

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With fall in the air and winter fast approaching, the Township would like to remind residents of the increaseddangers of fire that come with the season. First, a reminder that, with the exception of using charcoal or

gas grills for cooking purposes, open fires are prohibited in South Whitehall Township. This includes leaf burning,trash burning, and the use of fire rings, fire pits, and chimineas. Questions regarding this Ordinance should be

directed to the South Whitehall Township Fire Inspector at 610-398-0401.

The following tips are courtesy of the U.S. Fire Administration (Federal Emergency Management Administration). The high costof home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of woodburningstoves is growing, and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and man-made logs.

All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are, however, a major contributing factor in residential fires. Many of these firescan be prevented. The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire-safe home this winter.

KEROSENE HEATERS• Be sure your heater is in good working condition. Inspect exhaust parts for carbon buildup. Be sure the heater

has an emergency shut-off in case the heater is tipped over. • Never use fuel burning appliances without proper room ventilation. Burning fuel (coal, kerosene, or

propane—for example) can produce deadly fumes. • Use ONLY the fuel recommended by the heater manufacturer. NEVER introduce fuel into a unit not designed

for that type fuel. • Keep kerosene, or other flammable liquids, stored in approved metal containers, in well-ventilated storage

areas outside of the house. • NEVER fill the heater while it is operating or hot. When refueling an oil or kerosene unit, avoid overfilling.

DO NOT use cold fuel—it may expand in the tank as it warms up. • Refueling should be done outside of the home—outdoors. Keep young children away from space heaters, especially when they are

wearing night gowns or other loose clothing, which can be easily ignited. • When using a fuel-burning appliance in the bedroom, be sure there is proper ventilation to prevent a buildup of carbon monoxide.

WOOD STOVE AND FIREPLACESWood stoves and fireplaces are becoming a very common heat source in homes. Careful attention to safety can minimize their fire hazard.

To use them safely:• Be sure the fireplace or stove is installed properly. Woodstoves should have adequate clearance (at least 36 inches unless UL-listed

manufacturer specifications allow otherwise) from combustible surfaces and proper floor and wall support and protection.

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WINTER FIRE PREVENTION TIPS

SOUTH WHITEHALL NIGHT AT THE LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS Discounted tickets can be purchased at the South Whitehall Township Municipal Building

(4444 Walbert Ave) until October 7 for $19.50/ticket. The township building is open Monday– Friday (8:00am-4:00pm)

Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs TBDFriday, Oct. 21 (7:05pm)

DANCE CLASSES

Calling all couples! Tired of sitting on the couch and looking for something to do with your spouse? Now’s your chance to learnhow to dance with instructors Amy and Joe Mutis. Amy and Joe have been studying and teaching Ballroom and Latin dance since

1995. Each session will touch on many different styles of dance including Foxtrot, Waltz, American Tango, Polka and much more.

To register, please visit www.southwhitehall.com/recprograms and return the completed registration form to the township office. One or two classes may be made up on another Tuesday should the instructors be unavailable.

FALL SESSIONOctober 18 – December 20, 2016 (Tuesdays)

7:00pm – 8:00pmCetronia Elementary

WINTER SESSIONFebruary 14 – April 18, 2017 (Tuesdays)


$65.00 (resident rate per couple) $80.00 (non-resident rate per couple)

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM

Parkland residents are encouraged to join us atCetronia Elementary (3635 Broadway) on

Wednesday evenings for this co-ed volleyballprogram.

This program is for more experienced playersof high school age and above and is the perfectopportunity to improve your skills for otherleague play. Email [email protected] or call(610) 767-7468 for more information.

FALL SEASONSeptember 28 – December 7, 2016Wednesdays (7:00pm-9:00pm)

Cetronia Elementary

WINTER SEASONJanuary 25 – March 29, 2017Wednesdays (7:00pm-9:00pm)

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WOOD STOVE AND FIREPLACES continued• Woodstoves should be of good quality, solid construction, and design. Purchase woodstoves evaluated and

labelled by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). • Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned as necessary, especially if it has not been used for some

time. • Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire. • Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping

out, unwanted material from going in, and help prevent the possibility of burns to occupants. • Do not use excessive amounts of paper to build roaring fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in

the chimney by overbuilding the fire. • Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide. • Keep flammable materials away from your fireplace mantel. A spark from the fireplace could easily ignite

theses materials. • Before you go to sleep, be sure your fireplace fire is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace. A closed damper will help

the fire to heat up again and will force toxic carbon monoxide into the house. • If synthetic logs are used, follow the directions on the package. NEVER break a synthetic log apart to quicken the fire or use more than one

log at a time. They often burn unevenly, releasing higher levels of carbon monoxide.

FURNACE HEATINGIt is important that you have your furnace inspected to ensure that it is in good working condition.

• Be sure all furnace controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition. • Leave furnace repairs to qualified specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are qualified. • Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discolored, additional pipe insulation or

clearance may be required. • Check the flue pipe and pipe seams. Are they well supported and free of holes and cracks? Soot along or around seams may be an indicator

of a leak. • Is the chimney solid, or does it have cracks or loose bricks? All unused flue openings should be sealed with solid masonry. • Keep trash and other combustibles away from the heating system.

OTHER FIRE SAFETY TIPS• Never discard hot ashes inside or near the home. Place them in a thick metal container outside and well away

from the house. • Never use a range or an oven as a supplemental heating device. Not only is it a safety hazard, it can be a

source of potentially toxic fumes. • If you use an electric heater, be sure not to overload the circuit. Only use extension cords which have the

necessary rating to carry an amp load. Extension cords are for temporary use only and are not a substitutefor permanent code-compliant wiring. TIP: Choose an extension cord the same size or larger than theappliance electrical cord.

• Avoid using electrical space heaters in bathrooms or other areas where they may come in contact with water. • Frozen water pipes? Never try to thaw them with a blow torch or other open flame, otherwise the pipe could conduct the heat and ignite the

wall structure inside the wall space. Use hot water for thawing or a device, like a hand-held dryer, evaluated by a nationally recognizedlaboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

• If windows are used as emergency exits in your home, practice using them in the event fire should strike. Be sure that all the windows openeasily. Home escape ladders are recommended.

• If there is a fire hydrant near your home, you can assist the fire department by keeping the hydrant clear of snow so that in the eventit is needed, it can be located.

continued on page 9


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PAVILION RENTALS Residents: $25.00 | Non-Residents: $100.00

Located between two historic covered bridges along the Jordan Creek, Covered Bridge Park serves as South Whitehall Township's premiercommunity park. This park has three picnic pavilions, baseball fields, soccer fields, handball courts, volleyball courts, walking paths, a disc

golf course and much more. The Jordan Creek is stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission multiple times throughout the year.

The Covered Bridge Park pavilions can be reserved by individuals or groups. Applications for pavilion reservations must be made in personat the Permits Office located at the east end of the Administration Building (4444 Walbert Avenue). Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Permits are issued at the time of application. There is a $100.00 fee for non-residents. Resident reservations are $25.00. Reservations will onlybe taken for the current calendar year and fees are subject to change on annual basis.

To help us maintain the park, we ask that you do the following:

Pavilion #3 Do you have a large group or planned family reunion? This is the perfect pavilion for you!

Located along the creek deep in the eastern part of the park, not far from the footbridge, thispavilion is in close proximity to baseball fields and the Covered Bridge Park disc golf course.Pavilion #3 has 16 tables and five grills, and is recommended for groups of 100 or less.

Mary Ann Bungerz PavilionLocated adjacent to the playground equipment and restrooms, this pavilion is

perfect for groups of 50 or less. The Bungerz Pavilion is the only pavilion that haselectrical outlets (four). This pavilion also has 8 picnic tables and 5 grills, and is in highdemand so make sure you book it early!

Bill Derricott PavilionMake sure you bring your fishing tackle. Located east of the Mary Ann Bungerz Pavilion,

the Bill Derricott Pavilion overlooks the beautiful Jordan Creek and open fields of CoveredBridge Park. This pavilion is perfect for groups of 75 or less, and comes equipped with 12tables and five grills. This pavilion does not have electric, but is still reserved frequently.

Board of Parks and RecreationThe Board of Parks and Recreation is and advisory board that meets the

second Monday of the month at 7:00pm in the South Whitehall Townshipbuilding. All meetings are open to the public.

Gregg Spence, ChairmanKatrina Idleman, Secretary

Mark AckermanWilliam GloseDave KeppelCaitlin Stibitz Steve Walck

Want to Run a Program in our Parks or Sponsor an Event?

Contact Randy Cope, Parks and Recreation Manager at

610-398-0401 to set up a time to meet.

• Place all trash in proper receptacles. • Please check the area around the pavilion before and after your reservation. • Remove any decorations that have been placed on the pavilion or the picnic tables. • Return the tables to their original locations. • Keep amplified music to a minimum so not to disturb other park visitors and park neighbors.

Your cooperation and help is greatly appreciated!


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FINALLY . . . • Be sure every level and sleeping room of your home has a working smoke alarm, and be sure to

check and clean it on a monthly basis. • Plan and practice a home escape plan with your family. • Contact your local fire department for advice if you have a question on home fire safety.

The following Holiday tips are the courtesy of www.FireSafety.gov. With the approach of the holidayseason, residents are reminded that the trees, candles and fireplaces that make the season so warm andfestive can also increase the risk of fire. Please take note of the tips offered below.

TREES• When buying a live tree, check for freshness—green needles, trunk sticky with resin,

and loss of needles when tapped on the ground. • Never place a fresh Christmas tree next to a heat source. Heat dries out trees and

makes them easier to catch on fire. •Keep your tree stand filled with water at all times. • When the tree gets dry, get rid of it. Look for a recycling center near you. • Never burn a Christmas tree or its branches in a fireplace or wood stove. • When buying an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant" or "Flame

Retardant."

LIGHTS, CANDLES, AND OTHER DECORATIONS• Use only Underwriters Laboratories or Intertek (ETL) listed holiday lights. • Check lights each year. Replace those with frayed or heavily kinked wires, gaps in

insulation, or cracked sockets. • When decorating outside, use only lights labeled for outdoor use. • Do not link more than three strings of lights. • Turn off holiday lights when you leave your home or go to bed. • Use sturdy candle holders and place them where they're unlikely to be knocked over. • Blow out candles before you leave your home or go to bed. • Do not burn wrapping paper in the fireplace.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING• When cooking for guests, stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on the stove. • If you or your guests smoke, do it outside. • Provide deep ashtrays for smokers. Before dumping ashes in the trash, soak them

in water. • After a party, check for ashes and butts on the floor and seat cushions where

people were smoking.

HOLIDAY FIRE FACTS• Fire deaths are highest in the winter months. • During the holiday season each year, fires injure about 2,600 people. • Christmas trees are associated with 210 fires each year, resulting in 24 deaths, 27 injuries, and about $13 million in property

losses. • Holiday and other decorative lights cause about 240 fires each year. One-fifth of these fires start in Christmas trees. • Christmas Day is the peak day of the year for home candle fires.

continuedWINTER FIRE PREVENTION TIPS


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COFFEE WITH A COPJoin Your Neighbors and Police Officers for Coffee and Conversation!

October 20, 2016 from 8:00am- 11:00amMcDonald’s (721 N. Cedar Crest)

South Whitehall Township Police officers want to know the community they serve, and want thecommunity to know them just as well.

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative that provides a unique opportunity for community members toask questions and learn more about the work Police do in their neighborhoods. No speeches or specifictopics - Just informal conversations about what matters to community residents.

Thank you to everybody who came out to our 1st Coffee With A Cop event in May, 2016. We had a great turnout and enjoyed speakingto everyone who attended. Also, special thanks to McDonald’s located at 721 N. Cedar Crest Blvd for hosting this event! We hope to seeyou at future Coffee With A Cop events.

MedReturn Medication Drop Box - Citizens can safely dispose of unused and expired prescription andover-the-counter medications at the South Whitehall Township Police Department’s MedReturn drop box

any time of the year. The collection box is located in the Police Department lobby and is open to the public duringregular office hours, Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 4:00PM, closed on weekends and holidays. Items that arenot accepted are syringes, needles, Sharps or other sharp objects, medications from businesses and clinics, lotionsor liquids, aerosol cans, inhalers, hydrogen peroxide and thermometers. No syringes or Sharps will be accepted.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The South Whitehall Township Police Department and SWT Crime Watch hosted their 6th AnnualNational Night Out and 1st Annual Community Kickball Game & Picnic on Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Thank you to our 2016 event sponsors and participants (see list below) for your donations and for yourservices provided during the event. We could not have held this event without your help and look forwardto working with you on future community policing programs.

Mission BBQ, CAT Country 96, Sam Malone & "Uncle" Jerry Padden, Greenawalds Fire/Rescue 11, Cetronia AmbulanceCorps, South Whitehall Township Parks and Recreation, Tri-Clover Volunteer Fire Co., Woodlawn Fire Department,Parkland Community Library, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Crime Victims Council, PPL Corporation, PennsylvaniaBoard of Probation and Parole, Lehigh County Probation (Adult & Juvenile), Lehigh County 911, and Katie BeaumontPhotography for the event photos.

A very special thank you to the National Sponsor of the event, Target.

SWTPD’s next annual National Night Out Celebration will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Additional details will be posted closerto the event date. For more information about the National Night Out, please email us at [email protected] you in 2017!

NATIONAL TAKE-BACK INITIATIVEOctober 22, 2016 from 10:00am – 2:00pm

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LEHIGH VALLEY ORTHODONTICS1605 N. Cedar Crest Blvd.Allentown, PA 18104Phone: 610.435.2788

HAMBURG OFFICE443-A State Street

Hamburg, PA 19526Phone: 610.562.5185

P U B L I C W O R K SRemoval of Snow Around Fire Hydrants

As winter approaches, it is a good time to highlight an issue that affects the safety of the residents andbusiness owners in South Whitehall Township—that of maintaining fire hydrants clear of snow and ice.

For the majority of South Whitehall Township, fire hydrants provide the emergency water source needed byour fire departments to fight fires. These hydrants need to be accessed and operated quickly by the firefighters. Accumulations of snow and ice present an impairment that may cause fire department personnelgreat delays in accessing the water needed to fight a fire. If a hydrant is not kept clear, fire fighters may haveto shovel it clear before they can utilize it.

The Township owns 702 fire hydrants. These hydrants are frequently obscured by snow and ice from thesnowplowing operations, as well as deep snowfalls. One can imagine the man hours, cost, and time associatedwith the Public Works Department clearing snow from each of the hydrants.

You can help with this issue. If you have a fire hydrant on your property, please consider clearing it of snow and ice when you shovelyour driveway and/or sidewalk. If a hydrant in your neighborhood is located on the property of an elderly resident, or someone who maybe away on vacation, please consider clearing the hydrant for them.

Commercial properties with privately owned hydrants are required by the Township Fire Code to keep the hydrants unobstructed bysnow and ice. The owners of these hydrants should insure that their snow removal contractors clear the hydrants of snow and ice.

Ideally, a three-foot circle should be maintained around fire hydrants. A clear path should also be maintained between the curb/streetand the hydrant, and snow and ice should also be removed from the hydrant itself.

Please help the fire departments with this issue. Your efforts would be greatly appreciated and may make the difference in saving a lifeor a building!

Leaf Collection

The Public Works Department would like to thank the residents of South Whitehall Township fortheir cooperation in a very successful year. The Township collected 10,358 Cubic Yards of leaves.

This total is less than previous years due to our new trackless machines which shreds and pulverizesthe leaves finer. The new trackless machines do not have brooms on them, so the Township used twosweepers for the season which worked very well for the cleanup.

The Township will begin the 2016 leaf collection season on Monday, October 17th and willcontinue until Thanksgiving. Leaf Collection is one of Public Works largest operations involving 30employees, 14 trucks and many hours of overtime.

Please do not bag or put leaves in containers. It is necessary to dump the contents of plastic bags orother containers into the gutter area. Crews do not have the time to empty bags or containers; this isthe responsibility of the resident. Branches, shrubbery, garbage, and building materials will not bepicked up. These items will be left behind and it will be the responsibility of the resident for removal and disposal. These objects will causeextensive damage to the leaf picking units and put them out of service at a great expense of time and money to the Township and its citizens.

• Please keep all vehicles away from the area where the leaves are piled. Always allow 15 ft. from leaf pile. • Put the leaves out two foot from the curb so that they don’t interfere with rain and storm sewers.

Remember as the leaves come down the work load becomes greater, it takes us a little longer to clean up and get around to all the areas, notto mention weather conditions and break downs. Please be patient; your area will not be missed. Thank you for your understanding andcooperation. continued on page 11

P U B L I C W O R K S continued

Easements- FAQQUESTION: My neighbors tell me there is a utility easement through my property. What does thatmean?

ANSWER: A law book definition is: An easement, a privilege to pass over the land of another,whereby the holder of the easement acquires only a reasonable and usual enjoyment of theproperty and the owner of the land retains the benefits and privileges of ownership consistent withthe easement.

What this means in simple terms is that a utility or utilities, such as South Whitehall Township,have received from the property owner an agreement for the utility to use a certain portion of theland and this agreement is part of the deed for the property. This means that it doesn’t matter ifthe land is sold. The easement (also called right-of-way) is tied to land, no matter who owns it.In our case, it refers to a strip of land, usually 20 - 35 feet wide, for the township’s water mainsand/or sanitary sewer mains to go through your property. The water or sewer main itself may onlybe a foot or two wide. However, the width of the easement must be wider so that constructionvehicles and other maintenance equipment can access it.

QUESTION: OK, so there is a water or sewer main going through my yard. How does this affect howI use my yard?

ANSWER: Commonsense applies. Definitely don’t dig up your yard where the water or sewermain is. Don’t build or place anything that could block access to the water or sewer main. Don’tplant trees or bushes in that area. We need to get our vehicles and equipment to these water andsewer mains for routine inspections and maintenance. The worst-case scenario would be a drasticfailure of a water or sewer main such as a break or collapse of the pipe, which would require thatthe water or sewer main be dug up and replaced. If you have landscaping (e.g. trees, bushes, etc.),shed, garage, or other structure within the right-of-way, you may lose it at your expense. Structures that overhang over the easement, suchas decks or patio roofs, may interfere with the equipment that could be used in the right-of-way. Again, there may be a chance of damageat the property owner’s expense.

QUESTION: What if I am planning to install a fence or plan on digging in the easement (i.e. near utility lines). How do I know where theutility lines are located?

ANSWER: If you are planning to dig, you will need to have the underground utility lines marked. Designing a project, no matter howbig or small, you need to know the location of the underground lines. To place a dig or design notification in Pennsylvania, please call8-1-1 or 1-800-242-1776.

SUMMER HOURS of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays &Saturdays, April 1st through Sept. 30th from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PMWINTER HOURS of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, October 1st through March 31st from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Acceptable materials:• Tree trimmings up to 8” in diameter• Brush, shrubbery and hedge trimmings and pruning’s • Garden waste (tomato plants, weeds, etc.)

During the Township’s leaf collection, no leaves will be acceptedat the Drop-off Center. Curbside leaf collection will be from

Monday, October 17 to Thanksgiving.

Grass clippings are not acceptedbecause of weekly curbside pickupby J. P. Mascaro, which allows forone(1) 35-gallon open container.

YARD WASTE DROP OFF CENTER

TRASH COLLECTION - Holiday ScheduleDuring a holiday week, all trash and recycling days that fall

on or after a holiday will be picked up one (1) day later thanthe normal week.

HOLIDAYS OBSERVED IN 2016 MEMORIAL DAY: May30th, Independence Day - July 4th, Labor Day - September 5th,Thanksgiving - November 24th. Christmas and New Year’sDay are on Sundays this year and will not affect schedule.

• Place your trash & recycling toter two(2) feet apart at thecurb for easy collection.

• Place your address and/or house number on your toter foridentification purposes.

• Please do not place either trash or recycling toters out forcollection during high winds.

The township Drop-Off is located at the Municipal building at 4444 Walbert Avenue, behind the Parkland Library.

To schedule a bulk pick-up, or missed pick-up please call J. P. Mascaro directly at 610-434-2501.



What is a Snow Emergency?

Asnow emergency is a declaration by the Township Manager in concert with the Township Police and Public WorksDepartments and is supported by South Whitehall Townships Code of Ordinances. Snow Emergencies are declared when

winter snow and ice conditions are severe enough to mandate that vehicles should not be parked on public streets.Occasionally, if the prediction is certain enough, the Township may declare the snow emergency in advance of a storm. SnowEmergencies are declared due to substantial accumulation of snow and/or icy conditions. The purpose of the snow emergencyis to promote an environment where Township snow removal crews can better remove snow and ice from the roadway betweenthe curbs (curb to curb). This opens the roads to better accommodate future street parking as well as to facilitate proper accessfor emergency vehicles including ambulance and fire response vehicles, mail delivery, and trash pick-up.

Snow emergencies are normally announced by the Township via news outlets and will also be announced on the townshipwebsite. Under the code the declaration remains in effect for period not to exceed 72 hours after cessation of the snowstorm event or until cancelled.Failure to comply with the Townships declaration of the snow emergency does carry a fine, and also please be advised that if necessary, the TownshipPolice may tow your vehicle and assess all costs to the owner of the vehicle.

South Whitehall Townships snow emergency routes prominent red and white signs that designate certain roads as snow emergency routes. Youcan see the list of the Townships snow emergency routes at www.southwhitehall.com.

South Whitehall Township appreciates your cooperation and hopes that all residents understand that a declaration of a snow emergency is notintended to inconvenience, but rather to be helpful in promoting the most effective and efficient removal of snow and ice from the Township roadsand highways. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

DEALING WITH SEWERS & PREVENTING BACKUPS

Asewer backup can create a stressful and emotional situation for the homeowner/renter. In some cases, itmay cause health and safety concerns as well as significant property loss. A proper response to a sewer

backup can greatly minimize property damage and diminish the threat of illness.

South Whitehall Township Authority (SWTA) makes every effort to be responsive to residents' needs andconcerns when a sewer backup occurs. SWTA has a crew whose main duty is to inspect, clean and maintainsewers. Unfortunately, because a sewer is not a closed system, many things that are put into the sewer can clogthe system. Large amounts of grease from homes and disposable diapers are two common items that causeproblems. Another problem is tree roots, which can grow into and obstruct the system.

While SWTA has adopted rules prohibiting the discharge of any substance likely to cause a sewer obstruction, and we try to educate the publicabout the problems they cause, there is really no way we can absolutely prevent this from happening. Many factors can cause backups and they arebeyond the scope of normal maintenance. Many homeowners' insurance policies exclude damage resulting from sewer backups; however, someinsurance companies do provide sewer backup coverage. If you are concerned about the possibility of a sewer backup and want to assure that youare covered, we urge you to check with your home insurer regarding the availability of sewer backup insurance, and include cleanup costs as well asrepairs and replacement. Courts have determined that local governments are liable only if there is negligent operation of a system. A localgovernment cannot guarantee that a public system will not backup. Items such as disposable diapers and grease (as well as toys and dentures) thatare placed into the system by residents and businesses can cause unavoidable backups despite regular maintenance and cleaning of lines. If you useyour basement for storage of valuable antiques or spend a lot of money refinishing that basement, get that extra insurance! Also, you may want tocheck with your plumber about installing a backwater valve. It may cost you several hundred dollars but it may save your basement.

CONTACT INFORMATION: If you experience a sewer problem, please call South Whitehall Township Authority at 610-398-0407, 24 hours a day7 days a week and state that you are reporting a sewer emergency. Backed up sewer lines, line breaks, sewage odors and overflowing manholes areconsidered an emergency. CALL SWTA FIRST before calling a plumber if you think you may have a problem. We will check the sewer main andthen inform you of our findings. There is no cost to you for the township to check. Of course, we would prefer that you call during normal workhours to save all of us the expense of overtime. If the problem is not in the main line sewer, you will be advised to contact a plumber or sewer/draincleaning service.

LATERAL vs. SEWER MAIN: The sewer lateral is the pipe that extends from the connection point through your yard and into the building. Theowner of the property is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the sewer lateral within the building as well as the line in the property up to theconnection point at the main. A sewer main is a pipeline, usually in the street or through a right-of-way that transports the sewage from many homesand buildings to the wastewater treatment plant. The Township is responsible for the sewer main only.

More often than not, the cause of a backup in the lateral or building sewer is from items that the line is not meant to handle, such as kid's toys,underwear, candles, towels, diapers, paper products (other than toilet paper), keys, and even false teeth. To avoid flushing these items, remember toclose the toilet lid. What you flush down the toilet may not only affect you, but it might also cause problems for your neighbors!

Another possible cause of problems could be roots in your building sewer. It’s best not plant trees or bushes above your buildingsewer. The building sewer is the responsibility of the owner of the property from the house to the connection point of the lateral. Youwill need to call a plumber or sewer/drain cleaning service. Check your Yellow Pages. SWTA cannot make a recommendation. It maybe in your best interest to obtain several estimates.

WAYS TO PREVENT BACKUPS IN YOUR BUILDING SEWER, LATERAL AND THE MAIN LINE SEWER: The property ownercan do many things to prevent the sewers from backing up. If everyone would be careful about how they dispose of certain products,our systems would be a great deal more efficient, experience far fewer backups, cost us all less money, and prevent a lot of misery. • Grease: Cooking oil should be poured into a heat-resistant container and disposed of, after it cools off, in the garbage, not the drain.

Some people assume that washing grease down the drain with hot water is satisfactory. This grease goes down the drain, cools off,and solidifies either in the drain, the property owners’ line, or in the main sewer. When this happens, the line constricts, andeventually clogs.

• Paper Products: Paper towels, disposable and cloth diapers and feminine products cause a great deal of problems in the propertyowner's lateral as well as in the sewer main. These products do not deteriorate quickly. They become lodged in portions of thelateral/main, causing a sewer backup. These products should also be disposed of in the garbage.

• Roots: Shrubs and trees, seeking moisture, will make their way into sewer line cracks. These roots can cause extensive damage. Theymay start out small, getting into a small crack in the pipe; but as the tree or shrub continues to grow, so does the root. After time,this causes your sewer line to break, which in turn allows debris to hang up in the line, thus causing a back up. Old clay or iron pipemay be more susceptible to root penetration but it could happen to new plastic pipe. The other alternative is to avoid plantingaround your building sewer. If you have continuing problems with tree roots in your building sewer, you may have to have themcut periodically. If you have a plumber cut out roots in your building sewer, please call us, so that we can clean the sewer main.

• Sewer Odor: Another concern that property owners have is that they can smell sewer odors inside their home or building. Thereare many ways to prevent this from occurring.Under each drain in your plumbing system,there is a "P-trap". If there is water in thisfitting, odor or gases from the sewer cannotenter through the drain from either theproperty owner's lateral or the sewer main.Periodically, check to make sure that unuseddrains, sinks, etc have water in the "P-trap".Another way to prevent sewer odor is toensure that the vents, which are located onyour roof, are free from bird nests, leaves, etc.When these vents are clear, the sewer odorswill escape through these vents.

• Illegal Plumbing Connections: DO NOTconnect French drains, sump pumps, raingutters, and other flood control systems to your sanitary sewer. It is illegal, and debris and silt will clog your line. That extra stormwater in a sewer pipe could cause the pipe to overfill and back up. Consult a plumber to correct any illegal connections.

• Needles: Unfortunately, some people dispose of hypodermic needles in the sewer system. The presence of these needles in thewastewater collection system presents special and possible deadly problems for wastewater collection and wastewater treatmentemployees. PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH NEEDLES. The proper method of disposal is to re-cap the needle and put it into a "sharpscontainer". (This could be any rigid plastic container such as a bleach bottle...no milk bottles please.) When it is full, tape thecontainer securely, and call your local pharmacy for advice on proper disposal methods. PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH THEM ORTHROW THEM INTO THE GARBAGE!

• Install a Backwater Prevention Valve: A backwater valve can prevent or greatly reduce the possibility of a sewer backup. Abackwater valve is a fixture installed into a sewer line, and sometimes into a drain line, in the basement of your building to preventsewer backflows. A properly installed and maintained backwater valve works on a one-way system, sewage can go out, but cannotcome back in. Property owners are responsible for the installation and maintenance of backwater valves. The cost to install one isdependent upon the type of plumbing in your home and the difficulty of installation. A qualified plumber can assist you indetermining your needs.

• If you use your basement for storage, use plastic containers to keep your possessions dry. Place items off the floor on blocks. Plasticgarbage bags crack, then leak and aren’t good for storage. Imagine that your basement flooded today – how much would you lose?Insurance cannot replace the family pictures and the baby shoes. Protect them and store them in a safe place now.

• We sincerely wish that sewer lines (main, lateral or a building sewer) never need to be dug up. However, that possibility exists.Therefore, it is in the homeowner’s best interest not to build over any sewer. If there is a sewer right-of-way going through yourproperty, and you place a shed, garage, patio, driveway, etc. over top of it, you are gambling. There is always a chance that the sewermay have to be dug up and you lose the bet.



ZATOR LAWAMERICAN HERITAGE BUILDING4400 Walbert Avenue at Ridgeview DriveAllentown, Pennsylvania 18104Ph: 610.432.1900 F: 610.432.1707www.zatorlaw.com

www.DrBobBryan.com

LEHIGH VALLEY ORTHODONTICS1605 N. Cedar Crest Blvd.Allentown, PA 18104Phone: 610.435.2788

HAMBURG OFFICE443-A State Street

Hamburg, PA 19526Phone: 610.562.5185

P U B L I C W O R K SRemoval of Snow Around Fire Hydrants

As winter approaches, it is a good time to highlight an issue that affects the safety of the residents andbusiness owners in South Whitehall Township—that of maintaining fire hydrants clear of snow and ice.

For the majority of South Whitehall Township, fire hydrants provide the emergency water source needed byour fire departments to fight fires. These hydrants need to be accessed and operated quickly by the firefighters. Accumulations of snow and ice present an impairment that may cause fire department personnelgreat delays in accessing the water needed to fight a fire. If a hydrant is not kept clear, fire fighters may haveto shovel it clear before they can utilize it.

The Township owns 702 fire hydrants. These hydrants are frequently obscured by snow and ice from thesnowplowing operations, as well as deep snowfalls. One can imagine the man hours, cost, and time associatedwith the Public Works Department clearing snow from each of the hydrants.

You can help with this issue. If you have a fire hydrant on your property, please consider clearing it of snow and ice when you shovelyour driveway and/or sidewalk. If a hydrant in your neighborhood is located on the property of an elderly resident, or someone who maybe away on vacation, please consider clearing the hydrant for them.

Commercial properties with privately owned hydrants are required by the Township Fire Code to keep the hydrants unobstructed bysnow and ice. The owners of these hydrants should insure that their snow removal contractors clear the hydrants of snow and ice.

Ideally, a three-foot circle should be maintained around fire hydrants. A clear path should also be maintained between the curb/streetand the hydrant, and snow and ice should also be removed from the hydrant itself.

Please help the fire departments with this issue. Your efforts would be greatly appreciated and may make the difference in saving a lifeor a building!

Leaf Collection

The Public Works Department would like to thank the residents of South Whitehall Township fortheir cooperation in a very successful year. The Township collected 10,358 Cubic Yards of leaves.

This total is less than previous years due to our new trackless machines which shreds and pulverizesthe leaves finer. The new trackless machines do not have brooms on them, so the Township used twosweepers for the season which worked very well for the cleanup.

The Township will begin the 2016 leaf collection season on Monday, October 17th and willcontinue until Thanksgiving. Leaf Collection is one of Public Works largest operations involving 30employees, 14 trucks and many hours of overtime.

Please do not bag or put leaves in containers. It is necessary to dump the contents of plastic bags orother containers into the gutter area. Crews do not have the time to empty bags or containers; this isthe responsibility of the resident. Branches, shrubbery, garbage, and building materials will not bepicked up. These items will be left behind and it will be the responsibility of the resident for removal and disposal. These objects will causeextensive damage to the leaf picking units and put them out of service at a great expense of time and money to the Township and its citizens.

• Please keep all vehicles away from the area where the leaves are piled. Always allow 15 ft. from leaf pile. • Put the leaves out two foot from the curb so that they don’t interfere with rain and storm sewers.

Remember as the leaves come down the work load becomes greater, it takes us a little longer to clean up and get around to all the areas, notto mention weather conditions and break downs. Please be patient; your area will not be missed. Thank you for your understanding andcooperation. continued on page 11


Easements- FAQQUESTION: My neighbors tell me there is a utility easement through my property. What does thatmean?

ANSWER: A law book definition is: An easement, a privilege to pass over the land of another,whereby the holder of the easement acquires only a reasonable and usual enjoyment of theproperty and the owner of the land retains the benefits and privileges of ownership consistent withthe easement.

What this means in simple terms is that a utility or utilities, such as South Whitehall Township,have received from the property owner an agreement for the utility to use a certain portion of theland and this agreement is part of the deed for the property. This means that it doesn’t matter ifthe land is sold. The easement (also called right-of-way) is tied to land, no matter who owns it.In our case, it refers to a strip of land, usually 20 - 35 feet wide, for the township’s water mainsand/or sanitary sewer mains to go through your property. The water or sewer main itself may onlybe a foot or two wide. However, the width of the easement must be wider so that constructionvehicles and other maintenance equipment can access it.

QUESTION: OK, so there is a water or sewer main going through my yard. How does this affect howI use my yard?

ANSWER: Commonsense applies. Definitely don’t dig up your yard where the water or sewermain is. Don’t build or place anything that could block access to the water or sewer main. Don’tplant trees or bushes in that area. We need to get our vehicles and equipment to these water andsewer mains for routine inspections and maintenance. The worst-case scenario would be a drasticfailure of a water or sewer main such as a break or collapse of the pipe, which would require thatthe water or sewer main be dug up and replaced. If you have landscaping (e.g. trees, bushes, etc.),shed, garage, or other structure within the right-of-way, you may lose it at your expense. Structures that overhang over the easement, suchas decks or patio roofs, may interfere with the equipment that could be used in the right-of-way. Again, there may be a chance of damageat the property owner’s expense.

QUESTION: What if I am planning to install a fence or plan on digging in the easement (i.e. near utility lines). How do I know where theutility lines are located?

ANSWER: If you are planning to dig, you will need to have the underground utility lines marked. Designing a project, no matter howbig or small, you need to know the location of the underground lines. To place a dig or design notification in Pennsylvania, please call8-1-1 or 1-800-242-1776.

SUMMER HOURS of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays &Saturdays, April 1st through Sept. 30th from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PMWINTER HOURS of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, October 1st through March 31st from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Acceptable materials:• Tree trimmings up to 8” in diameter• Brush, shrubbery and hedge trimmings and pruning’s • Garden waste (tomato plants, weeds, etc.)

During the Township’s leaf collection, no leaves will be acceptedat the Drop-off Center. Curbside leaf collection will be from

Monday, October 17 to Thanksgiving.

Grass clippings are not acceptedbecause of weekly curbside pickupby J. P. Mascaro, which allows forone(1) 35-gallon open container.

YARD WASTE DROP OFF CENTER

TRASH COLLECTION - Holiday ScheduleDuring a holiday week, all trash and recycling days that fall

on or after a holiday will be picked up one (1) day later thanthe normal week.

HOLIDAYS OBSERVED IN 2016 MEMORIAL DAY: May30th, Independence Day - July 4th, Labor Day - September 5th,Thanksgiving - November 24th. Christmas and New Year’sDay are on Sundays this year and will not affect schedule.

• Place your trash & recycling toter two(2) feet apart at thecurb for easy collection.

• Place your address and/or house number on your toter foridentification purposes.

• Please do not place either trash or recycling toters out forcollection during high winds.

The township Drop-Off is located at the Municipal building at 4444 Walbert Avenue, behind the Parkland Library.

To schedule a bulk pick-up, or missed pick-up please call J. P. Mascaro directly at 610-434-2501.

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FINALLY . . . • Be sure every level and sleeping room of your home has a working smoke alarm, and be sure to

check and clean it on a monthly basis. • Plan and practice a home escape plan with your family. • Contact your local fire department for advice if you have a question on home fire safety.

The following Holiday tips are the courtesy of www.FireSafety.gov. With the approach of the holidayseason, residents are reminded that the trees, candles and fireplaces that make the season so warm andfestive can also increase the risk of fire. Please take note of the tips offered below.

TREES• When buying a live tree, check for freshness—green needles, trunk sticky with resin,

and loss of needles when tapped on the ground. • Never place a fresh Christmas tree next to a heat source. Heat dries out trees and

makes them easier to catch on fire. •Keep your tree stand filled with water at all times. • When the tree gets dry, get rid of it. Look for a recycling center near you. • Never burn a Christmas tree or its branches in a fireplace or wood stove. • When buying an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant" or "Flame

Retardant."

LIGHTS, CANDLES, AND OTHER DECORATIONS• Use only Underwriters Laboratories or Intertek (ETL) listed holiday lights. • Check lights each year. Replace those with frayed or heavily kinked wires, gaps in

insulation, or cracked sockets. • When decorating outside, use only lights labeled for outdoor use. • Do not link more than three strings of lights. • Turn off holiday lights when you leave your home or go to bed. • Use sturdy candle holders and place them where they're unlikely to be knocked over. • Blow out candles before you leave your home or go to bed. • Do not burn wrapping paper in the fireplace.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING• When cooking for guests, stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on the stove. • If you or your guests smoke, do it outside. • Provide deep ashtrays for smokers. Before dumping ashes in the trash, soak them

in water. • After a party, check for ashes and butts on the floor and seat cushions where

people were smoking.

HOLIDAY FIRE FACTS• Fire deaths are highest in the winter months. • During the holiday season each year, fires injure about 2,600 people. • Christmas trees are associated with 210 fires each year, resulting in 24 deaths, 27 injuries, and about $13 million in property

losses. • Holiday and other decorative lights cause about 240 fires each year. One-fifth of these fires start in Christmas trees. • Christmas Day is the peak day of the year for home candle fires.

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COFFEE WITH A COPJoin Your Neighbors and Police Officers for Coffee and Conversation!

October 20, 2016 from 8:00am- 11:00amMcDonald’s (721 N. Cedar Crest)

South Whitehall Township Police officers want to know the community they serve, and want thecommunity to know them just as well.

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative that provides a unique opportunity for community members toask questions and learn more about the work Police do in their neighborhoods. No speeches or specifictopics - Just informal conversations about what matters to community residents.

Thank you to everybody who came out to our 1st Coffee With A Cop event in May, 2016. We had a great turnout and enjoyed speakingto everyone who attended. Also, special thanks to McDonald’s located at 721 N. Cedar Crest Blvd for hosting this event! We hope to seeyou at future Coffee With A Cop events.

MedReturn Medication Drop Box - Citizens can safely dispose of unused and expired prescription andover-the-counter medications at the South Whitehall Township Police Department’s MedReturn drop box

any time of the year. The collection box is located in the Police Department lobby and is open to the public duringregular office hours, Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 4:00PM, closed on weekends and holidays. Items that arenot accepted are syringes, needles, Sharps or other sharp objects, medications from businesses and clinics, lotionsor liquids, aerosol cans, inhalers, hydrogen peroxide and thermometers. No syringes or Sharps will be accepted.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The South Whitehall Township Police Department and SWT Crime Watch hosted their 6th AnnualNational Night Out and 1st Annual Community Kickball Game & Picnic on Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Thank you to our 2016 event sponsors and participants (see list below) for your donations and for yourservices provided during the event. We could not have held this event without your help and look forwardto working with you on future community policing programs.

Mission BBQ, CAT Country 96, Sam Malone & "Uncle" Jerry Padden, Greenawalds Fire/Rescue 11, Cetronia AmbulanceCorps, South Whitehall Township Parks and Recreation, Tri-Clover Volunteer Fire Co., Woodlawn Fire Department,Parkland Community Library, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Crime Victims Council, PPL Corporation, PennsylvaniaBoard of Probation and Parole, Lehigh County Probation (Adult & Juvenile), Lehigh County 911, and Katie BeaumontPhotography for the event photos.

A very special thank you to the National Sponsor of the event, Target.

SWTPD’s next annual National Night Out Celebration will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Additional details will be posted closerto the event date. For more information about the National Night Out, please email us at [email protected] you in 2017!

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WOOD STOVE AND FIREPLACES continued• Woodstoves should be of good quality, solid construction, and design. Purchase woodstoves evaluated and

labelled by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). • Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned as necessary, especially if it has not been used for some

time. • Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire. • Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping

out, unwanted material from going in, and help prevent the possibility of burns to occupants. • Do not use excessive amounts of paper to build roaring fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in

the chimney by overbuilding the fire. • Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide. • Keep flammable materials away from your fireplace mantel. A spark from the fireplace could easily ignite

theses materials. • Before you go to sleep, be sure your fireplace fire is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace. A closed damper will help

the fire to heat up again and will force toxic carbon monoxide into the house. • If synthetic logs are used, follow the directions on the package. NEVER break a synthetic log apart to quicken the fire or use more than one

log at a time. They often burn unevenly, releasing higher levels of carbon monoxide.

FURNACE HEATINGIt is important that you have your furnace inspected to ensure that it is in good working condition.

• Be sure all furnace controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition. • Leave furnace repairs to qualified specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are qualified. • Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discolored, additional pipe insulation or

clearance may be required. • Check the flue pipe and pipe seams. Are they well supported and free of holes and cracks? Soot along or around seams may be an indicator

of a leak. • Is the chimney solid, or does it have cracks or loose bricks? All unused flue openings should be sealed with solid masonry. • Keep trash and other combustibles away from the heating system.

OTHER FIRE SAFETY TIPS• Never discard hot ashes inside or near the home. Place them in a thick metal container outside and well away

from the house. • Never use a range or an oven as a supplemental heating device. Not only is it a safety hazard, it can be a

source of potentially toxic fumes. • If you use an electric heater, be sure not to overload the circuit. Only use extension cords which have the

necessary rating to carry an amp load. Extension cords are for temporary use only and are not a substitutefor permanent code-compliant wiring. TIP: Choose an extension cord the same size or larger than theappliance electrical cord.

• Avoid using electrical space heaters in bathrooms or other areas where they may come in contact with water. • Frozen water pipes? Never try to thaw them with a blow torch or other open flame, otherwise the pipe could conduct the heat and ignite the

wall structure inside the wall space. Use hot water for thawing or a device, like a hand-held dryer, evaluated by a nationally recognizedlaboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

• If windows are used as emergency exits in your home, practice using them in the event fire should strike. Be sure that all the windows openeasily. Home escape ladders are recommended.

• If there is a fire hydrant near your home, you can assist the fire department by keeping the hydrant clear of snow so that in the eventit is needed, it can be located.

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PAVILION RENTALS Residents: $25.00 | Non-Residents: $100.00

Located between two historic covered bridges along the Jordan Creek, Covered Bridge Park serves as South Whitehall Township's premiercommunity park. This park has three picnic pavilions, baseball fields, soccer fields, handball courts, volleyball courts, walking paths, a disc

golf course and much more. The Jordan Creek is stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission multiple times throughout the year.

The Covered Bridge Park pavilions can be reserved by individuals or groups. Applications for pavilion reservations must be made in personat the Permits Office located at the east end of the Administration Building (4444 Walbert Avenue). Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Permits are issued at the time of application. There is a $100.00 fee for non-residents. Resident reservations are $25.00. Reservations will onlybe taken for the current calendar year and fees are subject to change on annual basis.

To help us maintain the park, we ask that you do the following:

Pavilion #3 Do you have a large group or planned family reunion? This is the perfect pavilion for you!

Located along the creek deep in the eastern part of the park, not far from the footbridge, thispavilion is in close proximity to baseball fields and the Covered Bridge Park disc golf course.Pavilion #3 has 16 tables and five grills, and is recommended for groups of 100 or less.

Mary Ann Bungerz PavilionLocated adjacent to the playground equipment and restrooms, this pavilion is

perfect for groups of 50 or less. The Bungerz Pavilion is the only pavilion that haselectrical outlets (four). This pavilion also has 8 picnic tables and 5 grills, and is in highdemand so make sure you book it early!

Bill Derricott PavilionMake sure you bring your fishing tackle. Located east of the Mary Ann Bungerz Pavilion,

the Bill Derricott Pavilion overlooks the beautiful Jordan Creek and open fields of CoveredBridge Park. This pavilion is perfect for groups of 75 or less, and comes equipped with 12tables and five grills. This pavilion does not have electric, but is still reserved frequently.

Board of Parks and RecreationThe Board of Parks and Recreation is and advisory board that meets the

second Monday of the month at 7:00pm in the South Whitehall Townshipbuilding. All meetings are open to the public.

Gregg Spence, ChairmanKatrina Idleman, Secretary

Mark AckermanWilliam GloseDave KeppelCaitlin Stibitz Steve Walck

Want to Run a Program in our Parks or Sponsor an Event?

Contact Randy Cope, Parks and Recreation Manager at

610-398-0401 to set up a time to meet.

• Place all trash in proper receptacles. • Please check the area around the pavilion before and after your reservation. • Remove any decorations that have been placed on the pavilion or the picnic tables. • Return the tables to their original locations. • Keep amplified music to a minimum so not to disturb other park visitors and park neighbors.

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With fall in the air and winter fast approaching, the Township would like to remind residents of the increaseddangers of fire that come with the season. First, a reminder that, with the exception of using charcoal or

gas grills for cooking purposes, open fires are prohibited in South Whitehall Township. This includes leaf burning,trash burning, and the use of fire rings, fire pits, and chimineas. Questions regarding this Ordinance should be

directed to the South Whitehall Township Fire Inspector at 610-398-0401.

The following tips are courtesy of the U.S. Fire Administration (Federal Emergency Management Administration). The high costof home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of woodburningstoves is growing, and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and man-made logs.

All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are, however, a major contributing factor in residential fires. Many of these firescan be prevented. The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire-safe home this winter.

KEROSENE HEATERS• Be sure your heater is in good working condition. Inspect exhaust parts for carbon buildup. Be sure the heater

has an emergency shut-off in case the heater is tipped over. • Never use fuel burning appliances without proper room ventilation. Burning fuel (coal, kerosene, or

propane—for example) can produce deadly fumes. • Use ONLY the fuel recommended by the heater manufacturer. NEVER introduce fuel into a unit not designed

for that type fuel. • Keep kerosene, or other flammable liquids, stored in approved metal containers, in well-ventilated storage

areas outside of the house. • NEVER fill the heater while it is operating or hot. When refueling an oil or kerosene unit, avoid overfilling.

DO NOT use cold fuel—it may expand in the tank as it warms up. • Refueling should be done outside of the home—outdoors. Keep young children away from space heaters, especially when they are

wearing night gowns or other loose clothing, which can be easily ignited. • When using a fuel-burning appliance in the bedroom, be sure there is proper ventilation to prevent a buildup of carbon monoxide.

WOOD STOVE AND FIREPLACESWood stoves and fireplaces are becoming a very common heat source in homes. Careful attention to safety can minimize their fire hazard.

To use them safely:• Be sure the fireplace or stove is installed properly. Woodstoves should have adequate clearance (at least 36 inches unless UL-listed

manufacturer specifications allow otherwise) from combustible surfaces and proper floor and wall support and protection.

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SOUTH WHITEHALL NIGHT AT THE LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS Discounted tickets can be purchased at the South Whitehall Township Municipal Building

(4444 Walbert Ave) until October 7 for $19.50/ticket. The township building is open Monday– Friday (8:00am-4:00pm)

Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs TBDFriday, Oct. 21 (7:05pm)

DANCE CLASSES

Calling all couples! Tired of sitting on the couch and looking for something to do with your spouse? Now’s your chance to learnhow to dance with instructors Amy and Joe Mutis. Amy and Joe have been studying and teaching Ballroom and Latin dance since

1995. Each session will touch on many different styles of dance including Foxtrot, Waltz, American Tango, Polka and much more.

To register, please visit www.southwhitehall.com/recprograms and return the completed registration form to the township office. One or two classes may be made up on another Tuesday should the instructors be unavailable.

FALL SESSIONOctober 18 – December 20, 2016 (Tuesdays)


WINTER SESSIONFebruary 14 – April 18, 2017 (Tuesdays)


$65.00 (resident rate per couple) $80.00 (non-resident rate per couple)

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM

Parkland residents are encouraged to join us atCetronia Elementary (3635 Broadway) on

Wednesday evenings for this co-ed volleyballprogram.

This program is for more experienced playersof high school age and above and is the perfectopportunity to improve your skills for otherleague play. Email [email protected] or call(610) 767-7468 for more information.

FALL SEASONSeptember 28 – December 7, 2016Wednesdays (7:00pm-9:00pm)

Cetronia Elementary

WINTER SEASONJanuary 25 – March 29, 2017Wednesdays (7:00pm-9:00pm)

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P A R K S & R E C R E A T I O NTHE FIRST VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by Whitehall Township in the east, US 22 and Walbert Avenue inthe south, Cedar Crest Boulevard in the west and the Jordan Creek in the north.Polling Place: Greenawalds Fire Co. - 2500 Focht Ave.

THE SECOND VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by Whitehall Township in the east, the City of Allentown inthe south, North 25th Street in the west and Walbert Avenue and US 22 in the north.Polling Place: Parkland School District Administration Building – 1210 Springhouse Rd.

THE THIRD VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by the City of Allentown in the east, Salisbury Township in thesouth, Lower Macungie Township in the west and Broadway in the north.Polling Place: Cetronia Fire Co. (Social Hall) - 3950 Broadway

THE FOURTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by the City of Allentown in the east, Parkway and Broadway in the south and west, andWest Tilghman Street in the north.Polling Place: Cetronia Elementary School (Rear) - 3635 Broadway

THE FIFTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by the City of Allentown in the east, the City of Allentown and West Tilghman Street inthe south, Upper Macungie Township in the west and US 22 in the north.Polling Place: Parkway Manor Elementary School - 768 Parkway Rd.

THE SIXTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by Cedar Crest Boulevard in the east, US 22 in the south, Upper Macungie Township inthe west and Chapmans Road and Walbert Avenue in the north.Polling Place: Calvary Temple Church – 3436 Winchester Rd.

THE SEVENTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by North 25th Street in the east, West Highland Street in the south, Cedar CrestBoulevard in the west and Walbert Avenue in the north.Polling Place: Calvary Temple Church – 3436 Winchester Rd.

THE EIGHTH VOTING DISTRICT: Bounded by Whitehall Township, the Jordan Creek and Cedar Crest Boulevard in the east.Walbert Avenue and Chapmans road in the south, Upper Macungie Township in the west and North Whitehall Township in the north.Polling Place: Orefield Middle School - 2675 Route 309 Orefield

Information courtesy of Lehigh County Elections and Voter Registration and Lehigh County GIS Department. For additional information, call (610) 782-3194 or go to http://www.lehighcounty.org/Voter/voter.cfm

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SWIM & GYM

This program is for family recreation and pick-up basketball. Organized group activities are not permitted during this timeand will be denied access to the pool and gym areas. Participants MUST show proof of residency and must be a Parkland

School District resident. Participants that are planning to swim, must shower before enter the pool.

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TRICK-OR-TREATGet dressed up and walk through your neighborhood!

Participating houses are reminded to leave their porch lights on.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (Rain Date: Saturday, October 29)

6:00pm – 8:00pm

EXPLORE COVERED BRIDGE PARK!

In partnership with the Wildlands Conservancy, South Whitehall’s Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce thefollowing nature-based educational programs at Covered Bridge Park. Take advantage of these opportunities for you and your

family to connect with nature right in your back yard!

Raptor Presentation/Fall Migration Meet one of our live raptors and learn about the perils of migration. We'll take a stroll to

observe the skies to see who is passing overhead. Dress for the weather. Hot cocoa after ourhike.

Covered Bridge Park - 2465 Wehr Mill Road (Main Entrance Parking Lot)Thursday, October 13 (6:00pm)

$5.00/personPre-registration required at www.wildlandspa.org .

Hoody Hoot HikeMeet live owls up close, and then join us for an evening wander in Covered Bridge Park. Grab your

favorite hoody, and walk with us through the crisp fall air while we try to call in local owl species.Covered Bridge Park - 2466 Wehr Mill Road (Rec Hall Parking Lot)

Thursday, November 10 (7:30pm)$5.00/person


Live Animal Presentation and Animal Tracking WalkEnjoy an up close meet and greet with live native Pennsylvania species. Then join our

expert tracker to learn what the resident wildlife of Covered Bridge Park is up to. Afterour walk, we will warm up with some hot cocoa!

Covered Bridge Park - 2466 Wehr Mill Road (Rec Hall Parking Lot)Saturday, January 14 (12:00noon)

$5.00/personRegistration is required at www.wildlandspa.org.

Family SnowshoeingJoin us for a snowshoe trek through Covered Bridge Park to enjoy the tranquil snow-covered

scenery. Warm up with hot cocoa after this naturalist guided experience. Snowshoes provided.Covered Bridge Park - 2465 Wehr Mill Road (Playground Parking Lot)

Saturday, February 4 (12:00noon)$5.00/person



continuedC O M M U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N TLand developments currently under review or having received a favorablerecommendation by the Planning Commission:

• Robert Ruhe – Subdivide 2442 Huckleberry Road into 5 residential lots;

• Hamilton Animal Care – Proposed construction of a two-story 9600 squarefoot veterinarian office and general retail use at the south east corner of theTilghman Street and Hausman Road intersection;

• Nestle Purina Petcare - Proposed construction of a warehouse addition;construction of two tractor trailer parking areas and modification of anexisting employee parking lot at 2050 Pope Road.

NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS:

• The Hills at Winchester, 43 single family dwellings and an Over-55community of 206 units, is progressing through the various State-agencyapprovals required after receiving Township approval in June of 2015.

• Spring View – a 450-unit apartment complex development and threecommercial buildings across from the Integrated Health Care Campus onCetronia Road, is progressing through the various State-agency approvalsrequired after receiving Township approval on December 2, 2015.

Join us for the ceremony at Covered Bridge Park where we willdecorate the covered bridge, corner mill house and holiday tree. Alsoincluded in the event will be:, air brush tattoos, balloon animals, icesculpture, gifts and pictures with Santa, holiday songs by Erin Kelly,performance by Studio West Dance Centre, horses from ManitoEquestrian Center, arts and crafts, Elsa from Frozen, snow globe photobooth, s’more stations and much more!

Saturday, December 3 (5:00pm)Covered Bridge Park (main entrance)



C O M M U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N TWhat’s happening with Development Plans & Construction?

New housing developments under construction:

• Parkland Place Subdivision, a 15-lot subdivision off Walnut Street;

• Blue Barn Meadows, a 212-unit townhouse development on Blue Barn Roadsouth of Chapmans.

• 30 West Twins - two single and 14 twins located between Tilghman Street andWashington, Cedar Crest Boulevard and 30th Street.

Commercial construction continues for new buildings at:

• Dorney Square – a professional office building at 3120 Hamilton Boulevard;

• 4548 Crackersport Road – a two-unit flex office building;

• Cedar Point West Redevelopment – Demolishing the existing Friendly’s andWendy’s and replacing them with a new Wendy’s and Wawa;

Board of Commissioner Approvals of Major Subdivision and Land Development planssince January 2016:

• Hotel Hamilton – a new extended-stay hotel, bank and pharmacy andrenovations to the existing King George Inn;

• Tilghman Square Shopping Center Improvements 2015 – A newdrive-through restaurant south of the AMC Theater; Liquor Control BoardBuilding – an 18,600 square foot office building for the state police codeenforcement division for the Liquor Control Board.


OCTOBER 2016DATE EVENT TIME

3 Public Safety Commission .............................................7:00 p.m.5 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.6 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) ..7:00 p.m.10 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.12 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.17 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.18 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C – Greenawalds Fire Dept. ......7:00 p.m.19 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.20 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps ..7:00 p.m.20 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.24 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.26 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.26 Building Code Appeals Board ......................................3:30 p.m.28 Trick or Treat Night (Rain date – 29th) .....................6-8:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2016DATE EVENT TIME

2 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.3 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) 7:00 p.m.7 Public Safety Commission .............................................7:00 p.m.9 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.14 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.15 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C. – Greenawalds Fire Dept. .....7:00 p.m.16 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.17 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps..7:00 p.m.17 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.21 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.21 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.21 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.24 Thanksgiving Holiday (Offices Closed)25 Thanksgiving Holiday (Offices Closed)

DECEMBER 2016DATE EVENT TIME

1 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) ..7:00 p.m.3 Tree & Bridge Lighting Ceremony (Covered Bridge Park).5:00 p.m.5 Public Safety Commission .............................................7:00 p.m.7 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.8 Emergency Management Services Mtg. at:

Cetronia Ambulance Corps, 4300 Broadway, Allentown..7:30 p.m.14 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.15 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.19 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.19 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.19 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.21 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.25 Merry Christmas26 Christmas Holiday (Offices Closed)27 Christmas Holiday (Offices Closed)

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JANUARY 2017DATE EVENT TIME

1 New Year’s Day2 New Year’s Day Holiday (Offices Closed)4 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.5 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) ..7:00 p.m.9 Public Safety Commission (second Monday of the month).....7:00 p.m.9 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.11 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.16 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.17 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C. – Greenawalds Fire Dept......7:00 p.m.18 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.19 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps....7:00 p.m.19 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.23 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.25 Building Code Appeals Board ......................................3:30 p.m.25 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2017DATE EVENT TIME

1 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.2 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) 7:00 p.m.6 Public Safety Commission ............................................7:00 p.m.8 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.13 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.15 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.16 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.20 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.21 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C. ...............................................7:00 p.m.22 Building Code Appeals Board ......................................3:30 p.m.23 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps ....7:00 p.m.27 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.27 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.

MARCH 2017DATE EVENT TIME

1 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.2 Zoning Hearing Board Overflow Meeting (if required) 7:00 p.m.6 Public Safety Commission ...........................................7:00 p.m.8 Building Code Appeals Board .......................................3:30 p.m.13 Parks and Recreation Board ..........................................7:00 p.m.15 Board of Commissioners Meeting ................................7:00 p.m.16 Planning Commission Meeting .....................................7:00 p.m.20 Board of Authority Meeting ..........................................3:00 p.m.21 Crime Watch – N.A.R.C. – Greenawalds Fire Dept......7:00 p.m.22 Building Code Appeals Board ......................................3:30 p.m.23 Crime Watch – R.A.D.A.R. – Cetronia Ambulance Corps .7:00 p.m.27 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting ....................................7:00 p.m.27 Landscape and Shade Tree Commission ....................10:00 a.m.


Message from the Board of Commissioners

Welcome to autumn – the kids are back to school, the leaves are changing to a brightyellow and gold, a nip is in the air, and our wildlife is getting prepared for what

winter may bring. With the fall sporting seasons already underway, we wish the best ofluck to our Parkland High School and Middle School teams - as well as our youth athleticassociations - in their current and upcoming sport seasons.

As a recap from the summer, there were a lot of exciting activities going on within theSouth Whitehall Township community. The 2016 Summer Playground Program had 278registered participants and we welcomed a lot of new activities and field trips to theprogram. The Concerts in the Parks series featured the The Large Flowerheads,Aardvarks, The Fair Trade and Crazy Hearts. All of these bands provided our residentswith a great night to enjoy music and entertainment in Covered Bridge Park. SouthWhitehall Township showed four(4) Movies in the Park on a large inflatable moviescreen at Fernwood Park, Springhouse West Park, the Vistas and Wedgewood Park. Wewould like to thank all of our staff who helped make this summer a successful andexciting time for our community.

As we lead into winter, the 2nd Annual Tree & Bridge Lighting Ceremony will takeplace on Saturday, December 3 at Covered Bridge Park. As we did last year, we will belighting the new tree, corner mill house and covered bridge. Activities include: air brushtattoos, balloon animals, ice sculptures, gifts and pictures with Santa, live music by ErinKelly, s’mores and so much more! Please join us for an evening of celebration andrefreshments as we ring in the holiday season with this new South Whitehall tradition!

We wish each of you a safe and eventful holiday season, and as always, we encourageyou to reach out to any township staff member should you have any questions,comments and/or concerns. It is an honor and privilege to serve our wonderfulcommunity. We can be easily reached at [email protected] or 610-398-0401.

Sincerely yours,

South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners

T O W N S H I P I N F O R M A T I O NSOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP BUILDING

4444 Walbert Avenue | Allentown, PA 18104PHONE: 610-398-0401

Email: [email protected]: www.southwhitehall.com

Municipal Building Hours: ........................8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Police Department Office Hours: ..............8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Public Works Department Hours: .............7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday


BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.....610-398-0401Christina Tori Morgan, President

Glenn Block, Vice President

David L. Bond

Thomas J. Johns

Matthew Mulqueen

BOARD OF AUTHORITY .............610-398-0401Daniel G. D’Imperio, Chairman

VACANCY, Vice-Chairman

Chris Peischl, Secretary

Dr. Rex D’Agostino, Treasurer

Craig Walls, Assistant Secretary Treasurer

Peter Pineda, Authority Manager

TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION....610-398-0401Howard L. Kutzler, Township Manager

Renee C. Bickel, Assistant Township Manager

Lenore Horos , Finance Manager

Jerry Harbison, Community Development Manager

VACANT, Public Works Manager

POLICE DEPARTMENT ................610-398-0337John T. Christman, Chief of Police

PARKS AND RECREATION...........610-398-0401Randy Cope, Parks and Recreation Manager

PAVILION RENTALS....................610-398-0401

PERMITS OFFICE .......................610-398-0401

POLICE ADMINISTRATION .........610-398-0337

POLICE DISPATCH .....................610-437-5252

TAX OFFICE/TREASURER ...2814 Walbert AvenueAlvin C. Thompson............................................ Tel 610-398-4050

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. .............................Fax 610-776-2620

UTILITY BILLING & RECYCLING....................610-398-2730 x 353

SCHOOLSParkland School District...........................................610-351-5500

Datzyk Montessori School........................................610-395-6344

Cetronia Elementary.................................................610-351-5860

Kratzer Elementary ...................................................610-351-5820

Parkway Manor Elementary .....................................610-351-5850

Orefield Middle School.............................................610-351-5750

Springhouse Middle School .....................................610-351-5700

Parkland High School ..............................................610-351-5600

St. Joseph The Worker School ..................................610-395-7221

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Explore South WhitehallVolume 3, Issue 2

Fall/Winter 2016-17

Explore South Whitehall ispublished twice a year (Fall/Winterand Spring/Summer) and will bedistributed to all townshipresidents. Additional copies mayalso be acquired at the TownshipBuilding. If your business ororganization would like additionalcopies to hand out, please call610-398-0401 ext. 204.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners generally meetsthe first and third Wednesday of each month,

and occasionally for Special Meetings when timeconstraints or urgent issues arise. The meetings arenormally held at 7:00pm, in the Public MeetingRoom of the Township Municipal Building locatedat 4444 Walbert Avenue. Additionally, the Board ofCommissioners will hold Workshop Meetings onan as-needed-basis, which will be held the secondWednesday of every month at 6:00pm.

COMMISSIONERS:Christina Morgan, President Glenn Block, Vice President

David L. Bond, Asst. Secretary Thomas J. Johns

Matthew Mulqueen

Other Township Boards

If you are interested in serving on one of the boards listed below, pleasevisit our website and fill out the Volunteer Board Member Application(VBMA) form and return the completed form, letter of interest and anyother supporting documentation to South Whitehall Township, 4444Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104, ATTN: Board of Commissioners.Additional information for the Boards mentioned below may be found atwww.southwhitehall.com.

South Whitehall Township Authority Building Code Appeals Board Civil Service Commission

Emergency Management TeamEnvironmental Advisory Council

Fire Code Appeals Board Landscape and Shade Tree Commission

Parks and Recreation Board Planning Commission

Plumbers Licensing Board Public Safety CommissionZoning Hearing Board

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