MOUNTVILLEBOROUGH OFFICE

21 East Main StreetMountville, PA 17554

HOURSMon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Break and Borough errands

between 1:00 and 2:00

TELEPHONEOffi ce: (717) 285-5547

Fax: (717) 285-2094

www.mountvilleborough.com

MEETING DATESCouncil Meetings

Second Monday - 7:00 p.m.Fourth Monday - 7:00 p.m.

Borough AuthoritySecond Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Planning CommissionThird Monday - 7:00 p.m.

(as needed)

Zoning Hearing(on as need basis)

MOUNTVILLEPUBLIC LIBRARY120 College Avenue

Mountville, PA 17554(717) 285-3231

HOURSMon. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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VOLUME 21 - NO. 1 SPR ING 2016

The Mountville Museum will reopen this spring with a new exhibit entitled,“We Serve Mountville”, on Sunday, May 8th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The new exhibit will feature individuals, groups, and organizations that have providedcommunity service to Mountville, past and present. Examples of servicegroups include the Scouts, the Fire Company, Lions, library volunteers, VFW,Teenage Club, Meals on Wheels, Community Services Foundation, WelfareAssociation, Borough Authority, MYAA, etc. Anyone having items to lend ordonate for the display may contact Elaine Savukas at 285-4910 or the BoroughOffi ce at 285-5547 no later than April 15th. The exhibit will continue throughDecember 2016, every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Admission to the museum is free.

The Mountville Historical Society will hold its spring meeting at theMountville Area Community Center on Sunday, May 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Themeeting is open to the general public. Membership forms are available atthe Borough Hall or the Mountville Museum.

The public is invited to attend a special dedication of a memorial monumentat the old cemetery on Hoover Street on May 30th, Memorial Day, followingthe parade and the ceremony in the Mountville Cemetery on Hill Street. Thisdedication will be held rain or shine. The Mountville Historical Society iserecting this memorial stone to recognize early residents buried from 1825 to1902 in the fi rst town cemetery. Thanks to the Mountville Borough Councilfor underwriting the cost of the monument and Greg Workman for his help inordering and installing the stone. A future project for the historical society isthe repair of as many of the tombstones in the cemetery as possible.

MOUNTVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYAND MUSEUM NEWS

Please remember to properly seal your trash in either securelytied bags or in refuse containers with secure lids to prevent trash from

blowing through the Borough on windy days.

If you own a dog, please do your best to maintain a quiet atmosphere as often as possible. Even dogs

which stay inside will occasionally bark, but remember incessant barking can be disturbing to your neighbors.

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Mark your calendars now for the annual Mountville Days Carnival. This year the carnival will be held at Froelich Park. The dates and times are as follows:

Wednesday, May 18th ...................6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 19th ..................... 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday, May 20th .......................... 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 21st ...................... 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Anyone wishing to have a stand should contact Bryan Duquin, Jr. at 285-5456, ext. 304.

Come on out and enjoy good food, games,rides and entertainment.

Mountville Days Carnival

MOUNTVILLE CHURCHOF THE BRETHREN

mountvillecob.orgCollege Avenue & Clay Street

(in case of rain, concerts held inside)

FREE ADMISSION ~ 7:00 PM(except August 21st ~ 6:00 PM)

JUNE5th ..............................Bainbridge Band

Concert Band Music

12th................. The Ministers of MusicVocals, Religious and Secular

19th....................................PolterabendAccordian Player and Band,

Polkas and Waltzes

26th.............. Air National Guard Bandof the Northeast

Concert Band Music

JULY3rd ................................NO CONCERT

10th.................Class Act featuring RitaClassic Rhythm and Blues

17th................................. Quebe SistersWestern Swing, Texas Fiddle

Music and Vocals

24th.............Chesapeake Silver CornetBrass Band

Brass Band Music

31st ..................... The Fabulous CheezeBrothers & Sisters

Hits of the 50's, 60's and 70's

AUGUST7th ...................The Perseverance Band

of LebanonConcert Band Music

14th............The Herm Miller Big BandBig Band Music

21st ......................... New Holland BandConcert Band Music (6:00 PM)

Sponsored by:Mountville Community

Services Foundation

As arranged by:The Mountville Welfare

Association-Ed Froelich Trust Fund

Donations:Please send to: MCSF

P.O. Box 56, Mountville, PA 17554

HOME IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS

If you plan to make any additions or improvements to your homein the future, please contact the Borough office at 285-5547 to ask about the possibility of requiring a permit. Many home projects aresimple replacements of existingfeatures using the same dimensions,but others are complete changes ortotally new additions. By checking onthe requirement prior to beginningthe project, you are taking a proactiveapproach. Permit applications areavailable at the Borough office andmay be faxed or emailed directly to the homeowner or contractor.

PAVILION RENTALSMountville Borough has two pavilions at the

Community Park which are available for rental.The large pavilion, located near the Woodworks

Play Area, seats approximately 100 people at thenic tables provided. The small pavilion, locatedr the tennis courts, will seat approximately 40ple at the picnic tables provided.

These pavilions may be reserved for special picnicsther events. Please contact the Borough office

85-5547 to check on the fees involved and theilability of both pavilions.

If you have an interest in reserving one of theo pavilions located at Lake Grubb Nature Park,se make arrangements with the West Hempfi eldnship offi ce at 285-5554.

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The Parade Committee and VFW are looking for volunteers for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. The paradewill be held on Monday, May 30, 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Mountville Area Community Center andending at Froelich Park. The parade will be followed by a ceremony to be held at the Mountville Cemetery on Hill Street beginning at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Kenneth W. Graf, M.D.,U.S. Army Reserve. Following that there will be a ceremony dedicating a new monumentthat will be installed at the original Mountville Cemetery located at West Hoover Street

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STEPS TO HELP WATER QUALITY

Mountville Memorial Day Parade Volunteer Form

■ Plant trees and other nativevegetation to promote waterinfiltration. Trees also providenatural cooling in the summertimeto help minimize energy use. If your property borders a stream,plant trees along its banks. Treeshelp to stabilize the banks and fi lterexcess nutrients from the water.

■ Fertilize your lawn only whenneeded to establish vegetation orwhen called for by a soil test. Many lawns may not need to be fertilizedat all, especially with phosphorous.When fertilizer is applied, use a spreader that has been recently cal ibrated and apply at theminimum recommended area atthe proper time.

■ Reduce energy consumptionbecause power plants are a signifi cant contributor of nitrogento the the atmosphere in the formof NOx. NOx is then deposited onland by rainfall and is a source ofexcessive nitrogen in our localwater ways and the Bay.

■ Do not connect sumpumps, cellar drainsor roof drains to thesanitary sewer system.Disconnect them if they are already connected.Modern sanitary sewersare designed to handlesewage only, not storm-water. Stormwater canoverwhelm a sanitary sewersystem, straining treatmentplant capacity and potentiacausing sewer overfl ows.

■ Minimize use of the garbagedisposal, and utilize a backyardcomposter instead. It reducesthe burden on sewer systems andthe compost is a good source of fertilizer for gardens.

■ Compost grassclippings and autumnleaves. They are a natural source of fertilizer and organicmatter for your lawnand the trees from

which they came.

■ Minimize stormwateroff from your property

– utilize rain barrels, raingardens and pervious surfaces topromote infi ltration of stormwater,thereby fi ltering excessive nutrientsinstead of directly depositing theminto storm drains and waterways.

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Crime Watch Dates ........................ April 29th, May 24th, June 21st, Aug. 30th, Sept. 27th, Oct. 25th, and Nov. 22nd.yNo meetings for July and Dec. 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mountville Borough Hall

Yard Waste Separation ....................................................................................................... April 2nd thru October 15th

Appliance Pick-up ................................................................................................................................................April 9th

Mountville Days Carnival ..............................................................................May 18th - 21st. Stop by our MS4 Table.

Memorial Day Parade ....................... Monday, May 30th @ 10:00 AM / Service at Hill Street Cemetery @ 11:30 PM,followed by Dedication of Monument at\ West Hoover Street Cemetery

Fireworks @ Froelich Park .................................................................k Saturday, July 2nd @ Dusk / Rain Date July 3rd

National Night Out........................................................................t Friday, July 29th / Community Park - 5:00 - 8:00 PM

2016 DATES TO REMEMBER

BOROUGH COUNCILPhilip S. Kresge ...........................................................................................................................................................MayorPaul B. Chin ........................................................................................................................................................... PresidentHarry L. Morgan .............................................................................................. Vice President, Chair-General GovernmentLenny Heisey ........................................................................................................y Chair-Public Safety, Planning & ZoningChristine Eshleman .................................................................................................................... Chair-Culture /RecreationA. Lee Martin ............................................................................................................................ Chair-Public Works, StreetsMichael A. Trimble .............................................................................................Chair-Public Works, Health & SanitationFrancis Zimmer ............................................................................................................... Chair-Public Safety Police & Fire

BOROUGH EMPLOYEESSteve L. Zeamer .................................................................................................................................... Borough SupervisorDavid N. Pott ........................................................................................................................ Assistant Borough SupervisorPamela J. Mitchell................................................................................................................................ Secretary / Treasurer

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