ONESTOWNBOROUGH NEWS

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Office Location: 295 South Mill Street

Office Hours: 8:00–1:00 pm Mon-FriPH: 717-861-5414

Mayor’s Cell: 717-269-1906

Board Council Mtg:1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm

Food for ThoughtBy living your life one day at a time,

you live all the days of your life!

Rain Barrel Credit Apply now for a Storm Water UserFee Rain Barrel Credit for 2016. The deadline to submit an application isAugust 31, 2015. Even if you applied for a residential user fee rain barrelcredit in 2014 for 2015, you must re-apply each year to receive a credit.Rain barrels are on display at the Jonestown Borough office at 295 South

Mill Street, on Monday–Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, orcall 717-861-5414 for further information.

5k Race Event Coming Soon! We are looking forparticipants and volunteers for the 5k Race & 1 Mile Fun Run Event plannedfor Labor Day; Monday, September 7, 2015, beginning at 9:00 am, to benefitthe Jonestown Community Park. If you would like to volunteer, or for moreinformation on registering for either race, please contact Tammy Blair attammyhgail0818@yahoo.com or Dave Kline at drkline07@gmail.comPlease take a minute to check out the Jonestown Borough & CommunityFacebook page!

Trimming of Trees and Shrubs – Basketball NetsOverhanging onto StreetsResidents are asked to trim any trees, shrubs or bushes that may be extend-ing out into a street to include any tree branches that may be hanging over astreet and closer than 14 feet from the road surface. Trees and/or bushes thatextend onto roadways create problems for emergency vehicles, mail carriers,refuse trucks, delivery vehicles, etc. – so please ensure that your trees andshrubs do not extend into the street and create problems for others. Basketball nets are another item that create similar problems – they

cannot be placed in the street or hanging out over the street –please move them. Thank you.

Open burning is a controversial topic in many communities across the coun-try. Those who favor burning feel that it is their right to place a burn barrelin their backyard and burn their trash. Those opposed to burning cite envi-ronmental concerns, such as pollution, and health concerns, such as asthmaand other respiratory problems, as reasons burning should be banned in acommunity. Jonestown does permit the use of burn barrels with thefollowing restrictions:No fire shall be started unless confined within a noncombustible contain-

er covered with a mesh screening. Such containers should be located 25 feetor more from any building, structure, automobile or any other combustiblesubstance. There is no burning allowed between the hours of 7pm and 7am.The only materials that are allowed to be burned are paper, cardboard andclean, untreated wood. All fires must be attended at all times by a competentperson. Fires for cooking and recreational/ceremonial purposes can bestarted anytime on private property so long as it is properly attended.

Moreover, the following facts have been released by the Professional Recyclersof Pennsylvania, which you should be aware of while using the burn barrel.• An EPA Study found that a single household burn barrel may release as manytoxic chemicals as a large municipal incinerator.

• Burning releases at least seven known cancer-causing agents into the air,including one believed to be a major factor in lung cancer.

• Products and packages containing vinyl are extremely dangerous whenburned. They produce hydrogen chloride gas that combines with water toform hydrochloric acid in human lungs. Burning also produces toxic dioxinchemicals.

• Open burning has been linked to a host of health problems, including,sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), asthma attacks and other respiratoryailments.

• Children are particularly susceptible to the toxins released by burn barrels.They absorb up to six times the amount of byproducts that adults absorbfrom the same air.

Burn Barrels and Open Burning

HELP WANTEDThe Perseverance Fire Company is a 44 member- 100% volunteer organi-zation always in need of new volunteers. Anyone interested in supportingyour community can contact any Fire Company member, or simply call theFire Station at 865-3635. Thank You, Rob Taylor, Fire Chief.

Be a Part of Jonestown’s Walk of HonorThe Jonestown Walk of Honor is a walkway tohonor your Armed Forces Members. TheJonestown American Legion and the JonestownLions Club have joined hands in a cooperativeeffort to construct a “Walk of Honor” at thememorial site, located in the Lutheran Cemeteryin Jonestown. The walk will be constructed usingbricks engraved with names recognizing thosewho have served in the armed forces both pastand present. If you wish to honor a spouse, rela-

tive or friend with an engraved brick, please contact George Kaufman at717-673-6194 or Ed Spittle, Jr. at 717-644-1325.

Summer Heat Health Safety Tip PLEASE never everleave any person or pet in the car while you run to do a quickerrand. Cars become overheated quickly, becoming like ovens. On a daythat is just 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature [inside a car] canincrease by 30 to 40 degrees in an hour, and 70% of this increase occurs thefirst 30 minutes. People or pets can succumb to heat exposure and deathvery quickly in a hot car.

Jonestown Borough is happy to announce new cameras have been purchased for the Jonestown Community Park.

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Jonestown Area Senior Citizens Summer NewsThe hot summer has arrived and the senior citizens of the Northern Lebanon area will enjoy anevening of fun and fellowship at the Jonestown Park located on Hazel Street in Jonestown. On July 20 at 6 pm, the group will enjoy a covered-dish supper followed by BINGO. Bring afavorite dish to share with the group and a prize that can be used for the BINGO games.

Activities for the remaining months of summer into autumn are:August 17 – Sunshine Praise Puppets presents “Joseph” by Lois Matarazzi & Cindi Rupert.September 21 – Chicken Bar-B-Q at the Ono Fire Hall. Karl Hausman will present musicalselections.October 19 – Bill Long’s Country/Western Music “Echoes of Grace”The Jonestown Area Senior Citizens meet at Zion Lutheran Church located on Market Street for

most of their meetings. All senior citizens of the Northern Lebanon area are invited to join thegroup for an evening of relaxation and fun. If you have questions, contact Richard at 274-2329.

Submitted by Janet Yiengst, 865-4892

Get Up, Get Out, & Get Active with NL Recreation!sguirate@nlrecreation.org or phone 717-865-5425 x2. www.nlrecreation.org

National Ice Cream Day – Sunday, July 19 – Join NLRec for an ice cream social in Jonestown Park from 6:30-8pm. Whatbetter way to celebrate this yummy holiday than with a FREE scoop and a do it yourself topping bar! Also for your enjoy-ment, a summertime sing along with Marty’s One Man Band, Bob’s Critters, the Lebanon Dairy Court, and a kids craft.Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to JOY Food Pantry. Donations are appreciated. Sponsored by: JonestownSelf Storage & KeyComp Printing Service.

Racqueteers Tennis Camp – Monday-Friday, July 20-24, 6:30pm-8:00pm, held at the Northern Lebanon High SchoolTennis Courts. Participants will be taught about equipment, rules, and practice skills through drills and fun games. All par-ticipants should have their own racquets and tennis or cross trainer sneakers are recommended. **Please provide a hat orsun visor for your child and apply sunscreen prior to camp & bring lots of water. Suitable for kids who have completedKindergarten through 8th grade. R) $23.00 / camper, NR) $26.00 / camper. Please pre-register no later than 7/16.

Mini Movers Camp – Tuesday – Thursday (3 days), July 28-30, 10:30-11:30am held at the Lebanon Evangelical FreeChurch, Jonestown. When the dog days of summer are upon us, bring your preschooler to our minicamp. Campers will wig-gle & giggle through messy day, water day & and special scavenger hunt. Wear comfortable clothes & gym shoes. Parent par-ticipation is required. Bring a drink, hat & apply sunscreen prior to arrival. Suitable for kids 2-5 yrs, not yet in kindergarten.R) $15 / 1st child, $13 / sibling, NR) $17 / 1st child, $15 / sibling. Please pre-register no later than 7/21.

Summer Days – 1 Day Camps – Trip Around the World Wednesday, 8/12 – learn some favorite international campgames, crafts and snacks. Held at Lions Park, Fredericksburg from 9:00am-3:00pm, meet at the outdoor pavilion (indoorpavilion in case of rain). Break up the long summer days by sending your kids to a one day, themed camp. The day includescrafts, games, playground time and pool time after lunch (weather permitting). Campers must bring a non-perishable lunch,water bottler, swimming gear, and sunscreen. Please label all personal items. Suitable for kids who have just completedKindergarten through 6th grade. Swimming ability will be assessed prior to entering the pool. Sponsored By: Bethel Townshipand Lions Park & Pool. Please pre-register no later than 8/5. Minimum: 8, Maximum: 15 / date.

Fees: R) With Pool Pass - $18.00 / 1st child, $14.00 / sibling, W/O Pool Pass - $22.00 / 1st child, $18.00 / siblingNR) With Pool Pass - $21.00 / 1st child, $17.00 / sibling, W/O Pool Pass - $25.00 / 1st child, $21.00 / sibling

*Bethel Township Residents receive the R rate for this camp.R) = Resident rate applicable for program participants who reside in Swatara Township, Union Township, East HanoverTownship, and Jonestown Borough in northern Lebanon County.

NR) = Non-resident rate applies to program participants living outside of the municipalities listed above.

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Volunteers forHersheypark - 2015Volunteers earned about$200.00 for the Jonestown Parkduring April and May.Hopefully, that will increase inAugust and September.Hersheypark needs volunteersto fill positions after theyounger workers have returnedto school. Presently, we aresigned up for RIDES and FOOD& BEVERAGE. Shifts are avail-able for days and eveningsthroughout the weeks ofAugust. The calendars are post-ed on my email as soon as Ireceive them from Hershey.At the Block Party, a drawing

was held to win tickets toHersheypark. Winners wereDodi Lebo and SydneeHuffman. The tickets weredonated by a volunteer.Volunteers receive a ticket toHersheypark each day theywork at the park. TheJonestown Park receives $30.00for each shift the volunteerworks. If interested in volunteering

and to receive the calendars,contact me by phone865-4892 or emailjyiengst@comcast.net

Submitted by Janet Yiengst865-4892

The Jonestown Lions Club NeedsNew Members

If you are interested in helping people withsight problems, this is an organization whereyou can make a difference. The club serves

the community with projects and gives their supportto other organizations in the community. For furtherinformation call George H. Kaufman, membershipchairman at 865-3381.

The Jonestown Male ChorusCheck out the Jonestown Male Chorus website forschedule information:http://www.jonestownmalechorus.org

If you haven’t already noticed, please take the opportunity tosee the display of the United States and Pennsylvania flags onthe flagpoles located outside Creter’s Guitar Shop at 19 WestMarket Street. Building pride in our community! Thank-youCreter’s for the use of these poles!