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Calendar of Events

Please Note
That The August 5, 2010 Planning Commission Meeting Has Been Cancelled
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WELCOME TO EAST DONEGAL TOWNSHIP
As this web site grows it will showcase our Township. It will give a
visitor the sense of community of which we are already so familiar. It will
keep the citizens of East Donegal Township informed about the planning,
decisions and operations of their local government.
This site provides a contact point to your local elected, and appointed
officials. This gives you a forum for suggestions, concerns, and help.
We look forward to your participation!!!

MEETING SCHEDULES All meetings held at: Municipal Building, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta, PA 17547 |
Board Of Supervisors Meeting First Thursday of Month at 8:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting First Thursday of Month at
7:00 PM
Zoning Hearing Board NO Regular Meeting Date Scheduled As Needed
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Sewer Authority Meeting
Third Tuesday of Month at 7:00 PM
Water Authority Meeting Third Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 PM
Park Commission Meeting Fourth Thursday of the Month at 7:30 PM
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Township "Quick
Facts"
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Township Office is located at
190 Rock Point Road, Marietta, PA 17547. Office hours are: Monday
-Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 PM. Friday 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (Office
Location Map)
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The 2006 population estimate for East Donegal Township is 6,385.
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The population trend for the Township has been:
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2006 |
2000 |
1990 |
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Population |
6,385 |
5,405 |
4,484 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006 Population Estimates, Census 2000,
1990 Census

Composting
Workshop Scheduled For Saturday, September 18th

For
the seventh consecutive year, the Lancaster County Solid Waste
Management Authority has partnered with local communities
and Penn State Master Gardeners to conduct home compost
workshops where residents will learn how to recycle organic
waste from their kitchens and gardens instead of putting it
in the trash. Composting is an excellent way to recycle
vegetable scraps, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic
materials and turn them into a useful and valuable product
to naturally improve the soil.
Workshop attendees will also learn how to build effective,
yet inexpensive home compost bins to meet their needs.
Lancaster County residents are invited to attend any one of
the home compost workshops scheduled for this year. East
Donegal Township will be hosting one of the workshops on
Saturday, September 18th at the Fuhrman
Park pavilion in East Donegal Township located on Rock Point
Rd. If raining, the workshop will be held at
the Township building located at 190 Rock Point Rd. The workshop is
from 10 am to 11 am. No fee is required, but pre-registration is
recommended for this workshop.
To pre-register or for more
information, please contact the East Donegal Township Recycling
Coordinator at (717) 426-3167 or email
Vicki@eastdonegaltwp.com
DONEGAL REGION
PLANS FOR FUTURE

The Donegal School District, East Donegal Township, Marietta
Borough, Mount Joy Borough and the Lancaster County Planning
Commission are preparing a comprehensive long
range plan for the Donegal Region. The plan,
when completed in early 2011, will
guide the policies and decisions of their elected and appointed
officials over the next twenty years. (click here for
more information)

( Click
Here For The List Of Music In The Park Sponsors)
Lancaster County Prescription
Drug Discount Card Program
In June 2009, the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners
began offering
residents of Lancaster County a FREE prescription drug discount card. East
Donegal Township is pleased to partner with the Commissioners by making the
Lancaster County Prescription Drug Discount Card available for you to pick
up in our office.
The Lancaster County Prescription Discount Card provides a discount on
prescriptions not covered by another health plan at any of the 91
participating pharmacies in Lancaster County or 59,000 participating
pharmacies Nationwide.
(Click here for more information)
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
RECYCLING
The dumpster
located at our municipal office for recycling c orrugated cardboard
continues to be used by many Township residents. We remind you
that
this dumpster is for residential use only; meaning no
businesses should be placing items in this container. We also remind
you that only corrugated cardboard should be placed for recycling.
No cereal boxes, cracker boxes, pizza boxes or other food type boxes
should be placed in this recycling container. If in doubt whether
your cardboard is considered to be corrugated or not, please stop in
the office before placing the material into the receptacle.

HERE TO HELP
In December, Governor Rendell
launched
www.heretohelp.pa.gov,
a new online resource for Pennsylvanians. The Web site allows citizens to
find the resources they need through existing government programs to help
make ends meet during these difficult economic times.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Click Here For Map To
Riverfront Park and Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Members of
the Donegal girls' soccer team celebrate their second straight state
title. (Photograph from www.Lancasteroline.com)
DONEGAL
GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM CAPTURE 2ND STRAIGHT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
Congratulations to the Donegal Girls' Soccer Team for winning its
second straight PIAA state title on Friday afternoon (June 11th) by
defeating Trinity 1-0 in Hersheypark Stadium.
Click Here To Read More.
Tips to Stay Safe and
Prevent Heat-Related Illness
With extremely hot temperatures expected to linger over Pennsylvania
for much of this week, Health Secretary Everette James today urged
Pennsylvanians to take steps to recognize and prevent heat-related
illness.
Heat stroke, exhaustion, and cramps are the three most common
heat-related illnesses. The incidence of these conditions increases
when humidity is high because sweat cannot evaporate as quickly,
meaning the body cools itself at a much slower rate than usual.
The most severe heat-related illness, heat stroke, occurs when the
body is unable to regulate its temperature due to overheating and,
in turn, loses the ability to sweat. Someone suffering from heat
stroke may experience a body temperature above 103° F; red, hot, and
dry skin; rapid, strong pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness;
nausea; confusion; and unconsciousness. If someone is experiencing
heat stroke, attempt to cool the person off in a shady place while
waiting for emergency medical assistance.
Heat exhaustion can occur after sun exposure or inadequate
replenishing of fluids after spending time outside. Symptoms of heat
exhaustion are heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness,
weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting. To
treat heat exhaustion, rest, drink water, and cool off the body. If
not treated, heat exhaustion may advance to heat stroke.
Heat cramps are muscle pains or spasms usually in the arms, leg, or
abdomen that typically result from performing strenuous activity in
heat. Sweating excessively during physical activity lowers the level
of salt in the muscles, which causes cramps. If you experience heat
cramps, stop all physical activity and rest for a few hours, and
drink clear juice or sports beverages.
The best
defense is prevention. Here are some prevention tips:
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Drink more
fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t
wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor
generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on
water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather
is hot.
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Don’t drink
liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of
sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also,
avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
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Stay
indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned
place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the
shopping mall or public library–even a few hours spent in air
conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back
into the heat.
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Electric
fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the
high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a
cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a
much better way to cool off.
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Wear
lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
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NEVER leave
anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
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Although
any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some
people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on:
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Infants
and young children
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People
aged 65 or older
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People
who have a mental illness
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Those
who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or
high blood pressure
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Visit
adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for
signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young
children, of course, need much more frequent watching.
If you must be out in the heat:
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Limit your
outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.
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Cut down on
exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of
cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A sports beverage can
replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Warning: If you
are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a
sports beverage. Remember the warning in the first “tip”
(above), too.
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Try to rest
often in shady areas.
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Protect
yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps
you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15
or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or
“UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).
Across the state, many
municipalities and organizations such as senior centers have set up
“cooling stations” that allow residents to seek shelter from the
heat. The following senior centers in Lancaster County will be
operating as cooling stations during this heat advisory:
• Cocalico Senior Center, 156 West Main Street, Reinholds Wednesday
to Friday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Ph: 336-7489
• Columbia Senior Center, Columbia United Methodist Church, 510
Walnut Street, Columbia, Wednesday to Friday from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Ph: 684-4850
• Elizabethtown Area Senior Center, 70 South Poplar Street,
Elizabethtown Wednesday to Friday from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Ph: 367-7984
• Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center, 601 South Queen Street,
Lancaster Wednesday to Friday from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Ph: 299-3943
• Lancaster Rec Senior Center, 525 Fairview Avenue, Lancaster
Wednesday to Friday from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Ph: 399-7671
• Lititz Senior Center, Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 East
Market Street, Lititz, Wednesday to Friday from 8:30 AM-2:30 PM Ph:
626-2800
• Solanco Area Senior Center, 184 South Lime Street, Quarryville
Wednesday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Ph: 786-4770
• SACA Senior Center, 545 Pershing Avenue, Lancaster Wednesday to
Friday from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Ph: 295-7989
• Millersville Senior Center, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 222 North
George Street, Millersville Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 AM to
2:00 PM Ph: 871-9600
For more information on staying safe and preventing heat-related
illness, visit
www.health.state.pa.us or
www.aging.state.pa.us.
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