Kutzt nian News

Kutzt nian News
A publication of the
Borough of Kutztown
Pennsylvania
Issue XX F WINTER 2012
Residents enjoy
Fall Festival
The hot September weather didn’t
stop Borough residents from
enjoying the 2011 Customer
Appreciation Festival, which
raised funds for the Kutztown
Community Library, Inc. and the
Kutztown Fire Company.
Kids were excited to decorate
pumpkins, jump in the moon
bounces, create arts and crafts, and
have their faces painted. Marian
and Friends Ventriloquist shows
were also a big hit, and a crowd
gathered for the chance to toss a
pie at Councilman Ed Seyler!
Many wonderful prizes were given
away throughout the day, and the
Nawrocki family was the grand
prize winner of an HD TV!
Introducing Your Elected Officials
Magisterial District Judge Gail M. Greth (right) administers the oath of office to
Council members Edwin Seyler, Rachael Birckbichler and James Schlegel.
From left to right: Rachael Birckbichler, Edwin Seyler, Malcolm Eidle,
Kevin Snyder, Sandra Green, Derek Mace and James Schlegel.
In This Issue
Home Net — Serving the Community for 10 Years!.................. 2
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Dennis Follweiler Retired......................................................... 2
Borough of Kutztown Contact Numbers.................................. 2
UPDATE: 2012 Refuse & Recycling Schedules......................... 3
2012 Snow Notice................................................................... 3
Bundle up with TiVo®!.............................................................. 4
COMMUNITY INTEREST
Home Net — Serving the
Community for 10 Years!
Last summer, the Borough introduced Home Net –
the telecommunications division of Hometown
Utilicom. Although the name changed, we still deliver
the same exceptional service that our customers have
grown to love over the past 10 years! If you are not a
member of the Home Net family, here are a few key
reasons to make the switch:
When you subscribe to Home Net services, you’re
helping to keep YOUR money in YOUR community
working for YOU!
Fast, Friendly & Local Customer Service
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is prepared to
help you or to point you in the right direction. Our
local technicians are in town and ready to provide
fast and professional services in your home or office.
Crisp & Clear Internet Connection
Home Net’s fiber-optic technology offers the
fastest and most consistent Internet speeds in the
industry. Surf the Web without interruption; stream
music and movies; and play online games with your
neighbor, a relative across the country, or a friend on
the other side of the world.
Comprehensive Television Lineup
Our television lineup accommodates everyone.
Television lovers benefit from over 250 channels and
TiVo® Premiere DVR for recording and much more,
while those who enjoy an occasional show or movie
benefit from the simplicity of a channel lineup that’s
right for them without tons of extra channels that
they don’t want.
Affordability
Home Net helps you stay connected in Kutztown
by offering excellent choices at affordable prices.
Sign up for service today by calling 610-683-5722.
Look for details about a 10-year anniversary
celebration in the Spring/Summer edition of the
Kutztonian News and on our Web site:
www.huHomeNet.com!
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Dennis Follweiler Retired
Longtime Electric Department Crew
Leader Dennis Follweiler retired on
September 2, 2011, after serving the
Borough for 42 years.
“Associating with the crews, the variety
of work and being treated very well by
the Borough” are a few of the aspects
that Dennis enjoyed about his job. He
was also particularly appreciative that
safety was always a top priority, stating
that “the crew was always safe and well
trained.”
Dennis and his brother, Bruce, have worked for the Borough since
1969, and they miss working together every day. According to Bruce,
“if you wanted something done, and done right, Dennis was the one
to turn to.”
Dennis is enjoying retirement, especially golfing, traveling with his
wife, Monica, and spending time with his family. He and Monica have
two sons, Kyle and Brad, and four grandchildren, Kale, Adam, Dalton
and Kenna. Dennis and Monica, who is also retired, plan to spend
much time in two of their favorite places – Ocean City, Maryland and
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement, Dennis! Thank you
for 42 years of devoted service to the Borough of Kutztown.
Borough of Kutztown Contact Numbers
45 Railroad Street
Administrative Offices ............................................ 610-683-6131
TV/Internet/Digital Phone Services ..................... 610-683-5722
After Hours TV/Internet/Digital Phone Support ... 610-778-2088
Police Department
Emergency ............................................................................... 911
Non-Emergency .................................................... 610-655-4911
Office Information ................................................ 610-683-3545
324 W. Main Street
Community Development Office .......................... 610-683-3290
Office of the Mayor ................................................. 610-587-3298
105 Railroad Street
Public Works/Utility Services ................................ 610-683-3202
After Hours Public Works/Utility Support......... 610-778-2088
Industrial Avenue
Swimming Pool......................................................... 610-683-9177
70 Bieber Alley
Kutztown Community Library, Inc........................ 610-683-5820
KUTZTONIAN NEWS
PUBLIC WORKS
2012 HOLIDAY REFUSE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Holiday Celebrated
Impacted Date
Collection Information
New Year’s Day
Mon., 1/2/12
Refuse collection cancelled
Presidents’ Day NEW
Mon., 2/20/12
Refuse collection cancelled
Good Friday
Fri., 4/6/12
Fri. Route collected on Thurs.
Thurs. Route collected on Wed.
Memorial Day
Mon., 5/28/12
Mon. Route collected on Tues.
Tues. Route collected on Wed.
Labor Day
Mon., 9/3/12
Mon. Route collected on Tues.
Tues. Route collected on Wed.
Veteran’s Day
Refuse collection cancelled
Mon., 11/12/12
Thanksgiving Day
Thurs., 11/22/12 Refuse collection cancelled
No cardboard collection for
businesses
Day after Thanksgiving Fri., 11/23/12
Refuse collection cancelled
Christmas Eve
Mon., 12/24/12
Refuse collection cancelled
Christmas
Tues., 12/25/12
Refuse collection cancelled
2012 RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE
SOUTHNORTH
SOUTHNORTH
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
11, 25
8, 22
7, 21
4, 18
2, 16, 30
13, 27
4, 18
1, 15, 29
14, 28
11, 25
9, 23
6, 20
11, 25
8, 22
5, 19
3, 17, 31
14, 28
12, 26
3*, 18
1, 15, 29
12, 26
10, 24
7, 21
5, 19
* Collection on Tuesday due to July 4th holiday
The Borough recycles the following items: newspapers, magazines, computer
paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, glass bottles, jars, plastic bottles, milk jugs,
detergent bottles (no bleach or oil bottles, please).
Routine Refuse Collection Days
North Side of Main Street
Tuesday and Friday
South Side of Main Street
Monday and Thursday
Please place refuse at collection points
by 7:00 am on collection days. Maximum
container size for refuse is 32 gallons.
Cancellation Note: When refuse
collection is cancelled, you may leave up to
three extra bags at the curb on your next
collection day at no additional charge.
Refuse or Recycling
QUESTIONS?
Please call Public Works
at 610-683-3202,
Monday through Friday,
7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Spring Tree Limb Collection
— No grass or garden/yardwaste —
North Side of Main Street
Mon., March 26 & Tues., March 27
South Side of Main Street
Wed., March 28 & Thurs., March 29
A dump truck equipped with a chipper will
collect tree limbs at curbside.
2012 Snow Notice
Chapter 192, Article I of the Kutztown Code requires that all snow, ice, hail or sleet that has fallen or formed on sidewalks
be removed within 24 hours after the snow, ice, hail or sleet has ceased to fall or form. A path at least 36 inches wide must
be provided.
Owners or tenants who fail to clear their sidewalks, as required, will be subject to citation. Please note that it is unlawful
to discharge snow/ice into the public street or alley as per Chapter 192, Article I of the Kutztown Code.
Kutztown University’s Off-Campus Advisory Council offers “Operation Snowflake,” a snow removal program for elderly
and disabled residents in the Borough. The program started on November 27, 2011, and runs through March 31, 2012.
For more information, please call 610-683-1524.
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Kutzt nian News
Editor: Gina M. Wiand
© 2012 Borough of Kutztown
45 Railroad Street, Kutztown, PA 19530-1112
Your Current Mayor and Council
for the Borough of Kutztown
Mayor Sandra K. Green
Council President Kevin J. Snyder
Council Vice President James F. Schlegel
Council President Pro Tem Derek D. Mace
Council Member Malcolm A. Eidle
Council Member Edwin K. Seyler
Council Member Rachael B. Birckbichler
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Issue XX F WINTER 2012
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