By the end of the year, folks driving to the Lancaster Airport might be saying: "Look, it's a bird!   It's a plane!   No... its the new Garber Scale and Calibration building!"  Manheim Township commissioners this week approved plans for the new $3.5 million multi-use facility that Garber Scale plans on building on Airport Road.  Why is this a big deal?  It shows that forward-thinking businesses are still pushing ahead in this economy.  It also is a great example of how new construction, even in commercial and industrial zones such as this, can be environmentally friendly while taking advantage of the best use of land. Garber Scale's new facility will include environmentally-friendly features such as:   geothermal heating, waterless urinals (not really sure how that works!) a white roof ... 02/11/2009

Did you Know? The Manheim Township Police Department has a "Tip Line" for residents to call and report any suspected criminal activity -- 717-569-2816 -- can be called 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  It is completely anonymous, as the police department is aware that some people would not want to reveal themselves or might feel reluctant to tell police about any criminal activity that they are aware of. The Tip Line allows residents to get involved without involving themselves and without fear of the criminals finding out who they are.  This call goes directly to an answering maching, and there is NO Caller ID!  Callers should leave a detailed message about why they are calling, names of the people involved (if known), what is occuring and where.  Dates and times are helpful as well,... 01/09/2009

Brought to you by Jeannie Kontis, Realtor    (717)330-5137Search all Lancaster County PA Homes for Sale at  www.JeannieSellsLancaster.com   1841 AMITY DRIVE Manheim TownshipList Number: 140215List Price: 270,000Total Bedrooms: 4Total Bathrooms: 3                        Larger than it looks! This 4-level split with hardwood floors features 3 Bedrooms on the upper level and a 4th Bedroom (possible 5th) in the walk-out lower level.  Ideal for use as an in-law with a separate entrance, the home also includes a large detached 2-car garage with loft/den with stone hearth fireplace, separate entrance and 1/2 bath.  Ideal for in-home business or in-law suite, as well as car buffs or contractors.  The enormous kitchen includes an island, sunny breakfast nook and ceramic tile throughout.  Enhance... 12/30/2008

Brought to you by Jeannie Kontis, Realtor    (717)330-5137    www.JeannieSellsLancaster.com December 29, 2008  31 TOLLGATE STATION, Manheim Township School District, LANCASTER County, PA Condo for Sale Asking Price:  $189,000 Nearly new at only 3 years old, this fabulous townhouse condo offers vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, two-way fireplace and an open loft area.  First floor Den or Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen and Dining Room, Bath with ceramic tile and large Master Walk-in Closet. Listing courtesy of Joan Bomba of The Bob Wells Realty Group.  Contact us today to arrange your personal showing of this or any other Lancaster Townhouse or Condo for sale. For more information on Lancaster PA Real Estate, or questions about buying or selling a home in Lancaster County PA, please conta... 12/29/2008

Here is a re-cap of last year's "12 Days of Listing" your home for sale. You can read about Day 1 here.   Homes in Lancaster PA - The Twelve Days of Listing your Lancaster Home (Day 2) The 12 Days of Listing (Your Home for Sale in Lancaster)           Do you have a Home for Sale in Lancaster County, or one that you are thinking of Listing for sale within the next few weeks? I've been getting into a holiday mood, and thought it might be helpful if I shared my rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas as The 12 Days of Listing -- or -- How to Prepare Your Lancaster Home for Sale in 12 days!  Click Here to See Day 1 of the First Day of Listing Your Lancaster Home. 2.  On the 2nd Day of Listing (your Lancaster home): Clean out your cabinets!  Yes, you know those dark, scary corners under the b... 12/20/2008

I recently posted about a family member of mine who had a sudden heart attack. It was a shock to us all, but luckily he is recuperating well after having an emergency quadruple bypass surgery. I appreciate everyone’s concern and patience while I was gone for about a week to help take care of my family’s needs. It was also a wake up call that I’m probably not as young as I think I am or feel, and that I along with the rest of my family need to really start listening to our bodies. My mother suffers from heart disease, and now that my brother in law had a heart attack I’ve realize that this is not just something that happens to my parents’ generation. So, I started doing some research and thought I would share some websites and information that I found: Please note that this is not inten... 11/11/2008

Charter Homes is still busily working on developing the Gammache property in Manheim Township along Route 23.  According to the Lancaster Newspaper article, Charter has changed their plans at least 3 times since 2003, and has just applied for two rezoning petitions for portions of the 45-acre property at the recent Manheim Township comissioner's meeting.   It will be interesting to see what they come up with next.  Could it be another "Independence"?  It will be interesting to see if Manheim Township has the same reaction as Hempfield did with Charter Homes TND plans for "Independence". The 45-acre tract was bequeathed to Lancaster Catholic High School, and has held the attention of the township for several years now.  Looking back, Charter Home's original plan of 125 condos, semi detac... 10/28/2008