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Founder’s Day Saturday, June 8, 2013 Join us for a community celebration with lots of fun activities. Postcard invitations were sent out in May. Details www.thornbury.org Dine Under the Stars Wednesdays, Now – Sept. Every Wednesday evening State Street will be closed for strolling, shopping and al fresco dining! Time 5:00pm–11:00pm Senior Sports June 10, 2013 – June 21, 2013 Residents 50 and older can particpate in various sporting events. Medals awarded! Details www.delcoseniorgames.org 610-891-4663 FREE Summer Festival Series June 19, 2013 – Aug. 18, 2013 Bring a chair, blanket and a snacks for free outdoor entertainment! Every week, Weds. through Sun. nights there will be rock and roll, classical, military bands and even dance troupes! Place Rose Tree Park Details www.co.delaware.pa.us JOIN US FOR FUN ALL THROUGH DELAWARE COUNTY THIS SUMMER! T H O R N B U R Y T O W N S H I P Thornbury Township Arts and Recreation Camp d e l a w a r e c o u n t y i n c o r p o r at e d 1 6 8 7 Monday, June 24 – Friday, August 2, 2013 Children Ages 6 – 11 Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids this summer? A place to go to see your friends and neighbors that is close to home? Somewhere the children can run, play and be creative? Thornbury Township’s Arts and Recreation Camp is the answer! Both half day and full day programs are available. Indoor and outdoor games, music, nature walks, water slides and tie-dying are just a few of the favorite camp activities that your children will participate in this year. You can sign up by going to www.thornbury.org or by visiting the Township office. Rates differ for residents and non-residents. Contact Cindy McCord, Camp Director for specific questions at 610.506.4471 or [email protected]. See you at camp! summer 2013 thornbury.org 2 page Manager's Letter Discount Park Tickets 7 page Historical Commission Keep Our Creeks Clean 6 page Planning Commission EAC Scavenger Hunt 3 page Board Chair Letter Board Actions 4 page Sewer Committee Rachel Kohl Library 5 page Park & Rec Events Thornbury Parks T H O R N B U R Y T O W N S H I P d e l a wa r e c o u n t y i ncorporated 1 687 JUNE8, 2013FROM 3-8P M HELDAT THORNBURYPARK COMPLIMENTS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS party in the park Food • Games • Live Band • Kickball Tournament • Fireworks • Stubby the Helicopter Strolling Magician • Antique Cars • Farmer’s Market • and shuttles between parking lots and park entrance!

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Page 1: 6 EAC Scavenger Hunt 7 Keep Our Creeks Clean · • Advertising the solicitation of bids for the . proactive television inspections of the recommended list of sewer sections in Thornbury

Founder’s DaySaturday, June 8, 2013Join us for a community celebration with lots of fun activities. Postcard invitations were sent out in May. Details www.thornbury.org

Dine Under the StarsWednesdays, Now – Sept.Every Wednesday evening State Street will be closed for strolling, shopping and al fresco dining!Time 5:00pm–11:00pm

Senior SportsJune 10, 2013 – June 21, 2013Residents 50 and older can particpate in various sporting events. Medals awarded!Details www.delcoseniorgames.org

610-891-4663

FREE Summer Festival SeriesJune 19, 2013 – Aug. 18, 2013

Bring a chair, blanket and a snacks for free outdoor

entertainment! Every week, Weds. through Sun. nights there will be rock and roll, classical, military bands and even dance troupes!Place Rose Tree Park

Details www.co.delaware.pa.us

JOIN US FOR FUN ALL THROUGH DELAWARE COUNTY THIS SUMMER!

THORNBURY TOWNSHIP

Thornbury TownshipArts and Recreation Camp

d e l a w a r e c o u n t y i n c o r p o r a t e d 1 6 8 7

Monday, June 24 – Friday, August 2, 2013Children Ages 6 – 11

Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids this summer? A place to go to see your friends and neighbors that is close to home? Somewhere the children can run, play and be creative? Thornbury Township’s Arts and Recreation Camp is the answer!

Both half day and full day programs are available. Indoor and outdoor games, music, nature walks, water slides and tie-dying are just a few of the favorite camp activities that your children will participate in this year.

You can sign up by going to www.thornbury.org or by visiting the Township office. Rates differ for residents and non-residents. Contact Cindy McCord, Camp Director for specific questions at 610.506.4471 or [email protected]. See you at camp!

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2p a g e Manager's Letter Discount Park Tickets 7p a g e Historical Commission

Keep Our Creeks Clean6p a g e Planning CommissionEAC Scavenger Hunt3p a g e Board Chair Letter

Board Actions 4p a g e Sewer CommitteeRachel Kohl Library 5p a g e Park & Rec Events

Thornbury Parks

THORNBURY TOWNSHIPd e l a w a r e c o u n t y i n c o r p o r a t e d 1 6 8 7

JUNE 8, 2013 FROM 3-8PM

HELD AT THORNBURY PARK

COMPLIMENTS OF TH E BOARD OF SU PERVISORSpa r t y i n t h e pa r k

Food • Games • Live Band • Kickball Tournament • Fireworks • Stubby the Helicopter

Strolling Magician • Antique Cars • Farmer’s Market • and shuttles between parking lots and park entrance!

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Hello fellow residents. We are currently updating the Thornbury Township Comprehensive Plan. For those who are unaware, each municipality in the Commonwealth updates their comprehensive plan every 10 years. Our last update was completed in 2004.

The Township body that is charged with the responsibility of drafting the plan is the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission gathers information from other Boards and Commissions in order to create the blueprint for the future of our Township. We gather information such as changes in population, new development, sewer expansion, as well as historical resources. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors approves the adoption of the updated plan.

This data gathering is a great opportunity to reflect on the past 10 years and evaluate the goals and objectives set forth in the 2004 plan. It also enables us to define the goals and objectives for the next ten years. Our 2004 comprehensive plan is located on our website. I would invite you to take a look and see how much has been accomplished since the last plan was adopted. For example, the Township has added 355 acres of open space since 2004.

Please send us your thoughts on what our new goals should be for the Township We welcome your input.

JeffSeagraves, township manager

RECENT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTIONS

January 16, 2013

• Advertising the solicitation of bids for the

proactive television inspections of the

recommended list of sewer sections in

Thornbury Township was approved.

February 6, 2013

• Advertising the amended Zoning Hearing

Board Meeting Schedule, moving their

monthly meetings to the first Thursday of

the month as needed, was approved.

February 20, 2013

• The Sanitary Sewer Inspection Contract

awarded to Pipe Data View Services, for an

estimated total of $6,262.50, was approved.

March 6, 2013

• Funding for the Annual Thornbury

Township Scholarship Award in the

amount of $1000.00 was approved.

• Advertising the sale of the Township’s

2000, F-350 Pickup Truck was approved.

Continued on page 3

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Township Manager Letter

Longwood Gardens: $4.00 off regular priced adult ticket, limit 4 per visit. Visit www.thornbury.org for discount.

TENNIS ANYONE?

Last summer we

had a ball serving

tennis camps to

our residents. Our

instructors are back

and would love

to see you, your friends and neighbors

over the summer break! Hopefully your

game will improve. We just resurfaced

the tennis courts at Thornbury Park so

if it doesn’t prove to be a lot of fun it’s

not our fault! Stay tuned to our website

so that you can take advantage of a

good deal. (Has anyone picked up on all

of the tennis vocabulary or did we lob

this shot?)

Pennsylvania Park & Recreation 2013 Discount Ticket Sales Price List*

Park Age Groups Gate Price Selling Price Savings

Adventure Aquarium Adult (13+) $28.70 $18.60 $8.20

Camden, NJ Child (2-12) $19.21 $14.50 $4.71

Baltimore Aquarium Adult (12+) $29.95 $25.00 $4.95

Baltimore, MD Child (3-11) $20.95 $20.00 $0.95

Dorney Park Adult (48” and over) $49.99 $37.00 $12.99

Allentown, PA Jr. (3+, under 48”)/Sr. (62+) $29.99 $28.00 $1.99

Hershey Park Adult (9-54) $58.80 $47.00 $11.80

Child (3-8)/Senior (55-69) $37.80 $35.00 $2.80

Early Adult (till 6/28, Sun-Fri) $58.80 $37.00 $21.80

Early Child/Senior (till 6/28, Sun-Fri) $37.80 $38.00 $7.80

Morey’s Piers Water Park (All Day, Ages 2-65) $39.00 $34.00 $5.00

Wildwood, NJ Rides Only (48” and over) $52.00 $44.00 $8.00

Rides Only (48” and over) Combo** $66.00 $53.00 $13.00

Child (under 48”) Combo** $52.00 $41.00 $11.00

PA Renaissance Faire*** Adult (12+) $29.95 $21.00 $8.95

or Celtic Fling*** Lancaster, PA Child (5-11) $10.95 $9.00 $1.95

Six Flags Great Adventure Regular (3+) Theme Park $67.40 $33.00 $34.40

Jackson, NJ Hurricane Harbor Water Park $41.99 $26.00 $15.99

**Valid for full day Amusement Piers and full day Water Park Pass. Tickets never expire and can be used on different days. Seniors over 65 and children under 2 free at waterparks only. Discount tickets can be purchased directly from store.moreyspiers.com/thornbury. Redeem at any Morey’s Piers Guest Services. Get coupons for food outlets on the pier. ***Tickets valid for Renaissance Faire 8/3/13-10/27/13 and for Celtic Fling 6/22/13-6/23/13. *Prices subject to change.

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Board Chairman Letter

Continued from page 2

March 20, 2013

• The extension granted on the “Lawlor”

Subdivision, extending the present

action date from April 16, 2013, to July

15th, 2013,was approved.

• The extension granted on the “Wills”

Subdivision, extending the present

action date from March 29, 2013, to

June 27th, 2013, was approved.

• Authorizing the Township Manager

to approve the purchase of two new

computer work stations for the Thornbury

Township Administration Building for a

total of $2,460.00, was approved.

April 3, 2013

• Advertising for the Frazer Ruins

Stabilization project, as outlined in the Dale

Frenz submittal, was approved. Chairman

Raith called for public comment.

• A $1000.00 contribution to the “Walk

for the Wounded Foundation” for their

2013 campaign, was approved.

• Authorizing the Township Engineer to

advertise for bids for the 2013 Road

Program, based upon the list of streets

presented, was approved.

April 17, 2013

• Approve advertising for bids on the 2013

Sludge Hauling Contract, was approved.

• Reimbursing Brendan Barrett for his

bridge-building expenses associated

with his Eagle Scout project at Palmer

Arboretum, was approved.

RECENT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTIONS

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My fellow Supervisors and I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some information and comments.

The Township will be kicking off our Summer Events Series with FoundersDay on June 8th at Thornbury Park. This will be a fun-filled day and we hope you can join us for this one-of-a-kind event. Many thanks in advance to the Township staff and the many volunteers who help put this event together.

We have been very fortunate to have Sara Zang appointed as our first Junior Supervisor for the Township! Sara has done a great job and handles the position very well. We will be continuing with this program next year and look forward to another Rustin Student from the Township joining our team.

We held our 8thAnnualLocalGovernmentDay on April 17th, 83 students from Rustin joined the Board of Supervisors along with Junior Supervisor Sara Zang, Senator Ted Erickson, County Council members Colleen Marrone and Mario Civera, District Attorney Jack Whelan, Head of

CID Joe Ryan, District Judge Rich Cappelli, and Computer Forensic Specialist Michael Avella. The students learned all aspects of local government. Thanks to all those who made this day a great success.

In the latest edition of Philadelphia Magazine, Thornbury Township was selected one of the 15 “Hottest Places to Live” in Philadelphia and vicinity. This honor is a reflection of our overall community, and Thornbury continues to be a great place to live and raise our families. In closing, have a great summer, and we will see youaround town! JimRaith,Chairman board of supervisors

From left to right: Jim Raith, Chairman; Sara Zang, Junior Supervisor; Sheri Perkins, Supervisor and James Kelly, Vice Chairman

Above: Rustin students enjoy a boxed lunch at the 8th Annual Local Government Day. Right: DA, Jack Whelan’s message of internet safety was an important one for the students.

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Rachel Kohl Library News

Sewage Management Programs (SMP)Septic systems, also called on-lot systems, are really sewage systems that treat and dispose of domestic sewage through natural processes. Liquid wastes from a treatment tank percolate through soils where it then becomes neutralized and further broken down. In contrast to a centralized system which collects and treats sewage from multiple homes and disposes of the sewage off-site, septic system operation and maintenance remains the responsibility of the homeowner. These on-lot systems have, in the past, been labeled as interim which often gave the illusion that eventually they would be replaced with public sewers. While in operation on-lot systems require specific operation and maintenance requirements which if not met, the system will either fail completely or function well below its capabilities. In either case, public health hazards or pollution problems will be the result. When public health hazards or pollution problems occur, the municipal government is legally responsible to find solutions.

Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities regulations, under Act 537, includes provisions for establishing legal, administrative and financial mechanisms for long term operation and maintenance of municipal sewage including on-lot sewage disposal systems or privately owned treatment facilities.

Today, many present and proposed Township ordinances provide for the regulation, inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation of on-lot sewage disposal systems and establish penalties and appeal procedures necessary for the proper administration of a sewage management program. Most Sewer Management Programs currently operating in Pennsylvania require the regular pumping of on-lot treatment tanks once every three years or whenever an inspection program reveals that the treatment tank is filled with solids or scum in excess of ¹/³ of the liquid depth of the tank. Requirements may also include holding tank maintenance and disposal.

Youth Reading Club & ActivitiesThis summer our youth reading club theme is “Dig into a Good Book!” We’ll have lots of fun activities, including a Dino Dig and real dinosaur bones! Science in the Summer will coming to the Library again with new online registration. We’ve just welcomed our new youth services librarian so pick up a calendar to see all of our new children’s activities!Adult Reading Club & Activities

“Gardening: Dig into a Good Book” will be our theme for adult summer reading. The popular Civil War Book Club will

be returning of a limited two-run series in the beginning of June and July. We also have the physical therapy center ActionPotential performing short lectures and health screenings the first Friday of every month at 1:00pm. Physical therapist Kristen Wilson will be doing a WalkingDeviceCheck on June 7 at 1:00pm. This will offer people the opportunity to bring their walkers and canes to be evaluated for proper height and working order.

Like us on Facebook or visit www.kohllibrary.org for info and program news.

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Sewer Committee LetterIMPORTANT RULESFOR POOL SAFETY

Over 3,200 people drown each year. Many

are children ages one to four in residential

pools. There are rules that pool owners

should follow to prevent accidents and

decrease potential liability exposure.

• Install a fence around the pool area.

This will help prevent people from using

the pool without your knowledge and

keep small children and animals out.

This is also required by Township code

ordinance.

• Door alarms, locks and safety covers cre-

ate a barrier of protection.

• Never leave small children unsupervised in

or around the pool – even for a minute.

• Keep children away from pool filters.

The suction may injure or prevent them

from reaching the surface.

• Be sure all pool users know how to

swim. Teach your children to swim as

early as possible.

• Develop a buddy system – don’t swim

alone or allow others to swim alone.

• Don’t allow anyone who has been drink-

ing alcohol to swim in the pool.

• Never dive into an above ground pool.

Always check the water depth before

plunging into an in-ground pool.

• Don’t allow your children to let their

friends use the pool without your per-

mission and supervision.

• Don’t allow glass bottles or other poten-

tial hazards into the pool area.

• Keep radios, CD players, and other elec-

trical devices away from the pool.

• Keep a secure cover on the pool during

the off season.

• Keep a first aid kit, ring buoys and reach-

ing poles near the pool.

• Consider having adults and teens in your

home take first aid and CPR training.

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Thursday, July 4, 2013Independence Day Parade

Whether you are a spectator or marching yourself, the Independence Day Parade is always a good time. Fun,

games, refreshments and live music at Thornbury Park.Place Assemble at Bethlehem United

Methodist Church at 9:30am

Time Parade begins at 10:00am

Friday, August 9, 2013Crabs & Live Music

Enjoy live music while enjoying fresh, delicious Maryland crabs. Call the Township at 610.399.8383

x101 or visit www.thornbury.org to order your crabs (market price). Cold water and soda will be provided compliments of the Township.Place Thornbury Park Pavilion

Time 6:00pm–9:00pm

Friday, September 6, 2013Movie and Fireworks

Join us at Thornbury Park for our summer Grand Finale. Movie on the giant screen and phenomenal

fireworks to end the season with a bang!Place Thornbury Park

Time 7:30pm

Saturday, June 1, 2013 Women’s Self Defense ClassFeaturing realistic self-defense techniques that are simple to learn and effective to use. Women will participate in drills, hit pads, and defend against our instructors. Red Dragon Martial Arts is looking forward to helping the community feel safer, grow stronger and have fun doing it!Place Thornbury Park Pavilion

Time 10:00am

Saturday, June 8, 2013Annual Founder's Day

Come out to Thornbury Park and enjoy a day of family fun. Visit with neighbors that you haven’t

seen in a while. We are planning fun activities and features for all ages.Cost Local restaurants will be offering

specialties at reduced prices!

Place Thornbury Park

Time 3:00pm–8:00pm

Wednesday, June 19, 2013Township Phillies Game (7:05 game)

Phillies vs. Washington Nationals. Tickets go on sale June 3rd with a 6 ticket maximum. Get your tickets

asap – this event always sells out fast!Place Township Building

Time 5:00pm

Cost $15.00 (includes ticket and bus ride)

Sunday, June 30, 2013Thornbury Township Senior ClubBBQ and a MovieSeniors, come and enjoy hotdogs and a cool movie!Place Township Building

Time 4:00pm

Cost Free!

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Parks & Recreation EventsABOUT OUR PARKS:LOCATIONS AND FEATURES

Thornbury Township boasts five public parks. We invite you to enjoy!

Barrett's Meadow30 acres at Creek & Tanguy Rds

Walk the trail and enjoy the naturally occurring wild flowers in the spring and summer.

Bonner Park65 acres on Blossom Hill Road

Visit the historic Frazier Ruins and an old, unused quarry. Enjoy plenty of good hiking.

Martin Park45 acres on Stony Bank Road

Home to our Annual Fishing Derby. Enjoy plenty of walking, picnicking and fishing.

Palmer Arboretum21 acres on Brinton Lake Road

Climb on the giant adirondack chairs, play hopscotch, walk trails and enjoy a picnic.

Thornbury Park56 acres at Glen Mills & Thornton Roads

Home to many of our Township events. Enjoy scenic walking and running paths, basketball and tennis courts, playground equipment, the pavilion and much more.

Comments or questions:Contact Susan Daudert

at 610-399-8383 x101 or

[email protected].

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Left: Winners of the Decorated Egg Contest, Molly (8), Andrew (11) and Henry (6) Below: Easter Egg Hunt 2013

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KEEP OUR CREEKS CLEAN:TIPS FOR YARD WORK

Yard Maintenance Can Impact Water QualityLawn care, landscaping, and pest control

practices are major contributors to

storm water pollution. Rain flows across

yards, rooftops, paved areas, and picks

up dirt, leaves, grass clippings, garden

chemicals, and anything else in its path.

Then this polluted water flows directly

into the storm drain system. Nutrients

and other chemicals from yard waste can

cause excessive algae growth and toxin

production. Algae can rob the organisms

that live in our streams from the oxygen

they need to survive, not to mention

killing fish along the way. You can make a

difference!

Lawn Care

• Mow your lawn

so no more than

one-third of the

length of the

grass is removed.

• Leave the grass

blades on the lawn or compost.

• Sweep grass on all paved areas back on

the lawn.

• Only spot treat for weeds or not at all.

• Compost yard waste or participate in

municipal collection or drop-off.

Watering

• Do not over water. Excessive runoff

wastes both water and chemicals you

may have added to your yard.

• Direct downspouts to a depressed area

or a garden bed so the water soaks into

your yard instead of rushing out to the

street.

Continued on page 7

Planning Commission NewsSubdivision and Land Development:1. Crane Tract, Preliminary, Major Subdivision,

105 Stoney Bank Rd. Plans were recently

submitted and official discussions are

scheduled to begin on May 8. The plan

proposes to subdivide 55 acres into 29 lots,

27 being residential with 2 serving as open

space.

2. Edward Lawlor, Preliminary/Final 2-Lot

Subdivision, 4 Sweetbriar La. We discussed

this Preliminary/Final plan for a 6-acre

parcel, but there has been no recent action

on the part of the applicant, therefore this

application remains inactive. The plan

proposes to subdivide the property into 2

lots with no new dwellings.

3. Andover Preliminary/Final Plan for Lot Line

Change, Lot 1, 2 Fallbrook La. We discussed

this plan, and on April 10 the Planning

Commission recommended approval with

conditions to allow Lot 1’s rear lot line to be

extended to align with the adjacent lots.

4. Wills Prelim./Final 3-Lot Subdivision, 35

Locksley Rd. There has been no action on

the part of the applicant, and therefore this

application remains inactive.

5. Redding, Sketch 3-Lot Subdivision, 158

Locksley Rd. There has been no recent

action on the part of the applicant, and

therefore this application remains inactive.

Official discussions will begin once

preliminary plans for this 9.71 acre parcel

are received.

Ordinances:6. Comprehensive Plan: We have been

moving forward in our discussions. They

are currently focused on Chapter 1 “Table of

Contents/Introduction”, Chapter 3 “Existing

Conditions,” and Chapter 5 “Goals and

Objectives.”

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Township Nature Trail Scavenger HuntSaturday, June 22, 2013

Join Thornbury Township, Delaware Nature Society and Ashland Nature Center for a fun-filled adventure! We will be learning about the woods, animal and aquatic wildlife, edible plants and the history of our Township as you compete along a guided trail in a scavenger hunt for prizes. Light refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Thornbury Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC).Place Locksley Bridge Parking Lot

Time 9:30am–11:00am

Info 610.399.0205 (Allen McCann)

610.558.0380 (Rich White)

610.459.3231 (Larry Barrett)

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Continued from page 6

Fertilizing

• Fertilize only when necessary or not

at all. Have your soil tested before

you apply. Visit www.soiltestinglab.

colostate.edu for more information.

• Do not fertilize if it the forecast calls for

rain in the next day or two.

Yard Design

• Consider installing a rain garden or a

rain water barrel and directing your roof

drains to it.

• Incorporate swales and berms to your

landscape so runoff is contained and

doesn’t leave your yard.

• Consider using bricks, flagstone, gravel,

and other porous

materials instead of

impervious surfaces,

such as sidewalks and

driveways.

• Add trees and shrubs

to capture and hold

rainwater before it

can reach the ground.

Irrigation Ditches and Creek Areas

• Keep a mowing and fertilizing buffer

around ditches and creeks so that

erosion and nutrient loading are

minimized.

Exterior Cleaning

• Use dry cleanup methods, such as a

broom and dust pan or leaf blower

whenever possible

• If you must use water, divert it to

landscaping where it can infiltrate.

Thank you for keeping our creeks clean!

KEEP OUR CREEKS CLEAN:TIPS FOR YARD WORK Updates from the Commission:

• We are making great progress collecting the Oral Histories.

• The Frazer Ruins Stabilization Project has entered the bidding process for stabilization and enhancement.

Historical Trivia: • First known use of the word Historic

was in 1594.• George Washington was a

Congressman from Virginia. Of the 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence, what number signer was he? (Answser below.)

Lastly, we join Thornbury’s Historical Society in congratulating JimRaith for receiving the 24thLuckenbackAward. This prestigious award recognizes the efforts of individuals whose commitment to the preservation of the Historic Resources of our Township is worthy of acknowledgment and appreciation. Thank you and congratulations to Jim Raith!

Trivia Answser: George did not sign the Declaration of Independence, however, as President of the Constitutional Convention, he was the first signer of the Constitution.

Have you ever experience this? You’re Looking for a shortcut and minutes from a major highway you decide to take a turn onto a smaller less travelled road. Hmmm… where does this road go? After passing through great scenery, wondering where you are, you wind up in a small village full of historical buildings. Some of us may have just found a new place to spend some time, while others just drive thru knowing not to turn down that road again. Beautiful Downtown Thornton is one of those small towns you can come across that way.

This small town and surrounding community boasts 204 documented Historical Properties with 488 Associated Resources. Most are in good repair, are well treated by their current owners and all are protected by a Historic Preservation Ordinance our Township chose to implement years ago. We are indebted to the owners of these properties for their diligence. Without their caring, we would lose much of our history. It takes special people to care enough to protect these resources. Thank them if you get a chance. They help to make this community a more desirable one in which to live.

“When the well is dry, we will know the worth of water” – Ben Franklin

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Historical Commission Letter

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Rustin Run .....................................................6|1

No Board of Supervisors Mtg ...................6|5

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .......6|7

FOUNDER’S DAY ..........................................6|8

Planning Commission Mtg .................... 6|12

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 6|14

WCASD Last Day of School..................... 6|17

Historical Commission Mtg ................... 6|18

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .......8|2

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .......8|9

Music & Crabs at Thornbury Park ...........8|9

Historical Commission Mtg ................... 8|14

EAC Mtg ...................................................... 8|15

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 8|16

Historical Commission Mtg ................... 8|20

Board of Supervisors Mtg ...................... 8|21

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 8|23

Park and Recreation Mtg ........................ 8|27

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 8|30

No Board of Supervisors Mtg ...................7|3

PARADE Twp. Offices Closed ......................7|4

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .......7|5

Planning Commission Mtg .................... 7|10

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 7|12

Historic Commission Mtg ...................... 7|16

Board of Supervisors Mtg (5:00pm) .... 6|19

Township Phillies Game.......................... 6|19

EAC Mtg ...................................................... 6|20

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 6|21

EAC Scavenger Hunt ................................ 6|22

Park and Recreation Mtg ........................ 6|25

Sewer Committee Mtg ........................... 6|27

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 6|28

Board of Supervisors Mtg ...................... 7|17

EAC Mtg ...................................................... 7|18

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 7|19

No Park and Recreation Mtg ................. 7|23

Sewer Committee Mtg ........................... 7|25

Twp. Offices Closed (Summer Hours) .... 7|26

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SOUTHEASTERN PA 19399

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Cheyney, PA 19319

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RUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS

RUSTIN CORNER

06|1|13: 7:30pm

Spring Dinner Theatre

06|1|13: 4:30pm

Rustin Run (5k)

06|5|13:

Seniors Last Day

06|11|13: 6:00pm

Graduation Ceremony

THORNBURY TOWNSHIPd e l a w a r e c o u n t y i n c o r p o r a t e d 1 6 8 7

STAFF & OFFICIALS

Township Manager

Jeffrey T. Seagraves:

610.399.8383 x104

Licenses & Inspection

Peg Beckson: 610.399.8383 x103

Public Works

Lindsey Price: 610.399.8372 x106

Tax Collector

Willard McMullin: 610.459.8475

West Chester Area School District

484.266.1000

District Justice

Richard Cappelli: 610.558.3605

PA State Police 484.840.1000

PA Senator – 26th District

Edwin Erickson: 610.853.4100

PA Rep – 168th District

Thomas H. Killion: 610.325.1541

US Rep – 7th District

Pat Meehan: 202.225.2011

US Senators

Patrick Toomey: 202.224.4254

Robert Casey, Jr.: 202.224.6324

BOARD MEETINGS

Board of Supervisors

1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 7:00pm

James Raith, Chairman

James Kelly, Vice Chairman

Sheri Perkins, Supervisor

Zoning Hearing Board

1st Monday (if needed): 7:00pm

Environmental Advisory Council

3rd Thursday: 7:00pm

Park & Recreation Board

4th Tuesday: 7:00pm

Historical Commission

3rd Tuesday: 7:00pm

Planning Commission

2nd & 4th Wednesday: 7:00pm

Sewer Committee

4th Thursday: 7:00pm

CONTACT 6 Township Drive, Cheyney, PA 19319

tel 610.399.8383 fax 610-399-3162

www.thornbury.org

Mon through Fri, 7:30am – 5pm

THORNBURY TOWNSHIP, DELAWARE COUNTYc a l e n d a r , m e e t i n g s a n d c o n t a c t s

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Thornbury Township congratulates the

2013 Senior Class of Rustin!

Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always

pays the best interest!” Graduates, this is your opportunity to enter

the world and do something wonderful. Wether you choose to go

to college, get your first full time job, start a business – no matter

what you do with your future, never stop learning. Do great things

and make your hometown proud!