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Where can you go to get a professional Tennis Lesson for $10.00? Thornbury Township, of course! Township residents Cindy Slachta and Tom Haviland are serving up tennis lessons. Maybe you have never played the game or even had a lesson before. Don’t let that stop you. Cindy and Tom will make sure that you love the sport as much as they do. Don’t drop the ball! Take advantage of the inexpensive lessons offered on the courts of Thornbury Park and register today. You MUST be registered and be a resident of Thornbury Township in order to take a $10.00 lesson. Register at www.thornbury.org. (Has anyone picked up on all of the tennis vocabulary or did we lob this shot?) TENNIS ANYONE? Thornbury Township Arts and Recreation Camp Monday, June 22 – Friday, July 31, 2015 Children Ages 5 – 11 At Thornbury Township Summer Arts and Recreation Camp you have the luxury of choice. You can register your child for a full day or a half day, one week or one day. It’s fun, close to home and affordable. Residents of Thornbury Township and non-residents both are welcome. At Camp they will enjoy outdoor games and sports, water fun day, music and song writing, and this year we are bringing back the kid’s favorites activities. Tuesday is Soccer Shots day, and Wednesday is Blocks 4 Kidz day where the kids will build automated Lego toys. Thursday is Magic day. Kevin Joyce, the Magician, will show the kids a trick and teach them how to do it themselves and of course no summer camp experience is complete without tie dying t-shirts. This year we added Mad Science weekly workshops. Fun for everyone! Camp dates are June 22nd to July 31st. We offer half day Camp from 9am to 12pm or 12pm to 3pm. Full day Camp runs from 9am to 3pm. We offer weekly camp; all mornings, all afternoons or five full days. You also have the choice of bringing your child just for one or two days. You will find all of the details on our website at www.thornbury.org or you can come into the Township building and pick up a registration form. Camp Directors Chris and Cindy McCord are looking forward to another summer of fun! summer 2015 thornbury.org 2 page Manager's Letter Discount Park Tickets 7 page Fertilize Your Lawn Mosquito Repellent 6 page Historical Commission Planning Commission 3 page Board Chair Letter Board Actions 4 page EAC Update Dog Waste Dangers 5 page Park & Rec Events Thornbury Parks

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Page 1: Thornbury Township Arts and Recreation Camp · Park Ticket Type Selling Price Adventure Aquarium Adult (13+) $19.00 Camden, NJ Child (2-12) $15.00 Baltimore Aquarium Adult (12+) $31.00

Where can you go

to get a professional

Tennis Lesson for

$10.00? Thornbury

Township, of course!

Township residents Cindy Slachta

and Tom Haviland are serving up

tennis lessons. Maybe you have never

played the game or even had a lesson

before. Don’t let that stop you. Cindy

and Tom will make sure that you love

the sport as much as they do. Don’t

drop the ball! Take advantage of the

inexpensive lessons offered on the

courts of Thornbury Park and register

today. You MUST be registered and be

a resident of Thornbury Township in

order to take a $10.00 lesson. Register

at www.thornbury.org. (Has anyone

picked up on all of the tennis vocabulary

or did we lob this shot?)

TENNISANYONE?

Thornbury TownshipArts and Recreation CampMonday, June 22 – Friday, July 31, 2015Children Ages 5 – 11

At Thornbury Township Summer Arts and Recreation Camp you have the luxury of choice. You can register your child for a full day or a half day, one week or one day. It’s fun, close to home and affordable. Residents of Thornbury Township and non-residents both are welcome. At Camp they will enjoy outdoor games and sports, water fun day, music and song writing, and this year we are bringing back the kid’s favorites activities. Tuesday is Soccer Shots day, and Wednesday is Blocks 4 Kidz day where the kids will build automated Lego toys. Thursday is Magic day. Kevin Joyce, the Magician, will show the kids a trick and teach them how to do it themselves and of course no summer camp experience is complete without tie dying t-shirts. This year we added Mad Science weekly workshops. Fun for everyone! Camp dates are June 22nd to July 31st. We offer half day Camp from 9am to 12pm or 12pm to 3pm. Full day Camp runs from 9am to 3pm. We offer weekly camp; all mornings, all afternoons or five full days. You also have the choice of bringing your child just for one or two days. You will find all of the details on our website at www.thornbury.org or you can come into the Township building and pick up a registration form. Camp Directors Chris and Cindy McCord are looking forward to another summer of fun!

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2p a g e Manager's Letter Discount Park Tickets 7p a g e Fertilize Your Lawn

Mosquito Repellent6p a g e Historical Commission Planning Commission3p a g e Board Chair Letter

Board Actions 4p a g e EAC UpdateDog Waste Dangers 5p a g e Park & Rec Events

Thornbury Parks

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Park Ticket Type Selling Price

Adventure Aquarium Adult (13+) $19.00Camden, NJ Child (2-12) $15.00Baltimore Aquarium Adult (12+) $31.00Baltimore, MD Child (3-11) $21.00Blue Mountain Aerial Park* Xtreme Laser Tag (2 hours, Ages 8+) $30.00Palmerton, PA Aerial Park (8+, includes 3x Park Access) $38.00

Climb, Zip and Dine $81.00Crayola Experience Easton, PA General Admission (2+) $15.00Dorney Park Adult (48” and over) $41.00Allentown, PA Jr. (3+, under 48”)/Sr. (62+) $33.00Dutch Wonderland Regular (3-59) / Sr. Tickets at Park Only $33.00Hershey Park Adult (9-54) $43.00

Child (3-8)/Senior (55-69) $36.00Early Adult (5/1-6/30, Sun-Fri) $38.00Early Child (5/1-6/30, Sun-Fri) $31.00

Longwood Gardens Discount Coupon ProgramMorey’s Piers** Water Park (All Day, Ages 2-65) $35.00Wildwood, NJ Rides Only (48” and over) $45.00

Flexible Ride & Water Park Adult (48”+) $58.00Flexible Ride & Water Park Child (under 48”) $45.00Same Day Ride & Water Park $50.00

PA Renaissance Faire*** Adult (12+) $21.00or Celtic Fling*** Lancaster, PA Child (5-11) $9.00Philadelphia Zoo General Admission (age 2+) $17.00Six Flags Great Adventure Regular (3+) Theme Park $38.00Jackson, NJ Hurricane Harbor Water Park $29.00

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Township Manager LetterHello fellow residents. Welcome to a hard earned summer! After this past winter and what would hardly be considered spring, we can hopefully look forward to nicer weather. With that weather comes a variety of events to enjoy in Thornbury Township. Check out our website for the calendar of events, but the Fourth of July Parade, Friday night movies and the Thornbury Summer Camp are a few of the highlights.

As the weather changes, many of us find ourselves clearing out unwanted clothes or other household items. The Township offers a few options through our big trash pick-up, electronic and “anything with a

plug” recycling, and of course our regular recycling program. Another great option came to light during a recent tour of the Goodwill Store and Donation Center in Exton.

Goodwill accepts clothing and shoes in any condition. I always thought that you shouldn’t take damaged or stained clothing or worn out shoes. Wrong. Goodwill finds a home for almost everything they accept. If items can’t be resold, they are recycled for rags or sent to textile mills for recycling. The wonderful thing is that all of the profit goes to fulfilling their mission statement; Goodwill works to enhance the dignity

and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.

Please consider helping Goodwill in their efforts, take the time to bag up some of your unwanted goods and deliver them to a local Goodwill Store. They can use the items, and you may be able to use the tax deduction.

Jeff Seagraves, township manager

2015 Discount Ticket Sales Price List(List and Prices Subject to Change)

* Climb, Zip & Dine package includes two Aerial Park passes and a $40 food voucher to Slopeside Pub & Grill. **Flexible Combo ticket is valid for full day Amusement Piers and full day Water Park Pass and can be used on different days. Seniors over 65 and Children under age 2 free at waterparks only. These tickets have no expiration date.***Tickets valid for Celtic Fling - 6/27-28 2015 / Renaissance Faire - 8/1-10/25 2015

PROPER DISPOSAL OF AN AMERICAN FLAG

Flag Burning CeremonyJune 13, 2015 at 10:00am

The U.S. Flag Code states,

“The flag, when it is in such

condition that it is no longer

a fitting emblem for display,

should be destroyed in a dignified way,

preferably by burning.”

On Saturday June 13th the West Chester

American Legion is holding their annual

flag burning ceremony at 10:00am at

the park next to the West Goshen Police

Station and Municipal offices. (1025 Paoli

Pike, West Chester, PA 19380). Adults

and children are encouraged to attend

this 15 minute ceremony. They will burn

approximately 12-15 flags at the ceremony.

There are about 2000 unserviceable flags

that are deposited each year in the West

Chester American Legion on Gay Street.

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Board Chairman Letter

January 5th 2015

• Appointed Dominique Avella to the

position of Junior Supervisor for

the year 2015.

• Authorized the Township Manager to

attend a continuing education training

course in Harrisburg, from January

12th through the 15, 2015.

January 21, 2015

• Appointed Deborah Zitarelli to

the position of Zoning Hearing Board

Secretary for the year 2015, was

approved.

• Approved a donation to the CRC in

the amount of $250.00 for their 18th

Annual Stream Clean-Up.

February 4th 2015

• A contribution to the “Walk for the

Wounded Foundation” in the amount

of $1,000.00 for their 2015 campaign,

was approved

February 18, 2015

• Authorized the Roadmaster to

obtain information and pricing for

improvements at Palmer

Arboretum, obtain

pricing under the State

contract to trade in 2

mowers, and to obtain

bids to remodel the

restrooms in the lower

level of the Township

Building.

March 4, 2015

• Approved funding the Annual Thornbury

Township Scholarship Award in the

amount of $1000.00.

RECENT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTIONS

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Hello fellow residents. Once again we are welcoming spring with enthusiasm and looking forward to the many events planned by the Park and Recreation Board and the Township staff for Summer fun.

We always start the season off with our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Thornbury Park. This ceremony gets bigger every year. It is a testament to our community that so many people make this ceremony a priority.

We started an important tradition in 2012, when we instituted Founder’s Day. The 2015 Founder’s Day follows tradition, in being another home-town community celebration enjoyed by all of our wonderful residents. The fun will continue in 2016, as well!

As you may have noticed, after many phone calls, we finally got Penn DOT to repair the state roads within our Township. Thank you for your patience.

The Board of Supervisors welcomes you to attend all of our meetings but especially our annual, outdoor meeting. On June 3rd 2015 please join us at Thornbury Park at 7:00 pm. Lite refreshments will be served.

In April we celebrated our 8th Annual Local Government Day at Thornbury Township. Rustin High School Seniors came to learn about how their government operates and how it directly affects them. The students were inspired by Rep. Tom Killion, Sen. Dominic Pileggi’s chief of staff, Darren Smith, Judge Wendy Roberts, and Delaware County’s District Attorney Jack Whelan and County Council, to name a few. The students are encouraged to get involved, volunteer and most importantly—vote.

Summer is here! Please practice pool safety and drive carefully as you head to your vacation spot. See you around town! Jim Raith, Chairman board of supervisors

Harriet Tuttle Retires from Thornbury Preschool

Harriet taught and ran Thornbury

Preschool since 1999 and retired this

past Spring. The school is now in the

capable and caring hands of one of her

best teachers, Christine Kirkland. “Mrs.

Tuttle was entrusted with many of our

children over the years, some of whom

are now in college” said Chairman

Raith. Harriett said that she had a lot

of the fun through the years. The Board

presented Harriett with a bouquet

of flowers and wished her and her

husband Paul a very happy retirement.

Quiz Winners at Local Government Day

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Dog Waste DangersAmericans spend close to 60 billion dollars each year on their pets and there are over 80 million dogs in America. We all love our fury friends, but no one loves to clean up after them, yet it is one of the most important jobs as a dog owner. Some people believe that dog poop will act as mulch or is good for the soil. That is not true.

Dog feces left on the ground, whether it is in the shrubs or woods or on the pavement, will wash into waterways, sometimes carrying bacteria that can make people sick. Because dogs eat just about anything, and their digestive systems can handle just about anything, their poop is very toxic. Just one dog will produce more bacteria in one day than a person, a horse and a cow combined. The CDC warns us that one single dog dropping can contain 3 million fecal bacteria, along with parasites and viruses that can be passed to humans and other pets as well. Scientists developed a new genetic test to figure out how much dogs

are contributing to bacteria in our waterways. Dog feces is third on the list of contributors to contaminated water. In just a couple of days, 100 dogs can deposit enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay, and all watershed areas within 20 miles of it, to swimming and fishing. Think about that for a minute: 100 dogs can contaminate 20 miles of rivers, lakes, streams and runoff areas.

What can you do to properly dispose of your pet’s feces? There is a new pet service available now contributing to the 60 billion we spend. Companies will actually come to your home and pick up after your dog, horse, cow, or cat. You can do the same for free, pick it up in a biodegradable bag and throw it in your trash can. Another option is to pick it up and flush it down the toilet. Always carry biodegradable bags with you, share them with fellow dog walkers. Do your part—and ask your friends and neighbors to do the same.

Environmental Advisory Council

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In late March, Thornbury’s EAC and helpful residents conducted the first trail clearing of the year and created an attractive wooded walking trail that meanders along the Chester Creek, and gives one very little sense that they are in a suburban community. Thornbury’s latest open space acquisition is the historic Grove Farm along Station Road. We are looking forward to future connection to the Luckenbach Trail here. Unfortunately due to a sewer pipe break the CRC had to cancel their annual Stream Clean-Up for fear of a pollution threat. For many years we have marked our trails with

white plastic circular disks. These have required replacement or annual maintenance. This year on the Patterson Woods Trail we have used a white triangle painted directly

on the trunk. If this proves successful we will continue this approach on all trails, so be prepared to see either of the two trail markers in the future. The two trails

(Luckenbach and Patterson Woods) are footpaths which were in quite good condition and gave evidence of frequent use (which minimized the maintenance needed). We were encouraged that folks are “exploring” our Township this way.

WINNERS FROM THE MAY 9TH TOWNSHIP DOG SHOWTop picture: Josh Howat is proud of

Helios, the ‘Biggest Dog Champion.’

Left: Ruthie wins ‘Most Distinguished

Senior.’ Right: Kipton takes home

‘Cutest Puppy Champion.’

SAVE THE DATE

June 3, 2015OUTDOOR Board of Supervisors MeetingPlace Thornbury Park

Time 7:00pm

Refreshments served

Monday, June 8, 2015Western Delaware Valley Lion’s ClubCharity Golf OutingPlace Beckett Golf Course in NJ

Time Check in 10:00am, 12:00pm Start

Info www.wdvlionsclub.org

All Summer Festival at Rose Tree Park(Route 252 and Rose Tree Rd)

Info www.co.delaware.pa.us/summer

Saturday, June 6, 2015EAC Historic Hike and PicnicPlace Blossom Hill Rd. parking lot

Time 10:00am

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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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Wednesday, June 17, 2015Township Phillies Game (7:05 game)

Phillies vs. Baltimore Orioles game. Tickets go on sale June 1. Maximum purchase is six tickets, $15

Place Township Building

Time 5:00pm

Cost $15.00 (includes transportation)

Sunday, June 14, 2015Thornbury Twp. Senior ClubBBQ and a Movie Seniors come and enjoy hot dogs, burgers and bring your neighbors. It’s always fun to see new faces!Place Township Building

Time 4:00pm

Cost Free!

Friday, June 26, 2015Movie in the ParkBeginning our eigth year of Fourth Fridays! Movie begins at dusk. Snacks will be providedPlace Thornbury Park

Time Sundown

Saturday, July 4, 2015Fourth of July Parade

Get creative and get intothe float contest with your family and friends. Prizes will be awarded!

Place Assemble at Bethlehem United

Methodist Church 9:30am

Time Parade begins at 10:00am

Friday, July 24, 20154th Annual Crab Fest

Join us for crabs under the Pavilion. Fun DJ will provide all of the hits. Water and soda will be provided. This is our

Township Manager’s favorite Fourth Friday event. Call the Township at 610.399.8383 or order your crabs on line. (Market price)Place Thornbury Park Pavilion

Time 6:00-9:00pm

Friday, August 28, 2015 Children’s Music and ActivityThis one is super fun for the little ones! Place Thornbury Park

Time 7:00

Friday, September 25, 2015Movie in the Park

Enjoy the last movie of the summer in the park with your friends and neighbors. Fireworks following the movie.

Place Thornbury Park

Time Sundown

Mondays all Summer LongFREE YOGA in Thornbury ParkSponsored by the Park & Recreation Board featuring Thornbury Township’s own Barefoot Yoga. Bring your own mat.Place Thornbury Park

Time 7:00pm

PALMER ARBORETUM BOCCE BALL COURT

This summer

construction begins

on a Bocce Ball court

at Palme, brought to

you by the hard work of resident Eagle

Scout Abe Yoder. He, in cooperation

with the Public Works department, has

been planning the work for months.

We should be able to enjoy a Bocce

Ball game at Palmer Arboretum by

the end of the summer! B.Y.O.B.B. (bring

your own bocce balls)

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Library Events

2nd Wednesday of Every Month

“Books on Tap” Club

The Books on Tap club meets

at 7:30pm on the second

Wednesday of every month

at McKenzie Brew House

Chadds Ford. Titles include The Devil in the

White City by Erik Larson and The Martian

by Andy Weir. Pick up a free copy at the

library and join us for a “spirited” discussion.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Carnaby St. Music

Carnaby St. takes their listeners on a

musical experience through the 1960s

on June 11th at 7pm in

the Community Room.

Featuring music from the

British Invasion along

with various American artists, Carnaby St.

breathes new life into the songs that are

fondly remembered as the cornerstones

for popular music’s favorite era. Come

enjoy this free program and find out more

information about the library’s Adult

Summer Reading program!

Saturday, August 29, 2015

35th Anniversary Celebration

The library will be

celebrating its 35th

anniversary with a fun-

filled family event on

August 29th. Lots of fun activities, live

entertainment, and food in the works!

Check the library’s website

(www.kohllibrary.org) or Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/rklibrary) for

more details.

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“Our buildings are not ours. They belong, partly to those who built them and partly to the generations of mankind who are to follow us. The dead still have their right to them: That which they labored for… we have no right to obliterate. What we ourselves have built, we are at liberty to throw down. But what other men gave their strength and wealth and life to accomplish, their right over it does not pass away with their death.”

—John Ruskin

How many acres do you need to live comfortably? Family Acreage Requirements in the 1700’s

During the 1700’s James Lemon, a researcher who studied southeastern Pennsylvania extensively, constructed a table of what a family of five would require to live comfortably in this region. Based on his calculations, a family of five would need six acres devoted to cultivation of wheat and rye. Lemon determined that the average yield for wheat and rye was 10 bushels per acre which meant the family had 60 bushels of grain for its bread production during the year. In addition, two acres would be needed for a garden, orchard and flax bed to produce enough vegetables, fruit and clothing for the family over the year. An additional 65 to 70 acres was necessary for the raising of five pigs, a steer, five cows, eight sheep and four horses. Thus about 75 acres was required to support a family of five.

Planning Commission News

Subdivision and Land Development:Redding Subdivision – Sketch Plan, 158 Locksley Rd.: The plan depicts a 3 lot subdivision of the 9.71 acre property. The subdivision would create 2 lots (each lot consisting of 2 acres) for development of single family detached dwellings. The third lot would contain the existing 2 story dwelling on a 5.036 acre lot. Discussion began on January 14, 2015. Discussions will continue once revised plans are received.

Crane Tract, Preliminary, Major Subdivision, 105 Stoney Bank Rd. The plan proposes to subdivide 55 acres into 29 lots (23 lots to the east of Stoney

Bank Rd. and 4 lots to the west of Stoney Bank Rd.), 27 being residential with 2 serving as open space. Discussion began on May 8, 2013. The last discussion was held on March 12, 2014. Discussions will continue once revised plans are received.

Ordinances:Pipeline Regulations Ordinance: This item was discussed at the February and March Planning Commission meetings. At the March meeting there was a consensus by the members to postpone further discussion until the members could deliberate on numerous associated topics, such as noise limits and setbacks.

Historical Commission

BookClub

Music!

Party!

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Children’s ProgramsThe summer calendar of children’s

programs is jam-packed with exciting

programs!

Monday, June 15, 2015

Summer Learning Kick Off Party

Join the Concordville Fire

Company and Delaware

County Sherriff’s Office

from 10:30am-12:30pm

at the Library to kick off summer learning.

Summer Reading

Register for Summer Reading

and learn more about

other programs including

the Elmwood Park Zoo,

Sciencetellers, Makin’ Music, and a visit

from the Star Wars 501st legion Garrison

Carida!

Other ProgramsOur Afternoon and Evening

Book Clubs continue to meet

on the third Wednesday

of each month. Upcoming

books include The Dinner by Herman Koch

and Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

Other NotesThe library will be closed Sundays

during the summer from June 14th

through September 6th. The library

will also be closed for the 4th of July.

Materials can still be returned to the

outside bins on these days.

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Before reaching for the OFF try these easy to

grow plants that actually repel mosquitos.

They are beautiful and DEET-FREE!

Citronella

Like the candles and torches, the distinctive

citronella aroma masks other attractants to

mosquitoes, which makes it hard for the pests

to find you. The plant is better since it has a

stronger smell. It can grow to 5-6 feet and can

be brought inside in the winter if in a planter.

Horsemint

Otherwise known as Beebalm. This plant is a

lot like Citronella, it gives off a strong incense

like odor which confuses the mosquito. Its

odor masks the smell of you. This plant grows

fast and enjoys shade.

Ageratum

Mosquitos despise the smell of this plant. The

ageratum has a pretty blue flower and does

well in sun or partial sun.

Catnip

Scientists can’t figure out why the mosquitos

hate this plant but they do. This plant has

been proven to be more effective than DEET.

This plant grows like a weed. Cats do not like

this plant either, so cat owners may not want

to try this one.

Marigolds

This flower contains Pyrethrum which is a

compound used in many insect repellents. The

bright color may attract wasps, so keep these

flowers in the garden. They also repel insects

from eating your vegetables.

Disposing of grass clippings is the most labor-intensive part of mowing the lawn for many homeowners. You can skip all that work and let your grass clippings fertilize your lawn for free. Grass clippings contain nitrogen and phosphorus and can fertilize your lawn naturally. This can cut or eliminate the need for additional fertilizers, which can damage our streams. Clippings can also be composted and used to create high-quality fertilizers for your garden.

Start mowing by making two or three passes blowing grass clippings into the center of your lawn, not the street or driveway. Make sure to mow when grass is dry so that clippings do not clump together. Set the mower to a height of 2½ to 3 inches to better hide clippings and keep a healthier lawn. Mow weekly in the spring and as needed through the summer. Clippings left on your lawn will biodegrade quickly because they are 90% water. It should not cause thatch buildup. If the grass is very high (say, after returning from a vacation), consider making two cuts: a “trim” with the mower set high, followed a few days later by a cut to your regular length. This will give the clippings a chance to degrade into the lawn and avoid having long clippings covering the lawn.

To be sure you are giving your yard the nutrients it needs and not providing too much fertilizer, test your soil. Contact your local Penn State Extension office to order a soil test kit for only $9-12 (Delaware County: 610-690-2655, Chester County: 610-696-3500).

For your lawn and your streams, keep your grass clippings on your lawn. Your wallet will also appreciate the change, as you will need fewer fertilizers and less water.

Fertilize Your Lawn the Easy Way

Mosquito Repelling Plants

Party!

Events

BookClub

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OUTDOOR Board of Supervisors Mtg. ...............6|3

EAC Hike & Picnic.......................................................6|6

Planning Commission Mtg .................................6|10

Historical Commission Mtg ................................6|16

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

Twp. Phillies Game .................................................6|17

Board of Supervisors Mtg, 5:00pm .................6|17

RUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors from Thornbury Township!

All 65 members from the Class of 2015 have made significant

contributions to Rustin High School, in the classroom, on the

stage, on our athletic fields, and in the community through

hundreds of hours of service. Each of you will be missed!

Best of luck to all of you in your future endeavors.

Make us proud and make a difference!

Sincerely,

The Administration, Faculty and Staff of Rustin High School

Zoning Hearing Board Mtg (if nec.) ....................8|3

Board of Supervisors Mtg .......................................8|5

Planning Commission Mtg .................................8|12

Historical Commission Mtg ................................8|18

Environmental Advisory Council Mtg.............8|20

First Day of School WCASD ...................................8|31

Park & Recreation Board Mtg ............................8|25

Sewer Committee Mtg. ........................................8|27

4th Friday Movie in the Park ...............................8|28

Twp. Offices Closed .....................................................7|3

4th of July Parade.......................................................7|4

Zoning Hearing Board Mtg (if nec.) ....................7|6

Planning Commission Mtg ................................... 7|8

Board of Supervisors Mtg ....................................7|15

Environmental Advisory Council Mtg .......6|18

Father’s Day ...............................................................6|21

First Day of Twp. Summer Camp ......................6|22

Park & Rec. Mtg .......................................................6|23

Sewer Committee Mtg .........................................6|25

4th Friday Movie in the Park ...............................6|26

Environmental Advisory Council Mtg.............7|16

Historical Commission Mtg ................................7|21

Sewer Committee Mtg .........................................7|23

4th Friday Crab Fest ...............................................7|24

Last Day of Twp. Summer Camp.......................7|31

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Cheyney, PA 19319

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STAFF & OFFICIALS

Township Manager

Jeffrey T. Seagraves:

610.399.8383 x104

Licenses & Inspection

Susan Daudert: 610.399.8383 x101

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

Wendy Roberts: 610.558.3605

PA State Police 484.840.1000

PA Senator – 9th District

Dominic Pileggi

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 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

M-Th: 7:30am – 5:00pm, F: Closed

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