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Tredyffrin Township • 1100 Duportail Road • Berwyn, PA • Chester County • 610-644-1400 • www.tredyffrin.org Let's all give them a big thanks and support them by using their services today and throughout the year. FALL 2015 NEWSLETTER The community events in Tredyffrin Township would not be possible without assistance from some very special sponsors. th Through their support, we are able to continue to offer the Summer Concert Series, provide a great 4 of July Celebration, and hold the Township Community Day in Wilson Farm Park. Our sponsors for 2015 included: Community Event Sponsors Platinum Tredyffrin Township Foundation for Parks & Recreation Bronze Gannett Fleming Companies McCormick Taylor, Inc. Silver Brandywine Realty Trust Echo Reality, LP Gawthrop Greenwood, P.C. Regency Centers Saul Ewing, LLP Gold Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Paoli Hospital Main Line Health Penn Medicine

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Page 1: Tredyffrin Township Newsletter Fall 2015

Tredyffrin Township • 1100 Duportail Road • Berwyn, PA • Chester County • 610-644-1400 • www.tredyffrin.org

Let's all give them a big thanks and support them by using their services today and throughout the year.

FALL 2015 NEWSLETTERThe community events in Tredyffrin Township would not be possible without assistance from some very special sponsors.

thThrough their support, we are able to continue to offer the Summer Concert Series, provide a great 4 of July Celebration, and hold the Township Community Day in Wilson Farm Park. Our sponsors for 2015 included:

Community Event Sponsors

PlatinumTredyffrin Township

Foundation forParks & Recreation

BronzeGannett Fleming Companies

McCormick Taylor, Inc.

SilverBrandywine Realty Trust

Echo Reality, LPGawthrop Greenwood, P.C.

Regency Centers Saul Ewing, LLP

GoldMetropolitan Veterinary Associates

Paoli Hospital Main Line HealthPenn Medicine

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TOWNSHIP MANAGER

ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER& DIRECTOR OF

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FINANCE DIRECTOR

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

SENIOR BUILDING OFFICIAL

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES

SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE

POLICE LIEUTENANTS

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

William F. Martin

Matthew Baumann

Joseph DiRocco, CPA

Stephen Burgo, P.E.

Dean Wilkins

Michael Pilotti

Michael Packard

Anthony Giaimo

Joseph GlattsTaro Landis

Vincent Donohue

Important Phone Numbers

Michael C. Heaberg, Kristen Kirk Mayock,

John P. DiBuonaventuroMark Freed

Paul W. OlsonEvelyn RichterMurph Wysocki

ChairVice Chair

Environmental Advisory CouncilHistorical Commission

Library Board of TrusteesMunicipal Authority

Parks & Recreation BoardPension Trustees

Planning CommissionStormwater Committee

Traffic CommitteeZoning Hearing Board

Volunteer Boards

Board of Supervisors Township Staff

PLEASE NOTE: thDuring your participation in and attendance at Township events and activities like the Summer Concert Series, 4 of

July Celebration, or Community Day, you may be filmed, videotaped, and/or photographed by Township Staff. Your attendance serves as permission for use of your image by the Township (for example: in newsletters or on the Township website).

Tredyffrin Township Building

Tredyffrin Township Police Department

Tredyffrin TownshipPublic Works Department

Fire and Ambulance

Tredyffrin Township Libraries

Tredyffrin/Easttown School District

Phone .........................................610-644-1400Fax .............................................610-993-9186Website ..............................www.tredyffrin.orgEmail [email protected]

Emergency ..................................................911Business .....................................610-644-3221Dispatch .....................................610-647-1440

Business .....................................610-408-3620

Berwyn Fire Company................................911Paoli Fire Company ....................................911Radnor Fire Company ................................911

Strafford .....................................610-688-7092Paoli ...........................................610-296-7996

Business .....................................610-240-1900Emergency Closing Number ......................854

Malvern Fire Department ...........................911

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Public Meetings for 2015Board of SupervisorsMembers serve four-year terms and they are the Township's decision making body of seven elected officials. Supervisors establish Township policy, initiate and adopt ordinances and resolutions relating to Township business, determine the rates for both real estate and other taxes they are empowered to use, and set both capital and operating budgets. Supervisors provide for police and fire protection, planning and zoning, street maintenance and snow removal, sewers, libraries, parks and recreation, regulate land use development and building construction. Supervisors also appoint key Township officials and residents to Township Authorities, Board and Commissions.7 PM - September 21, October 5 & 19, November 4 & 16, December 7 & 21

Environmental Advisory CouncilMembers serve three-year terms and are dedicated to exploring and promoting environmental initiatives in the Township. They work at the direction of the Board of Supervisors and as an extension of Township staff to research environmental issues and funding sources; to advise Township staff and supervisors; to sponsor environmental education; to partner with Township residents, outside agencies, and organizations with similar interests; and to coordinate environmental projects.7 PM - September 8, December 8

Historical CommissionMembers serve three-year terms and they advise the Township on matters concerning the preservation of historic resources. 7 PM - October 21

Library Board of TrusteesMembers serve three-year terms and they determine policy for the Tredyffrin Public Library (TPL) in Strafford and its branch in Paoli (PL). They make decisions concerning staffing and funding of Library operations. 7:30 PM - September 24 (TPL), October 22 (PL), December 10 (TPL)

Municipal AuthorityMembers serve five-year terms and the purpose of the Authority is to provide funding for sanitary sewer and highway projects in the Township by sales of Municipal Bonds. The Municipal Authority owns all the sanitary sewer facilities and leases them to the Township.7 PM - October 13

Park and Recreation BoardMembers serve five-year terms and consist of nine volunteers, seven appointed by Tredyffrin Supervisors and two by the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District. The Board oversees the acquisition, development and use of park sites and supervises park activities. The mission of the Parks & Rec Board is to enhance the quality of life for residents of all ages through parks, recreation programs, and open

space preservation.7 PM - September 9, October 14, November 10

Planning CommissionMembers serve four-year terms and are authorized to prepare, update and oversee implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance, and to review land development and subdivision applications. Land development decisions by the Planning Commission are final, while the Board of Supervisors has final approval authority on all subdivision applications. 7 PM - September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

Zoning Hearing BoardMembers serve three-year terms and consist of three members and three alternate members. Appeals for relief from decisions of the Zoning Officer and/or requirements in the Zoning Ordinance are handled by the Zoning Hearing Board. This is a quasi-judicial body whose decisions are not subject to the approval of the supervisors. 7 PM - September 24, October 22, November 18, December 16

Other authorities, boards and commission meetings in 2015;

Stormwater Committee: 7:30 AM - September 8, December 8

Traffic Committee: 7:30 AM -September 16, December 16

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Message from Anthony Giaimo, Superintendent of PoliceA s y o u w i l l surely agree, we have a wonderful " s e n s e " o f community here in Tredyf f r in T o w n s h i p . T h r o u g h i t s people and its s t r u c t u r e , T r e d y f f r i n Township has historically fostered a true community atmosphere. We realize that this notion of "community" is not only limited to the residents of the township, but businesses, schools, places of worship and, of course, the emergency first responders who are all integral parts of Tredyffrin Township. So, as a part of our community, I wish to extend our warmest greetings to everyone from the police department. On a personal note, I can certainly say, that I have enjoyed my 25+ year tenure with the police department, and the close connection to our community of friends.

Over the past several years, the police department has engaged in a number of new and innovative community programs. The development of these new programs was

based on connecting with the broadest spectrum of people, from our youngest community members to our most senior. Such programs as the Police Learning Series, Police Summer Kid's Camp, Tredyffrin Community and Police Association (TCPA), Take 25, Drug Turn In, Ha l l oween /Ho l iday Sa fe ty , Drug Awareness, Bike Rodeo, Town Hall Meetings, and the Citizen's Police Academy have all been extremely successful in linking the community with the police department and needed resources.

One new program that we are extremely happy to have launched in 2015 is called Crime Watch, which can be accessed through the Tredyffrin Township website at w w w . t r e d y f f r i n . o r g o r www.tredyffrinpd.org . Crime Watch, an interactive website, is part of a larger information portal and contains vital safety information for the community. Within this website, we will continually post crime trend

updates, recent arrest data, and include vital safety and security information. We utilized a small focus group from our Community and Police Association to look at the proposed data presented on Crime Watch and they provided the Department with some additional recommendations. As an outcropping from this focus group, we provided enhanced information regarding scams and frauds, a parent's tool kit, local anti-drug and alcohol resources, anti-cyberbullying resources, and suicide prevention resources. Such additions have already been favorably received by a large number o f communi ty members . Additionally, I invite everyone to sign up for updates from Tredyffrin Crime Watch and feel free to contact the Police Department (Community Policing Unit Officer Rhonda Carroll at [email protected]) with requests for informational additions to the website.

In closing, I want to clearly note that the Tredyffrin Township Police Department stands to carry out the policing mission with the best interest of all people in mind. Never hesitate to contact the Police Department for assistance. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Fall/Winter season.

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15th Annual Tredyffrin TownshipCitizens Police Academy

Superintendent of Police, Anthony Giaimo III is pleased to announce that theTredyffrin Township Police Department will be conducting its 15th nnualCitizens Police Academy class beginning Tuesday, September 15, 2015.

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When: Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm, beginningSeptember 15, 2015

Where: Tredyffrin Township Municipal BuildingTraining Room

The class will run for 11 consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the Township Building. The program is designed to increase understanding between citizens and police officers through training and open communications. You will observe and learn all aspects of policing and emergency response to calls dealt with on a daily basis. You are not being trained as a police officer.

The academy is an excellent program to bring the community and police department together through mutual understanding. By participating in this program citizens promote community involvement - which is the most powerful force any law enforcement agency has in the fight against crime.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Director of Community Policing, Officer Rhonda Carroll, at 610-408-3654 or . Class size is limited to 25 people so your application as

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[email protected] , submit soon as possible. To apply, please download the application from www.tredyffrin.org. Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2015.

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Police News - Sergeant Kevin Moore

At the June meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Corporal Kevin Moore was promoted and sworn in to the rank Sergeant for the Tredyffrin Township Police Department. Sgt. Moore is a past president, vice-president and trustee of the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #11, and past president and vice-president of the Tredyffrin Township Police Association. The swearing in ceremony was held in Keene Hall at the Tredyffrin Township Municipal Building and presided over by Magisterial District Judge Analisa Sondergaard of the Chesterbrook District Court.

Sgt. Moore's promotion ceremony was attended by local law enforcement including

board members of FOP Lodge #11, retired Tredyffrin Township Police Department members, including former Superintendent Thomas Baynard and retired Sergeant William DeHaven. Sgt. Moore's family was in attendance and his wife, Sharon, held the Bible for the event, after which he expressed his thanks to his family and professional mentors, including Bill DeHaven.

Sergeant DeHaven, a long time Berwyn resident and former Tredyffrin Township Supervisor, made a presentation to Sgt. Moore of his badge of authority during the Supervisor's Meeting, presided over by Chairman Michael Heaberg. Police Supt. Anthony Giaimo highlighted some of Sergeant Moore's accomplishments including several lifesaving awards, his accident investigation prowess, vehicle inspection and weight enforcement certifications and labor law knowledge. Supt. Giaimo related, "Sgt. Moore, a 35 year veteran of the police department, is a great addition to the patrol leadership team. His true caring for the community and professionalism is truly an asset to our police department."

Sgt. Moore was hired in April, 1980, and in 2015, he received a Service Award for 35 years of service to the Tredyffrin community. During that time, he received numerous certifications in leadership, incident

command, labor law, weapons armor, accident investigation, and emergency medical responder, to name just a few. He was the recipient of numerous awards of merit and for bravery, unit citations, and citations for life saving, having been credited with not less than three lifesaving events. He served as one of the first members of the Department's new Field Training Program (FTO), which was recognized throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and used as a model in other Commonwealth Law Enforcement agencies. He was recognized by the Townwatch Association for outstanding service to our community, including volunteer work with the special needs community as well as other local programs.

L-R: Supt. Anthony Giaimo, Judge Analisa Sondergaard,Sharon Moore, Sgt. Kevin Moore

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New Service from Paoli Fire CompanyPaoli Fire Company purchased a mobile unit to be used on walking trails and at any large functions in the area. This vehicle is able to carry one patient on a stretcher and respond in areas where an ambulance may not be able to reach. TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP

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Inspections and Permit ServicesAs part of my daily inspection routine, I am in and out of the car as I make my way between job sites. And as such, I can almost recite every commercial that is on the radio today as I hear the same ones, over and over again.

But one stood out to me about a month ago from the Philadelphia Department of Labor and Industries, better known as L&I. Their pitch was the "New and Improved L&I!" The commercial indicated that their new found role was to not only be a regulatory agency, but also to help ensure that construction projects progress accurately, safely and most importantly, "Code Compliant". They also added that these improvements will help most projects have the best chance to be completed on time and on budget.

I can confidently boast that the Tredyffrin Township's Department of Inspection and Permit Services have proudly served using that exact concept and performance model for at least the last 15 years that I've been associated with the department. The most interesting and definite key element that I believe separates us from most other Code

Enforcement agencies is our commitment to customer service. Therein lies our mission to a most successful permit and inspections program.

All construction by law is to be code compliant at the very minimum. But, does it have to be such a dramatic and grueling task to get through the review and permitting process? I say absolutely not. Our department makes every effort to review and approve projects well ahead of what the State PAUCC mandates. With that, I'd like to think that is a factor to what may attract our residents and businesses. So, gather your plans and building specs. As always, Tredyffrin is open for business.

To the Philadelphia Dept. of L&I, congratulations and good luck with their new found approach to permits and inspections. And for our Tredyffrin Township residents, please always feel free to take full advantage of a proven commitment and willing partner to your next home improvement project.

Allow me to close by introducing our newest member of the Department of IPS,

Talene Prescott. Talene comes from a strong corporate structure and brings many

talents and ideas that will help increase our department's efficiency and service. If you need help with an application, review status, schedules, etc., just give her a call. Talene truly enjoys the interactions customer service brings. And if she can't answer your question, you can count on her to get you to the person that can.

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ENDOW AN ACRE - TAKE A STAKE

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens has kicked off its Forever Jenkins Endowment Campaign: ENDOW AN ACRE - Take a Stake. We invite everyone in the community to join others in securing the future of this remarkable botanical garden by becoming a partner in the campaign. Our hope is for everyone to become involved in whatever way is meaningful to each and to join other like-minded people in endowing the acres of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Without you, we would be unable to fulfill our mission or the wish of H. Lawrence Jenkins to preserve the gardens in perpetuity so that Jenkins will still be here for your children and your grandchildren.

A Wedding Gift for Future Generations

The home and 20 acres on which the Arboretum was first planned were formerly the property of H. Lawrence and E l i s a b e t h P h i l l i p p e J e n k i n s . T h e proper ty was

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given to them in 1928 as a wedding gift by Mrs. Jenkins father, B. Pemberton Phillippe.

The groundwork for Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens was laid 37 years later when H. Lawrence Jenkins e s t a b l i s h e d t h e Elisabeth Phillippe Jenkins Foundation, forever preserving his property as a living memorial to his wife, an avid g a r d e n e r a n d wildlife enthusiast.

In his will, Mr. Jenkins directed that the property become a "pub l ic pa rk , a r b o r e t u m , a n d

wildlife sanctuary for the study of arboriculture, horticulture, and wildlife for educational and scientific purposes."

In 1972, Mrs. Louisa P. Browning, owner of the adjoining property, donated her 26 acres, expanding the size of the Arboretum to 46 acres. The Browning property, including a house designed by the renowned Main Line architect R. Brognard Okie, is currently in a private area of the Arboretum. The private areas will continue to be developed and may one day be open for public visitation.

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A Wedding Gift for Future GenerationsBrowning House

In the early 1970's, several steps were taken to create a botanical garden. Trails were created, a pond was installed, a visitors' center was constructed, native trees, shrubs and wildflowers were planted and, of course, a plan was developed to feature rhododendrons and azaleas. It wasn't until 1976, however, that Mr. Jenkins' vision was realized when his 20-acre property officially opened to the public and became known as Jenkins Arboretum.

Over the next several decades, major changes involved the construction of a modern, energy-efficient greenhouse and the establishment of the Hamilton

E d u c a t i o n a l F e l l o w s h i p . T h e implementation of the fellowship along with the addition of full-time horticulture staff, internships, and a volunteer program, have allowed the Arboretum to expand the botanical collections.

Looking Aheadth

Jenkins will celebrate its 40 anniversary next year. While four decades may seem like quite a milestone, it's really just the early years for what is planned to be a "perpetual" garden. Arboretum Executive Director Dr. Harold Sweetman asks supporters to think of the gardens in these terms:

"Did you ever think that Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens may remain a special preserve for nature and a vibrant public garden forever? Yes, forever is a very, very long time; but everyone involved in any facet of the Arboretum & Gardens believes that our main mission is perpetual and many future generations will enjoy and learn in the gardens for a long, long time, possibly forever."

To make that happen, the Arboretum is always looking for volunteers and donors. Many beautiful flowers and leaves grow on trees but money still does not. Growing an endowment is as important as growing the gardens themselves. Sweetman says,

"For Jenkins to last forever, we must all work hard to ensure that there will be smart and sustainable growth well into the future. The only way to accomplish this is to grow a permanent endowment that will continue growing and giving in support of the gardens for many generations to come."

To learn more about Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, its daily operating hours, gardens, and how you can get involved, visit in person at 631 Berwyn Baptist R o a d , D e v o n , o r o n l i n e a t www.jenkinsarboretum.org.

by Jenkins Arboretum Staff

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Old Houses Tell Wonderful Stories and the 11th AnnualHistoric House Tour on September 19th Will Not Disappoint

Every year, the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust arranges for these stories to be told on the Historic House Tour. The much-anticipated 11th Annual Historic House Tour on Saturday, September 19th, from 12 Noon - 5 PM will take you behind the scenes as the doors of local historic properties are opened to visitors. Each featured property on the house tour has

generations of original stories to tell!

The self-guided tour allows visitors the opportunity to discover the rich, architectural heritage of the area as they explore private historic residences. "We are excited about the Trust's eleventh house tour," commented Pattye Benson, Trust President and Chair of the annual house tour. "The historic house tour is an educational event that offers s o m e t h i n g f o r e v e r y o n e . . . u n i q u e

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architecture, local history, ideas for home remodeling, interior decorating, gardening, and more. Through sharing their homes, the historic homeowners allow us to better understand the significant and unique history of the buildings that make this area distinctive and beautiful."

The 2015 house tour features an interesting mix of seven private historic homes. Discover the beauty of historic preservation on the tour, everything from a mid-1800's French Normandy hunting lodge on Valley

thForge Mountain to the original 19 century stone farmhouse of Deepdale

Farm, and the 1915 English Cotswold r e v i v a l e s t a t e , Deilwydd. Enjoy s t o p s a t t w o different 150-year old carriage houses and marvel at how the owners skillfully a d a p t e d t h e

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Old Houses Tell Wonderful Stories and the 11th AnnualHistoric House Tour on September 19th Will Not Disappoint

Mahlon H. Rossiter Farmhouse

Also included on the tour is a sprawling 1900's brick farmhouse in Malvern built by sisters Ellen and Rebecca Winsor. Pro-suffrage activists from Haverford, the Winsor sisters were among 17 Pennsylvania women imprisoned in 1917 for their "Silent Sentinel" picketing of the White House under President Woodrow Wilson. Tour visitors will delight in a special playhouse built for grandchildren; enjoy a large koi pond equipped with a

personal island, and revel in an unexpected spirited flock of chicken.

The historic properties and gardens will be open from 12 Noon to 5 PM on Saturday, September 19th, rain or shine. Duportail House (297 Adams Drive in Chesterbrook) will be the featured ticket pick-up point for the 11th Annual Historic House Tour. Your house tour admission includes individual house history booklets with map and parking details. Tour the properties at your own pace in any order. Homes are staffed with docents inside to enlighten you on the rich history of each property.

The 2015 House Tour Preview Party, Jazz & Just Desserts, celebrates the homeowners and the homes featured on 11th Annual Historic House Tour and serves to thank the generous individual and corporate sponsors who make the annual tour possible. Join us for an evening of live jazz by Philadelphia's Tom Lawton Trio, desserts, drinks, and lots of fun on Sunday, September 13th, 6-9 PM at Duportail House, and get a sneak

preview of the beautiful homes featured on the Tour.

As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust's purpose is dedicated to preserving and protecting historic and cultural resources and educating the public about the preservation and protection of historic and cultural settings. All tax-deductible proceeds from the tour will benefit the Living History Center at Duportail in Chesterbrook.

Tickets for the Preview Party ($30) and the House Tour ($35) are currently available for purchase. A combo ticket is available for $60 for the Preview Party and the Tour. Tickets are limited; a d v a n c e t i c k e t p u r c h a s e i s recommended. To order tickets, visit www.tredyffrinhistory.org to use your credit card or download the order form and mail with your check to Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust, PO Box 764, Devon, PA 19333-0764. Contact Pattye Benson, 610.644.6759 or email [email protected].

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Blues in Paoli - 7th Annual Paoli Blues Fest Saturday, October 3rd

The Paoli Blues Fest will celebrate seven years of big city blues in a small town setting when several thousand festivalgoers venture to Paoli on

rdSaturday, October 3 , from noon to 6 PM to enjoy local food, children's entertainment and activities, outdoor beer garden, and the region's top blues musicians.

The seventh annual blues festival and street market brings an exciting lineup of blues musicians to the heart of Paoli,

at the Paoli Village Shoppes, located on Lancaster Avenue across from the Paoli Train Station. Attracting over 14,000 music lovers of all ages last year, 2015 promises more food, more vendors, more music and guaranteed fun for all.

The free admission Paoli Blues Fest is known for highlighting top talent and this year is no exception. Blues Fest 2015 kicks off at noon with the sounds of the Tommy Froelich Trio, a powerhouse trio playing original rock-n-roll, classic and Southern rock. Taking the stage at 1 PM, Blue Reign performs a high energy, rockin' blues assortment, followed at 2 PM with the Jesse Loewy Band, a talented young musician from Havertown and his band influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Performing traditional Chicago and West Coast style blues, the Little Red Rooster Blues Band will entertain at 3 PM, followed by Delaware's blues slide guitarist Billy Pierce and his band at 4 PM. Closing out Paoli Blues Fest 2015 at 5 PM is veteran musician Lisa Chavous and the Philadelphia Blues Messengers performing classic electric blues, R&B, and jazz-funk.

This "free" concert gets great reviews for their entrance fee. For admission, event organizers of the clean, kid-friendly event ask attendees to bring a non-perishable food i tem for distribution to a local food bank. Look for the collection boxes at the entrances.

rdJoin us on Saturday, October 3 for hummin', singin', and swayin' to the Blues in Paoli!

For further information, check the website, www.paolibluesfest.com

Blues Fest musician playing for the crowd

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Environmental Advisory Council Project

In March of 2015, a few members of the Tredyffrin Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) planted black willow live stakes into Trout Creek riparian areas along Old State Road. Black willow

live stakes are freshly cut black willow branches, roughly 2 ½ feet long and three quarter inches in diameter that are inserted into the ground in a wet area - in this case, a stream bank.

After obtaining the requisite approvals, the live stakes were harvested by volunteers from the existing black willow plants that surround the pond at Wilson Farm Park. Black willow is a native species to this region and willows thrive in wet areas. The planting process consists of tapping a pilot hole into the soil with a piece of metal rebar and simply inserting the live stake into that same hole. No shovels used and no taxpayer dollars spent!

Riparian buffers are vegetated areas next to water resources that protect water resources from nonpoint source pollution and provide bank stabilization, as well as aquatic and wildlife habitats. They are an important component of stream health and water quality. If your property has a stream, including small tributaries, please consider establishing a riparian buffer which can be as simple as not mowing to the edge of the stream bank.

The EAC is looking to conduct another live stake planting in March 2016. If you would like to propose your neighborhood for live stake planting, contact EAC chairperson C h u c k C u t s h a l l a t [email protected].

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Not Accepted HHWElectronics of any kind

Medical WasteExplosives

Unidentified WasteAmmunition

Large AppliancesPropane Tanks Helium Tanks

Radioactive WasteTires

Appliances containing FreonLatex Paint

Typical HHW IncludesOil-based Paint Paint ThinnerVarnish Kerosene Gasoline

Motor Oil AntifreezeWeed Killers Fungicides

PesticidesItems containing Mercury

Ni-Cad, Lithium, Rechargeable

& Lead Acid BatteriesCell Phones

Chester County 2015 Household Hazardous Waste Events

Dates, Times andLocations:Saturday,September 12Oxford School District Administrative Bldg.

Saturday,October 10 Government Services Center

125 Bell Tower Lane,Oxford, PA 19363Proof of Residency May Be Required

601 Westtown Road,West Chester, PA 19380Maximum Amount Accepted - 25 Gallons or 220 Lbs. No Metal DrumsNo Freon Appliances

All Events 9am - 3pm RESIDENTIAL ONLY

Businesses And ContractorsWill Be Turned Away

No Electronics Will Be Accepted

How to Identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)Typically, item labels that contain the words:

indicate items that contain hazardous material.

HAZARDOUS

DANGER - WARNING

POISONOUS & TOXIC

Latex Paint is not hazardous and is not accepted at these one day hazardous waste events. Simply open the lid and let Latex Paint air dry. Leave the lids off when placing out with your regular trash. In the event that you have too much paint and it will not harden using this method, here is another way to ready for trash:

1) Take two cardboard boxes2) Line one with a trash bag

3) Place kitty litter in the trash bag4) Dump all your Latex Paint into

the bag containing the kitty litter5) Stir. If it still seems to 'runny'

either add more kitty litter or shredded newspaper to the mix. (You want it to solidify.)

6) In the second box place the empty cans of paints putting the pints in the quarts and the quarts in the gallons. All lids MUST REMAIN OFF THE CANS.

7) Place both boxes out with your regular trash.

DISPOSE OF HHW PROPERLY

Improperly disposed HHW can pollute the groundwater, surface water, and the air we breathe. It can harm children, pets, and sanitation workers. Listed below are ways you can dispose of HHW in a responsible manner.

Use up what you have by giving your wall another coat, or go around the room or up the stairs where fingerprints are sure to gather.

Share any leftovers with friends, neighbors, and family.Take motor oil, antifreeze, and car batteries to a service station that accepts them. A list of Delaware County's USED MOTOR OIL COLLECTION SITES can be found in this website under the heading of Automotive Products Recycling SitesBring to a HHW Collection Event.Most Radio Shacks, Target Stores, Lowes, and Home Depots will take your Ni-Cad, rechargeable and Lithium batteries for recycling.CFLs can be recycled at any Lowes or Home Depot.

www.chestercountyswa.orgwww.MontgomeryCountyRecycles.org

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Yes, this is an "off year/mid-term" election. But it's rdequally as important for you to vote this November 3

as it was for you to vote in the 2012 national election. This is the time when candidates are running more locally and, therefore, have a more direct impact on your daily life. We've got the School Board election this Fall, as well as many state legislator races. This is an important civic responsibility that you have now that you have turned 18 (or even if you may be a bit older than that). Registration is handled at the

SEE YOU AT THE POLLS ON NOVEMBER 3RD!

TREDYFFRIN E-1 OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, PARISH HALL - 35 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL ROAD, STRAFFORD

TREDYFFRIN E-2 DEVON PREP, CENTER FOYER - 363 N VALLEY FORGE RD, DEVON

TREDYFFRIN E-3 NEW EAGLE SCHOOL - 507 PUGH RD, WAYNE

TREDYFFRIN E-4 NEW EAGLE SCHOOL - 507 PUGH RD, WAYNE

TREDYFFRIN E-5 TREDYFFRIN PUBLIC LIBRARY - 582 UPPER GULPH RD., WAYNE

TREDYFFRIN M-1 CONESTOGA HIGH SCHOOL, MAIN LOBBY - 200 IRISH ROAD, BERWYN

TREDYFFRIN M-2 BAPTIST CHURCH IN THE GREAT VALLEY, SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM - 945 N VALLEY FORGE RD, DEVON

TREDYFFRIN M-3 ST MATTHEWS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 600 WALKER ROAD, WAYNE

TREDYFFRIN M-4 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST AT VALLEY FORGE - 45 WALKER RD, WAYNE

TREDYFFRIN M-5 TREDYFFRIN EASTTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL. - 90 HOWELLVILLE RD, BERWYN

TREDYFFRIN M-6 VALLEY FORGE MIDDLE SCHOOL - 105 W WALKER RD, DEVON

TREDYFFRIN M-7 GLENHARDIE COUNTRY CLUB, HUNT ROOM - 1399 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL ROAD, WAYNE

TREDYFFRIN W-1 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PAOLI, EDUCATION BLDG - 81 DEVON ROAD, PAOLI

TREDYFFRIN W-2 DELAWARE VALLEY FRIENDS SCHOOL, GYM - 19 EAST CENTRAL AVE., PAOLI

TREDYFFRIN W-3 DEL CHEVROLET - 1644 E. LANCASTER AVE., PAOLI

TREDYFFRIN W-4 CONESTOGA HIGH SCHOOL, LOBBY OF RITTENMEYER GYM - 200 IRISH ROAD, BERWYN

TREDYFFRIN W-5 TREDYFFRIN TWP. BLDG. - 1100 DUPORTAIL RD., BERWYN

Voting InformationCounty level and you can find information about voter registration in Chester County on their website at www.chesco.org or you can call Voter Services at 610-344-6410.

Tredyffrin Township's voting district locations are below. If you are not sure which is yours, there are maps of the districts on the Township website at www.tredyffrin.org. J ust look under About Us/Voting.

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Your Community Needs You More Than You KnowT&E Care, Ten Years of Help for Tredyffrin Families, With More to Come

Tredyffrin Township is a special place to live. The schools are great, the parks are wonderful, and there are lots of terrific restaurants and small businesses to support. Yet, for some in the township, it is a daily challenge to pay bills and put food on the table. Yes - some of our very own neighbors struggle significantly on a daily basis. Their stories are heart-wrenching and hard to imagine, but they are real.

T&E Care, Our StoryTredyffrin & Easttown Care is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all-volunteer organization that tries to offer hope to some of these families. Ten years ago, residents needing assistance had very few options. Beginning in 2005 with the idea that many in our own community could lend a hand if

they just knew about a situation, the assistance offered these past years has been humbling and genuinely appreciated.

T&E Care learns about families needing help through contacts at the schools, the local faith-based organizations, the police, your neighbors, and/or other sources. Rent is paid when an eviction is pending. PECO bills are paid when shut-off is threatened. Cars are repaired in order to help someone get to a job. Tuition bills are paid to keep a student in college. Dental bills are paid when no insurance is available. Camp tuition is paid so a child isn't sitting at home all summer. Over $200,000 in various types of support was offered to local families in 2014. The situations are carefully vetted. The need is real.

T&E Care volunteers also run programs to help families with every day needs such as

the school supply drive, the holiday drive, and the clothing drive. Furniture is offered when a family is lacking items. Computers are refurbished so kids can keep up in school.

T&E Care prides itself in keeping confidential the details on the families we support because these are our neighbors and our kids attend the same schools. These families don't want the assistance, they need it. However, they don't want everyone to know about their situation. One mom told us:

"As a proud , i ndependen t individual it is hard for me to ask for help. However, when it comes to my children, I must do whatever I can to ensure they have what they need to succeed in school, over the summer, and in life!"

Volunteers at our clothing drive enjoy lunch treats donated from Starbucks and Whole Foods. A local scout troop baked 150 dozen cookies for our holiday drive.

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Raising Funds - a Critical TaskMany communi ty members and businesses make donations to the organization or hold fundraisers themselves to benefit T&E Care. With no government backing, this support from individuals and local organizations and businesses is our biggest and most important source of funding. T&E Care raises additional resources through various grants as well as our major Fall Fest fundraiser each year. (Mark your

th2015 calendars now for the November 7 event!)

How YOU can helpInformation about the programs being run and the assistance needed is distributed on the T&E Care website and via a monthly e-newsletter. Over 2,000 community members currently receive the e-

newsletter but many, many more email addresses are needed! If you would like to receive this newsletter via email, send y o u r c o n t a c t d e t a i l s t o [email protected]. Signing up does not require you to participate in anything (and we promise not to share your email with others) but many times there needs to be just one right connection and a problem can be solved!

thMonday evening, September 28 , we will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary with a recognition to all those in the community who have been part of our journey. Join us at the event which will be held at Surrey Services for Seniors in Devon. More details can be found on our website. As we embark on this important anniversary, we would like to significantly grow our email list. Please go to

www.tecare.org to learn more about T&E Care and to sign up.

A Final Note of Thanks from a Local Mom after Receiving Assistance

"Without the help of T&E Care, I shudder to think where my children and I would be right now. Thankfully, I do not have to worry, I know they are an e-mail away and will assist with everything when they can. The services offered by T&E Care are invaluable to our community."

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Volunteers wrap gifts donated by local families & businesses for holiday drive.Eadeh Enterprises employees did a "day of painting"for a family in our community.

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Tredyffrin Public Library582 Upper Gulph Road

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Tredyffrin Public Library will celebrate itsth50 Anniversary in 2016

The cast of Teen Brain: The Musical

Teen Leadership OpportunityThe Library has openings on our Teen Advisory Board for middle school and high school students to help promote the library as a venue for great programs and quality entertainment in a safe environment! The board meets monthly. The large room at Tredyffrin Public Library is a flexible space that can be set up for movie nights, a meeting space, or, most popular, a coffeehouse. Equipment includes: microphones, speakers, a mixer, computer, projector, screens, DVD Player, pipe and drape, folding tables, folding chairs, and kitchen. The Teen Advisory Board is working to put together the fall schedule with a variety of programs. If you or your group have an idea and are looking for a great setting for a teen event, please contact Laurie Doan at [email protected] or call 610.688.7092 x200.

Make the library part of your world. Books, events, college prep, performances, etc. Check our teen page on the website. We'd love to see you!

Tredyffrin Teens - you belong here

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Fans of Paoli Library like to call it "The Biggest Little Library Around." There's a lot of knowledge, creativity and camaraderie packed into the small space behind the Wells Fargo Bank at Lancaster Avenue and Darby Road in Paoli. Stop in

Tredyffrin Public Library is a bustling community center where people of all ages come to learn, share and grow in a beautiful, spacious building overlooking Strafford Park. The Library has a wonderful collection of books, films and music, public computers and free Wi-Fi.

All programs are subject to change.Please check our website, www.tredyffrinlibraries.org,

for up-to-date information

There are many study and reading areas, large and small meeting rooms for rent, a local history room, and much more. The Library hosts a wide assortment of programs for adults, teens and children including ongoing programs such as story times, bridge lessons and matches, and yoga classes.

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We are proud to be a part of a network of children's librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth, and that libraries can help build healthy communities by promoting healthy families. The Family Place Libraries network currently includes more than 400 sites in 27 states and continues to grow.

In 2013, our Children's Librarian, Angie Andre, wrote a grant for Family Place training and materials. The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded Tredyffrin Public Library $18,000 to make this possible. Intensive training and planning has culminated into a literacy program that will serve children in our community, starting at birth.

Each fall at Tredyffrin Public Library, we offer a Parent & Child Workshop Series. This five week series will meet once a week for one hour. We invite parents and children to learn and grow in a safe and fun environment in the children's story room at the Library. We provide many age appropriate and educational toys for families to use. In addition to play, the workshop hosts a professional from the community each week to share their expertise with us. One week, a librarian will talk with us about early literacy, another week we will have a nutritionist share healthy eating habits with the group, and another week we will learn about the importance of music therapy.

Parent & Child WorkshopThursdays, October 1, 8, 22 and 29, 6 - 7 PM

rdStarting Thursday, September 3 ,you can register in person for all five sessions.

Tredyffrin Public Library is part of the network of Family Place Libraries: Building Foundations for Early Learning.

Tredyffrin Public Library is a

Family Place Library

Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library, promoting, advocating and raising funds for the Library for 47 years, need more volunteers. Almost every volunteer is now involved with the Red Fox Book Shop, operated by the Friends, and a major fundraiser.

The shop is open during all Library hours and maintains a storefront site on Amazon.com. Books for this online business are listed, orders filled and shipped five days a week, and email messages from customers are monitored and responded to 24/7. Twenty very dedicated volunteers sort the 50-60,000 donations of books, CDs and DVDs year round, keep the shop in great shape, and manage the online business.

More volunteers assist at the Quarterly Half-Price Sales. Both the in-person and online sales are expanding due to the generosity of the donors who bring wonderful marketable books in outstanding condition every day. If you're willing to donate your time and effort, please join these Friends' volunteers who raise funds for the Library.

The Friends are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and there are currently four openings on the Board of Directors. The Board Secretary position is open but other areas of responsibility also need leaders and volunteers, especially Membership, Advocacy, and Promotions. If you'd like to know more and meet other Library supporters, please join us at an information/orientation lunch on September 14, October 12, or November 9. To make a reservation, please email Miriam Bauers at [email protected]. If you'd like to join us immediately, visit the Library Website and send your application.

RED FOX BOOK SHOP UPCOMING SALES September 11, 12, 13 and November 20, 21, 22The Red Fox Book Shop, located on the Lower Level, is always open when the Library is open! Four times a year, weekend half-price sales are scheduled. Two are left in 2015! Come early for the best selection!

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Upcoming Adult Programs at Tredyffrin Public Library

The Libraries host a wide variety of programs for Adults, Teens, and Children. Here is a sampling of some programs scheduled for Fall 2015. All programs are sponsored by the Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library. SCORE programs are part of the Chester County SCORE partnership at Tredyffrin Public Library. Some programs require registration.

Financial Literacy SeminarThursday, September 10, 7 PM

Come listen to presenter Larry Ford discuss savings, credit and fraud awarenes s . Dur ing t h i s f r ee presentation, participants will learn how to enhance credit scores and protect from identity theft.

APPRISE Medicare BasicsTuesday, September 21, 6 PM

This free program covers the basics of Medicare and what you need to learn, including enrollment, benefits, health plan options, what Medicare pays for and what it doesn't, and who to go to if you have problems.

Savvy Social Security PlanningThursday, September 24, 7 PM

Presenter Tracey Drake will discuss what Baby Boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. This free event takes a look at Social Security planning in a very different way.

SCORE - Let's Talk: Strategies to Maximize the Return on Your

Marketing DollarTuesday, October 6, 7 PM

Presented by Cary Baskin, this free presentation shows how to optimize marketing strategy to get the highest return on investment. This program is part of the Chester County SCORE partnership at Tredyffrin Public Library and is sponsored by the Friends of the Tredyffrin Public Library.

Peter Biedermann Guitar ConcertThursday, October 8, 7 PM

Peter Biedermann is an instrumental guitarist based in Green Valley, AZ, who has been composing and performing for over 35 years and will be appearing for the first time at the Tredyffrin Public Library. While his

music covers a number of genres in various disciplines, the sounds you will hear on this evening will be entirely original. He will be focusing on pieces from his new recording "Tales From The Desert" on a variety of 6 and 12 string guitars in unique tunings utilizing subtle ambient electronics. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Tredyffrin Public Library.

Medicare Open EnrollmentTuesday, October 20, 1 PM;

Thursday, October 29, 1 PM;Thursday, November 5, 9:30 AM

Make an appointment with APPRISE, a free health insurance counseling program designed to help older Pennsylvanians with Medicare. During this time, counselors will provide 1-on-1 counseling to help with Medicare open enrollment.

Sean Gaskell plays the African KoraSunday, October 25, 2 PM

Come listen to Sean Gaskell play traditional songs on the Kora, a 21 string harp that he learned to play throughout the course of multiple visits

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to its homeland in Gambia, West Africa. This free music presentation is a family-friendly event and includes both music and discussion regarding the traditional African instrument. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Tredyffrin Public Library.

SCORE - Social & Mobile EquationTuesday, November 3, 7 PM

Learn how social media and mobile technology are linked, the difference between mobile websites and mobile apps, trends in mobile search and browsing, use of QR codes and how to create one, the power of SMS messaging and more. This free event is part of the Chester County SCORE partnership at Tredyffrin Public Library and is sponsored by the Friends of the Tredyffrin Public Library.

Being Mortal Panel DiscussionThursday, November 12, 7 PM

Join us for a review, conversation, and panel discussion regarding the popular and much talked about Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Dr. Atul Gawande. Moderated by Terre Mirsch, Director of Main Line Heath Homecare & Hospice, this presentation is guaranteed to draw a crowd. Registration is requested.

Surrey ServicesHoliday Choir Concert

Monday, December 7, 12 NoonIn partnership with Surrey Services, the Surrey Choir will be presenting a holiday concert. Come kick-off the holiday season with this festive event!

Meet the CandidatesThe League of Women Voters will hold a Meet the Candidates Event at Tredyffrin Public Library on Sunday, October 11, from 2-4 PM. Please plan to attend to hear the candidates running for the office of Supervisor of Tredyffrin Township. The Election is November 3, 2015. Please Vote.

New York City Bus TripOn Saturday, October 3, the Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library will be hosting a bus trip to New York City to see The King and I. Seats will be available for sale to the public. The cost of $175 includes a round trip bus ticket, a ticket to the show at Lincoln Center and free time from 10:30AM-1:30PM for sightseeing and lunch on your own. More details to follow on the Tredyffrin Public Library website - www.tredyffrinlibraries.org.

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Tredyffrin Township's Foundation for Parks and Recreation was founded in 2009 as a 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable organization.

This volunteer organization of Tredyffrin residents and friends is dedicated to:

• Enhancing the beauty and utility of Tredyffrin Township parks;

• Stewardship of the Township's open space and pedestrian trails;

• Providing community recreational and cultural activities within the park system.

Tredyffrin Parks Foundation

Supporting Summer Concerts,Fireworks, Winter Rec and More

T h e F o u n d a t i o n f u n c t i o n s independently, but works closely with Township management, the Parks & Recreation Board, and the Board of Supervisors to provide financial support and direction for needed improvements within the Township's parks and open space, and to ensure continued funding for community and recreational activities, including the Winter Recreation weekend program for Township youth, the "Summer in

ththe Park" Concert Series, and the 4 of July celebration at Wilson Park.

The Foundation maintains sole control and allocation rights of funds dedicated to its specific chartered mission that have been collected through athletic field and corporate sponsorships, government grants, fundraising efforts, and private donations. All contributions made to The Foundation are tax-deductible and can be earmarked for specific purposes.

The Foundation Board can consist of up to 15 members; currently, several positions are open and additional volunteers for the Board would be

welcome. If you wish to volunteer to serve on the Foundation Board, please s e n d a n e - m a i l t o [email protected] to express your interest. The Board meets quarterly at the Township Building.

Current Board members of the Tredyffrin Parks Foundation include:

• Joe Barks (Chairman)• Kristin Becket• Erik Karlsson• Fred Leibowitz (Treasurer)• Kurt Misialek• Peter Murphy• Dan Newhall• Jim Reilly (Vice-Chairman)• Phil Reitnour• Scott Repke• Bill Richter (Secretary)• Jim Zdancewicz

For more information about the Tredyffrin Parks Foundation and the projects/events that it supports, and to make a tax-deductible donation to support its mission and activities, visit www.tredyffrinparksfoundation.org

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September 8 - October 27 (8 weeks)3 & 4 year olds 3:00 - 3:45 PM 5 & 6 year olds 4:00 - 4:45 PM

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September 12 - October 31 (8 weeks)3 & 4 year olds 9:30 - 10:15 AM

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For: Girls and Boys grades kindergarten through 6th gradeValley Forge Elementary School

December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 209 AM – 1 PM

Registration Information: All children must pre-register for Winter Recreation at the Tredyffrin Township Building prior to December 3, 2015. A $15.00 late fee per family will be applied to any registrations submitted after December 10, 2015.

The registration form is available on our website at www.Tredyffrin.org

Fees: Tredyffrin Resident $24.00 per childNon-resident $36.00 per child

Please make check payable to: Tredyffrin Township

• The registration fee is for all 10 sessions.• No refunds will be issued for sessions not attended by child or canceled

due to bad weather.• Fees will not be prorated for any registration submitted after the

program start date of December 5, 2015.

Tredyffrin Township would like to acknowledge the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development and the Tredyffrin Township Foundation for Parks & Recreation for their sponsorship of this program. All fees collected will be donated to the Foundation to offset the cost of the program

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Liability Waiver Park & Recreation ParticipantThe undersigned participant and/or their guardian, in consideration for Tredyffrin Township through its Recreation Programs providing facilities, instructions, transportation and supervision in the activity for which the participant has registered does hereby:

1. Request permission to participate in the activity with the full knowledge that said activity could result in personal injury tome or damage to my personal property.

2. Assume all risks and responsibilities of possible damage or injury involved through participation in said activity. I understand I am to furnish my own insurance in case of injury.

3. Agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Township and its department and agents for personal injury or property damage to other parties resulting from my participation or the participation of minors in my custody while engaged in said activity.

4. I agree that Township shall have the right to enforce activity rules and terminate participation by anyone failing to comply with said rules.

5. I will furnish a certified certificate of birth or proof of birth of the above names upon request by the Recreation Director (program description will indicate if the proof of birth is required at the time of registration).

6. Waive the right to dispute all proper charges once the participant has registered and/or participated in the parks and recreation program, trip or special event which the registration form was received.

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Historic SugartownSugartown's General Store

At the corner of Sugartown and Boot Road in Willistown Township, Malvern, you'll find the remarkably intact and lovingly restored Sugartown Store and Worrall House. Thanks to the restoration efforts of Historic Sugartown, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, this village corner looks much the way it did in the late 1800s when it was center of a vibrant farming community.

Sugartown's General Store was originally built in c. 1805 by Joseph Waterman the same time that he built his home and Saddle shop next door. Joseph rented out the store building, and his wife Hannah continued this practice after his death in 1813. In 1822, storekeeper John Moore advertised that he offered "an inventory of dry goods, groceries, liquors, glass, china and Liverpool war, oils, paints, drugs, iron monger, etc." In 1835, Hannah Waterman sold the store to her son Isaac, and his business partner Isaac Powell was named Sugartown's first Post Master. In 1838, the Waterman family sold the store to Garrett Pratt. Pratt served as Post Master and sold his goods on strictly a cash basis, running the store until 1846 when he sold it to Thomas Hutchison for $4,900. Hutchison invested heavily in expanding the store's inventory and must have overextended himself. His store was sold at Sheriff's Sale for $1,735 the following January.

In 1847 Sharpless Worrall purchased the property and opens his store. He and his wife Abigail, both in their mid-thirties, moved to the Waterman's old house with their five children

ranging from 2 - 12 years (and more on the way!) Sharpless was named Post Master, a position he would hold for five years, and then off and on until 1876. In 1851, Worrall worked with other community members to establish the Ivanhoe Lodge #432 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and built a third-story addition on the Store to create their meeting space. The community came to rely on the space for other civic meetings and social events. In 1862, Worrall attempts to retire, selling the store to his son Lewis. The store seems to struggle during his proprietorship and closes in 1865. The Worrall's rent the store out for a few years and then reopen it in 1869.

In 1871, Sharpless' wife Abigail notes in her diary that their daughter Hannah was tending the store while Sharpless was at a Lodge meeting. On December 31, 1874, Hannah

Worrall marries Hillery John, and they take over the proprietorship of the General Store. Hillery is named Post Master in 1876. Hillery and Hannah move into the tenant houses to the left of the General Store a couple years later.

The John Day Books paint a vivid picture of community life in Sugartown during the 1880s as friends, neighbors and even seeming adversaries frequented the store. The John's ran the store until Hillery's death in 1904. His son Clyde is named Post Master, and continues to run the store until 1912 when he rents it to a storekeeper by the name of Beeber. Three of the John children - Warel, Clyde, and Marguerite - remain at the family home. Marguerite runs an antique store from the house until 1956. Many local residents still remember her store. Historic Sugartown purchased the property from Beatrice Moore

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Historic SugartownHuber, the great grand-niece of Sharpless Worall. Because the family held onto the property for all those years, several archival documents, including the Day Books from 1847 - the 1920s, survive. Through the Day Books, Historic Sugartown is able to offer a glimpse of daily life in the village of Sugartown, including who shopped at the store and what they were shopping for.

Today, the General Store interpreted to c. 1880 when Hillery and Hannah were running it. The Store is one of five buildings you can visit at the village of Sugartown. Historic Sugartown

ndwill offer guided tours starting on May 2 , and will be open for guided tours Saturdays, 11 am - 4 pm, and Sundays, 1 - 4 pm through the first week in December. Guided Tour Admission: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors (60+), and $3 Children ages 3 - 17 yrs. The organization offers an

array of programs and activities geared toward families and adults throughout the year. Historic Sugartown is located at 690 Sugartown Road, Malvern, PA 19355. By GPS, enter 273 Boot Road, Malvern, PA to reach our Visitor Parking. For more information on tours, programs and events, visit HistoricSugartown.org.

2015 Program CalendarPlease visit HistoricSugartown.org for details on admission and locations.

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Great food, music & family fun!Pre-registration required. Details on website.

Sugartown at SundownOctober 16 & 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pmEvening Lantern Tours(pre-registration required)

Victorian Dance PartystSunday, November 1 2 - 5 pm

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Dog Training - Praising Your DogAs humans, we are able to understand the various ways words can be used. We understand that one word can have many meanings in various situations and that different words can be used to mean the same thing. Unfortunately, your dog is not so lucky when it comes to verbal communication. Dogs are phenomenal at exhibiting and reading body language, but they have a vocabulary of approximately 12-20 vocalizations (depending on which study you read).

Why is this such a bad idea? Well, you are going to be spending quite a bit of time teaching your dog a few key words, such as sit, down, stay, etc., and pairing them with specific behaviors. Each time you use a word differently, you are adding a little confusion to the mix and potentially making it harder for your dog to learn the true meanings of the behaviors. We generally refer to this as the power or value of the cue. You want the cue to be very strong and for your dog to understand its meaning clearly.

Why is it so hard for your dog to understand praise including a cue? You will often see directions on the internet with phrases such as, "Every time his rump hits the floor, tell him 'Good sit!'" This is meant to help your dog pair their current act with the word "sit."

Here is why that doesn't work: your dog does not understand grammar. Simply stated, you understand that "sit" can be both a verb and noun, as in "sit down" and "the act of sitting." Your dog does not. For your dog, "sit" is technically a discriminative sound or stimulus.

A good example of a discriminative stimulus that may be easier to understand is the sound of a whistle in sporting events. The whistle tells you to start, whether that means dive off of the block in swimming, or to stop due to a penalty, as seen in football. The whistle means only one thing in each sport and is never repeated right after the start or stop to tell the players they did a good job. This is how it feels to your dog.

The sound "sit" means that they are likely to get a reward if they put their bum on the floor. Once their bum is down, repeating the cue with the praise does not tell your dog that they did a good job sitting. That would mean that they understand "good" is being used to describe the act of sitting. You're essentially wasting the power of the word "sit" by repeating it with the praise.

So what does this mean for praise? You might have come to the conclusion that words matter for your dog. This is absolutely true! So what about the power of your chosen praise word? Well, you give a word power through consistency and clarity by using each word for only one meaning.

A lot of people choose the word "good." This is a completely fine word to use. However, now that you know words have power, you may notice yourself using "good" to mean multiple things. "Good" might mean you did a good job and are about to get a treat, or it might mean that they are generally a good dog. Either way, it is hopefully paired with a good reward which can help the pup associate it with good feeling and drive them to work for the chosen praise word.

To be extremely clear and consistent you can choose a unique word or sound and pair it exclusively with a food reward to help build a stronger drive for reinforcement. This is one reason why many trainers recommend clickers for training. The clicker is used as a primary reinforcer since it is always paired with food. Even if you accidentally click, you still treat to ensure the clicker is highly reinforcing.

Secondary reinforcers, like praise, are also used once a dog has a good history of reward and is preforming extremely well so that you can fade out the clicker or primary reinforcer. I, for one, tell my dogs they are good and beautiful and the best dogs ever all the time, which is why I specifically do not use the word "good" in training. My primary reinforcer is "yes." Rarely would I say "yes" to a dog in regular every day interactions. I use "rockstar" as my secondary reinforcer, letting my dog know they are on the right track or that a treat will be coming imminently (it's a great way to utilize praise for performance dogs since you are not allowed to treat them during competition).

Hopefully now you understand that words have power and meaning for your dog, just maybe not the meaning you expected. By communicating clearly and consistently with your dog, you can build a stronger relationship and see better training results.

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This number range is way less than the thousands of words humans have adapted to understanding, and that doesn't even include tone, context, etc. Once you know and accept this idea, it becomes a little more understandable when your trainer tells you that "down" can only mean one thing and that "put your belly on the floor" can't also mean "don't jump." Other than overusing words and leading to misunderstandings, there is one other instance where people misuse words with their dogs, and this is a big one "sit" followed by "good sit" or some other variation of using a command word in praise.

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Senior Lifestyles: "What's It Worth?" with FREEMAN'S

A benefit forSurrey Services for SeniorsFriday, September 18, 3 - 7pmSurrey Center for Healthy Living60 Surrey Way, Devon(Formerly 60 Chestnut Avenue, Devon)610-647-6404

Discover what your extraordinary fine art, antiques, and jewelry are really w o r t h w i t h a p p r a i s e r s f r o m FREEMAN'S, America's oldest auction house. FREEMAN'S specialists, some of whom appear on PBS' Antiques Roadshow, will be on hand to valuate up to two items per person and provide verbal auction estimates.

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For items too large to carry, photographs will be acceptable. Please note that appraisal expertise does not extend to dolls, coins, stamps or guns.

Reservations are REQUIRED. The appraisals will be conducted from 3:00pm to 7:00pm in half hour increments. Refreshments will be provided.

Proceeds support Surrey Services for Seniors, a community based nonprofit organization serving older adults for 34 years.

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you to bring two items for verbal valuation. T ickets for designated time s l o t s c a n b e p u r c h a s e d a t www.MainLineAntiquesShow.com or by calling 610-647-6404, ext. 111. Please note: T ickets are limited to 20 p e r 1 /2 h o u r s e s s i o n . W h e n purchasing on line, if the session is full, PayPal will ask you to choose another session.

About Surrey Services for SeniorsSurrey Services for Seniors is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help older adults to live at home with independence and dignity and to continue as active members of the community. Surrey offers a wide variety of programs, activities and support services to almost 8,000 indiv iduals each year - f rom transportation to in-home services, including personal assistance, home h e a l t h , h o u s e c l e a n i n g , c o m p a n i o n s h i p a n d c a r e management. For more information about Surrey Services, or for volunteer opportunities, call 610-647-6404 or v i s i t t h e w e b s i t e a t www.surreyservices.org.

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