2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS - Upper Moreland Township
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2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS - Upper Moreland Township
Upper Moreland Township PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID HARRISBURG, PA PERMIT NO. 609 117 Park Avenue Willow Grove, PA 19090-3215 Upper Moreland Township Montgomery County, Pennsylvania SPRING 2015 COMMISSIONERS This Community Newsletter is produced for Upper Moreland Township by Hometown Press 215.257.1500 • All rights reserved® To Place An Ad Call Rosemary At Hometown Press • 215-805-2121 R. Samuel Valenza, Ward 6 President Joseph A. Lavalle, Ward 4 Vice President Donald B. Tucker, Jr, Ward 1 Kevin C. Spearing, Ward 2 Donna D. Parsell, Ward 3 Clifton McFatridge, Ward 5 Donald G. Warner, Ward 7 OFFICIALS 2840 Terwood Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 215-659-8127 fax 215-657-1233 [email protected] CAR CARE CENTER The Township Newsletter is published twice each year by the Board of Commissioners of Upper Moreland Township for the benefit of our residents Specialty Floors, Inc. 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Moreland Rd • Willow Grove, PA 19090 215.830.0285 UMT Information ..........................3 Contact Information ......................4 Board of Commissioners................5 What is MS4 ...................................6 Trash & Recycling........................7-8 Parks & Rec Information ..........9-19 Friends of Nathaniel Boileau .......20 UM Historical Commission ...21-22 UM Free Public Library ...............23 Code Enforcement........................24 Emergency Services ......................25 UM Environmental Advisory Council ........................................25 UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP • 117 PARK AVENUE • WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090 • 215-659-3100 UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP & NATURAL RESOURCES “Best Management Practices” pper Moreland has excellent parks and recreation programs and facilities as well as a variety of natural and scenic resources. The Board of Commissioners is committed to preserving and enhancing our community’s environment by following “best management practices.” The Commissioners’ have approved and maintained comprehensive open space, environmental protection, and parks and recreations plans and taken action to implement their essential objectives: U • To promote the conservation of soils, wetlands, watercourses and other valuable scenic and ecological features, and, • Acquire new Township owned, or otherwise restricted, land for parks or recreational activities Upper Moreland’s natural resources, concentrated along stream corridors, can be preserved in many ways. The Board of Commissioners has adopted regulations designed to protect watercourses from erosion by requiring a buffer easement on both sides of our streams. Streamside buffers help prevent water pollution by stopping contaminants at or near their source. These efforts save money in the long run because properly maintained buffers prevent not only pollution, but erosion as well. Township guidelines are now in place to ensure that new construction or land development projects will not disturb existing vegetation. And, new plantings and other stream bank stabilization techniques must be installed whenever necessary to limit erosion. Other local ordinances address the need to preserve woodlands by preventing unnecessary removal of trees or hedgerows, require replacement of trees removed during construction, regulate development along steep slopes to protect water quality and, prohibit inappropriate use of wetlands and floodplains. Residents often call the Township concerned about streams or creeks which are moving closer to their property as their banks erode. Stream corridors, woodlands, wetlands and steep slopes are natural resources worthy of protection wherever they exist throughout the Township. This is especially true because Upper Moreland is now a highly developed community. Through cooperation with the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT), and with the help of grants from Montgomery County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, over 100 acres of land has been acquired by the Township for preservation as open space. PERT has also been successful in obtaining funding to purchase land so that it may be maintained in its natural state. What can you do to make a difference? While homeowners do not have access to the same types of equipment or resources available to the Township, there are simple steps everyone can take to help maintain or improve the condition of stream corridors close to your property. STOP mowing along stream banks! Letting grass grow, even five feet from the banks, will significantly decrease erosion since tall grass slows the rate of water run-off. PLANT trees or shrubs that thrive in wet soils. Good examples are red maple and river birch trees or witch hazel and cranberry bushes. These plantings help restore stream corridors while also providing fabulous color in the spring and fall. TREAT your lawn with organic, rather than chemical, pesticides and fertilizers to minimize damage caused by pollutants. RECYCLE! Be an active participant in our household recycling program which preserves resources and lowers refuse disposal costs! cranberry bush w w w. u p p e r m o r e l a n d . o r g 3830 Lukens Lane Hatboro, PA 19040 1515 Market Street Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19102 GLENN C. ROMANO, ESQ. Glenn C. Romano, P.C. Attorney at Law COMMERCIAL LITIGATION CONTRACTS • BUSINESS AND CORPORATE LAW COPYRIGHTS • TRADEMARKS ZONING • WILLS • POWERS OF ATTORNEY ANDROID APP 215-323-4949 direct dial 215-323-4950 fax www.glennromano.com [email protected] iPHONE APP Like us on Facebook www.DempstersQualityCarCare.com www.hatborohorshamautorepair.com Willow Grove Shopping Center • Near Home Goods • 170 Park Ave • 215.657.5437 Come for a Tour! For ages 18 months to 12 yrs old Homeowners, Contractors, DIY’ers, Call us with your next project! “Where caring is more than a word.” Luther Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Robert F. Felte, Jr., ABR Bro ker / President 215-659-1400 ext. 770 215-858-7800 215-784-0699 [email protected] Office: Cell: Fax: Call to schedule a tour! 215-675-5005 or email us at [email protected] Moreland Plaza 101 H. 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TOWNSHIP MISSION STATEMENT “Serving our customers since 1930” o promote the best possible quality of life for the residents of Upper Moreland Township through a commitment to local government which is responsive to the health, safety, and general welfare needs of the community; and dedicated to providing municipal services which meet those needs in an efficient and caring manner. T To Our Residents, The Board of Commissioners of Upper Moreland Township is pleased to distribute the 2015 Spring/Summer NEWSLETTER. We hope that you keep the NEWSLETTER in a convenient place and find the information it contains to be helpful. This publication is meant to serve as a guidebook for the many municipal services and programs offered to residents of Upper Moreland Township. The Board of Commissioners welcomes your attendance at our public meetings. Your participation and opinions are always important to us. Plumbing • Heating & Air Conditioning Fire Protection • Drain Cleaning Board of Commissioners, Upper Moreland Township UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2015 300 Davisville Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 phone 215.659.0676 • fax 215.658.0662 . . . e r Sco with real community banking from • Home Equity Loans • Tiered Money Market Accounts • Home Equity Lines of Credit • Free Priority Checking • Online Banking with BillPay • Passbook Savings • Bank by Phone 1.877.HFS.2323 • Statement Savings • Overdraft Protection • CDs and IRAs • ATM & Visa® Debit Cards TOWNSHIP POLLING PLACES he Primary Election is Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Polling places are listed below. If you have any questions concerning the election, registration, or any voting eligibility rules, please call Montgomery County Voter Services at 610-278-3280. T WARD WARD WARD WARD the team at Hatboro Federal. • Interest Checking Donna D. Parsell – Ward 3 Kevin C. Spearing – Ward 2 Kip McFatridge – Ward 5 R. Samuel Valenza (President) – Ward 6 Joseph A. Lavalle (Vice President) – Ward 4 Donald B. Tucker, Jr. – Ward 1 Donald G. Warner – Ward 7 1 2 3 4 WARD 5 WARD 6 WARD 7 Districts 1 Districts 1 Districts 1 District 1 District 2 District 1 District 2 Districts 1 District 1 District 2 and 2 and 2 and 2 and 2 Willow Grove Bible Church, 212 Everett St. (and Division Ave.), Willow Grove Blair Mill Inn, BLDG 250, 3855 Blair Mill Rd. (and Moreland Ave), Hatboro Calvary Presbyterian Church, 405 N. Easton Rd., Willow Grove U.M. Township Building, 117 Park Ave., Willow Grove U.M. Free Public Library, 109 Park Ave., Willow Grove U.M. High School Gym Lobby, 3000 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove Fulmor Heights Community Bldg., 201 Fitch Rd., Hatboro U.M. High School, 3000 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove U.M. Intermediate School, 3990 Orangemans Rd., Hatboro U.M. Middle School, 4000 Orangemans Rd., Hatboro LOCAL CABLE CHANNELS pper Moreland Television, UMTV, began broadcasting in 2007. This public access channel is dedicated to providing residents with the news and information related to Upper Moreland Township government services and events. It is also used to publicize community events and to provide public service and emergency announcements. In January, 2008, UMTV began broadcasting all meetings of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM. UMTV is available to subscribers of Comcast Cable on channel 965. In order to receive channel 965, you must have a digital cable box. If you do not currently receive digital cable service, you may arrange for it by contacting Comcast directly at 1-800-COMCAST. UMTV can also be found on the Verizon FIOS channel line-up and is available to Verizon FIOS subscribers on channel 41. U • Home Mortgages STORMWATER/ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES tronger regulations and improved technology are redefining the way stormwater from new land development is managed. All levels of the government work together to achieve the goal of good stormwater management: S LOCAL: HATBORO 215.675.4000 LENDING OFFICE 215.675.4424 WARMINSTER 215.672.1010 WARRINGTON 215.343.0344 JAMISON 215.918.2722 Municipalities assist the County Conservation District and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to control new land uses and regulate construction through ordinances. Municipalities also maintain their own stormwater sewer systems through the MS4 Permit. COUNTY: The County Conservation District regulates erosion and sedimentation control at construction sites. They also play an important role in water resource planning for communities. STATE: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection oversees Conservation Districts and works with them to review Erosion & Sediment Control Plans and Post Construction Stormwater Management Plans. DEP also issues the MS4 permits to municipalities and ensures all structures and activities do not interfere with water flow through the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act. FEDERAL: The US Army Corps of Engineers works with DEP to regulate development completed in waterways and wetlands. 4 25 C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP 1 1 7 P a r k Av e n u e • W i l l o w G r o v e , P e n n s y l v a n i a 1 9 0 9 0 - 3 2 1 5 F O R E M E R G E N C I E S – D I A L 9 1 1 – “ To s a v e a l i f e , s t o p a c r i m e ” Police/Fire/Medical Township Phone Number: (215) 659-3100 WARD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONER Donald B. Tucker, Jr. Kevin C. Spearing Donna D. Parsell Joseph A. Lavalle, Vice President Clifton (Kip) McFatridge. R. Samuel Valenza, President Donald G. Warner LOCAL SERVICES DISTRICT JUSTICES Jay S. Friedenberg ..................................................215-659-6840 Paul Leo (Hatboro)..................................................215-957-5935 New Address: 420 S. York Rd., Bldg. CF, Hatboro, PA 19040 Earned Income Tax (Berkheimer) .................................866-701-7206 Fire House (non-emergency).........................................215-659-7633 Police (non-emergency).................................................215-657-4700 Public Library..................................................................215-659-0741 Public Works (6:30A-2:15P) .......................................... 215-659-4070 Real Estate Tax Office ....................................................215-659-3100 School District (administration) ....................................215-830-1511 Second Alarmers (business only) ................................215-659-1885 Sewer Authority .............................................................215-659-3975 Township Building..........................................................215-659-3100 administration, business taxes, code enforcement, emergency services, parks & recreation, real estate taxes COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL SERVICES Montgomery County (main #) ......................................610-278-3000 County Commissioners .................................................610-278-3020 Josh Shapiro, Chairman • Valarie Arkoosh • Bruce L. Castor, Jr. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program......................................................610-278-3618 STATE OFFICIALS Governor Tom Wolf ..................................................... 717-787-2500 State Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf .............................215-657-7700 State Representative Thomas Murt .............................215-674-3755 U.S. CONGRESS Senator Robert Casey....................................................202-224-6324 Senator Patrick Toomey ................................................202-224-4254 Rep. Brendan Boyle .......................................................215-517-6572 Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick ................................................215-579-8102 YOUTH SPORT AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Upper Moreland Hoops (basketball) ............................215-657-6969 Upper Moreland Little League..................................... 215-657-1214 Upper Moreland Soccer Club .......................................215-355-4616 Willow Grove Bears (football) ......................................267-495-4290 Upper Moreland Lacrosse Club....................................215-328-0206 Upper Moreland Ice Hockey Club ............................... 215-957-9994 Upper Moreland Swim Club........................................ 215-675-3175 Dolphins Aquatic Association ................www.dcaaswimming.org UTILITY PHONE NUMBERS P.E.C.O.............................................................................800-494-4000 Aqua Emergency............................................................877-987-2782 INTERESTED IN SERVING? he Board of Commissioners welcomes resumes and letters of interest from residents who wish to serve as volunteer members of township committees, authorities, and commissions. If you would like to serve on one of these committees, please send a letter to the attention of the Township Manager, David Dodies, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090. T REAL ESTATE TAX OFFICE y now you should have received your 2015 County and Township Real Estate Tax Bill. Remember that the 2% discount applies to tax payments received in the Tax Office, or postmarked by the United States Postal Service on or before April 6. B If you would like a receipt, please present the entire bill. For those who pay by mail, again, enclose the entire bill with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We will receipt one copy of the bill and return it to you. The Real Estate Tax office is located on the first floor of the Township Building at 117 Park Avenue. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. For information please call us at 267-607-1046 or 267-607-1047. COUNTY SERVICES CENTER IN WILLOW GROVE or your convenience, the Montgomery County Courthouse Annex at 102 York Road, phone 215-784-5400, in Willow Grove offers local residents a variety of county programs in Upper Moreland. More than a dozen county departments, such as the health department, aging and adult services, child and youth services, and MHMR services, are housed in the annex. Township residents can now apply for passports or file legal grievances without having to travel to Norristown. Be sure to take advantage of the many county services offered right here in Upper Moreland! F to our sponsors! pper Moreland Township gratefully acknowledges the generosity and support of the businesses and individuals who have placed advertisements in our newsletter. Upper Moreland Township has been designed and printed at no cost to our taxpayers. U WILLOW GROVE FIRE COMPANY Our Commitment to the Residents - Below you will see our statistics for the year. They may seem to be merely numbers, but they reflect commitment on the part of our members. There is no way to adequately display our firefighters’ lost time from home, the sacrifices that our families make allowing us to serve, missed meals or family events, and the lost hours of sleep. Emergencies don’t take a break or respect holidays as days off. That is what it takes and the sacrifices your neighbors make when volunteering for the fire company. The Mission of the Fire Company - We, the members of the Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Company, make it our mission to protect the lives, property, and environment in the community in which we serve. The Company will provide trained professionals in the areas of fire protection, emergency medical services, and all hazards requiring emergency first responders. We promote volunteerism in fulfilling our mission without prejudice. Our members are committed to performing their duties with professionalism, honesty, and high moral standards. Our goal is to minimize the impact of fires, disasters, and other emergency incidents on the life and property. Our business is community safety and dedication to continuous improvement. EVENT Emergency Responses Fire Company Training Duty Crews Outside Training Fire Company Related Work Total TOTAL NUMBER FOR 2014 885 37 192 241 TOTAL HOURS FOR 2014 3,766 3,639.25 1,615 3,379 4,359 17,118.25 You can be one of us - Every day, in our community, members of the Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Company answer the call of our family, friends, and neighbors who are in need of our assistance. From auto accidents to heart attacks, from house fires to carbon monoxide alarms, we are there to protect lives and property. Emergency responders are a special type of people, all with different reasoning for answering the call of duty. The bottom line is that it takes someone with a desire to do something important for the community; someone with courage and dedication, who is not afraid of hard work and is willing to accept the challenge to make a difference. If you are that kind of person, you are needed as a volunteer firefighter. This can be the most rewarding experience of your life, and allows you to reach out to someone in need. The Willow Grove Fire Company can use someone like you to fill these boots. We will provide you with training, protective equipment, comradery, and the chance to make a difference. See us at tiller10.com or email [email protected]. If an emergency strikes, will your family know what to do? Review your family's emergency plan, or create one for the first time. Hold a meeting with family members to explain what to do and where to go in case of an emergency. Update phone numbers, addresses, and contact information, and post emergency information near the phone. Learn more about what your family needs to know in case of disaster or emergency by visiting these resources: • Family Emergency Preparedness from RedCross.org • Are You Ready? A Guide For Citizen Preparedness from FEMA.org • This free printable document from Ready.gov makes it easy to develop a plan in case of emergencies: Printable Family Emergency Plan UPPER MORELAND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL he UMTS Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) was created as a body of residents to advise the Township’s Board of Commissioners and other municipal entities on the ways and means to protect the environment that make this Township our home. Currently the following individuals are part of the EAC: Robert Crippen, Chairman; John Burkhauser, Vice Chairman; Jonathan de Jonge; John Massucci; Karl Pfizenmayer; Henry Sokolowski; Charles Houck; and Lynnette Saunders T The EAC meets at 7:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Caucus Room of the Township building. All are invited and welcome to attend these meetings. (Check http://www.uppermoreland.org/ associations/eac.aspx for latest information.) Past and present projects for the EAC include: • Research and presentation for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Township building. • Establishing Upper Moreland as the first Audubon Bird Town designation for the state of Pennsylvania. • Researched and submitted information for ordinances related to green energy systems that will find themselves in our homes in the near future. • Development and presentation of a Demonstration Garden to be placed on the unused plot of land behind the Township building. • Working with the Board of Commissioners to establish Environmentally Friendly Demonstration Projects throughout the township. • Currently developing ideas for the coming year. Another responsibility of the EAC is to recommend ways of conserving energy and reducing our footprint on the natural environment of our Township. If each resident of our Township would adopt some of these tips, it will benefit us not only individually, but as a whole community. Steps as simple as: • Replace incandescent lamps with CFL or LED type lighting around the home. • Turn off and disconnect any lights or electronic items not in current use. • Let the sun shine in! With the spring days getting longer and brighter, open the curtains on the sunny side of the house to help warm rooms. • Have a programmable thermostat? Use it! Program lower temps in your home when you are at work and sleeping. • Turn the thermostat on your water heater down to 120 degrees F. Not only does this save you money, but it also can help prevent scalding burns. • With electric water heaters using as much as 30% of a home’s yearly power consumption, add a timer that heats the water when most needed to help your bottom line. • Check your heating and cooling system air filters so the systems operate efficiently. • Go to (URL link here for a page on the UMTS website with links to saving sites such as: http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/energy-saverguide-tips-saving-money-and-energy-home, PECO etc.) Spring showers bring May’s flowers. Take advantage of the warming days of spring to prepare for the heavy downpours of summer by cleaning your gutters and drains. Install a Rain Barrel to capture runoff for watering your plants. Watch how rainwater flows across your property during storm, and find ways to redirect the flow to limit damage and runoff. Also incorporate native plants that thrive in our local climate, along with rain gardens, into your landscaping to help limit the runoff of storm water naturally. Remember, anything entering the storm water sewers will flow into local streams and riverways and, ultimately, into the oceans. Please report any illicit discharges to storm water drains, including pool water. Additional information can be reviewed at http://stormwaterpa.org/. The EAC represents the community of Upper Moreland Township. We are working to maintain and improve the natural resources that make our area a comfortable place to live. If you have an idea for us to consider or want to be a part of the EAC’s functions, please stop by one of our meetings. Feel free to drop us a suggestion via email at [email protected]. 24 5 DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT Building Codes and Permits: Upper Moreland Township, in accordance with PA. Act 45, adopted the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which follows a national standard of building codes (International Code Council). Building codes allow us to rely on the safety of the structures around us in our everyday living. The requirement of building permits allows the local code officials to administer the provisions of the code to ensure proper construction. If you are planning any kind of home remodeling project, or thinking of retaining a contractor to do work for you, please keep these regulations in mind. Building Permits are needed for all repairs, additions, and alterations to properties. This includes work done to roofs, siding, windows, fences, shed, both above and in-ground pools, driveways, driveway aprons, and curbs, as well as interior projects in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages. Permits are not required for replacing gutters or windows of the same size unless a structural alteration is made. Permits are not required for painting, tree removal or pruning. If you are unsure if a permit is required, please take the time to call the Code Enforcement Department at 215-659-3100 for assistance before beginning work. Permits will only be issued once they have been reviewed for compliance with all local and applicable state regulations. Fines can be issued for work begun prior to the issuance of the permits required. Permits are also needed for work on heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems (including electrical connections to swimming pools and ornamental ponds). A registered master plumber must do all plumbing projects, and the plumber must apply directly for the permits required. Registration of Contractors is required according to the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act of July, 2009. All contractors performing home remodeling projects are required to be registered with PA. Attorney General’s Office. A copy of state license and insurance certificate shall be submitted to UMT. Commercial contractors, new home builders, and master plumbers must still be licensed with Upper Moreland Township. Please contact the Upper Moreland Township Department of Code Enforcement for information on contractors. For additional information on the Act and to see if your contractor is registered with the state, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.attorneygeneral.gov. Property Maintenance regulations require that all properties and structures be kept in good repair and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Please trim grass and weeds regularly and remember that growth in excess of twelve inches is prohibited. Trash and debris may not be stored on properties at any time. It is also important to make sure shrubs and trees located near streets do not obscure road signs from the view of motorists or pedestrians. Please prune landscaping to ensure that signs are clearly visible from a distance. Gutters and downspouts should be checked to ensure they are free of debris and properly secured. Please contact a professional contractor specializing in this field. Storm windows, weather stripping, and exterior doors should be properly sealed to prevent unwanted drafts and heat loss. Please visit the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s website for more information at www.energy.gov. Home Occupations residents may operate a business or office from their property, subject to certain restrictions. However, only people living in the dwelling may operate the business or office. No outside storage of material related to the home occupation is permitted. If you are interested in running a business or office from your home, please contact the Code Enforcement Department first, to ensure your plans are in keeping the Township’s guidelines and to obtain the required annual use registration permit. Residences used for in-home day care must meet all Township regulations and be inspected annually by the Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Marshal. All home occupations, proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and other entities operating in the Township must also register with the Township’s Business Tax Office before beginning operations. Swimming Pools capable of holding in excess of 24 inches of water require a permit from the Code Enforcement Office. All filter and circulation equipment must be wired in accordance with the 2008 National Electric Code (N.E.C.). All swimming pools requiring a permit must also have a permanent barrier surrounding the pool which is at least four feet high with a self-closing, self-latching gate. Requirement hand-outs are available at the Code Enforcement Office. Swimming Pool Drainage should be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Water may be drained into the storm water system if it has first been de-chlorinated. Township regulations prohibit directing water discharge from swimming pools onto the property of another person without their consent. Public Nuisances (noise, etc.) the Township often receives complaints from residents concerning inoperable vehicles, excessive noise, and construction work taking place before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. Residents are reminded that all vehicles must be operable, have current registration, and a valid inspection sticker unless stored in a completely enclosed building or garage (car covers are not compliant). These are but a few examples of “public nuisance” actions which interfere with the repose, health, safety or life of others. Upper Moreland has adopted regulations which prohibit nuisances such as these which affect our residents’ quality of life. Portable Storage Units: The Board of Commissioners adopted regulations for portable storage units and construction trailers placed on any parcel. In addition to the permit requirement, there is a limit on the number of units and time for which they can be placed on the parcel. Please contact the Code Enforcement Office for information and permitting requirements prior to placing these units on your property. Recreation Vehicles longer than twenty feet must have a Township sticker (obtained from Code Enforcement Department) if stored on your property for more than two weeks. 1st ANNUAL UPPER MORELAND PD JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY The Upper Moreland Police Department is hosting its 1st annual Junior Police Academy this summer at the Upper Moreland Middle School. The Junior Police Academy is a two-day camp that will run from 8AM – 4PM on Monday, June 29, 2015 and Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Cadets spend both days learning about the many different functions performed by police officers. They experience classes on various police subjects, such as patrol operations, K-9, SWAT, and criminal investigations, as well as physical activities such as bicycle safety and a police obstacle course. At the conclusion of the second day, there will be a graduation ceremony where cadets are awarded with their certificates of completion for the Academy. The Upper Moreland PD Junior Police Academy is for children between the ages of 8-13, and registration is limited to 40 cadets. The cost for the two-day Junior Police Academy is $25.00 per cadet. This registration fee includes an Academy T-shirt for each cadet, along with lunch and a snack each day. Registration for the Junior Police Academy will begin on April 1, 2015, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for the Junior Police Academy are available at the Upper Moreland Township Parks and Recreation Office and online at uppermorelandrec.com. For further details, please contact Lieutenant Tim Troxel at the Upper Moreland Police Department, 215-657-4700 or [email protected]. The Upper Moreland Police Department is located at 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090. The Police would also like remind the community of the following: 1. The police department maintains a “Prescription Drug” drop box in the police lobby that can be accessed 24 hours a day to safely dispose of old, expired, or unwanted prescription medications. 2. The police department subscribes to Policereports.com, where incidents of interest are posted for public view. Subscription is free. Please feel free to sign up. 3. Keep a watch for dates and times posted on the web site for “Coffee with a Cop” events, held one Saturday morning a month throughout the community. 4. Remember that phone calls to you from persons or businesses seeking personal information, such as social security numbers or account numbers could very well be an attempt at criminal fraud. Agencies such as the IRS and businesses like PECO or other utilities do not generally contact customers or clients by phone, and if they do, they already have this information. 5. Residents are asked to immediately report when you see a crime in progress, any suspicious activity, or something out of the ordinary. 6. For emergency and non-emergency police dispatch, the police ask that residents call 911. Please do not leave a voicemail on the township phone for a needed police response. All residents are encouraged to sign up for township email notifications or Nixle. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS INFORMATION he Board of Commissioners holds public meetings at the Township Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM throughout the year. The Board’s regular, or stated meeting, is normally held the first Monday of each month. At this meeting, formal action is taken on all business that comes before the Board; for example, resolutions and ordinances are adopted, contracts awarded, and minutes approved. Four committees of the Board of Commissioners also meet once each month. Issues are normally discussed first during the appropriate committee meeting and then moved to the regular meeting for action by the Board. T Residents are welcome to attend all meetings and comment on issues of concern. If you are interested in attending a particular meeting or have a question concerning the agenda, please call the Township Manager’s Office at 215-659-3100, ext. 1057 or 1058. Due to observance of legal holidays, there are months during the year when meetings do not follow the normal schedule. The remaining meetings for 2015 calendar are listed below. All meetings begin promptly at 7:00 PM and shall be adjourned no later than 11:00 PM. Meetings are held at the Township Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove. All Commissioners meetings are currently shown on Comcast Digital Cable Channel 965 and Verizon Channel 41. UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP CALENDAR 2015 COMMISSIONERS’ MEETINGS ALL MEETINGS LISTED ON THE CALENDAR SHALL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7:00 P.M. AND SHALL BE ADJOURNED NO LATER THAN 11:00 P.M. ANY UNFINISHED BUSINESS SHALL BE CARRIED OVER TO THE APPROPRIATE MEETING THE FOLLOWING MONTH. AUGUST APRIL DAY M M M DATE 6 13 20 DAY M M Tu M Tu DATE 4 11 19 25 26 Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety DAY M M M DATE 3 10 17 DAY M M M M DATE 7 14 21 28 DAY M M M DATE 5 12 19 DAY Tu M M M DATE 3 9 16 23 Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety SEPTEMBER MAY Regular Meeting Community Development PRIMARY ELECTION HOLIDAY (Memorial Day) Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety HOLIDAY (Labor Day) Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety OCTOBER JUNE DAY M M M DATE 1 8 15 Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety NOVEMBER JULY DAY M M M DATE 6 13 20 Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety ELECTION DAY Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety DECEMBER DAY M M M DATE 7 14 21 Regular Meeting; Special Meeting to Adopt 2016 Township Budget Community Development Finance & Admin; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety STATE OFFERS HELP WITH HEATING BILLS For information and eligibility requirements concerning Pennsylvania’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, please call the PA Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program at 1-800-692-7462 or the Montgomery County public assistance office at 610-272-1752. Please visit the state’s web site at www.paenergy.state.pa.us for more information. 6 23 WHAT IS MS4 AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN? he Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waterways without the appropriate permits. Pennsylvania’s Stormwater Management Act (better known as Act 167), MS4 Program, Chapter 102 (Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements), and NPDES Permit Program for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities are amongst the Commonwealth’s methods for meeting the runoff-related requirements of the Clean Water Act. T For all practical purposes, though, implementation of stormwater management efforts in Pennsylvania occurs at the community level because individual municipalities are ultimately responsible for adopting zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development regulations, and other programs that keep their locality’s runoff under control. Contrary to the common perception, properly planning for stormwater can accomplish this goal while speeding the permitting process, saving on construction costs, and resulting in profitable projects that enhance a community in multiple ways. In 1990, updates to federal Clean Water Act regulations established the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), requiring large construction sites, certain industrial facilities, and municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more to obtain NPDES (Phase I) permits and develop stormwater management plans. In 1999, NPDES Phase II was signed into law to build on the initial program. While Phase I applied to construction sites affecting 5 acres or more, Phase II required all individual land development projects that disturb one acre or more to obtain permits. Phase II also required small municipalities to obtain permits for their stormwater discharges. Whether small or large construction site, industrial facility, or municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), each facility must now obtain a permit and implement and enforce a stormwater management program. …And How it's Applied in PA Though the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) manages the permitting process in some states, in Pennsylvania, the PA DEP administers the program and establishes permits for MS4s, industrial sites, and any construction activities which disturb more than one acre of land. This might sound straightforward enough, but there are additional layers, new programs, and evolving permit requirements to consider—all of which can make coordination and management of stormwater programs pretty complex. Adding to the mix is Pennsylvania's unique system of “power sharing” amongst different levels of government, as laid out in the Pennsylvania Storm Water Management Act of 1978 (more commonly known as Act 167). The Act requires counties to create watershed-level stormwater management plans, and individual municipalities to adopt ordinances to implement the plans. Key “moving targets” to keep an eye on include: • EPA’s National Rulemaking process; • TMDLs, or “total daily maximum load” (especially important is the “pollution diet” for the Chesapeake Bay and PA’s Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP), which is DEP’s proposal for our role in bringing the Bay back to health); and • Changes to PA's Chapter 102 requirements and MS4 Permits. UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP CARES ABOUT ALL OUR WATERWAYS What is Storm Water Runoff? One of the most significant, yet unrecognized groups of water contaminants is storm water pollutants. When it rains, storm water runs over yards, streets, roads, highways, parking lots, parks, and playgrounds, carrying with it everything in its path, including debris and pollutants. Eventually, the water will travel to a stream, either over land or via a storm drain. Storm drains are frequently located alongside streets and parking lots. Unlike sanitary sewers that divert water to a treatment plant directly from your home, storm drains lead directly to surrounding lakes and rivers without any type of treatment. All the debris and pollutants that were picked up by storm water runoff end up in your lakes and streams! Where Does the Pollution Come From? Most contaminants are made up of common items used by residents, businesses and visitors, such as fertilizers, car oils and greases, yard clippings, soil, and pet wastes. Below are some tips you can follow to help keep pollution from entering lakes and streams via storm water runoff. Keep Your Rivers, Lakes and Streams Clean • Never dump anything down a storm drain. • Use an oil pan when changing oil to keep fluids off the pavement. Check local body shops and quick lubes to find a place to appropriately dispose of used oil. • Bag pet waste and dispose of it in a trash can. • Leave grass clippings on your lawn as an alternate nutrient to fertilizer. If a fertilizer is necessary, choose a slow release product and test your soil to find out how much fertilizer your lawn actually needs. • Wash your car on your lawn so excess water, chemicals, and dirt is filtered through the lawn. • Keep household hazardous wastes, such as harsh cleaners, paint, car fluids, and batteries from entering lakes and streams by disposing at a household hazardous waste center. Try using environmentally-safe alternatives or recipes with non-hazardous ingredients. • Broom, rather than hose, to clean up grass clippings and dirt. • Keep a trash bag in your car... and use it! For more information regarding the Upper Moreland Township Storm Water Management Plan, check out http://www.uppermoreland.org/information/stormwater.aspx 1 0 9 P a r k A v e n u e , W i l l o w G r o v e , PA 1 9 0 9 0 | 2 1 5 - 6 5 9 - 0 7 4 1 | u p p e r m o r e l a n d @ m c l i n c . o r g Visit us online at WWW.UMFPL.ORG for information on programs and events throughout the year. Library Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 AM – 9 PM; Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM Spring & Summer Closings: April 5, May 25, July 4 & September 7 SPECIAL EVENTS Beads & Books Sale - Spring will be here before you know it, and with it the Friends of UMFPL’s Beads and Books sale! You can support the library now by dropping off your unwanted jewelry, watches, and accessories for our sale, then join us on April 25 from 1:00-3:00 pm to find some new-to-you treasures! Summer Reading Kickoff & Community Day - Join us for an afternoon celebrating books, summertime, and our great community! Enjoy a special appearance by musical duo Lolly & YoYo, fun activities for kids, and some tasty treats! Tons of fun to be had for all ages on June 20 from 1:00-4:00 pm. ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS Free Technology Instruction - The library regularly offers small-class-size computer and technology instruction on a wide variety of topics ranging from Beginning Computer to eBooks for Nook and Kindle. One-on-one sessions are also available on a limited basis for individuals seeking instruction in a particular topic or task. Contact the Library to register for classes, sign up for a mouse tutorial, or for more information. Knit and Crochet Club - Do you love to knit or crochet? Join us at our drop-in knit & crochet group Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:45 pm in the Library’s conference room. Participants at all skill levels are invited to bring projects to work on while enjoying good company. Adult Daytime Book Discussion Group - Join us on the first Thursday of every month from 2:30-3:45 pm for spirited discussions on classic and contemporary literary fiction and nonfiction. Adult Evening Book Discussion Group - Meeting on the last Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:15 pm. Join us for friendly conversations of popular fiction and nonfiction. Sunday Cinema - View outstanding foreign and art house films at our film & discussion series. Films are shown at 2:00 pm on the third Sunday of selected months: March 15, April 19, May 17, & June 21. Post-performance discussions are led by independent filmmaker Maurizio Giammarco, Ph.D. Refreshments provided. Third Thursday Theater - Sit back and enjoy current award-winning and nominated movies. Films are shown at 1:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month: March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, & September 17. Refreshments provided. ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Weekly Events - The Library regularly offers six-week sessions of a variety of educational and fun classes. • Winter session runs January 5-February 13 • Spring 1 session runs March 2-April 10 • Spring 2 session runs April 27-June 5 Preschool Stories: Mondays 1:30 pm - Story time for 3-5 year olds. Toddler Stories: Tuesdays 10:00 & 11:00 am Stories and songs for children 18-36 months. Stories & Science: Tuesdays 1:30 pm - Simple science and stories for children 24-36 months. Babies & Books: Wednesdays 10:00 am Caregivers and infants birth to 18 months learn and grow together. Babies & Books: Thursdays at 9:30 am - Caregivers and infants ages birth to 18 months learn and grow together. Action Stories: Thursdays at 10:45 am - All ages welcome at this activity-focused story time! Young Artists: Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm School-age children experience different art mediums each week through a self-directed activity allowing them to explore and develop their creative thinking skills. Yoga Story Time: Fridays at 10:30 am - Gentle exercise and stories for children ages 2 to 4 and their care-givers. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. FAMILY ZONE PROGRAMS Selected Monday nights at 7:00 pm: Free special events and activities such as magicians, science experiments, or live animal shows for children and families to enjoy together! March 16, April 20, May 18, July 20, August 17, & September 21. LEARN & PLAY TOGETHER Mondays, 10:30-11:30 am, April 13-May 11: Caregivers and children ages 18-30 months can attend this five-week play-based educational program. Learn about toddler development in a fun and nurturing environment! Pre-registration and availability to attend all five weeks required. SUMMER EVENTS FOR CHILDREN Every hero has a story… Come to the library this summer June 21-August 21 for weekly programming for kids of all ages, special performers, a weekly summer reading raffle, and more; as we celebrate all heroes, those from our favorite stories and those that might be living next door! ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS Artist of the Month - Artists ages 11-18 can submit their painting, drawing, sculpture, fabric art, mixed media, collage, and/or other art for the UMFPL Teen Artist program. Drop off up to three pieces of artwork at the information desk for consideration or email photos of your work to uppermoreland@ mclinc.org. Selected artists will have their art displayed in the library and will receive a gift-card for art supplies. Teen Nights - On selected Thursday nights, UMFPL offers programming for young people ages 12-17 including gaming nights, movies nights, craft nights and book discussion nights. March 5 & 26, April 2 and 23, May 7 & 28. Additional summer dates TBA. Teen Author Visit - All are invited to meet Jordan Sonnenblick, the author of popular tween/teen novels including Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie, for a discussion of his books and his experience as a writer. Contact the library to register. The first 10 registered participants will receive a free autographed book from the author. Join us on Thursday, June 25, from 4:00-5:00 pm! YOUR LIBRARY ONLINE eMagazines, eBooks, research resources and more available 24/7 at www.umfpl.org! Universal Class - UMFPL cardholders can choose from over 500 self-paced online courses—many eligible for continuing education credits—for self-directed learning in the library or from any device with an internet connection! JobNow! - Available for UMFPL cardholders: an online job assistance resource, including live professional resume critiques and proven interview techniques. Experience your personalized career center to help any job seeker. Zinio for Libraries - The Montgomery County library system and UMFPL now offer more than 100 digital magazine subscriptions available for patrons to download for free. Full content, no waiting lists, no lending periods. Overdrive downloadable eBooks & Audiobooks From the classics to bestsellers to self-help this service offers more than 16,000 downloadable audiobooks and eBooks that you can download 24 hours a day from home or on the go with the free Overdrive app. Freading – eBooks for libraries - Hundreds of thousands of titles that can be read anywhere and on many different devices for UMFPL cardholders. Guaranteed unlimited access to every item in the collection–no waits and/or holds required! Learning Express - Test Prep for everything from SAT to Nursing and more career building resources! Science Online - Complete coverage of the full spectrum of scientific disciplines plus experiments and activities. Delaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook - Find the best-rated auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, dentists, carpet cleaners, and more. World Book Online - Content and tools developed especially for young children, school-aged students, and advanced researchers and information seekers. TumbleBookLibrary - An online collection of TumbleBooks, animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. Looking for volunteer opportunities? The Friends of Upper Moreland Free Public Library need YOUR support ideas energy skills IT’S EASY TO BECOME A MEMBER Find the right membership level on our website at www.uppermorelandlibrary.org/friends. The Friends are involved in the betterment of the library through a variety of activities, but primarily through fundraising activities such as the Used Book Sale, the First Friday in February “Fun-raiser” and the annual Beads & Books sale. 22 7 ANNUAL DINNER TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION UPPER MORELAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION You are cordially invited to attend our Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Cash Bar at 6:30 p.m. with Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Williamson Restaurant at Easton and Blair Mill Roads in Horsham $27.00 per person Reservation and check must be received by Friday, April 17, 2015 --- PROGRAM --Mr. Jim Rubillo will present an evening of PHIL-A-TRIVIA A fast-paced trivia game of local history pitting table-against-table for team title of UMHA's Most Trivial Persons! UMHA ANNUAL DINNER RESERVATION PLEASE PRINT ALL ENTRIES!! I / We plan to attend the dinner. Enclosed is my check for $ _____________ Name: ____________________________________________Telephone: __________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________ Choice of Entrée: ( ) Jumbo Crab Cakes ( ) Sirloin of Beef ( ) Chicken Maryland Name: ____________________________________________Telephone: __________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________ Choice of Entrée: ( ) Jumbo Crab Cakes ( ) Sirloin of Beef ( ) Chicken Maryland Name: ____________________________________________Telephone: __________________________ HOUSEHOLD TRASH COLLECTION egular household trash is collected once each week. Please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070, Monday through Friday between 6:30 am and 2:00 pm if you are unsure of your pickup day. Trash containers should be placed at the curb by 6:30 am on your collection day, but not more than 12 hours beforehand. Empty cans must be removed within 12 hours of collection. All trashcans must be covered, weigh less than 50 pounds when full, and be no larger than 50 gallons in capacity. Lids must completely detach, not just pivot open, and should have house numbers. Trash placed in boxes or drums will not be collected. If you are placing trash bags curbside, bags must not be more than 20 pounds when full. Garbage must be drained and bagged to delay decomposition. The Public Works Department does not collect materials related to the demolition, repair, or construction of buildings. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, concrete, plaster, wood, drywall, dirt, fencing, and landscape ties. Homeowners must make arrangements for the disposal of these items. If you are planning on moving and have a lot of trash, extra volume must be spread out over several pickups. R If your trash and/or recycling collection is cancelled due to inclement weather, please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 or log onto the Township website (www.uppermoreland.org) to find out when your next pickup will occur. Many residents have trash cans unacceptable for curbside collection. Regulations limit the size of trash cans to 50-gallon capacity and 50-pound weight limit. Lids must completely detach, not just pivot open. These regulations are in place to protect service personnel from injury and thereby make the best use of tax dollars. CHANGES TO 2015 TRASH AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE Please make note of the following changes to the regular trash and recycling pickup schedule REGULARLY SCHEDULED PICKUP Friday, April 3 Friday, July 3 Wednesday, November 11 Thursday, November 26 Friday, December 25 RESCHEDULED PICKUP Monday, April 6 Monday, July 6 Monday, November 9 Monday, November 30 Monday, December 28 GLASS, CAN, PLASTIC, AND PAPER RECYCLING RECYCLING PROGRAMS Choice of Entrée: ( ) Jumbo Crab Cakes ( ) Sirloin of Beef ( ) Chicken Maryland Upper Moreland was one of the first communities in Pennsylvania to establish a mandatory curbside recycling program in the 1980s. Thanks to the cooperation of thousands of residents, the program helps conserve natural resources while saving the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Mail this reservation form and your check made payable to UMHA to: Ray Stahl, 609 Lakeview Drive, Willow Grove, PA 19090 (Must be received by Friday, April 17, 2015) Recyclable materials are collected the same day as your regular household trash. Glass bottles, aluminum and tin cans, #’s 1 thru 7 plastics, paper goods, cardboard boxes, and yard waste are included in Upper Moreland Township’s recycling program. RECYCLING OF THESE MATERIALS IS MANDATORY IN UPPER MORELAND! E-Mail: ________________________________________ EVENTS COME AND ENJOY FREE AND INTERESTING PROGRAMS FROM THE UPPER MORELAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION! Tuesday, April 28 – Annual Dinner. Reservations required. See above form for details! Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. – A Look at Volume III - Joseph Farrell and Joseph Farley will entertain with stories from the third volume of their Keystone Tombstones series, including local Titanic victims and survivors and the mysterious case of “The Babes in the Woods.” Location: UM Library Community Room, 109 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, Pa. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m. – The Revolutionary War in Montgomery County, PA - Complete with reproduction period items, uniforms, maps and eyewitness accounts, this educational program, by Michael Jesberger, tells the story of the common soldiers and the various incidents that took place in Bucks and Montgomery Counties during the American Revolution. Location: Council Room, UMT Building, 117 Park Ave., Willow Grove, Pa. GLASS, CAN, AND PLASTIC RECYCLING: Unbroken glass bottles, clean aluminum and tin cans, and #’s 1 thru 7 plastics may be mixed together and placed curbside in a single container weighing no more than 20 pounds and having no larger than a 23-gallon capacity. Containers must be clearly marked “RECYCLING,” must have holes drilled in the bottom for drainage, and may not contain lids. No paper may be put in the same container. No trash, cigarettes, or food/drink residue should be in bottles. No plate glass, light bulbs, mirrors, or broken glass is included in recycling (wrap in paper and put in regular trash). Cans that contained paint, fuel, aerosol spray, oil, or other hazardous materials cannot be collected. Recycling containers must not exceed 20 pounds when full. EXCLUDED: Styrofoam (includes egg cartons, clamshell containers, plates, cups and meat trays, packing peanuts), plastic films or bags, PVC pipes, CD/DVDs, paper drink containers with wax (e.g. milk/orange juice containers), coffee cup lids, straws, plastic cutlery, plastic 6-pack rings, waxed paper, waxed cardboard, coat hangers. PAPER RECYCLING: Newspapers, computer paper, brown bags, magazines, junk mail, office paper, phone books, paperboard cartons or boxes (not wax lined), including those from beverage six-packs and those used to hold pizza or other fast food items, should be placed curbside for collection. All of these items must be tied together with twine, boxed, or placed in brown paper shopping bags before being taken to the curb. Cardboard boxes should be recycled as well. Flatten the boxes, then tie them together with twine or compress them and place several boxes within one. Please do not use cardboard boxes to dispose of any type of trash. These containers should be flattened and placed curbside for collection with other recyclables. Do not use plastic bags to cover any of your paper recycling items, even during inclement weather. continued on page 8 8 21 TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION continued ELECTRONICS DISPOSAL lectronics are part of the recycling program. A permit is required for the disposal of household electronics. The category “electronics” includes, but is not limited to, TVs up to 50”, stereos, VCRs, DVD players, computers, keyboards, monitors, and microwaves. Permits can be obtained from the receptionist’s office at the Township Building, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday Friday. Permit fees range from $1.00 to $20.00. Please note: Televisions over 50” are the owner’s responsibility. Once a permit is obtained, if the item(s) “disappear” from in front of your home before 6:00 am on the scheduled pickup date, call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 to cancel the pickup. If the pickup is cancelled by 6:30 am, the permit fee will be refunded in full. E YARD/BULK/MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION DISPOSAL OF YARD WASTE: Leaves, grass clippings, and other yard waste will be collected each Monday. Only brown, 30-gallon biodegradable yard waste bags will be accepted. Bags should weigh less than 50 pounds and be placed at the curb by 6:30 am, but not more than 12 hours beforehand. The Public Works Department will not accept bags that contain dirt, edgings, wood chips, mulch, stump grindings, rocks, or household trash, as these items can cause damage to our recycling equipment and composting program. There is no limit to the number of bags that may be placed curbside for collection. BRUSH and BRANCHES: In addition to bagged yard waste, brush and branches are picked up each Monday. Brush and branches should be tied into bundles with manila rope or jute twine. Bundles should weigh less than 50 lbs. and be no more than four feet in length and two feet in width. No more than 6 bundles should be placed curbside for pickup on each collection day. CHANGES TO 2015 YARD WASTE COLLECTION Due to holiday scheduling changes, there will be NO yard waste collections on the following Mondays in 2015: April 6 • July 6 • November 9 • November 30 • December 28 Yard waste not being picked up on the dates above will be picked up on the following Monday. DISPOSAL OF CARPETING: Rugs and padding are picked up on your regular trash day. Rugs and padding must be cut to four (4)-foot widths, then rolled and tied securely. Each section should weigh less than 20 pounds (limit 1 room per pickup). SAFE DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD SHARPS: Place sharp household objects in a rigid, strong plastic or metal container with a screw-on or tightly secured cap, such as a laundry detergent bottle, or use a purchased Sharps Container. Reinforce the cap with heavy duty tape. Mark clearly and noticeably on the outside of the container “Do Not Recycle” and “Household Sharps.” Sharps include medical needles, knitting needles, and knives, among other items. DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD PAINT: Latex-based paint is accepted in your regular trash. Paint must be dried and the lid must be removed. Place paint cans next to your trash cans. Oil-based paints must be taken to a Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Collection site. For more information on the MONTCO Hazardous Waste Collection, call 610-278-3618. ARE YOU MOVING? In order to better serve the Township, the Public Works Department requests those residents who are moving and have a large volume of trash to spread it out over a period of time. Please try to dispose of all trash prior to your settlement date. Please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 if you are unsure of what items can be placed curbside. BULK ITEMS: The Public Works Department assists residents by providing a special service to remove metal items such as appliances, grills, lawn mowers, exercise equipment, etc. A pickup for these items can be scheduled by obtaining a bulk pickup permit from the receptionist’s office at the Township Building. The minimum fee for a bulk pickup permit is $15.00; the final cost will depend on the type, size, and number of items to be picked up. Please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 if you are unsure if an item requires a permit. Please remember that once a permit is issued, a collection date is scheduled. If you find that the item(s) have “disappeared” from in front of your home before 6:00 am on the scheduled pick up date, please call the Public Works Department by 6:30 am to cancel the collection. If the pickup is cancelled by 6:30 am, the permit fee will be refunded in full. FREE COMPOST AVAILABLE!!!! Recycling yard waste collected in Upper Moreland Township creates compost for gardens and plantings. Compost is provided at no cost. Please bring your own containers and take as much as you like. Please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 for further information. UPPER MORELAND HISTORICAL COMMISSION he Upper Moreland Historical Commission continues its mission under the leadership of Michelle Young. We are fully vetted with fifteen members. T Currently, the members of the Commission are reviewing the status of houses recommended by the Upper Moreland Historical Association. We recently added two properties to our inventory, for a total of forty-three. As houses are added, the owners receive a beautiful custom-made ceramic plaque to display on/in their homes. Membership in the inventory is open to any home that is greater than 100 years old, has historic significance, and/or plays an important role architecturally. Throughout the year, seasonal newsletters are issued to keep the members informed of the advantages of being part of the township’s historic inventory. Each issue will highlight a featured property to better acquaint the public with its historical significance. The Historical Identification Card, or (HIC), was introduced last year at our Annual Heritage Tea. With this card, inventory members are able to obtain discounted historical products and services from featured merchants. The list of merchants is in each newsletter, next to our masthead. Annual Heritage Tea The 2014 Heritage Tea was held on September 17 at the historic home of Heather and Stewart Greenleaf. David Rowland spoke about The History of Willow Grove, Beyond the Park. Our speaker’s presentation was followed by light refreshments. This year, we are having the Heritage Tea on September 27 at the Nyholm Residence from 3-5 PM. If you would like to participate, please email the Commission’s secretary, Bonnie MacDonald at [email protected] prior to September 1. Inventory holders and their families are always guests of the Commission. Mission Statement The Historical Commission is charged with the responsibility to promote, protect and facilitate the preservation of buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts of historic significance and value that exist in the Township. Preservation of these resources is in the best interest of the prosperity and welfare of the people of Upper Moreland by enhancing property values, improving aesthetics of the built and natural environment, and creating the potential for heritage tourism. General Responsibility of the Commission The Upper Moreland Historical Commission has the general responsibility of promoting historic preservation in the Township by performing any or all of the following: • Publishing printed material related to historic preservation. • Adding historic preservation-related material to the Township website. • Holding events to promote and educate Township residents about historic preservation. • Educating historic resource owners about grants, tax incentives and the benefits of protection provided by state and federal government historic preservation programs and laws. • Educating historic resource owners about the potential benefits of having a resource listed on the Upper Moreland Historic Resources Inventory including honorary designation, improved development opportunities, and protection. • Advising the Board of Commissioners concerning acquiring, restoring, preserving, reconstructing, or rehabilitating historic resources in the Township. CURRENT BOARD Michelle Young, President Jonathan DeJonge, Vice President Bonnie Lynn MacDonald, Secretary John L. Connell, Treasurer Nicholas Scull (UMHA/Friends of Boileau) Joseph Lavalle (Architect / Commissioner) Donald G. Warner (Real Estate Agent / Commissioner) Arlene B. Rubin (Attorney) Heather Greenleaf (UMHA/Member-at-Large) Susan Worth-LaManna (Member-at-Large) Muriel Lange (Member-at-Large) William Oetinger (Member-at-Large) Robert Young (Member-at-Large) Henry Hedrick (Member-at-Large) Alan Sentman (Member-at-Large) Freedom Steps 5k for our Troops n Sunday, May 3, 2015, the 8th annual Freedom Steps 5k will be held at Masons Mill Park. Registration begins at 8 am, with the race starting at 9 am. Freedom Steps continues to raise awareness and support for our troops. Funds raised by this event are used to purchase supplies and ship them around the world. We have shipped these packages to Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and even multiple ships deployed at sea. Over the last several years, we have sent over 375 supply boxes to deployed troops, who shared the supplies with over 3,000 of their comrades. We have also supported returning troops and their families for events and holidays. If you know of anyone currently deployed or being deployed, please contact us so we can send them a package. Please visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FreedomSteps or the website www.freedomsteps5k.com for event details and a registration form, or for more details or questions call 215-657-3992. O 20 9 PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION FRIENDS OF NATHANIEL BOILEAU FARMSTEAD, Inc. Office: 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Farmstead: Byberry & Orangemans Roads, Upper Moreland Township Web Site: www.friendsofboileau.org 2015 Spring Classes Wee Class Discount - Register for multiple “Wee” classes, get a $4 discount per class (must be same child OR same family) A Look Back into 2014 and a Look Ahead into 2015 – Join and Become Part of It! ur Fall Fest ’14 fundraiser was a great success! Last September, we raised over $3,700 that was largely due to the wonderful corporate sponsorship we received from Youngscape Landscaping Services, Goodman Properties, Kremp Florist, Hatboro Beverages, and Township support from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Over 70 supporters were in attendance, playing lawn games and enjoying the great food and beverages offered up by two area businesses, Crooked Eye Brewery and Stirling Sowerby’s The Flying Deutschman food truck. So, save the date for more of the same when we hold Fall Fest ’15 on Saturday, September 12. O After the fall fundraiser, volunteerism and in-kind donations were the headlined farmstead activities; in October, Boy Scout Troop 133 completed a two-day Eagle Scout project to clear a densely overgrown area of the farmstead grounds. Kudos to a job well done! Also, in January, Willow Tree Service removed a rotting sycamore tree that housed raccoons and directly threatened the farmhouse. Special mentions go to our longtime supporter and Friend of Boileau, Geralyn Roden, for bringing Ed Yeakel’s tree services to us. It was a great collaborative project between The Department of Parks and Recreation, Willow Tree Service, and Friends of Boileau. Thanks to all. Fall Fest ‘14 - Food Truck & Guests We are planning our 9th Annual Spring Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd. Through corporate funding and foundations, we hope to add more attractions to the event this year. Our chief efforts this year will be to clean up the Farmhouse, to return the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services to the building, and to install environmental controls critical to maintaining the integrity of the interior. Eagle Project - Before & After Friends of Boileau are seeking active board members in all phases of our activities. Come to our next meeting! We meet on the second Wednesday of every month, at 7:00 pm, at 117 Park Ave., Willow Grove, PA 19090, in the Upper Moreland Historical Association Room located in the basement of the Township Building. Thank you for your interest, and we hope to see you there! Our membership is increasing! Join and become a member to help us preserve one of the Township’s finest historic resources. You can join the Friends of Boileau by simply completing and submitting the application below! Key: R = Resident NR = Non-Resident The Gone Tree Drop us a line! You may contact us via email at [email protected] and visit us and like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/friends.boileau.farmstead Membership Application - Friends of Nathaniel Boileau Farmstead, Inc. Office: 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 lease complete the form below indicating the type of membership you desire by checking the appropriate box. Make your check payable to “Friends of Boileau,” and submit it with this application to the Office address shown above, marked Attn: Boileau Membership. Annual memberships are valid for one year from the month your application and payment are received. Please Select Your Desired Membership Category: Annual Memberships: Individual - $15 Family - $30 Student - $5 Lifetime Memberships: Individual - $100 Family - $150 P Additional Donation $_____________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $_____________ If paying electronically, please also send in this completed application! Thank You! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ALL INFORMATION! Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ________________ Telephone: ______ - ______ - _______________ E-mail: ________________________________________________________________ Membership Type: (Check One) Renewal ____ New ____ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: ______________ Form of Payment: Check # ___________ Amount $ ___________ Cash $ ________ “Wee” READ & WRITE 5 classes meet on Mondays, March 23 – April 27 (omit April 6) Time/Ages: 5 pm – 5:45 pm (ages 3–5) 6 pm – 6:45 pm (ages 6–8) Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR “WEE” can be writers and you know “WEE” love reading, so join us for a perfect combination of the two! “WEE” will explore the beginnings of writing through a variety of fun and creative activities, designed exclusively for your little writers! “WEE” will also be using our creativity as we respond to the stories we hear in each class. The stories come to life when read by our very enthusiastic instructor, Miss Lisa, certified teacher, who will foster your child's love of reading and writing, while connecting the two in a very creative way! “Wee” MAKE MUSIC Session II: 5 classes meet on Wednesdays, March 25 – April 22 Session III: 5 classes meet on Wednesdays, May 6 – June 3 Time: 10 am – 10:45 am Ages: 1–5 yrs. w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR An immersion in music through singing, playing, dancing, movement, literacy and listening. Miss Samantha will sing simple songs, engage your child in rhythmic finger play, move to the music, play musical instruments, and explore and hear full-sized instruments. Our goal is to develop a love and interest for music! “Wee” DANCE NEW! Spring I: 5 classes meet on Wednesdays, March 25 – April 22 Spring II: 5 classes meet on Wednesdays, May 6 – June 3 Time: 6:15 pm – 7 pm Ages: 3–6 yrs. Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR Explore the basic movements and positions of ballet, through fun exercises and activities. Miss Leah will introduce little ones to the art of dance. Comfortable sneakers and clothes are the only needs for this program. “Wee” EXPLORE Spring I: 5 classes meet on Thursdays, March 26 – April 30 (omit April 2) Spring II: 5 classes meet on Thursdays, May 7 – June 4 Time: 4 pm – 4:45 pm Ages: 2–5 yrs. w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR We’ll explore our environment, nature, animals, science, and much more. A new topic each week, with a new theme, helps children understand the importance and fascination the world has to offer. Books, crafts, circle time, and other fun activities make learning a snap. “Wee” SPORTS 5 classes meet on Mondays, April 27 – June 1 (omit May 25) Time: 10 am – 10:45 am Ages: 3–5 yrs. w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR Teamwork and fun is the name of the game. Miss Lisa introduces your youngster to a variety of popular sports. We take a fun, hands-on approach to make the first impression of the sport a memorable one. Participants receive an award upon completion. Please bring water and dress for the weather. “Wee” KICK SOCCER 5 classes meet on Tuesdays, April 28 – May 26 (raindate: June 2) Time: 4pm – 4:45 pm (ages 3 & 4 years) Time: 5pm – 5:45 pm (ages 4 & 5 years) Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Field 1 Fee: $45 R / $67 NR Miss Lisa coaches your child in the “fun”damentals of soccer. This program allows for interaction in a team-like setting. Games, beginning skills and teamwork encouraged. Bring water, shin guards, and cleats/sneakers; and dress for the weather. JUMP START T-BIRDS T-BALL LEAGUE Spring I: 6 classes meet on Fridays, April 17 – May 22 Summer I: 6 classes meet on Fridays, June 19 – July 24 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (games begin at either at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm dependent on your child’s schedule) Ages: 3–4 years Location: Masons Mill Park Fee: $75 R / $105 NR Players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, base running; and then apply what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games. Sessions are one hour long, one day per week, and include all instruction and game play. The registration deadline is Friday, April 10. Schedules should be available prior to the start of the program. All players receive a MLB team T-shirt, award, and hat. YOUTH CLASSES SCHOOL’S OUT SHINDIG DAYS NEW!! Thursday, April 2, Friday, April 3, AND/OR Monday, April 6 Time: 9 am – 3:30 pm Ages: Grades K–5; UM RESIDENTS ONLY Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45/ child per day (discount of $5 per day if registered for more than 1 day) Join Miss Lisa during this UMTSD holiday weekend. Participants create a variety of crafts, play fun games, go on a nature walk, and learn silly facts while enjoying this day off from school. UMP&R will provide a morning snack (children will make their own). Please provide a lunch and dress children appropriately. MUST REGISTER BY March 27. AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING Tuesday, May 19 - Election Day Times: 9 am – 3 pm Ages: 11–15 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $50 R / $75 NR This certification course provides teens with the confidence and skills to care for youngsters. Prospective employers will be happy to hire babysitters who have acquired this official recognition. Upon completion of the course, participants receive an ARC Certification Card and an interactive CD-ROM, as well as child care concepts. You must attend the entire course, pass the evaluations, and show the maturity to properly care for children. Please bring a lunch, pencil, and snack. MUST REGISTER by Tuesday, May 12. PAJAMA JAMMY JAMS Time: Ages: Location: Fee: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm 3–10 yrs. Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse $25 R / $37 NR per date (*$10 OFF EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING) Need a night out? We have you covered. Kids, put on your jammies and get your parents to drop you off to spend quality time with your friends. Crafts, games, and activities will be tailored to the celebration of the month. Pizza and juice will be served for dinner. Friday, April 17..........Spring Is In the Air Friday, May 22 ..........Summer Countdown Friday, June 12 .........Beach Blast Friday, July 10...........Octopus Adventure Friday, August 14 .....Haaaar Matey Paaaarrtaay 10 19 PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION LITTLE WARRIORS YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE AFTER SCHOOL DRAWING with Young Rembrandts Spring I: 5 sessions meet on Thursdays, April 16 – May 14 Spring II: 5 sessions meet on Thursdays, May 21 – June 18 Time: 6 pm – 7 pm Ages: 6–11 yrs. Location: Veterans Memorial Park Hockey Rink Fee: $55 R / $82 NR Children learn the basics of floor hockey rules, scoring, and positions. This program encourages exercise, teamwork, leadership, and socialization in a fun, exciting environment. The beginning of each session is dedicated to teaching stick handling, shooting, and passing. At the end of each session, we will hold scrimmages to utilize the skills that have been taught. All equipment is provided. 5 Classes meet on Wednesdays Spring I: March 11 – April 15 (omit April 1) Spring II: April 29 – May 27 Time: 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm Ages: 1: Primary (Grades K–2) 2: Intermediate (Grades 3–5) Location: 1: Primary Room 11 2: Intermediate Room 227 Fee: $70 R / $105 NR In addition to expanding students’ image vocabularies, our curriculum helps develop fine motor skills and learning skills that are essential to future classroom success. MUST REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF CLASS. MAD SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL CLASS 6 classes meet on Tuesdays, April 7 – May 12 (Science of Senses) Times: 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm Ages: Grades K–4 Location: Primary Room LL22 Fee: $80 R / $120 NR Join us for 6 Weeks of Amazing Fun in the Mad Science Lab, experimenting with Science of the Senses!! All new classes this spring are filled with experiments that fizz, quake, and boggle your minds! Children investigate crazy chemistry, build skyscrapers to withstand earthquakes, experiment with fundamentals of flight, and much more!! MUST REGISTER BY 3/31/15. YOUTH KARATE 8 classes meet on Mondays, April 13 – June 8 (omit May 25) Time: 7 pm – 7:45 pm Ages: 6 & older Location: UM Primary School Gym Fee: $40 R / $60 NR Discipline, humility, and desire to achieve will be acquired in this fun and interesting class. Steve Curley, our instructor, was a police officer in Upper Moreland Township for 33 years before recently retiring. He has been with our program since 1982 and currently holds the rank of 5th degree Black Belt. He used karate skills while serving as a police officer and is ready to teach you the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate, while also helping you to improve focusing skills and self-confidence. TRY IT FREE ~ Come out on Monday, March 30, at 7 pm for a free class. (continued) PICNIC PAVILIONS AT MASONS MILL PARK 6 classes meet on Tuesdays, April 21 – May 26 (omit April 28 & May 26) 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Time: Ages: 6–Adult (participants will be divided by age) Location: UM Primary School Cafetorium Fee: $90 R / $135 NR Fencing is a cerebral and physical sport, often referred to as “physical chess.” The sport equally develops both physical and mental characteristics. Fencing includes speed, coordination, strength, precision, endurance, and inventiveness. All are useful for the natural development of children. It requires concentration and focus, as well as great discipline. In each class, students warm-up through different games. Participants are taught fencing techniques and engage in fencing bouts with fellow students. Students may use the coach’s equipment. *Participants will need to purchase their own glove. Masons Mill Park plays host to numerous picnics and other events each year. Park pavilions may be reserved for church groups, family outings, parties, weddings, or company picnics. Though park facilities are available for use if not reserved, it is in your best interest to call and reserve a picnic pavilion. Three pavilions are available for rental. It is not unusual for all pavilions to be completely booked on all weekends by the beginning of May. U.M. Township resident students in grades 4 and 5 are offered a FREE after-school sports program in cooperation with the U.M. School District. Intramurals are open to all public, private, and parochial students. Spring session activity is sports and games and will be held at the Intermediate School beginning the week of April 6. A special intramural flyer with a registration form will be distributed to all 4th and 5th grade students. See the IM flyer for more details. • Music • Dance • Theater • Voice • Photography • Computers • Animation • Movie Making • Art • Pastry Arts • Writing • Fashion • Swimming • Sports • Science • Rocketry • Legos • Robotics • Academic Tutoring & MORE! HEARTHSIDE, REALTORS® BARBARA MATTHEWS WEISS Mention This Ad & Receive a REALTOR ®, GRI, ABR ®, CNS Multi-Million Dollar Producer FREE HOME WARRANTY Resident of Upper Moreland [email protected] when you list your house with me SAFETY TOWN - “A Kids’ Big Wheel Village” The Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Old York Road, has completed the renovations to Safety Town. Safety Town is a “child-sized” village at Masons Mill Park designed to teach pre-schoolers traffic safety using “big wheels” and tricycles. The town opened in 1978 with the support of the Kiwanis Club of Old York Road, U.M. Police Dept., and local businesses. Safety Town was revitalized in 2003 and is available for individual use at no cost during posted times and when not rented. For the safety of all users, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, roller skates, and scooters are not permitted in Safety Town. Youngsters may not climb on the buildings, light fixtures, or fencing in and around Safety Town. The three picnic pavilions and Safety Town may be reserved by RESIDENT GROUPS beginning the first working day in January. Non-resident groups may make reservations beginning the first working day in March. For information concerning the reservation procedure, please call the Parks and Recreation Department: 215-659-3100 x1039. DID YOU KNOW MASONS MILL PARK HAS AN ARCHERY RANGE? Four archery targets are available for archery practice at Masons Mill Park (new location within the park). Archers must obtain an annual permit from the Parks and Recreation Department to shoot arrows. No broadheads are permitted. An entirely new range has been constructed and is located off the back of the lower parking lot. Interested in obtaining information? Give us a call at 215-659-3100 x1039, or visit us on the web at www.uppermoreland.org. INTRAMURAL PROGRAM (Grades 4-5) Dresher, PA 215-657-3388 OPEN HOUSES: Sun 3/29, 1-4; Sat 4/11, 10-2; Sun 4/12, 1-4 Sun 4/19, 1-4; Sat 4/25, 10-4; Sun 4/26, 1-4 Sat, 5/2, 10-4; Sat, 5/9, 10-4 (continued) FENCING CLASSES NEW! www.burnbraedaycamp.com • Transportation Provided • Boys & Girls, Ages 3-15 • 2-10 Weeks • Professional Teaching Staff • Extended Hours Available • Air-Conditioned Buildings PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION Serving Philadelphia, Montgomery & Bucks Counties (215) 379-2002 EXT. 125 (215) 300-1544 CELL www.realestatebmw.com 2015 Dates: 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16 (make-up date: 8/23) The Department of Parks and Recreation offers FREE summer concerts at the Masons Mill Park Concert Gazebo, 3500 Masons Mill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA. We are currently scheduling a variety of bands for your enjoyment. Please call us or visit the website for a summer concert series flyer (available in April). Carpooling to the park is recommended. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Smoking, pets, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park. Concerts begin at 6:30 pm, weather permitting. In case of rain, concerts may be cancelled; call the Park Office at 215-659-3388 after 3:00 pm on the day of the concert. 18 11 2015 SUPERVISED PLAYGROUND PROGRAM PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION (continued) This program is open to Upper Moreland Residents only: youngsters entering grades 1–8. SPECIAL EVENTS Registration begins Monday, April 6, 8:30 am Dates: June 22 – August 14 (omit July 3) ~ 8 week program OR (1) – June 22 – July 17 (omit July 3) ~ 1st 4 week program OR (2) – July 20 – Aug 14 (Aug 14 ends at Noon) ~ 2nd 4 week program Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8 am – 5 pm (extending supervision available) Location: Upper Moreland Primary / Intermediate AND Middle Schools Fees: $950 for 8 week session OR $540 for either 4 week session WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR PAYMENT AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE ONLY Ages: Upper Moreland Youngsters Entering Grades 1–8, based on the Fall 2015 grade The Extended Supervision Program is offered from 7:30–8am AND 5–5:30pm daily (excluding Aug. 14 pm hours). If registering for this option, your child may attend the program from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Fee: $150 for the 8 weeks extended session OR $75 for either 4 week extended session. Extended Supervision is held at the UM Primary School Gymnasium. PAYMENT DEADLINES: • $250 per child is due at the time of registration • Early Bird discount ends May 1! No discounts available after this date • Final payments must be made by Friday, June 5 PROGRAM: Our Supervised Playground Program offers township youngsters entering grades 1–8 a wide variety of activities, including playground activities, sports and games, water play, movies, special events and local trips. Our goal is to provide supervised summer playgrounds that are safe, moderately structured, and enjoyable for all. LOCAL TRIPS may include bowling, laser tag, ice skating, mini golf and more. Theme Park Trips are optional and will require an additional fee. Upper Moreland residents may register beginning Monday, April 6, at the U.M. Township Building, Parks and Recreation office beginning at 8:30 am. Proof of residency is required at time of registration. Enrollment is limited at each site, and the Department reserves the right to cancel a site pending insufficient enrollments. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Save $25 per child for the full 8-week session. Save $15 per child for either of the 4-week sessions. MUST BE registered AND paid in full by Friday, May 1. NO DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE AFTER MAY 1. Fees are not transferable among sites / participants. Fees are not prorated based on attendance. ADULT CLASSES WIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES Grab your friends and bring your cheering section. This fun-filled day is sure to bring out friendly competition. All wiffle ball equipment is supplied. The Parks & Recreation Department offers the following adult leagues. Call 215-659-3100 x1039 or visit www.uppermorelandrec.com. Date: Time: Location: Fee: Saturday, March 28 9 am start Masons Mill Park $75 per team Tournament Format: 3-5 players allowed on roster, double elimination, Ghost Runner / hit-line format (no running the bases). All ages and genders welcome, trophies for top finishers. Cash prize for the champion (amount TBD). Preregister by Friday, March 13; number of teams limited. Schedule to be posted on our website on March 20. Men’s Slow Pitch Softball, Coed Slow Pitch Softball, Men’s Touch Football, Coed Kickball FEATURED LEAGUE: Coed Kickball – America’s playground pastime!! Kickball operates on many of the same rules as coed softball. Most rules are general guidelines for kickball and similar to other organizations, but some rules were adapted to meet Township ideals and keep the game simple, safe, and fun. This league runs Friday evenings throughout the spring. ADULT KARATE 19 classes meet on Mondays and Thursdays, April 13 – June 11 Mon. 7:45 pm – 9 pm AND Time: Thurs. 7 pm – 9 pm Location: UM Primary School Gym Fee: $75 R / $110 NR Discipline, humility, and desire to achieve will be acquired in this fun and interesting class. Steve Curley, our instructor, was a police officer in Upper Moreland Township for 33 years before recently retiring. He has been with our program since 1982 and currently holds the rank of 5th degree Black Belt. He used karate skills while serving as a police officer and is ready to teach you the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate. This course will help you improve focusing skills and self-confidence. WE HAVE A NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM! CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY AT WWW.UPPERMORELANDREC.COM Although you WILL be able to complete and submit forms online, doing so WILL NOT guarantee your spot in the program. It WILL; however, get you in and out quickly on registration day. Registration will not be completed until residency is confirmed, AND payment is made at the Parks & Rec. office. Online Registration will NOT be accepted for this program To SAVE TIME and speed up the payment process on Monday, April 6, PLEASE create your account, view and submit the registration forms prior to April 6. 2015 UPPER MORELAND “Wee” Summer Program (Youngsters ages 3–6 years) “Wee” summer programs were developed based on our popular “Wee” preschool offerings. We offer week-long sessions for families to choose which sessions and topics work best for their needs. Since we have an indoor facility, these summer programs will be held rain or shine. All registrations are accepted at the UM Parks and Recreation Office, located in the UM Twp. Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Registration begins on Tuesday, April 7. All fees must be paid in full at time of registration. Days: Monday – Friday Time: 9:00am – Noon (15 hours) Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fees: $90 R / $135 NR per session Registration begins on Tuesday, April 7, at the Upper Moreland Township Building. “Wee” early bird discount = $5 off each week if registered and paid in FULL by Friday, June 5. The “Wee” summer program has a MINIMUM number of participants needed in order to allow each session to run. If we do not reach our minimum number, the week may be canceled and refunds issued. Minimum of 10 youngsters / Maximum of 20 youngsters per week. Child MUST be potty trained. DATES 1. June 22 – June 26: “Wee” Explore Science & Nature 2. June 29 – July 2: “Wee” Make a Mess of Art (4 day camp ~ $70 R / $105 NR) 3. July 6 - July 10: “Wee” Play Sports & Games 4. July 13 – July 17: “Wee” Read & Write Week 5. July 20 – July 24: “Wee” Explore Science & Nature 6. July 27 – July 31: “Wee” Make a Mess of Art 7. August 3 - August 7: “Wee” Play Sports & Games 8. August 10 – August 14: “Wee” Camper’s Choice Wrap-up Week Malvern Institute, which offers drug and alcohol residential care, is proud to be a part of the Upper Moreland Township Community! OUR LOCATIONS: 940 King Road, Malvern, Pa 19355 240 Fitzwatertown Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Call Now! 610-647-0330 malverninstitute.com 12 17 PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION FENCING CLASSES NEW! BEGINNER ADULT TENNIS CLINIC 6 classes meet on Tuesdays, April 21 – June 9 (omit April 28 & May 26) Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmå 6–Adult (participants will be Ages: divided by age) Location: Um Primary School Cafetorium Fee: $90 R / $135 NR Fencing is a cerebral and physical sport, often referred to as “physical chess.” The sport equally develops both physical and mental characteristics. Fencing includes speed, coordination, strength, precision, endurance, and inventiveness. All are useful for the natural development of children. It requires concentration and focus, as well as great discipline. In each class, students warm-up through different games. Participants are taught fencing techniques and engage in fencing bouts with fellow students. Students may use the coach’s equipment. *Participants will need to purchase their own glove. 4 classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, May 11 – May 20 Time: 6 pm – 7 pm Adult 18+ Ages: Location: Masons Mill Tennis Courts $45 R / $67 NR Fee: Whether new to the game, making a comeback, or fine-tuning your skills, we are here for you. Join our outgoing and energetic tennis pro, Stan Shoemaker, for some fun and fitness. ZUMBA 9 classes meet on Wednesdays, March 18 – June 10 (omit April 1, May 6, May 27, June 3) Time: 7 pm – 8 pm Ages: 18+ (14+ with parent) Location: Upper Moreland Primary School Cafetorium Fee: $36 R / $54 NR Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Fast and slow rhythms are combined with resistance training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat! Zumba® students achieve long-term health benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! For all fitness levels and ages. Wear comfortable exercise attire, sneakers, and a smile. CARDIO ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM NEW! 4 classes meet on Mondays, May 11 – June 8 (omit May 25) Time: 7 pm – 8 pm Ages: Adult 18+ Location: Masons Mill Tennis Courts Fee: $45 R / $67 NR Tennis is not only a lifetime sport but also a terrific physical activity. Come get that body moving during this intermediate skill-level tennis clinic. Compete against players of similar ability and work off some calories! ADULT PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION 12 CLASSES MEET: Session I: Mondays, April 6 – June 29 (omit May 25) OR Session II: Wednesdays, April 8 – June 24 Time: 10 am – 11 am (continued) “OBVIOUS CHOICE” BASKETBALL CAMP DATES: Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20 (Friday Make-up for rain only) TIME: 9 am – 3 pm (24 hours) AGES: Entering Grades 5–8 LOCATION: Veterans Memorial Park FEE: $85 R / $120 NR – if paid prior to 8/3/15 – Early Bird (Fee increases to $99 R / $148 NR after 7/31/15) bvious Choice Sports wants your child to sign up for the Obvious Choice Summer Basketball Camp. Campers experience hands-on instruction by collegiate and varsity-level basketball players, play in an NBA-like week-long league, and receive prizes and awards for individual efforts and completion of the camp. Games are set up so that each camper gets plenty of playing time. Campers can also look forward to mini-contests, skill development drills, and watching game tape. Daily themes like hustle and defense make the Obvious Choice Summer Basketball Camp the place to be this summer! Each player receives a T-shirt. Ages: Adult 18+ Location: Masons Mill Pickleball Courts Fee: $65 R / $97 NR No sports experience needed to play the game, just an interest in fun, fitness, and making new friends! You don't have to be strong, you don't have to be quick, you don't have to be tall, and you don't have to be athletic or good at other sports to enjoy this game! Pickleball is a low-impact game that requires less running and is played on a court smaller than a tennis court with a lightweight paddle and a wiffle-type ball, slightly larger than a tennis ball. Pickleball is easy to learn and fun to play! All equipment is provided. PICKLEBALL MEETUP GROUP April 1 through October 31: Tues, Thurs, & Fri mornings from 10 am – 1 pm Tues, Thurs, & Fri evenings from 5 pm – 9 pm Saturday & Sunday mornings from 10 am – 1 pm Masons Mill Park Pickleball Courts Fee: $25 per player for unlimited play during these times What is Pickleball? Come find out, play it, and love it! Games are set up among participants to encourage friendly and fair competition. Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and is fun for all ages and abilities. O 2015 UPPER MORELAND TEEN TREX CAMP (Entering Grades 7–10) Our Teen Trex Camp provides a fun and safe place for your teenagers to join their friends and have some summer fun. Exciting trip destinations will be sure to keep your teen happy and busy. All registrations are accepted at the UM Parks and Recreation Office, located in the UM Twp. Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Registration begins on Tuesday, April 7. All fees must be paid in full at time of registration. We will have session schedules completed by the April 7 registration date. Days: Times: Location: Dates: Fees: WE HAVE A NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM! Monday - Thursday CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY AT 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (pickup time may vary depending on trip destinations) WWW.UPPERMORELANDREC.COM Willow Grove Firehouse (across from the Willow Grove Train Station) Although you WILL be able to complete and Week 1 ..........................................................June 22 - June 25 submit forms online, doing so WILL NOT Week 2...............................................................June 29 - July 2 guarantee your spot in the program. It Week 3 ..................................................................July 6 - July 9 WILL, however, get you in and out quickly on Week 4 ..............................................................July 13 - July 16 registration day. Registration will not be Week 5 ..............................................................July 20 - July 23 completed until residency is confirmed, AND Week 6 ..............................................................July 27 - July 30 payment is made at the Parks & Rec. office. Week 7........................................................August 3 - August 6 Week 8....................................................August 10 - August 13 $195 R / $250 NR per session WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR PAYMENT AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE Registration begins on Tuesday, April 7, at the Upper Moreland Township Building. Teen Trex early bird discount = $10 off each week if registered and paid in FULL by Friday, June 5. TRIPS MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Dorney Park • Hershey Park • Jersey Shore • Phillies Game • Dave and Busters Sahara Sam’s • Great Adventure • Canopy Tour • Hurricane Harbor All trip admissions and transportation expenses are included in the fee! Some lunches are also included. ZUMBA 5-CLASS FITNESS CARD OPTION Want to work out, but just can’t make it to every class? UMP&R offers a “Fitness Card” for Zumba class! You pick the classes that fit your schedule. 5 classes = $25 R ($5 per class) / $37 NR Steve Becker, AAI office 215-659-8910 cell 215-858-5545 fax 215-659-4607 toll free 888-841-8910 419 Davisville Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 www.beckeragency.com [email protected] 16 2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS situations. Please bring a glove and bat (if you have those). Wear cleats or appropriate sports shoes, and wear or bring sliding pants. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS BOYS’ WRESTLING Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 9:30 am - 2:3 0pm (25 hours) Boys Entering Grades 4–9 UM Middle School Wrestling Room $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Nicholson and his training staff show you how to take down your opponent. Learn new wrestling techniques to improve your skills. Wrestlers will participate in match situations as well as fun competitions. Please wear wrestling shoes, T-shirt, and shorts. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water, and sunscreen each day. Each wrestler receives a T-shirt. PAW PRINTS GIRLS’ LACROSSE Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Girls Entering Grades 5–9 UM Middle School Field $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey and her crew lead campers in a variety of technical drills and game situations as well as fun tournaments and competitions. This is the perfect way to learn the sport or polish your skills. Please wear indoor/outdoor shoes, eyewear, and mouthguard, and bring a stick. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water, and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS JUNIOR GIRLS’ LACROSSE Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9 9 am – 11 am (8 hours) Girls Entering Grades 1–4 UM Middle School Field $50 R / $75 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $55 R / $80 NR after 6/5/15 13 (continued) Coach Remmey and her staff introduce younger players to the sport of lacrosse. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. GIRLS’ LACROSSE PRESEASON CHALLENGE Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9 (July 10 used for makeup) Time: 4 pm – 6 pm (8 hours) Ages: Girls Entering Grades 9–10 Location: UM Middle School Field Fee: $95 R / $140 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $100 R / $150 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey puts girls to the test. Are you ready for your high school season? Improve your individual stick work and ball-handling skill. This camp is not for beginner players; rather, it’s for those looking for a challenge and those ready to push themselves a little harder. Each player receives a T-shirt. Dates: PAW PRINTS GIRLS’ SOCCER Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Girls Entering Grades 5–8 UM Middle School Field $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Benevento leads you in a variety of technical drills and game situations as well as fun tournaments and competitions. This is the perfect way to learn the sport or polish your skills. Please wear indoor/outdoor shoes and shin guards. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water, and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a T-shirt. approach that is challenging, educational, and fun. Game situations and team strategies are also taught. If you want to be the best player you can be, then this is the camp for you. Each player receives a T-shirt. PAW PRINTS FIELD HOCKEY Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Girls Entering Grades 5–9 UM Middle School Field $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey and her crew lead you in a variety of technical drills and game situations as well as fun tournaments and competitions. This is the perfect way to learn the sport or polish your skills. Please wear indoor/outdoor shoes, shin guards, eyewear, and mouthguard, and bring a stick. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water, and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. Dates: Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6 Time: 9 am – 11 am (8 hours) Ages: Girls Entering Grades 1–4 Location: UM Middle School Field Fee: $50 R / $75 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $55 R / $80 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey and her staff introduce younger players to the sport of lacrosse. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. FIELD HOCKEY PRESEASON CHALLENGE Dates: Dates: Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6 (August 6 used for makeup) Time: 4 pm – 6 pm (8 hours) Ages: Girls Entering Grades 9–10 Location: UM Middle School Field Fee: $95 R / $140 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $100 R / $150 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey puts you to the test. Are you ready for your high school season? Improve your individual stick work and ball-handling skill. This camp is not for beginner players; rather, it’s for those looking for a challenge and those ready to push themselves a little harder. Each player receives a T-shirt. (continued) SENIOR CITIZEN OFFERINGS MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENIOR GAMES Montgomery County Senior Games (MCSG) combine sports The UPPER MORELAND and recreation with fellowship among everyone involved. Each year GOLDEN AGE CLUB (G.A.C.) Open to area adults aged 55+, the G.A.C. provides opportunities for adults to attend monthly meetings, socialize, and attend trips to various destinations. The club meets each month (September through May) at Vereinigung Erzebirge (The German Club), located on Davisville Road. Scheduled getaways include casinos, dinner theaters, a mystery trip, music theaters, and other great trips to various locations! Membership is $8.00 annually. For further information concerning the G.A.C., please call the Dept. of Parks and Recreation and request a copy of our Golden Reporter. these games are held during the second week of May at the Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. A few events are held at several specialized facilities in the area as well. The Senior Games are not qualifying events. There is an emphasis on camaraderie, friendly competition, and fun. Some of our athletes even go on to compete in the PA Senior Games held each summer. Adults turning age fifty this year and older, who reside in Montgomery County, may register to compete. We are in need of volunteers for this week-long event. The games run from May 4 – 8. More information can be found at www.montcoseniorgames.com. Trips & Tickets DISCOUNTED REGAL CINEMA MOVIE TICKETS $8.50 CASH ONLY. Good for ALL regular movies, including new releases. No expiration date. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TICKETS Wednesday, July 1: XFINITY Fireworks Night Section 241 Vs. Milwaukee @ 7:05 pm Tickets: $37 AND each ticket includes a $12 concession credit PAW PRINTS JUNIOR FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS’ SOCCER PRESEASON CHALLENGE Monday, July 13 – Thursday, July 16 (July 17 used for makeup) Time: 4 pm – 6 pm (8 hours) Ages: Girls Entering Grades 9–12 Location: UM Middle School Field Fee: $95 R / $140 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $100 R / $150 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Benevento puts you to the test. Are you ready for your high school season? Improve your individual footwork and ball skill. This camp is not for beginner soccer players; rather, it’s for those looking for a challenge and those ready to push themselves a little harder. This camp will give you a taste of a typical preseason, a holistic PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION 2015 DISCOUNTED AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS The Parks and Recreation Department sells seasonal discount tickets to local amusement attractions during the spring/summer. Attractions include, but aren’t limited to, Dorney Park, Hershey Park, Great Adventure, PA Renaissance Faire, Dutch Wonderland, Philadelphia Zoo, Adventure Aquarium and Knoebels. For a complete list of attractions and prices, call 215.659-3100 x1039 or visit www.uppermorelandrec.com. TRIP ~ “BEAUTIFUL” ~ The Carole King Musical ON BROADWAY Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: 8 am departure from Kmart Fee: $165 R / $170 NR Before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. “Beautiful” tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than “Beautiful” music: she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. 14 15 2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS NEW! BRICKS 4 KIDZ ~ MINING CRAFTING I & II CAMP YOUNG REMBRANDTS JUNIOR PRESCHOOL DRAWING CAMPS Dates: I: Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2 Under the Sea Workshop ~ Under the sea makes us think of mermaids, fish, shipwrecks, and sharks! All of these will inspire our work, as we draw many animal and human characters found under the sea. II: Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30 Down on the Farm Workshop ~ We will explore a farm and all the elements that are seen on a farm, including a barn and a tractor, and a variety of animals and landscapes. Instructors lead students through pencil and ink drawings. Time: 12:30 pm – 2 pm (6 hours) * Ages: 4–6 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $70 R / $105 NR *If Junior Drawing Campers are also registered for the “WEE” Summer Program that week, they are welcome to stay for lunch. Please pack a lunch for your child and notify the office if this is the case. MINING I: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 MINING II: Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24 Time: 1 pm – 4 pm (15 hours) Ages: 7–12 Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $155 R / $230 Steve is jumping for joy as he introduces the newest member of his Minecraft world. Reward your child with the creativity and excitement these new camps have to offer. Participants will be challenged to bring their virtual designs to life by building new mob figures, mosaics, and custom models incorporating LEGO bricks. So, are you ready to face the creepers? Mining I is NOT a prerequisite for Mining II. Different topics will be observed and different activities will be presented. NEW! 1ST ANNUAL UPPER MORELAND PD JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY Dates: Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30 Time: 8 am – 4 pm (16 hours) Ages: 8–13 years Location: Upper Moreland Middle School Grounds Fee: $25 R / $37 NR (Residents may register on 4/6, Non Resident begins on 4/13) The Junior Police Academy is a two-day program. Cadets should be able to attend both days. Participants learn about the many different functions performed by police officers. They experience classes on various police subjects, such as patrol operations, K-9, SWAT, and criminal investigations, as well as physical activities such as bicycle safety and a police obstacle course. The conclusion of the second day features a graduation ceremony where cadets will be awarded with certificates of completion for the Academy. The registration fee includes an Academy T-shirt for each cadet, along with lunch and a snack each day. An OPTIONAL bicycle safety program will be available to cadets ages 10+. Each cadet is responsible for bringing a bicycle, helmet, and lock on day 2, if this option is selected. Please indicate the bicycle safety program selection on the registration form. YOUNG REMBRANDTS DRAWING CAMPS I: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 Fashion Runway ~ FASHIONISTAS! Explore fashion design and drawing, layering and styling with tons of dazzling accessories. Students learn to draw portraits and figures and accessorize them with the latest fashion trends. II: Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7 Bits of Summer Fun ~ Artists will be exposed to three different types of media. Drawing skills will be taught, cartoon techniques will be introduced, and each child will complete a 12” x 18” pastel piece with the beach in mind. Time: 1 pm – 4 pm (15 hours) Ages: 6–12 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $160 R / $240 NR Doodling encouraged! Young Rembrandts views drawing–the fundamental skills of all visual arts-as a teachable skill that any child can, and should, learn. Our curriculum is designed to teach drawing skills, art techniques, and vocabulary. Visit www.youngrembrandts.com/ buxmont-pa. Pencils, color pencils, markers, and Sharpies™ will be used. NEW! MAGICAL WIZARDING CAMP Dates: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 1 pm – 4 pm (15 hours) Time: Ages: 7–13 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $155 R / $230 NR Join us for a new and exciting week of wizarding camp, based on the widely popular Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling! Tune up your brooms and prepare for some competitive Quidditch matches. Explore the mysterious secrets of divination. Try your hand at potion-making. Duel another wizard, find the one that’s right for you, and work together with your campmates to solve mysteries. Each day includes new activities and adventures. Everything kicks off with Owlers flown to each student’s Muggle home. Please bring bottled water and a healthy snack each day. KIDS’ THEATER WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE PLAYERS Dates: Time: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 9 am – 3 pm; Friday performance at 4 pm (30 hours) Ages: 7–15 years Location: Village Players Theatre (Jefferson Avenue, Hatboro) Fee: $150 R (Hatboro / Upper Moreland Residents) / $225 NR Come join the fun! Kids spend the week learning about the stage, costuming, make-up, singing, acting, and improvisation. Led by two certified teachers, with over three decades of combined theatre experience, the workshop will provide kids with a relaxed atmosphere. The workshop concludes with an evening performance on the main stage at 4 pm on Friday, July 31. MAD SCIENCE: SUPER SLIMY SMOKEY CAMP Dates: Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14 Time: 1 pm – 4 pm (15 hours) Ages: 6–12 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $140 R / $210 NR Join us for a fun-filled week of science experiments and cool projects. Topics include Slimy Science & Smokey Ice, Lasers & Optics, Science of the Sea, and Shocking Science! Children experience making ooey, gooey slime and Mad Science Putty. They also take part in an 2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS indoor fireworks demonstration while learning about light and color. All students become “Deep Sea Divers” as they investigate the world below the ocean’s surface! Come get SLIMED with your friends! THEATER CAMP Dates: Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21 Time: 9 am – 3 pm (30 hours) Ages: 7–13 years Location: Willow Grove Firehouse on Davisville Rd. (across from Willow Grove Train Station) Fee: $130 R / $190 NR Madcap Theater returns with Action Film Camp. The heart-pounding drama starts early, as campers play both cast and crew in these edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Action, intrigue, and suspense are created as they prepare for "opening night... (afternoon)." All campers receive DVDs of the final project. Please wear socks and sneakers. Bring water, snack, and lunch each day. NEW! ENGINEERING FOR KIDS Dates: Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 TOPICS: I: 9 am – noon (1/2 day morning option) SCRATCH Video Game Design Camp: What’s more fun than playing an interactive video game? WRITING ONE! Video sensing allows students to design and program their own video games, and then test them by interacting with the program via webcam. In this Scratch program (developed by MIT students), campers work together to create their own games, art, and musical instruments, while exploring coding foundations. Bring water and a snack each day. II: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (1/2 day afternoon option) Momentum Madness Camp: Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can an object go without compromising safety? Students learn basics of industrial, mechanical, and electrical engineering. They work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters and hovering levitrons, which should be able to withstand astonishing speeds. Fasten your seat belt, the race has begun! Time: Ages: Half Day Options: 9 am – Noon OR 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (15 hours) Full Day Option: 9 am – 3:30 pm (lunch period is included; 32 hours) 8–12 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $199 R / $290 NR ~ Half day $394 R / $550 NR ~ Full day Engineering for Kids brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to kids in a fun and challenging way. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world. SPORTS JUMP START T-BIRDS T-BALL Dates: Fridays, June 19 – July 24 (6 weeks, 12 hours) Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (games will begin at 5:30 or 6:30) Ages: 3–4 years Location: Masons Mill Park Fee: $75 R / $105 NR Players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and base running; and then apply what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games. Sessions are one hour long, one day per week, and include all instruction and game play in one outing. All players receive a MLB team T-shirt, MLB hat, and award. NEW! PAW PRINTS BOYS’ LACROSSE DATES: I: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25 (for Boys Entering Grades 1-4) II: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9 (for Boys Entering Grades 5-8) Time: 5 pm – 7 pm (8 hours) Ages: Dependent on date (see above) Location: Nathaniel Boileau Park Fee: $70 R / $105 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $75 R / $110 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Fleming and his crew lead youngsters in a variety of technical drills to help improve lacrosse skills. Game situations, as well as, fun competitions allow participants to gain experience playing this up and coming sport. This is the perfect way to learn the sport or polish your skills. Please wear indoor/outdoor shoes, helmet, and bring a stick. Limited equipment is available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department if you need to borrow equipment. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS BASEBALL DATES: I: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 held at UM Middle School II: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 held at Masons Mill Park Time: 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Ages: Boys Entering Grades 4–10 Location: Dependent on date (see above) Fee: $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Two weeks from which to choose! Coach Irwin, with the aid of his Upper Moreland High School varsity players, directs these camps. Emphasis is on hitting, sliding, pitching, catching, and conceptual game situations. Please bring a glove and bat (if you have them). Wear cleats or appropriate sports shoes, and wear or bring sliding pants. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS JUNIOR BASEBALL DATES: I: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 held at UM Middle School II: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 held at Masons Mill Park Time: 9 am – 11 am (8 hours) Ages: Boys Entering Grades 1–3 Location: Dependent on date (see above) Fee: $50 R / $75 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $55 R / $80 NR after 6/5/15 Two weeks from which to choose! Coach Irwin and his staff will introduce younger players to the sport of baseball. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS GIRLS’ SOFTBALL Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Girls Entering Grades 4–9 Masons Mill Softball Fields $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Ludlow, with the aid of his Upper Moreland High School varsity players, directs this camp for the Middle School grades. Emphasis is on hitting, sliding, pitching, catching, and conceptual game 14 15 2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS NEW! BRICKS 4 KIDZ ~ MINING CRAFTING I & II CAMP YOUNG REMBRANDTS JUNIOR PRESCHOOL DRAWING CAMPS Dates: I: Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2 Under the Sea Workshop ~ Under the sea makes us think of mermaids, fish, shipwrecks, and sharks! All of these will inspire our work, as we draw many animal and human characters found under the sea. II: Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30 Down on the Farm Workshop ~ We will explore a farm and all the elements that are seen on a farm, including a barn and a tractor, and a variety of animals and landscapes. Instructors lead students through pencil and ink drawings. Time: 12:30 pm – 2 pm (6 hours) * Ages: 4–6 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $70 R / $105 NR *If Junior Drawing Campers are also registered for the “WEE” Summer Program that week, they are welcome to stay for lunch. Please pack a lunch for your child and notify the office if this is the case. MINING I: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 MINING II: Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24 Time: 1 pm – 4 pm (15 hours) Ages: 7–12 Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $155 R / $230 Steve is jumping for joy as he introduces the newest member of his Minecraft world. Reward your child with the creativity and excitement these new camps have to offer. Participants will be challenged to bring their virtual designs to life by building new mob figures, mosaics, and custom models incorporating LEGO bricks. So, are you ready to face the creepers? Mining I is NOT a prerequisite for Mining II. Different topics will be observed and different activities will be presented. NEW! 1ST ANNUAL UPPER MORELAND PD JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY Dates: Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30 Time: 8 am – 4 pm (16 hours) Ages: 8–13 years Location: Upper Moreland Middle School Grounds Fee: $25 R / $37 NR (Residents may register on 4/6, Non Resident begins on 4/13) The Junior Police Academy is a two-day program. Cadets should be able to attend both days. Participants learn about the many different functions performed by police officers. They experience classes on various police subjects, such as patrol operations, K-9, SWAT, and criminal investigations, as well as physical activities such as bicycle safety and a police obstacle course. The conclusion of the second day features a graduation ceremony where cadets will be awarded with certificates of completion for the Academy. The registration fee includes an Academy T-shirt for each cadet, along with lunch and a snack each day. An OPTIONAL bicycle safety program will be available to cadets ages 10+. Each cadet is responsible for bringing a bicycle, helmet, and lock on day 2, if this option is selected. Please indicate the bicycle safety program selection on the registration form. YOUNG REMBRANDTS DRAWING CAMPS I: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 Fashion Runway ~ FASHIONISTAS! Explore fashion design and drawing, layering and styling with tons of dazzling accessories. Students learn to draw portraits and figures and accessorize them with the latest fashion trends. II: Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7 Bits of Summer Fun ~ Artists will be exposed to three different types of media. Drawing skills will be taught, cartoon techniques will be introduced, and each child will complete a 12” x 18” pastel piece with the beach in mind. Time: 1 pm – 4 pm (15 hours) Ages: 6–12 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $160 R / $240 NR Doodling encouraged! Young Rembrandts views drawing–the fundamental skills of all visual arts-as a teachable skill that any child can, and should, learn. Our curriculum is designed to teach drawing skills, art techniques, and vocabulary. Visit www.youngrembrandts.com/ buxmont-pa. Pencils, color pencils, markers, and Sharpies™ will be used. NEW! MAGICAL WIZARDING CAMP Dates: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 1 pm – 4 pm (15 hours) Time: Ages: 7–13 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $155 R / $230 NR Join us for a new and exciting week of wizarding camp, based on the widely popular Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling! Tune up your brooms and prepare for some competitive Quidditch matches. Explore the mysterious secrets of divination. Try your hand at potion-making. Duel another wizard, find the one that’s right for you, and work together with your campmates to solve mysteries. Each day includes new activities and adventures. Everything kicks off with Owlers flown to each student’s Muggle home. Please bring bottled water and a healthy snack each day. KIDS’ THEATER WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE PLAYERS Dates: Time: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 9 am – 3 pm; Friday performance at 4 pm (30 hours) Ages: 7–15 years Location: Village Players Theatre (Jefferson Avenue, Hatboro) Fee: $150 R (Hatboro / Upper Moreland Residents) / $225 NR Come join the fun! Kids spend the week learning about the stage, costuming, make-up, singing, acting, and improvisation. Led by two certified teachers, with over three decades of combined theatre experience, the workshop will provide kids with a relaxed atmosphere. The workshop concludes with an evening performance on the main stage at 4 pm on Friday, July 31. MAD SCIENCE: SUPER SLIMY SMOKEY CAMP Dates: Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14 Time: 1 pm – 4 pm (15 hours) Ages: 6–12 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $140 R / $210 NR Join us for a fun-filled week of science experiments and cool projects. Topics include Slimy Science & Smokey Ice, Lasers & Optics, Science of the Sea, and Shocking Science! Children experience making ooey, gooey slime and Mad Science Putty. They also take part in an 2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS indoor fireworks demonstration while learning about light and color. All students become “Deep Sea Divers” as they investigate the world below the ocean’s surface! Come get SLIMED with your friends! THEATER CAMP Dates: Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21 Time: 9 am – 3 pm (30 hours) Ages: 7–13 years Location: Willow Grove Firehouse on Davisville Rd. (across from Willow Grove Train Station) Fee: $130 R / $190 NR Madcap Theater returns with Action Film Camp. The heart-pounding drama starts early, as campers play both cast and crew in these edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Action, intrigue, and suspense are created as they prepare for "opening night... (afternoon)." All campers receive DVDs of the final project. Please wear socks and sneakers. Bring water, snack, and lunch each day. NEW! ENGINEERING FOR KIDS Dates: Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 TOPICS: I: 9 am – noon (1/2 day morning option) SCRATCH Video Game Design Camp: What’s more fun than playing an interactive video game? WRITING ONE! Video sensing allows students to design and program their own video games, and then test them by interacting with the program via webcam. In this Scratch program (developed by MIT students), campers work together to create their own games, art, and musical instruments, while exploring coding foundations. Bring water and a snack each day. II: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (1/2 day afternoon option) Momentum Madness Camp: Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can an object go without compromising safety? Students learn basics of industrial, mechanical, and electrical engineering. They work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters and hovering levitrons, which should be able to withstand astonishing speeds. Fasten your seat belt, the race has begun! Time: Ages: Half Day Options: 9 am – Noon OR 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (15 hours) Full Day Option: 9 am – 3:30 pm (lunch period is included; 32 hours) 8–12 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $199 R / $290 NR ~ Half day $394 R / $550 NR ~ Full day Engineering for Kids brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to kids in a fun and challenging way. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world. SPORTS JUMP START T-BIRDS T-BALL Dates: Fridays, June 19 – July 24 (6 weeks, 12 hours) Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (games will begin at 5:30 or 6:30) Ages: 3–4 years Location: Masons Mill Park Fee: $75 R / $105 NR Players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and base running; and then apply what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games. Sessions are one hour long, one day per week, and include all instruction and game play in one outing. All players receive a MLB team T-shirt, MLB hat, and award. NEW! PAW PRINTS BOYS’ LACROSSE DATES: I: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25 (for Boys Entering Grades 1-4) II: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9 (for Boys Entering Grades 5-8) Time: 5 pm – 7 pm (8 hours) Ages: Dependent on date (see above) Location: Nathaniel Boileau Park Fee: $70 R / $105 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $75 R / $110 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Fleming and his crew lead youngsters in a variety of technical drills to help improve lacrosse skills. Game situations, as well as, fun competitions allow participants to gain experience playing this up and coming sport. This is the perfect way to learn the sport or polish your skills. Please wear indoor/outdoor shoes, helmet, and bring a stick. Limited equipment is available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department if you need to borrow equipment. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS BASEBALL DATES: I: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 held at UM Middle School II: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 held at Masons Mill Park Time: 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Ages: Boys Entering Grades 4–10 Location: Dependent on date (see above) Fee: $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Two weeks from which to choose! Coach Irwin, with the aid of his Upper Moreland High School varsity players, directs these camps. Emphasis is on hitting, sliding, pitching, catching, and conceptual game situations. Please bring a glove and bat (if you have them). Wear cleats or appropriate sports shoes, and wear or bring sliding pants. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS JUNIOR BASEBALL DATES: I: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 held at UM Middle School II: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 held at Masons Mill Park Time: 9 am – 11 am (8 hours) Ages: Boys Entering Grades 1–3 Location: Dependent on date (see above) Fee: $50 R / $75 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $55 R / $80 NR after 6/5/15 Two weeks from which to choose! Coach Irwin and his staff will introduce younger players to the sport of baseball. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS GIRLS’ SOFTBALL Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Girls Entering Grades 4–9 Masons Mill Softball Fields $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Ludlow, with the aid of his Upper Moreland High School varsity players, directs this camp for the Middle School grades. Emphasis is on hitting, sliding, pitching, catching, and conceptual game 16 2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS situations. Please bring a glove and bat (if you have those). Wear cleats or appropriate sports shoes, and wear or bring sliding pants. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS BOYS’ WRESTLING Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 9:30 am - 2:3 0pm (25 hours) Boys Entering Grades 4–9 UM Middle School Wrestling Room $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Nicholson and his training staff show you how to take down your opponent. Learn new wrestling techniques to improve your skills. Wrestlers will participate in match situations as well as fun competitions. Please wear wrestling shoes, T-shirt, and shorts. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water, and sunscreen each day. Each wrestler receives a T-shirt. PAW PRINTS GIRLS’ LACROSSE Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Girls Entering Grades 5–9 UM Middle School Field $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey and her crew lead campers in a variety of technical drills and game situations as well as fun tournaments and competitions. This is the perfect way to learn the sport or polish your skills. Please wear indoor/outdoor shoes, eyewear, and mouthguard, and bring a stick. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water, and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. PAW PRINTS JUNIOR GIRLS’ LACROSSE Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9 9 am – 11 am (8 hours) Girls Entering Grades 1–4 UM Middle School Field $50 R / $75 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $55 R / $80 NR after 6/5/15 13 (continued) Coach Remmey and her staff introduce younger players to the sport of lacrosse. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. GIRLS’ LACROSSE PRESEASON CHALLENGE Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9 (July 10 used for makeup) Time: 4 pm – 6 pm (8 hours) Ages: Girls Entering Grades 9–10 Location: UM Middle School Field Fee: $95 R / $140 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $100 R / $150 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey puts girls to the test. Are you ready for your high school season? Improve your individual stick work and ball-handling skill. This camp is not for beginner players; rather, it’s for those looking for a challenge and those ready to push themselves a little harder. Each player receives a T-shirt. Dates: PAW PRINTS GIRLS’ SOCCER Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Girls Entering Grades 5–8 UM Middle School Field $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Benevento leads you in a variety of technical drills and game situations as well as fun tournaments and competitions. This is the perfect way to learn the sport or polish your skills. Please wear indoor/outdoor shoes and shin guards. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water, and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a T-shirt. approach that is challenging, educational, and fun. Game situations and team strategies are also taught. If you want to be the best player you can be, then this is the camp for you. Each player receives a T-shirt. PAW PRINTS FIELD HOCKEY Dates: Time: Ages: Location: Fee: Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7 9 am – 2 pm (25 hours) Girls Entering Grades 5–9 UM Middle School Field $140 R / $210 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $150 R / $220 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey and her crew lead you in a variety of technical drills and game situations as well as fun tournaments and competitions. This is the perfect way to learn the sport or polish your skills. Please wear indoor/outdoor shoes, shin guards, eyewear, and mouthguard, and bring a stick. Please label and pack a lunch, snack, water, and sunscreen each day. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. Dates: Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6 Time: 9 am – 11 am (8 hours) Ages: Girls Entering Grades 1–4 Location: UM Middle School Field Fee: $50 R / $75 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $55 R / $80 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey and her staff introduce younger players to the sport of lacrosse. Each player receives a ball and T-shirt. FIELD HOCKEY PRESEASON CHALLENGE Dates: Dates: Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6 (August 6 used for makeup) Time: 4 pm – 6 pm (8 hours) Ages: Girls Entering Grades 9–10 Location: UM Middle School Field Fee: $95 R / $140 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $100 R / $150 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Remmey puts you to the test. Are you ready for your high school season? Improve your individual stick work and ball-handling skill. This camp is not for beginner players; rather, it’s for those looking for a challenge and those ready to push themselves a little harder. Each player receives a T-shirt. (continued) SENIOR CITIZEN OFFERINGS MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENIOR GAMES Montgomery County Senior Games (MCSG) combine sports The UPPER MORELAND and recreation with fellowship among everyone involved. Each year GOLDEN AGE CLUB (G.A.C.) Open to area adults aged 55+, the G.A.C. provides opportunities for adults to attend monthly meetings, socialize, and attend trips to various destinations. The club meets each month (September through May) at Vereinigung Erzebirge (The German Club), located on Davisville Road. Scheduled getaways include casinos, dinner theaters, a mystery trip, music theaters, and other great trips to various locations! Membership is $8.00 annually. For further information concerning the G.A.C., please call the Dept. of Parks and Recreation and request a copy of our Golden Reporter. these games are held during the second week of May at the Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. A few events are held at several specialized facilities in the area as well. The Senior Games are not qualifying events. There is an emphasis on camaraderie, friendly competition, and fun. Some of our athletes even go on to compete in the PA Senior Games held each summer. Adults turning age fifty this year and older, who reside in Montgomery County, may register to compete. We are in need of volunteers for this week-long event. The games run from May 4 – 8. More information can be found at www.montcoseniorgames.com. Trips & Tickets DISCOUNTED REGAL CINEMA MOVIE TICKETS $8.50 CASH ONLY. Good for ALL regular movies, including new releases. No expiration date. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TICKETS Wednesday, July 1: XFINITY Fireworks Night Section 241 Vs. Milwaukee @ 7:05 pm Tickets: $37 AND each ticket includes a $12 concession credit PAW PRINTS JUNIOR FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS’ SOCCER PRESEASON CHALLENGE Monday, July 13 – Thursday, July 16 (July 17 used for makeup) Time: 4 pm – 6 pm (8 hours) Ages: Girls Entering Grades 9–12 Location: UM Middle School Field Fee: $95 R / $140 NR – if paid prior to 6/5/15 – Early Bird Fee increases to $100 R / $150 NR after 6/5/15 Coach Benevento puts you to the test. Are you ready for your high school season? Improve your individual footwork and ball skill. This camp is not for beginner soccer players; rather, it’s for those looking for a challenge and those ready to push themselves a little harder. This camp will give you a taste of a typical preseason, a holistic PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION 2015 DISCOUNTED AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS The Parks and Recreation Department sells seasonal discount tickets to local amusement attractions during the spring/summer. Attractions include, but aren’t limited to, Dorney Park, Hershey Park, Great Adventure, PA Renaissance Faire, Dutch Wonderland, Philadelphia Zoo, Adventure Aquarium and Knoebels. For a complete list of attractions and prices, call 215.659-3100 x1039 or visit www.uppermorelandrec.com. TRIP ~ “BEAUTIFUL” ~ The Carole King Musical ON BROADWAY Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: 8 am departure from Kmart Fee: $165 R / $170 NR Before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. “Beautiful” tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than “Beautiful” music: she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. 12 17 PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION FENCING CLASSES NEW! BEGINNER ADULT TENNIS CLINIC 6 classes meet on Tuesdays, April 21 – June 9 (omit April 28 & May 26) Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmå 6–Adult (participants will be Ages: divided by age) Location: Um Primary School Cafetorium Fee: $90 R / $135 NR Fencing is a cerebral and physical sport, often referred to as “physical chess.” The sport equally develops both physical and mental characteristics. Fencing includes speed, coordination, strength, precision, endurance, and inventiveness. All are useful for the natural development of children. It requires concentration and focus, as well as great discipline. In each class, students warm-up through different games. Participants are taught fencing techniques and engage in fencing bouts with fellow students. Students may use the coach’s equipment. *Participants will need to purchase their own glove. 4 classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, May 11 – May 20 Time: 6 pm – 7 pm Adult 18+ Ages: Location: Masons Mill Tennis Courts $45 R / $67 NR Fee: Whether new to the game, making a comeback, or fine-tuning your skills, we are here for you. Join our outgoing and energetic tennis pro, Stan Shoemaker, for some fun and fitness. ZUMBA 9 classes meet on Wednesdays, March 18 – June 10 (omit April 1, May 6, May 27, June 3) Time: 7 pm – 8 pm Ages: 18+ (14+ with parent) Location: Upper Moreland Primary School Cafetorium Fee: $36 R / $54 NR Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Fast and slow rhythms are combined with resistance training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat! Zumba® students achieve long-term health benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! For all fitness levels and ages. Wear comfortable exercise attire, sneakers, and a smile. CARDIO ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM NEW! 4 classes meet on Mondays, May 11 – June 8 (omit May 25) Time: 7 pm – 8 pm Ages: Adult 18+ Location: Masons Mill Tennis Courts Fee: $45 R / $67 NR Tennis is not only a lifetime sport but also a terrific physical activity. Come get that body moving during this intermediate skill-level tennis clinic. Compete against players of similar ability and work off some calories! ADULT PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION 12 CLASSES MEET: Session I: Mondays, April 6 – June 29 (omit May 25) OR Session II: Wednesdays, April 8 – June 24 Time: 10 am – 11 am (continued) “OBVIOUS CHOICE” BASKETBALL CAMP DATES: Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20 (Friday Make-up for rain only) TIME: 9 am – 3 pm (24 hours) AGES: Entering Grades 5–8 LOCATION: Veterans Memorial Park FEE: $85 R / $120 NR – if paid prior to 8/3/15 – Early Bird (Fee increases to $99 R / $148 NR after 7/31/15) bvious Choice Sports wants your child to sign up for the Obvious Choice Summer Basketball Camp. Campers experience hands-on instruction by collegiate and varsity-level basketball players, play in an NBA-like week-long league, and receive prizes and awards for individual efforts and completion of the camp. Games are set up so that each camper gets plenty of playing time. Campers can also look forward to mini-contests, skill development drills, and watching game tape. Daily themes like hustle and defense make the Obvious Choice Summer Basketball Camp the place to be this summer! Each player receives a T-shirt. Ages: Adult 18+ Location: Masons Mill Pickleball Courts Fee: $65 R / $97 NR No sports experience needed to play the game, just an interest in fun, fitness, and making new friends! You don't have to be strong, you don't have to be quick, you don't have to be tall, and you don't have to be athletic or good at other sports to enjoy this game! Pickleball is a low-impact game that requires less running and is played on a court smaller than a tennis court with a lightweight paddle and a wiffle-type ball, slightly larger than a tennis ball. Pickleball is easy to learn and fun to play! All equipment is provided. PICKLEBALL MEETUP GROUP April 1 through October 31: Tues, Thurs, & Fri mornings from 10 am – 1 pm Tues, Thurs, & Fri evenings from 5 pm – 9 pm Saturday & Sunday mornings from 10 am – 1 pm Masons Mill Park Pickleball Courts Fee: $25 per player for unlimited play during these times What is Pickleball? Come find out, play it, and love it! Games are set up among participants to encourage friendly and fair competition. Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and is fun for all ages and abilities. O 2015 UPPER MORELAND TEEN TREX CAMP (Entering Grades 7–10) Our Teen Trex Camp provides a fun and safe place for your teenagers to join their friends and have some summer fun. Exciting trip destinations will be sure to keep your teen happy and busy. All registrations are accepted at the UM Parks and Recreation Office, located in the UM Twp. Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Registration begins on Tuesday, April 7. All fees must be paid in full at time of registration. We will have session schedules completed by the April 7 registration date. Days: Times: Location: Dates: Fees: WE HAVE A NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM! Monday - Thursday CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY AT 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (pickup time may vary depending on trip destinations) WWW.UPPERMORELANDREC.COM Willow Grove Firehouse (across from the Willow Grove Train Station) Although you WILL be able to complete and Week 1 ..........................................................June 22 - June 25 submit forms online, doing so WILL NOT Week 2...............................................................June 29 - July 2 guarantee your spot in the program. It Week 3 ..................................................................July 6 - July 9 WILL, however, get you in and out quickly on Week 4 ..............................................................July 13 - July 16 registration day. Registration will not be Week 5 ..............................................................July 20 - July 23 completed until residency is confirmed, AND Week 6 ..............................................................July 27 - July 30 payment is made at the Parks & Rec. office. Week 7........................................................August 3 - August 6 Week 8....................................................August 10 - August 13 $195 R / $250 NR per session WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR PAYMENT AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE Registration begins on Tuesday, April 7, at the Upper Moreland Township Building. Teen Trex early bird discount = $10 off each week if registered and paid in FULL by Friday, June 5. TRIPS MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Dorney Park • Hershey Park • Jersey Shore • Phillies Game • Dave and Busters Sahara Sam’s • Great Adventure • Canopy Tour • Hurricane Harbor All trip admissions and transportation expenses are included in the fee! Some lunches are also included. ZUMBA 5-CLASS FITNESS CARD OPTION Want to work out, but just can’t make it to every class? UMP&R offers a “Fitness Card” for Zumba class! You pick the classes that fit your schedule. 5 classes = $25 R ($5 per class) / $37 NR Steve Becker, AAI office 215-659-8910 cell 215-858-5545 fax 215-659-4607 toll free 888-841-8910 419 Davisville Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 www.beckeragency.com [email protected] 18 11 2015 SUPERVISED PLAYGROUND PROGRAM PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION (continued) This program is open to Upper Moreland Residents only: youngsters entering grades 1–8. SPECIAL EVENTS Registration begins Monday, April 6, 8:30 am Dates: June 22 – August 14 (omit July 3) ~ 8 week program OR (1) – June 22 – July 17 (omit July 3) ~ 1st 4 week program OR (2) – July 20 – Aug 14 (Aug 14 ends at Noon) ~ 2nd 4 week program Days: Monday - Friday Time: 8 am – 5 pm (extending supervision available) Location: Upper Moreland Primary / Intermediate AND Middle Schools Fees: $950 for 8 week session OR $540 for either 4 week session WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR PAYMENT AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE ONLY Ages: Upper Moreland Youngsters Entering Grades 1–8, based on the Fall 2015 grade The Extended Supervision Program is offered from 7:30–8am AND 5–5:30pm daily (excluding Aug. 14 pm hours). If registering for this option, your child may attend the program from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Fee: $150 for the 8 weeks extended session OR $75 for either 4 week extended session. Extended Supervision is held at the UM Primary School Gymnasium. PAYMENT DEADLINES: • $250 per child is due at the time of registration • Early Bird discount ends May 1! No discounts available after this date • Final payments must be made by Friday, June 5 PROGRAM: Our Supervised Playground Program offers township youngsters entering grades 1–8 a wide variety of activities, including playground activities, sports and games, water play, movies, special events and local trips. Our goal is to provide supervised summer playgrounds that are safe, moderately structured, and enjoyable for all. LOCAL TRIPS may include bowling, laser tag, ice skating, mini golf and more. Theme Park Trips are optional and will require an additional fee. Upper Moreland residents may register beginning Monday, April 6, at the U.M. Township Building, Parks and Recreation office beginning at 8:30 am. Proof of residency is required at time of registration. Enrollment is limited at each site, and the Department reserves the right to cancel a site pending insufficient enrollments. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Save $25 per child for the full 8-week session. Save $15 per child for either of the 4-week sessions. MUST BE registered AND paid in full by Friday, May 1. NO DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE AFTER MAY 1. Fees are not transferable among sites / participants. Fees are not prorated based on attendance. ADULT CLASSES WIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES Grab your friends and bring your cheering section. This fun-filled day is sure to bring out friendly competition. All wiffle ball equipment is supplied. The Parks & Recreation Department offers the following adult leagues. Call 215-659-3100 x1039 or visit www.uppermorelandrec.com. Date: Time: Location: Fee: Saturday, March 28 9 am start Masons Mill Park $75 per team Tournament Format: 3-5 players allowed on roster, double elimination, Ghost Runner / hit-line format (no running the bases). All ages and genders welcome, trophies for top finishers. Cash prize for the champion (amount TBD). Preregister by Friday, March 13; number of teams limited. Schedule to be posted on our website on March 20. Men’s Slow Pitch Softball, Coed Slow Pitch Softball, Men’s Touch Football, Coed Kickball FEATURED LEAGUE: Coed Kickball – America’s playground pastime!! Kickball operates on many of the same rules as coed softball. Most rules are general guidelines for kickball and similar to other organizations, but some rules were adapted to meet Township ideals and keep the game simple, safe, and fun. This league runs Friday evenings throughout the spring. ADULT KARATE 19 classes meet on Mondays and Thursdays, April 13 – June 11 Mon. 7:45 pm – 9 pm AND Time: Thurs. 7 pm – 9 pm Location: UM Primary School Gym Fee: $75 R / $110 NR Discipline, humility, and desire to achieve will be acquired in this fun and interesting class. Steve Curley, our instructor, was a police officer in Upper Moreland Township for 33 years before recently retiring. He has been with our program since 1982 and currently holds the rank of 5th degree Black Belt. He used karate skills while serving as a police officer and is ready to teach you the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate. This course will help you improve focusing skills and self-confidence. WE HAVE A NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM! CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY AT WWW.UPPERMORELANDREC.COM Although you WILL be able to complete and submit forms online, doing so WILL NOT guarantee your spot in the program. It WILL; however, get you in and out quickly on registration day. Registration will not be completed until residency is confirmed, AND payment is made at the Parks & Rec. office. Online Registration will NOT be accepted for this program To SAVE TIME and speed up the payment process on Monday, April 6, PLEASE create your account, view and submit the registration forms prior to April 6. 2015 UPPER MORELAND “Wee” Summer Program (Youngsters ages 3–6 years) “Wee” summer programs were developed based on our popular “Wee” preschool offerings. We offer week-long sessions for families to choose which sessions and topics work best for their needs. Since we have an indoor facility, these summer programs will be held rain or shine. All registrations are accepted at the UM Parks and Recreation Office, located in the UM Twp. Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Registration begins on Tuesday, April 7. All fees must be paid in full at time of registration. Days: Monday – Friday Time: 9:00am – Noon (15 hours) Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fees: $90 R / $135 NR per session Registration begins on Tuesday, April 7, at the Upper Moreland Township Building. “Wee” early bird discount = $5 off each week if registered and paid in FULL by Friday, June 5. The “Wee” summer program has a MINIMUM number of participants needed in order to allow each session to run. If we do not reach our minimum number, the week may be canceled and refunds issued. Minimum of 10 youngsters / Maximum of 20 youngsters per week. Child MUST be potty trained. DATES 1. June 22 – June 26: “Wee” Explore Science & Nature 2. June 29 – July 2: “Wee” Make a Mess of Art (4 day camp ~ $70 R / $105 NR) 3. July 6 - July 10: “Wee” Play Sports & Games 4. July 13 – July 17: “Wee” Read & Write Week 5. July 20 – July 24: “Wee” Explore Science & Nature 6. July 27 – July 31: “Wee” Make a Mess of Art 7. August 3 - August 7: “Wee” Play Sports & Games 8. August 10 – August 14: “Wee” Camper’s Choice Wrap-up Week Malvern Institute, which offers drug and alcohol residential care, is proud to be a part of the Upper Moreland Township Community! OUR LOCATIONS: 940 King Road, Malvern, Pa 19355 240 Fitzwatertown Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Call Now! 610-647-0330 malverninstitute.com 10 19 PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION LITTLE WARRIORS YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE AFTER SCHOOL DRAWING with Young Rembrandts Spring I: 5 sessions meet on Thursdays, April 16 – May 14 Spring II: 5 sessions meet on Thursdays, May 21 – June 18 Time: 6 pm – 7 pm Ages: 6–11 yrs. Location: Veterans Memorial Park Hockey Rink Fee: $55 R / $82 NR Children learn the basics of floor hockey rules, scoring, and positions. This program encourages exercise, teamwork, leadership, and socialization in a fun, exciting environment. The beginning of each session is dedicated to teaching stick handling, shooting, and passing. At the end of each session, we will hold scrimmages to utilize the skills that have been taught. All equipment is provided. 5 Classes meet on Wednesdays Spring I: March 11 – April 15 (omit April 1) Spring II: April 29 – May 27 Time: 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm Ages: 1: Primary (Grades K–2) 2: Intermediate (Grades 3–5) Location: 1: Primary Room 11 2: Intermediate Room 227 Fee: $70 R / $105 NR In addition to expanding students’ image vocabularies, our curriculum helps develop fine motor skills and learning skills that are essential to future classroom success. MUST REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF CLASS. MAD SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL CLASS 6 classes meet on Tuesdays, April 7 – May 12 (Science of Senses) Times: 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm Ages: Grades K–4 Location: Primary Room LL22 Fee: $80 R / $120 NR Join us for 6 Weeks of Amazing Fun in the Mad Science Lab, experimenting with Science of the Senses!! All new classes this spring are filled with experiments that fizz, quake, and boggle your minds! Children investigate crazy chemistry, build skyscrapers to withstand earthquakes, experiment with fundamentals of flight, and much more!! MUST REGISTER BY 3/31/15. YOUTH KARATE 8 classes meet on Mondays, April 13 – June 8 (omit May 25) Time: 7 pm – 7:45 pm Ages: 6 & older Location: UM Primary School Gym Fee: $40 R / $60 NR Discipline, humility, and desire to achieve will be acquired in this fun and interesting class. Steve Curley, our instructor, was a police officer in Upper Moreland Township for 33 years before recently retiring. He has been with our program since 1982 and currently holds the rank of 5th degree Black Belt. He used karate skills while serving as a police officer and is ready to teach you the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate, while also helping you to improve focusing skills and self-confidence. TRY IT FREE ~ Come out on Monday, March 30, at 7 pm for a free class. (continued) PICNIC PAVILIONS AT MASONS MILL PARK 6 classes meet on Tuesdays, April 21 – May 26 (omit April 28 & May 26) 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Time: Ages: 6–Adult (participants will be divided by age) Location: UM Primary School Cafetorium Fee: $90 R / $135 NR Fencing is a cerebral and physical sport, often referred to as “physical chess.” The sport equally develops both physical and mental characteristics. Fencing includes speed, coordination, strength, precision, endurance, and inventiveness. All are useful for the natural development of children. It requires concentration and focus, as well as great discipline. In each class, students warm-up through different games. Participants are taught fencing techniques and engage in fencing bouts with fellow students. Students may use the coach’s equipment. *Participants will need to purchase their own glove. Masons Mill Park plays host to numerous picnics and other events each year. Park pavilions may be reserved for church groups, family outings, parties, weddings, or company picnics. Though park facilities are available for use if not reserved, it is in your best interest to call and reserve a picnic pavilion. Three pavilions are available for rental. It is not unusual for all pavilions to be completely booked on all weekends by the beginning of May. U.M. Township resident students in grades 4 and 5 are offered a FREE after-school sports program in cooperation with the U.M. School District. Intramurals are open to all public, private, and parochial students. Spring session activity is sports and games and will be held at the Intermediate School beginning the week of April 6. A special intramural flyer with a registration form will be distributed to all 4th and 5th grade students. See the IM flyer for more details. • Music • Dance • Theater • Voice • Photography • Computers • Animation • Movie Making • Art • Pastry Arts • Writing • Fashion • Swimming • Sports • Science • Rocketry • Legos • Robotics • Academic Tutoring & MORE! HEARTHSIDE, REALTORS® BARBARA MATTHEWS WEISS Mention This Ad & Receive a REALTOR ®, GRI, ABR ®, CNS Multi-Million Dollar Producer FREE HOME WARRANTY Resident of Upper Moreland [email protected] when you list your house with me SAFETY TOWN - “A Kids’ Big Wheel Village” The Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Old York Road, has completed the renovations to Safety Town. Safety Town is a “child-sized” village at Masons Mill Park designed to teach pre-schoolers traffic safety using “big wheels” and tricycles. The town opened in 1978 with the support of the Kiwanis Club of Old York Road, U.M. Police Dept., and local businesses. Safety Town was revitalized in 2003 and is available for individual use at no cost during posted times and when not rented. For the safety of all users, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, roller skates, and scooters are not permitted in Safety Town. Youngsters may not climb on the buildings, light fixtures, or fencing in and around Safety Town. The three picnic pavilions and Safety Town may be reserved by RESIDENT GROUPS beginning the first working day in January. Non-resident groups may make reservations beginning the first working day in March. For information concerning the reservation procedure, please call the Parks and Recreation Department: 215-659-3100 x1039. DID YOU KNOW MASONS MILL PARK HAS AN ARCHERY RANGE? Four archery targets are available for archery practice at Masons Mill Park (new location within the park). Archers must obtain an annual permit from the Parks and Recreation Department to shoot arrows. No broadheads are permitted. An entirely new range has been constructed and is located off the back of the lower parking lot. Interested in obtaining information? Give us a call at 215-659-3100 x1039, or visit us on the web at www.uppermoreland.org. INTRAMURAL PROGRAM (Grades 4-5) Dresher, PA 215-657-3388 OPEN HOUSES: Sun 3/29, 1-4; Sat 4/11, 10-2; Sun 4/12, 1-4 Sun 4/19, 1-4; Sat 4/25, 10-4; Sun 4/26, 1-4 Sat, 5/2, 10-4; Sat, 5/9, 10-4 (continued) FENCING CLASSES NEW! www.burnbraedaycamp.com • Transportation Provided • Boys & Girls, Ages 3-15 • 2-10 Weeks • Professional Teaching Staff • Extended Hours Available • Air-Conditioned Buildings PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION Serving Philadelphia, Montgomery & Bucks Counties (215) 379-2002 EXT. 125 (215) 300-1544 CELL www.realestatebmw.com 2015 Dates: 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16 (make-up date: 8/23) The Department of Parks and Recreation offers FREE summer concerts at the Masons Mill Park Concert Gazebo, 3500 Masons Mill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA. We are currently scheduling a variety of bands for your enjoyment. Please call us or visit the website for a summer concert series flyer (available in April). Carpooling to the park is recommended. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Smoking, pets, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park. Concerts begin at 6:30 pm, weather permitting. In case of rain, concerts may be cancelled; call the Park Office at 215-659-3388 after 3:00 pm on the day of the concert. 20 9 PARKS AND RECREATION INFORMATION FRIENDS OF NATHANIEL BOILEAU FARMSTEAD, Inc. Office: 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Farmstead: Byberry & Orangemans Roads, Upper Moreland Township Web Site: www.friendsofboileau.org 2015 Spring Classes Wee Class Discount - Register for multiple “Wee” classes, get a $4 discount per class (must be same child OR same family) A Look Back into 2014 and a Look Ahead into 2015 – Join and Become Part of It! ur Fall Fest ’14 fundraiser was a great success! Last September, we raised over $3,700 that was largely due to the wonderful corporate sponsorship we received from Youngscape Landscaping Services, Goodman Properties, Kremp Florist, Hatboro Beverages, and Township support from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Over 70 supporters were in attendance, playing lawn games and enjoying the great food and beverages offered up by two area businesses, Crooked Eye Brewery and Stirling Sowerby’s The Flying Deutschman food truck. So, save the date for more of the same when we hold Fall Fest ’15 on Saturday, September 12. O After the fall fundraiser, volunteerism and in-kind donations were the headlined farmstead activities; in October, Boy Scout Troop 133 completed a two-day Eagle Scout project to clear a densely overgrown area of the farmstead grounds. Kudos to a job well done! Also, in January, Willow Tree Service removed a rotting sycamore tree that housed raccoons and directly threatened the farmhouse. Special mentions go to our longtime supporter and Friend of Boileau, Geralyn Roden, for bringing Ed Yeakel’s tree services to us. It was a great collaborative project between The Department of Parks and Recreation, Willow Tree Service, and Friends of Boileau. Thanks to all. Fall Fest ‘14 - Food Truck & Guests We are planning our 9th Annual Spring Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd. Through corporate funding and foundations, we hope to add more attractions to the event this year. Our chief efforts this year will be to clean up the Farmhouse, to return the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services to the building, and to install environmental controls critical to maintaining the integrity of the interior. Eagle Project - Before & After Friends of Boileau are seeking active board members in all phases of our activities. Come to our next meeting! We meet on the second Wednesday of every month, at 7:00 pm, at 117 Park Ave., Willow Grove, PA 19090, in the Upper Moreland Historical Association Room located in the basement of the Township Building. Thank you for your interest, and we hope to see you there! Our membership is increasing! Join and become a member to help us preserve one of the Township’s finest historic resources. You can join the Friends of Boileau by simply completing and submitting the application below! Key: R = Resident NR = Non-Resident The Gone Tree Drop us a line! You may contact us via email at [email protected] and visit us and like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/friends.boileau.farmstead Membership Application - Friends of Nathaniel Boileau Farmstead, Inc. Office: 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090 lease complete the form below indicating the type of membership you desire by checking the appropriate box. Make your check payable to “Friends of Boileau,” and submit it with this application to the Office address shown above, marked Attn: Boileau Membership. Annual memberships are valid for one year from the month your application and payment are received. Please Select Your Desired Membership Category: Annual Memberships: Individual - $15 Family - $30 Student - $5 Lifetime Memberships: Individual - $100 Family - $150 P Additional Donation $_____________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $_____________ If paying electronically, please also send in this completed application! Thank You! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ALL INFORMATION! Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ________________ Telephone: ______ - ______ - _______________ E-mail: ________________________________________________________________ Membership Type: (Check One) Renewal ____ New ____ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: ______________ Form of Payment: Check # ___________ Amount $ ___________ Cash $ ________ “Wee” READ & WRITE 5 classes meet on Mondays, March 23 – April 27 (omit April 6) Time/Ages: 5 pm – 5:45 pm (ages 3–5) 6 pm – 6:45 pm (ages 6–8) Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR “WEE” can be writers and you know “WEE” love reading, so join us for a perfect combination of the two! “WEE” will explore the beginnings of writing through a variety of fun and creative activities, designed exclusively for your little writers! “WEE” will also be using our creativity as we respond to the stories we hear in each class. The stories come to life when read by our very enthusiastic instructor, Miss Lisa, certified teacher, who will foster your child's love of reading and writing, while connecting the two in a very creative way! “Wee” MAKE MUSIC Session II: 5 classes meet on Wednesdays, March 25 – April 22 Session III: 5 classes meet on Wednesdays, May 6 – June 3 Time: 10 am – 10:45 am Ages: 1–5 yrs. w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR An immersion in music through singing, playing, dancing, movement, literacy and listening. Miss Samantha will sing simple songs, engage your child in rhythmic finger play, move to the music, play musical instruments, and explore and hear full-sized instruments. Our goal is to develop a love and interest for music! “Wee” DANCE NEW! Spring I: 5 classes meet on Wednesdays, March 25 – April 22 Spring II: 5 classes meet on Wednesdays, May 6 – June 3 Time: 6:15 pm – 7 pm Ages: 3–6 yrs. Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR Explore the basic movements and positions of ballet, through fun exercises and activities. Miss Leah will introduce little ones to the art of dance. Comfortable sneakers and clothes are the only needs for this program. “Wee” EXPLORE Spring I: 5 classes meet on Thursdays, March 26 – April 30 (omit April 2) Spring II: 5 classes meet on Thursdays, May 7 – June 4 Time: 4 pm – 4:45 pm Ages: 2–5 yrs. w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR We’ll explore our environment, nature, animals, science, and much more. A new topic each week, with a new theme, helps children understand the importance and fascination the world has to offer. Books, crafts, circle time, and other fun activities make learning a snap. “Wee” SPORTS 5 classes meet on Mondays, April 27 – June 1 (omit May 25) Time: 10 am – 10:45 am Ages: 3–5 yrs. w/ caregiver Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45 R / $67 NR Teamwork and fun is the name of the game. Miss Lisa introduces your youngster to a variety of popular sports. We take a fun, hands-on approach to make the first impression of the sport a memorable one. Participants receive an award upon completion. Please bring water and dress for the weather. “Wee” KICK SOCCER 5 classes meet on Tuesdays, April 28 – May 26 (raindate: June 2) Time: 4pm – 4:45 pm (ages 3 & 4 years) Time: 5pm – 5:45 pm (ages 4 & 5 years) Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Field 1 Fee: $45 R / $67 NR Miss Lisa coaches your child in the “fun”damentals of soccer. This program allows for interaction in a team-like setting. Games, beginning skills and teamwork encouraged. Bring water, shin guards, and cleats/sneakers; and dress for the weather. JUMP START T-BIRDS T-BALL LEAGUE Spring I: 6 classes meet on Fridays, April 17 – May 22 Summer I: 6 classes meet on Fridays, June 19 – July 24 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (games begin at either at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm dependent on your child’s schedule) Ages: 3–4 years Location: Masons Mill Park Fee: $75 R / $105 NR Players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, base running; and then apply what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games. Sessions are one hour long, one day per week, and include all instruction and game play. The registration deadline is Friday, April 10. Schedules should be available prior to the start of the program. All players receive a MLB team T-shirt, award, and hat. YOUTH CLASSES SCHOOL’S OUT SHINDIG DAYS NEW!! Thursday, April 2, Friday, April 3, AND/OR Monday, April 6 Time: 9 am – 3:30 pm Ages: Grades K–5; UM RESIDENTS ONLY Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $45/ child per day (discount of $5 per day if registered for more than 1 day) Join Miss Lisa during this UMTSD holiday weekend. Participants create a variety of crafts, play fun games, go on a nature walk, and learn silly facts while enjoying this day off from school. UMP&R will provide a morning snack (children will make their own). Please provide a lunch and dress children appropriately. MUST REGISTER BY March 27. AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING Tuesday, May 19 - Election Day Times: 9 am – 3 pm Ages: 11–15 years Location: Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse Fee: $50 R / $75 NR This certification course provides teens with the confidence and skills to care for youngsters. Prospective employers will be happy to hire babysitters who have acquired this official recognition. Upon completion of the course, participants receive an ARC Certification Card and an interactive CD-ROM, as well as child care concepts. You must attend the entire course, pass the evaluations, and show the maturity to properly care for children. Please bring a lunch, pencil, and snack. MUST REGISTER by Tuesday, May 12. PAJAMA JAMMY JAMS Time: Ages: Location: Fee: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm 3–10 yrs. Pileggi Park Soccer Clubhouse $25 R / $37 NR per date (*$10 OFF EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING) Need a night out? We have you covered. Kids, put on your jammies and get your parents to drop you off to spend quality time with your friends. Crafts, games, and activities will be tailored to the celebration of the month. Pizza and juice will be served for dinner. Friday, April 17..........Spring Is In the Air Friday, May 22 ..........Summer Countdown Friday, June 12 .........Beach Blast Friday, July 10...........Octopus Adventure Friday, August 14 .....Haaaar Matey Paaaarrtaay 8 21 TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION continued ELECTRONICS DISPOSAL lectronics are part of the recycling program. A permit is required for the disposal of household electronics. The category “electronics” includes, but is not limited to, TVs up to 50”, stereos, VCRs, DVD players, computers, keyboards, monitors, and microwaves. Permits can be obtained from the receptionist’s office at the Township Building, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday Friday. Permit fees range from $1.00 to $20.00. Please note: Televisions over 50” are the owner’s responsibility. Once a permit is obtained, if the item(s) “disappear” from in front of your home before 6:00 am on the scheduled pickup date, call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 to cancel the pickup. If the pickup is cancelled by 6:30 am, the permit fee will be refunded in full. E YARD/BULK/MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION DISPOSAL OF YARD WASTE: Leaves, grass clippings, and other yard waste will be collected each Monday. Only brown, 30-gallon biodegradable yard waste bags will be accepted. Bags should weigh less than 50 pounds and be placed at the curb by 6:30 am, but not more than 12 hours beforehand. The Public Works Department will not accept bags that contain dirt, edgings, wood chips, mulch, stump grindings, rocks, or household trash, as these items can cause damage to our recycling equipment and composting program. There is no limit to the number of bags that may be placed curbside for collection. BRUSH and BRANCHES: In addition to bagged yard waste, brush and branches are picked up each Monday. Brush and branches should be tied into bundles with manila rope or jute twine. Bundles should weigh less than 50 lbs. and be no more than four feet in length and two feet in width. No more than 6 bundles should be placed curbside for pickup on each collection day. CHANGES TO 2015 YARD WASTE COLLECTION Due to holiday scheduling changes, there will be NO yard waste collections on the following Mondays in 2015: April 6 • July 6 • November 9 • November 30 • December 28 Yard waste not being picked up on the dates above will be picked up on the following Monday. DISPOSAL OF CARPETING: Rugs and padding are picked up on your regular trash day. Rugs and padding must be cut to four (4)-foot widths, then rolled and tied securely. Each section should weigh less than 20 pounds (limit 1 room per pickup). SAFE DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD SHARPS: Place sharp household objects in a rigid, strong plastic or metal container with a screw-on or tightly secured cap, such as a laundry detergent bottle, or use a purchased Sharps Container. Reinforce the cap with heavy duty tape. Mark clearly and noticeably on the outside of the container “Do Not Recycle” and “Household Sharps.” Sharps include medical needles, knitting needles, and knives, among other items. DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD PAINT: Latex-based paint is accepted in your regular trash. Paint must be dried and the lid must be removed. Place paint cans next to your trash cans. Oil-based paints must be taken to a Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Collection site. For more information on the MONTCO Hazardous Waste Collection, call 610-278-3618. ARE YOU MOVING? In order to better serve the Township, the Public Works Department requests those residents who are moving and have a large volume of trash to spread it out over a period of time. Please try to dispose of all trash prior to your settlement date. Please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 if you are unsure of what items can be placed curbside. BULK ITEMS: The Public Works Department assists residents by providing a special service to remove metal items such as appliances, grills, lawn mowers, exercise equipment, etc. A pickup for these items can be scheduled by obtaining a bulk pickup permit from the receptionist’s office at the Township Building. The minimum fee for a bulk pickup permit is $15.00; the final cost will depend on the type, size, and number of items to be picked up. Please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 if you are unsure if an item requires a permit. Please remember that once a permit is issued, a collection date is scheduled. If you find that the item(s) have “disappeared” from in front of your home before 6:00 am on the scheduled pick up date, please call the Public Works Department by 6:30 am to cancel the collection. If the pickup is cancelled by 6:30 am, the permit fee will be refunded in full. FREE COMPOST AVAILABLE!!!! Recycling yard waste collected in Upper Moreland Township creates compost for gardens and plantings. Compost is provided at no cost. Please bring your own containers and take as much as you like. Please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 for further information. UPPER MORELAND HISTORICAL COMMISSION he Upper Moreland Historical Commission continues its mission under the leadership of Michelle Young. We are fully vetted with fifteen members. T Currently, the members of the Commission are reviewing the status of houses recommended by the Upper Moreland Historical Association. We recently added two properties to our inventory, for a total of forty-three. As houses are added, the owners receive a beautiful custom-made ceramic plaque to display on/in their homes. Membership in the inventory is open to any home that is greater than 100 years old, has historic significance, and/or plays an important role architecturally. Throughout the year, seasonal newsletters are issued to keep the members informed of the advantages of being part of the township’s historic inventory. Each issue will highlight a featured property to better acquaint the public with its historical significance. The Historical Identification Card, or (HIC), was introduced last year at our Annual Heritage Tea. With this card, inventory members are able to obtain discounted historical products and services from featured merchants. The list of merchants is in each newsletter, next to our masthead. Annual Heritage Tea The 2014 Heritage Tea was held on September 17 at the historic home of Heather and Stewart Greenleaf. David Rowland spoke about “The History of Willow Grove, Beyond the Park”. Our speaker’s presentation was followed by light refreshments. This year, we are having the Heritage Tea on September 27 at the Nyholm Residence from 3-5 PM. If you would like to participate, please email the Commission’s secretary, Bonnie MacDonald at [email protected] prior to September 1. Inventory holders and their families are always guests of the Commission. Mission Statement The Historical Commission is charged with the responsibility to promote, protect and facilitate the preservation of buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts of historic significance and value that exist in the Township. Preservation of these resources is in the best interest of the prosperity and welfare of the people of Upper Moreland by enhancing property values, improving aesthetics of the built and natural environment, and creating the potential for heritage tourism. General Responsibility of the Commission The Upper Moreland Historical Commission has the general responsibility of promoting historic preservation in the Township by performing any or all of the following: • Publishing printed material related to historic preservation. • Adding historic preservation-related material to the Township website. • Holding events to promote and educate Township residents about historic preservation. • Educating historic resource owners about grants, tax incentives and the benefits of protection provided by state and federal government historic preservation programs and laws. • Educating historic resource owners about the potential benefits of having a resource listed on the Upper Moreland Historic Resources Inventory including honorary designation, improved development opportunities, and protection. • Advising the Board of Commissioners concerning acquiring, restoring, preserving, reconstructing, or rehabilitating historic resources in the Township. CURRENT BOARD Michelle Young, President Jonathan DeJonge, Vice President Bonnie Lynn MacDonald, Secretary John L. Connell, Treasurer Nicholas Scull (UMHA/Friends of Boileau) Joseph Lavalle (Architect / Commissioner) Donald G. Warner (Real Estate Agent / Commissioner) Arlene B. Rubin (Attorney) Heather Greenleaf (UMHA/Member-at-Large) Susan Worth-LaManna (Member-at-Large) Muriel Lange (Member-at-Large) William Oetinger (Member-at-Large) Robert Young (Member-at-Large) Henry Hedrick (Member-at-Large) Alan Sentman (Member-at-Large) Freedom Steps 5k for our Troops n Sunday, May 3, 2015, the 8th annual Freedom Steps 5k will be held at Masons Mill Park. Registration begins at 8 am, with the race starting at 9 am. Freedom Steps continues to raise awareness and support for our troops. Funds raised by this event are used to purchase supplies and ship them around the world. We have shipped these packages to Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and even multiple ships deployed at sea. Over the last several years, we have sent over 375 supply boxes to deployed troops, who shared the supplies with over 3,000 of their comrades. We have also supported returning troops and their families for events and holidays. If you know of anyone currently deployed or being deployed, please contact us so we can send them a package. Please visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FreedomSteps or the website www.freedomsteps5k.com for event details and a registration form, or for more details or questions call 215-657-3992. O 22 7 ANNUAL DINNER TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION UPPER MORELAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION You are cordially invited to attend our Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Cash Bar at 6:30 p.m. with Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Williamson Restaurant at Easton and Blair Mill Roads in Horsham $27.00 per person Reservation and check must be received by Friday, April 17, 2015 --- PROGRAM --Mr. Jim Rubillo will present an evening of PHIL-A-TRIVIA A fast-paced trivia game of local history pitting table-against-table for team title of UMHA's Most Trivial Persons! UMHA ANNUAL DINNER RESERVATION PLEASE PRINT ALL ENTRIES!! I / We plan to attend the dinner. Enclosed is my check for $ _____________ Name: ____________________________________________Telephone: __________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________ Choice of Entrée: ( ) Jumbo Crab Cakes ( ) Sirloin of Beef ( ) Chicken Maryland Name: ____________________________________________Telephone: __________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________ Choice of Entrée: ( ) Jumbo Crab Cakes ( ) Sirloin of Beef ( ) Chicken Maryland Name: ____________________________________________Telephone: __________________________ HOUSEHOLD TRASH COLLECTION egular household trash is collected once each week. Please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070, Monday through Friday between 6:30 am and 2:00 pm if you are unsure of your pickup day. Trash containers should be placed at the curb by 6:30 am on your collection day, but not more than 12 hours beforehand. Empty cans must be removed within 12 hours of collection. All trashcans must be covered, weigh less than 50 pounds when full, and be no larger than 50 gallons in capacity. Lids must completely detach, not just pivot open, and should have house numbers. Trash placed in boxes or drums will not be collected. If you are placing trash bags curbside, bags must not be more than 20 pounds when full. Garbage must be drained and bagged to delay decomposition. The Public Works Department does not collect materials related to the demolition, repair, or construction of buildings. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, concrete, plaster, wood, drywall, dirt, fencing, and landscape ties. Homeowners must make arrangements for the disposal of these items. If you are planning on moving and have a lot of trash, extra volume must be spread out over several pickups. R If your trash and/or recycling collection is cancelled due to inclement weather, please call the Public Works Department at 215-659-4070 or log onto the Township website (www.uppermoreland.org) to find out when your next pickup will occur. Many residents have trash cans unacceptable for curbside collection. Regulations limit the size of trash cans to 50-gallon capacity and 50-pound weight limit. Lids must completely detach, not just pivot open. These regulations are in place to protect service personnel from injury and thereby make the best use of tax dollars. CHANGES TO 2015 TRASH AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE Please make note of the following changes to the regular trash and recycling pickup schedule REGULARLY SCHEDULED PICKUP Friday, April 3 Friday, July 3 Wednesday, November 11 Thursday, November 26 Friday, December 25 RESCHEDULED PICKUP Monday, April 6 Monday, July 6 Monday, November 9 Monday, November 30 Monday, December 28 GLASS, CAN, PLASTIC, AND PAPER RECYCLING RECYCLING PROGRAMS Choice of Entrée: ( ) Jumbo Crab Cakes ( ) Sirloin of Beef ( ) Chicken Maryland Upper Moreland was one of the first communities in Pennsylvania to establish a mandatory curbside recycling program in the 1980s. Thanks to the cooperation of thousands of residents, the program helps conserve natural resources while saving the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Mail this reservation form and your check made payable to UMHA to: Ray Stahl, 609 Lakeview Drive, Willow Grove, PA 19090 (Must be received by Friday, April 17, 2015) Recyclable materials are collected the same day as your regular household trash. Glass bottles, aluminum and tin cans, #’s 1 thru 7 plastics, paper goods, cardboard boxes, and yard waste are included in Upper Moreland Township’s recycling program. RECYCLING OF THESE MATERIALS IS MANDATORY IN UPPER MORELAND! E-Mail: ________________________________________ EVENTS COME AND ENJOY FREE AND INTERESTING PROGRAMS FROM THE UPPER MORELAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION! Tuesday, April 28 – Annual Dinner. Reservations required. See above form for details! Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. – A Look at Volume III - Joseph Farrell and Joseph Farley will entertain with stories from the third volume of their Keystone Tombstones series, including local Titanic victims and survivors and the mysterious case of “The Babes in the Woods.” Location: UM Library Community Room, 109 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, Pa. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m. – The Revolutionary War in Montgomery County, PA - Complete with reproduction period items, uniforms, maps and eyewitness accounts, this educational program, by Michael Jesberger, tells the story of the common soldiers and the various incidents that took place in Bucks and Montgomery Counties during the American Revolution. Location: Council Room, UMT Building, 117 Park Ave., Willow Grove, Pa. GLASS, CAN, AND PLASTIC RECYCLING: Unbroken glass bottles, clean aluminum and tin cans, and #’s 1 thru 7 plastics may be mixed together and placed curbside in a single container weighing no more than 20 pounds and having no larger than a 23-gallon capacity. Containers must be clearly marked “RECYCLING,” must have holes drilled in the bottom for drainage, and may not contain lids. No paper may be put in the same container. No trash, cigarettes, or food/drink residue should be in bottles. No plate glass, light bulbs, mirrors, or broken glass is included in recycling (wrap in paper and put in regular trash). Cans that contained paint, fuel, aerosol spray, oil, or other hazardous materials cannot be collected. Recycling containers must not exceed 20 pounds when full. EXCLUDED: Styrofoam (includes egg cartons, clamshell containers, plates, cups and meat trays, packing peanuts), plastic films or bags, PVC pipes, CD/DVDs, paper drink containers with wax (e.g. milk/orange juice containers), coffee cup lids, straws, plastic cutlery, plastic 6-pack rings, waxed paper, waxed cardboard, coat hangers. PAPER RECYCLING: Newspapers, computer paper, brown bags, magazines, junk mail, office paper, phone books, paperboard cartons or boxes (not wax lined), including those from beverage six-packs and those used to hold pizza or other fast food items, should be placed curbside for collection. All of these items must be tied together with twine, boxed, or placed in brown paper shopping bags before being taken to the curb. Cardboard boxes should be recycled as well. Flatten the boxes, then tie them together with twine or compress them and place several boxes within one. Please do not use cardboard boxes to dispose of any type of trash. These containers should be flattened and placed curbside for collection with other recyclables. Do not use plastic bags to cover any of your paper recycling items, even during inclement weather. continued on page 8 6 23 WHAT IS MS4 AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN? he Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waterways without the appropriate permits. Pennsylvania’s Stormwater Management Act (better known as Act 167), MS4 Program, Chapter 102 (Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements), and NPDES Permit Program for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities are amongst the Commonwealth’s methods for meeting the runoff-related requirements of the Clean Water Act. T For all practical purposes, though, implementation of stormwater management efforts in Pennsylvania occurs at the community level because individual municipalities are ultimately responsible for adopting zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development regulations, and other programs that keep their locality’s runoff under control. Contrary to the common perception, properly planning for stormwater can accomplish this goal while speeding the permitting process, saving on construction costs, and resulting in profitable projects that enhance a community in multiple ways. In 1990, updates to federal Clean Water Act regulations established the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), requiring large construction sites, certain industrial facilities, and municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more to obtain NPDES (Phase I) permits and develop stormwater management plans. In 1999, NPDES Phase II was signed into law to build on the initial program. While Phase I applied to construction sites affecting 5 acres or more, Phase II required all individual land development projects that disturb one acre or more to obtain permits. Phase II also required small municipalities to obtain permits for their stormwater discharges. Whether small or large construction site, industrial facility, or municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), each facility must now obtain a permit and implement and enforce a stormwater management program. …And How it's Applied in PA Though the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) manages the permitting process in some states, in Pennsylvania, the PA DEP administers the program and establishes permits for MS4s, industrial sites, and any construction activities which disturb more than one acre of land. This might sound straightforward enough, but there are additional layers, new programs, and evolving permit requirements to consider—all of which can make coordination and management of stormwater programs pretty complex. Adding to the mix is Pennsylvania's unique system of “power sharing” amongst different levels of government, as laid out in the Pennsylvania Storm Water Management Act of 1978 (more commonly known as Act 167). The Act requires counties to create watershed-level stormwater management plans, and individual municipalities to adopt ordinances to implement the plans. Key “moving targets” to keep an eye on include: • EPA’s National Rulemaking process; • TMDLs, or “total daily maximum load” (especially important is the “pollution diet” for the Chesapeake Bay and PA’s Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP), which is DEP’s proposal for our role in bringing the Bay back to health); and • Changes to PA's Chapter 102 requirements and MS4 Permits. UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP CARES ABOUT ALL OUR WATERWAYS What is Storm Water Runoff? One of the most significant, yet unrecognized groups of water contaminants is storm water pollutants. When it rains, storm water runs over yards, streets, roads, highways, parking lots, parks, and playgrounds, carrying with it everything in its path, including debris and pollutants. Eventually, the water will travel to a stream, either over land or via a storm drain. Storm drains are frequently located alongside streets and parking lots. Unlike sanitary sewers that divert water to a treatment plant directly from your home, storm drains lead directly to surrounding lakes and rivers without any type of treatment. All the debris and pollutants that were picked up by storm water runoff end up in your lakes and streams! Where Does the Pollution Come From? Most contaminants are made up of common items used by residents, businesses and visitors, such as fertilizers, car oils and greases, yard clippings, soil, and pet wastes. Below are some tips you can follow to help keep pollution from entering lakes and streams via storm water runoff. Keep Your Rivers, Lakes and Streams Clean • Never dump anything down a storm drain. • Use an oil pan when changing oil to keep fluids off the pavement. Check local body shops and quick lubes to find a place to appropriately dispose of used oil. • Bag pet waste and dispose of it in a trash can. • Leave grass clippings on your lawn as an alternate nutrient to fertilizer. If a fertilizer is necessary, choose a slow release product and test your soil to find out how much fertilizer your lawn actually needs. • Wash your car on your lawn so excess water, chemicals, and dirt is filtered through the lawn. • Keep household hazardous wastes, such as harsh cleaners, paint, car fluids, and batteries from entering lakes and streams by disposing at a household hazardous waste center. Try using environmentally-safe alternatives or recipes with non-hazardous ingredients. • Broom, rather than hose, to clean up grass clippings and dirt. • Keep a trash bag in your car... and use it! For more information regarding the Upper Moreland Township Storm Water Management Plan, check out http://www.uppermoreland.org/information/stormwater.aspx 1 0 9 P a r k A v e n u e , W i l l o w G r o v e , PA 1 9 0 9 0 | 2 1 5 - 6 5 9 - 0 7 4 1 | u p p e r m o r e l a n d @ m c l i n c . o r g Visit us online at WWW.UMFPL.ORG for information on programs and events throughout the year. Library Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 AM – 9 PM; Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM Spring & Summer Closings: April 5, May 25, July 4 & September 7 SPECIAL EVENTS Beads & Books Sale - Spring will be here before you know it, and with it the Friends of UMFPL’s Beads and Books sale! You can support the library now by dropping off your unwanted jewelry, watches, and accessories for our sale, then join us on April 25 from 1:00-3:00 pm to find some new-to-you treasures! Summer Reading Kickoff & Community Day - Join us for an afternoon celebrating books, summertime, and our great community! Enjoy a special appearance by musical duo Lolly & YoYo, fun activities for kids, and some tasty treats! Tons of fun to be had for all ages on June 20 from 1:00-4:00 pm. ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS Free Technology Instruction - The library regularly offers small-class-size computer and technology instruction on a wide variety of topics ranging from Beginning Computer to eBooks for Nook and Kindle. One-on-one sessions are also available on a limited basis for individuals seeking instruction in a particular topic or task. Contact the Library to register for classes, sign up for a mouse tutorial, or for more information. Knit and Crochet Club - Do you love to knit or crochet? Join us at our drop-in knit & crochet group Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:45 pm in the Library’s conference room. Participants at all skill levels are invited to bring projects to work on while enjoying good company. Adult Daytime Book Discussion Group - Join us on the first Thursday of every month from 2:30-3:45 pm for spirited discussions on classic and contemporary literary fiction and nonfiction. Adult Evening Book Discussion Group - Meeting on the last Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:15 pm. Join us for friendly conversations of popular fiction and nonfiction. Sunday Cinema - View outstanding foreign and art house films at our film & discussion series. Films are shown at 2:00 pm on the third Sunday of selected months: March 15, April 19, May 17, & June 21. Post-performance discussions are led by independent filmmaker Maurizio Giammarco, Ph.D. Refreshments provided. Third Thursday Theater - Sit back and enjoy current award-winning and nominated movies. Films are shown at 1:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month: March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, & September 17. Refreshments provided. ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Weekly Events - The Library regularly offers six-week sessions of a variety of educational and fun classes. • Winter session runs January 5-February 13 • Spring 1 session runs March 2-April 10 • Spring 2 session runs April 27-June 5 Preschool Stories: Mondays 1:30 pm - Story time for 3-5 year olds. Toddler Stories: Tuesdays 10:00 & 11:00 am Stories and songs for children 18-36 months. Stories & Science: Tuesdays 1:30 pm - Simple science and stories for children 24-36 months. Babies & Books: Wednesdays 10:00 am Caregivers and infants birth to 18 months learn and grow together. Babies & Books: Thursdays at 9:30 am - Caregivers and infants ages birth to 18 months learn and grow together. Action Stories: Thursdays at 10:45 am - All ages welcome at this activity-focused story time! Young Artists: Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm School-age children experience different art mediums each week through a self-directed activity allowing them to explore and develop their creative thinking skills. Yoga Story Time: Fridays at 10:30 am - Gentle exercise and stories for children ages 2 to 4 and their care-givers. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. FAMILY ZONE PROGRAMS Selected Monday nights at 7:00 pm: Free special events and activities such as magicians, science experiments, or live animal shows for children and families to enjoy together! March 16, April 20, May 18, July 20, August 17, & September 21. LEARN & PLAY TOGETHER Mondays, 10:30-11:30 am, April 13-May 11: Caregivers and children ages 18-30 months can attend this five-week play-based educational program. Learn about toddler development in a fun and nurturing environment! Pre-registration and availability to attend all five weeks required. SUMMER EVENTS FOR CHILDREN Every hero has a story… Come to the library this summer June 21-August 21 for weekly programming for kids of all ages, special performers, a weekly summer reading raffle, and more; as we celebrate all heroes, those from our favorite stories and those that might be living next door! ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS Artist of the Month - Artists ages 11-18 can submit their painting, drawing, sculpture, fabric art, mixed media, collage, and/or other art for the UMFPL Teen Artist program. Drop off up to three pieces of artwork at the information desk for consideration or email photos of your work to uppermoreland@ mclinc.org. Selected artists will have their art displayed in the library and will receive a gift-card for art supplies. Teen Nights - On selected Thursday nights, UMFPL offers programming for young people ages 12-17 including gaming nights, movies nights, craft nights and book discussion nights. March 5 & 26, April 2 and 23, May 7 & 28. Additional summer dates TBA. Teen Author Visit - All are invited to meet Jordan Sonnenblick, the author of popular tween/teen novels including Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie, for a discussion of his books and his experience as a writer. Contact the library to register. The first 10 registered participants will receive a free autographed book from the author. Join us on Thursday, June 25, from 4:00-5:00 pm! YOUR LIBRARY ONLINE eMagazines, eBooks, research resources and more available 24/7 at www.umfpl.org! Universal Class - UMFPL cardholders can choose from over 500 self-paced online courses—many eligible for continuing education credits—for self-directed learning in the library or from any device with an internet connection! JobNow! - Available for UMFPL cardholders: an online job assistance resource, including live professional resume critiques and proven interview techniques. Experience your personalized career center to help any job seeker. Zinio for Libraries - The Montgomery County library system and UMFPL now offer more than 100 digital magazine subscriptions available for patrons to download for free. Full content, no waiting lists, no lending periods. Overdrive downloadable eBooks & Audiobooks From the classics to bestsellers to self-help this service offers more than 16,000 downloadable audiobooks and eBooks that you can download 24 hours a day from home or on the go with the free Overdrive app. Freading – eBooks for libraries - Hundreds of thousands of titles that can be read anywhere and on many different devices for UMFPL cardholders. Guaranteed unlimited access to every item in the collection–no waits and/or holds required! Learning Express - Test Prep for everything from SAT to Nursing and more career building resources! Science Online - Complete coverage of the full spectrum of scientific disciplines plus experiments and activities. Delaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook - Find the best-rated auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, banks, dentists, carpet cleaners, and more. World Book Online - Content and tools developed especially for young children, school-aged students, and advanced researchers and information seekers. TumbleBookLibrary - An online collection of TumbleBooks, animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. Looking for volunteer opportunities? The Friends of Upper Moreland Free Public Library need YOUR support ideas energy skills IT’S EASY TO BECOME A MEMBER Find the right membership level on our website at www.uppermorelandlibrary.org/friends. The Friends are involved in the betterment of the library through a variety of activities, but primarily through fundraising activities such as the Used Book Sale, the First Friday in February “Fun-raiser” and the annual Beads & Books sale. 24 5 DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT Building Codes and Permits: Upper Moreland Township, in accordance with PA. Act 45, adopted the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which follows a national standard of building codes (International Code Council). Building codes allow us to rely on the safety of the structures around us in our everyday living. The requirement of building permits allows the local code officials to administer the provisions of the code to ensure proper construction. If you are planning any kind of home remodeling project, or thinking of retaining a contractor to do work for you, please keep these regulations in mind. Building Permits are needed for all repairs, additions, and alterations to properties. This includes work done to roofs, siding, windows, fences, shed, both above and in-ground pools, driveways, driveway aprons, and curbs, as well as interior projects in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages. Permits are not required for replacing gutters or windows of the same size unless a structural alteration is made. Permits are not required for painting, tree removal or pruning. If you are unsure if a permit is required, please take the time to call the Code Enforcement Department at 215-659-3100 for assistance before beginning work. Permits will only be issued once they have been reviewed for compliance with all local and applicable state regulations. Fines can be issued for work begun prior to the issuance of the permits required. Permits are also needed for work on heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems (including electrical connections to swimming pools and ornamental ponds). A registered master plumber must do all plumbing projects, and the plumber must apply directly for the permits required. Registration of Contractors is required according to the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act of July, 2009. All contractors performing home remodeling projects are required to be registered with PA. Attorney General’s Office. A copy of state license and insurance certificate shall be submitted to UMT. Commercial contractors, new home builders, and master plumbers must still be licensed with Upper Moreland Township. Please contact the Upper Moreland Township Department of Code Enforcement for information on contractors. For additional information on the Act and to see if your contractor is registered with the state, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.attorneygeneral.gov. Property Maintenance regulations require that all properties and structures be kept in good repair and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Please trim grass and weeds regularly and remember that growth in excess of twelve inches is prohibited. Trash and debris may not be stored on properties at any time. It is also important to make sure shrubs and trees located near streets do not obscure road signs from the view of motorists or pedestrians. Please prune landscaping to ensure that signs are clearly visible from a distance. Gutters and downspouts should be checked to ensure they are free of debris and properly secured. Please contact a professional contractor specializing in this field. Storm windows, weather stripping, and exterior doors should be properly sealed to prevent unwanted drafts and heat loss. Please visit the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s website for more information at www.energy.gov. Home Occupations residents may operate a business or office from their property, subject to certain restrictions. However, only people living in the dwelling may operate the business or office. No outside storage of material related to the home occupation is permitted. If you are interested in running a business or office from your home, please contact the Code Enforcement Department first, to ensure your plans are in keeping the Township’s guidelines and to obtain the required annual use registration permit. Residences used for in-home day care must meet all Township regulations and be inspected annually by the Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Marshal. All home occupations, proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and other entities operating in the Township must also register with the Township’s Business Tax Office before beginning operations. Swimming Pools capable of holding in excess of 24 inches of water require a permit from the Code Enforcement Office. All filter and circulation equipment must be wired in accordance with the 2008 National Electric Code (N.E.C.). All swimming pools requiring a permit must also have a permanent barrier surrounding the pool which is at least four feet high with a self-closing, self-latching gate. Requirement hand-outs are available at the Code Enforcement Office. Swimming Pool Drainage should be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Water may be drained into the storm water system if it has first been de-chlorinated. Township regulations prohibit directing water discharge from swimming pools onto the property of another person without their consent. Public Nuisances (noise, etc.) the Township often receives complaints from residents concerning inoperable vehicles, excessive noise, and construction work taking place before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. Residents are reminded that all vehicles must be operable, have current registration, and a valid inspection sticker unless stored in a completely enclosed building or garage (car covers are not compliant). These are but a few examples of “public nuisance” actions which interfere with the repose, health, safety or life of others. Upper Moreland has adopted regulations which prohibit nuisances such as these which affect our residents’ quality of life. Portable Storage Units: The Board of Commissioners adopted regulations for portable storage units and construction trailers placed on any parcel. In addition to the permit requirement, there is a limit on the number of units and time for which they can be placed on the parcel. Please contact the Code Enforcement Office for information and permitting requirements prior to placing these units on your property. Recreation Vehicles longer than twenty feet must have a Township sticker (obtained from Code Enforcement Department) if stored on your property for more than two weeks. 1st ANNUAL UPPER MORELAND PD JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY The Upper Moreland Police Department is hosting its 1st annual Junior Police Academy this summer at the Upper Moreland Middle School. The Junior Police Academy is a two-day camp that will run from 8AM – 4PM on Monday, June 29, 2015 and Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Cadets spend both days learning about the many different functions performed by police officers. They experience classes on various police subjects, such as patrol operations, K-9, SWAT, and criminal investigations, as well as physical activities such as bicycle safety and a police obstacle course. At the conclusion of the second day, there will be a graduation ceremony where cadets are awarded with their certificates of completion for the Academy. The Upper Moreland PD Junior Police Academy is for children between the ages of 8-13, and registration is limited to 40 cadets. The cost for the two-day Junior Police Academy is $25.00 per cadet. This registration fee includes an Academy T-shirt for each cadet, along with lunch and a snack each day. Registration for the Junior Police Academy will begin on April 1, 2015, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for the Junior Police Academy are available at the Upper Moreland Township Parks and Recreation Office and online at uppermorelandrec.com. For further details, please contact Lieutenant Tim Troxel at the Upper Moreland Police Department, 215-657-4700 or [email protected]. The Upper Moreland Police Department is located at 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090. The Police would also like remind the community of the following: 1. The police department maintains a “Prescription Drug” drop box in the police lobby that can be accessed 24 hours a day to safely dispose of old, expired, or unwanted prescription medications. 2. The police department subscribes to Policereports.com, where incidents of interest are posted for public view. Subscription is free. Please feel free to sign up. 3. Keep a watch for dates and times posted on the web site for “Coffee with a Cop” events, held one Saturday morning a month throughout the community. 4. Remember that phone calls to you from persons or businesses seeking personal information, such as social security numbers or account numbers could very well be an attempt at criminal fraud. Agencies such as the IRS and businesses like PECO or other utilities do not generally contact customers or clients by phone, and if they do, they already have this information. 5. Residents are asked to immediately report when you see a crime in progress, any suspicious activity, or something out of the ordinary. 6. For emergency and non-emergency police dispatch, the police ask that residents call 911. Please do not leave a voicemail on the township phone for a needed police response. All residents are encouraged to sign up for township email notifications or Nixle. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS INFORMATION he Board of Commissioners holds public meetings at the Township Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM throughout the year. The Board’s regular, or stated meeting, is normally held the first Monday of each month. At this meeting, formal action is taken on all business that comes before the Board; for example, resolutions and ordinances are adopted, contracts awarded, and minutes approved. Four committees of the Board of Commissioners also meet once each month. Issues are normally discussed first during the appropriate committee meeting and then moved to the regular meeting for action by the Board. T Residents are welcome to attend all meetings and comment on issues of concern. If you are interested in attending a particular meeting or have a question concerning the agenda, please call the Township Manager’s Office at 215-659-3100, ext. 1057 or 1058. Due to observance of legal holidays, there are months during the year when meetings do not follow the normal schedule. The remaining meetings for 2015 calendar are listed below. All meetings begin promptly at 7:00 PM and shall be adjourned no later than 11:00 PM. Meetings are held at the Township Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove. All Commissioners meetings are currently shown on Comcast Digital Cable Channel 965 and Verizon Channel 41. UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP CALENDAR 2015 COMMISSIONERS’ MEETINGS ALL MEETINGS LISTED ON THE CALENDAR SHALL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7:00 P.M. AND SHALL BE ADJOURNED NO LATER THAN 11:00 P.M. ANY UNFINISHED BUSINESS SHALL BE CARRIED OVER TO THE APPROPRIATE MEETING THE FOLLOWING MONTH. AUGUST APRIL DAY M M M DATE 6 13 20 DAY M M Tu M Tu DATE 4 11 19 25 26 Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety DAY M M M DATE 3 10 17 DAY M M M M DATE 7 14 21 28 DAY M M M DATE 5 12 19 DAY Tu M M M DATE 3 9 16 23 Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety SEPTEMBER MAY Regular Meeting Community Development PRIMARY ELECTION HOLIDAY (Memorial Day) Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety HOLIDAY (Labor Day) Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety OCTOBER JUNE DAY M M M DATE 1 8 15 Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety NOVEMBER JULY DAY M M M DATE 6 13 20 Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety ELECTION DAY Regular Meeting Community Development Finance & Administration; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety DECEMBER DAY M M M DATE 7 14 21 Regular Meeting; Special Meeting to Adopt 2016 Township Budget Community Development Finance & Admin; Parks & Rec.; Public Health & Safety STATE OFFERS HELP WITH HEATING BILLS For information and eligibility requirements concerning Pennsylvania’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, please call the PA Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program at 1-800-692-7462 or the Montgomery County public assistance office at 610-272-1752. Please visit the state’s web site at www.paenergy.state.pa.us for more information. 4 25 C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N WILLOW GROVE FIRE COMPANY UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP Our Commitment to the Residents - Below you will see our statistics for the year. They may seem to be merely numbers, but they reflect commitment on the part of our members. There is no way to adequately display our firefighters’ lost time from home, the sacrifices that our families make allowing us to serve, missed meals or family events, and the lost hours of sleep. Emergencies don’t take a break or respect holidays as days off. That is what it takes and the sacrifices your neighbors make when volunteering for the fire company. 1 1 7 P a r k Av e n u e • W i l l o w G r o v e , P e n n s y l v a n i a 1 9 0 9 0 - 3 2 1 5 F O R E M E R G E N C I E S – D I A L 9 1 1 – “ To s a v e a l i f e , s t o p a c r i m e ” Police/Fire/Medical Township Phone Number: (215) 659-3100 WARD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONER Donald B. Tucker, Jr. Kevin C. Spearing Donna D. Parsell Joseph A. Lavalle, Vice President Clifton (Kip) McFatridge. R. Samuel Valenza, President Donald G. Warner LOCAL SERVICES DISTRICT JUSTICES Jay S. Friedenberg ..................................................215-659-6840 Paul Leo (Hatboro)..................................................215-957-5935 New Address: 420 S. York Rd., Bldg. CF, Hatboro, PA 19040 Earned Income Tax (Berkheimer) .................................866-701-7206 Fire House (non-emergency).........................................215-659-7633 Police (non-emergency).................................................215-657-4700 Public Library..................................................................215-659-0741 Public Works (6:30A-2:15P) .......................................... 215-659-4070 Real Estate Tax Office ....................................................215-659-3100 School District (administration) ....................................215-830-1511 Second Alarmers (business only) ................................215-659-1885 Sewer Authority .............................................................215-659-3975 Township Building..........................................................215-659-3100 administration, business taxes, code enforcement, emergency services, parks & recreation, real estate taxes COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL SERVICES Montgomery County (main #) ......................................610-278-3000 County Commissioners .................................................610-278-3020 Josh Shapiro, Chairman • Valarie Arkoosh • Bruce L. Castor, Jr. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program......................................................610-278-3618 STATE OFFICIALS Governor Tom Wolf ..................................................... 717-787-2500 State Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf .............................215-657-7700 State Representative Thomas Murt .............................215-674-3755 U.S. CONGRESS Senator Robert Casey....................................................202-224-6324 Senator Patrick Toomey ................................................202-224-4254 Rep. Brendan Boyle .......................................................215-517-6572 Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick ................................................215-579-8102 YOUTH SPORT AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Upper Moreland Hoops (basketball) ............................215-657-6969 Upper Moreland Little League..................................... 215-657-1214 Upper Moreland Soccer Club .......................................215-355-4616 Willow Grove Bears (football) ......................................267-495-4290 Upper Moreland Lacrosse Club....................................215-328-0206 Upper Moreland Ice Hockey Club ............................... 215-957-9994 Upper Moreland Swim Club........................................ 215-675-3175 Dolphins Aquatic Association ................www.dcaaswimming.org UTILITY PHONE NUMBERS P.E.C.O.............................................................................800-494-4000 Aqua Emergency............................................................877-987-2782 INTERESTED IN SERVING? he Board of Commissioners welcomes resumes and letters of interest from residents who wish to serve as volunteer members of township committees, authorities, and commissions. If you would like to serve on one of these committees, please send a letter to the attention of the Township Manager, David Dodies, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090. T REAL ESTATE TAX OFFICE y now you should have received your 2015 County and Township Real Estate Tax Bill. Remember that the 2% discount applies to tax payments received in the Tax Office, or postmarked by the United States Postal Service on or before April 6. B If you would like a receipt, please present the entire bill. For those who pay by mail, again, enclose the entire bill with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We will receipt one copy of the bill and return it to you. The Real Estate Tax office is located on the first floor of the Township Building at 117 Park Avenue. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. For information please call us at 267-607-1046 or 267-607-1047. COUNTY SERVICES CENTER IN WILLOW GROVE or your convenience, the Montgomery County Courthouse Annex at 102 York Road, phone 215-784-5400, in Willow Grove offers local residents a variety of county programs in Upper Moreland. More than a dozen county departments, such as the health department, aging and adult services, child and youth services, and MHMR services, are housed in the annex. Township residents can now apply for passports or file legal grievances without having to travel to Norristown. Be sure to take advantage of the many county services offered right here in Upper Moreland! F to our sponsors! pper Moreland Township gratefully acknowledges the generosity and support of the businesses and individuals who have placed advertisements in our newsletter. Upper Moreland Township has been designed and printed at no cost to our taxpayers. U continued on page 5 The Mission of the Fire Company - We, the members of the Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Company, make it our mission to protect the lives, property, and environment in the community in which we serve. The Company will provide trained professionals in the areas of fire protection, emergency medical services, and all hazards requiring emergency first responders. We promote volunteerism in fulfilling our mission without prejudice. Our members are committed to performing their duties with professionalism, honesty, and high moral standards. Our goal is to minimize the impact of fires, disasters, and other emergency incidents on the life and property. Our business is community safety and dedication to continuous improvement. EVENT Emergency Responses Fire Company Training Duty Crews Outside Training Fire Company Related Work Total TOTAL NUMBER FOR 2014 885 37 192 241 TOTAL HOURS FOR 2014 3,766 3,639.25 1,615 3,379 4,359 17,118.25 You can be one of us - Every day, in our community, members of the Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Company answer the call of our family, friends, and neighbors who are in need of our assistance. From auto accidents to heart attacks, from house fires to carbon monoxide alarms, we are there to protect lives and property. Emergency responders are a special type of people, all with different reasoning for answering the call of duty. The bottom line is that it takes someone with a desire to do something important for the community; someone with courage and dedication, who is not afraid of hard work and is willing to accept the challenge to make a difference. If you are that kind of person, you are needed as a volunteer firefighter. This can be the most rewarding experience of your life, and allows you to reach out to someone in need. The Willow Grove Fire Company can use someone like you to fill these boots. We will provide you with training, protective equipment, comradery, and the chance to make a difference. See us at tiller10.com or email [email protected]. If an emergency strikes, will your family know what to do? Review your family's emergency plan, or create one for the first time. Hold a meeting with family members to explain what to do and where to go in case of an emergency. Update phone numbers, addresses, and contact information, and post emergency information near the phone. Learn more about what your family needs to know in case of disaster or emergency by visiting these resources: • Family Emergency Preparedness from RedCross.org • Are You Ready? A Guide For Citizen Preparedness from FEMA.org • This free printable document from Ready.gov makes it easy to develop a plan in case of emergencies: Printable Family Emergency Plan UPPER MORELAND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL he UMTS Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) was created as a body of residents to advise the Township’s Board of Commissioners and other municipal entities on the ways and means to protect the environment that make this Township our home. Currently the following individuals are part of the EAC: Robert Crippen, Chairman; John Burkhauser, Vice Chairman; Jonathan de Jonge; John Massucci; Karl Pfizenmayer; Henry Sokolowski; Charles Houck; and Lynnette Saunders T The EAC meets at 7:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Caucus Room of the Township building. All are invited and welcome to attend these meetings. (Check http://www.uppermoreland.org/ associations/eac.aspx for latest information.) Past and present projects for the EAC include: • Research and presentation for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Township building. • Establishing Upper Moreland as the first Audubon Bird Town designation for the state of Pennsylvania. • Researched and submitted information for ordinances related to green energy systems that will find themselves in our homes in the near future. • Development and presentation of a Demonstration Garden to be placed on the unused plot of land behind the Township building. • Working with the Board of Commissioners to establish Environmentally Friendly Demonstration Projects throughout the township. • Currently developing ideas for the coming year. Another responsibility of the EAC is to recommend ways of conserving energy and reducing our footprint on the natural environment of our Township. If each resident of our Township would adopt some of these tips, it will benefit us not only individually, but as a whole community. Steps as simple as: • Replace incandescent lamps with CFL or LED type lighting around the home. • Turn off and disconnect any lights or electronic items not in current use. • Let the sun shine in! With the spring days getting longer and brighter, open the curtains on the sunny side of the house to help warm rooms. • Have a programmable thermostat? Use it! Program lower temps in your home when you are at work and sleeping. • Turn the thermostat on your water heater down to 120 degrees F. Not only does this save you money, but it also can help prevent scalding burns. • With electric water heaters using as much as 30% of a home’s yearly power consumption, add a timer that heats the water when most needed to help your bottom line. • Check your heating and cooling system air filters so the systems operate efficiently. • Go to (URL link here for a page on the UMTS website with links to saving sites such as: http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/energy-saverguide-tips-saving-money-and-energy-home, PECO etc.) Spring showers bring May’s flowers. Take advantage of the warming days of spring to prepare for the heavy downpours of summer by cleaning your gutters and drains. Install a Rain Barrel to capture runoff for watering your plants. Watch how rainwater flows across your property during storm, and find ways to redirect the flow to limit damage and runoff. Also incorporate native plants that thrive in our local climate, along with rain gardens, into your landscaping to help limit the runoff of storm water naturally. Remember, anything entering the storm water sewers will flow into local streams and riverways and, ultimately, into the oceans. Please report any illicit discharges to storm water drains, including pool water. Additional information can be reviewed at http://stormwaterpa.org/. The EAC represents the community of Upper Moreland Township. We are working to maintain and improve the natural resources that make our area a comfortable place to live. If you have an idea for us to consider or want to be a part of the EAC’s functions, please stop by one of our meetings. Feel free to drop us a suggestion via email at [email protected]. 3 U.M. TOWNSHIP MISSION STATEMENT “Serving our customers since 1930” o promote the best possible quality of life for the residents of Upper Moreland Township through a commitment to local government which is responsive to the health, safety, and general welfare needs of the community; and dedicated to providing municipal services which meet those needs in an efficient and caring manner. T To Our Residents, The Board of Commissioners of Upper Moreland Township is pleased to distribute the 2015 Spring/Summer NEWSLETTER. We hope that you keep the NEWSLETTER in a convenient place and find the information it contains to be helpful. This publication is meant to serve as a guidebook for the many municipal services and programs offered to residents of Upper Moreland Township. The Board of Commissioners welcomes your attendance at our public meetings. Your participation and opinions are always important to us. Plumbing • Heating & Air Conditioning Fire Protection • Drain Cleaning Board of Commissioners, Upper Moreland Township UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2015 300 Davisville Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 phone 215.659.0676 • fax 215.658.0662 . . . e r Sco with real community banking from • Home Equity Loans • Tiered Money Market Accounts • Home Equity Lines of Credit • Free Priority Checking • Online Banking with BillPay • Passbook Savings • Bank by Phone 1.877.HFS.2323 • Statement Savings • Overdraft Protection • CDs and IRAs • ATM & Visa® Debit Cards TOWNSHIP POLLING PLACES he Primary Election is Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Polling places are listed below. If you have any questions concerning the election, registration, or any voting eligibility rules, please call Montgomery County Voter Services at 610-278-3280. T WARD WARD WARD WARD the team at Hatboro Federal. • Interest Checking Donna D. Parsell – Ward 3 Kevin C. Spearing – Ward 2 Kip McFatridge – Ward 5 R. Samuel Valenza (President) – Ward 6 Joseph A. Lavalle (Vice President) – Ward 4 Donald B. Tucker, Jr. – Ward 1 Donald G. Warner – Ward 7 1 2 3 4 WARD 5 WARD 6 WARD 7 Districts 1 Districts 1 Districts 1 District 1 District 2 District 1 District 2 Districts 1 District 1 District 2 and 2 and 2 and 2 and 2 Willow Grove Bible Church, 212 Everett St. (and Division Ave.), Willow Grove Blair Mill Inn, BLDG 250, 3855 Blair Mill Rd. (and Moreland Ave), Hatboro Calvary Presbyterian Church, 405 N. Easton Rd., Willow Grove U.M. Township Building, 117 Park Ave., Willow Grove U.M. Township Public Library, 109 Park Ave., Willow Grove U.M. High School Gym Lobby, 3000 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove Fulmor Heights Community Bldg., 201 Fitch Rd., Hatboro U.M. High School, 3000 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove U.M. Intermediate School, 3990 Orangemans Rd., Hatboro U.M. Middle School, 4000 Orangemans Rd., Hatboro LOCAL CABLE CHANNELS pper Moreland Television, UMTV, began broadcasting in 2007. This public access channel is dedicated to providing residents with the news and information related to Upper Moreland Township government services and events. It is also used to publicize community events and to provide public service and emergency announcements. In January, 2008, UMTV began broadcasting all meetings of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM. UMTV is available to subscribers of Comcast Cable on channel 965. In order to receive channel 965, you must have a digital cable box. If you do not currently receive digital cable service, you may arrange for it by contacting Comcast directly at 1-800-COMCAST. UMTV can also be found on the Verizon FIOS channel line-up and is available to Verizon FIOS subscribers on channel 41. U • Home Mortgages STORMWATER/ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES tronger regulations and improved technology are redefining the way stormwater from new land development is managed. All levels of the government work together to achieve the goal of good stormwater management: S LOCAL: HATBORO 215.675.4000 LENDING OFFICE 215.675.4424 WARMINSTER 215.672.1010 WARRINGTON 215.343.0344 JAMISON 215.918.2722 Municipalities assist the County Conservation District and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to control new land uses and regulate construction through ordinances. Municipalities also maintain their own stormwater sewer systems through the MS4 Permit. COUNTY: The County Conservation District regulates erosion and sedimentation control at construction sites. They also play an important role in water resource planning for communities. STATE: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection oversees Conservation Districts and works with them to review Erosion & Sediment Control Plans and Post Construction Stormwater Management Plans. DEP also issues the MS4 permits to municipalities and ensures all structures and activities do not interfere with water flow through the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act. FEDERAL: The US Army Corps of Engineers works with DEP to regulate development completed in waterways and wetlands. 3830 Lukens Lane Hatboro, PA 19040 1515 Market Street Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19102 GLENN C. ROMANO, ESQ. Glenn C. Romano, P.C. Attorney at Law COMMERCIAL LITIGATION CONTRACTS • BUSINESS AND CORPORATE LAW COPYRIGHTS • TRADEMARKS ZONING • WILLS • POWERS OF ATTORNEY ANDROID APP 215-323-4949 direct dial 215-323-4950 fax www.glennromano.com [email protected] iPHONE APP Like us on Facebook www.DempstersQualityCarCare.com www.hatborohorshamautorepair.com Willow Grove Shopping Center • Near Home Goods • 170 Park Ave • 215.657.5437 Come for a Tour! For ages 18 months to 12 yrs old Homeowners, Contractors, DIY’ers, Call us with your next project! “Where caring is more than a word.” Luther Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Robert F. Felte, Jr., ABR Bro ker / President 215-659-1400 ext. 770 215-858-7800 215-784-0699 [email protected] Office: Cell: Fax: Call to schedule a tour! 215-675-5005 or email us at [email protected] Moreland Plaza 101 H. Moreland Road • Willow Grove, PA 19090 Cut • Color 215-657-3277 Tues-Fri: Perms 9-8 Friendly Family Pricing Sat: 9-4 Updos One of the FINEST SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITIES IN THE AREA SPECIALIZING IN REHABILITATION SERVICES 313 W. County Line Rd. • Hatboro, PA 19040 Phone 215-675-5005 • Fax 215-674-8766 www.lutherwoods.org Daily delivery available! Mon-Fri 7 am-4:30 pm Sat 8 am-12 pm 199 Jacksonville Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ALL DAY DELIVERY & GREAT CATERING FULL MENU AT TONYRONI.COM $ 00 2. OFF ANY LARGE PIZZA OR PHILLY’S BEST TOMATO PIE CALL TODAY! Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offers 1107 EASTON RD • WILLOW GROVE 215.657.7664 Upper Moreland Township PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID HARRISBURG, PA PERMIT NO. 609 117 Park Avenue Willow Grove, PA 19090-3215 Upper Moreland Township Montgomery County, Pennsylvania SPRING 2015 COMMISSIONERS This Community Newsletter is produced for Upper Moreland Township by Hometown Press 215.257.1500 • All rights reserved® To Place An Ad Call Rosemary At Hometown Press • 215-805-2121 R. Samuel Valenza, Ward 6 President Joseph A. Lavalle, Ward 4 Vice President Donald B. Tucker, Jr, Ward 1 Kevin C. Spearing, Ward 2 Donna D. Parsell, Ward 3 Clifton McFatridge, Ward 5 Donald G. Warner, Ward 7 OFFICIALS 2840 Terwood Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 215-659-8127 fax 215-657-1233 [email protected] CAR CARE CENTER The Township Newsletter is published twice each year by the Board of Commissioners of Upper Moreland Township for the benefit of our residents Specialty Floors, Inc. Satisfied Customers Since 1984 “We’re half the price of Empire, Home Depot and Lowe’s” IN THIS ISSUE: FAST, EFFICIENT SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Dura-Ceramic Tile Ovations $5.29 Sq ft Area Rugs Handmade Chinese 5’ 6” x 7’6” ....$79 10.6’ x 8’ ....$139 12’ and 13’ Wide Rolls of Vinyl Floors $2.21 Sq ft Wall to Wall Carpet Installed $2.49 Sq ft SAVE $ CARPET & VINYL FLOORS Made from Recycled Plastic ~ Instead of Expensive Crude oil Gas Going Up, Our Prices Going Down! 1334 Easton Road 472 Blair Mill Road Roslyn, PA 19001 Horsham, PA 19044 215-657-1880 215-443-5233 www.specialtyfloorsinc.net David A. Dodies Township Manager John E. Crawford, Jr. Assistant Township Manager Joseph J. Olszak Treasurer Timoney Knox, LLP Township Solicitor Gilmore & Associates, Inc. Township Engineer Join us at Olive Garden for an Italian meal with friends and family! 2328 W. Moreland Rd • Willow Grove, PA 19090 215.830.0285 UMT Information ..........................3 Contact Information ......................4 Board of Commissioners................5 What is MS4 ...................................6 Trash & Recycling........................7-8 Parks & Rec Information ..........9-19 Friends of Nathaniel Boileau .......20 UM Historical Commission ...21-22 UM Free Public Library ...............23 Code Enforcement........................24 Emergency Services ......................25 UM Environmental Advisory Council ........................................25 UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP • 117 PARK AVENUE • WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090 • 215-659-3100 UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP & NATURAL RESOURCES “Best Management Practices” pper Moreland has excellent parks and recreation programs and facilities as well as a variety of natural and scenic resources. The Board of Commissioners is committed to preserving and enhancing our community’s environment by following “best management practices.” The Commissioners’ have approved and maintained comprehensive open space, environmental protection, and parks and recreations plans and taken action to implement their essential objectives: U • To promote the conservation of soils, wetlands, watercourses and other valuable scenic and ecological features, and, • Acquire new Township owned, or otherwise restricted, land for parks or recreational activities Upper Moreland’s natural resources, concentrated along stream corridors, can be preserved in many ways. The Board of Commissioners has adopted regulations designed to protect watercourses from erosion by requiring a buffer easement on both sides of our streams. Streamside buffers help prevent water pollution by stopping contaminants at or near their source. These efforts save money in the long run because properly maintained buffers prevent not only pollution, but erosion as well. Township guidelines are now in place to ensure that new construction or land development projects will not disturb existing vegetation. And, new plantings and other stream bank stabilization techniques must be installed whenever necessary to limit erosion. Other local ordinances address the need to preserve woodlands by preventing unnecessary removal of trees or hedgerows, require replacement of trees removed during construction, regulate development along steep slopes to protect water quality and, prohibit inappropriate use of wetlands and floodplains. Residents often call the Township concerned about streams or creeks which are moving closer to their property as their banks erode. Stream corridors, woodlands, wetlands and steep slopes are natural resources worthy of protection wherever they exist throughout the Township. This is especially true because Upper Moreland is now a highly developed community. Through cooperation with the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (PERT), and with the help of grants from Montgomery County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, over 100 acres of land has been acquired by the Township for preservation as open space. PERT has also been successful in obtaining funding to purchase land so that it may be maintained in its natural state. What can you do to make a difference? While homeowners do not have access to the same types of equipment or resources available to the Township, there are simple steps everyone can take to help maintain or improve the condition of stream corridors close to your property. STOP mowing along stream banks! Letting grass grow, even five feet from the banks, will significantly decrease erosion since tall grass slows the rate of water run-off. PLANT trees or shrubs that thrive in wet soils. Good examples are red maple and river birch trees or witch hazel and cranberry bushes. These plantings help restore stream corridors while also providing fabulous color in the spring and fall. TREAT your lawn with organic, rather than chemical, pesticides and fertilizers to minimize damage caused by pollutants. RECYCLE! Be an active participant in our household recycling program which preserves resources and lowers refuse disposal costs! cranberry bush w w w. u p p e r m o r e l a n d . o r g