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INTER 2015 NEWSLETTER
Inside This Issue
Contact Information ........................................2
Message from Board of Supervisors.............3
Public Meetings 2015 Schedule .....................4
Ralph E. Powers Memorialized ......................5
New Faces at Tredyffrin Township .............6-7
Farewell to Retirees .....................................8-9
Staff Participate in Community Programs ..10
Bridge Projects ..............................................11
Stormwater Management ........................12-13 Advertised Community Information .......20-31
Library News.............................................14-15 Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust..20-22
Parks & Recreation ..................................16-17 Not Your Usual Holiday Bark......................23
Spring & Summer Programs ......................16 Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Events.24-25
Summer Day Camp .....................................17 How's Your Health?................................26-27
Counselors Needed for Summer ...............17 Dog Training: Play & Safety .......................28
Police Summer Camp 2015 ........................18 Senior Lifestyles..........................................29
Recycle Right: Single Stream ......................19 Wayne Art Center Classes.....................30-31
COMMUNITY DAY SUCCESS
Tredyffrin Township Community Day and Wilson Farm Parks 10th Birthday was celebrated in September. Township
Boards, Community Organizations, TE School District Clubs, and vendors were all present to share their information and
products with the community. Shire Pharmaceutical collected gently used and new items for Cradles-to-Crayons, a group
that supports families in need. The Township's Touch-a-Truck provided kids of all ages a close-up look at Township service
vehicles and police vehicles, as well as fire and ambulance trucks.
The event was made possible through funding from Tredyffrin Township's Foundation for Parks and Recreation as well
sponsorship from Auxilium, Gawthrop Greenwood, Main Line Health Paoli Hospital, McCormick Taylor, Navigate, Penn
Medicine, Pitcairn Properties & Sila Heating & Air.
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Names & Numbers To Keep In Mind...
Board of Supervisors
Township Staff
Michael C. Heaberg, Chair
Kristen Kirk Mayock, Vice Chair
John P. DiBuonaventuro
Mark Freed
Paul W. Olson
Evelyn Richter
Murph Wysocki
TOWNSHIP MANAGER
William F. Martin
ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER
& DIRECTOR OF
PLANNING AND ZONING
Matthew Baumann
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Joseph DiRocco, CPA
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
Stephen Burgo, P.E.
Volunteer Boards
Environmental Advisory Council
Historical Commission
Library Board of Trustees
Municipal Authority
Parks & Recreation Board
Pension Trustees
Planning Commission
Stormwater Committee
Traffic Committee
Zoning Hearing Board
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Dean Wilkins
SENIOR BUILDING OFFICIAL
Michael Pilotti
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES
Michael Packard
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
Anthony Giaimo
Important Phone Numbers
Tredyffrin Township Building
Phone .........................................610-644-1400
Fax .............................................610-993-9186
Website ..............................www.tredyffrin.org
Email [email protected]
Tredyffrin Township Police Department
Emergency ..................................................911
Business .....................................610-644-3221
Dispatch .....................................610-647-1440
Tredyffrin Township
Public Works Department
Business .....................................610-408-3620
Fire and Ambulance
Berwyn Fire Company................................911
Paoli Fire Company ....................................911
Radnor Fire Company ................................911
Malvern Fire Department ...........................911
Tredyffrin Township Libraries
POLICE LIEUTENANTS
Joseph Glatts
Taro Landis
Strafford .....................................610-688-7092
Paoli ...........................................610-296-7996
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR
Vincent Donohue
Business .....................................610-240-1900
Emergency Closing Number ......................854
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
PLEASE NOTE: During your participation in and attendance at Township events and activities like the Summer Concert Series, 4th of
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Message from Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors Chairman
infrastructure, as well as the various parks,
open spaces and recreation programs we enjoy.
by Michael Heaberg, Chairman
Working alongside our dedicated staff, the
Board of Supervisors is honored to serve the
Tredyffrin community. In addition, our local
government is most fortunate to have dozens of
residents that serve as members of the
Township's authorities, boards and
commissions.
Every day, we all focus on delivering the
services and amenities that our residents and
visitors value:
- The Tredyffrin Police Department and the
Volunteer Fire Companies are committed to
keeping the community safe.
- Our Public Works Department and
Engineering Staff manage our roads and
- Our Libraries and Staff in Strafford and
Paoli offer centers for learning, enrichment,
and entertainment in the community.
- Tredyffrin's Staff provides written and
electronic communications on Township
matters, including this newsletter, as well as
local programming on TTTV.
- The Township's Financial and
Administrative Staff collect taxes, manage our
finances, and interface closely with various
other governmental entities.
- Our Planning and Zoning Professionals
are responsible for development and building
activities, as well as compliance with our
ordinances.
The Township will have a busy year in 2015.
Economic and business activity is improving,
particularly in Tredyffrin. Our people, sense of
community, convenient location, and business
climate continue to attract organizations that
want to locate here. Furthermore, we will
continue to plan for the future. Maintaining
our financial strength while addressing longterm challenges and opportunities are a very
high priority. Our investment in our
infrastructure will continue as we have capital
projects planned in road paving, bridges,
stormwater, and sanitary sewer. In addition, we
will complete improvements at Routes 252 and
30, as well as continue to expand trail
connections and pedestrian paths.
Tredyffrin is a place with a rich history and a
tradition of civic engagement. We look
forward to working to make our Township's
tomorrows even greater than its yesterdays.
Tredyffrin Township Would Like To Thank
Our 2014 Community Event Sponsors
A great big Thank You to the local business and organizations who made our
th
Summer Concert Series, 4 of July celebration and Community Day possible!
2015 Sponsorship Opportunities
Tredyffrin Township offers a variety of activities, programs and events for all ages. Along with seasonal programs, we also provide a
number of community events. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Local, regional, national, small and large businesses are
encouraged to participate. More information is available upon request, so please call 610-408-3626.
Winter 2015 Newsletter
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Public Meetings for 2015
Board of Supervisors
Members serve four-year terms and they are
the Township's decision making body of seven
elected officials.
Supervisors establish
Township policy, initiate and adopt ordinances
and resolutions relating to Township business,
determine the rates for both real estate and
other taxes they are empowered to use, and set
both capital and operating budgets.
Supervisors provide for police and fire
protection, planning and zoning, street
maintenance and snow removal, sewers,
libraries, parks and recreation, regulate land
use development and building construction.
Supervisors also appoint key Township
officials and residents to Township
Authorities, Board and Commissions.
7 PM - March 16, April 20, May 11, June 15,
July 13, August 17, September 21, October 5 &
19, November 4 & 16, December 7 & 21
Environmental Advisory Council
Members serve three-year terms and are
dedicated to exploring and promoting
environmental initiatives in the Township.
They work at the direction of the Board of
Supervisors and as an extension of Township
staff to research environmental issues and
funding sources; to advise Township staff and
supervisors; to sponsor environmental
education; to partner with Township residents,
outside agencies, and organizations with
similar interests; and to coordinate
environmental projects.
7 PM - March 10, June 9, September 8,
December 8
Historical Commission
Members serve three-year terms and they
advise the Township on matters concerning the
preservation of historic resources.
7 PM - April 15, July 15, October 21
Library Board of Trustees
Members serve three-year terms and they
determine policy for the Tredyffrin Public
Library (TPL) in Strafford and its branch in
Paoli (PL). They make decisions concerning
staffing and funding of Library operations.
7:30 PM - March 26 (PL), April 23 (TPL), May
28 (TPL), June 25 (PL), July 23 (TPL), August
27 (TPL), September 24 (TPL), October 22
(PL), December 10 (TPL)
Municipal Authority
Members serve five-year terms and the
purpose of the Authority is to provide funding
for sanitary sewer and highway projects in the
Township by sales of Municipal Bonds. The
Municipal Authority owns all the sanitary
sewer facilities and leases them to the
Township.
7 PM - April 14, July 14, October 13
Park and Recreation Board
Members serve five-year terms and consist of
nine volunteers, seven appointed by Tredyffrin
Supervisors and two by the TredyffrinEasttown School District. The Board oversees
the acquisition, development and use of park
sites and supervises park activities. The
mission of the Parks & Rec Board is to enhance
the quality of life for residents of all ages
through parks, recreation programs, and open
space preservation.
7 PM - March 11, May 13, June 10, September
9, October 14, November 10
Planning Commission
Members serve four-year terms and are
authorized to prepare, update and oversee
implementation of the Comprehensive Plan,
Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance, and to
review land development and subdivision
applications. Land development decisions by
the Planning Commission are final, while the
Board of Supervisors has final approval
authority on all subdivision applications.
July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15,
November 19, December 17
Zoning Hearing Board
Members serve three-year terms and consist of
three members and three alternate members.
Appeals for relief from decisions of the Zoning
Officer and/or requirements in the Zoning
Ordinance are handled by the Zoning Hearing
Board. This is a quasi-judicial body whose
decisions are not subject to the approval of the
supervisors.
July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22,
November 18, December 16
Other authorities, boards and commission
meetings in 2015;
Stormwater Committee: 7:30 AM - March 10,
June 9, September 8, December 8
Traffic Committee: 7:30 AM - March 18, June
17, September 16, December 16
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Tredyffrin Township Police Memorializes One of Our Own
Ralph E. Powers 1947-2014
On Tuesday, December 24th, 2014, The
T r e d y f f r i n To w n s h i p P o l i c e
Department memorialized one of its
own. Ralph E. Powers, a retired 30 year
veteran of the Tredyffrin Township
Police Department, passed away on
December 16th, 2014, after battling
cancer. Officer Powers served in many
capacities as a Tredyffrin Police
Officer. He was one of the stakeholders
on the SWAT Team, a member of the
Motorcycle Unit, Traffic Safety Unit,
and Equestrian Unit (a unit that was
initiated for the Bicentennial).
Ralph was the husband of Marie
Powers
and is survived by his
children, Ernie Taylor (Robin) of
Honey Brook and Kim Fitch of
Connecticut; grandchildren, Matthew,
Nicholas and Joshua Taylor and Jesse
Fitch; and his sister, Debbie Pancoast
(John) of Phoenixville. Ralph was born
and raised in Phoenixville and he
served in the US Marines. He also
tended bar and worked in catering for
VFW Post 1564 in Phoenixville. He
was a member of Thomson Lodge
#340 Free and Accepted Masons. He
loved hunting, fishing and golfing.
Funeral Services were held at the
Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral
Home in Phoenixville and was
officiated by Chester County Prison
Chaplain, Reverend Jack Crans. The
service was attended by many current
and retired members of the Tredyffrin
Township Police Department.
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New Faces at Tredyffrin Township
Ashley Anastasi, Human Resources Coordinator
Ashley, a graduate of Penn State University, was hired as the Township'sAdministrative Services/Human Resources Coordinator
in July 2014, to work alongside Human Resources Manager Marianne Cattell. Ashley was born and raised in Montgomery
County and only recently moved to Chester County. Prior to working for Tredyffrin Township, she worked as a Human
Resources Generalist for a large national healthcare organization and, previously, she worked as an intern with Lower Merion
Township Human Resources Department.
Paul Edwards, Building Inspector - Paul joined Senior Building Inspector Mike Pilotti as a Building Inspector for
Tredyffrin Township in August 2014. He comes to us from previous code enforcement positions at West Chester Borough and
Pennoni Associates. His background comes out of the building trades working as a General Contractor and he also ran a
successful building inspection company for 10 years. Paul was recognized as Inspector of the Year in 2004 by the National
Association of Home Inspectors and was instrumental in the formation of the Pennsylvania Home Inspection Law in 2000. He
served two terms as a Borough Councilman in Trappe from 2007-2014 and currently serves as Vice-chair for the Regional Sewer
Authority and the Collegeville Trappe Municipal Authority. He has been an active volunteer in his community working with
Trappe's Parks and Open Space, as a Baseball Coach, and Scout Master. He enjoys serving his community and working with the
public and looks forward to bringing his experience to the residents of Tredyffrin as well as getting to know all of you in the
Tredyffrin family. He lives in Trappe, Montgomery County, with his wife Theresa, a Director of International Logistics, and two
sons: Jason, who currently works for the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and will be graduating from Widener
Law School this spring, and Paul, a sophomore, studying at Widener University.
Stephen Galletta, Police Officer
Sworn in as a Patrol Officer in August 2014, Stephen is a 2004 graduate of West Chester East High School, a 2008 graduate of
West Chester University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, as well as a 2009 graduate of the Delaware County Police Academy.
Stephen, who previously worked in law enforcement, is a certified DUI instructor and trains in the martial arts. He is married and
has a baby daughter.
Bill Hagan, Public Works Laborer
Bill joined the Public Works Department in October 2014. He has years of experience in landscaping and construction, including
some municipal experience working for Radnor Township as summer help. Bill was born and raised in Delaware County and
graduated from Haverford High School. He is continuing his education at Penn State Brandywine in the evenings. Bill is very
happy to be working for Tredyffrin Township and is excited to make a contribution to the team serving the area. Bill and his wife
were recently married and are expecting their first child in May.
Joe Hennessey, Public Works Laborer
Joe joined the Public Works Department in October 2014. He has extensive experience in concrete forming and finishing, road
surfacing, masonry, basic carpentry, and heating and air-conditioning. Joe grew up in Limerick and graduated from Spring Ford
High School in Royersford. He looks forward to being a member of the Tredyffrin Public Works team.
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New Faces at Tredyffrin Township
Gabrielle Ignarri, Engineering Administrative Coordinator
Gabrielle joined the administrative staff team in July 2014, as the Engineering Administrative Coordinator, working alongside
Township Engineer Stephen Burgo, P.E., and Engineering Assistant Erin McPherson. She has been working in the Engineering
industry as an administrative assistant for the past 10 years. Gabrielle is from the area, born and raised in Delaware County and she
still lives in that area with her husband, Michael, and their two cats, Link and Mac. She loves all things entertainment - TV, movies,
YouTube, music. Some of her favorite things to do in her spare time are hanging out with family and friends, catching up on
favorite TV shows, going to the movies, reading & trying new recipes.
Eric Meoli, Police Officer
Sworn in as a Patrol Officer in August 2014, Eric is a 2013 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Criminal
Justice and a 2014 graduate of the Montgomery County Police Academy. Eric, a second generation Tredyffrin Township Police
Officer, is the son of retired Officer Lawrence Meoli, who retired after serving 28 years with this department. Eric trains in the
martial arts, enjoys team sports such as rugby, and is a competition pistol shooter.
Michael Ross, Public Works Mechanic
Michael joined the Public Works Department as Fleet Mechanic in December 2014. He has over seven years of experience and
previously served as Fleet Mechanic for West Chester Borough. Michael attended ATC in Exton where he studied Automotive
Services. He looks forward to working for Tredyffrin.
Chris Santine, Staff Accountant
Chris joined the Administrative team as Staff Accountant in August 2014 to work alongside Finance Director Joe DiRocco. He is
a longtime accounting professional who most recently was employed at New Horizons CLC in Conshohocken. He is a graduate
of West Chester University and grew up in Delaware County. Chris and his wife currently reside in Downingtown. He enjoys
traveling, kayaking, reading and learning new languages.
Joshua Smethers, Police Officer
Sworn in as a Patrol Officer in August 2014, Joshua is a 2005 graduate of Great Valley High School, a 2009 graduate of Juniata
College with a B.S. in Environmental Science, and a 2012 graduate of the Delaware County Police Academy. He was employed in
the private sector as a laboratory technician with Intepod before preparing to enter law enforcement. Joshua, an Eagle Scout, is
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Farewell to Our Retirees
2014 saw the retirement of some dedicated and long-serving folks at Tredyffrin Township. Larry Meoli, Leon Jaskuta,
and Kenny McNeill will be missed in the Police and the Public Works Departments.
Lieutenant Leon Jaskuta
Officer Lawrence Meoli
Dimes, Special Olympics, Walk
America, School Bus Rodeo, and
Tredyffrin Town Watch. He was a
member of the Chester County
Municipal Drug Task Force, the
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge
11, and the originator of the FOP
Lodge Honor Guard.
Leon joined the Police Department
on June 8, 1983, where he was
assigned to the Patrol Division
after graduating from the
Pennsylvania State Police
Academy Municipal class where
he earned the American Legion
Award, recognizing him as the best
all-around student in his class.
Early in his career, Leon
distinguished himself as a model
patrol officer. He volunteered to
suit up as "McGruff" the Crime
Dog, making appearances at
elementary schools and special
functions throughout the
Township. While on patrol in the
early years, Leon often worked the
East Section of the Township and
was known to many residents in
the Mt. Pleasant area as the officer
that stopped to play basketball
with the kids in the park. He was
the Department's original "Officer
Friendly", receiving many letters
of appreciation from The March of
Leon distinguished himself by
earning a spot on the much coveted
Tredyffrin Police Special
Operations Team. During his
service with the Team, he became
the first team Medic, watching out
for the health and safety of all
members of the Team.
While working as a patrol officer,
Leon received many
commendations for the
apprehensions of criminals who
threatened the health and safety of
the residents of Tredyffrin
Township.
Leon received the following
promotions:
Class "A" Patrolman (1987)
Corporal (2003)
Sergeant (2005)
Lieutenant (2012)
Leon retired from the Tredyffrin
Township Police Department in
December after 32 years of
distinguished service. He has been
married to his wonderful wife for
29 years and they have 3 children.
response to calls for service. He
built the Department's Crime
Prevention/Community Relations
Department into one of the best in
Pennsylvania. Some of the many
ways he has helped the community
include:
Car seat installation
Officer Friendly Program in
schools
Town Watch
Citizens Police Academy
Police Learning Series
Larry was sworn in as a Tredyffrin
Township Police Officer on July
Bicycle Safety Rodeo
28, 1996. While a member of the
Educational talks to various
Department, he received many
groups to include schools,
honors and awards:
senior citizens, and
1993 Officer of the Year
homeowners' associations
1995 became TTPD Bicycle
Assisting members of the
Patrol Officer
community with a variety of
resources available for those to
2006 Officer of the Year by
include the elderly and infirm
Pennsylvania Crime
Prevention Officers'
Association
He is known throughout the
1 9 9 7 b e c a m e C r i m e community and the Department
P r e v e n t i o n / C o m m u n i t y for his kindness, sense of humor,
Relations Officer serving until compassion and dedication. He
his retirement
served the Department for 28
years.
His personnel file contains
hundreds (if not thousands) of
commendation letters from
members of the community, civic
associations, fellow officers, and
police administration in response
to his professional and dedicated
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Farewell to Our Retirees
Police Department Mechanic Kenny has two daughters.
Kenny McNeill
Christina, who continues with the
Long Time Planning Commission Member Retires
Bob O'Leary
Tredyffrin Police Department as
the Detectives' secretary, and will
miss seeing her dad every day.
Daughter, Janay, has a thriving
home-based business and is
married to a Lower Providence
Police Department Sergeant. He
has four grandchildren: 21 year old
twins Kevin & Kenny, 9 year old
Olivia, and 7 year old Owen.
Kenny came to Tredyffrin in
August of 2000, as a mechanic in
the Public Works Department.
After a short time, he was
designated as the primary
mechanic for the Police
Department fleet, a position he
held until his retirement after 14
years.
As a member of the Public Works
Department, Kenny was always
willing to help where needed. You
may have seen him on the snow
plow in the winters during his
tenure at the Township. He was
commended by the Tredyffrin
Police Department for his
exemplary performance and
dedication.
He is looking forward to spending
more time with his wife, Lee, who
retired last year from Easttown
Township, and having more time
on the lake with the family.
Planning Commission vice-chair Tory Snyder presents Bob O'Leary with a gift
during his final meeting as a member of the Commission.
Bob O'Leary retired from the
Tredyffrin Township Planning
Commission in November 2014 in
preparation for a move out of the
area.
He was a very active
volunteer and provided many
years of service to the Township
and the Community as a whole.
Bob was a member of the
Commission since 2000, serving
as Chairman from 2001-2009 and
Vice-chairman from 2009-2010.
Bob was an active member of the
Paoli Task Force, the Patriot's Path
T a s k
F o r c e ,
t h e
Sidewalks/Trails/Paths
Committee and he was
instrumental on subcommittees
for the Comprehensive Plan, the
Zoning Ordinance re-write, the
Commercial Zoning Update, the
Paoli Zoning Amendments, and
the Park and Recreation Plan. Bob
was a member of the Tredyffrin
300 Tri-centennial Committee. He
initiated the "Welcome to
Tredyffrin" signs and was a driving
force for installing the logo behind
the dais in Keene Hall.
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Tredyffrin Township Staff Participate in Community Programs
CVC KIDS HOLIDAY PARTY
The Tredyffrin
Township Police
Department, with
assistance from the
Chester County Crime
V i c t i m s C e n t e r,
sponsored a holiday
Sharon Rose,
event on December 20,
Event Coordinator,
2014, for the many
and Spider-Man
children who have
experienced tragedy
and hardship as victims
of crime in Chester
County.
Many
generous people
donated presents or gift
Spider-Man and
cards for children in
Santa Claus
need of sponsors, as
well as donations to the
Tredyffrin Township
Police Civic Fund. The
party was a great
success with visits from
Santa, Spiderman,
Chester County Law
Enforcement and
Tony Giaimo,
Police Superintendent,
Support personnel, and
and Spider-Man
Chester County
businesses.
The Knights of Columbus,
Council #1333 in West Chester was kind
enough to donate the use of their Hall on
Market Street in West Chester for the event.
The Department wishes to give a special
thanks to Sharon Rose for not only bringing
this idea to all of us, but for her assistance with
this program.
Toys for Tots
Each year, the Tredyffrin Township Police
Department partners with the US Marine
Corps Reserve to participate in the Toys for
Tots program to collect new, unwrapped toys
during the holiday season and distribute these
toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate
children in the community in which the
campaign is conducted. The goal of the
program is to deliver a message of hope to less
fortunate youngsters that will assist them in
becoming responsible, productive, patriotic
citizens. In December 2014, the department
was able to provide a full box of toys to the
program.
Philabundance
2014 was the second year that Tredyffrin
Township Administrative Staff partnered with
Riley Riper Hollin and Colagreco, Attorneys at
Law, to set up the Tredyffrin Township
Building as a drop-off site for Philabundance
during the holiday season. The drive was
coordinated by Denise Yarnoff from Riley
Riper Hollin and Colagreco, and Matt
Baumann, Assistant Township
Manager/Director of Planning and Zoning.
Philabundance serves the nine counties in the
Greater Delaware Valley and helps working
families hit hard by the recession, women and
children, and seniors trying to make ends meet.
Philabundance was created in 1984 with the
simple belief that no man, woman or child
should go hungry. Their growth and eventual
integration with the Philadelphia Food Bank in
2005 has made them the region's largest hunger
relief organization. During the drive,
Township staff and residents collected a large
bin of non-perishable food goods for the
program.
Feel the Warmth
A local organization, Feel the Warmth,
provides local, less fortunate students with
school supplies, uniforms, winter coats,
children's books, and toys.
In September 2014, the Tredyffrin Township
Building was a drop-off site for back-to-school
supplies and clothes for the Feel the Warmth
organization. In the past, Feel the Warmth
donated close to 1,000 supply-filled backpacks
to local, less fortunate students. Their goal in
2014 was to fill 2,000 backpacks and collect
hundreds of school uniforms during this
campaign. They were able to reach that goal
with the help of Tredyffrin Township staff, who
helped fill the bin.
December 2014 was the third year that the
Tredyffrin Township Building was a drop-off
site for new and gently used winter coats for
children and adults. Feel the Warmth is
dedicated to collecting and distributing gentlyused or new winter coats to students in need in
the greater-Philadelphia area. They were
anticipating 4,500 requests for coats in 2014.
Tredyffrin staff and residents supplied two
overflowing bins to the program. In addition,
staff member Patricia Hoffman at her 60th
birthday celebration asked friends to bring
kids' winter coats instead of presents for her
which she gave to Feel the Warmth.
American Red Cross
Since 2011, the Tredyffrin Township Building
has played host to Red Cross Blood Drives
twice a year. The drives, held in Keene Hall at
the Township Building, bring residents,
business persons, and staff together to help fill
this most desperate need. The American Red
Cross plays a critical role in our nation's health
care system. It is the largest single supplier of
blood and blood products in the United States,
collecting and processing more than 40 percent
of the blood supply and distributing it to some
3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers
nationwide. The Red Cross also plays a leading
role in protecting the safety of donors and
patients and increasing the availability of
blood. Providing life-saving blood and blood
products to patients is a key component of the
Red Cross mission to help people in times of
emergency and disasters.
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Bridge Projects
Contention Lane Bridge Rehabilitation
Church Road Bridge Replacement
The Contention Lane Bridge Rehabilitation project was completed in
January 2015. Township staff walked through with the contractor to approve
the work and the Public Works Department resurfaced the approach roadway
areas. The bridge officially re-opened to traffic on Thursday January 22nd.
Residents in the residential neighborhoods near the bridge were notified of
the re-opening by a reverse 911 call. Township Engineer Stephen Burgo,
P.E. acknowledged his staff, especially Erin McPherson, who worked to
oversee this Township bridge rehabilitation project, PennDOT, the
contractor Rylind Construction Company, the design consultant MTA, and
the Township Public Works Department crews for helping with the final
pavement resurfacing on the bridge approaches. Great job by all to work on
completing the much needed safety improvements to the Contention Lane
Timber Bridge.
The Church Road Bridge re-opened ahead of schedule on November 25,
2014. The work involved installation of a pre-fab bridge over the creek.
Township Engineer Stephen Burgo, P.E. acknowledged Erin McPherson,
who worked to oversee this project, the contractor Lobar Site
Development Corporation, and the design consultant MTA.
Township Staff would like to thank Tredyffrin residents for their patience
and cooperation throughout the duration of these projects.
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Stormwater Management for Small Projects
What a Homeowner Needs to Know
What is stormwater and why is it a
problem?
Stormwater is rainfall that runs off of roofs,
driveways, lawns, roads, parking lots,
sidewalks, farm fields, and other surfaces
created or disturbed by manmade activities.
This runoff picks up pollutants (such as dirt,
oil, litter, pesticides, fertilizer, etc.) as it flows
across these surfaces, and eventually enters
local streams. While rainfall is natural,
stormwater is manmade.
Large volumes of stormwater overwhelm,
erode and pollute local streams, and flood low
lying areas. To lessen these destructive
stormwater impacts and help ensure any
existing problems do not worsen,
municipalities across Chester County have
adopted new stormwater management
ordinance standards. These new standards are a
key tool in reducing these stormwater impacts,
safeguarding properties from flooding and
erosion, and protecting streams and local water
quality.
Why is stormwater management
important?
The purpose of stormwater management is to
protect property, infrastructure and streams
from destructive stormwater impacts by
ensuring rain can be absorbed close to where it
falls, thereby reducing the volume of runoff.
By controlling stormwater runoff from new
impervious and disturbed surfaces on
individual properties, we can:
protect downstream properties, roads and
infrastructure from increased erosion and
flooding.
protect water quality in our streams and
reservoirs to provide clean water for
drinking, businesses, farming, and
swimming, and for fish and other aquatic
living resources.
Without effective stormwater management,
problems caused by too much runoff, erosion
and pollutants (such as sediment, nutrients and
bacteria) become very difficult and costly for
property owners and communities to fix.
84% of Chester County's watersheds
are sources of public drinking water.
55% of Chester County's streams are
listed as "impaired" (polluted) by
stormwater.
How will the updated stormwater standards
help reduce these problems?
In decades past, local stormwater management
was designed without regard to the cumulative
impact of runoff on downstream properties and
streams. To address this and the future increase
in population and development across Chester
County's watersheds, updated stormwater
management ordinance standards were
necessary to meet state and federal
requirements. The updated standards require
new development and redevelopment projects
(large and small) to be constructed in a way that
maintains or reduces the amount of stormwater
that leaves the site; this will help reduce the
cumulative impacts of flooding and erosion on
downgradient properties and streams. It will
also help keep our waters clean that serve as a
critical source of public drinking water.
The best approach to minimize flooding and improve water quality
is to allow rain to be absorbed close to where it falls reducing stormwater runoff.
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Stormwater Management for Small Projects
How can stormwater runoff be minimized
for a small project?
The first step is to discuss your planned project
with your municipal engineer or zoning officer
to determine what requirements apply to your
project. Then, design your small project with
the least amount of impervious surface and the
minimum amount of area to be disturbed (or
compacted during construction). The third step
is to mimic nature by allowing the rain to be
absorbed close to where it falls. This is
accomplished by installing one or more
stormwater best management practices
(BMPs) that will capture and absorb the
stormwater generated by the proposed project,
Rain barrels capture roof runoff. With a soaker hose
attached, this BMP can also help your garden survive
drier periods.
and minimize any increase in the amount of
stormwater runoff flowing off of the property.
What stormwater BMPs can be used for
small projects?
Examples of BMPs that are generally suitable
for small projects can include features such as
infiltration trenches, an attractive rain garden,
permeable pavers for patio installations, rain
barrels or a cistern, or a rainwater infiltration
border along a driveway planted with attractive
wildflowers. More than one of these BMPs
may be used in combination to address other
more significant drainage or stormwater
problems on the property.
How should a stormwater BMP be chosen?
Before choosing a BMP, consult with your
municipality, as they may prefer one type of
BMP or not allow a particular BMP.
Homeowners will need to understand the
function of the chosen BMP and homeowners
will be responsible for completing ongoing
inspections and maintenance. Just as a house
requires routine inspection and upkeep, so too
will your chosen BMP(s). Without proper
maintenance these BMPs will not function
effectively, or they may stop functioning. A
BMP can be costly to repair and its failure will
contribute to downstream flooding, erosion
and pollution.
This rain garden helps absorb more stormwater than the
mowed lawn that surrounds it. (photo credit ChesterRidley-Crum Watersheds Association)
Where can I learn more about stormwater
BMPs for homeowner projects?
The first step is to speak with your
municipality to better understand all
requirements and limitations regarding small
projects. The internet has many excellent
resources. A collection of some of these helpful
resources and links can be found on the
f o l l o w i n g
w e b p a g e :
www.chesco.org/water/stormwater_manag
ement.
Chester County Board of Commissioners
Ryan Costello
Kathi Cozzone
Terence Farrell
Chester County Water
Resources Authority
601 Westtown Road, Suite 260
P.O. Box 2747
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 344-5400
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you to take advantage of all that the libraries have to offer!
John Nagl, Author of Knife Fights
Tuesday, March 10, 7 PM
Location: Tredyffrin Public Library
John Nagl, retired Lieutenant Colonel in the
United States Army, influential expert in
counterinsurgency, former president of the
Center for a New American Security and
current headmaster of The Haverford School,
will talk about his new book Knife Fights: A
Memoir of Modern War in Theory and
Practice, in which he outlines the revolution in
warfare he helped lead, in combat and in
Washington. Nagl's memoir is a profound
education in modern war - in theory, in
practice, and in the often-tortured relationship
between the two.
Comfort Foods
Thursday, March 12
(Please check the Library website for time and
program fee)
Join healthy cooking expert Joan Menige for a
demonstration and tasting of hearty and
healthy soups, breads, and more.
Barksdale Maynard, Author of The
Brandywine: An Intimate Portrait
Sunday, March 29, 2 PM
Nestled among picturesque rolling hills, the
Brandywine River winds from southeastern
Pennsylvania into Delaware and stands as
witness to the history of American and the
Brandywine Valley a place where N. C. and
Andrew Wyeth painted amid evocative
landscapes for more than a century and home to
a collection of museums and public gardens,
including Longwood, Winterthur, and Hagley,
which continue to attract millions of visitors
from around the world.
Robert Wittman, Author of Priceless: How I
Went Undercover to Rescue the World's
Stolen Treasures
Sunday,April 12, 2 PM
The Wall Street Journal called him "a living
legend." The London Times dubbed him "the
most famous art detective in the world."
Wittman, former FBI agent who created the Art
Crime Team, built an extraordinary twentyyear career that rivals The Thomas Crown
Affair. Undercover and usually unarmed, he
pursued art thieves, scammers, and black
market traders from Paris, Philadelphia, Rio,
Santa Fe, Miami and Madrid.
And more…
In addition to lectures, the libraries have many
ongoing programs for all ages including
children's art and reading programs; book
groups, bridge, ESL, and yoga for adults; and
small and large events for teens. The libraries
offer free public computers and WiFi, copiers
and fax machines, information assistance,
along with wonderful collections of books,
resource materials, music and films.
Community meeting space is available at both
libraries.
Tredyffrin Public Library houses the Red Fox
Book Shop, a resale store operated by the
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Library Funding and Fundraising Update
Tredyffrin Township Libraries continue to face
a budgetary deficit due to increasing costs
coupled with level operational funding from
the township, as well as reductions in State and
County funding. With inflationary increases,
an extreme winter last year, and a problematic
HV/AC system, the projected deficit was
nearing $100,000 by late August of last year.
In order to offset the projected deficit and avoid
further reduction in hours, a number of steps
have been taken. First, Tredyffrin Township
has increased its operational contribution to the
libraries by 3% and has pledged $200,000 to
review and upgrade the HV/AC system (which
should effectively reduce ongoing operational
expenses). Second, the Tredyffrin Township
Library Foundation has pledged an additional
$25,000 for 2015 to assist in bridging the
budget gap. Third, the Library Board of
Trustees has also pledged $25,000 of reserves.
The library staff was able to reduce spending
on some materials and part-time staff hours for
a cost savings of close to $18,000. Last, but
certainly not least, was the major increase in
fundraising activity lead by the Library Board
of Trustees. The 2014 Annual Appeal mailing
saw an uptick of nearly 25% over 2013, and
will have a positive effect on the budgeting
process. We have established a number of
fundraising events to supplement revenues as
well.
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Support Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli
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.
We also need individuals with a commitment to
our community and a passion for the place of
libraries in our community to join the
Tredyffrin Libraries Fundraising Committee.
This committee, in conjunction with the
Libraries' Board of Trustees, will be
responsible for organizing annual fundraising
events and initiatives.
Please contact
Barb Hartman if interested at
[email protected] .
The libraries would like to thank all the
attendees, shoppers, volunteers and sponsors
involved in the fundraising events hosted by
the libraries in 2014: Brews for Books, Once
Upon a Boutique, shopping at Chico's and
Talbots, Devon Lanes Bowling, and dining at
Avero. And a special thanks to Whole Foods
Market in Devon for choosing the Libraries as
Nickels for Nonprofits beneficiaries in
September. In all, over $10,000 was raised for
the libraries!
Brews for Books
In September, beer enthusiast and book lovers
enjoyed an evening of McKenzie Brew House
craft beer tasting, paired with appetizers from
Whole Foods Market. Additionally, local
businesses, organizations and individuals
contributed items and services to a wonderful
silent auction.
Thank you to all the sponsors of Brews for
Books!
McKenzie Brew House
Whole Foods Market
James Godorecci, DMD
The Lion Brewery
Patricia Hoffman
Pennsylvania State Representative
Warren Kampf
Waynesborough Country Club
Pour Richards
Sweet Jazmines
Paoli Malvern Berwyn Rotary Club
Curious & Co. Creative
Blue Mercury
Once Upon a Boutique
In November, shoppers found great bargains
on dresses and accessories from the Main
Line's best boutiques. Guests enjoyed a
preview party the night before the sale with
refreshments
and party
favors. Talbots
and Chico's in
Paoli also
h o s t e d
shopping days
to benefit
Once Upon a
Boutique.
Thank you to the sponsors of Once Upon a
Boutique!
Nota Bene Posh Collections
Jennifer on the Avenue Urban Outfitters
Louella
Skirtin Around
Coco Blu
Beethoven Wraps
Boutique Wearhouse
Van Cleve Collection
The Wedding Shoppe Menagerie
12 West
Wegman's
Catherine's Kitchen
Clay's Creative Corner Bakery
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Tredyffrin Township Spring & Summer Programs
Spring
summer
Soccer Shots
Summer Tennis Clinic
Wilson Farm Park
www.chester.ssreg.org
Warren Filipone Park
Tuesday & Thursday evenings,
June 23 - July 23
All ages welcome
Boys & Girls ages 3 -6
Fee- $104.00
Tuesdays, March 24 - May 12, 2015
3:00 - 3:45 pm (3-4 year olds)
4:00-4:45 pm (5-6 year olds)
Saturdays, March 28 - May 16, 2015
8:45 - 9:15 am (2 year olds)
9:30-10:15 am (3 & 4 year olds)
10:30 - 11:15 am (5 & 6 year olds)
Spring Tennis
Soccer Shots
Wilson Farm Park
Tuesday & Saturdays,
March 24 - May 16
Boys & Girls ages 2 - 6
Summer Day Camp
Wilson Farm Park
June 22 - July 31
Boys & Girls ages 3½ - 12
Teegarden Summer
Basketball League
Teegarden Park
June 22 - July 13
Boys grades 8 - 12
More & Moore Girls
Basketball Camp
Teegarden Park
July 20 - 31
Girls grades 2 - 9
Little Laxers Lacrosse
Camp
July 13-17
Boys & Girls grades K - 5
Strafford Park
All ages
Fee - $75
Sundays, April 26 - June 7 , 2015
4:00 - 5:00 pm
or
5:00 - 6:00 pm
More & Moore Boys
Basketball Camp
Philadelphia Ultimate
Camp
Teegarden Park
June 22 - July 13
Boys grades 3 - 9
Wilson Farm Park
July 13 - 17
Boys & Girls ages 10 - 16
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COUNSELORS NEEDED! The Parks & Recreation Department
hires temporary employees throughout the year to assist with various
Don't Miss the Fun!
recreational programs. Currently, the Department is collecting
Children ages 3½ to 12 - Come join the
summer fun in the park at Tredyffrin
Township's Summer half-day Camp in
Wilson Farm Park for 6 weeks.
Sign up for a week at a time or for all six
weeks and enjoy daily activities
crafts, scavenger hunts, talent shows,
music, relay games, water activities,
large group games, visits from story
tellers and a traveling petting zoo, with
a surprise special activity planned for
each week.
Camp Weeks:
June 22 - 26
Fee: Tredyffrin Residents
June 29 - July 2
$75 a week
(no camp on Friday July 3)
July 6 - 10
Non- residents
July 13 - 17
$100 a week
July 20 - 24
July 27 - 31
applications for camp counselors for the summer programs of 2015.
Please email employment application and cover letter to
Park&[email protected] or mail to Tredyffrin Township, Attn:
Hilliary Mallory, 1100 Duportail Rd., Berwyn, PA 19312. Hilliary can be
reached at 610-408-3626 or by email.
Employment Application can be found at:
http://tredyffrin.org/home/showdocument?id=2434
Questions or to reserve your space now call
610-408-3626 or e-mail [email protected]
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Tredyffrin Township Police Department
Police Summer Camp 2015
DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS
Stay Tuned
LOCATION:
Wilson Farm Park
Picnic Pavilion
for More Details!
CAMP DATES:
June 2015
(Exact week to be determined)
HOURS:
This will be the 4th Annual Police Summer Camp for kids.
As in years past, we are looking forward to a variety of
educational, emergency responder presentations and fun
physical activities.
(To be determined)
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY:
Boys and girls ages 9 - 14.
Camp cadets must be
Tredyffrin Township
residents.
(Stay tuned: The registration/waiver form will be
available on www.tredyffrin.org in the future)
Questions? Call 610-408-3641 or email
Sharon Rose at [email protected]
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plate glass
window glass
light bulbs
Mixed Paper -
cardboard, paper bags,
magazines, all mail, phone
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school paper, paperback
books, paper egg cartons, clean
pizza boxes, box board
(cereal, cake and cracker boxes).
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Glass - clean food &
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lids. Labels need not be
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Aluminum - beverage
cans, pie plates and
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drinking
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crystal
ceramic cups
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flower pots
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ovenware
paint cans
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The Importance of Preserving History ...
the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust
Tredyffrin Township is always mentioned
when discussing Philadelphia's Main Line
historic suburbs. In fact, the Township has the
distinction of being the home to the highest
number of historic properties of all
municipalities in Chester County. What makes
Tredyffrin Township truly unique is its rich
architectural heritage - the old homes and
buildings that tell the story of the community's
past, that continue to bring pleasure in the
present, and will, if properly cared for, inform
and inspire the future.
Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust
(www.tredyffrinhistory.org) is a nonprofit
organization established in 2001 to educate the
public about historic preservation. The Trust's
mission is to preserve and protect historic and
cultural resources in Tredyffrin Township for
the benefit of present and future generations
and to educate the public about the
preservation and protection of historic and
cultural settings.
The Trust's initial purpose was to preserve and
reconstruct the historic eighteenth century
Jones Log Barn, one of the oldest log barns in
the Mid-Atlantic region, with rare architecture
and unique history. The Jones Log Barn is an
excellent example of early Welsh-American
architecture deemed eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places in 1996
and certified as a Chester County Historical
Resource in 2004.
Our nation's old historic barns are an important
and irreplaceable historic resource on our
landscape. Since the beginning of time, barns
have been the bellwether of agriculture and the
structure of barns, being basic to a locality and
culture, are a historical record of places and
people.
The Jones Log Barn stood next to British Major
General William Howe's headquarters in
Berwyn for over 250 years. The architecturally
significant barn witnessed the encampment of
General Howe and the Continental Army's
General Charles Scott during the Philadelphia
Campaign of 1777-78. Sadly, due to time and
benign neglect, its deteriorated condition a
liability, the owner requested to have it
demolished. He also offered to donate the barn
to Tredyffrin Township. D emolition seemed to
be the barn's fate until the Tredyffrin Township
Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)
petitioned the Board of Supervisors in 2000 for
support in its efforts to save this unique piece of
Tredyffrin history.
With the support of the Tredyffrin Township
supervisors, the Tredyffrin Historic
Preservation Trust was formed in 2001 and
successfully saved the Jones Log Barn from
demolition, carefully deconstructed the barn
and stored the logs for future use.
The reconstruction of the Jones Log Barn is
taking place in Chesterbrook, on the campus of
historic General Duportail's Quarters
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(www.duportailhouse.com) and 1792 Federal
Barn, both on the National Register of Historic
Places. French General Louis Duportail
quartered at what is now known as the
Duportail House during the Valley Forge
encampment of the Revolutionary War. The
architect of Valley Forge's defenses, General
Duportail was General George Washington's
chief engineer during the war.
Jones Log Barn (before dismantling)
The rebuilding of the Jones Log Barn is being
accomplished in two phases. The Trust
celebrated the completion of Phase I, which
raised over $350,000, to carefully dismantle
and save the salvageable parts from the barn,
and to engage an architect and engineer to
produce drawings and engineering plans to rebuild the barn. After reaching an agreement
with Duportail House Inc. to create the Living
History Center at Duportail, the foundation,
with its stone facade, was constructed in
preparation for the restored log structure.
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Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust (continued)
1792 Federal Barn, and the Jones Log Barn.
Honoring the sacrifices made during the
Revolutionary War and the related history of
Tredyffrin, the Living History Center at
Duportail will become an important sense of
place through unique exhibits and living
history programs.
For historic preservation to matter, and for our
local history to be meaningful, it needs to be
supported. A community that respects its
history respects itself. The Trust needs
community support to complete Phase II and
make the Living History Center of Duportail a
reality. How can you help?
Jones Log Barn Stone Foundation
opportunity to go inside some of the area's
most stunning historic residences. The Trust's
decade of house tours has spanned three
centuries of structures: featuring 64 historic
private homes, including seven Revolutionary
War headquarters, eight barns, four churches,
three schools, including two 'one-room'
schoolhouses; a springhouse, a museum, a
mill, and a special historic playhouse. The
tenth annual tour held in September generated
over $30,000 for the Living History Center,
through ticket sales, individual contributions,
and sponsorships.
For 2015, the 11th Annual Historic House Tour
is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015.
As they become available, updates for the
house tour will be available online at
www.tredyffrinhistory.org. If interested in
house tour volunteer or sponsorship
o p p o r t u n i t i e s ,
e m a i l
[email protected] or call Pattye
Benson, President and House Tour Chair, 610644-6759.
A prime fundraiser for the project has been the
successful annual historic house tour, a rare
Another source of funds for the Living History
Center is the Trust's fall and spring lecture
series. The 2015 spring lectures include "The
Pennsylvania Railroad Stations of Tredyffrin
and Easttown Townships" with local historian
Greg Prichard (www.designandhistory.com) at
General Duportail Quarters
The reconstructed barn will be the centerpiece
of the Living History Center, featuring the
three historic structures on the Duportail
property General Duportail's Quarters, the
Federal Barn
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Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust (continued)
Devon Train Station
Strafford Train Station
Duportail House on April 9. Prichard will
discuss the history of each station, their current
conditions, and future plans. On
May 7, the Jenkins Arboretum
(www.jenkinsarboretum.org) in Devon will
host and sponsor the Trust lecture, "Wharton
Esherick Museum: Telling the Story,
Preserving the Legacy" with Executive
Wharton Esherick Museum
Director Paul Eisenhauer. Eisenhauer's
lecture will focus on the Museum
(www.whartonesherickmuseum.org), the
acquisition of Wharton Esherick's farm, and
plans for the future. Tickets to either lecture are
$15 and can be purchased online at
www.tredyffrinhistory.org or by calling
Polly Hagan, Educational Coordinator,
610-647-1051.
The Capital Campaign Committee for Phase II
is underway and is being led by Penn
Medicine's Kevin Mahoney and Ray Nudy of
Nudy's Cafes, two former Conestoga High
School graduates who have come together to
help the Trust complete this local historic
preservation effort. With a goal of $300,000,
Phase II will finance the final construction
costs of the Jones Log Barn on its new stone
foundation and will provide for educational
programming at the Living History Center.
The Capital Campaign Committee and the
Board of Directors are working diligently to
complete its goal so that the Living History
Center at Duportail can begin its educational
programming. Among the grantors and donors
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in 2014 for the Capital Campaign were gifts
from the McLean Contributionship, Malvern
Federal Savings Bank, AMETEK Foundation,
and Brandywine Realty Trust. In addition, a
Planning Grant was given by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation from its Henry
A. Jordan Preservation Fund. With these and
other generous gifts, the Trust has reached
nearly sixty percent of its Phase II goal leaving
$125,000 to make the Living History Center at
Duportail a reality.
Sincere gratitude is expressed to all those who
have supported the Trust and their historic
preservation mission. If you would like to
make a tax-deductible contribution to the Trust
or serve on the Capital Campaign Committee
for Phase II of the Living History Center at
Duportail, contact Judy DiFilippo, Treasurer
and Capital Campaign Coordinator, 610-6887723.
Across the nation, citizens appreciate historic
and architectural character as being essential to
the identity and unique character of their
communities. Preserving our past gives us
more understanding and hope for the future.
With the help of the community, the Living
History Center will welcome visitors and
provide a glimpse into the stories and
experiences of our past.
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the year. This cultivar is difficult to
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best placed in front of an evergreen
backdrop to accentuate its bright color.
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In winter, we often shift our focus to
plants that showcase something other
than the usual flower. Normally, the
evergreen plants receive most of the
attention as they provide the hints of
green that remind us of the life out in
our gardens. Then, we notice the
winterberry hollies (Ilex verticillata)
with their bright red berries tucked
along the branches. In addition, there
are two notable plants that showcase
this bright holiday red in a different
way.
candy colored bark in the winter.
Instead of growing in a tree form, this
dogwood grows as a shrub and spreads
through suckering and colonization.
Never seen the holiday red bark in
person? Then it is time to take a trip
out to Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens to
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Azalea Hill.
Both the Redosier, or red-twig
dogwood (Cornus sericea), and the
Coral-stripe maple (Acer
pensylvanicum 'erythrocladum') have
bark that changes to a bright red color
after they have dropped their leaves
and the days begin to shorten. The
change in color is due to complex
chemical processes that involve
anthocyanins, the chemicals that are
also involved in the red color changes
of autumn leaves.
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4 ANNUAL VISITORS' PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBITION
Exhibition: Saturday, February 21 to Sunday, March 22
Closing Reception: Sunday, March 22, 2 - 4 pm
Juror's Talk and Winner's Slide Show
See website for details, rules, and fees.
POLLINATOR GARDENING
Lecture presented by Maddison Paule, Hamilton Educational Fellow
Sunday, March 15, 2 pm
Free of charge for Jenkins members. $10 for non-members.
No pre-registration required.
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WALKABOUTS
Five Weeks: April 1 - 29, 2 pm
Led by the Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Horticulture Staff
Free for Jenkins Members. $5 for non-members.
Pre-registration required. Space limited.
Rain or shine event, tour size limited.
Note: Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours
at other times.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Sunday, April 5, 6:30 am
Led by Trinity Presbyterian Church, Berwyn, PA
Free of charge. All are welcome. No pre-registration required.
CHILDREN ON THE MOVE
GROW YOUR OWN STARTING WILDFLOWERS
FROM SEED
Monday, April 6, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Free of charge. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Presented by Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant
Collections at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Saturday, March 21, 10 am - 12 noon
Free for Jenkins members. $10 for non-members.
Pre-registration is encouraged.
"ON THE ROAD" GLASS BLOWING
DEMONSTRATION
SUCCULENT TROUGH PLANTING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Alice Doering, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Board member and Chair of the Horticulture Committee
and Leila Peck, former Board member and
experienced trough gardener
Saturday, March 28, 10 am - 12 noon
$20 for Jenkins members. $30 for non-members
If you choose to purchase a trough, they range in price from $20-$30.
All materials and plants are provided with this hands-on workshop
with experienced instructors.
Pre-registration required. Limited to 12 - 15 people.
ART EXHIBITION: "TEN COLORFUL YEARS"
Featuring Works of Art by ARTSisters
Opening reception: Sunday, March 29, 2015. 4 - 7 pm
Exhibition: March 28 - April 26, 2015. 9 am - 4 pm daily
in the John J. Willaman Education Center Gallery
Lecture: Presented by Linda Dubin Garfield on
Tuesday April 14, 1 pm
The Opening, the Exhibition, and the Lecture are free of charge for all.
Registration for the lecture is appreciated by
calling 610-647-8870 X154.
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SPRING WOODLAND EPHEMERAL
WILDFLOWER WALK
Led by Maggie S. Knapp, Horticulturalist and Ephemeral Enthusiast
Saturday, April 11 10 am 12 noon
Free of charge for Jenkins members. $10 for non-members.
All are welcome. Pre-registration required. Space limited.
GARDENING IN DEER COUNTRY
Presented by Steve Wright, Director of Horticulture/Curator of Plant
Collections at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Sunday, April 12. 2 pm
Cost: Free for Jenkins members. $10 for non-members
Pre-registration is encouraged.
RADNOR CONSERVANCY BAT LECTURE
Bats, White Nose Syndrome & Our Environment
Presented by Dan Mummert
Wednesday, April 15. 7 pm
Free of charge for all. No pre-registration required.
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Saturday, April 11, 9 am - 4 pm. Full day demonstrations.
Free of charge for Jenkins members. Pre-registration is appreciated.
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ANNUAL DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL
DAFFODIL SHOW
Presented by the Delaware Valley Daffodil Society
Saturday, April 18, 1:30 - 4 pm
Sunday, April 19, 9 am - 4 pm
For more information, visit The American Daffodil Society
on the web at www.daffodilusa.org.
All are welcome free of charge. No pre-registration required.
NEW JERSEY PINE BARRENS BUS TRIP
Thursday, May 21, 9 am - 6 pm
$75 for Jenkins members. $95 for non-members
Pre-registration required. Space limited.
DELAWARE VALLEY IRIS SOCIETY EVENTS
First show on Sunday, May 17, 12 noon - 4 pm
FLOWER ARRANGING WITH NATIVES,
NATURALLY
Presented by Jane Godshalk, teacher at Longwood Gardens
and author of
Flower Arranging Secrets: Natural Designs for Everyday Living
Thursday, April 23. 10 am
$10 for Jenkins Members. $25 for non-members
Pre-registration is required. Space limited.
Second show on Saturday, June 20, 12 noon - 4 pm
FRENCH CREEK ART COLONY PAINTERS
EXHIBITION
Exhibition: April 30 - May 31, 2015
9 am - 4 pm daily in the John J. Willaman Education Center Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 30, 6 - 8:30 pm
The Opening and the Exhibition are free of charge for all.
ANNUAL PUBLIC PLANT SALE
Opening Night Party and Preview Plant Sale: Friday, May 1, 6 - 9 pm
To purchase tickets, please contact VFARS www.valleyforgears.org
Public Plant Sale:
Saturday May 2, 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday May 3, 11 am - 3 pm
Presented by the Valley Forge Chapter of the
American Rhododendron Society
Saturday & Sunday Plant Sale is free of charge. All are welcome.
There will be a sale of all types of iris plants and rhizomes
at the Arboretum
Saturday, July 18, 10 am - 1 pm.
Come early for best selection!
Both Flower Shows and Plant Sale are free.
All are welcome.
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Take Control of Your Diabetes
Diabetes affects more than 29 million
Americans - almost 10 percent of the nation's
population - and is one of the country's fastest
growing health challenges. More than one
million adults are diagnosed with diabetes each
year, and an estimated additional five million
individuals with diabetes have not been
formally diagnosed with the disease.
Phoenixville Hospital offers a diabetes selfmanagement education program accredited by
the American Diabetes Association to help
those with diabetes connect with resources and
live a healthy lifestyle. Our diabetes educators
and support staff have specialized training and
experience in diabetes management and
teaching principles and are committed to
providing a caring environment for learning.
The program is designed for:
Anyone with a diabetes diagnosis
People who are adding insulin or other
diabetes medications to their current
treatment plan
People having trouble with controlling
their blood sugar and A1c
Women with diabetes before and during
pregnancy
Adults whose diabetes is affected by shift
work
Self-management program topics include:
Diabetes meal planning: basic planning to
advanced carb counting
Blood glucose monitoring: setting blood
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Insulin overview: types of insulin, safety
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Diabetes complications: prevention,
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Managing diabetes: during activities and
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Most health insurance plans pay for diabetes
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5 Ways to Reduce TYPE 2 Diabetes
Research shows that for each of these strategies incorporated daily, men
reduced their chances of developing diabetes by 31% and women by
39%. For those who embraced all five, the risk of Type 2 diabetes fell by
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Achieve optimal body weight
Exercise
Limit alcohol consumption
Don't smoke
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Convenience is a top priority, especially when you are sick. Phoenix Family Medicine has three
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What Do Flashes and Floaters Mean for You?
indicate a more serious eye problem, such
Ravi Dilip Patel, MD, as a retinal tear or retinal detachment.
Vitreoretinal Specialist, Retinal detachment sometimes leads to
Moore Eye Institute severe loss of vision and blindness. If a
floater appears all of a sudden or if there is
Sometimes people see small, moving spots a rapid increase in the number of floaters,
or specks in their field of vision. These you should see an eye doctor immediately.
sensations are called "floaters". Floaters You may have a serious eye problem.
may appear as dots, circles, lines, clouds, While you cannot prevent floaters and
cobwebs, or other shapes. They usually flashes, you can prevent vision loss by
look gray or white and are somewhat see- recognizing the symptoms of retinal tear
through. They may move or remain in one and retinal detachment.
place. About 7 out of 10 people experience
floaters at some point during their lives. It Periodically check the vision in each of
is easiest to see floaters when looking at a your eyes to make sure there are not any
plain background, like a blank wall or blue new floaters or flashes. Cover one eye and
sky.
pick a point straight ahead to look at.
Count the number of floaters and pay
Flashes of light, called "flashes", attention to how long and how intense the
sometimes appear with floaters. Flashes flashes are. You should see your eye doctor
look like flashing lights or lightning if:
streaks, even though no light is actually
You have never seen floaters and
flashing. Flashes are similar to the
flashes
before and all of a sudden you
sensation of "seeing stars" when a person
start
seeing
a lot of them.
is hit on the head. Flashes are usually
You had floaters and flashes before,
noticed at night or in a dark room.
but you notice a sudden increase in
how many there are.
Floaters and flashes are very common and
A veil or a gray area appears in your
are usually not a sign of a dangerous
peripheral vision or side vision.
medical condition. However, if both
You have had floaters and flashes for a
floaters and flashes begin suddenly, it may
long time, but they now look different
than they used to.
Your floaters interfere with critical
tasks such as reading and driving.
You had floaters in one eye months or
years ago and now have them in the
other eye.
It is important to get regular eye exams and
to inform your doctor if you experience
floaters or flashes. If your eye doctor finds
a serious problem, he or she may be able to
fix it before it causes loss of vision. Thanks
to advances in medicine, several surgical
procedures are available to treat a retinal
tear and retinal detachment, if any are
found during your eye examination.
Ravi Dilip Patel, MD is a board-certified
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Indoor Play & Outdoor Safety
Winter is here! Snow, cold weather and shorter
days are finally upon us. If you have an active
or playful dog, this can mean more time spent
indoors and potentially more home destruction
that you care to imagine. Knowing that your
dog needs more stimulation and energy
expenditure, there is plenty you can do to
entertain your pup inside while instilling good
habits and behaviors for the future.
While some dogs love to run and play outdoors
regardless of the falling temperature, you may
not always want to be out there with them,
which can lead to a pretty frustrated pup. To
keep your dog happy and warm this winter,
plan ahead and prepare some fun indoor
activities that engage their mind and body.
Instead of offering your
dog their full meal in a
bowl for breakfast or
dinner, try making a game
of meal time. This is one
instance where playing
with your food can be fun
and stimulating! There
are many commercially
made puzzle toys on the
market today and
choosing one your dog
will enjoy is as easy as
judging their play style. If you have a smaller
dog who likes to chase things, you might want
to consider a treat ball or cube. Larger dogs (or
dogs susceptible to bloat) can still have fun, but
consider a stationary board game, puzzle, or
wobble toy. Giving your dog the chance to
engage with their food in a more thoughtprovoking manner can give them an outlet for
their mental energy and keep them occupied far
longer than a simple bowl feeding. You can
even freeze a yummy treat inside a Kong©
with some broth, yogurt, or peanut butter for a
tasty twist on meal time.
indoor fun! One great game to play with your
dog is hide and seek. Start with two people and
have some great treats or toys ready. While
one person hides, the other can distract the dog.
The hider can then call the dog and reward with
a game or snack once found. This gives the
other person a chance to hide and repeat the
game! This is a lot of fun for you and your dog
(especially if you can get some kids in on the
action) and can also reinforce a strong recall!
Mixing training into play is an all-around win.
Did you ever build a pillow fort as a kid? Well,
you can put your fort designing skills back into
action to teach your dog some house-safe
agility. Using pillows, chairs, broomsticks,
etc., you can build a simple and safe obstacle
course for your dog. Try tunneling under a few
chairs, jumping over a broomstick, or you can
even weave around pillows. Agility games are
fun (and tiring!) and can be a great way to get in
some exercise while staying in the comfort of
your own home. Indoor agility can also be a
good time to practice hand targets and the
"stay"command if you're looking to add some
training into your play time. A tasty treat or
fetch ball can also be used to help motivate
your pup over the obstacles.
few safety tips in mind. For breeds with a
shortcoat or short muzzle, the cold can be
hazardous, so be sure to bundle them up in
appropriate winter gear and offer plenty of
warm play breaks as needed. If your
neighborhood uses salt to prevent ice
formation, you should try to walk your dog on
unsalted areas and be sure to wash and dry their
feet as soon as you get home to prevent paw
injuries. For your own home, you can buy petsafe salt alternatives to help with any icy
conditions. When you can't avoid salted areas,
foot protection may be needed but be sure to
buy only soft shoes or covers, as hard-soled
shoes can lead to joint injuries for dogs because
they do not walk heel-toe the way people do.
You may also notice packed snow or ice on
long-haired pets in their coats. Simply use the
low setting on your hair dryer or a warm towel
to help break up the larger chunks.
By planning fun and stimulating indoor
activities for your dog this winter season, you
can help eliminateboredom and reinforce good
behavior all while keeping you both warm and
dry.
If you choose to spend times outdoor this
winter with your pup, it's important to keep a
If your dog is used to regular play time in your
yard or out on a walk, but you need to curb their
outdoor time, try engaging them in some
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Senior Lifestyles: Fit For Life
As we grow older, we tend to be less
active, our muscles and bones weaken
and our cardiovascular and circulatory
systems become less efficient. A safe,
effective exercise program can help
reduce the aches and pains and slow
down the progression of conditions
associated with aging. For example:
Keeping active helps you maintain
your ability to walk, which is
important to maintaining your
independence.
Exercise can improve and maintain
balance and posture, reducing your
risk of falling.
Exercise can improve your
strength, endurance and flexibility.
It promotes bone strength.
Exercise helps maintain muscle
mass and tone.
Exercise promotes the body's
natural process of lubricating joints
and lessens joint stiffness and
achiness.
Stronger muscles can handle more
weight and stress protecting your
joints.
your emotional and mental health by
reducing stress and increasing the
blood flow to your brain. Over time,
the protective benefits of exercise can
help slow cognitive decline.
Exercise is important, but sometimes
getting started is overwhelming and
maintaining a program that keeps you
interested is difficult. The Surrey
Fitness Center in Devon offers a great
solution.
With a welcoming
environment and encouraging staff,
beginners and regulars alike will stay
motivated. The center is located in
Surrey's new Center for Healthy
Living and includes new treadmills, an
elliptical machine and recumbent
bikes. Surrey's personal trainer will
help you develop a plan that is right for
you at no charge. The center is
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For more information please call
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The benefits of exercising extend
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