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Contents: Who to Call? ............................................2 Community Events...................................4 Business Spotlight: The Nest Group..........5 Take the Bite Out of Summer ...................6 Regulations Protect Property Values ........7 Stormwater Management........................8 Fertilizing Lawns the Easy Way.................9 Putting Rainwater to Work.....................10 Tree Topping ..........................................11 Chanticleer: The Art of Gardening ..........12 Troop/Pack 284 Update..........................13 Library News..........................................14 Radnor Educational Foundation .............15 Antique Area Map.............................16-17 Historic Sugartown............................18-19 Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud..........20 Trash & Recycling Calendar ....................21 Plastics & Recycling................................22 Household Hazardous Waste Collection .23 Dog Training: Why Hire a Trainer?..........24 Jenkins Arboretum: Late Bloomers.........25 Cradles to Crayons .................................26 Wayne Art Center Class Schedule ......27-29 Senior Lifestyles.....................................30
Township Administration Building 301 Iven Avenue Wayne, PA 19087-5297 Phone: 610-688-5600 Fax: 610-971-0450 / 610-688-1279 www.radnor.com Mon - Fri 8 am to 4 pm Township Police 301 Iven Avenue Wayne, PA 19087-5297 Emergency and Call for Service: 9-1-1 Admin. and Records: 610-688-0503 Fax: 610-687-8852 Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm Township Public Works Garage 235 East Lancaster Avenue Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-688-5600 Fax: 610-687-0201 Fire and Ambulance Emergency Phone: 9-1-1
Fire and Ambulance (continued) Broomall Fire Company Non-Emergency Phone: 610-353-5225 www.broomallfirecompany.com Radnor Township School District 135 South Wayne Avenue Wayne, PA 19087-4117 Phone: 610-688-8100 Fax: 610-971-0742 www.rtsd.org Delaware County Courthouse 201 West Front Street Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-891-4000 www.co.delaware.pa.us District Justices Judicial District 32-1-27 (Wards 4, 5, and 7) District Justice David H. Lang, Esq. 4655 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: 610-356-7430
Radnor Fire Company Non-Emergency Phone: 610-687-3245 www.radnorfire.com
Judicial District 32-1-29 (Wards 1, 2, 3, and 6) District Justice John C. Tuten, Jr., Esq. Sugartown Road, Suite 20 Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-902-0606
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The Willows 490 Darby-Paoli Road Villanova, PA 19085 Phone: 610-964-9288 www.willowsmansion.com Radnor Memorial Library 114 West Wayne Avenue Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-687-1124 www.radnorlibrary.org Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Avenue Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-688-3553 Fax: 610-995-0478 www.wayneart.org Wayne Business Association P. O. Box 50 Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-687-7698 www.waynebusiness.com Wayne Senior Center 108 Station Road Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-688-6246 www.wayneseniorcenter.com
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Liz worked with me on buying and selling investment properties. She could not have done a better job, considering one of these was a very complex transaction. She is very trustworthy and detail oriented. She always has her client's best interest in mind. In my opinion, there is only one realtor, Liz Cavanaugh-Kerr. We have had the pleasure to work with Liz a number of times over the years both buying and selling properties. She is not only extremely professional and knowledgeable about the real estate market but is also very personable and hardworking. Liz is wonderful at tending to every detail and will always go the extra mile to accommodate her clients and their concerns. We value her personally and professionally and look forward to having her help us again in the future. I would use Holly Amsterdam again in a heart-beat! Holly was enormously helpful staging my home for a Kitchen Tour I hosted recently. She visited my home multiple times prior to the event to gain a sense of the space, how tour-traffic would wind its way through the first floor, and what staging and decoration options she could develop to enhance my kitchen and home's appearance. Holly presented me with many creative ideas and best of all, was able to incorporate what I already owned with her ideas and suggestions, yet still achieve a more unique and dramatic affect (effect?). Holly was extremely organized and prepared! She attended the Kitchen Tour event, contributed her energy in the role of "hostess" and helped ensure that my home was cared for over the course of the day. Holly is a warm and friendly person and it was a pleasure working with her! Holly is a treasure to me. Over the past few years she has helped me turn my house into a home. With her wide range of talents, she has seamlessly provided everything from design guidance, organizing, party planning and special projects to seasonal decorating and flower arrangements. She has a flair for making things simple, functional and beautiful. She is an irreplaceable creative resource that has the rare ability to envision your space and then make it happen with her attention to details and organization. As a working Mom herself, Holly is able to anticipate our needs and offer practical solutions for the way we live. Whenever Holly leaves my home it feels so much more peaceful!
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Take the Bite Out of Summer Warmer weather brings baseball games, backyard grilling, enjoying our parks & trails and also the return of mosquitoes. These insects are not just annoying; they're also known to transmit viruses and parasites to humans and animals. West Nile Virus, a mosquito borne disease that can make you seriously ill and even cause death, is our biggest concern here. PA and DelCo monitor and treat as a last resort using pesticides only when there is public health risk. The best defense is prevention - modifying or eliminating standing water breeding sites at your home is the best long-term, environmentally friendly solution. Where standing water cannot be eliminated, placing Bti "dunks" (available at hardware stores) in standing water pools is an environmentally friendly way to prevent mosquito growth. Also keep grass clipping out of the streets which wash into storm sewers and provide the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
ornamental pools (stock with fish or aerate) · swimming pools (maintain proper chorine levels year round & make sure filter is operating from May through October) To avoid being bitten: Wear light colored clothing, and long sleeves & pants when possible. Repair tears in window screens to keep mosquitoes from sneaking into your home. Stay indoors at sunrise, sunset and early evening when mosquitoes are most active. Use yellow "bug" lights outdoors -they attract fewer mosquitoes (but they are NOT repellents) Carefully use insect repellent effective for
mosquitoes with the active ingredients DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), DEET (N,Ndiethyl-m-toluamide), Picaridin (KBR 3023), or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus [active ingredient: p-menthane 3,8-diol (PMD)]following instructions. Where covered, apply to clothing instead of skin. For more WNV/Mosquito information: DelCo Dept. of Intercommunity Health: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/interc ommunity/westnile.html PA WNV Control Program: http://www.westnile.state.pa.us/ind ex.html
Check for standing water at these spots at least once a week, specially after rainfall: Birdbaths · pet water dishes · saucers under flowerpots (empty regularly or fill with sand) · open garbage cans · toys or other materials left outdoors · sheets of plastic, tarps and Jacuzzi covers · gutters clogged with debris or not graded for proper drainage · old tires (take to tire shop to be recycled or drill drainage holes) · litter (eggs can hatch in a pool as small as a bottle cap!) · holes where trees have been removed (fill with soil) · lawn or landscaping depressions · floating debris in ponds ·
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Regulations Protect Public Safety & Property Values considered in an unsafe condition and shall be replaced once a permit has been issued by the Township. Water discharge - Storm water, surface water, spring water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, building foundation drainage, cellar drainage or drainage Township regulations regarding from roof leader connections shall not property conditions and maintenance be discharged into any sewer. are in place to protect public safety and property values. In addition to local Inoperable vehicles are to be housed requirements, the Township follows in a permanent structure, such as a t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l P r o p e r t y garage. Maintenance Code. Homeowners are asked to keep in mind: Street numbers must be visible from the street, posted on the side of the Grass should be kept to 6 inches in building or on a mailbox, or sign. height or less and vegetation should be Numbers must be a minimum of 4" trimmed so it doesn't obstruct the street high in a contrasting color to the or public right of way. background. Sidewalks - Homeowners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of sidewalks. Sidewalks with a horizontal crack or a difference in elevation of more than one inch are
Home Improvement Projects: Investigate Before You Invest A building permit is a license to begin construction of a building project or to install equipment regulated by Township code. Permits and inspections are necessary to verify that building and fire code standards are met to ensure the public's health, safety and welfare. The codes apply whether a professional or a do-it-yourselfer does the job. To obtain a permit, you'll need to complete an application and submit permit fees and plans. The permit must be posted at your project site so that it is visible from the street. Inspections are required throughout a project.
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How Your Lawn Effects Water Quality Flooding, water quality, and other stormwater issues may seem too big for one person's actions to have impact, but this is not necessarily true. Activities such as mowing and fertilizing your lawn have an impact on water resources.
to keep clippings out of storm drains and the street where they could end up in a storm drain taking the clippings directly to local streams. There they decompose and act as major pollutants increasing nitrogen to unsafe levels for fish and other aquatic life.
A stormwater friendly lawn is one that can absorb rainwater and does not harm local streams by the overapplication of chemicals. Likewise, a stormwater friendly garden is one that uses organic compost as fertilizer and also minimizes or eliminates the use of chemicals.
While many insects are harmless to people and play a role in maintaining a healthy lawn or garden, some create problems. Once you identify the pests you have, consult an expert for a nonchemical alternative to controlling them. It's important to keep grass clippings out of the street and storm drains.
By spreading grass clippings on your lawn, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer needed. If mulching is not possible, bag the clippings and store them in a compost area where the organic material can be used as a fertilizer as a later date. It is important
White Horse Village is holding its Annual Octofair Saturday October 10, 2015 from 9 am until 2:30 pm. A Silent Auction, which this year has over 200 items of fine furniture, rugs, paintings, china, jewelry, and collectibles, is a featured activity. For sale are needlework handicrafts and items created in our Art Studio and Woodshop. Baskets of amazing quality will be raffled off in addition to a handmade quilt. 8
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Set your mower height to 3 inches or higher. Taller grass slows the rate of runoff and will produce a deeper and denser root system. Deeper roots have access to more water stored in the ground and can reduce irrigation needed during droughts. Dense roots will absorb more water, reducing lawn runoff and preventing erosion. Keep grass clippings and chopped leaves on the lawn. The clippings decompose quickly, provide important nutrients and create an organic layer that encourages stormwater infiltration.
Also for sale are lightly used men's and women's clothing, new and used books, homemade jams, jellies, and baked goods. The Gift Corral, the White Horse Village new clothing and gift shop, will be open as well as The Stall, the White Horse Village Resale Shop. Children's activities take place in its own room just off the lobby area. Tours of White Horse Village will be available. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served in the Paddock Grille and Patio.
There is plenty of parking with parking guides who will direct you into the Octofair. A free secure coat and package room is also available. If you have questions please call 610-558-5000. White Horse Village is located on 96 acres of beautiful country at 535 Gradyville Road, Edgmont, PA
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Mowing & Fertilizing Your Lawn Just Got Easier Clippings left on your lawn will biodegrade quickly because they are 90% water. It should not cause thatch buildup. If the grass is very high (say, after returning from a vacation), consider making two cuts: a "trim" Grass clippings contain nitrogen and with the mower set high, followed a phosphorus and can fertilize your lawn few days later by a cut to your regular naturally. This can cut or eliminate the length. This will give the clippings a need for additional fertilizers, which chance to degrade into the lawn and can damage our streams. Clippings can avoid having long clippings covering also be composted and used to create the lawn. high-quality fertilizers for your garden. To be sure you are giving Start mowing by making two or three your yard the nutrients it passes blowing grass clippings into the needs and not providing too center of your lawn, not the street or much fertilizer, test your driveway. Make sure to mow when soil. Contact your local grass is dry so that clippings do not Penn State Extension office clump together. Set the mower to a to order a soil test kit for height of 2陆 to 3 inches to better hide only $9-12 (Delaware clippings and keep a healthier lawn. County: 610-690-2655, Mow weekly in the spring and as Chester County: 610-696needed through the summer. 3500).
Disposing of grass clippings is the most labor-intensive part of mowing the lawn for many homeowners. You can skip all that work and let your grass clippings fertilize your lawn for free.
For your lawn and your streams, keep your grass clippings on your lawn. Your wallet will also appreciate the change, as you will need fewer fertilizers and less water.
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Putting Rainwater to Work for You Harvesting rainwater is a simple way to make your household green and help your gardens prosper. Using rainwater instead of the tap to water your gardens will cut your water bill. It also keeps water from running off of your property and carrying pollutants into our streams. The two most common ways to put rainwater to work for you are rain barrels and rain gardens:
55 gallons of water and will fill quickly during a storm. Make sure to include an overflow pipe to transport excess water away from your house. Also, a screen or filter on top is essential to prevent mosquitoes. A rain garden is a collection of waterloving plants in a slight depression in the ground. Running a downspout towards a sunken garden will capture rainwater and allow it to slowly sink into the ground over the next day. Rain gardens should be located at least 10 feet away from your foundation. Their size varies based on how much roof area is draining to the garden. Resources on building your rain garden can be found many places online, including http://www.raingardens forthebays.org and http://www.stormwater pa.org/raingarden. Pick the right spot on your property, create a design using your favorite plants, and start using rainwater to beautify your yard.
A rain barrel collects water from your roof and stores it for future use. You can connect a hose to the barrel or use it to fill watering cans. Rain barrels are available commercially at home improvement stores or you can build a do-it-yourself rain barrel at little cost; see www.diynetwork.com/howto/how-to-create-a-rain-barrel for simple instructions. Most barrels hold
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The Ugly Truth About Tree Topping! The irony of topping or stubbing a tree is that it does not accomplish the goal of downsizing the tree. Instead, it stimulates it to rapidly produce replacement growth to reach its previous stature. This effort seriously and permanently compromises a tree's health and appearance. Every tree species is hardwired to grow in a certain shape, with a certain branching pattern, to a certain mature height. When its limbs and trunk are unceremoniously blunted back from their tips, a tree is forced into emergency mode and sacrifices everything to generate replacement tissue and life-sustaining foliage as quickly as possible. It generates lots of spindly branch sprouts to compensate for the traumatic loss. They then grow lanky and long to the original height of the tree's limbs, making the canopy denser, yet weaker. Tree topping causes suffering Shock. The community of plants and other living things depending on the shade of the tree's foliage are now threatened by its loss, which exposes them and the tree's bark to glaring sun. Starvation. A topped tree loses significant amounts of protective leaf
canopy. It can't absorb enough sunlight to make the energy that it needs to stay robust. Weakness. The wood that grows back in response to topping trauma is weak and more vulnerable to wind damage. Sickness. Stressed trees are vulnerable to pest infestations and diseases which exploit their diminished vigor. Typically, topped branches are fairly large in diameter, and have difficulty generating enough special healing tissue, to completely close the wounds, so insects and fungi can invade and promote decay. Mutilation. Once an asset to your landscape, a topped tree becomes an eyesore.
trees, you pay later. One cost is reduced property values. Real estate experts estimate that a large, lovely tree can add 10-20 percent to the value of a property. Then there is the cost of caring for a weakened tree in the future, the expense of removal and replacement when it sickens and dies prematurely, plus the cost of replacing other plantings that depended on the tree canopy. There may be the loss of heating or air conditioning savings due to the protection of large trees. Finally, there is the potential liability from weakened tree branches that fall on something or someone.
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The Art of Gardening at Chanticleer Now that the heat of the Pennsylvania summer has set in, we retreat to cooler places in the garden and await a cool breeze or passing storm. Shady alcoves with pairs of chairs and water features can be found scattered throughout. Whether you are a frequent visitor or new to the area, Chanticleer isn't just a place to marvel at. It also offers practical lessons for re-creating some of the garden's most spectacular effects in your own home landscape. In a forthcoming book, the Chanticleer staff reveal techniques and know-how that will inform and inspire readers. Due to hit bookstores in September, The Art of Gardening: Design Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from Chanticleer, is a practical guide for gardeners to use when lookingto emulate designs and ideas. Coupled with spellbinding images from Rob Cardillo, this book is bound to be both practical and gorgeous to page through. Visit the garden this fall to purchase your copy (and a few extra for holiday gifts for friends and family). We invite you to visit the garden to draw inspiration for your own yard, share us with your out of town guests, and come to Chanticleer often. The garden is open Wednesday through Sunday 10am - 5pm until November 1st, and the garden remains open until 8pm on Fridays through August. For more information please visit, www.chanticleergarden.org.
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On June 6 , Radnor Boy Scout Troop 284 held its annual June Round Up at the Troop 284 cabin on Darby Paoli Road. The Round Up is the Troop's end of season barbecue and awards ceremony where it recognizes scouts for their achievements. Along with 15 other scouts recognized for rank advancement, Troop 284 was proud to award the rank of Eagle Scout to 8 distinguished young men. Congratulations to Jack Palmer, Jack Doughan, Matt Wilcox, Kyle Wadell, Jamie Webb, Chris Stein, Alex Bowden, Alex Handen for their great achievement. Collectively their Eagle Scout service projects represent over 800 hours of community service and mission work in and around our local area. th
Monday June 8 2015, Radnor Troop 284 and Cub Pack 284 were recognized by the Radnor Board of Commissioners for community involvement related to participating and
planning with Radnor Park and Recreation department on the Truck Zoo, Bike Rodeo, and Great American Campout events. These well attended events are a continuing service to the community, and actively encourage youth and adults to get outside and enjoy what the township has to offer. The Boy Scouts of Troop 284 have a busy summer planned with 20 of the older Scouts headed to the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for two weeks of trekking and high adventure. Their adventure will include over white water rafting 80 miles of backpacking and eleven days of camping in the Sangre de Christo Mountains. The high point of the adventure will be a climb to the summit of Mt. Baldy at over 12,000 feet of elevation. The younger scouts in the troop are headed out to explore western Pennsylvania in the troop's annual high adventure summer camp. Highlights of their trip will
include hiking the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, canoeing the Allegany River and visiting the 911 memorial. Cub Pack 284 will spend a long weekend the end of July with 25 scouts headed to Camp Mack in Lancaster PA for a weekend of STEM ( S c i e n c e , T e c h n o l o g y, Engineering and Math) along with hiking archery, BMX biking and lots of other great outdoor activities.
If you are interested in joining Pack 284 or Troop 284, please visit our web sites at www.bsa284.org or www.pack284.com.
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News from Radnor Memorial Library Flick: Dolphin Tale (PG) Featured summer Programs Friday Friday, August 7, 1 PM Meet our New Tired of the heat? Come cool off in FOR ADULTS the Winsor Room and enjoy free 16 Days and Sold! Buying and entertainment. executive Director Selling in Today's Real Estate Anny Laepple grew up in libraries and is the new Executive Director at the Radnor Memorial Library, joining the organization in April. Laepple brings almost a decade of experience in public libraries having served as the Youth Services Manager at the Haverford Township Free Library before coming to RML. Excited to join the vibrant community of Radnor Township, Laepple looks forward to working with library stakeholders to revitalize this dynamic element of Township life. Laepple earned a Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies from The George Washington University and a Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. When not at the Library or reading, Laepple enjoys knitting, Aqua Zumba, spending time with her nieces, and tutors an ESL student from the Ivory Coast.
Market Wednesday, August 5, 7 PM John Proctor Child brings years of marketing and sales experience as a PA Licensed Realtor to this 40minute real estate seminar at Radnor Memorial Library. It is loaded with useful tips and analogies, do's and don'ts, strategies and game plans, along with some funny stories (horror stories, too).
FOR CHILDREN Vicky Town presents Heroes Great and Small Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 PM Join master storyteller Vicky Town as she shares stories of heroes, sheroes, monsters and mayhem! Discover your inner hero as you chant, sing, and act out the stories in this rollicking show for all ages! Heroes of Flight: A Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 PM In their "Heroes of Flight" show, kids of all ages will explore the forces of flight and the fantastical inspiration behind some real-life high-flying heroes!
FOR TEENS Life-Sized Connect 4! Monday, July 27, 4:00 PM Honey I Blew up the Game! Come play life-sized versions of your favorite games! We will construct the game and spend time playing. Kids entering grades 6 and up. Registration required. Art Bomb the Library! Bark Painting Thursday, August 6, 12 PM Art bomb the Library in unexpected and eye-catching ways! No previous experience needed. Kids entering grades 6 and up are invited to help decorate the Library's trees with a noninvasive paint technique. Registration required.
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Radnor Educational Foundation Achieves Milestone in 2014-2015: Approving more than $1,000,000 in Grants over 20 Years The Radnor Educational Foundation (REF) is pleased to announce it has approved $114,403 in grants to Radnor Township School District (RTSD) schools during the 2014-15 school year. Over a third of the more than $1,000,000 awarded over REF's 20 year history was granted in the last three years.
Cutting-edge learning technologies including a virtual learning program delivered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Ithan Elementary School.
Highlights during the 2014-15 school year include grant awards in new and expanding categories aligned with REF's mission to provide funding and support to enrich the educational experience, maintain academic excellence and encourage innovative opportunities for the students of RTSD.
RTSD teacher and staff attendance at the International Society for Technology in Education conference in Philadelphia.
With the support of RTSD families and the Radnor community, proceeds raised benefit REF's work with Radnor teachers, administrators, families, Parent Teacher Organizations and partner non profits in identifying and funding extracurricular enhancements that foster Radnor's dynamic learning environment.
Reading Olympics at all three elementary schools.
Transitions for students at Radnor High School, including an enhanced freshman orientation and the Radnor Center of Excellence internship program.
For more information on programs supported by REF, please visit: www.radnoreducationalfoundation.org 135 S. Wayne Avenue - Wayne, PA 19087 610.688.8100 x6036 meghaist@radnoreducationalfoundation.org
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Historic Sugartown Sugartown's General Store At the corner of Sugartown and Boot Road in Willistown Township, Malvern, you'll find the remarkably intact and lovingly restored Sugartown Store and Worrall House. Thanks to the restoration efforts of Historic Sugartown, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, this village corner looks much the way it did in the late 1800s when it was center of a vibrant farming community. Sugartown's General Store was originally built in c. 1805 by Joseph Waterman the same time that he built his home and Saddle shop next door. Joseph rented out the store building, and his wife Hannah continued this practice after his death in 1813. In 1822, storekeeper John Moore advertised that he offered "an inventory of dry goods, groceries, liquors, glass, china and Liverpool war, oils, paints, drugs, iron monger, etc." In 1835, Hannah Waterman sold the store to her son Isaac, and his business partner Isaac Powell was named Sugartown's first Post Master. In 1838, the Waterman family sold the store to Garrett Pratt. Pratt served as Post Master and sold his goods on strictly a cash basis, running the store until 1846 when he sold it to Thomas Hutchison for $4,900. Hutchison invested heavily in expanding the store's inventory and must have overextended himself. His store was sold at Sheriff's Sale for $1,735 the following January.
ranging from 2 - 12 years (and more on the way!) Sharpless was named Post Master, a position he would hold for five years, and then off and on until 1876. In 1851, Worrall worked with other community members to establish the Ivanhoe Lodge #432 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and built a third-story addition on the Store to create their meeting space. The community came to rely on the space for other civic meetings and social events. In 1862, Worrall attempts to retire, selling the store to his son Lewis. The store seems to struggle during his proprietorship and closes in 1865. The Worrall's rent the store out for a few years and then reopen it in 1869.
In 1847 Sharpless Worrall purchased the property and opens his store. He and his wife Abigail, both in their mid-thirties, moved to the Waterman's old house with their five children
In 1871, Sharpless' wife Abigail notes in her diary that their daughter Hannah was tending the store while Sharpless was at a Lodge meeting. On December 31, 1874, Hannah
Worrall marries Hillery John, and they take over the proprietorship of the General Store. Hillery is named Post Master in 1876. Hillery and Hannah move into the tenant houses to the left of the General Store a couple years later. The John Day Books paint a vivid picture of community life in Sugartown during the 1880s as friends, neighbors and even seeming adversaries frequented the store. The John's ran the store until Hillery's death in 1904. His son Clyde is named Post Master, and continues to run the store until 1912 when he rents it to a storekeeper by the name of Beeber. Three of the John children - Warel, Clyde, and Marguerite - remain at the family home. Marguerite runs an antique store from the house until 1956. Many local residents still remember her store. Historic Sugartown purchased the property from Beatrice Moore
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Historic Sugartown Huber, the great grand-niece of Sharpless Worall. Because the family held onto the property for all those years, several archival documents, including the Day Books from 1847 - the 1920s, survive. Through the Day Books, Historic Sugartown is able to offer a glimpse of daily life in the village of Sugartown, including who shopped at the store and what they were shopping for. Today, the General Store interpreted to c. 1880 when Hillery and Hannah were running it. The Store is one of five buildings you can visit at the village of Sugartown. Historic Sugartown will offer guided tours starting on May 2nd, and will be open for guided tours Saturdays, 11 am - 4 pm, and Sundays, 1 - 4 pm through the first week in December. Guided Tour Admission: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors (60+), and $3 Children ages 3 - 17 yrs. The organization offers an
2015 Program Calendar Please visit HistoricSugartown.org for details on admission and locations. Shugart's Sunday - BBQ & Bluegrass Sunday, September 13th, 2 - 6 pm Great food, music & family fun! Pre-registration required. Details on website. array of programs and activities geared toward families and adults throughout the year. Historic Sugartown is located at 690 Sugartown Road, Malvern, PA 19355. By GPS, enter 273 Boot Road, Malvern, PA to reach our Visitor Parking. For more information on tours, programs and events, visit HistoricSugartown.org.
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Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud What To Do If You're a Victim of Identity Theft/Credit Card Fraud When someone uses your name and other personal information to commit fraud, it's a crime. The problem is that you may not know that your identity and/or credit card information has been stolen until you get bills for credit card(s) you didn't open, credit card charges you didn't authorize or a bad credit report with debts that you never knew you had. Here are some steps to take when you discover you're a victim of identity theft or credit card fraud: Contact the Fraud Department of any of the three major credit-reporting bureaus to place a fraud alert on your account. Once they've confirmed the alert, the other two bureaus will automatically be notified. The alert signals that credit should not be issued without contacting you by telephone. If you are the victim of fraud, you may order a free copy of your credit report from all three credit bureaus.
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Experian -1-888-397-3742 www.experian.com Equifax - 1-800-525-6285 Equifax - 1-800-525-6285 www.equifax.com TransUnion - 1-800-680-7289 www.transunion.com Contact creditors for any account(s) tampered with or open fraudulently. If an identity thief has changed the billing address on an account, close the account and when opening a new account ask that it be password protected. Contact the Radnor Township Police Department, 610-688-0503, to file a police report. Having a police report will help prove your case to creditors and with PennDOT if you need to apply for a new driver's license number. Other resources: Federal Trade Commission, 1-877-4384338 or www.consumer.gov/idtheft - The Commission maintains a database of identity theft cases used by law enforcement agencies for investigations and can offer ways to restore your credit.
Social Security Administration, 1-800269-0271 or www.ssa.gov Contact the Administration if it appears someone is using your Social Security number. (Navigate to the link: Report fraud, waste and abuse at the bottom of the webpage) U.S. Postal Inspectors, https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/ - If your mail was stolen or you believe that someone fraudulently changed your address with the Post Office, contact the Postal Inspectors, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service. Internet Crime Complaint Center, www.ic3.gov For complaints regarding an Internet-related crime and consumer scam alerts.
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Recyclable items : Yes: newspaper, inserts, junk mail, magazines, catalogs, envelopes, paper back books, phone books, cardboard, clean pizza boxes, office and school paper, color paper, boxboard (cereal, cake, and cracker boxes), paper egg cartons, paper bags (grocery type), aluminum cans, clean foil, tin and steel aerosol cans (empty), glass jars and bottles (empty), plastic containers #1 through #7. No: garbage, plastic bags, food waste, food tainted items (used paper plates, paper towels, paper napkins), Styrofoam, motor oil bottles or hazardous chemical containers, plastic toys or sporting goods, electronics, batteries, CDs, DVDs, foam egg cartons, ice cream cartons, light bulbs, hangers, yard waste or garden tools.
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Yard Waste Collection: Collected curbside on Wednesdays (with the exception of holiday weeks), must be placed in bio-degradable paper bags or loose in a 35 gallon refuse container. Contents of container cannot exceed 50 lbs. No plastic bags will be accepted. Tree trimmings and brush must be tied in bundles no longer than 3 feet in length and branches can be long larger than 2" in diameter. No firewood will be collected. Leaves will be collected in bio-degradable bags when placed at the curb except during the Township wide leaf collection in the fall. Up to 10 bundles/bags of yard waste per collection will be accepted. Plastic bags, trash, grass, and dirt mixed with lawn debris is not permitted.
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Understanding Plastics & Recycling crushed and shredded into small flakes. These flakes are then reprocessed to make new PET products. The material can also be spun into polyester fiber, which is used to make textiles such as fleece garments, carpets, stuffing for pillows, and life jackets, among other things.
Plastics Confused about which plastics you can and cannot recycle? With so many different types of plastics, the task of knowing which ones to recycle may seem challenging. Here is a simple explanation of the different types of plastics that you may be able to recycle. The well-recognized "chasing arrows" (triangle) symbol we see on plastic containers and products does not necessarily mean the product is recyclable. The little number (1-7) inside the triangle tells the real story. The purpose of the number is to identify which type of plastic was used to create the product. Not all plastics are recyclable or even reusable there are numerous plastic-based products that cannot break down naturally and cannot be easily recycled. Below are the seven standard classifications for plastics, along with the recycling and reuse information for each type: #1 Plastic (PET or Polyethylene Terephthalate) is used for many of the items found in our refrigerators and pantries. Examples include soft drink/water bottles, peanut butter jars, liquor bottles, and certain types of packaging. Type 1 plastics are intended for single use applications. Repeated use increases the risk of chemical leaching and bacterial growth. During the recycling process, the plastic is
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#2 Plastic (HDPE or High-Density Polyethylene) is used to make milk jugs, juice bottles, bleach/detergent/household cleaner bottles, and motor oil/antifreeze containers. Some haulers may only allow narrow-necked bottles, while others may only collect clear or colored #2 Plastics. HDPE plastic is a hearty material and does not break down under exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures. As a result, recycled HDPE is used to make plastic lumber products, picnic tables/benches, waste bins, bed liners for trucks, and other products that require durability and weather-resistance. #3 Plastic (PVC or Polyvinyl Chloride) is used to make the bottles for cooking oil, salad dressing, and floor polish; toys for children and pets; and even bubble wrap. It can also be commonly found in products like siding and piping. Like HDPE, PVC is often used in outdoor/garden applications due to its resistance to sunlight and temperatures. Products made using PVC plastic are not recyclable and the applications for reuse are limited. #4 Plastic (LDPE or Low-Density Polyethylene) is used to make various types of film/wrap products, flexible lids/bottles that you can squeeze, and various types of household bags (including grocery, garbage, and bread bags).
Many LDPE products are reusable, but not recyclable. #5 Plastic (PP or Polypropylene) is strong and lightweight. It is popular for use in things like yogurt containers, shampoo bottles, and margarine tubs. Polypropylene is also used in cereal box liners, combs, and battery packaging. Recycled PP is used to make landscaping border stripping, battery cases, brooms, bins and trays. Recycling rates of PP are relatively low, but on the rise. #6 Plastic (PS or Polystyrene) is a cheap, malleable material used to make many disposable ("Styrofoam") plates and cups. It can also be used to make cartons for eggs, meat trays, take out boxes for food, packing peanuts, and insulation. Recycling of Polystyrene is not widely available, and many curbside haulers will not accept these products. Additionally, PS is structurally weak and can break down relatively easily, causing chemicals to leach. This combined with its light weight and sheer volume make PS, in particular, a notable threat to wildlife and natural ecosystems. Polystyrene should be avoided where possible. #7 Plastic (Other BPA, Polycarbonate, LEXAN, etc.) is a catch-all category for which reuse and recycling protocols are not standardized. Oftentimes, #7 plastics are a combination types 1-6. Examples include large water bottles (3-5 gallons) and items like sunglasses, DVDs, and phone cases. For more information, you can visit the Chester County Solid Waste Authority website at www.chestercountyswa.org.
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1) Take two cardboard boxes 2) Line one with an outside trash bag 3) Place kitty litter in the trash bag 4) Dump all your Latex Paint into the bag containing the kitty litter 5) Stir. If it still seems to 'runny' either add more kitty litter or shredded newspaper to the mix. (You want it to solidify.) 6) In the second box place the empty cans of paints putting the pints in the quarts and the quarts in the gallons. All lids MUST REMAIN OFF THE CANS. 7) Place both boxes out with your regular trash.
Take motor oil, antifreeze, and car batteries to a service station that accepts them. A list of Delaware County's USED MOTOR OIL COLLECTION SITES can be found in this website under the heading of Automotive Products Recycling Sites Bring to a HHW Collection Event. Most Radio Shacks, Target Stores, Lowes, and Home Depots will take your Ni-Cad, rechargeable and Lithium batteries for recycling. CFLs can be recycled at any Lowes or Home Depot.
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Dog Training: Why Hire A Trainer? 610-337-7698 200 King Manor Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 www.perfect-pooch.com
As a professional dog trainer, I often get caught up in conversations where I advise people to find a certified dog trainer. I typically get a variety of excuses or "reasons" why that's not an option. This actually just happened to me last week on a social media site. An acquaintance, who lives in another state, was asking me for behavioral advice of the masses and it was a mess! There are so many reasons why soliciting advice from various sources is a bad idea. The main reason being that you will get conflicting advice, which can just confuse you more. When I had recommended hiring a professional, I got the usual rebuke. Here are a few of the most common reasons people don't want to hire a dog trainer: 1. "My dog is too crazy! We tried taking him to classes and it did not work." 2. "I don't have enough time." 3. "I can do it myself." 4. "It's too expensive." 5. "I don't know how to find a good trainer. The internet has too many options and I don't want to waste my time or money without knowing who to trust." Let me address a few of these right now: 1. Your dog is a dog. That's not to say that all dogs are the same, but all dogs have the potential to learn. If you think your dog is too crazy or "can't learn," what about the dogs rescued from the dog fighting ring funded by Michael Vick? Don't you think some people thought they were "too crazy" or too far gone? Many of them went on to do great things including advocate for the breed and therapy work. You may have had one, two, or ten dogs in your life and your current 24
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dog may seem "crazy" in comparison, but a certified trainer has seen hundreds! Believe me, there is almost nothing you can tell me about your dog that will shock me at this point and I have already learned how to handle your issues before I even approach your dog. If I haven't, I know who to refer you to, so I won't waste your time. Group classes are not always appropriate for every dog or dog-owner team either. A certified professional dog trainer can help you get into the best training program for you and your goals. 2. If you don't have enough time to train your dog, you probably don't have enough time for a dog and you certainly don't have enough time to clean up after your dog's misbehavior. Training definitely takes time, but having set appointments with a trainer where you need to show progress helps keep you accountable and motivated. As a professional trainer, I still take classes and workshops with my own dogs just to make sure I am being responsible and giving them the time and energy they deserve. 3. You may be able to teach some things yourself, especially if you are well-read in behavior and have some experience with other dogs. A trainer, however, is a second pair of experienced eyes who may spot something that you missed or who may be able to show you a better or easier way to do something. Also, a certified trainer knows more than just how to train a new trick or end a problem behavior; they understand the psychology behind learning and might spot body signals you didn't know your dog was giving you. They also keep you accountable and realistic. Sometimes you just need to be told to slow down or adjust your criteria and expectations. 4. Training can be expensive, but so can law suits and new furniture. If your dog has a problematic behavior, you will most likely have to spend some money as a result of the behavior at some point. Think of training as an investment, rather than an expense. You are putting your time and money forward to ensure that you have a happy, safe, and well-behaved dog long-term.
5. There are plenty of lousy trainers out there. There are also plenty of lousy lawyers, doctors, etc., as well. Where do you find a good, qualified expert? Through a certifying board! Would you ever see a lawyer who has not passed the bar exam or a doctor that hasn't been licensed? Probably not. The CCPDT is the only independent certifying body for dog trainers. It's very similar to the bar association. While there are many online and in-person programs that claim to certify their trainers and give them some sort of accreditation or initials after their name, not all credentials are equal. Another great way to find a qualified trainer is to ask for references or go by word of mouth (word of mouth is not the same as online reviews, as they can be skewed or paid for). Ask around and see if your friends or vet can recommend someone, then check out their credentials and be sure to ask a lot of questions before deciding what to do and who to listen to. At the end of the day, it is up to you to be a discerning consumer and choose the best for your pet. Realizing that your dog needs training, whether they are already exhibiting a problem behavior or your trying to prevent future problems, is the first step to finding a solution. Half of the time people don't even realize that they would benefit from training until someone has pointed it out to them. This can be even more of an issue, so you should be proud when you realize that maybe you could use a hand. Take the time to find an appropriate trainer and rest assured that it will be money well spent!
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Late Bloomers at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens in Devon A LATE BLOOMING AZALEA Rhododendron prunifolium, the Plum Leaf Azalea, is an excellent native and one of the latest native azaleas to bloom in the season. It is considered one of the rarest azaleas in the Eastern United States. The salmon orange to vivid red flowers open in late summer and measure 1.5 to nearly 2 inches across. Flower buds for the next season are usually formed before the current season's blossoms open. This late-flowering azalea's bright blossoms are overlaid on crisp green leaves in summer to autumn for beautiful contrast. The species takes heat with a smile! Plum Leaf Azalea enjoys full sun to partial shade, yet should be grown with afternoon shade to prolong the flowers during hot summer months. Plum Leaf Azalea can grow to a height of 15 - 30 feet with a 6 -7 foot spread! Propagation is made by cuttings. The plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
At Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Plum Leaf Azalea can be seen blooming in late July and August on the Woodland Walk side of the main road. LATE BLOOMING WILDFLOWERS Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens has a wealth of wildflowers growing in our pond beds. While spring blooms fade, beauty still surrounds us with these prolific native wildflowers. Many wildflowers are of late blooming interest in the garden. The two described here are Green Ribbon Native Plants 庐 at Jenkins. The plants are available for purchase in our plant shop for home garden cultivation.
produced in an erect stem up to 28 inches tall during the summer to fall. L. cardinalis is red and is pollinated by the ruby-throated hummingbird. It was introduced to Europe in the mid-1620s, where the name cardinal flower was in use by 1629, likely due to the similarity of the flower's color to the vesture of Roman Catholic Cardinals. Cardinal flower requires rich, deep soil which remains reliably moist year-round. This plant is easily propagated by seed and dividing out the young plants which form around the older mature plants each year. The plant is generally considered a perennial and prefers moist soils in part shade. Occasionally browsed by deer in the garden, it is rarely a favorite for eating by the herbivores.
Growing obedient plants is simple, if you have the inclination to keep it's prolific spread under control. The plant will flourish in both sun and light shade. Planting in less than fertile soil will decrease the spread. Religiously removing new clumps that spring up in unwanted areas will help. Obedient plant requires little attention to produce tall spiky flowers on 1 - 4 foot plants. The plant is drought resistant. It is occasionally browsed by deer yet rarely damaged.
For more information, please visit our website at www.jenkinsarboretum.org or call 610-647-8870 to speak to one of our plant experts.
Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant) Obedient plants add a bright, spiky flower to late summer and fall flower beds. Physostegia virginiana, commonly called the obedient plant, produces spikes of attractive flowers. The plant got its common name because you can bend the individual flowers in any direction you like and they will stay in place. This is an appealing feature for the flowers' use in floral displays. In gardens, obedient plant is not always so obedient. A member of the mint family, it can spread wildly to the point of nuisance. Newer varieties, like 'Miss Manners', are being bred to remain in wellbehaved clumps. The other common name for Physostegia is False Dragonhead, a name that came about because of t h e f l o w e r s resemblance to snapdragons. The perennial's longlasting flowers have five triangular lobes, two forming an upper lip and three forming a lower lip.
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Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Cardinal flower is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 4 feet tall and is found in wet places, streambanks, and swamps. Here at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, it can be found in the wildflower beds down around the pond. The leaves are up to 8 inches long and 2 inches broad, with a toothed margin. The flowers are usually vibrant red, deeply five-lobed and are
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Senior Lifestyles: "What's It Worth?" with FREEMAN'S you to bring two items for verbal valuation. T ickets for designated time slots can be purchased at www.MainLineAntiquesShow.com or by calling 610-647-6404, ext. 111. Please note: T ickets are limited to 20 p e r 1 /2 h o u r s e s s i o n . W h e n purchasing on line, if the session is full, PayPal will ask you to choose another session.
Don't miss this exciting event and opportunity to find out what your treasures are really worth! A benefit for Surrey Services for Seniors Friday, September 18, 3 - 7pm Surrey Center for Healthy Living 60 Surrey Way, Devon (Formerly 60 Chestnut Avenue, Devon) 610-647-6404 *Reservations required Discover what your extraordinary fine art, antiques, and jewelry are really worth with appraisers from FREEMAN'S, America's oldest auction house. FREEMAN'S specialists, some of whom appear on PBS' Antiques Roadshow, will be on hand to valuate up to two items per person and provide verbal auction estimates.
For items too large to carry, photographs will be acceptable. Please note that appraisal expertise does not extend to dolls, coins, stamps or guns. Reservations are REQUIRED. The appraisals will be conducted from 3:00pm to 7:00pm in half hour increments. Refreshments will be provided. Proceeds support Surrey Services for Seniors, a community based nonprofit organization serving older adults for 34 years. Ticket Information Tickets are $50 per person, and enable
About Surrey Services for Seniors Surrey Services for Seniors is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help older adults to live at home with independence and dignity and to continue as active members of the community. Surrey offers a wide variety of programs, activities and support services to almost 8,000 individuals each year - from transportation to in-home services, including personal assistance, home health, house cleaning, companionship and care management. For more information about Surrey Services, or for volunteer opportunities, call 610-647-6404 or visit the website at www.surreyservices.org.
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