Living Delaware Township

SUMMER 2015

THE CORNERSTONE OF THE POCONOS

NOTICE: The Township Office will be closed on the following days: Bulk Closed July 4th and Office Closed September 7th

Met-Ed Conducting Inspections and Maintenance Prior to Summer Season to Help Enhance Customer Service Reliability With the upcoming hot summer months expected to produce higher electric usage, Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, is completing inspections and conducting equipment maintenance in its 15-county eastern and south-central Pennsylvania service area to enhance service reliability for customers.

Cost-effective helicopter patrols have completed inspections on more than 1,300 miles of transmission lines located in the Met-Ed area. The inspections are designed to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms, failed insulators, and other hardware problems not visible from the ground. Any potential reliability issues identified during the inspection will be addressed immediately.

On the ground, Met-Ed crews are inspecting

“Summer heat and humidity results in our customers using more fans and air conditioning to stay cool,” said Ed Shuttleworth, Met-Ed regional president. “By conducting proactive inspections and equipment maintenance, we help ensure system reliability to meet this increased demand for electricity.”

distribution circuits, including transformers, capacitors, reclosers and lightning arrestors to ensure the equipment is operational and the lines are ready to perform efficiently when demand for electricity increases during the summer, typically due to air conditioning usage.

In addition, a team of Met-Ed and FirstEnergy employees recently conducted readiness exercises to test the company’s restoration process used to repair storm-related power outages. Storm drills are becoming more common in the utility industry in the wake of severe weather over the last several years.

Tree trimming is another key to preparing the Met-Ed system to meet the rigors of summer operations by maintaining proper clearances around electrical systems and helping to protect (Continued on Page 3)

IN THIS ISSUE DAILY LIVING A Message from the Tax Collector

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40th Anniversary!

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Online Tax Payments

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Can Martial Arts Benefit My Childs Physical Health?

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Reducing Runoff - Stormwater Friendly Lawns

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DAILY LIVING Wildfire Safety — Page 5

LEGISLATURE

Board of Auditors Meetings

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News for Constituents from

Fallen Officer Poker Run

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Bulk Dump Disposal Dates

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Senator Lisa Baker

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MEETINGS & EVENTS

PARKS & REC

Akenac Free Movie Nights

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Board of Supervisors Meetings

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Planning Commission Meetings

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Akenac Park, Delaware Twp. General Park Policies

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Delaware Valley Youth Lacrosse Boys Clinic

DIG DELAWARE

PARKS & REC

Leaflets Three Leave It Be — Page 8

Hike A Trail Schedule — Page 15

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DAILY LIVING A Message from the Tax Collector, Mary Lou Corbett County and Township taxes will be collected on June 30th for face payments at the municipal building located at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

I will also be at the Township municipal building from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates in September for the collection of school taxes.

September 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 I will then be available in October and November for the second and third installments of taxes on the following dates from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP

October 30th November 30th

116 Wilson Hill Road Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 Phone: 570-828-2347

Please mark your calendars. If you have any questions in the meantime, do not hesitate to give me a call at (570) 828-2225.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Building Inspector: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am – 10:30 am Sewage Officer: Tuesdays Only 8:00 am – 10:00 am Zoning Officer: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

40th Anniversary!

Delaware Township Volunteer Ambulance will be celebrating their 40th anniversary on Sept 12 from 10am-7pm at Akenac Park. All members and family from past and present are invited to attend. Please call 570-828-2345 to advise if you will be able to attend.

Office: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Road Department: Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Akenac Park: Monday, Wednesday thru Sunday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Beach Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm CLOSED TUESDAY After Labor Day - No Swimming Permitted

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: MEETINGS 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6 pm at the Township Municipal Building WORKSHOPS 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 5pm at the Township Municipal Building PAGE 2

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Met-Ed Conducting Inspections Contined from Page 1 against tree-related outages. Met-Ed tree contractors have trimmed approximately 760 circuit miles of electric lines since January and expect to trim another 1,545 miles by year end.

Met-Ed serves approximately 560,000 customers in 15 Pennsylvania counties. Follow Met-Ed on Twitter @Met Ed and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MetEdElectric.

FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. Visit FirstEnergy on the web at www.firstenergycorp.com and follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.

e BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thomas M. Ryan Chair | Township Treasurer dtbos@ptd.net Robert Luciano Supervisor dtbos@ptd.net Jeffrey Scheetz Vice-Chair | Supervisor dtbos@ptd.net

e MANAGEMENT Krista N. Predmore Township Administrator kpredmore@delawaretownshippa.gov Charlie Kroener Road Master ckroener@delawaretownshippa.gov

e OFFICE STAFF Sharon Franks Administrative Assistant | Permits SharonF@delawaretownshippa.gov Catherine Bram Clerical Secretary/Project Coordinator Cbram@delawaretownshippa.gov Robin Jones Admin / HR Assistant rjones@delawaretownshippa.gov

e ROAD DEPARTMENT Michael Kolenet dtbos@ptd.net Richard Heimbrook dtbos@ptd.net

e BOARDS & CHAIRPERSONS Planning Commission Lenny Glamann lennyglamann@gmail.com Zoning Hearing Board Max Brinson maxbrinson@yahoo.com

e ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Building Inspector SFM Consulting Call: 484-330-9088 Zoning Officer Rick Koehler rkoehler@delawaretownshippa.gov Sewage Officer David Manter Cell: 570-350-9171

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Online Tax Payments Did you know you can pay your real estate taxes online? Delaware Township Tax Collector, Mary Lou Corbett accepts real estate tax payments online at: https://www.officialpayments.com Proceed with the following steps: Click local payments Select “Pennsylvania” as your State or Territory Select “Delaware Township Tax Collector” as your Payment Entity Select “Real Estate Property Tax” as your Payment Type Click the green “Make a Payment” button to continue with the payment process or click “Schedule Future Payments” to access the AutoPay feature.

The next screen will require you to: Enter your Payment Amount, including any penalties or interest; Select Payment Option; Then click “Continue” to proceed with the payment process.

Conner Crescimano from Wild Acres won his karate event at the tournament in N.J. Conner is a student at the Mountain Dojo Martial Art School of Champions, under Master Sensei Albert Casale. Conner competes in other sports and does extremely well.

Your convenience fee will be charged for the use of this service and will be automatically calculated.

To determine the amount of the convenience fee in advance, the Official Payments website has a fee calculator.

Can Martial Arts Benefit My Childs Physical Health?

Mary Lou Corbett can be reached by telephone at (570) 828-2225 with any questions.

By Master Sensei Albert Casale Yes it does, Children studying the martial arts improve their general fitness including their reflexes, flexibility, coordination and agility.

Their improving fitness will help to decrease stress, anxiety, and hostility, while it improves sleep habits, concentration, and energy levels.

Martial arts lessons also develop: *Cardiovascular Fitness. Large portions of each class are aerobic-type activities in which children must breath properly, thus pushing oxygen to all parts of the body. *Muscular Strength. Strength increases with consistent repetition of exercises and techniques.

Martial artists develop strong biceps, forearms, thighs, calves, and abdominal muscles. *Quick Reflexes. While some people have naturally quick reflexes, most have to develop quick reactions. Classes present many opportunities for children to improve their own reflexes as they react to their partner’s moves or to the commands of the instructor. *Flexibility. As children grow, their bodies change and their legs often grow faster than their torsos. Martial arts classes include simple stretches and warm-ups which help keep children limber, The increased flexibility enhances children’s abilities to play, climb, jump, run, skate and walk without injury. *Coordination. Children learn at different rates of speed and have different learning styles, with practice, they become quicker and more adept at the moving their bodies naturally in a variety of ways.

At the Mountain Dojo Martial Arts School of Champions their way of health also includes besides not only physical but : *Mental awareness, concentration, confidence, and responsibility . *Social. Respect, self-control interaction, leadership and assertiveness.

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Wildfire Safety More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings - in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites.

There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment but face the very real danger of wildfire.

after a wildfire. Make a list of your neighbors’ skills such as medical or technical. Consider how you could help neighbors who have special needs such as elderly or disabled persons. Make plans to take care of children who may be on their own if parents can’t get home.

Every year across our Nation, some homes survive - while many others do not - after a major wildfire. Those that survive almost always do so because their owners had prepared for the eventuality of fire, which is an inescapable force of nature in fire-prone wildland areas. Said in another way - if it’s predictable, it’s preventable!

Follow Local Burning Laws

Wildfires often begin unnoticed. These fires are usually triggered by lightning or accidents.

They spread quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. Reduce your risk by preparing now before wildfire strikes. Meet with your family to decide what to do and where to go if wildfires threaten your area. Follow the steps listed below to protect your family, home, and property

Create at least a 10-foot clearing around the incinerator before burning debris.

Before burning debris in a wooded area, make sure you notify local authorities and obtain a burning permit.

Use an approved incinerator with a safety lid or covering with holes no larger than ¾ inch.

Have a fire extinguisher or garden hose on hand when burning debris.

PRACTICE WILDFIRE SAFETY People start most wildfires - find out how you can promote and practice wildfire safety.

Contact your local fire department, health department, or forestry office for information on fire laws.

Make sure that fire vehicles can get to your home. Clearly mark all driveway entrances and display your name and address.

Report hazardous conditions that could cause a wildfire.

Teach children about fire safety. Keep matches out of their reach.

Post fire emergency telephone numbers.

Ensure adequate accessibility by large fire vehicles to your property.

Plan several escape routes away from your home - by car and by foot.

Talk to your neighbors about wildfire safety. Plan how the neighborhood could work together

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Reducing Runoff

You Can Do Your Part by Creating Stormwater-Friendly Lawns, Gardens When the amount of rain falling exceeds the land’s ability to absorb it, the result is stormwater runoff.

Without treatment, stormwater that runs from the land into our waterways can be unhealthy for people and bad for the environment. Runoff can carry chemicals, metals, bacteria, viruses, organic compounds, and other pollutants directly into creeks, lakes, rivers, and streams. Runoff can also cause severe erosion and flooding — even during a typical Pennsylvania storm.

Clearly, then, what we do on the land impacts the quality of our water. That means everyone, not just government, plays a role in protecting this valuable resource by reducing runoff and the pollutants it carries.

This summer, homeowners can take steps to help with the effort by making sure their gardens and lawns are “stormwater-friendly.”

The stormwater-friendly garden Home gardens can contribute considerable nutrients and other pollutants to waterways if not cared for responsibly. This mainly applies to fertilizers and pesticides.

Fertilizers: Instead of using chemical fertilizers, give organic alternatives, such as compost and manure, a try. Compost, a “do-it-yourself” fertilizer that can be created from such things as vegetable scraps and garden clippings, contains the nutrients that help your vegetables grow. When using organic fertilizers, be sure to apply them directly to the ground before planting the vegetables to prevent runoff.

Pesticides: Many insects are harmless to people and play an important role in maintaining a healthy lawn or garden ecosystem. If one is posing a problem, however, identify the exact pest you have and research the non-chemical alternatives to controlling

Want to make your garden and lawn stormwater-friendly this summer? You can start by minimizing — even foregoing — the use of pesticides and fertilizers, which could contaminate drinking supplies and hurt downstream ecosystems.

it. Pesticides should be a last resort because they could infiltrate groundwater, possibly contaminate drinking supplies, and hurt downstream ecosystems.

The stormwater-friendly lawn The following lawn-care steps will not only help to protect local streams and rivers but also result in cost savings for homeowners: • Set your mower height to 3 inches or higher. Taller grass slows the runoff and produces a deeper and denser root system, which absorbs more water and prevents erosion. Deeper roots also reduce the need for watering during droughts and suppress weeds from growing up around them.

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• Keep grass clippings and chopped leaves on your property. A mulch-mower is ideal for retaining and spreading clippings on your lawn. The clippings decompose quickly, provide important nutrients for your lawn, and settle to create an organic layer on the soil that encourages stormwater infiltration.

Using this mulch may also reduce or eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers.

If mulching with your clippings is not possible, bag and store them in a compost area and then use the organic material that’s created as a fertilizer later.

• Do not fertilize or use pesticides within 15 to 20 feet of a stream. Keeping this distance will help keep chemicals out of waterways. Also, if you live near a stream, consider establishing a natural riparian buffer there instead. To learn more about these buffers, visit www.stormwater.allianceforthebay.org and click on “Structural BMPs.” Also, when you’re done applying fertilizer, immediately sweep any granulated chemicals off hard surfaces and back onto your lawn. Your walkway,

driveway, patio, or local road is often a quick route to the drainage pipes that discharge into local streams.

In the long run, little actions, such as taking a stormwater-friendly approach to your garden and lawn, will have a big impact as all of them work together to protect our water’s quality.

Note: Information courtesy of StormwaterPA and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.

• Figure out if you really need to fertilize your lawn.

Foregoing fertilizer is ideal for the health of local waterways and ecosystems. However, if your lawn is thin or has bare spots, you may not have a choice since a dense, vegetated cover is the most stormwaterfriendly lawn.

There are no one-size-fits-all guidelines when it comes to fertilizer. Homeowners’ needs vary drastically based on the soil texture and pH and nutrient levels. In fact, soil tests may reveal that your lawn is suffering from “micronutrient deficiency,” a problem that standard chemical fertilizers may not alleviate. Identifying your lawn’s needs first will reduce unnecessary applications, create a healthier lawn faster, and reduce your long-term costs.

• If fertilizer is needed, maximize the benefits of slow-release nitrogen and minimize the number of chemical applications. Typically called “water insoluble nitrogen,” or WIN, on fertilizer bags, slow-release nitrogen limits nutrient runoff and exportation. This type of fertilizer should be applied to your lawn in the spring, instead of the fall, to provide a steady source of nutrients throughout the growing season.

Another tip: Homeowners should wait until the grass begins growing in March to fertilize and then stop fertilizing after October. Fertilizing during a lawn’s dormant season increases the risk that the chemicals will run off into streams or leach into your water table because the root systems are less active.

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DIG DELAWARE Leaflets Three Leave It Be The most common advice to avoiding poison ivy is the old adage “leaflets three leave it be; berries white run in fright.”

The 1959 song “Poison Ivy” championed by The Coasters that made it to number seven on the pop charts warned that “you’re gonna need an ocean of cal-o-mine lotion.” The Coasters continued, ”While you’re sleepin’, poison ivy comes creepin’,”and “Ah that beat will make you jumpy and the booze will make you lumpy … but poison ivy, Lord, will make you itch,” Poison ivy is in the Cashew Family, Anacardiaceae. which also includes pistachios that contain like oils that can cause a similar rash to poison ivy. The oil that causes the rash is urushoil, the “poison” oil that causes dermatitis.

Poison ivy has compound leaves that are usually arranged in three leaflets, but may have up to eleven. The leaflets are usually about four inches long, shiny, somewhat waxy, dull and hairy underneath. In spring they are bright green, late summer and fall yellowish or reddish, then bright red. Their stems are woody

and climbing varieties have visible rusty colored aerial roots. I have seen their stems as much as four inches in diameter. It may be found creeping over the ground, climbing as a vine, attached by aerial rootlets to trees, walls, and fences, or growing erect as a shrub. Their root system is shallow but widely spread.

a physician before attempting to use any remedy.

Poison ivy blossoms appear in early summer and are greenish white, less than a half inch in diameter, and grow in clusters on three to six inch stems. Their white to cream colored berries appear in early autumn and hang in clusters among the leaves.

During fall and winter, the plant can usually be identified by the presence of clusters of small white, berry-like fruits.

• I touch it all the time and don’t react so I must be immune.

Its been termed a vicious plant because of its contact poison whose oil may be carried by smoke. The toxin is a colorless milky substance; a volatile oil, urushoil, present in almost every part of the plant. Contact with the poison causes inflammation, spreading blisters, and scabs usually beginning 12 to 24 hours after contact. It may possibly cause severe suffering.

• Following exposure, washing with the stems of jewelweed, touch-me-not, Impatience can prevent or cure reactions

A summary of treatment after contact with the poison plant recommended in Cornell Extension Bulletin, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac, by Professor W.C. Muenscher: Wash the hands, the face, or affected parts in a solution of 5 per cent iron chloride in a halfand-half mixture of alcohol and water. If this solution is applied before or immediately after going into an area where poison ivy is known to grow, no harmful effects need be expected.

If the iron chloride is not available, considerable protection from the effects of exposure to poison ivy may be secured by thoroughly washing the skin of the affected parts several times with hot water and laundry soap that contains an excess of free alkali. Use a heavy lather and rinse off three or four times.

Myths about poison ivy:

— Only 15% of the population is truly immune.

• Eating the leaves can make you immune.

— A dangerous practice that can lead to reactions in the mouth and throat.

• Drinking the milk of goats that eat poison ivy can make you immune.

— The goat’s milk has been tested, it can not desensitize the body to urushiol.

— While jewelweed has a reputation for preventing and curing reactions, scientists have not been able to duplicate that success in experimental settings.

• Prescription medicines only treat symptoms, not the cause.

— Corticosteroid tablets and injections actually stop allergic reactions caused by urushiol.

Though a nuisance to people because of the serious skin irritations it causes, it has some compensation in its considerable wildlife value.

When in bloom or gone to seed, poison ivy is easy to distinguish from other plants. Variations in their flowers and berries are unusual. Their blossoms appear in early summer and are greenish white to yellow, are less than one-halfinch in diameter, and have five small petals. They

For curative treatment when the effects of poisoning have begun: soaking in hot water usually gives relief. The application of baking soda, one or two teaspoons to a cup of water, is often effective in relieving the pain caused by inflammation. There are suitable ointments available to sooth the pain. If the case of poisoning is a severe one, it is best to consult

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digest the fleshy portion of the fruit as it passes through their digestive system, but not the hard coated seed. The birds pass the undigested seeds as waste. Beds of poison ivy are found around

utility poles, fence posts, and on the ground beneath the wires where the birds tend to perch.

Birds and other animals that partake of this feast are the Johnny Appleseeds of poison ivy.

Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

grow in clusters on their own three to six inch stems. The white or cream colored berries that appear in early autumn are smaller than peas, are hard,. and hang in clusters among the leaves.

During winter these berries remain in clusters on bare stems, where they are available to be eaten by birds and other animals.

It is interesting to note that Northern Flickers and other woodpeckers that are fond of eating ants, despite their formic acid, are also partial to poison ivy berries. Poison ivy berries are consumed by many different birds in our area, primarily in winter when other foods are scarce. While participating in area Christmas Bird Counts I look for poison ivy with their clusters of ripened fruits and have seen the following birds feasting on the berries: Ringnecked Pheasant, Wild Turkey, Bluebird, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Black-capped Chickadee, Purple Finch, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Dark-eyed Junco, Whitethroated Sparrow, European Starling, Tufted Titmouse, and Yellow-rumped Warbler.

Garlic mustard is an invasive herb that has spread across much of the United States over the past 150 years. It has become one of the worst invaders of the Northeast forests. The plant has reshaped woodlands and wiped out native wildlife. The U.S. National Park Service calls garlic mustard “a severe threat to native plants and animals in forest communities in much of the Eastern and Midwestern United States. “ Garlic mustard originated in Europe and parts of Asia and was thought to be brought to North America for medicinal and food purposes. Some historians have traced its arrival to 1868 on Long Island, probably brought over as a salad herb Because it is a vigorous biennial that relies on seeds to survive and spread, garlic mustard can quickly take over an area and push out the natives. It succeeds in North America because it has no natural enemy.

Because of the strong garlic scent of the young leaves, many herbivores don’t eat it. Foraging deer shun the plant but carry seeds in their fur and drop them as they move about. Its’ flavorful leaves, high in vitamins A and C, were often used in cooking, in sauces and in salads..Garlic mustard has been boiled and served like spinach, fried with herring or bacon, and saluted like dandelion leaves.

Garlic mustard’s small white flowers bloom in clusters on a stalk that’s 1-3 feet tall. The flowers can self-pollinate or be insect pollinated. In the first year, garlic mustard is limited to a rosette of kidneyshaped leaves. In the second year, strong roots produce a tall flowering “adult”. The plant is difficult to eradicate. It lacks natural enemies, can self-pollinate, and produces many seeds that can last for years. The simplest method of attack is to pull up the plants which is not difficult. But this pulling must be continuous because the seeds will continue to germinate. The more we work to eliminate the plant, the more native species will be able to survive. For your dining pleasure:

Garlic Mustard Pesto 1 cup packed garlic mustard leaves; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil; 3 medium cloves garlic; 2 oz. toasted pine nuts; 4 oz.olive oil; juice of one lemon Combine all ingredients except olive oil in food processor. Puree and add oil with processor running.

Serve with your favorite pasta.

Birds are responsible for the wide distribution of poison ivy in our area. They eat the berries,

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EVENTS DELAWARE TOWNSHIP FREE MOVIE NIGHT Saturday, July 18, 2015

Board of Supervisors Meetings (Meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month) July 8th and 22nd; August 12th and 26th; September 9th and 23rd; Workshops at 5pm, Meeting at 6pm

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Workshops are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

AS NEEDED. July 7th and 12th; August 4th and 18th; September 1st and 15th.

BOARD OF AUDITORS MEETINGS: 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Emergency Management Building on Wilson Hill Road.

AKENAC PARK Gates Open 7pm Movie starts @ dark.

Free Admission to all Pike County and Delaware Township residents. Concession Stand available.

Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. For more information call (570) 828-7311.

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What does the food pantry need?

Applesause • Egg Noodles • Rice Canned Veggies • Spaghetti Sauce • Tea Jelly • Soup • Oatmeal • Potatoes • Tuna Peanut Butter • Cereal • Chili • Coffee Canned Chicken • Canned Fruit and VOLUNTEERS!!

Blue Knights Chapter PA XXVI Presents 1st Annual

FALLEN OFFICER POKER RUN SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 Rain or Shine • Everyone Welcome

Benefitting the families of Cpl. Bryon Dickson and Tpr. Alex Douglass Sign up at Combined Energy Services between 9am-12pm at 1483 Rt. 739, Dingmans Ferry.

Complete the ride and join us for music and food at Airport Park - 7th & Ave. S, Matamoras.

Entry Fees: $20 per person, rider or driver Non-Run Participants: $20 per person at Airport Park Events and Prizes Include: Top 3 Poker Hands • Raffles • 50/50 Vendors • Live Music by R.E.N.O. • Food Join us in a spectacular motorcyle run through the Tri-State area!

Helmets required for NY and NJ For more information please contact: Jerry: 914-850-2986 or Jim & Sophia: 570-686-2917/570-228-1896

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2015 Bulk Dump Disposal Dates The Delaware Township Bulk Disposal will be open the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Delaware Township residents only.

July 18, 2015 August 1, 2015 and August 15, 2015 Sept. 5, 2015 and Sept. 19, 2015 Oct. 3, 2015 and Oct. 17, 2015 Nov. 7, 2015 and Nov. 21, 2015 Dec. 5, 2015 and Dec. 19, 2015

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LEGISLATURE News for Constituents from Senator Lisa Baker LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

bite area and your hands. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer details on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease.

CPR Means Staying Alive

Potential for Lyme Disease Increases Across PA Whether maintaining your property or engaging in recreational and leisure activities, Pennsylvania residents in all 67 counties should be vigilant about preventing exposure to deer ticks and Lyme Disease, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PaDOH). Combat exposure to Lyme Disease through the use of repellents and protective clothing. Check regularly while outdoors and at the conclusion of activities to determine if you picked up an unwanted tick.

Prevent contracting the disease through the prompt and careful removal of the tick with tweezers, followed by application of rubbing alcohol to the

In 2015, the American Heart Association is promoting “Two Steps to Staying Alive” as a reminder on how to assist a teen or adult suffering a sudden collapse. First, dial 9-1-1, then immediately begin delivering chest compressions to the beat of the popular 1977 release by the Bee Gees, “Stayin’ Alive”.

Hands-Only CPR is recommended for use on teens and adults following a sudden collapse. Relying on one hundred beats per minute, administer CPR while waiting for emergency medical professionals to arrive. According to the American Heart Association, life-saving resuscitation techniques and recommendations have evolved over time -- from fireplace bellows in 1530 used to force air back into the lungs to special techniques for pediatric rescue developed in 1983. Since then, a Pediatric First Aid and CPR Course has been offered online for parents and child care providers.

Please Remember to Steer Clear for Construction and Emergencies Increased transportation funding means more road construction crews along Pennsylvania roadways, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Motorists heading out for work or play are being asked to Remember to Steer Clear of road crews, emergency personnel, and law enforcement as they perform their jobs.

Pennsylvania has witnessed 10,586 work zone crashes and suffered the loss of 128 lives in crashes occurring

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over the past five years. Move over at least one lane and slow down to avoid penalties under the Steer Clear Law. Violators face a $250 fine for failure to move over or slow down and a doubling of fines for traffic violations occurring in emergency response areas. A 90-day license suspension can also be imposed for a violation resulting in injury to workers.

When entering a posted work zone, turn on your vehicle’s headlights. Current law provides for a 15day license suspension for exceeding, by 11 miles per hour, the posted speed limit in an active work zone. In addition, motorists convicted of homicide by vehicle in an active work zone face up to five years of additional jail time.

Get Help Growing Your Garden From the soil to the seeds and the bugs to the bulbs, the Pennsylvania State Extension is available to make this your best gardening season to date. Whether you wish to become a Master Gardener or just need a little help with your lawn and garden, the extension offers online instruction, in-person workshops and a wealth of publications to enhance your gardening experience. Select your county extension office for the latest local gardening news.

Courteous and Legal Eagle Watching Central Pennsylvania’s now famous bald eagle family continues to attract online and vehicle traffic, according the Pennsylvania Game Commission. PGC officials are cautioning, etiquette guidelines for eagle viewing are not just about convenience. Wildlife Conservation Officers issue warnings and citations for interfering with an active bald eagle nest. Other interlopers are parking and trespassing on private property to gain a glimpse of the two new eaglets, best caught by the PGC’s streaming wildlife camera.

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PARKS & REC Akenac Park, Delaware Township General Park Policies Memorial Day through Labor Day 1. All individuals entering the Park are

obligated to provide proof of residency of Pike County.

2. All Pike County residents shall enter the Park free of charge.

3. All Pennsylvania residents who reside

outside of Pike County may enter the Park at a charge of $6.00 per person.

4. All out of State residents who are not a

guest of a Pike County resident will not be permitted to enter the Park.

21. Noise and/or music should be kept to an acceptable level and not disturb normal sensitivities of other visitors.

22. Harassment of other visitors or disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.

ALL INDIVIDUALS ENTERING THE PARK MUST CONSENT TO PROVIDING PROOF OF PIKE COUNTY RESIDENCY. Akenac Park at Delaware Township is a family recreation facility. Please obey all posted rules and regulations posted at the park. Delaware Township Board of Supervisors reserve the right to review fees.

Akenac Park now open!

Akenac Park opened for the season in May 2015. The Park is open from 8am to 7pm Monday and Wednesday-Sunday. Beach open from 11am to 6pm. It is closed on Tuesdays. Bring the family for boating, swimming, basketball, tennis, to play on the playground and much more.

There are events held throughout the season so be sure to check out our website for upcoming events at the Park at www. delawaretownshippa.gov or our Facebook page- Delaware Township.

5. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

6. No smoking.

7. No pets.

8. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult.

9. No foul language.

10. No littering, dumping refuse or disposing of outside refuse.

11. No firearms or weapons permitted within the Park.

12. No hunting.

13. No open fires. Charcoal and/or gas grills only.

14. No fireworks or explosives are permitted to be discharged or possessed in the park.

15. No solicitation or sale of goods without written approval.

16. Plant removal prohibited.

17. Harassment of wildlife will not be tolerated.

18. Unreserved park facilities are first come first serve. Reservations may be made with the Township.

19. Defacing and/or removal of park property will not be tolerated.

20. No operation of motor vehicles outside designated parking and entrance area.

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Delaware Valley Youth Lacrosse Boys Clinic Registration Form Name: _ ________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________________ Grade (2014-2015 school year):_ ______________________________________ School Attending in 2014 - 2015: DDMS DVMS DDES DVES SES OTHER Parent’s Name: ___________________________________________________ Parent’s E-mail: ___________________________________________________ Please complete both sides of this form and return a.s.a.p to: Delaware Valley High School Boys Lacrosse c/o Jeff Krasulski 252 Route 6 & 209, Milford PA, 18337

The DVHS Boys Lacrosse Team is in their 8th season and is a four time defending District II Champion . The team competes in the Wyoming Valley Lacrosse League which has 8 teams in northeastern PA. The team is proud to have lacrosse alumni playing at various colleges such as Manhattanville College, Thomas College, Vassar College, Alfred University, Western Connecticut, and Mount St. Mary’s.

Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the country and is the “fastest sport on two feet.”

This clinic is designed to teach and improve all the fundamental skills necessary to become future Boys Lacrosse Champions!

When: July 13th— 16th ; 9 am— 12 pm Where: Delaware Valley Stadium Cost: $65 - A sibling discount of $50 for each additional child.

2 children in family: $115

3 children in family: $165

4 children in family: $215 Checks or Cash accepted.

Checks payable to DV Boys Lax BC Please pre-pay for the clinic to reserve your spot or pay the morning of the first session.

Who: Boys Grades 2-9th (2015—2016 school year). Boys will be grouped by age, size, and skill Why: To learn and enhance lacrosse skills and lacrosse IQ. This is a skill based clinic. Take out checks and unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated.

Camp Staff Includes:

YMCA CAMP SPEERS Day Camp Horseback Riding Overnight Camp Open House Every Sunday April, May, and June, 2- 4 pm www.CampSpeersYMCA.org 570-828-2329 143 Nichecronk Road, Dingmans Ferry (Near the Post Office in Dingmans Ferry)

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Jeffrey Krasulski, Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach; Daniel Gonzalez , Assistant Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach.

The camp staff will also include DVHS players and alumni

What to Bring: Players need to be properly equipped for this clinic. All Players must have a helmet, mouth-piece, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, and a stick.

Goalies need to be equipped with a helmet, mouth piece, throat guard, chest protector, and stick.

Limited equipment is available to be rented for $10 a session. If needing equipment, please contact Coach K prior to the clinic for equipment availability and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to clinic.

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Weekly WEEKLY Themes: THEMES

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Highlights forest, scenic vista forest forest forest, scenic vista forest forest, stream forest forest

July 15-17

Exploring Nature

July 20-24

Science is Fun

July 27-31

Decorating Crafts

August 5-7

Book Week

August 10-14 Water Sports

forest, field, river forest, scenic vista forest forest, history forest

August 17-21 End of Summer Beach Party

Long Distance Hiking Trails Appalachian National Scenic Trail (28 miles in the park) McDade Recreational Trail (31 miles)

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

Monday Wednesday

11AM Book Club

12PM Craft Time Snack

1PM Outdoor Games

11AM Book Club

10am

11am 1PM Outdoor Games

Nature Walk

THURSDAY 10AM Nature Walk

Nature Walk

Friday

Nature Walk

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Nature Walk

10AM Nature Walk

WEDNESDAY 10AM Nature Walk

Thursday

MONDAY

FRIDAY

June 22-26

12PM Craft Time Snack

Book Club 11AM Book Club

Craft

12PM Craft Time Snack

1PM Club Outdoor Games Book 10AM Nature Walk

11AM Book Club Book Club

12PM Craft Time Snack 1PM Outdoor Games

Book Club

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Craft

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