Haverford News Spring 2022

SPRING 2022

HAVERFORD NEWS KEEPING THE COMMUNITY INFORMED

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TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY

CONTENTS:

Township Directory.................................4 TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Reducing Plastic Waste..........................6 1014 Darby Road

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP FREE LIBRARY

Environmentally Responsible...........8-10 Havertown PA 19083

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Valley Forge Park Alliance....................10 610-446-1000

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Willows Park Preserve..........................12

Brookline Fire Company

www.haverfordtownship.org Mon - Fri 8 am to 4 pm

Health & Wellness .................................14 Pet Health & Well-being........................18 Injury Prevention & Recovery ..............20 Insurance Tips For RV Travel...............22 Gardening & Landscaping ...................24 Tech Topics............................................26 Golf Etiquette.........................................28 Art & Creativity ......................................30 This publication is an effort to keep the community informed with what is actually happening in your area. For future editions, I welcome your thoughts on topics that affect the community. I'd be happy to publish your opinions on any relevant topics.

Do you have an event that you'd like to publicize? Let me know, and I'll do my best to incorporate your event into the newsletter.

This is your community. This is your home. Use this publication to share your thoughts and ideas with your neighbors. Are you ready to get involved in your community?

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Township Manager ....................x2232 Human Resources ......................x2233 Code EnforcementPermit & Contractor License......x2252 Code Enforcement-Rentals.........x2256 Residental Use & Occupancy......x2210 Finance Office-Director..............x2240 Finance - Business & Real Estate Tax Coordinator ......................x2242 Finance - Accounting Clerk ........x2243 Finance - Accounts Payable .......x2244 Finance - Accounting Coordinator/Payroll.................x2246 Health Department....................x2501 Planning Department................x2254 Public Works Department..........x2264 Zoning Department ...................x2253 Asst. Twp. Mgr, Haverford Reserve/Recreation Dept. .....................................610-446-9397

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REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE On Monday, April 11, Haverford Township’s Board of Commissioners passed the plastic pollution reduction ordinance with a minor amendment. The ordinance will go into effect January 2, 2023. This bill prohibits commercial establishments from providing single-use plastic bags and single-use plastic stirrers.

Exemptions include: Product bags; newspaper bags; bags sold in packages containing multiple bags intended for use as food storage bags, garbage bags, or pet waste bags; or laundry or dry-cleaner bags. Commercial establishments will charge a minimum of 10 cents for compliant bags (paper or re-useable) - the fee will go to the commercial

establishment. A restaurant establishment may opt out of the compliant bag fee for food takeout and deliveries. Additionally, the ordinance states that no commercial establishment shall provide to any customer a single-use plastic straw unless a customer first requests it. All food service establishments shall maintain a sufficient supply of single-use plastic straws to accommodate any such request.

A copy of the passed ordinance can be viewed on the Haverford Township website at www.havtwp.org. A recording of the April 11, 2022 meeting can be found on Haverford Township’s YouTube channel.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE

Ready to Stop Climate Change?

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Battle climate change and get pay back in both cash and the satisfaction of knowing that you and thousands of your neighbors, businesses and Towns throughout the Delaware Valley are getting the job done!

Some steps require no investment and some do. ALL can save you money.

Go Electric, Bust the Myth

EVs now have competitive and even lower 5year cost of ownership than conventional vehicles. A recent search found a popular reference listing the Tesla 3 as the lowest cost Luxury Car and several Plug-Ins/Hybrids on par with compact sedans (https://www.kbb.com/new-cars/total-costof-ownership/). Get help making the switch watch the EV Switch Made Easy video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYykK TdLVw0) or email havswitch@gmail.com and request personal advice on how to go electric.

Buy Renewable Power

Third party power purchasing has its pitfalls, but learn the ropes and you can buy renewable and help solve the climate crisis.

We regret that “makebenproud.com” has been retired - we will miss the best web site for purchasing renewable power the easy way. Get help making the switch - watch the Buying Renewable 101 video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnFKR 63M6tA) or email havswitch@gmail.com and request personal advice on how to do it.

Go Solar the Easy Way

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LETS SOLARIZE DELAWARE COUNTY! Join the clean energey revolution & start generating your own electricity!

Reduce your carbon footprint - Save money on your electric bill - Increase your home’s value.

Neighbors helping Delaware County Home or Small Business owners install Solar Power systems at a discount from a vetted contractor.

EASY - We assess suitability. Inform & answer any questions.

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For More Info: Email your address/phone to: solarizedelco@gmail.com Or Visit us on facebook www.SolarizeDelco.org

Solarize DelCo Group Pricing.

Available to all residents and businesses in Delaware County. We can help Houses of Worship qualify for the federal tax credit as well. Your neighbors who have gone solar can educate and assess whether Solarize Delco with a vetted vendor and a significant discount over market rates is right for you.

We are now assessing for installations that will be completed in the 2022 tax year; and the 26% tax credit is still available in 2022!

Low income home owners may be eligible for Solarize Delco grants. Learn more about Solarize Delco and how you can contribute to our low income homeowner grant program: www.solarirzedelco.org or solarizedelco@gmail.com. Search Solarize Philly and Solarize SE PA for programs outside of DelCo.

The Clean Energy Co-op:

Developing Clean Energy Through Community We support local solar energy projects that benefit our community through a pooled funding approach. Our proven and awarded model has helped nonprofits and community businesses 'go solar' through the investments of co-op members. The Southeast PA Chapter started in 2021 has several local prospective projects. Can't install solar on your own home but want to help develop solar? Join us.

Nonprofits and community businesses who want to install solar but don't have the initial capital can email us at info@CleanEnergy.Coop.

Going Deep on Climate Action.

All you want to know about Climate Change and actions you can take to reduce your own climate impacts can be found at https://haverfordclimateaction.org/ or by watching other informative recorded Climate Action Workshops on Home Energy Efficiency, Food Choices for the Planet, and others at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwIS P41eRhD0SUyHxGpY9xQ.

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Going Deep on Climate Action.

All you want to know about Climate Change and actions you can take to reduce your own climate impacts can be found at https://haverfordclimateaction.org/ or by watching other informative recorded Climate Action Workshops on Home Energy Efficiency, Food Choices for the Planet, and others at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwIS P41eRhD0SUyHxGpY9xQ.

Zero Waste and Recycling

Contact Havswitch@gmail.com for information about live online workshops, videos and other information on what goes in the “blue bin”. Ask about volunteer based Terracycle programs and receive a PDF about recycling “beyond the blue bin”.

Please follow directions on what is accepted in each program. Make sure packaging is as clean and dry as possible!

We have drop off locations for fire extinguishers, oral care items, personal care items, brita filters, food pouches and caps, straws, writing utensils, scrap metal and more! Thanks for keeping these items

Composting Workshops

If you've ever walked the trails at Valley Forge National Historical Park, you've no doubt noticed a striking historical building sitting empty and quiet on the Grand Parade. That's the Maurice Stephens House, built in 1816 on the site where Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington was encamped with his troops during the winter encampment of 1777-1778.

Used over the years as a home, a farm, ranger dormitories, park offices, and even a nature center, the house has been vacant since the mid-1990s.

The Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) is about to change all that, and is preparing to turn the house into a much-needed gathering spot and café, as well as the new headquarters of the VFPA. Trail users and history buffs alike can rejoice! The historic building will receive sorelyneeded repairs to bring it back to life and share the Valley Forge story through exhibits and programs. Visitors who find themselves thirsty on the trails will now have a place to refresh themselves along the way. And it won't be just any old café: it will be operated by 10

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If you would like more info such as: all Terracycle programs with Havertown drop off locations and updates, please email Havswitch@gmail.com.

Contact Havcompost@gmail. com for information about live online workshops, videos and how you can try composting at home.

Learn about wasting less, fighting climate change and making free organic fertilizer! Learn how some towns offer Discount Compost Bins for residents.

Rain Garden Builds - Join Us Saturdays or Sundays every Spring and Fall

Residents of Haverford can ask for a future assessment for 2022 gardens by emailing havaraingarden@gmail.com with your name, address and phone number. You will receive an email over the winter to signup for an assessment. Anyone can email us to volunteer and help Hav-a-Rain Garden and your neighbors by helping us build rain gardens. For those newly assessed we have not responded to yet who were not offered a rain garden, we will be catching up and sending you an email but volunteering can earn you "extra points" and add to your score if you are still on our list wanting a garden. If you are thinking about it, coming to a build is the best way to learn.

Terracycle Updates

Now located at the Haverford Township building: E-waste, Oral Care and Personal Care Products and packaging. E-Waste bin can accept small appliances, electronics and anything with a cord that fits in the opening. Please do not leave larger items outside the bin. Oral Care includes any brand manual plastic toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste containers and packages.

Personal Care includes any brand of skin, hair, and cosmetic items and packaging.

VALLEY FORGE PARK ALLIANCE Maruice Stephens House Campaign

Unfortunately - Terracycle has discontinued the foil lined chip and snack bag program.

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Aneu Kitchen. “It's not every day you get an opportunity like this,” said Meridith Coyle, owner, founder, and president of Aneu Kitchen. “I could have picked any location to open another café, but it's very special to be able to operate in a building like this and become a part of history.” With locations in Paoli, Ocean City and Margate, Aneu will bring healthy fare, juices, smoothies, ice cream and more to Valley Forge.

Construction is expected to begin this fall. An addition, scheduled to be built next spring, will include accessible restrooms, accessibility ramps, and deck space for café seating.

The VFPA is in the midst of a capital campaign to raise $980,000 for the project, which is a partnership with Valley Forge National Historical Park.

support the significance statements in our Foundation Document: to tell the story of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army, continue the tradition of citizen stewardship, and support preservation of

open space in a dense urban environment.”

Learn more about the plans and contribute to the cause at vfparkalliance.org/mshcampaign.

Donors will be recognized on a Donor Wall inside the building!

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Entrance and Native Plants $125,000 Furnishing and Equipment $170,000

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WILLOWS PARK PRESERVEA youth clinic on fishing at the Willows

Learning, Exploring, Celebrating and Connecting: The Softer Side of the Willows Mansion Restoration

Pond.

A virtual presentation on the spring wildflowers of the Willows and Skunk Hollow.

A young writers' workshop.

Tours of the Willows Arboretum. (Did you know that the Willows Park is a Certified Level I Arboretum, thanks to the efforts of the WPP?) A holiday open house with hot chocolate, snacks, a kids' craft and socializing around a fire pit in the courtyard.

The fascinating history of the Willows Mansion, located in the Willows Park in Radnor Township, and the unflagging efforts of the Willows Park Preserve (WPP) to restore the long-shuttered building to its former grandeur, have already been described in these pages (see The Radnor News, Winter 2022). The bricks and mortar restoration of the Mansion is exciting news, but equally exciting is the “software upgrade” taking place at this much-revered landmark: creating community connections by offering a wide range of programs, lectures, workshops, performances and other events that can be enjoyed by community members of all ages.

Coming on April 24th of this year is the debut of what the WPP hopes will be an annual event at the Mansion: Wellness at the Willows, a free, day-long event featuring, among other things, classes on yoga, mindfulness, stretching and exercise; lectures and demonstrations on healthy eating; a presentation by the Rodale Institute on the soil/human connection; a talk by Penn Medicine about promoting a healthy body image; a tour of Skunk Hollow Community Garden with pointers on growing your own vegetables; a restorative hike along the Skunk Hollow trails; a “bar-less barre” class; and display tables offering information on a variety of health and wellness matters.

A series of virtual presentations on the stories “behind the walls” of several local historical homes, including Chanticleer, Launfal (now the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur), Woodcrest (now Cabrini University) and, of course, the Willows Mansion.

In addition to the Wellness at the Willows event, WPP plans to present additional virtual presentations and live classes, workshops and events on various topics in the coming months, as well as seasonal and holiday-related events. A listing and description of upcoming programs and events can be found on the WPP's website, www.willowspark preserve.org, and in the WPP's online monthly newsletter.

A two-part series on how to start your own vegetable garden presented in collaboration with the Skunk Hollow Community Garden.

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What about weddings, graduation parties and other private events like those held at the Willows Mansion for so many years before it was shuttered? Don't worry private events, from glamourous birthday parties to dignified celebrations of life are back again, now with increased outdoor tented space on the Mansion's beautiful terraces overlooking the scenic park and pond. To book the Mansion for a private event visit the WPP website at www.willowsparkpreserve.org/privateevents/.

The epigraph of E. M. Forster's famous novel about human relationships, Howards End, consists of two words: Only connect.

The WPP is all about creating community connections through learning, exploring, socializing, celebrating and sharing experiences at a grand old house, Radnor's home.

Consider the programs and events that the WPP has offered to date: A family-friendly, outdoor Concerts in the Courtyard series featuring talented local musicians offering a variety of musical experiences, including pop tunes, classic rock, chamber music and soft jazz. One of the more popular performances in this series last year featured the Radnor High School Orchestra which delighted the audience with a program entitled “Starry, Starry Night.” The popular concert series will continue this year, from April through October, with the return of several crowd favorites and some new.

Speaking of the monthly newsletter, in addition to listing upcoming programs and events it contains an update on renovation activities at the Mansion and an interesting “Did you Know?” item on the history of the Mansion. The newsletter also features an engaging and informative article on nature at the Willows. Past articles have described the birds who make their homes in the park, seasonally or year-round; the fish and amphibians that live in the Willows Pond; the native trees and wildflowers that grow in the park; and other natural phenomena that can be observed around the Mansion.

Readers of past issues now know the state tree and state fish of Pennsylvania (Eastern hemlock and brook trout); how fish, frogs and turtles survive in an ice-covered pond (torpor and brumation); which tree at the Willows has “knees” (bald cypress); how to handle a snapping turtle (Don't!); and how the dandelion got its name (from the French “dent de lion” - tooth of the lion).

To subscribe to the newsletter visit the WPP's website.

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If you would like to host your next event at the WPP, register for a program, learn about volunteer opportunities, provide financial support, or simply to learn more about the WPP, please visit our website: www.willowsparkpreserve.org or email us at: info@willowsparkpreserve.org

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Eating to reduce your breast cancer risk.

You likely know that what you eat can impact your risk for health issues like heart disease or stroke, but did you know that diet can also impact your cancer risk?

“No cancer is completely cured or caused by your diet,” says Robin Ciocca, DO, breast cancer surgeon at Main Line Health. “That being said, there is absolutely a benefit to good nutrition and healthy eating in managing that cancer risk. Unlike our family history, gender, race or genetics, our diet is a cancer risk factor that's within our control to manage or change.”

And while there's no specific diet that has been tied to reducing breast cancer risk, studies have shown that making a few changes to what and how we eat have the potential to make a difference in lifetime breast cancer risk. Dr. Ciocca offers some advice for eating well to improve your breast - and overall - health.

cup of tea for a glass of wine a few times a week. It's likely that you look forward to the moment - not the drink.

Eat the right kind of fats.

While a high-fat diet hasn't been tied to breast cancer risk, there have been studies that examine how the type of fat you eat could impact your risk.

All fat is not created equal. Just like fiber or protein, fat is a nutrient that is important for our body and it has a role in good nutrition. Instead of packaged, processed or fried foods, get your fat intake from sources like nuts, olives, tuna, salmon, avocado, or olive oil. These foods contain monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat, which can actually help reduce plaque buildup in your arteries, improve cholesterol and reduce inflammation.

A staple of any healthy diet is lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains, and it's no surprise that eating a colorful array of produce can reduce your risk for several health issues and chronic diseases including breast cancer.

Limit alcoholic drinks to one per day.

Many studies have been conducted regarding the connection between alcohol and breast cancer risk, and all have found a similar result: The more alcoholic beverages you have per week, the higher your risk for breast and other cancers.

This doesn't mean you have to completely give up drinking, but you should limit your daily alcohol intake to one drink per day.

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A healthy diet is important and one of the many modifiable risk factors for breast cancer. But the most important and effective way to manage your risk remains annual screenings.

“An annual mammogram is the best way for us to detect and treat cancer early. It's very important for women to make their mammogram a priority every year,” says Dr. Ciocca.

Women who are at a “normal” risk for breast cancer (no genetic mutations, no personal or family history, not of Ashkenazi Jewish descent) should begin getting annual mammograms by age 45. If you are at an increased risk for breast cancer either as a result of your personal or family history or genetics, talk to your primary care provider about when you should begin screenings.

Main Line Health Cancer Care provides compassionate care through all stages of cancer treatment, from diagnosis through survivorship, for patients throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond. Dr. Ciocca sees patients in King of Prussia. To schedule an appointment with a Main Line Health cancer specialist, call 1.866.CALL.MLH (1.866.225.5654).

Fill your plate with produce.

Whenever possible, pick seasonal fruits and vegetables. These are often less expensive and contain more nutrients and less preservatives.

The importance of mammograms for managing breast cancer risk.

Pay attention to vitamin D intake.

While research has yet to show a direct link between vitamin D deficiency and breast cancer risk, several studies have indicated that there's a connection between the two.

Get your vitamin D by spending time outside (sunshine is a great source of vitamin D!) and eating foods that include this nutrient, like juice, yogurt, milk and certain kinds of fish. If foods like these aren't part of your daily diet or you are vitamin D deficient, talk to your health care provider about whether or not supplements might be an option for you.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Overweight and obesity can increase your risk for several health issues, especially cancer. While your weight is bound to fluctuate over the course of your life, try to stick to a healthy weight. Your primary care provider can help you determine what that weight is, and how to stick to it.

Keeping your weight at the same number or within the same range for a long time can be difficult. And, it can get even harder after menopause.

“Stick to the key tenets of good nutrition a healthy lifestyle focused on whole grains, lean protein, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits and vegetables - to help yourself stay on track,” says Dr. Ciocca.

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PET HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Canine Arthritis

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is excited to offer a new treatment for canine arthritis starting this May. This procedure will be performed by Rebecca Wolf, VMD, DACVS-SA. Synovetin OA® is a unique way to treat arthritis in dogs. It's not a daily NSAID pill or chew, and it's not joint surgery.

Synovetin OA is just 1 simple, safe, fast, non-surgical injection that gives your dog up to 1 full year of relief. Because Synovetin OA is dosed directly into the elbow joint, right where it hurts, it targets the source of the inflammation and pain that cause your dog to limp.

And Synovetin OA is not absorbed into your dog's body like traditional dog arthritis treatments, so you can be confident that it's a safe and effective choice.

This procedure can only be performed by licensed veterinarians at veterinary hospitals permitted to use internal radiation therapy. On rare occasions, discomfort in the treated elbow has been seen in dogs that can last up to 72 hours after treatment. Short-term home-care instructions must be followed after treatment to minimize extended close contact such as cosleeping. To review the full veterinary prescribing information, visit synovetin.com/cpinfo.

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About Dr. Wolf

About MVA:

Dr. Wolf is a small animal diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Her professional interests include minimally-invasive arthroscopic management of joint disease, and a wide array or orthopedic and soft tissue surgery as well as select neuro surgeries.

Since 1986, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA), a privately owned small animal veterinary hospital, has provided the highest quality of veterinary medicine. It's our mission to enhance and improve the lives of our patients through exceptional care. We concentrate on specialty and emergency cases only, allowing us to dedicate high-level care to the following disciplines: anesthesiology, behavioral medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, emergency, internal medicine, interventional radiology, minimally invasive surgery, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology (including CT, MRI, and I-131), and surgery.

Dr Rebecca Wolf, a Colorado native, attended Bryn Mawr College where she double majored in Chemistry and German. She went on to the University of Pennsylvania where she achieved her veterinary degree in 2006. Following her veterinary degree, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in New Jersey, and then a surgical internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Surgery in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Wolf then returned to Garden State Veterinary Specialists for her surgical residency, which she completed in 2011. and was practicing at a specialty

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INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY

Gardening Tips to Protect Your Hands, Wrists, Elbows and Shoulders Havertown, Glen Mills, Paoli and King of Prussia, we are here to care for all of your upper extremity injuries and common conditions including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and shoulder problems. Call 1-800-385-7472 or visit Hand-2ShoulderCenter.com for more information.

Spring is here - and that means that both young and young at heart are gearing up for outdoor activities. With the desire to enjoy “Mother Nature” at her finest, comes the risk of injury from cuts, scrapes, overuse or traumatic injuries. Gardening is great for your fruits, veggies and flower beds, but it can be hard on your body, particularly your hands, wrists, arms, elbows and shoulders. Here are a few tips to keep in mind while gardening this Spring: 1) Wear Protective Gloves We are more likely to get little cuts and scratches on our hands without gloves.

These cuts could lead to an infection from fungus and bacteria in the dirt. Thick, padded gloves will protect your skin. Also, keep your arms covered for better protection from poison ivy and critters like snakes, insects, spiders and rodents. Gloves also minimize stress across your joints and soft tissues, thereby minimizing arthritis and tendonitis pain.

to push up with your hands and wrists with greater force. Repetitive motion can lead to tendonitis of the wrist and elbows. Use two hands to lift a bag of soil or use both hands when using clippers. Try to alternate which hand you use while digging or spraying to avoid repetitive stress. And lastly, plan ahead and place your supplies and tools into a basket or wheelbarrow, which will more evenly distribute the stress to your joints.

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2) Use Gardening Tools Digging in new areas without tools could result in cuts and puncture wounds that may require stitches or additional wound care. When shopping for gardening tools, look for wider, softer handles that are easier on the small joints in your hands and fingers. Work with your wrist in a neutral position to avoid stress to your hand and forearm and make sure to take frequent stretch breaks every hour to reduce the stress to your back and arms. (Also, remember to safely store these sharp objects to avoid accidents!)

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INSURANCE TIPS FOR RV TRAVEL This RV travel checklist helps you pack for your trip.

Decide what amenities you want.

From rustic or Wi-Fi enabled, pools to exercise facilities, camping options run the gamut.

Get stocked up and prepared when an old-fashioned RV road trip is in your future.

Time your trip.

Plan for the days of the week, weather conditions and special events you might want to see.

Is the all-American road trip on your summer travel plans? If it is and you are planning on taking that adventure on the open road in an RV, use this maintenance and supply to-do list to plan a smooth ride.

Get motorhome or camper insured

The first step is to make sure your RV or motorhome is insured. Insuring your motorhome against damage and loss caused by common risks, such as fire, storms, theft and collision will help protect you against the unexpected on your travels. Talk to an insurance agent for more information.

Plan ahead for your RV travels

Flexibility is a perk of RV travel, but a little planning will help you avoid aimless driving, congested metropolitan areas and wasted time and save you money.

Make an itinerary.

A rough itinerary with the best places on route to eat, explore and stay will help alleviate some of the guessing.

Locate your camp sites.

Find the lot size and water, power and sewer hookups you need at GoCampingAmerica.com and GoRVing.com.

Plan your route.

Make a budget.

And stick to it.

Stock the supplies

Outfit your motorhome, RV, and campers with the comforts of home. Some necessities include: Dishes, cookware and kitchen tools,

operating safely and reduce the risk of a breakdown.

Before every trip: Check the tire pressure on your vehicle, Have the brakes inspected, Check battery fluid levels, Get your fluids topped off, and Wash and inspect the exterior, especially the roof of your RV, motorhome or camper.

Other tasks, as directed

Follow the manufacturer's suggested timeline for these tasks: Cleaning air conditioner filters,

Nonperishable food items,

Draining air from air brake tanks,

Cleaning supplies,

Lubing slide wipers and rails,

First-aid kit,

Changing engine and generator oil,

Tool kit,

Checking air, fuel, coolant and hydraulic filters,

Batteries, Flashlights & Headlamps RV-friendly toilet paper, and Soap, shampoo, linens and other bathroom supplies.

Go RVing Coalition maintains an RV essentials list to ensure your RV is completely stocked with the must-haves for an enjoyable trip.

Adjusting brakes, and Checking window, door, and roof seals.

The information in this article was obtained from various sources not associated with State Farm® (including State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates). While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. State Farm is not responsible for, and does not endorse or approve, either implicitly or explicitly, the content of any third party sites that might be hyperlinked from this page. The information is not intended to replace manuals, instructions or information provided by a manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional, or to affect coverage under any applicable insurance policy.

These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure.

State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information.

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GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

Your Yard: Swap Noxious for Conscious Plants By Dan Lynch

Pennsylvania made headlines recently when The Commonwealth added several popular species to its list of noxious plants, and banned their propagation or sale throughout the state. Controlled Plant & Noxious Weed Lists (pa.gov) The list includes two ornamentals that have been favorites of homeowners, landscapers, and city governments for years: the Bradford (or Callery) Pear (Pyrus calleryana), and the Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii). Bradford Pears, with their showy white blooms, herald the coming of spring. However, they spread easily, their wood is soft and their branches often break, and their flowers emit a putrid odor. Japanese Barberries are no better.

Luckily, many options exist for hardy, native plants that can restore ecological health to our neighborhoods.

In with the Conscious

There are many native species that support and sustain a healthy ecological balance.

Once you plant an appropriate native species in its natural habitat, it will reward you with a lifetime of beauty, water filtration, and wildlife habitat.

Let's say you have a Japanese barberry hedgerow in your front yard that was installed years ago, and now you'd like to make an upgrade. Here are some fantastic native options to consider: Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) works well in sunny, mesic locations with good drainage, and provides early spring blooms for pollinators and birds.

High bush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) are real, edible blueberries that will feed the birds and your family! Put them in a moist area, and make sure they get plenty of sun. You might want to consider acidifying your soil, too.

Out with the Noxious

While consumers can no longer buy these specific invasive species, other noxious plants still lurk on store shelves. Plants like Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) and Butterfly bushes (Buddlejadavidii) can proliferate throughout local ecosystems, but provide little to no sustenance for pollinators and wildlife. (Not one caterpillar eats the leaves of a butterfly bush, yet the bushes often crowd out native species. No caterpillars, no butterflies.)

As homeowners, we can learn about the potential threat of invasive species in our landscapes, and opt for natives instead.

Committing to more conscious practices can have an immediate, positive, compounding effect in our environmentwe just need to know what to plant.

Bush honeysuckle (Diervillasessilifolia) will give you a boom of pollinators with its fragrant flowers if you plant them in a moist, well-draining spot in the sun.

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) loves moist - but not wet - soils in the shade and can even be trained into a treelike form. Enjoy the early yellow blooms that give way to deep red berries in the summer.

Once you chose conscious over noxious plants and start your native takeover, you'll see an immediate increase in pollinators, wildlife, and water percolation - and you won't want to stop.

The role of gardens, whether intentional or not, is broader than pure ornamentation.

Each plant contributes something to the function of a wider, interwoven system, allowing us to be true land stewards, and it all starts in our own backyards.

For more information, or to learn how you can restore beauty and ecological function in your landscape, reach out to ecologists at wildlawn.com, (844)326-7334, or contact@wildlawn.com.

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TECH TOPICS

What is Tech Debt?

Tech Debt, aka “Technical debt” is a tradeoff between short-term benefits of rapid delivery and long-term value. One of the main reasons businesses experience tech debt is that they choose speed over quality. While getting into a market quicker than other companies or getting a software out to consumers quicker may seem like a positive at first, that is not always the case.

This can potentially lead to negatives when all is said and done. There are common misconceptions on what causes tech debt.

How does Tech Debt negatively impact your business?

Tech debt has several impacts on a business, whether those impacts are apparent right away or not. At first sight, these impacts may seem like a minor annoyance, but often grow and become larger issues if not resolved right away.

There are several ways that tech debt can have an impact on your business, some more impactful than others. Below are three ways tech debt impacts your business.

1. Reduced Progression One impact tech debt has on your business is paying off the "interest" that comes with it over time. The time taken to resolve tech debt is taken from progression, whether that is new projects or other upgrades. We all know that time is money and dedicating time to remediation can reduce progress.

What causes Tech Debt?

Finding the causes of tech debt are just as important as knowing how to deal with it.

There are multiple factors that directly lead to companies experiencing tech debt, and some of these factors can certainly be avoided. Here are some of the top causes of tech debt: 1. Time Pressures Companies or development teams within a company often release software, hardware, or services that may not be "complete." This occurs due to companies putting in place accelerated timelines or getting into a market quicker. What this comes down to again is a company choosing speed over quality when it comes to their products or services.

2. Outdated Hardware While intangible factors can lead to this issue, tangible factors, such as outdated computers, can also lead to it. In a way, interest also builds up with tech debt.

Putting off upgrades and replacements for hardware, essentially compounds interest, leading to paying more in the long run. Using old technology may seem like a good way to save money, but in reality, it is creating tech debt.

3. Changing Environment Industries and the consumer market are always changing and evolving. Consumer expectations always changing and new market opportunities arising, frequently create difficulties for IT leaders. Other ongoing challenges that create tech debt are new cyber threats and new market opportunities. These are factors that can be difficult to avoid or can be completely overlooked.

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2. Poor Performance Pushing out products too quickly may seem beneficial at face value but could lead to poor performance down the road. Fixing poor performance from products or bugs within products creates more technical debt, taking manpower and time away from other projects that benefit the business. Technical debt is incurred when products display poor performance, taking time to fix bugs, system crashes, etc.

3. Tarnished Trust due to Tech Debt Whether a company is using outdated hardware or outdated software, technical debt will create issues. Old hardware or software being used by companies lead to increased security risks for those companies. These security risks can put sensitive data at risk, whether it's the consumer's data or the company's data. Would a business or consumer truly have a sense of trust with a company that may be putting their sensitive data at risk?

debt and how to avoid it in the future can ultimately lead to several positives: 1. Quicker Deployment Pushing out a product or a software quickly may be a benefit for several businesses. What is being put out to the end user may not be perfect and may have bugs, but the point is, it is still in the hands of the user. When a plan is in place to fix the issues and executed properly, then the quicker deployment can most certainly be positive. This allows for you to simplify complex solutions and as a project comes to completion, tech debt becomes a higher priority.

2. Tech Debt seen as an afterthought Going along with a quicker deployment, tech debt may seem like an issue. While bugs or certain coding issues may need resolved initially, the goal is to keep these issues at bay after the first fix. One way to look at this is crossing a bridge from implementation to operation. The initial step is implementing the fixes to whatever tech debt there is. Once that is completed, the product itself should be moved to something that can be supported. As part of the operation, the product should not need extra effort and time to fix issues.

Nuage Logic can help!

Tech debt certainly can cause issues for your business, but in a way can also be a positive. Depending on what your business's goals are, the effort to initially minimize tech debt may vary. Are you unsure how to spot tech debt within your company or how to handle it? Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have!

References: https://www.clearlaunch.com/technical-debt-impact/ https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/blog/managing-theconsequences-of-technical-debt-5-stories-from-the-field/ https://themodestack.com/technical-debt-business-impacts/ https://www.bmc.com/blogs/technical-debt-explained-thecomplete-guide-to-understanding-and-dealing-with-technicaldebt/# https://www.outsystems.com/blog/posts/technical-debt/ https://martinfowler.com/bliki/TechnicalDebtQuadrant.html

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GOLF ETIQUETTE

Pick a Club

Public or Private Golf Courses?

Tips from the Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia There are over 500 golf courses in Pennsylvania. From 9-hole public courses, to historic private clubs, to prestigious resorts, golf supports thousands of jobs and generates millions in revenue across the state.

With all these options, how do you determine where to invest your time and money? Since members of the Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia play both premier public courses and private clubs* we've put together a brief overview of the Pros of Public and Private Clubs. You can figure out the cons yourself.

First, public golf is key in the Keystone State. Thousands of rounds are played on beautiful, challenging courses like Broad Run in West Chester, Wyncote in Oxford, and the Golf Course at Glen Mills.

The Pros of public courses include: Variety

Exercise your freedom of choice and explore different courses across the state. Each venue has its own gem to experience - like the island green at Bella Vista, and the 12 th hole at Pilgrim's Oak.

No barriers to entry.

Public courses are great equalizers, anyone who pays can play.

New venues, new friends.

The more you travel, the broader your network. And everyone knows golf is good for business, so enjoy making those connections with all the people you'll meet on the greens.

Price Point

Public courses offer affordable options - particularly if you walk on a weekday.

And forget about those up-front membership fees!

The Pros of Private Courses include: Course Maintenance

Private clubs pride themselves on great greens. Conditions are often better, from the tees to the pins.

Fewer players.

Want a more private game?

Play at a private course.

Greater flexibility for tee times.

Members typically have better access to the course whenever they like.

Extras

Tennis, swimming, great restaurants, ritzy locker rooms and babysitting services are just some benefits at many private clubs and resorts.

If you would like to sample the best of both worlds, why not join a group that plays everywhere? Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia's members play a variety of excellent public courses every Saturday throughout the summer. *And because we are an associate club of the Golf Association of Philadelphia, we have access to private courses during GAP Member Play Days.

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ART & CREATIVITY You are in this picture!

By Laurie Lamont Murray

Here’s a small-world, you-can-go-homeagain - story you might enjoy: I recently ‘expanded my horizons’ by starting a new gallery in Chelsea with some other artists. (I’ve been told that my art belongs there, or perhaps even in Berlin, because much as I love the Pennsylvania countryside where I live and work, I paint more abstracts than landscapes.)

As my first NY solo show was installed, I wondered (with some trepidation) what visitors to Pictor Gallery would think of my work. But it turns out that people here and in New York react in much the same way…you want to know the inspiration, and understand the process, am I right?

I love the process of creating art…thinking about what I’ll do, choosing materials and becoming immersed in the making. But what I live for is meeting visitors, hearing your stories and your thoughts. And when I’m back at work in my studio, something you said will come back to me, influencing what I’ll do next!

and mixing different styles is usually more interesting than playing it safe with more of the same. Try grouping several pieces together, unified by similar frames or elements in the artworks themselves. Just for fun you might rotate your collection from season to season.

Art does have its magic and its mystery.

Maybe that’s because artists are often trying to respond to things that can’t easily be answered. We might feel an inescapable need to address climate change, racism or war – and some very powerful pieces come into being that way. Or, our approach might be more subtle, expressed with certain colors, techniques or symbolism. Regardless, I think that viewers who take the time to study a work of art become part of what we make.

And for those who collect, art becomes a part of you: A landscape might carry you away from a stressful or overly gray day. Something whimsical can capture your sense of humor. A face or figure reminds you of someone, and a purely abstract piece opens you to the pleasure of design in its own right, with surprises every time you look at it.

Does everything you collect have to be from a well known artist, or even an original? No to both. Mix and match with confidence. Who is going to care whether your secret favorite piece was inexpensive? Those who mind don’t matter, as the saying goes.

As an interior designer, I have been asked so many times, “Where do we start?” Truthfully there is no one rule that must be obeyed.

A wonderful piece of art can be the starting point for a great room design

Dreamscape by Linda Dubin Garfield

WHAT’S COMING UP, NEAR YOU! If you collect art, you are familiar with the many galleries and art fairs in our area.

Most of these are juried, so you know that what you’ll see has been vetted.

Wayne Art Center’s much anticipated Plein Air Festival is coming up in May. In July, ARTsisters will be exhibiting at Main Line Art Center.

The Delaware Valley Art League is showing at Greenbank Mills in Wilmington, April through July.

And the very popular Chester County Studio Tour will be May 14 and 15 this year.

You can get a taste of what will be showing at the Opening event, hosted by Chester County Art Association. And I hope you’ll stop by to see me and my guest artists at Studio 56!

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