Haverford Township Newsletter Fall 2018

Township of HAVERFORD PENNSYLVANIA

FALL 2018 NEWSLETTER

Steve D'Emilio 1st Ward Commissioner

Mario Oliva 2nd Ward Commissioner

Kevin McCloskey 3rd Ward Commissioner

Daniel J. Siegel 4th Ward Commissioner

Andy Lewis 5th Ward Commissioner

Larry Holmes 6th Ward Commissioner

James E. McGarrity 7th Ward Commissioner

Gerry Hart 8th Ward Commissioner

William F. Wechsler 9th Ward Commissioner

Hello Neighbors, Hopefully, you had a safe, enjoyable summer and are looking forward to the many fun fall events coming up in Haverford Township.

Haverford Township Day, which takes place this year on Saturday, October 6, is sure to be a great day to enjoy with family, friends and neighbors.

This year's theme is “A Compassionate Community,” and it centers on the everyday acts of kindness and self-sacrificing experiences that stitch each of us together throughout our Township.

The entertainment includes a zip line, magic show, bands, Haverford High School orchestra, and children's rides. th

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On October 13 and 14 from noon to 9:30 p.m., Kelly Music for Life is hosting an Italian Festival. The event will be held at Cardinal John Foley School located at 300 E Eagle Rd, Havertown.

A blood drive will be hosted at the CREC on Thursday, October 11th from 1 to 6 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “CREC” to select your spot.

Blood pressure screenings sponsored

by Main Line Health will also be held in the CREC lobby the first Monday of every month from 9-11 a.m.

Upcoming dates are October 1, November 5, and December 3.

Lastly, to provide residents with the opportunity to observe as many meetings of its Boards and Commissions as possible, the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission meetings are now broadcast live. Live meetings can be seen on Haverford Township's cable channels and are available immediately after their conclusion on our YouTube channel. Zoning

Hearing Board meetings are generally held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:45 p.m. with Planning Commission meetings on the second and fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m., excluding holidays and a limited summer schedule. Meeting agendas may be found on our website at www.havertownship.org the Monday prior to the scheduled meeting date.

Have a wonderful fall!

Inside This Issue Contact Information................................2 Haverford Township Day .........................5 Parade Route ..........................................6 Leaf Collection Schedule .........................8 Sewer & Flood Insurance Notice............10 Home Rehabilitation Assistance............10 Back To School Traffic Safety .................12 Environmental Update ..........................14 Library News.........................................18 Senior Workshops.................................20 Grange Estate Events.............................22 Skatium News .......................................24 CREC News & Events.........................26-28 Health Corner .......................................30

Haverford Township • 1014 Darby Road • Havertown, PA • Delaware County • 610-446-1000 • www.haverfordtownship.org

Important Contact Information: Haverford Township Contact Numbers Township Building - 1014 Darby Road - Havertown, PA ...........610-446-1000 Township Manager ..............................................ext. 2232 Finance Office-Accountant ..................................ext. 2243 Human Resources................................................ext. 2233 Finance Office- Accounts Payable........................ext. 2244 Code Enforcement- Permit & Contractor License Finance Office- Payroll/Accountant .....................ext. 2246 ..........................................................................ext. 2252 Health Department..............................................ext. 2501 Code Enforcement-Rentals ..................................ext. 2274 Planning Department ..........................................ext. 2254 Finance Office-Director........................................ext. 2240 Public Works Department....................................ext. 2264 Finance Office- Real Estate/Sewer/Trash Zoning Department..............................................ext. 2253 Billing & Certifications ......................................ext. 2242 Asst. Twp. Mgr, Haverford Reserve/Recreation Dept. ........ ..................................................................610-446-9397 Township Auditor: Ross Anderson

Board of Commissioners

Township Constables: Jay Zeminski Jack Cunningham Haverford Township School District Board of Directors Haverford Township School District 50 East Eagle Rd., Havertown..610-853-5900 Business Manager/Board Secretary Robert Riegel School Board Members Lawrence A. Feinberg, President Kimberly Allen-Stuck, Ph.D., Vice-President Alisa Clyne, Ph.D. Ari Flaisher Kristin Larsen Joseph P. Martin, Ph.D. P.E. Susan Mingey Salvatore Scinto Bridget Wiedeman Surrey in Havertown Community Center for Older Adults 1105 Earlington Road, Havertown, PA 19083 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-446-2070

Haverford Township is governed by nine Township Commissioners who are elected by the residents of each of its nine wards. Commissioners elect their own President and Vice-President at the beginning of each year. The Commissioners appoint a Township Manager, who oversees all Township staff. Regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 1014 Darby Road, Havertown, PA. Meetings are taped and aired on Comcast Channel 10 and Verizon Channel 38: Tuesday (if available) at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m., Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Friday at 10:00 a.m., and Monday at 7:00 p.m.

President: Bill Wechsler, V ice-President: Larry Holmes

1st Ward Steve D'Emilio 200 Walnut Hill Lane Havertown, PA 19083 610-449-5685 sdemilio@havtwp.org

2nd Ward Mario Oliva 1215 Garfield Avenue Havertown, PA 19083 610-551-3846 moliva@havtwp.org

3rd Ward Kevin McCloskey, Esquire 2436 Whitby Road Havertown, PA 19083 267-414-7393 kmccloskey@havtwp.org

4th Ward Daniel J. Siegel, Esquire 1705 Marilyn Drive Havertown, PA 19083 610-446-1117 dansiegel@4haverford.com

5th Ward Andy Lewis 356 Exeter Road Haverford, PA 19041 610-675-4467 allewis4@gmail.com

6th Ward Larry Holmes, Esquire 2109 Chestnut Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 215-575-7153 lholmes@dilworthlaw.com

7th Ward James E. McGarrity 401 Kenmore Road Havertown, PA 19083 610-446-8088 commmcgarrity@comcast.net

8th Ward Gerry Hart 610 Penfield Avenue Havertown, PA 19083 267-408-1088 ghart@havtwp.org

9th Ward William F. Wechsler 108 N. Morgan Avenue Havertown, PA 19083 610-789-2299 bwechsler@havtwp.org

United States Senators: Patrick Toomey The William Green Bldg., Suite 940C 600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-597-7200 Robert Casey 555 Walnut Street, 1st Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 . . . . . . . 202-224-6324 PA 17th Senatorial District Daylin Leach 601 S. Henderson Road King of Prussia, PA 19406.........610-768-4200 PA 163rd Legislative District Jamie Santora 5248 Township Line Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026................610-789-2695 PA 166th Legislative District Gregory S. Vitali 1001 East Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083 ..............610-789-3900 2

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Haverford Township Day Saturday, October 6 24th Annual

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Haverford Township Day Celebrating A Compassionate community Please join us in our celebration of our community with over 200 craft, flea market and food vendors, 3 stages of music, children's rides, a zip line, free ice skating and the allcomers parade featuring the Haverford High School marching band! Haverford Township Day is sure to bring smiles to the thousands of residents who participate.

Our theme for the 24th Haverford Township Day is “A Compassionate Community”.

Compassion in this sense means to feel the struggles, sorrow, loneliness of our neighbors and those in our community and feeling compelled to do something about it . It may be through assisting an elderly neighbor, bringing meals to a family in crisis, comforting a friend who has suffered a loss, welcoming into your home someone who lost their home or children giving their toys to others…

Schedule of Events Skatium Stage 9-11AM 1-3:45PM 10AM-3PM 11AM-3PM

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2:30-4PM

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Newspaper Taxis (Music of the Beatles) Matt’s Machine (Rock, Pop, Soul) Skatium Arena Zip Line Henna Tattoos (Talia Kassie) Stilt Walker (Dick Rainer) Juggler (Jonathan Perry) Skatium Arena Personalized Pet Bandanas (Joyce Lapp) Nail Art (Natalie Ayoub) Face Painter (Nancy the Clown)

12:15-1PM 1-3:45PM

Kids Entertainment (Janine Kelly) Jimmy Jorge & The Latin Express

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Brookline Blvd Magic Show (Poly the Magician) Train, Moon Bounch, etc. (Children’s Rides)

Balloon Sculptures (Silly Reba)

1-3:45PM

Brookline Fire House 12-12:45PM Haverford High School (Orchestra) Yale Rd. Stage The De La Salle Orchestra (Big Band Music)

Free Skating at Skatium

See Parade Map of Page 6

21st Annual 5K Run/Walk for Merry Place Kick off Haverford Township Day with a run/walk for Merry Place. Join your friends and neighbors and enjoy a run through the center of Havertown. The race begins and ends at the Middle School.

The race starts at 8:30 a.m., registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Pre registration fee: $25 for adults $10 for runners under 16.

Race day fee: $30 adults, $15 kids.

Register now at www.haverfordtownship.org/parks 2017 HTD 5K Run/Walk Winners

*Proceeds from the 5K Run funded re-paving of the pathways at Merry Place.

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Leaf Collection

2018 Leaf Collection Schedule & Information Week of October 29 Week of November 5 Week of November 12 Week of November 19 Week of November 26 Week of December 3 Week of December 10 Week of December 17

Wards 1-2-3-4 Wards 5-6-7 Wards 8-9 Wards 1-2 Wards 3-4 Wards 6-7 Wards 8-9 Ward 5 & clean up

Signs will be posted the week prior to pickup THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

THE TOWNSHIP MUST STRICTLY ENFORCE THE FOLLOWING POLICIES: Leaves must be placed at the curb. Do not pile leaves in the roadway.

All leaves must be placed curbside and ready for pickup by 6:30 a.m. on Monday of the week designated for your area. The Township will not return for leaves placed at the curb after the pickup has occurred.

Please do not bag leaves. Bagged leaves will not be collected during curbside leaf collection or with yard waste collection. If you must dispose of leaves prior to the designated pickup, bagged leaves will be collected with trash. Every bag of leaves included with trash cost the taxpayers money.

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Insurance Notice

SEWER BACKUP AND FLOODING INSURANCE

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AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP

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Sewer backups and flooding can cause devastating property damage and are not covered by standard homeowners’ insurance policies. The majority of these claims are the responsibility of the property owner.

Sewage from sanitary sewer lines occasionally back up into houses through drain pipes. These backups not only cause extensive water damage that is difficult and expensive to repair, but also create health hazards.

Haverford Township is not responsible for damages caused by sewers, drains and sump pumps except under limited/special circumstances provided by the PA Municipal Immunity laws.

Township residents must be aware that they should review their homeowner’s, flood and sewer backup insurance coverage with their agent/insurance company in order to properly protect their personal residences—probably the most valuable tangible asset that we all have.

Article I, Section 149-3, subsection C (2), Sewer Service Regulations of the Township Code states that all sewer service laterals from the Township’s sewer, regardless of location, are the property of the customer and/or owner and shall be maintained by him in good condition and repair.

Please pay particular attention to the following coverages: Coverage for Sewers, Drains and Sump Pumps: This valuable coverage is not included under your standard homeowner's policy but can be purchased by endorsement for an additional premium.

Flood Coverage: Flood coverage is not included under your homeowner’s policy. However, flood insurance is available under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and can be obtained through your insurance agent or broker.

The Township does not provide flood insurance.

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS OF ALL AGES If you meet the 2018 Income Limits below you may be eligible to receive assistance with home repairs, including heater & roof replacement and other items. total income from all sources Household Size Total Income ** Less Than **Current and for all deed holders and residents.

1 $46,600 This is a Federally and State funded program 2 $53,250 operated by Haverford Township.

3 $59,900 To apply call Anthony J. Dunleavy Associates, 4 $66,550 Inc. at (610) 352-5555 and ask for a 5 $71,900 Rehabilitation Program Application.

Assistance is offered on an EQUAL 6 $77,250 OPPORTUNITY BASIS. If you need language 7 $82,550 assistance due to a Limited English 8 $87,850 Proficiency, please request it when you call.

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Back To School Traffic Safety School Buses & Traffic Safety With a new school year underway, motorists are reminded to be vigilant of school children and school buses. Here are some important safety tips when sharing the road with school buses:

3 Be alert. Children walking to or from their bus are usually very comfortable with their surroundings. This makes them more likely to take risks, ignore hazards or fail to look both ways when crossing the street.

until the school children who may have alighted from the school bus have reached a place of safety. The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection at which a school bus is stopped shall stop his vehicle at that intersection until the flashing red signal lights are no longer actuated.

3 Never pass a school bus on the right. It is illegal and could have tragic consequences.

(g) EXCEPTIONS FROM STOPPING REQUIREMENTS. The driver of a vehicle upon a highway or trafficway with separate roadways need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus with actuated red signal lights which is on a different roadway.

3 It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

3 School buses use yellow flashing lights to alert motorists that they are preparing to stop to load or unload children. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign arm signals to motorists that the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off the bus.

3 Pennsylvania law requires that traffic in both directions stop on undivided roadways when students are entering or exiting a school bus.

3 Traffic behind the school bus (traveling in the same direction) must stop.

3 The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit.

3 Stop your car far enough from the bus to allow children the necessary space to safely enter and exit the bus.

The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code provides strict penalties for drivers who fail to obey speed limits in school zones and stopped school buses. The Vehicle Code reads in part: 3345. Meeting or overtaking school bus. (a) DUTY OF APPROACHING DRIVER WHEN RED SIGNALS ARE FLASHING. Except as provided in subsection (g), the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking any school bus stopped on a highway or trafficway shall stop at least ten feet before reaching the school bus when the red signal lights on the school bus are flashing and the side stop signal arms are activated under section 4552(b.1) (relating to general requirements for school buses). The driver shall not proceed until the flashing red signal lights are no longer actuated. In no event shall a driver of a vehicle resume motion of the vehicle

(j) PENALTY. A person who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $ 250 AND receive 5 points on their license.

3365. Special speed limitations. (b) SCHOOL ZONES. When passing through a school zone as defined and established under regulations of the department, no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour. An official traffic-control device shall indicate the beginning and end of each school zone to traffic approaching in each direction. Establishment of a school zone, including its location and hours of operation, shall be approved by the department. (d) PENALTY. i) For a violation of subsection (b), a fine of not more than $ 500 if the person exceeds the maximum speed limit by more than 11 miles per hour AND receive 5 points on their license.

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Environmental Update we need to do to merely keep at least as many trees in the Township as there were in the previous year.

Why Being a Tree City is Important to Haverford

There are many important reasons to at least maintain and even increase our tree canopy.

Trees are important to municipal health. For example, 100 large mature trees intercept 204,000 gallons of rainfall per year, reducing the need for stormwater controls, and providing cleaner water. The cost benefit of trees is very simple. As Tree City notes: Haverford has once again been able to achieve the status of a Tree City USA, one of 3,400 communities across the country to meet Tree City standards. You are already a proud resident of Haverford Township; why should you care about The Tree City USA program?

Most of us believe trees are an important part of our environment, but we don't think much about how our community maintains its tree canopy. We know trees add important value to any property and potentially increase property values from 720%; but, do we consider how every tree that is lost, for whatever reason, impacts to our whole environment? Because managing the tree environment is a complex process, the Township has made an important step toward creating a community vision by being a Tree City USA because the program provides a framework "to manage and expand" public trees.

Tree City USA requires communities to meet four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day. These standards are the bare bones of what

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For 100 trees over 40 years, the costs of planting and maintaining the tree and area around is $89,000. The benefits those trees provide in terms of energy conservation, air and water quality, as well as real estate value, is $161,000 for a payoff of $72,000.

And at the end of 40 years those trees are still working for you! Trees are one of the few assets that don't depreciate.

To be a Tree City, the community needs an active Tree Board. Haverford has a Shade Tree Commission, a voice for trees in Haverford, which has a number of duties including making recommendations and providing advice to the Township about: the planting, removal, maintenance, care and protection of shade trees in the public streets, highways and public parks; preventing the spread of disease which may injure or destroy shade trees; and the treeplanting program. Most important to you, as a citizen, is that the Commission may receive and investigate citizen inquiries concerning shade trees and make recommendations pursuant to them. The Shade Tree Commission meets the last Monday of each month at 7:30 in the Township Building. Join us and make your support for trees known.

To learn more about Tree City, go to www.arborday.org/programs/treecityusa

What is Impervious Surface?

Impervious Surface- A surface that prevents the infiltration of water into the ground.

Impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, streets, sidewalks, pavements, driveway areas, or roofs. Any surface areas designed to be gravel or crushed stone shall be regarded as impervious surfaces.

Impervious surfaces reduce the amount of rainwater that can be absorbed into the ground. When there is less ground for water to penetrate, it can quickly flow directly into stormsewers and creeks, increasing the likelihood of more frequent and more severe flooding. Additionally, pollutants are unable to penetrate an impervious surface. Rainfall may carry these pollutants directly into our waterways resulting in water that is unfit for wildlife or recreational activities.

Water runoff from an acre of paved surface is approximately ten to twenty times greater than an acre of grass. Materials such as crushed stone, porous concrete, and pervious pavers can provide various amounts of infiltration but are not considered 100% pervious.

To minimize the impact of water runoff, impervious surface coverage is limited to a maximum percentage per property, which varies by zoning district. Any additional increase of concrete, brick, asphalt, etc. on a property requires a building permit prior to construction.

A worksheet to help calculate this percentage, building permit applications, and additional information can be found on our website at www.HaverfordTownship.org under “Apply for Permit.” To find your designated zoning district, please search “Zoning Map.”

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Library News

Haverford Township Free Library 1601 Darby Road Havertown, PA 19083 610-446-3082 Library Hours: Monday through Wednesday .....................10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Thursdays .....10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fridays ..........10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays......10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sundays ..........1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Closings: st Wednesday, October 31 Closing at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 21st Closing at 5:00 p.m. nd Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Dayrd Friday, November 23 Day After Thanksgiving Monday, December 24th Christmas Eve th Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day Wednesday, December 26th Day After Christmasst Monday, December 31 New Year’s Evest Tuesday, January 1 , 2019 New Year’s Day

2nd Annual Dewey Decimal Dash 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday, November 10, 2018 8:00 am Haverford Township Free Library All proceeds go to supporting the Library's collections, services and programs!

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Remembering: Philip Roth, Tom Wolfe & Ursula LeGuin Join us as we examine the work of three significant authors who have recently passed away: Philip Roth, Tom Wolfe & Ursula LeGuin. All three of these writers astutely depicted the current state of the times in which they wrote, but also had a remarkable understanding of the future which gives their work a powerful relevance today.

Our books will include American Pastoral by Philip Roth, Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe and Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin.

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Discussions will be led by HTFL Board President Phil Goldsmith. Books are available

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Registration required.

Register at HaverfordLibrary.org.

Venue: Board Room Haverford Township Free Library Upcoming Dates: October 8, 2018.............7:00 pm - 8:30 pm November 12, 2018.......7:00 pm - 8:30 pm December 10, 2018 .......7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Senior Workshops Haverford Township Senior Workshop at the Haverford CREC Tuesday October 9th from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Celebrating over 60 years of community education!

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Presented by Robert Madonna, CEO of Surrey: Surrey Services for seniors: learn about free transportation, dental and other services for older adults.

Retirement Financial Planning: Risks and Opportunities Prior to and During Retirement

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Fall classes begin in September!

Many classes begin in October, like, “The History of Haverford Township” and “Microsoft Excel”. Come join us for some new and exciting topic such as “Couples Cooking; Fire & Ice” and “Making Clay Pendants”. How about trying something like, “He Said Beer, She Said Wine.” or, “Culinary Boot Camp.”?

Want Yoga? We offer all kinds of Yoga classes, including “ Laughing Yoga!”

You can still sign up for your favorites, such as dance, music, sports, crafts, languages, fitness, technology and food.

Pick up a Brochure at local vendors, libraries, the HT Administration Building, or the HTAS office, 1105 Earlington Road, 610-446-8022, or register on line at www.haverfordadultschool.org Ask about our “Golden Age” discount.

HTAS, it's the place for you to learn, grow, connect!

Haverford Township Historical Society Haverford Township Historical Society is proud to showcase some of the Township's most charming and historic homes in a House Tour this holiday season. As always we will be showcasing homes spanning the 19th and 20th centuries.

Add this event to your holiday calendar!

The eleventh annual holiday house tour will be held on December 2nd from 1 - 4pm.

For ticket information, please call Terri Dougherty at 610-803-9153. Ticket prices remain unchanged, $20 for members and $25 for non-HTHS members. Mark your calendars to kick off the holiday season. All proceeds benefit ongoing upgrades for the historical society.

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Grange Estate Events

Grange Estate Fall Open House & Pumpkin Painting

Holidays at the Grange Estate

Sunday, October 14, 1:00 pm 4:00 pm.

Enjoy painting a pumpkin and making a scarecrow on this fun Fall day. The mansion will be open for free tours, however, there is a charge for the pumpkins and the scarecrows. Bring clothing for scarecrows.

Mansion Tours and Cobbs Creek Lines Holiday Railroad Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25 Every Saturday and Sunday until January 6, 2019.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tours of the festively decorated mansion.

Admission: $5 per person.

Cobbs Creek Lines Holiday Railroad 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Admission: Free!

Donations are welcome.

Mansion Tours Every Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm 4:00 pm.

Last day of mansion tours is Sunday, Oct. 28, reopening Nov. 24 for holiday tours.

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Holiday Party Saturday, December 1, 4:00 pm 7:00 pm $35 per person, $60 per couple.

LIGHT refreshments, holiday punches and dessert. Musical entertainment.

Kids Photos with the Trains Saturday, December 8 10:00 am - Noon

Bring your kids for a free photo with the train layout. We supply the camera, lighting, and trains. You bring the kids and an email address. We'll send you the photo to use for holiday cards, Facebook, or family album.

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November 25 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm to January 6, 2019. Unique and handcrafted gifts on sale at the Gift Shoppe.

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Skatium News The Haverford Skatium has been the premier winter sports facility in Delaware County since it opened its doors in 1974. Proudly serving Haverford Township, the rink offers the best NHL regulation sized rink with year round ice hockey, figure skating, camps, clinics, skating lessons, public skating and special events.

In addition to our facilities programs the rink features the Have-A-Burger restaurant and Hockeytown Pro Shop. Both are privately owned and are valuable parts of our facility.

1002 Darby Road Havertown, PA 19083 610- 853-2225 Information Line 610-853-3252 Business Office www.haverfordskatium.com Facebook: Haverford Skatium Twitter: @HavSkatium

Fall and Winter Public Skating Hours:

Sundays 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Friday Evenings 7:00 p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Saturdays 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

All times subject to change.

Please call or check our website or Facebook for the most up to date schedule.

Prices:

Adult: $8.00 Child (Under 6): $6.00 Seniors: $3.00 Skate Rental: $2.00 Skate Helpers: $3.00 Cash, Credit (Visa or MasterCard) or Check Accepted!

Haverford Township Day:

Be sure to stop in and say hello on Saturday October 6th. Our annual One Day Only Passbook Sale! 10 session Passbooks will be just $50.00! ($60.00 with Skate Rentals) for those who need it. In addition to our annual Free Public Skating session from 2:30PM 4:00PM, there will also a Haverford Ice Hockey Event as well as a Crossroads Figure Skating Club performance. More information will be available on our website closer to Haverford Township Day.

and Winter season. We also offer special Group Rate Pricing during any one of our Public Skating Sessions. For more info please call Rick Turnbull at 610-853-3252 or email at rturnbull@havtwp.org

Learn to Skate Program:

Group Lessons are offered on Tuesdays from 4:00p.m.

5:00 p.m. & Sunday from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. A Learn To Play hockey clinic is also offered on Sundays from 1:55 p.m. - 2:55p.m.

More information can be found on our website under the “Learn to Skate” tab or by visiting www.crossroads figureskatingclub.org

The Skatium is the PROUD home of the following Hockey clubs:

Hawks Skatium Memberships: Haverford Ice Hockey Club 10 Admission Passbook for use at any of our Public Skating Sessions $65.00 Township Residents ($75.00 with Skate Rental) $70.00 Non-Residents ($80.00 with Skate Rental)

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www.haverfordhawks.com Ages: Mites (8 and under) through Midget Major (18 and under) Games on Fall / Winter Saturdays and Sundays Haverford Fords Hockey Club:

Inter County Scholastic Ice Hockey League: Games on Fall/ Winter Monday, Thursday and Friday Evenings until the end of February Admission is $5.00 for Varsity games. Check our website for schedule! www.icshl.org St. Joseph's University Men's Ice Hockey: Games on Fall/ Winter Saturday and Sunday Afternoon/Nights.

Admission is $5.00, Check our website for schedule!

We are also the home of The Episcopal Academy Varsity and JV Ice Hockey Teams Crossroads Figure Skating Club The Crossroads Figure Skating Club is an official member of United States Figure Skating and provides skating programs to encourage participation and achievement in the sport of Figure Skating for ages 3 through adult. For more information please visit www.crossroadsfigure skatingclub.com

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High School Varsity, JV, and Girls Varsity, Middle School Varsity and JV as well as an Elementary team.

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Hockeytown is your stop for all your Ice Hockey Equipment needs as well as ordering T-Shirts, Screen Printing and Embroidery for any team or company event.

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Community Recreation & Environmental Center

Drop-IN for Fun & Fitness at the CREC 9000 Parkview Drive at Haverford Reserve ¡ 484-380-2730

The CREC Fitness Center was designed to give you the health benefits of nature and the outdoors in a comfortable, welcoming setting. Away from the traffic, noise and stress, you can strengthen and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

To reserve a space at the CREC or to view a video about rental opportunities, visit www.haverfordtownship.org/parks or e-mail CRECRental@havtwp.org.

Preferred pricing for Haverford Township residents/businesses Easy access to I-476 State of the art A/V technology Green-friendly, LEED certified facility Friendly support staff Flexible rooms and breakout space Rentals everyday of the week Outdoor deck overlooking Reserve Catering kitchen

FREE Blood Pressure Screenings at the CREC Bryn Mawr Hospital Community Health Services is providing Blood Pressure Screenings Location: CREC Lobby, 9000 Parkview Drive Mondays October 1st th November 5 December 3rd 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Walking Track & Fitness Center Hours Location: CREC 9000 Parkview Drive Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays- 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

FREE to Haverford Residents!

Fitness at the CREC Residents - $5 Non-residents - $7 Discount passes available: 10 passes $40 Resident $50 Non-resident 20 passes $60 Resident $75 Non-resident 30 passes $75 Resident $90 Non-resident No Membership Fees, No Annual Fees.

Day Trips and Tickets Radio City Christmas Show Join us on our annual NYC holiday bus trip to New York City to see the famous Radio City Rockettes Holiday show. Trip includes free time in New York City and great seats to the holiday matinee show. Date: Wed Dec 12, Fee, $149, Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 7:30am and returns at approximately 7:30pm

Fall Discount Special

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Take in New York City in all of its holiday splendor. Spend the day shopping, seeing a show, or visiting a museumit's up to you.

Date: Wed Dec 12, Fee $59, Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 7:30am and returns at approximately 7:30pm We will email a trip itinerary one week prior to the trip. Trip times are subject to change.

*Discount Special*3 months unlimited use $63 - resident $75 - nonresident Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm Residents - $3 (10 passes $25) Non-residents - $5 (10 passes $35) Pickleball starts October 1.

An Itinerary will be emailed to the contact person for day trips 2 weeks prior to your trip.

For New York shows we will only cancel if the show is cancelled.

Discount Ski Tickets Tickets will be available for sale in late December. Stop by the Recreation Dept. in the Township Building to pick up your ski tickets to Pocono Resorts.

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Food for Thought - Hand Safety in the Kitchen Also, overuse and repetitive stress injuries from food prep can inflame and damage the tendons in your fingers and wrists. If you're doing a lot of food preparation all at once, such as cutting multiple pounds of potatoes, be sure to take frequent breaks to give your hands a rest.

By Meredith N. Osterman, M.D., Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center Even chefs with world-class knife skills sometimes slice and dice a finger instead of the vegetable they meant to chop. If you're a home cook, amateur baker, or backyard barbecue connoisseur, the dangers lurking around the kitchen are just as real for you.

What If You're Injured?

If you do cut yourself during food preparation, apply pressure to the laceration using a clean cloth.

If the injury isn't serious, it will

stop bleeding in about 15 minutes. If the bleeding continues longer than that or if you lose feeling, you should seek medical attention. If the bleeding is profuse, the wound is deep, or if you suffer a puncture wound, consider it a medical emergency and call 911.

Meredith N. Osterman, M.D., is an orthopaedic hand surgeon with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, and a member of the medical staff of CrozerKeystone Health System and Jefferson Health. Dr. Osterman welcomes new patients in her Havertown, Glen Mills, and South Philadelphia offices. To schedule Cooking for your family and an appointment with Dr. friends can be one of the most Osterman, call 1-800-385-PHSC. rewarding experiences. Just make Visit Hand2ShoulderCenter.com sure you're careful and take the for more information.

SPONSORED CONTENT proper precautions to avoid accidents.

Lacerations from knives make up the majority of hand injuries that doctors see in the emergency room, and many of these happen in the kitchen. In fact, food prep is one of the most danger-prone activities around the house, based on the number of injuries treated in ERs and ORs. With a little extra care and awareness around the kitchen, you can avoid many of those painful accidents that could lead to stitches, surgery, and a stay in the hospital.

Dangers in Plain Sight Kitchen knives obviously have the potential to cause injury, but the real danger associated with them may be hard to spot since it's somewhat counter-intuitive.

Studies have shown that sharper knives are actually safer than dull ones.

Sharper knives cut more efficiently, so they lower your risk for injury by reducing the number of cuts you have to make during the preparation process.

You also apply less force with sharper knives, which means that what you're cutting is less likely to move and expose your finger to the blade instead.

Other blades around the house, like those found in blenders and garbage disposals, can cause significant injuries and even amputations in a blink of an eye.

Never try to clean or clear a jam when these machines are on or plugged in.

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Upcoming Events At The CREC Coffee With a Cop

Wed., Oct. 3 (9-11am) Pop in to the CREC and join us for a cup of coffee with Haverford's Finest. It's valuable to meet the officers that help keep Haverford Township safe. No registration required.

Composting 101

Sun., November 11 (2-3:30pm) Location: CREC Composting is a natural way to recycle decomposed organic materials. This process of decomposition creates compost, or rich soil.

Statistics estimate that regular composting at home can remove roughly 500 pounds of household waste each year. This simple act directly benefits the environment by redirecting and repurposing waste once sent to landfills or incinerators.

Come and learn how!

Make an Edible Bird House

Great Pumpkin Carve

Sat., October 27 (10-11:30am) Fun for the entire family and no mess at home! We supply the carving tools, you bring the pumpkin. Fee: $5 per pumpkin Please register ahead at www.HaverfordTownship.org/Parks.

Bring your own pumpkin (BYOP).

Sun., November 11 (2-3:30pm) Location: CREC Hands on workshophave fun making a wreath (edible glue, bird seed, raisins, dried fruit and decorations) that the birds can actually eat.

Good for adult, older children, adult and child over 7. A little messy!

Please register ahead at www.HaverfordTownship .org/Parks so we have all the supplies.

Fee: $10 (for supplies)

Chilly Trail Run

Saturday, December 1, 9AM Meeting Location: CREC Lobby Fee: $30 for adults; $15 ages 17 & under This 5K run will take you through 3 miles of beautiful trails in the Haverford Reserve. Great for beginners and seasoned trail runners alike!

Register at www.HaverfordTownship.org/Parks.

2017 Chilly Trail Run Winners

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Health Corner SPONSORED CONTENT

Main Line Health chief of colorectal surgery explains new ACS guidelines for colorectal cancer screenings

John H Marks, MD

Chief of colorectal surgery, Main Line Health and medical director of the Harry Paul Mirabile, Sr. Colorectal Cancer Center at Lankenau Medical Center

The American Cancer Society (ACS) released new recommendations for colorectal cancer screening guidelines, including the age screenings should begin for colorectal cancer.

Previously, the screening age for a person at average risk was 50. The new guidelines have reduced that age to 45.

“By lowering the screening age, our goal is to detect colorectal cancer earlier in patients who are at an increased risk for the disease,” explains John Marks, MD, chief of colorectal surgery at Main Line Health. “Even with advances in detection and treatment, colorectal cancer is the number one abdominal malignancy that affects both men and women. Roughly one in 20 Americans will develop this cancer, and the tragedy is that it is entirely preventable by getting a colonoscopy.”

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Last year, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that colon cancer rates increased from one percent to 2.4 percent annually since the mid-1980s among adults age 20 - 39. For the 39 years encompassed in the study, rectal cancer rates grew 3.2 percent annually for adults age 20 - 39.

colorectal cancer screening methods. While colonoscopy remains the gold standard for both the detection and treatment of colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps, other options are available. In its new guidelines, the ACS recommends choosing from six different types of screening tests:

“Colon and rectal cancer have, historically, affected older men and women. But the most recent research shows an increase in the number of adults in their twenties and thirties who are being diagnosed with these cancers, particularly rectal cancer, and this requires doctors and patients to sit up and take notice,” says Dr. Marks.

Highly sensitive fecal immunochemical test annually Highly sensitive guaiac-based fecal occult blood test annually Multi-targeted stool DNA test every three years Colonoscopy every 10 years Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) every five years Flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years

What about people with a high risk of colorectal cancer?

If you're already at an increased risk for colorectal cancer as a result of your lifestyle or family history, you may need to begin screenings at an earlier age. Talk to your health care provider about your risk factors and what age you should begin screenings.

People who are at high or increased risk for colorectal cancer can include those with: A family or personal history of colon or rectal cancer or colorectal polyps.

A family or personal history of other cancers: ovarian, uterine, gastric and breast.

A history of inflammatory bowel disease.

A personal history of radiation to the abdomen or pelvic area as a result of cancer treatment.

Your options for colorectal cancer screening The ACS' new guidelines also issue recommendations about

“If one of these screenings tests is positive, get a colonoscopy for a more accurate diagnosis,” explains Dr. Marks. “A colonoscopy can detect potentially cancerous polyps and lesions before they develop into cancer or a more progressive form of cancer.”

Don't delay a colorectal screening If you're noticing any of the following symptoms of colorectal cancer-regardless of your age or health status-call your health care provider: A change in bowel habits, like diarrhea or constipation Rectal bleeding Blood in the stool Abdominal pain or cramping Weakness and fatigue Unintended weight loss These can be early signs of colorectal cancer, and timely treatment can affect your choice of treatment options and survival.

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