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Contents Area Contact Information ................2 Community Events...........................5 Teens “Juuling” At School ............6-7 Teen Drivers & Defensive Skills.......8 Is Your Car Ready For Spring ..........9 Jenkins Arboretum New Children’s ..

Garden To Open Spring............10 Jenkins Arboretum 2018 Green Ribbon Native Plants ...............11 Backyard Nature............................12 Protecting Your Trees.....................13 Health Corner - Heart Skips ..........14 App Connests Victims & First Responders........................15 Senior Lifestyles ............................18 Recipe Page - Preserved Lemons ..19 Valley Forge Park Alliance.......20-21 Pool Safety ....................................22 Active Shooter Situations .........23-24 Household Hazardous Waste Events & Materials...............25-26 Craft Page - Pressed Herbs............27 Wayne Art Center Scheudle......28-30

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Spring is here and starting May 19 Upper Merion Farmers Market will be open every Saturday! Whether you're running around checking out all the newcomers, or looking for a quiet oasis away from all of the hubbub, it's a great time to visit the Market! Your favorite vendors will be here with the best in fresh produce and locally-sourced products.

Every week brings a variety of vendors and new produce at the Upper Merion Farmers Market. We have all the fixin's to make a complete meal. You'll find plenty of tomatoes, green beans, and beets. Look for sweet corn making an appearance.

How about fresh peaches for dessert?

The Upper Merion Farmers Market features Second Saturday events that are centered on a theme. Come July 14 for Zucchini 500 races, August 11 for Family Fun Day, and September 8 for Health and Wellness Day. The Upper Merion Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00 pm. We are located behind the Upper Merion Township building in the parking lot. Find information about the market on our Facebook page: UMFarmersMarket or website: uppermerionfarmersmarket.org

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Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means

By Jamie Ducharme Updated: March 27, 2018 http://time.com/5211536/what-is-juuling/ The most popular product in the booming ecigarette market doesn't look like a cigarette at all.

The design, she adds, was not meant to make the device easier to hide.

What do parents need to know about Juuling?

Although Juul products, like most ecigarettes, are made and marketed as smoking alternatives, the device is increasingly popping up on high school and college campuses. The term Juuling” usually refers to this recreational use.

Because of their sleek design and resemblance to USB drives, Juul products are easy for students to conceal and use in school sometimes even in the middle of class. (Juuls also produce less smoke than many similar devices, making them even more discreet.) The problem has grown widespread enough that school districts in states including Kentucky, A Juul vape. Portland Press Herald - Press Herald via Getty Images Wisconsin, California and The Juul, a trendy vape that resembles a Massachusetts have voiced their concerns flash drive and can be charged in a laptop's and, in some cases, begun amending school USB port, accounted for 33% of the epolicy to address the issue. Some college cigarette market as of late 2017, according to publications, including those at New York Wells Fargo data. The product is made for University and the University of Illinois, have and legally available only to adults 18 and also reported on the trend. older, and its “growth appears to be due to growth with the 18 to 24 year old age Ashley Gould, chief administrative officer at group,” according to a Wells Fargo report.

Juul Labs, says that the product was created by two former smokers specifically and solely But in many cases, media reports suggest, to help adult smokers quit, and that the these devices are being used by kids and company has numerous anti-youth-use teenagers even younger than that - which initiatives in place because “we really don't has some parents, educators and medical want kids using our product.” Gould also professionals concerned. Each Juul cartridge notes that Juul uses age authentication - which lasts about 200 puff - shas as much systems to sell only to adults 21 and older nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes. online, though most of its sales take place in Here's what to know about “Juuling,” the retail stores, where state laws may allow trend sweeping schools nationwide. anyone 18 and older to purchase the devices.

“It was absolutely not made to look like a USB port. It was absolutely not made to look discreet, for kids to hide them in school,” Gould says. “It was made to not look like a cigarette, because when smokers stop they don't want to be reminded of cigarettes.”

Are e-cigs safe?

While e-cigarettes contain fewer toxic substances than traditional cigarettes, the CDC warns that vaping may still expose people to cancer-causing chemicals.

(Different brands use different formulations, and the CDC's warning did not mention Juul specifically.)

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Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means It's not clear exactly how e-cigarettes affect health because there's little long-term data on the topic, says Dr. Michael Ong, an associate professor of general internal medicine and health services at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles. “We just don't have a lot of information as to what the harms potentially are going to be,” he says. “There likely would be health risks associated with it, though they're not going to be the same as a traditional cigarette.”

Doctors do know, however, that each Juul pod contains nicotine equivalent to a pack of cigarettes. That's troubling, because nicotine

is “one of the most addicting substances that we know of,” Ong says. “Having access to that is certainly problematic,” Ong adds, because it may get kids hooked, which could potentially lead them to later take up cigarettes.

Juul's products come in flavors including mango, fruit medley and creme brûlée - and the chemicals used to flavor vaping liquid may also be dangerous, Ong adds. “Even if the manufacturer doesn't intend it to be something that's kid-friendly, it's kidfriendly,” he says. A 2016 study suggested that these flavoring agents may also cause popcorn lung, a respiratory condition first

seen in people working in factories that make microwave popcorn.

Does Juuling help you quit smoking?

It's not yet clear. Gould acknowledges that Juul doesn't have great end-user data since its products are mostly sold in retail stores, but she says the company is actively researching the effectiveness of its devices.

Research about the efficacy of nicotine replacement therapy using tools such as ecigarettes and nicotine gum is relatively inconclusive. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine even found that smokers trying to quit may actually have less success if they use e-cigarettes.

“The literature has suggested that when you have nicotine replacement therapies, they work best if [people are] being advised by a professional,” Ong says. “When we provide things over the counter, we don't see the benefits of cessation that we would have expected by making it widely available, and that's probably the reason why: because people aren't actually getting professional help.”

Correction: The original version of this story misstated the legal purchasing age for Juul. It is 18 in some states, not 21. The original version of this story also misstated Juul's marketing strategy. The product is marketed as a smoking alternative, not a smoking cessation tool.

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Is Your Teen Driver Learning Defensive Driving Skills?

Experienced drivers know it's foolish to assume others will follow the rules at all times.

Imagine this scenario: A teen driver is on a through road as a straight truck approaches the roadway from an industrial park. The teen driver spots the truck but believes he's got the right-of-way since he is on a through road.

Does he slow down or not? And what is dad doing meanwhile in the passenger seat?

Someone just learning to drive learns a lot about rules of the road. Those first 1,000 miles are perilous and full of unexpected twists and turns. Novice drivers may think that others will yield right-of-way as they were taught to do, but while the idea of the right-of-way helps drivers navigate the road safely, it serves more as a courtesy than a rule.

The reality is that on the road, expecting everyone to behave rationally and comply 100% of the time with laws, rules and customs, could be dangerous. Until we have completely automated vehicles, humans will continue to make errors behind the wheel in fact 94% of crashes are the result of human error.

My son Taylor got his license last year, but he's still getting comfortable on the road. In the scenario I just described, he was the driver,

and because he was driving in his lane, going at or below the 25 mph speed limit and complying with the rules, he simply did not expect the truck to violate his right-of-way and turn right into him. Of course, defensive driving Dad, saw the whole thing developing in slo-mo and was stomping on his imaginary brake and yelling brake/honk and generally confusing Taylor, who tried to avoid the collision at the last minute.

Rookie mistake - it was about inexperience.

He was counting on the other driver to do the right thing, until the very last second.

Experienced drivers with years of experience know to anticipate risk. If Dad was behind the wheel, he would have instinctively responded in a defensive driving way, and that crash wouldn't have occurred.

This is why young drivers are so risky. Young drivers have tunnel vision. It takes time to develop those skills. It takes practice. Our son got lucky that day the other driver took complete responsibility for the accident, and instead of a full on crash it was just a glancing blow at low speed, but at the end of the day our car was in the shop for a couple of weeks.

In teaching teens to drive, one of the most important lessons we should focus on is the art of defensive driving. Experienced drivers know it's foolish to assume others will follow the rules at all times. In fact, more often than not others will speed, use handheld devices, operate a vehicle impaired and drive as if their vehicles are invincible, even against much larger commercial trucks. The difference between an experienced and a novice driver is that experienced drivers have honed reactive instincts while novice drivers have to contend with getting comfortable with the actual operation of the moving vehicle. They require much more

concentration on the actual act of driving than we may realize.

This is why graduated driver license rules and defensive driving training are so important at keeping teen drivers safe on the road. GDLs provide extra time to get acclimated to driving in a variety of conditions before adding in greater risks like extra passengers or night driving. Defensive driving encourages drivers to think about the "what ifs" what if that truck pulls out even if I have the right-of-way? It doesn't allow drivers to make automatic assumptions about how others will behave on the road. It's about staying vigilant to the constantly changing conditions and maneuvers of those around us.

The first year of driving in a teen's life is already the most dangerous. And learning doesn't stop when a teen gets their license.

It's crucial for parents to continue coaching, give them additional hours of supervision, to help them develop those defensive driving and situational awareness skills. Ride along with them once a week or so, especially in inclement weather and new environments.

Online training can help fill in the gaps as well.

Taylor learned an important lesson that day about making assumptions about right-ofway. Make sure your teen driver doesn't have to learn it the hard way. A little fear and trepidation out on the road is a good thing. It didn't result in a fatality or an injury, and for that I'm really grateful. It was a tremendous learning opportunity for my son. I doubt he'll make the same mistake again.

Learning defensive driving skills are especially important in order to get them home safely, every day.

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Are You and Your Car Ready for Spring?

Winter is shifting toward spring (it’s about time) and that means it's time to get your car ready for warmer weather. Here are a few simple things you can do to ensure happy motoring and make your car look and feel great.

Wash winter off your car and get it detailed.

This is a deep-dish cleaning, inside and out.

Spring is the best time to do it. Prices vary for this “spring cleaning” from about $50 to as much as $200 but especially for a newer vehicle that you intend to keep and actually enjoy driving, its well worth the cost.

Detailing should include a though washing (especially the underbody to get rid of winter weather chemicals and grit) and hand waxing that will make the exterior really sparkle.

For the interior detailing includes vacuuming and extracting all the ground in gunk from hard-to-reach places, shampooing, and treating all leather and plastic surfaces.

Change your car's cabin air filter. A feature found on most late-model vehicles, a cabin air filter cleans the air that comes into the interior through the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system. It catches dust,

pollen and other airborne material that can make riding in a car unpleasant, particularly if you have allergies or other respiratory problems.

Some cabin air filters are located behind the glove box and are accessible by freeing the glove box from its fasteners; the instructions should be in your car's owner's manual.

Many cabin air filters are located under the dashboard and may not be easy to reach, or under the hood where fresh air enters the climate control system.

Touch up the paint and have dings and dents repaired. This does not always mean a trip to the body shop. You can buy small bottles of automotive paint to fill in small scrapes and scratches that come from winter road grit. It is not a professional job, but it will at least prevent the enemy of sheet metal rust from gaining a foothold.

Check/Change your oil. Modern vehicles perform so well that they do not need oil changes as frequently as cars did in the past.

But that doesn't mean they never need oil changes. And the shift of seasons is always a good time to make sure your engine oil is up to snuff. If you are running low, it could be an indication that there is a more significant problem with your motor.

Replace your wiper blades every spring and fall. When wiper blades no longer make proper contact with the windshield surface, they can begin to squeak, chatter, skip, smear or streak reducing driving visibility.And don't forget to check your washer fluid reservoir…everybody uses more wiper fluid over the winter.

Make sure your tires are in good shape.

Early spring is a good time to examine your tires. Worn tires are dangerous and can reduce fuel economy. You should also check that your tires are properly inflated and that your spare tire has enough air. This is a good time of year to have your tires rotated and balanced, as well, so that they wear evenly and you get the maximum lifespan from each tire.

Get an alignment check. Around here, it is almost impossible to not to encounter a pothole or two on a regular basis. They are the number one enemy of not only your tires but also your vehicle's suspension system.

Almost everyone should have his or her vehicle alignment checked every spring. It assures that the suspension components are doing their job and that the angles of the tires, which affect how they make contact with the road, are still within manufacturer recommended specs.It is preventative maintenance that helps prevent irregular and premature wear out of your tires.

Lastly… remember that all cars need to be serviced at regular intervals, so now is a good time to dig out the owner's manual or go online to see what you're due for, given the mileage on your vehicle's odometer.

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Children’s Garden New To Jenkins Arboretum space is an ideal scale for children; however, adults are also welcome.

Children's Garden Opens Spring 2018 Think! - Hobbit Homes, Toad Abodes, Forest Forts and Fairy Houses Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is comprised of many different kinds of gardens with a new one soon to be added. A new Children's Garden will open this spring near the John J. Willaman Education Center. Acommittee of Board members, Staff and Volunteers have been carefully planning all winter to create a unique space designed to engage children in nature through creative play. The garden

Not a playground in any traditional sense, this garden has a unique ecologic basis and aesthetics. Special active education programs will also take place in the Children's Garden. These programs will be announced in newsletters, education brochures, social media and email. If you would like email announcements, please become a Jenkins member or make a request to sign up for email at www.jenkinsarboretum.org.

In addition to bringing young children into a natural environment under a towering tree canopy, one of the goals of the garden is to encourage whimsical and creative play. Using all natural materials found at Jenkins, children of all ages will be able to construct miniature fairy houses, hobbit homes, toad abodes and forest forts. Building materials may be recycled again and again but never to leave the garden.

Otherwise, where would the fairies, toads, hobbits and other forest creatures live?

Hitting the Reset Button

If you've visited the Arboretum in the past two years, you have surely noticed that many of our azaleas have gotten a haircut. Ok, it's really more like a buzz cut, but there is a method to our madness. For several years, the Arboretum had been battling a terrible pest called the maple mealybug. Most of us are familiar with mealybugs and other similar pests, like aphids and scales, and know them as mere nuisances that rarely cause major damage on the landscape level. The maple mealybug proved to be an exception. Despite yearly treatments using a range of treatment options, which even included soil injections, these bugs persisted and took a huge toll on our azalea collection. Many of our plants became sickly, leggy, and lacked vigor; the bugs literally sucked the life out of them. So what do you do with an old azalea that has lost its shine? You cut it down. If we're being technical, we call it rejuvenation pruning.

Many plants have the ability to re-sprout after being cut down because of the buds that lay dormant under the bark until they get the resources needed to sprout in this case, light. If you've cut down invasive species such as shrub honeysuckles or burning bushes, you know this all too well. Over the past two seasons, we have been diligent about treating for the scale and have rejuvenated about half of our azalea collection. Plants that were all but dead have made an impressive comeback. A shot of fertilizer in the spring followed by a mild, rainy summer has allowed these plants to fill in with the vigor of a more youthful plant. Though it will take another year or two to regain its former grandeur, our azalea collection is on its way back. We hope you stop by to see the progress.

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2018 Green Ribbon Native Plant Selections Black Chokeberry (Aroniamelanocarpa) Black Chokeberry is an underused deciduous native shrub, but one that is gaining in popularity for a number of reasons. Growing from about 2' to about 6' in height, depending on cultivar, it is a very tough plant able to grow in a wide range of garden conditions. It tolerates pollution, salt, drought, insects, diseases, sun, shade, and even deer.

In addition to being tough, it is also quite attractive with all-season interest. In spring, Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) clusters of showy white flowers cover the Southern magnolia is a medium-sized, shrub; in late summer, the flowers make way evergreen understory tree native to the for clusters of glossy black fruits that dangle southern coastal plain from the Gulf Coast from the branches at around the time the across the top of Florida and up into South Carolina. Though not native to southeastern leaves have begun transitioning for a fine fall show of red and burgundy; and in winter, Pennsylvania, there are several hardy after the leaves have fallen, the fruits persist selections that make it possible for us to and attract a variety of overwintering enjoy this beautiful tree in our own landscape. Listed in order of size, from largest songbirds. These blueberry-sized fruits are to smallest, some of these selections include also edible for humans and though they are 'Edith Bogue', 'Bracken's Brown Beauty', 'Kay very tart and astringent when raw, they have been processed into a variety of anti-oxidant Parris', and 'Teddy Bear'. rich drinks and dietary supplements all The ornamental qualities of southern around the world. magnolia are unlike any other. It has large, thick, dark green leaves with aglossy shine on Black Chokeberry grows with an open, rounded habit with glossy, bright green leaves top and a layer of fuzzy brown hairs below.

Its classic, huge white flowers can be 12” or covering only the top 2/3 of the plant. more in diameter and perfume the springtime Knowing this, it is suggested to plant it in air with an intoxicating, lemonsoap-like masses and in combination with other plants fragrance. By fall, the flowers have given way that will fill in the voids near the base of the to large, cone-like fruits, containing orangeplants. red berries that dangle on thin filaments and attract songbirds.

Southern Magnolia will grow in full sun to full shade, but will perform best in part sun with moist, rich, well-draining soils. In our climate, it is best to plant in a location where it can be protected from harsh winter winds. Like all magnolias, there are no major pests and it is highly deer resistant, though bucks may rub their antlers on the smooth trunks.

Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemiumsempervirens) Carolina Jessamine is a 10 to 20-foot-long, twining evergreen vine native to the southeastern United States. As it is a southern species, in southeastern Pennsylvania it is best to use the cold-hardy variety called 'Margarita' and plant it in a location where it will be protected from harsh winter winds.

Gelsemium is among the first plants to bloom every year - a welcome sign that winter is over and the long-awaited spectacle of spring is about to begin. The bright yellow, trumpet shaped flowers are very attractive and their sweet, candy-likefragrance can be enjoyed from a distance, though you should never pass up an opportunity to get a close-up sniff.

This vine will grow best, and will flower most profusely in moist, well-drained soils and full, bright sun. It is highly deer resistant and looks wonderful grown on a trellis, arbor, pergola, fence or wall and even makes a good porch cover. If desired, prune immediately after flowering to control its height.

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Backyard Nature Improve your Backyard Habitat with Radnor Conservancy & Chanticleer this Season Chanticleer opens for its 25th year on March th 28 and remains open Wednesday through Sunday fromth10am to 5pm through November 4 . There is plenty to see and do in the garden, including workshops, lectures, and finding garden inspiration. Radnor Conservancy, a local environmental nonprofit based in Wayne, PA focuses on trail efforts within Radnor Township, tree advocacy, tree planting and environmental programming with community organizations.

For three years the Radnor Conservancy and Chanticleer Garden have collaborated on an educational class series, Ecology in Your Backyard, classes that focus on the connection between humans and the environment and how homeowners can improve their ecosystem impact. In April, the two organizations kick off a new selection of classes of particular local interest.

Bat Box Building made its debut on April 15th.

This hands-on workshop was led by local resident Dan Meier, who offered a hands-on experience where students constructed a bat box that is easy to install on the outside of a home or barn. Participants learned about the important role that bats play in environments around the world and why they matter locally. The bat houses that were built will provide a safe home for bats and can be educational and fun for the whole family.

If native plants are your interest, join Chanticleer Horticulturist Przemyslaw Walczak, as he leads a class on Native Spring Ephemerals on May 3rd.

Learn about the beauty and importance that spring ephemerals have within the northern hardwood ecosystem. This class includes a plant identification walk through Bell's Woodland, a 5-acre native plant garden at Chanticleer.

The class will cover the role that spring ephemerals play in contributing to a healthy ecosystem, as well as the cultural requirements for growing them.

On October 6th, Chanticleer Assistant Horticulturist Lowery Douglass will offer a hands-on class that brings attention to solitary bees and their benefits. Gardeners can easily encourage solitary bees by providing artificial nest sites, sometimes called “bee houses”. In this hands-on workshop, participants will build their own bee house, while learning about benefits of raising solitary bees. This class will bring attention to the benefits that solitary bees bring to our gardens.

The last class in the series will be led by Audubon PA Program Manager, Steve Saffier.

On October 20th, Beyond the Birdfeeder will review what birds are really looking for in your backyard. The class will begin with a walk to observe birds at Chanticleer and the second half of class will include a presentation that reviews common birds of Pennsylvania, resource needs of common birds, migratory species and species of concern, what plant for which bird, as well as connecting with neighbors as a way to multiply the value of your bird garden.

Written by, Gretchen Groebel, Executive Director, Radnor Conservancy Images by Lisa Roper, courtesy of Chanticleer For more information and to register, visit the Radnor Conservancy website, www.radnorconservancy.org.

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Protecting Your Trees Emerald Ash Borer Alert

This invasive beetle is now in our area and will inevitably kill allash trees over the next few years. If you own an ash tree, ACT NOW to begin protecting it or plan to remove it. Dead and dying ash trees become very brittle and are dangerous and costly to remove.

If your ash tree is healthy and a valuable part of your landscape, it can be treated with insecticide to suppress EAB. Regular treatment has been shown to save most healthy Ash trees and is cheaper than removing it. However, if you wait until you notice something is wrong with your tree, it will likely be too late.

If the tree is already unhealthy, or has defects or damage and is not a valuable part of your landscape, you should have it removed now. It is easier, safer, and less expensive to remove the tree before it dies.

Consult your Township for a list of good options for replacing your lost tree.

Consult an ISA certified arborist for treatment or removal options. You can find one at www.treesaregood.com For more information on Emerald Ash Borer visit these sites: www.emeraldashborer.info/ Neighbors Against Bad Bugs (NABB) www.eabindiana.org

Spotted Lanternfly Alert

Yes, another tree pest, an invasive plant hopper called spotted lanternfly, has been sighted in our region. Although it favors one particular tree species, the Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), it lays its egg masses in the early fall on the bark surfaces of the trunks and branches of a wide variety of trees. When the eggs hatch the following summer, the nymphs and then adults feed on as many as 25 tree species that grow in Pennsylvania.

Identification

Because of their broad appetite, spotted lanternflies present a serious threat to the forest canopy that protects our soil, moderates our weather, cleans our air, and hosts important wildlife. The adult lanternflies are actually kind of pretty.

Only an inch long, they resemble a butterfly with wings that appear muted gray with black spots when they are folded at rest. In flight the wings open up to show more black spots, and contrasting patches of red and black with some white patches.

Location

During these winter months when the trees have no foliage, it is easier to spot the egg masses on their bark. Look for patches of 4 to 7 vertical columns of gray-brown, mud-

like bumps. They are there all winter and well into early summer when the eggs within finally hatch. Beware! The spotted lanternfly also lays eggs on all kinds of smooth surfaces in yards, parks and other recreational areas. Check for egg masses on firewood, light posts, ladders, tarps, basketball backboards, plant containers, propane tanks, doors and windows, workbenches, tools, pipes, grilles, dog houses, fences, kiddie pools or any other smooth surfaces in home landscapes.

Action

The key to controlling this pest is to be proactive. All residents can help. Keep a lookout for the egg masses now. Even if you have only a few trees, or if you are an apartment dweller you can help spot and destroy egg masses around town. When you spot egg masses on bark or other surfaces, scrape them off into a plastic bag, empty jar or other container that you can seal securely and put into the trash. Do not leave them on the ground. If you do not have a tool or knife handy to scrape them off, use a credit card or whatever you can find that is stiff enough to pry the egg masses free from the surface they are on.

Let's evict this pest before it has a chance to make itself at home.

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Health Corner Should I worry if my heart skips a beat?

By: Maribel Hernandez, MD; Lankenau Heart Institute cardiologist at Lankenau Medical Center

Many of us have felt it at one time or another - a fluttering sensation in our heart, perhaps some palpitations, even a heavy pounding in our chest. What's the cause and when is there reason to be concerned?

There is good news: most people will experience these symptoms at some point in their lives and the symptoms are often brief and benign. However, the time to worry is when this feeling is accompanied by lightheadedness, chest pain or shortness of breath.

Medical conditions: Overactive thyroid is one of the many conditions that can lead to heart rhythm problems, and it can be easily diagnosed and treated. Your doctor will also check blood counts to rule out anemia or infection, and to measure the levels of chemicals like magnesium and potassium, which can also cause rhythm problems.

When arrhythmias occur infrequently, they typically don't damage the heart. The time for concern is when arrhythmias are prolonged or cause physical symptoms. This may signal a more serious cardiac condition perhaps a leaky valve, weak heart muscle, or a problem with the electrical fibers of the heart such as atrial fibrillation or long QT syndrome.

Emotional or physical stress: These are common culprits. Physical stress could be an illness, like a viral infection, pneumonia, bronchitis or a recovery following surgery. In times of emotional stress, the body releases adrenaline, which can cause an irregular heartbeat.

If you begin to experience symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing or feeling like you need to faint, go directly to the emergency department or call 911.

Alcohol or caffeine: Excessive use of alcohol or caffeine can cause heart arrhythmias - including atrial fibrillation that can potentially lead to stroke.

Excessive caffeine intake, like that from coffee or soda, can lead to rhythm problems, too.

Hormonal changes: For some women, changes during pregnancy or perimenopause can create heart arrhythmias.

If you aren't experiencing these symptoms but you are experience repeated episodes of a fluttering heartbeat and have questions, begin by talking with your primary care physician. If you feel you're not being heard, seek an evaluation from a cardiologist or a specialist in arrhythmias.

If an arrhythmia is detected, numerous treatment options are available, from medications to catheter ablation procedures.

Many arrhythmias can be easily cured, while some don't require any treatment at all.

Remember: regardless of what the outcome is, it's important to be your own advocate. If you have any concerns, seek a thorough evaluation.

Lankenau Heart Institute has a highly specialized cardiac arrhythmia team known worldwide for their experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. To schedule an appointment with a Lankenau Heart Institute specialist, call 1.866.CALL.MLH (1.866.225.5654) or visit mainlinehealth.org.

These fluttering sensations are better known as heart arrhythmias, and there are many common causes for them. They occur when electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats do not work properly, which can cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some of the most common causes of heart arrhythmias include:

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Apps Connect Cardiac Arrest Victims With Potential Lifesavers The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety has taken steps to improve the survival chances for people who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the county with the lifesaving PulsePoint mobile apps.

The apps bring together CPR trained bystanders and SCA victims in the critical minutes before EMS arrive.

The PulsePoint Respond app alerts those who are CPR-trained and have the app whenever an ambulance is dispatched to a SCA event in a public area within ¼ mile of their location. The app sounds a distinctive tone and a map pops up showing the reported location of the victim. The app also shows the location of the nearest Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) registered in the county's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

accessible AEDs anywhere in Montgomery County. Users enter a description of the AED's location and snap a picture of it. The information is stored for local authorities to verify. Once verified, the information will be made available in the CAD and to PulsePoint Respond users.

For questions about PulsePoint, contact the Lower Providence Township Fire Marshal, 610-635-3546.

Those in Montgomery County who are CPR trained, especially first responders and health care professionals, are encouraged to download and begin using the free PulsePoint app, available for iPhone and Android. It can be downloaded from the iTunes Store and Google Play or by following this link: http://www.pulsepoint.org/download.

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Senior Lifestyles Bob's Story: Navigating the Health Care System

Navigating the health care system can be confusing and frustrating. Surrey's Aging Life Care Managers, formerly known as Geriatric Care Managers, are professionals who work with seniors and their families to help them choose the best options to be able to live independently. The story below shows how Surrey's care managers crafted a working plan for one individual and his family.

Bob knew he needs assistance to remain in his home but was not sure who to call to access the right services. He called Surrey to ask for guidance. Bob, widowed for several years, shared that his income was limited and he was a veteran who had served during the Korean Conflict.

Bob had stopped driving, so getting to medical appointments or even the grocery store was challenging. Arthritis made it

difficult to use stairs, and he had never really learned to cook or care for the home in which he and his wife had raised their two children. Although both his son and daughter called frequently, they lived too far to help him on a regular basis. His wife had always arranged their social life, and since her death he found himself spending most of his time alone.

Bob met with Wendy, one of Surrey's care managers, who recommended contacting the Department of Aging in his county and the local veteran's affairs office. With Wendy's assistance, Bob learned that both agencies were able to provide support to help stretch his finances. Wendy and Bob completed a paratransit application, which allowed him to travel throughout the county with a shared ride. Cleaning service was arranged through Surrey's Home Care Services department.

Bob loved his home and knew he wanted to stay there. Wendy recommended he consider what he would do if living alone became too difficult. After much conversation about Bob's lifestyle and financial considerations, Bob decided that inhome support would be his preference. He agreed to use the shared van ride to visit Surrey on a regular basis which provided a nutritious lunch each day and the opportunity to meet new friends. He found stretching during an exercise class lessened the pain of his arthritis.

Because Bob lived alone, Wendy recommended an emergency response system which allowed Bob to contact help with the push of a button. Wendy also recommended small changes in his home to increase his safety. Among other things, these included removing throw rugs and having an electrician add an outlet so that extension cords running across a hallway could be removed. A Surrey volunteer came to help with some other minor repairs.

Bob's children wanted the peace of mind that comes with knowing he would receive assistance coordinating medical appointments and he would have a caring professional accompany him to those appointments. Bob agreed to this, and the care manager stepped in to this role. She was there to visit and advocate for Bob when he ended up in the hospital for a short stay; then helped him make the transition for a rehab stay and then transition back home, making sure each move went smoothly.

Navigating the array of services available to seniors can be overwhelming. For more information contact Surrey's Home Care Services at 610-647-9840.

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Preserved lemons are very popular in Morocco, North Africa, where citrus trees are abundant. They are added to many dishes in order to enhance taste, and may be regarded as soy sauce in the far east. You may add preserved lemons to endless dishes, such as fish, sea food, chicken, lamb, red meat, rice, pasta or vegetables. They will provide a deeper salty and sour taste. In dishes that cook for a long time use only the pulp. In cold dishes like salads and short time cooking dishes like pasta use both the pulp and the peel. Try adding them to your dishes in small portions at first.

Preparing the preserved lemons is easy. The only drawback is the long waiting period until they are ready.

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Heat for 30 minutes, turn the oven off until the jar is back at room temperature.

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YOUR OASIS. YOUR HISTORY. OUR MISSION. Foresight has preserved and protected the Valley Forge legacy for over two hundred years, starting in 1877 when Anna Morris Holstein and the Valley Forge Centennial Memorial Association raised the money to purchase and preserve Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge. A hundred years later, another group of visionary citizens united as The Friends of Valley Forge to preserve and protect what was then our newest national park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, established during the country's Bicentennial Celebration in 1976.

Today, the Valley Forge Park Alliance continues the foresight and work of its founders as an organization that has grown into a national alliance of corporations, organizations and individuals who share the goals of supporting, protecting and preserving the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge. It also recognizes that the park is the center of an ever-growing community of citizens and is working to connect the park to those beyond its boundaries.

What does the Valley Forge Park Alliance do?

The Valley Forge Park Alliance is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving Valley Forge National Historical Park, enhancing the visitor experience and promoting public appreciation of the Park's historic, environmental and recreational resources.

We are a “voice” for the Park and a “gateway” to the Park for our community.

Our diverse partnerships with individuals, businesses and corporations generate awareness and encourage more people to

engage with this special place; provide public and school-based programs; raise funding to provide free to low-cost programs; and inspire the next generation of park users and supporters to meet the challenges of our Park.

Earliest known photo of Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge, c. 1861 Courtesy: Valley Forge National Historical Park

We are stewards of the past.

For those that value the historical importance of Valley Forge, we engage an array of historians, scientists, authors, archeologists, actors, and performers who share their multiple points of view on history, the natural world, and the ongoing commemoration of Valley Forge. Sponsored

by Malvern Federal Savings and The Sherrin H. and Bruce A. Baky Foundation, our popular Speaker Series is held in partnership with the Washington Memorial Chapel and occurs from October through May. We provide living history volunteers that assist the Park in bringing the encampment experience to life through special

demonstrations of camp life, offer educational programs at local elementary schools and raised the funds to help build and outfit new huts and to restore the original Fort John Moore Redoubt so that visitors can experience the earthen fortress used to protect the Continental Army from the British who were camped in Philadelphia, less than a day's march away.

While no battles were fought at Valley Forge, some 2,000 soldiers died - more than were killed at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown combined. The Alliance continues to honor the legacy of not only those who died during the encampment but also, through its Muster Roll Project, the over 20,000 surviving soldiers that served at least one day at Valley Forge. The Muster Roll Project is a free online database allowing people from around the world to discover if their ancestry leads to Valley Forge. The project is a totally volunteer based effort.

We are more than just history.

For those that value the Park as a wonderful oasis in a sea of urbanity, we offer guided bird walks and trail walks on Tuesday including Prescribe-A-Trail walks that offer opportunities to walk and personally talk with local health care providers on a variety of healthy lifestyle topics. We even provide water bowls for your canine buddies that visit the Park!

The Alliance, in partnership with the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, is a sponsor of the annual Revolutionary 5-mile Run®, the largest one-day fundraising event that occurs in the Park each April and provides funding for enhancing the visitor experience, helping them to discover and enjoy the Park.

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The Park, with 26 miles of trails within its borders, links the Schuylkill River Trail to the Horse Shoe Trail, making the Park a major hub in a 75-mile system linking Philadelphia to the Appalachian Trail and a magnet for runners, walkers, hikers and cyclists of all abilities.

Currently, we are undertaking a feasibility study for the North Gulph Road Connector Trail which will connect thousands of residents and employees to the Park without having to drive (wouldn't this be great?).

Funding for the study was provided by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, REI, and Upper Merion Township.

You make the mission possible!

Valley Forge Park Alliance is possible because of a powerful idea: that people, like you, are committed to preserving and protecting these hallowed grounds and their importance to our community, region and nation. From attending events to shopping in The Encampment Store, there are many ways to support. Add your support to this incredible 240-year journey by JOINING as a member, DONATING or VOLUNTEERING to make the mission possible today and for generations to come.

We are the gem in your backyard.

For those that treasure Valley Forge as a gem in their backyard, we offer volunteer opportunities to get-involved and give-back.

From public service days and special events to hands-on building projects with the Hut Brigade, there is a volunteer role for all ages and abilities. Working with the Park and our partners, we offer a range of activities to further your learning and enjoyment.

JULY 4 COMMUNITY PICNIC IN THE PARK Celebrate our nation's independence at Valley Forge National Historical Park. The annual community picnic includes games and crafts for the kids, a cook-out at the Visitor Center, artillery demonstrations, readings of the Declaration of Independence and guided park tours.

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Title Your greatest water safety assurance comes from adopting and practicing as many safety steps as possible. Adding an extra safety step around the water can make all the difference.

You can never know which safety step will save a life until it does.

Stay Close, Be Alert and Watch Always watch your children and never leave them unattended Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings Have a phone close by at all times If a child is missing, check the pool first

Permits for pools are required in Upper Merion Township.

If the water level of the pool is 24 inches or higher, a permit is required!

Contact Upper Merion Township Safety & Codes Department about permit information, regulations, or if you have any questions.

A building permit is required for a fence: Around a swimming pool.

Any section over 6 ft. (fences over 6 ft. must be open weave with a ratio of 4:1)

Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors Learn and Practice Water Safety Skills Learn to swim; it's fun and good exercise

Ensure the pools and spas you use have compliant drain covers Install a door alarm from the house to the pool area Maintain pool and spa covers in working order Have life-saving equipment such as life rings or reaching poles available for use

Residents and property managers who drain water from swimming pools need to be aware of ways to minimize environmental impact from pool water which contains chemicals that may be harmful to the environment.

Standing water or accumulated rain and/or pool water from the previous season should be pumped from the top so as not to disturb settled solids. Solids on the pool bottom should not be discharged.

Following pump down of water, solids should be cleaned out manually.

Please test the pH and chlorine residual of the water to be discharged. Drain the pool only when a test kit indicates no detectable chlorine levels, and a pH level between 6.5 and 7.8.

Understand the basics of life saving so that you can assist in a pool emergency

Use self-closing and self-latching gates

Every year, there are fish kills in our local streams due to the discharge of water that has not been fully dechlorinated to storm drains. Pennsylvania's Clean Stream Law prohibits the discharge of any swimming pool water without a permit. However, it has been the DEP's policy not to require permits for discharges from single resident pools provided the guidelines outlined below are followed. Please check if your municipality allows discharges to sanitary sewers.

Leave the water in the pool at least one week without chlorinating prior to draining.

Know how to perform CPR on children and adults

Have the Appropriate Equipment Install a fence around the perimeter of the pool and spa of at least four feet in height

Swimming Pool Owners Responsibilities to Protect Local Streams

Fence Requirements/Guidelines:

1. A fence can be installed up to and on the property line for residential properties.

2. A fence cannot be located in the right of way according to township code: Chap. 145-10 3. NO permit required for residential fences less than 6 ft. tall, unless it is around a pool.

If your property is located on a corner or the fence is in front of the house, the fence cannot create a sight obstruction to any driver or neighbors driveway.

If your pool contains algae or a black film of organic matter, collect it and compost it. This water may also contain low dissolved oxygen or have elevated temperatures, so please discharge over a grassy area to avoid it from reaching storm drains.

Never drain pool water directly into a stream, pond, or other body of water. Pump pool water out over an open area, such as a lawn, at a rate slow enough so that is absorbed and does not reach the stream or storm drains. Avoid drainage paths that may spill water onto neighbors' properties.

Properly store pool chemicals to prevent leaks and spills, and follow the instructions on labels for disposal.

By following these simple steps, you can help ensure that your pool will not only provide months of summer fun, but will also leave minimal pollution to our precious natural water supplies.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND DURING AND AFTER AN ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENT Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real: an active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time. The best ways to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe are to prepare ahead of time and be ready. Taking a few steps now and mentally rehearsing what to do can help you react quickly when every second counts.

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Keep hands visible and empty.

If you see suspicious activity, let an authority know right away.

Know that law enforcement's first task is to end the incident, and they may have to pass injured along the way.

Many places like houses of worship, workplaces, and schools have plans in place to help you respond safely. Ask about these plans and get familiar with them. If you participate in an active shooter drill, talk to your family about what you learn and how to apply it to other locations.

Follow law enforcement instructions and evacuate in the direction they come from.

When you visit a building like a shopping mall or health care facility, take time to identify two nearby exits. Get in the habit of doing this.

HELPING THE WOUNDED

Map out places to hide. Solid doors with locks, rooms without windows, and heavy furniture like large filing cabinets and desks make good hiding places.

Sign up for first aid and tourniquet training.

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RUN. Getting away from the shooter or shooters is the top priority. Leave your things behind and run away. If safe to do so, warn others nearby. Call 911 when you are safe. Describe each shooter, their locations, and weapons.

HIDE. If you can't get away safely, find a place to hide. Get out of the shooter's view and stay very quiet. Silence your electronic devices and make sure they won't vibrate. Lock and block doors, close blinds, and turn off the lights. Don't hide in groupsspread out along walls or hide separately to make it more difficult for the shooter. Try to communicate with police silentlylike through text messages or by putting a sign in an exterior window. Stay in place until law enforcement gives you the all clear.

FIGHT. Your last resort when you are in immediate danger is to defend yourself. Commit to your actions and act aggressively to stop the shooter.

Ambushing the shooter together with makeshift weapons such as chairs, fire extinguishers, scissors, and books can distract and disarm the shooter.

Consider seeking professional help for you and your family to cope with the long-term effects of the trauma.

Take care of yourself first, and then you may be able to help the wounded before first responders arrive: If the injured are in immediate danger, help get them to safety.

While you wait for first responders to arrive, provide first aidapply direct pressure to wounds and use tourniquets if you have been trained to do so. Turn wounded people onto their sides if they are unconscious and keep them warm.

Additional Resources VIDEO Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Shooter Event www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0 ONLINE COURSE Active Shooter: What You Can Do https://training. fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907 GUIDE FOR HOUSES OF WORSHIP www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/ Developing_EOPs_for_Houses_of_Worship_FINAL.PDF GUIDE FOR K-12 SCHOOLS www.fema.gov/media-librarydata/20130726-1922-250453850/rems_k_12_ guide.pdf WEBSITES www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness www.fbi.gov/about/partnerships/office-of-partnerengagement/active-shooter-incidents www.fema.gov/faith-resources www.redcross.org/ux/take-a-class

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• BUSINESSES AND CONTRACTORS WILL BE TURNED AWAY, commercial/industrial generated hazardous waste will not be accepted.

• Bring all substances in original containers with labels. Items must be identifiable. Do not mix materials.

• Gas containers returned upon request.

• Tighten lids on all containers. If containers are leaking, pack in larger container with newspaper to soak up leaks.

*Take off lid, dry out paint, discard can without lid; or pour paint into plastic bag with absorbent material (clay based kitty litter, saw dust, rags) place bag and can without lid, in trash. Paint hardener can also be purchased at hardware stores.

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• Maximum amount accepted is 25 gallons or 220 pounds. No 25- or 50gallon drums.

• Event workers will unload your materials so please remain in your vehicle.

• There are no permanent drop off locations in the region for household hazardous waste, only the listed collections.

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Craft Page: Pressed Herbs Resist the temptation to “peek” at the plants after a few weeks to see the progress. If you lift up the paper too soon, the plant material won't be fully dry and it will tear or wrinkle and you won't have a quality piece of plant material to use in your pressed botanical artwork.

How to Press Herbs to use in Botanical Artwork Pressing live plant material is easy and inexpensive. Once you learn the basics of pressing plant material, you can collect and press a variety of plants to use in botanical artwork. Let's start with herbs, which are readily available year round in the grocery store. You will need the following items: Supplies Needed: Fresh herbs from the garden or grocery store Scissors White copy or printer paper (blotter paper) Old phone book Pen Steps for Pressing Herbs: Cut a few sprigs of your herbs (work with one type of herb at a time). In the example shown I used Dill and Italian Parsley. Dill is delicate and I cut it into small pieces.

Repeat the process and insert those pages into the phonebook allowing about 1/4” of blank pages between the previous sheets.

Allow 5-6 weeks for the material to properly dry and it will be pressed and ready to use.

Hints: Never use paper towels or any paper with a texture on it as your blotter paper. The plant material will pick up the texture and will not press flat.

Never use newspaper or the pages of the phone book as blotter paper as the moisture in the plants will cause the ink on the paper to come off onto the plant material.

Never use wax paper because the coating will stop the plants from drying out completely and they will get moldy.

Leave the pressed plant material in the phonebook until you are ready to use it.

If you have a lot of pressed plant material and you want to start doing some artwork, I recommend you remove the plants and store them by plant type in a small flat box (like a 5” x 7” jewelry box). Always label the plant material with the name for future reference.

Watch for our next article on how to make botanical artwork with your pressed plant material.

Secluded Gardens Bonnie Watton

Space the herbs evenly on a piece of paper, allowing room between each piece so they don't touch one another. Don't mix larger and smaller pieces on the same page. Unity in size will ensure that each piece of plant material presses flat and dries completely.

Generally, I keep some stem attached if possible as this makes for more attractive designs when creating artwork with the pressed plant material.

I write the plant name and date on the paper.

After filling the page, place another sheet of paper on top of the plant material.

Insert the two pieces of paper with the plants into the old phone book.

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