Marple News Spring 2020

Spring 2020

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Township Directory

TOWNSHIP STAFF

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Ward 1

Ward 5

Lawrence J. Gentile, Township Manager 610-356-4040 x503 Lgentile@marpletwp.com

Joseph A. Rufo, President 610-291-8389 jrufo@marpletwp.com

John L. Longacre, II 610-356-5475 alongacre1@netzero.net

Sharon L. Angelaccio, Township Secretary 610-356-4040 x504 sangelaccio@marpletwp.com

Ward 2

Ward 6

Robert Knapp 610-353-1835 rknapp@marpletwp.com

Michael K. Molinaro Joseph C. Romano, Director of Code 610-356-4040 x511 jromano@marpletwp.com 610-353-4710 mmolinaro@marpletwp.com

Ward 3

Ward 7

Robert Fortebuono 610-353-5457 rfortebuono@marpletwp.com

Daniel D. Leefson, Vice President 610-353-4093 dleefson@marpletwp.com

Ward 4

Edward O'Lone, Finance Director 610-356-4040 x507 eolone@marpletwp.com

William Creighton, Director of Public Works 610-356-4040 bcreighton@marpletwp.com

Thomas J. Murray, Superintendent of Police 610-356-1500 tmurray@marplepolice.com Therese Staquet, Treasurer 610-356-4040 x552

2020 TOWNSHIP SPRING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

John J. Lucas, 610-356-1678 jlucas@marpletwp.com

Good Friday................................................................Apri l 10, 2020 Primary Election Day ...................................................May 19, 2020 Memorial Day .............................................................May 25, 2020 Independence Day (Observed) .......................................July 3, 2020 For more information and Refuse Recycling Collection schedules visit: www.marpletwp.com

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Township Administration Building 227 S. Sproul Road Broomall, PA 19008-2391 610-356-4040 www.marpletwp.com Township Police 1001 Sussex Boulevard Broomall, PA 19008 Emergency and Police call 911 www.marplepolice.com Township Public Works Garage 446 Marpit Road Broomall, PA 19008

Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road Broomall, PA 19008 610-356-1510 www.marplelibrary.org

Marple Newtown School District District Justice David Lang, Esq. (Wards 2,5,6 & 7) 610-359-4200 4655 W. Chester Pike www.mnsd.org Newtown Sq., PA 19073 Paxon Hollow Country Club 610-356-7430 850 Paxon Hollow Road District Justice Robert D'Agostino Dan Malley, Golf Pro Broomall Fire Company (Wards 1,3 & 4) Non-Emergency 610-353-5225 610-325-4833 796 Parkway Blvd. www.paxonhollowgolf.com www.broomallfirecompany.com Broomall, PA 19008 610-338-2550 Anthony's at Paxon Marple Ambulance Corps.

Restaurant & Banquets Leisure Services/Recreation Non-Emergency 610-356-1639 610-353-0220 20 Media Line Road www.marpleems.com www.anthonysatpaxon.com Newtown Sq., PA 19073 610-353-2326 www.mnrecreation.org

In This Issue

Township Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Township Manager’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business Privilege & Mercantile Taxes . . . . . . 6 Boards & Commissions Schedule & Calendar . 6 Public Works (Trash & Recycling) . . . . . . . . . . 8 Household Hazardous Waste Collection. . . . 10 Marple Township Ward & Street Map . . . . . 14 Library News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Marple Newtown Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Police Department Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tree Commission Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Senior Lifestyles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2

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Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Mission Statement: To enhance and support the lives of senior residents of Marple by advising township officials about their concerns and interests, by creating a forum where they can meet and socialize and by offering programs and activities for their enjoyment.

Established in 2011 to serve as an advisory board to the Board of Commissioners on senior related issues in the Township.. Seniors have a chance to have a VOICE with their local Government Officials.

The Senior Advisory Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1:00 PM at the Marple Township Building, 227 S. Sproul Road, Broomall, PA. All are welcome. For more information please contact the Township at 610-356-4040.

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Township Manager’s Message On behalf of the Marple Township Board of Commissioners and staff, I am pleased to present the Spring 2020 Township Newsletter. We truly hope you find the information in the newsletter helpful.

Keep it handy throughout the spring and summer as a reference. It is hard to believe nine months has passed since my appointment as your new Township Manager. Several important capital projects were completed which strengthens the Board's commitment to public safety, public services, parks and

trails. These core services are essential in maintaining a vibrant, safe and thriving community.

Some other exciting projects that are underway is the complete reconstruction of the Township's webpage. Our current site is very old and outdated and the new site will provide a professional communication tool and provide better access to Township information, including on-line payment for Township services. The new webpage is scheduled for release by April 30th.

Additionally, the Township has a new community access channel which is under construction and will also provide useful information to our residents who do not have computer or internet access. Starting February 4th through February 9th, the Township will be upgrading the cameras and

microphones in the municipal board room which will improve all the airing of the Planning, Zoning and Commissioner meetings.

The Board of Commissioners is very aware of the burden on the tax base providing these important services and has worked for many years on maintaining below average Township real estate taxes, when compared to all other surrounding municipalities. A major reason why the Township has been able to maintain below average taxes for so long is due to the administration's effort to improve efficiencies and reduce operational costs of all Township departments.

Maintaining low real estate taxes has been a mainstay for the Commissioners for well over a decade and we will continue to search for new revenue and cost cutting opportunities.

Playground Improvement Projects A few months ago, I reported the good news about new playground equipment will soon arrive for both Kent Park and Marple Gardens. At the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Committee, the Board of Commissioners authorized the purchase of two new playground sets. The new equipment will welcome children and

families of all abilities to learn, play and grow together. The cost of the improvements is $45,000 and was funded by the Township's parks and open space fund. The equipment has arrived, and the public works staff are beginning the installation this spring and will be ready for our families to enjoy for many years.

In addition to this new playground equipment, we have received over $430,000 grant funds to begin a rehabilitation project of Veterans Memorial Park. The first phase of this focuses on relocating the playground which was originally installed in 1997. The new location provides an enlarged playground footprint, allowing for a separation between younger and older users. The new playground will take advantage of native plantings to provide shade, modern ADA-compliant and inclusive playground equipment, and accessible paths to the park. There will also be several other improvements that will enhance the recreational opportunities of this great park.

Emergency Notification System I would continue to remind residents about the importance of subscribing to the Townships emergency Notification System.

It is an essential service that provides information from our emergency management personnel so our community can be prepared for unexpected emergencies. In the event of an emergency that affects Marple Township, a subscriber who has provided us with their home and/or cell phone number(s) will be contacted via a live or pre-recorded voice message about the nature of the event as well as proper response actions that the public should undertake. This service is provided by the Delaware County Emergency Notification System (DELCO ALERT), a strategic voice messaging system. Although the Township 4

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has provided Delco Alert with a general database of Marple Township home and business phone numbers, all residents are urged to subscribe to ensure that they receive proper emergency voice notifications.

Please be assured that the Board of Commissioners, Administration and Staff members are here to assist you. If at any time you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

To subscribe: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/ delcoready/delcoalert.html

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Business Privilege & Mercantile Taxes Marple Township is a great Township to establish or expand a business venture.

Persons desiring to do business in Marple Township are required to obtain a business license and pay a business privilege and/or mercantile tax.

Local Services tax - employee withholding tax paid by employees and sole proprietorships. Current tax rate is $52.00 per employee per year.

Tri-State Financial Group, LLC is the Township's Business Tax Collector. They are a professional collection company providing services exclusively to state and municipal government. Contact information for TriState may be found on the Township's website www.marpletwp.com under “Township Links” and finally “Marple Township Business Tax” or call directly at 610-270-9520.

Business Privilege tax - based on gross receipts of any business other than retail.

Current tax rate is 0.0015 per $1,000 of gross receipts.

Mercantile tax - based on gross receipts of retail establishments. Current tax rate is $0.0015 per $1,000 of gross receipts.

Familiarize yourself (or your tax preparer) with the Business Privilege and Mercantile Tax Rules and Regulations as published by Marple Township on Tri-State's website.

Also, located on their website are the Township's Local Services Tax Rules and Regulations.

Calendar & Boards and Commissions Meetings Recycling Every Wednesday!

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Park & Rec 7PM

Zoning Hearing 7:30PM

Armed Forces Day

Tree Commission 3PM

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Public Works (Trash & Recycling) ST

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MARPLE RECYCLES! All residents are encouraged to participate in Marple’s single-stream recycling program. All you have to do is place your recycling container at the curb each WEDNESDAY for collection.

It’s that easy!

YES! PLEASE RECYCLE! Aluminum & Metal Cans Cartons #1, #2, #4, #5, #7 Plastic Food & Beverage Containers Phone Books Newspapers, Magazines, Brochures & Inserts Paperboard Boxes Cardboard Beverage Containers Carriers Greeting Cards, Regular & Junk Mail Corrugated Cardboard & Paper Bags (Flattened) Glass Bottles & Jars Paper Towel Rolls Paperback Books File Folders & Office Paper

RECYCLING The recycling program is single stream so all recycling can be placed in the same container. You may still place paper (bundled & tied) next to your recycling can. Additional Blue cans may be purchased at the Township Building for $20.

Overflow of paper may be dropped off at the paper dumpster located at the former Marple Grade School property on West Chester Pike & Malin Road, across from the Fire House.

Curbside Recycling Facts: Recycling is picked up EVERY Wednesday Collection begins at 7am rain or shine Have recycling at the curb the night before If a collection day falls on a holiday, recycling will be picked up the following Wednesday.

TRASH REMOVAL Garbage must be drained of all liquids before being placed in containers for collection. Broken Glass, syringes and other sharp objects must be disposed of in a container that will properly hold the contents. Animal Feces must be disposed of in water tight plastic bags that will properly hold the contents. All refuse receptacles must be maintained in good condition and should not have ragged or sharp edges. Refuse must be placed in

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NO! DON’T RECYCLE!

NO Plastic Bags NO Scrap Metal No Plastic Lids or Caps NO Plastic 6 Pack Holders NO Needles or Syringes NO Plastic Microwave Trays, NO Window Paned, Mirrors, Ceramics or Pyrex NO Electronics Waste (Batteries, Cell Phones, Computers, Etc.) NO Paint, Pesticides, Oil or Cleansers NO Stickers or Lables NO Organic Material NO Waxed Paper, Waxed Cardboard or Styrofam NO Food Waste or Pizza Boxes

containers of metal or of substantial plastic construction; NO loose trash will be collected.

Containers filled with contents shall not exceed 50 pounds in weight and shall be placed adjoining the curb line in such manner as not to obstruct passage on the sidewalk. Only grass clippings and garden/flower bed waste placed in trash bags will be accepted with your regular trash.

LEAVES LEAF BURNING IS PROHIBITED! Leaves can be raked to the curb for Township collection or composted in your back yard. NO bagged leaves will be accepted. Information on how to compost is available in the Township Building. The schedule for leaf pickup is available at the Township Building, on the community channel & the Township website.

YARD WASTE Yard waste is collected at curbside for two weeks in the spring and fall. Yard waste drop off site is also open each spring and fall. No grass clippings or garden/flower bed waste will be accepted. For more information on the schedule, please visit the Township's Website at www.marpletwp.com or tune into the Township's Government Access Cable Channel (Comcast channel 8, Verizon channel 24).

NEW BULK PICK-UP PROCEDURE! Any item that is not typical household trash is considered a bulk pick-up (e.g. white goods,

To maintain the viability of the Marple Township Single Stream Recycling program instituted many years ago, we are asking residents to ensure that only acceptable materials are placed at the curb for recycling.

Residents are reminded that ACCEPTABLE single stream materials are: bottles, cans, cardboard, newspaper, junk mail, magazines, office paper, and catalogs.

PROHIBITED single stream items include plastic bags, shredded paper, garden hoses, furniture, scrap metal, food waste, Styrofoam and others.

Also please note that plastics bags must NOT be used to hold recyclables or mixed with materials that are put out to the curb for pick-up; items must be placed in a recycling container. Recycling Centers have begun penalizing municipalities for dirty materials mixed in the recycling containers. By means of a grant we received from Department of Environmental Protection, we are creating informational materials to remind everyone how to Keep Single Stream a Success. wood, furniture). Bulk items are now collected weekly on your 2nd trash collection day (Thurs or Fri). The fee for the pickup is $10.00 an item and must be paid 2 days prior to the scheduled pickup.

The fee for a TV is $30. If you have a question please feel free to contact the Code Enforcement Secretary at 610-356-4040 Ext. 512 SEWER BLOCKAGES For all sewer blockages please contact the Township Building at 610-356-4040 during normal working hours (8AM 4:30PM). If your problem should occur after working hours or on the weekend please dial 911. Homeowners with public sewers should review their homeowner's insurance policies regarding sewer back-up claims.

Marple Township is not responsible for damages caused by sewer backups except under limited circumstances provided by the PA Political Subdivision Tort Claim Act. DO NOT PLACE HAZARDOUS WASTE IN YOUR TRASH! Hazardous waste is any household product labeled poisonous, toxic, flammable, caustic, corrosive, reactive, explosive or a combustion of these characteristics. Look for warnings or skull and crossbones on the label. Contact the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at 610892-9627 for a list of Hazardous Waste collection dates, times & drop off sites.

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Marple Township Ward Map

1st Ave.............H3 2nd Ave ...........H3 3rd Ave............H3 4th Ave ............H3 5th Ave ............H3 Abbott Dr.........H6 Academy Rd......I2 Alameda Rd.....H3 Allison Cir........G4 Allison Dr ........G4 Amanda...........H3 Amber Ct ..........J3 Andrew Rd .......E2 Ann Rd.............H1 Anthony Ave.....J3 Arbor Rd ...........I2 Arbordale Ln....E3 Arden Rd...........I2 Ashford Dr.......H5 Aspen Cir..........E6 Atwater Rd........J2 Avian Alley ......D6 Barclay Ln.........El Barleycorn.......D3 Barry Dr ..........D7 Bayberry Dr .....E3 Beechtree Dr....F2 Bella Dr .............Il Berkley Rd ........I3 Black Bass .......D5 Bobbin Mill......G3 Bobtail Run .....D3

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Bonsall Ave.......I2 Bourne Dr........H5 Boxwood Dr.....G4 Bramber Dr.....H5 Briar Dr...........G3 Bridlebrook......C4 Brierwood Rd ..G2 Brighton Vill. ....I5 Brookthorpe.....J4 Broomall Ave....I2 Cable Hill .........E6 Cambridge Rd...I4 Candlewood Rd.... ........................G3 Canford Dr.......H5 Canterbury.......H5 Caranel Rd.......F3 Carli Dr.............J2 Carlton Dr........H5 Cedarcrest ........E3 Cedar Grove.....E3 N.Central Blvd.H5 S.Central Blvd..H5 Ceton Ct ............I3 Chapel Rd .........I2 Cherry Hill .........Il Cheshire Cir.....H5 Church Ln..........I3 Claudia Cir .......C2 Clef Terr...........G2 Cloverly Hill .....F4 Clover Rd.........H4

Colet Cir...........K3 Collins Dr .........C7 Columbia Ave..H4 Conard Dr........D7 Concord Rd ......G4 Cornell Cir .......H4 Cornwall Rd ......I5 Corvus Cir ........D6 Cove Rd.............I2 Cranbourne.......I5 Crespy Ln ..........I4 Crestview .........D6 Croftridge...........Il Crum Creek......F5 Cynwyd Ave .....H2 Cypress Dr.........I5 Dara Cir............J3 Darlene Cir.......J4 Dartmouth........I1 Davis Ave.........H2 Dauphin...........C6 Dawn Rd..........G2 Dawn Terr........G2 Deerfield Ln .....J2 Deerpath Ln ....D5 Delia Rd ..........H2 Derwyn Ave.......I3 Diane Dr...........J3 Dickens Ln ........I4 Dogwood Ln.....E2 Dolores Dr........F2 Donna Cir........G5

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Dorman Ave.....F2 Dorman Cir......G2 Dorset Dr ..........I5 Drew Cir ..........D1 Drexel Ave.......H6 Dundee Mews...E5 Durley Dr..........I5 Eagle Rd.......F/G7 Eastburn Rd .....F2 Eastwing Alley.D6 Eden Cir ............I6 Edgewood Rd....I3 Eldon Dr............I6 Elena Dr...........F4 Elliott Rd ..........E2 Elm Cir..............I5 Embarcadero....E6 Erika Ln...........H4 Evergreen........G1 Fairview Rd .....H2 Farmhouse ......G4 Farnsworth Dr...I6 Fawn Hill..........J1 Ferguson Ave....J3 Forest Ln..........C5 Fox Ln...............I2 Foxcroft Rd .......J2 Franklin Ave....H3 Franklin Getz....I3 Gabrielle Ct ......J4 Gamma Ln .......J4 Garden Rd.......H2

Georgian Ln......I3 Gerard Rd .........El Gilbert St.........H3 Gilliam Rd ........I4 Glen Cir ...........G2 Glen Spring.....G3 Gradyville Rd...E2 Grant Cir ..........F3 Graymoor Rd...G4 Graystone Cir ...C2 N. Greenhill......I3 S. Greenhill.......I3 W. Greenhill......I3 Greenhill...........I3 E. Greenhill.......I3 Grove Ln..........G2 Guernsey Ln.....E5 Halcyon Dr.......D3 Hampshire........I6 Hampton Rd....G3 Harding Ave ....H3 Hargrave Ln.....E5 Harmil Rd........H2 Harvard Ave ....H4 Harvest Ln........E3 Hastings Blvd...H5 Hawthorne.......H2 Hearth Rd ........F2 Heather Rd........El Hedgerow Dr....F4 Hibberds Pl......F5 Highland Ave...F2

Highpoint Ln.....I1 Hilldale Rd ......G4 Hillside Rd.......H5 Hillview Rd......G2 Holly Rd............I4 Honeysuckle ....D3 Hunters Run ....D3 Ivy Lane...........H2 Jackdaw Alley..D6 James Rd ..........I1 Jamestown.......F5 Jonathan Morris ........................D3 Kathryn Ln.......H4 Katlyns Way.....H1 Kenny Cir .........F5 Kent Rd.............I2 Kerwood Dr......F4 Kimberly Way...E2 Kincaid Ct ........D5 Kingswood Ln..G4 Kirk Ave............I2 Lakeshore Dr...B1 Lakeview Pl .....B1 Lakeside Ln......C2 Langford Rd......I4 Langstoon Ln...D5 Larchmont Cir..G1 Latches Ln .......G2 Laurel Ln ...........Il Lawrence Rd....H5 Lee Dr..............F5

Lewis Rd..........G3 Licia Dr............H1 Lincoln Cir..........Il Lincoln Ln........H1 Lindbergh Ave..J3 Linden Dr.........F3 Longview Cir ....C2 Lori Ln..............J3 Lorraine Dr .....D5 Louise Dr .........C7 Lovell Ave........G2 Lynhurst Dr......H6 Maclaire Ln......G4 Madonna Ln....G4 N. Malin Rd .....H1 S.Malin Rd.......H2 Manor Rd.........H2 Mark Terr.........G1 Marpit Rd ........H6 Marple Rd.........I2 Marple Woods..E6 Marshall Dr......F5 Martens Ln.......E7 Martins Run Rd ........................D3 Marwood Dr ....H1 Mary Lane .......G4 Mather Ave.......J4 Meadowbrook ..J1 Media Line Rd..E1 Michaels Way ...E2 Michele Dr.......D3

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Marple Newtown Recreation ADULT OPEN PICKLEBALL

Welcome to D&D Club.

Due to the great support and interest we’ve received from the community, we started a tween D&D group for ages 10-13. To sign up, email mateen@delcolibraries.org. This new group meets every Wednesday from 4pm - 6pm.

Our original 14-18 year old group meets every Monday from 6 - 8pm.

We are a group dedicated to role-playing games (especially Dungeons and Dragons) and story telling. Role-playing is a phenomenal way of teaching teens (and adults) to coordinate and work as a team, problem-solving, social and coping skills, ethics, and to practice basic mathematics.

Currently our older teens are playing a D&D 4th edition game.

Characters are level 11 and have recently saved a city from being overrun by lycanthropes. This game is best suited for highschool/college aged teens. If you would like to join please email Amber here and she will be more than happy to help you build a character!

The Gauntlett Community Center Gym is now open Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for Open Pickleball play. Three courts are available for use. The program will run through May, 2020. Please call the Marple Newtown Recreation office at 610-353-2326 for additional information.

Price: $3 per visit

SPRING BREAK JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

Designed to provide a fun, challenging, and supportive environment for young players (ages 7-16 welcome) to learn and enjoy the game of golf. Aside from the basic fundamentals, camp will focus on the full swing, pitching, chipping, and putting. Rules and etiquette will also be covered. Camp will meet at Paxon Hollow Country Club under the coordination of Dan Malley, PGA Professional. Please bring a baseball cap/visor and a water bottle to camp each day. Although not required, you may bring your own golf clubs. Please call the Marple Newtown Recreation office (610-353-2326) for registration information.

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Marple Township Police Department Chief of Police Message

While the winds of change usher in a new season, those winds have been working hard for some time here at the Marple Township Police Department.

Over the past two years retirement has claimed six officers and over 150 combined years of experience and dedication. Then, to put a bow on it, our chief of 15 years (and police officer for a total of 40), Thomas Murray, retired January 10th. But with change comes opportunity and that has come in the form of current officers promoted and new officers hired to fill the voids.

I must count myself as the most fortunate since the Board of Commissioners appointed me to become the sixth Chief of Police in the history of this storied police department. It is an honor to lead some of the finest, most professional men and women in law

Beware of Scams Beware of These Common Scams

The following are common scams that have occurred throughout the area. The National Association of Bunco Investigators website can provide more detailed information on national scams and provide resources for victims of the crimes. Visit their web page at www.nabihq.org

ATM GRAB - While you're taking money

out of an ATM, someone suddenly appears and says, "Excuse me, you dropped $20," pointing to a bill on the ground. While you bend down to pick up the $20 the thief grabs your cash from the machine and runs away.

Always be aware of your surroundings.

BAIL BOND SCAM - The victim receives a phone call from a person claiming to be a friend of a relative of the victim. The victim is told that the relative has been arrested and the "friend" asks for bail money. If the victim agrees, the caller will arrange for himself or another person to pick up the money. Ask for the court's information and advise you will call the court directly, ask verifying questions about the family member, try to call the family member direct or ask for the police department name that arrested the person and call them first, don't just send or give them the money.

CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS - These con criminals will make you think you are giving to a good cause, but the result is that the money goes to them. Scam artists also advertise fake charities using similar names to those of well-known legitimate charities.

Research the charity before you give.

DIVERSION BURGLARY - A man, woman and one or two children appear at the victim's door and plead to use the victim's phone claiming to have an emergency and must call for help. Or they may simply ask for a drink of water. Once inside, one offender distracts the victim while another searches 18

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enforcement today. But it is also my duty to honor those who have come before me and helped make this department what it is today.

What you, the citizens and residents we are honored to serve, will notice most are the different faces who proudly wear the Marple Township Police uniform. What you will not notice is a change in the services to which you have become accustomed or the manner in which those services are provided. The men and women of the Marple Township Police Department remain committed to the highest degree of public service, training, and education. The goals of this police department are identical to those of the Marple community a safe, secure Township where families, schools, and businesses can thrive together.

Brandon M. Graeff #050 Chief of Police the house for valuables. Other common diversion scams are done by posing as utility workers. Always ask for company identification and call police if you are not sure.

DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITOR - As a door-to-door solicitor, the con artist asks for a donation to benefit a nonexistent organization or sells a product for a reduced price if the person signs the contract immediately and pays cash. Ask for the solicitor's identification and permit. If in doubt, call your police department immediately.

GRANDCHILD IN DISTRESS - A grandparent receives a frantic call from someone they believe to be their grandchild.

The supposed grandchild sounds distressed and may be calling from a noisy location.

They claim to be involved in some type of trouble while traveling out of the U.S. and asks the grandparent to immediately wire money. The scammer typically asks for several thousand dollars and may even call back asking for more money. He or she may claim embarrassment about the alleged trouble and ask the grandparent to keep it a secret. A second scammer may pose as some type of law enforcement officer.

Left: Chief Brandon Graeff (current) Center: Chief Frank Dunn (retired 01/10/2005) Right: Chief Thomas Murray (retired 1/10/2020)

provide bank account routing numbers.

Wiring money is like sending cash; there is no way you can reverse the transaction, trace the money, or recover payment from the telephone con artists. Again, ask verifying questions about the family member, try to call the family member or someone close to them, don't just send or give them the money.

SEALCOATING SCAM - In a typical seal coating scam, the suspect approaches the homeowner with a claim of having "leftover" coating material (usually in the bed of a pick-up truck), and contracts to seal the homeowner's driveway. Once the homeowner pays for the job, the suspect sprays a cheap oily material on the driveway or just drives off. They may also quote one price and when they complete the job say they needed to use more material and demand a higher price.

Always know who you are dealing with and get the quote in writing, verify the business before agreeing to the work.

Alternatively, the scammer may pretend to be a family friend or neighbor. A common theme of the scam across the nation is the caller's request for the grandparent to wire money through Western Union or MoneyGram or to

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News From The Marple Tree Commission Re-Leaf Marple Program for 2020

Spring is just around the corner, so that means it is time to consider adding a new tree to your home landscape. Here is an opportunity to also inexpensively replace aged or damaged trees and create more beauty, shade, stormwater control and wildlife habitat to the yard.

Started in 2012, Marple Tree Commission's hugely successful Re-Leaf program is available to Marple residents only. Over the years many families have bought more than one tree to enhance their property. In 2019 we planted 54 trees for residents - the most of any year so far! This year there are 120 healthy, young trees available for spring planting. Details about the program and the trees, their size and price are outlined on a flyer available from Janis Egan. She will drop off a flyer at your home.

Contact Janis, RE-LEAF co-ordinator, by phone at: 610-356-5046

All About the Crum Creek

The Crum Creek is approximately 24 miles long.

It was originally called Ockanickon by the Lenni Lenape who lived in the woods along the creek.

Early 18th Century Swede settlers named it Crumkill, or Crooked Creek. The word “Crum” is Dutch for “Crooked.”

The Crum Creek watershed is 38 square miles of land encompassing the creek and its sources. The water from small streams and wetlands in this area drain into the creek through a network of tributaries starting from its headwaters at Malvern. The creek carries all of this water down to Eddystone where it flows into the Delaware River.

The 38 square mile drainage area of Crum Creek encompasses 15 municipalities and has a population of approximately 68,000 residents.

Part of the upper Crum Creek is designated by the Department of Environmental Protection DEP as Special Protection stream, with a larger Cold Water Fishery and native trout population than nearby Ridley and Chester Creeks. In Marple Township, Hotland Run, a Crum Creek tributary, is still classified as “Exceptional Value.”

The DEP also has listed about 19 miles of the lower Crum Creek and its tributaries as “impaired” due to pollution. They are protected as Warm Water Fishery streams to support bass and perch fish populations.

The Crum is the largest drinking water source for Delaware County residents.

Crum Creek was dammed in 1931 near Pennsylvania Route 252 to create Springton 20

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Arbor Day 2020

Our annual celebration of Marple's community forest and re-certification by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City, USA will take place on April 24 at 4:00 pm this year. Hosted by the Marple Tree Commission, this event is a special opportunity for residents, school students, township officials and environmental advocates to gather in tribute to trees planted in our yards, parks, commercial sites, and school campuses that, collectively, moderate our weather, improve our air quality, reduce traffic noise, reduce crime, support wildlife, and raise our spirits.

The event highlight is the demonstration of how to correctly plant a tree by Tree Commission members. The location of this year's Arbor Day event will be announced soon. Come join us and bring the kids to this celebration.

Lake (also known as Geist Reservoir) to ensure an adequate drinking water supply to the Lower Crum Reservoir near Media.

The approximately 391-acre Springton Water Reservoir is maintained by Aqua America and it helps regulate consistent supply water to the Lower Crum Reservoir serving over 200,000 households.

The Aqua Pennsylvania drinking water treatment plant on the Lower Crum Reservoir withdraws 19 million gallons per day to provide drinking water for households and businesses.

The Crum Creek supports diverse aquatic life: water plants, 12 species of amphibians such as salamanders and frogs, plus turtles in pools and floodplains, and fish.

Certain areas of the Crum watershed have habitat areas of large, mature woodlands and forested stream corridors that support impressive numbers of native plants and wildlife. Unfortunately these areas are being invaded by rampant invasive plant species that threaten to eliminate the healthy habitat.

On its way to the Delaware River the Crum Creek passes through the campus of Swarthmore College. This 200 acre site, one of the last remaining forested areas in Delaware County, is called Crum Woods. Due to the devoted stewardship of staff and members of the Scott Arboretum located on the campus, there are 3.5 miles of wellmaintained trails. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the remarkable biodiversity and beauty of this special area.

During the Great Depression, The Scott Horticultural Foundation, precursor of the Scott Arboretum, replanted the Crum Woods with 60,000 native trees and shrubs.

Park Neighbors

How fortunate Marple residents are to live in a town with 12 parks. Whether you are into youth sports, adult sports, power walking, dog walking, bird watching, plant appreciation or just fresh air, there is a park for you, and it is probably near you. Marple Tree Commission volunteers have planted trees in parks and public spaces and we try to protect them from deer damage, vandalism, weather and pest damage.

Because we are few and the responsibility is so large, we appreciate help from park neighbors, and visitors to help us maintain them. Please keep an eye out when visiting a park and report to us any tree damage, dangerous situations or inappropriate activity than you observe. Call the Township at 610-356-4040. Or our Horticulturist at 610-405-8305. Thank you

Among its many, many functions, the Crum Creek is a source of water during drought periods, a discharge area for effluent from wastewater treatment plants, a natural floodway for stormwater runoff from major weather events, and a recreational scenic and educational resource enjoyed by residents throughout its watershed.

Three distinct sections of the Crum Creek have been identified based on the land uses and stream quality conditions that exist in the regions that it flows through:

UPPER WATERSHED - Rural/Suburban:

The highest quality of water is found at the headwaters of the creek north of West Chester Pike. The water is cooler water because of it is shaded by wooded areas.

These High Quality waters are protected to restrict pollution and support diverse aquatic life.

MIDDLE WATERSHED - Suburban:

Reduced water quality in the Crum is found in the stretch between West Chester Pike and Baltimore Pike around Newtown Square, Marple and Swarthmore where the creek flows into the Springton Reservoir in Media.

Environmental degradation from development of extensive shopping centers and numerous subdivisions continue to compromise the waters as they flow through this section.

LOWER WATERSHED - Urban:

Water quality is worst in this stretch of the creek South of the Baltimore Pike through industrial and densely developed areas to the Delaware River. Covering nearly 19 miles, the creek and its tributaries flowing through this region are listed by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as “impaired” due to runoff from roads and parking lots, sewage treatment plants, brownfields and dams.

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Senior Lifestyles No matter your age, its never to late to begin exercising.

more, the endorphins produced by your body during exercise can help reduce feelings of sadness, depression or anxiety.

Can't get started? Find an exercise buddy, someone whose company you enjoy, and make a date to try an exercise class.

You've heard it before. Exercise is good for you. But did you know that exercise at any age has tremendous benefits for your health? For older adults these include enhancing mobility and balance; reducing the impact of illness and chronic disease; improving sleep; helping prevent mental decline; and improving digestion. What's

Starting a regular exercise program can be the biggest challenge. If you've never exercised before, you may not know where to begin. You don't have to exercise until you're soaked in sweat and every muscle aches. Think about things that you enjoy doing and incorporate them into an exercise routine.

Surrey Services for Seniors in Havertown offers a wide array of fitness classes every week. From Tai Chi to Chair Yoga, there is something for everyone. No need to RSVP, just drop in for the class.

Enjoy music? Try listening to your favorite tunes on headphones while you walk. Or try chair Zumba which includes fun, upbeat songs.

Visit www.SurreyServices.org for the class schedule. Need transportation?

Call 610-446-2070 to find out about free transportation options to Surrey Havertown.

Prefer not to exercise outside? Walk laps at the local mall and enjoy window shopping.

Bored by exercise in a gym. Watch a favorite TV show or movie while on a treadmill or stationary bike.

6 AFFORDABLE CHANGES TO MAKE YOUR HOME SENIOR FRIENDLY Nearly 90 percent of surveyed seniors over age 65 want to stay in their current residence for as long as possible, but many of those homes are not equipped to let them “age in place”.

The key is to evaluate your home and determine what needs to be changed before there are any major health issues.

If you start planning now before any issues

HERE ARE SOME EASY, AFFORDABLE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME ACCESSIBLE TO SAFELY AGE IN PLACE Make a safer entrance with a ramp and railings and smooth threshold transitions between rooms and outdoor decks or patios.

Add safety rails and grab bars in the bathroom.

Add lever handles to doors, cabinets and faucets for easier opening.

Widen the doorways and hallways to accommodate walkers, scooters or wheelchairs.

Increase the lighting, especially at the front and back entrances, and also consider adding motion sensors so the lights come on as you approach the entrance.

Increase the wattage of the bulbs in interior hallways and stairways. Add larger windows, skylights or track lighting to the kitchen.

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When you are ready to start your project, look for a company with accessibilities experience that is familiar with the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as local zoning laws. Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS) are trained by the National Association of Home Builders on remodeling existing homes to age in place.

Amramp’s accessibility experts are CAPS certified and can evaluate any home to determine what changes are needed to make the living space accessible. Check out Amramp’s accessibility solutions online at www.amramp.com. Take advantage of Amramp’s FREE evaluation to review your needs and lay out a remodeling plan by calling 888-715-7598 or send an email to info@amramp.com.

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EAGLES MERE—SUMMER CAMP FOR ADULTS Imagine waking to fresh cool air, sounds of owls hooting, woodpeckers drilling, and wandering with a steaming latté to the lake's edge to see eagles fishing on Pennsylvania's second highest natural glacial lake. What could be a more inviting way to begin the day, every day? Your kids left the house 30 minutes ago on their bicycles to join in at “Sports Week” at the beach. Today you have a choice - sneak away and get some needed personal time, catch up on your reading, play golf….whatever…the kids are safe and engaged all day in the athletic program, prowling the woods as part of the guided outdoor conservation program, taking tennis and golf lessons, or just hanging out with friends. Cars and traffic are hardly an issue. Lunch is available indoors or out at the beach, the Country Store, or the Sweet Shop. Everyone is friendly. Life feels like a throwback to the 50's and 60's, a less pressured time. Is this summer camp for the kids or for the adults?

Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania is unique. It is a 2 ½ hour drive from Philadelphia, deep in the Endless Mountain region of Pennsylvania. Founded in the mid 1800's as Philadelphia's “East Hampton”, it is rich in history. It is on the National Historic Register and virtually all of the gorgeous original architecture remains. It is home to

a William Flynn designed “links” course (think Marion), boundless preserved woodlands and trails, organized mountain and road biking, hiking, canoeing and sailing, tennis, croquet, summer arts, antique, and craft shows, shopping, museums galore, and more recently a revived Chautauqua. Engage as little or as much as you desire. Famous artists make it their home. The town boasts three Olympic Gold medal winners. There are noted authors and photographers. There is something for everyone.

The town's one remaining historic hotel is the Eagles Mere Inn (1887), seventeen rooms and three unique restaurants (www.eaglesmereinn.com).

Eagles Mere Historic Village Inc. is a 501C3 organized to preserve the downtown and its website provides good insight into the town (www.eaglesmerehistoricvillage.com).

Two world class museums exist just out of town, the Eagles Mere Air/Auto Museums (www.eaglesmereautomuseum.com) (www.eaglesmereairmuseum.org).

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