Marple Township News Summer 2015

MARPLE TOWNSHIP

News Summer 2015

A landmark to come to pass

In This Issue Note From Township Manager .......................2 Township Directory & Holiday Schedule .........4 CodeRED: Keeping Residents Informed ...........5 Broomall Fire Company ..................................6 Marple Ambulance Corps ...............................7 Marple Police Department News....................8 Senior Citizen Advisory Commission...............9 Approval to Build is Just the Beginning.........10 Code Corner: Maintaining Swimming Pools ..11

Put Rainwater to Work for You .....................12 Fertilize Your Lawn the Easy Way..................13 Township's 3-Month Calendar ............................14

Public Works (Trash & Recycling) ..................15 Marple Tree Commission..............................16 Broomall Named TREE CITY USA...................17 Library News ...........................................18-19 Safety ALERT! Recycling Syringes .............20-21 A Look Back at Marple's Past........................23

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A Note From The Township Manager In each edition of the Marple Township News, we try to mix the past with the present and give residents a look back into Marple's history. So far, we've experienced what was happening in the Township through a 1971 Township Newsletter, met the members of our 1947 semi-pro football team and have taken a quick ride on the defunct West Chester Pike Trolley Line. In this edition, the origin of the name of Marple Township is explored (see page 23). However, I also want to share with you a glimpse of the past that is about to happen.

Everyone will recognize our cover picture. At least I hope you do! This building with the oddly shaped roof, originally built in 1963 as the Public Library, has served with distinction as the Township Police Station since 1976. While the building has been renovated over the years to keep up with the needs of the police, this 8,000 square foot undersized building has reached the end of its useful life. It can no longer accommodate the functions of the modern police force and with the Township Police Department seeking accreditation from the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, a new facility is needed.

The Board of Commissioners, understanding the needs of the police department in order to provide the best police service possible to the community, has purchased the property at 1001 Sussex Blvd in the Lawrence Park Industrial Park to be the new home of Township Police. Plans are currently underway to renovate the building on this property, adjacent to the Township Public Works facility, into a 20,000 square foot fully functional, secure and modern police station. You may be wondering why the big jump from 8,000 to 20,000 square feet. Well, just stop by and visit the current station and you'll see why.

project currently underway at the Township Building & Library also with no tax increase. This project is expected to cut the building's electric usage and bill by almost 50%.

So, where is this glimpse of the past that's about to happen? Well, if all goes according to schedule, this time next year the current police station will be a thing of our past. An expanded parking lot for the Township Building and Library will take its place. It will become material for a future newsletter sparking conversations about the Township. And you'll be able to say "I remember when the police station was in that goofy looking building near the The total cost for the new station is corner of Sproul and Springfield projected to be $4.5 million dollars and Roads." the Township Commissioners have worked extremely hard to ensure that this needed facility will be constructed with no tax increase to the residents! I have to add that the Commissioners were also able to undertake t h e H VA C a n d Lighting upgrade

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Township Directory BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

TOWNSHIP STAFF

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Joseph A. Rufo, President 610-325-7729 jrufo@marpletwp.com

Jan G. Ceton 610-353-2732 jceton@marpletwp.com

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

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

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

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

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

Michael K. Molinaro 610-353-4710 mmolinaro@marpletwp.com

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Anthony T. Hamaday, Township Manager 610-356-4040 x503 ahamaday@marpletwp.com

Joseph C. Romano, Dir. of Code Enforcement 610-356-4040 x511 jromano@marpletwp.com William Creighton, Director of Public Works 610-356-4040 bcreighton@marpletwp.com Thomas J. Murray, Superintendent of Police 610-356-1500 x231 tmurray@marplepolice.com

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

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Township Administration Building 227 S. Sproul Road Broomall, PA 19008-2391 610-356-4040 www.marpletwp.com

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

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District Justice David Lang, Esq. (Wards 2,5,6 & 7) 4655 W. Chester Pike Newtown Sq., PA 19073 610-356-7430 District Justice Robert D'Agostino (Wards 1,3 & 4) 796 Parkway Blvd.

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Broomall Fire Company News The Broomall Fire Company (BFC or Company 53) was established on January 8th, 1923 by a group of twenty-six men whose sole purpose was to establish fire protection for the g r o w i n g M a r p l e To w n s h i p community. Today, BFC serves well over 24,000 citizens and protects an area of approximately 11 square miles, including a large stretch of Interstate 476. The current fire house is located on the corner of North Malin Road and West Chester Pike. There are over 90 members in the BFC with approximately 52 men and women designated as active firefighters. Our entire membership is 100% volunteer!

2015 Fire Officers Chief: Bill Maguire st 1 Assistant Chief: Tom Dobbins 2nd Assistant Chief: Mike Ostrander Captain: Rick Schmidt Captain: Scott Russell Lieutenant: Mike Brown Lieutenant: Bill McNeill Lieutenant: Dannon Voight Lieutenant: Stephen Monahan

2015 Important Public Events to Remember February 1 - Our year-long fund drive begins with mailings to residents and the business community September 11-13 - Fall Carnival October 4-10 - Fire Prevention Week

2015 Administrative Officers President: Jim Capuzzi Vice President: Brian Drager Treasurer: Vince Del Vacchio Secretary: Bill Ankrum Director: Jim Castaldi Director: Pete Placido Director: Stefano Matozzo Director: Dan Rutledge

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Please feel free to stop by the station at any time. Members are always willing to give you a tour. In particular, children get a kick out of climbing up on our apparatus and leaving with a special "Junior Firefighter" helmet.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our all-volunteer organization.

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Marple Township Ambulance Corps Marple Township Ambulance Corps P.O. Box 172 Broomall, PA 19008 (610) 356-1639 Community CPR Hands Only Marple Township Ambulance Corps offers free "Hands Only" Community CPR training.

If you are interested in attending a class, please email Maria Price at mprice@marpleems.com or contact the station 610-356-1639.

Volunteer Membership If you're looking for an exciting way to give back to your community and be part of a progressive EMS organization, Marple Township Ambulance Corps is always welcoming new applicants for volunteer membership. To apply, one must be at least sixteen years of age, willing to attend EMT school or already be certified as an EMT or Paramedic.

Training costs covered by Marple Township EMS include, but are not limited to, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course and other continuing education classes for EMTs, Paramedics and Pre-Hospital Registered Nurses.

Submit questions about applying for membership by emailing membership@marpleems.com Fund Drive Solicitations for the annual Fund Drive of the Marple Township Ambulance Corps (MTAC)

are mailed to the residents and businesses within the township by October 1st. Generally, 30-40% of the population responds with a donation almost immediately. A second mailing is sent by mid-December to remind people who may have forgotten to send in their contribution. A third and final reminder in the form of a postcard is mailed by mid-January.At the year's end, almost 60% of the residents and businesses of Marple Township have generously made the decision to support their volunteers at the Marple Township Ambulance Corps.

The funds collected from the annual fund drive are crucial to the continued updating of equipment and training necessary to provide the citizens of our township with the highest quality emergency response care. As a current subscriber to MTAC, you will never be billed for any balance not covered by your insurance company.

If you have not received a fund drive mailer and/or have a question regarding our fund drive please call (610) 356-1639 and leave us a message. Your call will be answered as soon as possible.

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Marple Township Police Department Programs Citizens Police Academy The Citizens Police Academy offers an opportunity for residents to get an inside look at the workings of the Marple Township Police Department. Attendees learn how the department operates and study such topics as The Legal System, Patrol Procedures, DUI Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Community Policing, and the Police Communications Center, to name a few. The ten week Academy is held in early September.

Classes typically meet once a week for two hours in the evening. Anyone interested in attending can contact Sgt. Tony Colgan at the police station 610-356-1500 ext. 640.

Drug Take Back Program The Marple Township Police Department participates with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Association in an effort to remove unwanted / unused prescription medications from the family medicine cabinet. As you are aware, many prescription drugs are not taken in their entirety and thus remain in your medicine cabinet because you are unsure of what to do with them. It is during this time that they can fall into the wrong hands. Several years ago the DEA initiated a Drug Take Back program to get these potentially harmful drugs out of private homes and properly disposed of. Twice a year

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in late April and again in late October we host a Drug Take Back at the Giant Food Market on Springfield Road. The police station also has a secure locked medicine drop box which residents can deposit unused prescriptions at their convenience.

of their alarm systems to prevent accidental or false alarms. Alarm system need to be serviced annually. Fines are imposed for violations of the ordinance and range from $100.00 to $500.00. There is no fine for the first false alarm as long as the owner has his system serviced and the problem corrected.

National Night Out National Night Out is an initiative to heighten residents' awareness of crime related issues in the Township. It is held annually on the first Tuesday in August and offers an opportunity for residents to come out and meet the police officers and discuss issues related to crime and crime prevention. The goal of the event is to encourage residents to get out, meet their neighbors and local police and to look out for each other. Working together the police / community partnership will help in reducing crime. We welcome and encourage all of our residents to come out and spend some time with us during National Night Out.

Alarm Ordinance The Township of Marple has an ordinance regulating all security and fire alarm systems in the Township. Alarms which activate for no reason create a significant drain on police resources. We understand the desire for people to protect their homes, but they must take care

Solicitors Ordinance In 2010 the Board of Commissioners revamped the solicitor's ordinance to more teeth into it. The current ordinance requires solicitors to acquire a license from the Police Department after providing a Criminal Background Check from the PA State Police.

Soliciting is permitted between the hours of 9:00 Am and 6:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

There are exceptions for Charitable Organization based on US Supreme Court Rulings. The Marple Township Police Department has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding solicitors. Any solicitor who violates the provisions of the ordinance is cited and his or her license is revoked.

For more information on the Police Department and its programs, please visit the Marple Township Police website at: www.marplepolice.com

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Advisory Commission Marple Township imposes a business privilege and 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.

mercantile tax at a rate of 1.5 mills (.0015) on gross receipts of the business.

For every $100,000 of gross receipts the tax liability would be $150.00.

All new businesses in the Township, as well as existing businesses should register with the Township's business tax collector.

The Commissioners' welcome and support new business in the community.

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.

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Approval to build is only the beginning... ...to protecting water quality.

Sediment-laden stormwater flooding into a stormdrain in Springfield. (Courtesy of Ken Rapp)

Sediment is considered a pollutant, and stormwater left uncontrolled will damage our local waterways. It is critical that every developer, construction site manager, and laborer be aware of the importance of implementing their project's approved erosion and sediment pollution control plan. The control measures contained within the plan are referred to as Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Efforts Upgrade your controls to ABACT Controls. (Antidegradation Best Available Combination Technologies) Example: A compost filter sock, appropriately sized, is an upgrade for a silt fence.

Temporary Stabilization - Temporary seeding and mulching will significantly reduce erosion as well as reduce BMP maintenance costs.

Prior to permanent stabilization, till compacted soils and add compost amendments.

Be aware of weather forecasts and implement additional BMP's if necessary, and make sure your temporary stabilization efforts are maximized.

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Preserve and protect mature trees to the maximum extent practicable.

Prior to installation of underground infiltration facilities, stabilize the project as much as possible.

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Code Corner: A Resident's Guide to Marple's Regulations

Maintaining a Residential Swimming Pool As you consider installing a swimming pool on your property, be aware that owning and managing a swimming pool safely is an enormous responsibility. In addition to safety fencing and self-closing & latching gates, Marple Township's Code specifies certain standards for water quality. It requires that private pools be maintained in such a manner and with such equipment (filters, vacuums, skimmers, chemicals) that will keep the water clean, sanitary and free of debris.

Installing a new swimming pool A permit is required for the installation of any in-ground or above ground swimming pool or spa. P ools and spas are defined as any structure that is capable of being filled with water to a depth exceeding two feet or having a diameter of eight feet or 100 square foot in area. Chapter 269 of the Township Code outlines the rules and regulations for swimming pools and spas. Permits can be obtained through the Township Code Enforcement Department.

Keep in mind that even a "fish pond" may meet the definition of a pool and must comply with the requirements.

Water management Typically your builder or equipment supplier will instruct you on the care and maintenance of your new pool, including how to operate and maintain its components. Keeping the water safe for use by human beings requires that you periodically perform standard water quality tests to measure pH, bacteria and algae in the water. You must add chemicals to the water to correct any imbalance. Your local pool supply dealer will analyze your water samples and recommend products to use to maintain healthy water. Typically, bactericidal agents are dry or liquid chlorine, or chloromine, plus calcium to reduce water acidity. If you prefer, you can hire a professional pool service to do these jobs.

Draining the pool On occasion you may need to drain your poolat least reduce the water level somewhat at the end of the season when it is time to winterize the pool and cover it. Also, eventually your pool will need repair or repainting, requiring partial or complete draining.

damage, plant damage, etc. - from the release of a huge amount of water containing chemicals, consult with the Marple Code Enforcement Department for advice on how to drain your with minimum disturbance to your particular property.

Pool demolition Dismantling an above-ground pool is a relatively straightforward project. Other than draining the water properly, it does not fall under regulation by the Marple Township, so no permit is required.

However, demolishing an in-ground pool involves a major disturbance of the landscape and soil. It requires a demolition permit from Marple's Code Enforcement Department. To apply for the permit, an owner must submit a sketch of the pool and its location on the property. Include a brief description of the demolition process and how the pool will be accessed by the heavy equipment necessary to break down the concrete and move soil.

The Marple Code prohibits the discharge of water from any pool, including pool backwash water and pool cleaning waste water, into any Township sanitary or storm sewer, street rightof-way, stream, drainage ditch, creek, pond, waterway or onto any adjoining property. The emptying or discharge of water from any pool shall be carried out in such a matter as not to create either a health hazard or nuisance to the pool owners, adjoining property owners or the Township.

Marple's Code department has guidelines for pool demolition. After the pool is drained in a safe manner, have your demolition contractor drill holes in the bottom of the pool every three feet to assure future drainage of groundwater.

Next he should knock in all the concrete sides of the pool at least 3 feet from the top and push the rubble down into the deep end of the pool.

Then he can fill the pool opening with soil, periodically compressing it to assist proper settling of soil until the soil level meets the desired grade.

What does this mean? Water must be released and contained in your own yard! It can't flow onto the street or neighbors' property and cause flooding. Because there is potential for serious environmental damage - soil erosion, flood

Questions about swimming pool construction, maintenance or demolition? Call Marple's Code Enforcement Department at 610-3564040.

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Put Rainwater to Work for You Harvesting rainwater is a simple way to make your household green and help your gardens prosper. Using rainwater instead of the tap to water your gardens will cut your water bill. It also keeps water from running off of your property and carrying pollutants into our streams. The two most common ways to put rainwater to work for you are rain barrels and rain gardens:

A rain garden is a collection of waterloving plants in a slight depression in the ground. Running a downspout towards a sunken garden will capture rainwater and allow it to slowly sink into the ground over the next day. Rain gardens should be located at least 10 feet away from your foundation. Their size varies based on how much roof area is draining to the garden.

Resources on building your rain garden can be found many places o n l i n e , i n c l u d i n g http://www.raingardensforthebays.org and http://www.stormwaterpa.org/rain garden. Pick the right spot on your property, create a design using your favorite plants, and start using rainwater to beautify your yard.

A rain barrel collects water from your roof and stores it for future use. You can connect a hose to the barrel or use it to fill watering cans. Rain barrels are available commercially at home improvement stores or you can build a do-it-yourself rain barrel at little cost; see www.diynetwork.com/howto/how-to-create-a-rain-barrel for simple instructions. Most barrels hold 55 gallons of water and will fill quickly during a storm. Make sure to include an overflow pipe to transport excess water away from your house. Also, a screen or filter on top is essential to prevent mosquitoes.

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Fertilize Your Lawn the Easy Way Mowing and fertilizing your lawn just got a whole lot easier...

Disposing of grass clippings is the most labor-intensive part of mowing the lawn for many homeowners. You can skip all that work and let your grass clippings fertilize your lawn for free.

Grass clippings contain nitrogen and phosphorus and can fertilize your lawn naturally. This can cut or eliminate the need for additional fertilizers, which can damage our streams. Clippings can also be composted and used to create high-quality fertilizers for your garden.

Start mowing by making two or three passes blowing grass clippings into the center of your lawn, not the street or driveway.

Make sure to mow when grass is dry so that clippings do not clump together. Set the mower to a height of 2陆 to 3 inches to better hide clippings and keep a healthier lawn. Mow weekly in the spring and as needed through the summer.

Clippings left on your lawn will biodegrade quickly because they are 90% water. It should not cause thatch buildup. If the grass is very high (say, after returning from a vacation), consider making two cuts: a "trim" with the mower set high, followed a few days later by a cut to your regular length. This will give the clippings a chance to degrade into the lawn and avoid having long clippings covering the lawn.

To be sure you are giving your yard the nutrients it needs and not providing too much fertilizer, test your soil. Contact your local Penn State Extension office to order a soil test kit for only $9-12 (Delaware County: 610-690-2655, Chester County: 610-696-3500).

For your lawn and your streams, keep your grass clippings on your lawn. Your wallet will also appreciate the change, as you will need fewer fertilizers and less water.

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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. Paper and small electronics may be dropped off at the Public Works Garage located at 446 Marpit Road (diagonally across from Produce Junction).

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 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.

Any item that is not typical household trash is considered a bulk pick-up (e.g. white goods, 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. If you have a question please feel free to contact the Code Enforcement Secretary at 610-356-4040 Ext. 512

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.

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 fall and two weeks in the spring. 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).

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. The rules of law under Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claim Act make it difficult for the Township to be held liable for sewer back-ups.

HAZARDOUS WASTE 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 WasteAuthority at 610-892-9627 for a list of Hazardous Waste collection dates, times & drop off sites.

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News From the Marple Tree Commission The Ugly Truth About Tree Topping The irony of topping or stubbing a tree is that it does not accomplish the goal of downsizing the tree. Instead, it stimulates it to rapidly produce replacement growth to reach its previous stature. This effort seriously and permanently compromises a tree's health and appearance.

Every tree species is hardwired to grow in a certain shape, with a certain branching pattern, to a certain mature height. When its limbs and trunk are unceremoniously blunted back from their tips, a tree is forced into emergency mode and sacrifices everything to generate replacement tissue and life-sustaining foliage as quickly as possible. It generates lots of spindly branch sprouts to compensate for the traumatic loss. They then grow lanky and long to the original height of the tree's limbs, making the canopy denser, yet weaker.

Tree topping causes suffering Shock. The community of plants and other living things depending on the shade of the tree's foliage are now threatened by its loss, which exposes them and the tree's bark to glaring sun.

Starvation. A topped tree loses significant amounts of protective leaf canopy. It can't absorb enough sunlight to make the energy that it needs to stay robust.

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Sickness. Stressed trees are vulnerable to pest infestations and diseases which exploit their diminished vigor. Typically, topped branches are fairly large in diameter, and have difficulty generating enough special healing tissue, to completely close the wounds, so insects and fungi can invade and promote decay.

Mutilation. Once an asset to your landscape, a topped tree becomes an eyesore.

of limbs and trunks of trees, you pay later. One cost is reduced property values. Real estate experts estimate that a large, lovely tree can add 10-20 percent to the value of a property. Then there is the cost of caring for a weakened tree in the future, the expense of removal and replacement when it sickens and dies prematurely, plus the cost of replacing other plantings that depended on the tree canopy. There may be the loss of heating or air conditioning savings due to the protection of large trees. Finally, there is the potential liability from weakened tree branches that fall on something or someone.

The Hidden Costs of Tree Topping What you save by hiring an inexpensive, unskilled worker with a chainsaw who simply amputates ends

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Library News Make friends, bring friends, your FUN summer can make a DIFFERENCE!!!

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Have some fun! Meet new people! Learn how your library works! Make a difference! We would love to have you on board our team!

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Library News Long Time Library Employee Retires!

This summer will be really great at the Marple Library! We are celebrating ourth new logo and a great new service called HOOPLA starting May 4 . What's all the hoopla about HOOPLA? With this service you can download movies, books, audio books and music onto your own computer, tablet or phone FREE with your library card.

For our kids and teens: Summer Reading Club will kick-off at the DJ Mix-up on Tuesday, June 23th at 7 pm with music and fun. Be sure to register beginning May 4 ndfor Scienceth in the Summer (theme: Chemistry) - FREE for all kids 2 through 7 grade.

Arlene Hoffman is retiring from the Marple Library after 30 years. After volunteering at Marple, Arlene started her career at the library as a Te c h n i c a l S e r v i c e s Assistant, cataloging books/AV and managing all library volunteers. Her enthusiasm and love of the library inspired many people to become both volunteers and friends. Arlene added Head of Circulation to her job description in the 1990s. She retires as Administrative Assistant/Technical Services Assistant III.

WANTED: Teen volunteers 7th grade through college freshmen to Arlene and her husband Bob have assist with children's' programs, interact with kids, shelve books, give lived in Broomall 38 years. Her son out prizes, do LEGO Club, make friends and have fun.

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Hopefully, she can find time to volunteer at the Marple Library. She will be missed, good luck in your retirement.

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The Problem: Syringes and Needles do not go in the Recycling Bin

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Over the last year we have seen a dramatic increase in injuries to our Recyclable Material Recovery Facility employees caused by syringes, needles, lancets and auto-injectors (“Sharps”) mixed in with recyclables. Incidents involving “Sharps” have tripled since 2013. Many municipalities instruct users of “Sharps” to place them in plastic bottles for disposal. However, some users are incorrectly placing such filled plastic bottles in the recycling bin rather than disposing of them properly.

The Danger: Our Employees Safety The safety of our employees is our utmost concern. Our employees sort recyclables by hand and are in direct contact with every piece of material that is delivered to our Recovery Facilities. When a bottle filled with used “Sharps” is placed in a recycling bin and then compacted in a recycling truck, it typically is empty or broken by the time it gets to a recycling facility, resulting in dozens of “Sharps” being spread throughout the bottles, cans and papers that our employees handle. A batch of “Sharps” from even one plastic bottle can spread throughout a large amount of material, exposing many employees to the risk of puncture wounds, cuts and blood borne diseases.

The Consequence: Our Employees Health When an employee is injured by a “Sharp”, they are taken immediately for medical evaluation and the entire processing line is brought to a halt. The effects of a prick or cut caused by a “Sharp” can be devastating for the employee and sets in motion an arduous process of testing for diseases that require multiple medical visits over a period of time. In addition to putting all of our workers in harm’s way, such incidents increase operating costs because processing stops to allow safety procedures to be followed by specially trained employees to recover and remove all the contaminants for proper disposal.

The Solution: A Clear Message on how to Dispose of Sharps For the safety of our employees, it is important that our municipalities and customers publicize proper messaging on how to dispose of all “Sharps” by residents and businesses. Disposal of “Sharps” should be as directed by a pharmacist and in accordance with local disposal regulations and never placed with recyclable material. The proper disposal of sharps will greatly decrease a dangerous condition for our employees.

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Dog Training: Why Hire A Trainer?

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As a professional dog trainer, I often get caught up in conversations where I advise people to find a certified dog trainer. I typically get a variety of excuses or "reasons" why that's not an option. This actually just happened to me last week on a social media site. An acquaintance, who lives in another state, was asking me for behavioral advice of the masses and it was a mess!

There are so many reasons why soliciting advice from various sources is a bad idea.

The main reason being that you will get conflicting advice, which can just confuse you more. When I had recommended hiring a professional, I got the usual rebuke. Here are a few of the most common reasons people don't want to hire a dog trainer: 1. "My dog is too crazy! We tried taking him to classes and it did not work."

2. "I don't have enough time."

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5. "I don't know how to find a good trainer. The internet has too many options and I don't want to waste my time or money without knowing who to trust."

Let me address a few of these right now: 1. Your dog is a dog. That's not to say that all dogs are the same, but all dogs have the potential to learn. If you think your dog is too crazy or "can't learn," what about the dogs rescued from the dog fighting ring funded by Michael Vick?

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dog may seem "crazy" in comparison, but a certified trainer has seen hundreds!

Believe me, there is almost nothing you can tell me about your dog that will shock me at this point and I have already learned how to handle your issues before I even approach your dog. If I haven't, I know who to refer you to, so I won't waste your time. Group classes are not always appropriate for every dog or dog-owner team either. A certified professional dog trainer can help you get into the best training program for you and your goals.

2. If you don't have enough time to train your dog, you probably don't have enough time for a dog and you certainly don't have enough time to clean up after your dog's misbehavior. Training definitely takes time, but having set appointments with a trainer where you need to show progress helps keep you accountable and motivated. As a professional trainer, I still take classes and workshops with my own dogs just to make sure I am being responsible and giving them the time and energy they deserve.

3. You may be able to teach some things yourself, especially if you are well-read in behavior and have some experience with other dogs. A trainer, however, is a second pair of experienced eyes who may spot something that you missed or who may be able to show you a better or easier way to do something. Also, a certified trainer knows more than just how to train a new trick or end a problem behavior; they understand the psychology behind learning and might spot body signals you didn't know your dog was giving you. They also keep you accountable and realistic.

Sometimes you just need to be told to slow down or adjust your criteria and expectations.

4. Training can be expensive, but so can law suits and new furniture. If your dog has a problematic behavior, you will most likely have to spend some money as a result of the behavior at some point.

Think of training as an investment, rather than an expense. You are putting your time and money forward to ensure that you have a happy, safe, and well-behaved dog long-term.

5. There are plenty of lousy trainers out there. There are also plenty of lousy lawyers, doctors, etc., as well. Where do you find a good, qualified expert?

Through a certifying board! Would you ever see a lawyer who has not passed the bar exam or a doctor that hasn't been licensed? Probably not. The CCPDT is the only independent certifying body for dog trainers. It's very similar to the bar association. While there are many online and in-person programs that claim to certify their trainers and give them some sort of accreditation or initials after their name, not all credentials are equal.

Another great way to find a qualified trainer is to ask for references or go by word of mouth (word of mouth is not the same as online reviews, as they can be skewed or paid for). Ask around and see if your friends or vet can recommend someone, then check out their credentials and be sure to ask a lot of questions before deciding what to do and who to listen to. At the end of the day, it is up to you to be a discerning consumer and choose the best for your pet.

Realizing that your dog needs training, whether they are already exhibiting a problem behavior or your trying to prevent future problems, is the first step to finding a solution. Half of the time people don't even realize that they would benefit from training until someone has pointed it out to them. This can be even more of an issue, so you should be proud when you realize that maybe you could use a hand. Take the time to find an appropriate trainer and rest assured that it will be money well spent!

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A Look Back: A snapshot of Marple's past The Origin of the Name of Marple Township Marple (present day spelling) first appears in England's records in 1206 as Merphull. In 1287 it was known as Merpill and by 1431 Merpol. The name derives either from "(ge)maere hop hyll" meaning "the hill at the boundary" or "(ge) "maere pill" meaning "the stream at the boundary."

One of Marple, England's most prominent houses was known as Marple Hall, named after the village and not a family, and built about 1600.

The hall was owned by two families the Bradshaw's and later, when there were no male heirs, it went to the female line and their name was Isherwood. It is thought that Marple Hall probably started off as a farmhouse which had stood on that spot for many, many years. In the late 1500's Henry Bradshaw, the1st moved in. His rd grandson, Henry Bradshaw 3 , demolished most of the original timber framed farm house and built the hall in a red stone. It took three years to build the main hall and the dates 1669 appeared on the great barn/stable and

1685 on the clock tower.

It is this Henry whose brother John was to prove to be Marple, England's most famous son as it was his signature that headed the others on King Charles 1st death warrant. John is b u r i e d a t Westminster Abbey in London.

The line died out with the last Isherwood, Christopher. He immigrated to the United States and was rather well known as a writer. His works included "Goodbye to Berlin" which was later made into the film "Cabaret".

Francis Stanfield, one of the first purchasers of land in the new proprietorship of Pennsylvania, is given the credit for naming Marple Township. His daughter, Grace, was born in Marple, England. However, it

should be noted that recent evidence indicates that Thomas Massey may have been born in Marple, England, as well.

There are only 2 Marple Townships in the world and we have established some strong alliances with our counterpart in England through our Fire Company, Rotary club, and Historical Society. For more info please visit the Marple Historical S o c i e t y w e b s i t e a t : www.marplehistoricalsociety.org

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