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Who to Call? ............................................2 Peddling & Credit Card Phone Scams ..4 Business Spotlight..................................5 Winter Reminders....................................6 Arcola Road Bridge Update....................7 Antique Area Map.................................8-9 Cradles to Crayons ...............................10 Dog Training: Door Etiquette................11 Recognizing At-Risk Trees..............12-13 Area 5K Events......................................13 Senior Lifestyles ...................................14

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Royersford Borough Administration Bldg. 300 Main Street Royersford, PA 19468 Phone: 610-948-3737 Fax: 610-948-2915 royersfordborough.org

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Peddling in the Township: What You Need to Know Peddling Residents should be aware that under Township Ordinances, anyone engaged in peddling or soliciting in the Townships are required to obtain a license from the Police Department. Soliciting is restricted to the hours of 9 am to 8 pm or sunset, and there is to be no soliciting at any time on Sundays. The approved Peddling and Soliciting license must be carried by those soliciting. No licensed peddler or solicitor shall approach or otherwise call upon private places of business or residences where a notice has been placed indicating that the occupant does not wish to be solicited.

Credit card companies will not ask consumers to give their information this way. If a consumer is concerned about their card, they should hang up and call the number on the back of their card instead. Consumers can also take the following steps to avoid becoming a victim of this or other phone scams: Never give out personal information over the telephone. Never give out billing information over the phone, especially if you receive an unsolicited telephone call from a stranger. Never wire money or purchase green dot-type prepaid cash cards in response to a telephone appeal, whether it is from a stranger or someone who claims to know you.

For a list of licensed solicitors, contact your Township or Borough Police Department.

Consumers Warned About Credit Card Phone Scam

Never let emotion or fear overcome your common sense. If you get a call for money from a friend or relative, slow down and verify everything. Don't let anyone rush you.

Consumers should be aware and ready for a recent phone scam that has been very active in Pennsylvania involving calls regarding a phony "hold" on the consumer's credit or debit card account.

Never give out sensitive information to anyone on the phone unless you initiated the call to a company you are certain is legitimate.

During August, the PA Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection received similar complaints from multiple consumers regarding this scam. The scam consists of an automated call from a toll-free number telling the consumer that a hold has been placed on their credit or debit card account. If the consumer believes it is their card, they are asked to press "1" and then asked to enter the credit card number to proceed.

Never forget that you are in control. You can always hang up, find a company's number and call it directly. Consumers can file a complaint regarding these or other scams by calling the Bureau of Consumer Protection's tollfree helpline number at 1-800-441-2555 or online at www.attorneygeneral.gov.

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Winter Reminders It's That Time Againâ€Ś

Tenants and owners of properties abutting public streets are required to clear a pathway in the sidewalk. A path at least 30 inches wide must be cleared within 48 hours after it stops snowing/sleeting. Tenants/owners also are required to cover the sidewalk with ashes, sawdust or similar materials in the event of ice or sleet. Placing snow in the gutter or roadway is prohibited.

Please keep in mind that it is almost impossible to keep snow from being deposited at driveways during plowing. Please do not shovel or blow snow from driveways into the street. If you have a fire hydrant on your property, please clear the snow away from the area around it (leaving the markers intact).

From the Fire Marshals and Public Works! HELP US, HELP YOU! When snow is on the ground that means winter is officially upon us. The arrival of cold weather means that firefighters will be in a constant battle with slippery roads, hidden hydrants, and frozen hose lines. Do your part to help keep your neighborhood safe by clearing hydrants of snow. A clear path on all four sides makes hydrants easier to locate and operate in an emergency.

As always, the cooperation of residents and businesses is appreciated by the Townships to help them keep your streets and sidewalks safe during inclement weather. Please remember:

Also, in snowy weather, please utilize off-street parking whenever possible. This allows better access for emergency vehicles and also allows the Department of Public Works to clear the roads more efficiently. And never shovel snow into the street!

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As long as it's snowing, the first priority is keeping main roads open and passable. Under normal circumstances, cul-de-sacs and dead end streets are typically plowed last because they carry the lowest volume of traffic. State highways and county roads are cleared by state and county snow removal crews.

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Arcola Road Bridge Update Persistence Paying Off Shovels are expected to be in the ground in mid-October to begin the work to replace the Arcola Road Bridge. In July, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) began the advertising process for the project and on Aug. 14, PennDOT was to review the submitted bids. The initial work will include the demolition of the existing bridge and its abutments, as well as necessary site work for the new bridge. The project is expected to last 18 months. Sen. John Rafferty and Rep. Mike Vereb have been holding regular meetings with the stakeholders, including Lower Providence Township officials, in an effort to push the project forward as quickly as possible. The new bridge will be slightly downstream from the current bridge location. The bridge is being replaced in a joint effort by the Federal Highway Administration, the state and Montgomery County. The bridge, one of 133 bridges owned by Montgomery County, was closed on August 16, 2013 when it was found to be in an advanced state of deterioration during an inspection performed by PennDOT. The bridge is classified as both structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. Updates on the Arcola Road Bridge progress and a report by the Montgomery County Director of Assets and Infrastructure, Ken Starr, can be viewed at http://www.montcopa.org/arcolaproject.

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Door Etiquette for Dogs able to associate the sound of the door with a certain behavior. 610-337-7698 200 King Manor Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 Autumn is almost upon us! Football parties, Halloween and holidays are quickly approaching and if your dog has any habits that may be problematic or bothersome, now is the time to work on them! With all of the fun fall events, it is important to keep your furry family member in mind for their comfort and safety.

There are plenty of options for what your dog could do when they hear someone at the door. One option is to send your dog to their crate or their bed at the sound of a doorbell (you can substitute a knock if that fits your home better). The easiest way to begin training would be with two people: one to ring the bell and the other to train the dog.

You should follow and reward your dog still and even potentially close the door or give a "stay" cue, allowing you to answer the door as needed without a dog overreacting at your entranceway. You have now changed the meaning of the doorbell for your dog and ended the problematic behavior of poor door etiquette. You can greet your guests and continue on with your plans without worrying about an overprotective dog, escaping dog, etc.

Many dogs have learned to overreact to the sound of a doorbell or door knock, leading to uncomfortable door greetings and potential escapes. This behavior can be problematic if you plan to have friends and family visit for a party or meal. It adds an extra layer of stress to what should be an enjoyable evening. Rude door behavior, such as barking or lunging at the door when people visit, is extremely common and a highly reinforced behavior. From the dog's point of view, every time a delivery man or mailman approaches your door, they are a possible intruder and require immediate attention. Your dog does not realize that those individuals were scheduled to leave regardless of your dog's reaction. In their mind, they have just saved you from a potential threat because the person does leave while your pet is throwing a fit or behaving poorly. Thus the behavior is reinforced. While you probably can't ask every person coming to your home to act as a training tool (people have places to go and things to do after all), you can prepare your dog to behavior more appropriately when they hear the doorbell or knocker. You have probably already taught your dog a variety of verbal cues without you even realizing that you have. Remember that your dog does not naturally speak English, but they have learned by association that "sit" means putting their bottom on the floor. They have also learned associations that you have not explicitly taught them, such as the doorbell brings potential intruders to protect you from or friends to jump on and greet. It is your job to use the doorbell as a cue for a different behavior. Just as your dog has associated various words with specific behaviors, they are

Repeat this game of Person A ringing the bell and Person B rewarding the dog for going into their crate. Do this routine a few times a day until your dog is sprinting to their crate at the sound of the bell. Now you can start to wean out the treat that is waiting in the crate and only reward your dog after they have entered the crate. The next time an unplanned door bell ring occurs, your dog will hopefully run to their crate.

Start by having one person outside by the door and one person ready with treats or another high value reward (cheese, pieces of hot dog are great rewards!). Person A will ring the bell followed immediately by Person B running over to the predetermined location, such as a crate, and toss in a tasty treat. Person B should not say anything, as you want your dog to associate the bell with a location based on the reward -- not a word with the location. Your dog will probably still bark and get worked up by the door, but unlike past experiences, no one is going to come in or respond. After a few moments your dog will probably get mildly confused or bored and come see what Person B is doing. That's when they will find their tasty reward. Person B can give them a few more rewards for hanging out in their crate then release them.

If you do not have a helper to ring the bell for you, consider scheduling a regular training party in the guise of football or movie night. You can invite a few friends over for a football game or movie (make sure it is airing on TV so that you have regular commercial breaks) and use them to help you train your dog. Of course, you can pay them in the form of food and drinks. Football games and movies that are airing on TV have fairly regular commercial breaks that you can use as training trials. Simply ask all of your friends to walk outside at the start of a commercial break and have them each ring the bell for you while you train following the directions above. You can act as Person B and have your friends ring the bell while you reward your dog at the appropriate location. As an added bonus, your friends can walk over and greet or feed your dog, as well. This allows extra rewarding for your dog and it's away from the door! Fall is a great time to begin working with your dog on indoor etiquette. Summer warmth is fading and many social activities begin to move inside, so it is important to ensure that your dog is as happy to have visitors as you are!

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Recognize At-Risk Trees on Your Property How to Recognize an At-Risk Tree: An 8 Point Check-Up The Marple Tree Commission encourages residents to plant and care for trees and to appreciate the numerous ways that trees benefit our community. While most trees are great asset to both public and residential properties, one of the great concerns that homeowners have, of course, is the possibility that their tree or a neighbor's tree might break apart or fall and cause serious property or personal damage. Some trees fall unpredictably, but most incidents can be attributed to serious structural issues that make trees vulnerable to weather events. The signs and symptoms of key risk factors can be easily identified by residents during a 30 minute, three-step inspection of their trees once or twice a year as they mature. Routinely checking trees for common structural defects reveals potential hazards early so they can be remedied before there is an incident. Note: With older or very large trees, it may be safer to contact an arborist to do the inspections.

Step One: Stand away from your tree and take a good look into its branch canopy. This best done with deciduous trees after their leaves fall. ___1 Dead, hanging or broken branches? Remove any of these branches that are larger than 2 inches immediately.

___2 Leaning tree? Look closely if a trunk that seems tilted or twisted also has exposed roots or a mound of soil near its base, this poses a potential serious hazard. Consult a certified arborist.

Step Two: Walk up to the tree and check trunk and branches for defects. ___3. Multiple trunks? Check multiple stem or branch situations for cracks or splits where they all converge. If several trunks of similar size converge at their base and resemble wishbones, examine where they are attached to assure that it is a strong union. Otherwise they are prone to split apart in wind and ice storms.

___4. Weak branch unions? Check branches larger than 3 inches in diameter where they attach to the trunk. A crack or split there indicates potential problems. Remove the branch before a storm does.

___5. Trunk and/or branches have cracks? Measure the crack depth with a pencil or screwdriver. Call a certified arborist to inspect any cracks that extend beneath the bark into the wood. ___6. Signs of decayed wood? Inspect tree trunks and large branches for rotted wood, large cavities, mushrooms and fungi growing on the bark surface. Check exposed roots, too, for similar signs of decay.

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Recognize At-Risk Trees on Your Property Step Three: Look downward and inspect the base of the tree. ___7. Roots injured? Examine the base of the tree trunk for signs of horizontal cuts or chewed bark tissue caused by string trimmer or rodent damage. Take measures to prevent further damage. ___8. Roots bulging, overlapping? Remove any soil or mulch that is mounded over the root flare at the base of the trunk to check for a flat side to the trunk. This may indicate girdling roots that constrict nutrient flow to the tree. Consult a certified arborist about this serious situation.

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Laughter is the Best Medicine Laughter is the best medicine. We've all heard the saying, but I've found there is a lot of truth to that simple sentence. In 2004, when my mother had her first stroke and my father clearly exhibited signs of diminishing mental capacity, my sisters and I were in shock. How could all these changes be happening so rapidly? Dad was calling my husband every night asking the same questions about his computer. Mom, who battled severe rheumatoid arthritis with admirable will, was having difficulty managing tasks that used to be routine for her. Our wonderful parents' active retirement in Florida was severely impeded with on-going health issues. Situations like this come up for families all too regularly. Whether it is a parent, a spouse or even a child, these issues change our lives dramatically. Needless to say, laughter was not high on my sisters' and my priority list.

Fortunately, a good friend talked to me about going through a similar situation with her mother. Her mother taught her a valuable lesson in the course of her illness laugh as often as possible. When things happen, even difficult and trying situations, try to find the humor in it. My sisters, my parents and I did just that. We were not disrespectful, and we certainly did not laugh when serious changes occurred, but we did find humor and were all able to laugh at some of the situations that happened over the next five years. Keeping our laughter to situations, not the person, kept us sane through the difficult times. "Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health." Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D.

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In an article on HelpGuide.org titled "Laughter is the Best Medicine," the link between laughter and mental health are described as follows: Laughter dissolves distressing emotions. Laughter helps you relax and recharge. Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light. As a popular quote says: "You don't stop laughing because you're old. You grow old because you stop laughing." Find something to laugh about today and share it with a friend or family member! A wonderful friend of Surrey's sends me jokes, funny sayings or amusing pictures once a week. You can often hear laughing in the Surrey hallways as staff read the jokes that I have shared with them or posted outside my office. It is a wonderful sound and just one of many wonderful things that friends of Surrey bring to our lives. Barbara J. Fentress President & CEO

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