Tredyffrin Newsletter Fall 2023

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP

Inside This Issue

TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY

Board of Supervisors Township Staff

TOWNSHIP MANAGER

William F. Martin

Julie Gosse, Chair

Matthew Holt, Vice-chair

KS Bhaskar

Important Phone Numbers

Tredyffrin Township Building

Phone.........................................610-644-1400

Fax..............................................610-993-9186

Joseph DiRocco, CPA

ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER & FINANCE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING

Erin McPherson

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

Stephen Burgo, P.E.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Darin Fitzgerald

Mark Freed

Sharon Humble

David Miller

Murph Wysocki

Website..............................www.tredyffrin.org

Email ........................tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org

Tredyffrin Township Police Department

Emergency..................................................

911

Business .....................................610-644-3221

Dispatch .....................................610-647-1440

Gabrielle Ignarri

PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES

Mallory Hoffman

SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE

T. Michael Beaty

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

Gawthrop Greenwood, PC

PLEASE NOTE:

Environmental Advisory Council Historical Commission Library Board of Trustees Municipal Authority Parks & Recreation Board

Pension Trustees

Planning Commission Traffic Committee Zoning Hearing Board

Volunteer Boards Newsletter Staff

Tredyffrin Township Public Works Department

Business .....................................610-408-3620

Fire and Ambulance

Berwyn Fire Company ................................911

Paoli Fire Company.....................................911

Radnor Fire Company.................................911

Malvern Fire Department ..........................911

Tredyffrin Township Libraries

Strafford.....................................610-688-7092

Paoli ...........................................610-296-7996

Tredyffrin/Easttown School District

Business .....................................610-240-1900

Emergency Closing Number .......................854

th During your participation in and attendance at Township events and activities like the Summer Concert Series, 4 of July Celebration, or Community Day, you may be filmed, videotaped, and/or photographed by Township Staff. Your attendance serves as permission for use of your image by the Township (for example: in newsletters or on the Township website).

Patricia Hoffman, Editorial Assistant Edward Watton, Franklin Maps Sales & Graphics Manager The staff wishes to thank the many contributors for the content of each Tredyffrin Township newsletter.

2023 MEETING SCHEDULE & HOLIDAY CALENDAR

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

7 PM - Keene Hall

September 18

October 10 & 23

November 1 & 13

December 4 & 18

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

7 PM - Keene Hall

September 26

October 24

November 28

HISTORICAL COMMISSION

7 PM - Keene Hall

September 14

October 12

November 9

December 14 (Community Room)

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

7:30 PM - Tredyffrin

Public Library

September 28 (T)

October 26 (P)

December 7 (T)

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY

7 PM - Keene Hall

October 17

PARK & RECREATION BOARD

7 PM - Keene Hall

September 13

October 11

November 8

PENSION TRUSTEES

7:30 AM - Paul Olson

Conference Room

November 8

PLANNING COMMISSION

7 PM - Keene Hall

September 21

October 19

November 16

December 21

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

7:30 AM - Keene Hall

September 20

December 20

ZONING HEARING BOARD

7 PM - Keene Hall

September 28

October 26

November 15

December 14

TOWNSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

Tredyffrin Township makes every effort to provide information to the residents and businesses as effectively and as timely as possible. The methods currently in use are:

SOCIAL MEDIA

The best and most current place to get information is through the Internet by connecting to the Township website at www.tredyffrin.org, which continues to provide information on all events and programs taking place throughout the Township, as well as providing the latest news, events, and emergency announcements.

2023

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Labor Day........................Sept. 4

Columbus Day/

Indigenous Peoples Day ...Oct. 9

Veterans' Day.................Nov. 10

Thanksgiving Day...........Nov. 23

Day after Thanksgiving ..Nov. 24

Christmas Day (observed).....Dec. 25

New Year’s Eve .................Jan. 1

Tredyffrin is also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, so follow us on these social media platforms.

E-NEWSLETTER

Tredyffrin offers monthly updates about Township news and events via the e-newsletter. To sign up for the e-newsletter, weather advisories, events happening in and around Chester County, and/or alerts by email or by text, visit www.readychesco.org and enroll. By creating a profile and selecting what types of notices you wish to receive, updates can be sent to you however you choose.

PRINTED NEWSLETTER

This printed newsletter is distributed three times a year to every residence in Tredyffrin Township as a public service. Franklin Maps works closely with the staff to provide this service for the Township and its residents. The cost of the newsletter is covered by advertising and not Township funds. If you have items of interest or ideas for articles, please send them to tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org

TOWNSHIP OFFICES CLOSED.

COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORS 2023

Gold Level

Metropolitan Veterinary

Associates

Main Line Dermatology

C&N Bank

Silver Level

Rubenstein Partners

Gawthrop Greenwood, PC

Penn Medicine Valley Forge

Ivy Rehab - Wayne

Bronze Level

Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees

US Bank

Individual

Brown & Caldwell

Indoor Tennis at Radnor Racquet Club

Ages 4-18 + adult classes, Radnor Racquet Club, 175 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087. Learn fundamentals of tennis including forehand, backhand, serve & volley, as well as basic offensive and defensive strategies. Instruction will be provided for beginner and intermediate players, as well as training for school tennis team members.

FALL SESSION

8 weeks

Sundays, October 1 - November 19

Cost: $185.00

Session 1 - Beginners & Advanced Beginners

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Session 2 - Beginners & Advanced Beginners

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 3 - Advanced Beginners & Intermediate

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Session 4 - Advanced Beginners & Intermediate

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Session 5 - Adults & Teens—all levels

7:00 - 8:00 PM

RECREATION

Tredyffrin Township

Parks & Recreation

Jr. /Adult Tennis Lessons

Fall 2023 & Winter 2024

WINTER SESSION

8 weeks (except February 18)

Sundays, January 7 - March 3

Cost: $185.00

Session 6 - Beginners & Advanced Beginners

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Session 7 - Beginners & Advanced Beginners

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 8 - Advanced Beginners & Intermediate

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Session 9 - Advanced Beginners & Intermediate

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Session 10 - Adults & Teens—all levels

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Questions please contact David Broida & staff - 610-864-4303 or dbroida@gmail.com

Tredyffrin Township ¦ 1100 Duportail Rd ¦ Berwyn, PA 19312

Registration will not be accepted without signed Liability Release & Minor Understanding Form. Form can be found on Township website: https://www.tredyffrin.org/home/showpublisheddocument/14216/637932150902370000

PUBLIC WORKS BY JACQUELINE BADMAN, PUBLIC WORKS CLERK

The Public Works Department received a makeover during the past several months. Renovations wrapped up at the beginning of June where improvements were made to the offices, break room, and restroom areas. Additionally, a new garage was built on the property to house our new vac truck and includes a wash bay.

The 2023 Superpave Project has concluded. 22 Township roads, totaling 5.8 miles have been re-paved. Evaluation of streets to be included in the 2024 Superpave Project is underway. We'd like to thank our residents for their patience for the duration of the paving project.

Public Works took delivery of a new vacuum truck which enables us to remove debris from storm inlets, pipes, and structures. The vac truck is also equipped with a hydro excavation system which allows crews to locate underground utilities safely. Other new equipment we've procured includes the SL Rat which is a system that allows crews to rapidly access sanitary sewer lines using soundwaves. The system scores each section of pipe to allow the proper use of township resources for flushing and video inspections.

He is reading his current copy of the Township Newsletter.

Meet Mr. Mooch.

He lives in Sullivan County, PA, but he had many years in Tredyffrin Township before moving North.

As you can see, he is still connected to his roots.

Photo submitted by Pearl Nudy and Margaret Sallsgiver

LIBRARY NEWS

Make, Create & Explore at the Library and at Home

by Rachel Kramer, Fundraising Associate

Our libraries are delighted to offer the community new and exciting opportunities to learn new skills, create, tinker, and explore, both in our libraries and at home. This fall, our libraries are launching a new Library of Things (with items at both locations), and a new Maker Space at Tredyffrin Public Library.

With generous support from The McLean Contributorship, Tredyffrin Public Library will open a new Maker Space this fall. Equipped with a 3-D printer, pipe cleaners and everything in between, the Maker Space offers visitors the opportunity to create, tinker, and explore with tools from high-tech to no-tech. This fall, patrons will be able to access the Maker Space in librarian-led programs. Librarians will guide groups from kids to seniors using specific equipment for exploration or creation of a specific project. In the future, the space will also be available for open hours and for rental by Girl Scout troops, home school groups, corporate teams, and more. A Maker Space Open House will be announced on the library website.

Library of Things offers patrons the chance to check out a wide range of items and use them at home or at the library. Curious about sewing but want to try out a machine before you buy? - You can check out a sewing machine. Having a party?Check out yard games from the library Teens gathering in your basement? - Find extra video game controllers in our Libr of Things. Want to play tennis at the c across from Tredyffrin Library or try out pickleball? - Check out game kits and return them when you're a phenom.

Favorites including Museum Passes, Citizenship Kits, cake pans, board g video games, craft and STEM kits will also be a part of the Library of Things. The Library of Things is a true expression of the library's commitment to providing all the tools our community needs to be inspired, learn new things, and explore. Watch the library website for an Open House, where you can see everything available in the Library of Things and make plans for your own check outs.

With generous support from the McLean

Our Libraries are also proud to announce that our Remixed Classics program, in which so many community members participated in 2022, is the winner of the 2023 Alexandre Vattemare Award for

Creativity in Libraries. This award recognizes library programs with exceptional originality and creative energy, novel combinations of ideas, and which create new possibilities for libraries and library workers. The Scriptwriter's Handbook created by teens and coaches as part of the Remixed Classics program was of particular interest to the award evaluators. The Handbook is available online and is a tool for other libraries, or anyone, to engage in the remixing process and consider classics through new lenses.

Mallory Hoffman joined as Library Director this spring. With deep experience as a librarian and library leader, Mallory has the passion, expertise, and determination to lead our libraries into the future.

As plants become dormant, many of the pollinators that we seek to support and nourish in our gardens survive the winter by settling into the leaf litter that forms a natural carpet beneath the trees in our yards. This leaf layer provides wildlife with a protective, insulating blanket for the cold winter months. Native

“…if you have trees, you have free mulch at your fingertips each fall. Mulching can pr surface and help stop erosion from rainfall. Mulch also helps to moderate temperature extremes by keeping roots warmer during the winter and cooler in the summer, and helps to keep moisture in the ground, which is especially helpful during times of drought.”

Be the wind. Move—don't remove. If you don't feel comfortable leaving fallen leaves over your entire yard, consider using them as a natural mulch distributed under trees and on plant beds. Leave the leaves whole or chop them up with a mower (preferably soon after they fall so fewer critters have had time to settle in for winter).

The Case Against Using Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

by Susanne Hay

Now through November, fall leaves will be removed from front lawns around the area by local landscaping workers and one can’t escape the noise. These gas-powered leaf blowers have been around for a long time and they are dangerously outdated. Most gas-powered leaf blowers are of the twostroke engine type,mixing together gas and oil in a combustion chamber in a highly inefficient and dirty way. The pollution they produce is “off the charts”: 30 minutes of use emits quantities of pollutants similar to a pick-up truck driving from Texas to Alaska. In other words, pollution is >120 times higher than from a truck or car. Gaspowered leaf blowers produce high levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCshydrocarbons such as formaldehyde and benzene, nitrogen oxide, and carbon monoxide) and particular matter, all of which seriously harm people's health. In addition, the 200 mile/hour winds emitted from the blowers spin up clouds of dust that include pollen, mold, animal feces,

heavy metals, and chemicals from pesticides and fertilizers. Furthermore, they are associated with massive noise pollution. The engines produce up to 100 db of low frequency noise, comparable to a plane taking off, which penetrates windows and glass doors. Extended exposure to 85 db or more will lead to permanent hearing loss.The risks are greatest to the workers of landscaping companies who use these engines every day for several hours, but the risk is also real for homeowners who use their backpack leaf blower just once a week, or to the neighbors who don't use them at all.

There are several other options: Leave leaves alone, especially on garden beds, (with the added benefit of helping native pollinators overwinter and improving soil health). Rake leaves off the grass.

Mow over the lawn to chop up the leaves.

Sources: https://xerces.org/blog/leave-the-leaves

https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2022/10/17/fall-leave-leaves

https://www.dep.pa.gov/OurCommonWealth/pages/Article. aspx?post=66

https://extension.psu.edu/delay-garden-cleanup-to-benefitoverwintering-insects

https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/NationalWildlife/2015/OctNov/Gardening/Leave-the-Leaves

EMISSIONS FROM GAS POWERED LEAF BLOWERS

SWITCHING TO ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWERS REDUCES HARMFUL IMPACTS FROM EMISSIONS AND NOISE POLLUTION ON COMMUNITIES AND THE LANDSCAPING WORKFORCE

USING A LEAF BLOWER FOR 30 MINUTES HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS FROM DRIVING FROM TEXAS TO ALASKA

BASED ON A TWO-STROKE LEAF BLOWER AND A PICKUP TRUCK NICOLE KELNER

Use electric leaf blowers and lawn mowers (which are just as powerful as gas-powered ones).

Also, last but not least, reach out to your landscaping contractor to switch to electric leaf blowers.

Sources: epa.gov; theatlantic.com; yaleclimateconnection.org

OPEN LAND CONSERVANCY

Partners Power Open Land Conservancy

by Ray Clarke, Open Land Conservancy

Thanks to the generosity of its members, volunteers, grantors and, particularly, its professional partners, Open Land Conservancy (“OLC”) has been making big improvements to the visitor experience at its Nature Preserves. Not only have those physical partners been indispensable, but also OLC has enlisted a virtual partner in an AI tool on our website platform, Squarespace, to write about it, rather effusively, on the organization's website at openlandconservancy.org/olc-blog.

Regular visitors will know that the entrances to OLC's parking lots on North Valley and Church Roads had become uneven and hazardous. OLC Board member Scott Bush offered a great suggestion for a cost-effective fix: use roadway millings to level out the ruts. Summer heat and the weight of traffic would help to set the material in place. As it happens, every year the Township Superpave program generates truckloads of millings. The Township's Director of Public Works Darin Fitzgerald made the connection with Tom at paving contractor Glasgow Inc., who generously arranged for one of his trucks to dump a pile of millings (recycled fresh from Wisteria Road) in each parking lot.

Kubota and Bobcat front loaders. Along with OLC volunteers Ray Clarke, Tim Magee, Greg Sprissler and their rakes, the equipment and its expert operators made short work of leveling the potholes, then dumping, leveling, and compressing the millings.

The result is a dramatic improvement which, it is hoped with care from drivers in and out of the lots, will serve visitors well for many years. And those visitors now have a greatly enhanced experience at the Preserve entrances, thanks to new educational signs at the kiosks. These were part of a major signage program made possible financially by a grant from the Marshall Reynolds Foundation and by member contributions, and implemented by a volunteer team from OLC's Community Engagement Committee led by Margot Taylor with indispensable design, fabrication, and installation support from the brilliant Steve Miller of local firm Miller Designworks.

OLC would not be able to care for the open space entrusted to it without the support from its partners. As OLC's AI partner put it: “[They] deserve a round of applause for their incredible efforts. It is through the selflessness and collaboration of volunteers, and the support of private businesses like Glasgow, CJ Tree Service, and Miller Designworks, and municipalities like Tredyffrin Township, that we can continue to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors to our treasured Nature Preserves.”

Tredyffrin Receives PECO Green Region Grant for Valley Creek Riparian Restoration

Spreading the material required more than the usual sturdy OLC volunteer backs and we were so fortunate that two people came to the rescue: nearby George Lorimer Preserve resident and OLC Director Art Blumenthal and long-time tree service partner Celso Jara of CJ Tree Service donated the time and operation of their

On June 28, 2023, Tredyffrin Township, along with other local municipalities, received a PECO Green Region Grant in the amount of $2,500 to help with the Valley Creek Riparian Restoration Project. The Township's Planner & GIS Administrator, Robert Emmanuel, was on hand to receive the grant on behalf of the Township. The Valley Creek Riparian Restoration Project is the foundational phase of a program to replace one acre of invasive phragmites australis grass that is increasingly dominating areas of the riparian buffer along Valley Creek. The site is located in the Valley Creek Nature Preserve owned and maintained for public access by the non-profit Open Land Conservancy of Chester County. The grant money will be a huge help in moving forward with the restoration.

A small pile of millings dumped from a huge Glasgow Inc. truck in the George Lorimer Preserve parking lot

Art Blumenthal using his Kubota to level the millings at the George Lorimer parking lot entrance

Steve Miller and son Mason in front of a new educational sign for Valley Creek Preserve at Hayfield Road

Tim Magee with Bobcat operator Shyan Jara from CJ Tree Service at the Cedar Hollow parking lot

Volunteers Art Blumenthal, Ray Clarke, Tim Magee and Greg Sprissler

Preserve * Protect * Perpetuate

Tredyffrin Township is so full of history! th And, heading into the 250 birthday of our Nation in 2026, this is a good time to get to know where you live. The Historical Commission is busy looking into the more than 300 known historical properties located within Township boundaries. Planned neighborhood walks are an exciting way to get to know the neighborhood. Be sure to check the Township website to get dates, times, and locations of the walks.

Mark Dixon, a member of the Historical Commission, has been on a mission to categorize the notable historic homes and other structures, including churches, Revolutionary War structures, and rail stations, just to name a few. He is also identifying the differing periods in which the structures were built, for example, architectural related buildings erected during the 1700's. Also worth noting is the time of transportation development, such as the railroad, which led to the

“suburbanization” of the Township and building a network of roads including Route 30 and Route 76, the PA Turnpike, and Route 202. All roads didn't lead to Tredyffrin but certainly led through it and around this once quaint Community.

There are many known “farmhouses” that are about 250 years old, in the Township. Some were occupied by Military Generals and their staff. Some of the farmhouses reverted back to the original owners after wartime. Others were given to the Generals as residences. Ferreting out the stories that are attributed to the farmhouses and their famous occupants are an on-going discovery by Commission members.

There is a real purpose to the categorization of historical structures. It is to know them, know their history, know their value to the Nation's history, and protect them from being lost through development. To quote Mark Dixon*, his thoughts on the historical structures in the

Township,“Something happened in your house. You may not know of it - yet. I don't know of it. But something noteworthy happened!” It's time we get to know this place we all call home.

Historical Commission meetings are held monthly in the Township Building and are open to the public. Visit www.Tredyffrin.org for dates and times.

*Mr. Dixon started his writing career as a newspaper reporter. He also wrote for many trade publications. Locally, he was a freelance writer for the Main Line Today from 2003 to 2019.

In July, Pattye Benson, President of the Tredyffrin Township Preservation Trust, was recognized by the Chester County Historic Preservation Network for her dedication to preserving and restoring the Jones Log Barn. Pattye has said that she also supports the creation of an ordinance to protect other historic structures in the Township

Pictured from L to R: Jim Garrison, President, Chester County Historic Preservation Network; Pattye Benson, Special Award Recipient,President of the Tredyffrin Township Historic Preservation Trust; David Miller, Tredyffrin Township Supervisor; and Rob Williams, Chairman,Historical Commission

THE JONES LOG BARN LIVING HISTORY CENTER

Preservation of Local History, and much more!

by Pattye Benson, President, Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust

Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust is excited to share the Jones Log Barn Living History Center with the public. Located at 297 Adams Drive in Chesterbrook, the Living History Center is a special one-of-akind historic log barn museum and is open to the public, free of charge each Sunday, April through October. There is much to see in the barn museum—displays, exhibits, antique farm equipment, and local history. Learn how the barn rebuilding includes historic materials from the former Fritz Lumber Co. in Berwyn and incorporates the red siding and bird houses of the large centuries old Fritz barn.

As supporters of local history, we welcome you to visit the Living History Center or join us at an upcoming Trust event. The location of the events is Duportail House or the Jones Log Barn, 297 Adams Drive in Chesterbrook.

The following are the dates and speakers for the Fall Lecture Series. All lectures are at 7:30 PM (reception 7 PM) at Duportail House. In addition to tickets, specific details about the individual lectures are available at www.tredyffrinhistory.org.

Wednesday, October 11 lecture at Duportail House: “Clara in a Time of War” with Tredyffrin Township author C.J. McGroarty. This novel brings to life the uncertainties and hardships faced by women on the home front during the American Revolution. Books available for purchase and author-signing.

Wednesday, November 8 lecture at Duportail House: "A Salute to Main Line Veterans" with historian Bart Van Valkenburgh. The talk will focus on a dozen of local veterans, some famous and many not so famous, beginning with Andrew Wallace who first served in the French and Indian War

You are cordially invited to attend the Trust's second annual “Denim Night,” a fundraiser to provide audio visual equipment and a sound system in the Jones Log Barn Living History Center. On Thursday, October 26, 7 PM - 9:30 PM enjoy an opportunity to eat, drink and mingle, and listen to the acoustic sounds of singer-guitarist Jack Mangene of Wayne. For tickets and details: www.tredyffrinhistory.org

Parents, mark your calendars! Santa Claus will make a return visit to the Jones Log Barn on Sunday, November 12, 1-3 PM. Bring cameras and your children/grandchildren for a free photo opportunity with Santa—there's nothing better than Santa in the Barn! The Trust is grateful to Jason Wilder, owner of J.T. Wilder BBQ (www.facebook.com/JTWilderBBQ) in Berwyn for his generous spirit as he is indeed the “perfect Santa”.

For historic preservation to matter, and for our local history to be meaningful, it needs to be supported. A community that respects its history respects itself. How can you help?

There are many ways that the Trust seeks volunteers—do you have an interest in local history and time to help? Please call (610)644-6759 for further information.

WHARTON ESHERICK MUSEUM

Imprint 2023: Storytelling in Prints

by Larissa Huff

Imprint 2023: Storytelling in Prints marks the Wharton Esherick Museum's 15th annual high school print competition and exhibition, a program that encourages new generations of young artists in the medium of relief printmaking. For this year's exhibition, we introduced the theme of “Storytelling”. Esherick's printmaking practice was grounded in storytelling, from the block-printed illustrations that helped tell the stories of other writers to printscentering his own life, family, and friends.

Abington High School senior Bella Meltzer was awarded first prize by the guest juror and museum staff for her print, The Lunchroom. This print depicts the personal story of Bella's anxiety eating in the lunchroom at school. A cash prize of $200 will be awarded to both Meltzer and the school's art department, which will also receive a free field trip to the Museum.

Second place was awarded to Rylin Balliett from Twin V High School and third place went to Melanie Shao from George School. Josie Michel from Villa Maria Academy High

School was awarded Honorable Mention and Sarah Lyles from Abington Senior High School won the Viewers' Choice Award. Viewer's Choice voting took place on the museum's Facebook page where followers were able to weigh in on their favorite prints.

This online exhibition represents a juried selection of works submitted by high school students from across Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. We were honored to have had Lindsay Sparagana, the Artists-inSchools Program Coordinator at The Print Center in Philadelphia, as a guest juror for this year's competition.

The Imprint 2023 exhibition is viewable on the Museum website at www.whartonesherickmuseum .org/imprint-2023.

The Wharton Esherick Museum is experienced through guided tours that must be reserved in advance. Visit www.whartonesherickmuseum .org to make your reservations and learn more about our tours and programs.

Want more time at Wharton's house? Visit www.whartonesherickmuseum.org/ volunteer to learn more.

T&E CARE 16TH ANNUAL FALL FEST & COMMUNITY CONCERT

Tredyffrin & Easttown Care is a local, all-volunteer non-profit that lends a hand to individuals and families in the T/E community who might need a little extra support. Rent, car repairs, PECO bills, camp payments, mental health bills, etc. can be daunting when times are tough. It does not offer long-term support, but tries to help bridge a gap during a challenging time. Funds are raised through local donations from individuals, businesses, or other organizations. Once a year T&E Care holds an event in an effort to raise the needed funds to allow it to lend a hand to our neighbors. The information about this year's fundraiser is below. Please consider joining us at the event or making a donation to T&E Care at www.tecare.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

T&E Care 16th Annual Fall Fest a Community Concert

BAND: Back by popular demand is the . They play songs from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Doors. They were named the Best Casino Show in the USA in 2022!

WHERE: Wilson Farm Park center stage.

Magical Mystery Doors

WHEN: The concert will start at 5:30. Four food trucks will be serving dinner and dessert options throughout the evening, starting at 5:00.

WHAT TO BRING: Please remember to bring your own chairs and/or blankets. You might want to bring your own drinks as well. Please remember, alcoholic drinks are permitted at Wilson Farm Park.

RAFFLE: There will be a raffle with at least three big prizes. Tickets ($10 each) will be available at the concert, or in advance on our website (starting on August 9) if you aren't able to attend. Check https://www.tecare.org/events/fall-fest/ for ticket information.

NEW THIS YEAR: Free face painting will be available, compliments of Conestoga High School students, to any interested children. AND Betsy Daily dancers will be performing at intermission!

SIGN UP: If you would like to receive periodic updates or become a volunteer with T&E Care, please send an email to information@tecare.org

*rain date Sunday, September 10, 2023, 5:30pm Saturday, September 9, 2023*, 5:30pm powered by

All residents must pre-register on Eventbrite like belowhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/electronics-recycling-anything-with-a-plug-tickets-565410256297

December 9, 2023

Wilson Farm Park

500 Lee Road

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tredyffrin And Easttown Townships

are proud to offer local residents the opportunity to responsibly recycle obsolete electronics on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

This service is available to all residents and small businesses with fewer than 50 employees.

Electronics will be recycled by eForce Compliance, Philadelphia's first Certified Responsible Recycler. We will accept all electronic devices with a plug, NO SMOKE DETECTORS or LARGE APPLIANCES, will be accepted.

Thanks to your generosity, we’re making significant strides toward our updated fundraising goal of $1.315 million. Here are the latest developments.

We have raised $930,000 to date (almost 75% of our goal); thank you for making this possible!

This past winter, we signed a lease with Aneu Kitchen, our cafe operator.

Construction will begin in the Summer of 2023 —your contribution enables us to turn our vision into reality!

We anticipate opening in the Summer of 2024.

The National Park Service and the Valley Forge Park Alliance agreed to work together to provide key services to the public through the

Donors

Franny and Franny Abbott

Donald Albacker

Alison Babula

Noah Barsky

Chris Brennen

Patricia Carroll

Anne and John Collins

Mary Connelly

The McLean Contributionship

Americana Corner Univest Corporation

Tracie Costello

William Damask

King of Prussia District

Bernardine and Leo Doyle

Diane Eagon

Ross Ellis

Brian and Tracey Sisko Charitable Foundation

Connelly Foundation

adaptive reuse of the building and grounds at this gateway destination.

Services will include accessible restrooms and access to the first floor of the building, a publicfacing cafe, new space for programming and intimate private events, improved parking and wayfinding for the Grand Parade trail system, and the Alliance’s new headquarters.

Your support has brought us this far and has been the foundation of our progress. Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting our mission and future. Together, we’re making history!

It’s not too late to ensure that your name will be included on the donor wall inside the house. To make a contribution, visit vfparkalliance.org

Episcopal Church Foundation

FGP Foundation

The Philadelphia Foundation

Keith and Mary Dorman Fund

Robert P. and Barbara D. Hauptfuhrer Philanthropic Fund

Marie Gleason

Thomas Mackay and Dianne Harris

Eric and Lenora Hume

Carlotta Paxson Hutton

Jerry Jacobson

Kevin and Amy Johnson

Carol Kangas

Brook Lenfest

Jay and Dean Lieberman

Embassy Suites Valley Forge (Colmar Hotels LLC)

Joseph Manko

Binney and Tony McCague

John McFassel

Joseph and Margot McGinley

Patrick McGinley

James and Terri McIntosh

Gerald McNeff

David and Marian Moskowitz

Amanda Muckle

Anne Murphy

J. Craig Nannos

William and Sherrin Nessler

Great Valley Chapter NSDAR

Life's Patina

The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Pennsylvania

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WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the handthe median nerve is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist.

In addition to numbness and tingling, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause swelling, weakness, and night time pain. Patients sometimes describe dropping things unexpectedly and may have difficulty with buttoning shirts, tying shoelaces, or handling loose change.

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Cortisone injections often provide excellent relief from symptoms. Unfortunately, symptomatic relief is only temporary, and most people experience a recurrence of symptoms after 3-4 months.

For chronic or more advanced cases, carpal tunnel surgery is often recommended as the best course of treatment.

What can I expect from surgery?

Surgery provides more space for the median nerve and relieves pressure on the median nerve and tendons. This procedure is typically done under light sedation and local anesthesia and usually takes only minutes to complete.

What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is frequently seen in individuals who develop swelling or inflammation in their hands. People who smoke, as well as those with connective tissue diseases, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism, may be at greater risk. Repetitive work activities can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome.

The median nerve acts as an electrical wire between the spinal cord and the hand. The nerve passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist along with nine tendons that bend the fingers. When the tendons in the

wrist become swollen and inflamed, the median nerve can become compressed by the transverse carpal ligament (see figure), leading to carpal tunnel symptoms.

Early on, symptoms commonly occur during sleeping hours. In more advanced cases, the symptoms can become problematic during waking hours. Many sufferers describe symptoms with benign activities, like reading the newspaper or driving a car.

What can a hand surgeon do to help?

A hand surgeon can order special nerve tests to verify the extent of the problem. Custom wrist splints are helpful for early stages of carpal tunnel syndrome. These splints are worn at nighttime to relieve pressure on the median nerve and to prevent the wrists from bending during sleep.

While there are several different approaches to performing carpal tunnel surgery, usually a 1/2 inch incision is made near the wrist and use of a camera to release the tunnel under direct visualization. This minimally invasive approach minimizes discomfort following surgery and allows patients to return to activities more quickly. Over 95 percent of patients improve dramatically following surgical intervention, with most returning to daily activities within days. Many patients can resume heavier job-related activities after 2-4 weeks.

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