Tredyffrin Newsletter Winter 2020

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP CHESTER COUNTY

WINTER 2020 NEWSLETTER

Inside This Issue

Contact Information .............................................................................3 2020 Public Meetings Schedule..........................................................4 Special Thank You To 2019 Event Sponsors .....................................5 Camp Programs ...................................................................................6 Park Benches For Valley Creek ..........................................................7 Tredyffrin Comprehensive Plan Update.............................................8 Library News .................................................................................10-14 Tredyffrin Police Department............................................................16 REAL ID Enforcement........................................................................18 Public Works - Getting Ready For Snow Plows ..............................22

Environmental Advisory Council.................................................24-30 Clean Energy Tour Showcases New Possibilities.............24-25 Are Plastic Bags In Tredyffrin’s Future ...................................26 Tredyffrin Targets 100% Renewable Energy ...........................27 Retrievr Recycling Program .....................................................28 Stormwater Management..........................................................30 Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Events.............................................31 Wharton Esherick Museum ...............................................................32 Winter Driving Demands Full Attention ...........................................34 Health Corner - Teen Vaping .............................................................36 Parenting Corner - Resolutions ........................................................37 Senior Lifestyles ................................................................................38

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Names & Numbers To Keep In Mind...

Board of Supervisors

Township Staff

Important Phone Numbers

Murph Wysocki, Chair Mark Freed, Vice-chair KS Bhaskar Julie Gosse Matthew Holt Sharon Humble Kevin O'Nell

TOWNSHIP MANAGER William F. Martin

ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING Matthew Baumann

Tredyffrin Township Building

Phone.........................................610-644-1400 Fax..............................................610-993-9186 Website..............................www.tredyffrin.org Email ........................tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org

Tredyffrin Township Police Department

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Volunteer Boards

FINANCE DIRECTOR Joseph DiRocco, CPA

Environmental Advisory Council Historical Commission Library Board of Trustees Municipal Authority Parks & Recreation Board Pension Trustees Planning Commission Traffic Committee Zoning Hearing Board

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER Stephen Burgo, P.E. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Darin Fitzgerald SENIOR BUILDING OFFICIAL Michael Pilotti DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES Chris Kibler SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE T. Michael Beaty TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR Gawthrop Greenwood, PC

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

Newsletter Staff

William F. Martin, Township Manager Matthew Baumann, Assistant Township Manager/Planning & Zoning Director Patricia Hoffman, Editorial Assistant Gabrielle Ignarri, Communications/Social Media Coordinator Amanda Lafty, Community Development Technician Edward Watton, Franklin Maps Sales & Graphics Manager The staff wishes to thank the many contributors for the content of each Tredyffrin Township newsletter.

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PLEASE NOTE: During your participation in and attendance at Township events and activities like the Summer Concert Series, 4th 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).

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2020 Meeting Schedule & Holiday Calendar BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 7 PM - Keene Hall February 18 March 16 April 20 May 18 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 October 5 & 19 November 4 & 16 December 7 & 21 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL 7 PM - Community Room February 25 March 24 April 28 May 26 June 23 July 28 September 22 October 27 December 1 HISTORICAL COMMISSION 7 PM - Community Room March 18 May 20 July 15 September 16 November 18

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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 PM Tredyffrin Public Library (T) Paoli Library (P) February 27 (P) March 26 (T) April 23 (T) May 28 (T) June 25 (P) July 23 (T) August 27 (T) September 24 (T) October 22 (P) December 10 (T) MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 7 PM - Community Room April 14 July 14 October 13 PARK & RECREATION BOARD 7 PM - Community Room March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 September 9 October 14 November 17

PENSION TRUSTEES 7:30 AM - Board Room February 12 May 13 August 12 November 18 PLANNING COMMISSION 7 PM - Keene Hall February 20 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December 17 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 7:30 AM - Community Room March 18 June 17 September 16 December 16

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ZONING HEARING BOARD 7 PM - Keene Hall February 27 March 26 April 23 May 28 June 25 July 23 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 18 December 16

2020 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Township offices closed.

Presidents' Day ...........February 17 Memorial Day.....................May 25 Independence Day (observed)....July 3 Labor Day ..................September 7 Columbus Day (observed)..October 12 Veterans' Day...........November 11 Thanksgiving Day......November 26 Day after Thanksgiving................... .................................November 27 Christmas Day...........December 25 New Year’s Day 2021 ........................................January 1

Thank You To Our 2019 Event Sponsors TOWNSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

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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:

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Established 1925

Many events in the Township would not be possible without the support from our community sponsors. These events include the th 4 of July celebration, the Summer Concert Series, and the Party in the Park. It's not too early to look forward, so if you would like to become a 2020 sponsor, call Hilliary Mallory at 610-408-3626.

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. Tredyffrin is also on Facebook and Twitter, so follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter to stay up-to-date.

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.

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Camp Programs Winter Tennis Clinic

Radnor Racquet Club All ages welcome Sundays, January 12 - March 22 (no session 2/16/2020) Sunday hourly sessions: 3 - 7 PM Fee: $195 To Register: www.tredyffrin.org

Spring Soccer Shots

Wilson Farm Park Boys & Girls Ages 2 - 6 Tuesdays, March 31 - May 19 3 - 4 year olds 4 - 4:45 PM 5 - 6 year olds 5 - 5:45 PM Saturdays, March 28 - May 16 2 year olds 8:45 - 9:15 AM 3 - 4 year olds 9:30 - 10:15 AM 5 - 6 year olds 10:30 - 11:15 AM Fee: $112 To Register: https://chester.ssreg.org

Spring Tennis Clinic

Strafford Park All ages welcome April - June (no session 5/25/2020) Sunday hourly sessions Children 4 - 6 PM 18 years and older 6 - 7 PM Fee $95 To Register: www.tredyffrin.org

Summer Soccer Shots

Wilson Farm Park Boys & Girls Ages 2 - 6 Tuesdays, June 16 - August 4 3 - 4 year olds 4 - 4:45 PM 5 - 6 year olds 5 - 5:45 PM Saturdays, June 20 - August 15 (no session July 4) 2 year olds 8:45 - 9:15 AM 3 - 4 year olds 9:30 - 10:15 AM 5 - 6 year olds 10:30 - 11:15 AM Fee: $112 To Register: https://chester.ssreg.org More information http://www.soccershots.org

Summer Tennis Clinic

Strafford Park Children & Adult Sessions Children ages 6 - 17 Mondays, June - July Hourly sessions: 5:30 - 8:30 PM Adults 18 years and older, Wednesdays, June - July Hourly sessions: 5:30 -7:30 PM Fee $95 To Register: www.tredyffrin.org

Little Laxers Lacrosse Camp

Wilson Farm Park Boys & Girls grades K -5 June 22 - 26 Fee - $175 (sibling discount available) To Register: www.orcuttlax.com

Summer Day Camp

Wilson Farm Park Boys & Girls ages 3½ - 12 Monday - Friday (half day camp) June 22 - July 31 (no session on July 4) Fee $75 Tredyffrin resident $100 non-resident To Register: www.tredyffrin.org

Teegarden Summer Basketball League

Teegarden Park Boy's grades 8 - 12 June 15 - open run week June 22 - league play begins Fee $65 Tredyffrin resident $85 non-resident To Register: www.tredyffrin.org

More & Moore Boys Basketball Camp

Teegarden Park Boys grades 3 - 9 June 22 - July 17 Fee: Tredyffrin resident $70/$105/$155/$225/$300/$350 Fee: non-resident $85/$120/$185/$265/$335/$400 To Register: www.tredyffrin.org

More & Moore Girls Basketball Camp

Teegarden Park Girls grades 3rd - 9th July 20 - 24 Fee $70 - Tredyffrin resident $85 - non-resident To Register: www.tredyffrin.org

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For more than 20 years, the Valley Forge Chapter of Trout Unlimited (VFTU) has been running a stream clean-up along Valley Creek. Every year, local Townships partner with VFTU to take the collected trash, debris, and tires and dispose of them appropriately. The past several clean-ups have been registered as part of the “Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful” campaign. This past spring, the campaign asked if we wanted a park bench with the slats made of recycled plastic bags, which were donated by Giant Food Stores. VFTU responded, “Yes, we would like two”, not expecting to get any. Surprise of surprises, we received a call that two benches were on the way. We donated and installed a bench to each East Whiteland Township and Tredyffrin Township. The new Tredyffrin park bench was installed in the Mill Road Park overlooking the playing field with Little Valley Creek in the background. I can't help but wonder if some of the plastic bags we collected along Valley Creek are part of those benches.

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Comprehensive Plan Update What are your Tredyffrin Township priorities?

Tredyffrin Township is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan which will guide important policies and decisions over a ten year planning horizon. The last update to Tredyffrin's Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2009. A Task Force of your fellow citizens has been appointed to assist in the development of the Plan, and they need your feedback.

The Task Force would like your input to assist in identifying issues of greatest priority to the Township. What is learned from the survey will then serve as an important element in the development of recommendations that will assist the Township in future strategic efforts.

This survey will take about ten minutes to complete and all answers will be kept confidential. Only compiled results will be made public. Please complete the survey online through the Township website: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Tredyffrin CompPlan In addition to the survey, there will be a public workshop that we encourage you to attend in the first quarter of 2020. Please check back on the Township website for the date when this event is scheduled.

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

A Comprehensive Plan is intended to guide the development and preservation of the Township over its designated time horizon as per the community vision, goals, objectives and strategies it identifies. The recommendations of a Comprehensive Plan

Chris Patriarca AICP, Chester County Planning Commission

have no legal effect on the actual use of land (i.e., the Township cannot mandate how land is used or developed by adopting this Comprehensive Plan). However, a Comprehensive Plan does serve as an important policy guide for use by Township officials for a variety of municipally-related topics and can also be used by the Township when establishing work programs for its various committees and commissions, and when seeking public funding for projects identified in the Plan for implementation.

standards for their existing use and future development. The SALDO primarily establishes the procedures for approving new lots and other land developments, as well as general design standards for infrastructure, open space, landscaping, and other improvements.

The Comprehensive Plan is further utilized as a foundation for revisions to the Township's land use regulations. The Township's main sets of regulations for land use are the Zoning Ordinance (ZO) and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO).

While the Comprehensive Plan provides guidelines, the ZO primarily controls the types and intensities of the various land uses and design

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Inaugural Golf Event Raises Funds and Awareness for Tredyffrin Township Libraries

September 26, 2019, was a milestone day for Township libraries. The 2019 Penn Medicine Golf Classic, held that day at St. Davids Golf Club, raised more than $40,000 for the Tredyffrin Township Library Foundation's endowment. The event was an inspirational and memorable celebration of the important role of our libraries in our Township. The Foundation's endowment provides for future growth and sustainability of both Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli Library. Warren Kampf chaired the Penn Medicine Golf Classic and Paul Olson was the honorary chair.

Golfers warm up on the driving range, sponsored by Pat & Jim Siegel and Shelley & Mike Heaberg.

Truly Collaborative Effort

The success of the outing was the result of wonderful collaboration. As headline sponsor, Penn Medicine provided the financial backbone for the event. Also, Penn Medicine's marketing department created marketing materials and advised library staff on a marketing plan to attract golfers and additional sponsors. When word got out, golfers began signing up and encouraging their friends to join them. Local businesses were eager to make known their support of our Township's valuable libraries and provided more than $15,000 in additional sponsorship support, above and beyond Penn's leadership gift. Many local businesses and service providers also donated to the event raffle, which was available to the whole community online and at Tredyffrin Public Library prior to the day of the event.

Casey Massimini, Chris Knauer, Mike Duncan and John Featherman, all golfers from headline sponsor Penn Medicine, pose before teeing off.

The Big Day

The day was a true celebration. Golfers enjoyed a festive BBQ lunch on the terrace at St. Davids before being greeted by Tredyffrin Township Library Foundation Board president James Kim. A shot-gun start began the tournament, which included a Putting Contest, Hole-in-One Contest, drinks and snacks, and other challenges along the course. Even rain at the end of the tournament didn't dampen the spirits of our golfers! After the tournament, golfers and other guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, where the raffle was pulled and tournament winners were announced. Mr. Kampf shared his personal love of the library and thanked everyone for participating. The winning foursome Scott Moon, Tim Dwyer, Mike Hayden and James Decker scored one over par gross. Prizes were also awarded for Closest-to-the-Hole John Black; Low Net Individual Jeremy Levy; Straightest Drive Phil Burtoff; and Low Gross Individual Paul Rafailidis. ...continues on page 12 10

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Winning foursome Scott Moon, Tim Dwyer, James Decker and Mike Hayden celebrate with the tournament trophy.

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Honored Guests

Several honored guests joined the event for the BBQ lunch and cocktail hour. Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors Chair Murph Wysocki and Supervisors Julie Gosse and Matt Holt, and Former Supervisor and Tredyffrin Township Library Board Member, and the event's honorary chair Paul Olson attended lunch accompanied by Judy DiFilippo.

Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline and, now former Commissioner, Terrence Farrell, as well as event chair and former Pennsylvania Representative Warren Kampf, attended the cocktail reception.

Members of the Tredyffrin Township Library Foundation Board and the Tredyffrin Township Library Board of Directors attended as volunteers, golfers, and guests.

Next Year

This year's event was an exciting kick-off, and plans are already underway to make our 2020 event even bigger and better! Please save the date - October 5, 2020. Anyone interested in helping to plan and/or sponsor and/or golf, can contact Rachel Kramer at rkramer@ccls.org to learn more.

Chair of the Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors Murph Wysocki (far right) poses with Supervisors Matt Holt and Julie Gosse at lunch preceding golf.

Event Chair Warren Kampf (right) and Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline chat with guests at cocktail hour.

Event volunteers, elected officials and library board members pose after a successful day.

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New Look For Paoli's Biggest Little Library For a tiny public library, Paoli Library has an exceptionally long history and an exceptionally devoted fan club. Both were on display at the open house on Thursday, July 25, for the unveiling of a plaque to acknowledge contributors to the library's mini-renovation.

Founded in 1910 as a private library, Paoli became a Tredyffrin Township Library in 1980, and moved into its current space in the Wells Fargo Bank building on Darby Road in 1987. The recent renovation reconfigured that space in response to widespread changes in library usage. Now, less space is devoted to the physical collection books and AV materials so there is more space for people. Computer carrels offer comfort and privacy for working online; tables provide space for individual or group work; and comfortable seating invites visitors to stay a while.

Guests at the event included library leaders from the entire span of Paoli's existence as a public library. Marian Stevens was the director of Tredyffrin Library when Paoli joined with it to form the Tredyffrin Township Libraries. She spoke about the negotiations with the Paoli Library Association to ensure the stability and survival of the library with support from both Tredyffrin and Willistown Townships.

Joe Sherwood, now the executive director of the Chester County Library System, led Paoli and Tredyffrin Libraries from 2008 to 2011.

At that time, discussions were already underway for a plan to make better use of Paoli's tiny space, and Joe provided ideas and perspectives that became integral to the project.

Chris Kibler, the current director of Tredyffrin Township Libraries, was closely involved with the project from the time funding was secured in 2016 to its completion this summer. He credited the staff and the

Friends of Paoli Library for making the plan a reality.

The Paoli Library renovation project was funded by the Friends of Paoli Library, with additional funding from the Thornedge Foundation and the Hardware Center, Inc. Renovation of the circulation desk was made possible by a generous gift from Pat Sobota and Kelly Sobota Wallace in memory of Pat's late husband, Frank. A commemorative plaque acknowledging all of the donors now hangs in the library alongside another piece of library history, a ceremonial sword and bust of General Pasquale de Paoli presented to the village of Paoli in 1966 by the mayor of Morosaglia, Corsica, General Paoli's birthplace.

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Police Department At the October 21ST meeting of the Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors, Police Superintendent Mike Beaty, accompanied by Captain Joe Glatts and Lieutenant Tim Brown, presided over the introduction of two newly promoted Police Department sergeants and two newly promoted corporals. A promotional examination process was instituted in July to fill supervisor vacancies within the Department. Eligible corporals and detectives participated in the sergeant selection process, while Class-A officers participated in the corporal process. The selection process included a written examination, peer review, and oral Board interviews, resulting in the final rankings for each position.

Sergeant Scott Costa has been with the Department for 14 years, serving as a Corporal for

the last three years. He is a former member of the Northeast Chester County Emergency Response Team, a Field Training Officer, Defensive Tactics and Taser Instructor for the Department. He was recognized by his peers as our current Officer of the Year. Sergeant Costa will continue his service as a supervisor assigned to the patrol division.

Sergeant James Slavin is a 17year veteran of the Department.

He was promoted to Corporal in 2017 and most recently served as acting sergeant for a patrol squad. In 2010, he was recognized by his peers as Officer of the Year. He received training in leadership, police management, crime scene investigation, crisis negotiations, as well as interview and interrogation training. He served as a Field Training Officer and

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Crisis Negotiator. He will be assigned to supervise the Detective Division.

Corporal Michael Cermignano joined the Department in 2015 and was assigned to a patrol squad. Prior to coming to Tredyffrin, he was a member of the Philadelphia Police Department in various assignments, finishing his career there with the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center. He has extensive investigative training and most recently received certification as a Fire Investigator.

He currently handles the Department's social media platforms used to keep the public updated and informed daily. He was recognized for his efforts by

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his peers as the Officer of the Year in 2017.

Corporal Richard Gasparo is an 11-year veteran of the Department. He is also a Field Training Officer and member of the Chester County Emergency Response team since 2013.

Corporal Gasparo serves as one of the Department's Firearms Instructors, working to improve the skills and tactics for the officers. In 2014, he received recognition by his peers as the Officer of the Year.

Corporals Cermignano and Gasparo will continue to work under the respective Patrol Sergeants to continue the fine traditions of the Tredyffrin Township Police Department.

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PennDOT, TSA: Federal REAL ID Federal enforcement will begin October 1, 2020 At an event at the Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) in November, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA), reminded Pennsylvanians who want to continue using their driver's license or photo ID card as identification to board a domestic flight or enter a secure federal facility to upgrade it to a REAL ID-compliant version before federal enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins on October 1, 2020.

Beginning October 1, 2020, a federallyaccepted form of identification (whether it's a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver's license or ID card, a U.S. Passport/Passport Card, a military ID, etc.) must be used as identification to board a commercial flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and photo ID cards have been available at the customer's option since March 2019, and to date, more than 500,000 Pennsylvanians have chosen to get a REAL ID-compliant product. Based on data from other states with optional REAL ID programs, PennDOT anticipates that approximately 1.3 million of its customers will get a REAL ID before the federal enforcement deadline of October 1, 2020.

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Federal regulations require that to be issued a REAL ID-compliant product, PennDOT must verify the below documents:

Proof of Identity Examples include original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised seal/embossed or valid, unexpired, U.S. Passport;

Proof of Social Security Number Social security card, in current legal name;

Two Proofs of Current, Physical PA Address Examples include a current, unexpired PA driver's license or identification card, vehicle registration, or a utility bill with the same name and address; and

Proof of all Legal Name Changes (if current legal name is different than what is reflected on proof of identity

document): Examples include a certified marriage certificate(s) issued by the County Court for each marriage, court order(s) approving a change in legal name or amended birth certificate issued by the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics. If current name is the same as what is reflected on proof of identity document (usually birth certificate or passport), a customer does not need to show proof of legal name changes.

Customers can bring the required documents to any PennDOT Driver License Center. More info about document requirements, including a printable document checklist, can be found on the Document Check page of the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website.

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Public Works help prevent melted snow from freezing, as needed.

Getting Ready for the Snow Plows

As winter begins and storms threaten to bring large accumulations of snow, the Public Works Department is standing by to clear Tredyffrin's 107 miles of roads and 12.5 miles of state roads for which the Township is responsible during snow storms. Here are some things you should know to alleviate some of the headaches brought on by the snow removal process.

There are three aspects of snow clearing operation for the Public Works Department Brining - salt brine is applied by spraying it onto the pavement up to 72 hours in advance of a winter storm Salting, and Plowing.

Generally, Public Works crews begin salting the roads when snow starts to fall. Salt is most effective on busier roads when the temperature is above 18°. Plowing operations begin when snow starts accumulating to a couple of inches. Each member of the plowing team services a particular route within the Township, and roads are prioritized based on traffic flow and emergency needs. Until snow stops falling, the first priority is to keep the main roads open and passable. As the snow fall stops, crews are then able to direct more attention to the side streets and less traveled roads. Cul-de-sacs are generally the last roads plowed in the Township, as they have the lowest volume of traffic. When plowing is complete, a final application of material is spread on the roads to provide traction and

You can assist in the snow removal process by keeping your trash cans out of the roads and off the sidewalks until plowing is complete.

Trash cans in the road are a hazard to the plows and decrease their ability to clear the roadway appropriately.

Township code prohibits on-street parking in Tredyffrin from the beginning of snow or ice accumulation until the roadway is cleared.

Therefore, parking permits are available for residents with steep driveways to park in the road and are issued on a case-by-case basis. To apply for a parking permit, call (610) 408-3626 or email hmallory@tredyffrin.org.

The Township recognizes that it can be frustrating to finish shoveling only to have a plow push new snow into your driveway.

However, until the roads are cleared, it is impossible to prevent this. If possible, do not clear your driveway or sidewalks until plowing equipment has passed. If you must shovel your driveway, try to pile the snow to the left side of your drive. All private sidewalks must have a 24 inch path cleared within 30 hours after last snow fall.

If you call to report a condition, the Township crews will address it as soon as possible; however, weather, traffic, and emergency situations will affect response time.

In the event of a police, fire or ambulance emergency, the Township's plow drivers are

dispatched in conjunction with emergency vehicles to ensure they reach their destination safely.

Township Mailbox Replacement Policy

During plowing operations, occasionally mailboxes are damaged. This is usually not a result of the plow contacting the mailbox; the damage occurs due to the weight of the snow or slush. In the event your mailbox is damaged due to plowing operations, please contact the Public Works Department at 610-408-3620 or by email at publicworks@tredyffrin.org. The Township's policy in this regard is as follows: 1.

The Township will reimburse the property owner up to $100 for a mailbox they purchased (resident to provide receipt), install a standard “box store” mailbox and post, or repair the existing mailbox.

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In either case, the new mailbox must be installed as far back from the edge of the road as the Post Office regulations permit to reduce the likelihood of a repeat occurrence.

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Property owners must notify the Township within 21 days after the snow event in which the mailbox was damaged to receive the reimbursement or a new standard mailbox.

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If a driver is aware that a mailbox was damaged or if a resident contacts the Township to report a damaged mailbox, the resident will be sent a copy of the policy within 24 hours.

Salt Alternatives For allows Treating Icy SidewalksRemove & Driveways Spreading rock salt (sodium chloride) on ice to melt even when air as much ice and snow off paved roads and driveways reduces ice formation, allowing for safer travel for pedestrians and motorists. Too much salt, however, can corrode metal on cars, damage gardens and trees, and pollute our local streams. All landowners can be part of the solution by using alternative products or by using salt at recommended times and rates.

There are several products that can be used instead of salt. Here are a few options to consider: Sand, clean kitty litter, and used coffee grounds - These products provide great traction. Sand can easily be swept up and disposed of afterwards, but kitty litter often creates mushy clumps. These products will absorb sunlight, contributing to melting and will not harm nearby plants and soil.

Ashes - For those with a wood burning fireplace, ashes are a great option. They provide a lot of traction and absorb sunlight, so will melt ice quickly on a sunny day. And they're free!

Beet juice - Increasingly being used by highway departments on its own or mixed with salt, this safe and natural product

temperatures are extremely cold.

Potassium acetate, calcium magnesium acetate - Acetates are super-effective even at extremely low temperatures and are biodegradable. The drawback? Price. They cost several times as much as rock salt and can be difficult to find. This is a good solution for small areas in environmentally sensitive locations, such as floodplains.

Other "chlorides": calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride Rock salt (sodium chloride) is not the only chloride product that can melt ice. These other products are generally more expensive than rock salt, but work better at low temperatures. Calcium chloride is the preferred choice over magnesium chloride, as it works at lower temperatures and is applied at a lower rate, leading to less chloride in our streams. Potassium chloride is considered safest for pets and plants, but is often more expensive and does not work well at lower temperatures. All chloride products contribute to pollutant loads in our streams and their use should be minimized.

If rock salt is the only reasonable alternative for your property, remember:

surfaces as you can before applying salt to speed up melting.

A little salt can go a long way: Rock salt should be applied at about a handful per square yard.

Calcium chloride should be spread even thinner, about a handful for 3 square yards.

The air temperature matters. Rock salt is fiveo times more effective at melting ice at 30 F than 20oF, and ineffective below 20oF. Calcium chloride is better for temperatures down to 0oF. Applying early can prevent ice crystals from forming and minimize the amount of salt used overall.

FACT: Stormwater runoff can pick up chemicals, debris, dirt, and other pollutants that will contaminate our water. It is a common misconception that stormwater is treated before it reaches the waterways.

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Environmental Advisory Council Clean Energy Tour Showcases New Possibilities More than 200 people spent a day learning about energy efficiency and renewable energy options during the Chester County Clean Energy Open House Tour on Saturday, October 19th. Organized by members of the Tredyffrin Township Environmental Advisory Council in cooperation with the Sierra Club and endorsed by the Chester County Commissioners and other local and state elected officials, the tour showcased the solar, geothermal and electric technologies county residents are using to reduce monthly energy bills, reduce harmful carbon emissions and enjoy tax credits and cash incentives as they improve their property values.

Attendees were welcomed at different locations around the county and provided with maps for 4 regional circuits in Chester County. In the greater Tredyffrin area, the tour began at Central Baptist Church in Wayne. The church set and achieved the goal of reducing church-related emissions to zero over the course of 7 years. “First we analyzed our own emissions related to our building,” explained Chuck Marshall, member of Central Baptist. “By combining the replacement of inefficient lighting and an old heating system with the installation of 48 solar panels, we were very close to meeting our goal.” The purchase of offsets (in the form of wind renewable-energy credits) gets them to zero emissions. But the church didn't stop there. Home energy audit “parties” were held at attendee's homes after worship to show how each household could improve their own energy efficiency.

They looked at emissions related to getting to and from church. “By setting annual goals, we were able to reduce emissions over time in a painless way. We continue this program and we share our story with other congregations. It can be done,” affirmed Marshall.

Two schools were featured on the tour in Tredyffrin: Hillside Elementary School in Berwyn and the Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli. The tour showcased Hillside's green roof, which covers more than 8,900 square feet and contains 19 varieties of sedum. The roof successfully moderates the building's temperature in the summer and winter and helps to reduce energy costs and manage stormwater. Delaware Valley Friends School (DVFS) is a grades 3-12 Quaker school serving students with learning differences. In 2012, DVFS partnered together with four other area independent schools and a solar installation company to secure grant funding to complete a 2.5Mw solar installation across all five schools. Federal and state tax benefits made the project attractive to the solar installers, and each school entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an energy company to purchase the solar energy back from the provider at a set cost over a term of years. The project prompted 24

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DVFS to upgrade its physical plant and electrical systems to be able to receive power from the panels, further enhancing the school's energy efficiency. The solar panels deliver about 20% of the school's energy needs. Parent Nora Castro remarked on how important it is to see schools on the tour. “Saving money on energy is clearly only part of the story for schools. How inspiring to see that our children will study in safer, healthier, more comfortable classrooms. We want our schools to invest in, and model, the energy future that will assure them a stable climate as they become adults.”

Hosts of both newer and older homes showed they were taking steps to reduce their emissions. Open houses welcomed visitors to consider the benefits of solar in Paoli, Berwyn, and Chesterbrook. Many attendees expressed surprise at how simple the installation could be and how many financing options are available. Others mentioned the importance of supporting policies to pass legislation to allow Community Solar which will make it easier for renters, historic structures, and those with too much shade to get access to solar.

The Yockey family in Paoli showed how they dramatically reduced their fossil fuel use by installing geothermal for heating and cooling. “ This system has achieved significant savings in energy bills while reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions,” Alan Yockey explained. Another site which transitioned to a geothermal HVAC system was the nonprofit Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens in Devon. Their John J. Willamen Education

Center opened in 2009 and has a LEED Gold designation, the second highest green building award.

A business that has taken advantage of solar affordability is Berwyn Squash and Fitness.

They installed 200 roof-mounted solar panels and produce 42 KW of electricity for their facility.

Lead organizer Paula Kline remarked at the interest participants had in working with neighbors and sharing lessons learned. “We all have a unique role to play in reducing emissions, whether at work, at home, at school or in local government. Today we saw not only a willingness to share, but enthusiasm for what can be done right now.

Chester County is a growing leader in renewable energy.”

The tour covered much of the county with 37 open houses in the greater Tredyffrin, Phoenixville, West Chester, Downingtown, Coatesville, and Kennett areas. The local tour was organized under the auspices of the National Solar Tour and Solar United Neighbors. The tour concluded at Downingtown's Victory Brewing with a brewery tour. The County Board of Commissioners joined the end of day celebration and awarded the Clean Energy Open House Tour a citation “thanking the volunteers and partners of the Clean Energy Tour who have worked to promote a more sustainable future for Chester County.”

This article is a shortened version of an earlier article published in Tredyffrin Patch on 10.19.2019.

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The solar company soon received approval from the Township and PECO to install solar.

The last step was receiving architectural approval from the Home Owner Association (HOA). I was thinking that this was not going to be a big deal. However, the Board of the HOA voted against it.

An Interview with a Townhouse Resident Who Installed Solar

One of the sites available for participants of the Clean Energy Tour to visit was a townhouse in Chesterbrook. It's the first townhouse with solar installation in Chesterbrook. I spoke to the owner, Johannes Freudenberg. Four and a half years ago, Johannes and his family moved to Bradford Crossing.

Can you tell me why you wanted to have solar installed on your house?

Obviously, I am concerned about climate change and this is a good way to reduce my carbon footprint. Another important reason is that when you look at a period of 10 years, it makes financially a lot of sense to have solar installed. That's about the estimated time it will take us to earn back the capital investment.

Can you elaborate a little more about your journey to move to solar energy?

After we received a flyer, in the fall of 2015, I decided to call the solar company and get an estimation on how much electricity could be generated on our roof. Half of the roof is facing south and it's also very high so we barely have shade from trees in the backyard. The initial design had solar panels on both sides (north and south). By the time we got our last design, in the spring of 2018, they suggested to have solar only on the south side. The panels had improved and become more efficient, and cost/benefit wise this was the best choice.

During 2016, we talked to neighbors to discuss this issue. We resubmitted a request to have solar installed in the spring of 2017 and again the Board decided against it.

However, as the Board received more 'green requests', they decided to gather more information. A special HOA meeting was organized where a Tesla representative presented types of solar panels, showed the cost and benefit of those installations, and answered any questions from the community.

Are you happy with the result?

Absolutely! After 10 months' worth of electricity generation, we now know that 85% of our use is produced by solar. PECO has become very supportive of solar energy and when you log onto your PECO account you can see nice graphs of your energy generation and usage. Another unexpected benefit is that our attic is more insulated from the direct sunlight and it doesn't get as hot during the summer as it used to.

There was a good turnout and after the special solar meeting, the HOA Board requested more feedback from neighbors. Based on the input they finally approved our request in May 2018. Two months later the solar panels were installed.

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Is a Ban or Fee on Plastic Bags in Tredyffrin's Future?

by Mary Westervelt, EAC Chairman

Plastic bags - we put them in the trash but see them caught in our shrubbery, blowing out of dumpsters, and hung up with other debris in our streams. The Darby Creek Valley Association (DCVA), which organizes an annual cleanup of Darby and Cobbs Creeks, cites plastic bags as a major culprit in polluting the waters. DCVA is asking municipalities in the Darby Creek watershed (which includes a bit of Tredyffrin and all of Easttown east of Rte. 252) to put in place some measure to reduce plastic-bag use.

Around the world and in our neighborhood, some municipalities are meeting the challenge by instituting bans on single-use plastic bags; others are introducing a mandatory fee on them. Meanwhile, some stores locally are replacing bags made of petroleum-based plastic with ones made of biodegradable substances. This article will review these options to see what is most likely to stem the plastics tidal wave.

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If we just focus on grocery stores, we find that some are working to remove single-use plastics from their packaging and their carryout bags. In Tredyffrin, Trader Joe's has such a goal. The store does not offer single-use grocery bags and provides biodegradablecompostable produce bags for purchase of fruits and vegetables - yet they also sell many fruits and veggies pre-wrapped in plastic packaging (they are working on reducing the number of such items, according to their 2018 sustainability report).

Also in Tredyffrin, Acme Market provides plastic shopping bags but also provides a bin for recycling those bags. Their website claims that 22 million pounds of plastic film (including plastic shopping bags) were recycled from their facilities nationwide in 2018.

What about grocery stores near Tredyffrin?

Mom's Organic Market, in Rosemont, does not offer plastic shopping bags and provides biodegradable produce bags made with no petroleum. Kimberton Whole Foods in Malvern does as well, but since some customers don't like the feel of those bags, they also have the petroleum-plastic alternatives. Even better, Mom's encourages shoppers to bring their own cloth bags or glass containers for bulk foods, including produce, nuts, and grains.

Wegman's in Malvern also provides biodegradable produce bags. Their plastic grocery bags are made from 40% recycled plastic, generated by the bags customers return to the store and deposit in the bins provided, according to the Wegman's website.

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Rather than banning plastic bags, Narberth placed a 10-cent fee on single-use plastic bags in April 2019. Narberth merchants have, on the whole, been glad to see the fee, according to a report by State Impact Pennsylvania. Will such a fee be more effective in re-training shoppers than the more common 'credit' offered by stores such as Whole Foods to customers who bring their own?

The evidence from the UK is that such a fee is effective. There, the government instituted a charge of 5 pence (or 7 cents USD) for plastic grocery bags in October 2015. By 2018, seven major retailers reported a drop of 86% in the number of plastic bags handed out in their stores. Read about this and many other waste-curbing strategies in Our Waste, Our Resources: A Strategy for England, a 2018 report easily found online.

What about the recycle option?

Locally and around the world, citizens are voting to reduce plastic-bag use by instituting bans or fees. WHYY's State Impact Pennsylvania reports on local efforts in West Chester and Narberth. A ban on plastic bags and straws is coming to West Chester in July 2020 - the date when the current statewide moratorium on such a ban expires.

When it comes to recycling, plastic bags are not welcome where other plastics are collected for recycling. They gum up the works, can't be sorted by conventional methods, and blow out of trucks and around yards. Now some recyclers are exploring the possibility of collecting bags to recycle them separately. According to an AP article in U.S. News & World Report (Sept. 28, 2019), J.P. Mascaro and Sons have received a $2.6 million grant from a collaborative of heavy users of plastic packaging to install sorting equipment capable of collecting shrink wrap, shopping bags, bubble wrap, and the like.

The optical sorting equipment will be installed in Mascaro's TotalRecycle facility in Pottstown. However, collecting clean, dry flexible plastic packaging is only the first step in recycling it; it is still not clear that there is an end-user for the collected material, though Novolex, a producer of plastic packaging, does produce some bags with "up to" 48% recycled-plastic content through its 'Bag2Bag' program (see their first Annual Sustainability Report, published in 2018). Yet most stores, the ones who still give out plastic bags, do not provide bags with recycled content. And we know, not all bags will even make it out of the trash stream and on to the recycle plant.

The moratorium's proponents say that more needs to be known about the environmental costs of producing alternatives such as cloth or paper bags but the fact remains that a bag

The best solution to the plastics glut? Use less. While some stores are working to reduce plastics, it's still up to the end user to refuse the plastic bag in the first place.

Wegman's, Acme, Whole Foods - these are some of the stores that provide bins to collect used plastic bags. This sounds great but look at any of those collection bins. They typically contain as much trash and soiled material as they do clean plastic bags for recycling. And a good many plastic tote bags do not make it to the recycle bin in the first place. In addition, we've only looked at the grocery stores; what about all the other merchants the pharmacies, discount stores, and fast-food vendors? Once again, it's up to the shoppers to take responsible action and refuse those bags.

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Tredyffrin Targets 100% Renewable Energy

by Jennifer Cox, for the EAC

Township resolution passed; Tredyffrin joins other Chester County communities.

On Monday, September 16th, the Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commit to 100 percent clean energy. The vote of 6 to 1 was met with applause from the audience. By passing the resolution, which was brought forward by the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), Tredyffrin joins ten other townships and boroughs in Chester County currently developing plans to transition away from fossil fuels.

The resolution aims for Tredyffrin to move to 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and in all energy sectors by 2050. This is in accordance with the 2018 United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report describing what is needed to prevent global temperatures from rising more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. Specifically, all countries need to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by midcentury.

EAC members emphasized the importance of establishing baseline information, creating interim milestones, and obtaining budget estimates and financing mechanisms to help the entire community participate in the transition.

Tredyffrin joins a growing group of Pennsylvania communities over 20 and becomes the 134th community in the U.S. to commit to ambitious goals to address the threats to residents' health and property brought by the use of fossil fuels. Nine

RENEWABLE ENERGY states, including New York, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, and California, and 11 additional counties across the country, have made similar commitments. In 2016, less than 2% of people in the US lived in a community with such a commitment. Today, 1 in 4 people in the US live in a place committed to 100% clean energy.

There was agreement that cooperation with neighboring townships was essential, both to achieve the goals and to find cost-effective ways to do so. “The more [Townships] that sign on, the more purchasing power we have. We can make cooperative decisions. By working together, we can get there,” said Supervisor Gosse.

While the tone was positive and optimism was expressed, several Supervisors highlighted the urgency of action. “This is no game. This is a serious subject. Whenever we make a decision, I will be thinking about this resolution and these goals. These are goals I believe we can achieve, that we have to achieve,” said Supervisor Mark Freed.

Tredyffrin resident Scott Laird commented that we need a “wartime” effort to meet this challenge.

EAC member Rutger Boerema pointed out that Tredyffrin Township has already demonstrated its commitment to cleaner energy. “We are participating in the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission program to install highly efficient LED streetlights, saving both energy and money.”

“[The resolution] doesn't mean we need to change everything all at once,” commented Supervisor Julie Gosse. “But having a plan and following through shows we are serious.

This is the first of many steps.” According the UN report, it does mean that townships like Tredyffrin are on the right track by planning to start now to reach the 2050 goal; emissions need to begin dropping in meaningful ways by 2030.

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Other Township efforts toward greater sustainability include an energy audit of Township buildings, and an application to seek a SolSmart designation from the Department of Energy, which would bring free technical help to reduce barriers and optimize opportunities for solar on homes and businesses. And, most recently, the Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors approved the installation of two level-2 electric vehicle chargers at the Tredyffrin Library the funding for which was made possible by Driving PA Forward, a rebate program from the State of Pennsylvania.

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Stormwater Management Residents Work With The Township To Address Stormwater Issues The Stormwater Problem

When rain falls in Tredyffrin, it's not absorbed by the impervious surfaces on developed properties but runs off as stormwater. When the amount and intensity of that rainfall generates stormwater that exceeds the capacity of storm drains and streams, then our roads, bridges, homes and businesses can be damaged. In the last two years, storms have been particularly intense, so this issue has risen to the top of residents' concerns.

The Board of Supervisors has authorized a citizens' Stormwater Advisory Task Force to help characterize the problems and provide recommendations for solution. Its mission is: “To provide recommendations to improve long-term watershed health and stormwater management in the Township by leveraging Township resources with research and analysis of problems, recommendations for amelioration approaches, and funding options.”

The Task Force is basing its approach on objective research and analysis. It plans to build a comprehensive database of stormwater problems throughout the Township in order to allow classification and prioritization of problem areas. At the same time, it is identifying potential project types, benchmarking other municipalities' financing and ordinances for improvement opportunities in Tredyffrin, developing resident education programs, and assessing strategies for maintaining and increasing the Township's tree canopy.

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How Can Every Resident Help?

1. Become Informed.

Good places to start are the stormwater websites for the Task Force and for Tredyffrin Township Engineering: a. Stormwater Task Force Website: www.tredyffrin.org/projects/stormwater -task-force b. Tredyffrin Stormwater Website: www.tredyffrin.org/services/engineering /stormwater 2. Provide your stormwater problem information.

The Task Force has created a simple form to collect a range of data about the stormwater issues in the Township. Enter this address in your browser to bring up that form to enter information about the particular problems you have experienced: www.surveymonkey.com/r /TredyffrinStormwater The Task Force will be integrating resident information with the data in Township databases but the form should be completed even if the Township has already been given some of the information.

3. Look for opportunities to manage your own stormwater.

The more run-off that stays off the roads and out of creeks and storm drains, the lower the potential for damage downstream. Can you collect rainwater?

Plant more trees? Build a rain garden?

4. Stay aware of Task Force events.

Follow Tredyffrin on Twitter and Facebook and look for Stormwater news.

Residents with concerns and ideas not addressed by the above should send the Task Force an email at: stormwatertaskforce@gmail.com The problems and solutions are many and varied, but every resident has an opportunity to do their part - and indeed it will take action by everyone to make a meaningful difference.

Did You Know?

Since 1895, our region has experienced a statistically significant rise in annual average temperature of over a quarter of a degree Fahrenheit every decade. The trend in rainfall is not similarly statistically significant, but the four highest amounts since 1895 have occurred in the last 20 years.

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Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Events WINTER LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

A two day class: Friday, Feb 7 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

Saturday from 8:00am - 1:00pm.

(Snow dates: February 21 and 22) Presented by Laura Ducceschi, Fine Art Photographer

Have you been frustrated by trying to photograph beautiful landscapes? Creating landscape images is a challenge because what we see in person is often difficult for our cameras to capture. The lighting is out of our control and balancing the brightness of the sky with the darker foreground can be a problem.

However, in winter the soft, earthy colors can create beautiful studies of form and structure.

Award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi will illustrate some of the challenges and solutions to creating landscape and outdoor photographs, including equipment, camera settings, and composition.

Friday evening begins with indoor instruction, preparing for shooting out in the gardens on Saturday morning. The class will wrap up with time to share images from the morning.

Participants will need to bring a camera, ideally one with interchangeable lenses, a fully charged battery, and a camera card with space to shoot freely. A tripod is strongly recommended. Some activities are not applicable to point-and-shoot cameras. $50 for members; $60 for non-members.

Registration required.

Participants may register on Eventbrite.com www.jenkinsarboretum.org

9th ANNUAL VISITORS' PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Exhibition: Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, March 29 Open daily, 9:00am - 4:00pm Closing Reception: Saturday, March 29 from 2:00 - 4:00pm Please check our website for details and entry form. www.jenkinsarboretum.org.

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BELVIDERE: EVOLUTION OF A PLANTSMAN'S GARDEN

Tuesday, February 18 from 1:00 - 2:30pm Presented by Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Public Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society.

Andrew Bunting will explore the 20-year development of his garden in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. For the first 15 years of the development of the garden Andrew was Curator at the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Many parts of the garden reflect his passion for collecting unusual plants. This presentation will also cover the design process he used to create many garden spaces which today include a patio for growing tropicals in pots, a summer house converted from a detached garage, and a 4,000-square foot vegetable garden that he co-manages with his neighbor. Join us for this personal journey through the trial, tribulations, and success of creating a home garden.

Free for members of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and/or Woodlea Garden Club. $5 for non-members.

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MACRAME WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 22 from 10:00am - 12:00pm Led by Tara Vent, Hamilton Educational Fellow at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.

Join us for a morning of knot tying in the greenhouse! In this macramé workshop, participants will learn a few basic knots to make a plant hanger while enjoying the warmth and verdure of the greenhouse in winter. Students are welcome to bring along any plant, special pot, small terrarium, or vase to incorporate in their design. Light refreshments will be served. All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome. $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

Registration required.

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Wharton Esherick Museum For Its 200th Anniversary, Historic Diamond Rock Schoolhouse Joined the Wharton Esherick Museum Campus The Diamond Rock Schoolhouse, a wellknown Chester County landmark located at the intersection of Diamond Rock Hill and Yellow Springs Road in Tredyffrin Township, has entered a new chapter inth its long history.

Announced in 2019, the 200 anniversary of its existence, the Schoolhouse is now part of the Wharton Esherick Museum. After decades of dedicated stewardship by volunteers operating as the Diamond Rock Schoolhouse Preservation Association, the Wharton Esherick Museum is excited to assume responsibility for this unique landmark. The schoolhouse has continued to survive by the care of its neighbors, and now the Museum will take its turn ensuring the preservation and care of this important historic site.

Built by the local community in 1818, this one-room octagonal schoolhouse served as the first "free" or public school in the area.

The school closed by 1864, no longer able to meet the needs of a growing population and fell into disrepair. Decades later, neighbors banded together to repair and care for the school, including celebrated artist, Wharton Esherick, who made the schoolhouse his painting studio for a brief time.

Wharton Esherick and his wife Letty moved into a nearby farmhouse, which they called Sunekrest, in 1913. At that time Wharton was still trying to make his way as a painter and had set up the southern bedroom of their farmhouse as his studio. With the birth of his daughter Mary in 1916 however, he relocated to the Diamond Rock Schoolhouse, renting it from Miss Emma Wersler, the woman who led the restoration effort. He helped with the renovations, adding a new door, new shutters with diamond shapes carved into them (perfect for a school on Diamond Rock Hill), and poured the concrete floor in a radial “sun” pattern. It is also believed Wharton created the ironwork for the shutters to provide some security for the newly restored building.

Wharton used the schoolhouse as his painting studio for about four years. He depicted the building many times in his work, particularly in woodcuts and paintings.

Wharton was even in the schoolhouse when he painted his 1919 Self Portrait, which is seen regularly on tours through the Museum today.

Self-Portrait, 1919, Oil on canvas, Wharton Esherick

All of us at the Wharton Esherick Museum are excited to assume responsibility for this special piece of our community history and look forward to sharing the warm spirit of the Diamond Rock Schoolhouse with future generations. We will continue to provide public access and interpretation of the schoolhouse, both as a treasured piece of local history and for its role in Wharton Esherick's story.

We also send a huge thank you to Susanna Baum, President of the Diamond Rock Schoolhouse Association, and all their volunteers for stewarding and sharing the schoolhouse, its history, and its archives carefully and capably for many years. A great article on the history of the Diamond Rock Octagonal Schoolhouse by Susanna Baum can be found in the December 2013 issue of the Tredyffrin Easttown History Quarterly (Vol. 50 N. 4) published by the Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society (www.tehistory.org).

Plan a Visit Diamond Rock School Winter, 1928, Woodcut, Wharton Esherick Wharton Esherick Museum Collection

The Wharton Esherick Museum is experienced through guided tours which must be reserved in advance. About one hour long, the guided tour is an immersive experience which takes guests through the home/studio of Wharton Esherick, preserved much as it was when the artist lived and worked there. Additional programs and events can be found on our website.

Help us Preserve Esherick's Legacy

As a donor or member of the Wharton Esherick Museum, you provide critical support to preserve and promote Wharton's extraordinary home and collection, ensuring our doors stay open for generations to come.

Get Involved

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Do you find yourself telling people you meet about the Wharton Esherick Museum? Consider joining our team as a volunteer docent.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to lead tours through the Museum and educate our visitors about Esherick's life and work.

Docents can volunteer to do a few as two or three tours a year or give one every week if they like. Being a docent here is a lot of fun, but don't take our word for it, give us a call at 610-644-5822 or email Maria@whartonesherickmuseum.org.

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Winter Driving Demands Your Full Attention.

Traffic fatalities and injuries in the U.S. are increasing faster than we have seen in decades. Winter always brings its own unique set of traffic problems, so this month I want to highlight a few points and techniques that have helped me be a safe winter driver over the years.

indicate outside temperature. If the temperature is close to freezing, which is 32° F, be prepared to encounter ice. Checking gauges and constantly monitoring road conditions takes thought, eye scanning, analysis and concentration. It's impossible to pay full attention to changing road conditions if your eyes and mind are focused

As I drive, I'm always “eyes up,” scanning for danger areas such as driveways, gas stations, strip mall exits, etc. Once you see intersections coming up, look for vehicles so you know as early as possible if a car is approaching an intersection or waiting to pull out. Most drivers are not good at judging speed and many do the classic glance and go, not even attempting to analyze an approaching vehicle's speed. It may not seem fair, but it is totally up to you to figure out what these drivers may do and have a plan. The earlier you see a potential problem vehicle, the more time you will have to react and avoid them if they actually pull into traffic. On slippery winter roads, this “eyes up” technique is even more important, as it can give you valuable extra time and distance to evade.

I learned this final point long ago, while driving my Chevy Malibu through two Michigan winters. I always kept a few supplies in my vehicle: a warm waterproof jacket, a wooly hat, walking boots, gloves, an ice scraper, water and some snacks. These days I would add in a phone and a spare phone battery/charger. This is not a complete list but it was enough to help me out a couple of times. You never know when you might get stuck, so take the time to prepare.

During my more than 30 years of living in the U.S., I have called several states home and have dealt with two Michigan winters. I also travel extensively throughout the northern states during winter months, so driving out of an airport rental car lot, with frozen fingers, in blizzard conditions, is not an uncommon scenario for me.

It is also not uncommon for me to see distracted drivers on the roads.

Manipulating, looking at, or talking on a phone while driving is remarkably dangerous. Doing so while driving in rain, snow or at night is like begging for a crash.

Winter driving demands your full attention, as the nights are much longer and many people end up driving to and from work or school in total darkness. Road conditions in winter can change very quickly, such as a wet road icing over in seconds or light blowing snow suddenly settling, causing havoc. Also, signs informing drivers a bridge can freeze before surrounding roads should never be ignored.

I never mess with or manipulate my phone while driving. Instead, I have an app which autoreplies to people trying to call me by texting or speaking the message, “I am driving, will call you later.” I advise everyone to use/enable such an autoreply app. They often come standard on most new phones, and if not, there are several apps you can download.

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on your phone. Even hands-free phone use is as mentally distracting as hand-held.

This may sound unbelievable, but I frequently see people tailgating while I'm driving in snow. This is particularly dangerous because braking distances increase when the surface of the road becomes slippery. In rain, up to 50% can be added to a vehicle's stopping distance, depending on driver expertise, tire type/condition and vehicle weight. On snow, stopping distances can be tripled or more, depending on how much snow is present, whether the road is flat or on a slope, driver expertise, type of tires and vehicle weight. In snow, I leave at least four seconds between my vehicle and the one in front of me, as opposed to my normal two seconds. If I am being tailgated, I push that to around 6 seconds, in order to compensate for the tailgater and lessen my need to suddenly brake if traffic slows ahead of me.

Another point to remember: ABS brakes work very, very well, but can be confused by ice and snow. This can also add to a vehicle's stopping distance, so again, leave more room in these conditions.

Imagine a vehicle pulling out of an intersection in front of you. In dry daytime conditions this is probably nothing more than an annoyance. You easily avoid a crash by braking, but. if that same scenario happens on a snow covered road, it highlights the importance of “seeing” that vehicle much earlier in order to give you more time to prepare and react.

Winter has already begun to raise its head.

Unfortunately, drivers using phones will continue to be distracted, dangerous and vulnerable. Please be careful out there this holiday season.

Andy Pilgrim started the Traffic Safety Education Foundation in 2008. He is a professional race driver and a contributing writer/vehicle tester to Automobile Magazine.

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Health Corner How Do We Best Address Teen Vaping?

A public health emergency upends years of progress.

After years of seeing the number of teen smokers decline, the rise of e-cigarettes and vaping (inhaling and exhaling of vapor produced by an electronic device) is leading to a substantial increase in use by teens.

What was initially touted as a healthier smoking cessation method for adults is having the opposite effect on teens.

These trends are alarming because for the decade prior, teen smoking had actually declined, thanks in part to the success of edgy public education campaigns, aggressive anti-smoking policies, and overall tobacco use losing the social cachet and acceptance it once had. Unfortunately, nearly 80% of youth were exposed to e-cigarette marketing in 2016 according to the latest information available from the CDC, and increased sales have outpaced medical research and knowledge of the near- and long-term health effects of prolonged use.

students for nicotine, punishing fines and police involvement. Some schools also are looking beyond short-term penalties towards shifting culture through awareness, public education campaigns and community outreach.

There’s more we can do to eliminate disparities in how we regulate tobacco products, regardless of their delivery system.

So far, 14 states have raised the minimum age of sale for tobacco products to 21.

Legislation also has been introduced

Just this month, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban the sale of all e-cigarettes, and new laws went into effect in Colorado limiting e-cigarette and flavored tobacco use. Widespread concern over the impact on youth smoking have led to these legislative changes.

Visit your local high school, and it’s obvious that teens are now vaping in record numbers. The 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey, which is funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, shows e-cigarette use went up 78% for high school students between 2017 and 2018 alone.

SURGE IN YOUTH CURRENT E-CIGARETTE USE

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11.7% 2017 2018 Source: FDA - 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey results

Teens are now more likely to use e-cigarettes than other types of tobacco products. The Monitoring the Future survey, conducted by the University of Michigan, also found that nicotine use by high school students via vaping has nearly doubled.

Not all e-liquids or vape juice contains nicotine, but even without it e-cigarette aerosol can contain heavy metals and other potentially cancer-causing compounds.

Nicotine exposure during adolescence has been shown to be harmful and even increase the risk of potential use of other substances.

Vaping may also lead to conventional smoking, as National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that nearly a third of teen e-cigarette users begin smoking other tobacco products within six months.

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The National Safety Council has addressed the public health impact of cigarette smoking by recommending six specific tobacco control measures, and a new policy to address electronic nicotine delivery system, or ENDS products, calling for additional regulations and raising public health risk awareness.

Many communities have been overwhelmed by the influx of teens who vape at school. At the 2018 National Prevention Network conference, public health advocates shared that some schools are starting to ban USB’s, as teachers can’t tell the difference between Juul devices (the most popular e-cigarette manufacturer on the market) and flash drives.

Media reports have indicated that schools go to extreme lengths to curtail use, such as limiting bathroom access, banning certain types of clothing that could be used to hide vaping devices, randomly testing

requiring child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine containers, aiming to reverse an upward trend of accidental ingestion of e-liquids by children that were reported to U.S. poison control centers.

Nearly nine out of 10 cigarette smokers first try cigarette smoking by age 18, so reducing exposure to youth is key to preventing future health impacts. Prevention can happen at home, with parents and caregivers talking with teens about e-cigarettes; at work, by expanding smoke-free policies to include electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products; and in our communities, by restricting use, sales and advertising to decrease exposure to young people.

Morgan Cihak is program manager for advocacy at the National Safety Council.

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Parenting Corner Resolutions!

an excerpt from Andrew Mullen’s book, Middle Schooled.

Hello Parents!

When do you normally sit down and think, “How can I be a better parent to my middle school student?” Maybe you do that in between going to work and doing the laundry, or while picking up after the dog in the yard. Does your phone make a noise reminding you that between 12-1 on Thursday you are going to ponder ways to better support your children? You probably often find yourself saying “Sorry Sally, I can't go out to dinner with you on Saturday, I am brainstorming ways to improve as a parent. Maybe next time!”… Oh, you don't do that?

(Insert judgmental tone and eye rolling from this author.) Hmmm, I think we have some work to do with you. The good news is there is a new year just around the corner!

How about this: On New Year's Eve, instead of playing Cards Against Humanity or Twister with your friends, you can suggest that everyone come up with 5 of the most important social and emotional skills for your kids to focus on next year and share them with the group? I suspect you

might not get invited back to the party next year, but there is a price to pay for everything I guess…

More good news! I have decided to do the work for you! It is sort of like getting prepared food at the grocery store but way less money.

Below you will find a few things that in my estimation would be admirable goals to discuss or at least keep in mind for your middle school child in the new year: Managing Friends Middle school is plagued with a very obvious and defined social ladder. The kids all know who is “popular” and who is not. Often, if given an opportunity, some children will vie for a seat at the popular table at the expense of their real friends. Remind your children that real friends are kind and accept them for who they are.

Real friends make them feel good and are nice; they treat them the way they want to be treated.

Self-Advocacy Encourage your child to speak for themselves, even if you are pretty sure they won't do it or will mess it up. The sooner they start asking for help and communicating what they need the better!

Time management The kids are busy. They will continue to have more academic demands placed on them as they progress through middle school.

Making a deliberate and intentional plan for how they use their time can be very helpful. If you see your child wasting an excessive amount of time and then freaking out because they have school work due or tests they are not prepared for, they may need to focus on this.

Figuring out how to study Some students have difficulty in school and the need to study hard has al-ways been a necessary skill for them. Other students can listen in class and get solid grades with little or no studying. These are the kids that don't know how to study.

Learning how to study is a process, an evolution if you will, that takes time. Encourage your child to start now by trying different strategies so they can figure out what works for them.

Taking control of their emotions Learning how to express their feelings through talking, journaling, etc. combined with the implementation of daily stress reducing strategies (exercise, art, reading, music and more) are the key components to becoming a

master of one's emotions. The sooner they start the better!

Check the box! You are done. A fully prepared middle school parenting to do list for the new year. Now, get out that Twister board and have fun!

I hope you have a wonderful winter break!

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Senior Lifestyles Surrey Launches Exciting New Programs Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt once departed from the Devon train station? Or that by 1913, the Devon Horse Show was so popular it attracted nearly 1,000 entries?

Learn fascinating local history from a new speakers' series offered at Surrey Services for Seniors in Devon. Each month, a guest historian will present stories and photos about fascinating topics pertinent to the history of the Main Line. The series will begin with two lectures by Margaret DePiano, author of Devon, a book about the history of Devon including 475 rare photos. Future topics will feature local history or a national topic with a local connection.

A “Speaker's Table” will be reserved in the café for those who pre-register. Eat lunch and have an extended conversation with the speaker after the program.

Surrey also will introduce a new arts series featuring a different media each month. The arts programs are for anyone interested in learning about different creative techniques.

They are a great opportunity to try something new. In one of the first programs, participants will create a ceramic bowl that

will be taken to a ceramic studio to be kiln fired. For the second part of the project, the artists will be invited to use it to enjoy a tasty soup or stew, scratch-made by Devon's chef.

Future programs will include painting, multimedia and textile projects.

Program times and days will vary.

If you would like to try one of these exciting new classes, visit Surrey's website, SurreyServices.org, for upcoming program schedules or call 610-647-6404. If you become a Surrey member, you'll receive the monthly newsletter mailed directly to you with a full schedule and you can attend programs an any of Surrey's five locations.

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

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

If you start planning now before any issues

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

Add safety rails and grab bars in the bathroom.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Add a stairlift or platform lift for safe access to the upper and/or lower level.

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