Tredyffrin Newsletter Winter 2021

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP CHESTER COUNTY

WINTER 2021 NEWSLETTER

Photo provided by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Inside This Issue

Township Directory......................................................3 2021 Public Meetings Schedule ..................................3 Message From Township Manager.............................4 Township Building Renovations.................................6 Engineering...................................................................8 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4).........8 Inspections & Permits ...............................................10 Library News...............................................................12 Parenting Corner ........................................................13

Parks & Recreation.....................................................14 Police Department News............................................14 Trash Services............................................................14 EAC - Recycling Plastic Films...................................18 EAC - Gardening & Landscaping..............................20 Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens..................................22 Jones Log Barn Update .............................................24 Wharton Esherick Museum .......................................26 Pet Safety & Tips ........................................................28 Fore The Golfer...........................................................30

Tredyffrin Township • 1100 Duportail Road • Berwyn, PA • Chester County • 610-644-1400 • www.tredyffrin.org

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Names & Numbers To Keep In Mind...

Board of Supervisors

Township Staff TOWNSHIP MANAGER William F. Martin

ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING Matthew Baumann FINANCE DIRECTOR Joseph DiRocco, CPA 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

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

Important Phone Numbers Tredyffrin Township Building

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

Tredyffrin Township Police Department

Volunteer Boards

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

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.

Emergency..................................................911 Business .....................................610-644-3221 Dispatch .....................................610-647-1440

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

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).

2021 Meeting Schedule & Holiday Calendar BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 7 PM - Keene Hall January 25 February 22 March 15 April 19 May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 September 20 October 4 & 18 November 4 & 15 December 6 & 20 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL 7 PM - Community Room January 26 February 23 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 22 July 27 September 28 October 26 November 30 HISTORICAL COMMISSION 7 PM - Community Room January 20 March 17 May 19 July 21 September 15 November 17

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 PM Tredyffrin Public Library (T) Paoli Library (P) January 28 (T) February 25 (P) March 25 (T) April 22 (T) May 27 (T) June 24 (P) July 22 (T) August 26 (T) September 23 (T) October 28 (P) December 9 (T) MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 7 PM - Community Room April 13 July 13 October 12 PARK & RECREATION BOARD 7 PM - Community Room February 10 March 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 September 8 October 13 November 10

PENSION TRUSTEES 7:30 AM - Board Room February 10 May 12 August 11 November 10 PLANNING COMMISSION 7 PM - Keene Hall January 21 February 18 March 18 April 15 May 20 June 17 July 15 August 19 September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 7:30 AM - Community Room March 17 June 16 September 15 December 15

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ZONING HEARING BOARD 7 PM - Keene Hall January 28 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 July 22 August 26 September 23 October 28 November 17 December 15

2021 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Township offices closed.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day ......................................Jaunary 18 Presidents' Day ...........February 15 Memorial Day.....................May 31 Independence Day (observed)....July 5 Labor Day ..................September 6 Columbus Day (observed)..October 11 Veterans' Day...........November 11 Thanksgiving Day......November 25 Day after Thanksgiving................... .................................November 26 Christmas Day (observed) ..................................December 27 New Year’s Day 2022 (observed) ......... ........................................January 3

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Message From The Township Manager season, I expect that community spirit, understanding, and cooperation to continue into the new year.

William F. Martin

Parents coordinated children's classwork, took care of loved ones, and supported our first responders.

The Township staff pivoted quickly to ensure services were still provided and to ensure businesses could continue to operate safely. Each of these efforts to meet the residents' needs were supported by our Board of Supervisors. We also cannot forget the support to our frontline workers, whether providing much needed PPE or simply dropping off meals or snacks.

With 2020 coming to a close, it is a time of reflection. Tredyffrin, like all communities surrounding us, has faced some of the most difficult times in recent memory. As a community, everyone played a part to support each other in the face of COVID-19. As we enter the winter

I am very proud of our Board of Supervisors who supported the staff and community all year. We were one of the very few municipalities that did not cease operations. Our staff found ways to make sure we were responsive to our residents and

businesses. The dedication of the staff all year has been impressive.

And, we must remember, the Administrative team did this all at first working remotely and then from their temporary location on Cassatt Road. They did not return to the newly renovated Township Building th until October 8 , exactly 1 year to the day that they moved out. (See article in this newsletter about the renovations).

As we enter a new year, the strength of our community will keep us focused on meeting whatever challenges lie ahead. You can be sure Tredyffrin Township will be prepared to meet those challenges and strive to be the best in Chester County. It is our pleasure to serve our constituents and we remain hopeful for a better 2021.

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Township Building Renovations After one year, the much-needed renovations to the Township Building on DuPortail Road are complete. Under normal circumstances, renovations take some time, run into unexpected snags, go through change-orders, and can be an arduous process. This project was additionally complicated by the impact of COVID-19 that hit with full force in March 2020.

Administration Office reception area pre-construction

On October 10, 2019, the Administrative staff moved to their temporary location on Cassatt Road, a very short ride from the current building. The transition went very smoothly with special help from the Public Works team, who facilitated the move. By the next day, the staff had the office up-and-running with no break in service to Township residents.

The Police Department moved over to the vacant administrative office space in November 2019 and the renovations began with their offices. At that same time, the Greenwood Studio was redone to allow better use of the space for the television equipment that is needed to run the Township TTTV services. The project was running fairly smoothly until COVID. Then, delays started. Getting furniture and cubicle set-ups were held up. The contractors, FW Houder, Hirschberg Mechanical, and AJM Electric, however, were able to continue with demolition and painting and the unseen work - electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. The delays were resolved and, unbelievably, the police were able to move back into their space in May 2020.

Once the Administrative space was vacant again, the renovations on that side started. This involved demolishing walls, adding an office and conference room space, reconfiguring the reception area, updating Keene Hall, the Community Room, and the staff kitchen space. Exactly 1 year to the day, the Administrative team returned to the building, and again were set up for Township business in one day.

Throughout the building, flooring was replaced, everything was painted, space was configured to allow more natural light to flow through the space, the HVAC was updated. The building is now more contemporary looking and is much brighter and inviting.

Administration Office reception area post-construction

We especially want to acknowledge: FW Houder, General Contractor Hirschberg Mechanical AJM Electric Robert Linn Architects Township staff Joseph DiRocco & Erin McPherson, who oversaw the entire project The Public Works team who were exceptional in moving the Administrative team from and to the Township Building The Board of Supervisors for their endorsement and support of the project.

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Engineering Howellville Road Bridge Replacement Project

Work began on the Howellville Road Bridge over the Norfolk-Southern Railroad in early 2020, but was delayed for some time due to shutdowns associated with COVID-19, followed by a long delay while PECO relocated overhead utility lines along Howellville Road in the summer. The Township's contractor, Lobar, started construction to remove and replace the existing Howellville Road Bridge on October 19, 2020. The bridge was taken apart and the old historic iron pin connected trusses were removed and transported to Tioga County, PA, where they will be refurbished and reused for a future PADOT/County pedestrian trail project.

While the old historic bridge gets a new life and a new home, work continues to remove and replace the old bridge abutments in preparation for the construction of the new steel truss, which will be placed over the Norfolk-Southern railroad tracks in 2021. The project is scheduled for construction through the spring of 2021 and to be completed by the end of May 2021. Stay tuned to ongoing activities with this bridge project by checking the Township website or by keeping an eye out for updates on Tredyffrin TTTV.

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4) Township staff continue to work on revisions to the Township's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4) and Pollution Reduction Plan (PRP). The permit was submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) on 12/22/2017 and received comments from PADEP in 2019. Township staff have been working with our consultant, Jacobs, and PADEP to revise the mapping, calculations related to sediment loads, and stormwater control measures (operational measures and capital infrastructure projects) that will be necessary to comply with the required sediment pollutant load reductions in the various Township watersheds. In September 2020, Township staff updated the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). In October, an update was provided to the Township Board of Supervisors (BOS), and finally What is the PRP Planning Area? on October 26th, Township staff and the consultant team held a Public Meeting to discuss the revisions and updates to the MS4 Permit and PRP. Overall, the mapping revisions reduced the overall acreage and sediment load requirements in the permit and updated the operational measures (enhanced street sweeping, inlet cleaning, etc.) and capital projects (basin retrofits, stream restoration projects, green street stormwater controls, etc.) that would be used over the 5-year permit cycle to reduce sediment loads in the various Township watersheds. The Township staff anticipates resubmission of the MS4 Permit and PRP to PADEP by the end of 2020. Once the permit is issued by PADEP in 2021, there will be a 5-year permit cycle running through 2026 to implement the stormwater PRP stormwater control 2020 PRP Planning Area = 4,654 acres measures.

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Inspections & Permits It's winter and we are all snuggling in for the cold weather we are seeing. When the temperatures start to drop, many homeowners turn to their fireplace, wood or pellet stoves as an additional heat source.

While fireplaces can provide warmth and comfort, if you are not careful, they can also be a hazard. Keep in mind the following precautions to help ensure a safe winter season.

Metal mesh screens should remain closed whenever your fireplace is in use to help keep embers in the fireplace.

Only use dry wood in your fireplace. Wet wood can increase creosote buildup, which can lead to chimney fires.

Do not burn plastic because it can release toxic chemicals and cause damage to your chimney, fireplace, or wood stove.

Keep the Outside of Your Home and Your Chimney Safe Firewood should be stacked2 at least 30 feet away from your home.

Your roof and chimney should be kept clean of leaves, pine needles and other debris. Prune trees and branches to keep them away from your chimney.

Install a chimney cap with spark arrester to help keep debris, leaves, branches, and animals out, and to help prevent embers or sparks from escaping and creating a fire hazard.

Keep the Inside of Your Home Safe with Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

To help make your winter even safer, take the time to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A smoke detector is the most effective way to detect smoke from a fire and signal an alarm so that you can get you and your family out safely. A carbon monoxide detector can alert you to the buildup of this dangerous odorless and colorless gas. Make sure you test the detectors monthly and change the batteries when you change your clocks to ensure they work properly.

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Keep Your Chimney, Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Clean

Have your chimney, fireplace, wood, or pellet stove inspected and cleaned by a licensed chimney specialist. They should be maintained annually to help ensure they are functioning safely and efficiently.

Be sure to keep the area around the hearth clear of debris, decorations, and any other combustible materials.

If you have a wood burning, insert, or pellet stove, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for additional guidance related to operation and venting.

Keep Fires Burning Safely

Be sure the flue is open before lighting your fire to help ensure the fireplace will vent properly. Do not close your damper until you are sure the fire is out.

When starting a fire, only use a match or commercial firelighter. Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.

Glass doors of a fireplace should be kept open while burning a fire. This allows the fire to receive enough air for complete combustion and to help reduce creosote build-up in the chimney.

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Never burn a Christmas tree in your fireplace as the sparks from the burning needles can increase the risk for a chimney fire. Also, do not burn cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, or trash in your fireplace.

Travelers Insurance website 1 National Fire Protection Association. (2015).

Wood and Pellet Stove Safety. PDF accessed from http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/safetytip-sheets.

2 National Fire Protection Association. (2015).

Wildland Fire Safety. PDF accessed from http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/safetytip-sheets.

Never leave a fire in a fireplace unattended.

Before leaving the house or going to bed, you should make certain to fully extinguish the fire.

Allow ashes to cool completely before disposing of them.

Ashes can take several days to cool completely.

Never empty ashes directly into a trash can.

Instead, place ashes in a covered metal container located at least 10 feet1 away from your home and any other building.

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www.tredyffrinlibraries.org Tredyffrin Public Library | 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA 19087 | 610-688-7092 | Paoli Library | 18 Darby Road, Paoli, PA 19301 | 610-296-7996

Your Library - Curbside The Library also live-streams a wide variety of interactive programs. Join a book group discussion or attend a history lecture from the comfort of your living room (no dress code) or form a winning team for a trivia night competition. Grandparents and grandchildren can meet up at an Instagram storytime, each from their own home.

Depending on current Health Department guidelines, you may be able to come inside to browse the shelves or use a computer.

Rather than focusing on all the things we can't do right now, the creative staff at Tredyffrin and Paoli Libraries are exploring all the things we can do, and there's no end to the possibilities. We have expanded our collection of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, accessible anywhere at any time. If you prefer print books, you can order them online or by phone for contactless curbside pickup. This service is so popular that we have filled even more holds this fall than last.

Books are by no means the only thing you can pick up curbside at the Library. There are activity kits for all ages, including STEM kits, craft kits, travel bags, and literacy packs.

Each week there is a new take-home craft or science experiment for young Library explorers. Video instructions are on the libraries' YouTube channel, along with book talks, storytimes, and read-alouds.

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COVID Can't Stop the Libraries Long before COVID-19 entered our vocabulary, many of the resources of Tredyffrin and Paoli Libraries could be accessed without setting foot in the buildings: downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks; databases for genealogy research, language learning, and test prep; real-time chat with reference librarians.

Those resources are even more valuable now that most of us are working or studying from home. But when our library buildings were closed in response to the pandemic, the librarians weren't content to stop there. We immediately went to work to expand the library's reach, creating virtual counterparts of nearly all the libraries' programs.

To introduce you to new titles and genres, your favorite librarians have recorded video book talks, which are available on the Tredyffrin Libraries' YouTube channel.

Through all these activities, the library is helping our community stay connected, just as it has always done. So please stay connected--keep in touch with us. Hours and services may change, so please consult the tredyffrinlibraries.org website or call the library for up-to-date information: Tredyffrin Public Library: 610.688.7092 Paoli Library: 610.296.7996.

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Parenting Corner

Sadness

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

You have to be wondering if you are alone. Is something wrong? There must be. This new strange behavior coupled with intense unpredictability causes a parental terror that can be debilitating. Silence is safe. Don't tell anyone what is going on. This is a family problem of such proportions that to reveal the essence of the issue would be socially damning, spawning an onslaught of judgement from friends and family.

Something has happened to your child that you are unable to explain. The profound feelings of isolation, loss, despair and confusion can only be found in one special place.

You bought a ticket to this place 10-12 years ago. Don't you remember? It was beautiful, noisy and wrapped in a blue and white striped blanket. You were tired but happy at the time of “purchase.” Still don't remember? My dear guests! I am Mr. Mullen, your host. Welcome to Adolescent Island! Smiles everyone, smiles! Yes, my friends, you are currently and thankfully only temporarily, on a vacation to what is known as Adolescent Island. This is a magical place adorned with an all you can eat buffet for every meal. Some more noteworthy items on the menu are mood swings, anger, crying, yelling, unidentified sadness, and the signature dish of disrespectful behavior finished with a sprinkling of attitude…I hope you enjoy your stay!

This past week I have spoken with many distraught middle schoolers. The theme was

so consistent. Sadness. The children are confused by the strong adolescent emotions.

They are sad and they don't know why. I am suspecting that many of you have seen this with your child, and if you have not, stay tuned. I have good news. This is totally normal. Feeling sad at this age is to be expected, and as a parent, it can be confusing and difficult to deal with. Here are a few tips and reminders for helping you to manage your child's new and powerful feelings: Be patient. Don't lose your cool. Remind yourself they are under a lot of stress and confused. They can't help it.

Remind them being sad for a short period of time is normal and OK. It is all part of growing up.

and have no idea what you are doing.

Your child from many vantage points will appear to be temporarily insane and this is OK. When you feel like crying, try laughing instead. If you step back, their antics can be very funny.

Each morning, if I listen closely as the school buses start to arrive, I can hear someone, somewhere enthusiastically yelling, “Da Bus, Da Bus!” Just another day on Adolescent Island!

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Middle Schooled by Andrew Mullen is an adolescent parenting guide for those who would rather laugh than cry!

There does not have to be a reason for being sad. They just are and that is OK. Let the emotions run their course. When they are crying, or yelling, let them get it out of their system. Avoid saying things like “stop crying.” Go to the shed and change the oil in your lawnmower in-stead.

Don't panic. Your child will be OK. It can be so painful to see your child sad, but stay positive.

If your child is sad for what seems to be an unreasonable amount of time, please call your school counselor. There are instances when children need help.

Remember these are new and difficult feelings for your child to manage and they are not good at it. It is similar to you trying to ride a Razor Scooter. You are out of control

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Parks & Recreation Teegarden Park Pickleball Courts Tredyffrin Township celebrated the official opening of four pickleball courts at Teegarden Park on November 7th. Murph Wysocki, Board of Supervisor Chairman, was on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome 48 team pairs to compete in the inaugural pickleball tournament.

Julie Kessler and Rory Crowe were the winners in the advanced/intermediate bracket with Julie Faith and Vicki Main

Police Department

Off Leash Dogs at Teegarden Park

Tredyffrin Township offers dog owners the opportunity to run their dogs off leash at Teegarden Park during the desiginated hours.

If you would like to run your dog off-leash, the dogs must be registered with the Township and must display the issued registration tag. The fee is $25 per dog for Tredyffrin residents and $50 per dog for nonresidents. Dog owners must provide the Township with a copy of the dog's license and vaccination records at registration.

Registrations are good for one year from the month of registration and must be renewed every year.

emerging as the winners of the intermediate/beginners' bracket.

Andrew Olsen and Bill Dyer were the bronze winners.

A special thank you to Pam Rende and her team for organizing the event and acting as tournament officials. The courts are located at 440 Old State Road in Berwyn and are multiuse for both street hockey and pickleball.

You may also contact Officer Joseph Butler, Community Relations, at 610-408-3654, or email jbutler@tredyffrin.org.

Registration form and off-leash hours are available on the Dog Park information page on the Township website under Services/Parks & Recreation/Dog Registration FAQs. The Police Department and Park & Recreation Board would like to remind dogowners that if they are running their pets off-

Dogs must be kept out of the fenced-in children's play area to keep it safe and sanitary.

For more information, contact Hilliary Mallory, Park & Rec Coordinator, by calling 610-408-3626, or email hmallory@tredyffrin.org.

Trash Services

In Tredyffrin Township, trash and recycling collection is privatized. Residents have the option to select from a variety of waste haulers that operate within the Township to collect trash and recyclables. Service haulers must apply and be permitted by the Township. The Township is mandated by Pennsylvania State Act 101 to recycle.

Residents of Tredyffrin must contact a waste hauler to determine pricing, pick-up dates/times, materials and methods of collecting recyclables.

Currently, there are three permitted residential trash haulers in Tredyffrin Township: AJ Blosenski (610-942-2707), Republic Services (610-265-6337), and 14

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leash at Teegarden, they still must maintain attention and control of the dogs to protect the animals themselves, as well as human visitors to the park.

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According to the Code of Tredyffrin § 168-8 Definitions, recyclable materials may include aluminum containers, bi-metal containers, cardboard, glass, leaf waste, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, office paper, and plastic. Residents should verify with their specific hauler the requirements for recycling and acceptable materials.

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Environmental Advisory Council Recycle Plastic Films and Help Tredyffrin in More Ways Than One You have probably figured out that you can't put plastic bags, shrink wrap, or any other forms of plastic film in the curbside recycle bins. You can put some of these items, clean and dry, of course, in bins at local grocery stores. But, another option became available in mid-November 2020. Tredyffrin has partnered with the Trex Recycling Program to collect clean, dry, plastic film. What happens to the plastics? Trex reclaims the material to make beautiful and environmentally responsible outdoor products.

Benefit to the Township? Less plastic floating in our streams, catching in trees, and generally degrading the environment. If we can collect more than 500 pounds of plastic refuse (that's about 40,500 plastic bags) in six months or less, Trex will donate a composite bench to the Township.

Materials can be placed in specially marked bins in three locations:

Wilson Farm Park Turn right off Lee Road onto Wilson Road. Pass the parking area and the baseball diamonds. The recycle bin is next to the leaf compost pile on the south side of Wilson Road, near the basketball courts.

Tredyffrin Public Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, near the paper retrieval bins by the tennis courts.

Tredyffrin Township Municipal Building Front lobby.

The program is managed completely by volunteers through the TE Green Team, which works in collaboration with the EAC. If you would like to volunteer with the team, contact them at TEGreenTeam@gmail.com.

To learn more about the Trex program, go to https://www.trex.com/recycling/ recycling-programs/. To see what is recyclable, refer to the poster reprinted with this article.

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EAC - Gardening & Landscaping Help Protect Our Native Areas:

Do Not Plant Invasive Fountain Grasses!

Does your landscape feature tall fountainlike grasses like Chinese silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis)? Have your neighbors offered to share some of the huge Chinese grasses beginning to take over their yard?

Just say no! These aggressive, exotic fountain grasses escape from landscaped properties and office parks, spreading to form colonies through the meadows in our parks and along our roadsides. Due to their size and their many deep rhizomes, they outcompete native grasses and flowers and become almost impossible to dig out once established. In Tredyffrin Township, Chinese silvergrass has escaped from plantings in shopping centers and yards and has taken over the upper reaches of Mill Road Park. It has recently begun to appear in Wilson Farm Park in the native-plant meadow area. Once thought to produce only sterile seed, Chinese silvergrass is clearly seeding itself into these open spaces.

about Chinese silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis), scan the list for other invasives you may be unwittingly harboring on your property! Bradford Pear? Norway Maple?

Burning Bush? English Ivy? Heavenly Bamboo? Don't plant them - do your best to get rid of them! These non-native invasives degrade the habitat on your property and they spread aggressively, threatening the native plant communities in our woodlands.

Chinese silvergrass in a landscaped parking lot in Tredyffrin.

Photo by Anne Murphy

There are native alternatives that work well in the home landscape. The DCNR website has suggestions. Native alternatives for Chinese silvergrass include big blue stem (Andropogon gerardii) and various cultivars of switch grass (Panicum virgatum). Smaller native grasses that are attractive in the home landscape include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), which also has many attractive cultivars, and pink hair grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris).

For more about Chinese Silvergrass and how to control it, go to the web page for the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (www.dcnr.pa.gov). Click on Conservation/Wild Plants and look for the Invasive Plants Fact Sheets list in a box at the upper right of the page. After you read

Lawn Care:

A Disaster for Your Health and the Environment

Mary Westervelt, Member - Environmental Advisory Council

Ah, a lovely morning, summer, spring, or fall.

You sit down outside with your cup of coffee to start the day. Then the neighbor's lawn crew shows up. Suddenly, you are jarred by the noise of tractor mowers and leaf blowers. Soon the fumes drive you inside to close all the windows.

Gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment (GLGE) are more than just an annoyance. Many studies have measured the degree to which the noise induces stress in all who are subjected to it. In fact, the loud volume causes serious and permanent loss of hearing to those who use lawn equipment all day. Further adverse health effects come from GLGE emissions, including cancer, heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure, asthma, and COPD, according to an article available on the EPA website (Banks & McConnell, 2015). The authors cite evidence suggesting that the pollutants from GLGE also contribute to developmental and neurological disorders, including autism.

In a time when we are concerned about reducing our carbon footprint and encouraging the move to electric vehicles, it's worth noting that gas-powered lawn care equipment produces more greenhouse gas emissions than automobiles with fewer controls in place to manage the ill effects.

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Chinese silvergrass has seeded itself into Mill Creek Park (pictured), Wilson Farm Park, and others where native plants will have to struggle to maintain a presence.

Photo by Anne Murphy

Many other native grasses are great in the home garden and are readily available at any native-plant nursery. These grasses support local insects and birds so necessary as the foundation of our environment and they look great in the garden!

Natural Energy relates some startling figures.

Here's one: According to the article's author, Lenore Hitchler, the EPA estimates that, hour for hour, a gasoline-powered lawn mower produces 11 times as much pollution as a new car.

This is increasingly a problem as the GLGE numbers in the US are huge and growing.

More and more, we see the trailers hauling lawn mowers, backpack blowers, and trimmers from site-to-site. Using numbers from Banks & McConnell (2015), we can conservatively estimate GLGE numbers to be around 140 million in the US. For comparison, the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics gives the number of registered on-road vehicles in the US in 2015 as 263,610,219. So, for 2020/2021, let's say there are 267 million registered vehicles, and 140 million gas-powered lawncare vehicles and pieces of equipment. If the EPA estimate is accurate, that a gas-powered lawn mower produces 11 times as much pollution as a car, then clearly reducing the amount of gas-powered lawn equipment is important. It's important not just for our daily health and well being, but for the Township as it aims to reach the goals set forth in the Clean Energy Resolution ratified in September 2019.

How do we start? The first step is to cut the size of your lawn. Plant native shrubs, trees, grasses, and flowers throughout your property. Save lawn for play areas and walkways between your flower beds and natural areas. (Making this change will help

with stormwater runoff as well, as we've written in this newsletter before.) The next step is to mow with something besides a gaspowered mower and to stop trimming and blowing with gas-powered equipment (if at all). An electric mower is a start, as running the mower itself will not produce greenhouse gases. Of course, you also need to make sure that the source of electricity is not producing greenhouse gases too. (Need to hire a lawn-care company? Companies exist that use only electric equipment, powered by solar panels carried on their vans. So far, the closest such company is in Wilmington, DE.) Another choice is to invest in a solarpowered, battery-operated mower. Many robotic models exist. A final choice is to go back to the old-fashioned rotary push mower; only a reasonable option if you reduced your lawn to a manageable size.

Help us all work towards a cleaner, quieter environment in Tredyffrin. Get rid of gaspowered lawn-care equipment.

Sources Banks, J.L. and McConnell, R. (2015) National Emissions from Lawn and Garden Equipment.

Available on the EPA website at epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-09/ documents/banks.pdf Hitchler, L. (2018, October 3) Grass Lawns Are an Ecological Catastrophe. Published online by ONE (Only Natural Energy).

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Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Preparing for Spring during Winter's Slumber

Tom Smarr, Executive Director at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Stillness in the garden during the winter months always gives me the false feeling there is little work to be done. However, I always find myself behind on important preparations for the upcoming hectic growing spring season. There is so much to observe, study, and plan during the winter, as well as a multitude of tasks to complete.

At Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, there is great visual drama through the winter into very early spring. We often like to leave some of the sturdier perennial stems of favorites such as coneflowers (Echinacea species), ironweed (Vernonia species), and ornamental grasses. These perennial plants provide layered volume in the garden, as well as interesting silhouettes with various hues of brown. The stems provide a great hibernating habitat for pollinating insects, as well as cover for over-wintering birds that dash around in search for food. The seed heads are a source of food and are stunning when dusted with frost or snow. Our deciduous trees and shrubs are also amazing to view after a fresh snow with their stems outlined in bright white, especially with a backdrop of evergreens.

This is the season when the garden is “bare bones”, meaning that the many herbaceous perennials are dormant, and the leaves are off the deciduous trees and shrubs revealing the underlying structure of the garden.

During this time, I go out in the garden to evaluate the relationships of shapes of the larger forms in the space. My goal is to understand the layering relationship of trees, shrubs, and larger perennial forms. However,

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it is important to maintain some open spaces. These spaces allow for a fun interplay of the lower growing perennials and groundcovers.

Jenkins is home to a diversity of evergreen shrubs, including a large collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels. Also, we have a wide array of native deciduous shrubs that provide a variety of shapes in the winter landscape. It is fun to walk through the garden and test my identification skills by studying the swollen buds that will become new leaves and flowers in the soon-to-come spring. Jenkins is a great place to explore plants in maturity that you may be considering for use in your own gardens. You can find an abundance of ideas to meet the design goals you have for your home landscape.

At home, I go outside to study the spaces created in my garden. One of my mentors always encouraged, “You need time to sit on a stump to observe and think about design in a space.” Sometimes, I will look at a garden bed then close my eyes to try to imagine the garden in full spring splendor. Another method I use for designing outdoor spaces is to print photographs of the garden and

sketch shapes of potential additions to plan better screening or to fill-out sparse areas. I flip through trusted garden reference books and check nursery availability for new plants I may want to add in spring. At Jenkins, we post our garden shop availability in April.

As the days get brighter and warmer in March, I begin to cutdown the spent perennial and grass stems left from the previous season. I am careful walking in the garden beds as the early spring ephemeral wildflower stems are already starting to emerge just below the leaf litter. At Jenkins, the Woodland Walk and Azalea Hill trails have an abundance of these very early spring treasures that start to become impatient about emerging in early to mid-April.

Come enjoy a walk this winter at Jenkins to enjoy the fresh air, sightings of overwintering birds, and glean some ideas for your own garden. Please check our website for visitor guidelines and opening and closing hours. (www.jenkinsarboretum.org/) Tom Smarr is the Executive Director at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens with over 20 years of garden management experience.

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Jones Log Barn The Rebuilding of the Jones Log Barn in Chesterbrook is Complete …

The Living History Center Will Tell Its Stories

Although the COVID-19 pandemic impacted his schedule, Scott Walker of Axe Handle Timber completed the barn rebuilding project in the fall. Utilizing original barn logs, repurposed historic materials from the Fritz red barn in Berwyn, and new logs where required, the Jones Log Barn was carefully reconstructed using centuries-old building techniques on the site of an earlier barn. The Jones Log Barn joins General Duportail's Quarters and the Federal Barn, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Various exhibits will help visitors understand the Jones Log Barn Living History Center - its 18th century history and the barn's rebuilding process, including its unique log construction. Displays will feature artifacts from the original Jones Log Barn, including historic hardware, farm tools, and a threshing machine. Another exhibit will feature the generous contribution of local company Eadeh Enterprises to the Jones Log Barn project, the Eadeh and Fritz family stories, and the Fritz Lumber history.

The Jones Log Barn rebuilding project included a stone foundation, log structure and forebay, doors and windows, guttering system, siding, cedar shake roof, flooring, and barn lighting. In addition, a lower level wall and storage closet were constructed using five original large sliding barn doors from the historic Fritz lumberyard.

With the rebuilding of the Jones Log Barn completed, the vision for its future use as a Living History Center is closer to reality.

Helping the Trust bring the barn museum project to life is Miller Designworks (MDW), a Phoenixville-based environmental and graphic design firm. For over 30 years, MDW itself has a long history with the area helping historical, heritage, and conservation organizations across Chester County and beyond tell their important stories through a wide variety of visual media.

Pattye Benson, President of Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust enthusiastically reports that the reconstruction of the Jones Log Barn is complete and the work to open the Living History Center doors and tell its stories is underway.

One of the oldest, intact log barns in the Mid-Atlantic region, the Jones Log Barn (c.1730) originally stood next to British Major General William Howe's headquarters in Berwyn. In addition to its age and contributions to Pennsylvania history, the barn was also unique for its architecture. Its rare log construction architecture made it eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and it was certified as a Chester County Historic Resource in 2004.

Due to benign neglect, the deteriorating barn posed a liability to its owner and faced an estate-ordered demolition in 2000.

The Trust leadership dismantled the barn and stored the historic logs and other barn materials in Valley Forge National Historic Park until funds were raised for its rebuilding.

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The owner of MDW, Steve Miller, is a longtime resident of Berwyn. The son of a cabinetmaker and weekend woodworker himself, Miller's love of wood gives him an understanding and respect for the original builders of the Jones Log Barn and an appreciation for the work required to reconstruct it. About the Jones Log Barn Living History Center, Miller remarks, “This project is not only preserving history, but is creating its own preservation story at the same time”. The Trust is grateful to Scott Walker for rebuilding the Jones Long Barn and to Steve Miller for bringing its stories to life in the Living History Center.

With the help of many individuals, local companies, and another historic barn, the Living History Center will welcome visitors in 2021 and provide a glimpse into the stories and experiences of our past. The Trust looks forward to sharing our exhibits, education programs, community activities, and our local history.

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. Leave your mark on history by supporting the Trust and its preservation efforts. For information about how you can support historic preservation in the community, please contact Trust president Pattye Benson at 610-644-6759 or by email at info@tredyffrinhistory.org. Now, more than ever, your contributions are greatly appreciated. Please visit our website at www.tredyffrinhistory.org.

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Wharton Esherick Museum Wharton Esherick Museum Co-Founder Mansfield Bascom Dies at age 96

Bascom helped preserve and steward the home and studio of artist Wharton Esherick for nearly 50 years.

Mansfield “Bob” Bascom (1923 - 2020) Mansfield “Bob” Bascom, Co-Founder of the Wharton Esherick Museum, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26 at the age of 96. Bob was an unwavering pillar of dedication to the Wharton Esherick Museum and the preservation of Esherick's legacy for nearly fifty years. Alongside his wife, Ruth Esherick Bascom, and Wharton's companion Miriam Phillips, he helped found his fatherin-law's home and studio as a museum in 1972. He served as Director of the Museum, with Ruth serving as President, until 1990, and served as Curator until 2007. Under his leadership the Wharton Esherick Museum received numerous awards and accolades, including the Museum's recognition as a National Historic Landmark for Architecture in 1993.

As a trained architect and structural engineer, Bob had a deep appreciation for what Esherick accomplished in the Studio and in his designs. From his very first visit in 1960, Wharton and Bob hit it off, and Bob's reaction was instant - that Wharton's home and studio must be preserved and shared with the world.

“Though I overlapped only five of the almost fifty years that Bob dedicated to preserving his father-in-law's legacy, that time was invaluable,” says Executive Director of the Wharton Esherick Museum Julie Siglin. “I learned so much from him about Wharton, about caring for the buildings and artwork he created, and about the kinship they shared. Bob was fiercely protective of the museum and never stopped thinking about its future. He didn't bother with plans for the coming year, he planned for the next 100 26

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years. Even our last conversation in his final days started with his thoughts on a museum facilities project. It is a privilege every day to lead the museum he founded and I will always be grateful to him for that, and for his friendship.”

a strong-willed advocate for the place to which he had devoted his life. He left an enormous and lasting legacy at the Museum and his presence and guidance will be deeply missed.

After his official retirement in 2007, Bob committed himself to the completion of the biography, Wharton Esherick: The Journey of a Creative Mind, which was published in 2010. He continued to be a guiding force in the Museum's future and served on the Board until the end of his life. He mentored the museum staff and community that followed him, as a conduit of connection to the father-in-law he so deeply admired, and

“When I began as Director of the Museum in January 1990, Bob Bascom had been the volunteer Director since 1972. Bob had a close personal relationship with Esherick and I learned much about the personality of the man from Bob," shared Robert Leonard, Former Executive Director of the Wharton Esherick Museum and one of the Museum's first employees outside the Esherick family.

"The Museum was a labor of love for Bob - in the truest and deepest sense.”

Mansfield “Bob” Bascom and Ruth Esherick Bascom devoted their lives to preserving Wharton Esherick's brilliant creations.

The Wharton Esherick Museum is experienced through guided tours that must be reserved in advance. To learn more about the Museum, our COVID-19 operations, and upcoming virtual events visit whartonesherickmuseum.org

Founded in 1972, the Wharton Esherick Museum preserves the home and studio of American artist Wharton Esherick.

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Pets & Safety Tips Cat Behavior Problems: Advice from a Behavior Expert

By Dr. Hagar Hauser, DVM| Behavior

Cats display a wide range of emotions which sometimes can be hard for humans to fully understand. This is particularly true when cats display aggressive or anxious behavior which when left unaddressed can cause problems in the home. It's important to be proactive about cat behavioral issues and to understand some basic elements about cat psychology before getting one as your pet.

Today we're asking Hagar Hauser, DVM Behavior Service at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates some important questions about cat behavior to understand our pets better.

eliminate a normal amount, known as inappropriate toileting. Other cats spray a small amount of urine, typically on vertical surfaces, known as urine marking or spraying. Unfortunately, inappropriate elimination is a common reason for cats to be relinquished to shelters. There are ways to manage inappropriate elimination through changing the environment, modifying behavior, and in some cases using pheromones and/or medications. The second most common behavior problem that cats present for is aggression towards another cat in the home or towards their owner. The aggression may be redirected from another stressor in their life, such as an outdoor cat.

What's the best way to handle an aggressive cat?

The most common cause of aggression in cats is fear or anxiety. When interacting with a cat, make sure to read their body language.

If they are showing signs of stress, go slow and at the cat's pace. Let them initiate the interaction on their own, if safe to do so, and offer them high value treats to make a positive association. If your cat is showing aggression towards you or anyone in your home, avoid handling them and consult with your veterinarian immediately.

What are some fundamentals of pet psychology to know before getting a cat?

Hagar Hauser: Before getting a cat, it's important to know about its natural behaviors so you can provide opportunities for your cat to perform them in your home and help meet their needs. Natural cat predatory behavior is commonly seen in our pet cats. Their play repertoire includes stalking, pouncing, and grabbing a toy just like they would hunt in the wild. Cats also naturally eat multiple small meals throughout the day and may catch up to 20 mice per day! To help promote these natural behaviors, we can provide individual play time, offer them food puzzles, and hide treats for them throughout the home. It's also important to know that cats utilize space in order to maintain harmony. If they are not comfortable with a person or another pet in the home, they should have the ability to maintain distance from them, especially on elevated surfaces. Finally, cats are thought to be low maintenance pets, however, they do require mental and physical enrichment in the home. Be prepared to offer them daily play time, toys, and one-on-one interaction.

What happens when two cats don't like each other in the same household?

What are some important cat body language cues to know?

While cats are predators, they are also a prey species so they hide when they are not feeling well or are fearful. Signs of a stressed cat include tail swishing, ears flat or back, dilated pupils, hackles (hair on back) raised, and vocalizations (hissing, growling). When in doubt, always wait for a cat to approach you before interacting with them. Cats rub their face against peoples' legs, also known as bunting, to release a pheromone from their cheek gland. They may be soliciting petting if they nudge your hand or lean against you. A cat that is hiding should be left alone as they are using distance in order to feel secure.

It is not uncommon for cats to present to a veterinary behaviorist for aggression towards their housemates. As discussed earlier, cats use space to maintain harmony and if there are too many cats in a small space, they are not able to do so. This may present as one cat blocking another cat's access to resources (litter box, food, owner) by physically standing in the way or using subtle body language to deter them, rough play, or overt aggression that includes hissing, swatting, scratching, and biting. Every cat should have a core area where they have access to their own food, water, toys, bedding, and litter box. If the cats are actively aggressive towards each other, they must be separated by physical barriers and the owner should consult with their

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veterinarian. While some cats may be reintroduced with gradual training (using desensitization and counterconditioning), others may never safely be reintroduced.

How does cat behavior change over time?

Kittens are often energetic and rambunctious pets. As they get older, they may be described as “low energy� while others are active throughout their adult life. If a cat has any anxiety or fears, they may intensify as they go through social maturity at three to four years of age.

Therefore, if you notice your cat has any behavior concerns at a younger age, it's important to address them as soon as possible. Other triggers that may result in behavior changes in your cat include environmental changes or illness. For example, if you move homes, bring home a new baby, add another pet, or another significant change occurs in your cat's environment, then their baseline anxiety level can increase. Similarly, if your cat has gastrointestinal upset, pain, neurologic changes, endocrine disease, or other medical illnesses, then they may become more irritable. If you notice a change in your cat's behavior, please consult with your veterinarian.

When is it necessary to see a specialist about cat behavior?

When a cat is exhibiting aggression, it is important to discuss safety guidelines with your veterinarian who may recommend referral to a specialist. Other reasons to see a specialist may include inappropriate elimination, inappropriate play behavior, separation anxiety, pica, feline hyperesthesia syndrome, or other behavior concerns. An appointment with a behavior specialist will include filling out a questionnaire that collects information about your cat's behaviors, an appointment with an in-depth discussion regarding the behavior, and a thorough treatment plan. As a general rule, it is strongly recommended to address behavior problems sooner rather than later as cats typically do not grow out of them.

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Fore The Golfer

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Etiquette on the Green

Tips from the Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia

The game of Golf boomed in 2020!

Thousands of players were lured to this noncontact, healthy outdoor sport during the pandemic. According to the National Golf Foundation and Golf Datatech, roughly 10 million more rounds were played in August of 2020 than in August of 2019. And several million of those rounds were played by children.

As many players know, golf has been around for centuries, and has a lot of written and unwritten rules. With the huge influx of golfers this year, it's easy to understand why more mistakes happened on the links. Of course, most people know the basics: be at least 20 minutes early for your tee time, keep up with the pace of play (no dawdling courses are crowded), and always silence your phone.

But there are other, more nuanced rules of etiquette - and the Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia (www.golftourphilly.org) is here to help. Observing these tips should keep everyone happy once you make it to the green. (That's the relatively circular, perfectly trimmed grassy area where you putt the ball in the hole.)

Mark Your Ball

Keep a coin in your pocket, and if your ball is NOT furthest from the hole, carefully replace your ball with the coin. Then when it's your turn, swap the coin with your ball, and sink that putt!

Fix Your Divots

Use a little divot tool or a golf tee to repair any damage that your ball may have caused when it landed on the green.

Never Cross Another Player's Line Of Sight

This can be tricky because you are relatively close to your crew on the green.

But be careful to allow the person putting to have a clear view of the hole. Not only should you stay behind the golfer who is putting, your shadow should never touch the player's line of sight either!

Literally, never “throw shade.” Ha! As we all know, to err is human, and to forgive, divine. Even seasoned Golf Tour members sometimes commit protocol faux pas. And sometimes, they play perfect golf.

For example, in 2019 three of our players had holes-in-one during competitive play (one at Hickory Valley Golf Club, one at Downingtown Country Club, and one at Seaview Golf Club). One of our goals for 2021 is to break that record.

Another goal is to continue growing our membership, and we were delighted to welcome new players at our recent open house events. There will be at least one more open house in early Spring 2021 just before our 2021 season starts in earnest. If you are considering joining a league in 2021, but don't know your handicap, GTGP has you covered! All members get their scores posted for them on the US Golf Association (USGA) Tournament Management system, and after your third game, it automatically generates your handicap. We not only track your scores online for you, we have a “Park and Play” registration and payment system which has been very helpful during the pandemic. Members can skip the pro shop and head straight to the practice area and the first tee. Park your car and go play!

Golf Tour Philly guarantees your reserved tee times, most during prime Saturday morning slots, and offers various levels of competition: Weekly 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners (“low nets” get credits towards future rounds)

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A season-long points race, and…

A 2-round championship in September It's all in good fun, and Golf Tour Philly also believes in giving back, so funds are always set aside for an admirable charity: SuperKids of Montgomery County, a nonprofit which supports abused, neglected, and abandoned children.

We hope you will join us in the new year.

New players will be welcomed throughout the season, and a Golf Tour Philly representative will always be there to welcome you and introduce you to your partners for the day. Of course, we always lookth forward to getting to know you at the “19 hole.”

Further information is available on the website www.golftourphilly.org, by emailing TonyMcCarthy@golftourphilly.org or calling 484.753.4914. Happy Holidays, and see you on the links! *The Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia (GTGP) is a locally-operated golf league for amateur golfers of all abilities. Our classification as a non-profit keeps costs down, and our club organization ensures all members have input in club operations. The result is competitive golf in a collegial atmosphere at a great price!

GTGP is also an associate club of the Golf Association of Philadelphia. Members are eligible to play in GAP Member Play Days at private clubs in the area.

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