Upper Merion Township Lines Fall 2015

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A Community of Service Upper Merion Township • Montgomery County, Pennsylvania • www.umtownship.org

Fall 2015

"Got Your Email" - New Subscriber Fall Campaign Dear E-Newsletter Subscribers: The Public Information Office is boosting its township e-newsletter numbers this season and we need your help!

To celebrate the beginning of fall I thought how fun for the Public Information Office to give five NEW subscribers a $10 township gift certificate during our "Got Your Email" - New Subscriber Fall Campaign.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Erika Spott Chairperson William Jenaway Vice Chairperson Carole Kenney Greg Philips Greg Waks David G. Kraynik Township Manager Sally Slook Asst. Township Manager

Board of Supervisors Meetings

Held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

View website for actual dates.

Freedom Hall Township Building 175 W. Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Website: www.umtownship.org E-mail: UMTinfo@umtownship.org Carla Showell-Lee Chief Information Officer Karl Helicher Editor

SERVICE DIRECTORY Emergency ...............................911 Police .......................610-265-3232 Library ......................610-265-4805 Parks & Rec .............610-265-1071 Public Works ............610-265-2606 Administration ..........610-265-2600 Safety & Codes ........610-265-2608 Tax Collector............610-337-0636 x102 Animal Control .........610-265-3232 Information Office.....610-205-8544 Meetings ..................610-265-2860 Courthouse ..............610-278-3000 Senior Center...........610-265-4715 2

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Four simple steps to play: 1) Tell everyone about the e-newsletter and why it pays to play.

2) Tell them the campaign began on September 25, and it runs until November 20 and they can log onto www.umtownship.org and click the E-NEWSLETTER button located on the front page of the township website.

3) Tell them to enter their email address under E-NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP. 4) If you subscribe someone, please be sure to tell them. Or, you can even sign up and play yourself!

On Monday, November 23, my team and I will randomly select the winners from the emails you provide and announce it through: social media, UMGA-TV, Township Lines (winter edition), the website and the e-newsletter! The winners may come to the Public Information Office at the township building to pick up their gift certificate. (Proof of entry is required).

How many e-newsletter subscribers? So far: 2270. Our goal is 3,000.

I want to thank our subscribers for participating in boosting our township e-newsletter numbers during our "Got Your Email" - NEW Subscriber Fall Campaign.

Sincerely, Carla Showell-Lee, Chief Information Officer

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Communication is Key Business Tax Information

The Public Information Office is offering another way of communicating with the citizens of Upper Merion Township. The LED Message Board, which stands 3' 4" high by 7' 4" long is now located at the intersection of Henderson Road and West Valley Forge Road.

The Media Communications Advisory Board proposed this project to the Public Information Office/UMGA-TV in 2014. It was approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors.

The sign will display information from township departments as well as the Farmers Market and the Upper Merion Senior Service Center. Please bear with us as we work out the kinks in the weeks ahead. Kindly direct any questions to the Public Information Office.

The Public Information Office is working with the Information Technology Department to design a more user-friendly township website that allows visitors to find what they need more quickly. In the meantime, visit www.umtownship.org periodically to see what improvements have been made. The red navigational bar on the front page displays the word DEPARTMENT. You will notice that the home pages of each department are customized and easy to navigate. A SOCIAL MEDIA button is now available to direct you to a page that includes all of our departmental social media sites. A large flat screen television monitor (see rendering below) will be mounted inside the township building this winter season so that the public will see our postings LIVE!

Businesses and business owners in Upper Merion Township are required to: Obtain a Business Privilege/Mercantile License every year (Annual Renewal), File Business Privilege/Mercantile Tax and Local Services Tax Returns.

Individuals are required to file with the Township if they use the schedules and/or forms listed below: Schedule C tax form (Income from a Sole Proprietorship).

Schedule E tax form (Income from Rental Property Residential/Commercial).

(Any other Partnership Gross receipts other than rental).

Additional information and forms are available at the Upper Merion Township Building or by calling the Business Tax Office at 610-265-2600 ext. 211, ext. 224, and ext. 227.

Information and forms are available at www.umtownship.org

The Public Information Office is always looking for innovative ways to communicate with township citizens; please share your ideas at umtinfo@umtownship.org because when we know better, we do better!

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"A Community Of Service" Thank you to all who participated in the th 14 Annual Senior Fall Fling, which kicked off the fall season on Thursday, September 24, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in the Pavilion at the Court in King of Prussia. More than 250 people attended.

Upper Merion's Public Information Office, UMGA-TV, and administration staff assisted in making this year's event memorable! Fling committee members (Mary McCree, Emma Carson, Eileen Rodrique, Terry Stevens, June Dolan, Frank Dube and Dottie Wisniewski) paid tribute to service organizations where members voluntarily meet to perform charitable works through service above themselves. Four non-profit organizations were chosen to be featured.

Neighborhood Meals on Wheels: a nonprofit organization, which has served the people of the Upper Merion School District for over 40 years. Volunteers deliver hot and cold meals each week day, 52 weeks a year to those who are homebound and/or convalescing.

Mission: Volunteers who can drive.

Contact: Nancy Brown, Vice President of NMOW at 610-265-7051 M-F from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Monetary donations: Make check payable to: Neighborhood Meals on Wheels P.O. Box 621 King of Prussia, PA 19406. For more information: neighborhoodmealsonwheels.com

Feel The Warmth: a non-profit organization that provides local less fortunate families with school supplies, uniforms, new or gently-used winter coats, children's books and toys.

Mission: New Backpacks, school supplies, and "gently" used winter coats and gloves.

Contact: Matt Frangiosa, Founder & President of Feel the Warmth and Janet Shepps: matt@feelthewarmth.org or call 610-306-655; janet@feelthewarmth.org or call 610-400-9998 Monetary Donations: Make check payable to: Feel The Warmth 2121 West Main Street, Jeffersonville, PA 19403. For more information: feelthewarmth.org Upper Merion Emergency Aid: a nonprofit organization founded in 1942, by a group of compassionate women who saw a need to help others in the community.

Today, it assists 54 families needing food, clothing, furniture and financial support (utilities, medical bills, rent payments).

The families we serve must live within the Upper Merion School District.

Mission: Speaking engagements at local churches, social clubs or community organizations; cash donations; collection of non-perishable food items and paper product.

Contact: Barbara McElvogue, 610-9648529; Marie Kauffman, 610-687-0687

Women's Club of Upper Merion: this service organization, is one of the oldest organizations exclusively for charitable purposes was founded in 1953. The 26 active club members encourage women over the age of 18 to join. You will make new friends, be entertained, and learn how to serve your community. Members meet at 6:00 PM at Michael's restaurant on the second Wednesday of the month.

Mission: Seeking donations of nonperishable items.

Contact: Eileen Rodrique 610- 275-9391 Monetary Donations: Make check payable to: Women's Club of Upper Merion 379 Heritage Lane, King of Prussia, PA A Special Thank You: Residents who donated, The Public Information Office, UMGA-TV, Administration Staff, UMPD, The Greater Valley Forge TMA, BOSE, Siganos Restaurants, and most importantly the King of Prussia Mall. th

UMGA-TV will highlight the 14 annual Senior Fall Fling in October on Channel 33 (Verizon) and Channel 22 (Comcast). Please check your UMGATV programming schedule for times and days. Please Note: several service organizations within Upper Merion will be featured in the Winter edition of Township Lines.

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UMGA-TV is looking for input on the types of programs you would like to see on the township channel (Comcast: 22, Verizon 33).

Please offer suggestions at umtinfo@umtownship.org.

Celebrate October at the Upper Merion Farmers Market! Participate in Oktoberfest, October 10. Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company will provide a German feast. Hands on spinning and weaving demonstrations will take place on Fiber Day, October 17. Bring your dog in costume to Barktoberfest, October 24 and win a prize. Costumed children can trick or treat, decorate pumpkins, and participate in fun activities on October 31.The regular UMFM season ends on November 21.

The winter market season starts December 5.

Stay Alert Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511.pa.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day and provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 770 traffic cameras.

Golf Anyone?

The Police Association is hosting its 28th Annual Upper Merion Golf Classic - 4 Man Scramble on Friday, October 9. Openings still remain! Contact Jared Reiner jreiner@umtownship.org or Bob Smull rsmull@umtownship.org.

Educate yourself with an in-depth, behind the scenes look at the functions and activities of local government. Interested? Visit www.umtownship.org and click on Citizens Academy to register.

Blood Donation The Red Cross is having a blood drive on Monday, October 19, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall.

Flu Shots Montgomery County is giving out free Flu Shots to all residents on Tuesday, October 27, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Township building in Freedom Hall (sign-up in the Valley Forge room on that day).

UMT Wins Platinum - Again!

Upper Merion was recognized at the 2015 GVF 6th Annual Sustainable Awards Breakfast on September 14, at the Radisson Hotel in King of Prussia. The township has earned the highest level of achievement for the past 5 years. The sustainability breakfast is an opportunity to recognize regional organizations for their outstanding achievements in implementing programs that promote commuting alternatives for their employees and for the community.

Upper Merion Township Citizens' Academy - Deadline Oct. 15

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The Montgomery County Commissioners and the Department of Public Safety have launched a new "text to 9-1-1" service. It allows county residents to send emergency short text messages to 9-1-1 if their wireless phone service is provided by one of the four largest carriers: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, or TMobile. For more information visit www.montcopa.org

Grand Opening October 10, 2015

Join others who wish to practice their English in a relaxed environment. It's FREE and no registration is required. Drop in on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM with other adults who speak English as a Second Language. Former educator Jean Olexy is the teacher. (Personal Note: She was one of Carla Showell-Lee's favorite teachers)

King of Prussia Beerfest Royale/October 3 The 4th annual King of Prussia Beerfest Royale is here! It all happens under grand tents at the King of Prussia Mall. Visit www.KOPbeerfest.com for more information.

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Upper Merion Senior Service Center

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Play Cards Bridge Canasta Pinochle Poker

Group Activities Friday Flicks Line Dancing Sing-A-Long Musical Band Bring your instrument and join the band

Upper Merion Senior Service Center Events Open to Community Meet the Candidates (Mon. Oct. 5) UMSSC Big Bingo (Sat. Oct. 10) Weekly Discussion Computer Club Current Events Financial/Investments

ANNUAL TEA VOLUNTEER DAY

Educational Events Refer to website www.umssc.org

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Upper Merion Community Center

BETTER LIVING STARTS HERE!

Upper Merion Parks and Recreation unveils its fresh look and new phrase that sums up what the Upper Merion Community Center is all about. If you've been looking for ways to be more connected, more healthy, more happy, more lively, just look here! It will be the new home of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Upper Merion Senior Service Center: located at 431 W. Valley Forge Road in King of Prussia.

Annual Passholder Benefits

Charter Passholder Benefits

Unlimited access to the Community Center, including: Strength and Cardio Floor, Track, Café and Lounge Free (unlimited) Group Exercise Classes Free Child Watch 15% discount on all Programs (including camps) and Trips Discount on Upper Merion Swimming Pool Membership

All the Annual Passholder Benefits plus exclusive benefits: Invitation to Private Charter Passholder Opening Special Event including food, beverages, special appearances , entertainment and activities Permanent Recognition on Commemorative Wall Art Exclusive Limited Edition Charter Passholder T-shirt or Hat Charter Passholder Noted on Passholder Card Special Offers Throughout the Year Charter Passholder is valid for 15 months th

Our Charter Passholder Offer is now extended through November 25th! Go to umtownship.org/parksandrec to find out more and become a passholder today! Questions? Contact GlennAnne Chabala at 610-265-1071 or gchabala@umtownship.org

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r e d l o h s s a P s e i r o g Cate s! e t a R & Upper Merion Community Center Rates Annual Charter Passholder Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident Adult $325 $405 $465 $580 Adult Couple $490 $615 $700 $880 Senior (60+) / Youth (3-17) $260 $325 $375 $465 Senior Couple $390 $490 $550 $700 Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $700 $875 $999 $1,250 Single Parent Family (1 adult and up to 2 children) $450 $565 $645 $800 Additional Child Charge (beyond the family maximum) $50 per child - Special Categories: 5% discount on all categories - Veterans - Active Volunteer Fire and EMS First Responders - Citizen Board Members Passholder Category

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Upper Merion Community Center

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175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 610-265-4805 / 610-265-4806 Website: www.umtownship.org/library Birth - 5 years Practice SAT (New Pattern) Adult & Teens Department Parent-Child Workshops Saturday, November 7 at 10 am Fall 2015 Fall Discussion Series (4 consecutive classes) Registration Required Theme - Living on the Edge: Attend this play workshop series with child For Students in Grade 9 through 12 ONLY Novels of Futures & Pasts on the Brink development specialists on hand to answer 10/11 Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel Castles of the Empire State questions. Friday mornings, beginning Oct. 2 10/25 Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel Monday, November 9 at 7:00 pm 11/8 An Unnecessary Woman Baby Yoga A look at some of the most beautiful castles in

by Rabih Alameddine Explore yoga and its benefits for babies 0 - 24 New York State 11/22 The Lie by Helen Dunmore months and their parent/caregiver.

Presentation by Victorian Vanities (Oct. 19 ~ 10:00am, ages birth - 24 months) De-clutter with Darla De-Stress in December Monday, October 5 at 7:00pm E-Tots Check our online calendar for dates For adults and young adults Explore interactive, educational apps geared Holiday Card-Making Class, De-Stress Yoga, Registration Required toward toddlers and preschoolers.

Keep Your Mind and Body Calm Workshop If you could just change one thing and become (November 23 ~ 10:30am, ages 2 - 5) more organized, what could you accomplish? Children's Department Grades K- 4 Certified Professional Organizer庐 Darla Family Events Touch and Go DeMorrow will offer you many strategies to Write & Illustrate Your Own Book Contest Learn the basics of computer coding at this fun, make you feel more organized.

K - 8th graders are encouraged to write and interactive program using our new iPads! (Oct. Friends of Black History Annual Jazz Night illustrate their own book. Winning entries are 15 ~ 4:30pm, grades 3 & 4) added to the collection. Due October 21 Veronica & Band Lego Block Party Friday, October 9 at 7:00pm Harvest Festival There's no school, so use your imagination to Relax and enjoy the soulful music.

Join us as we celebrate the fall with fun build!

All are welcome activities for the whole family!

(Nov. 3 ~ 1:30pm for grades K - 2, 2:30pm for (October 20 ~ 6:30pm) CAST Seminar grades 3 & 4) Monday, October 19 at 6:30pm Enchanted Library Grades 5 - 8 For students in grade 5 through 12.

Bring the whole family for a night filled with Junior Friends Meeting Registration Required super heroes of all shapes and sizes!

Join our Middle School group and help the (Friday, October 30) Art Lecture library with volunteer opportunities.

Monday, November 2 at 7:00pm First meeting on Sept. 21 ~ 7:00pm Family Fort Night Registration Required Bring blankets, books, and games to create Movie Night your very own fort! Don't forget a flashlight!

Savvy Social Security Workshop Watch Mockingjay - Part 1 before Part 2 is (November 20 ~ 4:30pm) Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 pm released later this month. Rated PG-13 & Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm Nov. 2 ~ 6:30pm What Baby Boomers need to Arm Knitting know to maximize retirement income.

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For more information and to register for any of these events please call the Library: 610-265-4805 (Adult) / 610-265-4806 (Children's) or visit our website at www.umtownship.org/library and look for the event calendar and online registration for programs.

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Upper Merion Township Police Department 175 WEST VALLEY FORGE ROAD KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-1802 Business: 610-265-3232

THOMAS M. NOLAN CHIEF OF POLICE

The Upper Merion Township Police NEVER GIVE YOUR PRIVATE increasing. A contractor will usually Department has received information INFORMATION TO ANYONE, come to the victim's home stating that that area residents are again being E S P E C I A L LY O V E R T H E he just did a job nearby and he has targeted by several scams. The first one PHONE! Trust your instincts! material left over and can seal the is a "Lottery" scam in which the victim targets driveway for a reduced price. If is informed that he/she has won a the homeowner accepts this offer the lottery or sweepstakes. However, in A n o t h e r c o m m o n s c a m i s contractor will use a substandard order to collect the prize the targeted "Arrested/Injured Grandchild" scam. product that initially appears to do the person must first pay handling costs or The caller identifies him/herself as job correctly. However, it does not dry taxes. These costs are usually your grandchild, and states that they or washes away during the next requested to be paid via "Western either have been arrested or are in a rainfall. These contractors are not Union" or "Money Gram" and may be hospital in Canada. The caller requests properly registered and travel from destined to another country. These that a "Money Gram" be sent to them town to town, so getting money back or scams may also include an authentic- and they need it to post bail or to pay a having this issue resolved is almost looking check which has been hospital bill. The caller may also ask impossible. enclosed to help pay for a "Clearance the target to not contact his/her parents, Fee" or "Tax." When the victim so they are neither embarrassed nor attempts to cash the check, it is found to alarmed. Again, if any money is sent it be counterfeit. Any money which you will probably be lost.

If any resident has information have sent is lost. In another version of regarding the scams, please contact this common practice, scammers will the Upper Merion Police Criminal ask for banking information and social Residents also need to be aware that Investigations Division at: 610-265"Driveway Sealing" scams are 3232. security number.

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Safety Tips for the Autumn Season As the air turns cooler and leaves drop, remember to keep a few important fall safety tips in mind. With proper precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy the crisp autumn weather while avoiding some of the seasonal dangers. When the weather turns cold, most people spend more time inside their homes using fireplaces, furnaces, and heaters to keep warm. There's nothing quite as cozy as a fire, but it presents some safety hazards.

Keep these tips in mind: Service Your Furnace Before the cold autumn and winter weather sets in, be sure to call your heating and cooling company to service your furnace. A specialist should inspect the furnace to make sure it is in working order.

Keep all flammable materials away from your furnace, including: clothing, paint products, toxic materials, and cardboard.

Use Fireplaces Safely Keep the fire in its proper place by using a fireplace screen to contain sparks. Never leave a burning fire unattended and make sure the fire is completely out before going to bed. Have your chimney checked for leaks and blockages. A professional company should check your fireplace.

Use Caution with Space Heaters A space heater can be an effective way to warm up a chilly room, but you must read the instructions first. If your space heater requires venting, make sure it is vented, facing outdoors. Never use your stove or

oven to heat your home; only use space heaters approved for this purpose. Always allow at least three feet of empty area around space heaters.

Prevent Leaf Fires Do not park your vehicles on a pile of leaves. Hot catalytic converters, tailpipes, on the undercarriage of most vehicles can easily cause a fire. Only park your vehicle in clear areas of the streets and in driveways.

Reconsider Leaf and other Yard Waste Burning Open burning of leaves and other yard waste is prohibited in Upper Merion Township. The Township does provide seasonal pickups for these materials.

Contact the Township's Public Works Office at 610-265-2606 for the leaf and yard waste pickup schedule.

Exercise Candle Caution Candles are a great way to give a room that warm glow, but they can also cause fires.

Never leave candles burning if you go out or when you sleep, and keep your candles away from pets, kids, and combustible fabrics.

Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Tis' the season to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and outside the bedrooms. Test your alarm devices monthly.

Change Alarm Batteries Change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when you turn

back your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Make sure to check the alarm devices when new batteries are installed.

Make and Practice Your Home Escape Plan Make a home escape plan for the whole family before a fire starts. Practice with the whole family twice a year. If you know what to do ahead of time, you have a better chance of escaping from a fire.

Prevent Fires in the Clothes Dryer Avoid fires by cleaning filters after each load of wash and removing lint that collects in dryer vents.

Use Portable Generators Safely Always use generators outdoors, away from doors, windows and vents. Never use generators in homes, garages, basements, crawl spaces, or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even with ventilation due to carbon monoxide hazard. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

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Be Aware of Poor Visibility Watch for Children Slow Down on Wet Pavement Be Prepared for Bright Sunlight William C. Daywalt Jr. Deputy Fire Marshal Office:610-205-8554 Fax: 610-265-8467 Email: bdaywalt@umtownship.org

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2015 Leaf Collection Schedule (October 26 - December 3) The composting program is completely natural; and no Guidlines & Procedures chemicals are used.

During leaf collection season: Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3 have two (2) leaf collections scheduled per zone.

Staff removes leaves that are placed at the curb and/or in biodegradable paper bags. Leaves and bags must be curbside on the Monday of the scheduled week of pick-up.

If you do not have your leaves ready and/or you miss the first scheduled removal, a second removal has been arranged for your Zone. You may view the schedule during Leaf Collection season.

If you still have leaves after the second scheduled removal, please place them in a paper biodegradable bag and bring them to the Compost Site for processing.

As stated in the "Guidelines" below, the leaves are composted into mulch and provided free for township residents.

After Leaf Collection season, staff will convert the leaf collection trucks into snow and ice maintenance trucks. In the event inclement weather (snow, sleet and/or ice) occurs during leaf collection season, equipment used to remove leaves will be converted and adjustments will be made to the Leaf Collection Program.

Guidelines For more than 40 years, the Upper Merion Township Public Works Department annual leaf collection program has collected more than 1,500 tons of leaves each year and composts them on a five-acre site on West Beidler Road.

Residents may deposit their leaves directly at the Compost Site between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays; and 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM on Sundays. (Compost Site Address: 694 Beidler Road, King of Prussia, PA) Leaves and bags should be curbside on the Monday of the week scheduled for a particular neighborhood. Leaf piles can be two feet wide and should not block stormwater drains. Weather permitting, a final sweep of all neighborhoods will be held in December after the scheduled pick-ups Procedures To be collected, leaves must be raked to the curb or be in biodegradable paper (not plastic) leaf bags along your curb. Paper bags are available at your local home center.

Leaves and bags must be curbside on the Monday of the scheduled week of pick-up. Township employees and equipment are not permitted on private property for collections.

Leaves or bags will not be collected if leaves contain sticks, stones, or other debris.

Please make sure leaf piles are no more than two feet wide.

Keep stormwater drains, inlets, roadways, and sidewalks free from leaf piles.

Keep trees trimmed to 11 feet above edge of pavement to allow for the passage of collection trucks.

Leaf and grass burning are prohibited.

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Yard Waste Collection BEGINS ON: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 - ENDS ON: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015

GUIDELINES: ITEMS THAT WILL BE COLLECTED:

SCHEDULING PICK-UP: Yard Waste will be

• Tree branches no longer than 40 inches in length, in bundles no larger than 24 inches in diameter. These must be tied with biodegradable string or twine.

• Tree limbs 5 inches or less in diameter.

• Hedge and shrub trimmings bundled and tied.

These must be tied with biodegradable string or twine.

• Stumps from ornamental shrubbery with dirt removed.

collected on Wednesday and Thursday. Residents who want their yard waste removed during these periods must notify the Public Works Department by: • Calling: 610-265-8465 (Hotline); or • Submitting a "Yard Waste Requests" form located on the Township's website. (Main page, lower right-hand corner, select "Request for Services Form") • Requests must be made before 12:00 pm on the Tuesday of the week residents wish to have their yard waste removed.

ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE COLLECTED: • Tree limbs with nails, wire, or any metal or cement.

• Bundles with thorns, poison ivy or oak, wire, metal, or concrete stones.

• Pressure-treated wood.

• Landscape timbers.

• Railroad ties.

• Logs or firewood.

• Grass clippings.

• Materials cut by contracted services.

• Plastic bags are not accepted.

Question: Where should I dump the leaves I rake if I don't want to put them in the trash?

Answer: Arborist Barley VanClief, who works with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Tree Tenders and serves on Upper Merion's Shade Tree Commission, suggests raking decomposed leaves into planting beds and under trees as mulch to nourish the soil. You can speed decomposition by shredding them first with a leaf shredder, by running over them several times with a mulching mower, or by placing them in a large trash can and using a string trimmer. Shredded leaves heaped in a pile or container gradually break down to leaf mold, which is high in calcium and magnesium, and holds 3-5 times its weight in water. The benefits are: fertilizes the lawn and prevents weed germination; protects tender garden plants from extreme cold; and replenishes nutrients in the soil. VanClief calls this fall activity "leaf management," because the best practice is NOT to dispose fallen leaves. And remember, if you don't do "Leaf-cycling" yourself, the Township will do it for you.

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"Why WE Must…, If WE Don't…, How WE Can…, RECYCLE Why we must… ….is because the township's code requires it. It states that all residents and businesses must separate recyclable materials from the municipal waste generated at their property. The code states a suitable container(s) must be provided for the collection of these materials by a legal municipal waste collector in Upper Merion Township at least once a week.

If we don't… ….the township could lose future grant funding. In the past, the township received grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) to promote an active and ongoing recycling effort. Our compost site tub grinder, street sweeper, and litter vacuum were received from these grants. In past years, the township acquired a yard waste collection truck. Its primary function is to assist stick collection, shrub clippings, and limbs during scheduled spring and early fall clean-up days and

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How we can… ….make the process convenient is by placing recycle bins in or outside our homes. Your local waste collector should provide a recycle bin.

Recyclable Items include: 1. Aluminum.

2. Steel and bimetal cans.

3. Clear and colored glass, including bottles and jars made of clear and colored glass, but excluding porcelain and ceramic products.

4. Newsprint and high grade office paper.

5. Corrugated paper including all material commonly referred to as cardboard.

6. P l a s t i c s , s p e c i f i c a l l y including # 1 & # 2 plastic containers 7. Any other material collected for recycling from an establishment by agreement with waste hauler.

For more information on collection events within Montgomery County, please visit www.MontgomeryCountyRecyc les.org. If you have questions call the recycling hotline at 610-278-3618 or visit recycling@montcopa.org. Upper Merion's Recycling Coordinator, Bob Rudzinski can be reached at 484-636-3869.

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Fall Recreation 2015 The following programs are just a select few of the Park & Recreation Department's activities and excursions offered this Summer. For a complete list of activities and full descriptions, pick up our Activity Guide, or check out our web site at: www.umtownship.org.

Upper Merion Parks and Recreation's new online registration portal, Community Pass is now accepting registrations! Community Pass is the site for everyone (Upper Merion Township residents and non-residents) to register for all Parks and Recreation programs and events. To get started, you must create your family profile online in the Community Pass portal! Click http://bit.ly/1EsWb8t to input your family profile! Once your Family Profile is online, you can register in Community Pass for any Upper Merion Parks and Recreation program or event.

Potteryworks/Haunted House Clay Studio Director: Potteryworks Staff. Design your own clay house, whether it's based on a favorite haunted house from a story or trip or your own house decorated for the holidays! During this clay studio families can work together to create the most unique, frightening house imaginable, or compete against each other to see who can make the scariest house on the block. Using hand building, texture, and template techniques each person will learn how to build a house and decorate it uniquely to their own designs. The houses will be taken to the Potteryworks Mobile Studio where they will be fired and then returned one week from the original Studio date. Once houses are returned place a battery operated light in your house for an additional spooky effect! All materials included. For more inspiring ideas visit www.potteryworksmobile.com Code Age Location Date Time Cost Passholder Cost 36FA All Ages Upper Merion Twp Bldg Sat; 10/17 10:00a-12:00p R-$32, NR-$42 PR-$27, PNR-$40

Potteryworks/Holiday Ornament Clay Studio Director: Potteryworks Staff. Personalized Holiday Ornaments make the season merry and bright! Bring your favorite cookie cutters or choose from our assortment to create your own unique holiday decorations. You will have the opportunity be creative with clay while learning basic texture and glazing techniques. All materials included for making three ornaments. For more information, go to www.potteryworksmobile.com. Ornaments will be ready for pick up one week after the workshop.

Code Age Location Date Time Cost Passholder Cost 36FB All ages Belmont Park Classroom Fri; 12/11 7:00p-8:30p R-$32, NR-$42 PR-$27, PNR-$40

Mat Pilates Workout Director: Viva Community Fitness. Transform flab into sculpted muscle and energize your life! Slim your waist, stomach and hips; strengthen and tone your muscles; relieve pain and melt away stress.ÊLeave each class standing taller, looking younger and full of energy. Bring a large towel, mat, medium/regular strength band.ÊWww.vivacommunityfitness.com Code Age Location Date Time Cost Passholder Cost 84FA 18 and up Candlebrook School Wed; 10/7-12/2 6:00p-7:00p R-$80, NR-95 PR-$68, PNR-$81 No class 11/25

Guitar Director: Stephen Kleiman is a music professor for Arcadia University. 6 weeks of 30-minute private classes. Lessons are available in acoustic and electric. All styles and skills are taught. Music theory included. Note class time on registration form. Lessons also available for Bass, Banjo, & Mandolin. Mr. Kleiman uses a variation of the Suzuki Method and parental attendance is required for the child to succeed. For more info email KleimanS@arcadia.edu. No class 9/23.

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Fall Recreation 2015 Piano with Melanie Director: Melanie Eberhard. Melanie is an experienced teacher of 25 years, with an educational background including music learning methodologies for elementary age and early childhood. In addition to private instruction, Melanie currently directs choral and instrumental ensembles. Melanie adapts well to different ages, abilities, and learning styles.

Code Age Location Date Time Cost Passholder Cost OFSTM 6+ UM Twp Bldg Tue, 9/1-9/22 4pm, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p, 6p, 6:30p R-$120, NR-$135 PR-$102, PNR-$115 OFOTM 6+ UM Twp Bldg Tue, 9/29-10/20 4pm, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p, 6p, 6:30p R-$120, NR-$135 PR-$102, PNR-$115 OFNTM 6+ UM Twp Bldg Tue, 10/27-11/17 4pm, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p, 6p, 6:30p R-$120, NR-$135 PR-$102, PNR-$115 OFDTM 6+ UM Twp Bldg Tue, 12/1-12/15 4pm, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p, 6p, 6:30p R-$90, NR-$105 PR-$77, PNR-$89

Basketball/Womens Adult Registration fee must be paid in full and waiver must be signed and on file in the Park and Rec office prior to playing.

No Session 11/4. Minimum: 10.

Code Age Location Date Time Cost 53FB 18 and up UM Middle School Tue; 9/22-12/22 7:00p-9:00p R-$15, NR-$25

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Transportation by motor coach. This legendary Christmas Spectacular show has dazzled and inspired over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that will last a lifetime. Please be advised, no video recording devices, digital cameras, or 35 mm with attachments will be allowed in the building.

Code Age Location Date Time Cost Passholder Cost 138S New York Sunday; 11/22 UM 9:30a; NY 6:30p Showtime 4:30p R-$110, NR-$125 PR-$94, PNR-$106

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Congratulations BCA Recipients Recipients of the Board of Community Assistance (BCA) grants and scholarships were recognized on June 23,at the Radisson Hotel at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. The BCA was established by the Board of Supervisors and Valley Forge Casino Resort to provide grants to organizations that serve Upper Merion residents and to award scholarships for high school seniors from Upper Merion Township who are continuing their education.

More than $145,000 was granted to 68 recipients: 38 community organizations and 30 scholarships. Here is the complete list of recipients of the 2015 BCA Organizations who were not recognized in the summer edition of Township Lines. Congratulations!

2015 BCA Organization Recipients.........................................Project.........................................................................................Amount Awarded Boy Scout Troop 551 ..................................................................New Camping Tents for Scouts .................................................................$1,119.30 Candlebrook Elementary ...........................................................Playground Upgrade ..................................................................................$7,500.00 Cub Scout pack 551 ....................................................................Pinewood Derby Track .................................................................................$500.00 Dr. Martn Luther King National Holiday Committee.................UMT Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Com..........................$2,500.00 Elmwood Park Zoo .....................................................................Expanding zoological learning into UMT .................................................$5,000.00 Feel the Warmth - Matt Frangiosa ..............................................Winter Apparell, etc to less fortunate ........................................................$1,000.00 Friends of Valley Forge Park ......................................................July 4th Community Picnic in Park ...........................................................$1,000.00 Girl Scout Troop #7157 ..............................................................Night night & Jared Box Project ..................................................................$350.00 Historic Philadelphia...................................................................Once Upon a Nation Valley Forge.............................................................$1,000.00 KOP BID - Eric Goldstein ..........................................................KOP-BID Geo-targeted marketing initiative.............................................$1,500.00 KOP Firefighters Assoc ..............................................................LED lighting conversion............................................................................$2,500.00 KOP Historical Society...............................................................Keystone Markers & student education.....................................................$4,000.00 King of Prussia Youth Sports ......................................................New equipment..........................................................................................$1,000.00 Literacy Council of Norristown ..................................................Adult Literacy Education...........................................................................$2,500.00 Montgomery Child Advocacy Project ........................................ ...................................................................................................................$2,500.00 Mother's Club of UM ..................................................................Operation Backpack...................................................................................$1,000.00 Neighborhood Meals on Wheels.................................................Meals on Wheels........................................................................................$2,500.00 Swedeland Vol Fire Co. ..............................................................Firehouse renovations for safety................................................................$2,500.00 Swedesburg Vol. Fire Company..................................................Training Equipment Modfications.............................................................$5,000.00 The Outdoor School in Horsham ................................................UM 5th grade students environmental edcuation ......................................$8,000.00 UM Emergency Aid - Pat Ryan ..................................................Back to School Project...............................................................................$3,500.00 Um Crew Boosters......................................................................Pocock Racing Eight boat ..........................................................................$9,000.00 UM Foundation - Concerts Under The Stars ..............................31st Annual Concerts Under the Stars summer music series ....................$7,500.00 UM HS Track & Field.................................................................Track & field equipment...............................................................................$800.00 UM Middle School .....................................................................STEM.........................................................................................................$1,000.00 UM Music Boosters ....................................................................Music Dept Tuxedo and Gown Replacement............................................$2,500.00 UM Senior Service Center ..........................................................Cultural activities.......................................................................................$5,000.00 UM Tree Tenders ........................................................................Trees for Upper Merion Parks ...................................................................$1,000.00 UM Youth Wrestling Association ..............................................Wrestling Mat ............................................................................................$2,500.00 UMT Environmental Advisory Council......................................UM Trail Marker Project ...........................................................................$1,750.00 UMT Library...............................................................................Summer Reading Medals...........................................................................$2,135.00 UMT Library...............................................................................Write & Illustrate your Own Book Contest ..................................................$830.00 UMT Public Information Office .................................................Public Information Portal (PIP) .................................................................$1,350.00 UMT Safety/Codes .....................................................................Property Maintenance Fund.......................................................................$1,000.00 Valley Forge Chorale ..................................................................Christmas Joy Sensory Friendly Concert ..................................................$1,000.00 Valley Forge TCB .......................................................................VF Revolutionary Run...............................................................................$2,000.00 Victim Services Center ...............................................................Victim Services Center ..............................................................................$2,500.00 Women's Club of UM .................................................................Expansion of services ................................................................................$1,000.00 Total Awarded:$ 99,334.30 The Arc Alliance Advocates,

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Upper Merion Township 175 West Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406

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“IF YOU ASK ME, THE BEST USE FOR GOOD WINE IS TO MAKE GREAT FRIENDS .

-Marco Head Maitre d’ “

Little Sicily Pizza SALADS • PASTA • WRAPS • DINNER PLATTERS • SIDE ORDERS

WE DELIVER!

Serving Lunch & Dinner

Pizza Party Specialists for Office or School • Call for Quotes •

Banquets

Carry-out

Delivery / Catering

610•992•3333 Fax: 610•992•3334

STORE HOURS Monday - Saturday 11am to 11pm Sunday 3pm to 9pm

Phone:

FREE Dessert!

610-279-3702 PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE

26 CROOKED LANE, BRIDGEPORT, PA 19406

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www.littlesicilypizza.com

205 Mall Boulevard King of Prussia, PA 19406 One per table with purchase of a meal.

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Township Lines Fall 2015

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