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Who to Call?Easttown Administration Bldg.

Easttown Township Police

Easttown Library

Tredyffrin/Easttown SchoolDistrict Office

566 Beaumont RoadP.O. Box 79Devon, PA 19333-0079Phone: 610-687-3000Fax: 610-687-9666www.easttown.org

566 Beaumont RoadP.O. Box 79Devon, PA 19333-0079Emergency: 911Phone: 610-687-3000Fax: 610-687-9666

720 First AvenueBerwyn, PA 19312-1769Phone: 610-644-0138www.easttownlibrary.org

Closing Number 854West Valley Business Center940 West Valley Road, Suite 1700Wayne, PA 19087Phone: 610-240-1900www.tesd.k12.pa.us

Newtown Administration Bldg.

Newtown Township Police

Newtown Township Library

Marple/Newtown SchoolDistrict Office

209 Bishop Hollow RoadNewtown Square, PA 19073Phone: 610-356-0200Fax: 610-356-8722www.newtowntownship.org

209 Bishop Hollow RoadNewtown Square, PA 19073Emergency: 911Officer Phone: 610-356-0600Administrative: 610-356-0602

201 Bishop Hollow RoadNewtown Square, PA 19073Phone: 610-353-1022www.newtownlibrary.org

Closing Number 45440 Media Line RoadNewtown Square, PA 19073Phone: 610-359-4200www.mnsd.net

Willistown Administration Bldg.

Willistown Township Police

Malvern Public Library

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40 Lloyd AvenueSuite 204/206Malvern, PA 19355Phone: 610-647-5300Fax: 610-647-8156www.willistown.pa.us

688 Sugartown RoadMalvern, PA 19355Emergency: 911Administrative: 610-251-0222Dispatch: 610-647-1440www.willistownpolice.org

1 East First AvenueMalvern, PA 19355-2743Phone: 610-644-7259www.ccls.org

Closing Number 85547 Church RoadMalvern, PA 19355Phone: 610-889-2100www.gvsd.org

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Who to Call? ..........................................................2Marple NewtownSchool District ..........................4Business Spotlight ...............................................5Newtown Square Library: Artist Series...............6Newtown Square Library Book Sale ...................7Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens ............................8Tree Pruning in Our Growing Urban World ........9Antique Area Map...........................................10-11Senior Lifestyles .................................................12Summer Storm Preparation ...............................13Newtown Square Historical Society Early Days to the Present................................14Dog Walking Fun.................................................16Household Hazardous Waste Collections ........17Wayne Art Center Class Schedule ...............18-19

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This new publication is an effort to keep the community informed with what is actually happening in your area. For future editions, I welcome your thoughts on topics that affect the community. I'd be happy to publish your opinions on any relevant topics.

Do you have an event that you'd like to publicize? Let me know, and I'll do my best to incorporate your event into the newsletter.

This is your community. This is your home. Use this new publication to share your thoughts and ideas with your neighbors. Are you ready to get involved in your community? Why not head over to the Wayne Art Center and sign up for a class or help out at the Newtown Square Historical Society.

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Marple Newtown School DistrictThe Mission of the Marple Newtown School District is to provide state of the art educational opportunities for all students in a safe, healthy and effective learning environment through a collaborative commitment involving students, families, staff and community.

The Marple Newtown School District has a long tradition of excellence in education. There are approximately 3400 students enrolled in Grades K through 12 with accelerated and advanced placement courses offered in all the academic a r e a s . T h e a c a d e m i c curriculum of the district reflects the strength of traditional programs while meeting the changing needs of a technological society.

The district is a clear leader in the county in the development of academic standards. In addition to a strong academic program, 23 Advanced Placement and 32 Honors courses are also

offered to students at Marple Newtown High School. A variety of opportunities are available to students through e l e c t i v e c o u r s e s , independent study programs, cyber learning and a wide range of extra-curricular activities and athletics. There are accelerated courses in all d i s c i p l i n e s a n d a comprehensive Special Education program for students who require special instruction.

Paxon Hollow Middle Schoo l ha s advanced p rograms in Sc ience , Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Foreign Language and was r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level education with the Don Eichhorn Outstanding Middle School Award. PHMS has been involved in "Potter Cup," an

all-school event created to promote school spirit that has raised over $300,000 for pediatric cancer research in t h e n a m e o f A l e x ' s Lemonade Stand since 2005.

Marple Newtown High School has demonstrated ou t s t and ing academic p e r f o r m a n c e o n i t s P e n n s y l v a n i a S c h o o l Performance Profile with a Building Level Academic Score of 98.1. This score is comparable to the finest high s c h o o l s i n s u b u r b a n Philadelphia and the state. A d d i t i o n a l l y , M a r p l e Newtown High School students raised their average SAT scores in all three subject areas, with the largest gain in Critical Reading.

While public schools across the state have previously received designations under No Child Left Behind (e.g., Made Adequate Yearly Progress, Making Progress, W a r n i n g , S c h o o l Improvement, Corrective Action), schools will now r e c e i v e a n a c a d e m i c performance score based upon many data points. Test scores, progress in closing achievement gaps, and degree of student growth over time are factored into the scoring while other identifiers of high achieving schools are also considered: graduation, promotion, and attendance rates, as well as evidence of offering rigorous courses factor into the calculation. Schools may also earn extra points beyond the 100 point scoring system

for those students who have earned advanced scores on the state, industry, and A d v a n c e d P l a c e m e n t Exams. Access to the P e n n s y l v a n i a S c h o o l Performance Profile is a v a i l a b l e a t (http://www.paschoolperformance.org).

"Unlike previous measures of our schools, the School Performance Profile utilizes many data points to measure our schools ' academic strength," said Dr. Merle Horowitz, Superintendent. "While we receive a score for our schools, the more important aspect of this resource is that it allows us to acknowledge our strengths and use the profile as a tool for student improvement."

Congratulations to the MNHS Class of 2014!

At the 99th Commencement of Marple Newtown High School on June 12th, 264 s tudents graduated a t Villanova University. 86% of the student body will continue on to Postgraduate Education having received over $7.3 million dollars in Scholarships and Awards. 2 graduates will enter the Armed Service. Members of the Marple Newtown High School Class of 2014 received 694 Letters of Acceptance f rom 210 Colleges. There are 20 college bound athletes playing 7 different sports. The Class included a National Merit Scholar Winner and 3 Commended students.

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Linda Sosangelis is willowy, strong, and totally happy to discuss how she dedicates 8 hours each day to creating art - 5 or 6 days a week. She is compelled to paint, sometimes devoting up to 500 hours of work on a single canvas. A beautiful selection of her accomplished works will be on display at the Newtown Square Public Library during July and August.

thLike the 17 century Dutch masters who inspire her, Linda pays close attention to details. She enjoys capturing the realism of a still life - and contrasting the vivid colors against dark backgrounds.

This dramatic lighting is a feature of the golden age of Dutch still-life paintings. Upholding the chiaroscuro tradition, much of Linda's art illuminates just a few inches of actual life - crystal vases filled with vibrant, blowsy flowers and platters of fruit.

thIn the 17 century all the world traded with the Netherlands. Diamonds, pearls, spices, bulbs, cloisonné everything from basic necessities to luxuries from China and Africa were delivered by disciplined Dutch trade ships. With that trade came immense wealth, which was reflected in the glorious paintings of the Dutch masters.

In order to prove that the artists had seen every season's exquisite blossoms in their patrons' homes, Dutch mas te rs jux taposed daffodils, peonies, lilies, roses and many more seasonal flowers in one vase. To the Dutch, preserving such fleeting beauty together in a permanent manner was one of the great virtues of art. Ars longa, vita brevis. (Art is long, life is short.)

Often, alongside these sensuous florals, "vanities" appear to nudge one's conscience - a clock, a withering petal fallen to the floor, a rotting fruit, an hourglass, sometimes a skull (also called memento mori). These grim reminders of our ultimate demise are meant to prompt the viewer to contemplate the ephemeral and precious nature of beauty and life, and morally prepare for the final judgment.

For a lively discussion of the Dutch Masters and Linda's own artistic process, join the Friends of the Library for a celebration on Friday,

stAugust 1 at 7pm! Many of her paintings will be available for purchase, and the reception will be sponsored by wine merchant Niccolo Lorimer's extraordinary venture Goodwinemakers.com. Goodwinemakers.com is an organization established to donate wine to not for profit organizations for their fund raisers and development events. The August

st1 "Evening with the Artist Linda Sosangelis" will feature a selection of superior Janare brand wines from the area of Benevento in Campania (southern Italy).

The Friends of the Library invite the public to view Linda's artworks throughout July and August, and welcome everyone to a wonderful event with the artist Linda Sosangelis (LindaSosangelis.com), and the wine merchant Niccolo Lorimer (GoodWineMakers.com)

ston Friday, August 1 , 2014 at 7pm at the Newtown Square Public Library.

The Newtown Square Public Library is located at 201 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square, PA. Call (610) 353-1022, and join

stthe "August 1 Evening with the Artist Linda Sosangelis" Event on o u r F a c e b o o k p a g e . http://www.newtownlibrary.org

Newtown Square Public LibraryThe Newtown Square Public Library welcomes artist Linda Sosangelis throughout July and August!

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The Newtown Square Public thLibrary marks its 40 anniversary

thon July 15 , and throughout that time, the Friends of the Newtown Square Public Library have been holding book sales. Averaging 5,000 books per sale (often twice a year) the FOL have moved more than a quarter of a million books into the hands of readers and donated all the proceeds to the Library. This year the Friends of the Library welcome you to The Newtown Public Library Book

th thSale from August 25 to 29 …the perfect time to pick up great books for your Labor Day Weekend!

This extremely well-organized sale is a favorite with book lovers and dealers. There are over 40 categories, and all Fiction Books are alphabetized by author for your easy review. If you have a favorite author or you want a specific title, we make it easy for you to find. And the prices are amazing! Paperbacks for 50 cents, hardbacks are $1, and gorgeous coffee table books are $5.

Monday from 10 to 12 is a special preview sale with a $3 admission fee. Then admission is free until closing at 8pm. Hours Tuesday through Thursday are also 10 to 8, and Friday from 10 to 5 all books are ½ price! Browse a wonderful selection of books for you, your family, and friends.

Leslie Sullivan, President of the Newtown Library Board, and Lynn

Elston, President of the Friends of the Library described this amazing tradition:

Being involved in any part of such a great organization is a win-win for everyone. From the wonderful people who donate their books, to the volunteers who work at sorting, storing, and selling, to the people who buy these terrific books at unbeatable discounts - everyone benefits. And of course, the patrons of the Library are able to utilize all the products and services we can offer because of the book sales. It's a wonderful event; if yo u' re a book person you can't resist the Friends of the Newtown Square Library sales!

Just this year the FOL donated computers, a new Wi-Fi system, an LCD projector and screen, bookshelves, DVDs, audiobooks, a n d s p o n s o r e d m u l t i p l e community events from children's programs to author and artist engagements. And the Friends Welcome Volunteers! Come and join the group on the second Wednesday of each month, and meet new friends like:Julia Farber: A recently retired animal lover (particularly dogs!) who enjoys gardening.Lynn Elston: Sr. Manager, Institutional Business Technology at Vanguard, Lindsey's Mom & Sid's wife.

Sharon Haslett: An employee at the Diagnostic Breast Center, a square dancer and antique car enthusiast (with her husband of 50 years).

Louise DeCecco: A talented coordinator of The Handcrafters - a terrific group which meets on Mondays from 2 to 3pm at the Library.

Books that are not sold are donated to various charitable causes, like Habitat for Humanity, Cradles to Crayons, Helping Hands, the Library for the Homeless, and various Hospitals.

The Friends of the Newtown Public Library book sale runs

thMonday, August 25 through Friday, August 29, 2014. The Newtown Public Library is located at 201 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square. For further information on the sale, or joining the Friends of the Library, contact the Newtown Public Library at

610-353-1022, visit our Facebook page, or [email protected]

Leslie Sullivan, President Newtown Library Board, and Lynn Elston, President, FOL, welcome Book Donations for the Book Sale at Acme, the Ellis Athletic Center, Burlap and Bean, and Beauty Gallery. Special thanks to National Realty Corporation for allowing us to sort books at the Doran Building on Route 252.

Some of the Friends of the Library take a break from sorting 5,000 booksfor the August Book Sale!

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The native-plant garden can provide its own kind of fireworks in July. A local favorite is scarlet bee balm (Monarda didyma).

Beginning in mid-summer, this mint-scented plant produces scarlet blossoms whose curved petals resemble miniature bursts of fireworks. The cultivar featured at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is resistant to the mildew that affects most bee balm. Look for this mildew-free cultivar, 'Jacob Cline', in the Arboretum near the entrance and in the wildflower beds. Find it in the Arboretum Plant Shop in mid-July.

A find in the Arboretum Plant Shop is Lobelia 'Ruby Slippers', which is a cross between the red cardinal flower (L. cardinalis) and the blue L. siphilitica, giving it a magenta flower. Cardinal flower can be found in Jenkins Arboretum in the Green Ribbon Garden. 'Ruby Slippers' can be found growing in

the parking lot, under the beech tree at the north end. This plant thrives in sun or part shade and moist soil. Lobelias grow two feet or taller, have n a r r o w , lance-shaped leaves, and produce erect s p i k e s o f tube-shaped f l o w e r s attractive to h u m m i n g -b i r d s a n d butterflies.

A flower you'll find mixed with other natives in the wildflower beds at Jenkins is royal catchfly (Silene regia). Royal catchfly produces clusters of vivid scarlet flowers mid to late summer. This plant is native to open plains of states from Ohio west and south. The USDA lists it as rare, threatened, or endangered in states where it is native. Its local relative, Virginia fire pink or scarlet catchfly (S. virginica), is native to woodlands and produces red to pink flowers in the early summer. Both are best planted with other plants that will help support their somewhat weak stems. Both are short-lived perennials but reseed easily. Their common name, 'catchfly,' refers to their somewhat sticky petals that trap tiny insects.

Moving to the cooler side of the color spectrum, spike gay flower

Flowering Natives in the Midsummer Gardenat Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

(Liatris spicata) provides purple-to-pink flowers mid-July through August. Also called marsh blazing star, spike gay flower produces tall (up to 4-ft.) bottle-brush-like spikes topped with a spray of purple flowers that open from the top down the spike. It is tolerant of

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a variety of soil conditions though it is native to moist lowlands. Find this plant in bloom in the wildflower beds mid-July through August, and in the garden shop all summer.

Tal l la rkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) adds a note of purple-to-blue color along Woodland Walk mid-July to early August. Look for stalks of nodding, trumpet-shaped flowers atop four-

foot stalks. This plant is listed as "critically imperiled" by the P e n n s y l v a n i a N a t u r a l H e r i t a g e P r o g r a m (http://www.naturalheritage.state.pa.us), which cites spraying along roadsides as a major cause of its decline.

These natives all produce beautiful f l o w e r s a t t r a c t i v e t o hummingbirds and butterflies. In addition, they are not bothered by deer! Enjoy them in Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens - and in your garden.

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Scarlet bee balm (Monarda didyma) photo: Mary WesterveltRoyal catchfly (Silene regia) photo:U.S. Department of Agriculturewww.plants.usda.govCardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) photo: U.S. Department of AgricultureTall larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) photo: Missouri Botanical Garden www.missouribotanicalgarden.org

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As an arborist, my goal is to manage trees in urban landscapes. Urban trees are defined as any tree that coexists with humans and structures. Often with this coexistence comes conflict between the tree and the urban environment. An arborist must make decisions that guide the homeowner in balancing these conflicts so all needs are met.

One of the main requests of a client is to have their tree pruned. Typically these requests are to maintain the tree for safety, but often homeowners seek pruning because of conflict. Structures, pathways and other manmade structures can get in the way of a tree's naturally growth. Limbs and sometimes whole trees must be sacrificed to maintain structures and property.

Many people regard methods for pruning trees because of conflict as very subjective; however, there is plenty of science that goes into pruning a tree. Trees are living things, and pruning always has consequences, which can lead to severe long term health and structural

problems for the tree that the arborist and client must be aware of before limbs are pruned or removed. Nothing should just be whacked off a tree without determining how the tree will react.

To understand how a tree reacts to pruning is to understand the science of how a tree grows, responds to pruning wounds and deals with fungus and wood decaying organisms. One must also understand plant health and recognize that different tree species tolerate pruning in different degrees. Research continually advances what we know of trees and helps guide arborists in making sound scientific decisions when pruning. Arborists who keep abreast of the science of pruning and trees can make the best decisions when it comes to your long term goals.

New standards and scientific findings set the guidelines for arborist to follow. For example, much of the new research shows that removing a limb over 6 inches to 8 inches in diameter (depending on the tree) is too large a branch to remove, as the tree will not seal this wound and will leave a decay column in the parent branch. Some research even suggests that any pruning cut that cuts into heartwood will leave a wound that cannot be properly compartmentalized. Trees seal wounds in a process called compartmentalization of decay. Trees do not heal wounds, as they grow indeterminately throughout their lifetime. What this means for you and your tree is that the parent limb or trunk will eventually decay to the point that it is unsafe, and such decay may spell the eventual demise of the tree due to a structural issue caused by the initial "fix."

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health. Consult a certified arborist for a proper, and accurate, assessment. Healthy trees can tolerate more pruning, and a tree in decline could be sent into a downward spiral with the removal of a single branch.

The approximate age of the tree should be determined. Older trees, as a general rule, should not have more than 5 percent to 10 percent of the living crown removed. Middle-aged trees still growing can tolerate removal of up to 20 percent of the crown without experiencing adverse health effects. And the best part is a young tree can tolerate a lot of pruning and should be well pruned to train the tree to its spot. Proper training through trimming at an early age will reduce the cost and pruning that will eventually have to be done once the tree matures.

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N S H SNewtown Square Historical Society

It's 1810. James Madison is President of a country that has 17 s ta tes . The popula t ion of Pennsylvania is 810,091. Of that number, 14,734 live in Delaware County. The entire population of Newtown Township is 576. Marple Township has a few more: 595. The population is largely Quaker farmers.

They are self sufficient - they grow their own food, build their own homes and barns and stables, make their own clothing. There are no fac to r i e s - t he Indus t r i a l Revolution is still around the corner - awaiting the perfection of the steam engine. There are some specialty trades that require more specialized skills, training, e q u i p m e n t a n d c a p i t a l - blacksmiths, wheelwrights, shoemakers, tanneries for leather, and mills.

The mills are located along the streams - the source of their power - the "fuel" that turned a water wheel that then turned a large grinding stone - is the water that flows down the stream. The same gallon of water that powers Mr. Moore's sawmill then continues downstream and powers another dozen mills along the way.

Darby Creek, running through Newtown, Radnor, and serving as the border of Haverford and Maple townships, hosted a series of mills that provided the industry that could not be done on a small farm -saw mills to cut timber for construction materials, and grist mills to grind wheat, rye, oats, barley, or corn into flour.

As a farmer, after you planted and tended to the grain, you had to cut it, bundle it to get back to the barn, haul it back there, thresh it to separate the grain from the chaff, put the grain into an available container - perhaps a series of baskets, or a barrel, bale the chaff and put it up in the hayloft of the barn to use later as bedding - for livestock and the family - and then haul the grain to the miller to have it ground into flour.

And as you were hauling it to the

miller in your horse drawn cart or wagon, you would most likely have to cross a creek or two to get there. After spending the entire spring, summer and fall tending to this precious cargo, you did not want to lose it by tipping over and overturning in high water at Darby Creek.

While streams can be forded easily when shallow, after a storm they can run high for days or weeks. You don't want the trip to the mill to be a gamble, but a certainty. Money in the bank. In an era of agricultural self sufficiency and barter, your grain and your flour were your money in the bank.

Newtown farmer Thomas Walsh knew about fords and crossing high water. In 1800 he lived with his wife and four children on a farm south and west of the place where St. David's road crosses Darby Creek - across St. David's road from where the Paper Mill House sits today. Any time he had to travel north - whether to St. Davids church, or Radnor Friends Meeting, or to reach the Darby Paoli Road that led to the Haverford road and on to Philadelphia, he had to start his journey by crossing the Darby Creek on St. David's road.

If he wanted to haul his grain to the nearest grist mill, he would have to cross the creek to find his way to Tryon Lewis's grist mill near the intersection of Saw Mill road and Darby Paoli road. In bad weather, it was not an easy crossing. Walsh had petitioned the county to open up a new road - following what is currently Paper Mill Road and crossing the creek to Darby Paoli road.

His request was denied - though later the county would open that road. It was a frustration to Walsh, and he vowed to himself, if he ever had enough money, he was going to build a bridge crossing the creek near his property, to make his journey, and the journey of everyone else in Newtown and Radnor townships, less of an adventure.

Walsh was over 45 at the time - born about 1755 - which would have made him 21 when America declared independence from England on July 4, 1776. He may

have fought in the war, or like many local Quakers, he may have been a pacifist, opposed to the war and separation from Britain.

There is room for the next researcher to dig this out of the local records. We do know that Thomas died in 1810, as his will is in the public records. And true to h i s v o w , h e b e q u e a t h e d £150 ($400) to the Delaware County Commissioners to build a substantial stone bridge to carry St. David's road over Darby creek, upon the condition that the County contribute an equal amount, and build the bridge within six years.

The Commissioners were no fools - they promptly took Walsh up on his generous bequest, and a bridge across the creek was built in 1811. The bridge was not a flimsy wooden bridge that would wash away in the first big flood, but a large arched bridge made of stone - a bridge made to withstand high w a t e r s , 1 0 0 y e a r f l o o d s , impervious to the logs and debris brought downstream in big storms, a n d t h e v i c i s s i t u d e s o f Pennsylvania winters. Upon completion of the bridge, a carved stone marker was placed at the center of the bridge, noting Walsh's gift, the year he made it, and the year constructed.

The bridge over the Darby creek was a major convenience to the local farmers of Newtown and Radnor - it gave them easier access to more roads and more markets for their goods. When road improvements are made today - the Blue Route, the Pottstown Expressway, new interchanges at the Turnpike - it spurs growth at those locations.

The same thing occurred in the early 1800's. A good stone bridge meant the assured safe passage of people and goods at this location. And so Mr. Crossley built his woolen mill at this location in 1828; and Mr. Moore would build his paper mill nearby as well. By 1860, the largest concentration of population in Newtown, over 100 residents in a township of 841, were here at the Darby creek, living and working in the various mills along the creek.

The mills, not built of stone like Walsh's bridge, were susceptible to

flood and fire, in addition to the economics of the underlying business. By the end of the 19th century, none of the mills were operating at that location. The once bustling industrial center was reclaimed by the woods; the ruins of the mills and factories remained.

The shanty homes that lined the banks of the creek disappeared as well. The old stone building at the road that once housed a thriving general store for the mill community and housing for several families, was used as a home through the early part of the 20th century, and then fell vacant, abandoned and neglected.

In 1976, the United States celebrated its 200th birthday - the Bicentennial - a nationwide celebration with a large focus on Philadelphia and Valley Forge. Thousands of us gathered at Valley Forge gathered to watch the presidential helicopter descend from the clouds, and President Gerald Ford spoke there about the history of the country. A lot of imaginations were fired in Newtown township - historically minded people who knew that Newtown - one of the earliest inland towns planned by William Penn - would have its 300th birthday in 1981. And so they p l a n n e d a t r i c e n t e n n i a l celebration, held a four hour parade that year , and the momentum of enthusiasm reached down to Darby Creek, where a generous neighbor gave the Paper Mill House and grounds to the Township, and several volunteers labored for years to secure it, restore it, and then fill it with local history. The result is our Paper Mill House and Museum, overlooking Darby Creek along St. David's Road.

To get to the Paper Mill House, you need to cross Darby creek. And you still do so on the bridge that was built through the public minded generosity of Thomas Walsh. The bridge had been maintained periodically over the years - the deck widened, the approaches lengthened, the fill between the stones replaced from time to time, and ultimately covered with an ugly gunnite filling that hid the beauty of the stone construction.

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St. David's Road looking east across bridge (2012)St. David's Road looking east across bridge (2012)St. David's Road looking east across bridge (2012)

But the bridge was not built with 21st century traffic in mind, the Darby creek has been patiently working to undermine the foundation for 200 years, and PennDot had declared the bridge structurally deficient. In years past, that would mean that the old bridge would be demolished - cast aside - and a new bridge built with modern steel and concrete, on designs that favored low cost rather than aesthetic appearance.

But wiser heads prevailed. The old bridge was not demolished. Instead, PennDot has just completed a wonderful renovation of the bridge, rebuilding the de ter iora ted br idge wal ls ; r e i n f o r c i n g t h e d e c k i n g ; reinforcing the foundation underneath the support abutments; performing masonry repairs and installing new guide rail. The work was done by the firm of J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Chester County as the general contractor.

The bridge that was built for about $800 in 1811 was repaired at an estimated cost of $454,000 in 2012.

The bridge was closed to traffic from July 16th till December, when it was re-opened without any general acclaim. Which is a shame. We should remember Mr. Walsh. We should thank PennDot for keeping the bridge rather than discarding it. We should appreciate the beauty of the stone work done by J.D. Eckman and its workers. If we neglected to do so then, we can do so here - we can carve our appreciation into the stone of the digital age. Thank you, Thomas Walsh, PennDot planners and engineers, and the craftsmen of J.D. Eckman who worked to renovate this old bridge.

If you are in your car in 2014, listening to your radio, you may cruise across the bridge without even knowing you are passing over

St. David's Road bridge in 2012 (after renovations)St. David's Road bridge in 2012 (after renovations)St. David's Road bridge in 2012 (after renovations)

a body of water. As Thomas Walsh can attest, that was not always the case. Crossing it before the bridge was built, you took your life into your hands at times.

The bridge has its own dangers today - if you walk across it, you take your life in your hands, as the traffic coming down the hill from Newtown, and up the hill from Radnor, comes at you fast, and does not expect you to be there in the middle of the bridge. But why on earth would you be walking across that bridge today anyway?

Perhaps to see the original carved stone marker, the one paid for with funds given by Thomas Walsh in 1810, carefully re-installed in the middle of the bridge by PennDot, that says:

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Running or walking with your dog is a great way for both of you to exercise and for your dog to get extra mental stimulation. Because dogs perceive the world around them through their sense of smell, taking your dog for a run will benefit his physical health as well as enrich his mind by opening him up to new and exciting scents. Dogs who arewell-behaved on leash makeexcellent exercise partners andwalks more enjoyable for everyone. Working on leash skills not only makes walking your dog easier for you, but increases his chances of getting to explore more places with you because you'll be more likely to bring him along. Here are some basic tips to help make walking your dog more fun:

The Right Tools!

Before you take the first step out of the door, you need to make sure you have the right tools to walk your dog. Every dog should be walked on a standard four-to-eight foot leash. Avoid retractable leashes in public, as they can cause harm if they fail to lock or break while you are out with your dog. Next, you need to dress your dog appropriately with identifying tags and the right walking harness or collar for your dog. If your dog pulls on or tightens the leash when he's excited, a standard flat collar is not right for you. Constant tightening on your dog's neck can lead to injury and actually teaches your dog to pull harder as he associates the tightness with walking forward. Try to use a no-pull harness that can help you teach your dog to walk on a looser leash. Another great option is a face collar which can control your dog similar to the way a bridle controls a horse; wherever the face goes the body follows. While many people associate face collars with muzzles, they are actually very different and still allow your dog to fully open and close their jaws. Always be sure to fit a harness or face collar correctly and spend some time indoors getting your dog used to the new gear before taking the show on the road.

Teaching Your Dog To Walk With You

Although dogs are social animals, they do not naturally walk in line with each other. Therefore, walking close to you on a leash will take some time and practice. The number one thing to keep in mind when training your dog is that what you reinforce will be repeated, even if you did not reinforce on purpose. Even if you think they are being choked or restricted by their collar and should be learning to avoid that discomfort, you are reinforcing pulling by allowing your dog to move forward. After you make sure you have the right gear and that it fits properly, teach your dog that looking at you or "checking in" is

awesome! Take a few small, tasty treats and hold the leash loosely in one hand. Let your dog know you have treats and reward any calm behavior at the door before you even step outside. Initially you might feel like a pez dispenser feeding your dog for every check in and glance but it'll be worth it when you have a well-behaved walking buddy. Once you are out of the door, try to be aware of every time your dog acts and think if you want the behavior repeated. If the answer is yes, reward your dog. Reinforced behavior is repeated, so if you like it, reward it!

During the acquisition phase of learning, your dog needs a lot of reinforcement to really learn a behavior and make it stick. If your dog makes a mistake or behaves in a way that you do not want to see again, do not reinforce the behavior by doing anything that your dog might enjoy. This includes continuing to walk. Each step you take, you are teaching your dog something. Only move forward or offer a reward for behavior you like. In time you will see that the reinforced behaviors occur much more f r e q u e n t l y . C l e a r a n d c o n s i s t e n t communication is how you will teach your dog to repeat the wanted behavior. Heel walking, or formal obedience walking with your dog right next to you, can be taught once your dog understands loose leash walking. Keep in mind that smelling is half the fun for your pooch. Try not to force them to walk in a heel position for more than 10% of any walk or they will not get the most out of the mental work out.

With any behavior, we always want to be aware of the three Ds that can sabotage you and your dog: , and . Whenever you are working on a new skill with your dog, you should try to do so in a low distraction environment where you can work one-on-one with him to set him up for success. Always be sure to know what you want to work on before you ever get your dog in on the game. Over time as your dog shows that he understands your cues or commands, you can begin to methodically and slowly add distance, distractions and duration to help your dog learn to generalize his behavior. Pick a calm area or even your own yard to start teaching your dog to keep a loose leash before going out to a busy trail or store. Keep training sessions short and fun. If you need your dog to get a little more exercise than a short walk allows, try to plan for a game of fetch in a fenced-in area or check out your local dog parks and dog daycare. Take the time to really teach your dog the right way to walk on a leash and you will enjoy years of easy fun walks together. Happy walking!

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When you're young, often the biggest injury you receive from a fall is red-faced embarrassment. As we get older, physical changes, health conditions and medications make falls more likely, and they can have a much bigger impact on your life than just being embarrassed. Each year, one in three adults over the age of 65 falls. The risk of falls increases with age. At age 80, over half of seniors fall each year. Once you've fallen, you are 2 to 3 times more likely to fall again. Many of these falls result in injury: 87% of all fractures are due to falls. Fortunately, falls are a problem that is largely preventable.

Certain factors increase your risk of falling. These common medical issues can increase your chance of a fall:

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Most falls happen at home. As we get older, things that never used to be an issue start to pose a greater risk: stairs, bathrooms, dimly lit rooms, extension cords, throw rugs, even pets underfoot. The good news is that most of these potential hazards can be minimized with some time and attention.

Surrey's handymen can install grab bars, add stair railings, enhance lighting in hard-to-reach areas and make other improvements to your home as part of your fall prevention strategy.

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Summer Storm PreparationIt's that time of year again. Remember those pop-up, - lots of rain in a short period of time - storms we've experienced over the last few summers? Think about how quickly the water deepened and spread over roadways, sidewalks, parkland, lawns and gardens. It seem as if no area in the Delaware Valley was spared from these fast-moving storm cells.

Let's be prepared for them this year with a few safety tips:

First and foremost, obey the signs. If roadways are blocked, DO NOT drive around the barricades and into the flowing water. You do not know how deep the water is nor do you know how fast it is flowing. Protect yourself, your passengers, and your automobile.

If you live near inlets and storm drains, it would be a tremendous help if you could make sure they are clear of debris when stormy weather is predicted or there is a potential for these pop-up storms.

If you live near a stream or drainage ditch, DO NOT store or pile your yard waste near these areas. The debris can travel in the storm which can block culvert pipes which may cause flooding to your neighbors living near them.

You can get more information on flood safety through the National Weather Service, www.noaa/gov/floods/htm, or the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, www.flash.org. Or call the toll-free help desk at 1-877-221-SAFE or email [email protected].

Make sure you have a radio and flashlights with new batteries ready to go in case of any power outages.

If flooding occurs, get to higher ground and avoid flood-prone areas, including dips, low spots, valleys, ditches, washes, etc. DO NOT attempt to cross a flowing stream or rapid water flow. It takes only six inches of fast flowing water to sweep you off your feet.

Do not allow children to play near high water, storm drains or ditches. Hidden dangers could lie beneath the water.

If your vehicle stalls in flooded waters, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Water only two feet deep can carry away most automobiles.

Do not camp or park your vehicle along stream or washes, particularly when threatening conditions exist.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.

Monitor NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for vital weather related information.

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