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Who to Call?Upper Providence Twp.Administration Bldg.1286 Black Rock RoadPO Box 406Oaks, PA 19456Phone: 610-933-9179Fax: 610-983-0355www.uprov-montco.org

1286 Black Rock RoadPO Box 406Oaks, PA 19456Emergencies 911Administrative Questions610-933-7899

Upper Providence Police

Royersford BoroughAdministration Bldg.

Royersford Police

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300 Main StreetRoyersford, PA 19468Phone: 610-948-3737Fax: 610-948-2915

300 Main StreetSecond FloorRoyersford, PA 19468Assistance: 610-948-3333Non Emergency: 610-948-3305Emergency: 911

Limerick Twp. Administration Bldg.

Limerick Police

646 West Ridge PikeLimerick, PA 19468Phone: 610-495-6432www.limerickpa.org

646 West Ridge PikeLimerick, PA 19468Emergency: 911

Spring-Ford Area School District857 South Lewis Road

Royersford, PA 19468-2732Phone: 610-705-6000

Fax: 610-705-6245www.spring-ford.net

Royersford Free Public LibraryA Branch of the Montgomery County -

Norristown Public Library200 South Fourth AveRoyersford, PA 19468

(610) 948-7277Library Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 10:00AM - 8:00 PMFriday & Saturday: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM

A message from the editor:

Who to Call? ............................................2Winter Reminders - Snow Removal.......4Salt Alternatives ......................................5Arcola Road Bridge Update....................6Business Spotlight - Speck's Chicken ..7Generator Safety .....................................8Phone Scams.........................................10Senior Lifestyles - Great Apps .............11Defending Our Forests .........................12Air Quality ..............................................13Household Hazardous Waste...............14Paper Shredding Events.......................15Spring Ford Area Historical Society....16Dog Training Tips..................................18

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Winter 20163




Winter Snow Reminders

ADOPT-A-HYDRANTHELP US, HELP YOU!

When snow is on the ground that means winter is officially upon us. The arrival of cold weather means that firefighters will be in a constant battle with slippery roads, hidden hydrants, and frozen hose lines.

Do your part to help keep your neighborhood safe by clearing hydrants of snow. A clear path on all four sides makes hydrants easier to locate and operate in an emergency.

Also, in snowy weather, please utilize off-street parking whenever possible. This allows better access for emergency vehicles and also allows the Department of Public Works to clear the roads more efficiently.

And never shovel snow into the street!

3 ft

3 ft3 ft

Clearto Road

Please do not shovel or blow snow from driveways into the street.

Trash receptacles should not be placed on the street. This inhibits the snow removal vehicles from doing their job. Please place your trash cans either on the lawn or curb in front of your property.

From the beginning of the storm until the roadway is cleared, vehicles, trailers, boats or campers should not be parked in the roadway.

Tenants and owners of properties abutting public streets are required to clear a pathway in the sidewalk. A path at least 30 inches wide must be cleared w i t h i n 4 8 h o u r s a f t e r i t s t o p s snowing/sleeting. Tenants/owners also are required to cover the sidewalk with ashes, sawdust or similar materials in the event of ice or sleet. Placing snow in the gutter or roadway is prohibited.

If you have a fire hydrant on your property, please clear the snow away from the area around it (leaving the markers intact).

As always, the cooperation of residents and businesses is appreciated by the Townships to help them keep your streets and sidewalks safe during inclement weather. Please remember:

As long as it's snowing, the first priority is keeping main roads open and passable. Under normal circumstances, cul-de-sacs and dead end streets are typically plowed last because they carry the lowest volume of traffic. State highways and county roads are cleared by state and county snow removal crews.

Please keep in mind that it is almost impossible to keep snow from being deposited at driveways during plowing.

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

Remove as much ice and snow off paved surfaces as you can before applying salt to speed up melting.

A little salt can go a long way:Rock salt should be applied at about a handful per square yard.Calcium chloride should be spread even thinner, about a handful for 3 square yards.

The air temperature matters. Rock salt is five otimes more effective at melting ice at 30 F

o othan 20 F, and is ineffective below 20 F. Calcium chloride is better for temperatures

odown to 0 F.

Applying early can prevent ice crystals from forming and minimize the amount of salt used overall.

biodegradable. The drawback? Price. They cost several times more than rock salt and can be difficult to find. This is a good solution for small areas in environmentally sensitive locations, such as floodplains.

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

Salt Alternatives For Treating Icy Sidewalks And DrivewaysSpreading rock salt (sodium chloride) on roads and driveways reduces ice formation, allowing for safer travel for pedestrians and motorists. Too much salt, however, can corrode metal on cars, damage gardens and trees, and pollute our local streams. All landowners can be part of the solution by using alternative products or by using salt at recommended times and rates.

There are several products that can be used instead of salt. Here are a few options to consider:

Sand, clean kitty litter, and used coffee grounds - These products provide great traction. Sand can easily be swept up and disposed of afterwards, but kitty litter often creates mushy clumps. These products will absorb sunlight, contributing to melting and will not harm nearby plants and soil.

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

Beet juice - Increasingly being used by highway departments on its own or mixed with salt. This safe and natural product allows ice to melt even when air temperatures are extremely cold.

Potassium acetate, calcium magnesium acetate - Acetates are super-effective even at extremely low temperatures and are

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

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Arcola Road Bridge: County Construction UpdateMontgomery County has provided a construction update on the Arcola Road Bridge replacement project. An ongoing effort of Montgomery County, PennDOT, Sen. John Rafferty, Rep. Mike Vereb, Lower Providence Township, Upper Providence Township, and the contractor, Allen Myers, has allowed for progress to be made and the project to remain on track.

As of January 27, 2016, the contractor has completed the installation of the pre-stressed concrete beams for Spans 1 and 2. The contractor has also completed the installation of the overhang brackets and stay-in-place metal deck forms and the construction of the intermediate diaphragms for Spans 1 and 2, and has started the construction of the shear blocks and cheek walls at Pier 1. The contractor also dewatered the excavation at Abutment 2 and completed the placement of concrete for a wing wall prior to the snowstorm.

The contractor is currently performing site clean-up work and restoring access after the recent snowstorm. Once the required strength is achieved for the wing C stem wall concrete, the contractor will strip the formwork, install waterproofing and partially backfill the lower portion of Abutment 2. The contractor will then begin the construction of the wing D extension footings and stem wall sections. This work is expected to continue through February into

early March and upon completion of the wing D extension, the contractor will complete all of the backfilling on the Level Road side of the project. The area for delivery of the Span 3 pre-stressed concrete beams will be prepared; they are now anticipated to be placed in mid-March.

The contractor will also continue with the forming, rebar and concrete placement for the construction of the shear blocks, cheek walls, curtain walls and back walls at Abutment 1 and Pier 2, as weather permits. The contractor also anticipates completing the installation of the overhang railing and deck edge forms and bulk heads for Spans 1 & 2.

Placement of the deck reinforcing steel and deck concrete is expected to take place in March, followed by the construction of the approach slabs and concrete barrier parapets. Construction of the new approach roadways and sidewalks will take place later in the spring of 2016.

The Arcola Road Bridge connects Lower and Upper Providence Townships over the Perkiomen Creek and serves as a critical route for thousands of commuters. PennDOT closed the bridge in August 2013 when an inspection found it to be in an advanced state of deterioration. The bridge was classified as both structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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In 1953, Stanley B. Landis, aka Speck, started the original Speck's Drive-In on Ridge Pike in Limerick based on the idea of "Pipin' Hot Sandwiches" and good, affordable fast food. The home grown business was a big success in the small community, long before the fast-food franchise bonanza that defines the American landscape today.

Several years later, The Big Pixie, located at Ridge and Germantown Pikes, suffered a fire. Speck acquired the property and began operating at dual locations. The Limerick location changed hands many times over the years, with the last change in 1997 which included the name. This was a welcome change to the rest of the Speck's legacy, as the two locations had diverged in both style and menu.

The Collegeville location has remained in the family and many of Speck's children and their spouses are involved in various aspects of the operations. The restaurant is sill renowned for its sandwiches, but the Broasted® Chicken and homemade coleslaw are the primary draw. We pride ourselves on serving a delicious, fast, affordable meal and being a fun place to work too.

Today, Speck's is a Collegeville landmark and often the first stop for people returning to the area. We invite you to stop by and try some today!

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Avoid Electrical Hazards

Avoid Fire Hazards

Keep the generator and your hands dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open, canopy- like structure.

Plug appliances directly into the generator or use a heavy-duty outdoor-rated extension cord. Make sure the extension cord is free of cuts or tears and the plug has all 3 prongs, especially a grounding pin.

plug the generator into a wall outlet. This practice, known as backfeeding, can cause a fatal electrocution risk to utility workers and others served by the same utility transformer.

If necessary, to connect a generator from house wiring to power appliances, have a qualified electrician install appropriate equipment. Or, your utility company may be able to install an appropriate transfer switch.

Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts could ignite.

Always store fuel outside of living areas in properly labeled, non-glass containers.

Store fuel away from any fuel-burning appliance.

NEVER

Generator SafetyAbout 3,500 Americans die each year and around 18,300 are injured in fires that could have been prevented. Many of these fires occur during the colder weather, when people are indoors more and power outages are more frequent. Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can be hazardous. The primary hazards to avoid when using them are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electric shock or electrocution, and fire. Here are some simple steps to prevent loss of life and property resulting from improper use of portable generators.

Always use generators outdoors, away from doors, windows, and vents.

use generators in homes, garages, basements, crawl spaces, or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even with ventilation.

Follow manufacturer's instructions for the use of a generator.

Install and maintain battery-operated or plug-in (with battery backup) carbon monoxide a l a r m s i n y o u r h o m e , f o l l o w i n g manufacturer's instructions.

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Hazards

NEVER

If you must connect a generator to house wiring, have an electrician add the appropriate equipment. Your utility company may be able to put in an appropriate transfer switch as well.

One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family is to have working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be located on each level of your home.

Prepare an escape plan and practice it often. Make sure everyone in your family knows at least two (2) escape routes from each room.

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Phone Scam Warning - Don't Be a VictimOver the past year, there has been an increase in phone scams targeting Township residents. Two of the most common ones are the IRS scam and the grandparent scam. Please take time to read about these scams and ways to prevent becoming their next victim.

An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. V ictims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver's license. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information. If the phone isn't answered, the scammers often leave an "urgent" callback request.

1) Call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill;

2) Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe;

3) Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card;

IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scam

Remember, the IRS will never:

4) Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone; or

5) Threaten.

In this scam, a grandparent receives a phone call (or sometimes an e-mail) from a "grandchild." If it is a phone call, it's often late at night or early in the morning when most people aren't thinking that clearly. Usually, the person claims to be traveling in a foreign country and has gotten into a bad situation, like being arrested for drugs, getting in a car accident, or being mugged and needs money wired ASAP. And the caller doesn't want his or her parents told.

Sometimes, instead of the "grandchild" making the phone call, the criminal pretends to be an arresting police officer, a lawyer, a doctor at a hospital, or some other person. And we've also received complaints about the phony grandchild talking first and then handing the phone over to an accomplice who further spins the fake tale. We've also seen military families victimized: After perusing a

Grandparent Scam

soldier's social networking site, a con artist will contact the soldier's grandparents, sometimes claiming that a problem came up during military leave that requires money to address. While it's commonly called the grandparent scam, criminals may also claim to be a family friend, a niece or nephew, or another family member. To avoid being victimized:

-Resist the pressure to act quickly

-Try to contact a family member to determine if the call is legitimate

-Never wire money based on a request made over the phone or in an e-mail

1. Don't answer phone calls from unfamiliar phone numbers. Let those calls go to your voice mail and decide after listening whether you want to call back.

2. Never provide anyone with personal information such as bank accounts, social s e c u r i t y n u m b e r s , o r p e r s o n a l identification numbers (PIN).

3. If you get a call saying you're a winner, don't pay any money to collect a prize. A legitimate sweepstakes will never ask you to pay to collect your winnings.

4. Never wire money to anyone with whom you are not familiar.

5. Remember that old saying, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

6. When in doubt, call the police and ask them.

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Senior Lifestyles: Great Apps for SeniorsFrom games that promote brain fitness to apps that track health information, more seniors are using smart phones, iPads and tablets for more than just email. These devices, and their wide variety of uses can positively impact older adults' lives. The devices are lightweight, their touch screens are easy to use, and font sizes can be adjusted for easier reading.

While some older adults are fearful of the technology, others are embracing it. Imagine having a magnifying glass, a medication tracker and the ability to actual see your relatives as you speak with them, all through your phone. That is what "Apps" enable you to do. There is a huge selection of applications or "Apps," as they are commonly called, that can improve your daily life. Here is a list of a few highly rated free apps to try.

Available for: iPhone, iPad, AndroidDescription: Uses the camera function to light and magnify books, magazines and restaurant menus.

Available for: iPhone, iPadDescription: Voice recognition app that allows

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you to dictate your email or text messages and instantly see them before sending. Much easier than typing.

Available for: iPhone, iPadDescription: A brain training program consisting of games in the areas of memory, attention, flexibility, speed of processing, and problem solving.

Available for: iPhone, iPad, AndroidDescription: Enables you to talk to your family or friends "face to face."

Available for: iPhone, iPad, AndroidDescription: An audio app that lets you listen to the top news of the day and stories curated for you through your preferences. You can pause, skip ahead or rewind with a touch of your phone.

Available for: iPhone, iPad, AndroidDescription: MedCoach is an easy-to-use medical app that helps you remember to take

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your medications and pills at the right time and day. MedCoach can also connect to your pharmacy to refill your prescriptions.

Available for: iPhone, iPadDescription: First, you will set up an emergency contact. Then, if you have an emergency and need help, simply hit the SOS button and a message will be sent to your emergency contact, police, fire or ambulance along with your address and location determined using your phone's GPS.

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These are just a few of the useful and fun tools at your disposal. Surrey Services for Seniors offers c l a s s e s a n d programs to help you get the most f r o m y o u r devices. Call the Surrey Center nearest you or 610-647-9172 for moreinformation.



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Defending Our ForestDealing with the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

Ash Tree ThreatAn unprecedented threat to our community forest has arrived in Montgomery County. Having already devastated forests in Michigan and throughout the mid-West, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been inexorably moving east for several years, leaving millions of destroyed ash trees in its wake.

This shiny deep green, half- inch long adult borer seeks out ash trees to lay its eggs. They develop into larvae which ravage the trees' tender tissue beneath their bark. The borer is a danger to our community forest because ash trees are common in home landscapes, parks, school and church campuses and commercial properties. Trees attacked by this borer have virtually a 100 percent mortality rate. Once a tree is infected, there is no way to save it.

A lot of Pennsylvania Townships are developing a strategy to confront this menace and limit its destruction of trees on Township property. It is critically important for homeowners to also have a plan to manage this serious assault on ash trees on their private property. It is important to be pro-active, there is no time to lose.

If you are not familiar with what ash trees look like, (see picture inset) check the Internet for photographs and descriptions of ash trees. Or, ask a knowledgeable neighbor, a Master Gardener,

Responding to the EAB threat 1. Determine whether you have any ash trees on your property.

a member of the township Tree Commission, or a professional arborist to help you identify your trees.

if you have one or more ash trees. Use a triage system: identify any healthy ashes on the property that are important to the landscape; note other uninfected ash trees; then note any ashes that show signs of infection.

Identify and cut down any infected trees as soon as possible. Do not wait for them to die, because ashes are brittle and rapidly disintegrate dangerously when they are dead.

Wonderful big ash trees on your property that are healthy and contribute beauty, shade, wildlife shelter, air quality, stormwater control and climate moderation to your landscape, are worth protecting. They must be treated with insecticide before the EAB infects them. (See below)

Since, over the next few years the borer will kill any ash tree not treated, you have really only two options for your other, less significant but healthy ash trees. Cut down your remaining healthy ashes now to avoid harboring the borer. They will eventually have to be taken down anyway. Or, wait for the borer to arrive and infect them, then have them removed.

each of your ash trees over the months ahead for symptoms of EAB. Look for dieback of branches high in the canopy and new branch sprouts at the base of its trunk. Check the bark for D-shaped exit

2. Develop a plan

3. Immediately cut down infected, dying ash trees

4. Arrange for protection of your healthy ash trees worth saving.

5. Choose an option for handling small, uninfected trees.

6. Regularly monitor

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holes or bare spots where the bark has fallen away showing channels in the tissue made by larvae. Check trees where woodpeckers seem to be focused. Keep your eyes out for the shiny green, adult borer.

You must protect your larger healthy ash trees immediately, or you will eventually lose them to this borer. Consult a certified arborist about pesticide treatments available to prevent Emerald Ash Borer infestation. Insecticides must be applied before the trees are infected and must be renewed either yearly or every other year, depending on the product and type of treatment used. Some treatments involve drenching the soil or injections into the soil beneath the tree, others involve injections into the base of the tree trunk.

Yes, having a large ash tree treated to prevent EAB will likely cost some serious money. However, not as much as having to have arborists come to take down a large tree that has died of EAB infection a few years from now. In that case further costs will involve losing the wonderful tree canopy that has protected your landscape, reduced your air conditioning bill and sheltered the wildlife that lives there. There will also be the cost of purchasing and replanting a young replacement tree. In some cases arborists will lower the price if several trees in small area are to be treated, so check with your neighbors to see if they are considering this option.

Protecting ash trees

CAUTION: Do not bring either harvested wood or tree debris from storm events elsewhereinto your yard. This wood may be infested with the Emerald ash Borer.

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Air QualityKNOW

FACTSTHE Ozone, also known as “smog,” is a harmful pollutant that forms on the hot days of summer when there is bright sunshine and little breeze. Ozone pollution is particularly harmful to children because it damages lungs while they are still growing.

Exercise is important to a healthy lifestyle and especially important for growing children, but on days when the AQI reaches Code Orange or Code Red levels, parents should limit their children’s strenuous activities. The key to managing the negative effects of air pollution is to limit exposure to environmental pollutants.

By knowing the AQI, parents can be prepared for days when air pollution might aggravate breathing conditions or damage developing lungs. If a child has asthma or other breathing disorder, knowing the AQI may even prevent hospital visits or missed school days.

Encourage your school’s nurse or administrators to monitor the AQI and manage students’ activities accordingly.

Fine Particle Pollution (PM 2.5), or soot, is made up of tiny particles of liquids, dust, and metals that can be breathed deep into the lungs. Particle pollution is especially dangerous for children because it can cause long-term damage to the lungs, increase hospital visits, and aggravate existing breathing conditions such as asthma.

PROTECT HEALTHYOUR

Ozone is a particularly difficult problem for the estimated 140,000 children in the region suffering from pediatric asthma because ozone irritates lung tissue and constricts breathing passages, making

breathing difficult and sometimes painful. Ozone exposure diminishes lung capacity and increases the likelihood of lung infections.

PREVENT POLLUTIONAIR Preventing air pollution in the first place is the best way to protect the health of the entire community and the environment. Everyone can take a few simple steps to prevent air pollution, especially on days when air quality is poor.

Things we can all do!1. Take public transportation2. Save energy in our homes3. Recycle

On poor air quality days, these actions are especially effective:1. Carpool with your friends2. Don’t use gas-powered lawn

equipment3. Avoid the drive-thru

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Air Quality Index

The Partnership uses the Air Quality Index (AQI), a common colorcoded scale, to communicate daily air quality conditions.

GREEN = good air quality= moderate= air quality is

unhealthy for sensive groups; including older adults

= air quality is unhealthy for everyone

YELLOW ORANGE

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2016 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Saturday, April 9 Indian Valley Middle School

Saturday, April 30Norristown Area High School

Saturday, May 14Temple University - Ambler Campus

Saturday, June 18Abington Junior High School

Saturday, September 17Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center

SUNDAY, October 16Lower Merion Transfer Station

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(enter at 1431 E. Butler Avenue)Ambler, PA 19002

2056 Susquehanna RoadAbington, PA 19001

400 South Lewis RoadRoyersford, PA 19468

1300 North Woodbine Avenue Penn Valley, PA 19072

Dates, Times and Locations

For additional information:Please visit MontgomeryCountyRecycles.org,or call the recycling line at 610-278-3618. Please do not contact the host sites.

Free residential collection events are held outdoors from 9am-3pm, rain or shine. Residents may attend any event as well as any Household Hazardous Waste event held by Bucks, Chester, Delaware, or Philadelphia Counties.

There are no Permanent drop off locations.

Event workers will unload your materials so please

Toxic and flammable household chemicals are collected for properdisposal. include gasoline, oil, kerosene, turpentine,paint thinner, oil paint, stains, varnish, pool chemicals, herbicides,pesticides, antifreeze, caustic cleaners and solvents, mercury,thermometers, flares, fire extinguishers, lead acid batteries,rechargeable batteries, fluorescent tube light bulbs, and CFL bulbs, minipropane canisters, and electric oil filled heaters. Containers returned upon request.

The maximum amount accepted is 25 gallons or 220 pounds.No 25- or 50-gallon drums.

remain in your vehicle.

Acceptable items

All Events 9am - 3pm

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Do Not Bring electronics, appliances, asbestos, explosives, ammunition, medical waste, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, items containing Freon, tires or the following:

is not hazardous and can be placed in the trash once it is dry.Air dry latex paint or add absorbent material like kitty litter until paint becomes a solid.

are not hazardous and should be thrown in the trash.

should be disposed of in the secure drop boxes located in manyarea police stations, a list of which can be found in the Recycling Guide atMontgomeryCountyRecycles.org.

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• Please make sure that there is no plastic, plastic bags, batteries, cardboard, or metal, other than staples and paper clips in the waste.

• Bring documents in boxes or paper bags for ease of shredding on site • 2 boxes or paper bags per vehicle limit in consideration of other attendees • Volunteers will assist with removing documents from vehicles • Rain or shine • This event is open to residents of Montgomery County as a community service. Please, no

businesses.• Please note, capacity is limited and the event must close when trucks are full.

Shred One regularly participates in community shredding events which are sponsored by various organizations and governmental agencies. This offers residents in the community the opportunity to destroy their confidential documents and avoid the pitfalls of identity theft. Mobile shredding trucks perform all of the paper shredding on site. All shredded paper is recycled. Shred One is currently recycling paper at a rate which saves over 70,000 trees annually!

For additional information:Please visit MontgomeryCountyRecycles.org or call the recycling line at 610-278-3618.Please do not contact the host sites.

The Montgomery County Commissioners in conjunction with Shred One Security Corp. will be sponsoring community paper shredding events. FREE

The state's Covered Device Recycling Act prohibits televisions, computers and anything that connects to a computer from being picked up as trash. The Township's Ask your contracted hauler about electronics pickup and fees. Montgomery County recycling officials recommend the following options for drop-off electronics disposal:

Best Buy Pennsylvania stores no longer offer free recycling drop-off of TVs and computer monitors. Residents may still schedule a TV pickup for $99, according to Best Buy's website under "TV and Video Haul-Away Options." The stores still accept computers, printers, peripherals and various electronics at no charge and with no purchase required. Check the website for details.

The store accepts working TVs of any size and working computers and electronics.671 Bethlehem Pike,Montgomeryville, PA 18936,215-631-1570

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Spring-Ford Area Historical SocietythOn May 4 1884 a fire that originated in the

Yost grist mill quickly spread to the covered bridge nearby. By the time the fire had burned out the mill and bridge were left in ruins. This was not the first bridge lost by the local people. Several of the local residents still had memories of the original covered bridge being washed down stream by the high waters in 1850. Therefore it was not unusual to hear the words stronger and more permanent being used in the many of the discussions that were being held concerning the replacement of the bridge. The Phoenix Bridge Company in nearby Phoenixville, Pa. was known for its new-patented iron column that was used in both railroad and highway bridges. These iron columns, known for their superior strength, were manufactured by the Phoenix Iron Company and used by the Bridge Company all over the US. Stockholders awarded the contract to build a new iron bridge to the Phoenix Bridge Company at a cost of $13,000. Soon thereafter, beams were being shipped up on the canal and construction of the new bridge began. In the photo view above you can see the iron bridge with a name plaque mounted on the top. I always thought that this sign might say Spring City or Schuylkill River, but upon closer inspection of the old postcard you can make out the wording "Phoenix Bridge Co". This bridge was later purchased by the Montgomery and Chester County Commissioners for $35,000 and declared free of toll. In one of the local stories of the times a reference was made to the new "Permanent Bridge". That permanent structure would stand for only 38 years.

The Permanent Bridge

Postcard view of the Iron Bridge crossing the Schuylkill River at Spring City and Royersford.

The above drawings are from the Phoenix Bridge Company and represent the proposed bridge to be constructed between Spring City and Royersford.

Samuel Reeves patented the Phoenix Column in 1862. Although not widely used until the 1880's it represented a significant advance in engineering design. Unlike cast iron columns, it was made up of rolled wrought-iron segments riveted through flanges, enabling taller, heavier stronger structures with the ability to withstand vibration and buckling. It was produced at the Phoenix Iron Works, and extensively used by the Phoenix Bridge Company.

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Inside diameter of 4 13/16" as shown in the illustration above labeled B1. Two of these beams are used as main support beams in the Barn Museum of the SFAHS.

One Sunday afternoon when I was hosting at the old railroad station museum, a visitor told me about the party on the iron bridge. It was a story about the dedication ceremonies and big celebration held right after the bridge opened in 1884. Her grandmother's favorite story was telling all about dancing on the old bridge on that night of the celebration. She said that it was like one huge block party held right on the bridge. There were refreshments, vendors and even a band up on a platform playing music. Dancing and partying went on into the evening hours.

Actual cross section of a

column that was used in the old

Spring City Royersford Iron

Bridge.

The bridge was a vital link between the two towns. It was just as important then as it is now, probably more so. The closest alternate bridges back then were the same ones we use today, Linfield and Black Rock. The main difference is that in 1900 you were probably walking or in a horse and buggy. In 1922 the old iron bridge was dismantled and hauled away and replaced by the concrete structure that is still in use today. The Permanent Bridge as it was known had been in use only 38 years. It seems to me that this was a relatively short span of time, and certainly fell far below expectations. The covered bridge that it had replaced was 34 years old and if not for fire, might have lasted much longer. The most common explanation given for the demise of this bridge was rust and deterioration. These

conditions were caused by a lack of maintenance. The beams from the old bridge that I have seen look just fine. It is possible that there were joints that had weakened. I really don't know. What I think is that with progress and the automobile age being ushered in, a new wider more modern cement bridge was in order. That new modern bridge is now 81 years old. Hundreds and hundreds of cars cross it everyday. The iron bridge is but a memory, a place in history, a story from the past.

byWilliam C.

Brunner

The Spring FordArea Historical

Society

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PA 19468

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Work on your dog calmly sitting for the leash, calmly getting in and out of the car, and calmly walking beside you all individually. Don’t link these tasks together, or your dog will associate seeing the leash with going to daycare.

If you take your dog to daycare regularly, he/she has learned that the sooner you get inside, the sooner playtime starts. The practice of pulling you in has been repeated and reinforced with the reward of playing. Give yourself enough time to get into the daycare doors slowly and assertively.

Using the lure of meat or cheese treats will help your dog focus on you more than getting inside. Ask your dog for any calm behavior that you are reasonably sure will be completed, such as “sit.” Take a few steps toward the doors, repeat the request and then reward with the treat. Take another few steps and keep repeating and rewarding.

Once you are inside the daycare and your dog is accepting your treats, you can ask for one final sit as a staff member takes your dog by the leash. Release the sit with a happy “OK” and let your dog be led away to fun. Over time, you can add more duration between treats. Thank you for your excellent question! For more help with leash walking or other behavioral issues, we have various training options that are sure to fit both you and your dog’s needs!

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