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CMC Productions (PA) is back this summer by popular demand – sign your kids up today! Join your friends and neighbors!

Sign your kids up now We are excited to host our Thornbury for the 2011 Thornbury Township Seniors for some fun Township Summer Arts activities. The Township meeting and Recreation Camp room will be transformed into a movie (TTSARC)! Due to theatre! Enjoy a light dinner and the popular demand, we will show on July 9th. What happens in the extend camp through the future will depend on you as we intend first two weeks of August to provide a short survey for you to this year. Last year we complete during the dinner. Your input had a blast! It was hot is important to us and will determine but we stayed cool with future events and activities for our music, art, water fun, seniors. Maybe it is a knitting club or outdoor games and lots a senior wii game class… We want of new friendships. The to hear from you! Let us know what same great counselors kind of activities you would like to see will return in addition to offered in your community. some new faces. We offer a half day or a space is limited… sign up today! full day (bring a bag lunch). TTSARC is July 9, 2011 open to kids ages 6-12. We are looking Thornbury Township Summer Light dinner, survey and a movie forward to some new activities this Arts & Recreation Camp Weeks: time: 5:00pm summer, so stay tuned for more info! when: Monday–Friday August 13, 2011 Sign up by going to thornbury.org and 9:00am – 3:00pm Fun activity download the registration forms. June 20 – August 12 time: 5:00pm – Cindy & Chris McCord, COST: see website September 10, 2011 Camp Directors info: Cindy McCord Fun activity www.cmcproductionspa.com [email protected] time: 5:00pm

THORNBURY Township, COUNTY | 6 Township DRIVE, CHEYNEY, PA 19319 | TEL: 610.399.8383 | FAX: 610.399.3162 | www.thornbury.org township calendar & important contact numbers LETTER from the MANAGER

BY: Jeff Seagraves THORNBURY TOWNSHIP 6 Township Drive, Cheyney PA 19319 Hello fellow residents! We anticipate a great summer and Phone: 610.399.8383, Fax: 610.399.3162 look forward to seeing you at our many exciting planned events. Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday – Friday These events include the Fourth Friday Are you looking for additional chances to events which will be held on June 24th, serve your community? We have an “Adopt BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 22nd, August 26th and September a Road Program” that has been somewhat 1st & 3rd Wednesdays – 7:00pm 23rd. This is a great opportunity to come under staffed for the past several years and James Raith, Chairman and enjoy the park and see a movie under would like to invite you to sign up to clean James Kelly, Vice Chairman the stars. The June 24th event will feature a road in your neighborhood. Township Sheri Perkins, Supervisor a movie as well as an interesting and roads are available as well as state roads. interactive science show. Please plan to join Please contact the township if you are ZONING HEARING BOARD us for the fun! interested. 1st Monday of the Month (if needed) – 7:00pm I hope you have taken a look at the new Just a reminder to our residents that ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL features on our website, www.thornbury. homeowners are responsible for ensuring 3rd Thursday – 7:00pm org. As previously reported, we have that any vegetation on your property is PARK & RECREATION BOARD added two locations for residents to sign maintained and does not interfere with the 4th Tuesday – 7:00pm up for volunteer opportunities as well as a road and safety. HISTORICAL COMMISSION suggestion box. We were very happy to see 3rd Tuesday – 7:00pm that several residents have already utilized –Jeff Seagraves PLANNING COMMISSION these new features. Township Manager 2nd & 4th Wednesday – 7:00pm SEWER COMMITTEE 4th Thursday – 7:00pm PHOTOS from THE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP MANAGER On Friday April 28th our Township staff completed a fun team building project: Jeffrey T. Seagraves: 610.399.8383 ext.104 Gardening Day. It was a sunny spring day and the entire staff worked together to pull LICENSES & INSPECTION weeds, rake leaves, trim hedges, spread mulch and plant flowers. Ted McCandless: 610.399.8383 ext.103 Our goal was not only to build moral but PUBLIC WORKS to make the building more beautiful and Lindsey Price: 610.399.8372 ext.106 welcoming for staff and residents. TAX COLLECTOR Willard McMullin: 610.459.8475

WEST CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 484.266.1000 DISTRICT JUSTICE RICHARD CAPPELLI 610.558.3605 PA STATE POLICE EMERGENCY 484.840.1000 911 PA SENATOR – 26TH DISTRICT Edwin Erickson 610.853.4100 PA REP – 168TH DISTRICT Thomas H. Killion 610.325.1541 We planted geraniums the color of US REP–7TH DISTRICT coral, snow white azalea, robust Pat Meehan 202.225.2011 rhododendron, bold red and white new guinea impatiens among many US SENATORS other items. (Pictured: Jeff Seagraves Patrick Toomey 202.224.4254 and Geoff Carbutt) Robert Casey, Jr. 202.224.6324

PAGE 2 | SUMMER 2011 | www.thornbury.org letter from the Chairman from the BOARD of SUPERVISORS actions My fellow Supervisors and I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some information February 2, 2011 April 6, 2011 2 Adopted a supplemental and comments. 1 Re-approved Miller 1 Presented Recognition Health Policy for Thornbury The beautiful weather is finally Subdivision. Award to John Egan. Township Employees with here so please enjoy our parks. 2 Awarded Sludge All State Insurance. Thornbury Park will be hosting February 16, 2011 Hauling Contract to Aqua summer fun that we all enjoy! 1 Approved the Historical Wastewater Management. May 18, 2011 The Fourth Friday of every month Timeline Interpretive Sign 3 Authorized Open Space 3 Approved a donation to during the summer is always full Project. Purchase of 13 acres adjacent the Red Cross for $2500 for of activities like water slides, bands, to Thornbury Park. local disaster relief. hot dogs and movies – just to name March 2, 2011 a few. Last year was wonderful! We 1 Approved the Black Bell April 20, 2011 have many areas to explore around Farm Final Subdivision. 1 Adopted a pension plan our township besides Thornbury 2 Approved the Guilday ordinance. Park. Our passive recreation is Preliminary Subdivision Plan. 2 Approved Children’s Mental second to none. We have Bonner Health Awareness Week. Park and Martin Park, go for a hike March 16, 2011 and enjoy the outdoors. The new and 1 Approved the Paaby May 4, 2011 The Board of Supervisors makes 1 improved Palmer Arboretum serves Agreement of Sale for 8 scres. Awarded the 2011 Road a donation to the Red Cross as a peaceful park to enjoy a nice 2 Approved the Kressly Program Contract to A.F. for local disaster relief. game of hopscotch and a quiet lunch. Agreement of Sale for 20 acres. Damon. We have brochures available at the township building showing trails that have been established through from the PLANNING COMMISSION the woods by our volunteer boards. The peace and tranquility will make The Planning Commission has completed or is reviewing the following items: you come back! The summer sun can be brutal, Subdivision & Land Development Ordinances so please be certain to hydrate before 1 Guilday, Reverse Subdivision, Prelim. 1 Accessory Structure Regulations: you take on any summer activities. 5-Lot Subdivision, 67/75 Creek Rd., & Discussions continue regarding wind and Pay attention to your neighbors, 258 Old Gradyville Rd. Recommended to solar free-standing structures. young and old, your children and the Board of Supervisors for preliminary 2 Historic District Sign Ordinance: It is parents and to those who may live approval on 2/9/11. currently being discussed. alone. We are a caring community 2 Cannon, Black Bell Farm, Final 3 Comprehensive Plan: 2010 census and want everyone to be safe 2-Lot Subdivision, 594 Cheyney Rd. (No figures just became available and are through these warm months. development is proposed at this time) being utilized in our current discussions If anyone is interested in serving Recommended to the Board of Supervisors regarding our future goals and objectives. the township on any of our volunteer for approval on 2/9/11. boards or committees, please send 3 Wills Prelim./Final 3-Lot Subdivision, The Board of Supervisors has recently us a note or visit our website: www. 35 Locksley Rd. It is currently being appointed Herman Welsh to the Planning thornbury.org and we will let you discussed. Commission. He will replace Jim Moore. know when positions come available. 4 Paaby, Prelim./Final 4-Lot Subdivision, Jim has recently retired due to health issues. In closing, have a great Summer, 32/34 Westtown Rd. No improvements are We know you join us in wishing him all and we will see you around town! proposed for parcels 1, 3, and 4. Parcels 1, the best and a speedy recovery. We all 3, and 4 will be sold to adjacent neighbors. appreciate Jim’s years of service and look Parcel 2 will contain the existing dwelling forward to working with Herman. –Jim Raith, Chairman and will remain as an existing lot with no – Jim Bulkley, Chairman Board of Supervisors proposed improvements. Planning Commission

www.thornbury.org | SUMMER 2011 | PAGE 3 free water conservation workshops LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY 2011 photos The Delaware County Conservation District and Resources Council present “We All Live Downstream;” a free, multimedia, interactive presentation to inform residents on water conservation and storm water management practices for households, businesses and municipalities. You will learn about conserving water in your home, environmentally friendly auto care, sump pump drainage retrofits and proper function of storm water management basins. The series will also cover the benefits of native landscaping for water conservation, rain gardens and rain barrels. You can register several ways– Above: Senator Below: Board of Ted Erickson and please visit www.prc.org or Supervisors Vice Representative Tom www.delcocd.org or by call Chairman, J.P. Kelly Killion always make congratulating the (610) 892-9484. our Government Government Day Day a Priority! Quiz Winners. Right: Township Water Conservation and Rustin High School Manager, Jeff Seagraves, Students; Amelia Rullo, Stormwater Management assists J. Tylar Kelly in Ryan Malloy and completing his voter’s Workshop Dates Emily Leiby. registration card. Thursday, June 23, 2011 7-8:30pm Radnor Twp Municipal Building 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 7-8:30pm Thornbury Twp Municipal Building 6 Township Drive, Cheyney

brain teasers!

Question #1 I am in summer but not in winter, I am in June but not in December, I am in you but not in me, WHAT AM I? Question #2 What did the pig say at the

beach on a hot summer’s day?

#1: The letter U #2: I’m bacon! I’m #2: U letter The #1: Answers:

PAGE 4 | SUMMER 2011 | www.thornbury.org summer “fourth friday” events at thornbury park PARK and RECREATION NEWS

June 24, 2011 discount ticket list Mad Science and a Movie Come to Thornbury Park Thornbury Township has the following adventure park and as we host a Mad Science destination tickets at discount prices through the Pennsylvania Recreation night. The scientists will and Park Society. AMC movie tickets are always available at a discounted price entertain us with the launch of $7.50. We may have the opportunity to add more tickets to our list – please check of a real rocket from the www.thornbury.org for updates. (Prices are subject to change. Prices are as of 4/1/2011.) Pavilion! Afterward, stay and enjoy the hilarious and GATE SELLING YOU PARK AGE heartwarming story of the family PRICE PRICE SAVE movie, ‘Despicable Me.’ time: 7:00pm Adventure Aquarium Adult (13 & over) $24.56 $17.00 $7.56 Camden, NJ Child (2-12) $19.21 $13.00 $6.21 July 29, 2011

Splashy Party and a Movie Adult (12-59) $24.95 $23.00 $1.95 Baltimore Aquarium Senior (60 & over) $23.95 $22.00 $1.95 This family favorite always Baltimore, MD beats the heat with plenty of Child (3-11) $19.95 $18.00 $1.95 water slides. Try to predict

what the incredibly talented Clementon Park Splash World Rides/Water Park $37.99 $22.00 $15.99 Sand Man is going to sculpt! Clementon, NJ (48” & over) Afterwards, get comfortable and watch the entertaining movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ Dorney Park Allentown, PA Adult (48” or taller) Valid 4/30-9/18 $44.99 $33.00 $11.99 time: 4:00pm, Movie at dusk NOTE: Dorney’s gate price is LOWER than Junior (3+,under 48”)/Senior (Age 62+) $24.99 $23.00 $1.99 our selling price after 9/18/11. Park is closed on 9/10/11 for a private event. August 26, 2011 Makin’ Music and a Movie Educate and enrich the Dutch Wonderland Regular (age 3-59) (Sr. tickets at park only) $32.99 $29.00 $3.99 children with a Makin’ Lancaster, PA Music concert in the

pavilion. Then bring the kids Adult (9-54) $53.95 $43.00 $10.95 over to the field and laugh Hershey Park Child (3-8)/Senior(55-69) $32.95 $31.00 $1.95 Hershey, PA Early Adult (5/6-6/30, Sun-Fri) $53.95 $33.00 $20.95 with all the classic toys in Early Child (5/6-6/30, Sun-Fri) $32.95 $28.00 $4.95 the ‘Toy Story 3’ movie! time: 6:00pm Morey’s Piers Water Park (all day, age 2-65) $36.00 $28.00 $8.00 Wildwood, NJ Rides Only (48” & over) $48.00 $38.00 $10.00 September 23, 2011 NOTE: Combo ticket is valid for full day Amusement Piers and full day Water Park Adult (48” & over) Combo $61.00 $43.00 $18.00 Pass. These tickets never expire and can be Child (under 48”) Combo $48.00 $35.00 $13.00 Grand Finale Fireworks used on different days. and a Movie The kids will forget that school is back in session Zoo General Admission (age 2 & over) $18.00 $14.00 $4.00 with this grand finale in Philadelphia, PA September. ‘Megamind’ is the super vilian we will Six Flags Great Adventure Regular (3+) (Theme Park and Safari) $77.02 $30.00 $47.02 get to know and afterward Jackson, NJ Hurricane Harbor Water Park $39.99 $23.00 $16.99 everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy a truly amazing fireworks display! Splash Zone 4-Hour Ticket (age 3-64) $32.00 $20.00 $12.00 time: Dusk Wildwood, NJ

www.thornbury.org | SUMMER 2011 | PAGE 5 township codes regarding residential zoning HISTORIC COMMISSION

BY: Ric Miller The Code Enforcement Department has received complaints about alleged July 4th is a day filled with celebrations for our nation’s independence. activities in violation of Thornbury This summer, please take a moment to remember. Our past is all too easy to forget Township Code that are concerning because our ancestors did the hard part. It is up to us to honor and preserve their efforts. to us. Based on these concerns, we thought it would be helpful to inform The Declaration of Independence was annual dinner on May 3rd where our own you of the ordinance enacted in 2003. signed July 4, 1776. The Declaration was Mike Payton became the 22nd recipient Business activities with the promise and the Constitution was of the THS Luckenbach Service Award. Residential Zoning Districts are the fulfillment. Thomas Jefferson lived at This award is presented to someone who specifically prohibited within all the Graff house in Philadelphia (7th and has distinguished her/himself in the Residential Zoning Districts, except Market Streets) while he was writing the preservation, protection and promotion those that are in compliance with Declaration of Independence. of the history of our community. Mike Ordinance 1- 2003, No-impact home- On September 17, 1787, the becomes the fourth person from the based business Constitution was adopted by Historic Commission who has been so A business is considered operating the Constitutional Convention/ honored. from a residential property IF the Constitutional Congress in Philadelphia, Thanks to Joan Dehm and the THS activities conducted thereon are PA. It was ratified in 1788 and the Board, the dinner also became our venue of a nature normally carried on by promise was fulfilled. for presentation of the Historic Register commercial enterprises. Examples of With that vision in mind, on June 14, Plaques. These stately bronze plaques activities considered to constitute a 1777 the Continental Congress adopted were given to the owners of the nine business include but are not limited to: the following resolution. The flag of the historic resource properties located in • rental of rooms or facilities for United States will be thirteen stripes, Thornton’s Historic District. With the use by the public, and/or sale and alternate red and white. The union will approval and encouragement of the Board distribution of food and beverages; be the thirteen stars, white in a blue field of Supervisors, the Historic Commission • the storage of building materials representing a new constellation. The designed these plaques in 2009. They and/or construction equipment stars represented Delaware, Pennsylvania, represent our appreciation for the care anywhere on the property; New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, given to preserve these properties. It is • the daily trafficking of excavating, Massachusetts, , South our Commission’s goal to mount these lawn maintenance, and tree cutting Carolina, New Hampshire, , plaques on the front of each resource equipment to and from a residential New York, North Carolina and Rhode property for all to appreciate. Thank property; Island. The Pledge of Allegiance was you to property owners: Mr. and Mrs. • the mustering and/or dispatching written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy. Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. Carbutt, Mr. and of workers or commercial vehicles A natural born leader, George Mrs. Clinger, Mr. and Mrs. Dietz, Mr. from the property; Washington, was unanimously elected and Mrs. Ryan, Mr. Sheller and Mr. and • the erection of signs advertising president of the United States twice Mrs. Weersing. It is through their efforts the sale of repair, maintenance or by the Electoral College and remains that we are able to enjoy and learn from professional services not otherwise the only president to receive 100% of our past. They are a major part of why considered home occupations. the electoral votes. He essentially ran Thornton Village qualified for National unopposed. John Adams was his vice Register Status and today is officially Like any other violation, those president. Polls for this election opened recognized by the United States Office of whom do not abide by the ordinance on December 15, 1788 and closed the Interior. shall be issued citations and fined. January 10, 1789. Today, we have one day Visit the Historic Commission We trust you understand our dedicated to cast your vote which consists portion of the Township website at concern over the detrimental and of about 13 hours to vote. thornbury.org. detracting effect business activities In today’s news, the Thornbury –Ric Miller, Chairman have on residential areas. We live in a Historical Society (THS) hosted their Historic Commission beautiful community and are obliged to keep it as peaceful and harmonious “When the well is dry, we will know the worth of water” – Ben Franklin as possible.

PAGE 6 | SPRING 2011 | www.thornbury.org save-the-date for these summer events HISTORICAL TIMELINE PROJECT

Friday, June 17, 2011 update NEW! Electronic Friday Recycling Event The ground has been broken and installation has begun on the Historical Delaware County Community Timeline project. It was a beautiful morning on May 21st and most of Thornbury College is hosting this new event! Township was still fast asleep. Not these dedicated folks! They reported for duty at Accepting computers, computer 7:30am in Thornbury Park. This project should be complete by July 4th. So in addition to related equipment, TVs, and small the parade activities in the park that the Township provides, you will also be able to take a appliances (stereos, tape players, walk through our Township's history! microwaves, irons, toasters, blenders, vacuums, power tools). No freon, Pictured below, left to right: mercury or gas powered items. J.P. Kelly Vice Chairman, Sheri Perkins, Supervisor, time: 9:00am–1:00pm Joan Dehm, Mike Payton and Ric Miller place: Delaware County Community College

Saturday, June 25, 2011 Annual Shredding Event time: 10:00am–1:00pm place: Thornbury Twp Parking Lot

Monday, July 4, 2011 Fourth of July Parade Parade along Glen Mills Road to Thornbury Park. Games and refreshments. Call 610-399-8383 ext. 101 to register your float. info: Parade formation begins at 9:30am, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Parade begins at 10:00am and ends at Thornbury Park

July 21 and August 18, 2011 Classics in the Park Leave the kids at home and bring your favorite chair to the pavilion to enjoy just for fun… summer blender drinks a classic movie with friends. time: Sunset Dust off your blenders Frosty Cappuccino to beat the heat! Ingredients: August 11, 2011 • 1 cup low-fat (1%) milk Legacies and Lessons Orange Sunrise Smoothie • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup “An Evening With Abraham Lincoln” Ingredients: • 1 teaspoon instant espresso-coffee powder Thornbury Historical Society at • 1 cup(s) vanilla soy milk • 2 ice cubes Sweetwater Farm/Grace Winery, 50 • 1/4 cup(s) frozen orange juice concentrate • Sugar (optional) Sweetwater Road in Glen Mills. A • 2 tablespoon(s) orange marmalade • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon fundraiser to help Legacies & Lessons • 2 ice cubes In blender, combine milk, chocolate syrup, provide free programs, including The In blender, combine soy milk, orange juice espresso powder, and ice and blend until Pennsylvania Civil War Road Show. concentrate, marmalade and ice and blend mixture is smooth and frothy. Add sugar to time: 5:00–6:30pm until mixture is smooth and frothy. Pour taste, if you like. Pour into 2 chilled glasses. info: www.legaciesandlessons.org into 1 tall glass. Sprinkle with cinnamon for garnish.

www.thornbury.org | SPRING 2011 | PAGE 7 what’s – SUMMER 2011 – join us! Join us at the June 24, 2011 inside: Park for Mad Science & Movie PAGE 2 Township Manager Letter July 4, 2011 Township Photos Annual Fourth of PAGE 3 “Fourth July Parade Board of Supervisors Letter & Actions Planning Commission Actions Fridays” PAGE 4 July 29, 2011 Local Government Day Photos Splashy Party & Movie Free Water Conservation Workshops PAGE 5 Featuring August 26, 2011 “Fourth Friday” Events various family Makin’ Music & Movie Park and Recreation Discount Tickets PAGE 6 activities and September 23, 2011 Notes from the Historic Commission Grand Finale Residential Zoning Township Codes movies! PAGE 7 Fireworks & Movie SEE PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS Summer 2011 Events

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