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E A T R P K S Y, C OUNT B Building a better community for you!. E A R P Township of Cumru 1775 Welsh Road K , Mohnton, PA 19540 S Y Township Offices T Monday–Friday CumruC OU TwpN Summer 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Except Holidays Phone: 610-777-1343 Playground Fun Fax: 610-796-0850 CumruTownship.org

Board of Commissioners Meetings Third & Fifth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

President Tony J. Sacco

Vice President Edward L. Gottschall

Members Ruth O’Leary Barry E. Rohrbach Dave Kalin

Solicitor Michael A. Setley, Esq.

Engineer Great Valley Consultants, Inc. FALL 2012 2

TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU township cumru townshipnews fall Otherwise the Township Offices areopen Christmas, Christmas Day, halfofNew Year’s Eve Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, half the day before Day,Day,Independence Memorial Easter, before Friday Day,the President’s Year’sDay, New (If theyfallonaweekday): The Township Administrative OfficeswillbeclosedforthefollowingHolidays Meetings held3rd Tuesday ofeachmonthandthe5th Tuesdays, whenapplicable,at7:00p.m. BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS township at(610)777-1343fordetailsonhow todeclareyourinterest. the contact vacancy,please a with Boards our of one on serve to volunteer to like would you **If found be can schedule meeting online atwww.cumrutownship.org. monthly a with along commissions, and boards of listing full *A revenues, expenditures,taxation,andotherissuesthatarerelevanttothemunicipalfinancialenvironment. that purpose, the Township is seeking input from residents who possess an understanding of budgeting, For Panel. Finance Ribbon Blue the called committee new a formulating is Commissioners of Board The BLUE RIBBONFINANCEPANEL during Board this normal businesshours;call610-777-1343. The PensionBoardcurrentlyhasonevacancy.regarding questions any answer to available is assistant staff Aresponsibilities. and functions its perform to necessary deems committee the whenever meets Board Pension The PENSION BOARD business hours.Call610-777-1343. normal during VarianceApplication Zoning a regarding questions any answer to available is The Zoning Hearing Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A staff assistant ZONING HEARINGBOARD details. for Director Rec. the Contact programs. and events our with help to volunteers isfor looking always Board Recreation and Park The p.m. 6:00 at month the of Monday 2nd the meets Board The PARK AND RECREATION BOARD the applicationforplanreviewandfees;call610-777-1343. September and July (2nd Monday). Except: The p.m. Township 6:00 at month Secretary is each available of to Monday answer questions first about the meets Commission TownshipPlanning The PLANNING COMMISSION is assistant staff Amembers. available toanswerquestionsaboutthisCommission;call610-777-9595. the of convenience the at scheduled are interviews and Meetings CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Township CLOSINGS mEETING sCHEDULES

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ter hed? ters orm wa cumru of thomas Gardens building a better community of you! wa yomissing the w p us manage st help township The mixed rural and urban nature of Cumru Township is epitomized Township The mixed rural and urban nature of Cumru rescu- Department: Works Public the for spring of rite annual an by call one least at receives staff Township year, Every birds. baby ing for help to retrieve hatchlings that have fallen down a storm drain. grate a through fell poults, called turkeys, baby six 2011, of May In equipment heavy out called crew highway The Road. Candy along to move the grate as the mother hen nervously patrolled the area. ducklings April, fell 11 This into a catch basin along Barrington Dr. Duckling Rescue in The Wyomissing Creek is a small, but vitally important stream that flows through The our land community. that drains the rain water off the land into the Wyomissing Creek is called the Wyomissing Watershed. The Berks County Conservation District, in partnership with the Municipali- Cumru, and Spring, Shillington, Mohnton, Reading, Reading, ties of West importantare that areas identify will that plan a creating are Wyomissing called Creek, Wyomissing the of health the to improvements future the for Plan. In order to make the plan Coldwater Conservation the Wyomissing as thorough as it can be, we need to hear from YOU! knowledge, Your ive in You L Do ? ater “Good Rain Gone Wrong?” ater W is Storm W is Storm

If you find any animals trapped in storm sewars please cotnact our Public works Department at (610)777-1343. at Department works Public our cotnact please sewars storm in trapped animals any find you If in Thomas Gardens. The sewer crew was able to rescue all of the ducklings, including this vocal specimen. vocal this including ducklings, the of all rescue to able was crew sewer The Gardens. Thomas in

the storm drains when it rains or when we water our lawns and gardens. • into can run off Chemicals used to grow and maintain beautiful lawns and gardens, if not used properly, water runoff carries them through our storm drains and into our water. carries them through our storm water runoff • drip fluids (oil, antifreeze,grease, gasoline, paved areas where storm brake fluids, etc.) onto Vehicles and viruses to our water. • harmful bacteria, parasites contributing left on the ground get carried away by stormPet wastes water, empty into our waters, too, because storm water does not get treated! empty into our waters, too, because lake, river, stream, wetland, or coastal water. All of the pollutants storm water carries along the way the way All of the pollutants storm water carries along stream, wetland, or coastal water. lake, river, It eventually flows directly to a that make up storm sewer systems. It eventually flows directly to a of pipes and roadside ditches torm water travels through a system and erosion of stream banks. Storm water travels through a system flows or when it causes flooding s, dirt and other pollutants as it it when it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants as Storm water becomes a problem Why the sides of streets. Collectively, the draining water is called storm water runoff. the draining the sides of streets. Collectively, we call storm sewers. These are the drains you see at street corners or at low points on corners or at low points on These are the drains you see at street we call storm sewers. it rains or when snow and ice melt. The water seeps into the ground or drains into what ground or drains into what The water seeps into the melt. it rains or when snow and ice round and pavement when that flows across the ground and pavement when Storm water is water from precipitation What

If you have questions, please contact Kate O’Brien at the Berks County Conservation District at 610-372-4567. at District Conservation County Berks the at O’Brien Kate contact please questions, have you If concerns, questions, and comments about the Wyomissing Creek are vitally important to the creation of this plan.this of creation the to important vitally are Creek Wyomissing the about comments and questions, concerns, township of cumru

Interested in serving in your community? If so, we currently have vacancies on our Blue Ribbon Finance Panel, Municipal Authority, Park and Recreation Board, and Pension Board. We are also always looking for volunteers to aid the Park and Recreation Department. More details on our boards and panels can be found on page 2 of the newsletter. Call (610)777-1343 for more details.

Commissioner’s Achievement award

With our latest Board of Commissioner’s Achievement Award, we TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU TOWNSHIP honor Hamid Chaudhry. Hamid is a husband and father, a Cumru resident, a local business man, and a philanthropist with a very charitable heart. Owner of the Kenhorst and Exeter Dairy Queen’s, as well as, the recently open Mustang Grill, Hamid has found success and satisfaction in not only working hard to grow his business ventures, but also to give back to the community he lives and works in. He has certainly found his niche and has become a vital part of our community. Specifi- cally in Cumru, he has been active in the past on a few of our boards and commissions, has helped support our recreational programming, and has helped support our fire departments with a number of fundraising and recruitment efforts. Hamid is a friend of the Township, and certainly deserving of this award.

governor mifflin area Citizens Academy The Governor Mifflin Citizens Academy was created to aid the general public in understanding the inner workings of municipal government, and where exactly all of you tax dollars go, it will be airing during the month on September on YouTube and the participants websites. There will be segments covering all of the following topics:

• Recreation Services Governor Mifflin Area • School Athletic Facilities • Introduction to the Citizens Academy CITIZENS ACADEMY

• Overview of Municipal Government • Open Meetings and Right-to-Know Laws • Police Services • Fire Services • Library Services • Planning and Zoning • School Services • Public Works Services • Township Finance • Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Services • Borough Finance • Emergency Management Services • School Finance

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township of cumru TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU call before you dig No matter what season it is we always seem to have a few projects to check off our list or a few improvements we would like to make to our homes, with that in mind, the Township of Cumru would like to remind residents that “accessory structures”, including but not limited to sheds, decks, fences, and pools, require permits. Permits involving digging require a PA One Call by state law. Additional information about our permitting process and PA One Call can be found at the following links. http://www.pa1call.org/PA811/Public/ http://www.cumrutownship.org/departments/codeenforcement.html

tax collector information This information is also printed on the tax bills. Sitting Dates and Times March, April, July, and August hours (with the exception of CLOSURES noted below): - Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. O IP F C - Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SH U All other months (with the exception of CLOSURES noted Nbelow): M - Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (no Thursday hours)W R - Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. O U

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CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES B . - 9/20/2012 through 10/1/2012 E A R P - 12/18/2012 through 1/1/2013 K , S T Y Important Notes C OUN • ONLY FULL PAYMENT ACCEPTED. ONLY EXACT PAYMENT ACCEPTED. • Refuse fee: After 12/31/2012, unpaid refuse charges are sent to collection agency for payment. • Real estate taxes: After 12/31/2011, unpaid real estate tax bills are collected by Berks County Tax Claim, 610 478 6625. A fee of $15.00 per bill is added, when filed with Governor Mifflin Area Berks County Tax Claim. As of 2/1/2013, ¾% interest is added per month. • Per capita taxes: Per capita tax is assessed for any person 18 years of age or older, CITIZENS ACADEMY working or not working. Bills dated July, if not paid by 12/31/2012, will be submitted to GH Harris collection agency, 570 639 5005. Bills dated November, if not paid by April 30, will be submitted to GH Harris collection agency. • A drop box is available inside the Cumru Township Office Building at 1775 Welsh Rd., Mohnton, PA. DO NOT LEAVE CASH IN THE DROP BOX. Regular office hours are • Library Services 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Township holidays are as follows: New Year’s • School Services Day, Presidents’ Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Columbus • Township Finance Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, after 12:00 p.m. day before • Borough Finance Christmas, Christmas Day, after 12:00 p.m. day before New Year. The office closes for • School Finance 2012 on December 31, 2012, at 12:00 p.m.

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period when the trail sees decreased activity. activity. period when the trail sees decreased Trail east of Route 724. That will occur sometime during December and run through March, a time time a March, through run and December during sometime occur will That 724. Route of east Trail an extended period of lane restrictions. The project also requires closure of a section of the Thun quickly as possible. They believe the short term closure will be less of a burden to motorist, then PennDOT has allowed the full closure of sections of Route 724 in order to complete this project as as project this complete to order in 724 Route of sections of closure full the allowed has PennDOT expect delays. expect delays. section of the project from Mountain View Road to Route 724. One lane will remain open to traffic, traffic, to open remain will lane One 724. Route to Road View Mountain from project the of section 2. Once the Route 724 section of project is complete crews will then begin work on the Route 10 traffic. traffic. interchange as quickly as possible; in order to limit the amount of time the road is closed to thru 1. Crews will focus on completing the Route 724 section of the project from Route 10 to the I-176 The project will be completed in two phases: The project will detour routes will also be under construction, so expect traffic delays. so expect traffic will also be under construction, detour routes will be detoured onto Route 422 and Interstate 176 during the closure of Route 724. Both to pass.The entire project is expected to take no more than a year for completion and traffic to pass.The entire project is expected to take no more than a year for completion and traffic 724 will be CLOSED, abet with lane restrictions to allow emergency vehicles and local traffic traffic local and vehicles emergency allow to restrictions lane with abet CLOSED, be will 724 section of Route 724 from Route 10 to the Interstate 176 interchange. This Section of Route Route of Section This interchange. 176 Interstate the to 10 Route from 724 Route of section will result in lane restrictions on Route 10 south of Mountain View Road and the closure of a a of closure the and Road View Mountain of south 10 Route on restrictions lane in result will The Reading Area Water Authority is installing Area a which The Water new Reading water main in Cumru Township, complete lacement Route 625 now Open-bridge rep 8

TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU resident cumru township news fall 2012 steel and bimetallic cans and plastics), the scrap metal container and the scrap tire scrap the and container. container metal scrap the plastics), and cans bimetallic and steel So what that leaves is the Cardboard/Paper container, the Co-mingled container (glass, 3) The clothingdropoff areahasalreadybeenremoved. oil isgoingtobeeliminated. 2) The area where we had containers for batteries, used eyeglasses and waste vegetable printers, computermonitors,etc. accepting TV’s,be longer no will we so away taken be to going is box electronics 1) The A fewchanges havebeenmadeattherecyclingcenter: Cumru Township facebook P WESTERN BERKSLANDFILL RECYCLINGCENTER Cumrut ownship.org services way to keep stay connected with Cumru Township! page. With instant notifications, there is no better thing going on in your community, please like our tion. If you would like to stay up to date with every- meeting schedules and other closings, important Township informa- road sales, property surplus flyers, event events, upcoming with daily status to 1000peopleperweek.We areupdatingour closereaching is page our and likes 150 to close has grownbyleapsandbounds.We nowhave followingfacebook newsletter,our last our Since our site. So if you have a question check there first. there check question a have you if So site. our may needto knowaboutthe Township isavailableon along thetop ofthepage.Just about everythingyou formation, and business/resident services pages are in- community information, commission pages, and board home department our of All column. hand deadlines andhours, etc.areallavailableintheleft collection tax procedures, rental information, codes schedules, Meeting find. to easier information after sought most the make to facelift small a undergone our lastnewsletterthehomepageofwebsite has Since public. the to available information make to need increasing ever the and feedback resident on basedgrowing and changing always is website Our age 9

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cility fa te was ard y Hours of Operation: 9:00am-1:00pm Hours of Operation: ONLY by police and is under video surveillance. Yard waste will not be accepted on any other day waste will not be Yard *In order to comply at the yard off dropped to be proposed items with PaDEP regulations, waste facility may be declined at the Township’s Fines of up to $300 will be issued for illegal to residents of Cumru. dumping. Open ONLY commercial No required! be will Identification patrolled be will site The allowed. are vehicles Open -Stumps and/or stump grindings -Grass -Plastic Bags -Root Balls or Painted Wood -Treated -Railroad Ties wide) 6in & long 5ft than (larger Branches -Tree -Glass -Trash -Dirt or Sod -Concrete or Brick -Rocks The following items will be accepted: The following -Leaves -Garden Debris -Brush and Bushes Trimmings -Tree -Weeds -Flowers and Garden Plants -Kraft Paper Bags be accepted: The following items will NOT resident

great service it offers. Facility certainly proved it’s worth, and many residents took advantage of the worth, and many residents took advantage of the Facility certainly proved it’s During the fall, after all the storms blew through our area the Yard Waste Waste Yard our area the During the fall, after all the storms blew through

Winter Hours (January-March): Winter

10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm public works Resident information Snow Storms: The Township is broken up into 9 snow districts; each one is assigned a driver and truck. We also have 8 other trucks to assist the primary crews and in case of a breakdown. During a storm, we will usually follow these guidelines: • Up to three (3”) inches of accumulation, the roads will be salted as the storm progresses. Depending on the storm, plowing may not begin until there is at least three (3”) inches of accumulation. • Over three (3”) inches of accumulation, the road will be plowed as parked cars permit. Special care will be taken to avoid pushing snow into driveway openings. The number and frequency of passes that the plow will make depends on the intensity, duration and type of frozen precipitation. However, no two storm events are the same and temperature, duration, intensity, type of precipitation, time of day, time of year, manpower levels, equipment availability, and many other factors will vary from storm to storm. The number TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU TOWNSHIP and position of vehicles parked on the road will seriously impact the Township’s ability to push snow off of the road. The public can help by staying off of the roads until they are cleared and by not depositing snow from driveways, vehicles, and sidewalks on to the roads. It is important to note that it is illegal to deposit snow onto the roadway and is punishable by fine.

Grass Clippings: Most people know that rain runs off roofs, streets, and other hard surfaces into storm drains. What many people don’t realize is how storm water collects debris, like yard waste and litter. Solid materials bundle together at storm drains and block the flow of rain into storm water pipes. This can result in localized flooding that could have been prevented. Solid materials that get through the storm water system flow directly into local creeks and rivers, often containing pollutants that are harmful to aquatic ecosystems. Like many other municipalities, Cumru Township is responsible for enforcing regulations to minimize yard waste, litter, and other debris in storm water. Accordingly, by Ordinance No. 658, as amended, Cumru Township prohibits the disposal of grass clippings and other material in streets, unless clippings are removed from streets by one hour after sunset on the day on which such clippings are deposited in the street. When it rains, everyone is downstream of someone.

Snow Emergency Routes: Throughout the winter months, an extensive list of the snow emergency routes within the Township of Cumru will be available under the Highway Department section of the Township’s website.

no Sewer deductions: For those sanitary sewer customers on public water, Cumru Township is discontinuing the practice of deductions for pool fill-ups or other water that does not go through the sanitary sewer system. Sewer consumption will be based solely on water consumption, as required by ordinance.

SEWER VENTS: Sewer vents and clean-outs are a critical part of every building’s sanitary sewer lateral. They provide access for repair, maintenance and inspection of the sewer pipes that convey sewage from a building to the Township’s sewer collection system. The sewer vents and clean-outs are owned by and the responsibility of the property owner. The area around the sewer vents and clean-outs must be kept clear of vegetation, land- scaping, and other permanent structures.

POTHOLES: The Highway Department fills potholes all year round. Please call (610) 777-1343 to report potholes and a crew will be dispatched.

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f you see a street light that is out or stuck on, The Township The will Township begin picking leaves on all dedi- Trees and vegetation must be trimmed to provide at and vegetation must be trimmed to provide Trees Residents are encouraged to call the Township before they contact a plumber in the event of of event the in plumber a contact they before Township the call to encouraged are Residents

through the Township. collection. No special arrangements will be made for pick up. Your leaves will be collected on our next cyclenext our on collected be will leaves Your up. pick for made be will arrangements special No collection. times of the season, the Township may also assign the times Sewer of Department the and season, Township Mechanics the to assist in leaf way Department staff (nine men) is assigned to leaf collection duty on a daily basis. During the heaviest five leaf vacuum machines dedicated to leaf collection. With the exception of emergencies, the entire High- entire the emergencies, of exception the With collection. leaf to dedicated machines vacuum leaf five adhere to a set schedule. The Township has six trucks andadhere to a set Township The schedule. ule. Due to the nature of leaf collection, it is not possible to continuing basis, but without a published day or area sched- area or day published a without but basis, continuing Leaf collection crews will work through the on Township a sticks, branches, or other yard debris will not be collected. January through September. Leaves that are mixed with January through September. Leaves may be placed in regular refuse containers from or containers will not be picked up during this time of year. should not be placed in bags or containers. Leaves in bags Leaves should be placed in the gutter for collection. Leavescollection. for gutter the in placed be should Leaves snowfall. significant first the until or weeks nine for continue contact a plumber. There is no charge for this service.” contact a plumber. cated roads on the second Tuesday of October and will trap, the Township will advise the property owner to Township trap, the Leaf Collection: property owner’s section of the lateral or the building (Ordinance No. 137) damage vehicles and block sidewalks. Department will clear the blockage. If the clog is on the canbranches Low streets. above clearance of (14’) least at and or in the Township’s Section of the lateral the Sewer sidewalksabove clearance of (7’6’’) feet half one and seven least sewer main and sewer lateral. If the clog is in the main TREE TRIMMING: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm or after hours will at check (610) the 607-1815. The Township waste electricity. as properly functioning lights; however we do not want to want not do we however lights; functioning properly as electricity, so street lights that are stuck on cost the samethe cost on stuck are that lights street so electricity, at (610) 777-1343. The Township pays a flat rate for the Township at The (610) 777-1343. Street I Department Works Public the to it report and call please

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TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU public safety cumru townshipnews fall2012 and Kenhorst. to theBoroughsofMohnton, Shillington, to Brecknock and Spring Townships, and response aid mutual also automatic We provide miles. square twenty-one of area an Townshipcovers The growing. constantly is and census) (2010 15,000 The Township’s population is a little over Jurisdictions Served: tion trades,andcomputerexperience. construc- services, financial keeping, record nity. We needsupportpersonnelwithskillsin commu - your serve can you ways other are there fighting fire in interested not are you If OTHER WAYS TO SERVE [email protected] Call 610-777-1343oremail • • • • • Here isalistofhowthevolunteersarerecognized: VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION people fromtraffic accidents,orassistingwithnaturaldisasters. We canberespondingtomedicalemergencies,hazardousmaterialincidents,rescuing Every daywehelptosavelives–andnotonlybyfightingfires. Thinking for you.We providethetrainingandequipmenttodojob. If youareabletolearnandgiveofyourtimeservethecommunitywehaverightjob and parentalconsent. Firefighters programisavailableforvolunteers,ages14to17years,withworkingpapers Senior membershipisopentosuccessfulapplicantswhoare18yearsandover. A Junior HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER Fire Chief’sReport 475 MohnsHillRd Station 1 Awards/Recognition Dinner Hepatitis-B vaccinations Use ofFitnessRoom Medical Examination Receive astipendattheendofyearforparticipationinllactivities. about joining the Fire 453 ChurchRd Station 2 NEwCTFDWebpage partments/firedepartment.html http://www.cumrutownship.org/de- forms. at us application Visit necessary the even ing, ship andvolunteer - regarding member- formation youneed also findallthein- can unnecessary You searching. any without more much and events, coming nel, apparatus,up- mation onperson- infor- find know can proved offering from the fire department. You im- much a is changes biggest the of One es. site recently you may have notice a few chang- If youhavebeenontheCumru Township web- and RescueService? 743 MountainView Rd Station 3 TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU 13

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Cumru Township Police Department Township Cumru Chief Jed Habecker anonymously via Crime Alert Berks at www.alertberks.org or by calling 877-373-9913. or by calling 877-373-9913. Berks at www.alertberks.org Alert anonymously via Crime can be contacted by calling (610) 777-9595. Tips regarding criminal activity can also be made directed to the appropriate police jurisdiction where the offense occurred. Cumru Township Police Police Township Cumru occurred. offense the where jurisdiction police appropriate the to directed Persons wishing to report illegal activity in progress are urged to call 911. Other reports should be be should reports Other 911. call to urged are progress in activity illegal report to wishing Persons fullest extent. these activities pose to the general public will not be tolerated. Violators will be prosecuted to the the to prosecuted be will Violators tolerated. be not will public general the to pose activities these to these areas. Blatant disregard for the wishes of the property owners and the obvious hazard obvious hazard the property owners and the to these areas. Blatant disregard for the wishes of In response to these illegal activities, Cumru Police Township will be deploying directed patrols Code. Operation of unregistered vehicles on public roadways is prohibited by the Pennsylvania Vehicle whether it is by vehicle or on foot. Norfolk Southern Railroad has a strict no trespassing policy on all railroad property regardless of property with similar penalties. The Neversink Mountain Conservancy has a similar policy prohibiting motorized vehicles on their some cases the surrounding roadways. some cases the surrounding Neversink Mountain Conservancy and surrounding property, surrounding railroad property, and in in and property, railroad surrounding property, surrounding and Conservancy Mountain Neversink In addition to the Thun Trail, reports have also been received of similar activity on the trails of Trail, the Thun In addition to the and at other points on the trail explaining that motor vehicles are prohibited. and at other points on the trail safety of the public who are lawfully using the trail. There are signs posted at public access points points access public at posted signs are There trail. the using lawfully are who public the of safety on the Thun Trail. Violators may be arrested for trespassing or any other acts that endanger the Other than emergency vehicles on official business, motorized vehicles of any kind are prohibited prohibited are kind any of vehicles motorized business, official on vehicles emergency than Other passing walkers and bicyclists in very close proximity. passing walkers and bicyclists are typically being operated in an extremely reckless manner traveling at very high speeds and and speeds high very at traveling manner reckless extremely an in operated being typically are trail crosses into the City of Reading and as far east on the trail as Birdsboro. These vehicles vehicles These Birdsboro. as trail the on east far as and Reading of City the into crosses trail operated on the Thun Trail in Cumru Township. We are aware of similar complaints where the the where complaints similar of aware are We Township. Cumru in Trail Thun the on operated The Police Department is investigating numerous complaints of ATV’s and dirt bikes being and around the trails. trails. and around the There has been an increase in incidents involving motorized vehicles being illegally operated on The Police Dept. is currently beefing upTrail patrols hiking/biking on areas. and around Thun the of a specified address. Further information is available at www.crimemapping.com. address. Further information of a specified actually subscribe to receive e-mail alerts when crimes are reported within a certain radius radius certain a within reported are crimes when alerts e-mail receive to subscribe actually This crime mapping project is open to the general public via the internet. The public can departments in Berks County, in a venture to do Crime Mapping throughout the county. The Cumru Twp. Police Dept. has joined the District Attorney’s office, along with the other other the with along office, Attorney’s District the joined has Dept. Police Twp. Cumru The ge NEw CTFD Web pa 14

TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU community cumru townshipnews fall2012 Mifflin Community the gymnasium is available for rentals. Financial aid is available, call for more information. youth center, and round area. Youthyear child-watch running and are gymnasium, programs adult and interactive center, fitness astate-of-the-art offers YMCA Area Mifflin The Mifflin are Sunday 12:00PM – 4:00PM Saturday 8:00 AM –2:00PM Friday 6:00 AM –7:00PM Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM –8:30 PM Hours (610) 750-5036 Mohnton, PA 19540 140 ChestnutStreet Rick Wagner, ExecutiveDirector Contact: Thursdays 6:45pm-EveningStorytime Wednesdays 9:30am-StoryRiderstime Tuesdays 10:45am- Toddler Storytime Tuesdays 9:30am-PreschoolStorytime Children’s Programs/Events: Web: Phone: 610-777-3911 Contact: http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/mifflincl/ ymca information Library http://www.ymca-berkscounty.org Call forScheduling-ComputerClasses 1st &3rd Thursday 6:30pm-Writers Group Mondays 6:30pm-StitchingGroup Adult Programs/Events: Museum andtheHeritageSociety MCL hasguestpassesforReadingPublic E-nooks nowavailablefordownload Latest Updates: Sun: Closed Fri: 9-1 Wed: 9-5 Mon: 9-8 Library Hours: Sat: 9-4 Thurs: 9-8 Tues: 9-8 community information TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU 15 EEC building a better community for you! information st fore nolde

Tuesday November 20, 2012 November Tuesday “Forests” Session 1; 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. “Bats” Session 2; 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. 2013 March 27, Wednesday “Amphibians” Session 1; 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. “Dig It!” Session 2; 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. community

No registration necessary. No fee. Meet in McConnell Education Hall. No registration necessary. activity. Accompanying adult participates with their child. Accompanying adult participates with their child. activity. This program begins with a nature themed seasonally appropriate story followed by an outdoor story followed by an outdoor This program begins with a nature themed seasonally appropriate HIDE N SEEKERS-Story Time and Nature Walk for Children with Accompanying Adult Accompanying with Children for Walk Nature and Time SEEKERS-Story N HIDE

Mon. October 1, 11:00a.m.–12:00p.m. Botany Walk

every month October through May 9:30a.m. No fee. Meet in the Mansion Library every month October through May 9:30a.m. No fee. Meet Bringing a breakfast item is optional. Please call to Program register. is held the first Monday of walk in Nolde Forest. Bring your own nature/environment themed recommendations to share. Join our staff librarian for a morning of mind exercising discussion, followed by a body-exercising Mon. October 1, 9:30a.m.–12:00p.m. “Books and Boots” event. No registration required. For more information go to www.dvoa.org event. No registration required. Indoor overview followed by outdoor beginner course. Small fee for orienteering map collected at at collected map orienteering for fee Small course. beginner outdoor by followed overview Indoor Introduction to orienteering for beginners. Hosted by Delaware Valley Orienteering Association. Orienteering with DVOA-Family Program Orienteering with DVOA-Family Sat. September 29, 10:00–11:30a.m. 2910 New Holland Rd. Reading PA 19607 610-796-3699 PA 2910 New Holland Rd. Reading Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center Nolde Forest Environmental All listed events are free and open to the public All listed events are free and ______Students participating in sessions 1&2 can bring a packed lunch and drink. Students participating in sessions crafts. Pre-Registration is required and limited. Participants need to be prepared for time outdoors. outdoors. time for prepared be to need Participants limited. and required is Pre-Registration crafts. Each session is $10 per participant. Activities include eco-games, hands-on activities, hiking, & Session 2; 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. “Rocks” Session 2; 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Session 1; 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. “Winter” Session 1; 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Thursday December 27, 2012 Thursday December And Penn’s Adventurers - ages 9-13 Adventurers And Penn’s For Outdoor Explorers - ages 6-8 For Outdoor Explorers Naturalist Camps Naturalist Sundays: October 7, 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. s+and+liverworts s+and+liverworts ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344952359&sr=1-1&keywords=mosse http://www.amazon.com/Outstanding-Mosses-Liverworts-Pennsylvania-Nearby/dp/0976092573/ Book available through Amazon Book available through istration necessary. No fee. Meet at Nolde Mansion. istration necessary. lege and author of Outstanding Mosses & Liverworts of Pennsylvania and Nearby States. No reg- No States. Nearby and Pennsylvania of Liverworts & Mosses Outstanding of author and lege Explore the forest and learn botany ID skills. The walk is led by Dr. Susan Munch of Albright Explore Col- the forest and learn Susan botany Munch ID The of skills. walk is led by Dr. http://www.ymca-berkscounty.org 16

TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU community cumru township news fall 2012 Cost: $8. Registration with payment to instructor due: October 12. Co-Sponsor: Spring TownshipSpring Parks &Recreation \Department. Co-Sponsor: 12. October due: instructor to payment with Registration $8. Cost: Create alivetreeornament madeoflacyevergreens,mossandothernaturalmaterialswithpark volunteerBarbaraMills. Terrarium Tree Ornament,10AM,Heritage Center Saturday, October20 leave behind. Cost: $5. Registration with payment due: October 15. More details by calling 610.374.8839. Where havealltheflowersgone?Joinusaswemeander throughthefieldsandmarvelintreasuresthatwildflowers Roots toWings: Traveling Seeds, 10AM,HeritageCenter Thursday, October18 reproduction ofvarioussalamandersandfrogs. Local naturalist and Mengel Natural History Society President, Richard Bonnett, shares the amphibian A Year inthe LifeofaVernal Pool,2PM,HeritageCenter Sunday, October14 parks andRecreation. TownshipSpring Co-Sponsor: blankets. and chairs lawn Bring up. and 3 ages For McSurdy. Owl” “Big Dave with drum a of beat the to dance to learn and the Indian of American stories nature Enjoy Indian StoriesandDancesbytheCampfire,6PM,HeritageCenter Saturday, October 13 Houseboat. Take arideonthemulepoweredcarousel. Gruber Wagon Works. Take a tour of the Hiester Canal Center, Grist Melcher’s Mill and “Mildred” the thein engine Otto the of running and equipment farm antique vendors, crafts and arts see to Center Heritage the of grounds the stroll Come daily! music live and food great demonstrations, Displays, 11AM-4:30PM, Heritage Center, $5ParkingFee Saturday, October 6&Sunday, October7,31st Annual HeritageFestival Muhlenberg Twp Haunted Berks County Spring TwpChristmas rip T Registration beginsSeptember4th610-678-5399orpayandregisteronlinewww.springtwpberks.org cludes a delicious full course meal from appetizer to choice of entrée and Hunterdon’s famous dessert in- buffet. orchestra.Trip onstage live a by backed compositions Yuletideclassic and dance spectacular skits, ous Join us for a holiday celebration featuring an original holiday son and dance fest with traditional carols, humor- Date:December4,2012 A PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS2012atHunterdonHillsPlayhouse www.muhlenbergtwp.com or become our friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mtparks. 610-929-1503. at activities other our and details in the Temple.of all out check can 4PM. They at 7 Oct. Sun., of date Rain family.entire the the is Templeevent other The Rd. Kutztown along 6PM at 6 Oct. Sat., Parade, Halloween for Fun 10:30PM. to 6:30 from 30 & 29 28, Sept., on Park Dietrich Jim at barn and hayride Hollow Haunted Recrea information Cost: $92.00 tion Dept yride F all Programs community Exeter TWP Halloween information yride TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU 17

yride events Open Rain or Shine! Open Rain or Shine! Sunday, October 28 Sunday, Saturday, October 20 October Saturday, Saturday, October 27 Saturday, local t building a better community for you! information on group size. Dress for the weather. on group size. October 5th, 6th, 7th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM to 9:30 PM October 5th, 6th, 7th from 6:30 Halloween Ha

October 22. To register call 610.374.2944. To October 22. WP T Exeter $4 for Adults $2 for Children/Students *Children under 5 are FREE* 5 are FREE* Adults $2 for Children/Students *Children under $4 for Trout Run Sports Complex (at the junction of Neversink & Painted Sky Rd. Complex (at the junction of Neversink & Painted Sky Rd. Run Sports Trout community Backpack Picnic Hike, 11AM, Antietam Lake (Parking Lot, Angora Road) Angora Lot, Lake (Parking Antietam 11AM, Picnic Hike, Backpack Saturday at 7:30. Prizes for different categories. (Compliments of the Exeter Dairy Queen) categories. (Compliments of the Exeter Saturday at 7:30. Prizes for different en hike for kids and families. and families. Halloween hike for kids from facts in this fun and educational separating myths a see our website for more gre Creatures of the Night Trail Walk, 5PM-8PM, Antietam Lake Park (Park off Angora Road) Lake Park (Park off Antietam 5PM-8PM, Walk, Trail Night Creatures of the AND LADIES AND CRAFT STATIONS (FREE) COMPLIMENTS OF METRO AND PNC BANK! AND PNC BANK! (FREE) COMPLIMENTS OF METRO STATIONS AND CRAFT AND LADIES IF YOU MISSED IT THE FIRST WEEKEND OR WANT TO BE SCARED SOME MORE COME DO IT AGAIN! MORE COME DO IT BE SCARED SOME TO WEEKEND OR WANT THE FIRST YOU MISSED IT IF THE HAUNTED HOUSE WILL BE OPEN ON OCTOBER 12TH 13TH AND 14TH FROM 6:30 TO 9:00 PMTO AND 14TH FROM 6:30 12TH 13TH BE OPEN ON OCTOBER THE HAUNTED HOUSE WILL on Friday and Saturday... but it is still a haunted house! It will be scarier on Sunday! Cost is $3 but it is still a haunted house! It will be scarier on Sunday! Cost is $3 on Friday and Saturday...

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Guided walks every 15 minutes. Costumes optional. Cost: $5. Registration with payment due: with payment due: optional. Cost: $5. Registration 15 minutes. Costumes Guided walks every CARNIVAL GAMES! (Costs Extra!) Proceeds will benefit the Exeter Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other non-profit will benefit the Exeter Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other GAMES! (Costs Extra!) Proceeds CARNIVAL

THE HAUNTED HOUSE IS STAYING OPEN AN EXTRA WEEKEND! It will be more “family friendly” WEEKEND! It will be more “family friendly” AN EXTRA OPEN THE HAUNTED HOUSE IS STAYING “Leave No Trace” outdoor ethics along our way. Time and length of the hike will vary depending vary depending of the hike will and length Time along our way. ethics outdoor Trace” No “Leave

agencies of Exeter! DANCE PARTY! Sunday from 7-9 (Music provided by DJ Special D) COSTUME CONTEST! Sunday from 7-9 (Music provided by DJ Special D) COSTUME agencies of Exeter! DANCE PARTY!

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Remember Me: Gravestone Iconography of the Early Pennsylvania Germans, 2PM, Beidler House of the Early Pennsylvania Germans, 2PM, Beidler Remember Me: Gravestone Iconography

Hike around Antietam Lake with Parks staff. Bring a packed lunch. We’ll stop to eat and practice eat and practice stop to lunch. We’ll Bring a packed staff. Lake with Parks Antietam Hike around DON’T FORGET: THERE’S FREE HOT CHOCOLATE, CIDER AND COOKIES DONATED BY LORDS LORDS BY AND COOKIES DONATED CIDER CHOCOLATE, FREE HOT THERE’S FORGET: DON’T

THE HAUNTED HAYRIDE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY OCT. 7TH AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN! FOR BE SUITABLE NOT AND MAY 7TH OCT. BE HELD ON SUNDAY WILL THE HAUNTED HAYRIDE

Historian Michlle Lynch presents a PowerPoint, featuring photography of David Hafer. See beautiful featuring photography of David Hafer. presents a PowerPoint, Historian Michlle Lynch OR, make a right off the Mt. Penn exit of the 422 Bypass) SIGNS WILL BE POSTED BY THE ROADSIDE!!! THE ROADSIDE!!! BE POSTED BY WILL SIGNS 422 Bypass) the Mt. Penn exit of the make a right off OR, Programs all F tion Dept information Recrea Twp T rip mas Christ Twp Spring Berks County community 18

TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU park &recreation cumru townshipnews fall2012 Direct or [email protected]. 121x. Director,(610)777-1343 Recreation at Gausch, Samson to directed be can events our out aboutcomments or 21. questions & Any 20 pages on schedule recreation 2012 remaining the on 12:30pm. & 9:00am at Registration will be limited to 100 each sitting, so register early.1st YouDecember can find on detailed information Santa with lunch) (or Breakfast our hosting be will we programing, 2012 our up wrap to Then meeting. Board Recreation and Park January our during declaredbe will winner a submissions, for up Contest Decoration Holiday our opening be will we friendly festivities with plenty of food, crafts, contests, hayrides, live music, and fun! In November crafts, this is the place to be. In the afternoon from 12:30pm-3:00pm we’ll have all the usual family another CraftFairinthemorningfrom9:00am-12:00pm.Sowhetheryou’relookingto buy orsell holding be We’ll Festival. Leaf Autumn Annual our have haswe October June in in Also positive. very classes been first our from Feedback scheduled. Classes Prevention Rape Self of for round Defense another have we October into Moving game. Eagles Philadelphia a of halftime at are expecting a great turn out and winners of each age division move on for a chance to compete We7:00pm. at Field Multipurpose GM the at lights the andunder Pass, 8-15 children Punt, for Competition third Kick our holding be will we 29th, September On Wednesday. on back to back WalkingTapThursday,Aerobics and & and Tuesday on Fitness Monday,Zumba on Dance Belly In September we thewill be hosting four nights of dance classes on a week. We have Beginnerhorizon. programs and events of plenty have still we gone, and come has year the of season next summer. arsenal. Overall,wewereveryhappywithourprograming,andarehopingtoexpandevenmore self-defenseand self-awareness their to add to tools valuable few a quite gained attendance in our final movie of the season. The self-defense classes were targeted toward women, and those off slow with only a few participants, but by startedAugust we had close to 40 people in attendance for nights movie family The classes. self-defense and nights movies family were summer went wellhavingapreviousseasonunderourbelts.Ourtwonewadditionstotheprogramthis thingsand programing athletic ran we that year second the was This nights. volleyball pick-up few a quite and league basketball full our in fit to able were we summer, this had we weather Aerobics and Zumba Fitness classes through the summer, both well attended. Even with the wet Danceof session a ran Wealso time. great a had attendance in children the of all and August with afewnewadditions.OursummerplaygroundprogramranfromlateJunethroughearly program ideas

outside instructors) please contact us at [email protected] or (610)777-1343 x. 121. are a qualified instructor looking for a home (our Warren Recreation Center is available for use by expanding our programming. So if you have any suggestions, comments, concerns, etc. or if you 15,000+ residents, we will certainly have a much bigger pool of ideas and that will go However, a if we long can tap way into inour greatest resource and gather comments and suggestion from our to. not try we constituency,hard our how of matter needs no the of some meet to fail and ideas great few a over pass to going always are we volunteers staffand dedicated of group diverse a those individuals, and families looking for active recreation and those looking for passive, etc. etc. we do realize that even with adults, and children to catering events and programs of array ing their hardest to recognize the recreational needs of our residents and meet them with a wide Although our Park and Recreation Department and Park and Recreation Board are always work- Although we have already wrapped up much of our summer programing and our busiest We have had quite a busy summer this year, running a few of our flagship programs along or’s Report TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU 19

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TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU park &recreation cumru township news fall 2012 Autumn Leaffstival fall *Bring afriend$40.00/classforeachofyou Cost: NFL Sponsoredpunt Walking Aerobics Tap Beginning BellyDance 6:15-7:00pm Wednesday September26,2012 Wednesdays Monday September24,2012 Start Dates: 621-3035 fordetails. (610) at Palermo, instructor,Chantel the contact door.Please the at $5.00/class is cost The Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15pm-7:15pmattheWarren RecreationCenter Fun forthewholefamily, free And forthefirsttimewewillbehavingLiveMusic A costumecontestforchildrenandadults,categoriesCutest,Scariest,MostOriginal&Staff Favorite! Moon Bounces,hayrides,bingo,andotherfamilyfriendlygameswithplentyofprizes. Join usforpumpkinpainting,acoloringcontest,andplentyofcraftsthechildren. apple cider, andmuchmore.We’ll makesureyouleavefull! We willhaveplentyoffood,includinghotdogs,freshpopcorn,caramelapples,cottoncandy, 12:30pm-3:00pm: Autumn LeafFestivalattheWarren RecreationCenter Vendors can arrive at 7:45am. Additional setup time will be available Friday from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Doors at9:00amforShoppers,pleasedonotarrive8:00amandexpecttogetin. willopen $10.00 fora6x3table,$5.00eachadditionaltableupto3total.F Please no Avon orothercatalog/websalespeople. We arelookingforCraftVendors, orthosewithfreshproducehomegrownplants/flowers,etc. October 13th,2012-9:00am-12:00pm:CraftFairinsidetheWarren RecreationCenter Regional competition in Manheim. your practice inaheadof time;therewillbe no “re-dos”. Winnerswillmove onto Each competitorwill receive on throw, onepunt,and kick. Make sure you get Enter to testyour skillsand for a chance to competeata Philadelphia Eagles game. pre-register) Freeto attend, refreshmentswill be provided. Opento all Boys andGirls ages 8-15. to September 29,2012 at 7:00pmontheGovernor Mifflin multi-purposefield(See NFLPPK.com 3rd AnnualCumruTownship Punt,Pass, andKickCompetition zumba fitnessclasses $45.00/class or$40.00/classifyousignupfortwomoreclasses dance aerobics, to participate!!! , pass, kic &Craft t Wednesday November14,2012 Monday November12,2012 End Dates: 7:00pm-7:45pm Wednesdays 6:15-7:00pm Mondays ap, and belly throughouttheevent! F air dance ees will be used for advertising. park &recreation TOWNSHIP OF CUMRU 21 a : $98.00 cost tion Contest building a better community for you! Decora

sant (or lunch) with y & recreation & park Holida es se” Class f “Offen en’s Sel Wom t breakfas information on our most up to date schedule. Carl Britt, 7th Dan Black Belt Senior Professor for Kenpo Karate. Defensive Tactics y: A comprehensive hands-on training for women, featuring easy-to-learn, uncomplicated

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The cost is $9:00 for adults and $7:00 for children (all children three years of age or younger are free).younger of age or children (all children three years $7:00 for adults and $9:00 for is The cost must be made in person. made in be must Registration limited to 100 (each seating) and opens Monday October 22nd. All registrations 22nd. October Monday opens and seating) (each limited to 100 Registration prizes, horse drawn carriage rides, and of course Santa with a special treat for every child! for every treat a special with Santa course and of rides, carriage horse drawn prizes, Along with a great meal, we will have plenty of crafts for the children, a coloring contest, doorcoloring children, a the for crafts of plenty have meal, we will great Along with a desserts. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, and juice will eb served at both meals. at both meals. eb served will and juice chocolate, water, Coffee, tea, hot desserts. chicken fingers, home-style mac and cheese, salad, fresh fruit, and scratch baked baked scratch fruit, and and cheese, salad, fresh mac fingers, home-style chicken bacon, hash browns, pastries, bagels, and fresh fruit. The Lunch buffet will include include will buffet Lunch The fruit. bagels, and fresh pastries, hash browns, bacon, Nine Cafe of Wyomissing. For breakfast a buffet will be served with plenty of eggs, eggs, of plenty with served breakfast a buffet will be For Wyomissing. Nine Cafe of Breakfast will begin at 9:00am, Lunch at 12:30pm. Both will be catered by Cloud Cloud catered by will be 12:30pm. Both at Lunch Breakfast will begin at 9:00am, Bring the family out for breakfast or lunch with Santa on Saturday December 1, 2012. 1, December lunch with Santa on Saturday or breakfast the family out for Bring

establishments in Cumru Township. Township. in Cumru establishments our next newsletter and the home owners will receive a gift card to one of the fine dining card a gift owners will receive home our next newsletter and the to 1775 Welsh Road Mohnton Pa 19540 to enter. Our top three homes will be featured in enter. 19540 to Pa Mohnton Road 1775 Welsh to before and after photo of your home by email to [email protected] or by mail by or email to [email protected] home by your of and after photo before Decorating your home for the holiday season? Then we are looking for you. Submit a Submit you. for we are looking season? Then home for the holiday your Decorating : Instructor 5pm-8pm 17th October and 10th October Wednesdays seminar part ls: Two Detai interested in being safe, confident, and secure!interested in being Tactics) Fighting Integrated (Britt’s of BFIT Expert and Owner strengths, how to remain focused, and not be paralyzed by fear. This seminar is a must attend for those for attend must a is seminar This fear. by paralyzed be not and focused, remain to how strengths, yourself in an already compromised position. Learn how to fight smart and capitalize on your greatest proven prevention strategies and how to employ a decisive and explosive counter attack if you find summar techniques for combating stand up attacks, being pinned, immobilized or forced into a vehicle. Learn & recreation & park recreational facilties Township of Cumru

Program RegistrationTownship of Cumru Form Park and Recreation Department

Program Registration Form

Program Name: ______

Number of Participants: ______Cost/Participant: ______Total Cost: ______

Payment Received: ______***Make Checks payable to the “Township of Cumru”***

Name of Participant (and parent if under 18): ______

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Signature of Participant: ______Date: ______

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**Registration in a program constitutes an agreement between the participants and the Department to allow photographs or video of the Participant(s) to be published for promotional use. The undersigned, understand that the listed activity (ies) may involve certain risks, and in consideration of admittance to this activity, does hereby for myself, my minor child, successors, and assigns agree to release, waive, and forever discharge from all liabilities and further agree to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Township of Cumru, its Commissioners, servants, agents, and employees from any loss, liability, damage, or costs which may be incurred due to participation of this activity.

Two Ways to Register: 1. Come into during office hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday 2. Mail your form to 1775 Welsh Road, Mohnton, PA 19540 (allow a week before program starts to guarantee your mail arrives prior to program start) Two ways to register: *Registration and payment can only be completed by a Township employee not an instructor. 1. Come visit us at the Township offices 2. Download a registration form online & mail it in O IP F C SH U N M Non-Profit Org W R O U Township of Cumru

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