Horsham Township PRSRT STD 1025 Horsham Road U.S. POSTAGE Horsham, PA 19044 PAID HARRISBURG, PA PERMIT NO. 609 Horsham Township Report SUMMER 2016 Newsletter • www.horsham.org • Published by Horsham Township Council

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP SCORES EXCEPTIONAL ON SAFEST PLACES TO LIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA!

Township Manager, William Walker, is SUMMER 2016 Newsletter proud to announce that Horsham Township has been selected as one of the safest cities in Pennsylvania for This Community Newsletter is produced for Horsham Township 2016. A recent study using crime data by Hometown Press • 215.257.1500 • All rights reserved® This newsletter is published from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report hometownpress by the Horsham Township To Place An Ad Call Rosemary • 215-805-2121 ranked Horsham Township in the top Council to provide residents with important information 40 out of 2,562 municipalities in about their township. Pennsylvania. They scored each city based on violent and property crime TOWNSHIP MANAGER data to come up with a composite THE William T. Walker score. The study reported that Horsham BRAKES • OIL CHANGES • TIMING BELTS • TIRES • CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS BOARD MEETINGS Township’s community policing philosophy is behind their low crime rate. Horsham Township offers a variety of programs that PA STATE INSPECTIONS Township Council 1st & 4th Monday @ 7:00PM support communication between the Police Department and the community. A few examples 350 Easton Road, Horsham, PA • Theengineexchange.co 2nd Wednesday @ 8:00PM are the ChAT’s program and the Citizen Police Academy. The ChAT’s program is an organized Planning Commission effort to get the citizens of Horsham more involved with their community. The Citizen’s Police 215-675-3544 1st Tuesday @ 7:00PM Academy is a 10 week course that educates residents on a variety of day to day policing duties. Zoning Hearing Board President Deborah Tustin stated “On behalf of Horsham Council we are 2nd Tuesday @ 7:30PM pleased to be ranked one of the safest cities in Pennsylvania. We believe this Park and Recreation is really from the efforts of our Police Department and Community to 3rd Thursday @ 7:30PM ensure Horsham is not only a great place to live but a safe place to live.” She encouraged residents to visit www.horsham.org to learn about the many All meetings are open to the public. community policing programs offered by the Horsham Township Police Department. www.horsham.org Horsham Township Council

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Homeowners, Contractors, DIY’ers, PFC Update Horsham Township Public Call us with Horsham Township officials in conjunction with Works Department Awarded your next the Horsham Water and Sewer Authority (HWSA), project! continue to make the health and safety of their Daily delivery available! residents and those who work in the township a Mon-Fri 7 am-4:30 pm top priority. In April 2016, the HWSA, with the full Sat 8 am-12 pm support of the Horsham Township Council, 199 Jacksonville Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 voluntarily lowered the threshold for the acceptable levels of perfluorinated compounds Horsham Township was recently awarded a Risk Management Innovation Award. The Public Works (PFOA) in their water system. Since becoming aware of the Department submitted the application for the potential health effects of PFCs in drinking water in July 2014, award. The award was given to the Township for its HWSA has taken all the actions necessary to insure their water new re-purposed office area in the Public Works meets all current drinking water standards and is safe to drink. garage. A once cluttered area is now a Horsham Township officials are also closely monitoring the efforts “multi-functional area” that can be quickly of the U.S. Navy and the PA Air National Guard to respond to the reconfigured for varying work tasks including: impacts of the military’s past operations which has resulted in PFC monitoring weather conditions, field conditions, reviewing plans, safety training and educational groundwater contamination in neighborhoods adjacent to the meetings. When not in use for meetings the room base. Township officials are working with the military services to can be set up as sleeping quarters for the Public insure that residential properties with private wells are tested for Works personnel during extended storm PFC contamination and, if warranted, provided with bottled water operations. This multi-functional area will help to on a temporary basis until a permanent connection to the HWSA improve the safety of our Public Works Department public water system is made. during daily business and storm operations.

Feasibility Study Completed for Township Building Now that a feasibility study has been completed, Horsham Township Council is eyeing the construction of a new municipal building in the near future. The current building was originally built in 1959 with two additions in 1971 and 1989. The study showed the costs for a new building would be the same when compared to renovating the current facility. On April 25, 2016, Council authorized a request for proposals for architectural services and plan to hire a firm in late June. In 2015, Township Manager William Walker, updated Council on the current conditions of the building and recommended a study to explore options to meet the long-term facility needs. Councilman William Whiteside said, “In 1959, the Township had 8,933 residents and very few employees. These days, Horsham has more than 26,147 residents, 86 employees, 850 acres of parkland and open space and 91 miles of roadways. In addition, the redevelopment of 862 acres formerly the Willow Grove Naval Air Station will be starting soon. We need an efficient, modern municipal building for the future”. The feasibility study showed the building is well maintained but is deficient in some areas such as accessibility, security, technology, layout and energy efficiency. Councilman Tom Johnson said “the design process will look at everything from enhancing energy efficiency to providing greater safety to a state-of-the-art public meeting room. He is confident that the design will consider the future needs of the Horsham community.” “We have been planning to address the municipal building. We have completed the firehouses, library, community center, public works facility and police station. This is the last building/facility that needs to be addressed for the future”, said Mr. Walker.

22 2 SUMMER 2016 Horsham Township Report 3 TOWNSHIP NOTICES Looking for a new Eye Doctor? 20TH CITIZEN’S Look For Branding Strategy Survey! POLICE ACADEMY Horsh am Township Council is working to develop a strong brand providing a unifying message that serves to increase commercial activity, redevelopment, and a sense of community. The desired outcome of this project is to create a compelling brand for Horsham, one that defines and distinguishes our community. In the near future a link to the survey will be posted on the Horsham Website (www.horsham.org) to gain the community’s opinion. Armstrong Colt George Cohen Ophthalmology uses the most Councilman Gregory Nesbitt stated “It is important for HEFFERNAN AND PARTNERS technologically advanced procedures to assure your best vision. Council to engage and listen to the community and for the From routine exams to innovative surgery, The Citizen’s Police Academy shows those who community to have a role in this process.” 903 SHEEHY DRIVE, SUITE D-1 we offer comprehensive care for your eyes. attend just what our officers do in the course HORSHAM, PA 19044 of their day. Classes include accident Armstrong • Colt URBS IDEWALKS George • Cohen investigation, crimes code, use of force, SWAT, a CIt is a good& S idea to inspect the condition of your concrete curbs, 215/674-4440 • Fax 215/674-4691 K-9 presentation and then participants get to sidewalks, driveway aprons and pipes annually. These concrete areas ophthalmology take part in a “crime scene” investigation. This need to be maintained throughout their life and if they get to a point of E-mail: [email protected] www.ACG-eyes.com course can be helpful to those of all ages. disrepair they may need to be fixed or replaced. You should be 345 North York Road • Hatboro • 215-672-9030 1550 Old York Road • Abington • 215-784-0220 Many participants and graduates complete inspecting for cracks, difference in height from one block to the next, www.babyloncampus.com this program for different reasons such as spalling or falling apart. For a complete list and explanations of what to Bring in this ad for a FREE eyeglass cleaning kit! building a resume for their next steps in the look for please visit www.horsham.org, from the main page, select criminal justice field while others enjoy “Departments”, then “Public Works Department”, and finally “Curbs and becoming more involved in their community. Sidewalks”. Before you or your contractor begin any work you will need We would like to thank the participants from to get a permit from the Code Enforcement Department, Code will also $4 OFF this year’s Citizen’s Police Academy and offer provide you a packet explaining the standards to which the repairs must S. Braccia Platinum all residents the opportunity to join our next be constructed. You can also find the packet, Detailed Concrete BUILDERS F DEVELOPERS Wash Specifications, on the Horsham Township website, academy. There is no charge to participate. “Quality Construction Since 1962” Expiration Sept. 17, 2016 Please visit www.horsham.org from the main www.horsham.org. Before cement is poured on your A Residential Development Company page, select “Departments”, then “Police project the Public Works Department needs to be $2 OFF Department” and finally “Community Policing” contacted to schedule an inspection, to make sure that Sammy Braccia Gold Wash to gain more information. The program is our the work is done to code. This step protects you the C: 215.787.7197 • O: 215.643.9931 • F: 215.646.7042 1103 Horsham Rd., Horsham, PA 19044 continuing efforts to foster a better police homeowner, it is very important that you have this 1121 Horsham Rd., Suite A, Ambler, PA 19002 • Horsham Twp. Expiration Sept. 17, 2016 community partnership. completed, if this step is not completed at the proper 215-654-1487 time the permit will not be closed.

HORSHAM HISTORY MCCAFFREY Since 1954 In 1926, when many people were afraid of airplanes and most considered flying a daredevil FUEL OIL,INC. sport, aviation pioneer Harold Pitcairn bought a large section of farmland on the west side of REAL COMFORT WITH OUR: Doylestown Pike, now Route 611. No sooner were the arrangements of sale signed and the • BURNER SALES & SERVICE checks handed over when Pitcairn began the work that turned the farmland into a flying field. • REGISTERED MASTER PLUMBER A hangar was soon built near the highway and the grass was mowed for a landing strip. Pitcairn • ASK ABOUT OUR C.O.D. PRICES • AIR CONDITIONING developed, tested, built and flew many different aircraft, most notable being the Mailwing and Pitcairn Mailwing the Autogyro. • PARTS & SERVICE CONTRACTS In 1927, when Pitcairn won the Postal Service contract to carry the overnight mail between New York and Atlanta, he • AUTOMATIC DELIVERY & designed the Mailwing. Faster, safer and more efficient than any other aircraft on the market, the Mailwing was immediately METERED DELIVERY 24 bought as standard equipment by many other airlines. Pilots loved the aircraft because of its reliability and ease of handling. Call Bruce, Valli or Bruce, Jr. at HOUR When crashes did occur, pilots were often able to walk away with minor injuries due to the Mailwing's rugged construction. SERVICE In December of 1928, Pitcairn first brought the Autogyro to America. This aviation phenomenon, with its uncanny ability to 215-674-8978 P.O. Box 208 • Horsham, PA 19044 make steep take offs without danger of stalling and to land nearly vertically with no-roll landings, had been developed by the Home Improvement Registration Number - PA 023540 Spanish aeronautical engineer, Juan de la Cierva. Recognizing the potential of this aircraft, Pitcairn bought the American rights to Cierva's patents and soon Autogyros, as well as $25.00 OFF $25.00 OFF $25.00 OFF ANY HEATING OR ANY PLUMBING ANY FUEL OIL Mailwings were being turned out of the Pitcairn aircraft factory. Although the Autogyro did not A/C SERVICE SERVICE DELIVERY become the commerc ial success that many hoped it would, the Pitcairn patents were purchased MINIMUM OF 150 GALS Coupon must be presented Coupon must be presented FOR COD DELIVERY ONLY at time of service. May not at time of service. May not by Sikorski and utilized in developing the helicopter. Pitcairn Aviation, from its early mail route be combined with any other be combined with any other Coupon must be presented at time of offer. Exp. 8/31/16 offer. Exp. 8/31/16 service. May not be combined with any Pitcairn Autogyro start, went on to later become Eastern Airlines. other offer. Exp. 8 /31/16

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FROM THE DESK OF THE Horsham Township Police Department FIRE MARSHAL K-9 Unit UPDATE

The new craze Self-Balancing Scooters, or otherwise known as “Hoverboards” were one of the most popular gifts this past holiday season. However, many have been found to be defective and have caught fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an independent federal regulatory agency responsible for protecting consumers from unreasonable risks of injury and death from consumer products, are urging all manufacturers, importers and retailers of these There have been many changes at the Horsham Police self-balancing scooters to make certain that they comply Department including TWO newest members that are with currently applicable voluntary safety standards, unique to the rest of the Police Department. Horsham including all referenced standards and requirements Township Council is proud to announce the arrival of: contained in UL 2272 – Outline of Investigation for Electrical Banner (a German Shepard) and Gallent (a Dutch Shepard) Systems for Self-Balancing Scooters. Additionally, all lithium who will be joining the Horsham Police Department in ion battery products must comply with test requirements July. In 2015, Council approved expanding the Horsham under UN/DOT 38.3—Transport of Dangerous Goods for Police Department by adding a K-9 Unit. There are multiple Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries. benefits the K-9’s will offer the Police Department. The K-9 working dogs are more agile and have a significantly The Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of better sense of smell than humans. This makes them more Compliance and Field Operations staff consider efficient at clearing buildings, tracking suspects or missing self-balancing scooters which do not meet these voluntary persons, seeking out drugs or explosives, and even locate safety standards referenced above to be defective. accelerants in arson investigations. The Police Department From December 1, has officially named Sergeant Richard Carey the K-9 2015 through February program supervisor along with Officer Kate Ryan and 17, 2016, the CPSC Officer Andrew D’Arcy as Horsham’s First K-9 handlers. received reports from Banner and Gallent will come to the Police Department consumers in 24 states, fully trained by a facility in North Carolina that specializes Lynrose Plaza of 52 self-balancing in the training of working K-9 dogs. 319 W. County Line Road scooter fires resulting Hatboro, PA 19040 in over $2 million in property damage, including the The K-9 Unit for the Horsham Township Police destruction of two homes and an automobile. It is their Department has been established thanks to the generous 215-674-3917 belief that many of the reported incidents, and the related donations from businesses and residents of Horsham Township. On behalf of the Horsham Township Police offers only unreasonable risk of injuries and deaths associated with Pabby’s Pet Pantry fires in these products would be prevented if all such Department, we would like to thank the following for their healthy alternatives for dogs and cats. generosity and support of the Horsham Police K-9 unit. Our criteria for dog and cat food is strict: products were manufactured in compliance with the • preservatives* reference d voluntary standards. NO • by-products* At Pabby’s Pet Pantry we believe the best NO 210 Ruth Avenue • Horsham, PA 19044 • sugar* thing you can give your pet is good health. Horsham Industrial & NO [email protected] • artificial colors* Commercial NO “If we wouldn’t give it to our pets, www.FisherMechanical.net • artificial flavors* Development Authority NO you won’t find it in our store”. Thank You To The Businesses *Only U.S. or Canadian made 215-675-8468 Asplundh Foundation Horsham Rotary Club Horsham Township would like to thank the Buona Via Ristorante Squires Golf Club businesses that appear in this newsletter and to Toll Brothers Hours: FREE ESTIMATES C&C Ford Are Given For Jobs Other Than Simple Service Calls. recognize them each as supporters and Mr. & Mrs. Eric Wanzer Mon.-Fri: 9 to 7 cornerstones of our community. For it is with Clayton’s Hunting & For Example: Bathroom Renovations, Saturday: 9 to 6 their contributions that this newsletter has Fishing Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heater & Air Conditioning Replacements, Argue, III Sunday: 11 to 5 been produced at no charge to our residents. Horsham Chamber of Drain Cleaning, Kitchen Renovation. Mrs. Jean Bliss Visit our webstore! www.PabbysPetPantry.com Commerce

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CURRENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2017 TRICENTENNIAL Rental Townhomes January 7 Winterfest “Opening Ceremonies” Horsham Community Center February 11 300 Pint Blood Drive & Health Fair Simmons Elementary An intimate,rental townhome March 4 Painting for Joy Ukrainian Soccer Club community featuring all the amenities April 1 Love Horsham Earth Day Event Horsham Community Center of a five-star hotel! See why the May 13 Family Dance Party Graeme Park Pennsylvania Apartment Association June 3 Horsham Day Tricentennial Celebration Deep Meadow Park votes our community as one of the best! July 14 Movie in the Park Lukens Park August 1 National Night Out Horsham Community Center September 9 Tricentennial Library Picnic Horsham Library Amenities include: October 14 Horsham Tricentennial PARADE TBA Clubhouse with WIFI, November 18 Horsham Tricentennial Gala Talamore Country Club Fitness Center,Tennis Court, December 1 Illuminations “Closing Ceremonies” Carpenter Park Swimming Pool and Sundeck!

More Events are expected to be added please look at www.horsham2017.com for the most up to date information. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR In 2017, Horsham Township will Celebrate its 300th birthday. We have begun the planning of a year long celebration that PERSONAL TOUR will give the whole community an opportunity to Celebrate Horsham Township. We are actively looking for residents to be (215) 674-4477 involved with the celebration. If you are interested in volunteering to assist us at one or several of the events listed please contact Mark Hudson at: [email protected] or 215-643-3131. We are also looking for sponsors to support this year Dreshertowne.com long celebration, if you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact Mark Hudson. Mark McCouch, Tricentennial Committee Chairman says “This will be a year to celebrate and showcase how great Horsham Township is and how important Horsham Township is to all of us.” Chris Spinieo President

Corporate Office ZIKA VIRUS VACATION CHECKLIST 1076 Bethlehem Pike Vacations provide burglars with plenty of time to Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Zika virus is a mosquito-borne single-stranded RNA virus related to Ph: 215-619-9000 enter an unoccupied home and remove large Fax: 215-619-4544 dengue virus (a mosquito-borne viral disease occurring in tropical items or search leisurely for hidden valuables. If and subtropical areas). In the Americas, Zika virus is primarily [email protected] you are planning a vacation, please take www.spinieo.com transmitted by Aedes aegypti (mosquito), but Aedes albopictus precautions to protect your home while you are PA LIC# PA0146681 mosquitoes can also transmit the virus. Aedes mosquitoes are away. It is important to create an illusion of “Creating Masterpieces One Project At A Time” aggressive daytime biters and feed both indoors and outdoors. There everyday activity. Following this checklist will is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus infection. Travelers can protect make it appear that someone is home, which is themselves by taking steps to prevent mosquito bites. Use insect your first defense against burglary. repellent; wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants; and stay in places • If you contact the Police Department at with air conditioning or with window and door screens. Pregnant 215-643-8284 and request a vacation check MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND women can and should choose an EPA-registered insect repellent while you are away, township patrol officers 56th Annual Avenue of the Flags and use it according to the product label. Zika virus can be will monitor your home for unusual activity. transmitted from a pregnant mother to her fetus during pregnancy • Stop mail and newspaper deliveries or have a Flags will be Flown Sat., Sun. & Mon. or around the time of birth. About 1 in 5 people infected with Zika trusted neighbor collect them while you are Memorial Service to be held virus become symptomatic. Characteristic clinical findings are acute away so that they do not accumulate. onset of fever with maculopapular rash, arthralgia, or conjunctivitis. 11AM Monday May 30th 2016 - At the Bell Tower • Secure all doors, windows, pet entrances and Flags Fly Weather Permitting Other commonly reported symptoms include myalgia and garage doors. headache. Clinical illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for • Transfer valuables to a safety deposit box or National Transferability | Bereavement Travel | Grief Support several days to a week. Zika virus infections have been confirmed in have a family member store them until you Personal Planning Services | Veteran Benefits several infants with microcephaly (a condition in which a baby's return. head is significantly smaller than expected); it is not known how • Place timers on indoor lamps and appliances to many of the microcephaly cases are associated with Zika virus illuminate your home at night, and set timers to infection. Studies are under way to investigate the association of Zika turn on radios and virus infection and microcephaly, including the role of other televisions randomly contributing factors (e.g., prior or concurrent infection with other during the day. organisms, nutrition, and environment). • Keep some shades and WhitemarshWhitemarsh MemorialMemorial ParkPark blinds up and curtains For more information regarding Zika 11691169 LimekilnLimekiln Pike,Pike, Ambler,Ambler, PAPA 1900219002 open to maintain a please visit www.cdc.gov. or normal appearance. 215-646-7500215-646-7500 www.montcopa.org/zika

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Tuesday Penn State Students Create Robot August 2, 2016 for Public Works Department Horsham Township Public Works Department partnered with the Penn State Abington and Brandywine Engineering faculty and students to solve the problem of visual underground storm water pipe inspections. Horsham Township provided the engineering class several pieces of pipe made of different materials that are similar to 6PM - 9PM Horsham’s storm water infrastructure. The students and faculty tackled the challenge of navigat ing a camera while inside of a pipe to observe possible The first Tuesday of August, the structural damage. The students developed a 6 wheel all terrain robot with Horsham Police Department holds a video/still camera and high intensity LED light. The robot has large tires so their Annual National Night Out that it can go over rough terrain that it may encounter in the stormwater Celebration. This FREE event, held in the pipes, sending pictures and videos back to the controller through an municipal parking lot, allows residents Ethernet cable. The Public Works Department invite d the students and to explore various Police, Fire and EMS professor out to Horsham to complete several field trials. This robot/camera apparatus with hands-on tours of will help our Public Works Department with pipe inspections and police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. diagnosing problems within a pipe. This collaborative effort saved the Music, moon bounces, car show, display township approximately $50,000 over the purchase of a commercial storm booths and demonstrations are just a water pipe camera. Horsham Township Council recognized the PSU students few highlights of this family fun event! and staff along with the Public Works Department at their April 12, 2016 The event, sponsored by the local town Council meeting. watch organizations, the Police Department and businesses, aims to educate residents about public safety NAS-JRB WILLOW GROVE UPDATE and strengthen the bonds between the The HLRA is continuing to monitor the Navy’s and the local departments and the community. Pennsylvania Air National Guard (ANG) efforts to National Night Out 2016 will be held on investigate the PFC groundwater contamination Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 6:00 PM - discovery in the area of the former NAS-JRB Willow 9:00 PM at the Horsham Township Grove. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made Municipal Complex located at 1025 chemicals used in a variety of products such as fabric, Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044. carpets, non-stick cookware, floor wax and firefighting foam. The Navy actively For more information on Horsham used firefighting foam at NAS-JRB Willow Grove for training purposes. The Navy Township’s National Night Out 2016, and PA ANG have begun comprehensive field investigations including drilling or to become involved in the event, new monitoring wells and collection of soil and sediment samples to determine contact Captain Jon Clark at the the nature and extent of the contamination. The HLRA and Horsham Township’s Horsham Police Department: top priority continues to be the health and safety of our residents and business (215) 643-8284. community. The HLRA, Horsham Township and the Navy are anxiously awaiting EPA’s establishment of a final drinking water standard for the PFC compounds. Negotiations between the HLRA and the Navy on the value of the property and FREE BIKE RAFFLE the timing of the transfer may be impacted by the EPA’s decision relating to PFCs. One lucky boy or girl will win a free bike at our National Night Out 1,000 LIKES! Celebration on August 2, 2016. Parents In order to enhance Horsham Township’s communication strategy, we have are asked to submit a picture of their recently launched Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube platforms. child wearing a safety helmet on a Horsham Township quickly gained approval of residents by reaching 1,000 bike, via email to: [email protected]. likes on Facebook. If you are a member of any of these three platforms We will post the pictures (with first please “like”, “follow” or “subscribe”. name only) on our Horsham ChAT’s Facebook Horsham Township regularly makes page and choose a winner postings that offer the most up to date from the bunch. happe nings of the Township.

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2016 ROADWAY SAWMILL PARK AND PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS Horsham Township is fortunate to have the largest municipal MAINTENANCE PROGRAM owned park system in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Horsham Township strives to resurface its The Horsham park system contains more than 820+ acres in 47 roadways every 30 years. Age, however, is not the sites ranging from community parks to neighborhood parks to only factor that determines when a street is open space and 14 miles of trails to enjoy. Sawmill Playground is resurfaced. It is actually one of the final factors one of the many sites in Horsham Township that includes open after evaluating a road’s structural integrity, use space with a playground apparatus for children to classification, and available budget for road enjoy. Residents will notice renovations resurfacing activities. Streets that are in an happening throughout this advanced state of deterioration typically receive a year to include a new higher priority over those that are in satisfactory playground structure condition. Similarly, roadways that are more and changes to the frequently traveled are considered a priority over landscaping. those that receive less traffic. The age of the road and the township’s resurfacing budget are the final factors in determining whether a street is actually paved in any given year. Stormwater Stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up Horsham Township will be milling and debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants. Stormwater then flows resurfacing the following streets in 2016: into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters • Cedar Hill Road our storm sewer system is discharged (from Squire Drive to Welsh Road) untreated into the waterbodies we use • Squires Drive for swimming, fishing, and providing • Duke Lane drinking water. It does not go to the • Gentry Lane water treatment facility. Polluted • Baron Lane runoff is the nation’s greatest threat to • Babylon Road clean water. By practicing healthy (from Sheehy Drive to Limekiln Pike) household habits, homeowners can • Hidden Creek Drive keep common pollutants like (from Moreland Avenue to Hemlock Drive) pesticides, pet waste, grass clippings, • School Road and automotive fluids off the ground • Country Road and out of stormwater. Adopt these • Serrill Drive healthy household habits and help • Brumar Drive protect lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, • Buckman Drive (Maple to Brumar) and coastal waters. Remember to share the habits with your neighbors! 10 Ways to Prevent Stormwater HELP EMERGENCY SERVICES FIND YOU Runoff Pollution: Horsham Township Ordinance 2010-11: • Conserve water by stopping faucet Premises Identification: drips All buildings shall have • Never dump anything down storm approved address numbers drains placed in a position to be • Pick up after your pet plainly legible and visible • Sweep up driveways and sidewalks from the street or road • Use fertilizers and pesticides fronting the property. These numbers shall sparingly contrast with their background. Address numbers • Plant gardens in bare spots shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. • Direct rooftop runoff to grass or Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high gardens with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. • Check cars for leaks • Wash cars at the car wash Remember! If we can’t find you, • Compost your yard and organic we can’t help you! wastes

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U.K. ELITE COMMUNITY SOCCER CAMP Age: 5-16 Location: Kohler Soccer Fields BUILDING PERMIT REMINDER Montgomery County Recycles FOUNDATION PHASE 5-8 YRS Planning on renovating this UK Elite Soccer Camps offer the perfect combination of learning and FUN for boys & girls aged 5-14yrs. Action packed summer? Wa nt to build a deck or days are typically 3 or 6 hrs in duration. Each day is designed to promote an understanding of the game and the This program is a community service to shed? Then you may require a development of every budding individual soccer player. Exciting challenges, fun activities and daily world cup style residents of Montgomery County and is Building Permit from Horsham scrimmages keep players engaged throughout the day. Qualified coaches will ensure every player is motivated in a not open to Businesses or Institutions. safe and secure environment. Township. Building Permits are DAY DATE TIME COST required for, but not limited to, the following: CREATIVE PHASE 8-11YRS Household Hazardous Waste • New building or addition Designed to take players to the next level of skill and confidence. Learn all the 9:00am - 12:00pm Collection Program—9AM—3PM Mon-Fri 6/20 - 6/24 $155.00 • Decks, porches, and sunrooms latest creative attacking moves, goalscoring techniques and street soccer skills (5-10 years old) June 18, 2016— Abington Junior High School that make the game of soccer so exciting. Dynamic coaching methods from 9:00am - 12:00pm • Replacement windows or doors (where opening changes Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $155.00 September 17, 2016—Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center around the world will ensure players leave with an understanding of how to (5-14 years old) are made) manipulate a soccer ball and dominate the field. October 16, 2016—Lower Merion Transfer Station 9:00am - 12:00pm • Pre-fabricated swimming pools & hot tubs 24” and Mon-Fri 8/22 - 8/26 $155.00 All Events 9am-3pm Skill Phase 1 1-14 yrs (5-14 years old) greater in depth • New or Re-roofing and/or siding Designed for experienced and passionate players, looking for the most 9:00am - 3:00pm Paper Shredding competitive and structured of all UK Elite Soccer programs. Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $225.00 • Patios (concrete, paver block, etc.) (5-16 years old) July 16, 2016—Western Montgomery Career & In addition to fast paced technical sessions, all players will be exposed to small • Finishing basements 9:00am - 3:00pm Technology Center group / tactical session’s, team building challenges and functional play Mon-Fri 8/22 - 8/26 $225.00 • Installation of fences, utility sheds, and pole barns (5-16 years old) July 23, 2016—Abington Junior High School (positional concepts). • Lawn sprinkler systems October 23, 2016—Lower Merion Transfer Station • Driveway paving / widening (including gravel) All Events 9am—Noon • Any work along a street including curb & sidewalk repairs Tire Collection Building Permit Process Guides can be found at the Horsham May 21, 2016—Montgomery County Community College Township Building 1025 Horsham Road or visit the Horsham June 25, 2016—Western Montgomery Career & Township website www.horsham.org (under Departments, Craig and Mary Dare Technology Center Code Enforcement, then Permit requirements). Failure to obtain a Building Permit before starting construction may PAINTING CONTRACTOR All Events 9am—Noon EST. 1973 result in delays or a fine. If you are unsure whether you need Picture it Painted Professionally Action1126 Horsham Realty Road For the entire list of recycling events, please visit: a Building Permit, please contact the Horsham Township Maple Glen, Pennsylvania 19002 www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org Code Enforcement office at (215) 643-3131 and we will be Horsham, PA 19044 Cell: (215) 802-9447 Office: (215) 358-1100 (610) 278-3618 happy to assist you. 215-628-0172 Direct: (215) 358-1191 Call us before you build! www.rwbunch.com [email protected] PA License# 081302 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AROUND YOUR HOME SWIMMING POOL

Millions of us enjoy warm weather every year by swimming in our backyard pools and relaxing in hot tubs. Tragically though, over 200 young children drown in backyard swimming pools each year. The American Red Cross suggests owners make pool safety their top priority by following these guidelines:

• Secure your pool with appropriate barriers. Completely surround your pool with a 4-feet high fence or barrier with a SPECIALIZING IN: self-closing, self-latching gate. Place a safety cover on the pool or hot tub when not in use and remove any ladders or • Additions steps used for access. Consider installing a pool alarm that goes off if anyone enters the pool. • Keep children under active supervision at all times. Stay in arm’s reach of young kids. Designate a responsible person to • Renovations watch the water when people are in the pool—never allow anyone to swim alone. Have young or inexperienced swimmers wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. • Ensure everyone in the home knows how to swim well by enrolling them in age-appropriate water orientation and learn-to-swim courses from the Red Cross. 215-675-9358 • Keep your pool or hot tub water clean and clear. Maintain proper chemical levels, circulation and filtration. Regularly test 215-675-9358 and adjust the chemical levels to minimize the risk of earaches, rashes or more serious diseases. • Establish and enforce rules and safe behaviors, such as “no diving,” “stay away from drain covers,” “swim with a buddy” [email protected] and “walk please.” • Ensure everyone in the home knows how to respond to aquatic emergencies by having appropriate safety equipment Over 30 years of trusted service to Montgomery & Bucks County. and taking water safety, first aid and CPR courses from the Red Cross.

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Horsham Library BOYS LACROSSE – BOX STYLE CHEERLEADING FUN FOR PEE WEES 435 Babylon Road • Horsham, PA 19044 Grades: 5th – 8th (2016 Spring grade) Ages 3-5 (preschool aged) & 1st-5th grade Location: Horsham Township Roller Hockey Rink 215-443-2609 • www.horshamlibrary.org Location: Horsham Hawks field Box lacrosse is played in a much smaller space than its field Designed to develop confidence, skills and teamwork Monday: 12:30 pm to 9 pm • Tues - Thurs: 10 am to 9 pm counterpart. That space restriction creates a much faster tempo and for our younger girls. Cheerleading Camp is a Friday: 10 am to 6 pm • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm requires quicker decision-making. Players in the box game grow dynamic fun filled program combining dance, Sunday: Closed more accustomed to handling the ball and scoring in traffic. jumps, cheers, and chants for campers. Canadian players excelled at the collegiate level because they spent Whether you have a year or two of experience GET READY! many long winters when they were young - playing box lacrosse. or a total beginner, our curriculum is designed to This gave them incredible stick handling skills and experience in learn and have a ton of fun. Monday, June 13 is the racing start for the library’s 2016 Summer Reading Program. tight space tactics. When integrated with the field strategies this creates a winning combination. Full equipment required. DAY DATE TIME COST OK, sports fans. It is time to exercise your MIND as well as your muscles. “On your mark, get set ... READ!” is Mon-Fri 8/1 - 8/5 9:00am - 12:00pm $155.00 the children’s theme for this year's Summer Reading Program which begins Monday, June 13. Information DAY DATE TIME COST about great programs and activities for all ages will be on the library’s website in late May and will be Tues - Fri 7/5 - 7/8 1:00pm - 4:00pm $105.00 A DVANCED YOUTH CHEERLEADING distributed at Horsham Day and at the library the week of June 6. The Friends of the Horsham Library are 6th-8th grade (middle school aged) underwriting the costs of programs, prizes, and the Summer Reading goodie bags that everyone receives MULTI SPORT CAMP Location: Horsham Hawks field Age: 5-11Location: Carpenter Park at sign up. When you want to be the best, you have to train Campers will be exposed to a multitude of age appropriate sports with the best! We’re proud that our program is Teens, “Get in the game, READ!” is the theme for 2016. Teenagers can not only read for enjoyment and great and games throughout the week. Some examples of sports will be known for teaching and training the best of the prizes, they can volunteer with the “Reading with Friends” program, coaching younger kids to improve their reading skills. soccer, basketball, dodgeball, relays, kickball, etc. Games and best! These sessions go beyond the basics and sports will be set up in a fun and competitive nature, allowing Adults are included, too! “Exercise your mind, READ!” is the theme for the adult’s Summer Reading Program. Enjoy into the fine tuning of competing and effective campers to improve hand/foot-eye coordination as well as overall cheering. Will help develop motivation and mental challenges, enter to win prizes, and serve as a role model for Horsham’s children by exercising that reading muscle. fitness levels. Each student will receive a t-shirt and beverage. leadership. Campers will learn the latest stunts, To top off the 2016 Summer Reading Program, the library will partner with the Philadelphia Union Soccer team on Friday, August Children should be dressed to be active each day with athletic pyramids, cheers and tumbling in a safe and fun gear and sneakers and should bring their own lunch. 5 to offer fun outdoor activities as part of its Summer Reading Program wrap party. environment. DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST NEW! Auto Repair Reference Center Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 9:00am-3:00pm $199.00 Mon-Fri 8/1 - 8/5 9:00am - 12:00pm $155.00 1/2 day 7/25 - 7/29 9:00am-12:00pm $119.00 Horsham Township Library now offers access to the Auto Repair Reference Center by EBSCO. This valuable on-line database can be used at the library or from home by Horsham Township residents using their library card number to log in. It contains do-it-yourself FIRST PLAY SOFTBALL TENNIS CLINIC repair and maintenance information on 37,000 domestic and imported vehicle models from 1954 to the present. FUNDAMENTALS Age: 5-99 The database includes millions of drawings and step-by-step photographs, approximately 110,000 technical service bulletins (TSBs) Ages 7 – 12 years old Location: Carpenter Park and recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer, over 180,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and Location: Carpenter Park Tennis Courts printing, specifications & maintenance schedules, and a Labor Time Guide & Estimator. View video overviews of auto systems with Designed to develop confidence, skills Mr. Mark Daniels returns again as AutoIQ. Consult Quick Tips (a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance). Users can email high-quality PDF records to and teamwork for our younger girls. Director and Instructor for the themselves for reference or printing, and can find diagnostic information all in a unique, user-friendly interface. Softball camp is a dynamic fun filled Horsham Township Summer program focusing on the fundamentals Tennis Clinics. He is a Certified Instructor with the Professional New repair procedures, TSBs and updates are added to Auto Repair Reference Center on a regular basis. All of the content has been of hitting, fielding, running and pitching Tennis Registry and is the Boys Head Coach and Girls Asst. Coach created by ASE certified technicians. for campers. Whether you have a year or for the Wissahickon High School Tennis Teams. He will possibly be assisted by local Varsity high school players if need be by numbers For more information on Auto Repair Reference Center including two of experience or a total beginner, our curriculum is designed ( to learn and have a ton of fun. of enrollment in class). Both clinics will take place at the Carpenter how to access it from home, please check with Reference Librarian Park Tennis Courts on the dates listed below. Participants are Erin Halovanic at (215) 443-2609 ext. 202 or visit the library's DAY DATE TIME COST requested to bring racquets, water bottles, and towels. Tennis balls website - www.HorshamLibrary.org - and look for the ARRC logo on Mon-Thurs 7/11 - 7/14 and instructional tools are provided. Participants may sign up for 1:00pm - 4:00pm $105.00 the "On-line Resources" page. (Fri rain date) (7/15) either one or both sessions.

VOLLEYBALL DAY DATE TIME COST Grades: 5th – 8th (2016 Spring Grade) 9:00am - 10:30am ADULT COLORING Don’t’ Miss Margo Rabb! Location: Carpenter Park Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 $220.00 Whether you are new to the sport or just want a (13-99 years old) You’ve been hearing all about it – now you Margo Rabb, author of “Kissing in refresher course on basic skills in a fun learning 10:30am-11:45am can come check it out! The Horsham Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 $150.00 America” and environment, this camp is for you. This camp will focus on (9-12 years old) Township Library is sponsoring an Adult the soon to be all aspects of the game with emphasis on fundamental skill Coloring series. Coloring provides the 12:00pm-1:00pm released development. Campers will be divided into groups by age and skill Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 $150.00 opportunity to get your creativity on while “Cures for level while learning appropriate movements and volleyball skills in (6-18 years old) combating the stresses of everyday life -- an exciting atmosphere. Campers will also improve on their Heartbreak.” 9:00am - 10:30am studies suggest that structured, rhythmic enthusiasm, intensity and confidence of volleyball. Each student Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $220.00 will be visiting will receive a t-shirt and beverage. Children should be dressed to (13-99 years old) endeavors such as coloring are particularly the Horsham be active each day with athletic gear and sneakers. 10:30am-11:45am beneficial in dealing with stress as it eases Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $150.00 Library (9-12 years old) you into a meditative state of mind, helping to keep negative thoughts at bay. Thursday June DAY DATE TIME COST Coloring sheets and pencils are provided and refreshments are served. Please visit Mon-Thurs 7/18 - 7/21 12:00pm-1:00pm 23rd @ 2PM 9:00am - 12:00pm $120.00 Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $150.00 www.horshamlibrary.org for more information. (Fri rain date) (7/22) (6-18 years old)

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JUNIOR LEGO® ROBOTICS: ADVENTURE STORIES & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Time: 9am to 12pm ® ® This LEGO Robotics camp is specifically designed for the youngest engineers. Using the LEGO WeDo bricks and Location: software, the goal of this class is to introduce students to the concept of what robotics is as well as give them a chance Community Center to build and progra m their first robot. Students will build an airplane, a sailboat, a giant and more! This camp will also Ages: 4-9 introduce our youngest engineers to basic concepts as they relate to the science of aircrafts. Through open and Price: $199 focused exploration, students will build and design their own airplane, straw rocket, parachute, helicopter and more! Here are the summer camps that will be offered by Horsham Township in the Summer of 2016. Registration is available online at www.horshamrec.com SURVIVOR CAMP: ENGINEER'S COVE LEGO® ROBOTICS: RESCUE ROBOTS ® CREATE AND BOUNCE CAMP AGE: 6-12 Stranded on an abandoned island - surrounded by darkness, cold This LEGO Robotics camp is designed to FAIRY PRINCESS CAMP AGE: 3-5 temperatures, wild animals and other dangers. Students in this camp introduce students to the world of not only LOCATION: BOUNCE U, 420 HORSHAM RD., HORSHAM PA LOCATION: DANCE TO THE MUSIC Join us for a FUN four days of Physical and will join tribes a nd compete in various engineering-related challenges building, but also programming basic robots. 400 HORSHAM RD., HORSHAM to survive and eventually escape the harsh island conditions. Throughout this camp, students design and Creative Activities! We are going to explore, Your little princess can pretend she is a real princess understand and CREATE things that fly, jump, move Electrical, aerospace and marine engineering are all introduced in program robots to respond to simulated as we dance into a different fairy tale each day! Come this camp. Students will utilize the Engineering Design Process to disaster situations such as moving rubble after and BOUNCE!!!! It will be a fun filled of along with Elsa, Anna, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, experiments, crafts and of course BOUNCING! create their very own flashlights, parachutes, powerboats and more! an earthquake, retrieving survivors after an Belle and many more (we will spotlight all different Join us in the first ever Engineering for Kids Survivor challenge! avalanche and more! Physical activity is proven to foster creativity in children, and princesses). This camp includes arts and crafts BounceU is just the place for kids' imaginations to take flight. Our Time: 9am to 12pm Location: Community Center Time: 12:30pm to 3:3 0pm Location: Community Center including wands, tiaras, wings and jewelry as well as unique, upbeat Create and Bounce program gives kids a daily games and stories. A small snack will be included. Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 balance of playtime and creative time- the perfect combination for Parents are invited to the “Fairy Princess Parade” any aspiring artist. It is part inspiration, part perspiration, and a Friday morning. WEEK OF AUGUST 15TH TO AUGUST 19TH whole bunch of fun.... DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST Mon-Fri 6/20 - 6/24 9:30am-11:30am $140.00 SPACE PIONEERS: PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: AMAZING RACE Mon-Thurs 6/27 -6/30 9:15am-1:15pm $140.00 WITH SCRATCH SCRATCH VIDEO SENSING Pack your bags, Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 9:30am-11:30am $140.00 Using the acclaimed video game software What’s more fun than playing an engineers, and get GEOCACHING ADVENTURES CAMP AGE: 10-14 developed by the engineers at MIT, come and interactive video game? Writing ready for an HIP HOP CAMP AGE: 5-8 LOCATION: DEEP MEADOW PARK PAVILION embark on fun journey to space with one! Video sensing allows students to design adventure! Team up LOCATION: DANCE TO THE MUSIC Geo-what?! Geocaching is a worldwide treasure hunt that utilizes a Scratch! Send an astronaut to the moon and and program their own the program via with others for a wild 400 HORSHAM RD., HORSHAM handheld GPS unit , a good set of eyes and a bit of hiking around. It’s defend your moon base from space rocks. webcam. Using the acclaimed video game ride across the globe Come join all the fun with this high energy hip hop a real-life adventure game where puzzles and challenges await you Learn how to use Scratch to create and software developed by the engineers at MIT, and beyond! Students will carefully engineer camp! Students will learn dance skills including rhythm at each turn of the trail. Experienced staff will guide you as you learn program sprites, backdrops and basic Scratch, students work together to create vehicles that can traverse the most and timing as well as practicing dancing in a group and how to use a GPS for geocaching, explore the outdoors as you scripts. Create a new program their own games, art, and musical treacherous terrains, brave the highest seas individually. Dance combinations to age appropriate search for hidden containers and design your own geocaching each day, leave with evidence of instruments while exploring coding and soar above the clouds—are you up for hip hop music will be learned throughout the week. course. Each day will include hands-on activities, discussion and a your wild space adventure and be foundations. Get up and get moving with the challenge? Grab your passports and Students will also play games and make a craft during team activity. Bring a water bottle and healthy snack; wear inspired to explore the universe of Engineering For Kids and Scratch Video catch a flight straight to Engineering for the week. A small snack will also be included. comfortable shoes and dress for activity and the weather. programming as a Space Pioneer. Sensing. Kids—a truly unbelievable journey! DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST Time: 9am to 12pm Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 10:00am-12:00pm $140.00 Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm Time: 9am to 12pm Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 9:00am-12:00pm $120.00 Location: Community Center Location: Community Center Location: Community Center Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 JUMP START DANCE CLASS AGE: 7-16 JEDI ACADEMY AGE: 8-12 LOCATION: DANCE TO THE MUSIC LOCATION: DEEP MEADOW PARK PAVILION 400 HORSHAM RD., HORSHAM WEEK OF AUGUST 22ND TO AUGUST 26TH The Force is strong within you, but more training Not sure what classes you want to sign up for next you require before a true Padawan you can season? Get a head start this summer! This become. Campers learn the way of the Jedi through ® JUNIOR LEGO ROBOTICS: WILD ANIMALS MINECRAFT: TRAVELING INTO THE FUTURE: program is designed for students who want to games and team challenges. Discover the secrets & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Join us in an apocalyptic future, one where explore all different styles of dance. Students will of far away galaxies: how to navigate the wilds of ® This LEGO Robotics camp is specifically the earth has been ravaged by a series of broaden their dance education by focusing on Naboo; how to detect an allude galactic forces; and make and designed for the youngest engineers. Using natural disasters. Each day, students rely on different styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, properly handle your own lightsaber. Join us - the Rebel Alliance ® the LEGO WeDo bricks and software, the HOW AMUSING! the engineering design process to solve a lyrical, musical theatre, and more. Students will needs you! Each day will include hands-on activities, discussion goal of this class is to introduce students to Ah, the thrill of an amusement park…zipping series of challenges such as building a city be split into groups depending on age. and a team activity. Bring a water bottle and healthy snack; wear the concept of what robotics is as well as around on racecars (mechanical), zooming on a series of islands, escaping from a comfortable shoes and dress for activity and the weather. give them a chance to build and program bunker on Mt. Everest and even building a DAY DATE TIME COST through the loops of a rollercoaster DAY DATE TIME COST their first robot. Students will build a hungry (mechanical) and enjoying a cold, refreshing rocket to land on the moon! Through the Mon-Fri 7/11 - 7/15 12:30pm-2:30pm $140.00 Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 9:00am-12:00pm $120.00 alligator, roaring lion, drumming monkey and ice cream treat (chemical) at the end of a hot, application of engineering principles, more! This camp will also introduce our sticky day. Can’t get better than that! students solve numerous challenges as they youngest engineers to fundamental concepts Students will divide into competitive theme make their virtual world of Minecraft a safe of energy, materials and movement. Through place for humanity once again. KARATE CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS park teams. They will challenge other teams AGE: 5-11 LOCATION: KOKORO KAI, 1126 HORSHAM RD., AMBLER, PA open and focused exploration, students in specific engineering-related contests with design and build their own roller coasters, the goal of creating the most fantastic and Camp will be geared toward the basic Karate curriculum of the Academy and will prove to be educational and fun for catapults, cars, and more. thrilling theme park experience. every student. Students who train hard and do their best will be tested for their first stripe on their DAY DATE TIME COST Time: 9am to 12pm Time: 9am to 12pm Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm white belt at the end of the week. Each student will Mon-Fri 6/20 - 6/24 9:00am-12:00pm $175.00 Location: Community Center Location: Community Center Location: Community Center receive a karate uniform, belt & t shirt. Student should bring snack and water each day. Mon-Fri 8/8 - 8/12 9:00am-12:00pm $175.00 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199

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SPY TRAINING CAMP AGE: 7-11 STOP MOTION MOVIE MAKING CAMP AGE: 7-12 CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE & MORE CHOCOLATE EAT LIKE PRESIDENTS! AGE: 5-8 LOCATION: DEEP MEADOW PARK PAVILION LOCATION: HORSHAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER AGE: 9-13 Location: Horsham Township Community Center Location: Horsham Township Community Center Are you the world’s next Super Spy? After assuming your new secret Light, cameras, action! Use LEGO® bricks to tell your story. Complete Chocolate, Chocolate, and MORE Chocolate! - This Eat Like the Presidents! - To celebrate this election year, children will identity and being debriefed, your spy training will begin and include with music, special effects and all your favorite LEGO®- figure camp will include everything chocolate - prepare favorite recipes from current/past presidents. They will becoming an expert in the art of disguise, code-breaking, characters! In this unique and creative camp, students will plan, cupcakes, cookies, candies, and other delicious “VOTE” for their favorite president, based on the best tasting food. surveillance, stealth and leaving no trace. As a team, you script, stage, shoot, and produce their own mini-movie using Stop desserts! Kitchen Wizards helps kids of all ages to Let the pundits talk about the issues. We don't care if one of our and the other cadets will solve high-level crimes, navigate Motion Animation. Working as a team, students will use LEGO® build discover the magic of cooking, one bite at a time, presidents was a Republican or Democrat. We just want to know who challenging obstacle courses and try to discover the the set and props, then shoot their movie using a camera. Teams will through their culinary enrichment programs. We liked the best tasting food! Presented by Kitchen Wizards. Ages double-agent. After training, you’ll be ready to take on the use movie-making software to add special effects, titles, credits and think it's a great way to interact with others, learn 10-14. ALL CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE A CHEF'S HAT, APRON, world’s worst bad guys. Each day will include hands-on more. When the movie is complete, campers will impress friends and new skills, improve existing skills, and enjoy good CERTIFICATE O F COMPLETION, AND RECIPE BOOKLET. activities, discussion and a team activity. Bring a water family with a screening party on the last day of camp. Don't miss your food! We want to help kids feel the same way bottle and healthy snack; wear comfortable shoes and chance to be a movie producer! DAY DATE TIME COST through our culinary enrichment programs. dress for activity and the weather. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies Mon-Thurs 7/25 - 7/28 10:00am-12:00pm $145.00 Pricing includes chef's hat, apron, certificate of which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse these programs. DAY DATE TIME COST completion, recipe booklet, and all ingredients LITTLE CHEFS (BEGINNING COOKING) AGE: 10-13 Mon-Fri 8/1 - 8/5 9:00am-12:00pm $120.00 DAY DATE TIME COST used during the week. Location: Horsham Township Community Center Little Chefs Beginning Cooking - Campers will enjoy kid-friendly AGE: 5-12 Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 1:00pm-4:00pm $175.00 DAY DATE TIME COST JURASSIC WORLD favorites for budding chefs, including oven-baked chicken fingers, LOCATION: HORSHAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER Mon-Thurs 8/8 - 8/11 10:00am-12:00pm $145.00 homemade pasta and meatballs and more! Each member of the family Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Put on your hiking boots AGE: 5-12 KIDS ANTI BULLYING PROGRAM will enjoy these entrees when the kids make them at home. Kitchen and camouflage…you’re about to enter Jurassic Brick LOCATION: KOKORO KAI, 1126 HORSHAM RD., AMBLER, PA EAT LIKE THE OLYMPIANS! AGE: 7-11 Wizards helps kids of all ages to discover the magic of cooking, one Land! Campers will build a world that comes to life This is a perfect camp for beginners. Students will be instructed on Location: Horsham Township Community Center bite at a time, through their culinary enrichment programs. We think with gentle Brontosaurus, ferocious Velociraptor, technique, positioning, and training methods. Our Youth Program is In honor of the Summer Olympics, we will prepare favorite recipes it's a great way to interact with others, learn new skills, improve terrifying T. Rex, and more. We’ll learn about amazing designed to empower kids by providing them with the mental and from some of our US Olympians AND some of their most esteemed existing skills, and enjoy good food! We want to help kids feel the dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic period, and physical tools to face and overcome adversity. Our unique international competitors. Presented by Kitchen Wizarrds. ALL same way through our culinary enrichment programs. Pricing other extinct, prehistoric animals that roamed the Anti-Bullying focus deals with one of the most serious problems in CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE A CHEF'S HAT, APRON, CERTIFICATE OF includes chef's hat, apron, certificate of completion, recipe booklet, earth and swam the seas during that era and millions schools today. If you're looking to protect your child and instill in them COMPLETION, AND RECIPE BOOKLET. and all ingredients used during the week. of years later. Show us your building skills using our discipline, confidence and self-reliance, look no further. NO specialized project kits! EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST Mon-Thurs 8/15 - 8/18 10:00am-12:00pm $145.00 Mon-Thurs 8/1 - 8/4 10:00am-12:00pm $145.00 Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 9:00am-12:00pm $165.00 Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 9:00am - 12:00pm $165.00 TEEN DESIGN CAMP AGE: 12-17 DESIGN POTTERY CAMP AGE: 5-18 MAGICAL WIZARDING CAMP AGE: 7-13 MINING & CRAFTING I AGE: 6-12 Location: Scatter Joy Center for the Arts Location: Horsham Township Community Center Location: Horsham Township Community Center LOCATION: HORSHAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER This teen camp will focus on product design. Each day This week long camp will focus on building and designing with your hands. Each Attention Wizards and Witches of Horsham! We are back again for Minecraft is a game about placing blocks to build anything you can students will learn about different materials to help with day, students will learn about various sculpting materials like terracotta and oil another exciting summer of Wizarding camp! Our half-day, week imagine. At night, monsters come out. Make sure to build a shelter their product design. The product’s will be lighting, based clay. They will use handbuilding and glazing techniques to build a new long camp is jam-packed with action and excitement including before it happens! Experience the world of Minecraft with LEGO bricks clocks, and free time to explore on their own. We will be project each day. The projects are shoe design, favorite character, and time to Quidditch! In between your “classes,” this may include (but are in this fun camp. Kids will start by crafting their shelters and some of working with resin, porcelain, and modeling clay. All explore on their own. The second half of the day will be focused on modeling clay certainly not limited to) Defense Against the Arts, Potions, Herbology, the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO bricks. Students will face new materials include one light, and clock mechanism. Pick and how they can build charms that can be put ona carabiner clips and Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and Charms you can spend challenges each day building models and crafting key elements from up of fired work will be one week after camp. ALL necklaces. Please bring a small snack and drink. This camp is for all abilities and galleons at Honeydukes, check out the latest gag at Weasleys’ the popular Minecraft game. ABILITIES WELCOME. Any questions please go to all materials are included. Fired pieces can be picked up one week after camp. Wizarding Wheezes, duel another wizard, sip a butter beer, and find potteryworksmobile.com. We only use food safe and toxic-free material. For more information, please go DAY DATE TIME COST to: potteryworksmobile.com. the wand that’s right for you! You and your campmates will sleuth Mon-Fri 8/8 - 8/12 9:00am-12:00pm $165.00 together to solve a magical mystery as you work through mystical DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST MINING & CRAFTING II AGE: 6-12 challenges! Each week is unique and every day is different! Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 10:00am - 1:00pm $175.00 Mon-Thurs 7/11 - 7/15 9:00am - 12:00pm $165.00 Everything kicks off with Owlers flown to each student’s Muggle LOCATION: HORSHAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER home. Please bring a water bottle and a healthy snack. Make sure Steve is jumping for joy as he introduces the newest members of his JUNIOR LEGO® ROBOTICS: WILD ANIMALS MOMENTUM MADNESS CAMP ELECTRONIC GAME DESIGN: WITCHES AND that all items are properly labeled with camper name and phone Minecraft world. Whether or not your child has attended our first camp, & CIVIL ENGINEERING Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can WIZARDS number, all in a leak-proof bag or cooler. Also, please alert us if there reward them with creativity and excitement this new camp has to offer. This LEGO® Robotics camp is specifically an object go without compromising safety? In this camp, students will create their are any allergies or medical conditions about which we should be Campers will be challenged to bring their virtual designs to life by designed for the youngest engineers. Using Students in this camp will learn basics of own unique Witches and Wizards-themed aware. This is a Monday-Thursday camp. building new mob figures, mosaics and custom models, incorporating ® LEGO Bricks. So, are you ready for the challenge? the LEGO WeDo bricks and software, the industrial, mechanical and electrical platform game using Multimedia DAY DATE TIME COST goal of this class is to introduce students to engineering. They will work with their Pit Fusion 2. Students will design and Mon-Thurs 7/11 - 7/14 9:00am - 12:00pm $185.00 DAY DATE TIME COST the concept of what robotics is as well as Crew to design and build vehicles, such as program a side-scrolling, two-dimensional, Mon-Fri 8/8 - 8/12 9:00am-12:00pm $165.00 give them a chance to build and program dragsters and hovering levitrons, which Mario-type game in which wizards and CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME AGE: 8-11 Mon-Fri 8/8 - 8/12 9:00am-4:00pm $325.00 their first robot. This camp will also introduce should be able to withstand astonishing witches attempt to avoid obstacles and Location: Horsham Township Community Center our young engineers to fundamental speeds. Fasten your seat belt, the race has overcome enemies while seeking out the The children will have fun and success as they AWESOME ROBOTICS AGE: 9-12 concepts of building and construction. begun! fearless enemy leader. As the sun sets on the creatively design, build and edit their very own video Through open and focused exploration, final day of camp, students Location: Horsham Township Community Center Time: 9am to 12pm games. What action will take place? What are the students design and construct skyscrapers, will receive a copy of their Extend your knowledge of Robotics as you build and program unique Location: Community Center objectives and outcomes? Design the characters projects. Whether it’s a car, a Ferris wheel or a crane, this camp will bridges and a home designed to withstand game to take home to play and the action. The children will feel a sense of the blows of The Big Bad Wolf! Ages: 4-9 another day. be fun, challenging and AWESOME! The final project will be your Price: $170 power as the characters do what they want them unique Robot based on everything you have learned and your Time: 9am to 12pm Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm to do. imagination! Location: Community Center Location: Community DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST Ages: 4-9 Center Mon-Fri 8/1 - 8/5 1:00pm-3:00pm $145.00 Mon-Fri 6/20 - 6/24 9:30am-11:30am $145.00 Price: $170 Ages: 4-9

12 SUMMER 2016 Horsham Township Report 13 SUMMER CAMP 2016 SUMMER CAMP 2016

SPY TRAINING CAMP AGE: 7-11 STOP MOTION MOVIE MAKING CAMP AGE: 7-12 CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE & MORE CHOCOLATE EAT LIKE PRESIDENTS! AGE: 5-8 LOCATION: DEEP MEADOW PARK PAVILION LOCATION: HORSHAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER AGE: 9-13 Location: Horsham Township Community Center Location: Horsham Township Community Center Are you the world’s next Super Spy? After assuming your new secret Light, cameras, action! Use LEGO® bricks to tell your story. Complete Chocolate, Chocolate, and MORE Chocolate! - This Eat Like the Presidents! - To celebrate this election year, children will identity and being debriefed, your spy training will begin and include with music, special effects and all your favorite LEGO®- figure camp will include everything chocolate - prepare favorite recipes from current/past presidents. They will becoming an expert in the art of disguise, code-breaking, characters! In this unique and creative camp, students will plan, cupcakes, cookies, candies, and other delicious “VOTE” for their favorite president, based on the best tasting food. surveillance, stealth and leaving no trace. As a team, you script, stage, shoot, and produce their own mini-movie using Stop desserts! Kitchen Wizards helps kids of all ages to Let the pundits talk about the issues. We don't care if one of our and the other cadets will solve high-level crimes, navigate Motion Animation. Working as a team, students will use LEGO® build discover the magic of cooking, one bite at a time, presidents was a Republican or Democrat. We just want to know who challenging obstacle courses and try to discover the the set and props, then shoot their movie using a camera. Teams will through their culinary enrichment programs. We liked the best tasting food! Presented by Kitchen Wizards. Ages double-agent. After training, you’ll be ready to take on the use movie-making software to add special effects, titles, credits and think it's a great way to interact with others, learn 10-14. ALL CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE A CHEF'S HAT, APRON, world’s worst bad guys. Each day will include hands-on more. When the movie is complete, campers will impress friends and new skills, improve existing skills, and enjoy good CERTIFICATE O F COMPLETION, AND RECIPE BOOKLET. activities, discussion and a team activity. Bring a water family with a screening party on the last day of camp. Don't miss your food! We want to help kids feel the same way bottle and healthy snack; wear comfortable shoes and chance to be a movie producer! DAY DATE TIME COST through our culinary enrichment programs. dress for activity and the weather. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies Mon-Thurs 7/25 - 7/28 10:00am-12:00pm $145.00 Pricing includes chef's hat, apron, certificate of which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse these programs. DAY DATE TIME COST completion, recipe booklet, and all ingredients LITTLE CHEFS (BEGINNING COOKING) AGE: 10-13 Mon-Fri 8/1 - 8/5 9:00am-12:00pm $120.00 DAY DATE TIME COST used during the week. Location: Horsham Township Community Center Little Chefs Beginning Cooking - Campers will enjoy kid-friendly AGE: 5-12 Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 1:00pm-4:00pm $175.00 DAY DATE TIME COST JURASSIC WORLD favorites for budding chefs, including oven-baked chicken fingers, LOCATION: HORSHAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER Mon-Thurs 8/8 - 8/11 10:00am-12:00pm $145.00 homemade pasta and meatballs and more! Each member of the family Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Put on your hiking boots AGE: 5-12 KIDS ANTI BULLYING PROGRAM will enjoy these entrees when the kids make them at home. Kitchen and camouflage…you’re about to enter Jurassic Brick LOCATION: KOKORO KAI, 1126 HORSHAM RD., AMBLER, PA EAT LIKE THE OLYMPIANS! AGE: 7-11 Wizards helps kids of all ages to discover the magic of cooking, one Land! Campers will build a world that comes to life This is a perfect camp for beginners. Students will be instructed on Location: Horsham Township Community Center bite at a time, through their culinary enrichment programs. We think with gentle Brontosaurus, ferocious Velociraptor, technique, positioning, and training methods. Our Youth Program is In honor of the Summer Olympics, we will prepare favorite recipes it's a great way to interact with others, learn new skills, improve terrifying T. Rex, and more. We’ll learn about amazing designed to empower kids by providing them with the mental and from some of our US Olympians AND some of their most esteemed existing skills, and enjoy good food! We want to help kids feel the dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic period, and physical tools to face and overcome adversity. Our unique international competitors. Presented by Kitchen Wizarrds. ALL same way through our culinary enrichment programs. Pricing other extinct, prehistoric animals that roamed the Anti-Bullying focus deals with one of the most serious problems in CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE A CHEF'S HAT, APRON, CERTIFICATE OF includes chef's hat, apron, certificate of completion, recipe booklet, earth and swam the seas during that era and millions schools today. If you're looking to protect your child and instill in them COMPLETION, AND RECIPE BOOKLET. and all ingredients used during the week. of years later. Show us your building skills using our discipline, confidence and self-reliance, look no further. NO specialized project kits! EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST Mon-Thurs 8/15 - 8/18 10:00am-12:00pm $145.00 Mon-Thurs 8/1 - 8/4 10:00am-12:00pm $145.00 Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 9:00am-12:00pm $165.00 Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 9:00am - 12:00pm $165.00 TEEN DESIGN CAMP AGE: 12-17 DESIGN POTTERY CAMP AGE: 5-18 MAGICAL WIZARDING CAMP AGE: 7-13 MINING & CRAFTING I AGE: 6-12 Location: Scatter Joy Center for the Arts Location: Horsham Township Community Center Location: Horsham Township Community Center LOCATION: HORSHAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER This teen camp will focus on product design. Each day This week long camp will focus on building and designing with your hands. Each Attention Wizards and Witches of Horsham! We are back again for Minecraft is a game about placing blocks to build anything you can students will learn about different materials to help with day, students will learn about various sculpting materials like terracotta and oil another exciting summer of Wizarding camp! Our half-day, week imagine. At night, monsters come out. Make sure to build a shelter their product design. The product’s will be lighting, based clay. They will use handbuilding and glazing techniques to build a new long camp is jam-packed with action and excitement including before it happens! Experience the world of Minecraft with LEGO bricks clocks, and free time to explore on their own. We will be project each day. The projects are shoe design, favorite character, and time to Quidditch! In between your “classes,” this may include (but are in this fun camp. Kids will start by crafting their shelters and some of working with resin, porcelain, and modeling clay. All explore on their own. The second half of the day will be focused on modeling clay certainly not limited to) Defense Against the Arts, Potions, Herbology, the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO bricks. Students will face new materials include one light, and clock mechanism. Pick and how they can build charms that can be put ona carabiner clips and Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and Charms you can spend challenges each day building models and crafting key elements from up of fired work will be one week after camp. ALL necklaces. Please bring a small snack and drink. This camp is for all abilities and galleons at Honeydukes, check out the latest gag at Weasleys’ the popular Minecraft game. ABILITIES WELCOME. Any questions please go to all materials are included. Fired pieces can be picked up one week after camp. Wizarding Wheezes, duel another wizard, sip a butter beer, and find potteryworksmobile.com. We only use food safe and toxic-free material. For more information, please go DAY DATE TIME COST to: potteryworksmobile.com. the wand that’s right for you! You and your campmates will sleuth Mon-Fri 8/8 - 8/12 9:00am-12:00pm $165.00 together to solve a magical mystery as you work through mystical DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST MINING & CRAFTING II AGE: 6-12 challenges! Each week is unique and every day is different! Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 10:00am - 1:00pm $175.00 Mon-Thurs 7/11 - 7/15 9:00am - 12:00pm $165.00 Everything kicks off with Owlers flown to each student’s Muggle LOCATION: HORSHAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER home. Please bring a water bottle and a healthy snack. Make sure Steve is jumping for joy as he introduces the newest members of his JUNIOR LEGO® ROBOTICS: WILD ANIMALS MOMENTUM MADNESS CAMP ELECTRONIC GAME DESIGN: WITCHES AND that all items are properly labeled with camper name and phone Minecraft world. Whether or not your child has attended our first camp, & CIVIL ENGINEERING Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can WIZARDS number, all in a leak-proof bag or cooler. Also, please alert us if there reward them with creativity and excitement this new camp has to offer. This LEGO® Robotics camp is specifically an object go without compromising safety? In this camp, students will create their are any allergies or medical conditions about which we should be Campers will be challenged to bring their virtual designs to life by designed for the youngest engineers. Using Students in this camp will learn basics of own unique Witches and Wizards-themed aware. This is a Monday-Thursday camp. building new mob figures, mosaics and custom models, incorporating ® LEGO Bricks. So, are you ready for the challenge? the LEGO WeDo bricks and software, the industrial, mechanical and electrical platform game using Multimedia DAY DATE TIME COST goal of this class is to introduce students to engineering. They will work with their Pit Fusion 2. Students will design and Mon-Thurs 7/11 - 7/14 9:00am - 12:00pm $185.00 DAY DATE TIME COST the concept of what robotics is as well as Crew to design and build vehicles, such as program a side-scrolling, two-dimensional, Mon-Fri 8/8 - 8/12 9:00am-12:00pm $165.00 give them a chance to build and program dragsters and hovering levitrons, which Mario-type game in which wizards and CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME AGE: 8-11 Mon-Fri 8/8 - 8/12 9:00am-4:00pm $325.00 their first robot. This camp will also introduce should be able to withstand astonishing witches attempt to avoid obstacles and Location: Horsham Township Community Center our young engineers to fundamental speeds. Fasten your seat belt, the race has overcome enemies while seeking out the The children will have fun and success as they AWESOME ROBOTICS AGE: 9-12 concepts of building and construction. begun! fearless enemy leader. As the sun sets on the creatively design, build and edit their very own video Through open and focused exploration, final day of camp, students Location: Horsham Township Community Center Time: 9am to 12pm games. What action will take place? What are the students design and construct skyscrapers, will receive a copy of their Extend your knowledge of Robotics as you build and program unique Location: Community Center objectives and outcomes? Design the characters projects. Whether it’s a car, a Ferris wheel or a crane, this camp will bridges and a home designed to withstand game to take home to play and the action. The children will feel a sense of the blows of The Big Bad Wolf! Ages: 4-9 another day. be fun, challenging and AWESOME! The final project will be your Price: $170 power as the characters do what they want them unique Robot based on everything you have learned and your Time: 9am to 12pm Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm to do. imagination! Location: Community Center Location: Community DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST Ages: 4-9 Center Mon-Fri 8/1 - 8/5 1:00pm-3:00pm $145.00 Mon-Fri 6/20 - 6/24 9:30am-11:30am $145.00 Price: $170 Ages: 4-9

12 SUMMER 2016 Horsham Township Report 13 SUMMER CAMP 2016 Horsham Township Recreation WEEK OF JULY 18TH – JULY 22ND

JUNIOR LEGO® ROBOTICS: ADVENTURE STORIES & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Time: 9am to 12pm ® ® This LEGO Robotics camp is specifically designed for the youngest engineers. Using the LEGO WeDo bricks and Location: software, the goal of this class is to introduce students to the concept of what robotics is as well as give them a chance Community Center to build and progra m their first robot. Students will build an airplane, a sailboat, a giant and more! This camp will also Ages: 4-9 introduce our youngest engineers to basic concepts as they relate to the science of aircrafts. Through open and Price: $199 focused exploration, students will build and design their own airplane, straw rocket, parachute, helicopter and more! Here are the summer camps that will be offered by Horsham Township in the Summer of 2016. Registration is available online at www.horshamrec.com SURVIVOR CAMP: ENGINEER'S COVE LEGO® ROBOTICS: RESCUE ROBOTS ® CREATE AND BOUNCE CAMP AGE: 6-12 Stranded on an abandoned island - surrounded by darkness, cold This LEGO Robotics camp is designed to FAIRY PRINCESS CAMP AGE: 3-5 temperatures, wild animals and other dangers. Students in this camp introduce students to the world of not only LOCATION: BOUNCE U, 420 HORSHAM RD., HORSHAM PA LOCATION: DANCE TO THE MUSIC Join us for a FUN four days of Physical and will join tribes a nd compete in various engineering-related challenges building, but also programming basic robots. 400 HORSHAM RD., HORSHAM to survive and eventually escape the harsh island conditions. Throughout this camp, students design and Creative Activities! We are going to explore, Your little princess can pretend she is a real princess understand and CREATE things that fly, jump, move Electrical, aerospace and marine engineering are all introduced in program robots to respond to simulated as we dance into a different fairy tale each day! Come this camp. Students will utilize the Engineering Design Process to disaster situations such as moving rubble after and BOUNCE!!!! It will be a fun filled of along with Elsa, Anna, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, experiments, crafts and of course BOUNCING! create their very own flashlights, parachutes, powerboats and more! an earthquake, retrieving survivors after an Belle and many more (we will spotlight all different Join us in the first ever Engineering for Kids Survivor challenge! avalanche and more! Physical activity is proven to foster creativity in children, and princesses). This camp includes arts and crafts BounceU is just the place for kids' imaginations to take flight. Our Time: 9am to 12pm Location: Community Center Time: 12:30pm to 3:3 0pm Location: Community Center including wands, tiaras, wings and jewelry as well as unique, upbeat Create and Bounce program gives kids a daily games and stories. A small snack will be included. Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 balance of playtime and creative time- the perfect combination for Parents are invited to the “Fairy Princess Parade” any aspiring artist. It is part inspiration, part perspiration, and a Friday morning. WEEK OF AUGUST 15TH TO AUGUST 19TH whole bunch of fun.... DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST Mon-Fri 6/20 - 6/24 9:30am-11:30am $140.00 SPACE PIONEERS: PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: AMAZING RACE Mon-Thurs 6/27 -6/30 9:15am-1:15pm $140.00 WITH SCRATCH SCRATCH VIDEO SENSING Pack your bags, Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 9:30am-11:30am $140.00 Using the acclaimed video game software What’s more fun than playing an engineers, and get GEOCACHING ADVENTURES CAMP AGE: 10-14 developed by the engineers at MIT, come and interactive video game? Writing ready for an HIP HOP CAMP AGE: 5-8 LOCATION: DEEP MEADOW PARK PAVILION embark on fun journey to space with one! Video sensing allows students to design adventure! Team up LOCATION: DANCE TO THE MUSIC Geo-what?! Geocaching is a worldwide treasure hunt that utilizes a Scratch! Send an astronaut to the moon and and program their own the program via with others for a wild 400 HORSHAM RD., HORSHAM handheld GPS unit , a good set of eyes and a bit of hiking around. It’s defend your moon base from space rocks. webcam. Using the acclaimed video game ride across the globe Come join all the fun with this high energy hip hop a real-life adventure game where puzzles and challenges await you Learn how to use Scratch to create and software developed by the engineers at MIT, and beyond! Students will carefully engineer camp! Students will learn dance skills including rhythm at each turn of the trail. Experienced staff will guide you as you learn program sprites, backdrops and basic Scratch, students work together to create vehicles that can traverse the most and timing as well as practicing dancing in a group and how to use a GPS for geocaching, explore the outdoors as you scripts. Create a new program their own games, art, and musical treacherous terrains, brave the highest seas individually. Dance combinations to age appropriate search for hidden containers and design your own geocaching each day, leave with evidence of instruments while exploring coding and soar above the clouds—are you up for hip hop music will be learned throughout the week. course. Each day will include hands-on activities, discussion and a your wild space adventure and be foundations. Get up and get moving with the challenge? Grab your passports and Students will also play games and make a craft during team activity. Bring a water bottle and healthy snack; wear inspired to explore the universe of Engineering For Kids and Scratch Video catch a flight straight to Engineering for the week. A small snack will also be included. comfortable shoes and dress for activity and the weather. programming as a Space Pioneer. Sensing. Kids—a truly unbelievable journey! DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST Time: 9am to 12pm Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 10:00am-12:00pm $140.00 Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm Time: 9am to 12pm Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 9:00am-12:00pm $120.00 Location: Community Center Location: Community Center Location: Community Center Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 JUMP START DANCE CLASS AGE: 7-16 JEDI ACADEMY AGE: 8-12 LOCATION: DANCE TO THE MUSIC LOCATION: DEEP MEADOW PARK PAVILION 400 HORSHAM RD., HORSHAM WEEK OF AUGUST 22ND TO AUGUST 26TH The Force is strong within you, but more training Not sure what classes you want to sign up for next you require before a true Padawan you can season? Get a head start this summer! This become. Campers learn the way of the Jedi through ® JUNIOR LEGO ROBOTICS: WILD ANIMALS MINECRAFT: TRAVELING INTO THE FUTURE: program is designed for students who want to games and team challenges. Discover the secrets & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Join us in an apocalyptic future, one where explore all different styles of dance. Students will of far away galaxies: how to navigate the wilds of ® This LEGO Robotics camp is specifically the earth has been ravaged by a series of broaden their dance education by focusing on Naboo; how to detect an allude galactic forces; and make and designed for the youngest engineers. Using natural disasters. Each day, students rely on different styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, properly handle your own lightsaber. Join us - the Rebel Alliance ® the LEGO WeDo bricks and software, the HOW AMUSING! the engineering design process to solve a lyrical, musical theatre, and more. Students will needs you! Each day will include hands-on activities, discussion goal of this class is to introduce students to Ah, the thrill of an amusement park…zipping series of challenges such as building a city be split into groups depending on age. and a team activity. Bring a water bottle and healthy snack; wear the concept of what robotics is as well as around on racecars (mechanical), zooming on a series of islands, escaping from a comfortable shoes and dress for activity and the weather. give them a chance to build and program bunker on Mt. Everest and even building a DAY DATE TIME COST through the loops of a rollercoaster DAY DATE TIME COST their first robot. Students will build a hungry (mechanical) and enjoying a cold, refreshing rocket to land on the moon! Through the Mon-Fri 7/11 - 7/15 12:30pm-2:30pm $140.00 Mon-Fri 7/18 - 7/22 9:00am-12:00pm $120.00 alligator, roaring lion, drumming monkey and ice cream treat (chemical) at the end of a hot, application of engineering principles, more! This camp will also introduce our sticky day. Can’t get better than that! students solve numerous challenges as they youngest engineers to fundamental concepts Students will divide into competitive theme make their virtual world of Minecraft a safe of energy, materials and movement. Through place for humanity once again. KARATE CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS park teams. They will challenge other teams AGE: 5-11 LOCATION: KOKORO KAI, 1126 HORSHAM RD., AMBLER, PA open and focused exploration, students in specific engineering-related contests with design and build their own roller coasters, the goal of creating the most fantastic and Camp will be geared toward the basic Karate curriculum of the Academy and will prove to be educational and fun for catapults, cars, and more. thrilling theme park experience. every student. Students who train hard and do their best will be tested for their first stripe on their DAY DATE TIME COST Time: 9am to 12pm Time: 9am to 12pm Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm white belt at the end of the week. Each student will Mon-Fri 6/20 - 6/24 9:00am-12:00pm $175.00 Location: Community Center Location: Community Center Location: Community Center receive a karate uniform, belt & t shirt. Student should bring snack and water each day. Mon-Fri 8/8 - 8/12 9:00am-12:00pm $175.00 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199 Ages: 8-12 Price: $199

14 SUMMER 2016 Horsham Township Report 11 READING, PROGRAMS & MORE SUMMER CAMP 2016 PREVIEW

Horsham Library BOYS LACROSSE – BOX STYLE CHEERLEADING FUN FOR PEE WEES 435 Babylon Road • Horsham, PA 19044 Grades: 5th – 8th (2016 Spring grade) Ages 3-5 (preschool aged) & 1st-5th grade Location: Horsham Township Roller Hockey Rink 215-443-2609 • www.horshamlibrary.org Location: Horsham Hawks field Box lacrosse is played in a much smaller space than its field Designed to develop confidence, skills and teamwork Monday: 12:30 pm to 9 pm • Tues - Thurs: 10 am to 9 pm counterpart. That space restriction creates a much faster tempo and for our younger girls. Cheerleading Camp is a Friday: 10 am to 6 pm • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm requires quicker decision-making. Players in the box game grow dynamic fun filled program combining dance, Sunday: Closed more accustomed to handling the ball and scoring in traffic. jumps, cheers, and chants for campers. Canadian players excelled at the collegiate level because they spent Whether you have a year or two of experience GET READY! many long winters when they were young - playing box lacrosse. or a total beginner, our curriculum is designed to This gave them incredible stick handling skills and experience in learn and have a ton of fun. Monday, June 13 is the racing start for the library’s 2016 Summer Reading Program. tight space tactics. When integrated with the field strategies this creates a winning combination. Full equipment required. DAY DATE TIME COST OK, sports fans. It is time to exercise your MIND as well as your muscles. “On your mark, get set ... READ!” is Mon-Fri 8/1 - 8/5 9:00am - 12:00pm $155.00 the children’s theme for this year's Summer Reading Program which begins Monday, June 13. Information DAY DATE TIME COST about great programs and activities for all ages will be on the library’s website in late May and will be Tues - Fri 7/5 - 7/8 1:00pm - 4:00pm $105.00 A DVANCED YOUTH CHEERLEADING distributed at Horsham Day and at the library the week of June 6. The Friends of the Horsham Library are 6th-8th grade (middle school aged) underwriting the costs of programs, prizes, and the Summer Reading goodie bags that everyone receives MULTI SPORT CAMP Location: Horsham Hawks field Age: 5-11Location: Carpenter Park at sign up. When you want to be the best, you have to train Campers will be exposed to a multitude of age appropriate sports with the best! We’re proud that our program is Teens, “Get in the game, READ!” is the theme for 2016. Teenagers can not only read for enjoyment and great and games throughout the week. Some examples of sports will be known for teaching and training the best of the prizes, they can volunteer with the “Reading with Friends” program, coaching younger kids to improve their reading skills. soccer, basketball, dodgeball, relays, kickball, etc. Games and best! These sessions go beyond the basics and sports will be set up in a fun and competitive nature, allowing Adults are included, too! “Exercise your mind, READ!” is the theme for the adult’s Summer Reading Program. Enjoy into the fine tuning of competing and effective campers to improve hand/foot-eye coordination as well as overall cheering. Will help develop motivation and mental challenges, enter to win prizes, and serve as a role model for Horsham’s children by exercising that reading muscle. fitness levels. Each student will receive a t-shirt and beverage. leadership. Campers will learn the latest stunts, To top off the 2016 Summer Reading Program, the library will partner with the Philadelphia Union Soccer team on Friday, August Children should be dressed to be active each day with athletic pyramids, cheers and tumbling in a safe and fun gear and sneakers and should bring their own lunch. 5 to offer fun outdoor activities as part of its Summer Reading Program wrap party. environment. DAY DATE TIME COST DAY DATE TIME COST NEW! Auto Repair Reference Center Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 9:00am-3:00pm $199.00 Mon-Fri 8/1 - 8/5 9:00am - 12:00pm $155.00 1/2 day 7/25 - 7/29 9:00am-12:00pm $119.00 Horsham Township Library now offers access to the Auto Repair Reference Center by EBSCO. This valuable on-line database can be used at the library or from home by Horsham Township residents using their library card number to log in. It contains do-it-yourself FIRST PLAY SOFTBALL TENNIS CLINIC repair and maintenance information on 37,000 domestic and imported vehicle models from 1954 to the present. FUNDAMENTALS Age: 5-99 The database includes millions of drawings and step-by-step photographs, approximately 110,000 technical service bulletins (TSBs) Ages 7 – 12 years old Location: Carpenter Park and recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer, over 180,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and Location: Carpenter Park Tennis Courts printing, specifications & maintenance schedules, and a Labor Time Guide & Estimator. View video overviews of auto systems with Designed to develop confidence, skills Mr. Mark Daniels returns again as AutoIQ. Consult Quick Tips (a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance). Users can email high-quality PDF records to and teamwork for our younger girls. Director and Instructor for the themselves for reference or printing, and can find diagnostic information all in a unique, user-friendly interface. Softball camp is a dynamic fun filled Horsham Township Summer program focusing on the fundamentals Tennis Clinics. He is a Certified Instructor with the Professional New repair procedures, TSBs and updates are added to Auto Repair Reference Center on a regular basis. All of the content has been of hitting, fielding, running and pitching Tennis Registry and is the Boys Head Coach and Girls Asst. Coach created by ASE certified technicians. for campers. Whether you have a year or for the Wissahickon High School Tennis Teams. He will possibly be assisted by local Varsity high school players if need be by numbers For more information on Auto Repair Reference Center including two of experience or a total beginner, our curriculum is designed ( to learn and have a ton of fun. of enrollment in class). Both clinics will take place at the Carpenter how to access it from home, please check with Reference Librarian Park Tennis Courts on the dates listed below. Participants are Erin Halovanic at (215) 443-2609 ext. 202 or visit the library's DAY DATE TIME COST requested to bring racquets, water bottles, and towels. Tennis balls website - www.HorshamLibrary.org - and look for the ARRC logo on Mon-Thurs 7/11 - 7/14 and instructional tools are provided. Participants may sign up for 1:00pm - 4:00pm $105.00 the "On-line Resources" page. (Fri rain date) (7/15) either one or both sessions.

VOLLEYBALL DAY DATE TIME COST Grades: 5th – 8th (2016 Spring Grade) 9:00am - 10:30am ADULT COLORING Don’t’ Miss Margo Rabb! Location: Carpenter Park Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 $220.00 Whether you are new to the sport or just want a (13-99 years old) You’ve been hearing all about it – now you Margo Rabb, author of “Kissing in refresher course on basic skills in a fun learning 10:30am-11:45am can come check it out! The Horsham Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 $150.00 America” and environment, this camp is for you. This camp will focus on (9-12 years old) Township Library is sponsoring an Adult the soon to be all aspects of the game with emphasis on fundamental skill Coloring series. Coloring provides the 12:00pm-1:00pm released development. Campers will be divided into groups by age and skill Mon-Fri 6/27 - 7/1 $150.00 opportunity to get your creativity on while “Cures for level while learning appropriate movements and volleyball skills in (6-18 years old) combating the stresses of everyday life -- an exciting atmosphere. Campers will also improve on their Heartbreak.” 9:00am - 10:30am studies suggest that structured, rhythmic enthusiasm, intensity and confidence of volleyball. Each student Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $220.00 will be visiting will receive a t-shirt and beverage. Children should be dressed to (13-99 years old) endeavors such as coloring are particularly the Horsham be active each day with athletic gear and sneakers. 10:30am-11:45am beneficial in dealing with stress as it eases Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $150.00 Library (9-12 years old) you into a meditative state of mind, helping to keep negative thoughts at bay. Thursday June DAY DATE TIME COST Coloring sheets and pencils are provided and refreshments are served. Please visit Mon-Thurs 7/18 - 7/21 12:00pm-1:00pm 23rd @ 2PM 9:00am - 12:00pm $120.00 Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $150.00 www.horshamlibrary.org for more information. (Fri rain date) (7/22) (6-18 years old)

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U.K. ELITE COMMUNITY SOCCER CAMP Age: 5-16 Location: Kohler Soccer Fields BUILDING PERMIT REMINDER Montgomery County Recycles FOUNDATION PHASE 5-8 YRS Planning on renovating this UK Elite Soccer Camps offer the perfect combination of learning and FUN for boys & girls aged 5-14yrs. Action packed summer? Wa nt to build a deck or days are typically 3 or 6 hrs in duration. Each day is designed to promote an understanding of the game and the This program is a community service to shed? Then you may require a development of every budding individual soccer player. Exciting challenges, fun activities and daily world cup style residents of Montgomery County and is Building Permit from Horsham scrimmages keep players engaged throughout the day. Qualified coaches will ensure every player is motivated in a not open to Businesses or Institutions. safe and secure environment. Township. Building Permits are DAY DATE TIME COST required for, but not limited to, the following: CREATIVE PHASE 8-11YRS Household Hazardous Waste • New building or addition Designed to take players to the next level of skill and confidence. Learn all the 9:00am - 12:00pm Collection Program—9AM—3PM Mon-Fri 6/20 - 6/24 $155.00 • Decks, porches, and sunrooms latest creative attacking moves, goalscoring techniques and street soccer skills (5-10 years old) June 18, 2016— Abington Junior High School that make the game of soccer so exciting. Dynamic coaching methods from 9:00am - 12:00pm • Replacement windows or doors (where opening changes Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $155.00 September 17, 2016—Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center around the world will ensure players leave with an understanding of how to (5-14 years old) are made) manipulate a soccer ball and dominate the field. October 16, 2016—Lower Merion Transfer Station 9:00am - 12:00pm • Pre-fabricated swimming pools & hot tubs 24” and Mon-Fri 8/22 - 8/26 $155.00 All Events 9am-3pm Skill Phase 1 1-14 yrs (5-14 years old) greater in depth • New or Re-roofing and/or siding Designed for experienced and passionate players, looking for the most 9:00am - 3:00pm Paper Shredding competitive and structured of all UK Elite Soccer programs. Mon-Fri 7/25 - 7/29 $225.00 • Patios (concrete, paver block, etc.) (5-16 years old) July 16, 2016—Western Montgomery Career & In addition to fast paced technical sessions, all players will be exposed to small • Finishing basements 9:00am - 3:00pm Technology Center group / tactical session’s, team building challenges and functional play Mon-Fri 8/22 - 8/26 $225.00 • Installation of fences, utility sheds, and pole barns (5-16 years old) July 23, 2016—Abington Junior High School (positional concepts). • Lawn sprinkler systems October 23, 2016—Lower Merion Transfer Station • Driveway paving / widening (including gravel) All Events 9am—Noon • Any work along a street including curb & sidewalk repairs Tire Collection Building Permit Process Guides can be found at the Horsham May 21, 2016—Montgomery County Community College Township Building 1025 Horsham Road or visit the Horsham June 25, 2016—Western Montgomery Career & Township website www.horsham.org (under Departments, Craig and Mary Dare Technology Center Code Enforcement, then Permit requirements). Failure to obtain a Building Permit before starting construction may PAINTING CONTRACTOR All Events 9am—Noon EST. 1973 result in delays or a fine. If you are unsure whether you need Picture it Painted Professionally Action1126 Horsham Realty Road For the entire list of recycling events, please visit: a Building Permit, please contact the Horsham Township Maple Glen, Pennsylvania 19002 www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org Code Enforcement office at (215) 643-3131 and we will be Horsham, PA 19044 Cell: (215) 802-9447 Office: (215) 358-1100 (610) 278-3618 happy to assist you. 215-628-0172 Direct: (215) 358-1191 Call us before you build! www.rwbunch.com [email protected] PA License# 081302 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AROUND YOUR HOME SWIMMING POOL

Millions of us enjoy warm weather every year by swimming in our backyard pools and relaxing in hot tubs. Tragically though, over 200 young children drown in backyard swimming pools each year. The American Red Cross suggests owners make pool safety their top priority by following these guidelines:

• Secure your pool with appropriate barriers. Completely surround your pool with a 4-feet high fence or barrier with a SPECIALIZING IN: self-closing, self-latching gate. Place a safety cover on the pool or hot tub when not in use and remove any ladders or • Additions steps used for access. Consider installing a pool alarm that goes off if anyone enters the pool. • Keep children under active supervision at all times. Stay in arm’s reach of young kids. Designate a responsible person to • Renovations watch the water when people are in the pool—never allow anyone to swim alone. Have young or inexperienced swimmers wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. • Ensure everyone in the home knows how to swim well by enrolling them in age-appropriate water orientation and learn-to-swim courses from the Red Cross. 215-675-9358 • Keep your pool or hot tub water clean and clear. Maintain proper chemical levels, circulation and filtration. Regularly test 215-675-9358 and adjust the chemical levels to minimize the risk of earaches, rashes or more serious diseases. • Establish and enforce rules and safe behaviors, such as “no diving,” “stay away from drain covers,” “swim with a buddy” [email protected] and “walk please.” • Ensure everyone in the home knows how to respond to aquatic emergencies by having appropriate safety equipment Over 30 years of trusted service to Montgomery & Bucks County. and taking water safety, first aid and CPR courses from the Red Cross.

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2016 ROADWAY SAWMILL PARK AND PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS Horsham Township is fortunate to have the largest municipal MAINTENANCE PROGRAM owned park system in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Horsham Township strives to resurface its The Horsham park system contains more than 820+ acres in 47 roadways every 30 years. Age, however, is not the sites ranging from community parks to neighborhood parks to only factor that determines when a street is open space and 14 miles of trails to enjoy. Sawmill Playground is resurfaced. It is actually one of the final factors one of the many sites in Horsham Township that includes open after evaluating a road’s structural integrity, use space with a playground apparatus for children to classification, and available budget for road enjoy. Residents will notice renovations resurfacing activities. Streets that are in an happening throughout this advanced state of deterioration typically receive a year to include a new higher priority over those that are in satisfactory playground structure condition. Similarly, roadways that are more and changes to the frequently traveled are considered a priority over landscaping. those that receive less traffic. The age of the road and the township’s resurfacing budget are the final factors in determining whether a street is actually paved in any given year. Stormwater Stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up Horsham Township will be milling and debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants. Stormwater then flows resurfacing the following streets in 2016: into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters • Cedar Hill Road our storm sewer system is discharged (from Squire Drive to Welsh Road) untreated into the waterbodies we use • Squires Drive for swimming, fishing, and providing • Duke Lane drinking water. It does not go to the • Gentry Lane water treatment facility. Polluted • Baron Lane runoff is the nation’s greatest threat to • Babylon Road clean water. By practicing healthy (from Sheehy Drive to Limekiln Pike) household habits, homeowners can • Hidden Creek Drive keep common pollutants like (from Moreland Avenue to Hemlock Drive) pesticides, pet waste, grass clippings, • School Road and automotive fluids off the ground • Country Road and out of stormwater. Adopt these • Serrill Drive healthy household habits and help • Brumar Drive protect lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, • Buckman Drive (Maple to Brumar) and coastal waters. Remember to share the habits with your neighbors! 10 Ways to Prevent Stormwater HELP EMERGENCY SERVICES FIND YOU Runoff Pollution: Horsham Township Ordinance 2010-11: • Conserve water by stopping faucet Premises Identification: drips All buildings shall have • Never dump anything down storm approved address numbers drains placed in a position to be • Pick up after your pet plainly legible and visible • Sweep up driveways and sidewalks from the street or road • Use fertilizers and pesticides fronting the property. These numbers shall sparingly contrast with their background. Address numbers • Plant gardens in bare spots shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. • Direct rooftop runoff to grass or Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high gardens with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. • Check cars for leaks • Wash cars at the car wash Remember! If we can’t find you, • Compost your yard and organic we can’t help you! wastes

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Tuesday Penn State Students Create Robot August 2, 2016 for Public Works Department Horsham Township Public Works Department partnered with the Penn State Abington and Brandywine Engineering faculty and students to solve the problem of visual underground storm water pipe inspections. Horsham Township provided the engineering class several pieces of pipe made of different materials that are similar to 6PM - 9PM Horsham’s storm water infrastructure. The students and faculty tackled the challenge of navigat ing a camera while inside of a pipe to observe possible The first Tuesday of August, the structural damage. The students developed a 6 wheel all terrain robot with Horsham Police Department holds a video/still camera and high intensity LED light. The robot has large tires so their Annual National Night Out that it can go over rough terrain that it may encounter in the stormwater Celebration. This FREE event, held in the pipes, sending pictures and videos back to the controller through an municipal parking lot, allows residents Ethernet cable. The Public Works Department invite d the students and to explore various Police, Fire and EMS professor out to Horsham to complete several field trials. This robot/camera apparatus with hands-on tours of will help our Public Works Department with pipe inspections and police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. diagnosing problems within a pipe. This collaborative effort saved the Music, moon bounces, car show, display township approximately $50,000 over the purchase of a commercial storm booths and demonstrations are just a water pipe camera. Horsham Township Council recognized the PSU students few highlights of this family fun event! and staff along with the Public Works Department at their April 12, 2016 The event, sponsored by the local town Council meeting. watch organizations, the Police Department and businesses, aims to educate residents about public safety NAS-JRB WILLOW GROVE UPDATE and strengthen the bonds between the The HLRA is continuing to monitor the Navy’s and the local departments and the community. Pennsylvania Air National Guard (ANG) efforts to National Night Out 2016 will be held on investigate the PFC groundwater contamination Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 6:00 PM - discovery in the area of the former NAS-JRB Willow 9:00 PM at the Horsham Township Grove. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made Municipal Complex located at 1025 chemicals used in a variety of products such as fabric, Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044. carpets, non-stick cookware, floor wax and firefighting foam. The Navy actively For more information on Horsham used firefighting foam at NAS-JRB Willow Grove for training purposes. The Navy Township’s National Night Out 2016, and PA ANG have begun comprehensive field investigations including drilling or to become involved in the event, new monitoring wells and collection of soil and sediment samples to determine contact Captain Jon Clark at the the nature and extent of the contamination. The HLRA and Horsham Township’s Horsham Police Department: top priority continues to be the health and safety of our residents and business (215) 643-8284. community. The HLRA, Horsham Township and the Navy are anxiously awaiting EPA’s establishment of a final drinking water standard for the PFC compounds. Negotiations between the HLRA and the Navy on the value of the property and FREE BIKE RAFFLE the timing of the transfer may be impacted by the EPA’s decision relating to PFCs. One lucky boy or girl will win a free bike at our National Night Out 1,000 LIKES! Celebration on August 2, 2016. Parents In order to enhance Horsham Township’s communication strategy, we have are asked to submit a picture of their recently launched Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube platforms. child wearing a safety helmet on a Horsham Township quickly gained approval of residents by reaching 1,000 bike, via email to: [email protected]. likes on Facebook. If you are a member of any of these three platforms We will post the pictures (with first please “like”, “follow” or “subscribe”. name only) on our Horsham ChAT’s Facebook Horsham Township regularly makes page and choose a winner postings that offer the most up to date from the bunch. happe nings of the Township.

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CURRENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2016 TRICENTENNIAL Rental Townhomes January 7 Winterfest “Opening Ceremonies” Horsham Community Center February 11 300 Pint Blood Drive & Health Fair Simmons Elementary An intimate, rental townhome March 4 Painting for Joy Ukrainian Soccer Club community featuring all the amenities April 1 Love Horsham Earth Day Event Horsham Community Center of a five-star hotel! See why the May 13 Family Dance Party Graeme Park Pennsylvania Apartment Association June 3 Horsham Day Tricentennial Celebration Deep Meadow Park votes our community as one of the best! July 14 Movie in the Park Lukens Park August 1 National Night Out Horsham Community Center September 9 Tricentennial Library Picnic Horsham Library Amenities include: October 14 Horsham Tricentennial PARADE TBA Clubhouse with WIFI, November 18 Horsham Tricentennial Gala Talamore Country Club Fitness Center,Tennis Court, December 1 Illuminations “Closing Ceremonies” Carpenter Park Swimming Pool and Sundeck!

More Events are expected to be added please look at www.horsham2017.com for the most up t o date information. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR In 2017, Horsham Township will Celebrate its 300th birthday. We have begun the planning of a year long celebration that PERSONAL TOUR will give the whole community an opportunity to Celebrate Horsham Township. We are actively looking for residents to be (215) 674-4477 involved with the celebration. If you are interested in volunteering to assist us at one or several of the events listed please contact Mark Hudson at: [email protected] or 215-643-3131. We are also looking for sponsors to support this year Dreshertowne.com long celebration, if you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact Mark Hudson. Mark McCouch, Tricentennial Committee Chairman says “This will be a year to celebrate and showcase how great Horsham Township is and how important Horsham Township is to all of us.” Chris Spinieo President

Corporate Office ZIKA VIRUS VACATION CHECKLIST 1076 Bethlehem Pike Vacations provide burglars with plenty of time to Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Zika virus is a mosquito-borne single-stranded RNA virus related to Ph: 215-619-9000 enter an unoccupied home and remove large Fax: 215-619-4544 dengue virus (a mosquito-borne viral disease occurring in tropical items or search leisurely for hidden valuables. If and subtropical areas). In the Americas, Zika virus is primarily [email protected] you are planning a vacation, please take www.spinieo.com transmitted by Aedes aegypti (mosquito), but Aedes albopictus precautions to protect your home while you are PA LIC# PA0146681 mosquitoes can also transmit the virus. Aedes mosquitoes are away. It is important to create an illusion of “Creating Masterpieces One Project At A Time” aggressive daytime biters and feed both indoors and outdoors. There everyday activity. Following this checklist will is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus infection. Travelers can protect make it appear that someone is home, which is themselves by taking steps to prevent mosquito bites. Use insect your first defense against burglary. repellent; wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants; and stay in places • If you contact the Police Department at with air conditioning or with window and door screens. Pregnant 215-643-8284 and request a vacation check MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND women can and should choose an EPA-registered insect repellent while you are away, township patrol officers 56th Annual Avenue of the Flags and use it according to the product label. Zika virus can be will monitor your home for unusual activity. transmitted from a pregnant mother to her fetus during pregnancy • Stop mail and newspaper deliveries or have a Flags will be Flown Sat., Sun. & Mon. or around the time of birth. About 1 in 5 people infected with Zika trusted neighbor collect them while you are Memorial Service to be held virus become symptomatic. Characteristic clinical findings are acute away so that they do not accumulate. onset of fever with maculopapular rash, arthralgia, or conjunctivitis. 11AM Monday May 30th 2016 - At the Bell Tower • Secure all doors, windows, pet entrances and Flags Fly Weather Permitting Other commonly reported symptoms include myalgia and garage doors. headache. Clinical illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for • Transfer valuables to a safety deposit box or National Transferability | Bereavement Travel | Grief Support several days to a week. Zika virus infections have been confirmed in have a family member store them until you Personal Planning Services | Veteran Benefits several infants with microcephaly (a condition in which a baby's return. head is significantly smaller than expected); it is not known how • Place timers on indoor lamps and appliances to many of the microcephaly cases are associated with Zika virus illuminate your home at night, and set timers to infection. Studies are under way to investigate the association of Zika turn on radios and virus infection and microcephaly, including the role of other televisions randomly contributing factors (e.g., prior or concurrent infection with other during the day. organisms, nutrition, and environment). • Keep some shades and WhitemarshWhitemarsh MemorialMemorial ParkPark blinds up and curtains For more information regarding Zika 11691169 LimekilnLimekiln Pike,Pike, Ambler,Ambler, PAPA 1900219002 open to maintain a please visit www.cdc.gov. or normal appearance. 215-646-7500215-646-7500 www.montcopa.org/zika

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FROM THE DESK OF THE Horsham Township Police Department FIRE MARSHAL K-9 Unit UPDATE

The new craze Self-Balancing Scooters, or otherwise known as “Hoverboards” were one of the most popular gifts this past holiday season. However, many have been found to be defective and have caught fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an independent federal regulatory agency responsible for protecting consumers from unreasonable risks of injury and death from consumer products, are urging all manufacturers, importers and retailers of these There have been many changes at the Horsham Police self-balancing scooters to make certain that they comply Department including TWO newest members that are with currently applicable voluntary safety standards, unique to the rest of the Police Department. Horsham including all referenced standards and requirements Township Council is proud to announce the arrival of: contained in UL 2272 – Outline of Investigation for Electrical Banner (a German Shepard) and Gallent (a Dutch Shepard) Systems for Self-Balancing Scooters. Additionally, all lithium who will be joining the Horsham Police Department in ion battery products must comply with test requirements July. In 2015, Council approved expanding the Horsham under UN/DOT 38.3—Transport of Dangerous Goods for Police Department by adding a K-9 Unit. There are multiple Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries. benefits the K-9’s will offer the Police Department. The K-9 working dogs are more agile and have a significantly The Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of better sense of smell than humans. This makes them more Compliance and Field Operations staff consider efficient at clearing buildings, tracking suspects or missing self-balancing scooters which do not meet these voluntary persons, seeking out drugs or explosives, and even locate safety standards referenced above to be defective. accelerants in arson investigations. The Police Department From December 1, has officially named Sergeant Richard Carey the K-9 2015 through February program supervisor along with Officer Kate Ryan and 17, 2016, the CPSC Officer Andrew D’Arcy as Horsham’s First K-9 handlers. received reports from Banner and Gallent will come to the Police Department consumers in 24 states, fully trained by a facility in North Carolina that specializes Lynrose Plaza of 52 self-balancing in the training of working K-9 dogs. 319 W. County Line Road scooter fires resulting Hatboro, PA 19040 in over $2 million in property damage, including the The K-9 Unit for the Horsham Township Police destruction of two homes and an automobile. It is their Department has been established thanks to the generous 215-674-3917 belief that many of the reported incidents, and the related donations from businesses and residents of Horsham Township. On behalf of the Horsham Township Police offers only unreasonable risk of injuries and deaths associated with Pabby’s Pet Pantry fires in these products would be prevented if all such Department, we would like to thank the following for their healthy alternatives for dogs and cats. generosity and support of the Horsham Police K-9 unit. Our criteria for dog and cat food is strict: products were manufactured in compliance with the • preservatives* reference d voluntary standards. NO • by-products* At Pabby’s Pet Pantry we believe the best NO 210 Ruth Avenue • Horsham, PA 19044 • sugar* thing you can give your pet is good health. Horsham Industrial & NO [email protected] • artificial colors* Commercial NO “If we wouldn’t give it to our pets, www.FisherMechanical.net • artificial flavors* Development Authority NO you won’t find it in our store”. Thank You To The Businesses *Only U.S. or Canadian made 215-675-8468 Asplundh Foundation Horsham Rotary Club Horsham Township would like to thank the Buona Via Ristorante Squires Golf Club businesses that appear in this newsletter and to Toll Brothers Hours: FREE ESTIMATES C&C Ford Are Given For Jobs Other Than Simple Service Calls. recognize them each as supporters and Mr. & Mrs. Eric Wanzer Mon.-Fri: 9 to 7 cornerstones of our community. For it is with Clayton’s Hunting & For Example: Bathroom Renovations, Saturday: 9 to 6 their contributions that this newsletter has Fishing Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heater & Air Conditioning Replacements, Argue, III Sunday: 11 to 5 been produced at no charge to our residents. Horsham Chamber of Drain Cleaning, Kitchen Renovation. Mrs. Jean Bliss Visit our webstore! www.PabbysPetPantry.com Commerce

220 SUMMER 2016 Horsham Township Report 5 TOWNSHIP NOTICES Looking for a new Eye Doctor? 20TH CITIZEN’S Look For Branding Strategy Survey! POLICE ACADEMY Horsh am Township Council is working to develop a strong brand providing a unifying message that serves to increase commercial activity, redevelopment, and a sense of community. The desired outcome of this project is to create a compelling brand for Horsham, one that defines and distinguishes our community. In the near future a link to the survey will be posted on the Horsham Website (www.horsham.org) to gain the community’s opinion. Armstrong Colt George Cohen Ophthalmology uses the most Councilman Gregory Nesbitt stated “It is important for HEFFERNAN AND PARTNERS technologically advanced procedures to assure your best vision. Council to engage and listen to the community and for the From routine exams to innovative surgery, The Citizen’s Police Academy shows those who community to have a role in this process.” 903 SHEEHY DRIVE, SUITE D-1 we offer comprehensive care for your eyes. attend just what our officers do in the course HORSHAM, PA 19044 of their day. Classes include accident Armstrong • Colt URBS IDEWALKS George • Cohen investigation, crimes code, use of force, SWAT, a CIt is a good& S idea to inspect the condition of your concrete curbs, 215/674-4440 • Fax 215/674-4691 K-9 presentation and then participants get to sidewalks, driveway aprons and pipes annually. These concrete areas ophthalmology take part in a “crime scene” investigation. This need to be maintained throughout their life and if they get to a point of E-mail: [email protected] www.ACG-eyes.com course can be helpful to those of all ages. disrepair they may need to be fixed or replaced. You should be 345 North York Road • Hatboro • 215-672-9030 1550 Old York Road • Abington • 215-784-0220 Many participants and graduates complete inspecting for cracks, difference in height from one block to the next, www.babyloncampus.com this program for different reasons such as spalling or falling apart. For a complete list and explanations of what to Bring in this ad for a FREE eyeglass cleaning kit! building a resume for their next steps in the look for please visit www.horsham.org, from the main page, select criminal justice field while others enjoy “Departments”, then “Public Works Department”, and finally “Curbs and becoming more involved in their community. Sidewalks”. Before you or your contractor begin any work you will need We would like to thank the participants from to get a permit from the Code Enforcement Department, Code will also $4 OFF this year’s Citizen’s Police Academy and offer provide you a packet explaining the standards to which the repairs must S. Braccia Platinum all residents the opportunity to join our next be constructed. You can also find the packet, Detailed Concrete BUILDERS F DEVELOPERS Wash Specifications, on the Horsham Township website, academy. There is no charge to participate. “Quality Construction Since 1962” Expiration Sept. 17, 2016 Please visit www.horsham.org from the main www.horsham.org. Before cement is poured on your A Residential Development Company page, select “Departments”, then “Police project the Public Works Department needs to be $2 OFF Department” and finally “Community Policing” contacted to schedule an inspection, to make sure that Sammy Braccia Gold Wash to gain more information. The program is our the work is done to code. This step protects you the C: 215.787.7197 • O: 215.643.9931 • F: 215.646.7042 1103 Horsham Rd., Horsham, PA 19044 continuing efforts to foster a better police homeowner, it is very important that you have this 1121 Horsham Rd., Suite A, Ambler, PA 19002 • Horsham Twp. Expiration Sept. 17, 2016 community partnership. completed, if this step is not completed at the proper 215-654-1487 time the permit will not be closed.

HORSHAM HISTORY MCCAFFREY Since 1954 In 1926, when many people were afraid of airplanes and most considered flying a daredevil FUEL OIL,INC. sport, aviation pioneer Harold Pitcairn bought a large section of farmland on the west side of REAL COMFORT WITH OUR: Doylestown Pike, now Route 611. No sooner were the arrangements of sale signed and the • BURNER SALES & SERVICE checks handed over when Pitcairn began the work that turned the farmland into a flying field. • REGISTERED MASTER PLUMBER A hangar was soon built near the highway and the grass was mowed for a landing strip. Pitcairn • ASK ABOUT OUR C.O.D. PRICES • AIR CONDITIONING developed, tested, built and flew many different aircraft, most notable being the Mailwing and Pitcairn Mailwing the Autogyro. • PARTS & SERVICE CONTRACTS In 1927, when Pitcairn won the Postal Service contract to carry the overnight mail between New York and Atlanta, he • AUTOMATIC DELIVERY & designed the Mailwing. Faster, safer and more efficient than any other aircraft on the market, the Mailwing was immediately METERED DELIVERY 24 bought as standard equipment by many other airlines. Pilots loved the aircraft because of its reliability and ease of handling. Call Bruce, Valli or Bruce, Jr. at HOUR When crashes did occur, pilots were often able to walk away with minor injuries due to the Mailwing's rugged construction. SERVICE In December of 1928, Pitcairn first brought the Autogyro to America. This aviation phenomenon, with its uncanny ability to 215-674-8978 P.O. Box 208 • Horsham, PA 19044 make steep take offs without danger of stalling and to land nearly vertically with no-roll landings, had been developed by the Home Improvement Registration Number - PA 023540 Spanish aeronautical engineer, Juan de la Cierva. Recognizing the potential of this aircraft, Pitcairn bought the American rights to Cierva's patents and soon Autogyros, as well as $25.00 OFF $25.00 OFF $25.00 OFF ANY HEATING OR ANY PLUMBING ANY FUEL OIL Mailwings were being turned out of the Pitcairn aircraft factory. Although the Autogyro did not A/C SERVICE SERVICE DELIVERY become the commerc ial success that many hoped it would, the Pitcairn patents were purchased MINIMUM OF 150 GALS Coupon must be presented Coupon must be presented FOR COD DELIVERY ONLY at time of service. May not at time of service. May not by Sikorski and utilized in developing the helicopter. Pitcairn Aviation, from its early mail route be combined with any other be combined with any other Coupon must be presented at time of offer. Exp. 8/31/16 offer. Exp. 8/31/16 service. May not be combined with any Pitcairn Autogyro start, went on to later become Eastern Airlines. other offer. Exp. 8 /31/16

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Homeowners, Contractors, DIY’ers, PFC Update Horsham Township Public Call us with Horsham Township officials in conjunction with Works Department Awarded your next the Horsham Water and Sewer Authority (HWSA), project! continue to make the health and safety of their Daily delivery available! residents and those who work in the township a Mon-Fri 7 am-4:30 pm top priority. In April 2016, the HWSA, with the full Sat 8 am-12 pm support of the Horsham Township Council, 199 Jacksonville Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 voluntarily lowered the threshold for the acceptable levels of perfluorinated compounds Horsham Township was recently awarded a Risk Management Innovation Award. The Public Works (PFOA) in their water system. Since becoming aware of the Department submitted the application for the potential health effects of PFCs in drinking water in July 2014, award. The award was given to the Township for its HWSA has taken all the actions necessary to insure their water new re-purposed office area in the Public Works meets all current drinking water standards and is safe to drink. garage. A once cluttered area is now a Horsham Township officials are also closely monitoring the efforts “multi-functional area” that can be quickly of the U.S. Navy and the PA Air National Guard to respond to the reconfigured for varying work tasks including: impacts of the military’s past operations which has resulted in PFC monitoring weather conditions, field conditions, reviewing plans, safety training and educational groundwater contamination in neighborhoods adjacent to the meetings. When not in use for meetings the room base. Township officials are working with the military services to can be set up as sleeping quarters for the Public insure that residential properties with private wells are tested for Works personnel during extended storm PFC contamination and, if warranted, provided with bottled water operations. This multi-functional area will help to on a temporary basis until a permanent connection to the HWSA improve the safety of our Public Works Department public water system is made. during daily business and storm operations.

Feasibility Study Completed for Township Building Now that a feasibility study has been completed, Horsham Township Council is eyeing the construction of a new municipal building in the near future. The current building was originally built in 1959 with two additions in 1971 and 1989. The study showed the costs for a new building would be the same when compared to renovating the current facility. On April 25, 2016, Council authorized a request for proposals for architectural services and plan to hire a firm in late June. In 2015, Township Manager William Walker, updated Council on the current conditions of the building and recommended a study to explore options to meet the long-term facility needs. Councilman William Whiteside said, “In 1959, the Township had 8,933 residents and very few employees. These days, Horsham has more than 26,147 residents, 86 employees, 850 acres of parkland and open space and 91 miles of roadways. In addition, the redevelopment of 862 acres formerly the Willow Grove Naval Air Station will be starting soon. We need an efficient, modern municipal building for the future”. The feasibility study showed the building is well maintained but is deficient in some areas such as accessibility, security, technology, layout and energy efficiency. Councilman Tom Johnson said “the design process will look at everything from enhancing energy efficiency to providing greater safety to a state-of-the-art public meeting room. He is confident that the design will consider the future needs of the Horsham community.” “We have been planning to address the municipal building. We have completed the firehouses, library, community center, public works facility and police station. This is the last building/facility that needs to be addressed for the future”, said Mr. Walker.

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HORSHAM TOWNSHIP SCORES EXCEPTIONAL ON SAFEST PLACES TO LIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA!

Township Manager, William Walker, is SUMMER 2016 Newsletter proud to announce that Horsham Township has been selected as one of the safest cities in Pennsylvania for This Community Newsletter is produced for Horsham Township 2016. A recent study using crime data by Hometown Press • 215.257.1500 • All rights reserved® This newsletter is published from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report hometownpress by the Horsham Township To Place An Ad Call Rosemary • 215-805-2121 ranked Horsham Township in the top Council to provide residents with important information 40 out of 2,562 municipalities in about their township. Pennsylvania. They scored each city based on violent and property crime TOWNSHIP MANAGER data to come up with a composite THE William T. Walker score. The study reported that Horsham BRAKES • OIL CHANGES • TIMING BELTS • TIRES • CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS BOARD MEETINGS Township’s community policing philosophy is behind their low crime rate. Horsham Township offers a variety of programs that PA STATE INSPECTIONS Township Council 1st & 4th Monday @ 7:00PM support communication between the Police Department and the community. A few examples 350 Easton Road, Horsham, PA • Theengineexchange.co 2nd Wednesday @ 8:00PM are the ChAT’s program and the Citizen Police Academy. The ChAT’s program is an organized Planning Commission effort to get the citizens of Horsham more involved with their community. The Citizen’s Police 215-675-3544 1st Tuesday @ 7:00PM Academy is a 10 week course that educates residents on a variety of day to day policing duties. Zoning Hearing Board President Deborah Tustin stated “On behalf of Horsham Council we are 2nd Tuesday @ 7:30PM pleased to be ranked one of the safest cities in Pennsylvania. We believe this Park and Recreation is really from the efforts of our Police Department and Community to 3rd Thursday @ 7:30PM ensure Horsham is not only a great place to live but a safe place to live.” She encouraged residents to visit www.horsham.org to learn about the many All meetings are open to the public. community policing programs offered by the Horsham Township Police Department. www.horsham.org Horsham Township Council

Deborah M. Tustin Mark McCouch Tom Johnson Gregory Nesbitt, Esq. W. William Whiteside, III President Vice President