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Middletown Community Day HELPING to be jam-packed with fun HANDS The 22nd annual Middletown Township Community Day is quickly approaching. Area residents, local friends and neighbors can join in the fun-filled activities that will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Penn State Brandywine Campus. All are welcome. Opening ceremonies will feature BSA Troop 85 presenting the colors. Also included will be a welcome from Middletown Township Council and local Middletown Veterans. Returning favorites this year will be “Bloss Hum” and “Weezy” the clowns, a petting zoo, pony rides, fire engine rides, balloon sculptures, “Stubby” the helicop-
ter, photo booth, Big Splash and Mr. Jason’s dunk tank and don’t forget to take a ride on our hay wagon. There will be face painting, “Balloon Man” games and moon bounces for the children and much more. New this year is our Fortune Teller! Wolff’s Apple House will provide flower planting, and Weather’s Motors will sponsor Rita’s Water Ice. The hay wagon was provided by Tyler Arboretum, and the hay comes from Linvilla Orchards. Musical entertainment will be performed by the talented Overbrook String Band, Makin’ Music and Rockdale Music Bands. These are always a favorite!
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With a jam-packed Saturday ahead, expect to enjoy delicious food from Chick-Fil-A , Pappone’s Pizza, Middletown Pizza and Grill, Da Shin, Jes Made Pastries, Wayside Market and the Middletown Hot Dog & Drink Booth. Experience the “Giant Donut Eating Contest” and the eighth annual “Wing Bowl” pitting the Williamson College of the Trades against the volunteers of Middletown Fire Company No. 1. Middletown Township would like to recognize the sponsors, committee, volunteers and Williamson College of the Trades and Penn State Brandywine for their endless
support and participation. Our Visionary and Benefactor Sponsors are: The Shirley Booth Team, Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach, Realtors, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, BET Investments, Granite Run Buick GMC, Republic Bank, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Riddle Hospital, A. J. Blosenski, Inc., Laxton Services, Citadel Bank, Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco, Kelly & Close Engineers, and Opdenaker Trash Removal. In addition we would like to thank R. D. Bondurant Plumbing & Heating, Republic Services, Middletown Business & Professional Association, PECO,
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Middletown Township Summer Camp includes ages 4 to 12 years old. Camp opens on June 27 and runs for six weeks ending Aug. 5. The cost is $67 per week for residents of Middletown Township and $72 per week for non-residents and will be held at Indian Lane School again this year. Once again, our one camp site will now be open to children who will be 4 to 12 years old by the start date of camp, with different, more mature activities for ages 10 to 12 years old. Middletown Summer Camp is certainly one of the most reasonably priced camps in the area. In addition, our caring and fun loving counselors help to create great summer memories for all of our campers. Activities include indoor and outdoor games as well as arts and crafts. Various in-camp special guests include Bruce Fagan, a fantastic and fun kid’s DJ, the Middletown Fire Company firefighters, Charis the Animal Lady and magician Eddy Rae!
Each week, there is a dropoff event at different area locations such as the Conchester Bowling Lanes, Oasis Family Fun Center, Putt-Putt Fun Center and Hidden Hollow Pool. These once-a-week dropoff events are at an additional, nominal cost, and on those days, there is no regular camp held at Indian Lane. You may sign up for one week or as many as you wish, but if your child registers for two or more weeks, he/she will receive a free camp T-shirt! Camp runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Registration is ongoing at the Park and Rec office until all weeks are sold out. Visit our website www.middletowntownship.org for registration forms and all detailed information or call 610-565-2700 if you have any questions. Office hours for registration are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t wait to register as our camp space is limited and you won’t want your child to miss out on all this great, affordable summer fun!
The Middletown Township Parks and Recreation Department may be small, but they are unique and mighty. Parks and Recreation Director Pat McCoy, with department Manager Janice Bullard, both work full time, and Heather Mitchell works part time. The department’s programming and activity needs are often met with additional help of special volunteers Joanne Palmer, Adele Osipowicz and Sharon Browne who contribute to the success of this department. With the as-
sistance of their fine tour escorts and active volunteers, the Recreation Department services Middletown residents and local community neighbors with special fun-filled day and overnight trips, activities, entertainment, lectures, etc. throughout the year. The department’s trip program always receives rave reviews from travelers. Look for the annual trip flier on the Middletown Township website, www.middletowntownship.org. Trip offerings include both day trips and
extended overnight trips, and the department staff will see to every detail of planning and booking trips for their patrons. Every spring, the Parks and Recreation Department gears up to coordinate the festivities of the annual Middletown Community Day to meet the mission of “Community, Businesses and Township Government working together to celebrate the vibrancy and hometown pride of Middletown Township, Delaware County.” To help us ACTIVITIES » PAGE 7
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Always something happening at Middletown Free Library If you’ve been to the Middletown Free Library, you’ll know there’s always something going on. Well, the summer is no different! There’s too much to list here, so be sure to check out our website (www.middletownfreelibrary.org) to find out about dates and times for all of our summer programs. For the kidss we have a
magician, GSK’s Science in the Summer, robotics + coding camp, LEGO stop-motion movie-making workshop, Japanese culture through anime series, science experiments, Transportation Tales, arts & crafts, up-cycling projects, Maker Camp, STE(A)M workshops ... the list goes on! Be sure to participate in our Summer Reading
There’s too much to list here, so be sure to check out our website (www. middletownfreelibrary.org) to find out about dates and times for all of our summer programs.
Club. Kids can earn prizes for learning and reading throughout the summer. The theme this year is “On your mark, get set ... READ!” and we’ll be having a bunch of health-related programs and activities. We are going to wrap up summer with a huge fun day at the library on Tuesday, Aug. 23, with outdoor games, activities, food, drinks, crafts and special guests! If you aren’t at the library, you’re really missing out! For the adults this summer, the Middletown Free Library will continue to host a variety of programs
and activities. Join us for history lectures by some of the most knowledgeable local historians: • “Smith’s Rebellion of 1765” — Presentation by Dr. Gary Grove — Friday, May 13, at 2 p.m. • More than Folklore: Medicinal Herbs in the 18th Century — Presented by Barbara Corson — Monday, May 16, at 2 p.m. • History of Victorian Children — Presented by Lynda Doran — Wednesday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. • “Empires Collide: The French and Indian War” Miller — Friday, May 20, at — Presentation by Andrew 2 p.m. • “A Salute to Old Glory: The Story of the American Flag” — Presentation by Kerry Bryan — Monday, June 6, at 2 p.m. • Local History Lectures by Nancy Webster – “These Hallowed Dead” on June 2 at 2 PM, “Historic Street Food” on July 7 at 2 p.m. and “The Agricultural Year” on Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. Cool down from the summer heat on Monday afternoons starting June 13 at noon by enjoying Lunchtime Harry Potter Read Aloud for all ages. Bring your lunch and escape into the magi-
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cal world of Harry Potter. Also, join us on Monday afternoons when we watch a new movie at our Movies @ Middletown series at 2 p.m. We will also continuing our Tea and the BBC program throughout the summer on the first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Join us every first and third Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. for Adult Coloring Club and the second and fourth Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for Zentangle Club. Relax and be creative at the Middletown Free Library! We can’t wait to see you at the heart of Middletown Township, YOUR Middletown Free Library!
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Join Middletown Township Parks & Recreation on overnight trips Middletown Township Parks & Recreation has many fantastic overnight trips for everyone and anyone who is interested in having a wonderful time with other great people! We have trips not only in the USA, but in many other countries as well. These are only some of the trips we have planned for you to enjoy! Go on our website www.middletowntownship.org or call us for more information 610-565-2700Join us! • Spectacular Boston, Salem & Rockport — June 11 to 14 — See Woburn, Mass., Boston tours/tour Cape
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Penn State Brandywine breaks ground on first residence hall Penn State Brandywine recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the campus’s first residence hall and a new student union building. The two new buildings are scheduled to open in August 2017. The residence hall will house 254 students and the student union building will include a dining hall, conference space, student recreation areas, the campus bookstore and student affairs offices. “These new buildings will transform our campus and they will transform the educational experience for all of our students, whether they live on campus, off campus or commute from home,” Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Kristin Woolever said. Woolever said 2017 will be a milestone year for the campus, with both the opening of the new buildings and the celebration of the campus’ 50th anniversary. Madlyn Hanes, vice president for Commonwealth campuses, noted
that she began her Penn State career as Brandywine’s director of academic affairs. “It’s been wonderful to see Brandywine’s growth in programs and services and reputation,” Hanes said. “The residence hall and student union will serve to strengthen Brandywine’s extraordinary capability well into the future, and the future is bright.” Jerry Parsons, chairman of Brandywine’s advisory board and among the first students to attend classes at the current campus location, said the buildings will bring new opportunities for students. “We have a great need in our region for young educated people who have the skills, qualifications and experience to enter the workforce and make a meaningful contribution,” Parsons said. “Brandywine is preparing students for those exact roles. Brandywine is preparing tomorrow’s leaders.” Olivia Shiner, president of Brandywine’s student government asso-
ciation, said the new buildings will create a more vibrant campus. “This is such an exciting time to be a student at Penn State Brandywine,” she said. “The new residence hall and student union will greatly enhance the students’ experience on campus.” Pennsylvania Rep. Tom Killion, who attended classes at Brandywine in the mid-1970s and formerly served on the campus advisory board, commented on the growth over time. “Brandywine has always been a great campus, but now it will be a total campus with residence life,” he said. “I could not be prouder and happier.” Also participating in the groundbreaking ceremony were: Gail Hurley, associate vice president for auxiliary and business services; John Tierney, chairman of the Brandywine faculty senate; Mario Civera, chairman of the Delaware County Council; and Christopher Quinn, a member of the Middletown Township Council.
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One-day trips offered for everyone Middletown Township Parks & Recreation Department hosts a wide variety of one-day trips for everyone! A few are listed below. For more information, visit www.middletowntownship.
org or call the office at 610565-2700. • Wednesday, June 1: Bristol Riverside Theatre’s “Man of La Mancha” $93 • Tuesday, June 7: Atlantic City — This is NOT an
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Tract and the Smedley property. Come along for a great day! In addition, the Recreation Department sponsors adult basketball, softball, volleyball, Monday morning pinochle and bridge card playing, a book club, building lectures, trail walks, and two resident Family Swim Nights at Hidden Hollow Pool. Discount ski tickets and summer discount tickets offer savings at many near-by ski slopes, theme parks and attractions throughout the year. For more information, visit www.middletowntonwship.org.
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Williamson College of the Trades provides 7,000 hours of service When Williamson College of the Trades held its firstever Service Week recently, nearly 7,000 hours of work were provided to the community, 37 deserving nonprofit organizations were helped, much bonding between students, faculty and staff took place, Williamson’s mission became known to many for the first time and Williamson’s students learned the good feeling one can only get from helping others. This all took place from March 15 to 18 as almost the entire Williamson community, about 250 students, 50 faculty and staff and several trustees and alumni, took part in Service Week. President Michael Rounds said, “The first-ever Williamson Service Week — an entire week dedicated to our core value of service — is now history and it was a
fabulously successful event that was special and memorable for all involved. As I visited some of the local sites, the feedback I heard was overwhelmingly positive from the organizations we supported. They were impressed with the hard work and great attitude of our students and very appreciative of the help we provided them. We truly did make an extraordinary impact.” Executive Vice President and COO Greg Lindemuth, who was instrumental in organizing Service Week, along with Thomas Wisneski, vice president of research and assessment, and Doug Turrell, vice president of plans and operations, said, “This was one of the largest projects Williamson has taken on in its entire history and, without a doubt, the combined efforts of our students, faculty
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A work crew from Williamson College of the Trades joined up with a Middletown Township work crew to remove debris and furniture from the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Middletown Township. The township has purchased the building and is readying the building for its future use, which is yet to be determined. and staff made an extraordi- accomplished and 37 wor- back from participants was nary impact in our commu- thy nonprofit organizations overwhelmingly positive and nity. It was a very success- helped.” is a confirmation that the ful week with much work Lindemuth said the feed- goals were achieved. “One of our goals was to have students from different shops and class years work together so bonds could be formed between students who don’t normally interact together. I do think this was achieved. They also formed closer bonds with faculty and staff by working side by side for a week.” Other goals achieved include providing a sense of CAROL RONAN, satisfaction from helping others, spreading WilliamResident since 2014
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The nonprofits that received Williamson’s help were mainly in Delaware County, but others were in Philadelphia; Chester, Montgomery and Berks counties; and the state of Delaware.
son’s name throughout the community and emphasizing to the students the importance of providing service to others, a trait it is hoped they will carry throughout their lives. “I think our students were excited about taking part in Service Week and they certainly represented Williamson very well. We are all very pleased with their work accomplished, gentlemanly conduct and professionalism. Many of the people who work at the nonprofits we helped were very impressed with them.” The nonprofits that received Williamson’s help were mainly in Delaware County, but others were in Philadelphia; Chester, Montgomery and Berks counties; and the state of Delaware. Other students traveled a distance to provide aid to Harlan, Ky., and Lima, Peru. Some of the organizations have had relationships with Williamson for many years and for others this was the first time they received help from the school. The students at each site were supervised by Williamson personnel.
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center earns Blue Distinction Center+ designation Independence Blue Cross has designated CrozerChester Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ in the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care program, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community. To receive a Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care designation, a hospital must demonstrate its expertise in delivering safe and effective cardiac care, focusing on cardiac valve surgery, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) episodes of care. A hospital must also have earned national accreditation at the facility level. In addition to meeting established quality thresholds, these hospitals must also demonstrate better cost-efficiency compared to their peers. Quality is key: only those facilities that first meet nationally established quality measures for Blue Distinction Centers were considered for designation as a Blue Distinction Center+. Crozer-Chester Medical Center is proud to be recognized by Independence Blue Cross for meeting the rigorous selection criteria for cardiac care set by the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. “Crozer-Chester Medi-
cal Center’s cardiovascular program has a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence and superb outcomes due to its team-based approach to patient care,” says Charles Geller, M.D., chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery for Crozer-Keystone Health System. “We are able to readily perform the most complex procedures, commonly only done at academic medical centers, here in our own community’s hospital.” “I am proud to be a longtime member of CrozerChester Medical Center’s medical staff, as both a clinician and administrator,” says Ancil Jones, M.D., chief of cardiology for Crozer. “I have firsthand experience with the quality of our cardiovascular program, and this designation from Independence Blue Cross validates it. Our patients have a choice of where to go for their care. Knowing that the medical center has met these high standards of quality care will give them confidence in trusting their cardiac care to one of the region’s best providers.” Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming more than 610,000 lives — one in four — each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. By 2030, 40.5 percent of the U.S. population is projected to have some form of cardiovascular disease, and the cost of cardiac care is expected to reach $818 billion by 2030 — an increase of almost 300 percent from 2010, according to the American Heart Association. The Blue Distinction Specialty Care
program seeks to reduce this burden by empowering patients with the knowledge and tools to find both quality and value for their cardiac care. Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality providers for their specialty care needs in the areas of bariatric surgery, cardiac care, complex and rare cancers, knee and hip replacements, maternity care, spine surgery, and transplants, while encouraging health care professionals to improve the care they deliver. Research shows that facilities designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients compared with their peers. On average, facilities designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care are 20 percent more cost efficient in an episode of care compared to non-Blue Distinction Center+ designated healthcare facilities. “Crozer-Keystone’s program continues to grow and evolve,” Geller says. “From a strong emphasis on a patient-centric Heart Team approach, to our new Structural Heart Program for Valvular Heart and Aortic Disease, our goal is to continually provide every patient with prompt, safe and effective outstanding cardiovascular care.”
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Visiting your local playground or recreational field may soon be a more enjoyable experience, with the help of Main Line Health and Young Lungs at Play, an initiative promoting tobacco and smoke-free public parks and playgrounds for the communities’ youth. “This is a critical health initiative for our community, and I am proud to lead Main Line Health’s involvement in this program,” said Barbara Siso, tobacco treatment Counselor at Riddle Hospital, part of Main Line Health. “An estimated 480,000 Americans die each year from cigarette smoke, including those attributed to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke exposure also causes an estimated one million illnesses in children each year. Together, we can help to significantly reduce those staggering statis-
tics and make our communities healthier.” Young Lungs at Play aims to eliminate children’s exposure to secondhand smoke at local public parks, playgrounds and playing fields by educating community service organizations, municipalities, school districts and county government agencies. Main Line Health works in partnership with Young Lungs at Play, providing health resources and no-cost, weather-resistant Young Lungs at Play signs to be posted in the recreation areas. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifies tobacco smoke as a Class A carcinogen, and the Surgeon General reports that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, a pollutant that causes serious illness in adults and children. Children are at a par-
ticularly increased risk for asthma, respiratory infections and cardiovascular disease when exposed to tobacco. There is indisputable evidence that implementing 100 percent smoke-free environments is the only effective way to protect the population from the harmful effects of exposure to secondhand smoke. Municipalities across Delaware County are urged to take part in Young Lungs at Play. To find out information about how your community can become involved at no cost, contact Siso at 484-2273635 or SisoB@mlhs.org. Young Lungs at Play is supported by Main Line Health and funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. For information about Tobacco Cessation programs offered across Main Line Health, visit mainlinehealth. org.
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and colorectal screenings Established in 1990, Crozer-Keystone Health System is the largest employer and provider of health care services in Delaware County. The health system comprises five hospitals as well as a network of primary care, specialty practices, outpatient locations and the Healthplex Sports Club. Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1800-254-3258) or visit crozerkeystone.org for more information.
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