1025 Paoli Pike • West Chester, PA 19380www.westgoshen.org

WESTGOSHEN

Spring 2011

Township Newsletter • Volume 20 No. 4

TheskateparkatRobertLambert Park

had to close in lateMarchdue tostaffing issues.During this time, theParkandRecreationDepartment, inconsultationwithTownshipManagerCasey LaLonde, theBoardof Supervisors, and theTownship’s insurance carrier,examinedand revisedpoliciesregardingoperationsof theskatepark.

Beginning Monday, May 9th,the skatepark will reopen asan unstaffed facility. As anunstaffed facility, admissionfees will no longer becharged and registration formswill no longer be required tobe completed. Inline skaters andskateboarders entering the skatepark doso AT THEIR OWN RISK. Helmets, elbowpads, and kneepads should continue tobe worn.

This policy is in its trial phase, and may berevised at any time. Skateboarders andinline skaters will still need to follow the

rules as posted in theskatepark. Failure

to do so willresult intemporary or

perhapspermanent closure of the

skatepark.

Skateboarders can help to keepthe park open by adhering to the

following guidelines:

• Keep food and drink outside theskatepark.

• Remove any garbage from theskatepark and deposit in the nearbytrash can or recycling bin.

• Keep all ramps and boxes in theblue skateboarding area. Ramps orboxes may not be moved to thegray “No Skate Zone.” The Parkand Recreation Department maypermanently remove the movableelements from the park if they areimproperly placed.

• Do not bring in any additional ramps,boxes, or other makeshift skateparkelements or remove existing elementsfrom the skatepark.

• Restrict use of the skatepark to daylighthours only.

• Treat other users of the park withrespect.

• Bikes will still not be allowed in theskatepark. Because biking andskateboarding are not compatible andpotentially dangerous as simultaneousactivities in a skatepark setting, anyonecaught attempting to bike in theskatepark may be charged with criminaltrespassing.

• Graffiti (including applying stickers toequipment or skatepark surfaces) orvandalism will result in IMMEDIATEclosure of the skatepark and in criminalprosecution.

The Park and Recreation Department willhost an information session at the WestGoshen Township Administration Buildingon Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00 PM foranyone interested in the skatepark and

SKATEPARK REOPENS

Police OperationsUninterrupted by FireOn the night of Saturday, March 26,2011, a fire broke out in a piece ofequipment in the squad room of theWest Goshen Police Department at atime when no one was in the room.The fire alarm activated and notifiedemergency personnel. Prior to thearrival of the Goshen Fire Company,the sprinkler system activated in theimmediate area and extinguished thefire. Damage was contained to theimmediate area of the fire and thesquad room area sustained water andsmoke damage. The departmentcontinued to operate withoutinterruption. As a result of a combinedeffort of the township administration,public works, and police departments,operational procedures were relocatedto a training room within the building,and the department continues tofunction as a full-service agency.

No one was hurt in the incident.

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The Park and Recreation Department will host an informationsession at the West Goshen Township Administration Buildingon Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00 PM for anyone interested inthe skatepark and making sure it is able to remain open.

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The following plans have beenapproved for development:

Roslyn Swim ClubLocation: 838 Spruce AvenueLand development proposing to convertan existing 1,200 square foot roofed deckinto a locker room/bath house facility. Anew 1,200 square foot roofed deck will beconstructed with sidewalk access to thenew facilities; additionally a handicapaccessible sidewalk will be installed.

Fame Fire Company No. 3Location: 200 E. Rosedale AvenueThis plan involves the construction of a4,077 square foot building addition to theexisting fire station.

Chester County SPCALocation: 1212 Phoenixville PikeThe land development depicts theconstruction of a 2,300 square footbuilding addition to the existing facilitysituated on a 3.90 acre lot. No newsewage disposal or water supply is

proposed. A Special Exception wasgranted by the Zoning Hearing Board toexpand the philanthropic use in keepingwith the proposed land developmentplan.

The following plans remainunder review:

Goshen Leisure Development IILocation: 21 Hagerty Boulevard: East ofRoute 202, North of Hagerty BoulevardThe proposed plan reflects 164,150 squarefeet of flex office and warehousebuildings to be located at 21 HagertyBoulevard.

Chester County Hospital: West PavilionLocation: 701 East Marshal StreetThe land development proposes a 71,715square foot hospital addition for theChester County Hospital located at 701East Marshall Street.

415 Goshen Road SubdivisionLocation: 415 Goshen Road

The proposed plan will subdivide theproperty, located at 415 Goshen, Roadinto five single family lots.

The Woodlands at GreystoneLocation: Northwest corner of the Route322 Bypass and Phoenixville PikeThe submitted plan proposes for thedevelopment of 598 dwelling unitspursuant to the Flexible DesignConservation District regulations for a446+ acre property located alongPottstown Pike, Phoenixville Pike, and theRoute 322 Bypass (commonly referred toas the Jerrehian tract).

Chester County Hospital: North TowerLocation: 701 East Marshal StreetA complete four story shell will beconstructed, known as the north pavilionbed tower, over the existing loading dockarea. Only the first floor will be occupiedwith a total of 24 beds.

A plan may be viewed, by request, bycontacting West Goshen Township. �

Subdivision and Land Development Report

Robert M. CifoneMary Lou EnochesKenneth W. LehrEdward T. SmithJoseph WatersKent WiseLeslie K. Bair, AlternateMegan Zug, Alternate

PLANNING COMMISSIONJeffrey Laudenslager, ChairmanJames J. O’Brien, Vice-ChairmanMonica DrewnianyRobert HollandJeffrey S. LiebermanCarrie MartinMichael P. McKieSalvatore TrioloJohn T. Wildrick

ZONING HEARING BOARDJoseph DeFelippes, ChairmanScott T. Cullinan, Vice-ChairmanShannon Royer, Member

SEWER AUTHORITYMichael T. Arnold, ChairmanDavid R. Johnson, Vice-ChairmanKevin M.Snoke, SecretaryJohn L. Windle, TreasurerFrank J. Biasi, Assistant SecretaryKenneth W. Fuller, MemberRon Rothrock, Member

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS6 year elected termEdward G. Meakim, Jr., ChairmanDr. Robert S. White, Vice-ChairmanPatricia B. McIlvaine, Member

ADMINISTRATIONCasey LaLonde, Township ManagerJeanne M. Denham, Finance DirectorRaymond H. Halvorsen, Director ofPublic Works

Richard J. Craig, Township EngineerJ. David Woodward, StreetsSuperintendent

Kent Wise, Parks Superintendent

WEST GOSHEN POLICE1025 Paoli Pike, W.C., 19380Police 911 or 610.696.7400Fax 610.696.3935police@westgoshen.orgMichael J. Carroll, Chief of Police

SEWER TREATMENT PLANT848 S. Concord Rd., W.C., 19382610.696.0900Fax 610.429.9360John M. Scott, Sewer Plant Manager

PARK & RECREATION BOARDNancy Pine, ChairmanGerald L. Napiecek, Vice-ChairmanMichael A. Pillagalli, Secretary

townshipinformation

THE FRIENDS OFWEST GOSHEN PARKS, INC.Non-profit group assisting thePark and Recreation Board;meets bimonthly

John Herley, PresidentMary Ann Fell, Vice-PresidentMary Bleecker, SecretaryMarilyn Reich,TreasurerGerald L. Napiecek, MemberMargaret M. Niemeyer, Member

AUDITORSHugh J. Purnell, Jr., ChairmanWilliam Gale, SecretaryLouis J. Mayer, Member

TAX COLLECTORWilliam R. Keenan

TOWNSHIP PARKS

Barker ParkFalcon Lane by Westtown Way

Coopersmith ParkSpring Lane, off West Chester Pike

Lambert Park1145 Pottstown Pike

West Goshen Community ParkFern Hill & North Five Points Roads

?Permits are required for constructionand renovations, adding a deck to yourhome, and for other major propertyimprovements. What else requires apermit in West Goshen Township? Hereis a sampling of topics with permittingrequirements for each:

Sheds – A permit is required for a shed,which must be at least six feet from theproperty lines. A shed may not be placedin a front yard. West Goshen Townshippermits one shed per property.

Fences – A permit is required for anyfence exceeding six feet in height. Thereare no setback requirements for fences;fences may extend to the edge of theproperty line.

Pools – Any above-ground pool over 24inches deep requires a permit. If you areinstalling an in-ground pool it willrequire a Building Permit and a Grading,Drainage, and Erosion Control Permit.

Tents – Any tent larger than twenty feet

by twenty feet would require a permit.This permit is valid for six months.Note that tents must be placed at leasttwenty feet away from any structures.

Special Events – The Township hasimplemented a Special Event Permit tobe utilized when you are planning ablock party, yard sale, casino night,parade, etc. The Township will providebarricades and traffic control ifrequested. Written notification statingthe date and time of your proposedevent as well as information pertainingto a raindate should be submitted. Ifyou are planning to block off theroadway, signatures of the homeownerswhose properties will be affected bysuch a closure must also be submittedwith the application. The ZoningDepartment will acknowledge yourevent and notify the West GoshenTownship Police Department. Be sure atall times that emergency vehicles canget through on the streets involved inyour block party. Off-street parking issuggested, if possible. In accordance

with the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, novehicles may be parked within twentyfeet of the intersection. The SpecialEvent Permit is available atwww.westgoshen.org.

Home Occupations – West GoshenTownship requires that any home basedbusiness or home occupation beregistered with the Township.

Garage Sales – A special event permitis required for garage or yard sales. Allsigns pertaining to a garage/yard salemust be removed immediately followingthe event. NO signs are permitted ontelephone poles.

A copy of the West Goshen TownshipPermit Fee Schedule is available on theWest Goshen website atwww.westgoshen.org/Permit_Fees.pdf.

Contact the West Goshen TownshipZoning and Building Department at 610-696-5266 to find out if you will need apermit for a project you are planning. �

WHEN IS A PERMIT REQUIRED

Would you like to boost yourretirement savings by $20,000? Youcan, through a tax holiday and thepower of compound interest.

The federal tax compromise bill signedinto law by President Obama late lastyear includes a 2% deduction in SocialSecurity and Medicare payroll taxes.This means that for 2011, the averageemployee will see approximately $38more in each paycheck ($1,000 over thewhole year).

Employees can choose to apply thosesavings toward a more secureretirement. If you have the extra fundsautomatically deducted from yourpaycheck and deposited in aretirement account like a Roth IRA,401(k), or 457(b), you can harness thepower of compound interest and usethat money to make more money foryour retirement needs!

Compound interest can producedramatic results. If you invest your$1,000 payroll tax cut in an accountthat gives 8% interest compoundedonce annually, your one-time, originalinvestment would increase to over$4,500 in 20 years and over $21,500 in40 years!

Many Pennsylvanians lack the resourcesto save substantial sums of money. Thispayroll tax holiday gives employeessome extra cash that can boost savings—turning $1,000 into $20,000 overtime is quite the reward for beingfinancially prudent!

Visit www.retirepa.com for moreinformation on how to plan, save, andretire with financial security. �

Source: Office of Pennsylvania Treasurer RobMcCord

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Pay Yourself FirstDedicate Social Security Payroll Tax Cut

to Retirement Account

Public TownshipMeetings

Board of Supervisors (7:00 PM, secondWednesday of each month, except whereotherwise indicated): May 11; June 8; July 6.

Park and Recreation Board (7:00 PM,third Wednesday of each month): May 18;June 15; July 20.

Planning Commission (7:00 PM thirdTuesday of each month): May 17; June 21;July 19.

Sewer Authority (7:30 PM, firstWednesday of each month): May 4; June 1;July 6.

Zoning Hearing Board (7:00 PM, firstThursday after the second Wednesday eachmonth, except where otherwise noted): May12; June 9; July 14.

All meetings are held in the Township Administrationbuilding except the Sewer Authority, which isconducted at the Sewer Treatment Plant at 848South Concord Road. There is a public commentperiod at each meeting. Additional Zoning HearingBoard Meetings may be added as needed. Checkwww.westgoshen.org for updates.

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As development has replacedforested land, stormwater runoff

from developed areas has increasedflooding and streambank erosion,carrying pollutants and sediment fromstreets, rooftops, and lawns to localstreams and damaging habitat, leadingto costly expenditures for stormwatermanagement and drinking watertreatment.

Lawn conversions are an importantcomponent to making improvements incommunity management of stormwater,flooding, drinking water quality, andwildlife habitat. Dedicated areas in theyard can absorb roof water fromdownspouts, runoff from paved areas,and puddles in compacted areas. Homeand property owners can start a floweror vegetable patch, build a bog or raingarden, or establish a pocket meadow toabsorb rainwater. These alternative yarduses can increase the amount ofstormwater that recharges togroundwater, reducing downstreamflooding and erosion problems, filterpollutants from stormwater that washesoff roofs, lawns, and paved areas, andprovide attractive habitat for birds,butterflies, and many beneficial insects.

Home and property owners interestedin learning more about healthy yardcare and lawn alternatives can attendthe following two FREE workshops bythe Chester Ridley Crum WatershedsAssociation (CRC):

Healthy Yards, Healthy StreamsThis class, featuring landscape architectBryn Richard, offers a full array ofseasonal strategies for managing andlandscaping your property in an

attractive and environmentallysustainable manner. This free publicworkshop takes place on Wednesday,April 27, 2011 between 7:00 and 9:00PM at Bayard Rustin High School inWesttown and is sponsored by WestGoshen Township, East GoshenTownship, West Chester Borough,Westtown Township, and ThornburyTownships of Chester and DelawareCounties.

Lawn Alternatives Site TourResidents and homeowner associationsconsidering converting parts of theirlawns, stormwater basins, or commonareas to meadows and other naturalvegetation are encouraged to attend afree four-stop guided site tour withChester-Ridley-Crum WatershedsAssociation on Saturday, June 18th,from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The tourwill meet at the Green Lane parking lotof Hershey’s Mill in East Goshen.

To register for either of theseworkshops or to obtain a full itineraryand directions, please contact CRC at610-892-8731 or crc@nni.com. To learnmore about these workshops and theChester Ridley Crum WatershedsAssociation, visitwww.crcwatersheds.org.

The publication “Rain Gardens: ABeautiful Contribution for CleanerWater” by the Chester Ridley CrumWatersheds Association is availableonline at www.crcwatersheds.org/var/resources/96-Rain%20Gardens%20Brochure_v10.pdf. �

Source: Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association

“Greening West Goshen” offers environmentally sound practices for homeowners, businesses, gardeners, and property managers.If you have a green tip you would like to share, forward it to Newsletter Editor Ken Lehr at klehr@westgoshen.org.

Raise your lawnmower height tothree inches. Taller

grass grows deeper roots,shades and protects the soil,is less prone to disease, pests,and weeds, and capturesmore excess rainwater onthe property.

Safety Tips byFire Marshal Andrea Testa

GREENTIP

FREE Resources Available toKeep Your Lawn Healthy

and Environmentally Friendly

In accordance with standards setby the Environmental ProtectionChapter (Title 25) of thePennsylvania Code, West GoshenTownship prohibits the burningof any yard wastes. So as toavoid confusion, please use thefollowing guide when decidingwhether to burn or not to burn:

Banned from Burning• Sticks, twigs, branches• Leaves• Construction materials• Trash or debris of any kind

Permitted to Burn• None

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The West Goshen Township Park and RecreationDepartment is committed to providing a variety of high-quality free or low-cost recreational events to residents ofWest Goshen Township. Guests to these events areencouraged to bring a dry good item (e.g., soap, toiletpaper, laundry detergent, shampoo, etc.) to be donatedto the West Chester Food Cupboard and the CoatesvilleVeterans Affairs Medical Center for distribution to low-income families and veterans in Chester County.

To find out if an event is moved to an alternatelocation or changed to a raindate, visitwww.westgoshen.org or call 610-696-5266 withinthe two hours preceding the event. To receivemonthly email updates about upcoming eventsfrom the West Goshen Park and RecreationDepartment, contact Park and Recreation DirectorKen Lehr at klehr@westgoshen.org. �

Summer at a Glance

May 28 – 31 Bus Trip to Boston

June 11 Bus Trip to New York CityJune 12 Summer Concert: Children’s performance by Ernie and NealJune 21 International Go Skateboarding Day Celebration at Robert E.

Lambert ParkJune 20 – June 24 Skatecamp Session 1June 20 – August 12 Summer Recreation Program and Summer Teen ProgramJune 25 Bus Trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (sold out)June 26 Summer Concert: Cajun sounds of Zydeco-A-Go-GoJune 27 – August 11 Summer sports clinics

July 4 Decorated Bicycle Parade (Raindate: July 9)July 10 Summer Concert: Country-Western music with Double

Clutchin’ WeaselsJuly 11 – July 15 Skatecamp Session 2July 16 Bus Trip to Citi Field, Phillies vs. MetsJuly 24 Summer Concert: Party favorites with The GreasebandJuly 30 Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company presents

Shakespeare in the Park: “Richard III” (Raindate: July 31)July 31 Bus Trip to Yankee Stadium, Orioles vs. Yankees

August 7 Summer Concert: Motown hits with The New Special BlendzAugust 15 – August 19 Skatecamp Session 3August 20 Bus Trip to Nationals Park, Phillies vs. NationalsAugust 21 Summer Concert: U.S. Navy Jazz Band The Commodores

September 24 Bus Trip to Citi Field, Phillies vs. Mets

Look for information about the Fall Movie Series, Harvest Festival, Holiday Events, andFall Bus Trips in future issues of The West Goshen Township Newsletter.

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See some new groups at the WestGoshen Summer Concert Series andenjoy a variety of musical stylings.

The West Goshen Summer Concert Seriesbegins on Sunday, June 12th withchildren’s musicians Ernie and Neal.These high energy entertainers maketheir initial appearance at West GoshenCommunity Park.

Another group makes its SummerConcert Series debut on Sunday, June26th, as Zydeco-A-Go-Go brings atraditional New Orleans Cajun party tothe park.

On Sunday, July 10th, country musicreturns to the West Goshen SummerConcert Series. The Double Clutchin’

Weasels perform classic andcontemporary country hits in their firstappearance at West Goshen CommunityPark.

Enjoy party greats with the Greasebandon Sunday, July 24th. The group, afavorite for Community Daycelebrations, participates for the firsttime as part of the Summer ConcertSeries.

On Sunday, August 7th, The NewSpecial Blendz comes to CommunityPark. The group’s popular Motownmusicians are fronted by new andtalented lead singers who continueSpecial Blendz’s tradition of top-notchMotown music and showmanship.

On August 21st, the Commodores, thejazz ensemble of the U.S. Navy Band,come to West Goshen Community Parkfor the first time since 2004. Hear world-class musicians selected from across thecountry playing jazz standards.

All concerts begin at 6:30 PM at theJ. Leon Hagerty Amphitheater at WestGoshen Community Park (N. Five Pointsand Fern Hill Roads). Concerts are freeof charge. In case of rain, concerts willbe moved to the West Chester East HighSchool Auditorium on Ellis Lane. Raindetermination will be made after 3:00PM on the date of the concert. Visitwww.westgoshen.org for directions andrain determination. �

The West GoshenSummer Concert Series

Promises Something Different for Everyone

Highlights of the West Goshen Summer Concert Seriesinclude a children’s concert by Ernie and Neal, a visit to theBayou with Zydeco-A-Go-Go, party favorites with TheGreaseband, and the return to West Goshen CommunityPark of the U.S. Navy Jazz Band, The Commodores.

The Annual Decorated Bicycle Paradewill take place at West GoshenCommunity Park on Monday, July 4th at10:00 AM. Children living in WestGoshen Township can decorate theirbicycles, tricycles, training wheels, bigwheels, strollers, wagons, andwheelchairs in patriotic themes andparade through the park. Prizes will beawarded for the most creativedecorations. Everyone participating willreceive a commemorative medal.Anyone entering a bike in the paradeMUST wear a bicycle helmet.

The West Goshen Park and RecreationDepartment offers the following ten“DO”s and “DON’T”s for a fun and safeparade:

DO: Register ahead of time atwww.westgoshen.org.DON’T: Register a head of lettuce atwww.westgoshen.org.

DO: Decorate your child’s bike with apatriotic theme, honoring the situationof America’s birth.

DON’T: Decorate your child’s bike with aJersey Shore theme, honoring theSituation.

DO: Attach papier-mache “rockets redglare” to your child’s wagon.DON’T: Attach nitro-charged rockets toyour child’s red wagon.

DO: Make sure your child wears a snug-fitting helmet.DON’T: Make sure your child wears asnug-fitting ham.

DO: Dress your child up as one of ourFounding Fathers.DON’T: Dress your child up as one of ourFounding Fourth-Cousins Twice-Removed.

DO: Dress up like Samuel Adams in thePark.DON’T: Bring a bottle of Samuel Adamsin the Park.

DO: Have your small child ride a tricyclein the parade.

DON’T: Have your small child ride atriceratops in the parade.

DO: Wear an outfit consisting entirely ofstars and stripes.DON’T: Wear and outfit consistingentirely of starfish and striped bass.

DO: Decorate your child’s wagon withthe theme “The Signers: A Tribute toAmerican Ideals.”DON’T: Decorate your child’s wagonwith the theme “The Singers: A Tributeto American Idol.”

DO: Explain to your child that only afew children will win prize baskets.DON’T: Encourage your child to be abasket case if he doesn’t win a prize.

In the event of rain, the DecoratedBicycle Parade would be postponed toSaturday, July 9th at 10:00 AM. Rainnotification will be posted on theTownship website by 9:00 AM onJuly 4th. �

DoEnjoy the July 4thDecorated Bicycle Parade!

The Commonwealth Classic TheatreCompany brings Shakespeare back toWest Goshen CommunityPark with a freeproduction of“Richard III”on Saturday,July 30th at7:00 PM. The storyof a usurper driven byunchecked ambition to hold the ultimateposition of power at all costs resonates asmuch to a contemporary audience as itdid in Shakespeare’s time. “Richard III”introduces some of Shakespeare’s mostmemorable historical characters andmost-often quoted lines.

Noted Philadelphia-based directorDan Hodge looks forward to thechallenge of presenting a Shakespearianmasterpiece in an outdoor setting.“What we have is an excellentopportunity to embrace the rollickingthrill-ride this piece has at its heart. This

production hopes to be a loud, fast, fun,terrifying adventure as we follow adiabolical hunchback who murders his

way to the throne. He leaves apath strewn with innocentswho rise to his conscienceand surround him until hisinevitable fall. Our excellent

cast is thoroughly capable ofdelivering an evening that is

dangerous, emotionally challenging,provocative but above all a great eveningout with a fantastic story.”

This will mark the seventh year theWest Goshen Park and RecreationDepartment has partneredwith Commonwealth ClassicTheatre Company to offera free performance in thepark. Past Shakespeareanproductions by TheCommonwealth ClassicTheatre Company at WestGoshen Community Park

include “The Taming of the Shrew,”“Much Ado About Nothing,” and “AMidsummer Night’s Dream.”

In the event of rain, theperformance would be postponed toSunday, July 31st at 7:00 PM. Checkwww.westgoshen.org after 5:00 PM onthe date of the performance for raindetermination. �

“A horse! A horse!My kingdom for a horse!”

(Act V, Scene 4)

“I am determined toprove a villain.”

(Act I, Scene 1)

Shakespeare Returns to West Goshen with “Richard III”

“Now is the winter ofour discontent

Made glorious summerby this sun of York.”

(Act I, Scene 1)

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The West Goshen Park and RecreationDepartment is getting excited for the2011 Summer Recreation Program!Children ages five through twelve areinvited to enjoy a memorable summer ofsupervised outdoor activities includingsports, games, crafts, special events, andweekly field trips, including rollerskating, bowling, ice skating, fun centervisits and more!

The Summer Recreation Program is aneight week session (June 20th throughAugust 12th) offered weekday morningsbetween 9:00 AM and noon at BarkerPark, Coopersmith Park, and WestGoshen Community Park. Some field tripsmay begin earlier and end later thannormal days. The program will not be insession on Monday, July 4th; howeverchildren and their families are invited toattend the Decorated Bike Parade atCommunity Park.

The registration sessions will be held on

Saturday, May 7th (8:00 – 11:00AM) and again on Saturday, May14th (9:00 – 11:00 AM) at theWest Goshen TownshipAdministrative Building (1025Paoli Pike). Beginning on Monday,May 16th parents may registertheir children during any businessday (Monday through Thursday)between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM asspace permits. Participants mustbe five years old by September 1,2011 and parents must bring acopy of their children’s birthcertificates to register.

The registration fee for families residingin West Goshen Township is $200 for oneparticipant, $350 for two participants,and $100 per additional sibling for theeight-week program. West Goshenfamilies are welcome to take advantageof the discounted rate for multiplechildren even if registering for both theSummer Recreation Program and our

popular Summer Teen Program. The feefor families residing outside of WestGoshen is $300 per participant for theeight-week program. Four of the eightfield trips are included in the registrationfee; four will require an additional fee.For more information, contact the WestGoshen Township Park and RecreationDepartment at 610-696-5266 or emailSummer Recreation Coordinator TomSteines at TSteines@westgoshen.org. �

Ever want to provide your children withan opportunity to learn a new sport suchas tennis, skateboarding, soccer, orlacrosse without having to join a leagueor private club? West Goshen’s afternoonsports clinics offer beginner instruction ina variety of sports one afternoon perweek during a seven week sessionbeginning the week of June 27th. Sportsclinics introduce new enthusiasts to avariety of sports emphasizing teamwork,skills, rules, safety, and fun, as well asexpressing the health and social benefitsof regular exercise. Recent studies

conducted by the National Recreationand Park Society have shown thatchildren participating in organized sportsprograms are more likely to becomehealthy, happy, and active citizens in theircommunities.

Mondays: (Second session will be heldon Wednesday, July 6th)Field Hockey (ages 6 - 10)Skateboarding (ages 5 - 8)Tennis (ages 9 & 10)

Tuesdays:Basketball (ages 8 - 11)Soccer (ages 5 - 8)Tennis (ages 11 & 12)

Thursdays:Lacrosse (ages 6 - 10)Skateboarding (ages 9 - 12)Tee-Ball (ages 5 - 8)

Clinics are held at West GoshenCommunity Park, except forskateboarding which is held at LambertPark, between 1:30 and 3:00 PM. Children

are welcome to bring their own sportsequipment or use the equipment which isprovided for every clinic except forskateboarding (participants areresponsible for their own skateboard,helmet, and knee/elbow pads). Wheneverpossible, cancellations due to inclementweather will be made up on a later date.Monday, July 4th clinics will be held onWednesday, July 6th.

Families may register participants onSaturday, May 7th (8:00 – 11:00 AM) andagain on Saturday, May 14th (9:00 – 11:00AM) at the West Goshen TownshipAdministration Building (Paoli Pike andN. Five Points Road). Beginning onMonday, May 16th, parents may registertheir children during any business day(Monday through Thursday) between7:00 AM and 5:00 PM as space permits.The registration fee for children living inWest Goshen Township is $60 per sport.For families residing outside of WestGoshen Township, the fee is $75 per sportper child. Participants will receive a clinict-shirt on the first day, while supplies last.

Keep Your Children Fit, Active, andEntertained with the Summer Recreation Program

Try Something New!

Parents:

Kids:

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Caution: Participating in theSummer Teen Program may inducelaughing, smiling, and fun as well asnew friendships, adventures, andexperiences!

Do you enjoy roller coasters, waterparks,sports, games, pizza parties, making newfriends, getting tan, and having funoutdoors? So do we! Unplug from yourvideo games, television, and computerand join us at Community Park thissummer for the 2011 Summer TeenProgram!

West Goshen’s Summer Teen Programinvites participants between the ages ofthirteen and fifteen to enjoy a variety offun and adventurous activities weekdaymornings between June 20th andAugust 12th at West Goshen CommunityPark. This popular eight-week programincludes activities such as tennis,volleyball, geo-caching, soccer, kickball,crafts, disc golf, and more! The SummerTeen Program will continue its traditionof service projects for local non-profitagencies of Chester County, such as theChester County Food Bank and theChester County Parks Department. Thesummer would not be complete withoutthe program’s awesome weekly fieldtrips with activities such as river tubingand rafting trips, ropes challenge

courses, go-carts, bowling, and laser tag.Oh yeah….Teens can also go on full daytrips to Dorney Park / WildwaterKingdom and Hershey Park / BoardwalkWaterpark too!

Registration will be held on Saturday,May 7th (8:00 – 11:00 AM) and Saturday,May 14th (9:00 – 11:00 AM) at the WestGoshen Township AdministrationBuilding. Beginning on May 16thparents may register participants duringregular business hours (7:00 AM – 5:00PM) Monday through Thursday until theprogram is filled. The Summer TeenProgram is held at West GoshenCommunity Park weekday morningsbetween 9:00 AM and noon, except forMonday, July 4th. Some field trips andservice projects will begin earlier andend later.

The registration fee for West Goshenresidents is $200 for the first participant,$350 for two participants, and $100 peradditional sibling. West Goshen familiesare eligible to take advantage of thediscounted price for multiple children ifa younger sibling registers for SummerRecreation Program. Both programs areoffered at Community Park, makingtransportation a bit easier for mom anddad. Participation in field trips requiresan additional fee per trip. For more

information contact the West GoshenPark and Recreation Department at610-696-5266 or or email SummerRecreation Coordinator Tom Steines atTSteines@westgoshen.org.�

Unplug and Get Out for a Summer of Fun,Friendship, and Adventure

Did you know that the Summer Teen Program is onFacebook? Check it out at www.facebook.com/#!/pages/West-Goshen-Summer-Teen-Program/139684564923.

The West Goshen Park andRecreation Department will partneragain with Fairman’s Skate, Surf, andSnow Shop to host three week-longskateboarding camps. Children sixthrough twelve years old can learnfrom Fairman’s staff of expertsbetween 9:00 and noon eachmorning. Participants can choose toattend skateboarding camp eitherJune 20th – June 24th, July 11th –July 15th or August 15th – August19th. Cost is $150 for residents ofWest Goshen Township or $160 forresidents of other municipalities.

Each participant is responsible forhis or her own board, helmet,kneepads, and elbow pads.Registrants will not be permitted toparticipate without the requiredsafety equipment.

Note that these skateboardingcamps are very popular and havelimited space. Register early toavoid getting shut out. Informationand registration forms are availableat www.westgoshen.org.

Teens:

SkateboardingCamps Scheduled

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The West Goshen Park and RecreationDepartment has announced its baseballtrips for summer 2011.

On Saturday, July 16th, the Parkand Recreation Departmentheads for Citi Field to see thePhillies play the Mets… $60per person.

Catch the Orioles vs. the Yankeesat Yankee Stadium on Sunday, July31st… $70 per person.

Chances are you will see one of the toppitchers in the National League (always agood bet when the Phillies play!) whenthe Phillies take on the Nationals inWashington, DC for an evening game onSaturday, August 20th… $60 perperson.

The Phillies, and the West Goshen Parkand Recreation Department, visit theMets again for the pennant stretchduring the final week of the season onSaturday, September 24th… $60 perperson.

Registration fee for all trips include aticket to the game, round-trip motorcoachtransportation, and bus driver tip.

Can’t get enough of the Phillies? Anyoneinterested in the three Phillies games(July 16th vs. Mets, August 20th vs.

Nationals, and September 24th vs.Mets) can sign up for the PhilliePhanatic Package and see allthree games for $165, a savingsof $15 per person (almostenough for a stadium meal).

Itineraries and registration formsfor each of these trips is available at

www.westgoshen.org, or by calling theWest Goshen Park and RecreationDepartment at 610-696-5266.

Baseball fans and history aficionadosalike can still sign up for the MemorialDay weekend trip to Boston, May 28ththrough 31st. See historical highlightsincluding the U.S.S. Constitution,Bunker Hill, Quincy Market, and the OldNorth Church. Get a behind-the-scenestour of Fenway Park, and watch the oldballpark come to life as the Red Soxtake on the White Sox.

A limited number of seats are stillavailable for the June 11, 2011 trip toNew York City. The June 25th trip tothe Statue of Liberty and Ellis Islandhas sold out.

The athletic fields at the West GoshenCommunity Park are for the use andenjoyment of all Township residents.Leagues and organizations having avalid field use permit have field usepriority over those without a permit.ALL organized activity on any fieldrequires a permit from theTownship. A permitcan be obtained bycontacting theAthletic FieldCoordinator, DorineHannum at 610-696-5266 or atdhannum@westgoshen.org. It is alsoimportant that everyone understandsand respects the red flag system used atthe athletic fields. A red flag hangingon the backstop of any field or postedon the soccer field indicates that the

field is CLOSED due to unplayable fieldconditions. The West Goshen TownshipParks Department checks the fields overthe weekends and will remove or add aflag depending on the weather and

field conditions. From Mondaysthrough Thursdays, field

status information can beobtained by calling610-696-5266 between1:00 and 5:00 PM.

Dog owners are reminded thatdogs are not allowed to run free in anyathletic fields, tennis or basketballcourts, or other park facilities other thanRoonie’s Canine Corner. Dogs mustremain on leash at all times at WestGoshen Community Park and ownersmust pick up after their dogs. �

making sure it is able to remain open.

According to Park and Recreation DirectorKenneth Lehr, “West Goshen Townshipviews the skatepark as a valuable additionto the community, providing a safe placefor people to participate in the sport.” Hereiterates that users need to follow allrules as posted in order to keep theskatepark open.

Fairman’s Skate, Surf, and Snow Shop willhost a reopening Skate Jam on Tuesday,May 10th between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, andmonthly Skate Jams with members of theFairman’s staff on the following Tuesdayevenings: June 14th, July 12th, August9th, September 13th, and October 11th.

The skatepark will be closed to thegeneral public during the following datesand times:• June 20th through June 21st, 8:30 AM –12:30 PM (Skateboarding camp)

• July 11th through July 15th, 8:30 AM –12:30 PM (Skateboarding camp)

• August 15th through August 19th,8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Skateboardingcamp)

• Mondays from June 27th throughAugust 8th, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM(Skateboarding clinics)

• Thursdays from June 30th throughAugust 11th, 1:30–3:00 PM(Skateboarding clinics)

Because admissions will no longer becharged for the skatepark, anyone whopurchased a skatepark membership in2011 will be refunded. Anyone with abalance of a membership purchased in2010 will receive a prorated refund forunused months.

To report any unsafe conditions at theskatepark, contact the Park andRecreation Department at 610-696-5266,ext. 4104.

Anyone interested in finding out updateson the skatepark as they become availablecan join the skatepark email list bycontacting Park and Recreation DirectorKen Lehr at klehr@westgoshen.org. �

Know the Rules and Get a Permitbefore Using Athletic Fields

Red Flag SignalsClosed Athletic Field

Park and Recreation DepartmentAnnounces Summer Baseball Trips

SKATEPARK REOPENSContinued from cover…

West Goshen Township iscommitted to providingresidents with efficient trash

removal service using environmentallysound practices to prevent recyclableitems from ending up in landfills and toremove hazardous items from the wastestream. To ensure this level of service,West Goshen Township and ChesterCounty accommodate separatecollections for recyclables, householdhazardous wastes, regular trash, andbulk items.

Residential establishments with four ormore units and commercial, municipal,and institutional establishments areresponsible for individually contractingat their sole cost and expense for thecollection of waste and recyclables withany collector/hauler licensed by WestGoshen Township.

The following guide for disposing ofrecyclables, household hazardouswastes, and other trash items is forhomeowners not affiliated with ahomeowners association in West GoshenTownship.

Recyclables (Mondays)

There is no maximum limit. Thefollowing items are recyclable:• Cans, including aluminum, steel, ortin

• Bottles and jars, including clear,brown, or green glass

• Plastics, #1 through #7• Flattened boxes, including cerealboxes, corrugated cardboard, andother cardboard boxes. Please notethat all cardboard items must fitinto your recycling bucket.Cardboard must be cut into piecesno larger than two feet by two feet,and bagged or bundled into stacksno larger than one foot thick.

• Paper, including junk mail,telephone books, catalogs, whitepaper, wrapping paper, magazines,and newspapers

All items must be placed in a WestGoshen Township plastic recyclingbucket or a trash can with a Townshiprecycling sticker affixed to it. Recycling

stickers are free and may be obtainedfrom the Township. If you have movedinto new construction, you may obtain arecycling bucket at no cost at theTownship Administration Building.Twenty gallon recycling buckets areavailable for purchase ($10 each) at theTownship Administration Building. Markeach bucket with your street and housenumber. Place at curbside before 6:00AM or the night before. Recyclingbuckets must be placed to the left orright of trash cans, with at least threefeet of clearance between thecontainers.

The following items are NOTrecyclable and should be disposedof with regular trash:• Tissues, paper towels, and napkins• Food wrappers• Wax or plastic coated boxes• Tyvek envelopes• Metallic wrapping paper• Light bulbs• Plate glass, window glass, drinkingglasses, or mirrors

• Crystal• Ceramics• Aerosol paint cans• Ovenware• Plastics without identifying recyclingnumbers

• Empty oil cans or bottles

Trash (Mondays/Thursdays)

The Township-provided 96 galloncontainers help assure efficient trashcollection. Place this container at thecurbside before 6:00 AM or the nightbefore. Trash will not be picked up afterthe truck has arrived.

Please follow these guidelines to makesure your trash is being picked up safelyand in a timely manner:• Your trash container has a uniqueidentification number assigned toyour home. We recommend that youmake note of your toter numberand/or indicate your address inpermanent black marker on it toavoid confusing your container with

those of neighbors.• All trash (except bulk items) must beplaced inside the Township-providedcontainer.

• Place your container on the streetwith the front wheels against thecurb and the handle and wheelsfacing away from the street.

• Make sure your recycling containeris placed at least three feet to theleft or right of the trash toter.

• Position your container so it is atleast four feet away from mailboxes,cars, or any other obstacles.

Items Not Accepted: Hazardouswastes, as described on page 12. Pleasecontact the proper authorities if youhave a waste item that poses asignificant danger.

Bulk Trash (Thursdays)

A maximum of one bulk item will becollected per week. A bulk item is anobject which two people can lift.Disabled refrigerators, air conditioners,and other cooling units must be taggedthat freon has been removed. Nobuilding materials, railroad ties,automotive parts, or tires will be pickedup. A maximum of four carpet rolls,each no longer than four feet in length,will be collected. If unsure whether ornot your bulk trash item will becollected, call Allied Waste Service at610-869-2222.

Yard Waste

West Goshen Township providesmonthly yard waste service to residentsbetween April and October.Homeowners may place leaves,branches, twigs, and other yard wastesin trashcans or biodegradable paperyard waste bags, or tied in bundles nomore than four feet in length withbranches no more than four feet indiameter at their curbside for collection.Yard waste will not be collected fromplastic bags, and grass clippings will notbe accepted. There is no limit to thenumber of trash cans, paper bags, ortied-up bundles that will be accepted.

Trash and Recycling Servicesfor Homeowners in West Goshen Township

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In compliance with standards set byTitle 25 of the Pennsylvania Code, yardwaste is no longer permitted to beburned in West Goshen Township.

Yard waste will be collected on thefollowing Saturdays: May 14th,June 11th, July 16th, August 13th,September 17th, and October 15th.

No Trash Service

If a collection day for regular trash,recycling, or bulk pickup falls on aholiday, collection will occur on thevery next day. If the holiday falls on aMonday, the second pickup that weekwill also be postponed to the followingFriday. Midweek holidays may affectthe regularly scheduled Thursday trashcollection.

Township offices will be closed onMonday, May 30th and Monday,July 4th. The Township holidaytrash pickup schedule will be in

effect those weeks, with trashpicked up on Tuesday, May 31st andFriday, June 3rd, and on Tuesday,July 5th and Friday, July 8th.

Household Hazardous Waste

Items labeled with any of the followingwords can not be disposed of withregular trash: CAUTION, TOXIC,DANGER, FLAMMABLE, WARNING,CORROSIVE, EXPLOSIVE, REACTIVE,COMBUSTIBLE, POISONOUS, orHAZARDOUS. Use the chart below todetermine items that may be broughtto the Chester County HouseholdHazardous Waste Collection sites.Collection dates and locations for 2010will be:

Saturday, May 21st: Owen J. RobertsHigh School, 981 Ridge Road,Pottstown, PA 19465.

Friday, June 24th: CAT BrandywineCampus, 1635 E. Lincoln, Highway,

Coatesville, PA 19320. Computercomponents will also be accepted atthis collection.

Saturday, September 10th: NewGarden Township Building, 8934 GapNewport Road, Landenberg, PA 19350.

Saturday, October 8th: ChesterCounty Government Service Center, 601Westtown Road, West Chester, PA19380. Computer components will alsobe accepted at this collection.

Latex paints will not be accepted—theymay be air dried or mixed with cat litterand disposed of with your regular trashpickup. Motor oil and tires will not beaccepted, but may be brought to yourlocal service station. Call (610)273-3771for locations for automotive relatedmaterials.

Please pack all household hazardouswastes safely in original containers fortransport. �

PAINT PRODUCTS OUTDOOR AUTOMOTIVE

Oil-Based Paints Pool Chemicals Grease/Rust Solvents

Turpentine/Thinners Weed Killers Fuel Additives

Stain/Varnish/Shellac Septic Tank Degreasers Carburetor Cleaners

Strippers/Removers Asphalt Sealers Transmission/Brake Fluid

Adhesives Caulking Compounds Antifreeze

Wallpaper Cement Joint Compounds Gasoline/Gas & Oil Mixtures

Other Solvent Based Roof Cements Car (lead-acid), Truck,

Paint Products Rodent Poison Motorcycle, or Marine

Batteries

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UNACCEPTABLEHHW MATERIALS

Infectious/Medical Waste

Pressurized CFAs & HCFSs

Appliances/White Goods

Explosives/Ammunition

Commercial/Industrial Waste

*Tires

Asbestos

Radioactive Waste

Alkaline Batteries

Latex/Water Based Paints

Unidentified Waste

*Used Motor Oil

PCB’s

Freon

Gas Cylinders (non-propane or

over 20 pounds)

*Call 610-273-3771, ext. 228for recycling locations forautomotive related materials.

HOUSEHOLD OTHER

Drain Openers Acids/Caustics/Solvents

Rug/Wood/Metal Cleaners Flammables/Oxidizers

Mothballs/Flakes Lead/Mercury

Spot Remover Pesticides/Poisons

Dry Cleaning Fluid Organic Peroxide

Kerosene Reactive Metals

Toilet Bowl Cleaners Propane Cylinders

Rechargeable Batteries under 20 pounds

Lithium, NiCad, Button

ACCEPTABLE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS

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Senior Citizens in West GoshenTownship may be eligible toparticipate in the Township’s TrashRebate Program. To qualify,registrants for the program mustmeet the following requirements:

Qualified applicants must be 65 orolder as of December 31, 2010.

Applicants’ 2010 household income,including 50% of Social Securitypayments, must equal $35,000 or less.

Applicants need to receive aPennsylvania Property Tax/RentRebate check for the year 2010. The

deadline for the 2010 PennsylvaniaProperty Tax/Rent Rebate program isJune 30, 2011. Applications for thePennsylvania Tax/Rent RebateProgram may be obtained from theChester County Department of AgingServices, 601 Westtown Road, Suite320, West Chester, PA 19382 (610-344-6350), or from West Goshen Township(610-696-5266, ext. 4108). When youreceive the Pennsylvania PropertyTax/Rent Rebate, please make a copyof that check and retain it for yourrecords, as you will need to attach itto your West Goshen Township TrashRebate Program Application.

Applicants must submit acompleted Trash Rebate Programapplication to West GoshenTownship by October 31, 2011.

If this is your first time applying forthe West Goshen Township TrashRebate Program, bring youridentification along with a copy ofyour Pennsylvania Property Tax/RentRebate check.

Property tax rebates will be mailed ordirect deposited beginning July 1,2011. West Goshen Township TrashRebate checks will be mailed inDecember 2011. �

Don’t Miss Out on these

Senior Rebate Programs

Pennsylvania state law requiresrecycling programs for all institutionalproperties or multi-residentialfacilities, including schools, hospitalsand nursing homes, public agencies,restaurants, stores, office buildings,factories, shopping centers,condominiums, townhouses, andapartment buildings.

Each owner, operator, oradministrator of one of the abovementioned categories is required toprovide to each occupant, employee,patron, or resident written materialdescribing its recycling program.Written instructions should clearlydescribe what materials are to berecycled, how the materials are to beprepared, and how the collectionsystem works. The owner, operator, oradministrator must provide forcollection of the recyclable materialsat least once per month.

The recycling containers must beeasily accessible and suitable for thetype of material that is beingcollected. Educational facilities mustprovide for separation and collectionof recyclable materials in classrooms,administrative offices, cafeterias, anddormitories.

Materials to Be Recycled

Commercial, municipal, andinstitutional establishments mustprovide, at a minimum, for theseparation and recycling of thefollowing materials:• Computer paper and whitebond/copier/letterhead paper

• Corrugated paper• Aluminum, steel, and bimetalliccans

Multi-unit Residences (apartmentbuildings and condominiums) must

provide for the separation of andrecycling of at least four of thefollowing materials:• Clear and colored glass• Aluminum, steel, and bimetalliccans

• #1 and #2 plastics• Mixed paper including newspaper,junk mail, telephone books,catalogs, white paper, magazines,flattened boxes which do notcome in direct contact with food,and non-corrugated cardboard.

Check with your apartment complexor condominium association todetermine which materials to recycle.

For more information on the recyclingrequirements, contact 610-696-5266,ext. 4304 or twp@westgoshen.org. �

Recycling Requirements forApartments, Homeowners Associations, Offices,

and Other Institutional Properties

ROAD RULES

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Pennsylvania’s Magisterial District Court15-2-03 encompasses West GoshenTownship and the townships ofWesttown and Thornbury. In 2010,Magisterial District Judge William Krauthandled 6,263 cases, a slight decrease inthe number of cases from 2009. Thebreakdown of 2010 cases is as follows:

• 338 criminal cases• 1,097 summary cases• 4,067 traffic cases• 405 civil cases• 356 landlord/tenant cases

The Magisterial District Court collected$994,502.10 in fines. Of that, WestGoshen Township received $117,980.90.

More than 90% of all litigation inPennsylvania occurs in the courtroomsof Magisterial District Judges. ChesterCounty has nineteen Magisterial Courts.All summary misdemeanor and felonycases originate at the MagisterialDistrict Court level. Magisterial DistrictCourts are also the venue for lawsuits in

civil cases for amounts up to $8,000 aswell as the filing and disposition ofminor criminal cases such as trafficviolations, disorderly conduct, publicdrunkenness, truancy, game lawviolations, and parking tickets.Magisterial District Judges areresponsible for conducting preliminaryhearings for all serious criminaloffenders to determine which casesshould be held for trial at the Court ofCommon Pleas, and for setting andaccepting bail and arraigningdefendants after arrest.

In his annual “State of the Court”report, Judge Kraut points out thatDistrict Court 15-2-03, which is locatedin the Chester County GovernmentServices Building on Westtown Road,has improved secure access to thecourtroom. The court, which used tohave a direct access door to the outside,now can only be accessed from theinside of the Government ServicesBuilding. Thus, anyone entering thecourtroom must first pass through the

building’s main security check andmetal detector. This change also allowsvisitors to the courtroom, includingprisoners, more direct access toGovernment Services Buildingbathrooms. In prior years, prisoners hadto be accompanied by police outsidethe building and back into the mainentrance to access the bathrooms.Judge Kraut points out that reductionsin the transport of prisoners increasethe safety to the general public.

Judge Kraut encourages suggestions onmaking the court run more efficientlyand feedback on ways to better servethe public. However, his office can notoffer comment on any cases to beheard by the District, and he and hisstaff may not give legal advice to thepublic. The District Court office may becontacted at 610-436-5757. Court hoursare Monday through Friday, 8:30 AMuntil 4:30 PM. Visit www.chesco.org/judgekraut for more information aboutMagisterial District Court 15-2-03. �

In each issue of the Township Newsletter, the WestGoshen Police Traffic Safety Unit will provide informationfor drivers, focusing on sections of the PennsylvaniaVehicle Code or other traffic safety issues.

Section 3327 of the PennsylvaniaVehicle Code, “Duty of driver inemergency response areas” also

known as the“The Steer Clearlaw”, requiresmotorists tomove into a lanethat is notadjacent to anemergencyresponse area.An emergencyresponse area is

an area on or near a road where services are beingprovided by police, sheriffs, coroners, medical examiners,firefighters, fire police, fire marshals, rescue personnel,emergency medical service personnel, towing andrecovery personnel, hazardous material response team

members and/or highway construction and maintenancepersonnel. If drivers cannot move over because of trafficor other conditions, they must reduce their speed. In caseswhere law enforcement may not be present, the lawallows road workers and emergency responders to reportviolations by motorists. Law enforcement may issuecitations based on these reports. Failure to move over orslow down can result in a summary offense that carries afine of up to $250. In addition, fines will be doubled fortraffic violations occurring in work zones areas. If thatviolation leads to a worker being injured, a 90-day licensesuspension could result.

Always exercise extreme caution in these areas.

As a rule of thumb, if you are on a multi-lanehighway and see a vehicle or vehicles in the shoulderor stopped on the road, leave a buffer lane betweenyour car and the stopped vehicle(s) when possible. Ifyou are not able to keep a lane between yourselfand the stopped vehicle(s), slow down!

2010 District Court Cases

TheSteer Clear

Law

“Part of Our Community” highlights localbusinesses, organizations, and people who makea difference in the community.To submit ideas forfuture columns, please email Newsletter EditorKen Lehr at klehr@westgoshen.org.

KPart of Our Community

While visitors are welcome to Roonie’sCanine Corner with their humanfriends, keep in mind that thedogpark is not staffed, and that dogsmay not always behave well with eachother or with people who are strangeto them. With that in mind, here aresome guidelines for dealing withaggressive dogs:

If your dog is aggressive…• Remove your dog immediatelywithout argument if someone elsecomplains about your dog being tooaggressive, even if your dog is onlyplaying. Different dog owners havedifferent comfort levels for variousforms of dog play, and each dogowner is entitled to decide what istoo aggressive. Any attempt to defythe request will likely escalate theconflict and may necessitate policeinvolvement.

• Be levelheaded and don’t take anyrequest to remove your dog fromthe park as a personal attack. Ifsomeone says your dog is aggressive,it does not mean your dog is bad oryou are a bad dog owner—it justmeans that your dog, for whateverreason, is behaving in a manner thatmay not be appropriate at themoment for other dogs or dogowners.

• Share information (name, phonenumber, inoculation records) withthe other dog owner if your dogbites another dog or person.

• Determine if your dog does not havethe right temperament for thedogpark. A good, well-behaved dogmay feel threatened around strangedogs or people, or may feel a needto assert itself in a crowd of dogs. Berealistic about your dog’s ability tobehave appropriately with otherdogs and dog owners.

• Do not use the dogpark as a trainingground to acclimate your dog toother dogs. If your dog doesnot react well to other dogs,professional training may bean appropriate solution. It isnot fair to the other dogs ortheir owners to feel threatenedby being unwitting subjectswhile you attempt to trainyour dog out of his aggressivetendencies at the dogpark.

If someone else’s dog isaggressive…• Let the dog’s owner know that youare not comfortable with his/herdog’s behavior, and politely requesthim/her to remove the dog.

• Don’t label the dog as “bad” oraccuse the owner of beingnegligent, ignorant, irresponsible, orunaware of how to be a good dogowner. People view their dogs aspart of their families. Verbal attackson a person’s pet or dog trainingskills are counterproductive, as theyare likely to be taken personally (likecriticizing someone’s child rearing)and make the person moredefensive.

• Make sure to get the person’s nameand phone number andimmunization records for the dog ifhis/her dog bites you or your dog.

• Call 911 if a person is beingbelligerent while his/her dogcontinues to act in an aggressivemanner. Public safety is a policematter, and it is okay to notify thepolice if someone is jeopardizing thesafety of other dogpark users,especially if the conflict between youand the other person escalatesbeyond a civil tone.

• You may notify the Park andRecreation Department of aggressivedogs at 610-696-5266, ext. 4104. ThePark and Recreation Departmentmay not be able to resolve pastincidents of aggression. However,the Park and Recreation Departmentmay be able to track trends, such asif an owner of an aggressive dogcomes at the same time each day,drives a particular car, etc. that willhelp identify habitual aggressive dogowners. A member of the Park andRecreation Department and/or apolice officer can then notify thatperson of the need to follow therules, or even require that person to

vacate the dogpark.

Roonie, the West GoshenTownship Westie and namesakeof Roonie’s Canine Corner atRobert E. Lambert Park, offersadvice for dog owners andusers of the dogpark in eachissue of the TownshipNewsletter. �

ROONIE SAYS…

In December 2010, Walter Hoover steppeddown after serving for eighteen years on theWest Goshen Sewer Authority. A civil engineerby training, Mr. Hoover has worked for thePennsylvania Railroad, Roy F. Weston, Inc. andRobert F. Harsch and Associates, Inc. He and hiswife Jean moved to West Goshen Township in1962 where they raised their two sons, Peterand Timothy.

In 1992, Lewis H. Reid, a longtime memberof the West Goshen Sewer Authorityencouraged his friend Walt Hoover to join theAuthority.

“It was very interesting to me, because itwas involved with something I did on a dailybasis as a consulting engineer,” says Hoover.

During Walter Hoover’s time on the SewerAuthority, the Wastewater Treatment Plant wasexpanded, increasing capacity to 6.0 milliongallons per day. According to John Windle,current treasurer of the Sewer Authority and amember since 1982, Hoover was instrumental inthe plant’s expansion. “He was a big help onthat,” says Windle. “He spent a lot of time withthe Authority's consulting engineer, GlaceAssociates, at their office in Harrisburg duringthe design phase and made a lot of suggestionsthat were good.”

In 2006, Walter Hoover became chairman ofthe Sewer Authority, a post he held until 2010.In describing Hoover’s leadership style, JohnWindle says, “He is not a flamboyant guy, butwas steady and fair in everything he did.”

According to Hoover, when the WastewaterTreatment Plant is running smoothly, peopledon’t seem to notice. “The Sewer Authoritydoesn’t get much publicity,” he points out. “TheTownship is fortunate to have a very good staffrunning the sewer system and treatment plant.”

Walter Hoover has also been a long-timevolunteer at the Chester County HistoricalSociety and at the Westminster PresbyterianChurch, where he sings in the choir.

“Walt Hoover is just an all-around goodman,” says John Windle.

As for Hoover’s feelings about WestGoshen? “I've really liked living there and wasglad that I could be of service to the Township.”

Walter Hoover was recognized for hisservices to the Township with a specialcommendation by the West Goshen Board ofSupervisors at their April 13, 2011 meeting.�

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Township Newsletter • Volume 20 No. 4Spring 2011

Skatepark Reopens ....................................1

Police Operations Uninterrupted by Fire ........1

Subdivision and Land Development Report ............2

When Is a Permit Required?..................................................3

Pay Yourself First: Dedicate Social SecurityPayroll Tax Cut to Retirement Account ................................3

Public Township Meetings.....................................................3

Greening West Goshen..........................................................4

Free Resources Available to Keep YourLawn Healthy and Environmentally Friendly.......................4

Safety Tips by Fire Marshal Andrea Testa ............................4

Summer at a Glance...............................................................5

The West Goshen Summer Concert Series ...........................6

July 4th Decorated Bicycle Parade........................................7

Shakespeare Returns to West GoshenCommunity Park with “Richard III” ......................................7

Parents: Keep Your Children Fit, Active, andEntertained with the Summer Recreation Program............8

Kids: Try Something New! .....................................................8

Teens: Summer of Fun, Friendship, and Adventure ............9

Skateboarding Camps............................................................9

Summer Baseball Trips .........................................................10

Know the Rules and Get a Permit BeforeUsing Athletic Fields ............................................................10

Trash and Recycling Services for Homeowners ..................11

Recycling Requirements for Institutional Properties .........13

Senior Rebate Programs ......................................................13

2010 District Court Cases .....................................................14

Road Rules ............................................................................14

Roonie Says...........................................................................15

Part of Our Community: Walter Hoover ............................15

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TOWNSHIP HOLIDAYSTownship offices will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 30th and for

Independence Day on Monday, July 4th. Trash and recyclables will be collected on Tuesday,May 31st and on Tuesday, July 5th. The second trash collection each of those weeks,

including bulk items, will take place on Friday, June 3rd and on Friday, July 8th.