The Delaware County Weekly
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—— August 26, 2022 (31st edition) ——
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Delaware County Updating the Delaware County Hazard Mitigation Plan | |
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Delaware County and its municipalities are updating the Delaware County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The HMP is designed to make our community more resistant to losses from natural and man-made disasters, and to enable the County and municipalities to be eligible for federal funding for qualifying mitigation projects.
The updated risk assessment is available on the HMP project website at www.delcopahmp.com, under the “Explore the Plan” link.
A recording of the meeting held to review the results of the risk assessment can be found under the “Meetings” link. All interested parties are invited to review and provide comments on the risk assessment using the “Questions” form on the website (see button below).
For more information, please contact Larry Bak at Delaware County Emergency Services at (610) 565-8700.
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Public Workshop Series Wrap Up: Delaware County's Path Toward Zero Waste | Municipal Waste Advisory Committee to Present Zero Waste Draft Plan on Sept. 1 | |
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Delaware County recently wrapped up its three-part public workshop series, held to gather community input for the formation of the County’s new 10-year Municipal Waste Management Plan, last updated in 2013. The new plan will guide the County’s transition to sustainable methods of materials management using Zero Waste practices while ensuring that the County has sufficient processing and disposal capacity for its municipal waste for the next decade.
With the three-part workshop series now complete, the County’s Office of Sustainability, under the direction of Francine Locke, has completed a preliminary draft of the new plan. This draft is now available for download and review on the Municipal Waste Advisory Committee web page or directly via the button below.
This draft will be presented to the Delaware County Municipal Waste Advisory Committee during their September 1 meeting, to be held via Zoom at 12:00 noon. The goal of the meeting is a thorough public review of the plan, with the expectation that feedback from the Committee and the public will guide revisions to the plan before a final version is presented to Delaware County Council in the fall.
Pre-registration is a requirement for participation. To register, visit delcopa.gov/workshops, or click the “Sep. 1 Meeting Registration” button below. The Zoom link and ID required for online participation will be provided upon the completion of the brief registration process.
Zero Waste Workshop Series Recap
Nearly 200 stakeholders, including residents, non-profits, businesses, institutions, and other stakeholders participated in the public workshops held in April, May, and June, providing ideas, insight, guidance, and inspiration regarding the many aspects of waste management.
The first of the public workshops was held on April 28, at the Sellers Memorial Library in Upper Darby Township, with nearly 50 Delaware County residents and stakeholders focusing on the development of clear goals and guiding principles for the plan. At the conclusion of the workshop, the participants had successfully agreed upon a working draft inclusive of a number of guiding principles.
On May 26, the second of the public workshops was held at Norwood Public Library and featured a robust discussion of potential Zero Waste initiatives for reducing waste and increasing recycling and composting.
Finally, on June 30, the third and final public workshop was held at the Chester City Hall Community Room, with close to 100 residents and representatives from various organizations, participating in-person and via Zoom. Participants reviewed the Guiding Principles and Initiatives and the draft implementation plan, providing robust feedback regarding waste and recycling-related topics.
All three workshops can be viewed in their entirety at delcopa.gov/workshops.
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COSA Celebrates National Falls Prevention Week with Free In-Person and Virtual Programs Designed to Prevent Falls and Keep Seniors Active | |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention findings indicate that every 20 minutes an older adult in the U.S. dies from a fall and that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury.
The National Council on Aging notes that falling is not a part of normal aging. Seniors, and others with balance issues, can significantly reduce falls by doing the right exercises, making safety adjustments to the home, getting regular health checkups, and more.
To help raise awareness of the dangers of falls and the impact on a person’s health and vitality, the County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is providing free access to a variety of in-person and Zoom-based fall prevention programs—with an emphasis on injury prevention and strength building—in conjunction with National Fall Prevention Week, recognized this year September 18-24.
Residents age 60 and over are urged to sign-up for one of COSA’s evidence-based fall prevention programs that use proven approaches to help prevent falls. Programs are offered in collaboration with Crozer Health and the PA Department of Aging.
Registration is required for all programs. Registration details are listed below.
A Matter of Balance Program
Participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Free 8-session in-person program
Wednesdays, Sep. 7 - Oct. 26
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Delaware County Recreation Department’s Redwood Center
280 6th Street, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Registration required
To register, contact Ellen Williams by email at williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or by phone at (610) 499-1937. Please provide your name, address, phone number and email address, and indicate which program your are registering for.
Healthy Steps Program
Participants will reduce their risk of falls and address fears of falling while educating and equipping them with the right tools to make a difference in their lives. Research has found that adults who completed the Healthy Steps workshop lower their risk of a fall significantly by 15%.
Free 2-session virtual program held via Zoom
Thursday, Sep. 15 and Friday, Sep. 16
1:00 p.m.
Registration required
To register, contact Ellen Williams by email at williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or by phone at (610) 499-1937. Please provide your name, address, phone number and email address, and indicate which program your are registering for.
Arthritis Walk with Ease Program
COSA and the PA Department of Aging are sponsoring the nationally recognized Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease Program for those 60 and older who need relief from arthritis pain or just want to remain active. This evidence-based program is proven to reduce the pain of arthritis; increase balance, strength and walking pace; build confidence in one’s ability to be physically active; and improve overall health.
Participants will receive the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease Guidebook and will walk 3 times a week on their own using the program’s 5-Step Walking Plan in this self-directed version of the program. Each walker will begin walking at their own level and will set their own goals and rewards. Participants share and receive support, encouragement, information, and direction at weekly online group meetings and through weekly e-mails.
Free 6-session virtual program
Mondays, Sep. 12 - Oct. 17
10:30 a.m.
Registration required
To register, contact Ellen Williams by email at williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or by phone at (610) 499-1937. Please provide your name, address, phone number and email address, and indicate which program your are registering for.
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Delaware County Council Congratulates the Delco Stallions on their Junior Olympics Performance | |
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Delaware County Council congratulates the Delco Stallions Track & Field team led by Coach Lawrence Wright and his staff, including coaches Kevin Thomas, Kareem K. Owens, and Anthony C. Billops, Sr., and the student athletes from across Delaware County and the surrounding region who competed at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic games that took place July 26 through August 6 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
In all, 17 athletes from the team of more than 50 traveled to North Carolina to compete in 13 events, including Shot Put, Turbo-Javelin, Long Jump, High Jump, Discus Throw, and a variety of running events, including the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 200m Hurdles and 2000m Steeplechase races.
Congratulation to all of the competitors, including Cyril Rogers-Wright in the 3000m and 800m runs; Jaydon Kale in the 200m Hurdles; Eyonna Roper in the Shot Put; Sydney Panton in the 200m Dash; 100m Dash and Turbo Javelin; Teigan Walker in the 200m Dash, 100m Dash and Long Jump; Jenna Wright in the Shot Put, 1500m and Turbo Javelin; Lilly Esters in the Shot Put; John Esters in the High Jump; Meyloni Wright in the Discus; Nylah Croft in the 400m, 800m and 1500m runs; Payton Kilby in the 400m and Turbo Javelin; Jahiir Carter in the 400m and 800m; Joshua Esters in the 2000m Steeplechase; Fawzaan Meekins in the 800m run; Damir Spencer in the 800m and 1500m; Ziyahh Mclean Dixon in the High Jump, Discus and Javelin; and Elisha Roper in the Turbo Javelin.
A special congratulations to Payton Kilby for her 4th place finish in the Turbo Javelin and Nylah Croft for her 5th place finish in the 800, finishes earning both of you AAU All American status.
Well done to all of you!
The AAU Junior Olympic Games, hosted by the Amateur Athletic Union since its inception in 1967, is the largest youth amateur multi-sport event in the US. The games feature over 19,000 athletes from schools across the country competing in over 15 sports, ranging from Karate and Swimming to Fencing and Track & Field. Over 100,000 people typically attend the games.
More information about the AAU Junior Olympics, including a schedule of events, can be found on their website.
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Newlin Grist Mill to Host Annual Archaeology Festival on September 10 | |
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Newlin Grist Mill is partnering with the Delaware County Planning Department to host an Archaeology Festival on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., in Glen Mills.
The annual festival features a variety of exhibits of archaeological materials from local excavations that illuminate the County’s rich heritage. Professional archeologists and historical organizations from Delaware County and the surrounding region will be on-hand to bring the findings to life and share their knowledge of the region’s history with the public.
A variety of family-friendly activities are planned. Attendees will be invited to assist archeologists on-site with actual excavations, including cleaning artifacts, and younger visitors will get to participate in a “Kids’ Dig” and pottery assembly activities.
This year’s festival will also feature the unique opportunity for visitors to see the excavation of the original waterwheel pit in the floor of the 1704 section of the Grist Mill.
Admission and parking are free, and food vendors will be onsite throughout the day.
For more information, visit the Newlin Grist Mill website at www.newlingristmill.org or call at (610) 459-2359.
About Newlin Grist Mill
The Newlin Grist Mill offers visitors insights into the vanished life of the rural eighteenth century. The site and the surrounding 160-acre park is a place for exploration of both history and the environment, featuring a working grist mill and twelve historical structures, a variety of public programs, and over 8 miles of nature trails that serve as a refuge for plants, animals, birds, and the people of Delaware County.
Newlin Grist Mill’s ongoing archaeology program seeks to evaluate archaeological resources and explore research questions concerning the development of the Newlin Grist Mill historic complex while enhancing public knowledge and providing opportunities for the public to participate in the archaeological process.
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Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Collection to be Held September 10 | |
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Delaware County, in partnership with the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority, Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P., and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, will hold a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, September 10, at the Delaware County Emergency Training Center at 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., in Sharon Hill.
Registration is required (see button below). Delaware County residents must register online in order to access the location and dispose of waste. Please note that this event is offered as a community service to the residents of Delaware County and is not open to businesses, institutions, or industries.
Acceptable waste includes, but is not limited to: oil-based paints, oil-based sealers, paint thinner, gasoline, kerosene, gas/oil mixtures, heating and motor oil, batteries (including lead, rechargeable, lithium, Ni-Cad, and button batteries), pool chemicals, rust/paint remover, antifreeze, herbicides, pesticides, lawn chemicals, cleaners and solvents and mercury containing devices (including thermostats, thermometers, and fluorescent tubes).
Unacceptable items include latex paint, all electronic items, smoke detectors, asbestos, explosives, gas/propane cylinders, PCBs, pressurized CFCs, tires, medical waste. No 50-gallon drums will be accepted.
Residents are reminded to double-check the reminders and instructions on the website during the registration process and print out the ticket that must be displayed on the dashboard during drop off.
The next household hazardous waste event will be held on October 15 at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building. Online registration is available six weeks prior to each event.
For additional information regarding hazardous waste disposal, residents should contact the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at (610) 892-9627.
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