Good morning, neighbors!
One of my close by neighbors, Eva O'Brien, has organized a garage sale for May 9th. There are several people in the 'hood who are interested. How about doing a little spring cleaning and find some treasures that someone else would love to have? Please respond to Eva at deobrien@comcast.net or to me. Eva will place an ad into the paper and would love some help getting signs up. The more homes we can list with sales, the more people we will attract!
Thanks,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
neighborhood news
Dear neighbors,
I have a few more news items for you! The first is a reminder from our middle school recycling champions that our township is having a shredding day. I'll be there!
Secondly, please read the important note from Julia Wagner, a neighbor on Tanglewood, all about Lyme disease.
Lastly, I received a note from a neighbor that Upper Dublin has experienced 10 residential burglaries in the last 3 weeks. Sometimes the thieves move to other similar areas so we should all be on alert and call the police if you see something suspicious.
Thanks,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775
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I have a few more news items for you! The first is a reminder from our middle school recycling champions that our township is having a shredding day. I'll be there!
Secondly, please read the important note from Julia Wagner, a neighbor on Tanglewood, all about Lyme disease.
Lastly, I received a note from a neighbor that Upper Dublin has experienced 10 residential burglaries in the last 3 weeks. Sometimes the thieves move to other similar areas so we should all be on alert and call the police if you see something suspicious.
Thanks,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775
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Mrs. Pfister,
Could you remind the neighbors about:
Paper Shredding and E-cycle Day on Saturday April 18th at the Lower Gwynedd Township Administration Parking lot in Springhouse. It will be from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00. Look up Lower Gwynedd Township website for more information.
Thank you,
Charlie Bromberg
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Hello Gwynedd Knoll Neighbors:
Many of you know that our family became very sick with Lyme Disease and were diagnosed in 2006. The return to health and functionality has been a long-term fight, which has been educational to us, at a minimum regarding the seriousness of these diseases, and the medical controversies surrounding it. As a result of several education sessions I coordinated, I eventually started a local information and support group, Montgomery County Lyme Info & Support group, and an activist group made up of mostly mothers (and some individuals) with children sick with Lyme, called LymeAction PA. We have just in the last 6 months grown to about 12 mothers all with children in this area severely affected by Lyme disease; most of them could have been diagnosed and treated much earlier which would have significantly changed the progression of their illnesses. We have been active on the political level - working with local representatives and senators regarding legislation that has been re-introduced into the PA House and Senate regarding Lyme Disease.
Why would we need legislation to address a specific disease? that is the million dollar question and one that should concern all of you. These tick-borne diseases have experienced tremendous increases in the past few years, last year alone the incidence in VA doubled, and in the prior year for PA, was up 40%. Since the early 2000's, the incidence in PA has gone up 240%. From data analysis, this is not a result of increasing recognition of the disease, in fact, just the opposite has happened - doctors are less and less likely to diagnose Lyme as a result of the medical controversies surrounding it.
Why do you need to know this? in our neighborhood alone, I have heard from more than 20 people/families that have been touched by Lyme disease. From the start of the support group run out of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North Wales, we have had 150 people come through in the last 6 months affected by these diseases, many of them involving children. The disease is widespread and unrecognized in this area, often misdiagnosed in kids as ADD/ADHD, autistic spectrum, dyslexia, psychiatric/learning/cognitive disorders, and in adults as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MS, Parkinson's, ALS, and psychiatric disorders and treated for the symptoms alone, including pain treatment, without addressing the underlying causes. In most cases, children appear to be "normal" (and adults) which makes the picture even more confusing, but the impact is real, and the progression can be quite severe.
This Sunday, 4/19, Worcester Township with MontCoLyme is hosting a free screening of the award winning documentary film on Lyme Disease, Under Our Skin at 3pm. This film was awarded 2 Freddie Awards here in Philadelphia last fall -- these are the equivalent of the Oscars in the Health Care Film area. Some of you may remember that this film was shown at The Ambler theater last September. This was a sold out showing... and many in our communities wanted it shown elsewhere. The Ambler theater got email afterward thanking them for the community service they provided - they found the film outstanding and highly informative, a great contribution to the community. At this screening there will be 3 panelists joining us for post-film discussion and Q&A. A local lyme-literate MD/physician, a Lyme researcher from Univ of PA, and a PA Representative. See all of these details below. As an FYI -- Senator Greenleaf in our region has been working to get Lyme legislation through the Senate for over 10 years, and recently reintroduced this legislation in February. We are meeting with him next week
Consider this: most people in our area get infected with Lyme in our local parks/play/sport fields and/or their own backyards -- children are the most likely victims, and the presentation of their illness is often behavioral - atypical behavior changes, mood swings, oppositional behavior, forgetfulness, decreased stamina, reddening of the ears in late afternoon, evening, sleep problems, stomach pain, headaches (migraines), forgetfulness/disorganized behavior, social withdrawal, loss of previously acquired skills, learning disabilities, etc. Columbia University found that Lyme infection can affect cognitive and learning functionality significantly, causing as much as a 20 point drop in IQ. These are serious diseases that affect our children's ability to learn, and to progress through normal developmental sequences.
So, you are invited to attend this event - inform yourself and understand prevention. Please pass this information on to others who you think would be interested. Attached is a flyer for the event, and below is the Worcester Township email /website information with all location details.
Lastly -- there will be another showing with Representative Josh Shapiro, Dr. Ann Corson, and another researcher May 17th 3:30pm at The Ambler Theater if you can't make this one. We'll send out a reminder on this later in April.
Thank you for your time! - Julia Wagner, Tanglewood Drive Details Below:
----- Original Message -----
From: Worcester Township
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 1:08 PM
Subject: News from Worcester Township
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Worcester Township | 1721 Valley Forge Road | Post Office Box 767 | Worcester | PA | 19490 |
A viewing of the award-winning film
"Under Our Skin"
Free Showing at Worcester Community Hall
Sunday, April 19, 2009 · 3 p.m.
e-mail MontCoLyme@aol.com
Lyme Disease is a "hidden" epidemic in our communities. Few know that new Lyme infections have surpassed AIDS in recent years. Since Worcester and our surrounding areas are prime deer tick habitat there is a good chance that you or someone in your family has been bitten and could be infected. The disease is often called "The Great Imitator" because its symptoms mimic common ailments and are not immediately apparent to either the victim or the doctor, often delaying the diagnosis and making the disease much more difficult to treat. According to the Center for Disease Control, Pennsylvania has been #1 or #2 in new cases of Lyme for the past 5 years. This film is a must-see for all living in Southeastern PA communities. Build your awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection of these diseases often contracted in our own back yards. This award-winning documentary follows the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, and brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its ability to cope with a silent terror under our skin.
Guest speakers with expertise on Lyme Disease will be available for discussion at the end of the film:
o Dr. Martin Mulders, MD, a Lyme Literate Physician
o Dustin Brisson, PhD, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania (where he performs research related to the spread of Lyme Disease).
and PA Representative Mike Vereb will also attend, and join the discussion.
This screening is hosted by the Montgomery County Lyme Information & Support Group (MontCoLyme@aol.com). Free resources and information will be provided.
DATE & TIME: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 3:00pm
Location Details: Worcester Community Hall 1031 Valley Forge Road, Worcester, PA 19490
MORE FILM INFO: www.openeyepictures.com
SHOW DETAILS: MontCoLyme@aol.com for add'l information or call Karen Simeone at 610-584-2075.
This film received not only one, but two Freddie awards, sponsored by the International Health and Medical Media Awards and considered to be the "Oscars" of health care films. This award event was held here in our own Philadelphia last fall. A dramatic tale of microbes, medicine and money, this eye-opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic that has surpassed AIDS in recent years. Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system. The film has been called "the most important documentary to come out this year", and is "well-researched, suspenseful and artfully shot".. A must-see for all living in Southeastern PA communities which have witnessed an unprecedented recent rise in Lyme infections, and severity of the infections.
This screening is sponsored by Montgomery County LymeAction PA, representing individuals and families afflicted by these diseases in our communities. MontCoLyme is a sister organization to the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern PA, a 501c3 non-profit organization (www.lymepa.org). MontCoLyme has monthly meetings the last Monday of each month at 7pm, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church of North Wales, PA 19454. See http://www.lymepa.org/html/montco_lyme_info_support.html.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
neighborhood news
Dear neighbors,
I have several news items for you this time...be sure to read down through all of them!
1. A letter is attached from Linda Callegari about an event happening at Pennypack Mills this Saturday...it sounds great.
2. A neighbor wrote that some kids were shooting paintball guns at her house a couple of weeks ago. The stains on the siding did wash away but obviously, we do not want this to happen to anyone. She was also concerned about scaring any pets that are outdoors. Let's all keep an eye out and discourage any paintball activity. Thanks...
3. Ashley Smyth wrote that she found a silver hoop earring after the progressive dinner - let me know if it belongs to you...I"ll connect you.
4. Here is a note from a neighbor looking for a painter. Please send your recommendations to her and a copy to me, please.
Carol-
I live on Lindsay Drive and just moved in this past August. I was wondering if you know of a painter that could paint the outside of our house, or if you could email the neighborhood and see if anyone has a recommendation. thank you!
Fran Margolis
215-699-2303
franmargolis@gmail.com
5. See below for a neighbor looking for support for her cancer run.
I recently joined the team at my high school that will be participating in the Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure® to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. We will be running this race next month on Mother's Day.
I truly appreciate your help. Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against breast cancer!
Sincerely,
I have several news items for you this time...be sure to read down through all of them!
1. A letter is attached from Linda Callegari about an event happening at Pennypack Mills this Saturday...it sounds great.
2. A neighbor wrote that some kids were shooting paintball guns at her house a couple of weeks ago. The stains on the siding did wash away but obviously, we do not want this to happen to anyone. She was also concerned about scaring any pets that are outdoors. Let's all keep an eye out and discourage any paintball activity. Thanks...
3. Ashley Smyth wrote that she found a silver hoop earring after the progressive dinner - let me know if it belongs to you...I"ll connect you.
4. Here is a note from a neighbor looking for a painter. Please send your recommendations to her and a copy to me, please.
Carol-
I live on Lindsay Drive and just moved in this past August. I was wondering if you know of a painter that could paint the outside of our house, or if you could email the neighborhood and see if anyone has a recommendation. thank you!
Fran Margolis
215-699-2303
franmargolis@gmail.com
5. See below for a neighbor looking for support for her cancer run.
Dear Neighbors,
I recently joined the team at my high school that will be participating in the Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure® to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. We will be running this race next month on Mother's Day.
Did you know that one in eight women will be stricken with breast cancer in her lifetime? My close friend's mother is fighting this battle right now. Please join me in the fight against breast cancer by making a donation by April 26th!
It is really easy to do. You can donate online by clicking on the link below which will direct you to my personal page. If you then click on make a gift you can pick your amount and pay using your credit card. Whatever you can give will help!
I truly appreciate your help. Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against breast cancer!
Sincerely,
Gianna Esposito
Stonington Circle
Stonington Circle
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