neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,

Please see 2 notes below from our neighbor, Donna Palmieri. She has been kind enough to send us a brand new app with Red Cross safety information for your phone, and has a traffic safety neighborhood concern too. Thank you very much , Donna!

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

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From: Palmieri, Donna <Donna.Palmieri@redcross.org>
Date: Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 8:25 AM
Subject: RE: neighborhood news
To: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>

Thank you for the update.  I wanted to continue to send out an "alert" regarding the incredible number of cars who drive right through the STOP signs as you get to Hancock road and 202.  If we had a police car sitting down here at the end of Hancock road – they would make a fortune issuing tickets and perhaps even help to save a life.  Really, NO ONE stops and there have been near miss hits of some of the "walkers" in the neighborhood.   My home office looks right at the Stop signs/Hancock Road.  It's scary to see the cars and trucks not stop and the number of cars/trucks who come into Hancock Road and then make a turnaround in our driveways or in the middle of the street.    Be careful --- when you drive down Hancock Road to exit to 202….the deer are strolling in the street and the cars are coming right at you.

 

Donna M. Palmieri

Executive Director, Preparedness and Health and Safety Services

 

American Red Cross

Mid Atlantic Division 6

267-337-3766(c)

Donna.Palmieri@redcross.org

 

Neighbors….are you prepared for an emergency…..check out our NEW FREE APP………

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This morning, Red Cross, Preparedness, Health and Safety services released a FREE new Red Cross First Aid APP for iPhone and Android smart phone users.  We are at #4 and climbing as the most downloaded APP today.  Please help to push us to #1 by forwarding this e mail to your contacts.  This simple effort could help to save a life!

The free Red Cross First Aid app allows people to have information on what to do for common, everyday first aid emergencies right in their hands. The app is state-of-the-art and contains:

·         Prioritized steps to take during an emergency, with 9-1-1 call button;

·         Badges to be unlocked through interactive quizzes and sharable via social media;

·         Videos and animations to make learning first aid fun and easy;

·         Safety and preparedness tips for a range of conditions including severe winter weather, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes.

 

Please take a moment today to download and rate the app.  Pass it on to your friends, colleagues and social media contacts.

 

Use the links below to download and rate the app or simply search for American Red Cross in the Apple App Store or Google Play on Android.

 

·         Link to First Aid App on Apple App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/US/app/first-aid-by-american-red-cross/id529160691?mt=8

·         Link to First Aid App on Google Play on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa

 

 

Stay safe – add the APP today!

 

Donna

 

Donna M. Palmieri

Executive Director, Preparedness and Health and Safety Services

 

American Red Cross

Mid Atlantic Division 6

267-337-3766(c)

Donna.Palmieri@redcross.org

 

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
Please see below for a note regarding progress on 202 sent to me by our neighbor, Gwen. The dates listed are for last week...I apologize for not getting it out then. But typically the construction lasts a little longer than planned doesn't it? The note does mentions a planned completion for this fall. We have seen that in previous notes - hopefully it will happen that way! I did note recently that the sound walls seem to be completed and all the same color now. No evidence of ivy planted yet but I guess that will be awhile! (: 

Also...if you missed Lower Gwynedd's electronic recycling earlier this spring....there will be a Montgomery county collection close by at Wissahickon High on June 30 from 9 am to 3 pm. This event will be for electronics only. (Thanks to Katherine for keeping us informed.)

I received an amazing amount of replies to my question about fox sightings! We definitely have a family or two of foxes living in the 'hood now.  I have tried to summarize suggestions below:

From Donna: http://www.aaanimalcontrol.com/Professional-Trapper/county/PA-Montgomery-County-Animal-Services.htm Like the deer, Red Fox have been in our neighborhood since we moved in over 25 years ago.  I too have noticed that the fox and the deer are alittle confused and have seen both walking down the middle of the street where I live on Hancock Road.I am guessing this is due to the disturbance of the woods and 202 road development and the animals are perhaps trying to get resituated.Perhaps this web site if of help?  Most important is to remember not to go near any wild animal or feed the animals.

From Tracy:I am an animal lover, but the most important thing is to not put or leave food out where the animal can get it. Also keep an eye on your pets, this fox walks in our back yard although I have 3 dogs. When my dogs cornered a fox a couple of years ago they got mange. As long as the animal is not acting strange, by that I mean it should not be friendly, or coming too close to humans especially in daylight hours I would let it be.

From Sue: A couple of months ago, I saw trucks/SUV's on the road in this general area that advertise the use of border collies to chase off/control Canadian Geese. You might try doing an internet search on Canadian Geese + border collie. If they can't help, perhaps they might be able to inform you of other local animal control companies.

From Tish: I would hope that the local ASPCA could help.

From Misc:
the Wissahickon water shed,

Maybe someone could call the Elmwood Park Zoo to get advice on what to do?

The Aark in Chalfont or Schuykill Valley Nature Ctr would take it but I don't know if they'd come get it.

Several people mentioned the Schuylkill Center....

Gwen Douse will coordinate anyone who wants to help contact some of these places to see if there is help available. Please contact her at gdouse@comcast.net directly. In the meantime, please keep in mind the advice not to feed or encourage the foxes in your yard!

Congratulations to all the graduates in the neighborhood!!

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

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Dear neighbors,

Good  news! Looks like there is an end in sight to all the road construction. The 202 Parkway is scheduled to open this fall. Please see PennDOT' s message below.

Thank you,

Gwen Douse

From: <admin@us202-700.donotreply>
Date: June 1, 2012 2:23:03 PM EDT
To: <gdouse@comcast.net>
Subject: Paving and Signal Work Schedule for Route 202 Parkway Project
Reply-To: <admin@us202-700.donotreply>

Paving and Signal Work Schedule for Route 202 Parkway Project

Paving and traffic signal operations are scheduled next week (June 4-8) as part of the construction of the $200 million Route 202 Parkway in Bucks and Montgomery counties, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today.

PennDOT is building the new 8.4-mile-long roadway to improve travel and ease congestion along the Route 202 Corridor between Montgomeryville and Doylestown. The Parkway is scheduled to open this fall.

Crews will pave the west side of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike), which is being widened between Swedesford Road and Route 63 (Welsh Road) in Upper Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd and Montgomery townships, on Monday through Friday (June 4-8) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic slowdowns are expected in this area.  

Hancock Road also will be reduced to a single lane with flaggers at the intersection with Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) during the paving operation.

In addition, drivers may face periodic delays for the ongoing widening of Route 63 (Welsh Road) between Stump Road and North Wales Road on Monday through Friday (June 4-8) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The installation of new traffic signal components will result in periodic short-term lane closures at existing signalized
intersections on Route 202 and Route 309 on Monday through Thursday (June 4-7) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Signal work will take place at the following locations:

•Route 309 (Bethlehem Pike) between the Five Points intersection in Montgomeryville and Route 63 (Welsh Road) in Lower Gwynedd Township; and

•Route 202 (Doylestown Road/Butler Avenue) between the Five Points intersection in Montgomeryville and Route 611 in New Britain and Doylestown townships.

Drivers should anticipate delays and add extra time for travel through the construction areas. All planned activities are contingent on the weather.  

Visit www.us202-700.com for more information on the Route 202 Parkway.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to www.511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.

Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly.