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HavaGood Times
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Haverford Township
Department of Parks & Recreation
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“ Its good to touch the green,
green grass of home”
Tom Jones
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage Paid
Upper Darby, PA
Permit No. 372
Residential Customer
Havertown, PA 19083
610-446-9397
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C ommunity C orner
Parks & Recreation
Board of Commissioners
Administration Building
Tim Denny - Director
Brian Barrett - Asst Director
Jim Davie - Facilities Coordinator
Eric Gillard
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Jeanmarie Lorello
Community Relations Coordinator
Hope Scott - Recreation Supervisor
Pat Cioffi - Registrar
1st - Steve D’Emilio
2nd - Mario Oliva
3rd - Robert E. Trumbull
4th - Fred C Moran
5th - Jeff Heilmann
6th - Larry Holmes
7th - James McGarrity
8th - Tom Broido
9th - Bill Wechsler
Park and Recreation Website
www.havtwpparksandrec.com
Township Website
www.haverfordtownship.com
All Offices Call 610-446-1000
Larry Gentile-Twp. Mgr (x208)
Gloria Cugini - Mgr Sect. (x230)
Human Resources
Maryann Del Pizzo - Director (x231)
Public Works
Dori Lasorsa (x263)
Health Department
Carl Spangler - Director (x201)
Jane Panichelli (x202)
Finance
George Rementer – Director (x240)
Bobbie Schmerling - Tax Info (x242)
Fire Marshall
James Marino (x210)
Code Enforcement
Lori Widdop – Director (x250)
Joan Scheck – Zoning x253
Emergencies Dial 911
Welcome
to our two new township commissioners;
Jeff Heilmann in the 5th Ward and
Bill Wechsler in the 9th Ward.
Congratulations
**
Life.
Be In It.
to former Commissioner Andy Lewis on his
election to County Council.
Table of Contents
Thank you
to the School District
for their help throughout the year.
**
The Park Board meets on the
4th Tuesday of each month.
Skatium -------------------------------------------- Pg 3
Merry Place / Rentals----------------------------- Pg 4
Community Events / Library / Dog Walking-- Pg 5
Haverford State Facility-------------------------- Pg 6
January 22 Meeting------------------------------- Pg 7
Community Links--------------------------------- Pg 8
Youth Sports Association------------------------ Pg 9
Trips and Day Trips------------------------------- Pg 10
Discoutn Ski Tickets------------------------------ Pg 11
Programs ages 2-8-------------------------------- Pg 12
Ages 8-17 / Drivers Ed--------------------------- Pg 13
Soccer / Lacrosse---------------------------------- Pg 14
Adults / Cooking---------------------------------- Pg 15
Summer News / Skate Park--------------------- Pg 16
Resource News------------------------------------ Pg 17
50th Birthday Survey----------------------------- Pg 18
Registration---------------------------------------- Pg 19
The Optimist Club of Havertown was recently
honored by the Board for their 50th Anniversary.
The Optimist encourage youth to be their best through
the activities, contests and scholarships they offer..
Look for Green Board on our website for
information on ways to help our environment.
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Public Skating
Hours
Sunday 12:15 - 1:45 PM
Mon-Fri 10 - 12 Noon
Friday 7 - 8:30 PM
Sat 1:45 - 3:15 PM
7:00 - 8:30 PM
(Additional hours
during the Holidays)
Hockey Clinic
Instructional Season
“At A Glance”
Sunday Hockey Clinic
1:55 - 2:55
Group Skating Lessons
Tues & Thurs 4 PM
Sunday 3:05 - 4:00 PM
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Skatium Activities
Winterfest - Sun Jan 27
You are invited to an OPEN HOUSE at the
Skatium on Sunday, January 27. You, your family
and friends are welcome to stop in to tour the
facility, watch a game in the box suite, meet the staff
or participate in open skate or the classes offered on
hockey and skating. Food and refreshments will be
served throughout the day Below is a schedule of
activities. Stop in anytime during the day.
Schedule of Events during Winterfest
12:15 - 1:45 Open Skate
FREE
1:55 - 3
Beginner Hockey Skills
FREE
3-4
Group Skating lessons
FREE
4-5
Group Skating lessons
FREE
5:20 - 7:30
College Hockey Game
FREE
Sp
e
Phone: 610-853-2226
Call 610-853-2225
for Skating Times.
Fax: 610-853-9212
www.havtwpparks
andrec.com
(go to Skatium tab)
Larry Yates Operations Coordinator
icemanskatium
@yahoo.com
Kevin Kramer
Assistant
[email protected]
John Lynch - Maint.
Karen Boornazian
610-853-2085
For more info on
Skating Club
www.delawarecounty
skatingclub.org
John Lynch, Kevin Kramer, Larry Yates
Sandy Middendorf
Private Rentals for Ice - call for information
President
Meeting Room Available $50 - 2 hours
Sunday Parent skate - One child skates for free with a paying adult. Haverford Hawks
[email protected]
Weekends Family of 5 skates for $20.
Weekday AM Tots Skate one tot skates free with paying adult.
Special Rates for Home Schoolers, Day Care Centers, Groups etc......
FREE College Hockey
St Joseph University
High School Hockey Games
Enjoy the fast action of collegiate hockey.
FREE to township residents and their guest.
Sun
Sun
Sun
Contact Information
Kristen Caparra
Instructor
kc.skatium
@yahoo.com
Adult Group Skating
Lessons
Wednesday 8-9 PM
Discount Pass
Books of 10
available
at the Skatium
and the Recreation
Department. $45
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Jan 27
Feb 10
Feb 17
5:20 PM
5:20 PM
5:20 PM
Haverford Hawks haverfordhawks.com
Haverford Ice Hockey teams for age 4 - 18.
Check out the website for more information
or call Sandy Middendorf 610-255-1988
Support your team and enjoy the action.
Jan 10 Springfield vs Haverford High
Jan 21 Haverford High vs Carroll
Jan 25 Bonner vs Salesianum
Jan 28 Haverford vs Haverford School
Feb 1
St Joseph Prep vs Bonner
Feb 8
O’Hara vs Salesianum
Feb 11 Bonner vs Carroll
Feb 14 Haverford High vs Bonner
Fee: $4 Children under 10 FREE
8 PM
8 PM
8:45 PM
9:45 PM
8:45 PM
8:45 PM
8 PM
8 PM
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Merry Place
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Community Work Day
Saturday - May 10
Merry Place is a park area designed and built by
volunteer contributions for people of all ages and
abilities, especially families of children with special
needs. You and your family are welcome to help out at
Merry Place. Bring your shovel, rake ,clippers or just a
helping spirit and join other community volunteers at
Merry Place on Saturday May 10. Call 610-446-9397.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are ongoing opportunities for your club, church or
school to complete service projects at Merry Place. Call
610-446-9397 email: [email protected]
Winners of the 2007 5K Run for Merry Place.
Compost Workship Sat - April 19
Come join the Penn State Master Gardners as they give a
presentation on composting. FREE Compost bin to all
participants. The workshop will be
from 10 am - 11:30am Donation: $5 per person
Community Facility Rentals
Your family or organization can hold your party, meeting or celebration at one of the these three friendly, fun
locations. Each facility has a bathroom, refrigerator, heat, tables and chairs.
Upstairs at the Skatium
Merry Place
Normandy Park
Watch the action on the ice
with friends or while treating
your guests.
Fee: $50 - 2 hours
Seats 25 - 30
Indoor and outdoors in this
beautiful and accessible nature
setting on Darby Creek.
Fee: $60 - 2 hours
Seats 25 - 30
Kitchen facilities and rooms
in a cozy park setting.
Fee: $60 - 2 hours
Seats 20-25
whhs
Radio 99.9 FM
Broadcasts 24/7 and can also be reached around
the world through a live stream online at
www.whhs.org
The Havertown Center
for Older Adults
1105 Earlington Rd
610-446-2070
Mon - Fri 9AM - 4PM
For active adults 55 +
Call to learn about the many classes
activities and volunteer
opportunities(any age) and to
schedule a tour. Life is a journey.
Make the most of it.
Greenways Committee
The Civic Council has endorsed a Greenway Plan for
the Darby and Cobbs Watershed. To get involved call
Anne Ackerman 610-449-9095 or Tim Denny
610-446-9397 @ [email protected]
Historical Society
610-446-7988
www.
haverfordhistorical
society.org
email:
[email protected]
to get more information or to
become a member of the
Historical Society
The Grange
Myrtle and Warwick Rd
610-446-4958
www.thegrangeestate.org
Don’t let your vehicle idle
more than 45 seconds
Turn off your car and save
$ and the environment.
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Community Special Events
Family BINGO
Friday - Jan 11 - 6:00 PM
Haverford Senior High Commons
Disney Theme Night - Come
dressed as a Disney Character and
you may win a prize. Benefits
Merry Place. Pizza, pretzels and
soda served. Sponsored by the
Interact Club. $3 per person, $5 per
family.
Solar Energy Workshop - January 25
“Does Solar Power Make Cents to You?”will be held Jan 25 (snowdate
Feb 8) from 4-6 pm at Radnor Elementary School, 20 Matsonford Rd. in
Radnor. For more info email Rep. Greg Vitali [email protected] or
call 610-789-3900
Darby Creek Clean Up
Annual Darby Creek Cleanup-Saturday, April 26 - 9-12 Noon
Call Tim Denny 610-446-9397 to help in the Glendale area or Jan Marie
Rushforth [email protected] for the North section of Darby Creek.
Walking Events
Dog Days
Dog owners come out and show
your numbers while walking the
Glendale Trail on the dates below.
Ground Hog Walk - Sat, Feb 2
6:30 AM - Meet at Merry Place
Hot Choclate Served.
Full Moon Walk - Sat, April 19
8:00 PM - Meet at Merry Place
Scouts Saturday
Saturday Feb 2
5K and 1 mile challenge - April 26
All local scouts, scout leaders and
their families are invited to a
campfire hot dog cookout from
12:30 - 2 PM while visiting the
Campground at Haverford State
(Use Scout Road for access). See
www.havtwpparksandrec.com for
details.
The Haverford Education Foundation is hosting the 1st annual 5k and 1
mile challenge. The 5K will start at the Middle School. The 1 mile run,
to be run after the 5K at the Senior High track, will include a 4 minute
challenge. To get involved with planning contact Mary Beth Lauer at
[email protected]. To find out more about the Education Foundation go to
www.Haverfordedfoundation.org
Classical Music Festival
Sunday June 29 - Centennial Hall - Haverford School
Any local music student who would like to audition to perform at this
community festival contact Nelly Berman at [email protected]
CROP WALK
Sunday April 27 - 1 PM
Help raise money to fight world
hunger while enjoying a 1.5 mile
walk through the Merwood/
Oakmont area. Meet at Grimes
Center. Sponsored by Haverford
Township Clergy Association.
Call 610-446-9397 for information
and sponsor forms.
Haverford Township Library
610-446-3082
www.haverfordlibrary.org
Mon – Thurs 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Fri - 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sat - 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sun - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Visit the Library’s website to discover a variety of information to meet the
interests and needs of people of all ages. Two of the newest features of the
website are best selling digital titles you can download 24/7 to play on your
PC, MP3 player or PDA (some titles can be burned to CD) and “Next Reads”
a monthly newsletter sent to your “in-box” of listening and reading selections
for adults, teens and children on many topics and interests. The Library now
offers you free wi-fi internet connectivity. We’re here for you 24/7!
Support Your
Library
The Library is a
501c non profit.
Your donations are
TAX deductible.
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Haverford State Update
On December 12, 2007 the township received the final $16.5 million (out of 17.5 million) for the sale of 39+
acres to developer Goldenberg / Pohlig (out of 209 total acres). We are often asked the current status of the
active and passive recreation areas shown on the land development plans. Below is a summary of the information presented to the Park Board on October 23, regarding the description, finances, and construction time-line
for the private development, Passive Open Space area, Active Recreation area and the Recreation /
Environmental Building. We also included the current status of each component.
Construction
Description
Finances
Current Status
Area
Time - line
39 acres to be
$17.5 million paid
Beginning in 2008,
Signed final
developed as 100
to township (includ- 4-5 year build out.
Private
closing
carriage homes and
ing a $500,000
Development
12/12/2007.
contribution for
198 condominiums
Demolition
trails/nature center)
of buildings began
plus grading and
in June. Grading
infrastructure
and infrastructure
improvements in
complete in 9/08.
community area.
Passive Recreation
Open Space
Outdoor Active
Recreation area
Recreation/
Environmental
Building
(all include gyms,
fitness area,
walking track,
community meeting
rooms.)
124 acres. Can be
used for trails,
camping, nature
center,
environmental
programs.
- basketball courts
- ballfields
- walking paths
- parking lot
- comfort stations
- splash park
- lights
- playground
- picnic pavilions
- landscaping etc
$500,000 from
developer (see
above) plus $45,000
grant obtained from
the NFWF for a
environmental
assessment.
Beginning in 2008
on South Brook
Trail and Darby
Creek Trail; in 2009
in the Meadow area
after environmental
assessment.
Environmental
assessment has
begun; work to be
completed by 12/08
will assist in trail
development and
preserve habitat.
estimated cost
$3 million
Scheduled to begin
in Fall 2008 after
developer finishes
grading. Fields
open Fall 2009 and
Spring 2010.
Approval given by
Board of Commissioners to develop
bid packages. To go
out in February
2008.
2 years from the
time bid packages
are approved by
Commissioners.
No decision made
as of 12/15/2007
by Board of
Commissioners to
develop bid
package.
Public Input
Meeting
January 22
Options
- No Pool -------37,000 sq ft
estimated cost
$6 mil const. cost
8 mil total cost
- 1 pool----------57,000 sq ft
10.25 mil const. cost
12.5 mil - total cost
- 2 pools---------67,000 sq ft
12.5 mil const. cost
15 mil - total cost
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2007 - A Year of Progress at Haverford State
The Board of Commissioners signed an
‘Agreement of Sale’ with the developer
in December 2006 - finalized in
December 2007.
Ground Hog Day Open House
Walking the South Brook Trail.
Receiving check from National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation for
environmental assessments.
Troop 144 serves up hot dogs for the
Community at Open House in May.
Demolition began June 1.
Final Land Development Plans
Approved in May.
Proposed
Park and Recreation officials in front
of the old hospital recreation building.
Indoor Recreation / Environmental Facility Meeting
Tuesday - January 22
(check our website at havtwpparksandrec.com for the meeting location.)
The Park Board invites public input on the indoor facility proposed for the former hospital site. Last June the
Facility Consulting Team of Kimmel / Bogrette presented the construction and operating costs of various
options (No pool, 1 pool, 2 pools) of a community recreation / environmental building. (see page 6)
The Park Board has recommended to the Board of Commissioners that the net proceeds of the sale of the
hospital property (see previous page) be earmarked for community recreation facilities at the site and that the
process move forward in a timely manner. The Park Board believes this reflects the wishes of the community
expressed in surveys and public meetings; and is consistent with the sentiment expressed by the state in conveying the property to the township in 2002.
We hope to see you on January 22.
Rich Caroto - Chairman, Park and Recreation Board
Tony Zinni - Vice Chairman
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Communtiy Links
Strength Through Partnerships
Our community is strong because of the many individuals and service groups who work for the
common good. Listed below are some of those organizations with a brief description of their mission.
We encourage you to get involved in your community.
Darby Creek Valley Association - Preserving Darby Creek Watershed www.dcva.org
Annual Darby Creek Cleanup-Saturday, April 26 - to get involved call 610-446-9397
Rotary Club of Haverford Township - Service Above Self. Joe McLaughlin - President
Optimist Club of Havertown - ‘Friend of Youth’ - Offers activities for youth including sports competitions
& scholarships -. For information about joining call Paul D’Emilio- President 610-338-0338.
Haverford Township Youth Aid Panel - An alternative to the court system. After training, members are
placed on a panel to hear cases of juvenile arrested for first time offenses. Volunteers are needed.
Call Detective Alan Ross 610-853-1298 x237or email [email protected].
Volunteer Fire Companies - The 5 fire companies in Haverford Township are always looking for volunteers.
Bon Air 610-446-6008/610-789-1264
Brookline 610-446-9955 Llanerch 610-446-9870
Manoa 610-446-0744
Oakmont 610-446-9837
Haverford Township Civic Council - To find out how you can get involved in your neighborhood Civic
Association, email President, Don Kelly [email protected]
Haverford Township Adult School Courses from A to V (Aquatics to Volleyball) with many more in between.
Brochures for the Spring semester will be mailed to all homeowners the second week of January. Registration
begins the 1st week in February. For information visit www.haverfordadultschool.org or call 610-446-8022
The Haverford Township Adult School turned 50 in 2007.
The organizations listed below are volunteer run organizations which use township and school district
facilities. For more information, contact the name or website listed.
Youth Organizations
Organization & Activity
Havertown Hoops
Haverford Basketball
Haverford Soccer Club
Haverford Youth Football
Haverford Blaze Lacrosse
Delco Gael, Gaelic football
Season
Winter/Summer
Spring
Spring/Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Age
grades 5-10
grades 5-12
age 6-10
ages 5-14
Grades 3-8
Youth
Annunciation Basketball
Delcom Men’s Softball
PADA Yktunate Frisbee
Second City Troop Rugby
Adult Organizations
Spring/Summer
Adult
Spring/Summer
Adult
Year round
Adult
Winter/Spring
adult
Contact Information
leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp
leaguelineup.com/haverfordbasketball
haverfordsoccer.org
haverfordyouthfootball.org
blazelax.com
Anne Bourke 610-789-9984
Mark Tarzwell 610-449-9594
Bob Canfield 610-446-3119
James Brose 610-525-1881
Gary Kribbs 610-449-4803
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Youth Sports Association
The organizations listed below are run by local volunteers and utilize Haverford Township facilities to offer
their program. To join or get more information about specific organizations, contact the person listed below
Organization
Brookline Civic
Association
www.brooklinecivic.com
Programs
Location
T-Ball (5)
Chatham Park
Parent Pitch (6)
Cafeteria
Base/Softball (7-12)
Sign-up Dates
Sat, 1/26
Sat, 2/2
2 - 4 p.m.
T-Ball (4)
by mail or
T-Ball (5-6)
email only
Machine Pitch (7-9)
deadline
3/24/08
T-Ball (5-7)
Chestnutwold
Machine Pitch (7-9) Building
Baseball (9-12)
W 1/19 7-8:30
Sat 1/19 10-12
Haverford Township
John McKeever
Little League
610-896-0119
www.haverfordlittleleague.org
Baseball (8-12)
register on line
Sat 1/12
9-12
Haverford Township
Softball League
www.htsoftball.org
Girls Softball
13-16 (by 12/31/08) mail in registration
Coopertown Civic
Association
Contact
Rich Buxton
610-446-5034
[email protected]
John McGoldrick
[email protected]
Haverford Athletic
Club
Stew Soley
610-649-1925
Lou Lattanzio
610-496-7856
Karakung Field
Hilltop Baseball & Softball Fred Steigerwalt
www.hilltopleague.com
610-308-6871
T-Ball (5-6)
Sacred Heart
Baseball, 4-12,16-18 cafeteria
Merion Golf Merwood
Athletic Association
Gary Pergolini
610-446-6629
T-Ball, Baseball,
Softball (5-14)
Registration
Online
Westgate Hills
www.westgatehillsball.org
Rick Trainer
610-625-0634
T-Ball (5-6)
Baseball (7-12)
St. Pius
Genthert Field
Sat 1/26, 2/3
10 - 12 noon
see website
www.mgmaa.org
Thurs 1/17 (7:30-9)
Sat 1/29 (9-1:00)
Challenger League at Hillltop Field - Any child with a disability is welcome.
Contact Fred Steigerwalt 610-308-6871 for details.
Haverford Heat - Travel league for high school players. Season begins after the school baseball season ends.
Junior team (ages 13-15) and Senior team (ages 16-19), contact Jim Fee 610-449-1735.
Haverford Township Baseball League Ages 13-16. Registration is Saturday, 2/3, 12-3 in the Sacred Heart
cafeteria. Contact Jim Fee 610-449-1735. http://haverford.baberuthnetwork.com.
Rage Softball has a year round softball league for girls ages 11-18, for more information visit
www.eteamz.com/delcorage or email [email protected].
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Day Trips
Wicked
Long before Dorothy drops in, two girls meet in the
land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is
smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful,
ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of
how these two unlikely friends grew to become the
Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
Trip ncludes orchestra seats, transportation and free
time before the show. Meals are on your own.
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd
Fee: $159
Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 8:30am and
returns at 8:30pm.
Washington D.C.
Potomac Champagne Cruise
Come view the cherry blossoms in full bloom as you
enjoy a luncheon cruise along the Potomac. After the
cruise, you will have time to tour some of
Washington’s landmarks. This is a great trip and
tickets go fast so don’t delay.
Date: Saturday April 5th Fee: $ 115
Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 7:30am and returns at 8:00pm.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
Wok ‘N Walk Tour and the
National Constitution Center
Celebrity Chef Joseph Poon will lead you on an
insiders tour of Philadelphia’s China town. The
walking tour includes stops at a fortune cookie factory,
Chinese herbal medicine shop, church, a Chinese
bakery, fish market and more. We follow the tour up
with a full 4 course dinner, followed by a Tai Chi
demonstation and Chinese vegetable carving lesson.
We start our day at the National Construction Center
where you will see an award winning performance of
“Freedom rising” and enjoy over 100 fascinating
exhibits. Register early because tickets will go fast.
Date: Saturday April 19 Fee: $99
Time: Bus departs Glendale Park at 11:30 am and
returns home at 6:45 pm
Disney World
Sat - Thurs (Aug 9-14, 2008)
Take the family to Walt Disney World and take advantage of the great deals in August. You will stay at the
Coronado Springs Hotel in the park for 6 days/5nights.
The resort includes 3 pools, an arcade and playground. You also have a 6 day Park Hopper Plus pass
with admissions to Magic Kingdom, Epcott and the
Animal Kingdom theme park plus 2 visits to the water
parks. Your trip includes round trip air and transfer to
your hotel on Disney’s Magical Express. Don’t miss
out on this great deal.
Fee: $1088 per person, child rates based on 2 adults in
room are $649 (ages 3-9) and $685 (ages 10-17) child
rates. Contact the Recreation Department for a more
detailed information on this fabulous trip
“We Love Lucie”
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops take you on a golden
trip down memory lane with Broadway and television
sweetheart Lucie Arnaz. Lucie celebrates her 40th
year as an entertainer with a special show that
incorporates Broadway music and funny stories of
what life was like growing up with her famous parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. After the show you
will enjoy a delicious dinner at McCormick and
Schmick’s Seafood restaurant located in the heart of
center city.
Date: Saturday March 8 Fee: $134
Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 1:30 pm
and returns at 8:30 pm.
Annapolis - St. Michael’s Trip
Chesapeake Cruise
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Annapolis and St.
Michaels. You will board the Lady Sarah for a 2 hour
boat cruise on the Chesapeake from Annapolis to St
Michael’s. You will have 3 hours of free time in St.
Michael’s before cruising back to Annapolis. We have
a delicious dinner at Phillip’s Seafood House - Annapolis to top off your day.
Date: Saturday May 17, 2008 Fee: $138
Time: Bus leaves from Glendale Park at 7:15 am
and returns at 9:00 pm.
Registration Information
on page 19.
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Trips and Tickets
Trip Information
Those registered for trips will get a letter 2 weeks
before with itinerary and departure information. If
you do not receive a letter please contact us.
Trip Refunds
We will gladly give you a refund up to 6 weeks prior
to your trip. After that we will refund your trip fee
only if someone fills your spot.
Any questions call the Recreation Department
at 610-446-9397.
Inclement Weather
For New York shows or any trip involving tickets we
don’t have the option of cancelling unless the show is
cancelled. Be aware when registering that if the show
is on - we are going.
Ski and Tubing Trips
Grab your skis or your snowboard and join your friends on the slopes. The Recreation Department is
offering two trips to the Pocono’s. Fee includes transportation and lift tickets. For an additional fee you
can rent skis, snowboard, or take a lesson.
Location
Date
Lift Ticket Fee
Tubing Fee
Blue Mountain
Sat, 1/26
$60 (16 and over) ($53 ages 7-15) $49 (all ages)
Big Boulder
Sat, 2/23
$59 (19 and over) ($51 ages 7-18) $63 (all ages)
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
The bus picks up in front of the Haverford Middle School on Darby Road at 6:00am and returns at 6:15pm.
For more information call (610)446-9397.
Discount Ski Tickets to Area Resorts
Save yourself some money; stop by and see us before you hit the slopes. The Recreation Department is
selling lift tickets for Pocono Resorts at substantial savings. Residents can purchase your tickets by check only
Non residents cash only at the Recreation Department 8:30 - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Bear Creek
Big Boulder
Jack Frost
Blue
Camelback
Elk
Shawnee
Weekday
$26.00
$33.00
$33.00
$34.00
$37.00
$30
Weekend
$41.00
$38.00
$36
$19.00
$23/$25
$46.00
$23.00
$46.00
Night
$41.00
$22.00
Tubing
Youth (7-18)
$20.00
$30.00
$22.00
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Ages 2-8
Miss Ruth’s Acorn Club
Your child will thrive in this preschool recreation program that combines both indoor and outdoor play
opportunities.Your little Acorn will build social skills through play, that will prepare them for school and life.
Location Grasslyn Park
Director: Ruth Ryder
Ages 3-4
Winter session begins Jan 7. Registration is ongoing
Time 9-11:30 am (Mon – Thurs) Choose 2, 3 or 4 days a week
Call 610-446-9397 for an Acorn Club brochure
Squiggles to Grins
Kidz Art
You and your child will enjoy drawing, painting,
storytelling and sing-alongs. Make memories while
sharing the creativity of your budding artist.
Ages 21/2 – 4 with parent
Location Free Library Instructed by Kidz Art
Time: 10-10:45am (Thurs) Dates: 2/7-3/13 Fee: $60
Use your creativity as you learn to turn your scribbles
into lines and shapes. Fun exercises will help your
child express themselves through drawing.
Ages : 4-6
Location: Library
Instructor: Regina Donnelly Dates: 2/2-3/8
Time : 10-10:45am (Sat) Fee: $60 - 6 weeks
Dance and Play
Jazz and Hip Hop
Experience the joy of dance with your child, this
parent/child class will have you moving like an
animal, like trees in the wind or just jumping and
spinning because it’s fun. Instructor: Elizabeth Luff
Ages: 2 1/2 - 4 with parent Fee: $45 6wks
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am (Thurs) Dates: 2/7-3/13
Location: First Position Dance Studio
17 Mifflin Ave Havertown
Sports for Me
Your child will love this introduction to sport and
games. Age appropriate and fun activities will help
develop sports skills. Instructor: Wayne Davis
Ages: 4-5 Location: Chatham Park
Fee: $44
Dates 1/26- 3/1 or 3/29 -5/3
Time: 10:30-11:20 am (Sat)
Dance to your favorite music and choreograph your
own moves. Learn dance techniques and fun hip hop
and jazz moves. Instructor: Elizabeth Luff
Dates: 1/26-3/1 Location: Chatham Park Fee: $44
Ages 5-6 Time: 11:30-12:15 pm (Sat)
Ages: 7-9 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am (Sat)
Tiny Tykes
Your little tyke will enjoy age appropriate games,
movement activities and tumbling exercises that will
leave them wanting more.
Ages 3-4
Location: Chatham Park Fee: $40
Time 9:30-10:20 am (Sat) Instructor: Michelle Towell
Dates: 1/26 – 3/1 or 3/29 -5/3 – 6 wks
Swimming and Gymnastics at the YMCA
The Recreation Department has teamed up with the Main Line YMCA to offer swimming lessons and
gymnastic classes to Haverford Township residents. Residents get a discount because the program registration
fee will be waived. Swimming lessons are scheduled on both weekends and weekdays for ages 3-12.
Gymnastics classes are held on weekday afternoons for ages 3-12. There are two sessions the first session
begins the week of Feb 25 and the second session begins April 21.
Detailed schedules, fees and registration forms are available on-line on the Recreation Department’s website
havtwpparksandrec.com. Class sizes are small and classes fill fast so don’t wait to register. For more
information contact the Recreation Department at 610-446-9397.
www.havtwpparksandrec.com
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Ages 8-18
Hoops from the Heart
Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 21
The Recreation Department and Cabrini College are
teaming up for a Basketball Clinic whose proceeds
will benefit needy families in Delaware County.
Coordinated by Bobbi Morgan.
Location: Dixon Center at Cabrini College
Ages: Boys and Girls grades 1-8
Fee: $30
Time: 9-12 pm Drop off begins at 8:30 am
Bombardment
Your favorite playground game is now indoors. You
and your friends will love this high octane fun as you
dodge balls and stalk your opponent.
Ages 10-12 Location Chatham Park
Fee: $36
Time: 6:15 – 7:30pm (Mon) Dates: 1/28 – 3/10
Friday Night Basketball
Beat the winter blues with some Friday night hoops.
Join your friends for some pickup basketball, horse or
knockout. Location: Coopertown School.
Ages 9-11
Time: 6-8pm (Fri)
Fee: $3 at door
Ages 12-14 Time: 8-10pm (Fri) Dates: 1/4-3/14
Tennis Lessons
Beginner stroke clinic will teach forehand, backhand,
footwork and game strategy. Instructor: Suzanne Barr
Ages: 7-9
Time: 10:30-12:00pm (Sat)
Location: Paddock Courts Dates: 4/5-5/10
Ages: 10-12 Time: 12:15-1:45 pm (Sat)
Fee: $48 – 6 weeks
Skate Board Clinic
Develop the skills that will teach you to confidently
ride the ramps and grind the rails. This Skateboard
101 will teach ollies, kick flips and drop ins.
Ages: 9-11 Time: 10-11:30 (Sat) Dates: 4/5-5/3
Ages: 12-14 Time: 11:45 - 1:15 pm (Sat)
Location: Skate Park (behind Skatium) Fee: $52
Drawing
Students will develop skills while learning to draw in a
variety of mediums including; charcoal, watercolor,
prismacolor markers and chalk pastels.
Ages: 7-10 Time: 11-11:50am
Fee: $60
Ages 10-12 Time 12-1pm
Location: Free Library
Instructor: Regina Donnelly
Dates: 2/2-3/8 (Sat)
Guitar Lessons
Discover the thrill of making music with private guitar
lessons.
Ages: 8-17 Fee: $20 per lesson
Contact Frank Taconelli Jr. (267-738-4072)
to arrange your lesson.
Piano Lessons
Private lessons will have you tickling the ivory.
Contact instructor Louise Lowey (610) 446-2641 to
arrange day and time. Location: Instructors home
Ages: 8-17 Fee: $20 per 1/2 hour lesson
Babysitting
Do you want to learn the skills to make you a
confident babysitter. Red Cross Certification course
provides hands on training that will develop your
skills so you can provide safe, responsible care for
young children.
Location: Free Library
Date: Saturday March 1
Ages 11-14 Time: 10 – 4:30 pm (Sat)
Fee: $85
Drivers Education
Become a safe, confident driver by learning defensive
driving techniques. Classroom instruction will make
you more confident behind the wheel and you could
save money on your insurance.
Ages 15-18 Location: Haverford Sr. High room 126
Instructor: Harmon Driving School
Time: 9am – 12 pm (Sat) Dates: 2/2 – 4/12 Fee: $90
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Winter - Spring Sports
Small Fry Soccer
You and your small fry will learn and play
soccer together while making memories to
last a lifetime. Location: Chestnutwold School
Ages 3-4 with parent (indoors)
Dates: 2/9-3/8
Time 9-9:45, 10-10:45 or 11-11:45 (Sat)
Fee: $42 Instructor: Drew Zagursky
Spring session: Time 9-9:45 (Sat)
Fee: $42.
Location: Grasslyn (outdoors) Dates: 4/5-5/3
Girls Lacrosse League
This program is appropriate for the beginner and
experienced player. Players will learn individual skills
and game strategy. We will combine both intramural
and travel team play against teams in the Tri-county
area. High school coach Kathleen Geiger will
coordinate the program.
Grades 3-4 Times: 6-7:30 pm
(Wed & or Fri), 9-10:30 am (Sat)
Dates: 4/5 – 6/7
Fee: $85
Grades 5-6 Times: 6-7:30 pm
(Wed & or Fri), 10:30-12 pm (Sat)
Dates: 4/5 – 6/7
Fee: $90
Grades 7-8 Times: 6-7:30 pm
(Wed & or Fri), 12-1:30 pm (Sat)
Dates: 4/5 – 6/7
Fee: $90
Location: Haverford Middle School
Indoor Soccer
Take your game indoors while developing close ball
skills and playing games.
Age: 4 Time 11:15-12 or 12:15-1:00 pm (Sat)
Age: 5
Time: 1:15 -2:05 pm (Sat)
Dates: 2/2-3/8 Fee: $44 Instructor: Jack Vogel
Location: Coopertown School
Spring Soccer
Great introduction for the beginner to build skills
and have fun. Location: Grasslyn Field
Age: 4 Time: 10-10:50 am (Sat) Fee: $42
Ages: 5-6 Time: 11-12 noon (Sat) Dates: 4/5-5/3
Spring Break Soccer Camp
This action packed camp will help you improve your
ball skills with innovative drills and instruction
Players need their own stick, goggles & mouth guard. from Haverford High School coach Jorge Severini.
We will schedule some indoor practices on the weekends Ages: 4-5
Time: 9-11 am (M-Th) Fee: $65
in March, time and location to be determined.
Ages: 6-14 Time: 9-1 pm (M-Th) Fee: $120
Players will be notified in early March about indoor
Location: Haverford Middle School
practices. During season most games will be scheduled
Dates: 3/17 - 3/20 (M - Th)
on Saturday with an occasional Sunday game.
Parents Meeting – Wednesday March 12 in the Sr. High
Commons from 7-8 pm.
Coaches needed – Do you have lacrosse experience or a
daughter who is playing? Then we need you. The Girls’
lacrosse league is looking for volunteer coaches to assist
in the spring league. The commitment is 2 days, 3-4
hours a week. Beginners are welcome and training will
be provided. To get more information contact Brian
Barrett at 610-446-9397 or
[email protected].
Boys Lacrosse
Age appropriate skills development and intramural
league for the beginner. Players will learn
fundamentals of cradling, passing, shooting and
defense and play small sided games.
Players provide their own equipment (helmet, arm
guards, shoulder pads & gloves).
Ages: Grade 1-2
Location: Grasslyn Field
Time: 12-1:30 pm (Sat) and 6-7:30 pm (Tues.)
Dates 4/5-5/17 Fee: $60 – includes shirt
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ADULTS
Basketball
Join your neighbors for pick up basketball on two
courts. Time: 6-8 pm (Tues.)
Location: Manoa School
Dates: 1/8 – 3/11
Fee: $4 at door
Volleyball
Beat the winter blues with some coed volleyball.
Time: 8-10 pm (Wed) Location: Manoa School
Dates: 1/2 - 4/16 Fee $3 at door
Golf Lessons
This class will help you hit the ball straighter and
farther. Time: 6-7 PM (Thurs.) Dates: 4/3-4/24
Fee: $65 – 4 weeks
Location: City Line Ave.
driving range ($8 weekly for bucket of balls)
Mom and Baby Pilates
Class designed for new mothers and their babies.
Pilates is ideal for Post natal women because it
focuses on core muscles (abs, buttocks and lower
back). This format eliminates the need for childcare.
Ages: Moms and pre walking babies. Fee $85
Time: 9:15-10:15am (Tues.) Dates: 2/5-3/11
Location: First Position Dance Studio
17 Mifflin Ave - Havertown
Over 35 Basketball
Football season is over so put down the remote and
get out and play some hoops.
Time: 12 - 2 pm (Sat) Location: Chestnutwold
Date: 2/9-4/5 Fee: $4 at the door
Cooking Classes with Debi
Fun with Phyllo
Puff and Stuff
Be the envy of your family and friends as you prepare
tasty appetizers, entrees and desserts with puff pastry.
Class includes demonstration and tasting.
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $65
Dates: Wed Feb 20 Location: Normandy Park
Turn your holiday entertaining into a delicious affair.
Learn to make appetizers, main courses and dessert all
with Phyllo Dough, a fun and versatile addition to any
party. Instructor: Debi Reichert- Personal Chef
Time: 12 -2:30
Location: Normandy Park
Dates: Sat Mar 1 Fee: $65
Cooking Parties
Do you and the girls want to do something different? Our cooking parties are just the ticket. You and your
friends will enjoy a cooking demonstration, sample delicious food and take home some fabulous recipes. Best
part is you don’t have to do the dishes. Call 610-446-9397 to get more information and schedule your party.
Party Host: Debi Reichert- Personal Chef
Maintaining A Sustainable Community Park
As part of our township-wide efforts to be more sensitive to our
watershed we will be implementing more environmentally
friendly park maintenance policies. Sustainable maintenance
consists of any practice that protects the park’s and community’s
natural resources while providing for visitor and staff safety and
recreational opportunities. Maintaining a sustainable community
park will be different from at traditional turf dominated park.
While less time could indeed be focused on mowing, more time
might be spent monitoring for invasive species and maintaining
soil nutrient conditions. A shift in the types of maintenance duties
may take staff and visitors some time to get used to, and may
require additional training and awareness campaigns.
For tips on how you can help go to Backyard Conservation
www.nrcs.vsda.gov/feature/backyard
DCVA Contributes to the Glendale Trail.
610-446-9397
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Summer Preview
Summer HavaGood Times -The Summer edition of the HavaGood Times will be
available Monday April 28. Registration begins May 5. The Summer edition will be
mailed to all homes in Haverford Township so look for your copy of the Times.
Full Day Summer Program - The Recreation Department offers a Full Day Program
(8am - 6pm) for ages 6-12 starting in late June and going through the first week of August.
Information on dates, times and fees will be available March 10th. Registration for the
program begins March 28.
World Class Soccer School - World Class instructor right here in Havertown. Camp
directed by Jorge Severini.
Ages: 5-14 Location: Haverford High Dates: June 16 -20
Registration begins March 17. Call 610-446-9397 for a WCSS Brochure.
Testimonial
Dear Mr. Denny, I wanted to say “Thank You” for all that you and your staff have done to make
our summer so wonderful. We recently moved into the Coopertown Neighborhood and have 3 small
children ages 6,4, and 3 years old...
Our Coopertown Neighbors were your greatest marketing tool. They spoke highly about your programs...
My two youngest had a fantastic time in Tot Lot. Jan Baffa and her assistants had great fun filled activities
planned every day and are the kind of nurturing people that anyone would love to have around their children...
My oldest son, Sean, had the great fortune of being a part of the playground program. He was a little hesitant
about going at first because he was one of the youngest there...but that all changed very quickly...He absolutely
loved the leaders of the program. They made him feel welcome and apart of every activity that he wanted to
participate in...
He was a kid in heaven!!!! The playground program was a flashback for myself to a similar program
that I grew up with called “ The Summer Recreation Program”. I would give anything to be a kid again.
Please forward on our thanks to everyone that made this possible.
Andy Convery
Sk8 Park News
Skate Park Clean Up
Saturday March 29 (12 - 2 PM)
Calling all skaters, bikers and parents - we need you. The
Skate Alliance will team up with the Recreation Depratment
for a Skate Park clean up. We will clean the surface, paint
the equipment, trim the shrubbery and pick up the trash to
get the park ready for the Spring season.
Skate Alliance
Skate Park Hours
Mon - Sun 8 am-9:30 pm
8am - 12 noon on weekends is
reserved for skaters 13 and under.
A group of committed parents, skaters and bikers have
formed an advocacy group to help improve the skate park.
If you want to help design and build new equipment, help
with fundraising or just keep the park clean, then we need
you. To find out what the Alliance is up to, or when the next
meeting is scheduled, check out our website at
havtwpparkandrec.com and click on the skate park link. To
join the Skate Alliance email [email protected]
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News
Resource
Senior Citizen Tax Assistant
Tax Help at Haverford Senior Center Building.
Sponsored by the AARP Tax Accountants
available to do your taxes starting onWed
Feb 6th thru April 9th. Every Wed 9am to 12 noon.
Call for an appointment.
National Turn off the TV Week
April 21 - 27th
Instead of TV Visit a Park, Take a Walk,
Have a Catch
Take a Bike Ride, Read, Smell the Roses.
50 and Fabulous
Weekly Singles Age 45 - 65 Walk and Talk
The Valley Forge Singles Walkers club meets Sunday mornings at 8:30am in Valley Forge. Join us for
a good walk, great conversation and brunch afterwards at 10 am at the Marriot Courtyard. For more
information check out our
website.www.valleyforgewalkers.com
Community Transportation Service
Available to Haverford Township Senior Citizens.
Free Transportation to all doctors appointments
and free transportation to the Manoa Shopping
Center. For more information call 610-490-3960
The Spayed Club
P.O. Box 1145
Health Exercise and Nutrition Resources
Frazer, PA 19355
www.health-fitness-tips.com - offers a daily food and
Call Us: 610-275-7486
fitness log
Email Us: [email protected]
www.walking.about.com - provides information about
Check out these Website
walking and addresses knee, foot and ankle problems
www.thelastpaw.com or www.meetup.com
associated with walking.
www.healthatoz.com - Your Family Health Site
GREEN BOARD
www.answers4families.org - Answers 4 Families.
(Check out our Website www.havtwpparksandrec.com
Weight training brings benefits
for updated information)
to have denser bones and lower cholesterol takes
only 50 minutes a week - 2 days of 25 minutes.
Tips to Save Energy, Money, Environment
Exercise websites
-Set your thermostat comfortable low in the winter.
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing
-Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
stronger/growing_stronger.pdf
-Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s
www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/SM00103
drying cycle.
-Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use
FREE FIREWOOD & COMPOST
-Plug home electronics such as TVs and DVD players
into power strips; Turn off power strip.
Stop by Fairmount Park and take advantage of free
-Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120
firewood, mulch, and wood chips.
degrees
Fairmount Park Recycling Center
-Take short showers instead of baths.
3500 Recycling Center Driveway
-Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Household Hazardous Waste
Tel: (215) 685-0108 www.phila.gov/fairpark
Check out the website for dates and times to drop off
your hazardous waste. www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle
Free Compost and Wood chips
Free compost available at the Marple Transfer
Station. (Marple Dr and Sussex Blvd.)
Call 610-892-9627 to check availablity.
www.freecylce.org
Members both give items to and receive items from
other members in their local community. FREE
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Happy 50th Birthday Survey
AARP turns 50 this year. In addition Caroline Kennedy, Madonna, and Prince turn 50 this year.
BIRTHDAY BONUS - If you turned 50 in 2007 or will in 2008 place a check here_____; you will be eligible to
win a $50 credit for any recreation progam or service.
According to the 2000 census the single biggest block of people living in Haverford Township are those born
between 1953 - 1963. If you are in this group please fill out this survey. Your input will help to
determine the future direction of our programs, facilities and services.
Return to 599 Glendale Rd, Havertown or fax 610-446-9079 or email) [email protected]
Male_______Female_______
How many people live in your household?___________________________Ages?_______________________
How important are community recreation facilities and programs to the fitness, health and well being of you and
your family?
very
somewhat
not really
How important is preserving community green space and waterways to you and your family?_____________
very
somewhat
not really
What is your preferred activity for exercise or to improve your health?________________________________
How often do you exercise?______________________________
Where do you exercise?_____________________________________________________________________
Would you pay to use a community - owned indoor pool in Haverford Township?________________________
How much would you estimate your household spends on fitness, sports, music, and recreation activities each
year?_____________________________________________________________________________________
How often do you or your family go to a township park?________________________Where?______________
For what purpose?______________________________________Who goes?____________________________
How often did you or your family go to the Skatium in 2007?_________________For what activity?_________
Do you own a dog?________________________If so where do you walk it?____________________________
Would you like to see designated dog-friendly areas in some of our township parks?______________________
Thank you for your time and thoughts.
(Optional) Name__________________________________email_____________________________________
Grants Received in 2007
Grants received in 2007 for recreation
facilities included.
Park Improvements in 2007
Playground Equip at Bailey Park
Safety Surface at Chatham Glen
Tennis courts at Elwell
$10,000 - Chatham Glen Safety Surface
Fencing at Preston Park
$10,000 - expand parking at Polo Field
Parking lot at Glendale Field
$10,000 - funds for Llanerch Crossing
Expanded Parking at Polo field
$30,000 - Facility Planners for Rec /Env Bldg New benches at Skate Park
$45,000 - Environmental trails Plan for HSH
Benches Tables at Preston Park
$3,000 - Improvements to Glendale Trail
Llanerch Crossing Park
Park Maintenance
Thanks to Eric Gillard
and his crew who work
hard to keep your
township parks clean,
safe and comfortable
for you and your family.
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Registration
3 ways to register
Mail
Haverford Township
Recreation Department
599 Glendale Road
Havertown, PA 19083
Walk In
Resource Center
599 Glendale Road
Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Website
Need a Registration form
You can download a form at
www.havtwpparksandrec.com
In case of inclement weather, call the Rec. Dept. 610-446-9397 for a voicemail message on the status of programs.
* No Cash Accepted at the Resource Center - Checks only *
Program Registration Form
Program Name___________________________________________Date______________Time_____________
Name_____________________________________________Date of Birth____________Age___ Grade______
Address__________________________________________City__________________________Zip_________
Phone__________________________________Email______________________________________________
Parents Name_____________________________________________School____________________________
Program Registration Form
Program Name___________________________________________Date______________Time_____________
Name____________________________________________Date of Birth____________ Age___Grade_______
Address__________________________________________City__________________________Zip_________
Phone__________________________________Email______________________________________________
Parents Name____________________________________________School_____________________________
Trip Registration Form
Trip ___________________________________Date________________________ # in party ______________
Name_______________________________Phone (H)____________________Phone (W)_________________
Name_______________________________Phone (H)____________________Phone (W)_________________
Address_________________________________________________________________Zip_______________
E-mail Address_________________________________Amount Enclosed________________Check #_______
Date Recieved __________
Walk-in or Mail
Check #_____________Amt__________
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