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Safer ways to ward off bugs
(This article is adapted from the July
2010 Consumer Reports magazine.)
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Using deet repellents safely
• Do not apply to hands or near eyes and mouth of young
children.
• Do not allow young children to apply the product themselves.
• Do not apply over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin or under
clothing; do not spray directly onto face.
• Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and/or
clothing; avoid over-application.
• After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and
water; wash treated clothing before wearing it again.
• Beware of sunscreen-deet combination productions. Several
combination products are currently available, but they should be
avoided, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Because sunscreens are meant to be applied
liberally and frequently while deet products should be used
sparingly, combination products might promote unnecessarily high
exposure to deet.
Deet-free, plant-based repellents that work
Picaridin is a chemical repellent that’s considered as
effective as deet at the same concentration by the CDC.
When used properly, it’s also considered safe by the EPA.
Our tests found Natrapel 8-Hour with 20 percent picaridin
scored better than one repellent with 7 percent deet.
Testers found it has a floral odor and is a little greasy.
Oil of lemon eucalyptus, a plant-based chemical
repellent, is also considered by the CDC to be as effective
against mosquitos as deet at the same concentration.
Repel Plant-based Lemon Eucalyptus did well in the tests and
gave 8-hour protection against both ticks
and mosquitos—slightly better than Natrapel.
However, oil of lemon eucalyptus product labels specify that
they should not be used on children under three years
old.
Testers found Repel had a plastic beach-ball and citrus odor and
left little residue.
Tips for safe use
When applying any repellent, follow directions. Use your hands
to apply it to your face, avoiding your eyes and mouth,
and don't apply it to cuts. Use just enough to cover exposed
skin.
Some directions suggest using it on clothes, but most tested
repellents damaged leather and vinyl,
and some of them stained synthetic fabrics. Wash repellent off
your skin and launder treated clothes.
For extra protection:
• Wear light-colored, loose clothes and avoid using
scented products when outdoors,
especially at peak feeding hours—dusk to dawn for most mosquitos.
• Remove standing water near your house. It can be a mosquito
breeding ground.
• To avoid ticks, tuck pants into socks and wear closed shoes
and a hat.
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Sierra Club Hike
Sunday, August 1, 1:00 PM
3 miles
The Leiper Trail & Crum Woods,
Nether Providence, Delaware County 19086
Meet and park on Avondale Rd. under the Blue route. Rain
or Shine.
Contact
wbrainerd3@gmail.com
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DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL
OFFERS DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION CARDS FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS
A discount prescription card being offered by Delaware County
Council could be just what the doctor
ordered to help residents cope with the cost of prescription
medication. Trust Scripts is a free discount
prescription card that is accepted at over 56,000 pharmacies
nationwide, including independent pharmacies and
major chains, such as CVS and Wal-Mart. The cards are
completely free and require no sign-up.
Residents simply present the card to the pharmacy cashier before
payment and available discounts are applied to the cost.
All Delaware County residents may use the discount card,
regardless of whether or not they are insured.
Discounts are available to the uninsured, the underinsured and
the insured. Individuals with insurance plans
and Medicare may enjoy discounts for drugs not covered by their
current health plans.
The card fully explains how the program works. There is no
enrollment, no paperwork, and no fee.
The card is most helpful for people without prescription
coverage, for senior citizens in the Medicare Park D
coverage gap, and for people taking medication not covered by
their insurance program. In addition, the
Trust Scripts Web site provides a helpful online drug-pricing
tool to help residents find the best possible
deal by shopping around. By typing in their medication
name, dosage, and zip code, users receive an
automated search of local pharmacy prices, for both brand name
and generic drugs of their choice.
A list of the most popular discounted medications is available
on the Trust Scripts Web site.
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July is UV Safety Month Click on the link below for more
information.
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50 ADULT STUDENTS ARE WAITING FOR TUTORS
If you have time, talent, and energy, you can make a difference
by becoming a
literacy tutor to a Delaware County adult. The Delaware
County Literacy
Council is offering 10 hours of free tutor training in reading
and in English as a
Second language on July 20, 22, 27 and 29 (Tuesdays and
Thursdays) from
6:30p.m. to 9:00pm., at Delaware County Literacy Council,
2217 Providence Ave., Chester, PA 19013.
Participants must attend all
four sessions and must preregister by Calling Susan at
610-876-4811.
Susan Keller,
Volunteer Coordinator,
Delaware County Literacy Council
2217 N. Providence Ave.
Chester, PA 19013
610-876-4811
www.delcoliteracy.org
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THE SPRINGFIELD COUNTRY CLUB POOL
SPRINGFIELD RESIDENTS ONLY
2010 APPLICATION FORM
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POOL
OPENS MAY 29, 2010
POOL OPEN
WEEKENDS ONLY UNTIL JUNE 19, 2010
POOL CLOSES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION
$180.00 ADULTS
(19 YEARS OLD AND UP)
$90.00 FOR THE
FIRST MEMBER UNDER 19 YEARS OLD
$60.00 FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL CHILD MEMBER
NO FEE FOR
BABIES 2 YEARS OLD AND UNDER
SENIOR CITIZENS
DISCOUNTS 20%,
65 OR OLDER
PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED
IF YOU DID NOT
DISCARD LAST YEARS MEMBERSHIP CARD,
PLEASE BRING TO
POOL OFFICE UPON YOUR FIRST
VISIT TO SWIM SO
CARD(S) CAN BE REACTIVATED.
PRIOR TO POOL
OPENING, PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN AT
THE POOL OFFICE,
400 W. SPROUL RD. ON
THURSDAY
EVENINGS FROM
6:00PM-8:00PM
AND SATURDAY 11:00AM-1:00PM
BEGINNING MAY
20, 2010.
ALL PERSONS OVER
16 YEARS OF AGE SEEKING MEMBERSHIP
MUST PRESENT
SOME TYPE OF PHOTO ID.
WE ACCEPT CHECK
OR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY
(VISA,
MASTERCARD OR DISCOVER)
GUEST FEES
WEEKDAYS $10.00
SATURDAYS,
SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS $12.00
ALL DAYS AFTER
5:00PM $5.00
MEMBERS MAY
PURCHASE GUEST COUPON BOOKS.
EACH BOOK WILL
ENTITLE GUEST TO
EIGHT VISITS FOR
$75.00
2010 APPLICATION
FORM
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Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds
Association's
SPRING 2010
For more information on CRC's upcoming events please click on
the link below:
Storm Water Management
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NO MATTER WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT, BEST BUY WILL RECYCLE IT!!
BEST BUY WILL SAFELY DISPOSE OF YOUR ELECTRONICS, REGARDLESS OF
WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT, WHAT BRAND IT IS. THEY WILL TAKE THREE
ITEMS
PER HOUSEHOLD PER DAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS
PROGRAM GO TO:
www.bestbuy.com/recycle
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Home Weatherization Program
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE TO QUALIFIED
RESIDENTS
and will lower your energy bills by an estimated 20-30%!!
If you qualify for our program, you may receive the following
FREE services:
Home Energy Audit
Attic Insulation
Diagnostic Air Flow Testing
Heater Inspection, Service, Repair or Replacement
Weather Stripping & Caulking
Window & Door Repair or Replacement
Refrigerator Evaluation
Energy Conservation Education
Who is eligible??
Delaware County Residents
Homeowners & Renters
If anyone in your home has received SSI, LIHEAP or
Cash assistance within the last 12 months, you are
automatically qualified for our services.
You are also eligible if you meet the following income
guidelines:
Family Size
Income
1
$21,660
2
$29,140
3
$36,620
4
$44,100
5
$51,580
Each additional member add $7,480
*Income guidelines are subject to change by the federal
government.
Call for an application or print one from our website. You
can also apply
in person at our Essington office between the hours of 8am &
4:30 pm
94 Jansen Avenue, Essington, PA 19029
Phone 610-521-8770
www.caadc.org
Funding for this program is provided by:
PA Department of Community & Economic Development
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.
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TROLLEY
LINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
SEPTA is making major improvements to the Routes 101 & 102
Trolley Lines
serving Media and Sharon Hill. Work is scheduled to begin in
mid-
December
2009 lasting through mid-September 2010.
Contact the project
hotline 24/7
for
information, questions, or to
report construction related concerns.
An operator
will record your call, take your contact information and
refer it to
project staff
for handling. In most cases your call will be
returned within 24
hours.
HOT LINE 1-800-808-5025
PHASE 4
Temporary Shuttle Bus Service
Monday, June 14, 2010 - Sunday, August 29, 2010
Shuttle buses will substitute for trolleys,
seven (7) days a week as follows:
Regular Route 101 between
69th Street Terminal and Media
Route 102 between 69th Street Terminal and Sharon Hill
All
Shuttle buses will arrive/depart from South Terminal at 69th Street
Temporary shuttle stops located at or near trolley stops.
Look for signs marked Route 101 or Route 102 Shuttle Bus.
Some weekday, peak hour Route 101 trips to/from Media will:
Operate Express Service between 69th St. and State Rd. & Anderson Ave.
Begin/End at Woodland Avenue Trolley Station (next to station building)
Customers should expect an additional 10-25 minutes travel time
Regular Route 102 Trolley Service will operate between
69th Street terminal and Sharon Hill during this phase of work
Please consult the Route 101 or Route 102 public timetable
for specific route and scheduled details.
UPCOMING WORK PHASES
Final Phase of Work
Route 101 and Route 102 Shuttle Bus Service
69th Street to Media
69th Street to Sharon Hill
This project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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