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0:11 Whitpain Police Make Arrest in Ambler Borough 5 Center Square Towing 2012 09 13bookmark_borderCommunity Day Offers Fun for Everyone
October 6, 2012
11Am – 3PM
WHITPAIN TOWNSHIP, PA — Come and enjoy a day of fun at Montgomery County Community College’s 19th Annual Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell.
The annual event features an array of activities for all ages and interests. Children’s activities include a moon bounce, pony rides, face painting, sandbox activities and kids’ crafts, among others.
At noon and 2 p.m., attendees are in for a treat, with New York City singer/songwriter Ronnie Gent and MCCC Music Instructor/bassist Michael Kelly performing free outdoor concerts. Additional music will be provided throughout the day by Montco Radio.
For teens and adults who want to learn more about the College, its courses and programs, Community Day is the perfect opportunity. Stop by the College Information Tent or attend a 25-minute Admissions presentation in room 101 of the Advanced Technology Center and take a campus tour offered at 11, 12 and 1 p.m.
Visit the Health and Wellness Expo for a flu vaccine, blood pressure screenings and lots of health-related information and tips. Free children’s dental sealants and the toothbrush fairy will be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Dental Hygiene Clinic located in room 211 of the Science Center. To schedule an appointment for the Children’s Dental Sealant Program, parents/guardians should call 215-641-6483. Space is limited, and the clinic will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Throughout the event, enjoy a wide-variety of food from various vendors and check out the fresh, local produce at the Farmer’s Market. At noon, enjoy your lunch while watching the Mustangs women’s team soccer team take on the Ocean County College Vikings in NJCAA region 19 action.
For more information about MCCC’s 19th Annual Community Day, visit www.mc3.edu/communityday.
In conjunction with Community Day, the College Alumni Association will be hosting its Strides for Scholarships 5K Race and Fitness Walk with check-in at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top runners in various age groups. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. To register, visit Strides for Scholarships on our website.
bookmark_borderMosquito Spraying Set for Montgomery County
NORRISTOWN, PA — The Department of Environmental Protection will apply treatments the evening of Thursday, Aug. 30, in portions of Abington, Upper Dublin and Upper Moreland townships, Montgomery County, to control adult mosquito populations. In the event of rain, the spraying will be rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 31.
The treatment will be administered with truck-mounted equipment to spray open spaces in residential and recreational areas. The equipment dispenses Biomist 3+15 at a rate of .75 ounces per acre.
These products are designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. The application materials have a very low toxicity profile to mammals and are safe for the environment.
Certain mosquito species carry the West Nile virus, which can cause humans to contract West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can result in an inflammation of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all residents in areas where virus activity has been identified are at risk of contracting West Nile encephalitis.
Mosquito samples in 47 counties have been identified with the West Nile virus so far this year. Human cases, including one fatality, have been confirmed in Bucks, Centre, Chester, Delaware, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne and Philadelphia counties.
Individuals can take a number of precautionary measures around their homes to help eliminate mosquito-breeding areas, including:
• Dispose of cans, buckets, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar containers that hold water.
• Properly dispose of discarded tires that can collect water. Stagnant water is where most mosquitoes breed.
• Drill holes in the bottom of outdoor recycling containers.
• Have clogged roof gutters cleaned every year, particularly if the leaves from surrounding trees have a tendency to plug drains.
• Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use.
• Turn over wheelbarrows and don’t let water stagnate in birdbaths.
• Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish.
• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools not in use and remove any water that may collect on pool covers.
If a resident has stagnant pools of water on their property, they can buy BTI products at lawn and garden, outdoor supply, home improvement and other stores. This naturally occurring bacterium kills mosquito larva but is safe for people, pets, aquatic life and plants.
Additionally, these simple precautions can prevent mosquito bites, particularly for people who are most at risk:
• Make sure screens fit tightly over doors and windows to keep mosquitoes out of homes.
• Consider wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks when outdoors, particularly when mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, or in areas known for having large numbers of mosquitoes.
• When possible, reduce outdoor exposure at dawn and dusk during peak mosquito periods, usually April through October.
• Use insect repellants according to the manufacturer’s instructions. An effective repellant will contain DEET, picaridin or lemon eucalyptus oil. Consult with a pediatrician or family physician for questions about the use of repellant on children, as repellant is not recommended for children under the age of two months.
For more information about West Nile virus and the state’s surveillance and control program, visit www.westnile.state.pa.us.