Wallingford Community News

Wallingford PA Pick 5 Challenge Race – Saturday October 19, 2013

October 7, 2013 by admin

Runners and walkers will hit the streets of Wallingford on Saturday October 19 2013 for an annual fundraiser benefiting the township’s first responders – the Garden City Fire department, South Media fire department, and the Nether Township police department. Funds will also be raised for the nation’s foremost breast cancer awareness organization.

The “Fueled Up and Fired Up Challenge” will offer both 5K and 5-mile options, as well as a 1.5-mile walk and kids’ races. Started in 2006, the event has raised thousands of dollars for first responders. Some of the proceeds will also go to the Philadelphia affiliate of the Susan B. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

The course will start at Wallingford Train Station, on Possum Hollow Road; wind through several nearby streets, including Avondale Road; head north on a portion of the Leiper Trail, and end at the offices of Wilson Oil, on Rogers Lane, where after race celebration will take place. Activities will include games, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and breakfast for participants and family members. Wilson Oil is the local sponsor of the event.

The registration fee for the race is $20 in advance until Thursday October 17, or $25 on the day of the event. Same-day registration begins at 8:30 AM at Wallingford Presbyterian Church, on Brookhaven Road, with the 5K and 5-miler getting under way at 10 a.m., the walk at 10:15 AM and the kids’ races at 11 AM.

Online registration is also available.

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A New Library Opens In Wallingford

September 14, 2013 by admin

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Little Library On Cameron Drive

As of this morning there is a new library in Wallingford – The Little Library – located in the front yard of 110 Cameron Drive.

The Cameron Little Free Library joins the almost 6,000 Little Libraries around the world located in all 50 States, and 40 countries. The mission of these mini libraries is to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide.

The librarian of the Cameron Little Library is Peggy Seifert, a retired teacher, who of course also resides at the library location. The rules of the library are pretty simple:

– It is self service – help yourself

– Take one book at a time

– If you love the book, you can keep it!

– If you like the book bring the book back if so others can like it to

– Bring a book of your own to share if you want (but you may not get it back)

Stop by the Cameron Little Library at 110 Cameron Drive, it is always open!

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Artificial Surface Approved For King Field

May 30, 2013 by admin

Wallingford PA Real Estate - Wallingford PA - Wallingford Swarthmore School District Announces Artificial Turf Will Be In Stalled At George King Field

Artificial Turf Is Coming To King Field

The Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board has given approval for the installation of a synthetic playing surface to be installed at George L. King field.

The estimated cost of the project is $690,000 with FieldTurf USA of Georgia supplying the material, and ELA Sport, with offices in State College and Litiz, PA, contracted to perform the installation work. It is anticipated that work will be completed in time for the fall sports season.

The majority of the project cost is being funded, approximately $500,000, by the school district from savings derived from renovation/expansions of the high school and middle school.

The volunteer organization TeamUp4Turf created to move the artificial turf field initiative forward has raised the remainder. Private contributions have come from a wide variety of sources, area businesses, students, parents and a former Strath Haven High football star, Dan Connor, who now plays for the New York Giants.

Reasons cited for the need for the new field include overuse, scheduling flexibility and unsafe surface conditions. It is estimated that annual maintenance costs for the new surface will be approximately $7,000. Currently the district spends $40,000 annually maintaining the natural grass field at the stadium.

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Annual Wallingford Presbyterian Church Strawberry Festival – Monday June 3, 2013

May 28, 2013 by admin

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The Strawberries Are Coming – Monday June 3, 2013

Wallingford Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Strawberry Festival on Monday June 3, 2013, from 5:00-8:00 PM. Mark the date on your calendar and join the over 1,000 people who enjoy this much anticipated annual community event.

At the center of the festival are strawberries, cake, ice cream and chocolate covered strawberries. Other food items include hoagies, hot dogs, delicious roast beef – prepared by yours truly, and potato salad. There is a Book Nook to provide great buys in slightly used books and Attic Treasures for those seeking the perfect item to add to their collection.

For the children, there are games on the lawn. Plants to brighten your garden will also be available for sale.

The festival will be held rain or shine. The church office (610-566-1644, Ext 0) can provide additional information.

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Nether Providence Township Addresses Church Road Resident Concerns

March 26, 2013 by admin

Sidewalk Construction On Possum Hollow Has Raised Concerns With Residents

Nether Providence Township officials are addressing the concerns of Church Road residents over the installation of sidewalks, and the associated grading of the landscape near the Wallingford Train station. Property owners have also cited excessive removal of foliage and trees along their yards bordering Possum Hollow Road that has resulted in a loss of privacy. Vegetation removal may have been exceeded plans by up to 10 feet in the area, and the township will also consider ways to at least partially restore the privacy that the removed foliage provided.

Township officials have proposed the construction of a retaining wall along Possum Hollow Road to lessen the impact of the grading performed during the ongoing sidewalk construction project. The chiseled face granite block retaining wall is expected to cost approximately $10,000. This wall installation is not expected to add any additional costs to the project, which totals $408,000, since money that had been designated for a a wall on Turner Road will not be utilized.

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