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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors

January 2019

Dear Friends & Neighbors, What a year 2019 will be for Newtown Square! Our hometown now having its own monthly magazine, delivered to homes by mail and also available online at www.NewtownSquareMag.com, imagine how the social network of Newtown Square, now shared by Newtown Township residents and local businesses, will grow to make our magazine become as strong as our

PUBLICATION TEAM PUBLISHER: Bob Blaisse CONTENT COORDINATORS: Craig and Olivia Whitney DESIGNER: Kim Cesati MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER: Dan Hall, Prestige Photography, 610-470-4456 COVER PHOTOGRAPHER: Michele Moran Photography, www.MicheleMoranPhotography.com COVER PHOTO STYLISTS: Blush Salon, Michele Quinn & Brittany Naab CONTRIBUTORS: Bob Blaisse, Craig Whitney, Doug Humes, Leonard B. Altieri, III, Esq., Kevin O'Donnell, Scott Magness, Michele Quinn, Elyse Lovenworth, and Chris Stack ADVERTISING Contact Publisher: Bob Blaisse, 610-453-5536 Email: bblaisse@BestVersionMedia.com COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS Have Feedback? We would be happy to hear from you.

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My goal for 2019 is simple: to increase the number of our advertising sponsors committed to supporting Newtown Township residents. This will help us to grow Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine in page count so each new monthly edition can include more local feature stories about people, places and events in our hometown.

You see the leading businesses of Newtown Square community on these pages.

More come on board each month because they’re hearing from you about your hometown magazine. This month we welcome D&K Appliances, Great Clips of Newtown Square, and Level Up Blackbelt Academy. All three sponsors of our community truly get it! They understand hometown pride. They also call Newtown Square home. And each business knows how important it is for us to have our own monthly hometown magazine.

I hope you enjoy our first edition of 2019, and that you’ll consider making a commitment in 2019 to reward the investment which all our advertising sponsors are making in Newtown Square. Shop Local! And when possible, try to do business first with those business leaders who invest in us by sponsoring our community and by bringing Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors to you in 2019.

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Dear Residents, We hope your Holiday Season was full of joy and family! New Year’s Resolutions are still fresh in our minds, first and foremost to deliver a wonderful magazine to you every month.

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The Milligans: Lifetimes of Neighborly Service

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ON THE COVER Marty & Colette Milligan of Newtown Square, at the Bartram’s Covered Bridge

If you’re resolved to do something, definitely make it a point to read some of the interesting articles from our expert contributors. With the advice they’re giving, you could save thousands of dollars by things such as identifying a leak early, which Kevin O’Donnell explains in his article, or looking into some less expensive and efficient fireplaces options for the winter months in Scott Magness’ article! You could also learn some new beauty tips from Michele Quinn of Blush Salon or get an exciting party idea in Elyse Lovenworth’s article from Firepoint Grill.

This month we are excited to have Marty and Colette Milligan join us for this edition; two long-time Newtown Square citizens who love their community. You might recognize Colette Milligan who has been a teacher in the school district for 20 years and Marty from Destination Delco! Colette teaches 2nd grade at Culbertson Elementary.

We are looking for more families to feature! If you know of a family that you would like to nominate to be in our magazine, please reach out to us at our email or give us a call!

Craig & Olivia Whitney Content Coordinators

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Expert Contributors Funeral Home Robert L. D’Anjolell, Jr. F.D. D‘Anjolell Memorial Homes 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall 610 -356-4200 • robjr@danjolell.com www.Danjolell.com

Automotive Repairs & Service Lou Matteo Edgemont Automotive 5040 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square 610 -353-9868 • edgemontauto@verizon.net www.EdgemontAutomotive.com

Heating & Air Conditioning Len Sciulli Len Sciulli & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning 500 Abbott Drive, Broomall 610 -328-4341 • sciulliandsons@hotmail.com www.LenAndSons.com

Painting & General Contracting Services Tom Rafferty Rafferty Painting & General Contracting 610-626-9141 • info@raffertypainting.com www.RaffertyPainting.com

Landscape Design & Landscaping TJ Warner JHL Landscaping 610 -356-4104 • tj@jhllandscaping.com www.jhllandscaping.com

Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control Matt McGuire Delaware Valley Turf 520F Abbott Drive, Broomall 610 -328-4170 • mmcguire@delvalturf.com www.DelawareValleyTurf.com

Fireplace Products Scott Magness Scott's Fireplace Products 3137 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square 484-422-8334 • sfp@scottsfireplaceproducts.com www.ScottsFireplaceProducts.com

Roofing, Siding & Carpentry Kevin O’Donnell O’Donnell Roofing Co. 311 Lenox Havertown 610 -449-8188 office@odonnellroofingco.com www.ODonnellRoofingCo.com

Chiropractic Care Dr. Heather Sefried, DC The Joint Chiropractic 3520 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square 267-678-2225 • info@thejoint.com December www.TheJoint.com

Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing Lou Marvil Level Up Black Belt Academy 610-355-1960 info@levelupblackbeltacademy.com www.LevelUpBlackBeltAcademy.com

Hair Salon Michele Quinn, Owner Brittany Naab, Co-Owner Blush Salon & The Studio

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Food & Beverage Christopher Heath, Corporate Chef Elyse Lovenworth, Beverage Director Firepoint Grill, a Paxos Restaurant 3739 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square Reservations: 484-428-3093 www.FirepointGrill.com/reservations www.PaxosRestaurants.com

Marty Standing with the NCAA National Championship Basketball Trophy of his favorite team, Villanova

The Milligans:

Collette teaching at Culbertson Elementary, she has been there for almost 20 years

Lifetimes of Neighborly Service Marty and Colette Milligan have lived in Newtown Square for many years. In the time they have spent in the community, they have organized events to clean up Darby Creek, manage the parks in Marple Newtown and promote the events and amenities of Delaware County.

Marty and Colette first met through an in-person dating service organized through their church. It was surprising and genuine for both of them, as neither expected to meet someone there.

by Craig Whitney

“I was out there like young people were at the time looking in different places to meet the right person, but we end up meeting at the church of all places,” Marty explained with a smile.

The mass was at Saint Barnabas in Philadelphia, and the dinner held after the mass was at a local Italian restaurant. The dating service wasn’t the only place Marty and Colette had gone to meet someone, but they found it comforting to have a strong starting foundation that both people have in common. Their shared faith and similar backgrounds made the first dates easier and ensured a set of mutually-shared beliefs, but the true binding connection came from their passion for giving and for motivating people.

The pair got married three years later and started their lives in Newtown Square, staying in the community ever since and still living in St Alban’s Circle.

Colette has been a teacher in the Marple Newtown School District for twenty years. She currently teaches second grade at Culbertson, and loves having the chance to meet the children, get to know them, and connect with them as much as she can.

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“We go out and meet various organizations, see what they have going on, and share their story,” Marty explained. “I’m happy with my job. I get to be in the field, meeting people and telling people about what we have to offer.”

With every open slot of time he has found in his time in Newtown Square, Marty has spent it giving back to the community in various ways. Several years ago, he received the alumni volunteer community award for diligent service to the community.

Marty and Collette with their daughter Jesika and her family

“I love my job, partly because it’s the same school system Jesika went through,” Colette said. Jesika is Colette’s daughter, who now is married with children in Arizona but was raised in the Marple Newtown school district. “Working here feels like I’m giving back to the school for all the things she was able to receive.”

One of Colette’s students from second grade would go on to work for Culbertson after graduating Temple University. Working alongside them has been a beautiful sense of coming full circle in her career.

“Reading is so important to me. Teaching the children and noticing their improvements by the end of the year, it’s like music to my ears.”

Marty and Colette’s daughter, Jesika, grew up in the Marple Newtown school district and is currently living in Arizona working as a doctor of homeopathic medicine. Marty and Colette love traveling to Arizona as much as possible to see their daughter and three grandchildren. Antonio, who just recently turned six, is now attending kindergarten.

Despite the distance, Jesika has remained very close to Marty and Colette. They put the effort in to speak to each other nearly every day, and stay a big part of each other’s lives as if she was still here in Newtown Square. At least twice a year, spring break and the winter season, the two will travel to Arizona and connect with the rest of their family.

“We Facetime and talk on the phone all the time, even though we’re far geographically we don’t really feel far,” Colette explained.

“It’s the same in a lot of ways, a mother and daughter, she breathes in I breathe out.”

Marty has worked in many different fields throughout his career, from Boeing helicopters to the Newtown Square Parks and Recreation Department. Currently, Marty works for Destination Delco, an extensive resource for everything happening in Delaware County. Marty gets to travel around the county, speak with businesses and event leaders, and craft the story of Delaware County.

Marty and Colette volunteer with a Catholic project called preJordan, which prepares families for the religious value of a child’s baptism. In addition, Marty has led the annual Darby Creek cleanup project as a board member of the committee for the past 20 years. As a director for the Newtown Square Parks and Rec Department, Marty has also organized the Walk for the Wounded, which has raised over $2 million for wounded veterans.

“There’s such a need for it,” Marty beamed. “People are so busy, they don’t realize that there is life out there and all around them, people and organizations out there that need a helping hand.

Not only does it help them but it helps you.”

Marty and Colette have lived in Newtown Square for decades, raising a daughter, educating generations of children and lending a helping hand to the people around them.

“We love living here. There are a lot of young families, fresh out of the buzz of the city and ready for a slower, more comfortable family life,” Marty said. “It’s an ideal setting here.”

“It’s a great place to live, our scenery is some of the best in the country. Parks, restaurants, our church, we really have everything here,” Colette added.

The Milligans have been a part of this community for a long time, and they are eager to see what each new day may bring to their community. Whether it is a chance to meet someone new, give something back to the community or help someone in need, the Milligans are excited to be a part of Newtown Square.

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Expert Contributor

by Kevin O’Donnell O’Donnell Roofing Co.

Identifying Water Damage

Aside from a broken heating system or appliance, water may be the biggest source of frustration for homeowners. Water can do a lot of damage if not managed properly, as it can damage almost every building material. Though most exterior claddings, such as roofing and siding, are specifically engineered to keep your home dry, there can always be instances of leaks, and being able to identify the source is the first step to an efficient repair.

Starting in the basement, if you notice moisture on the floor or on the walls, it is likely due to groundwater rising through the slab, or from runoff seeping through a foundation crack.

Some homes are just built in areas that used to have natural streams running through them, or are down in a valley. Keeping a basement dry could require a simple repair, or the installation of exterior or interior drainage systems. There are several companies who specialize in precisely this type of work.

Finding a water stain on the first floor of a two-story home can get a bit tricky. Though it’s not uncommon for a roof or siding leak to travel through the walls of a home, sometimes it ends

up being an issue with plumbing pipes, or condensation from HVAC ducts. The best way to differentiate these leaks is to establish the location of the water. Is it on an exterior wall? Is it under or above a window? Is it under the bathroom? Is it near an HVAC register? Does it happen only when it rains? If so, is it only during a wind driven rain?

Most building owners find water infiltration in the living space located directly below the roof or attic space. At this point, it can really only be a few things; a roof leak, a masonry leak, or condensation. A roof leak can happen because of damaged or missing shingles, nail-pops penetrating back up through the shingle, improperly installed flashing, just to name a few. For these instances, there are specially designed paints and clear sealants used to eliminate this saturation of the materials.

These solutions can be the first steps anyone can take to identifying water damage and repairing it. If significant damage has been done, you may need to contact your local professional for further assistance.

“We’ve repaired and replaced so many roofs in Marple Newtown, I moved my young family here to be closer to my work and to get more involved in the community.” ~Kevin O’Donnell, Owner

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Where Is it?

Can You Spot it From the Air? Hint:

This park in either Marple Township or Newtown Township, is known by two names, and offers a “mountain” of fun.

The answer can be found on page 21.

Photo Courtesy of FAA Certified Drone Pilot, Chris Stack.

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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors

January 2019

Neighborly Advice

New Year’s Advice

from Newtown Square's 103 Year Old Neighbor Mr. Eugene Vickers

by Craig Whitney

Newtown Square’s 103-Year-Old Neighbor gives his advice in the new year.

It is not often that a man can live for 100 years, and at 103, one of Newtown Square’s WWII veterans, Mr. Eugene Vickers, has remained healthy and sharp with a great sense of humor. It takes diligence, fortitude and a great belief system to preserve that positivity for 103 years. Here’s some simple advice we gained from Mr. Vickers to help us live a long and happy life.

What is your advice for getting along with people?

What is your best advice for good health?

“Instead of doing things yourself, thinking you can do it on your own, it’s always better to put your trust in the Lord. There’s nothing better than what the Lord has for us. I’ve been trusting in the Lord since I was 17 and it has made all the difference.”

Have a Life’s Question for Mr. Vickers? Send your question to cwhitney@bestversionmedia.com.

“The old saying that ‘you are what you eat’ has always been true for me, and I exercise too. Every morning I do stretches, lunges, touch my toes, things like that. If I don’t, I get a bit tied up.”

“I live by a specific verse in the bible: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.’

Proverbs 3:5-6. That’s worked in my life without any question.”

Tell me more about that verse and what it means to you?

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Newtown Square’s Destination Gift Shop

By Jordan King

Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 45 mins Serves: 6-8

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Ingredients: 6 Tbs butter 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 lbs of broccoli, chopped 4 C of whole milk 32 oz of broth (chicken or vegetable) 6 Tbs flour (wheat or white) Salt and pepper to taste 3-4 C of good quality medium or sharp cheddar, shredded Optional Garnish: More cheese Sour Cream

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Directions: 1. Melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, carrots and broccoli until tender.

2. Add milk and chicken broth slowly.

3. Bring to a near boil.

4. Stir in flour and spice to taste.

5. Let simmer for at least 30 minutes.

6. Slowly stir in shredded cheese. Continue stirring until melted.

7. Garnish as desired and serve hot.

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Student of the Month

Katie Till:

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by Craig Whitney

Katie Till, winner of the January Student of the Month award and a $100 Gift Card with Bill McDevitt, owner of B & E Sportswear.

Katie Till has been selected by B&E Sportswear to be our Student of the Month. Her enthusiasm for charitable giving and excellence in and out of school has made her a clear choice for this month’s award. As part of the recognition, Katie will be awarded a $100 gift card from Wawa courtesy of B&E Sportswear.

Katie is currently a student at Cardinal O’Hara High School.

She has earned all-Catholic honors in cross country and track, a class executive for student council and is a regular part of the theater program. You could see her running down the streets of Newtown Square, giving back in various charitable organizations around the community or performing on stage at a Cardinal O’Hara production.

Katie is also passionate about giving back to the community and has donated her time and effort toward many different charitable organizations run by or related to Cardinal O’Hara.

She has sorted and packaged food at Philabundance and delivered food to the homeless or children in need. She is a leader in the Community Service Corp at Cardinal O’Hara, leading many of these organizations and fundraising activities for various causes The event she takes the most pride in is the Danny Hammond Dance Marathon, a student-run fundraising initiative and 12-hour dance marathon that promotes, among other causes, childhood cancer awareness.

Katie with friends after winning Briarwood Invitational Cross Country Run

Everyone at Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors sends congratulations to Katie for this recognition, and thanks her for the many contributions she has made to the people in need around her community.

Spread the word! Any student living in Marple or Newtown Townships, or attending any school (public or private) within the borders of the Marple Newtown School District, can become the B&E Sportswear Student of the Month. See the directions below to submit a short student essay for consideration.

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Katie is a great example of what we should all strive for as members of this community. She is hardworking and focused, and takes every opportunity she can to help the people of Newtown Square.

Are You the Next B&E Sportswear Student of the Month?

Any student attending any school (public or private) within the borders of the MNSD, is eligible each month.

To be eligible to win a $100 Wawa Gift Card from B&E Sportswear, and be featured in Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, visit www.BandESportswear.com and submit your 200 word essay on why your Service, Academics and Athletics qualifies you as a Student of the Month.

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Expert Contributor

by Elyse Lovenworth Corporate Beverage Director of Paxos Restaurants/Firepoint Grill

Resolutions for a Better Beverage Year New Year’s Resolutions are all the rage this time of year, but often fall by the wayside come February 1st. How can you help guarantee that you stick to your resolutions? By making ones that you are sure to enjoy! Resolve to make 2019 a better beverage year with these tips for expanding your palate and learning about wines, cocktails, beers, and more.

1. Take a break. Make sure you take the time to relax after a busy holiday season. Since you’ll be kicking back this month, spend some of your post-holiday couch time watching a wine-based documentary, like “Sour Grapes” or “SOMM” on Netflix.

2. Try something new. If you are a fan of full-bodied reds, try a wine from Portugal’s Douro or Dao regions. They are excellent values and always delicious. If you are a white wine drinker, try a crisp and mineral driven white wine from Alsace.

If you prefer Chardonnay, try a white burgundy like Chablis or Pouilly Fuissé .

3. Try something old… again. Revisit something you think you don’t like. One bad experience can often sour a drinker on an entire category of spirit, but there are always different varieties to explore. For example, if you “don’t drink gin”, what kind of gin don’t you like? There are several different categories of gin, as with all spirits. If the typical London Dry like Beefeater and Tanqueray aren’t your preference, try a more citrusy American Dry like the local Bluecoat distilled in Philadelphia, or the “New Wave” Hendrick’s which is more floral and clean tasting since it is infused with rose petal and cucumber. Taste evolves, so give it another chance!

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4. Travel. Take a trip to a wine region or somewhere with lots of breweries. My favorite wine region to visit is the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Fly into Portland and drive out to McMinnville, the heart of Oregon’s wine country. There are also lots of excellent breweries nearby, like Levante in West Chester or Tired Hands in Ardmore. Whenever you are traveling to a new place, make sure to ask what the locals are drinking to get the inside scoop!

5. Host a Wine Tasting. Make a resolution to enjoy some of life’s most civilized and simple pleasures (eating and drinking in good company!) by sharing your newfound knowledge with friends and family. Ask your friendly local Sommelier or do some quick searching online for cool wines and pairings and quick tips on hosting a successful at-home wine tasting. A great resource is an article from VinePair.com called “How to Host the Perfect At-Home Wine Tasting”.

From wine pairings to cocktail crafting, you’re sure to learn a lot by following any of the above resolution ideas. Cheers to a boozy and delicious 2019!

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Early Schools in Newtown

History Spotlight Datestone of Chestnut Grove Seminary

by Doug Humes William Penn, like all visionaries, had particular ideas about how life was going to be in his colony. In 1682, he wrote the first “Frame of Government” which outlined his ideas. Article XII provided that “the Governor and provincial Council shall erect and order all public schools”. This was a new idea – there was no compulsory public education in the world at that time.

Most people could not read or write. Tavern signs had pictures of a “Black Swan” or a Spread Eagle or a painting of the King of Prussia, because travelers could not read.

A photo of the Farris Octagonal School taken in 1919

border. That school was replaced in 1870 by the Wyola School, still standing along Rt 252 on the Episcopal School campus. In 1859 another school was built on School Lane, the Chestnut Grove School (still extant – but now a home), and served until 1896 when replaced by the Red Brick School. This last school, built in 1896, was where Alice Grim attended and then taught at with her sister Myrtle. It also is still standing, caddycorner from Gentiles, though completely encased in 20th century plaster coating.

The Dunce Cap at Octagonal School

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Newtown Square Quaker school

SOME THINGS JUST GET BETTER WITH AGE: CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

Photos Courtesy of The Newtown Square Historical Society

Penn’s Quakers, who were the first to come here from England, took him at his word, and erected schools for their children, which they would then financially support. Over time, they allowed other children to attend, if their parents paid a fee.

But in an agrarian economy, jobs were plentiful on the farm and you did not need to read or write to earn a living as a farmhand, or to develop a trade that would give you employment. It was not until 1834 that Pennsylvania took a serious run at compulsory education, passing the Public School Law that required all counties, townships and boroughs to form school districts, build schools, hire teachers and educate all of their children.

The Newtown Square Quakers had a succession of early schools on their property. The 1815 school was an octagonal design, and served until replaced by a frame building, still extant as the caretakers house overlooking Rt 252. In 1842, another octagonal school was built on the south side of West Chester Pike – and exists to this day on the Dunwoody property.

Newtown had active mills in the northeast corner of the township, and the children that lived up and down the creek along Paper Mill road had to climb up St. Davids road every day to go to the school on Newtown Road close to the Easttown

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Business Profile

Tree Care Written by Craig Whitney Ryan Tree Care is a local company that offers various tree services to the people of Newtown Square. The business has expanded over the years to tree inspection and assessment, trimming, stump grinding and 24-hour emergency tree services.

Tim Ryan is the owner of Ryan Tree Care and has been a part of the community his whole life, growing up in Newtown Square and attending Marple Newtown school district until graduating in 2001. While attending Marple Newtown High School, Tim worked for Newtown Square Pizza making hoagies, and later working for NSA Beverage, owned by Pete Cristanti, who currently co-owns the Lamb Tavern and Casey’s and is a proud advertiser and previous business profile for this magazine.

Ryan Tree Care has been something Tim takes great pride in. The career began like many do, slowly and then all at once. Tim had graduated high school and began working for a tree company, something he enjoyed and was good at from the beginning.

The work can be long and strenuous, with many variables that his team has to work with, and what Tim enjoys the most about what he does is the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with a job done truly well.

“There’s nothing I like more in this career than the satisfaction of a job well done,” Tim explained. “I love when I go back at the end of a job, everything’s clean and the customer is happy.”

Ryan Tree Care owner, Tim Ryan, on the job with one of his tall tree truck s.

Everything being clean is something that Tim stressed. There is a common misconception, at least as Tim has noticed over time, that tree work is incredibly messy and there will be something left behind, either the stump, debris or torn soil. Ryan Tree Care takes extra pride in the idea that the property will be nicer after the job is done, left better than when they arrived.

For example, instead of removing the tree and leaving, Tim’s team will stay to grind the stump, get it to grade level, then add topsoil and seed. When his team has completed the project, the ground will look like it was never disturbed in any way.

The need for Tim’s services varies by person, based on the context of the situation and the type of tree.

“Many of the tree services we perform are for trees that are dying or decayed,” Tim explained.

A declining tree can include instances where the bark is falling off, the tree isn’t blooming the time of year that it should, or there could be a decline in foliage. In those cases, Tim’s team would use various tools and equipment to remove the tree safely and leave the yard better looking than when they arrived.

Another common instance of tree service is emergency tree repair. Treefall can be highly unpredictable, and Tim prides himself in being a 24-hour on-call service for storm damage or any fallen tree emergencies.

“Something special about the way we operate is we make sure to use the most state-of-the-art equipment,” Tim said. “We have cranes, chippers, bucket trucks, stump grinders, chip trucks, and we’re always looking to improve and update. And we wash our trucks every Friday, my obsessive nature wouldn’t allow my service to arrive with a dirty truck.”

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Tim was proud to consider his work ethic slightly obsessive, something he has had ever since he started working. When he isn’t at home with his wife Connie or his eight year-old daughter Ella, he is working or searching for something to work on.

This Christmas break, the trio will be going to Disney World for a well-earned vacation. Tim and Connie took Ella to Disney World when she was three, but they are very excited for her experience now that she is older.

When he does make time for vacation, Tim likes to go fishing on the bay along the Jersey Shore or spend time with his two French bulldogs, Bentley and April. Time off can be hard to find in his business. There isn’t a season where tree service isn’t possible, the winter can actually be ideal weather because the ground is so hard that the trucks won’t bring up any mud as they cross the backyard.

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Ryan Tree Care has been a staple of the Newtown Square community for many years, helping those in need and providing clean, thorough service to every client he works with. He also donates his time and resources to installing the flower baskets along 252 and West Chester Pike, and decorating the tree at St. Alban’s Circle.

Having grown up in the community and now raising his family here, Tim is very proud to give back to the town he was raised in and work for the people of Newtown Square.

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Expert Contributor

by Scott Magness Scott’s Fireplace Products

Debunking the Vent-Free

Gas Fireplace Myth

Vent-free appliances are similar to other space-heating and hearth products, with one exception – they don’t have a vent.

There is a large misconception when it comes to vent-free gas, but the truth is there are many valuable benefits to this type of heating.

Today, vent-free gas appliances include heaters, fireplaces, fireplace inserts, stoves, and log sets, and every year manufacturers introduce new designs and styles of vent-free products. Converting your wood-burning fireplace to a vent-free gas log set eliminates the hassle and mess of hauling in wood, disposing of ashes, lighting uncooperative kindling, tending the fire, and guarding against stray embers.

Additionally, installation costs of vent-free products are up to 60 percent less than the cost of installing vented heating appliances, as there is no need to cut through exterior walls or creating an expensive chimney or vent system. Any of the 62 million homes that are supplied with natural or propane gas can inexpensively have a professional install a vent-free heater, fireplace, stove or log set. A certified installer familiar with vent-free products and local building codes can help you choose the right-sized product for your home and install it properly within an hour.

The most common myth about vent-free gas heat is that they are unsafe. First, vent-free appliances feature an automatic safety shut-off device (Oxygen Detection System or ODS). The ODS

turns off the gas in case of a malfunction. Second, with 17 million units installed in the U.S. alone since 1980, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that it is not aware of any documented incident in the CPSC In-Depth Investigation (IDI) database of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning associated with an ODS-equipped vent-free gas heating product. Ventfree gas heaters, fireplaces, stoves and log sets meet all of the most relevant indoor air quality standards and guidelines and have an outstanding safety record.

In addition, in 1996 the Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance, members of GAMA, an Association of Appliance and Equipment Manufacturers, commissioned an independent research project to be conducted by the American Gas Association Research Division (AGAR). The researchers concluded that “vent-free gas heating products performed well within nationally recognized guidelines for indoor air quality. This research proves that vent-free gas heating products meet applicable emissions requirements even when used over extended time periods, among sensitive populations, and with units whose maximum heat output exceeds the requirements of the space.” This landmark research has been extensively peer-reviewed and has served as the basis for acceptance of vent-free gas products by national code groups and state regulatory agencies.

Vent-free gas heating has been proven time and again as a safe option, and for many people it is a cost-efficient and hassle-free alternative to other heating options.

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About Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors Stylists Michele Quinn & Brittany Naab of Blush Salon in Newtown Square are not only Expert Contributors of our magazine, they’re also our cover photo stylists who provide our featured residents with a courtesy hair and make-up session before their photo shoot.

When looking to improve your style, contact Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine’s stylists Michele Quinn and Brittany Naab at Blush Salon 610-325-3266.

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Tell me about it

Compiled from…

…resident submissions by Craig Whitney

Mr. and Mrs. Newtown Square had two sons.

One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble.

One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek.

Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one hundred.

Mind Your Own Business began looking for his brother behind garbage cans and bushes.

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Then he started looking in and under cars until a policeman approached him and asked, “What are you doing?”

“Playing a game,” the boy replied.

“What is your name?” the officer questioned.

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We are fully licensed and insured to provide service, repair and installation for all of your residential and light commercial heating and cooling needs.

“Mind Your Own Business.” Furious the policeman inquired, “Are you looking for trouble?!”

The boy replied, “Why, yes I am, how did you know.”

Send us your short, clean “Tell Me About It” moment, maybe your real life humor will be the February “Tell Me About It” feature of the month.

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From The Air Answer (p. 8): The gazebo at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Marple Twp., also known as Broomall Rotary Field, where a kid’s sized mountain offers tons of fun.

Expert Contributor

by Michele Quinn & Brittany Naab Blush Salon/The Studio By Blush Salon

The Importance of the Brow

experience. The effects last up to 12 - 18 months, after which the pigment fades leaving your skin and your natural eyebrows exactly as they were. You can continue to get this done every year to maintain your eyebrow shape.

Eyebrows are one of a person’s most prominent facial features and have many functions they perform. They help accentuate the eyes, shape the face, and play a powerful role in communication. Beautifully groomed eyebrows are a lesser known anti-aging secret.

Microblading is perfect for those who want to fully reconstruct, define, cover gaps, or fill in over-plucked brows. Call our salon to set up an appointment with our brow specialist, Kelly, to finally get those perfect brows you’ve always wanted!

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Eyebrows are one of the first things people notice when they look at you. Properly shaped brows give a lift to your face, making your eyes appear larger and more youthful. The right eyebrow shape can frame and flatter the eyes. The wrong one can make you look aged, tired, or angry.

However, there is no one “right” eyebrow shape. Everyone is different, but you can establish the right eyebrow shape for YOU by examining your face, bone structure, and eye shape. Eyebrows have the power to completely change the look of the face such as making small eyes appear larger or accentuating eyes that are far apart.

While you can’t change your face shape, you can modify your brows, which in effect will alter how your face shape appears.

Current brow trends might play a role in the thickness of your brow. In the 90s thin was in! Now we know that was one big beauty mistake! Natural and bold eyebrows may be the biggest beauty trend of the moment. If you’re guilty of over-plucking your eyebrows, there’s a good chance you’re still paying the price today. Whether you have over-tweezed or have sparse and uneven eyebrows, there’s a technique that will whip them back in shape. Microblading!

This process can take thin, sparse brows and give them fullness and shape. Microblading is a semi-permanent makeup process in which the pigment is implanted in the upper layers of your skin with a hand-held tool. Drawing hair-like strokes with the tool will mimic the natural hairs in your brow to create the desired fullness and shape for your eyebrows. There is also a numbing cream to help with any discomfort during your Bringing People Together in Print & Online @ www.NewtownSquareMag.com

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Our Community

Why I Love

Newtown Square

By Leonard B. Altieri, III, Esq.

First and foremost, return on investment! Newtown Township continues to have the lowest tax rate of any municipality in the County with a full time police force. Additionally, the Marple Newtown School District consistently performs well above the Commonwealth average on state exams in English & Language Arts; Math, and, Science. Even with that success, the average tax increase for the School District over the past five (5) years has only been .90%!

Another reason why I love Newtown Square, community.

Newtown Square has always been and will remain to be, the best place to raise a family and grow old. Sure, we have the traditional organizations for children as any other municipality, such as the Newtown-Edgmont Little League, the Newtown Square Petticoat League, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. As well as service orientated organizations; the Rotary Club of Newtown Square, Newtown Square Railroad Museum and Newtown Square Historical Society, to name a few.

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But we also have the Newtown Square Business and Professional Association, an organization that is still dominated by local small businesses who line West Chester Pike, Saint Alban’s Circle and elsewhere in our community. In Newtown Square we have everyday residents who give back to their community on a daily basis. To use just one example, a group of citizens created “Newtown Square in Bloom, a few years back, it is this organization that is responsible for having the hanging flower baskets line West Chester Pike in the spring and summer.

Even with the controlled growth the Township has experienced, Newtown Township has not lost its touch, or feel as a small, interwoven community. Yes, traffic has increased, but so has the number of individuals who continue to volunteer to coach our youth, serve our community on Township Boards/Commissions and look out for our neighbors.

For these reasons and more, that is why I love Newtown Square!

Leonard B. Altieri, III, Esquire is a former member of the Newtown Township Planning Commission, and since 2013, a member of the Marple Newtown School Board. He is currently in his fourth (4th) year as Chairman of the School Board Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Committee. Leonard graduated from Marple Newtown High School in 2008; West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2012; and the Drexel University, Thomas R. Kline School of Law in 2016. Leonard works at the firm Toscani & Gillin, P.C., in Media, and is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.

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s t n e v e f o r a d n e l a C y r Janua Wednesdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Wednesday, January 16

Pajama Time

Little Chefs: International Foods

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@Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media

Pajamas and slippers are optional but having fun is not! Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to a lively story time featuring books, songs, dancing, and games.

Bring your imagination as we immerse ourselves into fun and exciting stories! Pajama Time lasts for about 30 minutes and is followed by a craft or activity.

Travel the world with our international cooking series as we prepare cuisine from different countries! Get your passport stamped at each class as we make and taste foreign fare. This class is best suited to kids 3-6, but all ages are welcome.

Time: 6:30pm Cost: Free

Time: 10 - 11:30am Cost: $20

Saturday, January 19

Saturday & Sunday, January 12 & 13

Maggiano’s Kid's Cooking Class

Masquerade on the Moshulu @Moshulu 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia Join us for an evening of music, libations and cuisine aboard the Moshulu for live jazz, 2 hour open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Bring your masquerade mask and dance the night away. The open bar and hors d’oeuvres are from 9 to 11pm, with a cash bar afterwards. The band will perform until 12am.

Time: 9pm - 12am Cost: $65

@Maggiano’s Little Italy 205 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia Children ages 5 -10 are welcome. The “New Chefs” will have fun creating a traditional Italian dish. Before they start on their masterpieces they will be able to decorate their own chef hats. Once done, the little chefs will be able to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch buffet! We will be making Lasagna!

Time: 9 - 11am Cost: $25/kids, $15/Adults (If joining the buffet)

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Wednesday, January 23 (Snow date Jan. 30)

Daily until Sunday, January 13

How to Run for Office: Toss Your Hat in the Ring

The Wizard of Oz at the Media Theater @104 E State St, Media

Women in Business: Friends of the Delaware County Women’s Commission @Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 1001 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9LL, Springfield The Delaware County Women’s Commission is hosting a lunch and networking opportunity with other women professionals from across the county.

Time: 12 - 1pm Cost: $25

Saturday, January 26 - Sunday, February 3

The Academy of Notre Dame 46th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale @Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova The Academy of Notre Dame is hosting a fine art show and sale. The exhibition will contain almost 100 works of art. This year’s featured artists, Shawn Faust, is recognized as one of the premier equine artists in America.

Time: 12 - 4pm Cost: Free

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See the timeless tale come to life with all of the beloved characters in need of brains, heart, and courage. The two-act broadway musical will feature professional performers and a live orchestra.

Featured speaker is Peter Wulfhorst, Community Development Educator, Penn State Extension.

Time: 2pm, 3pm and 7pm (various showtimes) Cost: $34 - $60

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Wednesday, January 23

Philadelphia Job Fair by JobFairX

Monday, January 14 @Marple Sports Arena, 611 Parkway Dr, Broomall

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The high-demand 2019 summer camp at Marple Sports Arena will host their Open House.

Check out the facility, meet the administrators and counselors, and have fun! Everyone that comes to the open house is welcome to a discount for the camp.

Whether you are a seasoned executive-level professional, just beginning your career, or anywhere in between, our events can connect you with many valuable employer contacts in a short three hours.

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Thursday, January 24

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Real Estate

Homes Recently Sold In Newtown Township Address Listed Price Acres Bedrooms

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5 Sleepy Hollow Lane . . . . $699,000 . . . . 1.22 . . . . 4 . . . . . 3 . . . . 3 . . . 4,368 4 Woodhill Road . . . . . . . $296,000 . . . . 0.38 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 0 . . . . . .

4 Martins Circle . . . . . . . .$645,000 . . . . 0.73 . . . . 4 . . . . . 3 . . . . 2 . . . 3,074 8 Harrison Drive . . . . . . . $1,238,000 . . .

1.5 . . . . .5 . . . . . 3 . . . . 1 . . . 5,122

3807 Baldwin Lane . . . . . $1,002,000 . . .

0.4 . . . . .3 . . . . . 4 . . . . 1 . . . 5,089

113 Boot Road . . . . . . . . $700,000 . . . . 1.09 . . . . 3 . . . . . 2 . . . . 0 . . . 2,700 147 W Kenilworth Circle . . .$165,000 . . . . .0 . . . . . 2 . . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . 1,350

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205 E Chelsea Circle . . . . . $217,570 . . . . .0 . . . . . 2 . . . . . 2 . . . . 0 . . . 1,450 8 Woodhill Road . . . . . . . $290,000 . . . . 0.36 . . . . 4 . . . . . 1 . . . . 0 . . . 1,232 218 Cornerstone Drive . . . .$390,000 . . . . 0.04 . . . . 2 . . . . . 2 . . . . 0 . . . . . .

15 Devon Drive . . . . . . . .$290,000 . . . . 0.28 . . . . 4 . . . . . 1 . . . . 0 . . . 1,188 3574 Muirwood Drive . . . . $420,000 . . . . 0.07 . . . . 3 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 2,080 3652 Waynesfield Drive . . . $375,000 . . . . 1.15 . . . . 5 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 2,908 436 Cornerstone Drive . . . .$545,000 . . . . 0.05 . . . . 2 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 2,004 3739 Rosemont Pass . . . . .$750,000 . . . . 0.17 . . . . 3 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 4,625

Contact Bob Blaisse at 610-453-5536 to nominate your real estate professional.

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Bringing People Together

Bringing People Together

by Bob Blaisse Publisher

Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors

We’re Becoming Known for Hometown Pride and Loyalty!

2018 was a great year for Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors.

We launched a partnership with business leaders who make it possible for us to have a hometown monthly magazine in print, and online at www.NewtownSquareMag.com. And that partnership is working because of hometown pride and loyalty now being traded between local businesses and residents of Newtown Township.

Since launching, readers of Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors have told me how much they enjoy reading their local hometown magazine. And our business leaders, whose sponsorship of Newtown Square can be seen on the pages of your magazine, have told me how readers are rewarding their effort to bring Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine to our community.

Our sponsors are known for doing business the right way in our community. I also thank these business leaders for choosing to use their limited marketing budgets to sponsor the residents of Newtown Township. With hometown pride in mind in this new year, consider rewarding that loyalty of our advertising sponsors, with your loyalty, in gratitude for the commitment our sponsors have made to Newtown Township residents in 2019.

I’m also proud to welcome a new world class sponsor and Expert Contributor to Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, Lou Marvil, owner of Level Up Black Belt Academy in Newtown Square. Lou Marvil is a Karate Grand Master and former World Champion who has been teaching Karate for over 30 years.

Lou instructs adults and children in self-defense while teaching character skills, goal setting, and to understand that with confidence, nothing is impossible. And Lou does that for our youth right here in our hometown of Newtown Square!

This year, consider rewarding the loyalty of our Newtown Square sponsors who make your magazine possible, with a commitment to “Shop Local” and whenever possible, to favor our advertising sponsors for bringing people together by bringing Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine to you each month.

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Publisher, Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors

On the subject of sponsors and hometown pride, this month we welcome several new sponsors of Newtown Square. They include D&K Appliances, which has earned the respect and loyalty of generations of Newtown Square families. D&K’s trusted service and best pricing for home appliances, fixtures and electronics, is legendary in Newtown Square since being founded in our hometown in 1954!

We also welcome Great Clips of Newtown Square. Great Clips (next to Casey’s), which is not only known for great haircuts at the best prices in town, is also known for their great loyalty to Newtown Square’s social and non-profit organizations, and for always giving a discount to our hometown veterans, police, firefighters and teachers. Who does that? Great Clips of Newtown Square does that! www.NewtownSquareMag.com

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