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2018 December

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Dear Friends & Neighbors, PUBLICATION TEAM PUBLISHER: Bob Blaisse CONTENT COORDINATORS: Craig and Olivia Whitney DESIGNER: Kim Cesati MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER: Dan Hall COVER PHOTO STYLISTS: Blush Salon, Michele Quinn & Brittany Naab CONTRIBUTORS: Bob Blaisse, Craig Whitney, Doug Humes, Ed Partridge, Chris Stack, Lou Matteo, Len Sciulli and Dr. Heather Sefried, DC ADVERTISING Contact Publisher: Bob Blaisse, 610-453-5536 Email: bblaisse@BestVersionMedia.com COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS Have Feedback? We would be happy to hear from you. Please contact Olivia & Craig Whitney at cwhitney@ bestversionmedia.com for information on how to submit ideas, articles, updates, reminders, events, high resolution photos and more. We will do our best to include as much community information as we can without space limitations.

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2018 December

Bringing People Together

The Durkee Family:

What a Wonderful Time of Year the Holiday Season is, with family, friends and neighbors Bringing People Together. December holidays do that for us. To our Jewish friends and neighbors, “Hanukkah Sameach!” (Happy Hanukkah). And to our friends and neighbors who will celebrate the birth of Christ, a Very Merry Christmas to all. And to all our Newtown Township friends and neighbors, my wish for 2019 is a Very Happy New Year.

A major Christmas gift has come early for us. And I can’t take credit for it because it comes to us from the Business Leaders who are the sponsors of Newtown Township residents.

They’ve doubled down on their investment in Newtown Square hometown pride, which has now allowed our magazine to the next level in time for the new year.

Newtown Square’s only monthly magazine: Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, can now also be read online at: www.NewtownSquareMag.com. How wonderful is that! Tell your friends, especially friends and family who once lived in Newtown Square but have moved away, that they can now keep up on local happenings by reading our hometown magazine online now thanks to our sponsoring advertisers who really value Newtown Square.

On behalf of my wife Jean, our family, our magazine staff, contributors and advertising sponsors who bring Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine to your door each month, and now online, we wish you the Happiest of Holidays this month. I invite you to open your Christmas gift from our sponsors at www.NewtownSquareMag.com.

Please try to reach out to one of your sponsors who bring your community magazine to you. Thank them for their investment in Newtown Square, and whenever possible, try to always Shop Local.

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The Durkee Family, Celebrating Christmas at Their Home in Newtown Square

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Dear Residents, What an issue we have in store for you this month! With the sweet and savory tastes of Thanksgiving still on our tongues, we are thrown full force into the holiday season. We feel it truly is the “most wonderful time of the year!”

We loved speaking to the Durkee Family on the cover and hearing about their family holiday traditions! We also have the most incredible news. We spoke to SANTA HIMSELF! He gave us the dish on his traditions and his life with the elves, as well as some of his favorite Christmas memories. Be sure to check out that article.

We would like to remind everyone that, as a community, it is important to shop local and support the businesses around us this holiday season. When you’re meeting your friend for a holiday brunch, maybe try a new local spot instead of the classic chain coffee shop. Check out the deals at the small retail stores for gifts before going online. For some businesses, this time of year is the reason they are able to stay afloat the next eleven months.

There are a lot of great community articles, we hope you enjoy all of our hard work putting this together for you! Also, we love hearing from our readers! If you have a story to share with us, a person or family to highlight, a business to praise, or an event to showcase, make sure you send us an email or give us a call!

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The Durkee Family:

Proud and Grateful Newtown Square Family Caroline and Steve Durkee may have grown up in entirely different places, but both have found that the Newtown Square community has been the opportunity they were always destined for. The close neighborhoods, beautiful wooded scenery, and the tight-knit church community have all been important parts of their life the past 20 years in Newtown Square.

by Craig Whitney Photography by Dan Hall

Caroline and Steve first met at a wedding, surrounded by mutual friends at a venue in New Jersey. Though the two would end up meeting later that night, the origin was actually years in the making.

Steve grew up in Illinois, then went to the University of Central Florida to get a degree in finance. After working several jobs out of school, Steve decided he wanted to try to explore the priesthood at a seminary in Philadelphia. After deciding the priesthood was not his path, he was able to move in with his brother, who had recently moved to King of Prussia.

He began teaching theology at St. John Newman’s in Philadelphia at this time, and though the priesthood wasn’t his path, the time at the seminary would end up being instrumental in the new path he was already headed down.

Caroline grew up in Buffalo, New York. She recalled the brutal winters and the snow-packed roads, but did not spend her whole childhood there. Her father was transferred in his job to West Chester, and that is where Caroline would spend many of her formative years. After graduating high school, she attended West Chester University and worked as an accountant for a pharmaceutical firm. She spent years working in West Chester, until receiving an invitation to the wedding between two of her close friends. The groom, as fate would Continued on page 6

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in her mother’s footsteps at West Chester University. She has always been a hard worker in school, very accomplished and recognized for her accomplishments. She achieved top scores in math freshman year of high school, winning an additional scholarship at the private school she was attending.

Caroline was happy to elaborate pridefully on all of Hannah’s acomplishments. Finishing 23rd of 291 students at Archbishop John Caroll High School, Hannah was awarded induction into the National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.

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have it, had also spent time at the seminary before deciding he did not want to be a priest.

Caroline was invited as friends of both the groom and bride, and Steve was invited after forming a close friendship with the groom while they both attended the same seminary together.

As a coincidence, or strategic maneuver according to Caroline, all of the single people were placed in one table at the wedding.

Caroline and Steve connected immediately and the singles table would end up being a very successful strategy for at least one pair of singles at the table.

Life finds a way of picking up speed once a path is chosen, and that is exactly what happened for Steve and Caroline. Caroline continued working as an accountant, and Steve began working for himself as a power washer.

“I love that he gets to work for himself,” Caroline said with a smile in her voice. “It has kept food on the table for the past 20 years so no complaints here.”

In addition to working for himself, Steve is also a published author and an active member of multiple groups at St. Anastasia parish. He was a CCD teacher and has lead groups around the church at various times.

Dave was born at the end of their first year of marriage and has always been the laid-back element of the family. He is currently 23, a senior at Temple University. He works at Temple Hospital, and is excited to start a career after graduation in the field of management information systems (MIS).

Daniel was born two years later, and has always been incredibly motivated. From a young age, he has had a self-starter mentality and an impressive work ethic. He is currently 21, at the stage in his life where he is making the first step in his career and wants to make a wise and well-considered decision.

“He lives the life of an entrepreneur,” Caroline explained in admiration. “He is not afraid to take the time and effort needed to find what he loves in life and make a business out of it.”

Hannah is currently 19, a freshman in college, and followed

The Durkees have spent the past 20 years in Newtown Square, living in a community known as The Avenues of Newtown Square. The community has fit their style over the years: quiet, peaceful, close, and committed to helping each other. On a snowy day, the neighbors will come over and shovel your driveway if you’re away. There is a Christmas exchange between all of the neighbors that everyone is incredibly fond of.

It can be entertaining and heartwarming to look back at all of the steps in a lifetime, all of the choices a person makes and all of the plans they make for themselves and their future. Some come true, others don’t, and others still are replaced with something better than could be imagined.

Caroline and Steve have come from entirely different parts of the country, had careers and big plans that have changed along the way. Looking around at the life her family has now, Caroline is clearly incredibly grateful.

“It’s a blessing from God that we live here,” Caroline proudly doted. “We weren’t looking for a place in this town, but I am so thankful my kids got the opportunity to go to St. Anastasia School, the school community and the neighborhood community have been such a wonderful experience.”

With snow falling outside of the window, neighbors coming to the door with gifts to exchange, and a happy family all contained in one beautiful home, it can be surprising how perfectly the different pieces of a life can fall into place.

“This is where we’re meant to be,” Caroline added softly.

After 20 years in Newtown Square, the Durkees are very happy and thankful to live in Newtown Square and look forward to the many years ahead.

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Expert Contributor

by Len Sciulli Len Sciulli & Sons

How To Save Money This Winter Heat pumps need maintenance twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, so they will perform optimally during the periods of greatest use.

Beyond saving money, annual service is a safety issue for combustion heating systems. Don’t risk your family’s safety or waste your money.

Upgrade Your Heating System If your system is older than 20 years, it’s time to consider replacing it. Replacing the unit with a higher efficiency unit will improve your comfort and reduce your heating costs. You may even be able to qualify for an energy tax credit!

Here are a few simple steps you can take to cut your heating bill down to size.

Bundle Up & Lower Your Thermostat

Almost all of these are easy and inexpensive measures that you can take to lower your energy consumption (which is great for the environment) as well as your heating bills. Have a happy, healthy & safe winter!

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It is nice to wander around the house in shorts and a t-shirt, but you will pay more for it in the winter. By wearing a sweater or sweatshirt, you might find yourself just as comfortable. Even a slight downward adjustment of the thermostat in the winter has a big impact on utilities.

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Use Programmable Thermostats Using a programmable setback thermostat will help to avoid forgetting after changing the thermostat. Plus, you can program the thermostat to restore the temperature just before you get out of bed and just before you get home.

Lower Temperatures More Overnight & When You’re Out Overnight, add an extra blanket and set the temperature back a couple of degrees to save more money. Of course, set the temperature back when no one’s home.

Seal Air Leaks Walk around the outside of your home and look for plumbing and electrical penetrations through the walls. If any are not well-caulked, add extra sealant. Don’t forget to weather-strip and/or caulk doors and windows.

Reduce Fireplace Heat Loss If you have a fireplace that is not in use, you should seal the flue. Even closed, fireplace flues are the source of a lot of air leaks. If the fireplace is used, add custom fitted tempered glass doors and seal the edges.

Tune Up Your Heating System Combustion furnaces and boilers require annual maintenance to operate at peak efficiency. Burners, for example, fall out of adjustment over the course of a heating season, wasting fuel.

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Where Is it?

Can You Spot it From the Air? Hint:

This time of year, this spot in either Marple or Newtown, “de-lights” in day, and brings joy at night.

The answer can be found on page 21.

Photo courtesy of FAA certified drone pilot, Chris Stack.

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his year, Hanukkah is celebrated Sunday, December 2 through Monday, December 10. Since the Festival of Lights begins a bit earlier this year, it is a good time to start thinking about gifts for family, friends and loved ones. Keep reading for eight fun and affordable Hanukkah gifts that everyone on your list will enjoy.

Evil Eye Jewelry The evil eye is said to protect against misfor-

Gelt Gelt, or chocolate coins, are a traditional

There is no better gift than the gift of time or resources to a charity that serves those less fortunate. Consider supporting a charity in your area in the name of your gift recipient. Even better, set aside a few hours of your time to participate with the charity: serve food, assemble care packages or collect food/clothing items from friends and neighbors. This is a good way to teach children the value of giving back.

Hanukkah gift. Usually gifted to children, these gold-foil-wrapped chocolate coins don’t have much to do with either chocolate or children.

They are meant to symbolize tips that would have been given to traders or traveling workers.

tune and injury. For the jewelry lover, consider an evil eye ring, necklace, bracelet or keychain.

Donate to Charity

Cooking Utensils Games For the foodie in your life, why not gift them Gift the whole family a puzzle, card game with things that will help them to create the perfect Hanukkah dinner? A stainless steel latke server, a ceramic dish in which to bake noodle kugel or maybe even an embroidered kitchen towel or pretty cloth napkins.

or board game. What better way to spend a family night at home than gathered around a fun game?

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Candle As the Menorah burns and illuminates the

home, consider adding one more special candle. Something that smells of spices, fruit or flowers will be appropriate to burn throughout Hanukkah and the new year.

DIY Gift

Everyone loves something homemade. Head to your favorite idea pinning board and get creative! A neighbor would love to receive a handmade eucalyptus leaf wreath in the shape of the Star of David. More of a painter? You could paint and fire a pie plate. Then, you could use that plate to bring over a freshly baked pie. You’ll be the neighborhood favorite!

Fancy Olive Oil A traditional gift perfect for a family elder, an

heirloom or infused olive oil is a nod to the important role oil plays in the story of Hanukkah. It’s a symbolic gift that the recipient can use time and time again.

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Grandma’s Christmas Gingersnaps

By Madison Farkas These lightly spiced cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy, and they always remind me of my grandmother, who made them every year. In the unlikely event that you end up with extras, they freeze well.

Ingredients

Directions

• ½ cup margarine • 2 cups sugar • 2 eggs • ½ cup molasses • 4 cups flour • 2 tsp cinnamon • 2 tsp ground ginger • 2 tsp ground cloves • 2 tsp baking soda • 1 tsp salt • ¼ cup sugar, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Cream margarine, sugar and eggs together, then stir in molasses.

3. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring only until combined.

Do not over-mix.

5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat them in the extra sugar by rolling them in a small bowl. Add more sugar to the bowl as needed.

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Rebecca Kennedy:

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

Rebecca Kennedy has been chosen by B&E Sportswear as our Student of the Month. She has been a shining example of leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm. As part of the recognition, Rebecca will be awarded a $100 gift card from Wawa courtesy of B&E Sportswear.

Rebecca is currently in 8th grade at St. Anastasia School, having attended for 9 years, and was elected vice president of the student body for her final year. As a member of the student council, she has done many service projects for the community, such as raking leaves for those who are unable, giving cookies to first responders, and delivering flowers from the church to those who cannot leave their homes.

In addition to her acts of service, Rebecca also pursues the arts at St. Anastasia. Rebecca has been a part of Reading Olympics since fourth grade, and has pursued singing and acting since joining the handbells choir in third grade and vocal choir in fourth. She has been in multiple plays, most recently as the lead role in a play.

“It is quite an honor to know someone thought enough of me to submit my name for this award.”

Everyone at Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors sends congratulations to Rebecca for this recognition, and wish her good luck as she represents her class in the final year at St. Anastasia.

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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“Saint Anastasia continues to be a huge support of the arts in my life,” Rebecca said. “The Saint Anastasia teachers and my friends encourage me to write and pursue my dreams.”

Something that has remained consistent in Rebecca’s time at St. Anastasia’s is her excitement to explore new things. Not everything will become a personal passion like her time in the theater, but everything is a test of ambition and determination in which she has consistently excelled.

“Thank you for contacting my family about my nomination for B&E Sportswear Student of the Month, and thank you for offering this opportunity to our community,” Rebecca exclaimed.

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

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Expert Contributor

by Dr. Heather Sefried The Joint Chiropractic - Newtown Square

Treat Your Body Right and Get Rid of Inflammation Are you tired, fatigued or lethargic? Are you having issues with weight gain or low metabolism? Do you have pain in your joints all the time? Do you experience indigestion, constipation or irritable bowel syndrome? If so, you could have an inflammatory disease. Inflammatory diseases include allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s Disease, and even fibromyalgia.

Inflammation in itself is not harmful. Your body is very smart and sometimes it will create a layer of inflammation to protect you from further damage. It will also remove harmful debris like irritants and pathogens so the healing process can begin.

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protect it from further damage, namely a fracture. So, in this case, an inflamed ankle is a good thing. Where inflammation becomes a problem is when it stays in there and then becomes chronic.

Most people do not find out that they have chronic inflammation until they’re diagnosed with it. However, you don’t have to wait until you’ve been diagnosed with this illness to treat the condition. Treat your body right with some lifestyle changes to fight off this ugly disease and start with regular chiropractic care! Studies have shown that adjustments help reduce the production of two inflammatory cytokines, which can reduce inflammation throughout your body.

As chiropractors, one of the focuses on overall health and well-being is reducing stress and inflammation in the body.

When you have a misalignment of the spine, caused by toxins, trauma or stress, they can hinder the optimal function of the nervous system. When that nervous system function is disrupted, health issues can arise. Chiropractors use gentle adjustments to the spine to remove these misalignments.

Therefore, improving the symptoms of fibromyalgia, pain, fatigue, and quality of sleep.

In addition to chiropractic care, a balanced diet and regular exercise is very important to the natural treatment of inflammation. Remove the foods that are known to cause inflammation, like sugar, dairy, and simple carbohydrates. There are also anti-inflammatory foods available such as colorful veggies, nuts, ginger, rosemary and seeds. In addition, supplements such as probiotics, turmeric, and fish oil are known to help fight inflammation.

With some simple lifestyle changes and routine chiropractic care, you might just be on your way to feeling better soon!

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History Spotlight

Christmas in Newtown, 1777

Springfield Friends Meeting – period sketch

by Doug Humes There were no silent nights in Newtown in December of 1777.

The British army had marched through during the fall, fighting a series of battles, and now occupied the American capital of Philadelphia. 17,000 soldiers had to eat, and so they sent raiding parties out into the country on a regular basis. Washington and his troops were then camped at Valley Forge, but he had various spies as his eyes and ears in the countryside, including Major John Clark, who had requisitioned a Quaker farmhouse on Goshen Road in Newtown Square [still there!] as his base of operations.

Major Clark outpost house on Goshen Road

Major Clark outpost house – fireplace

Clark wrote on 12-21 to Washington: “A spy from the city… confirms the account of the enemy’s intentions to plunder.

They intend to visit Derby, Marple and Springfield townships this week.” On the next day he wrote, “At 8 this morning, about 20 dragoons of the enemy came up to Fox Chase [still in exis-

Fox Chase Inn

Photos Courtesy of The Newtown Square Historical Society

tence on West Chester Pike] to give the alarm, and then took the route to Derby [Marple road to Darby road and then back to the city].” On Christmas Day, “our troops have retired to Springfield Meeting house and are endeavoring to get some refreshments. The wretched situation of the troops here is much to be lamented, no provisions for them, ill clothed, many of them no shoes, and they are scattered in sixes and sevens all about the neighborhood.” Soldiers of both sides were showing up at homes in the vicinity, staying in them, and eating the food found at each farm, and at times carting it off together with the livestock.

The local inhabitants were mostly Quakers, opposed to war, and willing to sell their goods for hard money, which the British had and the Americans did not. Better to sell their crops and livestock then simply have them stolen by both armies. But the Continental Congress had announced, in an article published in the Pennsylvania Packet on Christmas Eve, that any person who was found to have supplied the enemy with supplies would be treated as a traitor, tried by military court-martial, and sentenced to death. A Newtown farmer had to weigh the consequences of his decisions.

Christmas in Newtown was not a merry one that year.

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Business Profile

The Porch at the Lamb Tavern: Historic Dining Made Modern Written by Craig Whitney The Porch at the Lamb Tavern has been a staple of our community for nearly 300 years and continues to adapt and improve with people around it. The current partners of The Porch have made modern renovations in style and service to this historic restaurant. It is clear from the moment someone walks in that each person working at The Porch, from the server to the head chef to the owners, have a passion for service.

The current ownership began in 1999, when Steve Graham purchased the location with a vision to the future. John Whalin has been a partner for over 30 years and continued with Steve.

After their third partner, unfortunately, passed away two years later, Pete Crisanti joined as the third partner in 2001.

With Steve’s dynamic vision for the future of the restaurant and John’s decades of experience with the history of the restaurant, The Lamb Tavern was set for an aggressive, but appropriate, step into the modern age of the service industry.

Pete brought the important element of control and administration to the project as major renovations began.

The three partners have a rich combined history in our community. In addition to John Whalin’s experience working at The Lamb Tavern for so many years, Pete Crisanti has run businesses in this area for just as long. Pete’s father owned a meat market here for years, and after working for his father for years, Pete opened a beer distributor and operated that business for 20 years. By the time Pete was approached by Steve in 2001, Pete had a very proud working history with his community.

The Porch at the Lamb Tavern

“I have never left this town in my three careers,” Pete said with pride.

Pete was friends with Steve Graham long before 2001, and when he was approached about the idea of partner-ownership of The Lamb Tavern, Pete was eager to try something new that was still in his hometown.

Steve had a vision for The Lamb Tavern and was very excited to make it a reality. With Pete’s help and John’s experience, The Lamb Tavern would soon become The Porch at the Lamb Tavern.

The Lamb Tavern was an exclusive fine dining establishment before renovations. The waiters wore tuxedoes, the menu consisted of items like prime rib and lobster and only an

Comfortable spaces for family & friends

exclusive number of people could afford to eat there. Steve wanted to get away from this mindset and create a more inclusive environment that the entire community could be a part of.

An old newspaper paper reproduction of a photograph of the historic Lamb Tavern, shows people posing on the covered porch of the three-story building. The Lamb was first licensed in 1808, and was known as the Three Tuns. Its name was changed to The Lamb in 1835. Photo courtesy of The Philadelphia Free Library.

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The Lamb Tavern became The Porch at the Lamb Tavern, an inclusive and inviting atmosphere while still retaining a sense of sophistication a cut above casual dining.

“With some time and vision, we made a 300-year old building more contemporary, more of a country club atmosphere,” Pete explained.

Steve has always loved to renovate and improve, which has coincided nicely with the natural changes to the community around them. The historic restaurant set in its own history was rapidly becoming a sleek and modern alternative for everyday residents of our community. For Peter, John, and Steve, The Porch was becoming more and more of a joy to work in.

“We are all alike, we have no hobbies except for our passion for our work,” Pete said of his partners and himself. “It makes it fun going to work every day knowing we have a positive environment to work in.”

Family is an important part of the workplace environment of The Porch. Not only have the children of the partners worked with the company at some point, but some of the employees of The Porch have worked for decades.

“We try to treat everyone like family,” Pete said. “We are a part of their lives and we want to make sure they are prospering when we prosper.”

Pete’s son Andrew has worked for The Porch for years, even while attending Drexel University for business and legal studies.

While we spoke to Pete, Andrew joined the conversation with a special message.

“We are thankful for such a great community as a support base around our business,” Andrew explained. “It is always great seeing familiar faces at our establishment. We have a great regular crowd and usual business, it’s nice to have customers and guests that have a place to go to whenever they need a bite to eat or something to drink. Our community is a part of what makes our place special.”

The Porch at The Lamb Tavern is now a modern bar and restaurant, with hints of luxury and the warmth of casual dining.

There are also several halls for event catering, the largest able to sit over 200 guests. The more time Pete, John and Steve spend with the historic restaurant, the more it has grown and changed with the people around it.

“I really like what I’m doing,” Pete said. “I enjoy the business and the people that I work with. I feel like I could work as long as I can.”

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Newtown Square Local Stars

Craig & Olivia Whitney: Our Content Coordinators

by Bob Blaisse Craig & Olivia Whitney are a young, married, talented couple who are passionate about serving our community and getting to know our readers. Craig Whitney is our journalist, copywriter and proofreader who writes many of our monthly features. Craig’s wife Olivia handles the coordination of everything that goes into each new edition of Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine each month.

Olivia and Craig love working with our Expert Contributors and content partners from the Marple Newtown Community.

Craig and Olivia make great music together, and not just by delivering an interesting magazine for us every month, they really do make great music together, as a musical duo with nearly 20K subscribers to their YouTube channel. Check out “Craig & Olivia” at www.youtube.com/c/craigolivia.

For any content ideas and submissions for your hometown magazine, contact Craig and Olivia at: cwhitney@bestversionmedia.com.

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Expert Contributor

by Lou Matteo Edgemont Automotive

To Live and Drive in The Salt Belt Now that the cold has arrived, it is time to prepare for the winter ahead. Preparing your vehicle is just as important as preparing your house.

Preparing your vehicle today is much easier than it was years ago. With today’s advanced fluids, changing your antifreeze is no longer needed before the first cold snap. The key is to make sure all your maintenance is caught up. If the fluids have been changed or checked at the scheduled mileage, then just be certain that they are full, and you may want to have a little extra washer fluid on hand, salted roads can make a mess of your windshield. Fall and early winter is a perfect time to change wiper blades.

Have your battery and charging system checked. Batteries hate extreme temperature changes. Perform a visual inspection as well as a load test before winter and again before summer. Wet vent caps and corroded terminals are signs of acid leakage and potential problems. Up to 5 years of reliable service is about the best you can expect from a quality battery.

Have your tires checked! Tire pressure is a great start, but overall tire condition is critical. Safety inspection requires a minimum of 2/32 of an inch of tread to pass, but in winter weather, that is not enough space to clear slush from under the tire so it contacts the road as designed. 3/32 4/32 of an inch is the ideal tread for winter months. Look at the sidewalls; if you see cracks, let a professional check the tires, sidewall damage can be a safety issue.

The brine and salt used to clear our roads are hazardous to the underside of our vehicles. To help prevent rust and rot it is best to have the underside of your vehicle rinsed down with at least a garden hose every spring. Repairing rotted floor pans, brake and fuel lines can get expensive.

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Tell me about it

Submitted by…

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All You Ever Needed to Know About Life You Can Learn from Santa q Encourage people to believe in you. q Always remember who’s naughty and who’s nice. q Don’t pout. q It’s as much fun to give as it is to receive. q Some days it’s ok to feel a little chubby. q Make your presents known. q Always ask for a little bit more than what you really want. q Bright red can make anyone look good. q Wear a wide belt and no-one will notice how many pounds you’ve gained. q If you only show up once a year, everyone will think you’re very important. q Whenever you’re at a loss for words, say: “HO, HO, HO!” Send us your short, clean “Tell Me About It” moment, maybe your real life humor will be the January “Tell Me About It” feature of the month.

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very busy days in the holiday season, last year Mr. and Mrs. Claus spoke with over 300 children at St. Anastasia’s alone during a breakfast with Santa, but these little moments can be just as beautiful.

“You don’t have to have material things to pass back and forth, they will come and go anyway,” Santa explained. “You only have to give yourself to the ones you love, that’s what will last forever.”

It was a cold morning in late November when I was lucky enough to run into Mr. and Mrs. Claus at a local coffee shop in the area.

On my way to work that day, I couldn’t help but hum old Christmas songs and smile as I drove. I felt the same as I did when I was a child bounding down the steps on Christmas morning. The gifts and the food may be wonderful, but the true meaning of Christmas is something closer to the spark in Jimmy’s eyes or Santa’s eagerness to offer me a seat when he was on a date with his wife. That brotherly love, the acts of true kindness to our friends and neighbors that we could do every day, is the closest we can get to true Christmas spirit.

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Santa told me many stories about different children he has been able to speak to over the years, the many great questions he’s been asked. Questions like ‘Where are your reindeer?’ ‘Why is Rudolph’s nose red?’ and ‘do the elves get raises?’

Santa smiled as he recounted the questions and told me the reindeer can only fly on Christmas Eve, and a sleigh would be too loud dragging on the pavement. Rudolph’s nose is a lot like a lightning bug that flashes yellow on summer nights.

Elves get free housing, playtime with the reindeer, and always stick to the main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.

Santa told me one special memory about a child who was too sick to get out of bed on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve is obviously the busiest and most hectic day of the year for Mr. and Mrs. Claus, but once they heard that the grandson of a friend of theirs, named Jimmy, was so sick that he couldn’t get out of bed, they put their plans on hold and made the trip to Newtown Square to see him. After sitting with him and encouraging him with stories of their own hard Christmas Eve’s Jimmy was bounding down the stairs the next morning with a spark in his eyes.

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Our Community

Why I Love

Newtown Square

Ed Partridge

by Ed Partridge

I love Newtown Square because it is a town rich in history and diversity. It provides a beautiful setting for families to live, work and enjoy many amenities such as parks and walking trails, youth activities and sports, local shopping and restaurants. My late wife Kate and I, with our two sons moved to Newtown Square 26 years ago. We were attracted to the beautiful neighborhoods, great schools and pristine sports fields that provided our boys with many opportunities. They grew up in Newtown Square and have many great memories that they now share with their children.

Newtown Square is a growing community of over 13,000 residents. Many new commercial establishments are providing opportunities for employment, shopping and dining for members of the community. Recent resident development has created many new neighborhoods while still maintaining a small-town feel.

Today, my wife Marie Therese, our three sons and five grandchildren enjoy all that Newtown Square has to offer. We spend time together attending local events, dining out or visiting friends. Family gatherings, backyard barbecues and fun in the

winter snow create memories that we’ll always cherish.

Newtown Square provides several quality educational choices, both public and private. The town provides great services yet has relatively low real estate taxes. I recommend Newtown Square as a great place to settle and raise a family and wish all my Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors a wonderful Holiday Season and Happy New Year!

Ed Partridge and his wife, Marie Therese, live in the Greene Countrie section of the Newtown Township. Ed has served on the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors for seven years and currently as Vice Chairman. Previously, Ed served as a board member of the MNSD and Newtown Township Planning Commission. Ed has coached for St. Anastasia CYO Sports, volunteered at Newtown Edgmont Little League and Broomall Newtown Baseball, and is employed by SAP America in Newtown Square. With so many years of living, working and raising a family in Newtown Square, it’s not surprising why Ed Partridge loves Newtown Square!

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Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9

The Nutcracker at Neuman University

Saturday, December 15

Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails @Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia

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Get on the train for an express trip to the Island of Sodor at Please Touch Museum. Help Thomas the Tank Engine be a “really useful engine,” as children explore the sights and sounds of the island, including Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks.

Learn valuable STEM skills throughout the exhibit by building an intricate wooden train set, assembling a large train and navigating through Thomas’ imaginary world.

Time: Mon. - Sat., 9am - 5pm, Sun., 11am - 5pm

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A Sugartown Christmas: 1805 William Garrett House @690 Sugartown Road, Malvern Bring your family to Historic Sugartown for some holiday fun!

Explore the historic village and hear about Victorian Christmas traditions. Sugar up at Sugartown!

Kids will get a chance to decorate cookies and a gingerbread village, and try their hand at making Victorian-style ornaments and Christmas cards.

Visit with Santa at our c. 1805 William Garrett House and see demonstrations in our Book Bindery. Enjoy holiday treats and hot cocoa!

Time: 11am - 3pm Cost : $7, Children ages 2 & younger admitted free

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St. Pius X Craft and Vendor Fair Featuring Breakfast with Santa

Neumann University and International Ballet Classique presents The Nutcracker.

Time: 2 - 3pm Cost: General $28; Students/Children/Seniors $18.

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Santa's Express on West Chester Railroad @West Chester Railroad Company 230 E Market Street, West Chester Saturdays and Sundays through December 23.

Climb aboard the Santa Express with the ‘Elf from the North Pole.’ The heated, decorated train takes guests for a ride to the historic Glen Mills station for plenty of photo opportunities so remember to bring your camera.

Time: 11am, 1pm, and 3pm Departures Cost: Adults, $25.00; Children (2 - 12 yrs.), $18.00; Toddlers (9 mon. - 23 mon.), $8.00

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Delco SHRM Annual Holiday Cocktail Party @Uno’s Pizzeria & Grille 3910 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square Join Delco SHRM for it’s annual Holiday Cocktail Party! Great networking with great HR people at a great venue! What more could you ask for!

Come out and join us!

Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm Cost: $15

Not only will the kids be able to meet and enjoy breakfast with Santa, but mom and dad will have a chance to finish their Christmas lists with access to 50+ specialty vendors and an array of homemade crafts.

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Sunday, December 9

Santa Cares

@Springfield Mall 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield Children within every spectrum of special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session, to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa Claus during dedicated hours.

Time: 12 - 3pm Cost: $8.00 for adults and children ages 4 to 12.

Children age 3 and under are free

www.ColonialPlantation.org December, 27, 29, 30, and January 3

Saint Alban’s Railroad 28th Anniversary Open House @Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church 3625 Chapel Road, Newtown Square HO scale layout fills 4000 square feet with 250 ft of four track with working signals, branch lines, and a large passenger terminal, controlled by DCC with computer-enhanced tower operation. Always something new to see. Donations Appreciated.

Time: 12/27 & 1/3, 7 - 10pm; 12/29 & 12/30, 1 - 4pm

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Candlelight Fonthill Castle Holiday Tour

Join us for a special evening guided tour of Fonthill Castle and experience fifteen of its rooms with a candlelight glow for the holidays.

Thursday, December 13

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At Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Rust, our working steer, will turn 4 years old and we're having a birthday party! Admission goes directly to our Animal Fund, which helps to support Rust and his other animal buddies. We’ll have a BIG birthday cake, hot cocoa, and hot cider. Visitors will also have a chance to be a teamster and help drive Rust and learn the voice commands we use to work with him. Young visitors can decorate a Rust-shaped cookie, make their own set of horns, and more.

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Time: 9am - 2pm Cost : Free

A Very Bovine Birthday Party!

Newtown Square Rotary Guest Speaker & Dinner Series

Time: 6:15 - 9pm Cost: $18/$12 Members. Reserve Tickets

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Come enjoy the savory food and hospitality of Charlotte’s Restaurant during a fulfilling discussion featuring special guests, industry leaders, experts, celebrities, and regional community stakeholders.

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Real Estate Homes Recently Sold In Newtown Township Address Listed Price Acres Bedrooms

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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors

Christmas Comes Early Marple Newtown Business Leaders Have Given Us a Gift!

Will you help me thank our Advertising Sponsors? Seriously! Will you reach out to them, call them and thank them? Tell them how wonderful it is that their financial commitment to the residents of Newtown Township, has made it possible for us to have our own monthly magazine in print and now online.

Please reward that investment in our community. Patronize these Business Leaders in loyalty to those whose leadership in our community has gifted us with a monthly magazine for Newtown Square.

If asked what I wanted for Christmas, I’d say: “More Business Leaders of Marple Newtown who will help us put Newtown Square’s monthly magazine online.” Well, Christmas has come early this year, and we have the Advertising Sponsors of the Newtown Square community to thank: Check us out at www.

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Most readers of Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine have come to recognize something different is happening, something very good for the residents of Newtown Township who are being “sponsored.” We have Advertising Sponsors to thank for launching Newtown Square’s monthly magazine. These Business Leaders of our community are investing in Newtown Township and in the hometown pride of living in Newtown Square. That collective investment has allowed us to come together to launch and grow your magazine, and to now get it online! Who are these Business Leaders? You know them.

You see them on the pages of this magazine and you can now find them listed in the “Business Directory” of the online version of Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors.

Let’s give back to the Business Leaders who have given Newtown Square residents a new monthly magazine this year by their choosing to become Advertising Sponsors.

Our Advertising Sponsors made 2018 a great year for Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors by Bringing People Together in print, and now also online at www.NewtownSquareMag.com.

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