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The Morans:
2019 January
A Dream Life in Marple Cover photo by: Michele Moran, www.MicheleMoranPhotography.com
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Funeral Home Robert L. D’Anjolell, Jr. D'Anjolell Memorial Homes 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall 610-356-4200 robjr@danjolell.com www.Danjolell.com
Roofing, Siding & Carpentry Kevin O’Donnell O’Donnell Roofing Co. 311 Lenox Havertown 610-449-8188 office@odonnellroofingco.com www.ODonnellRoofingCo.com
Hair Salon Mary Rosato, Owner Salon Bella 590 Reed Road, Suite 5, Broomall 610-353-9133 salonbella1@verizon.net www.SalonBellaBroomall.com
Painting & General Contracting Services Tom Rafferty Rafferty Painting & General Contracting 610-626-9141 info@raffertypainting.com www.RaffertyPainting.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
Family & Cospetic Dentistry Dr. Georges P. Martin, D.M.D. Marple Dental 2004 Sproul Road, Suite 304, Broomall 610-359-8181 office@marpledental.com www.MarpleDental.com
Fireplace Products Scott Magness Scott's Fireplace Products 3137 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square 484-422-8334 sfp@scottsfireplaceproducts.com www.ScottsFireplaceProducts.com
Expert Contributors needed! Dental, Medical, Pet Services, Real Estate, Law, Financial Services, Fitness, Education, Vacations, Senior Care, Taxes, etc. Professionals may contact: Bob Blaisse: 610-453-5536, or bblaisse@bestversionmedia.com
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Dear Friends & Neighbors, What a year 2019 will be for Marple! With Marple now having its own monthly magazine, delivered to homes by mail, and also available online at www.MarpleMag.com, just imagine how the social network of Marple, now shared by Marple Township residents and local businesses, can help grow our magazine to be as strong as our hometown pride.
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PUBLISHER: Bob Blaisse CONTENT COORDINATORS: Craig & Olivia Whitney DESIGNER: Kim Cesati MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER: Dan Hall, Prestige Photography, 610-470-4456 www.PrestigePhoto.com COVER PHOTOGRAPHER: Michele Moran, Michele Moran Photography, www.MicheleMoranPhotography.com COVER PHOTO STYLISTS: Mary Rosato, Salon Bella CONTRIBUTORS: Bob Blaisse, Craig Whitney, Doug Humes, Kevin O'Donnell, Scott Magness, Mary Rosato, Chris Stack, Jordan King, and Chelsea Scott ADVERTISING
Contact Publisher: Bob Blaisse Email: bblaisse@BestVersionMedia.com Phone: 610-453-5536 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.
My goal for 2019 is simple: to increase our sponsors of Marple Township residents. With more sponsors, we can grow Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine in page count. And with more pages, each monthly edition will include more local feature stories about people, places and events in Marple. You’ll see the leading businesses of the Marple Newtown community on the pages of your magazine. They support us because they hear how you enjoy your hometown magazine. This month we welcome D&K Appliances, one of the most trusted family-owned businesses in all of Delaware County. D&K truly gets it! They’ve understood community pride and serving Marple Newtown homeowners since 1954. I know you will enjoy our first edition of 2019. And I hope you’ll reward the investment our advertising sponsors are making in Marple Township. Shop Local, and when possible, choose to do business first with those Business Leaders who are investing in us by sponsoring our community by bringing Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine to you in 2019.
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ON THE COVER The Moran Family, on the steps at St. Anastasia Church
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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. 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 such as if you identify a leak early, which Kevin O’Donnell explains in his article, or look into some less expensive and efficient fireplaces for the winter months in Scott Magness’ article! You could also learn some new beauty tips from Mary Rosato of Salon Bella! This month we are excited to feature the incredible Moran family. They’re a big family full of personality and spunk and lead very busy lives. Stephen Moran works as an IT manager and as a musician while Michele is a full-time photographer! Check out their article to see how they balance work, family, and each other. 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!
: The Morans Marple A Dream Life in
Moran, Michele Moran
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Expert Contributor Written by Scott Magness Scott’s Fireplace Products
Debunking the Vent-Free
Gas Fireplace Myth
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ent-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. Vent-free 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. M
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History Spotlight
Early Schools in Marple Township
A red brick school from 1877
Written by Doug Humes
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illiam Penn, like all visionaries, had particular ideas about how life was going to be different 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.
Corn Cobb College
Cedar Grove School, circa 1837 Photos Courtesy of The Marple Square Historical Society
bit with the brick Public School No. 2, used until 1923 and then converted to a home (still standing on Sproul road across from Lawrence Park). A 4th public school, built in 1875 on Cedar Grove Road, served until the public schools were consolidated in 1923. The old school is now a residence. We drive by these last two surviving 19th century school buildings every day without realizing they are there. Look out for them on your next drive home. “For more information on the history of Marple, visit the Marple Historical Society website and Facebook page, and join the society to keep up to date on coming events: www.MarpleHistoricalSociety.org.” M
An illustration for a public school, as seen on an old map
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. In 1818, a subscription school called Marple Seminary No. 1, was built at the corner of what is now Marple Presbyterian Church cemetery, to serve the northern end of the township. When the school act passed, that school became a public school. When the church was built, the school was replaced with a two story building across Marple road. In 1836, Marple built a school, replacing the existing Quaker School, on the west side of the Great Marple Road, across the street from today’s O’Hara High School. That school was replaced up the road a January 2019 January 2019 /
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Resident Feature
Written by Craig Whitney Photography by Michele Moran Photography
The Morans: A Dream Life in Marple
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ichele and Stephen Moran have found their dream home in Marple, two self-starter entrepreneurs making a living out of what they love to do. Everything is fast and energetic in their home, and most of the time that’s exactly how they like it. The two met in Wildwood when they were 20 and 21. Michele was good friends with Stephen’s niece, who is also their age. There is a significant age gap between Stephen and his older brother. “She was just there to hang out with Steph, but through my charm, I was able to win her over,” Stephen joked. After years of dating, Michele and Stephen got married and currently have five children and another on the way. Stephen, nine years old, is the oldest of their children. He is sensitive and sweet, and an expert paper airplane maker. He takes pride in how fast he can make them, always working to get faster and have them fly farther. Christie, seven years old, is a naturally gifted singer. She is in second grade at Saint Annie’s and has an incredibly generous heart toward her family and friends at school. Her only wish for Christmas was gifts for the ones she loves. Cara, six years old, is in first grade at Saint Annie’s. Her favorite thing to do is play in the snow and color. She is fierce, strong-spirited and can make her whole family laugh. Bridget, five years old, is in pre-K and is very soft-spoken. If she had it her way, she would wear a full dress to school every day. She is musical like her older sisters, and wants to learn how to play the guitar when she gets older.
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Shawn is the youngest at three years old. He is very adventurous and loves to play, and Michele takes pride in the fact that, no matter how many times he may stumble and fall, he gets right back up with a smile on his face. Having children in such quick succession has been an exciting challenge for Michele and Stephen. There are benefits and costs to having kids that close together, but seeing all the kids playing together and growing up as close friends makes it all worth it ten times over. “It’s the best seeing them together, makes it all worth it,” Michele said with a smile. When Michele and Stephen aren’t busy raising five children that are all still single-digit years, they are chasing their dreams professionally. Michele created her own business as a wedding photographer out of night classes and a natural skill for business. Through that sheer determination, Michele has built a company that has become an incredibly successful operation. She shot over forty weddings this year, as well as corporate headshots, family photo shoots and resort photography. The resort photography has been especially fun for Michele. She and Stephen travelled to St. Lucia this summer to photograph a resort by the beach. With a mountain range behind them and the Caribbean in front, the two spent four days in paradise while she photographed everything the resort had to offer. Stephen works as an IT specialist for Garnet Valley school district, overseeing the entire school district’s technology departments. Stephen gets to travel from school to school, overseeing operations and working with specialists from each
school. It’s a job Stephen takes a lot of pride in and is able to take advantage of his education in computer technology, but it was clear that his second job is where he feels truly fulfilled. On nights and weekends, Stephen joins his longtime friend to form an Irish duo called Moran and Kelly that performs at shows, corporate events and wedding cocktail hours. The combination of his passion for music and being able to perform with his good friend as a job is a dream come true for Stephen. “It’s for fun, and it’s a little side gig,” Stephen explained. “And doing it with a long-time buddy makes it that much easier. We get along great, we never fight or anything.”
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Michele rolled her eyes at this remark jokingly, and the two broke out laughing.
This is all we ever dreamed of.
“He loves saying that, I see him posting pictures of him and his bandmate all the time, and I always say to him ‘I don’t see you posting photos of your wife this often’,” Michele laughed.
The Moran girls (from left to right): Bridget, Christie and Cara
The life Michele and Stephen have thoughtfully crafted in Marple has been years in the making. Stephen grew up in Broomall, and would always rave about the community to his wife while they lived elsewhere. “We are positively obsessed. We just absolutely love it, it feels like we are living our dream,” Michele glowed. “This is all we ever dreamed of.”
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Tell me about it
Compiled from… The Moran boys (from left to right): Stephen and Shawn
The pair first started their family in a row home that quickly became small as their family grew. Before they were able to find their dream home, the two would drive their children to Saint Annie’s in Marple every day. The long drive would be a daily encouragement to move their family to Marple that eventually became a reality. The Moran life is loud and energetic, often unpredictable but entirely enjoyable. There are kids running around the home throwing paper airplanes and singing. Michele gets home late from capturing a wedding and Stephen gets home late from performing as an Irish duo at a local bar. Things can get hectic, but the Morans know how to take the most out of life and cherish what they earned. “One of our favorite things to do is have a cup of coffee together on our deck when the weather is nice, and when it’s cold we sit on the couch and look out at our street,” Michele said with a sigh. “Over two years after moving in, we’re still obsessed with our house and street.” The family was able to take a vacation to the Poconos to celebrate Bridget’s birthday. Quality time with family can be hard to find at times, so getting the opportunity to slow down and appreciate the life they have is incredibly valuable. Once they all do manage to slow down and look around, it becomes clear that what they have is exactly what they always wanted: a dream in Marple that changes and grows with every day. M
…resident submissions by Craig Whitney
Mr. and Mrs. Marple 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. 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. “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. Email your funny story to Craig Whitney at cwhitney@bestversionmedia.com.
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Bringing People Together Written by Bob Blaisse, Publisher
Bringing People Together Marple Friends & Neighbors
We’re Becoming Known for Hometown Pride and Loyalty! In this first edition of 2019, three sponsors return as Expert Contributors to share their expertise with us through feature articles they have written for our benefit.
2018 was a great year for Marple 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.MarpleMag.com. And that partnership is working because of hometown pride and loyalty now being traded between local businesses and residents of Marple Township. Marple Friends & Neighbors readers have told me how much they enjoy reading their local hometown magazine. And our business leaders, whose sponsorship of Marple residents can be seen on the pages of our magazine, have told me how readers are rewarding their effort to bring Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine to the Marple community. Our sponsors are known for doing business the right way in our community. I’ve also come to know these business leaders for choosing to use their limited marketing budgets to sponsor and benefit the residents of Marple Township. With hometown pride in mind this year, consider rewarding that loyalty of our advertising sponsors, with your loyalty, in gratitude for the commitment our sponsors have made to Marple Township residents and hometown pride in 2019. One new sponsor of Marple Township residents is D&K Appliances, the wellknown local business brand which has earned the respect and loyalty of generations of Marple Newtown families. D&K’s trusted service and best pricing for home appliances, fixtures and electronics has been legendary in our area since its founding in 1954!
Scott Magness of Scott’s Fireplace Products returns with another great feature article. Scott’s expertise is well-known locally and immediately noticeable, and not just in print. Scott is walking, taking (and installing) proof that some home products should never be purchased online or at big box stores, and that certainly includes product which involve gas line installations. Also returning in this edition is Salon Bella’s Mary Rosato, owner of Broomall’s Destination Salon, which for years has drawn ladies and men with discriminating taste for hair styling. As one of Broomall’s most respected businesswomen, we’re proud to have Mary Rosato on our Expert Contributor team. And you'll be proud to have Mary on your team too, when looking for your expert hair stylist. And lastly, this month our hometown hero for roofing returns. Fourth generation roofer Kevin O’Donnell, of O’Donnell Roofing Co., contributes another Expert Contributor feature article with us to share his expertise passed down through his roofing family since 1924. How cool is that! We have a local roofing expert, with that kind of roofing pedigree like no other, who is a sponsor of Marple Township residents. Let’s kick off 2019 by rewarding our experts, and all our advertising sponsors whose commitment to Marple Township residents makes Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine possible. And let’s do it with a 2019 resolution to Shop Local and whenever possible, to favor Marple sponsors who are bringing people together by bringing Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine to your door each month. M
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Where are We?
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Business Profile
Tree Care Written by Craig Whitney
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yan Tree Care is a local company that offers various tree services to the people of Marple. 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 Crisanti, 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 truc ks.
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.
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“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.” 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 Marple 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 Marple. M
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Expert Contributor Written by Kevin O’Donnell O’Donnell Roofing Co.
Indentifying Water Damage
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side 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. M
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Homes Recently Sold In Marple Township Address Sold Price Acres Bedrooms Full Half Sq. Ft. Baths Baths 2580 Gilbert Street . . . . . . $405,000 . . . 0.11 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 2,522 307 Yale Avenue . . . . . . . $340,000 . . . 0.28 . . . . 3 . . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . 1,723 207 Lindbergh Avenue . . . $450,000 . . . 0.67 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 2,869 210 Sussex Boulevard . . . . $320,000 . . . 0.18 . . . . 3 . . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . 1,320 330 Kent Road . . . . . . . . $295,000 . . . 0.45 . . . . 3 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 1,840 103 Diane Drive . . . . . . . $650,000 . . . 0.48 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 2 . . . 3,269
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106 Allison Circle . . . . . . . $417,500 . . . 0.42 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 2,314 105 Clef Terrace . . . . . . . $295,000 . . . 0.27 . . . . 3 . . . . . 2 . . . . 0 . . . 1,519 20 S Malin Road . . . . . . . $295,000 . . . 0.14 . . . . 3 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 1,624 3 Bayberry Drive . . . . . . . $670,000 . . . 0.3 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 3,590
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16 Stanfield Avenue . . . . . $685,000 . . . 1.1 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 3,968 7 Darlene Circle . . . . . . . $390,000 . . . 0.37 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 1,834 2215 Windsor Circle . . . . . $325,000 . . . 0.28 . . . . 3 . . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . 1,904 240 Arden Road . . . . . . . $361,000 . . . 0.52 . . . . 4 . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . 2,589
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January Calendar of Events Wednesdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Monday, January 14
Wenesday, January 23
Pajama Time
Toddler Story Time with Miss Mel
@Springfield Library 70 Powell Road, Springfield
@Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall
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Pajamas and slippers are optional but having fun is not! Children ages 3 to 6 years 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 that will take us on all kinds of adventures! Pajama Time lasts for approximately 30 minutes and is followed by either a craft or activity.
Miss Mel will be leading an enthusiastic and interactive series of stories, songs, activities, and crafts. The theme this week is winter animals, and ends with a tour around the library for a book to bring home.
Time: 6:30pm Cost: Free
Time: 10:30am Cost: FREE
Monday, January 14
Summer Camp 2019 Open House Saturday & Sunday, January 12 & 13th
Masquerade on the Moshulu @Moshulu 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia Join us for an evening of jazz, 2 hours of open bar and hors d’oeuvres aboard the Moshulu. Bring your masquerade mask and dance the night away. The open bar and hors d’oeuvres will be from 9pm to 11pm, with a cash bar afterwards. The band will perform until 12am. Time: 9pm - 12am Cost: $65
www.Moshulu.com/ Daily until Sunday, January 13
The Wizard of Oz at the Media Theater
@Marple Sports Arena 611 Parkway Drive, Broomall The high-demand 2019 summer camp at Marple Sports Arena will be hosting their Open House at the end of January. Check out the facility, meet the administrators and counselors, and have fun! Everyone at the open house is welcome to a discount for the camp. Time: 5 - 7pm Cost: FREE
@Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media
Saturday, January 19
Portraits Groups Weddings Events
Maggiano’s Kid's Cooking Class @Maggiano’s Little Italy 205 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia Children ages 5-10 are welcome. The “New Chefs” will have fun in creating a traditional Italian dish. Before the little chefs get to creating their masterpieces they will be able to decorate their own personal chef hat. Once their hard work is complete, 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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Thursday, January 24
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. Discussion will include timely issues for women and encouragement for young women in business. Time: 12 - 1pm Cost: $25
The Academy of Notre Dame 46th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale
Time: 10 - 11:30am Cost: $20
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Little Chefs: International Foods
Time: 2pm, 3pm and 7pm (various showtimes) Cost: $34 - $60
Celebrating 20 Years
Time: 7pm Cost: Free
Saturday, January 26 - Sunday, February 3
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.
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Featured speaker is Peter Wulfhorst, Community Development Educator, Penn State Extension. Snow date for this event is 1/30/19.
Wednesday, January 16
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. Thematic content and cooking tasks will be best suited to kids ages 3-6, but all ages are welcome.
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@Media Borough Hall Community Room 301 N. Jackson Street, Media
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@Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova The Academy is hosting a fine art show and sale that is open to the public daily. The exhibition will contain almost 100 works of artists that specialize in oils, watercolors, ceramics, glass, metals and acrylics. This year’s featured artists, Shawn Faust, is recognized as one of the premier equine artists in America. Time: 12 - 4pm Cost: Free
February 3
Media Food Bank Concert @Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media The Media Food Bank Benefit Concert is a fun, family friendly afternoon event for all ages for a great cause. The concert includes three musical acts, Dick Veleta, classical piano, Jean Therapy, jazz and Sweetbriar Rose, folk. It will be held in the Sanctuary with drinks and snacks in the lobby with free child care for kids 6 and under. Non-perishable food donations are welcome. 100% of all donations will go to the Media Food Bank. Time: 3:30 - 6:15pm Cost: Suggested donations are $25/18+; $10/ages 12-17; under 12/free
www.uucdc.org/special-events
From The Air Answer (pg. 11): 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 Written by Mary Rosato Salon Bella
Other ways to avoid static and frizz are to use lukewarm water when washing your hair as opposed to hot water. Remember to thoroughly wash all shampoo off of your scalp and out of your hair – otherwise your scalp may be left feeling dry and flakey. As for blow drying, try to use a medium to cool setting. Vented hair brushes with plastic and boar bristles are also essential to avoid any static.
New Year’s Tips for Winter Hair Care
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inter season is officially upon us – the holidays are over and now it’s time to work on those resolutions we made to start the new year.
While some promise to eat healthier and others vow to exercise more, here’s one promise to yourself that you should definitely keep – taking care of your hair through the winter weather. It’s no secret – our hair sure takes a beating during the harsh, cold temperatures that the winter tends to bring. One common struggle is static and frizz. To keep your hair static-free, one way is to avoid washing your hair every day. If your hair is starting to feel less-than-fresh, try using a dry shampoo. Some great dry shampoo brands to guarantee a fresh, clean feeling are Aquage and Moroccanoil.
Another common struggle for hair during winter weather is dryness. Your hair is robbed of its moisture during winter months. Using a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week will help restore any moisture to your hair, along with leaving it feeling silky and smooth. Morocanoil deep conditioner or Joico Lusterlock are two great brands to help your hair regain its moisture. While these tips are surefire ways to keep your hair healthy through the winter, the best way to maintain your hair’s health is with frequent trims. This is a crucial part of keeping your hair healthy because it will rid your hair of dead ends. It is also important to – believe it or not – watch your diet to keep your hair healthy. Foods that are rich in natural oils, minerals, and vitamins can help boost and maintain your hair’s shine. While winter is already upon us, it is certainly not too late to begin following these tips. We still have more winter months ahead, so show your hair the love it deserves. M
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All About You
New Year, New You: How to Live Well By Chelsea Scott
New Year’s resolutions are positive tools to lead us toward living a better and healthier life. Popular goals made this time of year include being healthier and losing weight, which is evident by the swell in January gym memberships. Others say making more money is high on their list for the new year. Interestingly, Americans’ resolutions in recent years have trended more toward committing to a higher quality of life, with “living life to the fullest” being at the top of most lists (Money.com). If you’re excited by this new resolution trend too, here are a few ways to “live well” in 2019.
Imagine the Perfect Day
What does the perfect day look like to you? For may of us, it includes a mixture of productivity and free time. If you have an idea in mind of what makes you happy and what your ideal day looks like, it becomes more likely you will seek those things out more regularly.
Make Connections
Living well has much to do with the people we surround ourselves with. Beyond spending time with friends and family, take a moment to seek out a neighbor or someone in your community. You can never have too many friends.
Set Aside Quiet Time
Whether it’s 20 minutes of yoga in the morning, a moment of meditation before you fall asleep at night or listening to relaxing music as you wind down, quiet time is important. Use this daily time to think about the day and what you are grateful for.
Love People (And Yourself!) as They Are
This is tough. It’s human nature to want to change people. Our spouses and children, especially. The more we love and accept people for who they are now and stop waiting for them to change, the happier we will be. This is known as unconditional love, and it’s incredibly empowering to give and receive it.
Become A Minimalist
Or at least live more minimally. Getting rid of clutter can be extremely difficult, but it’s a good place to start. Do one room a month so you don’t get overwhelmed. Sort out things you haven’t used or worn for six months and donate them. For those of us who are visual people, removing clutter can help make us feel more relaxed. Donate everything that is in good condition. Sources consulted: www.time.com/money/4163867/top-new-years-resolution-2016/ www.nosidebar.com/live-intentionally/
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Around Town
People in Places:
Pastor Kenneth Gelzhiser
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Written by Craig Whitney
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t. Mark’s United Methodist Church spreads the word of God while also providing food, shelter, and education to those in need around the community. Through many acts of charity and philanthropic group activities, Pastor Ken Gelzhiser and St. Mark’s have been able to give back to the neighborhood while also pulling it closer together. Pastor Ken first got his inspiration to pursue this line of work as a student in college. He was years separated from his faith, having spent less time at church with each year. His father met with him one night and told him something that has stuck with him ever since. “What I’m telling you tonight won’t make sense, but in time it will.” His father said “I just wanted to share with you, that I think God is going to call you to serve him.” This was especially resonant with Pastor Ken, as his father was not very religious at the time. Though always insisting he and his mother attend church regularly, Pastor Ken’s father had not been to church in many years. Several weeks after this exchange, Pastor Ken was visited by his mother, who was there to tell him that his father had passed away of a sudden heart attack. The news devastated him, and the next several months were a blur of depression and social regression. That holiday season, he was fortunate enough to come to a candlelit Christmas service to hear a young pastor’s sermon. This young pastor spoke about the healing power of Jesus, and for the first time in his life Pastor Ken was genuinely and completely overwhelmed by the word of God. “I realized I was on a different road now, the depression I had was lifted,” Pastor Ken explained. “It suddenly dawned on me that my Earthly father was sending me to my Heavenly father.”
Rear left: Maria Kollar, Certified Lay Minister, Food Pantry Director, Rear right: Mrs. Linda Gelzhiser: Fellowship and Outreach Front left: Rev. Ula Christopher, Deacon, and Front Right is Pastor Ken.
After the seminary, he became a pastor at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Broomall, a position that has provided pride and satisfaction for Pastor Ken for many years. He delivers sermons and leads services at the church, and organizes community events that give back to the people of Marple in many ways. Some of the community programs Pastor Ken enjoys leading are PB&J night, where people come together to make as many sandwiches as possible for people in need. Another program, Children of the Son, provides pre-school education and day care for children six weeks and above whose parents need to return to work. There is also a math and English after-school tutoring program on Wednesday afternoons.
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Pastor Ken doesn’t work at St. Mark’s alone, and owes much of the success of the organization to the people he works with. Maria Kollar is a certified lay minister at the church and the director of the food center. Ula Christopher is an ordained deacon and helps Pastor Ken with many of the duties around the church.
• Cookies • Sticky buns • Mini pastries • Artisan Breads • Party trays • Homemade Pies • Famous cream filled donuts
“I really like the people. I always wanted to live in a town with community spirit. Everyone is very friendly, hardworking, they like their town and take pride in their community,” Pastor Ken beamed with pride.
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Everyone at Marple Friends & Neighbors thanks Pastor Ken Gelzhiser for his many years of charity and generosity to the people of Marple. His decision to lead this holy and charitable life after, and because of, his father’s sudden passing shows how even the darkest circumstances can sometimes draw out the brightest light. M January 2019
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