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2019 November

FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

The Varrellas

Big Believers in Broomall Cover photo by: Annie Whittington Photography, www.AnnieWhittington.com

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Marple’s Expert Contributors Automotive Repairs & Service Bill Fritsch Fritsch’s Liberty Auto Service 2109 South Sproul Road, Broomall 610-356-1845 www.FritschsLibertyBroomall.com

Carpeting & Floor Covering Jim Casar Carpet Warehouse 620 Parkway Dr, Broomall 610-353-1312 CarpetWarehouseOutlet@gmail.com www.CarpetWarehouseCo.com

Hair Salon Mary Rosato, Owner Salon Bella 590 Reed Road, Suite 5, Broomall 610-353-9133 SalonBella1@verizon.net www.SalonBellaBroomall.com

Electric Service, Residential/Commercial Andrew Martella, Sr. Martella Electric Company 484-997-3097 MartellaElectric@rcn.com www.MartellaElectric.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 & Cosmetic 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

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

Glass & Mirror Services David Gura & Lew Gura Bryn Mawr Glass 729 West Chester Pike, Havertown 610-853-2990 BrynMawrGlass@yahoo.com www.BrynMawrGlass.com

Financial Planning Michael S. Brady, MBA LPL Financial 780 Parkway Blvd. Broomall 484-472-7704 Michael.Brady@LPL.com www.MikeBradylpl.com

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

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

Veterinary Medical & Surgical Care Dr. Sarah Alexander, DVM The Spayed Club Veterinary Clinic 800 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill 484-540-8436 Info@TheSpayedClubClinic.org www.TheSpayedClubClinic.org

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

Expert Contributors needed! Medical, Catering, Law, Real Estate, Fitness, Public Adjuster, Education, Vacations, Landscaping, Senior Care Mortgages, Taxes, etc. Professionals may contact: Bob Blaisse: 610-453-5536 or BBlaisse@BestVersionMedia.com.

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Dear Friends & Neighbors,

hat a great time of year! I’m still hearing football games and the marching band of the Marple Newtown High School from my home, still getting out to fall flea markets and food festivals on weekends, and I am now increasingly mindful of what we have to be thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving Day on November 28th.

PUBLICATION TEAM

PUBLISHER: Bob Blaisse EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER and CONTENT COORDINATOR: Liz Burnett DESIGNER: Kim Cesati MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER: Annie Whittington, Annie Whittington Photography, www.AnnieWhittington.com COVER PHOTO STYLISTS: Mary Rosato, Salon Bella CONTRIBUTORS: Bob Blaisse, Liz Burnett, Doug Humes, Chris Stack, Andrew Martella, Tom Rafferty, David Gura & Lew Gura, Mike Brady, and Dr. Sarah Alexander, DVM ADVERTISING

Contact Publisher: Bob Blaisse Email: BBlaisse@BestVersionMedia.com Phone: 610-453-5536 COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS Have feedback or questions about how to submit events, updates, ideas for articles, high resolution photos, etc.? We will do our best to include as much community information as space permits. Please contact our Content Coordinator Liz Burnett at LBurnett@BestVersionMedia.com. CONTENT SUBMISSION DEADLINES Content due the 5th of every month. Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, ratepayers or homeowners associations, businesses or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability or timeliness of any content submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party. © 2019 Best Version Media. All rights reserved.

ON THE COVER

Rich and Michelle Varrella with their daughter Anna, at their home in Broomall

Marple

2019 November

FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

One thing I know we’re all thankful for this month is the commissioning of our beautiful new firehouse, which will be serving the firefighters of Broomall Fire Company 53 and our Marple Township community for many years to come. In this Thanksgiving Season, our community is thankful to everyone whose long efforts made this new home for heroes possible. I’m thankful too for the business leaders who make it possible for Marple Friends & Neighbors to be delivered for free by mail to your door and available online at www.MarpleMag.com. And this month, we add Stephen L. Palmerio, CPA, of MSP Consulting Group to that list of Sponsors of Marple Township residents who grow our magazine’s page count so we can publish more local features in Marple’s monthly hometown magazine. As a sponsoring advertiser, CPA Stephen Palmerio is one of us. He resides in Broomall and does business here, specializing in professional accounting and bookkeeping services. See Stephen’s MSP Consulting Group ad on Page 9. You might recognize him as a neighbor whose leadership and business advice are known by many. Let’s be especially mindful and thankful for our Sponsors this month of Thanksgiving, with a kind a word of thanks for making our hometown magazine possible. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Bob Blaisse Publisher

Dear Residents, Enjoying Fall’s beauty and cooler weather? Did seeing the kids (and maybe yourself also!) in Halloween trick-or-treat costumes bring you some smiles and fond memories? You can make more memories this month at parades, family gatherings and at the interesting local events on our Calendar (pages 20 - 21). This month’s Resident Feature acquaints you with Rich and Michelle Varrella and their toddler Anna. This busy Broomall family is blessed to be within walking distance of many extended family members. Our “Tell Me About It” feature shares the story of how an artistic local resident turned a recurring detailed dream about a tugboat into a reality, in a very unexpected way. If you’d like to share your creative hobby or an interesting story in our TMAI feature, please send your suggestions to me at LBurnett@BestVersionMedia.com. November’s reasons for celebrating and being grateful are many: Our courageous Veterans, bountiful resources, dear family and friends, and more festive holidays on the horizon. Enjoy!

The Varrellas

Big Believers in Broomall

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Liz Burnett

Content Coordinator November 2019

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Expert Contributor Written by Sarah Alexander, DVM The Spayed Club Clinic

THE NO-KILL MOVEMENT in the Greater Philadelphia Area

t’s hard to believe that only 6 years ago, more than 12,000 healthy pet dogs and cats were being euthanized in the Greater Philadelphia area each year. Today, that number has decreased, but there are still about 2,500 healthy pet cats and dogs euthanized in the Greater Philadelphia area each year.1

One critical issue is that there are not enough homes for these pets. That problem is compounded by the fact that this area has no open-admission shelters where every animal in need is admitted

regardless of adoptability. Pet owners who are no longer able or willing to care for their pets simply have nowhere to take them. One interesting fact is that an estimated 40% of euthanized dogs are healthy, pure-bred and originally obtained from breeders. Another fact is that pets in a shelter are, on average, only about two years old. Sadly, many people lose interest or no longer want to care for pets when they’re no longer a cute kitten or puppy or the novelty has worn off. Many area rescue and animal welfare groups are working hard to achieve “No-Kill for Pets.” While progress has been made, there is still work to be done.

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What Can You Do to Help Reduce Pet Euthanasia? 1. Adopt your pet from a shelter or rescue group, instead of purchasing from a pet store or breeder. Looking for a spe cific breed? There are many breed-specific rescues. Be patient. Most rescues are run by volunteers who do this around working a full-time job. 2. Before you adopt, think carefully. Dogs can live 12-15 years, and cats often 18 years. Adoption is a life-long commitment to your pet. 3. Spay or neuter your current pet. Even if you have “adopters” for your puppies or kittens, keep in mind that for every puppy or kitten born, one healthy puppy or kitten in a shelter is euthanized. 4. Can’t adopt? Donate funds or volunteer your time with a local animal rescue, shelter, or other animal welfare orga nization. There are many dogs needing to be walked and cats needing to be petted and cuddled. Consider donating your time to other tasks such as fundraising, answering the phone, responding to emails, or donating your professional services such as accounting or marketing. Together, we CAN make Delaware County a No-Kill pet community in our lifetime! M www.acctphilly.org/about/statistics

About Our Expert

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Expert Kevin O’Donnell

O’Donnell Roofing Company Written by Bob Blaisse

to work at something he could call his own. After graduating from Haverford High School, he enrolled in a work-study program at a college in Vermont, and ran a deli while taking classes. After college, he stayed there for a few years until he felt the Marple area and his father’s business calling him to return. With such a strong work ethic and a philosophy of “Show me once and I’ll do it,” Kevin quickly rose in the ranks and proved himself at every opportunity. In the past 10 years, he has focused on business growth, and the company has been servicing commercial clients since 2013. Kevin O’Donnell now manages O’Donnell Roofing’s crew of 25, and he makes it a priority to treat every one of his workers in ways that build trusting and loyal relationships. O’Donnell Roofing’s new employees and professional growth under his management are results he’s deservedly proud of.

The roofing industry has changed drastically since O’Donnell Roofing Co. was founded in 1924, by current Owner Kevin O’Donnell’s great-grandfather. Three generations of roofing experts before Kevin prepared him well to assume leadership in 2012. He attributes his work ethic to having started at age 12 working with his roofing expert dad Lawrence. Early on, Kevin showed he was determined, entrepreneurial, and someone who loved

As O’Donnell Roofing Co. nears its 100th anniversary, Kevin O’Donnell proudly looks back on how four generations of his family combined ever-changing roofing products, innovative service and traditional local charm to create a business that still stands strong in the Marple community. Kevin O’Donnell, the fourth-generation Owner of O’Donnell Roofing Co., lives in Broomall with with his wife Lisa and their two children. For more info. about our Expert Roofer, visit www.ODonnellRoofingCo.com or contact Kevin O’Donnell at Kevin@ODonnellRoofingCo.com or 610 - 449-8188. M

“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.”

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Where Are We?

Can You Spot It From the Air? This site under construction in either Marple or Newtown Township will create a “giant” advantage when completed. Can you name it? The answer can be found on Page 21.

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Pa i n t S h een C h oi ces

any people may not realize that there are different paint sheens that they should use for different rooms in their home. Satin or eggshell are often the only paint sheens some people will think to use because those sheens are known to be more easily wiped clean than flat paint. Yes, eggshell and satin are indeed wipeable, but the issue with those two sheens is that when you scrub a dirt or scuff mark off the wall, you often scrub off the sheen. When you look at that scrubbed wall at a direct angle, it may look clean and that it blended in well. But when you look at it from an angle, you’ll see that most areas have a sheen but some areas have no sheen at all. The other disadvantage of painting with satin and eggshell sheen is that they do not touch up well. If you have a long wall that gets scratched, you’ll have to repaint the entire wall. Such smallarea touch-ups are easy and quick with flat paint.

Woodwork on doors and trim should always have a semigloss sheen on them. These areas tend to get dirty more quickly, and with a semi-gloss coating, you can scrub without affecting the sheen. On bathroom walls, you should always put low-luster sheen or a paint specifically designed to handle the steam that often covers bathroom walls. Homeowners who are considering using a dark color on a bathroom’s walls should know that moisture can cause leeching. Leeching are streaks on walls that are either lighter or darker than the original color. Such streaks cannot be removed; repainting (and using a lighter color) is the only solution. In bathrooms with a shower, it’s not advisable to use a deep base-color paint. In powder rooms, a flat sheen should work just fine because there will be no steam from a shower that will affect the paint coating. M

Homeowners should use a flat sheen especially in high-traffic areas. This is because the paint touch-up will be relatively easy and almost effortless.

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Resident Feature

The Varrellas:

Big Believers in Broomall Written by Liz Burnett

Photographs courtesy of Annie Whittington Photography www.AnnieWhittington.com

Michelle and Rich Varrella Photo courtesy of Michelle Varrella

his is the story of Michelle and Rich Varrella, a busy young Broomall couple, and their toddler Anna, all of whom are making your acquaintance thanks to our magazine’s staff photographer, Annie Whittington. Michelle and her parents lived in Havertown until she was 8, when they moved to Broomall. Shortly thereafter, her dad, Robert DeLong, passed away after a brief fight with an aggressive cancer. Michelle and her mother were lovingly supported by many families at St. Anastasia church and school, where the DeLongs were relative newcomers. Folks helped by providing rides for Michelle, bringing meals, and making Michelle and her mother feel very welcome and cared for. A few years later, Michelle attended Cardinal O’Hara High School. She played flute all four years in the marching band, which is where she met her longtime friend Annie Whittington.

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Meanwhile, Rich Varrella was growing up in Glenolden. After attending Our Lady of Fatima grade school, he also went to O’Hara. A “quiet kid” until his senior year, Rich enjoyed being involved in Kairos, the Christian outreach and retreat program. At O’Hara, Rich and Michelle “knew of each other”: They had no classes together, but shared the same lunch period. They would later reconnect through a mutual friend, during Michelle’s last semester in college. After high school, Michelle went to Penn State. Her interest in Civil Engineering had been sparked by her dad, a man with great mechanical know-how who had worked before his illness in a local civil engineering firm’s Inspections Department. He loved to bring home and share with Michelle his knowledge about the plans and specs for projects he was working on. At her young age, she found it interesting, but in high school, she dreamed of being a Marine Biologist until she realized it would

Anna Varrella celebrating her 1st Birthday Photo courtesy of Annie Whittington Photography www.AnnieWhittington.com

require her to move and live in a state with water, something she didn’t want to do. At Penn State, her natural ability in math and fond memories of her dad lovingly explaining his projects motivated Michelle to earn a B.S. in Civil Engineering. For the past seven years, she has worked as a Transportation Engineer for McCormick Taylor in downtown Philly, the headquarters for a firm that designs and manages transportation and energy projects all over the U.S. Rich followed a different path and timetable toward his career choice. In high school, he had liked math and science, so after graduating, he took some courses at Delaware County Community College. After discovering that Accounting wasn’t what he had expected, he enrolled in and completed DCCC’s Surgical Technology Program. Now, as a Surgical Technologist in Paoli Hospital’s Operating Room, Rich is responsible for setting up “the sterile field” of instruments and equipment for the physicians. Rich will be trained and licensed to do more in the operating room after he completes Neumann College’s Nursing Program in May 2022. Working full-time and taking those courses part-time is a major commitment that he and Michelle know will be well worth the effort long-term. Michelle and Rich are grateful to the mutual friend who encouraged Rich to get to know Michelle in the Spring of 2012, during her last semester at Penn State. They took about nine months to be sure they were right for each other. But once they both realized how much they truly loved each other, they joyously got engaged in 2014, and got married in October 2015, at “St. Annie’s.” The priest who married them had served that parish back when Michelle’s dad was living and the DeLong continued on page 10

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Resident Feature arrived a day early, by C-section (due to her 10 lb. 6 oz. size!). Michelle and Rich welcomed Anna Grace into their family, to the delight of all three grandparents as well as Rich’s older sister and her husband, who live within walking distance of Rich and Michelle and whose two young children got a new cousin that day.

Dad Michael with sons Vin (left) and Cormac (right) Rich and Michelle Varrella enjoying their daughter Anna Photo courtesy of Annie Whittington Photography www.AnnieWhittington.com

Family attended church there. Getting married at that church and having their wedding reception at Springfield Country Club were two childhood dreams that came true for Michelle that day. A very good time was had by all, as evidenced by the fun people had kicking up their heels on the dance floor. After honeymooning at a delightful resort in Riviera Maya in Mexico, Rich and Michelle returned to the Broomall home they had purchased the year before so Rich’s commute to work would be shorter. Within two months, they got their “first little baby,” Sandy, a Yellow Lab / Golden Doodle mix who’s still as energetic today as when she was a puppy. Sandy “ruled the house” until she had to share that spotlight with Rich and Michelle’s daughter Anna, who was born in February 2018. The fact that Anna’s due date was the 18th anniversary of Michelle’s dad’s passing helped The Varrellas and Michelle’s mom feel his involvement in and joy about Anna’s birth. She

The Varrellas have strong ties to the Broomall community, and Michelle’s mother and maternal grandmother also live within walking distance. Rich and Michelle often encourage his parents to move there from Glenolden, to be closer to their grandkids and also enjoy the neighborhood, which is very active socially. “We had a fun block party a few weeks ago,” said Michelle. “At Halloween, all the young kids trick-or-treat through the neighborhood together. At Christmastime, we get together for a cookie-decorating party. Everyone is very friendly, and we thoroughly enjoy living here!”

“ ” Everyone is very friendly, and we thoroughly enjoy living here!

Anna is growing quickly: Since Annie Whittington took these photos, Anna’s now walking and starting to talk. Rich and Michelle already know she’s “the biggest joy” of their lives, and they look forward to future summer vacations at their favorite Jersey shore town, Ocean City, and visiting Disney World perhaps next year. But every getaway will end with The Varrellas’ joyful return to Broomall, the neighborly community that so generously supported Michelle and her mother during a sad and challenging time. That’s the caring type of community Michelle and Rich want their family to experience and also make possible for their neighbors by being the kind of people who keep that caring tradition going for years to come. M

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Charity Spotlight

CandyCare’s 22nd Annual Halloween Candy Drive Now Underway Written by Liz Burnett Photos courtesy of Gabrielle Bruno, CandyCare

19008, by Monday, November 25. No amount of candy is too small, but group donations are also encouraged as service projects for schools, churches, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops, sports teams and social organizations.

With the 2018 candy collection: Patti and Gabrielle Bruno, Co-Founders of CandyCare; Rev. Father Christ Kontos, Pastor, St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church; Angelique Demetris, St. Luke Greek School Administrator; and students of St. Luke’s Greek School

For ideas and support of your candy collection drive, contact CandyCare’s Co-Founder Gabrielle Bruno at 610 -505- 4007. M

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an you imagine never enjoying a candy bar? What if you never or rarely experienced those tasty treats that so easily also hold back a bit of hunger? Now imagine how candy bars might seem extra-enjoyable to homeless children and adults whose lives are often anything but sweet. That’s where the Delaware County outreach organization CandyCare comes in.

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Every November, CandyCare collects leftover and unwanted Halloween candy and then distributes it all to local children, women, and men who are homeless, with only the shelters to provide them any food, clothes or beds. Now in its 22nd year of leading this sweet undertaking, CandyCare is once again making its annual appeal for support from Delaware County residents who are willing to share some of their Halloween treats with others who are less fortunate. In 2018, CandyCare partnered with over 40 local organizations to give over 6,000 pounds of candy to local homeless shelters, ministries, nursing homes, and food pantries. This year, CandyCare is asking for help so they can top last year’s total candy collected and distributed. Your donation of candy can be from what your family personally collected on Halloween and/or from your organized efforts to collect unwanted Halloween candy from friends and neighbors. Simply drop off your donated candy at the Marple Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA

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Bringing People Together Written by Bob Blaisse, Publisher

Bringing People Together Marple Friends & Neighbors

Bringing People Together is Fun, Sometimes Like a Puzzle

n September I riddled trivia questions for readers, testing knowledge of the businesses that are Sponsors of Marple Friends & Neighbors and our community. I’ve been told those trivia questions, with the cryptic hints I gave, were fun but too easy because our Sponsors have become well-known for their financial support, which makes our magazine possible in print and online at www.MarpleMag.com. Last month I answered questions I am asked often about the magazine: How we pick a resident to feature on our cover, how we select our expert contributors, and how readers can help grow our magazine. But one answer brought more questions asking why particular businesses in Broomall are not advertising Sponsors. There are some good reasons, but in most cases, I have to admit, it’s puzzling for me too.

Some local businesses don’t ever advertise. Others don’t consider local community sponsorship but for respectable reasons. Some businesses don’t want more business, so they don’t advertise. There are many ways to show support of a local community, and many local communities for which a local business could choose to show its support through sponsorship. Businesses budget only so much for marketing. Some business owners prefer to keep confidential, how they support the community in which they do business. Local businesses may not have established a budget for advertising or community sponsorship. That worries me, however, because a business should always work to brand itself with the communities it depends on for most of its sales revenue.

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There are Broomall businesses I hope will become advertising Sponsors to assist us in Bringing People Together through our hometown magazine, and by doing so, benefit from you readers seeing their sponsorship and rewarding them with your business. But why they are not yet a Sponsor can be puzzling. So, let’s have some fun over it and get the minds of thousands of readers thinking about this local business puzzle. Here’s a Word Find Puzzle with hidden names of 15 local businesses we love in Marple Township and would make great advertising Sponsors of Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine and our community. Read the hints for each hidden name and see how many you can find in the puzzle. Sorry the answers are not provided. That’s because with this kind of local puzzle the answers can’t always be known. But thankfully, sometimes the answers jump right out, just as quickly as those business leaders who are advertising on the pages of our magazine, who came forward to be part of Bringing People Together every month in Marple Township. M

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CAN YOU FIND 15 MARPLE TOWNSHIP BUSINESSES THAT COULD BE SPONSORS? Use the hints to find a Newtown Square business name spelled up, down or diagonally, right to left or left to right. S

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1. This retail shop in Marple welcomes those who like to recycle “in style.” 2. In Broomall for many years, to drive to and drive through, convenient too. 3. This newer Broomall café is popular with the breakfast and lunch crowd. 4. Iconic in Broomall, this business still rises and delivers after many years. 5. This favorite walk-up spot in Broomall serves up treats while we watch. 6. This Broomall jeweler's name is the business name known and trusted by all. 7. For total health centered in Broomall, this Chiropractor is “The Spine Doctor.” 8. “Gotta Have It” in Broomall, always a big league community Sponsor. 9. The family business memorializes Broomall family names in stone. 10. This new destination spot in Broomall is sweet, and one with very good taste. 11. This Broomall business is a destination spa for our best friends to “Stay!” 12. This Broomall shop for men is used regularly for a new look. 13. With its patriotic name, this Marple business defends with confidence. 14. Serving as one of the first schools in Broomall, with “view” on top of a hill. 15. This Broomall salon on the Pike “works” hard as nails.

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GLASS SHOWER DOORS or Shower Curtains?

hen it comes to choosing between a shower curtain or a glass door enclosure for your bath and shower, budget and beauty will always be deciding factors, but so too should be thoughts of bathroom cleaning. Yet, the design and layout of your bathroom may need to be considered before matching your desired style preferences. For a walk-in shower, most people prefer frame-less glass doors and panels. Framed or semi-frameless door are also an option offered by great manufacturers like Century Bathworks.

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A tub-and-shower combination involves other considerations. Once you install a glass shower door, you won’t have to replace it for many years. If cleaned regularly, you can keep it in flawless condition and looking like new, which can also make your bathroom appear to be more modern. Using a glass shower door cleaning tool can take only minutes, allowing for a modern decor that’s preferred over a shower curtain, which still may have a few of its own advantages, mainly initial cost. A fabric shower curtain costs far less than a glass door shower enclosure. And a plastic shower curtain costs even less. But how many shower curtains will be purchased over 25 years? While shower curtains allow for decor change more frequently, they must be regularly taken down for thorough cleaning. That could be avoided with a fabric shower curtain that can be taken down and simply cleaned in a washing machine. Sometimes bathroom size is also a consideration. A glass shower door may create too tight a space or perhaps prevent desired ease of leaning over the tub to bathe a child or wash objects. In that case, the choice of a shower curtain offers a quick, spacesaving answer while allowing it to still be part of a bathroom decor. Shower curtains can look elegant when made from fabric or plastic, and ideas for mounting shower curtains abound, with an array of fasteners matching any size budget. When budget, bathroom space and decor preference align, glass shower enclosures usually win the day. They offer many options, from framed to semi-frameless or frameless. And it’s generally accepted that glass shower doors always increase the value of a home, perhaps because they’re viewed as being more easily cleaned and more modern. M

History Spotlight

Smedley Butler:

General Butler in retirement (1936)

Semper Fi!

Written by Doug Humes Photos courtesy of Newtown Square Historical Society

eneral Smedley Butler was a man of contradictions. He was born in 1881 in West Chester, to a family with deep Quaker pacifist roots. Yet at the time of his death in 1940, he was the most decorated Marine in U.S. history. After Smedley Butler was educated in local Quaker schools, he enlisted at age 16. He was shipped out to Guantanamo, to fight in the Spanish American War. His military service continued, and he saw action in the Philippines, China, Central America, Mexico and Haiti in the “Banana Wars” – U.S. military interventions to protect American commercial interests in those countries. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for two separate actions, and the Army and Navy Distinguished Service Medals for his actions during World War I during which he reorganized a large embarkation camp, to relieve the unsanitary and overcrowded conditions in a war where more Americans died of disease than combat. After the war, General Butler brought his skills to the Marine Barracks at Quantico, Virginia, and garnered attention by taking his men on long marches to Civil War battlefields, where they engaged in battle reenactments to the delight of local crowds. In 1924, he took leave to serve as Director of Public Safety in corrupt and content Philadelphia. Within 48 hours, Smedley Butler began executing raids on 900+ speakeasies, including the Union League, which had flourished under the previous administration. He made no friends during his two-year stint, rooting out corruption and racketeering and enforcing the prohibition laws. Looking back, he said “Cleaning up Philadelphia was worse than any battle I was ever in.”

Smedley Butler, age 17

Butler home on Goshen Road today

there until 2014. The current owners have beautifully restored the house. On November 10, 2016, they invited the Smedley Butler Detachment of the Marine Corps League, and Butler’s last surviving granddaughter, to the General’s home, to celebrate the birthday of the Marine Corps. For more on the history of Marple, visit the Marple Historical Society website and Facebook page, and join the Society to keep up-to-date on future events www.MarpleHistoricalSociety.org M

After being passed over for a promotion in 1931, he retired, and bought a house on Goshen Road in Newtown Square. Freed of military constraints, he spoke out publicly on war profiteering and military adventurism. His views were distilled in a book titled War Is a Racket, in which he wrote: “I spent 33 years… in active military service,...most of my time as a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers… I was a racketeer; a gangster for capitalism.” Butler died in 1940, and is buried in his hometown of West Chester. His wife lived on into the 1960’s at their Newtown Square home, and then his son and later a granddaughter lived www.AnnieWhittington.com annie@AnnieWhittington.com November 2019

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A Tugboat from Trash Written by Liz Burnett Photos courtesy of Rick Rickert

ick Rickert, a Newtown Square resident since 2009, has been creating art ever since he could hold a pencil. He took many art courses at the Philadelphia College of Art, and enjoys working with acrylics, color pencils, and watercolors, carving wood, and making jewelry. Rick creates art because it relaxes him. Every artistic creation has first come to him in a dream. After four straight nights of vividly dreaming about a tugboat, he realized that he had to make it a reality.

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He had never built a tugboat — or even set foot on one! After extensive internet research, he chose the tugboat he found most interesting: It was 50' Long x 23' Wide and 52' High. He built it to ½" to 1' scale, with no printed plans because the plans were already in his head.

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Over four months, Rick spent 840 hours building his 25"L x 11½"W x 26"H tugboat. It’s unique because 95% of it is made from “found materials” (people’s trash) that he repurposed. The only purchased materials were glue, paint, ¼" nails, and the rubber tires that hang off each side of the hull. Those tires came from www.HarborModels.com. The spotlight near the top of the mast was created from a discarded eye drops bottle. The port holes are ¾" spiral keyrings; the windows are pieces of packaging blister pack. The

deck ropes are from discarded venetian blinds. Anchor chains are discarded costume jewelry. The fire extinguishers were carved from pencils painted red. A piece of black wire served as a hose whose tip was painted silver, to look like a nozzle. People who’ve seen it and have worked on or around real tugboats have said it’s “spot on” in detail. When asked why he named his tugboat NAUTi BOY, Rick said, “Well, if a boy is being a schoolyard bully and pushing people around, he’s being naughty. A tugboat is a NAUTical vessel that pushes boats around in a harbor.” NAUTi BOY is now permanently displayed in a museum-quality case in Rick’s house. Model boat builders can request an appointment to see Rick’s “tugboat from trash” in person by calling him at 267-280-7249. If you’d like to share your creative hobby or an interesting story in this “Tell Me About It” feature, please send your suggestions to Liz Burnett at LBurnett@BestVersionMedia.com. M

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Expert Contributor Written by Andrew Martella Martella Electric

Smoke Detectors Save Lives! Are Yours Protecting You?

moke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors can typically provide effective protection for 8 to 10 years. Just because they’re low-maintenance “appliances,” that doesn’t mean you should completely forget about them. They’re designed, after all, to save lives! They deserve your occasional attention. There are a few ways you can easily determine the age of your units. First, visually inspect the detectors. If they’re yellowish in color or are faded, chances are they’re over 10 years old. You can also look on the back of the unit, where you may find the manufacture date. After you’ve determined if your units are expired, you can choose from a variety of replacement options.

Today, there are units that talk, have lights and have sealed lithium batteries that last 10 years. Some smoke detectors can be operated only by battery. Others are “hardwired” 120-volt only. Some hardwired units can also have a 120-volt battery backup. All three of these styles can be equally life-saving, and therefore, valuable investments in your family’s future. A very effective use of your detector units is to have them electrically interconnected. The benefit of that type of installation is when one detector is activated, all other units on the system are also activated. This allows someone who’s on the second floor of the home to know there’s an event to respond to even if it was the detector in the basement that was initially activated.

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For homes with a burglar alarm system, there’s now an option to interface that system with the home’s smoke detectors, and in the event of a fire, the system will place a call to the local fire department. For maximum protection of your family and home, every bedroom should have a smoke detector. And all common areas on each floor of the home, including the basement, should have a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Whatever level of protection your smoke detectors offer, it’s very important to change the batteries once a year. The exception to that rule is if your units have 10-year sealed lithium batteries, in which case be sure to keep a record of when those batteries were installed and the date they’ll expire out 10 years. Andrew Martella, Sr., is the owner of Martella Electric Company in Broomall, and an Expert Contributor of Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine. Andrew Martella can be reached by email to MartellaElectric@rcn.com or by phone at 484-997-3097. M

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November Real Estate

Homes Recently Sold In Marple Township Address

Sold Price Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Acres

3 Kenny Circle . . . . . . . . $775,000 . . . 4 . . . 2.5+ . . 4,012 . . 0.42 143 Sylvan Drive . . . . . . . $322,000 . . . 3 . . . 1.5 . . 1,613 . . 0.30 8 Barleycorn Drive . . . . . . $660,000 . . . 4 . . . 3.5 . . 4,246 . . 0.35 325 S Bobbin Mill Lane . . . . $475,000 . . . 5 . . . 2.5 . . 2,641 . . 0.27 15 S Malin Road . . . . . . . $205,000 . . . 3 . . . .2 . . . 1,624 . . 0.22 42 James Road . . . . . . . . $389,007 . . . 3 . . . .2 . . . 1,752 . . 0.26 2626 Radcliffe Road . . . . . $405,000 . . . 4 . . . 2.5 . . 2,050 . . 0.33 2744 S Kent Road . . . . . . . $540,000 . . . 4 . . . .3 . . . 2,008 . . 0.80 2752 Brierwood Road . . . . $263,000 . . . 2 . . . 1.5 . . 1,721 . . 0.40 2799 Highland Avenue . . . $363,000 . . . 4 . . . .2 . . . 2,072 . . 0.33 421 S New Ardmore Avenue . $350,000 . . . 3 . . . .2 . . . 1,234 . . 0.30 313 Candlewood Road . . . $400,000 . . . 3 . . . .2 . . . 1,614 . . 0.27 56 Cornell Circle . . . . . . . $262,000 . . . 3 . . . 2.5 . . 1,637 . . 0.28 106 Ferguson Avenue . . . . $349,900 . . . 3 . . . 2.5 . . 2,464 . . 0.39 1250 Cedar Grove Road . . $560,000 . . . 6 . . . 2.5+ . . 4,096 . . 1.94 2521 Gilbert Street . . . . . . $361,000 . . . 4 . . . 2.5 . . 1,969 . . 0.09 106 S Sproul Road . . . . . . $295,000 . . . 4 . . . 1.5 . . 1,218 . . 0.14

Let us know and we’ll promote them on this Real Estate Home Sales Data page every month. Contact: Bob Blaisse at BBlaisse@BestVersionMedia.com Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. The data does not represent the listings of any one agent or agency but represents the activity of the entire real estate community in the area. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in the magazine is separate from the statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

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November 2019 Calendar of Events Fri. November 1 through Sun. January 5

Mon. November 11 Rain or Shine

Sat. November 16

Three Fairy Tales Reimagined

60th Annual Veterans Day Parade

Pet Walk-In Vaccine Clinic

@Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd, Chadds Ford

@State Street, Media

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A new exhibit that includes more than 100 drawings illustrated by 35 artists exploring the enduring stories of Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Special exhibition-themed programs and events include Children’s ReadAloud Tours, First Sunday Fairy Tale Fun, Stroller Tours and craft activities. Time: Daily 9:30am - 4:30pm Cost: $6 - $18

This annual parade to honor our Veterans begins at State and Jackson Streets, and finishes in front of the Delaware County Courthouse. Time: 11:11am Cost: FREE

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Low-cost pet vaccines, microchips, flea and tick prevention, heartworm testing & more. Time: 9am - 1pm Cost: Rabies and other vaccines: $15 (cash only)

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Sat. November 16

1st Annual Shopping Showcase

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@Ellis Athletic Center Gymnasium 3843 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square Presented by the Newtown Square Business Association, this pre-Holiday shopping event will connect the community with Newtown Square shops and businesses. Shop from the vendor tables, enjoy the tasty foods for sale, allow your children to investigate real Fire Trucks. Time: 12 - 5pm Cost: FREE to browse!

Thurs. November 7

Maddi’s Bag 6th Annual Shop 4 CHOP @477 Brinton Lake Rd, Thornton Enjoy cocktails and light fare all under one cozy roof. Browse and purchase the wares of 20+ pop-up shops. This event celebrates the survival, strength and gratitude of pediatric trauma patients, and all proceeds go to The Maddi’s Bag Child Life Fund and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Time: 9am - 2pm; 5 - 10pm Cost: $10

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17th Annual Jazz by Night Celebration Fri. November 15

Designer Bag Bingo

Sat. & Sun. November 9 & 10

@Community Masonic Hall 2274 West Chester Pike, Broomall

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards @Linvilla Orchards 37 Knowlton Rd, Media Fun for the whole family! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season, featuring local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples. Pick out the perfect pumpkin, pick your own apples, run through the corn maze or straw bale maze, try an apple slingshot, play pumpkin toss, see the barnyard animals, and take a hayride. Time: Sat. 9am - 8pm; Sun. 9am - 6pm Cost: FREE but some activities require ticket purchase

First-ever Designer Bag Bingo to help Marple Newtown High School’s Cheerleaders cover costs to attend February’s National competition in Florida. Show your support by attending this fun event! Bring your own drinks and snacks. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Bingo starts at 7pm Cost: $30

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@Downtown Media Every restaurant will have live music to warm up the winter night with hot jazz. 19 indoor stages. Free parking at all metered spaces. Make reservations today at your favorite Media restaurant and enjoy dinner before the show! Time: 6pm - 1am Cost: $15 - $20

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Sun. November 24

Fri. November 29

Sun. December 1

Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show

Holiday Stroll & Festival of Lights

@Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center 9000 Parkview Dr, Haverford

@The Town Tree outside the Armory, Church and State Streets, Media

6th Annual Santa Parade & 1- Mile Fun Run/Walk

Looking for gifts as unique as your loved ones? You’ll find them among the handcrafted work of 60+ artists. Crafts include basketry, ceramics, photography, jewelry, sculptures and more made from wood, glass, leather, fiber, paint, paper and mixed media. This juried invitational event, hosted by The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen, showcases some of the finest arts and crafts in the tri-state area and beyond. Time: 10am - 5pm Cost: $5 Admission Fee ($2 discount for showing any ad for this event)

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Holiday music by The Brass Works starts at 4pm by the Town Tree. The Festival of Lights begins when the Town Tree is lit at 5pm, and all of State Street is illuminated for the holidays. Media’s Strolling Postman will be up and down State Street during the Festival of Lights, 5-8pm. Children can give Mr. Postman their letters to Santa with their name and address, and Santa will write them from the North Pole! (No postage required.) Time: 4 - 8pm Cost: FREE

Block Party on Veterans Square between State and Front Streets starts at 2:30pm. The Fun Run/Walk starts at 4:15pm. Parade and costume contest starts at 5pm and requires advance registration. (Register at the Block Party between 2:30-4pm.) A fun day for the whole family with music, performers, floats, cars, dancers, Santa and Mrs. Claus and surprises. Time: 2:30 - 6:30pm Cost: FREE (Parade “Admission Fee” is a non-perishable donation for Media Food Bank or an unwrapped gift for local kids in need.)

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Sat. November 30

Lego Club Thur. November 28 THANKSGIVING DAY

PA Antique Car Club “Frostbite Run” Road Rally @Thomas Massey House 469 Lawrence Rd, Broomall Local owners of 300+ antique and modified vehicles continue their 40+ year annual tradition of inviting the community to socialize with them over coffee and donuts. Costumed volunteers will provide tours of the Thomas Massey House and answer questions about colonial cooking as you enjoy the aromas of bread and pies baking and a turkey roasting. Time: 8 - 11:30am Cost: FREE

610 -353-3644 / www.ThomasMasseyHouse.org

@Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Rd, Broomall

Sat. December 7

Colonial Christmas

Kids ages 6-11 are invited to join Mr. Dustin in creating amazing Lego structures on various themes. Legos will be supplied. No fee but registration is required in advance by calling the library or by registering in person at the Circulation Desk. Time: 1:30 - 3pm Cost: FREE

@Thomas Massey House 469 Lawrence Rd, Broomall Come and enjoy Christmas as it was celebrated in the Colonial period. Time: 1 - 4pm Cost: FREE

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From the Air Answer (pg. 6): The construction site in Marple Township at the coming Mid-County Shopping Center, West Chester Pk and 476, shows the advantage of a new “Giant” supermarket coming to Marple Township.

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Expert Contributor Written by Mike Brady LPL Financial

Do’s and Don’ts for Saving Money When Planning a Trip

s we move past the beautiful fall weather and into the winter, many people plan a trip or vacation to someplace warm. When you combine the cost of a trip with holiday season spending, it’s very easy to get financially overwhelmed. Imagine coming home refreshed from a wonderful vacation, made even more satisfying because you saved 20 - 30% on its cost. That CAN happen, with a little planning and by following these tips. WHEN you travel can make a difference. Book a trip during the off-season or the “shoulder seasons” adjoining an off-season.

Hotels and air carriers hike their prices in peak season, so avoid that time. Dates immediately before and after winter holidays are ones to avoid! The same goes for HOW you travel. You can often realize some savings by booking your lodging and airfare separately. Allinclusive trips and package deals are not necessarily cheaper. Consider sharing a condo or home with friends or relatives. That can often greatly reduce your lodging costs. You can usually also reduce your airfare cost by limiting yourself to just a carry-on (when possible, of course) because many airlines now charge a fee for each checked bag. Consider nearby alternative airports. Understand that the nextbest way to get to your destination may be hundreds of dollars cheaper than the best way, at very little inconvenience to you. Review options from surrounding airports that may be more reasonable than flying out of Philadelphia: Trenton, Atlantic City and possibly even Baltimore could provide some savings.

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Pre-trip preparations may also reduce its cost. If you’ll be traveling to a foreign country, consult with a foreign exchange specialist, to learn about possible ways to convert currency that cost less than by using a bank. Before departing on your trip, stock up on clothes, sunscreen, toiletries, and other essentials that may be more expensive at your destination. Several months before your trip, get and/or consistently use your rewards credit card, to amass points that will cover airfare or hotel costs.

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Following some of or all these tips can help you have happy memories before, during and after your trip or vacation, even when your credit card statement arrives in the mail! M

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1st Annual Shopping Showcase Saturday, November 16 A New Tradition in Newtown Square @ Ellis Athletic Center Gymnasium, 12 to 5pm Written by Liz Burnett

The Newtown Square Business Association invites all Friends & Neighbors to its pre-Holiday Season shopping event to connect the Marple Newtown community with businesses in Newtown Square. All are invited to visit The Ellis Athletic Center Gymnasium on the Ellis Preserve, at 3843 West Chester Pk., Newtown Square. Come out on Sat., Nov. 16 (12-5pm) to shop from vendor tables and to enjoy some tasty foods, with a real fire truck on site for the kids to investigate. The Newtown Square Business Association (NSBA) is a nonprofit organization of members from local businesses and organizations that encourage local shopping. The NSBA sponsors community projects, monthly luncheons, breakfasts and business networking receptions for its members and non-members to compare goals and to develop solutions that benefit local residents served by local businesses. For more information see www.NSPBA.com. M

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