Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine, August 2021

Marple

2021 August

FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

The Scholl Family

Loving Life in Marple

Cover photo by Sierra Clark Photography www.SierraClarkPhoto.com

Bringing People Together

Real Estate

Homes Recently Sold in Marple Address

Sold Price

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Baths

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2889 Dorman Avenue . . . . . . $503,888 . . . 4 . . . . 3 . . . . 2,169 . . . 0.25 2747 Brierwood Road . . . . . . $314,000 . . . 2 . . . 1.5 . . . 1,021 . . . 0.19 119 Holly Road . . . . . . . . . . $501,000 . . . 3 . . . 2.5 . . . 1,861 . . . 0.28 140 Cypress Drive . . . . . . . . $420,000 . . . 4 . . . 2.5 . . . 2,037 . . . 0.32 2994 Gradyville Road . . . . . . $700,000 . . . 3 . . . 2.5 . . . 3,500 . . . 0.91 213 Croftridge Drive . . . . . . . $530,000 . . . 4 . . . 2.5+ . . . 3,594 . . . 0.57 2188 Winding Way . . . . . . . . $389,900 . . . 3 . . . 1.5 . . . 1,234 . . . 0.41 3 Willowbrook Road . . . . . . . $500,000 . . . 3 . . . 1.5 . . . 2,108 . . . 1.24 226 Foxcroft Road . . . . . . . . $620,500 . . . 4 . . . 2.5 . . . 2,666 . . . 0.90 107 Fox Hollow Lane . . . . . . . $870,000 . . . 4 . . . 4.5 . . . 5,448 . . . 0.33 25 Summit Avenue . . . . . . . . $385,000 . . . 3 . . . 1.5 . . . 1,164 . . . 0.14 2950 Old Cedar Grove Road . . $460,000 . . . 3 . . . 1.5 . . . 1,345 . . . 0.52 608 Rose Hill Road . . . . . . . . $410,000 . . . 3 . . . . 1 . . . . 1,226 . . . 0.52 111 Holly Road . . . . . . . . . . $459,600 . . . 3 . . . 2.5 . . . 2,289 . . . 0.19 169 Morton Avenue . . . . . . . $275,000 . . . 2 . . . 1.5 . . . . 888 . . . . 0.11 710 Cedar Grove Road . . . . . $800,000 . . . 4 . . . 2.5 . . . 3,552 . . . 0.48 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 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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Dear Friends & Neighbors, What a summer! No room at the beach, on planes or trains, and traffic again on West Chester Pike!

We’re charging back out after the world pandemic took center stage for too long. It’s great to see our friends and neighbors more regularly again.

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PUBLISHER: Bob Blaisse EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER: Liz Burnett CONTENT COORDINATOR: Holly Stupak EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Lisa Jeffries DESIGNER: Kim Cesati CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER: Sierra Clark, Sierra Clark Photography, www.SierraClarkPhoto.com COVER PHOTO STYLISTS: Mary Rosato, Salon Bella CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Bob Blaisse, Holly Stupak, Sheila Turner-Hilliard, Liz Burnett, Doug Humes, Donna Dybus, Andrew Martella, Tom Rafferty, Jeremy Sirkin, Deborah M. Truscello, Esq. ADVERTISING

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ON THE COVER The Scholl Family at Splash Club in Broomall

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2021 August

FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

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Bringing People Together

This month begins our fourth year of publishing Marple Friends & Neighbors in print and online at www.MarpleMag.com. And also our neighboring hometown magazine, Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors, is online at www.NewtownSquareMag.com. The 37th issue of each magazine now makes a combined 74 issues with Marple Newtown residents on a cover!

Look online to get reacquainted with the Marple families we introduced you to in our past issues. And go look at Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors online, to see how many Newtown Square families you know who found themselves on the cover of their hometown magazine.

Every month, Readers tell me how they look forward to each new issue. In every case, after a few kind comments, every Reader gets around to saying the same thing: “You know, I actually have known more than several of the families on the cover.” How great is that! Well, of course they do. We’re all social beings. We’re friends. And we’re neighbors. But we don’t realize just how many people we know in our community through our work or volunteer service, schools or sports, or our family members. Whether taking walks, shopping locally or worshiping together, over years of living in Marple, we become connected far more than we realize. And that’s at the root of our magazine’s motto: Bringing People Together.

I know you’ll enjoy this issue of Marple Friends & Neighbors. After all, you’re one of us. And I hope you feel the same way about our advertising Sponsors seen on these pages of your hometown magazine. They’re one of us too.

Enjoy the best-of-the-rest of this summer. Shop Local. And whenever possible, please try to do business first with our advertising Sponsors who truly deserve our support.

Bob Blaisse Publisher

Dear Residents, August is often calm and quiet. It's a time to relax before the hustle and bustle of the school year. Before this summer comes to an end, I hope you can squeeze in a few more fun activities and celebrations.

Our Calendar of Events on page 28 has some great ideas!

Did you know it’s National Golf Month? Celebrate at Paxon Hollow Country Club for a round of golf and then a delicious meal on the patio at Anthony’s. The party continues as we say “Cheers to 3 Years” of Bringing People Together through our Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine. The Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade was a huge success, and we have the full recap about winners. This month’s featured family is the Scholls, whom you may know if you belong to the Splash Club. And our Business Profile highlights Bryn Mawr Glass, which has been our area’s expert glass company for the past 65 years.

We are looking for more Marple families, individuals and organizations to feature in our magazine. If you’d like to nominate someone, please email me at hstupak@bestverionmedia.com.

Holly Stupak Content Coordinator

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Marple’s Expert Contributors Accounting & Tax Preparation Jack Del Pizzo, CPA Del Pizzo & Associates 2098 W Chester Pike #101, Broomall 610-356-2590 JRD@DelPizzo.com www.DelPizzo.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

Automotive Repairs & Service Jack Crowley, Jr. C&J Automotive Specialists 99 S. Newtown Street Rd, Newtown Square 610-616-2411 JCrowleyJR@CandJAutoRepair.com www.CandJAutoRepair.com

Family Law Trial Attorney Deborah M. Truscello, Esq. Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello 610-892-4940 DmtofLaw@gmail.com www.TruscelloLaw.com

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

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

Chiropractic Care Rehabilitation Dr. Marc Belitsky, D.C., D.A.C.R.B. Broomall Total Health Center 2633 West Chester Pike, Broomall 610-353-2220 BroomallTH@gmail.com www.SpineDr.org

Funeral Home Robert L. D’Anjolell, Jr., F.D. DANJOLELL Memorial Homes 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall 610-356-4200 RobJr@DANJOLELL.com www.DANJOLELL.com

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

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

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

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

Senior Living & Housing Lindsey Poeth, CSA Oasis Senior Advisors – Main Line Malvern 484-947-4266 LPoeth@YourOasisAdvisor.com www.OasisSeniorAdvisors.com/Mainline

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

Tree Care and Inspection Jeremy Sirkin Executive Tree Care Broomall 484-451- 8900 Sales@Executive-TreeCare.com www.Executive-TreeCare.com

Plumbing Service, Residential / Commercial Ryan Corbett, Master Plumber Dream Team Home Services 3703 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square 610-609-7771 Service@DreamTeamPA.com www.DreamTeamPA.com

Veterinary Care & Animal Welfare Donna Dybus, Clinic Director The Spayed Club Veterinary Clinic 800 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill 484-540-8436 Info@TheSpayedClubClinic.org www.TheSpayedClubClinic.org

Residential Door Installation Paul Barrett PB Contracting Company, LLC Broomall 484-466-3221 DoorsAndWindows@PBContracting.com www.PBContracting.com

Waterproofing & Weatherization David Linn Cook Weatherproofing Plus, Inc. Marple Newtown 610-325-0596 Info@Weatherproofing-Plus.com www.Weatherproofing-Plus.com Expert Contributors needed!

Medical, Catering, Real Estate, Fitness, Public Adjuster, Education, Vacations, Landscaping, Home Health Care, Mortgages, Financial Planning, etc. Professionals may contact: Bob Blaisse: 610-453-5536 or BBlaisse@BestVersionMedia.com

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Expert Contributor Written by Donna Dybus, Clinical Director The Spayed Club Veterinary Clinic

TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return)

A Win/Win for Cats and Humans in the Community

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hey go by many names: strays, ferals, alley cats, community cats, etc. Stray cats were socialized or friendly to people at some point in their life. Feral cats have either never had any contact with people or their contact was negative or has diminished over time. Alley cat is a term for any cat that hangs out in alleyways, usually looking for food or shelter. A community cat — the term used most today — can be friendly, feral or somewhere in between.

Whatever name you choose, all of these cats are unowned, homeless and free-roaming. The lucky ones may have a caretaker who provides some food and outdoor shelter. However, those cats are all simply trying to survive against all odds. But these community cats are capable of reproducing at an alarming rate.

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Consider these facts: • A female cat as young as 4 months old can go into heat and become pregnant.

• A female cat typically goes into heat 2 - 3 times a year.

• The average size litter is 4 kittens.

It’s estimated that there are over 400,000 unowned, homeless, free-roaming community cats in the Philadelphia area!

So it’s not too surprising that many people consider these cats to be pests, nuisances and the scourge of the neighborhood.

Community cats may dig and mess up gardens and backyards, but they have been unjustly blamed for spreading disease. Most diseases that infect cats can only be spread from cat-to-cat.

Most intestinal parasites are species-specific. And most rabies infections result from bats, skunks and foxes. Furthermore, the decline in bird species is due more to habitat destruction, pollution and climate change than to cats.

Considering the rate at which community cats reproduce, however, that population needs to be addressed. Here’s three options, each of which has consequences: • Ignore the situation. ➡ Cats will multiply exponentially, and become unwanted neighbors.

• Catch all cats and have them killed. ➡ This solution is not only inhumane, it’s very costly and it’s unlikely all cats will be caught. This also allows rodents to multiply while new cats are filling the “vacuum.“ • Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) ➡ The cat population reduces over time as sick cats are euthanized and healthy cats are neutered and vaccinated before being returned. Rodent populations are kept in check. Cats roam less, mate less and fight less.

The only effective and humane solution to community cat overpopulation is TNR. Ending the cats’ breeding cycles allows them to live out their natural lives without the negative mating behaviors of fighting and howling. Studies confirm that once TNR is effectively active within a cat community, reproduction and mating behaviors are reduced or potentially stopped, and the cats’ relationship with their community neighbors improves.

A win for the community cats and a win for the community! M

Student of the Month

s n o i t a l u C ongrat August Sproul Lanes Student of the Month Maggie Doogan, August Sproul Lanes Student of the Month Photo courtesy of Chrissie Doogan

The August Sproul Lanes Student of the Month is Maggie Doogan, who will be a Senior at Cardinal O’Hara High School this fall. Maggie received a Certificate of Achievement, and a “Pizza Bowl” gift certificate courtesy of Sproul Lanes, our Sponsor of this program.

Maggie has demonstrated Excellence in Service to local communities in many ways. For the past two summers, she has worked as a Swim Instructor for Marple Friends & Neighbors Sponsor Speer Swim School. Owner Emily Speer enthusiastically reports that Maggie “keeps her commitments and is great with kids!” Maggie has also helped coach many of Emily’s daughter’s friends in basketball camp.

Since Maggie’s freshman year at O’Hara, she has honed her own basketball skills while serving as a Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team member. She also plays on O’Hara’s Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team.

Despite the “unusual” 2020 – 2021 school year, Maggie’s basketball team — O’Hara’s Lady Lions — won the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) 5A State Championship on March 27. In her senior year, Maggie hopes to have the honor and responsibility of serving in a leadership position as Team Captain.

Maggie’s willingness and ability to give back to the local community has been nurtured by her family’s tradition of helping in local food bank kitchens, to make meals for the homeless. Maggie was also an Altar Server for her church when she was in 7th and 8th grades. And as a Community Service Corps (CSC) member at O’Hara, Maggie participates in outreach programs such as Operation Santa Claus (gifts for children who live in local shelters) and Big Buddy (helping and mentoring a local 2nd-grader).

Written by Liz Burnett

Maggie Doogan!

Nominate the Next Student of the Month!

Any student in grades 7–12 who resides within the borders of the Marple Newtown School District can be nominated by a parent, teacher or other adult who’s familiar with the student. Send an email to SOTM@SproulLanes.com explaining several reasons why the student excels in Service to friendship, school or other local communities. Academic or athletic excellence may be considered but is not required. The Winner will be featured in next month's magazine and will also receive a Sproul Lanes Pizza Bowl Gift Certificate good for 2 hours of bowling for up to 10 people plus pizza, sodas, snacks and free shoe rental. M

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Perhaps Maggie’s favorite school subject — Math — will influence her choice for a college major. One thing Maggie knows for sure, however, is that she wants to play basketball in college!

Your Friends & Neighbors in the Marple Newtown community congratulate you on this award, Maggie! And we thank you for keeping your commitments to serve your local communities in so many ways.

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Bringing People Together Written by Bob Blaisse, Publisher

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After Three Years of Bringing People Together, You Know Who to Thank for Our Hometown Magazine

n page 3, I mentioned this issue of Marple Friends & Neighbors now launches our fourth year of hometown pride in Bringing People Together in print and online at www.MarpleMag.com. My hometown pride has me sharing it again, with this same necessary qualifier: This free monthly hometown pride magazine would never have launched without the support of business leaders who value the residents of Marple as being vital to the success of their business.

After three years, your hometown magazine is a success of social media in print. We have A Party that is hometown pride.

And the proof is in how we are rewarding our hometown Sponsors who make it all possible. Of course we are because they deserve a reward, our business, for taking a bet on us and choosing to use a portion of their limited marketing budget to let us know how important we are to them by their agreement to fund our hometown magazine.

You see the ads of our Sponsors on these pages every month.

This month, on the Third Anniversary of our magazine, may I ask for your mindful review of our Sponsors. See their business names below, businesses you recognize, and some you have only recently come to know. Consider the choice each business makes every month, to sponsor Marple, to make our hometown magazine possible. If you truly enjoy receiving your hometown magazine for free each month, consider letting some of these Sponsors know your appreciation, perhaps even by choosing to do business with them first whenever possible.

And let them know why with intention.

This month look for our Sponsors’ ads with intention, just as they have intended to make it possible for our magazine to come to you each month in the mail and online at www.MarpleMag.com. M

Bob Blaisse

Publisher, Marple Friends & Neighbors

The Current Honor Roll of Marple Sponsors Broomall Eye Care

Freddy’s (Broomall)

Ryan Tree Care

Broomall Total Health Center

Fritsch’s Liberty Service Center

S. Pancoast Top Soil & Mulches

Bryn Mawr Glass

Jacquette’s Bakery

Salon Bella

C&J Automotive Specialists

Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello

Scott’s Fireplace Products

Carpet Warehouse

Len Sciulli & Sons

Sierra Clark Photography

Casey’s Public House

Marple Dental

Speer Swim School

Countywide Generators, LLC

Marple Pub

Splash Club

D&K Appliances

Martella Electric

Sproul Lanes

DANJOLELL Memorial Homes

O’Donnell Roofing Co.

Stars & Stripes Tactical

Del Pizzo & Associates

Oasis Senior Advisors Mainline

The Spayed Club Veterinary Clinic

Delco Steaks

PB Contracting

Weatherproofing Plus, Inc.

Dream Team Home Services

Rafferty Painting & General Contracting

Weinstein Bath & Kitchen Showroom

Executive Tree Care First Class Auto Tags and Service

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Where Are We?

Can You Spot it From the Air? Publisher’s Note: You probably can “Spot It From the Air” this month, so please do me a favor, spot us a new drone pilot to replace our friend Chris Stack who retired as our Drone Pilot. I have a new idea for this regular monthly feature but it will require an FAA-licenced Drone Pilot, and there is far more of them around than you think. Now that people are coming together again, I want to take this feature to a higher level by bringing local groups and organizations into the picture, with aerial photos of people gathering for business or pleasure.

Can You Spot It From the Air will return soon with People, Places and Things to see from the air, with a new puzzling approach to help readers land safely on the answer to our monthly location in question: Can You Spot It From the Air? Keep watching in the months ahead. And please contact me if you are or if know of a local FAA-licensed drone pilot. Call me at 610-453-5536 or send email to BBlaisse@BestVersionMedia.com. M

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Resident Feature

The Scholl Family: Loving Life in Marple Written by Holly Stupak Photos by Sierra Clark Photography www.SierraClarkPhoto.com

This month we are excited to introduce you to the Scholl Family: Tracy, Al and their son Lachlan, whose family motto is Don’t be a legacy, live your legacy. Whether it’s riding roller coasters, visiting Atlantic City or laughing with friends at Splash Club, this is a family whose legacy includes knowing how to have fun.

Tracy and Al moved to Marple in 2009. Their paths first crossed back in 2007 at Tysons Corner Mall in Virginia. Tracy was managing the Ralph Lauren men’s clothing store where Al was a frequentcustomer. But much to Tracy’s frustration, he never bought anything.

“I worked on commission, so it was very annoying that he didn't buy a single item,” joked Tracy.

By frequenting the store often, Al got to know Tracy and discovered she’d never had a massage or facial before. Lucky for him, a friend owned a salon and he set up a spa appointment for her. Appreciative of the gesture, Tracy agreed to go out with Al. “Once we started dating, our relationship moved at top speed,” said Al. “It was definitely a sprint, not a marathon!”

Originally from Bala Cynwyd, Tracy graduated from Lower Merion High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Temple University. While at Temple, she was a co-founder of the Black Artistic Society of Soulful Expressionists (BASSE). The group organized talent shows on campus for artists to come and perform — mostly poetry readings. “Although I didn’t consider myself to have a lot of artistic talent, I've always appreciated the arts,” Tracy said. She also discovered a love of history, especially Egypt and its 18th Dynasty, the era in which ancient Egypt achieved the peak of its power. “I love history. It’s fascinating to learn about, and I love watching historical dramas!”

After college, Tracy moved around a bit, living in New York, Chicago, South Africa and eventually the Washington DC/ northern Virginia area. “When one of my former professors invited me to the Congressional Black Caucus convention in DC, I jumped at the opportunity,” she said. “I had some great experiences during my time in DC: I met Rosa Parks, Bill 10 Marple Friends & Neighbors / Bringing People Together

Al and Tracy Scholl

Clinton and Al Gore. And through networking, I was ultimately offered a job at a political fundraising firm.” Today, Tracy can be found at Chateau Blu Hair Salon in Newtown Square where she’s the Salon Manager. “The best part of my job is connecting with people in the community,” she said. “I love the meaningful conversations I get to have with customers.”

Meanwhile, Al grew up in Lynchburg, VA, the youngest of seven children. He graduated from William Campbell High School where he excelled in basketball and football. He was a member of the Beta Club, an academic club that promotes citizenship, character and service. Although he was offered a scholarship to play basketball at a small college in Virginia, he opted for American University in DC where he earned his BS in Environmental Science in 1994. During college he became a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity whose chapter was active in fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis. Going to school and living in DC also sparked an interest in politics, and in 1996, he earned a certificate from the Public Affairs Lobbying Institute and became a volunteer with Virginia Republican Senator John Warner’s campaign.

Ultimately, Al wanted to have a career in environmental science. For the past 10 years, he has been working in business development of advanced energy technology at CTC Global.

Headquartered in California, the company develops, certifies and deploys advanced technologies that electric utilities use to improve the efficiency, capacity, reliability and resiliency of the electric power grid worldwide. In his current role, he travels to engineering firms along the east coast, to sell CTC Global’s technology and train clients’ employees. “It’s encouraging to witness and be part of the energy sector transitioning into a more efficient, sustainable modern energy grid,” Al said.

Tracy and Al enjoyed their time living and working in DC, but after they were married and their son Lachlan was born in 2009, they made the move to Marple, to be closer to Tracy’s family. “Marple is the perfect place to raise a family!” she said. “We love our neighborhood because it’s one of the last untouched forests in Broomall. We have everything from beavers to coyotes to bears in our backyard.” With their home here feeling like it’s out in the country, someday they hope to add a chicken coop or even raise dairy goats.

Living in Marple has worked out well for Al’s job, too. With his territory being along the east coast, he can easily get to New York and DC. “Whether it’s for work or to visit family, I love getting back to the metropolitan DC area,” he said. “And Marple actually reminds me of Lynchburg, VA, so it feels like continued on page 12

Lachlan enjoying the Splash Club water slide

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Resident Feature science and excels in those subjects at school. Active in sports, he plays flag football and lacrosse for the Marple Tigers, and is a wrestler. His parents say he’s a jokester and is always up for an adventure, whether it’s skateboarding, paddle boarding or swimming. And the whole family likes to spend summer days at Splash Club in Broomall where they’ve been members since it opened three years ago. “Splash is the premier staycation in Broomall,” said Al. “It’s got beautiful scenery and all kinds of delicious food. We love it there!”

Al, Tracy and Lachlan

home.” He has enjoyed getting involved in the community here through Marple Presbyterian Church, where he, Tracy and Lachlan have been members for the past several years.

Just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Al became an elder and a part of their church’s hospitality committee. “Now that things are getting back to normal, I’m really looking forward to getting back to making those social connections and contributing to the community through our church,” he said.

Marple has also been a great place for the Scholl family to raise their son Lachlan, who will soon be a 6th-grader at Paxon Hollow Middle School. Lachlan has an aptitude for math and

When they’re not spending time at Splash, the Scholls are an active family who love hiking, fishing and walking their 6-yearold Pit Bull Khalessi (named after a character on one of their favorite shows, Game of Thrones). Annually, they like to visit Atlantic City, and this past year they took a special trip to Universal Studios and Volcano Bay, to celebrate Mother’s Day. Riding roller coasters was the perfect thing for their thrill-seeking family to do on a vacation!

We thank the Scholl family for sharing their story with us and for showing us what it means to live their legacy here in Broomall.

Do you know a Broomall family, individual or nonprofit group who should become known by our community? Make your nominations for upcoming feature articles by emailing your ideas to Holly Stupak at HStupak@BestVersionMedia.com. M

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or that the law is dictated by common sense. Remember the adage that only a fool has himself for a client. The law can be very complicated.

The primary reason to have a legal consult is to afford yourself the time that may be needed to deal with a budding scenario properly and with the benefit of counsel moving forward while the legal issue is developing. Forewarned is forearmed. Avoid procrastination over seeing a lawyer and/or the most attractive desire to save money. A quick consult can save you a lot of heartache, time and money in the long run. Innocent or seemingly innocuous mistakes can be avoided. The chances increase significantly for a more successful outcome when you have the benefit of legal counsel. Sometimes attorneys cannot go back in time and correct those mistakes. The legal world and all that comes with it can be very technical in nature. People may rely on what seems to be common sense decisions. The danger is not knowing proper procedure or what is required under the law and what should or should not be done.

For example, the initial application for social security disability benefits is done without legal counsel. Legal counsel does not become applicable unless benefits are denied at the initial stage and an appeal needs to be taken. You have 60 days from the date on the letter from social security to file an appeal. If you consult with an attorney before the initial application, you will be better prepared to handle the application and a better chance of success. The attorney will advise you to include all medical conditions as well as perhaps vision, hearing, weight and other medical conditions that you may not realize are included. Initial applications are, however, sometimes denied.

If you had consulted with an attorney who handles social security disability cases before the initial application, that same attorney would be prepared to handle the appeal. The consultation with an attorney does increase your chances for a successful initial application.

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Business Profile

Glass Experts with a No-Pressure Attitude Written by Holly Stupak Photos courtesy of David Gura The team at Bryn Mawr Glass

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emodeling a bathroom is filled with choices. And when you’re putting the finishing touches in like mirrors and shower doors, those choices can be endless. Good thing we have Experts like Bryn Mawr Glass to help you make your design even better and get the best value for your money.

For the past 24 years, brothers Dave and Lew Gura have owned the area’s expert glass company, going out of their way to meet their customers’ needs. “We like to make the process as short and painless as possible,” said Dave. “When you’re doing a bathroom remodel, we’re typically the last part of the process.

We pride ourselves on making that process quick and easy!”

Founded in 1947 by Lou Pace, Bryn Mawr Glass is one of the oldest glass specialty shops in the Delaware Valley. Dave and Lew worked for Bryn Mawr Glass for many years before they purchased it in 1997, eventually moving it from Bryn Mawr to Havertown, to have more space and serve customers more efficiently. It still has that same neighborhood feel that it always did, and when customers walk in, they are treated like family.

“When it comes to work in general, I like a fun, family atmosphere,” said Lew. “I love meeting new customers and helping them with their projects. We really get to know them.”

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On a typical workday, Lew is in the office, taking care of the orders and shop operations, while Dave is out in the field doing measurements and overseeing job sites. Keeping customers happy and satisfied is Dave’s favorite part of his job. “I’m not a guy who likes projects that linger,” said Dave. “What I like about our glass business is that we can complete multiple jobs in a day and be able to satisfy many customers.”

Delaware County natives, Dave and Lew grew up in Drexel Hill and graduated from Upper Darby High School. Soon after high school, they both began working in the glass business, although Dave did a brief two-year-stint in the welding business. When the opportunity arose to buy Bryn Mawr Glass from the previous owner, Dave said the decision was a no-brainer. “My brother and I both know the glass business really well,” he said. “At that time, the company was struggling, but when we took it over, we were able to turn things around. Now we’re the first company that people call when it comes to glass needs!”

Dave still lives in Drexel Hill with his family, which includes a son and daughter, two stepdaughters and two dogs. Lew, his wife and two daughters live in Broomall. On weekends, they

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both enjoy spending time at the Jersey shore. Dave especially loves taking his boat out in Avalon. “I’m really busy during the week on projects, sometimes 10 a day,” said Dave. “When I get some downtime, I really like to chill out and spend time out on the water.”

Serving Delaware and Chester counties, the company also has a team of technicians, many of whom have been with them for more than 15 years. Office Manager Susie Camarote has been with the team for more than three years. “It’s a great place to work!” she said. “The owners are fantastic and it’s very family oriented.” The Bryn Mawr Glass team is skilled at educating customers on all their options and then tweaking

recommendations, to complete the preferred look. “Not only do we try to give them the most attractive look, but we also concentrate on giving them the best value for their money,” said Lew. Their showroom at 729 West Chester Pike in Havertown contains the latest styles in specialty glass design and a wide variety of products including shower enclosures, windows, doors, table tops and more. They also have a diverse inventory of mirrors — one of their specialties since Bryn Mawr Glass first opened. Many of their products come with a lifetime guarantee as well. “We stand behind our work and want all of our customers to be satisfied,” said Dave. “And, of course, we want those 5-star reviews!”

Come into the shop and their team of glass specialists will work with you to provide the best repair, replacement or installation possible for your project. Whatever your project may be, they’ve got specialty glass design in stock to fit all needs, budgets and styles, and their service comes with a "no-pressure attitude.”

Whether you need a single sheet of glass or are remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, they treat every project with the utmost importance. No project is too big or small for Bryn Mawr Glass. If it’s glass related, they can do it! With over 60 years of combined experience in the glass business, they’ve earned their reputation as a neighborhood shop that gives its customers the best service possible. For more information about all they have to offer, visit their website at www.BrynMawrGlass.com or call 610-853-2990. M

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Cheers to 3 Years!

Written by Holly Stupak

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e’re having a party and you’re invited to celebrate with us! That’s right: Our hometown magazine is turning 3 this month! And our latest checkup indicates that we’re strong, healthy and growing nicely, thanks to our dedicated Publisher Bob Blaisse, who had a vision of Bringing People Together in our hometown.

Best Version Media (BVM) publications have been connecting local communities since 2007. It started with the vision of Dave Durand, Pete Ericksen and Paul Lubinski. The trio developed a small handful of magazines in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area for five years before expanding the business in 2012. Dave now serves as BVM’s Chief Executive Officer; Paul is the company’s Chief Operating Officer; and Pete is their Chief Procurement Officer.

BVM is now one of the fastest-growing companies in the print and digital media industry, and now serves residents and local businesses across the United States and Canada with over 1,000

community magazines in print. In 2020, BVM distributed more than 33 million magazines. That number is expected to continue rising due to BVM’s Mission of Bringing People Together and its post-COVID commitment to helping small businesses grow.

Prior to March 2018, Bob Blaisse had co-founded and helped develop a media business that published designs for signage used by church and school ministries. That business venture had provided the opportunity for Bob to come to know Dave Durand at BVM. In March 2018, Bob called Dave, who immediately asked Bob to join BVM, with the suggestion of a management role that would be better served by Bob after learning the magazine Publisher’s role firsthand. “Dave Durand asked me if I would like to use my first six months to start a BVM magazine in my own hometown,” Bob explained. “Of course, I said, but only if I can launch separate hometown magazines for both Marple and Newtown townships, which have been sister communities developing alongside each other for hundreds of years.”

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Dave agreed and Bob set out to find the Charter Advertising Sponsors needed to gain the green light to launch Marple Friends & Neighbors and Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors in August 2018.

When asked what makes our hometown magazine special, Bob was quick to share what every Reader already knows, “Every month, our Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine combines the best elements of social media and print by sharing positive, family-friendly stories, which are Bringing People Together through hometown pride."

The December 2018 issue of Marple Friends & Neighbors featured The Grosso Family: Rita, Anthony and their three children. “Being in the magazine really got us into the holiday spirit early that year,” said Rita. “The photo shoot was really fun!

The pictures were taken at our home in early November so we quickly took down the Halloween decorations and replaced them with Christmas ones.”

The Grosso children, Chiara, Monica and Joseph, really enjoyed seeing themselves on the cover of the magazine. “When friends and relatives came for holidays, the kids couldn't wait to show them the issue,” added Anthony.

For The Speer Family, it was exciting to be able to share their story with their neighbors. “As FRIENDS & The Speer Family NEIGHBORS the years pass, we are Lovers of the Outdoors and All Things Sports becoming more involved in the Marple community between school, dance, and sports,” said Emily, Owner of Speer Swim School and one of our magazine Sponsors. “Our swim school is also reaching more members of Bringing People Together the community, and we are always meeting new people with whom we can connect on multiple levels. This magazine has helped us learn more about the people we meet in our everyday lives.”

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When their story ran in January 2020, Emily and Ed had four children: Beatrix, Eddie, Daphne and Richie. Since then, they welcomed baby number five, Winnie, to their family!

The Cowley Family, Ali, Shawn, Owen and Brooke, kept their February 2020 cover story a surprise. “It was really fun because when the issue arrived in mailboxes, we received so many texts and calls from family and friends who loved the article,” said Ali. The Cowley Family: Open

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Open to Life’s Windows Ali and Shawn said of Opportunity they look forward to Bringing People Together getting the magazine each month. “I love seeing families I know on the cover,” Ali said, “but it’s also fun to read about others in our community whom I haven’t yet met.”

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In addition to featuring local families, Marple Friends & Neighbors also spotlights local celebrities, entrepreneurs, authors and volunteers. Every month, you’ll also find local events and the latest news on what’s happening around Marple.

What lies ahead for our hometown magazine? Perhaps a Sports section to complement our new www.BVMSports.com website, which reports on local sports from PeeWee to Pro. As our Publisher Bob Blaisse often says, our advertising Sponsors will help us decide. They made it possible for Marple to have a hometown magazine in print and online at www.MarpleMag. com. As our number of Sponsors has grown, so has our magazine page count, which in turn has allowed us to add more Expert Contributors, whom Readers have come to know and trust for their hometown expertise. M

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History Spotlight

The Closest Race in Olympic History Written by Doug Humes Photos courtesy of the Newtown Square Historical Society

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im McKee looked up from the pool at the 1972 Munich Olympics and saw the number “1” next to his name.

He had won the 400 I.M. (Individual Medley) in a time of 4:31:98. After a lifetime of training, the gold medal was his.

Looking down from the stands was his proud father, Alex McKee, who had been an Olympic-caliber swimmer for Ohio State in 1939. Alex had been a good bet to make the 1940 Olympics swim team. And then came World War II. The 1940 Olympics were canceled. When Captain McKee returned from Army service, his Olympic competition opportunity window had closed. He transferred his dreams to his 9 children, and in 1961, he moved his family near Newtown Square’s thennew Suburban Swim Club. His children could walk out their back door and down a trail through woods to the club. The McKee children were all terrific swimmers, and now one of them, 19-year-old Tim, had won gold.

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Or had he?!? The scoreboard showed that Gunnar Larson of Sweden had finished in the exact same time as Tim, down to a hundredth of a second. Larson’s name also showed the number “1.” In 1972, electronic timing was still relatively new: It was a

touchpad wired to a central computer. The timing device actually measured the impulse to the thousandth of a second. It was opened and new times were flashed up. Tim had lost, by .002 of a second. Science had determined the winner. And Tim proudly accepted his silver medal while Larson received gold.

When Tim got back home to Newtown Square, he received letters from various scientists, who pointed out just how small .002 of a second was. They said it’s 10 times faster Tim and Gunnar, awaiting the results in 1972

than the blink of an eye!

They advised that no swimming pool could be built to that tolerance, and that many factors could change a result, including a coat of paint, a bulge in plaster, and the length of wiring from the inside vs. outside lane. The scientists insisted that no timing device could measure a race down to .001 of a second without taking into account those factors.

Tim McKee today

The Olympic Committee then adopted a rule change: No race would ever be measured by thousandths again. Such future races would be a tie, with two gold medals awarded. Years later, Tim McKee has no regrets. “It’s not who I am,” he said, “it’s who I was and where I’ve been.” After a career in public safety in Florida, and induction into the University of Florida and International Swimming Halls of Fame, Tim and his wife Courtney are living happily ever after in her native Australia.

Tim (on top) and teammates from Team Foxcatcher before 1976 Olympic trials

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While everyone’s lives were consumed with other things, outside their windows, their yards were seething with life as usual. Trees, plants, animals and insects were all striving to thrive. The trees and landscape dealt with every type of weather — all while providing shade and beauty. The insects, from the beneficial bug to the invasive pest, were born, consumed all they could, reproduced and died.

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SLFs are plant-hoppers and lazy in flight despite having two sets of wings. They feed on a number of host plants, including Grape, Ailanthus and Silver Maple trees among many others.

The good news is that with proper treatment, SLF populations collapse. A lot of research has gone into providing customers appropriate control while protecting the environment.

Reputable tree care providers follow the guidelines set by the Penn State Agricultural Extension Office and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

The other pest, which is of even greater concern, is the Emerald Ash Bore (Agrilus planipennis) or EAB. These iridescent,

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That being said, control IS possible when treatment is provided before the first signs. A “vaccination” of healthy trees is a logical analogy. Comprehensive data and material recommendations can be provided to customers as a proven way to save their Ash trees. Such information also explains the negative impact of losing a key feature of their properties.

In the 140+ years of modern arboriculture, people have made a growing connection with the trees on their properties and in their landscapes. Thankfully, many have noticed that when their trees are alive, they hold a much higher value than just to provide shade or firewood. The environment and urban microclimates are greatly improved when trees are flourishing.

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Let Freedom Ring!

Congratulations to All Winners in the 4th of July Parade!

Written by Sheila Turner-Hilliard Photos courtesy of the 4th of July Parade Committee

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he reviews are in: The 2021 Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade was one for the record books! The weather was perfect, the streets were packed with people, and the excitement in the air was electric.

This year’s parade was dedicated to Frontline Workers, First Responders and Essential Workers. For many residents of Newtown Square and Marple, this year’s parade marked the end of the pandemic and the beginning of letting our new freedom ring.

Praise and thanks to the Parade Committee flooded their Facebook page just minutes after the conclusion. Words used to describe the event were “spectacular,” “the best one yet,” and “absolutely perfect.”

Spectators were entertained by marching bands such as Mersey-British Rock Invasion and the Slim Jim & Big Guy Band. And new to the parade this year was The Marching Cobras Drumline and Danceline from New York. Our local marching bands, fire companies and first responders joined in the fun. We even had an impressive helicopter fly-over from PennSTAR, a nonprofit organization

that provides rapid transport of critical care patients as well as on-scene services at the site of accidents and trauma-related incidents.

Local businesses, community clubs and neighborhood residents did not disappoint with their decorated floats, marching groups and costumed individuals. But it was the little ones who stole the show with their creative and festively decorated strollers, wagons, hand-drawn floats and bikes.

In fact, the award for Best of Parade was 7-year-old Reese Armstrong, whose handdrawn float Happy Birthday America earned her the largest trophy of the day.

The parade ended with a celebration of our great country. Volunteers were on hand to serve pretzels, hot dogs and water. The crowd gathered to listen to The Marple Newtown Community Band play our National Anthem, after which the awards ceremony began. Medals and trophies were given to the top three entries in each division, and their names and photos will be featured in the 2022 parade commemorative book.

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MARCHING GROUP 1st: Art in Motion Dance Studio; 2nd: Action Karate; 3rd: Boy Scout troop 151.

LARGE FLOAT 1st: Marple Civic Association; 2nd: Delaware County GOP. COMMERCIAL FLOAT 1st: The Giant Company; 2nd: Rose Tree Place; 3rd: Your Place Your Way.

When the 2020 parade was canceled due to the pandemic, the committee launched a Red, White and YOU! decorating contest for area residents and businesses. The turnout was so successful last year that they decided to continue the tradition. Judges toured the area and awarded prizes such as “Best Window,” “Most Patriotic” and “Hometown Heroes.”

Best Residence Frese Household, S Malin Rd, Broomall Best Business From the Top Studio of Dance, Chapel Rd, Newtown Square

BIKE BRIGADE (Group) 1st: Evak Family; 2nd: Mackrell Family.

(Individual) 3 & Under 1st: Jayson Hood. Age 4 1st: Beckett Kern. Age 5 1st: Dominic DiGioia; 2nd: Olivia Potter; 3rd: Jude Armstrong. Age 6 1st: Callie Johnson; 2nd (tie): Joey Pinto and Jacob Mackrell. Age 7 1st: Abbie Barfield; 2nd: Stellan Kern; 3rd: Gavin Shiel. Age 8 1st: Colton Johnson; 2nd (tie): Eliza Pendleton and Steven Lisa; 3rd (tie): Madison Mackrell and Ella Mszennik. Age 9 1st: Austin Heffer; 2nd: Conall Hauck; 3rd: Katelyn White. Age 10 & Over 1st: Phoenix McFetridge; 2nd: Emma Costa; 3rd (tie): Nico D’Alessandro and Karen Boyle.

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HAND-DRAWN FLOATS 1st: Happy Birthday America – Reese Armstrong (Best of Parade); 2nd: America the Beautiful – Long and Aguirre Families; 3rd: Two Princesses – Peters Family.

1st Place Bike Brigade, age 5 winner Dominic DiGioia

There were over 20 entries from Broomall and Newtown Square. Judging took place July 1 – 3, and winners were greeted by a caravan of judges, complete with Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty and a congratulatory lawn sign. All entries received a participation certificate.

COSTUMED INDIVIDUAL 1st: Fiona Douglas; 2nd: Daniel Douglas; 3rd: Collin Douglas.

STROLLERS & WAGONS 1st: Kyle Hood; 2nd: Chase Jillard; 3rd: Savannah Carminati.

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1st Place Bike Brigade, ages 10+ winner Phoenix McFetridge

Most Creative The Jordans, Springfield Rd, Broomall Hometown Hero Award Connie and Pat Drumm, St. Albans Ave, Newtown Square Best Window The Flag & Sign Place, West Chester Pike, Broomall Best Use of Red, White and Blue The Carinis, Hearth Rd, Broomall Most Fun Celebrating Freedom and the Flag, Rittenhouse Rd, Broomall Best at Night Solar Extravaganza, 4th Ave, Newtown Square Best Under 14 The Nelsons, Netherington Rd, Broomall Most Traditional: he Moore Home, S Sproul Rd, Broomall Best Balcony Campbell/Kimble household, S Parkway Rd, Broomall

Best Mailbox 3310 Sawmill Rd, Newtown Square Honorable Mentions Newtown Square: 300 3rd Ave, 194 E Chelsea Cir and the PA Agency of Nurses, St. Albans Ave. Broomall: 25 Rittenhouse Rd, 43 S Sproul Rd, 51 S Malin Rd, 38 Fairview Rd, 111 James Rd, and 2215 Clover Dr. Please join us in thanking our Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade Committee and all the volunteers for their hard work and dedication. We could not have asked for a better parade. Thank you for Bringing People Together to celebrate our freedom! M August 2021

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What to Do Before, During and After a Power Failure

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Automobile accidents can damage utility poles.

High winds, snow and ice can pull down power lines. Utility company maintenance sometimes doesn’t go as planned. And occasionally, the cause is in your own home’s electrical system.

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Things to Do

August Calendar of Events Wed. & Thurs. evenings in August

Friday afternoons August – September

Sat. August 7

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Newtown Square Farmers Market

Linvilla Orchards Annual Peach Festival

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Enjoy fresh air and gourmet food this season at Luigi & Giovanni’s. Featuring an expanded outdoor seating area on Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the summer (weather permitting), guests can dine al fresco and B.Y.O.B. Weekly features include steak and seafood on the grill, pasta and risotto, traditional Italian entrees, delicious sides, porchetta, parma prosciutto and an assortment of traditional Italian desserts.

Time: 4:00 – 7:30pm

The Newtown Square Farmers Market features local growers, producers and artisans. Fresh produce from Urban Roots Farm will be for sale as well as artisan breads, coffee, pickles, flowers, plants and candles.

Time: 3 – 6pm

August is National Peach Month — Linvilla’s favorite festival. The sun is out, the days are longer, the fruit is sweeter and there are smiles on everyone’s faces! The day will be "jam"-packed with Pick Your Own Peaches along with other fresh fruits and vegetables, hayrides, face painting, train rides, fishing, music, games and so much more!

Time: 8am – 4pm Cost: $7 per person for peach picking

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Delaware County Summer Festival Concerts @Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Rd, Media Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater. The series provides many opportunities to enjoy top-notch entertainment of all kinds. Bring blankets and chairs for seating. Picnics are welcome. (No concession stands this year.) No alcoholic beverages.

Pets and smoking must remain outside the amphitheater. No rain date for any evening concert. See the website for the August concerts schedule and updated health safety protocols.

Time: 7:30pm Cost: FREE admission and FREE parking

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Fridays in August

Marple Library Outdoor Storytime @Veterans Memorial Park Lawrence Rd, Broomall Join Miss Elena at the gazebo at Veterans Park for songs, stories, rhymes and fun! Recommended for kids up to age 5.

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Art at The Square Tavern @Goshen & Newtown Street Roads A variety of rotating art displays by local artists, exhibitions and activities.

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Newtown Railroad Museum @Drexel Lodge Park 4140 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square Full-size train engines, rolling stock, and a museum full of artifacts from the trains and trolleys that once served Newtown Square. Great for children!

Time: 1 – 4pm Cost: FREE (donations accepted!)

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Yoga and Fitness in the Park: Summer Series! @Drexel Lodge Park 4140 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square Hosted by Newtown Township's Park and Recreation Committee and sponsored by Jolly Llama Yoga.

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Hops, Beer and Tavern Music @Colonial Plantation at Ridley Creek State Park 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square Enjoy a picnic at the farm and celebrate the hops harvest by picking the hops from the vine and watching our Colonial and 21st-century brewers make beer. Colonial musicians will create the mood with some good old-fashioned tavern songs. Other activities at the farm include hearth cooking, textile and long rifle demonstrations, garden and animal talks.

Time: 11am Cost: FREE for members; non members $6 (children ages 4-12) or $10 (adults)

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ZUMBINI Kids Class @Drexel Lodge Park 4140 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square ZUMBINI is a fun-filled music and movement class for children ages 0 to 4 and their caregivers. This is a rain or shine event. (Classes are held under the pavilion if it rains).

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The Tradition of Barbecue In the United States

By Chelsea Scott

If the US had an official food, what would it be? Arguments could be made for both the hamburger and apple pie. If you ask me, though, no single food (or preparation method) is more American than barbecue!

Usually done outside over wood or charcoal, barbecue is (in its simplest form) meat that has been cooked for several hours by an indirect flame at a low temperature.

Traditionally, barbecue in the Carolinas is pork that has been pulled, chopped or sliced. The meat is rubbed with plenty of spices and basted with a vinegar-based liquid as it cooks. While North Carolinians top their barbecue with a thin sauce that’s heavy on the vinegar (sometimes with a bit of tomato added), South Carolina is known for its mustard barbecue sauce.

Before digging into the history, we should make the distinction between grilling and barbecuing. Because they both involve food and flame, you’ll often hear these two terms used interchangeably. Rest assured, they are very different, and aficionados of both will quickly tell you as much. It’s widely accepted that grilling food means there is no cover and heat is applied to one side of the food at a time. Barbecuing cooks food (usually meat) with the lid down, ensuring a slow, all-around heat. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the tradition of barbecue in the United States through three simple truths.

No surprise here: Texans do barbecue their own way. Beef brisket, beef ribs and sausage are among the most popular meats in the Lone Star State. Even within the state, variations run the gamut: Central Texas folks swear by meat that has been rubbed with only salt and pepper before going into the pit, and South Texans have a tradition of marinating the meat in a thick sauce made with molasses before cooking.

IT’S OLD

Roasting meat over a fire wasn’t invented in the States. It dates back to prehistory, and documented recipes for roasted meat prepared in this manner go back to the Middle Ages. To understand barbecue now, we need to look at where it all started.

Although barbecue is hugely popular in the American South, the first documented appearance of barbecue in North America was not in Texas or the Carolinas, but the Caribbean! There, the Taíno people would smoke meat over an indirect flame on a frame made from green sticks.

History indicates that Christopher Columbus encountered this cooking method while he was on the island that he would later dub Hispaniola (now known as the Greater Antilles). The tradition was brought to the American South by the Spanish, who called it barbacoa.

The method of using a frame to dry, smoke or cook meat over an open flame was common among Native Americans along the eastern coast.

Barbecuing is also well-documented as having been popular among colonists, especially in the South.

IT’S REGIONAL

Over time, different regions developed distinct barbecue styles with different meats, spices, sauces and basting methods, which all reflected the people, culture and traditions of each region.

Meanwhile, in Memphis, diners can order their pork ribs and pulled pork sandwiches “wet” (sauced) or “dry” (spice rub only), and they might add the traditional sweet, tomato-based sauce at the table. Memphians also aren’t shy about adding pulled pork to dishes like spaghetti, nachos and pizza!

Finally, Henry Perry is credited with establishing Kansas City’s trademark sweet and spicy barbecue flavors when he began serving it at his restaurant. Purists will claim that barbecue only uses pork, but not Perry! He served pork, beef and lamb prepared with a bold spice rub and thick, tomatoey sauce.

IT’S TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY

Whether it’s a neighborhood rivalry or the Memphis in May barbecue championship, barbecue is one of those food art forms that goes handin-hand with competition. Maybe it’s because everyone—from the century-old, family-owned joints down to the novice home cooks—seems to have their own signature style. The way we barbecue in the United States varies from person to person, and part of the fun is experiencing just how much variation there is within one genre of cooking. Because barbecue styles are often tied to the location, hometown pride is another reason for the fierce loyalty to that region’s barbecue.

Barbecue is part of the fabric of the United States, and it’s historically been a social act enjoyed with family, friends and neighbors. There are variations to suit most any palate, but no matter what style or sauce you prefer, one thing is certain: barbecue is an American classic!

Sources: www.history.com, www.smithsonianmag.com.

The main regional styles (familiar to many of us) are Carolina, Texas, Memphis and Kansas City.

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August Is National Golf Month Written by Holly Stupak / Photos courtesy of Paxon Hollow Country Club

The golf course at Paxon Hollow Country Club

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ummertime calls for celebrations and our Marple Friends & Neighbors certainly know how to do that! From the 4th of July parade to firing up your grills for National Grilling Month, July was sizzling!

We’re keeping the party outdoors this August by celebrating National Golf Month. As if avid golfers need another excuse to hit the links, players this month are encouraged to introduce new golfers to the game by sharing their experiences and advice.

National Golf Month was founded in 1993 by The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) in an effort to make the sport more diverse, equitable and inclusive. This month-long initiative stems from the PGA’s own annual charity event that promotes golf as a sport that is accessible to all genders and ages no matter their skill level.

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So, what can we do to celebrate and share our love of the greens? Take a trip over to Paxon Hollow Country Club (PHCC) for starters. Owned by Marple Township since the late 60s, PHCC is a classically designed course that has enriched the golf tradition in Delaware County by holding numerous amateur and professional tournaments over the past 50 years.

It’s been home to a men's league that plays every Sunday and also has the largest ladies golf league in Philadelphia with over 160 members.

Since it opened in 1926 as a private club, PHCC had various owners throughout the years until Marple Township purchased it in 1967 from Delaware County builder Ralph Bodek, who had renovated it and changed it to a public facility.

PGA Professional Dan Malley is the Director of Golf Operations for PHCC, handling everything from golf outings, clinics and lessons to making sure golfers are outfitted properly. “I get to wear many hats in my role,” said Dan. “The most rewarding role is teaching people of all ages how to play golf.”

After a round of golf, take your friends or family over to Anthony’s at Paxon Restaurant and Patio Deck for a delicious Italian meal and views that overlook the greens, fairways and fountains on the 18th hole. “Since it was remodeled in 2013 and then again in 2018, the restaurant has added value to both the club and the community,” said Jon Walsh, Head Chef/ Partner and General Manager of Anthony’s at Paxon. “We’ve also been able to hold many fundraisers, helping raise money for people in our community.” “Having the restaurant here has really added to the ambiance,” added Dan. “It’s the perfect place to go for large groups after golf outings.”

Marple Township is also home to the headquarters of the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP), the oldest state or regional golf association in the country. Founded in 1897, GAP now has 78,000 members and 300 member clubs in the tri-state area. As a local voice of the United States Golf Association, their goal is to preserve golf’s values by sponsoring amateur tournaments and providing educational opportunities. One of those educational opportunities is the J. Wood Platt Scholarship — named for J. Wood Platt, who won six Philadelphia amateur championships and advocated for caddies. Applicants must be regular caddies and, on average, recipients are awarded $8,000-10,000 towards annual college tuition. In the 2020-21 academic year, 145 caddies received more than $1.2 million. The scholarship is more than just a financial reward, it also offers a resource base of contacts for students.

For the past 124 years, GAP’s initiatives like the scholarship have created opportunities across the region and promoted the game of golf. And having GAP right here in our hometown certainly brings some extra prestige to the Broomall area.

“Marple township is by far one of the best townships in the Philly suburbs and also has a lot of history about golf,” said Blake Barstar, a GAP Communications Intern. “This area has some of the best courses in the region!”

For local new or seasoned golfers, there are plenty of private clubs in Delaware County to choose from including Aronimink, Rolling Green, Merion and Overbrook Golf Clubs. How

The plans for the original 27 holes at Paxon Hollow Golf Club

and where you celebrate National Golf Month is up to you!

Whether you head to the driving range, practice greens, minigolf or play a round of 18, many places offer discounts during the month of August so you can take advantage of the deals.

There you have it. Consider this your official permission slip to take the day off, grab some friends and hit the course. Spread your love for the game even further by capturing the moment using #NationalGolfMonth to share on social media. M

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THANK YOU to the Marple Civic Association Written by Bob Blaisse

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