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AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

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Can’t Handle the Cuteness! BEING A MOM IS HANDS DOWN THE MOST IMPORTANT AND REWARDING PART OF MY LIFE. I've been a mom for almost 19 years and I love my kids beyond words. Coming in at a close 2nd is the love I have for our four pets; 2 rescued shih tzus and 2 cats we adopted from Bucks County SPCA and Four the Paws (Newtown). My daughters and I love visiting the rescues and doing what we can to share those

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lovable faces we see on social media with hope that they will find their furever homes. It has been such a blessing watching my daughters, with their unique strengths and weaknesses, develop compassion and responsibility for our pets. Our pets bring us together on a daily basis, provide comfort when times are tough, and endless smiles to our faces with their adorable, quirky personalities. Our pets are definitely a great source of joy. In this issue, we have rounded up a few remarkable teens and pets in our area and put them all over these pages for you to enjoy. Brace yourself; they may be too cute to handle. As the school year begins, read about one Council Rock South STEM

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Fozzi Berra yet, boy are you in for a real treat!! No pun intended! Also in this issue are some design tips from Donna Hoffman for those of you who

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are trying to be mindful of kids and pets. Donna shares her secrets on how you don't have to sacrifice beauty when designing a home to be kid and pet friendly. The end of the summer is also peak tomato season! You'll want to earmark the delicious and nutritious tomato recipes provided by Kelly Jones! Our summer got off to a shaky start, so take this month to spoil your little ones, whether they walk on two legs or four, as summer comes to a close and we watch them all get a little bit bigger and a little bit smarter.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020 FEATURES 16 Decorating with Kids & Pets: Do You Have to Sacrifice Beauty? 22 The Perfect Time for Tomatoes Celebrate Summer with These Delicious Recipes Using Tomatoes at the Height of the Season

26 Council Rock South Senior Honored for Cancer Research Science Project Jessica Wangâ€™s Cancer Research Science Project Won $2,000 for the Northampton School

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28 Successful Athletes First They Work Hard, Then They Work Harder

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

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22 Culinary Creations 26 Local Limelight 28 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Realty Report 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES 1.

The Pets of Newtown Have you ever gone to Instagram to browse through puppy pictures if you’re having a bad day or need a little pick-me-up? Well, look no further because we asked our local Newtown readers to send us pictures of their pets, and we couldn’t wait to share them with you! We hope these pages bring a smile to your face!

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Furry Friends Thank you, Newtown, for sharing your photos of your furry family members with us. We loved looking through the images of your dogs, cats, and a goat and a hedgehog too!

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Furever Friends There are so many loving pets in our community and we really enjoyed being able to see the faithful pets that provide our neighbors with unconditional love.

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DECORATING WITH KIDS & PETS: DO YOU HAVE TO SACRIFICE BEAUTY? ARTICLE DONNA HOFFMAN

ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENT QUESTIONS I GET IS WHETHER YOU CAN CREATE A BEAUTIFUL HOME IF YOU HAVE KIDS AND PETS. There is this resigned idea that with kids and pets, you need to sacrifice beauty Not so. In fact, using wisely strategic interior design, you can have it all and indulge in livable luxury, whatever that means to you from beauty, style, feel-good-factor, to wow-factor. You do not have to deny yourself. Before diving in, let’s assemble on one page on one important pet-point. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being “My pet is an angel” to 10 being “I have the Tasmanian Devil Nutjob”, I’m going to assume your pet is at least a 5 ½ or lower. If your pet is the TD-Nutjob, I’m sorry to say your best bet is a dirt floor and steel furniture. This article will work for you assuming your pet is in the “normal range” of non-chewing, non-clawing, non-marking (peeing and pooping). 16

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED) And I know your kids, no matter their ages are doing none of those things, great parent that you are! Xo. Here Some Key Rules & Hacks to Interior Design with Pets and Kids. RULE #1: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MATERIALS. When I say materials, I don’t mean fabric. I mean the material something is made of: cloth, stone, wood, metal, tile, vinyl etc. Choose the right materials for the right application and you will be golden. Read on. RULE #2: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FABRICS & THE FIBERS. Fabric is woven from yarn and yarn is made from fiber. Example. The fabric weave might be a velvet, but the fiber it is made of might be a cotton, or nylon or silk. The “heavy use” needs of durability and easy clean-ability can be supported by diving into the world of Crypton fabrics as well as indoor-outdoor fabrics. Both are used by hotels and cruise ships to give perspective. Indoor- outdoor fabrics are man-made fibers and durable woven weaves built to take a beating, to repel stains and to forgive a spill if cleaned up logically (blotted) and swiftly (handled now versus later.) Crypton is a trademarked treatment applied to woven fabric for the same end use purposes. Fibers and fabrics to avoid with kids and pets: + Silk, which hates water. + Linen on furnishings, which will absorb water, but it is fine for certain window treatments. + Fabric with low durability ratings. Yes, fabric is abrasion tested to discover a ranking for end use from drapery only, to light use to medium use, to heavy to use. Note: Educate yourself here if DIY-ing or dealing with well-meaning furniture stores. We have had clients come to us with costly trashed-yet-new furniture due to wrong fabric and fiber. Ie: Silk content fabric was put on custom kitchen chairs in a home with children and a special needs child. RULE #3: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FLOORING Consider your budget and tolerance. Wood is a great choice if you don’t mind the patina of scratches over time, which some people don’t. Luxury Vinyl Plank is a good choice if pet accidents or water spills are an issue from time to time. Some people dislike the look and sound. Porcelain tile is durable and forgiving, though hard on a toddler fall and noisy. Commercial grade carpet is a good choice for playrooms, especially tiled carpet. Purchase extra carpet tiles so if a stain can’t be taken out, pull up the affected squares and pop in new ones. Wool is a great choice in carpet and area rugs because the lanolin in the fiber makes it more naturally liquid and stain repellant. This gives you more reaction time on a spill than a cotton woven area rug. Cotton will slurp up a stain right into its fiber. Nylon is lower cost than wool, and less stain repellant, carpet mills correct by applying treatments with various trademarked names for “stain resistant”. Flooring to Avoid: + Silk content. 18

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED) + Looped pile carpet for pets that occasionally chew, scratch or have longer nails. One pulled loop will quickly cause a long pulled “run,” like stockings. + Soft woods like pine + Marble which gets slippery and doesn’t like acidic liquid. RULE #4: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE COLOR AND COLOR PLACEMENT With pets and kids, being wise about color is strategic logic. If you dream about the white and creamy interiors on Instagram, save those for your private spaces like the master bed and bath or home office. In family spaces indulge your love of a lighter color palettes by throwing depth on the area rug to hide tracked in dirt, mid tones in your upholstery, going lighter with the right fabrics discussed earlier only if you feel you kids and pets can handle these. Either way, you can always lighten up your palette on walls, drapey, lighting, accessories and even some of your wood furnishings can go light – if that’s your vibe. Add striking large crown molding, interesting ceiling details to drive your light-bright craving. RULE #5: “COORDINATE” WITH YOUR PET Got a white dog? Avoid deep navy on the floor if you don’t want to see white fur all the time. But if you have a black cat? Navy rug…sold! Remember: when designing beauty you can live in, it’s always a matter of catering to cravings, respecting the budget and using the wisest interior design strategy to get there. ABOUT DONNA HOFFMAN: A multi-award-winning Bucks County based designer, Donna heads her design company specializing in new construction, renovation, whole home and full room design to deliver livable luxury to discerning clients. Seen in Forbes, Real Simple, TV and radio, Donna is one of the nation's design thought leaders and also founded, TheInteriorDesignAdvocate.com which provides on-line courses for DIY’ers.

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CULINARY CREATIONS CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH THESE DELICIOUS RECIPES USING TOMATOES AT THE HEIGHT OF THE SEASON

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THIS COLORFUL MODERN TAKE ON A SOUTHERN CLASSIC IS JUST WHAT SUMMER CALLED FOR. The filling protein and fiber, cravable texture, and bright flavors will make the most satisfying side dish to grace your plate this season. By using edamame in lieu of lima beans, you’re getting complete plant protein. Using heirloom tomatoes means variety in color and antioxidants, and an ability to support our local farmers! 8 Servings 5-7 Min Prep 5-8 Min Cook

INGREDIENTS + 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil + 3 cloves garlic, minced + 1 cup red onion, diced + 12 oz bag of frozen, shelled edamame + 2 cups corn kernels, from frozen or off the cob + 1.5 lbs heirloom tomatoes, diced + 3 tbsp very thinly sliced fresh basil + ¾ tsp salt + ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper + ½ tsp granulated garlic (optional)

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat olive oil over low-medium heat before stirring in minced garlic. Add diced onion, stir, and cover, letting cook 2-3 minutes. 2. Add frozen edamame and corn, stir well, and cover letting cook 3-5 minutes, until warm. 3. While the mixture is cooking, chop your heirloom tomatoes and add to a large mixing bowl. Thinly slice or chiffonade your basil. Turn off the heat and stir salt and pepper into the corn and edamame mixture. 4. Pour the warm mixture over the tomatoes before tossing gently. Top with basil and serve as a side dish.

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SLOW COOKER PLUM TOMATO AND LENTIL

BOLOGNESE In this plum tomato and lentil bolognese, swapping lentils for meat means you’ll a lighter meal while still getting protein, iron, and the texture you desire. By using your slow cooker, you’ll keep the heat down in your kitchen and get to step outside and enjoy the sunshine rather than spending all day by the stove!

INGREDIENTS + 3 cloves garlic, minced + 1 Medium yellow onion, diced + 4-5 cups chopped plum tomatoes + 1 Cup dried green lentils + 2 Cups water + 2 tbsp tomato paste or 2 Cups no sodium tomato sauce

+ 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil + 1 Tbsp fresh oregano + 1 Tbsp dried parsley + 1 tsp crushed red pepper + Salt & ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS 1. Mince garlic, dice onions, and chop tomatoes. 2. Add to your slow cooker on high heat for 2 hours. 3. After 2 hours, when the sauce mixture becomes more liquid in texture, add 1 Cup of dry lentils and your chopped herbs. 4. Maintain high heat an additional 4 hours. 5. Serve over your favorite pasta or spaghetti squash. Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

JESSICA WANG’S CANCER RESEARCH SCIENCE PROJECT WON $2,000 FOR THE NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL.

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COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH SENIOR JESSICA WANG HAS

Jessica’s science project involved researching potential

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new therapeutics in the treatment of liver cancer. Her

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interest in cancer research stems from several significant

Search Scholar, placing her among the most promising

personal experiences, including losing her grandmother to

young STEM students in the country. The Regeneron

the disease at an early age. She was particularly inspired

Science Talent Search, the oldest and most prestigious

to pursue liver cancer research following the sudden death

national competition for High School seniors, allows

of her teacher’s husband from an aggressive form of the

students to showcase their original research and inge-

disease. After learning that liver cancer is often resistant

nuity in tackling significant global challenges. Jessica

to most chemotherapy drugs, she decided to explore alter-

was one of a select few out of almost 2,000 competitors

native treatments. Her research, which involved designing

to be recognized by judges for exceptional research

novel lipid-based nanoparticles (LNP) as effective siRNA

skills and innovative thinking.

drug delivery systems into liver-cancer cells, showed

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promise for further therapeutic research, especially because the LNPs were not toxic to cells. Jessica is encouraged by the results of her research and the recognition she received for her work, saying, “Overall, the whole project was a really great learning experience and I feel grateful towards those who helped me along the way… I remain optimistic that liver cancer treatments will continue to advance in the near future”. Jessica’s love of science and innovation were evident at a young age. Her mother recalls that as a young elementary school child she was insatiably curious, constantly assembling random household objects to form simple “inventions”, whether it be a parachute to transport objects from the second floor of her home to the first floor, or a rudimentary “page turner” (concocted from.. what else? a ruler, tape, string and binder clip!) which allowed her to read without physically turning the pages of the book. Her passion for the science side of STEM was sparked by her father, a college chemistry major, and continued to blossom throughout middle school and high school, where she earned numerous awards at regional and state science fairs and competitions. It is no surprise, then, that Jessica plans to meld her STEM interests by studying Chemical-Biological Engineering in college. She ultimately hopes to earn a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, with the goal of pursuing an academic career as a college professor, conducting drug delivery research. Jessica’s talents are not limited to STEM fields, however. Remarkably, she has also won regional and state level awards for music (clarinet), artwork, and poetry, and was president of Council Rock South’s Mock Trial team, earning accolades for outstanding oratory performance. She is also involved in social activism, particularly for female rights, starting a chapter of “Girl Up” at her school which is an organization designed to spread awareness of global issues related to women’s education and rights. Jessica plans to attend Princeton University in the fall. When asked about her daughter’s success in STEM and her recognition as a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar, Jessica’s mom said “Jessica has been determined to be a scientist since she was a little girl. As she continues to pursue a science major at college, we are very proud of her!” We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this promising young scholar.

“OVERALL, THE WHOLE PROJECT WAS A REALLY GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND I FEEL GRATEFUL TOWARDS THOSE WHO HELPED ME ALONG THE WAY.”

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FIRST THEY WORK HARD, THEN THEY WORK HARDER

Successful Athletes

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“THE ONES THAT REALLY WANT TO BE THERE ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO BE BETTER. THEY WANT THE ATTENTION OF THE COACHES AND WANT TO HEAR AND LEARN WHAT THEY CAN DO TO REACH THE NEXT LEVEL.”

I SET OUT TO WRITE AN ARTICLE ABOUT STUDENT ATHLETES

Rock North High School and Ali Fleming, a rising sophomore at

FOR NEWTOWN LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE’S AUGUST ISSUE. I

Archbishop Wood High School.

planned on gathering information about workouts, sleep patterns,

Many student athletes have their eye on college sports and some

and nutrition regimes. What I ended up learning was that, while all of

even dream of playing at the professional level. While most of us

these things are important, mental fitness and commitment are what

think that reaching elite status has everything to do with athletic

really sets athletes up for success.

ability or a special skill or prowess; both Sean and Doug of Parisi say

I met with Sean Hall and Doug Sharp who run Parisi Speed School

raw talent is the least of what it takes to make a successful athlete.

in Newtown. They allowed me to spend time talking and observing

One of the most important characteristics Sean (Parisi Speed

two of their student trainees; Luke Molden a rising senior at Council

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

what makes someone coachable is willingness and drive to seek out coaching and direction in the first place. “You can tell when an athlete is there because of their parents”, he said. “The ones that really want to be there are always trying to be better. They want the attention of the coaches and want to hear and learn what they can do to reach the next level." Luke Molden of Council Rock has his eye on playing college football. A natural athlete who played a range of youth sports,

he soon found that he couldn’t wait for football season start, no matter what sport he was playing. He eventually moved away from other sports and began focusing solely on football. He is currently being recruited by several schools, and Hall and Sharp say he is the type of athlete who has the commitment and mindset to take his performance to the next level. Luke acknowledges that talent alone is not enough to help him reach his full potential. He feels that coaching and the support of his family have helped him maintain his focus, and that his team provides that sense of competition that makes him dig deep to perform at his best. While the Covid-19 quarantine has derailed his training to some degree, Zoom meetings with the team have helped him feel connected and keep that sense of competition high. Ali Fleming of Archbishop Wood is another athlete who understands the mental and physical 30

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commitment needed to achieve at a high level in sports. Like Luke,

their athletic goal. Everyday, all year long! They manage their nutri-

Ali also enjoyed playing a variety of youth sports, but soon found

tion and their sleep all year long as well. While they may kick up their

that basketball was her true passion. She believes the trust she has

fitness regime in season, they are always working on their physical

in her coach makes all the difference for her success. She strives for

bodies and the specifics of speed, strength and agility they need for

strength and focus to keep her team nationally ranked. Ali found that

their sport. These athletes are always focused on keeping academics

the isolation of the recent quarantine allowed her more time to focus

as priority one, so their time management skills are very important.

on herself and ways that she can improve personally. Although it

They put pressure on themselves to be the best they can be, but

sometimes felt like a challenge sticking to a routine on her own, she

more importantly, they put pressure on themselves to always be

was able to keep herself on track.

improving. They work everyday to improve. Be better than you were

Both of these athletes were absolutely certain that there are a

yesterday is the mantra I heard over and over. Successful athletes

few crucial things they do to keep themselves on the path towards

decide for themselves what they want and then they get to work! All

college sports. They each do something every day to work towards

day, every day, all year-they work! CityLifestyle.com/Newtown

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$575,000

$562,000

97.70%

961 GAREY DR

$558,000

$559,000

100.20%

Report Provided by the Mary Dwyer Team. This data is a sampling of sold properties from previous months. Source: BrightMLS system.

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