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On April 8 in Middletown Township, the Delaware County Council joined recreationists across the nation to kick off the spring trail season and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Opening Day for Trails by officially opening the largest county-owned trail to date. Spanning 2.8 miles along the Chester Creek, from Lenni Road to Chester Creek Road, through Middletown and Aston townships, MARIO CIVERA JR. WOUNDED WARRIORS the tree-lined, fully paved scenic trail offers RECEIVES NEUMANN’S WALK elevated views of the creek for recreation and HUMANITARIAN AWARD May 20 fitness and provides access to some of Delaware County Council Chairman Mario The 10th annual Walk for the Wounded & Delaware County’s earliest historical sites Civera Jr. received the Humanitarian Award Warriors will be held at Rose Tree Park in including mills of the Industrial Revolution during Neumann University’s 18th Annual Media. This event works to draw attention to era. Scholarship Gala at Drexelbrook. The gala is the plight of tens of thousands of returning held each year to raise funds for student soldiers who are wounded and whose families scholarships. More than 90 percent of students are facing significant financial and emotional entering Neumann have a financial need as challenges as their loved ones recover. Funds identified by federal guidelines, and more than raised help to meet the critical needs of these half of the student body consists of first- families, many of whom are in crisis right now, generation university students. Chairman in hometowns all across America. Registration Civera was accompanied by his wife, Donna, is at 8:30 a.m. and the three-mile walk begins and was presented the award for his right after the ceremony. For additional commitment to serve humanity and empower information, visit www.operationfirstresponse. the underserved in our society. org/walk-for-the-wounded-media-2017/ As a special treat, Freddy’s Frozen Custard CHESTER COUNTY & Steakburgers in Broomall will be selling its BALLOON FESTIVAL delicious custard, at both the 2084 S. Sproul June 23-25 Road Broomall location and Rose Tree Park in Celebrating its 11th year, the Chester Media for the Walk for the Wounded. County Balloon Festival is a must-attend event providing family fun for all ages. Experience Chester County and the unique and historic Delaware Valley region from the ground up! The Chester County Balloon Festival is a nonprofit organization with portions of the proceeds going to the Chester County Hero WAYNE MUSIC FESTIVAL Fund and other local youth community June 10 groups. The Wayne Music Festival takes place on the The festival will take place at the New second Saturday in June. The event attracts Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon. The more than 10,000 people each year and airport is located at 1235 Newark Road, just features a wide range of musical genres and FROM ABANDONED RAIL off Highway 1. The expanded three-day artists from all over the country. The Wayne LINES TO SCENIC TRAILS schedule highlights more than 20 hot-air Music Festival highlights local and regional After nearly 20 years of land acquisition, balloons taking flight twice per day, a balloon acts and features more than 75 local planning and construction to transform glow featuring the Special Shaped Balloon restaurants and vendors. This year’s lineup abandoned rail lines into a scenic walking trail, Rodeo, untethered and tethered balloon rides, includes Rusted Root, Huffamoose, Rugby Delaware County Council and the Friends of and a walk-through balloon. Fireworks will Road, Ben Arnold, Darla, Mason Porter, The the Chester Creek Trail announced the official take place on Saturday night. For tickets and a Fractals, Kevin Sousa, Help Doctor, Hurricane opening of the Chester Creek Trail near mile- complete schedule of events, visit the Festival Hoss and many more bands. Admission is free. marker 1.5. It is located adjacent to the Mills at Information page at www.ccballoonfest.com. For more information, visit www. Glen Riddle, one of Delaware County’s oldest A new event on Sunday will feature a parade waynemusicfestival.com. mills that’s been converted to office space. of fire trucks from most of the local townships,
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3-5 percent of the cost of your home) and the potential of paying private mortgage insurance (PMI) if you are unable to put 20 percent down on your home.
4. BUYING: Protect yourself! It’s easy to get wrapped up in signing papers and lose sight of what you are agreeing to when buying a home. Fortunately, contingency clauses can protect you from losing what is yours. An example is a mortgage-financing contingency; if you lose your job or your loan falls through, you’ll get your “earnest money” back in full. Otherwise, you may be obligated to follow through with purchasing a house you can no longer afford.
1. BUYING: Getting an inspection can save you money in the long run. Inspection fees can range from $300 to $500, prompting some to think they can save money by avoiding an inspection. In almost all instances, this is false. Many issues in a home can go unseen by the untrained eye. If an inspector reveals defects not disclosed by the seller, you are able to negotiate a new offer or rescind altogether. Without an inspection, these potentially costly issues would ultimately fall on the buyer’s shoulders.
2. BUYING: Is buying always the better option over renting? This is a debate often discussed within the real estate market
and the answer depends on a variety of variables including 5. BUYING: Enjoy the view? It’s obvious that homes with a view can sell big. In fact, location, financials and length of time in the home. In general, Realtor.com states that homes with a view of the city sell the it is advised to purchase a home if you plan to spend more than fastest, with an average of 83 days on the market, while homes two years there. Not sure how long you’ll be in your home? Find with an ocean view sit for 98 days (mostly due to the elevated the break-even point between renting and buying to help guide price of oceanfront property). If you are in love with a home your decision. that has a view, be sure it is there to stay. Although you may see rolling hills through your living room window now, who’s to say a real estate developer won’t see that same space as the perfect opportunity to build more homes? Check with your local municipality for land use regulations to make sure your view will remain.
6. BUYING/SELLING: Get a second opinion. When you have lived in your home for years, it’s easy to overlook problems that potential buyers may spot right away. Have a relative or trusted friend come over to spot any small fixes that you can make prior to putting your home on the market to make sure it’s in optimal condition for selling. When considering buying a home, it’s also helpful to have someone who would not be buying the home go with you to take a look. He/she will be able to point out potential issues that you may not 3. BUYING: Be sure you can afford more see when trying to make such an important decision. than just the mortgage. Getting preapproved for a mortgage gives the buyer a sense 7. SELLING: Ignore the housing market. of how much house he or she can afford, but don’t presume this Don’t waste your time watching the housing market for figure to be your only monthly payment. Keep in mind costs that the best time to sell. According to Investopedia, “it doesn’t may not be as evident, such as utility bills, taxes, homeowners matter what your home is worth at any given moment except association dues, mortgage insurance and money needed to the moment when you sell it. Being able to choose when you furnish your home. On top of that, consider closing costs (about sell your home, rather than being forced to sell it due to job Continued on page 10 ➢
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relocation or financial distress, will be the biggest determinant of whether you will see a solid profit from your investment.”
8. SELLING: Will renovating always increase my resale value? Make conscious decisions when renovating your home. While newer will entice potential buyers, be cognizant of what rooms you update and how you do it. An updated kitchen will increase the value of your home, but be sure to appeal to a wide range of 9. SELLING: Don’t spend earnest money! tastes. A good place to start is with the appliances. Realtor.com Many sellers make the mistake of depositing and spending states that homes with stainless steel appliances sell 15 percent earnest money before closing day. If the transaction doesn’t go faster than those without. Updated bathrooms are easier to through or the buyer pulls out due to repair issues, it is up to the satisfy a wider range of buyers’ desires for luxury, but be sure to seller to return the cash. It is recommended to have a real estate keep the colors neutral. agent or broker hold the deposit. Most buyers’ earnest money will be held in an escrow account until the closing day, allowing the money to remain untouched by either party.
10. SELLING: Consider names and numbers. Just when you think you’ve checked all the boxes for an easy sell of your house, take a second look at your address. According to Zillow, street names and house numbers matter! If you happen to live at 666 Fanny Hands Lane, you may be out of luck (however that particular street is in the United Kingdom, so you should be safe). Innuendo-laden street names tend to not sell as quickly as something like Thunder Road, for example. American numerology says that 666 is bad luck and could decrease the value of your home by 2 to 3 percent. Also, steer clear of the number 4, considered unlucky in Chinese culture. Stick to the number 8, or include the lucky digits 316 in your asking price!
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“I wanted to create a space where people could come to focus, soothing ambiance and the perfect atmosphere to reverse the reflect and find joy,” says Danielle LaSorsa, Jolly Llama’s founder. “Yoga workday’s unhealthy postures. is such an individual practice; I want to make sure that anyone feels Back to Basics – This class focuses on proper alignment and comfortable coming to our studio, wherever you are in you life, can help rebalance even the most intense yoga practitioner. whatever stage you are in. This isn’t a place where people are Chair Yoga – Perfect for those recovering from injury, who concerned about what you wear. We’re an accepting place where have trouble getting on the floor, or who are looking for a people come to find their balance.” gentle class. Expect to slow down and connect with postures At Jolly Llama Yoga in Newtown Square, students of all levels come that just don’t get enough attention. A chair will be used to together as a community to practice self exploration/to embrace their help align the postures and stabilize the body, while toning inner Llama. When you walk through the doors, you can tell that this and stretching. isn’t your typical yoga studio, it’s a calming and relaxed atmosphere Cardio Barre – Ballet inspired, full-body workout that focuses where all are welcomed and valued. on small low-impact movements to tighten and tone. Inspired by Peruvian culture, in which the llama symbolizes Aerial Yoga – This class allows participants to take flight and endurance, perseverance and balanced actions, LaSorsa was drawn to explore new ways of taking the asana off the mat and into a the idea of naming the studio after the animal. After carefully hammock. Specialized aerial workshops focus on beginners, reflecting on the key values she wanted to incorporate into the studio, strength and nidra, which is a state between wakefulness and the perfect name presented itself: Jolly Llama. sleep. The studio has a variety of classes for all ages and experience levels, Many More Specialized Classes – No matter what your level or including: interest, Jolly Llama offers a variety of specialized classes to meet your Power Yoga – Taught in the Baptiste Power Vinyasa, this class needs. From black lights and live music on the first Friday of each takes place in a specially heated room. Expect the flows to be month, to after-school programs for students ages 9 to 12, family yoga powerful, energetic and playful, with a strong emphasis on and even classes focused on expectant mothers and runners, you are breath. The element of heat warms the muscles and helps sure to find something to meet your unique yoga needs. purify the soul from the inside out. “Above all, I want our studio to be a place to practice, to play and Yoga Sculpt Express – This class is like combining two in one, have fun,” says LaSorsa. “This is a safe place where people can feel a with yoga and weights, offering a unique flow for full-body sense of relief, whether you’re practicing yoga or sitting on the couch. toning and lean muscle. In just 45 minutes you can expect to This can be your happy place, and the best part of all is it’s a great increase strength, flexibility and endurance, promoting a well- workout too!” balanced body and mind. The Jolly Llama is conveniently located at 226 South Newtown Candlelight Yoga – This class is specially designed to ease the Street Road in Newtown Square. To view class schedules or learn more tension and reflect at the end of your day. Soft sounds create a about the studio visit www.jollyllamayoga.com.
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 11 YOUR HEALTH Summertime Fun Increases Your Risk for Allergies and Rashes
s the temperatures climb during the summer, most people head thing about ragweed is that its pollen can travel on air currents as far outdoors for a trip to the beach or a backyard barbeque. as 400 miles, so even if you leave the area for a road trip, you may not A However, spending more time outdoors during the summer escape the sniffling and sneezing it causes. increases your risk for allergy flare-ups and skin rashes. Knowing what If your seasonal allergies interfere with your day-to-day life, see your to look out for, and when it’s time to make an appointment with your doctor or urgent care provider for advice. These professionals may doctor or go to an urgent care facility, will help keep you happy and recommend over-the-counter remedies such as nasal sprays, healthy all summer long. antihistamines, decongestants and eye drops. If your allergies are really By far, the most common enemy of allergy sufferers during the bad, you may be referred to a specialist for further evaluation. summertime is pollen. Pollen from trees reaches its peak in late Insects are out in full force during the summertime, which can create spring, at which time pollen from weeds and grasses becomes the problems for allergy sufferers, too. For some people, bees, wasps, biggest contributor to seasonal allergies. Ragweed is very common in yellow jackets and hornets can cause allergic reactions when they the northeast and blooms during mid- to late summer. The tricky sting. If you have an allergy to their venom, it can cause a life- threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Insect bites can be dangerous, so knowing what to look for is important. The bite area may become red and swollen. However, if it starts to affect other parts of your body—such as your breathing—it’s CK URGENT CARE an emergency. Call 9-1-1 right away. Your skin is also more vulnerable to rashes, blisters and bumps in the AT BROOMALL summer. Some people are more sensitive to the sun and suffer sun IT’S ABOUT TIME allergies, which create red, scaly patches on exposed skin. The sun, heat and humidity can also cause heat rashes or prickly heat, which 30 LAWRENCE ROAD looks like small, acne-like breakouts. In both cases, topical anti-itch creams can help with symptoms. However, you should see a doctor for 2 Open 7 days a week. Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and something stronger if your reaction is severe or lasts longer than a few Saturday/Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. days. 2 Convenient care for all ages provided by experienced, Poison ivy, oak and sumac bloom can cause itchy, painful rashes compassionate medical staff from the Crozer-Keystone Health System. when you’re exposed to the oils in the plants’ leaves, stems and roots. If 2 Appointments are not necessary; walk-ins are welcome. you get a rash, calamine lotion can help with the itching, but you’ll need to visit your doctor or urgent care if it swells, weeps or doesn’t 2 Our team is dedicated to providing you with an efficient, clear up in a few days. unsurpassed patient experience. Athlete’s foot, a fungal infection that affects the skin on your feet, is also more common during the summer. Athlete’s foot thrives in any moist, warm environment—like your shoes during hot July days. Finally, keep a close eye out for bullseye-shaped rashes on your skin this summer. It’s the hallmark sign of Lyme disease, which is caused by a bacterial infection from a deer tick bite. Experts are predicting that 2017 could be an especially active year for Lyme cases in the northeast. If you have any concerns regarding these allergies and rashes, do not hesitate to speak with the team at CK Urgent Care at Broomall. Part Phone: (484) 446-3588 of the comprehensive Crozer-Keystone at Broomall outpatient facility Fax: (484) 446-3589 at 30 Lawrence Road, CK Urgent Care at Broomall is open seven days a crozerkeystone.org/Urgentcare CK URGENT CARE AT BROOMALL week to care for common medical conditions and minor injuries. Visit crozerkeystone.org/urgentcare or call 484.446.3588.
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14 A Message from the Superintendent 19 Paxon Hollow Undefeated Basketball Team Photo 15 Marple Newtown High School Clubs & Activities 20 2017 Interscholastic Unified Indoor Bocce County 16 Russell Elementary’s 2017 Teacher of Excellence Championships 16 Kirsten Lipsky Recognized by Delaware Valley 21 What’s New in Curriculum Engineers! 22 The Marple Newtown Mock Trial Team Photo 17 Holocaust Survivors Share Their Experience 22 Marple Newtown Ice Hockey Club Photos 18 2017 Potter Cup Raises $39,100! 23 Marple Newtown Athletic Accolades of 2016 19 MNHS Football Schedule 24 Marple Newtown School District Directory
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 13 A Message from the Superintendent
Dear Marple Newtown Community Members, Summer approaches and the academic tasks of the school year begin to wind down. This issue highlights the many accolades of students and teachers and shows the varied opportunities our students have to express themselves in clubs and activities aligned with their interests. A student becomes well- rounded through not only the academic environment but through activities and clubs designed to encourage collaboration, team–building, interest- sharing, and fun. At Marple Newtown High School there are over 40 clubs (see list of clubs) designed to supplement the academic, arts, and athletic programs. Student participation is high and new clubs are added as interest merits. In May, we celebrated our Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Teacher of Excellence, gifted education teacher Sophie Martin, from Russell Elementary. We also celebrated those nominated: Allison Hostutler- Culbertson Elementary, Jill Mascio- Worrall Elementary, Kerry DeFronso- Loomis Elementary, and Eileen Doyle- Paxon Hollow Middle School. We recognized Kirsten Lipsky, a senior, who won a $1000 scholarship from the Delaware Valley Engineers and was named Outstanding High School Student by the Delaware Valley Engineers. Our Unified Bocce Team proudly participated in the Delaware County District Championship Tournament that we hosted at the Marple Newtown gymnasium. Our 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team from Paxon Hollow had an undefeated season and we are so proud of this team. Fund raising this spring included the Potter Cup, an event that raises funds for Alex’ Lemonade Stand Foundation and an elementary-wide dance-a-thon that raised funds for the Headstrong Foundation. Our students get involved in many community causes and show they enjoy helping others. A special event for our juniors and seniors included a visit from Holocaust survivors, Erica Herz Van Adelsberg and Michael Herskovitz who told the students about their experiences. While the 2016-2017 School Year closes, the excitement around the District builds as we all look forward to meeting the needs of our students through varied opportunities and experiences designed for academic achievement and student engagement. Be sure to follow us on Twitter to see more of the wonderful things happening within our District over the summer months. @MarpleNewtownSD Best regards,
Dr. Carol Cary Superintendent Marple Newtown School District MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL NEWS NEWTOWN SCHOOL MARPLE 14 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown Marple NewtownMarple MARPLE SCHOOL NEWTOWN NEWS Marple Newtown High School Clubs & Activities A variety of clubs and activities are available to our students and new ones are always invited. See below.
ASIAN CULTURE CLUB, Mr. Carson INTERNATIONAL CLUB, Mrs. Firkser-Campbell Inform students about Asian culture and countries Students can learn about other cultures and volunteer in the local ethnic communities ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY, Mr. Speca, Mr. Sloat LINK, Leaders Involved Networking Kids A club for anyone who enjoys astronomy and is intrigued by the night sky Provides peer leadership experiences and opportunities to students in grades 9-12 BADMINTON CLUB, Mrs. Landes MAR NEWS, Mr. Duffy Students can exercise and compete with their classmates in a casual manner Create a newspaper of school events for the students and faculty BEST FRIENDS CLUB, Dr. McCool MATH CLUB, Mr. Clancy Students are partnered with peers to assist in the development of social and Members intend to improve their mathematical skills and compete in math contests interpersonal skills with other schools CERAMICS CLUB, Mrs. Can MN TIGER MUSIC, Mr. Massimo, Mr. Vogel, Mr. Smith Provides an opportunity for all students to work on functional and decorative ceramic Extracurricular instrumental and voice opportunities abound. Check out Aleatory, Jazz projects Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, Show Choir, and String Ensemble at www.tigermusic.org CHESS CLUB, Mr. Oberholtzer MOCK TRIAL, Dr. Karpyn New and experienced chess players learn and perfect their skills through practice and Encourages the understanding of the legal system through team competition local competition MODEL UN, Dr. Killough COOKING AND BAKING, Mrs. Caromano Promotes debate skills and knowledge of international relations Learn new techniques in cooking and baking MTG: “Magic: The Gathering” DEBATE TEAM, Mrs. Johnson Bring together students that share interests in the trading card game “Magic: The Using the yearly national debate topic, the team organizes and argues against other Gathering” schools NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, Dr. Killough DRAMA CLUB, Mr. Vogel, Mr. Massimo Honors and encourages those students who consistently exhibit scholarship, service, Organizes coffeehouses where aspiring actors, poets, and musicians can showcase character, and leadership their talents NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY, Dr. DiMeo ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB, Mrs. Landes Recognizes high achievement in Spanish and promotes the continuation of the Promotes awareness about the environment and recycling Spanish culture FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, Ms. Stum PSYCHOLOGY CLUB, Mr. Hannan This student business club merges the worlds of education and business through Bring students together to gain skills, learn, and benefit from their interest in special activities and events Psychology FFA (Feeding Fellow Americans), Dr. White READING OLYMPICS, Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Boulanger Join the effort to end hunger Read books, discuss them and compete in county-wide Reading Olympics competition FILM AND LITERATURE ANALYSIS CLUB, Mrs. Gallagher RENAISSANCE, Ms. Jacobson, Mrs. Cipollone, Mr. Isselmann Study the art of film and literature, specifically how literature is transformed into film Recognizes and rewards students for academic achievement, attendance, and a clean FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (FMFCU) discipline record MNHS has implemented the Credit Union’s financial education program. The on- RUBE GOLDBERG SOCIETY, Mr. Speca site student-operated center offers a full service financial institution Students work together to build a Rube Goldberg machine and focus on achievement FRENCH CLUB, Mrs. Dubs through teamwork Provides special cultural opportunities for students to use their French in out-of-class SKI CLUB, Mr. Snow activities Provides social opportunities and share interests in skiing, weather and geography FRINGE, Mrs. Mooney-Carboni SPEECH TEAM, Mrs. Molyneaux Publicizes creative art work and writing for the school community Promotes a love and enjoyment of the art of forensics through frequent and spirited GAMING inter-scholastic competition Promotes team camaraderie through video gaming STAGE CREW / TECH CREW, Mr. Massimo, Mr. Vogel Members of this club learn and develop the skills that are involved with set design, GERMAN CLUB, Mrs. Bilc construction, and technical applications Cultural opportunity for students to use their German in out-of-class activities TV STUDIO, Ms. Buechele GUITAR CLUB, Mrs. Mooney-Carboni Students produce morning announcements and videos for school functions while Provides a comfortable, social, musical environment where students meet and learning the associated technology collaborate via rock instrument playing ULTIMATE FRISBEE, Mr. Carson HELPING PAWS, Mrs. Roy Provides team camaraderie, and promotes exercise, and friendly competition. Raises awareness about animal shelters and gives animals a voice WIDE WORLD, Mrs. O’Neill, Ms. LeDonne HI-Q, Mrs. Landes Students use their foreign language skills in the production of a foreign language Motivated, bright and competitive students engage in lively discussion, intense study, newspaper and enlightening competition among area high schools YEARBOOK, Mrs. Mooney-Carboni, Mr. Duffy INTERACT, Mrs. Fahnestock Help craft a lasting representation of the contributions students make to their school MN Interact is a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to community service through a variety of activities and events
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 15 Russell Kirsten Lipsky Elementary’s Recognized by 2017 Teacher of Delaware Valley Excellence is… Engineers!
Congratulations to Mrs. Sophie Martin as On Tuesday March 28th 2017, The Marple The 2017 Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Newtown School Board recognized fellow Teacher of Excellence! Marple Newtown High School student Kirsten Mrs. Sophie Martin currently teaches the Lipsky for being a recipient of a $1,000 gifted students at Russell Elementary and scholarship by The Delaware Valley Engineers. To was recognized at the Partners in Education be considered for the scholarship, Kirsten had to Celebration at the Drexelbrook Corporate submit her academic information as well as write Events Center on April 27, 2017, sponsored by an essay that was reviewed by The Delaware the Delaware County Intermediate Unit and the Valley Engineers Scholarship Committee. After Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. being notified that she would be one of three Dennis Reardon, Principal at Russell recipients, a dinner was held in Philadelphia Elementary, wrote, “In her third year as a teacher at Dave & Buster’s, where Kirsten was honored at Russell, it is clear that Mrs. Martin represents and presented with a $1,000 check in front of all of the characteristics of an excellent educator; her peers and over 100 members of the local she exhibits both content and pedagogical engineering community. Kirsten is attending knowledge within her classroom, enjoys working college in the fall and has decided to attend The with children, appreciates differences, exhibits University of Pittsburgh. flexibility, collaborates with her peers, reflects deeply on her practice, and brings a positive attitude to school every day. In addition, Mrs. Martin also communicates effectively with parents and colleagues. She creates lessons that are fun, challenging, and engaging.” MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL NEWS NEWTOWN SCHOOL MARPLE 16 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown Marple NewtownMarple MARPLE SCHOOL NEWTOWN NEWS Holocaust Survivors Share Their Experience By Heather N. Molyneaux
n Friday, March 3, 2017, Beth Razin from the concentration camps. She stressed four important Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia words that we must never forget: perpetrator, victim, O brought two Holocaust Survivors to Marple by-stander, and rescuer. We were reminded that is Newtown High School to speak to the sophomores. important to be someone’s rescuer if we are able. Mr. Michael Herskovitz and Mrs. Erica Herz Van Support of one another is necessary to prevent Adelsberg discussed their experiences in Europe in atrocities, both large and small. Mrs. Van Adelsberg the late 1930s and early 1940s. Several seniors— invited several students on stage to read a poem she Taylor Schwartz, Isaac Stafford, Chris Vanderloo, Jane had authored as a teenager. The audience was moved Reminger, Max Eldabbas, Laura Myers, Matthew by her words. Students then participated in a question Patton, Chels Thiruselvam, Riley Haitz, Kelly Everly, and answer session where they asked insightful Rachel Hua, Kathy Nguyen, and Josh Starr --greeted questions and learned much more about what it was our guests, demonstrating the high standards like to be a Jewish child in World War II Europe. to which we hold our students. Members of the administration team, including Mr. Jaspersen, Mr. Gicking, Mr. Larkin, and our Superintendent Dr. Cary attended the program, interacting with students and our guests of honor. Our Culinary Arts III class led by Ms. Nicole Caromano catered the reception.
Through the Holocaust Speakers Bureau, the Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council provides eye-witness accounts of Holocaust experiences and is an invaluable resource to local educators, schools, and community groups. The participating Survivors provide highly compelling and Our superintendent, Dr. Cary, introduced Mr. personal presentations. For more information about Michael Herskovitz and Mrs. Erica Herz Van Adelsberg JCRC call 215-832-0536 or visit the following website: and thanked them for giving their time to educate www.jewishphilly.org. students about the Holocaust and share their personal experience. Both Mr. Herskovitz and Mrs. Van Adelsberg shared their experience in Nazi concentration camps. Mr. Herskovitz shared his moving experience of watching his mother and younger brother be carted off to the crematorium. He further explained that he became separated from his father shortly after arriving at Auschwitz. He had only stepped a few feet away from while changing into his prison uniform. When he turned around he could not see him, scared to call out, in fear of being shot, he never saw his father again. When he was liberated by the British, he eventually was reunited with his uncle, two older sisters, and his brother. Mr. Herskovitz now travels around speaking to groups about his experience as his goal is to educate people. Mrs. Van Adelsberg described how she survived with her parents and brother through two different
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 17 2017 POTTER CUP RAISES $39,100!
All Proceeds Benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand! MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL NEWS NEWTOWN SCHOOL MARPLE 18 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown Marple NewtownMarple MARPLE SCHOOL NEWTOWN NEWS 2017 MARPLE NEWTOWN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION Fri 8/25/17 6 PM Florida High Orlando’s Wide World of Sports Fri 9/1/17 7 PM Penncrest Crozer Keystone Stadium Fri 9/8/17 7 PM @ Radnor Prevost Field Fri 9/15/17 7 PM @ Ridley Phil Marion Field Sat 9/23/17 7 PM Haverford Crozer Keystone Stadium Thu 9/28/17 3:30 PM Lower Merion Crozer Keystone Stadium Fri 10/6/17 7 PM @ Garnet Valley Moe DeFrank Stadium Fri 10/13/17 7 PM Springfield Crozer Keystone Stadium Fri 10/20/17 7 PM Harriton Crozer Keystone Stadium Fri 10/27/17 7 PM @ Strath Haven George L. King Field
Marple Newtown would Like to thank the following Stadium supporters: B&E Sportswear Impriano Roofing Plato’s Closet Crozer Keystone INTO Prep Premier Orthopaedics CMB Dentistry Irving A. Miller Real Estate Ralph’s Auto Body Dr. Robert Cederquist, DDS Laser Derm Skin Care Center Sopranos Envoy Mortgage Mulholland Real Estate Sproul Lanes Farmers Insurance Newtown Square Pizza Substitute Teaching Services Fellini Cafè Newtown Square Veterinary Hospital Y2 Academy Paoli Fresco Pizza & Grill OndeSpalon
Paxon Hollow Undefeated Boys Basketball Team
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 19 Bocce Championship Tournament On Wednesday, March 1, 2017, the Interscholastic Unified Indoor Bocce County Championships were held in the Marple Newtown High School Gymnasium. Twelve teams competed for the opportunity to travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania to compete for the State Championship! The Marple Newtown High School and its staff were honored and excited to host these matches and worked tirelessly to produce a great event for the student athletes! MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL NEWS NEWTOWN SCHOOL MARPLE 20 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown Marple NewtownMarple MARPLE SCHOOL NEWTOWN NEWS What’s New In Curriculum Subaru (January) Subaru of America retailers conducted a book donation program this year and Rafferty Subaru in Newtown Square made a donation of 250 prize winning science books to the Marple Newtown School District. All of the books have won the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books, which is a program administered by the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science). As such they have been evaluated by a committee that consists of literacy experts, librarians, educators, and professional scientists. In addition, the AAAS award-winning website Science NetLinks (www. sciencenetlinks.com) has developed standards-based lessons that can help teachers integrate the books into their instruction. Third grade students from Culbertson and Worrall will be using A Kid’s Guide to Keeping Chickens by Melissa Caughey as a resource as they study chicks during the embryology unit. The third graders in the gifted seminar program will be reading Mission: Mars by Pascal Lee as they study space exploration.
Women in Data Science Conference (February) Twenty-one ladies from Marple Newtown High School participated in the Global Women in Data Science Conference hosted by SAP. This technical conference provided the opportunity for the young women to hear about the latest in data science related research and applications in multiple domains, earn how leading-edge companies are using data science for success, and connect with others in the field. The young women were accompanied by Mrs. Anita Stum, Business, Computer and Information Technology teacher, and Miss Jessica Buechele, Technology Education teacher.
Science Olympiad Competition (March) This year, both the high school and middle school represented Marple Newtown School District in the regional Science Olympiad competition hosted by Neumann University. Over thirty students, grades six through twelve, competed in this year’s competition. Science Olympiad provides rigorous, standards-based challenges to 7,600 teams in 50 states. Students competed in various events in all STEM disciplines. In Paxon Hollow’s first year competing, they placed in the top 10 in 4 different events. Bryan Kim and Patrick Lingle earned a medal and placed 4th out of twenty-three teams in Fast Facts. The teachers and students worked really hard and they optimistic that they will do even better next year!
STEM Design Challenge (March) Fourth and fifth grade gifted support students across the district competed in the Delaware County STEM Challenge. Students spent months of researching and designing an eco-friendly amusement park ride for this year’s STEM Challenge. Teams were scored on multiple factors, including design, blueprint, teamwork, and creativity. The students learned a great deal from each other and about themselves as team players and as STEM engineers. The Worrall team, Labib Sheikh, Jackson Hopp, Kierstyn Finn, and Nico Vitale, won Third Place in the competition. Students, Ariana Nakati, Madilyn Impriano, Kaitlyn McMearty, and Donovan Carmichael, from Culbertson Elementary, earned the recognition of Most Environmentally Friendly.
2016 – 2017 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Competition (March) The ExploraVision competition challenges students, grades K – 12, to solve real world problem with a strong emphasis on STEM. The completion challenged students to envision and communicate new technology 20 years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology. Two gifted support teams from the district were selected as Honorable Mention Winners. . The Honorable Mention award places the team among the top 10% of all ExploraVision projects entered across the nation. The fifth grade team from Culbertson, Madilyn Impriano, Kaitlyn McMearty, and Ariana Nakati, were honored for their “Solar Breeze Car” and the 4th grade Team from Russell Elementary, Ben Moss, Sarah Stupak, and Olivia Highland, were honored for their “Safe-Bot 2000.” The students will be receiving a Certificate of Achievement as well as a special gift.
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 21 (First Row, Left to Right) Andrew Santilli, Chels Thiruselvam, Judge Mattox, Carter Pierucci, Owen Mannion, Mahmeh Dumbuya, Taylor Brekus, Anna Trantas, Blake Jelus and MNSD School Director Matthew A. DeNucci, Esq. (Rear Row, Left to Right) MNSD School Director Matthew Bilker, Esq. and MNHS Faculty Advisor Michael Karpyn. Pictured above is The Marple Newtown Mock Trial Team. The photo was taken after they had argued the case of Commonwealth v. Taylor Edsel in front of the Magisterial District Judge Christopher R. Mattox.
Marple Newtown Ice Hockey Club MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL NEWS NEWTOWN SCHOOL MARPLE 22 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown Marple NewtownMarple MARPLE SCHOOL NEWTOWN NEWS
MARPLE NEWTOWN ATHLETIC ACCOLADES FALL & WINTER 2016-2017
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Boys Basketball 2nd Team All Central League- Mark Dever Honorable Mention All-Delco – Mark Dever & Mike May
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Girls Basketball 2nd Team All Central League - Devon Adams Honorable Mention - Natalie Ayoub &Olivia Young
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Girls Indoor Track and Field All-Delco–Becca Ritchie
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Boys Golf 1stTeam All-Central League - Mike May Honorable Mention All-Central League - Dolan Cox
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Boys Soccer 2nd Team All-Central League – Adam Azab Honorable Mention All-Central League – Eamonn Clinton, Richie Hannig & Rajbir Lohat
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Girls Soccer 2nd Team All-Central League - Becca Ritchie Honorable Mention All-Central League – Chloe Canonica
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Boys Wrestling 1st Team All-Delco & 1st Team All-Central League – Anthony Goodman 1st Team All Central League – Eric Hulsey Honorable Mention All-Delco – Zak Elfernani 2nd Team All-Central League - Zak Elfernani
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Boys Swimming & Dive Honorable Mention All-Central League – Mike Hannig & Demitri Tsitsios
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Girls Field Hockey 2nd Team All-Central League - Casey Fritsch&Gia DeAngelis Honorable Mention All-Central League - Bailey Fritsch
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Girls Volleyball Honorable Mention – Hannah Roberts & Rebekah Roberts
2016-2017 Marple Newtown Girls Tennis Honorable Mention All-Central League – Devon DiCampli
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Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 23 MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
The mission of the Marple Newtown School District is to provide rigorous educational opportunities for all students in a safe, healthy, and effective learning environment through a collaborative commitment involving students, staff, families and community.
The Marple Newtown School District has a long tradition of excellence in education. There are approximately 3304 students enrolled in Grades K through 12 with accelerated and advanced placement courses offered in all the academic areas. The academic curriculum of the district reflects the strength of traditional programs while meeting the changing needs of a technological society.
The district is a clear leader in the county in the development of academic standards. In addition to a strong academic program, 23 Advanced Placement (AP) and 21 Honors courses are offered to students at Marple Newtown High School. A variety of opportunities are available to students through elective courses, independent study programs, dual enrollment, cyber learning and a wide range of extra-curricular activities and athletics. There are accelerated courses in all disciplines and a comprehensive Special Education program for students who require special instruction. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL BOARD
District Administration Marple Newtown School District 40 Media Line Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 610-359-4200 www.mnsd.org
Carol Cary, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Constance E. Bompadre, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Top From Left to Right: A.J. Baker, Stavroula B. Kotrotsios, Esq., Barbara Harvey, Matthew A. DeNucci, IV, Esq., Nicholas J. Reynolds, Sr., Bottom From Left to Right: Leonard B. Altieri, III, Esq. Kathryn Chandless, Esq., Matthew J. Bilker, Esq., Matthew A. Catania, Esq. Joe Driscoll Non-voting members: Dr. Carol Cary, Joseph Driscoll, Denise Land, Mark Sereni, Esq. Business Manager MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOLS
Culbertson Elementary School Paxon Hollow Middle School Jim Orwig 3530 Goshen Road 815 Paxon Hollow Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 Broomall, PA 19008 Director Human Resources 610-359-4340 610-359-4320 Principal: James Wigo, Jr. Principal: Stephen Subers, Ed.D Assistant Principal: Matthew Flood Loomis Elementary School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Thomas Mike Dumin 369 North Central Blvd J. Gretchen Director of Operations Broomall, PA 19008 610-359-4350 Marple Newtown High School Principal: Christine D. White 120 Media Line Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 Gerald Rodichok, Ph.D Russell Elementary School 610-359-4215 Director of Pupil Services 2201 Sproul Road Principal: Gregory Puckett Broomall, PA 19008 Assistant Principal: Lauren Hopkins 610-359-4310 Assistant Principal: Donald Tabar Principal: Dennis Reardon Assistant Principal: Christian Jaspersen Heather Logue Athletic Director/Dean of Students: Supervisor of Special Education Worrall Elementary School Christopher Gicking 2979 Pennview Avenue Broomall, PA 19008 610-359-4300 Principal: John Beltrante MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL NEWS NEWTOWN SCHOOL MARPLE 24 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP News
Our Community Celebrating Newtown’s Past, Present and Future
26 A Message from the Director of Codes 30 Local History: Historic Newtown Square Day 26 Township Staff 32 Library News 27 Boards, Commissions and Public Meetings 33 Library Activities 28 We’re Not Kidding Around About 34 Codes and Parks and Recreation News Our Future: Moving Forward With 35 Thinking Ahead Visioning and Strategic Planning 35 This and That 29 Police News 36 Public Works News 29 Fire Department News
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 25 A Message from the Director of Codes: As a new employee of Newtown Township, I find myself excited to come to work each and everyday. The Township is undergoing a period of growth that is both challenging and rewarding to be a part of. My goals are to always take a positive approach in handling those challenges while making every attempt to assist current residents, business owners and vistors within our community. The current development projects that you see throughout the Township, keep our office very busy. However, these major construction projects cannot take our focus away from the needs of our residents. With that in mind, we are trying to make permitting a little less cumbersome by establishing minimum guidelines during the application process. This process will hopefully help in expediting permit approvals so your project can move along a little more quickly. Everyone should always feel free to call with questions or concerns you may have before filing an application so you are sure the information being provided is complete. Our department truly wants to be sure everyone’s needs are met and each project is done safely and in accordance with the Township ordinance and the Commonwealth’s building code. I believe this approach will further Newtown Township’s Mission Statement in making Newtown a wonderful place to live, work, shop and enjoy the outdoors. Andy Reczek, Director of Codes TOWNSHIP STAFF Andy Reczek Director of Code Enforcement 610-356-0200 ext 116 Kyle Bendler Building Code Official 610-356-0200 ext 118 Shad Sahm Code Inspector/Asst. Zoning Officer 610-356-0200 ext 113 Tim Welch Code & Zoning Enforcement 610-356-0200 ext 142 Len Warren Electrical Inspector 610-565-0789 Karl Keehn Fire Marshal 610-356-2969 Joe Romano Health Inspector 610-356-4040 ext 511 Catherine Spahr Planning & Asst. Zoning Officer 610-356-0200 ext 110 Suzanne Wolanin Office Manager 610-356-0200 ext 111 Denise Zurka Human Resources 610-356-0200 ext 146 Mike Newell Accounts Payable 610-356-0200 ext 130 Denise Gibbone Utilities Billing Clerk 610-356-0200 ext 138 Rich Lafiata Finance Manager 610-356-0200 ext 115 Marie Richards Elected Tax Collector 610-356-0200 ext 131 Harry Robinson Public Works Supervisor 610-356-0200 ext 134 George Sharretts Director of Public Works 610-356-0200 ext 112 Christopher Lunn Chief of Police 610-356-0602 Stephen Nease Township Manager 610-356-0200
Township Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday 209 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: 610-356-0200 • Fax: 610-356-8722 www.newtowntownship.org NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS 26 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 27 Newtown Township Newtown Newtown Township NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS TOWNSHIPNEWTOWN
Board of Supervisors John Nawn, P.E. Chair Edward Partridge Vice-Chair Tina Roberts Lightcap Asst. Secretary Linda Gabell Supervisor Mike Russo Supervisor Municipal Authority Joseph Sweeney Chair Maria Kane Vice-Chair Mark Kay Treasurer Thomas D. Smith Member Joe Cylc Member Parks and Recreation Board Paul Seligson Chair Jonathan Gifford Vice-Chair Sonia DiValerio Secretary Michael Gutkind Member Pete Lake Member Planning Commission Curtis Silva Chair Shimon Guy, P.E. Vice-Chair Leonard Altieri Secretary Jeff French Member Clare Frissora Member Nicholas Stephanou Member Paul Evans Member Zoning Hearing Board Matthew DeNucci, Esq. Chair Lindsey Conan Secretary David Kalman Member Robert Lodge Member Kevin Basquill Member Meeting Schedule Angelo Mancini Alternate All meetings are at 7:00 pm and take place at the Township Building Michael Gutkind Alternate Board of Supervisors* 2nd and 4th Monday @ 7pm John Agar Jr. Alternate Municipal Authority 1st and 3rd Monday @ 7pm Library Board Parks & Recreation 1st Thursday @ 7pm George Chittenden President Planning Commission 4th Thursday @ 7pm Cynthia DeFidelto Vice-President Zoning Hearing Board 3rd Thursday @ 7pm Arlene Caruso Director Library Board 3rd Thursday @ 7pm Howard Walker Treasurer EAC 1st Monday @ 5pm Bobby Schoenstadt Member *Always check the Township Website for the most up-to-date meeting schedule Theresa Shephard Member information! www.newtowntownship.org Katherine Erikson Member Look for us on: Environmental Advisory Council Bruce Killen Chair facebook.com/newtowntownshipdelco Cindy Mehallow Vice-Chair Janet Elliott Secretary twitter.com/NewtownTwpDelco John Agar, Jr. Member John Custer Member Sign up for news updates at Notify Me! on the Township website, . Janet Krevenas Member www.newtowntownship.org
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We’re Not Kidding Around About Our Future: Moving Forward With Visioning and Strategic Planning t is hard to look at the future without a review of our past. are connected to each other with walking paths and sidewalks. What was the Township like 5 years ago, 10 years ago, 25 There are bike lanes along many of our roadways to allow for years ago, 50 years ago, 100 years ago? Looking back is those who wish to bike to have a safe way to do so. There are I often a good predictor of the future. If our past predicts sidewalks leading to our bus stops with bus shelters that are our future we are in for many changes over the next 5, 10, 25, 50 designed in keeping with the image and vision of Newtown. and 100 years. Our Township is free from illegal drugs and crime. St Albans When I think of the future several things come to mind. First circle is a place of gathering for community events ten to the cartoon the Jetsons, with flying cars, I also think of the Back twenty times a year. Our businesses thrive. Our homes are safe. to the Future movie series with a time travel Delorean. I think just Our streets will be well maintained and pothole free. I could go how different travel might be and what that would mean to the on and on but you get the idea. intersection of 252 and West Chester Pike. Our mission is to be the preeminent Township dedicated Just 50 years ago who would have imagined that we would to public service with integrity, achieved by encouraging have self-driving cars, cell phones, an online encyclopedia, communication and protecting resources. If we are going to heart transplants, the list can go on and on. There are more be preeminent it will require us to be not only implementing advancements in our life time than any other time in history. best practices, but developing best practices that others will There is no reason to believe that the next fifty years will not be implement. To help us begin the moving for the future, I am even more amazing. developing an agenda for a meeting with the Staff and the Board So what does that mean for us. What will Newtown Township to spend time together visioning about the future based on the look like in the future? None of us know for sure, but we can and information that has been gathered through the comprehensive should be setting the groundwork to make it what it can be for plan and the mission statement. We will solidify our community the next generation. Last year we finished the Comprehensive values. We determine our challenges, opportunities, strengths Plan and Mission Statement. It is now time to start putting that and weakness. We will dream of what the Township will be, into action. We need to take steps to improve our zoning code, examine where we are now and define the Gap between the our parks, our facilities, and our infrastructure. We need to sure two. Once that is done we will set goals, objectives and strategies up our financial position so that we become AAA rated. to fill the gap and move us from here to there. As I imagine what the Township will look like in the future, None of us know the future. What we wear, what we eat, what we have community parks in each of our neighborhoods for we drive or do not drive (self-flying cars), what are houses will residents to enjoy. I see all of these parks in pristine condition look like, but what I do know is that nothing stays the same. We with public restrooms that are environmentally friendly and can either plan our future, set out what we want it to be and take inviting. Picnic tables and grills that encourage families to steps to move in that direction or we can do nothing, watch the spend time enjoying the outdoors together. Playgrounds and community develop around us and end up with something none ball fields that are safe and well maintained. All of the parks of us really want. NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS 28 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 29 Newtown Township Newtown Newtown Township Police/Fire Dept. News Newtown Township Police - It’s Tax Time: NEWS TOWNSHIPNEWTOWN Be Aware of IRS Tax Scams For everyone who files taxes, we must all be aware of the many people out there who are trying to use the “fear” of the IRS as a tool to scam you out of your hard earned dollars. The Internal Revenue Service continues to warn taxpayers to stay vigilant against an increase of IRS impersonation scams in the form of automated calls and new tactics from scammers demanding tax payments on gift cards. The Newtown Township Police Department continues to receive complaints from residents who are contacted by scammers who leave urgent callback requests telling taxpayers to call back to settle their “tax bill.” These fake calls generally claim to be the last warning before legal action is taken. Once the victim calls back, the scammers may threaten to arrest people who don’t agree to pay. Since these bogus calls can take many forms and scammers are constantly changing their strategies, knowing the telltale signs is the best way to avoid becoming a victim. Some examples of the varied tactics seen this year are: • Threatening to put a lien against you or your property. • Threatening to send the police to your house and arrest you. • Demanding immediate payment through a wire service or prepaid gift cards • “Verifying” tax return information over the phone. • Pretending to be from the tax preparation industry. How to Protect yourself: • File your taxes early before the scammers can file using your name and information. • Remember, the IRS should never contact you by email or by phone. The IRS always begins contact with you through the U.S. mail. • Never agree to pay anything related to the IRS with a credit card, debit card or prepaid money card or gift card over the phone. The IRS will never ask you to pay anything over the phone. • If you have any questions about anything you receive that looks like it is coming from the IRS and you are not sure about it, call a professional tax preparer who is recommended to you by someone you trust. What to do if you think a scammer has called you: • Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately. • Call 911 and report the incident to your local police department. • Report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” on FTC.gov. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes. • If you think you might owe taxes, you can call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040.
Newtown Square Fire Company The question on many of the township residents minds these days has been; “Has the Fire Company found an alternate site for the new fire station?” Members of the Fire Company want the township residents to know that Fire Company representatives have been working diligently for the past few months with securing a piece of land on the Ellis Preserve for the construction of our new fire station. This joint venture has members of the Fire Company excited about the prospects of a new fire station coming to fruition. In the coming months, more details will be forthcoming regarding the location of the new fire station. Once the exact location is released to the general public, the Fire Company will be kicking off its building campaign to raise the necessary funds to construct the new station. Preliminary figures on the construction of the new station bring the project close to $5.4M. How does the Fire Company propose to generate the necessary funding? Currently, the Fire Company has capital reserves funds in the amount of $2.5M set aside for this project. In addition, the Fire Company is seeking grant funding from the State of PA- Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program. The Fire Company will also be kicking off a special new fire station capital campaign program in hopes to generate additional funds to offset the costs of this project. Residents with questions about the new station can email the Fire Company at: [email protected].
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 29 History Day Making History on Saturday, June 3rd at Historic Newtown Square Day NEW LOCATION!!!
The Newtown Square Historical Society is hosting its annual community celebration of local history at Historic Newtown Square Day on Saturday June 3rd, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. As always, we will have a variety of historic sites in the Township open with guides to give you the local history, Schedule of Events Historic Places. We hope to have four of including several events at the Garrett Activities at Drexel Lodge Park: In the those sites open this year as well as the Williamson property, plus live music, food, meadow at the Drexel Lodge Park, various oldest place of worship in the community, Revolutionary War re-enactors, Leni Lenape vendors and other activities will be hosted the Newtown Square Friends Meeting, and natives, children’s activities and vendors. – bluegrass music, food, crafters, the 1st a number of other sites significant to local While in the past, the various events were Colonial Regiment of Foot Revolutionary history. held at the Square Tavern, that space is Soldiers, some Lenni Lenape Indians, sheep 1711 Newtown Square Friends unavailable this year and so we are pleased shearing & blacksmith demonstrations, Meeting & Cemetery: Newtown Square to gather at a wonderful community space animals, an art show and more. was settled by Welsh Quakers. They built that is lesser known, but well equipped to Art Show: This year we have invited an early meeting house at this site in 1711, handle our event: the Drexel Lodge Park! artists who have exhibited at the Newtown and expanded it in 1791. You can still see Start at any one site, pick up our Square Library to participate in an art show the architectural “ghost” of the first building program with its map and an updated list at the Drexel Lodge Park. The artists will also in the second. Come visit where Newtown of activities, and enjoy learning about the have work for sale. Square residents have been worshipping history all around you! Raffle Baskets: Our local merchants for over 300 years. And then walk through New This Year: In addition, this year have donated an amazing collection of the simple Quaker burying ground and visit we are partnering with two other great thousands of dollars in merchandise and these early settlers. community organizations that day: gift certificates that we have divided into 1828 Paper Mill House & Museum: This • The Delaware County Veterans different baskets of cheer. Buy your raffle area along Darby Creek was the Memorial is commemorating D Day, tickets and you choose which baskets you 19th century version of an industrial and honoring the veterans in the bid on. All items will be on display at Drexel park. Various mills powered by the water county with a day full of events at the Lodge Park all day long. flowing from the creek ground our flour, Veterans Memorial – just down the Historic Sites: Newtown has five historic sawed our wood, and made textiles and block from Drexel Lodge Park. We are sites that are on the National Register of paper for export. And a whole community joining with them in promoting their events. • The Newtown Square Railroad Museum, always a participant on Historic Newtown Square Day, will have more activities this year, including a small choo choo train for children to ride, an antique car display, and vendors offering food and fun for all ages. And of course the main attraction there is the wonderful collection of full size train engines, cars, and railroad memorabilia, and a museum on the history of the railroad that ran to Newtown. NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS 30 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 31 Newtown Township Newtown Newtown Township NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS TOWNSHIPNEWTOWN of workers lived there. In our local history Museum, we have re-created rooms from their homes, and an 1850 general store at the site, and the upstairs rooms have a variety of items of local history on display. Outside, the mill ruins remain to be explored. 1842 Hood Octagonal School: The Hood Octagonal School, an early public school in Newtown Township, was built by James Dunwoody in 1842, and replaced a log school of the same name that was built by his father Joseph Dunwoody and two neighbors for their children. It is a one room schoolhouse built in an unusual octagonal shape. High windows let in light without distracting students from their work. One student, William Hood Dunwoody, son of the man who built the school, moved west to make his fortune and struck gold as one of the owners of the Washburn Crosby Company, the makers of Gold Medal Flour. 1860 Bartram Bridge: The last remaining covered bridge in Delaware County, crossing the Crum Creek. Neglect and vandalism almost did the old bridge in, but history minded residents on each side of the bridge, in Willistown and Newtown, have raised money to keep the bridge in good repair. Gates keep out the vandals, but the gates open on this day so you can visit and see the inside of the bridge, the Burr Arch, and perhaps sneak a kiss out of sight of prying eyes, as lovers have been Garrett Williamson Site: Daniel along West Chester Pike. Come out and doing for over 150 years. Williamson was one of the earliest settlers meet some of those veterans, search the 1895 Newtown Square Railroad in Newtown, and bought this farm from memorial wall and learn about the 12 Museum: Newtown was served by a William Penn in 1692. The farm passed Newtown Square men who served in the passenger and freight rail line built in out of the family briefly, but in 1877, his Civil War. A recent addition is the statue the late 1890’s. Passenger service was descendant Elizabeth Williamson re- honoring “Wild Bill” Guarnere, one of the discontinued early on, but the “milk run” purchased 262 acres. Elizabeth married Band of Brothers, recalled in the book of the brought fresh milk from the Pennsylvania Caspar S. Garrett, of the family who owned same name, who parachuted into France on Farm to the Pennsylvania Hospital for much and operated mills throughout Delaware D Day and fought through till the war’s end of the 20th century. The original freight County, including the Union Paper Mill on in Germany. house was moved from its site to the Drexel Darby Creek, and the adjoining “Paper Mill Come out and enjoy your community Lodge property, and a wonderful Railroad House,” which today houses the museum and its events, rather than watching Museum has been created with engines, of the history of Newtown Township. When them on TV, reading about them in the rolling stock, and great photos and fixtures Elizabeth died, she left the farm to be newspaper, or hearing about them from that tell about Newtown’s railroad history. used as a vacation home “for the support friends. Invite family and friends. The event And they have a great new addition: one of and maintenance of poor children and supports the mission of the Newtown the original trolley cars that used to ply the deserving single women”. One of the old Square Historical Preservation Society to line between 69th Street and West Chester family homes on that site will be open for educate the community on local history along West Chester Pike. The old car needs tours. and the importance of preserving and some love, but we hope it has found a Garrett-Williamson Barn: A great stop using the historic buildings that we are permanent home here in our local railroad for children of all ages! The local 4-H will fortunate to have in the Community. These museum, and that in the future you can show off the farm and various farm animals buildings exist because people throughout come back and see the renovations that at the Garrett Williamson Barn, including our history have cared enough to preserve result from the efforts of enough generous a tent, handouts, and kid’s activities with them and hand them down to the next donors. This is another great site for kids: various farm animals. generation. You join those people who care riding on the small train, climbing on the Delco Veterans Memorial: Delaware when you lend a hand in the effort. big ones, and enjoying the food and wares County has honored its military veterans — Doug Humes, Newtown Square Historical of the other vendors. with a beautiful granite memorial visible Society
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 31 Library News Free Museum Passes Coming to Newtown Public Library Thanks to the support of the Friends of Newtown Public Library, free museum passes will be offered by Newtown Public Library beginning in April. Patrons with a library card in good standing will be able to choose from six different institutions to visit with their families using the museum passes provided. They will simply need to check them out! “Just like libraries, area museums and arboreta are community gathering spaces that provide inspiring experiences for visitors. We are so happy to have the Friends’ support so that we can offer more cultural experiences for our patrons. We hope to expand the program if it is as popular as we believe it will be,” states Arlene Caruso, Library Director at Newtown Public Library. The passes will include the Academy of Natural Sciences, Battleship New Jersey, Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Elmwood Park Zoo, Morris Arboretum and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Depending on the rules of the institution, the passes provide entrance to 2 adults and several children. Some of the passes also provide discounts to the holder in the gift shop or café. The individual benefits of each pass is available at the library. Reciprocal admission privileges are also in place at some of the institutions so patrons will be able to use the passes at other museums. For example, the Morris Arboretum membership pass, through the American Horticultural Society, offers reciprocal admission at more than 300 arboreta and gardens including Tyler Arboretum, which is located less than 5 miles away from Newtown Public Library to the south. Caruso further explains that “other libraries in the county have been successfully offering museum passes for some time. As usual, the Friends were quite excited to get this program off the ground. We certainly wouldn’t have been able to offer them without their help We have many calls from our community asking if we have museum passes and we are all happy to be able to now say that we most certainly do!” Admission passes at Newtown Public Library are available for a three day loan to adults with a current Delaware County library card that is free of fines. Passes cannot be renewed and must be returned before the library closes on the due date. Passes must be returned to Newtown Public Library and not another Delaware County Library. For more details about borrowing the passes, please call Newtown Public Library at 610-353-1022. Newtown Public Library is located at 201 Bishop Hollow Road in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Ellis Avenue and Bishop Hollow Road. NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS 32 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 33 Newtown Township Newtown Newtown Township Library News NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS TOWNSHIPNEWTOWN There’s always something happening at the library! Check out our website for more fun programs.
Library Activities for kids Join us this summer at Newtown Public Library! We’ll have fun for everyone! Check out our website for a listing of events. We also have a Summer Learning Club where you can earn prizes by reading or being read to!
Our summer fun kicks off Thursday, June 22nd @ 7 PM with Jungle John’s Jurassic Journey! Learn about dinosaurs in the this entertaining, interactive program featuring Dolly the T-Rex! She is 12 ft. long and 8 ft. high, and is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!
We are excited to offer GSK’s Science in the Summer, a FREE program from GlaxoSmithKline that helps kids “grow into science.” Classes are open to kids entering grades 2 to 6. Spaces are on a first-come, first served basis. REGISTRATION begins May 5, 2017 at 12 noon.
THIS YEAR’S TOPIC IS THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS! Course dates: July 5th-6th Level I (entering grades 2 & 3): 10 AM to noon Level II (entering grades 4 to 6): 1 to 3 PM See http://www.scienceinthesummer.com/ for more information. Story Times NO registration required. BOOKIN’ WITH BABIES Developmentally appropriate stories, rhymes & songs, followed by play time with the library’s toys. Wednesdays @ 10 am For ages 0-2, plus caregiver. Older siblings are always welcome. TODDLE ON OVER! Developmentally appropriate stories, rhymes & songs, followed by a simple art project and play time with the library’s toys. Tuesdays @ 10a For ages 2-3, plus caregiver. Younger/older siblings are always welcome.
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 33 Code Dept/ Parks & Rec News A Message From Building, Permitting and Code Enforcement We are pleased to announce that Andy Reczek has been hired as the Newtown Township Director of Codes and assume the role of Zoning Officer! Andy was officially hired back in January to head the Codes Department. Andy comes to us from Caln Township where he was the Director of Codes for 15 years. Prior to his employment in Caln, he worked Andy Reczek in the building and development trade for 20 years. Having experience both as a contractor and a developer he is uniquely qualified to understand the multiple aspects of development. Here at Newtown, Andy not only runs the department, he is an active participant in the codes process by conducting plan reviews, commercial building inspections and zoning enforcement. Andy is looking forward to working with the community, business owners, residents, and developers alike to assure all projects are completed safely. We are sure Andy will soon become a familiar and helpful face around the Township. Are you thinking about adding a fence, deck or patio this summer? Be sure to find out whether you need a permit for any work that you will be doing at your home! If you have any questions as to whether your project requires a permit, please call the Township, 610-356-0200. Permit applications are also available on the township website: www. newtowntownship.org The Township is also excited to let you know that we have moved to a new permitting system! We will be working within the Community Development Module of the Caselle Software System. This system will streamline the process, improve workflows and communications, record and track information and hopefully get residents and contractors their permits more quickly! NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS 34 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 35 Newtown Township Newtown Newtown Township Thinking Ahead… NEWS TOWNSHIPNEWTOWN Event updates are always posted prominently on the Newtown Township website. Please visit the Township website at www.newtowntownship.org frequently for more information on all events listed below and more.
Concert in the Park at Drexel Lodge Park Presented by Parks & Recreation 4140 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square Saturday, September 16, 5:00-7:00 pm 4th of July Parade Newtown Square Neighbors Tuesday, 10am Festival Running along West Chester Saturday, September 9, 2017 Pike, beginning at Saint Alban’s @ the Ellis Preserve Circle in Newtown Square at • 5k run 10:00 am and concluding at • Live Music the Broomall Fire Company on • Local Food Vendors Malin Road at approximately The organizers are currently seeking local 12:00 noon. business sponsors, if interested please call Rick @ 610-733-6002
This and That Ben Arnold Ben Arnold & Band “Ben Arnold is like a musical Rocky, ready to take on Tree City USA America in Bloom any level of competition.” - People Magazine Designation Continues (AiB) “Arnold’s rangy melodies The Arbor Day Foundation Two national AiB judges make him an artist to has again named Newtown will be touring Newtown remember“ -Rolling Stone Township a Tree City, USA. Square, June 29th and Roxborough-born singer- Trees provide multiple 30th. Last year, Newtown songwriter Ben Arnold benefits to a community Square was awarded creates “from blue-eyed when properly planted and first place for “Best soul and piano rock to maintained. They help with Combination of Plants in east coast-style with stormwater management, Hanging Baskets.” ingredients from blues, cooling costs, remove air Judging includes funk and Memphis pop.” pollutants, provide habitat categories for Floral www.benarnold.com to wildlife and increase Displays, Landscaped • Food for sale: Luigi & the visual appeal of a Areas, Environmental Giovanni Catering food neighborhood as well as Efforts, Urban truck increase property values. Forestry and Heritage • Bring: beach chairs, Preservation. blankets, soccer & Plant up your gardens, footballs contact us to be on • No alcoholic beverages, Judges’ Garden Tour: please [email protected]. • Join the fun, great tunes at sunset!
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Recycling in Newtown… Something everyone can do to help.
Thank you to all of our residents, businesses, institutions and visitors for your continuing efforts to recycle and to promote recycling in Newtown Township. Recycling in Newtown Township is important for our environment, but is also mandated in Pennsylvania as specified in PA ACT 101 as well as locally by Newtown Township’s Recycling Ordinance, 1990-1. See the Newtown Township General Code Chapter 141, Article IV for more information. • Residents easily recycle “single stream” twice each month. See the Township web site under the “Public Works” tab for your collection dates, a recycling area map, listing of materials we can recycle and other important information. • Businesses and institutions make their own arrangements with the company and method of their choice to recycle. They report annually to the Township their results, illustrating not only their compliance with the state and local requirements, but also their commitment to our community and its environment. Together we are making a difference. YES - Please Recycle: • Paper (white & colored paper, staples and paperclips are OK) • Cardboard • Aluminum, Bi-metal, & Steel Cans • Plastics #1 – #7 (except #6) • Glass • Envelopes (with windows) • Junk Mail/ Newspaper • Magazines & Phone Books
Residential Single-Stream Recycling Collections occur from each home twice every month: Zone #1 on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays and Zone #2 on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. There is no collection when there is a 5th Thursday in a month. Be sure to have your recycling out and ready to be collected before 7:00 AM. Recycling days that fall on holidays will be collected the following day. Please visit the Township web site under the “Public Works” tab for additional recycling information, schedules, maps and Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronic Recycling and Yard Waste Collection events.
www.newtowntownship.org NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP NEWS 36 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 37 Newtown Township Newtown Newtown Township Public Works News Keep Yard Waste Away from Streams NEWS TOWNSHIPNEWTOWN
Dumping grass clippings, leaves and other debris into streams and floodplains is a serious threat to our local streams. It also violates state and local floodplain and water quality ordinances. Yard waste piled along stream edges suffocates and kills the trees and shrubs that are critical for avoiding stream bank erosion. Storms can also easily wash yard clippings left in the floodplain into the stream. Yard waste carries a harmful excess of nutrients to the stream, which in turn robs the stream of oxygen needed by fish and aquatic insects. Grass clippings carelessly blown into the street while cutting your lawn is not only unsightly to your neighbors – it can and does wash into storm drains, causing damage to water quality, flooding, impeding stream flow, and creating areas of stagnant water that may create mosquito problems. A few tips for handling yard waste: • Follow Newtown Township’s schedules for drop off or collection of leaves and yard waste. • Compost leaves or yard waste whenever possible. Find out more about composting and yard disposal from the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at www.co.delaware.pa.us/SWA • Use proper grass mowing techniques, and fertilize your lawn the easy way by letting the grass clippings REMAIN there instead of collecting them! Never blow them into the street or a stream. • Allow leaves and woody debris from the ground in natural areas of your property to remain. Leaves, twigs, and branches provide a great source of food and nutrients for microorganisms that are critical to maintaining healthy soils and plants. For more resources on this and other stormwater topics, please visit Newtown Township’s “Stormwater/MS4” page at www.newtowntownship. org . Also read Chapter 143 – Stormwater Management, (Ordinance 2013-04) in the Newtown Township General Code. A message from Newtown Township, the Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association and the CRC MS4 Education and Outreach Partnership
Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Remaining Collection Events in 2017.
On the dates listed below, we will ONLY be accepting Household Hazardous Waste. ELECTRONIC Waste and Latex Paint will NOT be accepted Think Globally, Act Locally! If improperly discarded, household products containing toxic chemicals can be a threat to people, pets and the environment. Never dispose of hazardous materials in the trash as they may harm your sanitation workers or result in a collection vehicle fire. It is also unsafe to pour HHW down a sink or storm drain as it will end up polluting our drinking water Sunday, September 17th Penn State University – Brandywine Campus 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media PA 19063 (Use Main Entrance at Traffic Light on Route #352) Saturday, October 7th Emergency Services Training Center 1700 Calcon Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA 19079 Events will take place rain or shine from 9 AM to 3 PM This Program is offered as a community service to the residents of Delaware County and is not open to businesses, institutions or industry. For additional information, visit: www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle/hhw.html
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 37 MARPLE NEWTOWN RECREATION Providing Recreational, Cultural and Educational Programs & Activities to the Marple Newtown Community since 1970.
COMMUNITY CENTER Where to Find Us The Marple Newtown Recreation office is located in Room 124 inside the Robert C. Gauntlett Community Center. Directional signs are posted. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Please access the Community Center and Recreation Office from the West Chester Pike side of the building via the gym or side building entrances. Parking lower fields at Marple Newtown High School. preparation will also be included during the is available in the West Chester Pike lot. Players must have their own glove. Metal spikes week. Camp will be conducted by the MN High are not permitted. Camp coordinators are Marple School Cheer Team and Coaching Staff. All DISCOUNT TICKETS Newtown High School Baseball Coaches Mark campers should bring their lunch on a daily basis Theme Park Tickets and Jason Jordan. Former high school and and swimming gear on Tuesday & Thursday. Marple Newtown Recreation will be college players will serve as counselors. Please Please call 610-353-2326 for additional informa- selling discount tickets to the following call 610-353-2326 for additional information and tion and visit www.mnrecreation.org to register. attractions this summer: Dorney visit www.mnrecreation.org to register. Dates: July 17 – July 20 Dates: July 5 – July 7 Days: Mon. – Thur. Park & Wild Water Kingdom; Six Days: Wed. – Fri. Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Flags Great Adventure; Hersheypark; Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm Site: MN High School The Philadelphia Zoo; Sesame Place; Site: MN High School Price: $130 Price: $70 Morey’s Piers; Dutch Wonderland; PA Lady Tiger Basketball Camp Renaissance Faire; Elmwood Park Zoo; Tiger Basketball Camp All girls ages 7-14 are encouraged to improve The Baltimore Aquarium; The Franklin This camp, to be held in Marple Newtown High their basketball skills during this instructional Institute; The Splash Zone Water School’s Gym, is for boys ages 7 to 14. Campers camp at Marple Newtown High School. Campers Park; and The Adventure Aquarium. will get instruction in rebounding, ball handling, will receive instruction on both individual and Tickets are valid for the entire 2017 passing, shooting, offensive team development team offensive (ball handling, passing & and team defensive concepts. Each camper will shooting) and defensive (rebounding, man-to- operating season and can be purchased receive a T-shirt and an individual profile report man and zone concepts) skills. Point of emphasis in the recreation office of the Gauntlett on the last day of camp. Individual and team will also include team development. Each camper Community Center. The office is open awards will also be presented. All campers are will receive a T-shirt and skills development Monday through Friday from 8:30am required to bring a lunch each day and swim- schedule on the last day of camp. All campers are to 4:30pm. Once purchased, tickets are ming gear if they wish to swim. Camp coordina- required to bring lunch each day and swimming tor is MN High School Boys Basketball Coach gear if they wish to swim. The camp will be non-refundable. Credit/bank cards not Sean Spratt. The boys camp will run concurrently conducted by MN High School Girls Basketball accepted for theme park tickets – these with the girl’s camp. Please call 610-353-2326 for Head Coach Ryan Wolski and members of the transactions are cash only. Please call the additional information and visit www.mnrecre- team. The girls camp will run concurrently with office (610-353-2326) to confirm ticket ation.org to register. the boy’s camp. Please call 610-353-2326 for availability. Dates: July 10 – July 13 additional information and visit Days: Mon. – Thur. www.mnrecreation.org to register. Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Dates: July 10 – July 13 YOUTH Site: MN High School Days: Mon. – Thur. Price: $130 Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Site: MN High School Price: $130
Tiger Baseball Camp Players ages 8 to 14 will get instruction in throwing, fielding, hitting, base running, and Tiger Cheerleading Camp infield & outfield play. In addition, there will be This four-day camp to be held at Marple Junior Tennis Camp simulated games each day. Each camper will get Newtown High School is planned for girls ages 6 Junior Tennis Camp, for children ages 5 to 14, a T-shirt and an individual player evaluation at to 15 and will cover all aspects of cheerleading emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis and will the end of the week. Camp will be held on the including dance routines and cheers. Spirit Day include fun-filled drills, conditioning and match MARPLE NEWTOWN RECREATION NEWS NEWTOWN RECREATION MARPLE 38 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown Marple NewtownMarple MARPLE RECREATION NEWTOWN NEWS play. Ages 5 to 9 will use the USTA 10 and under cleats, sneakers (in case of rain), lunch, water minimum enrollment numbers are met, ages 6 to format complete with appropriate sized courts bottle and swimming gear to camp each day. 9 and 10 to 12 will be grouped separately. All and balls. Instruction will be provided by Marple Please call 610-353-2326 for additional informa- participants will receive a T-shirt and certificate Newtown Boys and Girls Varsity Tennis Coach tion and visit www.mnrecreation.org to register. of participation. Camp will be held at the Tom Harker and his assistants. Campers are Dates: June 26 – June 29 Gauntlett Community Center (meet at the West encouraged to bring their own racket but they Days: Mon. – Thur. Chester Pike gym entrance). In case of inclement will be available at camp if you need one. Please Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm weather, camp will meet indoors. Please call bring a drink on a daily basis. All other equipment Site: MN High School 610-353-2326 for additional information and visit Price: $150 ($130 before June 3) will be provided. Camp will take place at the www.mnrecreation.org to register. Marple Newtown High School Tennis Courts. Ultimate Summer Camp Dates: July 24 – July 28 Please call 610-353-2326 for additional informa- Days: Mon. – Fri. tion and visit www.mnrecreation.org to register. Leave your electronic devices at home!!!! Your Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Session 1: June 26 – June 30 child (entering grades 5 to 8 welcome) will begin Site: Comm. Center Session 2: July 24 – July 28 each day with some light stretching and Price: $120 Days: Mon. – Fri. exercising. They will then enjoy mornings filled Time: 9:00am – 10:30pm (ages 5-9) with hiking, cooperative games, and a variety of Fitness with Friends Special Needs Fitness Class Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm (ages 10-14) outdoor activities (kick the can, capture the flag, By Impact Sports Site: MNHS Tennis Courts kickball etc.)! Next, we will move indoors for Price: $99 per session some math and reading activities. Your child will Through Fun and active games and drills, the Tiger Softball Camp then eat a delicious lunch prepared at home. The weekly Fitness with Friends program teaches the afternoon fun begins with a climb on the cargo social skills necessary for appropriate participa- Learn the basics of this exciting sport and have net and rock wall!!! Each day concludes with the tion in sport. During the program, participants fun as well! This camp is designed for players campers playing relaxing board games. The camp (ages 3-14) will build fitness, practice healthy ages 7-14 and is focused on improving basic skills will be held at Paxon Hollow Middle School and habits, and engage with peers. Each week, the to help make players successful at the next level. directed by Paxon Hollow teachers Mr. MacNeal children will play games focused around a central Players will be divided into different age groups and Mr. Wendler. Please call 610-353-2326 for theme including personal space, following for age appropriate activities. Participants will additional information and visit directions, taking turns, teamwork, sportsman- work on all aspects of the game including www.mnrecreation.org to register. ship, and working with a partner. Impact Sports batting, fielding, throwing, and knowledge of the Session 1: July 10 – July 14 will provide approximately a 1:4 staff to game. Anyone interested in pitching will get their Session 2: July 17 – July 21 participant ratio. If your child will require own specific instruction during the morning Days: Mon. – Fri. additional assistance, please plan to have a sessions with a chance to pitch in games during Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm parent or caregiver present to support your child. the afternoon sessions. Afternoons will include a Price: $200 per session ($175 before June 1) Price: $300 for both sessions (before June 1) The program will meet outdoors at the Gauntlett series of scrimmage games and possibility of Community Center. Each child will receive a swimming in the High School Pool (days TBA). Tiger Field Hockey Camp certificate of participation. Please call 610-353- Camp Coordinator is Michael Snow, Head Softball 2326 for additional information and visit www. Coach at MN High School. The camp will be Participants (girls in grades k-5) will get mnrecreation.org to register. conducted at the MN High School softball fields. instruction on the basic skills of field hockey Dates: June 22 – July 27 All players should provide their own glove, bag including dribbling, passing, shooting, and game Day: Thursday lunch and sunscreen on a daily basis. Lunch/drink play. The curriculum will offer a fun, high energy Session 1: 4:00pm – 4:45pm packages will be available for purchase at camp. introduction to the sport of field hockey. This Squiggles (ages 3-7) Please visit [email protected] for lunch fees camp will be conducted by Rachael DeCecco, Session 2: 4:45pm – 5:30pm (paid at camp) and additional camp information. former Marple Newtown and Princeton Field All Stars (ages 8-14) Price: $120 per session To register visit www.mnrecreation.org. When Hockey player. Camp will be conducted on the registering, please provide size for camp T-shirt. lower fields of Marple Newtown High School. All Dates: July 17 – July 20 participants must have equipment (field hockey Days: Mon. – Thur. stick, ball, mouth guard, shin guards and Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm goggles) and wear sneakers or non-metal cleats. Site: MN High School Above equipment can be purchased if needed. Price: $155 ($130 before May 31) Please make checks payable to Marple Newtown Tiger Football Camp Recreation and mail along with registration form to Tiger Field Hockey Camp, 399 Hempstead Grades K - 5 Circle, Newtown Square, Pa 19073. Please email Learn to Swim The Tiger Youth Football Camp is a non-con- [email protected] for additional tact program designed to teach young athletes information. A “Learn to Swim” program will be held at the (entering grades K to 5) the proper techniques Dates: July 10 – July 13 Marple Newtown High School Pool from June 26 and fundamentals of football. Drill sessions and Days: Mon. – Thur. to July 27. Qualified instructors will teach lessons demonstrations will be presented under the Time: 8:30am – 11:30am for Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermedi- guidance of the Marple Newtown High School Site: MN High School ate swimmers. Lessons are open to anyone six Football Coaching Staff. Techniques taught will Price: $100 years of age and above. All lessons are 45 Price: $170 (includes equipment package) include passing, running, ball handling, receiving, minutes in length and will meet Monday through blocking, kicking, form tackling, and strength All Stars Camp Thursday (session 2 Wednesday through Friday) training. In addition, camp will include games of By Impact Sports between 9:00am and 12:00pm. Those registering ultimate and touch football, as well as an for semi-private lessons must register both (2) obstacle course competition. The camp A five-day camp for children ages 6 to 12 that swimmers to get the semi-private rate. Semi- coordinator is Marple Newtown High School will be held at the Gauntlett Community Center. Private swimmers must be of the same ability Head Coach Chris Gicking. Marple Newtown High This All-Star program will see each camper level. Group lessons are available for beginner School players and football alumni will also be participate in a variety of different sports swimmers only. The group student to instructor present each day to demonstrate techniques and including soccer, basketball, tag-rugby, cricket, ratio is 3:1. Missed lessons by choice of the work with campers. Camp will be held at Marple field hockey, Dodgeball, Track & Field and more. A participant generally will not be made-up. Please Newtown High School. All campers will receive a lively and welcoming five days of camp fun! call 610-353-2326 for additional information and T-shirt. Each camper should bring non-metal Instruction provided by Impact Sports. Provided visit www.mnrecreation.org to register.
Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 39 Session 1: June 26 – June 29 scientists use evidence from the body to games, and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess Session 2: July 5 – July 7 determine who was here. Compare fingerprints, skills, meet new friends, and work out your most Session 3: July 10 – July 13 lips, teeth, imprints, etc. Take a trip down the powerful muscle – your brain! Our camps include Session 4: July 17 – July 20 Organ Trail and learn the systems of your own fun team chess games (like bughouse), recess Session 5: July 24 – July 27 body. Make “brain goo” and learn all about the time (of course), snacks, tournaments and Private lesson price per session: sections of the brain. Build Mr. Bones and puzzles. Each camper will receive a T-shirt, trophy, $180 ($135 session 2) become a Mad Science detective to solve the and puzzle folder. Chess Wizards has been Semi-Private lesson price per session: “Great Cookie Caper”. Please call 610-353-2326 for teaching the game of chess since 2002. Our $150 per swimmer ($112.50 session 2) additional information and visit www.mnrecre- interactive curriculum makes learning fun for Group lesson price per session: ation.org to register. new and seasoned players alike. Our camps are $135 per swimmer ($101.25 session 2) Dates: July 31 – Aug. 4 led by our most experienced instructors. Unleash Days: Mon. – Fri. your brain power and spend part of your vacation Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm with Chess Wizards! Camp will be conducted at Site: Worrall School the Community Center. Full-day participants Price: $179 must provide their own lunch. Please call Create Your Own Video Games, 610-353-2326 for additional information and visit www.mnrecreation.org to register. Stories & Animations Camp Dates: Aug. 21 – Aug. 25 Offered in partnership with Computer Days: Mon. – Fri. Half-Day: 9:00am – 12:00pm Explorers, students (ages 7-10) will have fun and Full-Day: 9:00am – 3:00pm success using a graphics based children’s Site: Comm. Center programming language to create their own video Price: $180 Half-Day games and animated stories. They will choose Price: $275 Full-Day characters, vehicles, objects, backgrounds and sounds, and they will direct what actions take Kitchen Wizards Youth Cooking Camps Mad Science place. Their character may walk down the beach, Marple Newtown Recreation and Kitchen Marple Newtown Recreation has partnered jump into a lake, or even go surfing! They could Wizards will offer two theme-based Youth with Mad Science to offer two unique weeks of also teach another character to dribble a Cooking Camps this summer for children ages 5 science camp for children ages 7 to 12. The basketball, jump and dunk the ball. The camp will to 14. The camps will be held at Worrall camps will be held at Worrall Elementary School. be conducted at the Gauntlett Community Elementary School. Each participant will receive a All campers will receive a quality take-home toy Center. Please call 610-353-2326 for additional chef’s hat (toque), apron, recipe booklet and a and experiment every day. Please bring a snack information and visit www.mnrecreation.org to certificate of completion. Contact the recreation and drink each day. Please call the recreation register. office (610-353-2326) for registration information. office (610-353-2326) for complete details. Dates: July 17 – July 21 Days: Mon. – Fri. Camp 1: Science in Action (Ages 7-12) Time: 9:30am – 11:30am Science is everywhere! Explore polymer Price: $155 chemistry and make several including fun super science bouncy balls. Investigate Newton’s Law of Make Your Own Movie Camp Motion in simple machines and how they make Sweets for Sweeties (Ages 5-9) our lives easier. Discover FUN physics through You and one – two teammates (ages 8-11) will sound waves, gravity, inertia, centripetal force, be in charge of everything as you make your own This camp is a great introduction to baking etc. Experiment with shapes and their strengths movie! You will decide on the story, direct the and candy making for the youngest chefs-in- in superstructures and skyscrapers! Learn movie, do the filming and editing, add special training. Each day, children will prepare baked aerodynamics and stages of flight with rockets effects, and even star in the picture! Finally, you goods and candies to take home and share with and flight demonstrations. This camp includes will be able to take home your movie on DVD. the family. Please call 610-353-2326 for additional lots of hands-on, minds-on take home projects Offered in partnership with Computer Explorers, information and visit www.mnrecreation.org to everyday too! Please call 610-353-2326 for this weeklong program will meet at the Gauntlett register. Dates: July 10 – July 13 additional information and visit www.mnrecre- Community Center. Please call 610-353-2326 for additional information and visit Days: Mon. – Thur. ation.org to register. Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm Dates: June 26 – June 30 www.mnrtecreation.org to register. Dates: July 17 – July 21 Site: Worrall School Days: Mon. – Fri. Price: $165 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Days: Mon. – Fri. Site: Worrall School Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Price: $179 Price: $155 Cooking Around the Clock (Ages 9-14) Camp 2: Junior Doctors (Ages 7-12) This camp will feature food from a different Go inside cell city. Learn the components of Chess Wizards Camp time of the day – breakfast, lunch, dinner and your cells and their function. Discover the Join us this summer (ages 6-12 welcome) for snacks. At the completion of the camp, partici- mysteries of DNA as you fine-tune how forensic tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting pants will have “go-to” recipes for any time of the day. Please call 610-353-2326 for additional Kitchen Wizards Youth Cooking Camps information and visit www.mnrecreation.org to register. Dates: July 24 – July 27 Days: Mon. – Thur. Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm Site: Worrall School Price: $165 MARPLE NEWTOWN RECREATION NEWS NEWTOWN RECREATION MARPLE 40 | Marple Newtown Marple Newtown Rehabilitation Services designed to get patients back to living. We offer: • Complex medical care • Intensive rehabilitation • Skilled nursing
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Marple Newtown | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 43 OFF TO THE RACES! The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is the longest running and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. | By Peter Urscheler PHOTOS BY CARLOS ALEJANDRO Each year the Greater Philadelphia area plays host to some of the of 28 classes, the Devon Horse Show grew quickly, and by 1914 was country’s largest and most celebrated equestrian events. Steeped in already the largest outdoor horse show in the country. tradition, these one- and multi-day events are sure to entertain and In addition to the $400,000 Devon Open Jumper Section, the inspire—from the elegant clothing and pristine tents to the heart- Devon Horse Show features the country’s best hunters – with a pounding competitions. Each event offers something for everyone, $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby as one of the main whether you’re a shopper, people watcher or want to enter yourself into attractions. This year, the show added a $50,000 Arena Eventing Class the competition. and a Dog Show. For additional information or to plan your visit to the Devon Horse The Devon Horse Show - May 25-June 4 Show and Country Fair, call 610.688.2554 or visit www.devonhorse- The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is truly “Where Champi- show.net. ons Meet.” The event is the longest running and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. With the grandeur of Winterthur’s Point-to-Point - May 7 Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line setting the stage, the event Point-to-Point is the Brandywine Valley’s most stylish spring features a world-class field that annually ranks among the most sporting event, held on the glorious 1,000-acre estate of Winterthur prominent internationally. The event also includes the Country Fair, Museum, Garden & Library. Nearly 16,000 guests are treated to a which offers world-class shopping, rides and games for kids, multiple thrilling day of professional thoroughbred steeplechase racing, dining options and special entertainment events. This year, the Devon entertainment, horse-drawn carriages and elegant tailgating on the Horse Show and Country Fair celebrates its 121st anniversary. rolling hills of Henry Francis du Pont’s former estate. The annual event The Devon Horse Show’s roots date back to the 1890s, when the is held in early May and this year celebrated its 39th year. railroad lines were bringing wealthy businessmen and their families to The highlight of the day’s pageantry is the annual Parade of Antique visit, then to build their estates along the “Main Line.” Although they Carriages, the largest assemblage of vintage and antique carriages in the came by train, once here they depended on horses to pull their buggies, United States. The stately procession of horse-drawn carriages was coaches and carts. In April of 1896 a dozen local gentlemen discussed founded in 1978 by renowned artist and conservationist George A. the need for better horses for their vehicles. A meeting was called (“Frolic”) Weymouth of Chadds Ford, Pa. Weymouth was a founder inviting friends and neighbors to “effect an organization for the and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Brandywine Conser- purpose of holding a Horse Show at Devon.” Less than two months vancy and one of only two Americans to be a member of The Coaching later, the first Devon Horse Show was held. Originally a one-day show Club (England). He was president of the Four-in-Hand Club, founder
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of the Vicmead Coaching Club, and past Chairman of the Board of the In addition to six thrilling jump races, the Radnor Hunt Races Brandywine Polo Club. Weymouth passed away in 2016, marking the feature a full day of events including a spectacular antique carriage first time in 38 years that the procession’s founder did not lead the parade, the much-loved parade of foxhounds, a sensational tailgate way. picnic competition, a chapeau contest for ladies and children, and Point-to-Point is the second largest professional sporting event in prizes to the gentlemen with the best-themed ties. Delaware and is sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association. The races take place rain or shine, and having your own tent is a plus. Prize purses for the three hurdle races go up to $25,000. In 2013, Top “Tents provide shade on a sunny day and shelter from the rain if the Events USA, which identifies the most popular events around the clouds roll in,” says Carol Griffin, Radnor Hunt Races coordinator. country, named Point-to-Point as one of the best events in the nation. “Just choose the location you like on the rail and a tent to fit your In addition to the carriages, antique Rolls-Royces and Bentleys are party.” In addition to these entertaining options, spectators may choose on view along with a range of attractions including shopping, food and to reserve box seats or a tailgating spot. Admission to the event is sold a host of activities to engage and entertain kids including the Winter- in advance. thur Hunt. For 2017, the tailgate picnic competition has the theme of “Frolic Point-to-Point is Winterthur’s largest annual fundraiser and benefits Along the Brandywine,” honoring the Brandywine Conservancy’s the maintenance and preservation of the Winterthur Garden and founder, George A. “Frolic” Weymouth, who died in 2016. Wey- estate. mouth’s four-in-hand antique carriage led the carriage parade at the For additional information, call 800.448.3883 or 302.888.4994, or races each year. Entrants will create elaborate picnics around the visit www.winterthur.org/ptp. theme, using food, flowers, costumes and props. Judges—local chefs and celebrities—will award prizes to individual and group tailgates. Radnor Hunt Races - May 20 For 38 years, the Brandywine Conservancy has been the sole As the weather warms, many area residents begin preparing for the beneficiary of the Radnor Hunt Races. Funds raised provide support tradition of tailgating and tent parties at the 87th Radnor Hunt Races for the conservancy’s vital efforts to protect open space and water in Malvern, held each year in mid-May. This is considered one of the resources in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. To nation’s top-rated meets, attracting the best horses, riders and trainers date, more than 63,000 acres are permanently protected, including the in the country, along with 20,000 spectators enjoying a day in the Radnor Hunt race course itself and surrounding lands. countryside. For additional information or to plan your day at Radnor Hunt Races, call 610.388.8383 or visit www.radnorhuntraces.org.
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Penn first settled the colony. Tobacco would continue to be grown at Harriton until Harrison’s death in the 1740s. Harriton House—Making Harriton’s most famous occupant was Charles Thomson. Thomson is known for his role as the first and only Secretary to the Continental History for More Than 300 Congresses. He originally acquired the house and estate through his marriage to Richard Harrison’s daughter, Hannah Harrison, in 1774. Among his many accomplishments as secretary, Thomson designed Years the Great Seal of the United States that is still used on all official By Peter Urscheler documents—and on the reverse side of the one-dollar bill. In April PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HARRITON ASSOCIATION 1789, he traveled to Mt. Vernon to inform George Washington that he had just been elected as the first President of the United States Just moments away from busy Montgomery Avenue rests a home on under the new Constitution. Harriton Road in Bryn Mawr that is like no other. It may not be the After serving 15 years as the Secretary of the Continental and grandest of estates on the Main Line, but its story encompasses almost Confederation Congresses, Thomson and his wife retired to 300 years of history as it was home to one of the most influential yet Harriton, where he remained until his death in 1824. During his little-known patriots in American history. retirement, he focused his attention on scientific agriculture and The house we know today as Harriton was built by a Welsh Quaker became an ardent abolitionist. He even translated the Bible from named Rowland Ellis in 1704. Ellis was a significant member of his ancient Greek texts into English. The Bible was printed in Welsh community, serving as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly Philadelphia in 1808, and the four-volume work was the first and as an overseer of the Quaker schools in Philadelphia. He received translation of the Bible from Greek texts on the North American nearly 700 acres from William Penn, and he called his estate “Bryn continent. Mawr” which means “high hill” in Welsh. The three-story, T-shaped Harriton continues onward, steeped in its rich history. The 1704 stone house he built, with its flaring eaves and tall brick chimneys, was house has been faithfully restored to the period of Charles Thomson’s a sophisticated example of early Pennsylvania architecture. occupancy, completely furnished with a fine collection of 18th- Ellis had a small 15-acre farm at his estate where he grew wheat, oats century American decorative arts including objects owned and used and Indian corn. Although he had originally hoped to cultivate up to by Thomson. Today, the Harriton Association maintains the site, 40 acres of land, his vision never came to fruition and the small farm which includes a spacious park with gardens and a stream, could not support his family. He was forced to sell the property in 1719 community vegetable garden and orchard, as well as an apiary and to a Maryland tobacco planter named Richard Harrison. The name of beekeeping programs. “Steady,” the horse, three sheep and two goats the estate was then changed from Bryn Mawr to “Harriton.” now occupy the former dairy barn and paddocks. Harrison, like Ellis, was a Quaker. He increased the number of The historic home is open to the public every Wednesday through acres under cultivation, introducing tobacco culture to the estate. Saturday, however it is recommended that visitors contact the Some believe Harriton was the northernmost tobacco plantation in Harriton Association to schedule a visit. The park and grounds are the 13 colonies. Although the idea is foreign to many today, tobacco open every day during daylight. For more information, call grew well in Pennsylvania, and it was a principal crop when William 610.525.0201 or visit www.harritonhouse.org.
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