Mark your calendars!
On Feb. 24, pencil in a three-pancake feast between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. at your local International House of Pancakes restaurant, where you can make a donation to help save kids' lives.
Find an IHOP restaurant near you.
Since IHOP's first National Pancake Day in 2006, more than $2 million has been raised for Children's Hospitals. Help IHOP reach the $1 million mark for 2009.
The nearest IHOP to Chester County is:
130 W. Lancaster Avenuel Ardmore, PA 19003-1305
417 W. Baltimore Pike Ave, Clifton Heights, PA 19018-1807
115 W. City Line Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2448
148 N. Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720-3102
I was reading an article in the Country Living Magazine and came across something I wasn't aware of.
Habitat for Humanity has over 500 salvage and resale shops in the country. These resale shops stock everything from gently used appliances and surplus tile to new flooring and cabinetry, sold at a fraction of the normal price. According to the article in Country Living, all are donated by local citizens and businesses.
To visit a Habitat Restore, go to www.habitat.org and click on Restore. From there you can find a Habitat Restore near you. Because these kinds of thing are hit or miss, visit often! Proceeds from ReStores, help local affiliates fund the construction of Habitat houses within the community.
Below are the locations in located in or near Chester County. Happy Shopping!
Coatesville
Chester Co Restore, 1853 E Lincoln Hwy Coatesville, PA 19320 Phone: (610) 466-1890
Lancaster, 155 Independence Ct
Lancaster, PA 17601 Phone: (717) 293-0250
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Reading-Berks ReStore
336 S 18th St Reading, PA 19602 Phone: (610) 373-3439 jkocet@rbhabitat.org
York
235 N Beaver St
York, PA 17404 Phone: (717) 852-7574
When it is time to sell your home, there are so many things you need to think about. First impressions are very important. You will want to make sure that your home is pleasing from the curb. A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed plantings and a welcoming front entrance are a good place to start. Make sure the front door is freshly painted and hang a pretty wreath.
Your home can be an absolute showplace, but when the Realtor opens the front door for the buyer and the scent of cigarette smoke wafts out, your home is automatically off the top 2 list. You see, when I am working with buyers and we have a long list of homes to see, I instruct them to rule houses out. I ask them to compare the first house to the second house and pick the one they like the best. Then, I ask them to compare the third home with the home they picked out of the first two and pick the one they like the best. This enables them, if they are consistent and consciously choosing a home out of two all day, to have two top picks. And if you are a smoker, I can guarantee you, that your home will not be one of the top two.
Thankfully, the Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) took effect on September 11, 2008. This act prohibits smoking in most public places and workplaces across our Commonwealth. The one place smokers still feel comfortable smoking, unfortunately for their loved ones, is in their homes. Smoking in your home can lower, almost assuredly, the resale value of your most valuable asset. I can tell you that most home buyers will not be interested in the amount of work it takes to eradicate the smell of cigarettes in a home. These houses often require all new paint, carpeting and window treatments. I actually think that if a buyer had to choose between a house with pet odor or the smell of a heavy smoker, the buyer would pick the home with the pet odor.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Tobacco Control Project is a regional coalition of health professionals and tobacco control advocates working to combat tobacco use and improve access to tobacco control services across Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Schuylkill counties.They provided me with the following statistics:
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Tobacco Control Project also provided me a complete list of local smoking cessation resources available to us in our area. They are as follows:
ChesPenn Health Services
2900 W. 9th St Floor 2 North
Chester, PA 19013
610.380.4660 x230
Chester County Health Department
601 Westtown Rd., Suite 290
West Chester, PA 19382
610.344.6685
Chester County Hospital
701 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610.738.2542
Main Line Health Tobacco Program
1068 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063
610.891.3560
Maternal & Child Health Consortium
30 W. Barnard St., Suite 1
West Chester, PA 19382
610.344.5370
Phoenixville Hospital
Community Health Education & Outreach Department
PO Box 3001
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610.983.1295
Southeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center
35 S. High Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610.430.7500
More information on the Coalition and tobacco control services in the area, as well as throughout the seven-county region can be found at www.hpc.tobaccorfp.org/.
Questions can also be directed to their toll-free number and email address: 866.756.5412 | SEPAtobacco@phmc.org
Some time last year, I became a Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer. I love it, and if you have ever had the urge to make a small difference in the life of a home bound person, this is a small time commitment, big rewards kind of thing to do. The first person I met was the woman who's phone number was in the local paper looking for volunteers. Evelyn Ward. Evelyn is an 82 year old dynamo. She is Co-Chairperson of the Goshen Town chapter of Meals on Wheels of Chester County. Evelyn is truly one of the most interesting and fun people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. One of the stories Evelyn told me about herself was that at the age of 65, she decided to take flying lessons! When she went over to the local airport, she met a man who later become her husband and the love of her life! What a great story and one that appeals to my romantic nature! Evelyn's husband has since passed away, but her spirit and wonderful attitude has not dimmed. If nothing else came after my calling her to volunteer, I consider meeting Evelyn one of the highlights of my life. She's a real gem.
The second person I met on my voyage to become a volunteer was the other half of the Co-Chairperson team, Jeani Purcell. Jeani is as nice as she is prety and it's been truly a pleasure getting to know her. Jeani's children are getting to be old enough, so Jeani told me she recently went back to work. She actually told me she took a job at the Meals on Wheels office, and every time I called over there, Jeani answered the phone. She made it sound so low key, I figured she was helping out over there, part time answering the telephones, etc. So, imagine my surprise when I received an invitation to come to an open house to welcome the new Director of Meals on Wheels of Chester County, Inc..... Jeani Purcell! Talk about modest and unassuming!
Pictured here from the left: Joanne Yarnall and Jeani Purcell. Joanne coincidentally also sits on the board of the Chester County Women's Commission with me.
I popped into the open house to say congratulations to Jeani. There were many other volunteers there and I had a nice time meeting and talking with them.
Jeani recently asked me to help Co-Chair the Goshen Town Chapter. I am very proud and pleased to say I accepted and Jeani and I are going on our first interview to meet a new recipient on Thursday! I am looking forward to helping Jeani and Evelyn in what I consider to be one of the nicest volunteer opportunities available.
Meals on Wheels of Chester County is located at 510 South Adams Street, West Chester, PA If you are interested in volunteering, you can reach the meals on wheels office at 610-430-8500.
There is a neat little place in West Chester, that I bet you haven't heard about. I shouldn't bet on that, actually, because this little place is always so crowded for lunch that it would behoove you to call ahead and get a reservation. I had lunch at Arianna's Gourmet Cafe a few weeks ago with my friend Julie and I had their Gourmet Chicken Salad. I actually had the soup and 1/2 sandwich lunch special and while the soup was delicious, I would have loved another half of a sandwich that was absolutely sublime. When I tell you that I have dreamed of this meal since then, I would not be exaggerating.
Having the opportunity to meet Jeanie Purcell, the Director of Meals on Wheels of Chester County for lunch, I quickly suggested Arianna's so I could once again delight my taste buds with the best chicken salad this side of the Mississippi, or anywhere, for that matter
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I love Chester County and I would love to show you why! If you have been thinking about a move to this area, call or email me. I'm an easygoing real estate agent who loves working with people.
I love Chester County.
My family is very important to me, most important are my two sons.
RE/MAX PREFERRED, WEST CHESTER OFFICE.
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From Tom Zosh, Coatesville, PA
Susan is the best Realtor I have ever worked with!
From Leslie Margolis, now of Virginia
"My husband and I have known Susan and her wonderful family for approximately 8 years. When we needed to relocate, Susan was the perfect choice. She led us through the process, handled all of the arrangements while I was out of town. The house was sold in record time for a great price. You will enjoy working with Susan."
Service Category: Real Estate Agent
Year first hired: 2006
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
From Bill Michaud, now living in Raleigh, NC
"Susan was a great asset to have working with us when we were relocating. She knows how to attract buyers. Her knowledge of the market helped us sell our house quickly at a price that higher than we expected. I recommend having Susan as your realtor, we had a terrific experience."
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From Regina, West Chester:
1. Were you happy with the frequency of communications?yes
2. My Professionalism?yes
3. My knowledge of the industry?yes
4. Did you find me easy to work with?yes
5. Were problems handled satisfactorily?yes
6. Were you satisfied with my service overall?yes
7. Would you recommend me to a friend or a relative?yes
8. Would you be willing to speak with a potential client if they asked me for a reference?yes
What made you select me as your Realtor?
Referred by a friend
What did you like best about working with me?
You did not pressure us
Was there something about me that you didn't like? Be honest.
You're too skinny
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From Stephanie in Willistown:
What made you select me as your Realtor referred by family member
What did you like best about working with me?
fun, nice, listened to exactly what my husband and i were looking for in 0ur first house and showed us only that, always available when we had a question or concern.
Was there something about me that you didn't like? Be honest. NO!!! NO!!!
Looking back on your transaction, what stands out the most in your mind?
.....how genuinely happy you were/are for my husband and i being first time homeowners and how you really looked out for our best interest....i remember one particular house was a "little weird and smelly"......and you said...."let's get out of here"......looking out for our best interest......
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From Steve and Lisa
What made you select me as your Realtor? - We liked your demeanor the first time you took us to see a house. We were taken by your approachability, flexibility, and... you're just so nice. Plus, there was no pressure to sign the exclusive agreement.
What did you like best about working with me? - You never gave up on us. Even by the one hundredth and sixty fifth house (or something in that ball park), you continued to treat us the same way, each time we saw another house.
Was there something about me that you didn't like? Be honest. No; the entire experience was good. We were very pleased.
Looking back on your transaction, what stands out the most in your mind? The fact that you never pushed us in a direction that we were uncomfortable with. For example, when selling our home, we chose not to hold an open house. That meant a lot.
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From Mick and Tini, Downingtown:
Were you happy with the frequency of communications? Very. You kept the listings coming, responded promptly to questions (and changes in direction from us!), and kept up the energy even as our search dragged on into several months.
My Professionalism? Absolutely. This was best reflected in your interactions with other realtors and homesellers. You also managed a change in realtor office with grace and professionalism.
My knowledge of the industry? Seemed very sound, and you were honest when you felt we were looking outside your market area and connected us with extra realtors.
Did you find me easy to work with? A delight. A pleasure even.
Were you satisfied with my service overall? Absolutely.
Would you recommend me to a friend or a relative? Definitely.
Would you be willing to speak with a potential client if they asked me for a reference? If I can recommend your soup, too, of course. . . .
What made you select me as your Realtor? Our realtor brother-in-law found you through Remax and referred us.
What did you like best about working with me? Relaxed, good-humored, patient, with no sense of urgency or push to closure.
Was there something about me that you didn't like? Be honest. Honestly? No, we were all very happy with your service.
Looking back on your transaction, what stands out the most in your mind? Who knew buying a house over six months could be so much fun. You kept our protracted, evening-time house hunt pleasant and painless.
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From Carole in East Goshen.
Were you happy with the frequency of communications? Yes
What made you select me as your Realtor? We liked the way you handled the transaction when we bought the Amalfi house and you were very easy to talk to. You also take on your clients as friends and look out for your clients after the transaction.
What did you like best about working with me? Advocacy for us and very entertaining to be with.
Was there something about me that you didn't like? Be honest. You are way too funny (just kidding)
Looking back on your transaction, what stands out the most in your mind? Helping us on choosing the right buyer from the several potential offers with honesty and insight.
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From Michele, Drexel Hill
Were you happy with the frequency of communications? Very happy - always staying on top of my needs.
My Professionalism? Very professional - gives good insight into situations that I may not see for myself.
My knowledge of the industry? Has a good feel for what the market is doing.
Did you find me easy to work with? Absolutely! And has much patience!
Were problems handled satisfactorily? No problems have occurred that I am aware of.
Were you satisfied with my service overall? So far, yes!
Would you recommend me to a friend or a relative? Definitely!
What made you select me as your Realtor? Known realtor for many years.
hat did you like best about working with me? Knowledge of the market, eagerness to make sure I am pleased and content.
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