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Young tree, reminder of life, is placed at an ancient spring Sacred Lenape place for tribal ceremonies

Barbara Bluejay Michalski prepared the earth this month for planting of an Eastern red cedar tree next to Aque- tong Spring. The tree replaces a de- cayed cedar that had been planted by her grandfather, Chief Whippoorwill, Bill Thompson, three decades earlier. The cedar and a sugar maple were spe- cial additions to Aquetong Spring Park to fulfill a request by the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania for use in tribal ceremo- nial practices. Aquetong Spring, a site of Lenape activity for centuries before the Europeans arrived, continues to play an important role in tribal ceremonies. Michalski, who is a liaison between the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and the Aquetong Spring Park Advi- sory Committee, blessed the trees on April 19, just prior to the park’s closing for several months of construction. Attending the planting ceremony were members of the Aquetong Spring Park Advisory Committee, Township Manager Dennis Carney (who arranged the logistics) and Peter Schwalm and staff of PLS Landscaping in Solebury. According to the Solebury Township Historical Society, “The spring known as Aquetong by the original inhabitants of the land, the Lenni-Lenape, and known as Ingham Springs by European settlers NANCY STOCK ALLEN is located just off Lower Mountain Road in Solebury Township. The spring water that flows at the rate of 2,000 gallons per NANCY STOCK-ALLEN minute was used to power mills along the Aquetong Creek. In 1870 a dam was Preparing the fertile earth built to create the lake, and now that dam has been removed and the creek will Barbara Bluejay Michalski prepared the earth for planting of an Eastern red cedar tree next to Aquetong Spring. The tree return to its natural, pre-1870 state.” replaces a decayed cedar that had been planted by her grandfather, Chief Whippoorwill, Bill Thompson.

New Hope requests parking garage proposals Michael Guarino meeting. They discussed their reser- out what a parking garage is likely River boat the stage vations, citing harsh lighting, size and to cost until we get some design New Hope Borough Council increased traffic. Council members parameters worked out with an ar- for May Day concert passed a motion at its April meet- pointed out that the RFP only asks for chitect who’s also responsive to ing to issue RFPs, or requests for basic design proposals and parameters, other concerns raised by community proposals, for the design of a future not for final project plans. members,” said board member Peter Hundreds of lights will parking garage within the borough. “We cannot do a feasibility study Meyer. “We have made no com- Several community members raised or calculate a return on investment mitments to design or cost figures. brighten the riverside concerns with the motion and with until we know what a parking ga- We’re just looking for an advisor. John Dwyer the parking garage project during the rage is likely to cost. We can’t figure Continued on page C6 May Day, the first day of May, celebrates spring and rebirth. May Day is also International Workers Day. New Hope is a town of artists, whose work is enter- “Super Wawa” opens in Hilltown Township tainment, music, theater and art. The Bucks County Chris Ruvo That prompted some locals to April 22, according to Hilltown Playhouse has seen fit to celebrate spring and rebirth, wonder if the project would ever Township Manager Lorraine Leslie. as well as New Hope’s main industry, “the art of A long-awaited new “Super come to fruition. “The store is open and the gas pumps making art.” Playhouse laborers toil in the field of Wawa” has opened its doors for Those folks got their answer in are up and running,” Leslie said. theater and performance. business in Hilltown. the autumn of 2020 when construc- As part of the project, an older, “The art of making art” is a phrase from ”Putting Challenges stemming from the tion resumed. Despite an especially smaller Wawa at the site was demol- It Together” from Bucks County-connected Stephen COVID-19 pandemic paused con- snowy late January through early ished in order to make way for the Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George” struction on the project at the bus- March, work proceeded at a quick new larger “super” store, which is The Playhouse is bringing a free concert and more tling intersection of Route 113 and enough pace for the convenience approximately 5,600 square feet. to celebrate May Day in style. Broadway actor An- Route 313. destination to open on Thursday, Continued on page C6 drew Polec will sing from a boat on the river in a live riverfront concert. Polec has appeared most recently in a production of “Bat Out of Hell” at New York City Center in its Quakertown chooses Levy for bus transportation Encore Series. He also has been involved in a work- Gary Weckselblatt (RFP), after Levy opted out of its con- the committee’s recommendation. shop on a new Stephen Schwartz (composer of “God- tract last year, Levy and First Student Based on the proposals of the two spell,” “Pippin” and “Wicked”) project with Trevor The Quakertown Community Inc. were selected as finalists by the companies, Levy is expected to cost Nunn as director, called “Warhol on Broadway”). School Board voted unanimously on board’s Transportation Committee $1.23 million less than First Student Polec is the son of former Philadelphia ABC news March 25 to award a five-year trans- of Board President Kaylyn Mitchell, over a five-year period. Prior to the reporter Don Polec. portation services contract – contin- Vice President Ron Jackson, Steaven meeting, First Student offered to re- The free concert will give focus to the many up- gent upon successful contract nego- Klein and Brian Reimers. The Quak- duce its cost by $600,000. That did grades the Playhouse has done to its outside venues tiations – to Levy School Bus Co. ertown Community School District not sway the board. Information can and other facilities. With the return of socially dis- Following a Request For Proposal (QCSD) administration agreed with Continued on page C7 tanced outside dining and drinking, there is a new seasonal menu at The Deck and tweaks to The Court- yard Bar and new landscape lighting. Lower Makefield to seek rebidding on Memorial Park Producing Director Alexander Fraser stated: “The Chris English Township Engineer Andy Pockl Also last Wednesday night, the Playhouse has the most beautiful outdoor setting in said at the April 21 virtual supervi- supervisors moved forward with a the heart of New Hope, and we have used the win- The Lower Makefield Township sors’ meeting that the plan for Memo- planned intersection-traffic signal ter months to make enhancements to our outdoor park that includes the official state rial Park on Woodside Road, home improvement at Big Oak and Make- spaces. We want to create a welcoming atmosphere memorial to victims of the Sept. 11, to the Garden of Reflection Sept. 11 field roads, heard a presentation from Continued on page C7 2001 terrorist attacks is set to receive Memorial, is being scaled back in the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company some major upgrades. hope of reducing the price. Continued on page C7

Bucks County Designer Federal grant will help Chatterbox A2 Crossword C7 House and Gardens to open elevate riverfront homes Op-ed A6,7 Arts C8 Sports B1 Entertainment The 46th Bucks County Designer A $2 million federal grant will keep Calendar B6 C10 House & Gardens, presented by the more Yardley Borough residents out of Village Improvement Association the water. Council President David Bria Police B8 of Doylestown (VIA), opens May 2. announced the award, saying the mon- Dining C2 Real Estate Mearns Mill Manor, 545 Almshouse ey will be used to elevate about eight Business C3 Classified Road, Ivyland, includes more than 20 homes near the Delaware River, to keep Obituaries C4 Homes Section design areas. living spaces out of harm’s way. Page A9 Page B8 Artists of Yardley C8 Classified C6 Page A2 (2) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021

Activists organize online en,” said one of the event’s lead- ers. “We hope that our event will summit for Women’s help educate the community on History Month what women have accomplished throughout history and what A virtual summit celebrating women continue to accomplish.” Women’s History Month called During the virtual summit, activ- “Passion, Perseverance, and Pow- ists also highlighted current events er: Uplifting Women’s and Girls’ and thoughts about sexism’s effect Voices” took place on March 31. on women’s safety. Specifically, The event was organized by they discussed women who were/ Youth 4 Unity, a student-led are influential in advocating for activist organization, and The women’s rights, the danger of sex- Rainbow Room, a Planned Par- ism, the #MeToo Movement, and enthood program in Doylestown. – as the event was scheduled on The leaders hosted a virtual event Transgender Day of Visibility – that celebrated and recognized the the validity of transgender women. MICHELE HADDON strength and perseverance of all Event speakers discussed the women. hardships and triumphs of being a Earth Day messages “Throughout Women’s Histo- woman. In an open dialogue, com- ry Month, it is important to re- munity members were encouraged Children gather at Burpee Park in Doylestown on April 24 to mark Earth Day. member to reflect on the beauty, to share their personal experiences strength, and intelligence of wom- and the best ways to be an ally. Camille Granito Mancuso: Chatterbox Ordinary today, extraordinary tomorrow Spending time in other peo- and strings. By the time we Several years ago, my husband ordinary things but, two or three Why not record our own ple’s company is something rare gain some mileage in life, we’re and I attended a funeral service generations later, even a trip to tales or those of the life of our these days but most of us love pretty colorful. We’ve got a bit of for a distant cousin. One family the corner grocer is a moment relatives? They’re always good being with people and life’s everything clinging to us. We’ve member brought his grand- to share with cousins and will stories. How often do we think, many avenues of joy. Socializing got stories for everything, photos mother’s journal. It was patchy, trigger memories to talk about for “Someone should be writing this is the feast of the gregarious and of every story, and more of ev- but the pages where she entered an hour. It’ll resurrect who the down”? To most of us, becoming we’re all welcome to dine. erything without photos. even the smallest note of her grocer was, who went to which the author of an autobiography Some of us may not be that Everyone’s life is a book. simple daily activity had become school with his kids, and where or even journaling our day may “phone person,” but put us in a Sadly, not many of us ever write gold to her descendants. his wife came from. sound boring, repetitive, even room full of people and, even that book about our life or even She spoke of financial issues, Yes, time makes everything vain, but a generation or three if we’re on the shy side of the keep a journal, but all jottings health in the “new world,” valuable. Throughout our life, we later, it’s a treasure and reads as grid, we’re glad to be there. In a are wonderful ways to pass our untimely deaths, and even her continue iterating and reiterating great as the greatest fiction, or small crowd of fun and welcom- family’s history on to those who grocery list and budget on the highlighted moments verbally. Of better. ing people, perhaps we’ll never follow. We may think few or back pages were treasures. course, too, every family has that There’s a wonderful PBS pro- stop talking. Every encounter is none will really care, but that’s Everyone wanted to see it, to one character who did the really gram on genetics that researches a memory and every memory is not so. spend a moment in her day. We crazy or unique stuff and lived so the lives of guest celebrities. It’s a story. There’s a scene in “Indiana guessed which baby she spoke of many lives that every chapter is a costly gift, one which most of We’ve mentioned before at Jones and the Last Crusade” and which cousin that could be. worth a book: perhaps, serving us would love to have. Each story Chatterbox that, through life, where an antiquities collector It was a box of gourmet treats, in a war or the Peace Corps, takes many months to complete, we’re all like balls of cello- makes light of how anything can though, to her, they were just working against organized crime, with numerous professional phane tape that roll around on become a valuable treasure if we jottings in an average day. helping build some famous researchers working. One young the tailor’s floor. We pick up just “… bury it in the sand for a Family histories get lost in bridge or railroad, or having a man had his roots traced back to everything: fuzz, straight pins thousand years ...” the clutter of doing mundane, brush with the rich and famous. Charlemagne. We all have a life story and, though we may not be famous or have a connection to royalty, even our grandparents’ journey to and struggle in a new world, or a grocery budget, can make for fascinating reading to our descendants. 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Donations to the Herald Foundation are fully tax-deductible. Bucks County Community College names next president Dr. Felicia Ganther is fifth president in college history Regina Young ulty, alumni and staff, as well as president of the college and look ty, for the region and perhaps for the ability to expand the relation- forward to becoming a part of this the country,” added trustee Phil- Bucks County Community Col- ship we have with the communi- wonderful community.” ip Wursta. “She has a record of lege’s board of trustees confirmed ty.” The six-month search for BC- success, a wealth of community the appointment of Dr. Felicia Ganther earned a Bachelor of CC’s next president was conduct- college experience and a dynamic L. Ganther as the fifth president Arts and Master of Arts from Nor- ed with the assistance of Green- personality that propelled her to in the college’s 57-year history folk State University in Virginia. wood/Asher & Associates, an the top of our list.” during a special meeting April 23. She received her Juris Doctorate executive search firm specializing Shanblatt, who is retiring after Ganther, who takes the helm from the University of Illinois at in higher education. nine years as college president, from Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt, Chicago’s John Marshall Law “We purposefully determined joined trustees in welcoming begins her three-year term July 1. School and her doctorate degree that our search would be stra- Ganther to BCCC, which serves The board unanimously selected in community resources and de- tegically focused, intended to more than 7,000 credit-seeking Ganther, the associate vice chan- velopment from Arizona State galvanize the college, lift up its students and 70,000 students in cellor of student affairs for Mar- University. values, enhance our visibility and noncredited programs, and has icopa Community Colleges in The Los Angeles native, BCCC renew our shared sense of pur- campuses in Newtown, Perkasie Tempe, Ariz., following a nation- noted, has extensive experience pose and vision for the future,” and Bristol. The college’s fourth al search that began last year after in crisis management, retention trustee Blake Eisenhart, who led and fifth presidents will work to- Shanblatt announced her plans to initiatives, student life, strategic the search committee, explained gether over the coming weeks to retire this summer. planning and academic quality during the meeting, which was ensure a smooth transition. “We are delighted Dr. Felicia improvement. DR. FELICIA L. GANTHER streamed live on the college’s “I join the campus communi- Ganther will be joining Bucks “I am very excited about the YouTube channel Friday morn- ty in welcoming Dr. Ganther to County Community College as opportunity to build on the strong ing. “We were exceptionally Bucks,” Shanblatt stated. “Her our next president,” stated Da- foundation at Bucks County Com- clusivity, Bucks will continue to careful to bring along every col- academic credentials, experience vid Breidinger, board of trustees munity College,” Ganther stated. innovate and reimagine how we lege constituency with us as our and commitment to the high ide- chair. “The board entered this “With our continued focus on the serve and support our students to- board made the final decision.” als of the community college process wanting to select an indi- implementation of our strategic wards transfer opportunities and “Dr. Ganther will be a transfor- make her amply suited to help vidual with a strong vision and a commitments, a successful reac- career placement. I am honored mative leader for our students, our write the next chapters in Bucks’ commitment to our students, fac- creditation and efforts towards in- to have been selected as the next faculty, our staff, for Bucks Coun- story.” Bucks residents and representatives push sick leave bill Siobhan Donaldson if he were a full-time employee, it “It was serendipitous since this ments are correct,” she explains. becomes ill,” she said. “I’ve talked would be significantly harder. bill came to us through the Bucks “Then they would be eligible to to countless people where the re- James Henderson, a disability “I’ve been working since I was County Women’s Coalition,” she receive a portion of their earnings sponsibility of taking care of their advocate, has been without a safe- 15, and I felt as though this was said. “And coupled with their sto- back in a check from the program.” parent fell to them, and they had no ty net for years – unable to take off keeping me from being able to be ry, frankly, I don’t want anyone to However, not all workers will re- preparation for it.” to take care of himself or his fami- full time,” he said. Pointing out that have to decide between caring for ceive benefits the same way. Thomas believes that this bill ly without fear of losing his job. A even without considering his med- their loved one and keeping the According to the Family Care will not just give those workers a soon-to-be reintroduced bill might ical needs from spinal bifida, if he lights on.” Act Campaign, a project under the “little safety net,” But it could also change that. didn’t qualify under the Family and The bill guarantees workers a Women and Girls Foundation, a incentivize young families to move “The Family Care Act is going to Medical Leave Act (FMLA), he maximum of 20 weeks of sick worker’s benefits will be based on to the state. help everyone to prioritize care for would lose his income. leave to care for themselves and 12 a graduated scale model that will “The only growing population themselves,” he said. “With this, Facing a lack of awareness about weeks to take care of their loved bring Pennsylvania to the national we have is 85 plus,” she said, ex- you can take care of not just your- his condition, he said it places him ones. If they have been working standard. plaining that the pandemic showed self and your family, but have your and others between a rock and a in the state for 18 weeks and have “Under the Family Care Act that people could get suddenly ill job too.” hard place with finding accommo- made at least $2,718 in a 12-month (FCA), workers will get a portion and need immediate support. Henderson is bringing attention dating employers. If the Family period, they can collect sick leave of their earnings based on an enu- The representative hopes to see to the Family Care Act. This bill Care Act were enacted, his employ- benefits. merated formula,” a representative a hearing in the spring and to bring could give all Pennsylvania’s work- ment opportunities could expand Collett says this will give small said in an email. “but the program out advocacy for it, saying that this ers guaranteed sick leave to care drastically. businesses the ability to compete is designed so that lower-income is an urgent issue and that the peo- for themselves and their families, “I wouldn’t be held back by my with larger corporations by offering workers get a higher percentage ple of Pennsylvania support it. paying them akin to unemployment answer being ‘no, I can’t do that,’” their employees sick leave and help of their income while they are out, Since the commonwealth has benefits for when they need to take he said. them recruit and keep employees bringing them closer to 100% wag- passed a year into the COVID-19 off. Initially introduced in 2019, af- Bucks County representatives seeking out that benefit. es.” pandemic, health care has sky- ter receiving a hearing in the state feel the same way. Under the bill, workers pay into This could give workers like rocketed to the front of everyone’s Senate, it was delayed because of Sen. Maria Collett, who rep- the fund at 56 cents every $100, or James Henderson ability to take minds. Unlike its neighbor, New the pandemic lockdown. resents Bucks County and co-spon- less than 6%. Self-employed indi- care of themselves if they need to Jersey, Pennsylvania has no state All bills in line to become law sored the bill in the state Senate, viduals would have access to the prioritize their needs during their sick-leave policy. are required to be reintroduced in tells of two constituents, a young fund and could opt-out of the ben- working life. For James Henderson, what a new session, and after two years, working couple who experienced efit if they chose. Bucks County Rep. Wendi matters most is getting the bill to a the FCA may see movement short- the devastating loss of their infant For example, if a self-employed Thomas, who co-introduced the place where it needs to be. ly. daughter after discovering a con- cleaner working in Pennsylvania bill in the House, says that the FCA “From what I’ve learned as an A year ago, Henderson’s grand- genital heart defect. needs to take time off to care for supports all workers, but especially advocate,” he said, “Do not leave mother suffered two strokes re- They considered themselves a partner after they had a fall – the those who have unexpected emer- this on the back burner; keep sulting in hospital stays and being lucky due to familial support – cleaner is covered under the bill. gencies. talking about it. We’re all in this in and out of rehab. As a part-time even when the father was working “When your loved one gets sick, “With maternity leave, you have together; women, workers of col- worker at the time, Henderson ded- to keep them afloat during her final you’re able to get medical leave some time to prepare – but I see this or, LGBT workers, and especially icated hours to help her – but knows days. documentation, and the require- more when a parent unexpectedly workers who are disabled.” Page A4 (4) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021 Katia McGuirk set to invigorate Moravian Tile Works Tile Works of Bucks County, a nonprofit, has moved in Jeanette Lerman would visit the quirky Doylestown destroyer was sunk by Japanese one of her tiles, for evaluation. She ize fallen soldiers, celebrate their Pottery, celebrate its heritage, and pilots, he focused on saving lives, was promptly hired, eventually ris- values, and help families process Here’s good news: Collaborative most especially, purchase Moravi- McGuirk said. ing to the role of production man- grief. leaders from arts, business and gov- an art tile, if invited. McGuirk kids were trained to ager. “Katia has very high awareness ernment, have a plan to secure the “People want relief from cheap face their fears, and to prioritize The birth of two children re- of what is meaningful to our com- long-term viability of The Moravi- imports. They crave artisan-made collective well-being over personal quired McGuirk to reassess work/ munity,” observed board member an Tile Works while creating new products with enduring value and needs. family balance. She founded Kati- Duffy. jobs for artists. appeal. We have the name, reputa- McGuirk’s mother introduced aTiles, ultimately employing eight In 2012, McGuirk was invited On April 7, Bucks County tion and style. Cultivating this seg- her to clay. “Something about the people. to join the Tile Heritage Foun- Commissioner Chairman Diane ment will enable us to prosper, to process just sucked me in,” says She soon was discovered by dation Board, giving her visibil- Ellis-Marseglia announced that pay our artists a living wage.” McGuirk. “Clay is tricky. You Waterworks, a retailer that catered ity to best practices of virtually The Tile Works of Bucks County, Joe Duffy, chairman and CEO of can’t impose too much of you on to creators of luxury baths and every art tile organization in the founded by Katia McGuirk, would New Courtland Senior Communi- clay. Clay will teach you something kitchens. “They started with three world. There is so much that can become the new operating partner ties and member of McGuirk’s Tile as well. There must be intrinsic stores,” said McGuirk. “As they be adapted to Bucks County, she of The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works of Bucks County Board, give and take. Without openness, it grew their enterprise, they grew said. “We’ll curate seasonal col- Works. agrees. “Katia recruited me to doesn’t work.” me.” Soon McGuirk was design- lections, selectively offer tiles McGuirk intends to strengthen help devise her strategic plan. We She studied fine arts, architec- ing collections for the 42-store net- that haven’t been made in the last the tile works’ “working museum” studied comparable tileworks. We ture and design before graduating work, interacting with architects, hundred years. We’ll digitize our mission, while transforming chron- looked at markets. My son Brendan from the Rhode Island School of installers and customers, nation- entire historic collection. We’ll ic deficits into profitability. “We helped design IT systems, pricing Design with a ceramics major. To wide. invite other artists – not just ce- want to polish the gem,” she said models, and her website. We ex- make money, she began to buy, fix Simultaneously, McGuirk orga- ramicists – to showcase their soon after the commissioners’ deci- pect to achieve a cash positive busi- and flip houses in Newport. “Am I nized projects for her daughters’ work on our beautiful grounds. sion, “making this artistic treasure ness for the long haul.” old enough to take out a loan?” she school. She specializes in public We’re planning educational pro- visible to a much larger communi- Gracious and pragmatic, with asked her bank. art, activating artistic ecosystems grams. Community is the grout of ty.” Bucks County retains owner- a distinctive shock of purple hair, She launched Fountain Street to solve problems collectively. our success. ship of the historic Henry Mercer McGuirk comes from a large Tile Works, her first company. Her reputation spread. Neshaminy “Artisan-made appeals to hu- property. family, motivated to succeed and On her way from Newport to Manor Home, a county senior fa- mans, because the humanity in the McGuirk sees no disconnect be- serve. She is 12th of 15 children. Maryland one Thanksgiving, she cility, hired her to enable residents product speaks to both makers and tween artistic ambition and fiscal She grew up on a Maryland farm, delivered friends to Bucks County. and their families to visualize as- viewers,” McGuirk reflected. “All sobriety. Over 40 years of expe- where her artist mother and retired Their mom suggested a visit to “the pirations in a courtyard mosaic. my tile roads led to this chapter.” rience in ceramics – as artist, tile World War II Navy captain father, Mercer place.” Henry Mercer’s The Travis Manion Foundation, When Bucks County officials entrepreneur, educator, social ac- also a Baltimore banker, mobilized ideals fired up McGuirk’s imagina- asked McGuirk to activate a much probed for solutions, “I knew in tivist – has produced a thick web their children to plant orchards and tion. Two years later, she returned broader community, creating Free- my heart that this was something of global contacts, many of whom tend animals. When her father’s to the Moravian Tile Works, with dom Square mosaics, to memorial- I was meant to do.” Biennial inspections to begin at Delaware toll bridges in May In May and June, motorists crews or through future capital focus on eight toll bridges: construction. tion and the National Bridge In- may encounter periodic daytime projects. Trenton-Morrisville (Route The commission performs spection Standards. Findings are lane closures at toll bridges op- While much of the inspection 1), Scudder Falls (I-295), New bridge inspections annually. published in the commission’s erated by the Delaware River work takes place out of public Hope-Lambertville (Route Its toll bridges are inspected annual inspection reports posted Joint Toll Bridge Commission sight, lane restrictions are occa- 202), I-78, Easton-Phillipsburg in odd-numbered years and its on their website. as the agency’s engineers and sionally needed when inspection (Route 22), Portland-Columbia toll-supported bridges (non-toll) consultants conduct annual in- teams assess pavements or areas (Routes 611, 46, and 94), Del- are examined in even-numbered spections. above and around a structure’s aware Water Gap (I-80) and years. `Under this process, each Findings from the bridge in- road deck. The travel restric- Milford-Montague (Route 206). commission bridge receives “New Hope App” spections help the commission tions are limited to off-peak Only the upstream span of the a full examination every two identify structural, operational single-lane closures. Traffic -im Scudder Falls Toll Bridge will years, thereby meeting a re- connects visitors and safety issues that need to pacts are expected to be minor. be inspected this year as the quirement established by the be addressed by maintenance This year’s inspections will downstream span is still under Federal Highway Administra- with events and businesses As part of its continuing efforts to help New Hope businesses grow and thrive, borough council has collab- orated in the development of a new website that will allow visitors and residents to connect easily with local shops and events from any internet-connected device. Make reservations, buy tickets, scan QR codes and get directions all from a single, responsive-design interface that formats it- self to your phone, tablet or laptop. Integration with the New Hope Visitors Cen- ter will allow quick access to event information and a guide to New Hope happen- ings throughout the year. New Hope restaurants and merchants are encour- aged to submit their infor- mation to the New Hope Partner Portal for free. Visit newhopeapp.com/partners, fill in your information and click to submit your busi- ness. There are no downloads from the app store, no pes- ky ads or background tasks that slow down your phone. NewHopeApp.com uses the latest web design tech- niques to bring everything New Hope to whatever de- vice you keep in your pock- et. “As more and more busi- nesses add their listings and events start gearing up for an exciting summer and fall, NewHopeApp.com will be the principal portal to bring all your informa- tion to visitors with just a simple tap or scan. “New Hope visitors, be sure to save NewHopeApp. com to your favorites.” April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page A5 (5) Da Vinci Science Center plans new building in Allentown Kathryn Finegan Clark

The Da Vinci Science Center will be moving to downtown Allentown after outgrowing its nearly 30-year home on the campus of Cedar Crest College. During a virtual press conference, Lin Erickson, executive director and CEO, unveiled architectural render- ings of the 67,000-square-foot fa- cility to be constructed at Hamilton Boulevard and Eighth Street. The new science center will triple the space of the current facility and This architectural rendering shows the Eighth Street view of the pro- Leonardo Da Vinci’s 60-foot tall Vitruvian Man will dominate Curi- its three stories will offer 30,000 posed Da Vinci Science Center at the PPL Pavilion in Allentown. osity Hall and celebrate the human body and mind with interactive square feet of exhibit space. opportunities. Designed by MKSD Architects, it to support the STEAM Learning Erickson said, “Public funding is will be called the Da Vinci Science Center that will support free admis- critical to this project and thus far our Center at the PPL Pavilion. The Al- sion for area students in need. Sorgi local government and community lentown-based company is its title is a former chairman of the nonprofit leaders have been extremely sup- sponsor and has launched a fund- science center’s board of directors. portive.” raising campaign with a $72 million Plans are underway to break Allentown Mayor Ray O’Con- goal. ground next spring and to open the nell, said “The City of Allentown Erickson said, “We are reimag- center in 2024. is pleased to support the project be- ining what a science center and The exhibits will include the fol- cause it is another great example of STEAM education will look like. lowing: how the city continues to move for- This will be a regional center of Curiosity Hall, with Leonardo’s ward. It will have a positive econom- excellence for STEAM education, 60-foot-tall Vitruvian Man as its fo- ic impact, attracting visitors to our serving as a community hub and cal point, will celebrate the human downtown and more important will conduit for STEM careers, while in- body and mind and will offer interac- be a major educational resource.” spiring curiosity in visitors of all ages tive opportunities; The new facility is expected to through immersive experiences.” The My Body exhibit will also fea- enhance tourism, drawing more than (STEM stands for Science, Technol- ture interactive exhibits that explain 400,000 visitors annually. In con- ogy, Engineering and Math. STEAM how the human body works and how trast, the present Da Vinci Center The Science in the Making exhibit will allow students to explore sci- adds Art to the mix.) to keep it in good health; sees about 150,000 participants each entific principles and understand their application in manufacturing Vincent Sorgi, PPL president and The Lehigh River Watershed has year as it “brings science to life and processes. CEO, said, “One of the benefits of lo- been developed in partnership with life to science,” making science fun cating the new center in Downtown the Wildlands Conservancy and will and approachable, connecting people residents who live within one mile’s increased 70 per cent between 2009 Allentown is that it is within walking surround visitors with local flora and of all ages with its wonders. walking distance of the center. and 2015. A larger complex previ- distance for thousands of students fauna and will feature North Ameri- The new location will also help Officials at the Da Vinci Center ously was considered for an Easton who live nearby.” can river otters; to reduce the barriers for the more decided to build a larger facility af- location but plans for that were Sorgi chairs the campaign lead- Science in the Making will engage than 50,000 low-to-moderate income ter attendance at the Cedar Crest site scrapped months ago. ership committee, which has raised visitors in exploring scientific prin- $37 million, a bit over half of its ciples and their application in man- goal. Sorgi and his wife, Michelle, ufacturing processes with a focus on have already made a leadership gift career opportunities. Old Barracks Museum reopening to visitors The gates at The Old Barracks Jersey’s mandate on capacity re- Museum, 101 Barracks St., Tren- ductions. 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A perfect time of year What a perfect time of year this lost this year and whose im- is to celebrate the beauty and the pacts are longstanding: People importance of our life-sustaining like Bill Swain who, as an early Earth. trustee, shepherded our first land Newly greened trees, the songs preservation transactions. Land- of birds, colorful flowers that owner Betty Wold Johnson who make us smile, and the rejuve- preserved her land to ensure for- nation of farm fields– all of these ever-green open spaces in our miracles create new hope. community. D&R Greenway sup- This Earth Day, I found myself porter Jody Kendall, who gave Published weekly at Bridget Wingert, Editor reflecting on the legacy of people quietly to create special places in- Jodi Spiegel Arthur, Entertainment and News Editor 5761 Lower York Road Regina Young, Sports and News Editor who have cared for our Earth. For cluding our labyrinth and Healing Lahaska, Pa. 18931 it’s in the little things we do every Trail. Leaders, at the top of the Ron Dacanay, Art Director day, the causes we support, and list Princeton Mayor and D&R Michael Naylor, Composition Mailing Address: the choices we make in how we Greenway Board Chair Phyllis live our lives, that we become in- Marchand, who led us all with her Bucks County Herald Allan Ash, Director of Sales and Digital Marketing tegral to the Earth’s stewardship. legendary energy and flair.Every P.O. Box 685 John Baron, Advertising Sales Dan Bonham, Advertising Sales David Attenborough, Earth name has a story behind it, each Lahaska, Pa 18931 Frank Boyd, Advertising Sales steward, declares, “People must inspiring us to do our part. Phone: 215-794-1096 Jay Hanigan, Advertising Sales feel that the natural world is im- Without Earth and the people Classified: 215-794-1097 Noel Iapalucci, Advertising Sales portant and valuable and beauti- who care for it, where would we Fax: 215-794-1109 Michael Kendrick, Advertising Sales ful and wonderful and an amaze- be?! Yes, we’ve landed on the Kristy Smith, Advertising Sales [email protected] ment and a pleasure.” Moon and Mars. But Earth is our Ken Ritter, Classified Advertising Sales Here in Central New Jersey, home, sustaining life as we know it. Joseph G. Wingert, Publisher D&R Greenway remembers Linda J. Mead hometown heroes from our pres- President & CEO Joseph T. Wingert, Founding Publisher ervation family whom we have D&R Greenway Land Trust 2002-2015 The Bucks County Herald is distributed to local establishments at no charge. Subscriptions are $130 a Vote not aligned with regional police year. Home delivery is $260 a year. Printing is provided by Advance Local. Popularity chosen Bucks Regional Police The deadline for letters related to over responsibility Commission in a pickle TO THE HERALD LETTERS political candidates is Monday, May 4. On April 19, the Doylestown The Central Bucks Regional Borough Council showed that by Police Commission finds itself Vote for Noni West is Many opportunities mandating automatic registra- tion, encouraging mail-in voting, a majority of 8 to 1, they prefer in another pickle and I am not a vote for experience to see candidate work making it harder to purge the vot- popularity to responsibility. talking baseball. Unlike its inad- er rolls, and restores the Voting They voted to adopt the new equately funded police pension We are writing to ask that you My husband, Allen, and I loved Rights Act. reduced-penalty ordinance for that can only be fixed from with- vote for Noni West, who is run- living in Doylestown. It is a com- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted marijuana possession, changing in, an outsider now has burdened ning for the office of mayor of munity rich in culture, history, against it, which is the party line, it from a misdemeanor to a non- it with another problem. Doylestown Borough in the up- and civic participation. That rich- as he had. He referred to HR1 as summary offense. The outsider is the Doylestown coming primary election. ness has been developed and sus- being purely partisan and a thinly The new ordinance which one Borough Council that seats two As a 12-year member of bor- tained by dedicated, talented cit- disguised power grab by Demo- brave council member, Joseph of six police commissioners at ough council she has served on izens. Noni West is one of those crats to give themselves a dispro- Flood, voted against was opposed the table. The boroughs of Chal- every council committee, is cur- citizens, and now she is running portionate edge in elections. by the Bucks County District At- font and New Britain fill the other rently chair of the finance commit- for mayor. Doylestown is lucky Really, Congressman? How do torney Matt Weintraub, who stat- seats. The commission is the rul- tee. She is vice chair of borough to have such a special candidate. you describe the 361 Republican ed, “We at the DA’s office divert ing body of our police. council and she also serves on the We had opportunities to work backed voter suppression bills in- 100 percent of Bucks County cit- Doylestown just passed a new Central Bucks Regional Police with Noni on both civic and pro- troduced in 43 state legislatures? izens who are arrested for posses- ordinance decriminalizing the Commission and the Covid Re- fessional matters. One factor These include bills limiting, or sion of marijuana into a treatment recreational possession of less covery Task Force, which aims to stood out: she always delivered eliminating, mail-in ballots, re- diversionary program,” Wein- than 30 grams of marijuana. This help local businesses recover from more than expected. She took a quiring voter ID, curtailing early traub said at a meeting of the bor- action goes against recent advice effects of the pandemic. new look at problems and deter- voting days, closing polling plac- ough’s public safety committee. given by the Bucks County Dis- These experiences have helped mined what she needed to know. es especially in urban areas. In support of the ordinance, trict Attorney’s office. In fact it is her understand and respect the She did thorough research and Are you going to give me that Chief of the Central Bucks Re- the DA’s view that no local mu- distinct roles the mayor and shared it in an organized and same old argument that Repub- gional Police Karl Knott, stated nicipal ordinance can trump fed- council have, and how to work compelling fashion. Then she licans just want to limit voter that the existing law could create eral or state law. Doylestown’s together to deal with the many worked with others to come up fraud, or would you admit (at obstacles for those seeking col- local law tries to soften a viola- issues facing the borough. with solutions. least in private) that these mea- lege admittance. This is not true, tion from a misdemeanor to a Given our many combined years Kathy McQuarrie, Naples, Fla. sures are really a purely partisan if the offender completes the pro- lesser offense. Under existing in borough government we have a power grab by Republicans to try gram outlined by the DA’s office law, any county resident arrested good understanding of “how things Pure partisan power and control who gets to vote? the charge is expunged from the gets a treatment option and the re- get done.” Noni will be able to get Judith Clarke, Solebuy Township record. If they don’t, only then cord cleared. to work the very day she is sworn grab works two ways would there be an obstacle, which An officer swears to support, in, bringing her vision and exten- at that point is self-imposed. obey, and defend federal and sive experience to the role. HR1, the 2021 For the People USPS brought a jolt As to the “small” amount of state laws as well as ordinances Former Mayor Libby White Act, limits partisan gerrymander- back in time this month 30 grams, research shows that 30 of member jurisdictions. Former Councilman Lou White ing, changes campaign finance grams of pot can result in up to Here is the pickle. Should our laws, expands voting rights by On April 24, 2021, I received 93 joints according to averages of police commission direct its chief my copy of The WEEK magazine joint size. Suppose an individual and officers to enforce a local or- and started reading. The news was decides to sell joints on the street, dinance that conflicts with current HISTORY LIVES like a jolt back in time. Stories the average price per joint nation- federal and state law? Does an of- about what President Trump and ally is between $4 and $5 each. ficer violate the oath of office by Jean Rollo, Doylestown Historical Society Attorney General Barr were up to. Taken that 93 joints could result enforcing the new ordinance? Then I checked the issue date in a $372 to $465 sales figure and Regardless of which side of the of the magazine. Dec. 18, 2020. the penalty is only $25 and a slap argument you are on and whether The issue was over four months on the wrist, that is not a bad day’s or not you agree with our DA, the late. Postmaster General Louis income and only if caught. police commission needs to pub- DeJoy either doesn’t know how My concern is for the youth. licly clarify and defend its position to run a large organization like Today, if caught with 30 grams in terms of enforcing this new or- the United States Postal Service or less and arrested, the youth is dinance in Doylestown Borough. or he is intentionally working to placed in the DA’s program, which It also needs to issue its opin- destroy it. includes education, public service ion in the event Chalfont and For an advanced and wealthy and a probationary period during New Britain borough councils nation, this is another embarrass- which scheduled and random tests are privately or publicly asked to ment and is unacceptable. for marijuana can be done. The pass a similar ordinance to create Michael Frank, Doylestown new ordinance is not much of a consistent policing in the three deterrent for continued use. communities. Failure to do so In the future, I would hope that will keep our police commission Palisades candidate Doylestown’s council, mayor and in a pickle. a resident for 50 years the police chief think about the John L. Abbott, Chalfont effect their actions have on their Former Central Bucks Region- Liberals have pushed their radi- citizens. al Police Commission Chairman cal, progressive ideologies into our Mayor David Holewinski Former Vice President public schools for decades. Amer- New Britain Borough Chalfont Borough Council ica is now reaping what the Left has sown. It’s not good. Jamie Da- vis, running for Palisades School Arbor Day. National scarlet oak, and yellowwood Board, is pushing this agenda. Night before Arbor Day is April 30. trees now flourish in the There is another newcomer on the Founded in 1872, by J. 42-acre shopping village. ballot and her name is Cora Landis. a supermoon Sterling Morton, Nebraska Doylestown has been She’s been a resident of Springfield Territorial secretary of state, designated by the Arbor Township for over 50 years. the event called attention to Day Foundation as one of Here are the basic points that Terry Marks photo- trees and their planting, since Pennsylvania’s 112 “Tree Cora is running on: Teach Truth graphed Tuesday night’s the newly formed territory City USA Communities.” Without Indoctrination, Prepare moon and its reflection was essentially treeless. The On past Arbor Days, the Students for Life After High celebration date was set for town has distributed free on the Delaware wa- School, Remain Fiscally Conser- terfront from his New April 10, 1872, and prizes persimmons, red buds, and vative, Continue Community Ac- were offered to counties and sugar maples to residents for Hope home. The full- cess to District Programs and Fa- fledged super moon was individuals for the largest planting in the borough. This cilities and Keep Schools Open. number of properly plant- year dogwoods and other due Wednesday night. Jen Papiernik During a supermoon, ed trees on that day. It was varietals will again be made Palisades Taxpayer estimated that more than 1 available through a “tree the full moon can appear million trees were planted in giveaway” at the Doylestown up to 14% larger and Nebraska on this first Arbor Farmer’s Market on Satur- Board decisions will 30% brighter than when Day. Celebration of Arbor day, May 1 starting at 8 a.m. affect future policies it is at its farthest from Day continues into the 21st The celebration of Earth. That’s because century in all 50 states. tree planting lives on. I am a resident of the Palisades it coincides with the In Bucks County, on Arbor Source: patch.com/penn- school district and sent my chil- moon’s arrival at peri- Day 2012, as part of a year- sylvania/doylestown/50- dren to its great schools after gee, the closest point to long 50th Anniversary Cel- trees-for-50-years finishing home schooling in the Earth in its orbit. From ebration, Peddler’s Village elementary years. Space.com kicked off a tree planting pro- Pictured in 2012, above, are I have been in correspondence gram, 50 Trees for 50 Years, Robert Staudt, DelVal Uni- with school board candidate Cora in conjunction with Delaware versity adjunct professor; Landis. I am in complete agree- Valley College. As a result, James C. Miles, Peddler’s ment with her platform and high- red oak, London plane, Village CEO; Mark Fores- ly recommend her for the position weeping white pine, red sun- man, grounds supervisor; of school board member. Send letters to the Herald set maple, paperbark maple, I’d like to see the kind of per- and Donna Jamison (Cave), Send letters to P.O. Box 685, Lahaska 18931, or bridget@buckscoun- double white horse chestnut, Peddler’s Village president. son Cora is and represents to be green pillar pin oak, Jersey making decisions that will affect tyherald.com or fax to 215-794-1109. The Herald is a nonpartisan silverbell, Japanese snowbell, Doylestownhistorical.org our children and future policies. publication that aims to print only factual accounts. Letters are readers’ Cathy Burkhardt, Quakertown opinions. April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page A7 (7)

OMG! We’ve been shot! Kay Rock university network located in another yard feeder, I have that privilege. county. (But that’s another story.) And I do mean privilege. I Don’t discount the importance We’ve been shot! Twice! My husband was more anxious don’t know if it’s white privilege Should somebody call 9-1-1? than I to receive the shot so we or retirement privilege – or both of local elections to our lives Nope. We’re actually thrilled tried to give the appointment to – but I was very aware that so about it. Getting a vaccination hasn’t him. No dice. Too young. Age 75 many people did not have the same On May 18, we will have the oversee police and fire services and seemed so momentous since I lined seemed to be the magic number. I choices as I. I was happy to defer. opportunity to vote in the Munic- enforce environmental protection. up in my school gymnasium some 70 declined the opportunity. I felt there But the system didn’t follow my ipal Primary. This primary and Other elected municipal positions, years ago for the Salk polio vaccine. were others who needed it more. logic. So, when a third opportunity the general election on Nov. 2, are such as tax collectors, auditors It resulted in a lifelong (though It also seemed a little romantic to presented itself – to paraphrase the significant elections for voters, but and constables provide valuable now faded) scar on my upper wait until we could go together. earworm song from the musical many people fail to participate in mu- services for their communities. left arm, which, for some reason, Oh boy. That did not sit well. “Hamilton” – I took my shot(s). nicipal elections because they don’t County Row Officers. This year I’m still proud to show people. (Imagine if he knew I turned down Fast-forward to today. We understand the impact the offices on five Row Offices are on the ballot: The process seemed seamless. a second opportunity as well. I’d both are now fully vaccinat- the ballot have on our lives or know the District Attorney, the County The rollout of the COVID-19 need more than a vaccine …) ed. We’ve resumed meeting anything about the candidates. Sheriff, the Controller, the Prothono- jabs has been a different story. And But let me be clear. We’re retired with small groups of friends and The League of Women Voters tary and the Recorder of Deeds. All everyone who’s gotten one of the and have no children at home. family and hugging our grand- of Bucks County, in collaboration of these officers play important roles new vaccines has an odyssey to Wearing a mask is annoying but kids. We dine out with other gray with the Bucks County Herald, in the functioning of the county. relate. Sometimes it involves a it’s also cheap and easy and highly hairs in relaxed conviviality. would like to remedy that situation. The DA decides whether to bring road trip or even a plane ticket. effective. We wash our hands A trip to Naples, Florida is On May 6, the Herald will criminal charges against arrested My story lacks drama – un- – a lot. We are happy to forgo booked for this spring. Other publish the LWV Voters Guide with people and then prosecutes these less you consider that I twice fraternity parties, pool parties, travel plans are in the works information about many races and cases in court. They also create and turned down the opportunity and spring break celebrations, or any including a sister trip to the candidates. This year there are 572 oversee public safety programs. The my husband went berserk. other large gathering of people. Poconos, a fall trek through the candidates running in 304 races in County Sheriff is the highest level Let me explain. I’m older than Neither of us is an essential national parks in Utah, and a Bucks County alone, so there will of law enforcement in the County, he is. (Yes, I married the pool boy.) worker, nor do we have jobs to lose possible 2022 Rhine River cruise. be insufficient room to print long enforcing the laws and carrying We both signed up on as many or food insecurity. Social Security We have a lot to celebrate. Espe- answers from every candidate. out various Court duties, while the sites and waiting lists as we could. pays our mortgage and utilities. On cially since my husband is now 75! However, responses from every other Row Officers conduct vari- Since I am a 75-year-old person, I any given day if all I wanted to do Kay Rock lives and writes candidate who submitted one will ous fiscal and administrative duties soon received a call from a fabulous was watch the birdies at the back- in Doylestown. be included on the League’s election within the county. Descriptions of information website: Vote411. each office will be provided in the org. Here you can enter your Voters Guide and on vote411.org. address and see just those candi- Judicial Offices. There are judges Investing in kids is worth the effort dates who will be on your ballot. at every level of the judiciary on the Note that in a primary, candidates ballot this year, including the Penn- Matthew Weintraub professionals to track developmental routine health care can cause adverse for school board, county judicial sylvania Supreme Court, the two Bucks County District Attorney progress, keep children up-to-date on effects such as vaccine-prevent- courts, and district magistrate courts intermediate state Appellate Courts vaccinations, and identify behavioral able disease, missed diagnosis of can cross-file, which means that (Commonwealth and Superior) and If there’s one major lesson I’ve and other problems early, before cognitive or developmental issues, they can run in both the Republican the local courts (Courts of Com- learned in my career as the Bucks they become more serious. These and exacerbation of existing mental and Democratic primary races. This mon Pleas and Magisterial District County District Attorney, it’s visits can help prevent obesity as health issues over time. Encouraging is allowed because these positions Courts). For an excellent descrip- that early interventions are law well, as, especially in the case of parents to get well-child visits for are considered to be not political, tion of the differences between enforcement’s best asset to pre- very young children, well-child visits their children, and making it easier or at least less political than oth- these courts, see pacourts.us/learn/ serve long-term public safety. provide opportunities for measuring for them to do so, can help push back er positions being voted upon. judicial-system-educational-video. It goes without saying that the a child’s growth and for counseling against this trend and its effects. So what offices are on the ballot Clearly our judges affect our lives hope of anyone who has a career in for parents on healthy eating habits. Recent studies show us how and why are they so important? in many ways, from adjudicating traf- law enforcement is that young people Well-child visits are especially this might be possible. One study School Board Directors. Wheth- fic tickets to tenant-landlord disputes never get mixed up in the criminal important to maintaining behav- distributed mental health screening er or not you currently have children to criminal cases at the local level, up justice system in the first place. ioral health. Research shows that forms to parents at well-child visits, in school, the taxes you pay, and the to the higher courts, which hear ap- Instead, we should support steps one in five children have a mental with the provider reviewing the form quality of education being provided peals and make decisions regarding to ensure kids get the best possible health condition, but physicians at the visit. The study found that to the children of Bucks County the constitutionality of laws passed support in life – support that leads are only able to identify 50 percent screening for mental health issues have an impact on our communi- by the legislature. Candidate debate young people away from trouble. of these children and refer them at these visits led to a significant ty. Three quarters of our property videos for each of the superior court That’s the primary goal of the to the appropriate treatment. An increase in children who needed taxes are dedicated to schools and races can also be found on Vote411. organization Fight Crime: Invest even smaller number actually additional mental health services we should know the priorities of In addition to the election of in Kids, a national law-enforce- obtain the necessary treatment. being referred to those services. the people spending that money. candidates for these state, county and ment leader membership group Unfortunately, not enough fam- Regular well-child visits are School directors not only oversee local offices, there will be four ballot to which I proudly belong. ilies are taking advantage of these crucial to give our children the the school properties and hire the questions for voters to consider, One big part of keeping kids safe preventative visits, and this problem safest, healthiest path forward in school superintendents, principals, three of which would amend the is making sure they’re healthy, both has become more prevalent during life. We should encourage parents teachers and staff but also set policy state Constitution and one, which physically and mentally. And the the pandemic. For instance, as of last to take advantage of the well-child for the district. School directors is a referendum. Note that while same principle of early interventions summer, pediatric visits in Penn- resources available to them, and recommend and adopt textbooks only registered Republicans or and starting early to get kids on the sylvania had declined by about 25 Pennsylvania’s leaders should make and programs and they can influence Democrats can vote for candidates right path apply in the context of percent. Routine vaccination rates those resources more accessible. For whether history is taught from a in the primary election, ALL voters children’s health, just as they do had also declined significantly for the sake of long-term public safety Eurocentric point of view or a global can vote for the ballot measures. when it comes to encouraging chil- children across age groups, with a and the health of our children, we perspective, whether or not topics For nonpartisan descriptions of dren to make the right choices when particularly concerning 76.3 percent need to help parents return pediat- such as climate change and evolu- these issues including the pros and it comes to staying out of trouble. drop for children ages 4 through 6. ric visits and vaccination rates to tion are part of the science curric- cons of voting for each of them, Well-child visits are an essen- These significant drops could pre-pandemic levels and beyond. ulum. All of these decisions will see the Voters Guide on Vote411. tial tool in this effort to promote have profound implications in the affect our community as a whole. The League of Women Vot- children’s health. These regularly years to come, including impacts Matthew D. Weintraub, Borough and Township Officers. ers of Bucks County urges you scheduled check-ups allow medical that affect public safety. A lack of District Attorney, Bucks County Your local legislators – mayors, to participate in this import- council members or township ant election on May 18. supervisors – make decisions af- Jean Weston fecting your local community. They and Monica Weninger, Overcoming vaccine hesitancy enact ordinances, adopt budgets, Co-Presidents of the League of levy taxes, maintain infrastructure, Women Voters of Bucks County to reach herd immunity David Segarnick talization and death to nearly zero. 85% of the population to be immune We need to focus on solutions Further, the vaccines do not enter due to either natural infection or I’ve come across quite a few the nucleus of the cell, so they cannot vaccination. Between those who are to clearly defined problems middle-age and older individu- change your native DNA and after not vaccinated but have some level als lately who have not received the vaccines deliver instructions to of natural immunity – plus those Webster’s Dictionary defines excuse for any failure at any level. a COVID-19 vaccine, despite your cells, the body breaks them who have been vaccinated, we may “systemic” as “affecting a body So do we want to tell Black children widespread availability. down and eliminates them. In the already be at around 65 percent of generally.” It is being applied to not to bother because they will fail Upon some probing, the reasons U.S. alone, there have been more the way towards herd immunity. our American society by many in because of the system? Is that what seem to cluster around things like: than 200 million doses already Perhaps the quickest way to the media, education, politics and we really want to accomplish? “I’ve never been vaccinated” or given over the past six months with reach herd immunity will be self-interest groups to convince Destroy any enthusiasm or moti- “I’m healthy and not concerned” or a very low incidence of serious to vaccinate young children us that as a people we are per- vation for succeeding generations? “I take Vitamin D, so feel protect- side effects and no evidence of and adolescents in the fall. meated and soaked in racism. Have them quit before they even ed” or “I’ll just wait and see.” insertional mutagenesis, impact on David Segarnick Ph.D. is senior But there are a few obvious things get started? The success of so many I’ve written previously that the fertility or immune competence. vice president, medical and scientific that bring this into question and Black individuals belies the concept risk of death from a Covid infection A pandemic is, we hope, a once- services, Evolution Health Group, there are some significant impli- of systemic racism. In fact it is hard remains at 1.5%, while the risk of a in-a-lifetime event that requires Pearl River, N.Y., and assistant cations to consider. The following to fathom how some very successful serious blood clot from the J&J vac- collective sacrifice and the assump- professor, pharmacology, physi- discussion is not meant to say that Black people can be in the forefront cine is 0.0001 percent. Also, getting tion of some degree of risk to protect ology and neuroscience, Rutgers we do not have problems. Rather of the effort to convince everyone vaccinated with any available vaccine the greater good. To reach herd NJ Medical School, Newark. He we do and these are apparent and that we suffer from this malady when dramatically lowers risk of hospi- immunity we will need between 70 - lives in Upper Black Eddy. need to be corrected but by casually they are the living proof that it is not condemning our entire society does true. There may have been difficulties not seem to be the way to do it. along the way but apparently these The most obvious confusion did not keep them from succeeding. The best laid plans ... an election story comes when you consider the suc- Racial and ethnic and religious cess of millions of Black individuals. animosities are common throughout Lois McClintock worked long hours at the White- This success includes not only the the world and they have been for W. Atlee Burpee nack home, including Mrs. Whit- movie stars, elected politicians and all of recorded history. But there The recent inauguration of an wanted to make enack (Carolyn’s mother), Mimi athletes but also professional people, are societies who have worked to American president brought to my Hoag and me. By the day before business owners and on and on. How reduce the existence and impact mind a memory of another inau- the marigold the the inauguration their work had did this happen in a society suffused of such tendencies and the United guration many years ago. produced hundreds of marigold with systemic racism? Are all these States actually leads in that regard. In the early 1960s, David state flower corsages. successful people “Uncle Toms” be- Accepting the concept of a Burpee, president of the Burpee Burpee employee Ted Torey ing manipulated by the evil system? collective guilt within a totally Seed Company, decided to call was to drive the corsages to Wash- If you argue that they rose on diseased society is not going to do more attention to his company, gress and staffs. What better way ington very early on the morning their own merit that certainly is anything to continue and increase thus increasing sales. What better of the 20th, in time for the con- true but you must also say that the the good efforts made over the to publicize the marigold than to way that to focus attention on the have marigold corsages for all the gressional breakfast. Ted planned supposed systemic racism is actually years. In fact, it most likely will marigold. And what better way to leave Doylestown around 3 quite porous and poorly applied. set things back. We need to focus women at the breakfast. than to make the marigold the na- After much planning, Jeanette a.m. Late in the afternoon on the Maybe it is even not as all-encom- on specific needs (such as the tional flower. 19th, Yrf loaded the corsages in passing as some say they believe. poor condition and performance Lowe, Carolyn Whitenack and At the time, Mr. Burpee had a other Burpee employees plant- the Burpee truck so he would be The cries of systemic racism are of many inner city school systems friend in Washington he called set to leave the next morning. also an insult to all the good people and a better training and orga- ed and cared for the seedlings upon to help him with this cause so they would flower at just the So far, everything went accord- of various colors who have worked nization of police departments) – Sen. Everitt Dirksen. Together ing to plan. However Mother Na- (and died) trying to build a better in order to continue progress. right time in January. Their work they decided on a publicity proj- was centered in a greenhouse at ture wasn’t included in the plans. society. They must have been incom- Trying instead to wrongly con- ect to call attention to the mari- She decided to send a severe cold petent and wasting their time and vince a society that it is inherently Fordhook Farm just at the edge gold and all its merits and why it of Doylestown, where the Burpee front through the area during energy if the results of their efforts and hopelessly bad (when that should be the national flower. A the night. When Ted went to the over many, many decades have only is not true) will not accomplish family lived. special inauguration would bhe When January rolled around, Burpee truck at 3 a.m. he found given us, as some would have you anything useful. We need to held in Washington on Jan. 20, hundreds of frozen marigold cor- believe, a totally corrupt society. focus instead on good solutions elaborate plans were made to 1965. It would be for the second make the hundreds of marigold sages. All that work ended up on a But a consideration far bigger than to clearly defined problems. term of John F. Kennedy. On in- compost pile. these anomalies is that a belief in sys- Dick Sakulich corsages. The week before the auguration day there was to be a inauguration, several women By the way, the rose soon be- temic racism then becomes an easy Doylestown breakfast at the Capitol for Con- came the national flower. Page A8 (8) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021 Chef Max Hansen opening event venue in Princeton in 2022 Max Hansen, Bucks County chef-owner of Max Hansen Cater- er, has completed the purchase of the property that will become the future headquarters of his catering operation in Mercer County, N.J. The 25,000-square-foot, mul- timillion dollar property, with a full-service liquor license, is locat- ed at 328 Carter Road in Princeton, N.J., and will be named The Princ- eton Farmhouse. Once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, it will ac- commodate up to 300 guests for MAX HANSEN A rendering of The Princeton Farmhouse. sit-down affairs. Located on a preserved 82-acre serving the Princeton and Bucks include a full-service catering and weather permits. The grounds sur- Acres, to provide fresh, premium sylvan campus, it is seven minutes County communities for more than event facility, a commissary kitch- rounding the building will be land- local ingredients for his menus. from downtown Princeton and 25 years. en, and offices. Studio Hillier’s scaped with native and sustainable “The Princeton Farmhouse is the equidistant between New York The venue is being designed plan is to raise the event space roof plants. fulfillment of a lifelong dream for and Philadelphia. A pre-existing by Studio Hillier — one of the to create an airy modern structure. Hansen said the property will not me and for my team,” said Han- approved plan for the property is foremost architecture firms in The new design will incorporate only be used for private affairs, but sen. “I’ve been working my entire being revised to accommodate new the world, which is also Prince- what Hansen refers to as “the look will have the flexibility to host con- career to build this type of premier requirements for coronavirus pro- ton-based and run by husband-and- and feel of a New England farm ferences, seminars, meetings, cor- facility, and I cannot wait to serve tocols. wife architects Barbara and Bob compound with a Princeton aes- porate events, and charitable fund- our guests from Princeton and be- “I believe that our farmhouse Hillier. Construction will begin thetic.” raisers. Hansen added that he will yond next summer.” venue will provide a world-class late summer 2021, with completion A large deck with views of the partner with several local farms, To learn more, visit Max Han- event space worthy of the commu- slated for the summer of 2022. pond will allow guests to enjoy including Cherry Grove Farms, sen Caterer online or call 215-766- nity,” said Hansen, who has been The Princeton Farmhouse will additional outdoor space when Terhune Orchards and Blue Moon 3439. State legislators push for ban on hand-held devices while driving Freda R. Savana ers to have their phone in a docking and it has the potential to prevent vania and nationwide, have been al- the dangers of distracted driving be- station or use Bluetooth when operat- countless tragedies.” tered or tragically lost due to this dis- fore taking a driver’s exam; and Lawmakers are continuing efforts ing their vehicle. Brown said she’s been working tracted driving,” the lawmaker said. - Require at least one question on to ban the use of hand-held devices “Almost every one of Pennsyl- with Eileen Miller on the law for If passed, the law would: distracted driving to be part of a driv- while driving in Pennsylvania. vania’s neighboring states enacted more than six years; Miller lost her - Make driving a vehicle while er’s exam. In a bipartisan effort, state Reps. driver responsibility laws to not allow son, 21-year-old Paul Miller Jr., to a holding or supporting any electron- Last year, the legislation was sup- Rosemary Brown (R-189) and Steve mobile device use while driving. It’s car crash caused by a distracted trac- ic wireless device a primary offense ported by the House but didn’t make Malagari (D-53) are hoping to gain time that Pennsylvania catches up to tor trailer driver in 2010. with a $100 fine; it to the Senate. The legislators are support for legislation to ban the use make our roadways safer,” said Mal- “Every day, I witness many driv- - Increase the fine for texting while hopeful this year will be different and of hand-held devices while driving. agari, in a statement. ers using their cellphones irresponsi- driving from $50 to $100; are asking the public to contact their House Bill 37 would require driv- “Strengthening our penalties on bly while driving – willingly putting Require anyone under the age of representatives and ask them to sup- distracted driving is not a partisan themselves and those around them 18 to view educational materials on port HB 37. issue, and it would show that our in danger on our roadways,” said Commonwealth will not tolerate such Brown, in a statement. reckless behavior. Our legislation is a “Cellphones are now becoming the commonsense measure that ensures largest distraction in the car and too Bucks County Children’s responsible drivers aren’t impacted many innocent lives, both in Pennsyl- Museum plans May reopening The Bucks County Children’s “We want to approach re-opening Museum in New Hope is planning a in a safe and responsible manner,” re-opening of its 10,000-square-foot said museum Executive Director interactive museum on May 1. Kelly Krumenacker. “Some exhib- Closed since March 2020 due to its have been modified, and we have COVID-19, museum staff has been added several new high-interest, hard at work preparing the museum low touch activities that we are ea- to meet all health and safety require- ger to debut.” ments set forth by Pennsylvania In addition to enhanced health governing bodies, museum pediat- and safety protocols, the museum ric advisors, and the Association of installed hospital grade air-purifica- Children’s Museums’ guidelines. tion systems throughout its facility, Guests must visit the museum’s thanks to support from MK Systems website to reserve tickets in advance in Chicago, Ill. and Worth & Com- for timed two-hour admission slots pany, Inc. in Pipersville. Tuesdays through Sundays. Muse- “We truly appreciate the commu- um capacity is limited, and no walk- nity’s support and patience over the ins will be admitted at this time. past year,” said Krumenacker. “Our Guests must also agree to abide staff can’t wait to hear the laughter by the museum’s Guest Code of of kids and their families playing to- Conduct which includes the wearing gether in the museum again.” of masks for all guests ages 2 and Hours, admission reservations, up. Birthday parties are temporarily and private rental information are halted, but opportunities to rent the available on the museum’s website, facility privately are available. buckskids.org. Quakertown Rotary Club to host award breakfast for community ethics test The Quakertown Rotary Club The Rotary Club hopes to hon- announced this week its inaugu- or community members who pass ral 4 Way Test Award Breakfast. this ethical test in their daily in- Tales from the Crypto: How to Think About Bitcoin The breakfast will be held on May teractions. This year’s winners Bitcoin and related cryptocurrencies (now lose access. Since there is no central authority 11 at McCoole’s Red Lion Inn in include Danielle Bodnar from numbering in the thousands) are the subject of responsible for bitcoin, there is no recourse for Quakertown. the Upper Bucks Chamber of The 4 Way Test is a four ques- Commerce (Business Award), much debate and fascination. Given bitcoin’s the forgetful owner; a recent New York Times tion checklist for ethical behavior Dr. Robert Leight (Education dramatic price changes, it is not surprising that article profiled the holder of more than $200 aimed at local business leaders and Award), and Scott McElree from many are speculating about its possible role in a million worth of bitcoin that he can’t retrieve. His students. It asks: “Of the things we Quakertown Borough (Communi- portfolio. anguish is apparently not unusual — a prominent think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it ty Award). In its relatively short existence, bitcoin has cryptocurrency consulting firm estimates that fair to all concerned? Will it build Details on breakfast registration proved extraordinarily volatile, sometimes gaining 20% of all outstanding bitcoin represents goodwill and better friendships? Is and sponsorship are available at or losing more than 40% in price in a month or stranded assets unavailable to their rightful it beneficial to all concered?” quakertownrotary.org. two. Any asset subject to such sharp swings may owners. be catnip for traders but of limited value either as • Mt. Gox, a Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange a reliable medium of exchange (to replace cash) or launched in 2010, was at one time the world’s as a risk-reducing or inflation-hedging asset in a largest bitcoin intermediary, handling over 1 diversified portfolio (to replace bonds). million accounts in 239 countries and more than Assessing the merits of bitcoin as an 90% of global bitcoin transactions in 2013. It investment can be problematic. Adding it to a suspended trading and filed for bankruptcy in portfolio could mean paring back the allocation February 2014, announcing that hundreds of to investments such as stocks, property, or fixed thousands of bitcoins had been lost and likely income securities. The owner of stocks or real stolen. estate generally expects to receive future income • The UK Financial Conduct Authority cited from dividends or rent, even though the size a number of concerns as it prohibited the and timing of the payoff may be uncertain. A sale of “cryptoasset” investment products to bondholder generally expects to receive interest retail investors last year. Among them were payments as well as the return of principal. In the inherent nature of the underlying assets, contrast, holding bitcoin is similar to holding gold which have no reliable basis for valuation; the as an investment. Even if bitcoin or gold is held presence of market abuse and financial crimes in for decades, the owner may never receive more cryptoasset trading; extreme price volatility; an bitcoin or gold, and unlike with stocks and bonds, inadequate understanding by retail consumers of it is not clear that bitcoin offers investors positive cryptoassets; and the lack of a clear investment expected returns. need for investment products referencing Putting aside squabbles over the future value of them. bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, there are other The financial services industry has a long issues investors should consider: tradition of innovation, and cryptocurrency and • Bitcoin is not backed by an issuing authority the technology surrounding it may someday and exists only as computer code, generally kept prove to be a historic breakthrough. For those in a so-called digital wallet, accessible through a who enjoy the thrill of speculation, trading bitcoin password chosen by the user. Many of us have may hold appeal. But those in search of a sound forgotten or misplaced computer passwords from investment should consider the concerns of the time to time and have had to contact the sponsor Financial Conduct Authority above before joining to restore access. No such avenue is available the excitement to holders of bitcoin. After a limited number of password attempts, a user can permanently Submitted by Rockwood Wealth Management

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ADVERTORIAL April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page A9 (9) Progress continues on Tinicum bridge restoration proposal; historic significance questioned Cliff Lebowitz of a historic district. DOT’s plan. the secretary of the U.S. Department cient historic integrity to continue to At the April 20 public board of During discussion of the matter at of the Interior “determined that the contribute to the Ridge Valley Rural While Tinicum Township super- supervisors meeting, new bridge-vi- the meeting, residents increasingly property is eligible for the Nation- Historic District.” visors have strongly reiterated their cinity property owner Steve Gidumal frustrated by the 10-year-old clos- al Register of Historic Places as a Residents supporting restoration commitment to public safety as their reported he was “halfway to $1 mil- ing, and its inconvenience and public contributing property in the National of the structure have claimed that priority, progress is continuing to- lion in commitments” to fund a res- safety ramifications, continued their Register-listed Ridge Valley Rural PennDOT had unnecessarily al- ward a new proposal for a one-lane toration of the 1812 piers and 1919 sharp questioning of the historic, en- Historic District.” lowed the bridge to deteriorate fur- restoration of Tinicum Township’s deck as a one-lane structure. Such a vironmental, and traffic arguments The notification elaborated that the ther prior to their 2011 closing of the closed Headquarters Road bridge at project would also have to account for preservation of the one-lane struc- bridge had been so listed in 1992, and bridge. Sheep Hole Road. for funding for ongoing maintenance ture, while other residents continued continued on to include that it “is his- At the outset of the April 20 meet- Meanwhile, appeals to federal au- to support presumed required owner- their support for those arguments. torically significant in the context of ing, officials thanked state Sen. Bob thorities are also continuing, toward ship by the township. During an exchange questioning the the development of the township, re- Mensch for his work on new legisla- blocking deployment of PennDOT’s An appeal to a federal court to historic aspect, a 2006 designation gional transportation, and the opera- tion to help local volunteer fire com- proposal to resume the crossing block PennDOT’s new two-lane pro- was mentioned. tion of local mills, and is of engineer- panies and other emergency services. through a new two-lane structure, posal was rejected last fall, but was In a response to a 2006 request ing significance both for its early 19th The legislation contains improve- through environmental historic, characterized by the plaintiff as only from the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- century construction and its sensitive ments to grant and loan programs and traffic concerns. A recent- pub a procedural affirmation, and the neers, noting the opinion of the Penn- modernization in 1919. Although the for fire companies, new measures to lic discussion of the matter among plaintiff is now proceeding to seek sylvania Historical and Museum concrete deck shows signs of consid- support recruitment and retention of residents included questioning the relief from the U.S. Deptarttment of Commission representative that the erable deterioration and the deck has fire personnel, and critical changes in legitimacy of the closed bridge as a the Interior against its National Park property was not eligible for official been altered with the removal of the the Office of the State Fire Commis- historic resource, by itself or as part Service’s reported okay of Penn- designation as a historic resource, 1919 railings, the bridge retains suffi- sioner. Development plan for former Intelligencer site approved Freda R. Savana An architectural rendering of and Doylestown Township, as the the future development on the property lies in both municipalities. The former Intelligencer newspa- site of the former Intelligencer Also happening on the Broad per building on North Broad Street newspaper at 333 N. Broad St. Street corridor, is the repurposing was razed about two years ago. in Doylestown. of the former PennDOT mainte- The remaining ruble is now slat- nance building into the borough’s ed for replacement with an apart- are various improvements, such as administrative offices and the Cen- ment and retail complex. adding a traffic light at the Broad tral Bucks Regional Police Depart- Doylestown Borough Council and Atkinson intersection and a ment. unanimously approved plans last 1-acre park with public access, ac- PennDOT’s former maintenance week for 233 apartments on the cording to officials. yard is being transformed into a 7 ½-acre site, along with about Phil Ehlinger, the borough’s dep- passive park. 10,000 square feet of office and/or uty manager, said in earlier com- Just a little farther north, at 400 retail space. ments, “This is one of the biggest N. Broad St., the Pennsylvania Plans from Cornerstone Tracy, a planned for the far corner of the adopted a zoning overlay district developments we’ve seen or will Department of Environmental Pro- Villanova-based real estate devel- site, near Center Square Towers, within its Broad Street Gateway see in the borough.” tection Agency is building a water oper, outline two of the three apart- an apartment complex along North Overlay District that allows mixed- Another proposal for some 200 treatment plant to treat the con- ment buildings to be four-stories, Broad and Atkinson streets. use projects and other uses in that apartments just across the street tained contaminated groundwater and the third to be seven stories, Prior to the vote approving the area. from this development is being con- water from the Chem-Fab Super- official said. The taller building is development plan, borough council Included in the ambitious project sidered by planners in the borough fund site there. Wrightstown Township will keep traffic concerns local Chris Ruvo “Our Township Manager Joe Newtown Township, the latter of ance,” Magne said. Tomlinson about the issue. Tom- Pantano reported that Bucking- which covers Wrightstown, will Wrightstown’s focus on alleged linson’s office subsequently in- Efforts to check alleged speed- ham Township was not interested “coordinate efforts to monitor speeding on Township Line Road quired what more could be done sters on Township Line Road in in participating in a PennDOT speed on the roadway so as to im- intensified recently after a resi- to get speeders to obey the posted Wrightstown are going to stay lo- traffic study of Township Line prove enforcement and compli- dent contacted state Sen. Tommy limit. cal for the time being. Road, fearing that PennDOT may Township officials were con- decide to raise the present speed sidering contacting the Pennsyl- limit,” which is 35 mph, ex- vania Department of Transporta- plained Wrightstown Supervisor tion about possibly conducting a Jane Magne. speed limit study on a stretch of Sometimes, speed limit studies Township Line that runs between show that roads can bear a higher Mill Creek Road and Cherry limit than what they are current- Lane – a span that runs through ly posted. Clearly, such a result the village of Wycombe. wouldn’t be favored by residents However, after consulting with already concerned about speed- officials in neighboring Buck- ing. ingham, Wrightstown has opted Going forward, police from the against reaching out to PennDOT. departments of Buckingham and Bucks County Designer House & Gardens set to open Jodi Spiegel Arthur VIA, is by timed entry tickets pur- chased in advance at BucksCoun- The 46th Bucks County Design- tyDesignerHouse.org. er House & Gardens, presented by The house and gardens are open the Village Improvement Associa- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, tion of Doylestown (VIA), opens Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and May 2. Saturday. Thursday hours are 10 Mearns Mill Manor, located at a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday hours 545 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, in- are noon to 4 p.m. Tours run May cludes more than 20 design areas 2 through 30. throughout the house and gardens, Masks are required, and COVID as well as designer decor, available protocols will be observed. Due for purchase throughout the proper- to state and federal guidelines and ty and in four boutiques. Doylestown Health protocols, there During a preview event Tuesday, will be no opening gala or on-site designers and landscapers were cafe this year. putting the final touches on the [email protected] house and gardens. “When people come in, we want them to be surprised by the de- tails,” said Robert Belchic of De- sign Style Studios, who decorated the light-filled living room with Lisa Lazarus of Lisa Lazarus In- teriors, and used the bay window, situated between two fireplaces, as a centering point. 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Sarcococca hookeriana trees and shrubs are to the garden. I have a few Daphniphyllum a beautiful variegation of dark green var. humilis Fragrant Valley has On the East Coast, we enjoy an specimens in my home garden. One and sulfur yellow. ‘Sasaba’ has wick- beautiful, shiny, narrow leaves. Its amazing diversity of evergreen is a multi-stemmed shrub, while edly spiny leaves that make it perfect late-winter to early-spring white rhododendrons and azaleas, which the other, with a single trunk, looks for creating an impenetrable barrier. flowers are amazingly fragrant. are staples in many of our gardens. almost like a small tree. This plant At maturity, it reaches a manageable Commonly referred to as the However, there are many other can withstand very dry shade. At the 5 feet tall with an equal spread. The sweet box, Sarcococca is perfect to fantastic broadleaved evergreen back of my property, I have a row of diminutive ‘Kaori Hime’ makes plant as a small massing shrub or a shrubs to consider using too. large, mature Norway spruces, Picea an excellent addition to the small groundcover. It thrives well in very Over the last 15 years or so, one abies. The canopy from these trees is courtyard garden or rock garden. shady conditions, including in dry of my favorite evergreen shrubs has so dense that the ground under them On a recent visit to Longwood shade. Because it is deer resistant, been Daphniphyllum macropodum. can be very dry even after a heavy Gardens, I spent quite a bit of time it always looks great. In a garden Unfortunately, these shrubs are still rain. In spite of these hostile growing in its Hillside Garden, in and around with limited space, it can be used relatively rare in the garden centers, conditions, Daphniphyllum thrives. the Chimes Tower, among some as a small accent at the entrance but on occasion I see them for sale. Over the years, I have become ANDREW BUNTING wonderful specimens of the wheel to the house or near gates where While the flowers are somewhat enamored of the many cultivars of Daphniphyllum macropodum is tree, Trochodendron aralioides. This its fragrance can be enjoyed. inconspicuous, the foliage resembles Osmanthus heterophyllus, holly olive becoming increasingly available multi-stemmed rounded shrub can This article first appeared in The rhododendrons in many respects. or false holly. This member of the at garden centers. become somewhat tree-like over Swarthmorean (swarthmorean. Daphniphyllum is distinctively olive family has spiny leaves, like decades. Its leaves radiate out from com/). Andrew Bunting is the vice glossy, however, and its petiole many hollies. They are evergreen, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society a central stem like the spokes on a president of public horticulture (the small stem that attaches the multi-stemmed shrubs that can be Gold Medal recipient — is the most wheel — hence the common name. for the Pennsylvania Horticul- leaf to the branch) can be a very grown in full sun to full shade. In popular, and its foliage is the most Each leaf is glossy and elliptical. The tural Society (PHSOnline.org) attractive pinkish red. Its alkaloids the fall, their profuse, tiny white holly-like. It is a great selection for branching develops in a somewhat which uses horticulture to advance make Daphniphyllum nearly 100% flowers are intensely fragrant. Of creating formal or informal hedging. layered pattern, adding a struc- the health and well-being of the deer resistant. Only once in the the many cultivars, ‘Gulftide’ — a ‘Goshiki’ also received a Gold tural component to the garden. Greater Philadelphia region. Palisades awarded a music honor, continues with budget preparation Cliff Lebowitz Education. The award program, Business Manager Drew Bish- administered the NAMM Founda- op reported an increase in charter While accelerating, steep in- tion, a supporting organization of costs from this year to next year of creases in charter school costs pres- the National Association of Music $1.6 million to $2.75 million, rep- ent yet further pressure on its bud- Merchants, “recognizes outstand- resenting a 69 per cent increase. He get balancing management, with ing efforts by teachers, administra- added the increase has been 345% still no legislative relief in sight, the tors, parents, students and commu- since the 2012-2013 budget, while Palisades School District continues nity leaders who have made music taxes have increased 4.2% over to garner recognition of distinction education part of a well-rounded same time frame. in its academic and extracurricular education.” Accordingly, as the school board programs. In accepting the award, Music and its staff work through the- an A list of those distinctions is Department Co-Chair Abel Maldo- nual process of reducing any tax on the district website homepage. nado praised the work of his fellow increase as far as they can below While continuing to decry increas- co-chairs, Brittany Baumeister and the maximum allowed by the state ingly overbearing charter costs, Sue Reed, and staff Neil Chaban, without a public referendum, they Brewery launches public school districts also continue Emily Kumpf, Eric Morris, and are under unprecedented pressure to claim a marked difference in edu- Tim McGorrey. Maldonado and Dr. from the charter costs. Further bud- Descendants Brewing Company hosts a grand opening and cational and extracurricular quality. McConnell also noted the “support get details are posted on the district ribbon cutting at the site of the former Old Ship Inn, 61 Bridge At the April 21 public dial-in of the community as a big part of website. St., Milford, N.J., at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, with Mayor school board meeting, Superinten- the program,” including “keeping During his report as liaison to Henri R. Schepens. For information, call 908-995-0188 or vis- dent Bridget O’Connell announced performances going during the pan- the Pennsylvania School Board As- it facebook.com/descendantsbrewingcompany. that the district was one of only 686 demic.” sociation, district board President that had been named Best Com- During his progress presentation Bob Musantry called for charter munities in the Nation for Music on the district’s 2021-2022 budget, “funding reform through a pure and simple formula,” to replace a pres- ent formula that is “out of align- ment with the real world.” He cited United Way of Bucks celebrates think House Bill 272 as a step in that di- The United Way of Bucks “We are so excited to share the rection. 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April 29, 2021 New Hope tops Truman The New Hope-Solebury boys lacrosse total to earn the “W” and their third win team jumped out to an early lead that it of the season. Kyle McLaughlin (seven) would never relinquish en route to a 19-5 and Nate Donohoe (five) accounted for 12 nonleague victory over Harry S Truman of the Lions’ goals. Monday. New Hope, which fell to Upper Mo- New Hope scored four goals in the first reland 12-5 Tuesday, hosts Quakertown quarter and added four more in the second Thursday. to take an 8-3 lead into halftime. The For additional coverage of boys and girls Lions would add 11 more tallies to their lacrosse, turn to page B3.

New Hope-Solebury’s Malcolm Raupp scores a first quarter goal against Truman.

Photographs by Michael A. Apice New Hope-Solebury’s Ryan Riggione wins a faceoff battle against Truman’s Mike Hodgkins.

New Hope-Solebury’s Jace Caponegro looks to grab a loose ball against Truman’s Brett McGoldrick. New Hope-Solebury’s Kyle McLaughlin splits the Truman defense.

New Hope’s Paul Angotti battles Truman’s Juan Lopez for a loose ball.

Left: New Hope-Solebury’s Jack Czarnecki checks New Hope-Solebury’s Nate Donohoe gets tangled up with Truman’s Truman’s Jack Rugarber away from a loose ball. Jack Rugarber while battling for a loose ball. CB East baseball regains Inexperienced New Hope footing with 2 wins molding into shape in SOL Don Leypoldt April and not in district playoffs. Our guys Steve Sherman see improvement in ourselves and as a will be fine. team. Last Thursday’s battle of first-place “We’re back at work tomorrow in a If there’s one thing you can say about “It’s all about having fun, I think.” teams – CB East in the SOL Colonial and nonleague game so we’ll give some guys COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Carter was the Lions’ third baseman two Bensalem in the SOL Patriot – was played some opportunities,” Dennis continued. high school athletics is that it’s tough years ago as a freshman but she’s had to in football weath- “We’ve got to get healthy. We have a to knock the rust off when you haven’t learn a new role behind the plate. er and resulted in couple of guys who are out right now played a sport in Former catcher/infielder Elsie Jones Baseball a football score. that are important to this team and guys two seasons. graduated in 2020 along with pitcher Every Owl have stepped up to do a great job in their Softball Add to that a Samantha Elser, infielder Brianna Wilkin- starter walked or was hit by pitch in the absence.” jump to a larger, son and outfielder Sabrina Vlahovic, now 14-0 Bensalem shutout on a frigid, windy The Patriots did bounce back the next more competitive league and you’ve playing women’s basketball at Plymouth day. Although Greg Phelan and Logan day, topping Springfield 8-2. Freshman created a huge hurdle for any squad to State University. Young homered for Bensalem, the sto- Reece Moody doubled in his second overcome. Four starters in the duel with the Co- ryline was uncharacteristic East wildness. straight game and Max McGrady fanned “We have no kids who play travel (ball) lonials never played softball before this Owl twirler Matt McShane yielded three eight Spartans in three innings. and our players last picked a ball up in season including outfielders Willa Darrow hits; East leadoff hitter Jack Nugent got East is batting .312 as a team. Nugent’s May 2019 so our kids are playing catch- and Helen Knapp along with designated one of them on a leadoff double. “We’ve nine extra base hits and 21 RBIs pace up,” stated New Hope-Solebury head hitter Mycayla Canlas. faced a lot of good arms,” Nugent said. East. Sophomore Joey Wilga’s 10 RBIs coach Chris Marchok. “We’ve worked really, really hard to get “He had a nice fastball that runs. With and McGrady’s six extra base hits rank That doesn’t stop the girls who suit these kids up to speed and these girls are the wind and the cold, it doesn’t help the second. Senior third baseman Tony Rossi up for Lions’ softball, who have made busting their tails,” the coach comment- pitcher or the batter yet he commanded his has driven in seven Patriots. the switch from the Bicentennial Athlet- ed. “They’re doing their best; that’s what fastball well and had a good curve ball.” “We can string together hits,” Nugent ic League (BAL) to the Suburban One we stress. It’s all about them giving 100 East pitchers averaged 4.5 walks/hit bats- said. “We usually don’t do a lot of small League (SOL). percent of what they can give.” men per game in their other nine contests. ball but when it comes down to that, we With wins over SOL Liberty Conference After getting shut out by Renaissance Anyone connected with the Patriot program can. We have a lot of guys who can put the rivals Springfield and Cheltenham, New Academy Charter in its opener, New Hope correctly saw Bensalem as an outlier. ball in the gaps and hit the ball hard. What Hope is 2-2 in its division and 2-6 overall hosted its first league contest April 7 vs. “We know what happened today. We really fires this team is when someone hits after last Friday’s battle with Liberty Con- Springfield. The Lions went into the final struggled to throw strikes and that hasn’t the ball hard, which a lot of guys can. That ference rival Plymouth Whitemarsh (PW). frame with a 13-8 lead only to see the been the case,” explained Patriots skipper gets us going.” “Overall, the team is doing their best Spartans stage a four-run rally. Kyle Dennis. “Today was a blip in the and we’re getting better,” stated NH-S radar. We’re thankful it’s happening in Continued on page B2 junior Ciara Carter. “Every game, we can Continued on page B2 Page B2 (14) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021 www.buckscountyherald.com e-mail: [email protected]

Quakertown starting to find its identity Jeff Moeller to Wissahickon. Beginning with Upper More- Quakertown head baseball land Wednesday, the Panthers coach Jon Pallone had some con- will have their final eight games cerns about his team’s transition over a 21-day period. after a missed season, though he “We know it will be busy, wasn’t overly worried. but we believe we have reached He just had to be patient. a point where these guys can The Panthers brought back an adapt,” he said. “You can see experi- how we have made progress.” enced line- Hurst has anchored the staff, Baseball up with and Pallone will look to senior Lehigh Tyler Neilson, sophomore Vinny recruit catcher Justin Butler and Pelligrini, and senior Antho- future Chestnut Hill Griffin Trev- ny Rostick to help bolster the or Hurst, along with shortstop Ty mound efforts. Everitt to help set the pace. “The upperclassmen have STEVE SHERMAN For the Panthers, it primarily thrown before, and Vinny Pel- New Hope-Solebury senior shortstop Erin Firth fields a grounder in battle with SOL Liberty Confer- was just finding a way to reset legrini has become a big-time ence rival Plymouth Whitemarsh April 23 on the Lions’ home field. their identity on and off the field. player for us,” said Pallone. “We “We lost the experience have done a better job at throw- of last year’s seniors passing ing strikes as our strike-to-ball down what they learned and ratio has gone up from around 50 New Hope softball molding into shape experienced to the juniors,” said to close to 70.” Pallone. “It really was a cultural Hurst has noticed a more set- Continued from page B1 difference, and most teams go tling presence that can transcend through it. further. With the tying run on third base, “We are teaching now for the “We got off to a slow start and first baseman Emily Primavera second year in a row. We are couldn’t figure things out,” he made a shoestring catch of a foul prepared as we can be with the said. “People were moving to ball directly in front of the visiting Xs and Os. We had some people different positions. But these past dugout and mere inches from being in different positions, but we’re two weeks, we’ve really turned out of play. Diving to make the settled now. It comes down to it around and came out with a catch, the junior infielder squeezed them reacting to what we are different energy than we did at the ball in the web of her glove, trying to get them to do. the start of the season. looking up at the umpire to make “We started slower than an- “I see the second half of the sea- the call. ticipated, but we believe we are son for us to be able to win games Instead, the official waited and headed in the right direction.” and land us in the playoffs.” the players paused while on-looking The Panthers began this week Freshman Justin Butler has spectators – from both sides – held with an overall 4-4 record, and been the most versatile player their collective breath. As soon as they had their game at Tennent on the team playing multiple she could, Primavera grabbed the canceled Monday. A few days positions, and has been among ball with her free hand and only earlier, they routed Springfield the biggest surprises. Junior then did the official signal the final Montco, 16-4, to register their Chris Petrillo has been elevated out of the ball game, securing New largest offensive output of the from JV, and he also has made an Hope’s first win of the season by a season. impact. score of 13-12. Pallone sees that victory as a In the end, though, Pallone Senior shortstop Erin Firth led sign of natural progression after remains confident that his club the Lions offensively, hitting 3-for-3 his team began the year with dif- can return to the postseason for with a walk and three RBIs. Carter ficult losses to Pennsbury (11-1) the fourth consecutive season. contributed, going 2-for-4 including and Plymouth Whitemarsh (6-1). The Panthers are back in the a bases-clearing double with three “We wanted to play some Liberty Division of the Suburban RBIs and three runs scored. Prima- very good teams at the start of One League. vera was also 2-for-4 with an RBI the season,” he noted. “It would “Our seniors are hungry to double and three runs scored. give us a good idea of where we come back and get back to the Pitcher Maria D’Agostino tossed STEVE SHERMAN were, and how we could move district playoffs with their eye a complete game, striking out five New Hope-Solebury junior right-hander Maria D’Agostino has deliv- ahead. That was a good early test on states,” said Pallone. “They batters and allowing just two earned ered a pair of complete-game victories for the Lions, helping with wins for us.” lost the opportunity last year, runs. At the plate, she helped her over SOL Freedom Division rivals Springfield and Cheltenham. His team responded with a and they want to make their cause with a pair of hits including pair of 10-7 wins over Upper mark. an RBI triple. Dublin and Hatboro-Horsham “We have the team and the D’Agostino and New Hope recorded five runs in each of the rusty because we didn’t have a sandwiched between a 7-5 loss chemistry. We’ll be all right.” picked up their second win of the second and third innings then went season last year but everyone is season April 14 at Cheltenham. The through the batting order twice in a improving really fast and making junior right-hander tossed another 13-run fourth frame to prevail 24-0. up for lost time.” complete game, allowing just three Hitting for extra bases in the “We still have a lot of games hits in an 11-1 victory for the Lions. game were PW pitcher Molly to go and I’m sure we’ll get way “Maria is doing really well; I’m Moore, centerfielder Talia Carr, sec- better,” added Primavera. very proud of her,” stated Primave- ond baseman Carly Rosenberger, A living, breathing example of ra. “She’s just a beast on the pitch- third baseman Lauryn Kane, Molly the type of improvement Primavera er’s mound. She’s our only pitcher Lynch, first baseman Hannah Suh speaks of is Firth. and she brings a lot of heart.” and Samantha Radzwilka. Moore Firth just started playing softball Leading 6-1, New Hope ended recorded the win in the circle for the two years ago but she’s blossomed the game with a five-run outburst in Colonials after tossing three hitless into the Lions’ best hitter. Defen- the fifth inning. Again, Firth led the innings. sively, she’s pretty good with the Lions’ offense, recording three hits D’Agostino broke up PW’s glove at shortstop. Athletically, and four RBIs. Second baseman attempt at a no-hitter when she she also plays field hockey and ice Grace Lovrinic also chipped in with opened the home fourth with a sin- hockey. And academically, she’s three runs scored. gle to centerfield off relief pitcher been accepted for admission at the Things went the opposite direc- Julie Price. Air Force Academy. tion April 23 in a nonleague pairing Defensively, New Hope com- Centerfielder Sophie Farina is a with PW. D’Agostino escaped mitted just a pair of errors in the standout in soccer and rightfielder the first inning with no damage, first three innings but posted four Knapp is a top tennis player at New leaving runners stranded at every mistakes in the final frame. Hope-Solebury. base when she induced a 6-4 force “I think everyone is doing well,” [email protected] at second base. But the Colonials stated Carter. “We’re all a little @stevesherman222 on Twitter Quakertown triumphs over CB South Jeff Moeller nine digs; Marks had six kills, three as a team. blocks, two aces and five digs; and “We did graduate the entire var- Central Bucks South and Quak- Sinsel had two kills, two blocks, two sity team last year, and I knew this ertown met for the second time this aces and five digs. Senior Brett Mus- would be a down year. I expected season Tuesday in Quakertown. selman had one kill and three digs, some early-season struggles, but I In their first match, Quakertown and Kurt Glaeser had six digs. also thought we could win a hand- defeated “These guys are leading the team ful of games. Boys CB offensively,” said Snyder. “They are “We thought we were going to South, making steady contributions and have a good season last year, but it volleyball 3-1, helping to set the pace. never came to fruition. That really DON LEYPOLDT and the “They are doing a great job and hurt us.” CB East’s Jack Nugent lines a double against Bensalem. Panthers again triumphed this time have stepped up.” Ehlers has been impressed with around by 3-1 deficit. Snyder also has been pleased with first-year senior Vladyslav Bordia, Between the two matches, there the steady play of junior setter Cody who has been steady in the role of has been change in both programs Steiert who has topped more than libero. CB East baseball on various levels. Quakertown has 200 assists this season. Steiert had 31 “With him being in his first year, managed to elevate itself to a 6-6 re- assists, three kills, one block, one ace I didn’t know what to expect,” said Continued from page B1 Blake Wiegers. “We all talk a lot cord, while CB South has remained and three digs Tuesday night. Ehlers. “He has really played well during practice. We’re all hyping winless with a 0-14 mark. With six matches left, Snyder and exceeded expectations.” each other up during games. Yet, there is a common bond sees his team in the mix for a Ehlers also has appreciated The Patriots allowed only 16 That definitely helps to keep the shared by both programs – youth postseason bid. The Panthers have the efforts of senior outside hitter runs in their first eight non-Ben- energy going. It keeps pitchers and inexperience. buoyed among the seventh, eighth Robert Coleman and junior middle salem games. Their ace is junior motivated to keep throwing “We are relatively inexperienced,” and ninth spot in the district rank- hitter Chris Kline. Freshman Wil- Duke commit Aiden Weaver, strikes.” said Quakertown head coach Andy ings this season. liam Tantum has been a pleasant who has 40 strikeouts in 21 Wiegers was a bright spot Snyder. “Prior to this season, only “We are more than halfway surprise in his roles as libero and innings. “He can hit mid 90s. He against Bensalem. The 6-foot- one player had varsity experi- through the season,” Snyder said. outside hitter. pitches 88-91, which is rare for a 3 senior struck out three in 1.2 ence. With that being said, we are “We know that the top 10 teams in “Coleman has really stepped up high school junior,” Dennis not- shutout innings of emergency extremely happy with the results so the district qualify for the playoffs. as a leader,” said Ehlers. “Kline ed. “He has a devastating chan- relief duty. “I think when you’re far.” The teams that can improve and leads us in blocks and he is looking geup and he has a slider. You can down that big, it’s really import- Snyder acknowledged the efforts grow throughout the season will to play in college next year.” have a high school pitcher with ant to come in and just throw of seniors Jared Leatherman and end up on top. We think we can be “Tantum has done a solid job step- those three pitches, and he can be strikes,” Wiegers said. “I wasn’t Jeff Sinsel along with juniors Micah one of them.” ping into the lineup as a freshman.” very good. When you add ‘plus trying to do anything crazy: just Reinford and Zander Marks to “Our goal is to be one of the top Despite having the postseason out velocity,’ it is real challenging. get us out of this.” help create a learning environment. 10 teams the rest of the season. of the picture, Ehlers envisions his “We have a collection of very After Monday’s 20-6 win Leatherman and Reinford led the At CB South, head coach Matt club staying competitive down the good arms that when we’re over Council Rock North behind team with 80 kills. Ehlers realizes the situation but has stretch. healthy, it can be pretty special Nugent’s two homers and four Against CB South Tuesday also maintained expectations. “We’ll keep working,” he said. and pretty fun,” Dennis conclud- more RBIs from Moody, East evening, Leatherman had 13 kills, “I think we have underachieved “We have a young team that is going ed. entered press time 8-2 (3-1 SOL one ace, one block and eight digs; a little,” said Ehlers. “Our record to get better. We still can win some “We have a really good bond Colonial) tied for first in their Reinford had 13 kills, 1 bock and doesn’t indicate how good we are games.” this year,” feels senior pitcher division. e-mail: [email protected] www.buckscountyherald.com April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page B3 (15) This is a headline

CB East defeats rival West CR South squeaks Karen Sangillo Evan Bullotta each had one goal. don’t matter. You have to win your Nick Knepp had one goal and two games this year.” past Pennridge It took some time to get on the assists, Michael Skulsky added A team captain and four-year scoreboard. two assists and Stella also had one varsity player, Bullotta will con- Karen Sangillo Pennridge.” But once the boys on the Central assist for the Patriots. tinue his lacrosse career at North Irvin will continue her lacrosse Bucks East lacrosse team got “This was a big game for us, Carolina, where he plans to major Monday’s girls lacrosse game be- career at Wofford College, where going on probably one of our biggest,” said in business. tween Pennridge and host Council she is undecided on a major. She is attack, they Osborne, a senior. “We got off to Ryan McCauley, Thomas Kenny Rock South was quite a battle. a member of several honor societ- Boys really got a little bit of a slow start this year and Matt Cipriano round out the In the end, CR South emerged ies at CR South, is a peer mentor going. but I think we’re on track. As long seniors for CB East. with an and works with Athletes Helping lacrosse The as defense is turning the ball over Jeffrey Woosnam scored for the 11-10 win Athletes. Patriots and offense is possessing, we’ll be Bucks with 29 seconds remaining Girls over the Senior captain Sophia Kutsaya defeated district and Suburban fine. We weren’t doing that in the in the third period with an assist lacrosse Rams in a has been CR South’s goaltender One League National Conference beginning, but we’ve got it down from Albrecht to avoid the shutout. Suburban since her freshman year. She rival Central Bucks West, 9-1, on now. We’re fine. “This was definitely an One League National Conference credits the efforts of the defenders Friday at CB East’s First Lt. Colby “We moved a lot of defensemen eye-opener,” said Woosnam, a game. on her team. Umbrell Field at Patriot Stadium. to offense and it took some time senior captain. “We have to bring It was hard-fought by both teams, “Honestly, I feel like I do noth- Joey Stella opened up the for them to adjust.” up our intensity. They came out but the Golden Hawks had a bit ing, I just stand there and they run scoring for CB East, finding the Senior Mark Lapioli is one of with a lot of intensity and we more of an uphill climb. They re- the show,” said Kutsaya, who plans net with 4:52 remaining in the first those former defenders who made haven’t been doing that lately. ceived their fourth yellow card with to major in veterinary biomedical quarter. By halftime, the Patriots the move. We’ve mainly been a second half 18:44 remaining in the second half, science at Penn State. “The ball has held a 3-0 lead. “I was an LSM (long stick team so when they scored those so they played the rest of the game to get past a lot of people before “It was 0-0 for a pretty long time midfielder) but I changed over to first few goals on us, we weren’t as down one player. it gets to me and they make sure but when they scored that first one, short stick middie because that’s worried as we should have been. The Rams got on the board first that happens as infrequently as we didn’t panic,” CB West senior what they needed,” he said. “It was We’ve been coming back a lot in when Mackenzie Herbst, who end- possible.” captain Connor Albrecht said. “We a tough transition at first, but now the second half and I think that got ed the game with three goals, found She is a member of four honor just tried to regroup and recover. I’m really getting the hang of it. in our heads. the net just one minute into play on societies, is an officer for the Na- It was 1-0 after the first and we “I think our team has grown a lot “This is a young team. I had the first shot of the day. tional Honor Society, the president brought the team in and started since the beginning of the year and some great role models in our CR South’s Cailey Hiscox of the Jewish Heritage Club, is a talking to them and tried to get I think we’re going to have a good previous captains so they taught evened the score, and the game member of the Kids for Commu- everyone going but they came out season.” me what I needed to know to take went back and forth with the Gold- nity Service Club and is a peer really strong and we didn’t. CB East goaltender Ryan Kueny, a team like this and push them as en Hawks taking a 7-6 lead into mentor. “That’s a lesson learned for us. a senior in his first season as the hard as they can go. We only have halftime. The victory snapped a los- We have a really young team, so varsity starter, made nine saves. three guys on our team with varsity “We lost a whole year to COVID, ing streak for Golden Hawks to hopefully this was something we “My brother (Jake) was a senior experience and we’re just doing but I think we’ve bounced back, es- Pennridge that dated back to May can build on. last year so he didn’t get to play his our best to help these guys go from pecially in this game,” said Hiscox, 5, 2014. Since then, the Rams had “I think the main thing was senior year,” said Kueny, a team JV to varsity.” a junior captain who also plays field reeled off five consecutive wins in energy. From the start of the captain. “I felt really bad for him Junior Cam Wassmann is the hockey. the annual meeting between the game, they came out hooting and and our other seniors so I’m very third captain for the Bucks. “We really came together and two programs prior to Monday’s hollering. They just played with happy that we’re able to play this The tragedy for CB West is that really blended. I’m excited for the game. more energy. That was the main year.” the Bucks were built to win last rest of this year because I think we “When we were on attack, we difference in the game. It all started Bullotta agreed. year, but the season was canceled can go really far.” were rushing the ball too much,” with their guys on the field and it “We’re fortunate to be able to due to the pandemic. She is in the Radio Club and the Pennridge senior captain Aubrey went to their bench. They had it, play this year,” he said. “Losing “We are so grateful to have this English Honor Society at CR South. Maher said. “We needed to settle and we didn’t.” last year was hard. All the fresh- season,” Woosnam said. “I told The second half was more of the down, get wide and look for the CB East’s offense really started men that we have are new, obvi- the guys that we not only have to same, although the Rams put up a open girl. We need to just make clicking in the second half. The ously, but the sophomores lost a play for ourselves, but we have to 10-9 lead with 5:42 remaining. those cuts. Patriots scored three goals in the year so they’re new, too. Everyone play for the guys that we lost last Hiscox struck with 2:43 remain- “This loss hurts us, of course, third period and iced the win with had to make that large jump. We year. We had double-digit seniors ing to tie it up, and Rianna Shields but I still feel like we have a lot of three more in the fourth. didn’t have a long fall or winter but last year and we would have had a put in the game-winner with 2:16 our season left. This was a good “It’s always a big game against I think everyone stepped up when great season. It’s a shame that we left to give CR South the win. game. It was really close. We West,” said Stella, a senior. “The we needed them to step up. had to lose those guys and they lost “That was probably the biggest easily could have won it, but we last time we played them they beat “This was a big win, but now their senior season. goal I scored this season,” said didn’t and we just have to move us and we really wanted to win this we have to look to our next game “That’s a lesson to us all. You Shields, a senior captain who led the forward.” time, especially because we didn’t and hopefully down the road have have to play every game like it’s Golden Hawks with four goals and Maher, who is in the National get to play last year.” a good playoff run but we can’t your last because you never know one assist. Honor Society and the Key Club, Jonah Osborne led all scor- look too far ahead. Our conference what can happen. That’s what I’m “This was a big win for us. We plans to study business at Penn ers with four goals, while Luke restructured and it’s definitely doing, and that’s what I’m encour- knew they were going to be a good State. She had a goal and two Christmas, Chris Funston and more competitive. Past scores aging the guys on the team to do.” team but we also knew that we assists in the game. could come together and work hard Junior Amelia Loughery led and cheer each other on and that we the Rams with four goals and one could beat them. assist. CB East head coach bids farewell “When they were ahead and “We definitely kept our compo- we were a man down, that was sure toward the end of the game,” to field hockey program nerve-wracking, but I always try she said. “I think we did a really to keep calm and I think we all good job coming back on defense. Karen Sangillo years, five as an assistant and the in 2018 and bowing out in the first worked hard. We all knew we had We kept our momentum and we last three as the head coach. round last season. to win the draw, we had to get the kept our fight. We didn’t give up For many coaches, going out on “It’s so hard to leave the team,” She is a 1993 graduate of Central ball down field, we had to make throughout the whole game. a high note is the ideal way to exit she said. “That’s been the hardest Bucks West, where she played smart passes and I think we did “That’s a big win in my book a program. part. Each year I get so attached to basketball and softball in addition those things. because in other games we’ve been Meghan Spratt actually achieved all the players and this year was so to field hockey. An All-American at “We were getting a lot of the down by a little and we’ve just giv- that. special because we won the district. Penn State, she graduated in 1998 draw controls the whole game and en up so the fact that we didn’t quit Spratt stepped down as the head “We had an abbreviated sea- with a degree in art and architecture that was really important, especial- is important to me. That definitely coach of the Central Bucks East son last year due to COVID and and a minor in psychology. ly at the end of the game when we give me hope that we can build on field hockey team after leading the I don’t think anyone understood She is an interior designer. really needed possession.” this. We’ve just been getting better Patriots to the 2020 District One how difficult that was. Yes, it was “Her youngest daughter is grad- Shields, also a standout on and better and we have room to Class 3A title and a bid in the PIAA easier on some levels but at the uating and she wants to watch her the field hockey team, will play keep improving.” tournament. same time there was the pressure of play in college,” CB East athletic lacrosse at Holy Family next year, Loughery is a member of the “My youngest daughter, Phia having to win every game to keep director John Reading said. “I can where she is likely going to major National Honor Society, is on the (Mannino), is a senior this year and season alive. There was no margin certainly understand that. Any in education. exec council for the Class of 2022 she’ll be playing at Penn State in for error, and that made it so much parent can understand that. She also went out for the bas- and participates in mock trial. the fall,” Spratt said. “I don’t know more difficult. “We will certainly miss her here ketball team at CR South this past Grace Rosica is a sophomore for what the future holds for her as a “In previous seasons, you could at Central Bucks East. The job is season. the Rams, but playing in her first freshman at a top program, but I lose a game or two in the tourna- posted and we will hopefully get “I missed playing lacrosse last season due to COVID. did want the freedom to be able to ment and still advance to states, some good applicants and start year and I really like being part of “Losing my freshman year really go and watch her play if she has an but this year you had to win every interviewing soon.” a team so I just went for it,” she hurt,” she said. “I didn’t get to play impact. game to move on. Our girls had the The job is posted on the district said. “It was a lot of fun. I’m glad the sport that I love to play, and “It’s very exciting for me because resilience to go ahead and win those website, cbsd.org, under Human I did it.” also it hurt our team because we I played for Penn State for coach games and get to states and I think Resources. Senior captain Carley Irvin had to start out this year with so Char Morett and now Phia will be that shows so much character. Spratt hasn’t ruled out the thought netted three goals and had an assist many new people. playing for her as well. “I definitely feel as though I’m of someday returning to the side- for CR South. “I think we’ve come a long “My two older children also go leaving on a high note, but I also lines. “I think today we worked really way from where we started. Even to Penn State. Isabelle (Mannino) feel that there’s unfinished business. “My assistant coach, Lori Ieru- well as a team,” said Irvin, who though last year was a total loss for will be a senior in the fall and my Every year I always told the team bino, and I have talked about that,” also played soccer and basketball. us, I think we’ve become a close son Dominic (Mannino) will be to go after a state championship and she said. “We really get along well “For a long stretch we were down team and we’re improving. a junior, so this will be the only I still feel that is a possibility for together and down the road I would a player, we were down two for “I’m really looking forward to year that all three of my kids are them.” definitely consider coaching again, a while, and we did a good job, the games we have left. Seeing in college at the same time, and at The Patriots finished the 2020 especially with her. I don’t know if especially on defense, transitioning how far we’ve already come from the same school. I still have a lot of campaign 13-2 overall, and 9-1 in that would be coaching club, high the ball and just holding the ball on the beginning of the year makes friends and former teammates who the Suburban One League Colonial school or even college, but I think I offense so we could keep the score me excited to see how well we fin- live in that area, so I’m looking Division, their fifth consecutive would like to get back into it.” close. We played a really good ish. I think we can still accomplish forward to visiting and spending league title. While she’s no longer at the zone defense and really challenged a lot this year.” time there.” Spratt’s career record was 49-11 helm, she will still be rooting for the But that didn’t make it easy for overall as the head coach. She led Patriots. her to say goodbye to the program CB East to the state tournament “I’ll definitely go to their games, she has been a part of for eight twice, reaching the quarterfinals but I’ll just be spectator,” she said. Trio of teams pick up weekend wins In an away match on April 24, for the Dragons were: Joe Cap- ly 7’s tournament on May 2 be- the Doylestown Rugby men’s riotti (one) and Leo Alexandroff ginning at 10 a.m., on the home team defeated Philly White- (one). Downingtown had three pitch at the Maennerchor Field. marsh. The final score was 22-19. tries and one conversion. The junior boys team defeated Try scorers for the Dragons The Dragons’ next match is on visiting Cumberland Valley on were: Bruce Dolan (one), Eric the home pitch at the Maenner- April 25. The final score was French chor Field, 3650 Cold Spring 67-22. (one), Matt Creamery Road, Doylestown, on Try scorers for the Dragons Rugby Frederick Sunday, May 2, against Lasalle. were: Cade Aivazian (four), Rea- (one) and The high school girls team gan McCullough (four), Jett Mul- John Nyongesa (one). Jeremy traveled to Downingtown on lin (one), Zach Venziale (one) Ault kicked one conversion. The April 25 and dominated with a and Gavin Koch (one). Bailey Man of the Match was Ryan 66-7 win. O’Malley kicked six conversions. Cornell. The Hard Hat was Ault. Try scorers for Doylestown Venziale was Man of the Match. Philly Whitemarsh had three tries were Maddie Doyle (three), Cumberland Valley had four tries and two conversions. Nina Mason (three), Grace Mc- and one conversion. On Saturday, May 1, the Drag- Cullough (two), Elli Miller (one) On May 2 the Dragons will ons will play Old Gaelic in an and Maggie Walker (one). Mason play Elizabethtown in an away away match. also made eight conversion match. In an away match on April 25, kicks. Downingtown had one try For more information about the high school boys team fell to and one conversion. Doylestown Rugby Football Club, Downingtown 10-17. Try scorers Doylestown will host a friend- go to doylestownrugby.com. Page B4 (16) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021

New Hope-Solebury seniors CB East teacher selected are National Merit finalists to novel endeavor .Two New Hope-Solebury tion they call “Adventure Run- School District students, Owen ning.” Nettles’ time on the track Ananya Siragavarapu This endeavor is a partnership be- could this be considered a primary Nettles and Daniel Scanlon, team and experiences managing STUDENT WRITER tween NHD and the Library of Con- source,” he added. were distinguished as National shin splints have also driven his gress and will allow students access The vast majority of content Merit Scholarship finalists in interest in orthopedics, which Our world comes with many to much untapped primary source available via the Library of Con- the 66th annual National Merit he plans to examine further at spectacles, both good and bad. The potential. gress is intimidating, to say the least. Scholarship Program. the University of Notre Dame Battle of Waterloo, the Silk Road, “We are trying to put into student Johnson and his colleagues will find Nettles and Scanlon join the with a potential major in phys- the Crusades, the Renaissance, the language how they can make use of a way to narrow down the search. 7,600 students selected among ics or engineering. Cold War, the Watergate scandal the enormous number of primary “There’s so many primary sourc- 1.2 million juniors representing Scanlon plans to attend the and so many amazing events and sources at the Library of Congress,” es there. You go to the Library of 21,000 schools nationally to re- University of Pennsylvania’s people and stories that happened to Johnson said. Congress, and you search for a topic ceive National Merit honors. College of digital media design coincide with our time. Everyone As a former NHD competitor and you’re going to get a ridiculous For Nettles, “the recognition and to pursue an interdisci- should make it a point to be familiar myself, I can say that having such number of hits. How do you man- that comes with being a Na- plinary degree, one that allows with the beauty that is our world. a guide to help select and interpret age all of those hits to find what you tional Merit finalist is some- him to apply the social scienc- National History Day is an orga- sources would have been invaluable need?” thing special.” He has devot- es, fine arts, and humanities to nization that upholds this historical during my research, especially since This is exactly what Johnson ed much of his time in New computer science. Throughout value among secondary students. middle schoolers specifically are of- hopes to communicate to students Hope-Solebury High School to his high school experience, he Central Bucks students first pur- ten unexposed to such deeply intel- through the book. his coursework and to running has challenged himself with sue NHD in middle school, but it lectual endeavors. In addition to engaging in teach- track, through which he has his coursework and explored is available to all secondary stu- This task is vital to the NHD mis- er-to-teacher collaboration, Johnson formed strong friendships and his passions for music as a dents. There is an NHD chapter in sion because their primary goal is to took a 12-part course to develop a helped build a tight-knit team. bassoonist and for theater as every state, and every year, there is promote authentic historical schol- firm understanding in how to nav- The runners have developed a leading member of the New a competition centralizing around a arship, Johnson said. igate the Library of Congress’ on- their own traditions, one of his Hope-Solebury School Dis- theme, which varies between years. “The project is about getting us to line interface. The course involved favorites being their journeys to trict’s theater troupe, Mask and Students compile a list of resources make primary sources more under- multi-media content including pic- various local landmarks, a tradi- Zany. and deliver their presentations in one standable, more approachable, and tures, dialogue, and collaboration.” of five formats: a research paper, a more meaningful, for students to in- “We’ve done a lot of scavenger ‘Graphic Design 2021’ highlights website, an exhibit, a documentary, corporate sources from the Library hunts of the Library of Congress,” or a performance. If a student or a of Congress into their research,” he Johnson said, “and we found some talents of Penn College seniors group of students do well at the said. really interesting nuggets that way.” school level, they can then advance And this book will not only help Now, Johnson and his writing The artistic talents of 21 graph- ception with graphic design fac- to the state, then regional, and so on. NHD competitors. Since it will de- team are not too far away from ic design seniors at Pennsylvania ulty members. Chris Johnson, a social studies scribe how to process the plethora of drafting their content he says. John- College of Technology, includ- The annual portfolio exhibi- teacher at CB East, was one of 15 information offered by the Library son began work on the program in ing Joey Morrin of Morrisville tion displays the best design, il- teachers recently selected to write a of Congress, any secondary student early February, so in just under three and Alexandria Wood of Easton, lustration and web design work book on helping students navigate searching for primary resources will months’ time, the group has made will be showcased in “Graphic of graphic design students in the vast number of primary sourc- find this to be a vital resource. terrific progress. Design 2021,” the annual student their final semester of study at es offered by the Library Congress. “Any student could use what “I’m a little surprised at how portfolio exhibition in The Gal- Penn College. The show gives The book will help students un- we’re doing in this book to become much my little group of four has lery at Penn College. students a chance to present derstand how to not only select a better historical scholars. I think any managed to accomplish,” said Running through May 7, the their work in marketing, brand- source, but how to effectively utilize teacher could use this book to help Johnson. exhibit can be viewed in person ing, advertising and design to its information in their presentation. their students become better histori- Johnson also describes how this at the gallery, which is open 2 industry professionals and the The 15 teachers are divided into cal scholars,” Johnson said. process has impacted his percep- to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tues- community. five groups, each responsible for Johnson is working closely with tion of his students’ ability to use days and Thursdays, and 10 Graphic Design 2021 will a certain component of the book. a group of two other teachers, and primary sources. a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays also be available in a virtu- Johnson’s group will help students their work is edited by a retired “I’ve been pushing students to and Fridays. al format after April 30 on the understand how to integrate primary educator. So far, they have “identi- look at sources that are out there The students will celebrate graphic design program’s web- sources available at the Library of fied what topic and media from the that they’ve never looked at be- their exhibition in a private re- site: pctgraphicdesign.com. Congress into their research papers. Library of Congress they want to fore,” Johnson said. look at” and Johnson in particular Additionally, Johnson said that will provide information on how to his newfound depth of knowledge assess newspaper articles. Another on primary sources has encouraged teacher will be doing the same for him to push students to develop pictures, and third will be looking at more concise and full historical ar- manuscripts. guments, whether they be for class In his portion of the book, he will or otherwise. His work has even delineate why a newspaper is con- impacted the community, as work- Let’s talk digital sidered a primary source and how to ing with other teachers all around utilize it in different ways. America to further a cause in the “Newspapers aren’t just new re- name of students is a truly gratify- ports,” Johnson said. “There’s other ing experience. • Targeted display ads stuff in there besides news reports “I feel like any of these chanc- that can be used.” es I get to work more with educa- • Going ‘native’ Johnson said that the lines be- tors across the country, is making tween primary and secondary sourc- me a better teacher and enlarging • Geo-fencing es are blurred, especially when con- the sphere in which I operate. We sidering a timeline of events. thrive in CB East off the advice we • Video “I think one thing I’ve learned give to one another, and I feel like from this process is not wheth- our circle has broadened through The Bucks County Herald er a source is primary, but when this endeavor,” Johnson said. offers advanced digital marketing solutions that make it easier to reach your intended audience.

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Gaudenzia launches new treatment model for stimulant use disorder With the help of a $10,000 plementing the model through “What’s great about the Ma- grant from Today Inc., the Bucks five separate, but clinically-in- trix Model is that there’s such County Drug & Alcohol Com- tegrated components: individual a large focus on preventative mission, Inc. has provided Bucks sessions, early recovery group work. The model will help us in- County treatment providers, in- skills, relapse prevention groups, tervene in the using process and cluding Gaudenzia Lower Bucks, family education groups, and give our clients the necessary with training in response to cur- social support groups. The com- relapse prevention skills to help rent drug trends. ponents are interwoven with spe- steer them away from the envi- A key treatment provider, cialized care to help those whose ronment whence they came and Gaudenzia Lower Bucks, based addictions are tied to traumatic close the door to substances per- in Bristol, officially launches a experiences avoid triggers. manently,” Harvey said. treatment model based on the Implementation of the Ma- The Bensalem Police Depart- Kathi Eichman was honored as a Health Care Hero by Lehigh Val- training which aims at stemming trix Model comes as use of psy- ment, which has partnered with ley Business. the surge in psycho-stimulant cho-stimulants are on the rise in Gaudenzia Lower Bucks to help drugs, such as methamphetamine Bucks County due to a variety steer local residents away from and cocaine, that are sweeping of factors, including COVID-19. the criminal justice system and New Vitae, Kathi Eichman through Bucks County and the People who use stimulants as into treatment, supports Gauden- Philadelphia region. their primary drug of choice ac- zia, Inc.’s implementation of the named Health Care Heroes The Matrix Model, devel- counted for nearly 20 percent of Matrix Model. Lehigh Valley Business has se- er New Vitae leaders to design and oped by Clare Matrix, a Cali- Gaudenzia Lower Bucks’ client “As we start to see an increase lected New Vitae Wellness and Re- implement their COVID-19 safety fornia-based treatment center, population as of the end of the in stimulant abuse across Bucks covery and Kathi Eichman, their vice protocols. is being adopted by Gaudenzia 2020 fiscal year. Sixty-six percent County, we can always rely on president of quality, safety and com- “We are honored to be recognized Lower Bucks to serve clients of the clients used opioids/opiates centers like Gaudenzia who un- pliance, as 2021 Health Care Heroes. among the Lehigh Valley Business in its residential programs with primarily, and 14.7 percent use derstand the need to bring more Lehigh Valley Business created Health Care Heroes,” said Judith stimulant use disorder. Feder- alcohol as their primary choice. treatment not only to other as- Health Care Heroes to recognize Yanacek, president and CEO of ally approved by organizations In Bucks County, fatal sub- pects of abuse, but also to this ev- individuals and organizations who New Vitae. “We are so thankful for such as the Substance Abuse and stance use overdoses were on the er-growing problem of stimulant have had a positive impact on the the amazing work of our staff, who Mental Health Services Admin- rise again in 2020 after trend- abuse,” said Fred Harran, director quality of health care in the Greater continue to offer the best in residen- istration (SAMHSA), the model ing downward during the previ- of the Bensalem Police Depart- Lehigh Valley area. tial and clinical care. Additionally, emphasizes cognitive-behavioral ous two years, according to the ment. Eichman supports New Vitae’s Kathi is incredibly deserving of this therapy and motivational thera- Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Harran added, “We’ve had a numerous locations through a lens recognition, and we are so happy to py, which have shown to be es- Commission, Inc. This can be great working relationship with of safety, quality and compliance. celebrate this wonderful accomplish- pecially effective for those with attributed to factors brought by Gaudenzia for the past five to six Most recently, she worked with oth- ment with her.” stimulant use disorder. The mod- COVID-19. years. Whenever an issue arises el has been used in the treatment Lea Harvey, program director in our community, Gaudenzia is of more than 6,000 cocaine and for Gaudenzia Lower Bucks, is one of the first to step up to assist. 2,500 methamphetamine users confident in the Matrix Model’s Law enforcement and treatment nationwide. ability to not only treat clients, working together is the norm, and Beginning this month, but also help them avoid sub- Gaudenzia can certainly serve as Gaudenzia Lower Bucks is im- stance use for the long term. the model for that relationship.” WE BUY Bucks County Strong 5K returns with virtual format ESTATE & HOUSE CONTENTS YMCA of Bucks County will cial assistance, homeless showers of the 2021 race. celebrate the Bucks 5K Series and and meals, and child care, and Race registration is now open 25-plus years in Bucks County in funded through the generosity of on the Bucks 5K Series website a fun, virtual format this year. donors. at ymcabucks.org/5k2021 and The official race day of Bucks Series sponsors including closes after May 9. 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Antiques michenerartmuseum.org. ver Lake Nature Center, offered at 7:30 Political and Pinback Button Show a.m. March through May. Meet outside with Golden Nugget Flea Market, start- Dance of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at the Wel- DanceWorks from Raritan Valley come Kiosk near the parking area. Free, ing at 6 a.m. on May 1. Free entry and Community College, 6 p.m. on April parking, dealer tables available. For de- email [email protected] or vis- 30 and 3 p.m. on May 1. Outdoor event it silverlakenaturecenter.org for details. tails, call Tony Lee at 609-310-0817 or includes student and faculty dances held visit gnflea.com. Family Nature Walk with the Nature on the basketball courts at the college’s Center at Washington Crossing State Arts Branchburg campus. Rain date is 3 p.m. Park in Titusville, NJ, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 Spring Arts and Crafts Show at Pra- on May 2. Event is free, for more info p.m. on May 2. All ages welcome, walk llsville Mills, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May call 848-391-5932. is informal and naturalist-guided. For 1 and 2. Original artwork, handcrafted more info, call the Nature Center at 609- Festivities 737-0609. items and unique gifts, live music oand Our Big Stories, a voulnteer apprecia- food outside. $5 donation for admission, Avian Gems of Jacobsburg with Ja- tion event from Big Brothers Big Sisters cobsburg Environmental Education visit prallsvillemills.org/events for de- of Bucks County, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on tails. Center, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 8. Two- May 20. Celebrate graduating matches hour search for spring migrants passing Hunterdon Watercolor Society 2021 and enjoy hors d’ouerves, cocktails and Art Show and Sale, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on through the area and returning summer awards ceremony. Tickets and more info breeding birds. Wear clothes suitable for weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on week- at bbbsbc.org. ends, May 1 through 9. Includes original hiking, bring binoculars, water, snacks, King Baby Grand Opening 11 a.m. and field guide. Registration required, artwork in watercolor, acrylic, oil, fine to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1. Guest ap- prints, notecards and bookmarks. Free participation limited to 15 individuals. pearance by designer Mitchell Binder Call 610-746-2801 for more info. and open to the public, visit prallsville- noon - 4 p.m. Open Bar. Giveaways for mills.org/events for more info. Geocache Washington Crossing State Spring Art Show the first 50 guests. RSVP – newhope@ Park, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 9. The Hunterdon Art Tour (THAT), a kingbaby.com self-guided tour on May 1 and 2 show- “Breaking of the Last Light” is by artist Al Lachman, who Geocaching uses GPS to locate hidden casing the studios and exhibition spaces items in the park – a scavenger hunt hosts his 2021 Spring Art Show through May 2, at Lachman Games with technology. Advance registration of more than 60 artists working in Hunt- Bingo with Tylersport Fire Co. every erdon County. Artists will be featured in Gallery, 44 Peddlers Village, Lahaska. For hours and infor- and payment required, limited number mation, contact 215-794-5500 or [email protected] Tuesday night, includes $1,000 jackpot. a special exhibition at the Hunterdon Art Doors open 4:30 p.m., dinner served at 5 of GPS devices available, call 609-737- Museum in Clinton. For details and a p.m., game begins at 6:30 p.m. Call 215- 0609 for more info. map, visit thehunterdonarttour.com. 257-5900 x171 for details. Envisioning a Just Future in Commu- “Gideon Mendel: Drowning World,” nity Forests: A TreeVitalize Partners a photographic exploration of the im- Conversation” with Laura Turner Igoe, ect” and “New Grit.” Visit philamuse- Lectures/Seminars Conference from PennState Extension, pact of flooding around the world, 5 p.m. on May 2. The chief curator of um.org for details. Music and Motion with Southampton 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 5 and 12 opens May 1 at the Academy of Natu- the Michener Art Museum takes view- Virtual beginning and intermediate Free Library, 10:30 a.m. May 3. Ages via Zoom. Conference will bring to- ral Sciences of Drexel University. Free ers back to the beginnings of the asso- drawing, classes from the Michener Art birth and up are invited to sing, dance gether partners working in community Academy Town Square with Mendel ciation’s art. Registration required by 4 Museum with instructor Jenn Hallgren, and move with Ms. Nancy, a profes- forests, panels will focus on agencies, via Zoom on May 6. For details visit p.m. on May 2, info at phillipsmill.org. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through May sional music teacher. Visit southamp- organizations and practitioners who are ansp.org. Philadelphia Museum of Art opens 13. Discover the essential techniques tonfreelibrary.org for details. creating solutions. For details visit ex- ArtTalk from Phillips’ Mill Commu- new galleries and public spaces on May you need to draw confidently. List of Genealogy workshop with Southamp- tension.psu.edu. nity Association presents “A Curator 7, including the completed “Core Proj- materials needed and details available at ton Free Library, 11 a.m. on May 5. Tomahawk throwing with the Nature Susan Koelble, a retired professional Center at Washington Crossing State genealogist, leads a workshop on gene- Park in Titusville, N.J. 1 p.m. to 3:30 alogical research and assists with your p.m. on May 15, adults only, advance research. Register via online calendar to registration required. Event is free, call receive the Zoom link at southampton- 609-737-0609 for details. freelibrary.org. Virtual evening book club with Outdoors Southampton Free library, 6:45 p.m. on Kite Day at Terhune Orchards, 10 May 11. This month’s selection is Once a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 1 and 2. Spring Upon a River by Diane Setterfield, reg- festival includes kite making and flying, ister via online calendar at southamp- music, food, wine tasting, and more. tonfreelibrary.org. Parking is free, admission to festival and farm area requires tickets. For more Movies information call 609-924-2310 or visit ACME Screening Room, virtual terhuneorchards.com. screenings. Weekly ACME Carpool Antique & Classic Car Cruise with the Cinema opens at 7:30 p.m. on May 8 Newtown Business Association. Parade with “Birdcage,” open Fridays and Sat- begins at 2 p.m. on June 20, rain date is urdays. Located behind the Spokeworks June 27, cars accepted in multiple cate- 204 N Union St. in Lambertville, tickets gories from pre-1959 to 1996. Interested online only. For details and tickets visit owners should register at newtownba. acmescreeningroom.org. org, limited to the first 100 registered ve- ACME Film Club, watch the film on hicles, deadline is June 11. Email ques- your schedule and join the Zoom meet- tions to [email protected]. ing for discussion. Visit acmescreening- Sandy Ridge Church yard sale, 9 a.m. room.org for details. to 1 p.m. on May 1, rain date is May 8. Bake sale, household items, plants, jew- elry and more. 47 Sandy Ridge Road, Museums Stockton NJ. Eastern State Penitentiary Histor- hosted by is open for tours Wednesday Help cleanup Sellersville, ic Site Sellersville Borough. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 8, meet in the American Legion Night tours also available Thursday, Fri- parking lot at 75 North Main St., equip- day and Saturday evenings starting May ment will be distributed upon arrival and 7. Tours include new offerings like the refreshments will be provided by the Fair Chance Beer Garden. Timed tickets American Legion. Email sellersville@ must be purchased online in advance at sellersvilleboro.org or call 215-257- easternstate.org. 5075 for details. Springfield Township Historical Soci- ety Open House from 9:30 a.m. to noon Pets on May 1. The one-room schoolhouse is Puppies and Pints, a pet food drive located at 2165 Route 212 in Coopers- hosted by Family Service Association burg, PA. See the Church School, do of Bucks County and Neshaminy Creek research and view historical documents Brewing Company, noon to 5 p.m. on and photos. For details call Tom Cline at May 8. Receive a $3 pint of warehouse 484-308-1510. lager with donation of wet or dry dog Springfield genealogy program with food, cat food or treats. Brewery is lo- Springfield Township Historical Soci- cated at 909 Ray Ave in Croydon, Pa., ety, 2 p.m. on May 16 at Trinity Evan- dogs are welcome. gelical Lutheran Church on Route 212 in Pleasant Valley. Scott Strock will Schools present session two of his project on the The Bucks County Parent’s Guide ancestral origins and attributes of local to Schools Open House Calendar is German culture. For details call Tom accepting submissions from advertis- Cline at 484-308-1510. ers. Advertisers in the Bucks County Parent’s Guide to Schools receive a free Music and More listing in the calendar. Forms must be Sourland Mountain Happy Hours, submitted to a Herald advertising repre- hosted by the Sourland Conservancy, sentative by Aug. 6. held via Zoom from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month through Support Groups June 3. Local artist performances, be- Virtual Parent & Caregiver Support spoke cocktail and other happy hour Groups, offered weekly in English and deals. Ticket holders will receive a link Spanish by The Family Support Orga- via email, proceeds benefit the musi- nization of Hunterdon, Somerset and cians and the conservancy. Information Warren counties. Information and Zoom and tickets: sourland.org. link at 908-223-1191 or FSO-HSW.org. Weekend Winery Music Series with Virtual Memory Care Support Group Terhune Orchards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ev- for caregivers and families of those with ery Saturday and Sunday. Music from dementia and Alzheimer’s, noon to 1 local musicians, light fare available, no p.m., first Thursday of each month via admission fee, group maximum of six. Zoom. Facilitated by Brianne Gerhard, For more info and musician schedule, provided by Artis Senior Living of Yard- visit terhuneorchards.com. ley. Contact [email protected] or 267-392-5945 for the Zoom invite. At- Nature tendees are welcome to eat lunch during Saturday morning bird walks at Sil- the meeting. April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page B7 (17)

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Page, ty Prison in lieu of $150,000 Council President David Bria an- with one count each of felony (10%) bail. nounced the award from the Federal firearms violation - discharge of Emergency Management Agency at firearm into an occupied struc- Richland the April 20 virtual meeting, saying ture, terroristic threats, simple the money will be used to elevate assault, disorderly conduct and of a pair of Oakley about eight homes near the Delaware Theft: harassment following his arrest sunglasses and $40 cash from River, a move that will keep living INING N Dat 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April an unlockedI vehicle on School spaces out of harm’s way when the 27, in connection with an April river overflows its banks and causes House Lane, was reported 22 incident. April 5. flooding in the borough. On April 22, police respond- Also at the meeting, Bria an- The Delaware River at Yardley. Charged: Andrew Mark Ri- ed to reports of a neighbor firing beiro 33, of Newtown Square, nounced a $312,147 grant from Penn- point, decide to sell.” ings when everyone who wants the a weapon at a residence. Page DOT that will be used to install anoth- with criminal trespass, ha- He said the PennDOT grant will COVID-19 vaccine has gotten it. was seen pulling up in front of rassment and retail theft, after er 1,200 feet of sidewalk on the East allow the borough to complete the “One of the concerns is that our the residence, pointing some- side of North Main Street. Council consuming food and beverage second phase of its planned sidewalk meeting room is so physically small,” thing at the home and shoot- without paying at Wawa, 600 members also held a brief discussion construction on North Main Street. Bria said. “We’re not like some other on when in-person meetings might ing at the kitchen window then N. West End Blvd, April 10, The walk is being installed on the east towns who have been able to resume leaving the area, police said. police said. resume. side of the road. live meetings, at least on a limited ba- Bria said the borough will act as Metal BB’s were found on the Charged: Kim Griesemer The third and final phase will even- sis, by spreading out.” ground under the shattered win- 53, of Stonegate Road, with re- kind of a go-between on the FEMA tually extend the sidewalk another Other council members most- INING UT dow. An arrest warrant was is- tail theft April 12, after police grant, helping to faciitate details of several hundred feet up to the bor- ly agreed with Bria’s assessment,D O sued for Page and he was taken responded to Walmart, 195 the elevations while working with ough’s border with Lower Makefield, though John McCann suggested the residents and the federal agency. He into custody on April 24. Page N. West End Blvd. for a retail Bria added. borough could possibly hold some was arraigned, bail was set at roughly estimated all the elevations “It’s been the years-long plan in in-person meetings outdoors as the theft with a woman detained. wouldn’t be completed for two or $300,000 and he was remanded Yardley that residents will be able weather warms up to Bucks County Prison. three years. to safely walk from any point in the Council member Uri Feiner said Several home and business owners The location of the residence Springfield borough to any other point,” he said. borough officials should look into was not provided by police. in Yardley have jacked up their struc- “This grant will help us further that whether the meeting room and other tures in recent years to protect against goal.” parts of borough hall need ventila- Charged: Lorianna M. Co- flooding,using either their own funds, Like with many other municipali- tion work to better protect against Perkasie lon, 20, of Allentown, for driv- FEMA grants or a combination of ties across the state, Yardley’s coun- the coronavirus and other germs and ing under the influence of a both. cil and other governmental bodies viruses. Charged: Damian L. controlled substance, driving “We tried for this grant twice be- have been holding only virtual meet- Mayor Chris Harding compliment- Geissler, with criminal trespass, a vehicle at an unsafe speed, fore in recent years but I guess the ings since the coronavirus pandemic ed Bria on the way has organized and defiant trespass, simple assault and careless driving, after an third time is a charm,” Bria said. struck more than a year ago. Bria said held the virtual meetings. and harassment, following the incident investigation in the “This is great news. It will not only that will mostly likely continue for at “You’re killing it with these Zoom investigation of an assault that area of routes 212 and 412, at allow the homeowners to live in their least the next few months. meetings,” Harding said. occurred on April 18. A warrant 9:30 a.m. April 25. Colon will homes safely without worrying so He said his personal opinion is “Thank you, but I’m looking for- was issued by District Judge be scheduled to appear in front much, but will also bring back the that borough officials more seriously ward to getting back,” Bria respond- Regina Armitage and Geissler of District Judge Gary Gambar- value of their homes if they, at some consider resuming in-person meet- ed. was taken into police custody della.

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C1 April 29, 2021 R&R for veterans Rest and resources in a Bucks County field

The Bensalem Township municipal grounds and amphitheater were the scene of the Day of Relief and Resources, an event for the ben- efit of veterans and their families. It was a cold and windy April 17 that drew hun- dreds to the site, which held booths for 25 re- source providers of services to veterans. Many items were offered free to veterans. Tyn- dale USA donated clothing, veterans donated house- hold goods and other groups donated food. “This outreach touched many lives and made a difference,” said Tom Steel, vice president and vet- erans chair of the Bucks County Housing Group, a coordinator of the event with Jessica Finnell, a Cen- tury 21 Realtor, affiliated with Homes for Heroes. Highlights of the day were an address by David A. Christian, the highly decorated Vietnam War veteran, and the Guardians of the National Cemetery Honor Guard. The event was not limited to veterans – the entire Lower Bucks community was welcome to attend. “Our many outstanding volunteers braved the ele- ments to make the event a great success,” Steel said. Guest speaker Capt. David A Christian with Diane Reitz of V6 Veterans Health and Fitness and Tom Steel, board Photographs by BuxMont AmVets. member and veterans chair with Bucks County Housing Berridge Photography LLC Group.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A table dedicated to the “Missing Man.” A motorcycle ministry.

CareerLink, a job finding organization. The Legal Aid Society and the Veterans Multiservice Bucks County Veterans Center. Center.

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Food donations from Caring for Friends. K9 Demonstration by Bristol Township Police Officer Keith Bertram, K9 Drago and Bucks County Ranger Steve Sanocki. Page C2 (22) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021 Dining Susan S. Yeske: Recipe of the Week — Fresh from the fields at local farmers markets With spring’s warm weather comes 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar the return of our favorite weekly out- 2 teaspoons sugar door markets, including the popular ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Wrightstown Farmers Market, which 1 dash salt resumes Saturday, May 1. 8 ounces spinach, cut, washed, The winter markets with their short- dried and stems removed ened hours help to tide us over, but the warm-weather markets mark the return Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover of fresh-from-the-fields produce plus with water and bring to a boil. Then a variety of vendors offering prepared turn off the heat and allow to sit in the foods and other homemade treats. water for 20 minutes. Drain off the wa- “We are so excited for the start of the ter and set ice on top of the eggs. 2021 season and the return to the Mid- Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy/ dletown Grange Fairgrounds,” says chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Cheryl Gilmore, Wrightstown market Drain the fat into a bowl and reserve. manager. Give the skillet a wipe with kitchen The market will welcome back paper. its familiar vendors including Bon- Flowers, herbs, radishes and Slice the red onion very thinly, and jour Creperie food truck, Bowlface, spinach are all in season now at then add to the skillet. Cook slowly un- Blooming Glen Farm, Solebury Or- local farmers markets. til the onions are caramelized and re- chards, Burek by Zeni, Bucks County duced. Remove to a plate and set aside. Cookie Company and Purely Farm. It The Wrightstown Farmers Market is held at the Middletown Grange Fair- Chop the bacon. Peel and slice the also will add a few new ones: Local grounds, where vendors can spread out with room for social distancing. Wrightstown Farmers Market eggs. 130 Seafood, Owowcow Creamery, Photographs Make the hot bacon dressing: Add Poppa’s Custard, Queen Mab’s Herbs, 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon The Bubbly Goat and Roots to River Doylestown. Grange in Plumsteadville and contin- Princeton, N.J., which is open year fat (or you can use 3 tablespoons olive Farm. Now in its 46th year, the Doylestown ues through Oct. 31. Hours are 9 a.m.- round. oil), vinegar, sugar, Dijon and salt to a The market is held from 9 a.m. to market also has a long list of vendors 12:30 p.m. small saucepan or skillet over medi- noon, rain or shine, every Saturday including Bedminster Orchard, GI All markets require face masks to be Spinach Salad um-low heat. Whisk together and heat through Thanksgiving. Juice, Hershberger Heritage Farm, worn and ask shoppers to follow state with Bacon and Eggs thoroughly until bubbly. Add the spin- Meanwhile, the also popular Trauger’s Farm, the Dog Bone Guy, protocols for social distancing when 3 whole eggs ach to a large bowl. Doylestown Farmers Market resumed Jersey Pickles and Tinicum Farm Col- shopping. ice Arrange the onions, mushrooms and this month, and will be held Satur- lective and Bakehouse. This seasonal spinach salad recipe 7 slices thick-cut peppered bacon bacon on top. Pour the hot dressing days through from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Plumsteadville Grange Farm- comes from terhuneorchards.com, the (reserve fat) over the top; toss to combine. Arrange Nov. 20 on South Hamilton Street in ers Market will resume May 30 at the website for Terhune Orchards outside 1 small whole red onion the eggs over the top and serve. Easton Farmers Market opens for 269th season The debut of the Easton Farmers’ spacious, outdoor area, with free proved its vital role in supplying farmersmarket.com/newsletter. Market (EFM), a program of the parking available in the two lots ad- fresh food to the community in a “Our hope is that the EFM Mar- nonprofit Greater Easton Develop- jacent to Scott Park. direct distribution channel from ket Rewards connects our riverfront ment Partnership, is only a few days Opening day for the 269th season grower to customer. Our farmers to the more than 40 storefronts in away. will be May 1, and the market will met the challenges of 2020, and Downtown Easton and encourages As in 2020, EFM, presented by continue 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays we’re proud to support them,” said our customers to make Saturday Capital Blue, will be located at from May to December in that loca- Megan McBride, director-Easton their shopping day,” McBride said. Scott Park, along Larry Holmes tion. Opening day ceremonies will Market District. “We also want to Live music, a dining area and Drive. Moving from its Centre begin at 9:30 a.m. thank our shoppers, both loyal and special events will return for the Square home allows for a more “During this last year our market new...” 2021 market season. Vendors ac- Masks will be required and social cept cash, credit, Venmo, PayPal, distancing will be encouraged in the checks and EBT. Visit easton- shopping area. Hand sanitizer will farmersmarket.com for online or- be available at all vendor locations. New merchandise will be coming dering information for participat- Well-behaved dogs will be wel- to the Easton Farmers’ Market ing vendors. come. Reusable shopping bags are this season, including; reusable The market is also promoting encouraged. market bags, and new designs “pedal power” and encouraging The market will introduce a new in infant, toddler, youth and kids customers to bike ride to the mar- Market Rewards system where tees. Doggie tees will also be fea- ket. customers can get a coupon for an tured later this season. “Since we are literally located exclusive discount or freebie that’s along the D&L Trail, we want good that day at a participating to better accommodate cyclists Downtown Easton business. Sup- Info and Welcome tents. The select so we’re now offering a bike va- plies will be limited, with only 100 business will be announced in the let and a supervised bike corral,” coupons available at the market’s weekly e-update. Sign up at: easton- McBride said.

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C3 April 29, 2021 Encore Rides sponsors dental clinic services On April 8, local guided bike tour A $500 financial donation could HealthLink encourages other business Encore Rides adopted a day assist HealthLink in providing: a local local businesses, service and net- of service at HealthLink Dental Clinic low-wage earner with their first ever working organizations, and even – and not for the first time. visit with a dentist, a military veteran individuals to participate in its Repeating its charitable giving con- with a root canal for a tooth that may Adopt a Day fundraising program. tribution from 2019, Encore Rides have otherwise just been extracted, or To learn more about the charity’s took part in the free dental clinic’s a filling for a single mother who has program, visit healthlinkdental.org/ Adopt A Day program whereby a lo- been in pain for months. adoptaday. cal business, organization, or individ- Encore Rides, owned by Rick To learn more about HealthLink ual “sponsors” a day of the services James of Doylestown, adopted a Dental Clinic, who is eligible to be- provided to low-income workers and Thursday in April to correspond come a patient, and the free dental military veterans at the charity located with the beginning of the bike tour services available, visit healthlink- on Street Road in Southampton. season. dental.org or call 215-364-4247. Jeffrey Vitt: Financial Journeys Retail is reimagined with circular design, green packaging Sustainability is catching on, from that carbon footprint is Circular ID, to reducing their carbon footprint, small startups making green jeans to an RFID tracking system designed to however. Both major retailers have A grateful HealthLink patient holds up a sign for Encore Rides, the spon- giant retailers making bold moves. make it easier for brands to recycle, been increasing hourly wages and sor of the day’s no-cost dental services. “Every time you spend money, repair and resell fashion products. A adding benefits in a bid to retain qual- you’re casting a vote for the kind chip in each garment would allow ity workers. While Target has long of world you want.” These words, us to toss our old shirts and shoes prized social responsibility – it hasn’t Noteworthy from Small Planet Institute founder into the recycling bin – scan the chip, sold tobacco products in decades, and Anna Lappé, encapsulate the modern and the materials can be identified. doesn’t sell guns – Walmart’s sus- n challenge before the retail industry – Depending on the item’s condition, tainability focus has been in line with Wellsboro-based Citizens & Northern Corpora- how to source, manufacture, package it could be pulped and made into cutting costs, such as boosting energy tion’s board of directors announced changes to its and sell products that line up with cleaning cloths or auto insulation, or efficiency and reducing packaging. board after the most recent monthly Board meeting. what consumers increasingly value: resold at thrift shops or increasingly That focus may be broadening, Effective May 1, the board has appointed Terry L. durable and eco-friendly goods, popular resale sites. H&M Group, however. After deadly shootings at Lehman, CPA chairman, succeeding Leo F. Lambert produced and brought to market Target and Microsoft have so far two of its stores in 2019, it announced who has served in that role since being appointed as by people paid a livable wage. signed on for the project, headed by it would stop selling handgun the corporation’s first outside chair in 2014. Lambert, More than 93% of consumers fashion technology company EON. and short-barrel rifle ammunition who has been a board member since 2001, will con- around the globe expect brands to Other companies, such as Nike and nationwide. That same year, the tinue to serve as a director. support social and environmental Ikea, have developed circular design world’s largest brick-and-mor- Lehman has served as direc- TERRY L. issues, according to a Retail In- guides and processes to reduce waste. tar retailer released its first ESG tor since 2016 and is a retired LEHMAN dustry Leaders Association report. Fashion manufacturing could also report, and joined the Renewable certified public accountant with And they’re willing to pay a pre- use a green makeover. A single pair Energy Buyers Alliance to push over 35 years of experience in public accounting and mium for brands that align with of blue jeans, for example, takes utilities to offer more green options. private industry. Lehman was also a board member their values – up to 20% more, nearly 2,000 gallons of water to pro- With hefty influence, each step for both MidCoast Community Bancorp, Inc. and according to the same report. duce, equal to the amount the average these titans take reverberates. MidCoast Community Bank from October 2015 un- “Companies are realizing they need person drinks over a seven-year “When Walmart pushes, it til 2020. to improve their ESG (Environmen- period. What’s more is that the indigo changes the whole industry because Effective April 22, the board appointed Helen S. tal, Social and Governance)scores, dyeing process creates a significant if the suppliers are going to cut Santiago as a Class II Director, filling the vacancy and it’s because they’re finding it amount of wastewater, with pol- waste for Walmart, then they want HELEN S. SANTIAGO created by the retirement of Director Leonard Simp- provides a meaningful return,” says luting substances like cyanide. to do it for everybody – that’s a son. Santiago will join the Bank’s Audit Committee Matt McClintock, a senior consumer Spanish denim mill Tejidos good thing,” McClintock says. and the Trust Committee and fill the unexpired term of Simpson until the research analyst for Raymond James. Royo aims to change all of that Increasingly trans- 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders when she is expected to stand for The benefits include saving money with its waterless foam-dyeing parent shelves election. through reduced packaging waste process, Dry Indigo. In develop- As a society, everything we eat, or energy use; enhancing the firm’s ment for nearly a decade, the Dry wear and buy comes with an invisi- brand by treating workers, customers Indigo method is now being used ble cost in the form of environmen- n and suppliers well; and positioning by brands including Banana Re- tal and social impact. Because these Georganne Ford, leadership and business develop- the company for the future through public and Wrangler to save water issues are global in scope, it takes ment coach, has been accepted into Forbes Coaches investments in alternative energy. and energy and reduce pollution. collective action to make a dent, Council, an invitation-only community of leading Retail sustainability programs The big-box revolution but the individual has a role to play. business and career coaches. have also been a rich source of When it comes to ESG, “every- “In many ways, the buck stops with With over 25 years of sales and business experi- innovation in recent years. 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n Attorneys and staff from Eastburn and Gray observed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday SCORE Bucks County will offer three free webinars in May. by volunteering their time to assemble 100 personal care kits for the food pantry at the Family The first, “Consider the Positives and Negatives in Buying a Business Service Association of Bucks County (FSA). From left are Linda Stewart, Brenda Everitt, Mark with Legal Help,” will be held on May 4. Cappuccio, a member of the Board of Governors of FSA; Grace Deon, and JoAnn Zee. Marshal H. Davis, CEO of Davis Law, will lead the webinar, along with SCORE Bucks County certified mentor Steve Wolfson. The webinar will highlight: how to review the seller’s financials with the help of an accountant; investigating positive and negative trends; and how to be prepared financially to handle the selling price. Comcast rise accepting applications On May 11, Leslie Chambers from the Internal Revenue Service will present, “IRS: What You Need to Know as a Small Business.” from BIPOC-owned small businesses On May 18, Davis and Wolfson will offer, “Maximize Your Profit When Selling a Business with Legal Help.” Comcast announced Tuesday ship and resources. 25 years, and we were still us- For information or to register, visit buckscounty.score.org/. All webinars that since November, it has se- More than 300 small business ing the same equipment we had will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. lected 2,500 BIPOC-owned small across Greater Philadelphia and since we started. The tech make- businesses as RISE recipients, and New Jersey have been selected over will revolutionize our busi- n has committed to awarding 13,000 to date: This includes more than ness and bring us into the 21st Michael Piperno, former president of the nonprofit New Jersey Com- total BIPOC small businesses with 30 small business from the Phil- century. It is beautiful when munications, Advertising and Marketing Association (NJCAMA), will grants, technology makeovers and adelphia suburbs that have been a large company like Comcast present on effective listening tactics when the group hosts a free program marketing services by 2022. awarded technology and mar- cares for small businesses. Thank on strengthening nonverbal communication skills from noon to 1 p.m. Comcast RISE is a multi-year keting resources from Comcast you so much!” Wednesday, May 12. commitment to provide market- RISE – three of which are from Comcast RISE, which stands The workshop will explore tips and strategies for improving listening ing, creative, media and tech- Bucks County. Businesses in- for “Representation, Investment, skills. Piperno will cover barriers to effective listening, methods for using nology services to Black, In- clude Café Con Leche, Metro Strength and Empowerment,” is nonverbal cues and context clues to fill gaps, as well as retention strategies digenous and People of Color Esports and USA Pharma Prod- accepting applications through that will help attendees improve their business relationships. (BIPOC)-owned small businesses ucts. May 7. Businesses can visit com- Piperno, is a communications professional with 26 years of experience – many of which were hit hardest Silvia Lucci of Café Con castrise.com/apply/ to review the in coaching and developing talent. The event will include time for virtual by the pandemic. Leche in Newtown said, “It felt selection criteria and apply for networking. Comcast RISE also announced exhilarating when I received the marketing consultations, media To register, visit njcama.org/events a partnership with Ureeka, an on- call that I had won the Comcast placements, commercial creative line platform for entrepreneurs, to RISE tech makeover. We have production services, or technol- provide recipients with mentor- owned our business for almost ogy services. Page C4 (24) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021

Eleanor Breslin makes Stephen Corr has bipartisan support for judgeship three promises to Tinicum Stephen Corr has announced his candidacy for ed Corr’s candidacy Highly Recommended and I, Eleanor Breslin, am the Democratic nia. What happens up-stream impacts life judge of the Bucks County Court of Common Recommended. candidate for Tinicum Township super- in Tinicum, and what we do impacts our Pleas. He has received bipartisan support for his “The members of the Bar Association work visor. I care about the environment, the neighbors downstream. candidacy. with the candidates daily and see, first-hand, well-being of my neighbors, and having a Most of us believe climate change is On April 14, the Bucks County Fraternal Or- each candidate’s legal skills inside and outside transparent, collaborative and responsive real. Municipal governments play a role der of Police Lodge 53 voted to support Corr’s the courtroom, demeanor with colleagues and local government. in taking climate action through mitiga- candidacy. The Bucks County FOP provides clients, and overall work ethic. I am humbled to It was recently suggested that the in- tion and adaptation strategies, and every many services to its members and is highly re- have such overwhelming support from attorneys cumbent’s record is not well-known in part local priority and decision intersects with spected as a leader in labor related issues for law of both political parties who know the candidates because the COVID-19 pandemic discour- environmental issues. In the five-coun- enforcement throughout the Commonwealth the best.” aged some Tinicum Township residents ty region of Southeast of Pennsylvania, of Pennsylvania. “The men and women of the Corr will appear on both the Republican and from attending the board of supervisors 35 municipalities have Climate Action Bucks County Police departments risk their Democratic primary ballots on May 18. He is meetings. It did not have to be this way. Plans. In 2020, 30 more municipalities lives every day to keep our communities safe the recommended candidate of the Bucks County Bucks County is home to 54 municipal- across our commonwealth took steps to from harm, and I am grateful to have their sup- Republican Committee, and has earned signifi- ities; 30 of them make it possible for the write their own CAP. Tinicum must join port in this election,” Corr said. cant support from Democratic voters across the public to attend board meetings remotely. this forward-looking network of munic- On April 20, the Bucks County Bar Associa- county. Our current board should do the same. ipalities, and be ready to access federal tion, an organization comprised of more than 700 Corr and his wife, Lisa, live in Warrington Instead, it has put Tinicum residents in a and state funding sources to help ensure area attorneys released the results of its judicial Township, where they raised their three position where they must choose between Tinicum’s children have a healthy cli- plebiscite. More than 75% of the respondents rat- daughters. risking their health and having their voices mate in their future. heard by elected local government – which Third, our township parks must be brings me to the three promises I am mak- improved and maintained to be invit- Newtown supervisor is running for another term ing to the residents of Tinicum Township. ing places to gather. While public parks David Oxley announced his campaign for New- in Newtown Township history. First, if I am elected, you will be able to may not be a priority of the current town Township Board of Supervisors, seeking a Oxley moved to Newtown in 2013 with his attend board meetings remotely even af- board, it is not acceptable to simply ne- six-year term. The supervisors selected Oxley to wife, Danielle, who grew up in Bucks County ter the COVID-19 crisis is over. Broader glect them. Particularly for residents in fill a vacancy in 2020. and graduated from Council Rock High School access will enable more residents to par- the southern tip of the township, this is Oxley, a member of the finance committee, in 2003. They have four children ranging in age ticipate which will increase transparency, a basic quality of life issue that must be spearheaded the effort to develop long-term fi- from 3 to 15. The family are active members of the engagement and community-wide collab- addressed. nancial goals for Newtown. His vision for New- Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church outside oration. In turn, the board will be more True leadership requires deep under- town includes promoting fiscal responsibility and New Hope. responsive. It’s an easy, long-overdue fix. standing of issues that matter, widening long-term planning for responsible growth in the Oxley is a financial planner for Fulton Financial Second, I will align the board’s priorities the lens to see all that is possible, and pos- township. With his strong financial background Advisors a subsidiary of Fulton Bank in Yardley. with the township’s conservation values sessing an authentic interest in serving all and network of relationships, he believes he is Oxley was encouraged to participate in service by (a) reactivating Tinicum’s all-volunteer of Tinicum. This is what I will deliver. On uniquely qualified to attract new businesses that projects by his parents, who emigrated from Bar- Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), May 5 I’ll add a Q&A page onbreslinfor- can provide jobs, tax revenue and invigoration of bados. He and his brother founded Caribbean Ad- (b) updating the 10-year comprehensive tinicum.com. the township. He is also committed to introducing vanced Recycling Inc. to promote green initiatives plan, and (c) creating a Tinicum Climate Email my campaign with questions or if programs to promote family activities and commu- in Barbados and the West Indies. Action Plan (CAP). Tinicum should join you want a yard sign (they’re 98% recy- nity involvement. Oxley graduated from University of Hartford in the network of 140 EACs in Pennsylva- clable!). Oxley is the first African-American supervisor 2006 with a B.A. in politics and government.

Joan Elizabeth Stanton Fitting be closer to Joan’s daughter, Karen. Joan she joined the board of the Solebury animal shelters. She gave many pets a County SPCA, 1665 Street Road, New was previously married to James L. Har- Township Historical Society and be- wonderful home full of love and good Hope, PA 18938. Joan Elizabeth Stanton Fitting, born ris, with whom she had three children: came their archivist, organizing and sort- company. Joan and Don’s dog Monty Guy, Karen and Ellen. ing through the historical documents and was right next to her the day before her April 18, 1926 in New York City, passed Kathleen T. Flood away peacefully on April 21, 2021 just Joan had many dear friends whom artifacts of the town of Solebury. Joan death. days after celebrating her 95th birthday. she had met through the years through loved going to garage sales and was a On her 95th birthday, Joan’s entire Her husband of 47 years and the love her involvement in The League of Wom- bridge addict, and both she and Donald family – three children, nine grandchil- of her life, Donald Fitting, was right by en’s Voters, her years selling real estate were devoted longstanding members of dren and nine great-grandchildren – her side. Joan and Don had lived in in Bucks County, and her work at the lo- the Solebury Farmers Club. Joan deeply joined in a Zoom call to wish her a happy Solebury, Pa., for their entire married life cal newspaper, The Daily Intelligencer. valued her friends, and she continued to birthday. With her devoted husband by until moving to Maine two years ago to When she retired from the newspaper, correspond with as many as she could her side, she spent the day surrounded by even late in life. Of course, her very best family, love and song. friend was her husband, Don. Joan is predeceased by her first hus- Joan’s love of animals was tremen- band, James L. Harris, and her beloved dous and all-encompassing: she adored grandson, Nathan Harris. She is sur- dogs, cats, goats, sheep, ducks, bunnies vived by her husband, Donald Fitting and horses. Oftentimes, she would wake of Solebury, Pa.; her son, Guy Harris of the whole family up for the birth of a Mountain View, Ark., and his children litter of kittens or puppies, and she once Lauren Stuart (husband Mike Stuart and threw a birthday party for her goat “Jen- children Dylan and Madeline) and Alisa nifer,” inviting all of the neighborhood Anderson (husband Geoff Anderson and animals and dressing them in birthday son Judah); her daughter Karen Harris hats! Joan could never be without a dog (husband Rob Gips) of Portland, Maine, by her side and was a supporter of local and their children Sara Gips Goodall Kathleen T. Flood of Bridgewater, (husband Gavin Goodall and children N.J., formerly of New Hope, passed David and Sage), Allie Gips, and Ra- away at her home surrounded by her chel Gips; and her daughter Ellen Harris loved ones on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (husband Ray McNulty) of Brewster, She was 94. Mass., and her children Katherine Bode Born and raised in Somerville, N.J., (husband Eric Bode and sons Bec and Kathleen graduated from Somerville Rhett), Patrick Gannon, Evan Gannon High School. She had a great interest in (wife Emily Gannon and children Carter fashion and studied design after gradu- and Kylie), and Casey Gannon. ation. Kathleen came to the New Hope Arrangements have been entrusted area when her father, Percy Towle, pur- to Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage chased what became the Towle Lace Road, South Portland, ME 04106. A fu- Works in Lambertville. Kathleen and her neral service will be held via Zoom in the entire family joined together towards the future. If you wish to attend, please visit lace works’ success. A great organizer www.hobbsfuneralhome.com for infor- and talented chef Kathleen launched a mation and to leave online condolences. second career when she joined the staff In lieu of flowers, donations can be at St. Michael’s Church in Trenton where made in Joan’s name to The Bucks she managed the rectory. Her skills and JOAN STANTON FITTING dedication so impressed the pastor, Rev. William Capik, that Kathleen continued to work with him at later assignments at St. Peter’s in New Brunswick and St. James in Basking Ridge. Kathleen had many interests. She was an avid tennis player, an animal lover and an antiques collector. She loved the Jersey shore and Long Beach Island was a favorite destination. She followed the latest in fashion but Jacqueline Kennedy was always her favorite style setter. Widowed as a young wife and moth- er, she was dedicated to her son, Michael “Micky” and cherished her entire family. Kathleen was the wife of the late Fred- erick Flood, the daughter of the late Per- cy and Annie Haywood Towle and the sister of the late Harold Towle, Horace Towle, Maude Olsen, Dorothy Lang, Helen Staats and Annie Whiteman. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Eileen Di- Crescenzo Flood of Lahaska; her grand- son and his wife Chad and Carrie Flood of Chalfont; her friend and colleague Monsignor William Capik of Bridge- water and her many nieces and nephews and their families. The funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at St. Mar- paid obituaries tin of Tours Church, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, PA 18938. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. death notices Visitation will take place at the church on Thursday morning from 10 am until the start of Mass. in-memoriams Masks must be worn and social dis- tancing maintained during services. Please Call 215.794.1097 In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Flood’s memory may be made to the or email: [email protected] Bucks County SPCA, Box 277, Lahas- Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm ka, PA 18931. Arrangements are under the direction of the Van Horn-McDonough Funer- al Home, 21 York St., Lambertville NJ 08530. Messages of condolence can be placed at the funeral home website (vhmfh.com). April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page C5 (25)

St. Philip’s New Hope celebrates 100th anniversary Andrea Strout

Its size sometimes makes peo- ple ask, “Is St. Philip’s a real church?” Oh, yes. Dubbed “the little church that could” by some of its parishioners, St. Philip’s not only could and would, but has been and intends to keep on serving Bucks Countians for generations. Small is a big part of the church’s gestalt. There is an in- timacy to worship at St. Philip’s that is evident the moment you step through the door. The interior of this Episcopal church is Quaker-like in its sim- plicity, and it looks like the one- room schoolhouse it once was, from 1810, when the building was erected, until the Phillips Heads are bowed in prayer outside St. Philip’s Church. School closed in 1919 due to fall- ing enrollment. The building was acquired by the Episcopal Dio- cese of Pennsylvania in 1921. As its location on Chapel Road in Solebury Township suggests, St. Philip’s began life as a chap- el – officially a “mission” – be- coming a fully-fledged church Spring is in bloom outside St. Philip’s in New Hope. in 1958. By long tradition, all pledging members are part of the rain to avoid turning anyone many people still suffered sequel- a nonprofit corporation called away. ae and mourned loved ones). The The Friends of St. Philip’s and Since the start of the pandem- stock market was headed for gid- pay dues of $1 a year, typically ic, St. Philip’s has held most of dy heights; many ordinary people collected at the church’s annual its regular services, and not a few struggled. And the Tulsa Race meeting. of its special ones, outside on its Massacre, which left as many as In 2013, The Friends of St. seven-circuit labyrinth, designed 300 Black Tulsans dead, made Philip’s oversaw the erection of and installed by late longtime a mockery of the guarantee of a separate parish house a quarter parishioner Elizabeth Bowman. equal protection under the law. of a mile up Chapel Road, where The Phillips School was a one-room schoolhouse in what is now St. Many people come to sit quietly A lot has changed since then, the current rector, the Very Rev. Philip’s Church. in St. Philip’s meditation garden too, much of it for the better. The Michael Ruk, lives. (By some- or walk its labyrinth, especially Episcopal Church – and St. Phil- what shorter tradition, the rectors a no-brainer. has mostly served it well, as many A small icon in the back of the mainline churches have sagged on World Labyrinth Day. ip’s with it – has leaned into the of St. Philip’s are generally called In addition to its in-person ser- struggles of the poor and scorned, by their first names: Kyle, Peter, church depicts St. Philip holding under the weight of large and ag- the two barley loaves from the ing structures. With the arrival of vices, St. Philip’s live-streams the marginalized and “othered.” Michael…) its 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. services Inevitably, this work-in-progress The church’s name has histor- feeding of the 5,000 as told in COVID-19, however, St. Philip’s John 6:7. A fitting patron for a modest square footage became on Facebook – a practice it will has been imperfect, uncomfort- ical as well as ecclesiastical sig- continue post-COVID to ensure able for some. nificance. St. Philip’s is a stone’s church that has a mini food pan- a challenge when the number of try in its parking lot, open to all worshipers was capped in the low it serves as many people as pos- On this late April day, however, throw from the Inn at Phillips’ sible. the church is focused on upcom- Mill and sits on land the Phillips 24/7. double-digits to keep people six Except for the addition of a pa- feet apart. At one of St. Philip’s The church takes its motto seri- ing plans to celebrate its 100th family donated to the school. The ously: “All are welcome. And we birthday. In the coming weeks decision to name the church after tio, the church building has kept Christmas Eve services, the Eu- its original footprint – a fact that charist was celebrated outside in really mean it.” and months there will be the re- Philip the Apostle, therefore, was St. Philip’s founding year, turn of St. Philip’s original bell, 1921, had a lot in common with a new banner and a visit by the this one. The 1918 flu pandemic bishop – joyous but muted events St. Philip’s invites public to observe was a recent memory (indeed, in keeping with pandemic-tide. World Labyrinth Day St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is powerful,” he added. symbol. (stphilipsnewhope.org) invites Labyrinths are spiritual aids Participation on May 1 is sim- the public to observe World Laby- that have been around since an- ple. “Simply show up – at 1 p.m. rinth Day on May 1 with a prayer- tiquity. Churches have had laby- or another time that suits you – ful walk of its labyrinth, located rinths in their floors since medie- and open yourself to the possibili- on the church lawn at 10 Chapel val times. One of the most famous ties,” Ruk said. Road, Solebury. labyrinths, at Chartres Cathedral He noted that St. Philip’s has No specific events are planned, in France, dates from the 13th created a brochure on the use of as labyrinth-walking is ideally a century. its labyrinth, which includes the contemplative and silent act. As early as the 8th century, following instructions: Stand at The Labyrinth Society (laby- Christian writers like Boethius the outermost ring, become still rinthsociety.org), an internation- saw in the labyrinth a symbol of and center yourself. Try to clear al organization headquartered in life itself: a path of light and dark- your mind. Begin slowly, prayer- New York State, has called for ness, confusion and guidance. Pil- fully walking the paths of the lab- people around the world to “Walk grims were encouraged to walk or yrinth. Notice how you get close as One at 1” o’clock that day for crawl the path of a labyrinth as a to the center at times, then move peace and reconciliation. meditative, prayerful search for away as you proceed. It is not a “Of course, people are invited direction and enlightenment. maze, but a guided route leading to walk our labyrinth every day,” The labyrinth at St. Philip’s is to a goal that is not the center, but the Rev. Michael R. Ruk, rector a 7-circuit design modeled on the to return to the place where you Hanging Baskets, Plants, of St. Philip’s, said, noting that one at St. Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, began, changed by the experience. Baked Goods and More! the church’s labyrinth is “open” which dates from the 16th centu- The church hopes to add to the 24 hours a day, 365 days a week. ry. It is made of brick pavers with ranks of those who already walk Kreider Farms Milk and Ice “But on May 1, they can do so in a center cross. So central has its its labyrinth and are changed by Cream, Butter, Cheese, communion with people all across labyrinth become to St. Philip’s, the experience. To share insights the globe. Silence in community the church has adopted it as its with the St. Philip’s community Spices, Baked Supples, from your walk, write to info@ Fruits and Vegetables stphilipsnewhope.org. UUCWC welcomes minister For information about St. Phil- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon.-Fri. 9-6; Sat. & Sun. 9-5 The Unitarian Universalist ip’s and its outreach programs, Rt. 611 • KINTNERSVILLE Church at Washington Crossing contact Michael Ruk at 215-862- www.traugersfarm.com • 610-847-5702 (UUCWC) will welcome the Rev. 5782 or michael@stphilipsne- Yadenee Hailu to its online pulpit whope.org. from May 2 to July 18, while the Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski, par- ish minister, is on parental leave. Hailu is the community minis- ter of blk earth, a Black centered spiritual wellness project in Tulsa, Okla. She has served Hope Uni- tarian Church and All Souls Uni- tarian Church in Tulsa, and was ordained by the three Unitarian THE REV. YADENEE HAILU Universalist churches of Tulsa, including Church of the Resto- insight on a theology rooted in ration, in 2019. healing and wholeness. To learn Her ministry is to be an oracle more about her, visit blkearth.org. for ease, liberation, and healing; UUCWC, 268 Washington 624140 the pathways to wholeness – to Crossing-Pennington Road, Ti- life. Hailu identifies as bi-cul- tusville, N.J., serves communities tural, Ethiopian-American, cis, in Mercer, Bucks and Hunterdon BUCKS COUNTY HERALD Black and a woman. These identi- counties. A Sunday online service ties, as well as the privileges with is held weekly at 10 a.m. For in- which she moves through the formation, call 609-737-0515 or SPECIAL SECTIONS HOU world, shape her perspective and visit uucwc.org. 3 X 5 FULL COLOR Page C6 (24) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page D1 (1) New Hope requests proposals for parking garage Continued from page A1 despite the impacts of COVID-19. cer in the borough for 17.5 years. The buildings and how well they would return with more detailed mockups We’ll be getting community input One interesting note offered from council then authorized a civil service mesh with the inn’s historic features. and updated plans at a later council during the design phase.” the presentation concerned borough commission to start the process of hir- They asked the project managers to meeting. More residents questioned the income. The borough derives roughly ing a new officer. The police depart- need for a parking garage later in the 76% of its $4.3 million income from ment hopes to present candidates for meeting. Many expressed their desire three sources: earned income and real the position to the council by the end for transparency and clear communi- estate transfer tax (40%), parking ki- of June or early July. “Super Wawa” opens in cation throughout the process. One osks and lots (24%) and real estate At its workshop meeting in early resident was concerned with a rise in taxes (12%). The finance committee April, the council considered an up- Hilltown Township taxes. Meyer addressed these concerns plans to provide updated budget ob- date on the renovation of the Mansion Continued from page A1 phase of the project or what the fast- and explained that expenses will be servations through June 30 in a July Inn at 9 S. Main St. The project was The destination offers eight gas food restaurant may be,” said Leslie. covered by long-term leases for busi- work session or council meeting, then last presented to the council in Decem- pumps for a total of 16 fueling stations. Officials have previously said that a nesses that provide exclusive parking present third and fourth quarter obser- ber 2019. The updated plan includes The old Wawa didn’t offer fueling ser- Chick-fil-A was under consideration spots in the garage. vations later in 2021. Dougherty’s pre- adding a conservatory, constructing a vices. Council Vice President Dan sentation is available on the township new guest building with three floors but nothing’s definite they cautioned. Hilltown officials also gave ap- The Super Wawa comes to a Dougherty presented the first midyear website. of rooms, converting the existing back proval for a fast-food restaurant with a update on the borough budget. As of The council announced it will be cottage into further guest rooms, and drive-thru to be situated on the approx- high-traffic intersection that includes the first quarter of 2021 (with numbers working on posting its Zoom meetings restoring the original cast iron fence at imately 4-acre property. a CVS, Exxon gas station and Weis accurate as of March 31), all amounts for the public on the borough website. the inn’s entrance. Still, that part of the project – dubbed Markets store. Route 113 is a major in revenue and expenses are tracking The council also accepted the early Council members expressed con- “phase two” – hasn’t yet been built. east-west connector in Upper Bucks, against the borough’s budget, meaning retirement of police officer Richard cern about several parts of the plan, “The developer has not indicated while 313 is a major route connecting that the borough has stuck to its budget Joiner, who served as a full-time offi- including the overall look of the new when they expect to start the second Quakertown to Doylestown.

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This will “first-rate. … Unfortunately, Mr. be found on the qcsd.org website will be able to have accountability RFP allowed the district to create a give QCSD more internal controls of Levy was stunningly ill-prepared,” under Departments and Transpor- with that.” She said the process has rubric comparison of important fac- transportation services and better ac- he said. tation. shown that Levy is “willing to step tors. The office of the Pennsylvania cess to subsidies, McCullough said. However, as he began hearing The district still needs to work up to the challenge, and that’s really Auditor General has advocated for McCullough, who spent decades from the community with positive out details of a contract with Levy. encouraging for me to see.” RFPs to help protect taxpayers. as the chief financial and operations words about Levy, he questioned The vote was 8-0. Director Jennifer Wayne McCullough, executive “The RFP process helped us make officer of the Southern York County whether it was fair to base his deci- Weed was absent. director of the Pennsylvania As- some really good improvements in School District, is highly supportive sion solely on the presentations. “I Mitchell said directors heard sociation of School Business Of- our transportation services,” Super- of the transportation coordinator po- thought long and hard and honestly from the community about Levy’s ficials, helped facilitate the RFP intendent Dr. Bill Harner said. Those sition. “In my experience, and I have changed my mind,” he said. “They “loyalty and trust.” That communi- process for the district. Mitchell improvements include cameras and a great deal of experience in the trans- did come across with improve- ty voice played a significant role in described him as “a top-notch pro- upgraded technology on each bus; portation area, it will bring a return on ments the district was looking for.” helping Levy overcome its presen- fessional helping us navigate thru enhancements to services for trans- investment that will exceed your in- Said Reimers: “I wasn’t sure they tation, which several board mem- all of this.” porting students with special needs. vestment.” could rise up to meet the challenge. bers were critical of. Reimers, for RFPs are a formal document that The district will also be hiring a The RFP process included in- … I was ready to go with First Stu- example, described it as “less than outlines an organization’s intent transportation coordinator to over- terviews with the management dent. Seeing that movement made inspiring.” to purchase a good or service. The see all aspects of the administration team of each of the finalists. Board me change my mind as well.” Mitchell praised the RFP pro- buyer, in the case QCSD, issues and operation of the district’s trans- member Klein said after the inter- Gary Weckselblatt is director of cess, which “really does lay out the RFP to provide background portation department and serve as views he planned to vote for First communications for Quakertown what criteria we have in place and information and invite potential the liaison between the district and Student, whose presentation was Community School District.

Lower Makefield to seek rebidding on Memorial Park Continued from page A1 landscaping. A horseshoe pit and That compares to 41 actives in obligation to provide adequate fire cause it’s a busy intersection Deputy Chief Tim Chamberlain bocce court will be bid as alter- 2008, Chamberlain said. coverage for its residents. that sees many students from on the desperate need for more nates when the township rebids The volunteer force is also ag- “As this gets harder, they (fire the Pennsbury School District’s volunteer firefighters and voted the project, Pockl said. ing, he added. The average age company officials) have to get nearby complex of three middle to advertise for bids on more than If the rebidding process goes as last year was 51, compared to 41 more and more creative, and ulti- schools crossing the streets on $1 million worth of sewer system planned, he hopes contracts can in 2008. Work, family and other mately this responsibility is on the their way to and from school, offi- improvements. be awarded by late June and the demands make it harder for many township,” he said. “We’re not cials and township residents said. Pockl said previous bidding on work completed by mid-October. younger people to volunteer, there yet, but there are other areas “I’m so glad we’re doing this,” additions at Memorial Park pro- Deputy Chief Chamberlain said Chamberlain said. in Pennsylvania where there have Supervisor Daniel Grenier said. duced a low bid of $875,000, well that Yardley-Makefield, like many Incentives like company-fund- not been enough volunteers to go Township Police Chief Ken above the $500,000 Lower Make- volunteer fire companies across ed training, free passes to events out on a call, and the township Coluzzi emphasized that, despite field has allocated for the proj- the state and country, continues to at Shady Brook Farm and many ends up getting sued.” some rumors to the contrary, there ect, which includes a $250,000 struggle attracting enough volun- others have not made much of a Supervisor Chairwoman Su- will still be a crossing guard sta- state Department of Conservation teers. difference, he added. zanne Blundi said the township is tioned at the intersection after the and Natural Resources grant and “People tend to be more tran- “We’ve been around 130 years, taking the situation very seriously. improvements are made. $250,000 in township funds. sient, there are significant training all volunteer, and we want to con- “This just isn’t just an issue for The supervisors approved ad- Included in the work are a new requirements, there are a lot of tinue it, but we’re starting to run Lower Makefield, but all of Penn- vertising for bid work estimated to parking lot, walking path, four reasons,” he said. out of ideas and options,” Cham- sylvania if not the whole coun- cost slightly more than $1 million tennis courts, four pickleball Yardley-Makefield had 33 ac- berlain said. try,” she said. “We have to start on the township sewage system. courts and other amenities. Elim- tive firefighters in 2020, with ac- The township supervisors and thinking about how we’re going The projects involve lining 3,900 inated from the plan are a gazebo, tive being defined as those who other officials said they were will- to move forward. This is one of feet of sewerage pipe with a mate- pavilion, playground and some responded to 2 % or more of calls. ing to do anything in their pow- those foundational issues that we rial designed to extend its life, and er to help, and Chamberlain said as a community have to come to- extensive upgrades at a pumping he was grateful for that kind of gether and address.” station. L. Dunn: L. Dunn attitude that hasn’t always been Township officials later said The work is part of the town- CROSSWORD PUZZLE shown by the township in the past. they would soon be ready to sub- ship’s ongoing effort to maintain Crossword 306 Unlike some nearby municipal- mit the $260,000 Big Oak/Make- and improve the system as it pre- ities like Bensalem, Northampton field Road project to PennDOT pares to close on a $53 million 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 and Newtown townships, Lower for approval. The work is being sale of the system to Aqua Penn- Makefield doesn’t have any paid funded with a grant, and is sched- sylvania, Ferguson said. The two 12 13 14 firefighters who can help beef up uled to include pedestrian cross- sides agreed to the sale several coverage, especially during the walks, striping to allow smoother months ago, but it’s not expected 15 16 17 day. traffic flow, six curb ramps and to proceed to a formal closing un- Township Manager Kurt Fer- other items. til sometime in the fourth quarter 18 19 20 21 guson said it’s Lower Makefield’s It’s an important project be- of this year, he added.

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 River boat the stage for May Day concert 31 32 33 Continued from page A1 ning.” on upgrading its architectural 34 35 36 that not only represents an aes- Thanks to a grant from the lighting on the building. More thetic upgrade, but also provides Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, details will be announced soon 37 38 39 better safety and visibility. We the Playhouse will soon embark want to thank the community, and 40 41 42 43 44 45 especially our donors, for their ex- traordinary support over the past 46 47 48 49 year making our reopening possi- ble.” 50 51 52 The new lighting is a spectacular look for the center of New Hope and it increases the outside aesthet- 53 54 55 ic for Playhouse subscribers and New Hope passersby alike. The lighting covers the historic syca- Across Down more tree, set center stage on the Lose 1. Categories 1. Frosts outside patio, the flower beds, the 20-35 5. Hot off the presses 2. Shopper’s aid, often pathways, the riverbed below The 8. Very big wind pounds 3. Trunk protuberance Deck restaurant, creating an illu- in 6 12. Five, to Flaubert 4. Game bird minated canopy of trees at night. 13. Sausage center? Architectural lighting was installed weeks 5. Ballet legend Rudolf 14. Hollywood Walk of Fame near the waterfall and the Aque- SAVE $25 *when following the 6. Complete a PDF contract, CALL TODAY program as instructed item tong Creek. LIMITED TIME ONLY **individual results perhaps Upgrades to the outside sound Doctor supervised may vary 15. Biblical birthright barterer 42 day program 16. Expunge 7. Often dry valley system will be on display for this 17. Lager order 8. Chef’s amt. first of the theater’s outside concert series. In regards to Broadway star 18. The “S” in SALT 9. Employs Polec, Fraser states: “Andrew is a 21. Vegas intro? 10. Lack of originality powerhouse singer — immensely Dr. David and Dr. Renee D’Angelo, D.C. 22. _ Mawr College 11. Part of NEA talented who can sing anything. 23. Parisian peeper 19. Cheerleading events When he appeared in our Hal- 215-862-6363 25. “_ du lieber!” 20. Advisory group loween concert last year he abso- 28. Word of approval 24. Brief blowup? lutely blew the roof off the Play- www.doctorsdangelo.com • 4814 York Road Buckingham, PA 18912 29. Prepare to take off, say 25. 2010 health law, for short house.” 31. Shipmate of Sulu and Uhura The Playhouse also recently 33. Bays, e.g. 26. Oat-based cereal announced additional concerts 34. Facetious group? 27. Treasured hand-me-down for spring and early summer fea- 35. It doesn’t come full circle 30. Ltr. afterthoughts turing artists from the world of 36. Op lead-in 32. RV destination, sometimes Broadway and the New York City 37. Proof word 33. How many complaints are cabaret scene curated by New York promoter Jim Caruso, as well as 38. Colorado hot spot made the world premiere of a new show 40. Healthcare.gov, for one 35. Statement of belief starring and written by “Sex and 41. Stage lamp 39. Watergate participant G. the City” scribe Candace Bushnell. 46. Jamaica’s Ocho _ Gordon _ Details and tickets are now avail- 48. Stupefied state 40. Sudden wish able on the Playhouse’s website 49. Belafonte’s signature lyric 42. Enact BucksCountyPlayhouse.org. 50. Viscous substances Indoors this weekend, the Play- 51. Paradise in a 1957 novel 43. Buckled house will also welcome back 52. They make horse calls, 44. Choir selection Swearingen and Kelli with their briefly? 45. Turn partner show, “The Music of Simon and 53. Salinger’s teen heroine 47. Iceland-to-Ireland dir. Garfunkel” for three performances 54. Stone of rock on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 55. Japanese coins and Sunday at 2 p.m. In addition to the lighting up-

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Phillips’ Mill Art Exhibition chooses its signature image The 92nd annual Phillips’ Mill that a hike a few years ago on the Juried Art Exhibition promises to Appalachian Trail inspired him be one of the best ever; for the to include landscapes in his rep- first time, it will not only display ertoire which had mostly dealt in paintings and sculptures in the social critique. mill, but also online. “I continue to make paintings Each year, the Art Committee reflecting the times we live in, selects one image of the histor- but my approach now goes be- ic building to use as its signature yond confronting and railing image on printed posters, post- against social injustice. I want to cards, advertising, and online on elicit the empathy of viewers and its website and in social media evoke their awareness of shared posts. So it provides good expo- human concerns.” A recent sure for the artist chosen. painting, “Covid Bread Line,” The competition to yield a Frenchtown, N.J.-based paint- sold instantly to a collector who winner this year brought an un- er Francisco Silva, whose work found it moving. precedented 33 entries of paint- The 92nd annual Phillips’ Mill ings from talented artists in a 25- was chosen to be the signature Juried Art Show will be on view mile radius. image for the 92nd annual Phil- Sept. 25 through Oct. 31. For “We’re so honored by the lips’ Mill Juried Art Show, puts information, or to volunteer to many beautiful paintings that art- the finishing touch on one of his help in the show, or to become ists shared with us. I’m humbled architectural studies. a member of the mill, visit phil- by the strong response from the lipsmill.org. artists – and very grateful. It’s co Silva. The colorful painting “Winter Shadows,” by Frenchtown, N.J.-based painter Francisco Phillips’ Mill, on River Road, exciting seeing the mill in the of the Mill in snow on a bright Silva, was chosen from over 30 submissions to be the signature im- just north of New Hope, is on fresh visions of these painters,” day features dramatic colors and age for the 92nd annual Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show, which takes the National Register of Historic said Laura Womack, chair of this strong, flattened shapes remi- place Sept. 25 through Oct. 31 this year, at the mill and online. Places. The Art Show carries on year’s committee. niscent of the Mexican muralist a tradition started by the Penn- This year’s winner, titled painters. It has great graphic im- Lima, Peru, and raised in New with one in web design and de- sylvania Impressionist painters “Winter Shadows,” is by French- pact. Jersey, has always been creative. velopment. whose paintings now hang in town, N.J.-based painter Francis- The artist, who was born in He has paired his painting career About his own work, he says major museum collections. Phillips’ Mill art talk features Michener chief curator Phillips’ Mill will present Lau- gained most of the ernist artists, which a organized to commemorate the Womack hosted her own syndi- ra Turner Igoe, chief curator at the publicity. quick browse of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and cated show in Virginia before join- James A. Michener Art Museum However, Igoe list of artists exhibit- featured work by contemporary ing WAMU in Washington, D.C., in Doylestown, at 5 p.m. Sun- points out that, “Phil- ing in the inaugural artists from Bucks County and the where she also contributed to day, May 2, in a Zoom Art Talk lip’s Mill was an 1929 annual exhibi- greater Philadelphia region that are NPR. Womack became involved with Laura Womack, chair of this incredibly important tion makes clear.” investigating the effects of global in the arts while living in Singa- year’s Art Show. social and intellec- Since Igoe’s 2019 warming. pore, where she worked as a do- The topic will be the Modernist tual hub for Pennsyl- arrival at the Michen- Igoe specializes in American art cent and developed an interest in painters’ role in the Phillips’ Mill vania Impressionist er, she has led sever- and material culture of the 19th textiles. Today, she is a weaver as tradition. painters in the early al exhibits including century and has worked at the well as chair of the Phillips’ Mill The Phillips’ Mill Art Show has 20th century, but the “Rising Tides: Con- Harvard Art Museum, Princeton Art Show Committee. run continuously since 1929 and Community Associ- temporary Art and University Art Museum, and the To join the Art Talk, which is was started by the Pennsylvania ation also exhibited LAURA TURNER The Ecology of Wa- Philadelphia Museum of Art. free, register at phillipsmill.org. A Impressionist painters, who have and supported Mod- IGOE ter.” The exhibit was Art Talk Moderator Laura link will then be emailed to you.

NHA Members’ Spring Salon awardees named, show continues AOY Art Center’s third Members The New Hope Arts Members’ panded membership with the virtual exhibitor Morris Docktor. Spring Salon continues through inclusion of the New Hope Art Gallery numbers are restricted to Spotlight set to open May 9, with gallery exhibition League contributors. Awards se- no more than 10 at one time. Res- AOY Art Center, 949 Mir- April 30 to May 16, between hours from noon to 5 p.m. Fri- lected by Paul Murphy, gallery ervations by phone and email are ror Lake Road, Yardley, opens noon and 5 p.m. Fridays, Sat- days, Saturdays and Sundays, and director of Sidetracks Gallery and recommended for gallery visits. the third and final session of its urdays and Sundays or anytime additional hours Thursdays, April long-standing member of the re- New Hope Arts showcases the spring Members Spotlight Show. online at aoyartcenter.org as of 29 and May 6. An appointment is gional arts community, recognize diversity, expertise and wide-rang- The Members Spotlight Show April 30. All AOY Art Center recommended. the following artists: 3-Dimen- ing interests of its professional - Session 3 exhibition showcas- shows are open to the public and The exhibition of contemporary sional work, C.T. Bray; Drawing/ artist membership in the Mem- es the work of seven of the most there is no fee to visit the gallery. art in the region includes open me- Print, Betz Green; Painting, Cin- bers’ Spring Salon. More than 100 recognizable and sought after Art purchases can be made dia two- and three-dimensional dy Roesinger; and Photography, regional artists are featured in the Bucks County artists, but only online and AOY will make ap- work. Natalia Koninina. Juror’s Choice gallery at 2 Stockton Ave., New New Hope Arts, noted for its Awards include Florance Moonan Hope, and online. Visit newhope- banner shows, welcomes the ex- and Michael Palladino as well as arts.org.

“Playing for Free” is an acrylic painting by David Meadow.

for the next three weeks. pointments for you to pick up They are: Laura Brandt, pho- the art at the center, curbside if tography; Larry Chestnut, oils, desired. All art purchases need to realism; Anne Gannon, encaus- be picked up by May 23. tic, landscapes; Susan Gilli, oil AOY Art Center is located and cold wax, abstracts; Lara just off the Route 295 and 332 Ginzburg, enameled jewelry; Da- interchange in Lower Makefield/ vid Meadow, acrylics, realism; Yardley on the Patterson Farm. and Pat Proniewski, oils, florals All art is for sale and proceeds and landscapes. benefits the local artists and the See their art and meet the art- AOY Art Center, a nonprofit lo- ists in the AOY Gallery from cal art organization.

Michener exhibition shines spotlight on Daniel Garber’s etchings “Collection Spotlight: Etchings Club of Philadelphia, Garber be- by Daniel Garber,” curated by gan experimenting with etchings. Laura Turner Igoe, Ph.D., curator The artist purchased a book on of American Art opens April 29 etching, studied Old Master ex- and runs through Sept. 26, in the amples, and taught himself the Pfundt Gallery at the Michener process. Art Museum in Doylestown. By making prints, Garber Known for his colorful, im- broadened his exposure as an pressionistic landscape paintings, artist, exhibiting in print venues this exhibition features etchings in addition to the usual galleries. by Daniel Garber that demon- Since prints cost only a fraction strate the artist’s highly skilled of the price of a painting, Garber draughtsmanship and keen at- was also able to expand his mar- tention to texture and expressive ket. line. The artist maintained his own Garber moved to Bucks Coun- printing press at his Philadelphia ty in 1907 and quickly became a home and later moved the press significant figure in the commu- to his Cuttalossa property in nity, exhibiting nationally with Lumberville, where he reportedly the New Hope Group, an organi- produced etchings in the evenings zation comprised of local impres- for the remainder of his life. sionist painters. The prints in this exhibition are After being inspired by exhibi- from the Michener’s permanent tions of the newly-formed Print collection and are rarely on view. April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page C9 (29)

ArtYard opening new 21,000-square-foot art center ArtYard, a nonprofit contem- tions such as ArtYard’s Hatch, a “The opening of ArtYard’s Trenton Ave., offering a wide va- ization of girlhood curated by J. porary art center and residency is New Orleans inspired parade of new space will be the most signif- riety of programs. Vanessa Lyon, and “Going to the set to open its newly completed giant birds. An artists residency icant economic catalyst French- “We named ourselves ArtYard. Meadow,” a collaborative instal- 21,000 square foot home with program is also in development town has seen in decades. It will We wanted to be an ordinary pub- lation curated by Ulla Warchol two floors of exhibition space, and will launch in 2022 with an serve as a treasured arts and cul- lic place, a yard in lieu of a mu- and Robin Hill, in which teams and a 162 seat state-of-the-art inaugural collaboration with the tural resource for our communi- seum, where art is invented, ideas of artists working with the same theater. Baryshnikov Art Center in New ty, Hunterdon County and New exchanged, relationships forged. original materials will reinvent The interdisciplinary art center York. Jersey, attracting both visitors We wanted to demystify art, to in- the exhibition repeatedly over a is located at 13 Front St., French- Architects Ed Robinson and and permanent residents that will vite different communities to col- three-month span. town, N.J. With the inauguration William Welch collaborated on in turn benefit local businesses, laborate, and we committed our- The coming year will also fea- of its new art center at 10:15 a.m. the design of the new building, restaurants and the overall vital- selves to the notion that creative ture an outdoor installation of Saturday, May 1, ArtYard aims embedding a sophisticated mod- ity of Frenchtown,” said Mayor collaboration is a critical compo- monumental sculptures by South to create a welcoming communal ern art center within a structure Brad Myhre. nent of civic life,” said Executive African artist Ledelle Moe, and resource and deploy the power that respects the architectural idi- ArtYard originally launched Director Jill Kearney, describing a program of artists talks, per- of art to unsettle, engage, bridge oms of a once industrial town, at in 2016, announcing its pres- Kearney’s and ArtYard Artistic formances, workshops and films divides and occasion moments of the site of the former egg hatch- ence by hatching a flock of giant Director Elsa Mora’s vision for predicated on the theme of “A arresting beauty. ery, Kerr’s Chickeries. ArtYard’s bird puppets out of a 14 foot tall ArtYard at its founding. Year of Mending.” Three major exhibitions per Managing Director Kandy Fer- welded steel egg at the then der- ArtYard’s inaugural year in ArtYard’s Ribbon Cutting Cer- year anchor a program of relat- ree, with assistance from archi- elict former egg hatchery. Since the new space will feature two emony and the opening of “Girl ed offerings in theater, poetry, tectural advisor Bob Hsu, man- this inaugural Hatch parade, Art- major art exhibitions: “Girl You You Want” will take place Satur- dance, music and film, as well as aged the project with builders Yard has operated out of a nearby Want,” opening May 1, a medita- day, May 1st at 10:30 a.m. Learn idiosyncratic communal celebra- William S. Cumby. warehouse in Frenchtown at 62A tion on the gendering and racial- more at artyard.org. ArtYard presents inaugural exhibition in new gallery space ArtYard presents “Girl You this stunning and sophisticated new untethered to “sex” or even age. seamlessly) segueing into adult- the Visual Arts Lecture Series at Want,” curated by J. Vanessa Lyon building – and to have that space “Through the windows of race, hood. While far from comprehen- Bennington College, where she and featuring the artists Genevieve inhabited by phenomenal work by gender, class, sexuality, and dis/ sive of the countless embodiments teaches. She is currently at work Gaignard, Julia Greenburger, Jen artists keenly attuned to the mach- ability, people perceive and are per- of girlhood and youthful femininity on “Blackness Thirteen Ways,” Liu, Josh Rabineau, Wendy and inations and manifestations of gen- ceived,” said Lyon. “Media shapes across identity and experience, the a book-length study of visual ab- Beatrice Red Star, Karinne Smith, der in culture and nurture,” said our assumptions and children are exhibition asks: What leaves girls stractions of race from Rembrandt Ivy Stewart, and María Vargas Lyon. regarded by others and themselves wanting? What do we want from to Rauschenberg. Lyon received a Aguilar. “Girl You Want” examines what as the good or bad or real or best them? What is it like to mature or Ph.D. from the University of Cal- The exhibition – opening Satur- girling looks and feels like through kind of girl.” grow out of girlhood – or to have ifornia at Berkeley and holds an day, May 1 and running through a range of representational strate- “Girl You Want” gives onto this one’s growth undermined by it? M.A. in Religious Studies from the Sunday, Aug. 1 – inaugurates Art- gies, from portraiture to speculative fraught expanse of coming of age. Gazing back as we move inexora- Iliff School of Theology. Yard’s two story gallery in its new- narrative; from dress to interiors In diverse, often subtle, forms the bly forward, this ambitious multi- ArtYard’s Ribbon Cutting Cer- ly completed arts center at 13 Front and the prettified materials of com- exhibition’s nine artists conjure media show provides an intergen- emony and the opening of the St., Frenchtown, N.J., overlooking modification and colonization. In up temporalities that, depending erational response. inaugural exhibition, “Girl You the Delaware River. this show “girl” and “girly” are not on one’s circumstances, can end Lyon is an art historian and writ- Want,” will take place at 10:30 “It’s a privilege to have curated offered as stable or essential but are traumatically, too soon – or imper- er who lives and works in New a.m. Saturday, May 1. Learn more ArtYard’s inaugural exhibition in rather understood as shifting states ceptibly – before awkwardly (or England. She is the director of at artyard.org. Find a new happy place on a hammock Longing to nap on the beach onto a cotton canvas hammock by lages near Jaipur. Our fair trade thrive. purchase and donation you make under gently swaying palm trees, craftsmen working with Aravali partner Aravali wants to make Ten Thousand Villages is a directly impact the life and com- but can’t get away right now? in Jaipur, India. sure inherited craft techniques ar- global maker-to-market move- munity of its maker in a develop- Ten Thousand Villages in “The sound of ink-laden wood- en’t forgotten.” ment that breaks the cycle of gen- ing country: families build homes Souderton is bringing attention to en blocks pounded by hand onto Thanks to Aravali nearly 150 erational poverty and ignites so- and save for the future, children hammocks it offers. cotton fabric is the sound of an artisans have year-round work, cial change. “As a pioneer of fair stay healthy and go to school, Napping on a gently swaying age-old technique,” says Bonnie earning sustainable wages at a trade, we do business differently, communities develop and thrive. Palm Tree Hammock might just Moyer, store manager. “Block rate higher than the local market. putting people and planet first,” Souderton Ten Thousand Vil- be the next best thing to being printing is kept alive in only a few Aravali ensures that this art form Moyer says. “That means you lages is at 781 Route 113 (Soud- there. Palm trees are hand-printed areas of India, including two vil- and the makers who practice it can trust that every handmade erton Road), Souderton 18964.

Doylestown Arts Festival calls for artists Kay King solo show opens at Stover Mill Gallery

With health and safety con- ant than ever, the free festival Artist Kay King of Wycombe cerns at the forefront, plans are is a wonderful opportunity for will exhibit her oil paintings at well under way for the 2021 locals and visitors to experience Stover Mill Gallery during the Doylestown Arts Festival to be Doylestown’s close-knit business first four weekends in May. held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 community and the region’s ro- The exhibit is open from 1 to and 12. bust art community. 5 p.m. May 1 and 2, 8 and 9, 15 Festival organizers are ac- Efforts are being made to ac- and 16, and 22 and 23. cepting independent artist ap- commodate best practices re- The show is King’s eight solo plications online through May garding health concerns for par- exhibition over a 21-year span. 7. Participating artists will have ticipants and attendees, including The mill is an open space com- the opportunity to showcase their additional spacing to allow for plemented by the Delaware Riv- handmade works at the juried art social distancing and hand-wash- er flowing alongside, and cre- festival that will celebrate its 30th ing/sanitizing stations. ates a welcome environment to year on the historic streets of the The Doylestown Arts Festival display her work. Doylestown Borough. is made possible by a small vol- The paintings for this show, In addition to artist displays, unteer committee of Discover “Variations on a Theme,” are the outdoor event will highlight Doylestown and is presented by mostly alla prima studio piec- live demonstrations and music. the Thompson Organization. For es inspired by plein air works, As supporting independent and information, visit dtownartsfesti- experimenting with color, rep- small businesses is more import- val.com. etition, memory and a love of painting.

Jeanne Chesterton exhibits at J.B. Kline Gallery “Island I, Morning” is an oil on linen by Kay King. Jeanne Chesterton is the fea- tured artist for May at the J.B. Kline Gallery, 25 Bridge St., The Stover Mill Gallery is north of New Hope. Lambertville, N.J. located at 852 River Road, Er- For information, email: gal- The exhibition runs from May winna, two miles south of the lery@tinicumcivicassociation. 1 through 31, with an opening Frenchtown Bridge and 15 miles org. reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sat- urday, May 8. Gallery hours are noon to 7 p.m. daily. “Favoring Realism” high- lights the paintings for which the artist is recognized. Work- ing in oil, Chesterton selects still life subjects, artfully ar- ranged in compositions mostly observed at eye level. Preferring common, ordinary objects that reflect the beau- ty marks of age and wear, she works to capture their presence “Zig Zag and Dots” is by Jeanne Chesterton. in realistic renderings. “Zig Zag and Dots” shows her affinity to metal ware. The artist has exhibited her paintings in over 200 local and regional shows, including Phil- lips’ Mill, Stover Mill, Phila- delphia Sketch Club, and the Ellarslie Open at the Trenton City Museum. She has received numerous awards, and her work has been purchased by many private collectors. Page C10 (30) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021

Music Mountain Theatre parties down with 70s revue John Dwyer Captain and Tenille with “Love lie.” She is beyond stellar. She Will Keep Us Together.” rocks it. She sings notes that seem I lived in Steve Rubell’s building Nelson, who I most eagerly an- impossible to hit and nails them and could dance. ticipated due to her stellar perfor- with ease and spirit, love and soul. Mark, the doorman, always got mance in the title role of “Aida,” Derry and Geddes are back for a me past the red velvet ropes into was all the wonderful expected fine, upbeat “Still the One” from Studio 54, the hottest disco in town, with her “Midnight Train to Geor- the musical “Disaster.” that Rubell owned. gia.” “The Last Night of the World” I went to private parties there No one is more precise in his is hauntingly beautiful as sung by with Michael Musto (a friend and movements and singing than Louis Nelson and Palena from “Miss Sai- columnist at The Village Voice) Palena. He steals focus by sticking gon.” Palena is spot on with the and others, and helped Rollerina all the minute footwork. He is a angst and love and energy needed get into her costume in a parking joy to watch and listen to in all the to deliver Bobby’s final song from lot before pushing through the numbers, which includes the com- “Company,” “Being Alive.” Derry crowd to dance. A Wall Street clerk pany closing number featuring his sings a fine “Corner of the Sky” by day, she danced on roller skates solo in “Disco Inferno.” from Pippin.” in a bridal dress and horn rimmed This was an incredible first act And the entire show ends with glasses with a fairy wand. It was the that truly brought back the days of the defining musical of that decade, best of times. Studio, Bonds, Xenon, Danceteria, “A Chorus Line,” which includes So, I really enjoyed the walkback The cast performs “Groovin’ Up Broadway: A 70’s Revue” at Music Limelight, Crisco’s Disco and all an interesting mashup of all the through so many memories that Mountain Theatre in Lambertville, N.J. the crazy of that time. songs and gets sung contrapuntal to Music Mountain Theatre in Lam- jumpsuits sported by the ladies, hit shows of the seventies or shows Act 2 is even stronger, since the main melody of “One.” bertville, N.J., afforded those of who all had hair extensions as they based on that time period. Broadway turf is what Music This most satisfying musical re- us who were living in the fast lane did the hustle or the next dance The ensemble of six includes Mountain specializes in. McNiv- vue not only brings back memories over four decades ago. The show is craze. The men had the compulsory Justin Derry, Jaimie Geddes, Libby en sells the heck out of her songs but allows you to see some of the “Groovin’ Up Broadway: A 70’s gold neck chains. These men and Kane, Jenny McNiven, Siiyara Nel- “Wherever He Ain’t” from “Mack finest area talent take all these clas- Revue.” women were ready for the strobe son and Louis Palena. & Mabel” and “Class” from “Chi- sic songs on. There was a standing Kudos, to begin with, to Jordan and the disco ball. In Act 1, Derry scored big with cago.” She is joined on the last song ovation at the end. The show lasts Brennan and Travis Gawason for The outline of this 70s revue is “Boogie Fever.” Geddes gave a by the very talented Kane who di- until May 2. You can attend the the- the costumes that are pitch perfect. similar to the ones that preceded it rendition of “Delta Dawn” that vinely sings “Meadowlark” from ater, as I did, where all COVID pre- I don’t know whatever happened to at MMT, of the 50s and 60s. The was so inspiring the entire audi- “The Baker’s Wife.” cautions are being followed. Or you my silver lame jacket that was per- first half of the show is dedicated ence clapped with her to the beat. Nelson is back singing the song can see it online. For tickets, or in- fect for clubbing, but it would have to the music of the period and the Kane was hot stuff in the song “Hot that catapulted Melba Moore to formation about safety precautions, felt right at home with the glittery second half contains songs from the Stuff.” McNiven brought back the fame from the 1970 musical “Pur- go to musicmountaintheatre.org. Riverside Symphonia presents virtual spring concert with Elizabeth Pitcairn As part of the Riverside Sym- presentation of the “Spring Con- er to captivate the imagination want it to continue during this “Vivaldi Meets Gershwin” will phonia’s 31st season, the sym- certo,” which is a continuation and illustrate the magic of mu- very difficult time. Put simply, be available starting noon Sat- phony will once again keep its of the Riverside Symphonia’s sic.” we need our audience to donate urday, May 1, on the Riverside spring concert tradition alive performance of Vivaldi’s “Four “As with our last virtual con- to us more than ever.” Symphonia’s YouTube Channel, with “Vivaldi Meets Gershwin,” Seasons” that began at the Virtual cert, we have to continue to foster Riverside Symphonia Music Facebook Page, and website. available on its YouTube channel Winter Concert with the “Winter our over 30-year music tradition Director Mariusz Smolij noted, Visit riversidesymphonia.org for starting May 1 for free as a gift to Concerto.” in the Lambertville/New Hope “The uplifting qualities of spring information about the orches- the community. Works by Gershwin will fol- area, despite the performance re- will envelop the audience through tra and elizabethpitcairn.com to Famed violinist Elizabeth Pit- low, along with a tango piece strictions still in place because of the works we are presenting, and learn more about the soloist. cairn will bring her Stradivarius, from the film “Scent of a Wom- the pandemic,” said Paul Kuhl, with Elizabeth Pitcairn providing This presentation of the River- known throughout the world as an” and “Plink, Plunk, Plank,” chair of the Riverside Symphonia such a powerful and mesmerizing side Symphonia Senior Outreach “The Red Violin,” and join the which is a sight to behold as the Board. performance, the program creates Program is supported by a char- Riverside Symphonia Chamber orchestra will play with no bows. “This free concert is our gift to something we need right now, a itable contribution from Janssen Orchestra for a presentation of “This concert will surely provide the community, but we also hope musical adventure for the spirit, Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and the works by Vivaldi and Gershwin. a magnificent representation of to pick up some donations if peo- which is an experience not to be New Jersey State Council on the The concert will highlight the the Riverside Symphonia’s pow- ple are moved by the music and missed. Arts. Pride Celebration includes “Queer Icons” on display in Lambertville and New Hope The Greater Lambertville “The icons I picked out,” Shoe- entirety in Lambertville. N.J., Barbara Jordan, Bayard Rustin, of locations, visit lambertville- Chamber of Commerce and New maker said, “are from a nearly and New Hope during the month Esquerita and Pat Parker. chamber.com/queer-icons-pio- Hope Celebrates History pres- endless lineage of incredible of May as part of the Pride Cel- For information and a map neers/. ent, courtesy of ArtYard, “Queer contenders. Those I picked stand ebration. Ten icons will be dis- Icons: Pioneers,” an exhibition out to me for their contributions played in store windows on both featuring the works of artist, per- to society and culture as artists, sides of the river. Terhune Orchards offers former, and activist Silky Shoe- activists, writers, and visionaries. The icons include Pauli Mur- maker. “They were pioneers in their ray, Lou Sullivan, Flawless Sa- ArtYard commissioned Shoe- respective fields – civil rights ac- brina, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, high-flying fun on Kite Day maker to construct 10 life-size tivists, drag performers, dancers, Constance Spry, Dorothy Arzner, Kite Day is an annual tradition local bands Tookeny Creek and plywood portraits of monumental arbiters of rock and roll, baseball Glenn Burke, Ellis Haizlip, Willi to welcome spring at Terhune ALBO. Take a pony ride. Join in figures from the LGBTQ com- players, floral designers, writers, Ninja and Jeanne Cordóva, Glad- Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, the fun of old-fashioned games munity in the spring of 2019 and film directors, and producers.” ys Bentley, Langston Hughes, Princeton, N.J. and children’s activities in the in 2020, 10 additional LGBTQ The “Queer Icons: Pioneers” Essex Hemphill, Agnes Martin, The soaring spring festival, this barnyard and get to know some of icons. exhibition will be shown in its Dorian Corey, Leslie Feinberg, year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 the barnyard animals. and 2, is a perfect time to explore Hungry kite fliers will find farm the farm during one of its most fresh lunch and snacks at Pam’s beautiful seasons. Food Tent. Adults can enjoy a Children can use their imagina- visit to the Wine Orchard where tions to make and decorate their tasting flights, wine by the glass own kites. Terhune uses a kite and wine slushie will be avail- design that is guaranteed to fly. able. Choose from a colorful assort- There is free parking at the ment of pre-made kits or bring farm. Admission to the festival your favorite kite from home. area is $10, age 3 and up. All entry There will be a rainbow of col- to the farm, including winery and for a life well read. ors in every shape and size float- farm store, must be purchased in ing through the air above Ter- advance with online timed admis- hune’s orchards. sion tickets at terhuneorchards. Listen to the sounds of country ticketspice.com/kite-day. For in- music from noon to 4 p.m. Sat- formation call 609-924-2310 or urday and Sunday, featuring the visit Terhune Orchards online.

in print and online everywhere. buckscountyherald.com rivertownsmagazine.com April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page C11 (31) WEEKENDS AND BEYOND New Hope Arbor Day Seven trees were planted in the New Hope Shopping Center on April 23 in celebration of Arbor Day. The event was hosted by the New Hope Borough Shade Tree Commis- sion and featured a proclamation reading by New Hope Mayor Larry Keller. Several merchants within the shopping center participated as did members of Bucks Beautiful and Anita Maximo of the New Hope Borough Shade Tree New Hope Mayor Larry Keller reads a proclamation. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Commission and Laurie To of Bucks Beautiful.

Jill Reising and Matt Deck- Bob Margadonna. Angel and Bob LaBuda. er, who planted the trees. Friends of the Delaware Canal Ken Standig Rose Wuenschel from state and Laure Duval. Sen. Steve Santarsiero’s office.

Gloria Broeker offers a few opening words.

Janice Dilello and Alexa Betsy Falconi of Bowman’s Louise Feder and Brian Keyes. Seiler. Hill Wildflower Preserve.

Market opening Organnons Natural Market celebrated the grand opening of its second store, located in New Britain, on April 22. The event featured raffles, live music, free coffee and samples, sales, goodie bags and more. Owned by Jim Gannon, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, state Rep. Todd Polinchock, New Organnons Natural Market’s Abigail Gannon cuts the grand opening ribbon with the help of New Britain Britain Mayor David Holewinski and Organnons Natural Market other store is located in Mayor David Holewinski. Sebastian and Gabriel hold the banner as their owner Jim Gannon. Wrightstown. father, Organnons Natural Market owner Jim Gannon, looks on.

Jamar and his mother Brit- Caitlyn Thompson and Laura and Austin Will Supper puts apples Rob Celano and tany Brown. Amanda Gerace. Hoover. out. Heather.

Sebastian, Gabriel and Abi- gail with their father, Jim Jeremy Keating and Andrew Jennifer Trojan and Brittany Gannon, owner of the market. Dittman of Calm Waters. Brown. Gary Lumpkin. Chris Umbrell. Barbara Ford.

Spring Car Caravan The Village Improvement Asso- ciation’s 2021 Spring Car Cara- van, held in support of Doylestown Hospital and Pine Run Health heroes, rolled through Doylestown on April 18. The parade celebrated the hospi- tal and Pine Run staff amid the ongoing pandemic, which has last- ed more than a year. Erin Dixon, Kata Celia and Marilyn Bobb take a break to Some of Doylestown Hospital’s heroes. greet the caravan.

Doylestown Hospital staff waves from windows.

The Doylestown Fire Company’s 1923 vin- Doylestown Hospital staff cheer on the car caravan. tage Ahrens fire truck, driven by Bill Cope, arrives at the Doylestown Health campus. On the truck with Cope is Doylestown Health CEO Jim Brexler.

Joan Parlee, chairman, VIA, and Dr. Don Parlee.

Ruka the cat says hello while wait- The caravan arrives at the Doylestown Health A hot rod takes part in the car caravan. Erin and Maya Borthwick. ing for the caravan to go past. campus. Page C12 (32) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021

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267.750.0452 Page D2 (34) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021 Mister Rogers’ Pittsburgh home offers buyers glimpse at his ‘neighborhood’ The former house of Fred Rogers, the throughout with a quiet color scheme, provides could certainly be worth the “A logo with the Jewish Star of David beloved host of the kids’ TV show “Mis- built-in shelves and lots of closets. $850,000 price tag.” “Those who grew resembling a Steeler logo with a message ter Rogers’ Neighborhood,” was recently According to Linda Corcoran, the up watching ‘Mister Rogers’ might be ‘Stronger Than Hate’ was seen and worn listed for sale for $850,000. real estate agent with Coldwell Banker further compelled to pay the premium as- everywhere. Mister Rogers once said in To be clear, this 3,700 square-foot who holds the listing, the previous own- sociated with this property and its unique a video that he learned from his mother house isn’t the one where you saw Rog- er recently painted the interior of the history.” that in a crisis situation, ‘find the help- ers don a sensible cardigan and entertain home and installed new hardwood floors Still, what would “home” feel like ers.’ The helpers found Pittsburgh.” with puppets and drop-in guests like the throughout the first floor. outside the confines of this house? The Even though the memory of that shoot- friendly mailman, Mr. McFeely. That Along with the excellent condition of neighborhood, after all, is what the “Mis- ing still lingers, Squirrel Hill is coveted house was based on the one where Rog- the home, Rogers’ reputation as a gentle ter Rogers” show was all about. And among buyers as a safe neighborhood for ers grew up in Latrobe, Pa. soul has attracted tons of attention from Squirrel Hill has changed a lot since families. This 1921, five-bedroom, three-bath media outlets and eager home buyers. Rogers lived in the area. “Squirrel Hill has an aging population, abode is located in the Squirrel Hill sec- “It has been surprising to me how many “Trolleys have been gone for a long and owners love their neighborhood and tion of Pittsburgh where Rogers lived in media stations have reached out to me time, and I don’t think driverless cars don’t want to leave, so moving up or the late 1950s and early 1960s with his since this house was listed, and the im- were something anyone thought of,” said downsizing is [hard] since many homes wife before he got his big break in chil- pact Mister Rogers has had on the world. Corcoran. “The majority of houses are needed are not single-story houses. There dren’s TV programming. He reached international status, and so not new, but the established neighbor- is also a need for houses that can accom- During his time in the house, Rog- has Squirrel Hill,” said Corcoran. “We hood offers architecture and charm, tree- modate multiple generations, as some ers worked as a puppeteer and organist had 16 showings in two days and multi- lined sidewalks, and walkability – all family members will visit and stay for while getting a degree from the Pitts- ple offers, and now an accepted bid.” features buyers want. They love the con- months to help out,” said Corcoran. burgh Theological Seminary. The family Other agents agree that this house is venience to work and play, and the close “Even though there are and always will moved in 1966. likely to move fast, given its fame, con- vicinity to three major parks.” be challenges, Squirrel Hill is a beautiful, According to a report in Next Pitts- dition and price. Squirrel Hill was rocked by a shooting friendly, diverse neighborhood. I think burgh, Rogers was known to perform “What a gem,” said Cedric Stewart, a at the Tree of Life Synagogue in October Mister Rogers would still be proud.” puppet shows for local kids here and con- real estate agent with Keller Williams 2018 which killed 11 people. ### sidered this home to be his favorite in the Capital Properties. “This tragic shooting rocked the neigh- Source: “A Startling Peek Inside Mis- Steel City area. “This home is in surprisingly good borhood, but Squirrel Hill was deter- ter Rogers’ Real-Life House—and Neigh- At 100 years-old, this brick house shape, considering its age, and the mined to remember the deceased, over- borhood—Today” by Jennifer Kelly Ged- is a bit of a relic, but it’s been updated amount of space and charm the place come, and stay strong,” Corcoran recalls. des (April 15, 2021), realtor.com.

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River Valley Agent Spotlight . . . Lambertville RealtyLLC Municipal Utility Authority Board Member Lambertville Historical Society We live here. We work here. You’ll find, through our Board Member Lambertville reputation, expertise and knowledge, we are invested in Chamber, our work and our community. We love what we do, and Street Clean-up Commitee would appreciate the opportunity to guide you home. Member Holly A. Havens www.RiverValleyInfo.com Broker Associate 45 North Main Street 110 Main Street 16 West Bridge Street Licensed in NJ and PA Lambertville, NJ Flemington, NJ New Hope, PA 609-841-2373 direct 609-397-3007 908-751-7000 215-321-3228 [email protected] April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page D3 (35) Page D4 (36) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page D5 (37) AMAZING RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

RIVERVILLAGE RiverVillage is a unique cluster of four condominiums being sold as one private property. The main riverfront condo is over 4,000 square feet on 2 floors with spectacular water views! Sitting on the long terrace or upstairs balcony one can view the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, all of Lambertville, summer fireworks and dragon boat exercises. The condo below has the same spectacular river views and its own separate terraces. All units are three bedrooms and 2 – 4 baths. With the exception of one condo, all have fantastic riverfront views from the decks, terraces and windows. All Condos share river access by a ramp and concrete dock, as well as a lower level entertaining area. Currently Owner resides in main condo while 3 other units are fully rented and bring in $7,750 in rent every month. RiverVillage is ideal for a family compound, ownership with additional income or an opportunity to sell individual condos in the future. Located on coveted North Main Street and part of the New Hope/Solebury School District, RiverVillage is an investment opportunity that will never come along again and practically a guaranteed return on investment as the years past. The chance to buy four spacious river front homes for the price of one, is truly, the last of its kind. $3,995,000

For additional information or a private tour contact Addison Wolfe Art Mazzei at 610.428.4885, or Nicole Curran at 215.801.1935 Real Estate Addison Wolfe Real Estate, 550 Union Square, New Hope, PA 18938 A BOUTIQUE REAL ESTATE FIRM WITH GLOBAL CONNECTIONS Office: 215.862.5500 • AddisonWolfe.com Page D6 (38) Bucks County Herald April 29, 2021 EnvisioningEnvisioning a space a space that that alignsaligns with with your your lifestyle lifestyle Architectural design involves incorporate them into a sophisti- a deep understanding of clients’ cated design that considers both aspirations, as well as thoughtful function and form. Their designs consideration of budget and sched- engage with the site’s surroundings, ule needs. From custom residential blurring the boundary between the estates to reimagined commercial structure and environment. spaces, Alpha Genesis develops As a team of accomplished archi- and execute unique designs to align tects and designers, Alpha Genesis with clients’ aspirations and serve works to bring a comprehensive ap- as an extension of their lifestyle. proach to the design-build process. Alpha Genesis offers versatile Working with a design-build ar- architectural services that encom- chitectural team ensures a holistic, pass residential and commercial unified approach that seamlessly projects. Their services include incorporates architecture and inte- conceptual renderings, architectural rior design that are fluidly execut- design, interior design, construction ed in the construction phase. Their documents, and construction man- extensive unified services allow for agement. Though based in New cohesive planning, including land Hope, PA they maintain a diverse use, permitting, permit sequencing, portfolio of work nationally with a and construction sequencing. focus on high end design builds. All of Alpha Genesis projects As a lifestyle company, custom- are identifiable for their ambition ization and collaboration are es- and exuberance, extending from sential to designing a project that the conceptual idea down to each transforms a space into something detail. more personal. The Alpha Genesis Submitted by team takes one’s aspirations and Alpha Genesis Design

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SOPHISTICATED COUNTRY $1,875,000 RIVERWALK $1,895,000 TO $1,975,000 RABBIT RUN $1,695,000 Rare opportunity to own a new build in Solebury. This 3,700 sq ft home, sited on Six exceptionally designed and constructed townhomes on Main Street This property is turnkey with a quick close. Walk to town and don’t worry 2.1 acres, offers single floor living at its best. Features hardwood floors, gourmet in New Hope Boro - 3600+ square feet of superbly crafted luxury about parking. Includes high-end kitchen including Wolf appliances, custom kitchen w/granite counters, custom cabinetry, and a large center island. nestled on the banks of the Towpath across from the Delaware River. closet built-ins, storage, custom cabinetry, private elevator, custom window Evan Walton 215.327.4709 or Art Mazzei 610.428.4885 Jay Ginsberg 215.431.1199 treatments, stone patios w/a water feature, and a full house gas generator.

AUTUMN TRACE $2,499,000 PAXSON RIDGE $2,295,000 GREENWICH FARM $1,200,000 Custom Zaveta home on 4 acres in Solebury. This home features 6 beds, 6 baths, Bucks County estate home located in Solebury Township is a winner of the EQUINE ENTHUSIAST: Greenwich Farm is a rare find, combining 20 home theater, wine room and an in-law suite. Extensive hardscape, pool w/ Pinnacle Award for Custom Homes over $2 million. This 5 bedroom home is acres of pastures, a modern custom post-and-beam home, a 13+ stall travertine decking, and fire pit. Easy access to New Jersey, NYC and Philadelphia. beautifully appointed featuring a series of covered porches, decks and balconies. barn with an indoor riding arena and spectacular panoramic views. Evan Walton 215.327.4709 or Christa Conte 215.962.5971 Margo Busund 215.801.2977 or Art Mazzei 610.428.4885 Megan Waits 215.264.9144 WATER FRONT

HESSIAN WATERS $495,000 THE DUANE HOMSTEAD $1,795,000 LOGAN SQUARE $370,000 This rare 13 acre building parcel is a hidden gem. The parcel has Sited majestically, at an elevated location amidst 67 fertile farmland In this commercial hub is a 1,357 square foot retail space perfectly it’s own private entry bridge that traverses the Lockatong Creek. acres. The Bedminster countryside moves in all directions and the designed for an office space, mortgage company, wealth management Kingwood Twp, NJ. open land provides ample opportunity for agrarian pursuits and/or a office, insurance or a myriad of other commercial uses. Sharon Pratt 215.820.6301 serious equestrian facility.

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BUCKINGHAM GREEN $1,435,000 FRENCH COUNTRY HOLLOW $1,550,000 SUMMIT TRACE $299,900 One of the last large parcels of land (57 acres) is now on the market. With a well executed design and superior craftsmanship this custom Beautifully updated end-unit townhouse in Summit Trace! Lovely open The zoning is R-1 and the geological study permits septic mounds and built French Country style home, by premium builder John Arrow, is floorplan with easy access to private rear deck and back yard is perfect spray irrigation. Located on Route 202 in Buckingham, just minutes from located on a private cul-de-sac surrounded by Lookaway Golf Club. for indoor- outdoor living! Doylestown Proper and 15 minutes to New Hope. Explore the possibilities. Laurie Madaus 203.948.5157 Greg Dwornikowski 215.534.7347

THE COUNTRY HOUSE $895,000 ELY ROAD RETREAT $1,499,000 STONEY HILL $2,500/MO Don’t miss this mixed-use charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath stone If you are seeking a private, and tranquil atmosphere, look no further. An One bedroom guest house on Stoney Hill Road. Just a short walk farmhouse located in New Hope. This home sits on 1.68 acres in the impressive wrap-around porch complete with a jetted hot-tub overlooks a from downtown New Hope. Private guest house with attached 1 car New Hope-Solebury School District. babbling brook, making this 4+ acre property a true Bucks County retreat. garage. High end finished throughout. Donna Lacey 215.534.9143 Revi Haviv 845.492.1315 Nick Esser 646.745.5460

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