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Store partnership C3 Volume 19 www.buckscountyherald.com Number 22 [email protected] Development Planning board of former okays property Intelligencer investigations site advances Stockton Inn, school, park Freda R. Savana proposed for redevelopment Kathryn Finegan Clark Plans for an apartment and retail complex at the former site of The Intelligencer newspaper at 333 N. Broad St. in Doylestown Borough The Stockton Borough Planning Board on have moved a step closer to fruition. Tuesday directed its consultant to take a first step The borough’s planning commission recom- in a redevelopment process that could radically mended approval of the ambitious development change the face of the tiny riverside town. that includes 224 one- and two-bedroom apart- It could turn the centuries-old Stockton Inn, ments and 10,700-square-feet of office or retail Rodgers and Hart’s “small hotel with a wishing space on the ground floor of the project’s three well,” into a huge entertainment conglomerate. buildings. Parking space will be underneath. Joanna Slagle, the board’s professional plan- Borough council is expected to review the ner, will prepare a preliminary investigation re- project in April. port (PIR) of three properties Avon Road Part- Support for Villanova-based developer, Cor- ners LP wants to buy and transform into what nerstone Tracy’s plan was not unanimous, with could be a tourist mecca. planning commission member Heather Mahaley In a recent letter to residents the New York- opposing it. While saying she liked the plan, based organization promised to enhance the Mahaley objected to the density and questioned town and provided a video promising “a rebirth the affordability of the rents, which, developers of Stockton.” Some residents viewed the video said, will be determined by the market. as a done deal when it is merely the developer’s The borough’s deputy manager, Phil Eh- vision of the final outcome of the project. So far, linger, said in earlier comments, that the issues the developer has asked borough council only to of affordability and density are on the minds consider redevelopment as a planning tool for the of many in the borough, including planners. site. Continued on page C7 Avon Road Partners is intending to buy the fabled and historic Stockton Inn built in 1710, restore and expand it to include a 100-seat restau- FREDA SAVANA rant, build a connecting three-story hotel and a Hilltown’s Wawa set 1,000-seat tented amphitheater for the perform- ing arts. for opening soon Landmark refurbished In addition, a wellness center would be added later, according to the intended buyers, a family Chris Ruvo The nonprofit County Theater in Doylestown, which has been closed for a firm involved in gaming, technology, media and year during construction, raised its restored sign aloft last week as renova- real estate projects. The partners are JB Berman A long-awaited new “Super Wawa” could tions and expansion close in on the finish. and her brother, Alan Berman. soon be opening its doors in Hilltown, accord- Continued on page C6 ing to township officials. Complications related to COVID-19 paused construction on the project at the bustling in- tersection of Route 113 and Route 313, which Helping hand from strangers caused some locals to wonder if the project would ever be built. The answer came in the autumn of 2020, can make all the difference when construction resumed. Now, with spring on the horizon, the Wawa could be just weeks Freda R. Savana man known for offering rides to folks from welcoming customers, said Hilltown he sees walking in dangerous situa- Township Manager Lorraine Leslie. As Jared Della Ratta navigated his tions, came to Ratta’s rescue. “We understand that construction at Wawa way along a sliver of icy ground on “I pulled over and asked him where is moving along quite nicely,” Leslie said. “It’s the edge of a snow-covered Route 313 he was going, and he said, to work. I our understanding that they are hoping to be last month, he could never have imag- told him to hop in and I’d give him a open in late March or early April.” ined how his life was about to change. ride. I assumed I would be taking him That timeline isn’t set in stone, though. And, The 25-year-old’s only goal that into Doylestown somewhere.” But, it Wawa will need an occupancy permit to get frigid day was to make it to his job, turned out Ratta was walking to Ped- business going, something that has not been some 10 miles away. dler’s Village, at least 10 miles away, Continued on page C7 His harrowing walk ended though where he works as a cook. His car had With his car repaired, Jared Della Ratta no lon- when the kindness of a stranger in- broken down and he was saving all he ger has to walk 10 miles to his job. tervened. David Curle, a Doylestown Continued on page C7 Pineville Tavern petitions Book explores years from Shamrock Count 1683 through World War II is back for 2021 for greenhouse dining area It’s time again for the Herald’s annu- Chris Ruvo sor Jane Magne described as a green- “American Hometown” al “Count the Shamrocks” contest. house with open sides on the estab- To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on With roots dating back to pre-Rev- lishment’s patio. focuses on Perkasie March 17, seven shamrocks are olutionary War times, the Pineville “The purpose is to allow for more hidden in photographs in this issue of Tavern has managed to evolve while outside seating,” Magne said. A new book about Perkasie Borough com- the Herald. Count the shamrocks to be maintaining its historic character. Representatives for the Pineville bines original research, first hand accounts, and eligible for a raffle of prizes donated by Now, the Wrightstown restaurant is are expected to discuss their plan with primary sources in the first narrative account of the following local businesses: looking to do so again to give would-be the board of supervisors at the board’s one of Bucks County’s most iconic towns. Wild Birds Unlimited Buckingham; visitors more in-person dining options Monday, March 8 work session meet- “An American Hometown (1683-1945),” re- Doylestown Historical Society; Cut to in the age of COVID-19 and beyond. ing. That meeting will occur virtually, searched and written by historian Scott Bomboy, Perfection; New Hope Photo; Little’s; Proprietors of the Pineville want to and the public can stream it looks at how Perkasie was created by the cigar Peddler’s Village restaurants; author construct what Wrightstown Supervi- Continued on page C6 boom in the Victorian age, and how it survived Roy Ziegler; Bergin’s Chocolates; losing its main business to remain a vital town Ten Thousand Villages, Basil Band- through World War II. wagon and Iron Bound Cider Farm. Expenses pile up for snow clearing The project, he said, started in a Bucks County More prizes will be added before the Community College Historic Preservation pro- drawing. Springfield Township sees $120,000 cost gram in 2015 and continued through a graduate To enter, readers can send the page program at Arizona State University. While oth- numbers where shamrocks are locat- Barrie-John Murphy Manager Jason Wager also told the er books had been written about Perkasie, the ed with name and contact information Feb. 26 supervisors’ meeting that the academic research used facts and data to supple- to Springfield will have to dig deep road department has spent 384 hours ment the borough’s story of growth and survival. [email protected], call into its savings following a succes- prepping and cleaning up the more “Census data showed Perkasie was the 215-794-2802 or mail to the Herald, sion of sizable, middling and nuisance than 60 miles of roads. fifth-fastest growing town in Pennsylvania be- 5761 Lower York Road, P.O. Box 685, snow events. Roadmaster Richard W. Pursell Jr. tween 1890 and 1910,” Bomboy said, noting that Lahaska 18931. More than 10 winter events have reported that the road crew had the most nearly half of its workers were in the cigar indus- Winners will be announced in the struck the township since January, trouble navigating Springtown, specifi- try at one time. “Like other towns in the North March 11 edition. costing taxpayers nearly $120,000 for cally Church, Center and Chapel Penn Railroad valley region, the cigar business material and labor costs. Township Continued on page C7 Continued on page C7

Chatterbox A2 Arts C8 Environmental groups applaud Looking forward to May, local Op-ed A6,7 Entertainment Basin Commission action candidates announce entries Sports B1 C9 Local environmental organizations could Local candidates announce they will run Dining C2 not contain their pleasure learning that the in May Primary Election. So far entries have Business C5 Real Estate Delaware River Basin Commission had ruled been made for mayors, school board, Bucks Obituaries B6,C4 Classified against hydrofracking in the Delaware River County Court of Common Pleas judges and Classified C6 Homes Basin. a magesterial judge. There’s also an opinion Crossword C7 Section The action took place Feb. 25. piece by a candidate for governor. Page A4 Page A3 Artists of Yardley C8 Page A2 (2) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021

Pa. Horticultural Society The 19 distinct gardens at Mead- owbrook Farm are reimagined each hires associate director year, highlighting seasonal interest, for Meadowbrook Farm and serving as a natural habitat for bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and The Pennsylvania Horticultur- other pollinators. al Society (PHS) has hired Daniel Scott as the new associate director of its PHS Meadowbrook Farm pub- TruMark employees lic garden in Jenkintown. spread kindness PHS Meadowbrook Farm is a 25-acre property bequeathed to the In a world of social distancing, organization in 2004 by the late J. wearing masks and uncertainty Liddon Pennock Jr. Pennock, an small gestures can make a differ- avid gardener, lived with his wife at ence. the property through the 1900s, and To celebrate Random Acts of was a PHS fixture as both judge and Kindness Week, Feb. 14 through participant at the Philadelphia Flow- Feb. 20, TruMark Financial Credit er Show. Union employees voted and made In his role at Meadowbrook Farm, donations to nine local organi- Scott will lead a team of devoted zations that help individuals and public horticulture professionals families experiencing difficulties committed to sharing the proper- including Family Service Associa- ty’s beauty with all people, guided tion of Bucks County. by PHS’s belief that gardening, and “Simple acts of kindness can horticulture belong to everyone. He make a difference, especially when will manage and lead operations in- people are searching for connection Pine Run celebrates health care heroes cluding strategic planning; garden and hope. TruMark Financial em- and grounds management; commu- ployees recognized the great work Pine Run Retirement Community has erected a large sign on its campus on Ferry Road in nity outreach; and activation of ed- these organizations do and wanted Doylestown Township to celebrate the daily commitment and dedication of their health care ucational programming and events. to help further their mission,” said heroes. Here, some of Pine Run’s housekeeping staff show off the sign. The public garden is free and Richard F. Stipa, TruMark finan- open to the public April to October. cial chief executive officer.

Camille Granito Mancuso: Chatterbox Hanging on the horizon Life is so full. Most of us are world’s hazards and most people some of my family posted pic- ones. Yet, we’re blessed to still entered without a mask and stood busier than ever now just trying also dealing with increasing tures of Christmases past. They be here to wrangle with today’s next to me. I overtly turned my to keep up with the changes and difficulty in achieving financial talked about their longing to be challenges. We hurt and wait and full back to him, then removed stay safe – and not just from the stability, we all just keep on with each other, to enjoy our may feel discouraged, but we’re myself to the back corner of the virus. Though we’re all strug- trucking. It demonstrates the best family’s traditions and embrace here. We’ll beat this malaise and pickup area. He proceeded to gling with its impact – physical, of what’s great about the human the family’s newest baby. Our yearning if we remain smart, true lean his unmasked face over the financial, practical, emotional spirit around the world, and it’s family, in total, hasn’t gathered in and tough. Our visits may be counter full of pizza, asking the and psychological, we’re also also what creates our wonderful person, in over a year. distanced, masked and brief, but cashier to repeat his total. No em- struggling with the ordinary and Americans’ quilt. Next week, America marks a we know just being here is a gift ployee asked him to cover up. We daily things we’ve always had to Today, I learned a new word: year of quarantine. Since then, and the perfect reason to remain wonder if these people are mak- deal with. hireath. It’s a Welsh word that, many American hugs have been steadfast. ing a statement, are oblivious, Our hands are full, and our when pronounced correctly, even virtual, many parties have been We also have to accept those or simply in denial. Perhaps, the hearts may get heavy. Yet, we sounds like wisdom. It translates Zoomed, and too much has been who defy sensibility. Recently, I poor chap just forgot his mask in who still struggle with these to the longing for that which sacrificed to the virus. Still, went into a public restaurant for the car. Yet, he made no attempt things are the lucky ones because comes from our past and is no we are the lucky ones, because take-out; it’s something we’ve to cover his face in any way. For we survive, and while we survive longer part of the world; it’s our millions of us have lost far more done only six times in the last anyone who struggles to keep the our hope lives. Today, despite this life’s memories. Also, today, than moments; we’ve lost loved year. A tall, older gentleman quarantine rules, it’s dishearten- ing to see what may be apathy or merely the lack of habit. Whatever the reason, we are over 500,000 dead to date. Of Daydreaming of Spring? course, we all understand that number may be slightly skewed, Come In And Check Out Our Huge Inventory and that totally accurate data Of 2021 Flower & Vegetable Seed Packets can’t possibly be assembled on any national scale. Still, And Seed Starting Supplies we know it’s somewhere in the ballpark, so each of us should Agway • Onions • Potatoes continue, if not improve, our • Pansies • Helleborus self-defense activities because, it SeedWay • Forsythia does save lives. • Pussy Willow With all good intentions and Botanical Interests • Early Perennials despite everything, we move forward. It’s imperative. It’s all Burpee we can do. We steel ourselves and handle all obstacles even Livingston while we’re still surrounded by high level stress every day. We Rohrer rally ourselves, and distraction is vital to survival. We’re phoning friends, and reading and cooking more. We watch more television as it’s fairly innocuous, and Dublin Agway programming streams at the Rt. 313, Dublin, PA • 215-249-3117 continual ready. Of course, Zen Mon-Sat 8-7, Fri 8-8, Sun 9-5 is tough to find on the tube as we search for anything that isn’t war, murder, or people behaving badly for cash on reality programming. Thank goodness, there’s public television and a few stations airing programming from Amer- ica’s past, helping to satisfy our “hireath.” Whatever it takes, we’ve got to do it. It’s tough for those of us still standing – we all get that, but we are still here. We still work, pick up any scattered pieces, dream on and carry on. We, who still have that blessing called hope … we are the lucky ones. The best and only way to honor everything that so many have sacrificed so much for is to do all the hard things we must do and survive to dance again. Hang in there.

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Environmental advocates applaud DRBC ruling Bridget Wingert new regulations for public comment Today’s final regulations highlight lock step with the other states in the of Living near Fracking,’” Karen by September. the critical role of the Delaware Riv- Delaware River Basin Commission Feridun wrote in an email message. Local environmental organiza- Food & Water Watch Executive er Basin Commission in managing to ban drilling and activities related “The chilling results show that fam- tions could not contain their pleasure Director Wenonah Hauter issued the shared water resources across polit- to natural gas development in the ba- ilies living near fracking operations learning that the Delaware River Ba- following statement: “A decade ago, ical boundaries and protecting the sin. ... The science is clear: as both have alarming levels of chemicals sin Commission had ruled against we saw the dirty energy industry was watershed’s surface water, forest and the EPA and other water quality reg- like xylene, ethylbenzene, styrene, hydrofracking in the Delaware River eager to exploit a region that supplies groundwater resources,” said Beth ulators, including the Susquehanna toluene, and others in their bodies, in Basin. The action took place Feb. 25. drinking water to millions of people Brown, director of Audubon’s Dela- River Basin Commission, have not- their air, and in their water.” “PennFuture applauds the historic across four states – and we took ac- ware River Watershed Program. ed, there is no support to any claim Protesting that the Delaware Riv- and necessary step taken today by tion. Grassroots activists stopped a “Audubon commends the DRBC that drilling results in widespread er Basin ruling was not enough, the Delaware River Basin Commis- plan to frack the Delaware, and never and its role in taking a science-based impacts to drinking water, rivers or Feridun wrote, “How much more sion to ban fracking within the ba- stopped fighting until today’s victory approach to managing water quality groundwater.” evidence does Gov. Wolf need to sin,” said PennFuture President and was assured.” and quantity in the basin – through Barr said, “This was a political provide the same protection to Penn- CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo. “As the The National Audubon Society programs like Special Protection decision uninformed by science.” sylvanians in the shale fields he was agency responsible for managing the noted that the ruling sends a message Waters, robust monitoring programs Coalition to Wolf: “How Much prepared to provide to people in the water supply for 13 million people, that the Delaware River Watershed and technical modeling – to ensure More Evidence for a Statewide Ban Delaware River Basin four years the DRBC today acted responsibly, is vitally important for drinking wa- drinking water reliability and quali- on Fracking Do You Need?” ago?” within its authority, and in the best ter, bird habitat and communities, all ty,” said Suzanne Biemiller, execu- The Better Patch Coalition ob- The Better Path Coalition, ac- interests of both public health and of which face the increasing negative tive director of Audubon Mid-Atlan- jected that not enough is being done cording to its website, is a statewide the environment.” impacts of climate change. tic. in Pennsylvania. “Environmental coalition “forging a path to a clean, Bonomo regretted that DRBC “Beloved waterfowl like Amer- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Health News released the findings renewable energy future for Penn- withdrew its proposed regulations ican Black Ducks rely on a healthy Business and Industry opposed the of its two-year investigation into ex- sylvania and a government that puts regarding interbasin water transfers Delaware River Watershed ecosys- action. President and CEO Gene posures of families in southwestern the people’s interests before those of and fracking wastewater treatment tem to survive – just as communities Barr said, “We are extremely dis- Pennsylvania to fracking chemicals the fossil fuel and petrochemical in- within the basin. DRBC will issue do across the four watershed states. appointed to see Gov. Wolf vote in called ‘Fractured: The Body Burden dustries.” DRBC votes to prohibit hydraulic fracking in basin The Delaware River Basin Com- HVHF in the Delaware River Basin the Delaware River Basin Conserva- “After careful analysis and con- region’s recreational and natural re- mission (DRBC) has approved a final in order to control future pollution, tion Act, a bill I introduced and which sideration of the unique geographic, sources and ecology.” rule prohibiting high volume hydrau- protect the public health and preserve was passed by Congress in 2016, by geologic and hydrologic character- “DRBC received tens of thou- lic fracturing (HVHF) in the basin. the waters of the basin for uses in helping to ensure that the watershed istics of the Delaware River Basin, sands of comments, letters, and pe- The action was adopted with the accordance with the Comprehensive and water resources of the basin will DRBC Commissioners acted today titions from a diverse cross section four Basin state commissioners vot- Plan. be protected from these potential under the authority of the Delaware of the public from within the basin ing in the affirmative and the feder- By a separate Resolution for the sources of pollution,” said Delaware River Basin Compact to protect the and beyond,Tambini said. “These al commissioner, representing the Minutes, the commissioners direct- Gov. John Carney. water resources of the basin, the comments, along with additional Army Corps of Engineers, abstain- ed DRBC Executive Director Steve “As the federal commissioner, I source of drinking water for millions scientific and technical literature and ing. Tambini no later than September represent the different missions of the of Pennsylvanians. Having support- reports, studies, findings and conclu- In a separate action, the com- 30, to develop and formally propose many federal agencies with responsi- ed this effort since I was a candidate sions of other government agencies missioners directed the executive amendments to the Comprehensive bility in the Delaware Basin. As part for governor of Pennsylvania, I am on the impacts of HVHF on water director to propose amendments to Plan and DRBC Water Code to up- of the voting process, we solicit input proud to join with other DRBC Com- resources, were reviewed and evalu- update rules concerning importation date regulations concerning inter-ba- from a team of federal agencies and missioners in preserving the water re- ated by the DRBC staff and the com- of wastewater from outside the basin sin transfers of water and wastewater. the White House. Due to the recent sources of this unique region for gen- missioners.” and exportation of basin waters. The “As DRBC chair, I welcome this administration transition, this co- erations to come,” said Pennsylvania The DRBC is an interstate-federal second action was adopted by unani- opportunity to provide the fullest pro- ordination has not been completed Gov. Tom Wolf. government agency created in 1961 mous vote of the commissioners. tection to the more than 13 million and we thus abstained from today’s New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy by concurrent compact legislation, Both actions were taken at a public people who rely upon the Delaware vote,” said Brigadier Gen. Thomas J. said, “Fracking poses significant marking the first time that the feder- meeting Feb. 25. River Basin’s waters for their drink- Tickner, commander, North Atlantic risks to the water resources of the al government and a group of states Resolution No. 2021-01 amends ing water. This collaborative multi- Division, United States Army Corps Delaware River Basin, and prohibit- joined as equal partners in a river ba- the commission’s Comprehensive state [and federal] action through the of Engineers. (Tickner serves as the ing high volume hydraulic fracturing sin planning, development, and regu- Plan and Water Code to prohibit DRBC also complements the goals of commission’s current vice chair.) in the Basin is vital to preserving our latory agency. Old Easton Road Bridge wins award The Old Easton Road Bridge over ects in the nation. This project was 26 projects and 12 honorable men- ident and CEO Bob Risser, “Each All winning projects will be show- Pine Run in Plumstead Township has honored for Best Bridge with a Main tions for design excellence in build- year, the PCI Design Awards pro- cased at the 2021 PCI Convention in won a Precast/Prestressed Concrete Span up to 75 Feet. ing and transportation categories. gram demonstrates that precast con- New Orleans, La., with an event on Institute 2021 Design Award. A luxury multi-family community, “Once again, the precast concrete crete is not only a practical solution May 21. They also will be highlight- Each year, a jury of architects, a major league baseball stadium, and industry has put its best foot forward to many construction challenges, but ed in PCI publications, including PCI engineers, and construction experts world famous causeway highlight and has delivered many inspiring and also a head-turning aesthetic solu- Journal, Ascent, and ASPIRE maga- honors the best precast concrete proj- this year’s awards. Judges awarded impressive projects,” said PCI Pres- tion.” zines. Energy professionals to convene at ninth annual briefing As Pennsylvania’s legislative ergy briefing include a network policies and opportunities at the Grigalonis. investments into renewable en- session takes on key measures af- of energy professionals from 13 state and national level, including The Commonwealth’s key en- ergy and greenhouse gas reduc- fecting energy consumption and counties who gather regularly to the status of alternative energy in- ergy players will interact with tions. emissions, businesses from 13 promote the growth of the smart centives. facilities managers, energy pro- Paul Spiegel, chair of CCEDC’s counties are preparing to gather energy industry in the region. “This is always a must-attend fessionals, building owners, de- Smart Energy Initiative, said, for the Chester County Economic Presented virtually on Tuesday, event for business leaders looking velopers, municipality managers “Everyone that uses energy can Development Council’s ninth an- Feb. 23 by CCEDC’s Smart En- to get a leg up on energy trends and sanitation managers as they benefit from learning more about nual energy briefing. ergy Initiative, the briefing will in Pennsylvania,” says CCEDC tackle key issues. Speakers will how to transition to renewable en- Attendees of the annual en- forecast 2021 energy markets, Chief Operating Officer Michael share their perspectives on strong ergy.” Page A4 (4) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021

Local candidates declare for May 18 Primary Election John Burke announces bid Pennsbury School Board for Newtown Borough mayor candidates join the race Constable and former Borough ident. That is what I did as a council The Falls Township and Low- a Pennsbury graduate, is assistant Councilman John S. Burke, 52, has member and constable, and what I er Makefield/Yardley Democratic principal of the Pen Ryn School. She announced his candidacy for mayor promise to do as mayor.” Committees have announced their earned her M.A.Ed. at LaSalle Uni- of Newtown Borough in the upcom- John and Marybeth Burke have candidates for the Pennsbury School versity. Her two children are current ing municipal elections. two daughters, Erin, graduated from Board in this year’s May 18 Primary and former Pennsbury students. “My wife and I are so fortunate Council Rock North and pursuing a Election. Joshua Waldorf, a 23-year resi- to have lived in Newtown Borough degree in early education, and Brid- Local elected Democratic commit- dent of Lower Makefield, is a local for nearly a quarter of a century. We get, also a Council Rock North grad- teepersons endorsed this full slate of small business owner. He earned his raised our children here, involved uate who is pursuing her degree in candidates for the two seats in Region M.S.B. at Johns Hopkins University ourselves in local activities, and give communications. 1, one seat in Region 2, and three seats and is vice president of the Pennsbury our time to local civic groups work- Burke, a manager with Novartis in Region 3. School Board. His two children are ing to make our community stron- Pharmaceuticals, is a youth sports “These candidates are highly qual- Pennsbury graduates. ger,” Burke said. “Newtown Bor- coach for St. Andrews Cross Coun- ified and experienced, and they are Region 2: ough is the epitome of small-town try and Track and Field teams and personally invested in and dedicated Justine Wallace, Falls Township, America – a place where people put has been a supporter of “Shop with a to making Pennsbury the absolute best a Pennsbury High graduate, earned aside politics and partisan bickering Cop” Newtown and the Lone Survi- it can be for our communities,” said her B.S. at NYU and her M.S.Ed. in JOHN BURKE Lower Makefield/Yardley Democrat- education policy at the University of to address issues that affect every res- vor Foundation. ic Committee Chair Karen Vander Pennsylvania, and has taught in New Laan York City schools. JeffRocco, chair of the Falls Town- Region 3: ship Democrats, added “This diverse Jeannine Delwiche, Falls Town- Attorney Dianne Magee running group will add fresh perspectives to ship, earned her Ph.D. in psychology the board so we can build on the prog- at Cornell University, was formerly for Bucks judgeship ress the district has achieved over the a tenured professor at the Ohio State past several years. University and is currently a medical Attorney Dianne C. Magee has Woman of the Year for Advoca- “Nearly all of our candidates are writer. announced her candidacy for the cy and Civic Engagement, Magee parents of children who are attending Linda Palsky, Lower Makefield, Bucks County Court of Common serves on the board for Big Brothers or have graduated from Pennsbury a registered nurse, was previously Pleas. Big Sisters of Bucks County and is schools,” Rocco said. “Two are Penns- a Pennsbury School Board director Magee has more than 36 years of the president of the Bucks County bury graduates themselves. They will from 1999 to 2011 and was appointed professional and community service SPCA, among many other commu- also represent the concerns of resi- to fill a vacancy on the board in 2020. in Bucks County. nity service involvements. dents without children or with children Her three children are Pennsbury A graduate of Stanford Universi- With a goal of improving justice in private school or past school age.” graduates. ty and Duke Law School, Magee, a in Bucks County, Magee said she Both chairpersons stated that these Dr. Joanna Steere, Falls Township, resident of Plumstead Township, has looks to take her lifelong endeavor candidates are seeking Democratic formerly served as a pathologist at the spent her career serving the Bucks of service to the bench so that she and Republican voters’ support in the Hospital of the University of Pennsyl- County community, both personally may better serve the community. Primary Election. vania, and is a lifelong literacy advo- and professionally. DIANNE MAGEE “As a respected authority on elder Region 1: cate. Her two children are Pennsbury Magee is an attorney with Grim, issues,” Magee said, “she would be Lois Lambing, Lower Makefield, students. Biehn & Thatcher, emphasizing in for the Bucks County Area Agency the first judge in Bucks County with estate and trust administration, estate on Aging, she now is the solicitor this longstanding knowledge and planning, elder law, and Orphans’ for the Bucks County Recorder of understanding of the growing chal- Court litigation and adoptions. Deeds office. lenges faced by our most vulnerable David Applebaum bids After serving for almost 20 years The Bucks County YWCA 2019 citizens.” for Yardley mayor David Appelbaum, an IT profes- sional and president of the nonprofit Magisterial District Judge Petrucci Experience Yardley, announced he is running for mayor of Yardley Bor- ough. As mayor, his top priority will will seek reelection be to create a partnership between lo- Magisterial District Judge Michael that brings all fifth-grade students in cal leaders and government continu- W. “Mick” Petrucci will seek reelec- Council Rock School District into the ing to find ways to elevate Yardley. tion to the bench one day after the courtroom.Working with local police, “My mission is to improve the fifthanniversary of his original swear- Petrucci also brought the national quality of life for the residents, to ing-in. Petrucci is serving in his first “Shop With A Cop” program to the attract visitors through our events so term after winning election to fill the local community. that we become another destination seat left vacant by the passing of Dis- A successful local businessman for tourists to discover great things trict Judge Donald Nasshorn. who founded Petrucci’s Ice Cream about Bucks County,” Appelbaum CINDY FATSIS “I am proud that during my first while still in high school, he built it said. DAVID APPLEBAUM term I have kept the promises I made into a 65-store franchise in 12 states. As president of Experience Yard- ute 20,000 masks to local business- five years ago by running a fair and ef- Petrucci, 46, is married to Karen, ley, he organizes local events includ- es so people could shop safely. At a ficient court, putting the safety of our a registered nurse. They have a son, ing “Music on Main” and “Canal-O- time when masks were sometimes families first, and coming down from Anthony, who is pursuing a degree Ween.” Most recently he put together hard to find, the partnership delivered the bench to make our local court MICHAEL PETRUCCI in business management from Bucks the Greetings From Yardley mural. masks to local police, fire, and medi- an active part of our community,” County Community College and a As the current president of Ex- cal emergency personnel as well. Petrucci said. taken part in continuing education daughter, Angela, who is pursuing a perience Yardley, Appelbaum has Appelbaum, 56, and his wife, Lar- Petrucci’s court has handled near- and training in areas such as medical degree in early childhood education worked with local business owners isa, a biochemist with Merck, have ly 20,000 docket cases with Petrucci marijuana, DUI, mental health, and from West Chester University to help Yardley navigate the unique lived in Yardley since 2008. Two presiding over approximately 5,000 prescription drug abuse; and, partici- Magisterial District Court 07-2-07 challenges posed by the pandemic. children, Emily and Isaac, are Penns- hearings. pated in D.A.R.E. graduation ceremo- covers the Borough of Newtown and In October he teamed up with The bury graduates now taking gap years He has performed over 500 wed- nies, the Bucks County Mock Trial the townships of Newtown, Upper Spearhead Group, a local design and from college. Stepdaughter Vera is ding ceremonies for local couples; competition, and the education tour Makefield and Wrightstown. manufacturing company, to distrib- an ER doctor in Atlantic City. Corr vies for judicial post Joe Gale: A Candidate’s Opinion Stephen A. Corr has announced ty School of Law (1992, J.D.), Corr Ohio and Florida. Gale brothers for state and national office his candidacy for judge on the Court was a member of the Moot Court Since 2001, Corr has represented In 2015, when the Montgomery encouraged me to run for gover- of Common Pleas of Bucks County. Board and was the 1992 champion of victims of the terrorist attacks on County Republican Committee nor and nearly just as many have A partner at Begley, Carlin & the Domenick L. Gabrielli National September 11, 2001. chose a former board member of asked me to run for Senate. Mandio in Langhorne, Corr is a Family Law Moot Court Competi- Corr has served on the board of the Planned Parenthood and a tax delin- That is why I am announcing lifelong Republican who intends to tion held annually at Albany Law Bucks County Bar Association, and quent as their endorsed candidates my bid for Pennsylvania gover- cross-file and seek both the Republi- School. he was elected three times to serve for county commissioner, I was nor. In addition, we cannot allow can and Democrat nominations in the Corr’s practice focuses on civil on the Central Bucks School Board. outraged and decided to run unen- the other top-of-the-ticket race in May 18 primary. litigation in both state and federal He has also served on Warrington dorsed on the core values of moral 2022 to fall into the hands of the As an undergraduate at the Uni- courts. As lead trial counsel in more Township committees. character and fiscal responsibility Republican Party establishment. versity of Notre Dame (1989, B.A. than 70 jury trials, Corr has tried Corr and his wife, Lisa, of 28 to give Republicans a true pro-life Therefore, my brother and fellow History), Corr earned a scholarship cases to juries throughout southeast- years, have three daughters. Lisa is conservative choice in the primary. conservative outsider, Sean Gale, is as a student manager in the athletic ern Pennsylvania, including Bucks a guidance counselor in the Central Despite being smeared by the running for United States Senate. department. At Villanova Universi- County, as well as in New Jersey, Bucks School District. GOP establishment the Republican Although Sean and I will be primary voters of Montgomery charging into two different battles, County elected me to be their the foundation of each battle is the nominee for county commissioner. same: The only path to victory in By the grace of God and an each race is with a candidate who is unprecedented grassroots campaign, pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, I garnered enough support from Re- pro-small business, pro-shale, publicans, Independents and conser- pro-pipeline, pro-Trump and not vative Democrats to earn a position controlled, influenced or endorsed on the Montgomery County Board by Republican Party bosses. Right in your own backyard! of Commissioners at the age of 26. As governor, I will hold bad In 2016, I was honored to be the Republicans accountable not first elected official in Pennsylva- just by naming names, but by nia to endorse Donald Trump for supporting primary challenges president. I knew Donald Trump against those who undermine was a genuine conservative outsider a common-sense conservative who could win and shake up the agenda. This means eliminating system by disrupting the status quo. Pennsylvania’s 50 days of no-ex- We have witnessed the beginning cuse mail-in voting and mandating of a concerted effort by entrenched that photo-identification be shown politicians and party bosses to return at the polls on election day. the Republican Party to the failed In Washington, D.C., Sean Gale policies and platforms of the Bush, will bring a much needed con- Intelligent wealth management is your expectation — McCain and Romney era. To con- servative backbone to a federal tinue advancing the Trump move- government that is immersed in so why not work with credentialed, independent professionals right ment, we must remain committed pay-to-play politics and is quickly here in New Hope? to draining the swamp within the adopting the open-borders globalist GOP, which is best accomplished agenda of never-Trump Repub- John R. Augenblick, MBA, CFP® Megan J. Lottier, MST, CPA by winning Republican primaries. licans, radical left-wing Demo- Brian D. Booth, CFP® Craig E. Morgenstern, CFA, CFP® The mid-term elections of 2022 crats, and their friends overseas in Kenny B. Bauer, EA, CFP® Scott Kelley, MBA offer frustrated Pennsylvania Repub- socialist Europe and communist Rob T. Stephenson, AIF® Travis Roe-Raymond, CFA, CFP® lican voters a unique opportunity. China. Sean Gale will be the exact We cannot afford to replace opposite of RINO Pat Toomey. Mark T. Kelly, CPA, CAIA, MST Renee A Schuste, CFP® Gov. Wolf and Sen. Toom- Sean Gale and I will contin- Sam W. Feldbaum, MST, CFP® Alaina D. Masler, CFP® ey with establishment pup- ue outlining and articulating our pets or fake conservatives. plans to restore common-sense 267.983.6400 www.RockwoodWealth.com New Hope, PA In my travels across Penn- and end politics-as-usual in sylvania, countless people have Harrisburg and Washington. March 4, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page A5 (5) Church plans controlled burn of field Part of native grass and wildlife protection project One day between now and March 31, those in the vicinity of Oak Summit Road and Route 519 in Kingwood Township, N.J., are likely to see smoke billowing from a field as part of a forest management tool called a pre- scribed burn. The New Jersey Forest Fires Service (NJFFS) will be conduct- ing the “prescribed burn” for one hour on about 9 acres near the his- toric Old Stone Church, the home of the First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hunterdon County, to help encourage the growth of native warm-season grasses. The First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hunterdon County, According to NJFFS, the located in Kingwood Township, is transforming 10 acres beside its choice of what day to do the burn Members of the First UU Fel- historic home, the Old Stone Church, into a habitat for native wild- is dependent on factors including life and pollinators. The Old Stone Church in King- weather and ground conditions lowship of Hunterdon, Liz wood Township, which dates but would be completed before Johnson (foreground) and back to the early 1800s, features the end of burn season on March George Knoedl (background), The fellowship purchased the et under one of its two “winder” stately, two-story Gothic win- 31. prepare soil for planting as part acreage more than 15 years ago, staircases. There, on the wall, is a dows and two “winder” stair- Volunteers from the FUUFHC of a multi-year project aimed planning to build on it. That ex- handwritten note signed in 1838 cases. It is home to the First UU planted the native grasses in the at transforming 10 acres along pansion has since been shelved. by the church’s first minister. A Fellowship of Hunterdon Coun- summer of 2019 with the help of Oak Summit Road in Kingwood The farmer who had been farming visitor might also sit in a pew and ty, which is working to preserve a grant from the U.S. Department Township into a habitat for na- the land prior to the purchase con- gaze out of the two-story Gothic windows or survey its venerable the beauty of the church and the of Agriculture, Natural Resource tive wildlife and pollinators. tinued farming the land under in- 10 acres adjoining it. Conservation Service under its formal agreement with the church plaster walls. Environmental Quality Incentive until the restoration project began. The Old Stone Church was Program (EQIP) program. The ities. During this pause, a small The Old Stone Church, as well originally built by Presbyterians, fellowship owns the land and, as and dedicated group of masked the land around it, is a labor of but was purchased and restored by which will help the congregation part of a commitment to envi- and socially distanced volunteers love for the small congregation. the First Unitarian Fellowship in prioritize repair work. The project ronmental stewardship, the con- is painting and renovating the The fellowship successfully ob- the late 1980s. A member of the was one of the last grants awarded gregation voted to transform the church interior. tained a place for the church on congregation did extensive re- before the New Jersey Supreme 10 acres into a habitat for native “When we are able to hold both the New Jersey and Nation- search into the building’s history Court ruled in April 2018 that wildlife and pollinators. in-person services again, hopeful- al Registers of Historic Places. and completed the submissions state preservation grants could not The church volunteers planted ly later this year, our congregants The designation helps ensure the that earned the Old Stone Church be provided to churches. Connol- a small grove of native trees and will be welcomed back with a building’s protection in the future. the historic designations. ly and Hickey Historic Architects shrubs on a woodlot beside Route spruced up worship space,” said To taste of the rich history of The congregation also won a completed the preservation plan 519, behind the historic church. Val Marks, president of the fel- the Old Stone Church, a visitor preservation planning grant from in 2019. Just under 1 acre will become a lowship’s board of trustees. need only peek into a small clos- the New Jersey Historic Trust, Visit hunterdonuu.org. native wildflower meadow, which will eventually be a place for con- gregants and the public to enjoy. The acreage continues to be nur- tured and maintained – irrigated, mowed, weeded, mulched and pruned – by fellowship volun- teers. “One of our denomination’s Celebrate Seven Principles includes ‘re- spect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part,’ “ said the Rev. Seth Fisher, fellowship minister. “The mem- the Green bers of our community see this restoration project as a way of putting that principle into action.” Like other faith communities, March 1-31 the Hunterdon County fellow- ship is holding services online and has curtailed in-person activ- Special menus • Shop offers County Line Road construction begins March 13 & 14 March 8 Construction will begin on • Monday, March 8, on a proj- Entertainment Events ect to reconstruct and improve a 3-mile section of County Line Road from Kulp Road to Route 611 (Easton Road) in Warrington Township, Bucks County and Horsham Town- ship, Montgomery County, PennDOT has announced. Improvements to be made under this County Line Road improvement project include widening the highway to pro- vide a uniformed pattern of two 11-foot travel lanes and 5-foot shoulders; replacing ® the bridge that carries County PEEPS in the Village starts March 22 PeddlersVillage.com Line Road over the branch of Little Neshaminy Creek; up- grading traffic signals, ADA curb ramps and guide rail; performing drainage improve- ments; resurfacing County Line Road; and performing additional work items to en- hance safety and travel for the motoring public. Through Friday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekday lane closures are scheduled for tree clearing operations. Following tree clearing op- erations, motorists can expect periodic weekday lane clo- sures in the project area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning on Monday, April 5, through No- vember, for utility relocation work in advance of project construction, which is expect- ed to begin next year. As construction progresses, westbound County Line Road will close between Kulp Road and Fairmount Avenue for ap- proximately one year. In later construction stages, County Line Road will close in both directions between Fairmount Avenue and Park Road for approximately eight months. During these closures, Coun- ty Line Road motorists will be detoured over Route 611 (Easton Road), Route 132 (Street Road) and Lower State Road. James D. Morrissey Inc., of Philadelphia, is the general contractor on the $11,073,443 project, which is financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds. The entire project is expected to finish in 2026. Page A6 (6) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021

State legislators introduce bills that limit gerrymandering Last week, important bills were process and observe the meetings. introduced in the Pennsylvania It also adds clear and measur- House and Senate to help end ger- able redistricting criteria that puts rymandering of our state’s voting limits on splitting counties and districts. I’d like to applaud the communities in ways designed leadership of state Rep. Wendi to get a certain candidate elected. Thomas, District 178, who in- There are more things in the bill troduced House Bill 22, known to make sure the process is fair. as LACRA - the Legislative and Rep Thomas’ bill already has Congressional Redistricting Act. 22 cosponsors and many more are This legislation was also intro- expected to sign on. Now that the Published weekly at Bridget Wingert, Editor duced in the Senate as Senate Bill bills have been introduced offi- Jodi Spiegel Arthur, Entertainment and News Editor 5761 Lower York Road Regina Young, Sports and News Editor 222 – Sen Tommy Tomlinson is a cially, there is renewed hope that Lahaska, Pa. 18931 co-sponsor. voters will have what we expect Ron Dacanay, Art Director Many voters of all political par- … fair voting districts. Mailing Address: Michael Naylor, Composition ties will recall signing petitions For more information about Bucks County Herald over the past few years calling for gerrymandering and redistrict- Allan Ash, Director of Sales and Digital Marketing an end to gerrymandering. The ing reform visit Fair Districts PA P.O. Box 685 John Baron, Advertising Sales bills that have just been intro- website. Fair Districts PA is a Lahaska, Pa 18931 Dan Bonham, Advertising Sales duced contain important steps to nonpartisan, volunteer lead state- Phone: 215-794-1096 Frank Boyd, Advertising Sales Sandy Edwards, Advertising Sales achieve that goal. There would be wide organization. Classified: 215-794-1097 Michael Kendrick, Advertising Sales much greater transparency to the Ardith Talbott, Solebury Fax: 215-794-1109 Kristy Smith, Advertising Sales redistricting process, so anyone Fair Districts PA [email protected] Ken Ritter, Classified Advertising Sales in the state can contribute to the – Bucks County Joseph G. Wingert, Publisher Campaign advertising relied Joseph T. Wingert, Founding Publisher 2002-2015 on hate, fear and racism The Bucks County Herald is distributed to local establishments at no charge. Subscriptions are $130 a By voting to strip Marjorie was a vote for defunding the po- year. Home delivery is $260 a year. Printing is provided by Gannett Publishing Services. Taylor Greene of her committee lice – as if the House of Represen- assignments in the House of Rep- tatives has any real control over resentatives, Brian Fitzpatrick what municipalities and counties undoubtedly thinks he has rein- spend on law enforcement. LETTERS TO THE HERALD forced his credentials as the most One television ad included independently minded Republi- footage from the riots that co- Apology to hard-working it. ty bill or car payment or provide can in that legislative body. But I incided with some Black Lives School tax is pretty much the groceries? Palisades teachers refuse to be fooled. Matters protests last summer, only portion of my federal, state, If there is a organization, an Fitzpatrick won his seat in the which transmitted the unmistak- and local taxes I see as overwhelm- agency and/or a school club with Palisades School District’s re- 117th Congress by relying on the able message that Fitzpatrick was ingly meaningful. I will pay my the necessary structure, please same hate, fear, and racism that all that stood between bucolic opening – There was one, and taxes early as normal, and my orga- reach out through the Herald. I I missed it. I couldn’t have been animates Trumpism. Bucks County and mobs of ram- nization will continue to coordinate am hopeful there are many who His campaign advertising paging Blacks. more surprised to see Mr. Keli- the Bridgeton Township Sports- want to help. man’s letter (Feb. 25) and learn drove home the shrill warning Gregory J.W. Urwin man’s Association’s Environmen- Candace H. Souweine that a vote for Christina Finello Doylestown Borough Palisades had bucked the nation- tal/Ecology college scholarship New Hope wide trend by being fully open. with Mrs. Scoggins, Palisades sec- As soon as I read his letter, I called retary, to award our seventh schol- Best wishes to Allen my friend, school board mem- arship to another graduate. 1967: Committee gathers to plan ber Scott Freeman to learn more. My apologies to the hard-work- Black and Canal 21 What Scott told me was further ing leaders of our school district. Frenchtown Borough’s Centennial verified by Dr. Bridget O’Con- I meant to push, not to insult. See Thank you for the wonderful nell’s letter I had not yet read. you at the Senior Honors Night. article in your Feb. 25 issue on Scott told me the decision to Delaware Canal 21. Jim Gano sent this vintage photograph of Frenchtown community Terry Kuntz leaders in 1967. The Frenchtown Centennial Advisory Committee open and the governing pandem- Bridgeton Township About 10 years ago, then Com- ic conditions were approved in Editor’s Note: Notice of Pal- missioner Charley Martin intro- members were, from left: Front, Paul Cronce, Glen Pursell, Chair- August 2020 and school started isades schools’ being open for duced me to Allen Black. man Max Seiden, Treasurer William Slack, William Pershyn; Stand- September with full five-day- classes were printed in August Having represented several ing, William Eddy, Bertram Light, Chester Weatherford, Mayor a-week in-school instruction. I and October. large law firms in Philadelphia Benjamin Cooley, Fred Deremer, and Anthony Capra. told him I had gone by the High as a public relations consultant, I School in September 2020 and asked some attorneys there about again in January 2021 and found Some should be giving Black. the parking lot empty. I saw no stimulus checks to They all told me the same one either time. thing: “He’s an outstanding law- He told me the high school ac- others who need them yer, who also has a great love for tually started school in October Bucks County.” due to a construction delay. With Most of us will soon receive stimulus checks for up to $1,400. So it came as no surprise that further discussion, I learned that the Delaware Canal 21 board my fly-by in January probably Some of us will receive the checks though we are fine, we are named him to the newly created happened on one of the days add- position of chairman emeritus. ed to the holiday vacation period fortunate, we count our blessings. Others have more immediate and The newly named chairman, as a de facto quarantine extension Richard Henriques, explained as a precaution. greater financial needs and for them, the check will be a lifeline. that an avid supporter of the ca- I get my news through my nal said Black remains “inspir- friends, acquaintances, the Herald Suppose the more fortunate among us could help those with er-in-chief.” and a monthly magazine (National Truer words were never spo- Review). I very rarely miss reading the greatest needs. We “adopt” families at the holidays with ken. May Black enjoy many the Herald (during the pandemic it more years as someone who al- has been my peek outside), and if clothes and toys and gifts. How do I “adopt” a family shattered by ways puts the canal and Bucks this great news was reported, I, and County first. probably everyone I know, missed the pandemic? How can I use my stimulus check to pay their utili- Ken Mugler Buckingham Township

HISTORY LIVES Losing over 60 court Have we lost sight of what we have? cases but he persists Is there anyone else as upset as quality shops from New Hope. Jean Rollo, Doylestown Historical Society I am to see what they want to do And now they want to destroy As I watched Sunday evening’s to the Stockton Inn? Are they cra- another beautiful historic town news coverage of CPAC and lis- zy or what? and its historic inn in Stockton. tened to our last/previous/former Just what we need around here, All the inn needs is a good chef (thank God) president allude to an amphitheater, more traffic and and someone with some know- the possibility of running again more noise. Furthermore, we have how to run a country inn. The in 2024 and “beating them a third The Bucks County Playhouse Stockton Inn has atmosphere that time,” I have to wonder. with professional Broadway ac- no other inn has and when it was Having lost over 60 court chal- tors and the Riverside Symphonia run right, it was the best place to lenges and with absolutely no with 40 professional musicians. go any night of the week. You proof that he won a “second” and lots cultural events to keep us don’t turn all of the locals away to time one has to wonder, is he de- entertained. We need to support have a successful inn and restau- lusional, stupid, an outright liar them. rant. or all of the above. Moreover, for What happened to life in the Have we all lost sight of what all of those that still coddle him, country, hiking, riding bikes, we have here to offer that is so it brings to mind the old saying of farmers markets, romantic inns, special? Such scenic beauty and “the blind leading the blind” and quaint restaurants with outdoor so much history? the movie “Dumb and Dumber.” dining, and BnBs, antique shops, When it’s gone, it’s gone for- Home for Aged and provided “benevolences and Bob Valimont, Holicong Infirm Deaf and Blind. In warm sympathy manifested art galleries? That’s what people ever. All the money in the world the early 20th century, the in the cause of ameliorating come here for. can’t replace what we have (or Pennsylvania Society for the condition of defective “For the People Act” New Hope has lost its charm had) here. At least Solebury has and the character of the town saved most of the farms with the Advancement of the and dependent members updates voting rights Deaf opened a “retreat” for of the human family.” with all the out of scale additions preservation, but who’s looking to what were landmark buildings after the historic towns? If New infirm and aged deaf per- Admission was regulated The 2020 presidential election sons. The location was 181 by a board of trustees. Those and do we really need more ho- Hope has a historic review board, revealed the many cruel and un- tels near New Hope? At least you’d never know it. E. Court St. in Doylestown, able to pay made a contribu- necessary barriers that far too the former Shellenberger tion; those without financial Lambertville has preserved it’s Eleanor B. Miller many Americans still face in or- character and sadly taken all the Solebury Township mansion built in 1886. resources were exempted der to vote. From confusing voter Dedicated in August from payment. Women res- registration instructions to long 1902, the building opened to idents assisted in household lines outside of too few polling residents on Dec. 3, and the duties and in making clothing places, there are still so many first residents arrived the next for fellow residents as well as hurdles to participating in our de- Longer days week. The annual report of useful and fancy articles for mocracy. 1903 listed 19 “inmates” av- sale. Men assisted in outdoor It doesn’t have to be this way – Snow still on the ground as March begins. On Thurs- erage age 70 years. The home work, laundering, house- not if Congress can pass the “For day, March 4, sunrise is at 6:30 a.m. Sunset is at never received assistance cleaning and other duties. the People Act.” 5:55 p.m. On Wednesday, March 10, sunrise is at from the state; voluntary The home had only two The act is so comprehensive contributions, gifts, legacies, counterparts in the United that it would take on the numer- 6:20 a.m. Sunset is at 6:01 p.m. Daylight Saving holiday events, charity sales States: one in Ohio and the ous barriers to voting and repre- Time begins March 14. all contributed to its upkeep. other in New York State. The sentation, like stopping partisan Endorsed by Henry Chap- Pennsylvania facility was gerrymandering, overturning man Mercer and other prom- so successful that by 1925 racist voter ID laws, and ending inent citizens, the home was there was a need for more felony disenfranchisement. supported by local churches space, and the home moved It would also register millions Letters to the Herald and a Ladies Committee. to Torresdale (Philadelphia). of new voters. Many of these The community at large Today, 181 East Court barriers are Jim Crow relics that Send letters to P.O. Box 685, Lahaska 18931, or bridget@ donated groceries, canned St. is the Charles F. Free- continue to disproportionately buckscountyherald.com or fax to 215-794-1109. The fruit, and vegetables. Mer- man Hall of the Salem impact Black and Brown Amer- chants, local and statewide, United Church of Christ. icans across the country. Herald is a nonpartisan publication that aims to print only Amy Tomlo, Langhorne factual accounts. Letters are readers’ opinions. March 4, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page A7 (7)

Robert L. Leight: Around Upper Bucks Redistricting For some of us, schools are The school building was a National Association of Elemen- special places. For those who junior high school for grades tary School Principals, which attended the present Quaker- seven to nine from 1956 to recommends the optimal size of town Elementary School it was 1968 and has been an ele- an elementary school as 300-500 especially gratifying to hear the mentary school since 1968. students. There are educational Bridget Wingert: Happy to Be Here report of a redistricting com- It was built to last. When I was advantages to small elementary mittee, which recommended a member of the Quakertown schools. Students in small school The kitchen clock to the QCSD School Board School Board in the 1980s, I was have better attitudes to school that the school should be ren- told by the facilities director, and better attendance rates. My family lived for many years there for almost 20 years, witness- ovated to continue its mission Michael Butryn, that Quakertown With a location close to in Langhorne Borough, a pretty ing all of the laughter and tears as an elementary school. Elementary was the best built Quakertown Community High town then and still full of charm. that went on at that kitchen table. Quakertown Elementary schoolhouse in the school district. School there is a “value added” It was built around the crossing We took that clock with us from School, on Seventh Street near Modifications were made to the factor. For at least four decades, of two Indian paths and was first house to house as we moved. its high school neighbor on Park building when it was convert- students from the high school have known to settlers as Four Lanes The clock’s metal frame had Avenue, is a special place and ed into an elementary school. walked across the street to QE as End. During the Revolution, the turned black over its lifetime so deserves to continue to serve The floor of the auditorium was interns to mentor and tutor QE home of Joseph Richardson at the a few years ago, I had it polished elementary school students. leveled and made into a cafeteria students. The extra value is that crossroads became a military hospi- to its bright copper base. It was The redistricting committee and all-purpose room. A small adolescents from the high school tal and soldiers’ graves are nearby. a real showpiece, I thought. was composed of two par- classroom addition was made to improve their own self-esteem The lanes later became known as Around this new year, the ents from each of the school the back of the building. Unfortu- and gain insights into their own Maple and Bellevue avenues. clockstarted to slow down so I took buildings in their study. They nately, QE has been the victim of future education and career. Our house, built in 1891, was it off the wall and installed a new met mostly virtually, and did a lack of preventive maintenance. If Quakertown Elementary on North Bellevue Avenue, near battery. My daughter Kate hung it a comprehensive study of the QE is unique in Quakertown School is closed as a school build- today’s Middletown Country for me – I could take it down but not five schools, which serve from Community School District as ing, as it seemed at one time in the Club. When we bought the house reach to put it back. But the clock kindergarten to the sixth grade. it is a true neighborhood school deliberations of the redistricting it needed work – there was no was still losing time. I took it down The committee confirmed the where few children are bused. committee, it would cancel options kitchen to speak of; plumbing and again, tried another new battery and educational value of the pres- Neighborhood schools have for improvement in educational power were far outdated. But the got my son Joe to hang it. But it ent school configuration. many advantages. One of them opportunities in the district, such house had good bones – the original was not well anchored to the wall. Quakertown Elementary School is financial. Students walk to as improving the early education chestnut molding and doors, large One day from upstairs I heard a has served local school children school or are transported by their program. We need to monitor the windows, some framed with stained loud crash. The clock had fallen, since 1929 when it was built just parents. The school district surely deliberations of the school board glass, large rooms, an entrance hall, glass all over the kitchen floor. before the Great Depression. It saves money. Students benefit to ensure that Quakertown Ele- lots of light. The floor, however, The soft copper frame was bent. was originally a junior-senior from the exercise and the chance mentary School continues to serve. was old, dry and splintering pine. I took the clock to a repair shop high school for grades seven to to socialize with families and peers Robert L. Leight is a grad- We had lived in the house a few and was told it would take $400 to 12. It was considered the most on the walks from home to school. uate of Quakertown High years when my husband’s uncle, take out the dents and replace the advanced public. school building QE is a small school, within the School and a long-time res- Thomas P. Carney, a building glass. I didn’t leave the clock there. in Bucks County at the time. range of recommendations of the ident of Upper Bucks. contractor, was renovating a My sons, and daughters too, like school in Quakertown. Joe, my late their father, are adept at reusing husband, had worked in the family things and making them work. Son construction businesses from the Joe offered to take the clock home time he was about 12 years old. to fix it. I gave it to him and thought Free Library of New Hope and Solebury When Tom offered Joe the flooring I would never see the clock again from the school’s gym he jumped but I misjudged him. On Valentine’s at the offer – all he had to do was Day, he brought the clock back, is part of Bucks County system tear out the floor and take it away. dents hammered out, new glass he Joe was quite able to dismantle had ordered online, and new bat- The Free Library of New to ensure that every resident Following the governor’s the beautiful maple flooring. He tery-operated works. And then, he Hope and Solebury would like had access to a public library. recommendation this past rented a truck to take to Quakertown hung the clock securely on the wall. to address statements made in The Free Library of New Hope November, half of the libraries and pulled up the floor planks. I Now ... the Feb. 25 letter to the editor and Solebury was incorporated in the Bucks County System was carrier-in-chief and a couple Here is the reason for writing entitled “Local Library should in 1918 and was already well-es- returned to curbside service of our children – I think the oldest about the kitchen clock. On this be part of county system.” tablished in its community. There only and remained so until the was 12 – helped with the carrying. page, Robert L. Leight, a for- The Free Library of New was and is no need to create number of COVID-19 cases We loaded the truck and carried the mer Quakertown School Dis- Hope and Solebury is indeed a branch library in a location started to decline. We continue piles of maple strips to Langhorne. trict administrator, teacher and part of the Bucks County Li- already being served by a library. to monitor health conditions We stored the wood in the carriage school board member, mentions brary System. The system is The structure of government in in our area, adjust our opera- house on an alley behind the house. the renovation of the old Quak- comprised of 18 public librar- Pennsylvania is such that it is not tions in accordance with state Over many months, Joe installed ertown High School when it ies in Bucks County that agree feasible for a library to function and CDC guidelines, and take the flooring in our old house, giving became an elementary school. to share their collections and as both a department of a county great care to keep the library a us hardwood floors that shone That was the school where we services as a convenience to the and a department of a munici- clean, safe environment for all. along the long hallway, through went to tear up its floor. That was public. This is why all county pality. Additionally, any change As difficult as the circum- the parlor, the living room, the the school that had the clocks, cardholders can use any services, to the library’s governance stances of the past year were, dining room and into the kitchen. probably installed in 1929, when borrow any item and attend any structure by establishing it as a the library did its part to sustain There was plenty of wood so the the school was built. I’ve moved program freely at any library, department of a municipality or the fabric of the community, second floor, too, acquired lovely from the house with the lovely regardless of where they live. a county branch would require conducting over 308 virtual pro- light colored maple floors, a kind floors but I still have the clock. To qualify as a public library a major financial commitment. grams attended by nearly 5,000 of gymnasium look throughout If I were to take it to Antiques in Pennsylvania, a library must The 2020 pandemic challenged people. In addition to public the main part of the house. Roadshow, I would probably maintain specific standards as all organizations and businesses access hours, the library con- We salvaged a few other things end up in the booth where peo- stipulated in the Pennsylvania to not only continue to operate tinues to provide curbside and from the school, among them a ple tell their reject stories. Public Library Code. These stan- under adverse conditions, but to home delivery service to patrons couple of big Landis schoolroom I would be chided for polishing dards include hours of operation, do so in such a way that protects who request it. The collection clocks that were wired to the walls. the clock and taking away its black professional degrees held by staff, public health. I am proud that is updated regularly to provide Joe changed the works to battery patina. The impeccable provenance size of collection and others. The public libraries in Bucks County users with the newest bestsellers. power and it was easy to hand would not be enough to redeem it. Free Library of New Hope and never fully closed at any time in Patrons may visit our website at one clock in our kitchen. It hung But to me it’s priceless. Solebury exceeds these standards. 2020. Even during the man- nhslibrary.org for the latest infor- It is a Gold Star Library in the dated spring closure, libraries mation on programs and services. Pennsylvania Library Associa- continued to serve their patrons It is not easy for any agency Doreen Stratton: From the Underground tion’s PA Forward initiative. through e-books, remote assis- to function during a pandemic. The 18 libraries in Bucks tance and virtual programming. There is no playbook for these County are as unique as the Once Bucks County moved unprecedented times. I am Black dreams matter communities they serve. The into the Yellow Phase, the Free thankful to all of our patrons majority were started by members Library of New Hope and Sole- for their support and to our Part One also on his way to Virginia. Ray – an of their respective communities bury immediately began curb- board of trustees who places Italian-American – was an outfielder who understood the value of a side delivery service as public the health and safety of our We grew up in a Doylestown from Norristown who had played public library. As the popula- building access was not yet per- staff and the community first as household where the radio carried in the same league as my brother tion of Bucks County expanded mitted under the state mandate. we move toward better days. sounds of baseball games – es- and was recruited by the same during the 1950s, the county When Bucks County was Constance C. Hillman pecially after 1947 when Jackie scout as John. With tickets in hand government created a branch moved into the Green Phase, Library Director Robinson signed with the Brooklyn both headed to Virginia dreaming system which strategically placed the library immediately opened The Free Library Dodgers. Before we got our first of a professional baseball career. libraries in emerging locations to modified public access. of New Hope and Solebury television in the mid-’50s, Dad- They changed trains in Wash- dy’s ear was always glued to the ington, D.C., for a local that would radio listening to Dodger games. take them into Salem. A segregated Like many African-Americans train, the conductor must’ve thought at that time, a “Negro” playing John with his “tan’ skin was white, The Night of February 27th rerun Major League Baseball was big. and the two took their seats. Some After Willy Mays was signed by children about age 8 or 9 were Rick Herbert look for the first access to the pen. There was some water the NY Giants in 1951, Daddy’s running up and down the aisles towpath which is sandwiched overflow going on – nothing baseball allegiance split between when one of them stopped where Last year I experienced between the Delaware & Raritan like back in 2019 – that was the Dodgers and the Giants. Ray and John sat, looked at them my first published writing Canal and the Delaware Riv- a rapid. That night, I almost My brother John was an ex- and hollered, “We have a ghost on piece, “The Night of Febru- er. Continue walking along the fell in the river just trying to ceptional pitcher for the Central the train!” John got nervous be- ary 27th.” It was printed in towpath for 15-20 minutes until get down to the riverbank. Bucks High School Baseball cause he suspected “ghost” was the Bucks County Herald. you reach the wing dam, which I practiced caution this time. Team. After graduating in 1958 another word for “colored.” Coincidently the publishing is where I spread Greg’s ashes. I was able to get down the steep he played semi-pro baseball in the It was morning when they date for that week’s issue was I didn’t walk the whole way drop from the towpath to the Perkiomen Valley League, when arrived at the Salem depot to also Feb. 27. When I submit- this year. I drove in my car over riverbank without breaking my scouts from the Phillies, Pirates, be met by two cab drivers: one ted the piece the editor replied, to Lambertville, N.J., and parked neck. There was a small portion Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds and White, the other Black. When “This piece begs to be printed a way’s down near the end of of the wing dam near the bank Cardinals came to watch him pitch. the Black cabby, with John as his in this week’s edition.” Not Union Street. At that dead-end, that had no flowing water. So, at A few years ago John and one of passenger, drove over the railroad until I read her words did I turning to your right, there’s a least I was able to get partially his high school buddies sat in our tracks and Ray’s cab drove in a realize the date connection. parking lot that’s usually empty. out onto the dam. I just stood living room reminiscing about the different direction, John discovered The piece I wrote was about From the lot, there’s easy access there for about a half hour. “old days.” I had joined them as his destination was a boarding the spreading of my friend Greg to the canal towpath. I had some There’s absolutely no one we shared a bottle of wine. When house. A middle-aged warm and Fellows,’ ashes over the Dela- concerns about the condition of out there at that time of night. the conversation turned to a tryout, friendly Black woman, showed ware River, which he requested the towpath – ice and snow. Thus All there is, is some beautiful there was a regretful tone in John’s him to his room, which he shared for me to do in his will. It took in preparation, I was wearing nighttime river views – the sound voice. I realized there were parts with another African-American. me 10 years to finally do it back my sister Arlene’s winter boots. of the rushing water, the lights of this story I had never known. I John was one of seven players in 2019. At that time, I made a Arlene passed only three months on the New Hope Lambertville asked him to write it down for me. of different ethnic backgrounds: self-promise that I would go back after Greg and I was devastated. Bridge (with almost no traffic), It was 1959 when a letter ar- Latino. South American or Black. to that same spot each year on The ice and snow cover- some nice lighting across the rived from the Pittsburgh Pirates After a good meal the same Black the same date – February 27th. ing the towpath were packed river in New Hope, and the inviting John to try out for their cab driver returned and drove the Mission accomplished! How- down firmly after the recent sounds of the quacks (ducks all-rookie minor league team in players to the ball park. At the park ever I was a “semi-wuss.” I didn’t snow melt and refreezes. Thus, apparently do not sleep). Salem, Va. Daddy was ecstatic. while the players changed into uni- walk the whole way – which is it wasn’t very treacherous to It was peaceful and it was The scout sat in our living room forms, John and Ray compared their walking down the front hill where navigate. There was anoth- sad. I chose not to go with and discussed the proposal with my temporary living conditions – Ray I live to downtown New Hope, er coincidence – it was a full the promised Jaegermeis- father and John, recommending at his hotel and John his boarding then walking to the main traf- moon night except the view was er shot, down by the river, that John ask for $600 a month, a house. Ray said, “This isn’t right.” fic-light intersection and crossing partially obstructed by clouds. this time. Maybe the drink- customary figure for new players. To be continued the New Hope-Lambertville Once I arrived at the wing ing and driving thing? Within a week Daddy drove John This story was posted on The Bridge over into New Jersey. The dam, I realized my intent to Perhaps that will be my to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station Bucks Underground Railroad web- walk takes you across state lines. walk on it out to the middle of inspiration to walk the where he met another potential player site, June 17, 2020. Once you’re in New Jersey, the river wasn’t going to hap- whole way next year. Page A8 (8) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021 George Point: Book Talk! Nature guides With more and more of us spend- leafless trees can be a challenge to phase of a tree’s nize various tree species, and also Mountains. It includes more than ing time meandering the canals, even the most experienced among life-cycle, and understand why these traits evolved. 4,600 illustrations with descriptive parks and nature preserves we’re so us. Here are two texts aimed at explains how And while you’re gazing at the captions pointing out the most fortunate to have in our area, here are helping you meet the challenge. to identify trees trees, don’t forget to appreciate important field marks, information a few of my favorite books that I’m The first is the Eastern U.S. edition by their bark our feathered friends. “The Sibley on migration, nesting, behavior, sure will enhance your enjoyment of “Winter Tree Finder: A Manual alone. Chapters Field Guide to Birds of Eastern food and feeding, voice description, and appreciation of Mother Nature. for Identifying Deciduous Trees on the structure North America” (Knopf) from and other key identification features. “The Audubon Society Field in Winter” (Nature Study Guild). and ecology renowned birder, illustrator, and Special thanks to the folks at Guide to North American Trees: Author and ecologist May Thei- of tree bark, New York Times best selling Doylestown Bookshop (doylestown- Eastern Region” (Knopf), is lgaard Watts helps cold weather descriptions of bark appearance, author David Sibley, is arguably bookshop.com) in Doylestown probably the most comprehensive walkers enjoy getting to know trees an easy-to-use identification key, the most authoritative guide to for their assistance in preparing field guide available to the trees of when the leaves have fallen from and supplemental information on the birds of the East, in a portable this edition of Book Talk! North America’s eastern region. the branches. By looking closely at non-bark characteristics show you format that is perfect for the field. Stay safe, keep warm, Nearly 700 species of trees are twigs, buds, fruits, and other features how to distinguish the textures, The guide features 650 bird and remember that “It’s al- detailed in beautiful, full-color of deciduous specimens, Watts shapes, and colors of bark to recog- species found east of the Rocky ways better with a book! photographs of leaf shape, bark, promises you’ll be able to identify flowers, fruit, and fall leaves, the trees around you in no time. accompanied by informative text. Another option, and a favorite of Video about William Trent’s youngest son premieres Both compact and comprehensive mine, is “Bark: A Field Guide to and the go-to reference source for Trees of the Northeast” (Brandeis The Trent House Association thor of “Pittsburgh’s Lost Out- The younger William Trent was over 18 million nature lovers, this University Press). “What kind of tree presents the premiere of a video post: Captain Trent’s Fort,” will still a child when his father died is the ideal companion for beginner is that?” Whatever the season, you’ll on the life of William Trent, Jr., describe his research on the Trent suddenly on Christmas Day 1724. and advanced tree-peepers alike never be without an answer to that who served with George Wash- family and his upcoming biogra- After a mercantile apprenticeship and a must-have for any nature question, thanks to this handy com- ington in the French and Indian phy of Trent’s youngest son. in Philadelphia, Trent followed lover’s home library and day pack. panion by author Michael Wojtech, War. 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CALL 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK 94 ADAMS DR WAYMART PA 18472 [email protected] Toll Free Telephone (877) 463-7686 March 4, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page A9 (9) Two women’s apparel stores in Doylestown are closing Freda R. Savana her decision to close the women’s sinking money in because it’s emo- to trim it back so it will bloom well-loved for its striking window boutique that she’s owned since tional.” again.” displays, for eight years. Doylestown is losing two, wom- 2004 with her 85-year-old mother, As COVID-19 continues to dis- The home décor business, C. She thanked her loyal custom- en-owned small businesses this Dorothy Darrah. The virus, said rupt lives and the economy in his- Ferry Home, will be moving from ers “for your years of support and month. Hirschmann, has also caused her to toric ways, Hirschmann said, shop- its East State Street location into friendship. We really do have a Lotus Apparel & Home at 8 E. close her Head Over Heels stores pers either see no reason to buy new Head Over Heels this spring, said great community.” State St. is closing its doors at the in Skippack and North Wales. Her clothes because “they have nowhere Hirschmann. Many posted messages on Face- end of March, and Head Over Heels, shops in Warrington and Newtown to go,” or they shop online. Many Lotus owner, Erin McLaughlin, book, saying how sad they were just a short distance away, at 17 W. will remain open, she said. think, “let’s put the brakes on every- said on social media that while she to learn of the closing and wishing State St., will be closing March 13, “When I’m at the store, the la- thing,” she added. is “sad and nervous” about shutter- McLaughlin the best of luck. the owners recently announced. dies who walk in are just sad. We Deciding to close three of her ing her popular clothing and home “Oh noooo! Whatever your next Elizabeth Hirschmann, cited all cry. It’s very emotional,” said stores was difficult, but, Hirschmann décor boutique, she feels it’s best, as chapter is, we support you,” wrote the pandemic as a driving force in Hirschmann. “But, I can’t keep said, “it’s like a rose bush, you have her lease expires. one. “All good things must come to an “I loved your store and beautiful end to start a new chapter,” said Mc- window displays,” wrote another. Laughlin. “This is the right decision Deep discounts are being offered EdTech company helps create for now.” She’s owned the store, on all items at the store. family engagement platform The Community Education Build- connected. engagement platform, entitled “CEB ing in Wilmington, Del., and Back- “The Community Education Connects,” aims to provide opportu- We Deliver. pak, an EdTech start-up based in Building’s (CEB) mission is to build nity and access to existing communi- Lambertville, N.J., are partnering to the best educational support system ty services to minimize that gap. build a family engagement platform possible that allows every student Research shows that higher family that delivers the services and support who walks through our doors an eq- engagement positively impacts stu- of the physical Community Educa- uitable opportunity to be successful,” dent outcomes. Targeting the welfare tion Building, but in a virtual setting. said CEO Linda Jennings. of the whole family while providing Users will be provided with a com- The United States is experienc- information and resources to parents puter and engage in parent-centered ing an unacceptable gap in student is a formula that CEB and Backpak solutions to ensure that every family achievement which disproportionate- believe will increase engagement and has a reliable device, feels empow- ly impacts children of color and un- positively impact every facet of fam- ered in computer literacy and remains derserved communities. This family ily life. D&R Greenway announces officers and board members As D&R Greenway celebrates its Rounding out the land trust’s offi- liam C. Martin, chairman and chief 315th property preserved since its cers are Vice Chair Adrian Huns of investment officer, Raging Capital founding in 1989, Peter J. Dawson East Amwell, Co-Vice Chair James Management; Patrick L. McDon- of Pennington, owner of Leigh Vi- Fiorentino of Flemington, Treasurer nell, syndicated cartoonist, author sual Imaging Solutions, is taking the Michael Kunst of Franklin Township and playwright, best known for his reins as the new chair of the board in Somerset County, and Secretary daily comic strip, Mutts; Laura Na- of trustees. Johan Firmenich of Montgomery. poli, retired environmental scientist, Michael R. Bramnick, senior vice Over the past year, D&R Green- ExxonMobil; Ian Snyder, a former president of NRG Energy, joins the way’s leadership was expanded with Princeton resident who now lives in land trust’s executive committee as seven new trustees: Heather Eshel- New York City and works for J.P. On Thursdays and by mail. assistant secretary of the board of man McCusker, as co-head, NJ Es- Morgan; and Peter Tucci, the im- trustees. He is chief of staff and chief tates and Trusts Practice, at Stevens petus for D&R Greenway’s recent compliance officer of a Fortune 250 & Lee; Alanna Jameson Papetti, as- preservation of Point Breeze in Bor- Visit BucksCountyHerald.com integrated energy company. sistant director of communications, dentown, the former estate of Joseph or call 215-794-1096 Three counties – Hunterdon, Mer- NJ Board of Public Utilities; Wil- Napoleon Bonaparte. cer and Somerset – and six commu- nities are represented in the residenc- es of D&R Greenway’s new officers. Solebury authorizes bidding for road projects Birgitta Wolfe

The Solebury Board of Super- visors met Tuesday, March 2, to authorize bidding for the costs of tarring and chipping the following township roads: – Street Road from Route 263 to South Bend, – Pidcock Creek Road from Windy Bush Road to Covered Bridge Road; – Pidcock Creek Road from Street Road to Windy Bush Road; – Great Oaks Loop. Paving bids were authorized for Peddlers View on the Street Road side and for Centerbridge Road. A bid was also solicited on Mu- nicibid for a 1997 John Deere trac- tor. In other matters, the township is conducting a deer population survey via aerial drones through March 15. Drones with infrared cameras will be operated 7 to 10 p.m. by scientists from the Raritan Valley Community College Center for Environmental Studies. The opera- tion was canceled earlier due to bad weather. The data will be used to deter- mine if the township is meeting its goals in controlling the deer popu- lation. Supreme Court will hear PennEast Pipeline case The U.S. Supreme Court an- nounced on Wednesday that it will take up the case PennEast Pipeline Co. v. New Jersey. In September 2019, the Third Cir- cuit determined that PennEast, as a private company, does not have the authority to use eminent domain to seize lands owned by the state of New Jersey. The decision effective- ly blocked PennEast from a third of its planned route through New Jer- sey. The PennEast Pipeline Compa- ny then petitioned for certiorari in the Supreme Court. “The law is clear, and the 11th Amendment protects New Jersey from seizures by private companies using eminent domain,” said Maya van Rossum, the Delaware River- keeper, leader of the Delaware Riv- erkeeper. In addition to its appeal of the Third Circuit decision to the Su- preme Court, PennEast filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the agency to issue a declaratory order that re-interprets the Natural Gas Act and draws its own conclusions about states’ constitutional rights and eminent domain. FERC granted the request. FERC’s Declaratory Order contra- dicting the Third Circuit decision was issued on Jan. 30. The Delaware Riverkeeper Network was the only organization to appeal the Declara- tory Order. Page A10 (10) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021 New Hope Celebrates History launches documentary film fundraising campaign In keeping with its mission to ant that we preserve and celebrate to get at least seven donations of Celebrates at NHCH Film, P.O. or email dbrooks@newhopecele- honor the people, places and mo- how the New Hope community $1,000 or more. Those donors will Box 266, New Hope, Pa. 18938. To brates.com. ments that made New Hope one of embraced lesbian, gay, bisexual, be called The Magnificent Sev- make an online donation go tone- The Bucks County Herald and the most vibrant LGBTQ commu- transgender and queer individuals. It en and be credited as producers,” whopecelebrateshistory.org. River Towns Magazine are official nities in America, New Hope Cel- happened nowhere but here, which Brooks said. For further information or if you media sponsors of “Nowhere but ebrates History announces a cam- is why this film has to be made.” To make any size contribution, can be part of The Magnificent Sev- HERE” and New Hope Celebrates paign to raise $10,000 to complete The film, written and directed send a check payable to New Hope en contact Brooks at 215-431-6674 History. the funding for a new documentary by local filmmaker Sara Scully and film with the working title “No- local award-winning videographer where but HERE.” Bob Krist, will include lively inter- Spring Cleaning Collection Drive “Nowhere but HERE” chroni- views, dazzling digitalized artifacts cles the lives, loves, parties, artists, and articles, fun club clips and price- authors, entrepreneurs, entertainers less photos spanning over 50 years. set to help those in need and community activists who made According to Brooks, much of Good Stuff Thrift invites you with a snow date of March 27. Doylestown. A Good Stuff Thrift New Hope their home,” said Daniel the film production to date has been to the Ann Silverman Communi- Donate your gently used cloth- truck will be in the parking lot be- Brooks, director of New Hope Cel- funded through donations, but the ty Health Clinic Spring Cleaning ing, shoes, household goods, toys, hind the bank to accept donations. ebrates History and founder of New producers are $10,000 shy of their Collection Drive, from 9 a.m. to baby, furniture, jewelry and more. Good Stuff Thrift is running the Hope Celebrates. “It’s also import- pre-production goal. “We hope 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, For a complete list of items accept- event on behalf of the clinic and ed items, visit goodstuffthrift.org. C&N has partnered to offer its Your donations make a direct parking lot for the collection. impact in bettering the lives of The mission of the Ann Silver- hundreds of children in need in our man Community Health Clinic community. is to provide free medical care, There will be a contactless dental care and social services to drop-off location at the parking low-income, uninsured members lot of C&N Bank, 60 N. Main St., of the community. Senators reintroduce legislation to expand health coverage for children State senators Steve Santarsiero Care Act, we must act at the state (D-10) and Michele Brooks (R-50) level to ensure no young Pennsylva- will be reintroducing legislation nian must choose between health- that allows children to remain on care and financial hardship.” their parent’s health insurance until “In this difficult economic - cli age 26. Under current Pennsylvania mate, it is important that young law, a child can stay on their par- adults in Pennsylvania can remain ent’s insurance until reaching age on their parents’ health insurance 19. Senate Bill 53 seeks to increase until the age of 26, as the current that age to bring the Common- Affordable Care Act provides,” said wealth in line with federal law. Sen. Brooks. “Pennsylvania is tak- “Access to quality, affordable ing a proactive approach to ensure health insurance is a critical right for coverage for young adults if the Af- all individuals,” said Sen. Santarsi- fordable Care Act is repealed at the ero. “We have seen during the pan- federal level.” demic that medical treatment can According to the Pennsylvania be the difference between life and Department of Insurance, 89,000 death, and that insurance through an young adults have insurance cover- employer is not a guarantee. After age because they are able to remain years of attacks on the Affordable on their parent’s insurance. Tour for Life national pet adoption event kicks off The Pennsylvania SPCA is schedule in-person appointments teaming up with North Shore An- at their Philadelphia headquar- imal League America for Tour for ters. Life 2021 – the world’s largest This year’s events have been national cooperative, life-saving reimagined to accommodate pet adoption event – in partner- COVID-19 health and safety ship with Purina, for a weeklong protocols. Tour for Life remains celebration in Philadelphia. committed to its mission of gen- Through Sunday, March 7, erating awareness of the plight of adoption fees for felines will be homeless animals. Tour for Life 50% off and all approved adopt- 2021 will run throughout March ers will receive giveaways pro- and April with weeklong events vided by Purina. in 53 cities/towns in 37 states, Pennsylvania SPCA is conduct- spotlighting local shelter part- ing adoptions by appointment ners/rescue groups dedicated to only at this time. Those interested finding homes for the animals in in adopting are asked to visit the their care. website, pspca.org, to see profiles For more information about of the animals available and fill Tour for Life and a list of shelter out an adoption application on- partners participating nationwide, line. Adoption staff will contact visit animalleague.org/TourFor- interested adopters directly to Life.

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March 4, 2021 New Hope’s Hot Faith rolls Devaney into districts Don Leypoldt brings home Is the third time the charm? The Faith Christian Lions (11-4, 7-2 Bicen- district gold tennial) head to Jenkintown for the March 9 District One/12 Class A semifinal. Karen Sangillo Jenkintown, arguably the best Class A program in Pennsylvania, topped Faith in two It was pretty much business as usual for John regular season meetings. Devaney. Yet Faith stayed with the Drakes in both The New Hope-Solebury senior scored games. Jenkin- impressive victories in two events at Saturday’s Girls town needed District One Class 2A boys swimming cham- overtime to pionships, held at the York YMCA’s Graham basketball escape Faith 62- Aquatic Center. 59 on Jan. 21, and Devaney captured the 50-yard freestyle in the Lions led at halftime in the rematch four 20.98 and the 100 freestyle in 46.98 to success- weeks later. fully defend the “Two of our four losses this year were Boys titles he won last overtime and it takes a lot of energy and focus year. to go into overtime,” pointed out Faith senior swimming “This year there co-captain Sydney Heller. “Sometimes we try was definitely more MICHAEL A. APICE to hold on to the lead instead of win. I think pressure to win because there’s only one auto- CB East’s Jack Hamilton slams home an emphatic dunk to seal the victory over CB West. our best way to get to winning these games is matic spot,” said Devaney, a senior. “Last year I to continually attack and go at it.” didn’t taper for this meet but this year I tapered The Lions’ core four is paced by Heller and a little. I made this meet more of a priority. senior co-captain Abby Bowersock. Heller “My times are OK. I was really trying to CB East completes tallied her 1,000th point in Faith’s penultimate get the district records and I just missed the 50 2020 regular season game and broke the (21.91, set on March 4, 2011 by Daniel Gosek school scoring record earlier this season. of Holy Ghost Prep) so I was a little disap- season sweep of West Junior Joy Hissner scored in double figures pointed with that one. As for the 100, I think 10 times last winter. Sophomore Bella Forker it’ll come along at states. I think I’ll be more Patriots earn first league title since '14 is on track to join her siblings Ashley (Central prepared then.” Connecticut) and Josh (Cairn) as college He will continue his swimming career at Karen Sangillo by Class of 2016 graduate Tommy Stras- players. Franklin & Marshall, where he is undecided on burger (119). “We always thought about “A lot of us have been playing for four or a major. Even without COVID, this will be a winning the league when we became five years together, so it’s helping us to play a In addition to his two gold medals, Devaney season to remember for the players on seniors and we’re happy that we were lot better, especially since we’re all close and received the B.J. Howat award as the meet’s the Central Bucks East boys basketball able to do it together. We came into this we’re all friends,” Bowersock pointed out. outstanding swimmer. It is the second consecu- team. season with a positive mentality and we “The starters and team we have now is the tive year he has earned this honor. The Patriots celebrated winning the were ready.” team we had last year. It’s not like we had “That isn’t really a goal but it’s very nice,” he Suburban One The Patriots had back-to-back losses to to come together and figure out who each said. “I’m very honored.” Boys League Colonial Central Bucks South and New Hope-Sole- other is,” Heller added. “We already had that The Class 2A competition was canceled by Division with bury before ending the regular season with connection before the games even started.” the PIAA last year due to COVID, so Devaney basketball a 74-50 win at victories over Souderton and the Bucks. Until Faith’s 41-38 victory over 3A MaST didn’t get a chance to compete at the state level. home on Tues- “We had a couple of losses late in the Charter, the Lions had played just two types “I’m looking forward to states and I’m really day night against Central Bucks West. year but then we got back on track and it felt of games all season: close losses to strong excited for this year,” Devaney said. “I’ve got a CB East jumped out to an early lead while amazing,” CB East junior Liam Cummiskey teams and blow out wins. Faith closed the lot less pressure on me. I’m trying to have fun CB West’s shots weren’t falling. The Patriots said. “It was great to end the regular season regular season with four straight Bicentennial and I’m really thankful they had this meet and put 14 points on the board before CB West at home with CB West, and we had some victories (Wednesday’s Calvary Christian that they’re having states. It was taken away last earned its first of the evening with 3:34 fans here. After those two losses, we got match was a late game). Three of the “W”s year so I’m really hoping they don’t cancel it.” remaining in the quarter. our energy back. I’m sure we’re going to be were by at least 12 points. Teammate and brother Teddy Devaney “To finish off against West is exciting,” lifting each other up in the playoffs. “It’s been a different year. Lower Moreland finished fourth in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.06) said CB East senior Joe Jackman. “We’ve “Winning the league was something and New Hope moved on to Suburban One and fifth in the 200 freestyle (1:51.66). always gotten beat up by them so this year I’ve been thinking about for a while, and teams like Collegium Charter didn’t play “I was happy they had the meet,” said the we got them twice and we’re happy about since the beginning of the season. I never because of COVID,” Faith coach Dave Fork- younger Devaney, a sophomore. “It was hard that.” imagined in my freshman year that it was er deflected. “COVID affected some teams for us to even find a place to practice. John and CB East’s last league title came in the going to be like this, how good our team that we’ve played who didn’t get to practice I have been training on our own and with the 2013-14 season, when the Patriots won was going to be. I was a little nervous that much or were missing players. A lot of it Upper Dublin Aquatics program. the SOL Continental Conference. that there wouldn’t be a season but once too is we are a team that is able to get up and “I’m happy with how I finished here. I’m The Patriots end the regular season 8-2 we got the gym open and the practices down and when we find a team’s weakness, glad that I dropped a lot of time. I’m not quite at in conference play and 12-3 overall. running, then I felt good about it. We had we can usually find a way to exploit it.” my goals yet but I feel like I’m finally dropping “I think coming into the season we felt a few setbacks, but we got through it.” This is Faith’s second convincing four- time as I go through every meet. really confident that we’d be in this po- His brother Jacob is in his first season game win streak in 2021. If the Lions had sition,” said Jackman, who's hit 128 career with the program. Continued on page B3 scored one more basket against Salem 3s, surpassing the previous school record set Continued on page B2 Christian on Feb. 13 and then Delco Chris- tian on Feb. 16, Faith would have had four straight games where they doubled up their CB South's opponents. Scholer claims Continued on page B2 district bronze Palisades’ Karen Sangillo Haubert wins It was a District One swim meet like no other. Due to COVID, the meet was much smaller than it usually is as the number of participants back-to-back was significantly lower. There were no specta- tors. regional titles The meet wasn’t even held locally. For the first time, the District One girls swim compe- Jeff Moeller tition was held in the heart of District Three, at the York YMCA’s Palisades’ Ben Haubert always has viewed Graham Aquatic Girls his older brother, Nathan, as a role model, Center on Friday. state champion and an overall inspiration. Also unique to swimming Just like his older brother, the younger Hau- this year is that only bert captured a district and regional title last event winners receive automatic bids to the season. Still, aside PIAA meet, slated for March 19-20 at Cum- from aiming for a berland Valley High School. Other swimmers Wrestling state title, Ben had may receive at-large bids based on statewide MICHAEL A. APICE one goal in mind that Nathan didn’t achieve – time comparisons, but area swimmers will have CB East coach Erik Henrysen celebrates winning the Suburban One League Co- a two-time regional champion. to wait to see if they will be receiving berths as lonial Division crown by cutting down the net. Last Saturday afternoon, the younger Hau- other districts have scheduled their competitions bert made his mark. as late as Sunday. The senior won the 172-pound weight Again, this is to lessen the number of compet- class with a 2-0 decision over Saucon Valley’s itors at the state level in order to comply with Jacob Jones to repeat as a regional champion COVID regulations. at the PIAA Class 2A South East Regional at In spite of it all, area swimmers put in good Central Dauphin East High School. He won performances. the bout by riding out Jones for the entire Haley Scholer of Central Bucks South was second period and gained a stalling point to the area’s top finisher, earning the bronze medal move on to the Class 2A East Super Regional for her third-place time of 2:05.29 in the Class at Pottsville Saturday. The Pirates finished 3A 200-yard individual medley. 12th as a team. She was also fourth in the 100 backstroke Faith Christian junior Eric Alderfer brought (56.48). home the top medal in the 138-pound bout at “I was just so happy to be here, and I’m hap- the South East Regional. Junior Leo Muzika py with the way I swam,” said Scholer, a senior. (second, 215), sophomore AJ Stayton (fifth, “There were some things that I’m nitpicking 126) and freshman Cody Wagner (fifth, 113) about myself that are frustrating but overall I also moved on and helped their team finish swam pretty well. sixth overall out of the 36-team field. “The unfortunate thing is that normally I’d Quakertown freshman Mason Ziegler already know that I was going to states but now secured gold in the 106-pound weight class at I have to wait and see and that’s a little nerve Council Rock North/South during the Class wracking, especially because we’re hoping to 3A South East Regional last Saturday. Council get a relay spot. I’m hopeful that I can get a Rock North senior Kyle Hauserman won the good seed at states, but we’ll have to wait and top spot at 138. see. MICHAEL A. APICE Continued on page B3 CB West’s Ted Spratt tries to get around the defense of CB East’s Brett Young. 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Faith ready to roar this postseason Jeff Moeller forward/center Branko Stanisic and forward Daniel Meeh, to It’s not about the present, it’s help mold his team all season. about the future, according to Ziccardi, who runs the point, Faith Christian head boys bas- is the team’s leading scorer av- ketball coach Seth Brunner. eraging just over 10 points per More precisely, it’s about the contest. Stanisic has controlled immediate future. the boards, grabbing roughly The Lions have ended their seven per game while averag- regular season with an overall ing 9.8 points. Meeh has pulled 7-8 down nearly six per game Boys record, and has averaged roughly 8.5 and points per game. DON LEYPOLDT basketball await “We haven’t had a dominant The Faith Christian girls basketball team, which has amassed two, four-game win streaks this season, the scorer and it hasn’t been just will open district playoffs against Jenkintown on Tuesday. final rankings in District One’s one guy,” added Brunner. “We Class 1A bracket to see if they have had a balanced effort all are one of the four teams that season. It really has been a Faith Christian girls basketball will qualify. Faith Christian team effort.” currently has the No. 3 seed. “Yet, Dylan has been our go- Continued from page B1 Still, Brunner anticipates his to scorer and Branko has been team will get the nod, and their a force down low. Daniel has “We’ve done well getting to Herald fetes senior Forker best basketball is yet to come. been invaluable because we can know how each other plays indi- “We had our whole team re- put him at all five positions.” vidually and we’ve been playing This Friday, senior Ashley Off the court, Forker made turning, and we knew we could The Lions also have been off of that,” Bowersock said. “Our Forker will play her final home the NEC Commissioner’s Hon- compete,” said the second-year sparked by junior guard Chris passing has gotten a lot better and game for Central Connecticut or Roll last April for having a head coach. “There were a Evans (9.3 points per game) our shots have been on.” State. GPA of 3.75 or better. She has couple of games we didn’t win and junior swingman Peyton “We’re playing well as a unit,” A three-year starter and also served on international that we should have, and others Curry (7.4 points per game). Dave Forker added. “We’re a lot two-year captain, Forker is on mission trips. that we pulled out. “Chris has come up huge for harder to defend than last year be- pace to graduate with over 600 Fan attendance policy “There were a lot of highs us in big spots,” noted Brunner. cause the ball is moving a lot more career points and nearly 250 prohibited the Forker family and lows, and tough battles that “Peyton has done a nice job and it lets a lot of different girls do assists. At press time, Forker from attending Ashley’s Senior made us better. But I believe overall. things that they excel at.” led the Blue Devils in minutes Night. The Herald instead is we will be in a good situation “They both have been steady The other two Lion losses were and assists, ranked second in hosting this “virtual” Senior for districts, and we’ll rise to contributors.” to Class 3A Executive Education rebounds and steals and aver- Night for one of the area’s the occasion.” Brunner is optimistic his Academy in overtime, and to 3A aged nine points per game. most deserving players. The Lions were dealt a club’s chemistry and versatility Palisades and Division I bound blow early in the season when will lead them to a gold medal. Trinity Williams. Faith trailed the sophomore forward Hank The Lions won their first-ever Pirates by only four at the end of Thompson, who was viewed district title in the 2017-18 the third quarter. as an impact player this season season. “We really have to divide the after being a major contributor “Every kid has played well,” game to look at it,” Heller believes. last year, was sidelined for the stressed Brunner. “We are in a “It should be: Win this quarter, win remainder of the season with good situation right now. that quarter and if you win all four unspecified physical ailments. "These guys believe we can quarters, you win the game.” Brunner has looked to three make a strong challenge for a “We have to avoid that bad seniors, guard Dylan Ziccardi, district title.” quarter, or that bad stretch of a quarter where, when you play a good team- that one quarter can Nyack's Wilson named do you in and cost you the whole game,” Dave Forker echoed. Whether or not Faith advances to all-conference team to states for the fifth time in seven Nyack junior point guard in the assist to turnover ratio seasons, the Lions don’t take Sarah Wilson was named to the category with 2.95 and assists any game time opportunities for CACC All-Conference team for with a total of 62. granted. “What sticks out the most her performances throughout Her 6.2 assists per game also is being thankful for every game the season. ranks her tied for seventh in that God gives us,” Dave Forker A New Hope-Solebury the nation amongst all NCAA concluded. “All glory to Him. We graduate, Wilson was one of Division II schools, while the didn’t know if we would have (a the leading point guards in the 2.95 assist to turnover ratio season) or not. The spirit of thank- STEVE MCLAUGHLIN conference throughout this sea- ranks her sixth in the national fulness and humbleness that we Central Connecticut State’s Ashley Forker is on pace to graduate son. She is tied for first in the statistics. can even play consumes us more with over 600 career points and nearly 250 assists. conference with 6.2 assists per The Herald profiled Wilson than anything.” game and is leading the league in its March 19, 2020 edition. CB East defeats West, captures league crown

MICHAEL A. APICE CB East freshman Jacob Cummiskey splits the CB West defense for two of his 14 points.

Continued from page B1 into the second round of the Dis- points. trict One Class 6A tournament. CB West ends the season 3-7 in “It was actually nothing like I “We dropped down in the league play and 3-14 overall. thought it would be,” said the young- rankings,” Liam Cummiskey said. The Bucks got off to a slow MICHAEL A. APICE CB East’s Joe Jackman pokes the ball free for a turnover against er Cummiskey, a freshman. “I wasn’t “We used to be number one, but I start, scoring just five points in the expecting to play much. I came in still think whoever we play we’re first quarter, and trailing at half- CB West’s Donte Mancini. and just started doing my thing and going to give a tough time to. We time, 42-18. But they had a solid everything ended great. wanted a home game and we’ll third quarter, putting up 18 points, “I absolutely feel like I’m a part still get that.” and outscored the Patriots in the of this team. In the beginning I was Jackman led CB East with 17 final frame, 14-13. shy but as the season went along, points and five rebounds, while “We’re definitely grateful that I found my role and it felt like I Jacob Cummiskey had 14 points, we had the chance to play this really contributed to the team.” five assists and three steals and season,” CB West senior captain The Patriots can expect a bye Liam Cummiskey poured in 12 Ted Spratt said. “I was extremely nervous that I wouldn’t be able to give it one last go and I’m really glad I got to. “Playing for CB West was the best experience ever. The coaches, my teammates, everything about WE BUY this program was great. It wasn’t tough to lead this team because ESTATE & HOUSE CONTENTS they were so awesome. I’m going to miss them next year but I’m looking forward to the next phase of my life.” Spratt, a shooting guard, will continue his playing career at Millersville, where he is undecid- ed on a major. Spratt led all scorers with 18 points. John Lee had 13 and Donte Mancini added 10 for the (215) 264-4304 • [email protected] Bucks, who went 4-for-5 at the www.michaelivankovichBUYSANTIQUES.com free throw line. e-mail: [email protected] www.buckscountyherald.com March 4, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page B3 (13) This is a headline CB South withstands late surge from Neshaminy Steve Sherman “He came back and had a nice for the final eight minutes of the good shift. I gave him a little praise second period and all but the last 12 Central Bucks South freshman and he started feeling comfortable in the final frame. Colin Mendham had been strug- again and started playing his game. Midway through that span, Seew- gling. Coming into the Titans’ recent “He’s a young player, he’s got his agen ripped a high shot that found its duel with Neshaminy, Mendam older brother on the team but we way into the CB South net that cut hadn’t registered a single point on expect a lot of him. the Titans’ 2-0 lead in half. his offensive stat line. “I give him a lot of credit; he was Defensively, Moyer helped CB Mendham broke out of his struggling but he found a way to turn South withstand Neshaminy’s final scoring slump in a big way Feb. 25 it around.” onslaught, stopping 24 of the 25 at Grundy Ice Arena, notching both Midway through the second shots he faced. the winning strike and a late-game period, the duel was marred by some “He’s our backbone – a big piece insurance tally, ensuring a 3-1 CB after-the-whistle jostling in front of that we were missing the first two South triumph over their non-confer- the CB South goal. The skirmish games,” explained Owen Mendham. ence rivals. saw a pair of bodies flying to the ice “It’s nice to see a guy going all In the third period, the ninth and it sent Neshaminy scoring leader out. Whenever the team needs a big grader top-shelved a pass from be- STEVE SHERMAN Robert Seewagen along with D.J. save, he’s always there. hind the net from sophomore Aydin CB South senior goalkeeper Mason Moyer stopped 24 of the 25 Lindenmuth, a freshman for the Ti- “He’s our last resort and he saves Thierolf, giving the Titans some shots he faced in a 3-1 win over Neshaminy Feb. 25. tans, to the penalty box for two-min- everything.” breathing room and a 2-0 edge. In ute minors and 10-minute majors. On offense, Thierolf leads the the closing minutes of the battle with (SHSHL), the win pushes the got right in there and it was a good Both players are key cogs to their Titans with five goals and two assists CB South trying to ward off a furi- Titans to 4-2-1, overall, 3-1-1 in the north-south game as we expected.” respective team’s offense. Seewagen including both strikes in the middle ous comeback bid by Neshaminy, SHSHL Continental Conference. “These are the kinds of games you leads his team with nine goals and period of the win over CB West. Mendham poked home a rebound “This is a big win for us; it makes look forward to – to know where we five assists and Lindenmuth tallied Team captain Daniel Kvecher is of an initial shot by Thierolf that was a statement – Flyers Cup and the rest stand.” the first goal of the game in both next with three goals and six assists. so forceful, it handcuffed opposing of the league,” stated Colin’s older “It’s a little taste of what the play- a 3-3 tie with North Penn Feb. 4 Aidan Gaffney, the other assistant goalkeeper Brian Nelson. brother Owen, one of two assistant offs could be.” at Hatfield ice and a 5-1 triumph captain, is also among CB South’s Somehow, Mendham managed captains for the Titans. “Those first According to McGinty, he used over rival CB East Feb. 10 at Bucks scoring leaders with two goals and to get enough stick onto the rebound two games were just a fluke.” a combination of tactics to motivate County Ice & Sports Center. four assists. that he poked the carom through Without senior goalkeeper Mason the younger Mendham in South’s He also notched the final tally “They’re guys who we expect to the five-hole for that much-needed Moyer in net for the first two games, win over Neshaminy. Feb. 24 in a 7-0 shutout of CB West. do well because they play high level insurance goal with just 2:12 remain- CB South dropped its opener with “Little Mendham was struggling “He gets dirty in front of the club (hockey),” explained McGinty. ing in the contest. Council Rock South, 5-3, in a a little bit in the second period. He net, gets some key goals for us,” “They’re mixed in on our power “My assistant coach and I started rematch of last season’s SHSHL wasn’t playing confident, making explained Owen Mendham, of Lin- play. They play penalty kill but we running on these guys and telling championship won by the Golden some mistakes,” the coach ex- denmuth. “He gets the team going.” play a very team-oriented game here. them, ‘we’re not here to walk out, Hawks. The Titans fell harder the plained. “I was really getting on him. Seewagen, who notched a pair “The only column we care about 2-1. We gotta keep our foot on the next week, outpaced 5-1 by confer- “I think he showed really good of goals including his team’s OT is the ‘W’ (win) column.” gas. ence foe Pennridge. maturity. game-winner over Pennsbury in After the rare 0-2 start, the Titans “You have to keep playing, keep The duel with Neshaminy was “I pulled him aside and told him a season opener and two more in are 4-0-1 in their last five contests. playing – don’t sit back. a rematch of last season’s SHSHL the reason why I’m on you is be- a more recent victory over North [email protected] “When you sit back, bad things semifinal won by CB South. cause I expect more out of you. Penn, remained in the penalty box @stevesherman222 on Twitter happen. Fortunately, we were able to “As expected, Neshaminy’s got a forge ahead and turn it around and good squad so we were looking for sneak in that third goal.” the obvious good game, hoping to District swimming: boys After an 0-2 start in the Subur- get 25 to 30 shots,” stated CB South ban High School Hockey League Continued from page B1 two relays. Gabe Miksa, LeMay, end my high school career. It was head coach Shaun McGinty. “We Krystkiewicz and Papanikolaou lots of fun.” “This meet for me was about teamed up in the 200 freestyle relay Kircher, who also finished 10th in dropping time and getting my (1:27.74) and Papanikolaou, LeMay, the 200 individual medley (1:45.21), District swimming: girls personal best. It’s been a while since Miksa and Krystkiewicz were the will attend SUNY Maritime, where I’ve dropped time like this, so this foursome in the 400 freestyle relay he plans to major in marine engi- Continued from page B1 of breaks but this year you really was a good meet for me.” (3:12.83). neering. had time between your events. New Hope-Solebury doesn’t Joseph Hong celebrated his 18th Dom Edwards of Council Rock “I have to say, I like this venue. Also, it’s so nice here (at Graham). have a swim team, so the Devaneys birthday with a second-place finish North earned a pair of medals in I’ve been here a few times for Junior I love how spacious it is and it has compete as independents. in the 100 breaststroke (57.09). He individual events, finishing fourth in Olympics and it’s nice to come eight lanes. LaSalle (where the “We have a lot of swimming to also took ninth in the 200 individual the 200 individual medley (1:53.57) back here. We didn’t have any fans district meet is typically held) only do and no pool at New Hope so medley (1:55.83). and sixth in the 500 freestyle here so I definitely tried to scream has six and it feels claustrophobic. we have to travel around,” John The breaststroke was a hard (4:39.66). my loudest because we have some The only bad thing is that it’s so far Devaney said. “We swim at Upper fought battle between Hong and Teammate Michael Kiedaisch people who haven’t been to districts away. Dublin Aquatics Club and also we winner Nick Clark of North Penn placed 13th in the 50 freestyle before and we tried to make it as “I’m not really that happy with do extra stuff on our own at the (55.75), who was ultimately named (22.21). normal as possible so they would how I swam, but I have next year. I YMCA and that definitely helps.” the meet’s outstanding swimmer. The Indians’ 200 freestyle relay of get that experience.” think I could have prepared a little The Class 3A competition was “Nick was just really on point Edwards, Jackson Eshelman, Carter Also for the Titans, Julia Riegel better. This was such a tough year. held after the 2A meet. and he had a good race,” said Hong, Detweiler and Kiedaisch finished took ninth in the 200 individual We had a late start and then we Freshman Marcus Papanikolaou who will swim at Virginia Tech next fifth (1:27.96) and the 200 medley medley (2:09.86) and 11th in the had to stop and start again. It was a of Central Bucks East struck gold on year. “I’m not particularly happy relay of James Shmurak, Edwards, 100 breaststroke (1:07.19), Elena short season, but it turned out much his first-ever district swim, winning with my time. I think my race was a Eshelman and Kiedaisch placed Dudkina placed 15th in the 100 better than I expected. the 50 freestyle (20.58). little sloppy. I could have been a little seventh (1:37.71). backstroke (59.22) and Riley “This year was definitely very “It was good,” said Papanikolaou, cleaner with a couple of details. It is “This was a frustrating year for Reteneller finished 16th in the 500 motivating for me. I will try to do who also finished second in the 100 what it is. I don’t have any excuses. everyone,” said Edwards, who will freestyle (5:22.18). a lot better next year and get more butterfly (50.38). “It took a little I think my time should get me into swim at Cornell next year. “But it Scholer, Riegel, Kaylin Goodling swims at this meet. pressure off of me for the butterfly states but you never know. The only was definitely worth having the sea- and Chloe Matsick finished sixth Also for the Patriots, senior but I was a little tired. thing I can do is watch and wait. son. I didn’t swim how I wanted to in the 200 freestyle relay (1:37.90) Sophie Moyer finished 13th in the “I didn’t taper at all and I feel real- “Whatever happens, I’m definite- here, but I didn’t taper and maybe I and Matsick, Scholer, golding and 100 breaststroke (1:07.62) and 16th ly good for states. I’ll taper for that.” ly grateful to have spent my senior should have. Riegel took ninth in the 400 free- in the 100 butterfly (59.95). He also considered swimming the season with my teammates.” “We got some guys here to style relay (3:34.51). “The butterfly didn’t go the way I 100 freestyle before choosing the 50. The Rams’ 200 medley relay of districts who have never been here Central Bucks South finished wanted it to,” said Moyer, who will “I wanted to switch things up a Greg Bashaar, Hong, Brett Mus- before and we won the SOL (Sub- ninth in team scoring with 113 continue her swimming career at little bit,” he said. “I guess it was selman, Julien Arteaga placed fifth urban One League Patriot Division points. Franklin & Marshall. “But honestly, a good decision to choose the 50 (1:37.30). team title) so the season had some For Central Bucks East, Ilene I’m excited about college so I’m because I won. It felt really good in Central Bucks South senior Ryan positives.” Stark took 13th in the 200 individu- looking forward to that. the water, really fast. I came into the Kircher achieved his goal of earning Quakertown’s Caleb Einolf al medley (2:13.07). “I’m happy we even had a district meet thinking I had nothing to lose a medal, taking fourth in the 100 swam in two events, taking 14th “I like that there were less people meet at all. With them only taking but I came into the meet wanting to freestyle (47.79). in the 200 individual medley here,” said Stark, a junior. “It made 16 people for each event, I was win. “It’s hard for me to believe that (1:59.40) and 15th in the 100 back- me feel more accomplished. They nervous that I wasn’t going to get in. “High school swimming has been was my last district swim,” Kircher stroke (54.06). only took the top 16, so this year to It was really hard to get in this year, really fun and I know this isn’t a said of the freestyle. “But it was my CB East was sixth in team scoring make it was really a big deal. and I’m happy I was able to swim normal year but hopefully next year best swim. I got fourth overall and with 112 points. CR North was “I like how they had bigger two events.” will be. Right now, I’m just looking my first medal. I’m so happy. I’m seventh (101), Pennridge was 15th breaks between the events, too. Central Bucks East finished 29th forward to states.” really leaving it all on a positive (54), CB South was 27th (22), Cen- Last year it kept going without a lot in team scoring with nine points. Also for the Patriots, Tommy note. This is the best way it could tral Bucks West finished 29th (19) Krystkiewicz was 11th in the 200 have gone down. and Quakertown was in a four-way individual medley (1:56.92) and 12 “I worked hard all these four years tie for 33rd with Marple Newtown, Wrestlers medal at regionals th in the 100 backstroke (53.68) and and this is such a competitive meet. Harriton and West Chester Rustin Zachary LeMay placed 14th in the This was my first time in the fastest (5). Continued from page B1 impressed with Ziegler and his team. 200 freestyle (1:47.62) and 16th in heat as well. I didn’t even breathe the The PIAA swimming champion- The Panthers finished third behind the 500 freestyle (4:54.33). last 12 yards. I was pretty exhausted, ships will be held March 19-20 at “I knew I could win another re- Spring-Ford and West Chester CB East also took fourth in but it was awesome. What a way to Cumberland Valley High School. gional title,” said Haubert, who lost Henderson. in the blood round at states last year. “In his first match, he missed a Being able to ride him for a period takedown and nearly ended up on was a great feeling. his back,” said Handel. “He showed “I continue to impress myself a lot of character, and he is in a with what I am able to do. I’ve had tough weight class where any of the feeling of losing at states for a those kids could have won it. long time, and it won’t leave until I “Borzio and DeFalco wrestled can win a state title. I am just going well. Redder finished fourth last to keep wrestling and stay focused.” week, and we talked to him about Fellow senior Mason Smeland the mental aspect of the sport, and it also will make the trip to Pottsville worked for him.” this weekend, as he won his fifth- Council Rock South, which fin- place bout with a fall. ished seventh as a team, was led by Ziegler will be joined by team- junior Matt Colajezzi (second, 160), mates Zach Borzio (third, 126 freshman Bekhruz Sadriddinov pounds), Frederick Retter (third, (fifth, 152) and junior Lucas Doyle 285) and Domenic DeFalco (fourth, (fourth, 215). 138) who will compete in the Class Council Rock North, which 3A Super Regional at Quakertown finished fourth as a team, also Saturday. Ziegler became the advanced junior Tony Burke (sec- school’s first regional champ since ond, 106), and seniors Max Harar Gavin Caroff won a title in 2016. (second, 285) and Blake Silber It proved to be the result of a long (fourth, 189) who all will wrestle journey for him. this weekend. “To win the tournament was real- Central Bucks West junior Carl ly cool,” said Ziegler. “I don’t think I DiGiorgio (second, 215) and senior would have won the tournament if It Chris Cleland (fifth, 132) won their wasn’t for my coaches. bouts. Pennridge freshman Sam “I put a lot of time and effort into Kuhns (second, 113) and Cole Cof- the sport. I had competed in the fin (106, fifth), Central Bucks East preseason high school duals, where I junior Quinn Collins (second, 215) did well. That’s when I knew I could and Mason Stein (third, 160), and wrestle with high school kids.” Central Bucks South sophomore Quakertown head coach Kurt Gabe Whittington (fifth, 120) will Handel continuously has been make the trip to Quakertown. Page B4 (14) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021

Third Maceri makes the grade for West Point Gary Weckselblatt the ugly.” Mary Maceri said Harner would and has the drive to succeed in all This is the third year in a row often attend the high school’s cross areas of life. Emily works hard in It was toward the end of her Ad- a QCSD graduate has received a country meets and speak with and out of the classroom and should vanced Placement biology class and “Certificate of Appointment” to Emily, who competed on the var- be very proud of her accomplish- Emily Maceri was checking her can- West Point. Last year Tyler Einolf sity cross country and indoor and ment.” didate portal with the United States earned the honor. Emily also consid- outdoor track teams. He likes to In addition to becoming an Army Military Academy. When she saw ered the coveted four-year Army Re- check in with students to make sure officer, Emily plans to further her the large green box that confirmed serve Officers’ Training Corps full they’re on track with their academ- service in the medical field by be- her appointment, a huge smile broke scholarship. Those were earned by ics and service requirements. coming either a psychiatrist or an out on her face. 2019 QCHS graduate Nathan Gru- Maceri also said QCSD teach- anesthesiologist. “I’m really family A good friend sitting next to her ver of Lehigh University and 2018 ers have been “phenomenal” to oriented and those professions will noticed and asked what was up. A grads Jared and Jason Susnoskie of her daughters, including Grace, a allow for family life, she said. buzz quickly circulated the class Penn State. Another former Panther, QCHS freshman. Emily is quick Craig and Mary Maceri couldn’t with the exciting news. Emily’s fel- 2016 grad Rudy Levinski, was hon- to name Mr. Auger (AP physics), be more proud of their children. low students offered congratulations ored last year with the Comman- Mrs. Waddell (AP calculus and AP “It’s surreal,” Mary Maceri said. on the offer to attend West Point. “I dant’s Distinguished Leadership statistics), and Mrs. Eisenmann (AP “We can’t believe we have two was so over the moon,” she said. I Award, presented to the cadet who psychology), as her favorite teach- strong, independent women. We was just in shock.” has provided exceptional leadership ers. She said AP chemistry might feel blessed.” She called her mom, dad and old- EMILY MACERI throughout the corps at Virginia have been her favorite class as it Col. Maceri, a 24-year Army vet- er sister. “Word spread very fast,” Tech University. incorporates “the perfect combina- eran, said, “Raising my right hand to she said. QCSD Superintendent Dr. Bill tion” of science and math. support and defend the Constitution Emily, a Quakertown Commu- Her older sister, Lizzie, a 2019 Harner, who graduated from West “Emily excels and carries herself of the United States is something I nity High School senior, worked QCHS graduate, is a sophomore at Point and enjoyed a 20-year career with poise while juggling multiple strongly believe in. I couldn’t be extremely hard to achieve her ap- West Point. Each has given her all in the Army, recommended each extra-curricular activities with her more proud that they have found a pointment, awarded to only about the information about the USMA of these students for their appoint- extremely challenging academic higher purpose than themselves.” 10 percent of applicants. She’s taken that she’s needed. ments. He praised the students and curriculum,” said Brenda Roth, her Gary Weckselblatt is director of 15 AP classes, has a 4.39 GPA and “They helped me make sure it’s their families for their commitment school counselor. “She is a student communications for Quakertown scored 1420 on the SAT. She’s also what I want so I don’t end up mak- to service. of integrity, academic excellence, Community School District. had the advantage of familiarity with ing the wrong decision,” Emily Army life. said. “And it definitely is, especial- Her father is an Army colonel and ly after watching my dad.” Creative teens sought for 4th annual a 1996 West Point graduate. Col. Her mom, Mary Maceri, said Craig Maceri is brigade commander “We’ve been there so much now. of the Rhode Island National Guard. She’s seen the good, the bad and High School Short-Fiction Contest Bucks County Community Col- in or attend high school in Bucks (the URL is case-sensitive). lege is seeking entries for its fourth County, including those who are There is no cost to enter the con- Palisades to livestream annual Bucks County High School home-schooled. Students can enter test, and the winners will collect Short-Fiction Contest, college offi- one original short story that’s never a $200 honorarium for first place, spring musical production cials announced. been published, including in online $100 for second place, and $50 for Palisades High School’s spring Adult tickets are $8, and student/ “The college has long played blogs or online publications. Fan third place. In addition, winners will musical, “High School Musical senior tickets are $6; ticket mon- an active role in the creative writ- fiction – stories based on existing be honored at a celebratory reading On Stage: One Act Edition” is ey helps sponsor this production. ing community, through the High books, movies or other media – is hosted virtually by Bucks Coun- set to livestream 7 p.m. Friday, The production is based on the School Poet of the Year and Bucks not allowed. Stories may be six to ty Community College at 7 p.m. March 5. Disney Channel original movie. County Poet Laureate contests,” 10 pages, or about 1,450 to 2,400 Wednesday, April 21, on the col- Patrons can purchase tickets The link to purchase tickets said Elizabeth Luciano, the lan- words, double-spaced in 12-point lege’s YouTube channel. and view the show through the is https://www.showtix4u.com/ guage and literature professor who Times New Roman font with one- The Bucks County High School online platform “ShowTix4U”. event-details/43206 . launched the contest in 2018. “This inch margins. Short-Fiction Contest is supported project adds to that synergy by en- Entries must be submitted elec- by the language and literature de- couraging high school fiction writers tronically by noon Thursday, March partment. For information, contact from throughout the county.” 25. Complete contest rules and a link Luciano at Elizabeth.Luciano@ The contest is open to ninth, 10th, to the online entry form are at www. bucks.edu or the department at lan- 11th and 12th graders who live bucks.edu/ShortFictionContestHS [email protected]. Westrick Music Academy enrolling for virtual classes Westrick Music Academy young artists will engage in activ- fun, engaging environment that (WMA), home of Princeton Girl- ities focused on singing techniques, facilitates learning and encourages choir and Princeton Boychoir, is character development, acting musical growth. currently enrolling students of all skills, and dance/choreography in Adults will also find opportuni- ages in a variety of music education preparation for a final showcase ties for musical growth with WMA. classes, exploring new and engag- performance. In the ukulele group In group ukelele for adults, students ing ways to build and strengthen class, students will build their mu- learn basic chords and strumming musicianship skills. sicianship while learning to play techniques on one of the easiest and For musicians in grades 3 to 12, traditional songs on one the most most fun instruments to play. the academy offers a variety of delightful instruments. Westrick Music Academy also classes for all levels. Learn how to In a group setting, students enjoy looks forward to hosting a Comedy relax and strengthen muscles while social interaction and regular infor- Improv Workshop this term. The focusing on the slow, deep breath- mal performance opportunities as interactive, one-day class is open to ing used in singing with Yoga for their skills grow. Students can also anyone of any experience level. Singers. In Musical Theater Fun, take individual voice lessons to For information or to register for grow their singing and performance a class, visit WestrickMusic.org/ skills. WMA’s teachers create a education.

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Located in the North Lot, features grams are all virtual, 6:30 p.m. March 11, sicians and the conservancy. Information [email protected] or visit silver- local artists with handmade items. Visit March 16 and March 23. Visit morven. and tickets: sourland.org. lakenaturecenter.org for details. quakertownfarmersmkt.com for details or org/grand-homes-gardens or call 609- George Street Playhouse opens 2021 Free guided walk on Silver Lake Na- call 215-536-4115. 924-8144 for details. streaming season with Theresa Rebeck’s ture Center trails, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on “Bad Dates,” available through March March 7 and 21. Leisurely and informa- Games/Sports Movies 14. “A hopeful tale of dates gone wrong tive walk covering seasonal topics. Meet Virtual Bingo hosted by Old York Road ACME Screening Room, virtual screen- and looking for Mr. Right.” Tickets can outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at Temple-Beth Am Sisterhood at 7:15 p.m. ings. 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March is Red Cross Month Holy Redeemer Health system announces rebrand In the year since the World than 30 states, impacting more than Holy Redeemer Health Sys- ago, our Sisters stepped onto day,” she said. Health Organization declared 20,000 blood, platelet and conva- tem, now known as Redeemer American soil to answer a call- The rebranded name and COVID-19 a pandemic, tens of lescent plasma donations in Feb- Health, has announced a re- ing to care, comfort and heal,” logo will be rolled-out across thousands of Americans have ruary. brand, including an updated said Sister Ellen Marvel, CSR, the system throughout the year, stepped up to address the needs of Support Disaster Relief efforts name and new logo. province leader, Sisters of the beginning first with an internal families reeling from the pandemic at redcross.org/GivingDay, or to “This rebrand is part of Redeemer. “The beliefs that launch that celebrates the re- as well as record-breaking disasters volunteer visit redcross.org/Vol- broader strategic initiatives to compelled the Sisters back then silience and dedication of the across the country. unteerToday. If you’re healthy and grow and expand the system continue to inspire and guide Redeemer family during the Americans experienced more feeling well, make an appointment to meet the changing needs of the organization forward to- COVID-19 pandemic. billion-dollar disasters in 2020 than to donate blood at RedCrossBlood. the communities we serve in any other year on record, and for org. As a thank you, those who Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” many, the pandemic compounded come to give blood, platelets or said Mike Laign, president and the trauma and financial strain of plasma on March 15-26 will re- CEO of Redeemer Health. “Re- disasters: ceive a Red Cross T-shirt, while taining the richness of our leg- In Southeastern Pennsylvania, supplies last. acy, with a fresh, contemporary New Jersey, and across the coun- The Red Cross is also offering approach, the name and logo try, trained American Red Cross classes in CPR and First Aid to make a renewed promise that disaster workers responded to all help in an emergency; visit red- all members of our community of these crises. cross.org/TakeAClass. Online op- can relate to,” he said. “The past year has been over- tions include Psychological First The new name continues the whelming for many in our commu- Aid for COVID-19 course, which system’s strong connection to nity, and yet through it all, people covers how to manage stress and its founders, The Sisters of the are caring for one another,” said support yourself and others. Redeemer. “Almost 100 years Guy Triano, regional CEO for the American Red Cross of South- eastern Pennsylvania. “When help WINTER’S NOT DONE YET...ORDER AT A QUARTER!! can’t wait, Red Cross volunteers provide families with the sup- port they need during emergen- cies. During Red Cross Month in March, we honor this humanitarian spirit and ask you to join us by do- ALWAYS WELCOMING nating, volunteering, giving blood ORDER NEW CUSTOMERS! or taking a class to learn lifesaving ONLINE COD • Automatic Delivery • skills.” No Card Fees • Online Ordering • HVAC Service For nearly 80 years, U.S. pres- www.meadowspetroleum.com • 610-847-HEAT(4328) idents have proclaimed March as Red Cross Month to recognize people giving back through its life- saving mission — which is pow- ered by more than 90% volunteers. Wawa stores are honoring Red Cross Month with an in-store coin campaign through April 11 to sup- port Red Cross disaster relief. So far this year, Red Cross vol- unteers have provided emergency shelter, food and other assistance following disasters like tornadoes and February’s record onslaught of winter storms, which blanketed some 70% of the continental U.S. with snow, ice and historically low temperatures. The severe winter weather forced the cancellation of Red Cross blood drives in more Page B6 (16) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021

Rajie Cook his own firm, Cook & Shanosky, Inc., ist. From 1981 on, Rajie created and Artist and Designer Rajie Cook with racing, and he became an accom- in 1967. In 1974, Cook & Shanosky exhibited three-dimensional sculptural Interlink Publishing Group. plished, respected and successful Rajie “Roger” Cook of Washington was selected by the American Institute assemblages (his “Boxes”), including Rajie is survived by his wife, Peggy; race car driver, winning many races Crossing, Pa., passed away peacefully of Graphic Design and the U.S. De- many about the Middle East conflict daughters, Cynthia (William) Rhodin and capturing multiple track and state on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in the pres- partment of Transportation to design and the Palestinian humanitarian cri- and Cathryn Cook; grandchildren, Sara championships. ence of his daughters and the love of his “Symbol Signs,” a collection of 52 pic- sis. His art was informed by his life (Tyler Lechtenberg), Torin, and Amy Scott began racing go-karts at the life, Peggy. tograms — including the internation- story and his many fact-finding trips Rhodin; great-grandson, Solomon Ra- age of 14 and after a few successful Pioneer graphic designer, Middle ally recognizable men’s and women’s to Jordan, the West Bank, Gaza, Israel, jie Lechtenberg; and siblings Lillian, years progressed to driving full-bod- East peace activist and beloved hus- bathroom symbols, the no smoking Egypt, and Syria he took while serving Wade (Pat), and Edward (Betsy) Cook. ied stock cars at Nazareth Raceway band, father, grandfather, great-grand- and parking signs, and many more — on the Task Force for the Middle East, His sister, Julia (Woody) James, passed at age 17. He was a fierce competitor father, brother, and friend, Rajie left a which are used to this day. For his con- a group sponsored by the Presbyterian away in 2008. and he devoted himself to improving meaningful and lasting imprint on all tributions, he was invited to the White Church of the United States. The drive An in-person memorial service will his skills and meticulously maintain- those who were lucky enough to know House in 1985 to receive a Presidential for a peaceful resolution to the Israe- be planned for a later date. In lieu of ing his race cars, which led to consis- him. Born in Newark, N.J., on July 6, Award for Design Excellence. In 2003, li-Palestinian conflict became his life’s flowers, donations can be made to the tency and victory. 1930, to Palestinian immigrants, Na- the project was accepted to the collec- mission and the focus of his art and ac- Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund He was crowned the Flemington jeeb and Jaleelie Cook, Rajie graduated tions of Cooper Hewitt, the National tivism, and his Boxes were featured in (www.pcrf.net) — gifts that can carry Speedway Sportsman Champion in from Bloomfield (N.J.) High School Design Museum, and the Smithsonian galleries across the United States and on Rajie’s legacy of peace and hope. 1983 and 1984; the New Jersey State and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, Institution. around the world. In 2018, after years Sportsman Champion in 1984; the and he served our nation in the New Rajie closed Cook & Shanosky in of commitment, Rajie published his Scott William Pursell Nazareth Raceway Small Block Mod- Jersey National Guard from 1946 to 2002, and turned his focus to his other memoir, A Vision for My Father: The ified Champion in 1987; and the East 1955. With Don Shanosky, he founded very prolific career: as an artist-activ- Life and Work of Palestinian-American Windsor Speedway Small Block Mod- ified Champion in 1990 and 1991. He was also popular with the fans, being named Most Popular Driver at Flem- ington and East Windsor Speedways. More great local reads coming your way soon. Later he competed in a sprint car with the United Racing Club, winning multiple feature events. He was par- ticularly proud that his uniform and 10 Cool Things to Do This Spring helmet are on display at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum issue 8 | spring 2021 in Knoxville, Iowa. Scott is survived by his sister Diane

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View from a bedroom window. Mearns Mill Manor.

not a big party – but still an empty house A scaled-down Bucks County Designer House tradition Many people in the area were delighted to hear that a long-running spring event, the Bucks Coun- ty Designer House & Gardens, will be held this year, albeit with some Covid-related modifications. The 2021 Designer House is Mearns Mill Manor, an 1870s mansion owned by the Heritage Conservan- cy, and located at 545 Almshouse Road in Ivyland. Traditionally, late February is the time when the plan- ning committee holds an Empty House Party so that guests can visit the house before designers and land- scapers begin transforming the property. The event provides an opportunity to meet the designers and landscapers, view their design boards and hear about their plans while enjoying delicious food and wine. Because of COVID-19, a gathering such as this isn’t possible this year, however some wonderful “before” photographs of the house have been taken. They high- light the home’s period charm, including original archi- tectural details, hardware and numerous fireplaces. Once the designers and landscapers complete their work, Mearns Mill Manor will be open for socially-distanced, timed entry tours every day from May 2 to May 30. All Covid-related precautions will be taken. Visit the Designer House website at buckscoun- tydesignerhouse.org. Tickets, which are priced at $30, are available for purchase on the website. Pat Urban Kimberly Lux is in charge of transforming the entry foy- er, stairwell and hallways.

Lisa Lazarus of Lisa Lazarus Interiors and Robert Belchic.

Sky blue paint.

The stately staircase.

Kathleen Krick and Jacquelyn Kennedy. This sunny bedroom will get a makeover. The outdated kitchen. Page C2 (18) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021 Dining Susan S. Yeske: Recipe of the Week Meatless meals for Lent and beyond Five Fridays remain during tein such as beans or tofu, you cooking. Remove pan from oven. Lent, a solemn time of sacrifice also can decrease your risk of get- Push potatoes to outside edge of and contemplation before the ar- ting type 2 diabetes according to pan. Set aside. rival of Easter. mondaycampaigns.org. 3. Place flour in a shallow dish. It also could be a time to learn This sheet pan recipe from Beat egg, another 1 teaspoon of new things such as creating meat- mccormick.com transforms the Old Bay and 1 teaspoon water less meals you like well enough to restaurant favorite fish and chips in a separate shallow dish. Mix serve year-round. by baking it in the oven and pro- cornflake crumbs and remaining Grilled cheese sandwiches, tuna viding enough food for a hungry 1 teaspoon Old Bay in another casseroles, pierogies, egg dishes, family. It also doesn’t hurt that shallow dish. Remove fish from peanut butter and meatless soups sheet pan meals are trendy these buttermilk mixture, allowing ex- and stews are all good choices for days, avoiding the oil used in fry- cess to drip off into bag. Coat fish the meatless Fridays of Lent. But ing and requiring minimal work. in flour, shaking off excess flour. how about adding something new Dip in egg mixture, then press such as pasta with shrimp or new Sheet Pan Fish and Chips into cornflake mixture until ways to serve salmon? ¼ cup buttermilk MCCORMICK.COM evenly coated. Discard any Adding at least one meatless 5 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning, Fish and chips baked in a sheet pan is an easy and flavorful way to remaining flour, egg and corn- day to your week is good for the divided make a family-sized meal for Lent. flake mixtures. Place fish on a planet and your health according 1 pound cod fillets, cut into wire rack in center of pan with to the Meatless Monday move- 4x2-inch pieces the potatoes. ment. If everyone did it, it would 2 large russet potatoes, cut Tartar sauce bowl. Sprinkle with another 2 tea- 4. Bake 15 minutes or until reduce the amount of greenhouse into wedges (aboout 1½ 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix spoons of Old Bay; toss to coat fish is golden brown and flakes gas emissions by 1.2 million tons pounds) buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of the evenly. Spread potatoes in single easily with a fork and potatoes of carbon dioxide, save water and 1 tablespoon oil Old Bay Seasoning in large re- layer on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch are tender. Serve fish with pota- reduce the risk of heart attack. If ¼ cup flour sealable plastic bag. Add fish; baking pan sprayed with non-stick toes and tartar sauce, if desired. you skip meat for one meal each 1 egg seal bag. Refrigerate 20 minutes. cooking spray. Bake 25 minutes, day, replacing it with a plant pro- 1 cup cornflake crumbs 2. Toss potatoes and oil in large turning potatoes halfway through ACME bag purchases will benefit Lew Larason: Thoughts from an Epicure Sunshine Foundation Plan ahead for vegetables Sunshine Foundation has been selected as a beneficia- In my Feb. 18 column, I wrote It’s easy and quick, plus the mentioned have any vegetables. I some croutons. I make ours. But, ry of the ACME “Give Back about making your own quick recipe is on the package. It’s solve this in different ways. I en- they’re available in the store. Where It Counts” Reusable meals rather than using a heat- good on smashed potatoes, toast joy eating a small carrot or two As for dressing, I make my Bag Program for the month and-eat or frozen dinner. I forgot or bread. while cooking dinner. Also, it’s own, although there are sev- of March 2021. to mention Patti’s favorite: chip It’s been brought to my at- easy to have a salad with your eral in supermarkets. I usually The ACME program, beef gravy. tention that none of the dishes I meal. mix four parts olive oil to one which launched in August Plan ahead by chopping some part vinegar. To this add either 2019, is a reusable bag proj- veggies to keep in small closed crushed garlic or garlic powder. ect that facilitates community containers in the crisper drawer Unless you really love garlic, be support with the goal to make Fresh Seafood & More of your fridge. Prepare two or careful when adding it to the oil a difference in the communi- Prepared Foods, Hot Food to Go, Meats & Fresh Produce three days’ worth. That makes mix. You want it to be there but ties where shoppers live and Takeout - Wholesale - Retail preparing a salad fast. not overwhelming. work. Although many vegetables The above works as long as Sunshine Foundation was have a message printed on the you plan ahead. If you just don’t selected as the March benefi- package that they’re pre-washed, like working in the kitchen, I ciary of the program by store I wash everything anyway. Also, don’t know what to say, except leadership at the ACME lo- I often use small raw spinach to try it. It’s creative and can be cated at 105 E. Street Road We appreciate our leaves instead of lettuce. They’re relaxing as long as you don’t take in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. loyal customers better for you. it too seriously and don’t over- Sunshine Foundation will for their continued The salad can have anything think what you’re doing. receive a $1 donation every patronage during this you like. I choose small carrots, Enjoy and stay safe! time the $3 reusable “Give time! celery, scallions, cherry toma- Back Where It Counts” bag toes, cucumbers, and bell peppers If you have any questions or is purchased at this location Warrington Shopping Center • 1380 Easton Rd in different colors. Also, many suggestions for this column, during March, unless other- Warrington, PA 18976 supermarkets have pre-pack- please contact me either through wise directed by the custom- aged containers of mixed olives this newspaper atbuckscounty- er through the giving tag at- hellersseafood.com and peppers. These are good and herald.com or directly at guthri- tached to the bag. are packed in flavorful oil. 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March 4, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page C3 (19) Dining Dining Giant partners with Rodale Institute Temple Judea hosts virtual talk with Israeli women in medical science to support ‘greener’ farming Temple Judea of Bucks Coun- ment Corporation for Israel/Israel To support ecologically-safe farm- ty will host a free Lunch and Learn Bonds and Doylestown Hadassah. ing, sustainable retailing and efforts Zoom event focusing on advances Additional sponsors are welcome. to eliminate hunger, The Giant Com- Israeli women are making in medical Kreitman is a longtime Teva sci- pany today announced a new part- science. entist who headed the company’s nership with Rodale Institute, a lead- Open to the community, the Global Innovative Research and ing voice in developing solutions for Lunch and Learn will take place at Development organization. Garner the regenerative organic movement. noon March 18. is a co-CEO of the women-led com- Rodale Institute has been a global During the event, Temple Judea’s pany FEMSelect. She has launched leader in regenerative organic agri- Rabbi Sigal will interview Israeli and built the market for innovative culture for over 70 years. medical device company executive women’s health-care products with “Through education, research, Debbie Garner and scientist Rivka Eli Lilly and Co. and iMDsoft in nu- and training, Rodale Institute is Riven Kreitman. Garner and Kreit- merous international markets. quite clearly leading the charge to man, who has a Ph.D., will speak Sigal is the founding director of JOHNIE GALL about advancements being made by Rabbis Without Borders and the cre- The Giant Company has partnered with Rodale Institute, to educate women and for women. They’ll also ator of Mendful - Live Connected. farmers in regenerative and organic farming. share how being women leaders in- She has presented at TEDx, and was Lambertville Chamber formed their career paths. featured on CBS Sunday Morning transform farming for the better, and program (RIFT), an internship that The event is supported by a grant and National Public Radio. slates Restaurant we’re incredibly fortunate to have trains farmers for a career in regen- from the Jewish Federation of Great- To register for the event or receive this resource just two hours from our erative organic agriculture, and one er Philadelphia, Philadelphia-Israel more information, visit templejudea. Month drawing home office,” said Nicholas Bertram, of Rodale’s ongoing research studies Chamber of Commerce, Develop- org/event/lunch-and-learn.html. president of The Giant Company. connecting healthy soil with human The Delaware River Towns “Their important work complements health. Chamber of Commerce, now our other environmental initiatives “Agriculture grows when we pro- the Greater Lambertville including offsetting our carbon foot- duce what consumers want,” said Chamber of Commerce, is print, creating pollinator habitats, and Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary sponsoring its first event, reducing food waste.” Russell Redding. “Pennsylvania is a “Don’t let the Lights Go Out.” Rodale Institute’s 333-acre ex- national leader in organic sales and The dine in or take out perimental farm, which conducts we are investing in organic research event is Restaurant Month, research into regenerative organic at Rodale and in a new PA Preferred running the entire month of agriculture as well as farmer train- Organic program. These targeted March. ing opportunities, is headquartered investments grow opportunities for “With shutdowns, restric- in Kutztown, Pa. 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We take every precaution to follow all COVID safety guidelines. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff and guests is our highest priority. Masks must be worn. Page C4 (20) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021 Makers Alley opens art exhibition space in Frenchtown The Makers Alley Artisan and Craft located at 11 Kingwood Ave. in French- an opportunity to showcase new works Collective supports artists and craft town, N.J. to the public,” said Peter Rosenthal, makers in the Delaware Valley, and its Created as an ongoing showcase for co-founder of Makers Alley. adjacent river towns, who are creating select local artists in the Delaware River Currently on view are works by Pat- quality work across all artistic and craft Valley region, the exhibit will consist of rick Budd, Shawn Campbell, Haley disciplines and skill sets. artwork in a variety of mediums. Manchon, Chris Mundy, Robert Reid, To continue the community building Each work will be presented for three Larry Ricci, Lorraine Ricci and Ivia progress Makers Alley made with its weeks, and then replaced with new of- Yavelow. First Annual Juried Artisan and Craft ferings on a staggered revolving basis The Makers Alley curatorial commit- Exhibition last October, the mem- so additional works can be added to the tee chooses the works on view. Mem- ber-based organization has established ever-changing exhibition. That means bers and nonmembers are welcome to a rotating gallery space located in the there is always something new to see submit work for consideration. The op- windowed front area of the Frenchtown and buy at the hardware store. portunity to submit is free to members, Home & Hardware store. “While Makers Alley will remain an and there is a fee of $25 to nonmembers. The space was donated by Makers Al- artisan-first, work-producing collective, For information, email info@makersal- The front window of Frenchtown Home & Hardware ley co-founder Mike Tyksinski, and is it’s supportive to afford our community ley.org. is the site of a new Makers Alley art exhibition space.

Continued from page B6 house Alleger on Sept. 6, 1927 in wedding anniversary. Having built Keith, Colin, and Kyle, and his eight She enjoyed gardening and was a his family home on Bonnell Street in their own home on Thatchers Hill great-grandchildren, Jackson, Rylan, lifelong Phillies fan. Jackson Bigler Alleger Flemington – a house owned by the in Raritan Township in the 1950’s, Mason, Isabel, Olivia, Avery, Evie She is survived by two daughters Alleger’s since its construction in Agnes fondly remembers him sitting and Giuliana. Patti Diane McCurdy of Slatington 1900. Jack’s mother, Luella, was the amongst an array of loose parts as- Funeral services will be held at and Beverly Ann Foellner (Phillip) organist for the Flemington Baptist sembling the new home’s oil furnace 11 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at of Center Valley; two sons Steven Church for many years. Currently, from a mail order kit. the Flemington Baptist Church, 170 Robert Chambers (Laurie) of Wil- Jack was the oldest living congregant For many years, he was the pro- Main St., Flemington, N.J. Interment liams Township and Alan George of the church. duction manager of the Hunterdon will follow in St. Magdalen Cemetery Chambers (Patsy) of Upper Black Jack began government work while County Democrat and manager of in Flemington. Calling hours will be Eddy; a sister Diane Pitetti of Hat- in high school helping to guard Ger- The Democrat Press. He was one of on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. boro; eight grandchildren Brian, man and Italian POWs at the Belle the founding members of the Hunter- at Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Matthew, Amanda (Jeff), David, Mead Army Depot in New Jersey. don County Polytech and was award- 147 Main Street, Flemington, N.J. Justin, Kevin, Kyle and Jesse; and Shortly after graduating from Flem- ed an Honorary Membership into the Memorial contributions may be two great-grandchildren Victoria and ington High School in 1945, Jack National Technical Honor Society for made to Hunterdon Hospice, 215 Hayden. She was predeceased by was drafted into the United States his service on its board of directors. Route 31, Flemington, NJ 08822. seven brothers. Army. His two brothers, George and Jack was a printer by trade; he was in- For further information or to leave Services will be private and at the Bill, preceded him into the service volved in the production of The Wall an online condolence, please visit convenience of the family. Arrange- having been drafted directly from Street Journal for Dow Jones Inc. for www.holcombefisher.com. ments are in the care of the C. R. High School. Jack was trained at the over 20 years, retiring in October of Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www. U.S. Army Armor School, Disney 1987. He was also a former member crstrunk.com) Quakertown. Barracks, Fort Knox, Ky., where he and past president of the Flemington Vivian L. Chambers In lieu of flowers memorial con- learned to operate the ground break- Kiwanis Club. tributions can be made to Shriners JACKSON BIGLER ing M26 Pershing tank. Jack’s state Jack and his beautiful wife, Agnes, Hospital for Children-Philadelphia ALLEGER side service as a Tank Crewman in were avid world travelers visiting Attn: Development Office 3551 the 70th Tank Battalion included such distant locales as Hawaii, Ire- North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA Jackson “Jack” Bigler Alleger, age duty where he “instructed men how land, China, Russia, Finland, Den- 19140, or Disabled Veterans Chapter 93, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at to drive and operate tank.” Jack was mark, Spain, Thailand, the Golden 84 c/o The American Legion 610 E. his home in Raritan Township, N.J. honorably discharged and separated Triangle, Egypt, many European Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951, He was a lifelong Flemington area from Fort Knox Kentucky the day af- countries, including Greece, Turkey or to the American Diabetes Founda- resident. ter Christmas, Dec. 26, 1946. and France, and they voyaged on the tion 150 Monument Road, Suite 100 Jack was born the son of the late Jack married Agnes Roth and Queen Mary 2 on her maiden trip. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. George Wesley and Luella Ritten- they recently celebrated their 68th Jack was a season ticket holder of the Rutgers University football team and he loved to attend games with John William Meyer his sons, Joel and Jackson. He partic- ularly loved to watch the New York football Giants. Having been a printer for most of his life, it seemed that he could only read the written word by the column inch. He was therefore not terribly fond of books, but he read The Wall Street Journal religiously. VIVIAN L. In addition to his parents, he was CHAMBERS predeceased by his three siblings, George Alleger, Charles Willard Al- leger, and Jeanette Kroeger. He is Vivian L. Chambers, 91, of Coo- survived by his wife, Agnes Roth persburg, Springfield Township died Alleger, his two sons and daughters- March 1, 2021 in her home. She was in-law, Jackson Roth Alleger and his the wife of the late George Cham- wife, Lynne of Flemington, N.J., and bers. Joel Rittenhouse Alleger, and his wife Born in Elkins Park, Pa., she was Sueann of Frenchtown, N.J., his six the daughter of the late Edwin & grandchildren, Clinton, Sean, Gareth, Laura (Gill) Geissler.

JOHN WILLIAM MEYER John William Meyer, 81, of Tini- cum Township, Upper Black Eddy, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at his home. Born June 11, 1939 in Plum- steadville, Pa., John grew up and lived most of his life in Tinicum Township. He was a driver for Brinker Fuels in Doylestown, Pa., for over 40 years. As a young man, John worked on commercial toma- to farm in Plumsteadville, Pa. He was a fan of the Philadelphia Phil- lies. John was a lifetime member of the Del Val Fish and Game Club. Son of the late John and Marga- ret (Warner) Meyer, John is sur- vived by his son John “Bill” Meyer and his companion Karen Heim- bach of Nazareth, Pa., his daughter Karen M. Yowell and her husband Keith of Flemington, N.J., and his beloved dog Mack. A celebration of John’s life was held Feb. 10 at the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Holland Township, N.J, with Ruth- ann Disotell officiating. Interment followed in the Upper Tinicum Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOS Beagles, 814 Judith Lane, Atco, NJ 08004 or to the Del Val Fish Easter Food Sale and Game Club, PO Box 17, Point St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church Pleasant, PA 18950. 1545 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976 For more information or to send online condolences, please visit BRING www.JohnsonWalton.com. YOUR OWN Kielbasa • Babka (Easter Bread) BAGS Deadline to order: Thurs. 3/18/21 Pick-up: Sat. 3/27/21 from 9am to 12pm To order, visit our website at www.stanneukrainiancc.com or call Helene for an order form at 215-343-3948 (leave name & phone number)

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C5 March 4, 2021 SCORE Bucks helps business owner amid pandemic Lyne Walke felt unseen among waxing, makeup, and other beauty Rosa said. the other retailers at Valley Square treatments. Walke, a Philadelphia native who in Warrington. “I’ve had more walk-in traffic now calls Bucks County home, said Her lash and brow bar was situ- and it’s more visible,” Walke said. she would recommend SCORE ated at the end of the shopping cen- “In Doylestown it’s like a business “100 percent” to other business ter, resulting in little foot traffic and community … Everybody supports owners and entrepreneurs. Even customers having difficulty finding everybody. That is something that I when their mentoring session has her. did not have at my other location.” concluded for the day, Walke said She tried marketing her busi- Working with De Rosa helped De Rosa is “always watching” and ness, creating packages and more to Walke in “not feeling alone” and sends follow-up emails or reaches boost business. gave her direction throughout the out with new ideas to share. Insight from her SCORE Bucks ever-changing business landscape “You need the support, and you County mentor Nina De Rosa in the wake of the pandemic. De need to be able to bounce ideas helped Walke realize that her busi- Rosa, who has more than 40 years’ off people,” she said. “Nina’s just ness, LC Lash & Brow Bar, was not experience in human resources, has amazing. She’s so easy to talk to. in its ideal location. On Oct. 1, Wal- enjoyed working with Walke and I’m able to share all my ideas with ke relocated her 4-year-old business looks forward to seeing her busi- her.” to downtown Doylestown at 146 ness continue to grow. To stay up to date on news and W. State St. LC Lash & Brow Bar “She is a positive and upbeat in- happenings, join SCORE Bucks specializes in eyelash extensions, dividual who sees the bright side of County’s email list. Text SCORE- microblading, facials, full body even the most negative things,” De BUCKS to 22828. Lyne Walke, at her LC Lash & Brow Bar in Doylestown. Michener Art Museum names 2021 Corporate Partner Program Advisory Board The Michener Art Museum in The Corporate Business Partner Program at to have the museum as a backdrop to chair | Mind Your Design; John S. Doylestown shares its 2021 Corpo- Program has been a critical part of the the Michener connect with like-minded businesses Benson | Penglase & Benson, Inc.; rate Business Partner (CBP) Program Michener’s existence since it was first Art Museum who also want to further enrich our Glenda Childs | The Doylestown Advisory Board list. initiated in 1989 by Museum Found- encompasses cultural community.” Bookshop; Gavin Laboski | Labos- For the second year in a row, Me- er Herman Silverman. CBP mem- a remarkable The 2021 Advisory Board in- ki Law; Craig Morgenstern | Rock- lissa Eiseman, president and owner bership characterizes the significance representation cludes: Melissa Broomall Eiseman, wood Wealth Management; Robert. of Eiseman Construction, Inc., will of the alliance between hundreds of of honorable CBP chair | Eiseman Construction, T. Repko | Repko Law LLC; Chris- chair the group, which exemplifies a businesses and the art community business lead- Inc.; Rick Millham Jr., CBP vice tine Hensel Triantos | Peddler’s Vil- powerful collaboration between the through unique relationships that en- ers in our com- chair | Millham Insurance Agency; lage; Kristin Vogel | Trident Plastics, arts and the business sector in Bucks dorse the importance of intersecting munity,” said MELISSA BROOMALL Binny Silverman, CBP nominating Inc.; Joseph Wingert | Bucks County County and Delaware River Valley business with culture. Eiseman. “We EISEMAN chair | Silverman Family Partner- Herald; and Jane Yeuroukis | Jane region. “The Corporate Business Partner are so fortunate ships; Paul Boger, CBP membership Yeuroukis, Inc.

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n What is bond duration? Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) As defined, bond duration “is is contained and vaccine distribu- when we expect interest rates to rise. (NASDAQ: MPB), parent company of the the sensitivity of a bond’s price tion here in the U.S. accelerates, We are currently recommending wholly-owned subsidiaries Mid Penn Bank to changes in interest rates.” we expect that interest rates will a “low to the ground” approach and MPB Financial Services, Inc., announced Many investors confuse bond start to rise as prospects for the for bond portfolio duration with a that Rob Jones has been promoted to southeast maturity with duration. In fact, domestic economy improve. target duration in line with that of regional president of Mid Penn Bank. maturity is just one factor that must As of this writing, we have a the Barclays US Aggregate Bond In his role, Jones will provide oversight of be taken into account when consid- 2021 year-end target for TNX Index or just under six years. the bank’s loan and deposit activities through- ering bond duration. Other factors of about 2.00%. As interest rates This type of approach suggests a out the Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks include coupon rate and frequency, rise, the prices of fixed income reduction in intermediate and long- County regions. ROB bond yield and any call features securities, like bonds, fall. term bond holdings, particularly U.S. Jones, who previously held the position of se- JONES written into the bond. Like maturity, Many investors look to the 1% Treasuries, is the way to go. Some nior credit officer, has been with the bank since duration is also expressed in years. rule which suggests that for every alternative fixed income strategies 2017. Before joining Mid Penn, he held a variety of executive po- The owner of a bond is entitled to movement of 1% in interest rates, like convertible bonds and floating sitions with large community banks and served as director of Busi- a series of cash flows. For coupon bond prices will change (in the oppo- rate bank loans may be appropriate ness Advisory and Development for a regional accounting firm. bonds, the cash flows start with the site direction) in an amount roughly for some investors. Adding some He serves on the governance committee and is past board chair payment of the semiannual cou- equal to their duration. For example, high yield bonds is another way to of his local United Way chapter, serves on the finance committee pon for each remaining year of the the price of a bond with a five-year lower overall portfolio duration. of a regional nonprofit health center, and is past board chair of the bond’s term. Coincident with the duration will fall by about 5% if in- In general, during periods of rising local YMCA. final coupon payment is the return terest rates rise by 1%. It is important interest rates, active management of the face value of the bond. to note, however, that bond yields do of fixed income assets is preferred In the case of coupon bonds, not change uniformly across the yield over a more passive approach. n duration is always less than maturity. curve in times of changing rates. Let’s test your understanding of Blue Bell law firm Wisler Pearlstine announced that attorneys To calculate duration, we determine Duration then provides an easy duration. With a zero-coupon bond, Benjamin A. Andersen and Joseph M. Black- the present value of the bond’s cash way to compare bonds or evaluate is the duration less than, greater than burn have been elected to partnership. flows and divide that figure by the a portfolio of bonds. Bonds with or equal to maturity? The correct Andersen, of Lower Makefield Township, price of the bond. Considered in a longer maturity will have higher answer is that with a zero-coupon focuses his practice on business litigation. this context of cash flows, duration duration, which in periods of rising bond, duration is equal to maturity His experience includes: breach of contract could also be defined “as the length interest rates can translate into higher as the only cash flow from the bond cases; copyright and trademark infringement; of time before an asset is due to interest rate risk. A higher coupon is the one-time payment of prin- disputes over rights in and ownership of resi- be repaid.” I like to think of bond bond will have lower duration than cipal and interest upon maturity. dential and commercial real estate; creditors’ duration in more simple terms, as one with a lower coupon rate be- Rick Welch is a Registered rights; and disputes between co-owners/share- in when I get my money back. cause the cash flows from the higher Investment Advisor (RIA) and chief BENJAMIN A. holders of businesses. In 2020, we saw the interest rate interest payments mean the face investment officer of Academy ANDERSEN Andersen has been selected to the Super on the benchmark 10-year U.S. value of the bond is repaid sooner. Wealth Advisers. He can be reached Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2012 to 2020. Treasury fall from 1.91% to as low Low or moderate duration strate- at 215-603-2976 or rickwelch@ He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Montgomery Bar asso- as 0.50%. As the COVID-19 virus gies are appropriate during periods academywealthadvisers.com. ciations. A 2001 graduate of Lehigh University, Andersen earned his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 2005 (Order of the Coif). Blackburn handles a broad range of real estate, zoning, and land First Bank names 15 promotions use matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients. First Bank (NASDAQ: FRBA) an- Protection Program organic opportu- Additional First Bank promotions He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Montgomery, and Bucks nounced Feb. 8, that it has promoted nities. At the same time, total deposits include: Ruth Powell – VP/branch County Bar associations. A 2008 graduate of The Pennsylvania 15 employees who played key roles increased 16% with non-interest-bear- operations manager; Stacy Schwartz State University, Blackburn earned his law degree from The Penn- helping the bank thrive and grow ing deposits surging 53.8%. – VP/head of operations; Andaz Ali sylvania State University Dickinson School of Law in 2012. while supporting customers and com- As a result, First Bank’s net income – AVP/senior IT support specialist; munities throughout 2020. for 2020 was $19.4 million, or $0.97 Samantha Dayton – AVP/loan ac- n Maria Mayshura of Belleplain, per diluted share, compared to $13.4 counting assistant manager; Renee A leading insurance professional organization recently recog- N.J., and John Shepardson of Yard- million, or $0.69 per diluted share in Denton-Clarke – AVP/branch op- nized Timothy Swartz, of AAA Club Alliance Insurance Agency, ley were promoted to Executive Vice 2019. erations manager; Kelly Valenza – Warrington, for dedication and ongoing leadership in the insurance President; Thomas Fehn, Jr. of Car- Shepardson has been promoted AVP/human resources coordinator; industry. mel, N.Y., was promoted to First Se- to EVP/Chief Operating Officer. Julianne Silletti – assistant treasurer/ The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) honored nior Vice President; Paula Huergo of Mayshura has been promoted to EVP/ human resources generalist; Carrie Swartz for five years of successfully maintaining the Certified In- Pennington, N.J., and Larry Lee of Chief Risk Officer. Fehn has been Walchko – assistant treasurer/BSA surance Counselor (CIC designation, denoting significant commit- Manasquan, N.J., were promoted to promoted to FSVP/Retail Market investigator; April Rivas – head teller; ment to advanced knowledge and customer service. Senior Vice President. Manager. Huergo has been promoted and Linda Rowe – senior loan admin- “This honor is an acknowledgment of the priority Tim Swartz In 2020, First Bank added $324 mil- to SVP/Operations Manager. Lee, has istrator. places on education and professional growth,” said the Society’s lion to its loan portfolio, which includ- been promoted to SVP/Loan Workout To learn more about First Bank, vis- CEO and President, William J. Hold. ed $187 million from non-Paycheck Manager. it firstbanknj.com or firstbankpa.com. The CIC offers its nationally recognized nonprofit continuing ed- ucation program for insurance professionals nationwide. Light industrial buildings sold in Newtown n Karstie Burgess was recently named Assistant branch manager at Colliers announced the $5,550,000 sale of a multi- QNB Bank’s Upper Perkiomen Valley Office. tenant light industrial portfolio in Newtown, to Velocity She is responsible for directing the work- Venture Partners. flow of the customer service area, including The two buildings, located at 201-375 Pheasant Run supervising, coaching and scheduling staff in and totaling 48,000 square feet, are presently home to five order to ensure the efficient operation of the light industrial, pharmaceutical and technology compa- branch. nies. The property offers expansive parking, tailgate and Burgess has been in banking for 10 years, drive-in loading, warehouse, office, and finished lab space. previously serving as financial services repre- Velocity will immediately commence a capital im- sentative supervisor at QNB’s Upper Perkio- provement campaign to improve the exterior aesthetics, men Valley Office. She earned her high school demolish excess office areas and turn existing vacancies Colliers recently sold two buildings on Pheasant Run in KARSTIE diploma at Souderton Area High School and into multiple tenant-ready units of 5,000 to 20,000 square Newtown to Velocity Venture Partners. BURGESS earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Arca- feet suitable for light industrial, pharma and technolo- li, Velocity’s founding partner. dia University. gy-oriented occupiers. Immediate availabilities include a 10,000 square-foot As an active member in the community, Burgess enjoys support- “We are excited to welcome five new tenants to the flex unit and a turn-key 5,000 square-foot lab unit with ing various local community events such as American Cancer So- Velocity family, and to inherit a handful of vacancies that supporting executive offices. ciety’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser. can efficiently accommodate distribution or lab-style users Jim Scott, a senior managing director with Colliers In- given their current fit-out configurations,” said Tony Grel- ternational represented the Seller in the transaction. March 4, 2021 Bucks County Herald Page D1 (1) Page C6 (24) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021 Planning board okays property investigations Continued from page A1 see whether it qualifies.” speak before action is taken. Resident Peter Folz asked where should backtrack.” News of the concept and the When the report is completed, Resident Eileen Foley urged the the funds are coming from and Alix Bacon said she was con- spread of some misinformation he noted, the board will not be board to “pause and hold a public was told the PIR would be done at cerned about environmental ef- has created a flurry of concern making a recommendation but meeting. This is the biggest thing the expense of the planning board. fects the project might have. and suspicion among residents, merely determining whether the that’s ever happened here. People Ken DeBleu, a past vice chair of One person questioned, “How is and the planning board’s ZOOM properties meet the criteria or not. deserve to have a chance to speak. the planners, said, “Get ready for it ethical to have council members meeting Tuesday night was a bit The three parcels are the inn prop- There’s a level of interest never the long haul,” based on his previ- on the planning commission?” tense, with 88 residents signed up erty, the Stockton School and the seen before.” ous planning experience. Cecil told her according to law the to address the board. By the meet- park. Trishka W. Cecil, the board’s Elaine Johnson said, “The first state requires two elected officials ing’s end, many had dropped out Giocondo noted, “There is no attorney, provided some calming time we heard about the Stockton to serve on the planning board. of the queue waiting to speak. specific application. The plan- information as she assured the res- Inn we weren’t allowed to com- The board voted to move ahead Board Chairman Stephen Gio- ning board has not had any meet- idents they would have a chance ment until after the council voted. with the PIR and, when it is ready, condo made it clear at the begin- ing with Avon or associates.” to speak at the proper procedural What is the hurry? I think you to schedule a public hearing. ning of the more than three-hour Two members of the board, Tim time. She described the PIR as long meeting the planners had Nemeth and Laura Lutton, tempo- “a fact-finding mission – do the been ordered by council resolu- rarily recused themselves from the properties qualify or don’t they.” tion to prepare a PIR to determine panel because they both live with- Resident Richard Burkholder if the site meets eight criteria. in 200 feet of one of the properties noted the park land is in a flood Pineville Tavern petitions “This is a redevelopment pro- under consideration. area. He also questioned “pub- cess,” he said, “separate from a Several residents said they lic drunkenness and the effect of for greenhouse dining area developer’s vision. Joanna will be were concerned about openness having 1,000 people coming in on evaluating the property itself to and transparency and the right to weekends.” Continued from page A1 stalled an underground storm- at the township’s website – water facility during their patio wrightstownpa.org. construction a few years ago, it Magne noted that the Pineville was oversized. They have repre- will have to progress through sented that it will accommodate VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING the local land development ap- the increase in impervious sur- proval process in order to build face runoff.” The subject could Easton Road and New Britain Road Roundabout Intersection the greenhouse. be discussed at Monday’s meet- Improvement Project The tavern has already re- ing. ceived zoning relief for an in- Built in the 18th century, the MARCH 11, 2021 FROM 5:00 TO 6:30 PM crease in impervious surface Pineville has been a feed mill, coverage and relief for the num- general store, hotel and tavern. Email [email protected] to register for the meeting ber of parking spaces required When liquor licenses became from Wrightstown’s Zoning mandatory in the mid-1800s, the You’re invited to participate in a Virtual During this Virtual Public Meeting, the Hearing Board, she said. Pineville was one of the original Public Meeting to provide comments about community will have the opportunity to re- Speaking to concerns about in- 13 recipients of such a license in the Easton Road (SR 1001) and New Britain view preliminary intersection design plans, creased impervious surface cre- Bucks County. The Abruzzese Road Roundabout Improvement Project locat- associated multi-use path modifications, the ating more runoff water, Magne family purchased the Pineville in ed in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. project’s purpose and need, environmental said: “When the Pineville in- 1989 and continue to operate it. features and anticipated schedule.

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Doylestown Tire cupancy permit until the project is er, smaller Wawa at the site was times made the treacherous trek could,” said Ullmann in an email. and Auto Liberty Gas Station’s complete,” Leslie explained. demolished in order to make way back to Dublin at night, Curle “Then I thought ‘why not me?’” Pete Hartkorn and Brian De Hilltown Supervisor Caleb Tor- for the new larger “super” store, gave him his business card and Ullmann credited the “bound- Cesare, deserve the credit, Cur- told him to “call me – never walk rice wanted to assure residents which is slated to be about 5,600 less caring and generosity” of the le said. home at night.” community for the successful fund For Ratta, the whole experi- that any perceived delays in the square feet. The destination is also So impressed with the young drive. She also reached out to her ence has been transformative. expected to offer eight gas pumps man’s “grit” and how he “dis- work colleagues, who responded “I cannot express my utter for a total of 16 fueling stations. played an extreme amount of de- with donations from across the gratitude to all of those kind The old Wawa did not offer fu- termination and dedication to get country. and generous souls who donat- eling services. to work,” Curle posted the story When Ratta learned of the ed their time, efforts and mon- Hilltown officials also gave ap- on social media. extraordinary gift, he was so ey, all in the name of an unbe- proval for a fast-food restaurant The Doylestown Neighbors touched, he was brought to lievable act of kindness,” Ratta with a drive-through to be situated United Facebook page exploded tears, said Ullmann. “My heart said, on Facebook. on the approximately 4-acre prop- with offers to help Ratta get his was so happy to help a com- “To be honest, I have never erty. car repaired.Another Doylestown plete stranger get back on his known such kindness. I am tru- Leslie said that the eatery will resident, Teri Michaels Ullmann, feet. I think we need more of ly thankful and humbled by the comprise “phase two” of the de- created a GoFundMe page to raise this in today’s world!” whole event that has occurred.” money for the effort. After just a week, $4,500 The three now call them- velopment project and is not ex- “I have two teenage sons and I was in the bank and a local selves friends. pected to open when Wawa begins business. It’s not yet known what fast-food chain could set up shop, but there’s been talk of a Chick- Expenses pile up for snow clearing fil-A. Still, it’s not definite that Continued from page A1 cent of township has sidewalks, “This is about keeping our will be the eatery. streets as well as the housing de- Supervisor Jim Hopkins ques- roads clear, so residents can get The Super Wawa comes to a velopment outside of town on tioned the need to compel resi- around when they want to get high-traffic intersection that in- Woodbyne Road. Pursell said dents to clear the paths. Hopkins around,” Wager said defensive- cludes a CVS, Exxon gas station drivers were forced to go around also expressed concern about lia- ly. “A lot of municipalities have and Weis Markets store. numerous cars and trash cans, bility. Legal counsel Scott Mac- this, rural included. I can tell risking damage to township vehi- Nair observed that the township people every year to be cogni- cles and leading to ice buildup. He could only be sued in a slip-and- zant when it snows, and you’ll questioned why people who were fall case where someone didn’t have people who don’t care, and working from home were “leav- clear his or her snow for a long we got to deal with that some- ing their cars just sit out there.” period of time, and it went unen- how.” CROSSWORD L.PUZZLE Dunn: L. Dunn The township topped the county forced. “Legal immunity would The board tabled the matter Crossword 298 in snow totals, with more than 31 go out the window in that scenar- for more public discussion. inches in spots following the Jan. io,” he said. In other business, the town- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 31 to Feb. 2 storm. Supervisor Bill Ryker warned ship manager announced The winter storm report came as the township was legislating $107,000 in state grants would 12 13 14 the township debates just how far common sense. “We don’t have be available for road repairs on it wants to go with its snow emer- a cop who has time on his hands School, Cooks Creek and Pep- 15 16 17 gency ordinance, which would to be writing tickets in a snow- permint roads. “Does any of give it unprecedented power to storm. It’s just not going to hap- this money turn into a pump- 18 19 20 tow vehicles blocking emergency pen guys.” There are state laws kin?” asked Supervisor Tony routes and penalize residents for that govern abandoning a vehi- Matzura. “It would have to 21 22 23 24 25 26 not clearing their sidewalks. cle on a highway,” added Police be used this year,” replied the Pointing out that less than 1 per- Chief Michael McDonald. roadmaster. 27 28 29 30 31 Book explores years from 32 33 34

35 36 1683 through World War II Continued from page A1 37 38 mostly disappeared by 1925 in Perkasie, just on the Great De- 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 pression’s eve.” “An American Hometown” de- 47 48 49 tails how Perkasie found a way to survive the “cigar crash” by 50 51 52 switching industries and remain- ing a vibrant community. “Cigars may have made Perkasie, but the R. Scott Bom- pants business saved it. In both boy’s book, Across Down cases, it was the presence of wom- “An American 1. Advanced degree in mathe- 1. Crunchy protein snack en in the workforce that made Hometown” Perkasie a successful place to do matics? 2. Prefix with “age” or “via” describes a business,” he said. thriving com- 4. Wet bar, often 3. Finger-pointer’s pronoun The town was made possible, munity in its 8. Essen’s river 4. Reagan’s Secretary of State Bomboy noted, by one of Bucks early days. 12. Tourism center 5. “The Great Dictator” Oscar County’s earliest construction projects, the Landis Ridge train 13. Hard downpour nominee Jack tunnel. Built by Irish laborers and 14. Isaac and Rebekah’s eldest 6. Small island in the Thames completed for the North Pennsyl- 15. Mali city near the Niger 7. He portrayed Tolstoy in “The vania Railroad in early 1857, the tunnel later made the cigar trade River Last Station” possible in Perkasie and in neigh- 17. Vascular channel 8. Epiphanies boring Sellersville, Quakertown, 18. Host Khan of “Cheap Eats” 9. Implement and Souderton by enabling con- 19. Mrs. in Montreal 10. Asian affirmative tinuous train service from Phila- delphia to Bethlehem. 21. Photo finish choice 11. Dash Accenting “An American 23. Karl or Moses of basketball 16. Fight site Hometown” are personal stories 27. Strauss specialty 20. Uncle or Grandfather of the women and men who came to Perkasie from nearby farms or Perkasie’s newspaper with no R. Scott Bomboy is a histori- 28. “Heartbreaker” singer Pat 21. Ray under water even Philadelphia to find success publishing experience and made it an and preservationist who was 29. Like many JFK flights 22. Make a suit, suit in the Victorian era. a trusted institution. written frequently about Bucks 30. Charge leader? 24. Survey choice Cornelius F. Hendricks arrived “An American Hometown” County’s past. In his career, makes use of primary records Bomboy has received national 31. Unsafe to skate on, say 25. Like Little Red Riding Hood, from Norristown to make cigars at a young age, went blind from glau- such as population and business awards for his work in journal- 32. Pittsburgh pro maybe coma in his twenties, and then be- census data, state industrial re- ism, and he holds degrees in His- 34. Colander kin 26. Coastal eagle came a town leader. Katie Smith, ports, academic studies, and local tory from the Pennsylvania State newspaper articles to tell the sto- University and Arizona State 35. Chanel No. 5 Eau de _ another young cigar maker who 27. Will-o’ the-_ ry of Perkasie’s survival though University. He is also the editor 36. Sound asleep? 28. Botanical sticker came from Sellersville, lost most of her body movement at the age the ultimate test, World War II. in chief of the National Constitu- 37. It’s here in Haiti 30. Training session of 28. Still, she became Perkasie’s “World War II showed the tion Center in Philadelphia. He is 38. Dark time for a poet 33. Starfleet’s Jean-_ Picard most-famous resident during her best of Perkasie’s character in also currently writing a detailed the toughest of times, but its res- history of Bucks County’s cov- 39. New member of la famille 34. Blessing elicitor, usually lifetime because Smith didn’t let her illness define her. Charles W. idents had survived challenges ered bridges. 42. First son, sometimes 36. They come after quarters Baum also came to Perkasie from for decades, and were up for the “An American Hometown” is 47. Dog command 39. GWB successor Sellersville in his early twenties. task,” Bomboy concluded. available on Shopify and at per- 48. Where to find Snowflake, in 40. Cartoon squeal He became a successful cigar fac- He is currently at work on a kasiebook.com. A limited num- companion book that covers Per- ber of copies are at Chimayo brief 41. Queen’s consort tory supervisor, but Baum’s doc- tor told him to change careers be- kasie’s postwar period until the Gallery and the Treasure Trove 49. Two for Nadal 43. Journalist Melber of MSNBC cause of his health. He took over late 1980s. in Perkasie. 50. Initialed, say 44. Tumult 51. Get ready to shine? 45. “Keystone” character 52. Elect 46. PHL clock setting

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“there has to be enough densi- in the far corner of the site, near public parks. Called the “Green

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N will be four stories, although they es,” Ehlinger said, in earlier com- previously. will “present as three,” with the ments. In the borough’s Broad “This is one of the biggest de- third being seven stories, said the Street Gateway District, a project velopments we’ve seen or will Puzzle by Linda Dunn of Furlong. deputy manager, discussing the can be scored on a number of fac- see in the borough,” he said. Page C8 (24) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021

AOY Art Center plans Members Spotlight, in person and online AOY Art Center invites visitors oils. pre-register for this free pro- to part one of its new three-part Six member artists’ work will gram, and for show hours and Members Spotlight Series, fea- be displayed April 2 to 18, fol- information. turing seven AOY member art- lowed by six more April 30 to All art is for sale and pro- ists and artisans for the next three May 16. ceeds benefits local artists and weeks Visitors can also learn more the AOY Art Center, a nonprofit See their art in the AOY Gal- about the artists through AOY local art organization, located lery and online from March 5 to Virtual Conversations. Aida Bir- at 949 Mirror Lake Road just 21. ritteri will host “Working in INK” off the Route 295 and 332 in- Featured during part one will at 7 p.m. March 6. She works in a terchange in Lower Makefield/ be Aida Birritteri, watercolors; variety of water-based medium, is Yardley on the Patterson Farm. Lynn Holl, watercolors; Nelly an award-winning artist and was Art purchases can be made Kouzmina, hand felted wear- the juror for the Philadelphia online, and AOY will make ap- able art; Noe LaFramboise, oils; Sketch Club’s 2021 Works on pointments for buyers to pick up George Olexa, oil paintings and Paper. the art at the Center, curbside if etchings; John Slavin, photogra- Go to the AOY Art Center desired. All art purchases need “In Training” is by Lynn Holl. “Violet Vase” is by Noe La- phy; Julie Stell, iconography in website, at aoyartcenter.org, to to be picked up by March 28. Framboise. Joseph DeFay focuses on colors and textures

“The Eye of Creation” is an oil painting by Karen Trimble. Artists, poets invited to join celebration of National Poetry Month “Owl Lock” is a framed photographic image by Joseph DeFay. “Locks on the Canal,” an ex- 183, N. Union St., Lambertville, The Arts & Cultural Council of rated by the Arts & Cultural Council 15. Previously published poetry hibit of creative photographic im- N.J., March 10 through the end of Bucks County invites poets and vi- of Bucks County “30 Days” project will be accepted; artists need not ages by Joseph DeFay, presents sual artists to share original work committee. create new work to enter the show. April. “the simpler aspects of everyday DeFay is an exhibiting member with the community in celebration Artists and poets do not have to Contact information for artists life seen with renewed beauty in of Artists’ Gallery at 18 Bridge of National Poetry Month for its be residents of Bucks County or and poets will be featured alongside an exciting new perspective.” “April: 30 Days of Inspiration” ini- members of the Arts & Cultural published works to expand market- The images, which focus on the St., Lambertville. tiative. Council of Bucks County to par- ing reach of all participants. There unique color and textures often Bell’s Tavern is open for dinner The ACCBC seeks poems and ticipate. Submissions from new, is no submission fee for this proj- overlooked, will be showcased daily; call 609-397-2226 for res- artwork for a social media cam- emerging and established artist/ ect; donations to the ACCBC are at Bell’s Tavern Dining Room, ervations. paign that explores what inspires, poets are welcomed. The ACCBC welcome. Poets and artists are in- strengthens, connects, calms, or encourages submissions from his- vited to learn more and submit their revives — from the smallest, most torically underrepresented voices work at bucksarts.org/30Days. River House at Odette’s plans ordinary moments to dramatic occa- in arts communities in celebration It is the intention of the Arts & sions and vistas, whether narrative, of the full expression of all iden- Cultural Council to use the social lyrical, abstract or concrete. tities. media campaign as a means of cel- new monthly art series A new poem paired with a new Poetry and artwork submis- ebration and community-building River House at Odette’s hosts a Mintzer from 5 to 9 p.m. March artwork will be featured daily sions that explore what inspires, during a challenging time while new monthly art series celebrating 16. during the month of April on all strengthens, connects, calms, or re- partnering poets with visual artists local artists with curated exhibi- Mintzer will be on hand during ACCBC social media platforms, cu- vives will be accepted until March in evocative ways. tions open to the public. the evening to share inspiration The boutique luxury hotel and method behind her work. at 274 South River Road, New The second event in the series Hope, is on the site of the former will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Chez Odette, a boisterous cabaret April 20, celebrating works by founded by French-American ac- Gordon Haas. tress Odette Myrtil. A portion of the proceeds Without you, To honor the spirit of Odette, from any works of art purchased as well as New Hope’s highly ac- during the event will benefit claimed female artists in celebra- New Hope Arts, a nonprofit re- our stories may go untold. tion of National Women’s Month, gional arts center dedicated to the River House at Odette’s Art furthering the heritage of New Series will kick off with a show- Hope as a vital regional arts cen- case by New Hope artist Pearl ter.

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Lisa Lampanelli brings her new show to Bucks Playhouse Grammy nominated comedian ture from the insult comedy she’s Lisa Lampanelli is dedicating of bariatric surgery. She went on turned life coach Lisa Lampanelli long been known for, Lampanelli her life to running transfor- to speak with unflinching honesty comes to Bucks County Playhouse has created a humorous and heart- mational food and body-im- about her lifelong food and body- in New Hope for two performances felt theatrical evening sharing her age workshops, performing image issues and has since gone only, at 2 and 8 pm March 13, with struggles with dieting, body image, in issue-oriented storytelling from insulter to inspirer. an all new show, “Losin’ It!” and “losin’ it.” shows, and completing a rigor- Bucks County Playhouse has The performances will be held Lampanelli has been obsessed ous life-coaching certification developed rigorous safety proto- on the Playhouse stage for an ex- with food for as long as she can program. cols, including mask requirements, tremely limited, socially distanced remember. As a kid, she ate butter frequent cleaning, Merv 15-rated audience. Lampanelli appears at the by the stick, licked her plate clean HVAC filters, and restricted access Playhouse as part of the Visiting to please her Italian mother, and my nominations, and national TV backstage. A list of protocols can be Artists Series. has lost and gained more than 372 appearances and specials under found on the Playhouse website. “Losin’ It” is a collection of Lam- pounds over the course of her life. her belt, Lampanelli made nation- Tickets are $40 each. Visit bucks- panelli’s most outrageous observa- Her career spans more than 30 al headlines in 2012 when she lost countyplayhouse.org, or call 215- tions and real-life stories. A depar- years. With numerous tours, Gram- BRANDON CAMPBELL more than 100 pounds with the help 862-2121. PA Historical and Museum Commission Town and Country Players feature original works online celebrates commonwealth’s birthday Town & Country Players The Pennsylvania Historical & March 12, virtual visitors to the collections that relate to the aptly will showcase four world Museum Commission (PHMC) Charter Day 2021 landing page chosen theme of “birthdays and premiere full-length plays will celebrate the common- will be able to view the charter other celebrations.” Advance as part of their 2021 Signa- wealth’s 340th birthday on Char- and find out more about how the registration is required. ture Series via Zoom every ter Day, Sunday, March 7, with a Charter ended up at PHMC and Participating sites include Sunday in March. virtual display of William Penn’s how the commission cares for it. Cornwall Iron Furnace, Eckley The Signature Series fo- original 1681 charter and other In addition, visitors can “tour” Miners Village, Ephrata Clois- cuses on producing original programming from the Pennsyl- the Violet Oakley murals of ter, Erie Maritime Museum, works and this year the na- vania State Archives, State Mu- William Penn, Pennsylvania’s Hope Lodge, Joseph Priestley tionwide call went out for seum of Pennsylvania and the founder, featured in the Gov- House, Landis Valley Village submissions of full-length Pennsylvania Trails of History. ernor’s Reception Room at the and Farm Museum, Pennsbury original plays. Pennsylvania was created Capitol, explore Colonial-era Manor, Pennsylvania Anthracite The theater received 106 when England’s King Charles II documents or “virtually” page Heritage Museum, Pennsylvania submissions from play- granted a charter to William Penn through more than 45 years of Lumber Museum, Pennsylvania wrights across the country. in 1681. Once each year, the Pennsylvania Heritage magazine Military Museum and The Rail- The entries were read by Pennsylvania State Archives ex- for articles exploring all aspects road Museum of Pennsylvania. the six members of the Sig- From top left, clockwise, are playwrights hibits the original document for of Pennsylvania’s 340-year his- Throughout the week PHMC nature Series Committee David Rousculp, Kayla Hambek, Judy a limited time. The 340-year-old tory and much more. will highlight featured programs and the committee selected Klass and Michael John McGoldrick. Charter is written on parchment Sites and museums along via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram four plays to be presented using iron gall ink. The State Ar- Pennsylvania’s Trails of His- or LinkedIn. Start following now by the theater as virtual Minneapolis, Minn., is inspired by chives preserves the document in tory will offer online programs so you don’t miss a thing. readings. Emma Woodhouse, the main char- a high-security vault, shielding throughout the week. Several The Pennsylvania Historical On March 7: “The Sexton,” writ- acter in Jane Austen’s 1815 novel, it from strong light and environ- sites will come together at 7 p.m. & Museum Commission is the ten by David Rousculp, funeral di- “Emma.” Set in modern day, Miss mental fluctuations. Tuesday, March 9, for a special official history agency of the rector from New Haven, Ind., tells Woodhouse is the star of her own Beginning Sunday, March 7 Zoom webinar as they present Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. the story of frustrated souls trapped TV show where she gives opinions and continuing through Friday, and discuss objects from their Learn more online. in their graves whose luck changes on the love lives of several other be- when the new sexton can see and loved Jane Austen characters. hear them. The plays are being presented “Diary of Anne Frank” in person at Music Mountain On March 14: “Backyard Fairy- free of charge, but viewers must tale,” written by Michael John Mc- request an access link by emailing Music Mountain Theatre in Lam- girl, forced to hide for nearly two Mountain Theatre has remained Goldrick of Jersey City, N.J., is a [email protected]. bertville, N.J., will continue the 2021 years to escape Nazi persecution, are committed to the mission of enrich- romantic comedy about a writer After each reading there will be a season with “The Diary of Anne an essential part of how we remem- ing, educating, and entertaining the who meets up with his former lover, discussion held with the directors, Frank” running March 5-21. ber one of the darkest periods of our community through the appreciation now a famous New York actor, to performers and playwright (if pres- The theater will continue at 35% human history. of the arts during this difficult time. reveal he’s written a play about her. ent). The theater will accept dona- indoor capacity while also offering The script by Goodrich and Hack- The theater strives to provide a On March 21: “Cozy Murder,” tions to its “The Show Must Go the options to stream at home. For ett draws from previously unpub- safe environment for all with rigor- written by Judy Klass, professor at On” fund at townandcountryplay- the safety of patrons, the theater lished parts of Anne Frank’s real-life ous cleaning procedures and more Vanderbilt University in Nashville, ers.org/donate.html#Show. blocks off seats to allow for social diary, allowing the audience to expe- recently, the installation of state-of- Tenn., is a murder mystery set in a Town & Country on Route 263 distancing between groups. rience Anne in a way that breathes the-art air scrubbers to increase in- small-town Maine bed and break- in Buckingham, is currently in its “The Diary of Anne Frank” is one life into this passionate, complex door air quality and reduce contam- fast during a summer mystery play 73rd season. Information about the of the most famous and haunting sto- young woman. inants. festival. theater and the Signature Series can ries to emerge from the 20th century. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday, 3 Visit musicmountaintheatre.org or On March 28: “Miss Woodhouse be found at townandcountryplayers. The memoirs of this young Jewish p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Music call 609-397-3337. Presents,” by Kayla Hambek of org.

We want to say thank you to each of the over 1,000 donors who have contributed to the Playhouse Pandemic Campaign (60% giving for the first time). Through your generosity, we have reached our goal, allowing us to maintain and protect our professional staff, move our entertainment and educational programming online, and maintain a safe environment in the Playhouse and at the Deck for staff and guests. We have a summer schedule in formation; stand by for details!

In the meantime, please join us for our Visiting Artists programming, online events, classes and workshops. Visit our website for details. Plus, we continue to offer our community in-person dining, pickup and delivery at The Deck Restaurant. None of this would be possible without your support.

Lynn Breen Paul Muller Campaign Co-Chair Campaign Co-Chair

Pandemic Campaign Donors ARTISTS CIRCLE Bronze Patrons Patty Ellis and Rebecca Tillet Jay and Susan Brodish David Maue and David Gaudette Silver Patrons Anonymous In Honor of Ed Breen Foundations Community Partnership Sharon Carr in honor of Richard Catenacci PRODUCERS CIRCLE Jim and Sue Anderson The Byers Foundation Ryan Fuller Richard D. Catenacci and Brian Caldwell James and Lisa McCaffrey Diamond Patrons Austelle Foundation David Earling and Maria Nicolo Melissa Graham Geoff and Kerri Cook Robert and Martha Murray Ed and Lynn Breen John Bisignano and Alexandra Storm Nick Esser and Bill Gunn Patricia and Bruce Hamilton Margaret Copenhaver Lida Orzeck Gayle Goodman and Jim Searing Suzanne Bodine Kathy and Ted Fernberger Peggy and Bill Hecht Steve and Donneta Crane Ken and Jenny Osterman Paul and Beverly Muller Paul B. Brown and Margaret A. Watson GMG Insurance Agency John and Jacqueline Hover Brian and Julie Davies in memory of Matt and Jean Babey The Pfundt Foundation The Danaher Lynch Family Foundation Jackie Grimm Michael and Rose Koretsky Sally and Lloyd Davis Brian and Patricia Price Sally and Harlan Weisman Joe and Judy Franlin Marilyn and Don Hayden Gino Lenaz and Dianne Defuria David and Melissa Dougherty Ray and KC Reinard Robyn Goodman and Anna Louizos Steven Kaplan and Court Whisman Ken and Debby Maisel Jarrod Eddy Dr. and Mrs. Scott and Patricia Reines Platinum Patrons Dick and Sally Henriques The Klinsky Family Charitable Fund Hugh A Marshall Landscape Gerald and Barbara Essig Rocco’s at The Brick Hotel The Dalewitz Family Fund Johnson & Johnson The Lehman Foundation Contractor, Inc Susan and Erich Everts Tom and Alycia Scannapieco Robert Field and Vivian Banta Family of Companies Sandy and David Marshall Jonathan and Pam Nemeth David Gatchell and Kerrie Macpherson David Schumann and Friends of the Playhouse Alexandra Jupin and John Bean McCaffrey’s Food Markets Eileen and Robert O’Neil Alex and Pat Gorsky Michael Agenbroad Adolf and Patricia Herst Marc and Jamie Lemberg Sheri and Terry McCoy David and Anne Pearl Dr. and Mrs. John J. Gribb Neil and Patricia Stalter PIDC Community Capital Vito and Angela Mangiapane Enid McDonough and Roger Green Michael Raymond and Andrew Moyer Jacqueline and David Griffith Melinda and Ted Tally Corporation/Covid-19 Arts Aid PHL David R. McShane Victoria McNeil Le Vine via Christine and Dr. Robert Reilly Susan and James Hanlon Trail Electric April and David Navazio The Victory Foundation Richard and Paula Ruderman Rachel Finkle and Sven Helmer Susan Vigilante and Lori Hoppmann Gold Patrons Penn Valley Constructors, Inc./ David and Judith Mino Gregory and Victoria Scott Linda Butzier Hodgdon Howard and Eva Wertman Bank of America The Otto Family NJM Insurance Group Joseph Simonetta Christian T. Hoffman, Jr. Ros Westlake and Steve Smotrich Drew Desky and Dane Levens Pheasant Hill Foundation Brendon Nolan and Joseph Litton Nina Stack and Robert Gould and Karen A. Marcason The Harold Wetterberg Foundation Edward and Kimberly Gibbons Sharen Popkin Team Toyota William Tomai and John Sebesta David and Patricia Holveck Despina Woltman Anthony and Elaine Grillo George H. and Estelle M. Sands Patrizia Zita and Jacob Genovay Joseph Tripodi Terry Hueneke and Michael John Ross Doreen Wright and Robert Beck Jim and Teresa Knipper Foundation Zaveta Custom Homes, LLC Robert and Sandra Immerman Arabella Langhorne Walter C. Stoertz, Jr. Crystal Patrons Greg Kammerer and Fred White Special Thanks Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg The Tonamora Foundation Michael and Marilyn Anton ANGELS Gilbert and Elaine Kasirsky Bridge Street Foundation Charitable Trust Visit Bucks County Subha and Jim Barry R. Randolph Apgar and Allen Black Hon. Laurence Keller Bucks County Herald Marv and Dee Ann Woodall Dr. Wendy P. and Gabriel A. Battisti III Patricia De Carre Atkinson Stephanie Kramer and River Towns Magazine Jay and Barbara Belding Ward Auerbach and Andy Baker Jack and Lois Lichstein Digital Dog Direct Christopher and Whitney Chandor Fred Beans Al Lieberman and Carole Bloch Stella by Jose Garces Stephen and Roxanne Distler Boston Properties Unionville Vineyards BucksCountyPlayhouse.org • PlayhouseDeck.com Page C10 (26) Bucks County Herald March 4, 2021

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