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Out of the Woods and the Winter Cold

Bristol Organizations Help Homeless Man Find Shelter

Brian Tanner unintentionally lost 20 pounds in the Independent Living Specialist and Program Manager independence. A nonprofit organization,
last year, was hit with two bouts of pneumonia for Bristol-based CILBC. CILBC makes available an array of
in the last three months and spent 14 days under Mr. Tanner has moved into an apartment as part of services for the roughly 70,000 Bucks
quarantine in the hospital. Bucks County’s Homelessness Prevention and Rapid County residents living with a disability.
Re-Housing Program. Ms. Hewlett said his rent will be “Our organization offers customized
Much of the 52-year-old’s troubles can be attributed covered under that program for six to nine months. The services to best meet our clients’
to his homelessness. Until very recently, Mr. Tanner, of hope is that Section 8 housing will kick in before then. varying needs, including peer support
Levittown, had been living in a homeless encampment If not, 70 percent of his disability check would need to counseling, independent living skills
in an undisclosed wooded area in Bucks County. be used to cover rent, she said. training and guidance in self advocacy.”
Winters, he said, were “cold, damn cold.” CILBC is also an information and
Allen Johnson of the Host Program Mental Health referral hub, pairing hundreds of
A former cross country truck driver, Mr. Tanner, Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania said his people each year with disability-related
who has mental and physical disabilities and suffered organization has helped 18 homeless individuals services. To learn more, visit
a nervous breakdown several years ago, was on a and families find housing since the organization http://www.cilbc.org/ ■
downward spiral. The homeless squatters were often began in December 2015. With Bucks County’s lone
rousted from one campsite to another. “The police was shelter having wait lists of 12 weeks or more, finding
just doing their job. They tried to help if there was a permanent housing can be a long process. “I kept his
way that they could. But sometimes they would cut up name and his face alive,” he said of Mr. Tanner.
the tents so we couldn’t ever use them again.”
Beyond securing an apartment, Mr. Tanner called
Desperate to come in out of the cold and put his life on Mr. Johnson for support before and after stressful
back together, Mr. Tanner applied to the Bucks County court proceedings and now for help furnishing his
Emergency Homeless Shelter, just off New falls Road, 800-square-foot apartment. While living in his tent, Mr.
a temporary residence for individuals and families who Tanner washed his clothes at the Center for Independent
have lost safe and stable housing. “They had a long Living office and spent time there to get out of the
waiting list,” he said. “But I finally got in.” He did not elements, particularly on extremely cold days. Now that
stay long, however. “It was infested with bed bugs. I his housing has been taken care of, Ms. Hewlett said
was getting eaten alive.” she plans to work with Mr. Tanner on establishing a
budget for his expenses.
Unable to drive a truck again because of his medical
history of panic attacks, and unable to get a hearing on “If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am,”
his disability claim, Mr. Tanner returned reluctantly to Mr. Tanner said, gesturing to his “mom and dad.” Now
the woods. His situation remained grim until a chance in a clean, warm (if largely empty) apartment, he says
encounter helped to turn his life around. “Now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.” ■

“Someone had advised me to go to Rep. Tina Davis’ How you can help: The Center for Independent Living
office because she might be able to help,” said Mr. of Bucks County is accepting clothing and home
Tanner. Josh Pittinger, Executive Director of the Center furnishing donations for Brian
for Independent Living of Bucks County (CILBC), Tanner. Pots and pans and other
happened to be in Rep. Davis’ office that day and cooking items are needed, as
overheard Mr. Tanner explaining his predicament. He well as size large shirts, size
knew that his organization could help. 30-32 pants and size 10.5 to 11
shoes.
Staff from CILBC, along with the Host Program
Mental Health Association of Southeastern For the last 12 years, the Center
Pennsylvania, stepped in to advocate for Mr. Tanner. for Independent Living of
Both organizations fought to help him qualify for Bucks County (CILBC) has
disability income, social security, apply for Section 8 helped hundreds of individuals
housing (a 18-24 month process) and to support him living with disabilities create an
through an ongoing custody battle. environment that aids in greater

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also provided timely assistance. “Tina jumped right bottom photo, Mr. Tanner’s
in and got my insurance straightened out,” said Mr. tent in the woods.
Tanner. “Mike Fitzpatrick helped me get an emergency
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“Trying to navigate any of these programs without
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African American Art Exhibit
@ Centre for the Arts

The Centre for the Arts in Historic The Centre for the Arts is located at 308 Mill Street
Bristol Borough is currently hosting in Bristol Borough. Visit bristolboroughcfa.org.
“The African American Experience,” an
exhibit of original artworks depicting The African American Historical & Cultural Society
the African American experience. It of Bucks County meets on the second Saturday of
includes special recognition of the every month at 1:00 PM in the Margaret R. Grundy
works of noted Bristol artist William H. Memorial Library located at 680 Radcliffe Street in
Smith as well as works on any theme Bristol.
by black artists. The exhibit began with
a reception on February 17th and will
continue through Saturday, February
25th.

Among the artworks on display is
the painting “High Noon in America,”
by Mr. Smith, which depicts the Rev.
Martin Luther King delivering his
famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the
National Mall in 1963 (top left photo).
The painting on this issue’s cover,
showing a family of slaves pursued by
Ku Klux Klansmen, is also by William
H. Smith.

Also on exhibit are the pastel ink
rendering of a doting grandmother
(bottom left photo) by Wendell Miller,
and “Boy on the Beach” (photo at
right), an oil painting by Ellen Hall.
Louise Davis of the African American
Historical and Cultural Society of Bucks County
was on hand to offer background information on the
artists and their works.
“The African American Experience” is sponsored
by the African American Historical & Cultural
Society of Bucks County. Admission is free. ■

Book Contest for Young Writers

Budding authors/illustrators in grades 1 to 12 are invited to submit their original works in the
Southampton Free Library’s Annual Book Contest, according to Heather Soltroff, youth services
librarian. Deadline is Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m.

“All area students enrolled in the lower and upper grades are invited to submit original books and
illustrations, fiction or non-fiction, which must be completed without parental assistance,” explains
Soltroff. “Books may be any length and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected from each grade.”
Winners will be selected by a committee of independent judges. “First place winning entries will be
bound and added to the library’s book collection.”

Parents may purchase professionally bound copies for family and friends. “Books are to be written
or typed on plain white or lined paper with pages and covers adhering to a standard 8-1/2” X 11” size.
Margins of 1-1/2” are required on all sides for binding.”

Illustrations may be original, but clip and computer art will be allowed. A photograph of the author
may be added to the back of the book along with a brief paragraph about the writer. Books should not be
stapled. Children may work with partners. Correct spelling is required for grades four and up.

Entries must be submitted at the Southampton Free Library, located at 947 Street Road,
Southampton, PA. Entry forms and rules can be found at http://southamptonfreelibrary.org/images/pdf/
BookContest2017.pdf or picked up in person at the library. For additional information contact Heather
Soltroff at 215-322-1415, extension 5 or email [email protected] ■

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PSF Welcomes New Board Members

The Pennsbury Scholarship Foundation recently welcomed new
members to its Board of Directors in order to fill vacancies. In photo,
L-R: President Jeffrey C. Smith; Alan Chrzanowski (retired Macy’s senior
executive); Mark Tarallo (product and portfolio manager); Patricia Fraze
(retired teacher/administrator and portfolio manager); and Larry Bruck
(retired CPA).

President Smith also announced that application forms for the 2017-
2018 school year may be picked up in the Pennsbury High School
guidance offices, the PSF office in the administration building, or may be
found at www.pennsburysd.org (“community –foundations” link).

Pennsbury High School seniors and those PHS graduates who are
currently attending an undergraduate program are urged to apply for a
scholarship before the May 1, 2017 deadline. Questions may be sent via
email: [email protected] or phone: (215) 428-4145. ■

Conwell-Egan HS from the school in that time, and many of smoothly. They will be running the scoreboard,
Hoops Marathon them have come back to CEC to participate in keeping the book and also selling some of their
this long-standing tradition. respective team’s apparel.
The Conwell-Egan Catholic Basketball This year is gearing up to be one of the most
Marathon is the longest tenured fundraiser successful marathons in recent memory. The The cost to play is $25 per team member,
in the school’s history.  The 34th annual school’s goal is to make 2017 a sellout year. with a minimum of $150 per team. For
Marathon at CEC is scheduled for March 3-5 of Sign ups began on Friday, January 13. additional information, reservations or payment
2017. Roughly 12,000 students have graduated CEC’s athletics teams will be volunteering questions, please contact Mr. Stephen Burns ’05
their time to help ensure that the event runs at 215-945-6200 ext. 416 or
[email protected].

Oscar Night at NewtownTheatre

Newtown Theatre, the nation’s oldest continuously operating movie theatre, will host an
Academy Awards viewing party on Sunday, Feb. 26. The red-carpet broadcast begins at
7 p.m. and the ceremony at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person online or $25 at the door.
Price includes desserts, wine and unlimited popcorn.

During the evening, the Academy Awards ceremony will be projected on the big screen
via the theatre’s state-of-the-art digital projection and sound system. The evening will also
feature an Oscar ballot competition. Guests can come casual or “dressed to impress.”

To purchase tickets, visit TheNewtownTheatre.com. All proceeds from the evening benefit
the non-profit Newtown Theatre. ■

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Truman HS Drama Club’s New Parade Route for 2017
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
“Honeymoon in Vegas”
The 29th annual Bucks County St. the Year” in 2011 for their efforts. The public
The Harry S Truman High School Drama Club will be Patrick’s Day Parade will have a new is invited to begin Parade Day at a special
the first high school in the United States to present the route this year on Saturday, March 11, due to Catholic mass honoring the Grand Marshals,
Broadway musical Honeymoon in Vegas. The show will be the closing of St. Joseph the Worker parish by at 8:00am at St. Frances Cabrini church in
performed on March 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 pm and March 4 at 1 the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This year’s Fairless Hills.
pm. parade will begin instead at Conwell-Egan   The theme of this year’s parade is “Honor,
Catholic High School, on Wistar Road in Faith and Service,” recognizing the life-
Based on the hit 1992 film, Honeymoon in Vegas is a Fairless Hills, at 10:30 am. It will proceed long efforts of the Grand Marshals, and
musical comedy that centers on an unusual love triangle and down New Falls Road, in the opposite many of those marching with them, to help
features an original score by Tony-winning composer, Jason direction from previous parades, before our country, our county, and our beloved
Robert Brown. ending at the Levittown American Baseball communities. Over 2 thousand marchers will
Fields in Falls Township (directly across once again be participating in the Parade,
Jack, a mild-mannered bachelor, promises his dying mother from the Thornridge Shopping Center). including pipe bands, Irish dance groups,
that he will remain single. He is put to the test when his heart   The 2017 Parade Grand Marshals have local marching bands, South Philadelphia-
is stolen by Betsy. Fearing his mother’s retribution, Jack avoids been announced as Frank Frazier and Robert based mummers and string bands, local law
proposing to Betsy, but eventually summons the nerve to whisk McCarthy. Both men have a long history enforcement and emergency responders,
her off to Las Vegas to tie the knot. of service to their communities and have veterans, local businesses, charitable
marched in every Parade, going back to the organizations, St. Patrick himself, and many
While in Vegas, a dashing gambler named Tony threatens to very first in 1989, with the Ancient Order of more.
lure Betsy away to a life of luxury in Hawaii. Realizing what the Hibernians. For the past 10 years, Frank   Complete details of the Parade festivities
he’s about to lose, Jack is determined to do anything to give his and Bob have run the Hibernian Golf Outing, for March 11 can be found at the Bucks
love story a happy ending. raising almost $100,000 for various charities. County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s
Both men were jointly named “Hibernian of Facebook page. ■
Honeymoon in Vegas is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Fast-paced and
funny, the show is filled with unforgettable songs and
characters.

Tickets are $10; to order, call 215-547-3000. Truman High
School is located at 300 1 Green Lane, Levittown, PA. ■

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Artworks by Local HS Students NHS Girls Down CRS
In 1st Round of Playoffs
On Exhibit at Grundy Library
The Neshaminy High School girls varsity basketball team defeated Council Rock
In celebration of Youth Art Month, students from Bristol High School and Harry S. South 47-34 in the opening round of the District One Class 6A playoffs on
Truman High School join the Artists of Bristol on the Delaware (AOB) in an exhibit, February 18th. The Redskins victory, led by Allison Harvey’s 16 points, eliminated
Celebrate Art!, at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street. The the CRS Golden Hawks from the tournament.
public is invited to the exhibit opening reception Thursday, March 2 from 6 pm to 8 pm;
the exhibit continues through Thursday, March 30. Neshaminy’s next schjeduled opponent in the playoff tournament is Central Bucks
South, a team that won the regular season matchup between the schools.
During the reception, the public is welcome to engage informally with student,
amateur, and professional artists to learn more about their art, creative processes, and In photo above, Neshaminy’s Brooke Mullin prepares to rebound against Golden
mediums. During the four-week exhibit, the public also has the opportunity to cast votes hawks Faith Turner (25) and Kasey Sclupp (23). Photo courtesy of JS Garber. ■
for the People’s Choice Award for both the student and AOB categories, as well as to
purchase art. BHS Drama Club presents Oliver

Closing the exhibit is the awards ceremony on Thursday, March 30 at 7:00 pm. The The Bensalem High School Drama Club is proud to present their production of
People’s Choice Award announcement will be made at this time, as well as the new Young Oliver!
Bristol Artists Award. This award will be given to high school juniors and seniors by an On Thursday, March 2; Friday, March 3; and Saturday, March 4. TIME: 7:00 PM
anonymous local artist who will select artwork from among their entries for first, second, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a Saturday matinee at 1:00 PM. TICKETS: $8
and third prizes. Friends, family, and the public are invited. General Admission / $10 Reserved. Saturday Matinee is all General Admission $5.
WHERE: Bensalem High School Auditorium, 4319 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem.
This free exhibition can be viewed during regular library hours, Monday through  The BHS drama productions are professional-quality shows that have always
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm and Friday and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. For more information, enjoyed community support and a great audience turn-out. For ticket information go
visit www.grundylibrary.org or call 215.788.7891. ■ to bensalemsd.org ■

Sam Sam Snipes, age 97, will give a tour of the Fallsington Friends Quaker
Meeting House property, discussing its sheds, buildings and history,
Snipes on Sunday March 12th at 1:30pm. Come and learn about the history of
Fallsington and Quakers in our area. This promises to be a wonderful
To Host opportunity to hear from someone who personally experienced so much
history himself.  Free and open to the public.
Fallsington Friends Meetinghouse is located at 9300 New Falls
Tour Rd (New Falls Road and Tyburn Road). For more info visit www.

fallsingtonmeeting.org or call Evelyn (267) 994-2616 ■

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How Do Your Taxes Compare To Other Townships & Boroughs?

Township or Boro 2016 Residential Avg. Avg. Property Earned Income Estimated Wage Total Tax per
Millage Assessment Tax per Tax Tax Household
Solebury Twp.
Bensalem Twp. 22.31 65,175 Household 0.50% 683.19 2,137.24
Lower Southampton Twp 19.5 23,141 1454.05 1% 1,366.38 1,817.63
Upper Makefield Twp. 25,136 451.25 1% 1,366.38 1,720.29
Warwick Twp. 14.08 353.91 1,390.72
Middletown Twp. 707.53 0.50% 683.19 1,285.12
Northampton Twp. 9.8525 71,812 601.93 0.50% 683.19 1,197.20
Warrington Twp. 15.25 39,471 514.01 0.50% 683.19 1,195.66
Warminster Twp. 17.57 29,255 512.47 0.50% 683.19 1,148.52
Bristol Twp. 39,642 465.33 0.50% 683.19 1,118.30
Morrisville Boro 12.9275 36,241 435.11 0.50% 683.19 1,116.84
Newtown Twp. 12.84 25,490 433.65 0.50% 683.19
Lower Makefield twp. 17.07 18,084 927.67 927.67
Yardley Boro 23.98 18,048 95.11 N 0 778.30
Falls Twp. 51.4 38,044 632.85 0.50% 683.19 632.85
2.5 41,745 409.20 409.20
15.16 142.02 N 0 142.02
N 0
16.73 24,459 N 0
7.22 19,670

—Source: www.lmt.org, the official website of Lower Makefield Township

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Leader Lottery Winner: Jim McMahon

Jim McMahon, of Quincy Drive in Levittown, was Leader provides a free promotional ad or fundraising
our Leader Lottery winner for the January 12th issue message. Jim McMahon chose Children’s Hospital of

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Jim, who is now 82 years old, is a retired highway Lottery tickets for this latest issue must be received

engineer and Teamster. “I moved from Brooklyn, New by midnight on Wednesday, March 8th. You can simply

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children in the Neshaminy School District.” it to [email protected]. Tickets can

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Tips from Leader Readers United Way Food Drive

Lent begins March 9, and I thought your readers might enjoy a little bit of trivia. Pretzels were invented as a United Way of Bucks County and Bucks County
food that could be eaten during Lent, since they are made basically of just flour, water and salt. According to Opportunity Council will host Operation Helping
www.CatholicCulture.org, “The pretzel has a deep spiritual meaning for Lent. In fact it was the ancient Christian Hand, a county-wide food drive that runs between
Lenten bread as far back as the fourth century. In the old Roman Empire, the faithful kept a very strict fast February 20th and March 8th. Organizations and
through Lent: no milk, no butter, no cheese, no eggs, no cream, and no meat. They made small breads of water, businesses are encouraged to register online to collect
flour and salt, to remind themselves that Lent was a time of prayer. They shaped these breads in the form of non-perishable foods that will be distributed to food
crossed arms, for in those days they crossed their arms over the breast while praying. Therefore they called the pantries in their local communities. Volunteers will pick
breads ‘little arms’ (bracellae). From this Latin word, the Germanic people later coined the term ‘pretzel.’” up all collected food on March 9th.  

—Rosalie Mayes / Bristol For more information contact Danielle Bush at
215.949.1660 ext 112 or [email protected] or
Once you open a jar of tomato sauce, any sauce left in the jar develops an “off” flavor in just a couple of days, Heather Foor at 215.348.3175 or [email protected].  
even if the jar is well sealed in the fridge. It’s better to pour leftover sauce into an ice cube tray and freeze it.
Operation Helping Hand fills local pantries and bellies.
—Allie C. NO ONE in our communities should go hungry. ■

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A typical suburban lawn does not support biodiversity. Instead, convert lawn areas by adding native trees and Kelly’s Kitchen,
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maintenance such as heavy watering, mowing, pesticide and fertilizer applications.

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COMMUNITY
BULLETIN BOARD

Artisans Market at Playwicki Farm, every second and fourth water. Dinners will be from 5-8 PM. Join us for Stations of Sponsored by the Friends of the Levittown Library, please
Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm through April 22. 2350 Bridgetown the Cross at 7pm. $10 per adult, $8 per senior citizen, $6 per e-mail your attendance at [email protected]. 
Pike, Feasterville, PA 19053 child age 6-12. Children under age 6 free. Take out or dine in.
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The public is invited to Makefield Elementary School PTO’s LACE, the Ladies Association of Conwell-Egan, presents the Wednesday service on March 1,2017 at 7 p.m.  The church
(www.mespto.net) Designer Handbag Bingo and Basket Spring Craft Show at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, is located at1203 Pine Grove Road, Morrisville, PA.  For
Raffle fundraiser on Friday, March 3rd. Doors open at 6:00 611 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills, PA on Sunday, March 5, 2017 more information call 215-295-1603 or visit us at www.
pm with games starting promptly at 7:00 pm. Giveaways from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crafters, Vendors, Bake Sale, Auction crossandbell.org.     
include Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and Cole Hann Table & Chances, Food & Drinks, and Free Photos with the
handbags. Raffle tickets for some fantastic prizes such as Easter Bunny! 215-945-6200, ext. 211/ www.Conwell-Egan. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
home pest control for a year, pilates classes and handyman org. All proceeds benefit Conwell-Egan students. The Practical Art of Creativity — Being creative is an
services will also be available this year as well as a 50/50 important outlet to the stresses of everyday life. Students will
drawing. You will need to be present when your number is •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• gain support on how to put more creativity into their own
called to win. Penn Wireless Association, amateur radio club meetings are lives, and explore art mediums they may never have tried.
held at the Falls Township Building, 188 Lincoln Highway, The facilitator and other “Artists from the Barn” will provide
Those, 18 and older, interested in attending may purchase Fairless Hills, PA on the fourth Monday of each month at 8:00 a different demonstration each week. It is recommended that
tickets in advance for $30 or buy tickets for $35 at the door. pm. Come join us for an interesting evening of conversation, registrants purchase “Walking In this World: The Practical Art
(Ten rounds of bingo are included in the price.) Reserve a a presentation from a guest speaker, refreshments and good of Creativity” by Julie Cameron for the discussion portion of
table for 12 and receive 12 FREE raffles tickets. Bring Your fellowship. Everyone is welcome. Serving the community, this program. You can choose to come to one week or all, its
Own Snacks – alcohol is not permitted. through amateur radio, for over fifty years. For more info, up to you.  This is a great class to escape the everyday stress,
visit www.PennWireless.org. make something and engage with other creative people.
Parking can be found in the school lot off West School
Lane or on-street parking can be found along West School •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This is a free program, however there is an $8.00 materials
Lane and East School Lane. Attendees can proceed to Garden lecture “Recycling for the Birds” on March fee that will be collected at the beginning of each class by
cafetorium entrance off the parking lot. 22, 12:30 PM at the Lower Bucks Masonic Hall, 1600 the instructor. Fee: Free Location: The Barn Date: Sat.,
Edgewood Rd, Yardley. All are welcome. Guest fee $5 at Mar. 11 – Jun. 3 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Everything
Contact Jennifer Deutsch at [email protected] the door. A one hour lecture on Bird House construction about the set-up of this class will be discussed on March
or call 215-428-6869 to place your order. and important features required to attract birds, including 11, 2017; if you cannot make the first class please call me
old blacksmith-made hardware found in old barns from the so I can explain how the program works and send you any
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• early to mid 1800’s. Jack Jones of JJ’s Woodcrafts. 25-30 handouts.  Please feel free to email me with any questions at:
Tuesday, February 28 TOWER POWER! At Fallsington Birdhouses and Feeders on Display – each house is one of [email protected]
Library 139 Yardley Ave. Fallsington PA 19054, 6:30 to a kind made from 150 year old wood. Houses are offered
7:30 pm (first floor meeting room). Design and build a tall for sale at wholesale prices. For more info visit info www. This class will take place at the Barn located in
structure using various materials (including marshmallows!), marthawashingtongardenclub.org   Community Park on 2600 Langhorne-Yardley Rd in
then test your tower’s strength! Free, best for ages 5-13. Langhorne, on the same side as Maple Point Middle School.
Space is limited to 25 and registration is required at buckslib. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pennsylvania. To register either call the facilitator Linda
org (go to Events, select Fallsington and 2/28/17). Check us  Spaghetti Dinner, including beverage and dessert. Saturday, Reboh 215-396-4311
out on Facebook: Find out about upcoming programs, see March 11 from 5 to 7 PM. Bensalem Presbyterian Church, or Middletown Parks and Recreation 215- 750-3890
photos from previous programs. (215) 295-4449. 2826 Bristol Road, Bensalem, 215-757-7800 (near the
Neshaminy Mall). Live concert at 7 PM by the Kauriga ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Congratulations to Fallsington Library, which has been Family & Friends. Suggested donations: Adults $10, Children Levittown Exhibit Center North will present an exhibit of
recognized by the Pennsbury School District as Community (4-12) $5. Take-out available. Benefits Bensalem Presbyterian memorabilia and artifacts at the Levittown Public Library
Partner of the Year for 2016-2017! —Editor Church. throughout the month of March. Different items will be
displayed every 3 days during the exhibit. David Marable,
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Levittown historian, wishes all Levittowners a Happy 2017
Lenten Fish Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel Church Saturday, March 18 at 1 PM, Harpist Gloria Galante will and a great Levittown 65th Anniversary Year!
Hall, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #14626. perform at the Levittown Library, 7311 New Falls Rd., to
Three Saturdays: March 10th, 24th and 31st; and Friday, April help usher in spring. The West Chester University professor Send Events to [email protected]
7th. Menu includes baked fish, French fries, pasta, tossed will include favorite Irish and St. Patrick’s Day songs.
salad, Italian bread, assorted desserts, and coffee, tea, soda or

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Serves 6 to 8 — Cook a whole brisket with both sections together with all its fat. (You can trim off the
fat after the meat is cooked.) Whole brisket and second-cut corned beef brisket are hard to find, but your
supermarket should have first-cut corned beef vacuum-packed in plastic. Choose the fattiest piece in the
case and treat it gently.

You can cook the cabbage and potatoes in the same water as the corned beef. Because the other
vegetables need to be cooked in water that simmers more than the meat, scoop out water from the corned
beef pot and cook the vegetables in a separate pot or pots.

1 4- to 5-pound corned beef brisket • 1 teaspoon pickling spices
1 head cabbage • 2 pounds boiling potatoes

6 to 8 small carrots (optional) • Parsnips andTurnips (optional)

1) Place the corned beef in a pot that holds at least 5 quarts of water. Cover
completely with cold water. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer.
2) As soon as bubbles start to break on the surface of the water, adjust the heat
so the water simmers very, very gently. With a slotted spoon, skim off the
residue that accumulates on the surface. When the residue stops coming to the
surface, add the pickling spices.
3) Continue to cook, with bubbles just gently breaking on the surface, for 3 to
4 hours, until fork tender. The meat can be safely held in its water for about 2
hours; reheat gently.
4) Cook the vegetables until fork tender in separate pots of boiling fresh water
or, especially for the cabbage, use some of the water in which the corned beef
was cooked.
5) Slice the corned beef and serve with mustard and/or horseradish on a platter,
surrounded with some of the vegetables or with vegetables in a separate bowl. ■

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“Star Search” Talent Show in Morrisville

Do you sing? Do you dance? Do you have a year old nephew and your 80 year old grandmother!
band? The Morrisville Senior Servicenter isn’t For more information, please visit our website
just for seniors anymore. The Center, located at 31
E. Cleveland Avenue in Morrisville, PA, is looking at MorrisvilleSeniorServicenter.org and click
for talent, and lots of it, any age and any type. The on the “Talent Show” tab. There you will find a
Center is hosting a Star Search Talent Show on April downloadable flyer and registration form. Completed
1, 2017. Cassandra Angst, Miss Pennsylvania, USA, registration forms must be received no later than
2017 will be the Mistress of Ceremonies. March 10, 2017. Only the first 50 registrations will
be accepted, so please don’t delay and send in your
There will be three top prizes: First Place - applications early. Any additional information can be
$1,000.00, Second Place - $500.00 and Third Place obtained by calling the Morrisville Senior Servicenter
- $250.00. There is a $25.00 registration fee, whether at 215-295-0567 between the hours of 9:00 AM until
you are a soloist or in a group. This competition is 2:00 PM. ■
open to everyone regardless of age, so enter your 5

B63 New Book by Bucks County Professor

Terry Farber, Attorney at Law, will present a James A. Freeman, a professor at Bucks County the whole race.”
free seminar on protecting assets from the Community College in Newtown, PA, and Dr. The two authors offer a case for world peace
high costs of nursing home care and options Tom Gage, his mentor, have co-authored Biblical
for preserving assets for the spouse at home, Time Out of Mind, a new book that delves into by reviewing and explaining shared history. Their
caregiver child, and disabled child (adult or minor) Mediterranean history to find that many cultures premise is that the Bible, Torah and other historical
and heirs. Ms. Farber will also cover basic estate have common origins and thus more reasons to get narratives record and retell common identity-
planning. Participants will have an opportunity to along than not. building stories that can provide a base to unite
ask questions at the conclusion of the presentation. modern cultures. “We seek common ground from
“It’s a logical argument for peace in the Middle the cradle of civilization.”
See page 25 for dates and location. East,” Freeman says, adding, “Hebrews, Christians
Freeman hopes their new book will offer a
F 67 and Muslims have recipe for peace in the Middle East that will spread
much in common all over the earth. “People all have the same basic
Page 18 of 2017, #4 stemming back to biological needs and therefore basic rights in
the ancient world, an common, all over the planet, and we all love our
intertwined ‘history families and communities,” he says. “If we keep
of history:’ we should extending that love beyond our borders, then we’ll
therefore all get along, likely stop killing each other and begin embracing
make common peace, different points of view. Our natural human
by extending the same empathy can be extended to wider and wider
care and courtesy circles. Objective caring may yet save us.” 
that we extend to our
family further outward Biblical Time Out of Mind is available locally
toward community, to at the Newtown Bookshop, the Doylestown
state, to nations, and to Bookshop, and online at Amazon.com and
cunepress.com. ■

Police Meeting for Pennsbury Parents

To all Pennsbury parents and guardians: The Falls Township Police
Department has announced a public information meeting for Pennsbury
parents and guardians to learn about what they should do in the event of a

serious incident

at a Pennsbury

school. The meeting

will occur at 4:00

p.m. on Monday,

March 13th in the

Falls Municipal i 73

Building meeting

room, located at 188

Lincoln Highway.

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Win Tickets to the Washington Crossing Brewfest P84

You can win two tickets to the 7th annual Washington historical programming in the park. The Lower Bucks Leader
Crossing Brewfest by writing the funniest caption General admission tickets are now on sale for $45.
for this photo. Captions can be submitted through comes out every two weeks and can be found
WashingtonCrossingBrewfest.com. The contest runs Tickets are available at WashingtonCrossingBrewfest. at over 700 high-traffic locations in Lower
March 5-11, and the winner will be announced March 13. com and Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor’s
Center, 1112 River Rd., Washington Crossing, Pa. Bucks County. To find a host location nearest
The brewfest will be held on Saturday, May 6 from you, call 215-499-5535 or email us at
12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in a wooded, riverside section of The brewfest will be held [email protected]
Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA). This popular on the river in the upper
spring event – which is already half sold out – will part of Washington Crossing Page 19 of 2017, #4
feature beer sampling from more than 60 national and Historic Park, behind the
regional breweries, live music and food. Thompson-Neely House
and across the street from
The brewfest is held by the Friends of Washington Bowman’s Wildflower
Crossing Park and supported by the First National Bank Preserve. ■
of Newtown. All proceeds are directed to educational and

Food Drive Drop-Off @ Galloway Office

Dear Neighbor,

I would like to inform you that my office is a drop-off location for
United Way of Bucks County’s Operation Helping Hand Food Drive. Please drop
off a non-perishable food item or two at my office from now until March 8 to help

vulnerable families. My office is located at 8610 New Falls Rd. in Levittown. Each year,

I am humbled yet so proud of this community’s support for our neighbors who are less

fortunate.

This year, we could really use non-perishable 100% fruit juice, breakfast

cereal, peanut butter, canned chicken, tuna and salmon, pasta and soup, to name a

few.
Likewise, if you or

your family needs help,

please stop by my office

and my staff can help you W06

navigate state services that

might be beneficial to you,

such as Pennsylvania’s

Property Tax/Rent Rebate

Program and the Low

D72 Income Home Energy
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office is here to serve you.



—PA Rep. John Galloway

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How We Voted — At State, County & Municipality Level

We are a people with different concepts of where we are now and At the county level, the democratic candidate (CLINTON) won the
where we would like to be in the future. The election process in popular vote by 2,699 votes out of 344,297 that were cast, according
2016 was, in my opinion, extremely divisive. After the dust has settled to the Bucks County Board of Elections. This equates to 0.78 % of the
on the election, I thought that it would help me to understand a little total. The pie chart also indicates that voting was close between the
better about how we got where we are and perhaps a little about where two major candidates. Voter turnout at the county level was 75.95 %,
we are going. Given that I live in Levittown, Bucks County PA, that is also according to the Bucks County Board of Elections.
where I have focused.

Election Results Bucks County includes 54 municipalities. Voting results at the
municipality level are shown in the Bucks County map illustration.
At the state level, the republican candidate (TRUMP) won the popular These results indicate that the lower part of the county (Lower Bucks)
vote by 44,292 votes out of 6,115,402 that were cast.1 This represents and a portion of Central Bucks were carried by democratic voters,
0.72 % of the total. Pennsylvania is a winner-take-all state when it comes to while Upper Bucks and the remainde of Central Bucks was carried by
electoral college votes and all 20 votes were won by the republican candidate. republican voters. ■
Figure 1 indicates that voting was quite close between the two major
candidates. —Kevin Deeny

1 Pennsylvania Department of State Election Results [http://www. Kevin Deeny is an Environmental Engineer and a life-long resident
electionreturns.pa.gov/ENR_New/General/SummaryResults] of Levittown, PA. He can be reached at [email protected].

Free Lectures at David Library of the American Revolution

The David Library of the American Revolution has 28 at 7:30 PM with a talk by Ruma Chopra, Ph. D., During the Revolution, and Choosing Sides: Loyalists
announced its schedule of educational programs Professor of History at San Jose State University in Revolutionary America. Her next book is about
that will be offered admission free in the Library’s in California. Her lecture, “Maroons in the Age of Maroons who were exiled to Nova Scotia and Sierra
lecture hall over the first half of 2017. The David Slavery,” scheduled in observance of Black History Leone.
Library, located at 1201 River Road, Washington Month, is about the societies of fugitive slaves,
Crossing, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the known as “Maroons,” that formed in wilderness areas Reservations are required for all programs at the
study of American history between 1750 and 1800. of the Americas. Professor Chopra is the author of David Library. Call 215.493.6776 x 100 or email
Unnatural Rebellion: Loyalists in New York City [email protected]. For detailed descriptions of the
The lecture series will begin on Tuesday, February programs, visit www.dlar.org/events.htm ■

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Baseball & Life Lower Bucks Genealogists Club
7 Sayings on America’s Game
Founded in 2008, Lower Bucks Genealogists is a growing membership of
Some people are born on third base individuals who share a common interest in genealogy. Whether you›re a
and go through life acting like they beginner, a professional or somewhere in between, LBG can assist you in your
hit a triple. research into the past!
  Lower Bucks Genealogists is dedicated to assisting others in the preservation
—Barry Switzer of their family history, and to promote interest in genealogy. While located in
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, our goal is to connect families worldwide.
Every day is a new opportunity.   We warmly invite you to join us. Your membership in LBG will help you
You can build on yesterday's gain more enjoyment from your hobby. It also places you among a group of
success or put its failures behind genealogists that came together to promote recording family histories and the
and start over again. That's the enjoyment of finding past generations!
  Meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM,
way life is, with a new game at the Team Toyota Service Center, 2nd Floor Community Conference Room,
every day, and that's the way 407 East Lincoln Highway, Langhorne, PA. 19047.
baseball is.   Contact Barb: (215) 630-5301 or Hope: (215) 817-3529 for additional
information, and visit lbgc19047.webs.com ■
—Bob Feller
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Anthony and Philomena: A Bristol Love Story

Equipped with his tablet and smart phone, the GI Bill ($100 down payment) and soon
Anthony Freet was a bit apprehensive to talk
about his life, his journey. Understandably, in the enough their family grew with the addition of
early 1900’s it was frowned upon for a woman
to give birth out of wedlock. This was true for daughters Debbie and Diane. The girls attended
Anthony’s mother, Angeline Giagnacovo, a
young Bristol native who gave birth to Anthony St. Ann’s and Delhaas schools and graduated
on September 22, 1927. “She became the black
sheep of the family,” said Anthony. “It was not from Woodrow Wilson High School. The family
easy for her.”
enjoyed going to the movies and their annual trips
Angeline and little Anthony were living with
her parents when Angeline met Ira Freet. Ira to Seaside Heights, NJ. An avid bowler, Phyllis
was excited to marry Angeline and adopt six
year old Anthony in 1933. The family continued maintained her seamstress skills while raising the
to worship at St. Ann’s Church while Anthony
attended Bristol Elementary and later, Bristol girls and Anthony enjoyed being a member of
High School.
the Knights of Columbus. They enjoyed couples
In 1946 Anthony left eleventh grade to enlist
with the Army of the United States and served getaways to Las Vegas and Ocean City, MD.
during World War II as a Company Clerk in the
48th Chemical Depot Platoon. He was stationed in Anthony held many positions throughout his
Hawaii (before Hawaii was declared a state) and
remained there for 18 months. career, working for Bading House, Kaiser Metal,

After his discharge, Anthony landed a job as a Volcanized Rubber, Barker and Williamson and
laborer at General Doors. After a few months his
uncle assigned him to the paint department. Seven Bridge Electronics before settling on a position at
months later he quit. His father calmly told him,
“Study and work hard so you can advance in any U.S. Steel in Fairless Hills, where he retired after
position.” His mother found out and chased him
with a broom! He returned to school on a three 28 years. At age 45, he also took on a three year
year Army paid program.
apprenticeship to become a bricklayer.
His eye caught notice of a cute Italian
dressmaker, Philomena (Phyllis) Licari, counting He reminisced, “Phyllis dreamed of having a
money after mass one Sunday. His initial
approach wasn’t well received by Phyllis. mink coat. I never thought I could afford one, but
Knowing her and her friends attended the dances
in Trenton, Anthony offered them a ride in lieu of I surprised her after a business trip to Scranton.”
taking the bus. Her friends talked her into it and
that’s when their relationship began to flourish. He spoke with reverence of his fifty-nine and a
They dated for 6 months before attempting to
plan their wedding, but with strong-willed Italian half years of marriage to the beloved wife he lost

ten years ago. “I did pretty well and tried to give

my family what they deserved,” he added.

The priest from St. Ann’s asked if An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he creates
Anthony and his “girlfriend” would
his own calendars and keeps daily and weekly
like to get married.
scores. He likes technology and social media.
parents involved, nothing was agreed upon.
Both Phyllis and Anthony were employed A member of St. Ann’s Church for 88 years, he

by Kaiser Metal. Feeling the frustration, Phyllis was devastated when the Archdiocese closed the
called him and asked, “Do you want to get
married?” They left work early and drove to parish. A bingo volunteer every weekend at St.
Elkton, Maryland to tie the knot on August 10,
1951. The priest from St. Ann’s learned of this, Charles Barameo, Anthony also walks the mall
called Anthony and asked him if he and his
‘girlfriend’ would like to get married. A second three days a week with other U.S. Steel retirees.
ceremony was held on September 6, 1951.
He adores his daughters, grandchildren and great-
They bought their new home in Bristol using
grandson.

He says, “I never thought I’d live into my

eighties.” Now 89 years old, he never imagined

he’d be talking about his life, his journey. What a

journey!



—Debra Metz

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Leader Lottery winners (so far) found their copies
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Bridge Street in Morrisville, a neighborhood
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10. Cuervo of tequila 62. Danny of the Boston 36. Tell all, with “up”
38. Indent settings
14. Awareness ribbon’s spot Celtics 39. Rock fossil Jagger
41. Opening remarks
15. Stuff of legends 63. Heroine in a Hardy title provider
42. Hit TV show about
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17. ___ cadet 65. Fish for breakfast 44. Knocks over
45. Baja blue
20. Ditch Day organizers: 48. Worry about one’s
period?
Abbr. Down 49. Grande, Venti, or Trenta
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21. Brock of Modest Mouse 1. Your parents, with “the” 50. Possessive on Chinese
menus
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52. Use a whetstone on
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Spunkmeyer 10. “Freek’n You” R&B

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More Seagull Stories from Leader Readers

Upon reading my essay in a recent Leader at Sanibel Island in Florida, she ordered a nice his rod…hook, line, and sinker! He was just
about a seagull that snatched my box hotdog from a “snack boat” that came daily for barely able to grab it and began a tug of war
of lunch leftovers as I left a Jersey Shore the beachgoers sitting on the beach.  My friend to take the fishing rod away from the flying
restaurant, numerous readers continue to was about to take a bite out of a delicious- thief.  Luckily he was able to do so, and as he
amaze me with their own personal experiences looking hot dog in a roll, having put just the gathered in his gear, he felt something wet and
with these hungry shore birds and your food.  right amount of mustard on it, when out of slimy land upon his head with a loud splat! 
(And here I thought my story was unique!) The disappointed gull had apparently left a
When you drop the French Fries, a “present” behind.  Another fisherman who had
While attending criminal court hearings horde of gulls swoops down seen what happened, told him, “that will bring
in Falls recently, during a break I gave two to scavenge. you good luck.”  Sure hope it’s true!
defense attorneys copies of the paper and as
soon as they knew what I had written, each nowhere one of these hungry birds swooped Not all of the tales are about these creatures’
of them described their own gull thievery down and stole her hot dog right out of the roll clever food-stealing expertise, however. This
experience. One told us about the time he was and disappeared. last experience involved another type of gull
cooking a steak outdoors on a small grill while annoyance:
at their shore house and had to check some One day another Leader Reader was fishing
items cooking inside. Much to his surprise somewhere along the Jersey Shore and a more A security guard at Lower Bucks Hospital
when he came back out, his steak was being experienced angler warned him about setting accompanied his family down to the shore for
dragged across the yard in the beak of one of down his fishing rig (commonly known as the day, even though he really didn’t feel like
these gulls.  Luckily he was able to rescue his the rod, reel, baited hook, and sinker) on the it. Besides, he really doesn’t enjoy the beach
steak and still manage to have it for dinner.  ground nearby, in case a gull might suddenly much. He felt in a lousy mood as they settled
Kiddingly he told us that he had both his steak swoop down and go after the bait (most likely on the sand with their beach gear. As soon as
and the shore bird for his meal!  The other a generous piece of delicious squid). he plopped down into his beach chair, it gave
attorney told us about gull thievery when his way, breaking into several pieces.  He then
family often walked along the boardwalk at Yes, you guessed right.  He didn’t heed the decided to move nearby to just be alone for a
Ocean City eating containers of delicious advice and soon saw a gull making off with while, so he spread out his beach towel and
French fries. There’s something about fries that lay down on it (on his stomach, of course).  It
attracts these birds... wasn’t long until he heard —and felt —a large
splat upon his back.  The man looked up to
One Leader Reader wrote to say, “The see a gull flying away.  Even though he was
seagulls in Ocean City actually work in pairs! so very startled and angry over such an ornery
When someone (usually a little kid) has just creature leaving a “present” on his skin, he
gotten a big tub of French fries, one seagull suddenly saw the humor of it and howled with
will swoop down to eye level and flap up a laughter.  After that, he was in a much better
storm right in front of the kid. The startled kid frame of mind to enjoy the rest of the day at
will usually turn his body away to protect his the beach with his family.
fries, but a second gull has sneaked up behind
him and swoops in for a mouthful. Very often Imagine, all this fun with seagulls and it isn’t
the kid will drop the bucket and then a horde even summer yet! ■
of gulls swoops down to scavenge.”
—Marilyn Lummis
There apparently are no shy seagulls in
other places of the U.S.  A friend told me that
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SENIOR EVENTS & BULLETINS

The Bristol Township Senior Center will host a trip ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. 2017 may qualify for a tax rebate from $100 to $750
Trip presented by Neshaminy Activity Center, 1842 if their household income is less than $17,000. In cal-
to Renault Winery and Resorts Casino on Wednesday Brownsville Road, Trevose PA 19053: Friday,  April culating total income, only 50% of social security, SSI
March 22nd. Lunch at the winery, then on to the casino. 28th to Monday May 1st, 2017, Virginia Interna- and railroad retirement is required to be reported.
tional Tattoo and Azalea Festival. Cost $679 pp
Get $25 back in slot play. Cost is $64 per person, Includes 3 night stay at Oceanfront Hotel, 3 cont. Information concerning the tax rebate program is
due by March 3rd. Bus leaves BTSC at 9:15 AM and breakfasts, 3  Dinners at area Restaurants, Admission contained in the tax assistance form. For additional
to Botanical Gardens, Azalea Parade, Nauticus information about the program, call 215-750-2800,
returns at 8 PM. For more information, call Kay at Maritime Center,Visit the Battleship Wisconsin and extension 4200. Application deadline is June 30, 2017
many other Historical sites. An evening performance for taxes due and paid in 2016. 
215-785-6322 or visit www.theyounginheart.com. The of the Virginia International Tattoo with reserved
seating. ( Tattoo refers to a Scottish military last ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.
Bristol Township Senior Center is located at 2501 call, when pipes and drums called troops back for an Crab Feast Lunch & Baltimore Tour —The Bristol
evening ceremony.) Contact the center for more info Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a
Bath Road in Bristol. at 215-355-6967or stop in to get a brochure. Res. by bus trip on Thursday, May 11, that includes a Crab
Apr. 1st Feast Lunch and a 3-hr. guided tour of Historic Bal-
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• timore. Price varies from $96 to $115 depending on
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. lunch choice. For info call 215-788-4138.  Deadline is
MSCA Seniors’ Bus Trips:  Friday, May 19th, BEST Property tax assistance forms for qualified Bensalem March 31, space permitting. ■
Township senior citizens are available on the Bensa-
OF HERSHEY,  Cost is $90.00 – Hershey Hotel’s lem School District’s website bensalemsd.org; at the ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.
Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center, 3000 Donal- Levittown Exhibit Center North will present an
Lavish Buffet Luncheon, Hershey Garden’s Conserva- len Drive; the Bensalem Senior Citizens Center, 1850 exhibit of memorabilia and artifacts at the Levittown
Byberry Road; and the Township Treasurer’s Office, Public Library throughout the month of March. Dif-
tory & Butterfly Atrium and Chocolate World.  Bus 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem PA.  ferent items will be displayed every 3 days during the
  Residents who are the owner of record of property exhibit. David Marable, Levittown historian, wishes
Leaves: 9:30 am and Return:  6:00 pm. in Bensalem and are at least age 65 as of January 1, all Levittowners a Happy 2017 and a great Levittown
65th Anniversary Year!
MSCA is located at 2142 Trenton Road in Levittown.

(215) 945-2920

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“Seamus O’Macaroni” with Falls Township Senior
Center, Monday, March 13, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM.
Brownstone Dinner Theatre, Lunch & Show. Find out
what happens when the Irish and Italian come together
to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. Cost: $94. Reserve by
March 10. Falls Township Senior Center is located at
the corner of Trenton and Oxford Valley Roads in Fair-
less Hills. 215-547-6563 / fallstwpseniorcenter.org

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Loving Homes Wanted: Local Animals in Need

My name is Franklin! I’m
new to the shelter. You would
not know it by my attitude but
I have been shuffled around
for awhile with no place to
call home.  But I am happy
as a clam and ready to make
new friends. I am a charming
furball, sure to make you
smile. For more info Contact
BingosFoundation at 215-781-
0378 or online at
www.bingosfoundation.org

My name is Hogan. I celebrate my Kitty is lucky to have survived to the age of
birthday in August 2016.  I am a very 6 but she did!  She was living on the grounds
cute male tabby with white markings.  I of a factory where they fed her during the
am up to date on my boosters and rabies week, but not on weekends.  And she had
shots.  I have tested negative for both no type of shelter.  We took her in and saw
Feline aids and Leukemia.  I was brought she is such a nice kitty and so, so happy to
to the Rescue as a stray.  I am extremely be indoors. Kitty loves affection too.  Please
friendly and lovable.  I love to be part of consider giving her a loving home. She
everything and take part in everything will be such a great addition to your family. 
that goes on.  I love to be in the office Did we mention she has beautiful eyes too. 
and I delight helping with the paperwork Contact Susans Cats and Kittens 215 357
and checking out the Xerox machine.  4946 or awos.susanscatsandkittens.petfinder.
Everything is just fascinating to me!!  I com      Thank you for adopting the Teen and
am very sweet and give a lot of head butts Senior cats
and nuzzles.  I love to be held and would
be very happy to keep you and yours Lovey was rescued from a hoarders home www.LowerBucksLeader.com
company. The volunteers say I am cute as where she was neglected and placed into
a button.  Please come visit me, as I just foster where she cowered for days. After
love company!!  For more information, only two weeks of much needed love and
please contact Cats Bridge to Rescue on attention Lovey now follows her foster
215-987-8961.  I cant wait to meet you!! around like a dog, has learned the fun of
toys and sleeps in bed with foster moms
Page 26 of 2017, #4 arms around her. Lovey is quite talkative
and very active so you will never be
lonely. Although Lovey is blind she will
amaze you with her intelligence. There is
nothing a seeing cat can do that she can’t
do.  Visit [email protected]

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The “Paws for a Cause” Charity Event

Help us raise $10,000 in support of Bristol Township Police Department’s
K-9 Unit!
The event will take place on Thursday, March 2 from 6-9 PM at Rob’s
Automotive & LRA Enterprises , 3411 Veterans Highway, Bristol 19007.

$50 per person includes Food & Beverages. Make check payable to:
B2BA, P.O. Box 1594, Levittown PA 19058. For more info contact Gerard
Lykon 267-312-5453, Michelle Glasson 215-943-1776 or Rick Coleman 215-
369-8000.

Presented by Business 2 Business Association, Inc. Any additional
proceeds will be dispersed by B2BA to the charity of its choice. ■

Churchville Photography Contest “Paint Your Pet” Event at WHS

The Churchville Photography Club invites photographers to enter The Women’s Humane Society, the nation’s first animal shelter, hosted
its Twenty-Sixth Annual Photography Contest. Winners will be a “Paint Your Pet” charity event on Sunday February 19th to benefit
featured in an exhibition at the Churchville Nature Center April 8th  the animals it shelters. The fundraiser was described by WHS as “a
through April 23rd. An opening reception will be held on Saturday unique opportunity to create an original masterpiece of your beloved furry
evening, April 8th from 7-9 pm at the Churchville Nature Center, 501 companion... while sipping, snacking, socializing, and helping to raise vital
Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA.  Prizes will be awarded at that funding” for the care and rehoming of animals in need.
More than 100
time. animal lovers of all ages paid $45 per person to do just that.
  Entry forms and contest rules can be downloaded from www.
churchvillephoto.net under Contests and Critiques/Annual Contest, Among the attendees were Dee Childs of Elkin Park, who completed
available at local camera shops and the Churchville Nature Center, or a portrait of Lala, her 6-year old pit bull; and Charlene Maloney of
by calling (215) 771-8757. Entries will be accepted at the Churchville Feasterville, who created a photo/painting homage to Frank, her rescued
Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville PA from 10 am to beagle. (Photos above.)
4 pm on March 18th and March 19th only. 
  A cash prize of $150 will be awarded for Best of Show. Additional Gwen Kaminski, Director of Development and Community Relations
prizes and ribbons will be awarded in a variety of categories. The for WHS, said “We are so grateful for the many animal lovers throughout
entry fee is $5 per photo, $3 for students aged 14-18 and free for the community who turned out to paint their pets, while at the same time
children ages 13 and under. A “Body of work” entry of four images helping the less fortunate animals of the Women’s Humane Society. We will
is $15. ■ be holding more events like this in the months and years ahead, intended to
raise awareness of the many services we provide, and establish our shelter
as a community resource - one of entertainment, education and a shared
passion for helping animals in need.”

The Women’s Humane Society is located at 3839 Richlieu Road,
Bensalem PA 19020. Call (215) 942-6825 for more information. ■

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