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Bucks County Sues Pharma Firms, Distributors for Opioid Crisis Costs Bucks County has formally filed suit against major manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids in an effort to stanch the flood of addictive medications into the community and to recover damages for the devastating losses – human and financial – caused by the opioid epidemic. A sweeping, 159-page civil complaint, filed May 29th in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, seeks an undetermined amount of compensatory and punitive damages from 17 corporate defendants and one individual alleged to be responsible for the deadly and costly wave of opioid addiction currently afflicting the county. “While you can’t put a price or a value on human life … we the County do think we can put a price on the collateral costs of dealing with this epidemic right here in Bucks County,” Commissioners Chairman Robert G. Loughery said at an afternoon news conference announcing the lawsuit. “We want to take a stand against this epidemic, and this scourge on our families.” Among the defendants are 14 corporate entities that include the largest producers of prescription opioids – led by Purdue Pharma, creator of OxyContin, a drug which has claimed roughly 30 percent of the market for analgesic painkillers and annual national sales of up to $3.1 billion. Also named as defendants are three corporate distributors that claim up to 85 percent of the
Bucks County has suffered devastating losses, human and financial, from the opioid epidemic. market share for prescription opioid distribution in the United States. The sole individual defendant is John Kapoor, founder and former CEO of Insys Therapeutics, Inc., manufacturer of Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray medication. Kapoor is among six Insys corporate officials charged in a federal racketeering indictment in Boston for allegedly paying kickback to doctors for prescribing Subsys. “Just as nearly every citizen has been touched by the opioid epidemic, virtually every county office has been harmed and damaged,” said attorney Joshua D. Snyder of the law firm Boni, Zack & Snyder of Bala Cynwyd, which is acting as local counsel in the lawsuit. “We intend to seek justice for Bucks County, and prosecute this case vigorously through trial if necessary.” Snyder’s firm is working with by Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law, a national firm representing government entities in similar litigation in several states. Loughery said the attorneys are working on a
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contingency basis, meaning the county is not charged up-front for their services, but that the lawyers will be paid a percentage of any damages awarded to the county. The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturer defendants misled the public about the dangers of prescription opioids, and that the defendants responsible for distributing opioids into the community disregarded their obligation to monitor distribution and halt any “suspicious sales” to protect the community from an exorbitant flood of opioids. “A pharmaceutical manufacturer should never
place its desire for profits above the health and wellbeing of its customers,” the complaint states. “…A pharmaceutical manufacturer has a legal duty to tell the truth when marketing its drugs and to ensure that its marketing claims are supported by science and medical evidence. A pharmaceutical distributor of controlled substances has a legal duty to conduct its business lawfully and carefully and in a manner that does not irresponsibly and unreasonably saturate a community with opioids. An executive of a pharmaceutical company, such as the Individual Defendant, has a legal obligation to ensure that his company conducts itself in a manner compliant with the law that is designed to protect rather than harm patients. “Defendants broke these simple rules,” the complaint states. Bucks County has been hard hit by the resulting opioid epidemic. It is now estimated that 80 percent of street-level heroin users in the United States began their addictions through the use of prescription pain medication. The fallout here has been staggering. Fueled by the opioid epidemic, the complaint alleges, overdose fatalities in Bucks County reached 232 last year, an 89 percent increase over 2015. The collateral costs of dealing with such widespread addiction have left the county strapped on many fronts.
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This array of financial hardships includes, but is not limited to: • A $20 million prison expansion to accommodate the exploding inmate population, much of it addictionrelated. • $4 million in annual outsourcing costs to house Bucks County inmates in other prisons because of addiction-fueled overcrowding. • Hiring two additional Coroner’s Office employees to handle the influx of opioid-related deaths, and paying for burial of a significant number of unclaimed corpses of overdose victims. • Creation of a six-detective, $900,000-per-year Drug Strike Force by the District Attorney’s Office to help fight the opioid crisis. • A 66.5 percent increase in opioid-related 911 emergency calls since 2012, with each call taking about 30 minutes to resolve, at a cost of about $30 per hour. • Rising county insurance payments resulting from unwarranted and potentially dangerous chronic opioid therapy for employees, retirees and dependents – and frequent ensuing payments for addiction-related treatment. • NARCAN purchases and training. • Increased expenses and strain on police, fire and EMS personnel. • Public health training, and recovery programs and campaigns.
Overdose fatalities have increased 89% in just the past three years. • Rehabilitation clinics, addiction treatment centers and suicide prevention services. • Services for infants born with addictions and young children traumatized by addiction in their homes • Diversion of the Fire Marshal to inspect fostercare homes of children removed from drug-infested households. • Diversion of public works employees and the Fire Marshal to bring “sober houses” up to code and safe for addicted residents. • Lost productivity of county workers afflicted with addiction-related issues or who are dealing with loved ones with addictions. • Increased law enforcement and court costs including overtime, anti-gang activity, toxicology tests and other drug- and addiction-fueled costs. • Skyrocketing costs of child abuse investigations. The county spent almost $11.5 million on such investigations, many of them addiction-related, an increase of 440 percent since 2004. “Virtually every department within Bucks County
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(including the Health Department, Social Services and Economic Development) has been impacted, and forced to incur additional expenses year after year to try to mitigate the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic to Bucks County residents,” the complaint states. “…Through their promotion, marketing and distribution of opioids for profit, all Defendants created a public nuisance in Bucks County.” Speaking at the news conference, County Commissioner Charles W. Martin said opioid addiction “not only impacts county government to a great degree, but it impacts local government – police, fire, EMS… I think we have done the right thing” in taking legal action. District Attorney Matthew D. Weintraub said his office’s prosecutions “are dominated by drug-fueled crimes. We started a six-man Drug Strike Force, thanks to the commissioners, solely to combat this epidemic….This lawsuit, frankly, is about accountability.” Also expressing support for the civil action was Lower Southampton Township
Supervisor Joseph McFadden, president of the Bucks County Association of Township Officials, alongside fellow association officers Daniel McPhillips of Warminster Township and Maggie Rash of Buckingham Township. “This is hitting our township municipalities right in the wallet,” McFadden said. “It’s hitting our residents, it’s killing our residents. We need to make it stop, and that’s the reason we, as municipalities, stand firm in support of the county’s actions today.” Loughery noted that Bucks joins many communities in this region and across the nation that have filed such legal actions against the opioid industry. “I believe the more that this pressure grows, that we will be victorious at some point,” he said. “How long that’s going to take, I can’t tell you. But doing nothing isn’t really an option for us.” ■ —Source: www.buckscounty.org
Vietnam War “Time Capsule” is Buried To Commemorate Bucks County’s Fallen
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n Saturday, May 26, a “time capsule” containing artifacts and mementos of Bucks County residents killed in the Vietnam War was solemnly buried at Penndel Memorial Ball Field. A solemn reminder of the remembrances that took place during the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall’s visit to Penndel last July, the time capsule contains tributes left behind at the event, including photographs, children’s drawings, poems and prayers, a uniform, notes, a Purple Heart, infantry insignia, obituaries, a baby’s pacifier, flowers, flags and MIA bracelets, along with pencil-on-paper etchings of names found on the Memorial Wall. Penndel Borough Council has passed a resolution directing that the time capsule be opened on April 15, 2075, the 100th anniversary
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of the end of the Vietnam War. “The men and women who gave their lives during the Vietnam War – most notably the 136 from Bucks County – deserve to be remembered by future generations,” said Ed Preston, chairman of The Wall in Bucks County. “Our goal in preserving these artifacts is to keep alive the memories and deeds of our Vietnam warriors.” Upwards of 25,000 people visited the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall during its three days in Penndel. In addition to having been a source of healing for veterans and families and friends of service members, the event also resulted in a surplus of revenue from sponsor and public donations, all of which was donated to veterans’ causes. ■ —Photos by Alan J. Micklin
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Rotary Club’s Charity Golf Outing To Fight Childhood Disease The Rotary Club of Shady Brook’s 12th annual Charity Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Makefield Highlands Golf Club in Yardley PA, considered one of the finest public golf courses in the greater Philadelphia area. The event’s principal beneficiary will be the Newtown, PA-based Drew’s Hope Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity, established by Katie and Tony Ferrandino of Newtown, PA in honor and memory of their son Drew (shown in photo), who died at age 12 of Batten Disease, a rare genetic-based neurologic disease of childhood. The Foundation’s funds support research toward treatments and cures for Batten Disease and to create greater awareness of it. Children like Drew who contract this form of Batten Disease have seizures and some language loss starting at age 2 ½ to 3 years. Without treatment, they will lose the ability to walk, talk, see or live a full life. Because of Drew’s Hope and other patient groups, there is now hope that a new treatment approved last year may temporarily halt, although not cure, the disease in many children. However, for those families with children afflicted with this horrible disease, there can be no let-up until there is a proven cure. The entry fee for this important and worthwhile event is only $195 ($750 for a foursome) and includes: Greens and Cart Fees, a Golfer’s Gift Bag; Buffet Lunch; On-course Beer, Fruit and Snacks; a two-hour post-tournament Open Bar with hors
d’oeuvres; Dinner, Winner’s and many On-course Contest Awards; a Silent Auction; a 50/50 and amazing Door Prizes. For those interested in learning more about or playing in the Club’s 2018 charity golf outing for men and women golfers of all ages and skill levels, or becoming an event sponsor, advertiser or in-kind donor, please contact Irv Perlstein at (267) 6887539 or perlsteinfamily@verizon.net. Golfer Registration and Sponsorship forms can also be accessed on the Club’s website at http://www.rotaryclubofshadybrook.com/?p=29 Every play participation, sponsorship and donation will aid the Drew’s Hope Foundation support efforts to find treatments and cures for this terrible childhood disease. The Rotary Club of Shady Brook, a 501(c)(3) entity, is a local chapter of Rotary International, a non-sectarian organization that endeavors to bring together business, professional leaders as well as retirees, students and other young people to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all endeavors and pursuits, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. More information on the Rotary Club of Shady Brook and the many programs it supports is available at www. rotaryclubofshadybrook.com ■
“Relay for Life” Anti-Cancer Event
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elay For Life of Fairless Hills will host its annual 24 hour walk on June 23rd and 24th from 11am11am at Pennsbury High School football field. This event is one of many to help raise money and awareness for The American Cancer Society. “Our goal is to celebrate our survivors, remember those we have lost and fight back against this terrible disease!” said a spokesperson. “The day begins with an opening ceremony followed by the survivor/caregiver lap and luncheon. There are also numerous activities throughout the day from child IDs and beautiful length hair cuts to games and camp
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relay. At around 9pm Saturday evening we will have our luminaria ceremony…no words can explain the magnitude of this ceremony, it must be experienced to truly understand its impact and meaning. If you would like more information on Relay For Life of Fairless Hills, feel free to visit our website: http://www.relayforlife.org/pafairlesshills and/ or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ RelayForLifeFairlessHills/. You can also reach out to Christina at ckrelay@yahoo.com. Please help us Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back! ■
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July 4th Weekend Events at Washington Crossing Park
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he public is invited to spend the extended Independence Day weekend at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA). The schedule of events includes: SUNDAY, JULY 1— Classic car lovers can attend “Rebels vs. Redcoats: A Revolutionary Car Show” on this day from noon to 4 p.m. In keeping with the park’s revolutionary history, this free show will feature up to 100 classic American and French cars pitted against British and German cars. The show will be held in the parking lot diagonal to the park’s Visitor Center and across River Road. MONDAY, JULY 2— The 78th Army Band, United States Army Reserve, based at Fort Dix, NJ, will perform a free public concert beginning at 7 p.m. The show will feature several of the group’s Music Performance Teams and the Concert Band. Fireworks will follow the concert at about 9 p.m. Both activities will be held in the large field diagonal to the park’s Visitor Center and across River Road. TUESDAY, JULY 3— This day features a full slate of outdoor recreational activities sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Activities include kayak lessons on the park lagoon, bike riding on the canal towpath and more. Check WashingtonCrossingPark.org/ events for the most up-to-date list of activities. Registration is required for these events. Contact Maggie Wallner at mwallner@pa.gov or 215-493-4076 for more information. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4— See living historians demonstrate their crafts, tour historic buildings, and see a military encampment from noon to 4 p.m. A highlight of the day will be readings of the Declaration of Independence at 12:30,
1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Admission to the event, which will be held rain or shine, is $8 for adults (age 12 and over), $4 for children (ages 5-11) and free for those under age five. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds from this event support educational and historical programming in the park. Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Routes 32 and 532 in Bucks County. To see a complete list of events happening in the park, visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org. ■
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Free Summer Programs at Fallsington Library
ues. June 19, 6:30 to 7:30 pm SUMMER FUN Kick-Off / Science Meets Art PIRATES! Walk the plank. Talk like a pirate! Learn to tell time by the stars. Tie sailors’ knots. Design your own Jolly Roger pirate flag. Decorate a wood cigar box Treasure Chest! Free, for all ages, children will need help with the projects. Registration REQUIRED at buckslib.org (under Events, go to Fallsington and 6/19/18). Tues. July 10 Science Meets Art: DINOSAURS! — Excavate your own Rock Dig Ball. Decorate a rock collection mini canvas bag. Compare modern theropod dinosaurs (birds!) with their prehistoric relatives (T-Rex!). Free, for all ages, children will need help with the projects. Registration REQUIRED at buckslib. org (under Events, go to Fallsington and 7/10/18). Tues. July 31, 6:30 to 7:30 pm Science Meets Art: MIRRORS! — Experiment with periscopes & laser mazes. Make a mini Victorian gazing ball. decorate a wood Reliquary Light Catcher Box. Practice Mirror Drawing. Free, for all ages. Registration REQUIRED at buckslib.org (under Events, go to Fallsington and 7/31/18). Tues. August 14, 6:30 to 7:30 pm Frog Fest GAME NIGHT & Summer Finale! —Play frog-themed games & win prizes! Summer Challenge Raffle Drawings and Trophy will be awarded! Free, for all ages. Registration REQUIRED at buckslib. org (under Events, go to Fallsington and 8/14/18). Fallsington Library Co. is located at 139 Yardley Ave. Fallsington PA 19054. See project sample updates on Face book: Fallsington Library. Events are held in our second floor Community Hall. (215) 295-4449. ■
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he Newtown Theatre will host a free “Based on the Book” kids’ movie series this summer. Beginning on July 11, the theatre will screen six free kids’ movies on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. Each film will be based on a popular children’s book. At each screening, three lucky audience members will win a free copy of the corresponding book, donated by the Newtown Bookshop. No reservations or tickets are required for any of the movies. Seating is first come, first served and doors open a half hour before show time. The lineup includes: • “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” on July 11 • No movie on July 18 • “Stuart Little” on July 25 • “Paddington” on Aug. 1 • “Charlotte’s Web” on Aug. 8 • “Matilda” on Aug. 15 • “Mr. Popper’s Penquins” on Aug. 22 This free summer movie series is made possible by presenting sponsor Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., Attorneys at Law. The Newtown Theatre is located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough. For more information, visit TheNewtownTheatre.com ■
Grundy Foundation Extends Park Hours
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eginning Memorial Day, the Grundy Foundation has extended the hours on its riverfront park and rooftop patio located on the Grundy Museum and Library campus at 610-680 Radcliffe Street in historic Bristol Borough. New seasonal park hours include evenings and weekends: Monday – Thursday from 8am to 8pm; Friday from 8am to 4pm; Saturday 8am to dusk; and Sunday and holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day) 12pm to dusk. These hours continue through Historic Bristol Day, October 20, 2018. Guests are invited to relax and take in the panoramic views of the scenic Delaware River while enjoying passive recreational activities such as picnicking, reading, photography, plein-air painting, and observing
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nature on the campus. The rooftop patio lends itself to great viewing of the Delaware River sailboat races held on early Tuesday evenings. Visitors are asked to respect the premises by observing posted signage. Like to stay connected? Enjoy free WiFi while on the grounds. And don’t miss the Bristol History Trail located on the Grundy campus. With this interpretative trail, visitors will learn more about the settlement of Bristol Borough as well as the natural environment that surrounds the historic area. The grounds of the Grundy Library and Museum are privately owned by The Grundy Foundation. For more information, visit grundyfoundation.com ■
Veterans I.D. Discount Cards Available Now
ll Bucks County veterans and active duty personnel are invited to receive a Bucks County Veterans ID Discount Card. The cards are available now at the Military Affairs Annex Office in the Lower Bucks Government Services Center, 7321 New Falls Rd., Levittown and the Bucks County Military Affairs Office, 1282 Almshouse Rd, Doylestown. The cards will be issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – by appointment only. According to County Military Affairs Director Dan Fraley, the appointments will be offered through his staff, which will be deployed to both locations. Interested veterans must bring their original DD-214 to proceed with issuing the cards. Those DD-214 forms will be forwarded to the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds for permanent recording. To date, approximately 1,400 Bucks County businesses offer considerable discounts (5-20 percent on merchandise and services) to more than 14,000 eligible veterans who hold the Bucks County Veterans ID card. Phone number for the Levittown location is 267-580-3560 and the Doylestown location is 215-345-3885. ■
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ttention non-profit organizations and community businesses: Advanced Planning Notice! The Salvation Army Levittown Corps’ Community Center is celebrating 120 years of service to the Bucks County community. A Community Celebration Day, a family-friendly event, will be held at The Salvation Army Corps’ Levittown Community Center, located at 215 Appletree Drive, Levittown, PA on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The event will be held from 10:00AM until 2:00PM. Rain date will be September 29, 2018. You are invited to register your business/non-profit organization for this event and reserve a display area/table. If your business has a performing arts component (dance troupe, music ensemble, drill team, martial arts team, etc.) you are welcome to have it perform in a scheduled time slot. Slots will be limited. For registration, details, questions and other information please contact Adela Davis at 215-9450717, extension # 15. ■
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If you will be traveling with a baby this summer and staying at a hotel, here is a good tip for warming up his bottle of milk or formula. Just use the room’s coffee maker to brew a pot of hot water, take the carafe off the burner, and put the bottle in the hot water. Test the temperature every few minutes, it will soon be just right. — Ellen K. / Newtown If the cork breaks when you are opening your wine or sangria this summer, just put an ordinary coffee filter over the top of the bottle and secure it with a rubber band. It will strain out any bits of broken cork when you pour. —Sarah Butler Nothing cuts through hard water stains, lime scale and soap residue in your sink and bathtub better than a lemon. Cut one in half and rub plenty of the lemon’s juice on the faucets and porcelain. Then rinse thoroughly and dry everything with a soft clean cloth. —Karen W. / Trevose To make a quick, disposable sprinkler for your kids to play in (or even to water your garden) just get a clean, empty 2-liter soda bottle and pop a bunch of holes in it with a sharp knife or a steel skewer. The bottle may thread right into your hose for a firm connection, but if it doesn’t just make sure the surfaces are dry and use duct tape to secure the bottle to the hose. Lay the bottle in the grass, turn on the spigot and have a cold beer while the kids have fun! —Frank DeLuca / Morrisville Super glue is very effective at sealing those annoying pinholes and slits in your garden hose. Apply it when the hose is dry, of course. Once super glue has set and cured, it’s completely waterproof. The fix won’t be permanent, since a hose is always flexing and being dragged along the ground, but it will get you through the summer. —Bob Hodash / Lower Makefield Twp. You can save some money on your electricity bill just by letting your dishes air-dry once the dishwasher has cleaned them. For some dishwashers, the drying cycle uses up to 40% of the total energy cost. If your dishwasher doesn’t have an air-dry option, just turn the machine off after the final rinse, open the door and extend the racks. —Roger Hebron / Yardley If you have any outdoor light fixtures, including by your front door, rub a little ordinary Chapstick or other lip balm on the threads of the lightbulb next time you change one. This will protect the metal against the elements and make it easier to unscrew the bulb next time. —Phil W./ Levittown
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PENN WIRELESS ASSOCIATION, a local amateur radio club, will be participating in the ARRL Field Day at Tyler State Park’s Plantation field on June 23rd thru the 24th. Field Day is the largest emergency communications exercise/competition of the year using Amateur Radio. Stop by and get on the air! Association meetings are held at the Falls Township Municipal Bldg.,188 Lincoln Hwy., Fairless Hills, PA on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Come join us for an interesting evening of conversation, a presentation from a guest speaker, refreshments and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome. Serving the community, through Amateur Radio, for over 50 years. For more information visit www.PennWireless.org. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• GOAL (Greenbelt Overhaul Association of Levittown) is having a cleanup Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the intersection of Oaktree Pass & Oaktree Drive in Levittown, PA from 9am to 1pm. Dress for the weather & bring a refillable water bottle. If you are doing community service hours please bring your sheets for Kathy to sign. Bathroom facilities on site. Lunch will be served after event. If you are under 18 y.o. you need a parents signature. For more info go to our website - www.LTownGoal.com or call Kathy 267-566-3108. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Two Upcoming Events at historic Bolton Mansion, 85 Holly Drive, Levittown PA: —Paranormal Family Fun Day at Bolton Mansion on June 24th from 11 AM-3 PM. familyfriendly ghost hunt where kids will be able to use the paranormal equipment themselves! Tours are $5 per person. No restrooms are available on the premises. Parking available in the back. Call (215) 547-4271 for more info. —Open House at the Mansion, July 14 from 11 AM-4 PM. Free for members and children 12 and under. $5 for non-members. Member forms are on the website boltonmansion.org if you would like to become a member. All money helps with the repairs and restoration of the mansion. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Meet Dorothea Dix —Thursday, July 19, 2018, 7:00-8:00 pm. Pat Jordan will portray and bring to life American Nurse and Mental Health activist Dorothea Dix and her work on behalf of the indigent mentally ill. Through a vigorous program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, Dorothea was instrumental in creating the first generation of American mental asylums. Held at the Fallsington Friend’s Meetinghouse, 9300 S. Main Street, Fallsington, PA. Free, but please call 215-295-6567 to reserve your seat. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Annual Book Sale at Yardley-Makefield Library, Friday August 3rd from 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday August 4th from 9 AM-4 PM. On Monday August 6th from 10 AM-8 PM, all standard items will be half price; on Tuesday August 7th from 10 AM-8 PM prices will be further reduced. (The library will be closed on Sunday August 5th.) Adult hardcover books, trade, CD, DVD and video will be $3 / Adult mass market paperbacks $1 / Children’s books 50 cents-$3 / Music CDs, prints, and comic books $1 / Games & Puzzles $1-$3. The Yardley-Makefield Library is located at 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley PA 19067. Email yardleyfriends@yahoo.com or visit YMFriends.org for more information. Yogi Acharya Lama Gursam will present “A DAILY Retreat: Practice of Meditation” on Saturday, June 30, 2018, 9 AM – 4 PM, at Yardley Friends Meeting House, 65 N. Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067. For more information, contact: bsbc19067@yahoo.com •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The John Billington VFW#6495 will be holding their 17th Annual Golf Tournament on September 9, 2018 at the Bensalem Township Country Club. Check in time 9:15am. Start 10:00am. Limited to 80 Golfers. $95.00 per Golfer (includes green fees, golf cart, tees, balls, beverages on the course, prizes and dinner). Proper Golf attire required. Dinner and prizes immediately following at the Post located at 1605 Haines Rd., Levittown, PA. Registration must be by September 5, 2018. Make check payable to VFW Post 6495. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Hospital for Children, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the VFW National Home for Children. Tee and Hole Sponsors available at $150.00 (Gold Solo) and $64.95 (Silver Sponsor). For more information call Pete Walter, (609)261-5629. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Through the generosity of the Levittown-Bristol Kiwanis Club, the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, is offering museum passes to local cultural sites for patron check-out and enjoyment. Museum passes available in 2018 include the following cultural attractions: • The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: admits two adults and five children • Battleship New Jersey: admits two adults and three children • The Bucks County Children’s Museum: admits six people • Elmwood Park Zoo: admits two adults and six children • Glencairn Museum: admits six people • Grounds for Sculpture: admits four adults • Independence Seaport Museum: admits two adults and four children • Morris Arboretum: admits two adults and four children • Museum of the American Revolution: admits two adults and four children • The National Constitution Center: two adults and four children With a library card in good standing, museum passes can be reserved and picked up the same day. For details on the museum pass program, or to check availability, call the Library at 215.788.7891; visit the Library online at www.grundylibrary.org. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Flea Market to Benefit Patterson Farm & Historic Preservation. Vendors Wanted. Saturday June 30th, 8 am to 2 pm at Veteran’s Square Monument, 1660 Edgewood Road in Yardley (Lower Makefield, across from Giant and McCaffreys shopping center). Tables $25. Reservations, contact Jeff Hirko at 267-566-2165. Sale proceeds benefit the restoration of historic Satterthwaite Mansion on Patterson Farm in Yardley. Patterson Farm Preservation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not for profit volunteer organization. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Moonlight Walk at Peace Valley Nature Center, Thursday June 28th at 9 PM. Join us for a moonlight stroll to see the Buck Moon, named after the new antlers that emerge from bucks’ foreheads around this time of year. We’ll enjoy the sounds of summer on this first full moon of the summer season. Cloudy weather, rain cancels the walk. Peace Valley Nature Center is located at 170 N. Chapman Road, Doylestown PA 18901. Call (215) 345-7860 for more info.
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Langhorne Arts Council Summer Events
anghorne Council for the Arts has an exciting line-up of presenters scheduled for their 7th Annual Summer Speakers Series. All presentations will be held at the headquarters of Historic Langhorne Association (Anna Mary WIlliamson Library and Museum), 160 W. Maple Avenue in Langhorne Borough, beginning at 7:30 PM. A donation of $5 per person is requested at the door to support the LCA student scholarship fund. The building is air conditioned and handicap-accessible. Seating is limited. Mark your calendar and bring your friends! Visit langhornearts.org or call 215-752-0854 for additional information. June 26: STONE HOUSE REVIVAL —Meet Jeff Devlin, the Langhorne native who put the beautiful old homes of Bucks County on the map with his popular TV shows on HGTV and the DYI Network. Jeff will talk about his love of restoration and his experiences in preserving 200 year old homes and barns in our area. July 10: SONGS OF THE TIMES OF OUR LIVES (Concert) — Langhorne composer and performer Carol Deaver will be joined by three equally talented women who comprise the musical group No Windows, in a concert and conversation about songwriting. Clever, touching, funny, and thoroughly entertaining!
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July 24: TALES OF THE WOODLANDS PEOPLE: Traditional Native American Stories of the Eastern Woodlands. Storyteller Rob Aptaker has spent decades researching and sharing stories of Native Americans from all over North America. With great respect for their heritage and beliefs, Rob will relate traditional tales and sacred teachings of Native Americans of our region.
he 22nd Annual Celtic Day will be held in Bristol Riverfront Park, Bristol Borough, on Sunday, June 24 (no rain date) from 1 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Various musical and dance groups will entertain throughout the event, including the River Drivers from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and the Bogside Rogues from 6 to 8 p.m. A variety of food and merchandise vendors will be situated throughout the park, and the Celtic Heritage Foundation, sponsor of the event, will have a Celtic Bakery under the wharf. The Celtic Heritage Foundation was founded in Bristol Borough in the summer of 1996. The organization was responsible for the erection of a monument commemorating the Celtic experience in America and celebrating all Celtic people throughout the world. The monument, which stands on the banks of the Delaware River, was dedicated in October 1997 and over 200 family names have been inscribed thereon. Details about the Foundation may be obtained at the information table located under the wharf on Celtic Day. For further information, call 215-788-5232. ■
August 7: BEHIND THE SCENES OF A LOCAL NEWSPAPER —Shane Fitzgerald, executive editor of the Bucks County Courier Times, Burlington County Times, and Doylestown Intelligencer, will talk about the efforts and decisions that go into publishing a newspaper that serves a diverse community. August 21: CULTIVATING EVERYDAY MINDFULNESS TO REDUCE STRESS AND ENHANCE CREATIVITY —Each day we learn more about the benefits of Mindfulness and its effects on our mental health and ability to lead an active and fulfilling life. Using an evidence-based approach, you will learn and practice a simple and highly effective way to be mindful throughout the day and how to share this practice with others. Presented by psychologist Phil Tenaglia. ■
United Way Launches Annual Food Drive
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ucks Knocks Out Hunger is United Way of Bucks County’s annual community hunger relief drive that will be held on June 22nd at Delaware Valley University. Volunteers throughout all of Bucks County will gather to pack over 100,000 nutritious, shelf-stable meals full of locally grown produce and lean proteins to be sent to food pantries and senior centers across the county.
This event will also raise money for other hunger prevention programs such as Rolling Harvest Food Rescue, the Bucks County Opportunity Council, and for the first time this year, Fresh Connect, a free, mobile farm market. Donations are accepted online at www.uwbucks.org/bkohunger and through coin canisters placed in organizations throughout the county. ■
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Employers Sought for Career & Continuing Education Fair, June 26 at Neshaminy Mall
11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to be Aware of Weeks Before Listing Your Levittown Home for Sale
ucks County companies and continuing education providers are needed to fill spots at RecruitmentQueen’s Bucks County Career & Education Fair. The fair will be held in the AMC Theatres Court at Neshaminy Mall, 707 Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 26. Since its inception in 2014, the Bucks County based digital job board has held career fairs several times a year to showcase countless local employment opportunities. RecruitmentQueen CEO and President Jennifer Schultz opted to add a continuing education component to the upcoming fair to highlight various educational opportunities for individuals contemplating a career switch or looking to re-enter the job force. “Plotting your next career move sometimes involves more than simply dusting off your resume and landing the perfect job,” Schultz said. “For job seekers looking to expand their career prospects, I wanted to highlight the various educational possibilities on the horizon as well.” RecruitmentQueen will add employers and continuing education providers until soon before the event. In the meantime, the following employers and education facilities have signed up to exhibit: Friends Hospital, Horsham Clinic, Brightwood Career Institute, Sykes, Holy Redeemer Health System, TMA Bucks, Salute2Service, Vertical Screen, McDonalds/Baim Enterprises, Asembia, Aveanna Healthcare, Bucks County Bartending and Casino Dealers School, Bucks County School of Real Estate and United States Marine Corps. Positions are available in human resources, customer service, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, management, sales, insurance, data entry, light industrial, banking, administration and more. Job seekers will have the opportunity to network with and speak to local recruiters and hiring managers. Even though the career fair is held at a shopping mall where dress codes do not apply, job seekers should dress for success, according to Schultz. Professional attire is recommended. Job seekers, employers and educational facilities may call Jennifer Schultz at 267-981-5976 for more information. ■
Levittown—According to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. That’s why it’s critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know what you’re looking for, and knowing what you’re looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. To help homesellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled “11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection” has been compiled which explains the issues involved. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-844-819-2146 and enter 7010. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn’t cost you the sale of your home. This report is courtesy of RE/MAX Aspire. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2018
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Blazing Saddles At Newtown Theatre
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lazing Saddles,” starring Gene Wilder and directed by Mel Brooks, returns to the big screen at the historic Newtown Theatre on Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. In this 1974 satirical take on American Westerns, crafty railroad worker Bart become the first black sheriff of Rock Ridge, a frontier town about to be destroyed to make way for a new railroad. Initially, the townspeople harbor a racial bias toward their new leader. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend (Gene Wilder) are the only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population. Local film enthusiast and Newtown Theatre member Cheryl Harris will offer a 10-minute introduction to the film starting at 7:20 PM, during which she’ll share backstory, trivia and other interesting insights into this classic. Audience members are invited to stay after the movie for 10 to 15 minutes of discussion, thoughts and additional trivia questions with prizes. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and $5 for members of the theatre. This movie is part of the theatre’s monthly Classic Film Series, which is supported by presenting sponsor Harris Comfort. For the latest news about the Newtown Theatre visit TheNewtownTheatre. com. The theatre is located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough. ■
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Beach Bingo to Help the Blind
ucks County Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired is holding a fundraising event Beach Bingo on Friday, June 22 at 6:00 PM at Centennial Station in Warminster. Plan a fun night of bingo with friends and family winning basket giveaways that will get you ready for poolside parties, backyard barbecues, and seaside shindigs! Admission includes 10 games of bingo, coffee and dessert. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To purchase your tickets you can go to www.bucksblind.org or call 215-968-9400. All proceeds will benefit BCABVI. ■
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Bucks County Free Library to Serve Free Lunch This Summer at 2 Branches
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eginning Monday, June 18, the Bensalem and Levittown branches of Bucks County Free Library (BCFL) will offer free lunches to children 18 years and younger. The branches will serve lunch three times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 12 to 1 p.m.The program ends on Wednesday, August 1. Children can visit the library and enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal as part of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a federally funded program run by the USDA. SFSP ensures that children from low-income areas continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Children do not have to apply or register for meals. The free summer meal program coincides with BCFL’s Summer Quest program, which kicks off on Saturday, June 16. Children coming to the library for lunch are invited to attend and enjoy Summer Quest activities that are scheduled on those days. This is the second year BCFL is participating in SFSP. Last year, BCFL served 1,571 lunches to children and teens. “We’re excited to be participating in this program for the second year,” said Kate Transue, Children’s Services Coordinator for Bucks County Free Library. “Children who are food-insecure can suffer health effects. They’re Bensalem & Levittown Branches also more likely to suffer will offer free lunch to children 18 from summer learning loss. With SFSP and Summer & under three days per week. Quest, we’re working to help prevent that.” According to the Hunger Nutrition Coalition of Bucks County, more than 57,000 people In Bucks County are food insecure – 32 percent of them children. BCFL is partnering with the Bensalem Township School District, a sponsor of SFSP, to provide the meals. SFSP expects to serve more than 200 million free meals to children across the U.S. this summer. If families have any questions about the meal service, they should contact the branches directly: Bensalem (215) 638-2030; Levittown (215) 949-2324. For questions regarding funding for the SFSP, please contact Michelle Wexler, Development Director, at (215) 348-0332 x1115. The Bucks County Free Library is a seven-branch system founded in 1956 with locations in Bensalem, Doylestown, Langhorne, Levittown, Perkasie, Quakertown, and Yardley-Makefield. It shares a library catalog and many resources with the 11 other community public libraries in the county to provide the local community with access to a large library collection, dozens of online resources such as live tutoring, continuing education courses, and special programming and events for all ages. To learn more about the Bucks County Free Library, please visit: www.buckslib.org ■
Senior citizens get a discount of 25% off their entire purchase every Wednesday at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, located in the Langhorne Square Shopping Center, 1337 East Lincoln Highway. A wide range of items is available, from furniture to clothing to small knick-knacks.
Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off To Advertise, call 215-669-7350
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“A Book That Shaped Me” Writing Contest for Grades 5&6
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tudents who will be entering 5th or 6th grade in the fall of 2018 can enter the Library of Congress’ annual summer writing contest, “A Book That Shaped Me.” This summer writing contest encourages students to reflect on a book that has made a personal impact on their lives. HOW TO ENTER: Write a short essay (one page) on a book that has had a personal impact on your life. Books have the power to shape us by changing the ways we think and feel. Think about a book that made a difference in your life. It could be your favorite book, one that you read at school or as part of this year’s summer reading program. How did it make you feel? Did it change the way you see yourself, your family or the world? Choose one book – it can be fiction or nonfiction – and write a short essay about how it had a personal impact on your life. Use examples
from the book to make your points. Your essay will be judged on content, structure (spelling and grammar), and creativity. It may be typed or handwritten. CONTEST DATES: The contest runs from May 1 to July 7, 2018. Submit your essay in-person by Saturday, July 7 to any of the 18 libraries in the Bucks County Library System, using the required submission form, which you will find online by going to buckslib.org. AWARDS “A Book That Shaped Me” will award prizes to thirty State Finalists, six State Winners, and three overall Grand Prize Winners. State Finalists, State Winners, and Grand Prize Winners will be honored during a presentation at the 2018 Library of Congress National Book Festival on September 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. ■
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An Evening at the Giving Pond In Upper Black Eddy, July 14
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pend a summer evening at the Giving Pond on Saturday, July 14. Join the Friends of the Delaware Canal for a leisurely 2-mile walk around the pond and up on the canal towpath to spot wildlife and enjoy the scenery. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Giving Pond Recreation Area, 1069-1087 River Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972. The lot is approximately 1-mile north of the Frenchtown Bridge and .02 mile south of Jugtown Hill Road. The sun will be setting and the heat of the day waning as walkers set off to explore a part of the Delaware Canal State Park Complex that lies adjacent to the towpath north of historic Uhlerstown. The 90-acre Giving Pond was a sand and gravel quarry before it was acquired by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2002. Situated between the Canal and the Delaware River, the quarry has been allowed to fill with water and is well along in the process of transformation from an industrial site to an abundant natural habitat. This summer walk is free, and will be held weather permitting. It will be cancelled in the event of storms or steady rain. Check the homepage of www.fodc.org for a Go/No Go message that will be posted by noon on July 14. For more information about this event, call 215-862-2021, e-mail friends@fodc.org, or visit www.fodc.org. The Friends of the Delaware Canal is an independent non-profit organization working to preserve, restore and improve the Canal and its surroundings.
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Keep PA Beautiful’s “Fresh Paint Days”
eep Pennsylvania Beautiful is accepting applications for their 2018 Fresh Paint Days Pennsylvania, a program designed to provide community groups with paint and painting supplies enabling them to renew a community structure in need into something beautiful through the application of fresh paint. This event is held in partnership with support from BEHR paint and The Home Depot. Eight grants of up to 20 gallons of exterior paint and a gift card for painting supplies will be awarded to tax-exempt groups within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Groups will have 30 days to complete their projects, September 1 through 30. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will select the eight winning projects from among applications submitted. Selected grantees must meet the following requirements to be considered – only one building per application, proof of liability insurance, signed permission to paint from the building owner and two before photos of the intended project. Selected grantees must also agree to select a color from the Behr paint line and provide a final report with during and after photos. Applications must be received by July 31, 2018 and grants will be awarded in early August. For more information or to download the application visit keeppabeautiful.org. Questions can be answered by Michelle Dunn, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Program Coordinator, at 877-772-3673 ext. 113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org. The Fresh Paint Days Pennsylvania grant is available to any tax-exempt group within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Private property owners or individual applicants cannot apply. ■
Backyard barbecues typically leave all the preparation to the family grillmaster. But the menu at such a soiree need not be exclusive to grilled foods. Hosts who want to give their guests something a little different can pass around a hearty helping of “Beer-Batter Onion Rings” courtesy of Neal Corman’s “Virgil’s Barbecue Road Trip Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press). Serves 4 to 6. Flour mixture 2 pounds all-purpose flour ¾ cup granulated garlic ½ cup granulated onion 3 tablespoons kosher salt Batter 6 extra-large eggs 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon dried basil 1 ½ cups ale beer Onions 2 lbs. large yellow onions, peeled and cut into ¾” slices 4 cups canola oil 1. Sift all the ingredients for the flour mixture together into a large bowl. 2. Blend the eggs for the batter in the bowl of a standing mixer with a paddle attachment on medium, or in a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer. 3. Reduce the mixing speed to low and add all the dry batter ingredients. Beat until blended. Add the ale and transfer to a large shallow bowl or baking dish. 4. Set up a breading station with the flour mixture, the batter and a clean sheet pan.
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5. For each onion ring, dredge the onion in flour, then in the batter, then in the flour again. Place the twice-breaded onion ring on the sheet pan (making sure to keep ring separated), and repeat the process until you’ve breaded all the onion rings. Refrigerate the rings for 10 to 15 minutes or fry immediately. 6. Add the oil to a large and deep saute pan or electric skillet, so it is onethird full, and heat it to 340 F. 7. Fry the rings in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool for several minutes before serving to prevent burns. Suggested serving: Serve with ranch dressing. ■
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Memorable Lines from Classic Commercials “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” — This
1989 commercial contained a scene in which an elderly woman, identified by a dispatcher as “Mrs. Fletcher,” uses a medical alert pendant after having fallen in the bathroom. She calls out, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” The dispatcher informs her that he is sending help. Although not intended to be funny, the phrase unexpectedly became a universal punch line, one of the most widely recognized phrases in pop culture history.
“This is your brain on drugs.” — This long-running
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After eating a giant dumpling cooked by his wife, Ralph can’t sleep and can only groan in discomfort until a dose of Alka-seltzer brings relief. The catchphrase has since been spoken at dinner tables in countless households, one reason that the ad spot is in the Clio Hall of Fame. (1972)
public service announcement offered a stark visual deterrent to taking drugs. The ad is recognized by marketing experts as one of the most influential ever made. Any questions? (1987)
“Where’s the beef?” — At the age of 81, actress Clara Peller starred in this iconic Wendy’s commercial, demanding more meat in her fast-food hamburger. The commercial boosted Wendy’s annual revenue by a staggering 31% and the phrase became so widely known that political candidates have used it ever since to slight each other’s policy proposals. (1984) “Time to make the donuts.” — “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.” —
Actress Kelly LeBrock launched a memorable advertising campaign for Pantene shampoo when she gazed into the camera and spoke this line. Though often satirized, the line became a pop culture catchphrase. (1986)
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Fred the Baker was Dunkin’ Donuts’ sleepdeprived mascot who spent most of the ’80s and ’90s baking up fresh batches of donuts. Legions of working people have muttered Fred’s catchphrase as they dragged themselves out of bed in the morning. (1981)
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think we need to quit saving our $2 bills and bring them out in public. The younger generation doesn’t even know they exist! On my way home from work, I stopped at Taco Bell for a quick bite to eat. I have a $50 bill and a $2 bill. I figure with the $2 bill, I can get something to eat and not have to worry about irritating anyone for breaking a $50 bill. So I ordered a burrito and the server rang up the charge: $1.04. I handed him the two dollar bill. He looked at it kind of funny and said, “Hang on a sec, I’ll be right back.” He goes to talk to his manager, who is still within my earshot. The following conversation occurs between the two of them: Server: ‘Hey, you ever see a $2 bill?’ Manager: ‘No. A what?’ Server: ‘A $2 bill. This guy just gave it to me...’ Manager: ‘Ask for something else. There’s no such thing as a $2 bill.’ Server: ‘Yeah, thought so.’ He comes back to me and says, ‘We don’t take these. Do you have anything else?’ Me: ‘Just this fifty. You don’t take $2 bills? Why?’ Server: ‘I don’t know.’ Me: ‘See here where it says legal tender?’ Server: ‘Yeah.’ Me: ‘So, why won’t you take it?’ Server: ‘Well, hang on a sec.’ He goes back to his manager, who has been
watching me like I’m a shoplifter, and says to him, ‘He says I have to take it.’ Manager: ‘Doesn’t he have anything else?’ Server: ‘Yeah, a fifty. I’ll get it and you can open the safe and get change.’ Manager: ‘I’m not opening the safe with him in here.’ Tell him to come back later when he has real money.’ Server: ‘I can’t tell him that! You tell him.’ The manager approaches me and says, ‘I’m sorry, but we don’t take big bills this time of night.’ Me: ‘It’s only seven o’clock! Well then, here’s a two dollar bill.’ Manager: ‘We don’t take those, either.’ Me: ‘Why not?’ Manager: ‘I think you know why.’ Me: ‘No really, tell me why.’ Manager: ‘Please leave before I call mall security.’ Me: ‘What on earth for?’ At this point, he backs away from me and calls mall security on the phone around the corner. I have two people staring at me from the dining area and I begin laughing out loud, just for effect. A few minutes later this 45-year-oldish guy comes in. Guard: ‘Yeah, Mike, what’s up?’ Manager (whispering): ‘This guy is trying to give me some (pause) funny money.’ Guard: ‘No kidding! What?’ Manager: ‘Get this. A two dollar bill.’ Guard (incredulous): ‘Why would a guy fake a two dollar bill?’ Manager: ‘I don’t know! Can you talk to him, and get him out of here?’
Security Guard walks over to me. Guard: ‘Mike here tells me you have some fake bills you’re trying to use.’ Me: ‘Uh, no.’ Guard: ‘Lemme see ’em.’ Me: ‘Why?’ Guard: ‘Do you want me to get the cops in here?’ At this point I’m ready to say, ’Sure, please!’ but I want to eat, so I say, ‘I’m just trying to buy a burrito and pay for it with this two dollar bill.” He takes the bill, turns it over a few times in his hands, and says, ‘Hey, Mike, what’s wrong with this bill?’ Manager: ‘What do you mean? It’s fake.’ Guard: ‘It doesn’t look fake to me.’ Manager: ‘But it’s a two dollar bill.’ Guard: ‘Yeah?’ Manager: ‘Well, there’s no such thing, is there?’ The security guard and I both look at him like he’s an idiot and it dawns on the guy that he has no clue and is an idiot. So, it turns out that my burrito was free, and he threw in a small drink and some of those cinnamon thingies too. Just think: those two behind the counter are old enough to vote! Made me want to get a whole stack of two dollar bills just to see what happens when I try to buy stuff! ■ —Sent in by Jerry Royce
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The mission of the Greater Newtown Exchange Club (GNEC) is to support the awareness and prevention of child abuse and assist Bucks County families and youth through community service and by supporting area charities. The club has served the Newtown area since 1937. GNEC’s charity fundraising initiatives in 2017 included a golf tournament (in cooperation with Rotary Club of Shady Brook), a pancake breakfast, a silent auction and sales of historic Newtown and Bucks County license plates and special edition Christmas ornaments. GNEC also sponsors Student of the Month and Year awards for Council Rock High School students and recognizes Council Rock students for their
community service. GNEC’s goal in 2018 is to explore opportunities to support the awareness and prevention of child abuse and to assist Bucks County families and youth. To learn more about GNEC, visit online at www. newtownexchangeclub.org, check out their Facebook page or telephone their call box at 215-469-1466 to receive an invitation to a club meeting. GNEC welcomes visitors and prospective members, so if you’re interested in checking out an active group that enjoys its hands-on role in community service, the Greater Newtown Exchange Club is the organization for you. ■
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Summer Concerts in the Park
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ome out to enjoy evenings of wonderful music this summer as Falls Township hosts its annual slate of concerts in the park. Concerts are held on Sunday nights from 6 PM-8 PM at Falls Township Community Park, Phase 1 Pavilion, 9125 Mill Creek Road in Levittown. Don’t forget to bring a folding chair to these great shows!
Sun. June 17 — Dennis Ostopowicz Band Sun. June 24 — Point Blank Sun. July 1— Eco Del Sur Sun. July 8 — Men of Harmony Sun. July 15 — The Rose of Omagh Sun. July 22 — First Time Around Band Sun. July 29 — Big Band from the Valley (Schedule is subject to change.)
Sun. August 5 — Dennis Ostopowicz Band Sun. August 12 — Barbone Street Jazz Band Sun. August 19 — Old Firesticks Sun. August 26 — Uptown String Band Sun. September 2 — Strictly 60›s Band Sun. September 9 — The Mango Men
“Positively Aging” Volunteer Program
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he Bucks County Positively Aging volunteer program provides opportunities for adults age 18+ to engage in volunteer service and contribute time, experience and knowledge to others in their communities. There are many volunteer opportunities throughout Bucks County, and the Volunteer Coordinator will make every effort to match volunteers with an assignment that best meets their interests and skills. If specific services are offered, staff will make every effort to identify an organization that is in need and can best accommodate those skills and services. To join the 400+ Positively Aging volunteers who provide thousands of hours of service each year, complete and send back (via email, mail or fax) the Volunteer Enrollment Form which can be found at www. buckscounty.org, or contact BCAAA at 267-880-5700 and get started today. ■
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he Bucks 65+ Senior Softball League seeks players for immediate placement on any of 8 teams. Games are underway at the Middletown Community Park and run until mid-Oct.. For details contact Bill Krieger at kriegisin@msn.com or Jim Mahoney at jimmahoney4141@gmail.com or 267-566-2919.
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ACROSS 1 “Dumbbell!” 6 Pie-cooling spot 10 At the high point of 14 Entertainer Shore 15 Family structure? 16 Bit of ice 17 Jokes for jocks 20 Unit in history class 21 Peachy-___ 22 Kickoff 23 Go ballistic 24 ___-slapper (funny joke) 25 Computer graphic 28 Singer Perry 29 Trucker’s space 32 Like some committees 33 Test answer, perhaps 34 Pump or sneaker 35 Theatrical stereotypes 38 Scuba diver’s burden 39 Sound system, briefly 40 Climb up on the soapbox 41 Early bird’s home 42 Salon hue 43 Answer sharply 44 Pirate’s recess 45 Urban region 46 Focus of a hospital center
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49 High rated sauce, for a steak 50 It has springs 53 Loads of fun 56 Very devoted 57 Actress Perlman 58 Royal wedding wear 59 Chianti and Merlot 60 Pained expressions? 61 Band on a barber’s chair
DOWN 1 At a standstill 2 New Look pioneer 3 Native Andean 4 Sturdy tree 5 “My Sharona” band 6 Throat bug 7 Curtain material? 8 ___ the lion 9 Popular throat soother 10 Keenly perceptive 11 Big name in antacid 12 Instrument among the reeds 13 Snippety 18 Gather the yearly yield 19 Donald Duck’s nephew 23 Artist’s wear
24 Conifer with a New Zealand name 25 Sew for now 26 Security article 27 Revealing beachwear 28 Big cheese processor 29 Not built to last 30 Ventricle outlet 31 Badger 33 Your of yore 34 Alley wanderer 36 It’s dead, some say 37 What’s inside 42 Large-print edition of the Bible, e.g. 43 ___-Japanese 44 Part of Miss Muffet’s meal 45 Deep sleep states 46 Lift in Aspen 47 Gig for a deejay 48 Needing irrigation 49 Not many at all 50 Prepare tuna 51 Firebug, for short 52 Pronto, briefly 54 Shout of surprise 55 Set of parts —Answers on Page 2
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The Kileys: From Northeast Philly to Junewood
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harles Kiley served as a Yeoman 1st Class in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946. He was assigned to an Allied Warship Patrol Craft Escort (P.C.E-R) during the Occupation of Japan. On August 25th, 1945, shortly after Emperor Hirohito of Japan informally accepted the terms of surrender, Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers, General Douglas MacArthur, came aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay to greet the servicemen and share the news. During this visit Charlie’s P.C.E.-R 848 was circling the USS Missouri scouting for submarines (see photo). The surrender was officially signed on September 2, 1945. August 25th was also the day Elizabeth Fortino and her girlfriend were walking the boardwalk in Atlantic City. When the news broke that World War II had ended the boardwalk was covered in white— white feathers! The servicemen being treated at the Thomas M. England General Hospital, largest soldiers’ hospital in the United States ripped open their pillows and celebrated with exhilaration! “Feathers were flying everywhere, it looked like it was snowing,” Betty said.
Asparagus grew right up through the driveway that first year. Charles and Betty lived a block away from each other in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Her family attended Mater Delarosa (Italian) Parish and Charlie’s family worshiped at St. Joachim (Irish) Parish. They knew each other growing up, but didn’t begin dating for several years after he returned home from World War II. They were married on May 29, 1951 at Mater Delarosa Catholic Church in Northeast Philadelphia. Working as an expeditor for Philadelphia Gear, a manufacturer of power transmission products, Charlie knew the time had come to move their growing family out of Betty’s mother’s home and into larger quarters. Levittown was their target. The homes on Jewel Lane in the Junewood Section were complete except for the landscaping and sidewalks. Only the corner properties on both ends of the street were occupied when Charlie, Betty, Diane, Charles and Patricia moved into their home in the middle of the street in April 1956. “There was nothing but dirt and mud,”
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Charlie said. The children watched as Levitt’s men planted the trees and bushes. Betty recalls a particular visit with her sister-in-law Marie who pointed to the back yard and asked, “What is growing out there?” As it turned out, it was asparagus —and lots of it! The land Junewood was built on was formerly an asparagus farm. Marie went out and started cutting asparagus —and lots of it! It also grew straight up through the driveway, but only for that one year. Their son Michael was born in December of that same year. The family joined Saint Michael the Archangel parish and the children attended St. Michael’s school. Charlie became a member of the local VFW. He left Philadelphia Gear after 16 years and began working at Strick Trailers. Betty became a member of the Junewood Women’s Club and worked various jobs that allowed her to be home after school, including waitressing at Howard Johnson’s on Route 13 and the Kenwood Tavern on Haines Road. She also served food at Lower Bucks Hospital. They enjoyed their annual vacations to the Jersey shore, chauffeuring their children to their baseball and softball games and hanging out with their neighbors. Diane and Patricia graduated from Bishop Conwell, Charles and Michael graduated from Bishop Egan. When Strict Trailers closed their doors, Charlie worked various jobs before retiring from Bristol Township School District as a school bus driver in 1994. Celebrating sixty-seven years of marriage, they stay active by attending senior centers, going to the YMCA twice a week and visiting with their four children, twelve grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, whom they adore. “Our children are very attentive,” Charlie exclaimed. Betty reminisced about the early days of Levittown. “I became the neighborhood greeter. I can see them one by one just like it happened yesterday. The men helped one another with whatever needed to be done. Neighbors helped each other. It was a wonderful place to raise a family.” she added. ■ —Debra Metz
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Photo above, Charles and Betty on their 50th wedding anniversary; below, the USS Missouri during the formal surrender of Japan. Charlie’s P.C.E.-R 848 is the smallest ship in the distance, at far right.
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Loving Homes Wanted: Local Animals in Need Green Leigh is a sixteen year old cat who was homeless after her owner passed away. She is a quiet girl who appreciates attention but is never demanding. Green Leigh can be shy at first but will come around after a few minutes of gentle petting. The shelter can be stressful for any animal, especially after having a home for the past sixteen years. Green Leigh is coping the best that she can. She will be a wonderful companion for someone and it could be you! If you would like to meet her, stop by the Woman’s Humane Society, 3839 Richlieu Rd., Bensalem. 215-750-3100.
Two of the beautiful four kittens who were born to a wonderful mom (Valley Mom) who took care of them from day 1. There are 2 boys and 2 girls. Pike and Valley Boy and sisters Emily and Emma. They are very loving kittens who are full of energy and are fearless. Even the start up of an riding lawn mower doesn’t scare them one bit!! They are little furballs who are looking for their wonderful loving permanent home. They are completed vetted. To meet them, contact Joyces Voice for Cats 215 321 1967 or visit joycesvoiceforcats@petfinder.com. They are also at Petsmart Oxford Valley Sat or Sun from 12-4. Call to confirm.
Lilly is a lovely, young 9 year old sweetheart whose life is being turned upside down due to the fact their grandmother is moving in with her daughter and she is allergic to cats. It’s a difficult situation, so now Lilly is looking for another family to love. She is a happy little girl who is very friendly and loving. And not to mention how cute she is. If you would like to give Lilly that loving, permanent home please contact Susans Cats and Kittens 215 357 4946 to meet Lilly at Susan’s. You will fall in love with Lilly when you meet her.
My name is Heather. I am a spayed ticked female tabby. My coat has white hairs running throughout it and that is why it is called “ticked.” I was found as a pregnant stray. I was brought to Cats Bridge to Rescue and was placed with a loving foster family. I gave birth to my babies in foster care. I am used to living in a house setting and I am now ready to be adopted. I was a wonderful mother to my babies. I am very friendly and I like to be held. I get along with other cats too. I would make a great addition to your family. I am spayed and up to date on my boosters and rabies shots. I have also tested negative for both Feline Aids and Leukemia. I celebrate my birthday in January 2016. For more information, or to make an appointment to visit me, please contact Cats Bridge to Rescue on 215-987-8961. I would be happy to meet you!
My name is Stewart and I am looking for a home! I am a male neutered orange and white tabby with beautiful amber eyes. I was surrendered because my owner is in the military and was being transferred where I was not allowed to be taken. We were both very sad, but she had to do her duty and she wanted to ensure that I would be adopted by a loving home. I am an easy going guy and I just love to be talked to and I can be held. I do love to be paid attention to. I get along well with other felines and I am a favorite among the volunteers because I am very sweet. I celebrate my birthday in September 2017. I am neutered and up to date on my boosters and rabies shots, I have tested negative for both Feline Aids and Leukemia. I am ready for immediate adoption. For more information, please contact Cats Bridge to Rescue at 215-987-8961.
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Trevose Horticultural Society Meeting, July 17
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IRD HOUSES AND CRAFTING WITH GOURDS” will be the featured presentation at the monthly meeting of the Trevose Horticultural Society on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 7:00PM at the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA. Guest speaker, Ann Ballantine will share her 20 years of experience crafting bird houses, vases and a variety of other ornaments from dried gourds. She will explain how to grow, harvest and dry gourds as well as the steps to prepare and decorate them with paint. A selection of finished items will be on display. A member of the former Chalfont Floral Club, Ballantine is a 10-year member and Past Secretary of the Tohickon Garden Club. She enjoys gardening and flower arranging on her horse farm in Pipersville. All meetings are open to the public; a donation of $4 is requested from nonmembers. For further information, please contact 856/866-9163. ■
Summer Adoption Event at WHS, July 14 Aims to Empty the Shelter and Save Lives
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he Women’s Humane Society, America’s First Animal Shelter, will be hosting a Summer Adoption Event on Saturday, July 14. The day-long event will feature deep discounts on adoptions, including two-forone cats and kittens, and $10 senior pets. The event aims to free up space at the shelter by placing more pets in their forever homes, as the organization works to keep up with the increased intake of animals that traditionally marks the summer months for animal shelters nationwide. The Women’s Humane Society invites all members of the community out for this special, lifesaving event. Whether or not one is planning to adopt, visitors will have the chance to meet the shelter animals, and learn more about the various programs and services that the Society offers. A food truck, refreshments, and family activities will be available throughout the day. In addition to discounted adoption fees, all adoptions include spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchip and unconditional love! The Adoptions Center at the Women’s Humane Society will be open from 10:00am through 4:30pm on July 14. Adoption applications and photos of some of the currently available animals can be accessed
via the Society website. The Women’s Humane Society is located at 3839 Richlieu Road in Bensalem, and can be reached by phone at 215-750-3100. For additional information, please visit www.womenshumanesociety.org. About the Women’s Humane Society — Founded in 1869 as the First Animal Shelter and Adoptions Program in America, the Women’s Humane Society offers a variety of services to the Greater Philadelphia region, including dog training classes and workshops, physical rehabilitation, and humane education programs for youth and community groups of all ages. As part of its mission, the Women’s Humane Society Animal Hospital provides low-cost veterinary care to families in need, making pet ownership affordable and thus keeping more animals in their homes and out of shelters. Hospital services include annual wellness exams, vaccinations, sick exams, diagnosis and treatment, spaying/neutering, x-rays, bloodwork, dental procedures and more. All proceeds raised through veterinary service fees support the shelter of the stray, abandoned and abused animals that come into the Women’s Humane Society’s care. ■
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