Get great Ivyland items at our new online store - just visit ivyland150store.com. Look stylish in your 150th edition T-shirt, decorate your holiday tree with a 2022 commemorative Ivyland ornament featuring Borough Hall (plus we have vintage ornaments from past years, too) and keep up to date with a beautiful 2023 Ivyland 150th Historical Wall Calendar. All these make great holiday gifts for family, friends, neighbors and more. Free local delivery in the borough. Check facebook.com/groups/ivyland150th for updates. All proceeds from sales go toward the Ivyland 150th Anniversary Celebration.
Available now at ivyland150store.com
IVY L
D BORO AN
H UG
Ivyland 150th Anniversary Store Now Open
1873
Bu
cks
C o u n t y,
PA
NO. 688
The Borough of Ivyland 991 Pennsylvania Avenue Ivyland, PA 18974
THE LOUD SPEAKER
NOV 2022
Originally Broadcast by H. H. Eddowes | Ivyland, Pennsylvania
A Message From The Mayor...
LOUD SPEAKER
Hello Ivylanders! I know it has been a while since the last newsletter around this time last year. We hope you didn’t miss us
THE
too much, but the good news is that there are a lot of exciting things happening. Since then we’ve seen the borough getting back to “normal” with a Bonfire and Hayride, visits from Santa and the Easter Bunny, a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Symphony and Rock Concerts, a 5K Race, Pancake Breakfasts and more. BIG PLANS are underway, as you’ll read in this edition, for our upcoming 150th Anniversary Celebration next year. So as we observe Thanksgiving, there is certainly a lot to be thankful for. We wish you all the best and look forward to a wonderous holiday season in our little borough.
– Mayor Anthony Judice | ivylandmayor@ivylandborough.org
Publisher: Group G Marketing Partners, Ivyland, PA Editor: Geff Rapp | Writer & Editorial: Taylor Brady | Design: Group G Marketing Partners
150th Celebration Plans Shaping Up Making it one for the history books
The original Loud Speaker, founded in 1925, was a local institution not only in Ivyland but in all of the surrounding areas. Much more than an advertising circular, the paper was filled with the wisdom and pithy humor of its editor, H. H. Eddowes. Ivyland and The Loud Speaker belonged together (and still do). Today we try to bring a little of that spirit back to the Borough with an updated publication that has its roots in the past and its focus on the present. We hope you enjoy it.
Borough Hall Info • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ivyland Borough Council Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Borough Hall, 991 Pennsylvania Ave. Borough information, including events, contact numbers, emails and meeting dates can be found online at ivylandborough.org.
Borough Office Hours:
Holiday Hours:
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed Thurs. Nov. 24th and Fri. Nov. 25th Fri. Dec. 23rd, Christmas Day, Tues. Dec. 26th, Fri. Dec. 30th, New Year's Day and Tues. Jan. 2nd.
Community Content Wanted! We want your ideas and contributions to make The Loud Speaker even better. So if you have suggestions about an Ivyland-related story or a person you think we should profile, let us know. We’d also like your pictures from around the neighborhood and from community events – pleas e share them. Are you a writer? Join our editorial staff! We want to feature all sorts of great content for you and from you. Email us at loudspeaker@ivylandborough.org.
Official Facebook Page for Ivyland Borough: facebook.com/ivylandpa
Are you an Ivylander with talent? We want you! Calling on all talented residents, if you or someone in your home has talent worthy of an audience, let us know. The Ivyland 150th Anniversary Committee is seeking potential performers for the big June 24th event next year for both the main and secondary stages. So if you are musical, can dance, are a magician, comedian or have other talents - let us know about it. Group acts welcomed, but you must have an Ivyland resident as a member. Contact us at ivyland150@ivylandborough.org and tell us (or show us) what you can do.
June 24th, 2023 is the official 150th anniversary date of the founding of Ivyland. Since March, the Ivyland Heritage Association and a group of residents and local volunteers have been gathering each month to plan the celebration activities for next year. A lot of progress has been made, but there is still much work to be done. The committee has been providing updates to borough council and has created a special event page on Facebook (facebook.com/groups/ivyland150th) to post updates, gather volunteers and do some fundraising. If you haven’t joined the page yet, please do! We realize not everyone is on Facebook, so a similar page will be put on the Ivyland borough website as well. And of course, we’ll give updates here in The Loud Speaker, too. For those of you who have been around for the 140th, the 125th and even the 100th Anniversary events, you know how wonderful these are. The plan is to follow the success of these past events with borough-wide activities for all residents and visitors, too. The big celebration day is set for Saturday, June 24th 2023. Expect lots of music, food, activities for the kids, history displays, local art, demonstrations and other entertainment. More details to come. We are very excited to announce that the Warminster Symphony Orchestra has agreed to be our event finale that day with their annual Concert in the Park.
Firing up the fundraising Big celebrations require a big budget and the Ivyland Heritage Association has been working hard on all types of fundraising to make this event as great as it can be for everyone. We had a fundraising concert this summer featuring resident James Cantore and his band, Friday Night Phoenix – it was a good time and a great success (thank you James!). You may be familiar with the Ivyland-themed holiday ornaments that have been a way to raise money for many years and 2022 is no exception. This year’s ornament features our current Borough Hall – so get yours now. We have other great Ivyland items for sale including commemorative 150th Anniversary T-shirts, a 2023 Ivyland Historical Wall Calendar and coming soon a limited edition Ivyland 150th tile from the Moravian Pottery
Resident James Cantore and Friday Night Phoenix Benefit Concert Sept. 10th
150th Light Post Banners being put around the Borough
2022 Ivyland Commemorative Holiday Ornament
& Tile Works of Bucks County. All items are or will be available online at www.ivyland150store.com and proceeds go directly toward funding the 150th celebration. Sponsorships are also essential to the success of our event. If you are a business owner who would like to be a sponsor, or work for a business who you think would be willing sponsor – let us know. There are all sorts of levels for participation and every bit helps. Also, if you’d like to help our committee or be part of our event day team, we can always use the assistance. To sponsor, volunteer or for any questions or suggestions, you can reach us at ivyland150@ivylandborough.org. We look forward to a fantastic 150th celebration. Thank you!
COMMUNITY
NO. 688
NOV 2022
NOTICES & EVENTS
NO. 688
A Return to the Race
NOV 2022
Events
This past August, the Ivyland 5K marked its 22nd year and re-staked its claim as the heart of the running community in Bucks County. Ivyland hosted runners from far and wide including 5 local cross country teams. It was great to see things returning to normal and
Coin Drop Fundraiser
August 19th
nothing symbolized that more than folks enjoying Ivyland Fire Company pancakes after
Fri. Nov. 25th (Rain Date Nov. 26th) Bristol & Jacksonville Roads
the race. The race featured some remarkable performances. Andrew Van Hougenstyn turned in a
Pancakes With Santa Dec. 4th 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Ivyland Fire Company
Santa Comes to Ivyland
Light Your Luminaria
Sat. Dec. 10th Check our website for updates
Dec. 24th at dusk Borough-wide
Trees and The Things that Fall from Them
jaw dropping time of 15:50 to win and Haley Gormack was the top female in an impressive 18:45. Ivyland's own Vitaly Belotserkovsy keeps getting faster finishing 12th overall, top in the 50 - 55 age bracket, with a time of 19:00 flat. If you aren't a runner - that is crazy fast.
Borough News Bites
The Ivyland 5K is made possible with the
Falling Leaves
In Memory Of Frank Orfe
help of Borough Council, the Ivyland
It's that time of year when leaves end up off the trees and on your yard and sidewalk. Please do your best to keep the sidewalks clear of leaves for the safety of all pedestrians. Don't sweep them in the streets as they can clog storm drains. If your property is by a storm drain, we'd appreciate if you keep it clear of any leaves and debris. Here are a few options to handle leaves and other yard waste.
Here is to an honorary Ivyland citizen and good man, Frank Orfe, who passed this August. Frank was our diligent and friendly building inspector for our little borough for most of the last 20 years. He had heart and understood the smalltown spirit of our community. He will be missed.
Police, Fire Police, Fire Company, Ivyland Presbyterian Church and the great businesses who sponsor the event, including a number of Ivyland borough proprietors like Tony's Place and Finisher Fitness. Next year’s race is tentatively scheduled for August 19th.
•A large waste bin will be soon be located in the Fire Company parking lot for residents to use for organic yard waste disposal– branches, grass and weed clippings, leaves, etc. Please do not put other waste materials in the bin. • Leck will pick up your leaves on trash days - please use paper leaf bags or put them in trash cans.
See you then! Story Courtesy of Jon Severn
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ivyland Heritage Association Be Part Of History!
Community Cornerstones Ivyland Fire Company Interested in Volunteering?
The Ivyland Heritage Association invites everyone who loves this old town and who cares about its future to join us. This is our only requirement for membership.
If you are interested in joining our Ivyland Fire Company family please email us at ifco62@gmail.com or stop by the fire station any Monday evening between 7-9 p.m. and meet the crew.
We have no political agenda. No matter where you live and work, if you care about Ivyland, you are welcome. In fact, even if you choose not to become a member, your involvement in our meetings and activities will be welcomed.
Buy a Commemorative Brick!
In a community as small as ours, everyone counts. And with our Borough's 150th Anniversary approaching, we need you!
Your celebration or event is our fundraiser. We have hosted birthdays, graduations, and cast parties.
Contact us anytime at ajudice@ivylandborough.org
Please contact ifcoevents@gmail.com for more information.
Add your name and legacy to our new brick walkway. Visit ivylandfireco.org for more details.
We love parties at Ivyland Fire Company!
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ivyland Presbyterian Church
Falling Trees If you have a dying , deteriorating or visibly unstable tree, please consider having it taken down or at least looked at. Large trees can be extremely dangerous and even deadly when they fall. There have been some close calls and we want to ensure everyone's safety.
Special Home For Retired American Flags Thanks to an Eagle Scout project by Nolan Pope of Boy Scout Troop 200 back in 2020, our Veterans Memorial has benefited from the addition of a special American flag disposal box for your worn or retired "Old Glory". Many have used the box as a proper way to retire their American flags. That said, here are a few rules of etiquette for using the box: • Only American flags are to be put in the box
Men’s Breakfast at the IPC.
•S hould the box be full, please don't set flags outside the box. The box gets periodically emptied, just check back later.
Sat. Nov. 19th 9-11 a.m.
First Sunday of Advent Sun. Nov. 27th 10 a.m. Come for worship lunch and crafts following.
Thank you for treating the flags with the respect they deserve.
Friday Night Fun Dec. 16th 6-8 p.m. Drop off your kids then go shop, eat and relax!
Christmas Eve Worship Family Service 5:30 p.m. Lessons and Carols 7 p.m.
All are Welcome!
• I f your flags have a stick, string or other accessory, remove them first and only put the flag part itself in the box.
Citizen Spotlight: Lou Pacchioli Longtime William Tennent Athletic Director, PIAA District One Football Chair and Ivyland borough resident Lou Pacchioli was recently honored by memorializing his legacy with the dedication of the new Pacchioli Path at William Tennent High School. This path includes special signage in his name and helps guests on campus find their athletic field via four blacktop pathways. Lou was formally honored at halftime of the William Tennent football game on September 2nd by representatives from the Alumni Association and the School Board of Directors. Congratulations Lou!
Since Our Last Issue...
COMMUNITY
NO. 688
NOV 2022
NOTICES & EVENTS
NO. 688
A Return to the Race
NOV 2022
Events
This past August, the Ivyland 5K marked its 22nd year and re-staked its claim as the heart of the running community in Bucks County. Ivyland hosted runners from far and wide including 5 local cross country teams. It was great to see things returning to normal and
Coin Drop Fundraiser
August 19th
nothing symbolized that more than folks enjoying Ivyland Fire Company pancakes after
Fri. Nov. 25th (Rain Date Nov. 26th) Bristol & Jacksonville Roads
the race. The race featured some remarkable performances. Andrew Van Hougenstyn turned in a
Pancakes With Santa Dec. 4th 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Ivyland Fire Company
Santa Comes to Ivyland
Light Your Luminaria
Sat. Dec. 10th Check our website for updates
Dec. 24th at dusk Borough-wide
Trees and The Things that Fall from Them
jaw dropping time of 15:50 to win and Haley Gormack was the top female in an impressive 18:45. Ivyland's own Vitaly Belotserkovsy keeps getting faster finishing 12th overall, top in the 50 - 55 age bracket, with a time of 19:00 flat. If you aren't a runner - that is crazy fast.
Borough News Bites
The Ivyland 5K is made possible with the
Falling Leaves
In Memory Of Frank Orfe
help of Borough Council, the Ivyland
It's that time of year when leaves end up off the trees and on your yard and sidewalk. Please do your best to keep the sidewalks clear of leaves for the safety of all pedestrians. Don't sweep them in the streets as they can clog storm drains. If your property is by a storm drain, we'd appreciate if you keep it clear of any leaves and debris. Here are a few options to handle leaves and other yard waste:
Here is to an honorary Ivyland citizen and good man, Frank Orfe, who passed this August. Frank was our diligent and friendly building inspector for our little borough for most of the last 20 years. He had heart and understood the smalltown spirit of our community. He will be missed.
Police, Fire Police, Fire Company, Ivyland Presbyterian Church and the great businesses who sponsor the event, including a number of Ivyland borough proprietors like Tony's Place and Finisher Fitness. Next year’s race is tentatively scheduled for August 19th.
•A large waste bin will be soon be located in the Fire Company parking lot for residents to use for organic yard waste disposal– branches, grass and weed clippings, leaves, etc. Please do not put other waste materials in the bin. • Leck will pick up your leaves on trash days - please use paper leaf bags or put them in trash cans.
See you then!
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ivyland Heritage Association Be Part Of History!
Community Cornerstones Ivyland Fire Company Interested in Volunteering?
The Ivyland Heritage Association invites everyone who loves this old town and who cares about its future to join us. This is our only requirement for membership.
If you are interested in joining our Ivyland Fire Company family please email us at ifco62@gmail.com or stop by the fire station any Monday evening between 7-9 p.m. and meet the crew.
We have no political agenda. No matter where you live and work, if you care about Ivyland, you are welcome. In fact, even if you choose not to become a member, your involvement in our meetings and activities will be welcomed.
Buy a Commemorative Brick!
In a community as small as ours, everyone counts. And with our Borough's 150th Anniversary approaching, we need you!
Your celebration or event is our fundraiser. We have hosted birthdays, graduations, and cast parties.
Contact us anytime at ajudice@ivylandborough.org
Please contact ifcoevents@gmail.com for more information.
Add your name and legacy to our new brick walkway. Visit ivylandfireco.org for more details.
We love parties at Ivyland Fire Company!
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ivyland Presbyterian Church
Falling Trees If you have a dying , deteriorating or visibly unstable tree, please consider having it taken down or at least looked at. Large trees can be extremely dangerous and even deadly when they fall. There have been some close calls and we want to ensure everyone's safety.
Special Home For Retired American Flags Thanks to an Eagle Scout project by Nolan Pope of Boy Scout Troop 200 back in 2020, our Veterans Memorial has benefited from the addition of a special American flag disposal box for your worn or retired "Old Glory". Many have used the box as a proper way to retire their American flags. That said, here are a few rules of etiquette for using the box: • Only American flags are to be put in the box
Men’s Breakfast at the IPC.
•S hould the box be full, please don't set flags outside the box. The box gets periodically emptied, just check back later.
Sat. Nov. 19th 9-11 a.m.
First Sunday of Advent Sun. Nov. 27th 10 a.m. Come for worship lunch and crafts following.
Thank you for treating the flags with the respect they deserve.
Friday Night Fun Dec. 16th 6-8 p.m. Drop off your kids then go shop, eat, relax!
Christmas Eve Worship Family Service 5:30 p.m. Lessons and Carols 7 p.m.
All are Welcome!
• I f your flags have a stick, string or other accessory, remove them first and only put the flag part itself in the box.
Citizen Spotlight: Lou Pacchioli Longtime William Tennent Athletic Director, PIAA District One Football Chair and Ivyland borough resident Lou Pacchioli was recently honored by memorializing his legacy with the dedication of the new Pacchioli Path at William Tennent High School. This path includes special signage in his name and helps guests on campus find their athletic field via four blacktop pathways. Lou was formally honored at halftime of the William Tennent football game on September 2nd by representatives from the Alumni Association and the School Board of Directors. Congratulations Lou!
Since Our Last Issue...
Get great Ivyland items at our new online store - just visit ivyland150store.com. Look stylish in your 150th edition T-shirt, decorate your holiday tree with a 2022 commemorative Ivyland ornament featuring Borough Hall (plus we have vintage ornaments from past years, too) and keep up to date with a beautiful 2023 Ivyland 150th Historical Wall Calendar. All these make great holiday gifts for family, friends, neighbors and more. Free local delivery in the borough. Check facebook.com/groups/ivyland150th for updates. All proceeds from sales go toward the Ivyland 150th Anniversary Celebration.
Available now at ivyland150store.com
IVY L
D BORO AN
H UG
Ivyland 150th Anniversary Store Now Open
1873
Bu
cks
C o u n t y,
PA
NO. 688
The Borough of Ivyland 991 Pennsylvania Avenue Ivyland, PA 18974
THE LOUD SPEAKER
NOV 2022
Originally Broadcast by H. H. Eddowes | Ivyland, Pennsylvania
A Message From The Mayor...
LOUD SPEAKER THE
Publisher: Group G Marketing Partners, Ivyland, PA Editor: Geff Rapp | Writer & Editorial: Taylor Brady | Design: Group G Marketing Partners
The original Loud Speaker, founded in 1925, was a local institution not only in Ivyland but in all of the surrounding areas. Much more than an advertising circular, the paper was filled with the wisdom and pithy humor of its editor, H. H. Eddowes. Ivyland and The Loud Speaker belonged together (and still do). Today we try to bring a little of that spirit back to the Borough with an updated publication that has its roots in the past and its focus on the present. We hope you enjoy it.
Hello Ivylanders! I know it has been a while since the last newsletter around this time last year. We hope you didn’t miss us too much, but the good news is that there are a lot of exciting things happening. Since then we’ve seen the borough getting back to “normal” with a Bonfire and Hayride, visits from Santa and the Easter Bunny, a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Symphony and Rock Concerts, a 5K Race, Pancake Breakfasts and more. BIG PLANS are underway, as you’ll read in this edition, for our upcoming 150th Anniversary Celebration next year. So as we observe Thanksgiving, there is certainly a lot to be thankful for. We wish you all the best and look forward to a wonderous holiday season in our little borough.
– Mayor Anthony Judice | ivylandmayor@ivylandborough.org
150th Celebration Plans Shaping Up Making it one for the history books
Borough Hall Info • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ivyland Borough Council Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Borough Hall, 991 Pennsylvania Ave. Borough information, including events, contact numbers, emails and meeting dates can be found online at ivylandborough.org.
Borough Office Hours:
Holiday Hours:
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed Thurs. Nov. 24th and Fri. Nov. 25th Fri. Dec. 23rd, Christmas Day, Tues. Dec. 26th, Fri. Dec. 30th, New Year's Day and Tues. Jan. 2nd.
Community Content Wanted! We want your ideas and contributions to make The Loud Speaker even better. So if you have suggestions about an Ivyland-related story or a person you think we should profile, let us know. We’d also like your pictures from around the neighborhood and from community events – pleas e share them. Are you a writer? Join our editorial staff! We want to feature all sorts of great content for you and from you. Email us at loudspeaker@ivylandborough.org.
Official Facebook Page for Ivyland Borough: facebook.com/ivylandpa
Are you an Ivylander with talent? We want you! Calling on all talented residents, if you or someone in your home has talent worthy of an audience, let us know. The Ivyland 150th Anniversary Committee is seeking potential performers for the big June 24th event next year for both the main and secondary stages. So if you are musical, can dance, are a magician, comedian or have other talents - let us know about it. Group acts welcomed, but you must have an Ivyland resident as a member. Contact us at ivyland150@ivylandborough.org and tell us (or show us) what you can do.
June 24th, 2023 is the official 150th anniversary date of the founding of Ivyland. Since March, the Ivyland Heritage Association and a group of residents and local volunteers have been gathering each month to plan the celebration activities for next year. A lot of progress has been made, but there is still much work to be done. The committee has been providing updates to borough council and has created a special event page on Facebook (facebook.com/groups/ivyland150th) to post updates, gather volunteers and do some fundraising. If you haven’t joined the page yet, please do! We realize not everyone is on Facebook, so a similar page will be put on the Ivyland borough website as well. And of course, we’ll give updates here in The Loud Speaker, too. For those of you who have been around for the 140th, the 125th and even the 100th Anniversary events, you know how wonderful these are. The plan is to follow the success of these past events with borough-wide activities for all residents and visitors, too. The big celebration day is set for Saturday, June 24th 2023. Expect lots of music, food, activities for the kids, history displays, local art, demonstrations and other entertainment. More details to come. We are very excited to announce that the Warminster Symphony Orchestra has agreed to be our event finale that day with their annual Concert in the Park.
Firing up the fundraising Big celebrations require a big budget and the Ivyland Heritage Association has been working hard on all types of fundraising to make this event as great as it can be for everyone. We had a fundraising concert this summer featuring resident James Cantore and his band, Friday Night Phoenix – it was a good time and a great success (thank you James!). You may be familiar with the Ivyland-themed holiday ornaments that have been a way to raise money for many years and 2022 is no exception. This year’s ornament features our current Borough Hall – so get yours now. We have other great Ivyland items for sale including commemorative 150th Anniversary T-shirts, a 2023 Ivyland Historical Wall Calendar and coming soon a limited edition Ivyland 150th tile from the Moravian Pottery
Resident James Cantore and Friday Night Phoenix Benefit Concert Sept. 10th
150th Light Post Banners being put around the Borough
2022 Ivyland Commemorative Holiday Ornament
& Tile Works of Bucks County. All items are or will be available online at www.ivyland150store.com and proceeds go directly toward funding the 150th celebration. Sponsorships are also essential to the success of our event. If you are a business owner who would like to be a sponsor, or work for a business who you think would be willing sponsor – let us know. There are all sorts of levels for participation and every bit helps. Also, if you’d like to help our committee or be part of our event day team, we can always use the assistance. To sponsor, volunteer or for any questions or suggestions, you can reach us at ivyland150@ivylandborough.org. We look forward to a fantastic 150th celebration. Thank you!