Thursday, May 23, 2013
Peter Rossetti, 91, a resident of ACTS, Southampton Estates, served in five campaigns during World War II and received a purple heart.
After nearly 71 years, Peter Rossetti still rattles off his enlistment date like it happened yesterday: Oct. 12, 1942. Rossetti, 91, a resident of ACTS, Southampton Estates for the last three years and a moderator for the retirement community's annual Memorial Day service, joined the Navy during World War II and served as a Quarter Master Third Class in five campaigns, including the Invasion of Sicily, Salerno, Angelo and D-Day Normandy. Just as readily as he shares the start of his military career, Rossetti remembers the eight-month-long hospital stay and struggle to walk again after his ship struck an underwater enemy mine on July 12, 1944. Three men perished in the engine room, he said. “All I remember is being blasted into the air," …
There's so much to do this weekend!
BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC TO MOLAND Where/When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Historic Moland House, 1641 Old York Rd, Hartsville. Why go: After your lunch in the serenity of the picnic grove near the garden of native plants, walk the enchanting guided nature trail of Moland Park. Cost: Donations accepted. SATURDAY MORNING BIRD WALK Where/When: 7-9 a.m. Saturday at the Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. Why go: See contrasting environments of meadow, marsh, woodland, pond and lake are all within an easy walk with an experienced bird watcher. Cost: No cost. HATBORO SUMMER FUN FESIVAL AND CARNIVAL Where/When: 6 p.m. nightly through Monday at Miller Meadow Natural Area, Horsham & South York roads, Hatboro. Why go: The Festival …
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't …
Wednesday's Senate hearings on the IRS 'Tea Party' scandal included Pennsylvania's Sen. Pat Toomey and Sen. Bob Casey, who both released statements after the event.
Pennsylvania's Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Sen. Pat Toomey (R) both participated in Wednesday's hearings about IRS scrutinty of conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. Both men released statements regarding the event. Witnesses before the Senate Finance Committee were: Casey, chairman of the Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth, said: “Pennsylvanians and Americans across the country deserve to know that the IRS and all government agencies do their jobs without prejudice or political agenda. I intend to hold accountable those responsible for any breach of the taxpayer’s trust. Today, as a member of the Senate Finance Committee, I directly questioned top IRS officials about what took place, who was …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Illustrator James Bennett returns to BCCC as commencement speaker.
James Bennett, an award-winning illustrator and Bucks County Community College alum, will address the college's 2013 graduating class at its 6 p.m. commencement on Thursday. Bennett, who still lives in Bucks County, earned an associates degree in fine arts from BCCC, continued his education at the School of Visual Arts in New York after his 1983 graduation. Bennett's work has appeared in the New York Times, Forbes, Time, Sports Illustrated, Mad, Business Week, Reader’s Digest, and Philadelphia magazines. He has also illustrated books including "Tell Me a Scary Story...But Not Too Scary" by Carl Reiner, and "Halloween" by Jerry Seinfeld. The college will recognize Bennett’s achievements by granting him an honorary Doctor of Public Service…
Turnout was low, but there was still some drama in the school board primary election. Two challengers will take on incumbent directors.
Two candiates will get a chance to challenge Centennial school board incumbents in the November 5 general election. With vote totals that barely broke 500 ballots, turnout for Tuesday's school board primary election was typically low for a year without any major national races. In Region 2, which covers Ivyland and Warminster east of York Road, Mark Greiner outpaced Betty Huf in Democratic votes, 181-161. Huf crossfiled the race and gained the Republican nomination to keep her school board seat. Michael Hartline and Jane Schrader Lynch also crossfiled in Region 3, which includes the areas of Warminster west of York Road. Lynch earned enough votes to appear on both the Republican and Democratic party tickets, but Hartline fell behind …
Area painters meet at an Ivyland art teacher's studio for weekly sessions.
They watch each other. They laugh and learn. They critique. But, mostly they paint. Once a week 20 area artists–from Bristol, Newtown, Washington Crossing, Elkins Park, Huntingdon Valley and beyond–crowd into Miriam Warfield's Ivyland studio to learn from their master, share ideas and take each other's feedback as they take paintbrush to canvas. The informal "Just Painters" group was born about a decade ago after Warfield's then-regular class at The Painters Nest in Upper Southampton was forced to take a hiatus after the studio's closure. "It's a nice class," the semi-retired Warfield said during one of her two weekly classes. "I love it and they've become good friends." But, even friends critique one another to ensure that fellow …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here are new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbecue experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead—say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbecue America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled rib eye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbecue grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A look at some of the region's top headlines today.
Here's a look at some of the region's top stories today: Doylestown Pulling Out All the Stops for Live TV Appearance There will be exercise classes, characters in costume, live music and more Wednesday in Doylestown as Fox 29 films a live television segment. Residential Blaze Spread from Fire Pit Upper Southampton fire crews worked late Monday night extinguishing a fire that spread from a fire pit. New Bakery, Coffee Shop Open for Business Horsham Donuts opened Tuesday morning in the Boxwood Shopping Center on Horsham Road. Graduation Project Revisions OK'd for Tennent The Centennial School Board recently approved graduation project changes beginning with the William Tennent High School class of 2014. Vintage Baseball Game Returns to …
Tom Sofield
5:12 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Thank you for your service, Pete! For the past few years that I've known Pete, he has always enthusiastically promoted honoring veterans for their service and commitment to our nation. more ›