Two taverns serving the Morrisville community

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by June Portnoy

For over four decades, Puss N’ Boots Tavern and Penn Tavern have served the Morrisville area. 

“Although each establishment offers its unique environment and appeal, they both continue to draw patrons year after year,” says Jeff Rue, owner of both taverns.

Puss N’ Boots, established in 1965, provides a nice, clean, attractive atmosphere. Its quality food at very reasonable prices attracts people of all ages.

“Our menu is a big draw for us,” adds Jeff. “Many people come for our great food and food specials.” 

Puss N’ Boots offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Its meatloaf on Wednesdays and roast pork platter on Thursdays are always popular choices.

Jeff, who bought Puss N’ Boots in 1987, has continued the previous owner’s long-standing tradition of selling hot dogs for just 35 cents every Saturday afternoon while supplies last. Hot dogs come with chili, kraut, cheese, onions or Italian potatoes.

In addition, Puss N’ Boots offers a lot of home-style cooking. For example, all soups and daily specials are homemade.

It provides three possible locations where you can eat, including its Pocono Room, its main bar area and its outdoor patio that is now open. This patio has an outdoor fire pit, a Tiki bar and a large screen plasma TV, ideal for watching sporting events. Smoking and non-smoking areas are available, providing the best of both worlds.

Consider booking your next party or banquet at Puss N’ Boots’ Pocono room or outdoor patio.

Happy hours are Mondays through Fridays from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. Different beer specials are available every night. New to Puss N’ Boots is its expanded selection of craft beers available both at its bar and take-out store. 

Hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 7:00am until 2:00am. It is open for breakfast daily.   

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Giada Valenti performs at Piazza Nuova Lodge dinner meeting

Piazza Nuova

 

Members and friends of the Piazza Nuova Lodge of Yardley/Newtown Pennsylvania of the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) enjoyed a wonderful evening of entertainment provided by Italian singer Giada Valenti, who was accompanied to the meeting by her manager J.J. Pouwer of Perla Entertainment.

Giada was born and raised in Venice, Italy. She started to sing and play piano at the age of seven, and began touring professionally with a band by age 12. She studied piano and music theory at the Santa Cecilia Music School in Venice and got her music degree at the G. Tartini in Trieste.

Giada was named Woman of the Year by the Organization of Italian Charities In America and has been honored by the Commission for Social Justice of the Order Sons of Italy in America for being a good Italian role model.

The Piazza Nuova Lodge promotes fraternity amongst members, and extends that fraternity to the community at large. They provide both social and educational programs for their members, and present a positive image of Italian-Americans to counteract negative stereotyping.

They also conduct fundraisers to help and support many charities that they donate to on a national, state, and local community level, and provide educational scholarship awards for outstanding academic achievement to local students of Italian heritage.

For further information and membership information contact: John Oliano, President Piazza Nuova Lodge, PO Box 281, Yardley, PA 19067, phone 215-493-4120.

PHOTO CAP: From left, Piazza Nuova President John Oliano, Giada Valenti, and Gina Oliano.

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STEM: A New Focus at Holy Trinity

With Holy Trinity embracing the Common Core Standards in the curriculum, on Thursday, April 26th, at 6:00pm  Holy Trinity School is joining forces with the Morrisville 21st Century Learning Center Grant to officially kick off a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program which will ignite a new addition to the school curriculum.

Activities will include a star-gazing astronomy center, hair-raising experiments with “Ry, the Sci Guy,” family constellations in a school planetarium, taste-tasting of space foods, and family engineering projects. Dinner begins at 6pm and activities conclude at 8:45pm, all at no cost to the families. All are welcome so stop by and see what is going on.

Along with the STEM program, Holy Trinity is currently working on the design of a state-of-the-arts Technology Lab to open in September, 2012, a new Pre-K building for two classes, and a new Art Studio. For a tour of the school, feel free to call at 215-295-6900. Although some classes are currently full, we do have some openings and would be happy to discuss the program.

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TEEN SCENE: From movement on the ice to print on the page

Kevin Munoz by Kevin Munoz, junior, Morrisville High School

Earlier this year, I was offered a great opportunity. One of my teachers, Mr. King, who is a photographer for Center Ice Hockey Magazine, needed a student writer to write several articles for the upcoming hockey season. My English teacher, Mrs. Deliman, asked me if I wanted to take this opportunity and turn it into my graduation project, a project that my school requires every student to complete before he or she graduates.

After a few days of thinking it over, I decided to accept the generous offer. I can honestly say that it was a very smart decision, and I am having a lot of fun with what I am doing. Many people, especially hockey fans, would be very jealous.

My name is Kevin Munoz and I am a junior at Morrisville High School. I am a student writer for the Center Ice Hockey Magazine this hockey season. I cover news on the Trenton Titans hockey team. I cover various news topics: records, players, transactions, and injuries.

I have had two articles published so far, and I am working on my third. It is truly an honor to be published, especially in a very popular magazine at the age of 17. I have had the chance to photograph several of the Titans’ games and get many action shots, along with Mr. King.

This experience has given me a first-hand view of journalism. I have met many players, fans, team personnel, and coaches. I have even interviewed some of them.

I have also been given credentials to the Trenton Titans, which gives me access to most of the arena. I have been in the boxes, the media room, and even the Titans’ weight room. I can take pictures or watch the game from just about any open seat in the arena.

This experience has completely changed my view of the job of a journalist. It is harder than most people think it is. One must be current on news, as well have strong research skills to insure that information is valid. The articles have to be interesting to the target audience.

As a journalist, one wants people to read the articles and to enjoy them. I have learned many techniques to create appealing articles.

Writing for the Center Ice Hockey Magazine has been a fantastic experience. I have had many fun and exciting experiences that many teens and adults would enjoy. This experience has also made me look at several career choices.

If it were not for this challenge, I would not have discovered my joy of writing and creating articles that people read and comprehend. In addition, I have learned much more about the sport of hockey. When I started my experience with Center Ice Hockey Magazine, I was not a follower of the game. Now, I can say that I am a Trenton Titans fan.

If an opportunity like this arises for any young person, he or she should consider it carefully. It is a great way to learn new skills and to have fun at the same time. I will always appreciate the opportunity that was offered to me.

PHOTO CAP: Kevin Munoz

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Super Science Saturday at NJ Planetarium

Visit the Planetarium at the New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State Street, Trenton, on Saturday, April 21st for “Super Science Saturday.” The day entails six shows beginning on the hour from 11:00am through 4:00pm.

The schedule is as follows:

11:00am – “One World, One Sky” - Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an exciting discovery of the sun, moon and stars. Suitable for young children ages 2 – 6 with adults;

Noon – “Earth, Sun & Moon” – Explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of an amusing character Coyote (adapted from Native American oral traditions). Suitable for general audiences;

1:00pm – “Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure” – Recommended for ages 6 and up;

2:00pm – “The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” – Suitable for children ages 3 – 10 with adults;

3:00pm – “Stars” – Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS. Suitable for general audiences;

4:00pm – “Passport to the Universe” – An incredible journey from our home planet to the edge of the universe. Suitable for general audiences.

For more information call 609-292-6464 or visit www.njstatemuseum.org.

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Lizzy Saupe teaches signing and deaf awareness

Lizzy Saupe by June Portnoy

Lizzy Saupe, a Cadette Girl Scout for Troop 2665 in Morrisville, has spent every Wednesday afternoon from January through most of March at the Lower Bucks YMCA teaching children sign language and deaf awareness.

Lizzy, an eighth grader at Pennwood Middle School, has been a Girl Scout for the past nine years. Her teaching experience at the YMCA was the project she selected to earn her Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn.

“I chose this project because I have compassion for deaf people,” says Lizzy. “I enjoy communicating with them and have experience doing so.”

Lizzy is referring to several interactions she has had with deaf children over the years. She first learned sign language to communicate with another student in her first grade class. Most recently, she roomed with a deaf girl this past summer during a trip to Australia with the People to People Student Ambassador Program.

“Having been exposed to these two girls made me realize that not everyone is like me and that many people my age have challenges they have to overcome,” says Lizzy. “I wanted to convey this message to other kids so they learned the importance of communicating with deaf children without treating them differently.”

Lizzy set out to do just that when she contacted Meghan Sinback, School Age Coordinator at the Lower Bucks YMCA to propose her Silver Award Project.

Says Meghan, “I was a Girl Scout too and it was such a positive experience in my life. I also earned my Silver Award, so I was on board right away when Lizzy approached me.

“I agreed with her that sign language is a tool that everyone should learn because these kids will be exposed to people from all walks of life.”

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Conwell-Egan holding Alumni Basketball Marathon

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School will hold their annual Alumni Basketball Marathon on April 13th, 14th, and 15th.

Men and women may register as teams or as individuals. Cost is $25 per person, with a $200 minimum per team.

Registration includes a t-shirt and refreshments; the fun of competing against friends is priceless. Prizes are awarded to top scorers.

The gym resonates with teams and spectators from early morning to late into the night. Friends join together for a common cause:  keeping the opportunity for high-quality Catholic education affordable for the next generation of leaders in Lower Bucks County.

The alumni celebrate the rejuvenation of its beloved alma maters – Bishop Conwell, Bishop Egan, and Conwell-Egan – together as the eagle continues to soar.

For more information contact Sister Joan at 215-945-6200, ext. 211 or sjoan@conwell-egan.org. Proceeds benefit tuition assistance.

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‘Accelerated Degrees Explained Event’ at Gwynedd-Mercy College Bensalem campus April 12th

How do you increase your earning potential in today’s economy?

Hear from the experts about how Accelerated Degrees can help you prepare for an economic upturn with Gwynedd-Mercy College’s “Accelerated Degrees Explained” program on April 12th in Bensalem. Advancing your degree is the best way to prepare yourself for new employment opportunities.

Gwynedd-Mercy College offers accelerated Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees.

With convenient area locations, small class sizes, classes one night a week, and the ability to graduate in two years, Gwynedd-Mercy can help you advance your career and bring your future into focus.

For more information or to register call 1-877-499-6333 or visit gmc.edu/cll.

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Bucks Gymnastics Center II is more than gymnastics

Bucks Gymnastics Center II is actually much more than the name implies. Besides gymnastics, the center offers a preschool, camp and family fun nights.

“We have a state-licensed preschool called Peanut Gallery,” said Director Jim St. Clair.

The Peanut Gallery has been operational for the past two years, and St. Clair said it has been a successful venture. The Peanut Gallery is open from 8:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Friday. Children ages two-and-a-half can start at the preschool.

The youngest children get playtime, music and movement, stories, craft time and socialization. The five-year-old class at the Peanut Gallery receives gymnastic instruction, computer activities, stories, crafts and other learning activities. The pre-kindergarten class adds to the other classes by adding letter and sound recognition, number recognition and math skills, pre-writing skills and more.

The Peanut Gallery employs certified teachers. One might not picture a traditional preschool in the gymnastics center, but the arrangement works quite well.

“They (Peanut Gallery children) get instructed in gymnastics every day,” said St. Clair. “It’s not just running around – it’s an instructional class.”

Call today for Peanut Gallery Preschool (215-295-3844) and Summer Swim and Gym Camp (215-295-5354).

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Farm Day Camp at Snipes Farm & Education Center

Farm Day Camp at Snipes Farm & Education Center will run from June 25th through August 17th this year.

Campers at Snipes Farm Day Camp get into the rhythm of farm life. Every day begins with farm chores and cooking. Activities through the day take campers to the fields and woods to find what lives and grows there. Singing, theater and crafts in big and small groups bring variety and zest to the day.

Stewardship is at the heart of all that they do – learning how to take good care of the Earth and each other. They recycle, compost and learn from inspired farmers about sustainable farming. All camp activities encourage cooperation and compassion and everyone makes special farm camp friends.

The day begins at 8:30am and ends at 3:30pm, with extended day care available. To register call Colleen at 215-295-1139 ext. 102 or e-mail colleens@snipesfarm.org.

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