Springfield in the green for its St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Fire company this year’s grand marshal
SPRINGFIELD » The streets of Springfield will go green Saturday when the 2023 Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at noon.
This year’s grand marshal will be the Springfield Fire Company, celebrating its 103rd year of service to the community.
Everyone is welcome to get their Irish on Saturday and line the streets to watch and celebrate.
All those participating in the parade must be at their lineup spot by 10:45 a.m.
Spectators must plan to arrive in ample time before noon because some roads will be blocked.
The parade will start at West Springfield Road and South Britton Road and end at Saxer Avenue and Powell Road, with the reviewing stand located in front of Old Central School.
Many of the businesses on Saxer Avenue will be open.
Some of the participants in this year’s parade include antique and classic cars, Delaware County Council, Cardinal O’Hara Marching Band, Catholic Community Choir, Cub Scout Pack 240, Cub Scout Pack 503, Delaware County district attorney, Delaware County Courthouse and Park Police, Carmela’s Dance Studio, Duffy’s Cut Pipers, Donegal Society, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, First Presbyterian Church, friends and family of the fire company, Knights of Columbus of Holy Cross Parish, Divine Providence Village, Delaware County Emergency Services, Bonner & Prendie AOH — Dennis Kelly Division, St. Malachy’s College, Quaker City String Band, AOH Division 65 (Joseph Montgomery Division), McGough Academy, Mr. and Mrs. Pennsylvania from Barbizon Chique, Galena Brass, McDade Cara School of Irish Dance, O’Mahoney Association, Morton Rutledge Fire Company, Girl Scout Troop 5555, Springfield High School band, J & A Wagon Express, Our Lady of Lourdes 4500 St. Kevin’s Knights of Columbus, Ladies AOH Trinity Division, congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Brian Boru Pipes & Drums, Rabbit Hill Nursery School, Joe McGinn as St. Patrick, state Sen. Tim Kearney, and Smedley Butler Marine Corps League.
Springfield will be well represented by the Greater Springfield Business Association, Springfield Ambulance Corps, Springfield Youth Club, Springfield Hospital medics, the Springfield Cougars Ice Hockey Club, the Springfield Athletic Association, the Springfield Football Club, Springfield Blue Socks Baseball Team, St. Francis of Assisi players, St. Francis of Assisi football team and more.
Participating businesses include Sharon Bank, Opdenaker Trash Removal, DFITFitness, Thunderbird Pizza, Park A Pub, LLC, CrozerKeystone Health System, Thunderbird Pizza and Yosemite Burrito, Tint World, Keller-Williams Real Estate, McCormick Landscaping, Springfield Veterinary Hospital, Gregory Shields Law Office, Jake’s Tree Service, J&P Fence Company, Clonbur Fire- Ken Kelly Fire Apparatus, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, Republic Bank and more.
The rain date is scheduled for Saturday, March 18. The inclement weather cancellation will be made on KYW 1060AM News Radio.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook. com/TheSpringfieldParade.
Drexel Hill man publishes memoir about his dangerous escape to America
“Escaping The Killings and Unplanned Journey to the U.S.,” a new book by Gemeda Boru of Drexel Hill, has been released this week by Dorrance Publishing.
The book entwines Boru’s life experience, his family’s life experience, and the experience of his community under the authoritarian system in Ethiopia. The book touches on the struggle for freedom, activism against all things unjust and inequality.
Boru graduated from Temple University with a BBA, and has worked as a senior revenue tax auditor for Pennsylvania for 32 years. He and his wife have three children.
To get the book, visit https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/escaping-the-killings-and-unplanned-journey-to-the-u-s.
Tickets go on sale for next Legends concert in Springfield
Local entertainer Joe Staffieri will hold An Evening With The Legends, featuring the nation’s No. 1 Neil Diamond tribute band, Real Diamond, Sunday, June 11 at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield.
Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., the buffet dinner begins at 4 p.m., and show at 5 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and sell out quickly.
Other tribute artists featured will include Anthony Della Barba as Michael Buble and Rob Carroll as Meatloaf. Curtis DiDomizio is the Neil Diamond tribute artist. Staffieri will host and Sharon Stirling will emcee the event.
Tickets cost $60 and include a buffet dinner. A cash bar will be available. For tickets, call Joe at 610745-2672
St. John’s holds designer bag bingo
The Church of St. John the Evangelist, 16 W. Third St., Essington, will hold Designer Bag Bingo Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
Tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 at the door.
Ticket includes two cards, 10 games. Additional cards, raffle tickets and bonus games will be available to purchase, as well as refreshments. To purchase tickets, call Gail at 215-6871204.
Penn State holds webinar about energy-efficient home improvements
Penn State Extension will offer a free webinar about the Inflation Reduction Act and energy efficient home improvements on March 16 at noon.
The Act provides tax incentives for homeowners to invest in energy-efficient home improvements.
These incentives are designed to encourage homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient, which can help reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills. This credit allows homeowners to claim a credit of up to 30% or a capped amount of the cost of specific energyefficient home improvements.
Energy-efficient improvements that might qualify are things like windows, doors, energy audits and heat pumps. Homeowners can claim the credit on their federal income tax return.
Penn State Extension Educators will provide information based on guidance from the IRS about what might qualify and the various stipulations.
An electric bill will be reviewed to determine what the different numbers and charges mean.
An extension educator will discuss heat pumps, a focus of the tax credits, and how they function. An electrical contractor will also be available to give general advice and answer questions about upgrading electrical components eligible for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.
The webinar is free, but pre-registration is required. Registered participants will receive a recording. People can register at http://www. bit.ly/energyMarch2023. Any questions about the webinar can be directed to Joseph Conklin at juc50@ psu.edu.
Delco teens invited to attend traffic safety program
The Delaware County Transportation Management Association Traffic Safety Program is looking for teens from Delaware County high schools to represent the county in a regional event on Tuesday, May 2 at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center, 1030 Horsham Road, Montgomeryville.
The TMA Bucks Community Traffic Safety Program, Chester County Highway Safety Project, Delaware County Transportation Management Association and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are uniting to hold this third annual Teen Safe Driving ROADeo.
The event aims to keep teens safe on the roadway through education, interaction and fun. There will be multiple stations for teens to rotate through, including a driving simulator, mock traffic stop by police, blind spot demonstration, vehicle service station, drunk and distracted driving information and an interactive presentation.
The educational event, which includes food, beverages, and prizes, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., is free of charge and open to all students from Delaware County high schools.
All students must have a parental permission slip to attend the event, but don’t need to have a driver’s license to participate. Students without a driver’s license will need a parent, guardian or school chaperone to get them there. Parents who bring their kids are welcome to stay.
Parents, teens or schools can email astrigle@dcmta.org with any questions.