Re-Righting History in North Wales

Eagle Scout candidate Matt Pellegrino, of East Norriton, organized a literal troop of volunteer friends, Scouts, family and community members last Saturday to right tombstones—and to rebuild part of the crypt of the first American-born Lutheran pastor.

A weight has finally been lifted off the shoulders of Silas and Barbara Land. All it took was a literal troop of about 30 volunteer Scouts, friends, family, business owners and community members, some elbow grease, and determined leadership from Eagle Scout candidate Matt Pelligrino, 16. The tripod and block and tackle helped a bit too. "It allows one man to do the work of 10," said one volunteer. "We've done six or seven so far. Even some doubles." Perhaps more impressive is the refurbishment of part of the crypt of the first American-born pastor to enter the Lutheran ministry: Rev. Jacob Van Buskirk.  Pellegrino, of Troop 98 in Whitpain Township, was re-righting history in The Old Yellow Church Yard and The Old Cemetery-West at Prospect …

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Charles Shaw

10:22 am on Monday, April 29, 2013

Thank you Jessica and thank you to all those who volunteer and support the community. Charles Shaw   more ›

Five Things to Know Today

Wednesday's here and it's warm. A thunderstorm or two may push through, but there's plenty to do

1. ALOHA (ABACUS Learning of Higher Arithmetic) Mind Math offers a free introductory session at 5:30 p.m. at Lansdale Library. Check out more at www.aloha-usa.com/centers/Lansdale. 2. “The Grateful Dead Movie” is playing at 7:30 p.m. at United Artists King of Prussia Stadium 16, 300 Goddard Blvd. The 1977 film features rare interviews with Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir. 3. There’s a load of local sports happening today. The Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch Bulldogs of Lansdale Little League play at 6 p.m. at Field B of the Moyer's Road Park. In school sports, the following Lansdale Catholic and North Penn teams play today: 4. “Drugs 101: What Parents Need to Know” will be presented from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Methacton High Schook, 1005 …

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Montgomeryville-Lansdale's Get Out!

Spring is here, and the weather's getting better. You can now go outside.

As we emerge from a winter of hibernation, our calendars are filling up with events, celebrations, meetings, fairs and all kinds of other fun stuff to do for families, singles, seniors and everyone in between. How to decide what to do? Patch to the rescue! We’ve sifted through this week’s coming attractions and highlighted the best of the best for you. Enjoy! Is your event missing from the Patch Calendar? Email lansdalepatch@gmail.com or post your event here!   1. Warrior's Performance Group Where/When: Methacton High School, 1001 Kriebel Mill Road, Eagleville; April 8, 7 p.m. Why go: MHS’ Warrior’s Performance Group presents Azizi Life: A Performance for the Women of Rwanda, a compilation of poetry, dance and drama to celebrate the human …

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Methacton senior hosts bone marrow drive

Owen Murphy's mother was saved by a bone marrow transplant. The soon-to-be Eagle Scout returned the favor by hosting a community effort

     In October 2009, Sandy Murphy received a bone marrow transplant from a donor on the bone marrow registry.  On Sunday, her son Owen gave back to the registry in an incredible way.      With family and friends in attendance, Owen hosted a bone marrow registry drive at the Corpus Christi Church in Upper Gwynedd.  He manned the front door from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., greeting everyone with an eager handshake and a smile.       When asked about the reasoning behind the drive, Owen explained that his mother was fortunate to find a donor match in the registry, and that "many times, matches are hard to find." "People have misconceptions about donating marrow," he said, "and I think that discourages people from joining the registry."      The …

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BJ Rau-Putnam

8:09 am on Wednesday, March 2, 2011

I wish I found out about this before it happened! I hope Owen sponsors another drive soon, I would register.   more ›

Close to the Heart

Soon-to-be Eagle Scout and Methacton senior Owen Murphy hosting bone marrow drive Sunday at Corpus Christi Church

When the time came to select a project for his Eagle Rank, Owen Murphy chose one that was close to his heart. Murphy will host a bone marrow registry drive Sunday at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, in honor of his mother, who received a bone marrow transplant from a registry donor in 2009. “I learned about the registry, and the lacking number of matches, so I wanted to help add donors to the registry,” Murphy said. To achieve the Eagle Rank – the highest rank available in Boy Scouts of America – scouts must perform a project focusing on leadership and helping the community. “You must come up with a project that benefits the community, and puts you in a leadership position,” Murphy said, “after which, you must have it approved by …

Knights slay Engineering & Science in Chris Smith Memorial Tourney

Abington haunts Methacton in overtime win; North Penn defeats Engineering & Science to clinch championship in non-league tournament

Since 2005, North Penn has hosted the Chris Smith Holiday Memorial Tournament, dedicated to the former North Penn basketball player who lost his life in a car accident with two Pennridge students in Fall 2005. On Wednesday night, North Penn defeated Engineering & Science 59 to 35 in the championship game. The championship is not part of the league standings. In a prior consolation match, the Abington Ghosts scared off the Methacton Warriors in an overtime match, 59 to 58. Teams are invited to participate in the tournament each year, and are not always part of the Suburban One league. A tournament program book stated that according to his parents, Smith loved basketball, but mostly loved life in general. Former North Penn Knights basketball…

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