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	Accused Priest Banned from Duties phillyBurbs August 10, 2007 http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-08102007-1390831.html An archdiocesan review board investigating a single allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against the Rev. Robert L. Brennan has concluded recently that sufficient information was provided to support the allegation. As a result of the review, Cardinal Justin Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia, has banned Brennan from administering the sacraments, celebrating Mass in public and wearing clerical garb. He also may not identify himself as a priest. According to a press release from the archdiocesan communications office, Rigali will inform the Vatican of the review board's decision. Brennan, who was ordained in 1964 and has served at numerous parishes, including St. Ignatius in Lower Makefield, has always denied the allegation. The alleged incident occurred in the late '60s or early '70s, according to the press release. Audition call for "Top Model' hopefuls FAIRLESS HILLS "America's Next Top Model" is coming to Bucks County. Auditions for Tyra Banks' reality show will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Fashion Bug in the Fairless Hills Shopping Center, 457 S. Oxford Valley Road. CW 57 will hold the casting call and will help local applicants prepare videotaped auditions on a first-come, first-serve basis. All videos will be sent to "America's Next Top Model." Women, ages 18 to 27 and at least 5 foot 7 inches tall are eligible to audition. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and need to bring a completed application form, a signed release and waiver form and a photocopied photo ID. Applicants must also bring three photos, including a headshot, a full-length photo and a swimsuit photo. Applications and release and waiver forms can be found at www.cwphilly.com. Each hopeful should also be prepared to show off a runway walk and explain why she should be "America's Next Top Model." Investigators probe arson incident FALLS The Falls Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the arson of a 2002 pickup about 2:30 a.m. Thursday on Bristol Pike. Falls police said the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was discovered burning near a garage at the rear of a property on Bristol Pike. Anyone with information should call the Falls Township Fire Marshal's Office at 215-949-9000, ext. 250. Chili's coming to Street Road Chili's Grill and Bar will come before the Bensalem Council Monday seeking a liquor license for a new location in Bensalem. The Chili's chain plans a new location at 2610 Street Road in the former Subzi Mandi supermarket. Council meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 2400 Byberry Road. There is a Chili's in Falls and two in Philadelphia. 100 years ago in Bucks Temperance Cause New York City spends $365,000,000 a year — more than $1,000,000 a day — for drink. It equals nearly four times the annual gold production — $100,000,000. It is six times the annual silver production — $60,000,000. It is more than half the total assets of all the building and loan associations in the country — $400,000,000. The city's drink income would pay twice over the salaries of all the public school teachers in the country. There is one saloon for every thirty families. Pro-temperance commentary in the Bucks County Gazette of August 1907 Woman raising funds for program LOWER MAKEFIELD Lower Makefield resident and recent Boston College graduate Laura Hopps will hold a moving sale to raise funds for a two-year volunteer program in Nicaragua. The moving sale takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 43 Highland Drive. Hopps is also collecting donated items to sell. Hopps, along with a friend from Boston College, has co-founded the Friends of Batahola Volunteer Program, where they will live in Nicaragua to promote human rights for women and youth through education and empowerment. The volunteers will give classes in English, creative writing and help raise money for Nicaraguans.
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