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• Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2019
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? May 31 & June 1
Adoption Event 10am-3pm at Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown. Reduced adoption fees for dogs & cats. Onsite approval process & same day adoptions. 215-538-2510 or lastchanceranch.org Rummage Sale 9am-3pm both days at Upper Tinicum Lutheran, 188 Upper Tinicum Church Rd, Upper Black Eddy. Spring Used Book Sale (Fri 7pm-9pm) (Sat 9am-4pm). Huge selection of books for everyone. DVDs, CDs, more. Food available on June 1. Riegelsville Library, 615 Easton Rd. FMI: 610-749-2357. Huge yard sale (Fri 2pm-6pm) (Sat 7am-2pm) to support Student Ministry at Livinghope, 22H West Rte 313, Perkasie. FMI: 215-249-1133, livinghopepa.org
June 1
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month Indoor Flea Mkt/Craft Fair/Bake Sale 8am-2pm, Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. Vendors may set up 7am. Tables/$10 ea, space is limited. Refreshments available for purchase. 215-536-3066, upperbucksac.org Flea Mkt 8am-2pm at Hilltown Twp Fire Co, Rte 152 across from Civic Park. (10x10 space $20, no food vendors) refreshmts for purchase. FMI: Rita 215-822-8287 Flea Mkt/Craft Show 8am-1pm (r/d June 8) at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. Breakfast/lunch avail. by Ladies Aux. FMI: 215-249-3089. 28th Annual Pet Fair 10am-3pm at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, 2250 N Old Bethlehem Pike. r/d June 2. Pets, Pony rides, Petting zoo, Raffles, Crafts/Demos, Food, etc. Info/vendor: aaverill@quakertownvet.com Trumbauersville Community Day & Fireworks at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 Allentown Rd. 215-538-1880 New Goshenhoppen Strawberry FestivalFamily Fun Event begins 8am, Red Hill Band 5pm-7pm at Park on 3rd St, East Greenville. New Item Auction-Baskets, Handmade quilts, Local business Gift Cards & Products, more! Dublin Community Day 4pm-8pm, free event & activities for all ages. Lots of vendors & food, Beer Garden for age 21+. Park at Dublin Firehouse, 194 N Main St. Free shuttle to event at Supplee Park on Middle Rd Flea Mkt/Bake Sale 8am-12noon at Jerusalem Lutheran, 733 Ridge Rd, Sellersville. Flea Mkt 8am-2pm at Passer Community Ctr, Richlandtown Pike, Coopersburg. FMI: 610-346-7609 Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ 4pm-7pm ($9) at St. Peter’s Covenant, Hilltown Pike & Church Rd, Hilltown. Quakertown HS Alumni Annual Ceremony 10am in HS Cafeteria. Scholarships awarded! Free breakfast. FMI: mrupert55@hotmail.com Antique/Furniture Auction Benefit begins 10am at JC Woodworking, 255 Route 313, Perkasie. FMI: 267-404-2214. ‘Coding Storytime’ 10:30am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Explore coding skills thru books, songs, & activities in a fun storytime setting. Best for ages 3-5. Hot Turkey Sandwich Meal 3:30pm-7pm or sold out. $9/adults, $5/ages 5-12, free 4 & under. Take-out available. Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill. FMI: 215-538-7911 day of.
June 1 & 2
AARK Wildlife Rehab & Education Ctr Open House 11am-4pm both days. Tour new Clinic Bldg. $15/per car. Activities, food, live music, silent auction, more. AARK, 1531 Upper Stump Rd, Chalfont.
June 2
Cruise Night! 4pm-7pm, Country Square Shopping Ctr, Rte 309, Quakertown. All makes, models, years welcome. Music DJ, Pizza from Sal’s available. No alcohol. No rain date. FMI: guillrandolph@aol.com, 215-538-7256. Free Concert by Quakertown Band 4pm-6pm (r/d June 9) at Silverdale Recreation Assoc., Al Reese Park, 100 W Park Ave, Silverdale. Refreshmts for sale. 215-257-5842.
“Making Space: Conversation about Church, Welcoming & Gender” 11am-12noon at Perkasie Mennonite, 320 W Chestnut St. Community Seminar Event about LGBTQ Christians in the church. (also June 16)
June 3
L.V. Chorus Sweet Adelines Open House 7:30pm-9pm at St. George’s Church, 735 Delaware Ave, Hellertown. FMI: Sing@LehighValleySweetAdelines.com Community Hymn Sing 6pm at Saucon Church, 6639 N Main St, Coopersburg. Join us in song, praise & fellowship! Light refreshmts follow. All welcome!
June 5
(to July 24)
Birding 101 for Adults (an 8 session course on Weds 2:30pm-3:30pm) at Peace Valley Nature Ctr in Doylestown. No fee, but pre-registration required jmconway-ianacone@buckscounty.org
June 6
‘Let’s Build Together’ 10am-12noon at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Drop in & build w/our collection of blocks, toys, & more. Bring a friend! All ages welcome. (also looking for volunteers for Summer Quest program. FMI: 215-257-9718)
June 7
“Lego Movie 2” Drive-in Movie begins at dusk. Christ’s Lutheran, One Luther Lane, Trumbauersville. 215-536-3193. Also collecting canned food for FEAST Food Pantry.
June 8
Strawberry Festival 4:30pm-8:30pm at First UCC, 4th St & Park Ave, Quakertown. Good food, silent auction, games, prizes, Quakertown Band 6pm-8pm inside church. FMI: 215-536-4447, firstucc.net. Yard Sale/Flea Mkt, 8am-1pm at St. Isidore’s, 2545 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown. r/d June 15. Quakertown Lions Hoagie Sale 9am-12noon or sold out at two QNB locations (3rd & W Broad) & (Rte 309 & Mill Rd) Price is still $5, Italian or Turkey. Annual Memorial Walk & Butterfly Release (loss of child/sibling) 12noon-3pm, James Memorial Park, Ridge Rd, Sellersville. Regis. 1pm. ¼ mi. walk led by bagpiper. More! Bring chair/blanket! FMI: tcfquakertownpa.org Electronic Waste Recycling Event 9am12noon at Springfield Elem. School, 1950 Rte 212, Quakertown. List of acceptable items at springfieldbucks.org/announcements.php. Free disposal except TVs & Monitors ($30) Work Day 10am-12noon at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Help improve a more sustainable habitat. Gloves, tools, etc. provided, but bring own hand clippers if possible. Under 18 w/adult. 215-345-7860 x106. Beef & Beer-Designer Bag & Power Tool Bingo. (open 5:30pm) St. John the Baptist, 4050 Durham Rd, Ottsville. $35/adv, $40/ door. Tkts include beef sandwich & drink, 215-534-1970 Flea Mkt 8am-2pm (r/d June 15) at Hilltown Historical Soc., 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. 215-285-6265. Summer Antique Appraisal 12noon-2pm by mbrs of PA Antiques Appraisers Assoc. at QMart, (dept #201), 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. $6/one item, $10/two items max. Cash Only! 215-536-4115
Badge Squad: Melody Maestro 2pm-4pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Complete some musical activities, make your own instrument, etc. Best for grades K-5. FMI: 215-257-9718. Drive-Thru $6.50 Hoagie Sale fundraiser begins 9am (till sold out) at St. John’s Lutheran, 910 Allentown Rd, Sellersville. Can pre-order at stjohnsridgevalley910@gmail.com or call/ text Kathy: 215-520-5266 Spring Used Book Sale, 9am-4pm. Huge selection of books for everyone. DVDs, CDs, more. Riegelsville Library, 615 Easton Rd. FMI: 610-749-2357.
June 8 & 9
“Cinemagic” Cantata Choir Concert (Sat 7:30pm) (Sun 3pm) at St. John’s UCC, Rte 212 & Main St, Richlandtown. Air conditioned & elevator accessible.
June 9
Summer BBQ Benefit 12noon-6pm (for 7-yrold battling Cancer) by Amer. Legion Post 242 in tent at 601 E Broad St, Quakertown. Good food/drinks/activities/games/DJ/entertainment. Baked goods & Candy tent. Vendor Bingo (open 12noon) Tylersport Firehouse, 125 Ridge Rd. ($5 admission, mention “Sellersville Fire Dept Charity”) Pay as you go w/ea. vendor. $1/ board, $2/three boards. Questions/info: sfdbasketbingo@yahoo.com Flash Tattoo Fundraiser (100% to Logan’s Heroes Rescue) 1pm-6pm at Lucky Strike Tattoo, 115 E Broad St, Quakertown. Three Food Trucks! FMI: LHARinc.org Mountain Lake Winery Painting Demo, 11am-5pm at QMart (dept #311), 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. MLB label artist Paul Bozzo demos his painting technique at 1pm & 3pm. All welcome, free wine tasting ages 21+. FMI: 215-536-4115 ‘Tool Shed’ Free Concert 12noon-2pm at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. 215-536-4115 Evening Vespers 5pm at St. John’s UCC, 538 E Thomas St, Coopersburg. An alternate, quiet, prayerful experience w/music to nourish the soul. Free will offering. FMI: 610-282-3310. ‘Walk to End Epilepsy’ 9am-12noon at Upper Saucon Twp Community Park, 3231 Preston Ln, Center Valley. Grab sneakers, friends & sport some purple to support the cause. FMI: epilepsywalklv.org or 610-737-0613.
June 10
35th Annual Golf Classic at Locust Valley Golf Club, Coopersburg. ubcc.org/events ‘Richard Moore (1793-1874) & the Underground Railroad’ discussed by Jack Shick at 7pm. West Rockhill Histor. Soc., 1028 Ridge Rd, Sellersville.
June 10-13
“Green Growing Things” 9:30am-11am (Nature program for ages 3-6) at Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Brownstone Barn, Rte 29 & Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville. Pre-regis. w/payment required. Info: loltman@perkiomenwatershed.org
June 12
“Telford Coffee with a Cop” Telford Night Mkt 5pm-9pm at Telford Train Station at Main St & Penn Ave. Vendors, live music, food trucks, beer garden (rain/shine). FMI: stmainst.org
‘Fly me to the Moon’ by Peter Kern. 12noon in Pennsburg. History of events leading up to the moon landing July 20, 1969. Enjoy your own brown bag lunch while you listen to the lecture. Free! FMI: schwenkfelder.com, 215-679-3103.
June 12 to 15
Fireman’s Carnival at Lower Milford Twp Fire Co. Old fashioned family fun. Food, rides, games! 1601 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg.
June 13
‘Let’s Build Together’ 10am-12noon at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Drop in & build w/our collection of blocks, toys, & more. Bring a friend! All ages welcome.
June 14
Flag Day “A Dog’s Way Home” Drive-In Movie at dusk.Veterans Park, 145 E Pumping Station Rd, Richlandtown. 215-536-3193. Also collecting canned food for FEAST Food Pantry. Firefly Frolic Walk 8:30pm at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Pre-regis. required! $6 (mbrs free) Bad weather cancels walk. No dogs please. 215-345-7860
June 15
“Piggy Palooza” Musical Benefit for abused pet pig placements. Free parking/shuttle to Ross Mill Farm from St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 1410 Almshouse Rd, Jamison, PA. Music/ Entertainmt/Food. Prices, directions, info: 215-322-1539. Flea Mkt 8am-2pm at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co, 1716 Firehouse Lane. $15/inside pay in advance, $10/outside (must bring table) Call 610-972-7209 to reserve. Last day to register for Jr. Firefighter Day Camp (see June 29 entry)
June 16
Father’s Day 17th Annual Father’s Day Car Show Benefit. FMI: call 610-346-6840 or visit Silvercreekathleticassociation.org American Girl Tea Time (Kirsten Larson 1854),1:30pm-2:30pm at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Ctr in Pennsburg. Boys & girls are both welcome. $3/child w/ adult. Register at 215-679-3103 or alyssa@ schwenkfelder.com. Octagonal Schoolhouse (only 8-sided one left in Bucks County) Open House, 1pm-5pm at corner of Rte 232 & Swamp Rd, Wrightstown Twp. Free, photographers welcome. Built in 1802. FMI: 215-870-2013. ‘Blues, Brews & BBQ Event’ 11am-1pm at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Free Concert outside w/Sloppy Joe BBQ & sample brews from Round Guys Brewery or Wine Slushies from Mountain Lake Winery. FMI: 215-536-4115. “Making Space: Conversation about Church, Welcoming & Gender” 11am-12noon at Perkasie Mennonite, 320 W Chestnut St. Community Seminar Event about LGBTQ Christians in the church.
June 18
‘Almost Full Strawberry Moonlight Walk/ Campfire’ 8:30pm, Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Walk nature trail, return to campfire. Rain cancels walk. NO dogs! Mbrs free, $10/non-mbrs. Pre-regis: 215-345-7860.
June 20
‘Let’s Build Together’ 10am-12noon at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Drop in & build w/our collection of blocks, toys, & more. Bring a friend! All ages welcome. Cruise Nights! 6pm-8pm by American Legion Riders Post 242, 610 E Broad St, Quakertown. No cover! All cars, trucks, motorcycles welcome.
June 21
Summer Begins “Despicable Me 3” Drive-In Movie begins at dusk. Christ’s Lutheran, One Luther Lane, Trumbauersville. 215-536-3193. Also collecting canned food for FEAST Food Pantry.
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More of What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? June 22
K9 Mutt Strut 9am at the Park at 4th in Quakertown. (1-mile walk, demos, contests, dog photo station, mutt market, more) $20/ adv. regis, $25/day of. Benefits Qtown Police K9 Unit. Register at QuakertownRec.com Bucks County SPCA Open House 11am3pm at Quakertown Shelter, 60 Reservoir Rd. Tours, raffle baskets, pet photos, kids’ activities, food trucks. LCR Alumni Picnic 12noon-3pm at Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-538-2510 or lastchanceranch.org Joyful Noise Music Festival (for Food Pantry) 10am-7pm, free. Bring blanket or chair for sitting. Pork BBQ, Craft show, Car show, kids activities, raffles. St. Paul’s Lutheran, 837 Old Bethlehem Rd, Haycock. FMI: stpaulsqtown.org ‘Summer Quest Kick-off!” 11am-3pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Games, bubbles, face painting, crafts, much more. Enter our social media contest to win 6 VIP tickets to Summer Quest performance on 6/29. FMI: 215-257-9718.
Block Party for Quakertown Community Outreach, hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church 2pm-6pm at Benner Hall in Richlandtown. Food trucks, Kids Zone, Music, Beer tasting, Vendors, Pony rides, Bounce house, Cake walk, Bingo, Meat raffle. Fun for all! 2nd Annual BC Free Give & Take 12noon3pm at Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2185 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. FREE for those in need: clothing, shoes, bags, household, toys, more. Questions? llinsenbigler09@gmail.com
June 23
Red Cross Blood Drive 10am-3pm at QMart (outside entrance #18 near Garden Ctr), 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Donate a pint & save a life. Register online at redcrossblood. org & enter sponsor code: qmart or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
June 25
Yoga Storytime w/Jess 10:15am-11am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Bring water & wear comfy clothes. Yoga mat or towel recommended. Best for ages 4-6, all ages welcome. 215-257-9718.
June 26
Telford Night Pet Adoption Event, 5pm9pm at Telford Train Station (vendors, food, music, crafts, games) FMI: stmainst.org
June 29
Jr. Firefighter Day Camp by Milford Twp Fire Co at 9:30am. $25/child ages 5-13. Regis. by 6/15 at mtfd5775.com or 267-374-0592. Craft Fair 9am-3pm at Pennridge Community Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie. FMI: 215-453-7027. Open House 9:30am-12noon at Springfield Twp Hist. Soc. Church School, 2165 Rte 212, Pleasant Valley (GPS Coopersburg) View historic artifacts, etc. Free admission, all invited! Questions: Tom 484-308-1510.
June 30
Breakfast 8am-12noon at Haycock Fire Co, 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. $7/ adults, $5/kids 4-7, age 3 & under are free. FMI: 215-536-2224 or haycockfire.org
July 4
Independence Day Quakertown Community Day at Memorial Park, Quakertown
National Bell Ringing 10:30am at the Sellersville Museum, 120 E Church St.
July 5
“Christopher Robin” Drive-In Movie begins at dusk. Christ’s Lutheran, One Luther Lane, Trumbauersville. 215-536-3193. Also collecting canned food for FEAST Food Pantry.
July 7
Pennridge Community Day, Lenape Park in Sellersville. Fireworks at night! (r/d July 14), sellersvilleboro.org or 215-257-5075. Cruise Night! 4pm-7pm, Country Square Shopping Ctr, Rte 309, Quakertown. All makes, models, years welcome. Music DJ, Pizza from Sal’s available. No alcohol. No rain date. FMI: guillrandolph@aol.com, 215-538-7256.
July 8 to 12
‘Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth’ VBS, (projects, games, food) 6pm-8pm at First Church of the Brethren, 455 Trumbauersville Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-7510.
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“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by the little scraps of wisdom.”” - Umberto Eco
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The Curse of the McElhatten Giantess
I was driving from what they call “The Ice Box of Pennsylvania,” the town of Kane, to Quakertown. There was sparse snow cover in the mountains, but it was sunny and clear-skied, through the Allegheny National Forest down to Interstate 80, then all the way east to Milesburg. Up ahead, though, where I expected to see the Bald Eagle Mountains looming, there was a heavy, graywhite cloud bank pressing down and tumbling onto the rolling farmland. It was the storm they were talking about on the State College radio station. I had an aunt living in Williamsport and a, too infrequently visited, family plot in Montoursville cemetery, so I exited I-80 at Lock Haven. I took I-180 that way, skipping what promised to be a stressful drive through the mountains to Milton. It was now snowing pretty hard; a straight down, large-flaked snow. There was already half an inch on the road. I wasn’t speeding but after I passed the “Bridge Freezes Before Road Surface” sign on the Susquehanna at McElhatten, I lost it. I fishtailed left, then right, then went on around, 360 degrees. My driver’s side headlight area impacted the barrier with a tremendous crash startling awake the gun dog napping on my front seat. Air bags exploded filling the Jeep with acrid fumes. I went on around another 180 degrees and my passenger side taillight impacted with less fury and noise, but destructively. We were okay. The Trooper called a tow truck then headed off to attend to a multi-vehicle crash with a fatality up on I-80. As the dog and I rode into McElhatten in the wrecker, the snowfall abated some. There, high up on the mountain side, I could clearly see the notorious Little Bare Place, a rocky promontory devoid of vegetation. I mused aloud: “I’ve fallen victim to the curse of the McElhatten Giantess.” The driver glanced at me suspiciously. He didn’t know the legend from Pennsylvania’s dim, aboriginal past. The 1865, St. Patrick’s Day flood along the West Branch of the Susquehanna was severe. According to Clinton County newspapers, a torrent rushing down McElhatten Creek, washed away much debris and exposed in the creek bed a huge statue of an Indian woman carved out of black flint. The fantastic discovery attracted locals, who gawked and marveled. A few antiquarians, including a representative from the State Museum in Harrisburg traveled to the site. An ‘official’ report of the curious find was published a month later, on April 15, 1865. However, the story was overshadowed by the headline: “Lincoln Murdered!” By the end of the summer, the Giantess was covered over again by natural erosion and lost to history. The strange artifact was deemed to be ancient, but ‘old timers’ and Indians still living in the area knew differently. The legend is: The son of Susquehannock Indian Chief Ironwood, Prince Pipsisseway (a name chosen by an early chronicler for the unnamed historic figure, known only by legend and reputation, because he liked the ‘sound’ of it—it means Mountain Flower), traveled westward to hunt and visit other tribes. While away, Pipsissiway (an 18 year old ‘buck’) fell desperately in love with the beautiful daughter of a local chief. Enamored only as a man his age can be, upon his return home he received permission from his father to marry the woman. But, before Pipsisseway could return west for his bride, he received word that she’d married someone else. He was emotionally devastated, again in a way only a man his age could be. Ironwood’s royal lodges were situated where the town of McElhatten now stands, the king’s residence on the site of the railroad station. The king’s unmarried sons lived nearby at the site of the village of Youngstown. A half mile up McElhatten Creek from there was a large fire-clay deposit and the royal pottery works. Over the generations Susquahannock pottery became the most beautiful and desirable in the region. Comparable in repute to the name
Wedgewood, it was traded as far west as the Missouri River. The artisans held a lofty position in tribal society. Pipsisseway, though, had a greater fondness for stone carving and among slaves captured to the south was a sculptor. The Prince obtained the man’s freedom and became his patron. Pipsiseway, still mooning for his lost love, provided the sculptor with the tools and material he needed and commissioned the carving of her statue. This special attention provoked jealousy and anger among the royal potters. Upon the statue’s completion, Pipsisseway was not happy with the face. It appeared too “severe and ill-natured.” The sculptor worked for weeks trying to soften the countenance, with little success. It still looked sullen and angry. Pipsisseway wished the face more benign and smiling but still ordered the effigy erected. He selected a promontory about two thirds of the way up the mountain as its site. Shortly before 500 slaves and prisoners of war were scheduled to drag the multi-ton statue up the mountain, the envious potters killed the stonecutter. Pipsisseway’s ire was intense. He had the murderers flayed alive and roasted over slow fires. They cursed the statue as they died. The Giantess wreaked woe and violence from her very birth. The woe continued. All the vegetation in a circumference around the Giantess died. She stood alone in her Little Bare Place. The following spring a drought destroyed crops and famine spread. King Ironwood consulted his soothsayers. They determined that the tribe’s suffering was due to the curses of the dying potters. The king ordered the Giantess immediately taken down and buried. As workers began the task, millions of passenger pigeons descended on the area. The sky was darkened for three day by the multitudes. The tops of trees were broken for ten miles around from the bird’s roosting. When the plague finally ended, the stream was rerouted, the Giantess taken down and buried in the creek bed, and the flow redirected over her ‘grave.’ Within a few years, Ironwood died (circa 1590AD), and Pipsisseway became king, leading the Susquehannock into their golden age of art and sculpture. Though his emotions were cooled by time and circumstance, Pipsisseway began to think of the lost love of his youth again. Ignoring the superstitions, he ordered the Giantess dug up and re-erected on her Little Bare Place. Within weeks of the Giantess again looking out across the realm, a tremendous four day storm hit the region causing a flood of terrifying proportions. It is said, the Susquehanna River “reached from mountain to mountain.” Many of Pipsisseway’s towns were washed away with great loss of life. The receding water left devastation and disease. The king worked side by side with his people to clear mud, drain fields and rebuild villages. He was strong and healthy, only 35 years old, but Pipsissaway, as did many of his people, fell ill with “swamp-fever.” As their king’s health deteriorated, council was held and tribal leaders decided that the resurrection of the Giantess was the reason for the flood and Pipsisseway’s illness. The statue was quickly reburied in McElhatten Creek. The king’s health improved somewhat, but within a month, he weakened and died. The “wise men” who predicted his recovery were frightfully tortured to death, but it could not restore Pipsisseway’s departed spirit. At the garage, I cut off the airbags with my hunting knife. The mechanic pried the fender away from my tire and taped off electrical wires. I had just one headlight, but made it home okay. Every time I pass the of McElhatten exit I glance up at the Little Bare Place and wonder when a storm might uncover the Giantess again and unleash the curse on the West Branch Valley. (Find the legend in “Tales of the Bald Eagle Mountains” by Henry W. Shoemaker, Reading, 1915, Library of Congress #91-75463) Jack Schick is a long time Quakertown
area resident and regular contributor here at
UBFP. Reach him at sjckschc@aol.com
2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has pushed prices to rise rapidly. In the mind of the homeowner, annual home price appreciation over 6% has become the new normal. This becomes a challenge when a homeowner looks to refinance or sell their home, as the expectation of what the homeowner believes the home should be worth does not always line up with the bank’s appraisal. Every month, the Home Price Perception Index (HPPI) measures the disparity between what a homeowner seeking to refinance their home believes their house is worth and what an appraiser’s evaluation of that same home is. Over the last five months, the gap between the homeowner’s opinion and the bank’s appraisal has widened to -0.78%. This is important for homeowners to note, as even a 0.78% difference in appraisal can
mean thousands of dollars that a buyer or seller would have to come up with at closing (depending on the price of the home). While the appraisal gap widens, another trend is also becoming more common. According to realtor.com, “the share of homes which had their prices cut increased by 2% compared to last year”. Thirty-seven out of the 50 largest US housing markets saw an increase in overall price reductions. In today’s market, you need an expert agent who can help price your house right from the start. Homeowners who make the mistake of overpricing their homes will eventually have to drop the price. This leaves buyers wondering if the price drop was caused by something wrong with the house. In reality, nothing is wrong- the price was just too high! Bottom Line If you are planning on selling your house in today’s market, let’s get together to set your listing price properly from the start! Sue Deily has been a Realtor for 34 years, resides in the Upper Bucks County area and enjoys serving her clients in Bucks, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties. Contact her at suesellshouses@gmail.com or 215-872-9865.
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Dana Paul Baker, age 68, died Wednesday the 17th of April 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem after a courageous battle with cancer. Born the 17th of August 1950 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Paul Baker and Aretta Sue (Swayne) Warhaft, and the beloved husband of Barbara (Koehler) Baker, to whom he was married for 36 years at the time of his passing. Dana is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Germany where he served as a medic. Upon his return, he graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree. He worked as an engineer, software programmer, and technician for variety of different venues enabling him to travel the world. Then finally enjoyed retirement as a film & theatre technician for the Arts Quest Steel Stacks. In his free time, he was an avid reader, a Star Wars buff, and a Beatles fanatic (especially “Sgt. Pepper’s”). He was active in electoral politics, serving in public office, and assisting the Bucks County Democratic Party. He enjoyed spending time drinking manhattans on the porch of his family getaway on Lake Wallenpaupack. Most of all, he was a devoted family man who loved his children, grandson, wife, and country. In addition to his wife, Dana is survived by: daughter Amanda Baker-Corcoran (husband Michael); son Geoffrey Baker (significant other Kay Wishwanick); and grandson Harrison. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Mark Baker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dana’s honor to Artsquest at 25 W. Third St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com. Ramona Ann (Whiteman)
Schroeder, age 90, died
Friday, April 19, 2019, at Quakertown Center, Quakertown. Born June 29, 1928, she
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was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Blackburn) Whiteman, and the widow of the late Edward A. Schroeder, to whom she was married 64 years at the time of his passing. She loved her family, cooking and art having continued making beautiful colorings until her last few days. Ramona is survived by: son Ron Schroeder; grandsons Dakota Brown (wife Katie), Justin Schroeder (wife Kelly), and Chris Schroeder (wife Noel); granddaughter Melissa Schroeder (Husband Dave Greene); as well as 10 beloved great-grandchildren Elyshia, Kyle, Kiersten, Hannah, Cheyenne, Hudson, Denver, Ashley, Izaac and Kaitlynn with one more great grandchild due at the end of May. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by daughter Deborah Brown. Interment took place privately at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com.
Barbara Ann (Clark) Gidari, age 90, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown PA. Born March 19, 1929 in Melrose, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Jennie (Dempsey) Clark, and the widow of the late Salvatore Anthony Gidari. Barbara graduated as a registered nurse from Mt. Auburn in Cambridge, MA. A calling she loved dearly. For over 20 years, she was a nurse at Malden Hospital, in Malden, MA. She went on to serve as Director of Nursing at Forestdale Senior Living in Malden for about 10 years. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting, crafting, photography, and, especially, spending time with her grandchildren. Barbara is survived by: daughter Elizabeth Gidari; son Robert Gidari (wife Gloria); daughter Carol Gissinger (husband Paul); beloved grandchildren Matthew Macaulay, Kristin Kohles (husband Kyle), Kyle Gidari, Kevin Gidari, and step-grandson Ryan Gissinger (wife Jennifer); beloved step-great-grandsons
Jacob Gissinger and Carter Thompson; and great-granddaughter Everleigh Kohles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association at 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com.
George E. Baringer, 85, of Quakertown, died Sunday, April 28 at Rockhill Community in Sellersville. Born in Richlandtown, he was a son of the late Wilmer & Iva Mae (Zuck) Baringer. He graduated from QHS and studied at Penn State University. George was a Veteran of the United States Army. George enjoyed playing golf, baseball and drums. He was an avid reader, liked politics and had many interests. He was a very devoted son for taking care of his parents. Surviving are his nieces: Linda Alderfer, husband Scott of Emmaus, Peggy Richert, husband Harvey of Spinnerstown, Cindy Lockwood of Center Valley and Marsha Mease of Coopersburg and nephews: Gregory, wife Debra and Jonathan, wife Deanna both of Coopersburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Benner Hall Association, 1260 E Cherry Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951. www.nauglefcs.com David Paul Weaver, Sr., age 75, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Middlebury Center, PA. Born December 6, 1943 in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Ralph and Wanda (Siatkowski) Weaver, and the beloved husband of Kim (Hnyda) Weaver, with whom he shared his life for over 37 years at the time of his passing. David worked for 47 years at Perkasie Industries, serving as distribution manager. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, golfing, camping and fishing as a member of numerous organizations, including the North Penn Gun Club, D&D Hunting Club, Unami Fish & Game, Trumbauersville Betterment & Social Club, and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge. As well, he was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Richlandtown. Most of all, he was a doting husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest passion was his loving family, including his two golden retrievers, Brandi and Lexi. In addition to his wife, David is survived by: daughters Marci Taggart (husband Timothy), Cris Brauchle (husband Matt), and Cheri Unger (husband Frank); son David Weaver, Jr.; 9 grandchildren Kayla Benson, Courtney Sanchez, Timothy Taggart, Brittany Weaver, Dylan Weaver, Kirstin Unger, Austin Brauchle, Lauryn Unger, and Madison Unger; 2 great-grandchildren Scarlet Sanchez, and Tobias Sanchez; and brothers Robert Weaver (wife Sandra), and Randall Weaver (wife Deborah). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to Main Line Deputy Dog at 295 Three Tun Road, Malvern, PA 19355 (www.mldd.org). To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com. Marie T. Staats, 87, of Quakertown formerly of Doylestown and New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died May 1, 2019 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Harold A. Staats. She was born in Drexel Hill, Delaware County. Marie was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Doylestown and Our Lady of the Sea in New Smyrna, Florida. She volunteered for many church activities and also the Republican Party Committee. She is survived by two sons Craig (Robin) of Quakertown, Kurt (Leslie) of North East, Maryland, and a daughter Kathleen Accardi of Ewing, New Jersey. Six grandchildren. Predeceased by a daughter Suzanne Staats, and a son in law Andrew Accardi. A Mass will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www. crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951.
William “Bill” P. Molko, Sr., 74, of Tower City, died peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, June 13, 1944, he was the son of the late Paul & Kathryn (Mocco) Molko. Bill graduated from Wiconisco High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served proudly during the Vietnam War era. He earned various medals and Rifle Qualification Badge’s - Expert and Sharpshooter and was Honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Bill’s source of pride was his grandchildren and he loved spending time with them. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, fishing, shooting, cooking, and baking. He was a jack of all trades, and especially loved wood working and making bird houses. Bill belonged to the American Legion and Orwin Gun Club in Tower City and was a supporter of the Audubon Society. Surviving are his children: Dawn McGuire, her husband George of Quakertown and Curt, his wife Michelle of Warminster; 5 grandchildren: Angela, Brenna, Vincent, Danielle, and Anthony and ex-wife Ellen Molko. He was predeceased by son: William P. Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of William Molko to the Lebanon Veterans Administration, Attn: Voluntary Service, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042, placing “In Memory Of” on the note section of the check or The Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410. Services will be private at the request of the family. Please visit www.nauglefcs.com to send online condolences. Charles F. “Chuck” Spencer, 62, of Upper Saucon Twp., passed away peacefully on May 6 surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke’s VNA Hospice House. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of William Spencer of Doylestown and the late Charlotte (Gallo) Spencer. He was the husband of Kathleen (Koch) Spencer with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Chuck was a truck driver for most of his life and drove for several companies before retiring. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by a son Michael of Coopersburg; his daughters Charlotte Spencer of NC & Jessica wife of Jamie Grubb of GA; sisters Suzanne wife of David Brink of ME & Mrs. Kathleen Histand of North Wales; four grandchildren Brianna, Alley, Keri Ann, and Gabriella. He was predeceased by brother-in-law Darrell Histand and a sister-in-law Kimberly Koch. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd., 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke’s VNA Hospice House, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. www. nauglefcs.com John M. Zurek, 69, of Center Valley died May 7, 2019 in his home. He was the husband of Paula (Mills) Zurek. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Walter & Irene (Lewkowicz) Zurek. He was a Mechanic for the U.S. Postal Service for 26 years. At the age of 16 and active until his death he joined the Civil Air Patrol a civilian branch of the USAF. He enjoyed shooting and was a life member of the NRA, loved Rita’s Water Ice and loved watching Dr. Who. He enjoyed doing silk screening, and machine embroidery. John also enjoyed cooking and his favorite dishes to make were meatloaf, Kielbasa, Halupki, and Borscht. He knew random facts and useless knowledge and could have written a book. He could fix almost anything, loved his jazz, doowop, and Native American Flute music. He also enjoyed his John Deere Tractor and was a Country Boy at Heart. In addition to his wife he is survived by Four step-daughters Danielle N. Hughes and husband Brian of Macungie, PA, Catherine E. Wolfe and husband Andy of Hatfield, PA, Jessica L. Rohl and husband Chris of Ephrata, PA, and Sian Collins of Easton, PA. Seven step-grandchildren Gregory W. Shegda, Brandon R. Hughes, Emma E. Hughes. Logan Wolfe, Zoe Wolfe, Jude Rohl, and Dominic Collins. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to ALS Association Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 37022 Boone, IA 50037-0022. (www.crstrunk.com)
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James E. “Ed” Ware, 83, of Milford Twp., passed away peacefully on May 10 at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. He and his wife Judith (Schaeffer) Ware, observed their 57th wedding anniversary on November 18th. Born Aug. 15, 1935 in Charles Town, WV, he was the son of the late James E. & Anna (Heskett) Ware. Ed was a 1953 graduate of Charles Town High School, WV. He received a B.S. in Animal Husbandry from VPI, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg VA in 1960 where he was in ROTC and ran cross country. Mr. Ware proudly served his country in the Army. Prior to retiring, he was a research scientist for Rohm & Haas Company, Springhouse, PA. He was a member of the Trumbauersville Lion’s Club, the Great Swamp Fish & Game Club, the Trumbauersville Betterment Social Club and the North Penn Gun Club. He enjoyed horseracing, gardening, all sports including small game hunting and fishing. Above all he enjoyed his family and cheering them on at their sporting events. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jodie and her husband Hervey Schofield III of Hatfield and their daughters Jennifer and Jocelyn; Judiann DeLan of Quakertown and her sons Gregory and Geoffrey; his son James and his wife Diane of Harleysville and their children James and Anjolie. Ed was blessed with great-grandchildren: Geoffrey, Giulianna, and Greyson. He will be greatly missed by his devoted dogs Jenny and Rohan. He was preceded in death by a brother Burwell S. Ware and a sister Louise Ramey. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd., 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951 was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951. www.nauglefcs.com Lawrence K. “Reds” Hockman, 75, of
Coopersburg, died Sat. May 11 in his home. He was the loving husband of Gladys (Lindaberry) Hockman. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Erwin E. and Kathryn L. (Reiss) Hockman. Larry served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was self-employed mason operating the former Hock Heim Construction Co., Coopersburg before retiring in 2005. He was active in scouting for over 30 years in the Valley Forge Council, now the Cradle of Liberty Council on the training staff & as a scout cub master. Larry was awarded the Silver Beaver Award and the Wood Badge for Training. Surviving with his wife are his children Wanda Farley, husband Ricky of Topton, Roger, wife Darlene of Allentown, Erwin, wife Danielle of Trumbauersville, Elvis, wife April of Hereford; grandchildren Jeramie & Jesse Hockman, Kimberly Hockman & Hester, Ricky & Melissa Farley, Andrew, Tyler, & Jaxson Hockman, Julian Stubbs, Emily & Savanna Hockman; great grandchildren Hunter & Dallis Hester and Hans Hockman; daughter-in-law Cindy Hockman. He was predeceased by a son Brian and siblings Robert, Sonja, Audrey, & Nancy. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery, Coopersburg. www.nauglefcs.com
Dorothy M. (Lambert) Gillespie
passed away on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019 at Phoebe HC with her family by her side. Dorothy was 95 years old. Dorothy was the former wife of the late Thomas J. Gillespie, Sr., devoted mother of Thomas J. Gillespie, Jr. (Patricia), William J. Gillespie, Sr. (Triona), and Barbara Moyer (late Richard). Beloved Grandmother of 12; Tom, Bernie, Michael, Becky, Laura, Bill, Pete, Marie, Erica, Jim, Kathleen, and Patrick. And Great Grandmother to 9; Joey, Brandon, Logan,
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Arianna, Nicholas, Sophia, Graham, Samuel, and Annabelle. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, 108 S. Main St., Richlandtown, PA 18955, would be appreciated. To sign the online guestbook, please visitNaugleFCS.com.
Neal S. Brunner, 82, of Quakertown, previously of Richland (Lebanon County) passed away on Sunday, May 12 at his home. He was the loving husband of Irene (Fox) Brunner for 60 years. Born in Richland, he was the son of the late Mark and Mabel (Smaltz) Brunner. Neal graduated Newmanstown High School (currently ELCO High School). He worked at Associated Wholesale Incorporated in Robesonia, PA for 25 years. He was a member of Richland Church of The Brethren in Richland, PA. Neal was a kind, hardworking individual. His labor of love included taking care of children with disabilities with his wife Irene. He and his wife also took care of the elderly and would host birthday meals at their home for these individuals. Neal taught Sunday school and coached baseball. He was a lover of sports and the wildlife. He always had a ball cap and sunglasses on. He loved to spend time with his family and go to the park just across the street from their home. Surviving along with his wife Irene are children: Cheryl Brunner, of Quakertown, Steve, wife Nancy of Ephrata, PA, Ted, wife Wanda, of Quakertown, Rashine Brunner of Fredericksburg, PA and Sherone Bryan, fiance Jeremiah Ryer of Whitehall; grandchildren: Ben and his wife Kate, Chase and his wife Emily, Karen, Seth, Gabrielle, Stone, Asher, Bayne, Caige, Auryia, Jeremiah, and great-grandson: Judah Chase Brunner. He was predeceased by daughter: Karen Marie Brunner. Services are to be private at request of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to Richland Church-The Brethren, 215 S Race Street, Richland, PA 17087. Melvina H. “Mellie” (Johnson) Lohmann, 77, of Bethlehem, previously
of New York City, died on Friday, May 17 at Lehigh Valley Hospice, in Allentown. She was the wife of Edward R. Lohmann for 50 years. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence P. & Emmaline
(Neil) Johnson. Mellie earned her Master’s degree and was a nurse practitioner who worked at various places including the VNA of Lehigh County and hospice services. She was a mentor to many nurses in the Lehigh Valley and was on the faculty at Cedar Crest College. She was an extremely talented, smart, and witty woman. Mellie loved people, “Jeopardy”, traveling around the world, hanging with friends, hiking, walking and going to botanical gardens. She was a member of Longwood Gardens. Upon her retirement, she became a highly respected docent at the Allentown Museum, she loved reading to children, and taught ESL to adults. Surviving is her husband Edward R. Lohmann. Also her niece, Deborah Wilson, nephew Eric Johnson, and niece Rosalyn Johnson. Interment will be in Richland Friends Meeting Cemetery in Quakertown. Memorial contributions can be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 1627 W Chew St., Allentown, PA 18102.
Walter Goulding, Jr., 91, of Quakertown died May 19, 2019 in his home. He was the husband of Thelma C. (Schwaier) Goulding. Born in Hatboro, PA he was the son of the late Walter D., Sr. & Annette (Stryker) Goulding. He was a foreman for 3-M in Bristol before retiring. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving for 3 years in World War II. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Walter, III and his wife May of Grapevine, TX, and a daughter Cynthia Forsyth of Perkasie. A granddaughter Jackie Thomas,with her husband Greg, and two great grandchildren Olivia and Ethan. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. Richard J. “Butch” Henry, 68, of Kintnersville, passed away Monday, May 20, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Bethlehem. He was the son of Theresa (Hagan) Henry & the late John Henry. He was the loving husband of Sandy Mitchell for the past 44 years. Butch was a truck driver for Ryder. Butch enjoyed spending time with his family & playing with his grandkids. He was very caring & compassionate and would do anything for anyone. He was very mechanically inclined & enjoyed fixing things and rebuilding motorcycles & trucks. He also loved to read and go to the beach. In addition to his wife & mother, he is survived by a son, Oliver of Quakertown; a brother Patrick of Florida; a sister Mehgan wife of Mark Schneider of Green Lane; nephew Zachary & niece Valerie; grandsons Lucas John & Evan Alexander; and many friends. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd., 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown was entrusted with the arrangements. www.nauglefcs.com
George R. Fradenburgh, age 83, of Ottsville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was the loving husband of the late Marjorie (Schoenfellinger) Fradenburgh. Born in Philadelphia, he was the only child of the late George and Anna Mae (Mallon) Fradenburgh. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and served during the Korean War. George was employed as an overhead crane operator for the former Philadelphia Gear for many years before retirement. He was a faithful member of Pennridge Christian Fellowship Church in Blooming Glen, where he and his wife served in many different capacities over the years. George enjoyed attending his local bereavement group in the years that followed Marjorie’s passing. Surviving are his children: Susan Snyder, husband David of Ottsville; Jennifer Holton of Souderton; James Fradenburgh of Port Orange, FL; Rebecca Brown, husband Mitchell of Greenbrier, TN and George Fradenburgh of Port Orange, FL; grandchildren: David Jr., Travis, Stephanie, Matthew, Rachel, Cody, Kaitlin, Mikaila, Tristan, Justin, Christopher and Dillon; great-grandchildren: Brittany, Justin, Shelby, Ava, Siobhan, Evelyn, Jordan, Alexa and Cooper; and great-great-grandchildren Aubrey and Paisley Mae (who is on the way). He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Fradenburgh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pennridge Christian Fellowship Church at PO Box 361, Blooming Glen, PA 18911. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. www.nauglefcs.com
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Joyce Elaine (Shannon) Mayer of Perkasie passed away on May 23, 2019 at the age of 84. Joyce was the daughter of the late Helen (Shannon) and Paul Harwick, and was married to the late Gerald (Jerry) Mayer for 49 years. Joyce graduated from Quakertown High School. Joyce worked for years as a waitress at Roy Ann Diner with her mother Helen. She was an active Brownie and Girl Scout leader and enjoyed running into her former scouts years later (even on the last day of her life). Joyce and Jerry were active volunteers for meals and wheels. Survivors: son, Steven husband of Judy; daughter Loretta (Lore) Mayer; brother Jon Harwick & his wife Brenda; grandchildren Michael Mayer, Lauren (Brandenburg) and her husband Taylor; great-grandchildren William, Brielle, Robert, Henry Brandenburg; and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Grand View Hospital Hospice, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960. www.nauglefcs.com Jeanette Guerro Schmauder, 82, formerly of Pen Argyl died Friday, May 24, 2019 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown, PA where she resided for the last 2 years. She was the loving wife of the late Martin “Mert” Schmauder whom she married on May 12, 1956. Born at home in West Pen Argyl she was the daughter of the late Michael & Jennie (Manoway) Guerro. Before becoming a full time homemaker, mother, and babysitter for her grandchildren she was employed for various clothing mills in the Slate Belt area. A 1954 graduate of Pen Argyl High School where to this day she loved talking about her cheerleading experience. She also enjoyed attending all her class reunions until her illness. Even though she never played an instrument or couldn’t really hold a tune music was her passion. Especially dancing even a few weeks before her passing to Dean Martin and Elvis Presley. Like her late husband Mert the most enjoyment in her life was being around family especially watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren growing up and achieving many goals in their lives. Nanny was always the go to babysitter who never said NO and like most, her grandchildren did NO wrong. She was a former member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Wind Gap. She is survived by a daughter Lynne M. Schmauder and a son Michael B. Schmauder and his wife Judy, grandchildren Ryan J. Schmauder, Anthony D. Sabia, Kristen L. McGaughran and her husband James, Mason S. Schmauder, & Shane M. Schmauder, great grandchildren Sophia Lynn, Ava Grace, Xavier, Emma, and Sera. A sister Kathryn Cervasi and her husband John. Also survived by four nieces and one nephew. In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by a sister Marie Phillips and her husband William, and a brother Nicholas V. Guerro and his wife Jeannine. She will also be missed by extended family and friends. Arrangements are in the care of her son Michael B. Schmauder, Supervisor/Owner of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www. crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Community Life Activities at Phoebe Richland 108 S. Main St. Richlandtown, PA 18955.
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Paul Hand Awarded Rank of Eagle Scout Paul Hand, of Trumbauersville’s Boy Scout Troop 13, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during a recent Court of Honor Ceremony. As the highest rank available in Boy Scouts, only 4 percent of all scouts earn the prestigious award. Paul found his passion for scouting when he joined Trumbauersville’s Pack 13, as a Bear Cub Scout, while in the Third Grade at Tohickon Valley Elementary School. While in Pack 13, Paul moved through the Cub Scout ranks and participated in various activities, including the Pine Wood Derby and summer camp at Camp Kirby. Paul earned his Arrow of Light award as a Webelos Scout and crossed over into Boy Scout Troop 185 of Quakertown in March of 2012. Within Troop 185, Paul earned his Scout rank and attended his first Boy Scout summer camp at Ockanickon Scout Reservation. Soon after, Paul decided to transfer to Troop 13, where he would continue his scouting journey and path to Eagle. While in Troop 13, Paul attended summer camps at Ockanickon and Camp Read. He enjoyed the camping experiences so much; he spent his next three summers working on the staff at Camp Ockanickon. After spending his first year as a Counselor in Training, Paul spent his next two summers as an Aquatics Program Aide where he taught the swimming, lifesaving and canoeing merit badges. He also ran programs such as the mile swim and snorkeling.
Paul completed the National Youth Leadership Training and is a member of the Order of the Arrow. Paul earned a total of 48 Merit Badges and numerous other certifications. He served his troop in positions of Bugler, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and is currently the Junior Assistant Scout Master. Paul’s favorite scouting memories are from attending Florida Sea Base on the Out-Island Adventure. For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Paul lead a team of youth and adults to enhance and beautify the landscaping at Grace Bible Fellowship Church on Old Bethlehem Pike in Quakertown. Paul removed old plants and shrubs and designed and executed his plan with 40 new plants, 5 boulders, 4 yards of mulch and 2.5 tons of river rock. Paul would like to offer special thanks to the 30 volunteers who contributed to a total of 183-man hours of work. A Senior at Quakertown High School, Paul is an officer for the Class of 2019 and a member of the National Honor Society. He participates in band and is the Lead Trumpet in the Jazz Ensemble. In his senior year, Paul was Captain of the CrossCountry Team and Homecoming King. Paul is employed at the Quakertown Community Pool and Upper Bucks YMCA as a Lifeguard. Paul will attend West Chester University, where he has been accepted into the Honors College, to study cell and molecular biology in the pre-med program.
QCSD Breaks Ground on Neidig Elementary Renovation
Neidig Elementary in the Quakertown Community School District is set to undergo a major addition and renovation project during the 2019–20 school year. The current 45,000-square-foot, 1950s-era building will be transformed into an 85-000-square-foot, 21st century educational facility. While the current school can hold 400 students, the new Neidig will fit 600 students. The current fifth-grade wing will be demolished, and a new two-story classroom wing will take its place. The current primary wing (kindergarten through second grade) will remain and receive a complete renovation. The building will have equitable spaces that stu-
dents and teachers have in Pfaff Elementary School: a standalone cafeteria, gym, music and art classrooms, and office spaces. The project will break ground shortly by building a new bus loop behind the school. Construction will be completed 15 months later with doors open for the August 2020-21 school year. The work is expected to cost $27 million, with a $1.9 million contingency set aside. In the meantime, in 2019-20, students will attend the former Tohickon Valley Elementary School, which the district closed last year, and has since been sold to Faith Christian Academy. The district is leasing TVES back from Faith Christian at no cost.
Members of Neidig Elementary’s student body performed the ceremonial groundbreaking for the school’s $27 million renovation commencing this summer. photo by christopher betz
BY DICK HELM
American Legion Post 242 June Update
I recently signed up for a bus trip to Washington D.C. because of a program called the Bucks County “Tour of Honor.” A group of veterans of the Vietnam War Era met early in the morning in the beginning of May at the Upper District Court Auxiliary Parking Lot very early in the morning. A Bucks County Transit bus was there to take us to the Parx Casino where we were to board one of the 5 or 6 buses going to Washington D.C. To our surprise two police vehicles escorted our local transit bus from the area ALL the way down to Lower Bucks! We then were given a packet including a baseball cap and a special marked Polo Shirt to wear. After a cup of coffee and donut we boarded our assigned buses for the trip down I-95. You guessed it. Motorcycle police officers as well as police in sedans escorted us ALL THE Way to Washington D.C. On our bus shortly after departure we were given breakfast bagels by a Major General! When we reached to central monument area the National Park Security assisted to get us to the sights on schedule. Our first stop was The World War II Memorial. At this sight a gentlemen offered to take my picture with the Memorial in the background. That person was our Bucks County District Attorney! He was a super assistant to us veterans at all the sights. I saw him pushing wheel chairs of those unable to walk and he was always there to help. What a guy! We then went to the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” and experienced not only the changing of the guard but we also experienced special wreath laying services and other solemn procedures. We were escorted next to the Air Force Memorial and after a special honor guard service dined on a delicious “Pork Sandwich” Box Lunch. Next we moved onto the sight including the Vietnam Wall Memorial including the 3 soldiers and the memorial to the women who served. I was able to get a rubbing of the name of my dear friend I had in the service “Steve Harris” from the state of Maryland. Even though I was at the Wall before I
never was able to command a ladder to reach his name. A specially assigned person was there to help us and went out of his way to give us service. I will cherish that rubbing as well as the names of the persons I knew from our area who are memorialized on “The Wall”. Our tour had a special wreath laying at the sight and involved the officer in charge of the area, the Major General who accompanied us, and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick who came out to greet us. After the ceremony we had free time to spend at either the Lincoln Memorial or the Korean War Memorial. After our visit at these sights we boarded the buses for our trip home. I was surprised that the busy traffic just split on I-95 to let us threw as we traveled in the states of Maryland and Delaware during this start of the evening traffic load. When we reached the Pa. State line we pulled into a parking lot with dozens of motorcycles parked in it. Many more police were there also. Yes, the motorcyclists escorted us with flags flying and as we went under overpasses people and fire trucks with flags cheered us on. I could not believe my eyes at the road ahead at this time shortly after 5:00 PM all the way through Philadelphia the entrances to I95 were blocked and the road was clear ahead of us. When we entered the Parx Casinos vast lots about 6 pairs of Hook and Ladder Trucks with large flags from joined ladders as an arch were there. When the buses pulled up to the Casino members of a string band, school students and hundreds of others greeted us with well wishes and patriotic music. I along with many others had tears in my eyes! We then were given a wonderful meal and entertained by a band playing Rock from the Vietnam Era. This greeting erased the memories of the greetings we surprisingly received (my return was in 1967) after discharge coming back home to the United States. We then boarded a small bus back to Quakertown, drove home, and crashed into bed. What a difference 50 years makes! I as well as my fellow passengers from the Quakertown area will always be grateful for this Re-Greetings experience and as always---We were Proud to Serve!
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Let Your Light Shine our house each April seeking a glass of cold water. He carried his belongings in a sack on a stick, over his shoulder. He walked up our long lane and politely asked my mother if he could please have a glass of water. Since it was lunchtime, she had a pot of something on the stove which she would offer him. He would refuse and say the water was fine, but she insisted and would prepare a plate of food for him anyway. She invited him to sit on our front porch and eat his meal, but he preferred to sit on a big rock in our front yard. He would never take seconds and when he was finished, he returned the plate, thanked her and went on his way. One of my mother’s brothers had left home when he was young. He was gone for years and the family did not know where he was. She always said that could be her brother out there somewhere and she would hope that someone would be kind enough to give him a glass of water and a hot meal. I am passionate about helping the less fortunate because of the example my mother set for me to follow. I have children and if they ever encountered such a situation, I would hope that there would be some kind person who would help them. Homelessness is not a respecter of persons. It can happen to the best of us. There are people who have had degrees and careers, but unfortunate circumstances occurred which they could not control, thus they were among the statistics of 13,512 experiencing homelessness on any given day in PA, as of January 2018. (U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness). Our help is needed not just for the homeless, but also for the struggling single mother, the elderly, the disabled, the sick, our neighbors, and all whom we encounter during our journey in life. (Oh, my goodness!! I believe my mother just came out of my mouth!! The category of people I mentioned was a part of her prayer each day). Be a light to someone today and throughout the year. “I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” - Stephen Grellet Jacque Holliday is a long time freelance contributor to UBFP. She always welcomes your comments via email at jacque@ubfp.org
Ongoing Events & Resources FEAST Food Pantry at Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Ln, Trumbauersville. Every Tues 11am-2pm, every Thur 6pm-8pm, 3rd Sat 11am-1pm. Use door right side at bottom of ramp. FMI: 215-536-3193 April 6 to June 29 – Early Saturday Morning Bird Walks 8am at Nature Ctr in Doylestown. 215-345-7860 or email: peacevalleynaturecenter@buckscounty.org. Bad weather cancels walk. Summer Science Programs for K-6th grade at Perkiomen Watershed in Schwenksville. Pre-reg. w/paymt. Contact 610-287-9383 or perkiomenwatershed.org (then LEARN, then Summer Science Academy )for dates, prices, & specific ages for ea. program. Bucks County Book Festival is seeking sponsors & volunteers for their Festival on Oct 12 & 13. Bucksbookfest.org Free Dog Adoptions for Veterans & Active Military Members! Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue waives adoption fees. Ck website for more on Pups for Vets program. HarleysHavenDogRescue.com Morning storytime activities for infants thru age 6 at Samuel Pierce Library in Perkasie. Call 215-257-9718 for specific days, times & age group for your child. Allentown Art Museum is Free every Sunday, 12noon-4pm. Located at 31 N Fifth St, Allentown Hoagie Sales 2nd Mon of month (except July/August) Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St. Advance Orders Only due Wed. before. $5.75-$6.00, Order: Kim 215-536-1998 or bucks58fire.com Petco Adoption Day, 1st Sat of month, 1pm-4pm. Petco, 242 N West End Blvd, Quakertown, 215-892-9007, lastchanceranch.org PetSmart Adoption Day, 2nd Sat of month, 11am-2pm. PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Quakertown, 215-538-2843, lastchanceranch.org Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Sat of month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215538-2510, lastchanceranch.org “Words Come Easy” Drop-in Writing Workshop at Haycock Community Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. (Tues 7-9pm) Cost/$10. lyndagene@goblinfarm.net
“Writing Memoir & Family Stories” Dropin Workshop at Haycock Community Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlemem Rd, Quakertown. (Thur. 1-3pm) Cost/$10. lyndagene@goblinfarm.net
Veteran Organizations & Activities
Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. All veterans invited to join. Call Frank 215-679-7770 John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 meets 1:30pm, 2nd Sun of month, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, All Vets welcome, 215-529-0500 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) American Legion Post 210 meets 7:30pm, 1st Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, doylestownpost210.org Meghan’s Foundation Yoga Class for Veterans meets 6pm every Wed at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, meghansfoundation.org/ VFW Post 175 meets 7pm, 2nd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. doylestownpost175vfw.org Central Bucks Detachment Marine Corps League (MCL) meets 7:30pm, 2nd Wed of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Marines welcome. American Legion Post 210 Auxillary meets 1pm, 3rd Sun of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) meets 7:30pm, 3rd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 17 meets 6pm, 4th Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. davmembersportal.org/ chapters/pa/17/default.aspx
Support & Service Groups
Sisters U Monthly Meetings 3rd Thurs of month, 7pm-9pm in Perkasie. Email: info@ sistersu.com, AARP meets 1:30pm, 2nd Mon of month at Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. 215-536-3066, upperbucksac.org
BuckyGrams: Bluebird, goldfinch, cardinal, flamingo, paintedbunting, toucan, scarletmacaw, hummingbird, bluejay, birdofparadise, peacock, rooster Hidden Message: Get out and enjoy nature.. Bucky Block: Nightingale
I am so proud to live in a small town where people and organizations look beyond circumstances and reach out to help those in need. There are a few food pantries in town, plus an organization or two, and many people who willingly offer their services to those who are struggling. Whether someone is homeless, needing medical care, transportation, diapers for a baby, or car repair, you will find a compassionate person or group waiting to help. For years, several churches have offered weekly meals for the homeless, or those who rent rooms and do not have the convenience of cooking a meal. During holidays there are organizations and churches that prepares a holiday feast for people who may not have family with whom they can enjoy that time. It brings joy to my heart to see more and more people who are becoming their brothers and sisters’ keepers. Many times, you hear the motto, “What would Jesus do?” Well, this is what He taught and what He did. He helped people. As I reflect on my childhood living in the country, people always helped one another. If one of the neighbors had a garden, they sowed, they reaped, and they shared with another neighbor. Every year my mother would hand dig her garden patch and plant all kinds of vegetables. When mealtime came around during the summer months, she just walked out to the garden and gathered vegetables for the meal. If it was the mid-day meal, she would gather butter lettuce, tomatoes, and maybe cucumbers for either a salad or a sandwich. The super special of the day was a tomato sandwich – slices of tomato on homemade bread with “real” mayonnaise. For supper it was back to the garden for green beans, peas, red beets, cabbage, corn on the cob, or whatever veggie she was having with the five o’clock meal. Sometimes – corn on the cob was the meal. There was nothing like fresh corn from the garden, boiled, and slathered with butter and a bit of salt! Two ears of corn and you were full. She cooked three hot meals a day, so if company ever came during mealtime, there was plenty of food to feed them. There were only two of us, but Mama cooked for an army. During the 1950s, homeless people were called transients, tramps, vagabonds, drifters, and hobos. There was a stigma attached to “those” people, much like there is today. I will always remember the hobo who came to
Family Education Program on Addiction meets 1st three Mondays monthly, 7pm at Presbyterian Church Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Facilitators provide guidebook on understanding addiction, impact on family, next steps, support networks. Regis: 1-800-221-6333 SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets 7:30pm-9pm (1st Wed each month) at Quakertown St. Luke’s Hospital, Taylor Conference Room A. Contact 610-657-0811. Compassionate Friends Support Group (loss of children, siblings) meets 7:30pm-9pm the 2nd Tue of month. St. Luke’s Hosp, 1021 Park Ave, Quakertown. (Taylor Conf. Rms A & B) tcfquakertownpa.org or 484-408-7314 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the 3rd Monday of month. First UCC, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meets last Thurs. of month. Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave. RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic (for uninsured eligible residents), 595 W State St, Doylestown. Call to schedule an eligibility appt. 215-345-2260. aschealthclinic.org Alzheimer’s Support Group at Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, details: Social Services 267-371-4517, nkoval@phoebe.org NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900, NOVABucks.org Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tues 7pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, (family/friends of those struggling w/addiction) Bedminster.naranon@ yahoo.com A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-220-8116, www.awomansplace.org UB Kiwanis meets 1st Wed of month 7:30am at Panera Bread, 4th Wed of month 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wed of month, 7pm at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Quakertown Quakertown Rotary Club meets (1st & 3rd Tues 7:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant) (2nd, 4th, & 5th Tues 6pm at Spinnerstown Hotel)
Business Networking International (BNI) meets Thurs 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy in Quakertown. Membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com
Community Meals Free Community Meal 2nd, 4th, & 5th Wed of month, 6pm. Richland Friends Quaker Meeting, Mill Rd & Main St (off Rte 309) Quakertown, 215-538-7555 Free Community Meal 3rd Thurs of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm. First UCC, 4th & Park, Quakertown, 215-536-4447 Free Community Meal 1st Thurs. of month (Oct-June) 5:45pm. Yerger Bldg across from Trinity Lutheran, 102 N Hellertown Ave, Quakertown Free Community Meal 3rd Mon of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Call 215-249-3689 for possible ride.
Bingo Bingo - Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (1st Thur. of month $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo - Richland Twp Fire/Rescue every Tues, open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. 215-536-7226 Bingo - Great Swamp Fish/Game every Sat, open 4pm, (kitchen open) 2650 Schukraft Rd, Quakertown, 215-536-8820 Bingo - Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs (except July) open 5pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo - Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues, open 5:30pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Bingo - American Legion Post 397, 1st & 3rd Fri of month, open 6pm, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624
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MeLVin from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey team stopped by St. Isidore’s School in Quakertown in April with a program to encourage healthy eating habits and exercise. photo by christopher betz
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‘Team Sweetbriar’ took charge of sprucing up their whole neighborhood on May 4, Richland Township’s Of
The Quakertown Police Department recently retired K9 Officer Fury in a short ceremony outside o Because of a potentially debilitating dental condition, it was determined that that the best course of early retirement. Officer Tyler Fahringer (left) explained the steps the department took to find the b partner, finally finding retired Army Ranger Kyle Kowalski (center) of Wisconsin through Project K-9 H new home for Fury. Police Chief Scott McElree (right) emceed the ceremony and spoke about Quake history of having K9 officers on the force. Fahringer and Sgt. Bryan Lockwood have since visited a fac selected a new K9 partner for Fahringer. photo by michele buono
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Runners line up at the 2019 Amy’s Ride Run Walk event which started and ended at the Park at Fourth in Quakertown. Proceeds go to support research for pancreatic cancer of which the event’s namesake, Amy (Cygan) Spier, died in 2014. Learn more at amysriderunwalk.com. photo by ken sutliff
The Quakertown Business and Profession Women (BPW) elected their slate of officers for the 2019-2020 year recently. Linda Lokay, Vice President; Linda Moskal, President; Gail Jancsics, Treasurer; and Ellen Miron, Recording Secretary
nual Quakertown Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Service brought many residents out on a sunny Monday g. (left) Wreaths representing the four branches of the military were carried and placed at the War Memorial in ial Park. (right) VFW Poppy Queen Alyssa Winter in the Memorial Day Parade. photo by michele buono
Government representatives and business people gathered to be a part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Trolley Barn Market ‘Yard’ on May 16. photo by michele buono
fficial Clean Up Day. photo by brian foster
of the police department. f action for Fury would be best solution for his canine Hero to provide the perfect ertown Police Departments cility in North Carolina and
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Nydia Han honored at 2019 Woman of Influence Event Pearl S. Buck International celebrated the 2019 Woman of Influence, Nydia Han, in front of a sold-out crowd at a dinner and reception Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Pearl S. Buck Estate in Hilltown, PA. Ms. Han is 6abc’s award-winning investigative journalist and news anchor and the activist creator of the documentary #ThisIsAmerica, which shares unique American stories and encourages the audience to be positive agents of change and unity in the community. The more than 250 in attendance at this elegant charitable event included community members and leaders, local dignitaries, and friends and family of Ms. Han and Pearl S. Buck International. Originally established in 1978 as the Woman of the Year Award, the Woman of Influence Award honors women, who like Pearl Buck, have distinguished themselves in their career, devotion to family and pursuit of humanitarian goals. In her speech, Ms. Han admitted to labeling the woman who almost ran her over and shouted at her, “This is America!”, sparking Ms. Han’s viral Facebook video that led to the creation of her #ThisIsAmerica documentary. “I labeled her racist, ignorant, and stupid,” but a friend asked her if that rage was blinding her to any other perspective. She further told Ms. Han, “if you care about reaching people who have a different point of view, you must be open to the idea that this is not a binary issue of being right or wrong.’” “All I know is dropping my label-maker took a lot of weight off of me and gave me the freedom to understand both sides of the conversation. We don’t have to agree on everything—realistically, we never will. But just because we disagree about one thing doesn’t mean we have to disagree about everything. And when we build trust and empathy, we discover the ways we are alike, and open up
a space to dialogue about our differences. Pearl Buck believed in the common goodness of mankind so much so that she said, ‘I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in human beings.’ I have that faith, too. So, while I am undeserving of this recognition tonight, I accept it with a pledge and a promise to use it as an opportunity to encourage and inspire activism in the name of the incomparable Pearl Buck.”
Proceeds from this inspirational event support the important intercultural, humanitarian, and preservation work of Pearl S. Buck International, which carries out Pearl S. Buck’s legacy of bridging cultures and changing lives.
Babe Ruth at Auction
As a longtime New York Yankees fan stemming from my father’s link to the game as a left-handed pitcher and my upbringing in Connecticut watching the likes of Munson, Nettles, Dent, Guidry (Louisiana Lightning!), Randolph, Bonilla, Griffey, Jeter, Rivera (the Sandman!), Posada, Pettitte and so many other baseball greats on TV and at the old Yankee Stadium, I am most excited for this summer in the Bronx. Why? This year, in mid June something historic is going to happen (again) at Yankee Stadium. This event will excite both baseball fans and memorabilia collectors alike. The personal collection of George Herman “Babe” Ruth will be auctioned off at the Yankee Stadium, located at 1 East 161st Street in the Bronx, NY, on Saturday, June 15, 2019. While the New York Yankees will be playing the Chicago White Sox at the re-named Guaranteed Rate Field (formerly Comiskey Park and U.S. Cellular Field), a major baseball lovers and collectors event will take place in the Bronx organized by Hunt Auctions. The historic baseball artifacts and personal mementos of a life in baseball and other special pieces of Americana derive from the personal collection of Babe Ruth. The history of Ruth has been the history of baseball in the early 20th Century. His story has also contributed to the American story in times of trouble. Ruth’s commitment to community and his work helping children in the 1920s and 1930s has become a model for other athletes. George Herman Babe Ruth was signed to the Baltimore Orioles in 1914 for minor league play and then started his major league career with the Boston Red Sox. He was later an iconic slugger as a team
member of the New York Yankees. Ruth’s contract was sold to the New York Yankees in 1920 and he was a pitcher and home run hitter until he retired from baseball in 1935. Ruth’s stats remain impressive by today’s standards: 714 Home Runs, .342 batting average, 2,213 RBIs. He was a seven-time world champion and a twelve-time American League home run leader, too. Of course, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Babe Ruth was a major part of American culture during the Roaring 1920s and Depression-era 1930s. He endorsed consumer products, was trusted and widely popular, and devoted time as well as his celebrity status to various charities especially those aiding children. Some maintain that Babe Ruth remains the most popular athlete in American history. This public auction that will take place in the midst of the 2019 baseball season. Some of the premiere artifacts to be sold include: Ruth’s barnstorming travel case from the 1920s, Ruth’s game played cleats, an autographed 60th Home Run photograph, the 1923 New York Yankees World Championship Spalding trophy, the 1923 New York Yankees World Champions autographed team ledger sheet, an inscribed Lou Gehrig photograph, the 1934 Batsman trophy from a tour of Japan, among other special baseball objects and items of Americana. Dr. Lori Verderame is an author and award-winning TV personality who appears on History channel’s #1 hit tv show, The Curse of Oak Island. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year from audience members, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.
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The Advantages of the Life Estate BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. As I mentioned in my last article, real estate is often one of the most important considerations when it comes to advance estate planning, and creating a life estate is a great way to address real estate. A life estate is a form of property ownership that is created through language in a deed that grants the use and occupancy rights of a certain piece of property to an individual for the rest of their life (this person is called a “life tenant”), while giving legal title to the property to the “remainderman”. Once the life tenant dies, full title to the property vests in the remainderman without having to go through the probate/estate administration process. Life estates are the tool of choice for many estate planning attorneys for a number of reasons. It is fairly simple, provides a great deal of protection for estate planning clients, gains a step-up basis for children and keeps the property out of the estate - which if done early enough, greatly reduces future inheritance taxes and protects the asset from any potential Medicaid recovery claim against the estate. Life estates can be a wonderful way for older clients to protect their home. They can transfer legal title to their property to their children, while retaining a life estate for them-
selves. This guarantees them the right to live in and use the property for their rest of their life, while also reducing the future inheritance tax bill for their children and keeping the property out of the reach of any future creditors who may place a claim against their estate for medical services provided. Many life estates can even be created if there is still a mortgage on the property, since transfers to certain relatives (spouses, children) do not trigger the mortgage’s “due on transfer” provision, as provided by federal law. The straight-forward approach of implementing a life estate is appealing to many clients, and can provide them with an immense feeling of relief knowing their assets are protected for their children. If you think a life estate may benefit your estate plan, make sure you sit down with an experienced estate planning attorney. Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 208, in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He specializes in estate planning & administration, family law, business law and real estate law. To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138. To learn more, visit his website at www.fravel-law.com
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Worms Worms Worms!
This time of year is a great time to talk about worms!! The weather is getting nice, we are all outside more… which means often our pets are outside more! You know what else is out and about more? Wildlife, and there-
Expecting a New Puppy?
These nine suggestions may help the transition from breeder or rescue to your home a little easier. Using some equipment may not only help keep your puppy safe, but also save your belongings. 1. Choose a crate with a Puppy Panel. You can extend the Puppy Panel as your puppy grow and you will only have to buy one crate. If the crate is too big, the puppy will likely eliminate in one corner and sleep in another. Also, the crate shouldn’t be so small that he doesn’t have room to sit up or stretch out. 2. It is very tempting to buy a nice cozy bed, but try to hold off on that for now. A puppy will either pee on it or tear it apart. Of course, you can add some bedding, but use something old like sheets, T-shirts, or towels. 3. I recommend a wire-panel exercise pen, which can be configured to any size or shape you might need. They can also be used to block doorways to rooms you’d like to keep off-limits. Great for homes with open floor plans. 4. Wee-wee pads maybe a solution for apartment dwellers. Remember it’s difficult, but not impossible, to transition a puppy to eliminate outside after they have been trained on a wee-wee pad.
5. A new puppy will chew anything in his path including your shoes, furniture, or molding. Make sure you have plenty of toys to chew instead, and always offer a toy when you catch him chewing on inappropriate items. 6. After puppy-proofing your home, there may still be a few items you can’t just place out of puppy’s reach, like your furniture. Bitter spray can be applied to most household items. It’s scentless for humans, but tastes nasty to dogs, and keeps their curious mouths away. 7. Ask the breeder or shelter what they are feeding the puppy then have it on hand before you bring him home. This will prevent unnecessary accidents because of diarrhea. Use stainless-steel bowls (steel collects less bacteria than glass or plastic). 8. Even the best-trained puppy will have an accident at some point. Use an enzymatic cleaner! Avoid any cleaner that contains ammonia as it smells just like pee to a dog, and dogs love “going” where they’ve “gone” before. 9. Register for puppy classes with a Certified Professional Dog Trainer that offers free puppy socialization. Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDTKA, CTDI owner and Trainer of Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC Quakertown www.molassescreekdogtraining.com
Home at Last Dog Rescue
Meet Bella!
Bella is a 2 year-old coonhound mix weighing about 50 pounds. Bella is complimented everywhere she goes on her stunning looks. This girl has a big heart and will be your loyal companion for as long as she lives. In return, she asks for a securely fenced yard (she IS a hound and by nature very curious), a nice daily walk (a couple of miles please), a variety of toys to play with and chew on, snuggle time on the couch at the end of the day, a spot in the hooman bed (although she’d be willing to start with a doggie bed near yours and work her way up), and a doggie sibling (this one is negotiable). Bella is fully house trained. She does not use a crate in her foster home and would prefer to be gated rather than crated. Bella is a typical energetic hound and does not believe in doing anything half way—when she does something she gives her whole self (so
Meet June!
when she runs, she RUNS; when she barks, she BARKS; when she plays, she PLAYS; and when she loves, she LOVES!). She is looking for a family (or single human) that shares this same philosophy. If that’s you, apply to adopt Bella today! My name is June but I can love you every day for the rest of my years! I am a 5 year old, 40 pound Lab/Smooth Collie mix who is house and crate trained. I am shy when meeting new people and in new situations but once I get to know and trust you I will be a sweet and affectionate girl. My foster Mom says I am happy, fun and playful once I have settled in! I know basic commands, enjoy walks and like to play with other dogs. I would love a home with a fenced yard if possible. Could you be the one who will love me each and every day for the rest of my years?
Need a fuzzy companion? Visit Home at Last at homeatlastdogrescue.com Ever think about fostering a dog in need? Home At Last Dog Rescue needs fosters! We need volunteers to foster dogs in their homes until permanent homes are found. HAL provides vet care, food, toys. crates, etc. for the dog you are caring for. You provide love, and compassion. Just email fosteraforever@gmail.com for more information on how you can make a difference in a homeless pet’s life!
fore parasites! There are many types of parasites that our pets can pick up from wild animals. The most common parasites fall into the categories of fleas, ticks, or intestinal parasites. The intestinal parasites are generally spread through fecal contact. This doesn’t mean that your dog or cat has to eat the feces of a wild animal… it can also be from just stepping where a wild animal pooped and then licking their foot, or even drinking from a puddle that has been contaminated by feces! There are MANY different intestinal worms. In this area we see a lot of roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms, as well as a few microscopic parasites called coccidia and giardia. You won’t necessarily see these worms in their feces. Sure, you can, and at times they will shed them in their poop, but they can also have infections with them where they are quietly living inside and not causing any obvious signs. If they are affecting them, the most
common signs would be vomiting, diarrhea, or weight loss. The very best way to keep on top of this is to do annual fecal screening of your pet! This is something that is typically part of an annual exam with your veterinarian, and is so important to catch these parasites so we can treat them before they cause issues! Not to mention that some of them can also be spread to us – yuck! And they are certainly something none of us want. The last notable mention would be prevention – ‘heartworm preventative’ is something that many people are familiar with, and have their pets on! But this preventative doesn’t just cover for heartworms (which as a reminder, are spread by mosquitos and live in the heart!), it is a general dewormer that also covers for many of these nasty intestinal parasites! So using this on a monthly basis is covering your pet in multiple ways – it’s a win-win! Chat with your veterinarian today about screening and prevention of these easily preventable parasites, and get out there and enjoy this nice weather! Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996. They also founded Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.
Physical Challenges I often write about the outdoor sporting adventures that I was involved in during my youth, high school days and early twenties. Back then standing at 6’3” and weighing a mere 175 pounds there wasn’t anything I wouldn’t try that was reasonably safe. From diving into deep swimming holes in the creek from an elevated height to scaling rocky cliffs along the Tohickon (This was a little risky), I met the challenge. During my Boot Camp and my advanced training as a Forward Observer for Armored, I met the challenge and succeeded at the harsh training to be a trooper in the modern day “Armored Cavalry” in the tradition of the former horse cavalry such as George Custer commanded. Now some 50 years later I recently went on a 9-day cruise to the Caribbean and had to just sit on a bench to watch what are now the adventures our young people now have. I was on a cruise ship that had a fast flowing water slope that duplicated riding surf waves in the ocean name appropriately “The Flowrider.” They were taught to just ride straight on then to maneuver from side to side. Some even flipped their boards to a rear position. As a man of 75 with the typical 75-year-old balance and body frame; all I could do was watch and cheer them on. Behind them was a large clear tube where air shot up and the appropriately dressed young people could maneuver as if they were sky diving. Of course some of the lighter ones could rise and swoop around going as high as over 20’ in a graceful circle. As I sat there watching I thought of how we tried to prove our prowess and agility with what Mother Nature supplied us. The most mechanized challenge was the roller coasters at Dorney Park or down at Willow Grove Park. Now I sit hear watching these adventures that definitely would have had my involvement. So now I cheer them on and I must say sit there in envy of their youth. Someday these same young people will probably observe young people in even more thrilling adventures not yet invented. Life goes on! If someone would have told me back in the day when I walked the long farm lane outside of our Richlandtown farmhouse to catch the bus for the one room Shelly School, that I would travel for 9 days to Bermuda, and the
Sorry I did not see all of you at Arts Alive. Seems my human felt that with me turning 16 this year she feels the need to restrict my activity. We will be having a discussion about THAT later. Wanted to make sure you all know that the hearing date for my/our zoning variance request is on June 11th at 7PM at the Milford Township Building. Public is invited so anyone who would like to show support for us please feel free to show up. (I understand she is not letting me go to the meeting either.)
East Caribbean in the lap of luxury, I would have not even known where Bermuda was! I could not have imagined over 4000 guests on such a boat along with over 1500 people to serve them. I would not have believed that a boat could have 15 floors with over 2000 rooms. They even had bathrooms and showers. Having outdoor facilities back on the farm and bathing as of old in a wash bowl; this alone would have been hard to imagine. Some of the food we ate on board ship certainly would have been a wonder. We never ate Lamb, Prawns, Lobster Tail, or other exotic items such as goat cheese. Escargot would have scared us and would have turned our stomachs when we heard what it was! Getting back to my subject of Physical Challenges; I find that youth with a good attitude will always face challenges. Yes, our challenges were found in the realms of Mother Nature as described above. We also jumped into the hay in the barn, not knowing the danger of injury that could have occurred. We rode on the rear axle housing of the tractor when we were given a break from stacking hay bales to get some fresh air. We ran rapidly when crossing the pasture that contained the “Farm Bull” to get to our favorite fishing spot. Today the adventures such as I outlined above are a real thriller, but because it is mechanically assisted in a public environment there are safety features incorporated in the thrill. Yes, time has taken away the ability to participate in these great adventures. I am thankful that I am fortunate to travel as we have from Alaska to Central America, to the Canadian Maritime and of course the Caribbean. I sat there and imagined how wonderful it would have been to have such things back then to try. But on the same token; I can imagine what these young people would say about the thrilling things we did back in the day and, of course, they could not do because of safety restrictions not being able to be met. One example is the climbing wall with safety harnesses attached. When we climbed the cliffs in Central Bucks County and in the Poconos we had no safety harnesses except for our own safety ropes and the consequences would have been questionable. It sure was a pleasure watching them and cheering them on in “Their Physical Challenge!” Dick Helm is a regular contributor. He can be reached at dickhelm@ubfp.org
I will give you all the update in July’s Free Press. Love and Licks, M.J.
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Harley’s Haven
Meet Cedric!
Cedric is a handsome 1 year old pitty mix is the whole package! He is super friendly and playful - he likes other dogs, and is great with kids! He has a lot of energy and LOVES to play, so needs an active home to match that energy level! But he is also a super snuggler, and loves to grab a bone to chew and relax...he’s the perfect mixture! He is already neutered and is up to date on vaccines. Check him out today to add to your family! Remember Evie? We have shared her before - she has been looking for the family for her for a very, very long time. Evie is an adorable
Meet Evie!
pocket pitty girl, who loves with her whole heart! Her problem is that her circle of trust is very small...she has a hard time trusting new people, and therefore struggles with moving into a new family or new situation. But once she gets to know you - she is an amazing girl! She loves to go on walks and go hiking, and has a mellow, laid back personality. She would do best in a quiet, understanding home that is ready to give her the love and time she needs to adjust. Contact us today for more info about this sweet lady!
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“Summer is a promissory note signed in June, its long days spent and gone before you know it, and due to be repaid next January.” - Hal Borland
Telford Night Market Now Open Souderton Telford Main Streets (STMS) presents the Telford Night Market on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from now to October from 5pm to 9pm. The market is located at the Telford Train Station at the intersection of Main St & Penn Ave. The Telford Night Market replaces the Indian Valley Farmer’s Market. It features 4 farms, and over 33 full season and half season vendors. In addition to regular farmer’s market vendors, it features live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. The market is rain or shine.
Mark Fournier, the Borough Manager for Telford Borough says, “We are excited about our new night market and hope it will be successful in drawing new people to our community.” Events in June are: June 12, Coffee with a Cop and June 26, Pet Adoption Night. The Telford Night Market is kid and pet friendly. For more information, check out www.stmainstreet.org. Social media hashtags: #TNM, #TelfordNightMarket
Investment Strategy Can Be Your ‘GPS’ as You Travel Toward Goals
Summer is here at last. For many people, it’s time to get the car ready for a long road trip. And with GPS-enabled smartphones, it’s now a lot easier to navigate these drives without getting lost. During your life, you may take many journeys – one of which is the long road you’ll travel toward your financial goals. But even on this path you can benefit from a “GPS” in the form of your goal-oriented, personalized strategy. Your investment strategy can function this way by helping answer these questions: • How far do I have to go? Your smartphone’s GPS can quickly tell you how many miles you need to travel to arrive at your destination. And a well-constructed investment strategy can inform you of when you might reach a goal, such as having a desired amount of money when you retire, given your current age, earnings, sources of retirement income, and so on. • What route should I follow? Your GPS will plot out your route, showing what turns you should take along the way. Similarly, to reach your desired financial outcome, your investment strategy helps guide the investment decisions you make, such as investing adequate amounts in the appropriate vehicles, including your 401(k) and IRA. • What problems await me? When your smarthphone’s GPS shows red on the route you’re following, you know that heavy traffic lies ahead. And your investment strategy can also help you manage bumps in the road, particularly if it’s a strategy you’ve designed with a financial professional, who has the knowledge and technology to create various scenarios and hypothetical illustrations to account for potential difficulties – i.e., a rate of return that’s less
than expected, a lower income base than you had anticipated, greater college costs than you bargained for, and so on. • When should I take an alternate route? For whatever reason, you may deviate from the course plotted by your GPS – which will then helpfully re-route you. While following your investment strategy, if you make a wrong turn, so to speak – perhaps by putting insufficient funds in a retirement account or by assembling an investment mix that has become unsuitable for your risk tolerance – you may need to get back on track. As we’ve seen, some analogies exist between your smartphone’s GPS and your investment strategy. And yet, there’s also a big difference in terms of complexity. It’s simple to program your smartphone to give you the directions you need. But crafting a personalized investment strategy takes time and effort. You need to consider all your goals – college for your children, a comfortable retirement, the ability to leave the legacy you want – along with your time horizon, risk tolerance and other factors. And your investment strategy may well need to change over the years, in response to changes in your family situation, employment and even your objectives – for example, you may decide you want to retire earlier (or later) than you had originally planned. In any case, like your GPS, your investment strategy can help guide you – so make good use of it. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones office on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or at bob.podraza@edwardjones.com
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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Meets in Strayer Middle School Cafeteria 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown 267-772-0288 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Tom Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf
501 Market Street, Perkasie 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Scott Dorn Sunday Worship Schedule: 9am Contemporary service; 10:30am Traditional Worship
101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org Pastor: David Heckler A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling. Join us at 11am Sunday. Halleleujah!
424 Juniper Street, Quakertown 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. An alternative to the ultra-contemporary Sunday Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm, World Evangelism Fellowship affiliate.
Christ Church United Church of Christ
Christ’s Lutheran Church
1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville 215-536-3193 Pastor: Carolann Hopcke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies 1st & 3rd Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church
Church of the Incarnation
44 S. 8th Street, Quakertown 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Holy Days as announced.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday service at 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome!
Evangel Assembly of God
401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 Where God’s Love Changes Lives
First United Church of Christ Fourth Street & Park Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4447 info@firstUCC.net www.firstUCC.net Facebook.com/FirstUCCQuakertown Co-Pastors: Douglas & Joyce Donigian Traditional worship Sunday 9:15am, Alternative worship Sunday 5:15pm, Community dinners every 3rd Thursday 5:30pm
Good News Church
Grace Bible Fellowship Church
1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N., Quakertown 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Sr. Pastor: Ron Kohl Summer Worship Hours through Sept 1, 2019: Morning Worship Service 9 AM – nursery provided, No children’s church or Sunday School for adults and children. Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:30 PM (except 6/9, 6/16. 8/25), Wednesday: 6:30 PM Teens for Christ, 6:45 Adult Bible Study & Prayer Time
Juniper Street Bible Church
317 Juniper Street, Quakertown 267-373-9115 Lead Pastor: Martin McPherson Associate Pastor: Bob Stevenson www.juniperstreetbiblechurch.org Contemporary Worship Service: Sunday 10 am, Prayer meeting for Quakertown Service Wednesday 7pm, Other services as announced. Watch us live on Facebook Sunday mornings at “Juniper Street Bible Church”
Morning Star Fellowship
429 S. 9th Street, Quakertown 215-529-6422 Pastor: John Decker www.mstarqtown.org Services at 9am & 11am, Children’s Ministry provided, EastWest Cafe open with free coffee. Celebrate recovery Tuesday 7pm. Check website for more info.
Quakertown United Methodist Church
1875 Freier Road, Quakertown 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Rev. Lori Wagner Sunday morning worship: 8:00, 9:00, 11:00am Sunday School for all ages 10:00am
Communion first Sunday of month all services.
Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker) Main St at Mill Rd & Park Ave, Quakertown 215-538-7555 Friends@RichlandQuakers.org www.RichlandQuakers.org Clerk: Jack H. Schick Non-Denominational guided meditations Wed, 7pm Sunday worship 10:30am “Absolute freedom of thought and worship is our faith and practice.”
St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler Outdoor Summer Worship Service, except during inclement weather, through Labor Day weekend; 9:30 AM Sundays. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your favorite morning beverage.
St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley910@gmail.com www.stjohnsridgevalley.com 8:30am Traditional - 10:15am w/praise band. Grape juice & gluten-free wafers available. Adult Forum 9:40, Handicapped accessible. All invited and welcome to Share the Joy!
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpauls@netcarrier.com www.stpaulsqtown.org Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Trudy Irving stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Pastor: Rev. John Steitz 8am Rejoice & Praise Worship in Parlor, 9am Sunday School for all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary, Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 1 to 3pm.
Trinity Great Swamp UCC
9150 Spinnerstown Road Spinnerstown 215-679-7710 office@tgsucc.org www.tgsucc.org Pastor: Deb Timmons Through 9/8: Sunday Worship 8 AM in the Grove (in case of inclement weather, in Sanctuary) and 9:30 AM in Sanctuary.
Trinity Lutheran Church
102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman 9am Traditional Service, 11am; Contemporary Service, 10:30am; no FaithQuest during summer; Handicapped accessible, Family friendly Church, Dynamic Music Ministry, Living God’s Love for All.
Victory Fellowship Church
120 Ridge Road, Telford 215-453-9988 victoryfellowshippa@gmail.com www.victoryfellowshippa.org Pastor: Dr. Virgil A. Mobley Full Gospel.A friendly, loving, and joyful church where the presence of God is in His house. Check out our website.
To have your place of worship included in this directory, please contact Terri Roger at 215-529-8915 ext 11 or email at terri@ubfp.org
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BY REV. KATHERINE STEINLY When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. –Acts 2:1-2 During the month of June, congregations following the liturgical calendar celebrate Pentecost. During this church festival, we hear the story of the Holy Spirit coming powerfully upon the disciples as they begin their journey of growing the Jesus movement that will become the church. While the disciples followed Jesus for several years, now they must preach, teach, heal, and share the good news without Jesus being physically with them. Instead, the Holy Spirit acts as a guide and holy pot-stirrer. This brief snippet from the beginning of the Acts passage usually read on Pentecost gives us a sense of how disorienting and exciting this experience must have been for the disciples. A violent wind literally blows the disciples out of the private room in which they are sitting and onto a busy, crowded street. In many ways, a violent wind is blowing through the life of our country. People feel as if privately held beliefs are suddenly being blown out into the open. Topics that some are uncomfortable discussing are now open for public debate. How do we cope in this disorienting environment? Do we engage in verbal battles in person and online? Do we hastily try
to cover up any evidence of our own opinions? In some ways, the power of the Jesus movement is propelled by the power of the Spirit and the power of story. Over and over, the disciples have to set aside their own thoughts and opinions about who is good and who is bad, who is on the inside and who is on the outside, and let the Holy Spirit and the story of the good news do their work. Time and again they are amazed to find out the diversity of those who hear the call to follow Christ and join the movement: an Ethiopian eunuch, a one-time murderer of Christians: Saul/Paul, a Roman military captain – the list goes on. Perhaps we would do well to learn from Peter, Paul, and the other early leaders of the Jesus movement. Instead of debating our neighbors or completely ignoring the conversation, how can we honestly tell our own story and then openly listen to our neighbor’s story? Can we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us into a relationship with someone with whom we thought we could never agree? We do well to remember that behind every opinion is a story, an experience, a human being. It can be scary to be blown out of our comfort zones and into a public divisive debate, but we may find that we learn more about who our neighbors are and what their story is if we use this experience as an opportunity to listen more closely rather than speak more loudly. The Rev. Katherine Steinly is the pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Richlandtown
Garden Bugs! Ewww? No, not usually!
Christina Grozinger, director of the Center for Pollinator Research; Distinguished Professor of Entomology, College of Agricultural Sciences, commented, “Sustainability and conservation aren’t just things that happen in a nature reserve; they happen in our backyards.” With about one in every three bites of food we eat at stake (in Pennsylvania alone these crops contribute $260 million to the economy annually), it is a concern worthy of all our attention! Bees are not our only pollinator: wasps, flies, beetles and butterflies are also very effective in performing this service! Some people fear wasps and other venomous stinging insects, and it is appropriate to avoid handling these insects and stay clear of their nests, but most are very docile when focused on feeding on flowers! Other beneficial insects include our favorites: Lady Beetles and Praying Mantis! These insects are warriors with our best interest (and a good appetite) contributing to control of harmful aphids, mealy worms, fruit flies, and mites (to name a few). A sweet little ladybeetle (not really a bug) will eat over 50 aphids
Got Bugs? Before you run for the insecticide, consider that your target could be your best garden helper! Of the millions of different insect species, less than 3% are pests to humans! So, there is a good chance that you are considering killing off a garden ally! Beneficial insects serve our populations in many ways: Pollination; food source for many animals, birds, fish, and frogs; predators of garden pests, and enhancing soil health by recycling waste and improving soil texture to name a few! Almost all of our flowering plants (including vegetables and fruits) rely on insects for pollination! Bees are largely responsible for this activity, and sadly their populations in the US and Europe have been declining not only in beekeeping colonies, but also in the ‘wild’. Parasites, pesticides, climate change, and loss of flora because of urbanization are each contributing to this alarming reality. This trend is being addressed by Penn State Extension with education, research, and online courses. Every gardener can contribute to reversing this trend even in their small backyard habitat!
per day! Learn to recognize the immature lady beetle which lacks the distinctive black spots on bright red body—it looks like a small alligator, and an “alligator” you want to welcome in your garden. A Praying Mantis is a ferocious predator of any insect it encounters—it is one of the few natural predators for the noxious Spotted Lantern Fly tormenting our local landscape! Spiders, while not generally labeled ‘favorites’ to many, are also highly beneficial in reducing the population of those insects that damage our garden plants. Make them feel welcome by providing place for them to spin webs (larger plants) and allowing those webs to remain in your garden! Many of these natural predators are a lucrative option to insecticides and pesticides which would be non-selective in killing all insects and potentially poisoning plant food sources. Eliminate the use of pesticides, and make your garden a welcoming home to predatory insects and other animals, such as birds.
Attract them by:
• Planting a variety of flowering plants, especially natives and ones with small flowers
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rich in nectar. Diversity of flowering plants will supply the nectar and pollen necessary to many of the adult forms, as well as provide safe places for resting and laying eggs. • Ensuring that your plants provide a moist, shaded environment so insects don’t dehydrate. • Giving your insects a source of water in a small dish with rocks to land on. • Keeping your soil healthy by adding compost which allows soil organisms to thrive. • Your garden guests will control pesky bugs and contribute to the bounty of your garden output. Think of the gardening success you will have when you engage an army of beneficial insects in your endeavor! Our home gardening hotline and social media center is open and staffed Monday through Friday from 9-12 and 1-4 pm. You can call, email, or write us with your home gardening questions. 215-345-3283 “Ask a Master Gardener” Penn State Extension Bucks County Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Almshouse Rd Doylestown, PA 18901 Email: BucksHotline@ag.psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!
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Perkasie Fiber Arts Group Donates Over 100 “Crowns for Kids” BY JOANN KLINEDINST & JENNIFER GILDEA On Thursday, March 30, 2019, members of the Perkasie Fiber Arts Group travelled to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia to donate over 100 crocheted “Crowns for Kids” and multiple handmade blankets to be distributed to patients. Founded by Jennifer Gildea and co-facilitated with JoAnn Klinedinst, both of Hilltown Township, the Perkasie Fiber Arts Group welcomes those with a passion for knitting, crocheting, and other forms of art using fiber. Identifying an organization for a handcrafted service project was the idea of Jennifer Gildea. Jennifer, also a member of the Hilltown Haberdasher Group, a craft group that took shape during preparations for the 2018 Perkasie Yarn Bloom, discussed the uniqueness of the crowns with this group. Based on encouragement by this group, Jennifer’s idea became a reality when one member of the Perkasie Fiber Arts Group described the excellent care that her son receives as a current
patient Shriners Hospitals for Children. Added to this, Jennifer received care at the same hospital some 40 years ago, with transformative results lasting to this day. Because of these very strong connections, the Perkasie Fiber Arts Group immediately embraced this service project to share its talents by giving back to the organization for the benefit of patients. At Shriners Hospital, Stephanie Byrwa, Public Relations Manager, welcomed Jennifer and JoAnn, along with member Sarah Holtz and her son Josh, to deliver the crowns. Stephanie was excited to hear our story and stated that “the crowns were unlike any donation they’ve seen, and are truly unique.” Shriners Hospitals for Children – Philadelphia is dedicated to improving the lives of children. They have a highly trained team of medical specialists caring for the most routine to the rarely seen pediatric orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. Acceptance is based solely on a child’s medical needs, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. The crowns donated are based on an original pattern created by
Erangi Udeshika. Over 30 members of the Perkasie Fiber Arts Group who have donated their time and talents. Our members are based throughout the United States from California to New Jersey and many points in between: Amy Morris; Beth Lander; Carol Miller; Graciela Godinez; Jennifer Gildea; Lucy Hankins; Maureen MackettMcnally; Melissa Kelly; Pamela Mitchell Patsavas; Racquel Orenick; Sarah Holtz; Ann Cassidy; April McMahon; Claire Wanamaker; Eileen O’Keefe; Erika Kerekes; Janet Herman; Jennifer Rehrig; JoAnn Klinedinst; Karen McIntyre; Kate Karatas; Kim StonerSmith; Laurie Thomas; Linda Reid; Loren Gmachl; Marianne Ruddy; Michelle Kane; Roylin Downs; Susan Grasso; and Tina Loose. Additional participants include Susan Wetzel, Linda Pleim, and Irene Waters. The Perkasie Fiber Arts Group welcomes those with a passion for knitting, crocheting and other forms of art using fibers. For more information, please contact Jennifer Gildea at jennifer@gildeafam.net.
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Employment Opportunities Be Aware of Motorcycles this Summer!
BY DARLENE MCGARRITY
The Proper Brewing Company Server, Host, and Bartender Email kris@theproperbrewing.com or stop in at 117 W. Broad St., Quakertown Children’s Developmental Program - FT Assistant Preschool Teacher. 2 years experience with children, and a CDA. Send resume to CDP_office@cdp children.org
Spor’s General Store - Hiring cook and waitstaff PT. Evenings and weekends likely. Respond to bspor@sporsgeneralstore.com or stop in the store at 22 W. Broad Street,Trumbauersville
Edible Arrangements PT Associate: Preparing, designing, and dipping fruit in chocolate, customer service. Must be flexible with hours based on the needs of the store. For more information, please contact Mike Post at: pa1550@dofruit.com Geoff’s Towing & Garage - Professional tow truck operators. Neat appearance, courtesy and professionalism is a must! Rollback operators, Medium and Heavy-Duty Wrecker drivers with Class A. Must have medical card. FT/PT. geoffstowspeed@aol. com or call 267-733-2690 Independence Court of Quakertown - Housekeeping Aide- Personal Care is seeking a Full Time Housekeeper. Hours are 7am - 3pm and every other weekend. Interested applicants apply in person at 1660 Park Ave. Quakertown, Pa 18951 215-538-7050. Kulp Roofing & Construction Seeking a window, gutter, and siding installer. Carpentry skills a plus, reliability a must! Willing to train right individual. Compensation depends upon experience. Also hiring for our sales team.Applications accepted at our office at 216 D Apple Street, Quakertown. Questions? Call (215) 538-0618.
Loud pipes save lives. It’s a popular biker slogan and it is mostly true. But, sometimes loud pipes irritate people. Sometimes those pipes wake babies, trigger car alarms, etc. People see bikers on the road and jump to conclusions based on rumors and movies. However, most bikers cruising on any nice day are just out for a ride. Motorcycle gangs only make up 2.1% of the gang population in America. The fact that most bikers are grouped into the “bad (sometimes hairy) people” category is unfair. A lot of them are just family men and women out enjoying a nice day (though they could be hairy). A few months ago, two motorcyclists were killed on Route 412 when a distracted driver veered into the oncoming lane and hit them head on. In this case, the details are unclear, but the fact remains that two people are dead and it wasn’t their fault. We can do something about the increasing senseless tragedy and heartbreak on our beautiful Pennsylvania roads. May was motorcycle awareness month, but let’s be aware all year round. Here are some ways to help us all be safer on the road: Making turns. It is impossible to judge the speed of an oncoming motorcycle. They look so far away, don’t they? But they aren’t. And when we make left hand turns in front of them, they can’t slam their brakes on and come to a screeching halt like a car. The majority of motorcycle accidents occur when a car or truck makes a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle. It’s because most people aren’t looking for a motorcycle. Sometimes they do see the motorcycle, but misjudge the speed of the rider. Honestly, sometimes they see the
biker and don’t give a darn. Let’s be clear: oncoming traffic always has the right of way on any road and that includes bikers. For the four or five motorcycles you see in a day, there are four or five more that you didn’t see. Debris on the road. Stop throwing crap out the window and onto the road! This includes cups, food wrappers and those nasty cigarette butts. This also includes blowing grass shavings, leaves, and sawdust onto the road… yes, we love that you want your property to look pristine. But it isn’t worth the mayhem of an accident or the loss of life. When there is litter or debris on the road, bikers might have to go around it, or may have no choice but to go through it. Making quick turns is dangerous in and of itself on a bike, but on grass shavings or gravel, it’s deadly. Share the road, but not the lane. Yeah, but… I know, sometimes motorcycles split the lane and not only is it annoying, it is illegal. But you’re in charge of your behavior, not theirs. Most bikers are law abiding citizens and just want to go for a long ride to get ice cream (it’s true). Splitting lanes is illegal and so is sharing the lane with a motorcycle. Pulling up next to a bike in the same lane in traffic is dangerous, as well as splitting the lane yourself. So, the next time you’re on the way to work, out with the family, or going to get ice cream, remember that bikers are people, too. They have families and jobs and want to go home at the end of the day, just like you. Give them a nod, or wave. They’ll definitely nod or wave back. Darlene is a freelance writer and novelist from Quakertown, PA. She can be reached at damcgarrity@gmail.com
Did you know?
Legend has it that the origin of the term “hog”, when referring to a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was from the early part of the 1900s Harley’s racing team, the Wrecking Crew. They had a small pig as a mascot and one of the riders would do victory laps with the pig sitting on the bike’s gas tank. In later years, HOG became the official acronym of the Harley Owners Group and is the trading symbol of Harley-Davidson on the New York Stock Exchange.
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TENT SALE BLOWOUTS
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Bring in your old cameras, Apple products, watches and old coins and get CASH or an additional 10% in CARDINAL CREDIT when buying a new camera.
SATURDAY 9:00-5:00PM
FREE CAMERA CLEAN AND CHECK Get your camera cleaned. Sensor cleaning $40 Lens Calibration $20
Photo opp with zo0 animals! Come take photos with the animals from Elmwood Park Zoo
SATURDAY 2:00-4:00PM
Presents the
old forge car show
SATURDAY 9:00-12:00PM
I Am Talent Break Dancers
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINARS
joe and edelman patte brownell “Bold Beautiful” “Travel Photography” THURSDAY, JUNE 6 6:30PM
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 6:00-7:30PM
SATURDAY 12:00PM
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brownell mark morris mark morris patte “Wildlife Photography” “Action Photography”
“Macro Photography”
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 SATURDAY, JUNE 8 SATURDAY, JUNE 8 2:00PM 9:30AM 11:30AM
Crazy Joe Edleman will be This class will show a variety Join us as talent dancers World Traveler and See stunning wildlife photos of ways to create macro of Patte Brownell. Learn the Professional Photographer here talking about his favorite perform their amazing flips subject, beautiful people. images, as well as creative techniques she uses to create and tricks. Patte will go over tips and Joe’s goal is to give ways to edit those images. such amazing wildlife Bring you camera to learn the items needed to make your photographers solid Mark will take stunning photographs. best setting to shoot amazing travel photos spectacular. macro shots anywhere from understanding behind the action photos. a point and shoot camera hows and whys of making using a macro lens. great photos.
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