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• Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2022
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? June 3 & 4
Penn Dry Goods Mkt (Fri 10am-5pm) (Sat 10am-4pm) at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr, 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg. Textilefocused antiques & vintage show w/25 East Coast dealers. FMI: 215-679-3103 or info@schwenkfelder.com Also Rummage Craft Sale (free admission)
June 4
Annual Quakertown Alumni Assn. meeting, 10am in Quakertown HS cafeteria. Come out & celebrate Scholarship & Honorary Diploma recipients and Wall of Fame inductees. Hope to see you there! K4K & Fur Mama Outdoor Craft Show, 11am-4pm. Local Artists, Crafters, Vendors w/lots of handmade items at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115 First Saturday Market 9am-1pm at Triangle Parking Lot, 300 Block West Broad St, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-2273. Flea Mkt/Bake Sale 8am-2pm at Upper Bucks Senior Center, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Milford Square. Kitchen open 8am-1pm for breakfast & lunch. (flea mkt tables $15 each) FMI: Sara Kelly 215-536-3066 Perkasie Farmer’s Market Grand Opening, 9am-12noon, every Sat thru Oct 29 on 7th Street. Food, fun, music & crafts. FMI: events@perkasieborough.org Outdoor Community Flea Market 9am2pm at Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Ln, Trumbauersville. $15/space. Bring own table. Reserve or FMI: 215-536-3193 or 215-536-1158. ‘U.S. Sanitary Commission during Civil War’ by Hilltown Twp Hist. Soc. 11am-4pm at 1800s Strassburger Farmstead, 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. FREE (Rain date June 5) FMI: 267-614-9174 Upper Saucon Lion’s Club Flea Mkt/Craft Show 8am-3pm at Living Memorial Grounds, Rte 309 & Fairmount St, Coopersburg. FMI/Vendor info: 800-405-2773 or email: UpperSauconL@gmail.com (Rain date 6/11) Flea/Craft Mkt 8am-2pm outdoors at St. George’s Episcopal, 735 Delaware Ave, Hellertown. FMI: leave message on Church phone 610-838-9355 Community Yard Sale 9am-3pm at Tinicum UCC, 310 E Dark Hollow Rd, Pipersville. Also: Bake Sale, Lunch, Basket Raffles, etc. Pre-ordered hoagies from Quakertown Lion’s Club pick-up is from 9:30am-11am at QNB, downtown Quakertown. Limited amount of hoagies will be available for walk-up sales. Drive-thru Smoked BBQ Fundraiser, 12noon-4pm at Quakertown Fire Co, 5th & Broad St, Quakertown. FMI: 267-424-3549 or 267-374-8246. Flea Mkt 8am-1pm (r/d June 11) at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. Breakfast/lunch available. No food/drink concession stands allowed. FMI: 215-249-3089. Dublin Borough Community Day 4pm-8pm at Supplee Park, 155 Middle Rd, Dublin. Lots of free activities, food & pie eating contest, wine & beer garden for over 21. FMI: 215-249-3310 Allentown Area Corvette Club Springfest, 8:30am-3pm at Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley. Over 60 awards. Partial proceeds to Angel 34 (cancer) & Good Shepherd Pediatrics. FMI: David 610-217-7208 Hoagie Sale 7am until sold out. $6/ea. Rockwild Sunday School, 2408 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. FMI: 215-257-8803 (leave message) Drive-thru Chicken BBQ 4pm-7pm at St. Peter’s Covenant, Hilltown Pike & Church Rd, Hilltown. $10/meal. FMI: 215-822-9375.
June 4, 5, 6
13th Annual Used Book Sale (Sat 8am-5pm) (Sun 12noon-5pm) (Mon 8am-5pm & $5 bag sale) at Good Shepherd Church, 1634 Hilltown Pike. FMI: 215-712-7527.
June 5
Jennifer Lynn Craft Show 11am-4pm, North Lot across from Garden Ctr at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115 Heritage House Festival 12noon-5pm at James Memorial Park, 1028 Ridge Rd, Sellersville. Fun for all, demos, food trucks, more. FMI: westrockhillhistoricalsociety.org “Life & Legacy Tour” 1pm-2pm at Pearl S Buck Intl, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie. Take a traditional biographic tour of her home, a Natl Historic Landmark museum. FMI: info@ pearlsbuck.org or 215-249-0100. (also 6/ 12)
June 6, 13, 20
Family Education Program on Addiction first three Mon. of month 7pm at Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. FMI: 215-527-3077. Register: 800-221-6333
June 8
Telford Night Market, 5pm-9pm at Telford Station, Main St & Penn Ave. Family-friendly open-air market. Independent vendors, live music, kids’ crafts/games, seating area. (also 6/15 & 6/22) telfordhappenings@gmail.com
June 10
Cruise Night 9am-3pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. Good Food, Music, Cars! Donations accepted. FMI: altursi@gmail.com
June 11
Bucks County SPCA Open House 11am3pm at 60 Reservoir Rd, Quakertown. FREE family-friendly event. Meet our shelter pets, enjoy Raffle Baskets & more. Rain/shine. info@buckscountyspca.org or 215-794-7425 Strawberry Festival 4pm-8pm at First UCC, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown “Polysynthetic Band” 11am1pm Free Concert at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115 Summer Slot Car Show 8:30am-1pm (rm 201) at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115 Springfield Twp One-room Schoolhouse Motor Tour, 9am-2pm. Visit Church School, 2165 Rte 212, Coopersburg or Passer Commun. Ctr for tour booklet ($5 donation) w/info to locate former one-rm schoolhouses. May also be taken another day. FMI: Tom 484-308-1510 or passercommunity.org Kids’ Fishing Tournament for ages 5-14 to learn how to fish. Pre-registration was required by JUNE 3. Trophies & prizes awarded. Register: helenmaurella@gmail.com or FMI: 610-509-1162. Yard Sale/Flea Mkt/Craft Fair, 8am-1pm at St. Isidore’s parking lot, 2545 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown. (r/d 6/18) A limited number of spaces under our Pavilion or Indoor. FMI: Anna Marie 215-529-9727. Flea Mkt/Bake Sale 8am-12noon (r/s) at Jerusalem Lutheran, 733 Ridge Rd, Sellersville. To reserve space call Church at 215-257-9423. Flea Mkt 8am-1pm at Grace UMC, 295 S Main St, Telford. (spaces $20). 215-723-2144 Turkey Dinner at Highland Park, 415 Highland Park Rd, Sellersville. Takeout/5:30pm-6pm, Eat-in/6pm. $10 meal. Reserve by June 9 (no walk-ins). FMI/Reserv: 215-257-9987. Dance Party 7pm-11pm at Keelersville Club, 2522 Ridge Rd, Perkasie. Open to public! $10/ person, $15/couple. Pay at door. Refreshments Yard/Bake Sale 8am-1pm (r/s) for Ukrainian Relief at Grace Bible Fellowship, 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown. Hoagies $6/ea. Order by today at 215-5367818. Pick-up 6/15 9am-6pm at Zion Lutheran, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill
June 11 & 12
“Uniforms We Wear: Uniforms of Perkasie” at Perkasie Historical. Society Museum, 513 W Walnut St, Perkasie. perkasiehistory.org
‘Civil War Weekend’ at Passer Commun. Ctr. (Sat 10am-5pm) (Sun 10am-2pm) Civil War reenactors will camp at Passer Commun. Ctr. both days w/ displays & experts available for questions. Free will donation. (lunch avail. Sat. only) FMI: Tom 484-308-1510
June 12
“Avilion” 11am-1pm Free Concert at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115 Car Cruise w/Good Time Motorvators at Quakertown Dairy Queen on Rte 309 (4pm8pm) $1 donation will go to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. goodtimemotorvators.com “Michael Borowski & SAHS Alumni Men’s Chorus” (piano/tenor) 7pm Free Concert Sundaes in the Park, Wile Ave & Reliance Rd, Souderton. Bring lawn chair, pets welcome, ice cream bar, hotdogs, pizza. Info@concertsundaes.com
June 14 Flag Day June 15
Perkasie Borough presents “The Nerds” at Grand Opening of the new amphitheater, 7pm-9:30pm. Full Concert schedule at perkasieborough.org, FMI: events@perkasieborough.org Telford Night Market 5pm-9pm at Telford Station, Main St & Penn Ave. Family-friendly open-air night market. Also live music, kids’ crafts/games & seating area for eating. FMI: telfordhappenings@gmail.com
June 16
Free Community Dinner (3rd Thurs. every month) 5:30pm (doors open 5pm) at First UCC, 4th St & Park Ave, Quakertown. All welcome, no reservations req. 215-536-4447
FREE Concert “Zydeco-A-Go-Go” 6pm8pm at Green Lane Park Amphitheater. FMI: 215-234-4528. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. All ages, free. Open House at Bucks Co. only remaining Octagonal Schoolhouse. (1802-1850) every 3rd Sun. of month until October from 1pm5pm. Located corner of Swamp Rd & Second St Pike (Rte 232), Wrightstown Twp. FREE, FMI: 215-598-7534 “Jesse Garron” (Elvis impersonator) 7pm Free Concert Sundaes in the Park, Wile Ave & Reliance Rd, Souderton. Bring lawn chair, pets welcome, ice cream bar, hotdogs, pizza. Info@concertsundaes.com
June 21 Summer begins Sellersville Song Fest/Picnic, 6pm at Papa Joe’s Grove in Sellersville. Admission $10. North Pennsmen have event for 38 years. Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Barbershop ensembles. 215-393-1940 or info@northpennsmen.org
June 23 Evening for Ukraine Art Auction Fundraiser, 6pm-8:30pm. Live & silent auction of artwork by Ukrainian artists on the front lines. Proceeds go toward humanitarian aid in Ukraine. FMI: 215-249-0100
June 25 Outreach ’22- FREE Charity Concert w/ Craig Thatcher Band, 6pm at Univest Center, 4th & Mill Sts, Quakertown. Food trucks, 50/50 drawing, more. Benefits Qtown Community Outreach, Pride of Qtown, Upper Bucks Code Blue.
June 17
3rd Fridays in Souderton, 6pm-9pm at Corner of Main & Chestnut St, Souderton. Live music, food trucks, beer garden, ice cream, vendors, more. FMI: 215-723-6627 or contact@3rdfri.com
June 18
“Dads & Dogs at the Farm” 11am-3pm at Logan’s Heroes Animal Rescue, 9411 Kings Hwy, East Greenville. LHARinc.org/events or 484-719-7101. Well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome. “Seth Witcher” 9am-11am Free Concert at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115 Indoor Craft Show 9am-4pm (rm 201) Text George at 267-884-5956 to register. QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. 215-536-4115 ‘Singles/Couples Dance Party’ at Green Lane Fire Co, 214 Main St, Rte 63, Green Lane. DJ Paul Mosenson. Doors open 6:30pm, Dance 7pm-10pm. Admission/$10 includes snacks & door prizes. Cash Bar. FMI: 215-453-9841. Strawberry Festival/Craft Fair (r/s) 12noon5pm, St. John’s Lutheran of Spinnerstown, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd.(GPS Quakertown) Live music, food, baked goods. Bring lawn chair. No alcohol. stjohnsofspinnerstown.org, 215-536-0734 Chicken BBQ (take-out only) 1:30pm3:30pm at Grace UMC, 295 S Main St, Telford. $12/ticket includes ½ chicken, 2 sides, roll, drink & dessert. Enter parking lot from S Hamilton St. Palisades Alumni Banquet (begins 5:30pm) at Springtown Fire Co, 3010 Rte 212. Meeting follows. Honoring Classes of 1947, 1952, 1962, 1972, 1997, 2022. Ben 610-847-5853 or Kathy 484-985-8473.
June 19 Father’s Day
20th Father’s Day Car Show 9am-3pm at Silver Creek Athletic Assn, 2943 Rte 212, Springtown. Gates open 8am, admiss. $4, free under age 12. Trophies given. Rain/shine, no pets or bicycles. SCAAcarshow@gmail.com or 610-346-6840.
WWWA Wrestling 6:30pm-9:30pm (rm 201) at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115 Perkasie Farmers Mkt & Borough Council present “Family Pride Festival” 9am-12noon. Vendors, family crafts, music & more. FMI: events@perkasieborough.org
June 26 3rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby at Green Lane Park, 9am-11am. Join a professional angler for fishing instruction & fun. Pre-regist. required. FMI: Grae Buck at graebuckfishing@ gmail.com with questions. “Sunset Skyz Music” 11am-2pm Free Concert at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115 “Allentown Band” (marches, patriotic) 7pm Free Concert Sundaes in the Park, Wile Ave & Reliance Rd, Souderton. Bring lawn chair, pets welcome, ice cream bar, hotdogs, pizza. Info@concertsundaes.com
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Who Has the Right to Pursue Custody of a Minor Child? BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. The emotionally charged area of child custody is one of the most intense arenas for litigation in Pennsylvania. More violent acts against judges, lawyers and police officers result from Domestic Relations cases, than any other area of law. A lot of anger and frustration is directed towards family law judges because they have the less than envious job of deciding which custody arrangement will be “in the best interests of the child”. As such, over the last decade Pennsylvania has seen an onslaught of new Child Custody legislation ushering in numerous changes to
the old law. One of the subtler changes in child custody legislations addressed the issue of standing, or in other words, who has a legal right to file for or pursue court action for the custody of a minor child? The “new” Child Custody Act (23 Pa.C.S. §§5321-5341), which applies to all custody cases filed after January 22, 2011, defines three classes of individuals who have legal standing to file or pursue custody actions: 1) parents; 2) grandparents; and 3) third parties who have assumed parental duties.
Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair at St. John’s of Spinnerstown Live music, crafts for sale, food, strawberry desserts and a bake sale will highlight a Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown in Milford Township June 18 from noon to 5 pm. The festival and craft fair will be held from noon to 5 p.m. in the grove across the road from the church, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Road, Spinnerstown (Milford Township; for GPS, Quakertown, 18951). In case of rain, all activities will be held in the church. From 1 to 4 p.m., “Vinyl Persuasion,” an Allentown-based trio performing acoustic versions of vocal classics from the ‘60s and ‘70s, will play from the bandstand in the grove. The musicians offer selections from the “vinyl era of rock” and the “British invasion,” with selections that range from “America” and “The Zombies,” to “The Beatles” and “The
Moody Blues.” They also encourage requests. For additional information about “Vinyl Persuasion,” visit it’s Facebook page. Those attending are invited to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the grounds. Crafters will bring a variety of talents to the fair, with wares including greeting cards, stained glass, purses, seashell creations, quilts, carved red cedar, knitted and crocheted pieces, textured photographs on canvas, embroidered items and more. Hot dogs and barbeque sandwiches, chips and beverages will be available for purchase, but the feature of the day will be strawberry desserts. An assortment of baked goods also will be for sale. For directions and additional information, visit www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org.
Free Charity Concert to Feature Craig Thatcher Band Three life-changing nonprofits in the Quakertown area – Quakertown Community Outreach, the Pride of Quakertown and Upper Bucks Code Blue – are kicking off summer on June 25 with Outreach ’22, a FREE concert at the Univest Performance Center. The award-winning Craig Thatcher Band, known for classic rock and blues as well as their own original songs, will take the amphitheater stage at 6 p.m. for an evening of memorable music after the opening act, Freedom in Christ. While the benefit concert is free, donations will be appreciated at the venue to support the many excellent programs offered by the volunteers of our three active nonprofits. Most of the funds raised will be generated through event sponsorship. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email QtownBenefitConcert@gmail.com for more information. The music will bring together Quakertown’s generous and empathetic residents to raise critical funding for a wide range of growing needs for our neighbors, their children and parents, our friends and co-workers: • A house fire leaves a devastated family of four with no home, no clothing or furnishings – and not much hope of returning to their normal lives. In other cases, illness or job loss results in shutoff utilities and crushing bills to numerous residents. Car repairs leave a wage earner with no way to get to and from work. An elderly resident needs transportation to and from medical treatments. Another can’t pay for her medications. These needs and more are provided every day and into the night by the volunteers at Quakertown Community Outreach. Its QCO Closet receives donations of gently worn clothing, household items and pet food to give to those in need. • Bone-chilling winter cold, rain and snow freezes dozens of unsheltered residents of Upper Bucks County who huddle against hunger and frostbite in makeshift tent encampments, their cars or under bridges. When temperatures plunge below 26 degrees, Upper Bucks Code Blue volunteers go into action, providing warm meals and comfortable places to sleep at the Quakertown Masonic Lodge. For the just-ended 2021-2022 winter, the Code Blue shelter was open 65 nights -- including 27
in the month of January alone. And because hunger is real no matter the temperature, Code Blue will continue throughout the summer, providing free takeout meals from 6-7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. • Children longing to play sports or take art, music, dance or horseback riding lessons are often forced to sit on the sidelines because their parents can’t afford fees, equipment or uniform costs. Pride of Quakertown, however, provides scholarships each year to more than 100 area youngsters who can’t afford to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities – thereby building a strong community spirit in Quakertown. POQ works with the Quakertown Community School District and recreation program leaders to make these activities possible for youth under the age of 18. Pride of Quakertown believes “that every child deserves the right to have access to any and all experiences that may enrich their lives and provide opportunities for growth and learning.” Our organizations, all registered 501c3 nonprofits, are dedicated to bettering the lives of our Quakertown residents, one day and one crisis at a time -- making our community a better place to live. The needs in all seasons are great and requests for help continue to pour in, nearly overwhelming our determined volunteers. Their work and assistance are entirely supported by donations and fundraising, making this benefit concert especially important to continuing our work. JOIN US on Saturday, June 25, at the Univest Performance Center, 301 West Mill St., for an evening of great music, camaraderie, and generosity! We will have a 50/50 raffle and several tempting raffle baskets. We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends. The Univest Performance Center has ample free parking lots surrounding the venue, including the adjacent Bucks County Free Library, as well as handicap parking at the venue. We will have an accessible wheelchair seating section and guests are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for seating. Come hungry! We will have several food truck concessions, including The West End, Love Food Truck and Rita’s Water Ice.
Parents: Parents have always had the ability to pursue custody of their child under Pennsylvania law. This common sense approach has not changed. Section 5324 of the law provides parents with the right to file for any form of legal or physical custody. Grandparents: For a long time, Pennsylvania common law dictated that grandparents had no rights when it came to custody or visitation of their grandchildren. However, this antiquated legal trend was eventually abolished through legislations. Under the law today, specifically Sections 5324 and 5325, grandparents are treated as third parties but they are afforded special status which allows them to pursue both legal and/or physical custody but only when certain conditions exist. Similarly, greatgrandparents are given standing to pursue partial physical custody or supervised physical custody when a similar set of conditions are met. Grandparents also have standing to pursue custody if they stand in loco parentis to the child, which is explained below. Third Parties: Any person who stands in loco parentis has standing to pursue any form of physical or legal custody. In loco parentis is not specifically defined by the new Child Custody Act, but it has been defined in multiple Pennsylvania family law court opinions. The most widely used definition comes from Peters v. Costello, 891 A.2d 705, 710 (Pa.2005), which states:
“The phrase ‘in loco parentis’ refers to a person who puts oneself in the situation of a lawful parent by assuming the obligations incident to the parental relationship without going through the formality of a legal adoption.” However, the status of in loco parentis does not come without its limitations. A third party is not allowed to step in and assume the parental status and duties if doing so is against the wishes of a natural parent. It is not necessary for the third party to have direct approval of the natural parent, but there must at least be an agreement regarding the placement of the minor child. Once this is accomplished, the consent or agreement by the natural parent cannot be revoked at a later date. Under this category, biological relationships to the child are irrelevant, as long as in loco parentis status has been achieved by those wishing to pursue custody. If you find yourself unsure of whether you have the legal right to file for custody of a minor child, regardless of the type of custody you are seeking, make sure you sit down with an experienced family law attorney first. Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 101B, in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He specializes in estate planning & administration, family law, and business law. To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138 or visit his website at www.fravel-law.com
An Upper Bucks Milestone The Quakertown Historical Society discovered—during our multi-year effort to catalogue, identify and document every artifact, photo and piece of paper in our collection—an 18th century highway milestone. It was ‘hidden’; leaning in a corner of The Barn behind one of the huge, plywood lobster signs we salvaged from Trainer’s Restaurant. It’s a crudely cut granite rectangle about three feet tall and a foot or so square. Somebody repainted it white. It’s inscribed, from top to bottom on five separate lines: 1783; 37; M; TO; P (37 miles to Philadelphia). Nobody knew where we got it or how long it had been ‘stashed away’ there. In fact, nobody knew what it was—except me. I’d seen it before. I’ve only ever seen one “Olden Days” milestone (as my mom called it), in situ, in Upper Bucks County. There’s a PA State Historical Marker for one on the old Newtown-Durham Road I know about but this one was local. Back in the 1960’s when we’d ride our bikes out to Haycock to get ice cream at the Parkway (Thatcher and Old Bethlehem Road), we’d pass a milestone. It was on the right side of Union Road (headed from Haycock into Richlandtown), about half way between Raub and Thatcher Roads. It was in the embankment, shoved crooked by plows or road graders. We stopped to examine it a few times. It ‘said’:1783; 37; M TO; P, too! When I moved back to Quakertown after college at Pitt then a dozen years in Wyoming, the milestone was gone. I hoped a legitimate antiquarian had ‘rescued’ it but guessed it was probably ‘stolen’ and was now in a private collection somewhere. Either way, I figured the old milestone was gone forever. But, there it was. Over thirty-five years later, dusty and covered with cobwebs, it was sitting right in front of me. Milestone road markers were not universal in early Pennsylvania. Wooden signposts were cheaper and easier to replace or change. Roads in the colony were and primitive and problematic. Many followed Native American trails. Since Shackamaxon (now Kensington, Phila.), was a Lenape Turtle Clan’s “capital city”, many trails led there, and were used by Dutch and Swedish trappers and traders even before Penn arrived. Two of those paths are now traced across Upper Bucks by Old Bethlehem Road and Old Bethlehem Pike. Our forefathers frequently petitioned the county for road improvements. Milestone use was inherited from the Romans. Standardized road construction was instituted by 450BCE and the first milestones (milliarium) along the Appian Way were installed by 250BCE. A Roman ‘mile’ (mille passus), was 1,000 paces or 1,618 yards (1,479 meters). Milestones were originally granite or marble obelisks and later concrete columns about five feet tall. Along with the emperor’s name and other information, the milestones always indicated the distance to the Rome where the Golden Milestone sat near Saturn’s temple in the Forum. The Byzantine, Islamic and Medieval empires of Europe used similar milestones. A plaque installed at Charing Cross in London and the Zero Mile Marker on the national mall in Washington, D.C. are
salutes to the original Golden Milestone. The first recorded use of milestones in American’s British colonies was along the Boston Postal Roads just after the turn of the 18th century. Back in 1650, King Charles II ordered the construction of King’s Highway (considered the oldest road in the U.S.), to connect Boston and Charleston. By the time Penn established the West Jersey Colony in 1674, then Pennsylvania in 1682, King’s Highway was completed only in New England. Finally finished across the Carolinas in 1735, it passed through Trenton, Burlington and Philadelphia (where it’s now Frankford Ave.). Milestones and markers and were inconsistent across colonies. The Lancaster-Philadelphia Road, which gave Penn access to the Susquehanna River and intensified the territorial conflict with Lord Baltimore (think Mason/Dixon Line), was constructed very early in PA’s history. Milestones were in stalled when it was improved in 1741. As affluence and population increased, local milestones popped up all over S.E. PA, giving regional distances. In 1735, Ben Franklin was appointed master of Pennsylvania/s inefficient and financially corrupt postal system. He did use the position to benefit his printing business and news service, but operated the system profitably. By inventing a man-pushed, wheeled odometer (not unlike those used today), he established distances throughout the province. Important places and crossroads were marked with milestones. Local distances were often inscribed along with the mileage “TO, P” and the central post office. Franklin and Virginia publisher, William Hunter, were appointed by the Crown as Continental co-Postmasters in 1753. Franklin managed Pennsylvania and north, while Hunter managed the South. They measured road distances throughout the colonies and Franklin ordered “official” milestones installed along King’s Highway in New England. After 1775, Franklin continued as postmaster for the Continental Congress, re-organizing the system we still use today. He passed the torch to Richard Bashe in November, 1776. Milestone road marker use continued well into the 19th century. Road networks grew and improved, commerce and trade expanded as the entire continent opened up. New roads were built, others shifted course. Economics undoubtedly played a part in the demise of carved stone mile markers, with wood and metal available. As milestones lost importance they slowly began to disappear from roadsides. Some may have found their way into collections but most were tossed aside or incorporated in buildings or field boundary walls. The Quakertown Historical Society is not sure how to properly display the milestone, yet; but, we’re thankful we’ve managed to save for posterity an historical artifact that can never be replaced. The fact we know exactly where it came from is a bonus. We encourage citizens of Upper Bucks to look for thing from the “Olden Days” that might still be around here, buried under 300 years of growth. We promise to maintain it for this and future generations to see and learn about. Jack Schick is a long time Quakertown area resident and regular contributor here at
UBFP. Reach him at sjckschc@aol.com
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The Rent-Back Agreement: Godsend to Home Sellers Not Ready to Move If you’re buying a new home while selling the one you’re currently living in, you’ll definitely be glad to know what a rent-back agreement is. As you might imagine, this double transaction can require some really good luck, timing wise, to get just right. After all, if you sell your home and have to move out before you’ve closed on your new home or even found a place to live, that means you’ll have to either couch surf or pay to stay in hotel limbo. Either way, you’ll have to endure the hell of moving twice. Not so with a rent-back agreement, which gives the sellers extra time to live in the home after closing, essentially letting them become the new buyer’s temporary tenants. It doesn’t last for long—there are usually time limits—but it will give sellers a chance to close on their new home and pack up for the big move. For the buyer, offering a rent-back agreement can have a couple of big bonuses. For one, if it’s a competitive market, an offer that’s flexible on move-out dates might very well have an edge. And the rent that the seller would pay the buyer could help recoup those hefty closing costs. Done right, it can benefit everyone, but there are some things to consider before you jump on board. How a rent-back agreement works Like the name implies, rent-back agreements are legally binding agreements made in writing between the buyer and the seller. Both parties need to decide on a couple of issues, namely how long the seller will need to stay in the house after closing and how much rent the seller will pay to be there. To figure out what rent would be fair, check out comparable homes for rent in your area, then do the math. To play it safe, the buyer may also charge a refundable deposit, as any landlord would. There’s always the chance that damages could occur while the seller is living there. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a holdback
deposit of anywhere between $5,000 to $10,000. Once everyone agrees, the buyer will close on the house, at which point the buyer will officially take possession and pay any upfront costs like a normal closing. In addition, the seller will pay any security deposits or upfront rent and remain in the house. What rent-back agreements mean for the seller Getting more time to buy your next dream home can be a lifesaver, but don’t dawdle—a rent-back agreement won’t buy you much time. Typically, lenders won’t accept anything longer [than] 60 days. While you’re still at the property, there’s one more potential downside to deal with: It isn’t really yours anymore. You technically have a landlord now, which means if you cause any damages, you may not get your security deposit back. What rent-back agreements mean for the buyer If you’re not in a rush to move in, offering a rent-back agreement can help you get your dream home. It really can make your offer stronger, but don’t take it too lightly. Since you’re the new owner (and the new landlord), you might run into a few new problems. The buyer, like a landlord, is now responsible for making any repairs should, say, your water heater break. Plus you may have to make those repairs immediately. Buyers will also have to worry about the sellers actually moving out on time. It’s rare that they drag their feet, but it can happen. If so, you will have to go through the usual process landlords do to evict your tenants, which is rarely pleasant. Still, odds are all will go fine, and your sellers will be grateful they won’t have to move twice.. 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.
Complaining I am sitting here this early morning complaining. Complaining to myself, but nonetheless, complaining. Nonstop. Even the cat went upstairs. I’ve written before about my knee surgery back a few months ago, and while the procedure was meant to relieve me of pain by repairing a torn meniscus in each knee, it has only enhanced the sharp, stinging agony that apparently over the counter or prescribed remedies don’t help. I have compared it to the pain of the dentist working on a tooth when the novocaine hasn’t really kicked in. Or waking up, turning on the television, and finding every channel has a politician pontificating. Even on the cartoon network… Or realizing that we are out of coffee and the store isn’t open yet. Pain. And then the sun came up. The trees became green. The sky turned from dark to blue. The birds awoke and started to sing. What am I complaining about? Shelli and I have four children and two grandchildren between us in our blended family, and they are all healthy, happy, and hopefully looking on to the futures that lie before them.
We had dinner last night with our daughter Dina and her fiancé Kelly at Shelli’s favorite restaurant. It was good. Mike begins a new job this week that he is tremendously excited about and nuptials next year. The rest of our clan live on the left coast, always eager for a facetime chat or looking forward to our next visit. And most of us, including my favorite brother-in-law and his wife will be lucky enough to spend a full week together in Cape Cod this summer. Family with family. I have reached the age of retirement, and spend much of my days doing what I have always wanted to do since beginning to work at a far too young age. Nothing. And my sweetheart still loves me for some reason, with her career continuing on stronger and more fulfilling than ever. Yes, this pain is tremendous, and while I can only hope there is relief down the road, we have so much to be thankful for…our beautiful little farmhouse for shelter, food on the table, a few bucks in the bank, friends and family… Not too bad. The knee is feeling better already. John Schaninger is a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania and has lived in Upper Black Eddy for 12 years. Reach him at m12string@aol.com
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2022
Lloyd Dennis Kilpatrick, 81, of
Kintnersville, passed away Wednesday March 2, 2022, at his residence. Born in 1940, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Sterner) Kilpatrick. He was the husband of Virginia (Rodriguez) Kilpatrick, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage. Denny worked for many years for Glasgow Construction, where he worked on the construction of the Nockamixon Dam. He also worked for many years as a truck driver for Doylestown Lumber. In his spare time, he loved hunting, fishing, and watching old cowboy movies. He also loved watching sports, in particular the Philadelphia Eagles. He grew up loving to play baseball but transitioned to slow pitch softball as he got older. In addition to his wife Virginia, Denny is survived by children, Daniel Kilpatrick, Kenneth Kilpatrick, and LeAnn, stepchildren, Bradford Yoder, Jenelle Yoder and Stephanie Lombo, siblings, Robert Kilpatrick, Ronald Kilpatrick, and Barbara Rice. 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Dolly Grace and a brother Richard Kilpatrick. Services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service will be handling his arrangements.
William “Bill” C. Hagan, age 82, of Quakertown, passed away on April 26, 2022. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Theuer) Hagan with whom they shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James and Dorothea (Pitts) Hagan. Bill worked as a self-employed flooring contractor until his retirement in 2007. Family was everything to Bill, he especially enjoyed family gatherings that meant spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving along with his wife are children, William (Julie), David (Deb) and Colleen (Jim), grandchildren, Katlyn (Chris), William (Allison), Kelsey (Tom), Mackenzie, Ryan (Allyson), Erin, Cullen, Ryan, and Anna, great-grandchildren,
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Lyvia, Emma, and Mazie. He was predeceased by brother James. In lieu of flowers donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at Chop.edu. Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown (215-536-3343).
Patricia L. Beair, 76, of Coopersburg, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Born in 1945, she was the daughter if the late John and Pearl Yocum. She was a long-time member of Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Coopersburg, PA. Patricia is survived by her children, Kathy Wanamaker, Bernard Beair, Jr., Donald Beair, and Barbara Fronheiser, brother Ted Yocum, sister Margery Steinkraus, grandchildren, Tiffany, Rachel, Stephanie, Tyler, and Emily. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service will be handling his arrangements. Jillian Fernando, 65, of Quakertown formerly of the Highland Park area of Levittown died April 30, 2022 in Quakertown Center. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Earl & Marie (Petraskie) Maurer. She was the owner/operator of her own Dog Training School and was an accomplished dog competitor, competing in Dancing with Dogs, Obedience Competitions, and Rally Obedience. She was also an accomplished author of Dog Obedience and Training Books and an artist in her own right and her photography was excellent. Jill was a Nationally Ranked Roller Skating Champion. She was a PA & NJ State Champion. She attended Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Levittown. She is survived by her dear friends Robin & Bill Piorun, Deborah Firth, Bari & Bob Smalley, and Kris Bartell. No services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center 1531 Upper Stump Road Chalfont, PA 18914 or at www.aark.org
Barbara Anne Luff Fehnel died from cancer May 1. She died at home, as was her wish, thanks to heroic hospice care and the steady loving care of her granddaughter Heather Kirkwood and family. Born near Richboro, PA, September 7, 1934, to her parents, Louise Traub Luff and Charles Titus Luff, she was “most athletic” at Council Rock High School, class of 1952, Newtown, PA. She was later inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. With her first husband, Davis Caldwell (d. 1978), and later with Lin, she raised four boys: Robert (children Kylie and Drew), Donald (d. 2019) (children Donald Jr. and Carleen), Andrew (d. 2009) (daughter Heather), and Michael (children Marrisa, Johanna, and Noah). She is also survived by twelve greatgrandchildren: Maeve and Keira (daughters of Carleen and Owen), Margot and Stella (family of Don and Candus), Katelyn, Ryan, and Alivia (family of Heather and Matt), Alex, Rowen, Pierson, Robert and Will (family of Marrisa and Ben). She is also survived by two sisters and their families, Doris Foster, of New Hope, and Janet Baringer, of Perkasie, and one brother-in-law, John Reilley, of Doylestown. Two sisters, Charlene Reilley (d. 2016), and Cynthia Leck (d. 1970), predeceased her. She is also survived by two step-daughters and their families, Carol Fehnel Maciezezyk and husband John, of Easton, PA, and Jane Fehnel Nixon and husband Joe, of Easton. The family extends its deep thanks to the St. Luke’s Hospice team, to the caregivers of Visiting Angels, to Naugle Funeral Home, to Pastor Steve Myren and the congregation of Richlandtown UCC, and to everyone who helped Barbara this last year. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Richlandtown UCC or St. Luke’s Hospice.
Barry W. Bleam, 61, of Quakertown died May 2, 2022 in his daughter’s home in Danielsville, PA. Born in Sellersville, Pa he was the son of the late Eugene E. & Marie R. (Doughty) Bleam. He was last employed as an Auto Mechanic. Barry restored and loved his 1966 Chevy C-10. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. He also enjoyed picnics, outdoor outings, vacation, and playing poker especially poker nights with his late parents. He is survived by his three children Barry Wayne Bleam, II, of Barto, Michael Joseph Bleam of Charleston, SC, and Michele Teresa Kesen (Richard) of Danielsville, PA; his siblings Jean Becker (Scott) Laguna Niguel, CA, Linda Brauer of Sellersville, Donna Yeakel (Bob) of Quakertown, Mark D. Bleam (Judy) of Broken Arrow, OK, Eugene Bleam, Jr. of Quakertown, Robert Bleam of Alburtis, and Elaine Altomare (Bill) of Quakertown and 10 grandchildren. Services 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) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Association 1818 Market St. Suite 2820 Philadelphia, PA 19103. Grace F. Benner, 79, of Quakertown died May 2, 2022 in Belle Terrace Nursing Home, Quakertown. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Raymond G. & Blanche (Sharer) Benner. She worked in the loan departments for the First Bank of Coopersburg, the Merchants Bank, and retiring from First Savings of Perkasie. She was the past president of the Quakertown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #245, a member of the Coopersburg Historical Society, and the West End Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She was predeceased by a brother Gene Ray Benner and a sister Jeannette B. Fosbenner. A private graveside service 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) Quakertown. Barbara Mary Rusiewicz, 75, of Quakertown died May 3, 2022 in her home. Born in Northampton, PA she was the daughter of the late Gordon K. & Anna T. (Farkas) Stackel. She was a retired social worker, and continued her work as a leader with Walk with Jesus, a Christian charity with a mission to provide free services and support to people in need. Her family praises the fact that she was a follower of Christ and led many to him and is now walking with Him in eternity. Barbara was a member of the Juniper Street Bible Church in Quakertown.
She is survived by three sons Matthew M., Jeffrey S., Christopher A. a daughter Jillian M. Freed; a brother Gordon Stackel, and two sisters Linda Trumbore, Louise Ahlum; eight grandchildren Brooke, Piper, Natalie, Simon, Cameron, Chase, Ciera, & Lochlyn. She was predeceased by a sister Beverly Breeswine. Services 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) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Walk with Jesus, 1216 E Kenosha St., Suite 342, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
Evelyn R. Carter, 89, of Quakertown formerly of Hatfield died May 3, 2022 in the St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Carter. Born in Whitpain Township, PA she was the daughter of the late Carl G. & Mary E. (Lindquist) Randall. She was a secretary at Sommar Tracy Sommar Law Firm in Lansdale before retiring. Prior to that she was a secretary for Merck Sharpe & Dohme. She was an administrative volunteer for St. Luke’s Hospital, Quakertown and was a volunteer for the former Main Street Theatre. Evelyn and her late husband owned a 56 Ford T-Bird and were members of the Valley Forge Antique Auto Club. She was also a member of the Vasa Order of America Viking Lodge #735. Evelyn was a member of Christ Church of the U.C.C. in Trumbauersville where she was a former Elder and an active volunteer, and a former member of the Church Choir “Still Small Voice” that participated in the Battle of the Church Choirs. She is survived by a daughter Gerrie L. Ely (Ed) of Trumbauersville, and a son Stephen J. Carter (Denise) of Quakertown, Step daughters Joanne Moore of Greenville, NC & Barbara McKittrick of Greenville, NC. Four grandchildren Stephen J. Carter, Jr., Ashley A. Gordon (Anthony), Julia E. Ely, & Lauren E. Ely. Eight step grandchildren Lisa A. Battis (George), Sharon Wahl (Ron), Kristina Tyson (Tim), David Moore (Amanda), Glenn Yost (Keris) & Frank Yost (Terry), Kim Hall (Will) & Glen Carter, 13 step great grandchildren; 5 step great great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke’s Hospice House 2455 Black River Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18015. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk. com) Quakertown. Lorraine U. Kline, 80, of Sellersville died May 4, 2022 in her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Charles V. Kline. Born in Sellersville she was the daughter of the late Harvey & Eva (Freed) Uhrich. She was the head cashier for Bricks in Quakertown for over 30 years. Prior to that she worked for Caravin Manufacturing in Sellersville. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her lawn and home. She also enjoyed shopping, day trips to Knoebels and Ocean City. Lorraine was very personable and enjoyed holding conversations with everyone. She is survived by a daughter Kathleen D. Kline (Jim Swinney), and a son Kenneth C. Kline (Debbie); a brother James L. Uhrich (Linda) and a sister Betty Dotschkal (Charles); two grandchildren Katrina Cruz and Kenneth Kline and three great grandchildren. Predeceased by 4 siblings. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. Laura Andres, 93, of Bethlehem formerly a 60 year resident of Coopersburg died May 4, 2022 in her home. She was the wife of the late David E. Andres. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Antoni & Victoria (Klusek) Wojcik. She was a cashier for DeSales University. Prior to that she was a longtime cashier for the former Bethlehem Steel. Laura enjoyed gardening and baking and was a proud Polish American. She had a strong faith in Christ and was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Quakertown. Laura is survived by her daughter Connie Andres Jankoski (Steven) of New London, NH, a granddaughter Vickie Mayne (Kipp). Predeceased by two brothers Stanley & Walter and a sister Josephine. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk. com) Quakertown.
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Sarah Ann Chrinko, 55, passed away
May 4, 2022. Sarah was a young, vibrant, beautiful, compassionate woman and amazing wife and Mama Sarah. Her sparkling blue eyes, beautiful smile and upbeat laughter would light up a room anytime she entered. Sarah passionately loved her family and friends and was always there if someone was in need or to lend a helping hand. She will always be loved and greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Sarah loved going to the beach, listening to country music, dancing, bicycling down a country road and most of all spending time with her family. Her peaceful, happy place was with her loving husband, family, and close friends sitting around the campfire at her vacation home in CVILLE New York listening to music and making S’mores after enjoying a magnificent sunset on the back 50 acres. Sarah spent the last 25 years working for Canon as a branch administrator. Her ties with those that knew her and worked with her have nothing but wonderful memories and respect for their award winning co-worker. Sarah is survived by her beloved husband Patrick J. Chrinko, daughter Laci and her three step sons Patcho, Christian and his wife Alexis and Spencer. Sarah is the daughter of the late Freddrick Ludy and the late Loretta Vivian Ludy (Green). In addition to her parents Sarah is predeceased by her dearly departed brother Dennis J. Noble. Sarah is also survived by two brothers William K Noble and his wife Jill of Pottstown, Linwood Ludy and his wife Chris of Pottstown and three sisters Annette, wife of Scott Beebe of Robesonia, Antoinette, wife of Terry Meitzler of Macungie, and her best friend Marie, wife of Kevin Giniewski of Birdsboro. Sarah also is survived by many (Ludy) nieces, nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Sarah is predeceased by her dearly departed sister in law, Chrissie of Cape Coral, FL. Surviving are her in-laws, Darcy Chrinko of Sea Bright NJ, Robert Chrinko Jr. and wife Diane of Somerville, NJ, Mimmy Mitchell of Belmar, NJ, Leslie Bixby and husband Keith of Byram Twp NJ, Karen Carlon and husband John of Piscataway, NJ, and Rene Horn of Piscataway, NJ. Sarah also is survived by many (Chrinko) nieces, nephews and many great nieces and nephews. A special thanks go out to the entire staff at the St Luke’s Hospice Center in Bethlehem PA where Sarah spent the last days of her life on earth being pampered and cared for by the most amazing nurses and staff that made her transition to Heaven as pleasant as it could possibly be. We look forward to a celebration of her life on Friday, June 10th at 7:45 PM. Visitation from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home in her hometown of Quakertown, PA.
Irene E. Knickerbocker, 83, of Trumbauersville, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022, of natural causes. She was a hard worker for many years. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling, relaxing on the porch, and looking forward to every happy hour. She had many adventures in her travels, living life to its fullest. She will be missed but will hold a very special place in many hearts forever. In keeping with the wishes of Irene, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, please do an act of kindness to brighten someone’s day. Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, Sellersville. www.steeleyfuneralhome.com Tamara (“Tammy”) Von Leister, age 69, of Quakertown, passed away on May 5, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of John Stephan Leister, with whom she would have shared 40 years of marriage in July. Tammy was born in Dover, PA on December 20, 1952. She is the daughter of the late Ralph S. and Mazie E. (Weaver) Zinn. The love of nature was in her DNA! After graduating from Dover Area High School, Tammy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Messiah College and her Master’s in Environmental Education from Beaver College. Teaching was Tammy’s calling. She challenged and sparked curiosity within her Biology students in the Pennridge School District for nearly 30 years. A woman of faith, Tammy had a gentle spirit, a welcoming smile, and a genuine interest in those around her. She always made time to lend an ear and was a natural conversationalist. Surviving along with her husband are her children: Elizabeth Von Leister and son-in-law William Brown of London, England; Adam Stephan Leister and partner Jana Vandervee of Sydney, Australia; Jacob Zinn Leister and partner Natalie Herbert of Menlo Park, CA; her sister Donna Waugh of Dover, PA; and niece, nephews, and grandnieces.
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You are invited to celebrate Tammy’s life on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. Her memorial service will begin at 12pm, with visiting hours beginning at 11am. Interment will be with family in Dover, PA. Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown (215-536-3343). In lieu of flowers, please offer any donations to Nockamixon State Park (215-529-7300): PPFF Environmental Education, Nockamixon State Park, 1542 Mountainview Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951.
Florence Alverta Afflerbach, age 98, of Richlandtown, passed away on May 6, 2022, at The Cottage at Phoebe Richland. She was the loving wife to the late Paul Afflerbach and the late Stewart Afflerbach. Born in Richlandtown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie (Kramer) Mundy. Flossie worked as a production worker at Crouthamel’s and also worked at a hosiery mill. Florence enjoyed working in her garden and cleaning for others. Surviving is her daughter Mary Moyer along with husband Larry, and four grandchildren, Michelle Hoffman (Ed), Michael Moyer (Barbara), Mark Moyer (Jodi), and Melinda (Matthew), eight great-grandchildren, brother Charles Mundy(Bertha) and sister Doris Neiman (the late Dale). She was predeceased by daughter Virginia (Afflerbach) and siblings, Margaret Hackman, Barbara Mae Afflerbach, Eleanor Nace, Raymond Mundy, Harold Mundy, Walter Mundy and Richard “Dick” Mundy. Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to Phoebe Richland Nursing Home-Memory Care Unit, 108 S Main Street, Richlandtown, PA 18955. Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown (215-536-3343). Evelyn Slifer, 91, of Richlandtown formerly of Macungie died May 7, 2022 in St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus. Born in Richlandtown, PA she was the daughter of the late Edwin R. & Ellen (Raub) Slifer. She worked in the house cleaning department of Valley Manor Nursing Home retiring in the late 1990’s. She enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by three children James, Kenneth, & Jeanette; a brother John; six grandchildren Angie, Jason, Kelly, Jamie, Frank, Jr., & Nina; seven great grandchildren Ashley, Gage, Mason, Jakon, Jamen, Jordan, & Yessenia. Predeceased by three children Dolores, Frank, & Edward; two grandchildren Jessica & Christine; and eleven siblings Betty, Helen, Earl, Patrick, Howard, Robert, Henry, Walter, Edwin, Russell, & Herbert. Services were held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. Eugene F. “Rex” Hayden, 61, of Coopersburg, died May 8, 2022 in his home. He was the husband of Melissa J. (Gilbert) Hayden. They were married 34 years last July. Born in South Amboy, NJ, he was the son of the late Eugene F. & Dorothy (Niebergall) Hayden. He was a tree and shrub technician for TruGreen, Inc. for the last 31 years. He was a member of Unami Fish & Game and enjoyed target shooting. Eugene enjoyed working on old classic cars, the outdoors, and hiking with his wife. He was also a certified gunsmith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Spencer Gilbert Hayden of Edmonton, Canada; a sister Dorothy Hayden of Bronx, NY; father-in-law Bobby Gilbert of Millville, NJ; sister-in-law Rebecca LaForest (Peter) of Spring Hill, TN; brother-in-law Robert Gilbert (Tina) of Millville, NJ; nieces and nephews Amanda, Emily, Christopher, Zackary, and Ella. Predeceased by his sister Gina HaydenMeehan, MD and his mother-in-law Mary Jane Gilbert. Services were held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. Stanley “Gene” Eugene Grinder, Jr.,
82, of Quakertown, formerly of Lower Bucks County, died May 9, 2022 in his home. He was the husband of Maree Jill (Benson) Grinder. They were married 61 years last July. Born in Vandergrift, PA he was the son of the late Stanley E., Sr. & Margaret Edna (Lickenfelt) Grinder. He was also stepson to the late Mary Wells Grinder. He retired in 1991 as a Supervisor for the former US Steel in Fairless Hills, PA. After retiring he helped manage with his wife Extra Space Storage in Warminster, PA.
He enjoyed the outdoors and was a member of the Great Swamp Fish & Game Club. Stanley also enjoyed many years with his family at their beach home in Oak Island, NC. He was a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Gary E. Grinder (Kimberly) of Quakertown; two daughters Robin G. Murphy of Doylestown and Claudine Minet Booz of Quakertown. A brother Robert (Rose) and two sisters Melody Bogart, and Judy Brown. Six grandchildren Erin, Devon (David), Sarah, Karley, Jacob, and Jayson. Predeceased by a brother John Sabonis and a sister Terry Romig. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to GrandView Hospice 700 Lawn Ave. Sellersville, PA 18960. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.
Jean Yates, 89, of Quakertown, formerly of Lahaska, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her residence. Born in 1932, she was the daughter of the late Clark and Alberta (Schmidt) Brinker. She was the widow of James L. Yates, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. In addition to caring for her home and her family, Jean worked for many years as a bank teller, mostly for the former Solebury National Bank. She also worked as a grocery clerk for the Delray Thriftway Supermarket, New Hope, PA. In her spare time, Jean enjoyed keeping her mind sharp by playing BINGO, Scrabble, and crossword puzzles. She was also an avid bowler and participated in a woman’s league and a mixed league. Jean is survived by daughters Rebecca Scampton (Rob), Elizabeth Yates (Wink), son, David Yates, grandson James K. Yates (ToniAnn), brother, Kenneth Brinker, numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with the services. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Bucks County SPCA. Jacek “Jack” Mordzinski It is with great sadness that we announce on May 11th, 2022, Jacek passed away peacefully in the hospital ICU surrounded by close family as the Lord embraced Jacek within His hands and carried him into everlasting life. Jacek fought cancer for almost 3 years with such dignity and grace that could have only come from the power of the Almighty. Together for 19 years he was the husband of Justyna (Lasota) Mordzinski. Born in Wiecbork, Poland he was the son of Andrzej Mordzinski & Wanda (Juzwa) Mordzinska. Jacek was co-owner/operator with his brother of BroPro Mechaniks in Quakertown. Jacek was a hard worker and his work was his passion. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and quads, all of nature including camping, hiking, and deep sea fishing. He was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown. He enjoyed socializing and enjoyed hosting parties with friends and family. Jacek was the most selfless person everyone had the pleasure of knowing. He was also an extremely positive, happy, and optimistic man, always having a smile on his face no matter what the circumstance. Although it breaks our heart to no longer see his smiling face or hear his calming voice, we are grateful he no longer struggles with constant pain and illness and he can finally rest at peace knowing his love will live on in each and every one of us, as Jack would say “Nothing is impossible with God”. In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by his daughter Nela, and a son Feliks; his sister Renata Weber with husband Wieslaw and their children Lukasz & Adrian; his brother Slawomir Mordzinski with wife Beata and their children Lily & Michal; his sister Milena Fidali with husband Krystian and their children Krystian Jr., & Filip; his mother and father in law Marta & Zbigniew Lasota; and his sister in law Kinga Trybowska with husband Tomasz and their daughter Jagoda. Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to National Pediatric Cancer Foundation https://nationalpcf.org/ Doris E. (Wolf) Jerdon, 83, passed away May 12, 2022. Family is requesting in lieu of flowers, kindly, send memorial donations in Doris’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, stjude.org. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) Linda L. Hufnagle, a lifelong resident of Sellersville, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her residence. She was 73. She was the beloved wife of Thomas C.
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Hufnagle for 52 years, having just celebrated their wedding anniversary on March 7. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Perma (Leister) Hibbs. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Pennridge High School. Mrs. Hufnagle had been employed for 27 years as a 911 dispatcher with the Bucks County Department of Communications. Prior to that, she had also worked part-time as a school crossing guard for the Perkasie Police Department. She was a long-time faithful member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Linda had volunteered for many years with the Sellersville Parks and Recreation Board and was currently the vice-chairperson. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sellersville Fire Department (SFD). A passionate dog lover, she had also served for two years as the president of the Perkiomen Kennel Club. Always a talented craftswoman, Linda particularly enjoyed knitting and sewing. She was also an avid reader. For a number of years, Linda had raised and shown Lhasa Apso dogs. She had enjoyed traveling and dining out with family and friends. With her husband, Sellersville’s mayor, Linda had supported all local civic events, from Winterfest to Gallery of the Arts to the Halloween Parade, along with SFD and Borough activities. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hufnagle is survived by a brother, David Hibbs, and his wife, Brenda, of Perkasie; two sisters: Bonnie Furlong, of Ephrata, and Tina Fiorey and her husband, Bob, of West Columbia, SC; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, May 19, in St. Agnes Catholic Church, Sellersville, PA 18960. Interment followed in Sellersville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s name may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 445 N. Main St., Sellersville, PA 18960 or to Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951. Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, Sellersville. www.steeleyfuneralhome.com
Helen Jean Jacobes We regretfully announce the passing of Helen “Charlie” Jean (Schauinger) Jacobes of Quakertown, PA on May 13, 2022. Helen was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, sister, and grandmother to all her family. She was brought into this world on April 23, 1945 to Herman and Margaret Schauinger in Erie, Pa. Helen attended college, and was an English Teacher. She married Joseph J, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. She was an avid childrens’ book writer and artist (including making the family’s personalized Christmas card every year) and enjoyed sewing and making jewelry. She enjoyed collecting antiques and had a fond love of all animals. She also enjoyed time with the family at antique gas engine shows, where she created an extended family and close friends. As well as being a housewife and mother, she prided herself in her work as the secretary of the family’s business, which she did for 25+ years. Helen’s surviving family are her husband, Joseph J, son, Jason J of Quakertown, PA, Anthony R (wife - Melanie L) of Quakertown, PA, 3 grandchildren, Zachariah R of TX, Nicholas A of Quakertown, PA, and Abygail R of Quakertown, PA. Helen’s surviving relatives are her sister, Katherine van Tassell of MN, brother, Robert Schauinger of MN, one niece, Elizabeth D’valle of MN, and two nephews, Kristian van Tasselland Kobie Hudson of MN, along with a handful of greatnieces and great nephews. Helen is predeceased by her parents and sister, Teresa Hudson of MN. Helen will be missed by many family and friends throughout the many walks of life that she was a part of. She will be deeply missed for the loving and gentle spirit she was. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Isidore’s Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. Call from 9:00-10:00 A.M. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. Larry Cummings, 84, of Quakertown died May 15, 2022 in his home. He was the husband of the late Florence V. (Weaver) Cummings. Born in Sellersville he was the son of Max W. & Helen B. (Bergstresser) Cummings. He was a foreman at the former Associated Rubber Company in Quakertown before retiring. Larry was a member of the Upper Bucks Senior Center and enjoyed playing cards there. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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He also enjoyed baseball and coaching the Swartley Construction Team for many years. He is survived by a son David Cummings (Rita), and two daughters Mary Keller (Charles), & Susan Ruiz (Rigoberto). A brother Robert Cummings (Mary); a daughter in law Barbara Haley; 12 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Robert Haley; daughter Faye Cummings; and a sister Brenda C. Winn. Services were held on Friday, May 20 in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made Gideons International P.O. Box 1162 Doylestown, PA 18901 or to the MDS Foundation www.mds-foundation.org
Franklin N. Lennard, Jr., 65, of Perkasie, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was the son of Franklin Lennard, Sr., and the late Dorothy (Renner) Lennard. Frank was heavily involved with the Haycock Fire Company. He was in the first ever group of junior firefighters when he was 15 years old, and eventually became Chief. He also worked several other jobs, most recently employed by Marriott Hotel working in the maintenance department. Frank is survived by his father, Franklin Lennard, Sr., siblings, Mary Ackerman (Bob), Michael Lennard (Lynne), Susan Negley, former spouse, Patricia Lennard, step-son Michael Wagner (Morgan), step-grandaughter, Aubrey, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by step-son Thomas Wagner. Services will be announced at a future date. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with the arrangements. Gary Alton Small, age 74, of Quakertown, passed away on May 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family at home. He was the loving husband of Diane (Wolf) Small with whom they shared 19 years of marriage. Born in Hanover, NH, he was a son of the late Edson W. and Glenna E. (Wetherell) Small. He graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1966. After graduation, Gary proudly served in the United States Air Force. Gary spent over 40 years at Carson’s Helicopter, Inc. as a helicopter mechanic and retired as a foreman. Gary was proud to say he spent 50 total years in Aviation. He was a member of Springtown Fire Company for over 25 years. He was also a Fire Forest Warden for the State of Pennsylvania for over 30 years. In his spare time, Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He spent many weekends riding his Honda Goldwing with his wife. Family was very important to him, and he treasured spending time with his seven grandchildren. He enjoyed attending his Granddaughter Ciara’s Soccer and lacrosse games. He was also active in his church where he recently served as Council President. Surviving along with his wife is son, Matthew Small (Shelly), step-sons, William Mory (Kellee), and Kenneth Mory (Jamie), grandchildren, Rachel, Logan, Christian, Ciara, Caleb, Alexa and JaedaRae and sister JoAnne Dupuis. He was predeceased by son, Michael DePace and sister Rosella Judkins. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spinnerstown, PA Stained Glass Window Fund, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Road, Spinnerstown, PA 18968. Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown (215-536-3343 Michael “Mike” Gallucci, age 81, of Telford, passed away on May 19, 2022, at his residence. He was the loving husband of the late Linda E. (Hauser) Gallucci with whom they had 41 years of marriage. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was a son of the late Nicola and Fannie (Faroulo) Gallucci. He graduated from Evander Childs High School, class of 1958 in the Bronx, NY. After High School, Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Michael had several jobs after his time in the service. Michael worked at Continental Can where he met his wife, Linda. He worked as a landscaper in Connecticut before getting a job at Kimberly Clark paper company in new Milford, CT where he raised his family and
~Obituaries~ lived for over 25 years. Surviving are his children, Michael Christopher Gallucci of Quakertown, PA and Michelle C. Hopkins (John), grandson, Ethan Michael Hopkins all of Fall River, MA and sister Rose Marie Higgins of New Rochelle, NY, many nieces and nephews and his dog/ grand dog Beauty. He was predeceased by his sisters Mary Jane Vitale and Catherine Gallucci. You are invited to visit with Michael’s family and friends on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 7:00-9:00 PM, at the Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 11:00-12:00 PM at St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church, 2545 W Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 PM. Interment will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Memorial Contributions can be made in Michael’s name to The Knights of Columbus St. Isidore Council and St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church, 2545 W Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown (215-536-3343). Mark Alan Bilger, 62, of Quakertown passed away on May 19, 2022. He was born on October 9, 1959 to Donald and Joan (Hinkle) Bilger. Mark was the loving husband of Karen (Schwartz) Bilger for 40 years. He worked for ORE as a heavy equipment mechanic for over 10 years. Mark loved going camping, anything to do with trains, and of course his family, especially his granddaughters. Mark is survived by his parents; wife; children Eric (Kim) Bilger and Krista (Richardo) Poinsette; granddaughters Morgan and Ashley Bilger, and Madison Poinsette; siblings David (Donna) Bilger, Lori (Jeff) Freeh, and Lisa Ruth (Michael); sister-inlaw Dolly; nieces; nephews; and many other loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers Brad and Jack Bilger. In lieu of flowers donations in Mark’s memory can be made to Gift of Life at Donors1.org. Arrangements are entrusted to Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service. (nauglefcs.com) Debra L. Afflerbach, 65 of Allentown formerly of Quakertown died Friday May 20, 2022 in the Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Bruce Afflerbach. They celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary last January. Born in Sellersville she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dolores (Getz) Martin. She was a packer for the former Landis Meats in Quakertown before retiring. Debra was a 1974 graduate of Quakertown Community High School where she played softball in grades 9 through 12 and then continued playing on Quakertown National Bank’s and Craig’s Clippers teams. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Stephanie Afflerbach, Kyle Afflerbach, and Ryan Afflerbach all of Allentown. Two brothers Scott Martin of Hatfield, Dean Martin of Boyertown and a sister Stacey Martin of Reading. There will be no services. Arrangements in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 30386 Philadelphia, PA 19103..
Richard Barry Matt, 83, of Sellersville formerly of Quakertown died May 20, 2022 in Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown. He was the husband of Suzanne H. (Adamovicz) Matt. They were married 58 years last December. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Germaine & Anna (Duffy) Matt. He was a Research Chemist for Rohm & Haas retiring after 35 years of service. While employed he developed 2 U.S. Patents for the company. Richard was a member of the Milford Township Lions Club where he was the former president. He was also a member of the Milford Township Fish & Game Forestry. He served in the U.S. Navy during peacetime. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Glenn M. Matt (Kathryn) of Collegeville;
and a daughter Jacqueline A. Reed (Tuck) of Richmond, VA; two sisters Barbara Ann Kendall of CA; and Suzanne M. Young (Jonathan) of Atlanta, GA. Four grandchildren Andrew, Lauren, Ethan, & Kate. There will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to PAWS online at www. k9sforwarriors.org/servicedogs/forveterans
William J. “Captain Bill” Leyden, Sr., 78, of Barto formerly of Fallsington, PA died on May 21st in the home of his son, William, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Carole Ray (Seitz) Leyden. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late John Patrick & Mildred (Auld) Leyden. He retired in 2002 as a Millwright for U.S. Steel Fairless Works. William was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of various VFW Posts and a member of the American Legion. As a lifelong fisherman, he spent endless hours salt water fishing with friends and family at the Jersey shore and in Florida. Bill also enjoyed go kart racing, where he met the love of his life Carole. He was a proud PopPop and loved sharing stories about his four grandchildren. He was generous, kind, quick-witted and certainly loved the props he had for each holiday. He is survived by two sons William J. Leyden, Jr. (Sharon) of Quakertown and Chad B. Leyden (Sarah) of Glenside, PA. Four grandchildren Grant, Justin, Tyler & Hannah. Predeceased by his brother John. For almost three years Bill received countless transfusions of blood and platelets, the gift he received was truly the gift of life, which he was extremely grateful for. In lieu of flowers please consider a blood or platelet donation in his memory. Arrangements are entrusted to C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com)
David Michael Smith, 77, of Blandon, PA passed away on May 22, 2022. He was born in Sellersville, PA on March 23, 1945 to the late Wilmer Renninger and Elizabeth “Betty” (Weinacht) Smith. He was the loving husband of Linda Louise (Stevens) Smith for 44 years. David is survived by his wife; children Catherine Coffey, Tracy Smith and Michael Smith; son-in-law Justin Coffey and grandsons Justin “JJ” Coffey and Mason Coffey; as well as many other loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents. David graduated from NYU’s Parson School of Design and had a career in textiles. David loved spending time with his family and loved ones. Over the years this looked like -- coaching his son’s baseball team or building model airplanes; attending one of his daughter’s music performances; taking roadtrips with his wife to see lighthouses and seaports in their mustang convertible; having pool night with “the gang” or teaching his grandson how to play chess. You could always find him watching Nascar; cheering on his favorite football or watching his favorite movie, Rudy. All are invited on Friday, June 10th to a visitation from 10-11am and a celebration of life at 11am, both at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951. David A. Hinsdale, Sr., 71, of Quakertown, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Born in Adrian, MI in 1950, he was the son of the late Gordon and Constatnce (Bramble) Hinsdale. He was the husband of Terry Ann (Wilson) Hinsdale, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. David was a swimming pool contractor for many years, and operated his own business. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. In his spare time, he loved spending time outdoors, appreciating nature. He also enjoyed watching sports, particularly his beloved Philadelphia Eagles. Above all he loved caring for his family and being a loving and loyal husband to Terry. In addition to his wife, David is survived by his children, David Hinsdale, Jr., Danielle Monroe (Jack), Erin Waters (Daniel), and Lori Hinsdale, brother, Don Hinsdale (Karen), sister, Robin Hinsdale, grandchildren, Jack, James, Elizabeth, and Katherine Monroe, and Daniel Waters. He was predeceased by his
parents and his brother Ray. Graveside services will be held privately at the family’s convenience. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with his arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animals In Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike Coopersburg, PA 18036.
Richard William Hubbs, 60 of Quakertown formerly of Camden, NJ died May 25, 2022 in his home. He was the husband of Dena Shaw. They were married 17 years on May 7th. Born in Mt. Holly, NJ he was the son of the late Ralph William, Jr. & Kathleen Jane Francis (Milliken) Hubbs. He retired from Penn Dot in 2017. Richard and his wife enjoyed concerts and attended over 400 concerts together. He loved his pet cats. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. In addition to his wife he is survived by four siblings Ralph William Hubbs, III, Ronald William Hubbs, Kimberly Anne Sheltman (Wayne) all of New Jersey and Justin Hubbs (Holly) of Kentucky; two nieces Ashley & Caitlyn; two nephews Robert, Zachery & Aiden; great niece Laila and two great nephews Jayden & Cameron. Two brother in laws Walter W. Shaw (Lynda) of Coopersburg & Glenn D. Shaw (Denise) of Quakertown. Services 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) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Dorothy (Dolly) E. Davco, 89, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully Friday, May 27 at the Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. Born on July 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Helen (Landis) Snyder, and her stepmother, the late Irene (Pors-Davco) Snyder. She was the wife of the late Emil G. Davco, the love of her life, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage prior to his passing on March 15, 2007. Known to one and all as Dolly (unless Dad was mad at her – then it was “Dorothy Emily”), she was a member of a very large family with nine siblings and two stepsiblings (one of whom she later married!) and grew up in a small, bursting-at-the-seams farmhouse in the countryside outside of Quakertown. Dolly, Emil, and their children (and then grandchildren and great grandchildren) enjoyed over 50 years of summers camping, fishing, and clamming at Frontier Town Campground near Ocean City, where they made memories and built friendships that continue to this day A 1950 graduate of Quakertown High School, Dolly then married and spent several years providing daycare in her home for many children, and also worked at a local daycare. She then was employed at the former American Olean Tile Company until her much deserved retirement in 1990. Dolly leaves behind and will be deeply missed by her four children – Lori Butler and her husband Phil, Linda Seimes and her husband Gary, Emil Davco and his wife Chris, and Lisa Faust and her husband Joe; by her beloved and adored Grandchildren Erin Grubb and her husband Troy, Allison Bernstein and her husband Bill, Matthew Davco, Lindsay Gilmore and her husband David, and Bradley Davco, and her three ‘bonus’ step-grandchildren – Lauren, Nicole and Tyler Downing; and finally, by the lights of her life and her reason for being, her five Great Grandchildren - Collin Bernstein, Maura and Caden Grubb, and Owen and Teagan Bernstein. Dolly is also survived by her sister-in-law/step-sister, Marcella Hartman; as well as countless nieces, nephews and extended family, and by her many friends and family by choice. Dolly was predeceased by her husband, Emil G. Davco and her parents and stepmother; her siblings Helen Morgan, Francis Heverly, Grace Mitman, (infant) Hazel Snyder, Alice Jarrett, LeRoy Snyder, Jr., Richard Snyder, Betty Lauchner, and James Snyder. A memorial service and celebration of Dolly’s life will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA at 12:30 PM. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:30-12:30. Burial at Quakertown Union Cemetery will follow the service. Memorial contributions in Dolly’s memory may be made to the American Legion Post 242, 610 E. Broad Street, Quakertown, PA 18951, or the charity of your choice.
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Taken for Granted
These three words came to mind many times to me in our current wave of changing times in our new American Society that is so different than the era I and my generation enjoyed. Number one on the list that we “Took” for granted was our mother and her role in the family back in the days after WWII. Frozen vegetables were just being perfected in the manufacturing process. Even if they would have been readily available, we could not have purchased them as us country folks were just transitioning from “Ice Box” to electric refrigerators with the coil on top and the little box in the unit just large enough to hold 4 ice cube trays. The only “bought” fruits and vegetables were canned goods. “Mom” was in charge of the vegetable garden and canning jars that filled the shelves for the winter’s supply of fruits and vegetables. Next on the list was education. School buses opened avenue of education opportunities in Upper Bucks County. Soldiers returning from the war took advantage of the GI Bill and thus filled the additional need for teachers. These new teachers were eager to teach us country kids so we also could improve this country and our way of life. Society at that time “Took for granted” these wonderful teachers that opened up the schools each morning, warmed the building, shoveled the snow to the “privy”
and then teach 2 to 3 grades for the day before the school bus picked us up to take us home. Their day did not stop there; they now had to correct papers, stoke the fire, and close up the schoolhouse before leaving. My Dad would shop for groceries on Friday nights before the store closed at 8:00 PM. He would stop at Hager’s Meats or Baringer’s Meats, then go to the modern grocery stores for the few baking, hygiene paper needs, and other special needs Mom would need for the week. I always liked to help pour the coffee beans in the grinder and fill the bag of 8 o’clock coffee and smell that wonderful aroma. The shelves were always stocked with all that was needed. We knew exactly where to find the items and the goods were always well stocked and there. Once again we “Took these stores for granted.” After receiving my driver’s license my Dad would let us have “The Car” on special occasions, but would hint to have 5 gallons of gas added after use. Five gallons of gas would cost less than $2.00. We would stop by Charley’s Cities Service and have “The Attendant” put in our 5 gallons on our way to the special affair. We took these reasonable gas prices for granted! The list of things we “Took for Granted” could go on and on. The items we took for granted are much appreciated as we reflect on them today. Fast forward to today. Today the typical dinner menu is quickly prepared table ready
food from the grocery store. Not only that, the busy evening schedule of family members often finds family members eating “In shifts”! Our stores are much larger than back then but we now find “empty shelves” of much needed items. Our appliances and autos are all computer enhanced and can be controlled (appliances) from miles away. But we have trouble getting the computer chips from other countries to build them. About the 5 gallons of gas for $2.00! There is too much to say about that subject. Besides isn’t it great to smell like gas after pumping your own gas with a dirty nozzle on the way to a wedding and reception? When the WWII soldiers returned home they were greeted warmly in the nation as they returned. Ask a Vietnam Period veteran how they were greeted when they returned home. I must say, today the positive “Thank You’s” for Veterans has vastly improved and I thank the public for that. Back in the day politicians would argue their points during the day, then get together as friends in the evening. After the negative period of what was known as McCarthyism, politicians such as LBJ, Newt
Gingerich, and Tip O’Neil helped move our nation forward. They would usually somehow work out a “deal” and the matter would be voted upon. Today we hear all the negative points and it seems that the matters never seem to come to a compromised vote. Law and order started “At home” and we respected the police officers for what they stood for. We looked up to them and admired them in our schools and on the street. I want to mention that until the time of doors with keys in the handle, we had these square black box door latches with Skeleton Keys that most people could work to open a door. It wasn’t until I was in my teens that my parents even thought of locking the door. Abiding by the law back then, was Taken for Granted. Oh how I am concerned about this change to uncertainty and that we once would have a life where it is more family and community oriented and we once again have things “Taken for Granted.” Dick Helm is a long time Quakertown area resident
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Schirmer, Kemmerer Named UBCTS Students of the Month Joseph Schirmer, a Pennridge High School senior in the Small Engine Technology program, is recognized as one of Upper Bucks County Technical School;s Student of the Month for May. Joey received the Outstanding level III awards in his program and is a Cooperative Education student employed at CDI Lawn Equipment. Joey competed at the SkillsUSA State Competition and placed 3rd in Marine Service Technology. Mr. Bill Young is Joey’s Instructor and commented, “I’ve had the pleasure of teaching Joey Schirmer for the past four years and watched him grow into a fine young man with excellent skills. Joey has always been a pleasure to work with and will be successful in anything he pursues. It’s my honor to nominate Joey for the student of the month, for he is an excellent example of how CTE can set up a student for successful lifelong learning. “ Joey’s Mentor, Dan Iannella, VP of CDI Lawn Equipment, wrote, Joey is a small engine tech at our shop, CDI Lawn Equipment. Joey is hardworking and is always ready to help others. His skills are exceptional for his age. Everyone at our shop appreciates Joey’s hard work. Lately, I’ve been giving him more challenging jobs because I trust him. I know he will take his time and figure it out. Besides
Joey’s mechanical skills, I can’t say enough about Joey as a person. He’s friendly and always has a positive attitude. He’s a pleasure to work with. I’m so grateful Joey is a part of our team. Julia Kemmerer, a senior and level three student in the Automotive Collision Technology program, is also recognized as May’s Upper Bucks County Technical School Student of the Month. Julia was recently awarded first place in Automotive Refinishing Technology at the Pennsylvania State SkillsUSA Competition. This June, Julia advances to compete in the Automotive Refinishing Technology Contest at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a First Honors student and has received the Outstanding Level I award. She is a Cooperative Education student employed at Kirban Customs. As a Kirban Customs cooperative education employee, Julia had the experience of a lifetime while working on the car of the country artist and producer Blanco Brown. They are building a ‘67 GTO on an ‘05 GTO drive train. She has also had an opportunity to work on boat restoration and painting projects. Julia continues to prepare, which is a testament to her work ethic.
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QCHS Alumni Spotlight: Randy S. Maugle, Class of ‘73 BY RAY FOX The Quakertown High School Alumni Association feature article for this month is about Randy S. Maugle who graduated in 1973. During his high school years, he was very involved in sports having been on the basketball team in grades 9, 10, and 11, the soccer team in grades 11 and 12, the track team in all four grades. Some of his fondest memories are of teammates and time spent together with friends. He chose to become a jumper in track mainly because he hated to run. Randy lists Mr. “Coach” Coleman and Miss Guise as two teachers who helped him realize that, if he ever became a teacher, he would teach the material and still have fun in class. He must have taken this to heart because he was able to do this. Additional influences on his future career were Mr. Haas, Mr. Ruhl, Miss Potser, and Miss Gery. After high school Randy went to East Stroudsburg State College graduating in 1978 with a double major in education with concentrations in both physical education and History. He was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He also lettered in track for four years and set the freshman long jump record at that time. In September of that year, he began a 33-year teaching career in the Council Rock School District. In addition to his teaching, he also coached within the district for 40 years in various sports including: basketball, soccer, track, and cross country. In track he coached the jumpers and had several League, District, and State Champions.
In 1980, he married his wife Valerie who he met at East Stroudsburg. He and Valerie, both having an interest in running, ran their first marathon in Philadelphia in 1999. He has continued to run marathons and has now run a marathon in all fifty states and on all seven continents. It is likely that very few people can make that claim. His seventh continent to run a marathon was Antarctica in March, 2018. All the while that Randy was completing these marathons, his wife was also doing half marathons in the same states and on the same continents. By traveling and running they have now been to forty-five countries, including Thailand, Cambodia, Bhutan, Brazil, Argentina, Iceland, Botswanna,and France. Randy has also found time to volunteer as a deacon at the Addisville Reformed Church. He and Valerie have also volunteered to help missionaries in Alale, Kenya to build a school as well as other projects for the Pokot tribe. Little did he know back in the 1970’s that he would get to do all these amazing things. The Quakertown Community High School Alumni Association encourages alumni to participate in Association activities and its mission which includes fundraising to provide scholarship opportunities for QCHS graduates each year. Please check out our Facebook page “Quakertown High School Alumni Association” and the Alumni pages of the QCSD.org website for more information. If you are interested in donating, please email Qchsalumniboard@gmail.com and you will receive instructions on how to do so.
Patriotism and Reflection
New Amphitheater Brings Extended Concert Season to Lenape Park Visitors to Perkasie’s Lenape Park will have noticed the town’s new amphitheater taking shape, and can look forward to twice as many free Summer Concerts this year. “We are excited to bring Perkasie’s popular, free Summer Concert Series to the new Lenape Park amphitheater” said Aaron Clark, Councilman and Chair of the Borough’s Park & Rec Committee, “We’re running a lot more concerts this year, and we’re looking forward to expanded Parks & Recreation programming, including exercise classes and performances.” All concerts begin at 7pm at the new amphitheater, which is located on Constitution Avenue opposite the Perkasie Square shopping center. The season opens with face painters, a henna artist, outdoor games, balloon twisting, ice cream, popcorn and community fun when Perkasie Borough Council host “The Nerds” at the amphitheater’s Grand Opening event on June 15th. The lineup for the rest of the season is as follows: June 22nd, The Large Flowerheads; June 29th, The House of Hamill; July 6th, All Revv’d Up; July 13th, Rave On; July 15th, Moss Henry and the Bryophytes; July 20th, The Other Brothers; July 22nd, Quarter To Five Jazz Quartet; July 27th, The Quakertown Band; July 29th, Rootsetters; August 3rd, Gypsy Funk Squad; August 10th, Fuse Box. The Borough reserves August 17th and August
24th as Rain Date reschedules for inclement weather. Parking is available at Lenape Park and in the shopping center across the street, although visitors are encouraged to observe and respect the “Business Parking Only” signs in the lot. Perkasie and Sellersville residents are encouraged to take a stroll to the evening concerts rather than driving. Borough staff and engineers have been working on plans, budgets and site challenges for the amphitheater since 2017 when Perkasie won the impressive concrete structure in a competition run by Oldcastle Infrastructure. Additional funding for the engineering, excavation, footers and improvements to the surrounding area, including new restrooms, was provided by a Bucks County Open Space grant. Perkasie’s extended Summer Concert Season was made possible through donations from a number of local businesses. The Borough extends thanks to A&T Chevrolet-Subaru, Begley Carlin & Mandio, Dunkin’ Perkasie, Grace Inspired Ministries, Grim Biehn & Thatcher, McDonalds Perkasie, Charles J. Ozeck CPA, and Weber Kracht & Chellew. More information about Perkasie’s Summer Concert Series can be found at perkasieborough.org or call (215) 257-5065.
Hundreds of people gathered around the War Memorial in Quakertown’s Memorial Park for the annual Memorial Day ceremony to remember and honor local heroes who gave their lives in the service of the United States. The yearly commemoration began with a parade through town, culminating at the War Memorial on Mill Street. Members of the American Legion Post #242 and John Rivers Memorial VFW Post #11322 presided over the ceremony that featured local government officials. (below left) VFW Post Commander Paul Gerhart with 2022 Poppy Queen Cece Grillo (below right) Quakertown High School 9th graders Elijah Thomas and Taylor Kletzing won the annual American Legion school awards. photos by michele buono
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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church Meets at HIghland Park Dining Hall 415 Highland Park Road Sellersville, PA 18960 484-523-3333 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Tom Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf Christ Church United Church of Christ 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! Christ’s Lutheran Church 1 Luther Lane Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-536-3193 christselca@verizon.net www.christslutheran.com Interim Pastor: Rev. Susan Lang 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church. Find us on Facebook! Church of the Incarnation 44 S. 8th Street Quakertown, PA 18951 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!
First United Church of Christ 151 S. Fourth Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4447 info@firstUCC.net Facebook.com/FirstUCCQuakertown Co-Pastors: Douglas & Joyce Donigian Associate Pastor: Jon Bauman Join us in person Sundays 9:15am Join us online at www.firstUCC.net. Community Lunch 2nd Saturday Drive through pickup 9am. Community Dinner 3rd Thursday 5:30pm (eat in). every 3rd Thursday 5:30pm Good News Church 424 Juniper Street Quakertown, PA 18951 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. Grace Bible Fellowship Church 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N. Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Sr. Pastor: Ron Kohl Sunday School for all ages. 10:10am Morning Worship, Small group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30pm; Tues: Ladies Bible Study 9:45am; Wed: AWANA (2 yrs - 6th grade) & Teens for Christ 6:30pm, Adult prayer meeting 6:45pm Juniper Street Bible Church 317 Juniper Street Quakertown, PA 18951 267-373-9115 Pastor: Bob Stevenson www.juniperstreetbiblechurch.org Sunday worship 10am (also watch live on our Facebook page), Tuesday 7pm Bible study and prayer. We offer an invitation to you. Come and worship with us. Morning Star Fellowship 429 S. 9th Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-529-6422 Pastors: John & Theresa Decker www.mstarqtown.org Sunday Services at 9 am and 11 am. Our cafe is open with free coffee. Children’s Ministries provided. Celebrate Recovery on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Student Ministries on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Weekly Connections. For updates and schedule changes, check our website.
Palisades Community Bible Church 8730 Easton Road Revere, PA 18953 610-847-2637 secretary@pcbchurch.com www.pcbchurch.com Pastor: Rev. Corbin Seltzer, Jr. Sunday School (all ages) 9:30am, Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am, Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:00pm, Men & Ladies’ Bible Studies - see website. “Walk by Faith.” II Cor. 5:7 Quakertown United Methodist Church 1875 Freier Road Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Rev. Richard K. Brown II Sunday schedule: Worship 8:30 am, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11 am Communion first Sunday of each month. Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker) Main St at Mill Rd & Park Ave Quakertown, PA 18951 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. Isidore Roman Catholic Church 2545 West Pumping Station Rd Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 536-4389 Pastor: Rev. Kenneth C. Brabazon izzyparoff@comcast.net www.stisidores.org Sunday Masses - 5:00pm Saturday evenings; 7:00am, 9:00am, & 11:00am on Sunday mornings; 1:00pm in Spanish Sunday afternoons St. John’s Lutheran Church 4 South Main Street • PO Box 459 Richlandtown, PA 18955 215-536-5027 Admin@stjohnsrpa.org www.stjohnsrpa.org Pastor: Rev Dr. David A Genszler In person worship service Sunday at 9:30 am, Watch our Worship Service anytime on stjohnsrpa.org/sermon or on Facebook. Activity Center Rentals Open, Capacity 125, call 215-536-5027 to book.
St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 18968 (GPS Quakertown 18951) 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler Outdoor Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Sundays in tree-lined grove across from the church, weather permitting (inside if not), June 19Sept. 4. Bring lawn chairs; Live-streamed on Facebook; video available on website.. 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 stpaulsqtown@gmail.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, PA 18960 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Trudy Irving stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Sunday Worship 10:15 in Sanctuary Springfield Mennonite Church 1905 Pleasant View Road Coopersburg PA 18036 267-999-1404 Pastor: Joseph Wames pastorjoe@springfieldmennonite.org www.springfieldmennonite.org Join us at 10:15a Sunday Mornings for a Blended Worship Service, Multi-generational, loving congregation. Biblically and Doctrinally Sound. Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Avenue Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 536.4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Dayle Malloy 9 a.m. Traditional service, 11 a.m. Contemporary Service, 10: 15 a.m. Sunday School, Handicap accessible, Family Friendly, Dynamic Music Ministry, Living God’s Love for All
American Legion Post 242 Update Words that Change Everything BY PASTOR JON BAUMAN When I was growing up, there was a popular phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. We usually would say this phrase to ourselves to try to convince us that the words of bullies didn’t harm us at all. But as adults, many of us realize that words actually do hurt, and sometimes words can do more harm than a physical wound. Words are powerful, and words can change everything. But they can also change everything for the better because they are so powerful. The sermon on the mount in Matthew 5-7 is a recorded sermon that Jesus preached that covers many different things about the nature of God, our relationship with God, and our relationship with other people. The sermon contains words that change everything. Words that change everything we think we know about God, neighbor, enemy, government, authority, religion, religious leaders, and ourselves. Jesus’ teachings were not received to be positive and nonthreatening; they were words that contained a message that got him killed.
Here are some examples: “Blessed are the poor, grieving, meek, hungry, thirsty, merciful, pure, peacemakers, and persecuted…” “You are the salt of the earth…but if you lose what brings enrichment to those around you, what good is it?” “You’ve heard it said, ‘eye for an eye’, but I say turn the other cheek, and love your enemies.” “Some make a spectacle of praying in public, but I tell you to pray in your closet, and close the door.” “You cannot serve both God and wealth” “Don’t judge your neighbor for a speck in their eye when you have a log in yours...get right with God, and help your neighbor”. “Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who builds his house on sand”. The message and mission of Jesus has changed, and is changing, everything. I encourage our community to read Matthew 5-7 together within this month. Jon Bauman is the associate pastor at First United Church of Christ in Quakertown. Reach him at jbauman@firstucc.net.
By the time you read this article our Memorial Day Service will be another memory in our history of services dedicated to those who served and those who “Gave Their All.” My hope is that the weather was favorable and that many of our area residents came out to share this moment of remembrance with us. After all, the day is known as Memorial Day and not first holiday of summer. This year our Honor Guard team and Chaplain David Ellis went out to area cemeteries the Saturday prior to Memorial Day to fire 3 volleys and say a word of thanks as well as a prayer over the graves of those veterans who answered their “Final Taps.” Will there be flags on their graves? This year we are once again, as in 2020, are on the edge of having NO FLAGS on our Upper Bucks County graves in time for this very important day. Today (5-24-22), I checked with the person who goes down to Doylestown for our allotment of flags for our Post (they number near 2000), and he mentioned that we might get flags later this week. We have quite a few cemeteries to visit to place flags and it takes many hands to help. In the past we have had scouts, church and civic groups, and persons who called just to volunteer. It still
takes many hours and we plan on a period of at least 10-12 days prior to start flag placement. Union Cemetery is usually our biggest at over 500 flags. The Wednesday before Memorial Day is when we organize our help for that cemetery. It is Tuesday and no flags are to be found! Last week I traveled to our place in Cameron County and all along Route 80 the cemeteries were adorned with flags. Little Cameron County with less than 5000 permanent residents had all their community cemeteries colored by Old Glory. I hope that my beloved Bucks County looks into this situation to correct it for future years. All gave some, some gave all! Let us never forget them. Just a reminder, the tickets for the Veteran’s Drawing have been sent out and all members should have received them. Mark you calendar for June 25th to attend this drawing. Who knows, you might be the one to draw your or your buddies number for one of the many prizes. I wrote about this last month and encourage all to attend. Don’t forget to send in your tickets with a check before the deadline. Good Luck! As always, God Bless America and those who served! ~ Dick Helm
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2022 Toyota Sienna While not everyone wants or needs an SUV or crossover, even though the new ones offer three row seating for a family of four or more, there is a tried and true alternative, and it’s offered with AWD. That’s exactly what Toyota offers with their Sienna AWD minivan. And as an added benefit, Sienna is now offered in hybrid form with very impressive fuel economy for a 4,725-pound vehicle. Sienna is offered in LE, XLE, XSE AWD, Limited AWD, Woodland Edition and tested top-tier Platinum AWD. So designed, the Sienna AWD has a certain SUV flair with its massive grille and sloping roofline. Sienna’s interior can offer seating for eight or seven if opting for captain’s chairs in the second row. The cockpit comes with sumptuous heated/cooled leather seats, a large jet-like console with 9-inch infotainment display serving the satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Wi-Fi connectivity, climate selections and rearview camera with overhead revolving perimeter scan. Beneath the console is a handy 14x19-inch shelf to stow a purse or other small items. A burly gear shift controls the CVT transmission and it’s flanked by a mode switch for Normal, Eco and Sport driving modes. There’s also an EV switch to propel the Sienna on electric power only for short distances. When selecting modes, they display on the 9-inch screen and in different color combinations. There’s also an Acoustic Vehicle alerting system to notify nearby pedestrians of an approaching hybrid vehicle.
Heated second row captain’s chairs come with a Long-Slide feature that has 25 inches of travel. They can slide backward to touch the third-row seat if more leg room is needed for extra tall passengers. And slide forward for third row access. Sienna’s side doors slide fore/aft remotely as does the rear hatch gate that can also be opened by a wave of a foot beneath the rear bumper. Back in the cargo area, there’s an 11-inch deep bin for grocery bags or gear and where the third-row seat folds down into it. With the third-row seats up there’s 33.5 cubic feet of
cargo space, 75.2 with them folded and 101.0 with the second row flipped. It, like the entire interior, is hugely spacious and can hold a mountain bike with the front wheel removed and stacked atop the bike. As for the powertrain, Sienna AWD Platinum comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that couples to a single electric motor for FWD versions and two motors for the AWD models with one of the motors powering the rear axle. The engine is boosted via a nickel metal hydride battery pack that comes with a 10-year, 150K mile warranty. Combined with the gasoline engine, there’s 245-hp total system output that earns EPA mileage estimates of 35 city, 36-highway mpg with the CVT transmission. So powered, Sienna has a tow capacity of up to 3,500 pounds.
Driving wise, Sienna hugs the road ever so compliantly and despite its bulk, parks rather easily with a 38.3 turning radius. It rides smoothly and quietly on 18-inch Bridgestone tires. Sienna comes standard with a host of safety features such as Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, full-speed radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist (keeps the van between the road lines), lane tracing assist, blind spot monitoring and more. Optional items include rear seat entertainment system ($1,415); 11.8-inch videophoto display and wireless headphones; by christopher betz 1500w inverter ($300); digital rearview mirror w/Homelink ($200); carpeted floor mats ($220); and delivery ($1,175) that took the base price of $50,460 to a bottom line of $53,770. All hybrid components are covered by an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty in addition to the standard coverage. Minivans remain the vehicle of choice for a large family and with Sienna’s AWD capability, it’s a compelling choice for yearround, inclement weather transportation. Nick Hromiak is an automotive enthusiast and freelance writer. We look forward to bringing you his new column each month. He can be reached at nhromiak@verizon.net.
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How Women Can Prepare for Retirement When our parents retired, living to 75 amounted to a nice long life, and Social Security was often supplemented by a pension. The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that today’s average 65-year-old woman will live to age 86½. Given these projections, it appears that a retirement of 20 years or longer might be in your future.1 Are you prepared for a 20-year retirement? How about a 30-year or even 40-year retirement? Don’t laugh; it could happen. The Society of Actuaries predicts that an average healthy woman that reaches age 65 has a 44% chance of living past 90, and a 22% chance of living to be older than 95.2 Start with good questions. How can you draw retirement income from what you’ve saved? How might you create other income streams to complement Social Security? And what are some ways you can protect your retirement savings and other financial assets? Enlist a financial professional. The right person can give you some good ideas, especially one who understands the challenges women face in saving for retirement. These may include income inequality or time out of the workforce due to childcare or eldercare. It could also mean helping you maintain financial equilibrium in the wake of divorce or the death of a spouse. Invest strategically. If you are in your fifties, you have less time to make back any big investment losses than you once did. So, protecting what you have may be a priority. At the same time, the possibility of a retirement lasting up to 30 or
40 years will require a good understanding of your risk tolerance and overall goals. Consider extended care coverage. Women have longer average life expectancies than men and may require significant periods of eldercare. Medicare is no substitute for extended care insurance; it only covers a few weeks of nursing home care, and that may only apply under special circumstances. Extended care coverage can provide financial relief if the need arises.3 Claim Social Security benefits carefully. If your career and health permit, delaying Social Security can be a wise move. If you wait until full retirement age to claim your benefits, you could receive larger Social Security payments as a result. For every year you wait to claim Social Security past your full retirement age up until age 70, your monthly payments get about 8% larger.4 Retire with a strategy. As you face retirement, a financial professional who understands your unique goals can help you design an approach that can serve you well for years to come. 1. SSA.gov, 2021 2. LongevityIllustrator.org, 2021. Life expectancy estimates assume average health, non-smoker, and a retirement age of
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3. Medicare.gov, 2021 4. SSA.gov, 2021
This article was submitted by Bob Podraza of Robert James Investments at 1313 West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-583-5013 or at robertjamesinvestments.com
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2022
June is Rose Month!
Can All Dogs Swim? Is swimming a natural instinct for all dogs? The answer is, heck no! It seems like it should be but it isn’t. If we hold a dog just above the water, they will automatically start cranking their paws in that familiar pedaling motion, also known as the doggie paddle. Most people believe that all dogs are born with the ability to swim. This can be a very deadly misconception! Approximately 4,000 dogs drown in our own backyard pools every year. There are three types of dogs when it comes to swimming: those who can swim, those who can swim but need help, and those who have the unique ability to sink like a rock. There are different types of the dogs who, try as they might, just aren’t built for it. Breeds with large boxy chests (Saint Bernard and Doberman Pinscher), shorter hind legs (Corgi and Dachshund). In some cases, the water can be dangerous due to their physical attributes such as a short snout or brachycephalic breeds (Bulldog or Boxer), may also have difficulty breathing or keeping their airways above the water. They can enjoy the fun but all of these dogs should be under constant supervision.
Using a well-fitted dog life vest is your best bet in trying to keep your dog safe whether you’re near the pool, at the beach, or boating. We know most water loving dog breeds including Retrievers, Spaniels, Poodles, Setters and Newfoundlands, take to the water like a fish. But there are always exceptions to that rule. I have met plenty of dogs who should love the water, but they don’t. If your dog is just not into water, that’s okay it’s not for all dogs. The most important thing to remember is to never force your dog into water. Force creates fear, and fear is no fun for your dog, or you. Some dogs need to be taught to swim. Always start slowly with your dog. Never just throw the dog in the water to find out if he can or can’t swim! You have to supervise them by starting in shallow water where they can stand before moving to the deep end. Reward your dog with treats for just taking a step forward or even letting him get his feet wet. If your dog is just not into water, that’s okay too. Don’t push the issue. It’s not for all dogs.. Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI, owner and instructor for Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC, Quakertown. She www.molassescreekdogtraining.com
Roses are in full bloom and it’s time to watch out for the most common Rose pests and diseases. Roses are heavy feeders and demand lots of water. Keeping your roses healthy keeps them more able to fend off pests and diseases. Three of the most common pests are Aphids, Roseslug sawflies and Japanese Beetles. APHIDS - Many species of aphids feed on roses but the most common is the rose aphid (Macrosiphum rosae). Rose aphids are tiny pear-shaped, soft-bodied pink or green insects found in clusters on new growths of buds, leaves and stems. Aphids use their piercingsucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap. Aphids reproduce rapidly so it is important to treat the plant before the infestation can cause more damage. Spray with a strong spray of water regularly to dislodge as many as possible. Aphids have many natural enemies such as Ladybird Beetles, Lacewings, and Parasitic Wasps. These beneficial insects often keep aphids in check. Be careful using insecticides as they can also kill the aphids natural predators. SAWFLIES - There are three species of sawflies that attack roses: The Roseslug sawfly (Endelomyia aethiops), the Bristly roseslug (Cladius difformis) and the Curled roseslug
(Allantus cinctus). Adults of all three species are non-stinging members of the wasp family. The larvae look like caterpillars but are not. Rose sawfly larvae are approximately ½” long and are yellow-green with yellow heads. The Bristly roseslug larvae is about 5/8” long with long stout bristles. The Curled roseslug larvae are metallic green with white dots, grayishwhite undersides and have yellow-brown heads. All three species of larvae skeletonize leaves and in severe infestations can defoliate entire stems. Roseslugs generally feed at night. Check rose stems and buds regularly. Light infestations can be controlled by hand-picking and destroying the larvae. They can also be removed by spraying water. Once dislodged they are unable to crawl back up onto the plant. JAPANESE BEETLES - Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica) are the most recognized beetles that feed on roses. They feed during the
day and are readily recognizable due to their metallic green body and large size (1/2” long). Japanese Beetles have chewing mouthparts and feed on leaves, buds and flowers. Hand-picking them is the most effective nonchemical method of control. Flick them into a jar of soapy water. Japanese Beetle Traps are not recommended as they can actually attract this pest to your garden. BLACK SPOT – Black spot is one of the most common rose diseases. It most often appears after spells of wet warm weather in spring. Black spot is caused by the fungus (Diplocarpon rosae). Symptoms will appear as circular black spots on leaves which become surrounded by a yellow area. Severely infected plants may lose their leaves and have stunted or fewer blooms.. Cultural and mechanical practices include removing infected leaves as they appear. Water on the soil not on the foliage. New plants should be planted in full sun and planted enough apart to promote good airflow. ROSE ROSETTE DISEASE – Rose rosette disease (RRV) is caused by the Rose rosette virus (RRV) and is spread by the rose leaf curl mite (Phylocoptes fructiplilus). This is an
untreatable disease which will eventually kill the plant. Infected branches exhibit reddened terminal growth. Stems will have an unusual amount of thorns and leaves become distorted. Lateral branches may create a witch’s broom symptom similar to glyphosate damage. Remove any infected plant, or bag for trash. RRV is a systemic disease and it can quickly move from one rose plant to other adjacent rose plants. For information about other pests and diseases of roses, and chemical treatments review the following resources. tinyurl.com/2p9942bt tinyurl.com/26wjhfr2 Our Home Garden/Watershed hotline is open for the season! Trained Master Gardeners and Master Watershed Stewards are on staff Monday thru Friday, 9 to 12 and 1 to 4. You can call 267-483-2020 or email Bucksmg@psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!
Great Day for Arts Alive! Festival, Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk Hello everyone! Well I feel like I have been in a prison. I wasn’t allowed to go to Arts Alive because of the horrible heat. My human said its because she loves me. I ride in a princess carriage so I should have been able to go. My favorite neighbor, Miss Shelia came back and told us that some of you dragged your dog
along and made them WALK on the HOT pavement!! I think everyone who did that should be made to walk barefoot on the next day that is 90 degrees. If your dog is with you on a hot day only stop to talk when your dog can rest in the shade AND on the grass. THINK PEOPLE THINK!! Love Brandy
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Downtown Quakertown played host to Quakertown Alive!’s Arts Alive! Festival photos by michele buono as well as Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk event to fund pancreatic cancer research. photos by ken sutliff
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Buckygrams: Wood Thrush, Carolina Wren, Gray Catbird, Oriole, Song Sparrow, House Finch, Veery, American Robin, Mockingbird, Grosbeak, Tanager, Starling Hidden Message: “Singing birds brighten our lives.” Bucky Block: LOnce in a while.
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Gutter Guys - Now Hiring Full Time Positions for Installers and Estimators. Call 215996-9976The Proper Brewing Co - Hiring Dishwasher, Host, Cooks, and Bartender. Must be available weekends. Contact: kris@theproperbrewing.com or stop in at 117 W. Broad Street,Quakertown Quakertown Parks & Rec K.I.D.S. Camp Counselors, Counselors in Training, Community Pool Lifeguards. CIT is volunteer position, others start at $11/hr. quakertownrec.com 267-3727275, amiller@quakertown.org
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