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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2018
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? November 2
Bag Bingo 7pm (opens 6pm) at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 N Main St, $20/ adv, $25/door. Raffles, silent auction. Kitchen is open, no outside food/drinks. Tkts: 267374-7762 or bucks58fire.com Free Snow Sports Event 7pm-10pm (open 6pm) at Shelly Fire Co, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. Live auction, refreshments. upperbucksskiclub.com
November 3
Veteran Outreach Expo 9am-2pm for Veterans/spouses. Learn your benefits & have all your questions answered. (Senior HandsOn Workshop 10:45-11:45am) Amer. Legion, 315 North St, Doylestown. 215-603-2545, doylestownpost210.org 1st Annual Fall Festival 12noon-3:30pm at St. Isidore Church, 2545 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown. Live music, Bounce House, pony rides, ice cream, face painting, basket raffle, more. ‘Reading Goes to the Dogs’ 2pm-3:30pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. Kids invited to come read to certified therapy dogs. 215-536-3306. Quakertown Lion’s Club Hoagie Sale at QNB downtown or Country Square while supplies last. Italian or Turkey $5 each. Quakertown Bridal Stroll 4pm-7pm on West Broad St, Quakertown. Chat w/wedding professionals in their bridal boutiques. Free event w/many great prizes. Email quakertownbridalstroll@gmail.com with questions or to register. St. Isidore School Trivia Night 7pm-10pm at 603 W Broad St, Quakertown. BYOB & snacks. Pizza & water will be served. Tkts: $25/pp. Team tables available in advance w/8+ ticket purchase. scheligafamily@ gmail.com or 215-536-6052 2018 Author Expo-Bucks Co Free Library. Authors & their books available for discussion. Books for all ages. 1pm-3pm at Bensalem Library, 3700 Hulmeville Rd. Complete line up of authors at each location, visit website at buckslib.org Quarter Auction (open 12noon) at Richlandtown Fire Co, 125 S Main St, Richlandtown. $5 entrance fee includes one auction paddle. Add’l paddles $1 each. Refreshments available. Ham Supper 4pm-7pm. Bazaar, Bake & SERRV Sale. $11/adults, $5/ages 6-12. Lower Saucon UCC, 1375 Third Ave, Hellertown. 610-838-8821 ‘A Night w/Patsy Cline’ featuring Cathi Rhodes, 7pm-9pm at Quakertown American Legion Post, 610 E Broad St, Quakertown. Open to the public. Harvest Festival 12noon-4pm at River of Life Church, 3434 Durham Rd, Doylestown. Soup Day 11am-2pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. Qts/$7, eat in meals available. Order quarts of soup on Soup Day, 215-249-3740. Hot Roast Beef Sandwich Dinner 3:30pm7pm or sold out. All-U-Can-Eat! $9/adults, $5/ ages 5-12. Take-out available. Zion Lutheran, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill. Info: 215-538-7911 day of
November 3 & 4
BC SPCA Yard Sale 12noon-3pm both days at 60 Reservoir Rd, Quakertown. New & gently used pet supplies, baked goods, more. CASH only! Info: 267-347-4674 November 4 – Daylight Saving Time Ends Buckets of Cheer Bingo (must be 21) doors open 11:30am. West End Fire Co, 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown. Tkts: $30/adv, $35/door. Call 267-772-1417 or 215-536-6130. Food/ refreshments available! 50/50 Raffle & more. Springtown Firehouse Breakfast 8am12:30pm at 3010 Rte 212. $7.50/adults, $4.50/ages 5-8. S. V. Lions Breakfast 8am-12:30pm. Se-Wy-Co Fire Co Social Hall, Rte 378, Lower Saucon Twp. sauconvalleylions.org Addiction Seminar: Educate, Equip & Empower. 1pm-4pm at Salem Mennonite Church, 41 E Cherry Rd, Quakertown. 215-536-1223, salemmennonite.org
Penny Bingo 1:30pm at St. Luke’s Old William’s Church, 20 Church Rd, Hellertown. 610-838-0897.
November 5
Job Fair 8am-3pm at You’ve Got Maids, 93 S West End Blvd, Suite 101, Quakertown. Apple Dumpling Sale for Trumbauersville Fire Co. Orders due by Nov 5, Pick-up on Nov 15. Order at 215-536-1998 or bucks58fire.com
November 6
Election Day Annual Election Day Bazaar 10am-1pm (lunch 11am-1pm) MorningStar Moravian Church, 234 S Main St, Coopersburg. 610-282-1908.
November 7
“Christmas in the Air” at Hunterdon Hills sponsored by Eastern UB Seniors in Ottsville. Cost/$62.50. Drive yourself or carpool to arrive by 11am. Sign up by 10/7. Call 610-847-8178 or 610-847-2305.
November 8
Storytime on the Road 10:30am at A&T Chevrolet, 801 Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. Wear comfy clothes & check out 2019 cars & trucks. 215-257-9718 Free Memory Care Workshop 6pm-8pm at Doylestown Free Library, 150 S Pine St. Experts on hand discuss topics of mental fitness & memory impairment like Alzheimer’s. Regis: Michelle 215-348-0332 x1115 or wexlerm@buckslib.org
November 9
FREE Lunch for Veterans (non-Vet guests $2/pp) Must register by Nov 2. Pennridge Community Ctr, Rtes 113 & 152, Silverdale. 215-453-7027 2018 Veterans Day Program 10am sharp (arrive no later than 9:50am) at Palisades Middle School, 4710 Durham Rd, Kintnersville. Enter at Main Doors of school. Held by Upper Bucks Joint Veterans Organization. 215-536-1434 Fall Dinner/Silent Auction 6pm-10pm at Saucon Valley Community Ctr. Prizes: 3-nights in Costa Rica, Coach Purse, more. Details: 610-838-0722.
November 9 & 10
Art Exhibition & Sale of works by Bucks Co artist Blake Nixon (Fri 1pm-4pm) (Sat 9am-2pm) at Richland Library, 44 S Main St, Quakertown. All proceeds will go to the estate of Blake Nixon. 267-772-0770
November 10
“Dead Man Talking” documentary (One cowboy’s stand for freedom & the Constitution) 11am-2pm at Holiday Inn Express, 1918 John Fries Hwy (Rte 663) Quakertown. Free admission, limited seating. RSVP 267-371-0490. Free Community Turkey Dinner 12noon4pm at Perkasie Mennonite Church, 320 W Chestnut St, Perkasie. All welcome, come with a friend. 215-257-3117, PerkMenno.net Paper Airplane Rally 2pm-4pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Try to make & decorate the best airplane. Best for grades K-6. All ages welcome! 215-257-9718 Annual Ham Dinner 4:30pm-7pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, Quakertown. $10/adults, $4/ages 4-10. Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner 4pm-7pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd (GPS Quakertown). Takeout available. $12/adults, $5/ages 7-12, free/6 & under. Pay at door. 215-536-0734 ‘Crooners & Queens Drag Show’ (open 6:30pm) at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Ave. Tkts: $10/adv, $15/door. Music from 1920-1959. Eventbrite Tkts: 51169321819. Facebook: gigientertainment. Holiday Open House 1pm-3pm at County Line Landscape Nursery, 811 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. Holiday Craft Show 9am-3pm at Dublin Fire Co, Rte 313 & Rickert Rd, Dublin. Vendor/ info: 215-249-3099. 2018 Author Expo-Bucks Co Free Library. Authors & their books available for discussion. Books for all ages highlighted. 1pm-3pm at Doylestown Library, 150 S Pine St. Complete line up of authors at each location, visit website at buckslib.org
44th Annual BC Country Gentlemen Chorus & Quartets Show. Game show theme! Tkts: $15/adv, $18/door. Lenape Middle School, 313 W State St, Doylestown. 570-543-2224 or buckscountybarbership@gmail.com All-U-Can-Eat Ham & Roast Beef Dinner 4pm-7pm at Trinity UCC, 1990 Rte 212, Pleasant Valley. $12/adults, $5.50/ages 6-12. Free under age 6. Take-outs $1 extra. November 10 & 11 Subaru Adopt-a-Palooza (Sat 10am-4pm) (Sun 12pm-4pm) at Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown. Reduced fees: puppies $150, dogs $50, cats $10. Helpful to do application online prior to visit. lastchanceranch.org, 215-538-2510
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November 11
AARP meeting 1pm at Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2163 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. Speaker: Shelly Lewis, Bucks Co Health Dept.
Veterans Day FREE Veterans Day Breakfast 8am-11am (non-Vets $5 donation) at American Legion Post 255, 75 N Main St, Sellersville. Veterans Day Bus Trip to Washington D.C. $50/pp. Leave 7am, Return 10pm. Sponsored by Vietnam Vets of America. Call Frank 215-679-7770. Open House ‘Touring the c1800s Strassburger Farmstead’ 1:30pm-4pm, 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pk, Sellersville. Recently placed on Natl Register Historic Places. Mini tours of the 3 buildings. Free, donations welcome, 267-614-9174 Cash Bingo (open 12noon) at Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Ctr, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. $15/20 games. Door prizes, 50/50, light lunch available. 610-847-8178. Designer Purse Bingo (open 12noon) at Benner Hall in Richlandtown. Tkts: $25/adv, $30/door. Call 267-227-0186 or email quakertownoutreach@gmail.com Fall Fashion Show 12noon-3pm at Indian Valley Country Club, 650 Bergey Rd, Telford. Tkts: $30. Call Ebby 215-257-7695.
November 13
Basket Raffle (open 6pm, drawing 7pm) Themed baskets, prizes, etc. $10/25 tkts. Kitchen open. Trinity UCC, 1990 Rte 212, Pleasant Valley. 610-216-7185, trinityuccpa.com Trumbauersville Fire Company’s 2018 Gun/ Cash Lottery. Tkts: $10 ea or $25 for 3. Daily drawings, chance to win a shotgun, rifle, handgun or cash. Info/tkts: Trevor 215-239-5883 or bucks58fire.com
Springfield Twp Hist. Soc. program: Engraved The Meanings Behind 19th c Tombstone Symbols. 2pm at Schoolhouse, 2165 Rte 212, Pleasant Valley (GPS Coopersburg) Free, public is invited. Info: tschane2@verizon.net. Evening Vespers 5pm-6pm at St. John’s UCC, 538 E Thomas St, Coopersburg. Quiet, prayerful experience. “Gratitude” music by Steve Guyger (harmonica player, singer/songwriter) Free will offering, info: 610-282-3310 or 267-221-8915.
November 19
November 20
Adelphia Gateway Pipeline Project discussion about proposed Compressor Station on Rich Hill Rd in West Rockhill Twp. 7pm-9pm at Springtown Rod & Gun Club, 3146 Rtes 212 & 412. All welcome!
November 22
Thanksgiving Day FREE Thanksgiving Dinner 12noon at St. Michael’s Lutheran, 25 E Church St, Sellersville. RSVP 215-257-6040. To volunteer, call 215-257-4349.
November 24
Small Biz Saturday Small Business Saturday Sale at Pennridge Community Ctr Thrift Shop. Great Christmas items! Hotdogs & refreshments available to buy. Rtes 113 & 152, Silverdale. 215-453-7027.
November 25
Craft & Vendor Event 11am-3pm at Springtown Fire Co, 3010 Rte 212, Springtown. Light food & drinks sold. 610-346-8383, 610-346-7730.
November 27
Yoga Storytime w/Jess 10:15am-11am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Bring water & comfy clothes. Yoga mat or towel recommended. Best for ages 4-6, all ages welcome.215-257-9718
November 14
Thanksgiving Party w/George Bruneio at UB Activity Ctr, Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. $12/buffet & party 11:30am, $6/party only pay at door. Donate can or box of food. RSVP by Nov 9 so we can prepare. 215-536-3066
November 16
Harvest Dinner Dance 6pm-11pm (6-8pm buffet). $22/buffet & dance w/reservations, $12/dance only. Pennridge Community Ctr, Rtes 113 & 152, Silverdale. 215-453-7027.
November 17
Guitar music w/Rolly Brown & Mark Cosgrove at Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse, 320 W Chestnut St, Perkasie. Open 7pm, Tkt sales at door $12, $10, $6, free (by age). Desserts/drinks avail. Wheelchair access. Info: PerkMenno.net Palm Schwenkfelder Church Holiday Bazaar, 9am-2pm at 833 Gravel Pike, Palm, PA. Varied crafters/vendors, baked goods, much more. Lite lunch available by 9:30am. Collecting non-food items. Info/questions: Joanne 215-679-3103 2018 Author Expo-Bucks Co Free Library. Authors & their books available for discussion. 1pm-3pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. Complete line up of authors at each location, visit website at buckslib.org Fall Music Festival (opens 6pm) at Faith UCC, Rte 378, Center Valley. Singers, songwriters, instrumentalists. Food, desserts avail. $5/adult, $2.50/age 12 & under. 610-282-3939 ‘Take a Hike Day’ 2pm at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Naturalist will lead the hike. Dress for the weather! Inclement weather cancels event. 215-345-7860, peacevalleynaturecenter.org
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2018
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? November 29
Storytime on the Road 10:30am at Per Diem Workspace, 528 W Market St, Perkasie. Stories, songs, fun. Wear comfy clothes & move & groove with your children. All ages welcome! 215-257-9718
November 30
Christmas Tree Lighting Festival 6pm8pm, downtown Quakertown. 215-536-2273, quakertownalive.com
December 1
Flea Mkt/Bake Sale 8am-2pm at UB Activity Ctr, Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. $10/table, kitchen open. 5K Reindeer Run & Fun Walk 8am at Generations, 259 N Second St, Souderton. 215-723-5841 generationsofiv.org Holiday Bazaar 9am-2pm at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 N Main St. Limited indoor vendor spaces available at $20 ea. Info/reserve: nohrberg@bucks58fire.com or 267-575-0866. America’s Oldest Tree Lighting in Perkasie Tinicum PTA Holiday Mkt 9am-2pm at Tinicum Elementary School in Pipersville. Music, food, kids activities. Vendors wanted! 856-261-2611.
December 2
3rd Annual Holiday Basket Bingo (open 11:30am) Sellersville Fire House, 2 N Main
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St. Baskets, pottery, wrought iron filled to top. Tkts include lunch, $20/adv, $25/door. sfdbasketbingo@yahoo.com or 215-257-4028. All must have a ticket! St. John’s UCC Cantata Choir, ‘Voices of Christmas’, prelude begins 7pm at Rte 212 & Main St, Richlandtown. Free will offering accepted. Snow date 12/16. Quakertown Christmas House Tours, 215-536-2273, quakertownalive.com
December 7, 8, 9
Kringle Christmas Shoppe (Fri/Sat 10am6pm) (Sun 10am-4pm) at Haycock Twp Community Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. Free admiss., 40+ participants. Baked goods, Hotdogs w/sauerkraut! Music, raffles, more.
December 9
West End Fire Company Holds Open House, Fire Prevention Demonstrations
BY MIKE GRAZIANO
October is a busy month for many. With Autumn finally in full swing, members of fire departments across the country participate in fire prevention which usually falls on the second week of the month. Many local departments in the Upper Bucks area hosted open houses and took part in fire prevention demonstrations at local schools. The West End Fire Company, a division of the Quakertown Fire Department, hosted its annual fire prevention and open house event on October 14th. This event showcased a multitude of demonstrations by firefighters, including a vehicle rescue demonstration and a car fire demonstration as well as a plethora of different fire trucks on display from surrounding departments. Also on hand was the Bucks County Sheriff’s
Department offering free child fingerprinting IDs. Some of the other organizations that were there are: Quakertown Borough Police Department, St. Luke’s Emergency Transport Services, and the Bucks County Hazmat Team. The Quakertown Fire Department is comprised of 2 stations, one of which is located at 5th & Broad Streets in the downtown business district and also at Park Avenue and Main Street in the borough’s west end. The department is 100% volunteer and along with many of the other departments in the Upper Bucks area are always looking for volunteers to join their teams. If you are interested in helping your community by joining your local fire department, please reach out to them for further details.
St. John’s UCC Cantata Choir, ‘Voices of Christmas’, prelude begins 7pm at Rte 212 & Main St, Richlandtown. Free will offering accepted. Snow date 12/16.
December 12
Christmas Party w/Jeff Ross at UB Activity Ctr, Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. $12/buffet & party 11:30am, $6/ party only pay at door. Welcome to share your Christmas cookies. RSVP by Dec 7 so we can prepare. 215-536-3066
photo by mike graziano
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Trolley Barn Public Market to Feature Lower Saucon Estate Winery Black River Farms will bring its Lower Saucon Township estate wines to downtown Quakertown’s newest destination, the Trolley Barn Public market set to open in 2019. Andy Warner, owner of Black River Farms, and Chris LaBonge, Trolley Barn Public Market developer, confirmed the agreement, which is the first of three anchor businesses signed for the massive redevelopment project in downtown Quakertown. “We’re looking forward to bringing the first wine bar to Quakertown,” Warner said. He and wife Kris Warner established Black River farms in 2010. The pair’s locally produced line-up includes Chardonnay and Lemberger – along with its signature Chambourcin, a French American hybrid grape, which is a consistent and abundant performer, thriving in Pennsylvania’s soil and climate. Warner’s enthusiasm is as generous as it is contagious. “Andy’s vision immediately aligned with ours,” LaBonge said. The
project includes four buildings and property on roughly 4-acres in the heart of Quakertown. Lighting and about 180 public parking spaces and lighting will be provided by Quakertown Borough. The project, inspired by popular public market venues in Doylestown and Easton, intends to attract more visitors and consumers to the borough. Quakertown Economic Consultant Ed Scholl said the project had been a decade in the making. The properties include the former J.D. Whistle Stop hobby shop, the Mammy Kleine building, the trolley barn and the former railroad station freight house building. In addition to the three anchor businesses, up to 12 additional niche retailers will round out the 18,000 square foot site. Another 10,000-square-foot street level of open air beer/wine garden is planned. A restaurateur is sought for the former freight house building, which includes about 3,500 square foot of space and a platform for outdoor dining.
Kris and Andy Warner, owners of Black River Farms Winery in Lower Saucon, are excited to bring their locally grown and produced estate wines to Downtown Quakertown. photos by christopher betz
Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local.
Ongoing Events & Resources Now to Nov 16-Thanksgiving Food Drive (non-perishable items for Food Pantry) at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. 215-536-YMCA Nov 24-Dec 23-Sat/Sun Photos w/Santa, Quakertown Farmers Mkt, (exit #10), 201 Station Rd. Free Dog Adoptions for Veterans & Active Military Members! Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue waives adoption fees. Ck website for more on Pups for Vets program. HarleysHavenDogRescue.com Morning storytime activities for infants thru age 6 at Samuel Pierce Library in Perkasie. Call 215-257-9718 for specific days, times & age group for your child. Allentown Art Museum is Free every Sunday, 12noon-4pm. Located at 31 N Fifth St, Allentown Job Seekers No Cost Workshops 1st & 3rd Monday every month, 7pm-9pm at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian, 1680 Aquetong Rd, New Hope PA. Contact Len Deane Jr. at DeaneL70@ Verizon.net. All are welcome! Hoagie Sales 2nd Mon of month (except July/ August) Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St. Advance Orders Only due Wed. before. $5.50-$6.00, Order: Kim 215-536-1998 or bucks58fire.com Petco Adoption Day, 1st Sat of month, 1pm4pm. Petco, 242 N West End Blvd, Quakertown, 215-892-9007, lastchanceranch.org PetSmart Adoption Day, 2nd Sat of month, 11am-2pm. PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Quakertown, 215-538-2843, lastchanceranch. org Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Sat of month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215-5382510, lastchanceranch.org
Veteran Organizations & Activities
Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. All veterans invited to join. Call Frank 215-679-7770
John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 meets 1:30pm, 2nd Sun of month, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, All Vets welcome, 67-371-9636 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) American Legion Post 210 meets 7:30pm, 1st Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, doylestownpost210.org Meghan’s Foundation Yoga Class for Veterans meets 6pm every Wed at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, meghansfoundation.org VFW Post 175 meets 7pm, 2nd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. doylestownpost175vfw.org Central Bucks Detachment Marine Corps League (MCL) meets 7:30pm, 2nd Wed of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Marines welcome. American Legion Post 210 Auxillary meets 1pm, 3rd Sun of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) meets 7:30pm, 3rd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 17 meets 6pm, 4th Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. davmembersportal.org/ chapters/pa/17/default.aspx
Support & Service Groups
Singles Connection for Adults meets 7pm Thursdays for social evening at Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church, 165 W. Main St, Silverdale. 215-593-9995, Sisters U Monthly Meetings 3rd Thurs of month, 7pm-9pm in Perkasie. 267-429-3196, stef@sistersu.com
AARP meets 1:30pm, 2nd Mon of month at Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. 215-536-3066, upperbucksac.org Family Education Program on Addiction meets 1st three Mondays monthly, 7pm at Presbyterian Church Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Facilitators provide guidebook on understanding addiction, impact on family, next steps, support networks. Regis: 1-800-221-6333 SOS Bereavement After Suicide, Family Support Group at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital twice monthly, Details 215-536-5143 Compassionate Friends Support Group (loss of children, siblings) meets 7:30pm-9pm the 2nd Tue of month. St. Luke’s Hosp, 1021 Park Ave, Quakertown. (Taylor Conf. Rms A & B) tcfquakertownpa.org or 267-380-0130 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the 3rd Monday of month. First UCC, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meets last Thurs. of month. Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave. RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend a meeting. Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic (for uninsured eligible residents), 595 W State St, Doylestown. Call to schedule an eligibility appt. 215-345-2260. aschealthclinic.org Alzheimer’s Support Group at Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, details: Social Services 267-371-4517, nkoval@phoebe.org NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, NOVA hotline 1-800-6756900, NOVABucks.org Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tues 7pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, (family/friends of those struggling w/ addiction) Bedminster.naranon@yahoo.com A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-2208116, www.awomansplace.org
UB Kiwanis meets 1st Wed of month 7:30am at Panera Bread, 4th Wed of month 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wed of month, 7pm at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Quakertown Quakertown Rotary Club meets (1st & 3rd Tues 7:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant) (2nd, 4th, & 5th Tues 6pm at Spinnerstown Hotel) Business Networking International (BNI) meets Thurs 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy in Quakertown. Membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com
Community Meals
FFree Community Meal 2nd, 4th, & 5th Wed of month, 6pm. Richland Friends Quaker Meeting, Mill Rd & Main St (off Rte 309) Quakertown, 215-538-7555 Free Community Meal 3rd Thurs of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm. First UCC, 4th & Park, Quakertown, 215-536-4447 Free Community Meal 1st Thurs. of month (Oct-June) 5:45pm. Yerger Bldg across from Trinity Lutheran, 102 N Hellertown Ave, Quakertown Free Community Meal 3rd Mon of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Call 215-249-3689 for possible ride.
Bingo
Bingo - Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (1st Thur. of month $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo - Richland Twp Fire/Rescue every Tues, open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. 215-536-7226 Bingo - Great Swamp Fish/Game every Sat, open 4pm, (kitchen open) 2650 Schukraft Rd, Quakertown, 215-536-8820 Bingo - Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs (except July) open 5pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo - Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues, open 5:30pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Bingo - American Legion Post 397, 1st & 3rd Fri of month, open 6pm, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624
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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
dl in Strayer Middle School Cafeteria 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown 267-772-0288 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Tom Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf
501 Market Street, Perkasie 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Scott Dorn Sunday Worship Schedule: 9am Contemporary service; 10:30am Traditional Worship
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 215-536-3193 Pastor: Carolann Hopcke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church
Church of the Incarnation
44 S. 8th Street, Quakertown 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Holy Days as announced.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday service at 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome!
Evangel Assembly of God
401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 Where God’s Love Changes Lives
First United Church of Christ Fourth Street & Park Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4447 info@firstUCC.net www.firstUCC.net facebook.com/FirstUCCQuakertown Co-Pastors: Douglas & Joyce Donigian Traditional worship Sunday 9:15am, Alternative worship Sunday 5:15pm, Community dinners every 3rd Thursday 5:30pm
Good News Church 424 Juniper Street, Quakertown 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. An alternative to the ultra-contemporary Sunday Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm, World Evangelism Fellowship affiliate.
Good Shepherd Church (Episcopal) 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown 215-822-3930 Pastor: The Rev. Catherine Kerr 10:00am Sunday Eucharist
Grace Bible Fellowship Church 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N., Quakertown 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Sr. Pastor: Ron Kohl Sunday School for all ages, 10:10am Morning Worship, Evening 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:30pm; Small group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30pm; Tues: Ladies Bible Study 9:30am; Wed: AWANA (2 yrs – 6th grade) & Teens for Christ 6:30pm, Adult Bible Study 7pm.
Morning Star Fellowship 429 S. 9th Street, Quakertown 215-529-6422 Pastor: John Decker www.mstarqtown.org Services at 9am & 11am, Children’s Ministry provided, EastWest Cafe open with free coffee. Celebrate recovery Tuesday 7pm. Check website for more info.
Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker)
Trinity Great Swamp UCC
Ridge Valley UCC
Trinity Lutheran Church
Main St at Mill Rd & Park Ave, Quakertown 215-538-7555 Friends@RichlandQuakers.org www.RichlandQuakers.org Clerk: Jack H. Schick Non-Denominational guided meditations Wed, 7pm Sunday worship 10:30am “Absolute freedom of thought and worship is our faith and practice.” 905 Allentown Road, Sellersville 215-257-7244 rvucc.pastor@verizon.net www.ridgevalleyucc.org Pastor: Rev. Steve Myren We are a vibrant, welcoming Family of Faith. Worship: Sundays 9:30am. Ridge Valley: Growing Together in God’s Love.
St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown
1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler Worship service 9:45am, Sunday School 9 – 9:45am – 3 years through 6th grade, Nursery: 6 mo through age 8.
St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley
910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley910@gmail.com www.stjohnsridgevalley.com Pastor: Amy Hotter 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
Quakertown United Methodist Church
837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpauls@netcarrier.com www.stpaulsqtown.org Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome.
1875 Freier Road, Quakertown 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Robinson III Sunday morning worship: 8:00am, 9:00am 11:00am Sunday School for all ages 10:00amCommunion on first Sunday of the month at all services.
104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Pastor: Rev. John Steitz 8am Rejoice & Praise Worship in Parlor, 9am Sunday School for all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary, Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 1 to 3pm.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
9150 Spinnerstown Road Spinnerstown 215-679-7710 office@tgsucc.org www.tgsucc.org Pastor: TBD Sunday worship: 9:00am; Sunday School classes (K-Adult) 10:15am; Family activities throughout the year. 102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman 9am Traditional Service, 11am; Contemporary Service, 10:30am FaithQuest, 10:15am; Handicapped accessible, Family friendly Church, Dynamic Music Ministry, Living God’s Love for All.
Victory Fellowship Church
120 Ridge Road, Telford 215-453-9988 victoryfellowshippa@gmail.com www.victoryfellowshippa.org Pastor: Dr. Virgil A. Mobley Full Gospel.A friendly, loving, and joyful church where the presence of God is in His house. Check out our website.
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BY PASTOR KAT STEINLY And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.” (Revelation 21:3-6a) This month begins with two church holidays facing in opposite directions. On October 28th, many churches will celebrate Reformation Sunday, a day of looking forward to the future of the church with both trials to overcome and possibilities to embrace. On November 4th, many churches will celebrate All Saints Day, a day of looking back to the past and remembering those who have died in the past year. For some congregations and communities, the past appears to have been a safe haven and the future appears to be full of uncertainty and impossible challenges. How might it change our perspective to remind ourselves that God
is always with us? We hear in this passage from Revelation that God is “the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.” Just as God was with the saints of the past: our family and friends who have died, God will be with us and our community as we walk into the future. God was with the church of yesterday, and God will be with the church of tomorrow. In many ways, the early days of November in the secular world capture this same “forward and backward” reality. Many folks look forward with both dread and anticipation to the holiday season and think back to all the holiday celebrations of past years – the family and friends who no longer gather around the Thanksgiving table or help put up the Christmas decorations. Let us find peace in the present by remembering that the ultimate future is one where there are no more family feuds, no more funerals of dear friends, no more crying or pain. God has in mind for us a new reality where political contention, violence, illness, and death will be no more. If you find yourself longing for the past or fearing the future, remember that God always walks with us, leading us toward this bright promise of healing and reconciliation. Kat Steinly is the pastor at SWt. John’s Lutheran Church in Richlandtown. reach her at pastor@stjohnsrpa.org.
‘Inspirational’ Networking Event Scheduled Could you use a little motivation and encouragement in your office? Do you know of someone who is struggling with drugs or alcohol? Please join us November 28 at 8 AM at Dominick’s Pizzeria in Downtown Quakertown for a special networking event that will boost your morale as much as it boosts your business relationships. Elsa O’Brien, owner of You’ve Got Maids, has invited Ronald James to our community to share his personal story of addiction and a life that led him in and out of jail for 25 years before he found a way to turn his life around. Ron is known for the several books he has written and producing the movie Choices. Ron
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is actually from our area and went to high school with Elsa’s husband, Bruce O’Brien. You won’t want to miss this inspiring event, which is being offered for FREE, along with a complimentary continental breakfast. RSVP’s are a must, as seats will fill quickly. To attend, RSVP to Holly or Jeannie at 215 528-7837 by November 15. Donations are welcome and will benefit Cleaning for a Reason which helps women in our area who are battling cancer by providing free cleaning services. Donations will also go to Outreach Care helping families in our area in need.
Share your Financial Abundance with your Family
Thanksgiving is almost here. Ideally, this holiday should be about more than turkey, football, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. After all, the idea behind Thanksgiving is to share what we have with our loved ones. But if you want your family to take part in your abundance, you will want to look beyond one day in November. To help ensure you leave the type of legacy you desire, you will need to follow a detailed plan of action, including these steps: • Review your estate plans. If you haven’t done so already, take this opportunity to review your plans for managing your estate – and if you haven’t yet drawn them up, it’s never too soon to start. You may want to work with a legal professional to create a will, living trust and other documents essential to your plan. • Preserve your financial independence. If your financial independence were to be jeopardized, your adult children might be forced to use their own resources to help support you – an outcome you obviously would never want. How can you protect yourself and your financial assets? For one thing, it’s a good idea to work with your legal professional to create a power of attorney, which would enable someone – possibly a grown child – to make financial decisions for you, should you become incapacitated. Also, you may want to guard yourself against the devastating costs of longterm care, such as an extended nursing home stay. Consider this: The average annual cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $97,000, according to a survey by the insurance company Genworth. Furthermore, Medicare typically pays very little for these
expenses. Consequently, you may want to consider protecting yourself in advance by purchasing long-term care insurance or permanent life insurance with a long-term care provision. A financial professional can help you evaluate your options and recommend which ones might be appropriate for your needs. • Share your wishes with your family. It can take some time to put your plans in place – and, even then, you may need to make changes periodically, based on altered circumstances in your life, such as changes in your marital status, new family members, new property, etc. In any case, as your estate- and legacy-based plans evolve, you’ll want to communicate them to your family – because, by doing so, you can help spare them some potentially unpleasant surprises when it’s time to settle your estate. Also, by making your wishes known to your family far ahead of when any action needs to be taken, you’ll help prepare the right people for the roles you wish them to assume – power of attorney, executor of your estate, and so on. You’ll also want to acquaint your family with the legal, tax and financial professionals you’ve selected to work on your estate and legacy plans. By introducing these professionals early on, you can provide your family members with a greater degree of confidence in the overall estate-planning process. Thanksgiving goes by in a blur. But by taking the steps described above, along with others, you can demonstrate the spirit of sharing with your family for years – and possibly generations – to come. submitted by Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones office on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or at bob.podraza@edwardjones.com
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Shirley Ann Mosser, 83, returned to her heavenly home on September 29, 2018. after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She will be deeply missed by her many friends and family. Shirley was born to the late Walton and Mabel Detweiler of Plumsteadville, Pa. She graduated from Central Bucks High School and earned a B.S. in Education from Kutztown University. She was a public school teacher for the Central Bucks and Pennridge School Districts. She was married to her late husband, Stratton Mosser for 60 years. Shirley is survived by her son Steve, and his wife Nancy; her son Scott, and his wife Beth. Shirley was a wonderful and dedicated Mom Mom to her seven grandchildren, Blake Mosser, Alexandra Mosser, Kendall Mosser, Jordan Mosser, Austin Mosser, Ian Mosser, and Madelyn Mosser. She is also survived by her brother, Donald Detweiler; sisters Lois Orr and Carol Lee Stauff. Donations may be sent to Phoebe MinistriesRichland Health Care Center, 108 S. Main St., Richlandtown, PA 18955. nauglefcs.com Kenneth “Kenny” L. Mitchell, 73, of Quakertown, died Sunday, September, 30 at his home. He was the loving husband of Dawn M. (Tarantino) for 41 years. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Raymond & Martha (Mitchell) Roberts. Ken worked as a machinist for Brooks Instruments in Hatfield. He used to like going bowling and fishing with his cousin. Surviving with his wife are children: Chris Rheam, wife Lisa, Rich Rheam, Tanya Kitchen, former husband Daniel & Faith Moore, husband Harry; grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and great uncle to many and siblings: William Roberts, wife Regina, William, Stanley & Jerry Tarantino and Vivian Armstrong. He was predeceased
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by son: Kenneth L. Mitchell, Jr.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. www.nauglefcs.com
Frank Martin Moll, Jr., 79, of Trumbauersville, formerly of Quakertown, passed away Monday, October 1 in Phoebe Richland. He was the loving husband of Marilyn (Pfaff) Moll for 57 years. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Frank M. Moll Sr. and Ruth (Elliott) Moll. He was a 1956 graduate of Quakertown High School. For many years he was the manager of C. D. Moyer Supermarkets in Silverdale and Perkasie, after which he owned and operated the Quakertown News Agency with his wife. After retiring from business, he worked for Levy Bus Company of Trumbauersville. He was a member of First United Church of Christ, Quakertown, where he served several terms on Church Council. For over 60 years he enjoyed watching Quakertown High School football games. The apple of his eye were his three grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Thomas and his wife Christine, of Trumbauersville; a daughter, SueEllen and her husband Nicholas Wingler; a sister, Joan Moll of Quakertown; and grandchildren Jonas Moll, Cora Moll, and Abby Jane DeAmbrogio. A sister, Jean Hafler, preceded him in death. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown, PA 18951. Larry C. “Whitey” Blowars, 71, of
Quakertown, died Thursday, October 4 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 26, 1947 in Doylestown, he was a son of
the late Clinton & Naomi (Berks) Blowars. He was the husband of Lynn (Menihan) Blowars for the past 49 years. Prior to retiring, he was a shift supervisor for Tinicum Research. Larry also served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Tinicum Gun Club & the Quakertown American Legion, Post #242, and also a member of St. Isidore’s Roman Catholic Church, Quakertown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Larry & wife Lillian and Thomas & wife Jamie, both of Quakertown; daughter Jennifer & companion Mary of East Greenville; a brother George & wife Carole in Montana; sisters Cheryl wife of Richard Kelly of Winter Haven, FL and Tina Marko of Chattahoochee, FL; grandchildren: Alexa Blowars, Brianna Blowars, Kayla Bright and husband David Bright, Shane Blowars, and Riley Blowars; great-grandsons: Oliver Blowars-Bright and Finley Bright. He was predeceased by a sister, Donna Blowars. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 E. 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. www.nauglefcs.com
Albert “Al” Fritzinger, III, 70, of Coopersburg, previously of Allentown, passed away on Friday, October 5 at his home. He was the loving husband of Nedra L. (Boward) Fritzinger for 46 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Albert N. & Helen C. (Boyle) Fritzinger. He was a sales representative for Glasgow in Glenside, Pennsylvania for 27 years. Al was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War. He loved to spend time with family and friends (always the life of the party), relax at the beach, and work outdoors around the home he helped to build. Surviving along with his wife are children: Kara Weston, husband Fred of Stamford, CT; Perrine Weierbach, husband Aaron of Quakertown; Jwan Nguyen, husband Hoai of Winter Garden, FL; grandchildren: Addyson & Alex Weierbach and Elodie Nguyen, siblings: Dr. Linda (Fritzinger) Hearn, husband Edwin of Fernandina Beach, FL & Eugene (Gino) Fritzinger, wife Diane of Allentown. He was predeceased by siblings: Lorraine (Fritzinger) Martin, husband Edwin, William (Bill) Fritzinger & Helene (Sis) Fritzinger Knoblach, husband Bill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Bible Fellowship Church. Norma D. Lewis, 95, of Quakertown, Died Tuesday, October 9 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the loving wife to the late Arlington L. Lewis for 69 years. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late C. Norman & Sara (Koons) Detweiler. She was a bookkeeper for 15 plus years at R.M Taylor Co, Quakertown. Norma belonged to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Quakertown and the women’s workshop. She had a love for many things including: nature, knitting, crochet, basketball and football college sports. Surviving are her children: Marianne Yeakel, husband Ken of Quakertown & Ellen Miron, husband Nicholas of Quakertown, grandchildren: Janet (John), Jill, Alex (Courtney) & Eric (Allison), great-grandchildren: Amanda, Matthew, Rylan, Grayson & Maxwell, and brother: William of Lansdale. She was predeceased by sister: Marion Snyder and sister-in-law Jean Detweiler. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church or to St. Luke’s Hospice House, 2455 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Deborah Joyce Dawson, 61, of Quakertown died October 9, 2018 in her home. She was the wife of Steve Dawson. They were married 39 years last December. She was born in Los Angeles, California. She was last employed by QNB Bank. Prior to that she was an elementary school teacher. She was a volunteer at WBYO Christian Radio, and at Crossroads Pregnancy Center. She was a member of the Zion Choral Society and an actress with the Dutch Country Players. She was also a member of Morning Star Fellowship in Quakertown. In addition to her husband she is survived by her 8 children Alicia DiQuattro, Brian Dawson (Natalie), Amanda Dawson-Assaad (Alexander), Anne Dawson, David Dawson (Patricia), Soloman Dawson (Amy), Samuel
Dawson, and Susan Dawson (Nick). A brother Randy Martin (Joan). A grandchild Ronin Dawson and her best friend and care giver Laura Godshall (Jerry). Services are at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the family in care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951.
Carol Frost, 74, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 14. She was surrounded by loved ones as she passed. Carol was born on August 30, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA. She has lived in Quakertown for the past 30 years with her husband, Edward Mullen. Carol enjoyed traveling to many states, including Alaska with her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, playing dominos, entertaining guests and most of all, she loved to laugh. Carol is survived by her husband Edward Mullen, her children, John Kalix, Michael Kalix (Tanya), Lynn Kalix (Christina), Robin Mathews (Todd), Angela Young (John), and Denise White (Chris). Carol also has 21 grandchildren and 5 great grand children. Carol was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Cheryl Kalix in 2012. At Carol’s request, a celebration of life will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ALS Association at www.alsa.org/donate/ LuAnn S. Kramer, 63, of Richlandtown died October 15, 2018 in St. Luke’s HospitalQuakertown Campus. She was the wife of the late James R. Kramer. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Edwin, Jr. & Dorothy V. (Moyer) Hunsberger. She worked for the former Crouthamel Potato Chips and the former Delbar. She also was her parents caregiver and a landlord. LuAnn was a volunteer with the Richlandtown Fire Company, and enjoyed all crafts. She also enjoyed devoting time to others. She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. in Richlandtown. She is survived by a brother Gerald Hunsberger of Richlandtown and a sister Wendy Holland (Aaron) of Sterling, Alaska, three nephews Richard Paul Schwenk, Gerald Hunsberger, Jr. (Pamela), and Tony Schwenk (Michelle) and a niece Sheila Caudle (John). A sister in law Grace Kramer and brother in law Tim Kramer. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Penn Foundation 807 Lawn Ave. Sellersville, PA 18960 or call Sandra Pyrz at 215-453-5182 or to the Haven House 141 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109. (www.crstrunk.com) Martin E. “Mert” Schmauder, 82, of Quakertown formerly of Pen Argyl died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in his home. He was the loving and dedicated husband of Jeanette (Guerro) Schmauder. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on May 12, 2018. Born in Allentown, PA he was the son of the late Kathryn Anna (Gross) Schmauder and the grandson of the late Edward R. & Emma M. (Jennings) Anthony. At a young age after the death of his mother and grandfather he was taken in and raised by the loving family of the late Elwood F. Stocker, Sr. & Cynthia L. (Biller) Stocker Baker. He was a spreader and cutter for various blouse mills in the Lehigh Valley and Slate Belt areas, retiring in 1997 from the former Fashions by Danielle in Pen Argyl. After his retirement he was a funeral attendant for his son’s business C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. in Quakertown and Ruggiero Funeral Home, Inc. in Pen Argyl. He was a former member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Wind Gap, Pa. In addition to his stubbornness he loved to b!+*h and complain but always with a smile on his face and a warm heart. Other than enjoying a “cold one” once in a while his most enjoyment in life was watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren growing up. From help raising his oldest, following kart racing and the talented welding career of his next oldest, field hockey, academic excellence and marriage of his only granddaughter, and sports, academic achievements, and military future of his twin grandsons. His enjoyment and love was renewed by his two great granddaughters..
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In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter Lynne M. Schmauder, and a son Michael B. Schmauder and his wife Judy. Grandchildren Ryan J. Schmauder, Anthony D. Sabia, Kristen L. McGaughran and her husband James, Mason S. Schmauder, and Shane M. Schmauder. Great grandchildren Sophia Lynn, Ava Grace, Xavier, Emma, Sera. Foster brother Charles Stocker and a foster sister Shirley Snoddy. He was predeceased by two foster brothers Theodore Stocker and Elwood Stocker, Jr. He will also be missed by extended family and friends. Memorial contributions can be made to Community Life Activities at Phoebe Richland 108 S. Main St. Richlandtown, PA 18955.
Dylan P. Benner, 21, of Richland Twp., passed away on Tuesday, October 16 at home. Born November 5, 1996 in Sellersville, he was a son of the late Dalton L. Benner, Jr. and the late Kathleen M. (Hensel) Benner. He worked at the Giant in Quakertown for three years. Surviving is his siblings: brother Dalton L. Benner, III of Richland Twp.; sisters: Sara wife of John Schlacter of Quakertown, Patricia wife of Louis Steinbrecher of Quakertown, Margaret Engdahl of Quakertown, Emily Engdahl, and Judith Storey of Quakertown. Memorial service will be private, at the convenience of the family. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd., 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA is entrusted with Dylan’s arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home. nauglefcs.com William J. D’Onofrio, 64, of Quakertown died October 19, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Swindell) D’Onofrio. They were married 43 years in June. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of Mary (DiGrado) D’Onofrio and the late William F. D’Onofrio. He retired as an electrician for IBEW local 380 in Collegeville. Prior to that he worked for Hurst Shifter High Performance in Warminster. William was a 4th Degree Knight and a member of the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Stritch #4649. He was a former coach for the Quakertown Little League Football, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and fly trapping. He was also a big sports fan especially the Philadelphia Eagles.
William was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown where he also served as a Eucharistic Minister. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by two sons William, (Jennifer), and Nicholas (Desiree). A sister Anette Montefusco (Larry). Seven grandchildren Damien, Tyler, Alexis, Nicholas, Justin, Austin, and Scott. Predeceased by a brother Joseph. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA. Call from 11:00 A.M.12:00 P.M. in the church. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Thomas M. Dobron, 56, passed away Saturday, October 20 at his residence. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, one daughter, one son, three brothers, two sisters, two uncles and two aunts. Services are private & at the convenience of the family. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd., 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, is in charge of arrangements. Trevor H. Kowitz, 37, of Quakertown, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 4, 1981, he was a son of the late Michael & Lynn (Miller) Kowitz. He was the husband of Kalina (Cody) Kowitz for the past five years. They celebrated their 5th anniversary on October 12. Trevor was a serial entrepreneur. He started several businesses including DAB Tattoo Cream and Sophisticated Beardsman. Trevor was a great salesman and successfully sold houses, cars, electronics and ice to polar bears. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Ethan Kowitz and Lucas Kowitz. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heart Failure Society of America or to the Gift of Life Organ Donation. Kelly A. Ackerman, 50 of Philadelphia formally of Quakertown, PA passed away suddenly Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Kelly was a 1985 graduate of Quakertown Community High School and attended
Temple University. She was an avid and accomplished chef and worked for several prominent Philadelphia Restaurants including Le Bec Fin. Kelly is survived by her parents, Donald and Betty Ackerman, a sister, Cindy, her husband, Kevin and their children Will and Morgan. Additionally surviving, are aunts and uncles; Dorothy Neff, Darlene Nagle, husband Rich and Shirley Weisel and Henry Weisel , Stewart Ackerman and wife, Nancy all of Quakertown. Linda Funk and husband, Ron of Richlandtown,; Eleanor Landes of Zion Hill. Dot Merkle, and husband, Bill of Lansdale. Cousins, Tammy, Roy, wife Lori, Karen, Jarrod, Jaime, Jennifer, Judi, husband Steve, Tom, Todd, wife, Wendy, Mark, wife Roses and Dean, wife Penny. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Church, P.O. Box 459, Richlandtown, PA 18955. www.crstrunk.com
Jeffrey M. Samsel, 52, of Nazareth
died Friday, October 26, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Kim (Lutz) Samsel for the past 24 years. Born in Allentown, Jeff was the son of Deborah (Hance) Samsel and the late Richard E. Samsel. Jeff was a 1984 graduate of Pennridge High School. He was an employee of Air Gas, Inc. of Palmerton and previously worked at Praxair. Jeff was a car enthusiast and enjoyed restoring his 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Coupe. Jeff’s
passion for photography began at a young age when he would photographing trains with his dad. Jeff continued this passion throughout his life by photographing many family events and car shows. He was a supportive Nazareth Band parent for his kids, taking on the jobs of driving the instruments and photographing the band. Jeff was a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church. Surviving with his wife and mother are his three sons: Daimler, Owen, and Thomas “Ted” all at home. A memorial service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 2PM at Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St., Nazareth. Family and friends are invited to call at the church on Wednesday, October 31st from 6PM-8PM and Thursday, November 1st from 1PM-2PM. Interment will be in God’s Acre at Schoeneck at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. www.nauglefcs.com
James J. Zepp, Sr., 67, of Quakertown, formerly of Sellersville, died Sat. Oct. 27 in LifeQuest. Born in Pennsburg, he was the son of the late William P. and Florence B. (Schlicker) Zepp. He worked many years as a fabricator for the R. J. Sheldon Co., Quakertown. Surviving are his children Sandy and James, Jr. both of Quakertown and Corinne Dodson of Sparta, TN, grandchildren Michael, Joseph, Madison, Molly, Mia, & Abby; and a brother Bryan Zepp of Ormand by the Sea, FL. He was predeceased by a number of siblings. A graveside service will be held 1:00 Pm Sat. Nov. 3 in St. Mark’s Cemetery, Pennsburg. www.nauglefcs.com
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2018
“I’m Possible”
When I first read this quote this past year, I was surprised that I had never read it or heard anyone else talk about it in conversations. So, the quote is, “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m Possible!” by Audrey Hepburn. I love this!!! I am always looking for quotes that are simple and have good meaning to them. I recently had purchased bracelets that had this saying on it and have on a couple of occasions given them to my clients who are struggling and feeling defeated by the stressors in their lives. What was really cool about giving them the bracelet was the smile on their face and in that moment, they did believe that they could change and that they mattered. Often when we do not feel good about ourselves and our lives we can become hopeless and lack faith that our lives can actually be better. So, when I can give someone hope and instill a sense of belief that things are possible, it is so rewarding to me. That is why I always talk about positive affirmations and how powerful they can be and how important they are in personal and professional growth. Depending upon our childhoods and upbringing we may never have been taught how to feel good about ourselves or what matters to us. Sometimes some of us are not given any compliments or advice about ourselves or how to handle things in our life. Depending upon our present life and current relationships we may make poor decisions because we really don’t know any better. We can only behave in which we were taught or what we know. It is not until we seek counselling or talk to others about our lives do we find out that there may be a different way. We actually learn why we are the way we are, the things or people that influenced how we think or feel, the life
circumstances or events that may have defined us and so on… The clarity that comes to my clients when they just learned something new about themselves and possibly why they are the way they are is so exciting. The discovery of Who am I? is so empowering and the recognition that they can change is so liberating. Believe it or not when we understand where we came from and why we are the way we are we feel a sense of relief which then turns into a sense of purpose about “Who I want to be and Who I want to become and Who I Am!!” Interestingly enough I was just talking to one of my colleagues about writing this article and she asked what I was writing about and I told her. She never heard of this quote and said, “I really like that, I am going to share that with my clients, it is so simple yet so powerful!!” I was like I know right!!! We are all in this together wanting others to feel good about themselves and if I can be a part of that process that is just amazing to me. I have nothing but gratitude for my clients and all that I have to teach them as well as what they have to teach me. I am a firm believer that all of us can learn from one another good, bad or indifferent if that is what we want for ourselves. Fortunately for me I am all about learning and providing the best advice, support, knowledge and understanding for my clients. Hope is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. We start to believe there are endless possibilities for growth and happiness. All at our fingertips if we just take the first step and say “I’m Possible!” My belief is, “that all persons are truly greater than they think they are.” Susan V. Brewer is a Certified Life Coach and Psychotherapist in the Upper Bucks County Area. She can be reached at 215-872-4219. Visit her website at www.balancelife4u.com.
Mensch Hosts Senator for a Day Seminar for High School Students Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) held his annual Senator for a Day seminar on October 12, 2018 at The Perkiomen School located in Pennsburg, PA. The seminar allowed high school students from the 24th Senatorial District to role play as a State Senator in a mock legislative session. Students selected a committee based on their area of interest and debated and discussed the mock legislation that had been presented to them. Various lobbyists and legislative staff were on hand to guide the students through the committee process and assist them as needed. After the students discussed the legislation in their committees, a general session commenced, at which time all students voted on all of the
legislation voted out of committee. High school students from the Quakertown Community, Boyertown Area, Brandywine Heights, North Penn, Oley Valley, Palisades, Pottsgrove, Pottstown, and Upper Perkiomen School Districts, and the Perkiomen School attended the event, resulting in an impressive turnout of almost 100 students. “Every year I am impressed with students’ enthusiasm to participate in this event,” said Mensch. “This educational experience gives students a unique hands-on experience with the legislative process and the many components associated with passing a bill. The feedback from the teachers is always positive and students often continue their discussion about the event at home and in their classes.
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Bucks County Free Library to Host Memory Care Workshop On Thursday, November 8, 2018, the Doylestown Branch of Bucks County Free Library will host a program entitled Memory Care Workshop from 6:00 – 8:00pm in the Pearl S. Buck Meeting Room. In an effort to offer relevant and valuable adult programming, BCFL will present experts Maureen Riley, Director of Life Enrichment at Pine Run Lakeview, and Cheri Kline, Director of Education at Pine Run Retirement Community, to discuss important topics and trends pertaining to mental fitness and memory impairment. This program will examine how to identify common memory impairments like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the program will examine how to identify memory impairments and distinguish them from “normal” forgetfulness. Collectively, these experts bring decades of experience to help counsel attendees on the complicated, and sometimes confusing and unanticipated, issues surrounding aging and memory. This free presentation will give you valuable information that you need in order to anticipate issues and help yourself or your loved one manage a diagnosis. Bucks County Free Library is proud to present the Memory Care Workshop as a part of its
ongoing adult programming initiative. In addition to programs including historical lectures and wellness classes, BCFL strives to present educational and relevant programs of value to the community. All Bucks County residents are invited; it’s not necessary to have a library card to attend. This program is free to all. This program is made possible, in part, by contributions from the Bucks County community. While the lion’s share of BCFL’s operating budget comes from the County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the library is able to grow and enhance its services and programs through private support. At Bucks County Free Library, we believe that learning is a lifelong pursuit. Planned gifts, like bequests, allow Bucks County Free Library to continue to offer valuable, meaningful programs to enrich the lives of Bucks County residents. Space is limited. Registration is first come-first served. Contact Michelle Wexler, Development Director, at (215) 348.0332 x1115 or wexlerm@buckslib.org to reserve a seat. For more information about this program and Bucks County Free Library, visit www.buckslib.org.
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Nat’l Merit Scholarship Program Commends Quakertown Seniors
BY GARY WECKSELBLATT
“it’s something that will look nice on a college Two more Quakertown Community High application.” More than 1.6 million students took the School seniors are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise by the 2019 2017 Preliminary SAT a year ago. The 50,000 highest scorers are being recognized. National Merit Scholarship Program. Nam Le and Hailey Reiss each received a Approximately 16,000 of those high performLetter of Commendation for their outstanding ers were recently designated National Merit performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Scholarship Semifinalists. The next 34,000 achieve Commended Student status. Merit Scholarship Qualifying test in 2017. “Each of these students has achieved amazLast month, Mikayla Fuentes and Adria ing scores Retter were academrecognized ically,” for qualifying Principal as National D a v i d M e r i t Finnerty Scholarship s a i d . Semifinalists. “ T h e y That puts are also four QCHS highly inseniors, the volved in most ever in our school one class, in commuthe top one nity. I’m percent of all proud to high school have them students here.” nationwide. Hailey “I expect that number Quakertown High School seniors Nam Le and Hailey Reiss stand with is involved to grow in- QCSD Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner as they proudly show their Letter of with MiniTHON, crementally Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program. over the next couple of years as more and more National Honors Society, Model U.N. and is students are challenging themselves to our cur- captain of the lacrosse team. Nam runs outdoor riculum,” Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner said. and indoor track, is part of Best Buddies Pride “These accomplishments are a testament to the Pack at Quakertown Elementary School, the hard work of our students, and the outstanding Technology Student Association, NHS and Student Council. job our teachers are doing in the classroom.” Both Nam and Hailey have taken advantage Both Nam and Hailey expressed surprise that they were selected for such a high com- of the 28 Advanced Placement classes QCHS mendation. “I’m extremely excited because has to choose from. Nam is currently taking it’s such a huge honor,” said Hailey, who AP English Literature, U.S. Government & scored a 1,440 on the PSAT. “It was kind of a Politics, Environmental Science, AP Calculus shock. I thought my score would be good, but BC, and Physics II. Hailey is studying in AP I didn’t think it would be that good.” Physics, AP Literature & Composition, and Nam, who scored a 1,410, said he was AP U.S Government & Politics. She also takes “glad and grateful” to have the commenda- a course at DeSales University (Crime and tion, and agreed with Hailey’s comment that Society) three days a week.
Actors Bring Shakespeare, Workshop to Quakertown Community High School BY GARY WECKSELBLATT A touch of Broadway came to Quakertown Community High School October 25 as professional actors led workshops for more than 100 students and then performed Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “Many students never get to see something like this, so it was really cool to be exposed to it,” QCHS senior Emma Geiser said after participating in the workshops. “It brings Shakespeare to another level.” Classmate Jenny Starzecky added, “Everyone in our class was really going for it. It was fun to see all of us doing this.” Jenny said working with the actors “helped us make a connection with Shakespeare, rather than just reading his work.” For the fifth consecutive year English teacher Nick Burch wrote the grant that brought the Linny Fowler WillPower Tour, the centerpiece of DeSales University-based Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, to the high school. Named for Marlene “Linny” Fowler, a supporter of theater and education, the program honors her endowment. Several of her grandchildren have graduated from Quakertown Community High School. “Our kids really love this experience,” Mr. Burch said. “This is a memory that after they’re away from here for a year or two, they’ll get together and remember this. We have great kids and they need an experience like this.”
Mr. Burch, part of an outstanding English department that includes, Brett Farley, Rachel Girman, Mike Mackey and Ryan Stetler, said education needs to be “more than the bell rings and the students start reading. This is one of those extensions that will make their high school career memorable.” The four workshops for the Advanced Placement and Honors students were: Rude Mechanicals: Clowning and Comedy in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Carriage, Character, and Class: NonVerbal Storytelling. Action to the Word: Objectives, Tactics and Language. Stage Combat: The Illusion of Violence. School Board member Mitch Anderson stopped by the school to watch the workshops. “The actors are very effective instructors,” he said. “The students were engaged. They really got into it.” One of the actors, Dane McMichael, grew up in Silverdale and graduated from Pennridge High School before attending DeSales. “Shakespeare didn’t really click until my first year of college,” he said. “Now, most of my professional gigs are because I can do Shakespeare. Mr. McMichael said “It’s very rewarding to work with the kids and get them away from the daily grind. It’s really gratifying to watch them and hear that first laugh when they get it. You look into their eyes and see that something clicked. It means a lot to me.”
Quakertown High School students Emma Geiser (left) and Jenny Starzecky pair up in the workshop Stage Combat: The Illusion of Violence.
Family Heirlooms as Holiday Decor This holiday season, home décor takes center stage. Lights, wreaths, seasonal plants are all the rage. So, as you decorate your home to receive visitors, why not highlight your cherished objects and family heirlooms? As you dig out last year’s gift wrap from your closets, attics, and storage areas, take some time to look for those family heirlooms that are “too precious” for everyday display. Now’s the time to display them proudly around your home. Revive those objects that remind you of loved ones from years past, family gatherings, or vacations. Photo frames that present slide shows of digital images scanned from old fashioned snapshots are great conversation starters. Pull out those old high school yearbooks, scrapbooks, and wedding albums and give them center stage on the family room coffee table. Don’t stop there, bring out special objects for reminiscing. While there are always the tried and true heirlooms that make it to the holiday table like Mom’s Staffordshire china Turkey Platter or Grandpa’s favorite Football jersey, feature objects that haven’t seen the light of day in a while. Memory Bowls Fill a few small, decorative bowls with items from your past. Place these memory bowls around the house where people might set down a drink during a holiday gathering. For instance, fill a bowl with collectibles from your sports activities or favorite school clubs. Assemble old Girl Scout patches, swim goggles, or fishing lures. For the powder room or guest bedrooms fill a memory bowl with the costume jewelry that were used by the kids when they played dress up. You can even fill a bowl with slips of paper asking guests to share something about their history like “what was the number of your college dorm room?” or “name the store where you bought your high school prom dress” or “what was the phone number at your first job?” It’s fun! Paper, Paper, Paper Paper collectibles or ephemera as they call it in the antiques world is always interesting. Fill a decorative hat box with old newspaper articles about your home town, high school, favorite vacation spot, etc. Add in some old
school report cards, class pictures, i.d. cards from jobs, maps to vacation cabins, school photos, college i.d. cards, old passports, expired library cards and driver’s licenses for variety. These items that can liven up a holiday gathering with chatter. The boxes can be simply placed on the floor near a comfy chair or by the hearth. Choose boxes that are colorful or holiday themed. Make a real key chain for this year’s holiday trees or string of lights. Just knot old keys and tags from your first car, roller skates, apartment door, or school locker on a long piece of string or twine along with a tag stating the key’s origin like “Locker 754 from Martindale High School” or “John’s first car: 1987 Buick Regal”. Add this “key chain” to the holiday string of lights or on a holiday tree or topiary in the foyer or family room. To decorate all rooms in the house with family heirlooms, hang Grandma’s cocktail dress and beaded purse from the 1960s on a guest room door. Feature Grandpa’s golf clubs in the corner of the foyer so they can be seen as guests enter. Place an old crystal punch bowl with old ornaments on the dining room table or toss your kids mittens into a flour-sugar-coffee-tea canister set on the kitchen counter. Don’t forget to dig out those old school projects made by you or your kids like whiteglue macaroni picture frames or masterpiece drawings from grade school. No need to frame them professionally, just carefully place them on small inexpensive table easels that you can buy at the hobby store and position them around the holiday dessert buffet table. You can even tape them to the cabinet in the garage or mudroom to brighten up that busy space that will be used by the whole family after a game of Thanksgiving afternoon touch football. Use family heirlooms for home décor to spark memories and make the holidays bright. Happy holidays. Dr. Lori Verderame is the author and award-winning TV personality who appears on HISTORY channel’s #1 show, The Curse of Oak Island as the artifacts expert for the popular treasure hunting program. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events to worldwide audiences.
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2018
‘Walk to School Day’ at Trumbauersville Elementary
Quakertown Class of 1968 Celebrates 50th Reunion
On Wednesday, October 10, students, staff, and faculty took to the sidewalks for Walk to School Day! A few dozen students walked from their homes to Trumbauersville Elementary School, or at least to their bus stop. Even QCSD Superintendent Bill Harner took the stroll down Broad Street! photo by christopher betz
Walden’s Music & Gifts Celebrates Grand Opening After a year of planning, the QCHS Class of 1968 held a 50th Class Reunion weekend on September 29 & 30, 2018. On Saturday morning 64 people (43 classmates and 21 guests) attended a continental breakfast at the high school, and were given a guided tour by Principal David Finnerty. In the afternoon, they gathered at West End Pub in Quakertown for a casual time of fellowship. A total of 35 classmates and 17 guests attended. On Sunday afternoon ,a reunion party was held at PineCrest Country Club in Montgomeryville. A total of 102 people attended (68 classmates and 34 guests). After a cocktail hour, we began with a videotaped introduction from the beach, by one of our resident pastors, which culminated in a remembrance of 34 deceased classmates and advisor, which were also honored with a pictorial memory tree. All attendees received a booklet of personal information provided by classmates. Plenty of fond memories and fun was had by all. Another four years till it’s time to start planning their 55th reunion! submitted by pat royer
2018 Quakertown Halloween Parade Results Couples
1st Junior Girl Scout Troop 21277 2nd 1957 Chevy Belair - Jack & Barb Coulter
Best Appearing Group
1st Wizard of Oz - Lifespan School 2nd Magical Disney Fantasy - Dance Works 3rd QCHS Cheerleading
Large Groups
1st Are You Ready for Some Football!? - Power & Grace Gymnastics 2nd Spinning a Web - Miss Cindy’s School of Dance 3rd Busy Bees - Girl Scout Troop 2779 4th Hay Wagon & Band - UBACE
Most Comical
1st Bus Spiders - Levy School Bus Co.
Commercial Floats
1st Hometown - Mortgage America 2nd Highway Marine 3rd Pirates - C & W Meter 4th Lazer Limousine
Non-Profit Floats 1st Hometown Heroes - Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue
Fire Companies 1st Quakertown Fire Dept. 2nd Milford Twp. Fire Co. 3rd Trumbauersville Fire Co. 4th Richlandtown Fire Co.
Equestrian 1st Shadow Hill Equestrians
Small Groups 1st “Farmers” - Farmers Insurance/UIG 2nd The Elements - Jr. Girl Scout Troop 2807
Judges’ Prize 1st Bath Time - Groomin’ Tales 2nd Tractors - Windy Springs Farm
Quakertown Alive! welcomed John Waldenberger of Walden's Music and Gifts to the borough. The store, located at 134 East Broad Street, offers a wide variety and selection of new and used instruments, accessories, and gifts of a musical persuasion. photo by michele buono
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Quakertown Alive! Presents Donation to Parks & Rec Dept.
Quakertown High School Class of 1945 Celebrates 73rd Anniversary Quakertown Alive! presented a check in the amount of $1864 to Quakertown Borough's Park & Recreation Department at the Council's October work session meeting. The donation comes from the 50/50 raffles collected during the summer concert series in the park. Pictured (L-R): Councilman Doug Propst, QA! President Jann Paulovitz, QA! Executive Director Naomi Naylor, Park Development Coordinator Ryan Sevenski, QA! volunteers Joanne and Tom Paulovitz. photo by michele buono
QFD Visits St. Isidore School
Seated (l-r): Mary Fox Albano, Ruth Amey Povenski, Mary Hausman Wieand. Standing (l-r): Dorothy Lewis Gombert, Anna Kachline Fluck, Ray Stauffer, Katherine Biehn Landis, Betty Hacker Huber,Anna Hartzell Wolfinger
Coffee with a Cop
Quakertown Fire Department visited St. Isidore School during Fire Prevention Week to talk to the students about fire safety and remind them to be prepared and be responsible. submitted photo
Coffee with a Cop is a neighborhood program designed to build positive relationships between local police departments and the community. The Dunkin Donuts on West Broad Street in Quakertown was the place to be to enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut with Quakertown's Finest earlier this month. More dates are planned. photo by michele buono
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2018
Harley’s Haven
Be Thankful for Dog Manners I hope you will be including your dog on the list of things you’re thankful for this year. You and your guests will be even more thankful if he’s on his best behavior during the meal. Here are simple ways to help your dog mind his manners on Thanksgiving Day and during this holiday season. Designate a dog handler. If your dog is prone to problematic behaviors like mouthing, stealing, and overly rambunctious when guests arrive, you both may benefit from having someone watch him during the festivities. A designated handler can be helpful if you are concerned about your guests’ behavior around your dog, particularly if you have small children. Interactions between kids and dogs should always be closely supervised. If your handler needs a break to eat or socialize, make your dog comfortable in his crate or in a dog-safe part of your house that is off-limits to guests. Monitor greetings carefully. Your dog may be just as excited as you are to have friends and family around for Thanksgiving, but that’s no excuse for jumping or barking at every arrival. You can teach him to hand target then sit as an acceptable way to say hello. If he’s prone to
jumping or zooming around during greetings, consider keeping him on leash until everyone has arrived and he’s calmed down. Help your dog be a good host. Your guests may be happy to see your dog, but they may not want him climbing into their laps or leaning against them. If your dog is an attention hound who adores the spotlight and will do anything possible to get guests to pet or play with him, such as pawing or attention barking, redirect his attention to a food puzzle or favorite toy, or by asking him to do tricks for guests who are dying to spend time with him. Say no to begging and food stealing. Faced with an unattended table of hors d’oeuvres or an abandoned plate of feast remnants, even the best-behaved dog may give in to temptation. Mooching from dinner guests is never good manners. Careful supervision and a refresher of the “leave it,” “drop it” and “off” commands. Some pups may need to be kept on leash during dinner or in a dog-safe space away from the festivities. Ask your guests not to feed your dog. Keep in mind that some food can be very dangerous for your dog. Have a safe Thanksgiving! Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI owner and trainer of Molasses Creek Dog Training of Quakertown, and trainer for Runaway Farm Pet Hospital, Pennsburg
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Meet Harper!
Meet Harper the happy hound! This pretty girl is about 2-3 years old, and is adorable! She loves other dogs and people of all ages - she would do amazing with a family, especially kids who can run and play with her! Harper had a rough start and had a broken leg when she came to us - but she is all healed up now, and doing amazing! So she is ready for her happily ever after - could it be you?
Meet Georgie!
Meet Georgie - this handsome hunk of burning love gives the best snuggles! He loves literally everyone he meets, and has a happy go lucky personality! Georgie is about 2 years old, and came to us from down south. He is deaf, so does require someone who will give him a little extra time training - but have no fear, he is a quick learner and just wants to please! Contact us for more info about this awesome guy - he is waiting for you! Contact us today for more info!
Looking for a furever friend? Give Harley’s Haven a call at (267) 354-5204.
Senior Pet Wellness Let’s keep them with us longer! The hardest part of having pets is watching them get older, and we all hate how quickly they become seniors. The good news is that November is senior pet month – so this is a great opportunity to talk about ways to help keep them with us as long as possible! There are a few common illnesses that affect older pets that have some key warning signs to look out for. An older dog or cat who is having urinary issues such as drinking more and urinating more, can be showing signs of diabetes or kidney disease! This could also present as losing weight despite eating more, or even having urinary accidents inside (or with our feline friends, outside of the litter box). A pet with a chronic cough or other breathing changes could have heart disease, or other lung abnormalities. Older pets can also develop chronic lung changes, such as asthma. Any pet who is suddenly not as active, or gets winded easily, should be checked out! Arthritis is another super common condition in older patients. This will present as difficulty walking or trouble on the steps. Or for a cat,
possibly not being able to jump on/off of something they could typically jump on. Limping, or stiffness when getting up is another common sign noted. Any changes in the way a pet moves or gets around, especially when they are older, can be a part of arthritis. For our elderly feline patients, one of the most common conditions we see is hyperthyroidism! This will often present as an older cat who is eating more but losing weight, vocalizing more or acting unsettled, or possibly drinking more and urinating more. Any of these above changes are worth a trip into your veterinarian! Some of them can be diagnosed by an examination alone, and others would require bloodwork. But all of them can be diagnosed, and treatment started to help keep our older friends feeling good for as long as possible. Keep an eye out for changes, and get them checked out – your pets will thank you! Happy November! Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996. They also founded Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.
Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local. Small Business Saturday is Nov 24! Since I am a dog I feel it’s time for me to get on a dog topic. While searching through reading materials I read about over 70 beagles being taken from a home in Lehigh County. Seventy beagles? NO ONE can take care of that many dogs. I am urging all you humans to report to the SPCA any people you know who have large quantities of animals that are not being cared for properly. Also if you go to get a dog from a breeding place ask to see their kennel license. Someone having a litter with
their family pet dog is different than people who earn money by breeding multiple dogs. Sometimes a human’s kind heart takes on more than they can care for properly but they don’t want the animal in the “pound” so they take it home to run loose in a pack of out of control animals thinking the dog is better off. It is not. No dog wants to need rescuing from the rescuer. The house with 70 beagles should have been investigated when there were 25 dogs. Thanks for listening to me grip. Love M.J.
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Cash Incentive Offered for Car Donations to Help Local Families The Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund recently announced a challenge grant to be awarded to those who donate a used car to the Bucks County Opportunity Council’s (BCOC) Wheelz2Work Program. The cars are turned over to low-income families in need of safe, reliable transportation to work or school while they are working toward self-sufficiency. BCOC’s Economic Self-sufficiency Program is a highly successful program that moves people from poverty to self-sufficiency by helping them, with the one-on-one support of coaches, to create a strategic plan to leave poverty and all government assistance and be able to support their families. To date, 44 used cars have been donated to self-sufficiency clients, and the Epstein family is hoping to be able to help others currently on the waiting list. The program has been a lifeline for clients who have been derailed from pursuing additional training, job interviews, or applying for jobs at a greater distance from home because of unsafe or unreliable transportation. Wheelz2Work is a partnership between BCOC, Bucks County Community College, and the Epstein Humanitarian Fund. Recipients of each vehicle have been screened first by coaches who are working with clients
on a regular schedule and who can attest to their commitment and progress. As an extra incentive to donate a car, the Epstein Fund will issue a check for between $400 and $700 to the first 10 people who donate a car before November 10, 2018. Donors can also receive a tax deduction at book value since the car is not being sold. For over 50 years, the Opportunity Council has served low income families in Bucks County by helping them to stabilize when in crisis, garner resources to achieve a livable wage, gain additional education and training, and work towards economic self-sufficiency. BCOC is also the lead food agency in the County, distributing public and private donations to over 60 pantries, senior centers and other sites. Other programs include weatherization to reduce the energy burden for low-income families and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free tax preparation services, eliminating fees and maximizing credits and returns. For details on how to participate in the Wheelz2Work Program, visit www.bcoc.org/ support-us/wheelz2work/ or contact Eileen Albillar at BCOC, 215-345-8175, ext. 209 or email ealbillar@bcoc.org.
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Three Steps to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor
Determine your approach and your investment objectives. Are you looking to “buy and flip” or “buy and hold”? If you’re looking to buy and flip, you’d probably want to start looking for homes that have the highest potential resale value after-improvements. If you’re looking to buy and hold, you’d probably want to start looking for homes that have the highest potential cash-flow opportunities. Determine your budget. It’s a smart idea to “never be 100% invested” when you invest in real estate. For example, if you have $100,000 available to invest, you may want to set aside some of that money in cash (typically 20% - 40%). This way you have some money left-over for unexpected expenses, such as replacing a roof, or to pay the mortgage, taxes and maintenance expenses if the property sits vacant for a while. Go for it… strategically! Once you’ve determined your approach and your budget, the
next step is to just go for it! Like any other financial decision, you want to take a strategic approach. Here are two questions to ask yourself with every investment, including real estate: What’s my rate of return? It’s always smart to run an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) calculation on every investment opportunity. You can do so on your own with a financial calculator. What are the risks involved? This could include vacancy risk or higher-than-expected improvement costs. Please note: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult with a qualified tax, legal or investment advisor for specific advice pertaining to your situation. Sue Deily has been a Realtor® for 33 years, resides in the Upper Bucks Area and enjoys serving her clients in Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties. Contact her at suesellshouses@gmail.com or 215-872-9865.
There comes a time when people get tired of being pushed out of the glittering sunlight of life’s July and left standing amid the piercing chill of an alpine November. - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Proposed Gas Compression Station a Concern for Neighbors
A family who lives on Whaland Road in Quakertown has been in the same home for many generations, which does not happen in this country much anymore. The 6-year-old in this home is the 6th generation of his family to have lived in this home. The current house was built in 1797, although the family has deeds that go back to 1787, so there was probably an earlier house on the property. William Whaland was the first generation of the current family to live there. He retired there in 1908. The road was named after him as it was probably the only house here at the time. The family is deeply concerned about the natural gas compressor station that Adelphia is proposing to build near the intersection of Whaland and Rich Hill Roads. The family is considering moving from their home. Whalands have lived here since 1908. There are major concerns about the safety of this project that the whole community is worried about. There are three main concerns: 1) Gas is an extremely volatile liquid. It quite often explodes. In the US. since 1994 there have been over 1700 major incidents involving gas pipelines, resulting in over 680 deaths and over a trillion dollars in damage. There was a major gas-line explosion in Center County on September 10, 2018. There were also the multiple gas-line explosions in Massachusetts which also occurred in September, resulting in one death. When there is a gas-line leak there is also the question of how to evacuate. Starting your car or using your cell phone could ignite an explosion. 2) There is also the fear of pollution. Compressor stations are allowed to pump out
exhaust on a monthly basis as part of their normal operations. This is called a blow-down. It is meant to depressurize the gas. There are also accidental releases that regularly happen as well. The most common types of emissions are Formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, xylene, hydrogen disulfide, carbon monoxide(CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and methane (CH4). These compounds and elements are all toxic, carcinogenic, or neurotoxic, and are prone to cause major adverse health effects in humans and animals. 3) Some people say that the worst part of all is the noise. The compressor station sounds like 4 Mack trucks running in your driveway 24-hours per day. The sound has been known to bother people a mile away. And when they pump the natural gas into the air during their regular blow-downs it sounds like an airplane taking off for a couple hours. Sounds of wildlife (which is very important to people in these parts) will disappear. Furthermore, compressor stations are supposed to be on a property somewhere between 10-40 acres. This helps to mitigate the noise and pollution. This proposed compressor station on Rich Hill Road will be on less than 1 acre. It will be very close to the road, as well as to many homes and farms. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania belongs to all of us. Our government is supposed to protect our RIGHT to clean air and clean water. It says so plainly in our state constitution. Submitted by Todd Shelly, Richland Township
Vote on Principle, Not on Party This coming Tuesday, November 6th we have yet again another opportunity to exercise our right to vote. This is one of the greatest rights that we possess, to choose our leaders to represent us and unite us. I write with two purposes in mind to inform you, and urge you to get out and JUST VOTE! First I wish to inform you that there is no such thing as “wasting your vote/throwing it away” by voting third party. When you go to the ballot, do so knowing who your choices are, not what Fox or CNN tell you. I am not going to tell you how to vote but suggest that it is time for a change. You have more than two choices, and in most elections, despite how the old parties try to prevent it, always do. In my district, out of 40,000 eligible voters, only 7,000-10,000 voters turned out for the 2018 Primary. That is just under 25% of those eligible to vote, less than 20% when you factor registered Independents and Third parties. Granted, we have a closed primary system where only registered D’s and R’s can vote, but that is still really low! Does that mean that people are fed up with the two old parties, and feel they no longer are represented? Or is it just lack of drive to participate? Third party votes represent many things. They first establish, and show the old parties that they do not deserve your vote by default. It shows them that we will not stand for the same old establishment. If you align with a third-party candidate on principals, that should be your vote! Voting for Person A does not equate to a “buy one get one free” vote for Person B, causing/preventing Person C from winning/losing. The old rhetoric that third party candidates just don’t win, is wrong! There are many local level positions held by third parties. The
Libertarian party alone has about 200 nationwide, I should know, I am one! It is also wrong, because they can’t win, unless you actually vote for them. Even if they don’t win, there are many benefits that voting for them garnish, including gaining similar rights to ballot access and funding that the old parties receive! Whatever the case may be, the only way to “waste your vote” is by not voting. Learn who all of the candidates are on your ballot, it is very easy to find a sample ballot by contacting the County Board of Elections or visiting their websites. Find their websites, and social media channels, just Google them! Vote based not on party, but on principals. What is it that you believe is the best direction for your municipality? District? The State? Our country? Not every candidate on the “straight party ticket” button may meet your criteria. It is okay to vote across party lines! You do not have to vote for the same candidates of your registered party in the General Election! I recommend checking out the website: www.isidewith.org and participating in their survey. Take either the short or the expanded version. It will even point you to which candidates principles align most with your own. To see your actual ballot, and learn more about candidates running in your area, please visit the following websites, and Facebook pages! Bucks County Board of Elections: www.buckscounty.org/government/ CommunityServices/BoardofElections Montgomery County Board of Elections: www.montcopa.org/753/Voter-Services Submitted by John Waldenberger, Telford Borough, Libertarian Candidate for State Representative, 53rd District
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Holiday Book Recommendations
Advantages of Creating an LLC in Pennsylvania BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. The most critical decision a new entrepreneur will have to make is deciding the correct business structure. The most popular type of business structure here in Pennsylvania is the LLC, or Limited Liability Company. What Makes the LLC so Popular? The primary attraction to the LLC structure is the protection it provides from personal liability. This means that if the business is sued, the personal assets of the owners are protected from the lawsuit (however there are certain exceptions). Another attractive feature the LLC provides is the way the owners are taxed. LLC’s are considered “pass-through” tax entities, which means that the business owners report their profits/losses on their personal tax return instead of a separate business entity tax return – making your tax filing much simpler. Additionally, an LLC can be created with just one owner. This flexibility makes it appealing to single member businesses or businesses with several owners. Creating an LLC Setting up an LLC requires the filing of certain forms with the State of Pennsylvania. At first glance the forms may not seem overly complicated, however making sure these forms are correctly completed along with making sure the financial aspect of creation is done properly, are absolutely critical. The last thing business owners want is to make a devastating mistake during the initial set-up phase. Exceptions to Limited Liability Protection The following are a few instances where the LLC structure may not protect the personal assets of the business owner(s): If the business owner(s) are mingling the assets of the business with their personal assets. Remember, an LLC is a separate entity, which
is how it provides protection to the owners. If the personal and business assets are mixed, then a judge may concluded that the LLC exists only in name and is not truly a separate entity from the owner(s). Similar to the bullet point above, if the court finds that the LLC and owner(s) have “pierced the corporate veil”, meaning that do not exist separately. The easiest way for an opposing party to prove that the “corporate veil has been pierced”, is to show that the LLC does not abide by its Operating Agreement or that the Operating Agreement was poorly drafted and contains a multitude of errors. Having an attorney draft your Operating Agreement is the best way to protect against this. If the owner(s) engages in illegal, fraudulent, or reckless behavior. If the owner(s) signs a personal guarantee for a business loan/debt. If the owner(s) does not properly withhold employee wage taxes. Using the LLC structure to protect your personal assets is a great first step in setting up your business for success. However, make sure that you don’t make any mistakes in the initial process that will harm your business or personal assets down the road. Hire an experienced business attorney to help you through this process and draft a proper business Operating Agreement that will help you manage your LLC and avoid court disputes in the future. Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County solo practitioner located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 208, in Dublin, Pennsylvania who specializes in estate planning & administration, family law and business law. To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138. To learn more, visit his website at www.fravel-law.com
I know, I know, it’s only November. I shouldn’t be telling you about Christmas and Hanukkah books yet, nor should I be belting out ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.’ But, with Black Friday coming up later this month, I figured I should tell you all about some great holiday-themed picture books that you can gift to others (or yourself!) this season. Construction Site on Christmas Night, by Sherri Duskey Rinker, is the next in her Construction Site series, where the construction trucks build a gift at a site. I really love the soft sweetness of this book series, with the bright muted colors of the illustrations and the poetry of the rhymes. This book really shows the quiet beauty of Christmas as the machines work through the night. Christmas Cookie Day!, by Tara Knudsen, celebrates the tradition of making Christmas cookies with the ones you love. The book also features a cookie recipe for you to try with your child. I love the illustration style – it really conveys a sense of warmth to the reader. Knudsen’s rhyming is also on point, sounding like a loving parent teaching their child about how to make cookies. This book should be a staple piece in every Christmas book collection. Meet the Latkes, by Allen Silberberg, is a hysterical way of teaching kids about Hanukkah tradition. The characters are potato pancakes, and Grandpa Latke decides to have fun while telling the Hanukkah story, encouraging the family’s dog to help straighten out the story. The story is very wacky, with the illustrations only adding to the fun. Silberburg has crafted a genius way to tell kids about the story of Hanukkah, and I think everyone should read this book, no matter what holiday they celebrate! Santa Bruce, by Ryan T. Higgins, is the latest installment of the Mother Bruce series. This time, the woodland critters mistake grumpy Bruce for Santa Claus! Mayhem, of course, ensues. It is glorious. The Mother Bruce books are hilarious and Santa Bruce only
ramps up the precedent! The illustrations are comic-like, with all of the fun you could expect from a comic book. Kids will love to laugh as Bruce keeps getting more and more irritated as the animals do not seem to ever realize that Bruce isn’t Santa! This book is now one of my favorite holiday books, and I think it could be one of yours if you decide to give it a go! Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas, by Sarah Young, tells the readers of how God had had a plan for Christmas for a very long time and how Jesus had been foretold and present even before His birth. It also tells of the story of creation and how Jesus was born, giving a well-rounded approach towards how and why He came to be. The illustrations are full of a warm fuzzy look that really conveys a sense of warmth and love. The book is full of both prose and Bible verses, and is able to explain bigger concepts for younger children. This is a thoughtfully constructed book that would be great in the household and at Sunday School! Now, because you all read this in early November and are all wonderful people, here’s an extra book recommendation! It’s actually in-season too, so you can hopefully get it by Thanksgiving if you want it! Porcupine’s Pie, by Laura Renauld, is my new favorite Thanksgiving book that isn’t really about Thanksgiving! In the book, Porcupine is preparing for the woodland’s Fall Feast by baking a cranberry pie. As she walks to complete steps on her recipe, she ends up sharing ingredients as she meets her friends who are missing just one special ingredient. One of the things I love is that there is a Friendship Pie recipe at the back of the book. Renauld has crafted a marvelously sweet story about friendship and generosity, which I believe are the core concepts of Thanksgiving. Kids will love to look at the collage-type are style as they follow along with Porcupine on her adventure. With the holiday season fast approaching, I hope that this list makes its way into your hands just in time, and that you find at least one perfect gift for that special child in your life. For more on books and reading, visit my blog, ThisKidReviewsBooks.com!
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The Neighborhood “Wonnafitz” What is a Wonnafitz? Many people don’t know that they live in what was once a VERY Pennsylvania Dutch dialect area. As I mentioned in past articles, when we went either Friday night or Saturday shopping out at the “Vendue” (Pronounced Fendoo) our parents would get tied up in the aisle catching up on the past week’s events of the area speaking in the Dutch Dialect. There I go again, talking like I chusht (just) came back from a Grundsow Lotsch Fersommeling.! The words used above wonnafitz (busy body or nosey person), Vendue means Sale and in this sentence referred to the Farmers Market on Station Ave, chusht is just what we call Dutchiefied for just, Grundsow is Groundhog and this refers to a gathering or meeting around Groundhog’s Day. I have attended the Groundhog Lodge meeting for many year’s that meets here in our area in late January. For a few years I was on the Rote (A Board Member). Now to get to our subject about the neighborhood wonnafitz! Every little village or major street corner had a wonnafitz; that person could be male or female. Some of the best conversations were held “Over the Clothesline.” In the era before clothes dryers most families did their wash on Monday’s (weather permitting) and the clothes were “Hung out to dry.” I can still remember the fresh smell of our bed sheets as Mom brought them in and put them back on the bed. Back in that period we had the “Quakertown Daily Free Press” that was published every weekday. Believe it or not in this day of “HIPPA” protection they had columns listing the names of admissions and discharges from the hospital. The paper also advertised “Male” and “Female” Help. Most important every little village center or town had a person who called around to get any information on families including births, sicknesses, special family events, and most important any Out of Town Visitors. Some of these articles or printing of names along with engagement announcements and extensive details of weddings help the “Wonnafitz” start conversations to try to get more details to spread. I remember my Mom getting calls from Mrs. Link for the Brick Tavern area and telling of our big picnics and when my sister (Shirley) and her family came in from their home in Lancaster where her husband Donald worked for an accounting firm after graduating from Drexel. One time my sister came in for a short visit and Mom told Mrs. Link. Well as it happened, she was to attend another function in town and told that person they were not coming in from Lancaster. Yup, you guessed it, my Mom didn’t report my sisters visits from that point on without checking with my sister. You can
imagine the fodder for the Wannfitzick persons was about that snafu! Another source of information was the Bell Telephone “Party Line” telephones in the rural areas outside of Quakertown. If you picked up the phone gently and had no background noise, you could listen in! So everyone kept a sharp ear to hear the telltale click and the weaker sound of the other person talking to catch the “Wonnafitz.” Many times the parties talking would try guessing who picked up and would scold them when detected. As I mentioned in a previous article one of our neighbors accused another neighbor of “Betting on Horses” with a bookie when she hear him mentioning strange names on the phone. Here he was giving names of stocks to a client as he was a broker and had no choice but to have a “Semiprivate line. The next area a “Wonnafitz” could get good information was, believe it or not, church. Most churches had weekly Quilting sessions either during the day or in later years, because of women working, in the evening. While busy sowing the quilt tops in special quilting patterns with a filler and backing, the women would talk about the same subjects that were of most interest to the wonnafitz. Subjects about relationships, family disagreements, who went where, who switched jobs, or who was seen at the Wattshaus in the village late at night. Wattshaus is a slang dialect word for local hotel barroom or tavern. Most persons were on to whom the local “Wonnafitz” was and became very careful in what they mentioned around them. Of course the really sly ones had a knack of using this local courier of news to their benefit and purposely mentioned something they wanted to be “Spread Around.” Regretfully we have very few known Wonnafitz’s around today in our neighborhood. The reason for that is that in many neighborhoods people don’t even know their neighbors name let alone are interested in knowing their personal business. My neighbor and his wife and myself and my wife started having a neighborhood gathering in the fall in our rural are around Old Woods Road, Wright Road, Esten Road, and other nearby homes. The response we get from this gathering is very optimistic and the enthusiasm of the people in meeting and spending a few hours together is overwhelming. It is really great to be able to wave to someone as they drive by while I walk our dog. What a wonderful warm feeling. The only problem is we meet only once a year and we haven’t had the opportunity to develop a neighborhood “Wonnafitz!” Try this concept of knowing your area neighbors, it is a really great way to recognize people as they drive by and be able to wave, as you now know that person. Dick Helm is a regular contributor. He can be reached at dickhelm@ubfp.org
“November always seemed to me the Norway of the year.”- Emily Dickinson
American Legion Post 242 BY DICK HELM
November Update
This past Saturday (October 20th), I walked through the wonderful street presentation offered by “Quakertown Alive.” Fellow veterans of Post 11322 (John Rivers Post from Quakertown) had the formal presentation being offered by Quakertown Borough in coordination with Post 11322 of Quakertown Hometown Heroes Banners to be displayed proudly in certain areas of the borough. The banners will be displayed honoring Armed Forces Veterans who have served and who are serving who are or were specifically members of the Quakertown Community. Call the borough at 215-536-5001 for specific details and pricing for sponsorship of the banners and mounting hardware to honor those who served and the forms to fill out with the sponsorship. I, as a life long member of the Quakertown Community will be actively participating in this program. My wife and I have driven through quite a few communities in our state and in neighboring states and were deeply impressed with honors those communities displayed. These visual displays of those who took time out of their lives to devote (possibly with their life) their all to protect those communities and their way of life are very impressive to those either driving or walking casually on their streets. Many thanks to Quakertown Borough and John Rivers Post 11322 for the time they spent on this impressive endeavor. Speaking of time devoted to a cause. The Joint Veterans Organizations of Upper Bucks offer a unique program for Veteran’s Day. This year’s program is going to be held at Palisades Middle School, (for GPS purposes) 4710 Durham Rd., Kintnersville, Pa. 18930 on Friday, November 9th, 2018 at 10:00 AM. (Starting promptly) Last month I issued General Orders 11/11 to all Veterans
and Active Duty personnel. You are requested to attend this program to display to the joint Public and Private Schools from the Pennridge, Quakertown, and Palisades area the honoring of those who served with you and of course giving the students a chance to do the same to YOU! A friend of mine, Chester Westgate, a World War II veteran already has transportation and escort arrangements made to attend. If someone in their 90’s along with other veterans from the area who also served during WWII can attend; surely those of us who are veterans much younger can make it to! Please respond to the above General Orders 11/11. See you on November 9th! Charley Wismer, our adjutant, wants me to remind you to pickup that envelope with the tickets for our Youth to be held November 17th, 2018, I with to remind you we now have 100 winners instead of 87 as in the past to win you share of $4500. Lately many people spent $10, $20, or more on the Billion and half a Billion Lotteries with a very slight chance to win. Why not fill out those bargain price tickets $10,00 each, 3 for $25, or SEVEN for $50.00 with a much better odds of winning. Besides the much better odds of winning, we will give you food and refreshments starting at 7 PM if you plan to attend and participate in the drawing. If you want to donate additional money to the Post, just write, “American Legion Post 242” on the “Name” line in case those tickets are winners. My wife and I even win every now and then. Besides the good odds and the free food, your money donated for the tickets “Supports our Youth of the Area. Get those tickets sold and sent in! Let us make Charley happy for all the work he puts into this worthy cause. Stressing attendance & support on Nov 9th & 17th ~ Dick Helm
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Spring Bulbs Spring blooming “bulbs” as they are commonly called, are not all true bulbs. It can be confusing to determine the difference between these forms of underground plant storage. True bulbs (daffodils and tulips) contain layers of plant tissue with all of the elements of its mature plant. Corms, such as crocus, elephant ears (Colocasia, Alocasias) and Gladiolus are solid, modified stem tissue. Tubers (Cannas and Caladiums) are modified stem tissue containing buds of the mature plant, commonly called “eyes” as in a potato. November is still a great time to add color to your spring garden, as long as the ground is still workable. Sun lovers include Daffodils,Tulips, and Allium (part of the onion family). Crocus, Frittilary, Squills and Galanthus prefer sun to part shade. Although it is a bit late to order from many catalogs, local garden centers and home improvement centers are still offering a wide variety. Plan to plant in “drifts” or groups. Single bulbs will not create as pleasing an effect. Reputable companies include planting instructions and light requirements on the package. Storing Elephant Ears, Caladium, Cannas and Gladiolus: Once the foliage yellows and begins to fade (usually after a heavy frost) carefully lift the tubers or corms from the soil. Allow to dry out for a 1-2 week period on a layer of newspaper in a warm, dry place. After the drying period, cut off any remaining foliage and remove any remaining soil. Place them in a netted bag (keeping each flower type
separate) and hang in a cool, dry place . You can also store them in a basket or box covered with peat moss or vermiculite. Label each bag or box so you know what you have stored. Inspect them every couple of weeks during the storage period and discard anything shriveled or rotting. Dahlias: Although they are beautiful and easy to grow, Dahlias can be very difficult store. The time to dig the tuberous roots depends upon when a hard frost arrives and the appearance of the first hard freeze. The first hard frost should blacken the leaves. At this time the plants should be cut to a 4-6 inch stem, covering the stems with aluminum foil to prevent rain from entering and rotting the roots. This process stimulates the tuber to produce “eyes” within a 4 to 8 day window. Some gardeners like to divide the tubers before storing and some prefer to divide before planting. Both are acceptable. Because the tubers must be removed prior to a hard freeze, this can be a risky proposition and more trouble than the average gardener is willing to take on. If sufficient time is not allowed for the tuberous roots to produce “eyes” the tuber will not bloom. To dig, remove any supports, cages, irrigation hoses or any mulch covering the soil. Place a digging fork approximately one foot from the stem and insert it deep into the soil. Repeat this action to completely encircle the stem. Then, prying back on the fork should lift the stem stub and the clump of dirt. Gently lift the stem stub while pulling back on the fork. Rest the clump on the soil surface and remove the soil
from the tuber being careful not to crack or break the tuber. A cracked or broken tuber will not grow and should be discarded. Allow the tubers to cure for a few days. It is recommended to apply a fungicide prior to storage, but this is not necessary. Mark each tuber with name and color of bloom. If you have multiples of one type you can place them in a plastic bag with vermiculite and label the bag. Place tubers or bags in a wooden, cardboard or plastic container and layer with vermiculite, pet bedding or peat moss so that tubers are not touching. The key to successful storage is a room temperature between 35 and 50 degrees with a storage temperature of 40-45oF. For more details: https://extension.psu.edu/the-dirt-on-dahlias Spotted Lanternfly Update SCRAPE, SCRAPE, SCRAPE those egg casings! https://goo.gl/WtWxXY Our home gardening hotline and social media center has closed for the season, but you can still call, email, or write us with your home gardening questions. We will be monitoring the communications weekly. 215-345-3283 “Ask a Master Gardener” Penn State Extension Bucks County Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Almshouse Rd Doylestown, PA 18901 Email: BucksHotline@ag.psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us through the Upper Bucks Free Press!
Quakertown Lions Test Hearing at St. Isidore School
Quakertown Lions Club member, Alice Breon, tests Molli’s hearing at St. Isidore School. submitted photo
“Autumn is marching on: even the scarecrows are wearing dead leaves.” - Otsuyu Nakagawa
Employment Opportunities
New Vitae Wellness & Recovery - Hiring for a variety of jobs from maintenance to client care. Visit goo.gl/e2BRMY to view opportunities.
Wrecker drivers with Class A. Must have medical card. FT/ PT positions available. Send resumes to geoffstowspeed@ aol.com or call 267-733-2690
The Proper Brewing Company - Hiring various positions. Email kris@theproperbrewing. com or stop in at 117 W. Broad St., Quakertown
Independence Court - Senior Personal Care Community is seeking part-time evening and every other weekend wait staff to join our team. Responsibilities include setting and clearing tables and serving meals to residents in a courteous and professional manner. Apply in person at 1660 Park Ave. Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-7050 E.O.E.
Children’s Developmental Program FT Assistant Preschool Teacher. 2 years experience with children, and a CDA. Send resume to CDP_office@cdp children.org Upper Bucks YMCA - Childcare Teacher’s Assistant Group Supervisor Member Service Associate, Asst. Swim Team Coach, Babysitter. All include full Y membership. Call 215-536-YMCA (9622) or stop in to apply at 401 Fairview Avenue, Quakertown. Edible Arrangements - PT Associate: Preparing, designing, and dipping fruit in chocolate, customer service. Must be flexible with hours based on the needs of the store. For more information, please contact Mike Post at: pa1550@dofruit.com Geoff’s Towing & Garage - Professional tow truck operators. Neat appearance, courtesy and professionalism is a must! Rollback operators, Medium and Heavy-Duty
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Kulp Roofing & Construction Seeking a window, gutter, and siding installer. Carpentry skills a plus, reliability a must! Willing to train right individual. Compensation depends upon experience. Also hiring for our sales team. Applications accepted at our office at 216 D Apple Street, Quakertown. Questions? Call (215) 538-0618. Classic Hair Designs Established salon seeking experienced stylists, nail technician, and massage therapist. If you are a motivated & creative artist looking for a new place to express your talents we would like to meet you! Send your resume to classichairdesigns1@gmail. com. We use top quality products and offer education, paid vacation, flexibility and a relaxing atmosphere to work.
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Employment Support Group’s “Job Seekers” Searching for Employers The Employment Support Group (ESG) is looking to match its qualified list of job seekers with hiring employers. ESG is a free, volunteer lead organization that helps “Job Seekers” and those in “Career Transition” by providing a supportive environment including practice interview techniques, resume reviews, networking, preparing for a job interview, job hunting tips, listening skills and many more topics. Len Deane Jr., who volunteers and facilitates ESG, believes this job market is optimal to place these current job seekers. “Over the past six months the support group has helped many job seekers with extensive experience” said Deane “We are hoping to match these individuals with the needs of employers who are searching for qualified candidates.” ESG job seekers include: Sales and Marketing Leader prized for creating value while building profitable customer relationships Results-oriented Customer Service Professional with auto industry experience, including Warehouse Mgt., Quality Supervision
and SAP Order Mgt. Information Technology Program and Project Leader Successful entrepreneur with exceptional skills in Business Strategy, Marketing and Sales Leadership Labor Relations Professional Independent Sales Representative and Senior Field Sales Manager for Cutco Cutlery. Professional with extensive Science Lab, Customer Support, and Technical Writing experience If you are an employer interested in more information about these job seekers, please email Len Deane Jr. at DeaneL70@verizon.net with job specifications and salary requirements. Len is a qualified volunteer that can help match these candidates with your needs. There are no employer fees! The Employment Support Group, a Ministry of New Hope Community Church, is hosting free seminars featuring presenter Len Deane Jr. from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday each month.
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Upper Bucks Archeological Debate Continues
I found an aboriginal projectile point in my “arrowhead fields” this year. It’s a spearhead with the tip broken from, what looks like, two separate events. Probably by a plow blade. The artifact is made of local stone (not commonly imported jasper or flint). It’s severely weathered. The spearhead is unnotched and its base is slightly concaved and un-fluted. I cleaned it up and compared it to descriptions and drawings in Gary Fogelman’s book, “Projectile Point Typology for Pennsylvania,” and on some online sites. I’m nearly convinced—because of the “convex edges with slight shoulders at the midpoint” --that It’s a Pre-Paleo, Pre-Clovis, Lanceolate point over 12,000 years old! It’s hard to believe. Lanceolate points are not found around here and, in that part of ‘my fields’, I’ve previously found only small, triangular arrowheads of the Levanna (7001350 AD) or Madison (500-1500 AD), type. The bow and arrow wasn’t introduced to the Eastern Woodland Native American Culture until well into the Christian Era, so I always assumed that that specific field had not been occupied until relatively recently. Finding a spear point that precedes the manufacture of those arrowheads by ten millennia was a stunning revelation. But, can conclusions be drawn by the discovery of a single artifact? And, most importantly, is the artifact accurately identified? I was out there almost every day for a while looking for more (we ‘arrowhead hunters’ are a greedy, covetous bunch). But, at that time of year crops were growing and ‘my fields’ were in recently cut hay making hunting conditions poor. Regardless, and foolishly disregarding the muggy, summer weather, I persisted. When, after hours of diligent searching, I found only chips and flakes of jasper and flint (along with ‘modern’ artifacts like slivers of broken glass, shards of ‘white man’ pottery, ceramics and pieces of roof slate), my conviction that the site is recent was reinforced. But then, I did find the spearhead there. When most people around here talk about “the Indians,” they’re referring to the Lenni Lenape/Delaware tribe, who occupied the Schuylkill, Delaware and Hudson River Valleys when Europeans ‘discovered’ America. However, according to the tribe’s own written history, “The Wallum Olum” (Red Record), the Lenape didn’t arrive in the eastern river valleys until around 1375 AD. That’s only about 150 years before they paddled their canoes out into ‘New York Harbor’ to greet Verrazano’s ships. Conversely, some archeologists believe humans lived in Durham Cave, along the Delaware River in Upper Bucks Co., as early as 18,000 years ago. If so, there would have been nearly 600 generations of ‘Indians’ living and making stone tools along the Tohickon Creek before the Lenape arrived. Early human population in this region was sparse. It may have been denser by the Colonial Period, but William Penn estimated the Lenape population at only 2,500 to 12,000 at the time Pennsylvania was established. Upper Bucks County (referred to as the Great Swamp until after the American Revolution), was considered one of the Lenape’s best hunting grounds. Wigwams could be found on high ground along creeks throughout the area. Considering the time span (maybe 400 years of Lenape occupation vs over 15,000 years by pre-Lenape
cultures), the vast majority of artifacts found in this area are, undoubtedly, pre-Lenape. A good place to live is a good place to live regardless of your tool kit. It’s not uncommon to find sites that have been occupied (sometimes just seasonally), by various peoples for thousands of years. ‘My fields’ are in an area where three other streams join the Tohickon in about a half-mile of its run. Confluences of streams have always been popular settlement sites. Prior to this, I’ve found a plethora of aboriginal artifacts there that range from Colonial Period arrowheads to a black flint spearhead which was officially dated to about 8,000 BC. Since there are also the ruins of a 19th Century farmstead and an early 20th Century trash dump impinging on the site, it’s apparently been a good place to live for a very long time. Recent discoveries at various sites across the continent indicate that our understanding of the populating of the New World is sketchy. New sites have been dated to many thousands of years before the (previously), accepted date of the initial land-bridge migration from Asia. Recent theories are disputed by many archeologists, but then, continents didn’t ‘officially’ begin to drift until the late 1960’s, after there seemed to be no other explanation and debate ended. If, as new information suggests, humans came to North America as early as 24,000 years ago, a Lanceolate spearhead being found in Upper Bucks is, perhaps, not impossible to unbelievable. Though dates are now in dispute, the aboriginal cultures that describe the tool making techniques of people living in the Great Swamp include: the Lithic or Paleo Indians Stage (arrival in America to about 8,000 BC), which pre-dates but includes the well-known Clovis and Folsom Traditions; the Archaic Period (8,000 to 1,000 BC), when styles of tools varied substantially across the continent; the Post-archaic Period (1,000 BC to European contact), with its Formative, Classic and post-Classic stages. The Post-archaic Period is further divided by region. Upper Bucks experienced the Early, Middle and Late Woodland Periods. By the time Europeans arrived (with their guns, germs and steel), some North American ‘Indians’ had discovered smelting and were using a few copper tools but they were still, basically, a Stone Age society and were soon overwhelmed. I’m no archeologist or ‘Indian’ expert. I’m not even a well versed amateur. As a weekend artifact hunter, my identification of the spear point I found is certainly open for debate. Maybe it’s a Dudley variety of a Mansion Inn blade from the Late Archaic period. Maybe it’s a Fox Creek point from the Woodland Period. That’s more likely, I suppose. Or, maybe my new prized find it’s just a suspiciously shaped ‘regular’ rock. I’m sure there’s more than one of those in my collection. At any rate, while I’m out there spending hours with my eyes glued to the ground looking for ‘arrowheads,’ my mind wanders. I think about how deep the human history of the Great Swamp goes. I wonder: did a man squatting next to a campfire 12,000 years ago, on the exact spot I am now standing, chip out a projectile point then lose it for me to find? Who was he? What was he thinking while he worked? What was his life and family like? The plain old hayfield, deeded, taxed and farmed in the 21st Century, seems like it’s something much more than that. )Jack Schick is a long time Quakertown
Borough Holds Groundbreaking for Quakertown Action Park
BY MICHELE BUONO
Residents, borough and legislative officials, church partners, local business representatives and sponsors turned out on October 6 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Phase One of the much-anticipated Quakertown Action Park on South Main Street. Phase One includes the construction of a 2,800 sq. ft. building that will be the home base for Free Fall Action Sports. The building will include restrooms, offices, snack stand, and shared meeting area for Free Fall Action Sports and the Quakertown Borough Parks & Recreation Department. The new facility will add immediate value to the park and will be the cornerstone to the positive momentum taking place on the property. Financial funding and donated services for Phase One has been exclusively through local businesses, church partners, and community members. Berks Ridge Company Enterprises, Inc. will lead the construction with help from many of their partnering contractors. This is a grassroots effort to invest in the young people of our community. The “Goodlums”, a core group of young people who utilize the park regularly, have been active in raising awareness of the need for the new facility – even travelling to Harrisburg to speak about the project with government officials. The Quakertown Action Park Committee continues to work to finalize details on Phase Two, the construction of a new state-of-the-art concrete skatepark, which will be adjacent to the new building. This will replace the existing aged skatepark that was built in 2003. “The Quakertown Action Park Committee, led by Pastor Dave Kratz, has worked very hard for many years on this project. Thanks
to their dedication and overwhelming community support, we will finally see the first phase of the project begin this year,” said Quakertown Borough Manager Scott McElree. “The Borough is tremendously excited about the future of the park, as we know it will have a positive impact on our at-risk youth and our community as a whole.” Funding for both Phase One and Phase Two has recently hit the $1million milestone. This has been made possible by the significant support of local family business partners including the Marcho Family, Bergey’s Auto Dealership, Kenneth M. Carr family, Hatfield Quality Meats, the Tony Hawk Foundation, and state grant funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development and the department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “I have been and remain an enthusiastic supporter of this skatepark project”, said State Representative Craig Staats (R- 145). “I was pleased to help secure two grants that will go towards the park’s expansion.” Staats was referring to the grants from DCNR and DCED. The vision is for Quakertown’s Main Street Skate Park transformed into a state-of-the-art action sports recreation and training facility that acts a hub for additional mentorship and development opportunities. Completion of this project will provide a fun and safe place for bikers, skateboarders, and youth of all ages to come together and progress in their sport in a positive and community-friendly environment. “We always said it would take a miracle to pull this off. The miracle is all these different partners coming around the table at just the right time – Go God!” Pastor Dave Kratz, East Swamp Church.
photo by michele buono
area resident and regular contributor here at
UBFP. Reach him at sjckschc@aol.com
photo by james layton
Devlin Re-appointed to Commission on People with Disabilities
Adam Devlin, co-founder and owner of New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, has been re-appointed to serve on Philadelphia Mayor James F. Kenney’s Commission on People with Disabilities. The commission focuses on the creation of policies that support inclusion of those who identify a cognitive or physical disability. Devlin chairs the Behavioral Health Committee to emphasize hope, recovery, and equality for the Philadelphia community. The commission emphasizes accessibility and inclusion for individuals living with disabilities. The mayor’s office estimates that approximately 16 percent of all Philadelphians
are affected with a cognitive or physical disability. The Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities provides a means for this population to share concerns and work toward positive change. Various life domains are considered, including housing, transportation, employment, and access to services. Devlin continues to share his experience of more than thirty years in the field of behavioral health supports to be able to advise the mayor with respect to existing and proposed programs that provide services to those in need in the Philadelphia community.
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Eichman Named New Vitae’s Vice President of Quality, Safety, and Compliance New Vitae Wellness and Recovery is pleased to announce the promotion of Kathi Eichman to the position of Vice President, Quality, Safety, and Compliance. Eichman has held a number of positions at New Vitae, including the Director of the Quakertownbased Recovery Center. She had most recently been serving as the Director of Quality and Compliance, focusing her efforts on the clinical services offered by the recovery center, Philadelphia residential treatment centers, and the Action Recovery Brain Injury program. Eichman’s role now will expand to provide this same oversight and accountability for all the organization’s residential sites. “Kathi has the knowledge and the dedication required to manage our credentialing, accreditation, licensing, and compliance efforts,” said New Vitae President and CEO Judith Yanacek. “We are so fortunate to be able to benefit from
Kathi’s expertise and we look forward to her continuing efforts to ensure safe, high-quality residential behavioral healthcare.” Eichman’s work has resulted in CARF accreditation for New Vitae Wellness and Recovery’s Brain Injury services. While the organization has served individuals with brain injury for many years, Eichman has played a primary role in development and accreditation of a wider variety of service options. “Kathi has guided the delivery of excellent behavioral health and brain injury services for several years,” Yanacek stated. “She deserves to be recognized for her persistence and tenacity within her role. Kathi works tirelessly to support our organization and consistently goes above and beyond to support positive outcomes for our clients and staff. We are honored to announce her promotion to Vice President of Quality, Safety, and Compliance.”
New Vitae Celebrates Staff with 25 Years of Service Two members of the staff at New Vitae Wellness & Recovery are celebrating 25 years with the organization. She has held several positions over the years and is currently the Administrator of our Quakertown Residential Program. William Hoke is the Vice President for
Development. He spent the last few years developing the organization’s Veterans programs. “I very much appreciate these two invaluable members of the staff here at New Vitae,” remarks Donna Devlin, Executive Adminstrator, “They’ve done a lot to further our mission in the community!”
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2019 Jeep Cherokee For 2019, Jeep’s wildly successful Cherokee 4WD SUV comes with a revised headlamp assembly that more closely resembles the Jeep Compass and top line Jeep Grand Cherokee. Some in the automotive press criticized the earlier models’ three level headlight system wherein the running lights stood out and appeared to be the headlamps. But we liked them. They were different, eye catching and recognizable and you’d know it was a Cherokee from a mile away as their neon white running lights stood out from other vehicles. The 2019’s running lights are now integrated within the new LED headlamps giving them an eyebrow look over the headlights. But that’s not the only enhancement Cherokee underwent. New as well is an upgraded 7-inch touchscreen or optional 8.4-inch version that now includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Three inches was added to the cargo area, there is more soft touch materials and a new 2.0-liter engine was added to name a few. Cherokee is available in Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland and rugged Trail Rated Trailhawk trim levels that was tested. Cherokee gets it grunt from one of three powertrains. Offered are a 2.4-liter, 171-hp in-
line 4-cylinder; 3.2-liter, 271-hp V6; and new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder producing 270-hp and 295 lb/ft of torque for EPA mileage estimates of 20 city, 26-highway mpg. And that power gets sent to the wheels via a smooth shifting 9-speed automatic transmission. It should be noted that the Trailhawk had the optional engine start/stop to help achieve good mileage numbers. This powertrain combination allows a tow rating of 4,000 pounds. Our tested Trailhawk, and its 2.0L turbo, had impressive power. But applying too heavy an accelerator pedal will engage the turbo that will readily move the fuel gauge toward “E,” especially since it has to move Cherokee’s 4,260-pound curb weight. Cherokee’s are also offered with three 4WD systems: Active Drive I, Active Drive II and Active Drive II with Active Drive Lock. The latter is standard on the Trailhawk and includes a mechanically locking rear differential that locks both rear wheels for added traction when going off-road, in deep snow, mucky mud or slippery sand. And with Jeep’s Select Train traction control system, it offers five modes of Auto, Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud and Rock. For rugged off-road trails, the Trailhawk has acute approach and departure angles that allows traversing deep ravines, ruts and rocks. And it’s 8.7-inch ground clearance with undercarriage skid plates will get you to some backcountry hiking, fishing and hunting spots
with ease. Trailhawks have a fashionable interior with soft, supportive, and perforated leather seats. Its vertical stack is nicely contoured and encases the 8.4-inch touchscreen that provides a host of apps but surprisingly, didn’t have GPS nav. Instead, a smartphone app through Chrysler’s UConnect takes its place. HVAC controls are large and easy to read and the 4WD selector is self explanatory. There’s also a large driver’s information display between the gauges. Back in the rear seat, that has a 20-inch step-in, there’s ample leg room provided the fronts aren’t racked too well rearward. They also tilt backward a bit. Behind the seats, the cargo space was increased by three inches providing 27.6 cubic feet of room with the rear seats up, and 54.7 with them folded forward. This translates into a cargo area measuring 34 inches deep, 42 wide and 29 high with the seats upright. Flip them and depth extends to
64 inches. The underfloor, with full-size spare, offers some small item storage. Ride wise on Firestone 17-inch tires that puts down a 9-inch footprint, is exceptionally stable and smooth. Engine noise during acceleration is a bit noisy, but dissipates at cruise speeds. As for handling, Cherokee’s heft can be felt. Steering was a bit heavy and the overall effect was like driving a midsize Grand Cherokee. Off-road, it shines, taking lumps and bumps in stride and probably better than any of its competitors. With a base price of $33,320, that included a very long list of standard safety and convenience features like rearview camera, skid plates, crawl mode, electronic roll mitigation, rear park assist. Satellite radio and more, the options list is equally as extensive. With the Trailhawk Elite package ($2,995), panoramic sunroof ($1,295), 2.0L turbo engine ($500), Technology Group ($995) that added adaptive cruise, advanced brake assist, full speed collision warning, lane departure warning, side distance warning, Parallel and Perpendicular park assist (yup, self parking) and many more. With delivery, the Trailhawk bottom-lined at $41,245. A bit more than most of the competition, but the competition doesn’t offer the off-road prowess of the Trailhawk. If that’s what you want, there’s no need to look elsewhere. Cherokees come with a 5 year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. NOTE: Last month’s review of the 2018 Ford EcoSport was mistakenly headlined as 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, the vehicle reviewed by Nick in our August edition. 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.
Embrace the LED!
It’s been a long, hot, rainy summer. But autumn is almost here, and it’s time to get ready. For instance, you might have noticed that you’re turning on the lights earlier and earlier each night. The days, which seemed to last forever just a few weeks ago, are getting shorter. That means it’s a great time to look into installing LED bulbs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, LEDs use up to 75 percent less energy, and last up to 15 times longer, than incandescent lighting. A single LED bulb can save you $55 in energy costs over its lifetime. And, if everyone in the U.S. replaced a single light bulb with an ENERGY STAR-certified LED, we would prevent nearly 7 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to the emissions from 650,000 cars. (That’s according to ENERGY STAR.) LEDs might seem unfamiliar if you’ve never used one. But making the switch isn’t hard once you know a few things: LEDs use much less power to produce the same amount of light as incandescent bulbs. So, instead of a 60-watt incandescent, you might buy a 12-watt LED. Don’t be surprised or put off by the lower wattage on the LED. You might also see LEDs measured in lumens, instead of watts. Lumens are a measure of how much light a bulb produces. About 800 lumens is what you’d get from a 60-watt incandescent, for example, while a 100-watt incandescent produces about 1,600 lumens. Finally, LED bulbs offer a broad range of color temperatures, which are measured in a unit called kelvins. Lower kelvins mean the bulb’s light will be soft and warm, while higher kelvins mean the light will be bright and cool.
An LED bulb’s packaging has detailed information on lumens, lifespan, light appearance and estimated energy cost. Just a few seconds looking at the package, and you’ll be ready to go with the bulb you want. To help you make the switch, PPL Electric Utilities subsidizes part of the cost of LED bulbs. That means instant discounts on the bulbs are available at some participating retailers – no coupons or forms needed. To find a retailer near you, visit pplelectricsavings.com and click Lighting. How else can you save energy and money this time of year? If you have a child returning to school, they may spend more time on a computer doing schoolwork. Make sure the computer’s sleep mode is enabled, which will switch automatically to an energy-saving mode when they’re away. And, of course, teach your kids to turn off the computer when they’re done using it. You can also save in the kitchen – and out of it. Don’t put your grill away until it really starts to get cold, and you can save energy by leaving your oven off. Once the weather does start to chill out, bring your slow cooker out of storage, for another efficient alternative to the oven. Finally, now’s a good time to get your heating system inspected, so it runs as efficiently as possible during the colder months. Sealing cracks near doors and windows with weatherstripping or caulk will also keep warm air inside, where you want it. Saving electricity and money doesn’t take a big investment. You can get there one bulb, one homework assignment, one dinner, or one tube of caulk at a time. And when you’re done, you’ll have plenty of time for the pleasures of the season. Carol is the Regional Affairs Director for PPL Electric Utilities in Allentown, PA. Reach her at CObando-Derstine@pplweb.com
In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading their arms like dancers. They know it is time to be still. - Cynthia Rylant
Creepy Crawly Creatures Here in Bucks County, an insect, the Spotted Lanternfly, has been the focus of conversation for several months. Numerous residents have discovered from one to hundreds on trees, plants, flowers, and doorsteps. It is a beautiful insect, but nothing about the harm they wreak on trees and bushes is beautiful at all. I had not witnessed this intruder in my “neck of the woods” so, I only knew what I heard about the pest. I felt extremely fortunate because I do not like insects like ants, flies, fleas, bees, or beetles; nor do I like spiders, caterpillars, worms or snakes, and because of that, I knew I would not like this intruder. I was raised, and lived in the country for twenty-seven years, but I was never a fan of creepy, crawly creatures. Upper Bucks County became, and still is home to the infamous Halyomorpha halys – the “Stink Bug.” I’ve experienced a few of those outside my windows and a couple inside my house. Their departure from my premises was not a pleasant experience for either of us. We have also been plagued by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle that infested Ash trees. Thankfully, I never encountered one of those. Growing up in the country, we were visited by Locusts every summer. The adults in the family called them the “hot bugs” because they would start singing in the morning and the more they sang, the hotter the day became. As an adult, I learned that those pests were incorrectly identified as locusts when they were really Cicadas, and their song was a mating call; however, my mother and uncles told a story about the year that swarms of locusts did invade the area and there were so many that they blocked the sunlight. I’m glad that was before my time. For a little girl who did not like creepy, crawly creatures, it was my delight, and an amazing sight to watch these insects exit their shells. One of my hobbies was searching the yard and tree trunks to collect the shells. I stored them in a round tin container and kept them for years after my interest had waned. In the many time that I moved, that tin of shells, packed in a box surrounded with newspaper, accompanied my every relocation. That box was packed in a larger box that sat on a storage shelf with all the other boxes that contained things I was never going to use again – in my lifetime. Finally, I determined that I needed to discard that tin of thirty plus year old shells. So, I took them back to the homestead, walked deep into the woods, and tossed them to the
wind. How else do you say goodbye to something that was a part of your life for so long? A rather unique insect that was prevalent around our house as I grew up was the Praying Mantis. They would perch themselves on a ledge outside our kitchen window where I could admire their prayerful posture. My uncle used to tell the boys in the family that they were “stitching bugs” and not to touch them as they would bite and leave stitches on your skin that could not be removed. Now there was a reason for that tall tale. My male cousins, being boys, liked to catch all kinds of bugs and dissect, dismantle, and decapitate them. The Praying Mantis was a unique creature and the adults didn’t want the boys to harm them, so that was the scare tactic they used to protect the Mantis. When I moved “Uptown” there were no Praying Mantises. I did not see any for forty plus years until this summer when one happened to perch itself on my storm door. It has returned several times, and I just greet it and let is bask in the sun because I hear that they are particularly useful in capturing the Spotted Lanternfly. For that reason, I’m glad that they are back, but still, I will not touch one. A few Saturdays ago, I visited our Staples store, and as I exited my car, I admired a father and his children doing a “stomp dance.” In a few seconds I realized that the Spotted Lanternfly had invaded the front of Staples store. What WAS this little country girl who is now an “Uptown” adult woman who does not like creepy, crawly creatures that jump at you to do? Well, I pulled up my Big Girl jeans, and I went for it. Along the way I performed several murderous attacks – foot to pavement. It was not a pretty sight. They were even in the lobby area of the store, and a few were inside the store. As I left, I checked the trees in the parking lot, and yes, they were covered. I decided that when I go to shopping centers, I shall carry a fly swatter as a weapon, and possibly, even a spray bottle of Dawn dish detergent mixed with water. I understand that is a safe way to send them across the Sunset Bridge into the deep abyss of Never Land. I can only imagine what Upper Bucks County’s next plague will be. Frogs? Buzzards? Bats? In the meantime, enjoy the rest of Autumn, and have a grateful Thanksgiving. Jacque Holliday is a long time freelance contributor to UBFP. She always welcomes your comments via email at jacque@ubfp.org
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‘Quakertown Cares’ Begins 23rd Year! “Quakertown Cares,” a local fund-raiser begun in 1995 by The Free Press, aids Quakertown-area school and preschool families, veterans and veterans’ widows, and senior citizens in significant economic need. Cares provides checks or supermarket food cards when the need is acute or chronic. During the recent 2017-18 fundraising campaign (through May), donors contributed a record $50,032 to help our neighbors in need! The donors were 100+ individuals, family foundations, businesses, churches, and local school district staff members. The contributions aided roughly 425 households. Referrals are received from Quakertown Community School District guidance counselors, community social workers, and a veterans organization. Cares kicks off its 2018-19 campaign each November by distributing food cards at the Grundy House, which houses low income seniors and those with special needs. It also holds a Thanksgiving distribution of 100 turkeys and trimmings in partnership with Classic Staffing (Zirinsky family), Oldcastle Lawn and Garden, and Virginia Reiss Insurance. During the holiday season, Cares joins with the local school district’s multiple efforts to make the holidays brighter for its students in economic need by providing $15,000 in Target
gift cards. QCSD staff members contribute to Cares through payroll deductions, and classroom and building collections. Two family foundations (Zeigler Family Foundation and 100 Acre Wood Trust Foundation) generously support Cares, as does a local business which annually and anonymously gives $10,000. Morning Star Fellowship of Quakertown has already (2018-19 campaign) contributed $2,918 targeted for families in need at Quakertown Elementary School. In addition, a QCSD teacher couple has contributed a generous $1,000 to the new campaign. Cares also holds an annual pancake breakfast/craft in the spring, so come on out and help your neighbors! “Quakertown Cares” is unique in that it is an all-volunteer charity with no administrative expenses. Every dollar contributed goes to Quakertown-area neighbors in need. Cares appreciates the support of QNB, QCSD, the Upper Bucks Free Press, and the accounting firm of Hutchinson, Gillahan & Freeh. Contributions may be mailed (see coupon) to: Quakertown Cares, c/o QNB, P.O. Box 9005, Quakertown, PA 18951, or dropped off at a QNB bank location. Contributions are tax-deductible, and all contributions will be acknowledged.