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• Upper Bucks Free Press • October 2019
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? September 27
Quizzo Night at the Library, (free event) 7pm at Indian Valley Library, 100 E Church Ave, Telford. Play trivia & impress your friends. Sign up your team or just yourself at 215-723-9109.
September 27 & 28
Indoor Flea Mkt 9am-3pm both days. Food available, Bake sale on Sat. at St. Luke’s UCC, Rte 313, Dublin.
September 28
Community Flea Mkt 8am-2pm at Christ’s Lutheran Church, One Luther Lane, Trumbauersville. Spaces available $12 each. FMI: 215-536-3193. ‘Wheels of Fall Car Show’ at parking lot off 4th & W Broad Sts, Quakertown. Regis: 8am-11am, $15/per show car. Food, raffles, vendors, awards, more. (benefits Qtown Fire Co, rain date Oct 5) FMI: 267-249-8834. Fall Festival 11am-3pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt/Flea Mkt, 201 Station Rd. Alpacas, K9 Search Demo, Apple Pie Contest, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, Scarecrowmaking! Music, animals, food, vendors. FMI: 215-536-4115. Souderton Art Jam 10am-5pm at Souderton Community Park, Park & Wile Ave. Info: stmainst.org BCFL Comic Fest 11am-3pm at Levittown Library, 7311 New Falls Rd. Family-friendly celebration of comics, pop culture, creativity & fun. FMI:buckslib.org Bluegrass Music Concert by Mountain Heritage, 7pm at Solomon’s UCC, 2990 Bedminster Rd (Rte 113), Perkasie (near Bedminster). $10/at door. Refreshments served at intermission. FMI/directions: solomonsucc.org Apple Festival 11am-7pm at Zion Lutheran, 2966 Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill. The band “Paragon” will perform music from the 50’s to 90’s at 1pm-6pm. Food, games, ponies, more. Facebook.com/zion.zionhill ‘Write On! Creative Writing Workshop for Kids’ 2pm-3pm at Perkasie Library. This session “A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea.” Best for ages 6-12, parent participation encouraged. Register at calendar.buckslib.org ‘Team Hope Walk’ 9am at Upper Saucon Community Park, 3231 Preston Ln, Bethlehem. (for Huntington’s Disease) Register: hdsa.org/thwlehigh. Flea Mkt/Craft Show 9am-2pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. Breakfast/lunch avail. (Vendors must pre-register at 215-249-3089) 4th Annual Vibrant Living Festival 12noon-4:30pm at Meadowbrook Animal Healing, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. FMI: theroomatmeadowbrook.com
September 28 & 29
Alpaca Farm Open House 10am-3pm at Bucks County Alpacas, 2761 Bedminster Rd, Perkasie. Weaving & Felting Demonstrations. September 29 Haycock Fire Co Breakfast 8am-12noon at 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. Free Concert “Anthony Pasciuti” at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Call 215-5364115 for times. Free Concert “Country Jades” 11am-2pm in the Q-Court at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Call 215-536-4115. ‘Seed Packages’ (Naturalist Foray for preschool kids w/adult) 2pm at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. No fee, FMI: 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org ‘Designer Bag Bingo’ at Sellerville Fire Dept, 2 N Main St. $30/advance. Purchase at sellersvillefd.com. FMI: 215-257-4028 x302.
October 1
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Perkasie Histor. Soc. meeting 6:30pm at St. Stephens UCC in Perkasie. A review of Pennridge HS Football program by former coach Jeff Hollenbach. $12/dinner, reserv. due 9/25. perkasiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com Dine out Benefit for COBCares 5pm-9pm at West End Pub, Rte 309, Quakertown. Portion of dining checks donated to Community Outreach to help our neighbors in need. cobcares.org
Business & Community Expo 1:30pm5:30pm at Indian Valley Country Club, Bergey Rd, Telford. $25/chamber mbr, $40/non-mbr. FMI: Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce
October 3 to 6
‘White Cane Weekend’ – Help the Quakertown Lions help the Blind! The Lions will be collecting money at various locations all weekend.
October 4
‘Living the Legacy Breakfast’ (complimentary) 7:30am-9am at Pearl S Buck Intl, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie. Registration required. Pearlsbuck.org/signatureevents Designer Purse Bingo 7pm at Sellersville Fire Dept, 2 N Main St (open 6pm) $25/adv, $30/door. Tkts: Karen@lastchanceranch. org. Benefits Last Chance Ranch. Outside refreshments permitted (no alcohol).
October 5
Free Concert “Kara Young” 11am-1pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115. 1st Annual Faerie Festival 11am-4pm Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 N Main St. Meet mermaids from PA Mermaid Pod, dancing faeries, welcome to wear your own mythological costume. (age 10+/$10) (3-9/$3) (0-2/free) FMI: Facebook Flea Mkt 8am-2pm at Passer Community Ctr, 2580 Richlandtown Pike, Coopersburg. $12/adv. or $15/day of. Call 610-248-2843. Also Soup Sale! Pumpkin Ball hosted by Quakertown Alive! 6pm-10pm at Raymour & Flanigan Atrium, Rte 309, Quakertown. $120/tkts. FMI: 215-536-2273.
1st Annual Care of Creation Fest 12noon4pm at St. Philip’s Episcopal in New Hope PA. Gardening table, Blessing of animals, kids’ fun, bake sale, flea mkt, more. Free event! FMI: stphilipsnewhope.org or Michael 215-862-5782. Perkasie Library “Build It!” 9:30am11:30am, make cool creations w/our LEGO bricks, wooden blocks, etc. All ages welcome. 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. 8th Annual Race 4 The M.I.N.D.S. (Mental Illness No longer Defines Someone) at Peace Valley Park, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS.org Maple Syrup Tapping 1pm-3pm at Lake Nockamixon Environmental Educ. Ctr. Learn the process of making maple syrup from a tapped maple tree. Available for tasting. FMI: mbreece@pa.gov Free Family Tree 101 Workshop 10:30am at New Goschenhoppen UCC, East Greenville. FMI: jillphuffman@yahoo.com or 215-679-6203.
October 6
“Blessing of the Animals” 9:30am at St. John’s Lutheran, Ridge Valley, 910 Allentown Rd, West Rockhill Twp. Pets on leashes, carriers, etc. Outdoor/indoor service, r/s, comfortable chairs welcome. stjohnsridgevalley.com “Blessing of the Animals” 2:30pm at Animals in Distress Shelter. Refreshmts, craft & gift Bazaar begins about 1pm. All pets receive a St. Francis of Assisi medal & individual blessing. Directions/info: 610-762-8553 or aidpa@enter.net Springtown Firehouse Breakfast 8am12:30pm. $7.50/adults, $4.50/kids 5-8, free 4 & under. 3010 Rte 212, Springtown.
Free Concert “Tool Shed” 12noon-2pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115.
October 7
‘Bucks Co Tour of Honor’ will transport Vets to the Memorials in Wash. DC for the day. Each Vet will be accompanied by a “Guardian” for the day. buckscountytourofhonor.org
October 9
Kid’s Yoga (ages 2-6 w/adult) 10am-11am at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Free class w/Kate of Yalla Yoga. Learn yoga w/mindfulness games & fun new poses in sunny indoor space. peacevalleynaturecenter.org “Souderton Coffee with a Cop” Telford Night Mkt 5pm-9pm at Telford Train Station at Main St & Penn Ave. Vendors, live music, food trucks, beer garden (rain/shine). FMI: stmainst.org 4th Annual Old Time Pig Roast (catered) 5pm-8pm at Perkasie Owls Club. $40/pp, (RSVP was 9/18) Call 215-257-5390 or email: pennridgecc@pennridge.com. Blood Drive 3pm-8pm at The Proper Banquet Hall, 117 W Broad St, Quakertown. Appts: redcrossblood.org & use sponsor code: proper
October 10
‘How was Stonehenge Created?’ 4:40pm5:30pm (for kids) at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr in Pennsburg.$5/child. Info/regis: Alyssa 215-679-3103 or alyssa@schwenkfelder.com 14th Annual Upper Bucks Foodie 5:30pm8pm at Sands Chrysler Jeep Showroom, Rte 309, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-3211 or visit UBCC.org/Foodie
October 11
Bucks & Baskets Bingo 7pm at Springtown Firehouse, 3010 Rte 212. Tkts: $20/adv, $25/ door. Tkts: 610-346-6176 Halloween Dash, Bash & Splash 5pm-9pm at Upper Bucks YMCA,401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-9622 Cheesesteak Night 4pm-7pm at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-7226.
October 11 & 12
“Beauty & the Batik” Quilt Show (Fri 10am6pm) (Sat 10am-5pm) Adm: $8 (ages 12 & under free). Finland Mennonite, 1750 Ziegler Rd, Pennsburg. Demos, door prizes, auction, food, more. FMI: keystonequilters.org or 610-282-0651. Basket Bonanza (Fri 6pm-8pm) (Sat 12noon4pm) at Emmanuel Episcopal, 9th & Main Sts, Quakertown. Dozens of raffles, food, vendors. Free local wine tasting. See Facebook page for more info. 215-536-3040.
October 12
Storytime on the Road-UNICORN, Barefoot Farms, 11am at Mood’s Bridge Park, Perkasie side of Mood’s Covered Bridge. Stories, rhymes, singing! All ages welcome! FMI: Perkasie Library 215-257-9718. East Penn Modifiers Car Club Show 9am1pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-4115. Pet First Aid/CPR Clinic 9am-1pm at Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown. $45/four hour teaching program for managing animal emergencies. Register online: lastchanceranch.org ‘Wreath Making Workshop’ 1pm3pm at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. $15 per wreath ($7/mbrs) All materials provided. Many choices of bases & natural materials. FMI: 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org Operation Christmas Child Fundraiser Luncheon 1pm-4pm at Quakertown First Church of the Brethren, 455 Trumbauersville Rd, Quakertown. $6/donation. Craft & Bake Sale & music. FMI: 215-536-7510 or Quakertowncob.org Escape Room: The Haunted House, 1:30pm2:30pm (for kids) at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr in Pennsburg.$5/child. Info/regis: Alyssa 215-679-3103 or alyssa@schwenkfelder.com
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Soup Day 11pm-2pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. (Call only today 9am-11am to order at 215-249-3740) ‘19th Annual Community Dinner w/ International Food’ 6pm-9pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall in Bensalem. Intl tasting buffet, entertainmt, 2-tier raffle, silent auction, more. Info/tkts: welcomingthestranger.org or 215-702-3445. ‘Almost Full Hunters Moon Moonlight Walk’ 7pm nature walk (no fee) at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. No dogs allowed, canceled if bad weather. Donations accepted. FMI: 215345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org Tire Recycling 9am-1pm at Township Annex next to Municipal Bldg, 2320 Township Rd, Quakertown. To see what is accepted contact EAC at eac@springfieldbucks.org
October 12 & 13
Bucks Co Book Festival in Doylestown. 50+ published authors! Also Children’s Festival, Writer’s Workshop, author panels, & keynote speakers. Info: bucksbookfest.org
October 13
Telford Fire Co Fire Prevention Open House 12:30pm-3:30pm at 400 W Broad St. Featuring Marshall from Paw Patrol, free hotdogs, face painting & activities. Naturalist Foray “Birds in Autumn” 2pm nature walk (no fee) at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown.All ages welcome w/adult. FMI: 215-345-7860 peacevalleynaturecenter.org American Girl Teatime (Rebecca Rubin 1914) 1:30pm-2:30pm at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr in Pennsburg. Teatime for your child & doll. Boys & girls welcome! $3/ child with adult (free). Info/regis: Alyssa 215-679-3103
October 14
Columbus Day
School’s Out Camp-Pong Under the Sea 9am-12noon (ages 8-12) at Perkasie Borough Hall. Fee $49. Build your own video game. Must pre-register: call 215-257-5065. Email: ParkandRec@PerkasieBorough.org
October 15
‘What’s It Worth?’ Antiques Road Show (adults) 6pm-8pm at Perkasie Borough Hall. Fee/$15. Attendee may bring 1 or 2 items for appraisal. Must pre-register: call 215-2575065. ParkandRec@PerkasieBorough.org Quakertown Lions Club Hoagie Sale (Pre-order now until Oct 27 for Nov 2 pickup) 215-536-1983. Italian & Turkey Hoagies $5 each.
October 16
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”(adult event) performed by Neill Hartley (a one man adaptation of this classic) 7pm-8pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-3306
October 17
Badge Squad: Local Haunts 6pm-7:30 pm. Complete some ghostly activities. Best for ages 6-12, all ages welcome. Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie.
October 18
Govt Affairs Breakfast Buffet Meeting 8am at J.T. Bankers, 309 S Main St, Sellersville. $30/mbr, $45/non-mbr. Come hear from your Legislators (many invited). RSVP by Oct 15. Register: 215-257-5390 or pennridgecc@pennridge.com Color/Fun/Dash & Run 2019 Fundraiser at Richland Elementary, 500 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Music/Photo Booth/ Face Painters/Food Trucks. FMI: richlandtpo@gmail.com or 215-529-2450 Zumbathon for Breast Cancer Awareness 6-7:30. FMI: ymcabucks.org ‘An Evening w/the Artists to Celebrate a Healthier Tomorrow’ 6pm-9pm at St. Luke’s UB Campus, Quakertown. FMI: 1-866-STLUKES, option 4 or InfoLink@sluhn.org
October 19
Rite Aid Flu Shot Clinic 11am-3pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, Dept #353A, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Free w/most insurances. FMI: 215-536-4115. Penny Party (open 5pm) at Haycock Fire Co, 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. $2/door, bags of tkts avail. to buy. No change required! Lots of prizes, 50/50 raffles, refreshmts available. FMI: 215-529-7018 or haycockfire.org Buffet Style Turkey & Gravy Dinner w/ Salad Bar (all-u-can-eat) 4pm-7pm at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, 9150 Spinnerstown Rd, Spinnerstown. $12/adults, $5/ages 4-12, free 3 & under. FMI: 215-679-7710 or 267-374-0590. ‘Oldies & Rock ‘n Roll Dance’ w/DJ Gary Wiley 7pm-10pm (doors open 6pm) at Green Lane Fire Co, 214 Main St, Rte 63, Green Lane. Couples & singles welcome, casual dress. $10 adm. Includes snacks. Cash Bar. FMI: 215-453-9841. Autumn Alive! Fall Festival 10am-4pm in Downtown Quakertown. quakertownalive.com “Oktoberfest” 12noon-4pm at JS Stover Beverage. Info: stmainst.org Electronic Waste Recycling Event 9am-1pm at West Rockhill Twp building. $10/per car for many items. Additional fees for others. FMI/ details: westrockhilltownship.org Susie Burke & David Surette (voice & string folk music) 7pm at Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse, 320 W Chestnut St, Perkasie. $12/adults, $10/seniors, $6/students 13+, free/0-12. All sales at door! FMI: 215-257-3117 Annual Fire Prevention Open House 1pm4pm at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. Firetrucks on display, useful info, food, raffles, vendors, meet a pro wrestler & more. FMI: 215-536-7226.
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • October 2019
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? October 20
Cash Bingo (open 12noon) at Souderton Fire Co, 266 N 2nd St. Early Bird games at 12:45pm. Paper boards/please bring dabbers. $15/20 games. FMI: Mary 215-721-3167. 52nd Annual Quakertown Halloween Parade begins 2pm in downtown Quakertown. (r/d Oct 27) Call Kerry 215-538-5600 x5686 for registration/sponsor details. Non-perishable food items collected along parade route for local Food Pantries. Naturalist Foray “Leaf Peeping & Tree Hunt” 2pm nature walk (no fee) at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown.All ages welcome w/adult. FMI: 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org Octagonal Schoolhouse (only 8-sided one left in Bucks County) Open House, 1pm-5pm at corner of Rte 232 & Swamp Rd, Wrightstown Twp. Free, photographers welcome. Built in 1802. FMI: 215-870-2013. ‘Season Closing Night’ Telford Night Mkt 5pm-9pm at Telford Train Station at Main St & Penn Ave. Vendors, live music, food trucks, beer garden (rain/shine). FMI: stmainst.org
October 23
‘19th Century Monuments & the Stories of the People Under Them’ (Victorian Society took mourning very seriously) 7pm at Hilltown Twp Bldg, 13 W Creamery Rd & Rte 152, Silverdale. Free, donations welcome. FMI: 267-614-9174
October 25
Quizzo Night at the Library 7pm at Indian Valley Library, 100 E Church Ave, Telford. Play trivia, impress your friends. Sign up your team or yourself at 215-723-9109
October 26
Trunk or Treat 6pm-8pm at First Church of the Brethren, 455 Trumbauersville Rd, Quakertown. (r/d 10/27) Decorate your own trunk or just enjoy our campfire w/s’mores. Bring own chairs or share ours. FMI: 215-536-7510. Brewscuits 1st Anniversary Event 12noon5pm at 100 Emlen Way, Telford. 100% natural handmade dog biscuits, K9 demos, raffles, vendors, search & rescue dogs, more. Family friendly event! FMI: 215-723-0378. Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Family Style Dinner 4pm-7pm at St. Paul’s UCC, 104 Green St, Sellersville. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, free under 6. Take-out quarts/$8 (order by Oct 24, pick up by Oct 26). 215-257-7268, stpaulsucc.net 11th Annual Black Cat 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk 9am-11am at Peace Valley Park, 230 Creek Rd, Doylestown. (r/s) blackcat5k.org. Halloween Parade 10am on bike trail at Lenape Park in Sellersville. If bad weather, parade moves to Fire Hall, 2 N Main St. FMI: sellersvilleboro.org or 215-257-5075. Annual Halloween Trick or Treat & Costume Contest 1pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Grand Prize $250 Market Bucks. FMI: 215-536-4115. “Wag Walk” at Lake Nockamixon (Animals in Distress sponsor) Regis. at 10:30am. Directions/info: 610-762-8553 or aidpa@enter.net Perkasie Library “Sing, Dance, Read!” 10:30am, music & movement storytime. All ages welcome! 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. Badge Squad: Local Haunts 2pm- 4pm. Complete some ghostly activities. Best for ages 6-12, all ages welcome. Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie.
October 27
Haycock Fire Co Breakfast, 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. 8am-12noon, $7/ adults, $5/ages 4-7, free ages 0-3. FMI: 215536-2224 or haycockfire.org Naturalist Foray “What Creeps You Out?” 2pm nature walk (no fee) at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown.All ages welcome w/adult. FMI: 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org Confidence/Courtesy Workshop 1pm3pm (3 Sunday sessions thru Nov 10 for age 8-13) Perkasie Fire Hall, 100 N 5th St. Fee $225 incl. 2-course meal at 3rd class. Must pre-register: call 215-257-5065. Info: ParkandRec@PerkasieBorough.org
Designer Purse Bingo (open 11:30am, games 1pm) Sellersville Fire Dept Banquet Hall, 2 N Main St. $30/door, $25/adv, $20/ pp group of 10+. Drawings, raffles, baskets, light lunch avail. Call 309-361-8300 or peggy_lewis@yahoo.com
October 29
2019 Upper Bucks Employer Summit (8:30am Reg. & Netwking) (9am-10:30am Program) Free to attend, must RSVP. ubcc. org/events or pennridge.com. Bucks Co Commun. College,( Rms 160 & 161) at 1 Hillendale Rd, Perkasie. Yoga Storytime w/Jess, 10:15am-11am. Bring water & comfy clothers. Yoga mat/towel recommended. Best for ages 4-6, all ages welcome. Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie ‘Know Your Medicare Options’ 6:30pm8pm at Perkasie Borough Hall, 620 W Chestnut St. Free program, bring your questions. Must pre-register: 215-257-5065. Info: PerkasieRec.com
October 31
Halloween
Happy Halloween Storytime 11am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. Wear costumes & join us for a not-so-spooky storytime. All ages welcome! 4th Annual “Trunk or Treat” 6pm-8:30pm, Haycock Twp Community Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. Decorate back of your car/truck for Halloween. Bring candy! Food/refreshmts available at a safe location. FMI: haycockfire.org
November 1
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Designer Bag Bingo 7pm (6pm, kitchen open) at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 N Main St. $25/adv tkts, $30/door. NO outside food/drinks. Reserve and/or info: Carolann 267-374-7762 or bucks58fire.com
November 2
Quakertown Lions Hoagie Sale 9am-12noon at 2 QNB locations (Country Sq Shopping Ctr, 240 S West End Blvd) & (downtown, 15 N 3rd St). Limited amount available. Red Cross Babysitter Training Program 9am-4:30pm (ages 11-15) at Perkasie Borough Hall. Fee/$149. Certification is valid for two years. Must pre-register: call 215-257-5065. Info: ParkandRec@PerkasieBorough.org
November 5
9 Things to Do to Your Home as Autumn Arrives As we head out of Summer, use this handy check list as a reminder of some things you should do to your home as Fall arrives. (1) Clean, or possibly replace, your gutters (2) Check for drafts Pro tip: To check if you have a draft issue, close a door or window on a strip of paper. If the paper slides easily, you need to update your weather stripping. (3) Drain your outdoor faucets (4) Bring your outdoor furniture in or cover great pyrenees, gentle giants!
AARK Wildlife Rehab Ctr Open House 11am-4pm at 1531 Upper Stump Rd, Chalfont. $15/car. Live music, kids activities, pumpkin painting, silent auction, animal encounters, more. Offsite parking/shuttle buses avail. FMI: 215-249-1938
and secure for snowy and windy weather conditions (5) Fix any cracks in your driveway (6) Change your filters (7) Fertilize your lawn (8) Test winter equipment like your snow blower, portable generator, etc. (9) Change your batteries Happy Fall!! Sue Deily has been a Realtor for 34 years, resides in the Upper Bucks County area and enjoys serving her clients in Bucks, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties. Contact her at suesellshouses@gmail.com or 215-872-9865.
BuckyGrams: great dane, rottweiler, st. bernard, irish wolfhound, bloodhound, bullmastiff, bernese mountain, mastiff, malamute, akita, cane corso Hidden Message: Big beautiful Bucky Block: Count Dracula
October 19 & 20
Election Day
November 9 Shredding Event 9am-11am at Pennridge Community Ctr in Perkasie. (call to check what is accepted at 215-453-7027) Library Book Sale, Thrift Shop is open, hotdogs & hot chocolate available to buy. Holiday Craft Show 9am-3pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 Main St. All handcrafted items. Breakfast/lunch available by Ladies Aux. FMI: 215-249-3099.
November 10
‘Gobble! The History & Lore of Thanksgiving’ Open House 1:30pm-4pm (Speaker Dr Darcy Fair 2pm) at c1800 Strassburger Farmstead, 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pk, Sellersville. Free, donations welcome. FMI: 267-614-9174.
November 11 November 14
Veterans Day
‘The Legend of King Arthur’4:40pm5:30pm (for kids) at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr in Pennsburg.$5/child. Info/regis: Alyssa 215-679-3103 or alyssa@schwenkfelder.com
Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local.
November 16
‘The Walking Roots Band’ (acoustic-Americana music) open 7pm at Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse, 320 W Chestnut St, Perkasie. $12 & $10/adults, seniors, $6/students 13+, free 0-12. Tkt sales at door only. FMI: PerkMenno.net St. Luke’s UB Campus Pre-Opening Open House 12noon-4pm at 3000 St. Luke’s Dr (Rte 663 & Portzer Rd, Quakertown) Refreshmts, massages, rock wall, face painting, DJ, more. FMI: 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537) option 4.
November 17
American Girl Teatime (Cecile Ray & Marie Grace 1854) 1:30pm-2:30pm at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr in Pennsburg. Teatime for your child & doll. Boys & girls welcome! $3/ child with adult (free). Info/regis: Alyssa 215-679-3103
November 19
Quakertown Lions ‘Not Your Mother’s Bingo’ at St. Isidore School, 603 W Broad St. $20/22games. Call for tkts/info: 484-225-6670.
Longterm Happiness Why the positive pessimist? I’m naturally a pessimist, but even I can learn to think positively with practice! The easy part of making yourself happy is “doing what makes you happy.” I’ve found lots of hobbies that bring me joy like singing, playing guitar, and oil painting. And instant gratification comes easy these days whether you are binge watching seasons of tv or ordering items online that arrive the next day. But long term happiness sometimes means NOT doing what makes you happy. I struggle with health issues and being overweight is a major contributing factor. I struggle every day with my choices. Do I make myself instantly happy right now by drinking a tasty, cold soda or sweet mixed drink...mmm. Or do I make myself happier in the long term by
choosing not to drink or eat foods that are bad for me? Happiness can be difficult. It many times requires hard choices, learning to say no, and permission to forgive yourself. We all slip up from time to time, but you can’t let it rule your life. So don’t dwell on your shortcomings. Tripping over your child’s toy in the morning doesn’t mean you’re going to have a bad day. One bad food choice at lunch doesn’t mean you should go out to eat for dinner (and get Dairy Queen on the way home). Long term happiness comes from a million little positive choices. And if you waste every day never living up to the perfect day, life will pass you by! For the expanded article and more from the Positive Pessimist – visit KellyJax.com.
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Medicare Q & A Basics Note: All of the answers below have variables and nuances depending on the situation and individual. Because it is a government run program, will Medicare offer me inferior care? No! Though Medicare administers the program, all care is provided by private doctors, hospitals and laboratories. Medicare will pay approximately 80% of all costs with Medicare supplements covering the balance. What exactly does Medicare cost? Medicare Parts ‘A’ (Hospital Coverage) costs zero ($0) and Part ‘B’ (Medical Services) in 2019 cost $135.50 per month. (This is a “base amount”) High income individuals will pay more based on a sliding scale. Because, in a general sense, Medicare covers 80% of your Health Care, you will need a Medicare Supplement (“Medigap”) or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO). The Supplements and the Medicare Advantage Plans have a range a costs depending on several variables. Call our office for a precise over-the-phone quote. Are there large deductibles that need to be satisfied before coverage begins? No! The Medicare Part ‘B’ deductible is just $185 for the entire year of 2019. There are some small deductibles but the Supplements or Medicare Advantage Plans cover these. What about pre-existing conditions? To enroll in Medicare Parts ‘A’ and ‘B’, there are never medical pre-existing conditions. And when you first go on to Medicare, you may choose any Supplemental Plan also with no pre-existing condition limitations. If I choose to take Social Security benefits early at age 62, may I also sign up for Medicare?
No! Enrolling in Medicare cannot be earlier than age 65, unless you are officially disabled and collecting Social Security disability payments or have specific chronic debilitating diseases. Will Medicare cover my younger spouse and/or other dependents? No! Family coverage doesn’t exist in Medicare. Also, if your spouse and you are both on Medicare, you each pay premiums separately as there are no “married couple discounts.” Must I enroll in Medicare when I turn 65? No! You do not have to enroll in Medicare and there will be no penalties if you are covered by employer-based insurance from your job or your spouse’s job. Some people like to enroll in Part ‘A’ (zero $0 cost) when they turn 65 so they are in the system and enrolling in Part ‘B’ could be smoother. Do I need to enroll in Medicare every year? No! Your coverage rolls of over from year to year for Parts A and B as well as your Supplemental Plans. Throughout October, I will be holding Free Medicare Seminars that show how all the pieces of the Medicare puzzle fit together. If you are soon to be transitioning to Medicare or already on it, you will find these seminars extremely informative and entertaining. Check our website for the current schedule (SRinsurancesolutions.com). The current seminars scheduled are in Harleysville, Warrington and Willow Grove. Howard Peck, is the owner of Senior Insurance Solutions LLC based in Green Lane PA. He’s a Pennsylvania Licensed Insurance Broker who exclusively specializes in Medicare. Reach him at 267-923-5281, hnpeck@comcast.net, or at SRinsurancesolutions.com
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Madeline M. Colmyer, 96, formerly of Bristol died August 28, 2019 in Abington Health Lansdale Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Colmyer. Born in Fishing Creek, MD she was the daughter of the late Wilbur L. & Clara E. (Travers) Lewis. She retired in 1983 from the former Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Bristol. She enjoyed bowling, BINGO, and going to the casinos. In her earlier years she enjoyed playing tennis. She was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran serving during WW II. She is survived by her three children Barbara J. Colmyer of Perkasie, Douglas F. Colmyer (Deborah) of Spinnerstown, and Karen E. Schwinden (Mark) of Newtown. Five grandchildren Jeremy, Scott, Robert, Leigh, and Jill. Nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by many brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942. (www.crstrunk.com) Anna K. (Beck) Heverly, 88, of Haycock Twp., passed away Wednesday afternoon on August 28, 2019. She was the wife of the late George Clair Heverly. Born on February 22, 1931 in East Rockhill Twp. to Warren and Millie (Sterner) Beck, Anna was an employee of Roy Ann Diner in various positions for 38 years. She was judge of elections in Haycock Twp. for 54 years as well as an animal lover who took in wildlife and domestic animals. She enjoyed canning and baking, and in her later years spending quality time with her grandchildren. Anna is survived by her three children, Carol, wife of Stanley Heckler of Coopersburg and their daughter, Jennifer wife of Jeremy Wolfe of Quakertown, Alan and his wife, Karen Davis of Rushville, NY, and Timothy and his wife, Carol (Courtney) Heverly and their children, Tyler and Courtney of
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Haycock Twp. Anna was predeceased by her brothers Warren, Charles, William, Ralph, and James. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peace-Tohickon Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Old Bethlehem Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944 or Last Chance Ranch 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. Quakertown. (www.crstrunk.com)
Joseph Edward Pearson, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 1, at Souderton Mennonite Homes, where he and his beloved late wife Esther (Keeler) Pearson lived since 2002. Born in Quakertown, PA, Haycock Twp., Bucks County, he was the son of the late Edward and Emily (Reichert) Pearson. Joseph was a stone mason who worked for Wallace S. Blank Masonry, Telford, after which he was self-employed, in the same occupation. Joe gave his heart to the Lord on May 10, 1938 at Haycock Mennonite Mission, which started in the New Harrisburg School House in Haycock Twp. When he was in school, his teacher advanced him from 3rd grade to 5th grade. During his formal education, he received two handwriting awards for exceptional penmanship: one from Bucks County, PA, for excelling in the Palmer Method of Penmanship and the other from LockerHeed from the State of VA, where he attended Eastern Mennonite School, in 1941-1942. From 1953-1955, he and his wife were in 1-W service at Brattleboro Retreat Hospital, Brattleboro, VT. He and his wife loved wildlife and nature and took up bird watching and bird photography and visited places outside the U.S.A., witnessing the beauty of God’s creation for mankind to enjoy. They started a Nature Program at Spruce Lake Retreat in the Pocono Mountains in
Canadensis in 1972. In 1969, Joe helped organize the Bucks County Bird Club, where he was a Charter Member. As field chairman, he led bird trips to Portland Maine, New Hampshire’s coastline, down to Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia. He also began the Upper Bucks Christmas Bird Count. Joe was an avid coin collector, stamp collector, collector of unsharpened lead pencils from businesses, mineral stones, glass insulators from Railroad lines, telegraph and telephone lines and milk bottles from PA. He was an avid small game and deer hunter who also enjoyed freshwater fishing and some deep sea fishing. Joe was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, Kulpsville where he served as Chairman of Church Council, elder, and Sunday School teacher. He began serving as president of MDS (Mennonite Disaster Service) in 1972 when Hurricane Agnes hit the Wilkes-Barre area with floods in the Wyoming Valley. Joe led cleanup and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Agnes and continued serving as a member of MDS for 42 years. Joe is survived by his sister Elizabeth Koch, Coopersburg, his brother Jacob and his wife Nancy, Richlandtown, brother-in-law Curtis Stoudt and his wife Ann, Souderton, and nieces and nephews. Viewing will take place at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Monday evening, Sept. 9, 7-8PM and again Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Towamencin Mennonite Church, 1980 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443, 10-11AM. The funeral service will follow. Burial will take place in the adjoining church cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Joseph’s name to: The Living Branches Foundation Benevolent Care Fund, (for Agape Fund), 207 W. Summit St., Souderton, PA 18964. Arrangements by Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home, Inc., Telford, Franconia Twp. Visit www.williamsbergeykoffel.com to send online condolences. Marie Baskin, of Sellersville passed peacefully on September 1, 2019 in her home at the age of 85. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Baskin. Born in Maryland she was the daughter of the late George & Marjorie (Hekee) Brent. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Marie also loved the mountains, raising and breeding various dog breeds, reading, puzzles, and doing crossword puzzles. She also collected dolls and clocks. She was a loving mother to her children Dave Baskin (Kim) of Bristol, Bonnie Clift (John) of Levittown, Michael Baskin of Sellersville, Richard Baskin (Suzi) of Sellersville, Amy Zielinski (Frank) of Quakertown & the late Cynthia Jette. She is also survived by two brothers Ronald Brent of Florida & Michael Brent of Sellersville and a son-in-law Michael Jette of Philadelphia . She was the loving grandmother and great grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and daughter she was predeceased by three brothers George, Edward, & Donald. “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20 “If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also.” John 14:3 In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Upper Bucks SPCA 60 Reservoir Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. (www.crstrunk.com) Dorothy Ann Kulp, 89, of Philadelphia formerly of Quakertown, died September 4, 2019 in Immaculate Mary Home, Philadelphia. She was the wife of the late Peter Kulp. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late William and Ida McDowell. She was a therapist who loved life and enjoyed helping others. Dorothy enjoyed singing especially in the nursing home talent shows. She also had a passion for reading. She is survived by three children Glenn Sunderland, Carol Pentz (Tom), and Scott Sunderland. A sister Betty Winter, daugh-
ter in law Andrea Sunderland. 5 step children Patty, Peggy, Nancy, Kevin, and Eddie. 5 grandchildren Kate, Wade, Jeff, Aidan, and Ally, 15 step grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942. (www.crstrunk.com) Santa G. Martello, 86, of Quakertown formerly of West Philadelphia died September 5, 2019 in her home. She was the wife of Giovanni Martello. They were married 67 years in February. Born in Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy she was the daughter of the late Salvatore & Grazia (Lombardo) Riillo. She was a seamstress for D’Arof Taylor Shop in North Philadelphia before retiring. Santa enjoyed crocheting blankets and baby clothing, cooking and making her own sauce and sausages. She had a strong faith with devotion to St. Rita & the Blessed Mother. She also prayed the rosary daily. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown and a former member of St. Donato’s in West Philadelphia. She also enjoyed her loving family. In addition to her husband she is survived by her three children, Sam Martello (Judy) of Quakertown, Theresa Martello of Culver City, CA and Tony Martello (Melissa) of Douglassville. 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Vincenzo Riillo. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in her name to Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia in Umbria, Italy or in the form of Mass Cards. Marilyn M. Wilsey-Wenhold, 87, of Quakertown died September 5, 2019 in her home. She was the wife of the late Robert Wilsey and the late Allen Wenhold. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Marshall & Iona (Johnson) Roberts. Graduate of Quakertown HS Class of 1949. Retired after 25 years from Levy School Bus Company. Bus driver for over 20 years then worked as an aide with special needs kids. In the 1960’s she became the last of 4 generations to run the Railway Express Agency that was started by her great grandfather in the early 1900’s. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a member of the choir and the church Butterflies. Marilyn’s greatest joy was her faith, family and friends. She will be remembered for all the love, devotion and care she gave to everyone she met. She is survived by her daughter Barbara J. Leh (Sam), four sons David E. (Sue), Donald E. (Christine), Douglas A. (Donna), and Steven R. (Sandi). 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She is also survived by her grand dogs. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Ave. Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. Quakertown. A. Thomas Weaver, 75, of Quakertown, previously of Hatboro, died on September 6 at his home. Born in Abington, he was a son of the late C. Stoy & Mary B. (Baskin) Weaver. Tom graduated Hatboro Horsham High School in 1962 and later earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Rutgers University. Tom worked at NADC in Johnsville, PA. His biggest accomplishment was developing the computer system on the P-3 Orion Submarine Hunting Aircraft. He retired at age 50 after 32 years as a civilian for the Navy. Tom was a jack of all trades and loved to do many things in his spare time including: listening to music, teaching line dancing, growing flowers, collecting G Gauge Model trains and seeing trains in
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real life all over the country, and breeding Dalmatians. He was an animal lover, loved the color blue or anything “sparkly” and his colored glass collection. Tom was a big advocate for the Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps. Surviving are his sons: Thomas Worden, fiancée Jessica, of Philadelphia and Chris Worden, wife Kathryn, of Indianapolis. Grandchildren: Owen, Ella, and Olivia Worden, nieces: Cheryl Gallagher and Susan Colborn, and sister: Trudie Yaeger, husband Frank, of Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Carolina Crown, 227 Main St. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715. To view Tom’s online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com Francis D. Helverson, 73, of Upper Saucon Township passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was the beloved husband of Bernadette (Vitale) Helverson with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born and raised in Roxborough, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Martha (Alexander) Helverson. After graduating from Roxborough High School, Frank was drafted into the United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country as a Corporal. He won two military honors which included the National Defense Service Medal and Meritorious Mast Award. He worked 30 years as a Facilities Manager for Richardson-Vicks which later was acquired by Proctor & Gamble. Frank was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, loved to dance, and watch westerns on the television. He enjoyed coaching baseball for teams in Quakertown and Pennridge Little Leagues. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Bernadette; daughter and sonin-law, Stephanie and Scott Muller of Upper Saucon, PA; son, Erik Helverson of Newtown, PA; three grandsons, Derek, Luke, and Elijah; three sisters, Joan Salus (Phil) of Pompton Plains, NJ; Linda Zaborski of The Villages, FL, and Sally Phillips, (Jim) of Lynchburg, VA and many nieces and nephews. His passing was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Martha Helverson, as well as his two brothers, Robert Helverson and William Helverson. To express condolences, please visit www.crstrunk.com. Memorial contributions may be given to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Organization 8815 Conroy Windermere Rd. Suite 309 Orlando FL 32835 (www.helpfightra.org) or the National Kidney Foundation 30 E. 33rd St. New York NY 10016 (Kidney.org). The family of Frank Helverson wishes to thank the St. Luke Hospice House and Care team for their assistance and support. Frederick Weisbach, 34 of Quakertown died Saturday September 7, 2019 in St. Mary’s Manor, Lansdale. Born in Sellersville he was the son of Frederick J. Weisbach and Esther Madara. He was a 2003 graduate of Quakertown Community High School. Frederick also played baseball for Quakertown Connie Mack and had a passion for playing video games and cards. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters, Jennifer Snider–Kline (Scott), Theresa Weisbach and Annemarie Weisbach. Nieces and nephews, Branden, Katie, Brianna and Austin. He is also survived by his paternal grandfather William Weisbach and a cousin John Hutchison among other cousins and family members. He was predeceased by a brother John and a nephew Cameron. (www.crstrunk.com)
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Harry F. Hashagen, 95, of Coopersburg, passed away on September 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Shaver) Hashagen. Harry was born in Drums, Pa on February 25, 1924 to the late Frederick W. and Lizzie E. (Moyer) Hashagen. Harry was a World War II veteran who served in the United States Army under the 103rd Infantry Division: 2nd Battalion 410th Infantry. He was among the first graduating class from Williamsport Technical Institute, now known as Pennsylvania College of Technology where he earned a diploma in Diesel Mechanics. He was employed for 33 years by the Bethlehem Steel Corp. working in the MERF as a Diesel Mechanic, later taking on a supervisory position, before retiring in 1984. He is survived by his children William of Hellertown, Diana Fluck ( Kenneth) of Trumbauersville, Fred (Sue) of Springtown, Harry of Riegelsville/ Coopersburg, Dawn Michener (Kenneth) of Coopersburg; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and brother-in-law Fred Michaels of Bristol, Pa. along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson. Arrangements in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www. crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church at the above address or a local Volunteer Fire Company. Carl H. Guentensperger, 82, of Zionsville, died on September 11 at LVHN – Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown. He was the loving husband of Alice (Johnson) Guentensperger for 61 years. Born in Richland Township, he was a son of the late Carl & Dorothy N. (Trumbauer) Guentensperger. Carl graduated from Quakertown High School in 1955. He proudly served in the US Army in Pusan, South Korea. He worked as a Mechanic/Electrician for Avery Dennison in Quakertown and formerly at Ametek US Gauge in Sellersville. Carl was an avid hunter and loved to spend many days with his family at his cabin. He loved to go camping, boating, the Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State football. Surviving with his wife are children: Donna Lick, husband Dennis of Zionsville, April Guentensperger of Mertztown and Alan Guentensperger of Zionsville; Grandchildren: Kathleen (Jason) Lindaberry, Stephen (Madison) and Matthew; Great-Grandchildren: Patrick and Mollie; and sister: Linda Fox, husband Barry of East Greenville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111. To view his online obituary please visit www.nauglefcs.com Betty M. Priestas, 87 of Quakertown died Thursday September 12, 2019 In Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. She was the wife of the late Joseph Priestas and the companion of Harold Boardman of Milford Square. Born in Finland, Bucks County she was the daughter of the late John J. and Verna M. (Zipp) Rothmund. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spinnerstown. In addition to her companion she is survived by her children, Kenneth Crouthamel (Victoria) of Perkasie, Carol Gumbert of Quakertown and Susan Goodwin (Robert) of Quakertown. Brothers Robert of Trumbauersville and Clairmont of Dayton, FL, and a sister
Delores Krewson of Quakertown. Six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Predeceased by a granddaughter. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday September 28, 2019 at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown PA 18951. Call from 9:30 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 120 Spinnerstown PA 18968. Paul D. “Dutch” Afflerbach, Jr., 71 of Quakertown died Friday September 13, 2019 in his home. He was the husband of Kathleen A. (Landis) Afflerbach. They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary last October. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Paul, Sr. and Loretta (Neiman) Afflerbach. He was last employed as a supervisor for Precision Tube in North Wales. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the John Rivers VFW Post #11322 in Quakertown. He was a lifetime member of the Quakertown YMCA and loved all sports especially Penn State Football. He also enjoyed coaching his children in Little League, Quakertown Midget Football and RASA. Dutch was also a member of Great Swamp Fish and Game and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spinnerstown. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Lance (Kelly) of Palm, two daughters Michelle Steinbacher (Richard) of Catonsville, MD and Sheri Weidemoyer (Peter Quier) of Quakertown. Five grandchildren, Tori Weidemoyer (Shawn), Damon Afflerbach (Morgan), Bryan Weidemoyer (Filomena), Brea Afflerbach and Magda Steinbacher. Two great grandchildren, Ilena Clemons and Violette Weidemoyer. He was predeceased by a sister Carol Neubert. In lieu of Flowers the family request memorial contributions to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Stain Glass Window Fund, P. O. Box 120 Spinnerstown, PA 18968. Arrangements in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown, PA. Kathleen M. Johnson, 63 of Richlandtown died Saturday September 14, 2019 in Greenleaf Nursing Home, Doylestown. Born in Doylestown she was the daughter of Gertrude (Klenert) Thomer and the late Anthony J. Thomer. She was last employed as a supervisor for Corrugated Paper Group in Milford, NJ. She also was the owner operated of the former Crysleen Needle Punch & Craft in the Quakertown Q-Mart. She enjoyed painting and traveling. In addition to her mother she is survived by her children, Crystal M. Stone (Randy), Daniell Fiesser, Lon A. Case (Laura) and Michael J. Case (Brandy Miller). Five grandchildren Alivia, Carter, Bailey, Brent and Brooke Lyn. Two brothers Anthony and Michael and two sisters Theresa Coyle and Julie. She was predeceased by a sister Carol Weaver. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to the Penn Foundation, 807 Lawn Ave. Sellersville PA 18960. Margaret Hannah Kline, 90, of Milford Square, passed away September 18, 2019. She was the widow of Harold Weisel Kline. Born in Limeport, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Edith (Fulmer) Neas. Margaret was a sewing machine operator for several area factories. She was a member of Trinity Great Swamp UCC,
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Spinnerstown. Margaret enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, country music, and going to auctions, flea markets, and the casinos. She also enjoyed scratch off lottery tickets from time to time. Surviving are her children: Shirley, wife of John Nostadt, of California; Larry Kline and his wife, Mary, of Quakertown; Barry Kline, of Philadelphia; and Keith Kline and his wife, Nicole, of Florida; a brother, Robert Neas, of Quakertown; 6 grandchildren: Lisa, Mike, Scott, Ryan, Tracy, and Amber; and 4 great-grandchildren: Daulton, Taylor, Logan, and Mason. She was pre-deceased by siblings: Ruth, Pearl, Gretna, Evelyn, Earl and Ray. A Celebration of Life will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, at Trinity Great Swamp United Church of Christ, 9150 Spinnerstown Road, Spinnerstown. Friends may gather from 10-11AM at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Luke’s Hospice, 240 Union Station Plaza, Bethlehem, PA 18015. To offer on-line condolences, please visit her “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes.com. David F. Kachline, 87, of Quakertown died September 22, 2019 in his home. He was the husband of Ima Jo (Anderson) Kachline. They were married 65 years last December. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Allen & Verda Mae (Fornorman) Kachline. He retired in 1991 as an inspector for Insaco. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Paletown Rod & Gun Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. David was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown. In addition to his wife he is survived by his five daughters Linda Clymer, Terri Ufferman (Greg), Susan Hippeli (Paul), Joanne Trumbauer (Dave), and Barb Schlupp (John). A sister Anna Fluck (Bud), nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Donald, and three sisters Mary Bearn, Grace Fluck, & Kathryn Grimes. The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Ave. Quakertown, PA 18951. Call 10:00 A.M-11:00 A.M. in the church. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown is assisting the family with arrangements. Albert J. “Al” Landis, 87, of Quakertown, died September 23, at his home. He was the loving husband of Catherine G. (Texter) Landis for 65 years. Born in Spinnerstown, he was a son of the late Nelson & Ida Landis. He worked as an Electrician for the Quakertown Hospital for 30 years. Al was a faithful church goer and “would give the shirt off his back for anyone”. He worked on many projects, was a Sunday School Teacher and drove the church bus. Al was a very giving and happy individual. Surviving along with his wife Catherine are children: David, wife Shari of East Stroudsburg, Michael, wife Paulette of Lebanon, Susan Carter, husband Pierre of Quakertown and Jean Park of Quakertown; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by 10 siblings. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Bible Baptist Church, P.O. Box 152, Quakertown, PA 18951. To view his online obituary please visit www.nauglefcs.com
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Halloween Dog Safety Halloween can be scary and stressful for a lot of dogs. Every Halloween, your dog’s world is turned upside down with ringing doorbells and excited kids. In addition, the candy that drops to the floor could be hazardous to their health. Here are some tips to keep them safe. 1. Dog costumes. Dogs can look adorable in Halloween costumes. If you decide to dress them up, make sure costumes are simple and loose-fitting. Detailed costumes can make it difficult for dogs to move and cause injury if they get spooked and take off running. If you try a costume on your dog and he seems aggravated or upset, it’s probably best to avoid using a costume. Try a cute bandanna or t-shirt instead. 2. Keep your dog indoors. It’s probably best to leave him inside behind a secured baby gate, in a closed bedroom, or crated with a safe chewy or food stuffed puzzle toy. 3. Keep decorations out of reach. Keep decorations to a minimum, especially with a young dog or puppy. Wagging tails and excitement can easily knock things over. Nobody wants a Halloween fire caused by a knocked-over candle Jack-o-Lantern. If you find that your dog enjoys chewing on your newest Halloween decorations, apply bitter apple spray. The spray is a non-toxic, safe, and effective chew deterrent for most dogs.
4. Make sure your dog is wearing identification. Some dogs will do whatever they can to get outside. With your door opening and closing numerous times during all the commotion, their escape can be easier than normal. If they’re wearing their ID and are microchipped, they can safely be returned easily if they sneak out. 5. Seek care immediately. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, the four most common food related hazards for pets around Halloween are: Chocolate, Candy overindulgence, Raisins, Candy wrappers If your pet is showing signs of illness or you think your pet may be poisoned, contact your local veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center ASPCA 888-426-4435 immediately. The sooner you seek medical treatment the better off your dog will be. 6. Throw away glow sticks immediately. Keeping your kids visible during Trick-orTreating should be your number one priority. If you choose to use glow sticks, make sure you safely throw them away immediately after use. While non-life threatening, the liquid inside the glow sticks can cause: irritation, pain, excessive drooling, and foaming of the mouth. Have a fun but safe Halloween, everyone. I hope to see you all out for the Autumn Alive! Pet Pageant Costume contest this year! To your K9 success! Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDTKA, CTDI owner and Trainer of Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC Quakertown www.molassescreekdogtraining.com
Advocates for the Homeless Seeks Volunteers for Code Blue Shelter Volunteers are needed to support the mission of the Advocates for the Homeless of Upper Bucks (AHUB). AHUB is a non-profit organization which serves the needs of the homeless of the Quakertown, Pennridge, and the Palisades areas. One program under AHUB is a volunteer staffed community ministry called Code Blue which provides shelter and a warm bed and meal to the homeless of Upper Bucks County on cold winter nights when the temperature is 26 degrees or below. This homeless shelter is located at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Quakertown, PA. After a very successful six years for the program, we hope to broaden our volunteer base for this upcoming winter. Opportunities include: Shelter Admissions staff, Transport Driver, Overnight staff, Morning Aide, and more. Season runs from November 15, 2019 to April 15, 2020. Please consid-
er volunteering with AHUB. Contact us at ahubpa@gmail.com to learn about opportunities. You can also reach us at 215-536-5166, but e-mail is preferred. About Code Blue Ministry: Code Blue Sheltering Ministry, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, officially opened in Quakertown on December 1, 2013 after three years of development and provides warm shelter, food, and respectful overnight care for homeless people in Upper Bucks County during times of life-threatening cold weather. We partner with churches, volunteer agencies and individuals in the Quakertown, Pennridge, and Palisades school districts to provide this ministry. AHUB’s mailing address is P.O. Box 232, Quakertown, PA 18951. Their email is ahubpa@gmail.com. The Code Blue hotline # is 267-450-5191. Like Upper Bucks Code Blue on Facebook!
American Legion Post 242 October Update BY DICK HELM We wish to thank all of you who attended our 18th annual September 11 Memorial Service (Patriots Day) honoring the 18 Bucks County residents who perished that eventful day. Most important was the honor that the local communities bestow to the people who are known as 1st Responders. We wish to thank those communities that joined us in this salute. Milford Township (Supervisors Strunk and Courdoff), Trumbauersville Borough (Councilman Christopher Betz), the Richland Township Police Department, including the Police Chief, and Quakertown (Borough Manager and Police Chief Scott McElree, police officers, and firefighters). We missed Richland Supervisors Tim Arnold and Tim Ritter who were committed to work duties. Also present were former State Representative Paul Clymer and Past District Vice-Commander of the Legion Craig Wilhelm. Our guest speaker was Craig Staats, Present 145th District Pa. House of Representatives. I mention their names as it shows the unity of the Upper Bucks communities by the above persons’ steadfast attendance at both this Patriots Day function and our Memorial Day Parade and Service in May. Their being present shows the unity of our Communities to all of us residents in these important memorials to those that served us, and presently protect us from harm and disaster. Thank You! I also want to thank the approximately 30 private citizens who took time out in their busy day to show thanks and appreciation to the firepersons, police, emergency medical technicians and other local volunteers who
help us when we are confronted by a personal emergency need. One stated fact in the wonderful main message given by Representative Staats, really sent an important message home to me that day. He mentioned, “Heroes aren’t Special People – “They are “Regular People” like you and me who answer the call when an Emergency beckons us.” (My summary of what he actually stated) On that day back in 2001 many regular people did extraordinary deeds. The patriotism of this country was not destroyed that day, but strengthened! May it always be thus. Thank a public servant, whether it be a firefighter, police officer, EMT, or the local political figures that provide the monies to fund them the next time you see one in or around the area. As Emcee at this service, I was taken back by “The Mystery Echo of the playing of Taps” that was played off in a distance. After Charles Strunk (Milford Twp) played “Taps” I heard a distant Echo of Taps being played and held off until the solemn final notes were played from asking for the Benediction from our Chaplain Lt. Col. Retired David Ellis, a former Army Chaplain. Some say they could have been from a school or other organization or maybe by a private citizen who was inspired to do so. I was certainly moved by the coincidence of these return notes and it added extra meaning to me and those others who knew it was not part of our program and emphasized the fact the “We care.” I will have instructions on the combined Veterans Day Service to be Tentatively held At Strayer Junior High School on November 11th in the November issue of the UBFP. We will NEVER Forget!
League of Women Voters of Bucks County to Present Programs on Electoral College, 2020 Census The League of Women Voters of Bucks County will present “The 2020 Census: You Count!” on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Free Library of Northampton Township, 25 Upper Holland Road, Richboro. Guest speakers are Adela Moraux, Philadelphia Regional Census Center partnership specialist assigned to Bucks County and Evan Stone, Bucks County Planning Commission executive director. Learn why the census matters and how it impacts residents of Bucks County. Allocation of funds, representation in government and decisions affecting development, schools and social services are impacted by public participation in the census. The League of Women Voters of Bucks County is also presenting “The Unintended
Consequences of the Electoral College” on Thursday, November 14 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Coffee House, located on second floor of the Delaware Valley University’s Student Center, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. Dr. Bruce Allen Murphy, Fred Morgan Kirby Professor of Civil Rights at Lafayette College, will be the guest speaker. Dr. Murphy’s teaching interests are constitutional law; rights and liberties; and judicial biography. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. Learn why the Electoral College was created, what purpose it was intended to serve, and its relevance in today’s world. For more information, call 215-230-9986 or email LWVBucksPa@ gmail.com.
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Hello dear fans! Looks like our final township meeting will be Oct. 1st. The Board of Supervisors is the one who have to say I have “all my ducks are in a row”. ( what a funny saying. I am excited to tell all of you that I have a birthday coming up. I will be 16 on Nov 27th. I am in good shape but I do get confused at times. My human just had a birthday too. I promised her not to tell her age again but I can tell you she received some nice presents. I saw some perfume, and gift cards and something I haven’t seen yet called social security. …What? I am getting a “look” from my human. I didn’t mention her age. Why is she glaring at me. Oh well, I will just blame it on being senile. I will fill you in next month on how the township meeting went. Thank You all for showing me how much our services mean to you. I would like to remind you who use kennels to take your dog to the kennel for short half day trips until they feel comfortable with the staff. They will realize they are getting picked up again and not “dumped” or given away and worry the whole time you are gone. An overnight would be nice too. Kennels should try to limit the amount oif staff changes for a dog by trying to assign the same faces to the same dogs each day. Dogs need to know and trust that there is a leader in charge of the comforts they
need and want. Human contact and love is as important as the food and potty runs in keeping them happy. Love M.J.
Know your vaccines – Parvovirus As many of you probably know, in addition to being a veterinarian I also run a dog rescue called Harley’s Haven. We save puppies from high kill and rural shelters, and then help find them homes to give them a fresh start. With running the rescue, we end up seeing a fair amount of sick babies, and one of the most common (and most preventable) illnesses we deal with, is parvovirus. Parvo is a HIGHLY contagious virus that is spread mainly through the feces of infected dogs. It is a virus that attacks the intestines and stomach, so it causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. If it gets severe enough, it can even cause these babies to go into sepsis, and then can lead to death – it can be deadly even with the best of care, so it’s a very scary virus! The dogs who are most susceptible are young puppies, because they have immature immune systems, and can’t fight the virus off as well as adult dogs. PLUS, many adult dogs are vaccinated! The problem with this virus, is that once a puppy is ill, there is no cure. All we can do
is support them with fluids, antibiotics, nausea medications, and more to try to give them a chance. It’s up to them and their little bodies to fight it off and pray that we caught it in time. So that is why it is so scary, and why it can be deadly! The thing that is most frustrating, is that this virus is extremely easy to protect against with a vaccine that is safe, inexpensive, and widely available. There are shot clinics, shelters, rescue groups, and veterinarians everywhere who have this vaccine available – sometimes even for free! So please – vaccinate your dogs – they need this vaccine as a puppy as a series of 3-4 vaccines, and then a year later, and then every 3 years (or longer, talk to your veterinarian!) as adults. And when you have young puppies, wait to take them out in public until they are fully vaccinated. This small action could save their life! As always, talk to your veterinarian for more info, and happy fall everyone! 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.
Harley’s Haven
Clifford
Meet Clifford - This handsome hunk was sprung out of ACCT in Philly and is waiting for his family to find him! He is a young adult fellow who is super playful and fun, and loves people! He would love a family who goes for walks or hikes, or to play in the yard! But don’t worry, he also loves to snuggle and can be a couch potato too - he is waiting for you...contact us today for more info! Meet Evie - poor Evie has been with our rescue for over 700 days. Seven hundred days.
Evie
She has been waiting for so long for the right family to come along. She is not an easy lab who loves everyone, and that has been a big part of why she is still waiting - she is a special girl who needs a special home that can embrace her for being different. She is nervous of new people, but wants you are in her inner circle - she is sweet, kind, gentle, and has a goofy playful personality! Please consider giving her a chance, you won’t regret it!
Looking for a furever friend? Give Harley’s Haven a call at (267) 354-5204.
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“The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible treads like unseen cats. Tom Skelton shivered. Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet or gold or orange velvet. Smoke panted up out of a thousand chimneys like the plumes of funeral parades. From kitchen windows drifted two pumpkin smells: gourds being cut, pies being baked.” - Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree
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Friends, family, local business representatives, and borough officials welcomed You’ve Got Maids and a new event venue, The Gathering Place, to Downtown Quakertown. Both businesses are located in the spacious old print shop at 351 West Broad Street. The space has been transformed into modern office space in the front and a charming event venue in the rear of the building. photo by michele buono
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Quakertown’s Community Day committee, chaired by Doug Wilhelm, presented a donation of $20,000 to Borough Council on September 23. The check represents proceeds from the borough’s July 4th Community Day event this past summer. and is earmarked to purchase a digital sign to be placed at the downtown triangle on West Broad Street to be used to advertise events in the borough. Wilhelm introduced members of the Community Day Committee, thanking them for their hard work and dedication in making the event the most successful so far. Wilhelm had praise for all of the local service groups that donate their time and efforts to make Community Day successful each year. He also noted that planning has already begun for the 2020 event on July 4th. Pictured (L-R): Mike Johnson, Dave Wilsey, Mae Wear, Lisa Ficarra, Don Rosenberger, Missy Molnar, Jonathan Sell, Doug Propst, Kate Underwood, Karen Ryglicki, Doug Wilhelm, Lynda Ulrich, Craig Gillahan, Marty Mack. photo by michele buono
Elsners Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary! (left) Pax and Slurpee, two rescued horses from Last Chance Ranch, now with the Baltimore Mounted Police, visited LCR’s 20th Annual Open House (right) Members of Hilltown Township Volunteer Fire Co. worked hard to make the 7th Annual Wines on Hill event successful. photos by denise bentz
Sign of the times - Dennis Pfleiger, President of St. Luke’s Quakertown Campus and CEP of QNB Bank Dave Freeman with Quakertown Alive’s Executive Director Naomi Naylor and President Jann Paulovitz at the unveiling of the new interpretive sign for Quakertown’s historical mural. The sign depicts and explains that individual elements of the of the mural. photo by michele buono
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Elsner of Doylestown celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends at New Season’s. They were married in Philadelphia on September 19th, 1949. Mr. Elsner is retired as a marketing coordinator from Leeds and Northrup and from Pine Run. Mrs. Elsner (Harriett) was a professional server. They have been active members of the Lion’s International, Dublin Club and Robert is the PDG of the Lion’s 14-A District and Past CEO of the Lion’s Eye Bank. They have 3 children, Karen Marie Elsner, Dr. Robin A Conboy (Timothy Sr.), and Keefe Brian Elsner (Elizabeth), 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. submitted photo
Did you know? Masao and Miyako Matsumoto of Japan were the world's oldest known living married couple as of May 2019. The Guinness World Records named Masao and Miyako, 108 years 16 days and 100 years 243 days respectively, the oldest living spouses by aggregate age with a total of 210 years 121 days. The couple was married for 82 years
Quakertown Rotary Promotes Summer Literacy
The Quakertown Rotary Club made youth literacy a focus this summer. The club partnered with Quakertown Elementary School (QE) and the Quakertown Branch of the Bucks County Free Library for a “Summer SLAM Reading Program.” QE is one of five elementary schools in the school district and Principal Dr. Michael Zackon is also a Quakertown Rotary Member. Starting in early July with incoming first graders, Rotarians read Andy and Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure to students, ending in August with fifth grade students. The book chosen was obtained via Rotary and has the theme of the Four-Way Test. At the end of the session, each child received a swag-bag emblazoned with the QE and Rotary logos. Each bag contained QE sunglasses, a Four-Way Test bookmark, a snack, and, most importantly, three grade level appropriate books. QE teachers were also present for the event, and students were able to meet their 2019-20 teachers. Additionally, the Quakertown Library promoted upcoming summer
and fall literacy programs and set up a library card drive so all students and parents were easily able to obtain a library card. The program was held at the Quakertown Library and students and their parents were told about the programs available at the library and were encouraged to sign up for library cards. Over the course of the five-week program, over 120 students and their parents participated, over 25% of the school. The program was so successful that the district administration is looking to expand it to all five elementary schools next summer. “The goal of QE Summer SLAM was to further connect QE students with the Quakertown Library and remind them about the importance of literacy; which is fundamental to all learning. This fabulous program could not have been completed without the partnership of our Quakertown Rotary Club,” QE Principal Dr. Zackon said.
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The answers to the puzzles on this page are found elsewhere in this issue.
Think Local. Play Local. Be Local.
Addams Family Arachnophobia Beetlejuice Black Cauldron Box Trolls
Casper Coraline Corpse Bride Dark Crystal Frankenweenie Ghostbusters
Goonies Goosebumps Gremlins Hocus Pocus Labyrinth
Monster House Monsters Inc Neverending Story Paranorman Witches
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Time for Change
As Fall approaches, we are reminded that it is about a time for renewal and change. Sometimes we can get so stuck in old behaviors that we forget that we have choices. Change is never easy. It requires a desire to want things in your life to be different or better. So, where do you begin you may ask. First you need to identify what it is that you are unhappy about in your life or what you would like to improve in yourself or your life. Most people will have a list which may be too much to change. So, prioritizing your list is essential. Pick the top three things on your list which are what I call “MUST” the things that you have been talking about forever and just can’t seem to find the time or the desire to do. Then once you have made that decision write down the specific goal and steps on how you will achieve this desired change. For instance, I want to be more patient and tolerant of others. My goal would be to learn acceptance of others’ behaviors and thought processes. The specific steps I would take would be 1.) look at the source (specific person) identify what it is about them that creates these feelings 2.) identify is there anything that I can do personally to improve the relationship 3.) identify specific steps I can take to reduce stress created by my lack of tolerance and patience. And so on…. I tend to be extremely specific in my step process I think because I am a therapist and
have a tendency to analyze plus I am a big advocate for goal setting and the more options you have to work on a particular issue the better the outcome. Having choices about how we want to change is powerful. I feel so much better about myself when I am working on myself. I am not perfect by any means. Life still happens despite how much we know about how to take care of ourselves. We are still impacted by others as our life evolves and we get older. There is risk in everything that we do and CHANGE requires us to take a risk. Life has so much to offer us if we would just get out of our own way. Life is challenging at times we may be thrown more curve balls then we would like however it is all in how we catch them that will create the change we desire. Are we truly invested in ourselves? Have we truly committed to ourselves? Do we have one foot in and one foot out? Are we still sitting on the fence? So, depending upon where we are at will determine if we catch that curve ball and make the necessary changes in our life to support the change and happiness we desire or we drop that curve ball and stand up and say, “Whoops I made a mistake!! Next time I will catch that ball!!’’ 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.
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Business Group Reorganizes as Perkasie Thrives
Perkasie to Host Fall Festival
Perkasie’s annual Fall Festival will take place from 12pm – 4pm on Sunday October 6th 12 pm to 4 pm. The Festival takes place in both the town center, and in Menlo Park. The event sites are linked by a free bus, or visitors can enjoy the short walk between the two locations. The theme of this year’s event is “Fall Football”. Visitors are invited to a football toss, photo ops and autographs with the Pennridge RAMs team. Pennridge Green Jackets and RAMs Cheer teams perform in the town center at 1:30pm and 3pm. Win prizes in the wing-eating and pie-eating contests or the new corn hole tournament (pre-registration encouraged). Roaming crazy-hair artists will give you an Eagles/ Pennridge hair makeover. Entertainment in the town center and football-themed crafts at Menlo are all new attractions this year. As every year, families will find lots of free fun at Menlo Park, including a petting zoo, balloon twisting, face painting, and (weather permitting) the Boing gymnastics Tumble Track and pony rides (small fee). Free fallthemed crafts are under one park pavilion, and scarecrow decorating is under the other. Families are welcome to build and enter a scarecrow in this popular contest (one per family please, while supplies last, or bring your own). Judging is at 3pm with prizes announced at 3:30pm. Perkasie’s historic Carousel is open for the day. Food options at Menlo Park this year include BBQ, waffles, popcorn and the Carousel and Rita’s Water Ice snack stand offerings. Perkasie’s town center plays host to lots of
free activities, including tractor rides, a large outdoor games area with oversized Jenga and Connect 4 games, a 9-hole mini golf course and the Revivals Block Party. Pumpkin decorating is on N. 7th St alongside a new sidewalk chalk art installation and a Perkasie fire truck. A new wing eating contest at 2:30pm is followed by the ever-popular pie eating contest at 3:15pm. Musical entertainment is provided by the Bucks County Folk Song Society, Mudfroot and student group UBACE. Visitors to the town center can enter to win large raffle baskets with prizes generously donated by local businesses. All this, plus tons of food, and a large craft and vendor fair. Town center stores and eateries are open with shopping and dining specials. Andrea Coaxum, Borough Manager says “We are excited share so many new attractions this year, and very grateful that we are able to share so many free and fun activities with our community”. Perkasie Borough would like to acknowledge the following Premium Sponsors for their continuing support of the Fall Festival: A&T Chevrolet-Subaru, American Heritage Federal Credit Union, Dunkin’ Donuts, First Student, Gilmore & Associates, Penn Community Bank and ServPro Upper Bucks. A number of roads are subject to parking restrictions and temporary closure for the event. ADA parking is available at the Menlo Aquatics Center parking lot and in the Borough Hall parking lot in the town center. The most up to date information is available at the Fall Festival event page on the Perkasie Borough Facebook page.
In the aftermath of a devastating fire in June 1988 that destroyed most of Perkasie Borough’s downtown, several business owners formed the Perkasie Towne Improvement Association. Its mission was, through special events, networking, and cooperative marketing, to play a role in rebuilding the town center. Fast forward 31 years. The quaint Bucks County Borough, with its charming Victorian architecture and enduring small-town feel, is in the midst of an economic development Renaissance as evidenced by hundreds of new housing units, independent shops, and restaurants that run the gamut home-style to fine dining. Perkasie’s self-proclaimed title as “America’s Hometown” has never been more appropriate. At the heart of the borough’s rebirth has been a close working relationship between the borough and PTIA which, sparked by new and existing business owners and residents, has grown in numbers during the last year, hired a Director of Development, and is planning events aimed at engaging the entire region. “The enthusiasm is incredible,” said Joe Ferry, the group’s new development director. “People are recognizing that the Perkasie area is a great place to live and own a business. We want to be part of keeping that momentum going.” Under the leadership of borough Events Director Linda Reid, Perkasie has seen its popular Farmers Market (every Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon at 7th and Market through October 26) win state recognition. Its “Under the Stars” car show continues to be one of the premier summer shows in the Delaware Valley. And the town’s Christmas Tree Lighting, the oldest in the country, draws thousands of people downtown for free horse and carriage rides, a live performance of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by the mayor, holiday music, and a chance to see Santa light the tree. PTIA’s role is to support the borough’s efforts by connecting with residents and businesses, said Ferry. Last month, for example, the group provided local businesses with the opportunity to donate more than 20 raffle baskets and marshaled a dozen volunteers to help register and stage more than 4,000 vehicles for the popular car show. “Linda has done a remarkable job growing these special events,” said Ferry. “We are grateful for her expertise and leadership and
support her in any way possible. We also appreciate a business-friendly, forward-thinking borough council that recognizes the importance of these events.” PTIA’s new ongoing event -- First Friday -is designed to attract visitors to the town center to create connections for community members and opportunities for businesses,” said Ferry. Special attractions are being planned for each First Friday through the end of the year, said Ferry. “Events are a great way to showcase the borough and its businesses,” said Ferry. “PTIA will continue supporting the borough’s effort and explore activities it can take the lead on.” Meanwhile, Barth Consulting Group, which has provided economic development services to the borough since 2013, has helped several new businesses open in the downtown since January: Nourish Kitchen & Catering, which specializes in healthy meals to go, on Market street; PBR Productions, a video production company, on Walnut Street; and 7th Street Studios, an educational and artist studio space. Three more businesses are currently under construction: The Ram, a casual dining restaurant with banquet space and roof-top dining on Chestnut Street with a spring opening target; Moxie on Market Studio, a boutique fitness center; and Bucks County Brittle, which will offer gourmet peanut brittle and other confections from a Market Street storefront when it opens in the fall. The borough is also awaiting approval from SEPTA for a proposal to use its historic train station on 7th Street. They will complement the borough’s growing reputation as a destination for diverse dining experiences, along with The Perk (currently undergoing expansion), Maize, C&C Cafe, Perkasie Pizza and Pasta and the Down to Earth Cafe/Bread Box and Bakery. Perkasie is also doing its best to attract an industrial base. Two 100,000 squarefoot buildings are under construction at the Pennridge Airport Business Park while EFE Labs, a contract manufacturer, recently moved into the former Secant building on Park Avenue and will employ 70 people in skilled positions. “Diversity of opportunities is crucial,” said Ferry. “We want to help maintain an atmosphere that attracts people for an evening, a whole day, a weekend or their entire life.”
A Taste of Life in October Happy October, readers. Do you believe that there are only TWO months remaining in 2019? Where did the year go? Frequently, I find myself asking that question about years, months, weeks, days, and even hours. I remember the time that I waited forever to turn thirteen, sixteen, and twenty-one years old. But I noticed something after age twenty-five; years started to pass by in five-year increments, and here I am today. I never hear children question time, so it must be associated with maturity. I am learning that many things are age-related – short-term memory, misplacing things, forgetting names, and especially forgetting why I just walked from the kitchen to the family room. As I continue to reflect on my “growing up years” in rural East Rockhill Township I notice that my daily actions are becoming more like the elders of that day. I remember my mother, along with my aunts and uncles, predicting the weather by the degree of their joint pains. They could tell if there was going to be a drizzle or a downpour, and most of the time they were more accurate than the meteorologists. I have inherited that skill through my marriage to Mr. Arth Ritis. Likewise, they could predict the winter months by the Wooly Bear Caterpillar. It all depended on the segments of stripes, the number of stripes and their width. The winter could be long and cold with a lot of snow, or mild with only a few inches of snow. I, on the other hand, prefer the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of the weatherman because I do not entertain creepy, crawly creatures. October was the month that my mother would start scanning her six acres of land to determine which trees she would chop down for the winter months. I remember her taking an old sheet and tearing it into strips and tying the strip around the trunk of the tree so she could identify it when she was ready to cut it
down. And, that is probably where the idea to “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” originated (smile). This was a tedious process with several steps which involved cutting down the tree, dragging it up through the woods to the sawhorse, sawing it into logs, splitting the logs into pieces, and then stacking the pieces on the woodpile in the yard, as well as carrying some up on the porch to store in the wood box, which had to be replenished from time to time. Whew!! That chore was not programmed into my DNA, and I did not like it. A woodburning stove nor a fireplace will ever be part of the décor in my home unless they are electric. If only our deceased parents knew that we really did pay attention to their words and actions. Often, I find myself remembering and doing things that my mother did. Well, some things. I do not iron sheets and pillowcases. As a matter of fact, each time I use my iron, I must check the instructions to see how to turn it on (smile). But the scariest thing is that – sometimes – I will repeat my mother word for word; and then I must acknowledge, “Oh, my goodness! My mother just came out of my mouth!” Over the years, I have observed that daughters are imitations of their mothers, and for me, that is a good thing because my mother was a wise, ingenious, strong, and amazing woman whom I can only try to model. As I look back on the days of my youth, I realize that my upbringing was a blessing unknown to me at the time. I learned many lessons, some not utilized until later in life, but all of them were beneficial. And, I will continue the legacy as best I can. “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” F. Scott Fitzgerald 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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Traffic IRules guess modern day folks are never taught in
Back in the mid-1950’s when I was in the AAA Safety Patrol at Tohickon Valley, they gave instructions to us that when leading a group along a road (whether it was a dirt road or macadam road) we should walk single file and ALWAYS walk facing the traffic (Cars coming towards you). I mentioned this and also about the importance of bicycle riders (Back then) to ride their bicycle with traffic as it is a wheeled vehicle. In today’s world I wonder if people are ever taught that in school or by their parents. I always like to see the cars when I am walking so I could make an effort to jump out of the way if they are too close. Up at our place in the mountains, there are a few places on our windy and hilly road that you have to briefly walk on “The wrong side of the road” because of the narrow shoulder with a steep drop off. When I walk there, I keep our dog close to me and when I hear the traffic I do an about face to watch that vehicle. My pet peeve is when I drive to Quakertown from our home on the Finland side of Trumbauersville, more times that not I have to stop for people either jogging, walking, or riding bike on the WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD! Not only are the on the wrong side of the road, if it is more than one person, they are walking “Side by Side.” Tell me, what do you do when a bicycle is coming towards you on your side of the road about 2 feet from the edge of the road at a good clip and a dump truck is also approaching on his side of the road? You stop with enough room for the bicycle to pass and the truck to pass on your other side. Many times the bicyclist has ear buds and is listening to music and does not hear the other vehicle! Some times it gets very close and I am glad I stopped! If the bicycle is on your side of the road and traveling the same way you can just slow down to later go the proper distance around them. I call it “Common Sense!” In my travels to Quakertown I pass many subdivisions where side walks were required when the subdivision was put in. Why do I have to stop or go very wide for two people walking side by side IN THE ROADWAY?
school as we of the 50’s and 60’s were. I often think that the instinct of common sense reactions is being lost or the truth is that it can’t kick in with the folks who are busy talking or texting the moment they step out the door. How did we ever exist back in the day to take a nice quiet walk enjoying the beauty of nature without talking to someone on the phone? No kidding—One time I went into town and had a bicyclist come down Wright Rd. the same time a pickup was coming towards me. Wright Road is a narrow road and you have to be careful just passing an approaching vehicle let alone having a bicycle on the wrong side coming towards you. Then on Benner’s School Road, two persons were walking on the wrong side about three feet apart and did not get over to single file to let me pass safely ON A HILL! To top this off on Creamery Road where there are sidewalks a jogger was running about 3 feet out on the macadam the wrong way and when I tooted the horn for him to move over he gave me a dirty look. Thus we have this article! When we go upstate to our mountain home we hardly see any of these infractions. Do they teach the rules to them as they did to us back when Tohickon Valley just opened or is it that those folks still possessed “Common Sense?” I was going to ask Chris Betz to find out if some local police department could monthly write an article explaining the rules of the road as they currently exist so folks could refresh their memories about the rules as we had to learn them to get a license. I am sure there are many changes since I took my driver’s test about 60 years ago. I try to keep up with them by reading paper, listening to the news, Etc. Maybe the driver driving up the 309 to Coopersburg in the middle lane during evening traffic might learn to pull over in the right lane to travel 50 MPH or the driver in the grey or black car driving during a rainstorm near dusk without his headlights on might do the right thing to keep the driver safe who is texting his wife that he will be home late! My have things changed since those simpler common sense days! Dick Helm is a regular contributor. He can be reached at dickhelm@ubfp.org
St. Isidore School Receives Distinguished Honors
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia recog- of Catholic Education honored 43 parish and nized St. Isidore School, Quakertown for regional elementary schools named 2019 exceeding growth benchmarks in academic Archdiocesan Schools of Distinction. Dr. achievement via standardized testing, named Robin Conboy, Principal, represented the staff 2019 Archdiocesan School of Distinquished and students at St. Isidore School at the award Instruction. ceremony. She says, “We are humbled to be Recognition for Growth is determined by an recognized by the Archdiocese for our hard analysis of the work and will Normal Curve continue to strive Equivalent for 95% growth (NCE) scores next year.” of two consecSt. Isidore is utive years. If a Catholic coa class has the ed elementary same NCE as school located in the previous Quakertown, PA. year, they have Offering compreshown more hensive programs than a full for children year’s growth. in pre-school Taking into through grade consideration a eight. St. Isidore margin of error School opened its of +/- 5, St Isidore School (L-R): Parochial Administrator Fr. Ken Brabazon, Student Council doors almost 100 showed 90% President Keile M, Student Council VP Aislin M, Student Council years ago to stugrowth at every Secretary Madelyn A, Student Council Treasurer Genevieve C, dents who desired a solid education grade level test- and Principal Dr. Robin Conboy. photo by jacque flynn that was rooted in faith. Today, the faculty ed in every content area. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, who and staff continue to instill the desire for acaoversees Catholic education throughout the demic mastery, moral character and discipline five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, along that prepares our students to succeed in and out with the senior administrators from the Office of the classroom.
Not Too Soon for End-of-Year Financial Moves
We’ve still got a couple of months until 2019 draws to a close, but it’s not too early to make some end-of-the-year financial moves. In fact, it may be a good idea to take some of these steps sooner rather than later. Here are a few suggestions: • Boost your 401(k) contributions. Like many people, you might not usually contribute the maximum amount to your 401(k), which, in 2019 is $19,000, or $25,000 if you’re 50 or older. Ask your employer if you can increase your 401(k) contributions in 2019, and if you receive a bonus before the year ends, you may be able to use that toward your 401(k), too. • Add to your IRA. You have until April 15, 2020, to contribute to your IRA for the 2019 tax year, but the more you can put in now and over the next few months, the less you’ll have to come up with in a hurry at the filing deadline. For 2019, you can put up to $6,000 in your IRA, or $7,000 if you’re 50 or older. • Review your portfolio. It’s always a good idea to review your investment portfolio at least once a year, and now is as good a time as any. But don’t make any judgments based solely on your results over the past 10 months. Instead, look carefully at how your portfolio is constructed. Is it still properly diversified, or has it become overweighted in some areas? Does it still fit your risk tolerance, or do you find yourself worrying excessively about short-term price swings? These are the types of factors that might lead you to make some changes, possibly with the help of a financial professional. • Don’t forget about your RMDs. Once you turn 70½, you generally need to start taking withdrawals – the technical term is
“required minimum distributions,” or RMDs – from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar plan. After the first year in which you take these RMDs, you must take them by the end of each year thereafter. If you don’t withdraw at least the minimum amount (calculated based on your age, account balance and other factors) you face a penalty of 50% of what you should have taken out – a potential loss of thousands of dollars. So, take your RMDs before Dec. 31. The financial services provider that administers your IRA or 401(k) can help you determine the amount you must withdraw. • Think about next year’s opportunities. It happens to almost all of us: A year has passed, and we haven’t taken the actions we had planned. So, start thinking now about what you want to do in 2020 from a financial standpoint. Can you afford to ratchet up your investments in your retirement plans? If you have children or grandchildren, have you started saving for college? Have you considered ways to protect your financial independence if you ever need some type of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay? If these or other items are on your financial todo list, start planning now to get them done next year. Time goes quickly – so don’t get left behind without having taken the steps to keep moving toward your financial goals. . This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Bob Podraza on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or at bob.podraza@edwardjones.com
Pantry Volunteers Work to ‘Scare Away Hunger’ The 52nd annual Halloween parade will be held on October 20th at 2 p.m. The parade is organized by the Quakertown Lion’s Club. Lion’s International is celebrating over 100 years of service and one of their new initiatives is defeating hunger. With this in mind, the Quakertown Lion’s has enlisted the help of several local food pantries to assist in this endeavor. We live in a world that has witnessed incredible technological and medical advances. There are cars that can drive themselves, watches that can tell you the time, track your heart rhythm and receive and make phone calls. And improvements in medical knowledge and care have almost doubled life expectancy in the past 60 years. In this world of astonishing innovations, it is hard to believe that hunger is still a problem. Unfortunately, hunger remains a major problem even in the richest nation in the world. One in six children in America suffers from real hunger. These kids live in every state and every county in the nation. Pennsylvania is home to a whopping 452,690 hungry children, including 16,640 in Bucks County. Families that suffer from food insufficiency are largely an invisible group and their pain and suffering goes largely unnoticed and unspoken.
The food pantries in your area are one of the first lines of assistance for families who have difficulty putting food on their tables. Food pantries can provide a dependable source of food for these families when they are able. However, the ability of pantries to assist those in need is in large part dependent on the kind and generous contributions of the community. Please help us ‘Scare Away Hunger’ by bringing a can of food to the Quakertown Halloween Parade and by supporting your local pantry whenever you can throughout the year. They need your assistance and your kind act could help feed a hungry child. If you have questions, please call the food pantry at 215-538-4056. If you want to participate in the parade, entry forms are available on the Quakertown Lions Club facebook page, or can be obtained at all three QNB Quakertown locations - Downtown, Country Square, or inside Giant (near Lowes). Entry forms are also available at the Borough Office, the Quakertown Alive office, the Upper Bucks Chamber office, Moyer’s Shoes, or at the QNB business office on W. Broad Street. For information about the Quakertown Lion’s Club, please contact President Bill Nagurny, 215-536-0596.
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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker)
Meets in Strayer Middle School Cafeteria 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown 267-772-0288 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Tom Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf
501 Market Street, Perkasie 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Scott Dorn Sunday Worship Schedule: 9am Contemporary service; 10:30am Traditional Worship
101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org Pastor: David Heckler A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling. Join us at 11am Sunday. Halleleujah!
424 Juniper Street, Quakertown 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. An alternative to the ultra-contemporary Sunday Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm, World Evangelism Fellowship affiliate.
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.”
Christ Church United Church of Christ
Christ’s Lutheran Church
1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville 215-536-3193 Pastor: Carolann Hopcke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies 1st & 3rd Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church
Church of the Incarnation
44 S. 8th Street, Quakertown 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Holy Days as announced.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday service at 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome!
Good News Church
Grace Bible Fellowship Church
1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N., Quakertown 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Sr. Pastor: Ron Kohl 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.
Juniper Street Bible Church
317 Juniper Street, Quakertown 267-373-9115 Lead Pastor: Martin McPherson Associate Pastor: Bob Stevenson www.juniperstreetbiblechurch.org Contemporary Worship Service: Sunday 10 am, Prayer meeting for Quakertown Service Wednesday 7pm, Other services as announced. Watch us live on Facebook Sunday mornings at “Juniper Street Bible Church”
Morning Star Fellowship
First United Church of Christ
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.
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
1875 Freier Road, Quakertown 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Rev. Lori Wagner Sunday morning worship: 8:00, 9:00, 11:00am Sunday School for all ages 10:00am Communion first Sunday of each month.
Evangel Assembly of God
401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 Where God’s Love Changes Lives
Quakertown United Methodist Church
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: 9:45am; Sunday School 9 - 9:45am 3 yrs - 6th grade; Nursery 6 mo - age 8.
St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley910@gmail.com www.stjohnsridgevalley.com 8:30am Traditional - 10:15am w/praise band. Grape juice & gluten-free wafers available. Adult Forum 9:40, Handicapped accessible. All invited and welcome to Share the Joy!
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpauls@netcarrier.com www.stpaulsqtown.org Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome.
Trinity Great Swamp UCC
9150 Spinnerstown Road Spinnerstown 215-679-7710 office@tgsucc.org www.tgsucc.org Pastor: Deb Timmons Beginning Sept 8: Sunday Worship 9am ; Sunday School (K - adult)10:15am; Family activities throughout the year.
Trinity Lutheran Church
102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman 9am Traditional Service, 11am; Contemporary Service, 10:30am; 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.
To have your place of worship included in this directory, please contact Terri Roger at 215-529-8915 ext 11 or email at terri@ubfp.org
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Trudy Irving stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net 9am Sunday School for all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary, Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 1 to 3pm.
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BY REV. LYNETTE CHAPMAN It’s that time of year again – time to bring out the jackets and sweaters and coats. As the air grows cooler, we reach for warmer gear. We wrap ourselves up in layers of cotton and wool, fleece and manufactured blends. Having clothes for different weather conditions is part of living in a place with seasons. Colossians, however, encourages us to stock our spiritual closets with a whole different wardrobe. “As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” – Colossians 3:12-14 Paul calls the people of Colossae, and us today, to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience. And, most importantly, to clothe ourselves with love. This is different from putting on a costume – like many of our young people will do later this month for Halloween. This spiritual clothing isn’t even like a little black dress or a tuxedo – special occasion wear. Instead, these garments of love and compassion are everyday clothes – things we should wear all the time. So what does love look like? What does it mean to clothe ourselves in these qualities of
meekness and patience? For me, it means to take out the baptismal garments of grace and forgiveness – the clothing of the kingdom – and to practice those gifts in my daily life. It means that I am called to be a person who has been saved and forgiven and who shows that grace in my life by loving those I encounter – whether family or strangers. I will admit, however, that even though those baptismal garments were tailored just for me, at times I find them ill-fitting or scratchy. It’s difficult to wear love all the time. It’s not easy to practice patience and humility in our fast-paced, self-pleasing society. But the very itchiness of the fabric God has placed on me reminds me of how I’ve been blessed and how I can use my life to bless others. The tugging of my conscience when I am selfish or short-tempered reminds me to wrap that garment of love tighter around myself and let it show. I recently posted a quote that I found on-line on my closet door: “Regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.” Every morning, when I get dressed, I am reminded to put on love – not to keep me warm like a jacket or coat on these cooler days – but to warm the lives of those I meet. God’s peace to you. Lynette Chapman is the pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown. Reach her at pastorchapman@trinityquakertown.org.
Fall is officially here.
not hybrids. If plants or vegetables are pollinated by insects there is a strong likelihood that cross-pollination can occur. Cross-pollination would result in the saved seeds producing a plant that is not true to the plant from which the seeds were harvested. Hybrids are a cross between two different species and seeds saved from these plants are not likely to produce true to the original plant. Plant labels and seed packages are marked ‘Hybrid’. That being said, there are many seeds that can be saved successfully such as lettuce, beans and peas, heirloom varieties of tomatoes and flowers such as cosmos, marigolds, zinnias and petunias. Harvest the seeds from your best plants. Allow pea and bean pods to dry on the vine. Extract seeds and dry in a cool dry place on paper towels or newspaper for at least a week. To save tomato seeds pick ripe, desirable fruit from the vine. Cut the tomato and remove pulp and seeds to a glass container. Add some water and let the mixture ferment for a few days at room temperature stirring occasionally. Seeds will settle to the bottom of the container. Remove pulp, and dry seeds as above. Store the dried seeds in a zipper bag or other air tight package. Mark package with seed variety and date of harvest. Place seed packets in glass, plastic container or coffee can with a tight lid. Seeds should be stored in a cool dry dark place. The refrigerator is a perfect environment as long as the container you choose has an air tight lid. Keep in mind that germination success in the spring will depend on the quality of the seeds and the storage environment. However, don’t be afraid to experiment. It costs only some of your time and some garden or flower bed space! Our home gardening hotline and social media center is open and staffed Monday through Friday from 9-12 and 1-4 pm through October 26th. You can call, email, or write us with your home gardening questions. New Hotline Number: 267-483-2022 “Ask a Master Gardener” Penn State Extension Bucks County Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Almshouse Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Email: BucksMG@psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!
While this means beautiful jewel colors in our landscape, it also heralds the arrival of frost. The average “first frost” in our area (zone 6) occurs around October 17th. The term “first frost” means that the temperature will reach 36 degrees or below; “first freeze” is 32 degrees or below. And typically occurs around the end of October. A light frost will damage most annual plants, but they can usually be protected by covering them at night and removing the cover in the morning after the danger of frost has passed. A freeze will kill most tender or annual plants and vegetables so it’s wise to harvest well before this expected date. Stay tuned to your favorite weather source for frost warnings in your area.
Garlic Planting!
October is the month to plant Garlic! Our regional climate supports ‘stiffneck’ varieties. Seeds or ‘bulbs’ for planting can be locally purchased. Stiffneck varieties are hardier in cold temperatures than ‘softneck’ varieties (these are the ones you see braided), so be sure your bulbs have a hard stem at the top. Plant them pointy-side up in a sunny location 1-2” deep and 3”-5” apart in well drained soil. Light mulching helps prevent bulbs from heaving in winter. With an early spring dose of fertilizer you’ll be rewarded in June with scapes. These are the plant’s flower stems which must be removed for the bulbs to grow larger, but they’re highly prized in gourmet kitchens! An on-line search for ‘garlic scape recipes’ provides many tantalizing results. Harvest the bulbs in July when the foliage starts to die back. Allow the bulbs to dry in a well-ventilated area. Brush off the loose soil, remove one layer of the ‘paper’ wrapping and trim the extra roots and tops. You’ll have garlic cloves to enjoy for many months, but remember to set a few aside to plant the following year. A handy way to remember when to plant and harvest garlic: plant on Columbus Day, harvest on Independence Day!
Saving Seeds?
Saving seeds can be a rewarding or frustrating experience. Choosing the right seeds to save and keeping the seeds stored in the correct environment are two very important factors of success or failure. First, make sure that the seeds you save are open-pollinated varieties (same species) and
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Employment Opportunities Spor’s General Store - Hiring PT Kitchen, dishwasher, cleaning, waitstaff, ice cream, waiting tables, etc. 15 years or older Respond to bspor@sporsgeneralstore.com or stop in the store at 22 W. Broad Street,Trumbauersville
Classic Hair Designs Established salon seeking experienced stylists, nail technician, and massage therapist. Are you a motivated & creative artist looking for a new place to express your talents? We’d like to meet you! We use top quality products and offer education, paid vacation, flexibility and a relaxing atmosphere to work. Send your resume to classichairdesigns1@gmail.com.
Children’s Developmental Program in Quakertown seeks Center Director to oversee its non-profit inclusive early childhood education program. Must have experience with PreK Counts. Keystone Stars, Intermediate Unit, and the United Way. Ability to interact with parents, staff, & board. MA desired + 10 years experience. Earlychildhooddirector@yahoo.com
Geoff’s Towing & Garage - Professional tow truck operators. Neat appearance, courtesy and professionalism is a must! Rollback operators, Medium and Heavy-Duty Wrecker drivers with Class A. Must have medical card. FT/PT. geoffstowspeed@aol. com or call 267-733-2690 Independence Court of Quakertown Part-time evening and every
other weekend Server. Perfect first job for students. We will train. Interested applicants apply in person at 1660 Park Ave. Quakertown, Pa 18951 215-538-7050. Kulp Roofing & Construction - We are currently in need of experienced individuals for our roof repair team, gutter team, and window team. Individuals must be motivated, punctual, detail-oriented, professional and loyal. Contact us to schedule an interview. We are looking for long-term, yearround help. Roofing is not a requirement for any of these positions except “Roof Repair Technician”. Applications accepted at our office at 216 D, Apple St., Quakertown, PA, Call 215-538-0618
Walden’s Music & Gifts - Retail Sales Associate – Seasonal/ PT Candidate must be age 18 or older and not involved directly with a high school music program. Current State Police Child Abuse clearance required. Weekends between Fri. - Sun. Saturdays are a must! Must be flexible. Ability to travel up to 1-2 hours required to school music competitions. Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle required. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds and work independently, in varying weather conditions. Access to a smartphone or device with data capability required. (267) 347-4221, waldensmusic andgifts@gmail.com, or at 134 E. Broad Street, Quakertown.
Think Local. Buy Local. Work Local.
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Panther Playground Dreams BY MICHELE BUONO The Borough of Quakertown is in the preliminary stages of the revitalization of Panther Playground in Memorial Park. And while there is no set date for replacement of the aging wooden structure, the Borough hopes to begin new construction in the spring of 2020. As of yet there is no design for the future all-inclusive playground; so in the meantime, the Parks and Recreation Department invited children to draw their dream playground. Approximately 70 children submitted their drawings this summer. Assistant Parks and Rec Director Courtney Boehm said, “It was great to see the amount of interest children showed in designing their dream playground. The Parks and Recreation department reviewed all the playground submissions, and chose the top five drawing submissions.” Those drawings were posted to the Borough’s Facebook page for the community to choose the final winner. The winner is 14 year old Emily Wehr. Her imaginative inclusive dream playground features not just traditional slides, swings, and monkey bars, but also a glider, rock wall, rope wall, and a glider. Parents and caregivers will appreciate the included benches. She hopes that
her playground will have children not wanting to ever leave. Here is the text of Emily’s entry: “The new playground that I have designed will have many
kids saying they do not want to leave! This playground has everything children would love! It has multiple slides, a safe rock wall, a rope wall, swings, and so much more! Instead of having a wooden playground, this playground should have some plastic equipment. Also, as
Separated but not Divorced? Don’t be a Fool – Get a Divorce and Update Your Estate Plan
a safer more comfortable floor, I would recommend a rubber floor. The playground that I have designed has more “modern” equipment. First, I wanted to make a playground that had different levels, so that slides could be high and low. I created bridges to get to one level to the next. Underneath I made a small sitting house area for smaller children to imagine with each other. Behind the playground there are swings with a comforting grip. I have put a slide but with rollers. Finally, I added a rocking car and a four-way seesaw. In the front, I made a “glider”, monkey bars, and the rings. Along the side, I also added benches. I am hoping my playground fulfills the proper needs. Thank you for this opportunity!”
BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. There seems to be this notion nowadays that being “separated” from an estranged spouse is somehow legally significant. And quite frankly I have no idea how where this idea came from. In the eyes of the law, if you are not divorced – i.e. have not obtained a decree from the Court of Common Pleas declaring you as divorced from your former significant other, then you are married. And here’s the kicker – if you are “legally separated” but not divorced at the time of your death, and have either a) not updated your estate plan or b) failed to create an estate plan at all, then your “spouse” from whom you have been “legally separated” will inherit from your estate. It doesn’t matter if the two of you had been living separate and apart for 25 years, if you never divorced then your spouse is entitled to an inheritance. The only time that being “separated” has any legal significance is during divorce proceedings when trying to determine if the appropriate amount of time has passed before issuing a divorce decree. But that only comes into play when one actually files for divorce. One might be asking, “If I’m dead, why would I care what happens to my estate?” Let’s assume that you are an owner of a business, and that you have been “separated” from your spouse for 15 years. Would you want someone who has not been a part of your life
for the past 15 years to take over the business you have worked so hard to build? Probably not. It gets even more complicated if there are children involved or if the business is family owned. Your decision to not follow up and get a divorce and/or update your estate plan has now potentially cost your children their inheritance and your family members ownership of the business. When you said “I do”, you created a legal entity that was accompanied by certain rights and privileges. And until you are removed from that marriage by a court of law, those rights and privileges remain in full force and effect. Don’t be a fool and procrastinate when it comes to getting a divorce and updating your estate plan after separation. Take care of these issues right away because I guarantee they will come back to haunt you down the road. And they will certainly come back to haunt your family members. If you find yourself in this situation, contact an experienced attorney to help you get these issues straightened out. Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 208, in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He specializes in estate planning & administration, family law, business law and real estate law. To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138. To learn more, visit his website at www.fravel-law.com
“Autumn arrives in early morning, but spring at the close of a winter day.”- Elizabeth Bowen
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