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• Upper Bucks Free Press • September 2019
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? August 28 to Sept 1
Upper Black Eddy Fire Co Carnival, 6pm11pm. Rides, food, raffles, baskets & more. Fireworks Sat. Aug. 31.
August 30
Community Blood Drive 2pm-7pm at First United Methodist, 501 Market St, Perkasie. Go to redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code “Perkasie” to donate blood.
August 31
Springfield Twp Hist. Soc. Open House 9:30am-12noon at Church School, 2165 Rte 212, Pleasant Valley (Coopersburg). Historic artifacts, documents, photos. Free admission, all invited. FMI: Tom Cline 484-308-1510. FREE Summer Concert “Kara & George” 11am-1pm at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown, FMI: 215-536-4115.
September 1
Blood Drive at Quakertown Farmers Mkt 10am-3pm (Bloodmobile at #18 near the Garden Ctr). Appts preferred, but not needed. Register at redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: qmart or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
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Perkasie Histor. Soc. 6:30pm, ‘Mark Frederick’s Trip Through Perkasie History’ at St. Stephen’s UCC, 6th & Arch Sts, $12/dinner, guests welcome, reservations required, 215-257-9624 by Aug. 29. perkasiehistory.com
September 7
Haycock One-room School’s 70th reunion at St. Paul’s Church, Old Bethlehem Rd, Applesbachsville. Pot luck lunch at 12noon. Bring dish to share, hotdogs/drinks are provided. Meeting at 1pm. FMI: 215-536-4747 or 215-348-4400. Flea Mkt/Craft Fair 8am-1pm at Perseverance Fire Co, 266 N 2nd St, Souderton. 215-723-9209, souderton74aux@gmail.com Rotary Area 6 “Mini” Golf Outing Benefit, 10am-1pm at Putt U Miniature Golf, 5201 Rte 309, Center Valley. $15/per golfer. Tkts: perkasierotary@gmail.com or 267-221-1651. Prizes for adults/kids, 50/50 drawing, food/ drink available. East Greenville Community Day 10am-4pm. FMI: egreenville.org or 215-679-5194 x1. Annual Chicken BBQ, 4:30pm-7pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, Quakertown. $10/adults, $4/ages 4-10. Eat in or take out. FMI: 215-536-4992
Turkey Hoagies 9am-12:30pm or sold out at Chalfont Fire Co, 301 N Main St. $6/ea. Advance orders: 215-822-2251, Baked goods also available. Community Yard Sale 9am-3pm at Tinicum UCC, 310 Dark Hollow Rd, Pipersville. FMI: 215-766-8589. Faith UCC Yard Sale 8am-2pm at 5992 Rte 378, Center Valley. $10/space, call 610-797-4635. Flea Mkt 8am-2pm at Passer Community Ctr, 2580 Richlandtown Pike, Coopersburg. $12/adv. or $15/day of. Call 610-248-2843. 142nd Annual Oyster Picnic 12noon-6:30pm (r/d 9/8) Old Goshenhoppen Church’s picnic grove, 2092 Church Rd, Harleysville. Lots of good food, tours of 1732 Church, music, crafts, baked goods. Free adm. 610-287-9781 or OGRC.org ‘International Vulture Day’ 2pm-3:30pm at Nature Ctr in Doylestown. Family activities, games & a walk to view some of these important birds. FMI: peacevalleynaturecenter.org, 215-345-7860.
September 7 & 8
‘Doylestown Arts Festival Weekend’ with over 160 artists, live music on multiple stages, activities, food courts & a bike race. Free to attend. FMI: doylestownartsfestival.com Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show (Sat 10am-5pm) (Sun 10am-4pm), $8/ pp, 40+ artisans from 12 States. Also craft demos. Admission. Delaware Valley Univ., 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown. traditionalartisanshow.com
September 8
Free Concert “Tool Shed” 12noon-2pm at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Naturalist Foray “Stream Search” 2pm (free) at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Wear water shoes or closed back sandals. No flip flops. All ages w/adult. FMI: 215-345-7860 Cruise Night! 4pm-7pm, Country Square Shopping Ctr, Rte 309, Quakertown. All makes, models, years welcome. Music DJ, Pizza from Sal’s available. No alcohol. No rain date. FMI: guillrandolph@aol.com, 215-538-7256. ‘Sportsman Bingo’ at Sellersville Fire Dept, 2 N Main St. $50/advance. Purchase at sellersvillefd.com. FMI: 215-257-4028 x302. Cash Bingo 1pm at Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Ctr, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. (open 12noon). $15/20 games, light lunch available to buy. 50/50, door prizes. FMI: 610-847-8178 Singer/Songwriter Cat London’s Fall Concert of the Music at St. Philip’s 2019, 3pm
at St. Philip’s Episcopal at 10 Chapel Rd, New Hope. Admission is free & open to the public. Donations for performers are welcome. FMI: 215-862-5782
September 9
Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2019 at 10am-5pm at Doylestown Country Club, 20 Country Ln, Doylestown. $1000/foursome (4 guest limit), $250/pp. FMI: Rob Peterman, rpeterman@bbbsbc.org or 215-343-8260 x121. AARP Chapter 3377 Program: “Forgotten Heroes” about women 100 yrs ago working for the right to vote. 1pm at Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. (BC League of Women Voters) Minsi Trail Fall Flower Show 6pm-8pm at Springtown Fire Hall, 3010 Rte 212. Free to public. “Gen. Henry Slocum” (unsung hero of Civil War) 7pm at West Rockhill Histor. Soc. meeting, 1028 Ridge Rd, Sellersville.
September 10
3rd Annual Clay Shoot 7:30am at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays, 2750 Limestone St, Coplay. Info/regis: ubcc.org/events
September 11
“Telford Coffee with a Cop” Telford Night Mkt 5pm-9pm at Telford Train Station at Main St & Penn Ave. Vendors, live music, food trucks, beer garden (rain/shine). FMI: stmainst.org 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. Explorer Open House/Firstnighter 7pm at Sellersville Fire Dept, Station 27, 2 N Main St. FMI: explorerpost2767@sellersvillefd.com
September 12
‘Make Your Vote Count’ 7pm-8:30pm, free info presentation about PA’s redistricting , proposed reforms, & gerrymandering. Tinicum Elem. School, 162 E Dark Hollow Rd, Pipersville. Refreshmts! FMI: 215-262-9566
September 13
Farmette Donkey/Horse Rescue Fundraising Dinner & Benefit Auction at Durham Hill Farm in Pipersville. Tkts: $25, raffles, games, ice cream, donkeys!!! info@TheFarmette.org
September 14
Free Concert “Feather Music” at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Call 215-5364115 for times.
Trumbauersville Community Pancake Breakfast 8am-11am at Veterans Park Pavilion. $3/pp benefits local food pantries. Please donate a non-perishable food item. Annual ‘Ride for the Veterans’ Event, 9am11am at American Legion Post, 610 E Broad St, Quakertown. FMI: 215-538-0747. ‘Ride of Their Lives’ Motorcycle Ride/ Poker Run/Picnic. Begins 10am. Start at Freedom Valley end at the Owl’s in Perkasie. (picnic 2pm-6pm). Tkts: $20/pp, $15/rider. FMI: 215-896-7747, kathycassel@gmail.com Community Yard Sale 8am-2pm at Haycock Twp Commun. Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. (r/s) Art room & library open. Food/drinks available to buy. Come to shop or be a vendor. FMI: HaycockTownshipCommunityCenter.com. BCFL Comic Fest 11am-3pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. Family-friendly celebration of comics, pop culture, creativity & fun. FMI:buckslib.org Annual Bluegrass Concert Under the Big Tent, 6pm Remington Ryde & J Tyme at Line Lexington Mennonite, 80 Hilltown Pike, Line Lexington PA. $15/person, $25/couple. Diz Dogs food vendor on site. FMI: 215-692-2825. Harvest Moon Walk & Campfire 7:30pm at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Moonlight walk followed by a campfire. Must pre-register $10 (mbrs free) No walk-ins, no dogs. Bad weather cancels! 215-345-7860 Flea Mkt & Blood Donation Drive at Haycock Twp Community Ctr. Go to giveapint.org to schedule a time to donate blood. Vendor spot availability..go to haycocktownshipcommunitycenter.com to register. ‘Sing, Dance, Read!’ music & movement storytime 10:30am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. All ages welcome! Badge Squad: Gumshoe, 2pm-4pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. FMI: 215-257-9718. Best for grades K-6. 22nd Annual COW FLOP fundraiser for Pennridge Greenjackets, 11am-4pm at Willard Markey Park, 1418 Ridge Rd, Perkasie. Day of fun: dunk a coach, bounce house, snacks, games, raffles. Cow arrives 1pm. pennridgegreenjackets.com Park-Side Food Festival 12noon-6pm at Quakertown Borough Park at 4th St. Food vendors, beer, live music, games. PA Historic Marker Dedication 11am4pm: Richard Moore Home, 401 S Main St, Quakertown. Entertainment events also at McCoole’s, Richland Meeting, Richland Library, & Quakertown Historical Soc. FMI: quakertownhistoricalsociety.org 16th Annual Pig Roast 1pm-6pm at Trumbauersville Betterment Club, 2000 Oak Dr, Trumbauersville. $20/adults ($25/door), $12/kids, free/age 12 & under. Auction, bingo, entertainment. FMI: 215-538-1314.
September 14 & 15
Village Renaissance Faire 11am-6pm, Middletown Grange Fairgrounds in Wrightstown PA. 9 stages, music, kids activities, artisans, demos, pony/carriage rides, petting zoo. $10/adult, $5/student, free/0-5. FMI: 267-304-8060. villagefaire.org
September 15
Free Concert “The Simmers” at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Call 215-536-4115 for times. Gallery of the Arts 12noon-5pm, Main St, Sellersville. FMI: sellersvilleboro.org or 215-257-5075. 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. “Bountiful Bugs” Naturalist Foray 2pm (free) at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Search for insects & spiders along our trails. All ages welcome w/adult. FMI: 215-345-7860
September 18
“Lee’s Surrender” (adult event) 7pm-8pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. The story
September 2019 • Upper Bucks Free Press • of how General Grant & General Lee met to discuss terms of surrender and the ending of the Civil War with peace. FMI: 215-536-3306.
September 19
‘Write On! Creative Writing Workshop for Kids’ 6:30pm-7:30pm 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
September 20
Food Truck Fest 5pm-9:30pm at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Bring your chair, family & friends. Music, beer, wine, food & more. 215-536-9622
September 21
Rite-Aid Flu Shot Clinic 11am-3pm at QMart, Dept #353A, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Flu shots are free w/most insurances. FMI: 215-536-4115. 7th Annual Wines on the Hill (and craft beer!) Noon – 6pm, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1530 Augsburg Drive, Hilltown, PA 18927, Wineries, Craft Brews, Distilleries, Food, Live Music, Vendors, and more. Tickets: www.hilltownfirerescue.org, $20 adv, $30 at gate, DD $5. Proceeds benefit Hilltown Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. Saturday Night Dance Fundraiser 7:30pm10:30pm, Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq. Pike, Quakertown. $10/pp at door. Lt snacks, soda, water, 50/50 raffle, music w/DJ. Singles & couples over 21 welcome. BYOB. FMI: 215-536-3066 Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner & Salad Bar (all-u-can-eat) 4pm-7pm or sold out at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, 9150 Spinnerstown Rd, Spinnerstown. $12/adult, $5/ages 4-12, $13/ take-out. FMI: 267-374-0590. 12th Annual Fall Festival Open House 10am4pm, Strassburger Farmstead, 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. Artisans, antique vendors, demos, farm animals, music, food, antique appraisals. FMI: 267-614-9174 20th Annual Open House 10am-3pm at Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown. Food Trucks, vendors, pony rides, games, petting zoo, music, Mounted Patrol, Mounted Archery demos, more. FMI: lastchanceranch. org, 215-538-2510. Richland Twp Community Day 9am-3pm at Veterans Park, 145 E Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown. 20th Annual Peace Fair, 10:30am-4pm at Buckingham Friends, 5684 York Rd, Lahaska PA. FMI: Peter at 215-794-2708. Fall Flea Mkt 8am-1pm at Independence Court of Quakertown. one free space per person, bring your own table. FMI: 215-538-7050 to register. No r/d.
September 22
Buffet Breakfast 8am-12 noon or sold out at Chalfont Fire Co, 301 N Main St. $6.50/ adults, $3/kids 6-12. Free 5 & under. Also Bake Sale! ‘Herps’ Look for salamanders, snakes, frogs, toads & turtles. (Naturalist Foray for all ages w/adult) 2pm at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. No fee, FMI: 215345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org Celtic Concert & Fall Fairy Fest 12noon3pm at County Line Nursery in Harleysville. Free! Irish music, face painting $3, pumpkin patch & decorating, fairy house building, etc. Bring lawn chairs, music begins 1pm. Spiritual Renewal Services 1:30pm at First
Church of the Brethren, 455 Trumbauersville Rd, Quakertown. Retired Pastor Marilyn Lerch w/message “Mary & Martha: Who gets your vote?” FMI: 215-536-7510
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Yoga Storytime w/Jess 10:15am-11am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Mat or towel recommended. Wear comfy clothes. Best for ages 4-6, all ages welcome. FMI: 215-257-9718 ‘Bucks County Deed Book Restoration’ free presentation by Robin Robinson at Haycock Twp Community Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. Q&A, light refreshmts to follow. FMI: HaycockTownshipCommunityCenter. com ‘Concerts in the Garden’ at Historic Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown. FMI: 215-345-7020 or heritageconservancy. org
September 25
Storytime on the Road, 11am at Dairy Queen, 200 Constitution Ave, Perkasie. Stories, rhymes & singing w/Miss Michelle! Stay afterwards for lunch or a snack. All ages welcome! FMI: 215-257-9718 Perkasie Library “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
September 26
Badge Squad: Gumshoe 6pm-7:30pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. FMI: 215-257-9718. Best for grades K-6.
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 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. (Prereg: $10 by 9/20) 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
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What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? September 28
(continued) Apple Festival at Zion Lutheran Church in Zion Hill. The band “Paragon” will perform music from the 50’s to 90’s at 1pm-6pm. FMI: 484-633-5426. ‘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 12noon4:30pm at Meadowbrook Animal Healing, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. FMI: theroomatmeadowbrook.com
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.
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‘Living the Legacy Breakfast’ (complimentary) 7:30am-9am at Pearl S Buck Intl, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie. Registration required. Pearlsbuck.org/signatureevents
October 5
1st Annual Faerie Festival 11am-4pm at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 Main St N, Trumbauersville. Meet mermaids from PA Mermaid Pod, dancing faeries, welcome to come dressed in your own mythological costume. 215-538-1880
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!
October 6
“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.
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. FMI: buckscountytourofhonor.org
October 9
“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
October 10
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
Halloween Dash, Bash & Splash 5pm-9pm at Upper Bucks YMCA,401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-9622
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.
October 12
Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal Your home should be a sanctuary that feels welcoming and comfortable to both you and your guests—and that includes the outdoor space! The exterior of your property sets the stage for the rest of your home, sort of like a first impression. If you’re thinking of selling your home—now or in the future—curb appeal is exceedingly important and can impact the profitability of your sale. If your home’s curb appeal could use a little love, the good news is that there are some easy and inexpensive ways to make major upgrades. Here are a few: Keep the landscaping regularly maintained. Landscaping is like a haircut for your yard—even a minor trim can make a world of difference. Regularly maintaining your lawn will freshen up your curb appeal, and might even entice you to spend more time outside. Keeping a healthy grass height, controlling weed growth, trimming edges and hedging are all quick ways to keep up with your landscaping. If you lack the time or ability to complete landscaping tasks yourself, hire a local company to take care of the work for you. Pay attention to the front door. Your front door can tell visitors a lot about how you care for your property. A front door with rusty hinges, dents or other noticeable blemishes can be a red flag when it comes to curb appeal. Aside from aesthetics, front door maintenance is essential to the safety of you and your family when it comes to things like trim, threshold, handles and locks. Even regularly wiping down your front door for a good clean can make a dramatic impact. Consider giving the entire door a fresh coat when it starts to look worn. Use metal polish on any metal fixtures, or replace the fixtures if and when necessary. Create outdoor living space. Nothing will convince you to spend time outdoors more than creating a nice living space outside. Simple furnishings such as rugs, seating, lighting,
dining areas, etc., will expand the living space of your home—a major attraction to potential buyers, and a great way for you to enjoy your home. Be sure to choose attractive outdoor pieces that will be easy to clean and will hold up well in any weather. Run-down furniture or too many random pieces can actually detract from curb appeal. Add some simple decor. Minor investments can have a major impact on your curb appeal efforts. Choosing a few potted plants (don’t forget to water!) for your entryway or porch, installing outdoor lighting around walkways or entries or adding door decor, such as wreaths and welcome mats, are all inexpensive ideas that can upgrade your home’s exterior. Don’t forget about the power of cleaning. If you don’t have the time, manpower or budget for anything else, an exterior clean can freshen up your home, and is also beneficial for home maintenance. Clean the windows, or have them cleaned professionally depending on your budget. Clear the roof and gutters of any moss, weeds or other debris. Declutter and organize any possessions that you store outside, such as bikes, garden tools, recycling or pet supplies. Power washing is an excellent way to refresh the exterior of your home, but needs to be done correctly to avoid damaging certain surfaces. Rent a power washer and get instructions from the rental company to clean siding, decks, driveways and walkways. Boosting your home’s curb appeal can take as little as a weekend and cost you next to nothing. Choose projects that’ll make the biggest difference for the time and effort you put in. Tackle the essentials first—cleaning, decluttering, landscaping—and turn to adding decor and furniture later on. Even the most minor effort can make a positive impact on the curb appeal of your home! 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.
Soup Day 11pm-2pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. (Call only today 9am-11am to order at 215-249-3740)
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
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The Benefits of the Word “No” Why the positive pessimist? I’m naturally a pessimist, but even I can learn to think positively with practice! The word “No” can be so negatively ingrained in our brains that it’s tough sometimes to see what a positive effect it can have on our lives. We hear it so much from the time we first reach for a hot stove and for the rest of our lives. But learning to say “No” can have many benefits. It can protect our children, and it can help us to have sane and less hectic, happier lives. My husband, Marc, says it’s like flying during an emergency. When the oxygen mask comes down, you are no use to your child if you pass out before you can help them. So take care of yourself first by not burning out. Whether you are at work or volunteering for other activities, learning to say “No” can seem impossible at times. I encourage you to learn this much valuable skill. Life is all about bal-
ance, and if you don’t learn how to not just survive but thrive, it’s impossible to be the best you can be for your family, friends, or even your pets. So take time out of your day to learn this valuable and versatile skill. And let’s face it, as a parent, it’s much easier to say “Yes” than “No,” and it’s our responsibility to sometimes be the bad guy. Learning to say “No” to our children will help prepare them for school, relationships, and eventually, their chosen career. In the long run, I promise you even the youngest or most rebellious of children and teens can be taught to be a part of your happy and functioning family. You may not be able to change their behavior right away, but you can change your reaction to their behavior. Learning what’s behind the behavior is the key. Learn more about how to say “No” by visiting my website. For more from the Positive Pessimist visit KellyJax.com
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Ryan Winters Completes Eagle Scout Project for Local Non-Profit BY CHRISTOPHER BETZ Ryan Winters is Eagle Scout bound and his major project to get him there was culminated August 24 at Living Streams Ranch outside Quakertown. That day, Ryan and his team freshened up some outbuildings, built several brand new benches, and created a 60’ round horse corral where none existed before. Ryan, age 15, hails from Telford and is a sophomore at Souderton High School and an active member of Boy Scout Troop 16 in Franconia. His team that day consisted of fellow troop members, family members, and other volunteers including his original scoutmaster Joe Pfahler and current scoutmaster Andy Bachman. His plans for the project began several months prior. “We had a whole big turnout… 30 people!” remarks Ryan, “Lots of fellow scouters and some volunteers Mrs. Rotelle got together.” Deb Rotelle is the executive director of Living Streams Ranch, a ministry-based organization nestled in the country on Schukraft Road. When asked why he chose Living Streams Ranch as the setting for his Eagle Scout project, Ryan said, “It’s a really good organization to do this for. It’s really beneficial to other people, and not just themselves. This ministry is for women who come from broken homes or have abuse problems and other problems like that. So this project helps them help the women.” Living Stream’s mission statement is: “Living Streams Ranch is a Christian non-profit organization founded on the love of Jesus Christ. In faith we open our hearts and our Ranch to children, women and families so that they may find hope and healing through equine related activities in God’s creation.” Rotelle says that the horses at the ranch are used in therapy in pursuit of that mission. Also she emphasizes that the ranch’s services are provided free of charge, made possible by generous support. “My goal was to make the sheds aesthetically pleasing when people come to the ranch, and there weren’t too many places to sit, so we made those benches, but the main part was building the pen. There was nothing there and now there is a big pen where they can train the horses,” remarks Ryan.
Building the pen involved clearing and leveling the land it sits on, laying gravel and grit, building a base frame, and putting up the tall metal fence around the perimeter. Ryan says, “I envisioned it all coming together, and now actually seeing it come together! [makes mind blown gesture] And I couldn’t have asked for a better day! A perfect day for this!”
MEDICARE: 55 Years of Ensuring Coverage and Care When asked if ‘15’ was a young age to become an Eagle Scout, Ryan said, “It’s kinda early. Usually 16 to 18.” Ryan’s dad, Jerry, remarks, “The stereotypical age that is appropriate for a scout to Eagle is misguided. It really has to do with how involved they are and how eager they are to advance, and Ryan is that kid. He is very aggressive. “When he sets his mind to a goal, there is no changing it.” Jerry added, “He is very dedicated! When he turned 14, he got a job bussing tables, saving for a car. Yes, he really has a car account.” Rotelle expressed her sincere appreciation for what Ryan and his crew did for their organization, “Ryan did a fantastic job, I’ll tell ya what! It is all a true blessing. We can’t thank Ryan and everybody enough!” Congratulations, Ryan, on your accomplishments and best wishes for a bright future!
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the nation’s first comprehensive government-sponsored program to provide health insurance for older Americans. After signing the Medicare bill into law, Johnson presented the first Medicare card to the former President who had first championed the idea: Harry S Truman, then 81 years old. As Medicare prepares to mark its 55th anniversary, there is a lot to celebrate. In its first 55 years, Medicare has unquestionably achieved its two basic goals: to ensure that Americans 65 and older have access to health care, and to protect them and their families from severe financial hardship from medical bills. In 1972, coverage was added for people with certain disabilities and those with end-stage renal disease. Along the way, Medicare also has helped to change medical technology and the health care delivery system. It has helped accelerate progress by indirectly financing medical education and teaching hospitals, and has ensured access for its beneficiaries to the latest medical advances. When Medicare was established, 48 percent of Americans 65 and older were uninsured.
Many people lost their health insurance when they retired, and private insurance companies, concerned about adverse risk, were reluctant to write comprehensive policies for older adults. When Medicare was launched, it covered 19 million people. Today, Medicare covers 55 million people, or 17 percent of the U.S. population. Almost 80 percent of beneficiaries are age 65 or older (and eligible for Social Security); the remaining 20 percent comprise individuals with serious disabilities (and covered by Social Security Disability Insurance) or end-stage renal disease Free ‘Medicare Made Easy’ Seminars Throughout the months of September and 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
“All at once, summer collapsed into fall.”
- Maxwell Anderson
(top photo) Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Winters puts in the final gate pin on the horse corral he and
about 30 volunteers built as part of Ryan’s final Eagle Scout project at Living Streams Ranch near Quakertown. (above photo) Ryan Winters, holding the reigns of Trigger, one of the ranch’s several therapy horses, is surrounded by some of the volunteers who helped to bring Ryan’s plans and project to fruition. photos by christopher betz
The Free Fall Energy Center at 9th and Main Streets, Quakertown is nearly complete! The Grand Opening is scheduled for noon on September 28 at the beginning of the 11th Annual Free Fall Event. There will be 10-15 minute guided tours of the building taking place from 1 – 4 pm that day. Come out and celebrate with us! Learn more at www.freefallqtown.com. photo by jim layton
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Mary V. Gawlenski, 103, of Sellersville formerly of Quakertown died July 10, 2019 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. She was the wife of the late Leon F. Gawlenski. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Victor & Victoria (Pomain) Olshevski. In May of 1995 she received a 40 year pin as a Volunteer for the American Red Cross. She was also a promoter of The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal for 20 years. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown where she was a founding member of the original church. She is survived by a granddaughter Mary Ann Bartholomew (Victor), a grandson David Crouthamel, five great grandchildren Monica, Peter, Greg, Christopher, & Allison. She was predeceased by a daughter Victoria Crouthamel, and three brothers Louis, Stanley, & Michael. (crstrunk.com) Bruce V. Dennis, 78, of Blakeslee entered eternal life on Thursday, July 18th, 2019. Jean Koch, the love of his life, predeceased him in 1998. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Vernon and Barbara Dennis. After graduating from Quakertown Community High School in 1958, Bruce continued his education at Muhlenberg College in Allentown. He was employed by an Allentown accounting firm, Berg, Schultz, & Green, Certified Public Accountants. By 1968 Bruce became a certified public accountant and was accepted as a partner in the firm. At the time of his passing he was the owner of the business. As owner of the Captain’s Table Restaurant on 4th street, Allentown, he achieved one of his goals - to own a restaurant. Cherishing a quiet and mountainous environment, he built his home in Blakeslee and traveled to his Allentown office daily. Bruce was a member of the Saucon Masonic Lodge #469, the Pennsylvania Institute of Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Bruce is survived by his sisters Shirley
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Andres and Kathleen Taylor of Quakertown, nephew Brad Andres (wife Heather), of Evergreen, CO; nieces Brenda Andres (husband Jorge and son Skyler), of Quakertown, Melanie Andres (husband Matt) of Burlington, VT, Devon and Megan Taylor, of Quakertown. A Celebration of Live Service will be held Saturday, September 7th, at 11am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 102 North Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951. Calling hour 10:30 – 11:00 am. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Lung Cancer Research Foundation 155 East 55th Street Suite 6H New York, NY 10022 or SPCA 524 East Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Jon P. Nice, 80, of Telford, passed away Thursday, July 18 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Harry & Emma (Petrie) Nice. He was the beloved husband of Loretta (Hager) Nice for the past 59 years. He was of the Lutheran faith. Jon was a member of the Souderton-Harleysville Gun Club for many years and was a member of the NRA, He enjoyed bowling, hunting & fishing, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Kevin Harvick were his favorite drivers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John of Coopersburg (Jane) and Paul of Schwenksville (Maggie); two daughters, Karen Statuti of Pennsburg (John) and Cheryl Zdon of Harleysville (John); 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson Isaac Zdon in 1989 and a great-granddaughter Emma Deiley in 2016. Helen M. Giacini, 72, of Quakertown died July 26, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital Quakertown Campus. She was the wife of the late Joseph Giacini. Born in Maiden Creek Township she was the daughter of the late Austin & Verna (Burkert) Nester. She was a member of Living Stone Baptist Church in Quakertown. She was a former member of First Baptist Church in Perkasie
where she also was the director of the nursery for over thirty years. She is survived by a son Joseph C. (Beth) of Quakertown a brother Edward Nester (Carole) of Perkasie, a sister Sandra Urmy (Tom) of Arizona, one grandchild Ashley (Noah Smith) of Quakertown and a sister in law Emily Schantz of Quakertown. She was predeceased by a sister Arlene Henninger. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Living Stone Baptist Church 180 W. Thatcher Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. (www.crstrunk.com)
Philip C. Fermier, Jr., 99, of Harleysville formerly of Bradenton, Florida and Cape May, NJ died July 29, 2019 in Pennsburg Manor, Pennsburg. He was the husband of Betty Jane (Matthews) Fermier. They were married 77 years last October. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Philip C., Sr. & Florence (King) Fermier. He was a structural draftsman then became a chief draftsman for S. T. Hudson Engineers for 40 years. He was a member of the Lansdale Lions Club and the Cape May Lions Club. He enjoyed woodworking especially making duck decoys. He was also a boy scout leader. Philip was a member of the Cape Harmoniers Barber Shop Quartet. He was a member of Wentz U.C.C. in Worcester Township. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during WW II. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons Philip, III of Reading, David Barry (Sylvia) of Bedminster and Alan Matthew (Connie) of Columbus, OH. Six grandchildren David, Jr., Adam M., Jason, Alison, Tom, and Andrew. Sixteen great grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sisters Marilyn Fermier, Jean McAndrews and Ruth Streckenbein. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wentz U.C.C. 3246 Skippack Pike Lansdale, PA 19446. Crystal Dawn (Hyde) Lowe, age 61, died Monday, July 29, 2019, at Belle Haven Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Quakertown. Born December 4, 1957 in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Hyde and Joyous (Gaudry) Hyde, and the beloved wife of Thomas Lowe, to whom she was married 18 years at the time of her passing. Dawn was a highly regarded pet sitter as well as a hot yoga instructor. Dawn was active as a yoga practitioner, 5k thru half marathon and marathon runner, trail runner, kayaker, and domestic and wild animal rescuer (dogs, bunnies, hawks, etc.) In addition to her husband and mother, Dawn is survived by: brother Dean Hyde; sister Morgan Alyse Gaudry; sisters Rachel and Lee Ann Hyde; step children Ian Christopher Lowe and Quintin and Laura Katherine Phillips; and step-grandchildren Jaeda, Kiera, and Xavier Phillips. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dawn’s honor to: Cancer Support Community of Greater Lehigh Valley (cancersupportglv.org) To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com. Lloyd L. Kuehn, age 74, of Quakertown, PA., died Monday July 29, 2019 at his home. Lloyd and his wife, Loretta, were together for 40 years. Born in Allentown, PA he was a son of the late Lloyd Kuehn Sr. and Dorothy Kline. Lloyd retired in 2010 from Fred Beans Dodge/Subaru. Two of his favorite hobbies were gardening and photography. He also enjoyed coin and baseball card collecting, watching science fiction television shows and could fix just about anything. Lloyd and his wife walked at Peace Valley Park whenever possible due to his love of nature. He was liked by all who knew and loved him and will not soon be forgotten. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Tracey Blair of Deposit, NY; one son, Sean Finnegan of Allentown, PA; three sisters, Barbara Jonezyk of Fountainville, PA, Karol Webster of Knoxville, PA, and Kim Bastian of New Tripoli, PA; one brother, Charles Kuehn of Merztown, PA; five grandchildren, Shanna, Jacob, Justin, Aidan, and
Blake and three great grandchildren. Contributions in his memory may be made to his daughter, Tracey Blair (29 Pine Street Deposit, NY 13754), who is currently seeking treatment for a health condition. To view his online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com
Kathleen “Kathy” Patricia Gioia, age 61, of Quakertown, Pa, passed away after a brief illness on Monday July 29, 2019 at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. She was the wife of Anthony S. Gioia, with whom she shared eight years of marriage. Born in Pottsville, PA she was a daughter of the late Charles E. Luczak and Dolores M. Zaporowski Luczak of North Wales, Pa. Kathy graduated from William Tennent in 1975 and earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Temple University in 1981. She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. She was the Human Resource Director for Jillamy Inc., in Chalfont, PA for 4 years until her death In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by two step-daughters, Angela M. Gioia and Stephanie C. Gioia; her brother, Robert Luczak and two grandchildren, Giavanna and Samuel. Contributions in her memory may be made to Home at Last Dog Rescue. To view her online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com Arcreda F. Gatto, 93, of Richlandtown died July 31, 2019 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Angelo Gatto & the late Joseph Knapp. She was born in Sassamansville. She was a retired seamstress. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown. Survived by three grandchildren Kim O’Keefe (Tim), Joseph (Michele), and Jody, one great grandchild Shannon. She was predeceased by two sons Joseph & Roger and a brother James. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk. com) Quakertown. Dale A. Stauffer, 74, of Milford Township died August 1, 2019 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. He was the companion of the late Diane Rush. Born in Bucks County he was the son of the late Linford & Evelyn (Breisch) Stauffer. He was a self employed farmer owning Stauffers Family Farm in Spinnerstown. He was a former fire chief of the Milford Township Volunteer Fire Co. Dale is survived by a sister, a few cousins and a son of the late companion. As per his wishes there will be no services. Arrangements by C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Foundation 150 Monument Rd. Suite 100 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. James A. Mumbauer, 52, of Quakertown died Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Quakertown Center. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Charles & Grace (Miller) Mumbauer. James was a 1985 graduate of Quakertown Community High School. He was a kind, caring man who loved watching TV, Star-Wars, Dolly Parton music and spending time with family and their beloved dogs, Sandy & Lily. He was a member of Trinity (Great Swamp) U.C.C. in Spinnerstown. James is survived by sisters Grace Fegley (David), Rev. Lorraine Sell (Stanley), Karen Mumbauer (Rich Miller) and Linda Tomlinson (Stephen), nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by baby brother Kenneth. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk. com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Trinity (Great Swamp) U.C.C. P.O. Box 494 Spinnerstown, PA 18968. Willard C. Giering, age 96, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Independence Court in Quakertown. Born June 22, 1923, he was the son of the late Clarence and Laura (Ringer) Giering, and the husband of Ruth K. (Clemmer) Giering, to whom he was married 74 years at the time of his passing.
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A 1941 graduate of Emmaus High School, Willard served his country with distinction in the U.S. Army during World War II. In his working life, he was employed for over 30 years as a Set Up & Repairman for Champion Spark Plug Co. in Hellertown, retiring in 1982. After that he served as sexton of the First United Church of Christ, in Quakertown, where he was an active member. He was also a member of Quakertown AARP, Grundsow Lodge #4, Quakertown Moose, Wallace Willard Keller American Legion – Quakertown, and the Quakertown Historical Society. More than anything, he was a doting and beloved husband to Ruth, who will miss him dearly. In addition to his wife, Willard is survived by: brother in law James Clemmer. In addition to his parents, Willard is preceded in death by: a sister, Lorraine Hinkle; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Clemmer. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ at the address above. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.NaugleFCS.com.
Mary Alice (Schantz) Conrad, 81, died peacefully at The Lutheran Community at Telford, PA on August 3, 2019 following a sixyear battle with lymphoma. Born in Quakertown, PA on August 6, 1937 to the late Erwin and Esther (Longacre) Schantz, she was the wife of James Conrad since August 26, 1962. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children: Dave (Kristi) of Louisville, KY; Ann (Craig) Schloneger of Lititz, PA; Sue (Michael) Howes of Lancaster, PA; Beth (David) Rupp of Bloomington, IN; and seven grandchildren: Ryan (Mollie) Schloneger, Alison (Robert) Sell, Kayla Schloneger, Bryce Schloneger, Trey Conrad, Ava Rupp, and Elena Rupp. She is also survived by a brother, Daniel (Mildred) Schantz, of Quakertown, PA. Mary Alice graduated from Quakertown High School in 1954, followed by a B.A. degree from Goshen College, IN (1958), attending her fourth year at Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA, where she earned her ASCP certificate as a medical technologist. Following graduation, she spent a term of voluntary service with Mennonite Central Committee as a camp counselor for handicapped children in California. In her early career, she worked at the Tice Clinic and McNeil Pharmaceuticals. After taking a recess from laboratory employment to raise her four children, she returned in 1980 to operate the lab for Pennridge Medical Associates, Perkasie, PA. She retired from active employment in 2000 after serving as manager of accounts payable for TriValley Primary Care. Along with her husband, Mary Alice was an active member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA, for most of the 50 years they lived in the Perkasie area. She enjoyed playing the marimba and often played in church and retirement communities as well as at home for family. Mary Alice loved working with numbers and volunteered for VITA, helping seniors in local retirement centers complete their tax forms. She also volunteered at her church as treasurer for several years, as well as serving on its stewardship committee. Mary Alice enjoyed watching sports, especially the Philadelphia Phillies. She actively followed her children and grandchildren’s athletic and musical endeavors and attended as many of their events as she was able. She also appreciated musical theater. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Blooming Glen Mennonite Church at P.O. Box 238, Blooming Glen, PA 18911, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org. Earl F. Fischer, Sr., 89, of Quakertown, formerly of Perkasie, died Sat. Aug 3 in Quakertown Center. He was the husband of the late Judy Ann (Brittingham) Fischer. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Otto F. and Stella (Crouthamel) Fischer. He graduated form Quakertown High School with the class of 1946. Earl was the owner and operator of the Northampton Bedding Co. for 44 years until retiring in 2003. He is survived by his son, E. Frank, Jr., companion of many years, Krista Kneller of Quakertown, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. His final resting place is in the Perkasie Mausoleum. www.nauglefcs.com
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Roberta R. “Bobbie” McClanahan, 77, of Richlandtown, passed away Wed., Aug. 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Orville McClanahan. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Dale Schaffer and May (Fegley) Schaffer-Yost. For many years Bobbie was a driver for the Levy School Bus Company in the Quakertown area. While she was fond of all the children she drove over the years, her real enjoyment came from this allowing her to watch her family’s sports games and parades. She was extremely supportive of her family, and was always there for them. Another favorite pastime of Bobbie’s was dancing, and she loved to do the Jitterbug, especially with her favorite partner – sister Darlene. She was a former member of the Richlandtown Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her children: Dannette “Dani” McClanahan of Easton; Rhonda Mitchell, Edmond McClanahan and Colleen Hass, husband Rick, all of Richlandtown; grandchildren: Anthony Mitchell, Jonathan Mitchell, wife Carla and Matthew Gahman; great-grandchildren: Kylee and Jaxon Mitchell; and siblings: Marsha Peterson, husband Daryl of Bethlehem and Cindy Yost of FL. She was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Conger. Memorials in Bobbie’s name may be sent to St. Luke’s Hospice, Memo: Endowment Fund – 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Kenneth Ervin Leister, 62, of Quakertown died August 11, 2019 in Doylestown Hospital. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Ervin Leister, Jr. & Christine C. (Clymer) Roeder. He was a retired electrician. Kenneth was a graduate of Quakertown Community High School & Penn State University. He was a member of the NRA. He collected coins and antiques and also enjoyed music of the 1970’s and 1980’s. He is survived by two sons Eric Leister (Julie), and Anthony Leister. Five siblings Lisa Heffentrayer, Tami Wyllie (Scott), Sue Powers (Jim), Shelly Roeder, and Billy Roeder (Cindy). One granddaughter Maddie. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home at the above address. (www.crstrunk.com)
Joseph E. McCue, 78, of Red Hill, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Margaret “Peggy” A. (Lunkenheimer) McCue for 59 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph & Anna Grace (Becker) McCue. He graduated from North Catholic High School in 1958 and attended Temple University. Joseph was a proud member of the United States Air Force. For many years, he worked as a Buyer in Skokie, IL and managed Sears Surplus stores in Philadelphia. He was a member of St. John of the Cross in Roslyn, PA. Joseph loved to fish, golf, play horseshoes and racket ball. He enjoyed spending time on his boat and golf cart. He cherished spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He truly was the “best man you’d ever want to meet in your life” and was a true role model for all. If you ever needed guidance on being a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, sibling, or friend, he was your guy to ask. Joseph had unconditional love for his wife. In addition to his wife are loving family members: Joseph, Dawn, Joanne, John, and Kim; grandchildren: Melissa, Geoffrey, Kelly, Frank, Kayla, Samuel, Sean, Eden, Matthew, Tyler and Kelsey; great-grandchildren: Chase, Frankie, Alexandra, Mae, Alyssa, Mila, Charli, Huck, Eva, and Edward and was a wonderful brother to Florence, Rosemarie, Eileen and Carol. Marian Helen (Bukosky) Galloway, age 80, passed away quietly Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at LifeQuest Nursing Center, in Quakertown. Born November 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Costella) Bukosky, and the
widow of the late Richard E. Galloway Sr. Marian was a co-owner and operator of her and Richard’s business, specializing in fire restoration and commercial cleaning. In her early years she was an administrative assistant in the CIA where she met Ellison Galloway who introduced her to his son, Richard Galloway. When later asked what she did there she would jokingly say that she would have to kill them if she told them. Some of her favorite past times were listening to Elvis Presley songs, watching horror movies, and playing bingo. She also loved animals. Marian is survived by: son Richard E. Galloway, Jr. (wife Maria); grandchildren Sara and Ryan Galloway; and brothers Joseph, Raymond, Richard, and David Bukosky. In addition to her parents and husband, Marian is preceded in death by her sister Betty Bukosky. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marian’s honor to the Dementia Society of America, at PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online at www.dementiasociety.org/donate. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com.
William C. Baldwin, 83, of Richlandtown died August 13, 2019 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Maryann Gloria (Heffele) Baldwin. Born in France he was the son of the late Ornando & Deanna Fabrizi. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by a son Paul Baldwin of Quakertown. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. Diane Rehrig Hughes, age 53, of Port Orange, Florida passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019. Diane was born January 15, 1966 in Quaker Town, PA, to her loving parents James and Sandra Rehrig. As a young child Diane loved spending time with her cousins at the family farm. She then went on to earn her degree from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and became a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. One of Diane’s proudest career accomplishments was being in charge of her department in Connecticut. Some of Diane’s proudest family moments were the birth of her children; seeing their college graduations, her loving marriage and the many friendships she shared. Crafting was something that brought her joy and she loved to share the crafts that came from that joy with the people around her. Diane is survived by her loving and devoted husband Douglas Hughes; her children David Michael Hughes, Richard Joseph Hughes and Kathryn Elizabeth Hughes; her mother Sandra Rehrig; her brother John Wilber Rehrig and many friends. Diane will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved her. A celebration of life for Diane will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church 2170 Route 212, Coopersburg, PA 18036 The family has asked that in lieu of flowers a donation be made in Diane Rehrig Hughes’ name to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org, Halifax Health- Foundation, 303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, or Halifax Health- Hospice, Attn: Fund Development, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL32129 John E. Gardner, 83, of Quakertown died August 14, 2019 in his home. He was the husband of Mary M. (Sofet) Gardner. They were married 58 years last October. Born in Allentown, PA he was the son of the late John W. & Emma (Elliott) Gardner. He retired from Levy School Bus Company in Trumbauersville. Prior to that he worked a produce manager for ACME Markets for over 40 years. He enjoyed bowling with the Community Fire Co., League and playing softball in the Upper Bucks Church League. John enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and all model trains especially the Lionel O Gauge. He was an avid sports fan especially enjoying watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son David (Kimberly) and a daughter Sandi Wilsey (Steven). Two brothers Barry (Barbara Landis), Richard (Terry), and a sister Carol Reiss (Rodney). Six grandchildren Rob, Jen, Brandon, Kathleen, Shawn, & Aaron, five great grandchildren Josh, Braeden, Autumn,
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Reagan, & Penelope. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, Development Office 801 Ostrum Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18017. . (www.crstrunk.com)
Erin K. Chew, 60, of Quakertown died August 14, 2019 in her home. She was the wife of Charles F. Chew, Jr. They were married 35 years in April. Born in Easton, MD she was the daughter of Joy T. (Truxel) Keener of Chalfont and the late Samuel Robb Keener, Jr. Erin graduated from Central Bucks West High School where she was a member of the Marching Band. She was a 1980 graduate of West Chester University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology and a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She enjoyed reading, playing the piano and clarinet. She also enjoyed the music of Elton John, Billy Joel, the Beatles, and Fleetwood Mac and many others Erin enjoyed and loved her grandchildren. In addition to her husband and mother she is survived by two sons Charles F. Chew, III (Kyndel P.) of East Greenville, and Daniel Robb Chew of Quakertown, a daughter Nicole R. Sike (David S.) of Quakertown. A brother Thomas Robb Keener (Melissa) of Deer Park, NY. Three grandchildren Giselle Marie Sike, David Scott Sike, and Evelyn Cierra Chew. Best Friend Virginia Heichel. Predeceased by her beloved pet Tazzie. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Community Life Activities at Phoebe Richland 108 S. Main St. Richlandtown, PA 18955. (www.crstrunk.com) Robert David Christman, age 81, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital, Allentown. Born December 31, 1937 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Alton and Geraldine (Repley) Christman. Robert served his country with honor in the United States Air Force. Robert enjoyed volunteering at many social clubs over the years. He was passionate about fund raising for those in need. Whether it was food, Christmas gifts or for a local family, he was ready to organize an event, cook and serve. He spent much effort with The Ronald McDonald House in Delaware helping to raise funds for the construction and feeding the families. Robert loved the outdoors and went on many trips to Canada with his son in law Mike to fish and out on a boat deep sea fishing. Robert spent many years camping at Smith’s Landing near Rehoboth Beach with friends and his daughter’s family. He belonged to and served on boards for FOE, VFW, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and was a Mason. Upon moving to Bethlehem with his daughter in 2017, he enjoyed The West Side Republican Club, The American Legion and The Rosemont. Robert is survived by: daughter Barbara Thompson (significant other Don); grandchildren Allisin (husband Andrew), Kiersten (husband Jonathan), Breanna, and Shannon; great-grandchildren David, Cadence, and Seth; and sisters Barbara Holst (husband Rev. Frederick), and Jane Harding. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by: son Robert C. Christman; and brothers Alton and Ronald Christman. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com. Christina
M. Openden, 92, of passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center in Richlandtown. She was the loving wife of the late Marcus Openden for 50 years. Born in Waldwick, New Jersey she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Karben) Agugliaro. For over 35 years she worked as a forelady for Nabisco. Everyone who had ever met Christina loved her. She was a very kind, sweet, generous and giving woman. Christina loved to spoil her great-grandsons, solve puzzles, shop on QVC and go to the casino. In her earlier years, her and her husband liked to attend race tracks together. Quakertown,
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Surviving is her daughter: Fran Gallagher of Quakertown; granddaughter: Christine Brader of Quakertown; great-grandsons: Garrett & Derek Brader; sister: Leonora Deal of Mahwah, NJ and many nieces & nephews. She was pre-deceased by siblings: Andrew, Rose, Frances and Jean. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Quakertown Community Outreach, PO Box 929, Richlandtown, PA 18955 or Hope Against Heroin, 2109 Clover Mill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.
Robert Thomas Hendricks, 90, of Quakertown, PA, formerly of central New Jersey, died Wed. Aug. 21 in St Luke’s Hospital, Quakertown. He was the widower of the late Carole Dorothy (Leahy) Hendricks. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of the late George and Kathryn (McCormick) Hendricks. He was a devout Catholic, and active member of St. Isidore’s RCC. He loved airplanes, antique cars, a good pun and coffee. Surviving are: his children Carole A Piszko (husband David); Michael Hendricks (wife Marcia); Mary Ellen Yager (husband Dan); & Paul Hendricks; grandchildren Matthew, Tony, Caitlin, Mark, Garrett & Ryan; great-grandson Romeo Jose; brothers Richard (wife Mary Ann) and James Hendricks; & sister Kathryn Sanservino. He was predeceased by a son Robert T., Jr and granddaughter Carissa, as well as brothers George, Jack and David Hendricks, & sister Peggy Sabo.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Phoebe Richland HCC for their care, support and love. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Phoebe Richland Community Life 108 S. Main St. Richlandtown, PA 18955. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.NaugleFCS.com.
Dolores M. Bartholomew, 90, of Quakertown formerly of Allentown died August 26, 2019 in LifeQuest Nursing Center Quakertown. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Leonard & Margaret (Motyl) Hoch. She was a salesperson for Levine Fabrics before retiring. She was a 1949 graduate of Allentown High School. Dolores was always happy when she was sewing and doing crafts. She was a member since 1957 of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Allentown where she sang in the church choir. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Stauffer (Carl) and Mary Ann Brown; two grandchildren, Christine Stauffer (Jason Talbot), Frederick Brown, III. Predeceased by a granddaughter Kathryn Stauffer. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St., Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.
“We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcome summer’s ghost.” - Henry Rollins
Free Classes and Community for Immigrants Offered In this time of divisiveness over immigration policies, immigrants can find community, support, and free educational opportunities with Welcoming the Stranger, a mostly volunteer run organization with locations in Bucks, Montgomery, and Hunterdon counties. Free classes in English, Computer Skills, and Citizenship Preparation for adult immigrants and refugees are offered in Bensalem, Doylestown, Hatboro, Langhorne, Lambertville, Levittown, Morrisville, Southampton, and Warminster. Fall term classes begin September 3rd. Students may register online or contact Welcoming the Stranger to register. As well as classes, Welcoming the Stranger offers workshops, community events, and support for immigrants navigating job searching, childcare, healthcare, housing, food security, and more. Most importantly, Welcoming the Stranger creates a community of support and friendship for newcomers to America. Welcoming the Stranger, celebrating 20 years of service this year, is an educational non-profit that offers free classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), computer skills, and United States citizenship exam preparation to adult immigrants and refugees. Founded in
1999, Welcoming the Stranger has taught over 4,000 students from 104 different countries. Morning and evening classes are offered. All programs arefree. Welcoming the Stranger is a fully independent, IRS-approved, 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization providing free English, computer, and citizenship preparation classes in the Philadelphia metro region. Financial support comes from individuals, places of worship, private foundations, and civic groups who share the vision of Welcoming the Stranger and have concern for the stranger in a strange land. More information can be found at www.welcomingthestranger.org or by calling (215) 702-3445.
American Legion Post 242 September Update
BY DICK HELM
Charley Wismer, our Adjutant, wants me to remind all members to get your renewal papers and check in as soon as possible. As I stated in last month’s Notes, we are loosing members from WWII, Korea, and now Vietnam era’s due to their passing away. Our ever-decreasing numbers do not need to be reduced because of non-payment of dues. So please take care of this ASA.P. As you drive by the Post we ask the Public and especially the members to check our sign out for our special activities. There is some awesome meal deals! Encourage our Auxiliary and “Sons” by attending these members and public specials. September is a special month in that your Post observes those lost in that terrible event of September 11th at the turn of the century. We not only honor those who lost their lives from Bucks County; we also honor those who make our community safe—the Police, Forepersons, EMT’s, & Community Organizations that support them. Our attendance has been wonderful some years and light other years. We encour-
age you to make all of them wonderful as we have Police, Firepersons, and EMT’s present for you to personally say, “Thank You!” They watch out for you 24/7 and this is our way to offer to the public this venue honoring them and having a chance to thank them. We have a brief but meaningful service observing that fateful “9/11” and a brief reception afterwards. PLEASE make an effort to come to our Post just over the bridge on East Broad Street near the former Knauss Dried Beef Plant. You will go away with a feeling of Awe, not realizing how many of our fellow Bucks County residence went to work on that day and never returned home. You will also realize how close we really our to New York City due East of here. Our Post will have this observance no matter what the Public Attendance as WE feel this is important these paid and volunteer public servants are. Help us to honor them come out September 11 no later that 10:55 for our service starting at 11:00 in the 600 Block of East Broad Street here in Quakertown. They are there for you – Take time out to be there for them!
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Sweet Memory Lane The title of my column, “The World as I See It” could easily be called, “Then and Now.” As you have discovered over the past four-plus years, I love to reminisce. We Baby Boomers often refer to the time we grew up as the “good old days.” My adult, Gen X children are beginning to talk about, “Back in the Day.” As a child, I remember the older folks in my family referring to their time as, “When I grew up.” I’m sure many of you have heard the stories from your grandparents or great-grandparents about when they grew up; they had to walk eight miles to school in ten inches of snow when it was twelve degrees below zero. Or, if they lived on a farm, how they had to get up at five o’clock in the mornings to milk the cows, feed the chickens, bale the hay, gather the eggs, and chop kindling wood to start the fire – all before they left for school, I suppose each generation has had their challenges. I can only imagine what our present-day Millennials will tell their children and grandchildren forty years from now. Recently, I had a very pleasant afternoon with two long-time friends. We had lunch and then we did some inside window shopping. That is when you go inside a store and just look around without making a purchase. I discovered a store called Cottage Antiques & Crafts, tucked away in the Tilghman Square Shopping Center in Allentown. I was like a kid in a candy store. Everything in the store was an item that my mother owned when I grew up. There were Blue Willow dishes and teapots, Depression pieces, cut glass, tin bathtubs, washboards, cookie cutters, old kitchens utensils, old furniture, and so much more. The section that mesmerized me was a replica of my mother’s kitchen cabinet. All the
items that she used were there, displayed on shelves. Ideal and McCormick brand spices in the old tin containers – the ones that get rusty when they sit too long, Calumet and Rumford Baking Powder, coffee tins – Boscul, Maxwell House, Hills Brothers, and many more memorable items. Those items returned me to that happy place in the kitchen watching Mama make homemade meals each day. She made so many delicious meals that I don’t know how to make as she did because she never used recipes! She did a pinch of this, a little bit of that, and a shake of the other. Me? I used recipe books, lots of recipe books. I love to read recipe books; however, I never follow the exact recipe so I suppose you could say I’m a bit like my mother. Over time I learned the “this, that, and the other” technique, and I also learned to be a creative cook like she was. Nostalgia revives my mind, body, and soul. I am very thankful for my childhood and the things that I learned from my mother up until I was sixteen years old. That was the age where I knew more than she did. Well, I just thought I knew more. She explained that to me in rather simple terms; I am the mother…you know how the second part goes. Revisiting my past allows me to rediscover how I became to be me; it gives me an identity which I may sometimes lose. It helps me to cope with the present. And, when I can reminisce with old friends, it is even better. That day was one of my blessed “good old days.” “A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” Proverbs 27:9 Jacque Holliday is a long time freelance contributor to UBFP. She always welcomes your comments via email at jacque@ubfp.org
YMCA of Bucks County Introduces Parkinson’s Cycling Classes According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, exercise is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and activities of daily living. Studies show that aerobic, resistance programs, like cycling, benefit and support Parkinson’s patients. In particular, theParkinson’s Outcomes Project shows that people with PD who start exercising early and at a minimum of 2.5 hours a week, experience a slowed decline in quality of life. During the Fall I session which begins September 3, the Quakertown branch of YMCA of Bucks County will introduce two programs aimed at introducing cycling to Parkinson’s patients and maintaining a higher level of exercise. The first, Parkinson’s Intro to Cycling Class, is for beginners who have
never taken a cycling class before with the second, Parkinson’s Maintenance Cycling Class for returning participants who have already taken the beginner program. YMCA of Bucks County provides community impact programs to Bucks County residents as a way of fulfilling their mission and strengthening the health and wellness of the community. Current programs include THRIVE Cancer Wellness, Empower U, Veterans Wellness, Healthy Lifestyles diabetes prevention and Living Active to promote the wellness of the community. For more information about the Parkinson’s cycling program at the Quakertown branch, contact Jen Gaj at jgaj@ymcabucks.org.
Tiny Island, Big Changes There is an island off the coast of Nicaragua called Big Corn Island. This tiny, beautiful, remote, tropical island is home to about 7,500 people and their animals. Hundreds and hundreds of dogs, cats, and even livestock, and yet there is not one veterinarian. All these animals only have access to veterinary care 7 days out of the year – that means they are left to figure it out for themselves the other 358 days. How do I know this you ask? Or better yet, why do I care? I know this because I am one of the veterinarians that provides vet care for 4 of those 7 days. Now, 4 days may not sound like much, and honestly it’s not….but over the past 4 years, in just 4 days each year, we have traveled to this little island and set up shop and have been able to spay/neuter over 350 dogs and cats, and vaccinate over 1300. This past fall there was the start of a distemper outbreak on the island, which is an incredibly preventable disease, if one has access to the vaccine. Due to our previous vaccinating, and our support with shipping them 500 vaccines as soon as we heard – we were able to stamp it out quickly, and save so many lives. Just a few dogs were lost, where previously when they had an outbreak, several hundred didn’t make it. What a difference a vaccine can make! Now let me get to, why do I care? Every year that we have gone back the number of people who saved their little vaccination booklet and brought it back, brings tears to my eyes. Some of these families have a tiny house, with a dirt floor, and barely enough to get by for themselves…but they still have a dog or a cat whom they love, and they save that little book to bring back every year to make sure that they get the
vaccines and the preventive care that their dog or cat needs. They care, they just don’t have access to the medications and supplies that they need…which is where we come in. If we can accomplish so much on this tiny island in 4 days….my god, how much better could their lives be if there was a full-time vet on the island? How many other ‘tiny islands’ are out there that we could truly change for the good, if the right people stepped up? I have 2 quotes that inspire me and all that I do. The first is by Dr Seuss – ‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.’ Big Corn Island has taught me that a small group of dedicated people can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of people and pets, because we care, and because we stepped up to help when we knew we could. And the second quote – ‘be the change you wish to see in this world.’ It is my firm belief that good people doing small tasks for the right reason, can truly change the world for the better. And if we all banded together, just imagine the beautiful world we could live in. Want to help us be the change? Come to our concert fundraiser on Saturday September 14th, donate to our rescue through our website, or donate supplies to go with us on our trip in February 2020. Check out our website at www.harleyshavendogrescue.com or our Facebook page – Big Corn Island Veterinary Expedition Team, for more details about donating, or for tickets for our upcoming concert. We can’t do it without you – please help us be the change. 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.
Have a Barkin’ Good Time with Logan’s Heroes It seems like there are always going to be animals in need because abuse, lack of knowledge, or simply loss of interest on their owners’ part. Thankfully, there seems to be no shortage of people willing to step forward to help these animals, large and small. Chris Baringer, her mom Claudette, and the rest of her team of dedicated volunteers at Logan’s Heroes have been helping those animals since 2014. With a network of willing foster families, the organization currently has almost a hundred animals up for adoption. Last year Logan’s Heroes adopted out over 300 animals, including dogs, cats, and pigs, but the need never seems to lessen. As you can imagine, it isn’t cheap to provide food and medical attention to all of these animals. You can help. Logan’s Heroes is gearing up for their largest annual fundraiser – the Bark N Bacon on October 5, 12 - 4PM. Bark N Bacon is a great event for people
and their pups. Logan’s Heroes will be selling Bark N Bacon passports good for one person and one dog. Dogs need not attend to get their passport stamped. There are a limited number of just 250 passports available. Passport holders receive bacon dish samples from all of the food vendors, two beverages and a keepsake glass, entry into a special raffle, a doggy bag full of treats, and gift baskets. And you do not need a passport to enjoy Bark N Bacon. Come out and enjoy the food and fun on October 5. The event is held on the grounds of Logan’s Heroes at 9411 Kings Highway in East Greenville. For more information about Bark N Bacon and on how you can volunteer or donate, please call 484-7197101 or visit LHARinc.org. The organization also has an active Facebook page with current information on their event, needs, and animals available for adoption.
“I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.” - Lily Tomlin
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The answers to the puzzles on this page are found elsewhere in this issue.
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51st Pennridge Gallery of the Arts Gallery of the Arts will be held on September 15, 2019, noon to 5pm. The featured artist this year is Glenn Harren. His work will be displayed at Bux Mont Awards, during the event on the 15th, and the night before for a preview and reception. Saturday, September 14, 5-8pm, an Artists Reception will be held. Besides Glenn Herran’s display at Bux Mont Awards, there will be several artists’ works located at Stella’s House Blend Cafe and Washington House Hotel & Restaurant. There will be live music and light refreshments offered at no charge. Sunday, September 15, noon-5pm, the main event will be held on Main Street in Sellersville. The street will be lined with booths filled with fine art and crafts. There
will also be live music, food trucks, local wine and beer, children’s activities, and more throughout the day. Free tote bags filled with local coupons and festival information will be available to visitors, while supplies last. Art in the Parlours returns this year, too. Unique pieces of art will be displayed in the parlours of the Washington House Hotel & Restaurant. Each piece will be available for sale, and will be judged in its own category. The Pennridge community strives to recognize our local talents in all forms. Please, come out and join us for the festivities on September 15th! For more information, go to: galleryofthearts.org
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Members of the Tails ‘n Scales 4-H Club held their Reptile Show at the Middletown Grange Fair recently. Award winners were: (l-r) Kaitlyn DeLeo, Reserve Showmanship Winner; Charlotte Reeves, Reserve Show Champion; Judge Lia Schmittel; Nicholas DeLeo, Best in Show; and Justin Lizana, Champion Showman submitted photo
Quakertown Alive! hosted its 8th annual Upper Bucks Brewfest in Quakertown on August 17. Ticketholders enjoyed over 60 craft brews, wines, and spirits as well as cornhole, raffles, vendors, and music by the Phila our volunteers and sponsors for making the day a success. Thank you to our sponsors: Tom & Jann Paulovitz, Lewis Brothers Contractors, Hamburger Roofing & Siding, Penn Stainless Products, Precision Finishing, U.S. C Landis Realty Team, Classic Staffing, Yates Electrical Service, Gorski Engineering, and Moving Targets. photos by michele buono
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The 21st Annual Under the Stars Car Show in Perkasie was held August 17th, 2019. Over 400 antique, classic and custom vehicles lined Perkasie’s historic town center, drawing over 4,000 visitors from across the region. photo by joe ferry
adelphia Funk Authority. QA! thanks Cold Storage, Keller Williams, Vickie
Quakertown Alive! took a moment at the Upper Bucks Brewfest to present a facade grant check to local property owner Vince Randazzo. Pictured (L-R): QA! President Jann Paulovitz, QA! VicePresident Zack Irick, Vince Rndazzo, QA! Executive Director Naomi Naylor. photo by michele buono
State Representatives Craig Staats and Wendy Ullman recently recognized Matthew Granato of Boy Scout Troop 185, Quakertown, for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. submitted photo
ibution day for the United Way of Bucks County’s annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign. Local businesses collected ations of school supplies for local children who need them for the upcoming school year. Backpacks filled with ated school supplies were disbursed to area school districts and community groups that will distribute them to l children in need. photo by michele buono
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2019 Cadillac XT4
It was only a matter of time before Cadillac entered the hot small luxury crossover/ SUV market. And their new 2019 XT4 is a real looker. Plus, it’s surprisingly affordable for a Caddy, but that depends on the model. Offered in Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport trim levels, all models can be had in FWD or AWD with the latter adding $2,500 to the base price. We were privileged to test the Premium Luxury and came away quite impressed. XT4’s size can best be described as falling between subcompact and compact. It slots beneath Cadillac’s XT5 in size and price and has a striking design that follows the styling scheme of the XT5, only it’s a bit sexier. With a low 18-inch step-in, XT4’s interior gives a sense of airy spaciousness and its lavishly decorated with sumptuously padded seats, the fronts of which can be ordered with a massage feature. The drivers’ bucket seat bottom also vibrates when sensing danger while backing or other dangerous conditions. An 8-inch display nestles nicely into the dash and is controlled by a console mounted rotary controller. In front of the console box is a wireless smartphone charger that can accommodate even the larger phones. The display offers the usual compliment of navigation, apps, audio and rearview camera that gives an overhead, side and front overhead views. It includes Wi-Fi connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions. There’s also an adjustable Heads-Up-Display on the driver’s side windshield showing vehicle speed in addition to the digital readout on the gauge set.
The 9-speed automatic transmission shifter has a Park button at its top that must be depressed to select that gear. XT4 is not the only one to use that gear scheme and it makes you wonder why not just shift into a P position, as has been the mode for past years on many vehicles. In addition, a set of buttons on either side of the shifter must be depressed to engage Drive and Reverse gears. Seems like technology overkill. In addition, XT4 offers three modes of Tour, AWD (if so equipped) and Sport which tightens things up and stretches shift points. In the back seat, ingress/egress is good thanks to wide opening doors. Leg room is spacious for two 6-footers provided the fronts aren’t racked well rearward. The seats themselves are nicely padded, comfy and overlooking them was the optional ($1,550) panoramic sunroof measuring 42x29 inches so back seat riders can enjoy a sky view. Behind the seats is a spacious cargo area that’s rated at 22.5 cubic feet with the 60/40 rear seatback’s upright. That translates into a more meaningful 33.5 inches deep, 43 wide and 27.5 high. Flip them, and capacity expands to 48.9 cubic feet for 63 inches of cargo loading depth.
Beneath the cargo floor is a space saver tire around which small items can be stowed out of sight. Cargo lift over is an easy 30 inches. XT4 gets its grunt from a 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder producing 237-hp and 258 lb/ft of torque for EPA mileage estimates of 22 city, 29-highway mpg. That gets some help from an auto start/stop feature that can be disabled. Combined with the 9-speed automatic transmission, XT4 has a 3,500 tow rating. So powered, the 2.0L moves this 3,876-pound crossover with spirited acceleration from a standing stop. It actually has some push-you-back-in-the-seat Gs. One drawback, however, is that the little four is noisy at idle, which is not typical for a Cadillac. When shutting off the ignition, a warning notice appears on the driver’s information display signaling the driver to check the back seat for occupants be it a baby in a child seat or even the family pooch. There’s a push for all carmakers to add this safety feature to all their vehicles. Ride wise on optional ($1,100) Continental 20-inch tires (18s are standard), is excep-
tionally good for its class of short wheelbase vehicles, as it smooth’s imperfect roadways. Handling too is adept as XT4’s suspension keeps the vehicle on an even keel and it parks easily with its tight 38-foot turning radius. With the Luxury trim model carrying a base price of around $35,790, Cadillac makes a lot of standard features on many cars, optional. That quickly drives the base price of all trim levels. And they are pricey. Aside from the two options mentioned, here’s a sampling: The AWD Premium Luxury started with a base of $41,795, but after adding the Cadillac User Experience ($1,500) that adds nav, real time traffic, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, surround sound and more; Enhanced Visibility Package ($1,500) with dual, heated outside power folding mirrors, auto dimming mirror, rear camera mirror with washer, automatic parking assist w/braking, surround vision; Driver Assist Package ($1,100) with adaptive cruise, forward/reverse braking; Comfort/ Convenience Package ($1,050) with massage and ventilated front seats, hands free liftgate; Cold Weather Package ($850) gives heated front seats and rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel; Driver Awareness ($770) provides forward collision warning, front pedestrian braking, following distance indicator, lane keep assist/lane departure warning; Shadow Metallic Paint ($625); Trailering Equipment ($300) includes HD cooling system and trailer hitch, and after all this, delivery added $995 for a grand total of $54,785. See what we mean? The options add up. All in all, the XT4 is a refreshingly new Cadillac for those who are Caddy owners who want to downsize from a sedan or from an XT5. Others may want to migrate to an American made icon that is an exceptional eye-grabber. Nick Hromiak is an automotive enthusiast and freelance writer. We look forward to bringing you his new column each month. He can be reached at nhromiak@verizon.net.
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“I will do it later.”
Recently I heard a young person tell his parents after they requested him to do a task, “I will do it later.” There was no reply by the parent to the child. I remember the time of my youth when I as a restless teen gave the same answer to my dad. He did reply! I did not wait until later. Matter of fact my dad sat down with me and explained his philosophy that I continued with following the rest of my life. My Dad worked in a clothing factory his whole life and had to separate bundles and cut the outlines of the product-men’s trousers-and re-bundle them for the ladies to sew. He made a practice of working on the more difficult tasks first then working on the easier bundles later on in the day. First reason was to get the hardest out of the way, second was to do those tasks while his skills were the sharpest, and third reason was to allow for the possible extra time to do the hardest so he could make up with the easiest tasks. He explained this to me and it made a lot of sense. That day when I was a teenage rebel was important in my lifestyle of lining up my tasks. To this day, I write up a “To Do” list of what tasks have to be done the next day and even though I only get about half those tasks finished I still do not have the attitude of “I will do it later.” What I haven’t completed today I will prioritize to be done first the next day, with the exception of working on my wife’s “Honey Dew” list. I am sincerely glad that my Dad didn’t walk away after I said this statement as the modern day Dad did. I worry about some of the permissiveness that seems prevalent today. That talk did indeed change my attitude that day and help my in my successes throughout the rest of my life. Discipline has certainly changed since the period after the Second World War. I look back at the discipline that my parents bestowed on their children and even though I certainly was against it at the time; I now see how that discipline indeed did help us. We did not have the distractions that the children have today because of all the “Gadgets” they now have. Any new item that was introduced to us was brought into the household with restrictions. I
wish to tell you two of these items. One was Television and the other was The Telephone Party Line. Yes in this age of every member of the family having a cell phone was far in the future. We actually DID NOT have TV or a phone in the house! When we purchased our first TV from Dimmig Electric, rules were laid out on the use. I remember that in the morning my parents watched Dave Garaway and his chimp J. Fred Mugs on the Today show and afterwards the 15-minute Jimmy Dean show before we went of to school. In the evening when we got home from school we would be able to watch shows after The Kate Smith Show, as my mother was then busy in the kitchen. So we watched Willy the Worm, Howdy Doody, and Sally Starr. Later on we watched “Band Stand.” Television was OFF during supper. After watching Walter Kronkite the wintertime evening shows were controlled by my parents. I must say they did not dictate which shows. It was truly a democratic decision by the family on the choices, except for Lawrence Welk! The telephone was another story. We were only allowed to use it with permission and there was a time limit. After all our Party Line had at least 5 people on it and others might want to use it. Also the others could listen in on our conversation. I recently heard of a school that wanted to control cell phones during school sessions and give them back at the end of the day. They were challenged on this because it could be a shock to the youngsters! I wonder how our restrictions did not affect us. We were very happy just to have a phone in the house and have to ask the operator who would say, “Number Please” and we would say a number such as we had “746R1.” I would be able to call Sam Kile to see if he could shoot a couple of baskets over at East Swamp instead of riding out to his place and knocking on the door to ask. What was your parent’s response when you said to them when they asked you to take the trash out and you continued to talk to your friend on the phone after saying, “I’ll do it later?” Things have changed and I hope these changes don’t affect these youth in their decisions in the future. Dick Helm is a regular contributor. He can be reached at dickhelm@ubfp.org
Leaving Your Job? What Happens to Your 401(k)? If you’re in the early stages of your working life – or even in the not-so-early ones – the chances are pretty good that you will change jobs at some point. When that happens, you’ll probably leave a few things behind – but will one of them be your 401(k)? Of course, you wouldn’t really forget about your 401(k). (It does happen, however – over the period from 2004 through 2013, more than 25 million people left at least one 401(k) or similar plan behind when they left their job, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.) But you will have to do something with your account. Essentially, you have four choices: • You can cash out your 401(k). It’s your money, but if you take it out before you reach 59 ½, you will owe federal income taxes, plus any applicable state and local taxes. Also, you will likely be charged a 10% penalty for early withdrawal. Perhaps even more important, if you liquidate your 401(k) when you change jobs, you’ll be reducing the amount you’ll have left for retirement. • You can leave your 401(k) with your old employer. If your former employer permits it, you can leave your 401(k) intact, even after you move to a different job. This might be appealing to you if you like the investment choices in your account, but you won’t be able to make any new contributions. Plus, you won’t face any immediate tax consequences. • You can move the money to your new employer’s 401(k). You can consolidate your old 401(k) with one offered by your new employer, if allowed. You won’t take a tax hit, and you might like your new plan’s investment options. And you may find it easier to manage your funds if they’re all held in one place.
Our final blessing for our Conditional Use permit by the Board of Supervisors of Milford Township won’t take place until the September or October meeting. I don’t know which month yet. We now meet all the requirements so hopefully there will be no problems. Valley Choral Society is starting up again for their winter concert season and would LOVE some new members. Check out the web site opening page, www.valchor.com for info on joining or call 484-932-8301 and leave your info for us to call you back. Tell them you read about it here and my owner will give me an extra chicken strip for everyone who applies. That way we all win. Love M.J.
• You can roll your 401(k) into an IRA. You don’t need the permission from any employer – old or new – to move your old 401(k) to an IRA. Your money will continue to grow on a tax-deferred basis, and an IRA offers you a virtually unlimited array of investment options – stocks, bonds, mutual funds and so on. You can make either a direct or indirect rollover. With a direct rollover, the administrator of your old 401(k) sends your money directly to the financial provider that holds your rollover IRA. No tax is withheld because you never actually take possession of the money. With an indirect rollover, you’re technically withdrawing the money and moving it to the IRA provider yourself. (You’ve got 60 days to make this transfer.) You will face a withholding of 20% of your account’s assets, but you may be able to recover most of this amount when you file your tax return. Still, for the sake of ease of movement and avoidance of all tax issues, a direct rollover may be more advantageous. Which of these options is right for you? There’s no one “right” answer for everyone. You’ll have to consider several factors, and you’ll certainly want to consult your tax professional before making any decision. But in any case, do whatever you can to preserve – and hopefully grow – your 401(k) assets. You’ll need these resources to help fund the retirement lifestyle you want and deserve. 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
BuckyGrams: brussels griffon, pomeranian, japanese chin, maltese, toy poodle, toy fox terrier, affenpinscher, chinese Bucky Block: Paradise
chihuahua, yorkshire terrier, papillon, mini dachshund, crested Hidden Message: Most are under ten pounds
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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 Service: 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.
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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Trudy Irving stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net 8am Rejoice & Praise Worship in Parlor, 9am Sunday School for all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary, Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 1 to 3pm.
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BY REV. DAVID HECKLER On August 8, at the Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rabbi Jonah Pesner shared the following words: “We share that common text in our tradition— the most often repeated command in our tradition, for Jews, but shared with you, our Christian family: ‘You were slaves in Egypt, and therefore you are to love the stranger.’ Thirty-six different times it’s repeated in the Torah— 36, which is the Jewish number for life. One time, it says, ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ Thirty-six times it says love the stranger because it’s thirty-six times harder, but thirty-six times more important. Together, Lutherans and Jews and Christians and Muslims and people of all faiths and people of no faith, must at this moment in history do justice to that phrase that the most sacred act is to love the person who’s not like us.” In one of my favorite stories from the gospel of Luke (7.36-50), Jesus is invited over to a Pharisee’s house for dinner; and while He’s there, a woman of questioned repute crashes the party, falls down at Jesus’ feet, anoints His feet with costly perfume, washes His feet with her tears, and dries them with her hair. Not only is the Pharisee bothered by her intrusion, he’s bothered that Jesus isn’t bothered and questions his prophetic credentials. But after Jesus responds with a brief parable, He challenges His host with a simple question— “Do you see this woman?”— and goes on to compare His host’s reserved hospitality with the lavishly loving reverence this “sinful” woman has poured out upon Him, a lavish reverence born of knowing herself lavishly forgiven and loved and accepted. But I’m always captivated by Jesus’ question, “Do you see this woman?”— because more often than not, we move through our communities and world so transfixed by our own business that we don’t see our neighbors, especially the ones Jesus refers to as “the least of these”. (Or we do see them and maybe even recognize their needs, but only as intrusions, obstacles, or “background noise” to the more “important” music blaring in our psychic earbuds…) And all too often, once we do see them, our immediate response is to put them “out of sight, out of mind”. Build a wall, put them in cages, tell them to “move on” away from our area… whatever will remove them from our sight and assuage our gnawing suspi-
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cion that they’re more like us than we care to admit, and even worse, that we may need them among us even more than they need us… There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of folks in our community we prefer not to see. Seven years ago, community leaders assured me that we had no homeless people in Quakertown— but the Upper Bucks Code Blue ministry of AHUB (Advocates for the Homeless of Upper Bucks) has been sheltering 50-75 different guests each winter ever since, and our Upper Bucks school districts minister to hundreds of homeless and/or transitory kids every year. The numbers of our neighbors being assisted by our local food pantries would drop your jaw in amazement. Our local economy runs on hundreds of people who are one mishap away from homelessness, trying to make it on wages that aren’t even close to being “a living wage” and usually working behind the scenes while you’re grabbing your food or your services. And how many of our neighbors are quietly suffering the personal and social ravages of addiction, mental illness, domestic violence, and the like? It’s so much easier to go about our business and not notice these people— but Rabbi Pesner’s right: when we do, we not only wound our neighbors afresh, we walk ourselves away from the most sacred act, to love the person who’s not like us. Blessedly, the volunteers involved in our community’s many grassroots service organizations (shameless plug, including Upper Bucks Code Blue) have discovered time and again the beauty unveils before us in this most sacred act. We work together to do the right thing, to help our neighbors in need, and over and over again, we find ourselves running smack-dab into Jesus Himself in distressing disguise, and give and receive God’s life-giving love going and coming. If you haven’t gotten involved with any of these organizations and ministries before, this fall’s a great time to do so. Take the earbuds of your own business out of your ears, take a step beyond your comfort zone, and look and see and work with those strangers you’d always preferred not to see. You may find out what Jesus sees in them—and know a taste of the joy God knows in loving you! David Heckler is the pastor at St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Applebachsville and Christ Church of the United Church of Christ, Trumbauersville. Reach him at prdaveheckler@gmail.com
Life is Too Short let time go by and not have connections with
We have all heard this saying probably more than once or twice in our lifetime. I feel that I probably say this quite often to my clients during our sessions. Sometimes life feels overwhelming and we find that we don’t take care of things we need to do in our life. And the next thing we know it has been 5, 7 or 10 years and we say, “where has time gone?” which then the next comment might be, “what have I been doing? Why haven’t I taken care of this?” The reality is time flies. Which is why when there are important or simple things in your life that need to be addressed or resolved that we need to take a look at the fact that Life is too short. Seize the moment and focus on what you need to do. We only have today. We don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow despite the fact that we have had many tomorrows. So, what do you want to do!! For me personally I really want to have closer relationships with some of my friends and family members. I want to stop making excuses for why I don’t call as often as I would like or why I am not seeing them more often. Life just seems to move too quickly. So, it starts out as Monday and then the next thing I know it is Friday and I am like, “Where did the week go?” and then the weekend is here and the cycle begins. I made a commitment to myself a year and half ago when a close friend of mine from college died of cervical cancer that I would not
people I love and care for in my life. While I have not let a lot of time go by, I don’t feel that I have truly committed myself to this commitment. Why is the question? Life happens is my answer. I have good intentions and honestly, I am doing the best that I can today. I know that I can always do better all of us can always do better. So, my belief is that as long as I have a strong desire to have closer relationships that it will happen. I don’t ever want to feel the way I did in November of 2017 at my friends’ memorial when I cried as I read a letter to her wishing that She and I had had more time together. I let too much time go by before we reconnected and then she was gone. I still feel a deep sadness when I think of her and also a sense of gratitude for the time, I had with her. Part of the concept of life is too short is facing your fears and moving through your discomfort. So, all I can say is do your best at achieving your goals and finding whatever it is that you are looking for so that you don’t have to have regrets because you ran out of time. Seize the Day!! Seize the Moment!! 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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Employment Opportunities 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. Interested individuals must be motivated, punctual, detail-oriented, professional and loyal. If you think you may be a good fit for one of our teams contact us to schedule an interview. We are looking for long-term, year-round 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 The Proper Brewing Company - Cook, Host, and Bartender Email kris@ theproperbrewing.com or stop in at 117 W. Broad St., Quakertown. Quaker Safety Products - Industrial sewing machine operator needed FT for Quakertown clothing manufacturer. Previous industrial or home sewing experience preferred. Must be able to read and understand English. 7:00am - 3:30pm shift. Benefits. Call Bob at 215536-2991 ext 213 EOE 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 Edible Arrangements PT Associate: Preparing, designing, and dipping fruit in chocolate, customer service. Must be flexible with hours based on the needs of the store. For more information, please contact Mike Post at: pa1550@dofruit.com Geoff’s Towing & Garage - Professional tow truck operators. Neat appearance, courtesy and professionalism is a must! Rollback operators, Medium and Heavy-Duty Wrecker drivers with Class A. Must have medical card. FT/PT. geoffstowspeed@aol.com or call 267-733-2690
Spor’s General Store - Hiring for part time light kitchen help, cleaning, dishes and prep work. 16 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 part time receotionist, experienced stylists, nail technician, and massage therapist. If you are a motivated & creative artist looking for a new place to express your talents we would like to meet you! Send your resume to classichairdesigns1@gmail.com. We use top quality products and offer education, paid vacation, flexibility and a relaxing atmosphere to work.
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.
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What is ‘Out’
When it comes to shopping for vintage and antique items, patterns of collecting go through cycles. And as we approach 2020, here are some of the items, styles, and movements that are on their way out. What we collected with vigor five years ago are being replaced by other objects and trends. For instance, we are seeing crystal, metallics, and sleek vintage objects making a strong comeback. These items are replacing the feminine and fussy pieces like delicate china tea cups and stainedglass lamps. As Millennials continue to collect antiques and vintage pieces in great numbers, certain antiquing trends are changing with the tides. When shopping for your next vintage or antique find, leave these items at the flea market, estate sale, or thrift store as when you’re out, you’re out. The styles of the 1970s are of great interest with today’s collectors. Many are embracing the organic forms and sinuous lines of 1970s furniture and the Rock n Roll and Disco music of the era. We all known that vintage vinyl is huge with today’s collectors but what’s moving out as Billy Joel sang it is the Recession-era colors of the 1970s. The patterns of the Age of Aquarius are desirable but the drab colors--avocado green and harvest gold--of the time are not. Out are dyed green leather tufted wing office chairs. Collectors are saying no to the brown, green, and beige wallpaper featuring oversized ferns and other leafy plants. Instead, you’ll see today’s vintage collectors keeping the 1970s’ vintage clothing including African kente cloth shirts, unbreakable and colorful functional plastics like patio trays and picnic cups, and metal wall accents.
Signage is also taking a decade off. Sorry American Pickers (a.k.a., those two dealers who have tried to convince the collecting public that damaged advertising signs are chic) but this collecting change says that your dirty old sign selling days are numbered. No more adhesive-backed vinyl wall signs with phrases like “We are Family” in kitchens or “Live Love Laugh” in the basement media room. These stick-on signs aren’t groovy anymore. So, what is groovy? Vinyl itself… in the form of vintage handbags or LP records. For instance, you can cash in on that George Harrison record and poster from his 1970 solo album, All Things Must Pass and the crates of other vinyl records in your attic or basement like Tumbleweed Connection by Elton John, Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin, Bridge over Trouble Water by Simon and Garfunkel among many others. HGTV network may have redecorated the Brady Bunch house but it is a little too late for some of the items from the show that shout 1970s out of date design. Yes, the Asian horse sculpture that decorated the Brady’s living room has been reproduced in a litany of museum gift shops since Marcia got hit in the nose with that football. Today, collectors are looking for the chenille accent chairs in that famous TV living room, not the mass-produced fake Asian sculpture. Dr. Lori Verderame is an author and award-winning TV personality who appears on History channel’s #1 hit tv show, The Curse of Oak Island. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year from audience members, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.
Wealth Protection Fundamentals – The Limited Partnership BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. In previous pieces I’ve written about other ways to protect assets from creditors through estate planning, namely through the use of trusts. However, today I want to discuss a wealth/asset protection vehicle, that in my opinion, is greatly under-utilized, especially when considering the expansive protection it can provide: The Limited Partnership (sometimes called “Family Limited Partnership” or “FLP”). Limited partnerships have been around for a long time (since the Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 1916). The reason they have stuck around so long is because they are extremely effective at protecting assets from creditors and offer significant tax savings in certain circumstances. When used properly in estate planning, limited partnerships can provide an excellent shield for your wealth. A limited partnership has one or more general partners, and one or more limited partners. The limited partnership’s general partner(s) have identical rights, responsibilities and liabilities as the partners in a general partnership would – i.e. the right to manage the operations of the partnership. General partners also have unlimited personal liability for partnership debts. On the other hand, limited partners, have no authority to manage the affairs of the partnership, and their personal liability is limited to their investment in the partnership. This is similar to the way corporate stockholders are shielded from debts of the corporation. But there is one major difference – corporate shareholder can lose their corporate shares to personal creditors, whereas limited partners in a limited partnership cannot lose their limited partnership interest to personal creditors. Since the general partner can incur liability for partnership debts, the general partner should be a corporation or LLC so creditors of the limited partnership can only pursue the assets of that corporation or LLC as the
general partner. The personal assets of the general partners, stockholders or members would therefore remain safe. The corporation or LLC, which owns only a nominal interest in the limited partnership would then have only modest exposure, and the limited partners would have no exposure. The relatively small or few assets owned by the corporation or LLC can be protected via other strategies if desired. Limited partnerships are run in a similar fashion to general partnerships. The limited partners contribute cash or assets to the partnership, and they then receive a distribution of any income derived based on their partnership interest percentage. A limited partner cannot manage the limited partnership, but can provide advisory opinions to the general partner. A limited partner should be careful not to create an inference of being in control or having the authority to manage the limited partnership – if a general partner is also a limited partner (or is even perceived to be one) then all of that partner’s assets are at risk. This is why it is important to set up a separate corporation or LLC to be the general partner in a limited partnership. You have worked extremely hard to accumulate your wealth and acquire your assets over the course of your life. Do not be a fool and leave it all unprotected. You can lose it ALL. Put forth the effort to make sure your financial investments are protected. Sit down with an experienced estate planning attorney who can help you put the proper protections in place to ensure that all of your investments are protected. Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 208, in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He specializes in estate planning & administration, family law, business law and real estate law. To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138. To learn more, visit his website at www.fravel-law.com
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September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month A library is a special place. You can gather as much information as you’d like, and you don’t need to pay anything for it. You can read tantalizing new releases and vintage books. You can listen to gripping audiobooks and playful read-alouds. Most importantly, you can connect with your community. September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month – the best way of supporting your local library is by signing up for a library card and using their services that come with it. National Library Card SignUp Month has been around since 1987, marking the beginning of the school year. The American Library Association works with libraries to encourage families, students, and any other community member to sign-up for their library. Reading is a habit best started young and going to the library often is one of the best ways to foster
that hobby. This year, the American Library Association is teaming up with Toy Story 4! The famed characters, like Woody and Buzz Lightyear, are promoting the endless possibilities you can have when “library cards bring stories to life!” Signing up lets you check out entire galaxies and oceans to explore. A library card doesn’t just give you the ability to use the resources in your library, library cards also let you participate in free programs designed specifically for your community. The Bucks County Free Library, if you aren’t already a member, is a great service for anyone in the community. With several libraries in the county, a card can get you so much more access to the community. To sign up for a library card, all you need to do is find any branch of the library and talk to someone at the desk. For more on the Bucks County Free Library, visit BucksLib.org. For more on books and reading, visit ThisKidReviewsBooks.com.
Opportunity Council Wheelz2Work Program Receives 50th Car The Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) recently accepted the 50th vehicle into their Wheelz2Work program. Since 2015, the Opportunity Council has operated the Wheelz2Work Program taking donated used vehicles, then giving them to clients in its Economic Self-Sufficiency Program. Wheelz2Work is a partnership of BCOC, Bucks County Community College, and the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund. Funding for the program has also been provided by Univest Bank and Trust Co., Al Brown, the Doylestown Rotary Club, and Foundations Community Partnership. BBack Car Care in Doylestown partners with BCOC to provide free evaluations and recommendations to BCOC; Joe Davis AutoSport in Perkasie has donated six cars over the last few years that they bought from customers and fixed up for BCOC clients. “The Wheel2Work program has been a vital piece of our mission,” explained Eileen Albillar, Volunteer and Community Connections Manager at the Opportunity Council who runs the program. “It has been a lifeline for clients who have been derailed from pursuing additional education or jobs because of unreliable transportation.” A recent car was donated to Quakertown resident Lazare, a father of three, who works full-time in manufacturing on the 3 to 11 p.m. shift. Lazare was using services like Uber to get to and from work, and to medical appointments, which was extremely expensive and inefficient- but he had no other options, until BCOC stepped in. According to the
Opportunity Council, the access to transportation is one of the major barriers to fighting poverty here in Bucks County. There is still a growing need for donated used cars to the Wheelz program. Cars are given to clients based on the availability of donated vehicles, and recipients must have resources and insurance to take ownership of a car. Donors may claim a tax deduction for their donation, as a value greater than a trade-in.
Quakertown resident Lazare, a father of three, recently received a car donated through the Bucks County Opportunity Council’s Wheelz2Work program. submitted photo
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Innovation for the future: Battery project and more The power grid of today is changing right along with the energy landscape and PPL Electric Utilities is keeping pace by using new technology to help keep the grid reliable for everyone. One example is our new battery project in the Harrisburg region. In a distribution line right of way in Perry County, we’ve taken the concept of battery backup and meshed it with the grid of the future. The result? A 50-kilowatt battery will soon be operating on a power line serving a small number of customers who have experienced prior outages. In the event of an outage on the line serving their homes, the battery can automatically provide up to six hours of power to the customers on the line. It also can help regulate line voltage, another plus for reliability. It’s the first of its kind on our grid and we’re exploring other locations to use this same system. In addition to the battery project, I can tell you we’re also working on ways to allow more and more customers to install renewable energy like solar panels and to better manage
that power when it comes onto the grid. These kinds of energy sources, also called distributed energy resources (DER), are gaining in popularity as they grow more affordable and efficient. There are more than 8,000 customer owned or third-party DER systems currently connected to our grid, the vast majority of them solar. And we typically get 1,000-1,500 new applications a year. Lastly, we’ve implemented a system that alerts our grid operators to downed power lines and gives us the ability to cut power to those downed lines. That’s a big plus for safety. We still want customers to report downed wires, to stay away and always treat any downed line as energized. We’re doing all this because we know that if you wait to see what the future holds, it’ll pass you by. These advancements show we’re ready for a future that uses technology like never before to keep the grid reliable, resilient and safe. We’re working toward industry-leading solutions that work for the long term. Carol is the Regional Affairs Director for PPL Electric Utilities in Allentown, PA. Reach her at CObando-Derstine@pplweb.com
New Vitae Wellness and Recovery to Offer ‘BrainPaint’ Support Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, was officially recognized in 1980 and included as an anxiety disorder in the 3rd edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. PTSD may be diagnosed following experiencing or witnessing any event or events that are “outside the range of usual human experience.” PTSD symptoms are generally grouped into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in physical and emotional reactions. The most common symptoms include: flashbacks, hypervigilance, anger, mood changes, anxiety, hopelessness, sadness, intense fear, intrusive thoughts about the event or events, poor sleep, nightmares and somatic disturbances. Unfortunately, these symptoms can become so significant that the individual contemplates or attempts ending his/her life: The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that a person with PTSD is six times more likely to attempt suicide than a person without this disorder. In seeking solutions to promote recovery for people who experience symptoms of PTSD, New Vitae Wellness and Recovery is proud to be preparing to introduce BrainPaint as another recovery support. BrainPaint is an evidence-based method of recording and evaluating the electrical activity in the brain while a person is engaged in focused activity. BrainPaint uses the role of the brain as the master regulator of our thoughts and behaviors, offering neurofeedback to provide cues on increased anxiety and other symptoms for treatment. In the case of EEG biofeedback, (BrainPaint) software gives visual and audio feedback to provide an experience to the brain of enhanced function, specifically to improve its regulation
of thoughts, feelings and focus. What is a session like? • The initial session will include a series of questions that can be asked by the trainer or therapist or the client can answer the questions in an interactive way with the Brain Paint system in order to identify neurological symptoms, including: o Trauma-related hyperarousal (addictions, anxiety, panic, PTS) o Under-arousal (depression, sleep disturbance, poor focus / attention o Over-arousal (poor impulse control, aggression, sensory overload) o Imbalances (TBI, chronic pain, fatigue, mood swings) • Sensors are placed either on the ears or scalp or both; sensors pick up electrical activity output from the brain. • Watch morphing fractal images created from your brain activity and be mindful of the graphs for 25-30 minutes; in this way, individuals can retrain their brains and bodies to experience mindful attentiveness and reduce the experience of symptoms. BrainPaint replicates the implementation of the exact alpha/theta protocol shown to be effective in research for PTSD and for addictions. Protocols are updated as the patient makes progress over time. BrainPaint has also been used successfully to treat Depression, Addiction, TBI, ADD / ADHD, and Autism. Users report seeing improvements within 5-8 sessions, but 20-30 sessions are recommended for longer lasting results. BrainPaint can reduce various disruptive symptoms and retrain a person’s brain to assist the mind, body and spirit toward realignment and steady state functioning. For more information, please visit BrainPaint.com or contact the New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center at 215-538-3403.
Construction of Upper Bucks Rail Trail to Begin The Bucks County commissioners – joined by about 60 government officials, planners, engineers, transportation experts, trail-advocacy groups, and members of the public – ceremoniously broke ground August 21 on the Upper Bucks Rail Trail, which will connect the county to a vast network of biking and walking trails throughout the region. More than three miles long and 12-feet wide, the trail will be built on the right-of-way of the old Bethlehem Branch railroad, which ceased operations almost 40 years ago. When finished, it will connect Veterans Memorial Park in Richland Township to the popular Saucon Rail Trail in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. “What a great turnout for a trail!” said County Commissioners’ Chair Robert G. Loughery. “It shows you how important trails are….People are going to be able to get to a lot of different places on this trail – whether by walking, jogging or biking – beyond Bucks County, into the Lehigh Valley and the rest of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Quakertown Alive! Executive Director Naomi Naylor was excited to be on hand “to celebrate this new connection of trails which will bring cyclists and walkers to Quakertown’s business district to enjoy our shopping, restaurants, and parks. Quakertown Alive! has received a grant from the Schuylkill Highlands and funds from the Quakertown
Lions Club that will add several bike racks and bicycle repair stations to our downtown in anticipation of increased bike traffic.” The celebration was held on the grounds of the Shelly Fire Company in Richland, along an embankment beside the railroad right-of-way, currently strewn with weeds and old rail-ties. Construction of the rail trail is expected to begin this fall and conclude next summer. “These visions move at a glacial pace sometimes,” said Thomas Marino, chair of the Richland Township Park & Recreation Board, noting the groups such as the Appalachian Mountain Club have been working for more than ten years to make the trail a reality. “Seeing an event like this come together is really kind of exciting.” A cooperative effort between the county, Richland Township and Springfield Township, the Upper Bucks Rail Trail is the first Bucks County-sponsored trail outside of a county park, with more planned for the future. A groundbreaking for the Newtown Rail Trail is expected this fall. “One of the most frequent questions I’ve gotten in my office over the last couple of years has been: ‘What’s the status of the rail trail project?’”, said State Rep. Craig Staats, a former Richland Supervisor. “Now we’ve got something to show them and something to talk about.”
Members of Quakertown Alive!’s Nature-Based Placemaking Committee attending the groundbreaking. Pictured: (l-r) Danielle Bodnar, Nate Dorfman, Patricia McCloskey, Naomi Naylor, and Tom Marino. photo by michele buono
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Legislators Join Family, VFW Post in Unveiling PFC John Rivers Way Senator Bob Mensch (R-24), Representative Craig Staats (R-145), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01) and Representative Wendy Ullman (D-143) attended the sign dedication for John Rivers Way in Bucks County on August 17, 2019. Ms. Rosemary Wuenschel, Chief of Staff for Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), was also in attendance. Act 161 of 2018 designated a portion of PA Route 563 in Bucks County (PA Route 313 to Old Bethlehem Road) as the PFC John Rivers Way. The request to recognize PFC John Rivers originated from John Rivers VFW Post #11322 in Quakertown, PA. PFC John Rivers was born in Riverside, New Jersey, and attended Quakertown High School, Quakertown, where he played football. PFC Rivers served in the 11th Machine Gun Squad, H Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines in World War II. On August 21, 1942, PFC Rivers was killed at the Battle of Tenaru, Guadalcanal, Soloman Islands. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. “I am humbled and honored to be here today with PFC John Rivers’ family and members of the John Rivers VFW Post #11322 to dedicate this stretch of road in his honor,” said Senator Mensch. “PFC Rivers was a courageous and selfless American and we are so grateful and
indebted to him for his courage and sacrifice.” “In the last legislative session, I introduced a bill designing this section of Pennsylvania Route 563 in Bucks County as the PFC John Rivers Way,” said Rep. Staats. “I wanted to ensure that John Rivers and the supreme sacrifice he made on behalf of our country and all of us, would never be forgotten.” “PFC John Rivers was an American hero and this distinction is a fitting tribute to his life of service,” said Fitzpatrick. “I appreciate the work of Senator Mensch and other officials to properly memorialize a Bucks County Hero” “The freedoms we enjoy are due to PFC John Rivers, and the thousands like him, who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWII,” said Rep. Ullman. “It is right and just that this hero’s memory is commemorated in the county he called home and whose way of life he fought and died to preserve.” “Private First Class John Rivers, United States Marine Corps, died in battle during World War II, defending the democratic ideals we hold most dear,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “As we dedicate this portion of Route 563 in his name, we honor the memory of a local hero, PFC Rivers, and the ultimate sacrifice he made in service of our nation.”
photo by michele buono
Foundations Summer Youth Corps Interns Helped Make a Difference Local college students participating in Foundations Community Partnership’s Summer Youth Corps were treated to a picnic at the conclusion of their internships at local non-profit human service agencies in Bucks County. The students gained valuable work experience while helping to effect positive change in the community. Front Row: (l-r) Julia Kerrigan (Special Equestrians), Jamie Becker (The Conservatory), Shayna Cohen (Mercer Museum), Emma Boyajieff (The Council of Southeastern PA), Ben Bunch (Bucks County Housing Group), Jamie Allen (Snipes Farm & Education Center), Megan Benner (AARK); Back Row: Victoria Ratchford (Graduate Supervisor), Anh Tran (Ridge Crest), Rebecca Warren (Big Brothers Big Sisters Bucks County), Deepti Tantry (Bucks County Opportunity Council), Devon Stone (James A. Michener Museum of Art), Cassidy White (NOVA), Sylvia Salas (Libertae), Dan Cohen (Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia) Not pictured: Faith Turner (YWCA)
Quakertown BPW Preps for Coming Year The Quakertown Business and Professional Women’s Club is preparing for its September 24 meeting at the McCoole’s Theater and Arts Building at 5:30 pm for networking; meeting and dinner from 6-7; and program at 7 pm. The September Meeting will be an Orientation about the workings of the local organization with each committee presenting a two minute presentation on their function and what they plan to do for the 2019-2020. We are active
in full participation of helping women achieve equity and economic self-sufficiency. Our state project for the year will be working with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Dinner choices will be broiled salmon or chicken parmesan served with a salad and chef’s choice of veggies. Cost is $27.00. If interested in joining us for the evening, please contact Linda M. at 215-536-1325.
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • September 2019
League of Women Voters Partners in National Voter Registration Holiday September 24, 2019 marks the seventh year that National Voter Registration Day has been recognized as a holiday. Growing numbers of partners, including the League of Women Voters of Bucks County (LWVBC), use this occasion to highlight their ongoing efforts to help eligible voters participate in the democratic process. 2019 also marks the 99th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on sex. During the 80 years prior to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, women campaigned at great cost to secure their right to vote. Suffragists were arrested during peaceful protests outside the White House in 1917 and were sent to prison where many suffered brutal treatment. That same year, during a massive parade of an estimated 8,000 people calling for a constitutional amendment to grant women their right to vote, peaceful marchers were ridiculed, tripped and assaulted with a hundred requiring hospitalization. Suffragists had worked for decades with a formidable anti-suffragist movement disparaging their efforts and working against them. The League of Women Voters of the US (LWVUS) was formed in 1920 from existing suffrage organizations with a charge to help register women to vote. Adopting a national position in 1970 to work for the protection of the right to vote for all citizens, the LWVUS
worked fervently for the reauthorizations of the Voting Rights Amendments in the following years. The LWVUS was a lead organization in the creation of the National Voter Registration Act and a drafter of the Help America Vote Act. Today the LWVUS and its state and local Leagues such as the LWVBC have adopted the campaign Making Democracy Work, which includes voting rights as a core focus. All eligible citizens can take advantage of this voting franchise for which so many fought by registering to vote before October 7, the last day to register for the Municipal Election on November 5. Visit the LWVUS’ website Vote411.org to register or check your registration status. Return to the site in mid-October when the nonpartisan voters’ guide with candidate-provided information goes live. Voter registration events will be held during September and posted on the LWVBC website www.lwvbucks.org. Additional information can be found at the official Pennsylvania website VotesPA.com and by calling the Bucks County Board of Elections at (215) 348-6154. The LWVBC encourages all eligible voters to commit to vote. As Carrie Chapman Catt, the founder of LWVUS said in 1920, “Women have suffered agony of soul which you can never comprehend, that you and your daughters might inherit political freedom. That vote has been costly. Prize it!”
It’s almost time to clean up and plan for next spring! As Summer turns to Fall, leaves start to drop (early this year if you hadn’t noticed), days start to get shorter, and your annuals start to look peaked. It’s time to clean up—but don’t do that without first making a plan for what you want to enhance for next spring! Are your perennials outgrowing their location? Perhaps think about digging up and dividing—add a plant elsewhere, or share with a friend. By replanting now, you give the plant a chance to reestablish itself and its roots in cooler soil, with less intense sunlight to shock the new transplant or rob it of moisture. Maybe you just need to relocate a shrub or perennial to a better place—did you mistakenly plant that sun-loving cone-flower in a shady spot last year—give it a better chance to bloom next year by relocating it now. Now is also a good time to purchase and plant spring-flowering bulbs. Bulbs as a general term can be used for any of the plants that store food underground (true bulbs (i.e. tulips and daffodils) corms (crocus), tubers (anemone), rhizomes (lily of the valley) and tuberous roots (begonia). Because they have their own underground food supply, bulbs provide almost hands-off garden delights! Think ‘outside the box’ when you pick and plant bulbs! Generally…. Spring bulbs prefer at least 6 hours of sunlight, but your early-blooming bulbs may get all the sun the need under a tree if they bloom before the tree leafs-out in spring! Typically, we tend to plant bulbs in a row or cluster together. Consider interweaving them with your perennials for nice contract with small perennials as they break dormancy. Consider color—choose flowers that complement leaves of perennials. Plant bulbs of taller plants behind shorter or behind complementary perennials. Underplant shorter bulbs in front of shrubbers. Paint a landscape with your flowering spring garden. Consider potting up some bulbs after you empty a container of annuals this fall. Pick a durable pot (plastic or concrete) for winter survival. Plant at depth indicated for ground (2 ½ to 3 times height of bulb—measured from the bottom of the bulb, pointy side up), and place the pot where it will get winter snow or rain. These bulbs will chill, root, and bloom in your container next spring. In spring, you can take your blooming container to make a splash of color outside your kitchen window or on your patio table! Do beware of soil that doesn’t drain or is too wet and soggy. These conditions could quickly rot your bulb before winter freeze even sets in! Good soil texture (add compost or loose soil for drainage) is a plus at planting! A soil test can be done to check the Ph; 6-7 is ideal and limestone will raise, while sulfur will lower the Ph if necessary. Also, if your soil lacks phosphorous (identified in a soil test), that can be added before dropping the bulb into the proper level. Bonemeal is a good source for phosphorous. If moles or voles are in your gardens, you can encase the bulb in a box of chicken wire to keep hungry underground creatures from munching on the bulb before next spring. Don’t delay your bulb purchases too long— it may not be bulb-planting time until late September or October—but the selection in your local store is best early! Stores are going to be turning over retail space to holiday stock in coming weeks—so now is the time to get those firm, plump bulbs with no sign of mold or rot. Until you’re ready to plant, your bulbs will do their best stored in a paper-bag in your
refrigerator. [Do not store bulbs in same area as fruit—some fruits give off gases that make the bulb go bad.] Pick the right time to plant! Ground temperature should be in 60 or below (use a thermometer). Overnight temperatures should be between 40 – 50 degrees. Plan to give the bulb six weeks in the ground before the ground is expected to freeze. If you’re planting Dahlias or gladiolus— WAIT! These should be planted in spring! Newly planted bulbs do not need fertilizer— they are going dormant. A gentle watering at planting time helps the bulb settle into place and start growing its roots, but do not continue to water and risk rotting the bulbs. To help maintain soil temperature, a coat of light mulch over top will benefit the newly planted bulbs. A note for next spring……. Remove spent flowers to prevent seed pods from forming and sucking nutrients from the bulb. Try to allow foliage to remain until it yellows or dies, do not mow or cut it off while still green robbing the bulb of necessary nutrient for the following year’s blooms. Bulbs are a good investment because they provide years of seasonal color to your garden. Only after years of reblooming, when you notice they are no longer performing well, will you be clued that the bulbs need to be dug up, thinned out, replaced, or replanted in the coming fall DO IT! There are many colors, textures, sizes, varieties to choose from, and their early spring blooms are a welcome sign that winter is over and gardens are beckoning! P.S. Here’s a fun trick: force a couple of bulbs for indoor winter blooms when you are planting. Here’s how: (easiest to do are crocus, hyacinth, muscari, iris and tulip) Plant a few (think variety!) bulbs in a container with good textured soil with peat and sand. (Again, no fertilizer!) Plant so tip is at the top of the pot/soil. Do not overwater! (Pot should have drainage hole) Store pot in unheated garage with temperature no higher than 45degrees for about 3 months. Roots will be forming and at 12-14 weeks you’ll start seeing shoots of green popping out of the bulb tip. Move the pot to a cool location (55-60 degrees) with bright light. (Timing should be January or February) In about 4 weeks, your bulb will bloom— and be the first harbinger of spring! Sadly, once through this force process, the bulb usually won’t rebloom outdoors in future years, it’s a once and done process! IMPORTANT UPDATE! Our Bucks County Master Gardener Hotline is still available for your questions…. BUT WE HAVE A NEW NUMBER! Please note: Garden Hot Line: 267-483-2022. We are happy to assist you will any of your gardening questions— so far we have fielded nearly 800 calls this year. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of our knowledgeable staff who have the answers or the necessary resources (i.e. PSU Horticulture Professors!) to get answers at their disposal! You can also write to us at: “Ask a Master Gardener” Penn State Extension Bucks County Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Almshouse Rd Doylestown, PA 18901 Email: BucksHotline@ag.psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!
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VFW Post 11322 September Update
BY COMMANDER PAUL GERHART, JR.
The month of August for John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 was quite exciting. On August 15 members of the post and Legion Post 242 had a Color Guard at the grand opening of Life Quest’s new building. Then on August 17 members of the post and dignitaries dedicated part of 563 in honor of PFC John Rivers” John Rivers Way.” The members of the post would like to say thank you to those Dignitaries and community that came out and supported the road dedication. The support of the State Police and the Haycock Fire Company was greatly appreciated. Both kept the people at the event safe. Thanks to Becker’s for allowing people to park at their establishment. The Quakertown Community Senior High School Football team was presented an American Flag kit on August 26. John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 dedicated the American Flag to the football team at the Football Stadium. For those students interested the VFW has a few scholarship programs available. For grade 6- 8 there is the “Patriots Pen.” For grade 9-12 the program is called “Voice of Democracy.” The forms can be downloaded from the VFW National Website. These 2 programs offer students and their parents the opportunity to offset college expenses. For the younger students grade 2-5 there is color contest. If you know someone going for nursing the
VFW has a program called the Barger Nursing Scholarships – The Department awards six $1,000 scholarships to nursing students who are veterans or related to veterans. Applications are processed through the PA State Nurses Association, and winners are chosen randomly by VFW and PSNA representatives. Over the last few months the post made various donations to the community. Some of the donations made were to the Bucks County Tour of Honor, a Golf tournament that helps sponsor programs for children and to local fire companies. The Hometown Hero Banner program was a huge success the first year. There are over 70 banners placed around the Quakertown Community. The post is still accepting applications. New banner applications will not be displayed till May of 2020. Applications may be downloaded from the Quakertown Borough website. Donations for the pole kits can be written out to the Quakertown Borough. When writing the check put pole kits in the memo. The cost of a pole kit is $80.00. On October 5th the post is running a bus trip to Washington D.C. The cost is $40.00 per person. The bus will drop us off near the museums. People will have around five hours free time when dropped off. For more information call 215-529-0500 or 267-992-4973. If no one answers, please leave a message. “God Bless America”
“By all these lovely tokens, September days are here. With summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” - Helen Hunt Jackson
Ongoing Events & Resources “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash” performance at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse 11am on Oct. 18. $68/pp incl. lunch & car pool. Deadline for reserv. Sept 18. Call 610-8478178 Eastern UB Seniors. Coat Drive every Fri, Sat, Sun in September at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Drop off donations at Office, Entrance #4. Sept/Oct–Outdoor Nature Classes (9 mo.-5 yr w/adult) in Doylestown. Class sizes limited. FMI/dates/costs/ages: contact 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org. FEAST Food Pantry at Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Ln, Trumbauersville. Every Tues 11am-2pm, every Thur 6pm-8pm, 3rd Sat 11am-1pm. Use door right side at bottom of ramp. FMI: 215-536-3193 Bucks County Book Festival is seeking sponsors & volunteers for their Festival on Oct 12 & 13. Bucksbookfest.org Free Dog Adoptions for Veterans & Active Military Members! Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue waives adoption fees. Ck website for more on Pups for Vets program. HarleysHavenDogRescue.com Morning storytime activities for infants thru age 6 at Samuel Pierce Library in Perkasie. Call 215-257-9718 for specific days, times & age group for your child. Allentown Art Museum is Free every Sunday, 12noon-4pm. Located at 31 N Fifth St, Allentown Hoagie Sales 2nd Mon of month (except July/August) Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St. Advance Orders Only due Wed. before. $5.75-$6.00, Order: Kim 215536-1998 or bucks58fire.com Petco Adoption Day, 1st Sat of month, 1pm-4pm. Petco, 242 N West End Blvd, Quakertown, 215-892-9007, lastchanceranch. org PetSmart Adoption Day, 2nd Sat of month, 11am-2pm. PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Quakertown, 215-538-2843, lastchanceranch. org Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Sat of month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215538-2510, lastchanceranch.org “Words Come Easy” Drop-in Writing Workshop at Haycock Community Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. (Tues 7-9pm) Cost/$10. More info at lyndagene@goblinfarm.net
Veteran Organizations & Activities
Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. All veterans invited to join. Call Frank 215-679-7770 John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 meets 1:30pm, 2nd Sun of month, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, All Vets welcome, 215-529-0500 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) American Legion Post 210 meets 7:30pm, 1st Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, doylestownpost210.org Meghan’s Foundation Yoga Class for Veterans meets 6pm every Wed at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, meghansfoundation.org/ VFW Post 175 meets 7pm, 2nd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. doylestownpost175vfw.org Central Bucks Detachment Marine Corps League (MCL) meets 7:30pm, 2nd Wed of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Marines welcome. American Legion Post 210 Auxillary meets 1pm, 3rd Sun of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) meets 7:30pm, 3rd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 17 meets 6pm, 4th Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. davmembersportal.org/ chapters/pa/17/default.aspx
Support & Service Groups
Cancer Support Group at Generations of Indian Valley meets 11am-12noon, 4th Fri of month. $3 donation/pp, per session. Space is limited. FMI/register at 215-723-5841. Sisters U Monthly Meetings 3rd Thurs of month, 7pm-9pm in Perkasie. Email: info@ sistersu.com, AARP meets 1:30pm, 2nd Mon of month at Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. 215-536-3066, upperbucksac.org
Family Education Program on Addiction meets 1st three Mondays monthly, 7pm at Presbyterian Church Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Facilitators provide guidebook on understanding addiction, impact on family, next steps, support networks. Regis: 1-800-221-6333 SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets 7:30pm-9pm (1st Wed each month) at Quakertown St. Luke’s Hospital, Taylor Conference Room A. Contact 610-657-0811. Compassionate Friends Support Group (loss of children, siblings) meets 7:30pm-9pm the 2nd Tue of month. St. Luke’s Hosp, 1021 Park Ave, Quakertown. (Taylor Conf. Rms A & B) tcfquakertownpa.org or 484-408-7314 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the 3rd Monday of month. First UCC, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meets last Thurs. of month. Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave. RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic (for uninsured eligible residents), 595 W State St, Doylestown. Call to schedule an eligibility appt. 215-345-2260. aschealthclinic.org Alzheimer’s Support Group at Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, details: Social Services 267-371-4517, nkoval@phoebe.org NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900, NOVABucks.org Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tues 7pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, (family/friends of those struggling w/addiction) Bedminster.naranon@ yahoo.com A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-220-8116, www.awomansplace.org
UB Kiwanis meets 1st Wed of month 7:30am at Panera Bread, 4th Wed of month 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wed of month, 7pm at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Quakertown Quakertown Rotary Club meets (1st & 3rd Tues 7:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant) (2nd, 4th, & 5th Tues 6pm at Spinnerstown Hotel) Business Networking International (BNI) meets Thurs 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy in Quakertown. Membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com
Community Meals
Free Community Meal 2nd, 4th, & 5th Wed of month, 6pm. Richland Friends Quaker Meeting, Mill Rd & Main St (off Rte 309) Quakertown, 215-538-7555 Free Community Meal 3rd Thurs of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm. First UCC, 4th & Park, Quakertown, 215-536-4447 Free Community Meal 1st Thurs. of month (Oct-June) 5:45pm. Yerger Bldg across from Trinity Lutheran, 102 N Hellertown Ave, Quakertown Free Community Meal 3rd Mon of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Call 215-249-3689 for possible ride.
Bingo
Bingo - Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (1st Thur. of month $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo - Richland Twp Fire/Rescue every Tues, open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. 215-536-7226 Bingo - Great Swamp Fish/Game every Sat, open 4pm, (kitchen open) 2650 Schukraft Rd, Quakertown, 215-536-8820 Bingo - Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs (except July) open 5pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo - Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues, open 5:30pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Bingo - American Legion Post 397, 1st & 3rd Fri of month, open 6pm, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624