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• Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2015
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? Did you know? June is ‘Adopt a Shelter Cat Month’ and ‘Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month.’
June 2 to 6
St. John the Baptist Parish Carnival, 4040 Durham Rd, Ottsville. (Tue-WedThur 5-10pm) (Fri 5-11pm) (Sat 1-11pm), music, bingo, rides, vendors, info: Drew 215-407-2474
June 4
The Jazz Sanctuary performs 7pm at First United Methodist, 501 Market St, Perkasie. Voluntary offering, light refreshments & desserts served, fumcperkasie.com or thejazzsanctuary.com
June 5
“Kenny Ferrier” Free Summer Concert 7pm-9pm in Town Square, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, weather permitting, updates at ThePromenadeShopsatSauconValley.com Golf Outing Fundraiser at Butter Valley Golf Port, Barto, PA. 12:30pm regist. ($85/ golf fees, dinner, etc.) ($40/dinner only, festivities at Pavilion), details at 215-536-4447 or dce@firstucc.net Designer Bag Bingo (open 6pm) at St. John the Baptist, 4050 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Beer, wine, food avail., takes place during our Parish Carnival, info/tkts/reserve: 215-534-1970 Hide-N-Seekers, 10am & 1:15pm sessions for ages 3-5 w/adult. Fun nature program at Nockamixon State Pk. Pre-regis. required, $5/ per child. Call Educ. Ctr at 215-529-7307 or email nockamixonsp@pa.gov
June 6
Annual meeting of Quakertown High School Alumni Assoc. at 1:30pm, Cyber Commons of QCHS, 600 Park Ave, Qtwn. Awards presented to Dr. Newcomer & Dr. Asgarav. All QCHS alumni are invited. Flea Market 9am-1pm at Pennridge Community Ctr, 146 East Main St, Perkasie, 215-453-7027, food & beverages available Keystone N-Trak Model Railroad Open House 11am-4pm at Dublin TEC Ctr, Suite 216, Rear entrance, 123 N Main St (Rte 313), Dublin. Public is invited! Upper Saucon Lions Flea Mkt/Craft Show 8am-3pm at Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park, Rte 309 & Fairmount St, Coopersburg, uslionsclub.com or 800-405-2773 2015 Garden Tour du Jour, 10am-4pm, rain/shine, self-guided walking tour. New Hope Histor. Soc., Mary 610-847-2456 17th Trumbauersville Community Day 4pm until 9pm fireworks at Veterans Park. Ball drop, baking contest, balloon rides, Fire Co demos, animals, DJ, food, fun, info at 215-536-2518 or 215-536-1998 Smoke Detector Saturday 9am-12noon. Perkasie Fire Co will install free smoke detectors to residents of Perkasie Borough. Details at 215-257-6950 or pio2676@gmail.com Flea Mkt/Craft Sale 8am-1pm at Dublin Fire Co, Rte 313 & Rickert Rd. Breakfast/lunch available, 215-249-3089 Car Cruise 1pm during St. John the Baptist Parish carnival, 4050 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Prizes for top 3 winners, goody bags. Questions? call Gene 610-585-3943 Flea Mkt 9am-3pm at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co, 1716 Firehouse Ln. Vendors? 610-982-5405
Flea Mkt 8am-12noon at Jerusalem Lutheran, 733 Ridge Rd, Sellersville. Vendors? 215-257-9423 Strawberry Festival 3:30pm-7:30pm at St. Peter’s Tohickon UCC, 1071 Old Bethlehem Rd, Perkasie, Qtown Band 5pm-7pm, Bake Sale, Raffle, 215-257-4233 for directions All-U-Can-Eat Hot Turkey Sandwich Dinner, 4pm-7pm or sold out. Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill. $9/adult, $5/ages 5-12, take-out avail. FMI 215-538-7911 day of dinner 24th Annual Pet Fair 10am-3pm at Qtown Vet Clinic, 2250 Old Bethlehem Pike. (see QuakertownVetClinic for parking/other info), free adm., lots going on, leashed pets welcome. 5th Annual Pet Fair 12noon-4pm at Dublin Vet Hospital, 391 Rte 313, Dublin. Penguin visit from Lehigh Valley Zoo, lots of fun, leashed pets welcome, 215-249-9800
June 6 & 7
Public House of the 1820s (Sat 9-5) (Sun 10-4), experience early 19th Century life, Hartzel-Strassburger Homestead, 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pk, Sellersville, $3/pp, under 12 free, info: 267-614-9174
June 7
Free Concert, Quakertown Band (favorite band music) 2pm-4pm at Silverdale Recreation Assoc., Al Reese Park, 100 W Park Ave, Silverdale, refreshmts avail., Joy 215-257-5842, r/d June 21 Annual Average Joe/Joan Sprint Triathlon (ages 13 & over), begins & ends at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Details/regis. Megan 215-536-9622 x120 Ministers in Music Concert 7pm at First Church of the Brethren, 455 Trumbauersville Rd, Quakertown, free will offering, 215-536-7510 Family Nature Walk 2pm at Nockamixon State Park. Activities along the walk for kids interests. Free, no pre-register. Call Education Ctr for details/weather status, etc. 215-529-7307
June 8
Hoagie Sale at Trumbauersville Fire Co, $5.25-$5.75, call Kim to order at 215-5361998, orders due 6/3, bucks58fire.com History of Perkasie, 7pm, Speaker: Louise Doll at West Rockhill Historical Soc. meeting, 1028 Ridge Rd, Sellersville
June 10
Luau Party w/Joe Vitale, 11:30am $12/ buffet & party, 12:30pm $6/party only. Buffet signup by 6/5, UB Activity Ctr, Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Sq. Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066
June 10 to 13
weather permitting, updates found at ThePromenadeShopsatSauconValley.com Free Drive-in Movie at dusk, Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Ln, Trumbauersville, 215-536-3193: “Night at the Museum 3” (community picnic 6:30pm before movie, hot dogs & drinks)
June 13
13th Annual Memorial Walk & Butterfly Release at Willard Markey Centennial Park, 1400 N Ridge Rd, Perkasie. Regis.1pm, walk 2pm. Info: 215-536-0173 or tcfquakertownpa. org 61st Strawberry Festival & Lawn Fete 4:30pm-8:30pm at First UCC, 151 S Fourth St, Quakertown. Good food, baked goods, silent auction, games, Quakertown Band, 215-536-4447 5th Crouthamel Summer Picnic 11am??, Ridge/Valley Rod/Gun Club, 7600 Blue Church Rd South, Coopersburg. Bring covered dish & recipe for family cookbook. Hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. (bring own cups), meet new family/friends. Details: 215-257-4687 Yard Sale/Flea Mkt 8am-1pm at St. Isidore’s parking lot, 2545 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, r/d June 20, reserve space at 215-529-9727 Flea Market at Passer Community Ctr, 2580 Richlandtown Pike, Coopersburg, $10/space, call Kristin 610-248-2843 Garden Tour of nine homes in Sellersville, 12noon-4pm, refreshments served, tkt info: Joyce 267-205-5735, also plant sale by Perkasie Garden Club Big Firemen’s Parade in Dublin. Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Dublin Fire Co. Come enjoy the day with us NOVA’s No Bullying Run starts 8am at Doylestown Twp Central Park. Activities, music, raffles, awards, etc. Details: mandy@NOVABucks.org or 215-343-6543 “Witness” Gospel Music Concert, 7pm at New Britain Baptist, 22 East Butler Ave, New Britain. Free will offering, light refreshments afterward, 215-345-1535 Car Show 10am-3pm, regis. 9am, $10/ car. Hartzel-Strassburger Homestead, 407 Keystone Dr, Sellersville. Rain date 6/14. Free to public, info at 215-257-6351 6th Annual Free Give-away, 8am-11am at First Baptist Church of Perkasie on 5th St. Lots of gently used items will be available. Come take it!
June 13 & 14
Perkasie’s Cigar Industry display from early 1900’s, 12noon-4pm at Perkasie Historical Society Museum, 513 W Walnut St, perkasiehistory.org
June 14
– Flag Day
June 11
Turkey or Italian Hoagies 9am-4pm or sold out, $6 ea. at Generations, 259 N Second St, Souderton, pre-orders by 6/9, large order delivery available, 215-723-5841
30th Flag Memorial presented by Delaware Valley Vietnam Veterans 1pm at Falls Twp Comm. Park, 9125 Mill Creek Rd, Levittown PA. Over 70,000 flags placed in the ground. Details: 215-949-2490. Come out and support us! Cruise w/the Motorvators 4pm-7pm at Dairy Queen, Rte 309, Quakertown, $1/car donation goes to Children’s Hosp. of Phila., George 610-395-1558
June 12
June 15
Fireman’s Carnival at Lower Milford Fire Co, 1601 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg. Music, food, games, rides, etc. Fireworks Fri. night (r/d Sat.)
“Gesture Without Motion” Free Summer Concert 7pm-9pm in Town Square, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley,
31st Annual UBCC Golf Classic 7:30am4:30pm, Locust Valley GC, 5525 Locust Valley Rd, Coopersburg, info@ubcc.org
June 16 to 20
Milford Twp Fire Dept Carnival, 6pm10pm at Township Bldg, 2100 Krammes Rd, Spinnerstown. $15/pp (all rides w/handstamp), Fri. Night Fireworks ($5 parking donation), r/d June 20
June 17
Mohegan Sun Casino Trip with Eastern Upper Bucks Seniors. $30 (returned to you as $25 slot cash and $5 food voucher). Leaves center at 8040 Easton Road, Ottsville at 9:15am, returns approx. 6pm. 610-847-8178
June 19
6th Annual POQ Golf Classic, 1pm regis., 7pm BBQ dinner, prizes, raffle. $80/golf & dinner ($25/dinner only), Fox Hollow Club, 2020 Trumbauersville Rd, Quakertown, regis/ info at prideofquakertown.org “Erin Kelly” Free Summer Concert 7pm9pm in Town Square, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, weather permitting, updates at ThePromenadeShopsatSauconValley.com Free Drive-in Movie at dusk, Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Ln, Trumbauersville, 215-536-3193: “Saving Mr. Banks” Hoagie Days at Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Sq. Pike, Quakertown. $5/ea. pre-paid. Order by June 17 at 215-536-3066 Food Truck Event & Stroll Through the Decades Car Show, music, classic cars, photo booth, fun for kids, Penn Foundation, 807 Lawn Ave, Sellersville, 5pm-8pm rain/shine
June 20
Ride for the Veterans (r/s) 9am-11am registration, food provided 2pm-? by American Legion 242 at 610 E Broad St, Quakertown. Can also register at 215-538-0747
June 21 - Father’s Day & Summer Begins
13th Annual Silver Creek Athletic Assoc. Father’s Day Car Show 9am-3pm at 2943 Rte 212, Springtown. $10/reg. per space, 610346-6840, silvercreekathleticassociation.com Father’s Day Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat, 8am - 1pm Richland Twp. (Shelly) Fire & Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn. Adults $7, Seniors $6, Ages 5-10 $3, under 5 are free, 215-536-7226
June 23
Covered Dish Membership Mtg 11:30am. Bring a dish or pay $5 & enjoy fellowship before the meeting. UB Activity Ctr, Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Sq. Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066
June 24
Senior Living Expo 6pm-8pm at Pennridge Community Ctr, 146 East Main St, Perkasie, free to attend, light refreshments avail., info at 215-453-7027 UBACE Business Card Exchange 5pm-7pm at McCoole’s, 4 South Main St, Quakertown. Regis. details: info@ubcc.org, 215-536-7767
June 25, 26, 27
Discarded Treasures Rummage Sale, Zion Hill Lutheran, 2966 Old Bethlehem Pike, (Thu 9am-6:30pm) (Fri 9am-4pm – clothing $4/bag, all else ½ price) (Sat 9am-1pm - $4/bag of anything) 215-536-3233
June 26
“A Point in Time” Free Summer Concert 7pm-9pm in Town Square, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, weather permitting, updates at ThePromenadeShopsatSauconValley.com
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More of What’s Going On Free Drive-in Movie at dusk, Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville, 215-536-3193: “How to Train Your Dragon 3” Picnic Dinner Dance 6pm w/The Good Times Orchestra, Pennridge Commun. Ctr, 146 East Main St, Perkasie, 215-453-7027 or pennridgecenter.org ($22, reserve buffet by 6/22) (dance only is $10) Cheesesteak & Fries Dinner, 5pm-8pm, Richland Twp. (Shelly) Fire & Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn, Eat in, take out, Adults $9, Kids hot dog & fries $6. Info: 610-960-4407
June 27
2nd Annual Jr Firefighter Day Camp (ages 5-13, $25) at Milford Twp Fire Co, 2185 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, (r/d 6/28), lunch & Tshirt provided, MUST register by June 13, details/call 267-374-0592 6th Joyful Noise Music Festival, 10am-7pm, free adm, rain/shine at St. Paul’s Lutheran, 837 Old Bethlehem Rd, Applebachsville. Also: craft & car shows, kids’ activities, raffles. Info: 215-536-5789 Household Hazardous Waste Collection 9am-3pm at Pennridge HS, 1228 N Fifth St, East Rockhill Twp. Check buckscounty.org/ recycling to see what is acceptable. Native American Heritage Day at Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish
Hatchery Rd, Allentown. Choose from seven 30-minute workshops. Register by 6/19 at museumofindianculture.org or 610-797-2121.
July 3
“Not for Coltrane” Free Summer Concert 7pm-9pm in Town Square, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, weather permitting, updates at ThePromenadeShopsatSauconValley.com Free Drive-in Movie at dusk, Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Ln, Trumbauersville, 215-536-3193: “Unconditional” Iron Pigs Baseball Game and Fireworks with Eastern Upper Bucks Seniors. Bus leaves center at 8040 Easton Road, Ottsville at 5pm. Bus - $22, Drive yourself - $10. Reservations Jim 610-847-2305
July 4
– Independence Day
Quakertown Community Day at Memorial Park, Mill St, Qtown, starts at 8 AM, ends with fireworks at dusk. Breakfast, shows, baseball, food booths, fire company water battles, vintage car show, and much much more! Volunteer groups and individuals wanted to help keep the tradition alive! Call Tony Molaee 267-475-2777. National Bell Ringing 10am at Sellersville Museum, 120 E Church St, Sellersville
July 7 to 11
Sellersville Fire Dept Carnival, 2 N Main St, (Tue thru Fri 5:30pm-11pm) (Sat 3pm-11pm)
Annual Memorial Walk & Butterfly Release Scheduled The Compassionate Friends- Quakertown Chapter, 13th Annual Memorial Walk and Butterfly Release will be Saturday June 13, 2015, at the Willard Markey Centennial Park, 1400 N. Ridge Road, Perkasie. Registration begins at 1:00 P.M., walk begins at 2:00 P.M. For more information call 215-536-0173, or e-mail tcfquakertownchapter@ verizon.net, or visit the website at www.tcfquakertownpa.org. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. is a proud co-sponsor of this event.
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2015
Blumberg Receives Visit Bucks Hospitality Leadership Award
At Visit Bucks County’s Travel & Tourism Bencivengo. “The men and women here today Annual Awards breakfast recently, industry represent the outstanding talent, dedication, employees and organizations were honored and service of Bucks County”. for their outstanding accomplishments, serThis year’s Hospitality Leadership Award vice, and leadership in the hospitality and was given to Natalie Blumberg, Director of lodging industry. The following awards were Sales & Marketing for Quakertown’s Holiday presented: Hospitality Leadership Award, Inn Express & Suites. According to Visit Guest Excellence Award, Community Service Bucks County this individual exemplifies all Award and the Rising Star Award. the qualities of a good leader while directing In conjunction with National Travel and and motivating his/her staff and ultimately Tourism Week, Visit Bucks County recog- driving tourism and increasing visitation to nized the tourism and hospitality professionals Bucks County. who show visitors and residents why Bucks “She is truly passionate about her role in County is such a special destination. the hospitality industry,” said Tara Ditt Betz, “With tourthe Regional ism as the D i r e c t o r second largof Hotel est industry in Operations for Bucks County, the Wankawala generating $895 Organization million in ecothat owns nomic impact the property. and supporting “Natalie con11,670 jobs, it tinues to prove is important to herself time and recognize those time again. She in front-line and is a true profesmid-managesional who goes ment positions out of her way who interact to create the exdirectly with ceptional guest visitors,” said (left-right) Nick Bianchini, Quakertown Alive! vice president; experience. We Visit Bucks Naomi Naylor, Quakertown Alive! executive director; Natalie are very lucky County Vice Blumberg; Aziz Chakouk, Holiday Inn Express Quakertown to have her on President Paul general manager; Tara Ditt Betz, regional director of hotel our team.” operations submitted photo
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Ongoing Events & Resources Weekends & holidays now to Sept 27, country music, bingo, PA Dutch food at Alburtis Park, open 12noon-8pm. Bands on stage 3pm7pm. Info: 610-463-7725 or alburtispark.net Now thru Sept 6 Let’s Powwow! exhibit 10am-4pm, Native American dance, etc. $5/ adult, $4/senior, age 12-17, free under 12. Museum of Indian Culture, Allentown, 610797-2121, museumofindianculture.org Through September 7 “To Save Our Fellow Citizens” Volunteer Firefighting 1800-1875, Exhibit is at Mercer Museum, Pine & Ashland Sts, Doylestown, 215-345-0210 or mercermuseum.org May 20 to Sept 2, Bucks Fever Brown Bagit with the Arts, every Wed. 12noon-1pm, free performing art series on lawn of Bucks Co Courthouse in Doylestown. Contact brad@ centralbuckschamber.com for performance schedule Through June 16, Tues. 12:30pm, free nutrition classes at Encore Experiences, 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville. Learn to shop & cook better, easier, & healthier. Details: 215-256-6900 Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Summer Programs: (6/9-6/12 “Green Growing Things” 9:30-11:30am, ages 3-6 w/adult, $40/$45) (7/13-7/17 or 8/3-8/7 “Summer Explorers” 9:30am-12:30pm, completed K/1st gr, 8/108/14 completed 2nd/3rd gr, $120/$150) (6/22-6/26 or 7/27-7/31 “Summer Afield” 9:30am-12:30pm completed 4th-6th gr, $120/$150) (6/29 or 6/30 “Exploring the East Branch” 9:30am-2:30pm completed K-4th gr, $30/$40) ALL must pre-register w/payment, Linda 610-287-9383, register now! Saturday Bird Walks 8am on trails at Peace Valley Nature Ctr.in Doylestown. Bring binoculars, suitable for adults & over age 12 w/ adult. $2 donation, 215-345-7860 All Veterans invited to join Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. Call Frank 215-679-7770 Veterans invited 7:30pm, fourth Monday each month at VFW Post 3405, at 211 E Fairmount St, Coopersburg. Call for details at 610-282-1840 Veterans invited 1:30pm, second Sunday each month at John Rivers Memorial VFW Post
11322, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, 267371-9636 Bring DD 214 for proof eligibility. PetSmart Adoption Day on 2nd Saturdays, 11am-3pm, PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Qkrtwn, 215-538-2843 lastchanceranch.org Neighbors Adoption Day, 2nd Saturday each month, 10am-1pm, Neighbors Home & Garden, 38 Main St, Hellertown, 610-838-7000 Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Saturday each month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215-538-2510 lastchanceranch.org Meet the Dogs at LCR, 12noon-3pm, Saturdays (weather permitting), 9 Beck Rd, Qkrtwn, 215-538-2510 lastchanceranch.org. Singles Connection for adults meets Thursdays for social evening, 7pm at Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church, 165 W. Main St, Silverdale. 215-593-9995 carolonline1@ verizon.net Doylestown Singles Soc. Intermediate Bridge Club meets every Tues. 7pm at a private residence in Doylestown. Info at 215-340-7604 or shalstrick@comcast.net
Support & Service Groups
Sisters U Monthly Meetings 7pm-9pm the third Thurs every month, stef@sistersu.com Bullying Prevention Support Group 6:30pm-7:30pm every Wed at UBYMCA in Quakertown. Free. advance registration required: 215-750-7220 SOS Bereavement After Suicide – Family Support Group meets at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital twice monthly, info/details call 215-536-5143 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the third Monday every month at First UCC, Church Parlor, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meetings last Thurs. of every month, Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave, (meal provided), RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend a meeting. Upper Bucks Clinic, free medical care Mon & Wed 5:30pm-8:30pm to uninsured low-income residents of Upper Bucks Co w/ no medical insurance & meet guidelines. Info: 215-538-4774, 267-404-7100 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets
4pm, 4th Thurs of month, Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville. RSVP 267-429-3931 Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Group, 3:30pm-5:00pm, meets 2nd Thursday every month, Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, more info: Social Services 267-371-4517 NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, Information, Guidance, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900. www. NOVABucks.org Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday 10am-11am, West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd, Quakertown, No dues, free babysitting, 267-784-2152 Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday at 7pm, Grand View Hosp. info at 215-923-7900 Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, for family/friends of those struggling w/addiction, Bedminster.naranon@yahoo.com Doylestown Nar-Anon meets Wednesdays 6pm at Summit Behavioral Health, 702 Hyde Park, Doylestown. Call 215-589-7111 for directions and info. A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-220w8116, www.awomansplace.org Kiwanis meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each 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 every Thursday 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com Believers in Business (Qtwn Chapter) meets 2nd & 4th Friday each month, 7:30am9am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, info at 610-762-8054
Community Meals
“Fourth Sunday” Breakfast every month, 8am-1pm, all-you-can-eat buffet, $8/adults, $4/ kids, (Easter Egg hunt in April), Lwr Milford Fire Co, 1601 Limeport Pk, Coopersburg Free Community Dinner third Wed. of month. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Christ Community Bible Church, 1830 N. Ridge Rd, Perkasie, 215-257-7318 Free Community Meals 6pm at Richland Friends Quaker Meeting on second, fourth & fifth Weds. every month. Mill Rd & Main St off Route 309, Qtwn, 215-538-7555 Community Meal-every third Thursday of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, First UCC, 4th & Park, Quakertown, 215-536-4447 Free Community Dinner first Thurs. of month, 5:45pm at the Yerger Bldg across the street from Trinity Lutheran, 102 N Hellertown Ave, Quakertown
Bingo
Bingo at Encore Experiences, 2nd Saturday of month, 1pm-4pm, lunch available to buy, (lots of $$ specials), 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, details: 215-256-6900 Bingo at Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (first Thur. of month has $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo at West End Fire Co every Wed, doors open 5:30pm, (refreshments avail, smoke-free), cash prizes, 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-536-6130 Bingo at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue every Tues. doors open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn. 215-536-7226 Bingo at Great Swamp Fish & Game every Sat. night, open 4pm, games 6:30pm, kitchen open. Free coffee, 2650 Schukraft & Camp Rock Hill Rd, Qtwn, 215-536-8820 Bingo at Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs. opens 5:30pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo at Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues. opens 5:30pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Jackpot Bingo at Red Hill Fire Co Social Hall 3rd Friday every month, opens 6pm, games 7pm, 82 E 5th St, Red Hill Bingo at American Legion Post 397 every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, opens 6pm, snacks available, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624
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Quakertown Student Wins Community Achievement Award
Rebekah Rotenberger, an 18-year-old Quakertown resident and 2015 graduate of Commonwealth Connections Academy (CCA), a public online school, recently won a Community Achievement Award for her volunteer work performed at Belle Haven Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, Liberty Thrift And Home Furnishing Store, and Independence Court Assisted Living, all in Quakertown. Since 2013, with support from All About Abilities- a Newtown company that serves young adults with various special needs through educational programs, vocational training and supported employment services- Rebekah has selflessly served her Quakertown community by dedicating herself to helping others. Rebekah’s work with senior citizens has included assisting with a variety of social and educational activities, helping to brighten the lives of the many she serves- including her great-grandmother, a resident at Belle Haven. Carly Jones, Activities Director at Belle Haven, said that Rebekah is doing “won-
derfully well” and performs “lovely work” assisting in the Activities department, and that she is a “pleasure to work with.” Rebekah’s work at Liberty saw her assist on both the stock and sales floors, while helping customers in a numerous ways. “Rebekah did an outstanding job working here,” said Krista, assistant manager at Liberty. “We miss Rebekah and look forward to her hopefully returning again.” Mike Kelly, director of All About Abilities, who has worked with Rebekah since April 2013, said that his star student has grown both socially and vocationally since they first met. “Rebekah’s career interests are in photography and definitely helping people,” said Kelly. Now that Rebekah’s graduated, she is looking to enter the workforce, hopefully in a paid position. Judging by her outstanding work efforts, employers in the Quakertown area would be fortunate to have Rebekah join their team.
Relationships We all have them with our spouses, children, friends, coworkers and extended family and others we come in contact with on a regular basis. The question or problem for some of us is when they are not working out so well or are causing us some pain or conflict. How do we maintain relationships when we are not happy with them? It all depends on the person, the situation and what we have invested in the relationship. So it can be complicated or it can be quite simple. All of us go through experiences the same or different depending upon how we grew up or just because of our life experiences. So trying to make a decision about what to do when we feel we are at a crossroads can be quite difficult and challenging. We need to first identify what the problem is and is it solvable? Which basically means is the other party involved willing to take a look at their behavior, accept responsibility and be open to change? The same question goes to us also. Sometimes this can be cut and dry and other times it is not especially if it comes to family. I believe it is more difficult to be confrontative and hold someone close to you accountable when they are family, especially if we have strong ties to family and the importance of family. It also depends upon the dynamic of our relationship with them, what we know about them and what they are capable of and will all of that be enough for us. I feel that we all at some point will need to compromise in all of our relationships that we feel are important to us. The ones that have less meaning we can say what we need to, set a boundary and walk away if they are not invested or will-
ing to change to maintain the relationship. Compromise does not mean letting someone walk all over of us or treat us badly. It is about setting boundaries and guidelines. We want others to treat us well, so we have to teach them that if they have not been. If they are unwilling to change their ways this is where we would need to make a decision about their value and importance in our lives and if we continue to have a relationship with them we do it with detachment. Detachment means that we remove ourselves emotionally from them so as to not get hurt by them. We do not take things personally. We engage in a relationship with them from a distance all the while preserving our values and beliefs. Detachment is a way of protecting ourselves and them from things having to escalate and being any more complicated than they need to be. It is a process of letting go. Detachment can work in all of our relationships with others who are problematic for us. It requires a level of trust and acceptance that we can ask for what we need in our relationships with others and still meet their needs on some level. It is about giving up our need to be in control and letting others be who they are and live their life as they wish. So it depends on who and what they mean to you on how you will continue to be in a relationship with them. But this process of detachment will provide a sense of relief and balance. 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.
Neighbors Back in the day, we experienced more obvious “Woonafitzig” (Pa Dutch for busybody or nosey) Neighbors than we have today. Today many neighbors live next to each other and never get to know the names of all those in the family. Neighbors were different back then! Yes, we had those “Woonafitzig” neighbors, but most important we had neighbors who visited with one another and helped each other. Let’s touch on the Woonifitzig neighbors. Back then people weren’t on the go as they are today and spent most of their time at home. Besides the radio programs and normal household chores there wasn’t much to do—thus some ladies (& some men) made it a habit to see what was going on in the neighborhood. After hanging out the wash on Monday (Wash Day), some people could be seen taking their weekly Monday walk to check things out. They would stop by and talk to other ladies also hanging out the wash and discussing the goings on of other neighbors during the weekend. It also gave them the opportunity to check out who got a new dress or shirt from the Sears catalog or down in Quakertown at Sauls Dept Store or The New York Store. Some ladies would then go into the kitchen and share a cup of coffee. Let us not forget “The Telephone Party Line”. The Party Line was a perfect way to get the scoop on who was doing what in the neighborhood for those interested in being Woonafitzig. When you were on the phone you made sure that nothing that would make good gossip was spoken. You also listened for that telltale click of someone picking up after you answered the phone. Thank goodness, the busybody, was the exception to the rule, but most neighborhoods had at least one such family. Most neighbors were there to help you with your yearly chores. In the winter my dad would have us help shovel the snow for our older neighbors after we cleared the snow at home—especially if we didn’t have school. When Spring planting time arrived, a local farmer would come plow and disc the smaller truck farms of residents. No one owned a Rototiller back then. In the fall, they would dig up the potatoes and usually received a basket of spuds at this time. If someone was sick, the neighbors would make extra at supper and take it over to the family, especially if they saw their names in “The Free Press” or heard of their illness in church on Sunday. No “HIPAA” laws back
then—people wanted to know if someone was ailing (Not for ulterior motives) so they could help the family. When there was an abundance of Early Apples, Produce from the Garden, or Fall Fruit, the extra fruits or vegetables were offered to our neighbors who had no garden before they were put out in the front lawn to sell to our extended neighbors passing by on The Old Bethlehem Pike. If such over abundance was placed out in the lawn a price was put on the half-peck or peck basket and a coffee can with a slot was under the table for them to place the money in. I can’t remember ever coming short on money or anyone taking our coffee can. Matter of fact one evening I went out to bring in the produce and can and saw a dollar bill laying nearby. Someone must have dropped it. My parents had me make up a note, attach the dollar to it and place it out with the beans the next morning. The next evening after no one claimed it—I could keep the dollar (worth a lot back in the 50’s) to put in my savings account. That is how it was back then. In the summer my dad would like to have cookouts and we had a small charcoal grill and a big heavy oak picnic table. We even had a few of those new fangled folding aluminum web chairs. Some Sunday’s towards fall when the sweet corn was in; we would have picnics at my grandmothers or my Uncle Sam’s. We also had picnics in our backyard. Pastor Heiberger (From Richlandtown) and his family would come over at least twice a year for such picnics for he loved to “Pitch Quoits.” We would also have a picnic each year when we would invite neighbors. In our hurried life, as I stated above, many of The Neighborhoods today experience a different scenario. You see many “Spite Fences” in the urban neighborhoods and as I stated many people live very close to one another in what us old timers call Developments (Named Communities) and never get to know their neighbors and their children’s names. Many times, the only conversations they have are related to the dogs trespassing or other negative incidents. Luckily, the area we have lived in here in a rural area of Milford Township is much like I experienced in the 50’s. I consider this a blessing and probably will never leave this our first home purchased in the 70’s. Our neighbors care and watch out for each other and fortunately do not mettle in each other’s affairs. Tomorrow, go out and introduce yourself to your immediate neighbors—maybe you too can share today how it was back in the day for us old Dutchmen!
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Audrey Adams Honored for 56 Years of Music Leadership
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On Sunday, May 17, 2015 The Quakertown Church of The Brethren honored Audrey Adams for her 56 years of music leadership. Mrs. Adams is a retired music teacher from the Pennridge School District. The wife of the late Jack Adams, Audrey has directed the church choir, hand bell choir, children’s choir and hand bell choir, played with and arranged for
brass quartets and other musical performances, soloed vocally, accompanied the choir on piano and played the organ and marimba for Sunday worship services. Mrs. Adams’ family attended and took part in the service including a recording of her brother David George (now residing in Florida) playing the Lord’s Prayer on the marimba.
Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Quakertown United Methodist Church 1875 Freier Road, Quakertown 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Russell J. Atkinson Sunday morning worship - 8:00am 9:00am 11:00am No Sunday School 6/21 - 9/6), Communion offered first Sunday of the month Bible Baptist Church meets at Strayer Middle School Auditorium
1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown 267-772-0288 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Thomas Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf Christ’s Lutheran Church 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville 215-536-3193 Pastor: Carolann Hopcke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church Grace Bible Fellowship Church 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N., Quakertown 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Pastor: Ron Kohl, Sr. Pastor 6/7 - 9/6: 9am Unified worship service, 9:40am children dismissed to Children’s Church Good News Church 424 Juniper Street, Quakertown 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. An alternative to the ultra-contemporary Sunday Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm, World Evangelism Fellowship affiliate. Evangel Assembly of God 401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 • www.perkasieag.org Pastor: Rev. Gary Saul Where God’s Love Changes Lives MorningStar Moravian Church 234 S. Main Street, Coopersburg 610-282-1908 coopmoravian@aol.com Pastor: Lance Fox Sunday services 10:00am. Small, friendly Protestant church. Community mission: Serving free dinners once per month. All are welcome. Call for information.
Good Shepherd Church (Episcopal) 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown 215-822-3930 Pastor: The Rev. Catherine Kerr 10:00am Sunday Eucharist Ridge Valley United Church of Christ 905 Allentown Road, Sellersville 215-257-7244 rvucc.pastor@verizon.net www.ridgevalleyucc.org Pastor: Rev. Steve Myren We are a vibrant, welcoming Family of Faith. Worship: Sundays 9:30am. Ridge Valley: Growing Together in God’s Love. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpauls@netcarrier.com www.quakertown.net/stpauls Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 3668 Ridge Road, Perkasie 215-795-2965 office@kellerschurch.org www.kellerschurch.org Pastor: Robert E. Mitman 6/7 - 9/6: Worship 9:00am Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday Emmanuel Episcopal Church 560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday services at 8am and 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome! Christ Church United Church of Christ 101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org Pastor: Barbara Moran A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling. Join us at 10:30am Sunday. Halleleujah!
Church of the Incarnation (Anglican-Episcopal) 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, Wednesday 10:00am First United Methodist Church 501 Market Street, Perkasie 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Steward Warner Mission: Share God’s love, Make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ, positively impact our community and world. St. John’s Lutheran Church 19 South 10th Street, Quakertown 215-536-3593 stjohnsquak@verizon.net www.stjohnsquak.org Pastor: Ray Miller Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30am, Sunday School 9:15am. Welcoming, Reaching Out, Serving. Elevator available Trinity Great Swamp UCC Spinnerstown Rd & County Line Rd Spinnerstown 215-679-7710 tgsucc@verizon.net www.tgsucc.org Pastor: David R. Ellis / Matt Gorkos Summer schedule begins 6/14: Sunday Worship Services 8am in the grove, 9:30 inside church. Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman Summer: 9 am traditional services, 10:30am contemporary service, Handicapped Accessible, Family Friendly Church, Dynamic Music Ministry, Community Service Oriented Pennridge Christian Fellowship 720 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen 215-257-7309 kallebach@pennridgecf.org www.pennridgecf.org Pastor: Thomas Vargis Sunday worship 10:30am, Sunday School after song service (infants to age 12), Wed evenings 7pm w/ prayer, Crossroads youth & (SepApr) boys and girls clubs. All are welcome.
Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker) Main St at Mill Rd & Park Ave, Quakertown 215-538-7555 Friends@RichlandQuakers.org www.RichlandQuakers.org Clerks: Kathy Redding, Jack H. Schick Non-Denominational guided meditations Wed, 7pm Sunday worship 10:30am “Absolute freedom of thought and worship is our faith and practice.” Morning Star Fellowship 429 S. 9th Street, Quakertown 215-529-6422 Pastor: John Decker www.mstarqtown.org Services at 9am & 11am, Children’s Ministry provided, EastWest Cafe open with free coffee. Celebrate recovery Wednesday 7pm. Check website for more info. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Pastor: Rev. Patti Thomas 6/14 - 9/13: 9am Worship in Sanctuary, Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st & 3rd Tues 1-3pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com Pastor: Axel Kaegler www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org 6/21 - 9/6: 9:30 worship, no Sunday School. Founded in 1734, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown is the oldest Lutheran church in Bucks County. St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley@verizon.net www.stjohns-ridgevalley.com Pastor: Amy Hotter Worship: 8:30 am – Traditional, 10:15 am Contemporary w/ Praise Band, Sunday School 9:30 am, Visitors always welcome “You are invited to share our joy!” Victory Fellowship Church 120 Ridge Road, Telford 215-257-7906 vam7@truevine.net 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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Bad Egg Salad? I’m sure glad it’s spring. The week I recently had would have been even more difficult if it had been 90 degrees and humid, or if it was snowing. I’ve told you before about how poorly I run a household when my wife is away. Well, it was her spring trip to California to visit the grand kids in Rancho Santa Margarita and to check on our vacation house out in the Mojave Desert at Pioneertown. I have to admit I cringed a little when I made her flight reservations. I knew what I was setting myself up for. I have enough trouble efficiently doing (actually doing at all), my own chores, much less trying to do both mine and hers. We’ve been getting along pretty well recently. But, you know how it goes after over 40 years of ‘marital bliss’. “Pretty well” is a relative and intentionally vague term. A spousal relationship ebbs and flows as the years pass, as the decades fall behind, as life zooms past and darkness . . . oh, never mind. At any rate, I didn’t suspect anything sinister. Maybe I’m getting blind to it. She seemed friendly all week. I can usually tell when we’re in one of those ‘ebb’ periods. That’s why I was surprised when things started to add up and I began to seriously consider the possibility that she was expecting me to be dead before she got home. First, it was the egg salad. I like egg salad. She made some for supper the evening before she left. She doesn’t like it and had chicken fingers instead. I had two sandwiches. They went down real good, but as I drove her to the airport at four the next morning I got serious, almost irresistible intestinal urges. I nearly had to stop on the Blue Route and run up the embankment into the bushes before they eased up. When I asked her, she adamantly insisted that the egg salad was good, that she hadn’t used the old mayonnaise from the back of the frig. I dropped her off and, half way up the Schuylkill, I nearly had to stop with cramps again--right near the zoo. I had weekend duty at the Plant and headed straight for work in Willow Grove. It was appropriate that I work at a sewer plant. My enthusiasm for the job was poor that morning. When I got home at about noon, I was one sick puppy. I spent the rest of the day lying in the recliner sipping water, not getting up except to run to the bathroom. I had no inclination to take the dogs for their daily run and there was no point in eating anything. It would not be retained long enough to absorb nutrients. “Food poisoning,” I believed. “Poison egg salad, served up cold and with a smile.” I lived. I saved a whole bunch on groceries and lost nearly half the weight I’m supposed to lose, in only four days. My energy level was
way down, but I had a compensation day for working the weekend and was feeling pretty good by my three day weekend. My list of chores for while she was gone, which I’d ignored during the egg salad episode, included mowing the back yard. I hadn’t even looked at it, distracted as I was. The grass was thick and over the ankle deep. Ever since I had a minor heart attack a few years back (I’m fine. One stent. Thanks for asking), my wife has been mowing the yard. She gets all geared up with goggles and ear muffs. She enjoys the exercise. Far be it from me to argue with her. Go ahead and mow. I even bring out iced tea for her sometimes. Under my chore list entry: “Mow Backyard”, there was fine print “(have to fix mower first)”. So, before I even got started mowing, I was sweaty, oily, smelled like gasoline and had developed a bad attitude about small engines and the suburban lifestyle. I was almost disappointed when the thing finally fired up. I didn’t make it half way through the first pass. Some patches of grass were so thick it bogged down the mower and stalled it. I had to stop, clean all the packed clippings out from underneath and raise the wheels a notch or two. I was only about a third done when I started to feel light headed. I sat in the shade to have a drink of water. I was still dehydrated from my poison egg salad experience and was sweating profusely, which complicated the circumstance. I couldn’t believe how hard I was breathing and how rapid my heart rate was. I’m not real fit, but I’m not in pathetic shape, either. I had to take two more breaks before I was done mowing--just the backyard. Each time I sat down I checked my pulse. I could skip the treadmill that evening. I got my 30 minutes of cardio-vascular, that’s for sure. It was then, during the third break, that I started to think about it. Why hadn’t she mowed the back when she’d done the rest of the yard? She knows how fast those spots near the sump pump discharge grow. Granted, I was hot and tired and barely recovered from my ‘illness’, but evil thoughts entered my mind. “She’s trying to kill me!” I said out loud. Did she think I’d expire from food poisoning, have a stroke while on the toilet? Or, if that didn’t work, did she think I’d keel over behind the mower and they’d find me in lying in the back yard with ants eating my eyes? It’s funny, though, how quick you get over that stuff. When I picked her up at the airport I just said, “It’s good to have you back.” She seemed happy to be back, but then “happy” is a relative, vague term. I’m keeping my eyes open and sniffing my food, anyway. More articles by Jack H. Schick can be found at Searchwarp.com or Soulofwit.com
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What Are Your Excuses For Not Investing? We all make excuses. Most of the time, they’re pretty harmless. But you could be hurting yourself if you make excuses for not taking action in some areas — and one of those areas is investing. Not investing, or not investing enough, can have serious consequences. In fact, a lot of people are poorly prepared financially for retirement. Consider these figures from the Federal Reserve: The median retirement account value for individuals between 35 and 44 is just $42,700; for people 55 to 64, the corresponding figure is $103,000. These figures are frighteningly low, especially when retirement can easily last two or three decades. In short, you need to invest. So, what’s stopping you? Here are some common excuses: • “I’ll do it later.” The longer you wait before you start investing, the less time you have to accumulate money, and the less likely it may be that you’ll achieve your goals, such as a comfortable retirement lifestyle. If you haven’t begun investing, do it today. • “I don’t have enough money to invest.” The cost of living is unquestionably high, and you may feel that you have just enough money to pay your bills before your next paycheck. But if you look for ways to economize, you may well be able to free up even a little money to invest each month. And then, when your salary goes up, you can increase the amount you invest. • “I’ll have Social Security.” Social Security benefits generally account for only about 40% of an individual’s pre-retirement income, according to the Social Security Administration. Unless you want to scale back your lifestyle greatly during
your retirement years, you’ll need to supplement Social Security with your employer-backed retirement account, such as a 401(k), plus your own investments, such as those that go inside an IRA. • “Can I really invest enough money for my retirement?” Consider this: Going back to 1990, if you had invested $10,000 in the stocks that make up the S&P 500, and simply held on to these stocks, you would have amassed more than $76,000 after taxes by the end of 2013. Of course, past performance of the market is not a guarantee of how it will perform in the future, and the S&P 500 is an unmanaged index and is not meant to depict an actual investment — but this illustration still shows that patient, diligent, long-term investing can produce positive results. • “I don’t know where to begin.” If you work for a company that provides a retirement plan such as a 401(k) or something similar, you’ve already got a great place to begin. You only need to sign up for the plan and start deferring a part of your salary, and you’re an investor. It’s also quite easy to open an IRA, another popular retirement savings account. In any case, if you have doubts about how to get started investing, you will find it valuable to meet with a qualified investment professional. Don’t let excuses get in the way of developing good investment habits. With time, determination and effort, you can overcome many of the obstacles you thought prevented you from becoming a full-fledged investor. submitted by Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones
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QNB Elects Stevenson to Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors of QNB Corp., the parent company of QNB Bank has announced the election of Scott Stevenson to the Board of Directors of both the company and the bank. Stevenson is the President/CEO of Phoebe Ministries and also serves as the organization’s Chief Financial Officer. Previously a QNB Regional Advisory Member, Stevenson has also served on the boards for Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM), Highmark Blue Shield Regional Advisory Board, and New Life Bible Fellowship Elder Board. Prior to Phoebe, he served as CFO of Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, Vice President of Financial Operations at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, and the Director of Finance at Sacred Heart Hospital. Stevenson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from West Chester University and has an MBA in Healthcare Systems Management from DeSales University. In ad-
dition, he passed the CPA exam in 1994. He resides in Oley, Pennsylvania with his family.
Home Sweet Loan! Erik’s 2015 Summer Reading Picks The school year is finally winding down and summer reading programs are popping up all over. Some places like your local library, Scholastic, and Barnes and Noble offer kids incentives to keep reading throughout the summer. Besides being a great source of summer-time entertainment, reading during the summer helps kids enter their next grade in school at an advantage compared to those kids who did not read over the summer. A report on Scholastic. com shows that kids who read over the summer score as much as 33% higher on reading tests compared to kids who don’t read during this time. To get kids to read though, you have to give them something they are interested in. Here are some suggestions for kids by a kid: (that’s me!) books that are on my summer reading list
The Glass Sentence by SE Grove Ages 9+ Set in the late 1800s, the novel follows a young heroine, Sophia, and her journey to save her kidnapped uncle, a famous cartographer. With promises of adventure, pirates, magic and science, this story looks like one I will love. The Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley Ages 10+ Micah’s dying grandpa, Ephraim spins tales of the magical Circus Mirandus where magical creatures and beings reside. Ephraim finally gives Micah proof that the circus is real and says the powerful magician at the circus owes him a miracle. Micah sets out to cash in on the miracle. I Am Malala: How one Girl stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition) by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick Ages 10+ In 2012 Malala Yousafzai was shot at point blank range by the Taliban in Pakistan. Her crime was going to school. She was expected to die but instead she lived and became an advocate for girl’s rights. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. This book is a kid’s version of her memoir. Billy’s Booger by William Joyce and Moonbot Ages 4+ How could a book about a boy writing a story about the world’s smartest booger not be on my summer reading list? Captain Awesome to the Rescue! by Stan Kirby and George O’Connor Ages 5+ Eight year old Eugene, aka Captain Awesome, is determined to keep his hometown safe from evil doers. This is an illustrated chapter book series about a self-proclaimed superhero, Captain Awesome, made for younger readers.
The first book in the series was published in 2012. I’m not sure how it has gotten past my “books about superheroes” radar this long. books i read this year and recommend
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The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm Ages 10+ Ellie’s parents keep telling her she needs to find her passion in life, but lately Ellie is only feeling numb. The start of sixth grade is not going well. Things get a lot more complicated when her mom brings home an ornery, pushy, oddly dressed teenage boy who just happens to be Ellie’s scientist grandfather (Melvin) who found a cure for old age, but has been locked out of his lab by its new owners. Will Ellie ever find her passion or at least survive middle school now that her grandfather is enrolled as a student? The book is much more than the wacky science stuff. It is really about the relationship between Ellie and her grandpa. It’s really a great story. The Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage Ages 10+ The first book in this series was published in 2005 (seven books in all). I just read the whole series this year and I completely enjoyed it. The writing is solid, the characters enjoyable and each book flows nicely to the next. The books tell the tale of Septimus Heap an apprentice to the archwizard (or ExtraOrdinary Wizard (not an Ordinary Wizard) of the series, Marcia Overstrand, he must study for seven years and a day until his apprenticeship ends. Harry Potter and fantasy fans will enjoy this series. Stick Dog by Tom Watson Ages 8+ There are currently four Stick Dog books in the series and I was fortunate to come across the series this year. The books follow the goofy adventures of (you guessed it) Stick Dog and his friends, Poo Poo, Mutt, and Karen. The books are illustrated and have oversized text. The stories are silly and sometimes laugh out loud funny. Wimpy kid readers will love Stick Dog. The Seven Wonders Series by Peter Lerangis Ages 8+ Jack McKinley was an ordinary kid. Emphasis on was. Not long ago, it was revealed to him that he has a special gene that gives people “superpowers” based on their natural attributes. Now he and some other kids his age with the gene are supposed to save the world, by traveling throughout the planet going to the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, of which only one is still standing. They need to complete their mission before a major world-catastrophe happens. Get caught up with this awesome adventure series before book 5 comes out this fall. For more on books and reading, visit ThisKidReviewsBooks.com!
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QNB Gives Lesson on the World of Banking
Recently, QNB Bank Branch Managers Sherrie Rotenberger, of the Bank’s Downtown Office, and Dee Fesmire, of the Bank’s Country Square Office, gave the students of Neidig Elementary a lesson on the world of banking. Topics included the history of QNB, how banking works, the different kinds of money and accounts, and how the children could save for their future. The event is a national program sponsored by the American Bankers Association. submitted photo
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Notes from American Legion Post 242 ‘The Me Society’
BY DICK HELM It has been several months now that I have written articles about the happenings at your local post of The American Legion. Many of the articles asked for community participation in our community events honoring those from our area who served so we might enjoy the freedoms offered by this great country. Many have given their all! A few of the articles asked for member participation in the fund raising events to support our returning veterans and the programs for the betterment of our youth and community. Over these months regrettable I have not seen any noticeable changes in either of these areas. Many of the civic and religious groups that I either belong to or know of—experience the same. We have been confronted by what many call “The Me Society.” Somewhere over the past few decades we have lost the volunteer community spirit that was so prevalent in the years following World War II. Everyone is so busy looking out for “What is in it for ME”-that they don’t have the time to take to help others which in turn will somewhat affect their own good in the future. I am writing this article for submission to the paper before our Memorial Day Parade and Service at Memorial Park and I hope the messages about our Special Event of May 25th I wrote about the last two months will bring out a large crowd to honor the Veterans who are going to be attending. Surprise me! Show me that the people of Upper Bucks care! At the joint services of the schools held in the past on November 11th, I see a spark of patriotism in the grade school children and it always gives me hope that they will someday turn this lethargy around that seems to exist, even though very few of the general public show up to further encourage these students in their enthusiasm. This past week my wife and I placed flags at 3 cemeteries and we had one person volunteer to help us. Last Monday evening (a cold, windy and drizzly evening)
I was asked to take flags to an Upper Bucks County Cemetery and help a group place them in 98 markers. At this time I would like to tell of a positive response on that cold chilly evening. One father told me that he and his son helped place flags at a cemetery over the weekend and he was impressed on how this volunteer task by their group brought about questions and a history lesson he was able to give his son. He stated that he was surprised at the questions as it appears American History is just skimmed over nowadays in our schools and he was able to inform his son on those parts of history involving the conflicts that helped make America the free country we are today. After we placed the flags a mother approached me and mentioned that her daughter was there because her father served in Iraq. These two youths showed me that it isn’t all “Me” generation among our youth. As I get older I have to weigh out all that I do on a volunteer basis and honoring those who served in theaters of conflict will always be a priority. Today a group of 5 from your Post traveled to Ft, Dix for a seminar on the services given graveside for these heroes. Many of our Service Organizations have a hard time getting volunteers to help for functions such as this or any veteran connected functions. There are hundreds of card-carrying members but very few volunteers to help. Is it the “Me” attitude or are they just too busy? Many that we honored on May 25th were never around or lay in hospitals from severe wounds to “Be too busy!” Start volunteering to help—it will take the pressure off of the few who do ALL the work and you will experience a wonderful feeling of “Helping others!” Yes, being in the “ME” society can be awfully lonely as you get older! Those of us who cared about others will still be getting “Thank You’s” and those thank you’s mean so much! In closing... “God Bless America”
Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local.
Expert Yard Sale Tips I have been advising people about at yard sales for decades. Here are my top tips for those of you who love yard sales—as buyers and as sellers. Many of us have spent a weekend driving around your favorite neighborhoods to shop on other people’s lawns. Typically you end up buying a few things that you really don’t need but you just can’t leave on a neighbor’s lawn without a watering can, vintage poster, and bunch of napkins. You spend $17 and call it a day. As a well-seasoned Ph.D. art, antiques, and collectibles appraiser, there are many things that people don’t know about yard sales. The first thing that most people don’t know about yard sales is that it is big business. You think it is just small time stuff with neighbors cleaning out the basement of old junk, but in reality, yard sales are the source of objects that command six figure price tags in other markets… markets far away from the front yard. That’s right, the high priced auction and internet markets for art, antiques, and collectibles use yard sales as a major source for inventory. And, many of the major auction houses and smaller estate auction houses regularly send out people known as pickers to get some of their auction inventory from yard sales. These people are sent to neighborhoods where the homes have reached the 50 year mark assuming that their original owners are ready to move on to assisted living facilities or downsized residences. Most unknowing yard sale hosts just think that you are just offering your items to naïve shoppers and fellow neighbors, well, be warned. You are competing with the pros out there. These buyers know what you’ve got, what it is really worth, where to sell it for top dollar, and they are not in the game to tell you that you just made a big mistake putting out that Eastlake table or vintage Guerlain perfume bottle on the front lawn. And your price is all wrong too! These guys are going
to get you down on the asking price and take away something very valuable that was once in your house and was once a treasured family heirloom. Know what you’ve got before you schlep it out to the front lawn. At my mobile website www.DrLoriV.com, you can send a photo of an object from a yard sale and I will tell you its value before you buy it. This is how technology will help you cash in. Here is an example that will have you thinking twice before you have that yard sale. Recently, a $425,000 floral still life painting that now hangs in the Houston Art Museum was originally sold at a California yard sale for $18. Yep, the original owner’s family didn’t know that they had a priceless piece of fine art, so they unknowingly sold it at a yard sale for $20. The picker working for the auction house got them down to $18 and the auction house later sold it to the Texas museum for a whopping $425,000. That could happen to you. Find out first. Tips for Buyers Ok, so you get my point but you aren’t hosting a yard sale. You want to know about buying at yard sales. Here are my tips for buyers: • Bring cash. It will help your negotiating power. • Establish a budget and stick to it. • Be polite but always negotiate. This isn’t friendship, this is business. • Celebrity items bring big value. • If it is in poor condition, leave it on the lawn. • If there is a box of old jewelry that looks like junk, there is probably something overlooked in that box like a piece of 14k gold or sterling silver. • Bring a magnifying glass, lupe, or at least your reading glasses. • Ask the yard sale seller about the item’s background. Even if they don’t know a lot about it, they probably know more than you do.
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“By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” - Charles Wadsworth
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2015
Arts Center Hits Downtown Quakertown with a Splash ART Z Community Arts Center is excited to be opening at 241 West Broad Street in Quakertown. Their paint balloon throw and spin art already made a splash at Arts Alive! The grand opening is Friday, June 12th, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon, followed by an afternoon Open Studio and a lively Surreal Party 5-7pm. Snack on a surreal gourmet buffet, sign the human guest book and pose for a famous painting photo. ART Z, operating for 10 years as Alchemy Open Studio in Doylestown, moved to Quakertown to expand its services and community connection. Renee Bures, ART Z Executive Director and Registered Art Therapist says, “I encourage coloring outside the lines by emphasizing the process of creating, without attention to what we think art should look like.” ART Z connects and strengthens diverse populations through their Art-abilities workshop and gallery. The community of artists is intergenerational and multicultural, cross-
Upper Bucks Relay for Life Memorial Park Quakertown May 30, 2015
ing gender, ability and socio-economic lines. “We remove stigmas and discrimination by encouraging only one label… artist,” explains Bures. “The success of ART Z is our therapeutic community built around shared purpose, personal growth, and independence through the arts,” says Bures. “The gallery’s riveting exhibit provides an intimate look at the artists’ inner landscapes as they have risen above life challenges.” All proceeds directly benefit the ART Z Art-abilities program and artists. ART Z also offers Open Studio sessions and workshops that inspire artists and non-artists of all ages to enrich their lives in a creative way. This kind of free artmaking process lends itself to parties – from a baby shower where guests paint baby outfits to a splatter painting party for families to unplug and let loose. Paint can fly around and mom doesn’t need to worry about the rug! For more information Renee Bures, Executive Director, at 215-262-4443 or visit www.ArtZonline.org.
photos by (left) ken sutliff, (above) kati ruggiano, (right) unattributed, but cute.
May 16, 2 photos by christopher betz
June 2015 • Upper Bucks Free Press •
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2015 Two Attributes to Require of your Audiologist
Hundreds of girls and their families converged on Flemington, NJ May 31st to participate in the ‘Girls on the Run’ 5K Race. Learn more about the organization at www.girlsontherun.org. A few local faces were among the many participants: (left) thirdgrader Abigail Betz and the Trumbauersville Elementary Girls on the Run coaches. (right) Corbin, Gwen, Aiden, and Ella Williams from Sellersville. Gwen is also a GOTR coach. photos by christopher betz
cation if you are not motivated. Furthermore, your audiologist would never speak negatively about a competitor. For an individual to become a private practice audiologist, a formal and advanced education is required. They will have garnered a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or speech and hearing. If this is not the chosen major, most any four year degree will provide the basis to step into graduate school. When I worked for an advanced degree at UVA, it was a three year Master’s program then a one year fulltime internship to attain board certification and licensing followed by annual continuing education. Today, the candidate completes the bachelor’s and then a four year doctorate program by the age of 26. Typically, the next several years will be spent honing their professional and business acumen to enter private practice. A person seeking employment to sell hearing aids, without the required foundation of extensive and advanced education, is illequipped. It is required that they understand and are able to diagnose anomalies of the ear and cranial region, possess knowledge of anatomy and physiology, acoustics, physics, know how to properly fit and adjust digital amplification, provide appropriate counseling and aural rehabilitation to meet the patient’s communication requirements, and make referrals for consultations to other medical professionals. In this day and age, you deserve the best from your board certified and licensed audiologist. That includes integrity and ongoing education. Avoid the Dumb and Dumber song and dance routine. Your bad judgment will be nothing more than self-inflicted harm. If you or someone you know suspects hearing difficulty, get your hearing checked by a board certified and licensed audiologist today! Mr. Murphy has had a bilateral mild-tomoderate sensor-ineural hearing loss all his life and is a binaural in-the-canal hearing aid user. Mr. Murphy has been in practice in Pennsylvania since receiving his Master of Education in Audiology from University of Virginia in the Spring of 1987. Mr. Murphy is affiliated with a number of hearing related national and international organizations.
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can be reached at hearingdoc@aol.com and by phone at
215-230-9000.
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In memory of Tonya Rupell, Quakertown Alive!'s Events Committee co-chairperson, QA! instituted the Tonya Rupell Jewelry Award. Skyline Crafts is the first recipient of this award due to the originality and creativity of his bentwood jewelry. Tonya's daughters, Alivia Anders & Kaelee Rupell presented the award to Sean Carman and his wife, Valarie. photo by michele buono
Often times when a person is experiencing hearing difficulty and wishes to get their hearing checked, they ask a variety of sources. Some of those would include a family member, good friend, neighbor, another hearing aid wearer, or their family doctor. You need to start somewhere. However, in their haste, the selection of the professional was made without consideration of two important attributes: integrity and education. The individual chosen to provide service was based upon misinformation, advertising, close proximity, pricing, free hearing tests, consumer-driven big box store specials, and more. This misstep places you in the crosshairs of person whom may not have your best interests at heart. This salesperson is looking to make a sale. Integrity is crucial in dealing with any professional, especially in the medical realm. Integrity focuses upon moral and ethical principles, moral character, and honesty. To make this relative to you, let us take a look at a hypothetical situation involving politicians running for re-election. For argument’s sake, let’s say these politicians (we’ll call them Dumb and Dumber) can’t make a single positive statement about why you should vote for them in the primary election. However, they build themselves up and inflate their own egos by denigrating their opponents to arriving voters while requesting write-in votes for the other party. Really, can you trust Dumb and Dumber when integrity does not exist in their vocabulary? Integrity is paramount when dealing with the board certified & licensed audiologist for your hearing health care. Your audiologist should be genuine, sincere, and focused upon your concerns while taking a case history and providing a complete audiological evaluation. The audiologist will take time to review the results and recommendations to map a plan of action for you to consider for better hearing. They will never be pushy in attempting to get you to spend money when you are not ready. Neither will they advise you to pursue amplifi-
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2015
~Obituaries~ ELIZABETH S. “BETTY” PHELPS, 89, of Quakertown, died Tues. May 5th at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. Born in Richland Twp., she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Mary (Kooker) Shelly. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, Quakertown where she served for many years on the Women’s Guild. She was a charter member of the Quakertown Historical Society and a longtime member of the Red Hat Society. She was also active in many other groups. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Powell, companion Lou of North Wales and Rebecca Pauvert, husband Marco of Windsor Mill, MD; son, A. John Phelps, wife Teri of Arnold, MD; granddaughters, Alycia DeAvila and Brianna Powell; sisters, Nancy Levy, husband Lloyd and Sara Jane Mann, husband Donald. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. www.janauglefcs.com R. DAVID STYER, 65, of Quakertown
went to be with his Lord May 5 at St. Luke’s University Hospital. He was the loving husband of Martha (Durham) Styer for the past 32 years. Born in Sellersville, he was a son of Richard B. and Nancy (Bossert) Styer. He graduated from Pennridge High School, class of 1967 and received a BS in mechanical engineering from Drexel University in 1973. He received a CPA license after completing coursework at Allentown College. He was a CPA and partner in Styer Associates, Souderton, a business founded by his father. Previously, he worked for the former FMC Corp/Link-Belt in Colmar and received a patent while there for interchangeable screen panels in a traveling water screen (Heidler et al 1985 FMC Corp). He also worked for Fasson, Inc., Bethlehem Fabrications, & Fabric Development. David designed the water wheel for Sesame Place in Langhorne. Appreciative of God’s creation, David
enjoyed national parks, hiking, skiing, tennis, & cycling, including traveling across the US on a bicycle with a close friend in 1979. David loved to travel and enjoyed old house renovation. He was an active member of Morning Star Fellowship, Quakertown and a former member of East Swamp Church where he sang on the choir & served as treasurer. David was involved in the community as a former member of Rotary, the Upper Bucks Ski Club, Geryville Fire Co. Hobo Band, Zion Choral Society, and the Christmas in Quakertown Community Choir. Surviving with his wife & parents, son Matthew D., daughter Whitney L., brothers Robert & James. He was predeceased by brothers Mark, Thomas, & Joseph. Interment in Quakertown Union Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Morning Star Fellowship. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown is assisting the family. www. janauglefcs.com
WILLIAM J. “BILL” RUPPERT, 78, of Quakertown, died Wed. May 6th at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Twp. He was the loving husband of Peggy (Hathaway) Ruppert for over 40 years. Bill was a native of Philadelphia, a strong family man who loved country western music. Bill was a working man, having worked for Mid-Florida Tech, Star Metal and Atlas Casket Company. Surviving with his loving wife are daughters, Linda, Carol (Joe), Mary, ReRe (Pete); sons, Albert (Rose), John (Vicky), Mark (Michelle), Jimmy (Renee), Billy (Chris), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. www.janauglefcs.com GERALD W. “JERRY” PERCIVAL, 73, of Quakertown died Fri. May 8 in his home. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Fulmer) Kistler.
He was a commercial plumber for Plumbers Local #690 before retiring. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Howard A. and Della (Neiman) Percival. Jerry served with the US Army during the Vietnam War and as a seaman with the Merchant Marines prior. He was a member of the John Rivers VFW 11322, Quakertown. He was predeceased by a brother, Howard. Interment in Quakertown Union Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. www. janauglefcs.com
MILDRED D. RICE, 92 of Quakertown passed away on Mon. May 11th, 2015 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. She was born on Dec. 19th, 1922 to the late Isaac and Katie (Schmell) Derstine of Plumsteadville, PA. She was the beloved wife of Norman E. Rice who passed away in 2010 and beloved mother of 8 children, 18 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. She was a member of West Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown and was a vital part of the church quilting ministry for decades. Her greatest love in life was her family and she also enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening. Surviving are her daughters, Charlene Smoll of Quakertown, Pat Bevan (Jim) of Quakertown, Jennifer Franklin (Rob) of Virginia Beach, VA; sons, N. Leslie (Linda) of Quakertown, Gerald (Shawn) of Thornville, OH, Alan (Kathy)of Quakertown, Jeffrey (Penny) of Quakertown and Joel (Cathy) of Winnsboro, SC; sisters, Betty Bishop, Bernice Keller and Marilyn Hockman; brother Bill Derstine. She was predeceased by brothers Herb Derstine and Darwin Derstine and sister Ruth Rice. Interment in West Swamp Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the West Swamp Mennonite Church Elevator Fund. www.janauglefcs.com HELEN M. REFSNIDER, 91, of Richlandtown, died Wed. May 13 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Quakertown. She was the widow of N. Webster “Web” Refsnider. She was a seamstress in the clothing industry for over 30 years before retiring from the John Renninger Clothing Co., Quakertown. Born in Richlandtown, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Elva (Hottle) Schroy. She was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Richlandtown where she taught Sunday school, helped in the nursery, played piano, and became known as the “scrubbie lady” for the handmade scrubers she gifted and sold at church functions. Helen was also an active member of the Richlandtown Fire Co. Auxiliary helping with and coordinating help for the Hoagie sales and many other fire co. functions. Surviving are her daughters Darlene Borst, Bethlehem & Deborah Jarrett, husband Bob Schultz, Coopersburg; grandchildren Wendy Borst and Andrew Borst, wife Amber and their children Abraham & Nora; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. She was predeceased by a brother Lloyd “John” Schroy. Interment in Richlandtown Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions should be made in her memory to the church at PO Box 386, Richlandtown, PA 18955 or Richland Fire Co., PO Box 640, Richlandtown, Pa 18955. www.janauglefcs.com JOHANNA MEYERS WHIPPLE, 100, of Quakertown, co-owner of the former Meyers Restaurant, Quakertown, died Fri. May 15, in Hidden Meadows. She was the widow of the late Joseph Meyers and Walton Whipple. Born in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresia (Zartler) Trenker. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Quakertown where she was a past president of the Catholic Women’s Club. Surviving is her daughter, Janet Bracalente, wife of Thomas; son Gerald, all of Quakertown; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 greatgreat-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Joseph, his wife Rosemarie “Rosie” and daughter-in-law Kathleen “Kathy”. Interment will be in St. Isidore Cemetery. Memorials contributions in her name may be made to Hospice Compassus, 711 N. York Rd., 2nd FL, Willow Grove, PA 19090 or Alzheimers Assoc, 399 Market St., Ste 102, Phila., PA 19106. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown is in charge of arrangements. www.janauglefcs. com
MARIE J. SCHNEIDER, 92, of Quakertown, died peacefully on Friday, May 16th at Lifequest Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Peter W. Schneider. Born Aug. 2, 1922 in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Francesco Bevilacqua and Clara (Margarina) Bevilacqua. She was an active member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church of Quakertown, the Hospital auxiliary and the AARP local chapter. Marie and her husband Peter will be remembered for building one of Quakertown’s first Garden Apartment complexes, Greentree Village, where she lived for 32 years. Her warm smile, bright eyes and pleasant disposition will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by two sons: Robert Peter of Portland, ME, his wife Barbara and grandson, Jackson, of Boston, MA; Peter Alan of Eaton Rapids, MI and his wife Ingrid; and one sister, Jean Schemugo of Mechanicsburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. www. janauglefcs.com JEAN T. “DOLLY” PARKER, 81, of Quakertown formerly of Perkasie died May 14, 2015 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. Born in West Rockhill Twp., Pa she was the daughter of the late G. Russel & Emma (Dorn) Trumbore. She was a receptionist for Mars Fish Care in Chalfont before retiring. Jean enjoyed bowling, gardening, writing poetry, sketching, reading and doing ceramics. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by three sons Ricky S., Michael J., and Gregory W. and his companion Cindy, a daughter Traci A. Markland (Charles). A brother William Trumbore (Darla). Three grandchildren Samantha L., Gregory W., Jr. (Danae) and PFC Griffin W. Parker, USMC. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 700 South Dixie Highway Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401. www.crstrunk.com WILLIAM E. STOWELL JR., 85, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Quakertown, PA, died Sat. May 23rd at Gilpin Hall, Wilmington. He was the husband of the late Mary (Savadge) Stowell. Born in Bucks County, he was a son of the late William Sr. and Edith (Collier) Stowell. He was a graduate of Quakertown High School, class of 1947. William proudly served in the US Army as a combat engineer during the Korean War and graduated at the top of his class in engineering, carpentry and marksmanship. After being discharged from the US Army, William became a successful residential builder and started United Builders, Inc., which built homes across southeastern PA and the Pocono resort area. After retiring from building, both William and Mary opened Quaker Deli on Juniper St. in Quakertown and became well known in the community for their homemade soups, sandwiches, and baked goods. William was a devoted husband and father, avid outdoorsman, golfer, and enjoyed following the Philadelphia major sports teams. Surviving are his sons, William, wife Holly of Coopersburg, PA, Thomas, wife Julie of Claymont, DE, and Jeffrey of Quakertown; daughter, Susan Richards, husband George of Morrisville, PA; grandchildren, Rianne, Ryan, Megan, Kelly, Paige, George and Stephen; great grandchildren, Angelina, Mia and Max. Services will be held 11:00 AM Mon., June 1st at Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Calling hours will be from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home, memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment in Quakertown Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or Gilpin Hall, 1101 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington, DE 19703. William’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff at Gilpin Hall and Compassion Care Hospice for their loving and devoted of their father. www.janauglefcs.com PATRICIA J. LICOPOLI, 75, of Quakertown, died Sunday May 24th in St. Luke’s-Quakertown Hospital. Loving wife of Francis L. Licopoli for 49 years. Born in Hull, England, daughter of the late George & Henrietta (Aaronson-Smith) Lyon. Pat was a registered nurse working at Grand View Hospital for over 20 years before retiring.
June 2015 • Upper Bucks Free Press • She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, Quakertown. Patricia was a member of the Warminster Ambulance Corp, Warminster PA. Surviving with her husband, sons, Christopher, wife Erica, Robert, wife Terri, & William, wife Dawn; grandchildren Alexis, Reed, Alysandra, Gabriella, Caprina, Luciano, Antonio, Jake, & Alex; half- brothers George & Lester. Entombment Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburg, NY Monday June 1st. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. www.janauglefcs.com
RUTH S. HACKER, 95, of Quakertown, formerly Sellersville, died Tues. May 26 in Quakertown Center. She was the widow of Carl J. Schaefer and Frank E. Hacker. For over 35 years she worked for the former Whispee Co., Perkasie before retiring as a floor lady in 1984. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late George F. and Claire (Vetter) Harmon. She was a 1938 graduate of the former SellPerk High School. Surviving are sons, John R. Schaefer, wife Patia of Quakertown, Joseph Schaefer, wife Roseanne of Boyertown, Jerome “Jerry” Schaefer, wife Lee of Princeton, NJ; daughters Mary Ann Kaspszyk, Fleetwood, Claire Daniel, husband Robert of Westminster, SC, Gail Bender, husband Joel of Shichshinny; sisters Florence Byers of Pennsburg, Margaret Sheller of Sellersville; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Interment Sellersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960. www.janauglefcs.com DURELL R. LEISTER, 82, of Quakertown, died Tues. May 26 in St. Luke’sQuakertown Hospital. He was the husband of
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the late Henrietta “Hen” (Sames) Leister. He was a spray paint operator at the former US Gauge, Div. of Ametek, Inc., Sellersville, for over 30 years before retiring. He also was a bus driver for Levy Bus Co., Trumbauersville. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Irwin & Emma (Moll) Leister and was one of eleven children. He attended Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg and was a life member of Quakertown Fire Co. #1. He served with the US Army during the Korean War. Surviving are his children Pamela Zomberg (Greg), Wendy Kelly, and Terry Leister (Michele); 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Gene and sister, June Ann Laudenslager. Funeral services will be 11 am Sat. June 6 in Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, 6782 N. Main St., Coopersburg. Family & friends are invited to call at the church 9:30 – 11 am. Memorial contributions in Durell’s name may be made to the Trumbauersville Lions Club, Dialysis Project, PO Box, Trumbauersville, PA 18970. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family. www.janauglefcs.com
JANE E. KILLORAN, 79, of Hatfield, died Thurs. May 28 in Abington-Lansdale Hospital. She was the wife of John T. Killoran. She worked as a dietary aide for Northwestern Rehab, Ft. Washington. Born in Phila., she was a daughter of the late Thomas C. & Jane (Hedges) Young. Surviving with her husband are daughters Brenda Leonard, husband Jeff & Tina Myers, husband Randy; sons John T., Thomas C., wife Terri & Steven K., wife Christa; sister Susan Feidler; 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, & 1great great-grandson. A celebration of her life will be held noon Wed. June 3 in the pavilion at Christ Lutheran Church, 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family. www.janauglefcs.com
Did you know? French author Michel Thayer published a 233 page novel which has no verbs?
Okay, so you’ve finished planting your annuals, removed the dried-up tops from your daffodils and tulips, spread mulch throughout your gardens, and you think you’re ready to sit back and rock on the porch with a glass of lemonade! Well, you do deserve a break to enjoy the results of your hard work, but don’t sit too long; there’s still work to be done to ensure your gardens continue to thrive through the summer and into the fall. Your actions now will even impact next spring’s flowering shrubs! So, what do you focus on now? Your flowering shrubs (Rhododendrons and Azaleas especially) are done blooming—and they are already starting to set their buds for next year’s blooms! The bud is immediately below the seed pod remnants of the spring flower; removing that seed pod carefully will improve the potential bloom for next spring (and give your shrub a neater appearance for the rest of the summer). Be careful not to damage the burgeoning bud below the seed pod—or you could rob the plant of a beautiful bloom next spring! Also, at this time, give those flowering shrubs a dose of fertilizer! They prefer a special type of fertilizer specifically for flowering shrubs—an extended release granular fertilizer for acid-loving plants will promote abundant flowers. The wrong type of fertilizer could promote more leafy growth and branching, but inhibit the desirable blooms. Give your holly plants a scoop of this, too—they will pay you back with shiny green foliage next year. Check the PSU website for more insight into this process: http://goo.gl/tFng41 Your flowering annuals will reward you with multiple iterations of blooms if you treat them to a little pinching and pruning. Almost all annuals benefit from ‘deadheading’ or removing the spent flowers. Doing this encourages the plant to send out new flowers for continued colorful displays. If the annual is getting ‘leggy’ (do you have petunias, cosmos, or geraniums?) trim them up. Don’t be shy about removing some stems that appear to have buds—forfeiting a few budding legs now will pay off with many more on more compact plants after the trim! If you have Chrysanthemums or Asters that you’re nurturing for fall color, now is the time to start trimming them back. Every few weeks, trim their taller spikes to develop a more compact bushy plant which will be covered with color in fall. If you have prize roses in your garden, keep an eye on them now. June often brings mildew, aphids, black spot or other disease problem and insects to the rose garden. Take action if any of these maladies appear to be attacking the rose garden! Starting now, and throughout the summer, roses will want to be fertilized regularly. And not all garden fertilizers are created equal— choose the right one for your roses to get the best results.
MASTER GARDENER Q & A
Q: What can I do to prevent deer and rabbits from chewing up my herbaceous plantings? A: There is little you can do if a persistent deer has decided your shrubs and trees are his summer snack or scratching post! If a 7-foot fence is in your budget and landscape design, that’s your most reliable answer—but this may be an impractical solution for most homeowners. Alternatively, if you know there are deer wondering your neighborhood, make good choices to discourage them before you plant. Some plants are marked ‘deer-resistant’ because they are not a deer-tasty treat or they have an aroma that is a deterrent to deer. The texture of some plant leaves is unpleasant—hairy, spiny, rough textures are offensive to a deer’s tongue. A good list of deer-resistant trees, shrubs, and plants is available on the Penn State Extension website: http://goo.gl/7zxr9X If you already have plantings that have caught the taste buds of the local deer population, there are fairly effective repellants that keep deer away with a foul odor! Warning—their odor is foul to humans too—stand up-wind when you spray. And you will need to reapply regularly, especially after rain. These repellents are also effective against rabbits. But if you are growing a rabbits’ favorite garden treats - lettuce and carrots - a wire fence or row cover is your best bet. Although not research-based, some gardeners find “companion planting” deters rabbits—experiment with a row of marigolds next to the lettuce as rabbits are not fans of these flowers. http://goo.gl/sQjQWT Q: What is a “good bug?” A: Yes, bugs get a bad rap—but they don’t all deserve it! So before you squish that spider (which is actually an arachnid) or shush that ladybug (actually a beetle) off your plants, stop to think if that bug is your humble garden servant! Without “good bugs” which are natural enemies of many garden pests, you could be at the mercy of ravenous aphids which have potential to destroy garden plants in a few days. For one, lady bugs which thrive on aphids (and won’t eat your plant’s leaves no matter how hungry they are) aren’t always cute, round, red spotted beetles, either—check the internet for photos of ladybugs in their various stages of development. They could be your best garden hand, so learn to recognize them in their larvae stage, too. (If you see something that looks like a little alligator that might be one.) In some cases, it may be useful to import “good bugs” to fight the good fight in your garden. Check the PSU publication on this excellent form of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) -- without chemicals! Your plants and the environment may be the beneficiaries of your efforts. http://goo.gl/2AQtEx Got questions? Call us! 215-345-3283 or email: BucksHotline@ag.psu.edu. Read our blog at http://goo.gl/I5PIrD
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Mike Kelsall Earns Eagle Scout Award
UBYMCA Tae Kwon Do Students Score Big at Regional Tournament Nine students from the Upper Bucks place in Forms and a 5th place in Breaking. YMCA Tae Kwon Do School recently par- Aaron Jia, 7 years old and currently a Purple ticipated in the Southern End Martial Arts Belt, earned a 2nd place in 1-Point Sparring Tournament in Quarryville, PA. and a 5th place in Forms. Luke Luna, 9 years The Y Tae Kwon Do School participants old and currently a Green Belt, earned a 2nd made an outstanding showing and walked place in 1-point Sparring and a 4th place in away with a total of 23 awards. The awards 3-Point Sparring. Sarah Malseed, 19 years earned were one - 1st place award, seven old and currently a 1st Degree Black Belt, 2nd place awards, four - 3rd place awards, seven - 4th place awards and four – 5th place earned a 2nd place in Weapons and a 3rd place awards in five different divisions — Poomse in Forms. Henry Moyer, 8 years old and (Forms), Breaking, 3-Point Sparring, 1-Point currently a High Yellow Belt, earned a 2nd Sparring and Weapons. “This was an excit- place in Breaking and a 4th place in 3-Point Sparring. ing time for Z a c h a r y our students,” M a s t e r Polek, 9 M o u n t z years old and stated, “and currently a I am very High Green proud of each Belt, earned and every a 3rd place participant.” in Forms, Individual a 5th place s t u d e n t in 1-point awards inSparring and clude: Aspyn a 5th place in Braun, age 3 - p o i n t 9 and curSparring. rently a Blue M a s t e r Belt, earned a 3rd place Mountz says, in 3-Point (top row, left-right) Master Ross Mountz, Sarah Malseed, Evan Dittus, “ A n y o n e Sparring, a Zachary Polek, Mike Brodeur, and Sherry Malseed. (bottom row, age 5 and 3rd place in left-right), Tyler Dittus, Luke Luna, Aaron Jia and Aspyn Braun. up can learn Weapons, a (not pictured: Henry Moyer) submitted photo Tae Kwon 4th place in Forms, and a 4th place in 1-Point Do. It is a fun, exciting and rewarding way Sparring. Michael Brodeur, 45 years old and to channel energy, become more physicurrently a High Blue Belt, earned a 1st place in 3-point Sparring, a 2nd place in 1-Point cally fit and promote the core tenets of Tae Kwon Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Self Control, Sparring, a 2nd place in Weapons. Tyler Dittus, 6 years old and currently a Perseverance and Indomitable Spirit. If you would like to schedule a visit High Orange Belt, earned a 4th place in Forms and a 4th place in Breaking. Evan Dittus, 9 or take a free class, visit the Upper Bucks years old and currently a High Green Belt, YMCA, located at 401 Fairview Avenue in earned a 2nd place in 3-point Sparring, a 4th Quakertown, or call us at (215) 536-9622.”
Have you ever wondered why when you pick something up so your hands are full, why does someplace on your face start to itch?
After seven years of hard work, Mike Kelsall of Boy Scout Troop 55, chartered to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown, reached a lifetime goal by reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. Candidates must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community service project to earn his Eagle. Kelsall chose to help with the restoration of a historic barn at Nockamixon State Park for the Friends of Nockamixon. The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in scouting but also for a young man as he enters higher education, business or industry, military or community service. Kelsall joins other outstanding American citizens who have become Eagle Scouts, among them former President Gerald R. Ford, Jr., astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, cinematographer Steven Spielberg, and the head of the FBI, William Sessions. Only about six percent of all Boy Scouts earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Kelsall is a member of Providence Presbyterian Church and is active in the National Honor Society, varsity singers, choir, band, environmental club, and captain of the tennis team at Quakertown High School where he will be graduating this year. Kelsall will be attending Temple University on an Air Force ROTC scholarship. He is the son of Michael and Rosanne Kelsall of Quakertown, PA.
Michael J. Kelsall, Jr., 18, of 2083 Huber Drive, Quakertown, PA, will be recognized in an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, June 7 at 3pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 102 N. Hellertown Road, Quakertown.
Sellersville Museum Hosts ‘Salute to the Troops’ Exhibit The Sellersville Historical and Achievement Authority announces that the Sellersville Museum will be open Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 2015, hosting a special exhibit, “Salute to the Troops.” In honor of Flag Day (June 14), the Museum will pay tribute to the American fighting men and women who defended our flag and the freedom it represents. On display will be dozens of military uniforms and memorabilia from most United States military campaigns, beginning with the Revolutionary War up through Operation Desert Storm. This special exhibit will include chaplains’ kits, GI kit bags, and the photos and stories of several local veterans. Betsy Ross will be on hand both days to
personally discuss her story of the flag. Also, the weekend will include re-enactors depicting encampments of the US Army World War II 45th Infantry Division’s Field Chapel and Chaplain, along with a Civil War Campsite. On Saturday, the women re-enactors of the 53rd Regiment of the PA Civil War Volunteers will depict a Victorian Tea from the Civil War. The museum, located at 120 East Church Street, Sellersville, PA 18960, will be open from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. both days. As always, admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, call 215-257-5253 or visit www.sellersvillemuseum.org.
Bucks Children’s Advocacy Center to Hold Mini Golf Outing
Bring your own family or join the Bucks County Children’s Advocacy Center’s on Sunday, June 7, from 1pm to 3pm for the 5th Annual Miniature Golf Outing to raise funds and have fun! Each year the Bucks CAC hosts this event to raise money to help expand services for child abuse victims in Bucks County. The CAC is making a difference in young people’s lives by improving how professionals respond to child abuse cases. “What a great idea for a fundraiser! It’s a summer afternoon filled with childhood fun for kids of all ages,” says Misha David, newly installed director of the Bucks CAC. “This is my first as director and I can’t wait to meet everyone as we all enjoy miniature golf, food, door
prizes, raffles – and support a worthy cause.” Big thanks to EC Fence & Iron Works for continuing their major sponsorship at this year’s event. Opportunities are still available to support this low-pressure, high-enjoyment event. You can sponsor a hole or purchase extra tickets so area foster children can participate in a fun-filled afternoon. And by all means, come out, bring your own young people and join the merriment. Tickets are $12, which includes food, face painting, door prizes, raffles, balloon animals – and 36 holes of miniature golf – at Four Seasons Golf Center, 1208 Swamp Road (Rte 313) in Doylestown (Fountainville). For more information, call Misha David at 267.927.0639 or email Nimisha.David@buckscac.org.
Strong Showing at Auction for Rare, Historically Significant Coins
by chris wise A pair of rare and historically significant coins fetched high bids at an April auction at the Rago Arts and Auction Center inLambertville, NJ. One of the historically significant pieces is a George Washington “Manly” medal. Minted in 1790, engraved by Samuel Brooks of Philadelphia and struck by J. Manly, these were the first medals minted in the United States that bear Washington’s portrait. The Manly medals were created in gold, silver, white metal and bronze. The piece being offered at Rago’s is one of 385 made in silver. Of these 385, only four to six have come to market and/or reside in institutions. The consignor is a descendant of the Potts Family, which owned the land that
is Valley Forge from 1757 – 1777 and founded Pottstown, PA. He discovered the coin in his grandmother’s attic. It sold for $11,470.00 The other piece was a rare 1839-D $2 ½ d gold coin, the “D” mintmark stands for the Dahlonega Mint. This short lived mint was only in existence from 1838 – 1861, and was created in Dahlonega, Lumpkin Georgia. This mint was formed during the Georgia Gold Rush to help miners get their gold assayed with needing to travel to Philadelphia. This coin only had a mintage of 13,674, and this coin was graded by Professional Coin Grading Service(PCGS) MS62 which meant that there were only 8 other examples of this coin in finer condition. That sold for $34,945.
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Important Reasons to Prevent (and hate) Ticks I hate ticks, I really do. For so many reasons really, but the biggest is because they are just gross. They get everywhere, on everyone, and are the worst to remove! Then on top of that – they transmit multiple diseases, and can even cause reactions in our pets. Let’s start with Lyme disease. Lyme disease is one of the most common, and most talked about parasite driven diseases out there! Lyme disease is spread by the deer tick, also known as the black legged tick. It is a tiny tick that can often be hard to spot on our furry friends. The tick needs to be attached for 24 hours to transmit the disease, so if we can get them before that – we can protect them! Lyme disease is a nuisance disease – our pets can be a carrier where they test positive but don’t have symptoms, they can be truly affected where they are stiff, sore, running a fever, not eating, etc., and they can be everything in between! Rarely, lyme disease can attack the kidneys, and then this is a true emergency, and can be deadly. There is even a lyme vaccine to try to help prevent Lyme disease, since it is just so common! Unfortunately, Lyme disease is not all….we also have anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more. All of these are spread by ticks, and all of them can make our pets very sick. They often have nebulous signs, so can be difficult to pin point! Luckily, there is a quick and inexpensive test that can be run at most vet hospitals that screens for 3 of the 4 of these, and is very accurate! It is a great first line for when we are concerned about our pets, and it is also a nice screening test that we actually recommend every year. If we can
Wow it’s June! I almost didn’t get my article in on time! Thank heavens Mr Chris sent me a message reminding me. I saw Mr. Chris in person at the Arts Alive. I was in the author booth selling my books. My job is to be the attention getter. Momma Jean does the talking. What a team! I am not doing the pet fair at Quakertown Vets
catch it before symptoms develop – why not? Luckily for us, in addition to screening tests, we also have preventatives out there that can help us in our quest to prevent these gross creatures from making their way into our homes. The list of product options is a long one, so I will just give you a few pointers. Though the products at the store (pet stores, Walmart, etc.) are cheaper, you should note that you often get what you pay for. The over the counter products really don’t have a governing body that oversees their production and enforces them actually living up to their label claims. I have seen many pets who are on preventatives come in with fleas/ticks on them, or who become infected with Lyme, because the product is unfortunately just not effective. Products from your veterinarian are the ones that have been tested and are more effective. They are typically approved by the FDA, have done years of safety and efficacy testing – so they do what they say they do, and will often back their product up if you call with a problem! Talk to your veterinarian about a good flea/tick choice for you, to make sure you use the product that your pets need! And one final thought – DO NOT use dog specific products on your cats. No matter what you think – THEY ARE NOT SAFE!!!! Every year I see at least one cat who is poisoned by using a dog product on them, and they typically don’t make it. So please – check those labels and make sure you use the correct product on your pet! Happy summer! Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the new Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996. They also founded and curate Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.
this year. I am sending my new dog brother Grady along with Momma Jean . We will have a Camp Jeans booth but not selling books. I am almost 12 yrs old and mom doesn’t want me in the heat all day. (She’s very thoughtful.) Stop in and say Hi to Grady and Momma Jean. Love M.J.
Crazy Puppy or the ‘Zoomies?’
I have countless clients asking me “Why does my puppy do this crazy behavior? My puppy literally goes berserk for five to ten minutes every night. He turns into a lunatic, spinning in circles then racing around the house bouncing off all the walls and furniture. He barks very loudly, bouncing back and forth trying to engage in play. He tries to play bite and pull on the kid’s clothes or me. He even pulls the kitchen towels off the kitchen counter. He is completely unruly then he just collapses. What am I doing wrong? Is my puppy crazy?” Technically speaking, the “zoomies” are known as FRAP (Frenetic Random Activity Periods). FRAPs are fairly predictable occurrences that can happen to puppies or dogs in the mornings, but mostly at night. As puppies mature the crazies tend to decrease. An older dog can revert to their puppy-self for a few minutes right after bathing him; just enjoy the show. Recently I was doing private training at a first time dog owner’s beautiful home. They had a gorgeous 15 week old female Lab puppy. During the training session the puppy went into
FRAP mode. I held my laughter even though it was difficult. The puppy began bolting around the big house in gigantic loops through the dining room, thru the kitchen, foyer and then into the living room. Then the two kids were trying to catch her which added to the drama. Suddenly she stopped and proceeded to play tug-of-war with the 30-foot high drapes with all her puppy might. Somebody could have seriously gotten hurt if that came crashing down. Of course everybody was franticly looking at me to make her stop. I grabbed some toys and started throwing them around for her to chase trying to redirect her away from the drapes until she finally settled. If you know FRAP happens at a predictable time of day, ideally encourage him burn off steam in a safe outdoor area. If you can’t make sure you’ve safely puppy proofed your home. To avoid the show try playing a vigorous game of fetch or take your puppy for a walk or swim before the witching hour happens. Offering good chew toys or stuffed food puzzles can help take the edge off your crazy puppy antics. A happy puppy is a joy to watch! Submitted my Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA owner and trainer of Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC Quakertown, PA
Adoptable Pets
Bucks Co. SPCA
Meet Kiya!
I’m an 8 year old Rottweiler. I weigh about 70 pounds. I am a friendly and outgoing lady. I am slow to make friends with people I meet. I love to lean my body into yours for all the petting and attention you can give me. Once I get to know you I’m just a big teddy bear that loves to cuddle. I love to run and play fetch with a tennis ball. Recommended with children around 6-8 years of age. I enjoy playing with other dogs around my size and energy in play group. I can live with cats with some training and supervision.
Kiya
Meet Monty!
Monty is an 11 year old neutered male. This quiet older gentleman would love to find a new home with you. He stays away from other cats and has not been around dogs. Monty would be best in a quiet home with older children. He is litter box trained and tested negative for feline leukemia. Meet us at the Bucks County SPCA’s Upper Bucks Shelter, 60 Reservoir Road, Quakertown. Call 267.347.4674 or visit www. bcspca.org.
Monty
Harley’s Haven
Meet Abby!
Poor Abby is still looking for her forever home! Abby is an older girl, who just needs a mellow, loving home, to give her a chance. She is a maltese/westie mix, who is about 1011 years old. Please don’t let her age deter you! She is a sweet and wonderful girl, with a lot of love left to give! Call us today to meet this little lady!
Abby
Meet Bambino!
I can’t believe Bambino is still looking! Bambino is a man’s dog....he loves to hang out, go for walks, chew a bone - he would be the best companion while you work on your car in your garage! Don’t get me wrong, he also loves kids - they can walk him, climb on him, and all he wants to do is give them a kiss and waits for more love! Please help us find this handsome american bulldog/mix his forever home! These adorable pups are available for adoption through Harley’s Haven. Call 215-527-7432 to arrange to meet them.
Bambino
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Did you know?
these American Flag & Flag Day facts?
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress established an official flag for the new nation. “Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” Francis Scott Key was so inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying over Baltimore’s Fort McHenry after a British bombardment that he wrote the poem, “Defense of Fort McHenry” on Sept. 14, 1814. It is now known as “The Star Spangled Banner” and officially became our national anthem in 1931. In 1892 James Upham and Francis Bellamy wrote The Pledge of Allegiance which was published in a magazine called The Youth’s Companion. It was first recited by students 400 years after Columbus’ arrival in the Americas. The Flag Act of 1818 states that a star be added for any new State on the Fourth of July following that State’s admission. Flag Day was first observed in 1877, the 100th anniversary of our official new flag. Congress passed the National Flag Day Bill on August 3, 1949, during President Harry Truman’s administration. In 1983 the world’s largest flag was displayed in Washington D.C. It measured 411 ft x 210 ft and weighed 7 tons. Each star mea-
sured 13 ft across. The National Museum of American History has taken care to preserve the original 1814 flag that survived the 25-hour shelling of Fort McHenry in Baltimore. It is stored at a 10-degree angle in a low-oxygen, filtered light chamber. The U.S. flag is flown 24 hours a day in the following locations: 1. Fort McHenry, Baltimore 2. Flag House Square, Baltimore 3. U.S. Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima), Arlington, VA 4. On the Green of the Town of Lexington, MA 5. White House, Washington D.C. 6. United States customs ports of entry 7. National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge State Park, PA. In 1909 Robert Peary placed an American flag, sewn by his wife, at the North Pole. In 1963 Barry Bishop placed an American flag on top of Mount Everest. In July 1969 Neil Armstrong placed an American flag on the moon. Six more flags were placed during each landing of the Apollo program. No one knows for sure who designed the U.S. flag or who created the first one. A seamstress named Betsy Ross or Francis Hopkinson, a New Jersey delegate to the Continental Congress?
Q’town Edible Arrangements to Celebrate Opening with Giveaways, Ribbon Cutting Edible Arrangements has opened a new location at 582 S. West End Blvd (Route 309) in Quakertown and will celebrate will celebrate Saturday, June 13 with a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at 10 AM. The first 50 people to show up will receive
a special gift. (Spoiler alert: You can eat it!) There will also be a free raffle to win one of three Edible Arrangements baskets. Call 215-536-1298 for information. Hope to see you all there!
Big Changes Coming to your Medicare Card
Medicare has announced the discontinuation of the use of Social Security numbers on Medicare cards. Identity theft of social security numbers is rampant, and the idea of helping to correct this is a major step forward. And…many authorities had been calling for the change for over a decade. $320 million will be used over four years to pay for the change. The money will come from Medicare trust funds. Social Security numbers have become a treasure trove for identity theft, and with all the data breaches recently, the matter has become even worse. The new program will be implemented over a total of eight years. Strange thing, but Medicare has up to four years to start issuing cards with new identifiers—for new enrollees—which number, as you know, nearly four million a year for the next fifteen years. Four years! Why should it take that long to develop a new system?…for something Medicare should have been preparing for over the
last ten years. Then, existing Medicare Beneficiaries will not get new card numbers until the four years after that! They have four more years to reissue cards held by current beneficiaries. They intend to replace the Social Security number with ‘a randomly generated Medicare beneficiary identifier,’ but the details are still being worked out. So perhaps we should consider the old US Army slogan, “Hurry up and wait.” Above all, I guess we shouldn’t complain, because at least the wheels are now turning, even if there is some gravel in the gears. Also, the Annual Enrollment Period is October 15th to December 7th. This is when changes can be made to your Part D Drug Plan or your Medicare Advantage Plan for 2016. If you would like to discuss possibilities for such changes, please call our office. Howard Peck is the owner of ‘Senior Insurance Solutions’ based in Green Lane PA. He’s a Pennsylvania Licensed Insurance Broker who specializes in all things Medicare. He can be reached at 267-923-528 and hnpeck@comcast.net
NO BULLying Run Set to Raise Awareness, Funds The National Education Association reports that 160,000 children miss school each day out of fear of being bullied, 71% of students report incidents of bullying as a problem at school, and 43% of youth report that they have experienced some form of cyber bullying in the last year. Bucks County is not immune to the problems of bullying. Network of Victim Assistance’s 3rd Annual 5-mile NO BULLying Run and 1-mile Fun Run, sponsored by First Federal of Bucks County, are set for Saturday, June 13, at Doylestown Township’s Central Park. NOVA’s goal is to grab attention for the effects and consequences of bullying on our young people and our communities, as well as to raise funds to combat bullying through community prevention education initiatives. The morning event, for runners as well as families, includes kid-friendly activities such as arts and crafts, face painting and story-telling, live entertainment, silent auctions and raffles. The Fun Run sets off at 8:00am; the 5-mile race begins at 8:30am. Following the race are an awards ceremony and raffle drawings. Register for either run at www.eventsprout. com/register/nobullying5miler or starting at 7:30am on race day. Through June 9, fees for the 5-mile race are $25/person for individu-
als, $20/person for teams of 5 or more, and the 1-mile Fun Run is $10/person. After June 9, all fees increase $5. All 5-mile runners receive a race t-shirt. For more information: mandy@NOVABucks.org or 215.343.6543. “Don’t think of bullying as simply a harmless action that is just part of the growing-up process – it’s not,” says Mandy Mundy, director of education and training at NOVA. “Together we want to make a statement that every person deserves to feel safe and happy, and that bullying will not be tolerated.” Proceeds from the event benefit NOVA’s Prevention Education initiatives, which deliver school-age programs on bullying prevention and intervention in local schools. For more than two decades, NOVA has focused a large part of its violence prevention education, workshops, assertiveness training, counseling, advocacy, referrals and support toward putting a halt to bullying and helping bullying victims heal. “In order to end bullying, we believe an entire community must work together to develop a solution,” says Mundy. “By uniting, engaging and educating teachers, parents, students and professionals in the community to prevent bullying, we are making an impact.”
Everence Financial Advisor Jeffrey Godshall Joins Rockhill Mennonite Community Board Jeffrey Godshall, a certified financial planner and trust and financial advisor with Everence Financial Advisors in Souderton, was recently appointed to the Rockhill Mennonite Community board of directors for a three year term. “I am excited and honored to serve on the Rockhill Mennonite Community board,” said Godshall. “I strongly believe in the mission of the organization, to provide compassionate care for its residents centered in God’s love, as well as supporting our Mennonite Church-affiliated organizations.” Through Everence, a faith-focused financial services organization providing a range of financial, insurance and charitable services, Godshall helps individuals and institutions throughout eastern Pennsylvania integrate their faith and finances. He graduated from Philadelphia University with a degree in accounting and holds his Series 65 securities license. Godshall is also licensed in accident, health and life insurances and fixed annuities. He serves on his church’s finance commission and is the past treasurer and a current
board member of the Mennonite Historians of Eastern Pennsylvania. About Rockhill Mennonite Community: Situated on 44 picturesque acres in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Rockhill Mennonite Community has been providing compassionate services for 80 years. A full continuum of care includes 208 Residential Living residences, 53 Personal Care residences, a 90-bed Health Care Center, and Adult Day Services. All of these services are provided under one roof, which permits changing needs to be met by professional, caring staff. For more information, call 215-257-2751 or visit www.rockhillmennonite.org. About Everence: Everence helps individuals, organizations and congregations integrate finances with faith through a national team of advisors and representatives. Everence offers banking, insurance and financial services with community benefits and stewardship education. Everence is a ministry of Mennonite Church USA and other churches. Visit www. everence.com/souderton or call 215-703-0111 to learn more.
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MAY/J U N E 2015
Artists Appreciated
QCHS show displays po ery, pain ngs, pictorials in cyber commons
By RYAN CHINNI Paw Prints Reporter
Photos by A.J. Cantele
A papier mache elephant head and tusks stares down passersby between the cyber lounge and the media room during the art show. Senior artists Quincy Rogers and Mason Kooker created it. Top right, Kassidee Andrews’ ceramic face mug stands agape.
Over the weekend of May 15 QCHS hosted its annual art show in the new cyber commons. Students from all over the district ranging from grades 1-12 had their artwork on display. “This is a great opportunity for the younger kids. It’s good for them to get their art work on display now so that they get hooked on it early on,” said art teacher Laurie Stoudt. QCHS Principal Finnerty, who succeeded Mr. Stone as principal star ng in the 2013-2014 school year, first suggested the art show. Along with ge翿� ng the community more involved, Mr. Finnerty hopes to strengthen the community to give the best overall experience to the students. The art show looks to be another building block for this dream scenario. The community art show could not have come at a be er me; Quakertown’s annual play was hosted over the same weekend as the art show, which helped draw out more community members who were delighted to experience a cultural double dip with the hit play, “Anything Goes.” “It was really just logis cs; it worked out in that we were able to host the art show at the same me the play was going on,” said Mrs. Stoudt. “So when people came in for See CREATIVITY p. 2
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PawPrints
MAY/JUNE
Boys Volleyball Best Season In At Least 15 By A.J. CANTELE Paw Prints Reporter
Photo courtesy of Nick Wesley
Junior Mike Dierolf (9) slams the ball for a kill in a match for the Panthers.
Crea vity counts in Quakertown Con nued from p. 1 the play they were able to see all the artwork.” During this semester the Quakertown Art program received a plethora of students, many returning for a second class, the total number of high school students came to a whopping 125. With an annual school popula on of roughly 1,300 the school had nearly 1/10 of its students par cipa ng in the art program. This allowed for a large sample size to choose from, all students from not only this semester but also previous semesters had their work on display. Not to men on students from grades 1-8 had dozens of pieces on display. The annual art show looks to be a spring me staple, as the popula on of those visi ng only con nues to rise. The exposure given to students pays dividends for their experience and their confidence as well. Numerous students at the high school intend to major in art a�er high school. With many outgoing students the art department hopes to have poten al incoming art majors. The outcome of the art show makes that look like a reality opposed to a dream. The art show seems to be like a promising staple to future QCHS classes due to its rising success. The community looks to maintain the popularity of the art show and even have an increase in years forward. “I made a shield bug that had shades of red and brown on the bug and blue and green on the background of the art piece,” stated QCHS Junior Mitchell VanDerbeek.
The Quakertown boys’ volleyball team had a breakthrough season, ending with a 15-5 record, falling to William Tennent in the playoffs for the second straight year. The Panthers fell two games shy of the state tournament. The 2015 season appeared to be a virtual carryover from the 2014 year a�er losing only one senior. At the start of the season the Panthers took off with a big victory over Tennent—who had eliminated them from the District One playoffs in 2014—in a regular-season clash. That propelled the team to great heights, which culminated in the playoffs. Playing Abington in its playoff opener, Quakertown won three out of the four games, star ng strong with a match victory of 25 16. They dropped Game 2 25-22, but the boys finished the game strong with two consecu ve victories with final scores of 29-27, and 25-15. The game was led by 6-foot-6 senior Dylan Flor, who had 17 kills, not to be outdone by junior Mike Dierolf, who had 8 kills and 10 digs, and with huge support from se er Xavier Villaneuva, who had 37 assists. Xavier “Weapon X” Villanueva says that they key to the team’s success was its hard work both on and off the court. According to Villanueva, most of the team swims compe vely for Quakertown, including the Dierolf brothers, Mike and Zack. Also in the summer the whole team plays for mul ple clubs including a one with their rival Pennridge. Villaneuva is the floor captain of boys volleyball, but he says that the veteran team required minimal authority. The journey to the best season for Quakertown in 15 years started in the current seniors’ sophomore year in which they finished 0-16. In the team’s following season a tremendous amount work went into improving the cohesion, which was reflected in the end of the season ending with an 8-8 record. This past season, the Panthers played in two tournaments: the Christopher Dock Invita onal, and the Eastern Red Rover Tournament, both of which ended with tles. Described as one of the most memorable games of the season, the big win over Abington was the first in a string of victories for the Panthers in the District championships. Leaving the Quakertown program a�er this season to go play on the college level are Flor and Nick Wesley, who will be a ending Kean College and Lancaster Bible College, respec vely. Team members site the Senior Night as one of the most memorable parts of their season. During the celebra on players received awards and recogni on for their hard work during the season. For Coach Snyder his most memorable moments are the victories during the tournaments along with the, “big first round win over Abington.” Coach Snyder says the way he coached the boys was by playing to their strengths and not trying to “make them fit certain molds” but instead formed his team around each player’s individual strong suit. This apparently worked really well because according to Snyder, this was the “best season since I started coaching, and I have been coaching for 10 years.” Finishing the season, the team had four All-League players including Flor, Villanueva, Coulton Terry, and Lucas Schan. The whole team contributed to what ended up being one of the best seasons in recent memory.
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Did you know? It was while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909 that the idea of Father’s Day struck Spokane, Washington resident Sonora Dodd. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart, a widowed farmer who singlehandedly raised six kids. The first Father’s Day celebration was in Spokane on June 19, 1910, the month of her father’s birth. Sonora Dodd is known as ‘the mother of Father’s Day.’
Calories by the Numbers
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Did you know? A.A. Milne created Winnie the Pooh for his son, Christopher Robin. Pooh was based on Robin’s teddy bear, Edward, a gift Christopher had received for his first birthday, and on their father/son visits to the London Zoo, where the bear named Winnie was Christopher’s favorite. Pooh comes from the name of Christopher’s pet swan (of course).
What is your goal when you go to the gym? To workout hard and burn those pesky extra calories, Right? But are you one of the many people who only look at how many calories you are burning during your exercise? I have seen many programs out there that claim to burn lots of calories during the work out. Like “Do you want to burn 1000 calories during your workout, come to (insert any cardio class) today!!!” Ok, so I just want to say, since last month I also talked negatively about cardio workouts, I am not against cardio. In fact, if that’s what it takes to get you off the couch and get moving then great!! Every program has its place, BUT if you want your efforts and money spent to be effective; listen up. Let’s get back to the numbers. Aerobic exercise (running, biking, swimming, dance, etc.) can burn a high amount of calories during the exercise. In fact the range of caloric use is anywhere from 350-1000 depending on exercise and intensity. Anaerobic exercise (Heavy weight lifting) and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) can burn about 200-600 during the exercise. Based on these numbers, I can see why most people think aerobic is so much better. But what you have been told is wrong!! Yes I said it. It’s wrong! This is where I get a little scientific so stay with me. Aerobic exercise uses a high amount of calories during the workout because you are demanding your muscles to work. But you also are taking in extra oxygen to keep up with this demand. (is why you breath heavy) When oxygen gets low you slow down so you can catch your breath taking in more oxygen. This cycle continues thru the exercise. You can’t reach an oxygen debt with aerobic exercise very well if at all because you are constantly taking in extra oxygen. WHAT!! What’s an oxygen debt!?? I don’t want to be in more debt. Relax; this kind of DEBT is a good debt to have. In anaerobic exercise (when done correctly) you push your muscles and heart rate to a point where you become depleted of oxygen and your body has to work hard to restore it. Yet you don’t trigger
the same heavy breathing effect. It is known as Excess Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption or EPOC for short. Let’s use the credit card scenario again. When you buy something with cash, the exchange is made and it’s over. It is instant and when it’s done it’s done. Likewise to cash, when you do your cardio you are burning all those calories there and now. When you are done, guess what, the caloric burn stops. Now if you use a credit card, your payment goes on the card (makes it easier to buy) and now you have a debt that takes more time to pay off and ends up costing more after interest is applied. Then like a credit card, an anaerobic program’s caloric burn is not going to stop right away. Why? We are aiming to put you into oxygen debt. As your body returns to “normal” or homeostasis, it is trying to return your oxygen levels to normal as well. In doing this it consumes calories while restoring oxygen levels. It is not certain how long this EPOC effect works for but it is estimated it can last anywhere from a few hours up to and beyond 48 hours. Say you only burn 450 calories for your heavy lifting program and the potential is there to burn for another 24 hours. If you only burned only an extra 50 calories an hour for the next 24 hours you have just taken a 450 calorie workout and turned it into a 1650 calorie workout. Now wouldn’t you rather burn more calories over a longer period of time? We want your metabolism to burn more calories longer. Not just for 30 minutes during your, let’s say... spin class. Just remember, if you want to do a 5k or marathon, then train cardio and endurance for sure. But if you want a faster metabolism to make fat loss easier, let’s get you to that EPOC state every time. Your type of training will be determined by your goals. And your results will be determined by knowing how to reach those goals. Corbin Williams, NPTI-CPT is a Certified Strength, Conditioning, and Nutrition Coach Corbin owns of GetReal Training, LLC at 2501 Bethlehem Pike, Hatfield PA and can be reached at GetRealTraining.net and at 215-416-5757.
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Quakertown Alive! Installs New Fountain at Triangle Park
(left-right) The Executive Committee of Quakertown Alive! Paul Rose, Scott Orzehoski, Cheri Freeh,
Naomi Naylor, Jann Paulovitz, Mary Ann Smith, Mike Cygan, Nick Bianchini photo by michele buono
Tiny Tots Learn About Community Awareness, Helpers
The children of Tiny Tots Learning Center Inc. have been learning about Community Awareness and Community Helpers this month. Springfield Twsp. Police Dept and the Upper Bucks Regional EMS had stopped by for a visit and lesson with the children. Our Pre-K Classroom visited Hausman’s Fruit Farm to learn about farming and the children planted their own Sunflower to take with them.
Hidden Meadows Soup Sale Benefits Alzheimer’s Association Soup as a comfort food took on new meaning as the staff and families at Hidden Meadows on the Ridge in Sellersville sold over 427 quarts of soup this year to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Julie Thomas from the local Delaware Valley chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association picked up a check for $2155 thanks to our campus-wide efforts to raise funds for the cause. She explained that the donation would support local efforts on research, advocacy and family education in the area of dementia care. Our fund-raising campaign required the effort of many vol-
unteers who cooked, labeled, promoted and delivered soup throughout the winter months. Big thanks to Tim Albertson, Culinary Service Director, who spearheaded the production of a variety of delightful soups. The campaigns’ success included participation from 3 local physicians’ offices and Grand View Hospital maternity. Hidden Meadows which offers a newly opened memory care residence looks forward to continuing our partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. Together we can make a difference.
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(above left) The Rev. Axel Kaegler, pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown in Milford Township shares a light moment with Jimmy Williams, senior associate director of admission at Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, during “College Night,” featuring Lutheran colleges and universities May 18 at the church. St. John’s hosted the fair for area high school students who spoke with representatives of: Muhlenberg College, Allentown; Roanoke College, Salem, Va.; Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa.; Wagner College, Staten Island, N.Y.; and Wittenberg. (above right) Courtney McHenry, an admissions counselor with Roanoke College, Salem, Va., speaks with Cole Bedeaux, a junior at Pennridge High School, Perkasie submitted photos