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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2014

What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?

NOVEMBER

Adopt a Senior Pet Month

November 1

Richter Mobile Shredding Event at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 12pm-2pm, Free!

201 Station Rd, Qtown, 215-536-4115 Reading Goes To The Dogs, 2pm-3:30pm, kids are invited to wear a costume and read to certified therapy dogs, Bucks Co Free Library, 401 W Mill St, Quakertown, 215-536-3306 Craft/Flea Market 9am-2pm at Green Lane Fire Co, Main St in Green Lane.

Info:215-679-5872 Dublin Fire Co Soup Day, call today ONLY at 9am-11am to order, $6/qt, eat-in also avail. $5.00, info at 215-249-9242 Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner, 4pm-7pm or sold out, Community Fire Co, 333 Delaware Rd, Riegelsville. $10/adult, $5/ages 6-12, $10.50/ takeout, 610-749-2737 or 484-614-0897 All-U-Can-Eat Hot Roast Beef Sandwich Dinner, 4pm-7pm, $9, Zion Hill Lutheran, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill, 215-538-7911 Spaghetti Dinner 4pm-6:30pm at Friedens Lutheran, 2451 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley. Buffet style, $8/adults, $4/ages 4-12, free under 4 Lions Club Hoagie Sale 9am-12noon or sold out. $5 ea. Two QNB locations in Quakertown: (3rd & W Broad) and (Rte 309 & Mill Rd) Vendor Craft Show/Bake Sale at Telford VFW Post 5308, 395 W Broad St, Telford, 9am-1pm Ham & Roast Beef Supper 4pm-7pm, Lower Saucon UCC, 1375 Third Ave, Hellertown. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, tkts: call 610-838-8821 Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner 4pm-7pm, St. Peter’s Tohickon UCC, 1071 Old Bethlehem Rd, Perkasie. Basket raffle, tkts: $11/adults, $6/ages 5-12, take-out avail. 215-257-4633 Halloween Dance Costume Party 7pm11pm, American Legion Post 242, 610 E Broad St, Quakertown. $5 donation at door, DJ, food, Chinese Auction, 215-538-0747

November 1 & 2

5th Annual Haunted Firehouse at Richlandtown Fire Co, 125 S Main St. (Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm) (Sun 5:30pm-8:30pm), free!

SERVV Sale (Sat 4pm-7pm) (Sun 10:30am2pm) Lower Saucon UCC, 1375 Third Ave, Hellertown. Handcrafts from around the world, more info at 610-838-8821

November 2 Daylight Saving Time Ends (turn clocks back 1 hour)

Breakfast 8am-1pm at Springtown Fire Co, 3010 Rte 212, Springtown. $7/adults, $4/ages 5-8, free 4 & under Breakfast 8am-12noon at American Legion Post 255 Auxiliary, 75 N Main St, Sellersville. $5 donation, entrance at rear of parking lot, 215-257-9801 Bag ‘N Basket Bingo, open 12noon at Faith UCC, 5992 Rte 378, Center Valley. $20/tkt, lunch avail. Tkts: 610-282-1552 or 610-282-3939 Longaberger/Bradley/Coach/Kors

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& Raffles, open 11:30am, Leithsville Social Hall, 1995 Leithsville Rd, Hellertown, tkt info at 610-838-0328 Penny Party, 1:30pm, $2/number, St. Luke’s Church, 20 Church Rd, Hellertown, info: 610-838-0897 Harmenaires Quartet, 2pm at East Rockhill Chapel Homecoming Service, 3364 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown, free-will offering Raffling for a Cure, 4pm-8pm sponsored

by Relay for Life, raffle baskets, apple dumplings, etc. Emil’s Restaurant, 1710 N Ridge Rd, Perkasie

November 3

Perkasie Truck Mirror Firm, 6:30pm.

History of Delbar Products (1946-2008), Dinner mtg of Perkasie Histor. Soc. $12, guests welcome, must register: 215-721-4497, perkasiehistory.org

November 7

“Do Bees Hibernate?” 12:30pm at Encore Experiences, 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, 215-256-6900 Dance w/Gary Dee, at Generations of Indian Valley, 7pm-10pm, live music & snacks at intermission, open to public, $10/door. 259 N Second St, Souderton, 215-723-5841 Coach/Kate Spade Purse Bingo, open 6pm, St. Isidore Gym, 603 W Broad St, Quakertown.

BYOB. Adv. tkt/$30, at door/$35. Call 267-733-2347 or 215-500-6281

November 7 & 8

Rummage Sale at Christ Lutheran, 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville. (Fri 10am-7pm) (Sat 10am-3pm) 1/2-price room upstairs, $3/Bag Sale all day Saturday, food avail, 215-536-3193, Christselca@verizon.net Holiday Bazaar (Fri 9am-6pm) (Sat 9am3pm) at Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 W Summit St, Souderton, our famous oyster stew, crafters, baked goods Ten Thousand Villages Intl Crafts Festival at Upper Milford Mennonite, 6450 Kings Hwy South, Zionsville (Fri 12noon-8pm) (Sat 8am4pm), 610-966-2733 or ummchurch.org Book Sale at Bucks Co Free Library, 401 W Mill St, Quakertown (Fri 10am-4pm) (Sat 2pm-4pm, bag sale)

November 8

of sales go to Pennridge HS Lady Rams

Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast w/ Sen. Mensch & Brig. Gen. Timothy Hilty, 8am-10:30am at Upper Perkiomen HS, Two Walt Rd, Pennsburg. Regis.7:45am, info/reserve: 215-541-2388

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Lady Rams Basketball Fundraiser, 5pm-9pm at The Perk, 501 E Walnut St, Perkasie.10%

November 3 to 12 Fall Fine Art/Craft Show (95+ artisans), at Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown. ($4 adm.covers all 9 days), food avail, daily hours info: 610-869-4444

November 4 – Election Day Annual Election Day Bazaar, 10am-2pm at MorningStar Moravian Church, 234 S Main St, Coopersburg. Lunch 11am-1pm. Jewelry, candy, white elephants, baked goods, etc.

Pumpkin Festival (free) 10am-3pm at Christ Lutheran, One Luther Ln, Trumbauersville.

Games, prizes, pumpkin carving, painting, food avail for purchase, 215-536-3193, Christselca@verizon.net Fall Craft Fair 10am-3pm at Pennridge Community Ctr, Rtes 113 & 152, Silverdale. $25/space, contact Vivian at snugglebaby@comcast.net or 215-453-7564 Longaberger/Vera Bradley Bingo, open 12noon, at Dewey Fire Co Social Hall, 502 Durham St, Hellertown, Tkts/info: 610-554-8456 or 484-851-3154 30th Holiday Craft Show, 9am-3pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. food avail., bring a letter for Santa’s Box, drawing for $150 gift certif. Steamboat Motel ($1/ea or $5/6), info: 215-249-9242.

Annual Penny Auction, open 5pm, Souderton Firehouse, 266 N 2nd St, Souderton.

Refreshmts, autographed sports items, game tkts, lots of prizes. Info: Mary 215-721-3167 47th Annual Sweet Swap, (swap unopened candy to send to Troops), 2:30pm-4pm at Summit Medical, 920 Lawn Ave, Sellersville.

Details at 215-453-6630 Roast Beef & Ham Dinner (family style) 4pm-8pm at Trinity UCC, Rte 212, Pleasant Valley, $12/adults, $5.50/ages 6-12, take-outs $1 extra, 610-346-7114 Pasta Dinner/Silent Auction/Bake Sale (Boy Scouts) 4pm-7pm at Trinity Lutheran “Yerger Bldg” off of Hellertown Ave, Qtwn. Tkts: $8/age 11+, $5/age 3-10. Amy:215-536-7434 Annual Craft Fair 9am-3pm at Sellersville Firehouse, 2 N Main St. Santa visits 11am1pm, light lunch, raffles, handmade crafts sold, more info at 215-258-5222

November 8 & 9

Quakertown Farmers Mkt collecting spare change for USO Phone Card Program to help overseas service people stay in touch w/loved ones. Mkt Office@exit 4 & Dept 353A from 11am-3pm, 201 Station Rd, 215-536-4115

November 9

Buffet Breakfast 8am-1pm at Silverdale Fire Co, 111 W Main St, Silverdale. $7/adults, $4/ ages 6-12, under 6 free 2nd Flu Shot Clinic at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, Rite Aid Techs at Dept 353A, exit 10 from 11am-3pm. Bring health insurance ID card, most insurance plans cover flu shots. 201 Station Rd, 215-536-4115 “Civil War Secrets &Spies” Open House 1:30pm-4pm (presentation 2pm) at HartzelStrassburger Homestead, 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pk, Sellersville, free adm., donations welcome, 267-614-9174

Flintknapping for Adults Workshop, 1pm3pm at Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd, Allentown. Info/regis: 610-7972121 or info@museumofindianculture.org

November 9

Last Chance Ranch Holiday Event , 12pm - 4pm at Richlandtown Fire House, 125 South Main Street, Richlandtown, Pictures with Santa (Kids & Pets!), holiday shopping with Thirty-One and Tastefully Simple. Food, baked goods, and basket auction! FREE admission. Info: (215) 538-2510 Zumbathon for LCR at Work Out Plus, Route 309 Quakertown. Info: (215) 538-2510 $10 to participate, tickets sold at the door!

Basket auction with awesome prizes, LCR merchandise and more!

November 10

Hoagie Sale at Trumbauersville Fire Co No 1, advance orders due Wed before, $5.25$5.75. To order/info: call Kim 215-536-1998, bucks58fire.com Bingo at UB Activity Ctr, door & kitchen open 5:30pm, Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Qtwn, 215-536-3066 Historical Sites, 7pm at West Rockhill Hist.

Soc. meeting at Township Bldg, 1028 Ridge Rd, Sellersville, guest speaker: Shelby Splain, all welcome.

November 11 November 12

Veterans Day

Free Seminar for Veterans: How VA Benefits May Apply to Future Care Expenses.

3pm & 6pm, rsvp by 11/10. Hidden Meadows, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville. Questions?

215-257-6701 or stop in.

Thanksgiving Party w/Dale Sine, $12 buffet/party at 11:30pm (sign up by 11/5), $6 party only at 12:30pm, UB Activity Ctr, Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Qtwn, 215-536-3066

November 13

Citizens for Constitutional Government meeting 7pm, CFC bldg., 4000 AM Dr, Quakertown. “Free Exercise of Religion” shown, Speaker: Marianne Davies update on illegal immigration. http://ccg-pa.org Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner 4:30pm-7pm or sold out, $9/adults, $5/ages 6-12, $9.50/ take-outs, Lower Milford Twp Fire Company, 1601 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg

November 14

2nd annual Hope For Stacey Comedy Night hosted by Jimmy Carroll, doors open 7pm, showtime 8pm-10pm, $20, reservations: Chris 267-374-0732 Harvest Dinner Dance (music by The Blue Notes) at Pennridge Commun. Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie, Call 215-453-7027 for details Family Bingo Night, open 5:30pm, St. Andrew’s Lutheran, 20 Dill Ave, Perkasie. $10/adults, $5/ages 5-12, free under 5. Adv. tkts suggested at pennridgefish.org, info at pennridgefishfundraising@aol.com Veterans’ Expo, 10am-3pm at Albert R Atkinson, Jr., American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. Call Post for details Star Party Campfire Program, 7:30pm, $5/adults, $3/ages 4-12, reservations requested. Nature Ctr, 501 Churchville Ln, churchvillenaturecenter.org or 215-357-4005

November 15

Notice: Upper Bucks Senior Center has changed its Flea Market date from November 15 to December 6, info: 215-536-3066 Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner, 4pm-7pm,St. John’s Lutheran, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown (GPS Quakertown), $9/ adults, $5/ages 6-11, free 1-5, takeout avail.

215-536-0734, stjohnsofspinnerstown.org UBACE Battle of the Bands at McCoole’s, Quakertown. Cash prizes, go to ubace.org 58th Holiday Fair by Woman’s Club of Indian Valley, 9am-3pm, info: 215-723-6223 or soudhcf@yahoo.com Music Fiddling Event (open 7pm) at Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse, 320 W Chestnut St, Perkasie. $12/adult, $6/age 13+, free 12 & under, desserts/drinks avail. perkmenno.net, 215-723-2010 Wes Combs & the Pine Valley Rhythm Jumpers performs 8:30pm at Coopersburg Fire Co, 13 S Main St, Coopersburg, 610-282-1610 Holiday Bazaar & Flea Mkt 4pm-8pm at Pennridge North Middle Sch, 1500 N Fifth St, Perkasie. Vendor space, food & clothing donations, 908-902-9913, Pennridgecn@gmail.com

November 2014 • Upper Bucks Free Press • Ham Dinner w/raisin sauce, 4:30pm-7pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, Qtown, $9/adults, $4/ages 4-10, take-out available, 215-536-4992 Beef & Beer & More, 6pm-10pm at Haycock Fire Co, 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown, tkts: $20, 2@$35, $6/kids 13 & under, Dawn 267-733-2456 or dlkline4@verizon.net

November 15 & 16 & 23

Keystone N-Trak Model Railroad Open House, 11am-4pm each day at Dublin TEC Center, Suite 216, Rear Entrance, 123 N Main St (Rt 313), Dublin, PA

November 16

“A Veteran Recalls the Battle of the Bulge,” Dec 16, 1944-Jan 25, 1945”- 2pm, no charge, Springfield Twp Histor. Soc. Church Sch. at 2165, Rte 212, Pleasant Valley (GPS Coopersburg), 484-308-1510 Make A Joyful Noise Concert, 3:30pm at Christ UCC, 101 N Main St, Trumbauersville.

Lots of music & singing, free-will offering.

Basket Bingo, open 12noon at Quakertown Fire Co, 5th & Broad Sts, 215-538-7984, food available Breakfast 8am-12noon at Community Fire Co, 333 Delaware Rd, Riegelsville, 610-749-2737

November 18

17th Lions Club Bingo Event (baskets, pottery, purses), doors open 6pm at St. Isidore’s School in Quakertown, $20/tkt includes games, prizes, hotdog & drink. Info: 215-536-5016 Neighbor to Neighbor Medicare Advantage Event at Pennridge Senior Ctr in Perkasie, details at 1-800-591-5578

November 20

Local Artisans Holiday Show & Sale 4pm8pm at McCooles, 10 S Main St, Quakertown, 215-538-1776 Neighbor to Neighbor Medicare Advantage Event at Indian Valley Public Library in Telford, details at 1-800-591-5578

November 21

Friday Night Dance w/King Henry, 7pm10pm, $10 at door, snacks & drinks provided.

UB Activity Ctr, Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Qtwn, 215-536-3066

November 22

St. Jude Give Thanks Walk (66 communities nationwide taking part to defeat childhood cancer), sign up today at stjude.org/walk.

Annual Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade begins 1pm, “Childhood Memories”- Lansdale.org

November 23

Sunday Breakfast 8am-12noon at Lower Milford Twp Fire Co, 1601 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, $8/adults, $4/ages 4-12, free under 4. Military, fire workers, police, EMT, ask for your $1 discount!

November 25

Covered Dish Membership Mtg 11:30pm, bring a dish & enjoy fellowship w/other members. UB Activity Ctr, Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Qtwn, 215-536-3066

November 27

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 28

Grand Opening, LCR Thrift & Outlet Store, 201 South 3rd Street, Coopersburg, Info: (215) 538-2510

November 28 & 29

44th Annual Belsnickel Craft Show,140 artisans (Fri 11am-6pm) (Sat 10am-4pm), Boyertown HS, Fourth & Monroe Sts, Boyertown, $5/age 12+, free under 12 w/adult. 610-845-2781 or 610-754-9337

November 29

Springfield Twp Histor. Soc. Church School Open House 9:30am-12noon, 2165 Rte 212 in Pleasant Valley (GPS Coopersburg), historic artifacts, photos, etc., refreshmts, info: Tom 484-308-1510 Holiday Craft Show 9am-2pm at St. Philip Neri in Pennsburg. Info: 215-679-5339

December 3

31st Annual Festival of Lights 7pm at Grand View Hosp. Main Lobby, Sellersville. Make contribution to honor someone or something.

Info at Grand View Hosp. Aux 215-453-4381 Neighbor to Neighbor Medicare Advantage Event at UBYMCA in Quakertown, details at 1-800-591-5578

December 5

Tree Lighting Festival, 5:30pm-8pm, Triangle Parking Lot, Broad St, Quakertown.

Ice sculpting, alpacas, carolers, Santa, free snacks. 215-536-2273, Quakertownalive.com Holiday Dinner Dance (Music by Kevin Kelton Orchestra) at Pennridge Commun. Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie, details 215-453-7027

December 5 to 7

Kringle Christmas Shoppe (Fri/Sat/ Sun) at Latvian Baptist, 1142 Apple Rd, Applebachsville, free adm, live music, 30+ artisans, baked goods, etc. info & hours: 610-346-8581, Haycockhistoricalsociety.org

December 6

Flea Market 8am - 2pm (table/$10), UB Activity Ctr, Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Qtwn, 215-536-3066 Dublin Fire Co Soup Day, call today only at 9am-11am to order, $6/qt, eat-in also avail. $5, info at 215-249-9242 Christmas at the UBYMCA, 10am-1pm, Santa photos, Little Shopper’s Shop, Balloon animals, Meri the Elf, more. 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Info at 215-536-9622 x136 Breakfast w/Santa at Grand View Hosp.

Cafeteria in Sellersville, $5.50/adult, $3.50/kids 2+. (seatings at 8, 9, & 10am), info:215-453-4084 Generations 5K Reindeer Run & Walk, 8am start time, call Amy or Lisa at 215-723-5841 for participation info, astover@generationsofiv.org Perkasie Holiday Tree Lighting, 5pm-8pm, perkasieoldetowne.org Souderton Holiday Parade 11am-1pm, Tree Lighting 6pm-8pm, visit stmainst.org for info

December 7

Christmas House Tour, 3pm-7pm. A tour through beautifully decorated homes throughout Quakertown, refreshments included. Call 215-536-2273 for details.

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Early Television Last month I touched on the radio programs that we listened to when we had no TV. At the magic age of ten (1953) many things changed in my life. It was that year I received my “English Bike” as a Christmas present, as I told about in a previous article.

Earlier that year when I was still nine, my sister helped my parents purchase their first television! It was a Philco with a 17” screen.

Like the radios and car radios of the time the set had to warm up first. No “instant on” back in those days. Remember when you received instructions from your parents to unplug the TV when storm clouds first appeared in the summer?

Sunday evening church services soon gave way to The Ed Sullivan Show, and such shows as Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Stranger Than Fiction! Other shows we watched on Sunday evenings waiting for Ed Sullivan were Death Valley Days and 60 Minutes. Later Walt Disney switched their programming from Wednesday nights to Sunday evening. We watched the “Wonderful World of Disney” and witnessed the building of Disney World from the development of the swamps to monorails to the erection of the castle. Never did I realize that later on in life “Disney World” would be the destination for our honeymoon and many trips since. When the early color televisions were introduced my friend Will Cressman’s sister Helen would let us come over to watch “Bonanza” on Sunday evenings.

Friday evenings usually had us watching Sergeant Joe Friday and his various side-kicks Ben Alexander, Frank Smith, and Bill Gannon (Henry Morgan) starring in the popular series “Dragnet.” Soon after one of my dad’s radio favorites, The Life of Riley came on starring William Bendix. On Friday nights we were allowed to bring a Pepsi and some pretzels in the living room to watch these shows that went past our normal weekday bedtimes. Remember “Father Knows Best” and “Topper” featuring the distinguished gentlemen who was able to communicate with a ghost and everyone, including his wife always looked at him very strange when he talked to his invisible friend?

Early television featured Milton Berle in “Texaco Star Theater” on Wednesday nights. Also Red Skelton in many of his different character sketches. I always liked Clem Kadidlehoffer the most! My dad loved Gertrude

and Hecliff (The Seagulls). George Burns and Gracie Allen were from Vaudeville days and were enjoyed by all. Another family comedy that most enjoyed were “The Nelson’s” and later on their little boy grew up to be a teenage heartthrob – Ricky Nelson. Jackie Gleason entertained us as a New York Bus Drive with his janitor friend who always seemed to get themselves in trouble with their spouses and friends—remember “To the Moon-Alice! We were always allowed to watch “I Love Lucy” during the week even if we still were working on homework.

When we came home from school my Mom would have Kate Smith on and she regularly sang “God Bless America” and “When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain.”

If we arrived home very early (Grade School) we were entertained by Mel Torme singing his unique jazz while playing the piano. Later on a popular TV show among teens was American Bandstand and when Dick Clark became the host, the show really went zonkers. It was broadcast “Nationally” which was unusual for that era. It put Philadelphia and its suburbs on the map! We would watch to see if there was anyone we knew on Bandstand that came from Quakertown, as many students would rush down to Philadelphia right after school if tickets were available. When we were really young we would watch Willie the Worm with the mouse cartoons that basically showed an older man chasing mice around the house. We also watched Howdy Doody with Buffalo Bob. Remember Bernie the Bunyip? Sally Starr was always a favorite of mine and Sam Kile and I went to the Quakertown Hospital Lawn Fete one Friday night after school to see her in person! Sally Starr appeared locally at Sleepy Hollow Ranch from time to time. No one would admit it; but we did watch “Mickey Mouse Club” and many of us guys had a crush on “Annette.” Later on Sam and I as teenagers bucked the terrible crowd up at “Castle Gardens” in Dorney Park to see her in person.

Sam thought her mother was better looking in person that Annette was.

Time to sign off for our 50’s and 60’s remembrances of television, as we knew it.

Channels 3, 6, & 10. Sometimes we would be able to get channel 12 or WGAL channel 8 from Lancaster. My dad was always fooling around with the “Rabbit Ears” for better reception and we would luck out some evenings to catch those channels. I will have more to come on this subject in the future, as many persons our age are interested in recalling those programs from the past!

44th Annual Belsnickel Craft Show Scheduled

The 44th Annual Belsnickel Craft Show, presenting approximately 140 artisans comprised of Pennsylvania state guild members as well as local and regional juried participants, will be held on Friday, November 28 from 11 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, November 29 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All crafts for sale are hand made by artisans in the show and are not commercially manufactured or imported .

Among the traditional crafts on display will be woodworking and woodcarving, pottery, baskets, tin, papier mache folk art, dolls and doll clothing, women’s and children’s clothing, silver and gold jewelry, quilts and quilted items, dried flowers, tole painting, weaving, , clay sculpture, decorated furniture, Santas, stained glass, punched-tin art, wooden toys and Christmas items.

The show returns to the Boyertown Senior High School located at Fourth and Monroe Streets in Boyertown. Proceeds from the show fund the Boyertown Area Historical Society’s programs, maintenance of our historic building and museum,

research and genealogical library collections, and educational programs. The Library is open Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning and afternoon.

Directions: From the North and West of Boyertown, take route 73 East through Boyertown and turn left on Washington Street, turn right on Fourth Street, and left on Monroe Street. From the South, take Route 100 North exiting at Route 73 West. Go approximately three blocks to Madison Street and turn right. Turn left on Fourth Street and turn right on Monroe Street. From Philadelphia Expressway, take Route 422 to Route 100 North and exit at Route 73 West. Go to the first light and turn right on Madison Street. Turn left on Fourth Street and turn right on Monroe Street.

Free bus transportation will be provided from major parking locations to show location.

Refreshments will be available. Admission is $5.00; children under 12 years of age are admitted free, if accompanied by an adult. Location is handicapped accessible.

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1 The crew from Spor’s General Store in Trumbauersville pleased the crowd with their culinary offerings at this year’s Upper Bucks Foodie event in Quakertown.

photo by michele buono 2 People from all over the area bought tickets to the Foodie fundraisng event that benefits high school students from across the state to attend Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week in Central PA. photo by michele buono 3 St. Isidore Kindergartener Declan Bowen tries out a firefighter’s jacket. photo by robin conboy Members of the Quakertown Volunteer Fire Department spent the morning with St. Isidore students in the firehouse, in classrooms and out at the fire truck. Students ages 3 up to 8th grade were able to try on equipment and learn important ways to keep safe from fire. 4 A young reindeer rides inside the sleigh while participating in the 47th Annual Quakertown Halloween Parade. photo by cj betz 5 Young dancers from a local dance school showed their stuff as the followed the parade route. photo by cj betz 6 St. Isidore student Owen Wasilewski with a freshly blessed Tony the Turtle. photo by robin conboy 7 Father Riegler gives a blessing to all creatures, great and small at St. Isidore School. photo by robin conboy 8 Tiny Tots Learning Center Inc. participated in the annual Springtown Halloween Parade and took 2nd place in the category for “Best Float.” Their theme this year was “Come Grow With Us!” Riding the tractor is Jackson Sell accompanied by Mary Frederick. submitted photo 9 Amy Recinos and Lin Knight pose with their scarecrow at Quakertown Alive’s Autumn Alive event. photo by michele buono 10 Calvin Jipson and Kaiden Rea prepare for a little friendly competition at the veggies races at Autumn Alive. photo by betsy cook 11 The Quakertown Business and Professional Women’s Club held a Candidates Forum for the 24th Senatorial District on October 28. (l-r) Senator Mensch, Quakertown BPW president Melissa Wieand, forum moderator Judy Guiseand Jack Hansen. submitted photo

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Ongoing Events & Resources Preorder your Thanksgiving stuffing today.

Buffet ½ tray $6, 2-lb tray $3. Order by 11/19, pick up 11/25 between 7pm & 8pm at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co, 610-982-0188 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Dropoff Nov 17 to Nov 22 at East Swamp Church, 2405 E Swamp Rd, Quakertown. Info: 215536-4532 or samaritanspurse.org Einstein: Physicist, Philosopher, Humanitarian (4 lectures: Nov 10, Nov 24, Dec 1, Dec 15) taught by a Univ of Notre Dame professor, Encore Experiences, 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, 215-256-6900 October 27 to November 22 - Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit Quakertown Food Pantry. Donate non-perishable food items.

Info/details: 215-536-YMCA or ubymca.org Free program: English as Second Language, (Wed. Sept 10 to Dec 10, 5pm-7pm), Quakertown Elem, 123 S 7th St, Qtwn, call: Diane deblodgett@verizon.net or Alaina awert@qcsd.org (English or Spanish), childcare provided Gun/Cash Lottery (based on PA Lottery evening daily numbers Dec 14-Dec 20), tkts: $10 ea. or 3 for $25, contact Trevor at moparmaniac27@hotmail.com or 215-239-5883 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, 267-371-9636 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) PetSmart Adoption Day is 2nd Saturday each month, 11am-3pm, PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Quakertown, 215-538-2843 or lastchanceranch.org 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, 1st & 3rd Sat. each month (weather permitting), 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215-538-2510 or last-

chance ranch.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 or email carolonline1@verizon.net Doylestown Singles Soc. Intermediate Bridge Club meets every Tues. 7pm at a private residence in Doylestown. Info at 215340-7604 or shalstrick@comcast.net

Support & Service Groups

Sisters U Monthly Meetings 7pm-9pm the third Thurs every month at Stella’s, 200 N Main St, Sellersville, info: stef@sistersu.com Bullying Prevention Support Group 6:30pm-7:30pm every Wed at UBYMCA in Quakertown. Free. advance registration required: 215-750-7220 Decoding Dyslexia Upper Bucks Info/ Support Group 7pm-9pm, 3rd Thurs of month (exc. Dec 2014) Quakertown Hospital, 1021 Park Ave, Taylor Conf. Room B, ground floor, decodingdyslexia.org 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 or 610-558-1326 Bikers Against Child Abuse of Bucks County meets 11am the second Sunday every month at Hilltown German Sportsmen’s Club, 1622 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown. For info, email: Teaseofbaca@aol.com 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 lowincome residents of Upper Bucks Co w/no medical insurance & meet income eligibility guidelines. Info: 215-538-4774 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. www.oa.org or Bob 610-762-3779 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 1-800-2208116, 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

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, 215-536-0395 Community Meal-every third Thursday of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, First UCC, 4th & Park, Qtwn, 215-536-4447 Free Community Dinner third Mon. of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie, 215-249-3689. Call before 3pm w/ questions of transportation needs Free Community Dinner first Thurs. of month, 5:30pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9th & Main Sts, Quakertown

Bingo

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 Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2nd Mon. of month, door opens 5:30pm, games 7pm, kitchen open, 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 Plumsteadville Fire Co. every Monday, opens 5:30pm, games 6:30pm (refreshments avail.) 5064 Stump Rd, 215-766-8250 Bingo at Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs. (except July) opens 5:30pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo at Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues. opens 5pm, games 6:40pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Bingo at Red Hill Fire Co Social Hall 3rd Sunday every month, opens 12noon, games 1pm-4pm, 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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Top 10 Thanksgiving Collectibles

ers are quite collectible and valuable.

6. Thanksgiving related salt and pepper shakers. Turkey, Native Americans, and pilgrim salt and pepper shakers by various makers such as Napco, Spode, Goebel, etc.

Holiday tables worldwide are enlivened by the

Tucky, a Steiff stuffed turkey toy.

submitted photo

addition of small scale collectible salt and pepper shakers in the form of various Thanksgivingrelated figures.

7. Presidential Turkey pardon memorabilia.

Paper announcements, TV news footage, and newspaper reports from the White House regarding the annual pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey remain a holiday collectible favorite.

8. Toleware holiday trays. Metal trays with images of turkeys, teepees, and all the trimmings are popular offerings at antique shops and flea markets in the autumn. They range in value from $25 to $75 depending on size, image, and condition.

9. Table Talk pumpkin pie tins. While Table Talk pie tins have a strong collectibles interest in the New England states, the rest of the global collecting market gets into the act at Thanksgiving time. These tin pie plates dating back into the 1900s are not going to bust your wallet and they make fun holiday collectibles for the Thanksgiving buffet table.

10. Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from Want (Thanksgiving Day) color poster, circa 1941-45. This famous image features a family sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.

Rockwell’s image was based on President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech and has become synonymous with the American Thanksgiving feast since World War II. The reproduction poster in good condition from the World War II era is worth $125 to $200.

This Thanksgiving as you collect new memories and give thanks for family and friends, remember that your favorite antiques will remind you of crisp autumn days with loved ones. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the expert appraiser on the international hit TV show, Auction Kings on the Discovery channel. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, Facebook.com/DoctorLori, (888) 431-1010.

Lily’s Hope Grants Equipment, Cash to GVH Neonatal ICU

Lily’s Hope Foundation donated money and equipment to Grand View Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Mamaroo bouncer provides a side-to-side movement that premature babies find more comforting than traditional seats. The $1586 check will be used to purchase a breast pump and trolley cart that will be specifically for the NICU. GVH Director of Development David Alderfer and Maternal and Child Services Director Kathy Pica accept the donation from Jennifer Driscoll, founder and executive director of Lily’s Hope. photo by michele buono

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS BuckyGrams: turkey, stuffing,gravy ,cranberrysauce, mashed potatoes, candied yams, pumpkin pie, olives, salad, deviled eggs, stuffed celery Hidden Message: Happy Thanksgiving! Box Puzzle: Fork in the road

In the autumn of 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians celebrated the autumn or harvest feast together. The harvest feast was a longstanding event in Native American culture and it occurred long before the Pilgrims reached Plymouth, Massachusetts. Today, we call that celebration Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is one of the times when families reunite to take part in age-old family traditions. While most families enjoy a feast of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and the trimmings, we also enjoy the objects that remind us of coming home at holiday time. Kitchen collectibles are those items that stir memories like canister sets, mixing bowls, holiday china, hand painted tea sets, seasonal tablecloths and matching napkins, ceramic floral centerpieces, special crystal goblets, well-worn casserole dishes, etc.

The antique and vintage kitchen objects that make holidays special can have collectible and monetary value, too. Here are the top 10 Thanksgiving holiday collectibles that you can find in your mother’s or grandmother’s kitchen and beyond : 1. Turkey platters of Staffordshire or Limoges china. These platters are typically of blue/white ceramic or full color featuring an image of a dressed turkey at the center. They date from the mid to late 19th Century to the present day and remain highly collectible.

2. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade memorabilia. Whatever I am doing on Thanksgiving morning and wherever I am spending Thanksgiving in any given year, I do not miss this fabulous American event. The long running parade is an American tradition with celebrity guests, decorated floats, marching bands, high flying character balloons and Santa Claus. The employee-organized parade debuted on November 27, 1924 and its long and diverse history offers collectors various types of parade memorabilia.

3. Steiff turkey toy. The German stuffed toy firm, Steiff is best known for its antique mohair teddy bears dating back to the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. The toy maker also produced many other types of stuffed animals from the mid 1900s. The 1950s era Steiff turkey toy named Tucky is a sought after Thanksgiving collectible toy.

4. Pilgrim Barbie doll. As you know, Barbie comes in many forms, but at holiday time, Mattel made sure Barbie was the hostess with the mostess. Collectible Barbie dolls exist in the Thanksgiving hostess style and the ever popular Pilgrim Barbie, too.

5. Authentic antique Native American baskets. These Thanksgiving collectibles are very pricey for those made in the Eastern, Southwestern, and Pacific Northwestern United States including Alaska. Ranging in value well into the several thousands of dollars for one good example, antique Native American basketry by the Haida tribe and oth-

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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. - Pablo Picasso

Prepare Far Ahead for Long-Term Care Costs November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month – a month dedicated to educating the public about the need to prepare for the potentially devastating costs of long-term care. And the more you know about these expenses, the better prepared you will be to deal with them.

To begin with, just how expensive is long-term care? Consider this: The average cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $87,000 per year, according to the 2014 Cost of Care Survey produced

by Genworth, a financial-services company.

And the average cost of an assisted living facility, which provides a level of care that is not as extensive as that offered by a nursing home, is $42,000 per year, according to the same Genworth study. All long-term care costs have risen steadily over the past several years, with no indication that they will level off.

Many people, when they think about long-term care at all, believe that Medicare will pay these costs — but that’s just not the case. Typically, Medicare only covers a small percentage of long-term care expenses, which means you will have to take responsibility. Of course, if you are fortunate, you may go through life without ever needing to enter a nursing home or an assisted living facility, or even needing help from a home health-care aide. But given the costs involved, can you afford to jeopardize your financial independence — or, even worse, impose a potential burden on your grown children?

To prevent these events, you will need to create a strategy to pay for long-term care expenses — even if you never incur them.

Basically, you have two options: You could self-insure or you could “transfer the risk”

to an insurer.

If you were going to self-insure, you would need to set aside a considerable sum of money, as indicated by the costs mentioned above. And you would likely need to invest a reasonably high percentage of this money in growth-oriented investments. If you chose this self-insurance route, but you never really needed a significant amount of long-term care, you could simply use the bulk of the money for your normal living expenses during retirement and earmark the remainder for your estate. However, if did need many years of nursing home care, you could end up going through all your money.

As an alternative, you could transfer the risk of paying for long-term care to an insurance company. Many plans are available these days, so, to find the choice that is appropriate for your needs, you will want to consult with a professional financial advisor. Here’s a word of caution, though: The premiums for this type of protection rise pretty rapidly as you get older, so, if you are considering adding this coverage, you may be better off by acting sooner, rather than later.

None of us can know with certainty what the future holds for us. Ideally, you will always remain in good shape, both mentally and physically, with the ability to take care of yourself. But, as you’ve heard, it’s best to “hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” So, take the lessons of Long-Term Care Awareness Month to heart and start preparing yourself for every scenario. submitted by Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones office on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-5363635 or bob.podraza@edwardjones.com

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Where Can I Get my UBFP? QUAKERTOWN Aamco American Heritage FCU A-Plus Mini Market Borough Hall Bottom Dollar Foods Beer City Brick’s Sales Classic Staffing Chick Fil-A Dominick’s Pizza Downtown Dogs Earl Bowl Lanes Embers Cafe First Niagara Bank First Savings Bank Flashpoint Acupuncture Frank’s Pizza The Free Press Bldg.

Giant (Qtwn Plaza) The Grundy House Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Independence Court James Michener Library John’s Plain & Fancy Liberty Thrift Store McCoole’s Restaurant McDonalds Melody Lakes Moyer’s Shoes Pep Boys Philly Soft Pretzel Factory Quaker Cleaners

Q’town Family Restaurant QNB Bank Quaker Cleaners Redner’s Market Roma Pizza Sal’s Pizza Randa Seven-Eleven Sine’s 5 & 10 St. Luke’s Bone & Joint Swann’s Pantry Tom’s Help Desk Upper Bucks Sr. Ctr Upper Bucks SPCA Upper Bucks YMCA Upper Bucks Chamber Wells Fargo Bank Yum Yum Donuts TRUMBAUERSVILLE Borough Hall Fino’s La Cantina Spor’s General Store SPINNERSTOWN Spinnerstown Hotel E J’s Barber Shop PLEASANT VALLEY Country Kitchen SELLERSVILLE A & N Diner Grandview Hospital Hidden Meadows Roy Ann Diner Village Market

PERKASIE Dam Good Cafe Giant Food Markets Landis Food Markets Olde Towne Convenience Pennridge Chamber Pierce Library QNB Bank TELFORD Indian Valley Library Landis Supermarket Lisa’s Pizza SOUDERTON Care & Share Shoppes Mr. B’s at Calvary Church SILVERDALE Green Street Barber Shop OTTSVILLE NAPA of Ottsville COOPERSBURG Coopersburg Diner Giant Food Markets The Inside Scoop QNB Bank Turkey Hill Market Weis Markets SPRINGTOWN Reflections Hair Studio Village Center Automotive

Have a place in mind where you’d like to pick up your UBFP? Let us know! We’re always adding new distribution points throughout Upper Bucks. Call Terri at 215-529-8915 ext. 11 or send an email to terri@ubfp.org.

Homeschoolers Collect Over a Half Ton of Goods for Q’town Food Pantry Witch Abducted, Reward Offered

Homeschool students of the Good Deeds Club recently sponsored a food drive to benefit the Quakertown Food Pantry. They collected 1,155 pounds of food for needy families in our area. photo by michele buono

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At Home Certified Senior Healthcare, 350 N. Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 is offering a reward for the safe return of their beloved Marge.

We understand that she's really cool! We think so too. We have had tourists from all around the world stop to take pictures with her.

We really miss her! In addition, it's cold and wet outside and Marge doesn't have her L.L.Bean rain gear on.

Please help us! Marge was last seen on 10/16/14. The Doylestown Police have been notified, but currently have no viable leads.

Any information leading to the recovery of Marge would be greatly appreciated. Call (215) 348-1800 No questions asked!

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Acquiring Hearing Aids You realized that you have had hearing difficulty for longer than you will admit. Persuaded by family members, friends, or your family physician, you have your hearing checked. Your private practice audiologist reviews the results and recommendations. It is confirmed that you are a candidate for two new digital hearing aids. Your private practice audiologist has discussed your options for styles, features, benefits, and pricing. The next step is to take bilateral ear impressions, complete the paperwork, and order the devices.

Now comes the moment of reckoning. How do I pay for the hearing aids that I need? For some it is simple and for others it is a complex and daunting hurdle to better hearing.

Let’s look at all the options for payment: • Pull out your checkbook and write a check for the deposit and another for the balance due when you are fitted.

• Pull out your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) and slide it through the machine.

• Pull out your wallet and pay in cash. Yes, in this technological World we live in, cash is still available and accepted everywhere.

What if these options are not available to you? How will you get the hearing aids you need? Other options may be: • Transferring funds from another account to your checking account. These other sources may be your savings, CDs, IRA, or brokerage account.

• Asking for assistance from your family.

They were the proponents and driving force in getting you to see the private practice audiologist in the first place. Surely, they will be glad to help mom or dad have a better quality of life. Maybe you are able to pay part and your family will be happy to cover the balance.

• Medicare does not cover hearing aids.

However, you have special coverage from your former employer or union as a retiree or dependent spouse that may cover part or all of the cost. It is worth a phone call to find out.

• One commercial insurance does pay towards the cost of hearing aids. Keystone 65 has a special rider for about seven dollars per month that will reimburse the policyholder $500 once every thirty-six months for purchasing hearing aids. If you are considering a change in your insurance since you are on Medicare, this plan is worth investigating.

• Care Credit is a wonderful option to ex-

plore. They provide a special line of credit just like a credit card. Care Credit has a network of providers and can be used not only for hearing aids, but also dentistry, cosmetic, vision, LASIK surgery, veterinary, weight loss surgery, chiropractic, sleep medicine, and podiatry. Even acquiring information for your own curiosity, give them a call at 1-800-677-0718 or log onto their website at www.carecredit.com to learn more. They have options where you can pay in 6 or 12 months interest free or for longer periods of time at a competitive rate.

• For patients that do not have any possible avenue for purchasing these new hearing aids, there are still two more. First is Hear Now. This agency will provide hearing aids to a patient through a network of providers for about $125 per device. There is an application process and income requirement.

Hear Now can be reached at 1-800-3288602. Another option in Lions International.

Yes, this is the Lions Club. They may not actively participate, but the information is available at www.lcif.org and search ‘hearing aids’ to read about the program.

Now that you have acquired the new hearing aids needed to help enhance the quality of your life, there is one more thing.

You need to wear them every day. Not just when you feel like it or remember to put them in, but you need to wear them every day. So many times people have traveled the aforementioned journey, received the new hearing aids and put them in the dresser drawer.

I have written many times before the number one factor in a patient’s success is MOTIVATION to get up every morning, get ready for the day, put the hearing aids in and wear them all day. I always tell my patients, if you are not motivated to wear hearing aids every day, please do not waste your time and money.

If you need hearing help, need hearing aids, have hearing aids that you do not wear, pick up the phone and give me a call. I will be glad to help.

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.

He

can be reached at hearingdoc@aol.com and by phone at

215-230-9000.

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Upper Bucks Sertoma Recognizes Community Contributors

(left) Quakertown Alive! President Jann Paulovitz was honored to receive the Non-Profit Community Service Award at the Upper Bucks Sertoma Awards Breakfast in September. Jann has long history of volunteering with numerous community groups to make life better in her adopted hometown. She is an inspirational volunteer leader playing an integral role in the success of Quakertown Alive!. Jann's positive energy and tireless dedication have earned her the respect of the entire Upper Bucks community. (right) The Bucks Preservationists were honored with the Sertoma’s Business Award. The partnership was formed in 2006 with the goal of revitalizing the Downtown Quakertown area. Much needed renovations and updating has begun and key buildings purchased. New office suites have attracted new professional business to the downtown area. the Bucks Preservationists have invested their own funds into furthering the mission of Quakertown Alive!. left to right: Kenton Bauder, Mike Cygan, Dan Soliday photos by michele buono

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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, Sunday School for all ages 10:00am, Communion offered first Sunday of the month 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 September - May: 9am Sunday School for all ages, 10:10am Morning Worship, Evening Worship 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:30pm, Small group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30pm Good News Church 424 Juniper Street, Quakertown 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. Sunday service & childrens church 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm. Friendly, Biblebased, Christ-centered, Spirit-led 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 Worship 7:45 &10:15am, Sunday School 9am, Koinonia Cafe 8:30pm, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday, Children’s Church 2nd & 4th 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@verizon.net 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 Sunday Worship Services 8am (Communion 1st Sunday of month) and 10:30am. Sunday School classes for all ages (preK-Adult) & family activities 9:15am.

Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman 9 am traditional services, 10:15am Sunday School, 11am contemporary service, Handicapped Accessible, Family Friendly Church, Dynamic Music Ministry, Kidspiration Services.

Holy Spirit Anglican Church 1133 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield 215-453-7452 rtufton@verizon.net www.holyspiritanglicanhatfield.org Pastor: Rev. Robert Tufton We are a traditional conservative Evangelical Christian church.

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 for infants to age 12. Wed evenings 7pm with prayer, crossroads youth and (Sept-April) boys and girls clubs. Everyone is 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 215-529-5422 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 Starting Sept 14: 8am Rejoice & Praise Worship in Parlor, 9am Sunday School - all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary, Crossroads 1st Sunday each month 9am in Fellowship Hall.

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com Pastor: Axel Kaegler www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Founded in 1734, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown is the oldest Lutheran church in Bucks County.

Notes from American Legion Post 242 by dick helm

November is the month of remembrance.

This year as in years past, we will have a joint community Veteran’s Day Program held this year at Pennridge North Middle School. The annual program is held within the school districts of Palisades, Pennridge, and Quakertown. Paul Clymer, who is retiring from the Pa. House of Representatives, hasEmceed the program for many years. Appropriately Pennridge schools, Paul’s Alma Mater, will be the host school in his last year as our Representative. If you have never been to one of these programs and have off on Veteran’s Day, you should make every effort to attend this program honoring those who served. The school is located at 1500 N. 5th Street in the main campus of schools. The Doors open at 9:30 AM and the program starts promptly at 10:00 AM, as the students have to follow their school class schedules for the remainder of the day. Students from all 3 school

districts and other parochial schools will be in attendance. We urge all veterans who served, whether in war or peace times to attend. The schools usually give a luncheon afterwards Speaking of meals, once again, keep a look out on the computer, or TV to learn which restaurants honor veterans with a free meal on November 11th. This tradition was started a few years ago and most veterans take their spouse or family with them for their free meal.

It is always a pleasure to meet fellow veterans that are dining in these restaurants to compare notes on what happened “Back Then!”

Keep an eye out for notification on our lawn marquee of a special program before Christmas for area children hosted by our Auxiliary. It is hard to believe 2014 is almost in the books.

We soon will be planning for Memorial Day. It certainly would be nice to see “The General Public” at this November 11th Program. See you on 11/11!

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2014

Upper Bucks YMCA Distributes Coats to ‘Drive Away the Cold’ This month, the Upper Bucks YMCA received a gift of 750 new kids’ coats from the Auto Dealers Caring for Kids Foundation’s Driving Away the Cold Program and the 172 participating new vehicle dealers in Greater Philadelphia. The Y will work with community groups to distribute the coats to area children in need.

“Poverty is a reality for many children in our area and a new, warm winter coat becomes a luxury instead of a necessity, but we are helping to change that” said Pat Edwards, Upper Bucks YMCA Executive Director. “By distributing these new coats from local auto dealers we will help provide warmth and security for children and their caregivers.”

Volunteers will be distributing the coats at the Y, 401 Fairview Avenue, Quakertown, on Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, and on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

The Y has also contacted representatives at the Quakertown, Pennridge and Palisades School Districts who will assist in coat distribution at their locations.

Driving Away the Cold is donating 37,606 new coats this year throughout the five-county Philadelphia area, including the 750 distributed through the Y. Driving Away the Cold is an initiative of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the

Philadelphia Auto Show. Since its inception in 2008, the Foundation has donated 177,858 new coats to area children.

The Upper Bucks YMCA serves over 10,000 people annually, including over 5000 children and offers swimming, fitness, child care, youth, teen and adult sports programs and activities. Its mission is to put Christian principles, including honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

left to right: Mark Phillips, Ag Antonios, and Ed Simpson of Faulkner-Ciocca Ford; Chris Burcik of A&T Chevrolet, Pat Edwards and Stephanie Weachter of Upper Bucks YMCA; and David Penske of Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. submitted photo

Author Spotlight:

Roland Smith

One of my favorite authors is Roland Smith.

Mr. Smith writes middle grade fiction and nonfiction stories and he co-authors picture books with his wife, Marie. The biography on his website (RolandSmith.com) shows an interesting path for him becoming a writer. Mr. Smith says he was always in love with writing and wanted to be a writer when he grew up so he became an English major at Portland State University. One day, while he was looking for parttime work while he was in school, he saw an ad for help wanted at the children’s zoo in Portland. One thing lead to another and Mr. Smith ended up working with animals for over twenty years. The good thing for us readers is that his experiences with animals gave him great ideas to write about.

Why do I like Roland Smith’s books so much? Let me tell you. First of all, his novels are packed with on-the-edge of your seat excitement. He writes great action/ adventure stories that are completely appropriate for middle grade readers and his writing style will keep you reading. Mr. Smith knows how to mix the right amount of humor into his books. I really like how he will diffuse very intense scenes with a bit of humor. It really adds to the enjoyment of the books.

The characters in his books are very realistic. Most of his characters are early teenage – aged and I think they act and talk like kids do in real life. He has great male and female characters and I think both boys and girls would

think his books are a great read. I also like how Mr. Smith has characters from his different series show up in each other’s books. It’s a cool detail and all the more reason to try out different Roland Smith books.

The topics of his books are wide, ranging from searching for cryptids (creatures in folklore or mythology rumored to exist) across the world to learning to living with huge secrets to taking down terrorist ghost cells. Then there is all of Mr. Smith’s nonfiction works on animals. Mr. Smith write exciting action packed books that are appropriate for middle grade readers and young advance readers. He has books with airplane hijackers, people in the witness protection program, countries in war, terrorism, and tying to survive natural disasters. Mr. Smith’s writing style keeps a reader hooked until that last page.

Mr. Smith’s Cryptid Hunters series is one of my favorites from him. The fourth and final book in the series, MUTATION, was just published at the end of September and it was a book I’ve been waiting for. The Crypid Hunter series follows teen-cousins Marty and Grace and their friend Luther all around the world as they try to track down mythical creatures and locate Marty’s missing parents. Although I am sad to see the series come to an end, I was not disappointed with the finish. MUTATION is the kind of on the edge of my seat exciting adventure I am always looking for as a young reader. I highly recommend the whole Cryptid Hunter series or any of Mr. Smith’s works.

Want to know more? Visit Roland Smith’s website at RolandSmith.com.

For more on books and reading, visit my website at ThisKidReviewsBooks.com

Isaac Newton’s Eyeballs sure (like from standing too quickly). I’ve experienced nearly all of them. Scientists think “seeing stars” involves a ‘mechanical’ stimulation of the retina, but it could be from a metabolic or physical effect on neurons or other parts of the ‘visual system.’

Phosphenes have been recognized since antiquity. The contemporary name was coined

by J.B.H. Savigny, who is best known as the surgeon, and one of the few survivors of the wreck of the Medusa. German Scientist Hermann von Helmholtz was one of the first to publish drawings of what he saw while experiencing a pressure induced phosphene.

Electrical and magnetic stimulation of the brain can also produce phosphenes.

Neurologist Otfrid Foerster accomplished it as early as 1929. In 1968, Brindley and Lewin inserted electrodes directly into the visual cortex of a 52 year old blind man. With small pulses of electricity they made the man ‘see’ “points, spots and bars of colorless or colored light.” In 1974, Brindley and Rushton were able to create a visual prosthesis that created phosphenes depicting Braille spots.

Recently, efforts by animal researcher Dick Norman and human experiments by William H. Dobelle and Mark Humayun have resulted in the successful development of an experimental brain-computer interface, a neuroprosthesis. The apparatus produces phosphenes to restore vision to people blinded by accidents. They’ve discovered that a stimulation of the visual cortex above the calcarine fissure (a ‘crack’ in the brain near the back of the skull), creates phosphenes in the lower half of the vision field.

Phosphenes can be created by subjecting a person’s head to intense magnetic fields.

Zapping alternating currents through a brain can create them, too. This type appears exclusively in the peripheral field of vision, though. There’s some dispute over how these methods work. I’ll stick with the eye poking and psychedelic drug method, thank you.

Most ‘vision researchers’ think phosphenes are nothing fancy, that they’re the result of normal visual system activity when one of its parts is stimulated by something other than light. O.J. Grusser, et al, demonstrated that pressure on the eye activates retinal ganglion cells in the same way light does. A version of the ancient theory that the eye creates its own light has been revived. The purporting scientist says: “phosphene lights are due to the intrinsic perception of induced or spontaneously increased biophoton emission of cells in various parts of the A representation of a phosphene. image courtesy of wikipedia visual system (from the retina Mechanically (pressure) induced phos- to cortex).” [Say what?] phenes, like the one I saw, are a result of a At any rate, I’ve still got that stationary response by the retina cells. Phosphenes can ‘floater,’ and I’m still blaming the baseball persist for a short time after the eyes are in the eye incident. Even now, if I close my opened and the image can sometimes be seen lids and poke my eyeball, I do ‘see’ the same against the visual background. It’s reported thing Isaac Newton did (the ring of light, not that Isaac Newton sat under apple trees pok- that calculus is important to a happy life). ing himself in the eye to induce phosphenes. I’ve sort of grown out of the drug induced When he gently pressed the side of his eye- visions (unless you count that blood pressure ball, he reported that he saw a colored ring pill they finally took me off of). Most of the of light on the opposite side. Being distracted times I experience phosphenes, I think they’re like that apparently relieved the stress he had neat and interesting. The other day at work, from thinking up calculus. though, I stood up and cracked my head on a Some phosphenes are described as “see- pipe. Baby, was I seeing stars! I didn’t need ing stars.” They can be induced by a sneeze, to see that one. laughter, a heavy cough, blowing the nose, More articles by Jack H. Schick can be a blow to the head or by low blood presfound at Searchwarp.com or Soulofwit.com I was in the outfield at my son’s pee-wee baseball practice when the coach miss-hit a fly ball. It flew over the kids’ heads toward me. I lined it up, watched it sail the whole way in. It ‘ticked’ off the webbing of my mitt and smacked me in the left eyeball. I ‘saw stars’ for an hour, had blurry vision the rest of the day and one of those ugly blood spots in my eye for weeks.

Months later, I was in an airliner headed from Denver to Philly. My forehead was pressed against the window and I was staring at the tops of the clouds. Suddenly, I noticed something in my left eye. It looked like an amoeba. I’d heard of ‘floaters;’ cells that glide into your vision, but this one didn’t move. It did drift to the side, but I realized it was just me turning my eyeball trying to try to focus on it. I guessed it was residual damage from my baseball injury.

I rubbed my eyeballs with my knuckles.

When I did, I noticed that the reddish background darkened and a patch of color seemed to follow the pressure across my closed-eyes vision. When I stopped, I ‘saw’ a scintillating, rippling grid, like a luminous, undulating window screen. There were dark spots and a speckling of intense points of blue light superimposed on it. I rubbed them again to see if the weird pattern came back. It did. I was fascinated.

The phenomenon I observed is called a phosphene. Derived from the Greek words phos (light) and phainein (to show), it’s “the experience of seeing light without light actually entering the eye.” Phosphenes can be induced by electrical, magnetic or mechanical stimulation of the retina. They’re also caused by a random firing of cells in the “visual system,” caused by movement or sound. They’ve been experienced by people in deep meditation, people who go for long periods without visual stimulation (when it’s called ‘prisoner’s cinema’), and by users of psychedelic drugs.

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Is Jack Frost Nipping on Your Children?

I love nothing more than watching a child giggling while playing with her puppy. Dogs and young children always need parental guidance to teach them how to become friends. One common problem happens when your excited dog wants to chase after and nip your excited child. Here are a few things you can do if your puppy wants to play a little too rough with your youngsters: 1) Chaperone: Never leave small children alone with even the most trustworthy dog. If you’re present when play starts to escalate out of control, you are able to step in and calm things down. Chasing a squealing child is a very fun game, at least for the dog. Behaviors that are inadvertently reinforced are more likely to be repeated and are harder to modify or extinguish.

2) Make rules: Children should be able to run around the house without getting ambushed by Rover. Set some house rules to minimize the chase-and-nip games. One house rule should be that before rowdy play happens, the dog goes away to a safe place to settle with a wonderful stuffed chew toy, so she doesn’t feel punished. Another house

rule is absolutely no deliberately antagonizing the dog to encourage her to chase or nip.

Violation of these rules should result in loss of dog companionship.

3) Train your dog: The better-trained your dog is, the easier it is for you to calmly and quickly intervene. A “Come” or “Down” cue for a dog who is under control can stop the chase-and-nip game. A high-value reinforcement must be delivered immediately to your dog as soon as he responds to your cue.

Behaviors that are reinforced are more likely to repeat with enthusiasm.

4) Teach your children: The best way to teach your children how to play with your dog is to include them in your dog’s training program. Teaching how to play “Drop It” by offering a treat or a toy to give up something she has in her mouth. Encourage them to play games that direct the dog’s energy – and her teeth – toward something other than a child’s skin or clothing, such as a ball or Frisbee.

The better you are at teaching your children what to do (and reinforcing them for it!), the more they will do what you want them to.

Just like dogs!

Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA is the trainer at and owner of Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC in Milford Township, PA.

Adoptable Pets Harley’s Haven

Meet Rocco!

This hunk of a pup is Rocco! Rocco is a pitbull/mastiff/bulldog? mix of some kind! He is a big puppy, and is going to be a big boy! But he is a big pile of LOVE. He loves all other dogs, he loves people, and really just wants to be with you! He was abandoned at the shelter with a case of non-contagious mange that is already almost cleared up! He is up to date on vaccines, and will be neutered as part of his adoption. This puppy really has no idea how to be anything other than happy and wags his tail all day long...he is waiting for you to come scoop him up and love him forever! Please call us today for more information!

Meet Jade!

Jade is an eight to nine year old boxer mix, who was left behind when her family moved.

Poor Jade has suffered some neglect, and is a shy girl because of it. But in her foster home, she is slowly coming out of her shell and is very sweet! She is learning how to play with toys, and how to get confident again! She is good with other dogs, is mellow and sweet, and would love a quiet home to match. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and is ready for love! Please help us find this older lady the loving home that she deserves.

These adorable pups are available for adoption through Harley’s Haven.

Call 215-527-7432 to arrange to meet them.

Have You Considered Adopting your New Best Friend?

I know this column usually focuses on medical issues, but since November is ‘Adopt a senior pet’ month, I thought I would change the focus just a bit! Rescuing dogs is a hobby of mine and it is something that is very important to me, so there couldn’t be a better topic to focus on this month! Though adopting in general is a wonderful way to save a life and gain a best friend, adopting an older pet is even more special. Age is not a disease, so even senior pets deserve a loving home, and here are the top three reasons why they are even more special than a younger pet!

1. Housetrained already? Yes please! – Imagine getting to completely avoid the puppy accidents, or kittens figuring out the litter box, with a pet who already knows the ropes. Older dogs especially, can typically go right into a new home without a single accident!

2. Calm and collected instead of wild and crazy – have you ever had a kitten scale your shower curtain? Or a new puppy chew up your baseboards and circle the house like a tornado?

Though older pets still have lots of love to give and life to live, they are typically much calmer and more relaxed. This lower energy life-style fits with a larger variety of families, and they are less time-consuming with training than a young pet!

3. What you see is what you get – no surprises on size when full grown, or what their coat will be like, or even personality!

Older pets are what they are – you will know their size and even personality by spending some time with them before adopting, to you make sure the personality is the right one for you!

Older pets are often overlooked, and are the most euthanized at shelters across the country.

People often say that they don’t want to adopt an older pet because they don’t want the shortened time with that pet, they want the full life that is awarded by adopting a puppy/kitten.

I would propose that instead of looking at it like a shorter time with him/her, I would look at it like SAVING that life – so even if it is for a shorter period than we would all wish for, it is more time than he/she would have gotten without you. Consider giving the grey muzzled pets a chance – like a fine wine, they only get better with age, and they deserve a chance for a better life than the one that landed them in the shelter.

Interested in adopting? Please check out harleyshavenrescue.com, or petfinder.com, or other rescue sites to find the pet that’s right for you!

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.

Hi Everyone! Hope you all saw me at the Autumn Alive celebration in Quakertown last month. Wow! There were lots of people and booths there too. My booth was next to the Lutheran church booth and I got blessed during the blessing of the animals that they did. The weather was great and I got to be a judge for the pet parade. All the contestants were great! This is a picture of me in my Halloween outfit that I wore that day and to the nursing homes.

I also hope all of you have a family-filled Thanksgiving and if you don’t have family around, find someone else who is alone and have Thanksgiving with them. Love to all, M.J.

Penn Foundation Names Marianne Gilson, CAT, Senior VP and Chief Operating Officer Penn Foundation has named Marianne Gilson, MCAT, as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Gilson has worked at Penn Foundation for 25 years and most recently held the position of Executive Director of Quality and Operations since 2010. Prior to that, she served as Quality Improvement Director, Director of Provider Relations, and Director of the Partial Hospital Program.

“Marianne has served Penn Foundation with great distinction in a variety of administrative and clinical leadership roles during her long tenure, and I have great confidence in her abilities, integrity, and dedication,” says Wayne Mugrauer, President and CEO.

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2014

~Obituaries~ Carlton T. Schwenk, 78, of Richlandtown, died Wed. Oct. 1st at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown.

He owned Carl’s Auto Service in Quakertown for 20 years prior to his retirement in 1992.

Born in Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Trump) Schwenk.

He was a member of the West End Fire Co., Quakertown for many years. He was also a member of the Nova Club, Lehigh Valley Chapter.

Surviving are sons, Bruce, Michael, wife Karen, Terry, Richard, wife Susan, David, wife Carol, and Douglas; daughter, Brenda Jarrell; sixteen grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; brothers, Galen, Richard, wife Kelly, Homer, Larry, wife Alice, Robert, wife Diane, and Edward; sister, Pauline Stelmach.

He was predeceased by a sister, Kay Moyer.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.

Mary Lou Reap, age 66, of Richland died Friday, September 26, 2014 at home in Quakertown. Ms. Reap was born October 31, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. She is the daughter of the late Charles and the late Louise (Davis) Kettering.

She loved animals and bred and trained German shepherds, poodles, and Tennessee walking horses, along with being a professional groomer for 25 plus years.

She will be greatly missed by her daughter: Michelle Cairns of Quakertown and her son: William “Bill” Reap of Warminster and her grandchildren, William J., Natalie K., Erin M. Ruth J. Pocius, 71, of Milford Twp., died Oct. 6 in Fox Chase Cancer Center. She was the loving wife of E. Wayne Pocius for 47 years.

Born in Abington, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Ruth M. (Madison) Valentine.

She was a member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Pennsburg.

Surviving with her husband are children, Michael, wife Theresa and Jennifer Fretz, husband Phil; grandson, Andrew; siblings Howard, Harry, Nancy Powers, and Carol Myers; grand-dog, Butler.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Pennsburg.

Raymond E. Booz, 88, of Quakertown formerly of Point Pleasant, PA died October 3, 2014 in Life Quest Nursing Center, Milford Twsp. He was the husband of the late Georgia (Lancaster) Booz. Born in Tinicum Twsp., Bucks County he was the son of the late George & Lucy (Nace) Booz. Before his retirement he was employed by Pleasant Manor of Point Pleasant, Pa. Prior to that he was a truck driver. Raymond was an avid bowler and a past member of the Point Pleasant Fire Co. and Ambulance Corps. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Point Pleasant Community Baptist Church where he served as a past Deacon and many other volunteer positions. He is survived by two sons Brian E. and his girlfriend Tracy Jordan of Richlandtown and Dean R. and his wife Deborah Strong-Booz of Quakertown.

Three grandchildren DeanaMaree Harley Booz, James Strong and his wife Jesse, and Lyall Hoffmire, two great grandchildren Emily & Xander Strong. Honorable mention of a long time friend Libby Dagino Phillips. Predeceased by four brothers George, Bill, Kenny, Jim and four sisters Gladys, Vivian, Alice, and Patsy.

The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Point Pleasant Baptist Church 35 River Road Point Pleasant, PA 18950 (some GPS recognize only as Pipersville 18947). The family will greet relatives and friends after the service.

Flowers accepted or in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Point Pleasant Baptist Church P.O. Box 218 Point Pleasant, PA 18950-0218 OR Life Quest Nursing Center Activity Fund 2450 John Fries Highway Quakertown, PA 18951.

Pamela Minarik passed away on October 6 at the age of 94 and less than two months after the passing of her beloved husband, John Minarik. Pamela and John celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary this past May. In addition to her husband, John, she was predeceased by a sister, Joan (Fraser) Halscheid.

Pamela was born on April 27, 1920 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada to Hilda (Snee) and Harold Fraser. Her family moved to Philadelphia, Pa where she met and married John; together they had three sons.

Her passions included cooking, gardening and sewing. Pamela always enjoyed spending time with family and taking summer vacations at the New Jersey shore.

Her family members will miss her dearly: they include sons, Perry and wife Susan of Quakertown, Thomas S. and wife Mary Ellen of Coopersburg, and Bruce D. of Coopersburg; 6 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Stanley H. Weaver, Jr., 71, of Quakertown died October 8, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Cynthia A. (Smith) Weaver. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Stanley H., Sr. & Ruth Arlene (Wisler) Weaver. He was a shipping supervisor from 2004-2014 for BON-TON in Quakertown. Prior to that he worked for the former Perkasie Industries.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and also watching sports especially the New York Yankees. Stan also loved animals. Stan was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Quakertown. He is survived by three sons Dan, Chad, and Shane, a daughter Melissa. Step-son Bobby Ritter, a brother Dennis, and two sisters Nancy Dimmig and Loreen Terroni. Four grandchildren Kyle, Dalton, Mya, and Chase.

Mary G. Wimmer, 82, of Sellersville died October 10, 2014 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, She was the wife of Jacob S. Wimmer They were married 61 years last December. Born in Perkasie, Pa she was the daughter of the late John M. & Lillie M. (Schwager) Kramer. She retired in 2012 as a machine operator supervisor for Alleghany Ribbon Mills in Quakertown where she was employed for 55 years . Mary enjoyed gardening, doing puzzles, playing cards and crocheting. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Zion Hill, PA. In addition to her husband she is survived by a sister Viola Ankenbrand of Chalfont, a nephew Timothy DeLong, Jr. and numerous other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Eva Walker and a brother Harvey Kramer.

Arnett Dobson, 91, of Quakertown, previously of Camden-on-Gauley, WV, passed quietly in his sleep Sunday morning Oct. 12.

He and the love of his life, Iva (Rose) Dobson, were married for 69 years and their love and devotion to all who came in contact with them was inspirational.

Surviving with his wife are their children, Delores “Dee” Isenhart, husband Ron and Gary Dobson, wife Alma (Gilbert). He was predeceased by his beloved son, Charles.

Other surviviors include, grandchildren Chris Dobson, Kelly Schroeder &her husband Justin, Sean Dobson & wife Sara, Jason Dobson and Krystal Parr; great-grandchildren Ashley Schroeder, Kaitlynn Schroeder, Chloe Dobson, Darian Grainger and Sophia Dobson; brothers Arden and Wayne Dobson.

Born in Coe, WV he was a son of the late Roy & Stella (Greene) Dobson and was predeceased by sister Mildred Rose, brother Audley James, and half-brothers Willard & Robert Dobson.

Arnett served with the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of Crosspoint Baptist Church, Souderton where he was instrumental in the formation of the church as he had been for the Baptist church in Craigsville, WV. He was an avid gardner.

Memorial contributions to Crosspoint Baptist Church, 64 Allentown Rd., Souderton, PA 18964 in lieu of flowers.

Stanley Lew, 64, of Quakertown died October 15, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Quakertown Campus. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Layton) Lew. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Michael & Frances (Kielbasinski) Lew. He was a retired machinist. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Steven and Jesse, a daughter Jennifer and a sister Jeanette Cifone, five grandchildren.

Theodore G. Dymond, 84 of Quakertown, formerly of Westfield, NJ, died Wednesday, October 15th at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital. He was the loving husband of Harriett (Prater) Dymond for 58 years.

He was an independent insurance agent for 26 years prior to his retirement.

Born in Center Moreland, he was the son of the late Graydon and Florence (Updegrove) Dymond.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in the Tank Co., 7th Cavalry

Regiment in Japan.

He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and was an avid gardener.

Surviving with his wife are his son, James, of Quakertown; daughter, Nancy Smith, husband Bill, of Charlotte, NC; Grandchildren, Dylan Cox, Brandon Cox, and Sierra Cox; sisters, Elaine Baluh and Ellen Davenport.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.

Elaine C. Reitnauer, 80, of Coopersburg died October 16, 2014 in Cedar Brook Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late William B. Reitnauer. Born in Lower Milford Twsp., Pa she was the daughter of the late Lloyd J. & Margareta B. (Horn) Erney.

In addition to selling Avon for 30 years she was also employed for 21 years at the Route 309 Truckstop before retirement. Prior to that she worked at the former Woolworth’s on Hamilton St. in Allentown. She was a former member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Limeport. She is survived by a son Russell W. and a daughter Margareta B. Fried (Ron), all of Coopersburg. A sister Patricia Tankred of Pennsburg. Two grandchildren Kyle Fried and Megan Narehood. One great granddaughter Abigail Narehood. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Humane Society, 640 Dixon St. Allentown, PA 18103.

Harold L. Litzenberger, 88, of Quakertown, died Thurs., Oct. 16 in Belle Haven Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of Reda (Leatherman) Litzenberger for the past 65 years.

He owned and operated the Harold Litzenberger Nationwide Insurance Agency, Doylestown for over 22 years before retiring.

Born in Nockamixon Twp., he was a son of the late Milton & Marion (Amey) Litzenberger.

Harold served with the US Army during World War II. He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church West, Perkasie where he had served as a Deacon and was a member of the Dublin Lions Club.

Surviving with his wife are daughters, Nancy Mohr, husband Dean, Gerri Litzenberger, husband Kelly Keating, Cindy Litzenberger, husband Ted Barton, Amy Greene, husband Michael, and Beth Litzenberger, husband Todd Boling; 11 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren; & sister, Carol Ulmer. He was predeceased by brother Robert and sister Evelyn Kiefer.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Deep Run Mennonite Church West.

Mildred A. Naydyhor, 90 of Quakertown, formerly of Pleasant Valley, died Fri., Oct. 17th at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. She was the wife of the late Frank M. Naydyhor.

Born in Springfield Twp., she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Marcella (Laubach) Frantz.

Surviving are her son, Frank Naydyhor Jr., wife Donna, of Coopersburg; daughters, Kathleen Banas, husband George, of Quakertown and Mary Ellen Johnson, husband David, of Quakertown; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Tamarra Johnson Ramos and a sister, Ellen Wambold.

Ellamay Ciaudelli, 82, of Quakertown formerly of Horsham and Philadelphia died October 20, 2014 in LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Francis Joseph Ciaudelli. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Nelson Edwin & Frances (Tremmel) Moffett. She was a retired factory worker working for Thomas & Betts in Montgomeryville. Ellamay was a United States Draft Board Member. She also enjoyed astrology and was a published writer of short stories and poems. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown. She is survived by a son Michael J. Ciaudelli and his wife Christine of Quakertown and two daughters Concetta Buchle and her husband Ron of Perkiomenville, and Maryjane Muschek and her husband Joseph of South Carolina, a brother Frank Moffett of Philadelphia.

Five grandchildren William Raab, Michael Raab, Megan Kreischer, Dannielle Mayer, and Taylor Geary, two great grandchildren Madison & Molly Kreischer.

Susan M. Haney, 41, of Quakertown died October 20, 2014 in her home. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of Judy (Rodenberger) Fluck of Quakertown and the late James Haney. She was a member of Christ Church U.C. C. in Trumbauersville.

In addition to her mother she is survived by a sister Kelly Haney and her fiancée Michael Kline. Maternal grandparents Earl & Betty Rodenberger, a niece Jessica Haney, aunts and uncles Marian Fox, William & Pearl Moyer,

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Earl R. Rodenberger and Jeffrey Lee & Kim Rodenberger. Predeceased by her boyfriend Tom Zieness.

Naomi S. (Madison) Clark went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2014 in Quakertown Center nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. J. Wesley Clark, a daughter Connie E. (Clark) Damiani, a brother John Madison and a sister Ruth (Madison) Valentine.

Born on April 24, 1918 in Springfield Delaware County, PA, Naomi was the daughter of the late Peter and Susan Madison.

Naomi is survived by her son-in-law Pete Damiani, wife Bea, grandson Andy Damiani, wife Gwen, granddaughter Vickie (Damiani) Halteman, husband, Dale, four great-grandsons: Drew, wife Stephanie, Luke, Anthony Damiani, Nate Halteman, wife Shawna, four great-granddaughters: Alana (Halteman) Friedrich, husband Jonathan, Kassia (Halteman) Ott, husband Tim, Alysa Halteman, Kelsey (Halteman) Kemmerer, husband Ben, 11 great-great-grandchildren, one Foster child, many nieces and nephews and a dear sister-in-law, Adora Madison.

Naomi served in the ministry with her late husband, Rev. J. Wesley Clark, for 40 years: pastoring in Quakertown, Meadville, Ephrata and Litiz, PA and in W. Long Branch, NJ. She attended Family Worship Center in Lansdale, PA and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Richard H. Borell, 87, of Quakertown died October 22, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann (Kentner) Borell. Richard was born in Philadelphia. He was a truck driver before retiring.

Ruth E. Hamburger, 92, of Quakertown, died Wed., Oct. 22nd at Belle Haven Nursing Center, Quakertown.

Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Emily (Delzeit) Hamburger.

She was a bank teller at Quakertown National Bank for many years prior to her retirement in 1987.

She enjoyed travelling and taking vacations every year with friends.

Surviving are her nieces, Barbara Slotter and Debra Bruckno; nephew, David Bruckno, wife Karen; great nephew, David Bruckno Jr; great great nephew, Hayden and great great niece, Raven. She was predeceased by a sister, Frances Bruckno.

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, 603 W. Broad St., Quakertown and Grand View Hospice, 700 Lawn Ave, Sellersville.

J. Nelson Rush, 83, of Sellersville, formerly of Hatfield, died Wed. Oct. 22 in Rockhill Mennonite Community. He was the loving husband of Bertha (Detweiler) Rush for

the past 61 years.

Born in Perkasie, he was a son of the late Jacob Paul and Barbara (Wismer) Rush.

He worked as an insurance agent for many years before retiring.

Nelson was a member of Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church, Quakertown.

Surviving with his wife, son Jonathan and wife Deborah, daughters Debra Kratz and husband Floyd, Marjorie Houde & husband David, Kathleen Osore; grandchildren, Janelle, Erik, & Jolene Kratz, Karla & Lars Houde, Emma, Eliseba, Rebeka Osore, David, Coby, & Elizabeth Rush; great-grandchildren Braydon, Ethan, & Avery Kratz; sister Adeline Gehman & husband Robert.

The family suggests that individuals provide an act of kindness for someone in Nelson’s memory. Donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at his church.

Shirley M. Errickson, 66, of Quakertown died Thurs., Oct. 23 in St. Luke’s University Hospital.

She was the loving wife of David Errickson.

Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Flossie (Reiner) Reichard.

Surviving with her husband are son, Scott Heffentrager, wife Jen; daughters Lisa Schinski, husband Jeff & Jenna Pireda, husband Michael; grandchildren Megan, David, Mark, Hali, Camryn, Kylie, & Tyra; sister Betty Ann Farrell, husband Donald and brother Joseph, wife Ruth.

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Quakertown Alive, 312 W. Broad Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 Caroline M. Daniels, 87, of Coopersburg, died Fri., Oct. 24th at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late William F. Daniels.

Born in W. Rockhill Twp., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Beulah (Mathias) Grim.

When she was younger, she worked at the Horvath Knitting Mill and recently had worked alongside her husband, Bill at Daniels Bakery.

She is survived by her sons, Dann Daniels and Scott Daniels, wife Shelley, both of Quakertown; grandchildren, Heather Fletcher and Eric Daniels; great grandchildren, Nolan Fletcher and Brendan Daniels.

A memorial service will be held 10 AM, Mon., Nov. 3rd at St. Paul’s Lutheran (Blue) Church, 5900 Applebutter Hill Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036. Friends may call from 9-10:00 AM, Mon., Nov. 3rd at St. Paul’s Lutheran (Blue) Church.

Memorial contributions can be made to the church.

Samuel Bevilaqua, 93, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

Samuel was a resident of Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

Notes from VFW Post 11322

November is an important and busy month for our VFW post. The 7th, 8th, and 9th of November will be our collection drive with that little red flower we call the Buddy Poppy.

All of the funds that are collected at this time will in some way go to a Veteran and/or their family. For years now our country has been sending our men and women into harm’s way and the numbers are not encouraging. 12.1% unemployed, 20,000 homeless and 47,817 men and women wounded. This is why we do the Buddy Poppy. If you know of a veteran’s family in our community that could use a smile, let us know. All calls are confidential: call 215-529-0500 or 267-992-4973 or e-mail us at jb.jrvc@jrm.vpweb.com.

Our outreach program on October 25th collecting items for homeless veterans worked out well, thank you to the people that supported this program. On Saturday November 22nd from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., we will be collecting nonperishable food items for thanksgiving. If you are a knitter or a crocheter, we are also accepting Lap Blankets for veterans in local nursing homes. Veterans will receive their blankets just before Christmas. Our Post has a Christmas ornament “in-Memory of or in-Honor of” a veteran, surprise someone!

Displayed in the Halloween parade was the Vietnam Commemoration flag. On November 10th thru the 14th, the Upper Bucks Library of Quakertown will host the history of Vietnam” the good and the bad”. Wednesday

November 12*from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Vietnam Veterans will be on hand sharing their thoughts, if you are interested in these turbulent times in our history, please come by.

And just a reminder... Are you looking for that special Christmas gift for a veteran?

The John Rivers Veterans Center has a Christmas Tree Ornament that can be yours for a donation to this organization. We call it The Christmas Tree Ornament of Memory and Honor.

For individuals the donation will be $25.00.

It will have the Quakertown Memorial Monument on the front and on the back it will have the name of a Veteran from your family plus other information. The ornament will also have a red, white, & blue ribbon plus a ribbon that will say in-Honor-of (or) In-Memory-of dated 2014.

For businesses, the donation would be a suggested $50.00. On the front of the ornament, there will be an American Flag with the Corporation’s name. On the back of this ornament will have the words In Honor and Memory of all Veterans who have served our country honorably, “THANK YOU.” All funds collected will help us continue our mission. To order, please call 215-529-0500 and leave a message, we will get back to you.

Alternatively, you can call 267-992-4973.

Thank You, Commander Paul Gerhart, Jr. John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322

What is a Blessing?

This is the time of year when we are giving thanks for all of the blessings that we have in our lives. Blessings are defined as something that helps you or brings your happiness, help and approval from God and/or an approval that allows you or helps you to do something. It is also considered grace said at a meal. Blessings promote or contribute to happiness, well-being and prosperity. It can also be defined in the context of a formal act of approving, i.e.: “she gave the marriage her blessing.” It is also defined as a desirable state: meaning “enjoy the blessings of life.” It is something to be thankful for, i.e.: it is such a blessing to have her as my friend. I don’t know what I would do without her. For some of us viewing things in our lives as blessings can be difficult, mostly because we may not understand what the purpose of it is in our life good or bad. What I mean by this is sometimes people come into our lives for a reason and may leave sooner than we want and sometimes events take place in our life that are negative and if we can see that there may be a greater purpose for it than we can view these experiences as blessings.

Like with the holidays; it can be trying time for some people and having to spend Thanksgiving with family members that they don’t necessarily care for can be difficult and prove a daunting task to be polite and pleasant. So you may ask how in the world is that a blessing??? Well it is all in how you frame it in your mind. Your presence may be seen as

a blessing to other family members because it is important to them that you are there. You can view the experience as a blessing because maybe you would be alone and it is much better to be in the company of others enjoying a home cooked meal. We are ultimately responsible on some level for the outcome of such an unpleasant event, because if we go into the dinner as a blessing for them and show some semblance of joy or contentment than it will be over before you know it. I completely get that this is easier said than done and that it requires a lot of personal strength. But that is where this concept of blessing will create the balance and hopefully joy you are seeking at your holiday meal.

Melodie Beattie said, “Gratitude is the key that turns problems into blessings, and the unexpected into gifts.” So look at every opportunity and encounter as a blessing in your life today and every day. See your friendships as blessings and gifts to hold close to your heart. Often we are so busy trying to get to the next place that we miss what is right in front of us. We don’t usually realize what we have until it is gone. So be blessed by life, love, God, nature, friends, coworkers, pets, food and everything else that can possibly make you smile and create happiness, peace, joy and prosperity for yourself.

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 balancelife4u.com.

(above left) The John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 is offering commemorative Christmas ornaments to be dedicated to the memory of or in honor of a Veteran. (above right) The John Rivers Post 11322 Ladies Auxiliary presented a Patriotic award to the owner of the Korner Kupboard at Q-Mart. He is a sponsor of the Rivers Sounds Newsletter. When someone lets him know they saw his ad in the newsletter, he gives that person an American Flag. “God Bless America!” (left) Members of the John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 stand behind some donations that were received by the community on October 25th. Thank you for supporting the Veterans. photos submitted by paul gerhart, jr

Did you know... as of 2013, 3.6 million Veterans live with a ‘service-connected disability’ as a result of injury or disease while on active duty.

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Quakertown Halloween Parade Results

Individuals 11 & Up

1st Scarlet Bonnie Blue Dogs – Denise Myers 2nd Rocket Raccoon – Sam Gerhart 3rd Mummer – Angry Bird - Lee Ford

Couples 1st Jack’s Radical ’57 Chevy – Jack Coulter

Best Appearing Group 1st Brownie Butterflies – Troop 21468 2nd I’m a Little Daisy – Troop 2111 3rd Scarecrows – Troop 21682 4th Emotional Emoticons Troops 2781 & 21503

Large Groups 1st Spy Theme – Pack 185 2nd DanceWorks – X-mas Magic 3rd Scary Zombie Swimmers – UBYMCA 4th Power & Grace Gym

Commercial Floats 1st Zombie Pep Rally – Qtown Ed Foundation 2nd Jeans, T-shirt & Dragonfly Wings 3rd Skittle Samarai 4th QNB Halloween Theme

Autumn

Changing Colors

Cooler Temps Cornucopia Election Day Falling

Leaves Feed Birds Football Game Gourd Harvest Hayride

Hibernate Holiday Indians Migration Parade Pilgrims Pumpkin

Scarecrow Thanksgiving

Time Change Turkey Veterans Day Voting

The answers to the puzzles on this page are found elsewhere in this issue of UBFP.

Non-Profit Floats

1st 50th Ann. British Invasion Terry Feusner 2nd Western Theme – UB Relay for Life 3rd Quakertown Food Pantry Fire Companies 1st Quakertown Fire Company 2nd Haycock Fire Company 3rd Trumbauersville Fire Company 4th Milford Township Fire Dept.

Equestrian 1st Wild Wild West Shadow Hill & Happy Trails 2nd Halloween Equestrian – Haycock Stables Small Groups 1st Bread of Life Church 2nd Compound Functional Art - Bob Swaim 3rd League of their Own - Bill & Peggy Thrush

Judges’ Prizes 1st Super Heroes – CrossfitQ 2nd Celebrating 35 Miss Cindy’s School of Dance