4 • Upper Bucks Free Press • August 2023
Pride of Quakertown Presents Founding Sponsor Award to QNB Bank, Over $20,000 in Giving Pride of Quakertown (POQ) is proud to recognize QNB Bank as our Founding Sponsor. Launched in 2010, POQ’s mission is to help children at risk achieve their dreams through participation in extracurricular activities. Each year, POQ helps over 150 children in the Quakertown Community School District. “From the very beginning, QNB Bank has been instrumental in our success.” said Jen Reich, co-founder of POQ. “Throughout this time, QNB’s contributions have played a very significant role in our endeavors, amounting to over $20,000. We could not have helped so many of our kids without their enduring support. We can’t thank the QNB team enough.”
“Participating in group sports or other team activities, youngsters learn about teamwork and how to get along with others, valuable skills on the road to success in adulthood.” said Dave Freeman, CEO of QNB Bank. “We are honored to support this great local charity.” Working through the counselors at the Quakertown Community School District, POQ helps children participate in a broad array of activities including music, art, sports and many other programs. Based upon the counselors’ recommendations, each child receives an individual scholarship that supports his or her desire to achieve and grow.
Make Summer Maintenance Simple!
Home Equity Borrowing Solutions APPLY
VISIT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH
TODAY
• Consolidate high-interest debt • Make home improvements • Make a major purchase
215-538-5605 QNBbank.com Visit any of our 12 offices NMLS # 781724
All loans subject to credit approval.
There’s no time like Summertime! With the arrival of the new season, you may want to consider performing some tasks around the house. As with all seasonal upkeep, summer maintenance is important to preserve the function, safety and value of your home. Use the checklist below to help keep your home in shape for summer! EXTERIOR • Repair and repaint any chipped, cracked or faded paint. • Replace loose or rotted siding or decking. • Clean your gutters and ensure your downspouts are draining properly. • Check your roof for damaged shingles or other elements. • Wash your windows inside and out, and fix any failed seals or damaged screens. • Power-wash any surfaces that need a good cleaning.
• Inspect foundations for cracks or leaks. • Fill cracks in your driveway and walkway. • Clean grill for optimal summer barbecuing. • Get your air conditioner checked and serviced by a professional. INTERIOR • Install window air conditioner units if needed, and clean the filters before use. • Dust off your ceiling fan blades, and ensure fans are set in summer (downdraft) mode. • Clean out your dryer vent and exhaust duct to prevent fires. • Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. • Check for water damage on basement walls. • Look for signs of pests (such as droppings, holes or dead bugs) and take action. Home maintenance isn’t always easy, but it can often save you time, money and stress later on. Sue Deily has been a Realtor for 35 years, resides in the Upper Bucks County area and enjoys serving her clients in Bucks, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties. Contact her at suesellshouses@gmail.com.
Two Types of Jade: Part 1 - Jadeite Jade has been a longtime is not as smooth as jade but sometimes is symbol of status in China mistaken for jade. Chrysoprase imitates jade’s since the ancient times. Jade two forms also. Jade can be mistaken for green is an important material and quartz or prehnite and vice versa. These varit is often used in carvings, ious jade look alike stones are good-looking jewelry, screens, decora- stones but are not as beautiful or valuable as tions, etc. Jade is held in jade. high regard as valuable and Fake jades can be susceptible to chemical culturally and artistically significant too. bleaching, color dying, and doubling, also Jade symbolizes success and good luck known as layering. Some fake jade items are and it comes in two forms. In part 1 of this treated to look more translucent. Some fake column, I will discuss jadeite and in part 2 of jade items are treated to accept a plastic coatthis column I will tell you about ing to enhance the object’s look. nephrite. Both beautiful and reNatural, authentic, real and lated. Jade comes in two distinct untreated jade is usually only forms: jadeite and nephrite. treated with a plum juice wash These two forms –jadeite and or beeswax polish as it then will nephrite-- are similar in that they retain its true and natural color. are both stones that are formed Jade is the stone that is used by a grouping of interlocking in special jewelry pieces such as microcrystals. Each piece of jade the Bi symbol disc pendants that is one of a kind and has a definite represent the Chinese symbol character. for eternity. The Bi symbol has Both jadeite and nephrite are a great spiritual significance. hard stones and both are called The Bi symbol is often presented jade, however there are differenccarved in jade. Butterflies symes in the chemical composition. bolize long life and they often Jadeite is a silicate compound of carved into pendants, pins, earsodium and aluminum. Nephrite rings, etc. made of jade. Other is a silicate compound of calcium symbols that are important to and magnesium. Chinese culture which are often Most jade traded today is jaderepresented using jade include: ite jade. It is harder and denser the bat, a symbol of happiness, than nephrite jade. It is more ex- Jade mirror, late 1800s the dragon which shows power pensive than nephrite jade too. Jadeite comes and prosperity, the peach which references imin many colors of green. Jadeite does not have mortality, and the circular disc with a central layers that are visible. hole which references happiness and heaven. Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and Jade has many imitators. Many stones look like jade but are not real jade. For instance, award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori appears Aventurine, a type of quartz, is a green stone on The Curse of Oak Island and Pawn Stars on that is also known as Indian jade or Australian History channel. Dr. Lori gives appraisal valjade. Greenstone is a green stone and it is a ues at www.DrLoriV.com. Her widely popular jade look alike too. Serpentine is the name for channel www.Youtube.com/DrLoriV teaches many types of stones and they all resemble people how to spot and sell vintage objects for jade. Serpentine is waxy, green stone which top dollar.