Upper Bucks Free Press • March 2021

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • March 2021

What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?

March 1

(also 8, 15, 22, 29) Online (virtual) Storytimes every Monday at 10:30am. “Let’s Play School-Ready to Read” (25 min. long) Stop by Perkasie Library during March to pick up a badge for ages 3-5. Regis: calendar.buckslib.org (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718

March 1 to 7 Virtual Library Event “Tangram Mystery Challenge”- jump into the story & solve the mystery. Best for ages 6-13, parent participation encouraged. More info at: calendar.buckslib.org/event/7556586 or 215-257-9718

March 1 to 31 Wednesday Walkabouts, 2pm Nature Walks at Nature Ctr in Doylestown. No dogs! No fee, but pre-registration required: 215-345-7860, peacevalleynaturecenter.org

March 2

(also 9, 16, 23, 30) Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Emily every Tues at 11:30am. (15-20 min interactive stories/songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on. If full, second session will open.

Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718

March 3

(also 10, 17, 24, 31) Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Emily every Wed 1pm. (15-20 min interactive stories/ songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on. If full, second session will open. Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718 Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Shannon every Wed 10:30am. (15-20 min interactive stories/songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on. If full, second session will open.

Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718

March 4

(also 11, 18, 25) Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Shannon every Thur 1pm. (15-20 min interactive stories/songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on. If full, second session will open.

Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718

Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Michelle every Thur 7pm. (15-20 min interactive stories/songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on. If full, second session will open.

Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718

If full, second session will open. Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718 Slot Car Show 9am-2pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd. FMI: 215-536-4115

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Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Allison on Fri 10:30am. (15-20 min interactive stories/ songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on.

If full, second session will open. Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718

March 6

Food Insecurity and Hunger in Bucks County @Zoom, 10:30am, Nonprofit leaders on the frontlines of addressing hunger in Bucks County will participate in this free series of three virtual programs, moderated by the League of Women Voters of Bucks County.

The public is invited to attend any or all of the three dates by registering here or going to https://bit.ly/HungerSeries. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Perkasie Fire Co Drive-thru Cheesesteak & Fries Dinner, $10 each cash only, 4pm-7pm at 1622 North Ridge Rd, Perkasie.

Maple Sugar Day 11am-1pm at Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Bring family & friends and experience how maple syrup was made during pioneer days. Free, donations welcome. FMI: 215-345-7860, peacevalleynaturecenter.org

March 7

Free Clothing for those in need at “Grace’s Closet”, Grace United Methodist, 295 S Main St, Telford. Every Sunday 11:30am-1pm or by appt. FMI: 215-723-2144.

March 8 to 14

Virtual Library Event “Water Cycle Science Experiment” (easy science project) Best for ages 6-13, parent participation encouraged.

FMI: calendar.buckslib.org/event/7563831 or 215-257-9718

March 13

Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Allison on Sat 10:30am. (15-20 min interactive stories/ songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on.

Daylight Saving Time

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Free Community Dinner (5:30pm pickup) at Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie.

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Allison on Sat 10:30am. (15-20 min interactive stories/ songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on.

If full, second session will open. Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718

March 19

Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Allison on Fri 10:30am. (15-20 min interactive stories/ songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on.

If full, second session will open. Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718

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Photos w/Easter Bunny (Saturdays & Sundays, March 20 thru April 3) at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd. (Event Room 201, entrance #1) Photos: $4 each or 3/$10.

FMI: 215-536-4115 “Too Hungry to Learn: Food Insecurity in our Schools” @Zoom, 10:30am, Nonprofit leaders on the frontlines of addressing hunger in Bucks County will participate in this free series of three virtual programs, moderated by the League of Women Voters of Bucks County. The public is invited to attend any or all of the three dates by registering here or going to https://bit.ly/HungerSeries. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Live Virtual Concert 7:30pm at Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse featuring Seasons (5 siblings create a fusion of Celtic & roots music) Virtual concert link on Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse YouTube channel. Donations welcome. FMI: 215-257-3117.

March 20 & 21 Outdoor Spring Craft Fair 11am-4pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd.North Lot across from the Garden Ctr. Handmade items, artwork, tasty treats, more.

FMI: 215-536-4115 or visit us on Facebook for list of vendors.

March 27 Online (Zoom) Storytimes w/Miss Allison on Sat 10:30am. (15-20 min interactive stories/ songs for kids & caregivers) Have cameras on.

If full, second session will open. Regis: calendar.buckslib.org/ (then find event listed) FMI: 215-257-9718 Drive-thru Easter Parade, 1pm-3pm (rain or shine) at Grace United Methodist, 295 S Main St, Telford. (Enter from Hamilton St, collect goodies for your basket, then exit on Reliance Rd.)

March 28 45th Annual Egg Hunt at Quakertown Farmers Mkt. Must wear a mask for event.

10,000 filled eggs, prize eggs & four Grand Prizes for each age group. (0-3 @ 1pm) (46@2pm) (7-9@3pm) Rain date/April 3. FMI: 215-536-4115

March 31 Online Auction for 8th Annual Tails & Ties Gala opens March 31 and bidding runs through April 10. FMI: pets@lastchanceranch. org (Virtual Gala will be on April 10 from 5pm-10pm)

April 2 Photos w/Easter Bunny 11am-8pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd. (Event Room 201, entrance #1) Photos: $4 each or 3/$10. FMI: 215-536-4115.

April 10 8th Annual Tails & Ties Gala (virtual) Pawty at Home! 5pm-10pm FMI: pets@lastchanceranch.org

April 17 Quakertown Bridal Stroll 4pm-7pm. A walking tour with 25+ vendors in Beautiful Downtown Quakertown. Chance to win a $500 Grand Prize. For info and to pre-register: Facebook.com/QuakertownBridalStroll

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What Happened this Month in the History of Quakertown

BY AIMEE PATTISON 1886 Joseph Haring is our new Police Officer, he had 9 years experience working in Philadelphia. He goes on duty at 9 PM, makes 2 rounds on his beat: includes the district between Roberts & Main St. & Broad & Juniper St.’s. Walking on all the other streets & Green St. till the houses end. He is done at 4 AM. John Miller is still in charge of the station as watchman.

Someone broke into Charles Kooker’s smokehouse & stole all his hams.

1892 Big snowfall this month Rev. George Garner bought the house at 10th & Broad St.’s from Amandus Thomas , now he will live right next door to his church.

1894 A 60 horsepower engine & 80 horsepower boiler was installed in the Stove Works. It took 2 months to finish the work.

Andrew Hoffman opened a cobbler shop on Franklin St. next to the school.

Hannah Mathers of Main St. died at the ripe old age of 94.

Dr. Joseph Thomas razed the old firehouse at 12th & Broad St.’s & had a residence built there.

Andrew Walps son Andrew J. lost his grip while trying to board a train in Allentown, his ankle was crushed when the train wheel passed over it.

1895 Curtis Krauss married Lizzie Heist on the 8th. Rev. Garner officiated.

1896 Dr. Charles F. Meredith of Main St. passed away at age 87.

1897 Elizabeth Headman of 11th St. passed away, age 76 years.

1898 Frank Zetty upset his milk wagon & lost most of the milk.

Eagle & Phoenix silk factory moves to town, St. John’s Lutheran removed a row of Maple trees on 10th St. to make room for more curbing.

1899 A new roof was put on the Red Lion by Tinsmith Billger.

J.K. Hedrick opened a homeopathic practice at 521 Juniper St. Jacob Gerhart put in cement pavement & a stonewall on his property at 9th & Juniper.

The shooting gallery is finally shut down after changing hands many times.

1900 Lillie Walp, daughter of Charles, opened a millinery business at her home on E.Broad.

Vandals broke into the Central school & stole the principal’s desk and did damage in general to the school. The desk was found in the adjoining lot smashed to bits & the contents scattered all over.

The Germania band held a St. Patrick’s Day supper & earned $80.00.

Annie Stauffer, dau. of John, graduated from Pierce College for business in Philadelphia.

Rev. Franklin Fretz was elected new Pastor for St. John’s Lutheran.

A fire slightly damaged James Dengler’s shop on S. Main St. 1901 The School District will receive $36.84 from the dog tax in town.

Miss A.R. White opened a millinery store in the Heckler bldg.

1902 Henry Stanley Yost, eldest son of Stanford Yost, was killed instantly by a trolley at 9th & Broad St. 1903 The newest form of entertainment is the Harmony Male Quartet.

Christian Clymer has succeeded Charles Strawn as Postmaster.

1904 Bread prices rose to 5¢ a loaf, due to the increased price of flour, the women of town had a fit & within 3 hours it was back to 4 cents a loaf.

M.B. Fellman’s estate sold his house & lot at 8th & Juniper to Samuel Focht.

1905 Oliver Yost installed an electric motor to operate his coffee grinder.

The M.E. Church celebrated by burning their mortgage.

Emlyn Jones started teaching in the secondary school in the first ward.

With spring just 4 days away, they have 3 to 4 foot snow banks on the streets.

1906 Jennie Hixon was elected to replace Esther Gross as teacher.

Lizzie Hartman & Mrs. Mary Stover bought a house together on S. Hellertown Ave., from Lizzie’s father for $2900.00.

Edwin C. Fretz moved to town after buying a bakery from Oliver Jarrett.

Harvey Croman from Trumbauersville, opened a blacksmith shop on Front St. A motion picture was shown at Saylor Hall, the first scene showed a terrible train wreck.

Cream puffs were being sold for 20¢ a dozen.

1907 Town’s men are talking about running a trolley line to Trumbauersville.

6 inches of snow on ground when people woke Temp’s reached 82 degrees, flooding from all the snow left over.

1908 E.S. Ritter’s store at Broad & Main was the scene of a terrible accident, Erwin Landis’s horse was frightened by a automobile & jumped thru the show window of the shop.

1909 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Johnson of 621 Juniper St. celebrated their 25th wedding

anniversary.

Fence is removed from in front of St. Isidores.

The Red Lion Inn is now called Colonial Hotel.

Council’s bills for February are listed in the paper as $1677.99 Weather is crazy, thunderstorms & then cold weather hit the area again.

1911 Borough Council has passed a gas ordinance to have Highland Gas Co. lay mains to supply gas to residents.

Quakertown Gun Club is organized, 26 members.

Elizabeth Wallace of 631 Juniper died at home.

Prompt response from local firemen saved the Eagle Hotel’s shed from being destroyed.

Newspaper shows a population in 1910 of 3801.

1912 Organizing for Chautauqua starts.

Marvin Moyer sold his property at 309 W. Broad St. to George Weidner, George plans on building a bowling alley there.

1913 Weather has been wonderful this whole month.

1914 More snow, 3 feet.

1915 Heavy snow covers ground. Temps dropped to 20 degrees on the 20th.

Susanna Landis purchased the double house on W. Broad beyond the Red Lion from Earl Hixon.

1916 Weather has been mild. It did rain for 3 days straight, flooding cellars again.

Our Local girls have started a Camp Fire Girls Club.

Borough Council has finally ordered a street sprinkler for the town, at the cost of $187.50.

Addie Moyer bought the house at Erie & Ambler from James Moyer.

Mary Slight, widow of Augustus, her home & business at 136 E. Broad St. was sold to Mr. Naudacher by her estate.

The Woman’s club is promoting a “Shakespeare garden,” you must plant at least 10 flowers spoken about in his writings, these gardens will be judged & a winner chosen.

1917 Heavy snowfall at the beginning of the month, everything is at a stand still: trolleys, trains, telegraph, phones... nothing working.

Papers report Robert Gaul, owner of the California Hotel, was found guilty by a Grand Jury of running a “Bawdy house” & selling liquor to minors on Sunday. He was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in jail.

Citizens Band had a celebration for their 15th anniversary at the Red Lion hall.

Erwin Cagan drove a horse & buggy from Sacramento, CA to Quakertown, he left CA on May 31,1916 & arrived here around the 27th of the month.

Army Recruiters come to town looking for volunteers.

School Board approves a commercial course in the high school.

1918 Thunder & lightning along with robins & bluebirds show signs of spring.

The Aurora Borealis was overhead of the town. Interesting light show.

Saylor Hall was purchased by George Haigh Jr. Papers tell people not to be alarmed if the fire alarm goes off at 2AM, just a reminder for people about daylight savings time.

1919 New tax rate for the year is 7 mills for borough, 3mills for electric and 1 1/2 for liquidation.

People are having a hard time paying the taxes.

Walter Unangst bought the Ideal restaurant from Lamar Hillegass.

The Quakertown driving club hosts it’s 2nd annual banquet at the Red Lion. Dr. C.W. Moyer was elected President of the club. (They used to race at Lulu Park.)

Allen Mitman lost his hand in a gunning accident.

1920 H.C. Artman caused a huge commotion by his 2 large moving vans coming through town on the way to the farm he purchased from Zeno Campbell, trip took 2 days.

John Frederick Grim, brother of Philippina Dietz of 801 Juniper died at home.

News from Waldo New Mexico, Charles B. Shelly who used to live in town was killed while working there. Charles was 44.

Ice harvests this year was 24 inches off the Tohickon.

The Masonic Hall was the site of the 1st banquet & booster meeting of the Wallace Willard Keller Post, American Legion.

A memorial service at the First Reformed Church to honor our military dead was held on the 18th. Over 500 crowded in to hear the names read, Wallace Willard Keller, Ivanhoe Metz, William Eckert, Wilmer Landis, Norman Taylor, Russell Leitch, John Courtney, Jacob Welker and Edward Henry.

Henry Dubbs is the Scout Master for the newly organized Boy Scouts.

The Shaw school had a fire in the attic from a stove pipe that came apart, Earl Hixon discovered the fire & started a bucket brigade with the bigger boys, after much effort it was put out.

Helen Walp was roller skating & fell, she broke her right arm.

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Common Mistakes in Estate Planning

BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ.

American Legion Post 242 Update

BY DICK HELM Snow! Snow! Snow! This winter reminds me of the year we had so much snow in the 1990’s. That was the year it snowed Midweek and kept us on constant snow removal duty week after week. I even shoveled the snow off my house roof TWO TIMES that year! Teams of people went out amongst their neighbors or fellow veterans who could not clear the snow themselves; even helping shovel snow off their roofs. This year I know of some folks who again helped their neighbors or fellow veterans who could not clear their drives for use or to receive oil deliveries in the bitter cold.

March is still ahead of us and I remind those who are able to look out for those in need of these services.

I encourage all to do as I have done—Get a Covid-19 vaccination series of shots. The sooner we lick this pandemic the sooner we can somewhat function as we did before.

When that occurs, make it a point to stop in and enjoy the company of fellow veterans in our Legion canteen. You will be amazed on all the improvements and the change of atmosphere. Matter of fact, fellow veterans, we are open NOW. All current Covid restrictions are observed and the food is great. The Ladies Auxiliary put on a fantastic seafood night on February 13th offering clams and shrimp that

not only were delicious, the price was right.

On Valentine’s day the Sons held a breakfast that is open to the public and is gaining a very good reputation in the community. So stop in! I recently saw, after coming back from a graveside mission, that they were offering a Cheese Steak special one evening.

Speaking of graveside missions, we recently participated in two such services. Heavy snow does not keep your Honor Guard from performing this important duty. The two missions were for veterans who served in World War II. (Known as the Greatest Generation.) I had the honor of knowing both gentlemen and as a history buff talked extensively to both about the service.

John Sigmans served in the Italian front and was recipient of the Purple Heart as he was wounded two times. Chester Westgate, who many of you remember as an attendant at both the Memorial Day services and the Veterans Day service wearing his WWII uniform, served in Europe including the Battle of the Bulge. It is our duty to be there to honor them despite the heavy snows. Let us never forget and keep exposed to the current generations: “Freedom isn’t Free!

Hopefully, as improvements take place in this pandemic, the government will once again free us to have “Public Services” for Memorial Day, Patriots Day, and Veterans Day in 2021.

We will keep you posted as dates open up.

St. Isidore School’s “Coins for Coffee” Treats Essential Workers Although different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lots of snow, Catholic Schools Week at St. Isidore School was filled with school-wide events that help students reflect on the uniqueness of Catholic Schools. The students decided to serve our local community and businesses this year with proceeds from a Coin Drive, “Coins for Coffee.” Families collected coins from wherever they could and raised over $2,000.

The proceeds were used to purchase coffee

and goodies for local Essential Workers including Quakertown & Richland Township Police Stations, Quakertown & Richlandtown Post Offices, Phoebe Richland, Independence Court, and Quakertown Fire Station #1. In addition, the St. Isidore School teachers and staff wanted to recognize the hard work of their fellow local educators, so they treated Quakertown Elementary staff since they have a close relationship with their Principal and staff.

When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan? If you can’t remember, or the answer is “when I went over them with my attorney before signing”, that may need to change. Due to ever changing life events and tax laws, you should review your plan every 3-5 years to help maintain the plan. In this article I’ve put together a list of common mistakes in an outdated estate plan. If one or any of these situations apply to you, then it may be a good idea to sit down with your estate planning attorney.

1. Communicating with your beneficiaries: Do the beneficiaries in your estate plan know what you intend to leave them when you die?

Have you given them the names of individuals they should contact in the event of your death (attorney, trustee, insurance agent, etc.)?

Handling these issues ahead of time will make your estate administration much easier when the time comes.

2. Review your life insurance policies: Is your policy still competitive with the current market? If you are the policy owner, does it still make sense for you to be the policy owner or would it make sense to have it owned by a trust?

3. Maintain your philanthropic goals in your estate plan: If you are someone who has a desire to give back to the community during life, don’t forget to include that passion in your estate plan. There are many ways to include charitable gifts in your estate plan, and more often than not, those charitable gifts in your estate plan will come with tax benefits and potentially increase the net amount you pass on to your other beneficiaries.

4. Is the tax saving strategy still relevant?

Notorious B.I.G. hit the nail on the head with “Mo Money Mo problems.” With more wealth comes more tax issues – not only income tax issues, but also gift tax and estate tax issues. In 2021 the federal estate tax exemption is $11.7 million. This means that upon their death, a citizen may transfer up to $11.7 million (double for married couples) via their estate plan or intestacy, free from federal estate tax. But this was not always the case.

In 2001 the federal estate tax exemption was

$675k. and over the next 20 or so years it rose steadily (except for 2010 – when there was no estate tax at all). My point is, if your estate documents contain an estate tax savings plan that was prepared a number of years ago, it may be outdated and may not be appropriate for your situation anymore.

5. Your children have grown up: When you have young children, a key aspect of an estate plan is naming a guardian. But if your child has now grown up, it is very likely that a guardian is no longer necessary. But there may be other factors to consider: Is your child financially responsible? Do they have any judgments against them? Are they married?

Have children? As these new situations arise, they should be properly addressed in your estate plan.

6. Are the right people still named as your Executor/Trustee? Executors and trustees are those individuals (or corporations as well) who have been appointed to take control over assets (executor controls estate assets/trustee controls trust assets) for the benefit of others (beneficiaries). Executors and trustees are both generally appointed within their respective estate documents – executors are appointed in wills and trustees are appointed in the trust (which can also be set up within a will, but that is a conversation for another time). Executors/ trustees should be people whom you trust. Not only are they responsible for managing assets, but they also have to pay debts and handle tax filings. Take some time to review who you appointed for these positions. It is possible that these appointments may need to be adjusted over the years as well.

Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite

Dublin, Pennsylvania. He special& administration, family law, business law and real estate law.

To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138 or visit his website at www.fravel-law.com.

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First Day of Spring My first thought this month was to write about Spring, which is ushered in on March 20, and leads us to dirty road snow in March, those April showers that may come your way, and flowers that bloom in May, assuming the deer don’t jump our fence and eat them all. (Last year I spent an embarrassing about of money on new fencing to keep the deer from jumping, and rodents from burrowing, into our garden. This keeps Shelli happy, as she loves her giant vegetable garden, and the flowers that she grows in a few of the beds. A happy Shelli usually means a happy Johnno.)

But, in looking at the calendar today, I decided to instead, focus on National Pig Day. March 1st. Yes, the relatively obscure and unknown, National Pig Day. Not pigs as in horrible men, which I can say I never was, or at least haven’t been in a long time, and not pigs as in a slob, which I can also say that I am not. (I’m actually a clean freak.)

No, I mean PIG! The big, pink, four legged ones with the curly tail that unfortunately for them, we eat every New Year’s Day for good luck. Ours, not the pigs. It’s a bad day for pigs everywhere. And if plants can feel, it’s a pretty bad day for potatoes and sauerkraut cabbage too.

Being raised and working in a small family grocery store/meat market in Allentown, I was exposed to pretty much every type of pork product imaginable. I was never a fan of pig’s feet, or some of those other delicacies such as pig tails and pig ears, although I have sold a lot of them. They grossed me out.

And then there was souse...I have no idea what it is, other than some kind of clear gelatinous rectangular blob with pieces of pig parts and who knows what else in it that we would cut on a meat slicer. It’s amazing that after hearing the rubber-like squeak as the blob made its way across the metal plate and through the sliver blade, I didn’t become a vegetarian...

But, I survived, as did my carnivorous leanings, although I do tend to eat quite a bit of fish now because Shelli makes me, and I often enjoy rib chops, and sausage, and yes, the greatest of all breakfast (and sometimes dinner) meats...scrapple.

Shelli on the other hand, while also enjoying the occasional pork tenderloin, finds pigs to be very cute...as she does chickens, sheep, goats, and other farm animals, and constantly suggests we get some of each. We have four acres, so enough land for a few small animals perhaps, but much like the child who endlessly begs for a dog promising to take care of it... feed it...groom it...take it out to poop, and then clean up after it...I know far too well who would end up taking care of whatever creature we bring home, and I can hear her now, in the high pitched voice that only comes out when talking to animals...”Come here little piggie... time to go to bed...jump up to mommy and daddy...”.

For now, with cold weather and occasional snow on the ground, those yearnings for live outdoor animals has abated, and I’m here cohabitating with my beautiful wife, our two cats and one dog, not forgetting the cave crickets that live in in our basement and occasionally come upstairs to visit. They are creepy, but harmless it seems, so I simply catch them and take them back downstairs. The cave crickets that is, not Shelli or the cats and dog.

So, the pigs and chickens will continue to live where they currently live, until that one day I am convinced that they are the best idea ever to bring home, and we do. In all truth and honesty I am quite the softie, and I do know that eventually I would grow fond of them and treat them as family...at least until I’m in the mood for some bacon and eggs...

John Schaninger is a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania and has lived in Upper Black Eddy for 12 years. Reach him at m12string@aol.com

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Obesity in Pets Spring time always makes me think of getting outside - fresh air, more walks and time spent with the family, including our furry friends!

I know we aren’t quite out of the grips of winter yet, but it is coming…hang in there!

And while we are thinking warm thoughts and sunshine, let’s talk about weight loss! Obesity is a crisis in the veterinary world just as it is in the human world!

We overindulge our pets just as much as we do ourselves, and it’s even easier to combat in our pets than in us, so here are a few tips/reminders to help with keeping them slim and fit!

1. Watch the treats – most often this is where we fall down. A 20 lb dog getting the end of your piece of chicken, or ‘just three milkbones!’ a day can be the equivalent of me eating a bowl of ice cream every day! Though it may not seem like much, even small amounts of extra calories can have big impacts on their waistline! One reminder I like to give – it’s not the volume that your pet receives that matters, it’s the ACT of receiving it. So they will be just as delighted if you give them a quarter of a milk bone, as they would be if you give them three!

2. Be honest with yourself about how much you treat them – this is another big one. If you know yourself and you know you are going

to give them the end of your sandwich, and you are going to give them a treat every time they go out – then adjust their meals! Their food daily doesn’t have to be a straight line – if your naughty puppy steals your toddler’s whole lunch, then maybe that night they only get half of their regular meal. You can make adjustments daily just like you do for yourself, and that will help on those days they get extra!

3. Get exercising – The more you get moving, the better it is for both of you! The most important step on any fitness journey? It’s that first step – even if your first walk is 5 minutes, that’s more than you did the day before! Start small, and be reasonable with what you can both handle! Most fitness plans that fall do so because people push themselves too hard, too fast, and then can’t stick with it! Start small and work up – every walk is one more! (For our feline friends?? – laser pointers are a great way to get them moving!)

At the end of the day, it should be about getting healthy, staying healthy, and having fun – so as the weather warms up, get out there and enjoy the sunshine! I promise you will never regret a walk in the sun! Happy Spring!

Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996. They also founded and run Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.

58 QCHS Students Inducted into National Honor Society The following 58 Quakertown Community High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society on February 1st in a virtual ceremony based on their commitment to academics, service, character, and leadership.

Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner and Principal Matthias van’t Hoenderdaal gave words of wisdom to the new initiates.

The students are Justin Adamson, Dylan Aponte, Madeline Baxter, Angelina Becker, Sophia Bezila, Cameron Byelich, Allison Caputo, Eryn Cianciola, Emma Donnelly, Ty Everitt, Dominic Ficarra, Nicholas Fletcher, Zachary Fondl, Kyla Frederick, Aiden Gallagher, Kurt Glaeser, Mark Gromadzki, Elijah Gruver, Ryan Hagan, Emma Harris,

Hannah Hensel, Yelizaveta Hernandez, Olivia Hopkins, McKenzie Huff, Austin Hunsberger, Sophia Inglis, Madison Jeffrey, John Juszynski, Zoie Kartsounas, Madison Kent, Emma Kowalski, Thomas Kozlusky, Madelyn LaBonge, Jordana Law, William Lee, Olivia Lesinski, Eliza Menser, Leah Mestayer, Laney Mitchell, Antonio Morano, Alexis Mowrer, Sara Nouri, Katie Pakula, Siya Patel, Avinash Paul, Delaney Peckham, Melanie Pezzano, Samantha Poulter, Ryleigh Quinn, Sammi Radzai, William Robinson, Lucas Schwartz, Elizabeth Susavage, Kaitlyn Vargo, Emma Wentzel, Madalyn Whedon, Alexandra Wittmann, Anna Zheng.

Quakertown Area Woman Turns 100 Years Old

BY JACQUE HOLLIDAY

Helen Keegan Stump was born on February 9, 1921, to Andrew and Mary Keegan of Quakertown. She was the fourth of eleven children of which seven served in the military. Helen attended Quakertown High School but left before graduation to help her family when her older brothers went to fight in World War II. Her oldest brother Alexander “Al” Keegan died in May 1939, when the Submarine, Squalus, the newest state of the art submarine which was on its way to fight in WW II, sank as the engine room flooded on a trial dive in the North Atlantic. The rescue of these courageous soldiers was classified as one of the greatest submarine rescues in history.

Nearly four years later, in 1943, Helen and her sister, Mary enlisted in the army together.

She arrived in Florida in February for basic training, and she recalls that it was very cold.

They lived in a tent city and after basic training she was sent to an Army air base in Clovis, New Mexico. At that time, there were less than 100 Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs) and over 20,000 men. She said they would sometimes go up with the airmen when they practiced flying and you could have a date every night of the week.

WAACs was started during WW II to allow women to serve in non-combat positions. It later became known as the Women’s Army Corps or WAC. In 1978, it was disbanded and is now part of the regular Army. Helen was among some 350,000 women who proudly served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. From New Mexico she shipped out of New York to Europe on the Queen Elizabeth (which was commissioned as a troop ship during the war), and arrived in Gourock, Scotland on the eve of D-Day, June 4, 1944. They could not get off the ship because of massive troop buildup for the upcoming bombardment. Along with the WAACs, the ship carried the 492nd and 859th bombardment group as well as three other squadrons. She said there were so many men they were only allowed on deck for a short time once a day during the entire voyage.

While in Europe, she worked as a clerk in logistic supplies securing parts for bombers. She attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.

While serving in the United States Army, Helen received the following awards: European, African and Middle Eastern Medal;

American Service Medal; Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps ribbon; World War II Victory Medal; and, of course, the Good Conduct Medal. Helen served in the Army from 1943 to September 1945, seventeen of those months being served in Europe. She returned home on the Queen Mary and was discharged from Fort

Dix on November 15, 1945.

After her discharge, she returned to her family in Quakertown and worked at the David Crystal company for a while. In March1946, she married Elmer Stump and together they raised three daughters. When her children entered high school, she went to work at The Stockroom until her retirement.

Upon returning to civilian life, she tried to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars, but was advised that she could only join the Ladies Auxiliary because the VFW was for men only.

She was not pleased with their policy because she had served overseas also. That rule was changed, and she is now a lifetime member of the VFW. She currently resides in Bethlehem with family, where she enjoys reading and watching her favorite television programs – the morning church service, Judge Judy, and Jeopardy. In her opinion there is nothing else on television worth watching.

Her secret to a long life is hard work and a nice glass of Amaretto or Baileys before bedtime. She prefers Baileys but does not have any right now.

Happy 100th Birthday Helen Stump!

Training without Pain is Humane!

In the 21st century, can there still be a debate over the issue of using pain as a “method” of dog training?

As a CPDT-KA with the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, it’s my job to educate and help dog owners recognize and avoid compulsion or balanced dog trainers. They use prong, choke, and e-collars collars that are intended to apply constricted pressure, shock, and pain around a dog’s neck. They even say they are positive reinforcement trainers using treats!

A true positive reinforcement dog trainer will never use any form of compulsion to inflict pain, force or fear to a dog.

Training fallout from these collars can cause serious mental side effects including physical injury. An example, a dog wearing a compulsion collar that fearfully barks and lunges at another dog would then be choked or pain inflicted to the neck to stop the dog from reacting. The pain and the choking then adds to the negative association the dog wearing the collar has with the other dogs. This is the polar opposite of what the ideal training protocol was designed to accomplish.

Here’s a sample situation: a dog is free of reactivity issues but just wants to go say hello

to another dog by pulling. The human doesn’t want the dog to pull so they use a compulsion collar to stop the dog from pulling. Because of the pain inflicted to the dog when it goes to say hello, it could now be fearful of all other dogs. Today there are many effective alternatives available for training and management of skills. Clicker training is one of the most humane and effective ways to train any animal.

You’d could never use compulsion training on a zoo animal. It would be too dangerous!

I recently asked a client why they chose me to be their dog trainer. She said “I was looking online and you were one of two trainers that were closest to me and could offer private inhome training.” What my client found on the other trainer’s website was appalling to her.

There the trainer stated she was a balanced dog trainer.” The trainer’s video stated, “to stop your dog from barking, you should take a metal bowl and smack the sides of the crate or quake (shake) the crate.” I looked up the website. It had a picture of three dogs each wearing a prong, electric and a regular collar.

Talk about overkill!

Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI, owner and instructor for Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC, Quakertown. She www.molassescreekdogtraining.com

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • March 2021

Kenneth “Kenny” A. Reynolds, Sr.,

66, of Perkasie died January 25, 2021 in Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.

He was the husband of Mary Jo (Saunders) Reynolds. They were married 16 years last September and were best friends for 20 years.

Born in Norristown he was the son of Thomas Reynolds and the late Helen (Caudell) Fizz.

He was last employed as a Pennridge School District Bus Driver until he retired. Prior to that he worked for 26 years at Costansia in Colmar as a print press operator.

He enjoyed music of all genres and was a member of the Pennridge Juke Box Club. He was a member of the Silverdale Senior Center and the morning league pool club, and also a member of the APA Pool League. Kenny enjoyed woodworking, collecting beer steins, his man cave, and enjoyed eating out at local eateries.

Kenny was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife and father he is survived by four sons Kenneth Reynolds, Jr. (Emily), Christopher Reynolds, Bryan Snyder (Robin) and Jason Snyder (Laura). His step-mother Andy (Smith) Reynolds. Three brothers Thomas (Jerry), William (Holly), and Todd (Rose). Three sisters Debbie Rinier (R. Kenneth), Judy E. Young and Alicia Mowery (Pam Mowery). Four grandchildren Jacob Snyder (10), Alex Snyder (7), Olivia Reynolds (7), and Luke Snyder (4).

He was predeceased by his step father Paul Fizz.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Memorial Services will be by invitation only. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

John R. Sigmans, 96, of Milford Square

passed away January 28, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital Upper Bucks Campus.

He was the husband of the late Esther I. (Schmell) Sigmans. They were married 67 years before her death.

Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Jan & Stephanie (Cleys) Sigmans.

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He was the owner operator of Sigmans Auto Body in Milford Square from 1950 until his retirement in 1985.

He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a life time member of the Paletown Rod & Gun Club, and a member of the Milford Fish & Game Club.

He also enjoyed spending time at his hunting cabin in Potter County which he owned since 1962. John also enjoyed antique cars. He was a life member and was also a former assistant chief of the Milford Square Fire Company.

John also told stories of how he helped his late father build gliders and actually enjoyed his last glider ride at the age of 90.

He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley.

John was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II serving with the 34th Infantry and seeing duty in North Africa and Italy. He was twice a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Lehigh Valley Chapel 190 and the Quakertown VFW. He is survived by his two daughters Sara Landis, and Vivian Nichols (Richard), a son Roger (Patti). Six grandchildren Monica, Matthew, Lisa, Jeffrey, Ryan, & Julie, and five great grandchildren Morgan, Jacob, Wyatt, Braxton, & Blake. Predeceased by two brothers Maurice & Albert and a son-in-law Howard.

Graveside Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 2170 Route 212 Coopersburg, PA 18036 or to Purple Heart Foundation P.O. Box 49 Annandale, Virginia 22003.

Marion L. McClements, 93, of Quakertown, died February 2, 2021 in Lifequest Nursing Center Quakertown, PA. Their kind and skillful care, coupled with the attentive, gifted staff at Caring Hospice, are deeply appreciated.

She was the wife of the late Reverend Jack M. McClements.

Born in Utica, NY she was the daughter of the late George L. & Helena P. (Beck) Schafer.

Marion was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, Excelsior School of Business,

and New York State University Cobleskill as Valedictorian with A.A.S. in Nursery Education.

She was a teacher and director of several PreSchools in New York and Pennsylvania. She was later employed for many years at Bethanna Children’s Home until her retirement.

As a minister’s wife she was deeply involved in church activities including leadership, teaching, and often as church pianist and organist. They ministered with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Youth for Christ, and Operation Outreach in California, Utah, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

She loved spending time with her family and also home schooled several of her grandchildren.

Her love of children inspired her to become an avid doll collector and historian. She enjoyed growing flowers, sketching children, compiling family history, writing several books on her childhood memories, writing original poetry, and compiling a photographic collection of her grandchildren illustrating favorite Bible verses. After all she said “God and family are the bottom line.”

Marion is survived by her two daughters Becky Ryan Roeder (Gary), and Wendy Westfall (Michael). A sister Beverly Lottermoser, five grandchildren Patrick Ryan, Rachael Ryan, Sarah Ryan Baucom (Shannon), Amber Westfall Hillanbrand (Ryan), and Noelle Westfall Kingsbauer (Travis), and four great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a grandchild Sean Ryan.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Bluebonnet Trails Community Services 1009 North Georgetown St. Round Rock, Texas 78664.

Betty Jane Fermier, age 99, died peacefully at her son’s home on February 3, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Philip C. Fermier, Jr to whom she was married for 78 years. She and her husband were married in Quakertown, PA., lived in Worcester, PA., Cape May, NJ. And Bradenton, FL. Betty loved life and enjoyed interacting with people. She worked in retail and was a natural at it. She owned a children’s clothing store in Lansdale, Betty Jane’s Children Shoppe until “retirement.” She “un-retired” and managed a clothing store, the Sandpiper in Cape May, NJ until moving to Florida. She also worked for many years at the Koehler’s Jewelry in Lansdale.

Betty enjoyed knitting, crocheting and flowers especially geraniums. She loved a clean car too and washed many the old fashioned way with a hose, a bucket and a sponge.

Her greatest love and satisfaction was her family. Every Mothers Day card sentiment seemed to work for describing her as loving, loyal, supportive, grateful and giving.

Betty Jane is survived by her three sons Philip Charles, III, David Barry (Sylvia) and Alan Matthew (Connie). Six grandchildren David, Jr., Adam M., Jason, Alison, Tom, and Andrew, Sixteen great grandchildren and One great great grandchild.

She was predeceased by a brother Keith Matthews and her parents Leland & Eda May (Ambler) Matthews.

She was a member of Wentz U.C.C. in Worcester Township where she and her husband Phil will be interred. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wentz UCC 3246 Skippack Pike, Worcester, PA 19490.

Ursula M. Kurylak, age 99, of South Whitehall Twp., PA, died February the 5th 2021 at the Luther Crest Retirement Facility.

She was the wife of the late Gunter Noak, who died in 1945 and shared five years of marriage.

And the late Mychajlo Kurylak who died in 2007 with whom she shared fifty years of marriage.

Born in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Walter Herke and the late Berta Illige.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting and spending time with her family.

Survivors include: daughter: Marita Merkelt, husband James, grandchildren: Deanna Jackson and Michael Merkelt, great-grandchildren: Matthew Jackson, David Jackson, Nicole Merkelt and Lauren Lee and great great-grandchildren: Evangeline Jackson and Alexis Lee. Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown, PA. A memory of tribute may be placed at the www.nauglefcs.com web site.

Barbara “Babs” A. Krchnavi, 88, of Allentown formerly of Quakertown and Naples, Florida died February 6, 2021 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Krchnavi.

Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late William & Margaretha (Fisher) Bergman.

She was the co-captain of the 1950 BuxMont Championship Field Hockey Team at QCHS and a graduate of Allentown Business School.

She worked for SKF Industries in Kulpsville before retiring.

Barbara was a member of the Keystone Quilters and the Naples Quilt Guild. She was of the Lutheran Faith.

Barbara is survived by her seven children Joseph Scott (Theresa) of Michigan City, Indiana, Karen Fluck (Dan) of Quakertown, Cindy Teta (Cliff) of Coopersburg, Debra Krch of Florida, Stephan of Quakertown, Christopher of Pennsburg, and Robin Lehman (Bill) of Coopersburg. Twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimers Association 399 Market St., Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Orvis Merritt Barndt went home to be with the Lord on 2/6/2021 at Lehigh Valley Health, Allentown, PA. He is the son of Orvis Franklin Barndt and Irma Ruth (Freed) Barndt. Husband to Kathleen Helen (Hawylack) Barndt. Orvis worked at Ametek / US Gauge, Sellersville, PA from 1950 to 1993. He also worked at Grand View Hospital in the laundry in 1946.

He worked also part time as janitor/custodian at Harvey Clothing, Quakertown, PA, AG Pants Factory, Perkasie, PA. and Wissahickon Park Apartments, Lansdale, PA. He spent hours watching Christian TV shows and old Cowboy shows from the 1950’s: Roy Rogers, Tom Mix, Gene Autry, Tex Ritter. Spent lots of his space time playing his old records from his collection.

He is survived by his wife, a son Jeremiah Daniel Barndt, a daughter Brittany Elizabeth, and his brother Ronald F. Barndt.

He is preceded in death by his sister Mildred Ruth Stump.

Graveside Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

Carl B. Sprague, age 68, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on February 6, 2021 at the Quakertown Center.

He was the son of the late Wilbur F. and Jean R. (Jones) Sprague.

Carl graduated from Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, N.J. class of 1972.

Carl was a very intelligent individual and had a love for nature, animals, and insects.

He was an avid fan of dirt track and stock car racing. He attended many races in many places. He could tell you who won the race, what car they were driving and what size engine it had under the hood. He also had a love for music, with a fabulous collection of all sorts of albums from various groups. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. Had a good sense of humor and had a passion for Dunkin Donuts which he let us all know about when it came to holidays. He will be sadly missed by many people.

Surviving are brother: Walter Sprague and companion Sharon Osborne, sisters: Wanda (Todd) Martin, Marie (Jeff) Zeidler, Dawn Brayerton, and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are entrusted to Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown.

John Peter Hager, 73, of Quakertown, PA passed away on February 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband to Mary Jane (Morgan) Hager with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.

Born in Quakertown, PA he was a son of the late Chester O. and Elizabeth Emma (Yost) Hager.

He graduated from Quakertown Community High School.

John was a machine operator for R.R. Donnelley in Quakertown. He formerly worked at Freed Glass, gas stations, Moores Business Forms, and Earl Bowl of Quakertown.

He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, Richland Township Fire & Rescue (Shelly), Richlandtown Fire Company, Plumsteadville Grange and Pecks Lakes Sportsman Association for which he was on the board for several years. He was big on community service and would lend a hand to anyone in need.

Surviving along with his wife are children: Cheryl Boyer, Brenda Shelly, Balinda Haines,

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and Jonathan Hager, nine grandchildren, seven and one of the way great-grandchildren and siblings: Franny, Bill, and Mary. He was predeceased by siblings: Raymond, Sarah, and Edna.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to: Richland Township Fire & Rescue, 64 Shelly Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. www.nauglefcs.com

Rudolf E. Fasolak, 75, of Quakertown formerly of Philadelphia died February 9, 2021 in his home.

He was the husband of Liliana M. (Fuentes) Fasolak. They were married 48 years last October.

Born in Austria he was the son of the late Ivan & Katarina Fasolak.

He retired as a mechanic for Norfab Corporation in Norristown. Prior to that he was co/owner of A & F Welding Corporation in Philadelphia.

He was a muscle car enthusiast and enjoyed fishing. Rudolf was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown. He was in the Merchant Marines before joining the U. S. Navy and serving during the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters Tania Baldwin (Brad) of Macungie and Natalie Hart (Joseph) of Quakertown.

A brother Ambrozy of Florida, two sisters Stefania daSilva of Brazil and Maria Kesseler of Nebraska. Seven grandchildren Dylan, Seth, Caleb, Amelia, Alexis, Olivia, and Angel.

He was predeceased by a daughter Lily Fasolak-Thompson and a brother Stefan.

A Mass will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society 1818 Market St. Suite 2820 Philadelphia, PA 19103 or St. Luke’s Hospice Development Office 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Emily P. Thatcher died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospice on February 10th, 2021 in Bethlehem, PA. She was 91 years old.

She is survived by a son, Donald Thatcher of Coopersburg, PA; a sister, Doris Hess of Beaver, PA and four grandchildren, Jill Walker of Columbia, SC, Colby Thatcher of Center Valley, PA, Molly Castillo of Levittown, PA and Jacob Thatcher of Boulder, CO. She is predeceased in death by her parents, her husband, William Thatcher; son, David Thatcher, granddaughter, Sarah Thatcher and brother James Purcell.

She was born on September 28th, 1929 to Edward Purcell and Emily Griffith Purcell in Mahanoy City, PA. In 1935, the family moved to Philadelphia when her father got a job with Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO). She graduated from Olney High and began working for PECO in Accounts Receivable.

Emily met her husband in Quakertown, PA through mutual friends and in 1960 she married and moved to Quakertown, PA where she lived for the next 55 years as a devoted wife and mother.

Emily was very active in the Quakertown community. She was a volunteer and officer with the Quakertown Hospital Women’s Auxiliary. Past president of the Quakertown Women’s Club and the Republican Committee woman for the 4th ward. She was also very involved in her church, the First United Church of Christ. Later on she volunteered with Neidig Elementary School reading with 2nd graders who needed extra attention. She also worked part time for a period with the Bucks County Department of Weights and Measures.

Emily also belonged to a Book Club where she socialized with her closest friends in the Quakertown area.

Emily enjoyed local politics and had a great sense of humor. She adored her grandchildren and always made them a priority. She loved spending time with her Book Club friends.

She was an excellent cook and spent countless hours on the phone with her sister and closest friend, Doris, sharing recipes, stories and laughing.

Graveside services and burial will be held at St. Stephens U. C. C. Cemetery in Perkasie at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be announced at later date.

Arrangements in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to First U. C. C. Church 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown PA 18951.

Chester J. Westgate, 100 years old, of Richlandtown, formerly of Quakertown, PA and Niagara Falls, New York, died Thursday February 11, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Mildred (Guennel) Westgate with whom he shared 73 years of marriage.

Born in Blakely, Pennsylvania on July 27, 1920, he was the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Strong) Westgate.

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He graduated from Blakely High School in 1937.

Chester was employed by Moore Business Forms (now Donnelley) until retiring in 1977.

After retiring, Chester worked for Penn Community Bank, volunteered at the America Red Cross Blood Drives for over 14 years, and handcrafted woolen hats for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Disabled Veterans. He was also a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America.

He also enjoyed woodworking and working on homes especially remodeling rec-rooms and was known as a good neighbor and friend always ready and willing to help. Each Veteran’s Day he also went into schools to give a presentation on his WWII experiences.

Chester served in the United States Army as a Technical Sergeant in the 129th AntiAircraft Artillery Battery D where he served in 9 countries, the Invasion of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded 6 Battle Stars, Victory Medal, and the Liberty Medal from France, European African Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Bronze Star, and Battle of the Bulge Commemorative Medal.

Chester received many honors for his service to his country and community. He was honored for his service in WWII by attending the Tour of Honor in Washington, DC. He received the Red Cross Presidential Award for Excellence. A file of Chester’s WWII experiences can be found in the WWII archives in Washington, DC. Chester was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown, PA where he served as lay reader, usher, mortgage committee member, greeter and various other roles.

Along with his wife, Mildred, he is survived by his children: James and wife Linda, Joyce and husband Pete, and Carol and husband Kenneth. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild due in March.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family with a memorial service for Chester at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown, PO Box 120, Spinnerstown, PA 18968. (crstrunk.com)

Rosalind Haas, 95, passed away February 12, 2021 at The Atria of Bethlehem.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Haas, who passed away in 1993.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry Louis Hand and Jennie (Halpern).

Rosalind was an active member of the Quakertown Senior Citizens and a volunteer at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville.

Survivors: Son, Mark Steven Haas and his wife, Helen; Brother, Stanley Hand.

Services: Private. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Allentown, www.BKRFH.com Kevin M. Leamer, age 49, of Quakertown, PA passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of Lois (Stauffer) and the late W. Robert Leamer.

Kevin graduated from Quakertown High School in 1989 as the President of his senior class. He enjoyed making music, playing the trumpet in the band and singing in the chorus. He also enjoyed the stage after starting his acting career in 6th grade participating in the high school production of Bye, Bye Birdie. He continued his love of theater by performing in Hello Dolly his sophomore year, later playing the lead in his second production of Bye, Bye Birdie during his senior year. Kevin also made time for his other love - playing sports. He joined the baseball team his sophomore year. Kevin played on the basketball team all through high school and played on the Suburban One Championship team his junior year. He served as one of the high school basketball team’s captains his senior year. Kevin also played tight end on the football team all three years, leading the team as one of its captains his senior year.

Who could forget his famous diving touchdown catch to win the 1988 Thanksgiving Day game against Quakertown rival, Pennridge?

Kevin earned his degree in Music and Video Business Management from The Art Institute of Philadelphia in 1993.

Kevin loved music and performing. After high school, Kevin played in a number of bands and enjoyed playing at local venues. Kevin continued his involvement in sports by coaching football as an Assistant Coach at Upper Perkiomen Mohawks Youth Football Program, Assistant Football Coach at Upper Perkiomen Middle School, and Assistant Football Coach Upper Perkiomen High School. He enjoyed working with the students on the love of the game. Kevin continued his love of the stage

and theater by joining the crew of Dorney Park’s “The Haunt” for the last three years.

He had a comedic sense of humor and was a good friend to those who knew him closely.

He enjoyed restoring old items and musical equipment. Kevin had a love of animals, especially dogs. He enjoyed visits from Doby, his neighbor buddy!

Kevin’s greatest joy in life by far was his daughter, Aubree. He loved her dance company performances and was so proud of her working hard in school and going away to college.

Surviving along with his mother are daughter: Aubree Leamer and her mother Brandy McNichol, brother: Keith Leamer, wife Cindy and sister: Kelly Andre, husband Michael and nieces, nephews, and great nephews. He was predeceased by sister: Kim Maleski, paternal grandparents: W. Russell and Evelyn Leamer, maternal grandparents: Linford and Evelyn Stauffer, and brother-in-law: Larry Maleski.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Kevin’s memory to: QMPO Quakertown Music Promoters Organization www.qmpo.org PO Box 162, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Suszanna V. DeFlavio of Quakertown, PA passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Flory R. DeFlavio.

She was born in Yatesville, PA on August 29, 1932, a daughter of the late Florence Ross and Nunzio Gubitosi. She graduated from Quakertown High School in 1950.

On November 19, 1955, she married Flory R. DeFlavio at St. Joseph Church, Limeport, PA. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2015.

Suszanna was a member of St. Isidore Church, Quakertown, PA. She is survived by sons: Michael and David; daughter: Susan; granddaughter: Apolinia; and many nieces and nephews.

The youngest of nine, Suszanna was preceded in death by her sisters, Vera Gieseke, Jenny Plath, Margaret Kilhefner, Josephine Brown and her brothers Antonio, Nunzio, Sebastian and Alfred. Also preceded in death are niece: Loni Brown, nephews: Daniel and Sebastian Gubitosi, Richard Gieseke and great niece: Christine Pileggi.

Interment will be held in Union Cemetery.

The Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown, PA is handling the arrangements. www.nauglefcs.com Mary Loretta Rosenberger, 63, of

Penn Valley, PA died February, 17, 2021 in Horsham Center, North Wales, PA. Born in Quakertown, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late Marvin & Loretta (Shimer) Rosenberger.

Mary grew up in Quakertown and graduated from Quakertown High School, where she was Head Drum Majorette.

She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Cedar Crest College, and years later, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

In the early years of raising her daughter, Mary and her family spent several years in Australia, where Mary worked as a computer programmer developing software.

While in Australia, she became interested in Eastern Yoga and Meditation and became a certified yoga instructor. Upon returning to Pennsylvania, Mary began a practice of Yoga and created “Accent on Yoga & Health”. She taught both students and faculty at Moravian College and Lehigh University, in addition to students in her private practice. In later years, her yoga students and family encouraged her to continue her education which prompted the pursuit of her Master’s Degree.

She is survived by daughter Sarah Zaharchuk Page, son-in-law Jimmy Page, grandson Oliver Marvin Page, significant other Marc Lipsitt, former husband Walter Zaharchuk, aunt Anna Rosenberger, brother Roger Rosenberger, and several cousins.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary’s name can be made to Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St., Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Patricia Cecilia Fite went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021 in her beloved home at the base of Haycock Mountain in Haycock Township. She was 87.

She was born on December 23, 1933 to the late Charles H. and Kathryn B. (Poth) Young during the height of the Great Depression. She grew up in the Fox Chase section of Northeast Philadelphia. She attended St. Cecilia School

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in Fox Chase and was a member of the first non-boarding class at St. Basil Academy in Fox Chase Manor, graduating in 1951.

After graduation, she worked for six months at SKF on Glenwood Avenue in North Philadelphia as a secretary.

She met the love of her life, Joe, at the Fox Chase Weightlifting Club where he lifted weights and she watched the weightlifters.

They married on July 12, 1952 at St. Cecilia Church and got right to work raising a family. The young couple moved from their first apartment on Benson Street in Fox Chase to a new home in Warminster in the spring of 1955.

They spent all the money they had at settlement and had to borrow a few bucks to get home on the train. They eventually raised five children in that rancher in Warminster before moving to the log house that Joe built – pretty much by himself – at the base of Haycock Mountain in 1981. She loved the solitude there where she liked to garden, paint and cook. Pat was one of the first tour guides at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown when it opened to the public in 1976 and was a member of the Bucks County Historical Society. She also served as secretary for the Haycock Historical Society. Pat and Joe loved to travel, especially to Canada where the family vacationed every year.

Pat was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She is survived by her son Joseph B. Fite III and his wife Ruth Ann of Hatboro, her son John Fite and his wife Donna of Eagles Mere, Pa., and her son Charles Fite of Danboro. Pat is also survived by nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Joe, a daughter, Mary Keba, of Danboro and a daughter, Trish Garza, of Hurst Texas.

Interment will be at the St. John’s Cemetery, Haycock Run Road, Haycock.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (wwwcrstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Pat’s name to St. John the Baptist Parish, 4050 Durham Road, Ottsville, PA 18942.

Sandra S. Fretz, 75, of Limeport died February 23, 2021 in Quakertown Center.

She was the wife of the late John L. Fretz.

Born in Georgia she was the daughter of the late Warren & Margaret (Dorsey) Stackhouse.

She loved to read and she also enjoyed black and white TV shows and movies. Sandra is survived by a daughter Beth Benitez, and three sons John Benitez (Maria), Joseph Benitez, and Jeffery Benitez. Three step children Sarah, John K.. and Gillian. She was predeceased by a step daughter Melissa.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

Gerald E. Mill, 72, of Pennsburg died February 24, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born in Doylestown, PA he was the son of the late D. Gerald Mill & Alice (Fachet) Renninger.

He retired from Knoll Furniture.

He enjoyed golf and the yearly trips with friends to Myrtle Beach and Florida to play.

He also enjoyed all types of sports.

Gerald was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He is survived by two sons Christopher Mill (Erica Goldman) and Douglas Mill (Shannon), a daughter Amanda Maldonado (Abel). Six grandchildren Jeremy, Lilly, Allyson, Devon, Amelia, & Sebastian. He is also survived by his grand dog Bella.

He was predeceased by his step-mother Helen Mill and step-father Willard “Bud” Renninger.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke’s Hospice Development Office 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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QCHS Alumni Spotlight: Jamie Stover, Class of ‘08

BY CHRISTOPHER BETZ

This is the second in a series of articles highlighting notable graduates of Quakertown Community High School. Featured individuals are selected by the QCHS Alumni Association.

Today we highlight Jamie Stover, Class of 2008.

Jamie Stover is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who has been routinely recognized for her coverage of both feature and political stories at WFMZ TV Channel 69 in Allentown, PA. Among her most notable reports are the Bill Cosby trial in Montgomery County, a deadly train derailment in Philadelphia, and a two-month manhunt for an alleged killer of a Pennsylvania State Police trooper in the Poconos. She spearheaded the station’s award-winning coverage of a federal grand jury corruption investigation that ultimately led to Allentown mayor Ed Pawlowski’s downfall in 2018.

Prior to joining WFMZ, Jamie spent two years at WBOY in Clarksburg, West Virginia, where she launched a series dedicated to the impact of natural gas development in the region. She also broke a story highlighting issues at a state-run veterans’ nursing facility that ultimately caught the attention of the state’s governor. Jamie was also the weekend anchor and filled in periodically as weather forecaster.

Stover graduated from Quakertown Community High School in 2008 having followed an academic track that included advanced placement and college credit courses.

Initially, she had no particular firm direction for her post high school course of studies or career, though she did have Pre-Med in mind as a possibility.

It was Political Science teacher Jeffrey Silk that initially planted the seed for Stover to consider journalism. Often the class would participate in various group readings and Silk took note of Stover’s exceptional reading voice and that she should consider taking advantage of that talent.

“Mr. Silk saw something in me that opened doors that I would never have considered.”

Stover explored the notion with an opportunity at KYW Newsradio which runs its Newstudies student reporter program for high school students. The program gives students immersive contact with the ins and outs of broadcast journalism. Students come to the KYW Newsradio studios in Philadelphia to learn news writing, reporting, ethics and interviewing skills from station managers, editors, reporters, anchors and guest speakers.

They research, write and record news stories about their schools and communities. Stover’s news story about QCHS’s senior prom, among others, was broadcast on KYW 1060 in her own voice.

When it became time to attend college, her direction was very clear. “I was intent on broadcast journalism.” Jamie graduated summa cum laude from the Scheyer Honors

College at Penn State University in 2011, where she majored in journalism. A highlight that further engrained her direction was the opportunity to do “real news stories” and anchor a Penn State student news program seen in 27 counties. So it was not just broadcast journalism, but television that she was intent to do. According to Stover, to really tell the whole story, visuals such as pictures, charts, and maps are important. While at Penn State, she spent a summer interning at WFMZ TV to further that experience.

Jamie Stover credits her success to hard work, saying “It really comes down to time and effort,” and really solid teachers pushing her academically. To this day, she follows the school motto at Trumbauersville Elementary where she attended. “Hard work pays off.

Effort counts.” Also important are her relationships with others.

She encourages students pondering their futures in any career to job shadow, interview people in various fields, consider one’s lifestyle interests, and really put some time into what one see as his or her potential future.

Stover says that had she not gone into broadcast journalism and doing what she does, she’d probably be a woodworker. “I love those kinds of projects.” She credits her woodshop teacher, Mr. Meeker with nurturing that interest. “It is important for kids to learn how to actually use their hands.”

When Stover’s not out on the news beat, she loves cheering on the Nittany Lions, going for a run, playing soccer, channeling her inner foodie, and spending time with family, her long term boyfriend Gene, friends and family.

Jamie Stover lives in Emmaus with her three year old dog, Zoey.

Here We Are

So here we are it has been almost a year in March that we will have been in shut down.

For some of us our lives have been turned upside down and we are still struggling with the impact and the effects of this pandemic.

Whenever the new year is upon us, it often prompts us to look at our lives and what the previous year was like for us and if we achieved any of the goals that we had set for ourselves. However, this past year was like no other. Yet it still will allow us to revisit previous goals and possibly create new ones that we had not thought about.

What I mean by this is that for instance some couples were “forced” to be home with one another all day and all night. For some they found this a good experience and renewed their love or their interest in their partner. And for others it became apparently clear that they were not happy in this relationship.

On a positive note, the goal for the “renewed” couple they will be looking at a goal this year to continue to improve their relationship and possibly explore new interests. For the “unhappy” couple, their goal may be to seek couples counseling or make plans to end their relationship.

My belief throughout this past year has been that we are all going to learn and grow from this experience. It has been an extremely uncomfortable year for most of us. And for some it has been good especially if they needed a break from work and driving and all of the responsibilities associated with work.

My life was turned upside down with different/more responsibilities and a multitude of feelings and emotions that at times were uncomfortable and unwanted. However, I embraced

every experience as an opportunity for personal growth.

I truly believed and believe that I have learned a lot about myself and others and it has allowed me to redefine some of my relationships and my perceptions of how I have seen things in the past and present.

My eyes are more open if that is possible.

For those that know me personally and professionally know that I am all about seeing the big picture and understanding the whole process.

So, for me to be able to see things differently is so satisfying and at times frustrating in a good way.

While I may have felt frustrated at times with things that were happening in my life that I had no control over I still embraced it as an opportunity to learn and grow.

I truly believe that everything that is happening in our life happens for a reason. For now, we may not know why however in time the lesson or purpose will reveal itself to us.

As I always say, you have to believe in this philosophy in order to trust the process. I am not someone who thinks in black and white terms this life experience is definitely a grey area.

I am truly grateful for this past years’ experience on most days. Other days I am like “really??” yet at the end of the day I feel a sense of peace and calm and know that tomorrow is a new day. And we will get through this, I promise. My belief is, “that all persons are truly greater than they think they are.”

Susan V. Brewer is a Certified Life Coach and Psychotherapist in the Upper Bucks County Area. She can be reached at 215-872-4219.

Visit her website at www.balancelife4u.com.

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Buckygrams: Sylvester, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Pie, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Granny, Elmer Fudd, Wile E Coyote, Road Runner, Pepe Le Pew, Foghorn Leghorn, Henery Hawk, Yosemite Sam, Speedy Gonzalez, Pete Puma, Marvin Martian. Hidden Message: Cartoons make us laugh and smile.. Bucky Block: Standup Comic

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan As one of the top two perpetually best-selling midsize sedans in the country, Honda’s 2021 Accord is the sharpest looking they have ever designed, and made.

And with the latest in hybrid powertrain technology, their Accord Hybrid also remains

a top pick.

Honda melded Accord’s favored traits of fine handling, a spacious interior and a myriad of safety features into a highly economical sedan thanks to their hybrid knowledge and experience.

Accord Hybrid’s powertrain consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that’s combined with a starter generator along with a propulsion motor that gets its juice from a lithium-ion battery, that together generates a total of 212-hp, a bit more than its closest competitor, Toyota’s Camry Hybrid at 208-hp.

It also develops 232 lb/ft of combined torque.

Regenerative braking helps recharge the battery pack and when the system is coupled to a CVT automatic transmission, Accord Hybrid earns EPA mileage ratings of 44 city, 41-highway mpg.

Accord Hybrid is offered in Hybrid, EX EX-L and top-line Touring we tested.

One of the first noticeable features upon slipping into the comfy and supportive drivers’ seat of the Touring trim version, is a push button CVT transmission with Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive modes. Once acclimating to the buttons, especially when coming from a handle shifter, it’s really enjoyable to use. And Honda also included paddle shifters. I did miss resting my right hand on a console mounted handle shifter which goes back to my manual shift, drag racing days.

Below it are switches for Sport, Econ and EV modes. The latter propels the car on electric power only, but only at low speeds and for short periods. A Power Flow Monitor shows the flow from gasoline engine to battery charge.

Econ mode improves fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the climate control system and accelerator pedal response.

Sport mode increases engine performance and handling for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads, says Honda.

The hybrid powertrain provides gobs of power in linear fashion. Punch the accelerator to pass an 18-wheeler, and Accord jumps aggressively ahead.

Shod with 19-inch Goodyear tires, and with the added weight of the batter pack, Accord Hybrid rode smoothly and exceptionally quietly. Only major road imperfections reverberate into the cabin. Accord also parked easily with its tight 38.1 foot turning radius.

Accord’s cockpit is classy and posh.

Everything from the perforated leather seats

to the vertical stack, 8-inch touchscreen, large HVAC controls and cleanly designed console, blend ever so nicely together.

The accompanying gauge cluster includes a fuel economy gauge where a tachometer would traditionally reside. It shows Charge, Power and Ready settings that can serve as an aid in driving more economically. Between it and the speedometer is a driver information display that alerts the driver to possible unsafe conditions, a myriad of features and a host of functions.

Local Woman Brings “Tipping Challenge” to Area Restaurants

A touch of faux woods adorns dash and doors while the touchscreen serves a host of functions including the rearview camera with close-up view, apps, satellite radio, Honda Link infotainment system with voice recognition, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. There’s also a head-up-display showing vehicle speed and posted speed limits.

Wide opening rear doors allow easy ingress/egress into a spacious rear seat that can comfortably fit two adults with ample leg and headroom. Due to a tall transaxle hump, a third adult passenger would be deprived of decent legroom.

Trunk space is deceivingly large for its 16.7 cubic foot rating. It has a cargo loading depth of 46 inches but increases to 76 inches upon flipping the rear seatbacks. Even with the seatbacks upright, the trunk can accommodate a pair of large rollie luggage bags and then some.

Flip them, and two golf bags will easily fit.

For small item storage, the trunk underfloor houses a hard foam five compartment bin, one of which is occupied by a tire inflator kit. An item more carmakers are including instead of a weighty spare tire.

Accord Hybrid carried a base price of $36,240. And with that comes a long list of safety features and amenities such as driver attention monitor, blind spot monitoring, low speed braking control, walk away automatic door locks, collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, tire pressure monitoring and much more. All the latest features and functions todays car buyers want. The only extra cost item was delivery ($955) that took the bottom line to $37,195.

For that, Accord buyers also get top government safety ratings of a full five overall vehicle stars; five for driver/passenger frontal crash; five each for front/rear seat side crash; and five for rollover. All outstanding and impressive safety scores that not all vehicles can attain.

Accord Hybrid could only be made better if it was offered with AWD. Otherwise, this perennial favorite offer comfort and economy with Honda’s proven quality.

Nick Hromiak is an automotive enthusiast and freelance writer. We look forward to bringing you his new column each month.

He can be reached at nhromiak@verizon.net.

UBCTS Student of the Month: Abygail Jacobes Abygail Jacobes, a senior from the Welding & Fabrication Technology program, has been named Student of the Month for February at the Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS). Abygail is the daughter of Melanie and Anthony Jacobes of Quakertown. She attends Quakertown Community High School.

Abby has continued to go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to taking care of the Welding shop. Currently, she is the designated shop foreman and truly takes pride in completing her tasks and making sure others hold up their end-of-cleaning tasks. She has displayed outstanding leadership traits and is always prepared when she enters the classroom. Abby is an honors student and currently has the highest overall grade for the PM Welding class, excelling in work ethics and knowledge categories.

When Abby isn’t in school welding, she spends some of her time working with her father doing plumbing and H-VAC work and looks after two horses. She has also been involved in the SkillsUSA metal sculpture competition in years past and has a love for TIG welding.

Abby has a great work ethic that has been

instilled in her through her parents and the activities she participates in outside of school.

Not only is she incredibly talented with the hands-on portion, but she also has the work ethic that employers seek and is an example of what a student at Upper Bucks County Technical School should represent.

As the optimistic “fifteen days to flatten the curve” hits its one-year anniversary this month, we recognize that restaurant servers have been some of the hardest-hit workers suffering under the PA’s tough restrictions.

Indoor dining is restricted to no more than 50% capacity. The restrictions are meant to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus which reached pandemic status in 2020.

While the virus numbers are thankfully decreasing at this point in 2021 and the state has eased up to a degree on restaurant restrictions, servers are still under-employed and not making their pre-pandemic wage levels.

Emily Hallman-George of Quakertown decided to do what she could to help local restaurant employees. One day as she was “going down the rabbit hole” of TikTok, she came across the Venmo Challenge and was inspired to do something similar in the Quakertown area.

She has invited her Facebook friends and others to donate any amount of money for her Tipping Challenge. Over the past six weeks, Emily and her friends have donated hundreds of dollars for tips at eight local restaurants – including Spor’s General Store, the Karlton

Café, JP’s Diner, Kathy Country Kitchen, Casey’s, and others.

This married, mother of two feels strongly about helping her community. Emily volunteers with Quakertown Community Outreach.

She has especially set her volunteer efforts towards the Bush House, a low-income residence hotel in downtown Quakertown. Emily reflected that so many people seem to want to be involved in helping their community, but don’t always know how to go about it. “This is a very giving community,” she says.

The first restaurant crew to benefit from Emily’s generous initiative was the Karlton Café on West Broad Street in Quakertown.

“It was wonderfully unexpected,” said Patrick Finnegan, an employee of the café.

“On behalf of the Karlton and all local businesses I would like to thank [Emily and her friends] for your generosity and support.”

The Karlton employees received $280.

Emily plans to continue the Tipping Challenge for “as long as I keep getting donations”. Anyone can donate to this cause through her Venmo account, @ Emily-George-13.

Members of the staff at Spor’s General Store in Trumbauersville graciously accept $300 that was donated to Emily George’s Tipping Challenge to boost the bottom lines of workers in the hard hit restaurant industry due to the Covid outbreak over the past year. submitted photo

“How terrible a time is the beginning of March. In a month there will be daffodils and the sudden blossoming of orchards, but you wouldn’t know it now. You have to take spring on blind faith.” - Beatriz Williams

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Harley’s Haven

Meet Willa! This beautiful older lady is looking for a quiet home to be showered with love and affection! Willa ended up at the city shelter, and was in pretty rough shape. We scooped her up and have patched her up, and she is doing great in her foster home! She gets overwhelmed by other dogs, so she would do best as an only pet, and since we believe she is older (approx. 8 or 9?), we think she would thrive in a quieter home with a doting family to give her all her heart desires! Contact us today for more info about this sweet older girl!

Meet Moira Rose! This cute lady has a lot of energy, and is very excitable (but in a happy way!) - so needs an active home that can help her harness her energy! She loves other dogs and kids.She would do great with a family who loves to hike, or run, or has a big fenced in yard! She is also a snuggler, and adores time on the couch with a bone and some love!

Looking for a furever friend?

Give us a call at (267) 354-5204!

Congratulations to Sherri Ievers of Milford Twp. for being the lucky recipient of a $50 gift card to the business of her choice that appeared in our February edition. Her “Best of Upper Bucks 2021” ballot was chosen at random from those submissions following the directions. Pictured here are Sherri (left) with her gift card to Spor’s General Store and Becky Spor who took our money. photo by christopher betz

Hardwood Floors vs. Carpets - Pros & Cons Choosing the flooring in your home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a homeowner. Although a variety of flooring options are available, carpeting and wood are two of the most popular choices. Comparing the pros and cons of these two flooring options will help you make the right selection for your home.

Carpeting provides a number of benefits that homeowners will appreciate. First, carpet is available in a range of textures, colors, and fibers, meaning you’ll be able to choose carpeting that matches your exact tastes. Installing carpet is also much less expensive than other flooring materials. Due to its ability to absorb sound, carpet can help your home stay quieter, and carpet on your floors also feels very comfortable underfoot. Finally, carpet can be installed relatively easily.

While beneficial in many areas, carpet also has some drawbacks that you should consider.

The lifespan of this flooring material is shorter than other flooring options, and cleaning carpets can also be quite difficult. If your carpet is exposed to direct sunlight, its color can fade

over time. Allergens and mold can also easily infiltrate carpet, potentially impacting your family’s health.

Longevity is the biggest benefit of wood flooring. Wood floors are durable and can last decades with minimal need for maintenance.

If your wood floors suffer damage, they can be refinished easily. Several species of wood can be used for wood flooring, and a range of styles and colors is available. You can also use most types of wood floors with a radiant heating system.

Installing wood floors is much more difficult than other flooring types, which can be a concern for some homeowners. Additionally, material costs for wood are usually much higher than other types of flooring. If comfort is your main concern, wood flooring is usually a poor choice. Wood floors feel cool to the touch and are much harder underfoot. Unlike carpeting, wood floors do not provide any heat or sound insulation. Wood floors can also be easily damaged by exposure to sunlight and moisture.

Sue Deily has been a Realtor for 34 years, resides in the Upper Bucks County area and enjoys serving her clients in Bucks, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties. Contact her at suesellshouses@gmail.com or 215-872-9865.

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Happy 6th Anniversary!

March 2021 is the 6th Anniversary of the appearance of the Master Gardener article in the Upper Bucks Free Press. We hope you have enjoyed the content and will continue to be informed about timely home gardening issues.

The Master Gardeners of Bucks County have been engaging Home Gardeners through many creative outlets despite the challenges of 2020…

• While the annual plant sale for May 2020 was cancelled due to the Pandemic, the committee is busy thinking outside the box so stay tuned for a different, safe plant sale for 2021.

• Master Gardeners/Master Watershed Stewards kept the hotline open all year by handling calls remotely from their homes.

• Demonstration gardens have been maintained at the Bucks County Health Building.

• “Ask a Master Gardener about the Spotted Lanternfly” zoom was presented in November.

• The Master Gardeners of Bucks County are active on Social Media connecting gardeners with postings on a variety of topics.

• The Class of 2021 has been learning while assisting gardeners at the Adams Hollow Community Garden in Bristol, using social distancing guidelines.

We are still here to support you to a successful gardening season.

Check us out on: Facebook.com/buckscountymastergardeners Twitter.com/psumastergardener Instagram.com/buckscountymastergardeners The Master Watershed Stewards were busy as well, they…

• Assisted with invasive plant removal at Lake Tohee and Lake Nockamixon • Planted 250 trees for land restoration at Lake Nockamixon, the Audubon Society, and Heritage Conservancy properties.

• Monitored water with the Isaak Walton Salt Watch.

• Conducted a native tree and shrub sale in the fall, raising over $3500 to help educate the community and help solve their watershed issues.

• Received a $5100 grant from TreeRevitalize Watersheds to support a bank restoration project at Lake Nockamixon State Park.

March is an exciting time in a gardener’s calendar. You may be starting seeds, waking up some of your houseplants with fertilizer, propagating or repotting houseplants, sharpening hand tools, or just patiently waiting for spring. Patience could be your key to success.

We have had a cold and snowy February so the ground may stay saturated longer. Resist the temptation to clean up your garden beds.

Stepping on wet soil can cause compaction.

Master Watershed Stewards monitoring a Bucks County Stream photo by penn state master watershed stewards

Healthy soil has pore spaces, tiny pockets of air which allow water to drain, nutrients to move in the soil and roots to penetrate.

Compaction occurs when pressure is applied to the soil which reduces or eliminates these pore spaces making it difficult if not impossible for your plants to thrive.

You can check the amount of moisture in the soil by grasping a handful and squeezing. If water drips or it keeps its shape the soil is too wet for planting. Soil temperature is also an important factor. Some garden sown seeds such as peas (40 degrees) and carrots (45 degrees) will tolerate cooler soils, but most seeds and seedlings need a 60-80 degree soil temperature range. Average current soil temperatures for your area can be found at Cornell.edu (tinyurl. com/y7tabhcu) or you can contact the Garden/ Master Watershed Hotline by phone or email.

Soil Testing – It’s not too late to have your soil tested by Penn State and make the necessary adjustments for a successful gardening season. Here is a link to the form and instructions. agsci.psu.edu/aasl/soil-testing You simply follow the directions to sample your soil, complete the form and send the sample with a check for $9.00.

In 5-7 days you will have a complete analysis and suggestions for amendments. You can call the Garden/Watershed Hotline with any questions you have.

Our Home Garden/Watershed hotline is currently open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm! March 29th the Hotline will be open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 12 pm AND 1 pm to 4 pm! Calls and emails are being answered by trained Master Gardeners and Master Watershed Stewards. Phone: 267-483-2020 “Ask a Master Gardener/Watershed Steward” Penn State Extension Bucks County Email: BucksMG@psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!

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What Can Investors Learn from 2020?

Now that we’re a few weeks removed from 2020, it’s a good time to reflect on such a momentous year. We can think about developments in the social and political spheres, but we also learned – or perhaps re-learned – some valuable lessons about investing.

Here are four of them: • A long-term perspective is essential.

Volatility in the financial markets is nothing new, but, even so, 2020 was one for the books. Of course, the COVID-19 outbreak was the driving force behind most of the wild price swings. Soon after the pandemic’s effects were first felt, the S&P 500, a common index of U.S. large-cap stocks, fell 34% but gained 67% by the end of the year.

Consequently, investors who stuck with their investment portfolios and kept their eyes on their long-term goals, rather than on shocking headlines, ended up doing well. And while 2020 was obviously an unusual year, the long-term approach will always be valuable to investors.

• Investment opportunities are always available. The pandemic drove down the prices of many stocks – but it didn’t necessarily harm the long-term fundamentals of these companies. In other words, they may still have had strong management, still produced desirable products and services, and still had good prospects for growth. In short, they may still have been good investment opportunities – and when their prices were depressed, they may also have been “bargains” for smart investors. And this is the case with virtually any market downturn – some high-quality stocks will be available at favorable prices.

• Diversification pays off. Bond prices often move in a different direction from stocks. So, during a period of volatility when stock prices are falling, such as we saw in the

weeks after the pandemic hit in March, the presence of bonds in your portfolio can lessen the impact of the downturn and stabilize your overall returns. And this, in essence, is the value of maintaining a balanced and diversified portfolio. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or prevent all losses.)

• The market looks ahead. The pandemic-driven market plunge may have been stunning, but it made a kind of intrinsic sense – after all, the sudden arrival of a pandemic that threatened lives, closed businesses and cost millions of jobs doesn’t sound like a positive event for the financial markets.

But the strong rally that followed the initial drop and continued into 2021 has surprised many people. After all, the pandemic’s effects were felt throughout the rest of 2020, and are still being felt now, so why did stock prices rise? The answer is pretty straightforward: The financial markets always look ahead, not behind. And for a variety of reasons – including widespread vaccinations, anticipated economic stimulus measures from Congress and the Biden administration, and the Federal Reserve’s continued steps to keep interest rates low – the markets are anticipating much stronger economic growth, possibly starting in the second half of 2021.

All of us are probably glad to have 2020 behind us. Yet, the year taught us some investment lessons that we can put to work in 2021 – and beyond.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Bob Podraza on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or at bob.podraza@edwardjones.com

I wanted to make all you humans aware that if you have an older dog who isn’t active that doesn’t mean he needs less food. Sometimes older dogs need more to eat. My dog brother Grady gets twice as much as me and he is smaller. He has a hard time maintaining his weight. Also know that if an old dog stops eating it doesn’t mean he is done. My brother Grady seems to have a bit of Alzheimers. He stops and forgets until our human sticks her hand in the bowl mixes it a little and then he eats again. Sometimes she has to hand feed him if he stops and sometimes he stops because its stuck to the side of the bowl and if our human fixes it he starts to eat again. So help your old pup out so he keeps some meat on his bones. It

will help him through the illnesses of old age.

Just because they leave the bowl doesn’t mean they aren’t hungry. Love to All. Brandy

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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church

First United Church of Christ

Palisades Community Bible Church

Meets at HIghland Park Dining Hall 415 Highland Park Road Sellersville, PA 18960 484-523-3333 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Tom Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf

Fourth Street & Park Avenue Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4447 info@firstUCC.net www.firstUCC.net Facebook.com/FirstUCCQuakertown Co-Pastors: Douglas & Joyce Donigian Traditional worship Sunday 9:15am, Contemporary Service 11:45am, Alternative worship Sunday 5:15pm, Community dinners every 3rd Thursday 5:30pm

8730 Easton Road Revere, PA 18953 610-847-2637 secretary@pcbchurch.com www.pcbchurch.com Pastor: Rev. Corbin Seltzer, Jr. Sunday School (all ages) 9:30am, Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am, Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:00pm, Men & Ladies’ Bible Studies - see website. “Walk by Faith.” II Cor. 5:7

Christ Church United Church of Christ 101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org Pastor: David Heckler A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling.

Join us at 11am Sunday. Halleleujah!

Christ’s Lutheran Church 1 Luther Lane Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-536-3193 christselca@verizon.net www.christslutheran.com Interim Pastor: Rev. Susan Lang 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church. Find us on Facebook!

Church of the Incarnation 44 S. 8th Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Holy Days as announced.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday service at 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome!

BY PASTOR CHAD WISLER I’m excited and I’m nervous. This is my first article for The Pastor’s Pen and I’m excited about the opportunity to share, connect, and hear from you. But at the same time, I’m nervous because I’ve read, learned, and been challenged by this publication from those who have come before me. To share the same platform as pastors who have many more years of knowledge of the Bible and experience in serving their congregations and community is intimidating. I worry that you won’t like what I write, that you won’t be encouraged, or worse, that I will reflect my own imperfections rather than Jesus and that might sour your taste for Jesus and his church. But before my thoughts compile and snowball too much, before I can’t get off the stinkin’ thinkin’ train, before I give up before I even begin, I catch myself. I’m able to stop the negative thoughts from snowballing before they’re too big to put my arms around.

I realize this is what I need to write about and share with you today: how I, too, have imperfections, fears, and doubts. How I, and you

Good News Church

424 Juniper Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. An alternative to the ultra-contemporary Sunday Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm, World Evangelism Fellowship affiliate.

Grace Bible Fellowship Church

1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N. Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Sr. Pastor: Ron Kohl Sunday School for all ages. 10:10am Morning Worship, Small group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30pm; Tues: Ladies Bible Study 9:45am; Wed: AWANA (2 yrs - 6th grade) & Teens for Christ 6:30pm, Adult prayer meeting 6:45pm

Juniper Street Bible Church

317 Juniper Street Quakertown, PA 18951 267-373-9115 Pastor: Bob Stevenson www.juniperstreetbiblechurch.org Sunday worship 10am (also watch live on our Facebook page), Tuesday 7pm Bible study and prayer, Sunday 6pm Bible study and sharing. We offer an invitation to you. Come and worship with us.

Quakertown United Methodist Church 1875 Freier Road Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lori Wagner Effective July 12, 9:00 a.m. Parking Lot Worship, 10:00 a.m. In-Sanctuary Worship There is no Sunday School for the time being.

Communion first Sunday of each month.

Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker) Main St at Mill Rd & Park Ave Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-7555 Friends@RichlandQuakers.org www.RichlandQuakers.org Clerk: Jack H. Schick Non-Denominational guided meditations Wed, 7pm Sunday worship 10:30am “Absolute freedom of thought and worship is our faith and practice.”

St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church

429 S. 9th Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-529-6422 Pastors: John & Theresa Decker www.mstarqtown.org Sunday service at 10 am, Children’s Ministries provided, Student Ministries on Tuesdays, Weekly Connection through small groups, Cafe open with free coffee. Check the website for updated information.

2545 West Pumping Station Rd Quakertown, PA 18951 Sellersville, PA 18960 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Kenneth C. Brabazon izzyparoff@comcast.net www.stisidores.org Sunday Masses - 5:00pm Saturday evenings; 7:00am, 9:00am, & 11:00am on Sunday mornings; 1:00pm in Spanish Sunday afternoons

can be assured that we will be ok even when we don’t feel ok. And how I can try to catch, check, and change those unhelpful thoughts I struggle with into what God says is true of me. I can remind myself of my true identity in Jesus that he has graciously given me. A tool that you may have heard of and one that I try to practice which helps me to change the thoughts that impede me from living out my identity in Jesus is The 3 C’s.

Catch it - catch or notice the negative/ unhelpful thought or untruth running through your head Check it - compare it with the truth, with what the Bible says of you, and your new identity in Jesus Change it - challenge and eventually change the unhelpful thoughts into a true and/or helpful ones It certainly doesn’t work all of the time but when it does, it helps me to refocus away from people pleasing, away from achieving and placing my worth in others hands, and to move from doubt and fear, back into acceptance, peace and grace.

Think for a moment. What is something that your thoughts tell you is big enough to replace God? Where is Jesus not enough? With what, or with whom, do you struggle to apply His control, love, patience and acceptance in your life? Do you have a good thing that has grown in importance and size into a “god thing”? What are you not believing about your new identity and who he says you are?

The good news is that even though we don’t always overcome these questions, thoughts, and feelings, even though we don’t always catch, check, and change these untrue or unhelpful thoughts, Jesus did. The book of John in the New Testament records Jesus’ encouraging words to his followers who had questions and doubts just like us around our identity.

In Chapter 16 v.33, he says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus ignored the thoughts that came with all sorts of internal and external temptations and influences. He believed God was enough, was good, and he believed in his God given identity.

Before the rolling snowball of unhelpful thoughts grows too big, we can chip away at it when we remember that Jesus is alive.

Morning Star Fellowship

St. John’s Lutheran Church

4 South Main Street • PO Box 459 Richlandtown, PA 18955 215-536-5027 Admin@stjohnsrpa.org Pastor: Rev Dr. David A Genszler Parish Musician: Zack von Menchhofen www.stjohnsrpa.org/sermon facebook.com/stjohnsrpa.org In person worship service Sunday at 9:30 am, Watch our virtual Sunday church services 9:30 am live on Facebook or anytime at stjohnsrpa.org/sermon/sermons/ Virtual services continue until our area turns Green.

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown

1565 Sleepy Hollow Road, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler Worship services online, available through church website: stjohnsofspinnerstown. org. Call or check website for updates on resumption of on-site services.

St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley

910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley910@gmail.com www.stjohnsridgevalley.com 8:30am Traditional - 10:15am w/praise band.

Grape juice & gluten-free wafers available.

Adult Forum 9:40, Handicapped accessible.

All invited and welcome to Share the Joy!

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville

837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpauls@netcarrier.com www.stpaulsqtown.org Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome.

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street Sellersville, PA 18960 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Trudy Irving stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Sunday Worship 10:15 in Sanctuary

Victory Fellowship Church

120 Ridge Road, Telford 215-453-9988 victoryfellowshippa@gmail.com www.victoryfellowshippa.org Pastor: Dr. Virgil A. Mobley Full Gospel. A friendly, loving, and joyful church where the presence of God is in His house. Check out our website..

He has already overcome what we are going through; we are not alone; Jesus can relate, understand, and loves us more than we can possibly imagine!

When we allow ourselves to be shaped

by Jesus, the more we will notice and begin to catch, check, and change the unhelpful thoughts. We’ll put the brakes on the stinkin’ thinkin’ in our heads and the thoughts of others that do not point us back to Jesus. The Bible, prayer, and the work of the Spirit through a community of imperfect believers called the church can help us along the way. Like most things, it takes time. It’s not easy. We have to be patient with ourselves. We have to allow ourselves to receive His grace.

Be inspired and comforted by the work Jesus finished on your behalf through his life, death, and resurrection. Remember you are not alone. Reach out to me, I’d love to listen, talk, and see how I may be able to help you on your journey. I hope this can be the beginning of a conversation where we grow together.

Chad is a pastor at Calvary Church’s Quakertown Campus. He can be reached at cwisler@calvary-church.com.

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