Upper Bucks Free Press • October 2016

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • October 2016

What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?

Adopt A Shelter Dog Month October 1

Reading Goes To The Dogs 2pm-3:30pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St, Qtown.

Children all ages invited to read to certified therapy dogs. 215-536-3306 Upper Saucon Lions Flea Mkt/Craft Show, 8am-3pm, Living Memorial Park in Coopersburg. 1-800-405-2773 or uslionsclub. com, new vendors welcome Comedy Night w/Chris Coccia 8pm10pm at West End Fire Co, 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown. Tkts/$20pp, raffles, beer/wine/ soda cups avail. Door opens 7pm. Tkts/info: Chris 267-374-0732 Annual Yard Sale at Lower Milford Fire Co, Limeport Pike, Coopersburg. Accepting items in new/good condition from 9/26-9/30 from 7pm-9pm. Info: Debbie 610-967-1975 or chestnuthillchurch.org Flea Mkt/Craft Show 8am-3pm (r/d Oct 8) by Upper Saucon Lions Club at Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park, Coopersburg, 1-800-405-2773, uslionsclub.com Annual Yard Sale 8am-2pm at Lower Milford Fire House, Limeport Pike, Coopersburg. Electronic recycling (see website for acceptable items), Debbie 610-967-1975, chestnuthillchurch.org Richland Twp Community Day 9am-3pm at Veterans Park, 145 E Pumping Station Rd. 215-536-4066, tim@richlandtownship.org Milford AG Daze, 11am-5pm at Molasses Creek Park, 2075 Krammes Rd, Quakertown.

Fun family activities, free admission & parking. Info: 215-536-2090, milfordtownship.org

October 2

Breakfast 8am-12noon at Sellersville American Legion Aux, 75 N Main St. $5/5 yrs & up, $2/3-5 yrs, free/0-2 yrs S. V. Lions Club Breakfast 8am-12:30pm at SeWyCo Fire Hall, 3621 Old Bethlehem Pike (Rte 378), Lower Saucon.

All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast 8am-1pm at Springtown Fire Co, 3010 Rte 212, Springtown. $7/ages 9 to adult, $4/ages 5-8, under 5 is free.

“Blessing of the Animals” 2:30pm at Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg. Food, music, craft/gift bazaar from 1pm-3:30pm. Free St. Francis medal to each pet blessed.

Perkasie Fall Festival 12noon-5pm at Menlo Park, 7th & Market Sts, Perkasie. Free family activities (petting zoo, pony rides, etc.)

215-257-5065 Bon Fire under the stars 7pm w/Yvonne Hartman (singer/songwriter/guitarist). Music for the soul, campfire goodies, bring chair &

flashlight. St. John’s Lutheran, 910 Allentown Rd, West Rockhill. 215-257-9643, all invited.

1500’s Era Lenape Village Public Tour 1pm, $8/pp. Reservations required.

Churchville Nature Ctr, 501 Churchville Lane.

215-357-4005, churchvillenaturecenter.org Hike up Haycock Mountain 1:30pm-3:30pm.

Best for experienced hikers over age 10 only due to rough trail terrain. FREE, Nockamixon State Park, info available at 215-529-7307 Penny Party 1:30pm at St. Luke’s Church, 20 Church Rd, Hellertown. $2/number, door prize, raffles. Kitchen is open, 610-838-0897 “What Creeps You Out” Naturalist Foray 2pm. Spiders, vultures, snakes, etc. discussed & observed, if we’re lucky! In Doylestown.

All ages welcome w/adult. 215-345-7860, peacevalleynaturecenter.org “Trees & Leaves” Naturalist Walk 2pm3pm at Nature Ctr, 501 Churchville Ln. $3/pp, more info at 215-357-4005 or churchvillenaturecenter.org Free Mindfullness Meditation Workshop for Adults, 12:30pm-1:30pm at UBYMCA. Info at 215-536-YMCA “Cruise Night” 4pm-7pm at Country Sq Shop Ctr, 240-3 S West End Blvd, Quakertown. All makes welcome! DJ Hodge Podge, donations for St. Isidore Food Pantry, get 20% off $10 sale at Sal’s Pizza Randa w/donation day of cruise, 215-538-7526 or 215-896-8277

October 3

Blood Drive 2pm-7pm at Haycock Fire Co, 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. Help save a life. 215-536-2224

October 4

Saucon Valley Lions Club Fundraiser 4pm8pm at McDonald’s, 14 S Main St, Hellertown.

Benefits Scholarship Program for HS student & SV Vo-Tech student.

October 5

“Surviving the Bridge…..” w/Kevin Hines (suicide survivor & mental health advocate), 7pm at Quakertown HS, 600 Park Ave, Qtown.

FREE Event! Register at newvitaewellness.org or 610-928-0173

October 6, 7 & 8

Holiday Craft Show (Thu 8:30am-5pm) (Fri 8:30am-6pm) (Sat 8:30am-12noon), Crafts & Raffles at Penn Community Bank-Glenwood Branch, 1129 N 5th St, Perkasie

October 7

Free ‘Focus on Security’ Seminar (cyber security) 7:30am-4pm at BCCC’s IT Academy, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown.

Register: focusonsecurity-2.eventbrite.com.

Info: Owen Forrest 215-968-8132

Cheesesteak & French Fry Dinner 4pm-7pm at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. Eat-in/take-out, $9/adults, $6/children’s menu (hot dog/fries), Lisa 610-739-5309 Designer Bag Bingo, door opens 6pm at Bedminster Elem. Sch., 2914 Fretz Valley Rd, Perkasie. Tkt info: ptgbedminster@gmail.com

October 8

Flu Shot Clinic (with most health insurances) at Quakertown Farmers Market (Q-Mart), 201 Station Rd, Qtown, info: 215-536-4115 Emergency Animal Response Seminar 8am4pm at LCR Rescue (Beck Rd, Quakertown), Continental breakfast/lunch provided. MUST pre-register. Details: 215-538-2510 x102 or jackie@lastchanceranch.org UB Sertoma Club Dinner/Dance Fundraiser 6pm-10pm at Benner Hall, 1260 E Cherry Rd, Quakertown. $40/ea, $75/couple.

Performance by Flamin’ Dick & the Hot Rods.

Info/tkts: bidpal.net/ubsertoma Adopt-A-Highway Fall Clean up 8am-10am.

Meet at CDP’s parking lot, Rte 313 & Thatcher Rd, Quakertown. Sign up at Stephanie.weachter@ubymca.org or Welcome Ctr Desk at UBYMCA Harvest Festival 9am-4pm (Pumpkin Patch, bake sale, big flea mkt) at St. Paul’s Lutheran, 837 Old Bethlehem Rd, Applebachsville (r/d Oct 15) Info: 215-536-5789 Soup $5/quart & Bake Sale 10am-1pm or until gone. Christ Lutheran, 3230 Rte 212, Springtown Autumn Cruise Classic Car Show & Scarecrow Festival 11am-3pm, Walnut Street Park in Richlandtown, 215-538-9290 All-U-Can-Eat Turkey Dinner 3:30pm-7pm or until sold out. $9/adults, $5/ages 5-12.

Take-out avail. Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill, Info: 215-538-7911 day of dinner.

October 8 & 9

FREE Concerts at Quakertown Farmers Market (Q-Mart), 201 Station Rd, Qtown, info: 215-536-4115 Artisan Boutique by Lehigh Vly Chapter PA Guild of Craftsmen, (Sat 10am-5pm) (Sun 11am-4pm). Free adm., demos, etc. Macungie Institute, 510 E Main St, Macungie. Info: 215-260-1133, lvcraftsguild.org

October 9

All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast 8am-12noon at Silverdale Fire Co, 111 W Main St, Silverdale. $7/adults, $4.50/kids

Lehigh Valley Pitbull Awareness “PAWS 4 A BEAT” Event 12noon-5pm, So Lehigh Living Memorial Park, Rt 309, Coopersburg.

Music, vendors, food, Rescues & Shelters info, adoptable dogs avail. LVPitbullClub.com.

Penny Party 1pm at Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Ctr, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. Door open 12noon, light lunch for sale, raffle, 50/50. Info: 610-847-8178 Family Style Ham Dinner 11am-5pm at Sellersville Fire Dept, 2 North Main St. $9/adults, $4/ages 5-10, free under 5.

Take-out/$9. Ladies Aux is also holding a Bake Sale. 215-257-4028 CANCELLATION at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co. (Breakfast, due to building repairs, 610-982-5710) Cruise with the Motorvators 3pm-7pm at Quakertown Dairy Queen, Rte 309. $1/per car donation goes to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHoP) “The Harmenaires” 2pm, Homecoming at East Rockhill Chapel, 3364 Sternermill Rd, Quakertown. All welcome.

October 10 October 12

Columbus Day

observed

Penny Party (K of C), open 5pm, admission $5, no one under 16 admitted. Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist Gym, 4040 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Info: 610-416-5061

October 13

AARP Meeting 1pm at First UCC, 151 S 4th St, Quakertown. Speaker: State Representative Craig Staats (find out what’s happening in Harrisburg), Questions: 215-536-7512 11th Annual Upper Bucks Foodie 5:30pm8pm at Sands Chrysler Jeep Dodge Showroom, 501 N West End Blvd, Quakertown, info/regis: ubcc.org/events

October 14

Retired Gen. Colin Powell will speak at 1st Worldwide Business & Cultural Luncheon (12noon) honoring Jin Roy Ryu. Held at Pearl S Buck International, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie.

Info/tkts: psbi.org/culturalluncheontickets Halloween Dash, Halloween Bash & Spook & Splash at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Pick which activities you are interested in. Details/fees/registration info: Megan at 215-536-YMCA x120 Longaberger Basket Bingo, door opens 5:30pm, bingo at 7pm. Springtown Fire Co, 3010 Rte 212, Springtown. $20/adv, $25/door.

Food avail. Tkts/info: 610-346-6176 Fall Friday Night Fire 6pm-7:30pm. Evening Pond Prowl (meet at Lot 13) at Nockamixon State Park, Quakertown. Free family fun, bonfire, treats. Dress for the weather, walking shoes & bring a flashlight. continued page 4

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Autumn Alive Promises Fun & Food for the Whole Family Quakertown Alive! invites everyone to Downtown Quakertown for a full day of free entertainment and activities. The Fall Harvest Festival features the annual pet pageant, presented by the Bucks County SPCA, a wide variety of vendors, live entertainment, a wine and beer tasting area, pony rides, and plenty to do for all ages.

Stroll Broad Street to visit vendors featuring crafts, pet-themed items, jewelry, and great food. People are encouraged to vote for their favorites in the People’s Choice Scarecrow Contest and check out the beautiful creations at the Cupcake Contest Stand.

There will be live music and entertainment on two stages throughout the day. Grammynominated Ray Owens, the King of the Canine Singers, will be performing on the main stage.

Ray will delight all ages with his chicken karaoke contest and his collection of hilarious dog songs and stories. Also starring on the main stage will be Miss Cindy’s School of Dance, Got Strings? Orchestra INRUSH, and the Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance. Local favor-

ite, Could’ve Been Huge, will close out the day’s entertainment.

New this year to the annual fall festival are the Pokemon GO challenge and the Art-Critter Search. The Quakertown Student Art Council, composed of students from the middle and high schools, are organizing the Art-Critter Search as an interactive art project the children can participate in during the fall festival. Visit the Quakertown Student Art Council booth on October 15 to pick up the rules and game cards.

For those over the age of 21, there will be a craft-brew and wine tasting area on East Broad Street, featuring entertainment by the Bucks County Folk Singing Society. Additional vendors, food, and activities will be located along East Broad Street in Quakertown’s Antique District.

For more information on how to participate in the cupcake contest or to display your creativity in scarecrow contest please call 215-536- 2273 or download an application at quakertownalive.com.

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What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?

October 15

AUTUMN ALIVE 10am-4pm in Downtown Quakertown. Cupcake contest, entertainment, crafters/vendors, Pet Parade & more. (r/d Oct 22), quakertownalive.com or 215-536-2273 70th Quakertown HS Reunion for Class of ’46 at John’s Plain & Fancy, Rte 309, Quakertown, 12:30pm. Order from the menu, reservations due by Oct 5. If unable to attend please let us know what you are doing.

FREE Concert at Quakertown Farmers Market (Q-Mart), 201 Station Rd, Qtown, info: 215-536-4115 East Penn Modifiers Car Show 9am-1pm (r/d Oct 16) at Quakertown Farmers Market (Q-Mart), 201 Station Rd, Qtown, info: 215-313-7033 Annual Emmanuel Church Basket Bonanza 12noon-4pm. Raffle Baskets, light lunch/ snacks avail. Dozens of prizes to win. Located at South Main and 9th Sts, Quakertown. emmanuelquakertown.org CANCELLATION at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co. (Turkey Dinner, due to building repairs, 610-982-5710) Chicken BBQ Dinner Meal for $10 (drive thru/pick up 3pm-6pm) Quakertown Fire Co, 5th & Broad Sts. Call Dawn for tkts: 215-536-1577 Craig Bickhardt (poet/guitar/ songwriter) open 7pm, Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse, 320 W Chestnut St, Perkasie. Desserts/ drinks avail. All sales at door, details/prices: PerkMenno.net, 215-723-2010 EAC Tire Recycling Springfield Twp, 9am1pm. Township Annex next to Municipal Bldg, 2320 Township Rd, Quakertown. Details: springfieldbucks.org “Capture That Critter” photo nature hike, 2pm at peacevalleynaturecenter.org, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Pro photographer will guide you. Fee/$6, info: 215-345-7860 Young Birders Club (age 10+) from 10am12noon at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Details: jmconway-ianacone@BucksCounty.org Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up 9am-12noon at Nockamixon State Park, 1542 Mountain View Dr, Quakertown. mquinn52@verizon.net.

22nd Annual Craft Fair 9am-3pm at Lenape Valley Church, 321 W Butler Ave, New Britain. Free adm., refreshmts & baked goods for sale. 215-345-1099 lenapevalleychurch.org

October 16

Penny Party Social/Fundraiser 1:30pm (open 1pm), St. John’s Lutheran Activity Ctr, 26 First Ave, Richlandtown. $2/100 chances, lunch avail. for purchase, info: 215-536-5027, stjohnsrpa.org Old Fashioned Penny Party at Pennridge Community Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie.

Open 11:30am, games 12:15pm, $2/pp. Light lunch for sale. Donations needed. No advance sign-up. 215-453-7027 Springfield Twp Histor. Soc. program: ‘Bucks Co Geneological Soc.’ at 2pm, Trinity Evang. Lutheran, (across from School), 2165 Rte 212 (GPS Coopersburg). FREE program, public is invited, 484-308-1510 Bag & Basket Bingo 1pm at Faith UCC, 5992 Rte 378, Center Valley. Karen 610-282-1552 Antique Appraisal Fair (for Qtown Historical Soc.) 1pm-4pm at McCooles, 10 S Main St, Quakertown. $5/per item, limit of 3 items.

“Bridging the Political Divide” 4pm-6pm at Perkasie Mennonite, 320 W Chestnut St, Perkasie. Video, discussion & light pizza meal.

Questions? 215-257-3117 or PerkMenno.net “Birds in Autumn” Naturalist Foray at Peace Valley Park in Doylestown at 2pm.

All ages welcome w/adult. Free, more info at 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org

October 22

Free Paper Shredding Event 9am-11am at Red Hill Fire Co parking lot, 71 E 4th St, Red Hill. Households may bring up to 6 bags of paper to be shredded. Info: SenatorMensch. com or 215-541-2388 Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest 12noon and Best Dressed Pet Contest 1pm at Quakertown Farmers Market (Q-Mart), 201 Station Rd, Qtown, info: 215-536-4115 Fall Pet Vaccine Clinic 11am-3pm at Richlandtown Fire House, 125 S Main St, Richlandtown. Info/prices: call Last Chance Ranch at 215-538-2510 or lastchanceranch.org Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser (BYOB) St. Maria Goretti Drexel Hall, 1601 Derstine Rd, Hatfield. Open 6:15pm. Tkts/$25 adv, $30 at door. Kristinehubler@gmail.com.

October 23

“Save Me…Save You” celebration for animals of BCSPCA, 1pm-4pm at Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown. Cocktails, brunch, auction, more. Details: 215-794-7425 x112 or bcspca.org

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October 19

Keystone Quilters Mtg, Quakertown Christian Sch, 50 E Paletown Rd, Qtown. $5/ guests, open 6:30pm, keystonequilters.org (Barbara Dann, alleycatquiltworks.com)

October 20

Thanksgiving Food Drive at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Non-perishable food items to be donated to Quakertown Food Pantry for families in need.

2nd Annual Community Open House at Indian Creek Fdn, 420 Cowpath Rd, Souderton.

4pm-7pm, live music, face painting, hot dogs & ice cream, educational exhibits, more.

October 24 to November 18

“Owls…What a Hoot!” Preschool Science Program for ages 3-6 w/adult, 1pm-2:15pm at Perkiomen Watershed’s Brownstone Barn, Rt 29 & Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville. Info/regis: loltman@perkiomenwatershed.org

October 25

October 21

October 26

Quakertown Borough Presents “Fall Festival 2016” from 6pm-9pm (r/d Oct 22) at the ‘Park at 4th’. Hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, music, food, more. Info: quakertownrec.com Fall Ball Dinner Dance w/Good Times Orchestra. $22/dinner & dance, $10/dance only. Pennridge Community Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie, 215-453-7027. Buffet 6pm-7pm, Dance 7pm-10pm

October 21 & 22

Fall Rummage Sale (Fri 9am-4pm) (Sat 9am-12noon, $3/bag day) at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd. Baked goods/lunch avail. Info: Becky 215-896-7055

“Tastings of the Indian Valley” 5:30pm-8pm at Franconia Heritage Ctr. Tkts/$30 at Indian Valley CC or Indian Valley Library. Details: 215-723-9472 or indianvalleychamber.com

Fitzpatrick. FREE (no partisan displays.) Send economic/business questions via: Amanda@ centralbuckschamber.com

October 29

Springfield Twp Historical Soc. Church School Open House 9:30am-12noon. View historic artifacts/photos/documents. 1265 Rte 212 in Pleasant Valley (GPS Coopersburg), 484-308-1510 Trick or Treating/Halloween Parade/ Costume Contest, 1pm at Quakertown Farmers Market (Q-Mart), 201 Station Rd, Qtown, info: 215-536-4115 Fall Fest 11am-3pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, Qtown. Silent Auction, food, bake sale, games/crafts, petting zoo, & Border Collie sheep herding demo.

Craft Show/Bake Sale 9:30am-3pm at Chalfont Fire Co Aux, 301 N Main St. Refreshmts, homemade soup avail. Info/table availability: Diane 267-454-3214 or leave message at 215-822-3434 Halloween Costume Party 8pm at American Legion Post, 610 E Broad St, Quakertown.

All welcome, prizes, DJ & buffet ($10 cover), 610-504-0970 Halloween Beef & Beer Dance Night (for Logan’s Heroes Animal Rescue) 7pm at Caitlyn & Cody’s, 1907 John Fries Hwy, Quakertown.

Family friendly event. Info: LHARinc.org or 484-719-7101.

October 31 Halloween November 5

Quakertown Lions Club Hoagie Sale at two Quakertown QNB locations (3rd & W Broad Sts) & (Rte 309 & Mill St) from 9am-12noon or sold out, $5 each, jcotton@qnbbank.com

November 8

Hilltown Histor. Soc. presents “Churches of Hilltown Twp” 7pm at Twp Municipal Bldg, 13 W Creamery Rd & Rt 152, Silverdale. Free admission, donations welcome. 267-614-9174

Free Mindfulness Meditation Workshop for Adults, 7pm-8pm at UBYMCA. Info at 215-536-YMCA

October 27

“Animal Homes/Habitats” Preschool Science Program for ages 3-6 w/adult, 1pm2:15pm at Perkiomen Watershed’s Brownstone Barn, Rt 29 & Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville.

Info/regis: loltman@perkiomenwatershed.org AARP Meeting 1pm at First UCC, 151 S 4th St, Quakertown. Speaker: Mike Gannon from Consumer Protection for the Elderly.

215-536-7512

Business Card Exchange 5pm-7pm, hosted by Keller Williams Realty & Landis of Nationwide Insurance, 431 S West End Blvd, Quakertown, info/regis: ubcc.org/events

October 28

Bucks Co Congressional Debate 8am at Delaware Valley University, 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown. Steven Santarsiero & Brian

November 10

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Southern Lehigh HS Rifle Team Members Shoot at West Virginia University Two members of the Southern Lehigh varsity rifle team traveled to Morgantown, WV to participate in the Mountaineer Open at West Virginia University on September 24 and 25.

Junior Jeanne Haverhill and sophomore Jake Chemnitz took part in the event at the rifle range at NCAA top ranked WVU, during which high school students throughout the East Coast were able to come to the university and shoot in a NCAA regulation match. Haverhill

competed in both three position small bore as well as air rifle; Chemnitz competed in 3P small bore. Both shooters were able to score personal bests in the prone position of the small bore match.

Haverhill and Chemnitz are also members of Ontelaunee Junior Rifle Team.

Pictured: Jeanne Havehill, WVU Head Coach Jon Hammond, Jake Chemnitz

Ongoing Events & Resources Free Live Country Music Sundays & holidays through Oct 2nd from 12noon-8pm. (live bands 3pm-7pm), Cash bingo, PA Dutch cooking, free parking. Info: 610-469-7725, Alburtis Park, 328 S Main St October 24 to November 18 – Thanksgiving Food Drive. UBYMCA will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Quakertown Food Pantry and families in need. 215-536-YMCA Quakertown Farmers Market Auctions 1st & 3rd Fri/month w/Les Beyer, 2nd & 4th Sat/month w/Tom Lorah, call 215-536-4115 for info Hoagie Sales 2nd Monday of month (except July/August) at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St, advance orders due Wed. before. $5.25-$5.75, info/order: Kim 215-536-1998 or bucks58fire.com Saturday Bird Walks 8am on trails at Peace

Valley

Nature

Ctr.in

Doylestown.

Bring binoculars, suitable for adults & over age 12 w/adult. $2 donation, 215-345-7860, peacevalleynaturecenter.org All Veterans invited to join Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. Call Frank 215-679-7770 Veterans invited 7:30pm, fourth Monday each month at VFW Post 3405, at 211 E Fairmount St, Coopersburg. Call for details at 610-282-1840 Veterans invited 1:30pm, second Sunday each month at John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, 267-371-9636 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) PetSmart Adoption Day is 2nd Saturday each month, 11am-2pm, PetSmart, 620 N.West End

Blvd,

Quakertown,

215-538-2843

or

lastchanceranch.org Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Saturday each month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215-538-2510 lastchanceranch.org

Meet the Dogs at LCR, 12noon-3pm, every Sat. each month (weather permitting), 9 Beck Rd, Qtwn, 215-538-2510 or lastchance ranch.org.

Support & Service Groups Sisters U Monthly Meetings 7pm-9pm the third Thurs every month, stef@sistersu.com The Parent Support Group on Addiction meets 7pm, first and third Wed every month in Red Schoolhouse, Presbyterian Church Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Bedminster Twp. Info: Matt, batchof5@yahoo.com Family Education Program on Addiction meets 7pm the first three Mondays of the month in the Red School House at Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie.

Regis. at 800-221-6333 Bullying Prevention Support Group 6:30pm7:30pm every Wed at UBYMCA in Quakertown.

Free. advance registration required: 215-750-7220 SOS Bereavement After Suicide – Family Support Group meets at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital 2x monthly, inf: call 215-536-5143 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the third Monday every month at First UCC, Church Parlor, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meetings last Thurs. of every month, Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave, (meal provided), RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend a meeting.

Caregiver Support Group 4pm-5pm, meets 4th Thur. of month, Hidden Meadows, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville, 267-429-3931 hiddenmeadows ontheridge.com Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets 4pm, 4th Thurs of month, Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville. RSVP 267-429-3931 Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Group, 3:30pm5:00pm, meets 2nd Thursday every month, Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, more info: Social Services 267-371-4517

NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, Information, Guidance, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900. www.NOVABucks.org Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday 10am-11am, West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd, Quakertown, No dues, free babysitting, 215-538-3195 Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday at 7pm, Grand View Hosp. info at 215-923-7900 Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, for family/friends of those struggling w/addiction, Bedminster. naranon@yahoo.com Doylestown Nar-Anon meets Wednesdays 6pm at Summit Behavioral Health, 702 Hyde Park, Doylestown. Call 215-589-7111 for directions and info.

A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/ violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-220-w8116, www.awomansplace.org AARP meets 2nd Thurs each month, 1pm at First UCC, 151 S 4th St, Quakertown, 215-536-7512 Kiwanis meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month, 7pm at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Quakertown Quakertown Rotary Club meets (1st & 3rd Tues 7:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant) (2nd, 4th, & 5th Tues 6pm at Spinnerstown Hotel) Business Networking International (BNI) meets every Thursday 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com Believers in Business (Qtwn Chapter) meets 2nd & 4th Friday each month, 7:30am-9am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, info at 610-762-8054

Community Meals

“Fourth Sunday” Breakfast every month, 8am1pm, all-you-can-eat buffet, $8/adults, $4/kids, (Easter Egg hunt in April), Lwr Milford Fire Co, 1601 Limeport Pk, Coopersburg Free Community Dinner third Wed. of month. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Christ Community Bible Church, 1830 N. Ridge Rd, Perkasie, 215-257-7318 Free Community Meals 6pm at Richland Friends Quaker Meeting on second, fourth & fifth Weds. every month. Mill Rd & Main St off Route 309, Qtwn, 215-538-7555 Community Meal-every third Thursday of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, First UCC, 4th & Park, Quakertown, 215-536-4447 Free Community Dinner first Thurs. of month, 5:45pm at the Yerger Bldg across the street from Trinity Lutheran, 102 N Hellertown Ave, Quakertown

Bingo

Bingo at Encore Experiences, 2nd Saturday of month, 1pm-4pm, lunch available to buy, (lots of $$ specials), 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, details: 215-256-6900 Bingo at Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (first Thur. of month has $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo at West End Fire Co every Wed, doors open 5:30pm, (refreshments avail, smokefree), cash prizes, 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-536-6130 Bingo at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue every Tues. doors open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn.

215-536-7226 Bingo at Great Swamp Fish & Game every Sat. night, open 4pm, games 6:30pm, kitchen open.

Free coffee, 2650 Schukraft & Camp Rock Hill Rd, Qtwn, 215-536-8820 Bingo at Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs. opens 5:30pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo at Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues. opens 5:30pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Jackpot Bingo at Red Hill Fire Co Social Hall 3rd Friday every month, opens 6pm, games 7pm, 82 E 5th St, Red Hill Bingo at American Legion Post 397 every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, opens 6pm, snacks available, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • October 2016

BY PASTOR RAYMOND MILLER For Lutherans this year, October 30 is Reformation Sunday, marking the occasion when a little known monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany.

Luther intended that his posting begin a much needed theological discussion on some issues of church practice. Instead his 95 theses, when translated from Latin into German, created a political and ecclesiastical firestorm, leading to church division.

Regrettably, for many, many years, Lutherans used this commemoration of the Reformation as an opportunity to hurl acrimony and suspicion at their Catholic brothers and sisters. Today, by God’s grace and by God’s leading, much has changed as a new spirit of peace and reconciliation, thankfully, gusts through Lutheran and Catholic homes and churches. Decades of faithful and productive dialogue between Lutherans and Catholics have opened doors that were once closed.

Along this line, I am happy to note that,

on October 31 of this year, Lutherans and Catholics from around the world will make history as they come together in Lund, Sweden, for a prayer service, which serves as a prelude to next year’s observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Leading this service will be Pope Francis; Lutheran World Federation President, Bishop Munib Younan; and its General Secretary, the Reverend Martin Junge. Lutherans are grateful to Pope Francis for his willingness to be participate!

“At a time when violence and fragmentation seem to be the way,” writes Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, “this joint commemoration offers something different. Dialogue is possible and produces good fruits. Conflict can be left behind and the common hope we all have in Christ can be celebrated. The transformative power of our shared faith can lead to compassionate common service and joyful witness.”

Raymond Miller is the pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Quakertown. He can be reached at raymiller53@hotmail.com.

Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church meets at Strayer Middle School Auditorium 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown 267-772-0288 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Thomas Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf

Christ 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 215-536-3193 Pastor: Carolann Hopcke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church

Church of the Incarnation

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

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday services at 8am and 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome!

First United Methodist Church

501 Market Street, Perkasie 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Scott Dorn Mission: Share God’s love, Make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ, positively impact our community and world.

Good News Church

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

Good Shepherd Church (Episcopal) 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown 215-822-3930 Pastor: The Rev. Catherine Kerr 10:00am Sunday Eucharist

Grace Bible Fellowship Church

1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N., Quakertown 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Pastor: Ron Kohl, Sr. Pastor Sunday School for all ages, 10:10am Morning Worship, Evening 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:30 pm, Small group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30 pm, Tues: Ladies Bible study 9:30am; Wed: AWANA (2 yrs - 6th grade) & Teens for Christ 6:30 pm, Adult Bible study 7 pm.

Morning Star Fellowship

429 S. 9th Street, Quakertown 215-529-6422 Pastor: John Decker www.mstarqtown.org Services at 9am & 11am, Children’s Ministry provided, EastWest Cafe open with free coffee. Celebrate recovery Wednesday 7pm.

Check website for more info.

910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley@verizon.net www.stjohns-ridgevalley.com Pastor: Amy Hotter 8:30am Traditional - 10:30am w/priase band.

Grape juice & gluten-free wafers available.

Handicapped accessible. All invited and welcome anytime to Share the Joy!

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

Ridge Valley United Church of Christ 905 Allentown Road, Sellersville 215-257-7244 rvucc.pastor@verizon.net www.ridgevalleyucc.org Pastor: Rev. Steve Myren We are a vibrant, welcoming Family of Faith.

Worship: Sundays 9:30am. Ridge Valley: Growing Together in God’s Love.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 3668 Ridge Road, Perkasie 215-795-2965 office@kellerschurch.org www.kellerschurch.org Worship 7:45 & 10:15 am, Sunday School 9 am, Koinonia Cafe 8:#0 pm, Holy Commnion 1st & 3rd Sunday, Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday

St. John’s Lutheran Church 19 South 10th Street, Quakertown 215-536-3593 stjohnsquak@verizon.net www.stjohnsquak.org Pastor: Ray Miller Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30am, Sunday School 9:15am. Welcoming, Reaching Out, Serving.

Elevator available

Pennridge Christian Fellowship

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown

First United Church of Christ

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

720 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen 215-257-7309 kallebach@pennridgecf.org www.pennridgecf.org Pastor: Thomas Vargis Sunday worship 10:30am, Sunday School after song service (infants to age 12), Wed evenings 7pm w/ prayer, Crossroads youth & (Sep-Apr) boys and girls clubs. All are welcome.

401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 • www.perkasieag.org Pastor: Rev. Gary Saul Where God’s Love Changes Lives

St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley

1875 Freier Road, Quakertown 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Robinson III Sunday morning worship: 8:00am, 9:00am 11:00am Sunday School for all ages 10:00am.

MorningStar Moravian Church

610-282-1908 234 S. Main Street, Coopersburg coopmoravian@aol.com Pastor: Jay Petrella Sunday services 10:00am. Small, friendly Protestant church. Community mission: Serving free dinners once per month. All are welcome. Call for information.

Evangel Assembly of God

Quakertown United Methodist Church

Have something to share with your community? Send us the details! info@ubfp.org • fax: 215-839-3421 The Free Press, 582 S. West End Blvd.

Quakertown, PA 18951

1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler Worship service 9:45 am, Sunday School 9 9:45 am - children 3 years through 6th grade

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville

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

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net 8:00 am Rejoice & Praise Worship in Parlor, 9 am Sunday School - all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary

Trinity Great Swamp UCC

Spinnerstown Rd & County Line Rd Spinnerstown 215-679-7710 tgsucc@verizon.net www.tgsucc.org Pastor: David R. Ellis / Matt Gorkos Sunday School classes for all ages (preK adult) 9:15 am. Family activities throughout the year

Trinity Lutheran Church

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

Victory Fellowship Church

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

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American Legion Post 242 Update

BY DICK HELM

October 2016

TFirst, we at Post 242 would like to thank ALL who either participated or attended our important Memorial Services for the 15th Anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers of New York City. We especially want to thank Police Chief Scott McElree for his very inspirational address honoring our Serviceman and Emergency workers. It was wonderful to see the turnout of the “General Public” and the Emergency workers (Fire Persons, Police, and EMT’s and Paramedics. Our home association did a fine job in providing delicious Sausage and Peppers, Meatballs, and Salads to our honored guests and the public. Let us never forget those who serve us as Police, Paid EMT’s and Paramedics, and Volunteer Fire Persons. We can all go to bed at night in peace knowing they will respond quickly if we need their services (day or night). Thank You! This year our post (Quakertown Post 242) will be the host of the annual Veteran’s Day Service. For 28 years Paul Clymer our State Representative of many years hosted this event and continues to host this service after his retirement from the Pa. House. It will be held at Strayer Middle School at 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive (Promptly starting at 10:00AM) just down the street from our Post. This year will have John “Gunny” Sandle of VFW Post

#11322 telling about the 50th + year anniversary of the Vietnam War where so many of my friends and fellow students of our area were lost. A special guest speaker will give the address to the students and public guests.

This service is also usually sparsely attended by “The Public.” Surprise me as you did on September 11th by taking a few minutes that day to come to the Strayer Middle School to honor our Military Veterans.

The students of Quakertown, Palisades, and Pennridge as well as many other Christian and Parochial Schools, all are impressed year after year during this service. The host school usually adds to the program with student participation and a luncheon for the veterans. You can share with us the true patriotism shown by these students during this impressive service.

We will give more details of this service in next month’s article. Our three main services are Memorial Day, Patriot’s Day (9/11) and Veteran’s Day and we cannot stress enough the importance of you, the public’s attendance to honor those who served.

Once again I wish to emphasize to all “Freedom isn’t Free” and those who served paid the dues to continue the Freedoms we so cherish. Tell them – Thanks! Come out on their day –Veteran’s Day—held on the anniversary of the end of World War I back in the early 20th Century.

Save for Retirement Week Time to Take Action

Congress has dedicated the third week of October as National Save for Retirement Week. Clearly, the government feels the need to urge people to do a better job of preparing for retirement. Are you doing all you can?

Many of your peers aren’t – or at least they think they aren’t. In a recent survey conducted by Bankrate.com, respondents reported that “not saving for retirement early enough” was their biggest financial regret. Other evidence seems to show they have good cause for remorse: 52% of households 55 and older haven’t saved anything for retirement, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, although half of this group reported having a pension.

Obviously, you’ll want to avoid having either financial regrets or major shortfalls in your retirement savings. And that means you may need to consider making moves such as these: • Take advantage of all your opportunities.

You may well have access to more than one tax-advantaged retirement plan. Your employer may offer a 401(k) or similar plan, and even if you participate in your employer’s plan, you are probably still eligible to contribute to an IRA. You may not be able to afford to “max out” on both plans, but try to contribute as much as you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to your employer’s plan to earn a matching contribution, if one is offered, and boost your annual contributions every year in which your salary goes up.

• Create an appropriate investment mix.

It’s not enough just to invest regularly through your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement plan – you also need to invest wisely. You can fund

your IRA with virtually any investments you choose, while your 401(k) or similar plan likely offers an array of investment accounts. So, between your IRA and 401(k), you can create portfolios that reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. It’s especially important that your investment mix offers sufficient growth potential to help you make progress toward the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

• Don’t “raid” your retirement accounts early. If you start withdrawing from your traditional IRA before you turn 59½, you may have to pay a 10% tax penalty in addition to normal income taxes due. (If you have a Roth IRA and start taking withdrawals before you are 59½, the earnings will be taxed and may be subject to a 10% penalty – but contributions can be withdrawn without any tax and penalty consequences.) As for your 401(k) or similar plan, you may be able to take out a loan, but you’ll have to pay yourself back to avoid any tax or penalty consequences. (Also, not all plans offer a loan option.) More importantly, any money you take out early is money that no longer has a chance to grow to help you meet your goals. Try to do everything you can, then, to keep your retirement plans intact until you actually do retire. One suggestion: Build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid, low-risk vehicle outside your IRA or 401(k).

National Save for Retirement Week reminds us that we all must act to help ourselves retire comfortably. By making the moves described above, you can do your part. submitted by Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones office on West Broad Street, Quakertown.

He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or at bob.podraza@edwardjones.com

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • October 2016

A Game of Chess

Ice Cream Social Remember the Ice Cream Socials of years past that took place when either strawberries or peaches were in season? We still have such August events at 2 local churches that I know of. For many years one of the functions of the Milford Twp. Historical Society during the summer break from meetings was to hold an Ice Cream Social.

It usually was held at individual homes, but this year it was decided to hold it at a local Ice Cream Parlor/Restaurant. From time to time most organizations find it hard to get volunteers and often have to have repeats or officers who continue to serve out of pure loyalty. This change was made to take the pressure off of members who have so graciously opened their houses in the past in this season of questionable weather. Sandy Park has served as President for many years and we are truly blessed with her loyalty. Our Officers, Directors, and Loyal Volunteers are to be commended. We have wonderful programs throughout the year and we encourage the public, especially young families to attend. The children would have really enjoyed this event.

I now want to review this event and how it relates to this monthly column and Trumbauersville’s wonderful history. The 34 members and guests as well as the lucky patrons who decided to eat at Spor’s General Store on the evening of August 4th, were in for a real treat and history lesson. Remember the terms “Black and White” Shake or a “CMP” Sundae? In Spor’s newest remodeling effort they have opened up an area to accommodate their wonderful Ice Cream Service.

For our dinner I ordered one of their famous Cheesesteaks and my wife ordered a Special Tuna Salad and they were delicious. Just for old times sake we decided to get Milkshakes.

What a surprise! She ordered a chocolate and I ordered a “Black & White” shake (The waitress actually knew what it was). We were expecting the usual thick slightly softened Ice Cream in a regular glass that usually passes for a milkshake. What we received was a “Real” milkshake served in the old fashioned tapered Glass and yes, they brought the metal cup it was prepared with in the mixer, that was enough to fill our large glass to the brim two times! After we ate, most of the people had Ice Cream. I chose not to because of the large shake. My

wife decided to indulge and asked for 2 spoons so I could have a taste. Once again the waiting staff impressed me when she asked for a CMP and they knew what she wanted. Out came her sundae and it was reminiscent of the sundaes we ate at “Shelly’s” in downtown Quakertown in size, texture, and type of dish. It actually had marshmallow that stuck to your spoon! So much for the eating. I was amazed how they served 34 people plus regular customers in a very efficient manner.

Next came the history of the building we were in. I have a flyer dating back to 1922 with the titles of the movies to be shown at the Colonial Theater. The program included a notice of a special interlude between shows of music by the “Pfaff Family.” They were a local family raised on a farm on what is now Wright Road. I also had a photo of the “Pfaff” family to show the attendees. That theater is now the present-day grocery store, restaurant, beer distributor, and Ice Cream Parlor.

After the theater closed, Otto Spor pointed out that it was a “Roller Skating” rink and the flooring for the rink still is present. I pointed out that my father who lived in T-ville when a youth (1920’s) used to go to the theater then would quick go up to his Uncle Ed Reinhart’s store at the corner of Main and Broad to “Shuck” oysters for the after theater crowd to enjoy raw oysters. My dad’s other uncle; Charles Reinhart had a competing store just up the street that had a “Pool Table” for the gentleman of the area’s enjoyment. Later on it was the post office and I remember going to see “Uncle Charlie and Aunt Ida” and seeing the old pool table now stacked with stuff to sell. These stories and many memories were shared at our Ice Cream Social. Each local village has its own little niche of history that should be shared for newcomers to the area.

I ask you to take a ride to Trumbauersville and enjoy either a “Real” milkshake or a sundae like we used to get with your children.

(The other menu items are really great so why not make it a lunch or dinner.) I admire the Spor’s for keeping the building as I remembered when we would stop by on our way home from Uncle Charlie’s. Come see and eat in the old original luncheon booths and enjoy the old movie posters and photos of how it was back in the day in Trumbauersville soon after it changed its name from Cressmans.

Dick Helm is a regular contributor.

He can be reached at dickhelm@ubfp.org

When I was a kid, my mom (like all mom’s), thought I was smart. I don’t know. All my life I’ve been pretty consistent at acting like an idiot and doing stupid things. To encourage my infrequently demonstrated ‘smartness,’ she bought me a chess set. Being smart helps in chess playing, but intense study and sweaty-browed hard work is important, too. Those aren’t things I’m good at, so I never got good chess.

I’ve always had a chess set, though. In fact, I ruined Christmas one year when I was about 13. I wanted the gold and silver Napoleonic set that was in Kulp’s Jewelry store’s windo.

It cost a whopping $30. They’d already bought me a record player so they got me the cheaper, blue and white set, instead. My extreme disappointment sent my mom running to her bedroom crying. I still feel bad about that.

I used the record player a lot more than the chess set.

In 1972, when Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky played for the World Chess Championship in Iceland, I got interested in the game again. My buddy Huntsy and I played a lot for a while, but he wasn’t very good and I won every game. I was a fulltime student and had just gotten married, so I didn’t have time to dedicate to playing chess.

Years later, my wife bought me a computerized chess set. I never made it to level ten (or six, even), but I got better. Playing against people, I was real nervous. My blood pressure rose, I got sweaty and sometimes my hands shook. Against the computer, I was more relaxed and learned a lot. I couldn’t see fifteen moves ahead, like champions can, but my skill dramatically increased. My interest in chess comes and goes.

Recently, I found the VHS tape and watched one of my favorite movies again: the 1993 Searching for Bobby Fischer. It’s about Joshua Waitzkin (b.12/4/1976), an American chess prodigy. Josh won the U.S. Junior Chess championship in 1993 and 1994. He’s the only person to win the National Primary, Elementary, Junior High, High School, U.S. Cadet and U.S. Junior championships. The Waitzkins were from New York City, like Bobby Fischer. Josh learned chess at five and by seven was beating speed chess ‘hackers’ in Washington Square Park. He was ‘discovered’ there by chess author and teacher, Bruce Pandolfini.

The movie’s title stems from the fact that after Bobby Fischer won the world championship he went into reclusive hiding. His aggressive, flamboyant playing style was unique, and his eccentric behavior perplexed and infuriated nearly everyone. But, as Pandolfini (played by Ben Kingsley), says in the film, “Those who play [chess] for fun or not at all think it’s a game. Among accomplished players, many consider it a science. Bobby Fischer got under it like no one else before and found at its core, art.”

Fischer’s antics, before and during his championship match with Spassky, threw an unprecedented spotlight on the game and caused gastric distress throughout the chess world. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger called him and begged him to play, for his country’s honor. When he finally arrived in Reykjavik, Fischer insulted his hosts by calling the country inadequate because it had no bowling alleys. He griped about the contrast of the squares, the shape of the pieces and the ‘atmosphere’ of the room where they played.

In the film, Josh (played by Max Pomeranc) narrates: “None of that had anything to do with chess, of course... or, maybe it did.” ~~~ The game of chess originated in India before the 7th century. It’s derived from the game of chaturanga, which was first played in Eastern India in the Gupta Empire (280-550 A.D.).

The game spread along the Silk Road. By 600 A.D. a game called chatrang was being played in Persia and, after its conquest by the Islamic Caliphate (circa 640 A.D.), it spread across the Muslim world, known as shatranj.

The oldest ‘chess’ artifacts are ivory pieces excavated in what is now Samarkand, Uzbekistan. They date to about 760 A.D. The oldest ‘chess’ manual is Kitab ash-shatranj (The Book of Shatranj). It was written in Arabic about 840 A.D. by al-Adli ar-Rumi, a renowned player. It is frequently referred to in subsequent works.

The spread of chaturanga into eastern Asia is less well documented than its westward migration. The first reference to the game in China is in the xuan guai (record of the mysterious and strange), in about 800 A.D. The game is called xiang qi. Some scholars claim that modern chess stemmed from that game.

The assertion is strongly contested and poorly supported.

‘Chess’ reached Europe by the 800’s. The game was called ajedrez in Spain and xadrez in Portugal, where it was introduced by the Moors. It came to Greece directly from Persia and was called zatrikion. The game arrived in Russia from central Asia. All versions were similar to the Muslim game shatranj. It spread throughout Europe by the year 1,000, but was soon melded with the Persian game shah (king). The name of this mutated version became a familiar expression which was pronounced “check” or “chess” in English.

Around 1200 A.D. the game of shatranj/ shah/chess was modified in Spain and Italy.

Pieces took on their current shapes and powers.

Rules for the basic movements were adopted.

Pawns gained their option for an initial two square move. Bishops and queens acquired their modern abilities and the ‘castling’ move was introduced. Since the queen was the most powerful piece the game was frequently called Queen’s Chess or Mad Queen Chess.

The new rules quickly spread throughout Western Europe.

In the 19th century rules were formally standardized. Criteria for stalemates were introduced, the convention that white moves first was established and castling rules were solidified. The resulting ‘standard game’ was referred to as International Chess or Western Chess, particularly in Asia where other games, such as xaing qi, are still played.

It is Western Chess that Bobby Fischer and Josh Waitzkin excelled at. It’s the game I played poorly. But, Bobby’s dead and Josh has not played on the chess circuit for nearly 20 years, preferring to found and manage a performance improving learning and martial arts center. My electronic chess set is stored... somewhere. Chess is a fascinating, compelling game/science/art. Anyone who learns it also learns things that help them play the more serious Game of Life.

“One thing I have learned as a [chess] competitor is that there is a clear distinction between what it takes to be decent, what it takes to be good, what it takes to be great and what it takes to be among the best…”

–Josh Waitzkin More articles by Jack H. Schick can be found at Searchwarp.com or Soulofwit.com

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Trick or Treat – Eeek!

HAALLL-OOO-WEEN!!!! That’s one of the things we associate with October. I remember Halloween well when I was a child. It was a fun time, especially in elementary school.

Where I lived in the country, there were not a lot of younger children, so we never got trick or treaters from our neighborhood, nor did I go out. When I got older, my cousins would bring their children to our house for treats.

One of the parents would drive to the end of the road, and they would walk to our house.

My mother always pretended that she could not identify the little ghosts and goblins. I, on the other hand, had to wait until I had children to go trick or treating on Halloween. But, we did have a pumpkin patch, so I got to decorate pumpkins.

What I remember as a child was the fun we had in elementary school, particularly, in our fifth and sixth grade, one room schoolhouse, with a basement. Sunnyside School was located in East Rockhill Township, on Old Bethlehem Road in the little Village of Wiesel. Our teacher, Mrs. Ildah Fluck, had her very own thrift shop boutique in the basement. I don’t know where she got the house dresses, bib overalls, gowns, hats, and shoes, but we had a blast choosing outfits for our Halloween Parade. We would get dressed up and then march around the schoolhouse.

Those were the days when kids used their imagination to dress up for Halloween. The boys would borrow their dad’s or uncle’s bib overalls and roll up the legs, along with his long-sleeved plaid shirt, his big straw hat pulled down over their face so they were not recognizable, and a pair of his big clunky work shoes.

The girls would, of course, go to their mother’s closet to find an old party dress that their mothers had worn to a high school dance, or maybe a prom dress that no longer fit Mom. And, how grown up did they feel wearing her high heel shoes? Some girls would even

dress up in one of their Dad’s old suit jackets with a tie and his hat. No one could possibly guess that she was a girl. Of course, it was not Halloween fun without Casper, clowns, scarecrows, soldiers, witches, pumpkins, cowboys, and Indians. The only thing that may have been bought was a mask, but many times they were made also, as in a paper bag over your head.

By the time I had children in the mid-seventies, Halloween had changed. You could go to a store and purchase a costume for any cartoon character that ever existed. As the years passed, those costumes became quite expensive. Since I believed in developing a child’s imagination, I refrained from – no, I refused to purchase costumes. We were always original.

Taking my children out for Halloween was such a fun time for me because I got to do what I did not do as a child. Since I didn’t give my children sweets, they would carry a sign that said, “No Treats. Just Tricks if you can’t guess who we are.” Before they rang the doorbell, I would hide at the side of the house that had a window. When my friends could not guess who they were, I would appear, but not before I had soaped their windows. If there were no windows, the shrubs or tree trunk got wrapped in bathroom tissue. You see, having children will allow you to do so many things that are not acceptable for an adult under normal circumstances.

For many years, on the Tuesday evening before Halloween, my children and I were stationed at the corner of Third and Broad Streets, by the Friendly Book Store, waiting for the parade to make its way onto Third Street where it ended. Eventually, I stood on the corner without my children because they had become participants. What memorable days they were from childhood to adulthood – mischievous, exciting, and enjoyable.

Have a safe and fun Treat or Treating night with your kiddies this Halloween.

You can contact Jacque at: jacque@ubfp.org

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Land Preservation Board Aims to Continue Efforts

BY KATHLEEN FEDOROCSKO In Richland Township, the most dramatic changes have occurred over the past 40 years, as developers transformed hundreds of acres of farm fields into new residential and commercial developments. The Richland Township Preservation Board, a volunteer group of residents, was formed in 1999 to administer the Open Space Plan, which was created in response to these new growth demands.

In 2002, the voters of Richland overwhelmingly voted for the township to secure a $3.2 million dollar bond for the purchase of open space and conservation easements. The bond is being paid through a 15-year 0.1% Earned Income Tax (EIT).

This fall, the voters in Richland will be asked to extend their current 0.1% Earned Income Tax for an additional five years for the preservation of Open Space. It will be a referendum question on the ballot. This is NOT a tax increase, it is the extension of the current tax residents have been paying since 2003, and is only on income, not a real estate tax. It does not affect those who are living on retirement income, social security, pensions, interest or stock dividends.

Over 1000 acres has been preserved in perpetuity through conservation easements and purchases. The Preservation Board has concentrated on preserving township farms, thereby saving a significant portion of the character and almost 300-year history of Richland Township. Not only are the valuable agricul-

tural soils protected, but also the scenic rural landscape remains for all to enjoy.

The Preservation Board has also protected valuable natural resources: woodlands, meadows, wetlands, wildlife and open land for groundwater recharge. The Preservation Board has targeted areas to preserve in the Upper Tohickon Watershed, the source of your water.

We have been able to work with Heritage Conservancy, a nationally accredited not-forprofit conservation organization, and have significantly extended our financial resources by utilizing the Bucks County land preservation programs. After 13 years of hard work, the original funds have almost been spent.

There is still more work to do! Hundreds of acres in Richland are still at risk of development. There is still a lot of interest from rural landowners in preservation.

Preserved farmland and natural areas require few public services and is a means of limiting urban sprawl. Urban sprawl is one problem that residents have the power to control by preserving Open Space. Land preservation benefits the whole community, keeping development at bay, which keeps our school and local taxes down, as well as providing a better quality of life. Open Space brings balance to our rapidly urbanizing community.

This November 8, Please vote YES for Open Space Kathleen Fedorocsko is the Chairwoman of the Richland Township Preservation Board.

Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local.

Sellersville Museum to Host Star Wars Exhibit

The Sellersville Historical and Achievement Authority announces that the Sellersville Museum will be open Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, 2016 hosting a special exhibit, “STAR WARS COLLECTIBLES”.

In observance of the 39th anniversary of the release of the first Star Wars Movie, the Museum will be filled with hundreds of Star Wars collectibles and memorabilia.

The exhibit will courtesy of members of the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society.

This is the fifth annual Star Wars Collectibles exhibit at the Sellersville Museum displayed by the Collecting Society.

Vintage and modern Star Wars toys, games

and collectibles will be on display including R2-D2, authentic screen-used props, autographs, artwork, foreign and rare collectibles from a Galaxy far, far away.

The Museum will be open from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM each day. As always, admission is free. A fun and educational family afternoon is guaranteed.

The Sellersville Museum is wheelchair accessible and has a chairlift to assist visitors to the second floor. The Museum is located next to the Sellersville Borough Office at 120 East Church Street, Sellersville. Call (215) 2575253 for more information. “May the Force be with you.”

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Suicide Survivor Kevin Hines to Speak in Quakertown

The nonprofit organization New Vitae Wellness Foundation is honored to present speaker and behavioral health advocate Kevin Hines for a presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Quakertown Community High School auditorium (600 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA). Supported by co-sponsors NAMI Bucks County, NAMI Lehigh Valley, Marywood University, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, Hines will talk about his experiences with behavioral health challenges and his recovery following his jump from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Hines is one of only 34 individuals to survive the fall from the iconic structure and the only person to regain full physical mobility.

He actively shares his message of physical and emotional health, dedicating his time to spreading a message of hope. His story serves as a reminder of the power of the human spirit and the importance of community connections to fight the stigma that can be associated with

behavioral health recovery.

“We are excited to welcome Mr. Hines as our first Foundation speaker,” said Judith O. Yanacek, the Secretary and Treasurer of New Vitae Wellness Foundation. “Our Foundation plans to promote a variety of events that will generate discussion on holistic health topics.”

In order to increase the reach of Hines’ message, New Vitae Wellness Foundation also has arranged for him to speak with Quakertown High School students earlier in the day.

“For several years, the New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center in Quakertown has provided services aimed at assisting young adults with behavioral health and substance use recovery,” said Yanacek. “As a result of our dedication to service for this age group, we also will provide an opportunity for students to hear Mr. Hines’ inspirational message. In this way, we hope to encourage meaningful conversation and fight stigma.”

All attendance costs have been covered

by New Vitae Wellness Foundation; however, those interested in participating in the

evening’s conversation must pre-register by visiting the Foundation’s webpage at www. newvitaewellness.org or contacting 610-9280173. Additional information can also be found at www.newvitaewellness.com.

About New Vitae Wellness Foundation: New Vitae Wellness Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established to provide educational and other life supports to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

The foundation offers a variety of low- or nocost healthcare services contracted through the New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center, including holistic supports, individual and group therapies, and other behavioral health and substance use services. Educational supports, including tutoring and professional development programs are available free of charge to promote health and wellness in various life domains. Service to Veterans, young adults, and the local community is of particular importance in order to promote health, wellness, and hope.

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The Right Way So many times I encounter families utilizing a variety of ways to get their hearing impaired family member to my office for a complete audiological evaluation.

Some use bargaining. The hearing impaired person will agree to having their hearing checked if the confronting family member will clean out the garage, see their physician for a medical concern, stop smoking, etc. Bargaining only goes so far and has a very limited effect.

Others will badger. Now I’m not referring to poking a badger with a spoon as espoused

by Eddie Izzard. Here, the concerned family member will mentally beat the hearing impaired person into submission to get an evaluation. This is also known as the haranguing.

Some are very good at it. Again, it has a very limited effect and will cause tension and may damage relationships.

One, somewhat extreme approach is intervention. This technique is used with people having substance abuse problems, anger issues, or even behavior issues.

To conduct an intervention with a hearing impaired person by using family and friends is not the way to get that person into the office of an audiologist for a complete evaluation.

Really, the best way is the simplest. Just talk. Speak privately with the hearing impaired person one-on-one. To confront them with others present or gang up on them with other family members is very counterproductive.

This maneuver will put them on the defensive and they will not do anything.

Before you speak with your hearing impaired family member about their suspected handicap, think it through. Get a pad of paper or post it notes. Write down a variety of instances where their receptive communication difficulty is obvious and may have created consequences.

Some of these events may include: mistaking some words for other words, giving an inappropriate response to a question or com-

ment, inability to keep up with a conversation, avoiding conversation, stating people mumble, asking for someone to repeat excessively, withdrawing from family gatherings, becoming introverted, arguments arising from not understanding what was stated to them, requiring the television volume control at a loud level, not hearing a door bell or knocking at the door or telephone ring, inability to understand on the telephone, not being aware of sound while driving like sirens or horns, etc.

Create your list. Arrange a quiet day and time to sit down with this person and talk with them about your concerns. State what difficulty you observed they have and provide specific examples as to when it occurred. Have a conversation about these items. Tell them hearing is critical for safety, awareness to what is going on around them, the importance in ease of conversation, overall happiness, wellbeing, and quality of life issues.

To get them to the office of a private practice audiologist, offer to accompany them. Take it a step further and have your hearing checked during the same visit.

The key is to have the hearing impaired family member answer a call to action and follow through. The objective is to get a complete audiological evaluation, find out what the problem is, understand the recommendations, and do something to obtain better hearing.

It is easy to do. Think about it and act.

When your family member sees the light, make the call and see a private practice audiologist!

Mr. Murphy has had a bilateral mild-to-moderate sensor-ineural hearing loss all his life and is a binaural in-the-canal hearing aid user.

Mr. Murphy has been in practice in Pennsylvania since receiving his Master of Education in Audiology from University of Virginia in the Spring of 1987. Mr. Murphy is affiliated with a number of hearing related national and international organizations.

He

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

215-230-9000.

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Tailgating with Vintage Flair Collectors look for team spirit and old kitchen collectibles when shopping for tailgating items. Autumn is the season for every type of tailgate…football, soccer, whatever the sport. Team colors are always in style and vintage stuff from tailgates gone by are sure to make your tailgate party a winner. Condition is important as is the age of the vintage tailgating items.

Table Settings

Printed tablecloths from the 1940s will make that old folding table look great all season long. Some of the best folding tables are the wooden poker tables from the 1950s or the not very vintage plastic tables from office supply stores.

Vintage cloths from the Pop art time period will cost about $50$100 each. Add extra aluminum folding chairs to the backseat so you can host guests from the opposing team at your tailgate. These won’t cost too much, about $10 each, in good condition since they are easy to come by and always very useful.

Chow Down

Collectible from the kitchen and garage are all the rage. For a realistic vintage tailgate, use metal cups from the 1960s for soft drinks and smoothies. Fill plaid thermoses with soup to

sip before the kickoff. Old soda coolers like those featuring Coca Cola or Pepsi logs will be just the thing to keep your cold sandwiches and drinks cold while you cheer on your team.

Some of these coolers cost upwards of $500 to $750 in excellent shape. Serve cold cut sandwiches on white bread or deviled eggs from plastic trays in bright colors. Don’t forget the printed tin lunch pails for storing necessities like napkins, condiments, and toothpicks.

Yay Team!

Old, well worn pennants supporting your team are perfect for decorating your tailgate.

Don’t forget to bring along old team sporting equipment, hats, jerseys, and anything in your team’s colors. Wool blankets, wooly mittens, and scarves are must haves during those crisp autumn days at the game. And when the team colors are not available, go plaid instead. Sit back and enjoy the game in vintage tailgate style.

Happy tailgating!

Dr. Lori Verderame is an antiques appraiser, nationally syndicated columnist and author, and award-winning TV personality on Discovery’s Auction Kings internationally. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events to worldwide audiences.

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How One Man’s Laughter Helped Cure his Disease

BY LAURA NORDER Laughter is beneficial in many ways for the body and the mind. Laughing physically works your abdominal muscles and diaphragm.

It is also a good cardiovascular workout for the heart and lungs, resulting in more oxygen to the brain. This better brain function leads to a rush of endorphins, a state of relaxed alertness, and a burst of creativity. Laughter is also a social mechanism that bonds groups of people together to enhance teamwork and build friendships.

Norman Cousins was a professor, author, editor who used his knowledge of medicine and laughter to reverse the disease ankylosing spondylitis. He tested such theories about whether this is true or just a lot of fluff. Norman wanted to be a part of his own healing and not just a passive observer. Who knows you better than yourself and your own experiences?

The following story applies to Norman and his circumstances and should be approached with caution and under a practiced doctor’s supervision.

Norman Cousins was diagnosed with a case of ankylosing spondylitis (a chronic autoimmune skeletal disease of the spine and pelvis where the bones fuse together.) With this knowledge, Norman could spend the rest of his life sitting down or lying flat on his back.

Norman chose to stand and walk and not let the illness get the best of him. He believed that “very serious illness can be caused by ideas, by emotions, and by attitudes.” Norman went to the hospital and was given the doctor’s treat-

ments; he also wanted to be a participant in his own healing. He wanted to be off pain killers first thing. Part of his condition was caused by rheumatoid arthritis. He brought oxygen into his joints with vitamin C, ate a healthy organic diet, and uplifted his spirit, mind, and his body with laughter. In 1979 Norman stated that ““I made the joyous discovery that ten minutes of genuine belly laughter had an anesthetic effect and would give me at least two hours of painfree sleep.” When the pain killing effect of laughter wore off, he and his wife would watch movies that often led to another pain-free interval. His doctor, although he didn’t believe in his methods, supported him. The old adage goes: “You are what you eat.” Norman did not eat the processed pre-made boxed food we eat today that has become so abundant. The entire hospital ward was with him as he watched his uplifting shows and ate heathy food. His wife also gave healthy wholesome food to the other patients in the hospital. The hallway around Norman’s room often became jammed with people laughing and coming together. The rent was high, the food was bad, and so he moved out of the hospital and into the same hotel where his doctor resided. There he continued the same treatments he had asked to be given for himself. While at the hotel he brought in his organ and started playing it. The movies, music, and laughter were disturbing the other guests, just as in the hospital. Later a wife of a patient who received the wholesome food came in from the hospital asking Norman what she can do to help her husband’s illness. Norman referred her to have their doctors speak about the treatment. Norman’s doctor refused to tell

her because scientifically he didn’t know what was making Norman well.

Norman willed himself to get better. He went to see his doctor, and had been walking without a wheelchair for some time using only a single cane. Norman asked: “Why don’t you believe in it? You see it is working.”

The doctor didn’t know exactly why it was working. The vitamin C, laughter, diet, the music, any of those things could be the cause.

Norman then said “I’m going to the beach.”

And that he did.

His wife and friend were frightened for him as they walked him into the ocean after taking his braces off. After gaining stability without help Norman placed his cane firmly in the sand beyond the tide. His wife and friend relaxed on a blanket on the beach while Norman spent the entire day in the ocean without braces, and without his cane. While Norman was in the ocean he strengthened his legs, lungs, heart, and abdominal muscles. The water held him up while the waves pushed him down. He had the will to be without braces, and to leave the illness behind him. After many hours in the ocean Norman came out jubilantly, strong and as confident as ever. He went to a local building, then threw his cane far away and into the air. Norman was then told that the hotel management wanted him out of the hotel.

His response: “I don’t want to go back to the hotel.” He went back to work soon thereafter doing what he loved: editing books, disease free and as happy as ever. Norman Cousins made a complete recovery. Your body can and does heal itself all the time. The proof is in the pudding.

Did you know?

The saying ‘laugh and the whole world laughs with you’ is more than just an expression: laughter really is contagious. The sound of laughter triggers regions in the premotor cortical region of your brain, which is involved in moving your facial muscles to correspond with sound and prepare to join in.

Quakertown DQ Raises $1000 for Police K9 Unit

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Quakertown Borough Manager and Police Chief Scott McElree accepts a $1000 check from Quakertown Dairy Queen operator Chris Samsel. The proceeds will benefit the Quakertown Police Department K9 Fund. The money was primarily raised at a car show hosted at the store on September 11. A raffle-auction was held and “Back the Blue” shirts and “We Support our Police” yard signs were sold. Shirts and signs are still available. photo by christopher betz

BuckyGrams: frankenstein, dracula, the blob, king kong, alien, godzilla, the mummy, the wolfman, jaws, tremors, gremlins, predator Hidden Message: Happy Halloween!

Box Puzzle: Frankenstein

The Bucks County Community College Art Mobile has been visiting St. Isidore Catholic School this week with their exhibition, Stuctures and Stories: Contemporary Book Art program. Students in all grades have the chance to visit and experience the Art Mobile. Pictured is Joseph Cipriano and fellow kindergarten students during their visit

Grants Spark Education

It only takes one lesson, one project, or one meeting with the right person to shape a child’s future.

Once something catches their imagination, the spark of their curiosity does the rest. Sometimes, those magic learning moments can set the stage for a lifelong career.

The start of a new school year is a good time to recognize teachers. While a “spark” moment can happen anywhere, it’s often the hard work, knowledge and imagination of teachers that help bring them about.

To help more spark moments take place in our 29-county service area, PPL Corporation is working with PBS39 and other partners to once again offer our Empowering Educators grant program.

Teachers in grades K-8 can receive $1,000 funding for educational projects such as science fairs, energy conservation projects, renewable energy demonstrations and math competitions.

We’d like to help those teachers bring science, technology, engineering and math to life.

(Supporting STEM education also helps build a strong, math-smart workforce for the decades to come, which benefits all of our communities.)

PPL will award $15,000 in grants this

year. Since the program began in 2003, we’ve awarded more than $165,000 for projects in 93 schools. Last year’s grant recipients included: Easton Area Middle School (Easton, Pa., Holy Infancy School (Bethlehem, Pa.), Moravian Academy Middle School (Bethlehem, Pa), Raub Middle School (Allentown, Pa.), Northwestern Lehigh Middle School (New Tripoli, Pa.), and Weatherly Area Middle School.

If you’re interested – or you know a teacher who might be – all the details can be found at pplweb.com/educatorgrants.

Here’s the timeline: • Applications will be open until October 31 • Grant winners will be announced Dec. 2 • Each project must be completed by April 15 of next year, with a final report submitted to the local station by May 6.

Please feel free to share this information with any teachers you know. We’d like the information to reach as many teachers as possible – so we can reach as many kids in as many classrooms as possible.

Because you never know where some future engineer or scientist might be waiting to discover themselves in the light of a spark.

Carol is the Regional Affairs Director for PPL Electric Utilities in Allentown, PA. Reach her at CObando-Derstine@pplweb.com

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What is feline leukemia and why should I care about it?

Any of our friends out there with cats, especially cats that go outside, should make sure that you are familiar with this virus, and protecting your cat!!! So what is it anyway? Feline Leukemia (or FeLV) is what is called a retrovirus. Retroviruses attack cells and actually insert their DNA into the cell to corrupt it – this is actually the category that HIV falls into in people. The virus basically attacks the immune system so that the immune cells are no longer protective. The virus itself is not what usually ends up making our feline friends sick, it’s more the secondary infections and diseases that the infected cat is now susceptible to since his/her immune system is no longer doing it’s job! Infected cats often are sickly with respiratory infections, dental disease, GI disorders, and so on. Due to the effects on the immune system, this virus does usually shorten our cats’ lives.

FeLV is found in about 2-3% of cats worldwide – which is a pretty huge number! The problem is that it is easily spread from cat to cat. Mother cats can spread it to kittens either in the womb, or after birth through her milk or even by grooming! It is spread in saliva and nasal secretions – so cats getting into a fight and bite wounds are one

of the most common ways that it is spread.

This is why our outdoor cats are most at risk!

The good news?? We can do something about screening and protecting our cats!

There is a very safe and accurate test out there, that we can use to screen our kitties to make sure they are negative as kittens, or even as adults if they do go outside. The benefit of knowing if your cat is positive is that you can know what to expect, and do your best to protect him/her. Also then you can be responsible for them and make sure they don’t go outside and be a part of perpetuating the problem! Cats who go outside regularly should be tested annually to make sure they are still negative and are protected.

Lastly – vaccinate!! There is a vaccine that is also very safe and effective that we always recommend for cats who go outside! It is an annual vaccine, that is very worth giving if your cat is at risk, and this is something you should chat with your veterinarian about! This month is feline wellness month – so many clinics (like ours!) even offer some discounts off cat wellness visits, so give them a call today!

Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the new Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996.

They also founded Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.

Harley’s Haven

Meet Natasha!

We have highlighted Natasha before but I want to share her again because she is still looking! Poor Natasha has watched so many other dogs get adopted while she still waits. She has been in our rescue for almost 6 months, and is now about 10 months old - and is still waiting!

Natasha, who is a pitty mix, was found in an abandoned building with her brother, who has since been adopted, and we believe they were abused, neglected, and possibly even used as bait dogs. But it’s ok - Natasha has a forgiving spirit and loves people! She is a typical puppy - sweet, playful, and loves to have fun! She does great with other dogs, when given some time to warm up to them and feel comfortable.

She is spayed and vaccinated, and is just waiting for her family to find her - is it you?

My Dog Won’t Pee in the Rain!

Do you have a Prima Dogna that won’t eliminate outside in the rain but prefers to pee or poop in the house where itis nice and dry? This is a very common and frustrating problem for owners of little dogs, but it also happens for owners of large and giant dogs too. I recently received a phone call from an Irish Wolfhound’s owner in a total state of panic. If you’ve ever seen a 170 pound Irish Wolfhound pee you would be in a state of panic, too. Reminds me of my childhood, books that were never written - Yellow River by I. P. Daily. The silly part is these dogs originated from Ireland where it rains all the time.

If you don’t want to go outside, neither does your dog. Dogs often hesitate before going out in the rain. It is not because they are afraid of getting wet, but because the rain amplifies sound and stimulates their sensitive ears. Go outside with your dog. Most times the dog is glad for the company of his favorite buddy and it will help ease his fear. You will know for sure if the dog is really empty before heading

back to the house.

Teaching your dog to eliminate on cue can be an invaluable tool. Tell your dog ”go potty” or use a similar but consistent word.

When he eliminates have a Potty Party! If I had a choice between the outhouse or the indoor plumbing, I’d be using the indoor plumbing for sure. Now if someone offered me $500 dollars every time I used the outhouse, I’d be skipping off to the john every chance I could.

Make your Potty Party fun and exciting using high value treats like chicken, peanut butter, liverwurst... you get it. You want to make the Potty Party memorable. An umbrella might be one of the easiest things to try. Use a golf umbrella for large & giant dogs. How about building a little structure tall enough for you to stand under but helps to keep the dog sheltered from the wind and rain? Some dogs, not all, can learn to enjoy wearing rain gear and boots.

I do not think they make a raincoat big enough for an Irish Wolfhound. Remember to train before it rains.

Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI owner and lead trainer of Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC, Quakertown, PA

As a dog I observe humans dealing with the pressures of life. Old age, bullying, jobs, and acceptance are just a few things that can make you feel hopeless. Some of my dog friends thought they would have to live in the cold at the end of a chain and never know love BUT life has a way of turning around. Getting through our struggles in life and changing them when we are able is what makes you humans who you are. My human’s brother was teased in school because he was what you human’s call a nerd. He became a very successful man with a wife and 3 children. His life is great but not the easiest childhood. For every valley in life there is a hill. Some of those hills have a nice long top to them . This dog’s moral to her story is not to give up because life is full of fascinating changes. See you all at the Autumn

Alive. I am planning on having my 3rd book in our series at the Author booth . (If the printer gets it here on time) (Paws crossed) Love M.J.

Meet Quinn!

Poor Quinn ended up at the shelter not once, but twice because people failed her and abandoned her. But luckily, we were able to grab her, and she is such a doll we are so glad we did!! Quinn is about 1-2 years old and is a pitty/boxer mix of some kind. She is super playful and outgoing, and loves everyone!!

She does well with other mellow dogs, and is fine with cats - she is a sweet and snuggly girl and would love a family of her very own! She is already spayed and vaccinated as part of her adoption - check her out today!

If you are looking for a furever friend, give Harley’s Haven a call today at (267) 354-5204.

QNB Donates $3800 to Library QNB Bank has once again teamed up with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to help raise money for local libraries through the “Batting for Books” campaign. For the past 6 years, the Bank has pledged to donate $25 for each double hit by the IronPigs in their home stadium at

Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. This year, QNB contributed a total of $3,800, which will be donated to the Emmaus Public Library. Since the program’s inception in 2011, QNB has donated $19,625 to local libraries.

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Robert (Bob) D. Skaroff, 63, of Quakertown, died Thursday, August 18th, at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, PA. Bob was born in Philadelphia and was the son of Minnie (Lowenstein) and the late Malvin Skaroff. He is survived by his daughter Mikaila Skaroff of Quakertown, his ex-wife Annette Skaroff, his brother Richard Skaroff and wife Betsy as well as in-laws Mickey and Anthony DiPasquo, Angela and Bill Barr, and Lauren and Nick Gaudio. Also surviving are nephews and nieces Matthew, Kelsey, Lauren, Daniel, Dolly, Steven, Sue, Jamie, Nicholas and Christina and numerous grand nieces and nephews.

Bob graduated from Central High School for Boys, received a BS in Mathematics from Penn State, an MBA from Temple’s and a BS in Education from DeSales University. His career included actuarial science, computer programming, systems analysis and High School Math Teacher.

Bob loved going to all of his daughter’s activities from soccer to college plays. He had diverse interests including gymnastics, growing orchids, Mustangs, racing cars, auto mechanics, building computers and his all-time favorite the Eagles. He had an eclectic taste in music and his own unique dress style. He loved beer, pizza, and ice cream! Bob’s dry and sometimes quirky humor will always be remembered.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) or Doctors Without Borders.

Ralph G. Martin, 70, of Quakertown, died on Wed., Aug. 31 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Irene (Mokros) Martin for 47 years.

Born in W. Rockhill Twp., he was a son of the late Charles and Glenna (Snyder) Martin.

He worked at J.Melvin Freed for 25 yrs., Ametek-US Gauge Division for 10 yrs., and Bracalente Manufacturing for over 7 yrs.

Ralph was a Vietnam Veteran and a life member of VFW post 245, post 1393001 and a member of the American Legion post 0963; and a lifetime member of the Paletown Rod

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& Gun Club. He enjoyed Philadelphia sports, Nascar, hunting, fishing and time with his family and friends.

Surviving with his wife is his son: Ralph G. Martin, Jr., wife Jessica, of Pennsburg; daughters Angela Martin and Leslie A. Martin, both of Quakertown; grandchildren Brittany Lynn Malick, Ralph Martin III and Rachael Martin; brother Erman “Nip” Martin, Jr., of Quakertown; sisters Dolores AllebachHeverly, of Telford and Debra, wife of Joe Perott, of Sellersville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles J. “Bupp” Martin and two sisters: Doris Dietz and Peggy Lou Martin. www.janfcs.com

Dennis W. Maurer, 67, of Quakertown, passed away Sat., Sept. 3rd at home surrounded by many of his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Schaffer) Maurer for the past 45 years.

Born in Shamokin, he was a son of Anna (Herring) Maurer and the late Leonard Maurer.

Dennis honorably and faithfully served his country with the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He cheated death in May 1970, and while he lost his legs, his optimism and love of life remained intact. He always loved being outside, whether he was operating heavy equipment for the excavating company he started in 1978 or indulging in his passion for gardening. He was also a member of the First Marine Division Association and the Marine Corps League.

With his wife and his mother, he is survived by son Michael Maurer and wife Diana of Quakertown; daughter Terri Pasternak and husband Steve of Telford; grandchildren Corey, Kaden, Brandi, and Holli; brothers Richard Maurer and Jeffrey Maurer and wife Christie; and sister-in-law Annette. He is preceded in death by his father, his brother Randall Maurer, and his beloved dog, Dusty.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dennis’ honor to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

Albert J. “A.J.” Buehrer Jr., 40, of Quakertown died Saturday, September 3rd at his home. He was the husband of Amanda (Hendricks) Buehrer and father of Lillian Buehrer.

Chef & owner, he and his wife operated the Karlton Café in Quakertown.

Born in Doylestown, he was a son of Albert Sr. and LuAnn (Kasak) Buehrer of Souderton.

Surviving with his wife, daughter, and parents are his brother, Daniel Buehrer, wife Jaclyn of Quakertown; sister, Tracy Gunn, husband David of Quakertown; in laws, Timothy and Brenda Hendricks of Bethlehem.

Anna Mae Landis, of Richland Twp., PA, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Grand View Hospital in West Rockhill Twp., PA. She was 79.

Born in Franconia Twp. and raised in Souderton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Lizzie (Seitz) Metz.

She worked as a seamstress for a number of years, stitching doll clothes from her home for the Lizzy High Co. in Sellersville, PA. From 1977-1997, she was employed as supervisor of the light department for the J. G. Furniture Co. in Quakertown, PA. Earlier, she stitched baseballs for the Dudley Sports Co. in Perkasie, PA. Anna Mae also enjoyed caring for foster children from the late 1950’s through the mid-1970’s.

She was an enthusiastic member of the First Baptist Church of Perkasie in Perkasie, PA, where she volunteered in the Church Nursery for over 50 years, rocking babies; she also taught children’s church, beginner church and Sunday school. Anna Mae belonged to the church ladies’ quilting group and served as a Pioneer Girls leader. She loved to serve children, creating and sharing a puppet ministry, as well as knitting badges for those afflicted with leprosy.

An avid Philadelphia Phillies fan, Anna Mae also enjoyed sewing, baking, and doing puzzles. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family whom she loved so well.

She is survived by three daughters and a son: Janice Mae Laudenslager and her husband Douglas, of Wagener, SC; Brenda L. Myers

and her husband Merrill, of Telford, PA; Susan L. Donaldson and her husband Gordon, of Mohnton, PA; and J. Michael Landis and his wife Sherri, of Westcliffe, CO. She leaves 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Betty Swartley and her husband Henry, of Stroudsburg, PA; and a brother-in-law, Daniel Price, of Harleysville, PA. She was preceded in death by a grandson: Bryan Laudenslager, in 2004, and four sisters: Helen Heckler, Evelyn Koffel, Eva Price, and D. Arlene Metz.

Her memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Perkasie on 1600 North Fifth Street in Perkasie, where family and friends may call from 2:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Perkasie, Nursery Ministry, 1600 North Fifth Street, Perkasie, PA 18944.

Final arrangements have been made by the Bernard Suess Funeral Home on 606 Arch Street in Perkasie. www.suessfuneralhome.net

John C. Buhman, 69 of Quakertown, died Sat. Sept. 17th at his home. He was the husband of Diana (Tarantino) Buhman for 35 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Albert and Ruth (Hoch) Buhman.

He worked for R.R. Donnelly, Quakertown for many years. Prior to that he worked for Ametek U.S. Gauge Division, Sellersville.

He also did side work as a mechanic for many years.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Zion Hill.

Surviving with his wife are daughters, Rebecca Ewer, husband Brian of Coopersburg and Karen Stehman, husband Ryan of Stowe; sons, Brian Buhman, wife Jess of Quakertown and Adam Buhman of Coopersburg; grandchildren, Dylan, Cricket, Grant and Landon; brother, James Buhman of Whitehall; sisters, Rose Schultz of Zionsville and Linnie Buhman of Emmaus. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Duka. www.janauglefcs.com

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Upper Bucks Chamber to Host 11th Annual Foodie to Benefit Education

The Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 11th Upper Bucks Foodie on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sands Chrysler Jeep Dodge Showroom, 501 N. West End Boulevard, Route 309 in Quakertown. This annual restaurant festival is a culinary adventure you won’t want to miss! The Foodie is an opportunity to showcase the area’s diverse dining establishments and local beer, wine and spirits purveyors while providing attendees an evening of great food, spirits, entertainment, and networking to support free enterprise and Leadership Upper Bucks. There will be samplings of an array of scrumptious gourmet food, top local breweries and wineries will also participate by treating guests to refreshments complimenting the savory samplings, but don’t let the samplings fool you – there is plenty to fill your plate! This event is sponsored by Penn Community Bank, Sands Chrysler Jeep Dodge, St. Luke’s Hospital, Dr. Guy Coby, Town & Country Newspaper, Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, and Wehrung’s Lumber & Home Center.

More than 25 exhibitors are participating and include: Amy’s Creative Cakes, Big Poppa’s Backyard BBQ, Chick-fil-A Quakertown, Faber Distilling Company, Heirloom, Jamison Publick House, McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn, Quakertown Farmers Market, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Spinnerstown Hotel, St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital, Stone Brewing Co., The Farm Bakery & Events, The Proper Brewing Company, Unami Ridge Winery, and more!

This event supports tomorrow’s free market business leaders from our community through Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week

(PFEW), a program of the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education. Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week is an intensive program that educates high school students about the American free enterprise system, bringing motivated students together with business people from throughout the state. This unique concept in learning has enhanced the lives of over 31,000 young adults for thirty-four years.

During PFEW, participants not only learn to appreciate our free enterprise system, but they also see from a practitioner’s perspective what it takes to be successful in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Student companies simulate the actual operation of their own business for the equivalent of three years. Facing all of the decisions that real executives are confronted by, the student companies are mentored by dedicated business volunteers who serve as Company Advisors. Sharing their knowledge and expertise, Company Advisors address the most significant issues facing business today in straightforward, informal discussion with students.

Partial proceeds from the Upper Bucks Foodie also provides scholarships for the Leadership Upper Bucks program. This program is geared toward skill development and practice, where participants have the chance to practice skills they learn on a company project and meet leaders in the public sector and private enterprise.

Tickets to the Foodie on October 13th are $40.00 per person in advance and $45.00 at the door. For more information or to reserve your tickets, please visit www.ubcc.org/ foodie or call the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce at 215.536.3211.

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!”

- Humbert Wolfe

Save $1,000 in just 6 Steps and Be Closer to Homeownership!

Whether you’re new to the working world or have been employed without a budget or saving to buy a new home, the first $1,000 you save may be the most important money you ever sock away. It’s the cushion you need against unexpected expenses, and the cornerstone for building a savings habit.

“Snowball” Your Debt – Attack your debt with gusto, paying as much as you can on your highest interest credit cards, moving on to the next-highest as you go. As your debt decreases, you will naturally have more cash to stow away.

Renegotiate Rates – Most credit card providers will lower your rate if you ask (and have a good payment record). If one provider won’t lower your rate, move the balance to a lower-cost provider.

Cut Spending on Stuff You Won’t Miss – Whether it’s a gym membership you aren’t using, a magazine or cable TV subscription or more cell phone data than you need, rein in what you’re spending each month and redirect that cash to savings.

Find Lower-Cost Alternatives – Fast food coffee can taste as good as high-priced options, and you may decide to brown-bag your lunch four days a week and eat out only on Fridays.

Instead of going out for pizza have a fun night with the family making it at home. Look for savings pathways you can live with.

Sell Stuff You Don’t Use – Try Craigslist, eBay, or an old-fashioned garage sale to sell the stuff you no longer want. Use the cash to speed up your debt snowball, or stash it away in the bank.

Work a Little More – Put in overtime.

Take on an extra shift. Find a part-time second job, or use your talent to create and sell your goods or services online or at local craft fairs.

Working more leaves less time to spend, and the extra income will help you build that nest egg of $1,000.

Sue Deily has been a Realtor® for 31 years, resides in the Upper Bucks Area and enjoys serving her clients in Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties. Sue has been featured in Bucks County Real Estate Trendsetters. Sue is happy to answer your real estate questions and can be reached at suesellshouses@gmail.com and at

215-872-9865.

What’s Next?

I was sitting here thinking what am I going to write about this month? Sometimes it is very clear to me and others time I feel stuck. I am sure most of us can relate to that feeling of being “stuck” in our lives on many different levels. When I thought about it last month I wrote about regrets so the natural process of my thinking is “Now What?” If you thought about any regrets you have in your life and you have not taken any action to repair or change these thoughts than to me it is hmmmm what do I want to do about this if anything…. I believe that all of us have the best of intentions to make our lives better. It becomes a matter of “how much better”.

All of us are on our own journey with life and what we feel we may need to work on or not work on. We can come up with a hundred or more reasons or excuses as to why something is not happening in our lives. I do believe that some of us do have issues with procrastination and by nature we may just sabotage our personal growth. So with Fall upon us why not face your fears and resolve those things in your life that have been nagging at you. What I love about this time of year is that everything seems so possible. I think it has to do with the crisp clean air, the way the color of leaves start changing, the smell of pumpkin spice and it just feels like a time of renewal.

When I went for my run this morning I enjoyed how cool it was out to run rather than all of that warmth from the sun. I love summer don’t get me wrong but there is nothing like running or walking in this perfect Fall weather.

I usually feel energized and empowered and want to accomplish everything I have on a couple of my to do lists. You know those lists one is for home and one is for work. Sometimes

the list gets added to because while we are in the middle of completing one of our tasks another one pops in our head and we add it to the list. Well that is at least how it works for me. It is so nice to have the windows open in the house and all of that fresh air. It is just liberating and for me feels hopeful.

With hope we can change whatever it is in our life that is still lingering around that needs resolution. With resolution happiness and peace almost comes naturally. Because most of what we do in our life is a process whether it is conscious or unconscious thinking/behaving.

You know those times when you ask yourself, “Why did I just do that?” when we feel we have not made an active conscious decision that is because our subconscious will take over for us because we have a greater need to either avoid or confront a situation. It may seem confusing but I believe it makes sense.

Since Fall is upon us, why not look at today as the day that you say, “I am going to deal with this issue that I have been putting off forever and trust that I will feel better thus move forward with my life.” “I am going to call that person in my life that I have missed and tell them.” “I am going to get a new job because I am so unhappy with my life.” There are so many missed opportunities for happiness because of our own fears, worries and insecurities. So when you think “What’s next??” you will have that to do list in front of you and those tangible things you want to get done won’t feel so daunting because you resolved those emotional ones which are the ones that keep us stuck.

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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The Middle Grade Historical Fiction Book ‘Bjorn’s Gift’ Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres of books.

These types of stories take actual events but write a fictional story around them.

The historical fiction novels that are very good take care not to change events that happen but rather, spin a story around them. It is a great way for kids to learn about history while getting an entertaining story.

Today, I have a great historical fiction novel to tell you about.

The book “Bjorn’s Gift” is the sequel to “Odin’s Promise.” The books are written by Sandy Brehl and they deal with a part of history I previously knew little about; the German occupation of Norway during World War II. “Bjorn’s Gift” will be published on October 5th.

Here is the synopsis from Publisher- “Set in Norway during World War II, Bjorn’s Gift continues the adventures of Mari, a young Norwegian girl who faces growing hardships and dangers in her small village in a western fjord.

German occupation troops and local Nazi supporters move closer to her family’s daily life, and her classmate Leif becomes active in the Norwegian Nazi youth party. Mari struggles to live up to her brother Bjorn’s faith in her, as she becomes more involved in risky resistance activities, trusting only her family and a few close friends.

Across Norway, oppressive laws are imposed in the months from Fall 1941 to early

1943, with dire local consequences. Difficult decisions force Mari to admit that many things in life are not easily sorted into good or bad, and she begins to wonder if Hitler will ever be defeated and . . . whether the occupation of Norway will ever end.“ Although this book is a sequel to Odin’s Promise, Brehl gives enough background information to bring the reader up-to-speed so it can be read as a stand-alone (although I highly recommend Odin’s Promise too). I was thoroughly impressed with Brehl’s writing in this novel. Brehl’s way of bringing in the events going on in Norway during the German occupation, makes it very personal.

The reader really feels the turmoil that Mari, the main character, is going through. The book is set during WWII in Norway. I really enjoy this because the Norwegian occupation is something glossed over in the history classes I have had so far. The imagery Brehl uses is amazing. She paints vivid images in sentences that really makes the reading experience enjoyable. The beautiful descriptions of Norway set against the ugliness of the political time is a striking contrast. This is a riveting historical fiction novel, and I think it really brings to light a different side of the German invasion of Norway. The book is also completely appropriate for younger readers.

To learn more about Bjorn’s Gift, visit SandyBrehl.com.

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

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Upper Bucks Patient Finally Relieved of Pain At 22, Chip Brewer of Lansdale, PA fell 40 feet onto the stone surface of a parking lot when the scaffolding supporting his body collapsed in a construction site accident. He spent three months casted from his neck down. When he emerged from the cast, he was faced with years of follow up surgeries and bone grafts along with a replacement cast set on his right leg for nearly two years. His situation was so dire that one physician expressed his concern that Brewer might not be able to walk by the time he turned 40.

“Well, I made it until about 50 and the pain really started to set in on my legs and back,” he said. Brewer experienced something called a non-union fracture in his leg, which he says never really healed. “My back was broken in four places and my left knee had become so painful from arthritis and scar tissue that I could hardly put weight on it.”

After years of physical therapy and cortisone injections he was about to give up. “My family doctor kept telling me that it was time to see a pain physician, someone board-certified specifically in the treatment and relief of pain; but I really lost hope that anyone was going to do anything different. I’ve seen therapists and surgeons, and no one seemed to have any new ideas. What was one more opinion going to do?” he feared.

“I’m happy to share that I was wrong! Dr. Gugger knows all of the newest techniques and introduced me to something I’ve never heard of before, a genicular nerve block with X-ray guidance. This procedure has changed my life,” Brewer shared.

Doug Gugger, MD, of the Pennsylvania Pain & Spine Institute in Quakertown shares, “Chip had severe knee pain and osteoarthritis that was not responsive to multiple traditional therapies. His condition was complicated by his

previous history of trauma. We performed what is known as a genicular nerve block of his left knee. This new, minimally invasive procedure blocked the painful nerve signaling that caused his chronic discomfort. The procedure can also be utilized for those patients still experiencing knee pain after a total knee replacement or for those who aren’t candidates or ready for knee replacement. Chip’s prognosis is excellent and most importantly, he won’t need surgery.”

When asked what makes his therapies so effective, Dr. Gugger stressed that he is trained specifically in pain medicine with a focus on avoiding surgery and restoring function. “I know the newest techniques coming out of the University of Pennsylvania, minimally invasive procedures for conditions that were traditionally treated with surgery.

Because of this I have ways of treating back, neck, knee and hip pain, among other things, without surgery.

Our goal is zero down time for our patients and real, long term relief that can some times be achieved in a matter of minutes.”

Dr. Gugger attended the University of Pennsylvania where he completed a residency in Anesthesia and an extra year of fellowship training in Pain Medicine. He is board certified.

Dr. Gugger honorably served in the United States Navy for four years and completed a long tour in Afghanistan before returning to civilian medicine. He welcomes veterans to his new practice, the Pennsylvania Pain & Spine Institute located in The Atrium building at 127 S. 5th Street, Suite 180, in Quakertown, PA 18951. He is accepting new patients. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Gugger call 215-695-6688 or visit him on the web at www.pennpain.com.

Fourth Grader Benched for Helen Keller Story Nine-year old Audrey Heimark of Milford thirteen would be awarded the opportunity to Township is a big fan of history and she present their story at the ‘Once Upon a Nation loves to perform for others. So when Audrey Storytelling Benches’ in historic Franklin heard about an opportunity to tell visitors to Square on August 6 to all who would listen.

Philadelphia’s Franklin Square for an after- Audrey’s story about Helen Keller was among noon about her favorite historical heroine, she the lucky thirteen. jumped at the chance.

You can learn more about the Historic This past summer, the Historic Philadelphia Philadelphia organization and their ‘Future organization sponsored a contest for students between the ages of 8 and 12 to submit a short Storytellers’ initiative at www.historicphilastory with the theme of “My History Hero delphia.org/future. or Heroine.” Of the many entries submitted, Here’s her winning story.

Helen Keller was a kind, young girl with red hair and blue eyes, who grew up to be famous. This is the story of how that happened. Helen was a humble, happy child, who was developing like other children her age. Around two years old Helen developed a fever.

Afterwards her mother was giving her a bath and when she washed Helen’s eyes they stayed open. Mrs. Keller knew something was wrong. They traveled miles to get to a doctor. The male doctor said “the fever had injured Helen, which was unusual to people Helen’s age”. The injury Helen had meant that she would be blind and deaf and would probably never talk again. “This is a sad, sad day” proclaimed the doctor. When Helen was seven years old, her mother went to speak with many doctors.

Finally Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, suggested that she contact The Perkins Institute of the Blind for a teacher. Mrs. Keller hired Anne Sullivan. When Anne got to Helen’s house she was determined to help Helen communicate in a different way. They worked together for years.

Helen even knocked out one of Anne’s teeth! Still Anne was determined to help Helen learn. Finally when Anne and Helen were sitting at a water pump at Helen’s house, Anne finger-spelled in Helen’s palm “w-a-t-e-r” and Helen understood. They were both so happy! When Helen grew up she dedicated her life to furthering the treatment of the blind and deaf. She wrote books, gave lectures, and even met several presidents. I admire Helen because she helped many people in her life and inspired millions to persevere through their personal challenges.

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Identifying a Need, Becoming the Solution

BY MICHELE BUONO

Identifying a Need, Becoming the Solution Just over a year ago, Melinda Bowyer, a Quakertown Community Outreach volunteer, came across a woman named Mary sitting near the skate shelter in Quakertown’s Memorial Park. She took the time to talk to Mary and found out that she was a homeless widow with no resources. She was struggling through the “in-between” time before her widow’s benefits would begin and had nowhere to go and no one to help her.

And a grassroots outreach group found its purpose.

Realizing that Mary needed more help, than the nascent group could offer on its own, QCO leader Karen Hammerschmidt decided to take the issue to social media and created the Quakertown Community Outreach group on Facebook. And when the community learned of Mary’s need, it responded.

Today Mary has a place to live, a regular income, medical supplies to manage her diabetes, and new friends who care about her.

Originally founded to steward the local wildlife population in Quakertown’s parks, Quakertown Community Outreach has transitioned in to the go-to local group to aid the homeless and those in need in our area. Since then QCO has provided more than 65 weeks of emergency temporary housing to more than 35 families and individuals and assisted almost 100 families with material needs.

And they continue to work with Quakertown Borough to care for the park’s wildlife.

Quakertown Community Outreach has sounded a clarion call to the community about the need in Quakertown. Utilizing social media has brought the issue directly to the people and appealed to their generosity. Karen and Dave Hammerschmidt with a dedicated core of volunteers lead the non-profit organization which has become a vital link in the community for those in need.

“People weren’t aware of how much need there is in our community, it can be overwhelming” says Karen. “Social media is a powerful tool to let people know what’s going on and connecting people.” Karen works with her QCO administrative board to vet the cases that are brought to her attention on a daily basis and decide how they can best use their limited resources to address the needs. Members of the Quakertown Community Outreach are alerted through Facebook posts of specific needs.

Donations to the non-profit group are tax deductible and much appreciated. QCO is raising its real-world presence as well. The non-profit recently had a successful fundraiser at Fries Rebellion Taphouse and Kitchen and a block party at a St. John’s Lutheran Church. They will also be at this month’s Autumn Alive! fall festival in Quakertown.

According to Quakertown Community Outreach’s mission statement, the organization has established relationships and closely works with other non-profit groups, government agencies, and private service providers in the effort “to move our homeless friends and neighbors into permanent housing and self-sufficiency.” QCO also provides intervention for those suffering hardship to prevent them from becoming homeless.

Last year, QCO gave a Christmas to 50 local families who otherwise would have had a very meager holiday. This year, the goal is to help double that number. “We are asking for donations of gift cards to local stores. This lets the parents shop for gifts and take a bigger part in the joy of the holiday season,” said Karen.

If you would like to help support Quakertown Community Outreach, please send your tax-deductible donation to: Quakertown Community Outreach, PO Box 929, Richlandtown, PA 18955. You can specify that you are donating to the Christmas Angel Fund. Search Quakertown Community Outreach on Facebook to join the group. You can also reach QCO at 267-227-0186 or by email at quakertownoutreach@gmail.com.

McCoole’s to Host Ghost Walk, Haunted House, Halloween Party with Costume Contest

This October, McCoole’s will transform its Arts & Events Place at 10 S. Main Street, Quakertown into a Haunted House, with ghosts and goblins galore. In addition, Ghost Tours visiting sites in Historic Uptown Quakertown will be held. McCoole’s will also host a Halloween Party complete with Costume Contest as part of their ghostly line up.

The Haunted House will be open Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22, and Friday through Sunday, October 28 - 30, from 7:00 – 10:00 pm and will run in 15-minute increments. Admission is $15/person. The Haunted House will feature several room experiences each designed around a ghostly theme with lots of built-in surprises sure to thrill those attending.

The Ghost Tour will be held Oct 21, 22, 28, 29 and 30 from 7 – 9 pm, beginning at McCoole’s Arts and Events Place courtyard at 10 S. Main Street, Quakertown and ending at the Richland Friends Meeting cemetery at Park and Mill streets.

The walks will run on 30-minute increments offering history and fun to all. The walking tour is $10. A combined ticket for the Haunted House and Ghost Tour can be purchased for $20 at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place.

McCooles will again offer its popular Halloween Party at its Arts & Events Place at 10 S. Main Street Quakertown on Saturday, October 29 from 8 - 12 pm with a Costume Contest with prizes at 10 pm. Admission to

this event is $45/person in advance, $50 at the door, and includes a buffet dinner from 8 – 10 pm, live music by Witch’s Bru and complimentary wine and beer with a cash bar from 8 pm – 12 am. Costumes are not required unless you are participating in the contest. The Haunted House is included with the party admission ticket; however, for those who would also like to take the Ghost Tour the combined ticket for the Party, Haunted House and Ghost Tour is $55 in advance and $60 at the door.

Tickets will be limited so presale purchase is suggested to avoid being turned away at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www. mccoolesredlioninn.com or at McCoole’s Restaurant.

McCoole’s is offering their complimentary Mane Street Shuttle Service to guests at the Party but is requesting advance notice. Those interested in the shuttle should contact Jan Hench at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place at 215-538-1779.

McCoole’s is located in Quakertown at the intersection of Route 313 and Main Street. Parking is available behind the restaurant and overflow parking is available at the 14th street parking lots of Warehouse Battery Outlet and West End styles immediately behind the McCoole’s complex as well as the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce lot down the street. For more details on parking visit www. mccoolesredlioninn.com

October: First Frost and First Freeze Fall is here and it’s a busy time in the garden. Annuals and perennials are putting on their last show of color and setting seed.

Shorter days and cooler weather signal the time to bring tender potted tropicals and house plants indoors. Don’t forget to check for hitchhiking insects. A good shower bath will help remove unwanted pests to your indoor garden space.

If you don’t already grow garlic, now is the time to experiment. Columbus Day is the traditional planting time. Purchase quality garlic bulbs; hardneck varieties are more hardy than softneck varieties which are not suggested for our area. Do not use grocery store garlic as it’s often treated with chemicals. Separate cloves and plant 1” to 2” deep, point side up in good garden soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8 (7 is neutral). Allow 6” between cloves and 1’ between rows. Side dress with compost and cover with straw or shredded leaves before soil freezes (around end of November or early December). For growing and harvesting information here is a great resource; Vegetable Gardening Recommendations for Home Gardeners in Pennsylvania, http://extension. psu.edu/publications/agrs-115.

It’s available on line for free, but you can purchase a hardcopy of this essential vegetable garden publication from the Extension office.

The term “first frost” means that the temperature will reach 36 degrees or below; “first freeze” is 32 degrees or below. The average first frost in our area occurs around October 17th, and the first freeze occurs around the end of October.

A light frost will damage most annual plants, but they can usually be protected by covering them at night and removing the cover in the morning after the danger of frost has passed. A freeze will kill most tender or annual plants and vegetables so it’s wise to harvest well before this expected date.

Consult local weather reports for anticipated frost dates in your area.

Q: Can I save seeds from my flower and vegetable garden for planting next year?

A: Saving seeds can be a rewarding or frustrating experience. Choosing the right seeds to save and keeping the seeds stored in the correct environment are two very important factors of success or failure.

First, make sure that the seeds you save are open-pollinated varieties (same species) and

not hybrids. If plants or vegetables are pollinated by insects there is a strong likelihood that cross-pollination can occur. Cross-pollination would result in the saved seeds producing a plant that is not true to the plant from which the seeds were harvested.

Hybrids are a cross between two different species and seeds saved from these plants are not likely to produce true to the original plant.

Plant labels and seed packages are marked ‘Hybrid’.

That being said, there are many seeds that can be saved successfully such as lettuce, beans and peas, heirloom varieties of tomatoes and flowers such as cosmos, marigolds, zinnias and petunias.

Harvest the seeds from your best plants.

Allow pea and bean pods to dry on the vine.

Extract seeds and dry in a cool dry place on paper towels or newspaper for at least a week.

To save tomato seeds pick ripe, desirable fruit from the vine. Cut the tomato and remove pulp and seeds to a glass container.

Add some water and let the mixture ferment for a few days at room temperature stirring occasionally. Seeds will settle to the bottom of the container. Remove pulp, and dry seeds as above. Store the dried seeds in a zipper bag or other air tight package. Mark package with seed variety and date of harvest. Place seed packets in glass, plastic container or coffee can with a tight lid. Seeds should be stored in a cool dry dark place. The refrigerator is a perfect environment as long as the container you choose has an air tight lid.

Keep in mind that germination success in the spring will depend on the quality of the seeds and the storage environment. However, don’t be afraid to experiment. It costs only some of your time and some garden or flower bed space!

Our 2016 Home Gardening Hotline is available through October 28, 2016. Call or write us with your home gardening questions at 215345-3283 Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 12:00 noon and additional hours on Wednesdays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm “Ask a Master Gardener” Penn State Extension Bucks County Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Almshouse Rd Doylestown, PA 18901 Email: BucksHotline@ag.psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us through the Upper Bucks Free Press!

The Travis Manion 91q hero run is a huge event that many people join to remember and Honor a those men an woman who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms. One local boyscout troop, Troop 187 volunteer every year to help make this event a success. The boys arrive early and help set up, they hang flags, set up tents and many even participate the 5K part of the event. It is a wonderful day for so many community members to all remember out service men and woman. This year was another success. The dedication that goes into the success of this event is moving. photo submitted by lorrianne deleo

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • October 2016