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• Upper Bucks Free Press • August 2016
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?
July 30
Kids Love Animals Program at LCR, Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo visits. Two sessions (up to 7 yrs) (8 yrs and up), $10/child. Details at 215-538-2510, lastchanceranch.org Open House 9:30am-12noon at The Church School one-rm schoolhouse, 2165 Rte 212, (GPS Coopersburg), Free, Springfield Twp Histor. Soc., questions/info: Tom 484-308-1510 “Artists of Our Past” 10am-4pm at historic Stokes House in Applebachsville, 1299 Apple Rd, Quakertown. Free, features 13 local artists. Silent Auction (oil painting), wood sculpting demo, info: haycockhistoricalsociety.org
July 31
Sisters U Basket/Bag Bingo, doors open 12noon at McCoole’s, 4 South Main St, Quakertown. $25/adv, $30/at door. Cash Bar, info/tkts at SistersU.org, 267-429-3196 or info@sistersu.com 15th Annual Community Outreach Benefit at St. John’s UCC, 538 E Thomas St, Coopersburg. Fun, food, entertainment for the family. Cobcares.org, Chance to win $10,000, 610-248-7056 or lurf812@yahoo.com
August 2
Annual “National Night Out” Block Parties around Quakertown borough, 6pm-10pm (r/d Aug 6), Memorial Park, 700 Mill St. Fun/ Rides/Food/Entertainment at Carnival
August 2 to 6
Quakertown Fire Co Carnival at Memorial Park in Quakertown. (Tue to Fri 6pm-10pm) (Sat 3pm-10pm) Music, food, entertainment, fireworks on Fri. $15 ride specials on Tue & Thu from 3pm-6pm
August 3
Yogurt Tree Fundraiser 12noon-10pm at 1465 W Broad St, Quakertown. 20% of proceeds benefit UBYMCA Arts Dept. Details: Stephanie 215-536-9622 x113 or Stephanie. weachter@ubymca.org Sound Healing Concert 7pm-9pm at Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Rd, Harleysville. Donations at door. Details/info at 215-234-8020 or churchoftheholyspirit.us
August 5 August 6
Summer Olympics
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Tiki Scramble Geocache 2pm-4pm at Spring Mtn Adventures. $25,perkiomenwatershed.org for details/registration Mother’s Market 9am-1pm at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 N Main St. Refreshmts for purchase. Vendors call Kelly at 215-527-7011 or kellydhinkle@yahoo.com, bucks58fire.com
Household Hazardous Waste Collection behind Quakertown Community HS on Park Ave. Contact for items accepted at 215-345-3400 or buckscounty.org/recycling
August 7
Sunday Bingo at Sellersville Fire Dept, 2 North Main St. Doors open 11am, games 1pm. $25 includes light lunch Concert & Hymn Sing 7:30pm, “Daybreak” by Highland Park Camp Meeting (solos, duets, more), 415 Highland Park Rd, Sellersville. Goodwill offering taken, mdjlmoyer@gmail.com “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
August 9
Business Card Exchange by Pennridge CC & Indian Valley CC, 7:30am-9:30am at Penn Foundation , Univest Rm 807, Lawn Ave, Sellersville. Free, rsvp at 215-257-5390 or pennridgecc@pennridge.com Little Lambs Nursery School Open House 10am-7pm w/stories, crafts & music. Solomon’s UCC, 2990 Bedminster Rd (Rte 113), Perkasie. 215-795-2330 or littlelambsnurseryschool.com
August 9 to 13
Dublin Fireman’s Fair 6:30pm-10:30pm, fireworks on Saturday. 194 N Main St, 215-249-3740
August 12
“Free Movie in the Park” (The Good Dinosaur) at Veterans’ Park, Pumping Station Rd, Richland Twp. Details: Tim 215-536-4066 or email: tim@richlandtownship.org
August 12 & 13
50th Annual PA Dutch Folk Festival (Fri 12noon-8pm) (Sat 10am-6pm) at Henry Antes Plantation, 318 Colonial Rd (Rte 73) Perkiomenville. Info: 215-234-8953 or goschenhoppen.org
August 13
Chicken BBQ Take-away 11am4pm at Springtown Fire Dept, 3010 Rte 212. Springtown. $9/chicken & fixin’s. 610-346-8383 Charity Fundraiser Block Party 12noon3pm (r/d Aug 14) at St. John’s Lutheran in Richlandtown. Food, games, music, car show, fire co demo. Quakertowncommunityoutreach.org Community Picnic 3pm-9pm (r/s) at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, Spinnerstown. Basket raffle, bingo, cake walk, live music, etc. Bring lawn chairs. Free food 3pm-8pm. Fun & entertainment!
August 13 & 14
“Comic Books” Exhibit 12noon-4pm both days at Sellersville Museum, 120 East Church St. Free admis. Area collectors will be displaying. 215-257-5253 or sellersvillemuseum.org
August 14
Cash Bingo at Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Ctr, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. Doors open 12noon, lunch & snacks available to buy. $15/20 games, etc. 610-847-8178 Cruise with the Motorvators 4pm-8pm at Quakertown Dairy Queen, Rte 309. $1/per car donation goes to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHoP)
August 17
Peach Festival 6pm-9pm at St. John’s UCC, Church & Main Sts, Richlandtown. Entertainment, good food, raffles! R/D Aug 18, info: 215-538-0875 Resorts Casino & Air Show, $30 w/$15 back for slot play. Bus leaves 8am & returns 5pm at Eastern UB Senior Ctr, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. Call Jim 610-847-2305 or Center 610-847-8178
August 19
Luau dinner Dance. $22/dinner & dance, $10/dance only. Pennridge Community Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie, 215-453-7027. Buffet 6pm-7pm, Dance 7pm-10pm
August 20
7th Annual Bell Tower Outdoor Concert 6pm (r/s) Variety of music styles, hot dogs & ice cream avail. After, pipe organ program inside Church. Playground open, St. John’s Lutheran, 910 Allentown Rd, West Rockhill Twp. 215-257-9643 Upper Bucks Brewfest 1pm-5pm at Historic Train Station, 15 Front St, Quakertown. 70+ beers, wine, food, entertainment. $40/gen. adm. More details: upperbucksbrewfest.com or quakertownalive.com
August 24
Lunch & Learn “The New Overtime Regulations” 12noon-1:30pm at UB Visitor Ctr, 21 N Main St, Quakertown. Free to attend, regis. required. Details, contact UB Chamber of Commerce, 215-536-3211
August 27
Horse Polo at Tinicum Park, 963 River Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA. Gate opens 1pm, game begins 2pm. Details at lastchanceranch.org or 215-538-2510 (several horses available for adoption) Bon Fire Night 8pm at St. John’s Lutheran, 910 Allentown Rd, West Rockhill. Food for the soul, music, & Bible reflection under the stars. All invited, including pets. 215-257-9643
August 31 to September 4
Upper Black Eddy’s 10th Annual Carnival starts at 6pm. Call 610-442-5657 or 610-982-5710 for info/directions
September 4
“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
September 9
33rd Annual Quakertown Rotary Charity Golf Outing, details/info: 262-772-0782 quakertownrotarygolf@gmail.com “Bags of Hope” Designer Bag Bingo 6pm at Morning Star Fellowship in Quakertown. $25/adv tkt, $30/door. Food avail. Tkts: 267-373-9540 or khogan@hopeagainst heroin.com
September 10
Botany by Boat 9am-12noon (canoe/kayak in Green Lane Reservoir) guided by wetland ecologist Susan Mrugal. $20-$30, details/register at perkiomenwatershed.org Annual Prime Rib Dinner 4pm-7pm at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 N Main St. $22/ adults, $10/ages 5-10, free under 5. Advance Tickets Only, call Kim 215-536-1998, bucks58fire.com
September 11
Kids Fun Triathlon for ages 7-15 years old. (swim, bike, run) at UBYMCA in Quakertown. MUST pre-register at 215-536-9622 x120 or megan.gelsebach@ubymca.org Cruise with the Motorvator’s 4pm-8pm at Quakertown Dairy Queen, Rte 309. $1/per car donation goes to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHoP) or Food Drive
September 16
“Samson” at Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, $100 (includes bus, tips, lunch & show) 10am bus at Eastern UB Senior Ctr, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. Info/reserve at 610-847-2305 or 610-847-8178
September 17
9th Fall Festival/Open House 10am-4pm at Hartzel-Strassburger, 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. Tour, museum, artisans, music, food & more. Antique appraisals. Info: 267-614-9174 Car Show by New Britain Twp Veterans Committee 9am-2pm at 207 Park Ave, Chalfont. Info/register at Angela 215-8221391 or abenner@newbritaintownship.org 25th Annual Coopersburg Community Day 10 am - 5 pm at Living Memorial Park, Rte 309 at Fairmount. Street. CoopersburgCommunityDay.org
Have something to share with yourcommunity? Send us the details! info@ubfp.org • fax: 215-839-3421 • 582 S. West End Blvd • Quakertown, PA 18951
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Doylestown Arts Festival to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Scheduled to take place from Saturday, September 10 to Sunday, September 11 the Doylestown Arts Festival will be open to the public from 10:00AM to 5:00PM, rain or shine. The festival is a free event for the community, rain or shine. The festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, will be host to a juried selection of over 160 artists - ranging from fine art and photography to pottery, jewelry, recycled art, wood, metal, and much more. In addition to the talented artists, the festival will feature a schedule of demonstrations and interactive arts, 5 stages of live
music, 2 food courts, and special events for all ages. News and other information can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or by visiting the festival website: www. doylestownartsfestival.com. The Doylestown Arts Festival is organized with love by a volunteer committee of Discover Doylestown and presented by The Thomson Organization. The festival is made possible by the generous aid and support of sponsors from the local community and beyond. Come out September 10th and 11th to experience art and all that Doylestown has to offer!
Sellersville Museum to Host Comic Book Exhibit
The Sellersville Historical and Achievement Authority announces that the Sellersville Museum will be open Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, 2016, hosting a special exhibit, “COMIC BOOKS”. Area collectors will be displaying their extensive collections of comic books. Included in the exhibit will be a collection of vintage and classic superhero comic books from Marvel.
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) 257-5253 for more information.
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • August 2016
Ongoing Events & Resources Free Family Drive-In Movies at dusk, Christ’s Lutheran, One Luther Ln, Trumbauersville. (8/5- HOME & free potluck dinner 6:30pm) (8/12- EDDIE THE EAGLE) (8/19- INSIDE OUT) (8/26- MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN) 8/12 & 8/26 subject to change if not yet released, 215-536-3193 Perkasie Carousel is open at Third & Park Ave. Rides 3/$1, refreshmts & souvenirs available. Season Schedule at perkasiehistory.org Quakertown Farmers Market Auctions 1st & 3rd Fri/month w/Les Beyer, 2nd & 4th Sat/month w/Tom Lorah, call 215-536-4115 for info Family Fun Fridays at Quakertown Farmers Mkt every Fri. Info: 215-536-4115, quakertownfarmersmkt.com “Sports for Special Kids” baseball program for people w/special needs. Play on Sunday afternoon at QYBA baseball fields. Interested? Call Paul at 267-992-4973 and leave a clear message 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. 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-3pm, PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Qtwn, 215-538-2843 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, 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 Upper Bucks Clinic, free medical care Mon & Wed 5:30pm-8:30pm to uninsured low-income residents of Upper Bucks Co w/no medical insurance & meet guidelines. Info: 215-538-4774, 267-404-7100 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets 4pm, 4th Thurs of month, Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville. RSVP 267-429-3931 Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Group, 3:30pm5:00pm, 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 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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Hearing Loss & Incident Dementia: A Review of the Groundbreaking Johns Hopkins Study
In February 2011, a study was published in the Archives of Neurology by a team of six researchers headed by Dr. Frank R. Lin at Johns Hopkins University. This work involving 639 participants concluded that hearing loss is independently associated with incident all-cause dementia. Let’s take a further look. Previous studies suggested that individuals with hearing are more likely to have a diagnosis of dementia and poorer cognitive function. Additional studies observed that hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline in individuals with prevalent dementia. Armed with this previous research, the JHU study found that untreated hearing loss in older adults was strongly associated with incident dementia. Let me make this relative to you. Specifically, I am referring to dementia in the medical sense, not political. There is such a thing as political dementia. Like Dumb and Dumber making campaign promises to do something about the heroin and overall drug problem in the community if you elected them. Once in office – BING – they forgot all about it. How about the Russian Bear? Making a promise to double your taxes for 24/7 police coverage, then forgetting that doubling is 100% and not the actual 280%. BING! Then saying another tax increase is needed for 24/7 police coverage and forgetting about it. BING! Then once more saying another tax increase is needed for 24/7 police coverage again. I guess the third time in five years is a charm. You got it this time. How about your buddy Fishface? Created a ruckus about school taxes and said there would be no tax increase. BING! Then conveniently forgetting that promise every year while sticking a vacuum cleaner hose in your wallet for cash. Yes, they are all hypothetical examples of political dementia. That is not what I’m talking about. The JHU study was careful to point out that an over-diagnosis of dementia in their study was unlikely because the diagnostic protocol for incident dementia relied on a consensus conference that examined information from multiple sources. In addition, an over-diagnosis of hearing loss was also unlikely since there is no evidence that mild cognitive impairment would affect the reliability of audiometric testing. Hearing loss was related to dementia through exhaustion of cognitive reserve, social
isolation and environmental deafferentation. The effect of hearing loss on cognitive reserve demonstrated under conditions where auditory perception is difficult, greater cognitive resources are dedicated to auditory perceptual processing to the detriment of other cognitive processes such as working memory. It was found that reallocation of neural resources to auditory processing could deplete the cognitive reserve available to other cognitive processes and possibly lead to dementia neuropathology. Communication impairments caused by hearing loss can also lead to social isolation in older adults. Other studies have demonstrated associations between poor social networks and dementia. The risk of dementia increases with an increase of thresholds (worsening hearing). One caveat is that people engaged in leisure activities have a lower risk of dementia. The key to staying active and engaged in any activity is good hearing. People with hearing loss and having that handicap treated by an audiologist through the use of amplification, counseling, and aural rehabilitation are at an advantage. Using properly fitted amplification will greatly improve receptive speech communication. Thus the ability to hear and understand better what is asked and stated to them. Bringing the hearing impaired person into a functional and hearing world will help combat social isolation, psychological negatives, promote self-esteem, keep them engaged with those around them and connected to their environment. The benefits of cognitive stimulation and enhanced quality of life are immeasurable. The first step to better hearing is to get your hearing checked. Find out what may be affecting your ability to hear and understand. From this evaluation, your audiologist will be able to provide professional recommendations as to amplification (make, model, and style) and a customized counseling and aural rehabilitation program to meet you communication requirements. As Mick said to Rocky Balboa – “What are we waitin’ for?” 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.
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QNB Wants Your Help to “Stuff the Bus” QNB will be participating in the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive organized by United Way of Bucks County. Stuff the Bus is a campaign designed to collect school supplies such as backpacks, notepads, and binders so that all students in the Upper Bucks schools have the tools they need to succeed in their education. Drop off boxes are located at QNB Offices
throughout Upper Bucks through August 14th so that employees and customers can donate items. Participating Offices include Quakertown (Country Square, Downtown, & Towne Bank Center), Dublin Village, and Perkasie. This year, we’re hoping the program will fill 200 backpacks destined for students in Quakertown, Pennridge, and Palisades school districts.
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can be reached at hearingdoc@aol.com and by phone at
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Medicare: An overview You are invited to learn more about: • What’s covered, what’s not • Reviewing plans that supplement Medicare • Enrollment deadlines Tuesdays, Sept. 6 and Oct 4: 6 - 7 p.m. 121 N. Main St., Ste. 210, Souderton For more information, call (215) 703-0111 and ask for Leah or visit everence.com/souderton.
2160488 Medicare ad - Souderton (Sept.-Oct. 2016): 4.75 x 3.75
Did you guys see I made the cover last month? Out of all the pictures in the whole wide world Mr. Chris chose ME! I heard there were still plenty of the July issue when my human went to Giant on July 14th. I don’t understand that! with my cute face on the cover I thought they would FLY off the shelf. I had my human pick up some copies to go along on my nursing home visits so they can see it. Many of them don’t get out. It sort of hurt my feelings that so many were still on the shelf but Momma Jean assured me that it is because so many humans are on vacation and will pick them up late this month. Boy just wait til they see ME! This is a picture of me in my current summer outfit. Love to all, M.J. Editor’s note: They’re all gone, now! :^)
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BY REV. CAROLANN HOPCKE I just returned from a mission trip to Knoxville, TN where the theme for the week was the “Gospel According to Love.” In a world where we are surrounded by fear, violence, and hatred we are in desperate need of love. Here are some thoughts on love from our children…. ‘When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.’ Rebecca, age 8 ‘When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.’ Billy, age 4 ‘Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.’ Chrissy, age 6 ‘Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.’ Terri, age 4
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
‘If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.’ Nikka, age 6 ‘Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.’ Tommy, age 6 ‘During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and
smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn’t scared anymore.’ Cindy, age 8 ‘Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.’ Elaine-age 5 ‘Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.’ Mary Ann, age 4 ‘I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.’ Lauren, age 4 ‘You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.’ Jessica, age 8 Finally, there was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, ‘Nothing, I just helped him cry.’ As we look into the faces of our loved ones, let us remember that we are looking at the face of God. God came to us embodied as a baby in a manger. God continues to come to each of us embodied in our loved ones, strangers, and as anyone who offers us love and grace and forgiveness. May you experience God’s love in new and profound ways and may you let God’s love be embodied in you! Carolann Hopcke is the pastor at Christ’s Lutheran Church in Trumbauersville. She can be reached at christselca@verizon.net.
“The soul is healed by being with children.”
- Fyodor Dostoyevski
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 (Anglican-Episcopal) 44 S. 8th Street, Quakertown 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Holy Days as announced. Deep Run West Mennonite Church 1008 Deep Run Road, Perkasie 215-257-9643 deeprunwest@verizon.net Pastor: Rodger Schmell Worship Service 10:30 am, Sunday School 9:15 am. All welcome to join us! 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! Evangel Assembly of God 401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 • www.perkasieag.org Pastor: Rev. Gary Saul 5/29 - 9/11 No Sunday evening services. Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday worship 10:30am, Wednesday evening service 6:30pmWhere God’s Love Changes Lives
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 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 6/1-8/31 Wednesdays 6:30 pm Teens for Christ (grades 7 - 12), 7 pm Kids’ Club, 7 pm Adult study. 6/5-9/5 9 am Unified Worship Service, 9:40 am 4 yrs - 3rd grade dismissed to Children’s Church, 7 pm Evening Worship Service 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. MorningStar Moravian Church 610-282-1908234 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.
Pennridge Christian Fellowship 720 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen 215-257-7309 kallebach@pennridgecf.org www.pennridgecf.org Pastor: Thomas Vargis Sunday worship 10:30am, Sunday School after song service (infants to age 12), Wed evenings 7pm w/ prayer, Crossroads youth & (Sep-Apr) boys and girls clubs. All are welcome. Quakertown United Methodist Church 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. 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 Summer Worship 9:00am, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd 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 St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org 6/12 - 9/4 Outdoor summer worship (except for
inclement weather) Sunday 9:45am Bring lawn chairs/blankets, & favorite morning beverage St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley@verizon.net www.stjohns-ridgevalley.com Pastor: Amy Hotter 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! 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 Beginning June 19: 9 am worship in sanctuary, 8/28 in Perkasie Park, Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 1 to 3 pm. 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 Beginning June 12, Grove service 8 am, Sanctuary service 9:30 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
August 2016
After dialing 911 the caller reports a lightning strike he just witnessed to an attached garage. It is 2:15 A.M. “I just witnessed a lightning strike at the residence at 222 Anywhere St. east of Quakertown and I am getting an odor of burning wood. Please send the Fire Company to investigate.” I will go to the door and alert the residents about this incidence – please hurry, I now see fire exiting the hole in the roof!” The Fire Departments in the area as well as the Richland Twp police, and the local EMT Squad are on their way to help save the home and the family. We owe it to them to honor their service on September 11th. (The day established regretfully15 years ago by a terrorist attack for such commemoration to these community service organizations.) September 11th will fall on a Sunday this year and due to church services and the Public Breakfast Special held by our “Sons” we will be honoring our Firefighters, Ambulance Personnel, and Police at 2:00 PM at our Post located at 610 E. Broad Street. We will once again honor the Bucks County residents who lost their lives at that attack in New York. This year we will also
honor those Police Officers killed recently in U.S. Cities these personnel are always at the ready to protect our property and us 24/7. Won’t you please take less than an hour out on September 11th to be with us as we honor those who serve? Our organization makes it a point to honor our military (both active and veterans) as well as those who serve our local community. Other years we have had as little as “2” community persons who have joined us in this September 11th honor service. As stated in an earlier article on Memorial Day Services for veterans, we will continue to have this service regardless of attendance. We do encourage you to attend to show your appreciation for their service. Because it is a weekend day it is so important to bring your children so they can say “thank you” to the members of these 3 groups who help make their community safe and free from fear of loss of life or property. I hope to see you on September 11th. We will have a special area for you to park as the Emergency workers usually bring their Fire Apparatus and vehicles. We hope to have special guest speakers to also honor our Emergency Teams. Once again I ask you to join us Legionnaires at 2:00 P.M on September 11th at our Post located at 610 E. Broad Street.
The Anglo-Saxons called August “Weodmonath” meaning “weed month”.
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Investing:
A Marathon, Not a Sprint
Next week, the 2016 Summer Olympics begin in Rio de Janeiro. One of the most compelling events is the marathon, a 26.2-mile endurance contest with roots dating back to ancient Greece. It may be that we’ve kept our interest in the marathon because it can teach us much about life – and it certainly has lessons for investors. In fact, if you were to compare investing to an Olympic sport, it would be much closer to a marathon than a sprint. Here’s why: • Long-term perspective – Sprinters are unquestionably great athletes, and they work hard to get better. Yet their events are over with quickly. But marathoners know they have a long way to go before their race is done, so they have to visualize the end point. And successful investors, too, know that investing is a long-term endeavor, and that they must picture their end results – such as a comfortable retirement – to keep themselves motivated. • Steady pacing – Sprinters go all out, every second and every stride. But marathoners have to pace themselves – too many spurts of speed could tire them out and doom their performance. As an investor, you, too, should strive for steady, consistent progress. Rather than attempting to rush success and achieve big gains by chasing after supposedly “hot” stocks – which may already have cooled off by the time you hear about them – try to follow a long-term strategy that emphasizes diversification among many different investments. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can reduce the impact of market downturns that primarily affect one type of asset, it can’t guarantee success or prevent all losses.)
• Ability to overcome obstacles – When sprinters stumble or fall, they are finished for the race; there’s simply not enough time to recover, so they typically just stop. But over 26 miles, a marathoner can fall and – providing he or she is not injured – get up again, compete and possibly even win. When you’re investing for the long term, you have time to overcome “mishaps” in the form of market volatility. So instead of dropping out of the “race” and heading to the investment sidelines, stay invested in all types of markets. As you near retirement, and you have less time to recover from market downturns, you may need to adjust your portfolio to lower your risk level – but even then, you don’t need to call it quits as an investor. • Proper fueling – Sprinters have to watch what they eat. But world-class marathoners have to be ultra-diligent about their diets, especially in the period immediately preceding a race. Because they must maximize the oxygen their bodies can use while running, they need a high percentage of their calories to come from carbohydrates, so they “carbo-load” when needed. When you invest, you also need to periodically “refuel” your portfolio so it has the energy and stamina needed to keep you moving forward toward your goals. And that means you must add dollars to those areas of your portfolio that need beefing up. Regular reviews with a financial professional can reveal where these gaps exist. As an investor, you can learn a lot from Olympic marathoners – so put this knowledge to good use. submitted by Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones office on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or bob.podraza@edwardjones.com
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A Drive Back in the Past
A ubiquitous summer treat is watermelon. Watermelon is part of the cucumber, pumpkin, and squash family and consists of 92% water. On average, Americans consume 15 pounds of watermelon annually.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll (I did not know that!)
I run the dogs over at the quarry on Heller Road. It’s the ‘pit’ where they dug out red shale for the Quaketown Brickyard. It’s filled with water, now. We hike the ATV trail and footpath that loops the lake. I always make the dogs get in the lake to swim (wash of, really), several times. The dirt’s red and there are deep ruts and muddy sink holes in the trail. Naturally, the dogs run right through them or get in and lie down, turning themselves ‘brick-red.’ On top of that, the other day they found something dead. Dogs’ natural instinct is to either eat it or roll in it when they find something that looks disgusting and stinks. This time they rolled in it. They both popped out of the bushes with brown smears on their white fur. I could smell from twenty feet away. Splashing through a deep puddle turning themselves red didn’t help the smell. When we got to a convenient spot along the shore, I insisted they go in for a swim. The problem was, the stinky smudges were on their heads and shoulder blades, which they kept above the waterline. I got a hold of their collars, dragged them over to the water, splashed and rubbed off the stains then made them go back in and rinse off. It was a warm, bright day. It was late afternoon and the sun was approaching the horizon. The light was at an angle that, when the dogs came out of the lake they appeared as silhouettes. They paused and vigorously shook themselves. Their hair flared out, making them look like puff-balls or big hedgehogs for an instant. The water flew in all directions in a fine spray. It glistened and sparkled rainbow colors in the sunlight. It was an impressive, gorgeous sight. It turns out I’m not the only one who’s been fascinated by a wet dog shaking itself. David Hu of Georgia Tech thought it was so interesting he did an in depth scientific study of it. Dr. Hu is sort of a ‘boy-wonder.’ He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and his Ph.D. in Mathematics at MIT. He was an Instructor of Mathematics at Courant Institute of New York University then was hired as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. Doctor Hu’s area of interest is fluid mechanics which includes fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, biomechanics, locomotion and physical applied mathematics. His research focuses on “fundamental problems of hydrodynamics and elasticity that have bearing on problems in biology. He is interested in the dynamics of interfaces, specifically those associated with fluid-solid and solid-solid interactions [like dog hair and water] …. Recently, he has become interested in the dynamics arising from the interaction of flexible textured surfaces [like kangaroo, rat and dog hair].” Doctor Hu has gotten lots of support for his studies: the Ascher H. Shapiro Graduate and the Presidential Graduate Fellowships from MIT, a Graduate Research and a
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Mathematical Sciences from the National Science Foundation. They even named a research facility at Georgia Tech for him--the Hu Laboratory for Biolocomotion. The lab has investigated how water spiders can walk across the surface, how snakes slither and why mosquitoes don’t get knocked out of the air during rain storms. Doctor Hu has also investigated the dog shaking phenomena. By using high-speed photography he’s uncovered “amazing details about how the family dog and several other animals have evolved to be able to shake themselves dry.” They discovered that “each animal tunes to a specific frequency of shaking that most effectively removes water from its fur.” Smaller animals have to shake faster than big ones to generate enough force to overcome the surface tension that makes the water cling to their fur. Hu found that shaking animals can generate a force of 10 to 70 times the force of gravity. They shut their eyes while they’re shaking so their eyeballs don’t pop out of their sockets. Experiments showed that large dogs can shed 70% of the water from their fur with a four second shake. They do it very fast; about 4.3 shakes per second. It was fascinating so, after reading about it I tried shaking myself dry in the shower. It did feel like my eyeballs bulged out a little, but it didn’t work. I still had to use a towel. And, it gave me a headache and a crick in my back. Obviously, shaking requirements are different for different species. A careful study of wet kangaroos revealed that they shake five times a second, while wet rats shake 27 times a second to achieve maximum dryness. My dogs are about average size, so when they got out of the lake and shook themselves ‘research says’: they had their eyes closed, shook 17.2 times in four seconds and produced way over 10G’s of force. A lot more than half the water clinging to their fur flew off. I feel like a simpleton. At the time, all I noticed was the fur-ball look and the spray of water spectacularly sparkling in the afternoon light. The dogs looked pretty clean when I piled them back into the Jeep to go home. On the ride, I noticed they still stunk, though. Their mom was going to be mad. We have a deal: I clip their toenails and clean their ears, she does the baths. They both needed one. I heard her yelling in the back bathroom. When he hopped out of the tub after his shampoo, Dobie shook before she could toss a towel over him. Through the cloaed door, I tried to tell her about Dr. Hu’s findings but she wasn’t interested. When she came out, she was covered with wet spots and didn’t look happy. She tossed me a towel and said, “You get to clean up the bathroom. They splattered everything … at--what did you say?--4.3 shakes per second.” I shook my head (at about 1.733 shakes per second), and got to work. Sometimes it seems like you can know a lot of stuff that’s hardly worth knowing. More articles by Jack H. Schick can be found at Searchwarp.com or Soulofwit.com
Goods shopping prevailed. We left Shady Maple and the Market and traveled to New Holland on our way to the Amish store in Centerville. After passing by the manicured lawns of the campus including the office of New Holland Farm Machinery, we entered memory lane of how it was when Richland and Milford Twp were rural and basically untouched outside of the small villages. The streams meandering through the fields with cattle resting under shade trees on their stream banks were flowing steady with clear water! I am sure there are places the local kids might have taken a dip on this hot afternoon. (I doubt there is a hole deep enough in our local creeks and flowing with clear water. Remember development draws down the water table and a stream is the upper most part of that water table.) We were one of 3 “Machines” (Autos) parked at the store; the rest were horse and buggies tied to the hitching post. Recently they built a new store with skylights. Before the aisles were dimly lit with Coleman Style gas lights. I enjoy going there and listening to the clerks and shoppers speaking “The Dialect” as well as English just like it was back in the day. As we waited to check out (Cash Only-No Credit Card Machines) I looked out the large window seeing the horses to one side and the vast corn and tobacco fields. We got into our “Machine” drove back towards the end of paradise (not the town) and after going east from Morgantown towards Route 100 passed now greened-over ponds that were once clear with ducks and geese around them before all the brush grew up. We passed all the shopping areas of Pottstown into our present somewhat farmland of Upper Bucks. I must say Milford Township and the adjoining southern parts of Lehigh County still have nice pockets of farmland, which are pleasing to the eye. Arriving home on Old Woods Road that thankfully remains somewhat the same as it was over 40 years ago. I decided I would write this article to let the people who moved into what they think is rural, know where they can travel to see what it was like “Back in the Day” when neighbor knew and talked to neighbor. So make it a part of your “Bucket List” to drives out past Morgantown on Route 23 then go to New Holland and head to Centerville. What you see is how tranquil Upper Bucks really was before we became “Urbanized.” Dick Helm is a regular contributor. He can be reached at dickhelm@ubfp.org
Theo Petridis Named Role Model of the Year
The Upper Bucks YMCA is proud to announce that Theo Petridis has been named Role Model of the Year. The award recognizes a participant’s embodiment of the Y’s core values of honest, caring, respect and responsibility during their time in the Y’s Teen Fusion program for the academic school year 2015-2016. Teen Fusion is an afterschool program (that runs during the school year) and provides full privilege members between the ages of 11-14 the opportunity to access the Upper Bucks YMCA without the direct supervision of a parent or guardian. The Upper Bucks YMCA provides adult supervision in designated areas during this time and ensures a positive and safe environment for your child. Supervisors encourage interaction between participants and occasionally lead structured games and activities. Participants have the opportunity to be active, socialize with others their age, and work on homework each day. BuckyGrams: hot dogs, bbq grill, hamburgers, potato salad, ketchup, mustard, relish, corn cobs, buns, marshmallows, iced tea, desserts Hidden Message: Let’s make a barbecue! Box Puzzle: Too Hot to Handle
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As part of my trying to transition from work, to excessive volunteerism, to retirement as it should be, I have tried to set time aside to do something with my wife away from home chores and volunteer duties one day a week. Today we decided to go out to Shady Maple for Breakfast and then to the Shady Maple market for fresh homegrown corn and other vegetables that are in season. We also go to a local Amish Grocery Store located in the country just outside of New Holland for our cheeses, pork roll, and replenishment of store bagged cooking ingredients and spices. Mission was accomplished and we just enjoyed Sweet Corn pulled fresh this morning. On this clear rather hot end of July day, I noticed once again the similarities of the rolling farmland to how it was in Upper Bucks at the time I attended school here. We left early in the morning and we crossed the Unami Creek that was very low and hardly running. We saw a few farm fields but most of the area was scrub and reclaimed young woods taking over what was at one time beautiful fields. As we approached Pennsburg we saw the many houses on the former golf course that was a beautiful farm before that. After going through Pennsburg we crossed the end tail of the Green Lane Reservoir and noticed the water was getting low on the south finger past Perkiomen Heights. Again we saw a few farm fields near Hickory Park and after turning towards Gilbertsville we saw a school that was built many years ago on farmland. Between the school and Gilbertsville again are several developments in fields I had hunted pheasants in with my co-workers from Berman’s when I worked in Pottstown. I could go on and on with mostly development and scrub fields in once beautiful rolling farms; but I will skip to our turn-off of Route 100 onto Route 23. Regretfully except for a beautiful horse farm we saw the same development there until we passed through Morgantown and shortly entered the still beautiful farmland passed the “Wind Mill” complex. One old barn that sat majestic in its emptiness for many years and I thought it a shame that someday would possibly self-destruct is now a Distillery and Retail Sales.facility. At least it is being “Preserved.” From there on my memory went wild with the recall of how it was here back in the day until we got to East Earl and Shady Maple. Breakfast and Green Grocery and Baked
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Harvest Time
Harvesting a garden in the country can be just as laborious as sowing it. I lived in the country for 27 years, but I was a misplaced city girl. Born on the Main Line, outside of Philadelphia, and brought to Quakertown, when I was 19 days old, qualified me to be a city girl, even at that young age. Because of that, there were certain things in the country that were not my favorite things to do. Helping my mother in the garden and the yard were two of those things. As a little girl, I loved making mud pies and cakes, but as soon as playtime was over, I immediately turned into Snow White, and my mother had to clean me up and change my dress because that mud instantly became too dirty for this little, misplaced city girl. Because of that, gardening was so out of my comfort zone as early as eight, nine, and ten years old. Prior to that age, I was very satisfied just sitting on our long, country porch and playing with my dollies and my much older brother’s trucks, or reading my books as I occasionally looked out at my mother toiling in the garden. In the spring, my mother would start preparing the area for our garden, and it was a big area, plus there was an entire separate area for corn. As large as the plot was, every inch of that dark, fine country soil was uprooted by hand – with a spade operated by my mother’s energy. We lived in East Rockhill Township where rocks grew out of the ground and produced stones. So, she would spade a small area, remove the stones, and then go on to the next area. When she was finished there would be a wheelbarrow full of stones for later use. After spading the area, she would go back and construct the rows with her hoe – the straightest garden rows I have ever seen. Finally, it was time to plant all the seeds she had purchased at Kline’s Hardware Store “Uptown.” Unless the weather forecast included rain, she would use the big, galvanized
sprinkling can to water the garden, with rain water that she had collected in a big barrel at the side of the house. As you can see, this was a backbreaking task, but the reward of fresh garden vegetables was well worth the work. Sometime during midsummer, Mama would start the canning process. She canned every vegetable that was produced in the garden. Those Ball canning jars were filled with green beans, peas, lima beans, carrots, green peppers, and corn. They contained whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce, as well as canned vegetable relish. Several big stoneware crocks were used to make sauerkraut and pickles which were then transferred to the canning jars. From our fruit trees she canned whole apples, applesauce, peaches, and pears. She even canned spiced cantaloupe. The abundant wild berries provided jams and jellies as well as scrumptious pies. Whatever grew in the garden, on a tree, or in the woods was preserved. Our grocery store for the winter months were two long tables in the cellar that were filled to capacity. It was my chore to retrieve whatever my mother needed from those tables for supper. I did not like that chore. To this day, I do not like cellars, or basements. From that country experience, I learned how to string beans, shuck peas and corn, dig potatoes, scald tomatoes, clean collards and turnips, core cabbage, and so much more that is still useful in my kitchen today. When I moved “Uptown”, my garden consisted of no more than three tomato plants, and half a dozen potatoes. Several years ago, I did a container garden with tomatoes, green peppers, and eggplant. I have never canned anything in my life, and have no desire to do so. I am quite content to go to a local produce stand and purchase my fresh fruits and vegetables as I need them. But, I will keep those gardening memories from the country forever etched in my mind.
Did you know? In the Summer heat, the iron making up France’s Eiffel Tower expands, making the tower grow more than 6 inches.
Walter Named SkillsUSA Executive Director
SkillsUSA Council, a coalition of business and industry partners committed to finding, fostering, and producing a world-class workforce through career and technical training in the Greater Lehigh Valley, has announced the selection of Katie Walter, of Quakertown, as its new Executive Director. The selection was made after a search and selection process conducted by the Board of Directors. “We are very pleased to welcome Katie to SkillsUSA Council,” reported Judith A. Hunsicker, Chief Operating Officer of Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley and Board Chairman of the organization. “Katie will bring leadership and creativity to programs and a deep sense of passion and commitment to workforce development in our region.” She has served nonprofits at all program, fundraising, executive and leadership levels, and has a breadth of perspective and experience.” Katie’s resume includes over 15 years of executive planning, administration, communications, and marketing experience in the nonprofit sector. She has an MBA from Eastern University and a BA from Cabrini College. Katie comes to SkillsUSA Council with previous experience as an Executive
Director of two nonprofit senior centers in Montgomery County, having also previously served as Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Initiatives with the YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Associate Executive Director of the same YMCA organization and President of The Chamber of Commerce of Greater West Chester. Katie resides in Quakertown with her husband Tom and two stepdaughters, Alisha, 15 and Samantha, 12. “I look forward to working with The SkillsUSA Council Board and staff, the District 11 students, and business partners in the Greater Lehigh Valley,” remarks Katie. “Increased commitment from businesses and other stakeholders that support career and technical education is critical, now more than ever. I am excited to work with an organization that promotes the pipeline of future innovators that will help to strengthen the local economy.” SkillsUSA Council promotes mastery of 21st century career skills, training students in effective communication, professional decorum, financial literacy, and collaborative teamwork. Through its program of work, SkillsUSA Council seeks to produce a hard-working generation of creative and compassionate critical thinkers.
Opportunities Abound to Save Energy (and money) Whether you run a factory, a small cake-decorating shop, or a three-bedroom ranch house, you can benefit from using less energy. And the good news is, all kinds of opportunities are available to help you do it. PPL Electric Utilities provides energy efficiency programs and services to help customers reduce their energy use. Put simply, these programs are here to help you save. Whether you’re interested in making major changes or just looking for small upgrades, there’s something to suit your needs. Here are just a few examples of these energy efficiency programs: • After a brief pause, refrigerator and freezer recycling is once again available. If you have a fridge or freezer that’s clean, in working condition and 10 to 30 cubic feet in size, you can get it hauled away for free – and get a $35 rebate. Throw in a working air-conditioning unit and you’ll get another $10. (Air conditioners can only be taken along with a fridge or freezer, not by themselves.) • You can save two ways by installing efficient LED bulbs. PPL Electric Utilities provides instant discounts through participating retailers for specially marked LEDs that will save you money when you buy the bulbs. No coupon or form is required; you get a discount at the point of sale. And, once they’re installed, LEDs use up to 90 percent less energy than conventional bulbs. It’s a short-term and long-term win. A list of participating retailers
can be found at pplelectric.com/savings. • Business customers can again apply for rebates to help them reduce energy use and offset the cost of make energy efficiency upgrades. Rebates are available for a variety of measures including lighting, HVAC, building controls, refrigeration, computer equipment and more. You can also customize your own rebate, or complete combined heat and power projects. You might have seen the news earlier this year that PPL Electric Utilities customers are saving more than $250 million a year by taking advantage of energy efficiency programs. Since 2010, they’ve recycled more than 86,000 appliances; installed more than 13 million CFL and LED light bulbs; and received more than $192 million in rebates and other cash incentives. Hundreds of thousands of customers of all types have participated in one or more of these programs. (You don’t have to limit yourself to one.) In addition to taking advantage of the programs listed above, they’ve insulated and weatherized their homes and businesses, received in-home energy audits, and put in efficient equipment like HVAC, refrigeration, water heaters and appliances. You can do the same. To learn more, visit pplelectric.com/savings or pplelectric.com/ businessrebates. The chance to save energy – and money – is waiting for you. Carol is the Regional Affairs Director for PPL Electric Utilities in Allentown, PA. Reach her at CObando-Derstine@pplweb.com
Reptile Club Explores Nature
A local 4H Reptile club spent the day recently at a local watering hole exploring. Scales & Tails 4H club is a group of nature loving Reptile loving children. These children enjoy observing critters in their native environment. They can be found comparing pictures in a reference book to the critters they find out on a trial or near the local watering hole. They know and understand that animals in nature should be respected. They can be looked at
but should always stay in nature. Nature is beautiful and can be enjoyed with their eyes. This allows the critters to procreate so future generations can enjoy them. They were able to observe tadpoles, salamanders, spiders, frogs and a snake too. A wonderful group of children. They are always welcome new members who enjoy reptiles as much as they do. They meet the 3rd Sunday of the month. For more info contact scalestailsbc4h@gmail.com
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“TRI” IT FOR FUN!
Sarah Parvin Memorial SoccerFest July 23 & 24, 2016
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Kids Triathlon!
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7-15 years 9:00 am (8:00 am check-in) Upper Bucks YMCA Quakertown $30 (on or before Aug. 2 $40 (Aug. 2 - Sept. 9) photo by ken sutliff
UPPER BUCKS YMCA 401 Fairview Ave., Quakertown PA 18951 215-536-YMCA(9622) Sponsored by: www.ubymca.org
Fire Company Water Battle Quakertown Community Day
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Here’s the view of the new pavillion at the Park at 4th in Downtown Quakertown during the borough’s first of several “Concerts in the Park” held there this Summer. photo by lynda ulrich
The Bucks County Commissioners Advisory Council on Women recently made a three-year pledge totaling $1,500 to a scholarship for Bucks County Community College students in the Bucks County Opportunity Council’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Program. (left-right) Jean Holmes of the Bucks County Community College Foundation, which administers the scholarship; Tammy Schoonover and Stacy Kaiser of the Bucks County Opportunity Council; and Marilyn Puchalski and Karen Pendergrast of the Bucks County Commissioners Advisory Council on Women submitted photo
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On July 18, Debra Zylstra from State Representative Craig Staats’ office presented a certificate at the groundbreaking for Precision Finishing Inc. in Milford Township. Precision Finishing Inc. recently celebrated 60 years of success. The company needed to expand and upgrade the entire Sellersville operation, and has selected a new building site at AM Drive in Quakertown. submitted photo
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Kathy DeGracia and Joan Lampart, both members of the Woman’s Club of Quakertown, co-chaired the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs - PA annual Leadership Conference at Penn State on July 22 and 23. Members from approximately 80 Pennsylvania clubs attended. Current signature projects of GFWC-PA are Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention and Enrich, Educate, Empower - Every Child Every Day. The Woman’s Club of Quakertown also supports many other local projects and will celebrate its 105th anniversary in October. submitted photo
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New Wind Turbine Propels Bucks Students to National Championship
Chalfont ReStore Raises Over $200,000 to Benefit Habitat Bucks County The Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County (Habitat Bucks) ReStore in Chalfont has raised over $200,000 in less than a year, which is more than enough to build a Habitat Home. This is the first time in the Chalfont ReStore’s seven-year history that this feat was accomplished. The Habitat Bucks ReStores, located in Chalfont and Langhorne, sell overstocked, discontinued, new and used building materials, furniture and household goods to the public. These items are donated by manufacturers, retail stores, contractors, and area residents. To celebrate, the Chalfont ReStore is planning a milestone theme party, “The Store that Builds Homes!” on September 17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Food trucks, special guests, discounted merchandise, workshops, demonstrations, and other family-friendly activities are planned throughout the day. The event is free and open to the public. If you would like to participate or support the event please contact B.J. Breish at BJ.Breish@habitatbucks.org or at (215) 822-2812 Extension 305. “The ReStore is a community supported program that financially upholds the Habitat Bucks mission to empower families,” said B.J. Breish, ReStore Director. “We continue re-invent ourselves in order to meet the other needs within our community, through our employment, work-study, and charity initiatives.” With the help of its 250,000 customers, 35,000 donors, and tens of thousands of volunteer hours, the Chalfont ReStore has achieved a net profit in each of its seven years. The Langhorne Restore opened in April, 2016 to serve Lower Bucks County. There are more than 860 Habitat ReStores located in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world. Though each Habitat for Humanity ReStore is unique, most accept donations of household goods, fur-
niture, appliances and building materials. In 2015, over 3 million ReStore donations diverted more than 124,000 tons of material from landfills nationwide. The Habitat ReStore program is made possible by the generous donations of new and gently used household items, building supplies and furniture. The program is a vital piece of the Habitat mission to build homes, and empower families in Bucks County. Donations are accepted at the Chalfont ReStore, 31 Oak Avenue, Suite 100, Chalfont, PA 18914 Wednesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30pm, and at the Langhorne location, 1337 E Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, PA 19056, Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The ReStores will also pick up larger items. To arrange a free donation pick-up, visit HabitatBucks.org or call (215) 822-2708
An innovative new design for a wind turbine – one that takes up less space, doesn’t threaten wildlife, and recycles water – has propelled a trio of Bucks County Community College students to a national championship. The team of Aneeqa Karu, Pavel Lelyukh and Jim Napoli is among 10 finalists in the National Science Foundation’s Community College Innovation Challenge. They are heading to Arlington, Va., June 20 to 23 to compete for first prize in the second-annual contest, cosponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges. The NSF contest asked students to propose a science, technology, engineering or mathematics-based solution to real-world problems. This year’s contest focused on innovations at the nexus of food, energy, and water systems, a priority area of NSF research to find new ways to help deal with growing resource demands. “Community colleges provide a unique avenue for developing our STEM workforce and broadening participation,” said Joan FerriniMundy, NSF’s assistant director for Education and Human Resources. “The [contest] is a platform that highlights the innovative efforts of students and professors to enhance their knowledge and contribute to solving challenging issues.” The Bucks team, under the mentorship of Professor Christine Delahanty and working with community partner PECO, developed the Wind Catcher Max wind-turbine tower as an alternative energy solution that recycles water. Its construction design is lighter and more transportable than standard wind towers. It’s also more ecologically favorable than solar panels that require large areas of land, and wind turbines that kill wildlife, according to the team’s proposal. The idea rose to the top 10 of 30 entries in the contest. As a finalist, the team participated in a four-day Innovation Challenge Boot Camp, a professional development workshop on innovation, communication and entrepreneurship, June 20 to 23 at the NSF’s headquarters in Arlington, Va. Teams refined and improved upon their original entries over the course of the boot camp, while judges determine the first- and second-place winners. They also attended a reception in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill June 22.
Delahanty, who has had each student in several of her physics and engineering classes over the last two years, suggested that the team work together over winter break to enter the contest. They then got down to work quickly to put the proposal together. “The students were the ones to make this all happen,” said Delahanty, who oversees the engineering program at Bucks.” I was very impressed with their intense dedication to this true engineering effort. They just took off with it.” The students also contacted PECO to determine of the feasibility of the Wind Catcher Max. Finally, the team worked with the college’s arts department to produce a 90-second video promoting the project as part of the submission process. The video can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/BucksNSF. The team also practiced presenting their proposal to a business networking group on campus that consists of faculty, alumni, and other professionals to gather feedback. Delahanty added that the project gave the students a taste of what’s to come in their careers. “This is exactly what they’re going to experience in graduate school and in the working world,” said Delahanty “Collaborating with other team members, applying critical thinking skills, and trying out different concepts all provide a real-world experience for these students.” All three students are members of the Society of Bucks Engineers, a student-run club. Karu plans to transfer to Drexel University in Philadelphia to complete a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, while Lelyukh plans to transfer to Drexel for a degree in mechanical engineering. Napoli has been accepted to University of California-Berkley, and the University of Southern California. He plans to study mechanical engineering with the ultimate goal of working for Disney. While the Bucks County team didn’t take home the gold at the competition, the experience still provided an invaluable experience for all involved. Engineering is one of 20 academic majors offered in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Dept. at Bucks. To learn more, visit www.bucks.edu/STEM, email stem@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8305.
Bucks County Community College Professor Christine Delahanty (front) and engineering students (from left) Aneeka Karu, Jim Napoli, and Pavel Lelyukh show a 3D-printed version of Wind Catcher Max, a prototype design for a wind turbine that takes up less space and recycles water. The idea propelled the team to a top-10 finalist spot with the National Science Foundation’s Community College Innovation Challenge. submitted photo
Bohrer Awarded Everence Scholarship Everence Financial of Souderton recently awarded a scholarship of $750 to Hannah Bohrer. Hannah is a recent graduate of PA Cyber Charter School and is attending Bucks County Community College where she will study photography. She has been pursuing photography for a few years and has had many opportunities to grow her business. Some of Hannah’s work is on display at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital.
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How Important are Annual Exams?
Today, let’s meet a patient of ours; we will call him ‘Buddy’. Buddy came in for his annual exam and vaccinations last week. He is a 5 year old lab who is doing great, no changes or concerns per his owner, and no history of any medical issues. On examination he was a happy, healthy, guy with no concerns! Buddy was not due for his core vaccines (distemper and rabies), and his owners felt he was lower risk for the other lifestyle vaccines, so the only other thing he was due for was some bloodwork and a fecal exam. We don’t require bloodwork in any patient, but discuss it regularly and recommend it, as it can sometimes find problems before they become obvious problems! Buddy had not yet had a wellness panel, so his owner ok’d doing some bloodwork as screening. When we got his bloodwork back, there were unfortunately a few concerning abnormalities – not only was he positive for lyme disease (when he was previously negative last year), but he also had some elevations of his kidney values. Since this was the first time he had bloodwork done, it is possible that he was born with mild kidney changes, but with him being previously negative for lyme, and now positive with kidney changes, it is worrisome that he
could have early lyme nephritis. This is where lyme disease actually attacks the kidneys, and can make dogs very sick, or even at worst be deadly. Luckily for Buddy, since we caught it before he is ill, we are able to intervene! His owners would like to help figure it out for him, so he will be getting an ultrasound to assess his kidneys, some additional bloodwork, and other testing as needed. He has also already been started on the treatment for lyme disease – a course of safe and effective antibiotics. We are hopeful that we can help treat Buddy to prevent him from ever becoming sick from lyme disease, but thank goodness we ran bloodwork!! Annual exams as well as screening testing are very important to help protect your pets’ health, just as it does in us! It is easier to treat a disease before they are sick, and often much more successful! The next time you think – do I really need to take my pet in for an examination, when they aren’t due for vaccines? Remember Buddy, and maybe his story can help to save another life! Happy summer all! 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.
Are You a Poet and Want Everyone to Know it? The search is on for the 40th Annual Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College professors Christopher Bursk and Ethel Rackin, directors of the longest running poet laureate program in Pennsylvania. Entrants must be a Bucks County resident over age 18 who has never previously served as poet laureate, explained Bursk, the 1978 poet laureate and a longtime professor at Bucks County Community College, which administers the program. Each entrant must submit 10 original poems along with an entry form to the college’s Language and Literature Department. Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, September 7, and received in the office by Friday, September 9 at 4 p.m. The winner of the competition will receive a $500 honorarium, a proclamation from the Bucks County Commissioners, and a reading at Bucks County Community College with 2015 Poet Laureate Tyler Kline and contest runners-up. The final judge will be J. C. Todd, author of the poetry collection What Space This Body and the chapbooks Entering Pisces and Nightshade. Her poem “The Girl in the Square” recently won the Rita Dove Poetry Prize in the International Literary Awards Competition. Other awards include a Pew fellowship, a fellowship from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and two Leeway Foundation grants. Todd teaches in
the MFA in Creative Writing Program at Rosemont College and is a lecturer at Bryn Mawr College. Preliminary judge will be Amy SmallMcKinney, the 2011 Montgomery County Poet Laureate and author of Life is Perfect, Body of Surrender, and Clear Moon. Twice-nominated for a Pushcart Prize, her work has appeared in numerous journals, such as The Cortland Review, The Pedestal Magazine, upstreet, and Blue Fifth Review. Small-McKinney is founder of Finding Our Voices: Poetry & Resilience, which uses poetry to help others, particularly those struggling with mental health, to find their voices. There is no charge for entry. Poetry of any style, form, or length is welcome. All work must be original, published or unpublished, typewritten or word-processed on one side only in black ink. All entries must be accompanied by an entry form, which can be obtained online at http://bit.ly/buckscountylaureate, at libraries and bookstores throughout the county, or by contacting the college’s Language and Literature Department at 215-968-8151. Entries must be mailed by September 7 or hand-delivered by September 9 to Poet Laureate Contest, Language and Literature Dept., Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940. For more information, contact Dr. Christopher Bursk at 215-968-8156.
Crazy Puppy or the Zoomies?
I have countless clients asking me “Why does my puppy do this crazy behavior? My puppy literally goes berserk for five to ten minutes every night. He turns into a lunatic, spinning in circles then racing around the house bouncing off all the walls and furniture. He barks very loudly, bouncing back and forth trying to engage in play. He tries to play bite and pull on the kid’s clothes or me. He even pulls the kitchen towels off the kitchen counter. He is completely unruly then he just collapses. What am I doing wrong? Is my puppy crazy?” Technically speaking, the “zoomies” are known as FRAP (Frenetic Random Activity Periods). FRAPs are fairly predictable occurrences that can happen to puppies or dogs in the mornings, but mostly at night. As puppies mature the crazies tend to decrease. An older dog can revert to their puppy-self for a few minutes right after bathing him; just enjoy the show. Recently I was doing private training at a first time dog owner’s beautiful home. They had a gorgeous 15 week old female Lab puppy. During the training session the puppy went into
FRAP mode. I held my laughter even though it was difficult. The puppy began bolting around the big house in gigantic loops through the dining room, thru the kitchen, foyer and then into the living room. Then the two kids were trying to catch her which added to the drama. Suddenly she stopped and proceeded to play tug-of-war with the 30-foot high drapes with all her puppy might. Somebody could have seriously gotten hurt if that came crashing down. Of course everybody was franticly looking at me to make her stop. I grabbed some toys and started throwing them around for her to chase trying to redirect her away from the drapes until she finally settled. If you know FRAP happens at a predictable time of day, ideally encourage him burn off steam in a safe outdoor area. If you can’t make sure you’ve safely puppy proofed your home. To avoid the show try playing a vigorous game of fetch or take your puppy for a walk or swim before the witching hour happens. Offering good chew toys or stuffed food puzzles can help take the edge off your crazy puppy antics. A happy puppy is a joy to watch! Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI owner and lead trainer of Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC, Quakertown, PA
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Call us today and get your life back! Bucks County Community College Professors Christopher Bursk (left) and Ethel Rackin (right), directors of the Bucks County Poet Laureate Program, have launched the search for the 2016 bard of the county. The winner will take over from 2015 laureate Tyler Kline (second from right) of Chalfont, shown with 2014 laureate Sandra Becker (second from left) of Doylestown. Entries must be postmarked by Sept. 7 and received by the college’s Language and Literature Dept. by Sept. 9. For information, visit http://bit.ly/buckscountylaureate or call 215-968-8151.
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~Obituaries~
Joshua S. Woods, 26, a son of Catherine (Scheetz) Woods and the late Stuart J. Woods died Wed. July 6 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. He was born in Sellersville, attended school and did woodworking in the Upper Bucks area. Joshua is survived by his mother, Catherine, brother Eliot, sisters Jennifer Kroll and Patricia Woods; niece Elieanna Woods; nephew Wyatt Woods; maternal grandmother Shelby Kinkade; step-father David Coy; and brother-in-law, Kerry Kroll Memorial contributions can be made to the family at www.gofundme.com/ joshuawoodsfund. www.janauglefcs.com
Suzanne M. Krause, 66, of Quakertown, died Sat. July 9th at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. She worked as a CNA for Evangelical Manor, Philadelphia for many years. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Rosemary (Gorman) Eibel Sr. Surviving are her daughters, Christine Engelhardt, husband David, of Quakertown, Deborah Karwacki, husband Scott of Bethlehem, Dawn Tepper, husband Peter of Cherry Hill, NJ and Andrea Resko, husband Christopher of Philadelphia; son, David Krause Jr., wife Michelle of Bensalem; grandchildren, Gavin, Austin, Alexis, Peter, Dylan, Samantha and Emma; brothers, Michael Eibel, wife Loretta and Raymond Eibel Jr., wife Rosemary. She was predeceased by a sister, Leona Smith. www.janauglefcs.com Yolanda Malasics, 91, of Richland
Twp., died Tues., July 12th at Quakertown
Center. She was the common law wife of the late Wilbur Frick. Born in Quakertown, she was a lifetime member of Shelly Fire & Rescue. Surviving are her sons, Wilbur John Malasics and his wife Christine Marie, and Richard S. Malasics and his wife Sharon L.; grandchildren Jessica L. Malasics, Jeremy R. Malasics, Marie Robinson, Roselea Duffy, Bryan T. Malasics, Stanley Rich Malasics, Christopher R. Malasics, and Amanda Katelyn Malasics; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Yolanda’s memory to Shelly Fire Company, Richland Township Fire and Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951. www.janauglefcs.com
Jeffrey D. Ohl, 65, of Richland Twp., died Wed., July 13, at home. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Bellucci) Ohl for the past 47 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Daniel and Shirley (Becky) Ohl. Jeffrey was a member of the Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association for 18 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, attending car shows, and camping. With his wife, Jeff is survived by daughters Terri (Rich) Hollingsworth and Jennifer (Gary) Kramer; grandchildren Nicole and Richie; great-grandchildren Chloe and Keiley; and sister Danette (Bill) Reinert. His family would also like to thank the Farm for being another family to him. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Jeff’s memory to the AFBA at PO Box 507, Wind Gap, PA 18091. www.janfcs.com Jeffrey T. Schollaert, 30, of Kintnersville, formerly of Quakertown, died Friday, July 15th. Born in Altoona, he was a son of Cathy and Rodger Scheetz of Kintnersville. He was a graduate of Quakertown Community High School. Surviving with his parents are his brothers, Mark Schollaert of Phoenixville and Jake Schollaert of Quakertown; and his beloved, Christina Romano and her son, Jason. www.janauglefcs.com Dr. Charles E. Rollins, founding president of Bucks County Community College who served as its top administrator for 22 years, passed away Monday, July 18, at his home in Pennswood Village, Langhorne, college officials announced. He was 94 years old. “We were very saddened to learn of Dr. Rollins’ passing,” said Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt, current president of the public, two-year college. “His leadership guided the college through its early years and first two decades, and created the strong foundation on which the college has grown and prospered.” Born in 1922 in Appleton, Wis., as the youngest of eight children, Dr. Rollins graduated from Lawrence College (now Lawrence University) in his hometown with an A.B. degree. He served in the U.S. Marines, taught history, then earned an M.A. and an Ed.D. from Columbia University in New York City. He was a dean at York Junior College in York, Pa., for nine years before serving as founding president at Edison Junior College
in Fort Myers, Fla., from 1962 until his appointment at Bucks in April 1965. Under his leadership, Bucks expanded and grew from 730 students in one building – Tyler Hall – to more than 9,000 students on a thriving Newtown campus that included nearly a dozen buildings that housed a three-story library, television studios, lecture halls, science labs, a gymnasium and a pool. He retired in June 1987 to focus on travel and occasionally teaching and consulting. After his retirement, the Student Union Building was renamed the Charles E. Rollins Center in his honor. A memorial service to celebrate Dr. Rollins’ life will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 2 in the Solarium, located on the second floor of the Charles E. Rollins Center. The service is open to the public, but a response is requested by contacting 215968-8219 or Casey.Grunmeier@bucks.edu.
Eufemio M. “Mike” Burgos, 71, of Quakertown, died Wed. July 20th peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy (Henshaw) Burgos. Born August 14, 1944 in Patillas, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Nicolas Montanez and Zenaida Burgos. Surviving with his wife are his son, Jerry Burgos, wife Vicki of Coopersburg; daughters, Sandra Mumbauer, husband Richard of Coopersburg, Julie Roll of Quakertown, Dorothy Wagner, husband Earl of Quakertown, and Jennifer Burgos of Allentown; grandchildren, Nicholas Mumbauer, Morgan Mumbauer, Benjamin Burgos and Emma Roll. Services are private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice. www.janauglefcs.com Victor E. Wackerman, 99, of Quakertown entered eternal life on Tues. July 26th at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Freier) Wackerman. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Victor and Rose (Steich) Wackerman. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. For many years he worked in maintenance for the Pennridge School District and previously for the Quakertown Community School District. He was also a welder and electrician. Victor loved to fish and was a member of Great Swamp Fish & Game. He was also a member of the Upper Bucks Senior Citizens and the Public School Retirees of PA. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Quakertown where he served on the special projects committee. Surviving are his daughters, Lois Frederick Worthington, husband Donald of Quakertown and Sandra Collins, husband James of Gillett; son, Dennis Wackerman, wife Joanne of Stoneham, MA; grandchildren, Todd, James, Kelly, Mark, Dana and Stephanie; great grandchildren, Tyler, Kaitlin, Emily, Logan, Zane, Bailey, Nicole and Megan; great great grandchildren, Brantley, Brody, Bryce, Ellisandra, and Braydon. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Albert and August. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, 19 S. 10th St., Quakertown, PA 18951. www.janauglefcs.com
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Harley’s Haven
Meet Simba!
Poor Simba has been with us for a little while now - he is a sweet, wonderful, and snuggly guy...he is an adult pitty/mix who we rescued from a shelter in rural WV when we say his picture of him snuggling with his ‘woobie’. He had a stuff toy that he would take everywhere with him, as his security blanket. We saw him and just had to help! He has really flourished in his foster home and is ready for his permanent home - he does well with other mellow dogs, or as an only dog. He is not a huge fan of very active, or pushy dogs, they overwhelm him! He is VERY sweet and wonderful with all people, and walks great on a leash! He is crate trained, house trained, and is neutered and up to date on vaccines. Looking for an easy, adult dog who will slip right into your heart and life? Look no further - Simba is your man!
Meet Bernie!
Feel the Bern!! Handsome Bernie is another one who is the whole package! Bernie is a lab/ mix who ended up at the high kill shelter in Philly, and was almost put to sleep, just due to lack of space! But no fear - we saw him and got him out of there just in time! Bernie is SUCH a love, and is a big puppy! He has a very labby personality - he loves other dogs, he loves to play, and he loves everyone he meets! He is friendly and outgoing, and would make an awesome family pet! He is neutered, house trained, crate trained, and is up to date on vaccines. He is another young adult guy, who has most of the work already done - you just need to love him! Don’t let another day go by - call today! If you are looking for a furever friend, give Harley’s Haven a call today at (267) 354-5204.
Where Can I Get my UBFP?
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PERKASIE Dam Good Cafe Giant Food Markets Landis Food Markets Olde Towne Convenience Pennridge Chamber Pierce Library QNB Bank TELFORD Indian Valley Library Landis Food Markets SOUDERTON Care & Share Shoppes SILVERDALE Green Street Barber Shop DOYLESTOWN Main Street Book Store DUBLIN QNB Bank Shop ‘N Bag OTTSVILLE NAPA of Ottsville Wehrung’s COOPERSBURG Coopersburg Diner Giant Food Markets The Inside Scoop QNB Bank Turkey Hill Market Last Chance Ranch Store SPRINGTOWN Reflections Hair Studio Village Center Automotive
Local businessman David Yoder, first Welcome House child, is interviewed by Nanjing TV and Radio
Low Supply Has Homes Selling Quickly Homes are selling an average of a week faster than they did a year ago, meaning home shoppers should be prepared to move quickly in a competitive housing market, according to the June Zillow® Real Estate Market Reports. Tight inventory continues to be a major factor for home shoppers. The supply of homes for sale is nearly 5 percent lower than it was a year ago, and 38 percent lower than its peak level in 2011. With fewer available options, home shoppers are moving quickly to buy homes, with the average U.S. home closing after 78 days on the market. The 78-day average includes the time it takes to close, which is usually one or two months after the home goes under contract. This means that homes are pending within about a month of being listed. The length of time homes stay on the market before selling has been steadily decreasing since 2010, when homes took an average of five months to sell. The average time home buyers had in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Charlotte, N.C. dropped by at least two weeks, the biggest change among the largest U.S. metros. The low inventory and quick-moving market combine to create a competitive home shopping market, especially for potential buyers looking for less expensive homes. The most expensive third of the market has experienced the smallest drop in available inventory compared to the rest of the market. “Homes are selling faster than ever as the home shopping season hits its peak,” says
Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Svenja Gudell. “If you’re looking for a home, be prepared to move quickly. Adding to this difficult buying environment is low inventory – there simply aren’t many homes to choose from. And while this looks like a good time to be a seller, potential move-up buyers may hesitate to list their homes and become buyers. Until the supply increases, it will remain a tough market to find a home.” Tips for Buyers in a Competitive Market Meet with your lender early and get pre-approved for a loan – even before you begin seriously shopping for your new home. Work with an agent who has expertise in the local market. Read reviews on local agents and find someone with a successful record in a tough market. Request to pre-inspect a home before submitting an offer. You risk losing a few hundred dollars if you end up not wanting the house; but if you do, you’ll be able to submit an offer not contingent on home inspections. The limited supply of homes is driving home values higher. The average U.S. home is worth $187,000, a 5.4 percent increase from June 2015. Home values have been increasing at 5 percent or faster on an annual basis for the past eight months.! 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.
Chinese Media Group to Film Pearl S. Buck Documentary The Nanjing Radio and Television director and crew arrived at Pearl S. Buck International on July 25 for a two-day stay to film a documentary about author Pearl S. Buck. Director Wu Jiang, joined by a colleague from Jiangsu 2nd Normal University, interviewed experts and scholars at The Pearl S. Buck House, a National Historic Landmark, in Bucks County, PA, before moving to Philadelphia, then Hillsboro, West Virginia. The documentary will be featured on China Central Television (CCTV). Pearl Buck spent her first 40 years in China and upon return to the U.S. in 1934, worked tirelessly as a cultural ambassador between the United States and China, fundraising and rallying supporters to advance the 1943 repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 which suspended Chinese immigration to the United States. In 1972, Richard Nixon was the first U.S. president to visit the People’s Republic of China. Despite this historic step towards normalizing relations, Pearl Buck was denied entry to China. However, over the years her work has been studied and her contribution as a cultural ambassador between the United States and China is now embraced. The Zhenjiang government and its sister city Tempe, Arizona, recognized Pearl S. Buck’s contribution to Chinese culture and history by
restoring her childhood home and opening it to the public in 1992. The home was established as a Cultural Heritage of Jiangsu Province in 2002. Today, the imprint she left in China is memorialized with museums, research centers and statues that honor her life and legacy. Her humanitarian work is carried forward as Pearl S. Buck International continues to build a bridge by promoting an understanding of the values and attributes of other cultures while expanding opportunities for children. CEO Janet Mintzer welcomed the Nanjing TV director and team. “I’m thrilled this documentary is being produced in China so that more Chinese people will learn about the contribution of Pearl Buck as a cultural ambassador between the United States and China.” While in Bucks County, the film crew visited the Doylestown Historical Society to learn more about William Geil, (1865-1925) a Doylestown resident, Baptist missionary, explorer, lecturer, photographer and author of 10 books who is believed to be the first person to have travelled the entire length of the 2,500 kilometer-long Ming section of the Great Wall of China. The day was ended by a visit to Walgreens in Warrington and with Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce President Dr. Vail Garvin.
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The Elementia Chronicles
Decorating with Family Heirlooms
There is an overwhelming abundance of home makeover TV shows, and online blogs about redecorating, redesigning, and reconsidering the objects with which we live. Antiques and family heirlooms are front and center when it comes to innovative design. Here are some tips from my experience as a museum director and expert antiques appraiser that might prove fun and interesting. Arrange Collections Architect Mies van der Rohe was onto something when he said, “Less is More.” Even large collections can look organized if they are arranged well. Put antique collections together by size, material, color, or texture. This method shows both a collection’s similarities and differences. Organization of a collection shows that you have given some thought into your collection and into its arrangement. The Front is Foremost When you enter any room in your home, there is one wall that is right in front of you or one wall that you focus on the most. This wall is the starting point for any design concept and in museums it is called the confrontation wall. Aptly named since it is the first wall that you confront. This wall shouts out for something important, big, colorful, bright, or sexy. This is a statement wall. Put your best object right there with pride.
Family Friendly If you have an object that has been handed down in the family over the years, consider designing a room around it. If you have your grandmother’s Regina music box dating back to the early 1900s, feature it proudly where everyone can admire it. Is that antique parlor chair from the Victorian period or cut glass punch bowl looking for a new space to show its stuff? Take it out of the living room where it may get lost in the array of other furnishings and make it the featured antique object in a guest room, powder room, or foyer entryway. Feature a single antique object with family significance like grandma’s 19th Century ironstone mixing bowl in a prominent area of your home. Use objects to let your family history shine. Talk about the origin of these special old pieces and let your history speak through heirloom objects throughout your home. For instance, I have my Father’s war medals proudly displayed in my home library along with World War II literature and military scrapbooks. 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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This month I am here to tell you about a unique book series, The Elementia Chronicles. The series makes a nice bridge between the popular videogame “Minecraft” and reading. It’s perfect for reluctant readers because Minecraft is the big videogame trend right now and a book tie-in is an awesome idea. The series is authored by Sean Fay Wolfe who was just 16 when he wrote the first book. The third and last book in the series was published this past January. The strength of these novels isn’t in the subject matter but the masterful writing and intriguing plot. It’s a great series for kids (and adults) wanting to read a good story. Sean has a distinct writing style, and makes you feel like you are there with the characters. I, myself, am not a big Minecraft player, and was a bit hesitant when asked if I wanted to review the first book. After reading the first, I quickly got my hands on the others – the story captured me. Wolfe wrote the books so that even if you have never played Minecraft, you wouldn’t be “lost” in the story. Also, the plot flows seamlessly from the first book to the third in the trilogy. Throughout the series, Wolfe kept the same enthusiastic writing style as I enjoyed in the first book. He incorporates sub-plots that keep you involved, and twists and turns to keep you guessing. I had a chance to ask this young author some questions. Erik- When you had the concept of the book in your head, did you imagine it as a Minecraft story or did it develop into one? Shawn- The concept of the Elementia Chronicles started as a Minecraft story, and it never strayed from that. The idea developed from my experience playing on online Minecraft servers. While the story is fictional, many characters are based on archetypes of those I experienced while playing on multiplayer servers. Erik- While I was reading your book, I enjoyed how it brought the Minecraft level down to a beginner experience to make it enjoyable to even those who aren’t into the game. Was it hard to “dumb down” playing Minecraft?
Shawn- I don’t think that “dumbing it down” is the proper term to use. Instead, I took inspiration from one of my favorite book series of all time, Harry Potter. In that series, the reader isn’t just dropped into a fantastic world of magic and fantasy where they’re surrounded by people who know what’s going on. Instead, the reader follows Harry, who is also new to the world, and needs things explained to him because he knows just as much about this magic world as the reader does. I tried to do something similar with Stan. I didn’t want to assume any knowledge of Minecraft on the part of the reader, as I wanted the book to have the broadest appeal possible. Instead, by having the story follow Stan, a new player, he can learn any information about Minecraft needed for the story along with the reader. This works as not only a way of introducing newcomers to the world of Minecraft, but also as an amusing tail of a noob learning how to play if you do know what’s going to happen. Erik- I’ve played Minecraft but I am not immersed in it like some of my friends. When I got your book to review, I was a bit hesitant because I figured it was going to be a story for fans. I was really wrong. The story was engaging and very interesting. Did you keep non-fans in mind when writing the book? Shawn- I did try to keep non-Minecraft-fans in mind while I was writing the book. I wanted The Elementia Chronicles to be a story set in Minecraft, and not a Minecraft story. What I mean by that is that I tried to use Minecraft as simply a setting to tell an interesting story, rather than having the fact that the book takes place in Minecraft as a gimmick which is the only reason that you would want to read the story. I did want the book series to stay true to Minecraft, because it’s a game that I love so much, and I wanted to do it justice, only using creative license where necessary to make the story more engaging. However, I wanted the main draw of the Elementia Chronicles to be that it is an interesting story, rather than having the Minecraft setting be the main draw. For more on books and reading visit my website at ThisKidReviewsBooks.com
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Goschenhoppen PA Dutch Folk Festival Celebrates 50 Years
The Goschenhoppen Historians will be presenting their 50th Goschenhoppen Authentic PA Dutch Folk Festival on Friday, August 12 from 12pm until 8pm and Saturday, August 13 from 10am until 6pm. The festival will be held at the Henry Antes Plantation on 318 Colonial Rd., Perkiomenville, Pa. 18074. The plantation is located off Route 73 in Montgomery County, PA. For additional information please contact the Goschenhoppen Historians at (215) 234-8953, online at www. goschenhoppen.org, or on Facebook. The Goschenhoppen Folk Festival is nationally recognized at one of the most authentic non-commercial folk festivals on the East
Coast. The Goschenhoppen Historians’ Folk Festival is dedicated to sharing the language, culture and customs of this unique region of Pennsylvania. see page 3 for more details
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Bucks 4-H’ers Compete at County Round-up, Qualify for Regionals The Bucks County 4-H Equine clubs competed at their annual County Round-up horse show at the Bucks County Horse Park on Saturday, July 9th. We held 65 classes with all different disciplines. Disciplines included speed classes, dressage, jumping, reining, trail, mini classes, English flat classes, driving, western pleasure, and some fun classes. Every competitor got a welcome gift bag full of goodies for both horse and rider, as well as a very generous door prize thanks to our many wonderful sponsors. We had 29 riders qualify to move on to the Regional 4-H show in Montgomery County on August 27th. Should they qualify there, they will be on their way to the State 4-H horse show, held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg in October! Everyone had a wonderful time at the show. 4-H is a program for all youth, ages 8-18, who complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encour-
aged to take on proactive leadership roles. In 4-H, we believe in helping the community, while learning more about an area that interests you. Whether your interest is in cows, sheep, goats, horses, shotgun, sewing, you name it, we have the club for you! The horse program offers opportunities for competitions testing both your knowledge of horses, as well as your riding. You will also learn how to properly care for you animal, handle your animal, and participate in fun horse related field trips, all while being around kids across the county who share the same love as you! You do not need to own a horse, or have previous horse experience to join. If you love horses, please come check us out. New members are always welcome! For information and questions regarding 4-H Animal Science Programs, or to register and become a part of 4-H in Bucks County, please contact Bucks County Cooperative Extension at 215-345-3283. Kaitlyn DeLeo and William Schultz photo by lorrianne deleo
Archery Basketball Boxing Bronze Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing
Gold Gymnastics Handball Hockey Judo Kayak Olympiad Pentathlon
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Late Summer in the Garden
QNB Reports Increased Earnings for 2nd Quarter QNB Corp., the parent company of QNB reported net income for the second quarter of 2016 of $2,098,000, or $0.62 per share on a diluted basis. This compares to net income of $1,934,000, or $0.58 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2015. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, QNB reported net income of $4,363,000, or $1.29 per share on a diluted basis. This compares to net income of $4,070,000, or $1.22 per share on a diluted basis, reported for the same period in 2015. For the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, the rate of return on average assets and average shareholders’ equity was 0.84% and 9.01%, respectively, compared with 0.81% and 8.83%, respectively, for the second quarter 2015. For six months ended June 30, 2016, the rate of return on average assets and average shareholders’ equity was 0.87% and 9.44%, respectively, compared with 0.85% and 9.41%, respectively, for the same period in 2015.
Total assets as of June 30, 2016 were $1,030,238,000 compared with $1,020,936,000 at December 31, 2015. Loans receivable at June 30, 2016 were $604,478,000 compared with $615,270,000 at December 31, 2015, a decrease of $10,792,000, or 1.8%. Total deposits at June 30, 2016 were $893,285,000 compared with $889,786,000 at December 31, 2015. “Earnings growth has exceeded our expectations for the first half of the year. In the second quarter, net income increased 8.5% and earnings per share grew 6.9%,” said David W. Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Household growth reached record levels in June, and we continue to see improvement in asset quality.” Mr. Freeman added, “QNB Financial Services, our wealth management and retail brokerage business expanded assets under management to $86 million in at June 30, 2016, an increase of approximately $16 million from December 31, 2015.”
Except for deadheading, watering and fertilizing duties, August is a relatively quiet time in the flower garden. There’s nothing to cut back, dig up or mulch. Annuals such as cosmos, zinnias and sunflowers are putting on their best show. Perennials that were cut back in late June are re-blooming; chrysanthemums cut back in July are budding for their autumn show. As you harvest your dill, parsley and fennel, be on the lookout for butterfly caterpillars. Make sure to leave some plant to sustain them until they go into the pupal stage. Summer vegetable such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and bush beans should be producing a bountiful array of freshness for our summer meals. August is the last month for an opportunity to direct sow or transplant a second planting of lettuce, kale, beets, spinach, carrots, peas, dill, basil and cilantro. August is also the traditional time to preserve your summer harvest. Be aware that canning procedures have changed since grandmom taught your mother. I was surprised to find however that many of the practices that I learned from my mother were no longer considered safe. The Penn State Cooperative Extension Home Food Preservation website covers all types of food preservation, most asked questions and answers, location of canning and preserving seminars, reviews of typical tools used in the preservation process and the subject of pesticides. http://extension. psu.edu/food/preservation If you do not have your own vegetable garden, find your local Bucks County farms and farmer’s markets in the newly published “Fresh from Bucks County Farms”. Call the extension office for a free copy 215-345-3283. Q: I compost my morning-produced coffee grounds. Since the grounds are brown, should they be added as a ‘brown’ layer? A: Effective composting requires a good mixture of ‘brown’ and ‘green’ layers. Even though coffee grounds are brown, they should be added to your compost with other kitchen scraps as a ‘green’ layer. What is composted as ‘brown’ or ‘green’ is determined by their carbon to nitrogen ratio. Scott Guiser (Penn State Horticulture Educator, Retired) says “You may know that we look at the C:N ratio (the ratio of Carbon to Nitrogen) when composting in an attempt to create an ideal ratio that facilitates the decomposition process. We called stuff that has a C:N ratio of 30:1 or lower GREEN STUFF. And stuff with higher
than 30:1 C:N ratios BROWN STUFF. The target ratio for the mix is about 30:1. Again, I refer you to this table from Cornell University On-Farm Composting Handbook for C:N ratios of lots of stuff.* *For the entire article by Scott on the subject of composting coffee grounds: http:// buckscountymastergardeners.blogspot.com/ Q: I want to attract butterflies to my garden. Should I get a butterfly bush? A: Buddleia, also known as butterfly bush, will provide attractive nectar for adult butterflies; however, not one species of butterfly in North America can use Buddleia as a larval (caterpillar) host plant (Douglas W. Tallamy ‘Bringing Nature Home’). If you want to both attract butterflies and have them reproduce and flourish in your garden a better choice would be to plant both nectar and host plants. Adult butterflies enjoy nectar from a variety of annuals such as Lantana, Marigold (Tagetes spp.) and Zinnias, and perennials such as Asters, Beebalm (Monarda), Blazing Star (Liatris), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberose), Cosmos, Goldenrod (Solidago), Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum), Phlox and Purple Coneflower (Echinacea). Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars need host plants such as Dill, Parsley and Fennel (Black Swallowtail), Milkweed (Asclepias) (Monarch), Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) (Spicebush Swallowtail), and Violets (Fritillaries) for food. Penn State Cooperative Extension has an excellent Publication called ‘Gardening for Butterflies’, http://goo.gl/ h1y0or Don’t forget to check out the “Ask a Master Gardener” Booth and Children’s Activity area in Building #2 at the 68th Middletown Grange Fair, August 17th thru August 21st. For hours and complete info: middletowngrangefair.org. Our 2016 Home Gardening Hotline is back 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!
Entrepreneurship not the American Dream, It’s an American Reality BY NATALIA OLSON-URTECHO SBA REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR On Independence Day, Americans of every (star and) stripe came together in their own way to celebrate the 240th birthday of our great nation. Some attended fireworks shows, some grilled out with their families and friends, while others made their way down crowded highways to beach and mountain. Still others put on their work clothes and continued chasing their piece of the American dream – be it punching a clock or running their own business. Amongst all of those in every category are millions of immigrants who came to the United States because they know this is the land of “Anything is possible.” This is the land of the immigrant’s dream – we are a country of immigrants after all… people who have come seeking a better life in the land of opportunity. We at the U.S. Small Business Administration know that dream, and every day we work to make it reality for all. Across the United States, immigrants are starting and building successful businesses that create good American jobs and promote our country’s economic growth. These businesses form the fabric of our communities, and are part of our uniquely American heritage. According to Time Magazine, immigrants to the U.S. are twice as likely to become entrepreneurs, and 44 percent of new tech startups in Silicon Valley had at least one immigrant founder: Google’s Sergey Brin, eBay’s Pierre Omidyar, and Tesla Motors’ Elon Musk are each serial entrepreneurs who founded companies worth tens or hundreds of billions of dollars and employ tens of thousands.
Immigrants, or their children, also founded more than 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies, which collectively employ over 10 million people and generate annual revenue of $4.2 trillion. Right here in Eastern Pennsylvania, immigrant-owned businesses like Magnum Group, Inc. operated by Vivian R. Isaak, President, are fostering vitality, creativity and diversity in our entrepreneurial ecosystem. The firm will be celebrating its 25th year in business this year, clearly proof of its staying power. Magnum taps into a global network of over 2,500 translators, language specialists and subject matter experts – all highly vetted and credentialed – to produce translations and multimedia content. Growing up in Argentina, Isaak dreamed of one day living in America. She made her way to Europe and eventually the United States, where she achieved her dream by starting a full-service multilingual communications company and becoming a U.S. Citizen. Today, from its Philadelphia headquarters, and with a presence in more than 30 countries, Magnum Group offers complete solutions to global organizations in the commercial and public sectors. The firm celebrates its 25th year in business this year, clearly proof of its staying power. Magnum taps into a global network of over 2,500 translators, language specialists and subject matter experts – all highly vetted and credentialed – to produce translations and multimedia content. Vivian R. Isaak is just one success story that goes to show that the “Dream” isn’t just a dream, it’s an achievable goal. We at the Small Business Administration can help you reach those goals.
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John Rivers VFW Post 11322 Update The VFWs new program year is upon us. For students in grades 6-8 the program is called the Patriots Pen which is a written essay. For those in grades 9-12 the program is called the Voice of Democracy. This essay is done on a CD. These two programs will give students a chance to win a monetary donation towards college. If there is teacher that someone would like to be recognized for their outstanding work the VFW has a program to recognize their efforts. For those in career fields called our first responders the VFW acknowledges them with programs pertaining to their specialties. If interested in nominating someone call us. For more information call 267-992-4973 or 215-5259-0500. If no one answers please leave a detailed message Over the last few months the John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 has done programs to get the community involved. In May we held a program called “Remembrance Day.” Members of the post did this so people in the community could come on out and remember a loved one that passed away. Thank you to those business that supported this program and other fundraisers we had over the summer so far. With support of the community and our sponsors our annual bingo with Christ E. Lutheran Church was a big success. After our July meeting we had an Ice Cream Social to recognize those youth that help support the John Rivers VFW and the John Rivers Veterans Center. At the Ice Cream Social Alexandria Tantorno was presented a certificate for being the post
”Junior Poppy Queen.” The John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 made various donations to non-profit groups. Some of the organizations that we made donations to were 4 H-Beef Club, Sports for Special Kids and to a Fire Company. The Quakertown Senior High recognizes students with various awards. This post made a donation called the “Private John Rivers Memorial Award.” The recipient of this year’s award was Jacob Bovard. Jacob was accepted to the Air force Academy. With the support of the Community Poppy donations in May we were able to make sure some Veterans had a place to stay. We were also able to provide some Veterans with the support of food. Our mission is “Veterans Helping Veterans.” The posts new officers were sworn in the July Meeting. I am pleased to say I am the Commander of this Veterans of Foreign Wars post once again. Some of the posts next fundraisers will be a flag fundraiser on August 20 @ Landis Supermarket in Perkasie. On September 14 from 3-9@ Eco Domani in Coopersburg and @ Tractor Supply on the 24th. If interested in joining the VFW or becoming a member or our support team call the number above. If interested in making a donation please send the check to John Rivers VFW 41 Belmont Ave. Quakertown, Pa. 18951 Commander Paul Gerhart, Jr. “God Bless America.”
Did you know? Of veterans born in the United States, 6.6 percent were born in Pennsylvania, the third-highest percentage in the country.
Green Joins QNB Bank as VP of Commercial Lending
Marti Green has accepted the position of VP/Commercial Lending at QNB Bank. Marti is responsible for developing commercial loan business customers while analyzing and structuring new commercial loan transactions. Aside from managing a portfolio of commercial loan officers, she is in charge of cross-selling other Bank products and services to commercial customers. Marti has been in banking for 29 years. In her previous role at National Penn Bank, Marti served as Vice President of Commercial Lending. She attended Slippery Rock University where she earned a BA in Secondary Education. Marti went on to earn an MBA in Finance from Saint Joseph’s University. Marti lives in Horsham with her family. She remains very active in her community where she serves as Director on the Board of the Greater Horsham Chamber of Commerce. She also serves as Treasurer on the Board and is a member of the Rotary Club of Horsham. In addition, Marti is the Treasurer on the Board of the Ocean Park Avenue Condominium Association.
Are there Coincidences?
I read a daily affirmation by Mike Dooley called TUT which means thoughts become things. The other day the quote was, “It is impossible to be afraid when you dwell in truth…” It was exactly what I needed to hear. When we know the truth about what is going on than we do not need to be afraid of what the outcome might be or how we need to deal with whatever is going on in our lives. I have said this many times in my writings that I do not believe in coincidences when it comes to things in our life that we may be working on. I believe in most cases that everything happens for a reason. There are times when everything aligns up just the way it is supposed to. People show up in your life, signs all of a sudden appear that are exactly what you need to read, that phone call you have been waiting for….. Even when things appear to be a coincidence I believe that there is some other message or reason that it is happening that has nothing to do with the situation. I am not sure if that made sense or not... You know the saying about being in the wrong place at the right time, it is like that… Unfortunately, not all of us want to see these as signs or messages in our life. Because that would mean we might have to take a look at something in our life that may be uncomfortable for us. Facing our fears is never easy, however when we truly know the truth about how we feel and the specific situation than we are more willing and able to address the problem. Most of my clients recognize that things are happening in their life and they do not always know why. When we start talking about what is happening in their daily life and when a specific event shows up in their life, in most cases we are able to figure out the WHY. The reality is most of us know but
I know for me sometimes when I am talking about it out loud with a close friend of mine, I am usually able to put it together relatively quickly unless there could be more than one meaning behind the coincidence. In some cases, there might be, because sometimes the lesson let’s say might not be for us it might be for other the person involved in our coincidence. I hope this makes sense. So in the beginning I mentioned TUT because of how powerful I believe his affirmations are and how often they apply to my life or one of my client’s life situations. When you think about it in some circumstances we can create what is going to happen in our life. If we are positive and trusting depending upon the situation the outcome will be rewarding. I know from personal experience that when I am shifting my thoughts in a more positive and balanced way what I am looking for usually happens. This does not mean that I can necessarily control the outcome of a specific situation but if my focus is always on its improvement and resolution than it has a greater chance of becoming reality. I can’t make a drug addict stop being a drug addict however, I can create a safe environment that provides support and encouragement to change addictive thinking. Ultimately we are only responsible for ourselves not others; however, we can lead some to have what we have and want when they are ready. As long as we trust in ourselves and are not afraid to be more and better… than what we want will eventually happen or we will just let go of the things we cannot control because they are bigger than us and our thoughts. Remember it takes two to tango!! 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.
Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local. Renaissance Faire to Benefit Wrightstown Library
This year’s faire will again feature its olde favorites such as jousting knights, flying birds of prey, firebreathers, aerialists, and Living Literature while hosting historical shire events and demonstrations. On September 17 and 18, more than 30 acts will grace the fairegrounds at Middletown Grange and provide continuous entertainment and exhibits fill the 8 stages, and faireways, that have become so profitable and reknowned that this year, rumors have it that the Saxons may be invading the grounds to pursue the riches. We are sure that the power of the cause led by prices of a mere $5 a student and all riches earmarked for charity, that the village glen will not only rejoice an intriguing new guests but band together for an even more profitable and glorious year in which overcome the initial plans of their new “guests.” But how, you must come and see. Although most would be amazed at the feature offerings of this one weekend faire that boasts, flying birds of prey, jousting, trebuchet launching, and fire-breathing all which occur twice daily, and supplement its,
annual Original storyline Living Literature performed by Period Productions, the most impressive compliment is that all of these performances are offered at a pittance of $5 a student, Adults are only a wee bit more ($10), and under 5 are FREE. Best of all proceeds benefit the local library. One would be remiss of course, not to mention to many other fine performances offered through its archery shows, living chess, live steele, public punishment, celtic dance, mystical east, puppet shows, story-telling, and lyric stage, which all not only offer ongoing entertainment through-out the day, but also the faire’s hallmark of entertainment—incredible interactive shows followed by free lessons and interactions with performers one on one. A moment of Fun and Fantasy will always be but a step away. As the faire has even scheduled its entertainment so that as patrons walk between shows they can gaze at the Aerialists flying every hour. The weekend merriment does not end there as actors interact along all the faireways as visitors explore the fine artisans and guild work offered for
sale. Patrons are treated to blacksmiths, spinners, weavers, and woodworkers along artisans rowe as they head toward our Living History pavilion featuring multiple SCA shires. Interactive activities for visitors will fill the day as each performer is accustomed to visiting and guiding patrons in their craft. Patrons will spin, weave, juggle, dance, and learn to play music in addition to the many lessons at the renaissance School of Fine Arts, Living History pavilion, and Kids Kingdom interactive playland. It is here where we not only see have to play chess with actors as well as chess pieces that stand 3 feet tall, but also if they so dare, participate in the kinds Quest, they too can become part of the show at the closing ceremonies…yes they can be part of the joust show. Wee ones, or those young at heart, are never far from entertainment. As the faire is criss-crossed with a variety of activities and games, such as free crafts and loaner garb, medieval games, games of skill, child knighting, Merlin’s Mystical World of Inflatables,
pony rides, carriage rides, fight-a-knight, lady’s Penny’s, and a huge interactive play area that allows them to recreate all aspects of the faire in a family friendly environment. Games olde and new fill the grounds, ratapult, throwing fits, castleplunk, chickenshot into a pot, Jacobs ladder, thrown weapons, and more. But the animals lovers are not left out, with pony rides, carriages and a royal petting zoo stretched across the faire. This year there will be a wealth of new running games run by the Village Library of Wrightstown’s children’s programming staff, Lady Penny and Lady Pacita and as well as dozens of teen volunteers. There will be dragon sized games of various sorts, from dominos and jenga to draughts and snakes and ladders. There will also be running games, pirate obstacle course, and disappearing pirate island of gold. In the end, it does not matter who wins, as the true is sportsmanship, respect, and fun that is had by all.
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • August 2016