Upper Bucks Free Press • February 2020

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • February 2020

January 31

What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?

Business Card Exchange in conjunction with UB Chamber of Commerce 11am-1pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt (entrance #1), 201 Station Rd. Gift Basket drawing!! Mbrs/free, Non-mbrs/$15. Register at ubcc.org Red Cross Blood Drive 9:30am-2:30pm at Pennridge Community Ctr, Rtes 113 & 152, Silverdale. Appointments 800-733-2767 or RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code “Silverdale”

February 1 Groundhog Storytime 10:30am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Stories & songs!

Best for ages 3-5, all welcome! 215 257-9718 Public Auction tailgate style 1pm at Silver Creek Social Club, 2943 Rte 212, Hellertown.

FMI: 484-886-2811.

Ham Dinner 3:30pm-6:30pm or sold out. $9/adults, $5/kids 5-12, free under 5.

Take-out available. Zion Lutheran, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill. FMI: 215-538-7911 day of.

Soup Day 11am-2pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. Sandwiches & hotdogs also available. FMI: 215-249-3740. Call only on Soup Day to order quarts.

February 2

Groundhog Day Breakfast 8am-12:30pm at Springtown Firehouse, 3010 Rte 212, Springtown.

Adults/$7.50, Ages 5-8/$4.50, free age 4 & under.

‘Out of Hibernation’ 2pm nature walk at Peace Valley Nature Ctr in Doylestown. No fee, no pre-registration. FMI: 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org

February 4 Mohegan Sun Casino Trip for March 20 w/Eastern Upper Bucks Seniors. PAYMENT is due TODAY! FMI: Jim 610-847-2305 or 610-847-8178.

February 5 Wednesday Walkabouts 1:30pm at Peace Valley Nature Ctr in Doylestown. Join us as we discover nature. No dogs! Call if bad weather, 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org

February 6 Maker Zone: Ozobots 6pm-7:30pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Best for ages 6-12. FMI: 215-257-9718

February 9

Breakfast 8am-12:30pm at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/ages 6-10.

215-536-7226.

Breakfast 7:30am-12noon at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co, 1716 Firehouse Ln. $8/ adults, $4/age 5-10, free/0-4. Re-orders/$3, To-go/$9. FMI: 610-982-5710.

“Evening of Song” w/Lauren Lehman, 5pm Dinner, 6pm Music at Richland Friends Meeting, Main St & Park Ave, Quakertown.

All welcome! Free will offering. (Snow date Feb 23). 215-538-7555 richlandquakers.org.

11th Annual Groundhog Lodge 1:30pm3:30pm at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr. (r/d Feb 16) Cost/$7 per child. Crafts, activities, goodies. Learn about the PA Dutch.

Info/registration: Alyssa 215-679-3103 or alyssa@schwenkfelder.com Cash Bingo 1pm (open 12noon) at Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Ctr, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. 20 games/$15, plus specials extra.

Lunch available to buy. FMI: 610-847-8178

February 10 “Changes to Voting in 2020” speaker: Jean Weston. AARP Meeting 12:45pm at UB Senior Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-3066.

February 12 Wednesday Walkabouts 1:30pm at Peace Valley Nature Ctr in Doylestown. Join us as we discover nature. No dogs! Call if bad weather, 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org

February 13 Maker Zone: Rigamajig 6pm-7:30pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Best for ages 6-12. FMI: 215-257-9718 Kids’ Yoga 10am-11am at Peace Valley Nature Ctr in Doylestown. (free, $5 donation appreciated) Join Yalla Yoga & kids 2-6 for fun poses, breathing, songs, etc. Adults welcome to participate or observe. FMI: peacevalleynaturecenter.org

February 14

Valentine’s Day School’s OUT: Rock & Rhyme w/Mr. Jon (Parents’ Choice Award-winning musician) 3:30pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Bring the whole family! 215 257-9718

Chinese New Year Luncheon 11:30am at Pennridge Community Ctr, Rtes 113 & 152, Silverdale. Professional chef, 50/50 raffle & cash bingo. Reserve & pay by Feb 7. Mbrs/$7, Non-mbrs/$10.

Friday Storytime 10am-11am for 4 to 5 yr olds at Quakertown Christian School, 50 E Paletown Rd, Quakertown. Snack is provided.

Register: 215-536-6970 x508.

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All-U-Can-Eat Roast Beef Dinner Buffet w/Salad Bar 4pm-7pm or sold out at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, 9150 Spinnerstown Rd, Spinnerstown. $12/adults, $5/ages 4-12, free/0-3. FMI: 215-679-7710 or 267-374-0590.

February 17

President’s Day ‘Healthy Hearts’ 10am Learn healthy tips, discuss alcohol use, exercise, & smoking/vaping cessation at Generations of Indian Valley, 259 N Second St, Souderton. Register for this free program at 215-723-5841.

February 19

Wednesday Walkabouts 1:30pm at Peace Valley Nature Ctr in Doylestown. Join us as we discover nature. No dogs! Call if bad weather, 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org

February 22

‘D-Day’ event sponsored by Frank & Lynette Pfeiffer, 2pm at John Rivers VFW, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown. Light snacks to follow. FMI: 267-992-4973.

Let’s Play School Storytime: Put IT Together! 10:30am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, & themed activities. Best for ages 3-5, all ages welcome! 215 257-9718 11th Annual POQ Bowling Extravaganza 9 Pin No-Tap Tournament 9:30pm-11:30pm at Earl Bowl Lanes, Quakertown. Bowling, prizes, DJ. $125/team. Snacks/beverages sold.

FMI & Register: prideofquakertown.org Valentine Dinner/Comedy Shows 3pm & 7pm at McCooles in Quakertown. Enjoy 5 different comedians during a 3-hr show. Comedy only/$30, Dinner (McCooles or Spinnerstown Hotel)& Show/$50. FMI: 610-346-9663, alyouth.org

February 24

Let’s Play School Storytime: Put IT Together! 6:30pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, & themed activities. Best for ages 3-5, all ages welcome! 215 257-9718

Yoga Storytime w/Jess 10:15am-11am at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave. Bring water, comfy clothes & a towel or mat. Best for ages 4-6, all ages welcome. 215 257-9718 Pancake Supper 5pm-7:30pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 560 S Main St, Quakertown.

Open to the public, free will offering.

215-536-3040 Wednesday Walkabouts 1:30pm at Peace Valley Nature Ctr in Doylestown. Join us as we discover nature. No dogs! Call if bad weather, 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org Ash Wednesday Service 12noon at Emmanuel Episcopal, 560 S Main St, Quakertown. FMI: 215-536-3040.

February 28

Quizzo Night 7pm at the Indian Valley Library in Telford. Trivia will cover Presidents, Leap Day, & the Oscars. Sign up your team or yourself at 215-723-9109.

Deadline for High School Poster Contest for Bucks County seniors to enter. Theme is ‘What Voting Means to Me.’ $500 prize. League of Women Voters Rules/entry form lwvbucks.org

March 1

American Girl Tea Time (Kit Kitteridge 1934) 1:30pm-2:30pm at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr in Pennsburg. Boys & girls are both welcome ($3/per child w/ adult) Register: Alyssa 215-679-3103 or alyssa@schwenkfelder.com

March 7

Spring Craft/Vendor Show 10am-3pm at Benner Hall, 1260 Cherry Rd, Richlandtown.

Interested vendors call Lisa Green at 215-536-4972 Soup Day 11am-2pm at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. Sandwiches & hotdogs also available. FMI: 215-249-3740. Call only on Soup Day to order quarts.

March 8

Designer Bag Bingo Benefit 1pm (open 12noon) Also raffles & Chinese Auction at Upper Bucks Senior Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. $25/adv, $30/door. Food available. Tkts: mrupert55@hotmail.com or 215-536-6649.

March 14

Rummage Sale, Used Books, Soup & Chili (sold by the quart), Bake Sale at Chalfont Fire Co Aux, 301 N Main St, Chalfont. FMI: 215-822-2251

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The Pennridge Chamber of Commerce and the Sellersville Borough presents the 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celtic Festival on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The day will begin at 11:00am with a parade from Pennridge South Middle School on 5th Street Perkasie. The route will be 5th Street to Church Street in Sellersville going left on Main Street in Sellersville to the Sellersville Fire Company Picnic Grove in the rear of the property. The Silent Grand Marshall will be in memory of Congressman (Ret.) Mike Fitzpatrick, who was a special friend to the Pennridge Community. Many community groups, businesses, a wide variety of vendors and organizations will participate in this funfilled event.

To register to be in the Parade, please email: pennridgecc@pennridge.com or call the Chamber at 215-257-5390. To register for a Food or Craft Vendor booth, visit www.perkasierec.com or call the Chamber.

At the Sellersville Picnic Grove there will be a music stage with Irish music all afternoon featuring, There will be our normal activities at the festival this year. A Celtic Kids Corner with Celtic themed crafts and games, an amateur Soda Bread Bake Off, Kilt contest, Irish Dancing to name a few. The Celtic Festival will be a good time for the whole family. It will include food, vendors, and a beer tent sponsored by RE/MAX 440 and hosted by J.T. Bankers serving craft beer from the Proper Brewing Company of Quakertown.

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Keeping Warm

My Papaw (that’s my human mom’s dad) would have been 95 on February 17. I am writing this in January. He just had surgery at Tower Health’s Pottstown Hospital for a stomach problem that blocked his food from leaving his body. They were worried about doing that big of a surgery on someone that old but the only alternative was liquids the rest of his life through a special tube. My Papaw wanted to lead a normal life to the end so he wanted to have them try to fix him. Our family is glad that the surgeons at Tower Health did not write off his chance for a normal life just because of his age. They knew it was risky on someone his age but they cared about the desires of the patient. Thank you for your excellent care.

Surgery went well but Papaw chose to cross the rainbow bridge instead of staying here. We will miss him. One thing Tower Health needs to work on is allowing Therapy dogs in to visit the patients. I was not allowed to go see him so I am hoping they will work on that policy.

Hopefully next month’s column is more cheer-

As I carried wood off the front porch to place alongside our fireplace on the raised stone hearth, I thought of the nights of flannel shirts and sweaters back in the day.

The farmhouse just outside Richlandtown where I was born had a black stove in the living room with the non-insulated stovepipe running up to the roof through the upstairs bedroom and attic. This very heavy stove was brick lined on the inside and burned coal.

Throughout the day my mother would “tend” to the stove and before bed my dad would load up the coal for the night. We frequently had to Rake the ashes with the little crank towards the bottom and take the ashes out to the lane in the “Coal Shuttle.” We had additional heat in the kitchen from the wood stove that was used periodically for cooking as my mom had a kerosene stove with 4 burners and an oven for the main cooking. This stove had a side tank with a container that held a few gallons of kerosene that had to be taken outside to be filled frequently. Many folks my age doesn’t think of the very primitive heat we had. Obviously these farmhouses of stone or log were not very well insulated and on very cold nights the flannel shirts and sweaters were added. Do you remember the times when the “Damper” was left on and sometimes the stovepipe would have a glow near the stove from the heat?

The room where the stovepipe went through on the second floor had a little amount of heat radiating off the pipe. The other rooms were heated from the open door of the small spiral staircase coming up from the first floor.

Flannel night cloths were a must and when it was really cold long underwear was added.

In the morning you would awaken to frosted breath and you could not see out the INSIDE ice covered windows. You made sure that your clean underwear and cloths were placed close by the night before for a quick change from nightwear to the cloths for school today.

My mother would make our beds later on after we went to school and layout our cloths for the next day. Those evenings of sleeping under heaped up sheets and quilts and breathing in that cool air are pleasant memories of comfort I will never forget or regret being a part of.

After the evening meal we would all center around in the living room to listen to the spe-

cial radio programs that I told about in a past article. That is, if we had all our homework finished. If not we would be in the kitchen under the wall light at the kitchen table doing our homework and then join the family. Some evenings my dad would take us to choir practice, church activities, or scouts. Other than that this was family time. My dad was a reader and this trait wore off on a few of us kids.

So we would sit on the sofa near the floor lamp to read while the others listened to radio.

Fast-forward 60-70 years. I am bringing in the firewood on this cold evening, not as a main heat source, but as fire in our stone fireplace to add an extra warmth and glow to this room as we watch “Oak Island” to see what they have recently found in their diggings.

The hot air furnace with the programmable thermostat will take care of all the labor connected with our heat source. Later on I will go out to the kitchen to do some reading and have my Auxiliary heater on during my stay because the kitchen will be cooler this cold windy evening as it is on the Northwest side of the house. This Eden Pure heater is also controlled by a hand held device.

Thinking back to those days of my early youth, I can imagine the youth of this day reading what I wrote, that they would think Abe Lincoln was our neighbor! We were at that time of extreme changes that would start taking place after WWII. Although the heating was still somewhat primitive, it was still better than the early Americans just having a big inefficient fireplace to keep the whole house warm.

My wife and I just talked about that scenario and how cold it would be heating our country home with the fireplace alone. Today’s huge homes are well heated, well insulated, and the people can control the heat from their car on the way home. In this wonderful change in our lives there is no scurrying to quickly get under the covers in a cold bedroom or seeing you breath fly in the morning. Regretfully the pace of life has changed and many of the folks who have are “Taken-for-granted” comforts do not share that other subject that the lack of heat in all the house created “Family Time.”

If back then I had a choice of the wonderful heat we have today but would have to give up those moments I remember of family time, I would tell the person, “Give me an extra shirt or sweater it is going to be cold in here!”

Dick Helm is a regular contributor.

He can be reached at rbh9@verizon.net

How Buyers Can Win by Downsizing in 2020

ful. The picture is of me visiting Papaw in the VA home.

Home values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity in your home.

Here’s some more good news: mortgage rates are expected to remain low throughout 2020 at an average of 3.8% for a 30-year fixed-rate loan.

The combination of leveraging your growing equity and capitalizing on low rates could make a big difference in your housing plans this year.

How to Use Your Home Equity For move-up buyers, the typical pattern for building financial stability and wealth through homeownership works this way: you buy a house and gain equity over several years of mortgage payments and price appreciation.

You then take that equity from the sale of your house to make a down payment on your next home and repeat the process.

For homeowners ready to downsize, home equity can work in a slightly different way.

What you choose to do depends in part upon your goals.

According to HousingWire.com, for some, the desire to downsize may be related to retirement plans or children aging out of the home. Others may be choosing to live in a smaller home to save money or simplify their lifestyle in a space that’s easier to clean and declutter. The reasons can vary greatly and by generation.

Those who choose to put their equity toward a new home have the opportunity to make a substantial down payment or maybe even to buy their next home in cash. This is incredibly valuable if your goal is to have a minimal mortgage payment or none at all.

A local real estate professional can help you evaluate your equity and how to use it wisely.

If you’re planning to downsize, keep in mind that home prices are anticipated to continue rising in 2020, which could influence your choices.

The Impact of Low Mortgage Rates Low mortgage rates can offset price hikes, so locking in while rates are low will be key.

For many downsizing homeowners, a loan with a shorter term is ideal, so the balance can be reduced more quickly.

Interest rates on 10, 15, and 20-year loans are lower than the rates on a 30-year fixedrate loan. If you’re downsizing your housing costs, you may prefer a shorter-term loan to pay off your home faster. This way, you can save thousands in interest payments over time.

Bottom Line If you’re planning a transition into a smaller home, the twin trends of low mortgage rates and rising home equity can kickstart or boost your plans, especially if you’re anticipating retirement soon or just want to live in a smaller home that’s easier to maintain. Let’s get together today to explore your options.

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

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Antique Gifts for Valentine’s Day

BY DR. LORI VERDERAME Valentine’s Day honors the Christian martyr, St. Valentine as well as the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Together these two famous love figures have shown us mere mortals all about the ways of love. St. Valentine’s feast day, February 14, is highlighted with the gifting of flowers, sharing symbols of love, and sending romantic cards to loved ones. While St. Valentine presented the flowers from his garden to young lovers in an effort to promote the Catholic sacrament of matrimony, his February holiday has sparked the gifts old and new. Here are some antique gifts that will warm up your Valentine’s day.

Valentine Cards. These small tokens are exchanged between childhood friends and starcrossed lovers alike. Examples from the early 1900s come in the form of post cards and are worth $5-$10. Vintage examples from the World War II era range in value from $10$20 depending on condition, market, artist, and sentimental message.

Love seats and settees. While the Victorians introduced us to the rules and regulations of courting one’s lover, they also made seating furniture very cozy.

The widespread use of love seats for two and settees was a Victorian stable in the world of antique furniture. Eastlake furniture named for Charles Eastlake, a British designer, was known for comfortable tufted seats and backs on love seats and intertwined courting seats featuring two chairs fused together with a bar in between the two seated lovers in walnut and upholstery fabric. Courting lamps. The Victorians gave us restrictions on courtship in the form of the courting lamp. The courting lamp had graduated markings on the glass to indicate minutes. The marks showed the amount of time left before the fuel source expired and your lover must be on his way home.

Today, these rare Valentine’s keepsakes are worth $50-$150.

Candy. Russell Stover, Godiva, and Whitman candy in their characteristic em-

bossed cardboard or lithographed tin boxes on a living room coffee table spoke volumes about this popular winter holiday. Once these delicious chocolates were devoured, the candy boxes were saved through the years. Today, candy boxes in the shape of hearts command $3 each at antique shops. Candy containers.

Glass candy containers from the early 1900s came in all shapes and sizes. They are found in the form of animals, people, toys, and even historic buildings like the Philadelphia City Hall, U. S. Capital Building, and The White House. They are widely collected and range in value from $50 to $250. Chocolate molds.

Chocolate molds are very popular, particularly on the day when an abundance of chocolate is consumed. Wooden and cast metal chocolate molds which date back to the late 19th Century are the most sought-after examples for collectors. But, be aware love isn’t cheap and these chocolate molds are expensive with values from $500 and $2000 for the finest examples.

If you are going out on the town with your honey, then you’ve got to look good.

Vintage couture. Winter hats from that bygone night on the town in celebration of Valentine’s Day are all the rage. Look for period hats of faux fur and leather gloves with fanciful detailing at thrift shops. You will have to save your pennies to buy some of these name brand pieces ranging in value from $250 to $400 each. Jewelry. There is nothing quite like getting a piece of fine jewelry featuring gold, silver, or platinum with gemstones from your sweetheart. Costume jewelry is another popular Valentine’s gift by designers Weiss, Trifari, Coro, Monet, Maravella, Renoir, etc.

The pieces are well made, low quality yet durable stones, and high-end period designs. A Valentine card or diamond bracelet are both fine ways to say I love you.

Dr. Lori Verderame is the award-winning Ph.D. antiques appraiser on History channel’s #1 hit show, The Curse of Oak Island and weekdays on the Doctor and the Diva. Dr. Lori presents her Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show to audiences nationwide. Visit www.DrLoriV. com/events or call (888) 431-1010.

The Process of Creating a Will

BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. Having a properly drafted will is absolutely necessary. As I have said time and time before, if you own any property, you should have a will. If you own a business or have minor children, you NEED a will. A will allows you to determine what happens to your property after you die. This is a right that every citizen has, yet for some reason a large number of us fail to exercise it. So what is the process for setting up a will?

The first thing to determine is what property you own and who you want to inherit that property. You can be as specific or general as you want when determining this. You can expressly lay out certain individual pieces of property that you own and who you want to inherit them, i.e. “I give my guitar to my friend Steve Smith and I give my coin collection to my daughter Nancy Jones.” You can also simply divide your estate into shares and give shares to whom you wish. Keep in mind, that if you own all or part of a business, then your business ownership interest(s) should be addressed in your will, unless you have already implemented a business succession plan via separate documents.

Next you will need to pick the person you want to serve as the Executor of your estate.

This is the person legally responsible for winding up your affairs and making sure all the filings with the court and applicable taxing authorities are done on time and correctly.

This person will also distribute the estate assets to beneficiaries and pay the outstanding debts of the estate. Ideally this person should be

trustworthy and organized. It is not uncommon for an Executor to also be a beneficiary of the estate. I always advise clients to name an alternate Executor, just to be on the safe side.

If you have minor children (under the age of 18), you can use your will to determine who will raise them and handle their finances in the event that you pass away before they reach the age of 18. If you do not address this in your will, then you run the risk of letting a court determine who will raise your children.

Once you have addressed the previously mentioned concerns, the next step is to properly execute the will. A will that is not properly executed can render the document meaningless or potentially leave your estate vulnerable to will challenges from a disgruntled family member. The laws of each state vary for the requirements of will execution, so speak with an attorney in your state regarding this point.

After your will has been properly executed, put it somewhere safe, and let your executor(s) know where it is located.

If you need to have a will drafted or amended, sit down with an experienced estate planning attorney who can guide you through the process, and draft around any issues your or your estate may encounter down the road.

Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 101A, in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He specializes in estate planning & administration, family law, business law and real estate law.

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

Members of Boy Scout Troop 185, sponsored by St. Isidore Church, met with State Rep. Craig Staats recently to discuss several topics, such as how we can demonstrate good citizenship in our community.

This was in preparation for their First Class Rank Advancement badge. submitted photo

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Robert McGahan, age 73 years, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Robert was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, February 13, 1946, son of the late Edward J. and the late Constance (Curinga) McGahan. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict until his Honorable Discharge. Robert married the late Stephanie Y. Dollman on November 16, 1972 in Doylestown, PA. Robert was a Custom Home Builder until his retirement.

Robert is survived by two daughters, Jennifer L. Haas of Quakertown, PA and Rebecca (wife of Matthew) Schmidt of Greencastle, PA and 3 grandchildren (Devon A. Schmidt, Natalie M. Schmidt and Lukas R. Schmidt). He is also survived by two brothers, Edward McGahan Jr. and William McGahan and one sister Donna Mari.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Stephanie McGahan who passed away January 30, 2016 and one daughter Shelley L. McGahan.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family. The family has entrusted Mr. McGahan’s care to KelsoCornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kelso-corneliusfuneralhome.com.

Paula Jeanne Fraioli, 55, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away on December 31, 2019.

Paula was born January 7, 1964 in Boston and raised in Newton, Massachusetts.

She was the daughter of Jacqueline (Jackie) Murphy and the stepdaughter of Dr. Patrick M. Murphy, both of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Paula was predeceased by her father Leonard F. Fraioli, her maternal grandmother Rita E. Kassinger, and her aunt Vivian Goldwasser.

She leaves behind her sister Caroline and her niece Samantha, both in California, and her Newton family of cousins and extended Goldwassers also in Newton.

A gathering of remembrance will be planned

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for later this Spring. Committal services will be private following Paula’s request.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a Woman’s Place, PO Box 299, Doylestown, PA 18901, are appreciated. Please note Paula Fraioli or Jackie Murphy in memo line.

John Joseph Deily, Jr., age 77, died January 1, 2020, at Belle Haven Healthcare and Rehab Center, Quakertown.

Born Mar. 1, 1942 in Quakertown, son of the late John J., Sr., and Hilda Mae (Hafler) Deily, and the beloved husband of Ruth A. (Bearn) Deily, to whom he was married 51 years at the time of his passing.

Retired from Greene Tweed & Co., in Kulpsville.

Survived by: son David Deily; daughter Susan Hoffman (husband David); brother Bill Deily; and sister Linda Niemenski.

Services were at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown.

Memorial contributions may be made in John’s honor to the Haycock Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, at 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951. www.NaugleFCS.com Dolores Diane (Murphy) Siegrist, age 81, died on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Joseph and Ella Elizabeth (Canning) Murphy, mom Midge Campbell, and the widow of the late Fred Siegrist.

Dolores is survived by: children Penny, Kathy and Scott; grandsons Shea and Antonio; siblings Joe (Joan); Nancy (Paul); Peggy; Bill (Dee); her dear friend Anna; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by: siblings Steven, Charles and Allison; son-in-law Walt; her brotherin-law Joe; and in-laws Harry and Kathryn Siegrist. Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service Ltd. 215-536-3343 www.NaugleFCS.com.

John S. Fox, 87, of Quakertown, passed into the loving arms of the Lord after a brief illness on January 2, 2020, in Bethlehem. He was the

husband of Joan M. (Hangey) Fox, and they had celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary last May. He was also the husband of the late Sarah Ann (Schlitz) Fox. Born in Telford, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Simmons) Fox. He was most recently employed by Giant Foods at the Quakertown Shopping Center.

Prior to this, John worked at Dixon Cast Products, Inc. in King of Prussia. Prior to that he was employed at the former American Olean Tile and the former Krupp Foundry, both of Quakertown.

He enjoyed flowers, gardening, feeding the birds, volunteering for the shoe box ministry, and doing puzzles.

John was a former member of the Sellersville American Legion. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran, having served on the USS Mount Olympus during the Korean War. He was a member of the Springfield Church of the Brethren in Coopersburg.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by three daughters, Margaret Theresa Novitsky, Susan Ann Fox, and Charmaine Bradley (David), three sons, Frank Urban Fox, Steve Benjamin Carper (Suzanne), and Richard David Carper (Kathy), a sister, Charmaine Scholl, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John was predeceased by one daughter, Linda Marie Fox, two sons, John Michael Fox and Lamar Scott Fox, and a brother, Frank Fox. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the church at the above address.

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

David D. Sheridan, 76, of Coopersburg formerly of Haycock Township, Langhorne, and Buckingham died January 4, 2020 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. He was the husband of Carol A. (Jenkins) Sheridan. They were married 48 years last June.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late John C. & Elsie (Dehaven) Sheridan.

He worked for a number of years at Reedman Corp. in Langhorne where he met his wife. He also worked for Fred Beans Ford and retired in 2013 after 22 years from Keystone Manufacturing in Macungie, PA where he served as Operations Manager.

Dave attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, PA. Dave loved sports especially the Eagles, Penn State Football, Lehigh University Basketball and the Iron Pigs Baseball where he and his wife has season tickets. He also was a fan of all types of auto racing from the old Langhorne Speedway to Maple Grove.

Dave also attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley.

He served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict as a Payroll Specialist at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter Pamela Knepper (David), two sisters Lois Dimmick & Linda Sheridan. He was predeceased by a son David S. and a brother Rev. J. Clayton Sheridan.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society Lehigh Valley Unit 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Richard Charles Henry, 87, of Quakertown died January 5, 2020 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown.

He was the husband of Helen U. (Hunsberger) Henry. They celebrated their 67th anniversary last March.

Born in Richland Township he was the son of the late Charles & Florence (Moyer) Henry.

He was a self employed painter before retiring. Prior to that he worked at Grand View Hospital in the Maintenance Department.

He enjoyed working and keeping busy, especially mowing the lawn.

Richard was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spinnerstown.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Richard W. Henry and a daughter Susan L. Henry.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church P.O. Box 120, Spinnerstown, PA 18968.

Mary E. Flack, 84, of Quakertown died January 5, 2020 in her home. She was the wife of Robert W. Flack. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 1, 2019. Born in Bristol, Rhode Island she was the daughter of the late John & Mary (Mello) Andrade. From 1990-1995 she was the owner/ operator of the former Curiosity Handcraft Shoppe. In the 1970’s she was employed in the customer service department of the former Hess’s Department Store in the Richland Mall. She was an oil painter and a member of the Bucks County Art League. She was also a member of the Upper Bucks Senior Center and enjoyed playing BINGO. She was a world traveler including traveling the three continents Africa, Asia and Europe and especially enjoyed her travels with her dear friend Janet Bracalente for equestrian shows. In addition to horses Mary loved all creatures great and small. She was also a member of the Upper Bucks Sertoma Club and Sertoma International and a former member of the Quakertown Community Singers. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown where she was active in the Women’s of St. Isidore’s, the church choir, a church lector and the parish center food bank. Mary was known as a selfless giver never looking to receive only to give.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children Joyce E. Flack (Mark Livingston), Robert W. Flack, II (Nancy), Patricia M. Parsons (Richard), Alison R. Schaffer (Scott), Michael P. Flack (Kelly), and Brian W. Flack (Rebekah). Ten grandchildren Krista, Jacqueline, Timothy, Christopher, Elizabeth, Adessa, Wesley, Scott, II, Anna, & Ethan, five great grandchildren Jayden, Gavin, Chase, Jon, & Mia. Two sisters Angela A. Burke and Elizabeth L. Usher (Richard), a brother Dr. John R. Andrade (Paula), and a sister in law June Andrade. Predeceased by a brother Gilbert Andrade and a brother in law James BurkeIn lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Upper Bucks Sertoma c/o John Mininger 2605 Allentown Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951 or to the Upper Bucks Senior Center P.O. Box 46 Quakertown, PA 18951.

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

Edith Lillian (Miller) Leister, 94, of Quakertown, died on January 6, 2020. Wife of the late Eugene W. Leister.

Surviving is her son, Timothy Leister, wife Joy of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughters, Christine Fox, husband Jay of Zionsville, and Patricia Eschbach, husband Steve of Harleysville; grandchildren, Brett (Valerie), Derek (Erin), Megan (Paul), Kevin, Felicity (Jeff), Harmony (James), and Kimberly; great grandchildren, Tyler, Alexis, Hayden, George, Henry, Jude, Ava, and Abram.

She was predeceased by one sister, Arlene Huber and one brother, James Miller.

Services were Monday January 20th, 2020, in Spinnerstown. Contributions to First United Church of Christ, 151 South 4th Street Quakertown, PA 18951.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service 215-536-3343. Condolences at www.nauglefcs.com.

Priscilla E. Kern, 76, of New Ringgold, PA formerly of Allentown and Quakertown died January 6, 2020 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. She was the companion of Wheaton “Wheaties” Reppert.

Born in East Rockhill Township, PA she was the daughter of the late Franklin Sell, Sr. & Catherine (Fox) Sell Tadley.

She was a clothing examiner at the former Grief Corp in Allentown before retirement.

Prior to that she worked for the former Spinlon of Quakertown. After retiring she enjoyed working in child care.

She enjoyed collecting figurines, shopping and BINGO. She was a former member of Quakertown United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two daughter Tina M. Kling (Dan) of Harleysville, Tiffany Brack of New Philadelphia, PA and a son William H. Brack, Jr. of New Ringgold. A brother Franklin “Jack” Sell (Barbara) of Emmaus, five sisters Catherine Erney (Ray) of Quakertown, Alice Palladino of Quakertown, Eileen Beer (Anthony) of Dewey, AZ, Bonnie Schirk (Alan) of New Ringgold, and Gladys Musselman (Lowell) of Silverdale.

Two grandsons Damon and Dominic (Melinda) and two granddaughters Kiera (Chris) and Kiandra.

She was predeceased by a sister Linda Sell Fox, a brother Larry Sell and a brother in law Vito Palladino.

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In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to CHOP 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104. (www.crstrunk.com)

Dale Frank Landes, age 57, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospice House of the VNA in Bethlehem, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 28, 1962, in Sellersville, he was the son of Eleanor (Weisel) and the late Alvin Landes, and the husband of Rosalie “Sally” (Lantaya) Landes, to whom he was married since April 6, 2010.

He was a 1980 graduate of Quakertown High School.

In addition to his wife and mother, Dale is survived by: sister Susan Crow (husband Austin); brother Richard Landes; daughter Mitzi Lantaya; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Burial was at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Spinnerstown.

Contributions to Salem Mennonite Church at 41 East Cherry Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, Quakertown. www.NaugleFCS.com.

JoAn Barbara Oyaas Sanger Morse, 95, of Hellertown, PA, died on January 7, 2020 at Saucon Valley Manor.

Wife of late Richard Durland Morse. Born in Eau Claire City, WI, daughter of late John Oyaas and the late Martha Arnsdorf Oyaas.

JoAn graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After earning her Master of Arts from NYU she edited Nursing Research Magazine and retired as Managing Editor of The American Journal of Nursing, NYC, NY. She was a member of the Church of Illumination in Quakertown, PA. Survivors include her step-children, Nancy Townsend, Martha Lu Morse Travostino, Stephenie Neufeld and eight grandchildren.

Contributions to The Beverly Hall Corporation, P.O. Box 220, Quakertown, PA 18951 for the benefit of The Church of Illumination.

Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service Ltd. 215-536-3343. www.nauglefcs.com Lloyd H. Bleam, 91, of Quakertown passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House Bethlehem. He was the husband of Shirley M. (Whitham) Bleam.

They were married 67 years last November.

Born in Ottsville, PA he was the son of the late Harold & Jennie (Hoot) Bleam.

He worked at the former Budd Company in Philadelphia installing rail cars and car chassis before retiring.

He was a member of the Upper Bucks Senior Center and was an avid hunter.

He attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown.

Lloyd was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. In addition to his wife he is survived by five children Diane B. Schrier, Michael L. Bleam (Katie), Kathy J. Weaver (Kenneth), Timothy J. Bleam (Peggy), and Nancy L. Cowley (David). Two brothers Kenneth Bleam & Leonard Bleam. Nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Michael.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322, 41 Belmont Ave. Quakertown PA 18951 or to Trinity Lutheran Church, 102 N. Hellertown Ave. Quakertown PA 18951. (www.crstrunk.com) Joseph George Polzer, III, age 70, of Coopersburg, PA, died on January 10, 2020.

Husband of Michele Glodek Cesena. Born in Northampton, PA, son of the late Joseph J. Polzer Jr. and the late Hilda Gessitz Polzer Survived by sons, Anthony and his fiancée, Laura Colozzi of Annapolis MD; Christopher and his wife, Shera of Chadds Ford, PA and Carlos Cesena of Coopersburg, PA; brothers, Michael of Whitehall, PA, Jeffrey of Lake Tapps, WA, Robert of Kalamazoo, MI, one sister, Susan Gaston of Coplay, PA, two beloved granddaughters, Mia and Ella, many nieces and nephews.

Services at a later date. Details will be provided by the family when arrangements have been confirmed.

Contributions to American Cancer Society 3893 Adler Place Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18107 or the American Federation for the Blind 1401 South Clark Street Suite 730 Arlington, VA 22202.

Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 215-536-3343. www.nauglefcs.com.

Virginia

Tomlinson

(Alburger)

Austin, age 81, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, Perkasie.

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Born in Abington, PA, daughter of the late John C. and Miriam (Tomlinson) Alburger, and the widow of the late Alfred Noel Austin.

Survived by: daughter Deborah Austin; son John Austin (wife Brenda); grandchildren Bradley, Alexis, and Lauren; and sister Janice Wallace (husband Robert).

Memorial services were Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown.

Interment in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd.

Contribution can be made to American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Road, Ste. 15, Blue Bell, PA 19422. www.NaugleFCS.com.

Therma Joyce (Moyer) Kemmerer, age 76, of Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home.

She was the wife of John E. Kemmerer, with whom she shared 20 years of marriage.

Born in Alexandria, PA she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Therma Jackson Moyer.

In addition to her husband John, she is survived by one daughter, Brenda Joyce Donigan and her husband Lee of Collegeville, PA; three grandchildren, Keith Kulp, Brittany Donigan, and Edward Donigan and one great-grandson, Kayden Kulp.

She was predeceased by her son James Bradley Kulp and brother Eugene Moyer.

Services were at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. Joyce was an active supporter of many charities. In her memory contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or via www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate, www.nauglefcs.com.

Ralph J. Ciarrocchi, 82, of Quakertown formerly of South Philadelphia died January 11, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Corvino) Ciarrocchi.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Ralphael & Helen (Piccolo) Ciarrocchi.

He was a Pharmacist Director for the Germantown Hospital before retiring.

He was a graduate of Temple University.

Ralph was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling with his late wife. He was also a member of the Men of Malvern.

He was a member of St. Helena Parish in Blue Bell.

He is survived by a daughter Mary Jo Gaumer (Dan), of Quakertown, three sons Stephen (Tina) of Overland Park, KS, Christopher (Krista) of Downingtown, and Anthony of Miami, Florida. Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Predeceased by two brothers John & Bernard and a sister Loretta.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Malvern Retreat House 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 or online www.malvernretreat.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. (www.crstrunk.com) Kevin Michael Greger, age 71, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Kathy A. (Garrity) Greger, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage. Born in Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County, PA, he was a son of the late Phillip Greger and the late Dorothy (Duffy) Greger.

Kevin served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was discharged with honors. He was a carpenter and a member of the Philadelphia Carpenters Union early in his career. He enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, and he restored his own home, one room at a time.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters Andrea Greger of Drexel Hill, PA and Stacey Greger-Robertson of Starke, FL; one son Michael Greger of Collingdale, PA; two step sons, Chris Harrington and Dave Harrington; two step daughters Michelle George and Mary Harrington; one brother Phillip Greger; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Services and interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Luke’s Cancer Center Attention: Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or at slhn.org.

Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. To view his online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com Josephine (Klingensmith) Weiss, age

91, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown.

Born in Du Bois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Josephine

(Heckert) Klingensmith, and the widow of the late Edward Weiss.

Services were held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown.

Interment followed in the church cemetery.

To sign the online guestbook, visit www.NaugleFCS.com.

Robert William George Koehler, Jr., 88 of Quakertown, died on Tuesday,

January 14, 2020.

Son of the late Robert, Sr. and late Mildred (Mindler) Koehler, widower of late Mary Jane (Fenton) Koehler.

Survived by: son Thomas Koehler (wife Bonnie); daughter Judy Krochmal (husband Paul); grandchildren Jason, Jessica, Joshua, Katie, Zach; great-grandchildren Morgan and Jacob; brother Richard Koehler; sisters Janet Seip (husband Paul), and Nancy Bickley; and companion Millie Martin.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by: brothers Montford and Kenneth Koehler; sisters Katherine Deibert and Pearl Ogden; and brothers-in-law Franklin Deibert and John Bickley.

Services were held on Tuesday January 21, 2020, at Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Burial at Quakertown Union Cemetery.

Contributions to American Cancer Society at 3893 Adler Place, Ste 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017, and/or the Alzheimer’s Association at 399 Market St., Ste 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. www.NaugleFCS.com.

Sallyann D. (Gaumer) Hood, 72, of Sellersville, Pennsylvania, died January 16, 2020.

Wife of James P. Hood. Daughter of the late Henry S. Gaumer and the late Arlene (Hein) Gaumer.

Survivors: sons, Patrick Masonhelder of Summit Hill, PA and John Waschek of Lehighton, PA; daughters, Melody, wife of Steven Moore of Allentown, PA, Amanda Keck of Allentown, PA and Amberlynn Keck of Breinigsville, PA; three brothers, George Gaumer of Florence, SC, Raymond Gaumer

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of Kissimmee, FL, and Norman Gaumer of Washington; four sisters, Betty Hall of Enterprise KS, Virginia Stein of Mexico City Beach, FL, Anna Kriebel of Allentown, PA, and Shirley Kem of Walnutport, PA; eight grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Sallyann was preceded in death by two brothers, James Garner and Henry W. Gaumer.

Contributions to St. Luke’s Hospice House of the VNA, Bethlehem, PA. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, of Quakertown.

To view her online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com.

Paul S. Yoder, 69, of Quakertown, died on January 16.

Born in New York, NY, son of the late Lloyd “Poppy” and Viola (Sell) Yoder.

Active member of Quakertown Fire Co. #1, currently was a fire police Lieutenant and former Captain.

Hobbies were riding his motorcycle, taking rides in his 1966 Corvette and going to car shows.

Survived by two sons, Steven Paul, of Gilbertsville and Kyle Robert, of Hellertown; brothers, Dale of Reading, Raymond of Boyertown, Robert of Bellefonte, David of Jupiter, FL; sisters, Lillian Walton of Columbia, SC, Sumi (Gordon Craig) Gerhart of Jupiter, FL; two sisters-in-law, and many nieces & nephews.

Services were Thurs., January 23, 1 PM in the Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown.

Interment in Sellersville Cemetery.

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• Upper Bucks Free Press • February 2020

Why We Call It Route 663 When I was a kid, back in the Fifties, we had to take a winding country road across Milford Township to get to the Upper Perkiomen Valley.

We went through Milford Square, Spinnerstown, Gerryville and miles of rural farmland and woods before we got to Pennsburg in Montgomery County.

These days, I can zip over there in fifteen minutes. The modern road’s called John Fries Highway, (in ‘honor’ of an illiterate Dutchman auctioneer who helped incite an armed revolt against the United States in 1798, and earned a death sentence for treason and insurrection).

PA Route 663 is the road’s official designation.

Today, 663 begins (or ends), at Routes 309 and 313 in Quakertown. The other terminus of the 22.13 mile-long highway is Route 422 in Pottstown. Originally, the route was along variously named, shorter, link roads with lots of twists and turns. Part of the route in Bucks County was officially chartered in March 1859. It’s that section that eventually gave the highway its number.

When the State started numbering routes in 1911, the Pottstown-Quakertown road was not assigned one. Milford Square Pike, Spinnerstown Road, the Quakertown/ Pennsburg highway were a few of its familiar names in Upper Bucks. In 1930, Route 663 was finally numbered when the go-ahead was given for a new road from High Street in Pottstown to Route 73 in New Hanover Township, MontCo. There, it connected with “the road to Quakertown.” Pennsylvania Route 663 has experienced many re-routings and upgrades since then. Towns and hamlets were bypassed, the lanes were widened and straightened, and the paving was improved.

Nearly everyone reading this article has traveled on John Fries Highway. A common misconception about Route 663 is that the number designation was determined by an official State numbering system at the time the Pottstown end of the road was built in 1930.

However, the number 663 had significance in Upper Bucks extending back to the early Colonial period. It’s actually a nickname given by local residents to the 1859 extension.

When William Penn’s Manor of Richland was established in the Great Swamp of Upper Bucks County in 1703, Penn’s personal representative in the colony, James Logan, instructed surveyors Thomas Fairman and David Powel to “lay out in either one or two tracts…ten thousand acres of good land… for the Proprietary.”

Ultimately, 16,749 acres were ‘staked out’ for Penn. The surveyors were also instructed to re-survey land claimed by Philadelphia businessman and politician, Griffith Jones, and to “run head lines for 4 or 5,000 acres or more... to purchasers as you shall have orders….” One of those ‘purchasers’ was Joseph Growdon, Quaker pewterer and merchant, Provincial Council member, former Speaker and Colonial Assembly Representative for Bucks County and a jurist on the Provincial Court.

Growdon had several tracts surveyed and deeded to him in the region. On January

26, 1716, the Surveyor General satisfied Growdon’s warrant for 2,000 acres on Swamp (Unami) Creek, “situate in the Great Swamp near Richland in ye County of Bucks.” He held onto that land for about nine years. On February 26, 1725, Growdon and his wife Ann conveyed by Deed of Lease and Release, 663 acres of that tract to Robert Fletcher of Abington. It’s not clear if Fletcher built, or assumed management of, a grist mill on Swamp (Unami) Creek near its juncture with Licking Creek. The mill appears on a 1735* township map. [*Fletcher’s mill precedes Walter McCoole’s mill by at least 10 years.]

Robert Fletcher died intestate in about 1748, his wife having preceded him in death.

Consequently, the ownership transfer of his property in (since 1734) Milford Township, was complicated and the subject of local gossip. On January 18, 1750, the mess was finally straightened out. The following explanation was included with the deed transfer: “…according to the laws of the Province aforesaid the right therein descended to his children to wit: Thomas Fletcher and his [Robert’s] daughters Jane Austin, Sarah Kirkbride, Mary Morris and Grace Tyson and Whereas Reiner Tyson and Grace Tyson, his wife, who is also one of the daughters of Robert Fletcher

by Release January 10, 1750, release unto Nicholas Austin her right in said mill and 663 acres.” It’s tough to figure out who ran the mill and who lived on the property from that.

A petition was filed in the Court of Quarter Sessions on December 14, 1758, to facilitate access to the mill. It asked “for a road to begin at a road in Milford leading to Philadelphia thence by widow Tyson’s mill to the Great Road in Richland [Old Bethlehem Pike] which leads to Philadelphia and Newtown….”

The new road began “at a publick road from Saucung to Philadelphia above widow Tyson’s mill” and ended “in the Philadelphia Road in Richland near the house of John Lester.” The project was called by locals and the road crew workmen, “The Road to the 663 [acres]”.

In a deed dated June 10, 1773, “Robert Morris of Bristol Township, County of Philadelphia, miller, and Mary, his wife, and Elizabeth Tyson of the County aforesaid, spinster, conveyed to Matthew Tyson of Abington the tract of 663 acres situate at the Great Swamp in the township of Lower Milford, County of Bucks.” In a deed filed a week later, Matthew Tyson “conveyed” back to Robert Morris 540 acres of his property and ‘The 663’ was no more.

On your way to Upper Perk, when you’re sitting at the traffic light at Allentown Road, you’re just about on the spot where the first grain mill in Upper Bucks was located almost 300 years ago. Surrounding you was the ‘famous’ 663 acres (640 acres = 1 square mile).

That the State chose 663 as the route number for the Quakertown-Pottstown Road randomly, or by some numbering scheme, is a coincidence that’s difficult to believe, if you know the whole story.

Jack Schick is a long time Quakertown area resident and regular contributor here at

UBFP. Reach him at sjckschc@aol.com

Grieving the Loss of a Dog It’s not easy writing about the subject of death, especially a loved companion dog. I have lost many wonderful dogs in my lifetime. They all unconditionally loved me and my family; they committed to us and were eager to spend every moment with us. Isn’t it funny that we can take the trash out only to return two minutes later to a gleeful reunion of wagging tails? To have a dog in your life who will be your best friend is a wonderful and invaluable experience. While dogs can easily recognize when we are sad, they can give us comfort and love. They entertain us with their personality quirks and they can always make us laugh. My husband says “dogs are better than TV”.

People can have a hard time recovering from the loss of a beloved pet. The pain of a loss can often feel overwhelming and trigger all sorts of painful and difficult emotions. The grieving process happens very gradually. It can’t be forced or hurried. You should never feel ashamed or guilty about grieving the loss of your dog. The feelings of guilt can be over whelming because you couldn’t afford the cost of the expensive vet treatment. Feelings of sorrow, grief, sadness, shock, or loneliness are all

normal reactions. Please don’t let anybody tell you how to feel or not feel.

Seniors may have a harder time dealing with their loss. It might have been their sole companion and taking care of the dog gave them a sense of purpose and self-worth. Helping young children with their first experience with death can help them cope with the grief and pain but also teach them the joy of loving a dog. Don’t shield you child from the sadness but be honest about what has happened. Pretending the dog ran away or went to sleep can leave a child more confused, frightened, or betrayed when they finally learn the truth.

Look after yourself because the stress of losing a dog can quickly deplete your energy and emotions. Eat some good food, hopefully something healthy. Get plenty of sleep and exercise to help release endorphins. Don’t be afraid to talk to someone for help. There are special pet grief consolers, helplines, and online support.

A good friend sent me a note after we lost our dog. She wrote “a good dog will only hurt you once, that’s when their gone.”

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

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Bette Jane (Shober) Teele, 96, died on January 17, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Daughter of late James L. and Elsie (Musser) Shober.

Bette is survived by her daughter, Beth, married to Earl Falls, Quakertown; and son, Curtis, East Greenville; 5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers, Paul Shober of Ephrata and James Shober of Reamstown.

Predeceased by 7 siblings, Naomi Demming, Mae Fry, Kathryn Leid, Ellis Shober, Lester Shober, Clair Shober and Dorothy Shealer.

A Memorial Service at Morning Star Fellowship, 9th and Main Streets, Quakertown will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Greeting time will held from 10 to 11 AM. Donations can be made to Upper Perk Robotics, 216 Live Oak Drive, Quakertown PA 18951.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. www.nauglefcs.com Sharon L. Althouse, 69, of Quakertown formerly of Doylestown died January 20, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born in Doylestown she was the daughter of the late Emil & Esther (Long) Kasak.

She retired from the Doylestown Wawa, prior to that she worked for the Doylestown K-Mart.

She enjoyed all types of crafts, gardening especially her flower garden, playing FB games, and canning.

She is survived by her four daughters Rebecca Malizia (Peter) of Quakertown, Trisha Althouse (Timothy Rayburn) Doylestown, Jennifer Althouse (Derrick Bartholomew) Quakertown, Felicia Alexandra Althouse (CJ Sailey, III) of North Wales, a brother Joseph Kasak of Doylestown, and a sister Gwen Wodock (Doug) of Doylestown. Four grandchildren Rosie Malizia, Sabrina Bartholomew, Jake Williams, & Lillian Rayburn. Predeceased by a daughter Tara Althouse.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951.

Justin Rock Brown, 35, died on Jan. 21, 2020, at home in Coopersburg.

Born in 1984, in Buckhannon, WV, son of Joanna (Sneed) Reed and the late Daniel C. Brown, and the husband of Brittany Lynn (Zweifel) Brown.

Served in the U.S. Army field artillery.

Afterwards, a career in project management, scrum master, and process engineering for various companies. Certified in CSP, PMI-ACP, A-CSM, CSM, Lean Black Belt, and TestOut network pro.

In addition to his wife and mother, survived by: son Connor Brown; daughter Hailey Brown; sister Heather Delvecchio (husband Michael); and stepfather Clayton Reed.

A viewing was held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown.

Contributions to the Rush Hope Foundation at P.O. Box 155 in Quakertown, 18951. www.NaugleFCS.com.

Richard B. Roeder, 80, of Perkasie died January 23, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of Linda K. (Koder) Manero.

Born in East Rockhill Twsp., PA he was the son of the late William & Margaret (Seroki) Roeder.

He was a self-employed carpenter before retiring.

Richard was a member of the North Penn Gun Club.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters Debra Hittle & Sandra Shannon and four grandchildren. Predeceased by a brother James Roeder.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951.

Regina M. Finlayson, of Hilltown, died on Thursday, Jan 23, 2020.

Wife of late Norman L. Finlayson, Born in Philadelphia, daughter of late John J. Stiglich and Elva H. (Ansel) Stiglich.

Survived by children, Norman of Quakertown, John of Quakertown, Joseph of Perkasie, Daniel of Quakertown and Leah of Philadelphia. 12 grandchildren, siblings, Marie Pittman of Warrington, Linda Groeber of Hatfield, Patricia Ziemba of Newtown, and John Stiglich of Quakertown. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Harry L. Finlayson and his wife, Linda, of North Wales.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 31, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 100 Broad Street, Hilltown, PA. Calling hour 9:00 AM until the time of Mass. Interment in parish cemetery.

Donations to Pearl S. Buck House, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA 18944 or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation. www.nauglefcs.com Linda Crouse, 70, of Quakertown died January 25, 2020 in her home.

She was the wife of Robert Crouse. They were married 47 years last November.

Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of Anna (Imbody) Groh and the late Roy Groh.

In addition to her husband and mother she is survived by a sister Barbara Schafer (Richard).

She was predeceased by a brother Barry Groh.

There will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951 In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. at the above address to help defray the funeral cost.

Dorothy E. Landis, of Souderton formerly of Quakertown joined the Lord, Monday, January 27th in Grand View Hospice. She was predeceased by her husband John Landis.

She was the daughter of the late William & Emma Hillegas. Dorothy was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Sellersville and part of their Senior Saints Group. She lived a full and Faith filled life, raising and taking care of her family. She was a master seamstress, crochet designer, knitting many blankets and known by all for her Pa Dutch cooking specialties, along with baking cakes, pie making, cookie making and candy making. Dorothy is survived by daughters Joan and Pearl and son Jay. Dorothy and John had 6 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren also numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. Viewing will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Interment to follow at Springfield Church of the Brethren 920 Passer Rd. Coopersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or online www.DAV.org or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or online www.stjude.org

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Amphitheater Coming to Lenape Park 2020 is set to be a special year for Perkasie’s Lenape Park as the borough prepares the area for a new performance amphitheater and other park improvements.

In 2017, Perkasie Borough won the Oldcastle Precast “Building a New Tomorrow” program, which is intended to provide resources to the communities in which Oldcastle’s employees live and work. The award gifted a precast concrete structure to the borough for use as an outdoor amphitheater.

The borough’s engineers and staff have been working with Oldcastle designers on plans, budgets, and site challenges for the amphitheater. Originally, the structure was planned for the north side of the Perkiomen Creek, but concerns about the extent of flood plain meant the amphitheater will be situated on the south side of the creek, close to the park’s volleyball court, skate park, and pavilion on Constitution Avenue.

The area around the new amphitheater will also undergo a facelift, including new walkways landscaping, lighting, and benches.

Residents and visitors can look forward to expanded recreational programming, a new event rental space, and an upgraded park en-

vironment. Improvements are funded in part by funds from the borough’s Capital Budget, a Bucks County Open Space grant, and support from local organizations.

Installation of the amphitheater will create a number of opportunities for businesses and residents to name, sponsor, and/or commemorate loved ones at the park. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact the borough’s Park and Recreation Director at Borough Hall.

Quakertown Cares Flourishes with Over $46,000 Collected

BY JANE THOMPSON-SMITH

“QUAKERTOWN CARES” COMMITTEE

The spirit of giving did not falter after Christmas, and the end of December and January were fruitful for “Quakertown Cares,” with donations raising the total collected so far for this year’s campaign to $46,079!

We are thankful that the people of the Quakertown area seem to realize that giving and caring for others doesn’t just have to be a Christmas thing! Just as needs don’t stop at Christmas!

‘Cares’ continues to add new contributors through our coupons in the Upper Bucks Free Press, the latest of which were given

by St. John’s United Church of Christ in Richlandtown with $350, and Scott and Susan Godshalk and the Regency Manor neighborhood with donations of $255.

Other gifts include: $2,500 from an anonymous Richland Township resident (total of $6,500 over recent three years),-$1,000 from the Strayer Middle School staff, $600 from David and Arden Freeman, $500 from an anonymous Milford Township couple, $400 from an anonymous Quakertown Borough resident, $200 from Diane and Paul

Golrick, also from the Quakertown United Methodist Church Missions Committee (total of $1,900 in this campaign), $125 from Jason and Kathryn Anderson, as well as Beth and Craig Arnold (plus employer match), $100 from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brader and the Beechwood Acres Card Club, $50 from Constance Brown and an anonymous Quakertown borough resident, $25 from Neysa Maxwell and anonymous Quakertown borough residents Thank you to all for caring about your neighbors in need! Thank you for caring about your community!

So keep up the giving, neighbors! Winter is tough, and your giving warms homes and hearts!

Remember, gifts to “Quakertown Cares” help the local needy to purchase much needed necessities like food, clothing and fuel to heat their homes.

Want to be a part of this community effort?

Just fill out the coupon in this paper, and mail it and your donation to “Quakertown Cares,” c/o QNB, P.O. Box 9005, Quakertown, PA 18951, or it can be dropped off at any QNB location. Contributions are tax-deductible, and all will be acknowledged.

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Dr. Robert Leight Recognized for Dedication to Education

BY GARY WECKSELBLATT

In Dr. Robert L. Leight’s remarkable life, there hasn’t been a time he wasn’t a student or teacher, or worked to enhance the educational efforts of those who were.

Dr. Leight, a member of the Quakertown Community School Board for 27 years and a founding member of the Quakertown Community Education Foundation, was recognized for his service to the QCEF at the Quakertown Community School Board’s January 23rd meeting.

“This is an honor,” Dr. Leight said during the presentation. “I thought I had my last hurrah several years ago. But they keep on coming. It’s amazing. I appreciate this so much.”

A 1950 graduate of Quakertown High School, Dr. Leight taught in the Palisades and Pennridge school districts and was a college professor at Lehigh University. He has long been a beloved figure in the Quakertown area, where he and his wife Mary raised their son David. His three grandchildren also attended QCSD schools.

“He has been intimately involved in the education of Quakertown Community School District students for 40 years,” said William Tuszynski, QCEF president. “His love for the district and all that it encompasses and his desire to give back made him the exceptional individual that he is. Of the people I’ve worked with, he’s the most gracious, honest and forthright. His passion and dedication to the cause are incredible and inspiring.”

QCEF vice president Christopher Betz echoed these sentiments adding “Dr. Leight has seemingly been ever present in Quakertown area’s education initiatives, and he never just takes up a chair. He jumps right in with suggestions, listens thoughtfully to others, and takes copious notes… always with a bright smile! When there’s leg work to be done, he’s there, too.”

Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner said “There’s no single person in this community since its beginning that has contributed more than Dr. Leight. He’s always had the best interests of the students in this community at heart.”

During the Board meeting, President Kaylyn Mitchell described Dr. Leight as “not only a friend of mine but he is a great mentor.”

Dr. Leight said the idea of the QCEF, which evolved from the Teachers Excellence Committee, “was to give our students some benefits that wouldn’t be ordinarily avail-

able within the regular budget of the school district.” He highlighted several of QCEF’s accomplishments, including: Restoration of Walter Emerson Baum paintings. “We built a case at the high school so those who visited would know of our commitment to the arts,” he said.

Anna Neamand Lecture Series, named after a former teacher, which brings in distinguished outside speakers to interact with students and provide exposure to other cultures and ideas.

Artist in Residence program, which has practicing artists to interact with teachers and students.

Providing reading books for rising second graders.

Mini-Grants provided to teachers when requested for materials and activities to supplement classroom programs.

Major Project Challenge: a $25,000 grant for fourth- and fifth-grade books in science and social studies.

“My role is just to be a facilitator or participant in the good things that are happening in the school district,” Dr. Leight said, deflecting accolades. “Just to be a citizen you have an obligation to give back. I’m a product of this school district. I went to a one-room school and had wonderful teachers who were a great influence on me.

“Teachers are the heart of it. They establish the relationship. Students may not be able to bring back what specifically was taught, but they remember the teachers, the interaction they had So many of them become role models.”

At Lehigh, Dr. Leight was a professor of education foundations and secondary education for 27 years. He has authored and co-authored several education history books and publications. They include: Images of America: Richland Township and Richlandtown Borough, with Thomas R. Moll Country School Memories: An Oral History of One-Room Schooling, with Alice Rinehart Richard Moore and the Underground Railroad at Quakertown His favorite course to teach at Lehigh, he said, was the history of American education.

“Public education is an experiment that developed during the 19th century and it continues to amaze me,” Dr. Leight said. “It fits so well with our American system of government. It’s my responsibility as an American citizen to pay back the opportunity that we’ve had.”

For information on QCEF, contact William Tuszynski at wtuszynski@verizon.net.

Dr. Bob Leight (center, with tie) was recognized for his extensive contributions to education in the Quakertown area at a recent Quakertown School Board meeting. Here he stands with fellow board members of the Quakertown Community Education Foundation, Superintendent Bill Harner, and school board president Kaylyn Mitchell photo by gary weckselblatt

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$25,000 Education Foundation Grant Boosts Literacy

BY GARY WECKSELBLATT When Kelly Cramer walks into a classroom, her eyes invariably scan for books. It’s one of the things that make her the perfect fit as Quakertown Community School District’s K-12 Instructional Coach and K-12 ELA Content Specialist.

When she heard the Quakertown Community Education Foundation (QCEF) was looking to make a big impact on student learning by offering a $25,000 grant, she began developing ideas and submitted her proposal to the foundation. Her proposal: “Knowledge Building Classroom Libraries,” focused on fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms, which had been departmentalized with a different teacher in science and social studies.

“I noticed students had textbooks and articles, however they weren’t surrounded by books to enhance their learning further,” she said. “My goal was to create science and social studies libraries that all students could access regardless of reading ability, so they could further explore the topics they were studying in class.”

Her plan was one of several submitted to QCEF, which chose Mrs. Cramer’s for its ability to improve literacy for hundreds of students. “I’d like to give a huge thank you to the Education Foundation,” Cramer said. “I can’t thank them enough. Mostly, I’m excited our teachers and our students will have access to all of this information at their fingertips.”

Erin Oleksa-Carter, QCEF board member and Quakertown Community School District’s Supervisor of Literacy and Arts, praised Mrs. Cramer and teachers for “coming up with innovative projects to compete for this grant.

There were several outstanding proposals to choose from. Kelly’s rose to the top for its greater scope of impact. She’s always looking for ways to support students and teachers.”

The funding was used to purchase 2000 books for 800 students and 20 professional development books for 20 teachers.

Ron Jackson, the School Board’s representative on the QCEF board, has mentioned the “big impact” the foundation was hoping to make with its grant at several public meetings.

QCEF President Dr. William Tuszynski said the grant is “a major commitment to the school district” and described Mrs. Cramer’s effort as “a creative proposal that fits with our

mission. We’re very happy to fund it.”

Each year, the QCEF provides a book to each first grader as a summer gift. “Now we’re continuing to support these children as they grow older,” Tuszynski said.

Kim Casale, a fourth-grade teacher at Richland Elementary School, said the books are related to the science and social studies curriculum. “It’s a powerful asset to our classroom,” she said. “The books are available on their level. They came labeled and leveled for me. The kids can read and share what they’ve learned. It’s exponential knowledge. It’s a fantastic addition.”

Casale said that even before she introduced the books to students, they gravitated toward them.

“They’re great books to pick up if a student forgot their reading book.

You can tell it sparks an interest in them. Their reading skills are reinforced at the same time they’re learning science content. It’s a really effective use of time.”

During her presentation, Cramer said the books “will inspire and support all learners, especially those with background knowledge or vocabulary deficits, by building up these domains through a volume of reading on high-interest science topics.

“Research shows that knowledge matters.

The more educators do to build students’ knowledge on a range of topics, the more likely that students will be able to comprehend future passages with similar vocabulary on similar topics. With hundreds of good books to read and time to read them, children will get on the right road to reading achievement.”

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2019 Toyota Corolla Toyota’s Corolla has probably been the carmakers best selling compact sedan for many years. I have a friend who has a 1999 vintage with 161,000 miles on it and it’s still going strong. He loves it and he uses it to commute to his job from Allentown to JFK Airport and back several times a month.

We were privileged to test the new Corolla Hatchback SE, a base model that comes nicely equipped. Want more goodies, opt for the XSE trim.

Perhaps the reason Corolla is so popular is because it’s reasonably priced and fun to drive.

And the newest hatchback version is stylish with LED head and taillights, impressive handling and miserly fuel economy.

Slipping into the cockpit your eyes are drawn to the 8-inch touchscreen that looks like an iPad perched atop the vertical stack. It offers a suite of apps such as Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa (no Android Auto), Siri Eyes Free and more, all through Toyota’s Entune that connects to a smartphone.

Then your eyes will be grabbed by the large and centered speedometer flanked by a smaller tachometer on its left and a 4.2-inch driver information display on its right.

Corollas’ console with shifter for the CVT automatic transmission, comes with paddles shifters, Eco and Sport modes, wherein the latter provides better throttle response.

There is a bin for small item storage at the base of the vertical stack that could have been used for a wireless phone charger. But one is offered on the XSE. All HVAC controls are simple to use although some are on the petite side and may

need a search for the desired selection, at least until acclimating to their position. They do give the stack a sleek look.

Long wearing cloth front seats are attractive, supportive and exceptionally comfortable. The rear seats are equally as comfy with marginal leg room, especially if the fronts are racked well rearward. But headroom is relatively spacious once in. The rear doors, however, could open a bit wider to make ingress/egress easier for adults, especially tall folks.

Back in the trunk, there’s 17.8 cubic feet of space with the rear seats upright. As such,

it measures 28 inches deep, 40.5 wide and 24 high. Flip the 60/40 rear seatbacks and depth extends to 60 inches. And for loading, there’s a mere 28-inch liftover into the trunk. Beneath the trunk floor is the spare tire where some small items can be stored within the tires’ wheel or stuffed around it.

Corolla comes with but one engine. A 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder generates 168-hp and 151 lb/ft of torque for impressive EPA mileage estimates of 32 city, and 42-highway mpg. With these numbers, Corolla would make a great commuter car.

So powered, Corolla was independently 0-60 timed at 7.8 seconds. Not too shabby. It’d be interesting to see what a turbo would do on this engine. Probably make it a pocket rocket.

And the CVT (a 6-speed manual is also offered, but why?) has a nifty launch-type gearing that boosts dead stop acceleration.

Ride wise on 16-inch Dunlop tires, was relatively smooth for a compact car. Most road was noise nicely muffled.

Handling too was impressive. This little

hatch can be tossed in the turns with confidence and stability. Corolla was also easy to park and steering was quick and nicely weighted.

Corolla’s major highpoint is its price. It’s one of the truly all encompassing compacts with an affordable price. Especially considering the safety features and amenities that enhance it. With a very long list of standard features such as Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 that includes pre-collision w/pedestrian detection, full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert w/steering assist, lane tracing assist and more.

The only option was for the SE Preferred Package that included the Entune infotainment, 8-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, blind spot monitor and more that added $1,400 to the base price of $21,090. The bottom line with delivery ($920) brought the bottom line to an extremely affordable $23,410. A rarity among its competitors. And as my buddy’s aging Corolla, Toyota quality shines in all their vehicles.

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

He can be reached at nhromiak@verizon.net.

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Being a new year of 2020 some of the ideas about goals involve the concept of moving forward and facing our fears. The concept of moving forward fits well. In order to embrace this new year, it is important for us to see what it is that is possibly holding us back from “facing our fears” and “moving forward”. As I have said before I truly believe that we as individuals are the “culprits” because of own self-doubts, fears and insecurities.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we would wake up every day and say today is the day that I confront this person or go to the gym or ask for help?

Or whatever it is that it a thorn in our side that immobilizes us and stops us dead in our tracks.

What it comes down to is identifying our wants and needs and figuring out how to do that as comfortable as process. What a concept how to be comfortable with ourselves and in our own skin. All of these concepts are intertwined on some level thus tackling any problem or situation in a positive or negative way requires us to do some introspection.

That is why a New Year is the perfect time for us to look deep within ourselves with some grace and compassion and take a leap of faith that this road is a better one than the one we have been on. The fork in the road is symbolic for many of us. Do I choose the same road that is comfortable and safe and what I know?

Or do I choose a different road that is filled with possibilities and hopes and the unknown?

We make these decisions based upon what is happening in our life, what we feel we can handle, what we have been taught and above all right now do I want to do it differently?

Do I want to embrace my fears, take a risk and move forward in my life being possibly uncomfortable?

Being uncomfortable is not always a bad thing; it can actually be quite empowering in the sense that we changed the rules and stepped out of our own comfort zone. This can be a liberating experience and define how the next few hours, days, weeks, months or years may be. How exciting? We sometimes never think that it could be so grand.

We think of all the “what ifs” and “what will happen”. To stay in that thinking keeps us stuck and safe and comfortable. And while this does work and it makes perfect sense. My belief is that we always need to question, “Is this where I really want to be or do I want to add more value and purpose to my life?”

I am always striving to be better and work very hard at being willing to push myself out of my own comfort zone because I feel it is necessary for me to be the best person I can be and to ultimately feel really good about myself.

Don’t get me wrong I do not always face my fears; however, I am willing and often will face them in order for me to grow as a person regardless of the outcome. I understand that I am powerless over certain things and people in my life and I accept that in order for things to change I need to view my life differently and be willing to move forward in my life in order to have the happiness, peace and balance that I crave and seek on almost a daily basis.

Take the opportunity to truly experience what this new year of 2020 can be by taking a just a moment to look at your life and yourself and realize that You are worth it and that moving towards a better you is a beautiful thing.

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.

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

- Lao Tzu

American Legion Post 242 February 2020 Update

BY DICK HELM

One Hundred Years! Last year, as I mentioned in a previous article, The American Legion on a national basis was formed in Paris, France. One year later the veterans from the Quakertown area signed a charter in the month of August and it was signed by the National organization on the 20th making our Post official. I wonder how many Legion Posts were formed in that short a time? Since then our Post has grown to quite a few hundred.

Because of many veterans passing on and the normal present day lack of interest in belonging to organizations of the generations after the Vietnam era, our membership was on the decline.

Like the saying from “The Field of Dreams” movie. If you build it – they will come we have taken that initiative to do so. Our programs such as Memorial Day, Patriot’s Day (Sept 11th), and participation in the area Veteran’s Day have shown increased attendance. We have made improvements with additional programs and activities at our Post

as well as improved the selections in our canteen. We are in the process of “Building It” and Charley Wismer, our Adjutant, just gave me some wonderful statistics.

So far our renewal of memberships is at around 95% renewal and this year we have had 25 new members sign on. We urge those who have not sent in for this year to please get their memberships in ASAP so we can reach that 100% goal. We would not only be the Largest Post in the area, we would be the best in renewals. Let’s make this 100th year a year of fellow veteran spirit of 100% on our 100th. Check with us about membership as the National Organization has opened up many periods of service that were not eligible in the past.

Post 242 is on the move—help us to continue the success of this year. Remember those who have recently joined for full-time military, sign them up now as the Post will sponsor them in their first year Look for notice of a special “Shindig” that we hope to have to celebrate this milestone next summer!

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Think Local. Work Local. Be Local.

Dental Disease - the Stinky Disease

Ongoing Events & Resources Now to Mar 8 - Girl Scout Cookie Sales every Fri/Sat/Sun at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd Now to Feb 28 – “Woodland Snoopy Collection” Exhibit at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr, 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg. FMI: schwenkfelder.com Now to May 1 – “Art of Frank Batson” Exhibit of watercolor and pen/ink drawings at Schwenkfeld Heritage Ctr, 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg. Artwork will be for sale. FMI: schwenkfelder.com Now to May 1 – “Watch the Birdie: Our Fine Feathered Friends in Folk Art & Needlework” Exhibit at Schwenkfelder Heritage Ctr, 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg. schwenkfelder.com FEAST Food Pantry at Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Ln, Trumbauersville. Every Tues 11am-2pm, every Thur 6pm-8pm, 3rd Sat 11am-1pm. Use door right side at bottom of ramp. FMI: 215-536-3193 Free Dog Adoptions for Veterans & Active Military Members! Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue waives adoption fees. Ck website for more on Pups for Vets program.

HarleysHavenDogRescue.com Morning storytime activities for infants thru age 6 at Samuel Pierce Library in Perkasie.

Call 215-257-9718 for specific days, times & age group for your child.

Allentown Art Museum is Free every Sunday, 12noon-4pm. Located at 31 N Fifth St, Allentown Hoagie Sales 2nd Mon of month (except July/August) Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St. Advance Orders Only due Wed. before. $5.75-$6.00, Order: Kim 215536-1998 or bucks58fire.com Petco Adoption Day, 1st Sat of month, 1pm-4pm. Petco, 242 N West End Blvd, Quakertown, lastchanceranch.org PetSmart Adoption Day, 2nd Sat of month, 11am-2pm. PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Quakertown, lastchanceranch.org Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Sat of month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215538-2510, lastchanceranch.org “Words Come Easy” Drop-in Writing Workshop at Haycock Community Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown.

(Tues 7-9pm) Cost/$10. More info at lyndagene@goblinfarm.net

Veteran Organizations & Activities

Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. All veterans invited to join.

Call Frank 215-679-7770 John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 meets 1:30pm, 2nd Sun of month, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, All Vets welcome, 215-529-0500 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) American Legion Post 210 meets 7:30pm, 1st Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, doylestownpost210.org Meghan’s Foundation Yoga Class for Veterans meets 6pm every Wed at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, meghansfoundation.org VFW Post 175 meets 7pm, 2nd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. doylestownpost175vfw.org Central Bucks Detachment Marine Corps League (MCL) meets 7:30pm, 2nd Wed of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown.

All Marines welcome.

American Legion Post 210 Auxillary meets 1pm, 3rd Sun of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) meets 7:30pm, 3rd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 17 meets 6pm, 4th Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. davmembersportal.org

Support & Service Groups

Cancer Support Group at Generations of Indian Valley meets 11am-12noon, 4th Fri of month. $3 donation/pp, per session. Space is limited. FMI/register at 215-723-5841.

Sisters U Monthly Meetings 3rd Thurs of month, 7pm-9pm in Perkasie. Email: info@ sistersu.com, AARP meets 12:45pm, 2nd Mon of month at Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. 215-536-3066, upperbucksac.org

Ah Dental Month….this time of year, we always spend a lot of time talking about teeth! Teeth are so underrated, in my opinion.

They are integral in our survival, as well as our pets’ survival! They allow us to chew and eat our food, and for our pets can be used for protection or even play. Yet, when we talk about teeth, they are one of the last things we often think about maintaining for our pets.

Can you imagine if you went a month without brushing your teeth? Or how about a year?

Or 10 years? Can you fathom how gross your mouth would look, smell, and feel? The vast majority of our pets go their whole lives without their teeth being regularly brushed, and then we’re surprised when they have dental disease or teeth that need to be removed!

Just like in people, dogs and cats get a biofilm on their teeth when they eat, and from daily life. As this film sits there and gets thicker over time, it solidifies into plaque, or tartar. This tartar then sits there and slowly grows, causing gum recession, inflammation (gingivitis), and eventually root exposure! This weakens the

tooth, and can lead to loose teeth, or even tooth loss, and infection/abscesses! These are ALL bad things…and are 100% preventable!

It is true that not all pets are totally on board for brushing their teeth, but most of them can be won over with a little time and patience.

Starting them young also helps them get used to having them brushed, and using flavored tooth paste! There are lots of video tips online, and different products you can try…but the biggest take home here should be that you try!! Three times a week should be your goal – so get out there, and brush those pearly whites!! And if your pet already has a lot of tartar – have no fear! Call your regular vet to get in and get those teeth checked out, and consider having a dental cleaning done. Once the tartar is there, we need to get in there and clean it off (just like people!), so we have a clean slate to then keep those teeth healthy…and if you talk with your vet this month, many have dental month discounts to help get that price down to help you and your pet! Happy brushing everyone!

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

Family Education Program on Addiction meets 1st three Mondays monthly, 7pm at Presbyterian Church Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Facilitators provide guidebook on understanding addiction, impact on family, next steps, support networks. Regis: 1-800-221-6333 SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets 7:30pm-9pm (1st Wed each month) at Quakertown St. Luke’s Hospital, Taylor Conference Room A. Contact 610-657-0811.

Compassionate Friends Support Group (loss of children, siblings) meets 7:30pm-9pm the 2nd Tue of month. St. Luke’s Hosp, 1021 Park Ave, Quakertown. (Taylor Conf. Rms A & B) tcfquakertownpa.org or 484-408-7314 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the 3rd Monday of month.

First UCC, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meets last Thurs. of month. Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave. RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic (for uninsured eligible residents), 595 W State St, Doylestown. Call to schedule an eligibility appt. 215-345-2260. aschealthclinic.org Alzheimer’s Support Group at Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, details: Social Services 267-371-4517, nkoval@phoebe.org NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900, NOVABucks.org Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tues 7pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, (family/friends of those struggling w/addiction) Bedminster.naranon@ yahoo.com A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-220-8116, www.awomansplace.org UB Kiwanis meets 1st Wed of month 7:30am at Panera Bread, 4th Wed of month 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown

Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wed of 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 Thurs 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy in Quakertown. Membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com

Community Meals

Free Community Meal 2nd, 4th, & 5th Wed of month, 6pm. Richland Friends Quaker Meeting, Mill Rd & Main St (off Rte 309) Quakertown, 215-538-7555 Free Community Meal 3rd Thurs of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm. First UCC, 4th & Park, Quakertown, 215-536-4447 Free Community Meal 1st Thurs. of month (Oct-June) 5:45pm. Yerger Bldg across from Trinity Lutheran, 102 N Hellertown Ave, Quakertown Free Community Meal 3rd Mon of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Call 215-249-3689 for possible ride.

Bingo Bingo - Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (1st Thur. of month $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo - Richland Twp Fire/Rescue every Tues, open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. 215-536-7226 Bingo - Great Swamp Fish/Game every Sat, open 4pm, (kitchen open) 2650 Schukraft Rd, Quakertown, 215-536-8820 Bingo - Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs (except July) open 5pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo - Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues, open 5:30pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Bingo - American Legion Post 397, 1st & 3rd Fri of month, open 6pm, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624

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Be Aware of Social Security Myths

Ichabod Crane, portrayed by actor Neil Hartley, visited Michener Library in October. The Woman’s Club of Quakertown sponsored this program. Watch for information about another special program series planned for 2020. Pictured: Hartley with Dawn Ciccone & Mochael Mooney, QCSD cross country coaches photo sandy shelly

Harley’s Haven

Polly

Tessie

This adorable girl is Polly! Polly is about longer able to keep her. We scooped her a year old, and loves everyone! She is a back up and are looking for the right fit for big puppy, so still loves to play and romp, her longterm! She is a sweet terrier mix but is also quite good at snuggling. She is girl, who loves other puppy friends and is a lab/herding breed mix of some kind, and great with kids! Tessie is now around 2 is great with kids, other dogs, you name it! years old, and has a wonderful personality!

She is searching for a family of her very She has a great mixture of being up for an own...could it be you? Please reach out adventure, but then also being fine hanging with a bone and chewing at your feet! She today for more info!

Sweet Tessie was just returned to our would love an active family to give her a rescue, through no fault of her own her forever place to rest her head, and deserves family had a major change and was no the very best!

Looking for a furever friend? Give Harley’s Haven a call at (267) 354-5204.

Social Security can be one source of retirement income for you and your spouse. To maximize your benefits, you’ll need to make some key decisions and be aware of some common myths.

• Myth 1: Always take Social Security early. You can file for Social Security benefits as early as 62, but you could get 25% to 30% more if you wait until your “full” retirement age (likely between 66 and 67). You can receive even more if you wait until 70, at which point your benefits will “max out.” However, there’s no right time to file for everyone – it depends on your situation, including factors such as your life expectancy, employment, financial need and spousal considerations.

• Myth 2: When you claim Social Security won’t affect your spouse’s benefits. This is not true. How much you receive in Social Security can affect your spouse’s benefits while you are alive (spousal benefits) and after you’ve passed away (survivor’s benefits). Your spouse could receive up to half of your retirement benefit, offset by his or her own benefit, so the longer you work before collecting Social Security, the greater the potential spousal benefits. For survivor benefits, your spouse would receive 100% of your benefit or his or her own, whichever is larger, so when you file affects how much your spouse would receive if you pass away early. In any case, you’ll want to consult with the Social Security Administration about how much your spouse can receive, as his or her own benefits can also affect your decision-making.

• Myth 3: You can’t work during retirement and collect Social Security. Yes, you can. But if you start receiving Social Security before your full retirement age (likely between 66 and 67), you can only earn up to $18,240 in

2020 and still get your full benefits. Once you earn more than this, Social Security deducts $1 from your benefits for every $2 you earn.

But during the year you reach full retirement age, you can earn up to $48,600 without your benefits being withheld. If you exceed this amount, $1 will be deducted for every $3 you earn during the months before you attain your full retirement age. Social Security will increase your benefits when you do reach full retirement age to adjust for the previous work-related withholdings. So, if you plan on working and receiving Social Security, it may not make sense to file if most of your benefits will be withheld. Once you reach full retirement age, you can earn any amount without losing your monthly benefits, although your benefits could still be taxed.

Myth #4: Social Security will provide for all my needs in retirement. Social Security will provide about a third of pre-retirement income, on average, according to the Social Security Administration. Consequently, you’ll probably still need other sources of retirement income because Social Security alone most likely won’t be enough to meet your needs.

So, throughout your working years, contribute as much as you can to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Combining these income sources with Social Security can help improve your chances of enjoying the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Bob Podraza on West Broad Street, Quakertown.

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

Free Tax Preparation Available for Low Income Bucks Families The Bucks County Opportunity Council offers free income tax preparation assistance to low income residents through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, VITA. Trained and certified volunteers are available, February 1 through April 15, in five locations throughout the county: Bristol, Warminster, Quakertown, Newtown and Doylestown.

Office hours at each location vary, but include Saturday daytimes and weekday evenings.

Individuals and families with a combined income of $56,000 or less are eligible for the program.

BCOC volunteers have helped over 12,400 families save over $23.5 million in refunds, tax credits and fees in the last 15 years. Money saved stays in the local economy as low income families generally spend returns on essentials such as food, clothing and school supplies, for example. The program supports BCOC’s overall mission to reduce poverty and partner with the community to promote economic self-sufficiency. Many who are helped continue to work with BCOC’s other services that encourage financial literacy and long-term planning.

Millions of dollars in tax credits go unclaimed each year because many people don’t know about them or don’t know how to apply

for them. According to the IRS, many individuals qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), but cannot afford professional tax assistance to help them file their taxes correctly.

Over 50 volunteers make this program possible through BCOC. Tax preparers receive training and need to pass an exam to be certified. Other volunteers assist in support roles such as greeting visitors and scheduling. The program is sponsored by the IRS, and supported locally by Bucks County Foundation, First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown, and BB&T. Clients are served on a first-come, firstserved basis. For locations and hours, and a list of documents to bring to an appointment, visit http://www.bcoc.org.

To volunteer, contact Eileen Albillar at 215-345-8175, or ealbillar@bcoc.org.

As the lead anti-poverty, 501(c)(3) non-profit agency in Bucks County, BCOC is dedicated to ending poverty by connecting people with the resources to thrive. For over 50 years, the Opportunity Council has served low income families in Bucks County by helping them to stabilize when in crisis, garner resources to achieve a livable wage, gain additional education and training, and work towards economic self-sufficiency.

“Groundhog found fog. New snows and blue toes. Fine and dandy for Valentine candy. Snow spitting. If you’re not mitten-smitten, you’ll be frostbitten. By jing-y feels spring-y.” - Hal Borland

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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church

Evangel Assembly of God

Meets in Strayer Middle School Cafeteria 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 484-523-3333 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Tom Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf

401 Arch Street Perkasie, PA 18944 484-860-8269 Pastor: Rev. Gary Saul Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am, Adult Sunday School 9:30am, Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:00pm, Where God’s Love Changes Lives

First 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!

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

Christ Church United Church of Christ

Christ’s Lutheran Church

1 Luther Lane Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-536-3193 christselca@verizon.net www.christslutheran.com Pastor: Carolann Hopcke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies 1st & 3rd Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church. Find us on Facebook!

Church of the Incarnation

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

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

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

First United Methodist Church

501 Market Street Perkasie, PA 18944 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Rev. Dr. Suzanne Wenonah Duchesne Sunday Worship Schedule: 10 AM weekly.

We invite you and your loved ones to join us.

Good News Church

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

Grace Bible Fellowship Church

1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N. Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Sr. Pastor: Ron Kohl Sunday School for all ages. 10:10am Morning Worship, Evening 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:30pm; Small group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30pm; Tues: Ladies Bible Study 9:30am; Wed: AWANA (2 yrs - 6th grade) & Teens for Christ 6:30pm, Adult Bible Study 7pm.

Juniper Street Bible Church

317 Juniper Street Quakertown, PA 18951 267-373-9115 Lead Pastor: Martin McPherson Associate Pastor: Bob Stevenson www.juniperstreetbiblechurch.org Contemporary Worship Service: Sunday 10 am, Prayer meeting for Quakertown Service Wednesday 7pm, Other services as announced. Watch us live on Facebook Sunday mornings at “Juniper Street Bible Church”

Morning Star Fellowship

429 S. 9th Street Quakertown, PA 18951 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 Tuesday 7pm.

Check website for more info.

Quakertown United Methodist Church

1875 Freier Road Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Rev. Lori Wagner Sunday morning worship: 8:00, 9:00, 11:00am Sunday School for all ages 10:00am Communion first Sunday of each month.

Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker)

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

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown

St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley

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

Grape juice & gluten-free wafers available.

Adult Forum 9:40, Handicapped accessible.

All invited and welcome to Share the Joy!

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville

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

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Trudy Irving stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net 9am Sunday School for all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary, Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 1 to 3pm.

Trinity Lutheran Church

102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman 9am Traditional Service, 11am; Contemporary Service, 10:30am; FaithQuest, 10:15am; Handicapped accessible, Family friendly Church, Dynamic Music Ministry, Living God’s Love for All.

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.

1565 Sleepy Hollow Road, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler Worship: 9:45am; Sunday School 9 - 9:45am 3 yrs - 6th grade; Nursery 6 mo - age 8.

To have your place of worship included in this directory, please contact Terri Roger at 215-529-8915 ext 11 or email at terri@ubfp.org

Grace and Peace to You All!

BY REV. AXEL KAEGLER At the end of February, most churches begin the season of Lent - a period that begins on Ash Wednesday (February 26th) this year and ends on Easter Sunday. We most frequently observe Ash Wednesday with a particular ritual - the imposition of ashes in the shape of a cross on our foreheads, usually accompanied by those grim, but true words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

Ashes are a fairly common symbol of grief in scripture, and really across many cultures.

Ashes are what’s left when everything has gone up in flame. They are what’s left when what we’ve had is gone.

The ashes that we use for Ash Wednesday aren’t just any ashes. Poignantly, they come from the palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday - the festival where Jesus’ followers and fans all welcomed him into Jerusalem waving palms in the air and shouted “Hosanna.”

And yet - those voices soon enough either fell silent, or turned into another cry all together on Good Friday - “crucify him.”

In burning the palms to ashes, and in placing them on our face we confess that even our praise can be like ash and dust. Even our holiest moments can be undercut by the things we’ve done, and the things we’ve left undone.

The very best among us can, and will, become dust. Sounds depressing, right?

The trick is, I really don’t think that Ash

Wednesday is that depressing at all. Honesty and humility are not bad things. We’re often so afraid to be shown as “wrong,” or “bad.”

We can be tricked into thinking that the ways we’ve messed up are the end of us. But in confessing that we are sinners, and knowing that the way things are are not how they have to be, a strange hope arrives.

Ash Wednesday isn’t about death and sorrow. It’s about hope. With death and regret smudged on our foreheads for all the world to see, and staring at us right in the mirror, we confess that God has done more with less.

As the late Jan Richardson once observed - we may be dust, but have you seen what God has done with dust? Have you heard what God has done with the Crucified One? He is risen!

And that changes everything for you, and for me. We are no longer captive to the power of shame, sin, and death - because he has come back for the sake of the living and the dead.

So get some ash on your forehead, hear those grim words and understand the hope behind them. Take this Lent not merely as a 40-day program to give up a bad habit or pick up a good one. Take it as a chance to begin again, and live a new life that is free from the things that once harmed you. In Christ their power has died, for you Christ is risen. Amen.

Axel Kaegler is the pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown. He can be reached at kaegax01@gmail.com

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Since I am writing this article in MidJanuary there is no way for me to predict actual February weather, especially since we have experienced record-breaking warmth and 20 degree freezes all within the last several weeks. February is not an outdoor gardening month but I can still review some typical indoor gardening tasks.

Seed and Plant Catalogs Typically, major seed growers/distributors have published their catalogs by now.

Although Master Gardeners are not permitted to recommend any specific company there are growers who have been in business for many years who have a proven track record among local gardeners. Burpee is always a good reliable local source. For the Organic Gardener, Johnny’s has been in business since 1973.

Recently I have discovered a new source “The Whole Seed Catalog’. This monster catalog available in home improvement centers offers nonGmo Heirloom seeds. The full color 448 page catalog is not only a feast for the eyes, but the perfect February activity. Whatever source you prefer, February is a good month to order seeds. Many catalog companies offer free shipping or other discounts this month and seed starting supplies are starting to pop up in stores.

Plant Propagation Although propagating most plants that will spend their summer outside is usually best done closer to the growing season there is one group of plants that can be propagated year round – succulents. Succulents, a group of plants that hold moisture in their leaves, are the easiest to grow and maintain as long as you follow several simple rules. Never overwater and provide them with good light, but not direct sunlight which can burn their tender leaves. Succulents can be propagated from a single leaf, a pup (baby plant growing from an adult) or a growth tip. Before planting, succulents need to “selfseal” their cut stems, a process which helps to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Succulent and cactus soil is readily available in garden centers or home improvement stores.

You can make your own soil using a mix of good quality potting soil, coarse sand and perlite in a 50-25-25 mix. Place the pieces in a shallow dish and store away from direct light.

After about a week choose a good well-drain-

ing container, fill with succulent soil mix and insert the pieces into the soil. Leaves can be left for several weeks before planting. They will grow fine roots and new tiny plants on their own. This miracle of “birth” is worth the small effort.

Indoor Plant Maintenance Indoor plants have few defenses against pests, they rely on proper maintenance by their owners. There are no indoor predators for aphids, spider mites and other nemesis like found outside in our gardens. Good plant hygiene is one of the keys to plant health.

Remove dead leaves and stems from plants and surrounding areas Do not allow plants to touch each other so pests can’t hop or crawl to a neighbor Maintain proper temperature and light Remove any affected plant, isolate and treat at the first sign of disease or insect infestation Always disinfect cutting tools after trimming a plant. 10% bleach solution or disinfectant wipes are suggested Keep inspecting and Scraping!

Continue to search for egg masses which can be spotted on trees and many smooth surfaces in your garden.

Newly laid egg masses have a grey mud-like covering which can take on a dry cracked appearance over time. Old egg masses appear as rows of 30-50 brownish seed-like deposits in 4-7 columns on the trunk, roughly an inch long (fig.). If you find egg masses scrape them from the tree or structure, drop them in alcohol or hand sanitizer in a plastic bag, double bag them and discard them in the trash. The lanternfly is still spreading and is a serious threat to grapes, stone fruits and timber trees in 14 counties of PA. It has also been found in NJ, NY, DE, VA and MD. this web page: https://goo.gl/dzTzAR. Our home gardening hotline and social media center is now closed until March 2020.

But, you can still call, email, or write us with your home gardening questions.

New Hotline Number: 267-483-2022 “Ask a Master Gardener” Penn State Extension Bucks County Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Almshouse Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Email: BucksMG@psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!

7th Annual Citizen’s Police Academy Seeks Local Recruits Community oriented policing plays an important and vital role in reducing crime in any community. Therefore the Quakertown Borough Police Department instituted a Citizens Police Academy to improve communications and obtain citizen support throughout the borough. The goal of this program is that the graduates will partner with Quakertown Police in identifying problems and solutions to criminal issues that are affecting our community. Graduates can take the knowledge back to their neighborhoods where they can use it to enhance the quality of life.

The Citizens Police Academy is a program designed to provide participants with a working knowledge of the Quakertown Borough Police Department. The program consists of a series of classroom instruction and practical field exercises. There will be a total of eight sessions, held one evening per week for a period of two

hours. The Citizens Police Academy gives an in-depth view into several areas of law enforcement. It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn more about the issues that affect law enforcement in Quakertown Borough.

Individuals who apply for the Citizens Police Academy must be 18 years of age.

The academy is open to anyone, but priority will be given to those who live or work in Quakertown Borough. The academy is offered at no cost. A valid driver’s license is required and applicants may be subject to a background check. The academy will begin on Tuesday, March 3rd of 2020 at 6:30pm. Applications for admission can be found on the borough’s website at www.quakertown.org. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Sergeant Steven Stoneback at 215-536-5002 or email him at sstoneback@quakertown.org.

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