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• Upper Bucks Free Press • July 2016
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What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?
Free Outdoor Patriotic Concert w/Maranatha Baptist Univ. Heritage Singers, 7pm at Quakertown Memorial Park Amphitheater, Fourth & Mill Sts. Bring own chair or blanket for the grass.
July 1 & 2 Perkasie Fire Co Carnival, Lenape Park, 555 Constitution Ave, Perkasie. Open 6pm Fri, open 3pm on Saturday. 215-257-6950
July 2 & 4 Name That Critter, 1pm Free program at Nockamixon State Park Educ. Ctr. Info/preregis: 215-529-7307
July 3 “Cruise Night” 4pm-7pm at Country Sq Shop Ctr, 240-3 S West End Blvd, Quakertown. All makes welcome! DJ Hodge Podge, donations for St. Isidore Food Pantry, get 20% off $10 sale at Sal’s Pizza Randa w/donation day of cruise, 215-538-7526 or 215-896-8277
July 4 – Independence Day “Let Freedom Ring” National Bell Ringing Ceremony, 10:30am at Sellersville Museum, 120 E Church St. Bells will be rung at 2pm throughout the Nation in observance of the Declaration of Independence. 215-257-8769 Quakertown Community Day, Memorial Park, Mill St, Quakertown. Entertaiment, Demos, Fire Co water battles, bingo, music, baseball game, Quakertown Band, lots of food tents, Fireworks at 9:30pm. Quakertown.org Fish for Free Day 9am-11am at Nockamixon State Park. Learn the basics of fishing without a fishing license. Details at 215-529-7307
July 7 Lily’s Hope Fdn Fundraiser 5pm-10pm at Inside Scoop, 301 N 3rd St (Rte 309) Coopersburg. Portion of proceeds supports premature babies & their families.
July 8 Cooking Outdoors Junior Naturalist Program for 4th-6th graders. 10am-1pm at Peace Valley Park, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Details at 215-345-7860, peacevalleynaturecenter.org “Free Movie in the Park” (Hotel Transylvania 2) at Veterans’ Park, Pumping Station Rd, Richland Twp. Details: Tim 215536-4066 or email: tim@richlandtownship.org
July 8, 9 & 10 “Art Inspired By Word” exhibit, (12noon4pm Sat/Sun), free adm. (Preview opening Fri 6pm-9pm) Sellersville Museum, 120 E Church St. Info: 215-257-5253
July 9
GOPA SERIES: Take a Hike! 10am at Nockamixon State Park. Details/pre-register at 215-529-7307. Programs are free, some require pre-registration. Low cost Vaccine, Microchip & Heartworm Prevention Clinic 1pm-3pm at Concord Pet Foods, New Britain Vlg Sq, 4275 County Line Rd, Chalfont. Benefits Logan’s Heroes Rescue, info: 484-719-7101
July 9 & 10 67th Tinicum Arts Festival in Tinicum Park, River Rd (Rte 32), Erwinna, PA. $7/adults, $1/children. Details: tinicumartsfestival.org
July 9 to 11 Lehigh Valley Indian Relic Show, 9am-3pm at Schnecksville Fire Co, 4550 Old Packhouse Rd. Free evaluation of relics brought in. Adm: $3/adults, free under age 12. Info: 215-416-7438
July 10 “Annual Blessing of the Animals” 10:15am, St. John’s Lutheran-Ridge Valley, 910 Allentown Rd, West Rockhill Twp. Outdoor service, leashes, cages appropriate. Chairs welcome, 215-257-9643 Pennridge Community Day 12noon-6pm, Lenape Park, Rte 152, Perkasie. Come meet our Olympic hopeful for Rio. More at: pennridgecommunityday.org/ Cash Bingo, 12noon-1pm at Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Ctr, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. $15/20 games, food available to purchase, 610-847-8178 Cruise with the Motorvator’s 4pm-8pm at Quakertown Dairy Queen, Rte 309. $1/per car donation goes to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHoP) Summer Chamber Music 7pm at Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Rd, Harleysville. Soprano from San Francisco Opera will perform. 215-234-8020 for details
50th Anniversary Celebration, 11:30am, buffet & entertainment. $12/pp at Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq. Pike, Quakertown. Must buy tkts by June 30, 215-536-3066 QNB Founders’ Day Band Concert, 7pm-9pm, Memorial Park at 4th & Mill St, Quakertown. Brian 215-538-5600 x5757
July 15
Blood Drive 8am-1pm at UBYMCA in Quakertown. Sign up at the Welcome Ctr or giveapint.org
July 28
Covered Dish Membership Meeting 11:30am at UB Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. Bring a dish or pay $5. More info at 215-536-3066
July 30
Cheesesteak & Fry Night, 4pm-7pm, Richland Twp Fire & Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown. $9/adults, $6/child. Info/menu at 610-960-4407, eat-in/take-out avail. Reserve to-go order at 215-536-7226 Beach Dinner Dance w/Kevin Kelton Orchestra. $22/dinner & dance, $10/dance only. Pennridge Community Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie, 215-453-7027. Buffet 6pm-7pm, Dance 7pm-10pm
Open House 9:30am-12noon at The Church School one-rm schoolhouse, 2165 Rte 212, (GPS Coopersburg), Free, Springfield Twp Histor. Soc., questions/info: Tom 484-308-1510 “Artists of Our Past” 10am-4pm at historic Stokes House in Applebachsville, 1299 Apple Rd, Quakertown. Free, features 13 local artists. Silent Auction (oil painting), wood sculpting demo, info: haycockhistoricalsociety.org
July 16
Sisters U Basket/Bag Bingo, doors open 12noon at McCoole’s, 4 South Main St, Quakertown. $25/adv, $30/at door. Cash Bar, info/tkts at SistersU.org, 267-429-3196 or info@sistersu.com 15th Annual Community Outreach Benefit at St. John’s UCC, 538 E Thomas St, Coopersburg. Fun, food, entertainment for the family. Cobcares.org, Chance to win $10,000, 610-248-7056 or lurf812@yahoo.com
POQ’s 6th Annual (5K Run/Walk $20/$25 aft 7/2) (5K Relay $50/$60) (1 Mile Kid Run $15/$20), begins 7am-12noon at Quakertown Pool, 601 W Mill St. Registration & info at prideofquakertown@yahoo.com
July 18
Free Community Dinner 5:30pm-6:30pm at Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie, call 215-249-3689 for possible ride.
July 19 to 21
Community Nights at Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie. 6pm-8:30pm, Free to all, Free dinner, kids’ crafts, games, stories, adult bible study, music, & more. Info: 215-766-8157
July 19 to 23
Coopersburg Fire Co Carnival
July 22
19th Annual Golf Tournament at Wedgewood Golf Course (215-536-YMCA)
July 23
July 31
August 6
Household Hazardous Waste Collection behind Quakertown Community HS on Park Ave. Contact for items accepted 215-345-3400 or buckscounty.org/recycling
August 7
“Cruise Night” 4pm-7pm at Country Sq Shop Ctr, 240-3 S West End Blvd, Quakertown. All makes welcome! DJ Hodge Podge, donations for St. Isidore Food Pantry, get 20% off $10 sale at Sal’s Pizza Randa w/donation day of cruise, 215-538-7526 or 215-896-8277
August 8
Dublin Firemen’s Fair
August 12
“Free Movie in the Park” (The Good Dinosaur) at Veterans’ Park, Pumping Station Rd, Richland Twp. Details: Tim 215-536-4066 or email: tim@richlandtownship.org
Sellersville Fire Dept Carnival. Fireworks on Friday after 10pm. Info: sellersvillefd.com
Lovely Hula Hands: storytelling of Polynesia, 2pm-3pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. Enjoy interactive dancing w/Hu La La Polynesian Arts, professional Polynesian dancers, FREE, 215-536-3306 Horse Polo at Tinicum Park, 963 River Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA. Gate opens 1pm, game begins 2pm. Details at lastchanceranch.org or 215-538-2510 (horses available for adoption)
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July 11 to 15 Gosling Gang-Mud Pies for 4-5 yr olds w/ caregiver, 9:30am-11:30am. Experiment & experience mud, etc. Details & fees at Nature Ctr 215-345-7860 peacevalleynaturecenter.org
July 12 to 16
Determined Spirit: story of Amelia Earhart, 7pm-8pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. Free event, no regis. needed. Info: 215-536-3306 or buckslib.org
Blood Drive 2pm-7pm at Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, 1930 John Fries Hwy, Quakertown. Contact S.Kresky@marriott.com to schedule an appt. Questions: 1-866-236-3276
August 13
Community Picnic 3pm-9pm (r/s) at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, Spinnerstown. Basket raffle, bingo, cake walk, live music, etc. Bring lawn chairs. Free food 3pm-8pm. Fun & entertainment! Cruise with the Motorvators 4pm-8pm at Quakertown Dairy Queen, Rte 309. $1/per car donation goes to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHoP)
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Meet Pennridge Olympic Cyclist at Community Day During Pennridge Community Day on July 10 in downtown Perkasie, come out and meet Matt Baranoski, who has earned his place on the USA Olympic Track Cycling Team for the keirin event and is going to Rio in August! Matt, age 23, earned a total of 32 Elite, Junior and Collegiate Track Cycling National Championship Titles. He has won two World Cup medals & has earned his place on the USA Olympic Team! He also is the youngest USA Cycling Elite National champion to date when he was age 17. At noon, he will be part of the opening ceremony at the Sellersville Veterans Monument. Afterward, he will be signing autographs near the Pennridge Chamber of Commerce table and meeting everyone! Come out and give him a strong community support and send off! Follow him at: facebook.com/ MattBaranoskiCyclist
Quakertown Community Day Schedule of Events July 4, 2016 ~ Memorial Park
schedule is tentative Pancake Breakfast (8-11am) Antique Car Show (Opens 8am) Police & Fire Equipment Display (8am) KIDS Camp Parade (8:30am) DJ Mike Trotter (Starts 9am) 69th PA Irish Volunteers Living History Camp Judy Tudy the Clown (10am-11:30am) Food Tents (Open 11am) Children’s Bounce Houses (11am-8pm) Reality Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu (11:30am-12pm) Miss Autumn’s Dance Class (12-12:30pm)
as of press time K9 Unit Demo (12pm, weather dependent) Quakertown Police Child ID Kits (12-1pm) Fire Company Water Battles (1pm) Bingo (1-4pm) Blazers vs Lehigh Valley Catz (Starts 1pm) Could’ve Been Huge (1:30-3:30pm) Flirtin’ With the Mob (4-7pm) Senior Legion vs Pennridge (Starts 6pm) Quakertown Band (7:30-9:30pm) Fireworks Display (9:30pm)
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” - Abraham Lincoln
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Ongoing Events & Resources FREE Family Drive-In Movies at dusk, Christ’s Lutheran, One Luther Ln, Trumbauersville. (7/1MAX) (7/8- PADDINGTON) (7/15- HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2) (7/22- WOODLAWN) ( 7/29- MINIONS) (8/5- HOME & free potluck dinner 6:30pm) (8/12- EDDIE THE EAGLE) (8/19- INSIDE OUT) (8/26- MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN) 8/12 & 8/26 subject to change if not yet released, 215-536-3193 All Ages Block Party 10:30am-11:30am Mondays thru July at Indian Valley Library, 100 Church Ave, Telford. Children come build w/ variety of materials. No registration req’d. Made possible by Wee Build Grant, 215-723-9109 x112 Christmas in July Food Drive from 7/11 to 7/31 at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Donating non-perishable food items to Qtown Food Pantry for families in need Perkasie Carousel is open at Third & Park Ave. Rides 3/$1, refreshmts & souvenirs available. Season Schedule at perkasiehistory.org Free Summer Concerts at Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. Every Friday 6pm-8pm during June & July, weather permitting. Updates at ThePromenadeShopsatSauconValley.com Quakertown Farmers Market Auctions 1st & 3rd Fri/month w/Les Beyer, 2nd & 4th Sat/month w/Tom Lorah, call 215-536-4115 for info Family Fun Fridays at Quakertown Farmers Mkt every Fri. Info: 215-536-4115, quakertownfarmersmkt.com Lunch Bunch Fridays through July. (11:30am12noon) at Indian Valley Library, 100 Church Ave, Telford. Meet at pavilion next to Library. No regis. needed, info at 215-723-9109 x113 Harley Motorcyle Raffle, $30/tkt, drawing will be at Sellersville Fire Dept Carnival, July 12 to 16. Info: sellersvillefd.com or on Facebook “Sports for Special Kids” baseball program for people w/special needs. Play on Sunday afternoon at QYBA baseball fields. Interested? Call Paul at 267-992-4973 and leave a clear message Summer Science Academy classes at Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy’s Brownstone Barn, Schwenksville. Pre-regis. w/payment required. 610-287-9383, perkiomenwatershed.org for specific classes, ages, prices, & dates. “Summer Explorers (K-3rd gr)” “Summer Afield (4th-6th gr)” “Exploring the East Branch (K-4th gr)” Hoagie Sales 2nd Monday of month (except July/August) at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St, advance orders due Wed. before. $5.25-$5.75, info/order: Kim 215-536-1998 or bucks58fire.com Saturday Bird Walks 8am on trails at Peace
Valley Nature Ctr.in Doylestown. Bring binoculars, suitable for adults & over age 12 w/adult. $2. 215-345-7860 peacevalleynaturecenter.org All Veterans invited to join Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. Call Frank 215-679-7770 Veterans invited 7:30pm, fourth Monday each month at VFW Post 3405, at 211 E Fairmount St, Coopersburg. Call for details at 610-282-1840 Veterans invited 1:30pm, second Sunday each month at John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, 267-371-9636 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) PetSmart Adoption Day is 2nd Saturday each month, 11am-3pm, PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Qtwn, 215-538-2843 lastchanceranch.org Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Saturday each month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215-538-2510 lastchanceranch.org Meet the Dogs at LCR, 12noon-3pm, every Sat. each month (weather permitting), 9 Beck Rd, Qtwn, 215-538-2510 or lastchance ranch.org.
Support & Service Groups
Sisters U Monthly Meetings 7pm-9pm the third Thurs every month, stef@sistersu.com The Parent Support Group on Addiction meets 7pm, third Wed every month in Red Schoolhouse, Presbyterian Church Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Bedminster Twp. Info: Matt, batchof5@yahoo.com Family Education Program on Addiction meets 7pm the first three Mondays of the month in the Red School House at Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Regis. at 800-221-6333 Bullying Prevention Support Group 6:30pm7:30pm every Wed at UBYMCA in Quakertown. Free. advance registration required: 215-750-7220 SOS Bereavement After Suicide – Family Support Group meets at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital 2x monthly, inf: call 215-536-5143 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the third Monday every month at First UCC, Church Parlor, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meetings last Thurs. of every month, Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave, (meal provided), RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend a meeting. Caregiver Support Group 4pm-5pm, meets 4th Thur. of month, Hidden Meadows, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville, 267-429-3931 hiddenmeadows ontheridge.com
Upper Bucks Clinic, free medical care Mon & Wed 5:30pm-8:30pm to uninsured low-income residents of Upper Bucks Co w/no medical insurance & meet guidelines. Info: 215-538-4774, 267-404-7100 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets 4pm, 4th Thurs of month, Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville. RSVP 267-429-3931 Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Group, 3:30pm5:00pm, meets 2nd Thursday every month, Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, more info: Social Services 267-371-4517 NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, Information, Guidance, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900. www.NOVABucks.org Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday 10am-11am, West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd, Quakertown, No dues, free babysitting, 215-538-3195 Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday at 7pm, Grand View Hosp. info at 215-923-7900 Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, for family/friends of those struggling w/addiction, Bedminster. naranon@yahoo.com Doylestown Nar-Anon meets Wednesdays 6pm at Summit Behavioral Health, 702 Hyde Park, Doylestown. Call 215-589-7111 for directions and info. A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/ violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-220-w8116, www.awomansplace.org Kiwanis meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month, 7pm at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Quakertown Quakertown Rotary Club meets (1st & 3rd Tues 7:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant) (2nd, 4th, & 5th Tues 6pm at Spinnerstown Hotel) Business Networking International (BNI) meets every Thursday 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com Believers in Business (Qtwn Chapter) meets 2nd & 4th Friday each month, 7:30am-9am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, info at 610-762-8054
Community Meals
“Fourth Sunday” Breakfast every month, 8am1pm, all-you-can-eat buffet, $8/adults, $4/kids, (Easter Egg hunt in April), Lwr Milford Fire Co, 1601 Limeport Pk, Coopersburg Free Community Dinner third Wed. of month. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Christ Community Bible Church, 1830 N. Ridge Rd, Perkasie, 215-257-7318 Free Community Meals 6pm at Richland Friends Quaker Meeting on second, fourth & fifth Weds. every month. Mill Rd & Main St off Route 309, Qtwn, 215-538-7555 Community Meal-every third Thursday of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, First UCC, 4th & Park, Quakertown, 215-536-4447 Free Community Dinner first Thurs. of month, 5:45pm at the Yerger Bldg across the street from Trinity Lutheran, 102 N Hellertown Ave, Quakertown
Bingo
Bingo at Encore Experiences, 2nd Saturday of month, 1pm-4pm, lunch available to buy, (lots of $$ specials), 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, details: 215-256-6900 Bingo at Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (first Thur. of month has $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo at West End Fire Co every Wed, doors open 5:30pm, (refreshments avail, smokefree), cash prizes, 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-536-6130 Bingo at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue every Tues. doors open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn. 215-536-7226 Bingo at Great Swamp Fish & Game every Sat. night, open 4pm, games 6:30pm, kitchen open. Free coffee, 2650 Schukraft & Camp Rock Hill Rd, Qtwn, 215-536-8820 Bingo at Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs. opens 5:30pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo at Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues. opens 5:30pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Jackpot Bingo at Red Hill Fire Co Social Hall 3rd Friday every month, opens 6pm, games 7pm, 82 E 5th St, Red Hill Bingo at American Legion Post 397 every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, opens 6pm, snacks available, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624
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Send in the Clowns
In 1973, Stephen Sondheim wrote the song, Send In The Clowns, for a Broadway musical. The female lead is reflecting upon her disappointments, not clowns at all. Essentially, she is talking about the fools she has encountered. The same could be said about the life disappointments all of us have experienced at one time or another. It isn’t our fault. We place our faith and trust in those within a variety of areas to do their best and provide a successful outcome for all. Just a few of those people would be educators, service providers, sales people, health care professionals, elected officials, and so many more. Let me make this relative to you. Take for instance, The Russian Bear who pledged to make a positive difference, was given the public trust, and subsequently was deemed to be blowing smoke to become re-re-re-elected and decided to ride his bicycle instead. How about Dumb & Dumber promising to do something about the rampant drug problem to con you for your vote and after becoming re-elected they ignore the problem? Then again there is our newest buddy in the line-up, the Inebriated Fisherman? He promised to bring the party together, promoting unity and inclusion only to disappoint everyone with inept leadership while no one could take ‘em seriously when he wears that lime green painter’s hat. Fools? All Fools? You can bet your sweet bippee as Dan & Dick used to say on Laugh-In. When it comes to health care, specifically hearing health care, some are mesmerized, or even hypnotized, by flashy ads for too good to be true prices in advertising. Others look for the convenience of getting ‘help’ while purchasing that 24 pack of bathroom tissue or institutional vats of peanut butter. Yes, a lot of individuals look to place their trust in inexperienced, untrained, sans-educated sales people for hearing health care. Does that make sense? Can you imagine having your other health concerns like breast cancer, torn rotator cuff, tooth ache, speech impairment, ulcers, etc. handled by a big box center or store front retail establishment? Why entrust your hearing health care to those same outlets? When you do, you will have plenty of time to reflect upon your disap-
pointments and the fools encountered. Those who see an opportunity for a sale for a dollar without knowledge of proper medical training and with disregard for a successful rehabilitative outcome. A hearing health care professional is a board certified and licensed private practice audiologist. This person will have a minimum of eight to ten years of full time university education and clinical rotation in a variety of settings. An audiologist must successfully pass a national board examination. In addition, a minimum average of ten clock hours per annum is required to maintain national board certification and state licensure. It does not stop there. From the professional education and training, an audiologist defines their own scope of practice. Among the choices available for the professional to specialize is handling complete audiological evaluations, digital amplification, industrial hearing conservation, cochlear implants, central auditory processing disorders, vestibular assessment and treatment, intraoperative monitoring, professional writing, medical-legal expert, tinnitus disorders and more. It is one thing when elections are held, the average person is sold a bill of goods and duped into supporting the false faces. Some live and never learn while repeating the same mistakes. Many consumers base their decisions on price. However, price alone should not be the sole factor in obtaining the best in hearing health care. When price is that lone determinant, there is no need to send in the clowns. Don’t bother, they’re here. The patient is short changed on a critical opportunity and the potential quality of life is adversely affected. What a board certified and licensed professional audiologist can do is – change YOUR life for the better! Mr. Murphy has had a bilateral mild-to-moderate sensor-ineural hearing loss all his life and is a binaural in-the-canal hearing aid user. Mr. Murphy has been in practice in Pennsylvania since receiving his Master of Education in Audiology from University of Virginia in the Spring of 1987. Mr. Murphy
I finally got my human mom to pose with me for a picture. So my human has been on the Medifast eating Plan since the middle of April. As of the middle of June she has lost 34 lbs. She doesn’t want to say the diet because she says diet sounds like something you do just for a while. This food is special but she will be changing the way she eats for life with this. Eventually she will be eating more and more of regular food but she really likes their in between meal time bars as the small snacks between meals. Filled with vitamins and low on calories. They will hold you between meals
so at meal time your meals can be smaller.. It’s kind of what she does with my dog treats. They hold me over until dinner time. If I didn’t have those treats I would overeat at dinner. Not to mention dogs can have sugar spike problems too. Thanks to all of you who visited me at the pet fair and joined my “Get Mitzi Jo More Food” campaign. I hope it works. Don’t forget take water along on your dog walks. We need it more than you. Also remember the heat of the pavement goes into our bodies through our paws so keep our feet cooled and walk us on grass when you can. Love M.J.
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11th Ladies Tea at St. John Lutheran
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The 11th Ladies Tea was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Quakertown. The Toe Tappers of Central Bucks Senior Center provided wonderful entertainment. The food was delicious and our men waiters in their white shirts and black pants did a good job of serving 100 ladies. There was a large selection of donated jewelry, pillows, and scarves for sale. photos submitted by lois worthington
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BY PASTOR DAVID ELLIS
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In the days before jack-hammers and backhoes, it was next to impossible to hand dig a grave in the deep freeze of a New England winter. Even the smallest town built a cemetery vault with a stone front and an iron door, which would hold the bodies of those who died during the cold months, until warmer temperatures allowed grave-diggers to open the earth for burial. There was a vault like this not far from my second church. At some time during the preceding century, a small seed must have gotten stuck between the great blocks of that burial chamber. One hundred years later, that seed had grown into a tree so large that it lifted those heavy stone slabs about two feet off of their foundation! That small seed showed itself to have the potential for incredible strength. In his letter to the Galatians, (Ch. 6: 9-10), St. Paul says “Let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time if we do not give up.” Yet for every human being, Christians included, there are always circumstances in which “doing the right thing” seems next to impossible. Our strength and patience seem to have reached their limit. We feel overwhelmed and disheartened. So what do we do with those feelings? We can stay stuck in them and retire our
faith or we can be honest with God, vent our frustrations, persist in prayer and wait with expectation, knowing that the Lord hears us and will respond. Following the resurrection, but before he returned to God, Jesus promises his disciples “I will not leave you orphaned”(John 14: 18). Jesus is saying “help is coming.” The old King James translation, uses the word “Comforter” to describe the one God will send . This is not a downy quilt. It is the Holy Spirit. The word “comfort” literally means “to make strength with”. It means that God will restore our souls. God will encourage us and God will empower us to take the next good step in answering our call to serve Christ. We are like the seed into which God sends life giving power. God’s Holy Spirit comes to live in us. We will grow in faith, strength, patience and wisdom and in the end we will be surprised at what the Holy Spirit is able to accomplish in us and through us. “Let us not grow weary in doing what is right”. We are chosen channels for the Holy Spirit of God in the here and now. With the Holy Spirit alive in us, there’s no telling what we will be able to do for the work of Christ in this world! David Ellis is the pastor at Trinity (Great Swamp) United Church of Christ in Spinnerstown. He can be reached at Pastor.David1@verizon.net
“Live in each season as it passes: Breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.” - Henry David Thoreau
Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church meets at Strayer Middle School Auditorium 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown 267-772-0288 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Thomas Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf Christ Church United Church of Christ 101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling. Join us at 11am Sunday. Halleleujah! Christ’s Lutheran Church 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville 215-536-3193 Pastor: Carolann Hopcke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church Church of the Incarnation (Anglican-Episcopal) 44 S. 8th Street, Quakertown 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Holy Days as announced. Deep Run West Mennonite Church 1008 Deep Run Road, Perkasie 215-257-9643 deeprunwest@verizon.net Pastor: Rodger Schmell Worship Service 10:30 am, Sunday School 9:15 am. All welcome to join us! Emmanuel Episcopal Church 560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday services at 8am and 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome! Evangel Assembly of God 401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 • www.perkasieag.org Pastor: Rev. Gary Saul 5/29 - 9/11 No Sunday evening services. Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday worship 10:30am, Wednesday evening service 6:30pmWhere God’s Love Changes Lives
First United Church of Christ Fourth Street & Park Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4447 info@firstUCC.net www.firstUCC.net facebook.com/FirstUCCQuakertown Co-Pastors: Douglas & Joyce Donigian Traditional worship Sunday 9:15am, Alternative worship Sunday 5:15pm, Community dinners every 3rd Thursday 5:30pm First United Methodist Church 501 Market Street, Perkasie 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Scott Dorn Mission: Share God’s love, Make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ, positively impact our community and world. Good News Church 424 Juniper Street, Quakertown 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. An alternative to the ultra-contemporary Sunday Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm, World Evangelism Fellowship affiliate. Good Shepherd Church (Episcopal) 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown 215-822-3930 Pastor: The Rev. Catherine Kerr 10:00am Sunday Eucharist Grace Bible Fellowship Church 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N., Quakertown 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Pastor: Ron Kohl, Sr. Pastor 6/1-8/31 Wednesdays 6:30 pm Teens for Christ (grades 7 - 12), 7 pm Kids’ Club, 7 pm Adult study. 6/5-9/5 9 am Unified Worship Service, 9:40 am 4 yrs - 3rd grade dismissed to Children’s Church, 7 pm Evening Worship Service Morning Star Fellowship 429 S. 9th Street, Quakertown 215-529-6422 Pastor: John Decker www.mstarqtown.org Services at 9am & 11am, Children’s Ministry provided, EastWest Cafe open with free coffee. Celebrate recovery Wednesday 7pm. Check website for more info. MorningStar Moravian Church 610-282-1908234 S. Main Street, Coopersburg coopmoravian@aol.com Pastor: Jay Petrella Sunday services 10:00am. Small, friendly Protestant church. Community mission: Serving free dinners once per month. All are welcome. Call for information.
Pennridge Christian Fellowship 720 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen 215-257-7309 kallebach@pennridgecf.org www.pennridgecf.org Pastor: Thomas Vargis Sunday worship 10:30am, Sunday School after song service (infants to age 12), Wed evenings 7pm w/ prayer, Crossroads youth & (Sep-Apr) boys and girls clubs. All are welcome.Quakertown United Methodist Church 1875 Freier Road, Quakertown 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Russell J. Atkinson Sunday morning worship - 8:00am 9:00am 11:00am Sunday School for all ages 10:00am, Communion offered first Sunday of the month Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker) Main St at Mill Rd & Park Ave, Quakertown 215-538-7555 Friends@RichlandQuakers.org www.RichlandQuakers.org Clerk: Jack H. Schick Non-Denominational guided meditations Wed, 7pm Sunday worship 10:30am “Absolute freedom of thought and worship is our faith and practice.” Ridge Valley United Church of Christ 905 Allentown Road, Sellersville 215-257-7244 rvucc.pastor@verizon.net www.ridgevalleyucc.org Pastor: Rev. Steve Myren We are a vibrant, welcoming Family of Faith. Worship: Sundays 9:30am. Ridge Valley: Growing Together in God’s Love. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 3668 Ridge Road, Perkasie 215-795-2965 office@kellerschurch.org www.kellerschurch.org Summer Worship 9:00am, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday St. John’s Lutheran Church 19 South 10th Street, Quakertown 215-536-3593 stjohnsquak@verizon.net www.stjohnsquak.org Pastor: Ray Miller Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30am, Sunday School 9:15am. Welcoming, Reaching Out, Serving. Elevator available St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org
6/12 - 9/4 Outdoor summer worship (except for inclement weather) Sunday 9:45am Bring lawn chairs/blankets, & favorite morning beverage St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley@verizon.net www.stjohns-ridgevalley.com Pastor: Amy Hotter 8:30am Traditional - 10:30am w/priase band. Grape juice & gluten-free wafers available.Handicapped accessible. All invited and welcome anytime to Share the Joy! St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpauls@netcarrier.com www.quakertown.net/stpauls Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Beginning June 19: 9 am worship in sanctuary, 7/24 at St. Andrew’s UCC for VBS worship, 8/28 in Perkasie Park, Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 1 to 3 pm. Trinity Great Swamp UCC Spinnerstown Rd & County Line Rd Spinnerstown 215-679-7710 tgsucc@verizon.net www.tgsucc.org Pastor: David R. Ellis / Matt Gorkos Beginning June 12, Grove service 8 am, Sanctuary service 9:30 am Family activities throughout the year. Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman 9 am traditional services, 10:15 Sunday School, 11am Contemporary service, Handicapped Accessible, Family Friendly Church, Dynamic Music Ministry, Community Service Oriented Victory Fellowship Church 120 Ridge Road, Telford 215-453-9988 victoryfellowshippa@gmail.com www.victoryfellowshippa.org Pastor: Dr. Virgil A. Mobley Full Gospel.A friendly, loving, and joyful church where the presence of God is in His house. Check out our website.
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American Legion Post 242 Update BY DICK HELM
July 2016
My first topic this month is to thank Chris Betz for taking time out not only to do a photo shoot on Memorial Day but also to delay publication of the UBFP (Upper Bucks Free Press) to include the cover picture of our Ninth Grade Award recipients. Too many times we see coverage in other weekly and daily newspapers that cover “The news of the day” written by their writers showing the “Bad” side of today’s youth. UBFP’s style of offering individuals and organizations the opportunity to express their thoughts is quite unique and so gives us the chance to show the “Positive Aspects” of our community and its inhabitants. These two recipients were awarded their medals and certificates because they were judged outstanding for possessing the courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service to community. In two years we have these recipients back at the Memorial Day Service if they are available to read Flanders Field and The Gettysburg Address. Because of threatening storms and the participation of walking youth organizations as well as Veterans of all ages, our committee cancelled the morning parade the evening before the event. Because of the importance of Memorial Day in the honoring of those who served and especially those who gave “Their All”, we at Post 242 will not cancel the Service in the Park. If it is raining, the
Legion Participants and Honor Guard will be there. Remember, when it rained during a war the soldiers we honor continued to fight for our way of life in their foxholes in pouring rain, snow, and bitter cold. The least we can do is honor them on the day set aside for such honors. To our surprise, the clouds that laid heavy with rain at 9:00 AM dissipated and by 10:00 AM a gathering of about 200 + of those who truly wanted to honor our veterans appeared. I substituted for Chuck Andris as Master of Ceremonies because of illness. Chuck, a Marine Veteran, did an outstanding job in this capacity for many years. Unfortunately he passed away a few weeks later. He will be sorely missed! Our Post is the annual Veteran’s Drawing with over $4500 in prizes and an open luncheon during the drawing for ticket holder. Did you participate in this event? This drawing and the Youth drawing in the fall, do a lot of good for both the Veterans and the youth of our area. If you are one of the hundreds of Post members, there is very little excuse as to why you can’t support these causes. Many purchase their 3 tickets for $25.00 and place the Post’s name as the winning name to further help the cause all the more! Have a good Fourth of July and remember what these brave patriots did and gave up for your freedoms that are so much taken for granted these days.
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How Can You Declare Your Financial Independence? Next week, we observe the 4th of July with sparklers, picnics and parades. And living in a country that offers so much freedom, we have a lot to celebrate. But on a more personal level, you may still be working toward another type of independence – financial independence. What can you do to speed your progress toward this goal? Here are some ideas to think about: • Free yourself from excessive fear. As an investor, it’s not hard to find something to fear. Oil prices, interest rates, political squabbles, even natural disasters – at any given time, each of these factors (and many more) might be blamed for volatility in the financial markets. In response, many people take a “time out” from investing. Don’t let fear hold you back. It takes discipline and some mental toughness to stay invested in all economic environments, but if you’re constantly jumping in and out of the market, you’re almost guaranteed to miss out on the kind of continuity and opportunities you need to move toward your financial freedom. • Liberate your investments’ growth potential. Many investors avoid investing too aggressively, wishing to lower their risk level. And that’s certainly not a bad idea. On the other hand, you can easily slip into investing too “safely” by keeping the bulk of your portfolio in investments that protect your principal but offer so little in the way of return that they may not even keep up with inflation. So, try to always maintain a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles in your portfolio.
The exact amount may depend on your age and tolerance for risk, but at virtually every stage of your life, you need some growth potential. • Avoid the tyranny of debt. It’s not easy to stay out of debt. But carrying a heavy debt load is truly a burden – you’re not only concerned about making the payments, but you’re also depriving yourself of dollars that could be used to invest for your future. Try to do everything you can to live within your means and avoid racking up more debt than is necessary. And when you do whittle down your debts, put that “found” money to work. The more you put in your investment portfolio, the more opportunities you have to reach your objectives. • Free your thinking about the future. Here’s another roadblock on your journey toward financial independence: short-term thinking. Instead of seeking quick gains (which are notoriously hard to achieve), strive for steady growth. Instead of reacting to the news of the day by making impulsive moves, chart a long-term strategy that’s appropriate for your needs, and stick to it. Instead of focusing on the losses you might see on one month’s investment statement, look back over the progress you’ve made over the last five or 10 years. In short, worry less about today – and plan for tomorrow. It will take a lot of time, effort and patience to ultimately achieve your own Financial Independence Day. But once you do, you’ll have reason to rejoice – and you won’t even need the fireworks. submitted by Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones office on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or bob.podraza@edwardjones.com
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studied graphic design, corporate communications, and printing management and sciences. Skilled in both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) communications, Preston-Loeb’s keen eye for detail, coupled with strategic solutions, has helped to produce award-winning work for clients such as Citibank, U.S. Army, Colgate, Revlon, AmerisourceBergen, and Asplundh. Over the course of her career, she has worked for advertising giants Young & Rubicam and Kirshenbaum, Bond & Partners and later held project management and production roles in the entertainment industry including working as Director of Creative Services for Oxygen and Project and Production Manager at AMC Networks. Eventually her hometown roots beckoned to her and she moved back to picturesque Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where she worked as a senior account executive for a boutique agency before joining Furia Rubel. She lives in Warrington, Pa. with her family.
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • July 2016
Good Intentions
Did you know?
The Continental Congress officially declared its freedom from British rule on July 2, 1776, the day that John Adams wrongly thought would be commemorated by future generations. July Fourth, meanwhile, marks the day Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. As copies of the declaration spread across the colonies, celebrations kicked off. Americans lit bonfires, fired celebratory shots from their guns, rang bells, and took down symbols of the British monarchy. At that point, the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord had already happened, but the American Revolutionary War wouldn’t end until the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783.
I Remember Father
My father was born in Erie way back in 1919. He graduated from Montoursville High School in Lycoming County in 1938, moved to Quakertown where my mother’s family lived about 1950 and, in 1983, died here (well, in a hospital near Reading). He’d be almost 100. That means little kids who knew him are at least 35 now. His friends are mostly gone. Unless you’re some potentate or crazy criminal, not too many people remember you when you’re dead more than 30 years. My dad might have been in the local newspaper a few times, but he didn’t make the history books. Everybody called my dad Jack, but his real name was Clarence. My grandfather said he was Clarence Sherman Schick Jr. but he wasn’t. His mom like the name Jack, so his birth certificate said Clarence Jack Schick. He signed his name C. Jack Schick. That sounded good on his business cards when he worked for Sears up in the shopping center: “C. Jack Schick at Sears.” A lot of people did ‘see’ him there. My dad was a big, tough guy in high school, a star on the Montoursville football team (so he said). Later, he went to technical school for electricity, following in his father’s footsteps, but never finished. He met my mom about then. I don’t know exactly what he was doing at the time--he turned 22 five days after Pearl Harbor--but he was drafted into the army. My dad wasn’t a heroic soldier, anymore than every soldier is heroic. He spent a lot of time at it, though. He was in North Africa, Sicily and Italy for a couple of years. He was in a signal corps searchlight battalion with the 5th Army under Omar Bradly. He told some stories about it, but it wasn’t nearly as exciting as the war we saw Sgt. Saunders fighting on Combat. When he came home, he and my mom got married. My parents had some trouble with kids. It was before they had a shot to give the mother, and my mom had RH Negative blood, so their first three babies died. I was lucky; have Negative A blood, and lived. They did tests on my mom’s blood and it helped develope the serum that prevents the problem. My dad worked for his uncle’s funeral home in Montoursville after the war. Having his own babies come through there bothered him a lot, so he quit. My mom’s dad owned Hinkel and Biehn Shoe Store in Quakertown, so they moved here and both of them worked for my grandfather. It was ‘The Big Shoe Store’ in town and that’s where a lot of people got to know him. My dad hoped to become the manager, but my grandfather sold the business instead. My mom went to work for Fields Shoe Store up the street, but my dad went to Sears, where he sold washing machines, refrigerators, and everything else in the catalogue.
I was just a little kid at the time of Quakertown’s Centennial Celebration, but from pictures and vague memories, I know my dad grew a beard for it and was involved in organizing some activities. He started something called Old Timers’ Day, which was held in Memorial Park for a few years. My grandmother and great grandmother used to always go, but I guess the old timers died off and they stopped having it. I suppose it was because of the problem he had with his babies, but my dad got involved with kids even before I was born. As long as I can remember he was a leader with the Cub and Boy Scouts. I have a picture of him at a jamboree at Memorial Park wrapped in a blanket with an Indian headdress on. Local celebrity Chief Halftown was there. Since my dad was always ‘big’, my brother and I sometimes called him “Chief Half-ton” (not to his face, of course). Because of my dad’s involvement in it, naturally I became a Cub Scout and my mom, a Den Mother. I met a lot of great kids my age and had a pretty good time with all the activities. When I was older I joined Troop 4 up at the church on 10th St. When we got a little old for that--14 to 16--we started a Boy Scout Explorer Post. My dad and well know local personality and artist, Jon Roberts, were our Post Advisors. We had a fantastic time and, like the Scouts are supposed to do for you, we learned a lot of things that helped us be pretty good adults--”Do a good turn daily”--and all that. He was really proud when I earned my Eagle Scout award. I went to college in Pittsburgh. I got tangled up in those ‘half-way-grown-up” years, but survived. Being out of town like that, I didn’t see much of my dad except in the summer. Our relationship started to change. A couple of years later, I got married and when I graduated from college I moved to Wyoming. I know my dad felt bad about me moving away--so did I a little--but it was my life now and I was moving on. All parents have to live with that, and most usually get used to it. My dad still had the Scouts though. The Explorer post continued and he earned a whole new group of ‘step children.’ My dad’s influence with young men did not go unrecognized and he was awarded the Silver Beaver--the highest award the Boy Scouts give to an adult leader. My dad had a heart attack and died young, in fact, I’ve out lived him already. I’m sure there are some old people around who still remember him. I’m sure there a some of the Scouts whose life he affected that still appreciate it. He was no different than most fathers, though--except to me. Enjoy your father while you can. Be the best father that you can, because some day, it will be 33 years after you died, too. More articles by Jack H. Schick can be found at Searchwarp.com or Soulofwit.com
In case you’re wondering how the article heading of “Good Intentions” could apply to those wonderful years of the 1950’s and 1960’s? It doesn’t apply to a certain time but it does apply to the majority population of the area at that time. The population in this area remained mostly of Pa. Dutch Heritage in this area until about the end of the Vietnam era. Many people came to household auctions from outside the area because of the tendency of us Pa. Dutch to hold onto things; therefore many farm sales and household sales had unique items dating back to the late 1700’s. Furniture, stoneware, primitive tools. glassware, linens, old paperwork and books, and most of all miscellaneous “Junk.” We of the era shortly after the war started accumulating “Junk” from our period. You see, some of the early 1900’s junk was collected for the War Effort. Thus we have the last period of Pa. Dutch accumulations in our era in vast amounts because of “Good Intentions.” If a fuel pump on a car that worked off of the camshaft back then, went bad; the old fuel pump was kept in the shed because “Maybe a part of the new fuel pump might break and we could salvage that part off the broken part. This list went on and on. How many of you from that era still have an old tin cookie can with lid with miscellaneous nuts, bolts, and washers in it? I have several. I needed a bolt a few months ago and spent about half an hour looking through these 3 small cans for another one. I felt I had to have one that size “For Sure”. After that ½ hour search, I loaded up the dog and drove into the “Farm” store for a new one. Old habits just don’t die off to quick when at the store I bought 3 bolts just in case I damaged the new bold putting the piece of equipment back together. Yup, the other 2 bolts found their way into one of the three miscellaneous bolt tins, probably never to be used! When I go along with my wife on rare occasions to Yard Sales, I could go wild with purchases of other persons miscellaneous items they kept for use with “Good Intentions”. Yes, some are of my age and probably Pa. Dutch, but I find this disease of Good Intentions
seems to be contagious with those who have moved into the area from down near the city or even out of stators. Could it be something in the drinking water? Of course, the number of years that a couple lives at one place seems to make a big difference in what they accumulate. When I sold Real Estate, I noticed that, what we called transients, those who had to move about every 7 or 8 years because of their jobs or family affiliations usually did not have the Good Intention accumulation of other homeowners that lived in the home years longer. They learned how to use the Dumpster after about their second or third move. Can you imagine the size Dumpster they will need for me as we have lived at the same place since 1975? I must admit, in the past three years I have really hit the Good Intentions accumulation quite heavily. I have held off the threat of my wife to have a large Dumpster brought in, many old paper records that I thought I had to keep are gone, old lawn mowers and other hand tools with broken handles or bent blades are gone, old paint brushes that were washed out are hard to chuck out but they too are biting the dust. Those little packs of screws you get with shelving or self-assembly items and when you complete to job a few screws or washers are left over. They are brand new—how can you throw something like that away! You can always use a spare screw somewhere. (Good Intentions). You guessed it, they are in that 2’d miscellaneous screw can. I am one behind on the screw cans as opposed to the Nuts and Bolts cans. We will be heading up to our home in the mountains for a few days three days from now and I just painted up new fascia boards that have to be replaced on the back of the building. You guessed it; I was out in the barn this afternoon gathering up the miscellaneous screws and nails that I might need. After all we are 28 miles away from the nearest hardware and wood products store. If I don’t use those items I brought up with me, I will put them out in the shed on the property—You guessed it—In the cans I have up there to be used with “Good Intentions!” Dick Helm is a regular contributor. He can be reached at dickhelm@ubfp.org
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Pest Control
As summer kicks in, we are sure to see more damage to our plants caused by unwanted pests. You’ll want to choose smart ways to deal with the population of bugs and/ or animals that have chosen our gardens for their lunch! First, identify what you are dealing with! What is it, and where did it come from? What are its habits, life cycles and how can its activity be changed? Take advantage of the FREE service of the PA State Extension office to share pictures of insects, damaged plant material, or other evidence of infestation. The Helpline staff are a valuable resource to find an effective solution. Penn State Department of Agriculture encourages Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as an approach to control of pests. They suggest a multi-step approach to a satisfactory outcome. IPM starts with prevention. If a particular unwanted pest is a concern, be sure you are not providing it with your hospitality! Eliminate breeding grounds, hiding spaces, food and water supplies for the critter before he decides to call your home “his home.” Be attentive: if you spot the problem early, you have your best opportunity to be the victor! Get on the offense before the pest gains strength! Be creative: attack the problem with a variety of methods! IPM suggests that poisons and pesticides be only the last resort! Also, pesticides should only be used by a licensed professional. If you win this early battle, you may have also won the war! Prevention and early action is the best way to ensure a more effective, longterm control than a reactive, pesticide-based approach to pest control. Currently we have a battle going against an ominous foe: The Spotted Lanternfly! This insect attacks grapes, apples, stone fruits, and pines, and threatens agriculture in Pennsylvania and the rest of the US! The lanternfly is native to East Asia where natural predators (IPM at its best!) largely control its spread. It was first discovered to exist in the US when found in nearby Berks County, PA! Because of its destructive tendency to feed on trees and fruits important to PA agriculture, it is a serious threat to fruit trees, grapes, and even the logging industries! The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, lays egg masses of 30-50 eggs on any flat surface; unfortunately, that provides a very real opportunity for unintentional transportation of these eggs from one area to another. Because of this, a general quarantine over any area known to have these pests forbids moving items into another geographic region. The egg sack can be attached to smooth tree
bark, but also can be seen on lawn mowers, lawn furniture, farm equipment, and other vertical surfaces! By July, lanternflies will be maturing to reddish-gray-winged adults with black spots. Despite its wings, lanternflies generally hop! Learn to identify these harmful insects and take action by reporting any sightings of this insect in areas outside of the current quarantine to badbug@pa.gov or 1-866-253-7189. Snap pictures of suspicious insects or egg sacks to share with the PA Department of Agriculture (PDA) to help them in their efforts to monitor this insect and keep the lanternfly at bay! The mature fly sucks sap from tender stems and foliage. Their damage may display in leaking sap on tree trunks and stems. Bees, wasps and hornets may be the first to draw your attention to the sappy leakage as they are keenly attracted to its sweetness. Damaged trees branches and vines may succumb;
eventually the whole plant or tree may be destroyed. Experts are still learning more about this threat to agriculture in Pennsylvania and the United States and how to combat it. They are asking for the public’s help in this effort. Lanternflies will be depositing egg sacks later this summer or fall—the Department of Agriculture provides recommendations for scraping and disposing of the egg sacks (double bagged in plastic or doused with hand sanitizer first). Report the destruction to the Department of Agriculture. More information and images can be found on the PDA website http://goo.gl/vLGA2O The quarantine area may well be expanding eastward to our area— do your part! Be alert and proactive! This is a battle we may need to win! Our 2016 Home Gardening Hotline is back through October 28, 2016. Call or write us with your home gardening questions at 215345-3283 Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 12:00 noon and additional hours on Wednesdays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm “Ask a Master Gardener” Penn State Extension Bucks County Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Almshouse Rd Doylestown, PA 18901 Email: BucksHotline@ag.psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us through the Upper Bucks Free Press!
Call Before You Dig!
The reports have been coming in this spring from all over PPL Electric Utilities’ service territory: Someone starts a landscaping or construction project without calling the dig notification hotline 811, and they hit a buried electrical line. We average about 200 dig-ins to our underground system each year, and of those incidents, five dozen to six dozen are caused by a failure to call 811. Thankfully, we’re not aware of anyone who has been seriously hurt. But in other places, in other years, people have been killed by coming into contact with underground lines. These events can also disrupt electrical service and damage utility equipment. These accidents can be avoided with a simple, toll-free call to 811 before starting work. Pennsylvania One Call System Inc. provides a communication network to prevent damage to underground utilities. The goal is to ensure public safety and to prevent accidents, injuries and death. Under Pennsylvania state law, anyone who plans to dig into the ground with power equipment is required to call 811 to reach a call center that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That call must be made at least three business days prior to digging.
(If you are using power equipment, it doesn’t matter how deep you are digging. Examples of power equipment that can cause problems include front-end loaders, compact excavators, post-hole diggers, rototillers and aerators.) Once that call is made, utility companies will determine if any electrical, gas or other utility lines are in the area. You can help ensure the safety of those digging. Anyone who sees any type of digging can call 811 if they don’t see any markings, such as paint or flags, to indicate a survey has been done to determine if underground utilities are in the area. If you see a person or contracting crew preparing to dig in your neighborhood and you don’t see any markers, you should call 811 or suggest that your neighbor or the crew involved call 811. You may prevent a serious accident – and help keep your power on. You’ll be asked to provide the county and municipality in which you are located, the street name and address, the intersection and the company information. Safe digging only takes a little planning ahead, and it can avert a tragedy. Please do what you can to keep your underground project safe. Carol is the Regional Affairs Director for PPL Electric Utilities in Allentown, PA. Reach her at CObando-Derstine@pplweb.com
Quakertown Farmers Market Awards Scholarships
Quakertown Farmers Market has awarded scholarships to four graduating seniors at the Quakertown Community Senior High School. Scholarships were awarded for outstanding achievements in Art, Athletics, Music, and Technology. Each awarded recipient not only excelled on an academic level, but has also contributed to the community on a consistent and voluntary basis. The recipient awarded in the “Art” category is Liam Brogan. Liam’s artistic ability was chosen for his participation in the “Hope and Healing Juried Art Show.” Liam gave back by representing the Quakertown Community School District at Bucks County’s Intermediate Unit. He will be attending Penn State in the Fall. Jack Chenoweth, a National Honor Society
member. played on the QCHS Football team and competed on the track team. Jack Gave back by being a four year volunteer at St. Isidore’s Food Pantry. Jack will be attending Temple in the Fall. The recipient in the Technology category was Chad Coleman. Chad is tireless when it comes to “Giving Back” to his classmates as well as the Middle School Students by producing, editing, creating, and publishing videos. Chad will continue his Radio and TV passion at Northampton Community College. Ronald Jon Cubbage, a National Honor Society member, achieved awards in both the Singing and Choir groups as well as being captain of both the indoor and outdoor track teams. He has been accepted into the Landscape Architecture School at North Carolina A&T.
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Happy 105th Birthday Irene!
Quakertown High School Wall of Fame Induction & Alumni Meeting
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Members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Quakertown recently celebrated Irene Synder’s 105th birthday at the Phoebe Home in Richlandtown. photos submitted by lois worthington
Cressmans Still Going Strong 70 Years Later (left) Dr. Robert Leight awards an honorary QCHS diploma to past Superintentent of Schools Dr. John Holbert (right) Strayer Middle School choral group Messa Di Voce performs the Alma Mater.
(left) Gary Holland ’63 is one of the three alumni to be inducted into the QCHS Wall of Fame. Gary lost his life fighting for his country in Vietnam. Accepting on his behalf are his brother James Muhler and sister Rosemarie Reichard. (right) Cary Krause ‘84 is inducted into the Wall of Fame by High School principal David Finnerty. Friends and family gathered to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Kenneth and Dolores Cressman, lifetime residents of Quakertown. They were married on June 22, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church, where they are still members and sing on the choir. Family members surprised them by coming to the church service on June 26, followed by a luncheon at the Brick Tavern Inn.
(left) Dr. Jay Kirkpatrick ‘58 is inducted into the Wall of Fame (right) Members of inductee Gary Holland’s class pose at the new Wall of Fame inside the High School.
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Upper Bucks Y Funky Foo
The Upper Bucks YMCA was the scene for Food Truck Fest on Friday, June 3. The rain stayed away and the evening turned out to be perfect for a night of outdoor dining and dancing. The talented singers and musicians of UBACE (Upper Bucks Alliance for Creative Expression) kicked off the evening and proved that Upper Bucks County has some pretty talented young people! When Philadelphia Funk Authority hit the stage, children, adults and families were introduced to one of the best dance and party bands and they stayed on their feet dancing until the event ended. Eleven food trucks and The Proper Brewing Company participated in what has become an anticipated event for the community. According to Pat Edwards, Upper Bucks YMCA Executive Director, “It’s exciting to see the Y create an
event that brings people together and is all about fun. It’s also about relationships and we appreciate the support from our volunteers, many of which are employees, our sponsors, QNB and Jiffy Lube, as well as the Quakertown Borough who provided fire police and the band shell, Brian and Kris Wilson of The Proper Brewing Company, and of course the food trucks that proved once again that great food can travel on wheels.” The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Upper Bucks YMCA serves over 10,000 people annually, including over 5000 children and offers swimming, fitness, child care, youth, teen and adult sports programs and activities. The Y is proud to offer the 7th Grade Initiative,
which began in Sept providing free full pr berships to all 7th grad Bucks County. Its mis Christian principles, inc ty, caring, respect and into practice through p
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build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA has a financial assistance program, supported by the United Way of Bucks County and private contributions, which ensures that no one will have to be turned away because of his or her inability to pay.
Addison Roche and Jacob Hallowell are the 2016 St. Isidore CYO Kelly Bolish Award Recipients. submitted photo Seventeen Accolade Flowering Cherry Trees were planted along Broad Street in downtown Quakertown on June 29. The new arrivals replace the trees that had to be removed a few months ago because their roots were pushing up the sidewalks and causing hazardous conditions for pedestrians. Pictured: Councilwoman Jann Paulovitz and Code Enforcement Officer Doug Wilhelm. photo by michele buono
Q’town Lions Install New Officers
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The Quakertown Lions recently installed new officers and Directors to their Board at their monthly meeting. President: Lynda Ulrich, Vice President: Mike Goldberg, Secretary/ Treasurer: Marty Mack, Lion Tamer: Nancy Drybola, Tail-Twister: Bob Ulrich. New Board of Directors members: Tom Klee, Jennifer Cotton, Michael Schmauder, and James Stoneback. The installation ceremony was presided over by former Lions Club District Governor Charles Morton. The Lions also welcomed new member, Collin Cunningham to their organization. Collin is the Branch Manager of Penn Community Bank’s Milford office. (above left) Vice President Mike Goldberg, immediate past President Kerry Weaver, Secretary/ Treasurer Marty Mack, President Lynda Ulrich, former District Governor Charles Morton. (above right) Bob Ulrich was installed as the new Tail Twister for the Quakertown Lions Club. photos by michele buono
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Quakertown Alive! Receives National Accreditation
Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) is honored to recognize that Quakertown Alive! and 34 other Pennsylvania downtowns have been named “Nationally Accredited Programs” by the National Main Street Center (NMSC). Receiving National Accreditation Main Street Program status is seen as a prominent recognition. Accredited Main Street programs are evaluated annually by their coordinating program. PDC, the coordinating program of Main Street programs in Pennsylvania, is proud to see these downtowns acknowledged for their determination to meet Main Street principles. All of the 35 communities have met the ten performance standards required by NMSC. These standards include topics such as training requirements, planning methods, and community involvement.
All Main Street programs involved have worked together to build an accomplished community revitalization effort through training and education. Receiving national accreditation shows that these programs are dedicated to creating a change in their community and leading as an example for other programs in the revitalization process. Founded in 1987, the mission of Pennsylvania Downtown Center is to build and support the capacity of local nonprofit organizations, municipalities and individuals to enhance the overall well-being and sustainability of Pennsylvania’s communities. For more information about the accredited communities or the Main Street program, contact Maria Wherley at (717) 233-4675 ext. 116.
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Summer Hazards
Summer! Ah summer… my favorite time of year!! Summer is such a fun, outdoor time of year – which lends itself great to pets! Especially dogs, who love a good outdoor day as much as the rest of us! Remember though that with soaring temperatures, come some hazards for our furry companions. Here is a list of the most common ones to keep in mind this summer: 1. Heat stroke – yes, this happens in dogs, and even in cats! It can take as little as 30 minutes in a hot yard without water or shade, and less than 10 minutes in a hot car for an animal to develop heat stroke. And once they do – it is a true emergency, and is life threatening! It can present as excessive panting, purple or darker colored gums, vomiting, seizures, collapse/ fainting, difficulty breathing, and more. This is an emergency – get help! And a few ways to avoid it – make sure your pet always has fresh water, shade, and isn’t left outside when the temperatures are above 85 degrees! 2. Leaving your pets in a parked car. Though I mentioned it above, this one is so important it warrants its own space. It is NEVER ok to leave a dog in a car – even if it’s in the shade, even if it’s only for a minute….it can take as little as 5 minutes for a car to reach dangerous temperatures. Just don’t do it. EVER. 3. Walking your dog on black top – this stuff gets HOT!! A good guideline is to place your hand on the pavement palm facing up. If
you can’t comfortably leave it there for over 5 seconds, it is too hot for your pet’s feet! Every year we see at least a few dogs come in for not being able to walk, and it turns out they have burned all of their foot pads off from walking on too hot of concrete. Be aware and watch where you walk them! 4. Bee stings – or even other insects! Typically, this is just a nuisance problem, but you want to keep an eye out for a more serious allergic reaction. Some dogs/cats who are allergic to bees can have a reaction similar to a human with an allergic reaction, and this becomes an emergency as well! Often you would see swelling at the site, or of the face, or vomiting. If you see any changes or reactions after a sting, call your vet right away! The sooner the better! 5. Eating snacks they shouldn’t – what dog wouldn’t seek out some yummy treats this summer? Just make sure it is within reason, and it is safe to eat! The biggest no-nos would be corn on the cob (since it is the perfect size to get obstructed!), onions, avocado, grapes/ raisins, and chocolate. There are more, but those are the most worrisome. Don’t forget that even with the hazards, have a good time this summer! Summer is time to play outside, so get out there and enjoy!! Happy July! Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the new Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996. They also founded Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.
Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. - James Bryce
Double Trouble
Training more than one dog at a time is lot easier said than done. Most times it can look like a chaotic three ring circus. I was trying to work with my new puppy, Sally, when my older dog, Ubu, kept nosing his way in on the training session. Ubu was always in on the fun if there were treats involved. It was like he was saying “move over, newbie, let me show you how to do it.” My poor Sally walked away in disgust. So much for that training session. What was I thinking? Face it, dogs can feel jealousy. Whatever Sally was getting, so was Ubu. It was time for me to take a step back and figure out how I could properly manage this eager beaver. One of the easiest solutions in training two dogs at the same time is to work in a room with a closed door between the two dogs. Rotating the dogs every few minutes help over-anxious dogs wait their turn to train. To help mitigate the problem you can place a food puzzle, yummy chewy or a food stuffed rubber toy. If a dog has been trained to enjoy his crate that dog can be crated when not training you
can send one dog into his crate while you work with the other dog, and then switch dogs. Give the dog in the crate a stuffed food toy, or drop treats into the crate periodically as you train the other dog. No forcing the dog into the crate; he should be able to enter willingly. You can separate the non-training dogs on the other side of a baby gate or an x-pen. If you have multiple dogs, it may be easier for you to work on the inside of the x-pen while the non-training dogs are on the outside. Remember to share a couple of treats for the non-training dogs. This exercise requires huge impulse control plus plenty of training sessions beforehand. Call out one dog at a time by his name, while the other dog remains in a down stay position on a mat. The best way to train multiple dogs is first train them separately, then train them as a group. When training as a group just insert “all dogs” instead of individual names, then your cue. Training should always be fun. If you feel overwhelmed, please call a professional. Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI owner and lead trainer of Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC, Quakertown, PA
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ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Elizabeth A. Cressman, deceased, late of Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Whereas Letters Testamentary have been granted to the within Executor, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands to make them without delay to: John Cressman, Executor, c/o F. Craig La Rocca, Esquire, 800 N. Broad Street, Lansdale, PA 19446.
“I pledge allegiance to my flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” - Francis Bellamy, 1892
Thomas E. “Tom” Henry, 41, died Sunday, May 29 in the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Erica (Haas) Henry. He was a self- employed electrician. Surviving with his wife, are his father Bob Henry, wife Diane of Zionsville; mother, Diane (Widdows) Henry of Macungie; Step-son Cai Talsania & step-daughter KaylliAnn Talsania; brother Rob Henry, wife Allysia of Blandon; Step-brother David Morrow of Bethlehem; In-laws Fred & Carol Haas of Bedminster; niece Ava Robyn Henry. Arrangements were by the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service.
for further schooling, and met her future husband, Lloyd, a Korean War veteran attending the University under the provisions of the GI Bill. They were married June 1, 1955. While Lloyd continued his education, Doris worked for Liberty Life Insurance Co, Greenville, SC. When Lloyd graduated in 1958 they moved to PA where he became employed as a teacher in the public schools. Doris chose to be a homemaker and care for her 3 sons. She was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Quakertown. She enjoyed playing her violin in various musical groups and singing in the church choir. She also assisted Lloyd in delivering meals-on-wheels. Surviving with her husband of 61 years is son Michael, wife Linda, grandchildren Catherine and Steven, of Chapel Hill, NC; son David, wife Gail, grandchildren David Patrick and Heather, great-grandchildren Lilli and Logan of Pismo Beach, CA; and son Bruce, wife Janae, grandchild Hannah Grace of Layton, UT. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd, 2nd FL, Bethesda, MD 20814.
~Obituaries~
Doris Bahner, of Quakertown, departed this world and entered her Heavenly home on May 29 at 85 years of age. She suffered ill health for 12 years and was a long term breast cancer survivor. Doris was born on Oct. 13, 1930 in Centerville, Iowa to the late Fred and Merle (Weatherly) Gorden. She attended Udel Consolidated Schools and graduated in 1948, where she was 5th in her class rank. Doris was a 1953 graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Upon her graduation she worked for the Sword of the Lord Publishing Company in Wheaton, IL. Doris later returned to Bob Jones University
Donald J. “D.J.” Shaw, Sr., 79 of Quakertown died Friday June 10, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of Mildred M. (Arnold) Shaw. They celebrated 51 years of marriage in May. Born in Boston, MA he was the son of the late Daniel F. and Helen (Connolly) Shaw. He was employed by the U.S. Navy until his retirement in 1976 and then continued working until his retirement in 1997 from the Civil Service at the former Warminster U.S. Air Station. Donald was U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Quakertown American Legion. He was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown. He also was a Fourth Degree Knight with the St. Isidore Council of the K of C where he also was a past Grand Knight
In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons Donald J., Jr. (Heather) Daniel F. (Betsy) and Douglas C. a daughter Debra M. Dowless. Two grandsons Donald J., III and Dillon. He is also survived by several brother and sister in laws and Nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Jean Ratliff and Patricia Bahr. He will be sorely missed by his pet Dachshund Gouber. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to St. Isidore’s building fund, 603 W. Broad St., Quakertown PA 18951. George T. Allen, 71, of Quakertown, died Sun., June 26 at home. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Vizcaino) Allen for the past 48 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late George and Lillian (Kramer) Allen. After serving his country in the U.S. Marines, George served his community as an officer with the Philadelphia Police Department. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion and of the Fraternal Order of Police, and he was active in All Star Kempo Karate. Above all else, he was dedicated to his grandkids and loved spending time with them building birdhouses, crafting, and traveling. With his wife, George is survived by son George (Liz) Allen of Souderton; daughters Lynn (Bill) Taylor of Westminster and Kelly Allen of Cinnaminson, NJ; grandchildren Katie, Scott, Casey, Danielle, Alex, Abby, and Jake; and sisters Maryann (Butch) Binder, Judy (Joe) Boyjko, and Georgiene Hoffman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 www.janfcs.com
It Takes a Town to Make a Difference
BY JENNIFER REHRIG If you live in or around Quakertown there’s no doubt you’ve seen one of our own walking around with all his belongings. Maybe you’ve seen him at Giant, the park, the library, or toting his belongings down the sidewalk. We recently had someone he trusted reach out to him, and he has finally agreed to take the help being offered. Dozens of our towns caring citizens have helped to sustain him during his time on the streets. It’s been a true community effort backing him, feeding him, constantly checking on him, and reaching out to various organizations on his behalf. He is very kind and deserving of that help and concern, and has lived in Quakertown all his life.
At the time he accepted our help it was believed that he had no family, but it turns out that there is some family support available, however they cannot offer him housing. He is currently hospitalized after finally getting the medical treatments he desperately needed. If you are able, we are raising funds to help with housing and to get him the medical treatment he needs so he can continue to have a better quality of life. We promised him that we would never have to sleep on a bench again, and we would like to keep that promise. If you are able to make a donation please visit www.gofundme.com/2anjqm4. For more information on the Quakertown Community Outreach Group please visit our website at www.quakertowncommunityoutreach.org.
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Quakertown Graduates Receive Scholarships
The Woman’s Club of Quakertown presented a $1000 scholarship award to Alyssa Wilkinson. She will attend Elizabethtown College. (left to right) Sandy Shelly, Past President, Alyssa Wilkinson, Truda Heck, Club Trustee
John Stevens received the Miles D. Trumbauer Memorial Scholarship Award of $1000. The award is sponsored by the Christ Union Cemetery of Trumbauersville.
Jacob Bovard (center) was presented with the Private John Rivers Memorial Award by VFW Post11322. The $250 scholarship will go toward his education at the Air Force Academy.
Graduating seniors Justin Awckland (left) and Jamie Lyn Dotterer (right) are are each presented with a scholarship of $1000 by the Quakertown Alumni Association on June 4. Money fundraised by the association and donated by alumni make these and other initiatives possible. photos by christopher betz
3 Ways to Buy Real Estate with a Small IRA With the popularity of Real Estate IRAs gaining ground, it’s important to stay up to date on this topic. If you have retirement wealth you may want to look into more information about investing in real estate. I am always sharing important information on people looking to invest and the key insight you need to know is you do not need to have the full cash amount in order to invest in real estate with retirement dollars. If someone has a small IRA, there are a few paths they can follow. Here are the three most popular ways for a client with a small IRA to invest in real estate: Partner the IRA A self-directed IRA or Real Estate IRA can partner with other IRAs, investors’ money, and even personal funds. Sometimes partnering with one account, one investor, or only yourself, will not provide enough funding for the investment you are interested in. In this case, you can partner with a group. The IRA would own a fraction of the investment and share the profits and expenses with other investors in that same proportion. Leverage the IRA Yes, your IRA can take a loan. The regulations require a non-recourse loan if a loan is to complete a real estate transaction in a self-directed IRA. A non-recourse loan is a loan in which you, as the IRA holder, are not
personally liable for repaying the loan. The IRA holder cannot personally guarantee the loan the IRA is acquiring. Once you locate a lender/bank, the lender will lend to your IRA, not to you as an individual. The lender will have no recourse against you or other assets in your IRA in the event of a default. The lender will only be able to recover the property and your equity in the property that has the loan. Lend your IRA You can passively invest in real estate by providing capital from your IRA for a real estate transaction. In many cases we see investors borrow from a third party’s IRA to close on a transaction. The IRA owner determines the rate and terms of the loan. The loan from the IRA is secured by the property. If you are interested in exploring this option feel free to contact me for a consulation! It was exciting to be interviewed by Business Innovators Radio on the subject of “Pricing Your Home Correctly.” Hear the interview here: ubfp.org/heardeily. Thank you all for your support over the years, I appreciate the trust you put in me for your real estate needs. Sue Deily has been a Realtor® for 31 years, resides in the Upper Bucks Area and enjoys serving her clients in Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties. Sue has been featured in Bucks County Real Estate Trendsetters. Sue is happy to answer your real estate questions and can be reached at suesellshouses@gmail.com and at
215-872-9865.
Harley’s Haven
Meet Fury!
This little man with a big personality is named for Nick Fury for those marvel fans out there! He was found in Philly with a lot of wounds, and we fear he was used as a bait dog. But Fury doesn’t seem to hold a grudge! He is a typically happy puppy and is very playful and outgoing - he loves people! He understandably takes a little bit of time to warm up to new dogs, but once he does he is all puppy! He is about 7 months old, and is a pitty mix of some kind. He is already neutered and is up to date on vaccines - contact us today!
Meet Bridget!
Bridget is such a sweetie....we can’t understand how she keeps getting overlooked! Bridget is from our shelter friends in South Carolina. She was abandoned at the shelter, and we just had to get her out of there! She is good with other dogs - but is most comfortable with very mellow/laid back dogs. She is super people oriented, so could also be an only dog just fine - more attention for her!! She loves all people, and is quite snuggly and goofy - she is still very puppy! Bridget is about 1-2 years old, is spayed, and up to date on vaccines. Don’t let another day go by - call today! If you are looking for a furever friend, give Harley’s Haven a call today at (267) 354-5204.
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Bucks College Trustee Makes Major Donation, Building to be Renamed Bucks County Community College Trustee Otto Grupp III has announced a $250,000 gift to name one of the college’s main academic buildings on the Newtown Campus in memory of his late wife. This fall, Penn Hall will officially be dedicated Jean H. Grupp Hall, college officials announced in a June 2 ceremony. “The gift, matching the second-largest single donation to the college in our 52year history, supports our plans to further strengthen academic and professional programs, ensure student success through support services and scholarship opportunities, and become a greater regional asset for workforce development,” said Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt, college president. A long-time resident of Langhorne, Jean Grupp graduated from Bensalem High School where she received numerous accolades for scholarship, school activities and leadership. She continued her education at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing and passionately served her profession while raising her family. After her passing in 2011, Otto Grupp established the Jean H. Grupp Memorial Nursing Scholarship which provides tuition and fees to one Bucks Associate Degree Nursing student for his or her final year of study. Penn Hall was chosen to be renamed in her honor as it houses the college’s well-regarded nursing program. Otto Grupp has served Bucks as a member of the Board of Trustees since 1992. He also
served on the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors from 1992 to 1995, and again from 2012 to 2013. “On behalf of the entire college community, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Grupp and his family for their generous support of our students and belief in our Bucks mission,” added Shanblatt. To learn more about Bucks’ Associate
Riordan’s ‘The Hidden Oracle’ a great summer read Rick Riordan is the author of the famed “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”, a book series where modern day human and ancient Greek world collide. The Hidden Oracle is a spin-off of the series, still taking place in the same literary universe. Fans on Riordan’s Percy Jackson series will be happy to once again visit Camp Half Blood, the camp where human-Greek god hybrids live and train. New readers to the series will find an action-packed adventure. The Hidden Oracle Series: The Trials of Apollo (Book 1) By Rick Riordan 384 pages – ages 9+ Published by Disney Hyperion May 3, 2016
Otto Grupp III (left), a longtime trustee at Bucks County Community College, has announced a $250,000 gift to the college to rename an academic building in in honor of his late wife, a former nurse. Accepting the gift are College President Stephanie Shanblatt and Tobias Bruhn, Associate Vice President of Advancement. Degree nursing program, visit www.bucks. edu/nursing. To learn more about opportunities to support Bucks’ educational mission, visit www.bucks.edu/foundation.
“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers... but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.”
- Erma Bombeck
Synopsis- Meet Lester Papadopoulos. He’s a half-blood, sixteen years old, covered in acne, and just happens to be the god Apollo. You see, after all of the trouble with Gaea rising (which occurred earlier in the Heroes of Olympus series), and almost taking over the world, the blame fell on Apollo. As Zeus said “Your fault, your punishment.” – so he turned Apollo into a human, of all things. Apollo just expects to have an easy time of being a human and expects that Zeus will feel Apollo learned his lesson. Apollo finds it a bit hard to win back the favor of his father. Where can he turn? Camp Half-Blood of course! What I Thought- It is no secret that Riordan is one of my favorite authors. Every time I see a new book come out, I brace myself thinking it may be the one where he jumps the shark. I was especially hesitant with this one because it
is yet another expansion of the Percy Jackson universe. I am happy to say Riordan once again did not disappoint. The story highlights Riordan’s masterful use of humor weaved into an action story. This book was hilarious. Apollo is so full of himself, you can’t help but like him. It is also really interesting seeing his character and personality change as the story goes on. It is a really unique perspective on Mr. Riordan’s world, finally seeing it truly from the eyes of one of the gods. Kids will enjoy reading the story, and meeting new characters, along with revisiting some of the older ones. Meg – the half-blood Apollo is charged with serving, is a great new character with an interesting past who I will enjoy getting to know in the coming books. The level of action and suspense is on par with what I’ve come to expect from Riordan’s work. The book reminded me of Riordan’s writing in the Lightning Thief (the start of the Percy Jackson series). With each book, the series gets more intense. I am wondering if that is what will happen with The Trials of Apollo series. Overall, a great concept and a wonderful introduction to a new chapter in this franchise. For more on books and reading visit my website at ThisKidReviewsBooks.com
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$20,000 Awarded to Quakertown Property Owners
Quakertown Alive! recently awarded over $20,000 in matching grant money to local property owners as a part of the DCED Design Grant Challenge. The total funds of this matching grant are $50,000 which brings in over $100,000 in facade improvements to Quakertown’s downtown. QA!’s Design Committee has been working for the past two years on processing and overseeing the work for this important grant. (above left) Property owner John Schlupp received $5000 as part of the DCED Design Challenge Grant for his work improving the Palace Theater. Pictured: Quakertown Alive! president Nick Bianchini, John Schlupp, QA! Executive Director Naomi Naylor, Design Committee members Lynn Kraft and Angelika Forndran. (above center) Vince Randazzo was presented with a $10,500 check by Naomi Naylor and QA! Vice President Paul Rose for work on the facades of his properties on West Broad Street. (above right) A $5000 check was delivered to C. Robert Wynn for work on his property on Broad Street by Naomi Naylor and Paul Rose. photos by michele buono
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Discover Doylestown Announces New Officers, Public Meeting Dates
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Discover Doylestown (previously the DBCA) elected a new President and Vice President this past March. Former President and Board Member Rich Slabinski was elected to the position of President. Krisy Paredes, who has been on the board for three years, was elected as Vice President. Paredes is the Marketing & Events Manager at The Doylestown Bookshop and has volunteered on many events and committees since 2002. She was a founding member of First Friday Doylestown and co-chairs town-wide events such as Where’s Waldo in Doylestown every July and The Lego building contest which will enter its second year this Fall. Rich Slabinski is a Commercial Lender with Quaint Oak Bank and has been a DBCA/Discover Doylestown Member for 16 years. It was recently decided with much enthusiasm that the organization would once again hold open membership meetings for Business and Community Members at the
Doylestown Borough Hall, located at 57 West Court Street in Doylestown, PA. Meetings will be held from 8:00am9:00am on September 21 and October 19. The group is hoping that this will increase the dialogue and welcome new members into the fold. Discover Doylestown (previously DBCA) is a non-profit organization of residents and businesses dedicated to celebrating our community and creating lasting traditions. Our efforts include the Doylestown Arts Festival, Doylestown 5k, Taste of Doylestown, Spooktacular Parade, Holiday Celebrations, Seasonal Decorations, and much more! Since our beginning in 1989, our efforts have been driven by the volunteer efforts of local residents and businesses. We are financially supported by our community & business members, donations, and our many fundraising events. We encourage all community members to get involved!
Volunteers Pack Record Number of Meals for Local Families
United Way of Bucks County hosted its fourth annual Bucks Knocks Out Hunger on Friday, June 17 at Delaware Valley University. Bucks Knocks Out Hunger seeks to eliminate hunger and food insecurity and increase access to nutritious foods for low-income children, families, and seniors. An estimated 600 volunteers gathered in Moumgis Auditorium to pack a record number of nutritionally enhanced meals consisting of dry pasta with tomato basil sauce and rice and beans. Within three hours, volunteers assembled a record 101,400 shelf-stable meals – about 1,000 more than previous years – that were immediately distributed to Bucks County Opportunity Council’s network of 27 food pantries and 6 senior centers. In addition to meal packaging, volunteers tended the gardens of Delaware Valley University’s Hope of the Harvest, a three and a half acre charitable farm. Together with Rolling Harvest Food Rescue, Hope of the Harvest will provide over 54,000 lbs of fresh fruits and vegetables to local pantries. “Every year, the team at Penn Community Bank looks forward to this event and this year was no different,” said Jessica Sweeney, Vice President & Marketing Manager at Penn Community Bank. “With the sing along music, team building and the level of excitement that surrounds you it was truly a feel-good moment,” said Sweeney. She added that it feels good to know that people right in Bucks County are being helped. Connie and Scott Kehs from Doylestown were eager to volunteer again this year. The Kehs have been volunteering at Bucks Knocks Out Hunger for the last three years. “We received an email and signed up right away,”
explained Connie. “It’s something fun to do that is helping the community. It’s a wonderful way to stay involved.” Hunger is a growing need in Bucks County. About 1 in 10 Bucks County residents and 16% of children are food insecure. Bucks County is also one of only 115 counties nation-wide where the majority of hungry people are not eligible for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) or other public assistance programs. They are working families with incomes that are considered too high to receive help, but their incomes are also too low to meet basic needs. About 57% of the people in our community who experience hunger are caught in this gap. BKO Hunger has raised $64,000, but still needs $9,600 to provide items that the community needs such as lean protein, milk, and eggs. These items are important for food pantries, but rarely donated. Remaining funds will be invested in a plan developed by a “Community Solutions Team” focused on hunger relief. That team has been tasked with developing an innovative and scalable plan to meet the needs of those who are hungry or food insecure in Bucks County. Donations from the public are crucial to the success of this project, and gifts of all sizes make a difference. Donations can be made online at www.uwbucks.org/bkohunger, dropped off at any Penn Community Bank, or mailed to the UWBucks office (413 Hood Blvd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030) with the subject line “BKO Hunger.” Penn Community Bank is the lead sponsor of Bucks Knocks Out Hunger.
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Class of ‘53 Vagabonds Reunite
The Vagabonds of the Quakertown Class of ‘58 converged on Leesburg, Florida this past March. (left to right) Donald Freed, VA; Margo Atherholt, FL; Loretta Anastasi, FL; Lois F. Worthington, PA; Bill Bissinger, PA; Janice Jenkins, FL; Letty Schoellkopf, PA; Ron Freed, PA; Nancy Moore, PA; Dave Rotenberger, FL; Patty Trauger, PA. photo submitted by lois worthington
are in urgent need of a car to ensure they can continue. Dana, who escaped a domestic violence situation and left her home with nothing- recevied a vehicle last year from BCOC. Up until then, she had been using the bus to get to work. With a car, Dana’s commute was cut in half, giving her the opportunity to obtain more hours at her part time job. Having the car also gave her the freedom to look for better employment at employers that did not have to be on a bus route. She soon thereafter obtained a job where she will be making $3 more an hour than her current position. Bob Back of BBack Car Care approcahed the Opportunity Council to assist when he heard about Wheelz2Work: “After 33 years of the community helping BBack Car Care grow, I do this to give back to the needy members in our community.” BBack Car Care has evaluated vehicles for the Opportunity Council to make sure they can pass inspection and are road worthy. Rissi’s Automotive has been working with the Opportunity Council for years making sure that the cars the Opportunity Council receives are right for their clients. “Helping one can affect many, and if one small act from us to start a chain reaction, we are grateful to be a part of it,” explained Nick X., owner of Rissi’s Automotive. “We want to make sure that the car will last a couple of years for the clients and that the Opportunity Council is investing their money wisely for their clients and donors.” For more information on how you can donate a car or get involved, contact the Opportunity Council at 215-345-8175 or visit www.wheelz2work.com.
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Several Bucks County auto mechanics have teamed up with the Bucks County Opportunity Council and their Wheelz2Work Program to help Bucks County residents leave poverty and get back on their feet. Rissi’s Automotive, Bob Back of BBack Car Repair, and Joe Davis of Joe Davis Autosport regularly donate their services to the Wheelz 2 Work program, so that donated cars can get into the hands of low-income residents working to get out of poverty. Joe Davis Autosport in Perkasie knows that giving back is part of being in the community. When he had an opportunity to purchase a 1999 Volvo that needed some work, he bought it with the intent of giving it to someone who needed it. Joe Davis put in more than $3,000 worth of work into the car, so it’s road-worthy and safe to drive. That’s where the Bucks County Opportunity Council came in. They accept donations of vehicles as part of their Wheelz2Work program, to give to their clients in their Economic SelfSufficiency Program. Families in this program are struggling in poverty and working toward being economically self-sufficient, through an education and employment plan to eventually earn a liveable wage and be free from all welfare and subsidies. For the families who receive a car from the Wheelz2Work program, it isn’t just a game-changer, it’s a life-changer. Without a reliable vehicle in Bucks County, getting to work or school can be an unsurmountable challenge. The families enrolled in the Opportunity Council’s program may qualify for a vehicle if they are working or going to school, and
More Quotes
Last month I so much enjoyed sharing with all of you my favorite quotes, that I decided I would share some more with you. It was interesting I had received a phone call from a client whom I had not seen in several months. She shared with me at our session that she had read my article from last month and had cut out the article and placed it on her refrigerator because she had found it so helpful. I realized that I had so many more that I could share so here we are. My hope is that when you read them they will make sense to you and you will be able to apply them to your life in a way that moves you and possibly settles your soul. “Successful people believe in themselves and their ability to succeed.” “When you have nothing to lose.. sometimes you are able to be your most authentic self.” I recently had a personal experience with someone very close to me and I made a decision that I needed to confront a situation in order for me to feel that I could move on. I realized that I was holding onto so much fear of losing this person in my life. When I made the decision I was in a very calming mindset that I could face my fears because I really had nothing to lose. I didn’t want to be uncomfortable anymore and because of that sense of calm I experienced no fear only gratitude and felt so relaxed with myself which is being your most authentic self. Audrey Hepburn said: “Nothing is impossible, the very word says I’M POSSIBLE!!” I love this it is so true if only we believe it to be true. “To succeed and have a happy life you need common sense, a commitment to hard work and the courage to go your own
way.” “Happiness is never an accident. It is the prize we get when we choose wisely from life’s great stores.” “Courage means moving forward despite your fears.” This is exactly what I did when I confronted my close friend. I felt so proud of myself for taking this risk and was actually amazed about how good I felt and that all I felt was positive feelings. It was simply remarkable. I do have to say that having a strong sense of spirituality and trust in myself, others and life is why it all aligned for me. There are times in our life when we can define ourselves by what we say, do, think, act or look like. So this next quote is perfect. “It is something you did, not who you are!” What a relief. We can stop beating ourselves up and overanalyzing everything. It doesn’t have to define us. “Don’t hold yourself hostage to who you have been or what you have done.” This is where the concept of forgiveness comes in. It is so important for us to forgive ourselves so that we can be free to be who we want to be now. “When you know better, you do better.” “All that matters is this moment. Everything behind you is gone and everything in front of you is unknown, so all you can do is be the best version of yourself right now.” It is so important to stay in today and not live in the past or project the future. Enjoy every moment that you have on this earth. You can only do it once so make it worthwhile because you are worthwhile and deserving of everything good that life has to offer. My belief is that “all persons are truly greater than they think they are.” Susan V. Brewer is a Certified Life Coach and Psychotherapist in the Upper Bucks County Area. She can be reached at 215-872-4219. Visit her website at www.balancelife4u.com.
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Coopersburg Teen Named Miss Lehigh County High School America Jeanne Eileen Haverhill has been named Miss Lehigh County High School America 2016 and will spend a year promoting the national pageant’s anti-bullying platform along with other community service projects. She will compete for the Miss Pennsylvania High School America title in Altoona, PA on July 31, 2016. B.R.A.V.E. Building Respect and Values for Everyone is the official national platform and anti-bullying campaign of the Miss Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate America Organization. Jeanne will visit scout troops and schools to encourage students to understand and why being respectful and standing up for others is important. “Everyone is dealing with something you know nothing about, and building each other up and supporting our differences encourages everyone to succeed’” Haverhill said. Jeanne also volunteers with many other community organizations, with her emphasis on active duty military and veterans’ projects as well as those that support intellectually and developmentally disabled. She has worked with Wounded Warriors Project, Operation Homefront, America’s Vet Dogs, Operation Cookie Drop Off, Liberty USO and the American Legion. She was recognized for her work recently through her participation in the Military Bowl Parade in Annapolis, MD. She has also volunteered with Indian Creek Foundation and Ivy Hill Therapeutic Stables working with adults and children with disabilities. Jeanne is a rising junior at Southern Lehigh High School where she is an athlete on the varsity rifle team and is a member of the robotics team. Outside of school, she is a member of the Ontelaunee Junior Rifle Team, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Juniors (Post 28 DE) and is a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles where she has had opportunities to
Jonathan Wulffleff Attains Rank of Eagle Scout fly with local pilots and is working on her ground school classes towards her private pilot’s license. Jeanne attended the High School International Leadership program at Pearl S. Buck International and will volunteer this summer in the Dominican Republic with Global Leadership Adventures where she will work on sustainable projects, including the construction of schools and medical clinics from recycled materials. The Miss High School America pageant system is a scholarship and community service based pageant that exists for the purpose of providing personal and professional opportunities for junior high, high school, and collegiate girls and allowing outstanding young ladies the opportunity to compete in a pageant system that has the highest of moral values.
On April 18, 2016, Jonathan Z. Wulffleff received his Eagle Scout rank with Boy Scout Troop 55 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Quakertown. His ceremony was held on June 18, 2016 at Yerger Hall where he officially received his Eagle medal and rank patch. Jonathan has been an active member of Pack 55 and Troop 55 since 2009 and has held many troop positions in those years, such as senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader, chaplain aide, and librarian. His goal is to continue on in scouting and become an assistant scout master after he turns 18 to help with other boys coming up in scouting to get to become eagle with the troop. Parents William and Amy Wulffleff are very excited at their son’s accomplishments! Jonathan is the first member of his family to attain Eagle rank.
New Eagle Scout Jonathan Z. Wulffleff with his Great-Grandfather George Ford submitted photo
Sellersville Museum To State Borough Association Host “Art Inspired By Word”
Honors Local Boroughs and their Officials
The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) announced the recipients of the Association’s prestigious service awards at PSAB’s 105th Annual Conference at the Hershey Lodge on Tues., June 7. Awards were presented by PSAB President Jack Lawver and Awards Committee Chairman Tom Oliverio, who is also a Past President of the Association. In total, more than 150 individuals and boroughs were honored. “This is a special time of year when we recognize our borough officials and their special achievements as leaders in their communities,” Lawver said. In order to promote interest in good borough government and to recognize faithful and effective service by elected or appointed borough officials, PSAB has granted borough service awards to each borough official who is a member in good standing with the Association. These members must serve a minimum of 10 years at one or more boroughs. Officials are also recognized for completing a certificate of achievement leadership program and for distinguished service to the community and the PSAB. Edward Child, Council President of Trumbauersville and Past President of PSAB, received the A.C. Scales Award for service and dedication to the PSAB organization.
Other 2016 awards presented to borough officials in the Upper Bucks area are: 10 or more years of borough service: Marie Howells, Sellersville; Salam Majeed, Green Lane; Robert Rudick, Sellersville. 20 or more years of borough service: Larry G. Smock, Trumbauersville Certified Borough Official achievement: Thomas Hufnagle, Sellersville Other awards are given by the Borough News Magazine, the official publication of the Association, to recognize outstanding municipal websites and newsletters. Trumbauersville took third place for its borough newsletter for boroughs under 2,500 residents. New Britain won first place and Chalfont took second place for boroughs with 2,500 – 5,000 residents for their websites. Quakertown was awarded first place for boroughs over 7,500 residents for their website. PSAB is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to serving 957 borough governments. Since 1911, PSAB has represented the interests of boroughs and helped to shape the laws that laid their foundation. The Association improves and assists more than 9,000 borough government leaders through legislative advocacy, research, training and professional development, and programs. Learn more about PSAB at www.boroughs.org.
(above left) Larry Smock accepts the Thomas F. Chrostwaite Award for his combined 20 years of service to Trumbauersville as a council member and borough secretary. (above right) Edward Child accepts the A.C. Scales Award for service and dedication to the PSAB. photos by christopher betz
The Sellersville Historical and Achievement Authority announces that the Sellersville Museum will be open Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10, 2016, hosting a special exhibit, “ART INSPIRED BY WORD.” There will also be a special preview opening on Friday, July 8. The Museum will be filled with works by five premier artists, including Sellersville resident and local art promoter, Amy Rims. The artists, whose work has been inspired by word, either written or spoken, will display paintings, illustrations, books, and short films.
The Museum will be open on Friday, July 8 from 6 – 9 PM and on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 (Pennridge Community Day), from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM on. As always, admission is free. A fun and educational family visit is guaranteed. The Sellersville Museum is wheelchair accessible and has a chairlift to assist visitors to the second floor. The Museum is located next to the Sellersville Borough Office at 120 East Church Street, Sellersville. Call (215) 2575253 for more information.
The Art of Storing China If you have your heirloom china, crystal, porcelain, and nic nacs in a lighted china closet or display case with lamps inside, don’t position your collectibles too close to the lamps. Once, during an in-home appraisal service call, I had to break the news to a Waterford crystal collector who had her entire collection on display in just such a cabinet. She told me that every Sunday she turned on the lights inside that cabinet so her dinner guests could admire her lovely collection. Well, I found all of the damage that they were admiring. Every one of those Waterford pieces on the top shelf, the ones closest to the lights, was cracked from the heat trapped in that glass display cabinet. My client had been unknowingly damaging her crystal with a weekly dose of high intensity heat. And, like the hot china cabinet, another poor locale for storing your art or antiques is the attic where temperature and humidity changes take place as often as the seasons change. The basement has all the room in the world for the storage of your treasures like china and crystal yet it usually too damp to store those precious pieces. Now that you know where not to store your stuff, here’s a tip on how to store it. No cardboard boxes. That’s right, no cardboard boxes. They attract bugs, are high in acid content, and will stain your ceramics, photographs, and works on paper. Cardboard boxes will soak up
any water like a sponge. Water means moisture, moisture means mold, and then we have a recipe for disaster. I have had clients and audience members ask me, “Dr. Lori, what if my antique or collectible (like my circa 1930s Mickey Mouse child’s tea set worth $500) came in a cardboard box originally? Should I keep that box.” Just because it came in a cardboard box, doesn’t mean it has to stay in a cardboard box when you store it. Of course, the original box should be kept and does have value, but to preserve the antique object long term, take it out of the cardboard box for long term storage. Depending on what your object is, store the object and the box separately wrapped in acid free paper or in a plastic tub. Remember bubble wrap is not for long term storage but instead it is for short term transport. You should wrap your heirlooms in white, acid free tissue paper or white cotton cloths, but never in bubble wrap for long term storage. Bubble wrap traps heat and it captures damaging moisture. You want to keep your art and antiques dry and in good shape even while you are storing them. Dr. Lori Verderame is an antiques appraiser, nationally syndicated columnist and author, and award-winning TV personality on Discovery’s Auction Kings internationally. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events to worldwide audiences.
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