Upper Bucks Free Press • July 2020 by Upper Bucks Free Press

• Upper Bucks Free Press • July 2020

What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? While the Covid-19 situation has wreaked havoc on all of our plans and events, It would make sense to double check with the hosts of the following upcoming events to verify details. With our area finally leaving the “Stay at Home” order period, we look forward to sharing all the events that await us in the coming months, including many rescheduled from earlier dates.

July 4

Independence Day Quakertown Farmers Mkt’s Celebration of Giveaways hourly 10am to 3pm. FMI: visit Quakertown Farmers Market on Facebook.

July 8

centive prizes needed. FMI: call Rose Yanger 610-759-2819 or aidpa@enter.net for email. Our biggest fundraiser! animalsindistress.org

July 18

Lahaska SPCA Open House Tours 11am-3pm (groups of 2-3 people max, masks required). Join online live on FB. BCSPCA.ORG/OPEN-HOUSE

August 5 to 7

Mega Sports Camp (and arts) for kids preschool-6th grade. Free mini-camp at Morning Star Fellowship, 429 S 9th St, Quakertown. Register: MSTARQTOWN.ORG or FMI: 215-529-6422

Patriotic Puppy Parade 2pm at Independence Court, 1660 Park Ave, Quakertown. Meet in Swann’s parking lot, 240 S West End Blvd, Quakertown at 1:30pm. RSVP by July 7. Call 215-538-7050.

August 9

July 11

August 15

East Penn Modifiers Car Club Car Show 9am-1pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd. Free adm., $15/regis. for vehicle. Awards, raffle, door prizes, DJ. Outdoor Flea Mkt 8am-??? at The Picker’s Junction, 220 N Main St, Sellersville

July 12

Free Outdoor Concert by Sunset Skyz, 11am-3pm at Quakertown Farmers Mkt, 201 Station Rd. Good Time Motorvators Dairy Queen Car Cruise 4pm-8pm at Dairy Queen, 206 S West End Blvd, Quakertown. $1/donation per vehicle goes to Children’s Hospital of Phila.

July 13 to 19

WAEB 790 Radiothon to benefit Animals in Distress. Donations for Challenge Hours & in-

Good Time Motorvators Dairy Queen Car Cruise 4pm-8pm at Dairy Queen, 206 S West End Blvd, Quakertown. $1/donation per vehicle goes to Children’s Hospital of Phila. 22nd Under the Stars Car Show 5pm-9pm at Perkasie Old Town Ctr, 7th & Market Sts, Perkasie. FMI: perkasietowneimprovementassc.com

August 16

Longaberger Basket Bingo 11:30am open, games 1pm. Tkts: $25/ea. Early bird drawing for tkts bought before 5/31/20. Sellersville Fire Co, 2 N Main St. Advance tkts: call 215257-4028 x305. (rescheduled from June 7)

August 22 & 23

Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen Giant Scale Radio Control Fly-In at Kumry & Rosenberger Rds, Quakertown (Sat 9am-5pm) (Sun 9am-3pm) benefit T’ville Fire Co & BCSPCA. Food/ drinks available. Free to attend, donations appreciated. FMI: buc-le.org

Michener Art, Mercer Museums to Reopen July 20 With Bucks County making its transition to the “green” phase, the Michener Art Museum and Mercer Museum are delighted to announce that they will jointly re-open their doors and welcome back visitors beginning MONDAY, July 20, 2020 with three special Member-Only Preview Days on July 20, 21, and 22. Both institutions will officially open to the public on THURSDAY, July 23. Keeping the health and well-being of visitors, members, staff, and volunteers as a top priority, the Michener and Mercer Museum are following CDC recommendations and taking new measures to ensure safe environments. While each Museum will have its own set of guidelines, both will be implementing timed ticketing, limited capacities, and social distancing. In accordance with

the Borough of Doylestown, masks will be required in all indoor spaces. The Michener Art Museum will proudly unveil Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and the Ecology of Water along with several other reimagined galleries in the Museum. Advancepurchased timed tickets will allow the Visitor Services staff to welcome guests in a safe manner. Members are also asked to register online for timed tickets. Newly installed traffic-flow signage and stanchions will guide visitors on an enjoyable journey, allowing sufficient viewing areas in ample space. The Museum café and coat check will remain closed at this time. Please visit our website to view available time slots and learn more about the Museum’s safety guidelines.

QCSD Offers Free Summer Meal Service for Children

BY GARY WECKSELBLATT

For the first time, the Quakertown Community School District has instituted a free Summer Meal service for all children 18 and under. The service is scheduled to run from June 23rd through August 20th. “The Administration and School Board understand the challenging times many of our families are going through,” said Zach Schoch, QCSD’s Chief Operating Officer. “We urge families to take advantage of this opportunity.” Just like the district’s current meals program during the closure of buildings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, food pickup will be held at Quakertown Community High School’s Bus Dropoff Location. Food will be provided each Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Tuesdays, each student will be provided with breakfast and lunch for two days. On Thursdays, each student will receive breakfast and lunch for three days. Depending on the day, breakfast items may include assorted cereals, apple frudel, mini pancakes with syrup, whole grain bagel with cream cheese, and French toast with syrup. Each meal comes with a 100 percent fruit juice box. Lunch items may include chicken ten-

ders, turkey and cheese sandwich, chicken sandwich, ham and cheese hoagie and pizza boli. Each meal comes with an assorted fruit cup and whole fresh fruit. Some meals may need to be reheated. They will come with “Preparing Your Meal” handout instructions. St. Luke’s University Health Network will be supporting the district’s efforts, providing Community Supported Agriculture on Thursdays along with backpacks that contain non-perishable items for weekend meals and snacks. Penn Community Bank is helping to support the program. Quakertown Borough’s Park and Recreation’s Camp in a Bag program will also be part of the Summer Food Service. They will include Healthy Kids, Bright Futures Educational Programming with take-home activities such as videos, online resources, “Get your Tail on the Trail” School Programing, gardening instruction with seed packets, dental day with handouts and coloring books. Pete Kelley of Chartwells, the district’s food service provider, said approximately 2,000 meals have been served each week to QCSD students during the building shutdown. He said those numbers have dropped in the last two weeks. “Our families know we’re here,” he said. “We have fulfilled a need and we’re glad to continue that effort this summer.”

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Poodles and other 1950s Collectibles

My books on the postWorld War II era and years as appraising collectibles worldwide gives me great interest in the fun and kitchy objects of the 1950s. For pet lovers and canine enthusiasts many dog breeds were popular in the decorative arts and collectibles of the mid-century modern era. One of the most popular breeds was the poodle. Elizabeth Taylor owned a pet poodle in 1955 and Audrey Hepburn appeared with two poodles at photo shoot for her movie, Sabrina in 1954. From poodle skirts to Glidden pottery featuring dog imagery, the poodle had a place in the American design aesthetic of the period. After World War II, there was a feeling that we as Americans were part of a larger global society. We started to see ourselves more as citizens of the world. What was collected during this period spoke to a new modern age and a newly embraced internationalism. In the post-war years, the popular ceramic figurine of the 1950s known as the Spaghetti poodle referenced an international symbolism and a nod to Hollywood’s collecting practices. Spaghetti poodles were made by manufacturers in Italy, Japan by Napco and others, France and here in the US, too. Spaghetti poodle figurines spoke to an interest in the upper echelons of society like Hollywood starlets and pointed toward a cultural high style for home accessories. Atop many new mid-century modern television sets, there sat a family of white, pink, grey, or very rarely yellow ceramic Spaghetti poodles. Some were general figurines for a display shelf, some were more functional holding earrings or lipsticks on a vanity dresser, and some were marketed in sets of three with chains or leashes attaching parent poodles to puppy poodles. Spaghetti poodles were figurines intended for the living room or dining room; the rooms where company was received, cigarettes were smoked, grasshoppers and martinis were enjoyed. They were not just any mid-century modern figurine like commonplace Hummel figurines depicting small children brought home by American GIs of the Second World War. Spaghetti poodles were special for their unique

form, modern look, and sculptural artistry. A keen collector of the day would recognize the artisan’s workmanship and creativity in the individually-formed strings of ceramic “spaghetti”. An interested buyer would recognize the subtle differences between the American, Italian or Japanese manufactured versions of the collectible art form. Spaghetti poodles differed widely from the American-made, bright-eyed and almost painfully cutesy Lefton bluebirds that were popular at the same time. These cheerful ceramic bluebirds were undoubtedly kitchen collectibles and were only suitable for the shelf over the sink or the space atop the Hoosier cabinet near the Frigidaire. Conversely, Spaghetti poodles were living room decorations watching over happy hour and dinner parties with an undoubtedly fashionable flair. I appraise approximately 20,000 objects every year at public events nationwide, for public museums and private collectors, online and via video call appraisals on Skype, Zoom, Facetime, etc. and when I appraise these mid-century modern ceramic collectibles, I look first for condition and quality. Condition is key because those delicate clay spaghetti elements can be easily damaged. I look for rare colors of the clay like yellow, mustard, or gray. White, pink and black are more commonly found in the collectible world of Spaghetti poodles. I admire and value a distinctive sculptural form which can be recognized as loose or tight poodle curls in excellent condition. If a collector has been able to acquire complete sets of Spaghetti poodle family groups or special varieties of the tiny sculptures then those examples are worth considerably more than the run of the mill examples. As the 1950s became the 1960s, other figurines and common collectibles started showing their age and interest waned, however, the Spaghetti poodle was actively collected for decades to come. Dr. Lori Verderame is the award-winning Ph.D. antiques appraiser on History Channel’s #1 hit show highlighting the world’s oldest treasure hunt, The Curse of Oak Island. For information about your antiques and collectibles, visit www.DrLoriV.com and www.YouTube.com/DrLoriV

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A Piece of COVID-19 Advice for Bucks County Landlords BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. I’m sure all the landlords, and tenants for that matter, are aware of the executive order signed by Governor Wolf on May 7th, preventing any eviction actions from being filed against a tenant until July 10th. This does not mean that tenants are relieved of their obligation to pay rent, it simply means their landlord cannot sue them to evict them from the premises. When July 10th, does finally roll around, there will undoubtedly be a large spike in eviction actions being filed in local magistrate courts. As a result, the wait time in between the filing date and the hearing date will likely be longer than usual, meaning that it could take a lot longer to kick out a tenant who isn’t paying rent. Here are a few pieces of advice to help landlord navigate these murky waters: • If you previously served your tenant with notice of eviction (formally referred to as a “Notice to Quit”) before Governor Wolf signed the May 7th order, serve your tenant again on July 10th. Since you will likely have to wait longer than usual for your hearing, the last thing you want is to have your eviction action dismissed for lack of notice/insufficient service. This is a new wrinkle to landlord/ tenant law that has not been addressed before. The best course of action is to play it safe and by the book and serve your tenant again on the 10th. • If possible, try to come to an agreement with your tenant outside of court. The pandemic

has caused economic hardships for everyone, and judges are aware of this. It would not surprise me if some judges become sympathetic to the plight of the tenant under the circumstances, and issue rulings that are less than ideal to the landlord. After all, judges are people too. Consult with your attorney for possible solutions. There are usually ways to remedy the situation that will leave both parties happy with the result. • If you are able to come to an agreement with your tenant outside of court, hire an attorney to draft the paperwork for the agreement moving forward. I have seen far too many DIY and form lease agreements that have gone wrong due to mistakes made by the parties. You may think that you can save some money by not hiring an attorney to draft the lease agreement/ contract, but believe me, when things go south (and odds are they will at some point), you will be kicking yourself for trying to save a buck. Landlord tenant issues can get ugly. The last thing a landlord wants is having a tenant who is not paying rent while staying on the leased premises. As a landlord, if you follow this advice, you will lower your chances of ending up in that situation. Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 101B, in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He specializes in estate planning & administration, family law, business law and real estate law. To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138 or visit his website at www.fravel-law.com.

Hello everyone. I am Brandy. Before she left Mitzi Jo chose ME to carry on the column. I feel honored to be able to help humans and dogs understand each other’s feelings. Many of you may already know me from my Therapy dog visits that I do. I am a puggle. That is a “designer “breed of a beagle and a pug. I was given to my human when I was 6 months old because my owner lived in an apartment and I was quite a handful as a pup. I am eleven now and have stayed in Mitzi Jo’s shadow a lot of the times. I like to think of myself as the wind beneath her wings. I would like to ask that when you see me in public please don’t make fun of me cause I am chunky. I am a mix of 2 breeds that love food and have been tested for thyroid issues and I don’t have any so the only excuse I have is “I have a slow metabolism”. I get the same amount as my siblings and they aren’t heavy. There is just more of me to love.

I would also like to remind all of you to take water for your dogs when walking them and be aware when walking them on the sidewalk or road. That heat goes right through our feet and we will get heat stroke. Try taking your shoes off and walking on it. Thanks for listening. Love Brandy

“People take pictures of the Summer, just in case someone thought they had missed it, and to proved that it really existed.” - Ray Davies

American Legion Post 242 July 2020 Update BY DICK HELM June is usually a slow month with just reporting on the Veteran’s Drawing. I am happy to report to you that we once again had a successful Spring Drawing. Charles Wismer, our Post Adjutant, reported to me that he anticipates having upwards of $2500.00 in receipts for this worthy cause. Since we went to the new format for multi-ticket purchases as we have today, they receipts have grown substantially. Charley mentioned that he received only 34% return on the tickets sent out to all members. Imagine the net receipts we would have for this important fund raising to help Veteran’s needs in we would just receive 50% response? Kudos go out to all those who did response and I know that many (100) winners will be happy. A few of those who sent tickets back named the Post as ticket holder and others donated their winnings to the Post to help Veteran’s who appeal to us for help or are in need in the Veteran’s Facilities. To date $215.00 was given back! With the Covid-19 situation, our Post has remained closed. During that time many of our officers in charge of the various groups associated with our Post have been busy making necessary repairs and improvements. You will not know the place! We also have recently sent out a letter polling our membership on the “Smoking” -- “NonSmoking” issue. If you haven’t answered by using the polling sheet enclosed with that letter, please do so. There is a time limit for your reply to be postmarked and received so look through your “To-Do” stack and get your signed reply sent to us to register your vote.

As I mentioned about Covid-19. I want to update about our opening. During the beginning of the “Shutdown,” we obviously had a lot of help as people had volunteer time. Now as people are called back to work, our work crews are rather sparse. After we “Button Up” the building improvements, tally the results of the “Smoking/NonSmoking” issue and having the vote, and making the adjustments we need for health protection, we will have a better idea of when we re-open the Canteen. Keep your eyes on the sign out front for our “Grand Re-opening!” In closing, you now know why I mentioned that this was surely a busy June towards other years. All the above mentioned has kept us busy. Regretfully we also were kept busy by the vandalism that I mentioned last month, as it continued. The local police (Quakertown and Richland Twp.) have been steadfast in trying to solve the mystery of the vandals and we thank them for it. This situation will be solved and I try to keep my remarks brief so as not to glorify this cowardly deed. When it is solved we will try to keep you informed as the police information warrants. Keep an eye out on Union Cemetery and the World War I memorial and report any mischief seen immediately to the Police. Remember to VOTE. We all served to insure that right. The future for yourself and your loved ones depends on your analysis of the candidates and placing that vote, from the local, county, state, and national tickets. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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July Pests & Diseases Ticks and Tickborne Diseases Although approximately 25 species of ticks live in Pennsylvania, the vast majority don’t bite humans. The tick most commonly found on humans is the Blacklegged Tick (Ixodes scapularis), also referred to as the “Deer Tick”. This is a three host tick which feeds on different species of mammals at different life stages and is known to vector (transmit) Lyme disease and other pathogens. The larvae feed on white-footed mice, small mammals and birds; the nymphs feed on medium to large animals such as foxes, raccoons, and deer. Adults feed on larger mammals, livestock and humans with a preference for White-tailed Deer (hence the name “Deer Tick”). Adults are active above freezing temperatures and do not hibernate. 90% of ticks are found in less than 50% canopy closure wooded areas and in a 3’ edge habitat. They prefer humid areas and will “quest” for their host. This behavior refers to sitting at the top of vegetation and waving their legs until they come in contact with a host they can grab onto. The American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) adults will bite humans and are active all summer. They prefer grassy and shrubby areas. Although they do not vector Lyme disease they can vector Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a potentially serious disease. American Dog Ticks are much larger than Blacklegged Ticks and an engorged female can be as large as a grape. Lone Star Ticks (Amblyomma americana) are also aggressive biters and can vector Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever as well as other pathogens. The bite has been associated with Alpha-Gal Syndrome which manifests as an allergy to red meat. While the larvae feed on small mammals; the nymphs feed on medium to larger mammals, and the adults feed on livestock, larger mammals and humans; all stages of this tick will feed on humans. The larvae tend to be found in large groups. The best defense is a good offense! When walking along in wooded or grassy areas wear long pants tucked into shoes or boots. Ticks show up better on light colored clothing. Use an effective repellent containing Deet, Picaridin or IR3535. Sprays are available containing Permethrin that can be applied to clothing (NOT SKIN) and allowed to dry before wearing. Tick checks should be conducted after outdoor activity and in the shower. Clothes can be put in the dryer – dry heat will kill ticks. Control of ticks in your landscape can include eliminating brush and wood piles (habitat for small rodents). Remove invasive plants such as Japanese Barberry and Multiflora Rose

which are habitats for white-footed mice (primary vector for Lyme disease) and are known to have a high tick count. Place a 3’ barrier between an edge habitat and your yard. For more detailed information here is a comprehensive Penn State publication by Michael J. Skvarla and Erika Machinger: https://shorturl.me/ZaZQd Important Note: If you have questions regarding tick bites or whether you may have contracted a disease consult your health care physician. The Pennsylvania Tick Lab is a source for FREE basic testing for Pennsylvania residents. https:// www.ticklab.org/. The lab provides information on tick removal, tick identification and analysis for diseases. The Penn State Entomology Lab can identify a tick but does not test for diseases. Boxwood Blight is a devastating fatal disease caused by the fungal pathogen Calonectria pseudonaviculata. This disease which affects Boxwood (Buxus) and Pachysandra species is characterized by brown spots on leaves on the lower part of the shrub. Leaves may turn straw-yellow or bronze and fall. Twigs have long brown lesions. Under wet conditions, white fungal growth is observed on the leaves and twig lesions. If you suspect that your plants have Boxwood Blight please contact the Garden Hotline. We can help you send a sample for diagnosis. Japanese Beetles: July is prime time for Japanese beetles to be feasting on your ornamentals. They can be hand picked or pushed into a container of dish soap and water. Lure Traps are not suggested as they can lure the beetles to your property. Spotted Lanternfly Update: Check your trees and ornamentals regularly for the nymphs. Destroy them before they can become adults. For best up to date information: https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly Our home gardening hotline is open! Emails are being answered by our trained Master Gardeners/Master Watershed Stewards remotely from 9 am to 4 pm Monday thru Friday (closed noon-1pm). For fastest service use email. You can still call if you prefer. Leave a message and we will return your call. Phone: 267-483-2020 “Ask a Master Gardener or Master Watershed Steward” Penn State Extension Bucks County Neshaminy Manor Center 1282 Almshouse Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Email: BucksMG@psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!

The Sky is Falling!

Dealing with pets with noise phobia/anxiety The Fourth of July is such a fun representation of summer, and freedom! But for many of our pets, it is a terrifying time of year with loud bangs and noises, that really scare and panic our furry friends!! Below are a few suggestions to help them manage, and also some things to think about with thunderstorms and fireworks abounding this time of year! ** Keep them inside – though we don’t always know when our neighbors might shoot off fireworks, if you do know, around those times is not a good time to go for a walk, or to let your pet out in the yard especially unsupervised. Even the most well behaved pet can panic with loud noises – so I would recommend to ALWAYS keep them on a leash, and try to avoid walking them outside in the evenings around the fourth as much as possible so they don’t spook and run away in a panic! And cats who go in and out should be kept in for the night to keep them safe as well! ** Use white noise – playing music, or running a fan, or turning the TV on, especially if you won’t be home, are all great techniques to try to soften the noise of fireworks so they are less focused on them and therefore less scared! ** Give them a safe space to hide – if your dog feels better climbing under the bed or in the tub – that’s ok! Have their crate open and covered and ready for them, or let them have

access to a favorite bed or quiet space. It’s ok if they just want to snuggle and hide…that is their way of coping with being afraid! ** Make sure they have proper identification on – hopefully we can avoid it, but the fourth of July has the worst lost pet numbers, and so many don’t find their way back home because they can’t be identified! A collar with tags and a phone number is key, and consider microchipping!! A microchip is safe, and incredibly effective, and increases pets odds of making it back home SO much! (and at Pennridge, July is microchip awareness month – so our microchips are 10% off! Check with your regular vet too about getting your pet microchipped!) – This is a great option for dogs and cats! ** Use other tools or medications – for those pets who really panic, or just can’t cope with the noises, there are other things you can use as well. Some people have success with physical assistance, like the thunder shirt, or others do much better with noise aversion medications or light sedatives. This is something you should definitely speak with your veterinarian about, as it is not the right choice for every pet! This fourth of July, please have a safe a fun time, but remember to take some extra care with those four-legged friends who don’t enjoy the holiday like we do! Happy summer! Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996. They also founded and run Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.

Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local. 2020 Mazda CX-30

Mazda has been manufacturing a stable of fine cars and crossovers. And their latest is their CX-30 crossover that was a finalist for 2020 World Car of the Year. Within Mazda’s line of crossovers, this new CX-30 slots between their CX-3 and larger CX-5 crossovers. Choosing between the three can be a tough decision. But the CX-30 is all encompassing as it’s a cross between a pure driver’s car and a top-notch AWD utility with miserly mileage numbers. CX-3’s exterior styling is very satisfying with smooth, curvy lines that taper to the rear to give it a coupe-like look. Its shark eyes headlights and taillights are all LED powered. CX-30’s design is one that doesn’t go out of style and certainly much prettier to look at compared to, for example, an all electric Tesla whose front end resembles a catfish. CX-3 is offered FWD and AWD and in Select, Preferred and Premium trim models, the latter of which was tested. Upon a mere 17-inch step-in into the cockpit, you’ll find a premium interior with soft touch features, perforated leather and heated front seat inserts, an 8.8-inch display and a pleasantly arranged control deck wherein display inputs are accomplished by a rotary dial. The display serves an infotainment system, rearview camera, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, XM radio with Travel Link that provides traffic information, navigation, weather forecasts and radar, sports scores and area fuel prices. All HVAC controls are sensibly placed and simple to use and below them is a small storage bin could have better served as a wireless phone charger pad.

CX-3’s standard 6-speed automatic transmission and its console mounted shifter (with paddle shifters), is flanked by a Sport mode switch that holds gears in longer for better performance, an Auto Hold switch for when the car is on a hill, plus a Parking brake switch. The latter is annoying in that it automatically sets the brake when the transmission is placed in Park. But must be manually released when selecting Drive. It’s doubtful many drivers frequently use their parking brake other than when parked on a hill. So this feature takes some getting used to. CX-30’s gauge cluster uses a large, centered digital gauge for the speedometer and driver information display, while the tachometer and fuel/temperature gauges are analog. A HeadsUp Display on the windshield shows speed and other information while eliminating the need to take the eyes off the road to check the speedometer. Rear seat ingress/egress is on the tight side, but could improve if the doors opened a bit

wider. The taut seats can accommodate two adults or three youngsters with marginal leg room, and that’s provided the fronts aren’t racked well rearward. Headroom is ample. Back in the cargo area and with the rear seatbacks upright, it measures 31.5 inches deep, 40 wide and 29 high. Flip them and cargo depth increases to 60 inches. A low 29-inch liftover makes loading bulky or heavy items considerably easier. Beneath the cargo floor is a space saver spare tire with no extra space around it to stow small items out of sight. We commend Mazda for providing a real tire instead of a tire inflator kit as far too many carmakers are including in

their new models, obviously as a cost saving. CX-30 has but one engine choice. A 2.5-liter, inline 4-cylinder that puts out 186-hp and a matching 186 lb/ft of torque for EPA mileage estimates of an impressive 25 city, 32-highway mpg, which is helped along with start/stop engine technology. Coupled to the 6-speed auto transmission, acceleration is spirited as is passing power, especially when in Sport mode. With a window down, the engine is a tad noisy under hard acceleration, but disappears at highway speeds. There’s certainly no want for power but it would be interesting to see if a turbo were added. Could turn the CX-30 into a rocket. Mazda includes its G-Vectoring Control that adds direct yaw moment control via the brakes. This enhances stability during sharp turns as it supplies light brake force to the outer wheels to restore the vehicle to straight-line running. It results in better emergency handling including lane changes at high speed and when driving on slippery, snow-covered roads. Overall, CX-30 rides comfortably and smoothly on Bridgestone 18-inch tires. It parks easily with its electric power assisted steering and it’s really fun and a hoot to drive. With a base price of $29,600, an extremely long list of features and safety items such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, radar cruise control, smart brake support, anti-theft immobilizer, dynamic stability control, lane departure warning/lane keep assist, tire pressure monitoring, rain sensing wipers, sunroof and considerably more are all standard. Actually, the only extra cost options were for a navigation SD card ($275), floor mats ($450) and delivery ($1,045), that took the bottom line to a reasonable $31,370. As a 2020 World Car of the Year finalist, CX-30 is certainly one of the most compelling and handsome AWD crossovers on the market. Nick Hromiak is an automotive enthusiast and freelance writer. We look forward to bringing you his new column each month. He can be reached at nhromiak@verizon.net.

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Karen W. Gehman, 71, of Coopersburg died May 30, 2020 in LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Kerwin “Kerry” Douglas Gehman. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Frederick & Eva Walker. She was a nurse’s aide for the former Zohlmans Nursing Home before retiring. Karen was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Zion Hill, PA She is survived by a son Keith Gehman and his fiancé Lori Lubrano of Zion Hill. A sister Roseanne Myers and her husband Barry of Milford Square, and a granddaughter Jillian. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the SPCA 60 Reservoir Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. Thomas C. Carter, 81, of Spinnerstown died June 3, 2020 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was the husband of Priscilla (Wesley) Carter. They were married 58 years in January. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Thomas & Isabelle (Reustle) Carter. He retired in 1993 from Merck where he was the supervisor of the Maintenance Engineering Department. Prior to that he was a foreman for the former L & M Fabrication. Thomas liked farming, gardening, antiquing, grain painting and bee keeping. He also loved his home and being very artistic allowed him to redesign and rebuild it over the last 45 years. His most joy in life came from his family especially following his grandchildren’s activities.

~Obituaries~

He was a faithful member of Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C. in Spinnerstown. Tom was a veteran of the U. S. Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife he is survived by his three children Tom (Lisa) of Jupiter, FL, Kristi Anderson (Gary) of Harleysville, PA, and Dean of Jupiter, FL. Three grandchildren Grant and Gwen Anderson and Grace Carter. He is also survived by a sister in law Phyllis in Hatboro. Predeceased by a brother Bill. Private Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C. Cemetery Fund for perpetual care P.O. Box 494 Spinnerstown, PA 18968.

Patricia A. “Patty” Garges, 73, of Bucks County & the Poconos, died June 6, 2020 in Life Quest Nursing Center, Quakertown. Born in Scranton, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul F. & Jean (Snyder) Regan. She was an Inspector for various electronic companies in Bucks County. She was a member of the New Foundland Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, and the Honesdale Senior Center. She also enjoyed cooking, crafts, and gardening. Patricia is survived by a son James P. Garges of New Britain, and a daughter Jamie L. Ochmanowicz (David) of Quakertown. Two grandchildren Cassidy & David. She was predeceased by a sister Diane Fedak and a brother James Regan. Memorial Services were held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimers Association 399 Market St., Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Marlyn Markley, 83, of Coopersburg died June 7, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown. She was the wife of the late Rodney Markley. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Michael & Rose (Sekasch) Pastor. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown. She is survived by a son Richard Ritterson two daughters Linda Bleam, Lorraine Schleigh. Five grandchildren Katelynn & Justin Schleigh, Brian McDonald, Tracy Schott, & Annette Clemmer. Fourteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Michael Ritterson who died June 7, 2018 and a daughter Irene Ritterson. Private graveside services were held on June 16, 2020 in St. Isidore’s Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

Marie Ida (Thomas) Schnalzer, age 94, died Mon. June 8, 2020, in her Quakertown home. Born Nov. 20, 1925, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond, and Marie (Wood) Thomas, and the widow of the late Leo E. Schnalzer, Sr. Marie was devoted to her family and her Catholic faith, as a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church. Marie is survived by: sons Leo E. Schnalzer, Jr. (Linda), David J. Schnalzer (Sue), and Thomas R. Schnalzer (Rosemarie); daughters Tonya Haselbarth (John), Christina Frey (Larry), and Marietta Druckenmiller (Robert); 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, and sister Ida Mae Loew. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Raymond and Paul Thomas. Services and interment will be private. Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, at 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To read the full obituary, visit www.NaugleFCS.com

and her cousin, Christine Schlegel Shinn. Most of all, Jeannine will be remembered for her sense of humor, her warmth, and her love and compassion that she showed each person as she genuinely took an interest and cared for them. She is now at peace in the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus. Services and interment will be held privately. Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. of Quakertown. 215-536-3343. To view her online tribute and to leave a message for her family, please visit www.nauglefcs.com Richard J. Lewandowski, 79, of Quakertown died June 15, 2020 in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia I. (Creamer) Lewandowski. They were married 43 years last June. Born in Conshohocken, PA he was the son of the late Stanley J. & Marie H. Lewandowski. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a chief Master Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force with the 913 AG Willow Grove Air Base retiring as a flight line branch chief. He was a master craftsman building his own home in Bedminister. He also enjoyed woodworking, and doing all handiwork. Richard enjoyed the yearly gatherings of the 913 AG. He was an unselfish person putting everyone before him. He was a member of St. Isidores Catholic Church in Quakertown. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Richard (Ginamarie) of Dover, DE and Steven Mark (Karen) of Gilbertsville, PA. Four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. Predeceased by a sister Dorothy D. Stefkovic. A Mass was held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Isidore’s Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or to Shriners Hospital for Children 3551 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19140

Neil E. McGinley, age 67, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 10, 2020 at his residence in Quakertown, PA. He was the loving spouse of Elizabeth (Knox) McGinley, with whom he shared 10 years of marriage. Born in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Henry C. and Patricia (Dickey) McGinley. Neil graduated from Warren County Technical School in 1971. Neil worked as a Newspaper Pressman/ Production Manager for 45 years. He was very much active in the Boy Scouts, and belonged to Witauchsoman Lodge #44 and was part of the Order of the Arrow as Ceremonies Advisor. He loved taking photos, listening to Doo Wop music, camping, being outdoors, spending time and cooking for friends and family. Neil was also an avid race car fan. Surviving along with his wife Beth are children: Missy McGinley, Ryan McGinley and Rachael McGinley, the mother of his children Patrica (Patty) McGinley step-children: Michael Stevens and Christina Seckman, grandson: Aaron McGinley, and siblings: Patrice McGinley. Colleen Kaulius, Kevin McGinley. Shawn McGinley, Brian McGinley, Tim McGinley, Chad McGinley and nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to Boy Scouts of America. To view his online obituary please visit www.nauglefcs.com

William George Barndt Sr. age 90 of Quakertown peacefully passed away on June 17, 2020 at St Luke’s Hospital Upper Bucks Campus in Quakertown PA. He was so happy to be home spending his last days with family and his dog Simon. He was a loving husband to Irene Fay (Foulke) Barndt for 66 years. He fondly called her “his bride”. They held hands as they fell asleep every night until the end. He was an awesome dad to and is survived by his son William G. Barndt Jr. and his wife LouAnn (Stever) Barndt. He was a proud Poppy to his two grandchildren Alyssa J. Barndt and Corinne N. Barndt. Poppy was also blessed with two great grandchildren Gianna Elle Barndt and Luca William Barndt. He totally adored them and they brought much joy. Bill, was a kind man known for his warm smiles and kind ways. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951 or Dementia Society of America, https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate. A memorial service will be held at a later date when all who loved and knew him can attend.

Jeannine Ruppert, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died on Saturday morning, June 13, 2020. Jeannine, a resident of Quakertown, PA, was born on October 1, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rose Anna “Rosie” Schlegel Roehm, age 18, and John Joseph Roehm, age 23. Jeannine is preceded in death by her siblings Kathleen and John. She is survived by her brother, William Dunn, her son Jeffrey Smith and his wife, Jaime, her son Gregory Smith Sr. and his wife, Janet, her daughter, Cindy Smith, her 6 grandchildren and their families: Anissa Haney, Ashlie Smith, Rebecca Dunkerton, Brittany Smith, Gregory Smith Jr., and Carly Smith, her 14 great grandchildren,

Anna M. Groh, 98, of Hellertown died June 22, 2020 in Saucon Valley Manor. She was the wife of the late Roy Groh. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Charles, Sr. & Rose (Scholl) Imbody. She enjoyed yard sales and flea markets. Anna is survived by her daughter Barbara Schaffer, a sister Ruth Imbody, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and a son-in-law Robert Crouse. She was predeceased by a son Barry, a daughter Linda, and a son in law Richard Schaffer. A Graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com).

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~Obituaries~

John J. Higgins, 93, of Quakertown died June 22, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of Patricia (Cullian) Higgins. Born in Scotland he was the son of the late John & Mary (Wilson) Higgins. He was a tool and die maker for Delp Corporation before retiring. He was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children John Higgins (Lisa), Rose Marie Higgins (Alan), and Paul Higgins. Seven grandchildren Ivy, Crystal, Heidi, Victoria, Brittany, Ali, & Dylan and eleven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter Jacqueline Higgins. A Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Isidore’s Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Isidore’s Catholic Church 603 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951.

Jean D. Link, age 87, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 25, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Green Lane. She was the loving wife to the late LaMar Link with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, PA she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Edna (Barrington) Turner. She graduated from Quakertown High School in 1952. Jean was a wonderful mother, cook and baker. In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards, taking vacations to Canada, having dogs, painting ceramics with her cousin Louise, going boating and golfing. She always looked “put together” and was referred to as the “prettiest girl in Quakertown”. In her younger days she enjoyed fishing, hunting and dancing with her husband LaMar.

Surviving are children: Cynthia Kreider, Matthew Link, and Kathleen Mease, husband Donald, grandchildren: James Kreider, wife Jillian, Amanda Landis, husband Jared, and Ryan Mease, wife Taylor, and great-grandchildren: Michael Landis and Christina Landis. Interment will be in Trinity Great Swamp Cemetery in Spinnerstown. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown. Mary Jane Houck-Finn, née Hansen, born in Philadelphia (baptized at St. Matt’s parish on Cottman Avenue), entered into eternal life surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Saturday, June 27th at the home of her son in East Greenville, PA. Mary Jane was a resident of Blue Bell Place in Blue Bell, PA at the time of her death. Daughter to the late Elmer and Bertha Hansen, Mary Jane (MJ) grew up in Rydal, PA. Along with her two husbands, Mary Jane was pre-deceased by her son, William J. Houck; III, granddaughter Alexandra Lojewski; sister, Anne (Frank) Cannon, brothers, Elmer (Eileen) Hansen, Jr., and James (Sandy) Hansen. She is survived by her sister, Harriet (James) O’Connor, Robert (JoLynn) Hansen, Thomas (Linda) Hansen, and Dennis (Christina) Hansen; daughter, Mary Kay (Robert) Lojewski of Collegeville, PA; sons, Michael of Santa Cruz, CA, John (Mary) of Harleysville, PA and Mark (Ryan-Marie) of East Greenville, PA. MJ is also survived by 12 treasured “grandbabies”, Amanda, Bobby, Alexis, (Lojewski), Danny, Megan, Mark, Ava, Kathryn, Thèrése, Joshua, Augustine and Imelda Houck. In addition, many great nieces and nephews survive her. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.nauglefcs.com.

“Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.” - Henry David Thoreau

Ongoing Events & Resources DUE TO THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE RECOMMEND CHECKING WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO BE SURE OF INFO. Telford Farmers Market opening Wednesday 05/27/2020 at 5 pm Telford Train Station Doylestown Farmers Mkt open every Sat. starting May 2. Ck Covid-19 safety guidelines at bucksfoodshed.org/dfm. Questions? Alex Dadio at dtownmarketmanager@gmail.com FEAST Food Pantry at Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Ln, Trumbauersville. Every Tues 11am-2pm, every Thur 6pm-8pm, 3rd Sat 11am-1pm. Use door right side at bottom of ramp. FMI: 215-536-3193 Free Dog Adoptions for Veterans & Active Military Members! Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue waives adoption fees. Ck website for more on Pups for Vets program. HarleysHavenDogRescue.com Morning storytime activities for infants thru age 6 at Samuel Pierce Library in Perkasie. Call 215-257-9718 for specific days, times & age group for your child. Allentown Art Museum is Free every Sunday, 12noon-4pm. Located at 31 N Fifth St, Allentown Hoagie Sales 2nd Mon of month (except July/August) Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St. Advance Orders Only due Wed. before. $6.00-$6.25, Order: Kim 215-536-1998 or bucks58fire.com Petco Adoption Day, 1st Sat of month, 1pm-4pm. Petco, 242 N West End Blvd, Quakertown, lastchanceranch.org PetSmart Adoption Day, 2nd Sat of month, 11am-2pm. PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Quakertown, lastchanceranch.org Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Sat of month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215538-2510, lastchanceranch.org “Words Come Easy” Drop-in Writing Workshop at Haycock Community Ctr, 1014 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. (Tues 7-9pm) Cost/$10. More info at lyndagene@goblinfarm.net

Veteran Organizations & Activities

Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. All veterans invited to join. Call Frank 215-679-7770 John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 meets 1:30pm, 2nd Sun of month, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, All Vets welcome, 215-529-0500 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) American Legion Post 210 meets 7:30pm, 1st Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, doylestownpost210.org Meghan’s Foundation Yoga Class for Veterans meets 6pm every Wed at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Vets welcome, meghansfoundation.org VFW Post 175 meets 7pm, 2nd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. doylestownpost175vfw.org Central Bucks Detachment Marine Corps League (MCL) meets 7:30pm, 2nd Wed of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. All Marines welcome. American Legion Post 210 Auxillary meets 1pm, 3rd Sun of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) meets 7:30pm, 3rd Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 17 meets 6pm, 4th Mon of month at Albert R Atkinson, Jr. American Legion Post 210, 315 North St, Doylestown. davmembersportal.org

Support & Service Groups

Cancer Support Group at Generations of Indian Valley meets 11am-12noon, 4th Fri of month. $3 donation/pp, per session. Space is limited. FMI/register at 215-723-5841. Sisters U Monthly Meetings 3rd Thurs of month, 7pm-9pm in Perkasie. Email: info@ sistersu.com,

AARP meets 12:45pm, 2nd Mon of month at Upper Bucks Activity Ctr, 2183 Milford Sq Pike, Quakertown. 215-536-3066, upperbucksac.org Family Education Program on Addiction meets 1st three Mondays monthly, 7pm at Presbyterian Church Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. Facilitators provide guidebook on understanding addiction, impact on family, next steps, support networks. Regis: 1-800-221-6333 SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets 7:30pm-9pm (1st Wed each month) at Quakertown St. Luke’s Hospital, Taylor Conference Room A. Contact 610-657-0811. Compassionate Friends Support Group (loss of children, siblings) meets 7:30pm-9pm the 2nd Tue of month. St. Luke’s Hosp, 1021 Park Ave, Quakertown. (Taylor Conf. Rms A & B) tcfquakertownpa.org or 484-408-7314 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the 3rd Monday of month. First UCC, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meets last Thurs. of month. Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave. RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic (for uninsured eligible residents), 595 W State St, Doylestown. Call to schedule an eligibility appt. 215-345-2260. aschealthclinic.org Alzheimer’s Support Group at Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, details: Social Services 267-371-4517, nkoval@phoebe.org NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900, NOVABucks.org Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tues 7pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, (family/friends of those struggling w/addiction) Bedminster.naranon@ yahoo.com A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-220-8116, www.awomansplace.org UB Kiwanis meets 1st Wed of month 7:30am at Panera Bread, 4th Wed of month 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown

Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wed of month, 7pm at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Quakertown Quakertown Rotary Club meets (1st & 3rd Tues 7:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant) (2nd, 4th, & 5th Tues 6pm at Spinnerstown Hotel) Business Networking International (BNI) meets Thurs 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy in Quakertown. Membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com

Community Meals

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

Bingo

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

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(above) Here are a few of the approximately 100 people gathered to show support for local police and firefighters on Saturday, June 20 in Lenape Park, Perkasie. The official rally had been canceled due to what the organizer termed “unflattering comments” and he felt it necessary to cancel for safety reasons. Several speakers encouraged people to support local police, firefighters, and other first responders. (below) A parade of several vehicles in support of our men and women in blue drove past the Quakertown Police Department on June 13. Before Quakertown, the parade demonstrated in front of the Perkasie and Richland Township Police Departments. photos by michele buono

Members of the Pennridge Area GOP express support and appreciation to the Perkasie and Pennridge Area Police Departments. A card, delicious layer cake and a verbal "thank you" were given to these brave officers for their dedication to their community. photo by jen papiernik

Hundreds of people turned out for a peaceful anti-racism rally June 6 at the Park at 4th in Quakertown. Speakers shared their personal experiences with racism and thoughts on improving relations and understanding between people of varied ancestries. photo by christopher betz

A parade commemorating the Quakertown Community High School Class of 2020 was held on June 16 through the streets of downtown Quakertown and past the school. This year, 418 students graduated. Several hundred photos of the parade’s participants are available at fb.com/ubfreepress. Feel free to tag yourself and others! photos by christopher betz and michele buono

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Are you Resistant or Resilient? Why the positive pessimist? I’m naturally a pessimist, but even I can learn to think positively with practice! Between the growing pandemic, especially here in the United States, and the turmoil our country is facing on a daily basis, we are in a constant state of flux. The things that we thought we could count on, our beliefs about our friends and family, are being tested every day. People are getting antsy to go about their normal lives. I have heard from several individuals close to me that they just can’t stay cooped up any longer. Some people have lost their jobs and have no idea how they will pay their bills or even feed their families. Many others have contracted this deadly coronavirus, and a few have devastatingly even lost loved ones or their own lives. Change is one of those things that cannot be avoided whether we like it or not. And since you can’t control anyone but yourself (and some of us even have trouble with that sometimes), it’s really helpful to understand your emotions and know that with some extra practice, you can learn valuable skills to cope with our ever changing world. My work provided a free seminar this past week with Amanda Laden from Amanda Laden International & Tara Powers from Powers Resource Center, and I have to say that I felt like they created the seminar just for me. We discussed what it means to be resilient, and being someone who has experienced just a couple major setbacks in my life (two time cancer survivor, the loss of my best friend, and more… book coming soon) – being resilient is a perfect word to describe my journey because what doesn’t kill you, does makes you stronger. But while some of us are resilient and bounce back after experiencing challenges out of our control, others may struggle every day to get out of bed and put on a happy face. I want you to know that 2020 has been a rough year for just about everyone, and you are not alone (even if you feel hopeless). Those feelings are totally normal in these extraordinary circumstances. And the good news is that being resilient is a choice. It’s something that can be learned and practiced on a daily basis both at home with your family and friends and in your workplace. So this amazing team of ladies was able to sum up how to be resilient in just 8 steps. I’ll add some additional resource links on my website, but in my opinion, one topic in particular that we discussed at length is the most important to

master: Practice Being Mindful. At some point in our lives, we have all been told to keep an open mind, but it’s not always easy (in the heat of the moment) to remember what that means or how to accomplish it. For those of us who don’t “do change” well, I can’t stress enough how much learning to be mindful will change your life. For example, are you paying attention to each moment in your life or are you constantly on the go and wondering what you will do or say next? Do you live with your face constantly in your phone or are you really listening to the people in your life? Do you go to work every day and do the same frustrating things, or do you refuse to accept “that’s just the way it’s always been done” and continuously improve how you do business? And right about now, you may be thinking bad about yourself for being guilty of one or more of these things. Start by forgiving yourself. You don’t need to feel bad or judge yourself too harshly. Nobody is perfect! But that is the wonderful thing about being mindful. When you realize that failure is how you learn and grow, you’ll stop trying to be perfect all the time and will let yourself try new things and to adapt without negative feelings about yourself and others. Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. wrote an entire book on the topic of mindfulness called “Mindset – The New Psychology of Success” where she outlines in great detail what it means to be mindful and four different mindsets used to classify people. I know I am just scratching the surface here, but if you can move from a negative mindset into a more positive mindset, you can make a real difference in your life. So how do you get started? Embrace challenges instead of avoiding them. Think of them as a learning experience instead of something that might cause you to fail. Refuse to quit by remembering that a setback is only temporary as long as you continue to try. Put effort into the things that matter and learn to let go of the things you cannot control. Put your phone down, get out of your own mind, and really listen to those who love you. Just because feedback might be negative, it doesn’t mean you should ignore it. And while it is easy to feel threatened by other people’s accomplishments, someone else succeeding does not mean there is less success to go around. Instead, celebrate other’s accomplishments, and you will soon find yourself smiling and celebrating, too. For more from The Positive Pessimist, visit KellyJax.com

We Will Survive

Happy July!! We always complain about how quickly time passes. I think this year of 2020, no one is complaining that July is here already and there are only five months left – that we cannot wait to be over. What a year it has been! I certainly have not experienced a worldwide pandemic during my lifetime. Over the ages, America has encountered many infectious diseases such as Small Pox, Yellow Fever, Scarlet Fever, Typhoid Fever, H1N1 Flu aka The Spanish Flu (which did not originate in Spain), Diphtheria, and Polio, which was during my early elementary school years. In recent times we have had the Swine Flu, Whooping Cough, and HIV/AIDS. Most of these diseases have been confined to geographical areas. Enter January 2020, and we have the Coronavirus aka COVID-19 that is an infectious disease that encompasses the entire world. Worldwide means that this Pandemic has affected 213 countries and territories; it is global. It baffles my mind, and there is nowhere anyone can go to avoid it. It is not like going to a warmer region to escape winter for a few months. All of us are right here in the midst of it. Each morning I awaken thinking that it is just another ordinary day, when in fact, I will not see the ordinary that I am accustomed to for some time. I will have to adjust to a “new normal” that is not normal at all. I have been thinking a lot about growing up in the country and what life was like back then. How would country folk have handled a pandemic? It was a simpler time. A time when all the extras of the world were not prevalent in our everyday lives. It was a time of normalcy. We shopped for food once or twice a month. We washed our clothes in a Maytag wringer washer and dried them with our name-brand Poplar-Oak dryer; that would be a clothesline tied around the trunks of the poplar tree and the old oak tree. We ate three home-cooked meals a day made with fresh veggies from the garden or canned veggies from the cellar. We raised chickens and ate the eggs for breakfast. We drank raw milk from the farmer down the road (non-pasteurized and non-homogenized), We churned butter from the cream on the top. Country folk survived. Back in the day, our weekend entertainment

was taking a drive in the country or going to visit a relative or a friend. It was a time when the kids in the neighborhood played together, using their imagination for games, riding bikes or swimming all afternoon – in the creek. Kids went to the park every day because the park was a walk through the woods climbing rocks and trees and swinging from vines. There were Blue Laws and we did not shop on Sundays because all stores were closed. And, we survived! Those times have changed over the decades; this is a new era, but I am so grateful that I was a part of that era, of that learning experience. It taught me how to survive during such a time as this. Technology is necessary in the world today, but it has become rampant in our lives. It has distanced us from each other. Society has been disconnected for some time. We asked for more hours in the day and we got them in the form of a pandemic quarantine. But, rather than bonding, we complain that we are spending too much time inside with our spouses and children. Society goes to Social Media and asks total strangers for suggestions for things for their children to do now that “everything is closed.” Society complains that they are being stripped of their Civil and Constitutional Rights because the world is being asked to help contain this virus by wearing masks, social distancing, and staying at home unless it is necessary to go out. Patience, kindness, love, and caring for and about others is running low, while anger, hate, revenge, argumentative behavior, and greed are at an all-time high. How do we react under the stress of the unknown? Fortunately, everyone is not reacting the same during this time. I am appreciative of those who are making the best of a tough situation. I believe that the country-folk of the ‘50s would have done likewise. They would have survived, and we can also. Please, be sensible, be smart, be safe, and adhere to guidelines. My goal is to return to church services and to go out to eat at Melt Restaurant by 2022. You can help me reach that goal. Keep smiling until next time. Jacque Holliday is a long time freelance contributor to UBFP. She always welcomes your comments via email at jacque@ubfp.org

• Upper Bucks Free Press • July 2020

QHS Class of 1945 Celebrates 75th Year

BY CAROLYN POTSER

Can you believe it classmates?

We members of the class of 1945 are celebrating our 75th year since our graduation from high school. Or perhaps, I should say “acknowledge.” No, we are not planning a dinner or a picnic or a dance. For one thing, we do not want to risk coronaries. For another thing, many of us do not travel long distances anymore. But I thought that if the Free Press would print this “letter” to my classmates it would bring back special memories and we could reminisce together, if only in our minds. We all remember the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 which resulted in our country becoming an allied force in World War II. Did it affect our seniors in QHS? Of course it did! Eighteen of our senior boys requested permission from our school district to drop out of school and join one of our fighting units. The school agreed and the young men left at the end of December, with promises of diplomas upon their return. After the war all the men returned except one. Oswin Moll, whose dream it was to become an aviator, was killed in 1945. On home base, our school’s administrators, Mr. Neidig and Mr. Hunsberger, decided to create a way for high school students to “participate” in the war effort. They changed the

last period of the day from being based on a variety of club interests to activities that in some way benefited the war effort. I challenge you, do you remember the activity you chose? I’ll name a few for you. One was airplane spotting from the tall perch in the park, near Mill Street. Another was harvesting the crops of farmers who could not find workers (the workers had all gone to jobs in factories producing war materials.) Another was collecting newspapers. I joined friends who took the class in machine shop taught by Mr. MacWhorter. We had to wear full length farmer-type overalls, wear a snood (net) to contain our hair, and pay attention to all the rules of safety. By the end of the course, we knew how to operate every machine in the shop and had created two polished pieces of metal for which we had no use but which we were proud to own. Move over Rosie the Riveter! To his credit, Mr. MacWhorter never lost his temper with any of the girls. And finally, in case you have forgotten, for our class trip we went to New York for three days. (There was no room for us in Washington DC during war time.) We all had a great time. New York, New York! Well, I hope I stimulated your memories. Let’s all sit in our favorite chairs and recall some more memories. Then share them with those with whom we made them! Best wishes to all! Carolyn Potser

QNB Corp. Appoints Bimes, Bergman to Board of Directors The Board of Directors of QNB Corp. (the “Company”) the parent company of QNB Bank (the “Bank”) have announced the appointment of Randy S. Bimes and Laurie A. Bergman to the Board of Directors of both the Company and the Bank. Dr. Bimes is currently the president and managing partner of Quakertown Veterinary Clinic (August 1996 to present). Since December 2016, he has also served as vice president of operations at MAVANA, a national aggregation of veterinary practices. Furthermore, he is the chair of the Medical Advisory Board of Community Veterinary Partners (July 2016 to present). Dr. Bimes’ educational background includes a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. His experience in small business operations and development, strategic planning and work in small business aggregation, as well as his role in the community give Dr. Bimes the qualifications and skills to serve as a director of QNB. In addition, Dr. Bimes will serve on the Asset Liability Committee. Ms. Bergman is currently the Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of UGI Corporation (February 2019 to present). She previously served as the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of AmeriGas Propane, Inc. (2016 to 2019) and as its Group Director – Financial Planning and Operations (2014 to 2016). Ms.

Bergman joined AmeriGas Propane, Inc. in 2006 as Manager – Disbursements and served in various roles for AmeriGas Propane, Inc., including Assistant Controller (2011 to 2012), Director of Financial Analysis and Planning (2012 to 2013), and Group Director of Financial Planning and Revenue Management (2013 to 2014). Prior to that, she held positions of increasing responsibility at AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Previously, Ms. Bergman served as a Financial Analysis Specialist and a Disbursement Operations Manager at CIGNA Corporation from 2001 to 2005. Ms. Bergman’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from Temple University. Ms. Bergman’s leadership of corporate accounting functions in large, publicly traded organizations give her the qualifications and skills to serve as a director of QNB. Ms. Bergman will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and as its financial expert. QNB is a full-service community bank that has provided exceptional personalized banking services to individuals and businesses since 1877. With assets of approximately $1.2 billion, QNB currently operates twelve branches in Bucks, Montgomery and Lehigh Counties. More information about QNB is available at QNBbank.com.

Milford Township Fish, Game, & Forestry Association: Part 3 As stated earlier our first fund raising was to raffle off an Aluminum Boat along with a 50-50 drawing to support our Youth Fishing Contest. Most non-profit organizations such as our have two shoots a year. One shoot is usually around Easter (Ham Shoot) and the other is around Thanksgiving (Turkey Shoot). The participant is shooting at a square board with an X on it that is either a still shoot (on an arm extended out from a barrier) or released in a toss from the barrier known as a “Flying Shoot.” After a certain amount of shooters, as designated in the shoot, all the boards are gathered and crucially judged to determine which shotgun pellet hole in the group is closest to the X. That person wins the shoot. This fundraiser helped us construct the clubhouse and improve the property. Matter of fact, we were offered the additional 75 acres of this gentlemen’s Parcel and we purchased it and paid that off also. In our goal to include the youth, we have since added youth shoots, such as .22 caliber shoots and pellet gun shoots and now call our shoots “Family Shoots.” At first we included an Archery Target area so members could practice their shooting before going hunting. Once again we had a group that saw a need for the Archers in our organization and with the perfect lay of land that we have in our acreage, laid out an archery course that is one of the finest in the area. The course has what are known as 3’D targets and are laid out in a challenging course. Our members and other non-members from other clubs shoot competition and it involves other fine courses in these competitions. Not only is this challenging and fun; it is also a source of fund raising for all. This course and its success is run by George Honeywell, our recent former President who led us (with help of Bob Meas) through the engineering, permitting, and construction of our new Modern Club Meeting Facility. This new Club Facility is not only functional as a meeting place it is set up with the proper Kitchen and “All Purpose Room” that can be used for large special gatherings and is available to be rented out. Included on our property is a historic “Rock

Shelter” that was archeologically excavated back in the early 1900’s by Bill Strohmeier and the findings of his work are in the archives of the local Milford Twp. Historical Society Headquarters. In past year’s I have given tours of this Rock Shelter to groups including youth groups with permission from the club. No one is allowed to explore the area, without permission, to examine the sight for safety reasons, as it is near shooting areas. Yes, on January 1961, I was approached to join this club that was being formed to combat the closure of hunting in Milford. I have seen many changes in those 60 years. The land we purchased has had very little changes except in the original 15 or so acres we purchased. Since then, in the community and environmental (Forestry) cause our club has put 75 acres into lands trust of our county. Over the year’s we joined forces with other outdoor sports conservation organizations. For years, Phil Fachet, Ray Eichner, and myself would attend meetings of the regional Pa. Federation of Sportsmen Clubs in Doylestown to lend our strength of our club’s membership to their voice in matters of the state concerning outdoor hunting, fishing, & forestry concerns. We had special open houses in September on National Hunting & Fishing Day, and we recently have joined forces with other clubs in the area for Annual Youth Activity Days. Yes, 60 years have passed and as I reflect these accomplishments of Milford Fish & Game, I wish to invite you to one of our meetings held the 2’d Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at our facility on Canary Road. Remember the 75 acres of land, including the wooded area, the stream, and the Pond will be conserved forever. This is truly a family oriented outdoor sports club for your whole family to enjoy. Call (215-536-7875) and leave a message or visit our website by keying in on Milford Twp Fish, Game, & Forestry. I highly recommend it and for all the families in the area it is a wonderful way to introduce your children to the great outdoors. Happy 60th Anniversary Milford Fish & Game, and I wish you many more years of outstanding service to the community! Dick Helm is a long time Quakertown area resident

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Can Your Dog Handle Being Left Alone? Have you been working from home with the best co-worker in the world, your new dog? Have you given him any practice at “alone time?” Due to COVID-19, lifestyles have changed dramatically. New “pandemic puppies” and recently acquired rescue dogs may have a hard time learning to being left alone now that you are going back to work. If your dog never gets used to spending time alone or learns how to entertain himself, there’s a chance that your dog may have become more attached to you than you think. Isolation distress or even worse, separation anxiety could be in your near future. To start, before you go back to work, see if your dog can handle being left alone for 15 minutes while you’re still in the house. The dog can be in a crate or you can have a safe alone zone set up. Leave out a few stuffed puzzles or chew toys. If you hear signs of stress return right away. Signs of stress can include whining, barking, howling, drooling, defecation or urination, biting and pawing to get out of the crate. If you hear signs of distress you can always start with shorter increments. If 15

minutes is too much, start with 30 seconds then work your way up to one minute. Try to vary the length of time. If you keep going away longer and longer, your dog will catch on. Leave for 15 minutes, next time two minutes, then 10 minutes. When you’re ready to leave your house, you can set up a laptop and a cell phone to spy on your dog without having to buy new equipment. There are different video conferencing apps you can use for free. My dog Kai had a problem with Isolation Distress when I first adopted her. There were several things I had to do to resolve her issues. Luckily, Kai was able to stay calm if my other dog, Ziva, was in sight. If she had true Separation Anxiety the company of another dog would not help her. It helped her when nobody was home for short amounts of time, but it wasn’t fixing the problem. It took time, copious amounts of patience, and desensitizing to get where we are now. If you need help, getting another dog is not the answer, but calling a Professional Dog Trainer with experience is your best choice. Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI, owner and instructor for Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC, Quakertown. She www.molassescreekdogtraining.com

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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church

First United Church of Christ

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

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

Christ Church United Church of Christ 101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org Pastor: David Heckler A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling. Join us at 11am Sunday. Halleleujah!

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

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

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

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

First United Methodist Church 501 Market Street Perkasie, PA 18944 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Rev. Dr. Suzanne Wenonah Duchesne Sunday Worship Schedule: 10 AM weekly. We invite you and your loved ones to join us.

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

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

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

Morning Star Fellowship

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

Quakertown United Methodist Church

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

Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker)

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

St. John’s Lutheran Church

4 South Main Street • PO Box 459 Richlandtown, PA 18955 215-536-5027 Admin@stjohnsrpa.org Pastor: Rev. Katherine Steinly www.stjohnsrpa.org/sermons facebook.com/stjohnsrpa.org Watch our Virtual Sunday Church Services 9:30 am on Live on Facebook or any time on Facebook or on our website. Music by our talented Pastor Kat and Choir Master, Zack von Menchhofen, cago. Virtual services continue until our area turns Green.

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown

1565 Sleepy Hollow Road, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler Outdoor Summer Worship Service 9:30am Sundays, Services in the tree lined grove across the road from the church. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your favorite morning beverage. Check website for date when outdoor gatherings will be permitted. Until then, access online service through website.

St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley910@gmail.com www.stjohnsridgevalley.com 8:30am Traditional - 10:15am w/praise band. Grape juice & gluten-free wafers available. Adult Forum 9:40, Handicapped accessible. All invited and welcome to Share the Joy!

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville

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

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

104 Green Street Sellersville, PA 18960 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Trudy Irving stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net 9am Fellowship Hall, Prayer Shawl Ministry is held 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 1 to 3pm. (June 14 - Sept 13)

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

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

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

Have something to share with your community? Send us the details! info@ubfp.org • 215-529-8915 • 582 S. West End Blvd • Quakertown, PA 18951 “You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4th, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, 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

BY REV. SUSAN M. LANG “So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” - John 8:36 It’s July which traditionally conjures up thoughts of family picnics, fireworks, and good old American patriotism. We dive into hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad with family and friends. We “oohh” and “aahh” at displays of fireworks as the sky is lit up with a multitude of cascading colors. And, I remember when we first moved to Perkasie over twenty years ago waking up to discover American flags planted at the end of all the driveways, not only on our block, but throughout the borough. They were a delightful reminder of our independence and unity as a nation as we celebrated the 4th of July and the many freedoms we have as citizens. And that’s the focal point of the month for so many of us: Our celebration of the United States as the home of the brave and the land of the free. We’re thankful for all the things that freedom has meant for us over the years from free speech to the ability to vote and so many more things that most of the time we don’t even think about because we take them for granted. Thanks to the onset of Covid-19, many people haven’t felt the kind of freedom that perhaps we previously did. Yet, there is still so much for which to give thanks. Christians talk about freedom, too. In John 8:31-32, we read: “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know

the truth, and the truth will make you free.” And later on, in verses 35-36: “The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” (New Revised Standard Version) This kind of freedom has much deeper connotations. For Jesus, discipleship and freedom are inter-related. If we live according to his word we will experience a different kind of freedom, a spiritual freedom that surpasses all others. This freedom gives us an ability to live our lives firmly grounded in Jesus’ teaching and his love for each one of us. We can live as he did, welcoming all people as our siblings, treating them with great love and respect. This freedom empowers us to live lives of service to them in simple ways by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked among us and helping all in need. Collecting food for food pantries, conducting clothing drives, serving at food kitchens, working on Habitat for Humanity trips or Appalachian Service Project trips are all ways for us to concretely live out the kind of freedom that we find when we live according to Jesus’ word. Jesus empowers us to do all these things and more as we walk in his word, for he alone can free us from all that binds our hearts and our souls. Through him we are free indeed. Susan Lang is the interim pastor at Christ’s Lutheran Church in Trumbauersville.. She can be reached at sue@revwriter.com.

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The Death of a Green Sting Ray In a barn in up-state New York, Mike Wolfe, an American Picker, found a pristine, 1963, 20 inch, metallic-green, banana-seated, monkey handle-barred Schwinn Sting Ray bicycle. As anyone who’s watched his TV show knows, Mike is a bicycle nut who’s spent many thousands of dollars on them. I think he gave $700 for that Sting Ray. It was identical to one my dad got at Sears (where he worked), for my brother, Dan. I had a 26 inch, single gear, slam-thepedals-backward-to-top style Schwinn with a wire basket to deliver the Free Press. Dan’s Sting Ray was a sports car bike. I was envious. I pretended I didn’t like the color, the handle-bars or sitting so low. I rode it a few times. It steered different and you had to bend your knees a lot further. Unfortunately, that fancy Sting Ray didn’t last very long. But, it did prove to me that the saying about motorcycle riders should be modified to: “There are two kinds of ‘bike’ riders: those who have had a bad crash, and those who are going to have one.” On summer day, Dan, me, and good friends Eddie Z--- and Scott D--- (Dewsy), decided to ride to the Parkway at Thatcher and Old Bethlehem Rd in Haycock for ice cream. I don’t remember if Dewsy didn’t have a bike, or if his was broken. Regardless, he rode on the back of the Sting Ray with Dan. We went out Erie Road to Thatcher and had gone a couple of miles before hitting the zigzag turns at Alhum’s farm. Then, at the village of Thatcher, we came to a long hill with a bridge at the bottom. It was only about half a mile more to the Parkway. “Let’s race to the bridge!” someone suggested. I was strongest, heaviest (next to Dewsy) and had the biggest bike, so I took the lead. When I was almost to the bridge, I looked back. The other guys were still half-way up the hill. Eddie was waving and yelling. Dan and Dewsy were sitting on the ground. I quick pedaled back up the hill. The Sting Ray was scattered in pieces, the front end broken off. Dan was bleeding everywhere from road-rash burns. He just sat here picking dirt out of his wounds. Dewsy was rocking back and forth, moaning and holding his arm against his belly. His cloths were ripped and he was brush-burned all over, too. A man came down the hill from the nearest house and called the ambulance and my parents. Dan claimed Dewsy leaned back too far and the weight shift pulled up the front wheel. I think Dan was showing off and tried to do a wheelie. Either way, the front wheel came off the ground when they were at top speed. When it came down, it landed crooked, busted the bike in two and sent the pieces and riders tumbling across the asphalt to a skidding, skin-shredding stop on the gravely roadside. Eddie decided he’d had enough for that day, didn’t need ice cream and rode home. I waited until the ambulance came.

I don’t know what I expected—to ride upfront with my bike strapped to the roof?—but there I was, stranded at Thatcher, as they drove off with Dan and Dewsy, lights flashing. I was so exhausted by the time I’d covered the five or six miles to 11th St. and Park Ave. in Quakertown that my whole body was quivering and I could hardly walk. Then, after all that, Dan had already gone home with my mom. He was just skinned up. Dewsy, though, got x-rays and had a broken collar bone. He was still in the ER but I couldn’t see him, stayed in the waiting room. After a few minutes a heart-stopping scream, like I’d not heard since King Kong, echoed through the hospital piercing my soul. My blood chilled and my hair stood up. Then, there was another scream followed by horrifying wails, sobs. I jumped to my feet. It was Dewsy! The third scream was just as loud and frightening, but quickly trailed off into hopeless sobs then abruptly ended, as though unconsciousness had relieved his agony—or killed him. I ran to the corridor down which they were mercilessly torturing my friend. A nurse stopped me, told me they were just cleaning out and putting disinfectant on his wounds. By then, Dewsy would have confessed to shooting JFK and Mckinley to get them to stop, but there was more to come. The last few screams weren’t as bad. It obviously didn’t help any and Dewsy was getting pretty tired by then. Later, Dewsy said Dan had screamed just as bad. He’d had to listen to it and knew what was next for him. The Sting Ray was junk, but Dan was okay—skin usually grows back. Eddie’s mom had another reason to prohibit him from hanging around with us. Dewsy had his arm in a sling for a month—some of the time, anyway. He got out of gym class, but after a week or so, when it quit hurting so bad, he only wore it at school. One morning, we were walking to school and were in front of Charlie Hoffman’s grocery store (E. Broad and Hellertown Ave.). It was windy, cold, slushy and wet. A speeding semi truck splashed by us and the swirling air sucked the sling right out of Dewsy’s hand. It flew under the truck, wrapped around the axle and was gone. Dewsy yelled and ran after it a ways, but he never had to wear that sling again. Later, Dan got a regular sized replacement bike with a huge basket to deliver the Morning Call. I talked my dad into getting me an ‘English’ bike so I could shift gears and try hand brakes (they’re no good!). The bike just couldn’t hold up to normal jumps and other ‘regular’ riding. Soon, I’d bent the wheel and the whole front end wobbled. But it wasn’t until years later that I was promoted from the “is going to have” to the “has had a bad crash” bike rider category, like Dan and Dewsy were that day. Jack Schick is a long time Quakertown area resident and regular contributor here at

UBFP. Reach him at sjckschc@aol.com

Work to Achieve Your Financial Independence Over the past few months, just about everyone has felt the loss of some type of freedom, whether it’s being able to travel, engage in social gatherings or participate in other activities we previously took for granted. Still, as we prepare to observe Independence Day, it’s comforting to realize all the freedoms we still have in this country. And taking the right steps can also help you achieve your financial independence. Here are some moves to consider: • Build an emergency fund. It’s a good idea to create an emergency fund consisting of three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money held in a liquid, low-risk account. With this fund in place, you can avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for short-term, unexpected costs. • Keep your debts under control. It’s not easy to do, but if you can consistently minimize your debt load, you can have more money to invest for the future and move closer toward achieving your financial liberty. One way to keep your debts down is to establish a budget and stick to it, so you can avoid unnecessary spending. • Contribute as much as possible to your retirement plans. The more money you can save for retirement, the greater your feelings of financial independence. So it’s essential that you contribute as much as you can to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered, and every time your salary goes up, boost your annual contributions. Even if you participate in a 401(k), you’re probably also still eligible to contribute to an IRA, which can help you build even more funds for retirement. And because you can fund an IRA with virtually any type of investment, you can broaden your portfolio mix.

• Explore long-term care coverage. One day, your financial independence could be threatened by your need for some type of long-term care. It now costs, on average, over $100,000 for a private room in a nursing home and more than $50,000 for the services of a home health aide, according to Genworth, an insurance company. Most of these costs won’t be covered by Medicare, either, so, if you want to reduce the risk of seriously depleting all your financial resources – or burdening your adult children with these heavy expenses – you may want to consider some type of long-term care insurance. You could choose a traditional long-term care policy – which can cover a nursing home stay, home health care, or other services – or a hybrid policy, which provides long-term care coverage plus a death benefit. • Manage withdrawals carefully. Once you retire, your financial freedom will depend a great deal on how skillful you are in managing the money in your retirement accounts. Specifically, you need to be careful about how much you withdraw from these accounts each year. If you set a withdrawal rate that’s too high in your early years of retirement, you might eventually risk outliving your resources. So, set a withdrawal rate that reflects your age, assets, retirement lifestyle and other factors. You may want to consult with a financial professional to establish an appropriate rate. As you can see, working toward your financial independence is a lifelong activity – but it’s worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Bob Podraza on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or at bob.podraza@edwardjones.com

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Employment Opportunities

Borough of Quakertown - Seasonal positions. K.I.D.S. Camp Counselor, Community Pool Lifeguard, Blue Water Café Staff. Positions are from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Applications available online. quakertown.org/employment. Also accepting resumes for a Parks & Rec Intern 215-536-5001 x136 Krause Home & Lawn Care - an award winning company, is looking to hire a few dependable and hard working individuals for 30-50 hours per week. May involve weekend work. Would prefer experience in landscaping and/or handyman fields, but not required. Pay is commiserate with experience. We offer Aflac insurance after 90 days, workman’s comp, paid vacation, company vehicles to be used during work day, competitive pay. We prefer a clean driving record to operate our company vehicles. Experience driving a truck with a trailer is a plus! We’re looking for people that are willing to learn, able to work outside, and have a great work ethic! Contact Kevin at 267-261-7671. Kulp Roofing & Construction - We are currently in need of experienced individuals for our roof repair team, gutter team, and window team. Individuals must be motivated, punctual, detail-oriented, professional and loyal. Contact us to schedule an interview. We are looking for long-term, year-round help. Roofing is not a requirement for any of these positions except “Roof Repair Technician”. Applications accepted at our office at 216 D, Apple St., Quakertown, PA, Call 215-538-0618 Spor’s General Store - Hiring PT Kitchen, dishwasher, cleaning, waitstaff, ice cream window, etc. Also FT assistant managers.

Contact: bspor@sporsgeneralstore. com or stop in the store at 22 W. Broad Street,Trumbauersville New Vitae Wellness & Recovery Join our amazing staff of caring Med Techs, PCA’s, Mentors, Drivers, Housekeepers, and Kitchen Assistants who work in our personal care homes in Quakertown and Limeport/Coopersburg. If interested in immediate employment, please call (610) 965-9021 ext. #239 or an online application at www.newvitaewellness.com/careers. Look for our upcoming job fairs on March 19th at our Limeport location from 1-4 pm and March 20th at our Recovery Center in Quakertown from 12-4 pm. You’ve Got MAIDS is looking for exceptional employees. You will be paid well and treated very well! If you love to clean, please apply. We would be happy to meet you for an interview. Monday through Friday Full-Time and Part-Time. Also Nights & Weekends available. FullTime: Paid commission (average $11 to $15 hr), Monthly bonus program, Paid Holidays after 6 months for Full-Time, Paid Training, Earn Paid Time Off, No experience necessary. (215) 529-7837 Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service - Funeral home support staff needed. Event set up, funeral processions, flower handling, extensive interaction with the bereaved. Must be a people person. Email Matt Grieco at mgrieco@janauglefcs.com Lazer Limousine is growing and starting an office in the Quakertown area. We have a diverse fleet, from sedans to bus, to handle any number of passengers. Flexible schedule. Give us a call and let us show you what professional chauffeuring is all about. 267-371-7857

Carbon Monoxide: Potential Hazard

It’s worthwhile to address a potential hazard that arises with use of fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces and water heaters: carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, oil, and propane in devices including furnaces, water heaters and stoves. These items are designed to vent the CO to the outside, but harmful interior levels of CO can result from incomplete combustion of fuel, improper installation, or blockages, leaks or cracks in the venting systems. Very high levels of CO can lead to incapacitation or death, with victims sometimes never having been aware they were being poisoned. Homeowners can take action against potential carbon monoxide poisoning by taking the following steps: • Never use a gas stove or oven to heat the home, even temporarily. • Have all fuel-burning appliances professionally inspected annually, preferably before the start of the cold weather season when heaters and furnaces are first used. • These appliances include gas stoves and ovens, furnaces and heaters, water heaters and gas clothes dryers. • All such devices should be properly installed and vented to the outside. • If repairs are necessary, have them per-

formed by a qualified technician. • Always use the proper fuel specified for the device. • Have flues and chimneys for gas fireplaces inspected regularly for cracks, leaks and blockages that may allow a buildup of CO to occur. • Do not start a vehicle in a closed garage or idle the engine in the garage even when the garage door is open. • Gasoline-powered generators and charcoal grills must never be used indoors. • Purchase a CO detector (either battery operated, hard wired or plug-in) and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper location and installation. • Installation of working CO detectors in residential properties is now required by law in most states. • Learn what to do if the CO alarm activates. If anyone in the home experiences symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, or confusion, everyone should leave immediately and seek medical attention. If no symptoms are felt, open doors and windows immediately and shut off all fuel-burning devices that may be potential sources of CO. Enjoy the comfort and safety of home all year long. Sue Deily has been a Realtor for 34 years, resides in the Upper Bucks County area and enjoys serving her clients in Bucks, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties. Contact her at suesellshouses@gmail.com or 215-872-9865.

Care & Share Awards Annual Student Volunteer Scholarships Care & Share Thrift Shoppes hosted their second annual Student Volunteer Scholarship Award Ceremony, “social distancing style” on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, outside of the Welcome Center. Three high school seniors were awarded $500 towards continuing education school/ program after high school. This year’s winners are, (listed in alphabetical order): • Galina Baron, LifeWorks Academy, volunteered over 100 hours at DogTown Rescue. • Pranathi Birapuneni, Central Bucks South High School, volunteered 96 hours at Doylestown Hospital.

• Katie Quinn, Central Bucks East High School, volunteered over 100 hours at Doylestown Hospital. With over 1,000 volunteers and 109,238 hours served in 2019, volunteerism is the source of success of Care & Share. It is important to us to encourage young people to volunteer in their communities. We are excited to have many students apply for this scholarship who are actively giving back to our community.

“If the first of July be rainy weather, It will rain, more of less, for four weeks together.” - John Ray, English Proverbs

(L-R) Pranathi Birapuneni, Katie Quinn and Galina Baron accept their Student Volunteer Scholarship

awards presented by Care & Share Thrift Shoppes.

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July 2020 • Upper Bucks Free Press •

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