Upper Bucks Free Press • June 2023

ONGOING:

Perkasie Farmers Market 9am-12noon from June to October. Live music every week at 7th & Market St, Perkasie. FMI: 215-257-5065 or perkasieborough.org

FRESH CONNECT Bucks County (free farmers mkt for eligible Bucks County residents) every Wed 11am-1pm at Quakertown Memorial Park, 600 W Mill St. Walk Through Method. FMI: 215-536-0353

FRESH CONNECT Bucks County (free farmers mkt for eligible Bucks County residents) 10am-12noon every 1st & 3rd Thursday at Palisades Middle School, 4710 Durham Rd, Kintnersville. Drive Through Method. FMI: 215-536-0353

June 1

Summer Science Academy (4 different Camps for students Kindergarten through 6th Grade). Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, 1 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville. Register: perkiomenwatershed.org/summer-scienceacademy-camp

June 2

Hoagie Sale (order by June 2, pickup June 12) Trumbauersville Fire Company, 142 N Main St. FMI: Marilyn 215-536-2518 or Jen 215-989-0909.

Quakertown Library Movie Matinees every Friday at 2pm. No registration. (6/2 Roman Holiday) (6/9 Talented Mr. Ripley) (6/16

French Dispatch) (6/23 Midsommar) (6/30

Raiders of the Lost Ark) FMI: call the Library

Perkasie Library Movie Matinees every Friday at 2pm. No registration. (6/2 Little Miss Sunshine) (6/9 Transamerica) (6/16 Green Book) (6/23 The Darjeeling Limited) (6/30

The Blues Brothers) FMI: call the Library

June 2 & 3

Penn Dry Goods Market at Schwenkfelder

Heritage Center in Pennsburg. Textile-focused Antiques & Vintage Show. 11 internationally known speakers. Cost $6/door. FMI: schwenkfelder.org

June 3

Fun Day & Championship Day 12noon4pm fundraiser at QYBA Baseball Fields, Quakertown. Lots of fun activities, food and entertainment by DJ Mike. Championship games start 4:30pm.

23rd Annual Community Day 2:30pm-until 9pm fireworks at Trumbauersville Veterans Park. Strawberry Festival, snacks, photos, kids’ fun, raffle, fire equipment demos, music with DJ, Animal Rescues, face painting, much more.

Lions Club Hoagie Sale 9:30am-11am. Made day of sale, $6 each or until sold out at QNB, 3rd St location, Quakertown.

215-536-1983

Community Flea Market 9am-2pm at Christ’s Lutheran, 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville. Call to reserve a spot ($15) at 215-536-3193 or 215-536-1158

K9 Mutt Strut 9am-12pm at Park at 4th in Quakertown. Family fun with your dog. Mile walk, Dog contests, Demos, vendors. Free, but owners must check dogs in at event. On leash, vaccinated & good behavior in a crowd. Supports Police K9 Unit

Peace Craft Show/Marketplace, 9am4pm in new pavilion at Peace-Tohickon Lutheran, 100 Old Bethlehem Rd, Perkasie. Many talented vendors. (benefits Disaster Relief Ministry) Gary 267-517-1616 or secretary@peace-tohickon.org

Indoor Yard Sale 8am-2pm at Quakertown Fire Co #1, 505 W Broad St, Quakertown. No early birds.

Yard Sale 8am-5pm at American Legion Post, 610 E Broad St, Quakertown

Bake Sale/Flea Market 8am-2pm at Upper Bucks Senior Center, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Milford Square. Kitchen will be open. FMI: 215-536-3066.

Indoor Craft/Vendor Show 10am-2pm at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Hellerstown. FMI: stgeorgeshellertown.org

“CrossRoads Inspirational Rock Band” to celebrate St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 20 Dill Avenue, Perkasie from 2pm-6pm. FREE event. Enjoy music, food & fellowship. FMI: karray500@gmail.com or xroadsrock.com

Dublin Borough Community Day 3pm-7pm at Supplee Park on Middle Road, Dublin. Free day of fun for all. Beer Garden/Winery for ages 21+, food court, DJ, rides, more. Free shuttle to and from Park and Dublin Fire Company. Dublinborough.org

What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?

“The Large Flowerheads”- Come Together

Charity Concert 7:30pm-8:45pm at Quakertown Univest Performance Center, 35 W 3rd St.

Admission: Donation or 2 non-perishable food items. Gates open 5pm. “Freedom in Christ” band 6pm-7pm, “Flowerheads” at 7:30pm8:45pm. Bring lawn chair, Food drinks avail. Dance to Oldies & more with DJ Joel, 7pm10pm (opens 6:30pm). $12 includes snacks. Cash bar, door prizes, 50/50. Green Lane Fire Company, 214 Main St, Rte 63, Green Lane. 215-453-9841.

June 3, 4, 5

14th Annual Used Book Sale (Sat 8am-5pm) (Sun 12noon-5pm) (Mon 8am-5pm, $5 bag sale) at Good Shepherd Church, 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown. 215-712-7527

June 4

‘Queen of Hearts Tea Party’ at 1pm. Cost is $20/person. Free under 1 year if sitting on a parent’s lap. Rm# 201 (Mommy & Me Tea Party) Variety of teas & foods at Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Rd. Details on Facebook

Heritage House Festival (West Rockhill Historical Society) 12noon-5pm at Memorial Park, 1027 Ridge Rd, Sellersville. Arts, crafts, food trucks, vendors’ history exhibits, tours, more.

“Mickey Bieberfeld Trio & IVMS Select Choir” 7pm at Souderton Community Park, 459 Wile Ave, Souderton. FMI: info@concertsundaes.com Also Souderton Community Day!

June 5

Shred It! Event at Generations of Indian Valley, 9:30am-10:30am (front parking lot), 259 N 2nd St, Souderton. Limit 6 boxes/ bags. Donations to Generations optional, but appreciated. No need to pre-register.

June 6

Genesis of a Successful Business (4 stories of Startup to Success) 11am12:30pm at Sellersville Theater, 24 W Temple St. Panel of fellow business owners share their experiences. Stay after the program to network and lunch at the Washington House. stevenh@indianvalleychamber.com

Perkasie Historical Society Membership Picnic at the Perkasie Carousel. Check website for updates: perkasiehistory.org/

June 8

“Ask a Master Gardener/Master Watershed Steward” Event 6pm-7:30pm at Quakertown Community Garden, 670 S Main St, Quakertown behind the Skate Park off S Main St. Education & fun for everyone.

Trumbauersville Weather Emergency Workshop 7pm at Borough Hall, 1 Evergreen Dr, Trumbauersville. Learn about types of weather that affect our area, how to protect yourself & property, emergency supply kits, storm damage financial assistance and more.

June 9

“Hotel Transylvania 4” Outdoor Movie Nights at Veterans Park, 145 E Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown. Movies start at dusk. Bring own blanket/chairs. Tim 215-536-4733 Doylestown Road Angels Cruise Nights 5pm-7pm at Dublin Fire Company, 194 N Main St. FREE event. All cars welcome. Food available and a 50’s DJ. 50/50 tickets sold. altursi@gmail.com or 267-893-9796

June 9, 10, 11

St. Peter’s Tricky Tray 3-Day Walk Through Event. (Fri 3pm-7pm) (Sat/Sun 1pm-5pm). $5 admission includes one sheet of tickets. Live drawing Sunday 3pm. St. Peter’s Lutheran, 305 Delaware Rd, Riegelsville. Questions? 908-619-4658.

June 10

72nd Strawberry Festival/Lawn Fete 4pm8pm at First UCC, 151 S 4th St, Quakertown. Ventriloquist Show 4pm & 5pm, Quakertown Band 6pm-8pm. Buy tickets for food & games. Silent Auction. Open House of Christian Education facility.

Yard Sale/Flea Market/Craft Fair, 8am1pm at St. Isidore’s, 2545 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown. (r/d June 17) To reserve space: Anna Marie 215-529-9727 or landscapecommittee@yahoo.com

Yard Sale/Bake Sale (rain/shine) 8am12noon at Jerusalem Lutheran, 733 Ridge Rd, Sellersville. 215-257-9423

Flea Market 8am-1pm at Grace UMC, 295 S Main St, Telford. Spaces $20 cash only, by June 9. Call 215-723-2144.

Christ’s Community Café 9am-11am at First UCC, 4th St & Park Ave, Quakertown. Free “to-go” style lunches to share. Stop by while supply lasts.

Seasonal Saturdays: Wood Crafts for Father’s Day 10am-2pm at Schwenkfelder Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg. Free ‘make & take crafts’ for all ages. Young kids may need a parent to assist them. 215679-3103

‘Birds, Pollinators & Native Plants’ 2pm3pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. Useful & important info about why they are so beneficial. FMI: 215-536-3306 or warfieldb@buckslib.org

Turkey Dinner at Highland Park, 415 Highland Park Rd, Sellersville. Take-out or Eat-in ($10). Pick-up 5:30pm-6pm. Eat-in is at 6pm. ”Andy Bruner & Blue Grass Band” concert follows at 7pm in outdoor tabernacle. Reserve at 215-257-9987.Reserve by June 8 at 215-257-9987.

June 11

Quakertown Dairy Queen (Rte 309) Car Cruise w/Good Time Motorvators 4pm8pm. All $1 donations (per vehicle) go to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. FMI: goodtimemotorvators.com

“Beatlemania Again–Beatles Tribute” 7pm at Souderton Community Park, 459 Wile Ave, Souderton. FMI: info@concertsundaes.com

“Castaway Band” (classic rock, country & dance favorites) Music in the Park free outdoor concerts 6pm at Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St, Hellertown. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Food & drink vendors available.

June 14 Flag Day

‘Philadelphia Wagon Road’ free lecture 12noon-1pm at Schwenkfelder Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg. Learn history of Warriors’ Path worn down by bison & used by Iroquois & then European settlers. Available in-person and on Zoom. Register or Zoom link at 215-679-3103, info@schwenkfelder.org

Congressman Fitzpatrick will be at 10 S 3rd St in Quakertown once a month this year (Craig Staats office 2pm-4pm) to answer questions about Veterans, IRS, Social Security and any other federal issues. No appointment needed.

June 16

Third Fridays in downtown Souderton 6pm9pm. Live music, food trucks, beer garden, winery, vendors, art, raffle, ice cream, stores open late.

June 17

‘Joyful Noise Music Festival’ 10am-7pm FREE. Also magician, crafts, raffles, kids’ activities at Univest Center in Quakertown. Canned goods welcome for local Food Pantries. Strawberry Festival/Craft Fair 11am-4pm, St. John’s Lutheran of Spinnerstown, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd (GPS Quakertown). Pop rock music-by Jim Loftus (keybd/vocal) & Jim Brekus (acoustic guitar/vocal). Crafts, food, strawberries, baked goods for sale. Raffle, games. Bring lawn chair. NO alcohol. stjohnsofspinnerstown.org

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser 1:30pm-4pm. Take-out only. $14/complete meal (1/2 chicken, 2 sides, roll, drink & dessert) at Grace UMC, 295 S Main St, Telford. Enter from S Hamilton St.

Free Veterans Seminar 11am-1pm. Info all Vets should know. Lunch provided, no charge. Registration needed due to seating limits. American Legion Post 242, at 610 E Broad St, Quakertown. Register at 267-733-2349. Indoor Craft Show 9am-4pm at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Local crafters with handmade items. Vendors change every month.

June 18 Father’s Day

Father’s Day Car Show 9am-3pm at Silver Creek Athletic Association, 2943 Route 212, Springtown. Spectator fee $4. Pre-register cars/$8. Day of Show/$10. Application: email SCAAcarshow@gmail.com

Octagonal Schoolhouse (only one left in Bucks County 1802-1850) Open House 1pm-5pm at Corner Swamp Rd & Second St Pike (Route 232), Wrightstown Township. FREE admission. FMI: 215-598-7534 or 215-870-2013.

“Elle Gyandoh & The John Doe Band”Rhythm & Blues 7pm at Souderton Community Park, 459 Wile Ave, Souderton. FMI: info@ concertsundaes.com

June 20 to 24

Milford Twp Fire Company Carnival, 6pm10pm daily at Milford Township Municipal Building, 2100 Krammes Rd, Quakertown. Wrist band nights Tues & Wed for $25 each. Food, rides, raffles, games. (Fireworks on Friday, r/d Sat) $5 parking donation.

June 21 summer Begins

“The Wonton Soups” (jazz, musical theater, marching band) 7pm-9pm at Perkasie’s Amphitheater in Lenape Park.

‘Make Music’ Upper Perk 11am-5pm at Schwenkfelder Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg. International celebration of music held in 1000 cities around the world every June 21. FREE, makemusicday.org

June 23

“Bucks County Folk Song Society” (collection of artists performing wide range of familiar & original acoustic music) 7pm-9pm at Perkasie’s Amphitheater in Lenape Park.

“Blue Oyster Cult” Sounds of Summer Concerts 6pm at Univest Performance Center (outdoor seating) 301 W Mill St, Quakertown. Parking lots open 5pm. Gates open 6pm. Show begins 8pm. Visit Quakertownevents.com for details and list of other shows coming up.

June 24

Senior Center Prom “AT THE HOP” 6pm8:30pm. Doors open 5:30pm. Come enjoy the Fun and Dance to your favorite Oldies. $15/ person includes light snacks, soda, water, coffee and tea. Info/tickets: 215-536-3066.

WWWA Wrestling 6pm-8pm at QMart, 201 Station Rd, Quakertown. Tickets: call 215-538-2394.

June 25

“Philadelphia Funk Authority”–Funk Dance Party 7pm at Souderton Community Park, 459 Wile Ave, Souderton. FMI: info@concertsundaes.com

June 27 to July 1

Perkasie Fire Department Carnival (Mon,Tues,Wed,Thur opens at 6pm) (Sat opens 4pm) Lots of amusements, games & food! Carnival is at Lenape Park, E Park Ave, Perkasie

Magician Ran’D Shine 3:30pm at Menlo Park in Perkasie. Interactive magic show full of illusions & sleight of hand.

June 28 to July 2

‘Complete Works of Shakespeare’ (raucous 3-person comedy in 99 minutes) at DeSales University Outdoor Theatre, 2755 Station Ave, Center Valley. Ages 7+. Tickets $25+. FMI: pashakespeare.org or 610-282-9455

June 29

American Girl PA German Picnic: Design Decorative Cutting Boards, 5pm-7pm at Schwenkfelder Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St, Pennsburg. Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal to share the experience with you. FREE, no registration. Young kids may need parental help. info@schwenkfelder.com

July 2

“Allentown Band”-Patriotic Band 7pm at Souderton Community Park, 459 Wile Ave, Souderton. FMI: info@concertsundaes.com

July 4 inDepenDence Day

Quakertown Community Day at Memorial Park on Mill Street in Quakertown. Pancake breakfast, Vendors, Car Show, Quakertown Band, Fireworks.

July 5

“Barefoot Bobby & the Breakers” (rock, country, blues, Motown hits) 7pm-9pm at Perkasie’s Amphitheater in Lenape Park.

July 7

“Chris Lane” Sounds of Summer Concerts 6pm at Univest Performance Center (outdoor seating) 301 W Mill St, Quakertown. Parking lots open 5pm. Gates open 6pm. Show begins 8pm. Visit Quakertownevents.com for full details and list of other shows coming up.

“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” - Steve Martin

Perkasie Farmers Market Opens with Many New Vendors

Perkasie’s award-winning Farmers Market opens for the season on June 3rd. Opening festivities include a visit from the Bucks County Free Library Outreach Truck, games & giveaways, and live music from Julia Melito. Shoppers are invited to pick up a loyalty card and get it stamped at every visit. After 6 visits cards are entered into a drawing for a grand prize donated by vendors and Perkasie’s local businesses.

The market will be open from 9am until 12pm every Saturday from June 3rd until October 28th. Local farmers and producers bring an abundance of produce, plants, flowers, herbs, meats, microgreens, eggs, honey, mushrooms, cupcakes, preserves, baked goods, wines, spirits, kombucha, and other foods, and local makers bring skin care and home-made craft items. There are a number of new vendors offering exciting products at the market this year, including Fork’d (pierogies), Earth & Veil (mushrooms), Little Croft Farm (organic produce), Mega Greens (microgreens), Philly Nuts and Wambold Dry Goods; a full vendor list and schedule is available on the Borough’s website. As always, the market offers a FREE community spot to local non-profits and civic groups each week.

“We have a busy schedule of events at the market this year” says Linda Reid, the Borough’s Community Development Manager “Along with live music and family crafts or activities every week, we are planning for two Community Yard Sales, Fathers’ Day, Pride, July 4th and Christmas in July, our Dog Days event, Back to School, and we always close out the season by celebrating Trick or Treat on 7th St.

Visitors to the market can also explore Perkasie’s pretty town center, with stores and cafes open with market specials for brunch and

2nd Annual Strawberry Fest & Craft Fair Slated in Spinnerstown

shopping.

The market is grateful to Begley Carlin & Mandio, Dunkin’ Donuts, Grim Biehn & Thatcher, QNB Bank and Weber Kracht & Chellew for their continuing support.

The second annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown will offer something for the eyes, ears and palates June 17, rain or shine.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the grove across the road from the church, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Road, Spinnerstown (Milford Township; for GPS, Quakertown, 18951). In case of rain, all activities will be held in the church.

The church’s grove will be filled with crafters displaying a wide range goods, and the bandstand will feature popular area musicians Jim Loftus (keyboard/vocals) and Jim Brekus (acoustic guitar/vocals) from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The duo performed last year as part of the classic rock group, “Vinyl Persuasion,” and again will offer pop rock music from the ‘60s and ‘70s. They’re also known to encourage requests. Throughout the festival, hot dogs and barbeque sandwiches, chips and beverages will be available for purchase, as will the feature of the day, strawberry desserts. An assortment of baked goods will be for sale as well. Also offered will be free children’s games and a raffle.

picnic blankets. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the grounds.

Crafters wishing to participate have until June 10 to submit applications which can be found at www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org.

Residents and drivers are alerted that no parking will be allowed on S. 7th St. from 7:30am until 12:30pm on Saturdays from June 3rd until October 28th, and this section of S. 7th St. will be closed to traffic at these dates and times.

Follow “Perkasie Farmers Market” on Facebook and @perkasiefarmersmarket on Instagram for more information, vendor news, weekly schedules and market happenings. Please direct questions about the Perkasie Farmers Market to the Borough’s Event Coordinator, Jessica Tantorno at 215-257-5065 or events@perkasieborough.org

Did you know?

Watermelon is one of Summer’s best summer treats, but did you know that watermelons are not a fruit, but actually a vegetable? They belong to the cucumber family.

Those attending the Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair are invited to bring lawn chairs or

For directions and additional information, visit the church’s website or call the church office at 215-536-0734.

Pennridge High School Students

These ten Pennridge High School students were honored as Perkasie Rotary’s Student of the Month for the 2022-2023 school year. The students are nominated by teachers at PHS and Perkasie Rotary honors these students. The Rotary Students of the Month this year are:

September - Nicky Reid; October - Corissa McDonald; November - Gemma Taylor; December - Lauren Gunning; January - Ty Porter; February - Lance Streuber; MarchMatthew Campione; April - Brandon Vassallo; May - Caroline Bailey; June - Parker Wood

QNB Promotes Courtney Covelens to Chief Retail, Business Banking Officer

Courtney Covelens was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer & Chief Business Banking Officer at QNB Bank in January of 2023.

In her role, Ms. Covelens is responsible for the oversight of QNB Retail Banking Branches and the Customer Service Call Center. She also leads the Business Banking Team, overseeing small business development and performance standards. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer in QNB’s Commercial Lending Department. Courtney Covelens has 22 years of experience

in the banking industry, with a strong background in team management. She earned both her Bachelor and Master of Business Administration from Strayer University. Ms. Covelens is also active in the community, serving as Treasurer for Children’s Developmental Program, Board Member for Rotary Club of Quakertown, and Past President and current Board Member for Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce. She also enjoys volunteering for Junior Achievement programs and fundraising for various local organizations.

Upper Bucks Sertoma 4th winners of Heritage Essay Contest: “My Hero”

Summer Maintenance Tips for your Cooling System

As the summer heat arrives, it's important to ensure that your cooling system is in good working order to keep your home comfortable. Here are some maintenance tips for your cooling system:

Change or clean air filters: Dirty filters can restrict airflow and reduce the efficiency of your cooling system. Check your air filters and replace or clean them according to the manufacturer's instructions. This is a simple task that can have a significant impact on the performance of your system.

• Clean the outdoor condenser unit: The outdoor condenser unit of your air conditioning system can collect dirt, debris, and leaves over time, which can hinder its performance. Turn off the power to the unit, remove any debris from the area around it, and use a garden hose to gently clean the unit's fins. Be cautious not to damage the fins while cleaning.

• Check and clean the evaporator coils: The evaporator coils are located inside the air handler unit or the furnace. Over time, these coils can accumulate dust and dirt, affecting the system's efficiency. Schedule a professional maintenance service to clean the coils thoroughly and ensure they are functioning optimally.

• Inspect and clean air vents and registers: Check all the air vents and registers throughout your home to ensure they are not blocked or obstructed. Remove any dust or debris that may have accumulated, as this can restrict airflow and reduce cooling efficiency.

• Test the thermostat: Verify that your thermostat is functioning correctly by testing both the cooling and fan settings. Make sure the

temperature readings are accurate and that the system turns on and off as intended. Replace the batteries if necessary.

• Check and clean the drainage system: Ensure that the condensate drain line is clear of any blockages. Use a mixture of bleach and water to clean the drain line and prevent the growth of algae or mold. Also, make sure the drain pan is clean and functioning properly.

• Schedule professional maintenance: Consider scheduling a professional maintenance service for your cooling system. HVAC technicians can perform a thorough inspection, clean the components, check refrigerant levels, and identify any potential issues before they become major problems.

• Check insulation and seal ductwork: Proper insulation and sealed ductwork can significantly improve the efficiency of your cooling system. Inspect the insulation in your home and add or replace it as needed. Additionally, check for leaks or gaps in the ductwork and seal them to prevent cooled air from escaping.

• Promote airflow: Ensure that furniture, rugs, or curtains are not obstructing airflow from vents or registers. Keep the areas around the vents clear to allow the cooled air to circulate freely throughout your home.

By following these maintenance tips, you can help keep your cooling system running smoothly and efficiently throughout the summer, ensuring a comfortable indoor environment while potentially reducing energy costs.

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Easy Pill Dispensing

Getting your dog to swallow a pill can be more than challenging - it can be impossible! Finding treats to hide pills in effectively is also difficult. We’ve tried pill guns, cheese, liverwurst, peanut butter, and even cream cheese. Dogs are incredibly sneaky when it comes to taking meds. Our dogs have eaten every piece of kibble in their bowls, except the doctored pill. They have also held medication in their mouths, then spit it out. We have seen it all!

There are store-bought options specifically for wrapping pills, but they're pretty expensive. If you have a pup that needs daily medications, buying pre-made pill pockets can really add up. Fortunately, making homemade treats you can hide pills in are super easy and inexpensive. These two recipes are non-cook and include just a few ingredients.

Here’s the deal breaker, first make two balls. The first ball has the hidden pill. The second ball is empty. Have one ball in your left hand and the second in your right hand. Show both balls to the dog at the same time. Now, give her the pill ball first while you’re showing her the second ball. The dog typically gobbles down the first ball wanting the second ball right away (they’re that good). From experience, these have worked on our very picky medication-hating dogs.

Peanut Butter Pockets

1/2 cup of milk or water

1/2 cup of peanut butter (no xylitol)

1 cup of flour (any kind)

Combine the ingredients.

Tear off a small chunk and form around your pet's medication.

This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for a week or kept in the freezer for a longer amount of time.

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Balls

1/2 cup of peanut butter (no xylitol)

1 cup of pumpkin puree (not pie filling)

3 tablespoons of honey

2 1/2 cups of rolled oats

Place parchment paper over a baking sheet.

In a bowl, combine peanut butter, pumpkin, honey and rolled oats.

Tear off chunks and roll into little balls placing on the baking sheet.

Refrigerate until balls have hardened enough to hold their shape. Can be stored up to 3 weeks in an airtight container and the refrigerator, 3 months if stored in the freezer.

If you’re still are having problems, ask your vet about liquid flavored compound meds in place of pills.

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“Time is an equal opportunity employer. Each human being has exactly the same number of hours and minutes every day. Rich people can’t buy more hours. Scientists can’t invent new minutes. And you can’t save time to spend it on another day. Even so, time is amazingly fair and forgiving. No matter how much time you’ve wasted in the past, you still have an entire tomorrow.”

- Denis Waitley

DaviD (Dave) C. Barnes, 68, passed away on May 24, 2023.

He was born in Abington, PA on November 29, 1954 to Edna (Schiefer) Gray and the late William J. Barnes.

He was the devoted husband of Gwendolyn (Foster) Barnes for 29 years until her passing in 2004.

Dave loved to restore classic cars and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

He worked as a self-employed drywall finisher for more than 30 years. He also enjoyed attending car races and car swaps with family. Often described as a quiet and humble man, Dave was also a beloved son, brother, husband, dad, uncle, and grandfather.

Dave is survived by his mother; children Benjamin (Clara) Barnes, David Barnes, and Renee (Zack) Rhoads; grandchildren Paige Jurin and Seth Jurin; siblings Michael (Ann) Barnes, Joanna (Tim) Emery, Matthew (Sharon) Barnes, Kathy (Jim) DeSimone, Sharon (Gene) Flynn, John Barnes, and Daniel Barnes; nieces; nephews; and many other loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his wife; father; and siblings Kenneth Barnes and Sandy Garrano.

Services will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity in Dave's memory.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

William l. “Bill” BatCsiCs, Jr , 68 of Quakertown died Friday May 26, 2023, in his home.

He was the husband of Sandy (Kresge) Batcsics. They celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary last October.

Born in Springfield Township, Bucks County he was the son of the late William L., Sr., and Gladys (Hillegas) Batcsics.

Before his retirement he was employed by Harmony Excavating, Inc. in Center Valley.

Bill was a member of the Ridge & Valley Rod & Gun Club and the Sons of the American Legion. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, antiquing, auctions and tinkering with cars and small engines. He also loved watching and attending NASCAR races cheering on his favorite driver the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, William L., III, Kenneth Leroy (Stephanie) and Derek Andrew (Elizabeth). Five grandchildren Brice, Ryleigh, Landon, Madilyn, and Conor. Seven siblings James E. (Debi), Barbara, Terry L. (Vicki), Diane Gilligan, Sharon Weil, Robert B. (Bonnie) and Barry D. His mother-in-law Janet Kresge, sister-in-law Cindy Desris (Joe) and a brotherin-law Tim Kresge. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his pet Shih tzu Sawyer.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law Leroy Kresge and a brother-in-law Andrew Kresge.

A memorial service will be held on Friday June 2, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) 821 West Broad St. Quakertown PA 18951. Call from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church P.O. Box 81 2966 Old Bethlehem Pike Zion Hill PA 18981.

lorraine Carey of Pennsburg, PA, passed on Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 52 years young; leaving us much too soon after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lorraine was born on October 28, 1970, in Harrisburg PA and grew up with her family in Willow Grove. The oldest of three siblings, she was naturally independent and headstrong. A child of the MTV generation, Lorraine absolutely loved popular music - her spirit, equally as rebellious and fiery - but to strangers, she was quiet, kind and even modest.

An inherent love for family made Lorraine a natural at taking care of others; it’s no surprise that her proudest achievement was being a mother. Amber was Lorraine’s universe, and she reveled in watching her grow up to become the young woman she is today.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Amber; Amber’s father, Guy Carey; her mother, Janice Paget and husband Frank; her father, Frank Supsic and wife Anne; her brothers, Marc and Keath Supsic; and their extended families.

A memorial will be held on June 8, 2023, at Naugle Funeral Home, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951. Visitation hours are from 11AM - 1PM, to be immediately followed by a short service. Burial services will be held at a later time.

In honor of Lorraine’s brave battle, and those who are still fighting cancer, we invite you to wear something pink to the memorial as a token of unity.

In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family suggests a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of Lorraine’s favorite organizations.

stephen lee Clymer, 61, of Quakertown, passed away on May 4, 2023, in his home.

Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Lee G. Clymer and Constance L. Clymer (Nagy).

Stephen graduated from Penn Ridge High School and went on to work at Valley Precision as a machine operator.

In his free time, Stephen enjoyed going to the gym and riding his motorcycle down country roads.

Stephen will be missed by his brother, Kirk G. Clymer; his stepmom, Kathy J. Clymer; his aunts and uncles, Steve and Suzanne from Palmerton, PA, and Rodney and Jean Clymer from Naples, FL; along with his cousins, extended family, and his close-knit circle of friends.

All arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951. (215-536-3343)

raymonD riCharD Dotts passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 in the presence of his loving family at his home in Madison, CT at the age of 88.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary Augsburger Dotts, his four daughters, Gwendolyn Hughes (Joseph Meyers), Jennifer Jackson (Keith Hoffer), Margaret Thomas (James), and Rebecca McCudden (Michael) and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his sister Mary Jane Stump.

Raymond, son of the late Horace and Margaret Dotts, was born June 18, 1934 in Quakertown, PA.

He graduated from Quakertown High School in 1952, Berean Bible School in 1955, and Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1960 after also attending Bob Jones University and Houghton College. Raymond received a Master of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1977.

As a young man Raymond worked several jobs, including at Dieterly Brothers Furniture in Quakertown, PA; those jobs provided him skills and influenced his many lifetime hobbies and interests. He was an ordained minister in the Bible Fellowship Church denomination and served in numerous roles including at the Berean Bible School in Allentown, PA, Pinebrook Junior College, and several denominational committees. He was a founder of the Pinebrook Educational Foundation of which he was a key member of the board from its establishment in October 1994 until February 2023, including serving as Chairman of the Board for 24 years. He also worked as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA.

After moving to Delaware in 1972, Raymond served as the Financial Officer at Delaware Technical and Community College in Dover, DE for 23 years and was a mentor at the North Dover Elementary School for 24 years. Raymond was a founder, interim pastor and member of the Board of Elders of the Camden Bible Fellowship Church. He and his wife were integral members of the church family for 45 years.

Raymond was born and raised in Quakertown, PA. He also lived in Hatfield, Bethlehem and Allentown, PA and Lookout Mountain, GA, before spending 50 years in Camden, DE. He lived with his wife, surrounded by family, in Madison, CT for almost a year before passing away.

Raymond's hobbies and interests included woodworking, gardening, cutting firewood, browsing flea markets, telling jokes and exercising his "black belt" in grocery shopping.

Raymond loved nothing more than his Lord and his family. He was a servant of the Lord and devoted his life, alongside his wife Mary, to serving Him and spreading His word. Raymond touched countless lives. He inspired many to find the Lord Jesus as their Savior and Redeemer. He taught, led, and was an example of God’s enduring grace and love to all. Raymond will forever live in the hearts and minds of his wife, children, grandchildren, loved ones, and those who knew him. While missed, Raymond will always be remembered and deeply loved and is now home in Heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ, his Savior.

The family asks that donations be made to the Pinebrook Educational Foundation and sent to Dr. Andrew T. Crossgrove, 140 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville, PA 19438.

Arrangements by C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Quakertown. www.crstrunk.com

BarBara Duna, 70, of Coopersburg, formerly of Quakertown, died May 1, 2023 in her home.

She was the wife of Michal J. “Mickey” Duna. They were married 46 years last August.

Born in Bucks County, PA she was the daughter of the late William & Anna (Frank) Roberts.

She was last employed at WebCraft Technologies in Colmar, PA. Prior to that she was a CNA in the healthcare industry. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and crafts.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two brothers William, Smokey, and a sister Peggy.

She was predeceased by her siblings Betty, Joyce, Judy, Nick, Stewart, Bobby, Leonard, Richard, and Ronald.

Per Barbara’s wishes there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 30386 Philadelphia, PA 19103.

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

Dana marie eiCke It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Dana Marie Eicke, a cherished wife, devoted mother, doting aunt, loving daughter and sister, and dear friend to so many. Dana passed away on May 19th, 2023, at the age of 38, after a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Her unwavering strength, loving nature, and enduring spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

Born Dana Marie Leffler on September 3rd, 1984, to her loving parents, Carol and Gary Leffler, Dana possessed a radiant spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her.

On June 6th, 2014, Dana married her husband, Richard Eicke. Together, they built a loving home and brought two beautiful sons into the world, Owen, age 7, and Jax, age 4.

It would not be an exaggeration to state that family meant everything to Dana. Over the years, she became the glue that bound her loved ones together, and she wore that title with pride. It was her goal to give her children, as well as her nieces and nephews, the same love and cherished family memories that she held dear.

She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband, Richard, and their two sons, Owen and Jax. Dana's memory will also be treasured by her parents, Carol and Gary Leffler, her brother Justin and his wife April Leffler, as well as their daughters, Lillianne and Olivia. Her loss will be felt by a wide circle of family and friends, most notably her cousins Caitlin, Timothy, Danielle, Amanda, RJ, and Ryan, with whom she shared so many great memories.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to an ALS research foundation or a charity of your choice in memory of Dana Eicke. Let us honor her memory by supporting causes dear to her heart and working towards a world where ALS is defeated.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs. com

theresa marie hein, 70, of Quakertown, PA, went home to her Lord and Saviour on May 9th, 2023, passing away quietly in the presence of her family. Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis Scarpill Jr. and Clara Scarpill (Brill).

Theresa attended Central Bucks High School. Theresa worked at Warminster General Hospital, Horsham Clinic and Doylestown Hospital Housekeeping Departments. She changed careers and worked as a Motor Route Delivery Driver for the Morning Call for eighteen years before retiring to be as she called it "a domestic housewife" at which she gave her all caring for her family. She developed a passion for Jesus Christ and loved to speak with everyone she met about Him.

Theresa will be dearly missed by her husband, Stephen, together they shared over 35 years of marriage; her children, Benjamin, Stephen Jr., and Jacob; her two step-sons, Patrick Hein and Brion Hein (Kathy); her siblings, Louis Scarpill III (Dollie) of Jamison, PA, John Scarpill of Lansdale, PA, Joseph Scarpill (Maryann) of Warminister, PA, and Robert Scarpill (Chris) of Churchville, PA; Carolann Boswell (Grafton) of Quakertown, and Dorothy Van Pary's (Robert) of Altoona, PA; and her niece, Laura Mckenna (Mike). Theresa is predeceased by her first-born son, Adam (stillborn).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Theresa’s name to Mercy Ships. mercyships.org)

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

John h. “JaCk” heller, Jr , 84, of Richlandtown, formerly of Northeast Philadelphia, died May 1, 2023 in Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland, Richlandtown, PA.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late John H., Sr. & Marion (Hess) Heller.

He retired on December 31, 1981 after 23 years of Service in the U.S. Navy. He then continued as a mechanic/truck driver for the

Congoleum Corporation in Marcus Hook, PA retiring in 2004.

Jack enjoyed model trains and being with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve and a member of the American Legion Post 139 of NE Philadelphia. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

Jack is survived by a daughter Alisha M. Walters (Michael) of Quakertown, and a son John H., III of Seattle, Washington; his twin sister Barbara Williams of Red Hill and sister Dorothy Filkins of Palm Beach, Florida; four grandchildren Ryan Walters, Lucille Gehringer (Lakota), Emma Walters, and Lucas Walters, and one great grandchild Laikyn.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Phoebe Richland 108 S. Main St. Richlandtown, PA 18955.

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

BrenDa sue keeler, 69, of Quakertown passed away on May 24, 2023.

She was born in Sellersville on February 16, 1954 to the late Eleanor and Ray Stauffer.

She was the loving wife of the late Charles Keeler until his passing in 2005.

Brenda was a devoted wife and mother, and also took great care of her dogs. She enjoyed trips to Lancaster and browsing flowers in local shops. She was heavily involved with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and other church activities at Crossroads Baptist Church.

Brenda is survived by her children Carrie Keeler, Kimberlie Keeler, Amie (Daniel Schlesser) Mitchell, and Matt Keeler; grandsons Scottie and Charles Mitchell; and many other loving family and friends.

She is predeceased by her husband; parents; and sisters Barbara Downing and Bonnie Cox.

All are invited to a celebration of Brenda's life on Tuesday, June 20th at 6:00pm. The service will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church, 1860 E. Emmaus Ave., Allentown, PA 18103.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the "Technosin Ministry" and sent to the church at the address above.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

DaviD emmanuel lorD Jr of Lost Creek, W.Va., and formerly of Tinicum Township, PA, died Sunday, May 21, in Clarksburg, W.Va., following a brief illness. He was 78.

Born Jan. 18, 1945, at Doylestown Hospital, and raised on Cafferty Road in Tinicum Township, he lived nearly all his life in the house in which he was raised. In 2021, he and his family moved to his dream retirement property

The only son of David E. Sr. and Helen (Walter) Lord, he was a 1962 graduate of Palisades High School and graduated in 1967 from East Stroudsburg State College with a bachelor’s degree in education. He spent more than 30 years teaching science at Pennridge South Middle/Junior High School in Perkasie before his retirement.

He was a lifelong and avid outdoorsman, spending many summers in Gananoque, Ontario, and many winters in Tioga County, Pa., hunting and fishing with family and dear friends. He was a lifelong member of Delaware Valley Fish and Game, and loved photography – especially wildlife photography – and entertaining his loved ones with stories of his outdoor adventures.

He was a dedicated husband and father. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra; his daughters, Alyssa J. Francis and her husband, Jarrad, and Megan A. Pasceri; a sister, Mary Kay Namiotka; and his grandchildren, Tyler D. and Brooklyn E. Pasceri. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Carr.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at Point Pleasant Baptist Church, 35 River Road, Point Pleasant, Pa. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., with a gathering of family and friends to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made Point Pleasant Baptist Church or to the Southwest Indian Foundation, Gallup, N.M.

Online condolences can be made on DavisFuneralHomeWV.com. Davis Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lord family.

Charles “ChuCk” W. luther, 71, of Pennsburg, PA, passed away on May 10th, 2023, in his home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late William Luther and Ann Luther (Clouser).

Chuck graduated from West Mifflin High School and went on to continue his education at Penn State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in business.

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He was employed by Yokohama Tire Corporation.

He attended Doylestown Presbyterian Church.

Chuck and his wife, Linda, moved into an old farmhouse 23 years ago and spent their time turning it into their home.

Chuck loved cars and watching the movie Cars with his grandchildren. He could identify car models, the year they were built, how rare the car was, and even how many models of that car were made. Chuck had a sense of adventure, he loved being in nature, going on hikes, and fishing with his family and friends. In his later years, he enjoyed woodworking.

Chuck will be dearly missed by his wife, Linda, together they shared over 50 years of marriage; his children, Charlie (Tracie) and Shana (John Earle); his grandchildren, Nick, Sam, Portia, and Charlie; his sister, LouAnn Luther (Marvin Riegle); his brothers and sisters-in-law, William Walker (Dorothy Walker) and Ruth Ann Abdullah (Hamka Abdullah); along with loving nieces and nephews. Chuck is predeceased by his brother, Bill Luther (Betsy Luther).

A celebration of life will be held in the future.

All arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951. (215-536-3343)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chuck’s name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

theresa elizaBeth musCarella, 92, of Quakertown, PA and formerly of Lake Forrest, CA and Rochester, NY went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home surrounded by family on April 29, 2023.

She was born in Rochester, NY on March 7, 1931 to the late Alexander and Jennie Mary Grace (Purcio) LaLoggia.

She was the loving wife of the late Peter Joseph Muscarella for 70 years until his passing in 2020.

Theresa loved to dance and she went out dancing with Peter all the time. They owned and operated "The Forum" restaurant together in Rochester for 45 years, starting in 1963.

She loved her entire family, from her husband through her children and onto her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a special place in her heart for her 4 furry grandbaby dogs as well.

Theresa is survived by her daughters Colleen (John) Schostalo, Dawn (Robin) Miller; and Teri (Paul) Hetrick; grandchildren Jennifer, Kristie, Peter, Tiffany, Crystal, Fallon, and Brittany; 17 great grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents; husband; and 3 siblings.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

Charles l partriDge, 86, of Richlandtown, formerly of Quakertown and Port Richey, Florida died May 5, 2023 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center.

He was the husband of Judy (Casey) Partridge. They were married 31 years.

Born In Philadelphia he was the son of the late Charles B. & Mary (Winterburg) Partridge.

He was a Service Repairman for the former Sears before retiring. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors enjoying the sun. He also enjoyed playing darts and in 1968 he was the President of the Independent Dart League of Newportville, PA. He also enjoyed watching football.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Edward Partridge, Peggy Renninger (Bill), Lillian M. Long, Virginia M. Hunsberger, Sandy Partridge (Russell Sipler), Linda Dunn (Robert), and a son-in-law Gary Baringer. He is also survived by his stepchildren Andrew O’Boyle (Francine Profitt), Eleanor Riaboshapka, and Shaun O’Boyle (Jennifer) and a step-daughter-in-law Catherine O’Boyle. Fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a daughter Faith Ann Baringer, step-son William O’Boyle and a son-in-law Robert F. Long. There will be no services.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wilkes Barre Veterans Medical Center 1111 East End Blvd. Wilkes Barre, PA 18711.

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

george r shaffer, 82, of Pennsburg, PA, passed away on May 16th, 2023, in his home. Born in Richlandtown, PA, he was the son of the late H. Frederic Schaffer and Mildred Schaffer (Miller).

In his life, George Schaffer was many things...

As those closest to him know, George was a man of family: generous, resourceful, loyal, and steadfast in his love. He often seemed larger than life, going out of his way to ensure others were not only taken care of, but laughing and smiling the entire time.

A veteran carpenter, he built homes and additions for each of his children, making certain there was always a roof over their heads— as well as a cabin where the entire clan could gather around a campfire and create memories.

These acts of love are proof of George’s “work hard, play hard” attitude. Despite his busy schedule, George was an avid athlete and outdoorsman. His hunting and camping trips took him from the woods of Pennsylvania to the plateaus of Montana and even as far as the Arctic Circle. Closer to home, he was tough competition and a quick shot on the Sporting Clays course. And perhaps most famously, George was a force on the court with paddle in hand.

Many in the pickleball community knew him as PBK (“Pickle-Ball King”), acting as an unofficial ambassador for the sport in our area and establishing the Upper-Bucks PickleBall Club to share his passion. George credited Pickle-Ball with sustaining his health and mobility after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and believed it could provide a similar solace for others if given the opportunity.

Of course, this is not the only community work in which George was engaged. As a man of strong faith and a lifelong member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, George was always looking to serve others. He often reminded those closest to him, “it’s not just about you,” and led by example when it came to doing for others. Whether it was a building project or a spur-of-the-moment adventure, you only needed to say the word and George would find a way to make it happen.

The family, friends, and community which survive George know these words cannot capture the magnitude of his life nor the depth of its impact, but hope they will serve as a reminder of the joy it provided to those who shared it with him.

George will be dearly missed by Marjorie, his wife of 63 years; his children, Kim, Pam (Eston), and Kerry; his grandchildren, Keith, Jeremy, Monica, Eston, Noah, Brady, and Hope; his great-grandchild, Arianna; and his sister, Mary.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made In George’s name to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

roBert J. sChraDer, 91, of Quakertown, formerly of Lansdale, St. Petersburg, Florida, and Palmetta Florida, died April 26, 2023 in LifeQuest Nursing Center.

He was the husband of Madeline R. (Uhlig) Schrader. They would have been married 35 years on May 7.

Born in Lansdale he was the son of the late John & Anna (Potser) Schrader.

He was last employed as a truck driver for Haines & Kibblehouse. Robert was a member of the Teamsters Union; he was a Mason and a member Shiloh-MacCalla Lodge No. 558 F & AM in Souderton. He also enjoyed landscaping.

He was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Florida.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Robin Avrett (Warren) of Pineola, Florida, Stephen Schrader (Janet) of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Todd Schrader (Ana) of Land O’Lakes, Florida, Richard Bitner (Heather) of Quakertown, Kenneth Bitner (Sherry) of Sarasota, Florida, Constance Hines (Steve) of Tavernier, Florida, and Jonathan Bitner (William) of Cary, N.C., a brother Lawrence Schrader of Lansdale; and six grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother Donald Schrader. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 7461 Prospect Road Sarasota, Florida 34243.

melissa Jean sChuBert, age 54, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on April 23, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was blessed to have many friends and extended family spend precious time with her before her peaceful passing while on hospice.

Born in Bethlehem, PA, she was a daughter of George Schubert and Barbara Frisoli Schubert of Quakertown, PA. She grew up in Bethlehem before moving to Quakertown in 5th grade. She was known for being a tough, athletic girl, who could outplay the boys.

She attended Quakertown High School, excelling in both field hockey and softball.

Melissa graduated from LaSalle University in 1991 and earned her teaching degree in

Special Education. She played Division 1 field hockey for LaSalle.

She was a Special Education Teacher in the Pottstown School District, until she retired in 2015. She touched the lives of many students who just needed someone to believe in and encourage them. She went above and beyond her teaching position to help her students be successful in 'life skills'. She also coached field hockey while at Pottstown.

Melissa is survived by her loving family George Schubert (Father), Barbara Schubert (Mother), Chris Schubert (brother), Linn Schubert (sister in-law), Amy Stoudt (sister), Jason Stoudt (brother in-law), George Schubert (brother) and Kelly Schubert (sister in-law). She was cherished by her nieces and nephews, Ty Schubert, Tess Stoudt, Jake Stoudt, Ella Schubert, Addy Schubert, and Mia Schubert. In addition, Melissa was loved by her significant other, Joel Alutius, and his daughter, Julie.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

William “Billy” snyDer, 42, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on April 27th, 2023, in his home. Born in Sellersville, PA, Billy was the son of William “Bill” Snyder and the late Jacqaline Snyder.

Billy went to Quakertown High School and loved listening to music. Billy would help his dad, Bill, with yardwork and help take care of their home. In his free time, Billy enjoyed going fishing with his dad.

In addition to his dad, Billy will be dearly missed by his fiancé, Leigh Lovern; his sister, Sherrie Smith; his brother-in-law, Rob Rydzewski; his niece, Natalia Rydzewski; and his good friend, Theresa Dawn Barnes.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family support fundraiser at tinyurl.com/2m97yddh to help cover Billy’s funeral expenses.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

miChele thompson, 73, of Quakertown passed away at her home on May 14, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1949 to the late Joseph and Mary (Leone) Ingrassia. She was the loving wife of Jerry Thompson for 39 years. Michele was a loving nurse for over

40 years, and she always gave the best care to her patients. She loved crocheting, dancing, and karaoke. She went on many cruises; Bahamas was her favorite destination. Her favorite hobby was spending time with her grandchildren. Michele was a devout Catholic and member of St. Isidore's Church.

Michele is survived by her husband Jerry; children Jonna (Steven) Hartzell, Jerry (Missy) Thompson Jr., and Rebecca (Michael Renninger) Mandato; grandchildren Nicholas Thompson, Cassandra Hartzell, Anthony Mandato, Felicity Mandato, Michelle Mandato, Jyoti Thompson, Serenity Mandato, and Jerry Thompson III; sisters Marion Clark and Denise (Ron) Tugby; and many other loving family and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents and brothers Joseph and Vincent Ingrassia.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

freDeriCk W. “freDDy” vanDegrift, 50, of Quakertown died May 21, 2023 in St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown.

Born in Quakertown he was the son of Lynn M. (Underkoffler) Vandegrift and the late Frederick W. Vandegrift.

He was a detailer for North Penn Volkswagen Collision Center in Colmar.

Freddy enjoyed Star Wars, Marvel, and playing Video games. He was a member of First U.C.C. in Quakertown.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister Jennifer Gorman (Patrick), a niece Violet Gorman and nephew Joseph Gorman, and his loving cats Gary and Dusty.

He was predeceased by an infant brother. Services will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. A Calling hour will be held from 6:00-7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Upper Bucks SPCA 60 Reservoir Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951 or to First U.C.C. 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown, PA 18951.

pearl yvonne Weston, 83, of Doylestown, PA and previously of New York City, NY passed away on May 15, 2023.

She was born in Manhattan on August 12, 1939 to the late William Eldred and Pearl Evelyn (Burroughs) Callender.

Pearl was a deaconess at her church, the Victory Tabernacle in Manhattan, and loved to sing on their choir. Additionally, she sang in many other choirs throughout Manhattan and Mt. Vernon, including the United Negro College Fund Choir. She worked for Mt. Sinai hospital in many different departments for over 30 years.

Pearl is survived by her son Charlton Brown and his wife Daniele Sanfratello; grandchildren Hailey Kuliga, Bree Kuliga, and Charlton

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Brown Jr.; sisters Millicent Charlton and Clarine Singleton; nieces; nephews; and many other loving family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents; and siblings Littleton Callender, Leslie Callender, Lillian Edwards, and Donald Callender. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her honor can be made to her church, Victory Tabernacle Seventh Day Christian Church, 252 W. 138th St., New York, NY 10030.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown. Nauglefcs.com

Lunch & Learn Veterans Event

Attention, Veterans! If you have served in the military, this FREE Event is for you. A “Lunch and Learn” will be held on Saturday, June 17th from 11am to 1pm, at the American Legion Post 242, located at 610 E. Broad Street, Quakertown. The event will be held in the Lower Level.

“Lunch and Learn” is a seminar where lunch is served while learning in a particular focus area. Veterans served their country and the people of their country; now it is time for them to be served with important information that can greatly impact the quality of their lives and the lives of their families. Veterans will be educated about the benefits and value they have earned and deserve, as well as how to navigate the Veterans Administration (VA), and their account on the Internet.

The experts presenting this free seminar are Betty Carleo, Buck's County's representative, and certified Veterans Service Officer.

Joining her will be Macklin 'Mack' Wagner,

a Military and Veterans Advocate from Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's office, tasked with Veteran's affairs at the Federal level.

In order to take full advantage of becoming educated and learning how to best serve yourself and your family, you MUST REGISTER to attend this no cost seminar. Seating is limited, so register as soon as possible.

Information for Registration:

Call or text: Dave at 267 733 2349 OR email: 543528@comcast.net

Email, cell phone, and branch of service are also required, please.

VETERANS ONLY, or a designated person on behalf of a veteran.

American Legion Post 242 is a non-smoking facility.

NOTE: Entrance to the American Legion is ADA accessible; however, the seminar will be held on the lower level which requires taking stairs with rails.

Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

Want to give your child or grandchild a financial head start? A Roth IRA might be a choice to consider. Read on to learn more about how doing this may benefit both of you.

Rules for setting up a Roth IRA. If your teen has an earned income, you may be able to set up a Roth IRA for them. For example, if your 15-year-old has earned $6,500 at a summer job, you can set up an account for them up to $6,500 (the maximum annual Roth IRA contribution). The amount cannot exceed the teen's income. Keep in mind that money that you contribute to the Roth IRA can count as a gift within your $17,000 yearly gift tax exclusion ($34,000 for a married couple).1

Looking ahead to the future. If money is withdrawn from a Roth IRA before age 59½, a 10% federal tax penalty may apply. There is, however, a notable exception. Up to $10,000 of investment earnings can be taken out of a Roth IRA at any time if the money is used to buy a first home. In this instance, the IRS may waive the early withdrawal penalty. Should your teenager become a parent someday, a portion of those Roth IRA assets might also be utilized to pay college tuition costs for themself or their child.2,3

This article is for informational purposes only. It's not a replacement for real-life advice, so make sure to consult your tax professional before modifying any Roth IRA strategy. Taxfree and penalty-free withdrawals also can be taken under circumstances other than firsthome purchases, such as the owner's death.

The original Roth IRA owner is not required to take minimum annual withdrawals. To qualify for the tax-free and penalty-free withdrawal of earnings, the teenager must meet a five-year holding requirement and occur after age 59½.

Greater earning potential, thanks to the magic of compound interest. Setting up a Roth IRA for a teenager is a great way to introduce them to basic financial concepts, such as compound interest. Giving your teen a hands-on learning experience may help them understand the value of saving for the future. You may also be facilitating the development of your children's or grandchildren's financial habits.

There are a few things to consider when setting up a custodial Roth IRA. Setting up a Roth IRA for a minor is often referred to as a custodial IRA. Until the child is able to take it over, you act as the custodian of the account. Individual state laws determine when the minor child is able to take over management of the Roth IRA for themselves.

A tax professional can provide guidance that may help ensure that you and your minor child are following all federal and state regulations.

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By now the Parade and Memorial Day Services of 2023 are history. My hope is that the weather held off from our much-needed rain so this outdoor event could be attended by all. A short time ago we participated in the dedication of Quakertown’s newly renovated Veteran’s Memorial. This was our first Service using these fine facilities for this all-important service. The covered pavilions, the array of Service flags, the removal of shrubs, the wide open walkway, were made possible by many local supporters listed on the plaques near Mill Street. Thank them for keeping the spirit of memorializing our fallen heroes from this area alive in our hearts. This year we again were honored to have Captain (Ret.) David Christian, an area highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran in this important period of the observance of the 50th year of the end of that conflict. We thank all the participants who helped make this service possible. We thank you, the public, who came out to honor our veterans, especially those veterans who gave they’re all!

We have a lot of news concerning the normal activities of the Post. After a final late winter, spring season of having Friday Night Specials (Cheese Steak Special) that we share with the public ending on May 19th we are pleased to tell you that we will be starting the Friday Night Specials again on September 21, 2023. Likewise the Sons of the American Legion recently hosted their final Sunday breakfast specials also open to the public and will resume these wonderful breakfasts on September 12, 2023. Watch for these reopenings on our new electronic display board in the front lawn of our Post on East Broad Street. These affairs are postponed during the summer months to give our volunteers a chance to vacation without cutting staff that is so important to serving you better. It also opens the facilities to serve the many fund raising and special events held at our Post during the summer months over the weekends.

Talking with Charles Wismer, our Adjutant he told me that we are 41 renewals away from achieving our goal of 100% renewal. If you

are one of those 41 we want you to quickly send in your renewal by no later that June 6th so we can ad you to the report we need to complete shortly thereafter. Out Post activities and renewed interest has prompted the sale of new memberships this year to “29”. This is one of the highest amounts of new memberships in Pa. state Posts. We regret to announce that we lost 18 who answered “the final taps.” Our current membership is 451 and we are trying to increase that number to the higher numbers we had years ago. In order to do that, we need those renewals and because we are all aging a bit, we need to sign up some younger veterans to this Post that has been rejuvenated. Come on out, things have changed, the food is reasonable and “good”! Remember we are Smoke Free.

Charley also mentioned that we have received close to $4000.00 so far in ticket money for our early drawing for the Veterans. Once again we remind you to fill out your tickets and get them in. I believe there are “101” chances to win. Better yet, come on out on June 24th for the drawing. Get your winnings check right away after one our members who are enjoying a free feed per ticket holder draws your name. We have a lot of fun that night, come out to join us. If you want more chances to win you can still get tickets until right before the drawing to win if we have any left. Remember this money goes for veterans who are in special need or in a veteran’s facility.

Again, specials thanks to all whom support our organization (either a veteran or a resident of the area). For over 100 years the American Legion has been there to help veterans and their home community. We are proud to say the American Legion Post 242 are one of the largest Posts in our state and are still going strong because of your support. We count on you to help us to support those persons who served. When we wore that uniform we were ready to give our “All” as a soldier, sailor, or airperson to protect you and our way of life. We were there for these United States of America. Now we ask you to be there who offered their “ALL” which unfortunately is what a few from our community gave! Now is the time to HONOR THEM

Code Blue Holds Volunteer Dinner

West Swamp Mennonite Church hosted a dinner for the Code Blue volunteers. Code Blue has approximately 70 volunteers throughout the year. These volunteers give generously of their time year-round. In winter they supervise and give overnight shelter and in summer they distribute to-go meals.

Awards and recognition were given to those who were outstanding in their efforts on behalf of the homeless. All the volunteers are to be commended on their unselfish efforts to help those less fortunate. This group provides not only shelter and food, they show compassion, understanding, a listening ear, and - when needed - shoes and clothing.

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Les and Linda Rice are volunteer coordinators who do a great job of inspiring the community to help the needy. Hats off to all the many area churches volunteers who help with this worthwhile endeavor. Keep up the great work, you are needed!

Student Nurse Training Back in the Day

BY PALMA MOYER, RN

As I have opportunity to work with student nurses from time to time, I am reminded of how nurses’ training has changed through the years. Back in the day, 1953 to be exact, when you entered nurse training it was more like a military training. Students were required to live in a dormitory. There were house mothers who kept close tabs on all the girls. We were required to sign in and out, where we were going, and when we were expected to return. All gentlemen were required to register with the house mother who would escort you to the common living room. We had to be in bed by 10:00 PM and rounds were made by house mothers to make sure we were accounted for. This was our probation period which lasted for six months. We were assigned Big Sisters who were supposed to give us tips on how to navigate our stay.

After six months we were capped. This meant you were able to do more detailed work

at the hospital. In some cases, where the need for staff was great, you might find yourself in charge of a unit with all the responsibility of passing medications, wound care, and bed pan detail. We were taught to keep our patients as comfortable and happy as possible; this included back rubs and hot milk at bedtime to help them sleep. The most amazing part of all this training is that it only cost $375 for all three years of schooling. This included all uniforms, books, as well as room and board in exchange for agreeing to work there for one year after graduation. It was a good deal. There was one drawback for some; no one was allowed to be married until the last six months of training and not allowed to move out of Nurse Home until graduation.

I think we would have more nurses graduating today if they were given more financial help with schooling and less stress on dealing with how to pay for student debt.

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QCSD Softball Takes Perfect Record into Playoffs

BY GARY WECKSELBLATT

The Quakertown Community High School softball team has completed its regular season with a perfect 20-0 record, perhaps the first Panthers’ softball team to do so.

“It’s a historic season for a great group of young ladies,” said Dave Scott, who has coached the team for five seasons. “They’ve been a pleasure to coach. They’re hardworking as a group and know how to have fun. You can see that they enjoy playing together and it shows on the field.”

Athletic Director Sylvia Kalazs said she couldn’t recall a softball team going undefeated during an entire regular season. “We’ve had good teams that have made the playoffs but this is really special,” she said.

Champions of the Suburban One League’s most difficult division, the Liberty Division, the Panthers are scheduled to open the District One 6A playoffs at 4 p.m. Wednesday at home against the winner of Monday’s Springfield (Delco) vs. Central Bucks South openinground game. Quakertown, which has a firstround bye, is ranked second in the 24-team field behind undefeated North Penn.

Having lost SOL first-team ace Sydney Andrews to graduation, the Panthers didn’t miss a beat. Abbey Wagner dominated on the

mound with a 1.33 ERA and 153 strikeouts in 116 innings.

The Panthers also have a stacked lineup, led by Leah Schwalm, who batted .569 with five home runs, 35 runs batted in and 24 runs scored; Maya Hellyer with a .517 average, nine doubles, and 20 RBI; Katie Muller with a .449 average, 17 RBI and 18 runs scored; and Skyler Williams, who batted .429 with 19 RBI and 24 runs scored.

Setting the tone for that bashing was the top of the lineup with Ava Beal, who hit .536 with 30 runs scored, 20 RBI, and 19 stolen bases; and Emma Hilton, four triples, 15 RBI, and 22 runs. Grace Baker, Cadence Lewis, and Mary Wilkinson also contributed to the attack.

“This team is very resilient,” said Ms. Kalazs, the athletic director. “When you lose your first-team all-state pitcher, you’d think there would be an adjustment period. But this team battled, they’ve been behind and they don’t blink. Different people step up to be the hero in every game. They truly do it as a team.”

This is the Panthers third straight year in the playoffs. They know their work isn’t done. “We’re excited for the playoffs,” Coach Scott said. “We had a really nice accomplishment. But there’s a real sense we have more to do and they want to advance as far as possible.”

After Years Long Hiatus, Richland Historical Society is Reorganizing

For the past few months, a group of local residents has been working to revive the Richland Township (One-Room School) Historical Society. All are former or new members of the Society and would like to reform it after the pandemic led to a shut-down for the past few years.

The Society meets on the grounds of the Shelly One-Room Schoolhouse at 130 Richlandtown Pike, a one-room school built by Richland Township in 1885, one of nine schoolhouses built by the township. The schoolhouse is recognized as both a national and local treasure, having been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011, and having been listed on the Bucks County Register for Historical Places.

There is a lot of work to do in reorganizing.

The Society already has a large meeting room and museum, located in the adjacent remodeled barn. The museum contains a collection of photos, artifacts and documents, as well as a collection of historic books. The meeting room holds 30 comfortably and is also available for rental. The Shelly Schoolhouse looks the same as it did in 1885, the year it was built, with desks for 40 students, blackboards, a pump organ and a potbellied stove for heat.

It is a step back in time for sure.

It’s time to look for people who would like to join the Historical Society and who are

interested in working on projects to identify and protect the school’s inventory and to also do some outdoor maintenance. Help is needed with preserving the historical documents, photos and artifacts. Members from the historic Richland Library have volunteered to inventory the contents from the museum and one-room school. There are also projects like rebuilding the two original outhouses, tree cutting and finishing work in the meeting room. There is also a need for a website and Facebook page.

The goal is to find people who are interested in ensuring the history of the one-room school system, complete with area photos, documents and artifacts, doesn’t get lost to time and is available to the public. The Society also needs people who are familiar with grant application and fundraising, noting that the Society still has its status as a non-profit.

The Richland Historical Society meets on the third Sunday of the month at 2 PM. The next event will be ‘Ring the Bell for Freedom across America’, the national bell-ringing event on July 4th that the Society has participated in for the past 23 years. Please stop by for the short program on the 4th of July at 1:30 PM and participate in the 13 tolls of the school bell at 2 PM, and to see if you’d like to contribute to the Society’s revival.

Difference Between 'Then' and 'Now'

They mentioned about “A.I.” (Artificial Intelligence) on the news and the fears of introducing it TOO FAST. Most of us “Old Timers” really fear what it can do to our way of life. There are many electronic advances that have changed our way of life so drastically in the past few decades.

Those who were born during that time certainly don’t see it like us older folks do.

The other day our computer, TV, and telephone land line service were wiped out because of a wire that being ripped that appeared to hang low across a road near us. All of a sudden I realized that I too have been caught up in “the need” of this modern technology. I spent the next ¾ of an hour on my CELL phone with the service company trying to convince them it was not my equipment but that it was their wires along the road. Finally they sent a service man in the PM and he still checked our equipment then checked the wires where we told them they were down. Yes, it was late in the day we lost the service but surprisingly early the next morning right before breakfast we had our service back. I felt lost without this service as my information I need from e-mails, landline calls, and TV were missing during that afternoon and evening hours.

Years back we were a lot more appreciative of the little things in life. Can you imagine that as teenagers we had to wait for the water to heat up on the stove to bathe in our bedroom because we had no hot water heater or bathroom? How would teenagers handle that today? We as a family all sat down together at the Supper table to eat and of course the “No-dial” party line telephone was two rooms away. Matter of fact we had to ask to use the phone to call a friend because my parents were concerned about the telephone lines being open for all the parties on the line in case of emergency. We actually had conversations about what we did that day or family matters as we ate supper together. When the phone rang it was actually someone calling you and you would pick the darn thing up. Now it seems between 4:00 and 6:00 PM is the time when all these Tele-marketers and scam calls force us to “Identify” who is calling before we pickup! We fret when we leave our cell phone on the dining room table when we leave to go into town. What is so important in our everyday life today that we need that oversized screened device in our pocket all the time today. I know for a fact that I lived without one for over 50

years and survived. Because I was in management and out on the factory floor throughout the day I had what was known as a “Pager.” I could be reached even when driving between the three plants at JG Furniture. I was always glad to place it in the charger before leaving for the day so I could get away from this instant summoning. Now I carry this device with me and feel lost without it. Yes, it would be helpful if needed in an emergency, I agree. But this goes to show you how we so easily get “hooked” on this modern technology.

Sadly as this technology takes hold it seems to de-personalize society. For us church goers, the Covid situation introduce to us “Church at home.” Now this still continues as many want to sit in their casuals sipping coffee at home and feel like they are in church. To me, I remember going to Sunday School, singing in the Junior Choir or Taking Collection and BEING WITH PEOPLE as going to church. Being told to cut the conversations a little short after church because the special Sunday Dinner (Lunch) would have to be prepared. Going to church was being with people. We are missing so much of these connective relationships in school, church, sports, being part of a community organization,

Yes, as I look back to 1961 with my classmates, I think of the great times we had together just going to football games, being in class together, and just goofing around. I think of the reunions we had even with some of us serving away from home during a conflict and missing our first reunion. How we talked about our start in the adult life. Our families and experiences as we progressed through the years. Our retirement plans. Unfortunately for us survivors, our times shared with classmates now departed mostly outlined “personal contact.” We mentioned nothing about computers, big screen TV's, Electric cars, or other new gadgets. The things we treasure are our memories we shared with our friends doing simple things. We are still fortunate enough to be able to control our own destiny and despite being caught up in the “need” for these gadgets, we still need those interactions. Yes, I now can turn on hot water when I take my shower. But I will always remember that step by step along the way the modern life was earned and appreciated. I am afraid that the rapid growth in such advances can backfire and take away those things that a person such as I treasure the most, “Human Interactions”.

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Nite People Rocking the Garage

In the late 1960’s early ‘70’s, my Boy Scout Explorer Post organized and ran a dance hall in Quakertown—the Black Orchid (BO). It was on the third floor of the Hinkel Building at 239-241 West Broad. It was conceived as a fundraiser for the Post’s visit to the 1969 National Jamboree in Idaho. We got newspaper headlines when the place opened and only a few complaints about noise from downtown residents over the years. The BO was successful, averaging close to a hundred, mostly local, high school kids on Saturday evenings. We usually booked local bands, like Daze End and Banks of Doom, featuring our friends and classmates. We used the BO as our Eagle Scout community service project. The BO wasn’t the only music/dance venue in Quakertown then. King Arthur’s Court (KAC), located on the NE corner of Westend Boulevard and Pumping Station Road, was active during those years. Older ‘kids’ frequented KAC. It was run by professionals who could afford to hire ‘bigger’ bands and drew people from across the region. For a while, it was Quakertown’s undisputed hotspot, but sadly, I found nearly nothing about (our) KAC on the Internet. I haven’t yet consulted newspaper and historical society archives so I can’t tell you much more about KAC. I’m afraid I was just a teenager watching the ‘chicks and cool-cats,’ rather than paying much attention to details of the facilities.

[I encourage readers who remember KAC to send me, or the Quakertown Historical Society, a blurb with your memories. Submissions of historical anecdotes on any topic are encouraged. We’ll archive them to help flesh out future historians’ research with live-witness reports]. I was maybe fourteen when I started going to KAC. It was dark, loud, crowded, and approached chaotic when it got rockin’n-rollin’. Actually, I don’t remember doing a whole lot of dancing. I was awfully intimidated by the older girls who seemed more serious about ‘things’ than I was. I mostly just watched and listened, my juvenility far overshadowing my aspired to hip-ness.

The only band I remember going to KAC specifically to see was Ognir and the Nite People (Ognir is Ringo backwards). They were from Hazleton and had a hit song on the local air-waves: “I Found a New Love.” It was released by Hazelton’s Samron Records in 1964 then picked-up by Warner Brothers. The Nite People was a **Garage Rock Band. Richie Molinaro (Ognir) sang, Tom Marusak was on keyboards, William ‘Skip’ Nehring and Gino Andreuzzi played guitars, and John Robert ‘Mickey’ McMenamin did drums. I thought they were great and expected them to go places, but I never heard much about them after that.

**Garage Rock (Garage Punk, ‘60s Punk), is a music genre that is a raw, energetic style of rock and roll. It flourished in the United States and Canada the mid-1960s and was characterized by basic cord structure, fuzzbox distortions and simple, aggressively

delivered lyrics. The term is derived from a perception that the musicians were youngsters rehearsing in the family garage. British Invasion bands such as the Kinks (“You Really Got Me”), and the Troggs (“Wild Thing”), provoked an American response.

“Louie, Louie” by the Kingsmen, “96 Tears” by Question Mark and the Mysterians and “Dirty Water” by the Standells are popular examples of American Garage Rock.

According to Richie Molinaro, to get a recording contract in the competitive market: “We put together a real high-energy show for Battle of the Bands things. The two guitar players played their guitars behind their backs, and on their necks. Micky played drums standing up, and Tommy played his keyboard backwards. While they were doing this, I was doing this crazy dance routine.” The Nite People played at parties, dances, YMCAs, local fares--any venue that would have them, like KAC in Quakertown.

What became of the band, I’m not sure, nor is there much information about them on the Internet. For a while Ognir and the Nite People shared a stage with some the biggest stars of the era, but they had just the one ‘hit’ record. Molinaro, at least, continued his musical career, which began when he was seven years old. He was seventeen when “I Found a New Love” hit the charts and maybe eighteen when I saw him perform. In addition to writing and recording for Roulette Records (which had ties to the NYC mob—see Tommy James’s autobiography), Molinaro remained a hometown celebrity and continued to perform with various bands in every imaginable venue. He still does; is now a lead singer with the nostalgia band, “70’s Flashback”, which regularly performs “oldies” across the region.

It is going on 60 years since I saw Ognir and the Nite People play. The Black Orchid and King Arthur’s Court are fading memories. Those ‘chicks and cool-cats’ I ogled and emulated are septuagenarians now, like me. “I Found a New Love” is included in several compilations, “Punkers with Their Garage 45’s” for one, but the original record is rare. The Samson 45rpm can be found on the Internet for up to $250! But for free, you can still listen to it, and see a photograph of the band, on YouTube. These days, ‘shaking a leg’ like I used to at the Black Orchid and King Arthur’s Court, even after some serious stretching exercises, would lay me up for days. I can still sit and listen, though, and immerse myself in the nostalgia. The “70’s Flashback” band is currently on tour. They’re performing at the Mauch Chunk Opera House on May 12, across New Jersey, Delaware, and SE PA this summer and at Musikfest on August 7th. For an old guy with bad knees (hips, back, etc.), it’s a long hike up the hill from Jim Thorpe’s train station parking lot to the opera house, but I think I’ll go anyway. I‘m sure it won’t be the same as back at KAC, but I have to see if ‘Ognir’ and the band can still rock the garage.

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Thinking About Buying a Business?

BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ.

Buying an existing business can be a great source of additional income or a way to change your career path without having to submit all those resumes and go on all those annoying job interviews. But buying an existing business does not come without risks. And what is the best way to mediate those risks you ask?

DO YOUR HOMEWORK IN ADVANCE!

Here are some tips for anyone thinking about buying an existing business that should make the process move along much smoother and alleviate a lot of the stress.

1. Thoroughly review the business’s financials. Go back a minimum of 3 years, and if possible, 5 years is ideal. This means reviewing tax returns. If you don’t feel comfortable reviewing tax returns, pass them on to your CPA and have him/her take a look. And if the business you are looking to purchase is a sole proprietorship, make sure you take a look at the P & L statements as well, since a sole prop’s income tax return may include additional income that is not part of the business.

2. Review all existing contracts that the business currently has in place. This means supplier/distributor contracts, vendor contracts, lease agreements, employment contracts, insurance policies, service contracts, etc. You want to be aware of the current contractual obligations of the business for both financial and legal purposes. You also want to want to know when the terms of these contracts are up, that way you are not blindsided shortly after purchasing the business. The first 12 months after buying a business are the most crucial, and nothing derails business like having your landlord inform you that you need to be moved out of your commercial space within 30 days because your lease has expired and you missed the deadline for submitting notice of renewal.

3. Speak with your financial advisor. Will

you need outside financing for the purchase?

If so, will you be able to obtain the financing within the proper time frame? If you cannot get financing within the time constraints, can you afford to pay cash for the purchase?

All of these things need to be fleshed out before you can get serious about purchasing an existing business. If you have covered all of these points, then it is time to call your attorney for representation during the negotiation process. The beginning phase of negotiations will only cover the basic terms of the agreement like purchase price and timelines. These will usually be spelled out in a Letter of Intent (LOI). This is (usually) not a contract, unless the parties want it to be, but it does afford some protection to both the buyer and seller during the remainder of the negotiation process up until settlement. It can prohibit the seller from opening up negotiations with another potential buyer for a set period of time, which benefits the buyer. And it can also make the remainder of the transaction contingent on the buyer obtaining financing within a certain number of days, thus protecting the seller from being stuck in negotiations with a buyer who doesn’t have the funds to purchase the business. Once the LOI is in place, the remainder of the transaction terms will be negotiated and fully set forth in an asset purchase agreement, drafted by either party’s attorney.

Buying a business can be a very fruitful endeavor. In order to increase your chances of success, do your homework in advance, and then contact an experienced business law attorney who can guide you the rest of the way.

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Jacob Gilbert Named UBCTS Student of the Month for May

Jacob Gilbert is the May Student of the Month at the Upper Bucks County Technical School. Jacob is a senior in the school’s Welding Technology & Fabrication program and a senior at Pennridge High School. He is a first honors student and received his program's most dedicated and outstanding level I awards. This year, Jacob earned a gold medal in the solo welding competition at the SkillsUSA District 11 competition. He advanced to the state competition in April, where he earned a bronze medal.

Jake is a Cooperative Education student employed at Hartman Systems and Controls in Perkasie since January. He is responsible for the welding and fabrication of bulk bag filling and discharge stands, weigh hoppers, conveyor systems, and various other bulk material handling projects.

His mentor at Hartman Systems, Blaine Moyer regrets not being able to attend but did pass along the following statement: When we learned about Jake receiving the student of the month honor, we were not shocked at all. I have yet to know how he is doing at his home school, but I can tell you how he is doing at his tech school, as he tells me daily what he is working on, how he did on his tests, what welding competition he is going to, and what he won at the said competition, not only showing me, but everyone who walked by! Jake is very proud of the fact that he is a welder. He is also

very proud of his welds. Yesterday afternoon, he came over to me as if he had a question about the job he was working on; he had no questions. He proudly held up a welded flange with a beautiful row of dimes and perfect coloring; it was a well-welded piece. Jake is a hardworking, reliable, and thoughtful young man. I am grateful to know him and to work alongside him.

Outside of school, Jacob is the goalie on the varsity ice hockey team, which won states last year. His team also had a 2nd place finish at this year’s Flyers Cup. Jacob is well-deserving of the Student of the Month.

QCHS Alumni Spotlight: Todd

Carter '89

BY RAY FOX '66

This month’s Alumni Spotlight is about QCHS graduate Todd Carter, Class of 1989. Todd was an excellent student as well as a contributor to his graduating class. This class was known as a vibrant and fun-loving class with many of the members becoming highly successful in their adult lives.

During High School Todd participated in soccer, wrestling, and student government for all four years. He enjoyed being a member of a class of very diverse people. Most of his fondest memories are of doing his best to make people laugh or smile. He would recreate many SNL skits and character voices for his friends bringing much laughter to the group he was with at the time. He also remembers the many hours of soccer and wrestling practices as well as the games and competitions. He enjoyed the bonds of friendship with teammates during these times. He always did his best in what he recalls an incredibly talented group of Quakertown athletes at that time.

Todd wants to recognize two of his favorite teachers. They are Ms. Regina Rooney and Mr. Mitch Anderson. Ms. Rooney gave him a life-long love of language and culture. He has had the opportunity to use the French he learned during visits to France with friends from Virginia. Mr. Anderson was Todd’s Astronomy Teacher. Todd says that space and space science remain as personal interests and fascinations today. He appreciates the fact that Mr. Anderson challenged him to do his best work and thinking.

After graduation, Todd attended The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA where he majored in Psychology. He graduated in 1993 as part of the 300th anniversary class of the University. Todd later graduated from Northwestern University where he studied cognition, education, and computer science. He was able to use these skills in business by designing smarter training systems.

From 1993-1999 Todd worked for Anderson Consulting, now known as Accenture. This global consulting firm office was located in Philadelphia. He worked on projects in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Germany. Todd later started an educational software firm with a friend. The firm focused on the K-12 market and was based in downtown Chicago. The company was later sold to a larger venture software company based in New York City in 2007. Todd is presently in business as the co-owner, along with his wife, of a custom closet and storage organization known as The Tailored Closet and a garage organization business known as Premier Garage. The franchise won the Franchise of the Year Award in both 2019 and 2022. Both businesses are located in the Washington, D.C. area near Todd’s where he lives. The business is expanding and in the process of starting a

small, co-located manufacturing operation to support that growth. Todd said that he is often asked why he made such a drastic change in careers. He explained that the change came about due to family needs. When his son was one month old, he was diagnosed with a rare heart defect. Fortunately, due to the amazing care he received at Children’s Hospital in Chicago, he has recovered and is now in high school. Todd indicated that this experience “caused us to deeply reevaluate what was important and we decided to intentionally design our lives around being available to our kids, families, and community. Todd is immensely proud of his family. He met his wife, Juliana in New York City in 1996 and have been happily married since 2000. Juliana grew up in Queens, the daughter of a Swiss father and Chinese mother. They live in Ruston, VA, which is a suburb of Washington, D.C. They are the proud parents of two children. Their daughter, Hannah, is 20 years old and is a sophomore at Northeastern University in Boston where she is majoring in Bioengineering. She participates in her college acapella group as well as working in a lab to gain valuable experience. Their son, Henry, is sixteen and is an excellent student. He also participates in his high school acapella group. He enjoys ultimate frisbee and will be the star in the spring musical at this school. In their spare time, the Carters enjoy traveling, cooking, dining, and exercising. Their immediate family also lives nearby. Todd’s brother, Kevin (Class of ’86), his mother, and his in-laws all live within 30 minutes of their house.

Todd mentioned that he seldom gets back to Quakertown but that, “I am proud to call Quakertown my hometown and am appreciative for the great values I learned as part of the Community.”

The Quakertown Community Alumni Association encourages alumni to participate in the Association activities. Its mission includes fundraising to provide scholarship opportunities each year for graduating seniors. Please check out our Facebook Pages “Quakertown High School Alumni Association” and the Alumni pages of the QCSD.org website for more information. We are a 501C3 organization and always welcome any contributions toward our scholarship endeavors. If you are interested in donating, please email Qchsalumniboard@ gmail.com and you will receive instructions on how to do so. Comments and ideas for future articles can be sent to Ray Fox at rdefox@msn.com.

The Alumni board is a group of dedicated people who strive to support the students and alumni as much as we can. You could say that we “bleed blue” but more importantly, that we embody two commonly known Quakertown mottos: “Enter To Learn; Leave To Serve”.

“Every father should remember one day his son will follow his example, not his advice.”

- Charles Kettering

In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. - Tom Bodett

What Government Means to Me A 4th and 5th Grade Perspective

BY KENDALL BENECKE

What does the government mean to me? Well, the government is very important to me.

First, let me explain what all the different branches of the government are.

The Legislative Branch is important because they make laws. Without laws, everybody would be driving like a crazy person; people would be robbing stores, banks, houses, etc. and wouldn't have to worry about the police catching them because they didn't do anything wrong, right? Well that's where laws come into play. They make sure people are safe and in order and are punished for breaking those important laws.

Speaking of being punished, the Judicial Branch is in charge of that. The Judicial Branch judges people who are accused of breaking the law. If someone is accused of breaking the law, the court decides how they should be punished. The Judicial Branch judges people in a court. When the judges are done deciding how they are going to punish them, they might go to jail, or they could let them go.

BY EMILY HERSHEY

Government, what does that mean? Well to me it means the world is wide.

I can't imagine living without the government, the whole world would be a total mess without the government. First it would be like total freedom. That might sound good but no, it's like a world with no laws. The number of people would start to decrease.

We want more people, not less. I'm sure we will all agree on that one. Also the government provides many services for us such as police,

The last branch of the government is the Executive Branch. The Executive Branch is headed by the state's Governor. The Governor makes sure that all the laws passed by the state legislators are carried out by the citizens. Also, the government is something that (in my opinion) is a very fun and interesting thing to learn about.

The Legislative Branch is important to me because it has created one law that I think is very important. The law is that public schools are free, the only time you normally would pay for public school is when there is an event. For example, the event could be a book fair, a food drive, or other donation boxes. The Judicial branch is very important to me because if there aren't any courts then nobody would be judged as guilty and all the criminals would be running around breaking laws, and robbing banks; nobody and I mean NOBODY wants that (except maybe the criminals).

Lastly, the Executive Branch is important to me because if the laws are not passed, there wouldn't be any laws!

In conclusion, the government is very important to the world and to me.

doctors, and firefighters. Without these we would be doomed. Whenever we have an emergency we would most likely die. All in all, the government means a lot.

In conclusion the government does so much for us they basically keep us alive. How would you feel without the government? We would probably be wrecked. We really need you and your law and also the medical help you set up for us.

Thank you so much! You mean a lot to all of us and we really appreciate you. That's what I think of the government.

Here's to You, Dad

I often think of my dad on Father’s Day. This year, it falls on June 18. Dad’s birthday is June 11, and if he was still with us, he would be 102 this year. 102 years after he was born, and 67 years after I was born, I still think about, believe in, and utilize the rules of life that he demonstrated and instilled in all of his children.

I hope I did the same with my son Mike, who turned 30 this year, and is recently married. I think I did. He’s a good man, and exudes the qualities and actions that I would expect from him. Qualities and actions that I DO expect from him. Maybe he got them from his grandfather. Maybe me. Most likely both.

Dad never came right out and told us what was good or bad, he oftentimes had little sayings that he would pass along to illustrate.

For example, to teach us the importance of honesty, he would say things such as “your word is your bond”, or “all you have is your word.”, and more directly, “nothing is worse than a liar.”

Throughout my life, honesty has been at the top of everything I do and hold important. When Shelli and I talk about what’s most important in a relationship, honesty is always number one. When our son got married recently, we put together a list of guidelines that we thought would help lead to a successful and loving marriage.

Of course, being honest with each other was on that list.

As a self-made man and small business owner, my father always employed the same rules for business as he did for his personal life. To make a deal, all you had to do was shake his hand. There were no written documents required. He knew he would keep his promise, respected you, and expected you to do the same. His word was his bond.

I fear that in society today, we don’t hold each other to that standard, regardless of age, political leanings, family, or financial situations. Perhaps one of the reasons our world is in turmoil.

Honesty. Respect. Truthfulness.

This is but one of the important credos of life, and my father taught me any others. Perhaps I will write about more of them on another day.

But as I sit here nursing a beer and typing away, I can honestly say that greatest day of my life was March 13, 1993, when my son was born. I had a great dad who left me with strong convictions for living, and I celebrate his memory daily. But over the past thirty years, I could not have asked for a better son.

So, on this Father’s Day, I choose to salute him. The child that made me a father. Here’s to you Mike…

(Should you have a Father’s Day story that you would like to share, please email me at m12string@aol.com. I would love to read it.)

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Making Peace with Regrets

We all have regrets...

Regrets are the “would have” “could have” and the infamous “should have”. We may think about things from our past (sometimes recent past) and wish that we had handled it differently. If only we hadn’t said those negative things to someone we cared about, if only we didn’t stay in that bad relationship for such a long time, if only we had gone to college, if only we had children, and the list could go on and on.

The “what if’s” can be very scary and overwhelming for us if we hold on to them for

too long and end up wallowing in our regrets.

I believe that regrets are just part of life. They can make us stronger or weaker, depending upon how we look at them. A real problem is why do some regrets keep rearing their ugly head years later? One of the reasons I picked this topic was because I am in a place of feeling regrets and wishing that I could change some of the decisions that I have made within the last few years.

What I realize is that even though I am a therapist and I know better on many levels; I am still very much human. My life is relatable to others, I just professionally help people with their problems so that they can feel better about themselves. Rehashing regrets is a surefire way

of keeping ourselves from feeling peace and acceptance.

We can choose to beat ourselves up and analyze all those regrets or we can choose to forgive ourselves for not knowing any better, or because we didn’t want to have conflict or because we didn’t want to feel rejection…. any number of reasons. But the key thing here is to forgive ourselves and figure out what we need to do now to not feel this way in the future and thus wish that we had done things differently. Sometimes we don’t know while we are in the experience that we will have regrets, because what we are doing in that moment serves its purpose (whatever that is for us.) If we could go back in time and say I “should have known better” or I “knew better”, it really doesn’t matter because we can’t change the past. It is about how we cope in our lives and how we live our lives that impact the choices and decisions we make today, as well

as systemic dynamics and old messages in our head that influence us.

So, it is not always cut and dry when it comes to having regrets. Regrets are just part of life but they can be a smaller piece of our life if we forgive and move forward with our present day. Not all regrets have to be big. If you have a regret start out with what is bothering you and if that feels manageable that you can forgive yourself today and perhaps make changes going forward.

For me just knowing that my life will be different provides a sense of calm and balance for me. And for that I will not have any regrets. You can only change what you know now.

My belief is that "all persons are truly greater than they think they are.”

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On May 24, the Quakertown Parks and Recreation Department, Master Watershed Stewards of Bucks County, and Penn State Master Watershed Stewards of Montgomery County hosted a Rain Barrel Workshop. This is the first time hosting this event and they completely sold out. More than 23 people went home with a rain barrel, making a splash for sustainability. pHotos By micHele Buono

Employment Opportunities

Think Local. Work Local. Be Local.

New Vitae Wellness & Recovery - We have positions starting at $16/ hr. and a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd or 3rd shift. Medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursements, biweekly pay, paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time off, with accruals beginning the first day of employment. Contact Stephanie at 610 483 1311 or skalb@newvitaewellness.com

John's Plain & Fancy - Restaurant help wanted. Servers and Hosts/ Hostesses. Full-time & Part-time. Stop in to apply. 50 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown 215-536-3290

Krause Home and Lawn Care - Seeking 2 or 3 individuals to expand business. Construction experience is helpful. Wage will be based on experience. References requested. Clean driving record and driver’s license required. 267-261-7671

The Proper Brewing Company Currently seeking cooks, servers, runners, hosts, and bartenders to join the Proper family. Email kris@ theproperbrewing.com or stop in during business hours at 117 W. Broad Street, Quakertown.

Kulp Roofing & Construction is hiring gutter installers/technicians Competitive wages for experienced technicians but will train. Daily requirements include install-

ation of gutter, soffit, fascia & gable trim, and a variety of gutter guards. Self motivated, honest and good attitude individuals will thrive in our organization. A valid driver's license is a must. Learn/ develop a great career and skill set not just a job with a friendly family owned company. Paid vacation and health benefits after 90 days. Reply in person 641 S West End Blvd, Quakertown PA or call 215-538-0618 or email Mike@kulpservices.com

Biagioli Construction - Laborer/ helper wanted for remodeling. Experience is a plus, but willing to train the right person. Contact Joe at Biagioli Construction llc 215-892-3854 or email resume to jbiagioli5775@gmail.com

Trumbauersville Borough is looking for a Director and support staff for 2023 recreation program. The TRAC program runs Mon - Fri, 8 AM - Noon, the month of July. Experience working with children, and federal and state criminal checks are required. Please send your resume to info@trumbauersvilleboro.org. Christ's Lutheran ChurchOffice Assistant. Daytime, up to 20 hours/week. Knowledge of 'Publisher,'independent worker, compassionate, friendly. In Trumbauersville. Call 215-536-3193 and leave a message.

“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work, one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hello everyone. I’m a bit bummed. My human didn’t take me to Arts Alive! last month and now I am missing out on Mutt Strutt on June 3rd because my human is having a knee replaced. Yes, it’s a good excuse, but this is our first Mutt Strutt here and I like to strut. It’s to benefit our great police dogs in town so go help them raise money folks. There’s also a huge flea market at St Isidore’s the following Saturday. I wonder how long I’m going to have to sit out all the good summer things we have going on. At least my Aunt Linda promised to take me on my nursing home visits in June. Hope all of you get your dogs out to enjoy the summer and remember to give them water and keep them off the hot pavement.

~Love to all, Peanut

Tick season is upon us!

There are six major groups of ticks found in the Northeast:

The black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) also known as the Deer Tick is the tick most commonly found on humans. Adults have a dark brown shield with a red body. Males have a large brown shield. They are what is called a three-host tick. The larvae are found on white footed mice, small animals and birds. The nymphs are found on medium to large animals such as foxes, raccoons and deer, June through August. Blacklegged ticks are not born with Lyme disease, they have to contract it from an infected host. Only the females can feed and only approximately 50% transmit Lyme Disease.

Groundhog Ticks (Ixodes cookei) do not vector Lyme disease.

Squirrel Ticks (Ixodes marxi) are primarily found in squirrel nests and do not vector Lyme disease.

American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) has a verticulated pattern with a stubby mouth. Only adults will bite humans. Although they do not vector Lyme disease they are known to carry a bacteria which can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and other diseases.

Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma Americanum) has expanded to the Northeast in the last 10 to 20 years. The female has red coloration with a white spot. The male is red with a black netting pattern. Nymphs and adults will bite humans and can vector disease. This tick is often found in groupings.

Brown Dog Ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) are reddish-brown with an elongated body and a hexagonal spot near its mouthparts. Dogs are the preferred target for this tick. It can cause diseases in dogs but they are not transmitted to humans. This is a three-host tick. The hosts are usually the same species – primarily dogs.

Asian Longhorn Tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was introduced from Asia but is now found in 9 states including Pennsylvania. It is reddish-brown with no other distinctive markings. This tick prefers a pasture setting so its primary host is cattle. They rarely bite pets and humans but vector several bacterial infections that can cause sickness and even death in pasture animals.

Where are ticks? Ticks do not jump or fly. You must come in contact with them for them be a hitchhiker.

Ticks will climb to a high plant stalk and wave their legs around (called questing) waiting for a host to brush by.

Prevention is your best defense against ticks.

• Wear light colored clothing which makes them more visible.

• Wear long pants tucked into your shoes or boots.

• Use a tick repellent containing Deet, Picaridin or IR3535

• Permethrin can be applied to clothing but must be allowed to dry thoroughly before dressing.

• Always do a tick check before you enter the house and after showering.

• Dry heat will kill ticks on clothing. Control of your environment can help.

• Eliminate brush piles that can be a habitat for small mammals carrying ticks.

• Discourage deer.

• Erect tick barriers of stone or wood chips in a 3’ wide path to avoid brushing against taller plants in your landscape.

This Penn State publication can help provide information: tinyurl.com/y7xjghhk

Tick Identification Identification services are provided free of charge to Pennsylvania residents. The insect lab will identify a tick but CAN’T test for pathogens. Contact your Primary Care Physician if you are concerned.

Samples can be mailed to:

Insect Identification Laboratory Department of Entomology

The Pennsylvania State University

501 Agricultural Science & Industries Bldg University Park, PA 16802

Prepare specimens for mailing by placing them in a small vial filled with rubbing alcohol or alcohol-based hand sanitizer and then place the vial in a plastic sandwich bag. Please include an address, phone number, or email address as well as some information about the specimen, such as where it was found.

Prepared by Erika Machtinger, assistant professor of entomology.

Other Resources: Phenology -Wisconsin Horticulture Spring Phenology Notes: tinyurl.com/d6ty4y93

Contact the Bucks County Garden/ Watershed Hotline for help. Bucksmg@psu.edu or 267-483-2020

Our Home Garden/Watershed Hotline is open Monday thru Friday, 9-12 and 1-4

Our new office is being staffed in person on Tuesday and Thursday between 1 and 4, and some other dates and times. Please call before visiting. 267-483-2020

Penn State Extension Bucks County

576 Penns Park Rd, Newtown, PA 18940

Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!

Career and Technical Education is the Choice for Tomorrow’s Workforce

BY REP. SHELBY LABS AND REP. CRAIG STAATS

In Harrisburg, Republicans believe in creating a child-first, family-focused educational experience where every graduate is prepared for the opportunity to experience earned success.

We understand that, as a necessary correlation, students and families need every choice available to them as they prepare for the future and garner the skills to prepare them for tomorrow’s workforce.

At a recent hearing in Perkasie, we heard from administrators, teachers, and graduates of the Upper Bucks County Technical School about how career and technical education must be a choice option that is open to as many students as possible.

CTE centers like the Upper Bucks County Technical School operate in every corner of Pennsylvania and work cooperatively with the private sector to train students for in-demand jobs that open the door to them to having family-sustaining careers and graduating with no student debt.

While Upper Bucks County Technical School does a great job of attracting and retaining students – they currently have a waiting list of over 170 students. Pennsylvania does a poor job of utilizing CTE resources at the high school level. Currently, we rank 36th out of 50 states in the portion of our students enrolled at CTE centers.

That means, as policymakers, we must work at the state level to incentivize more CTE education, work to provide resources to eliminate wait lists, and ensure we are providing students and families a viable path to the workforce through the strong training they can receive at CTE centers.

One of the things that we were reminded of at the hearing is that teachers at CTE centers have their training through real world, practical experience, which they pass on. This gets students out of the theoretical world of the classroom and opens them up to highly-trained and significantly qualified instructors who have walked a similar path to success and now want

But there is more we can do to make it easier to transition real world skills into classroomready lessons. Right now, only two colleges in Pennsylvania are offering teaching certificate programs in career and technical education.

On top of that, the process to become certified to teach in Pennsylvania—whether in a traditional classroom setting or in the CTE arena—is onerous. The government must work to break down these barriers that have created the current teacher shortage and work to make it easier for the most highly trained and qualified to become teachers so they can pass on what they know.

In areas that could use increased CTE enrollment, we must also work to educate students and families of the benefits of career and technical education to break down stigmas associated with non-traditional education pathways, about the increased earnings potential compared with those similarly positioned with a high school diploma, and how working in a family-sustaining job without student debt gives CTE graduates a leg up right at graduation.

Even more encouraging, we learned at the hearing that CTE careers are not easily displaced by Artificial Intelligence or other future technologies. These are career pathways that are secure now, and into the future. Clearly there is more we can do to create a thriving economy in Pennsylvania and that requires us to become more competitive with other states by having affordable living, lower taxes, and a workforce ready to take on jobs in community investment opportunities that will come our way. As we look to make it easier to do business in Pennsylvania and to get a job here, incentivizing and utilizing CTE resources must be at the top of our list as we put forward policy to enhance our competitiveness and be a haven for the jobs of tomorrow.

Rep. Shelby Labs represents the 143rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Rep. Craig Staats represents the 145th District in the Pennsylvania House of

State Representative Craig Staats hosted a House Policy Committee hearing at Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) recently, focusing on opportunities, workforce outcomes and challenges of career and technical education schools throughout Pennsylvania. suBmitted pHoto

2023 Kia Carnival

With today’s popularity of crossovers and SUVs, there’s still a market for minivans as they can accommodate lots of passenger and loads of cargo.

Minivans have often been dubbed a soccer mom’s car, but Kia’s 2023 Carnival MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) strays away from that title and differs somewhat from the competition as it takes on the appearance of an SUV with its squared and sculpted design edges along with LED head and tail lights.

Carnival is offered in LX, LX Seat Package, EX, SX and SX Prestige that we were privileged to test. As the top-tier trim model, SX Prestige is loaded with numerous safety features and as such has received IIHS’s Top Safety Pick designation.

The test car was done in Ceramic Silver which to my eyes was an eye-grabbing light grey. It was complimented by saddle tan (Tuscan Umber) perforated leather heated/ cooled front seats that offered sensible lumbar support and were nicely padded along with a low 17.5-inch step-in. The front passenger seat also power reclines to soothe a long ride.

and accessing them is a bit of a squeeze even though the second-row slides forward six inches to make ingress/egress a bit easier.

Back in the cargo area that has a low 24inch load height, and with the third-row seats upright, there’s 40.2 cubic feet of cargo space that is actually a 10-inch deep, full-width trough of sorts that holds the folded third row seatbacks. Flip them into the trough and capacity increases to 86.9 cubic feet that offers 53 inches of cargo loading depth. Remove the

Carnival’s sliding side doors open via the fob or by pushing a small button on the door handles. Doors automatically unlock and the outside mirrors fold out when approaching the van with the fob in a pocket.

A 12.3-inch infotainment screen serves a host of functions and features that include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity, Kia Connect, SiriusXM radio, rearview camera with frontal, side and hitch views, voice memo capability, a passenger view camera (to check on the kids), and more.

Carnival comes standard with a wireless phone charger and easy to operate HVAC controls. A separate module on the console has switches for front heated seats and steering wheel along with a Drive Mode switch for Normal, Eco, Sport, and Smart modes.

Across the dash, a large 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster was vivid and easy to view. It displays a host of features, functions, alerts and drive modes within its driver information display.

As the top trim model, the seven passenger SX Prestige came with the Seat Package that replaces the standard second row eight passenger bench seat with VIP lounge seats. The captain’s chair type seats power recline, slide fore/aft and sideways, plus at a push of a button an ottoman of sorts extends out to support the legs for a relaxing ride, or for a nap. While these seats are exceptionally comfy, the backs don’t fold down on the seat bottom to form a flat and expansive load floor. But they can be removed for the same purpose.

Third row seats are mainly for youngsters

second row VIP seats and capacity expands to 145.1 cubic feet. The owners’ manual says to not stow heavy items atop the folded third row seatbacks, but place them directly behind the second-row seats and atop the third-row seat bottoms that are folded.

Carnival’s potent 3.5-liter V6 feels more like a V8 under the hood. It generates 290hp and 262 lb/ft of torque. When coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission, it has a tow rating of up to 3,500 pounds and has earned EPA mileage estimates of 19 city and 26-highway mpg. The combination moves the 4,581-pound van with ease and does so ever so quietly.

Despite its size, Carnival doesn’t handle like a typical minivan in that it feels more planted with precise steering that makes it easy to park especially with its multiple camera views. There’s no tippy sensation when negotiating sharp turns.

Like all Kia’s, Carnival comes with left and right blind spot camera views when activating the respective turn signals. They are an added safety feature especially the right camera as it shows if another motorist is sneaking up on that blind side.

Kia’s sharp looking Carnival SX Prestige comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, forward collision avoidance assist, blind spot avoidance assist, rear cross traffic alert, lane keeping/following assist, smart cruise control w/stop-go, LED fog lights, Bose audio and many more.

The only extra cost options were ceramic silver paint ($495), rear entertainment package consisting of two video screens ($1,000), and carpeted floor mats ($200), that took the base price of $45,700 to $48,690 with delivery.

With all its favorable safety features and standard items, the only options missing are AWD and a hybrid version, both of which are offered by most of the comparably-priced competition. If you can live without one or both of these, Carnival is an attractive minivan that’s not just for soccer moms.

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Downtown Quakertown Hosts Annual Arts Alive! Festival

The misty rain didn't dampen the spirit of the annual Arts Alive! Spring Festival in downtown Quakertown. Quakertown Alive! organizes the street festival every May to highlight local artists and downtown businesses. Despite the gray skies, the streets were colorful and full of smiles.

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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship

Good News Church

Bible Baptist Church

Meets at HIghland Park Dining Hall

415 Highland Park Road

Sellersville, PA 18960

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

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

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!

First United Church of Christ

151 S. Fourth Street

Quakertown, PA 18951

215-536-4447

info@firstUCC.net

Facebook.com/FirstUCCQuakertown

Senior Pastor: Rev. Jon C. Bauman

Min. of Visitation & Pastoral Care: Elaine Ely

Join us in person Sundays 9:15am Join us online at www.firstUCC.net. Community Lunch

2nd Saturday Drive through pickup 9am. Community Dinner 3rd Thursday 5:30pm (eat in).

BY PASTOR NATHAN GOOD

Buds burst into beauty.

Gentle winds brim with

The scent of rain.

Birds nest in bushes

And barns.

Heaven’s invitation

To new creation.

Moving from spring to summer is an exciting time of year. In the past months, we have seen new life bursting out of the ground. This pattern of life and death is built into the seasons we experience every year.

They remind me of the story of Jesus that has formed the Christian faith for centuries. When the Apostle Paul summarizes this story of Jesus in 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 he simply says, “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve.” The primary message of the church is that death is not the end. God has started a new creation in Jesus. We can choose to participate…or not. This has been central to the faith of my spiritual and physical ancestors. In the Mennonite tradition, the old meeting houses had a cemetery outside the front doors. Every other Sunday, when gathering for worship, Mennonite congregations would walk through the cemetery. This was a reminder that worship unites us with those who have passed on. The apostle speaks of this great communion of

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, Small group meetings 2nd & 4th

Sundays 6:30pm; Tues: Ladies Bible Study 9:45am; Wed: AWANA (2 yrs - 6th grade) & Teens for Christ 6:30pm, Adult prayer meeting 6:45pm

Juniper Street Bible Church

317 Juniper Street

Quakertown, PA 18951

267-373-9115

Pastor: Bob Stevenson

www.juniperstreetbiblechurch.org

Sunday worship 10am (also watch live on our Facebook page), Tuesday 7pm Bible study and prayer. We offer an invitation to you. Come and worship with us.

Morning Star Fellowship

429 S. 9th Street

Quakertown, PA 18951

215-529-6422

Pastors: John & Theresa Decker www.mstarqtown.org

Sunday Services at 9 am and 11 am. Our cafe is open with free coffee. Children’s Ministries provided. Celebrate Recovery on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Student Ministries on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Weekly Connections. For updates and schedule changes, check our website.

Palisades Community Bible Church

8730 Easton Road Revere, PA 18953

610-847-2637 secretary@pcbchurch.com www.pcbchurch.com

Pastor: Rev. Corbin Seltzer, Jr.

Sunday School (all ages) 9:30am, Sunday

Morning Worship 10:30am, Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:00pm, Men & Ladies’ Bible Studies - see website. “Walk by Faith.” II coR. 5:7

the saints in Hebrews 12:1. Life is pictured as a race, with those heroes of the faith who have gone before sitting in the stands cheering us on.

For this reason, burial grounds have been important to my people for centuries. Think of your grandfather for a moment. Both of my grandfathers have long since passed away. My mom’s dad passed away several years before I was born. I never had the privilege of knowing him. However, I know exactly where his remains are. He is buried next to my grandmother, such an important figure in my life that we named our oldest daughter after her. They are buried side by side in the cemetery of the church I now pastor. Occasionally I will visit their grave to reflect and pray.

I wonder where your grandfather’s remains are, if he has already passed on from this life.

I recently attended a gathering at the Mennonite Heritage Center. John Thomas, tribal elder of the Delaware Nation of Indians, described the history of his people being moved from Eastern Pennsylvania. When the community of my grandfather’s grandfather arrived in the Unami Creek watershed (modern day Milford Township) there was a village of around 3,000 people of the Turtle Clan of the Lenape living here. They lived here for centuries but suddenly had others living on their doorsteps. Some Lenape chose to stay, their descendants living here to this day. But many chose to move, eventually ending up in Oklahoma.

Pennridge Christian Fellowship

720 Blooming Glen Rd, Blooming Glen 18911 215-257-7309

pastor@pennridgecf.org

www.pennridgecf.org

Pastor: Thomas Vargis

Multicultural Charismatic church worshipping God in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Our service consists of song service, testimonies, and teaching of the word. Live Spanish translation & children’s service at 10:30 Sunday worship. Livestream: fb.com/pennridgechristianfellowship

Quakertown United Methodist Church

1875 Freier Road

Quakertown, PA 18951

215-536-4992

barb@qumc.com

www.qumc.com

Pastor: Rev. Richard K. Brown II

Sunday schedule: Worship 8:30 am, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11 am Communion first Sunday of each month.

St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church

2545 West Pumping Station Rd Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 536-4389

Pastor: Rev. Kenneth C. Brabazon izzyparoff@comcast.net

www.stisidores.org

Sunday Masses - 5:00pm Saturday evenings; 7:00am, 9:00am, & 11:00am on Sunday mornings; 1:00pm in Spanish Sunday afternoons

St. John’s Lutheran Church 4 South Main Street • PO Box 458 Richlandtown, PA 18955 215-536-5027 Admin@stjohnsrpa.org

www.stjohnsrpa.org

Pastor: Rev Dr. David A Genszler

In person worship service Sunday at 9:30 am, Watch our Worship Service anytime on stjohnsrpa.org/sermon or on Facebook.

Activity Center Rentals Open, Capacity 125, call 215-536-5027 to book.

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown

1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 18968 (GPS Quakertown 18951) 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org

Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Service also is live-streamed on Facebook (St. John’s Lutheran Church, Spinnerstown, PA) and video available on the church website.

But John Thomas cannot go to a cemetery to reflect and pray by his grandfather’s bones. Many of the Lenape burial grounds have been disturbed. Their grandfather’s and greatgrandfather’s bones were excavated and treated as historic artifacts rather than human remains. Today, John Thomas’ grandfather’s bones sit on the shelf of a university.

John came with his chief, Brad KillsCrow, and their tribal historic preservation officer, Susan Bachor. They came with a simple request. A request for land.

These people who graciously and peacefully allowed space on their land for my ancestors came speaking blessings. They came in love. They did not come with demands. They came with a simple request. They want to rebury their grandmother’s and grandfather’s bones.

They are currently receiving skeletal remains in the thousands, in many cases full skeletons, from universities and museums. It is no longer popular to keep “Indian Bones” for “research”.

They are looking to give their ancestors rest in the land where they lived.

St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley

910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643

stjohnsridgevalley910@gmail.com www.stjohnsridgevalley.com

Pastor: Rev. Lauren Bruno 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. John the Baptist Parish 4050 Durham Road, Ottsville 18942 610-847-5521 pastor@stjohnsottsville.org www.stjohnsottsville.org

Pastor: Selvaraj Lucas, MSC St. John the Baptist, the first Catholic parish in Bucks County, has served the pastoral needs of Catholics since 1743.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpaulsqtown@gmail.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 secretary@stpaulsucc.net

www.stpaulsucc.net

Sunday Worship 10:15 in Sanctuary Springfield Mennonite Church 1905 Pleasant View Road Coopersburg PA 18036 267-999-1404

Pastor: Rev. Joseph Wames pastorjoe@springfieldmennonite.org

www.springfieldmennonite.org

Join us at 10:15a Sunday Mornings for a Blended Worship Service, Multi-generational, loving congregation. Biblically and Doctrinally Sound.

Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Avenue Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 536.4345 www.trinityquakertown.org

Pastor: Dayle Malloy

9 a.m. Traditional service, 11 a.m. Contemporary Service, 10: 15 a.m. Sunday School, Handicap accessible, Family Friendly, Dynamic Music Ministry, Living God’s Love for All

Jesus spoke of a nation of God. A kingdom of heaven based not on power, not on the threat of death, not on the control of resources, but instead simply on love. Love your neighbor as yourself, and in this you fulfill all of the law and the prophets. (matthew 22:37-40, galatIans 5:14, James 2:8, 1 John 3:11, 1 peteR 4:8). This is new creation. This is what it means to participate in the resurrection life of Jesus. If your grandfather’s bones were on the shelf of a university, what would you do?

“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another” (Romans 13:8). If you live anywhere in Eastern Pennsylvania, you are living on Lenape land. What does it look like to make good on the debt owed to the Lenape people?

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QCHS Wrestlers Recognized by Quakertown Borough Council

BY GARY WECKSELBLATT

Quakertown Borough Council honored the Quakertown Community High School wrestling program for its “great success” during the 2022-23 season at its May 3rd meeting.

Councilman Douglas Propst read Resolution 51-23, which passed unanimously, and congratulated the Panthers for “outstanding achievements placing them in the annals of Quakertown athletics.”

State champions Collin Gaj and Caroline Hattala were recognized along with silver medalist Mason Ziegler. The resolution included Coach Kurt Handel and assistants Dan Ziegler and Eric Rosencranz for their “mentoring and training.” It also cited the team’s “academic achievements.”

“It’s an honor to be recognized by borough council,” said Tisha Ziegler, Mason’s mom. The family has lived in the borough for 15 years. “We’re proud of all three wrestlers. They have all worked very hard.”

“They’ve been at it for a long time,” Coach Ziegler said.

Bryan Gaj, Collin’s dad, said “The best part of Quakertown is that everyone pulls together. Tonight is an example of that.”

Councilman Propst noted the rarity of winning a state title as Collin and Caroline are only the fourth and fifth Panthers to capture

a crown, following John Rittenhouse (1987), John Hangey (1988), and Pat Flynn (2006).

Collin finished his sophomore campaign with a perfect 49-0 record while Caroline, only a freshman, plowed through the girls’ tournament with four pins. Mason, a junior, “greatly distinguished himself,” the resolution states, as he earned his 100th victory and third consecutive district championship during the season, in which the team reached the state tournament.

Coach Handel continued to give families credit for the success. “It’s the kids sacrificing and missing events to wrestle and it’s their families giving up their weekends, loading up the car and driving to tournaments,” he said.

That was the case last weekend as Collin competed in the Under 17 US Open Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas against the nation’s best. He and Mason will again be traveling this summer to national tournaments as far as Fargo, ND.

Caroline, who has only been wrestling for about a year, has been selected for the 2023 Women’s Junior National Team, which will compete at Junior National Duals in Tulsa, OK.

“This is an awesome feat,” said Chrissy Hattala, Caroline’s mom. “As we work to promote the sport and get more girls involved it really highlights the amazing opportunities wrestling offers women and with hard work you can get started at any time.”

Quakertown’s Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Features

Sunshine & Patriotism

BY MICHELE BUONO

Sunshine and blue sky graced Quakertown’s annual Memorial Day commemoration on May 29th. Over the years, American Legion Post 242 has been assisted by other local veterans organizations to coordinate this annual event memorializing local military members who gave their lives in service to this country. The parade featured marchers from the Legion, the Sons of the American Legion, the Ladies’ Auxiliary, the John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322a, local civics groups, school marching bands, and local fire companies.

Captain David Christian was the special guest speaker. Capt. Christian was introduced by his daughter Bucks County Prothonotary Colleen Christian, who lovingly described what it was like to grow up with her war hero father. Capt. Christian spoke of his harrowing and heroic

National Police Week Observed, Monument Dedicated in Quakertown

National Police Week occurs every May.

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

The Quakertown Borough Police Department held a ceremony to honor and remember one of their own. A monument was erected in front of the borough’s municipal building to memorialize Officer Edward W. “Edwin” Shearer who on July 20, 1936, suffered a fatal heart attack while running towards an intersection to clear it of traffic in order to let fire trucks through. Officer Shearer, a nine year veteran of the police force, remains the only Quakertown Law Enforcement Officer to lose his life in the line of duty.

Let us also honor and respect those currently in Law Enforcement and appreciate their dedication and willingness to confront danger in the pursuit of keeping our communities safe.

experiences in Vietnam. While serving as a lieutenant in South Vietnam, he was wounded in action seven times and awarded several medals including the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism. He is best known for his veterans' advocacy efforts. Frustrated with how Vietnam War veterans were treated upon their return to the United States, both by the general public and the government, Christian became an advocate and veterans leader.

Christian described Quakertown as being “in Norman Rockwell’s back pocket” and was grateful for the recognition of the sacrifice so many had made in the cause of freedom.

The ceremony recognized the sacrifices of local Gold Star families, a reading of the names of the fallen from World Wars I & II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War,

and the Middle East Conflicts.

(left) Bucks County Prothonotary Colleen Christian with her father and special guest speaker, Captain David Christian (rigHt) Quakertown Community High School students Melania Hanna and Logan Niewoehner each received the American Legion School Award. The American Legion Post 242 presents one female and one male 9th grade student, selected by the Quakertown Community School District, the American Legion School Award each year at the community's Memorial Day ceremony. Those who receive a medal must exemplify six qualities that define character: courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service. pHotos By micHele Buono

Quakertown Borough Councilman Douglas Propst stands with Quakertown Community High School wrestlers Caroline Hattala, Mason Ziegler, Collin Gaj, and coach Kurt Handel. suBmitted pHoto

(top) The monument memorializing Quakertown Borough Police Officer Edward Shearer. (Bottom left) It was the pleasure of Christopher Betz, publisher of UBFP and owner of Free Press Graphics, to present 50 new yard signs to the Richland Township and Quakertown police departments for the community to show its appreciation for our men and women in blue. Special thanks to our clients and advertisers for making it possible. (Bottom rigHt) Members of the Quakertown Police Department pay homage to those in Law Enforcement that lost their lives. Quakertown Community High School students Melania Hanna and Logan Niewoehner each received the American Legion School Award. The American Legion Post 242 presents one female and one male 9th grade student, selected by the Quakertown Community School District, the American Legion School Award each year at the community's Memorial Day ceremony. Those who receive a medal must exemplify six qualities that define character: courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service.

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