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• Upper Bucks Free Press • October 2014
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? OCTOBER
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
October 1 “Life & Work of Norman Rockwell” discussion presented by AAUW Doylestown, 7pm at Wesley Enhanced Living. Info: 215-340-7604
October 2 1st Annual Health Fair 2pm-7pm, Therapy Plus at Workout Plus, 309 & W Pumping Station Rd. Free admission, first 100 people win a Door Prize, more info at 215-538-3499
October 2, 3, & 4 Rummage/Bake Sale, St. Luke’s UCC (new location), Rtes 611 & 412, Ottsville. (Thur/Fri 10am-8pm) (Sat 9am-4pm, $5 bag sale), food available, info at 610-847-5013 or 610-847-8154 Holiday Craft Show (Thu 8:30am-5pm) (Fri 8:30am-6pm) (Sat 8:30am-12noon), First Savings Bk, 1129 N 5th St, Perkasie. Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas crafts
October 3 Vera Bradley/Thirty-one/Coach Bingo 7pm at Trumbauersville Fire Co, $20/adv, $25/ at door. Raffles, silent auction, etc. (kitchen opens 6pm), NO outside food, Tkts: 267-3747762 or 215-536-3193 Coach/Vera Bradley Bingo for QCSD football, opens 5:45pm, Benner Hall, 1260 E Cherry Rd, Quakertown. $25/tkt, call 215-272-2073 Fries Rebellion 5K at 6pm. Easy, flat course through Quakertown borough & sports complex. Fun & details w/registration. Check out: friesrebellion5K.com Dance w/The Blue Notes at Generations of Indian Valley, 7pm-10pm, live music & snacks at intermission, open to public, $10/door. 259 N Second St, Souderton, 215-723-5841
October 4 Beef & Turkey Dinner & Dessert, 4pm-7pm at St. John’s Lutheran (Activity Ctr), Union & 1st Ave, Richlandtown, $12/adults, $6/ages 5-12, take-out available, 215-536-5027 Bark For Life of Upper Bucks for canine cancer survivors/caregivers. 10am-2pm (9am regis) Memorial Park, Mill St, Quakertown. Dog/human contests, demos, etc. Vendors set up fees to be donated to American Cancer Soc. Info: kati.ruggiano@cancer.org Indoor Community Yard/Craft Sale 8am1pm, St. Andrew’s Lutheran, 20 Dill Ave, Perkasie. Call 215-257-6184 for table/space ($25) or churchoffice@standrewsperkasie.com Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Pick-up Day 8am-10am, meet at CDP parking lot, 313 & Thatcher Rd, Qtwn. Sign up at the Y or contact Stephanie.weachter@ubymca.org All-U-Can-Eat Turkey Dinner 4pm-7pm (or sold out) at Zion Evangelical Lutheran, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill. $9/adults, $5/ ages 5-12, take-out avail. 215-538-7911 Ham Dinner 4pm-7pm (or sold out) at Community Fire Co, 333 Delaware Rd, Riegelsville. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, $10.50/ take-outs, 610-749-2737 or 484-614-0897 Craft Fair/Bake Sale 9am-3pm at Hidden Springs Community Clubhouse, Hidden Springs Drive at Cherry Lane, Souderton. Food available.
October 5 “Blessing of the Animals” at Animals in Distress Shelter in Coopersburg, 2:30pm, pets receive a St. Francis medal. Live music, craft/ gift bazaar, refreshmts avail. 1pm-3:30pm. Info: 610-966-9383 Super Street Rod Sunday 9am-3pm (rain/ shine), Silver Creek AA, Rtes 412 & 212, Springtown. PRE 1949 vehicles only, $5/ adm, under 13 free. Details/info: Art at 610-762-4517 Kids Bike Ride 9am-2pm at Lake Nockamixon Tower Rd parking area. Fun, skills, safety, raffle. Info/regis: email - maurella4@verizon.net Coopersburg History Museum, 1pm4pm, free admission. Borough Hall, Main & State Sts, Coopersburg. Open 1st Sunday every month. Community Hymn Sing begins 6pm at Saucon Mennonite Church, 6639 N Main St, Coopersburg. Light refreshments follow, all are welcome.
October 7 Apple Dumpling Day 12noon (eat-in or take-out while supplies last) $5/ea, other food avail. Call to regis. or pre-order: 215-7235841. Generations of Indian Valley, 259 N Second St, Souderton
18th Annual Business/Community Expo 1pm-6pm at Indian Valley Country Club, 650 Bergey Rd, Telford. Details: 215-723-9472 or email: ivchamber@indianvalleychamber.com “Washington House/Sellersville Theater” 6:30pm at Perkasie Histor. Soc. dinner meeting ($12) held at First United Methodist, Fifth & Market Sts. Reserve at 215-721-4497, info: perkasiehistory.org
October 8 Free Screenings & Open House 4pm-7pm at Good Shepherd Phys. Therapy-Souderton. 4036 Bethlehem Pike, Telford, info: 215-721-1871, refreshmts, prizes, GoodShepherdRehab.org Harvest Days Party with Tammy G. Buffet starts at 11:30. $12.00 per person for Buffet and Party. $6.00 per person for just the party at 12:30. Please sign up for the Buffet by October 3rd. Upper Bucks Activity Center, Milford Township Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown 215-536-3066
October 9 Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner, 4:30pm-7pm (or sold out) at Lower Milford Twp Fire Co, 1601 Limeport Pike. $9/adults, $5/ages 6-12, $9.50/take-outs “Your Legal Rights” 12:30pm at Encore Experiences (Senior Ctr), 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville. Learn about free legal services, etc. Susan Strong, Legal Aid of Southeaster PA, info: 215-256-6900
October 10 Longaberger Basket Bingo, opens 5:30pm at Springtown Fire Co (sponsor Christ Lutheran, Springtown), tkts $20/adv, $25/door. Food, Chinese auction, raffles, etc. Call 610-3466176 or 610-346-7322 “Spirituality & Volunteering” 12:30pm at Encore Experiences, 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville. Take a look at how the two are linked, presented by Lynne McMullan, info: 215-256-6900
October 11 3rd Annual Monster Bash/Halloween Cocktail Party 7pm-11pm at McCoole’s, 4 S Main St, Quakertown. Fun activities, costumes optional, $30 regis (after Oct 1), prideofquakertown@yahoo.com Crossroads Walk for Life Fundraiser, 9am1pm at Memorial Park Pavilions, Mill St, Quakertown, 215-536-5001 Dance w/Shake, Rattle & Roll, 7pm-11pm at Pennridge Commun. Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie. Snacks served, tkts/$10 per person. BYOB event, call for reservations: 215-453-7027 VFW Craft Show, 9am-3pm at 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. $15/space, food available, call Rose 215-257-5648 Mother’s Market/Bake Sale 9am-12noon at Franconia Mennonite, 613 Harleysville Pike, Telford. Free admission, many vendors Spider’s Tea Party at Peace Valley Nature Ctr in Doylestown, 1:30pm, bring your stuffed pal & enjoy juice/snacks, & creepy stories read by Mrs. Spider. Free, pre-regis. required. 215-345-7860, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, 9am-12noon. $9/quart, orders only. Bake sale. Trinity UCC, Rte 212, Pleasant Valley, 610-346-7114 Car Show 10am-3pm (free) at HartzelStrassburger Homestead, 407 Keystone Dr, Sellersville. Regis. at 9am, $15/car. Call 215257-6351 for info Turkey & All The Fixin’s, 4pm-7pm at St. Luke’s Church, 20 Church Rd, Hellertown. $10/adults, $6/ages 5-10, take-out available, 610-838-0897
Rail Trail, Saucon Twp Park, 3231 Preston Ln, Center Valley. $35 regis. fee: solehipl. org or 610-282-8825, (free ages 10 & under w/adult), prizes, music, food, etc. Longaberger Basket & Coach Bag Bingo, opens 12noon at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. $20/adv, $25/door, food avail., info/tkts 215-822-9781 or ubsertoma@ gmail.com “Bountiful Bugs” Nature Program 2pm at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Free, info at 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org Coopersburg Annual Halloween Parade 3pm (r/d Oct 19), info: 610-282-0812 or CoopersburgHalloweenParade@gmail.com
October 13
Columbus Day
Hoagie Sale at Trumbauersville Fire Co No 1, advance orders due Wed before, $5.25$5.75. To order/info: call Kim 215-536-1998, bucks58fire.com “Bucks County Covered Bridges” 7pm at West Rockhill Hist. Soc. mtg, West Rockhill Twp bldg., 1028 Ridge Rd, Sellersville. All welcome!
October 14 “Night at the Theater” 7:30pm-9pm (open 7pm),w/Uptown Band at Sellersville Theater, 24 W Temple Ave, Sellersville. $24.50/ pp, 50/50 drawing, tkts: 215-257-5390, pennridgecc@pennridge.com, box office ($5.50 process fee per tkt may apply)
October 15 Plump Pumpkins/Pizza Party 4:15pm6pm, bring pumpkin to carve & a drink or dessert to share. Pre-regis. required by Oct 10. Perkiomen Conserv. Barn Ctr, Rte 73 & Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville, 610-287-9383 or perkiomenwatershed.org Hoagie Sale at Zion Evangelical Lutheran, 2966 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Zion Hill. $4/each, pick up in Fellowship Hall between 9am-5pm. Call Gary: 610-282-1648, walk-ins welcome.
October 17 & 18 Church Rummage Sale (Fri 9am-4pm) (Sat 9am-12noon, $2/bag day), lunch & baked goods. Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, Qtwn. Info: 215-896-7055 24th Annual Halloween Night Hike, (Fri & Sat 6:15pm-7:45pm, every 15 mins), $10/ adults, $15/kids, pre-reg. w/paymt, 610-2879383, Perkiomen Watershed Conserv. Barn outside of Schwenksville, r/d Oct 19
October 18 Turkey Dinner 3pm-7pm (or sold out) at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co, 1716 Firehouse Ln. BYOB, $11/adults & take-outs, $6/ages 6-12. Info: 610-982-5710 Family Style Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, 4pm-7pm at St. Paul’s UCC, 104 Green St, Sellersville. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, Free under 6. All are welcome, 215-257-7268 All-Female Celtic Quartet in Concert, 7:30pm at Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse in Perkasie. $12/adults, $10/seniors, $6/age 13+, free 12 & under. (tkts at door), perkmenno.net/coffeehouse/ Autumn Alive! 10am-4pm on Broad St (4th to Hellertown), Quakertown. Entertainment, food, music, games, pet parade. (r/d Oct 25) Info: 215-536-2273 or quakertownalive.com Craft Show 9am-3pm, Lenape Valley Church, Rte 202 & Ute Rd, New Britain. $30/ vendor table, call 215-345-1099 or lenapevalleychurch.org
October 19 47th Annual Quakertown Halloween Parade (r/d Oct 26), 2pm downtown Qtwn, donate $1/ pp and one non-perishable food item picked up during Parade. Tom Klee 215-538-5600 x5641 Life & Times of Dr. John J. Ott of Pleasant Valley, 2pm at Springfield Twp Hist. Soc. Church School, 2165 Rte 212, Pleasant Valley. Descendants? Family stories to share? Contact Patricia at 484-817-1234
October 23 “Bulb Planting” 12:30pm at Encore Experiences, 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville. Have an hour? Help us plant bulbs w/ Master Gardeners at our entrance to Encore. 215-256-6900
October 24 Pennridge Chamber Govt Affairs Legislative Breakfast Mtg, 8am at J.T. Bankers in Sellersville.pennridgecc@pennridge.comFall Ball Dinner Dance (music by Gary Dee) at Pennridge Commun. Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie, Call 215-453-7027 for cost/details Jitterbug Dancing 1pm at Encore Experiences. Free, bring a friend or come alone, info at 215-256-6900 or encoreexperiences.org
October 24 & 25 Haunted Hayride 7pm-10pm, Memorial Park, Mill St, Quakertown. quakertownalive. com or 215-536-2273
October 25 Wag-Walk-A-Thon at Nockamixon State Park (r/d 10/26), Halloween Contests, prizes, pet/owner lookalike, etc. Regis. at Marina 10:30am, Info: Kelly 610-762-8553, animalsindistress-pa.org Safe Trick-Or-Treating & Pet Parade, 10am at Arbour Square, 695 Main St, Harleysville. Bring camera, Blessing of the Pets, Prizes for pets & kids of all ages, shop a variety of vendors
October 12 Buffet Breakfast 8am-1pm at Silverdale Fire Co, 111 W Main St, Silverdale. $7/adults, $4/ ages 6-12, free under 6 Firehouse Breakfast 7:30am-12noon at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co, 1716 Firehouse Lane. $7/adults, $3/ages 5-10, free under 5, re-orders $2, info: 610-982-5710 Pennridge CROP Walk for Hunger, regis. for 5-mile walk 12:30pm at St. Andrew’s Lutheran, Dill & Chestnut St, Perkasie. Regis. 1-mile walk at Scout Cabin in Lenape Park, Sellersville. 215-795-2538 Generations of Indian Valley CROP Walk, regis. 1pm at Souderton Mennonite, 1:30pm2:30pm Rockathon at Generations of IV. Call 215-723-5841 for info or to register ahead “PA Long Rifle” Open House 1:30pm-4pm (presentation 2pm) at Hartzel-Strassburger Homestead, 407 Keystone & Bethlehem Pk, Sellersville. Free adm., Hilltown Twp Histor. Soc., 267-614-9174 Book It! 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am at Saucon
10pm. $ 10.00 at the door. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Upper Bucks Activity Center, Milford Township Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown 215-536-3066.
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October 16 9th Annual Upper Bucks Foodie, 5:30pm8pm at Sands Chrysler Jeep, Rte 309, Quakertown, Exhibit/Sponsor applications at 215-536-3211 or UBCC.org
October 17 Halloween at the Y, (Monster Dash-Kids Fun Run, games, crafts, Spook & Splash, etc.) Contact UBYMCA for locations, times, and costs. 215-536-YMCA, ubymca.org Coach/Vera Bradley Bingo, 6:45pm at Benner Hall, 1260 E Cherry Rd, Quakertown. $25/tkt, refreshments avail. Tkts: Kelly 215801-9369 or qscbluetigers@gmail.com Friday Night Dance with Dale Sine. 7pm-
All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast at Haycock Fire Co, 8am-12noon, 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. $7/adults, $4/ages 4-7, Free under 4. Info: 215-536-2224 or haycockfire.org Breakfast at Lower Milford Fire Co, 8am1pm, 1601 Limeport Pike, $8/adults, $4/ages 3-12, free under 3. Military, Firemen/Women, Police, EMT, please ask for your $1 discount
October 28 Food/Wine Tastings of the Indian Valley, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Indian Valley Country Club, 650 Bergey Rd, Telford. $30/pp or $350/reserved table of 10. Tkts/info 215-723-9472 or ivchamber@indianvalleychamber.com
October 29 Meet the 145th District Candidates & lunch w/UBCC, door opens 11:30am, Revivals, 4 S Ridge Rd, Perkasie. $35/mbrs, $45/non-mbrs. (Paul Clymer, 34 yrs service), www.ubcc.org
October 2014 • Upper Bucks Free Press • Halloween Party with Gary Dee. Buffet starts at 11:30. $ 12.00 per person for Buffet and Party. $ 6.00 per person for just the party at 12:30. Please sign up for the Buffet by October 3rd. Upper Bucks Activity Center, Milford Township Fire Hall, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown 215-536-3066
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“Civil War Secrets &Spies” Open House 1:30pm-4pm (presentation 2pm) at HartzelStrassburger Homestead, 407 Keystone Dr & Bethlehem Pk, Sellersville, free adm., 267-614-9174November 10 Hoagie Sale at Trumbauersville Fire Co No 1, advance orders due Wed before, $5.25$5.75. To order/info: call Kim 215-536-1998, bucks58fire.co
Halloween
The Wizard’s Stomp, 6:30pm at Indian Valley Country Club, Telford. Dine first, then dance to Craig Thatcher Band. Details/register: Grand View Hosp. Aux. 215-453-4084 Talent Show 1pm at Encore Experiences, 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville. Sign up to participate by Oct. 17. All are welcome to be a part of this annual event. 215-256-6900
November 7 Dance w/Gary Dee, at Generations of Indian Valley, 7pm-10pm, live music & snacks at intermission, open to public, $10/door. 259 N Second St, Souderton, 215-723-5841
November 7 & 8 Rummage Sale at Christ Lutheran, 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville. (Fri 10am-7pm) (Sat 10am-3pm) Half price room upstairs & Bag Sale all day Saturday
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Fall Craft Fair 10am-3pm at Pennridge Community Ctr, Rtes 113 & 152, Silverdale. $25/space, contact Vivian at snugglebaby@ comcast.net or 215-453-7564
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November 14 Harvest Dinner Dance (music by The Blue Notes) at Pennridge Commun. Ctr, 146 E Main St, Perkasie, Call 215-453-7027 for cost/ details
November 15 UBACE Battle of the Bands at McCoole’s, Quakertown. Cash prizes, go to ubace.org for info 58th Holiday Fair by Woman’s Club of Indian Valley, 9am-3pm, info: 215-723-6223 or soudhcf@yahoo.com
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Ongoing Events & Resources Oct 1 to Oct 29 Family Night Program, (Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7pm) St. Peter Covenant Church, Hilltown Pike & Church Rd, Hilltown. Bring the family, call 215-8229375 to register October 27 to November 22 - Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit Quakertown Food Pantry. Donate non-perishable food items. Info/details: 215-536-YMCA or ubymca.org Free program: English as Second Language, (Wed. Sept 10 to Dec 10, 5pm-7pm), Quakertown Elem, 123 S 7th St, Qtwn, call: Diane deblodgett@verizon.net or Alaina awert@qcsd.org (English or Spanish), childcare provided GrubStake Raffle Fundraiser for Pennridge Community Ctr. Supermkt & restaurant gift certif. Tkts on sale through Oct. 8 at $1 each, 6/$5, 13/$10. More info at 215-453-7027 or manager.pcsc@verizon.net All Veterans invited to join Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. Call Frank 215-679-7770 Veterans invited 7:30pm, fourth Monday each month at VFW Post 3405, at 211 E Fairmount St, Coopersburg. Call for details at 610-282-1840 Veterans invited 1:30pm, second Sunday each month at John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, 267-371-9636 (bring DD 214 for proof eligibility) PetSmart Adoption Day is 2nd Saturday each month, 11am-3pm, PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Quakertown, 215-538-2843 or lastchanceranch.org Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Saturday each month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215-538-2510 lastchanceranch.org Meet the Dogs at LCR, 12noon-3pm, 1st & 3rd Sat. each month (weather permitting), 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215-538-2510 or lastchance ranch.org. Singles Connection for adults meets Thursdays for social evening, 7pm at Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church, 165 W. Main St, Silverdale. 215-593-9995 or email carolonline1@verizon.net
Doylestown Singles Soc. Intermediate Bridge Club meets every Tues. 7pm at a private residence in Doylestown. Info at 215340-7604 or shalstrick@comcast.net
Support & Service Groups Sisters U Monthly Meetings 7pm-9pm the third Thurs every month at Stella’s, 200 N Main St, Sellersville, info: stef@sistersu.com Bullying Prevention Support Group 6:30pm-7:30pm every Wed at UBYMCA in Quakertown. Free. advance registration required: 215-750-7220 Decoding Dyslexia Upper Bucks Info/ Support Group 7pm-9pm, 3rd Thurs of month (exc. Dec 2014) Quakertown Hospital, 1021 Park Ave, Taylor Conf. Room B, ground floor, decodingdyslexia.org SOS Bereavement After Suicide – Family Support Group meets at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital twice monthly, info/details call 215-536-5143 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the third Monday every month at First UCC, Church Parlor, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 or 610-558-1326 Bikers Against Child Abuse of Bucks County meets 11am the second Sunday every month at Hilltown German Sportsmen’s Club, 1622 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown. For info, email: Teaseofbaca@aol.com Caregiver Support Group meetings last Thurs. of every month, Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave, (meal provided), RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend a meeting. Upper Bucks Clinic, free medical care Mon & Wed 5:30pm-8:30pm to uninsured lowincome residents of Upper Bucks Co w/no medical insurance & meet income eligibility guidelines. Info: 215-538-4774 Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Group, 3:30pm-5:00pm, meets 2nd Thursday every month, Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, more info: Social Services 267-371-4517 NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, Information, Guidance, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900. www. NOVABucks.org
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday 10am-11am, West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd, Quakertown, No dues, free babysitting. www.oa.org or Bob 610-762-3779 Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday at 7pm, Grand View Hosp. info at 215-923-7900 Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, for family/ friends of those struggling w/addiction, bedminster.naranon@yahoo.com Doylestown Nar-Anon meets Wednesdays 6pm at Summit Behavioral Health, 702 Hyde Park, Doylestown. Call 215-589-7111 for directions and info. A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-2208116, www.awomansplace.org Kiwanis meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month, 7pm at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Quakertown Quakertown Rotary Club meets (1st & 3rd Tues 7:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant) (2nd, 4th, & 5th Tues 6pm at Spinnerstown Hotel) Business Networking International (BNI) meets every Thursday 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com Believers in Business (Qtwn Chapter) meets 2nd & 4th Friday each month, 7:30am9am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, info at 610-762-8054
Community Meals Free Community Dinner third Wed. of month. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Christ Community Bible Church, 1830 N. Ridge Rd, Perkasie, 215-257-7318 Free Community Meals 6pm at Richland Friends Quaker Meeting on second, fourth & fifth Weds. every month. Mill Rd & Main St off Route 309, Qtwn, 215-536-0395 Community Meal-every third Thursday of
the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, First UCC, 4th & Park, Qtwn, 215-536-4447 Free Community Dinner third Mon. of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie, 215-249-3689. Call before 3pm w/ questions of transportation needs Free Community Dinner first Thurs. of month, 5:30pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9th & Main Sts, Quakertown
Bingo Bingo at Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (first Thur. of month has $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo at Milford Twp Fire Hall, 2nd Mon. of month, door opens 5:30pm, games 7pm, kitchen open, 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo at West End Fire Co every Wed, doors open 5:30pm, (refreshments avail, smoke-free), cash prizes, 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-536-6130 Bingo at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue every Tues. doors open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn. 215-536-7226 Bingo at Great Swamp Fish & Game every Sat. night, open 4pm, games 6:30pm, kitchen open. Free coffee, 2650 Schukraft & Camp Rock Hill Rd, Qtwn, 215-536-8820 Bingo at Plumsteadville Fire Co. every Monday, opens 5:30pm, games 6:30pm (refreshments avail.) 5064 Stump Rd, 215-766-8250 Bingo at Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs. (except July) opens 5:30pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo at Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues. opens 5pm, games 6:40pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Bingo at Red Hill Fire Co Social Hall 3rd Sunday every month, opens 12noon, games 1pm-4pm, 82 E 5th St, Red Hill Bingo at American Legion Post 397 every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, opens 6pm, snacks available, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624
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Listening to the ‘Radio’ As my wife and I drive up to our place in Cameron County, we listen to the satellite radio in our GMC truck that has all the conveniences we didn’t have in our home when I was a boy! Because of the slight age difference, (we call it the generation gap) she does not remember the old radio programs that we get on a special nostalgia station. I listened to radio for about 9 years before we got our first Philco T.V. from Dimmig’s. In the morning my mother would have Jack Pyle of KYW on as we got ready for school and ate breakfast. I was weaned on big band sounds, jazz greats, and the likes of Mel Torme, Perry Como, and Bing Crosby. Later on Don McNeil’s Breakfast Club live from Chicago came on. Around noon Mom would listen to soap opera’s named Stella Dallas, Guiding Light, and Ma Perkins came on. As she was doing afternoon housework and preparing for supper we would hear Queen for a Day and early news presented by Paul Harvey who always had a meaningful story to tell and would pause a moment after the introduction and then tell “The rest of the story”. Dad would come home and we would listen to one of many news programs on radio before and during supper. I vaguely remember Edward R. Murrow, Walter Winchell, and Lowell Thomas. Dad’s favorite newsman was Gabriel Hietter who always stated “There’s Good News Tonight” then would go on to tell about such items as “The Iron Curtain” or the “Korean War” fighting. In the evening we would sit around the living room and listen to a whole variety of programs. My parents enjoyed comedy and we would look forward to listening to The Aldrich Family with “Henry Aldrich”, Amos & Andy, Life of Riley (on Friday nights), Duffy’s Tavern, The Bickerson’s, and one of my favorites “The Great Gildersleeve.” Of course we would tune into Variety shows such as The Bell Telephone Hour, The Firestone Hour, The Danny Kaye Show, The Bob Hope Show, Radio City Playhouse, Henry Morgan Show, and the old showman Jack Benny. My mom would listen to Arthur Godfrey and his talent show, and Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour. We kids would pester to listen to spooky & mystery shows such as Charlie Chan, The Green Hornet, The Shadow, The Whistler, and The Adventures of Philip Morrow. At school there was always an argument as to who was a “real cowboy!” My favorite
was Roy Rogers. Others were Gene Autry, Hopolong Cassidy, and Tom Mix. I have various original theater and advertising art at our Cameron County getaway of Tom Mix as he was born nearby. We also listened to Death Valley Days and Gunsmoke when we were allowed. There was one-hour theater shows such as Lux Radio Theater, Hollywood Star Playhouse, and NBC Theater. Do you remember “The Answer Man?” Back in the 50’s my sister sang in the Allentown Municipal Opera Company and she met a FM radio announcer from Allentown named Roy Hodges. I believe he had moved to this area from Iowa and announced for a station playing classical music. The FM radio stations were a fairly new concept and the console radios with FM stations were very expensive. My dad went to Dimmig’s and asked to use a console FM radio for a “trial” for one week and Burt Dimmig gave him one. I am sure he knew it would come back! Dad brought it home and put it on top the refrigerator and strung the Ariel wire for good reception. The relationship was brief; but Pop did this so my sister could hear Roy on the air. I believe Mr. Hodges returned to Iowa later on. We would listen to local broadcasts such as WBUX that was broadcast part of the day from Quakertown, The Sleepy Hollow Gang broadcast by CBS, and on Sunday’s my dad would listen to Willis Meyers. As s special memory my dad would try to get KDKA from Pittsburgh or try to get The Grand Ole Oprey. A Memorial “Must” was for Pop and the boys hovered around the radio listening to the greatest spectacle in racing—The Indy 500. It is amazing how many of these programs bring back memories of sitting around the console radio or the radio (mom bought from the Grand Union man) in the kitchen. We would be reading, building a puzzle, playing Parcheesi or monopoly, or just sitting around the living room as a family listening and laughing at “The Great Gildersleeve.” No I-pads, text messaging, or away from each other doing our own thing as some families experience today. As I said before; we didn’t have much compared to today—but actually when you think about it—we really had a lot! Next time you are on a long trip and if you have satellite radio tune in on the nostalgia radio station and recall those special moments you might have spent with your family.
Springfield Township Historical Society Explores Dr. Ott Dr. John Jacob Ott, a physician, was born, lived, and died on the Ott Farm, Old Bethlehem Road, Pleasant Valley, Upper Bucks County. Much historical documentation about Dr. Ott and the Ott Family, graciously donated to The Springfield Township (Bucks County) Historical Society by the Ott Family, now resides at The Church School on Route 212. Using this documentation and further research, a picture emerges about the good doctor, his role in the Springfield Township Community, his home, passions, and family (including a few intriguing puzzles about his personal life). Join us as we explore the amazing Dr. Ott
and his life and times, 1852-1917, at The Springfield Township Historical Society Church School at 2:00pm, October 19, 2014. If you are a descendent of Dr. John Jacob Ott and have family stories you would like to share, please contact Patricia at 484-817-1234. about the author: Patricia R Jamann’s family moved to the Ott Farm, Old Bethlehem Rd, Pleasant Valley, PA in 1964. Besides writing and other creative pursuits, she enjoys historical home documentation, research, and photography as well as going up in the attic at the Ott Home and looking for Ott Family treasures.
Quakertown Soccer Club Receives Grant
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is pleased to announce it has awarded Quakertown Soccer Club a grant to assist with their mission to promote and facilitate the game of soccer for all youth at all levels of play in eastern Pennsylvania. The funding is intended to go primarily, but not limited to, fields and facility improvements. “The grant program is established to maintain and improve the infrastructure of soccer within our association”, says Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer President, Jim Kuntz, “Quality, safe playing fields with proper goals and necessary equipment will enhance the experience for our players and coaches at the local level. We are pleased that we are in a financial position to give back to our membership in this fashion.” Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s Board of Directors approved this program to provide funding opportunities for all eligible members. The total amount awarded was $85,000. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer President, Jim Kuntz presents the Development Grant check to Quakertown Soccer Club Board Members and members from the U12 Boys Chaos team. All applicants provided extensive information regarding their project. Among many criteria, each applicant demonstrated their own financial and human resources being put towards the project as well as establish how
this will positively impact their soccer organization and the growth of the sport. “Receiving this Award helps to directly improve the quality of the Quakertown Soccer Club Facility and augments the work of our club members who donate thousands of hours. This money will pour directly into our Field Revitalization project and create better, safer fields for our 300+ Travel and Academy Soccer Players, nearly 900 Intramural, 100 Special Needs players as well as our Adult teams,” says Club President, Jeffrey Geiser. “For a club who cares about our community, having a well organized set of fields only enhances the growth and image of soccer in the Quakertown area.” “Throughout our association, field development is a major necessity,” states Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer CEO, Chris Branscome “With so many sports becoming year round, field use is at or near capacity, which ultimately deteriorates the quality. Our grants may now afford a club the opportunity to partner with a municipality or school district, or complete their own project to enhance current fields or to build new ones. Either way, it’s a positive for the community and the children.” Applications for the 2015 grant period will be accepted as of January 1 through March 31, 2015.
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer President, Jim Kuntz presents the Development Grant check to Quakertown Soccer Club Board Members and members from the U12 Boys Chaos team
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(above) Great Autumn weather made for a nice McCoole’s Fall 2014 Beer Fest. (left) A great day for an outside networking event at Tom’s Help Desk.
Happy Birthday to Judy Guise! 70 years? Impossible. photo by michele buono
2014 Quakertown Bike Night
Good Day Philadelphia Broadcasts Live from Downtown Quakertown
photos courtesy of quakertown borough
Just another ordinary September morning on the streets of Quakertown.
photos by christopher betz
Spor’s Beer Fest
It takes more than a little rain to dampen the spirits of the over 200 revelers at Spor’s First Annual Beer Fest in Trumbauersville last month! submitted photos
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Carlos Rivera Named Upper Bucks YMCA Volunteer of Year
The Upper Bucks YMCA has recognized Carlos Rivera, formerly of the Philadelphia area, as its Volunteer of the Year at the organization’s recent Annual Meeting of Members held on September 24. Carlos has logged over 150 volunteer hours at the Y, spending six hours per week in the Wellness Center where he takes pride in keeping the equipment clean. With an average of over 500 people a day working out in the center, this is no small feat. According to Megan Gelsebach, Health & Wellness Director, “Carlos is such a dedicated worker who takes his job very seriously and the members are noticing! There have been positive comments from the moment he started.” Additionally, at the Y’s Annual Meeting, five directors were elected to three-year terms. These directors are Nancianne Edwards, Quakertown Community School District, David Freeman, QNB, Colby Grim, Grim, Biehn, & Thatcher, Adam Stauffer, Lafayette College, and Nicholas Yelicanin, Univest Bank. Guy Coby, past president of the board,
was also honored for his service. Additionally, Bob Witmer and J.R. Hager were recognized for their six years of service on the board. The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Upper Bucks YMCA serves over 10,000 people annually, including over 5000 children and offers swimming, fitness, child care, youth, teen and adult sports programs and activities. The Y is proud to offer the 7th Grade Initiative, which began in September, 2014, providing free full privilege memberships to all 7th graders in Upper Bucks County. Its mission is to put Christian principles, including honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA has a financial assistance program, supported by the United Way of Bucks County and private contributions, which ensures that no one will have to be turned away because of his or her inability to pay.
The Upper Bucks YMCA recognizes Carlos Rivera as its Volunteer of the Year at the Y’s recent Annual Meeting of Members. Pictured left to right is: Megan Gelsebach, Upper Bucks YMCA Health & Wellness Director, Carlos Rivera, Volunteer of the Year, Guy Coby, past president of the Upper Bucks YMCA Board of Directors, Pat Edwards, Upper Bucks YMCA Executive Director. submitted photo
CDP to Hold ‘Winter Wonderland’ Event
The Children’s Developmental Program (CDP) will hold a Winter Wonderland Extravaganza Live and Silent Auction, Saturday, November 15 from 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. at Saucon Valley Country Club, 2050 Saucon Valley Road, Bethlehem, PA. This fun evening will include hors d’oeuvres, food stations, open bar, coffee and dessert, music by a local DJ, photos with a special holiday guest, live and silent auctions, a sparkling jewelry raffle and other surprises. The silent and live auctions will feature many unique items ~ including travel opportunities, holiday decorated trees and holiday themed items, dining experiences, collectibles, holiday décor and more ~ with something to fit everyone’s taste. This is an excellent time to shop for the holidays with
the added bonus of knowing that you are supporting the children of the CDP. The cost is $125 per person. Space is limited. Dress is festive attire; no denim. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the CDP’s ongoing programs and services which benefit the children of our community. Children’s Developmental Program is a community preschool and early intervention center which operates under the philosophy that all children should be given the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. The CDP began in 1957 and has been serving the Quakertown area and surrounding communities ever since, striving to enrich the lives of our children. For further information regarding attending this event, please call CDP 215.536.7800.
Stumpf Honored with SkillsUSA ‘Leadership by Example Award’ The SkillsUSA Council will hold its Annual Meeting & Leadership by Example Award Breakfast on October 8. Melinda Stumpf of PPL will be honored for her commitment to career and technical education. The event will be held at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center on Route 512. Breakfast will be served at 7:45 AM. Program will begin at 8:05 AM. Ms. Stumpf is the regional affairs director at PPL, a fortune 500 global energy company headquartered in Allentown, PA. Melinda is the principal company contact between PPL Corporation and federal, state, county, and local governments, civic and community organizations, and the news media in Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, and Montgomery counties. She provides leadership in addressing important regional issues such as job retention, economic growth, educational improvements, and environmental protection. From 2006 – 2012 Melinda served as the Executive Director for SkillsUSA Council. During her tenure at the Council she made significant progress by expanding membership, increasing student
30th CROP Walk Set The 30th annual Pennridge CROP Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, October 12. Registration for the five mile route begins at 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Dill & Chestnut St., Perkasie. The Walk begins at 1:15 p.m. Registration for the shorter “Golden Mile” route begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Sellersville scout cabin in Lenape Park. Canned goods will be collected for the Pennridge FISH food pantry. Twenty-five per cent of all proceeds go to Pennridge FISH for local hunger use. The remaining funds will be used by Church World Service and its partner agencies for hunger and disaster relief in the US and globally. For more information, visit www.crophungerwalk.org or call 215-795-2538.
involvement, and adding opportunities for students to advance their education. LaQue Oliver, a student from Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School and SkillsUSA Ambassador will speak on how being involved with SkillsUSA has enhanced his CTE education. Deisy Prudencio, a student from Career Institute of Technology and National SkillsUSA competitor will speak about her journey from the local to the national level. Elmer Gates, Life Director for SkillsUSA Council, will introduce Ms. Stumpf. The SkillsUSA Council is a partnership of five area career & technical schools and 72 local employers and professional associations in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, and Upper Bucks counties. It is the ONLY local partnership of its kind in the nation. The organization provides educational programs for students to improve their employability skills. It also builds and reinforces self-confidence, positive work attitudes, leadership, and communication skills. The Council will release its 2013 – 2014 Annual Report to the Community at this event.
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Quakertown Lions Prep for 47th Annual Halloween Parade
Lions Club of Quakertown has organized the parade after taking over the responsibility from the Quakertown Jaycees. We hope the 2014 parade will be one of the biggest and best in its 46 year history, and welcome any suggestions or volunteers from those who have interest. We continue to look for participants in all categories, especially commercial and noncommercial floats. All who are interested in participating can pick up entry blank forms at various retail locations in Quakertown, including all QNB Bank locations in Quakertown, Moyer’s Shoes, and others, as well as, Quakertown Borough Hall. If anyone has any questions or wishes to volunteer, please contact Tom Klee at (215) 538-5600 ext 5641. Entry deadline is October 15, 2014.
metal loop. Link each loop to another wrist watch until you have linked enough to reach around your wrist. This continuous chain-link of wrist watches makes a cute bracelet. For those of you who are all ready to recycle that old piece of furniture, be sure you know the origin of what you are re-purposing and its value before you undertake your DIY project. It’s no fun if you find out that you accidentally repainted an antique library chair with Rustoleum that once belonged to Noah Webster worth $50,000 and completely devalued it. Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents appraisal events to audiences worldwide. Dr. Lori is the expert appraiser on the hit TV show, Auction Kings on Discovery channel. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/ DoctorLori or call (888) 431-1010.
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
And my favorite repurposing idea, of
Recycled plastic spoon mirror won a 4-H ribbon at Nebraska State Fair. submitted photo
BuckyGrams: pumpkin,carved,orange,face,candle,
1. Old library card catalogue cabinet repurposed into a wine rack 2. Old armoire gutted and turned into a liquor cabinet 3. Old clarinets and trumpets made into garden fountains 4. Old but clean fishing creel recycled into a pocketbook 5. Old wicker hamper reclaimed into an oversized garden planter 6. Vintage suitcases reused as coffee table with glass top 7. Old casement window as garden table top 8. Old feed bag material re-sewn as throw pillows 9. Old ball jars as miniature plant terrariums for kitchen shelf 10. Victorian (but clean) chamber pot as magazine rack
course, has to do with jewelry. Take those old 1950s wrist watches (just the watch, not the entire band) and link them together with a single
jack o’antern,creepy,spooky,round,halloween,light up,stem
DIYers are enjoying the process of reclaiming, recycling, and repurposing worn out, vintage, and antique objects. I have seen my fair share of vintage tea cups turned into candlesticks or lamps, reclaimed headboards repurposed into benches, and drainage gutters reused for strawberry planters. While not everything should be repurposed, some junk can be reconsidered and made into some cool contemporary stuff. Here are some vintage and antique pieces that have been re-done which may provide a few ideas for those of you who like dumpster diving, yard sale hunting, and rehabbing old treasures.
Hidden Message: Have fun, kids!
Repurposing Ideas
Box Puzzle: Count Dracula
Organization of Quakertown’s 47th Annual Halloween Parade is well under way. The Parade will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014 (raindate: Sunday, October 26, 2014), starting at 2:00pm. Formation will begin at 12:30 on 5th, 6th, and 7th streets. For this year’s parade, The Lion’s Club of Quakertown will once again be Partnering with the Quakertown Food Pantry to raise awareness about the valuable service the Food Pantry provides to our Community. We are asking that spectators of the parade, in addition to considering a donation of at least $1 a piece to help defray the costs of the parade, also consider bringing at least 1 non-perishable food item to be picked up by one of the entries in the parade for the benefit of the Quakertown Food Pantry. This year represents the sixteenth year the
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Art Gallery Opens at Joanne’s Frame Shop
In 1940 the first Social Security payment was made to Ida May Fuller on check number 00-000-001 in the amount of $22.54 on January 31, 1940. A teacher and legal assistant from Vermont, she remarked: ‘It wasn’t that I expected anything, mind you, but I knew I’d been paying for something called Social Security.’
Heed the Message of
‘Save for Retirement Week’
Numerous people enjoyed refreshments and the work of local artists September 19 at the Grand Opening reception of the Gallery at Joanne’s Frame Shop in Quakertown photo by christopher betzw
You won’t see it on the calendar, and it doesn’t inspire any greeting cards, but National Save for Retirement Week is here again. The goal of this week is self-explanatory, but what does it mean to you? Are you vulnerable to the possibility of reaching retirement without sufficient financial resources? If so, how can you ease this risk? Let’s look at the “vulnerability” issue first. How prepared you’ll be for retirement — or at least how prepared you think you’ll be — seems to depend, not surprisingly, on whether you are currently participating in a retirement plan such as a 401(k) or an IRA. Consider these statistics, taken from the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2014 Retirement Confidence Survey: • Nearly half of workers without a retirement plan were “not at all confident” about their financial security in retirement, compared with only about one in 10 with a plan. • 36% of workers say they have less than $1,000 in savings and investments. Of this group, 73% said they and their spouse did not have a retirement plan, compared to just 11% of those with a plan. Clearly, it pays to contribute to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b). And, even if you do have a 401(k) or similar plan, you may want to consider funding a Roth or traditional IRA. Besides contributing as much as you can afford to your retirement plans, what else can you do to help boost your retirement savings? For one thing, try to control your debts. It’s not always easy, but try to consistently live within your means and make wise
spending decisions. Every dollar you don’t spend on debt payments could be going toward your retirement savings. While it’s essential that you save and invest for retirement, you can’t forget other objectives you may have, such as helping pay for your children’s college education. Of course, if you’re like the vast majority of people, you don’t have unlimited resources — so working toward two major financial goals at the same time can certainly be challenging. Nonetheless, a college education can still be a springboard to a successful career, so you may well feel that you should do everything within your power to help your kids through school. How can you balance the two important goals of investing for your retirement and for your children’s college expenses? Your best move may be to start saving for college just as soon as possible — even when your children are quite young. By starting early, you’ll put time on your side, so you can put away smaller amounts each year than if you waited until the years right before your kids head off to school. Consider investing annually whatever amounts you can afford to a tax-advantaged college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. By investing as much as much as possible in your retirement plan, managing your debt load and balancing your retirement goals with other key objectives, you’ll be honoring the message of National Save for Retirement Week. submitted by Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones office on West Broad Street, Quakertown.
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Where Can I Get my UBFP? QUAKERTOWN Aamco American Heritage FCU A-Plus Mini Market Borough Hall Bottom Dollar Foods Beer City Brick’s Sales Classic Staffing Chick Fil-A Dominick’s Pizza Downtown Dogs Earl Bowl Lanes Embers Cafe First Niagara Bank First Savings Bank Flashpoint Acupuncture Frank’s Pizza The Free Press Bldg. Giant (Qtwn Plaza) The Grundy House Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Independence Court James Michener Library John’s Plain & Fancy Liberty Thrift Store McCoole’s Restaurant McDonalds Melody Lakes Moyer’s Shoes Pep Boys Philly Soft Pretzel Factory Quaker Cleaners
Q’town Family Restaurant QNB Bank Quaker Cleaners Redner’s Market Roma Pizza Sal’s Pizza Randa Seven-Eleven Sine’s 5 & 10 St. Luke’s Bone & Joint Swann’s Pantry Tom’s Help Desk Upper Bucks Sr. Ctr Upper Bucks SPCA Upper Bucks YMCA Upper Bucks Chamber Wells Fargo Bank Yum Yum Donuts TRUMBAUERSVILLE Borough Hall Fino’s La Cantina Spor’s General Store SPINNERSTOWN Spinnerstown Hotel E J’s Barber Shop PLEASANT VALLEY Country Kitchen SELLERSVILLE A & N Diner Grandview Hospital Hidden Meadows Roy Ann Diner Village Market
PERKASIE Dam Good Cafe Giant Food Markets Landis Food Markets Olde Towne Convenience Pennridge Chamber Pierce Library QNB Bank TELFORD Indian Valley Library Landis Supermarket Lisa’s Pizza SOUDERTON Care & Share Shoppes Mr. B’s at Calvary Church SILVERDALE Green Street Barber Shop OTTSVILLE NAPA of Ottsville COOPERSBURG Coopersburg Diner Giant Food Markets The Inside Scoop QNB Bank Turkey Hill Market Weis Markets SPRINGTOWN Reflections Hair Studio Village Center Automotive
Have a place in mind where you’d like to pick up your UBFP? Let us know! We’re always adding new distribution points throughout Upper Bucks. Call Terri at 215-529-8915 ext. 11 or send an email to terri@ubfp.org.
Getting ‘Unstuck’
This topic comes up quite often with many of my clients, which is one of the main reasons that they seek counseling or life coaching. The reality is all of us face struggles in our lives. When we feel stuck we have a tendency to repeat patterns and behaviors. Sometimes we just don’t know why we can’t get unstuck and change our old self-destructive ways. It can require significant personal energy and a commitment to change. It is helpful to develop a plan of action and set realistic goals for yourself. Most of us want that immediate gratification I want to feel better NOW!! I want to have the answers NOW!! I want to stop smoking NOW!! I want to be thin NOW!! Unfortunately it does not work that way. We have to put the time and energy into making it happen. My belief is that as long as there is a desire to change eventually you will get unstuck and make those changes. Old habits are hard to break. Routines are difficult to change. Life happens. Some of us have more stressors in our lives that inhibit change from happening as quickly as we would like it too. We need to pace ourselves and set appropriate limits and expectations. It is real easy to stay comfortable even if it is not what we want. Being unhappy in a relationship or a job are the top two issues for people feeling stuck in their lives. The thought of having to end a relationship or quitting your job can be overwhelming thus staying in it seems the better alternative, yet it is not what you want anymore. So understanding the “whys” of staying, the “what’s” going to happen if I leave and the “how’s” the decision and change
going to manifest for you is imperative to “getting unstuck” and living a satisfying and fulfilling life. So when you are feeling stuck you often feel out of balance because things are not working out the way we think they “should”. On days like these I first take out the word “should” because it implies shame. We tend to feel worse about ourselves when we place expectations on ourselves about how we “should” be doing this or that. I change the word to “it would be in my best interest”, “I want to do this”, or “I need to do this”. It has a whole different tone and meaning attached to it when you actually say it out loud. I find that it lessens your feelings about the situation and allows you to make a decision that serves you for that day whatever it is, thus getting unstuck. By doing this simple task it frees you to move forward with your day to make choices and decisions that fit where you are at in your mind and with your responsibilities for the day. So set a realistic goal and move towards getting unstuck. Think of the positive benefits of change and believe that you are capable of changing!!Once you understand what needs to be changed than you can put these pieces of the puzzle together so that you can make the changes you want in your life. And you are also more likely to not repeat old patterns and behaviors thus moving forward with your life. Ahhh!! Free at Last!! My belief is that “All persons are truly greater than they think they are.” Susan V. Brewer is a Certified Life Coach and Psychotherapist in the Upper Bucks County Area. She can be reached at 215-872-4219. Visit her website at www.balancelife4u.com.
QYC Welcomes New Youth Wrestlers
Wrestling is a sport that builds confidence, responsibility, strong friendships, and life long values. Quakertown Youth Wrestling Club (QYC) is a wrestling organization that welcomes kids K-6th grade. The Quakertown Blue team has been undefeated the past two seasons topping off the 2013/2014 season with the East Penn Youth Wrestling League Championship. The Quakertown White team took an impressive 5th place out of 16 teams last season. The QYC wrestlers had many
individual accomplishments as well including 10 Pennsylvania State Championship and MAWA Eastern National qualifiers. The Quakertown Youth Wrestling Club’s 2014-2015 season registration is now open for all new and returning wrestlers grades K-6. First year wrestlers are free. You may register online at qycwrestling.com. Please contact us at qycwrestling@gmail.com with any registration or club related questions. Practice begins the week of 10/20/2014.
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Top 10 Facts About Medicare Supplements 1 DEFINITION: Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as “MediGap”, is private Insurance that pays for the “gaps” in coverage that Medicare Parts A & B do not cover. It is not Medicare Advantage (which is typically an HMO Managed Care Plan). 2 COVERAGE: MediGap covers 100% of the gaps for medical procedures and hospital costs that Medicare approves. If Medicare doesn’t approve of a particular (unconventional) treatment or procedure, MediGap won’t pay as well. 3 ELIGIBILITY: To purchase Medigap, one must have Medicare Parts A & B 4 PLANS: There are several Medigap Plans to choose from. The features of the different Plans are standardized by the Federal Government. Companies selling Medigap cannot deviate from the standard Plan features. Plan “F” from one company is EXACTLY the same as Plan “F” from another company. 5 PRICE: Even though companies are selling the same exact plans, they can charge different prices. The Plan “F” price from one company can be different than the Plan ”F” price from another company. There is no pricing standardization. Please shop around for the best price! 6 PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS: Preexisting conditions will NOT have an effect on pricing or eligibility when buying a Medigap
Plan if: 1) You are new to Medicare and you sign up within 6 months of enrolling in Medicare Part ‘B’ 2) You were involuntarily terminated from another Medicare Plan. 3) You are coming off a Gov’t plan or a Group Plan from an employer. Aside from these 3 exceptions, pre-existing conditions could factor into your pricing and/or eligibility. 7 DOCTORS & HOSPITALS: With Medigap there are no restrictions to what Doctors and Hospitals you choose. There are no networks and no referrals needed for specialists, tests or procedures. You may receive medical care in any state, with no geographical limitations. 8 CO-PAYS: With Medigap, there are never any co-pays, when receiving medical care (except for Plan ‘N’ when there are $20 Dr. Visits & $50 ER visits) 9 CLAIMS: There is coordination between Medicare, Medigap Insurers and Health Care providers. You will receive a “Explanation of Benefits” to see what was paid for and to whom. 10 INTERNET, TV & TELEPHONE: Your Medigap coverage is much too important to buy on the Internet, over the Telephone or from TV Commercials. You need someone to come to your home, and get to know you and your situation so they can provide you with the most appropriate options based on your needs and budget. Howard Peck owns and operates Senior Insurance Solutions and can be reached at 267-923-5281 and srinsurancesolutions.com
Did you know? Research has shown those born between September and November are more likely to live to be 100 than those who were not.
Notes from American Legion Post 242 BY DICK HELM Our annual First “9/11/01” Memorial Day service held on September 11th was held at our Post honoring all “First Responders”. In attendance were firemen and police officers from Quakertown and the surrounding areas. Our Post is deeply indebted to the First Responders for what they do for our local residents. In our message we stressed that in this different type of terrorist conflicts we have to work hand in hand with these wonderful volunteers to make them aware of any unusual packages or actions as they will be then able to handle those situations in a safe matter. They didn’t flee from the buildings on that eventful day back in 2001; they went in to protect us. These volunteers will be putting their lives at stake if
there are any events in our country or area in the future. We ask all of you to work hand in hand and letting these fine folks know of any such packaging or events through contacting 911 so we all can be with our families in the future. This confrontation with these so-called terrorists will be with us in our daily living and travels for some time to come. We are working with other area Posts for our annual Veteran’s Day Service on November 11th. It certainly would be encouraging to see more civilian participation at these important “Thank You” services to all who gave of their time and some their lives to keep America the “Light on the Hill” in this world of turmoil! We will have further details in our November issue as to time and place of this important event.
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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Quakertown United Methodist Church 1875 Freier Road, Quakertown 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Russell J. Atkinson Sunday morning worship - 8:00am 9:00am 11:00am, Sunday School for all ages 10:00am, Communion offered first Sunday of the month Christ Lutheran Church 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville 215-536-3193 Pastor: Carolann Hopke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church Grace Bible Fellowship Church 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N., Quakertown 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Pastor: Ron Kohl, Sr. Pastor September - May: 9am Sunday School for all ages, 10:10am Morning Worship, Evening Worship 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:30pm, Small group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30pm Good News Church 424 Juniper Street, Quakertown 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. Sunday service & childrens church 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm. Friendly, Biblebased, Christ-centered, Spirit-led Evangel Assembly of God 401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 • www.perkasieag.org Pastor: Rev. Gary Saul Where God’s Love Changes Lives MorningStar Moravian Church 234 S. Main Street, Coopersburg 610-282-1908 coopmoravian@aol.com Pastor: Lance Fox Sunday services 10:00am. Small, friendly Protestant church. Community mission: Serving free dinners once per month. All are welcome. Call for information. Good Shepherd Church (Episcopal) 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown 215-822-3930 Pastor: The Rev. Catherine Kerr 10:00am Sunday Eucharist St. John’s Lutheran Church 4 South Main Street, Richlandtown 215-536-5027 secretary@sjrpa.org www. sjrpa.org Pastor: Susan Sosnin Sunday morning worship at 9:30am with holy communion first and third Sundays of the month. Sunday school 8:30am Ridge Valley United Church of Christ 905 Allentown Road, Sellersville 215-257-7244 rvucc.pastor@verizon.net www.ridgevalleyucc.org Pastor: Rev. Steve Myren We are a vibrant, welcoming Family of Faith. Worship: Sundays 9:30am. Ridge Valley: Growing Together in God’s Love. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpauls@netcarrier.com www.quakertown.net/stpauls Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 3668 Ridge Road, Perkasie 215-795-2965 office@kellerschurch.org www.kellerschurch.org Pastor: Robert E. Mitman Worship 7:45 &10:15am, Sunday School 9am, Koinonia Cafe 8:30pm, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday, Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday. Emmanuel Episcopal Church 560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday services at 8am and 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome! Christ Church United Church of Christ 101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org Pastor: Barbara Moran A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling.
Join us at 10:30am Sunday. Halleleujah! Church of the Incarnation (Anglican-Episcopal) 44 S. 8th Street, Quakertown 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Wednesday 10:00am First United Methodist Church 501 Market Street, Perkasie 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie@verizon.net Pastor: Steward Warner Mission: Share God’s love, Make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ, positively impact our community and world. St. John’s Lutheran Church 19 South 10th Street, Quakertown 215-536-3593 stjohnsquak@verizon.net www.stjohnsquak.org Pastor: Ray Miller Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30am, Sunday School 9:15am. Welcoming, Reaching Out, Serving. Elevator available Trinity Great Swamp UCC Spinnerstown Rd & County Line Rd Spinnerstown 215-679-7710 tgsucc@verizon.net www.tgsucc.org Pastor: David R. Ellis / Matt Gorkos Sunday Worship Services 8am (Communion 1st Sunday of month) and 10:30am. Sunday School classes for all ages (preK-Adult) & family activities 9:15am. Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman 9 am traditional services, 10:15am Sunday School, 11am contemporary service, Handicapped Accessible, Family Friendly Church, Dynamic Music Ministry, Kidspiration Services. Holy Spirit Anglican Church 1133 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield 215-453-7452 rtufton@verizon.net www.holyspiritanglicanhatfield.org Pastor: Rev. Robert Tufton We are a traditional conservative Evangelical Christian church. Pennridge Christian Fellowship 720 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen 215-257-7309 kallebach@pennridgecf.org www.pennridgecf.org Pastor: Thomas Vargis Sunday worship 10:30am, Sunday School after song service for infants to age 12. Wed evenings 7pm with prayer, crossroads youth and (Sept-April) boys and girls clubs. Everyone is welcome. Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker) Main St at Mill Rd & Park Ave, Quakertown 215-538-7555 Friends@RichlandQuakers.org www.RichlandQuakers.org Clerks: Kathy Redding, Jack H. Schick Non-Denominational guided meditations Wed, 7pm Sunday worship 10:30am “Absolute freedom of thought and worship is our faith and practice.” Morning Star Fellowship 429 S. 9th Street, Quakertown 215-529-5422 Pastor: John Decker www.mstarqtown.org Services at 9am & 11am, Children’s Ministry provided, EastWest Cafe open with free coffee. Celebrate recovery Wednesday 7pm. Check website for more info. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Pastor: Rev. Patti Thomas Starting Sept 14: 8am Rejoice & Praise Worship in Parlor, 9am Sunday School - all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary, Crossroads 1st Sunday each month 9am in Fellowship Hall. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com Pastor: Axel Kaegler www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Founded in 1734, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown is the oldest Lutheran church in Bucks County.
Landis Receives Penn Stainless Scholarship Loren Landis, 18, of Quakertown is no ordinary high school graduate. She has a very sharp focus on her future and has spent much of her time and talent over the past several years in preparation. Her accomplishments and drive have impressed the scholarship committee at her father’s employer where Loren was in competition with several other soon-to-be graduating high school seniors for one annual scholarship. Loren attended Quakertown Community High School and Upper Bucks Technical School, graduating this past Spring. Her sights are firmly set in working the healthcare field. Now a Freshman at Bucks County Community College, Loren has particular interest in the fields of Nursing, Speech Pathology, and X-ray technology. While maintaining excellent grades in her regular high school classes, she has also been preparing herself for her chosen field in the Healthcare track at the Tech School. Loren achieved First Aid certification while in the 10th grade, and is now CPR and Bloodborne pathogen certified. She has also put in many clinical hours alongside people already working in her future fields. “I’ve participated in patient care at Belle Haven [Nursing Home], Grand View Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, and the Lutheran Community at Telford,” remarks Loren, “I’ve gotten to do a lot of job shadowing with
different people.” Aside from her career preparations, Loren likes to be very active in her community. She teaches in the dance program at Dance Class II in Milford Township. She has also taught in an ESL (English as a Second Language) program. Of course, she’s also been very involved with blood drives at her school. John Landis, Loren’s father, has worked in manufacturing at Penn Stainless Products in Quakertown for the past 20 years. Penn Stainless bestows an annual $4000 scholarship to an employee’s child interested in pursuing higher education. This past June, Loren submitted an essay to the scholarship panel at Penn Stainless detailing her current activities, aptitude, and her future ambitions. She learned that she won the scholarship at the end of July. “I’m very excited to receive this scholarship,” says Loren, “It will really help me with school.” Loren’s father remarked, “I’m pretty happy. I’m very thankful for their generosity. We’re very proud of her!” Company president , Jim Seward, relayed how pleased he is with this year’s recipient as well as the recipients from past years, “We’re very proud of [Loren’s] accomplishments and future goals.” The sentiment was echoed by unanimous nods from the rest of the committee. see front cover for photo
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Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
2014 Lititz Kid and Teen Literature Festival
Every fall the town of Lititz, PA becomes a destination for children’s book lovers. The Lititz Kid and Teen Literature Festival is now in its sixth year. Aaron’s Books, a family owned and operated bookstore in downtown Lititz, is the host of the festival and they are planning a great line-up of authors this year, including Eric Wight, David Levithan and Newbery Honor Winner Jennifer Holm! The festival isn’t just about meeting some of your favorite authors and getting your books signed, there are writing and illustration classes for kids that are taught by the authors at the festival. There is also story time for the younger kids and talks about kids literature for kids (and parents) of all ages. Todd Dickinson of Aaron’s books, answered some questions about the festival for me. Erik - What made you decide to start the Lititz Teen and Kids Literature Festival? TD - The goal of the festival has always been the same: to inspire young readers in our community by bringing them together with great authors. We love meeting authors and talking with them about writing. And we think giving kids a chance to meet authors gets them more excited about books and reading. Erik - The festival is now in its sixth year. How has it changed from when you started? Also, how many people are you expecting this year? TD - The festival has grown in every way since we started. Our first year, the festival was inside our store, and we set out tables on the sidewalk for the author signing time. Now we take over many rooms, large and small, throughout Linden Hall School for presentations, workshops, author signings, and storytimes. We expect about 150 people this year, including kids, teens, parents, teachers, and librarians. Erik - Your festival gets some pretty big names (2014 authors include - Matt Phelan, A.S. King, Tom Angleberger ) to come and give talks about their books and even teach workshops. How do you get all these authors to come to the Festival? TD - We get great authors because we tell them we like their books and we ask them to
come to Lititz. It’s amazing how generous these authors are with their time, and how willing they are to come and support us. And after they come and enjoy the festival, they tell their fellow authors about it and encourage them to come the next year. Erik – I know from experience that all the authors you get are very happy to meet and talk to their fans at the festival. What’s your favorite festival memory? TD - My favorite is probably the year we arranged for Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and several Storm Troopers to escort Tom Angleberger (author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda) to the stage for his presentation. That was pretty cool. Erik – I was there for that! The members of Vader’s 501st Legion were there in full costume. It was great! Where do you see the festival five years from now? TD - We’d like to see the festival grow each year, with more kids and teens from Central PA and beyond wanting to attend again and again. We’d like to work more closely with area schools so they can read the books of our festival authors in class or in the library before the kids come and meet the authors. And we have a few authors on our dream list that we hope to bring someday, like Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson series) and Neil Gaiman (The Graveyard Book and Coraline). Erik - What are some things you’d like to highlight about this year’s festival? TD - We are so excited about all 11 of this year’s authors. Jennifer Holm writes some of our favorite middle grade fiction and has won so many awards for her work, and she also does two incredible graphic novel series for kids called Babymouse and Squish. Tom Angleberger entertains a crowd of kids better than anyone else we know. David Levithan writes some of the smartest teen fiction that also covers serious issues, and we think our older readers will really enjoy hearing from him. We think everyone who attends will meet someone whose books they already love, and they will also discover new books to love because of who they meet at the festival. For more information on the Lititz Kid & Teen Literature Festival, visitLititzKidLitFest.com! For more on books and reading, please visit my blog at ThisKidReviewsBooks.com!
Did you know? Utah has the highest literacy rate in the nation. 94 percent of residents age 20 and over can read and write, and 89.3 percent have graduated from high school.
Licking Chops on Licking Run (Murder Mystery Solved?)
Licking Run, a well known small stream in Upper Bucks County, flows past my house. The creek’s played an important role in the history of Richland and Quakertown since the early 1700’s. It was a source of salt (It was named for a deer salt lick that was mined to extinction by early pioneers), and provided fresh water for livestock and the farmers who settled the marshy, fertile, ‘rich land’ that has become Quakertown. Licking Run’s source is somewhere in the fields and brush country up past Wal-Mart, near Pumping Station and Reservoir Roads. It flows through a large culvert buried under the parking lot behind the Quakertown Plaza then through town. Between Mill and Broad Streets, the stream crosses Main, Ninth, Third Streets, Hellertown Ave and Ambler Street. There is a foot bridge across it at Penrose St. The creek makes a bend to the south and crosses Erie Ave. at the east edge of town. It’s joined by Beaver Run near the end of Franklin St. From there, the combined streams bend to the east, paralleling Rte 313 as it leaves the borough. Beyond the sewer plant Licking Run crosses farmland for half a mile or so then joins the Tohickon Creek a quarter mile upstream from Axe Handle Bridge on Thatcher Road in Richland Township. When I was a kid, half a century ago and more, Licking Run was a narrow stream that meandered past our house through reeds and grass. There were several cement dams on it, including one at Erie Ave. and one in Memorial Park. It was before the Clean Water Act so old tires, paint cans, trash and toxic chemicals were dumped into the creek in abundance. The black, stinky mud could be down right dangerous to children and other living things. Since then, for flood control and to clean up the mess, the borough has removed most of the dams and sent bull dozers down the stream bed carving a ditch-like channel for most of its route through town. Now, during the summer Licking Run flows only intermittently. Back when I was a kid, after a heavy rain it would take days for the water to filter through the fields into the creek. The stream was higher than usual for days. Now, the water rushes off the parking lots and pavement sending a torrent through town that lasts for only a few hours. Then, after a few days of hot, dry weather the muddy ditch is nearly empty again. It’s a shame, but that’s progress. This June, about a week after both of my outdoor cats went missing (see Upper Bucks Free Press, July 2014 issue), there was very little water in Licking Run, just occasional puddles and maybe a trickle of flow at some places. I could have probably walked the stream bed from my place all the way to the sewer plant hardly get-
ting my feet wet. The creek channel is pretty deep next to my house. I can’t see down into it from the back door. As I usually do when I get up for work at 4:45am, I woke the dogs and let them out to ‘do their duty.’ When I opened the door and flipped on the flood light I was startled by a splash and thump on the far bank. It sounded like a big animal taking off. The dogs didn’t show much interest so I didn’t worry too much about it. The following morning, remembering what I’d heard, I was a little more cautious. I quietly opened the door and poked my head out to hear and see better before I turned on the light. When I did, I heard “ker-slash, ker-splash, ker-splash” as something bolted down the muddy creek bed. It sounded like a big dog. I immediately thought “fox”, but it sounded much too large—perhaps a coyote. By the time I got home from work it had rained and there was water in the creek so I couldn’t look for tracks. I’ve heard that coyotes have been seen in Upper Bucks. Since the persecution they endured out west during the 1960’s, the species, rather than diminishing in number, has spread to all 48 states. They’ve been seen in Central Park NYC (I wonder which bridge or tunnel they used?). There are reports of coyotes in suburban areas living exclusively off of small pets. In one case, feral cats that ‘neighbors’ were feeding disappeared, one-by-one. When there were none left, a coyote was seen eating the cat food that was left out. My outdoor cats were not innocent. Like all cats, they were hunters. I can’t count the times they hopped through the cat door in the window in the computer room with a mouse, mole, shrew, rabbit, bird, snake or even a night crawler or flying squirrel in their mouths.. If their ‘mom’ was at the computer when it happened, there was an accompanying shriek. Most times, there’d be a ‘trophy’ left on the floor in front of the toilet where we’d be sure to see it. Nature can be an ugly, tragic thing, sometimes. So, to those who read the Free Press in July, yes my cats are still missing. But, I think I know what happened to them. A predator followed the Licking Run upstream from the woods and fields that the stream flows through when it leaves town. While it was rooting under rocks and in burrows for crayfish, it noticed Dixie in the yard mole hunting and nailed him for supper. Since it seemed like good hunting grounds, he came back a few days later and there was Jeepers, so he got him, too. It sure can be a dog-eat-cat world out there. I think my cats suffered the fate they’d perpetrated on many other animals. I’ve given up waiting for them to come home. I’m pretty sure they’ve been turned into coyote poop somewhere along Licking Run. More articles by Jack H. Schick can be found at Searchwarp.com or Soulofwit.com
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Ding! Service Please. Housebreaking a dog can be a huge challenge for some people. Clients frequently tell me their dogs won’t let them know that they have to relieve themselves. It was always kind of eerie, but I knew when my old girl Shadow had to go potty. It always became super quiet, then I would find her just standing and staring at the front door. I think she was willing me with brainwaves for me to open the door to let her out. Maybe she thought standing there long enough, somebody might notice that there was an eighty-five pound Black Lab with her paws crossed. Sometimes I wondered how long she was there before I noticed her. Hey, I’m human! Thank goodness I was lucky enough not to have one of those dogs who scratched and clawed at the front door. So how do we get the dogs to tell us they have to go potty? One of the easiest ways to teach your dog to let you know that she has to go potty is to stand by the door and act like a goofball! The idea is to jazz up your pup. You stand by the door jump up and down or hop from one foot to the other foot while clapping your hands as you excitedly ask your dog “who wants to go potty?” Do this every time before you take your dog out for potty. Now if you notice your dog jumping around at the door
or even barking at the door, she’s letting you know she has to relive herself. Take her out on a leash even if you have a fenced-in back yard. Don’t fall into the trap of I-really-only-wantedto-go-out-and-play. The idea is when the dog does go potty you take her for a walk or let her off the leash to go play. These are huge, reallife reinforcing rewards for your dog. Do you have a dog who is destroying your door? You can teach your dog how to ring a bell or push a button for potty service. Most pet supply stores carry Potty Bells that are easy to hang on the door for about $20, plus it comes with a training DVD. Make your own potty bell by using any bell (loud enough to hear from another room) tied to a ribbon then hang it from your door handle. It should be about nose high. Make sure your dog can’t get tangled. Dog Star Pet Products sells a button that is similar to the Easy Button but it says “I gotta go” when pushed. It also comes with instructions. You can even use a concierge bell. I bought one on line from Amazon for about $3. Clicker training is one of the quickest and easiest ways to teach your dog how to use any of these tools (to find a clicker trainer www.APDT.com). It took me about two days to teach my Ziva to - Ding, service please! Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA is the trainer at and owner of Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC in Milford Township, PA.
Trumbauersville Embraces Recycling, Benefits Community BY CHRISTOPHER BETZ Every week for nearly the past five years, the residents of Trumbauersville on the outskirts of Quakertown have enthusiastically done something they’re not required to do. Recycle. In 2009, while preparing to solicit bids from trash haulers to service the entire borough, members of Trumbauersville Borough Council wondered what it would take to keep at least some of the tons of recyclable refuse generated by the approximately 1000 residents from the landfills. Before taking any definitive action, Council conducted something of an impromptu poll of constituents. After all, the population of the entire borough which encompasses all of 4/10 of one square mile, was well under the mandate of Pennsylvania’s “Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act” (Act 101) passed in 1988 which requires all municipalities with a population of 5,000 or more residents to collect at least three of the following materials: clear glass; colored glass; plastics; aluminum; steel and bimetallic cans; high grade office paper; corrugated paper and newsprint at the curbside. (Yes, it is true that there are area municipalities that do not enforce the requirement.) The results of the poll were heavily in favor of implementing a curbside recycling program in Trumbauersville. A majority of the affirmative responses, however, carried the caveat that the cost of trash pickup in the borough not increase significantly. It turns out that having a once weekly trash pickup coupled with a once weekly recycling pickup was quite near the price residents were paying for their existing service of twice weekly trash pickup. With that, Council voted to make collection of recyclables a requirement for haulers bidding on the borough-wide refuse contract. While the trash hauler was required to offer recycling pickup, residents still were not required to separate their trash from their recyclable counterparts.
“It (recycling) took a little getting used to for some folks in town,” remembers Council president Ed Child, “but with one day per week of regular trash and one day of recyclables pickup, it didn’t take long for most people to get on track. Turns out nearly half of people’s trash was made up of collectible recyclables.” According to Borough secretary Larry Smock, just about 62 tons of recyclable material was collected curbside in 2010, the first year the program was implemented. 23 tons of that was paper and cardboard and about 39 tons of ‘commingled’ materials. The commingled materials consisted mainly of plastic bottles with recycling codes of 1-7, steel and aluminum cans, and glass bottles. 2011 saw about 74 tons collected, 2012 nearly 75 tons, and 2013 just over 84 tons. Total recyclables collection tipped the scales at just about 295 tons otherwise bound for the landfill. Smock adds, “And that doesn’t include whatever the [Lutheran] church collects in their [paper recycling] bins.” That church participates in a program called Paper Retriever whereby people dump their office paper, mail, and other ‘lightweight’ paper which is then collected and weighed resulting in fundraising proceeds for the church. So saving all of that recyclable material from the landfill must be worth something besides the ‘feel good’ factor. It turns out that it is. In 2012, the borough received a recycling grant of $491.00 based on that year’s volume of collected recyclables. Those proceeds were in turn put towards the town’s annual Community Day festivities. In 2013, the borough received a $502 grant which it put towards both Community Day and the borough’s TRAC summer day camp offered free of charge to area youth. Trumbauersville residents are on track to beat those collection numbers with 43 tons collected already from January to June 2014. They don’t have to. They want to.
What is this laser therapy I keep hearing about? Laser therapy is an alternative treatment that you may have heard about from your veterinarian, or in the veterinary world. It is commonly used in human sports medicine too, especially for some of our local sports teams like the Phillies and Eagles! But what is it? A therapeutic laser is basically a laser that uses light rays or light energy to travel into the cells of the body. The light energy is absorbed in the cells, which then leads to increased blood flow to the area. This increase in blood flow alleviates pain and inflammation, reduces swelling, and stimulates nerve regeneration and tissue repair. So essentially, it helps pets feel more comfortable and less sore after injuries, after surgery, or with chronic conditions (like back or arthritis pain). So what pets can benefit from laser therapy? Pretty much any pet that has a condition that causes pain or inflammation. For example, one of the most common situations where laser treatments are helpful is with chronic arthritis. Laser therapy can be used as an adjunct to traditional therapy, or as an alternative when traditional therapy is less effective. I have seen quite a few dogs that have not responded well to medications alone, that have a dramatic increase in overall comfort and mobility with adding laser treatments to their treatment protocols! Arthritis is one of those situations where attacking the problem from multiple
angles is often much more effective for our patient, and laser treatments are a great angle to use with medications! Many other situations can benefit from laser treatments as well – post-op patients are another great example. You can actually see the decrease in swelling and irritation immediately after surgery when using the laser in this time period! Acute conditions can benefit too, such as: ear infections, hot spots, muscle sprains/ strains, and many more! Any condition that causes swelling or pain can be alleviated by laser treatments, and is definitely at least worth considering if this might be a good option to add to your pet’s treatment! Are there any cons to treatment? Laser therapy is very safe, and really doesn’t have any negatives. There are a few conditions that it cannot be used on, such as cancerous tumors, areas that are actively bleeding, or in young dogs over their growth plates. Like other lasers, the light cannot be pointed in anyone’s eyes (no worries – there are special doggles for your pets to wear to protect them). Talk to your veterinarian if your pet has a chronic condition that isn’t improving or if your pet seems to be in pain to find out if laser therapy treatments could help them manage their pain! Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the new Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996. They also founded and curate Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.
Adoptable Pets Harley’s Haven
Meet Buddy! Buddy is a 2 to 3 year old Jack Russell terrier mix, who sadly was given up when his owner was moving and was unable to take him with him. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and does great with other dogs! He is a smart little guy with a ton of energy, who loves to please and is very sweet! Please call us today for more information! Meet Jade! Jade is an eight to nine year old boxer mix, who was left behind when her family moved. Poor Jade has suffered some neglect, and is a shy girl because of it. But in her foster home, she is slowly coming out of her shell and is very sweet! She is learning how to play with toys, and how to get confident again! She is good with other dogs, is mellow and sweet, and would love a quiet home to match. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and is ready for love! Please help us find this older lady the loving home that she deserves. These adorable pups are available for adoption through Harley’s Haven. Call 215-527-7432 to arrange to meet them.
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~Obituaries~ Mary E. Stowell, 81, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Quakertown, died Sat. Aug 30. She was the wife of William E. Stowell. She was a registered nurse and worked as an industrial nurse for General Electric before retiring and after retiring owned and operated the former Quaker Deli, Quakertown. Born in East Mauch Chunk, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Julia C. (McBride) Savadge. Surviving are her children, William, Thomas, Jeffrey and Susan Richards, 7 grandchildren and sister Margie Hersh. Memorial contributions to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 701 N. Clayton St., Wilmington, DE 19805. Harold R. Dieterly, 94, of Trumbauersville died September 8, 2014 in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. He was the husband of Ann D. (Swierzewski) Dieterly. They would have been married 67 years on September 29th. Born in Akron, Ohio he was the son of the late Herbert & Eva (Spidle) Dieterly. He was a self employed carpenter and home builder before his retirement. Harold was a member of First Church of the Brethren in Quakertown where he was a member of the Wednesday Morning Bible Study. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons Barry, Keith (Tina), Christopher (Danielle), three daughters Debra Schepis, Barbra O’Donnell, and Kathi Martin (Bill). Two sisters Evelyn Harley and Ruth Urich. Thirteen grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Leonard L. Miller, 82, of Milford Twsp., died September 4, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of Yvonne E. (Gulden) Miller.
They were married 58 years last May. Born in Milford Township, he was the son of the late Valentine & Mary Miller. He retired from the maintenance department of TEVA Pharmaceuticals in Sellersville, prior to that he was a presser for the former Quakertown Clothing. In addition Leonard also enjoyed farming on the family farm throughout his life. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Gary L. (Christine) of Quakertown, a daughter Donna M. Grabenstetter (Richard) of Milford Twsp. A brother Val J. (June) of Milford Twsp., and a sister Ethel Crain of Hamilton, Montana. Six grandchildren Melissa, David, Cheryl, Ricky, Kathy, and Sean, two great grandchildren Xavier, and Ariel. Predeceased by a son Kenneth J. Miller, and a grandchild Lori. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Doylestown Chapter of 4H Club 1282 Almshouse Rd. Doylestown, PA 18901 Robert N. Trumbauer, 86, of Kunkletown died September 5, 2014 in Weatherwood Nursing Home. He was the husband of Doris J. (Hager) Trumbauer. They were married 59 years last December. Born in Richland Twsp., PA he was the son of the late Elmer J. & Eva (Headman) Trumbauer. He was a huckster of dairy and meat products before retiring. In addition to his wife he is survived by his six children Sherri Wommer (Dane), Bob (Pam), Terri Musselman (Bob), Tom (Marjukka), Ken, and Colleen Swartz (Matt). A brother Floyd Trumbauer (Jane) a sister Ruth Rosch (Jim). 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son David Brian, a brother Bud, and a sister Marian. Delores V. Jewell, 84, of Houston, TX, formerly of Sellersville, PA died Sept. 16 in the Vitas Hospice, Conroe, TX. She was the widow of Charles M. Jewell who died in 1995. Born in Elkart, TX she as a daughter of the late George and Mae (Williams) Scott. She is survived by her children, Anita Hurley
(Brian), Lewis (Linda) and Charles (Margie), grandchildren, Lara, Amanda George (David), Jennifer Hull (Tony), Chuck (Shannon), Heather, Tracey, Ken, Jessica Mignogna (Steven) & Philip, great-grandchildren, Tyler, Colin, Paige, Zachery, Dylan and cousin, Paul, with whom she resided. Keith R. Crouthamel, 66, of Haycock Township died September 17, 2014 in his home. Born in Quakertown he was the son of Janet (Kulp) Crouthamel of Haycock Township and the late Titus Crouthamel. He was a carpenter. In addition to his mother he is survived by a brother Kerry L., and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Karen Conold. Kenneth F. Balliet, 85, of Quakertown died September 21, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethelehm. He was the husband of Ethel M. (Woerner) Balliet. They were married for 35 years on September 18th. Born in Springtown he was the son of the late Edwin & Florence (Cawley) Balliet. He retired in 1990 from the former U.S. Gauge, Sellersville where he was a punch press operator. Kenneth enjoyed gardening and fishing and was a member of the Great Swamp Fish and Game. He was as U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Maureen Weikel (Hank), Barry Distel (Debbie), Danny Fetterolf, Yvonne Dagen (Charlie), Donna Downing, and Tina Jordan (Jim). A brother Edwin Balliet, and two sisters Mildred Frey and Irene Hyrcko (Andy). Nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Predeceased by two sons Ronald Balliet & Scott Balliet, a brother Ralph Balliet, and a sister Dottie Helm. Clyde H. Smoll, 72, of Quakertown, passed away Mon., Sept. 22 at his home. He was the loving husband of Charlene (Rice) Smoll. They would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in October. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Clyde H. and Martha (Deiley) Smoll. He graduated from Quakertown High School, Class of ’61 and from the University of Cincinnati, where he played baseball and was Co-Captain his Senior year, with the Class of ’66, obtaining a BS in Business & Education. Clyde worked in Human Resources Management for 20 years. After leaving the corporate world, he owned and operated the Elmira Pioneers Professional Baseball team for 11 years. After selling the Pioneers, he worked for other various professional sports teams for 7 years. In 2004, Clyde moved back to Quakertown and served as the Executive Director of Camp Men-O-Lan, Quakertown for 3 years. For the past 6 years he worked for the Neiman Sports Group and the Steel Ice Center as General Manager. He had served as Head Coach 5 years for American Legion Baseball in Quakertown, pitching coach for the former Allentown Wings and after moving the team to Quakertown and changing the name to the Blazers, he served as GM & pitching coach. He also was the Assist. Coach of the Lehigh University Fall Baseball program for 3 years. He was a 1999 inductee into the Quakertown-Pennridge Sports Hall of Fame. Clyde was a member of West Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, where he served as an usher. Surviving with his wife, daughters, Tracy Welch, husband Tom, of Charlotte, NC & Kelly McClary of Atlanta, GA; son, Tom, wife Amanda of Glorieta, NM; 7 grandchildren, Lauren, Jeff, & Leah Welch; Ryan & Rachel McClary; Ansley & Wynston Smoll; sister, Sandra Leonard of Burlington, VT and brother Michael of Quakertown. Memorial contributions may be made to Quakertown Amateur Baseball, c/o PO Box 444, Center Valley, Pa 18034 or West Swamp Mennonite Church (Elevator Fund). William P. Schettig, 72, of Perkasie, died Mon. Sept. 22nd at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. He was the husband of Dawn (Fenstermacher) Schettig. He worked as a welder and mechanic for the
former W.R. Schmidt Welding, North Wales, for many years prior to his retirement. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of Ruth (Kernechel) Weid and the late Francis Schettig. The family would like to extend thanks for the gracious care William received from Alliance Cancer, Dr. Spears, and LifeQuest Nursing Center. Surviving with his wife and mother are daughters, Theresa (Ray) Hartman, Bonnie (Ricky) Petit, and LeAnne (Tim) Christman; step sons, Robert Oakley, Brian (Sara) Oakley, Scott (Brenda) Oakley and George Oakley; step daughter, Lenore (John) Grida; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Ed, Artie, Chuckie, and Scott; sisters, Linda and Mary. He was predeceased by step fathers, Art Moyer and Otto Weid. Memorial contributions can be made to the Rockwild Sunday School, 2408 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville, PA 18960. Cathy A. Simpson, 45, of Quakertown died September 23, 2014 in her home. She was the wife of Leonard Simpson. They were married 14 years in January. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of Patsy A. (Wrona) Yoder and her husband Lester B. Yoder of Quakertown and Jerry C. Boyd and his wife Mary of Philadelphia. She was a member of the Bux-Mont Riding Club. In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by a son Jon Simpson of Quakertown and two brothers Charles William Boyd (Colleen) of Barto, and Raymond Yoder of Quakertown. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. Call 2:00-4:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society 480 Norristown Rd. #150 Blue Bell, PA 19422. Margaret E. Terrill, 99, of Quakertown died September 27, 2014 in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Wilber E. Terrill. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Frederick & Elizabeth (Skank) Doll. She is survived by two sons Raymond and his wife Linda of Colorado Springs, and Wliber, Jr. and his wife Wendy of Lakeview, Oregon, a daughter Virginia Schaeffer and her husband Lester of Quakertown. Five grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was predeceased by a son Richard Thomas Terrill and a brother Frederick Doll, Jr. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Warren R. Wimmer passed away peacefully on September 28, 2014. He was 94 years old. Warren owned and operated Wimmer Construction, building many homes and additions in the North Penn area. He sang tenor for many years in the choir of Grace Lutheran Church in Hatfield, PA. He graduated from Hatfield High School attended Perkiomen Prep and also Penn State University in 1939 before enlisting to proudly serve in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II. He was a member of St Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Perkasie. He was the last surviving brother of the noted Hatfield family of eight children of Harvey and Emma Wimmer. After retiring, his creativity continued, becoming a master woodcarver. He also enjoyed writing short stories of local, Hatfield history, family history and various wartime fictions. Warren was married for 50 years to his beloved wife Bess who passed away in 1995. He is survived by his sons Warren R Wimmer Jr., and his wife Loretta, Philip S Wimmer, who devotedly cared for him in his home for the last eight years, his daughters Nancy Jeffery, Joyce Ludescher and husband Mark, Claire Peel and husband Bill. Also surviving are his four grandsons and three Great Grand children. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or personal charity of choice in Warren’s name.
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The Thirty Day Evaluation Period
For some individuals, purchasing hearing aids is equated with buying a used car, television, pizza, or pair of socks. The deal is sought by the buyer using a coupon, half-off ad special, or the cheapest price they can find. Then the buyer tries to negotiate more money off the top. If you are a person of this mindset, don’t bother to even think about venturing into purchase of hearing aids. You are wasting your time and money and the valuable time and expertise of the dispensing audiologist. Bottom line is...you are not serious about your hearing handicap. Having a hearing loss that requires hearing aids is like any other handicap. How many times do you see advertisements for a percentage or monetary value off the purchase of prosthetic devices? Come on in and buy one arm and get the other half off. Bring us your best deal on that prosthetic leg and we’ll beat it and give you a spare free. Stop on by and get a free cane with every walker this week only! Sounds pretty silly? It is. However, there are plenty of people that think this way when buying hearing aids. Where do they acquire this notion that hearing aids are an unvalued item that can be picked up on a fast deal or special during the next three days for the first thirty people? It’s time for everyone to get serious and see hearing aids (amplification) for what they really are. Device can range usually between $1600 to $2800 each. They include a one or two year repair warranty, office visits for computerized adjustments of the digital circuit, booklet, dri-aid, brush, pouch, case, batteries, counseling and aural rehabilitation, and most importantly, a thirty day evaluation period. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2004, all dispensers of hearing aids are required to utilize a standardized stateprovided form for the sale of hearing aids. The primary focus of this form is a clause regarding the thirty day money back guarantee. The clause is as follows: 30 Day Money Back Guarantee: If a hearing aid is returned within 30 days of date of delivery in the same condition, ordinary wear and tear excluded, you are entitled to a refund of the portion of the purchase price of the hearing aid and accessories as itemized on the receipt and above, less the cancellation fee stated above. If a cancellation fee is imposed the nonrefundable amount for each aid and accessories cannot exceed 10% of the purchase price of the hearing aid and accessories or $150.00 per aid and accessories, whichever is less. You will, however, be responsible for all nonrefundable service fees listed in Part A. If you cancel your order prior to delivery, you are entitled to full refund of the purchase price of the aid and accessories, and a full refund
for services not yet rendered. The form was created by bureaucrats with input from one audiologist who worked at a hospital having no idea of what additional information is typically given on a sales invoice agreement. The invoice lists all the things that accompany the purchase of the hearing aids such as warranty, batteries, etc. This mandated state form provides no space or makes no mention of the extras. However, the purchaser has a signed document stating they will receive a portion of their monies paid is a return of the devices is made. This thirty day period is to evaluate the hearing aids. To be fair to the process and your hearing handicap, you need to diligently use the hearing aids every day for the thirty days. During this time period, the dispensing audiologist will perform the initial fitting with a computer, give instructions and guidelines for the care and use of the devices, and follow up adjustments. There are two ‘fits’ that must be accomplished; the physical fit and the acoustic fit. The physical fit is how the devices feel in your ears. The acoustic fit is how the hearing aids sound after computerized adjustment and use by the wearer for follow up adjustments. The wearer will have a subjective acoustic taste. Meaning, they want the hearing aids to sound a certain way for listening comfort. Sounds pretty involved? Rightly so. Hearing aids aren’t a pair of socks that you put on your feet and go. My experience with people entitled to a thirty day evaluation period has included those who realized immediate improvement to some needing an extension of time to ensure a successful fitting. I have encountered some wearers who tried devices for less than THREE DAYS and stated they tried hearing aids and they don’t work. Others have returned hearing aids that replaced the same devices with power required to reach their loss stating that their friend thought they didn’t work. Come on, take advantage of a thirty day evaluation period on the road to better hearing. Get serious about your hearing loss and do something about it. The most successful patient is the one who is motivated to hear better, get the hearing aids, and use them every day. Don’t be a tire-kicker looking for a deal. Be a patient in pursuit of attaining the best hearing possible. Take it from me. I have a hearing loss and I wear two hearing aids. .Mr. Murphy has had a bilateral mild-tomoderate sensor-ineural hearing loss all his life and is a binaural in-the-canal hearing aid user. Mr. Murphy has been in practice in Pennsylvania since receiving his Master of Education in Audiology from University of Virginia in the Spring of 1987. Mr. Murphy is affiliated with a number of hearing related national and international organizations. He can be reached at hearingdoc@aol.com and by phone at 215-230-9000.
Notes from VFW Post 11322
Downtown Quakertown has a number of old factory buildings, housed in one of these buildings on Belmont Avenue is the John Rivers Memorial VFW Post. Some of our older residents might remember this building as the Old Owls Building or the Little Red Caboose Day Care Center. This building has a number of functions, it houses Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Boy’s Scout Troop #55 and the John Rivers Memorial VFW and its branches. This VFW is multi functional, it not only helps Veterans but it also works within the community. On Sunday August 25th, this post recognized some of our Vietnam Veterans at the Tractor and Supply store in Quakertown. This was the start of other programs we will be doing honoring Vietnam Veterans. One of our branches is the The John Rivers Veterans Center; it operates as an Upper Bucks Outreach Center for Veterans. On September 20th, with the help of some of our members, we were able to provide important information to twenty (20) Upper Bucks County residents about Veterans Benefits. If you the reader of this informative publication would like to help homeless Veterans, we are collecting items like new underwear, t-shirts, briefs, socks, all hygiene products, gloves, I have a feeling this is going to be a long winter. We are collecting these items on Saturday, October 25th at
41 Belmont Avenue from 4:00 PM. to 6:00 PM. All items collected will be turned over to various Veterans help organizations. The John Rivers Veterans Center has a Christmas Tree Ornament that can be yours for a donation to this organization. We call it The Christmas Tree Ornament of Memory and Honor. For individuals the donation will be $25.00. It will have the Quakertown Memorial Monument on the front and on the back it will have the name of a Veteran from your family plus other information. The ornament will also have a red, white, & blue ribbon plus a ribbon that will say in-Honor-of (or) In-Memory-of dated 2014. For businesses, the donation would be a suggested $50.00. On the front of the ornament, there will be an American Flag with the Corporation’s name. On the back of this ornament will have the words In Honor and Memory of all Veterans who have served our country honorably, “THANK YOU.” All funds collected will help us continue our mission. To order, please call 215-529-0500 and leave a message, we will get back to you. Alternatively, you can call 267-992-4973. Thank You, Commander Paul Gerhart, Jr. John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 41 Belmont Ave. Quakertown, PA 18951
(above) The John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 is offering commemorative Christmas ornaments to be dedicated to the memory of or in honor of a Veteran. (below) Vietnam Veterans are recognized for their service at Tractor Supply Company this past August. The Post plans on expanding its recognition and assistance services to Veterans via its Upper Bucks Outreach for Veterans activities. photos submitted by paul gerhart, jr
Did you know? Five states are home to more than a million veterans: California (2.1 million), Florida (1.7 million), Texas (1.7 million), New York (1 million), and Pennsylvania (1 million). There are also an approximate 1.8 million female veterans nationwide.
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Dressing up as ghouls and other spooks originated from the ancient Celtic tradition of townspeople disguising themselves as demons and spirits. The Celts believed that disguising themselves this way would allow them to escape the notice of the real spirits wandering the streets during Samhain. The answers to the puzzles on this page are found elsewhere in this issue of UBFP.
Cub Scouts Kick Off Popcorn Sale
Autumn is here, bringing cooler temperatures, falling leaves and – POPCORN! Cub Scouts all over the country will be starting to go door-to-door selling Trail’s End brand popcorn to fund their Scouting activities. Many packs rely on this annual sale to support their activities, such as the popular Pinewood Derby and camping – throughout the year. This sale allows our scouts to earn rewards and scholarship money for college. Over 70% all the sales go directly to support the local scouts. This also teaches our scouts the value and process of setting and working towards goals, enhances their communication and leadership skills, and can boost their personal confidence. Pack 10 is no different. We are very excited to start our Popcorn Sale this year. Pack 10 sold their first box of popcorn to Senator Greenleaf this weekend. Pack 10 was so excited to spend some time with Senator Greenleaf and telling him all about the activities they did last year and what they have planned for this year. This one fundraiser allows us to participate
Batman Bats Black Cat Boo Broomstick Costumes Creepy Ghost
Haunted Howl Magic Makeup Mask Monster Parade Party
Princess Pumpkins Scarecrow Screams Skeleton Skull Spider Spooky
Superman Treat Trick Vampire Witch Zombie
BONUS! The letters remaining spell out a word. Can you get it?
Pack 10 with Senator Greenleaf.
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is many activities. Your support will allow us to attend activities such as Monster Jam, a Demolition Derby, Iron Pigs baseball game, go camping 4 times, host our annual Pinewood Derby day, and purchase the many belt loops and patches we will earn throughout the year. This year Cub Scouts are offering the option of sending popcorn treats to the U.S. Troops stationed all over the world. You can purchase a particular product or make a donation towards this. Beginning in September, look for Pack 10 Scouts taking orders in your neighborhood or in local store parking lots. For more information or to place an order online visit www. trails-end.com. If you are interested in learning more about Pack 10 in the Franconia, Souderton, Telford, Harleysville area, contact Scott Silver at agpack10@gmail.com or stop by Little Zion Church 267 Morwoord Rd, Telford, on any Monday night at 7pm. For more information about Cub Scouting visit www.beascout.org.