upper bucks free press • november 2012

SSG James Swigo – PA Army National Guard - Being

in the military for the past 11 years and being deployed to nations that don’t have the rights that we have as American has left a great impact on me and the importance of voting. Voting is important is because it is our Constitutional Right as Americans to make an impact and have a voice in the direction the nation is heading for the future. Voting is the very foundation that makes this nation

so greatand the reason why so many Service members before me gave their lives to protect this right. When you vote, it shows that you as an American care about this nation’s greatness and where it’s heading in the future.

Maryann Jacoby – Bedminster

It is our civic duty. It’s very important that everyone get out there and vote. We have to be involved in the process to have our voices heard.

Tom Smith – US Senatorial Candidate

We all need to be involved in the voting process. We need to keep the American Dream alive for all Americans. Voting helps ensure that others after us will have their right to the American dream. This is a great country and we need to keep it so.

Katrina Marino – Quakertown

Voting allows me to express a choice among candidates who I wish to become government leaders. The voting process helps not only me, but all citizens to get involved and support the democratic structure and to share our viewpoints in this right to freedom of speech about who should lead. Finally, taking the time to vote reflects pride in my nation and its government.

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Hurricane Sandy Hits

Upper Bucks, Community

Stands StrongOn October 29, the Upper Bucks area and many parts of the

Eastern seaboard were hit by Hurricane Sandy. While this area was not affected as seriously as places closer to the coast, the community is still at the time of publication suffering power outages and dealing with storm damage that could take weeks or months to repair. We would like to recognize the quick and diligent response by firefighters, police, and municipal workers in the hours and days after the storm. Neighbors helped neighbors and the community has pulled together and shown its best face through trying times.

Thanksgiving season is now upon us. Let us be grateful for the firefighters, police, utility workers, municipal employees, and neighbors who have worked through the storm and its aftermath to help the community hold together.

Let us also offer our thoughts and prayers to those people who live in areas that were affected most seriously by the hurricane, such as the New Jersey shore communities and New York City.

Photos by Michele Buono

Photo by Christopher Betz

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Owen Wasilewski brought his beloved turtle Tony Stewart (Owen is a big racing fan!) to the Blessing of the Animals at St. Isidore’s School.

PHOTO BY MICHELE BUONO

November 1FREE Flu Shots at St. Luke’s Palisades Family Practice, 7790 Easton Rd, Rt. 611, Ottsville, register at 1-866-STLUKESUpper Bucks Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Luncheon, 12pm at Silver Creek Country Club, [email protected]

November 1 to 16Thanksgiving Food Drive for Qtwn Food Pantry, non-perishable food items, visit the Y for a “turkey feather”, UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave. Qtwn, details at www.ubymca.org

November 2Benefit Car Cruise for EJ Wahl (17-yr-old), 3pm-8pm, St. Philip Neri church grounds, 1325 Klinerd Rd, Pennsburg, free admission, dona-tions accepted. (r/d Sat 11am-3pm), info at 215-679-7082

November 2 & 13“Oh, Deer!” outdoor discovery program for 3-5 year olds and adult. Pre-regis. required! Call Nockamixon State Park Education Ctr for details. 215-529-7307

November 3Qtwn Lions Hoagie Sale 9am-12noon at two Quakertown QNB locations (3rd & W. Broad) (Rt 309 & Mill Rd) $4.50/hoagieFamily Hayride, 7pm at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, free, all welcome, fellowship & refresh-ments follow, meet at Spinnerstown Rd/County Line Rd parking lot, more at www.tgsucc.org Singles Walk 10:30am-12noon at Nature Ctr led by Naturalist, bring lunch for after walk, $2/donation, 170 N. Chapman Rd, Doylestown. 215-345-7860 www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org Fonthill Castle’s 100th Anniv. Tower Tour, 10:30am & 11:45am, call 215-348-9461 for ticket details, DoylestownHam Dinner, 4pm-7pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, (between Mill & Hillcrest), $9/adults, $5/ages 5 to 10, Take-out available, 215-536-4992Roast Beef/Ham Dinner 4pm-7pm, Trinity UCC, Rte 212, Pleasant Valley, $11/adults, $5.50/ages 6-12, Take-outs $1 extra. 610-346-7114Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner 4:30pm-7pm at Friedens Lutheran, 2451 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley. $8/adults, $4/ages 6-12, Take-out available. 610-865-4144Beef & Ale Comedy Night hosted by St. Agnes-Sacred Heart School, opens 6:45pm, OLSH Gym, 100 Broad St, Hilltown. Tkts/$40, contact Sally 215-257-3571Nockamixon Dam Release Hike, 10am-2pm, Tohickon Valley County Park, 127 Cafferty Rd, Pipersville. Brisk paced 7-8 mile hike. Details: Ian 610-982-0166 or [email protected] Electronics Recycling 9am-1pm at parking lot behind St. Paul’s Lutheran, South Main & Lincoln Ave, Telford. Free! For acceptable/not acceptable list: [email protected]

November 4 - (Daylight Saving Time Ends)

Coach Purse Bingo, Perkasie Fire Co (pro-ceeds benefit Qtwn SPCA), doors open 12noon, games 1pm. Drinks & snacks available. Call 267-373-9739 for ticket info, bring can of dog/cat food for an extra card.

“Birds in Autumn” 2pm outdoor adventure for explorers of all ages. Free, 170 N. Chapman Rd, Doylestown, 215-345-7860, www.peacevalley-naturecenter.org

Dead Trees Give Life Nature Program, 2pm ($3/person) reserve. requested, not required, 501 Churchville Lane, www.churchvillenature-center.org

Zion Choral Society Concert, 3pm at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 2877 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg, www.zionchoral.com

Autumn Trolley Festival, 1pm-5pm, Chestnut & Wile St in Souderton, vendors, crafters, fun activities, food, DJ, etc. benefits rebuilding playground to include special needs. Lots more at www.chestnutstplayground or 267-664-4831 (also Nov. 11)

November 52013 Upper Bucks Relay for Life “Kick-Off” Meeting, 7pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, QtwnFamily Gadget Fair 6:30pm-8:30pm at Perkasie Free Library, 491 Arthur Ave. All ages play w/electronic gadgets, more info at www.buckslib.org

November 6 – ELECTION DAY!

Annual Election Day Bazaar, 10am-2pm at MorningStar Moravian Church, 234 S. Main St, Coopersburg. Luncheon served 11am-1pm

November 7FREE Flu Shots at St. Luke’s Quakertown, 1021 Park Ave., Qtwn, register at 1-866-STLUKES

Irish Explorer Presentation, 7pm at Historic Quakertown Train Station to introduce Chamber Tours (10-day tour in Ireland next Oct. 2013), [email protected]

AAUW Mtg, “Magic Nights” Dr Katie Hawn (author & sleep specialist) 7pm, 200 Veterans Lane, Doylestown, www.aauw-doylestown.org or 215-230-8330

November 8Breakfast Business Card Exchange, 7:30am-9:30am at Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, 340 Farmers Lane, Sellersville, [email protected]

Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner, 4:30-7pm, Lower Milford Fire Co., Limeport Pike. Adults $8, Children 6-12 $4.50, Take-out $8.50

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets every 2nd & 4th Thurs. 9:30am-11:30am. Faith Covenant Church, 109 S West End Blvd, Qtwn, More info: [email protected] or 215-538-7777

November 9Star Party Campfire Program, 7:30pm, adult/$5, kids/$3, (reserv. request, not required) more at www.churchvillenaturecenter.org or 215-357-4005

November 9 & 10Rummage/Crafts/Raffle/Bake Sale (Fri 10am-7pm) (Sat 10am-3pm, Bag sale $3, our bag), lunch/dinner avail., Christ’s Lutheran, One Luther Lane, Trumbauersville, 215-536-3193 or [email protected]

Holiday Bazaar (Fri 9am-6pm) (Sat 9am-3pm), Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 W. Summit St, Souderton

November 9, 10, 11 and 16, 17, 18“Scrooge” presented by First Drama Troupe at First UCC, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, ticket info at 215-536-4447 or [email protected], (tickets go on sale October 7)

November 10Fall Open House at CDP (Children’s Developmental Program), 9am-1pm, vendors, crafters, kids flea mkt, bake sale, prizes, 995 Doylestown Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-7800 or www.cdpChildren.org

Plumstead Twp Annual Veteran’s Day Observance, 9am at future Township Veterans’ Park, in front of Plumstead Christian School on Rte 611, program viewed at http://www.plum-steadtownship.org

Quakertown Cares Holiday Breakfast, 7:30am-11am at Qtwn HS cafeteria, Park Ave, Qtwn, $5.00, Pancakes, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, etc. Benefits Qtwn senior citizens, veterans, & families in need. Info: email [email protected]

Spaghetti Dinner 4pm-7pm by Boy Scout Troop 55 at Trinity Lutheran, 102 N. Hellertown Ave, Qtwn. $8/adult, $6/kids 3-10 at door. Call Amy for discount advance tkts at 267-374-6329

Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner, 4pm-7pm, St. John’s Lutheran of Spinnerstown, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, $9/adults, $5/age 6-11, free 5 & under, www.stjspin.org or Stan 215-536-7846

Pumpkin Festival, free all ages, 10am-3pm, games/prizes/pumpkin carving/painting, food to buy, Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran, One Luther Lane, Trumbauersville, 215-536-3193, [email protected] Craft Fair, 9am-3pm, benefits Sellersville Fire Dept., call Cathy 215-257-8852

Craft Fair at Dublin Fire Co. (check with fire co. for details)

Indoor Craft Fair at Cressman Armory, 225 E. Park Ave, Sellersville, 9am-3pm, to rent space call 215-234-4729 for details, proceeds benefit 228th BSB PA Army National Guard familiesUBYMCA 2nd Fall Aerobothon, ages 13 and up, (get a sponsor and regis. fee is waived), 9am-2pm (ck-in 8:15-8:45), contact Megan Deily, [email protected] for details

November 10 & 11Living Gifts Christmas Fair, (Sat 9am-3pm) (Sun 8am-2pm), Trinity Lutheran Church, 19 S. Fifth St, Perkasie, light lunch available, www.trinityperkasie.org or 215-257-6801, benefits charities

Sleep-Out for Homelessness, 5pm Rally at Main & Broad Sts, Souderton, 7pm Sleep Out at Zion Mennonite Church, 149 Cherry Lane, Souderton, Fun for all, details & register at www.keystoneopportunity.org/events/sleepout

November 11 – VETERANS DAY!

“March Forth Quartet” Benefit Concert 6:30pm at West Swamp Mennonite, 2501 Allentown Rd, Qtwn. Free will offering & refreshments follow. 215-536-7468

Buffet Breakfast, 8am-1pm, Silverdale Fire Co., 111 West Main St, Silverdale. Pancakes, Sausage, French Toast, Eggs, etc. Adults $7, Kids 6-12 $4, Under 6 free.

Zion Choral Society Concert, 3pm at Penn Valley Church, 320 N. Third St, Telford, www.zioncho-ral.com

Vera Bradley/Longaberger Bingo, 1pm, $20/$25 at door, Saucon Valley Café, Hellertown, benefits Saucon Valley HS Class of 2013, 610-838-1084

Holiday Portrait w/Pets, 11am-3pm at Happy Hounds in Coopersburg, www.happyhound-slodge.biz

“What’s It Worth II” at Benner Hall in Richlandtown, 10am-4pm, also free Genealogy Workshop w/lectures 2pm & 3pm, start family tree, more at 215-536-5636

November 13Citizens for Constitutional Government, open forum discussing issues including election results & current issues, open to public. 6:30pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W. Mill St, Qtwn

Open House at Upper Bucks County Technical School for prospective students (grade 5-11) & parents, 6pm-8pm at 3115 Ridge Rd, Perkasie. Visit www.ubtech.org for more info

“Minding the Store: Protecting Confidential Info”, (small business series), 8am at McCooles Arts & Events in Quakertown, [email protected]

Early Learning: Why it Applies To & Impacts Your Business, panel discussion, 6pm-8pm, Pennridge HS, N. 5th St, Perkasie, regis. by Nov. 9, 215-257-5390 or [email protected]

Quakertown Neighborhood Assoc. Monthly Meeting, 7pm at Quakertown Library, www.quakertownna.org

November 15Holiday Show/Sale, local artisans, 4pm-8pm, McCoole’s Arts & Events, 10 S. Main St, Qtwn, $1 admission benefits Qtwn Histor. Soc., lots more info at 215-538-1897

Keystone Op Ctr Soup Night, (bring bowl) 4:30pm-7:30pm, Zwingli UCC, 350 Wile Ave, Souderton, tkts $7 at keystoneopportunity.org/events/soup-night or Office, 104 Main St & Zwingli UCC, $9 at door

Marketing Your Products & Services to Bucks Co. PennDot & Federal Govt, 8am at BCCC in Perkasie, [email protected]

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Upper Bucks Community Events November 1FREE Flu Shots at St. Luke’s Palisades Family Practice, 7790 Easton Rd, Rt. 611, Ottsville, register at 1-866-STLUKESUpper Bucks Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Luncheon, 12pm at Silver Creek Country Club, [email protected]

November 1 to 16Thanksgiving Food Drive for Qtwn Food Pantry, non-perishable food items, visit the Y for a “turkey feather”, UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave. Qtwn, details at www.ubymca.org

November 2Benefit Car Cruise for EJ Wahl (17-yr-old), 3pm-8pm, St. Philip Neri church grounds, 1325 Klinerd Rd, Pennsburg, free admission, dona-tions accepted. (r/d Sat 11am-3pm), info at 215-679-7082

November 2 & 13“Oh, Deer!” outdoor discovery program for 3-5 year olds and adult. Pre-regis. required! Call Nockamixon State Park Education Ctr for details. 215-529-7307

November 3Qtwn Lions Hoagie Sale 9am-12noon at two Quakertown QNB locations (3rd & W. Broad) (Rt 309 & Mill Rd) $4.50/hoagieFamily Hayride, 7pm at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, free, all welcome, fellowship & refresh-ments follow, meet at Spinnerstown Rd/County Line Rd parking lot, more at www.tgsucc.org Singles Walk 10:30am-12noon at Nature Ctr led by Naturalist, bring lunch for after walk, $2/donation, 170 N. Chapman Rd, Doylestown. 215-345-7860 www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org Fonthill Castle’s 100th Anniv. Tower Tour, 10:30am & 11:45am, call 215-348-9461 for ticket details, DoylestownHam Dinner, 4pm-7pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, (between Mill & Hillcrest), $9/adults, $5/ages 5 to 10, Take-out available, 215-536-4992Roast Beef/Ham Dinner 4pm-7pm, Trinity UCC, Rte 212, Pleasant Valley, $11/adults, $5.50/ages 6-12, Take-outs $1 extra. 610-346-7114Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner 4:30pm-7pm at Friedens Lutheran, 2451 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley. $8/adults, $4/ages 6-12, Take-out available. 610-865-4144Beef & Ale Comedy Night hosted by St. Agnes-Sacred Heart School, opens 6:45pm, OLSH Gym, 100 Broad St, Hilltown. Tkts/$40, contact Sally 215-257-3571Nockamixon Dam Release Hike, 10am-2pm, Tohickon Valley County Park, 127 Cafferty Rd, Pipersville. Brisk paced 7-8 mile hike. Details: Ian 610-982-0166 or [email protected] Electronics Recycling 9am-1pm at parking lot behind St. Paul’s Lutheran, South Main & Lincoln Ave, Telford. Free! For acceptable/not acceptable list: [email protected]

November 4 - (Daylight Saving Time Ends)

Coach Purse Bingo, Perkasie Fire Co (pro-ceeds benefit Qtwn SPCA), doors open 12noon, games 1pm. Drinks & snacks available. Call 267-373-9739 for ticket info, bring can of dog/cat food for an extra card.

“Birds in Autumn” 2pm outdoor adventure for explorers of all ages. Free, 170 N. Chapman Rd, Doylestown, 215-345-7860, www.peacevalley-naturecenter.org

Dead Trees Give Life Nature Program, 2pm ($3/person) reserve. requested, not required, 501 Churchville Lane, www.churchvillenature-center.org

Zion Choral Society Concert, 3pm at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 2877 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg, www.zionchoral.com

Autumn Trolley Festival, 1pm-5pm, Chestnut & Wile St in Souderton, vendors, crafters, fun activities, food, DJ, etc. benefits rebuilding playground to include special needs. Lots more at www.chestnutstplayground or 267-664-4831 (also Nov. 11)

November 52013 Upper Bucks Relay for Life “Kick-Off” Meeting, 7pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, QtwnFamily Gadget Fair 6:30pm-8:30pm at Perkasie Free Library, 491 Arthur Ave. All ages play w/electronic gadgets, more info at www.buckslib.org

November 6 – ELECTION DAY!

Annual Election Day Bazaar, 10am-2pm at MorningStar Moravian Church, 234 S. Main St, Coopersburg. Luncheon served 11am-1pm

November 7FREE Flu Shots at St. Luke’s Quakertown, 1021 Park Ave., Qtwn, register at 1-866-STLUKES

Irish Explorer Presentation, 7pm at Historic Quakertown Train Station to introduce Chamber Tours (10-day tour in Ireland next Oct. 2013), [email protected]

AAUW Mtg, “Magic Nights” Dr Katie Hawn (author & sleep specialist) 7pm, 200 Veterans Lane, Doylestown, www.aauw-doylestown.org or 215-230-8330

November 8Breakfast Business Card Exchange, 7:30am-9:30am at Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, 340 Farmers Lane, Sellersville, [email protected]

Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner, 4:30-7pm, Lower Milford Fire Co., Limeport Pike. Adults $8, Children 6-12 $4.50, Take-out $8.50

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets every 2nd & 4th Thurs. 9:30am-11:30am. Faith Covenant Church, 109 S West End Blvd, Qtwn, More info: [email protected] or 215-538-7777

November 9Star Party Campfire Program, 7:30pm, adult/$5, kids/$3, (reserv. request, not required) more at www.churchvillenaturecenter.org or 215-357-4005

November 9 & 10Rummage/Crafts/Raffle/Bake Sale (Fri 10am-7pm) (Sat 10am-3pm, Bag sale $3, our bag), lunch/dinner avail., Christ’s Lutheran, One Luther Lane, Trumbauersville, 215-536-3193 or [email protected]

Holiday Bazaar (Fri 9am-6pm) (Sat 9am-3pm), Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 W. Summit St, Souderton

November 9, 10, 11 and 16, 17, 18“Scrooge” presented by First Drama Troupe at First UCC, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, ticket info at 215-536-4447 or [email protected], (tickets go on sale October 7)

November 10Fall Open House at CDP (Children’s Developmental Program), 9am-1pm, vendors, crafters, kids flea mkt, bake sale, prizes, 995 Doylestown Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-7800 or www.cdpChildren.org

Plumstead Twp Annual Veteran’s Day Observance, 9am at future Township Veterans’ Park, in front of Plumstead Christian School on Rte 611, program viewed at http://www.plum-steadtownship.org

Quakertown Cares Holiday Breakfast, 7:30am-11am at Qtwn HS cafeteria, Park Ave, Qtwn, $5.00, Pancakes, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, etc. Benefits Qtwn senior citizens, veterans, & families in need. Info: email [email protected]

Spaghetti Dinner 4pm-7pm by Boy Scout Troop 55 at Trinity Lutheran, 102 N. Hellertown Ave, Qtwn. $8/adult, $6/kids 3-10 at door. Call Amy for discount advance tkts at 267-374-6329

Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner, 4pm-7pm, St. John’s Lutheran of Spinnerstown, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, $9/adults, $5/age 6-11, free 5 & under, www.stjspin.org or Stan 215-536-7846

Pumpkin Festival, free all ages, 10am-3pm, games/prizes/pumpkin carving/painting, food to buy, Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran, One Luther Lane, Trumbauersville, 215-536-3193, [email protected] Craft Fair, 9am-3pm, benefits Sellersville Fire Dept., call Cathy 215-257-8852

Craft Fair at Dublin Fire Co. (check with fire co. for details)

Indoor Craft Fair at Cressman Armory, 225 E. Park Ave, Sellersville, 9am-3pm, to rent space call 215-234-4729 for details, proceeds benefit 228th BSB PA Army National Guard familiesUBYMCA 2nd Fall Aerobothon, ages 13 and up, (get a sponsor and regis. fee is waived), 9am-2pm (ck-in 8:15-8:45), contact Megan Deily, [email protected] for details

November 10 & 11Living Gifts Christmas Fair, (Sat 9am-3pm) (Sun 8am-2pm), Trinity Lutheran Church, 19 S. Fifth St, Perkasie, light lunch available, www.trinityperkasie.org or 215-257-6801, benefits charities

Sleep-Out for Homelessness, 5pm Rally at Main & Broad Sts, Souderton, 7pm Sleep Out at Zion Mennonite Church, 149 Cherry Lane, Souderton, Fun for all, details & register at www.keystoneopportunity.org/events/sleepout

November 11 – VETERANS DAY!

“March Forth Quartet” Benefit Concert 6:30pm at West Swamp Mennonite, 2501 Allentown Rd, Qtwn. Free will offering & refreshments follow. 215-536-7468

Buffet Breakfast, 8am-1pm, Silverdale Fire Co., 111 West Main St, Silverdale. Pancakes, Sausage, French Toast, Eggs, etc. Adults $7, Kids 6-12 $4, Under 6 free.

Zion Choral Society Concert, 3pm at Penn Valley Church, 320 N. Third St, Telford, www.zioncho-ral.com

Vera Bradley/Longaberger Bingo, 1pm, $20/$25 at door, Saucon Valley Café, Hellertown, benefits Saucon Valley HS Class of 2013, 610-838-1084

Holiday Portrait w/Pets, 11am-3pm at Happy Hounds in Coopersburg, www.happyhound-slodge.biz

“What’s It Worth II” at Benner Hall in Richlandtown, 10am-4pm, also free Genealogy Workshop w/lectures 2pm & 3pm, start family tree, more at 215-536-5636

November 13Citizens for Constitutional Government, open forum discussing issues including election results & current issues, open to public. 6:30pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W. Mill St, Qtwn

Open House at Upper Bucks County Technical School for prospective students (grade 5-11) & parents, 6pm-8pm at 3115 Ridge Rd, Perkasie. Visit www.ubtech.org for more info

“Minding the Store: Protecting Confidential Info”, (small business series), 8am at McCooles Arts & Events in Quakertown, [email protected]

Early Learning: Why it Applies To & Impacts Your Business, panel discussion, 6pm-8pm, Pennridge HS, N. 5th St, Perkasie, regis. by Nov. 9, 215-257-5390 or [email protected]

Quakertown Neighborhood Assoc. Monthly Meeting, 7pm at Quakertown Library, www.quakertownna.org

November 15Holiday Show/Sale, local artisans, 4pm-8pm, McCoole’s Arts & Events, 10 S. Main St, Qtwn, $1 admission benefits Qtwn Histor. Soc., lots more info at 215-538-1897

Keystone Op Ctr Soup Night, (bring bowl) 4:30pm-7:30pm, Zwingli UCC, 350 Wile Ave, Souderton, tkts $7 at keystoneopportunity.org/events/soup-night or Office, 104 Main St & Zwingli UCC, $9 at door

Marketing Your Products & Services to Bucks Co. PennDot & Federal Govt, 8am at BCCC in Perkasie, [email protected]


O rganizations

C ommunity Meals

NOVA Launches 2012 Holiday Gift Program for Victims of Crime

NOVA Launches 2012 Holiday Gift Program for Victims of Crime

Each year, the counseling department at Network of Victim Assistance coordinates a Holiday Gift Program that matches donors from the community with recipient families from among the victims of crimes who have been NOVA clients through the year. The goal is to help victims create a happy holiday season for themselves and their own loved ones.

And it’s not too late to become a donor for this rapidly approaching holiday season.

“Our program is aimed at giving families who have been the victims of crime a better holiday, not only by giving gifts, but also by giving them a sense of empowerment that they can create a better holiday with their family,” says Charity G. Mackey, M.S., LPC, a NOVA counselor. “This can be part of the ‘new normal’ that we work to help clients and their families achieve.”

One way donors can encourage empowerment is to purchase gift

cards to stores where parents can personally shop for their children,

such as Toys R Us, Target, Kmart or Wal-Mart. Another way to achieve

the “new normal” is by providing “family experiences” through donations of

restaurant, movie theater or museum gift cards or through activity baskets of such items as board games,

DVDs, family craft projects and other activities families can engage in together.

“Third, some donors wish to purchase specific items for clients and their families,” says Mackey. “In that case, we make arrangements for these donors to receive wish-lists from the clients.”

NOVA also collects donations of food for holiday meal baskets.

Past donors or interested parties have already been emailed with particulars about the 2012 program and asked to respond with their interest or to pass along the email to anyone who might wish to participate in the gift-giving.

If you are interested in getting involved for this holiday season or have some questions about the program, please contact the NOVA counseling department at 215.343.6543 or one of the counselors: Charity Mackey, [email protected] or Joyce Jefferies, M.S., [email protected]. Donors are asked to tell how many family members you are able to adopt and what type of donation you choose: store gift cards with gift wrap so parents can shop for their children, family experiences gift cards or gift baskets, or specific wish-list gift items.

“After donors contact us, they are matched with a family,” says Mackey. “We provide the ages and gender of the participating family members, but no other identifying information.”

The counseling department at NOVA will assign all families or individuals to donors by November 9; all donations, including food items for holiday meals baskets, must be delivered to NOVA headquarters, 2370 York Road, Suite B1, Jamison, PA 18929, by December 7.

Free Press intern Amber Qalagari had a unique opportunity to intern at the second Presidential debate held at Hofstra University, where she is currently in her sophomore year. We asked her to write about her experience.

It has been said that college is the best four years of one’s life. Not only because of the friends you make or what you learn, but for the experiences outside of the

classroom. I saw that statement come to life when I received the experience of a lifetime: interning for CNN during the third presidential debate, held at my university.

I currently attend Hofstra University located in Long Island, New York working towards a degree in Broadcast Journalism. The university was successful in their bid to host one of the three presidential debates for the second election year in a row.

As a student, I had the opportunity to apply to be a “student volunteer” for the Hofstra debate.

With 10,000 students attending Hofstra, chances of being chosen seemed slim. Being chosen to help in my own field seemed impossible.

Against these slim odds, I was placed in the national media department working with CNN. I was one of few students who was offered a paid internship with the company.

I was officially hired as a CNN runner, a fitting term because of the amount of movement the job entailed. As a runner, I was hired on the pretense, as CNN put it, of having “to wear many hats.”

Some of my duties included: filling in for test runs, running credentials to media officials and executives, as well as picking up media members from CNN and other networks. There were also less glamorous jobs, like grocery shopping for 70 people.

I worked with CNN for three days; putting in over 30 hours during that span. It was eye-opening to see all of the hard work that goes behind reporting news. Reporting news is not as glamorous as the television makes it seem.

The hardest part of the job was staying unbiased. I am extremely active in politics on campus as I am the communications chair of the Hofstra College Republicans. I am the first to express my political opinions and debate with ayone, willing or not. However, during my internship, it was clearly stressed that opinions needed to be left unspoken; requiring me to literally bite my tongue at times.

Although I was working for CNN , I couldn’t keep myself away from my dream network, Fox News.

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet some of my favorite Fox correspondents such as Megyn Kelley, Sean Hannity, and Brett Baier.

It was amazing to have a taste of the career I am working so hard in school to pursue. On the day of the debate I felt like an official member of a media team. In one way the experience seemed like a tease as I found myself back in class the next day. On the other hand, the experience fully solidified my career choice and made me want to pursue that even further.

For this Young Republican “Running” the Presidential Debate was an Inspiring Experience

Saturday Morning Bird Walks, 8am-10am Fall Migration! Free, 170 N. Chapman Rd, Doylestown, 215-345-7860 or www.peacevalley-naturecenter.org

Volunteer Doctors Care at Upper Bucks Clinic offers free primary medical care to adults in Upper Bucks County with no medical insurance and meet income eligibility guidelines. Info: 215-538-4774

Community Hymn Sing, 6pm, first Sunday every month, Saucon Mennonite Church, 6639 N. Main St, Coopersburg, All invited, refreshments pro-vided, 610-282-0514

Quakertown PetSmart Pet Adoption Day! 11am-3pm every 2nd Saturday of the month, [email protected]

Miller-Keystone Blood Center Mobile comes to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Quakertown, call 800-223-6667 for days and times.NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, Information, Guidance, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900. www.NOVABucks.org

Tourette Syndrome Support Group for adults over 21, 7pm-8:30pm, meets 2nd Thursday every month, Doylestown Hospital, contact Susan 215-527-7229 or [email protected]

Gamblers Anonymous meets every Saturday 11am-1pm, St. Luke’s Hosp. Education Ctr, Rm 111, Ostrum St, Bethlehem, 215-872-5635

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday 10am-11am, West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd, Quakertown, No dues, fees, and free babysitting. www.oa.org or Bob 610-762-3779

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday at 7pm, Grand View Hosp. info at 215-453-4699

Bedminster Nar-Anon Support Group meets every Tuesday 7:30pm at Deep Run West Mennonite Church, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie. Support for family & friends with loved ones struggling with addiction, [email protected]

A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse & violence) 24-hour Hotline – 1-800-220-8116, www.awomansplace.org

Kiwanis meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown

Free Community Meals in Qtwn, 6pm at Richland Friends Quaker Meeting on second, fourth & fifth Weds. every month. Mill Rd & Main St off Route 309. 215-536-0395

Community Meal-every third Thursday of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, First UCC, 4th & Park, Qtwn, 215-536-4447

Bingo at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue every Tues. doors open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn. 215-536-7226Bingo 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 5pm, games 6:30pm (refreshments avail.) 5064 Stump Rd

SENIOR CENTERS BELOWUpper Bucks Senior Center (ongoing) 2183 Milford Sq. Pike, 215-536-3066, www.upperbuckssac.com Line Dancing – Fri. 10am Yoga – Fri. 9am Pinochle – Fri. 12:30pm Bingo – Tues. and Thurs. 12:15pm Bridge – Mon. 11:30am

November 17Holiday Fair 9am-4pm at Franconia School, 366 Harleysville Pike, Souderton, (vendors wanted, call 215-527-0276 or [email protected]) Benefits school!Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse, 7:00pm, Perkasie Mennonite Church320 W Chestnut Sts. The Stray Birds and opening act Tecla Gay and John Catterall perform bluegrass and other tra-ditional folk music. Adults $10, Over 65 $8, Students 13 and up $5, 12 & under Free. A por-tion of the proceeds benefits FISH food pantry. Donations of non-perishable items also collected. Refreshments for sale. Visit www.perkmenno.net or call 215-723-2010. Handicapped accessible.“Gobblerfest” 6pm-11pm Turkey Dinner, live music, dancing, games, auction, etc. $20, call 215-390-0434, American Legion Post 10, 493 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort WashingtonFree Concert 7pm at Hatfield Church of the Brethren, 1333 Cowpath Rd, Hatfield, evening of inspirational music by local Glenn Faul, fellowship & refresh-ments follow. More info at 215-855-306462nd Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade, starts 1pm on Main St., www.Lansdale.org for infoAnnual Turkey Trot 5k run/walk, 9am at Fischer’s Park, Towamencin Twp, pre-reg. at www.active.com or 8am day of race, 240-210-5682

November 17 & 18“Gospel According to St. Mark” solo performance by Emmy Winner Wayne Turney, (Sat. 8pm) (Sun. 2pm), Good Shepherd Church, Hilltown, reception follows, 215-822-3930 for ticket info.

November 18“First One Hundred Years” Sine’s 5 and 10 in Quakertown, by Wm. Harr, 2pm at One-room Schoolhouse at 2165, Rt 212 in Pleasant Valley. Free, public is invited. Tom Cline 484-308-1510Pre-Turkey Day Breakfast Buffet, 8am-12noon, Southeastern Volun. Fire Co., 2687 Wassergass Rd, Hellertown, $9/adults, $4/ages 4-12, under 4 is freeGospel Concert at Ebenezer New Reformed Church, 3221 Bingen Rd, Bethlehem, (Zepp Family Bluegrass & Garage Kept Bluegrass) Info at 215-536-7303Zion Choral Society Concert, 3pm & 7pm at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, 1151 South Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, www.zionchoral.com

November 22 – THANKSGIVING DAY!

November 23 & 2442nd Belsnickel Craft Show, Boyertown HS, (Fri 11am-7pm) (Sat 10am-4pm), $5, free under 12 w/adult, handmade by artisans, supports Historical Soc., 43 South Chestnut St, www.Boyertownhistory.org

November 25Basket Bingo, open 12noon, (all filled), Quakertown Fire Co, 505 West Broad, games, raffles, food, bring nonperishable food for special drawing, Tkts/$20 at 267-374-0156

November 29Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30-7pm, Lower Milford Fire Co., Limeport Pike, Adults $7.50, Children $4.50, Take-out $8.00. Salad bar and dessert included.“8th Annual Cookies/Cocoa/Caring”, 6pm-8pm, Historic Quakertown Train Station (Front & Broad), free hot cocoa, cookies, kids crafts. Donate small gift card to local store requested (if possible) will go to families in QCSD. www.quak-ertownna.org

November 30Quakertown Tree Lighting Festival, 7pm Triangle Park Downtown, www.quakertownalive.com

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Historical Society Artisan Show Offers Unique Gifts Just in Time for the Holidays

Nine area artists and craftspeople have been invited to participate in the first an-nual Quakertown Historical Society Artisan Craft Show and Sale to be held Thursday, November 15 from 4 - 8pm. McCoole’s Arts and Events Place will be the location for this show and sale of exclusively original, handcrafted items, just in time for one-of-a-kind holiday gift giving.

A $1 entrance fee will benefit the Quakertown Historical Society and entitle each guest to a $5 coupon for dinner at McCoole’s. McCoole’s will offer a cash bar, featuring $5 pumpkin martinis, for guests’ enjoyment as they peruse the unique items.

Crafters include Cathy Gillahan (Cat Gil Designs) - hand-crafted jewelry, custom teddy bears, crocheted scarves and cowls; Harley Hill Farms - alpaca products including socks, mittens, stuffed animals; Eric Hellmann - Corian cutting boards and serving dishes; Lora Mayer - Functional pottery for every kitchen; Anne Meyers (ReNew Designs) - unique and fun accessories and ornaments from recycled products; Sue Quinque - fine art jewelry and seasonal wreaths; Sue Shelly - hand-painted silk and hand-woven chenille scarves; Linda Stauffer - fine and fanciful stoneware and porcelain pottery; Janet Stever - hand-carved wooden holiday figures and ornaments and fine art prints.

The Historical Society cordially invites you to support local craftspeople and the soci-ety by visiting this unique holiday event on November 15, and bring a friend!

PHOEBE RICHLAND SEEKS SUPPORT FOR OPERATION SANTA CLAUS

Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, 108 South Main Street, Richlandtown, is asking donors in the local community to support a grandparent this holiday season. Each year, the auxiliary seeks to fill all resident gift requests either by gift donations or by purchasing gifts with funds they have raised.

They are currently gathering individual resident gift ideas with a goal to provide at least two gifts for each Phoebe Richland resident to unwrap at a holiday party. All gifts are requested to be $15.00 or less. Those who are interested in supporting Operation Santa Claus may adopt one or more residents, offer a monetary gift or donate general gift items.

Please call Robin Funk at 267-371-4506 to register as a holiday donor with your name, phone number and preferences for Operation Santa Claus.

Car Cruise to Benefit Local Teen and FamiilyOn Friday, November 2, there will be a Benefit Car Cruise for the family of EJ Wahl.

EJ is a 17-year old are student who has recently been diagnosed with an inoperable ma-lignant brain tumor. The cruise will be held on the St. Philip Neri church grounds at 1325 Klinerd Road in Pennsburg from 3 – 8pm. There is no pre-registration or admission costs. Donations are gratefully accepted. Food and 50/50 tickets will be available. Rain date is Saturday, November 3, 11am – 3pm. For more information, please call 215-679-7082.

QCHS Teacher Heals, Offers Thanks for Outpouring of Support

In July, QCHS biology teacher Tina Sullivan was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The tumor, called aMid-line B-cell,was locatedon top of her heart and was the size of a baseball. Now, after four chemotherapy treatments, the tumor is not visible on her most recent PET scan. Shewill continue with chemo and a maintenance treatment.

With a beautiful bald head, Mrs. Sullivan addressed her predicament with humor. Employing her biology background, Mrs. Sullivan explained her cancer through a QCSD-TV News interview.

On Oct. 16, the QCHS field hockey team honored her for her courage and strength. The members wore lime green socks. The $828 proceeds from their snack stand and sale of green wristbands will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The total donation will be $1,656 because GSK’s Light the Night initiative will match the donation.

The team gave Mrs. Sullivan flowers, a symbolic check and a pair of green socks. They wanted to echo the slogan Mrs. Sullivan has obeyed, “No one fights alone!” The sentence is written on the green bracelets, along with her name.

At the Wednesday QCHS staff meeting, Mrs. Sullivan choked up as she told colleagues about the wonderful field hockey tribute. She added, “Your amazing outpouring of kind-ness, love and support have helped me fight this disease. I am so thankful for such caring friends and co-workers.”

Come for Cookies and Cocoa and Support a Good Cause

FREE COOKIES! The Quakertown Neighborhood Association would like to an-nounce the 8th Annual Cookies, Cocoa, and Caring event to be held on November 29th at the historical Quakertown Train Station. The event will run from 6pm to 8pm. Mark your calendars now and join us for free cookies, cocoa, and more! We will also be decorating ornaments that will be hung on the Christmas Tree during the tree lighting ceremony.

The Cookies, Cocoa, and Caring event is held each year to collect gift cards from our communities local stores. The gift cards will go to families in need within the Quakertown Community School District. If you are unable to attend, but would still like to make a donation please let us know by calling 267-424-0479 or emailing us at [email protected]. Additional information can also be found on our website. Please visit www.quakertownna.org.

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In my years working as a professional art and antiques appraiser, I have heard people say, “Oh that’s not valuable, it’s just a print!” People might have a change of heart when they review some actual sales records for valuable items that are often discounted as “just prints”. Prints can bring real money in the art market if you know what you have and what it is worth.

Recently, a Currier & Ives lithograph sold for $76,375, Picasso’s etching of the Frugal Repast sold for $123,000, and a set of ten Toulouse-Lautrec lithographs brought home $882,500. All prints!

Prints can turn up anywhere including at garage sales, flea markets, charity auctions. Many prints—lithographs, serigraphs, etchings, engravings, monotypes--bring very high prices too. Not bad for an image on a piece of paper!

What You Should Look ForWhen collecting prints, a tried and true

rule is that a print should be judged on the quality of the impression, the condition of the paper as well as the integrity of the pro-cess. It is wise to evaluate the paper first before you consider the printed image. A watermark in the paper will reveal a great deal about the integrity and value of the print. The condition of the paper—tears, creases, stains—will also impact value.

If you have a print with a fraction marked on the bottom, that fraction rep-resents the print’s number within the print

run. The numerator tells you how early or late your print was pulled off the machine in the print run. The denominator tells you how many prints are included in the entire print run or how many pulls occurred.

For instance, the Dutch master Rembrandt produced small print runs. He typically produced prints in a run of no more than 12 impressions. There would be only 12 prints pulled off of one printers’ plate. On the other hand, print runs could also be very large like Thomas Kinkade’s print runs which often swelled to 5,000 im-pressions for the same image. In this case, you and 4,999 of your friends may have the same print—and that doesn’t do much for value.

In short, the more prints available of the same image or the larger the print run, of-ten times the lower the value of each print. Popular posters are typically found in print runs of 100,000 or more. For collectors, you want to have a low numbered print and low numbered run like “1/10.” This frac-tion marking would indicate you have the

first print off the presses in a small print run of only 10 prints. This marking indicates that after 10 pulls, the artist and the printer agreed to destroy the original plate—like breaking the mold in sculpture—so no more prints may be produced.

Thought all prints were just inexpen-sive reproductions? You may want to think again.

Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents appraisal events nationwide. Watch Dr. Lori appraise antiques on Discovery channel’s hit TV show, Auction Kings. Learn about your antiques at www.DrLoriV.com, www.facebook.com/doctor-lori or call (888) 431-1010.

A Primer on Antique Prints

Photo: Staff of www.DrLoriV.comCurrier & Ives prints bring very high values in the antiques market.

Dig Pink Event Surpasses Its Goal

The QCHS Girls’ Volleyball Team raised more than $5,000 with its 4th Annual Dig Pink event. Senior Meghan Lopes organized the event for her Graduation Project. She added a “Twist of Purple” to the DIG PINK Event this year in memory of a close friend’s mom who lost her battle to Mesothelioma, Maureen Montoney. With part of the proceeds, she opened a scholarship called “Momma Montoney,” which will be presented annually to a senior athlete who has been directly affected by cancer or an immediate family member. The rest of the proceeds will be donated locally to St. Luke’s for Breast Cancer Research.

In the past 4 years, DIG PINK has grown into much more than just a charity volleyball match. Fundraising for this year’s event included the

following: the sale of more than 700 t-shirts, a bake sale outside of Wal-Mart, the sale of handmade chocolate candy and the sale of necklaces. All donations/proceeds from the match including the proceeds from the snack stand also went toward the cause.

Beyond the team’s contributions, here are a few more people the team thanked:

Dr. Lisa Andrejko, Superintendent, for allowing us to“ PINK OUT” the district with “Casual for a Cause” dress downs. All the District personnel who purchased shirts to support the event. Milford Middle School for the top dress down collection of $250, followed closely by Richland and Tohickon Valley, also totaling more than $200. Individual donors. Strayer 7thgrader Maddie Routson, who spent the last month baking cookies to raise money to donate to the cause. Her efforts alone raised $265.10!

The goal was to surpass last year’s total of more than $4,100. To date, this year’s event hasraised $5,491.70. The team will put $2,000 into the previously mentioned scholarship fund for a $500 award this year and a $250 award for each of the next six years. The hope is that future players will pick up the project and continue to fund the scholarship. The remaining $3,491.70 of this year’s proceeds will be donated to St. Luke’s.

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You have traveled quite an incredible journey. The beginning you started out with normal hearing. Father time and your environment took its toll upon your audito-ry system. Things got to the point that you were unable to hear and understand speech at normal conversational levels. Asking for repetition, faking it with a smile, turn-ing the volume control on the television louder, and quietly inquiring to your part-ner, “What did they say?” in the company of friends or while attending a local theater performance.

Finally, you came to the realization, disgusted with the deteriorating quality of simple activities, and surrendered to the fatal hearing test. No news here. The au-diologist recommends two digital hearing aids and you are fitted with your new ears. Now what?

It does not stop here. This is only the beginning. The most critical component is now aural rehabilitation. This the pro-fessional support that ensures successful adaptation and daily use by the wearer.

During the fitting session, your audiolo-gist will show you everything you need to know and perform to derive optimum benefit. Included will be: inserting and ex-tracting the device from your ear, installing and changing the battery, daily cleaning requirements, correct use of the volume control, strategies in making good use of the memory button during unique listening environments, and supplemental reading to reinforce the aforementioned.

You thought using hearing aids would be like putting on a new pair of socks? Not

likely. You are wearing a prosthetic device like and artificial arm or leg. Many people have the misnomer that they can buy the cheapest hearing aid (only one, even when they require two), stick it in their ear, and without any instruction during drive-thru service, they are on their way. No, no Nanette! Where do people get these ideas? Then wonder why they are getting no ben-efit or satisfaction.

From personal experience (I wear two hearing aids), the easiest practice environ-ment is within your own home watching television and conversing with family and friends. As you become more accustomed to your new hearing, increase the number of hours per day and various environments to explore. Be kind to yourself. This pro-cess takes time and patience.

After about two weeks, a follow up visit to your audiologist is needed. If you ex-perience any problems or difficulties, it should be sooner. During this visit, ad-ditional aural rehabilitation is needed. Provide a list of the positive and negative issues for your audiologist to address. Are there comfort issues (physical or acoustic), situational concerns that affect listening and understanding, or personal feelings

that need discussed. Once the cards are laid on the table, a plan of action is mapped out and you are ready to move to the next level. Armed with reinstruction, readjust-ment, and renewed confidence another two weeks of practice is before you.

If you feel comfortable and have gradu-ated to wearing your hearing aids every day, all day, then you are on your way. If you still have issues and concerns, pick up the telephone and contact your audiologist for additional office time for follow up au-ral rehabilitation. Your professional is not a mind-reader. They are more than happy to be at your service in helping you attain better hearing. In the event you feel the style of hearing aids pose difficulty in daily use, you can change to a different style within thirty days of the initial date of fit-ting.

Anything is possible. However, you must be an active participant in your pur-suit to better hearing.

Do you have hearing difficulty? Are you tired, fatigued, or embarrassed because of your hearing? Do something now. Schedule an appointment to have your hearing checked today.

You’ve Received Your New Hearing Aids, Now What?


By: Corbin Williams, NPTI-CPTPersonal Trainer/Nutrition Coach What will you do? This question will pop back into your head by the end of this month. With the Halloween candy still in the house at the beginning of the month, you already have a struggle to be good with your eating habits. Then, as we say good-bye to October and say hello to the holiday of much food, aka Thanksgiving, you need to ask yourself this question. “What will I do?”

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of fam-ily and food. We celebrate the first harvest when our forefathers made it through their first year in this country. That being said, take a close look at what was on the table then and now. Think about how ingredients make a big difference in food being healthy and unhealthy.

Let’s take a look at the first Pilgrims table spread and compare the difference of then and now.

Starting with the main dish, the turkey: In those days the only turkeys they had

were wild and had full run of eating anything they wanted. Today we call this “free range” but most turkeys of today’s market are raised in mass houses, and eat nothing but corn meal or corn based food. Then are processed with chemicals to “preserve freshness”, but these chemicals are not natural to your body. Think about it. If it is use to PRESERVE what will eating it over and over again do to you? Best choice is to go to your local butcher and buy a fresh “free range” turkey and taste the difference.

Next we have potatoes: Potatoes are not a very good source of

nutrition. They are very starchy and don’t provide a lot. Yes, they are good. So we tend to keep the big bowl of mashed ones of the table. A better alternative to the white potato is the sweet potato. It is full of more nutritional value than the white potato. Bake them or mash them. They are yummy.

As we continue, we now need to look at corn:

At the time of the pilgrims corn was a new product that was introduced by the Indians. They grew their corn among other vegetables and used a fish in each hole when

planting. This made the corn very nutrient rich and good for you. But today corn is the number one product and is used in almost every product we consume. High-Fructose corn syrup is one of these byproducts of corn that we find in almost everything. You will find a corn product in your stove top stuffing, the cranberry jelly, the pies, the bread, and even the turkey was raised on a corn diet. So setting the table with a side of corn is not really needed. Try the other vegetables like beets, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and peppers. Make salad your friend!! Just don’t overdo the dressing. It most likely has corn in it too.

Finally we get to deserts and sweets: Think about this, we have access to TONS

of sugar these days. The average individual in the 30’s and 40’s only consumed about 200 pounds of sugar a year. Today we are up to an average of about 800 pounds of sugar per person per year. WOW!! Yes that is a lot. The pilgrims had even less than the 200 pounds, if they had any at all. Their jams were made with the sugars found in the fruit they used and then it was “made to order”. They only made what they could use in a short time. Remember, they didn’t have refrigerators or any way to keep perishable food for a long time.

Well, now that we have looked at some of the differences between then and now, make your own choice. Will you try to eat healthier this Thanksgiving, or will you re-sort to all the preserved items in the center of the store? I want you to really look at the labels this year and remember if it looks like a science project then leave it on the shelf. My suggestion is eat fresh. Choose the local farm market and stay away from the boxed and packaged stuff. Keep it simple. Make things from scratch like “they” did way back then!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Keep active!!

• Corbin Williams, NPTI-CPT• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach • Certified Nutrition Coach • Graduated from the National Personal Training Institute• Owner of GetReal Training, LLC • www.GetRealTraining.net

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Social Security District Manager in Allentown PA

What Will You Do?

Question: I applied for a Social Security card for my baby at the

hospital, but the card came back with a misspelled name. What should I do?

Answer: Find at least two original documents proving your child’s

U.S. citizenship and identity, as well as one proof of your identity as the parent. Then go to your local Social Security office or card center to ask for a corrected card.

The documents you show us must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photo-copies or notarized copies of documents. To find out more, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.

Question: What are some of the documents Social Security will ac-

cept as proof of identity for a child?

Answer:While you can use a birth certificate to prove age or citizen-

ship, you cannot use it as proof of identity. For identity, we prefer to see the child’s U.S. passport. If you don’t have a pass-port, we may accept the child’s:

• Adoption decree; • Doctor, clinic, or hospital record; • Religious record (e.g., baptismal record); • Daycare center or school record; or • School identification card.We generally can accept a non-photo

identity document if it has enough infor-mation to identify the child (such as the child’s name and age, date of birth and parents’ names). All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photo-copies or notarized copies of documents. To find out more, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.

RETIREMENT

Question: What is the earliest age that I can apply for my Social

Security retirement benefits?

Answer: The earliest age to receive retirement benefits is 62, but you

can apply up to three months beforehand. If you retire at age 62 today, your benefit would be about 25 percent lower than what it would be if you waited until you reach full retirement age.

Even if you are not ready to retire, you still should sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. You can do both online at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.

Question: Can I delay my retirement benefits and receive benefits as a

spouse only? How does that work?

Answer: It depends on your age. If you are between full retirement age

and age 70 and your spouse is receiving Social Security benefits, you can ap-ply for retirement benefits and request the payments be suspended. Then, you can choose to receive benefits on your spouse’s Social Security record. You then will earn delayed retirement credits up to age 70, as long as you do not collect benefits on your own work record. Later, when you do begin receiving benefits on your own record, those payments could

very well be higher than they would have been otherwise, because you earned de-layed retirement credits.

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME

Question: What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Answer:SSI provides monthly income to people 65 or older, blind

or disabled, who also have limited income and financial resources. To be eligible, an individual also must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the United States or a noncitizen lawfully admitted for perma-nent residence. There are, however, some noncitizens granted a special immigration status who are eligible. To get SSI, an individual’s financial resources (savings and assets) cannot be more than $2,000 ($3,000, if married). For more informa-tion, read our publications, Supplemental Security Income or Understanding Supplemental Security Income. Both are available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

Question: Are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits subject to

federal income tax?

Answer:No. SSI payments are not subject to federal taxes. If you

get SSI, you will not receive an annual

form SSA-1099 from Social Security. However, your Social Security benefits may be subject to income tax. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov.

DISABILITY

Question: Do disabled children qualify for disability benefits?

Answer: There are two Social Security disability programs that

provide benefits for disabled children. Under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, a child from birth to age 18 may receive monthly payments based on disability or blindness if:

—The child has an impairment or com-bination of impairments that meets the definition of disability for children; and

—The income and resources of the par-ents and the child are within the allowed limits.

Under Social Security, an adult child (a person age 18 or older) may receive monthly benefits based on disability or blindness if:

—The adult child has an impairment or combination of impairments that meet the definition of disability for adults;

—The disability began before age 22; and

—A parent of the adult child worked long enough to be insured under Social Security and is receiving retirement or dis-ability benefits, or is deceased.

Under both of these programs, the child must not be doing any substantial work. The child also must have a medical condi-tion that isexpected to last at least one year or result in death. Learn more at www.so-cialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability.

Kringle Christmas Shoppe,

Free live music,

cocoa and cookies. Prize raffle baskets.

Dec 7 (1:00 - 8:00 pm), Dec 8 (10:00 - 4:30pm),

and Dec 9 (12:30 - 4:30 pm)

Benefits Haycock Historical Society.

Featured is Loretta Belac, ceramic artist.

Plus over 40 of the area’s finest artisans

including painters, photographers, authors,

jewelers, home accent creators, and culinary

specialists and Latvian culture display.

Also for sale a new HHS book,

US Marine John Rivers, by Lee Betz.

Held at Latvian Baptist Church,

1142 Apple Road in Applebachsville, PA.

Photo by Jeff Pursel Photography During halftime of the Homecoming football game, Quakertown Community School District administrators thanked Giant Food Stores for its generous donation of a new scoreboard for Alumni Stadium. At the 50-yard line, Athletic Director Sylvia Kalazs, Principal Rod Stone and Business Manager Bob Riegel welcomed store manag-ers Todd Woodring and Steven Bowlby, from Quakertown, and Debra Thomas from Coopersburg.

A “Giant” thank you!


A blood drive is always important. Local hospitals rely on them to ensure that lives are saved, but maybe some blood drives are just a bit more special than others.

On Saturday, November 3, 9am – 2pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Perkasie there will be a special blood drive. Marissa Wireman has organized this drive in mem-ory of a childhood friend who had spina bifida .She and Billy Boor met while at-tending the same preschool and became fast friends. Marissa has cerebral palsy and hopes to inspire people to donate blood be-cause, as she says, “Some people may be afraid of the needle, but I’ve had 16 surger-ies so one more needle isn’t a big thing.” While she lives in Dublin, Marissa is hold-ing the blood drive in Perkasie because that’s where Billy lived. Billy was 16 years

old when he passed away in 2008 at the start of his junior year at Pennridge High School. The high school posthumously awarded Billy’s diploma to his family in 2010, the year he would have graduated.

Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment for the drive by either calling Nancy Taylor from the Red Cross at 215-348-9271, or online at redcrossblood.org. Use the code 02215534.

My dad, Harold Helm, Sr., loved swim-ming and would take us swimming to local swimmin’ holes and as a treat he would take us to a “cement pool” maybe three or four times a year. The only pools back then were at Menlo Park in Perkasie and up at the town pool in Hellertown. Later on Quakertown built a pool and we discovered Hiawatha pool outside of Hellertown traveling to-wards Saucon Valley.

As mentioned, most of our swimming took place in creek swimming holes. Haycock Township furnished us with Stovers where we would picnic with my mother’s fam-ily. This was where my sister Shirley and my Aunt Doris would join us. My cousin Howard “Jack” Bleam would also come along on our Sunday afternoon swimming at Stovers. Before that we would swim in the Tohickon Creek running through the family farm off of Axe Handle Road. The fishing and swimming stopped in the 50’s and 60’s because the creek became foul from the flow coming from a local sewer plant.

Another Tohickon favorite, which was upstream of the plant, was Eichner’s Dam located near the bridge leading out of Quakertown towards Richlandtown. Believe it or not, teenagers and others would go out on the cement piers of the then Steel Bridge and dive into the swimming hole. Today a diver would get stuck in the mud at that loca-tion. At Eichner’s, people could rent a canoe and paddle up through the woods almost to the Brick Yard. Eichner’s had a refreshment stand in their little park and play area and I remember the joy of buying a pretzel stick for a penny and squirting mustard on it. Let us never forget checking for leeches when exiting the creek at this swimming hole. I also would like to mention going across the bridge and buying a soda at Haine’s store. How many of you old timers remember the Gypsies that would camp at Eichner’s in the off-season? The rumors would abound,

scaring the kids, when these encampments would take place, as these transient people would ply their wares in the area.

The area I claim as my home, Milford Township, (even though I was born in Richland Township), had many known swimmin’ holes. First and foremost was Campbell’s Dam. This area was popu-lar until the dam wall was destroyed in a bad storm in the late 50’s. Next in popu-larity was Pott’s, located nearby on a dirt road before you crossed the cement one-lane bridge just outside of Milford Square. Swimmers also enjoyed swimming along the same creek (Unami or Swamp Creek) at the following popular spots: Red Bridge, Engelman’s, Big Rock, and Rush’s Dam. I might say, Big Rock near Auchey’s Mill was a secret spot enjoyed by the kids of Milford Square (Stewarts, Brights, Leisters, Aucklands, Schwenks, and Meas’ to name a few) and we only would join them in swim-ming when invited.

As most of these were found on farms, it was nothing to be swimming downstream from cattle grazing in their pastures. As is pictured in many serene pasture scenes in oil paintings, we would see cattle standing in the creek that meandered through the pasture. Our creeks feeding the swimming holes in Milford Township were no different. What the artist never depicted was the other natural acts of the cattle that took place! Our logic to this natural act was that the riffles and rocks between the cattle and us would remove the impurities of these acts. Matter of fact, sometimes swimmers would bring

along a bar of Ivory Soap because it floated in the water and washed off before leaving as a substitute for our evening bath!

Because the water table was much higher in the creeks due to not having what we called “Developments” back then, our creeks stayed flowing stronger all summer. Matter of fact, as you would walk in these deep pools, from time to time, you would step in a cold spot where a spring was exit-ing its cool water into the creek.

Later on some people dug out their farm ponds, fenced the area in, put up a re-freshment stand, and charge admission to

swim. Milford Township had “Linda Lake” and over in the Springfield Twp. area they had “Playland Park”. Because of chang-ing times and regulations, many have since closed.

Today in our sterile and litigant soci-ety, we no longer see this in our local area. Luckily my wife and I have a second home in Cameron County and can swim in Wycoff Run or still see teenagers and young-sters diving off the bridge piers into the Sinnemahoning Creek. My question is will this soon be forced to the category of only a memory for them—“Back in the Day”

Swimmin’ Holes

Memorial Blood Drive in Honor of Local Teen

What: Memorial Blood DriveWhen: November 3, 9am – 2pmWhere: Trinity Lutheran Church 100 North 5th Street Perkasie, PA 18944

Photo by Christopher BetzDonna and Chris Lewis, Pretzel proprietors


Autumn Alive! Contest WinnersThese pumpkin cupcakes from Amy Recinos won the People’s Choice Award as well as taking 2nd Place in the “professional” category at Autumn Alive! on October 20.

Photo by Michele Buono.

Dr. Linda Pasqua-Blaisse and UBFP columnist Jack

Schick representing Quak-ers of days gone by at the

Richland Friends’ booth.

Photo by Michele Buono

Bob Swaim brought several of his “human-powered vehicles” to the streetfest. He looks quite comfort-able here traveling down Broad Street.


Reia and Jason inspect their little pumpkin creations at the Kiwanis booth.


Photo by Michele Buono Young Carter has his first alpaca encounter.

Tiny Miss Kitty, only two pounds,

was dressed as a banana split.

Miss Kitty won 1st Prize for Best Pet

Costume in the Pet Parade.


Haley and Miss Kitty ready to wow the judges

and the crowd.


Cupcake Winners: Amateurs

1-Rhonda Tettemer 2-Linda Friday 3-Lisa and Amy Jorgensen

Professional 1-Susan Federer 2-Amy Recinos 3-Cesy’s CupcakeryPeople’s Choice Award- Amy Recinos

Pet Parade-1st Prize Best Pet Costume

Haley Stevenbach Miss Kitty – a Chihuahua

2nd Prize Pet Owner Look-a-Like Barbara Moyer

Rambo – Doberman

3rd Prize Pet Team Costume Kaylee Quatteria

Pumpkin & Baxter – Yorkie & Poodle

Last November 4th, Donna Lewis and husband Chris opened their Philly Pretzel Factory shop in the Quakertown Plaza Shopping Center at Routes 309 and 313 in Quakertown. Now with their first year just about under their belts, they have no regrets of that entre-preneurial leap of faith. Neither do their customers.

Not a stranger to her pretzel shop,myself, I asked Donna a couple of weeks ago, “So it’s been a whole year already. How many pretzels is that?” She offered me a brief puzzled look, took my buck-fifty for the fistful of pretzels I just bought (still hot from the oven, no less), shrugged and said “I don’t really know.” There was no time for such idle chitter-chatter. After all, there was a line of anxious customers behind me, and they were hungry.

Not surprisingly, I found myself at the Philly Pretzel Factory again only a few days later. After our transaction, Donna reached under the counter and brought up a cal-culator, tapping away. “Well, let’s see. We went through…hmmm…120,000 pounds of flour in 12 months. And we get about 234 pretzels out of a 50 pound bag of flour. So, that’s 562,800 pretzels. Yep, that’s it. There’s your answer.” And off she went to tend to other customers now waiting at the counter. Before she got too far, she stepped back and confided, “Actually they weren’t all [big] pretzels. Some were mini’s, some were riv-ets, and some of the dough was used to wrap hot dogs and make other stuff.”

Nonetheless, I marveled at the sheer volume of product that actually flowed through this little pretzel shop barely visible from the road. That’s sixty tons of flour and over a half-million pretzels and whatever she called those other things! I felt proud to have been a part of it!

Donna worked in payroll for 30 years, and like so many of her contemporaries, saw the writing on the wall. Companies were downsizing and she could be next. She and Chris evaluated a number of opportunities before settling on the

pretzel biz. In the end, “Quakertown needed one.” Chris still works full-time as an engineer, but enjoys pitching in whenever possible, espe-cially on weekends.

Upper Bucks residents for 16 years, the Lewises say that their venture has gone about as well as they expected it would. They credit their success to their eight great employees, “al-ways keeping it fresh,” and a whole lot of foot traffic in the shopping center. Still, Donna remarks that there are “probably at least a couple of people a day that didn’t know we were here.” She also credits the Upper Bucks Free Press with hav-ing been her best advertising “bang for the buck” by far – a fact I am not shy about sharing. Still, she makes me pay for my pretzels.

The Lewises are very com-munity-oriented and do a lot of wholesaling to area civic and youth

groups for their fundraising activi-ties. “We have churches and sports teams and fire companies from a 10-15 mile radius that use our pretzels.”

Their weekday baker, Rob Robinson, an ad-mitted Philadelphia Mummer, appears to be a popular fixture to many of the customers, too. “I really like the people and enjoy seeing some of the same customers every day.” I believe him. He addressed at least three customers by name in the short time I was there.

Rob spent over thirty years in the electronics manufacturing industry before his job and many others wound up outsourced to India. Donna chuckles, “He was the only one to come to his interview wearing a suit. We sorta had to hire him.” Rob says he enjoys his ‘new career’ im-mensely and really only has one non-negotiable term in his contract. “I have to be off every January 2nd.” Apparently a day of revelry and ‘mummering’ takes its toll on a guy.

Donna, Chris, Rob, and the gang look forward to seeing you at their 1st Anniversary Party on November 9th. Balloons, prizes, giveaways, and FREE pretzels await! Of course, I won’t be able to wait till then, myself.

Quakertown Couple Moves 60 Tons of DoughBy Christopher Betz

Photo by Christopher Betz Rob Robinson, the pretzel-baking Mummer


Photo by KImberly KratzRep. Paul Clymer sings You’re A Grand Old Flag with the Mummers at Autumn Alive!

Submitted Photo Girl Scout Senior Troop 2811 toured the fiber Mark office and plant recently to fulfill Careers & Technologies requirements for a Paperworks Interest Project. The girls and troop leader Donna Devlin are with Rick Stapleton, Director of Operational Accounting, and Donna Huddock, Human Resources Administrator (standing center left).

Photo by Michele Buono Some of Quakertown’s finest were out and about on Bike Night. Left to right - Officer Bill Newman, Det. Jeff Boehm, Lt. Don Bender, Officer Bryan Lockwood, and Sgt Edward Dex.

Antique, 1987 & OlderFirst Place – Ed JohnsonSecond Place – Bob BargerThird Place – Dan Kerrick

Stock MotorcyclesFirst Place – John GraperSecond Place – Richard Sweigart

Bobber – American & MetricFirst Place – Lance JoesphSecond Place – Tonya Bayak

Radical ChoppersFirst Place – Mike SmithSecond Place – Scott GlassThird Place – George Johnson

Harley Davidson, CustomFirst Place – Chris JosephSecond Place – Lucky YerkesThird Place – Todd Wade

Harley Davidson, Stock First Place- Charles EvansSecond Place – David GableThird Place – Ron Goshow

European BikesFirst Place- John SkriletzSecond Place – Rich SwihntecueThird Place – Shawn Smith

Sport BikesFirst Place- Earle Masciulli

Second Place – Jay ArnholtThird Place – David Amodei

TrikesFirst Place- Elmer DumbarSecond Place – Frank GrateThird Place – Mike Ozman

Touring Bike, StockFirst Place- Brian SamesSecond Place – Rich Lenzi

Touring Bike, CustomFirst Place- Steve HeraldSecond Place – Jay ArnholtThird Place – Scott Harris

Quakertown Bike Night Show Trophy Winners

Mill Street was closed to traffic on Quaker-town’s first ever Bike Night event October 13. Hundreds of pedestrians and motorcycles filled the street with fun.

Kirsten, Chris, and Nate checking out a custom reptilian bike.

Bob, Gail, Michelle,and Mark found a new friend.

Mike Smith took first place in the Radical Chopper category with this bike.


The Dornbach family, Al and April with sons Jake and Sam, pose with their Skull-Headed Rocker scarecrow. Their original take on the idea of a scarecrow won the family first prize in Richlandtown’s First Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest. More photos on the Upper Bucks Free Press Facebook page.


Photo by Michele BuonoThe Pumpkin Ball Committee: (Left - right) Paul & Missy Rose, Robyn Colajezzi,( co-chair) Lynn Kraft, Sue Wilsey, Rich Slabinski, Nancy Cygan, Scott Orzehoski, Betsy Meredith, Jann Paulovitz,( chair) Naomi Naylor,( Main Street Manager) Sherri Rotenberger. Missing Shirley Errickson and Frances Kennedy


Free Press publisher Chris Betz and Tara King, executive director of the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce

Adam and Donna Devlin. Kim and John Morano. No

one told donna that she shouldn’t touch the art.


The ladies weren’t the only ones

dressed up for the night. Chris Brod,

Ron Harris, and Steve Colajezzi


Committee Co-Chair Robyn Colajezzi gets carried away demonstrating a custom Lily Pulitzer bicycle that was up for auction.

Photo by Christopher Betz

Pumpkin Ball Harvests Funds for

Community ImprovementsThe Tobin studio on California Road was transformed into an elegant venue where glittering people mingled among

the eclectic art pieces throughout the building. It was time for the second Pumpkin Ball, Quakertown Alive!’s premier black-tie fundraising event. The biennial event was a grand success by all measures. One hundred sixty-five people attended this year’s ball to enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, and auctions to help Quakertown Alive! raise money for an informational community kiosk. According to Main Street Manager Naomi Naylor, the kiosk will eventually be placed in Quakertown Triangle Park in the heart of downtown. Although the designs have not yet been finalized, the kiosk would be a source of information about local activities and non-profit events. This year’s ball raised $30,000

towards the project. And of course, plans are already in the works for the next Pumpkin Ball in two years.

More photos can be found on our Facebook page.


QCCHS students selected nine se-niors to become members of the 2012 Homecoming Court. At the Homecoming Football Game, Kylie Clowney and Austin Henry were named King and Queen. The

high achieving, community-minded Court members are all respectful people!

Kylie is a member of Best Buddies, Key Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Henry, who had to quickly wipe

off his football game face and smile for the cameras, is a member of the Executive Student Council, Best Buddies and Key Club.

Alex Dyer plays varsity baseball and

hockey with the Philadelphia Revolution. Stephen Vanyo is a member of the march-ing and jazz bands, plays drums in a youth band called Ultraviolet, member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and vol-unteers at St. Isidore’s Food Bank. Dan Frasch also stepped off the football field of play. He is the NHS Treasurer, coaches youth basketball and sings with Ultraviolet. He recently wrote lyrics for a school-wide Neidig song. Video of the project will be available soon.

Gabe Nazarro said he watches a lot of sports, studies a lot, and is an FCA mem-ber. Morgan Kraus is a varsity cheerleader and a member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Key Club.

Rachel Keyser is an officer of the Gay Straight Alliance, co-edits the yearbook and works as a monster at Dorney Park! Jenn O’Neill has been a captain of a Relay for Life Team, plays softball and is a mem-ber of the German Club. Isabella Sutton is a spirited captain of the tennis team. She was nominated for a Wendy’s Heisman Award for her academic, sports and com-munity extracurricular activities.

Michele Buono

The cloud cover overhead kept the temperatures cool for the dozens of workers who turned out for the “Sacred Space” cleanup day at Union Cemetery, just outside of Quakertown Borough. The day of service was a joint project of Quakertown Alive! Quakertown National Bank, Quakertown Borough, Richland Township, and Penn Valley Church.

Vandals have, through malice or boredom, overturned and damaged over 150 headstones over the past few years and shrubbery had grown unchecked, providing cover for people to use the cemetery as a place to hang out and get into mischief.

Local resident Barbara Fronheiser, who regularly goes through and cleans up trash in the cemetery, was happy to see so many people come out to help clean up and repair some of the damage. “These young kids have no respect for the dead. It’s a shame,” she said.

Many of the almost one hundred volunteers were from Penn Valley Church, a multi-site church which meets locally in the Quakertown Train Station on Front Street. Pastor Daryl Swartley said, “The Gospel tells us to be generous with acts of service. We felt a great need to be here. “ Last year, the church brought out volunteers to spruce up Panther Playground in Quakertown. Pastor Swartley holds a philosophy to “not just go to church, be the Church.”

Main Street Manager Naomi Naylor was also on hand to lend the support of local revitalization group Quakertown Alive!, “The goal of the Main Street program is to connect volunteers and churches with opportunities to help the community.” She said that the cemetery board is hoping to qualify for grants for lighting and fencing on the property.

The 163-year-old Union Cemetery needed the attention. Without the money to cover the cost of repairs, it’s likely that the problem would only have gotten worse. Fortunately, the community has stepped up. Not only did volunteers donate their time and labor, but local businesses donated materials, equipment, and even lunch for the volunteers. There was music playing in the background and the day of service was also a day of fellowship.

Community Comes Together to Help Preserve “Sacred Space”

Photos by Michele Buono Young Brielle shows that you are never too young to volunteer.

Quakertown Homecoming Court 2012!

Crews work to reset an overturned headstone.


Long time QCHS teacher Doug Shobert was recently inducted into the Temple University Hall of Fame for his decorated football career as an Owl. Retired QCHS teacher John Pilecki took a photo of Shobert on the Jumbotron as he accepted his award during halftime of the Temple football game against South Florida.

“I know Doug would want the other 2012 Temple Hall of Fame inductees mentioned,” Pilecki said, “so here they are: J.R. Read, Men’s Crew, 1997-2000; Peter Moore, Baseball, 1996-1999; Lance Johnstone, Football; 1993-1997; Mark Jackson, Men’s Basketball, 1994-1997; and Danny Akerman, Men’s Gymnastics, 1991-1995.

Shobert played football at Temple from 1969-73. One of the most decorated quar-terbacks in Temple football history, Shobert earned Associated Press All-America hon-orable mention and second team All-East honors as a junior in 1971. A team captain

as a senior in 1972, he still owns the Owls’ career completion percentage record (57%) while his 3,913 passing yards ranks sixth on the all-time list. His 26 career touch-down passes also ranks sixth at Temple. The Chalfont, PA native led Temple in passing in each of his final three seasons, leading them to winning records in each year.

Temple’s record during Shobert’s time behind center was 18-9-1. His two best pass-ing yardage games came as a senior when he threw for 227 yards against Boston College and 230 yards against Delaware.

“The ceremony was so great. One of the best weekends of my life,” Doug told QCHS teachers. “Jen and Marta [daughters] hosted a brunch on Sunday for all the family, a few of my TU friends, and Mike Pettine [current-ly defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, originally from CB West]. Too cool.”

After retiring from QCHS, Shobert lived many years in South Africa.

“I do what I always do; I endure.” – Wyatt Kilhefner, 10 years old

Wyatt Kilhefner seems like a typical 10-year-old boy. He enjoys playing video-games, his guitar, and drawing. Currently he is very interested in cooking and becoming quite the foodie. In fact, he describes himself lately as “sushi-obsessed”.

When Wyatt two years old, his parents noticed that he wasn’t sleeping well, didn’t want to play, and was becoming unsteady on his feet. He also started to have headaches and spit up his milk and juice. It’s hard for a two year old to explain to his parents what he feels. After visits to the pediatrician yield-ed no definite diagnosis, the Kilhefners had young Wyatt out for a car ride one day when they hit a nasty bump in the road. “Wyatt’s tears just started,” said Jessie and they knew that he needed to go to the hospital. A CT scan at Grand View Hospital confirmed that two-year-old Wyatt had a brain tumor and he needed surgery as soon as possible.

The family ended up at Children’s Hospital of Philadephia and young Wyatt was in the operating room two days later.

When Wyatt was diagnosed with Juvenile

Pilocytic Astrocytoma (JPA) his mother, Jessie, didn’t panic and didn’t break down. “They knew what they had to do and it had to be done. There was a clear course,” she said. She and Jerry, her husband and Wyatt’s dad, didn’t have time to hesitate. Wyatt’s tumor was about the size of a baseball of there was a danger of it blocking spinal fluid. Due to the proximity to the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and optic chiasm, five percent of the tumor could not be removed and Wyatt has

been living with his tumor ever since.Jessie Kilhefner learned everything she

could about Wyatt’s condition. “To me, there’s only so much in life that you can ac-tually control. You have to get involved and learn as much as you can so that you can do as much as you can.”

Because of the relative rarity of Wyatt’s condition - about 80% of pediatric brain tumors can be removed - and the scarcity of both samples and funds, there wasn’t too much research on JPA. The Kilhefners mus-tered their determined and the Why not me? Fund was begun. Jessie explains the name of the fund this way, “When Wyatt was diag-nosed, our first thought was ‘Why us?’ We really struggled with the situation. Then we realized: It’s not ‘Why me?’ It’s ‘Why not me?’ We are fortunate, educated people with financial resources and a large network of supportive friends, family, and colleagues. If people like us who are in a position to help don’t do so, nothing is ever going to change for these kids.” Since its inception eight years ago, the fund has donated over $500,000 to research for pediatric brain tumors.

Because of its reputation and work with brain tumors, the Why Not Me foundation

has been focused on the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. At last month’s annual fundraiser, the Kilhefners had a special guest, Dr. Adam Resnik from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. Resnik and the Kilhefners were pleased to announce that the Why Not Me fund recently made a $60,000 donation to CHOP to help a new tumor re-search initiative. Jessie is very excited at that because Wyatt is treated there.

Wyatt’s tumor had been growing and over the winter had reached a point where it was threatening to block a central drain and push-ing into an area of the brain that could have caused irreversible short-term memory loss. A few weeks before Christmas, Wyatt under-went a 10-hour surgery to reduce the tumor size. As a result of a complication that oc-curred during surgery, he is taking hormone replacement medicine and is currently un-dergoing chemotherapy.

As of yet, the Why Not Me fund does not have a web presence. For now, all questions are fielded through Klover Contracting Inc., owned by Jerry Kilhefner, at 215-536-7706. Photos of last month’s fundraiser can be found on the Free Press Facebook page.

Why Not Me? Helping to Find Answers for Kids with Brain Tumors

Photo by Michele BuonoJessie and Jerry Kilhefner with their son Wyatt and Dr. Adam Resnik at the recent fundraiser for the Why Not Me fund.

Retired QCHS Teacher Inducted into Temple U. Hall of Fame

By Kimberly KratzSynergy Project’s Street Outreach

Program for homeless youth in Bucks County lost out on its three year $291,000 federal grant to keep the program running. With about 140 agencies nationally vying for roughly 40 grants, competition is formidable, but according to Street Outreach Coordinator, Shane Burroughs, the criterion for the grants is based on a single, graded application.

Graded and rejected applications are returned to each submitting agency with no immediate recourse to obtain federal funding because at that point, the grants have been awarded.

Consideration of an existing program’s merit, functionality, or even in Synergy’s case, that the federal government asks Burroughs to train other street outreach program workers on its behalf bears no weight.

This method of selection may be designed to avoid favoritism of certain agencies, or be meant as a catalyst for each agency to become self-sustaining. Its unintended consequence, as in this case, is that a needed, fully-functional service can simply stop. For this reason, Valley Youth House held an emergency meeting to find ways to operate Synergy Project at the level when the funding ended.

“The community interest and support for the program, as evidenced by the number and variety of people and organizations that joined the meeting was pretty amazing. I think with that kind of support we not only have a responsibility to make every effort to continue with whatever funding we can obtain, but to support the community who values the program so much,” said Bob Robertson, Executive Director of Valley Youth House.

Broad community support is evidenced by those who immediately signed up to

be on a Community Advisory Group, the number of individuals who have already stepped up by either starting their own fundraising events (one individual organized a sock drive), writing a personal check, and the number of folks who have asked, “How can we help?” Robertson added.

Burroughs concurred, specifically citing the comments of Quakertown Police Officer Kristopher Baccari and Bucks County park ranger George Shaver, Jr. as ones at the meeting who were able to clearly articulate the need for the program. Attendees included a “variety of folks ranging from the Chamber of Commerce, police, community agencies, the County, legislators from Rep. Fitzpatrick and Sen. Casey’s offices, and private citizens,” Robertson said.

Synergy Project needs about $8,000 per month to provide young homeless individuals with their immediate needs

and to connect them with necessary organizations. Donations of money or services are most valuable, especially to maintain, repair and gas the Jeep that Burroughs uses to access clients, and to stock it with new clothing, hygiene items and camping equipment.

Businesses or churches interesting in supporting the outreach that Synergy Project provides may purchase space for their name or logo on the Jeep.

Homeless Street Outreach Gasps for Breath

For information about the Synergy Project,

call 215-442-9760. Donations can be sent to Valley

Youth House c/o Synergy Project, 800 N. York Road, Building #22,

Warminster, PA 18974.

Find them on Facebook at Synrgy Prjct (no vowels).


Toy Run Rolls Out Christmas Spirit for Area Youth in NeedBY MICHELE BUONO

The 10th Annual Toy Run from Quakertown to Doylestown brought the first glimmers of the Christmas season to the area riding in on the back of a motorcycle. Benefitting the Bucks County Children and Youth Services Agency (BCCY), the toy run was sponsored this year by the Indian Valley Harley Owners Group (IVHOG).

Roxanne Watkins Hall, BCCY foster recruiter and trainer, was happy to see so many people turn out for the event, “We depend on the generosity of the community, especially in this economy when donations are down.” BCCY currently oversees al-most 400 children in foster care countywide and also works with children in families in crisis.

Approximately 250 motorcycles of all shapes and sizes gathered in the Giant/ Lowe’s parking lot just south of Quakertown in preparation for the ten-mile ride. Organizer Patti Ford was thankful to see so many people bring their bikes to the run. Local police escorted the riders along the route, clearing intersections to keep it moving on a straight run to Doylestown where it ended at the BCCY Agency. A West End Fire Company truck from Quakertown also accompanied the riders. Participants brought toys, gift cards, and donations that will go to make sure that children under the care of BCCY will have a merry Christmas.

“It warms your heart to see al the bikers come out on such a cold day so that some deprived children will have a memorable Christmas, “said Patti, “thanks to everyone who helped organize the ride and to those who made donations. A special thanks to IVHOG for their help and to Debbie, Vi, and Liz who have been working all yearlong to make this happen.” Nineteen local motorcycle groups participated this year, as well as many individual bikers.

Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand in Doylestown to accept the donations for the children.

Photos by Michele BuonoTop Left - This is Paul’s second time riding in the toy run. He and his father rode up from Lansdale to be a part of this event.

Top Right - Roxanne Watkins Hall of BCCY and event organizer Patti Ford with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Bottom - Riders brought new, unwrapped toys that will brighten Christmas for kids under the care of the Bucks County Children & Youth Agency.

Children from St. Isidore’s preschool class visited the Quakertown Fire Department to learn about the firehouse and firefighting for Fire Prevention Month in October. Ashley Stank learns hows to work a fire hose with a little help.

Photos by Julie McFadden

By Michele BuonoFor almost 100 years, Kiwanis Clubs

across the globe have worked to serve their communities. In this area, the Upper Bucks Kiwanis club is entering its seventh year of service, becoming a part of the community in a myriad of ways.

Bernadette Stoudt was recently installed as the new president of the Upper Bucks chapter. “We serve children and individuals in our community however we can and we do the best we can to empower kids and help our community, “ Bernadette said.

At her installation ceremony in September, Bernadette presented each member with three connected chain links. “These links symbolized the foundation of Kiwanis’ strength – membership, fundraising, and service,” she explains. And the local Kiwanis has certainly made strides moving forward. You can find them in all corners of the area at all times of the year, reading to children, collecting food, organizing crafts activities, and raising money - they sell roses, run a successful chicken barbecue day, sponsor a girls night out – all in an effort to improve the world for children. Sometimes the effort is as simple as sponsoring “doggie stations” at the new Benner Memorial Playground in Richlandtown to make sure children have a clean place to play.

Throughout the month of November, the group is collecting winter clothes for what Bernadette calls a “warming clothes” drive. You’ll find collection boxes in local banks and other locations throughout the community. Just a few weeks ago, group members were filling backpacks with school supplies in conjunction with the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club in Souderton to make sure that area children had everything they needed to start the school year off right. And next month will find upper Bucks Kiwanis members at the United Methodist Church’s Christmas Carnival and also participating in the Toys for Tots drive.

Kiwanis service generally has a connection to the children and literacy and love of reading is a big part of this endeavor. Recently Kiwanis members read to area kids

at the Children’s Developmental Program and other locations as part of JumpStart’s Read for the Record program, a nationwide initiative to celebrate literacy and support early childhood education.

Kiwanis groups aren’t just for adults either. There are Key Clubs active in both Quakertown and Souderton high schools and a Builders’ Club in Milford Middle School. Over two hundred children are involved with these clubs in their schools. “It’s important to help children learn that they can help in the community, that service to their community improves it for everyone,” says Bernadette. All of the Kiwanis, Key Club and Builders Club members come together for Kiwanis One Day, the first Saturday in April, for a joint service project. The Upper Bucks group has taken the flower and vegetable gardens at the Milford women’s shelter under its wing and will be there getting the gardens ready for the season.

While “small but mighty”, the Upper Bucks Kiwanis group is hoping to expand their membership rolls. If you think that you might be interested in joining this community-minded organization, you can attend one of their meetings to get some more information. Kiwanis meets locally at Dominick’s Pizza in Quakertown on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 12:30. You can also find more information on their website upperbuckskiwanis.org or find them on Facebook.

“Small but Mighty” Local Kiwanis Serve the Community

Three connected chain links symbolize the foundation

of Kiwanis• Strength • Membership

• Fundraising and Service


Lee Harper is a picture book author and illustrator from Bucks County,

Pennsylvania. Mr. Harper most recently illustrated TURKEY CLAUS, by Wendi Silvano. In addition to creating picture books for children, Mr. Harper loves to visit schools. To learn more about Mr. Harper’s books and school visits, please visit LeeHarperart.com.

Erik - Thank you for agreeing to this interview Mr. Harper! You illustrated a book called “Turkey Trouble” that was written by Wendy Silvano. In that book it’s Thanksgiving time and the turkey is in BIG trouble. Fortunately, the turkey escapes! You just illustrated a second book with Ms. Silvano called “Turkey Claus” that was just released on November 1st! Can you tell us a little about that book?

Lee Harper -Turkey has made it through Thanksgiving without becoming a turkey dinner, but now it’s almost Christmas, and turkey is on the menu again. Turkey decides the only thing to do is to ask Santa for help. He sets off for the North Pole, but getting in to see Santa at Christmastime isn’t as easy as Turkey expected. It takes all his ideas—and clever disguises—to find a way into Santa’s house. After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise, and Santa has the perfect solution!

Erik – I can’t wait to read how Turkey escapes! Do you like to draw/eat turkeys? What

is your favorite animal to draw?

Lee Harper - My favorite sandwich

consists of lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini, mayo, salt, pepper, soy

sprouts, and yes…turkey. I feel terribly conflicted about this.

My favorite animals to draw are animal-people.

Erik – That sounds like a good sandwich (with or without the turkey)! I really like your book “The Emperor’s Cool Clothes” that you wrote and illustrated. Do you find it more enjoyable to illustrate your own story or do you like to work with other authors on their projects?

Lee Harper - I like both in different ways. It’s fun to have the creative freedom of writing and illustrating your own story, but it’s easy to go off in the wrong direction and get lost. Illustrating someone else’s story is like having a road map.

Erik – I think it would be fun to illustrate

stories (your own or others). If you weren’t a children’s book illustrator and author, what would you be?

Lee Harper - I’d probably be a tour-guide, ventriloquist dummy maker, arborist, or schoolteacher.

Erik – Or a tour guide in a ventriloquist dummy maker factory? When you get a story to illustrate, do you get a picture of what you want to draw right away when you read it or do you have to think about it a while?

Lee Harper - I usually start by writing down all the attributes of each character, and then start doodling. Gradually the characters emerge through the process of doodling. The Turkey character came to me right away. Most of the time it takes dozens of doodles. When I see a doodle I like I start refining it and turn it into a proper drawing. After I’ve figured out the characters I work on the world, and the reality rules. Do the animals wear clothes? Do they stand on two legs or all four? Are the plants like real plants or imaginary plants? There are a lot of creative decisions to be made in regards to how the world looks and behaves. Once you set the rules you have to stick with them. It definitely takes a lot of thought.

Erik – I like how you described bringing your illustrations to life and all the things you have to consider when drawing them! Thank you again Mr. Harper! To read more, please visit my blog at thiskidreviewsbooks.com.

Meet Bucks County Author and Illustrator Lee Harper!

Have you been watching those new “reality TV” shows about antiques and collectibles? While they are fascinating, one thing rings true about all of them, knowledge is king! Knowing what you’re trying to sell, or pawn, or buy, and having a rough idea of its value certainly al-lows the owner to have the upper hand.

The Richland Library Company is pleased to announce that it will again be sponsoring an antiques and collectibles appraisal and iden-tification day, “What’s It Worth”. The event will be held on November 11, at Benner Hall in Richlandtown from 1 pm to 4 pm. The event will be staffed by ten very capable local experts. Topics they will be covering include: furniture, coins, silver, fine jewelry, costume jewelry, clocks, music boxes, paintings, vin-tage photographs, holiday collectibles, books, toy trains, toys, glass, china, early electron-ics, breweriana, American art pottery, etc. Participants are encouraged to bring their in-herited treasures in to be identified as well as valued. If the object is too fragile or too large to be easily transported, participants are en-couraged to bring photographs of the object. Appraisals will be $5 per item. No firearms please. Firearm evaluations are excluded from this event. For anyone contemplating selling

or insuring antiques and collectibles this event will be very helpful. To sell, barter, or trade, it is definitely an advantage for the owner to know that they have along with an estimate of it’s worth.

We have added a few new faces to our panel this year, including an auctioneer which should help decrease the waiting time for those seek-ing evaluations.

Our appraisers are as follows: Ashley King*, Quakertown, clocks, watches, and music boxes; Claire M. Lavin, Cheltenham, holiday collectibles; Philip Lavin, Cheltenham, toy trains; James Meyers, Trumbauersville, paint-ings, vintage travel photographs, postcards; Douglas Mohr, Quakertown, books; Joseph Pandur, Bedminster, American art pottery, early electronics, breweriana, general items; James Roth *, Quakertown, furniture and mis-cellaneous items; Ellen Schroy*, Quakertown, glass, china, and miscellaneous items; Michael J. Toth, ABAA, Springtown, books; Chris Wise, Quakertown, coins, silver, fine jewelry.

New to the Appraisal Day event this year will be a Genealogy Workshop lead by Librarian Thomas Moll*. He will present a basic genealogy lecture at 2 pm and again at 3 pm. Family tree charts will be available for

participants to use as they begin their search for ancestors. There will be discussions on advanced genealogy searches using other re-sources at the Richland Library. Genealogists such as Audrey Wolfinger* of the former Bucks County Genealogical Society and Ann Foulke Hellmann* will also be present to help unlock the secrets of genealogy research. Publications from the former Bucks County Genealogical Society may be valuable tools for local families researching their Bucks County ancestors and will be available for sale during the Genealogy Workshop.

During What’s It Worth Day II, Richland Library member Dr. Robert Leight* will be present to discuss his publications, including Richland Township & Richlandtown Borough, and the brand new Pictorial History of Milford Township & Trumbauersville book.

The Richland Library Company was es-tablished by concerned Quakers and other community leaders in 1788 and was chartered in 1795. It is one of the oldest libraries in Pennsylvania. For many years, this library was the only source of lending materials for the community. Now it has become a center in upper Bucks County for genealogy and lo-cal history. This non-profit facility is still

governed by five directors as directed in the original charter.

2012 projects for the Library including up-dating the facility, which including opening a side entrance from the parking lot; catalog-ing the collection; establishing an Upstairs Art Gallery showcasing the works of local artists; contributing to several research and book proj-ects; and numerous book sales. An on-going project is the Juniper Street Project, a collec-tion of remembrances and photographs of Quakertown’s Juniper Street. This year the Library’s genealogy collection has been greatly expanded, thanks to the gift of books, newslet-ters, periodicals, and other references from the former Bucks County Genealogical Society.

Now located at 44 S Main Street in Quakertown, this local research facility was founded in 1788. The library is open every Saturday from 9 am until noon. All proceeds from this event will be designated for the Building Fund at the Richland Library. Benner Hall is located at 1260 Cherry Road and is easily accessible. Call the Library at 215-536-5636 for more info.

* Denotes appraiser, volunteer, or author who is also a Shareholder of the Richland Library Company.

WHAT’S IT WORTH? APPRAISAL DAY II & GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

UBCTS Receives Grant for New Signs

Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation of Mooresville, N.C. has awarded a $10,000 grant to Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) for a front entrance sign replacement project. The replacement project will add more vis-ible entrance signs. The project is a joint effort among UBCTS students, Lowes, and an area sign company. Students will build the signs.

The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation provided 32 grants to Career and Technical schools across the na-tion. UBCTS is one of two Pennsylvania Technical Schools to receive the grant. Lowes will present UBCTS with the $10,000 check at 1 p.m. Friday, October 12 on the school campus.

“The grant in Perkasie represents Lowe’s commitment to career and technical edu-cation,” said Marshall Croom, chairman of Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. “By supporting schools like Upper Bucks County Technical School, we believe we are contributing to a cause that’s important to our customers and employees by helping provide improved learning environments and build stronger communities.”

Brandon Pfaff, a QCHS senior enrolled in the Carpentry Program at UBCTS. Brandon, along with some other carpen-try students, provided input and quotes on why a sign replacement project is impor-tant to UBCTS. His input was part of the written grant process and was crucial to UBCTS securing the grant.

Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. The company’s sig-nature education grant program, Lowe’s Toolbox for Education®, has donated nearly $5 million in grants to K-12 public schools every year since its inception in 2006. Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers support local community projects and our national nonprofit partners such as Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross. In 2010, Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation together con-tributed more than $30 million to support communities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Busy Times at Legion Post #242 As outlined in our article last month,

November 2012 is a busy month at the American Legion Post #242. Charlie Wismer, our adjutant and youth activity chairman, stresses to all members who were recently sent tickets; please send in your tickets and money soon! All ticket holders have 87 chances to win! Beside the chances of winning you also can stop by the Post and enjoy refreshments while you are listening for your name to be called as a winner. The tickets are $10 each or three for $25. As Charlie says, “What a deal!” The biggest winners are the youth of the area. Remember these funds are used for activities such as Little League and special-needs baseball, summer camps, educational seminars, and special gifts for scholarship and special approved appeals from our youth. Remember we require almost $4900 to meet prize money and expenses.

Every ticket sent in is so important to this program. If you want, you can name the Post as the prize winner and it will help that

much more.One most important day observed by

your Legion is Veteran’s Day on November 11. This year that important observance is being held on Monday, November 12, so we can have it at a local school. This year’s observance will be at Palisades Middle School located on Route 412 - 4710 Durham Road, Kintnersville, PA -between Ottsville and Springtown. The 6th grade students from various Christian schools, St. Isidore’s, and the three Upper Bucks school districts (Pennridge, Quakertown, and Palisades) will be participating as part of a wonderful program put on by the Upper Bucks Veterans Associations. All veterans and their families are invited as well the general public. As I stated before, I am truly amazed on how quiet the students are and how much they actively participate and truly thank the veterans present. Light refreshment is usually served after the service. Door open at 9:30am and the service starts promptly at 10am.

Veterans please check the local restaurants

for this weekend as some restaurants have traditionally offered free preselected menu choices to veterans. These restaurants honor those who served and we as an organization for veterans appreciate their thought and support their effort.

To all veterans: we feel that no one should celebrate Thanksgiving Day alone, especially someone who served our country. This year we will again offer a free Thanksgiving Dinner to all veterans on November 22, 2012, 12:30 and 4pm. We ask that you please contact us if you wish to attend, no later than November 18, 2012. We must be notified by that date, either by phone or by stopping in at the Post. Mail notification would arrive too late.

We urge you to keep an eye on our display board outside our Post on East Broad Street for events open to the public. Remember on Veteran’s Day - say “thank you” to any veteran you know. They certainly appreciate it!


Woodson Awards Presented to Palisades Teachers, Support StaffMichele Buono

The Bucks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees presented the Lauretta Woodson Awards to David Hinkle, Kristin Jacoby, and Judith Fox from the Palisades School District at their meeting on October 4 at the Spring Mill Manor. These awards are given annually to teachers and support staff personnel in the county chapters throughout the Commonwealth. Mr. Hinkle and Ms. Jacoby were selected for their team teaching interdisciplinary project, Watershed Integration Program. The students begin their study with the headwaters of Cook Creek and fol-low it to the Atlantic Ocean through guided and hands on activities including visits to Hawk Mountain and Wallops Island. A key part of this program is a service project, selected by the students, to complete which will have an impact on the community and conservational awareness. Ms. Fox received her award for her long service to the students in the Springfield Elementary School Cafeteria. During her 40 years she has influenced several generations in the Palisades school district. The Woodson Awards include a plaque, a certificate, pin, and check.

Ralph R. De-Montcourt, 95, of Quakertown died September 25 in Genesis Health Care Quakertown Center. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard and Helen (Sulyves) De-Montcourt. He was a carpenter. Ralph was a Navy veteran serving during World War II.

John H. Musselman, 97, of Quakertown died September 27 at home. He was the husband of Grace M. (Gulden) Musselman. They were married 70 years last November. Born in Morwood, PA, he was the son of the late Warren and Seville (Stauffer) Musselman. He was a US Army World War II veteran and a member of the Quakertown American Legion Post #242 and the VFW Post Lodge #245 in Sellersville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Bryan and her husband, Art, of Richlandtown; a brother, Henry, and his wife, Lois, of Souderton; a sister, Esther Moyer, of Harleysville; two grandchildren, Amey Butler and her husband, Eric, of Danvers, MA, and Cris Bryan of Quakertown; six great-grandchildren, Collin, Callum, Keegan, and Kyle Butler, Joyce and Hayley Bryan-Wyllie.

June E. Beaver, 81, of Quakertown died September 29 in her home. She was the wife of the late William Beaver. Born in Bernsville, NC, she was the daughter of the late James C. & Josephine (Lewis) Riddle. She attended Penn Valley Church. June is survived by her children, Pamela, Sandra, Stanley, james,and Carol; her brother James and sister Opal; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Elmer C. Nace, 87, of Palm died October 1 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Quakertown. He was the husband of the late Betty Nace. Born in Trumbauersville, he was the son of Isaac & Florence (Meng) Nace. He is survived by his son, David, and his wife, Barbara, of East Greenville; three daughters, Judy Strock and her husband, Terry, of Lafargeville, NY, Debbie Dierolf and her husband, John, of Palm, and Brenda Hartley and her husband, Kevin, of Quakertown; two sisters, Ruth Dietz of Telford and Glenna Austin of Quakertown; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Elmer was predeceased by his two brothers, Willis and Orvis.

Obituaries

New Historical Society Forming in Richlandtown Borough

The very first "Richlandtown Historical Society" meeting will be held on Sunday eve-ning, November 11, 2012; Benner Hall, Cherry Street, Richlandtown; starting at 6:30 PM.

There will be a special presentaton of a very old letter that was sent from "Flatland, PA" ( one of the older names for the now ,Richlandtown.)

The letter and envelope was found in a barn on Richlandtown Pike, which is now owned by the "Richland Historical Society. The presentation will be by Vic Stevens, president of the Richland Historical Society, who has also offered to be our guest speaker for the evening. The topic will be "One room school houses" used before the Quakertown School District was formed. An interesting note will be mentioned about a one room school house and a four room school house that was located in what is now Richlandtown Borough.

When the four room school house was raized to make room for the St. John's UCC church's parking lot, the bell from the school house was aquired by the Richland Historical Society, and currently can be seen at the Shelly one room school house, located on the Richlandtown Pike, half way between Richlandtown and Quakertown.

Photo by Michele BuonoPictured from left to right are: Judith Fox, Ann Auerweck, Education Support Chair; Kristin Jacoby, and David Hinkle.


Of course, when you think of November, you most likely think first and foremost about Thanksgiving, our annual holiday dedicated the thinning of the turkey flocks and the thickening of our waistlines.

But when I think of November, I also think of All Saints Day, November 1, (celebrated in the church on the first Sunday in November). That’s the day the church pauses to remember those who have gone before us in the faith, those who now rest in the arms of their Lord and Savior, our ancestors and predecessors in the faith, our family, friends, and loved ones who are no longer with us here but are with the Lord – the saints of God known and unknown to us.

And as I think about All Saints Day, I realize that it, too, is a day of thanksgiving. As we remember the saints, as we remember our loved ones now with the Lord, we are giving thanks to God for them, for their lives, for their faith, for their love for us, for the world, and for God. We are also giving thanks on this day to God, for sending Jesus to us, for saving us through the cross and resurrection of Jesus, for blessing us with grace and mercy, love and forgiveness, hope and peace, and, at the last, eternal life, with Jesus and with all the saints.

Whether the day is All Saints or Thanksgiving, or any other day for that matter, our thanksgiving should always be first and foremost to God. For the gift of life. For the gift of love. For the gift of family and friends. For the gift of food. For the blessings of freedom and liberty. For Jesus Christ. For the Holy Spirit. For all that we have that is good. For all that we are able to do, for God, for our neighbors, for ourselves.

Thanksgiving given first to God is thanksgiving that recognizes that God is the source of all that we have, all that we are, all that we hope to be. God is the source of

our talents, abilities, and skills. God is the source of our abundance that allows us to feast on that special Thursday and to have food all the other days, as well.

But God is also the one who helps us in our times of need, who is present with us in our times of struggle, who is able to raise us up when we are beaten down, who is able to bring hope and comfort

in even our darkest times, who is the one who forgives us and loves us even when nobody else can or will. God is the one who shines the light of grace, the light of love, the light of hope, into the darkness, who calls out to us when we are in the depths with words of hope and deliverance.

Only when we are giving thanks to God, at all times and in all circumstances, can we truly say that we are thankful. Only when we are giving thanks to God for blessings given and blessings yet to come, for unconditional love and unending grace today and every day, for hope when all seems lost, for joy when all seems right, can we truly say that we are thankful. Only when we begin and end our thanks with God can we truly celebrate Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is about giving thanks, not turkey. It’s about love, and grace, and hope, and healing, and not pumpkin pie. It’s about God, not football. My prayer is that we all are truly thankful this year, that our holiday is truly thank-filled, and that at all times and in all circumstances we offer thanks and praise to God.

Being Truly Thankful

Nick Bealer, Co-Chair of The Upper Bucks Relay for Life was recently recognized for his achievements at the Volunteer Awards Ceremony for the East Central Division of the American Cancer Society. Bealer was presented with the Volunteer Achievement Award, which is given to acknowledge a high level of contribution to the mission and goals of the American Cancer Society by an individual.

Nick started volunteering with the American Cancer Society in 2003 where he started his journey with the Relay For Life of Upper Bucks by becoming the Co-Captain and coordinator of the Walmart’s Wacky Walkers team. Nick has been an integral part of building the relationship of Quakertown’s Walmart and the Relay For Life of Upper Bucks, which over the years has raised more than $60,000 as a team. Nick and his fellow team members have been a part of the Walmart Volunteerism Always Pays program which has generated thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society.

In 2007, Nick started on the planning committee of Relay For Life of Upper Bucks with the role of Online Chair. Since then, he has become the Co-Chair of the event, working hard to put together a dedicated and passionate planning committee along with an event that has raised over $500,000 under his leadership. “This honor is not only for me,” said Bealer. “The dedication and hard-work of our many local volunteers, survivors, and Relay participants who join me in support of the Upper Bucks Relay for Life are what made this award possible. We are truly a team, fighting against cancer and providing love and support to those courageously battling this disease.”

ACS Staff Partner Lisa Morgan adds, “Nick has won the Volunteer Achievement Award through his caring and passionate personality. This award shows not only his leadership, but the dedication of an entire community in the fight to end cancer.”

The 2013 Upper Bucks Relay for Life will be held May 4-5, 2013 in Quakertown’s Memorial Park.

Submitted by: Barbara Hafler

Local Relay for Life Volunteer Honored

by American Cancer Society

On Saturday Sept 15, 2012, the Richland (One-Room School) Historical Society held its 52nd Annual Homecoming at the Shelly School. Willard (Bud) Fluck told how it was back when he taught in a one

room school. The Richland Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the Shelly School and in keeping alive the spirit of the country school. the Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Picture from left to right: Rick Orloff, Supervisor, Richland Twp, Willard Fluck, one room echool teacher in Nockamixon Twp, Rep. Paul Clymer, Chair of Education Committee, PA General Assem-bly, Vic Stevens, Pres. Richland Hitorical Society, and Robert Leight, Sec. Richland Historical Society

Only when we are giving thanks to God, at all times and in all circumstances, can we truly say that we

are thankful.


Mitzi’s Mind-Meld Madness

PHOTO BY MICHELE BUONO

Nothing is sadder that discovering your beloved pet is missing except finding an ani-mal and not be able to immediately return him or her to their loving family. Here are a few words of wisdom to help find lost Fido or Fluffy, or their parents, a little bit easier.

Place an ID tag on your pet’s collar. Most pets are found by a neighbor or good samari-tan. While a microchip is great protection and a good back up plan, the average person doesn’t have a scanner at home and without a tag, would have no way of determining if a stray animal is micro-chipped. An ID tag lets a finder know exactly who to contact should they find your pet. It also let people know that you care enough about your pet to ensure their safe return with the help of tags that anyone can read.

Check the collar and the tags. Does the collar fit appropriately? A collar should be loose enough for an adult to slip two fingers under the collar but tight enough that it won’t slip over your pet’s head. Do the tags contain your current information? Update tags with your full name, current main phone number, a current secondary phone number and address where the pet resides. If there is room, then

add your pet’s name. Don’t leave old tags on your pet. Keep on the ones that trace to your current information.

If you pet goes missing, don’t wait to report it. Contact your local township office, your police or animal control and your local ani-mal shelter right away. Bucks County SPCA serves all of Bucks County and takes lost and found animal reports for Bucks and the sur-rounding counties. If your pet comes home, great! If not, you will want a report on file be-cause those are the agencies that will be called by the person who finds your pet.

Places to call: Local Township OfficeLocal Police OR Animal Control (if you

have an animal control in your area)Local Animal Shelters (Bucks County

SPCA, Quakertown Shelter at 267-347-4674)

Branch out from there if you pet is still missing. • Contact your veterinarian and leave a report. • Call other local vets in your area and leave

lost reports in case your lost pet is brought in as an injured stray.

• Place an ad in local newspapers. (most newspaper place lost & found ads for free)

• Start making lost flyers with a good, clear, color picture of your lost pet, a brief descrip-tion of your pet including any identifiable markings such as sex, physical traits or special characteristics people could use to match up their found animal, and the best phone num-ber to reach you 24/7. Spend extra time and money to print it out in color.

• Start handing out your flyers to EVERYONE in your neighborhood.

If you have found a pet:Call your Township Office, Police or

Animal Control, your local animal shelter, and local vets in your area. Place an ad in the newspaper within the first few days. Make up flyers including only general information like breed or size, area where found and your con-tact number with a call to describe line. Most people should be able to describe their pet to make a positive id.

Bucks County SPCA would be happy to email you a free Pet Protection Plan. Let us help you keep track of your pet’s important information and remind you where to call,

should your pet go missing. Place it on the fridge with a photo of your pet for family members or pet sitters to access. Call 267-347-4674 with your name, address, phone number and email address to receive The Pet Protection Plan emailed as a pdf.

Training TipsDogs: A reliable recall can mean the dif-

ference between a loose dog and a lost dog. Reward your dog with high value rewards for approaching your when called. Don’t use “Come” if you have ever called your dogs over to be punished. Instead pick a different word and retrain. Avoid playing chase games with your dog. You should be able to approach your dog without him running away from you.

Cats: A little training can help cats as well from becoming a lost statistic. If you feed your cat canned food, make it a point to hit the electric can opener or pop the top loudly so your cat can hear it. If you feed dry food, shake the bag. Record the sound. If your cat comes running, give them a small spoonful of food, treats or playtime. If your cat is picky but healthy, try using some tuna water as a re-ward. Play the recorded sound multiple times a day then reward your cat. Always reward your cat for coming to the sound when they respond. Practice until your cat comes reliably from anywhere in the house. If you cat gets outside, make the sound.

Lost & Found

Where can I get my Free Press?

QUAKERTOWN

A-Plus Mini MarketBorough Hall

Bottom Dollar FoodsBeer City

Brick’s SalesClassic Temps

Chick Fil-AEarl Bowl Lanes

First Niagara BankFrank’s Pizza

Giant Food Markets (309/313)

The Grundy HouseHen & Hog

Hampton InnHoliday Inn

Independence CourtJames Michener Library

John’s Plain & FancyKarlton Cafe

Liberty Thrift StoreMcDonalds

Melody LakesPhilly Soft Pretzel

FactoryQuaker Cleaners

Quakertown Family RestaurantQNB Bank

Quaker BakeryQuaker CleanersRedner’s Market

Roma PizzaSal’s Pizza Randa

Seven-Eleven (7/11)Silver Shears

Sine’s 5 & 10SNAP Fitness

Spinnerstown HotelSt. Luke’s Hospital

Swann’s PantryTom’s Help Desk

WawaUpper Bucks Senior

CenterUpper Bucks SPCAUpper Bucks YMCA

Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce

Yum Yum Donuts

TRUMBAUERSVILLEBorough Hall

Fino’s La CantinaSilver Shears

Spor’s General Store

SELLERSVILEA & N Diner

Grandview HospitalHidden Meadows on the

RidgeRoy Ann Diner

Suelke’s RoadstandVillage Market

PerkasieDam Good Cafe

Emil’s DinerFirst United Methodist

ChurchGiant Food Markets

Landis Food MarketsMirage Hair Salon

Olde Towne Convenience Store

Pennridge Chamber of

CommercePierce Library

QNB BankRevivals Restaurant

TELFORDGrundy Manor

Indian Valley LibraryLandis Supermarket

Lisa’s Pizza

SOUDERTONCare & Share Shoppes

GenerationsMain Street Java

Mr. B’sQNB Bank

Vincent’s PizzaWawa

COOPERSBURGCoopersburg DinerGiant Food Markets

The Inside ScoopQNB Bank

Turkey Hill Minit MarketWeis Markets

SILVERDALEDetlan Equipment

Green Street Barber Shop

HARLEYSVILLEHenning’s Market

Landis SupermarketWalmart

Wawa

Also available at lots of other high traffic

locations between here and there.

Before I get started with my November topic I would like to say this. Check out this great picture that my human friend Michele took of me, ugh, I mean us! This is from the Autumn Alive festival. I had a great time meeting fans and making new ones. The weather was great, too. I sure was tired by the end of the day. I felt very special and appreciated when I got to judge my fellow dogs in the costume portion of the pet parade. They too seemed to enjoy the attention and also enjoyed watching all the humans smile and laugh. It makes a dog feel good to bring enjoyment to his/her family. Now on to my topic for this month. I enjoy this time of year but I must say though that Sam, the teenage squirrel

that sneaks into our yard, needs to pick up his mess when he is done eating. He leaves the open shells of the Hickory nuts all over the yard and I can hardly walk through the yard without the sharp edges of the shells hurting my tootsies. I’ll have to get my yard help, (Momma Jean), to clean that up in her spare time. I wanted to share a new discov-ery with all of you. Momma Jean and I were returning home from our nursing home vis-its that we do, when we decided to stop at Popeye’s Chicken. I say “we” because I put the idea into Momma Jean’s head with the “Mitzi Jo Mind Meld”. That’s when I stare at her and concentrate on what I want until she thinks to do it. Boy, were we surprised when they said, “Would you like a chicken

nugget for the dog”? Was she serious? Of course we want a chicken nugget. WOW! This beats getting a dog biscuit at the bank. I got a whole chicken nugget all to myself. Momma Jean has gone to Popeye’s without us dogs because she knows she would have to keep moving the bag around the car on the way home so we don’t get the chicken. Well, I am going to have to change THAT routine. I can see that I now have a new purpose to beg for a car ride. So this goes out to all my fellow dogs who are read-

ing this when their humans go to bed. Beg for a car ride to Popeye’s and you will score a chicken nugget. Don’t forget this month is that great time of year when humans make a turkey dinner and invite even more

humans over to eat it. The chances of more food dropped on the floor increases with every human invited. So to all you dogs out there Practice your ”Mitzi Jo Mind Meld” so you can get turkey from all the guest at your house. Have a great month! Love M.J.

Craig Gillahan, president of the Quakertown Historical Society, welcomes the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce (UBCC) in the person of executive director Tara King to their new office in the Marketplace Barn on Main Street in Quakertown. The historic barn is being transformed into a new Upper Bucks Visitors Center. The UBCC offices are now in the building and open for business. “It’s going to give a presence to the uptown area of Quakertown and make the history here more accessible to people,” said Craig, “this will be a huge asset to the area.” Tara agrees, “This is another step in the revitalization of Quakertown. This center will be a cornerstone to the uptown area.”



Mitts is a 10 week old kitten with beautiful black markings. She is spayed and waiting for her forever home.

This alert little guy is Peekaboo. He’s a spaniel/ chihuahua mix. He’s a perky little pup waiting for you at the Last Chance Ranch.

Sarge, a one year old German Shepherd, will be having elbow surgery in the very near future. A local vet will be performing the operation. Sarge is looking for a local foster home with someone who wants to adopt him. He’ll need to be taken to followup visits to the vet after surgery. Last Chance Ranch is also accepting donations to help defray the cost the operation.

Phantom is a nine year old Norwegian Elk-hound mix. He enjoys spending time near people and will sometimes talk for atten-tion. He is a fairly active dog, loves explor-ing outside, walks great on a leash, and loves to play fetch. Phantom gets along well with dogs and cats.

Tigger (M) and Festie (F) came to the shelter together. they are six months old and are ready to find a good home. While it would be great if they could be adopted together, they are available to adopt separately.

These three above and many other animals are available for adoption through the Bucks County SPCA – Upper Bucks branch. The shelter is lo-cated at 60 reservoir Road (just off California Road) in Richland Township. You can also reach them at 267-347-4674 or at their website at bcspca.org.

No Turkeys found here!Pictures on the left are from

Last Chance Ranch. It has these three wonderful pets plus many more ready and waiting for their new forever homes. Ranging in age from babies to seniors, sizes small to extra large. Please make room in your home and your heart for a rescued animal. Contact Last Chance Ranch at 215-538-2510 if you are interested in any of our dogs, cats, horses or birds available for adoption!


Parade Winners2012 Quakertown Halloween Parade WinnersIndividuals, 10 & Under1st Place – Snoopy Riding His DoghouseIndividuals, 11 & Under1st Place – Mummer North Pole Wizard2nd Place – Cowboys & Indians Go West w/ Covered Wagon3rd Place – Creepy ClownCouples1st Place – 1930s Costume/ 1935 Auburn Speedster2nd Place – Super Mario Brothers Family Small Group, 3 – 9 People1st Place – Wizard of Oz/ Girl Scouts Junior Troop 21182nd Place – Conestoga Wagon3rd Place – Human-Powered Conference BikeLarge Group, 10 or more People1st Place – Back to School/ Dance Works2nd Place – Cub Pack 1853rd Place – Zombies/ Girl scout Troop 28024th Place – Calling All Monsters/ Miss Cindy’s School of

DanceBest-Appearing Group1st Place – St. Isidore’s Pack 185 Scouts2nd Place – Pink /Ribbons/ Girl Scout Brownie Troop 21468 3rd Place – Spooky Luke Sr./ 1987 Model A 4th Place – 1951 Chevy Bel Air Most Comical1st Place – Scooby Doo Club/ Bucks County SPCA Equestrian

1st Place – Medieval/ Shadow Hill & Happy Trails FarmNon-Profit Floats1st Place – Indians/ Cub Pack 552nd Place – Mission Possible/ East Swamp Mennonite Church3rd Place- Scooby Doo Club/ Bucks County SPCA4th Place – Pirate Zombies/ Cub Pack 13Commercial Floats1st Place – Sleepy Hollow/ Critter Corral2nd Place – Coopersburg Kenworth

3rd Place – Rolling Stones Tribute/ American PoolFire Companies1st Place – Quakertown Fire Department2nd Place – Richlandtown Fire Company3rd Place – Coopersburg Fire Company4th Place – Trumbauersville Fire CompanyJudges’ Prize1st Place – Zombie Prom/ Quakertown Community Educational Foundation2nd Place – Scrooge the Musical/ First Drama Troupe3rd Place – Leave No Trace Recycling/ Girl Scout Troop 216824th Place – Richlandtown Fire Co. Float

At Molasses Creek Dog Training, we teach a lot of families with children. We really like to include the children in the training process because we want them to feel like they are a very important part of the process. Training games are perfect for encouraging controlled fun between dogs and children.

Paw Note: It is very important that an adult always teach games to the dog

before including the children.

GAMESHide-and-seek

This game is a blast for both the dog and the children.

One child or parent distracts the dog while the child hides and calls for him. The child hiding calls “Sparky, Come!” This also reinforces the “come when called” command, plus this cue can be an impor-tant lifesaver. When the child who is hiding is found, she gives the dog lots of praise and a treat. Once the dog gets the hang of the game, the hider can make it more chal-lenging by hiding behind a door or under a bed while another child or an adult en-courages the dog to “go find Aislen!” This game provides physical exercise and men-tal enrichment for your dog. This is a great game for that active dog or puppy that needs to blow off some steam and needs exercise when the weather is not cooperat-

ing or you are under the weather! Paw Note: Remember that adult (active-

not playing or talking on your smart phone, PC or folding the laundry) supervision is essential during play sessionssince excite-ment can lead to over-arousal in either the dog or the children.

FetchThe age-old game of fetch never gets old

for your canine friend. The dog fetches a ball, a Frisbee, or a toy,bringsit back and drops the fetched toy by your feet, and waits for you to throw it again.

Start by getting the dog interested and excited about the toy that is in your hand. Now throw the toy a short distance away from you. Say “go fetch” or use any other cue you like. Encourage the dog back to you in a happy, upbeat voice with inviting body language (human squatted down with arms opened as to invite). If the dog brings the toy to you, cue him with “Drop it.” If your dog needs more encouragement to bring back the toy, you can increase your odds by having an identical toy appear in your hands as he returns. Most times the dog will drop what is in his mouth because he sees the toy in your hand. If the dog has the toy in his mouth and will not release it, offer a treat really close to his nose as you say ”Drop it.” The dog usually can’t have the toy in his mouth and eat the treat at the same time. The dog will eventually

drop the toy if the treat is especially good. Always praise your dog when he drops the toy. You can eliminate the treats as soon as possible because continuing the game will be the reward for returning the toy to you.

Paw Note: You always start the game, and you end the game.

Do not allow your dog to play to the point of exhaustion.Always finish the game before the dog does; try keeping the dog always wanting more.You do not want the dog to teach you how to play the game! If the dog tries to engage in a game of tug of war or refuses to give up the toy, end the game by ignoring or walking away from the dog. Never chase the dog to get the toy! Count to 10 (one good dog, two good dog, three good dog etc.) before starting again. When the dog has the gamedown to a science, you can incorporate cues like sit or down before throwing the toy. Now you’re turning work into fun for you and your dog.

Paw Note: Any game that puts the strength or speed of the dog against that of the child could lead to over-excitement and even a biting accident.

Adult supervision and proper training are essential.

Stay inside hula-hoop (clicker game) This is an advanced game for the fam-

ily and dog. Place a large hula-hoop on the floor and give each child a clicker and

some small dog treats. (If you do not have a hula hoop substitute a rope or anything that will make a circle.)The child should toss a treat into the center of the hula hoop to get started. When the dog has eaten the first treat, the child should click before he steps outside the hula-hoop and toss in another treat. The goal is to click and reward as of-ten as possible while the dog has all four paws inside the hula-hoop. Once the dog has the idea that the place to be is inside the hula hoop, the child can start moving around the room slowly, still clicking and tossing treats into the hula hoop. If the dog stays in the hula hoop, the child can get creative with movements like jumping or waving hands in the air.

Paw Note: Humans need to be patient while teaching their dog any game.

Do not be too distractive too soon. The idea is to keep the dog in the hula hoop.

Play this game in different rooms of the house and then eventually outside. The dog will learn to go and lie down within the hula hoop. When that happens, you can take the hula hoop into any situation where you need to establish a boundary for the dog. A hula hoop game is easier and safer than using a rope to tie up your dog!

Paw Note: A family that plays together stays together!

Training games for dogs and children

upper bucks free press • november 2012

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