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(left) Local artist Linda Stauffer takes questions from Fifth Graders at Richland Elementary about the bronze sculpture she just presented to the school. The sculpture depicts Lindas daughter Katie, a former
student at the school, reading books with her dog. Katie, an avid reader, writer, student, and athlete since childhood, passed away in 2003 in a car accident. Principal Dr. Kathleen Winters said she was honored to accept such a beautiful and meaningful gift on behalf of the school and its students. The sculpture will be displayed in the schools library. photo by christopher betz (center) St. Isidore students, Brett Wyatt, William Robinson, Julian and Isabella Taylor, work and play together on Martin Luther King Day. submitted photo (right) State Rep. Paul Clymer, R-145, presents a citation from the House of Representatives to Rebecca Hinderliter, vice president of church council at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Spinnerstown, and Rev. Richard A. Mathisen, interim pastor, in recognition of the churchs 250th anniversary as an independent congregation. Clymer made the presentation at a recent Potluck Supper & Silent Auction at the church. More than 100 church and community members attended the event, the first in a series of year-long activities celebrating the milestone. photo by rob mcconahy
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I met my husband on a blind date set up by a mutual friend. We went to the same high school. I didnt think wed ever date, since we seemed so different from each other and he was a few years ahead of me in school. Well, it worked out. We married 2 years after that first date. Wellcelebrate our 24th wedding anniversary in September.
Find Your Fur-ever Love Event 5pm-7pm at Upper Bucks SPCA, 60 Reservoir Rd, Qtwn. 267-347-4674 x108 or mfrank@bcspca.org Dinner at Encore Caf 5pm-6:30pm, $5.95/ person, take-out available, reserve by Feb. 11. Menu & info at 215-256-6900, Encore Experiences, 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville Thomas De Vitos signed, original acrylic landscapes will be featured at Pippi & Peanuts Boutique, 37 S. Second St, Qtwn from 5pm8pm. 484-951-9680 February 15-18 16th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count, check out www.BirdCount.org for more details February 16 Valentines Day Party, (Frank Sinatra tribute) begins 7pm at McCooles Arts & Events in Quakertown. Call for reservations 215-538-1776
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First Sunday every month Community Hymn Sing, 6pm, Saucon Mennonite Church, 6639 N. Main St, Coopersburg, All invited, refreshments provided, 610-282-0514
Discover-E Science & Nature Club for ages 6-12. Meets Tues. 6:15pm-7:15pm Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 28 & June ?. $30 suggested donation for entire program (began in Jan.). More info at Nockamixon State Park Education Center 215-529-7307 Every 2nd Saturday, Quakertown PetSmart Pet Adoption Day! 11am-3pm www.pets@lastchanceranch.org Winter Naturalist Walks (Tues. Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, & Feb. 5) at 1:30pm-3pm at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N. Chapman Rd, Doylestown. Free! 215-345-7860 or www. peacevalleynaturecenter.org Singles Connection (non-denominational group for single, widowed, divorced, & separated adults) meet Thursdays for social evening, 7pm at Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church, 165 W. Main St, Silverdale. 215-7233415 or email carolonline1@verizon.net Community Hymn Sing, 6pm, first Sunday every month, Saucon Mennonite Church, 6639 N. Main St, Coopersburg, All invited, refreshments provided, 610-282-0514 Saturday morning Bird Walks 8am-10am, 215-345-7860 or peacevalleynaturecenter.org
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, bedminster.naranon@yahoo.com A Womans Place (support for domestic abuse & violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800220-8116, www.awomansplace.org Attention All Veterans, VFW (Forrest Lodge), 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville is looking to serve you and invite you to join. Call Frank Scholes at 215-679-7770 Kiwanis meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 12:30pm at Dominicks Pizza, Quakertown
Community Meals
Free Community Dinner third Wed. of month. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Christ Community Bible Church, 1830 N. Ridge Rd, Perkasie, 215-257-7318 Free Community Meals 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 Free Community Dinner third Mon. of month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie, 215-249-3689. Call before 3pm w/ questions of transportation needs
Bingo
Bingo at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue every Tues. doors open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn. 215-536-7226 Bingo at Great Swamp Fish & Game every Sat. night, open 4pm, games 6:30pm, kitchen open. Free coffee, 2650 Schukraft & Camp Rock Hill Rd, Qtwn, 215-536-8820 Bingo at Plumsteadville Fire Co. every Monday, opens 5:30pm, games 6:30pm (refreshments avail.) 5064 Stump Rd, 215-766-8250 Bingo at Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs. (except July) opens 5:30pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo at Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues. opens 5pm, games 6:40pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900
One legend of St. Valentine contends that he was a priest in third century Rome. The Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage because single men made better warriors. St. Valentine, however, continued to perform marriages in secret until the Emperor learned of his activity.
room nurse. She trained with famous exercise physiologist and coach Jack Daniels, so she is training Nolan with plenty of scientific research. He said his legs hurt after the marathon but he has not had any long-lasting injures. He is also a US Tennis Association tournament level tennis player. After he ran his first 5K at 7 years old, I realized that he not only had potential, he had the mentality and the mindset of a runner and truly enjoyed it, Heidi said. His running often seemed effortless and the look of enjoyment and excitement on his face was apparent. From there it just evolved to the point where he was running nearly every race I did and wanted to tackle bigger and bigger things. Between running gigs, Nolan is a Distinguished Honor Roll student. He plans to run track for Strayer in the spring. Brother Zach, 11, also plays tennis, so the sports are a family affair.
Jessica Merena, 10, of Doylestown was one of the top local finishers in Saturdays Age Group Preliminary Track and Field Meet #2 held at the Widener University Schwartz Athletic Center in Chester, PA. The meet attracted over 350 competitors ranging in age from 4-19 including many from New Jersey whose competition facilities have been closed since SuperStorm Sandy. Early on, Jessica put the Midget (11-12 year olds) Girls 6-pound shot 4.08, 3.88 and 4.05 meters, good enough for third place. She then won her heat of the 200 meter dash in 38.38, edging out Angel Rivera of Cambria Youth (38.57), and finished 24th overall. Jessica capped off the day with a PR/personal best in the Midget long jump by inch with leaps of 2.92, 2.87 and finally, 3.06 meters (8th overall) from the new (to her) 8-foot board. In the Sub-Bantam Boys (8-andunder) Division, Jessicas younger brother Nathan, 5, put the 2- kilogram (4.4-pound) shot 1.45 meters (3rd overall). He was timed in 46.73 for the 200 meter dash (29th overall) and was second among 5-year-olds to Zaheer Cobb of Ivy Hill (46.56). Later, Nathan first fouled then made good on leaps of 1.76 and 1.45 meters to place 5th in the long jump, but well off his PR of 2.10 meters. The pair competes for Lickity-Split Athletics (LSA), a co-ed USA Track and Field club with satellite groups in Gilbertsville, Pennsburg, Harleysville/ Lansdale and Doylestown. The team is coached by the Jim Roma of Barto. 2013s indoor meet #3 is Saturday February 9 at 8:00 am at Widener. Sign-up with LSA is still open.
The Affordable Care Act has allowed many preventive health services completely free to Medicare beneficiaries. Preventive services include various exams, lab tests, and screenings that help find health problems in their earliest stages when theyre easier to treat. They also include a number of vaccinations and programs for health monitoring, as well as counseling and education to help you take care of your own health. Heres a quick rundown of the different Medicare preventive services that wont cost you a cent, along with the eligibility requirements youll need to meet to get them. Wellness visits: All Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for two types of preventive wellness visits -- one when youre new to Medicare and one each year after that. But dont confuse these with full physical examinations. These are prevention-focused visits that provide only an overview of your health and medical risk factors and serve as a baseline for future care. ColoreCtal CanCer SCreening: The fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy is available to all beneficiaries age 50 or older. MaMMograMS: All women with Medicare aged 40 and older can get a free breast cancer screening mammogram every year. PaP teStS and PelviC exaMS: These cervical and vaginal cancer screenings are available every two years, or once a year for those at high risk. ProState CanCer SCreeningS: Annual PSA blood tests are available to all male beneficiaries age 50 and older. CardiovaSCular SCreeningS: Free blood test to check cholesterol, lipid, and triglyceride levels are offered every five years to all Medicare recipients. diabeteS: Screening available twice a year for those at risk. bone MaSS MeaSureMentS: This osteoporosis test is available every two years to those at risk, or more often if medically necessary. abdoMinal aortiC aneurySM SCreening: To check for bulging blood vessels, this test is available to men ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked. vaCCinationS: An annual flu shot, a vaccination against pneumonia and the hepatitis B vaccine are all free to all beneficiaries. In addition, Medicare also offers: free smok-
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ing cessation counseling, medical nutrition therapy to help beneficiaries with diabetes or kidney disease, depression screenings, alcohol screening and counseling, obesity screening and counseling, annual cardiovascular risk reduction visits, sexually transmitted infection screening and counseling, and HIV screenings. Medicare Parts A and B do not cover routine vision care (eye exams, eye refractions, etc.) nor does it cover the cost of eyeglasses, or contact lenses; but medically necessary eye care usually is covered. The following services are covered by Medicare: Eye surgeries: any surgical procedure that helps repair the function of the eye like cataract removal, cornea transplant, glaucoma surgery, etc Eyeglasses or contacts: only if youve had cataract surgery. Medical eye exams: only if youre having vision problems that indicate a serious eye condition like macular degeneration, retinopathy, glaucoma, or dry eye syndrome. Glaucoma screenings: annual screenings for those at high risk (diabetics, those with a family history of glaucoma, or those who are African-American or Hispanic). Diabetic eye exams: if you have diabetes, yearly exams for diabetic retinopathy. Macular degeneration: certain treatments are covered. For the above services, Medicare pays 80 percent. However if you have a Medicare Supplement (MediGap) the 20% balance is covered. If you have Medicare Advantage, some plans provide eye care benefits but you will have some relatively small co-pays. For folks that are under 65 and need assistance paying for eye care, here are some resources: Lions Club: (800) 747-4448 Mission Cataract USA: missioncataractusa.org Vision USA: (800) 766-4466 Howard PeCk iS tHe owner of Senior inSuranCe SolutionS baSed in green lane Pa. HeS a PennSylvania liCenSed inSuranCe broker wHo SinCe 2005 HaS foCuSed HiS inSuranCe PraCtiCe on tHe Senior and retiree MarketPlaCe wHile SPeCializing in MediCare. SrinSuranCeSolutionS.CoM, 267-923-5281, or HnPeCk@CoMCaSt.net
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-08) announced this afternoon that after persistent lobbying from Fitzpatrick and the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation, President Obama has issued a major disaster declaration in Pennsylvania. After 75 days, late last night the President signed a disaster declaration which will provide local governments and first responders here in Bucks County with the resources to which they are entitled, said Fitzpatrick. This comes as welcome news to the emergency management officials who performed to the highest standards in preparation for, and in response to, Hurricane Sandy. While this is welcome news for Bucks County, there is still work to be done to ensure assistance is available for all the Pennsylvania counties that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy but excluded from the declaration
Fitzpatrick Fights for Sandy Aid - Bucks Emergency Management Officials Granted FEMA Assistance
last night. With this declaration, FEMA has made available federal funds for Bucks County directed towards assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities and assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards. We have yet to learn the level of funding support we will receive from the Administration, continued Fitzpatrick, I will remain vigilant to ensure first responders and municipalities receive their fair share. Fitzpatrick concluded, While I am pleased to see the President join me in securing this long-awaited relief, I intend to return to our nations capital on Monday to continue fighting to ensure that the Commonwealth receives the full complement of support it deserves.
our annual door prize drawing with some funds going towards The Heritage Center in Kutztown. This year we had a live auction of Shoofly pies and the top hat of retiring board member & former Habtmann Jim Mohr from Milford Square with those net funds slated for the Quakertown Food Pantry. After a few songs in the dialect and a singa-long we had the annual swearing-in with all members standing up and holding their arms in the fashion of our brother groundhogs in the wild. Then our guest speakers let us in on Pennsylvania Dutch Humor and Wisdom (Powwow Doctor) spoken in the dialect, then translated into English. A few of our members then came forward and offered words of encouragement to continue along the path we are taking. After all, preservation through change is much better than extinction. We hope that Grundsow Lodge No. 4 through our Business Sponsors and our Members enthusiasm will be around to celebrate their 100th Anniversary. a Proud PennSylvania dutCHMan, riCHard HelM, Board MeMBer
Over 145 loyal Grundsow Lodge #4 members converged on Benner Hall in Richlandtown to celebrate the groups 65th Annual Meeting. photo by christopher betz
Celebrating Murmeltiertag:
I had a fantastic gun dog. Riley was an orange and white American Brittany. Hes been gone for a while, now. I cant avoid thinking about him at this time of year; when Punxsutawney Phil is dragged out of his luxurious burrow in front of thousands of people and video cameras and given the choice of doing something or crawling back into bed. Riley was a vehement groundhog killer. He wasnt big; around 50 pounds during most of his career. Some of the groundhogs he tangled with were nearly half his size, and most of them only gave up the ghost after a furious, noisy fight. Even so, Riley, with only a couple of minor injuries, bagged forty-one of them before he got too old for that kind of fun. Nearly everybody around here has seen a groundhog. Theyre a game species in Pennsylvania. Theyre also a pest. They ruin a huge amount of commercial crops and ravish home gardens. They do structural damage to buildings, fences and innumerable porches, and backyard decks. They dig big, deep holes that can break and ankle or a tractors wheel. Theyre a little like coyotes, in that the more you try to eliminate them, the more there seems to be. You need a hunting license to harvest groundhogs, and you arent supposed to kill them with a dog. There wasnt much I could do to stop Riley, though. Besides, I like groundhog. It tastes like dark turkey meat. The groundhog (Marmota monax), is also known as a woodchuck or whistle-pig. Its a rodent of the family Sciuridae. Its the largest member of a sub-group of ground squirrels known as marmots. Groundhogs are lowland creatures that are widely distributed in North America. Very common in the northeastern and central U.S., they are found as far north as Alaska and south into Georgia. In the wild, groundhogs can live up to six years, though they average only two or three. Captive ones have lived as long as 14 years. Whistle-pigs are usually from 16 to 26 inches long and weight 4 to 9 pounds, but in areas where there are fewer predators and a good food supply (like Bucks County), they can grow to 30 inches and 30 pounds. Natural predators include snakes (babies in borrows), coyotes, foxes, hawks and dogs. Riley dragged back a couple that approached that local, overstuffed size. Woodchucks are well adapted for digging. They have short, powerful limbs and curved thick claws. Unlike other members of their family, they have a curved spine, like a moles, and their tail is comparably short about their body length. Well-suited to their temperate environment, groundhogs have two coats of fur: a dense grey undercoat and a coat of longer, guard hairs that make them look frosted. Groundhogs are primarily herbivores, eating wild grasses, vegetation, and almost any agricultural crop. Just a few of them can severely damage a soybean field or destroy a vegetable patch. The also eat grubs, snails, grasshoppers, and other insects. They hydrate through eating leafy plants rather than by drinking water. Groundhogs are excellent burrowers.
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They move an estimated 35 cubic feet of dirt creating a large den with as much as 46 feet of tunnels extending up to five feet underground. They have between two and five entrances providing escape routes. Though solitary creatures, a burrow may be occupied by several individuals. Groundhogs are one of the few species that enter true hibernation. They often have a separate winter borrow, that is dug to below the frost line They reach their maximum body weight by the autumn hunting seasonwhen they were most likely to encounter Riley. A daytime, territorial animal, ground hogs are very alert. They can often be seen standing motionless, erect on their hind feet looking for danger. Though inclined to escape to their den, they will stand and fight ferociously. They may look too fat and slow, but they are good swimmers and tree climbers if escaping predators (I saw Riley inspire them to do both). February 2nd is a national holiday: Groundhog Day. With its beginning in the 1700s as a Pennsylvania German custom, Murmeltiertag has its origins in ancient European weather lore in which a badger is the prognosticator. Its also similar to the Pagan festival of Imbolc, which celebrates the turning of the Celtic calendar, and occurs on February 1st. It involves weather forecasting, as well. As everyone in this state knows, on Groundhog Day, when a drowsy, wooly marmot (named Phil) emerges from his burrow (prodded by the Mayor of Punxsutawney and a bunch of inanely clad potentates), if its a cloudy day; spring will come early. If its sunny, and the sleepy whistle-pig sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. One of the earliest American references to the holiday can be found in a diary entry made by James Morris, a storekeeper from Berks County. On February 4, 1841, he wrote: Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the Groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another six week nap, but if the day be cloudy he remains out, as the weather is to be moderate. Since groundhogs usually dont emerge from hibernation until March, regardless of the prediction, Phil is likely to crawl back down his hole and zonk out again. The spring equinox will occur about six weeks later, regardless of what Phil (or his many imitators) might say. You know, I dont mind a good holiday once in a while, but Groundhog Day seems kind of silly. Back when he was still alive, I seriously thought about taking Riley out to Punxsutawney and having an accidental leash slip at the appropriate moment. It would have livened up the festivities. Some those dog/groundhog fights I witnessed would have more than satisfied any evening news producers quest for a thrilling, live action video.
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his brother, Jeff, and partner, Joe Cimerola. This is something that will be good for the community, said Jeff, We want to keep care affordable for the people whose family members are suffering from Alzheimers and other issues. Brother Thom points out that that the facility is independent from other facilities and open for all of the community. Hidden Meadows Marketing Director Connie Renn is excited about the design of the new building. While the building is quite large, itll be comfortable and familiar to the residents because of the design. The building has a pod design with four defined areas, each with their own staff, facilities, and activities. Joe Cimerola pointed out that there will be areas for joint activities as well.
Jeff Bell, Joe Cimerola, and Thom Bell, Hidden Meadows owners; general contractor Kris Kirkpatrick; and Hidden Meadows marketing director Connie Renn get to work on the new memory care residence. The building is expected to be completed by late summer. photo by michele buono
First-time cookie sellers from DaisyTroop 280 (left to right) Isabella Supper, Lacey Keyser, and Katelyn Eberhardt - busy selling cookies at the Perkasie Giant. submitted photo
Meera Salon & Day Spa. Students suggested he get a mud pack and cucumbers on his eyes. In the nomination, Megan and Rhonda wrote, Mr. Wysocki makes learning fun and rewarding for the kids. He encourages them to be in charge of their own learning. He plays the piano for them and sings with them and they love it! My daughter has so much excitement about learning and loves to go to school. Mr. Wysocki has a definite talent for working with young kids. Its easy to see how much he enjoys his job. Brick Tavern Inn donates $1,250 from Novembers Tuesdays for Charity proceeds to the Bucks County Housing Groups Milford Square Shelter. Pictured: John Kunes, BCHG and Marcia Short, Brick Tavern General Manager photo by kimberly kratz
No ones ever achieved financial fitness with a January resolution thats abandoned by February. - Suze orman
was so nervous that I ripped my straw into the most tiny pieces I have ever seen which was an icebreaker at that point! We talked for several hours at the restaurant and then went to our respective homes. He called me that night to make sure I got home okay and since neither of us could sleep, we talked some more! I think we knew so much about each other we kept saying we had to go and just couldnt. It was like a match made in Heaven. From that point on, we continued to date and then he proposed! My husband had a boat in Long Beach Island so we would go there on the weekends. One weekend at the end of June, 2001, he told me were going for my birthday! When we got there, I decided to relax and fell asleep. When I woke up a couple hours later, there were a lot of people on the dock and they were dressed up for some reason! I still did not get it so I went about my normal day and went to watch the kids crabbing and picking up little fish etc. My then-boyfriend met me at the end of the dock where he had one of the boats that went from Long Beach Island over to Atlantic City with a banner hanging off of it Kristine, will you marry me? It was awesome! I said yes and in the excitement, I almost knocked the ring off his leg and into the water, I was crying and had to ask which finger the ring went on. We laughed and cried tears of enjoyment and then friends and family had a little party with a toast and then went to dinner. We got married in March of 2002 and will be celebrating our 11 year Anniversary this March! We have a beautiful daughter! Our lives are now complete! I love him more and more every day. He is the most thoughtful husband a girl could ask for in her life! Kristine Doyle The met on South Street, their first date was on South Street, so it was only appropriate that he ask her to marry her on South Street. Brian Garber asked Meghan Fitzgerald, his girlfriend of 4 years, to marry him at ONeals via Quizzo answers! He and Johnny (from ONeals) arranged beforehand the answers to the questions in round 1 to form THE QUESTION. They were as follows: 1. During the opening number in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington is often referred to as this type of king. 2. Your left one of these is located in front of your mid cerebral artery. 3. Though she performs with it as her last name, this former member of the group Hole was born with it as a first name? 4. Of the five vowels, which one is represented by the fewest tiles in Scrabble? 5. A kids museum in Philadelphia has a title that begins with an adverb. What is the adverb? 6. In the Greek alphabet, its BETA. What is it in English? 7. What were nine men trapped inside of in Somerset, PA in 2002? 8. In the movie Dogma, angels Bartleby and Loki are banished from Heaven to live in Wisconsin. How long is their time on earth supposed to last? 9. This musician, whose first name is Matthew, put out a popular rock album in 1991 called Girlfriend. 10. The Detroit Pistons have a player named Tayshaun who regularly destroys the Sixers. Whats his last name? The answers to those questions? 1. PUMPKIN 2. EYE 3. LOVE 4. U 5. PLEASE 6. B 7. MINE 8.FOREVER 9. SWEET 10. PRINCE. Brian, who was in charge of writing down answers, gave Johnny a look at the conclusion of the round. That was Johnnys cue to play At Last by Etta James. Brian then walked over to Meghan and said, This is weird. Look at these answers. As she was looking at them, a quizzical look came over her face. He then produced the ring, though he wasnt able to drop to a knee. I fell down the stairs this weekend and screwed up my back. Her eyes lit up like Times Square, and in disbelief, she uttered, Are you kidding me? That was quickly followed with a Yes! and champagne was produced. The crowd at the bar, confused at first, produced a hearty roar when Johnny told them what had happened, and an even heartier roar when he told them that in celebration he was giving everyone a perfect round 1 score. Meghan missed round 2 (The Ford or Chevy round). She was too busy running down South Street, showing off the ring to every single human being she passed. Theyve been married for seven years. Meghan Garber
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College of Technology after graduating from Quakertown Community High School this spring. For his project, Wesley Flack clocked over 150 hours constructing a wood privacy fence that borders the shelters parking lot opposite the new playground. He credits Penn Color, Christ Lutheran Church of Hellertown, and Robert Flack with underwriting the materials he needed to complete the project. Flack is considering several colleges, has been accepted to one, though hes holding out for his favorite which for the moment is confidential. Flack plans to major in marketing and to apply for Officer Candidate School with the U.S. Navy. The two young men demonstrate skills and leadership in this community that would not have been possible without their hard work and the generosity of many donors. Bucks County Housing Group, which operates Milford Square SHP Shelter & Food Pantry is a private, non-profit social service organization which provides a wide range of housing and related social services to homeless and low-income families. Arrangements for donations or volunteer opportunities can be made by contacting Bucks County Housing Groups main office at 215-598-3566 or via the website at www.bchg.org.
Anthony Adornetto and Wesley Flack chose to make the Milford shelter a better place as their Eagle Scout projects. Both received certificates thanking them for their efforts. photo by kimberly kratz
Did you know that children receive 39% of all Valentines Day candy and gifts. Following them are wives and mothers (36%), fathers and husbands (6%), grandparents (3%), and pets (1%).
Four generations, herself included, gathered to celebrate Evelyn Ratzells 95th birthday in Telford recently. Pictured here are daughter (back right) Karen Weikel, granddaughter (back left) Lisa Betz, and great grandchildren Abigail and Lauren. A variety of other children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were not available at press time. photo by christopher betz
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The official portrait of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge was unveiled at Londons National Portrait Gallery on January 11, 2013 and is currently on public display there. The portrait was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery through the Art Fund. The painting was painted by the BP award-winning artist Paul Emsley (born in 1947 in Glasgow, Scotland) who has also painted such notable figures as President Nelson Mandela and author V. S. Naipaul. Experts are categorizing the painting within the tradition of Italian Renaissance portrait master, Leonardo da Vinci citing a keen ability to capture likeness and the use of dark and light areas to convey drama to the image. Soon other royal portraits will be compared to this painting of the Duchess of Cambridge like the paintings by Hans Holbein of the royal court member of King Henry VIII to more current and famous painting of Princess Diana by American artist, Nelson Shanks. Onlookers the world overthat is anyone with a pair of eyeshave offered their critique of the painting too. Some adjectives that have been used to describe the work of art include dark, unflattering, inconsistent, etc. I think that the way that the artist has captured the Duchess trademark flowing long hair and coy yet understated smile is an achievement, aesthetically speaking. Of course, the natural beauty of the Duchess of Cambridge contributes to the success of the Emsley painting. Some say that the painting shows a more serious side of the Duchess, but I disagree with that assessment. As an art historian, appraiser, and former museum director, I think that the painting shows a youthful royal with a zest for life and a sincere smile that shows her unique understanding of her position. The piece captures her likeness, suggests her vigor, and makes the viewer want to take a second look. The Duchess sat twice for the artist in both May and June 2012. One sitting took place at the artists studio and the other in the Duchess own surroundings at Kensington Palace. Like most contemporary portrait artists, Emsley produced photographs and worked from them to complete the portrait. The painting was completed after approximately four months of work by the artist. The Duchess eyes are attractive, realistic, and bright. An oddly familiar earring emerges from the Duchess curled hair which shows a strong resemblance to the famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring that was once owned by the late Princess Diana. The portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge is a bust length portrait
which does not show the sitters hands so the earring may serve as a remembrance of the family tradition and the famous history of the royal jewels. I think that as with many works of fine art, the earring may serve as a symbol of the legacy of the royals. This object is a rec-
Quakertown Community High School sophomore Amanda Hafler has been spending a lot of time shopping for Vera Bradley bags. But not for her own use. Hafler has been busy selecting and purchasing the popular fabric bags for her senior graduation project, a bingo fundraiser to benefit The Upper Bucks Relay for Life, a program of the American Cancer Society. In todays economy, fundraising is difficult. Most people dont have a lot of disposable income. This year, I tried to think of a fun way for people to support Relay for Life, says Hafler, a three-year team captain and a two-year member of the Planning Committee of the Upper Bucks Relay. I decided to organize a bingo event with Vera Bradley bags as prizes. Representing her own Relay team, Hafler is working with members of another team, The Care Bears for Cancer, to host the event scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 1:00 p.m. at The Milford Township Fire Company. The Care Bears do so much for Relay; they organize and run the Survivor Breakfast on the day of Relay as well as running their team stand, said Hafler. Barbara Hafler, Amandas mother, sees it another way. I see this as a great learning opportunity for my daughter.
By teaming up with the Care Bears, Amanda will see first-hand the importance of working effectively with others to make a successful event happen. An added bonus is the involvement of The Upper Bucks Senior Activity Center, housed in The Milford Township Fire Company building. Members will offer the food concessions on the day of the bingo event as a fundraiser for programs of the Senior Center. Im really happy about that. Not only will this event benefit Relay for Life, but it will also help out the senior citizens of our community, says Hafler. The Vera Bradley Bingo to Benefit the Upper Bucks Relay for Life offers 20 games of bingo, raffles, a Chinese auction, and door prizes. Each bingo game will feature a different Vera Bradley bag. Even tie prizes are Vera Bradley products! Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be available. Advance tickets are $20. Tickets at the door are $25. For more information, or to get tickets, call 215.538.7817 or email relayvbbingo@gmail. com. To see all of the prizes, like us on Facebook: Vera Bradley Bingo to Benefit the Upper Bucks Relay for Life.
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Arnold GodshAll, 61, of Coopersburg, died Tue. Dec. 29 at Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest. Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Ernest and Betty (Renninger) Godshall. He worked as a Grinder for Cooks Technology for many years. Surviving: daughter, Nicole Godshall, fianc Wyane Watson, Coppersburg; grandchildren, Kayla and Chelsea; brothers, Ronald, wife Bonnie, Sellersville and Dean, wife Theresa, of Breiningsville. He was preceded in death by his German Shepard-Husky, Precious. Chiu linG ChAi, Md, 80, of Quakertown, died Saturday January 26 in Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Martha (Holtzclaw) Chai. They would have celebrated 56 years of marriage on February 23. Born August 24, 1932 in Shanghai, China, he was the son of the late KeKung and Mary (Shinowara) Chai. Dr. Chai graduated in 1957 from Hahnemann Medical School, Philadelphia. His medical practice served the Quakertown community for 38 years before retiring in 1997. Dr. Chai was honored by the Four Chaplains for his humanitarian efforts in the community. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Zion Hill and the Bucks County Medical Society where he served as past president. He was also a member of F.F., a Chinese Fraternity. He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors and could often be found feeding ducks in his back yard pond. Surviving with his wife are children; son, Dr. Mark Chai, MD, wife Sue, Sinking Spring, daughters; Maria Rajaratnam, Manhattan Beach, CA, Melissa Gibson, husband Vincent, Centreville, VA, and Monica Chai, Quakertown, sister; Martha May, husband Dr. Robert Kim, Honolulu, Grandchildren; Danielle, Evan, Amanda, Mark, Michele, and Lindsey. He was predeceased by his daughter Marsha A. Chai-Lambert who passed away in 2006. dorothy A. ACkerMAn, 92, of Richlandtown, died Jan. 24. Widow of Paul C. Ackerman, mother of Richard P. Ackerman. MAry henry, 91, of Quakertown died Thursday. Jan. 24, in Independence Court of Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Earl R. Henry. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Kelly) Lapinski. She was a manager for the Former JC Penny Co. for many years before retiring. She was longtime active member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Quakertown. Surviving, son; Dean, Engelwood, NJ; and numerous nephews & nieces. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Edward, John, Joseph, Catherine, and Anne. niCole G. deFrAnCesCo, 43, went home to our Lord on January 17, 2013. She was residing in Toluca Lake, CA. Nicole Giacondina DeFrancesco was born on February 1, 1969 in Allentown, PA to Richard E. and Sharon J.(Shearer) Frank of Elverson, PA. She graduated from Boyertown High School in 1987, Indiana University of PA in 1991, Las Vegas, Nevada Cosmetology School. She was licensed in both Las Vegas, Nevada and California. She worked as a hair stylist in the Television and Movie Industry since 2004. Her most recent works included Desperate Housewives, Big Love, Mad Men, Suburgatory, Carpoolers, Spartan, Applebox, Twilight, Semi Pro, Hunger Games and Lincoln to name a few. Nicole is survived by her parents, brother Corey and his wife Ann, beloved nephews Jordan, Adam, Michael and Niece Elisabeth, Aunt Moira (Mo)and Uncle Bruce and Cousin Jennine Dorse, Aunt Sara Cope, Uncle Joseph Frank, Grandfather Ricky Frank and many many cousins. And of course, her beloved dog Vinnie. JAMes A. tuCker, 69, of Quakertown, died Mon. Jan. 21 in his home. He was the husband of Carol L. (Reitz) Tucker, celebrating 47 years of marriage in December. Born in West Rockhill Twp., he was a son of the late Charles V. and Marion (Greisamer) Tucker. He worked as a switchman for the former Bell Atlantic, now Verizon for over 25 years. He served with the Army National
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Guard. Was active for many years in Boy Scouts of America Troop 55, Quakertown. He was an avid hunter and fisher, he especially enjoyed moose hunts in Canada. Surviving with wife; son, David J, wife Nicole, Harleysville. Predeceased by son, Andrew, and brother Charles. MAry henry, 91, of Quakertown died Thursday. Jan. 24, in Independence Court of Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Earl R. Henry. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Kelly) Lapinski. She was a manager for the Former JC Penny Co. for many years before retiring. She was longtime active member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Quakertown. Surviving, son; Dean, Engelwood, NJ; and numerous nephews & nieces. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Edward, John, Joseph, Catherine, and Anne. JAson s. JAy heuCkeroth, 32, of Quakertown died Wed., Jan. 9, 2013. Born in Rockhill Twp., he was a son of Mark and Debra (Althouse) Heuckeroth of Quakertown. Surviving with parents: Sister, Jaime Squiccimara, husband Kris, Pennsburg ; Paternal Grandmother, Mary Jane Heuckeroth, Quakertown, and nephews Logan and Kristoffer. terry lynn CArrozzino, was born March 29, 1960 in Vernon, NY, died in October of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. She was the daughter of Georgia (Kinney) and Thomas Ladue of York Springs PA. She was a 1978 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School and a graduate with honors from the Antonelli Institute of Photo Journalism and upon graduation she was employed at Antonelli as the Financial Aide Advisor. Terry also attended York Community College and George Washington University. Terry is survived by her husband Louis of 17 years, their daughter Elizabeth, two sisters, Pamela (Ladue) and husband William Neil of Grand Marais, MN, Toma (Ladue) and husband Christopher Rutters, their two sons Joshua and Jonathan from Glenn Rock, PA. Two stepbrothers, Michael and Thomas Ladue of Cape Cod, MA. She was predeceased by her brother Raymond Ladue of York Springs, PA. Terry was an active member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Quakertown, PA where she was employed as the Business Manager. She also served as a member of the church finance committee, a girl scout leader and a religious advisor for the Catholic Committee of Girl Scouts and advisor to the 4-H horse club. Terry was devoted to the education of the children at St. Isidores school and was instrumental in the organization of the annual Christmas tour for the children and the families of St. Isidore. The tour included orphanages, hospitals and nursing homes. However, her greatest passion was her family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Grace I. Long, 92, of Quakertown died December 31, 2012 in Quakertown Quakertown Center Genesis Health Care. She was the wife of the late Milton R. Long. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Lillian (Scholl) Schnure. She and her late husband co-owned the former Long Camera Shop in Quakertown. Prior to that she was employed by the former Eagle Shirt Compnay, also in Quakertown. Grace was a member of the Quakertown Senior Center and enjoyed Bingo and cross-stitch. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Quakertown. Survived her son, Nelson Long, and his wife, Nancy, of Allentown; two daughters, Audrey Aston and her husband, Gary, of East Greenville, and Diana Furlong and her husband, Anthiny, of Perkasie; her sister Jeanette Kemmerer of Souderton; ten grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Loretta; three brothers, Russel, Leroy, and George; and five sisters, Anna Johnson, Esther Keller, Dorothy Landis, Carrie Mest, and Pauline
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a mans character, give him power.
- Abraham Lincoln
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Wenhold. WinField r. stevens, 96, of Quakertown died January 6, 2013 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. He was the husband of the late Esther (Cope) Stevens. Born in Souderton, he was the son of the late Vincent 7 Rith ( Gerhart) Stevens. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the former Martin Century Farms in Lansdale. He was a lifetime member of the Shiloh Lodge #558 & AM in Lansdale and a lifetime member of the Lehigh Valley Consistory. Winfield was a member of the North Penn Shrine Club, the Raja Shrine of Blandon, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Friendship Forest 146, great Swamp Fish & Game, Quakertown Senior Center, and AARP. He served his country proudly in the US Navy during WWII, and was a member of the Quakertown American Legion Post 242 and the John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 in Quakertown. He was also a member of the First United Church of Christ in Quakertown. Survived by nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, John, and sister, Fern Palmarozza. eArlin J. Wenhold, 95, formerly of Milford Square, passed away peacefully on January 13 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center where he resided. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Tomlinson) Wenhold. Born in Milford Square on December 12, 1917, he was the son of the late Raymond and Katie (Kline) Wenhold. He was a US Army veteran, serving during WWII, a member of the Quakertown American Legion Post 242, the former Quakertown Moose Lodge #1622, the North Penn Gun Club, and a former member of Milford Township Volunteer Fire Company. Earlin is survived by a daughter, Eileen Balliet; a brother, Clifford Wenhold (Nancy); a stepson, Dr. Thomas Greisamer (Melon); two grandchildren, Tom Smith (Teresa), and Linda McGourney (Michael); five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; his niece, Darianne Fitch (Gregg); and a nephew, Keith Wenhold; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren. rAChel AdAMCzyk, 82, of Villas, NJ died January 13 in Capre Regional Medical Center, NJ. She was the wife of the late George Adamczyk. Born in Richlandtown, she was the daughter of the late W. Raymond & Ethel (Sterner) Hinkle. She is survived by her children, George of Catasaqua, Lauren Longacre and her husband, Steve, of Phoenixville, Michele of Philadelphia, and Blake and his wife, Maria, of Reading. Seven grandchildren, Charissa Stork, Dawn Leathers, Bart, Shaun, Lucas, Isabella, and Corinna. Three great-grandchildren, Candace, Avaleigh, and Raelle. She was predeceased by her son, William, a brother, Willaim, and sister, Doris Meyers. esther M. shelly, 81, of Quakertown died January 18 in her home. She was the wife of Donald Shelly. They were married 51 years last November. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the later Lewis & Elma (Wolfe) Roberts. She enjoyed spending time at Spors General Store in Trumbauersville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Donald, and his wife, Jean; a brother, Lewis, and two sisters, Marion Markley and Shirley Schnable. Six grandchildren, Samantha, Nicole, Paige, Dayna, David, and Jessica. She was predeceased by her son Douglas and brother Arthur. JAMes BlAse, 51, of Ottsville died January 19 in Grand View Hospital. Born in Abington, he was the son of the late George & Lillian (Koons) Blase. He was a roofer. He is survived by four sisters, Barbara Preston, Georgine Mills, Rosemary Frum, and Elizabeth Nelson; and three brothers, Joseph, Robert, and Thomas. roBert h. BeAler, 97, of Quakertown died January 20 in Belle Haven Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Fedorowicz) Bealer and companion of the late Gloria Millikan. Born in Tylersport, he was the son of the late Robert & Mabel (Hunsberger) Bealer. He was a proud member of the Voters Hall of Fame, having voted in every election for the past 76 years.He held lifetime memberships in the Loyal Order of the Moose and the Great Swamp Fish, Game, and Forestry Association. Robert served as a First Sgt. In the CCCs from 1932 1935 and was a US Army veteran serving during WWII. He was also a member of the
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Quakertown American Legion Post #242. He is survived by his children, Robert (Ruth) of Las Vegas, Barbara Wolfgang (Paul) of York, and Bonnie Fachet of Quakertown. Nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. niCholAs kurloWiCh, Jr., 85, of Milford Square died January 20 in LifeQuest Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Vilches) Kurlowich. Born in Hilltown, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Xenia (Warich) Kurlowich. He is survived by two sons, Allen (Debbie) of Sellersville, Edward (Debbie) of Quakertown; four daughters, Grace Anderson (Andrew) of Perkasie, Joanna Dyer (Fred) of Hatfield, Sarah Honnen (Buck Miller) of Line Lexington, and Mary Lou Greenberg of Berwick; a stepdaughter, Gloriana Sewell (Gene) of Milford Square; nine grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. Betty Medve, 95, of Richlandtown died January 20 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John J. Medve, Jr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Odessy) Bahry. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. She is survived by her son Jack and his wife, Bonnie, and her daughter Connie Butcher and her husband, Mike, all of Coopersburg; her brother Mike Bahry and his wife, Marie, of Richlandtown; one granddaughter, Gwen Nice, and her husband, Troy; three step-grandsons and five stepgreat-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother John and sister Anne. Arlene White, 93, formerly of Quakertown passed away on January 21 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center where she resided. She was the wife of the late Leonard White. Born in Meyersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late William & Katie (Saeger) Becker. She was a 1937 graduate of Quakertown High School and a former employee of Tropic Ardens Florist where she designed wedding bouquets and corsages. Being an accomplished seamstress, she sewed her own clothes and did alterations for others. Arlene is survived by her son Kenneth (Diane) of Quakertown and her daughter Diane of Berwyn; her geanddaughter Janel Kinlaw (Patrick) of Oakton, VA; and twin great-granddaughters, Audrey and Lucy. She was predeceased by her brother William Becker and sister Ruth Wonsidler and her husband Enos. Howard e. brandiS, Jr. , 63, of Quakertown died January 21 in Grand View Hospital. He was the husband of Rosemarie (Koten) Brandis. They were married 41 years last September. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Howard & Martha (Ocotny) Brandis. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Spinnerstown. In addition to his wife, Howard is survived by a son, Thomas Jay, and his wife, Jennifer, of Quakertown; a daughter, Rebecca Miller, and her husband, Daniel, of Coopersburg; a brother, Phil, and his wife, Rosemary, of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Morgan, Alexandra, Danielle, and Nicholas. He was predeceased by two sisters, Judy Smith and Kelly Grafton, and his grandson Cody. M. MAdorrA sAMph, 97, of Richlandtown, died Tuesday, Jan. 29 in Phoebe-Richland Health Care Center. She was the widow of Herman Samph. She was a clerical worker in the accounting office of the Quakertown Community School District for 28 years before retiring. Born in Richlandtown, she was the daughter of the late Herbert J. and Amanda (Frankenfield) Schaffer. She was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ, Richlandtown where she sang on the choir for 70 years, taught Sunday school, and served as choir & Womens Guild treasurer, Richlandtown Fire Co Auxiliary, Richlandtown Playground Assoc., Auxiliary to American Legion Post 242, and Quakertown AARP. She was a 50 year member of Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by nephews, nieces, grandnephews & grandnieces. Service, Sat., Feb 9, 10am in the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown followed by interment in Richlandtown Union Cemetery. Memorials to St. Johns UCC or a local charity of choice.
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with speed and reliability. For example, expensive computers commonly feature high quality power supplies. Quality power supplies increase the power efficiency of the computer, improve the functionality of the computers components, and last much longer than cheap power supplies. More exPenSive CoMPuterS Have
better SuPPort
More expensive computers typically feature designs that improve a computers speed, stability, and serviceability. For example, more expensive computers use cases and layouts designed for maximum airflow and effective heat dispersion. These design considerations, often neglected on cheaper machines, keep the computer running fast without overheating. Likewise, pricier computers tend to feature designs that make it easy to replace or service parts, saving money in repairs down the road. More exPenSive CoMPuterS are Made
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Unfortunately, computer ads never mention the quality of a machines fan, heat sink, or motherboard, and though the speed of a processor and amount of memory may impress, the less glamorous parts of a computer are responsible for keeping the computer running
Regardless of their price tag, all computers require service and support from time to time. Luckily, putting a little more money into a new computer usually means better support when something goes wrong. More expensive computers often come with longer warranties than cheaper machines. Furthermore, the warranties on pricier machines may include features like on-site service or next-business-day guarantees which do not come with cheaper machines. Ultimately, the idiom you get what you pay for may be aptly applied to computers. Putting a little extra money down, in most cases, leads to a computer with better design, parts, and support. These benefits also make for a better experience and less cost in the long run. Note: Not all expensive computers are worth the premium. It is always best to consult a computer professional or technician about differences between cheap and expensive computers with similar specifications. Tom owns and operates Toms Help Desk, an independent business serving the computer needs of area businesses and consumers. He can be reached at tom@tomshelpdesk.net and at 215-536-0831.
How are you doing with those New Years Resolutions? We are now a full month into 2013. This is when it begins to fall apart for 95% of those who made exercise and healthy eating a resolution for the year. YES!! Only one month in. So how can I help you not become a statistic? Lets look at three common complaints. Determine why they are holding you back, and what to do to move past them toward success. First of all, the big one I hear all the time. I dont have the time. REALLY!? This is what I actually hear you say: I dont WANT to do it. Id rather sit on my couch and watch TV. Id rather be on my phone playing the latest fad game or posting up dates of my latest status. Its too hard. Its more work than Im willing to do. Im too lazy. Yes, this is harsh to hear but its the truth. Add all the time you spend doing these things and then tell me how much time you just wasted. If you have time to sit down and watch a TV show for an hour or more, then you have time to work out for 30 minutes a day. If you dont want to miss your show, then DVR it, and watch it AFTER your workout! It all comes down to how bad you really want it! Second is the complaint of being too tired. This is sometimes a valid complaint, but might have an easier fix than you think. I had a client today tell me she was too exhausted all the time to keep coming to see me in the morning. She is a very athletic and fit person in my opinion. Always gives 110% or more. Has never had this issue before. After talking to her a few minutes I realized in her quest to lose a few extra pounds she cut her caloric intake by almost 1200 calories. This is HUGE! We ran some numbers and found that she needed to eat more because of her activity level. It isnt that she was tired but under-fueled. The reason for this is each day no matter what you are doing, you expend energy. Each person has a different rate. When you dont refuel the energy stores in your muscles you will begin to feel SLUGGISH. Nutrition is OVER 50% of your success. If you dont know what you should be eating or how much then you need
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to ask someone to help you. And if nutrition is not the issue, then get better and longer sleep at night. Go to bed. But, DONT give up. Lastly, most people just dont have someone to keep them accountable. Exercise is hard work and takes a lot of will power to complete each time. On your own you will tend to skimp on the intensity. You dont push yourself to your limits. If you cant seem to get an effective workout for yourself, then you need to find a friend to push you or get a trainer who can push you to your limits. Yes, this sounds like torture, but to be effective, your workout needs to stress your muscles. If you are cutting corners you are cheating yourself. If you have bad form, not only are you not getting the full effects, but you may be damaging your body as well. Exercise and Nutrition are a science. If done incorrectly it is in effective. It is psychological as much as scientific as well. To keep you on track to be successful you need to overcome mental blocks of things telling you YOU CANT. Put your mind to it and work hard. Its not easy, but if you give up, you give up on yourself not the work out. Dont give up on yourself. You are worth more than that! Maintain a well constructed exercise program and nutrition plan and hold yourself accountable for your actions. Make a schedule and stick with it. This is your life you are dealing with, not just a resolution. If you REALLY want to look better, move better and feel amazing then you have to do the hard work! There is ABSOLUTLY NO magic pill or easy solution!! So next time you are sitting there watching your favorite TV show or playing your favorite game, I want you to be able to say WOW! That was an AWESOME workout I just had. I earned this relax time! Get Real, Get Results! Corbin is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI). He is a certified strength and conditioning coach and a certified nutrition coach. He is the owner of GetReal Training, LLC in Sellersville, PA. Contact him at 215-416-5757 or visit his web site at getrealtraining.net for more information.
Did you know that there were orginially two Presidential holidays? George Washingtons and Abraham Lincolns birthdays were merged together to consolidate into one holiday.
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Call it coincidence, call it serendipity, call it the mischievous work of the Holy Spirit, but this year Ash Wednesday, perhaps the most somber day of the church year besides Good Friday, is also the day before Valentines Day. As I saw that on the calendar, I thought about what an odd juxtaposition of emotions that could be, but I then also thought about how profound this juxtaposition might be, as well. Ash Wednesday, which follows Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, (another wonderful juxtaposition, by the way), is the day when Christians are called to confront our mortality and our sinfulness. It is the day we hear the words, remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. It is the beginning of the season of Lent, the 40 day period of reflection and repentance that leads us to the Upper Room where Jesus washes the feet of the disciples and institutes Holy Communion, where Jesus takes the bread and wine and says this is my body and blood. From there we go to Good Friday and Jesus dying on the cross for our sins and for our salvation. Only then do we find the joy of Easter and the victory of life over death through the power of God that raises Jesus from the dead. But it all begins on February 13th this year, Ash Wednesday. The reality of our condition is placed starkly before us we are sinners and what awaits us all is death. And the next day, ashes barely removed from our foreheads, we awaken to the annual celebration of love that is Valentines Day. We celebrate the gift of love in all its forms, the love of family and friends certainly, but most especially we seem to focus on the most intimate expressions of love, for spouse or partner. And this is why I think maybe the Holy Spirit is having a little fun with us this year. It is a wonderful blessing to focus so much on love the day after we focus on sin and death. Why? Because it is love that makes the facing
of sin and death something we can not only do, but do without fear or trepidation. It is the love of God that makes Ash Wednesday a day we can not only deal with, but embrace. It is the love of God, made visible in the life of Jesus, that says to us, sin has no power over you and death will not have the final word for you. In Jesus Christ, God says to us, my love will triumph over all things that seek to separate you from me. The message of Ash Wednesday is tempered and softened by the message of the cross and the resurrection; it is balanced by the love of God, and what better way to remember that than to celebrate the day devoted to love, Valentines Day. Put the two seemingly opposite days together this year, and remember how God is present and active on both days. Remember how God calls us to repentance and discipleship on Ash Wednesday and remember the love of God that makes those things possible for us on Valentines Day. Remember your sin, your mortality, yes, but also remember the love of God that defeats the power of sin and conquers death itself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ultimately, both days are about love. Ash Wednesday reminds us of our need for the saving love of God, and Valentines Day can be a wonderful day to remember and celebrate the love of God, freely and unconditionally given to us every day, no matter what, even as we celebrate our love for one another, which ought to be modeled on Gods love for us, as well. My hope is that the love of God will fill you and bless you every day, and that you will walk in that love, live in that love, every day, as well. My prayer is that Ash Wednesday will lead you to see your need for God, and that Valentines Day will lead you to embrace the love of God that is already there for you and is already present in you.
9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church
Hours Sept - May are 9:00am Sunday School for all ages, 10:10 Morning Worship Service, 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Sundays are small groups, 6:30pm 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays: Evening Worship hour
Sunday morning worship at 9:30am with holy communion first and third Sundays of the month. Sunday school 8:30am
Sunday service & childrens church 10:30am Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm. Friendly,Biblebased, Christ-centered, Spirit-led
Worship 7:45 & 10:15am, Sunday School 9:00am, Koinonia Cafe 8:30am, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday, Childrens Church 2nd & 4th Sunday
Sunday services at 8am and 11am Visitors and new members always welcome!
Sunday School all ages 9:00am, Worship services 10:15am, We at Zion invite all to worship and fellowship with us.
401 Arch Street Perkasie, PA 18944 215-453-1565 www.perkasieag.org Pastor: Rev. Gary Saul
Where Gods Love Changes Lives
44 S. 8th Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-3787 Andores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger
Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Wednesday 10:00am
Sunday services 10:00am. Small, friendly Protestant church. Community mission: Serving free dinners once per month. All are welcome. Call for information.
Our mission: Share Gods love, Make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ, Have a positive impact on our community and world.
State Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) has been appointed to serve on several key committees for the 2013-14 legislative session. Its in the committees that much of the work producing sound legislation is done, said Mensch. This is where bills are vetted, examined, amended and improved. I look forward to serving on
Emergency Preparedness committees. In addition, he co-chairs the Senate Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus -- a special panel created to develop initiatives aimed at creating and sustaining good jobs in Pennsylvania-- and represents the Senate on the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee.
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where they can get ideas for writing from. There are many different kinds of poetry and all poems dont have to rhyme. In fact, one of my favorite types of poems is a Haiku and Haiku dont have to rhyme. A Haiku has 3 lines; the first and last have 5 syllables, and the middle has 7 syllables. Here is an example of a Haiku: Upper Bucks Free Press. A great hometown newspaper. Get all your news here. Speaking of Haiku, there is a great book called Guyku: AYear of Haiku for Boys by Bob Raczka. It is full of Haiku for each season and is related to things boys like to do and is a good way to get a boy reading poetry. If you look in the poetry section of your local bookstore or library, youll find all kinds of poetry books for boys and girls and for kids of all ages. Pick one up and encourage your kids to read (and write) some poetry! Renee LaTulippe is an awesome poet and childrens book author. Her website, NoWaterRiver.com has a ton of original poems and information about poetry. for book reviewS and diSCuSSionS, PleaSe viSit My webSite at thisKidreViewsBooKs.coM.
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tion voice saying my body just isnt up for it today; whereas the angelic state of a full nights rest will encourage your body and mind to give it everything you have each and every time you train. We dont want to get in the habit of skipping workouts, each time we do this it becomes easier and easier to put it on the back burner. From a physical standpoint, sleep is the time when our body repairs itself. This time is critical as our body prepares itself for the next day of workouts and our daily routines. We need to make sure we are allowing our body the time it needs to fully recover. Making sure we are fully rested also helps keep us healthy. Keeping our body fresh and energized helps keep our immune system strong, which in affect will allow us to stay healthy and produce better results in our training. It is all about balance and once we start to feel drained from all the hustle and bustle of the world around us, we need to take a step back and make our adjustments. Start with making your rest a priority and you will reap the benefits. Sleep works wonders for your body so take advantage of the easiest thing we can do SLEEP. Sweet Dreams! viSit webSite: www.k17SPort.CoM to learn More about kenriCk SMitH and HiS Journey to beCoMe a ProfeSSional triatHlete.
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had tears in my eyes as he was telling me the story. The needed handles were donated to the Engine 9-11 project. Andrea delivered the parts herself. And met John. It was love at first sight. Andrea went home and told her mother that she had met the man that she was going to marry. It turns out that John then needed door hinges and so he called Andrea at the parts warehouse again. Except that he couldnt quite remember who to ask for when he called. I kept screwing up her name. I called and asked for Adrienne, like from the Rocky movies. But he knew that he wanted to see her again. Their first date was a Milford Fire Department event. And theyve been together ever since for nine years now. The Engine 9-11 Rolling Memorial is still very near and dear to their hearts. The couple were a part of the presentation of the Engine to Firefighter Olsens department, Engine 4, Ladder 15 in New York City and they also took part in the 10th anniversary memorial ceremonies of the September 11 attack. Today, Lieutenant John Wells and Andrea Clark volunteer at the Richlandtown Fire Company. Andrea has her mind made up. Well both be riding off on Engine 9-11 when we get married and I will still be bawling my eyes out!
Learning Day because it will concentrate on QCSD for a case study so that other districts across the country can learn from the cyber and technology models. The goal of all the organizations involved in the alliance is to help education leaders and policymakers improve student learning in K-12 education. Great ideas need collaboration and you all show that here, Dr. Wolf said. Its organic growth. You have a lot to offer others. In the inaugural Digital Learning Day in 2012, about 41,000 people from 39 states and 18 foreign countries logged in to see what educators and others had to say about the need to reach 21st century students with digital tools. AEE and its partners expect more online traffic this year. The AEE visit coincided with a teleconference in Freshman Center Dan Wallaces astronomy class. Students spoke to former NASA astronaut Joe Tanner. From Colorado, he encouraged them to work their way up to becoming astronauts, through engineering, math, science, medical and military degrees and careers. He even encouraged Wallace to apply for the teachers-in-space program. The February 6 Digital Learning Day seeks to shine a spotlight on successful instructional practice and effective use of technology to engage students in healthy learning environments, personalized for every child. Participation is free and easy. To learn how to participate, visit digitallearningday.org. Dr. Andrejko said, We are particularly honored to be singled out as a model school district in celebration of Digital Learning Day. Our students are so fortunate to have a comprehensive technology foundation in preparation for college and career as that is the expectation for 21st Century Learning. You can watch a video about the experience by going to qcsd.org and clicking on QCSDTV Warehoused Videos. The video is also available at facebook.com/UBFreepress.
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