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- Benjamin Franklin
These musicians will do anything for a buck! Find out why they need the money on page 10.
photo submitted by karen quinn
Now thats a whole lot of Geissingers! Turn to page 14 to find out how this happened.
photo submitted by krista geissinger
Its time for another school year to begin. What is/was your favorite subject in school?
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LansDaLe CathoLiC 2006 History.
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Richland Historical Society will have its 52nd Homecoming at historic Shelly School at 130 Richlandtown Pike on September 15. Join a sing-along with members of the Upper Bucks Senior Center at 1:15pm Willard (Bud) Fluck, who taught in a one-room school, will be the speaker for the program which
begins at 2:00pm. Mr. Fluck continued his career as a teacher and guidance counselor at Palisades Junior-Senior High School. State Representative Paul Clymer will also be speak. The program is free and open to the public. For information, call 215-536-4929.
The Friends of the Samuel Pierce Branch Free Library are holding their Annual Used Book Sale on Friday, September 28th from 9am to 8pm and Saturday, September 29th from 9 am to 2 pm at the National Guard Armory on Park Avenue in Sellersville. The majority of the books will be sold at 50 cents - $2.00. Special books are slightly more. There is a separate paperback book room with thousands of paperbacks. Saturday only features a special $5 for a bag
of books. Bags will be supplied at the sale. Donations of books will be accepted Monday through Thursday, September 24 through September 27 from 9 am to 3 pm each day at the Armory. The Annual Used Book Sale is the major fund raising event that the Friends sponsor to support the Samuel Pierce Branch (Perkasie) Library. We rely on your donations and support of the Book Sale. Contact 215- 723-2219 for more information.
death Notices
EllEn M. HillEglas, 84, of Quakertown died July 21 in St. Lukes Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard m. Hilleglas. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Edith (Hersh) Shearer. She is survived by two sons, Richard L. of Quakertown, Dennis W. and his wife Violeta of the Philippines. Two sisters, Patricia Weaver of Gaithersburg, MD and Barbara Duld and her husband John of San Antonio, TX; a brother John and his wife Eleanor of Clearwater, FL. Two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. William Clark, 67, of Quakertown died July 21 in his home. Born January 8, 1945 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late J. Frank and Alma (Yetter) Clark. He served four years active duty at Willow Grove naval Air Station and continued as a member of the Naval Reserves, retiring as Master Chief after 30 years service. He is survived by 2 brothers, Jack F. Clark of Mesa, AZ and Frank J. Clark of Rockford, OH. sHirlEy M. WalkEr, 80, of Quakertown died July 23 in Quakertown Center Genesis Health Care. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Bright and Rose (Kulp) Bright Krauss. She was of the Lutheran faith. Survived by a daughter, sister, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. DorotHy MaE DornEy, 91, passed away on July 24. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Dorney. Dorothy (Dot) was born on May 22, 1921 in Quakertown to Mamie (Weisel) and Lloyd Scheetz. Survivors include: sons, Edward L. Dorney and Peter R. Dorney, husband of Lisa; Daughters, Sheryl (Susie) A. Dorney and Mary Ellen (Molly) Minarik, wife of Thimas; 3 grandchildren, Andy, Ashley, and Collyn; nieces and nephews. Timothy J. Brayshaw, 57, of Quakertown, formerly of Palm City, FL, died July 27 in his home. He was the husband of Donna ( Lamb) Brayshaw. Born in Philadelphia, he awas the son of the late Joseph and Rosalia (Tureski) Brayshaw. Timothy was of the Catholic faith and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife. PHiloMEna PHyllis t. lEnaHan, 90, of Quakertown died July 30 in her home. She was the wife of the late Edmund Lenahan, Sr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Madeline (Chiacciere) Gallichio. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. She is survived by her son Edmund, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Quakertown and granddaughter, Madalyn Catherine. Jennie Parks, 90, of Quakertown died July 31 in her home. She was the wife of the late Clarence Parks. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Blanche (Balicka) Jasinski. She is survived by two daughters: Patricia Frederick and her husband Gerald of Trumbauersville, and Linda Park of Quakertown. Two sisters: Helen Pancarik of Blooming Glen and Mary Szuchyt of Perkasie. A brother Edward Jasiniski of Quakertown. Two great grandchildren: Amy Lynn Scott and her husband, Stephen, and Rebecca Lynn Clemmer. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas. FrED l. MoDzEl, 73, of Quakertown died August 2 in St. Lukes Hospital. He was the husband of Diane L. (Diefenderfer) Modzel. Born in Casanova, Centre County, PA, he was the son of the late Gustav and Loretta (Hemmis) Modzel. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Cecil and his wife Diane of Quakertown, and a sister, Esther Fink and her companion, Chet Long of Brookville, PA. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Hemmis. JaMEs s CustEr, 90, of Quakertown died August 8 in St. Lukes Hospital, Quakertown. He was married for 66 years to the late Elizabeth Betty (Fluck) Custer. Born in Milford Square, he was the son of the late John & Flora (Spare) Custer. He is survived by his son Timothy of Quakertown and his daughter Pamela Rosenthal and her husband, Ed, of Reston, VA. Six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Custer. WilliaM E. garbEr, 59, of Zionsville, died Wed., Aug. 8 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Bill was active for over 50 years with the Boy Scouts of America, beginning as a Cub Scout and in 1977 becoming the Scout Master for Troop 431, Trexler District, Minsi Trail Council promoting and supporting special events & activities. Services were held Wednesday August 15. Joan i. PlaCiD, 79, of Quakertown, died Sat., Aug 18, in the home of her daughter, Libby. She was the widow of LeRoy F. Placid. Surviving are her daughters, Elizabeth I. Radzai, husband Roy, and Jennifer L. Keifer, husband Tom, all of Quakertown; step-son Christopher Placid, Easton, step-daughter Colleen Arnold, husband Tony, Carlisle; grandchildren Andrea, Hilary, TJ, Christopher, Debin, Michael, Cassidy, Matthew, Maggie, Presley; 3 great-grandchldren; sister-inlaw, Susan Ivins, Spring, TX; beloved lifetime friends and companions who were family to her, Lorraine Richards, Doris Neville, Jim & Nancy Hartz, and many extended loving family and friends. laurEn annE (graybill) rittEr died on August 13, surrounded by family. Born on December 13, 1958 in Quakertown, she graduated Quakertown High School in 1976. She is survived by her daughter Melissa and son-in-law, Jason Camilo of Fort Washington; her son Daniel and daughter-in-law Samara of Wind Gap; and her daughter Megan and partner Harry Brown,Jr. of Plumsteadville; granddaughters, Amelia Camilo, Gwyneth Bartholomew, and Emma Brown. Brothers and sister: Matthew and wife, Sharon; Steven and wife, Ruth; Timothy and wife, Lynne; Jerome and wife, Josee; Christopher and wife, Jody; Jonathan and wife, Lorraine; and Jennifer Graybill. Also, she is survived by former husband, David Ritter, and many nieces and nephews. FlorEnCE M. FisCHEr, 101, of Richlandtown died August 18 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph Fischer. She is survived by her son Joseph F. and his wife, Dorothea of Quakertown. A daughter Mary A. Miller and her husband, Richard of Elizabethtown. Two sisters, Irene Roshon of Pennsburg and Dorothy Sell of Telford. Six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Verna and three brothers, Frank, Harry, and Ira (Bud). louis WoloWnik, 90, of Quakertown died August 18 in St. Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Elsie Roth) Wolownik. They celebrated 66 years of marriage last December. He is also survived by his daughter, Donna Bracalante, and her husband, Rick, of Hellertown. Two grandchildren, Kirk and his wife, Miriam; Dominic and his wife, Tracey. Four great grandchildren: Taylor, Dominic, Jr., Jordyn, and Meadow. He was a US Army veteran and World Wr II POW, serving with the 17th Airborne Parachute Infantry. arlEnE r. bisHoP, 89, of Richlandtown died on August 19 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, She was the wife of the late Robert M. Bishop. She was a member of St. johns Evangelical church in Richlandtown. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Fluck and her husband, Roger, of Quakertown. A sister Anna Mae Eisenhart of Quakertown. Three grandchildren, Janelle Morris (Robert), Jarred Fluck, and Jeremy Fluck. She was predeceased by a son, Michael J. Schantz.
Cross Members Car Club Cruise Nights, 1st Sat. every month thru Oct, 5pm-9pm at Calvary Church, 820 Rt 113, Souderton, (free, all welcome) 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: 215-5384774 NOVA Thrift Shops New Home Alone shopping event thru Sept. 30, (Mon to Sat 10am-5pm) (Sun 12noon-5pm), appliances, linens, dishes, etc. New or good donations accepted thru Sept. 15 at 1628 Swamp Rd (Rt 313), Fountainville, PA or NOVA offices in Jamison, PA, 215-249-8000 Last Chance Ranch will give potential adopters opportunity to view all dogs on the first Saturday of April thru September in their outside runs from 12noon2pm. Located at 9 Beck Rd, Qtwn, www.lastchanceranch.org Community Hymn Sing, 6pm, first Sunday every month, Saucon Mennonite Church, 6639 N. Main St, Coopersburg, All invited, refreshments, 610-282-0514 Quakertown PetSmart Pet Adoption Day! 11am-3pm every 2nd Saturday of the month, www.pets@lastchanceranch. org Miller-Keystone Blood Center Mobile comes to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Quakertown, call 800-2236667 for days and times. Organizations Gamblers Anonymous meets every Saturday 11am-1pm, St. Lukes Hosp. Education Ctr, Rm 111, Ostrum St, Bethlehem, 215-872-5635
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday at 7pm, Grand View Hosp. info at 215-453-4699 Bedminster Nar-Anon Family Group meets every Tuesday 7:30pm at Deep Run West Mennonite Church, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie 18944. Support group for family & friends with loved ones struggling with addiction, bedminster.naranon@yahoo.com or 267-8970695 A Womans Place (support for domestic abuse & violence) 24-hour Hotline 800-220-8116, www.awomansplace.org Community meals 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 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 Qtwn American Legion, doors open 5:45pm, 610 E. Broad St, Qtwn, open to public, 215-538-0747, (call for day) Bingo at Plumsteadville Fire Co. every Monday, opens 5pm, games 6:30pm (refreshments avail.) 5064 Stump Rd
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday 10am-11am, West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd, Quakertown, No fees, free babysitting. www.oa.org or Bob 610-762-3779
What can I do to protect myself against identity theft? First, dont carry your Social Security card in your wallet. Keep it at home with your other important papers. Second, avoid giving out your Social Security number. While many banks, schools, doctors, landlords, and others will request your number, it is your decision whether to provide it. Ask if there is some other way to identify you in their records. To report identity theft, fraud, or misuse of your Social Security number, the Federal Trade Commission, the nations consumer protection agency, recommends you: 1. Place a fraud alert on your credit file by contacting one of the following companies (the company you contact is required to contact the other two, which will then place alerts on your reports): Equifax, 1-800-525-6285; Trans Union, 1-800-680-7289 Experian, 1-888-397-3742 2. Review your credit report for inquiries from companies you have not contacted, accounts you did not open, and debts on your accounts you cannot explain; 3. Close any accounts you know, or believe, have been tampered with or opened fraudulently; 4. File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place; and 5. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-438-4338 (TTY 1-866-653-4261).
call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). How do I earn coverage for Social Security? You earn Social Security credits, sometimes referred to as quarters of coverage, when you work and pay Social Security taxes. The credits are based on the amount of your earnings. In 2012, you receive one credit for each $1,130 of earnings, up to the maximum of four credits per year. Each year, the amount of earnings needed for a credit goes up slightly as average earnings levels increase. Generally, a person needs 40 credits to be eligible for retirement benefits. There are special rules for the self-employed. Read more about self-employment and Social Security in our online publication, If You Are Self Employed, at http:// socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10022.html. To learn the amount required for Social Security credits for prior years, see Quarter of Coverage at socialsecurity. gov/OACT/COLA/QC.html. I was turned down for Supplemental Security Income (SSI); can I appeal the decision? If you disagree with a decision made on your claim, you can appeal it. The steps you can take are explained in Your Right To Question A Decision Made On Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claim, available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/11008. html. Also, you have the right to have a representative, such as an attorney, help you. More information is in Your Right To Representation, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10075. html. Read these and other publications online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. What is the difference between the disability application and the disability report? Do I have to complete both? A disability application is a claim for benefits. To receive Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you must file a disability application. A disability report provides information about your current physical or mental condition. We need this to process your disability application. In all, to establish a claim, you need to submit a disability application, a disability report, and an authorization to release medical records. You can learn more and apply online at www. socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. I am applying for extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs. Can state agencies help with my Medicare costs? When you file your application for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs, you also can start your application process for the Medicare Savings Programs state programs that provide help with other Medicare costs. When you apply for Extra Help, Social Security will send information to your state unless you tell us not to on the application. Your state will contact you to help you apply for a Medicare Savings Program.
tom reiley is the social security district manager allentown, pa office and can be reached at thomas.reiley@ssa.gov.
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Its hurricane season. If there is a big storm in my area, will I still be able to do business with Social Security? During an emergency, keep in mind two things. First, you can conduct most of your business with Social Security online at www.socialsecurity.gov. There, youll find a wealth of information and online services. For example, you can apply online for Social Security benefits or for Medicare, and then you can check on the status of your pending application. If youre already receiving Social Security benefits, you can go online to change your address, phone number, or your direct deposit information, get a replacement Medicare card, or request a proof of income letter. You even can get your Social Security Statement online. You also can find out if your local office is open by going online to www.socialsecurity.gov/ emergency. That site lists any office closings and delays. Second, make sure you receive your benefits through Direct Deposit. While the mail can be disrupted during severe weather, Direct Deposit payments arrive in your account on time, all the time. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/deposit to sign up for more information. Im retired and the only income I have is from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Are my IRA withdrawals considered earnings? Could they reduce my monthly Social Security benefits? No. We count only the wages you earn from a job or your net profit if youre self-employed. Non-work income such as annuities, investment income, interest, capital gains, and other government benefits are not counted and will not affect your Social Security benefits. Most pensions will not affect your benefits either. However, your benefit may be affected by a government pension from work on which you did not pay Social Security tax. For more information, visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov or
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utes backpacks full of school supplies to over 200 children. Last year, that number was 130 children. Also, FISH provides one-time emergency utility assistance and help for those who are homeless. Clients are also welcome at the clothing outlet on the property. During the Christmas season, FISH collects toys for children of all ages who may not otherwise have much of a holiday. Pennridge FISH was formed from those early answering service days when local churches pulled together to help serve the community. In June of 1972, sixteen people representing thirteen local churches met to organize what would become Pennridge FISH. Its name recalls the early symbol of Christianity FISH, Fellowship in Serving Humanity. It is a volunteer-driven organization that serves people in the Pennridge School District and relies on food and clothing donated by churches, civic groups, businesses, and individuals. According to their website, FISH also receives food from the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program [TEFAP] and Pennsylvania State Food Purchase Program [SFPP]. In addition, FISH supplements these donations with purchased food from Philabundance and local food suppliers and markets. The organization has grown to such an extent that they are actively searching for another, bigger, location. FISH is currently tucked into two-stories at 306 N. Fifth Street in Perkasie, adjacent to the Perkasie Regional Authority building. FISH can be contacted at 215-257-7616 or online at pennridgefish.org.
You can help make it happen. Its pretty simple: Purchase some golf balls, help raise much-needed money to find treatments and a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, help improve and perhaps even save the lives of hundreds of thousands of boys like my son Cory, and maybe win $4,000 while youre at it! Cure Duchenne is partnering with Almost Home Dog Rescue in a Golf Ball Drop and Fall Festival to support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) research and education as well as aide Almost Home in giving rescued dogs the medical treatment needed to make them healthy for adoption to new, forever homes. We are families active in Pennsylvania because we have a son, relative or friend that has been diagnosed with DMD and have chosen to take a stand in the fight against this devastating disease as well as volunteers for Almost Home trying to give unwanted dogs a chance at a new life. DMD is the number one genetic killer of boys. One out of 3,000 boys are diagnosed with DMD each year. 2/3rds of the newly diagnosed are from spontaneous mutations which means that anyones family can be devastated by this disease. Boys succumb to DMD between 12 years and their mid-twenties. There is no cure. The 2012 Golf Ball Drop and Family Fun Festival will be held September 15, 10 am until 5pm, at the Quakertown Airport on Milford Square Pike. You do not need to be present to win. Numbered golf balls are being sold in advance for $20 each. At 4 pm, a drop
bag holding all 2,000 balls will be lifted into the air from the ladder of a fire truck, courtesy of Milford Square Fire Company, positioned over a hole-inone, and then a cord at the bottom of the bag will be pulled allowing the balls to drop. The first ball that lands in or closest to the hole will be the winner! First prize is $4,000; second prize is $1,000; third prize is $500, and fourth through eighth place prizes are $100 each. The remaining proceeds will be donated to Cure Duchenne, a national nonprofit organization fighting to save the lives of boys with Duchenne, and Almost Home Dog Rescue, a nonprofit working to save the lives of homeless dogs. There will be crafters/vendors, animal rescues, food & refreshments, live music, games for the kids, tons of raffle Items, face painting, and pumpkin decorating. We will have a costume pet parade at 2pm with prizes, a puppy kissing booth, a Frisbee catching contest, many different training demonstrations, as well as a You gonna eat that?, Bobbing for Hot Dogs and a skateboarding contest for the dogs! We may be adding more activities along the way! To purchase numbered golf balls, at $20 each, or for more information, call Donna Doyle at 215-933-2121 or e-mail her at donna@donnadolittle.com. Golf balls can also be purchased by going to PayPal and sending money to golfballdrop2012@yahoo.com.
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of people immigrate here every year because we are truly the land of opportunity. They, like my Greek grandfather and my wifes Italian grandfather, came here for one great reason: their home country was not able to provide them the opportunity to satisfy the two most basic needs. It seems to me that the key to providing an opportunity to satisfying the higher needs is insuring that everyone here has the opportunity to satisfy their basic needs. We dont need to spend a lot of time discussing need #1. People need to breathe, eat, and sleep. One could make the case that we dont need to eat as much as we do, but thats a subject for another column. Safety, however, doesnt get enough attention in my book. Safety is defined as Security of: body, employment, resources, morality, the family, health, and property. This has been the promise of America since 1776. Today, that promise is being threatened. The key to all this is the economy. When a person is productive and gainfully employed, they can provide all of the necessary security for their families. When a person is productive they earn their selfesteem. When a person has truly earned their self-esteem, theyre ready to really grow as a citizen. No amount of entitlement programs can enable this growth. We must continue to grow our economy. We need our government to step back from Band-Aid medicine and create a more growth oriented environment. We need to put our neighbors back to work. We need to understand that the machine that created our great country is the partnership of citizen entrepreneurs and citizen consumers. Back in 1992, the rallying cry was Its the economy, stupid! That same cry should be on everyones lips in 2012.
At its August meeting, the Grand View Hospital Board of Trustees granted staff privileges to the following physicians: Sarah Goodyear, MD, specializing in Hematology and Oncology, earned her medical degree at Temple University. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Goodyear is an associate of Alliance Cancer Specialists, Sellersville. Alan Sofranko, MD, specializing in Psychiatry, earned his medical degree at
Saba University School of Medicine. He completed her internship and residency in Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Sofranko is an associate of Penn Foundation, Sellersville. Gilbert Tausch, MD, specializing in Neurology, earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Tausch is an associate of Penn Neurologic Associates, Sellersville.
For some individuals, purchasing hearing aids is equated with buying a used car, television, pizza, or pair of socks. The deal is sought by the buyer using a coupon, half-off ad special, or the cheapest price they can find. Then the buyer tries to negotiate more money off the top. If you are a person of this mindset, dont bother to even think about venturing into purchase of hearing aids. You are wasting your time and money and the valuable time and expertise of the dispensing audiologist. The bottom line isyou are not serious about your hearing handicap. Having a hearing loss that requires hearing aids is like any other handicap. How many times do you see advertisements for a percentage or monetary value off the purchase of prosthetic devices? Come on in and buy one arm and get the other half off. Bring us your best deal on that prosthetic leg and well beat it and give you a spare free. Stop on by and get a free cane with every walker this week only! Sounds pretty silly? It is. However, there are plenty of people that think this way when buying hearing aids. Where do they acquire this notion that hearing aids are an unvalued item that can be picked up on a fast deal or special during the next three days for the first thirty people? Its time for everyone to get serious and see hearing aids (amplification) for what they really are. Device can range usually between $1600 to $2800 each. They include a one or two year repair warranty, office visits for computerized adjustments of the digital circuit, booklet, dri-aid, brush, pouch, case, batteries, counseling and aural rehabil-
itation, and most importantly, a thirty day evaluation period. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2004, all dispensers of hearing aids are required to utilize a standardized state-provided form for the sale of hearing aids. The primary focus of this form is a clause regarding the thirty day money back guarantee. The clause is as follows: 30 Day Money Back Guarantee: If a hearing aid is returned within 30 days of date of delivery in the same condition, ordinary wear and tear excluded, you are entitled to a refund of the portion of the purchase price of the hearing aid and accessories as itemized on the receipt and above, less the cancellation fee stated above. If a cancellation fee is imposed the nonrefundable amount for each aid and accessories cannot exceed 10% of the purchase price of the hearing aid and accessories or $150.00 per aid and accessories, whichever is less. You will, however, be responsible for all nonrefundable service fees listed in Part A. If you cancel your order prior to delivery, you are entitled to full refund of the purchase price of the aid and accessories, and a full refund for
services not yet rendered. The form was created by bureaucrats with input from one audiologist who worked at a hospital having no idea of what additional information is typically given on a sales invoice agreement. The invoice lists all the things that accompany the purchase of the hearing aids such as warranty, batteries, etc. This mandated state form provides no space or makes no mention of the extras. However, the purchaser has a signed document stating they will receive a portion of their monies paid is a return of the devices is made. This thirty day period is to evaluate the hearing aids. To be fair to the process and your hearing handicap, you need to diligently use the hearing aids every day for the thirty days. During this time period, the dispensing audiologist will perform the initial fitting with a computer, give instructions and guidelines for the care and use of the devices, and follow up adjustments. There are two fits that must be accomplished; the physical fit and the acoustic fit. The physical fit is how the devices feel in your ears. The acoustic
fit is how the hearing aids sound after computerized adjustment and use by the wearer for follow up adjustments. The wearer will have a subjective acoustic taste. Meaning, they want the hearing aids to sound a certain way for listening comfort. Sounds pretty involved? Rightly so. Hearing aids arent a pair of socks that you put on your feet and go. My experience with people entitled to a thirty day evaluation period has included those who realized immediate improvement to some needing an extension of time to ensure a successful fitting. I have encountered some wearers who tried devices for less than THREE DAYS and stated they tried hearing aids and they dont work. Others have returned hearing aids that replaced the same devices with power required to reach their loss stating that their friend thought they didnt work. Come on, take advantage of a thirty day evaluation period on the road to better hearing. Get serious about your hearing loss and do something about it. The most successful patient is the one who is motivated to hear better, get the hearing aids, and use them every day. Dont be a tire-kicker looking for a deal. Be a patient in pursuit of attaining the best hearing possible. Take it from me. I have a hearing loss and I wear two hearing aids.
patrick m. murphy, m.ed., ccc-a, faaa has been in private practice since 1987 and wears binaural digital completely-inthe-canal hearing aids. he can be reached at hearingdoc@aol.com and 215-804-1111.
both said to him wouldnt it be great if we had a historical society? He was also inspired by resident Joan Bless who wrote a letter to borough council regarding the old playground equipment at Benner Hall. She didnt want the vintage spring toys discarded, but preserved. Also according to Bob, Joan has documents and other pieces of Richlandtown history that she would like to donate to the borough, but there isnt a secure dedicated place for them at the moment. There will be an inaugural organizational meeting at Benner Hall to introduce the fledging Richlandtown Historical Society to interested people on November 11. The date was chosen because it is the anniversary of Richlandtowns incorporation as a borough. We need a good core of volunteers, says Bob, This is an exciting opportunity. Also in attendance will be Vic Stevens, president of the Richland Historical Society as well as representatives of other area historical societies. We need to get the ball rolling, said Bob. If you are interested in attending the November meeting and being a part of the new Richlandtown Historical Society, You can call Bob Shinn at 215-538-1441.
Get More of GeorGe by visitinG His website at www.GeorGebruno.coM, or eMail HiM at Gb@GeorGebruno.coM.
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Erin Price, Miss Keystone 2012, visited the Perkasie Carousel last month to help promote the importance of music education.
photo by dan suardi
trailer. The ads will measure 4 by 4 and can be purchased from QMPO for $550 each. The ads will be visible year round as the trailer is parked at QCSH for our home events, and as it travels to all of our away events. If you are able to help, and you would like to purchase an ad on the trailer, please contact Karen Quinn at vpchorus@qmpo.org. Do you and your family love music? Are you an alumnus of the QCHS Music Programs? Please consider being a sponsor. Contact Karen Quinn at vpchorus@ qmpo.org to make a donation. QMPO is a 501 (c) 3 non profit so donations are tax deductable! The first 12 individuals donating over 125.00 can have their name on the trailers sponsor list. There will also be an opportunity to make small donations to the group. Just stop by the Freshman Center on 9th Street on September 22nd, 2012 between 9am and 5pm. The group is hosting the Ford Drive One 4 UR School event. You can drop a dollar or two in the donation drum to help out! And while youre there, drive a new Ford, because the Ford Motor Company/Faulkner Ciocca will donate 20 dollars per driver to the Band and Choir! Its easy and free! We NEED your help to succeed. Music programs help to make our kids stronger, academically and socially. They engage kids, and help them to see that they are a part of something positive. Programs like the Band and Choir not only raise test scores and grade point averages, but they draw kids in and help them look forward to coming to school each day. All of the kids in the music programs, the Quakertown Music Promoters Organization, and the Music Department are so grateful for all the help the community provides to these programs and its kids. We will be extremely grateful for any help with this new project. Together, we can do great things
Congratulations to Tom Merrick at Toms Help Desk on reaching the milestone of 2000 customers.
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And so, on a humid morning in August, Barry and his wife Brenda presented a $500 check to Reverend Moran in front of the churchs congregation. The Reverend Moran was very glad and grateful for the Betterment Clubs donation, He (Barry) saw a need and did something to help. Were very thankful to him and the Betterment Club. The Trumbauersville Betterment and Social Club work to make their community a better place for everyone. They hold regular fundraisers to help them be able to do this. As a matter of fact, there are two fundraising efforts this month. On September 8, the club is hosting a yard sale and on September 22, there will be a pig roast. More information about these events can be found in our Community Events listings on page 2. For more information about becoming a member of the Betterment Club, please call (215) 538-1314.
Maria Foreman, Robert Shuster, Massimo Marchiano, Elisabeth Horner & Jade Devlin St. Isidore graduates first day at Bethlehem Catholic High School. photo by donna devlin
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I was reading an article in the local paper last month about dogs not being allowed to eat at patio restaurants in New Hope. I was SHOCKED!!! Momma Jean called the Health Department for Bucks County and talked to Phil Smith. Here is the scoop from Phil. IF there is no food preparation or a bar in the patio area and all food is brought out to the patio to be served, THEN it is okay for dogs. Whew! That was close! I thought I would miss out on my lunch runs. I have checked with some area places and these places listed say they will be happy to have well behaved dogs come with their owners. Please make sure ONLY well behaved dogs AND owners attend. Dogs should be always on a leash and not the retractable kind. Remember to supply a water bowl for your dog and be sure to order us a nice treat, like bacon. PICK UP ALL MESSES THAT YOUR DOG MAKES. No matter which end it comes from. Here is the list. The Karlton Caf , Sines 5 &10, Sonic Drive-In patio and in-car service, McCooles,
and Sundays Deli and Catering in Quakertown are all outside dining. Once the cold weather hits we dogs will be left behind. There is one place we can go along even in the winter. That would be the Sonic Drive-In. We can all stay in the car and eat together. Even the not so polite dogs can go along to this place, seeing how we stay in the car there. Please if you know of anywhere else I, ugh I mean WE can go, just write me at reelanimals@aol.com and let me know. I will update this list each month if I get any more listings. Oh, I almost forgot to mention! For those of you who would like to meet me in person I will be at the BarkFest in Allentown on Sept. 8th doing pawtagraphs for our cartoon book, A Doggy Daycare Day, in which I am the storyteller. Two dollars from each book sold that day will go to the BarkFest to help build their dog park (a worthy venture). The times are noon until 8PM. I hope to last the whole day. Love to all My Fans, M.J.
Congratulations to Carolyn Anne Fisher of Perkasie! She graduated in August from the Accelerated MBA Program from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Brooke Wolf, Cody Krause, & Lauren Ridgeway, all of Quakertown, start their first day at the LVPA Lehigh Valley Performing Arts charter school. Brooke & Lauren are Freshman, Cody a Sophomore. All 3 are majoring in Dance and are students at Miss Cindys. photo by donna devlin
Everyone is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Firefighter Olympics hosted by the Richlandtown Fire Company. The games begin at 10am on Saturday, September 8 - rain or shine - at Benner Hall, 1260 Cherry Street in Richlandtown. Fire companies from Springtown, Ottsville, West End, Quakertown, Trumbauersville, Richland Township, and Perkasie will be competing in seven endurance events. The firehouse athletes face off in a tugof-war, hose relay, bucket brigade,
hose drag & roll, drafting relay, gear relay, and the very challenging obstacle course. There will be plenty of food and fun for everyone with games and raffles, moonbounces for the kids, a Chinese auction, and Big Poppas Backyard BBQ. Admission is free. This event is sponsored by First Savings Bank and The Fire Store. Come out and support your local fire companies! They are always there for you! Questions or more information: wellzy75@yahoo.com.
Quakertown recently welcomed a new attorney to town. Peter M. Williams is a life-long resident of Bucks County, a Rider University graduate with a BA in Political Science, and holds a Juris Doctorate from Widener University. He has been an attorney for eight years. Located in the historic Free Press Building on West Broad Street, its the small town aspect of Quakertown that drew Mr. Williams to open an Upper Bucks office. My family and I immediately fell in love with Quakertown the first time we visited. Quakertown has it all: food, shopping, culture, and all are within walking distance.Mr. Williams practices many facets of law. He is particularly focused on criminal defense and estate planning. His other legal capabilities include civil litigation, real estate, personal injury, and tax assessment appeals. He also performs pro bono work through legal aid. It is his real passion for helping others that drew him to the business. I knew from an early age that lawyers help clients with some of the most important problems in their lives. Mr. Williams began his career as law clerk to the former Bucks County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg. After finishing his sixteenmonth long clerkship, Mr. Williams joined the Langhorne law firm of Begley, Carlin & Mandio, LLP, and later OBrien and Ryan, LLP in Plymouth Meeting, before returning to his roots and establishing his law office in Levittown in 2011. In August 2012 Mr. Williams opened his Quakertown office and is
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pleased to now serve clients in Upper Bucks County. In his free time Mr. Williams enjoys spending time with his wife, their three children, and their beagle. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, and the Philadelphia Phillies. Mr. Williams is a member of the Bucks County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. To contact Mr. Williams, call 267-583-3690 or by email at pwilliams@ peterwilliamslaw.com. His office is located at 312 W. Broad Street, 2nd Floor.
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Debbie Dadey - I would probably be Shelly, the mermaid in Mermaid Tales, who likes sports and animals. And she has a blue tail, my favorite color! Erik I really like hearing how authors do research for their books. It is neat that your nephew was able to help you with his whale experience. I read on your website hat you went skydiving to get an idea for a book. I would LOVE to know about that! Debbie Dadey - I have a story that Ive been working on for a while about a kid who helps an older woman for the summer. The old lady decides shes never done anything exciting and decides to sky dive! The kid tries to talk her out of it. After all, what if her false teeth fell out of her mouth and killed someone on the ground? But since the older lady was going to do it, I felt like I needed to do it for research! Ive also gone to space camp and dropped 400 feet into a shark tank for research! Luckily, I was separated from the sharks! Erik - Thanks Ms. Dadey! Mermaid Tales is a great series for young readers and kids just looking for a fun story. I am also a huge fan of Ms. Dadeys other series like the Key Holders and the Bailey School Kids. To read more please check out my website thiskidreviewsbooks.com!
One of the most common questions we hear at Toms Help Desk is why do people do this? Dealing with the frustration and fear brought by a computer virus, customers struggle to understand what motivated the criminals that reached across the internet to make their lives more difficult. So why do viruses exist? What motivates the villains responsible for so many computer crashes, headaches, and sleepless nights? Answering these questions requires a look back into the history of viruses. While some computer viruses existed as early as the 1970s, many of the most famous early computer viruses plagued the internet beginning in the late 80s and into the 90s. In this early era of viruses, most virus creators were either tech-savvy teenagers with curiosity and deviousness, disgruntled employees with a grudge, or young computer scientists with something to prove. While a few notable cybercriminals garnered fame with disastrous computer hacks, most early virus attacks took place on a small scale and caused little or no permanent damage. In the late 90s and into the 2000s, the landscape of computer crime saw a notable shift. Massive attacks like the 1999 Melissa Virus and the 2000 ILOVEYOU virus demonstrated the power of viruses to spread rapidly and cause immense damage to computer systems. Though these viruses did not steal personal information or launch money-making web scams, they paved the way for the current gen-
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eration of viruses by leveraging the size and speed of the internet to inflict damage on a scale unimagined decades earlier. The success of major viruses in the early 2000s attracted professional criminals who recognized the potential profit of widespread internet attacks. Today, professional criminals make up the majority of virus authors. The proliferation of the internet provides talented criminal coders with an unavoidable opportunity for profit. Organized criminal institutions craft viruses to steal bank credentials and credit card numbers. Professional criminals write viruses that use large groups of infected computers to send out spam and to launch internet scams. Cybercriminals, like regular criminals, use viruses to steal, extort, and ultimately, make money. And they make a lot of money. By stealing credit card and bank account information, tricking users into paying for illegitimate software, and stealing money with email scams, cyber criminals generate millions of dollars in profit. So why did someone take the time to write a virus? Why bother tricking us into clicking download or following an email link to some cool new video? The answer is simpler than you might expect. Money.
Tom owns and operates Toms Help Desk, an independent business serving the computer needs of area businesses and consumers. He is currently celebrating the milestone of his 2000th customer. He can be reached at tom@ tomshelpdesk.net.and at 215-536-0831.
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As promised in my last article I am continuing Around Home in the Brick Tavern/Rosedale area. Many of my classmates of 61 lived in the immediate area and we would bicycle to a central area; mostly around the Ritter farm. The group consisted of Sam Kile, Bill Piszczek , Terry Hartman, Barry Stymey Sine, Karl Viehe, myself, and of course Roger Ritter. These were classmates and many others outside of our class joined in on the baseball, touch football, basketball games, and pond activities. We would be able to catch the sunfish by hand when we would toss bread at the shore of Ritters pond. In the winter, we would ice skate on the pond and have a bonfire back from ponds edge to roast hotdogs and marshmallows. One of Rogers neighbors was so good at skating that later on she went on to join the Ice Capades. We would all try to imitate her spins and jumps with the outcome of being flat on the ice sliding more that not. Every now and then, we would all bicycle over to Bill Piszczeks home near Steinsburg for our summer adventures. While there, we would go over to Joel Klausfelders fathers store for a Mr. Big cone or a Creamsicle. Bill Yanish e-mailed me a while back and told of the activities that the Town kids had that were special for the day. Bill tells of the sporting activities that the townies participated in and the people involved. Below I will share with you the playground activities & impromptu sports events that took place in town just as I received it from Bill. Way back then, during our elementary school days, Dick Strayer spent his summer in charge of The Playground, which was all of the Alumni Field. Dick, not only having his daughter Susan, in our class, but getting to know each of us because of being at the playground every summer day, really got to know most, if not all of our townie classmates. And Dick would also come into town during school snow days and open the gym for us in the old Senior High School. I was always amazed how we could go from Dick every sum-
mer to Mr. Strayer during the school year and never thought anything of it. While the students were snowed in on occasion, we townies would be able to get into the gym and/or go to the movies by early afternoon. As you can see, life was pretty tough for us, too. When the weather was nice, you could find a lot of us up at The Courts (basketball courts behind the old high school). I think our classmate Bob Lewis was all but a permanent fixture there. We also had our neighborhood football teams in grade school. We had Kellers (Don Keller of our class) team representing our neighborhood (3rd St./Park Ave), Dimmigs team (Gary Dimmig of our class) representing the area around Juniper and Main Streets. And, there was the Hoot Gibson team (Hoot was in the class of 60) that represented the guys from the other side of the railroad tracks. (Dick Helm Note: East Side of town known as Richland Centre in early 1900s) Anyway, the aforementioned is just interesting facts about the town in the 50s and 60s.. Whoops, one last thing, in the early 50s, the people of Quakertown came together to build the skating shelter in Memorial Park. That was probably one of the neatest things to happen in our town back then... what a beehive of activity those days were...all the materials and labor were donated by the citizens of Quakertown. Ill always believe the Class of 61 was a very special class at QCHS. I dont believe we even knew what the word clique meant.Yes, we had friends that we did things with, but I also believe there wasnt a person in our class that we werent friends with on an individual basis. Take care, Bill Yanish In summary I would like to mention that since Bills e-mail, a dear classmate Linnie Foulke passed on and I remember a eulogy that a friend of his gave mentioning about that east side neighborhood football team Linnie and his brother were a part of, reminding me of Bills e-mail. This is how it wasBack in the Day.
While six of the nine siblings reside in the greater Quakertown area, the family continues to grow and spread, some as far as Alaska. Due to the obligations of farming and other scheduling conflicts, attendance is rarely perfect at any given point but you can count on most everyone making an appearance at some point throughout the weekend. Much of the weekend is unstructured and family members come and go as they must. Meals are divided and shared among the siblings and no one leaves hungry. While a campfire is going most of the weekend, Saturday evening is set aside for a time of singing and fellowship around the fire. Following Sunday morning breakfast is then a time of worship and sharing where the family can share how God is working, All in all, most would agree that this has been and continues to be an important tradition and a highlight of the summer.
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Do you have trouble getting out of your chair, going up or down steps, taking grocery bags out of the trunk or any other basic daily movements? Are you as active as you should be? Are you asking the question How can I move and feel better? To feel better there are some simple steps you can take to make basic daily movements easier. If you are not in the best shape and are having trouble just moving everyday then you need to get moving. The more you sit and dont move, the harder it will get until you are unable to get up. The idea here is move it or lose it. This really is a simple concept. If you dont use your muscles, they will begin to weaken and start to become smaller. This is because your body is trying to conserve energy where ever it can. You have to remember that your body is like a machine and it needs to be used to keep it working in top condition. So how do we make this happen? Again the answer is simple. You have to get up and get active. Here are a few simple ideas for you to try. These can be done at home and you dont need any weights or a gym to do them. 1. Get moving: Lets start by just getting out. A simple walk around the neighborhood everyday can do wonders for an inactive body. Do this for 30 minutes a day. Start slow and eventually quicken your pace. Before long youll see that you can jog it. This is a good start. 2. Get up and down: Have trouble getting in and out of a chair? Lets do it more often. This is how to do it. Grab a solid chair like from the kitchen table. Maybe even one that is higher than normal. All you are going to do is sit in the chair and stand up. You will do this repeatedly, 12 or more times in a row every day. If you have a lot of trouble, find somewhere you can do this where you can use something to pull yourself up with. Once you become strong enough to do this with ease, switch to a lower and lower chair. 3. Steps: Well, if you had trouble with the chair, chances are you dont do steps well either. As you do the chair exercise you will begin to get stronger in your legs so steps will become easier. But lets look at using the steps to help this along. Use the hand rails to help support you and step one foot on the
bottom step. Now step the other foot up to the bottom step. Do this 12 or more times for each foot. Keep the first foot in place for all the reps then switch to the other foot being the fixed foot on the step. As you begin to get stronger then skip a step making the range of motion grater. 4. Bending and picking up: Bending over to pick things up is the best way to hurt your back. Even more so if you are bending over while seated in a chair to pick something off the floor. You need to strengthen your hip extensors to help prevent injury. This exercise is called stand and reach. It is what it sounds like. To do this find an object that with challenge your range of motion. Set it out in front of you and then bend at the hips and reach down to the object. Dont bend your knees a lot when doing this but they can and should be slightly bent. Try to focus on keeping your back flat. Start with the object elevated and lower it until its only a spot on the floor. Do this slowly on the way down to touch and move faster on the way up. Again 12 or more reps. 5. Lifting: For having trouble lifting grocery bags and such. Take 2 grocery bags (double or triple them up if needed). Grab some cans of food from the pantry and fill each bag to your ability of lifting comfortably. Now, with one in each hand and palms facing up, you can do some simple arm curls. Also picking them up off the table and setting them back down will help you to gain more strength in this movement. As you can see even your most basic everyday movements are able to be strengthened by simply doing them more. When you push yourself to use your muscles more you begin to adapt and become stronger. So, the answer to How can I move and feel better? is Move More. Get up, get out, get moving, and get stronger.
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.
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tions. Generally, being connected at a high level to lots of other organizations, like the Bucks County Opportunity Council, or the YMCA/YWCA, is part of the job. Linksz thinks fondly of his service with the Board the Pearl Buck Foundation, the Bristol Riverside Theater, and the David Library of the American Revolution. You get a wonderful feeling of the community as a whole that sometimes you dont get when your job is inside, such as the chief academic officer. When asked about his hopes for what remains undone for incoming president, Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt, Linksz said, On the top of my desk, I probably have 50 ideas that I have yet to implement. He did offer suggestions, that he believes are natural continuations of her talents and interests. One is continuing to see improvement in how the college is governed internally, noting that there are some dysfunctions. Further, he believes there is more to be done with respect to some of the curricula. He cited that the strong Continuing Education program and the strong academic program dont necessarily mesh as nicely as would be valuable for our students. Linksz pointed out that, as Dr. Shanblatt is an exemplar of a woman in science, and I think we have more things to do with women in science, the whole stem fields: science, technology, engineering and mathematics, that are very important for our country at this point, and I think shell be well-positioned to move the college ahead. We have a very strong science and math faculty, and I think theres yet more that can be accomplished. Beyond Dr. Linksz accomplishments are the opinions of faculty and staff that speak to his character. Professor Charles Beem, Business Studies, noted, He is gifted in his ability to articulate the right message, at the right time, to the appropriate audience, whether comprised of students, Board of Trustees members, the public, or PA legislators. Vice President of Student Affairs, Barbara Yetman said, Dr. Linksz has always placed the student at the center of his philosophy and actions. He is a gentleman, a scholar, and a visionary leader. Joanne Peck, of the Presidents Office said, We will miss the Boss! Hes been a great leader and a man of integrity! Bruhn (Foundation) added, He is very passionate about his job and what our students need to be successful at Bucks and in life. While Linksz characterized his own tenure as a good experience overall, he looks forward to engaging in his love of painting and drawing, joining his children on some distance bicycling events, spending time with his wife, and getting to better know his young grandchildren. When asked if it seems like twenty years have passed, Linksz said, Absolutely not. It has just really flown by. It seems so recently that I was thinking this might be something fun to try.
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Happy (M - 9yrs) is a terrier mix who was brought to the shelter after his owner passed away. He is a complete gentleman who will fit right into your heart and home. Optimus (M - 11yrs) is a kitty in his Prime. Hes a beautiful Maine Coon cat with a personality as big as he is. [oPtiMus was Just adoPted at Press tiMe. He says eat your Heart out!] Weve featured Cagney (f - 1yr) before and cannot understand why no one has come to get her yet. This sweet little girl is quite the talker and very friendly. She also gets along well with other cats. Last Chance Ranch has many animals 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. Benji is a purebred Shih Tzu who was used for breeding before he came to LCR. Benji is shy at first, since he has never really been loved by humans the way a dog should. Benji is a few years old, is now neutered, up to date with vaccinations, microchipped and waiting for a new home! Please consider adopting Benji! Lindsey is a beautiful 67 lb chocolate lab. We are estimating her age at 3-5 yrs since she was found roaming the streets in Philly. Lindsey is an energetic, sweet girl who gets along with other dogs. She would be a wonderful addition to your family! Kittens! Last Chance Ranch has kittens that need homes. Through the month of September, kittens have a special adoption fee of only $10. They are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and current on their shots. If you were considering bringing a kitten into your home, now is the time! Contact Last Chance Ranch at 215-538-2510 if you are interested in any of our dogs, cats, horses or birds available for adoption!
Bootsy (M - 3yrs) was originally rescued from a high-kill shelter down South. Unfortunately, the new shelter couldnt keep Bootsy and so he was brought to the SPCA. Hes got a Southern gentlemans personality and loves to have his belly rubbed. While he gets along with everyone, he doesnt do well with cats or small animals. These and many other animals are available for adoption through the Bucks County SPCA Upper Bucks branch. The shelter is located 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.
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A 2007 study conducted by American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 37.2 % of American households have dogs while 32.4% households have pet cats. Those of us who share our homes and lives with a cat or cats know they have a language all their own. Here are a few cat fallacies and facts to help you find a path for better understanding our feline friends. Cats have a poorer sense of smell than people. false. A cat nose contains 45 to 80 million receptors compared to the human nose which only has about 5 million receptors. Cats also have a special gland located in the mouth called the Jacobson gland which allows them to interpret different smells. Have you ever seen your cat approach an object, sniff it then part her mouth while continuing to stand near the object? Thats the Jacobson gland in action. This heightened sense of smell makes cats sensitive to changes in food, litter and home life. On average, a cat may need six months to one year to adjust to big changes like moving or the addition of a new pet. Small variations like switching foods or litter may take a few weeks to months. Scents are very important to cats. Introduce felines to new animals through scent exchanging, before they see each other. Use a clean towel to pet the new animal. Leave the towel where your resident cat can find it. Take your resident pets bedding and place it in the room of the new cat. Help a newly adopted cat will feel at home by spreading their scent around their adjustment room. Use a clean sock to rub under the cats chin. Thats where the friendly cat pheromones are located. Rub the sock at cat height on furniture, walls and on protruding corners. Dont worry, you wont be able to see or smell it, but your cat will. Cats spend most of the day eating and little time sleeping. false. A cat can spend twelve to fourteen hours a day or more, sleeping. A cats normal routine should be like this: sleep, hunt, eat, groom. When one of these elements are missing, it causes stress which can lead to behavior issues. Inside every cat is a hunter whose drive to hunt or use hunting skills doesnt dissipate because he is fed dry or canned food. Laser pointers, feather toys or teasers allow cats to use their hunting energy and can help the adult feline shed an extra pound or two. Keep your favorite feline on the road to mental and physical health by incorporating play into your cats
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daily routine, before meal time. If your free feed your cat, changing from a bowl to a toy that dispenses food gives your cat a chance to use his hunting skills. More information about feeding from toys, called Enrichment Feeding, can be found at http://www.bcspca.org/general/animal-behavior-helpline.html under our general handouts. Cats can have preferences for litter box location, type, and smell. true. Smell, location, and the type of litter is important to a cat, so it should be important to us, especially if we want our cat to use the box, every time. When viewing the litter box from a cat perspective, ask yourself these questions. -Is my litter box out of sight and out of mind? Cleanliness is a big deal to a cat. Over the course of a week, the cat litter absorbs the odor of urine and feces. To a cats sensitive nose, if the litter box smells full it is the same as being full. Scoop the litter box daily and every week to two weeks, dump the box, scrub it and refill with fresh litter. For cats with litter box issues, scoop the box at least twice a day. -Are there any noises that could scare my cat when using the box? Turn the dryer chime to off or move the litter box away from a noisy heater. -Does my cat like the type, smell and depth of the litter? Cat who like a softer feel tend to prefer scoop-able litter while pelleted litters feel hard. The cats who like to scratch and cover in the box may need two inches of litter while other cats like the litter to only cover the bottom of the box. Remember, cats have a significantly better sense of smell than ours. Litters that smell nice to us can overwhelm a cat. -Is your litter box covered or uncovered? Covered litter boxes offer more privacy for a shy cat but also limit a cats line of sight. Covered boxes need more frequent cleaning as the cover keeps the smell of urine and feces contained. .
It turns out that State Senator Bob Mensch and State Representative Paul Clymer both shop at the same store. Here they helped the Harr Family celebrate 100 years in business for Sines 5 & 10.
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Pup-Paw-looza of music and games Raises funds for last Chance Ranch
Dog lovers united on Saturday August 25th at Country Creek Winery in Telford, as Last Chance Ranch (LCR) of Richland Township hosted their first ever Pup-Paw-Looza fundraising event. This all day outdoor music festival featured seven local bands, with The Mighty Manatees as the headlining band. Whether you have kids or your pup is the only little one you have, this event was fun for the entire family. In addition to the music there was face-painting for the kids, food and merchandise vendors for the adults, and games for the dogs. All proceeds from the event went to Last Chance Ranch, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding homes for abandoned or mistreated pets. They operate solely on grants and donations so fundraisers such as this are essential to their sustainability. Jackie Burke, an LCR representative, gave some insight into the business side of the ranch, Our annual expenses are about $500,000. We are really hoping this event helps us cover some of our costs. Their goal for Pup-PawLooza was to raise about ten to fifteen
thousand, in actuality they brought in hundreds people and raised almost $10,000. Last Chance Ranch is currently participating in Rachel Rays $1000K Challenge. They must place six hundred adoptions of dogs and cats by October 31st to receive a $100,000 prize which will go towards the maintenance of their facility. According to their website they have reached just over one hundred adoptions, but still have quite a ways to go. If you would like to adopt a pet, donate, or find out more about Last Chance Ranch visit their website at lastchanceranch.org.
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