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February 2014 Volume 8, Number 8

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AARP Tax-Aide assistance is available in Butler County this filing season AARP will offer Tax-Aide services at the following sites throughout Butler County for the 2013 tax filing season. Tax-Aide is for taxpayers with low and moderate income; special attention is given to adults ages 60 and older. When you visit one of the sites to have your tax returns completed, make sure to bring: • your government issued identification.

• last year’s tax return.

• Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents

• Your checkbook or preprinted direct deposit information for your reloadable prepaid card showing routing number and direct deposit account number, if you want to do a direct deposit of any refund(s).

Income • W-2 from each employer • Unemployment compensation statements • SSA-1099 form showing the total Social Security benefits paid to you for the year, or Form RRB-1099, Tier 1 Railroad Retirement benefits

• 1099 forms reporting interest (1099-INT), dividends (1099-DIV), proceeds from sales (1099-B), as well as documentation showing the original purchase price of your sold assets

Local artists showcase their talents, read page 3.

• 1099-R form if you received a pension or annuity, especially if you had a portion withheld for income tax purposes • 1099-MISC form showing any miscellaneous income

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Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster

If you are a regular reader of Butler County Senior News, we thank you for your loyalty. Did you know that we also offer a wealth of valuable information for seniors beyond what we publish in print every month? Turn to page 12 to learn more about our website, or simply visit PittsburghSeniorNews.com.

Wishing everyone a heartfelt Valentine’s Day!

Lynn Webster

First annual LIFE Program Purse Bash

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The LIFE Programs in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties will hold the first annual LIFE Programs Purse Bash at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the Center Social Hall in Aliquippa. Tickets are $25 and include lunch and five chances to win authentic designer purses as well as other opportunities to win purses and accessories by Coach, Vera Bradley and more. To purchase tickets, contact Julie Pella at (724) 431-3939. BCSN Crossword Puzzle Answer (See page 15)

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Local artists showcase their talents at Trinity Living Center he staff and residents of Trinity Living Center, a continuing care retirement community in Grove City, recently hosted their first annual Artist Showcase in collaboration with two local artists: Sheila McKay and Don Gold.

Both Sheila and Don encouraged their art students to enter in this show, and the four-day event provided numerous other local artists with the opportunity to display their talents.

Artists showcased various types of projects, such as masks, still life, collages, watercolor and pencil cards, and creative texturing pieces. The art show also granted the opportunity for some of the residents to share their talents and creativity by displaying their works, as well. Prior to the Artist Showcase, Trinity Living Center residents hosted a special reception to celebrate all of the artists’ work. That event included live music, special guests and refreshments.

The premier showcase was clearly a success for everyone involved, according Suzanne Carr, life enrichment director at Trinity Living Center. “Plans are already under way for next year’s show,” she shared. BCSN Trinity Living Center is located at 400 Hillcrest Avenue in Grove City. To learn more about the services, amenities and community events held at Trinity Living Center, call (724) 822-5481 or visit www.

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[Top] Trinity Living resident Homer Hedglin in front of his artistic creation.

Trinity Living resident Alice Montgomery shares her creative and artistic talents.

Photos provided by Kim Clutter.

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AARP Tax-Aide assistance is available in Butler County this filing season Continued from page 1 Payments Bring all forms and canceled checks indicating federal and state income tax paid (including quarterly estimated tax payments).

Deductions Most taxpayers have a choice of taking either a standard deduction or itemizing their deductions. If you have a substantial amount of deductions, you may want to itemize. You will need to bring the following information: • 1098 form showing any home mortgage interest • Receipts or canceled checks for medical/dental expenses (including doctor and hospital bills and medical insurance premiums), receipts for prescription medicines, costs of assisted living services and bills for home improvements, such as ramps and railings for people with disabilities • Receipts for contributions to charity

Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora. Tuesdays: 9 - 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. from February 4 to April 8.

Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Rd., Suite 300, Cranberry Township.

Call (724) 776-9100 and press 3 for an appointment. Mondays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from February 3 to April 14 (except February 17, Presidents’ Day).

Mars Area Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., Mars. Call (724) 625-9048 for an appointment (some) Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only on February 11 and 25, and March 11 and 18.

• Receipts or canceled checks for all tax income and property taxes you paid, as well as records of tax refunds

Slippery Rock Township Community Center, 155 Branchton Rd., Slippery Rock.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr., Butler. Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from February 6 to April 10.

• Dependent care provider information (name, employer ID or Social Security number)

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites

•Receipts, canceled checks or 1099 forms related to continuing education

Zelienople Area Public Library, 227 S. High St., Zelienople. Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from February 6 to April 10.

Please note: Tax-Aide will not have a site at the Mental Health Association in Butler this year.

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Butler County DA’s office initiates countywide medication drop box program The Butler County District Attorney’s office recently put in place a countywide medication drop box program, as part of a statewide initiative by Governor Tom Corbett. The program is open to anyone who has received a prescription that they’re not using anymore.

off the streets, according to Gov. Corbett. “We’re talking about what I consider to be just plain common sense,” he commented. “Whether it’s illegal drugs or the misuse of legal substances, we can’t ignore the devastation that addiction causes.”

* Penn Township, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment

“Let’s say you had a root canal, and your doctor prescribed pain medication but you never took it—and you don’t want it in your medicine cabinet because your grandchildren visit you,” explains Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger. “Bring it to one of the drop boxes and we’ll safely dispose of it from there.”

Drop boxes are situated at seven locations throughout the county. Look for them in the lobby of the Butler County Prison and at six municipal police departments, as follows:

* Slippery Rock, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment

The goal of the program is to get prescription drugs that are being abused

* City of Butler, open 24/7 * Cranberry Township, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday * Butler Township, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment

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Medications can be dropped off anonymously with no questions asked. Simply bring your prescriptions in their bottles and drop them in the box.

In the future, the medication drop box program will pursue the possibility of accepting illegal drugs (such as marijuana).

To learn more, contact your local police department or District Attorney Richard Goldinger’s office by calling (724) 284-5222 or emailing butlerda@co.butler.pa.us.

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Tossing medication in the garbage is not environmentally safe, and “the worse thing you can do is flush it down toilet or the drain because it can taint the water supply,” Goldinger explains.

* Butler County Prison, open 24/7

* Saxonburg, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday or by appointment

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These books offer practical, useful information for those in caregiver role

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hese days, more than ever, there is a proliferation of books that address topics of concern to caregivers and their families. Listed below are just a few of the many titles available. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is, consider purchasing one of these books. They all contain practical and useful information that can help anyone in the caregiver role.

For more books on the topic, visit your local bookseller or visit Amazon.com.

A Caregiver’s Challenge: Living, Loving, Letting Go by Maryann Schacht, MSW ISBN: 0976414007, $16.95 (hospice price $9.95) This book is a caregiver’s survival guide for adjusting to the changes that occur when a loved one falls seriously ill. It is filled with resources, recommendations and questions to explore.

Aging Families and Caregiving by Sara Qualls and Steven Zarit (ISBN-13: 978-0470008553) This guide provides guidance for caregivers, families and those who counsel them on managing caregiving challenges for aging family members.

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Self-Care for Caregivers: A TwelveStep Approach by Pat Samples (ISBN: 978-1568385600, $14.95) This downto-earth, encouraging book can help you make the most of your caregiving experience without losing yourself in the process. It discusses the pitfalls of caregiving—the emotional strain, daily struggles, competing needs and questions about confronting pain—and provides suggestions on how to stay strong and sane while offering healthy support and love.

The Caregiver’s Survival Handbook: Caring for Your Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself by Alexis Abramson and Mary Anne Dunkin ISBN-13: 978-0399529986, $15.95 The author, an aging expert who frequently appears on the Today Show, offers advice on various healthcare issues, as well as the emotional aspects of caregiving—guilt, frustration, anger, fatigue and burnout.

Written especially for women who are caring for parents and children while maintaining a home and working.

The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving (ISBN: 9780471414094, $14.95) Angela Perry, MD and the AMA draw upon the experience and advice of experts to address the emotional and practical aspects faced in home care: basic and special caregiving skills, choosing and paying a provider, long-term care, nursing home care, care for the caregiver and more. Especially useful is a section on organizations and resources.

The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers: Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent by Barry J. Jacobs (ISBN-13: 978-1572307292) For anyone with the responsibility of caring for a sick or disabled parent, this clear-eyed guide will be of real assistance. The author is the director of behavioral sciences for the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Pennsylvania.

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Finding Your Way: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers by Dr. Linda Rhodes ($16.95) Formatted by specific subjects for easy access, this encyclopedia book is an essential companion for day-to-day caregiving. It offers 250 real life questions and common sense answers on topics that caregivers face.

Caregiver Magazine Today’s Caregiver http://caregiver.com/magazine

Today’s Caregiver is an online magazine that provides information, advice and support that specifically addresses the needs of family and professional caregivers. To read current and archived issues, visit www.caregiver.com and click on the “Magazine” tab. The website also includes topic-specific newsletters, online discussion lists, chat rooms and an online store—all developed by Caregiver Media Group with caregivers in mind.

Senior Resources

Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues affecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future.

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AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call 1 (888) 687-2277.

County of Butler Area Agency on Aging: www.co.butler. pa.us/butler/. Gives detailed information on aging programs.

Call (724) 282-3008 or 1 (888) 367-2434.

Benefits Checkup www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.

COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.

Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (800) 677-1116.

Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636.

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Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227.

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Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.longtermcare.state. pa.us. Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call 1 (866) 286-3636.

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A non profit organization working to end hunger and ensure food security for all Pennsylvanians. The link for Pennsylvania food programs provides information on various nutrition resources in our state. Call 1 (800) 634-2033. BCSN

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Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call 1 (800) 272-3900.

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Senior Express

SRU students host “Taco Rama” to benefit Slippery Rock Senior Center Slippery Rock Senior Center was recently presented with a check by students of Slippery Rock University’s therapeutic recreation program, taught by Dr. Betsy Kemeny and Dr. Colleen Cooke. The fundraiser—or, “Taco Rama,” as it was called—took place on November 20 as part of a servicelearning project for the university class. The students met members of the center at the township building on December 11 to formally present the funds totaling more than $1,000.

Student representatives Emily Morrison and Anthony Hoffman presented the check.

“Our seniors here at the center seniors just loved the students and they loved our members,” comments Beth Campbell, manager of Slippery Rock Senior Center and also an SRU graduate. “It was such a good symbiotic relationship. They all got to know each other by name.”

Students of SRU’s Therapeutic Recreation for Elders class hosted health and wellness programs at the center every Friday during October through the first week of December.

Called “SRU Activity Day,” the students interacted and had fun with the seniors by engaging them in a creative variety of activities, such as life-size Scrabble, exercise classes, sensory movement activities and bingo. The two generations ate lunches together and generally enjoyed each other’s company.

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The Therapeutic Recreation program continues to grow under the leadership of Dr. Debbi Hutchins, with more than 200 students enrolled in its curriculum. BCSN To learn more about Slippery Rock Senior Center, located at 155 Branchton Road in Slippery Rock, call (724) 794-6440.

Photos provided by Beth Campbell

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[Above and below] SRU students spend time with members of Slippery Rock Senior Center.

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Senior Express

Old Stone House is site of Early American Hearth Cooking course

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t has been said that George Washington had a taste for hazelnuts, corn cakes and, yes, even cherries. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first American recipe for ice cream. Abigail Adams was fond of veal and cauliflower, while Andrew Jackson favored wild goose and fried apple pies.

Now Slippery Rock University’s Old Stone House offers an opportunity to have a first-hand encounter with the history of American food and culture with “Early American Hearth Cooking”, a six-session course in which students prepare and eat savory and sweet dishes of the past under the guidance of our experienced open-hearth cooks.

The course meets over six Saturdays, from February 8 through March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Classes are taught in the tavern room of the Stone House, using the open hearth originally built in 1822. The final class meeting is devoted to preparing and enjoying a full dinner of historic cuisine served in the house’s dining parlor on period-authentic tableware. No previous experience or cooking expertise is necessary.

Inside SRU’s Old Stone House.

“Food is a very tangible way of connecting to the past,” comments Dr. Aaron Cowan, assistant professor of history and curator of the Old Stone House, “While so many things have changed since the days of our ancestors, basic human needs and tastes remain. The foods and dining customs of early Americans tell us a lot about their culture, passions and way of interacting with the world. We’ve been offering single-session ‘Taste of History’ cooking classes for several years, and those have been so successful that it made sense to offer people a chance to explore the topic in more depth. This course is a great way to do that.”

The class tuition of $150 includes all materials and supplies, as well as a hearthside cooking recipe book. Classes are limited to eight people. For registration or more information, call (724) 738-4964 or email oldstonehouse@sru.edu. BCSN The Old Stone House is located at the intersection of Routes 8, 528 and 173, just south of Slippery Rock. The historic site is owned and managed by Slippery Rock University.

Photos provided by Dr. Aaron Cowan, Curator

The Old Stone House is used to share the history of American food and culture.

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Students will practice a variety of cookery techniques, from stewing and roasting to baking breads and desserts. Instructors also lead discussions on how food preparation and methods of preservation have changed over time, and how seasonal variations and the availability of local and imported foods influenced the American diet in the past.

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Senior Center events

_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Valentine’s for vets February 7; Silver Sneakers potato bar from 10:15 to 11 a.m. February 10. Cost is $1; birthday celebration at 10:30 a.m. February 13; Valentine’s party February 14; and placement and assisted living from 10 to 11:15 a.m. February 23. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blood pressure screening and bingo fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. February 4; Valentine’s for vets February 7; blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. February 11; birthday celebration February 13; Valentine’s party February 14; health chat and blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. February 18; President’s Day celebration February 20; and bingo fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. February 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: Valentine’s for vets February 7; CPR course at 10:30 a.m. February 12; exercise is better than prescription medicine program at 11 a.m. February 13; birthday celebration February 13; leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. February 14; Valentine’s Day party February 14; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. February 18; take care of your heart program at 12:30 p.m. February 19; and hoagie orders are due February 19. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.

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_ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: bring a friend to breakfast from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. February 3; Valentine’s for vets February 7; birthday celebration February 13; Valentine’s party February 14; President’s Day February 17; and game night at 5 p.m.

February 19. Admission is a paper product donation. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Call (724) 538-9414. _ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: Valentine’s for vets February 7; gambling presentation at 11:15 a.m. February 12; birthday celebration February 13; Valentine’s party February 14; root beer float fundraiser at 12:30 p.m. February 18. Cost is $1 each. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Call (724) 625-4466.

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Senior Express _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: Bible study at 10:15 a.m. February 3 and 17; Valentine’s for vets February 6; Wii bowling at 10 a.m. February 10; Wendy’s fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. February 12; birthday/Valentine’s Day party February 13; book club at 11 a.m. February 24; and snowball spread from noon to 3 p.m. February 25. Cost is $2/bring a covered dish. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, will offer the following events: Valentine’s for vets February 7; birthday/Valentine’s Day party February 14; gambling presentation at 11 a.m. February 19; blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. February 19. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call (724) 637-2959. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: Wheel of Fortune at 11:30 a.m. February 4; Valentine’s for vets February 6; birthday celebration February 13; bingo at 11:30 a.m. February 13; Valentine’s Day party February 14; Present’s Day February 17; spelling bee at 11:30 a.m. February 19; leadership council meeting at 12:30 p.m.

February 24; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. February 27; and heart health at 12:15 p.m. February 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. February 6 and 10; Valentine’ s for vets February 6; birthday/Valentine’s Day party February 13; and Valentine’s basket raffle February 13. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. _ Zelienople Senior Center, 700 S. Green Lane, Zelienople, offers the following upcoming events: bagel bar from 9 to 10:30 a.m. February 4; Valentine’s for vets February 7; different types of insurance program at 10 a.m. February 10; birthday celebration February 13; bake and decorate Valentine cookies at 9:30 a.m. February 13; Valentine’s Day party February 14; rehab for a healthy heart program at 10 a.m.

February 18; Klondike sale at 12:30 p.m. February 21; and nail painting with Butler Vo Tech from 9 to 11 a.m. February 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 452-5292. BCSN

Butler County Area Agency on Aging February Menu

for senior centers

Monday, February 3: Hot roast beef sandwich, O’Brien potatoes, sweet peas, brownie cookie.

Tuesday, February 4: Chicken and gravy over a biscuit, coleslaw, vegetable medley, fruit.

Wednesday, February 5: Turkey and cheese sandwich, corn choweder, applesauce.

Thrusday, February 6: Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, baby carrots, lemon fluff.

Friday, February 7: Chili, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, gelatin.

Monday, February 10: Ham and potato casserole, green beans, sliced peaches.

Tuesday, February 11: Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, raspberry sherbet.

Wednesday, February 12: Beef stew, sweet and sour slaw, fruit salad.

Thursday, February 13, Birthday menu: Sliced roast turkey, whipped potatoes, stuffing, corn, cupcake and ice cream.

Friday, February 14, Valentine’s Day: Baked vegetable lasagna, tossed salad, applesauce, jelly roll.

Monday, February 17: Meatloaf, redskin potatoes, carrots, fruit.

Senior Express The Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Serving you: About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home.

Butler County Commissioners William L. McCarrier A. Dale Pinkerton James Eckstein Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA How may we help you?

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families • Home and Community Based Services • PDA Waiver Services

Tuesday, February 18: Sliced pork roast, whipped potatoes, sauerkraut, brownie cake.

Wednesday, February 19: Chicken Caesar salad, mixed greens, rice Florentine soup, mandarin oranges.

Thursday, February 20: Roast beef, parsley potatoes, sweet peas, orange sherbet.

Friday, February 21: Turkey and cheese sandwich, bean soup, pineapple tidbits.

Monday, February 24: Roast chicken breast, whipped potatoes, mixed bean medley, pumpkin custard.

Access to Services • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management

For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

Tuesday, February 25: Sloppy Joe, creamy broccoli soup, sliced peaches, oatmeal cookie.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26: Pork, rice pilaf, broccoli carrot blend, pineapple tidbits.

Phone: (724) 282-3008

(888) 367-2434

Thursday, February 27: Italian hoagie, vegetable soup, coleslaw, chocolate chip bar.

Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

Friday, February 28: Potato crusted fish, macaroni and cheese twists, stewed tomatoes, fruit.

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PSN website offers wealth of information for older adults As a reader of Butler County Senior News, did you know that we offer a wealth of valuable information for seniors beyond what we publish in print every month? If you haven’t yet visited our website, go online and give it a click.

On PittsburghSeniorNews.com, you will find everything from local news to national trends. The web pages are easily searchable by topics, including health and wellness, financial, travel, entertainment, lifestyle and even games (yes, you can even play Sudoku there!).

Need a good recipe for tonight’s dinner or your church’s bake sale?

PittsburghSeniorNews.com has a stockpile of savory dishes, desserts and more, such as this one:

And not to worry if you’ve missed picking up a print copy of Butler County Senior News; all back issues for the year are archived on the site. Our annual Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide and Beaver County Senior Resource Guide —which contain mostly everything you need to know about services and resources for older adults in Allegheny and Beaver counties—is also visible online.

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The content on the site is updated regularly, so check back every week for new articles, ideas and information. BCSN

Cider-Braised Spicy Pork Stew 3 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 1 teaspoon salt 3 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 1 large onion, coarsely chopped

3 1 cup chicken broth 3 1 tablespoon dried or fresh chopped parsley 3 2 1/2 teaspoons original Tabasco brand pepper sauce 3 3 cups butternut squash chunks 3 2 cups Brussels sprouts, each cut in half 3 1 large apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped

Combine flour and salt in a bowl; add pork pieces. Toss to coat well. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork pieces in batches until well browned on all sides. Repeat with remaining pork. Remove pork to slow cooker. Add onion, apple cider, chicken broth, parsley and Tabasco. Cover and cook on high 2 hours or on low 4 hours.

Stir in squash, Brussels sprouts and apple. Cover and cook 2 hours longer, stirring occasionally. Serve with crusty bread. Serves 6

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Care You Can Count On

• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 10 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)

Serving the Community Since 1967

• Our Assist Coach is available to individuals: with or without their own wheelchairs; with stairs or other obstacles at their residence; and those needing extra assistance in and out of their wheelchairs.

• BAS also provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports to sick and injured patients.

• We operate 10 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day.

• Reduced rates are available for members.

Butler Ambulance Service • 106 First Street Butler, PA 16001 • (724) 283-4385

February Trivia

Circle the correct answer for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. What monument is an iconic symbol of a western state and appears on the state’s license plate? A. Devil’s Tower; B. The Grand Tetons; C. Chimney Rock; D. The Grand Staircase 2. Which national monument has North America’s largest concentration of lava tube caves and lies on the northern flank of the largest volcano in the Cascade Range? A. Lava Beds; B. Craters of the Moon; C. Mt. Lassen; D. Mt. St. Helens

4. This national monument is the remnant of an ancient volcano, having two fairly large lakes in its caldera: Paulina Lake and East Lake. Name it. A. Lava Beds; B. Newberry; C. Craters of the Moon; D. Capulin Volcano

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3. What national monument is only a half hour north of San Francisco, and contains one of the finest preserved groves of old growth coastal redwoods in central California?

A. Giant Sequoia; B. Muir Woods; C. Ironwood Forest; D. Redwood Coast

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5. A national monument is located in California’s coastal mountains and is known by rock climbers as a great place to climb. What is it? A. Pinnacles; B. Scotts Bluff; C. Cedar Breaks; D. Vermilion Cliffs

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6. Which mountain was over 1,300 feet taller just two years before it was made into a national monument? A. Mt Lassen; B. Mt. Rushmore; C. Sunshine Crater; D. Mt. St. Helens

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7. A national monument was used by NASA for astronauts to practice lunar expeditions. Which one? A. Lava Beds; B. Craters of the Moon; C. Sonoran Desert; D. White Sands

Congratulations to Mary Mastromatteo who won last month’s contest. (Multiple answers were accepted for numbers 7 and 8.)

The answers were: 1. Carnation; 2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; 3. Garnet; 4. Seven; 5. Capricorn; 6. Aquarius; 7. Franklin D. Roosevelt; 8. Elvis; 9. Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs.10. The Gulf War To enter, mail your answers to Butler County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person.

Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Butler County Senior News.

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8. What national monument is completely surrounded by military installations, and is sometimes closed due to nearby missile tests? A. Yucca House; B. White Sands; C. Tonto; D. Prehistoric Trackways

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I just had a dream about it A young woman was taking an afternoon nap. After she woke up, she told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine’s day. What do you think it means?”

“You’ll know tonight.” he said.

That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it--only to find a book entitled “The meaning of dreams”.

I’m sending out some cards A guy walks into a post office one day to see a middleaged, balding man standing at the counter methodically placing “Love” stamps on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over them. He then takes out a perfume bottle and starts spraying scent all over them.

His curiosity getting the better of him, he goes up to the balding man and asks him what he is doing. The man says, “I’m sending out one thousand Valentine cards signed, ‘Guess who?’”

“But why?” asks the man.

“I’m a divorce lawyer,” the man replies.

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12 “Rolling in the Deep” singer 13 Oklahoma city 14 Ivanovic of tennis 15 Ginormous 16 Wanting to know 18 — pentameter 20 Sand 21 Fuss 23 Get a glimpse of 24 A-listers 25 First course, often 27 Cruel Athenian lawgiver 29 Crazy 31 Bath sponge 35 Terrycloth item 37 A Cruise 38 Morocco’s capital 41 Filch 43 Tear 44 Out of control 45 Michener novel 47 Sundry 49 Pry 52 Greek vowel 53 Time of your life?

54 Diving gear 55 Kibosh 56 Supporting 57 Refuge

DOWN 1 — de mer 2 Writer LeShan 3 Not joking 4 Plankton component 5 Apparently is 6 More frilly 7 Cabinet dept. since 1979 8 Pitch 9 New Zealand native 10 Arctic native 11 Savor 17 10-Down’s homes 19 Lightly moisten 21 “— was saying ...”

22 Corleone title 24 “The Name of the Rose” author 26 Former New York governor 28 Permit 30 “Kidding!”

32 Really angry 33 “Entourage” role 34 Not square 36 Chalkboard accessory 38 “Nevermore” sayer 39 Ritzy fiddle 40 Cleaning agent 42 Low voice 45 “Les Miserables” writer 46 Machu Picchu native 48 Lummox 50 Japanese sash 51 — de deux

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