June 2018 BCSN

June 2018

Volume 18, Number 1

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Rochester Villa resident Grace McCullough recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Centenarians enjoy Golden Glamour photo sessions Every year, Rochester Villa in Rochester honors its female residents with a Golden Glamour photo session.

This year, two centenarians participated in the photo session and had a great time having their hair and makeup

done. Grace McCullough celebrated her 100th birthday on Continued on page 4

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If you aren’t familiar with the Beaver County Office on Aging’s APPRISE health insurance program, you probably should. Learn more about it on pages 7 and 9. The program recently received statewide recognition.

Wishing all dads a Happy Father’s Day.

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Circle of Friends activities

Center at the Mall activities

Baden Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following:

Center at the Mall (CATM), Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, offers:

H Picnic Foods Bingo at 4 p.m. June 12. Cost is $6.

2 Blood Pressure Screenings at 10 a.m. June 1, 14, 21 and 22.

2 Blings ‘N Things Sale June 4 to 8.

H Pinochle Tournament and Father’s Day Recognition June 13.

2 Huntington Bank Financial Information at 9:30 a.m. June 5.

H Birthday Recognition June 14.

2 Miracle Ear Hearing Aid Screenings and Cleanings at 9:30 a.m. June 12.

H Breakfast Club Card Club at 9 a.m. June 20.

H Pinochle Tournament June 27.

2 Senior Day at the Mall at 10 a.m. June 13.

2 Birthday Lunch Celebration at 11 a.m. June 14.

Call (724) 869-4224 or visit cofbeaver.com.

2 Vet Assist Program/Veterans Home Care at noon June19.

New Brighton Circle of Friends, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following:

2 Bonanza Bingo at 12:15 p.m. June 21.

H Chair Yoga at 12:30 p.m. June 5 and 19.

2 Forever Young Walk/Run (Irving Park, Beaver) at 10 a.m.

June 23.

H Card Party at 12:30 p.m. June 11. Cost is $6.

2 Presque Isle Downs Casino Day Trip at 7:30 p.m. June 25.

H Fast Food Bingo at 12:30 p.m. June 7.

H Birthday and Father’s Day Celebration June 14 H Breakfast Card Club June 29.

Call (724) 846-1959 or visit cofbeaver.com. BCSN

2 Fourth of July Picnic (Center Municipal Park) at 10 a.m.

June 28.

Visit centeratthemall.com for more information or call (724) 774-5654 to make reservations. Follow the center on Facebook at facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

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Centenarians enjoy Golden Glamour photo sessions Continued from page 1 April 28. Emily McDaniel celebrated her 101st birthday on May 2.

“We dress them up and add a few accessories to finish the look,” says neighborhood coordinator and activities director Debbie Graham. “These ladies wowed our cameras. They are not the typical image that you think of for someone over 100 years old. They are gorgeous.”

While the women would not reveal their beauty secrets, modestly saying it is in the genes, they did say that they continue to live their lives to the fullest. Grace enjoys taking daily walks, socializing with friends, doing puzzles and playing bingo. Emily watches TV, prays every day, attends parties and enjoys visiting with her family. These ladies truly teach us that beauty is ageless. BCSN Rochester Villa is located at 174 Virginia Avenue in Rochester. To learn more, call (724) 775-6400 or visit rochestermanorandvilla.com.

Emily McDaniel of Rochester Villa enjoys glamour photo shoot.

Robert A. Banks Attorney at Law

Wills • Estate Planning • Senior Citizen Law Powers of Attorney • Living Wills

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Our new address is: 345 Commerce St. 2nd Floor Beaver, PA 15009 June 2018 • Beaver County Senior News

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“My goal is to provide area residents with the best possible legal service at a fair and reasonable price.”

Services include: • elder law • estate planning • estate administration • family law

Attorney Robert Banks has provided legal counsel to over 7,200 clients since his admission to the Bar in October 1978. During his 36 years of legal counseling Attorney Banks has obtained experience in many fields: Need a speaker at no cost for your church or group?

Give me a call!

Office: (724) 775-1500 Fax: (724) 774-3560

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INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES An Office of Heritage Valley Medical Group 1155 Merchant St., Ambridge, PA 15003 100 Hazel Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143

Phone: (412) 749-6821

Accepting New Patients Richard G. Cassoff, M.D. Stephanie L. Perry, M.D. George B. Cheponis, M.D. Hans J. Fuchs, M.D. Richard A. Schollaert, M.D. Sarah Miller, PA-C Karah Peters, CRNP

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Grace Photos provided by Debbie Graham for Beaver County Senior News

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Living to serve residents of Beaver County through a full continuum of care.

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Senior center and therapy services at Beaver Valley Mall.

VNA, Western Pennsylvania Home Care & Hospice programs

Lutheran Service Society

Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, HUD housing.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

APPRISE recognized by Pennsylvania Department of Aging for excellent service

By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

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he Beaver County Office on Aging APPRISE health insurance counseling staff and volunteers work really hard, and they just got recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for excellence in serving clients. Year round, I hear them on the telephone and see them meeting in our office with many people on the complexities of understanding Medicare and other insurances to provide some coverage for what Medicare does not cover.

I just got to experience their expertise first hand as a close relative of mine will be going on Medicare this summer. He asked me to sit in with him during his appointments with our APPRISE coordinator Joanne McDermitt.

She spent ample time explaining the different parts of Medicare and the premium for Medicare Part B. She then went on to describe different options. One option was to add a Medigap plan where you can go to any

There is still more. People get lots of choices today. With the Medigap, there are Plans A through N, and there are many Part D prescription plans to consider. With the HMO/ PPO, there are at least nine plans to select. Our APPRISE counselors can then use various computer websites to print information to compare costs of all these different plans and what copayments may be. These programs also can tell you if you may be in the “doughnut hole,” or coverage gap, for prescriptions.

My relative will be in this situation. He had Joanne run copies of price comparisons for two Medigap plans, two prescription Part D plans, one HMO and one PPO. She also had run price comparisons for two different local pharmacies. She even suggested that he check prices with two warehouse club pharmacies to compare even further. I told my relative that he is going to need to get tablet paper out at home to tabulate all the premiums and possible copayments to help him to figure out what plan to purchase.

I later got a call from my relative. He asked if I would come over to help him with all the documents, trying to remember all the details. He, his wife and I sat down and for an hour and a half did all the tabulations. We found one plan that would save him $15 a month more than the other plans. He still needs to check with the pharmacy warehouse clubs to see if there could be any more price savings by using their pharmacies.

“What do people do who don’t have anyone locally to help them sort out all of this?” my relative asked me.

I said that we are fortunate to have the APPRISE program. They will not make your final decision, but they can provide you a lot of information to help you make a good decision.

BCSN

News You Can Use This month we observe: * Flag Day, June 14; * Father’s Day, June 17; and

* Summer begins, June 21.

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Angela looks over what Medicare covers for beneficiaries.

hospital or doctor and a stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription plan.

This would result in three premium payments, with three insurance cards to show for medical care or to use the pharmacy. Another option was for a Medicare HMO or PPO. There would be two premium payments, but just one insurance card for medical care or the pharmacy. My relative needs to be able to go to certain hospitals, so Joanne was able to tell him which HMO/PPOs participate with those hospitals.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

Senior Farmers Market Voucher Distribution Schedule

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he Beaver County Office on Aging will distribute the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to adults ages 60 and older to receive fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers markets. To qualify, you must be a Beaver County residents and your household income cannot exceed $22,459 for one person and $30,451 for two persons.

Eligible participants will receive four $5 checks totaling $20 to use in 2018.

Checks will be distributed at the following locations: Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. to noon Beaver County Office on Aging Human Service Bldg. – First Floor Conference Room 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, Monday, June 4, 1 to 3 p.m.

Baden American Legion Post # 641 271 State St., Baden Wednesday, June 6, 1 to 3 p.m.

Rochester Salvation Army 378 Jefferson St., Rochester Tuesday, June 12, 1 to 3 p.m.

St. Titus R.C. Church - Titan Hall 952 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa Monday, June 18, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Midland Health and Wellness Center (beside Rite Aid) 901 Midland Ave., Midland

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Monday, June 25, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Beaver Falls Farmers Market The Brodhead Apartments, Parking Lot 712 12th St., Beaver Falls Tuesday, June 26, 1 to 3 p.m.

Trinity School for Ministry 311 11th St., Ambridge (back entrance/diagonal from Fire Department) Wednesday, June 27, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Aliquippa Farmers Market United Methodist Church Parking Lot Brodhead/Chapel Rd., Aliquippa

Monday, June 18, 1 to 3 p.m.

Hanover Volunteer Fire Dept. – Rt. 18 Station 2697 State Route 18 - Hanover Twp., Hookstown

Tuesday, July 10, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

New Brighton Farmers Market Parking lot at Fifth Ave. and 12th St., New Brighton

Tuesday, June 19, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Bridgewater Presbyterian Church 408 Bridge St., Bridgewater

Thursday, July 12, 4 to 7 p.m.

Ambridge Farmers Market, Ambridge Use Eighth St. to Park Rd.

Tuesday, June 19, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Chippewa Farmers Market Intersection of Shenango and Darlington Roads Chippewa United Methodist Church parking lot Beaver Falls (Chippewa)

Those not physically able to get to a distribution site may designate a proxy to pick up and redeem your checks. An individual may be a proxy for up to four eligible older adults.

Proxy forms must be completed correctly and signed by the eligible recipient, as well as the proxy and be presented at the time of distribution. Proxy forms are available at senior centers, on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website at agriculture.pa.gov or at the Beaver County Office on Aging. BCSN

Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Beaver Farmers Market Courthouse Parking lot, Beaver

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

APPRISE receives 2018 Client Service Award

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he Beaver County Office on Aging APPRISE program has been honored again for exemplary service by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. The program is the recipient of the 2018 Client Service Award.

The APPRISE team makes every attempt to accommodate all requests for appointments and also offers Saturday appointments at our senior center to be available for Baby Boomers who are still employed, caregivers who are busy during the week and also for beneficiaries who may want their children to be with them during the session. Team members are a presence at countless health fairs, senior expos, church and community events and legislative sponsored events.

The team arranges for the special needs of the beneficiaries, such as the provision of interpreters and making accommodations for service animals. They also function as facilitators in regional Community Health Choices (CHC) public meetings and continue to provide information to concerned beneficiaries regarding the differences between Medicare, Medicaid and LongTerm Services and Supports (LTSS). BCSN

Jody Kohser and Joanne McDermitt of BCOA accept the 2018 Client Service Award.

The APPRISE team consists of BCOA staff members JoAnn McDermitt, coordinator; Jody Kohser, counselor; and Steve Rosatone, counselor. Volunteer team members are Lorraine Rocco, Charles Roberts, Luis Gonzales, Joel Mekler, Sue Kirkwood and Joan Gerace.

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tars and Stripes is the theme for the June 13 Senior Day at the Mall to be held from 10 a.m. to noon inside Center at the Mall, located next to Hallmark in the Beaver Valley Mall. Wear red, white and blue, as our country will celebrate Flag Day the next day. Check out the Flag Fun Facts sheet and take home a small patriotic gift.

Big Band and patriotic music will be provided by Freddie “The Music Man” Kelleher. The featured vendor will be the Beaver County Humane Society, who will bring several pets and provide

information on its programs and services. Visit the wide variety of vendors to learn about services and program available to older adults, and get your blood pressure checked. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut.

The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses, is the number one resource in Beaver County for personal, on-the-spot consultation and information for older adults all in one convenient location. BCSN

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Come to Day at the Mall and celebrate Flag Day

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors A moment in time: WBVP celebrates 70 years of community radio WBVP was founded and began broadcasting on May 25, 1948, by three men from Pittsburgh: Frank Smith, Thomas Price and Charles Onderka. Smith and Price gave up careers at WWSW in Pittsburgh, and Onderka left his position in the accounting department at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. They pooled together all their money and bought property in Pulaski Township to build a transmitter and tower. Then they acquired an office building in Beaver Falls and filled it with broadcasting and office equipment to become Beaver County’s first radio station. The threesome were successful in gaining approval for a new allocation from the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 1230 kilohertz with a transmitting power of 250 watts from an antenna height of 150 feet.

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Charles Harmon “Chuck” Wilson was hired as part of the original staff, and around 6 p.m. on May 25, 1948 in “Studio A” on the third floor at 1216 Seventh Avenue in Beaver Falls, he greeted listeners when WBVP officially signed on the air. Thus began a 70-year tradition of community radio that continues to this day.

Over the years, the company has grown to better serve Beaver County. In 1975, approval to broadcast from a new 500foot tower and a power increase to 1,000 watts meant a greatly enhanced coverage area. The current office building at 1316 Seventh Avenue in Beaver Falls was purchased in 1978, and staff relocated there a few years later after extensive renovations.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

2 ½ lb. dry shell pasta 2 ¾ c. sliced pickles 2 2/3 c. diced cheddar cheese 2 3 T. finely diced white onion 2 2 T. fresh dill 2 ½ c. pickle juice Dressing 2 2/3 c. mayonnaise 2 1/3 c. sour cream 2 1/8 t. cayenne pepper Photo courtesy of Bobbie Wilson-Tkacik.

Chuck Wilson plays a 78 rpm record at WBVP.

The Ambridge radio station, WMBA, was acquired in 2000, providing additional service to the southern parts of Beaver County. It became the other half of the duo of radio stations that are now commonly known as “Beaver County Radio.” They feature a robust online media outlet of the same name that was launched in 2015. In 2018, the stations received approval from the F.C.C. to construct a new FM translator radio station to simulcast WBVP programming at 99.3 megahertz.

The original slogan and acronym for WBVP of “We Boost Valley Progress” is as true today as it was in 1948. BCSN

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2 4 T. pickle juice 2 Salt and pepper to taste Boil pasta to al dente. Run over cold water to stop cooking. Toss pasta with pickle juice and set aside for five minutes. Drain and discard pickle juice. Combine all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and mix well. Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. BCSN

Senior center menus Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa (724) 857-9989; Baden (724) 869-4224; Center at the Mall (724) 728-1422; New Brighton (724) 846-1959; Midland (724) 869-4224. BCSN

Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

The Beaver County Office on Aging

Serving you:

Your donation in any amount increases our ability to help care for our older adults in need.

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Name:____________________________ Address:__________________________ City/State/Zip:_____________________ Amount ___$10 ___$15 ___$25 ___$50 ______any other amount You may make a donation in honor or memory of someone Dedication ___in honor of

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• “Surprises for Shut-ins” • Information and Referral • Ombudsman Service • Long Term Services and Supports/Community Health Choices • Domiciliary Care • Care Management • Senior Day • Benefits Counseling • Nursing Home Transition • Pre-admission Assessment • APPRISE Program • Family Caregiver Support Program • Health and Wellness Program Beaver County Commissioners Daniel C. Camp III, Chairman Sandie Egley Tony Amadio Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging

Services provided through subcontractors: • Adult Day Care • Attendant Care • Chore Service • Home Companion • Home Delivered Meals • Homemaker • Home Safe Home

• Legal Services • Personal Care • Protective Services • Respite Care • Senior Centers • Transportation

For more information, call or visit our office at 1020 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

list name:__________________________

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

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Make your donation payable to: Beaver County Office on Aging Mail to: Beaver County Office on Aging Attn: Planning Department 1020 8th Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 A donation was made by Gilda DeFerrari .

Website: beavercountypa.gov/Depts/OOA

Senior Day-Travel With Us The #1 Resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and service for older adults all at one convenient location!

Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses Senior Day will be from 10 a.m. to noon June 13 inside Center at the Mall, located next to Hallmark in Beaver Valley Mall.

Read Beaver County Senior News for more information.

Call (724) 847-2262 for information.

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Your financial gift allows the Beaver County Office on Aging to offer in-home services to frail older adults in their home—because home is where they want to stay.

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Entertainments and Events • The Gold Rush Outlaws Square and Modern Pattern Dance Group meet at 7 p.m. every Monday at Independence Township Community Center, 116 School Rd., Aliquippa. Cost is $5. Call Lisa Minton at (412) 215-0617 or visit outlaws.goldrushrecords.org.

• Darlington Days will take place June 1, 2 and 3 in Downtown Darlington.

Enjoy a weekend long celebration with activities including a polo game, parade, fireworks, arts, crafts, food, a kids zone, live entertainment, Civil War encampment, museum tours, yard sales, car cruise and more. Call (724) 827-8024 or visit darlingtondays.com.

• The Baden Community Yard Sale will take place June 2 throughout the community. Call (724) 869-3700.

• The Beaver County Lighthouse, 720 3rd Ave., New Brighton, is holding an Indoor Yard and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2. Call (724) 846-1111.

• The New Galilee Carnival will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. June 6 to 8 and from 4 p.m. to midnight June 9 at New Galilee Community Park, 606 Centennial Ave., New Galilee. Come enjoy carnival games, food, rides, craft vendors, and bands each day. There will be a parade and car cruise on Wednesday and Fireworks on Saturday night. Fun for all ages. Free admission. Call (724) 888-6817 or visit newgalileecarnival.com.

• The annual Garrison Day Craft Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 9 in Downtown Parks, Beaver.

This event features a large selection of arts and crafts, antiques, food and refreshments, an art show, music by the Fort McIntosh Fife and Drum Corps and other lively entertainment. Call (724) 775-7174.

• The Western PA Soap Box Derby Fun Day will take place at 9 a.m. June 9 at Beaver County Emergency Services,

351 14th St., Ambridge. Winners in all classes move on to the All American finals in Akron, Ohio. Free for specators.

Call (724) 266-1243 or visit facebook. com/westernpasoapboxderby/.

• The 28th annual Beaver Falls Car Cruise will take place from noon to 8 p.m. June 9 on Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls. One of Western Pennsylvania’s biggest and longest running car cruises, there are over 3,000 classic vehicles and 10,000 spectators on the mile long cruise lane, plus DJs playing the oldies all day. Event will take place rain or shine. Call (724) 494-3893.

• The 16th annual Support Our Troops Rally is set to take place at 3 p.m. June 10 at Irvive Park Gazebo, Beaver. This community celebration features a free picnic including food, soft drinks, music and entertainment. Bring your family, friends, neighbors and chairs.

Call (724) 777-7772.

BEAVER FALLS PLAZA

1008 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls (724) 843-4822

Spacious One and Two Bedroom Apartments • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • On-site Management and Maintenance • Carpet/Blinds on All Windows • Individually Controlled Heat & Air Conditioning • Generous Closet Space • Potential Rapid Occupancy • No Application Fee • All Utilities Included in Rent • Income Limits Apply June 2018 • Beaver County Senior News

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• 1 Person hh...$16,000 • 2 Persons hh...$18,250 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $42,600; 2 Persons $48,650

Koppel Terrace Senior Apartments Maintenance Free, Garden Style Apartments For persons 55 years of age and older Corner of 1st Avenue and Richard Street in Koppel 19 spacious, fully carpeted 1 and 2 bedroom apartments One Bedroom $400 Two Bedrooms $500 plus electric Water, sewage and garbage included.

Fully equipped with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. On-site laundry facilities are also available.

For additional information and application packet, call (724) 775-4535.

Income restrictions apply. Annual income must not exceed: $25,450 one person; $29,050 two persons

Leetsdale Manor

27 Spencer Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, wall-wall carpet, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facility, limited off-street parking and Secure intercom system.

HUD has mandated that an admission priority be implemented for households whose incomes are 30% of the area median income or less.

Income limits apply (gross annual income) • 1 Person hh...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income eligibility• 1 Person...$24,350 • 2 Persons ...$27,800

(800) 238-7555 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Entertainments and Events

• The Raccoon Township VFD Fireman’s Fair will take place June 12 to 16 at Raccoon Township VFD, 4061 Patterson Rd., Aliquippa. A parade kicks off the event on Tuesday and the Fireman Kitchen is open every evening. Daily track events include motocross racing, quad racing and tractor pulls. Other activities include Chinese auction, bingo and door prizes. Admission is free, there is a fee for rides. Hours are from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; and from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Call (724) 495-6630.

• Come out the Watt’s Mill Father’s Day History Hike at 1 p.m. June 17 at Watt’s Mill Trailhead, 478 Watts Mill Rd., Darlington. Meet at Watts

Mill Trailhead. Parking at Stateline is limited to 12 cars so there will be a shuttle from Watt’s Mill at 1 p.m. to State line parking at 1999 Blackhawk Road, Darlington. Then hike 4.1 miles back to Watt’s Mill for history discussion and refreshments. ADA section at this location. All are welcome to attend this free hike. Visit visitlawrencecounty. com/events/watts-mill-history-hike/.

• Come out to Monaca Community Day from 2 to 9:45 p.m. June 23 at Monaca Riverfront Park, 600 Atlantic Ave., Monaca. There will be numerous food and craft vendors, live bands, magic show and many other children’s activities including games. The evening will conclude with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Free. Call (724) 775-9600 • Bring the grandkids out to the ninth annual Kids Extravaganza from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. June 30 at CCBC Dome, 1 Campus Dr., Monaca. Enjoy refreshments, games, crafts, door prizes,

entertainment, activities and a visit from the Pittsburgh Zoo. Gain valuable information on programs and benefits available to families. Call (724) 774-0444 or visit senatoreldervogel.com.

• Come out to Walter Panek Park, 1055 Breitenstein Rd., Ambridge. July 1 for a Fireworks Display. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9:50 p.m. Enjoy food vendors, live entertainment, playground area and plenty of free off-site parking and shuttle buses. Call (724) 266-4070.

• The Hopewell Park Fest Community Day will take place at 5 p.m. July 7 at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Dr., Aliquippa. Festivities includes live entertainment, attractions, ethnic food and will conclude with fireworks at 10 p.m. Take the free shuttle from Margaret Ross and Hopewell Elementary Schools. On-site parking with permit only. Call (724) 378-1460 or visit hopewelltwp.com. BCSN

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• The 42nd annual Aliquippa Greek Food Festival will take place from noon to 9 p.m. June 11 to 17 at Aliquippa Greek Orthodox Church, 2117 Davidson St., Aliquippa. Come enjoy Greek food, pastries, music and the company of many friends. Call (724) 375-9058.

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Begin with the letters “SW”; add them to the beginning of the word suggested by the clue to form a new word. Answer each one correctly for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. SW + consume = perspire. __________________________________ 2. SW + confuse = wrap an infant in cloth. __________________________________ 3. SW + permit = ingest food. __________________________________ 4. SW + hearing organ = use profanity. __________________________________ 5. SW + chemical symbol for silver = loot, plunder. __________________________________ 6. SW + upper appendage = huge group of bees. __________________________________ 7. SW + preposition used to indicate where or when = hit with a quick, sharp blow. __________________________________ 8. SW + abbreviation for stomach muscles = mops the deck. __________________________________ 9. SW + building addition = become larger. __________________________________ 10. SW + device that increases volume of sound (abbrev) = marsh, bog. __________________________________

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To enter, mail your answers to Beaver County Senior News Contest, 8280 Tanglewood Rd., 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 Beaver County Senior News.

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Four men are in the hospital waiting room because their wives are having babies. A nurse approaches the first guy and says, “Congratulations! You’re the father of twins.”

“That’s odd,” answers the man. “I work for the Minnesota Twins!”

A nurse then yells the second man, “Congratulations! You’re the father of triplets!” “That’s weird,” answers the second man. “I work for the 3M company!”

A nurse goes up to the third man saying, “Congratulations!

You’re the father of quadruplets.” “That’s strange,” he answers. “I work for the Four Seasons hotel!”

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The last man begins groaning and banging his head against the wall. “What’s wrong?” the others ask. “I work for 7 Up!”

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A woman was taking an afternoon nap. When she woke up, she told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace. What do you think it means?” “You’ll know tonight,” he said.

Phone____________________________Age_____________ Congratulations to Donna Miller who won last month’s contest.

The answers were: 1. Robin; 2. Crow; 3. Finch; 4. Eagle; 5. Vulture; 6. Flamingo; 7. Duck; 8. Crane; 9. Cardinal; 10. Hummingbird; 11. Hawk; 12. Heron; 13. Loon; 14. Swan; 15. Woodpecker; 16. Owl; 17. Sparrow; 18. Pelican; 19. Goose; 20. Chicken; 21. Parrot.

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

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Senior Resources

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

AARP: 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.

ACROSS 1 Lettuce unit 5 Motorist’s org.

8 Getz of jazz 12 Woody’s son 13 San Francisco’s — Hill 14 Horseback game 15 “Yikes!”

17 Rainbow 18 Sanctuary 19 Legislative group 21 Mound stat 22 Uppity one 23 100 percent 26 Carrier to Amsterdam 28 Run — of the law 31 Prejudice 33 Feminine principle 35 Unravel 36 Ancient Mexican 38 Jewel 40 Exist 41 Dutch cheese 43 “That feels so good!”

45 Lunar craft 47 “Jeopardy!” fodder 51 Apple computer 52 Site of Asia’s Victoria Peak Garden 54 Fill fully 55 — chi 56 Coup d’— 57 Till bills 58 Deluge refuge 59 Lairs

DOWN 1 “Funny!”

2 Love god 3 Friend 4 Holmes’ creator 5 Deviation 6 “You’ve got mail” co.

7 Void 8 “Frasier,” to “Cheers” 9 Mountainous area of Afghanistan 10 Landed 11 Schnozz 16 Gloom 20 Disney deer 23 Lawyers’ org.

24 Designer Claiborne 25 Time near a deadline 27 Russian jet 29 Eg. and Syr., once 30 Caustic cleaner 32 Turns on the charm 34 Tidy type 37 Nev. neighbor 39 Actress Helgenberger 42 Maestro Zubin — 44 Increased 45 Japanese soup 46 Muscat’s land 48 Cast a ballot 49 — uproar 50 Literary reps 53 Crew tool

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

Beaver County Office on Aging: beavercountypa.gov/ Depts/OOA. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call (724) 847-2262 (Local); 1 (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance); TDD (724) 728-5700.

Benefits Checkup: 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): compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.

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

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

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

Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: helpinpa.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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