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April 2015

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The Red Tail P-51C Mustang airplane will be on display at the Air Heritage Museum.

Tuskegee Airmen to be honored during Beaver County History Weekend By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News Lots of special activities commemorating our county’s illustrious history are being planned for this year’s annual Beaver County History Weekend, but one in particular “rises above” the rest. An original World War II Red Tail P-51C Mustang airplane is being flown in for the weekend event on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3. The restored vintage aircraft

will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Air Heritage Museum and Aircraft Restoration Facility, located at Beaver County Airport, 35 Piper Street in Chippewa Township. In addition, group tours are being scheduled from Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3. The P-51C Mustang, one of only four original planes still operational today, was flown by the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first

African-American military aviators and crewmen who, through their courage and determination, triumphed over racial prejudice and discrimination to become an elite corps that helped to defeat the Nazis during World War II. About 100 Tuskegee Airmen hail from western Pennsylvania and five individuals from Beaver County were connected to the Tuskegee project (see their profiles on page 5). Continued on page 4

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Free bus trip for World War II and Korean veterans A free bus trip to Washington, DC for World War II and Korean veterans will take place May 5. The trip will include a visit to the WWII, Korean and Iwo Jima Memorials. The tour will also stop at Arlington Cemetery to view the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Meals are provided. Wheelchairs are available upon request; a nurse will be on each bus. Accomodations are only for veterans. Pick-up points are the Beaver County Parking Garage, Beaver; Ross Park Mall, North Hills; Parkway Center Mall, Greentree; and the Miracle Mile Shopping Center, Monroeville. For reservations or more details, call (724) 709-3614. BCSN

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Tuskegee Airmen to be honored during Beaver County History Weekend Continued from page 1 In addition to the airplane display, Air Heritage will feature the “Rise Above” Traveling Exhibit housed in a 53-foot long semi-rig that contains a movie theater. The movie will give viewers a feel for what it is like to pilot a Mustang, as well as highlight who the Tuskegee Airmen were and how they overcame obstacles to be allowed to train and fight as US Army Air Corps pilots during a time in which not all men were considered equal. This exhibit will be available only during the history weekend celebration. “The exhibit has been designed to teach the six guiding principles of the Tuskegee Airmen: Aim High, Believe in Yourself, Never Quit, Be Ready to Go, Use Your Brain and Expect to Win,” explains Brenda Applegate, executive director of the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks

Foundation, which is based at the Vicary Mansion in Freedom. “These principles are timeless and just as applicable today as they were in the 1940s.” Additional vintage planes that have been restored and operated by the Air Heritage volunteer staff will be on display. Raffle tickets will be sold for $10 for a chance to win a 30-minute ride and an additional 30 minutes inside the P-51 during the History Celebration. The winning numbers will be based on the April 14 and 15 Pennsylvania Lottery evening numbers. Tickets must be purchased in advance; to participate in the raffle, call Jerry at (724) 728-9370. A ceremony honoring the Tuskegee Airmen will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at Sewickley Cemetery in Allegheny County. The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial of Western Pennsylvania Region, located at the cemetery, was dedicated in September 2013. (Seven

of the airmen from our region were residents of Sewickley.) The ceremony will include a Red Tail flyover and the placing of a wreath on the memorial. The ceremony is open to the public. The Red Tail’s visit and the weekend exhibit is being made possible through the efforts of Air Heritage, The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial of the Western Pennsylvania Region, as well as financial support from Rome Monument and ESB Bank. PSN In addition to the events at Air Heritage, 16 sites throughout the county will be open for visitation during Beaver County History Weekend (see accompanying article in this issue of Senior News, pages 6 and 7). To learn more, call the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation at (724) 775-1848, the Air Heritage Museum at (724) 843-2820 or visit www.bchrlf.org, www.airheritage.org or www.visitbeavercounty.com.

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Tuskegee profiles

Rosa Mae later married William Alford and settled in his hometown of New Brighton. Rosa earned a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Michigan and went on to become the senior career counselor at New Brighton High School. An accomplished educator, Mrs. Alford was raised to believe that the shortest way to first class citizenship for the descendants of slaves was in the classroom. Lieutenant William Neal Brown. The late Lieutenant William Neal Brown, the grandson of a slave, grew up in Plan III in Aliquippa. His father, W. Brown, came north as part of the Great Migration during World War I and was hired at Jones and Laughlin Steel Plant in Beaver County. Neal graduated first in his class at Aliquippa High School. He earned a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and a PhD in social work from City University of New York, after which he was appointed to the faculty at Rutgers University. Major Willis Sanderlin. As a Top Gun Fighter Pilot with the 99th and 332nd Fighter Group, Major Willis Sanderlin of Ambridge was a winner of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the highest US military honor awarded to skilled fighter pilots in combat. After the war, he became a renowned dentist and until his untimely death in an auto accident, he was a professor of dentistry at Harvard Medical School. His widow, Sylvia Sanderlin, grew up in Ambridge and is now a resident of Leetsdale.

Sergeant Paul Short. The Tuskegee Airmen were attached to the 12th and 15th Army Air Forces in Italy. They flew 15,000 sorties, over 1,500 bomber escort missions, and won 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 744 Air Medals with multiple Oak Leaf Clusters. They even received Presidential and two Unit citations for their daring do as combat pilots. Sgt. Paul Short of Rochester was one of the select group of Tuskegee Airmen to receive the Silver Star. Records indicate he was assigned to the 15th Army Air Force and was one of the Tuskegee Airmen who volunteered to participate in the daring rescue of downed US Airmen off a Yugoslavian mountaintop in August of 1944. Nearly 400 plus pilots and crewmen were hidden away by Serbians loyalists. The US OSS contrived a plan to fly in C47s and rescue the men. The Serbians, using their hands, at night created makeshift landing strips. Over a four-day operation, the C47s flew in and rescued the men. They were protected by volunteer Tuskegee pilots who, flying their Red Tailed P-51 Mustangs, bombed German positions until the last C47 took off. The pilots and many of their flight line support crews were awarded Silver Stars. Lieutenant Calvin Smith. A Bombardier from Aliquippa and a member of the 477th Composite Group, Calvin helped end segregation in the US Army Air Base at Freeman Field. In 1942 during World War II, the Pittsburgh Courier, the city’s African American newspaper, launched its heralded Double Victory campaign—a victory against America’s enemies overseas and over all forms of denial and discrimination at home. In April 1945, Lieutenant Calvin Smith helped win a partial victory over discrimination at Freeman Field in Seymour, Indiana. Lieutenant Smith and some 100 other black Tuskegee officers shut down an illegal Officers Club which, contrary to official US Army Air orders, refused to serve black officers (some of them combat veterans).

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Rosa Mae Willis Alford. The late Tuskegee “Airman” Rosa Mae Alford is the only female whose name is inscribed in perpetuity on the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in the cemetery in Sewickley. She worked her way through the Tuskegee Institute as a skilled technician who repaired the planes flown by the Tuskegee cadets.

Beaver County History Weekend features immigration and migration

eaver County’s richest and most vital resource is its people. For more than 200 years, people have come from all over the world to live and work in our communities. For this reason, “Immigration and migration” is the theme of this year’s Beaver County History Weekend, which will be celebrated at museums and historical sites throughout the county on May 2 and 3. The historical sites listed below will feature individuals and families who settled within the county, as well as other unique historical happenings.

Air Heritage, Inc., Museum and Aircraft Restoration Facility, Beaver County Airport, 35 Piper St., Chippewa Township. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A World War II restored vintage P–51C Mustang airplane flown by the Tuskegee Airmen will be on display. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first black fighter unit. A 53-foot trailer will be on site to tell the story of the airmen through a film. This special exhibit will be available only during the history weekend celebration. For information about P-51C plane rides, visit www.bchrlf.org and www.airheritage.org. Additional vintage planes that have been restored and operated by the Air Heritage volunteer staff will be on display.

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Beaver Area Heritage Museum, One River Road Extension, Beaver. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Harry Phillips came to the United States from Cyprus in 1923 at age 17. He lived in Wheeling, West Virginia with his brother and worked in various hotels and restaurants. Harry came to Beaver in 1941 and worked as a cook in the Beaver Restaurant. He met and married the boss’ daughter Mary in 1942 and soon helped to expand the restaurant to include the building next door. After serving in the US Army from 1943 to 1945, he returned to work at the Beaver Restaurant until 1971. Harry believed that the Beaver area had so much history that needed to be preserved, so he helped to create the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation in 1967. He served on the board and as president of the foundation for many years. Beaver County Genealogy and History Center, Beaver Train Station, 250 East End Ave., Beaver. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. The center will feature a display of early African-American notables, such as Jonah Key and Jermiah E. Ormes. With the assistance of the Daughters of the American Revolution Fort McIntosh Chapter, the center will be photographing family Bibles (on Sunday only).

Beaver County Industrial Museum, 801 Plumb St., Darlington. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1:30 to 4 p.m. “Immigration and Migration into Beaver County with the Steel Mill Expansion During the Early 20th Century” will be featured. The exhibit of the Shippingport Atomic Power Station, as well as an expanded display on Fry Glass, will be continued for 2015. Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth St., Monaca. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The majority of immigrants from Germany, Italy, Ireland and Scotland worked on the railroads. They laid the track and performed manual labor. In the museum’s train layout, you will see replicas of the early steel mills that furnished jobs for many county immigrants, as well as the housing plans where they were required to live and shop. Early political rules and regulations for employment will be discussed. Beaver Falls Historical Society and Museum, 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Founding of Beaver Falls” will be featured. Many immigrants working together built this area to be one of the largest manufacturing towns in western Pennsylvania. Visitors can view a large display of the beginning plans of the city, as well as items produced by these industrious workers. Many Chinese workers were brought in from California to work at Beaver Falls Cutlery. Products they made and their stories will be on display. Enon Valley Community Historical Society, 1084 Main Street, Enon Valley. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Enon Valley Community Historical Society will explore the lives of the immigrants who built the community of Little Beaver Township, including the villages of Newburg, Mount Air, Old Enon and Enon Station. This includes the settlers of 1796 with the Scots-Irish and English; German immigrants from the 1850s to the early 1900s; and a small Amish sect originally from Switzerland. These immigrants contributed to the growth of farming and dairying, harness and shoe making, blacksmithing and railroading, hotel keeping and more. Little Beaver Historical Society Complex, 710 Market Street and 803 Plumb St., Darlington. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Immigration and migration will be featured regarding the groups that made the early Darlington area a center for farming, transportation and industry McKinley School, McKinley School Road and 37th Street Ext., Chippewa Township. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The various ethnic families who lived in the Chippewa community between 1872 and 1932 will be highlighted. Five different lunches that might have been prepared during this school era will be on display, as well as McKinley artifacts.

Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The ongoing exhibit “Preparing for Eternity: The Life of the Harmony Society” covers the themes of the immigration and migration of the Harmony Society from Germany and their movement within the US. Richmond Little Red School House, 245 Park Rd., Brighton Township. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Richmond Little Red School House will showcase stories of families of early settlers to Brighton Township. Southside Historical Village, Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 State Route 168, Hookstown. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. “Early Settlers in the Southside” will be featured. Speakers and performers at the Village will bring local historical figures to life, telling stories of their lives and the early settlement and development of southern Beaver County. St. Nicholas Chapel, 5400 Tuscarawas Rd., Brighton Township. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Nicholas of Myra is recognized as the original Santa Claus due to the many miracles he performed during his lifetime in the late Third Century. Faith in St. Nicholas allowed a modern-day miracle for immigrant miners at Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania: In 1907, approximately 200 miners lives were spared from the Darr Mines Disaster. Visit the chapel and museum to learn more about St. Nicholas, as well as the lives and culture of the immigrants from Eastern and Central Europe who founded the Greek Catholic Union. Vicary Mansion, Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation, 1235 Third Avenue, Freedom. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Take a step back in time and enjoy an old-time ice cream social while learning about those who made Beaver County their home and those who purchased Depreciation Lands north of the Ohio River following the end of the Revolutionary War. To highlight immigration and migration of settlers to our region, the mansion will explore the early landowners of the rolling hills within Beaver County. Also featured are local long-time residents and families of Freedom. Also please note that the annual geocache clues will be distributed at Vicary Mansion at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. BCSN

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Recess: Do you need a break? By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

o you remember recess as a child? Most people recall it as a happy time since it was a break from classroom studies to play kick ball, run, jump rope or hopscotch. Recess for adults is different. Some people like shopping, exercising, gardening, traveling, reading, crafts and puzzles. It can be great fun and an excellent way to reduce stress. Recess does not have to be elaborate. You just need to schedule it and do it. I often do recess with my sister. When my nephews were little, I would get a call from my sister, which would sound like this: “The boys said that I need to go shopping with Aunt Angela.” They wanted to have Guy’s Day with their father. That involved cooking and they did not want her interfering on how much they were messing up the kitchen. We went shopping in Sewickley and had a great day buying

My sister called me this winter asking if I was off for President’s Day. She needed to get out of the house and said we have to do something different. The plan was to visit the shops at Volant then go to the Grove City Outlets and finally to have dinner with her boys who are at Grove City College. Due to bad weather in Mercer County, we had to move to plan B, which was shopping at the small antique mall in Coraopolis. It was a great trip down memory lane seeing items that your family once had or which you still have at home. “Pull out that phone and look up Fire King on the Internet,” she said. I asked why. “To find out if it can be microwaved.” The answer is yes because it is a glass product. She had a super time getting some smaller bowls to reheat leftovers, then it was off to lunch in Sewickley. Sometimes the hardest people to convince to take a break are caregivers who are residing with older adults who need daily care. Some caregivers will give all types of reasons why they cannot leave. The reasons can be, but are not limited to: He does not do well around other people. She does not like routine changed. He just likes my food. It is too much work to bring her somewhere. He does not like to go out. I do not want to bother anyone to come over. This is what I am supposed to do. I know how to care for him the best. All of these statements probably are true but it is important for caregivers to have their recess to get to the doctor, go for a walk, talk to others, go shopping, see a movie, go to a church or civic group meeting, or go out to eat.

It gives you a little bit of time to relax and recharge. If a friend or family member offers to come over to give you a break for several hours, take advantage of it. Will they handle everything just as you would have done it? Maybe not, but likely they will do a good job, just different than how you would do it. Another great option for caregivers to get a break is considering adult day care for their loved one. Adult day centers provide daytime care and companionship for seniors who need assistance and supervision during the day. This provides relief to caregivers so they can work, handle personal business or relax while knowing their loved one is safe and receiving care. Services offered are stimulating activities; breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack; bathing assistance; medication management; therapies; physical assessment and dietary counseling; podiatry and salon services. Many people qualify for funding to help cover some or all of the cost of the service for adult day centers located in Center Township, Ambridge and Moon Township. To be considered, contact the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 5482262 and request an assessment to be considered for adult day care. BCSN

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bracelets and having lunch. I still wear those bracelets, and it reminds me of the great small break we had that day.

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Residents who prepared or filed a paper rebate form last year not utilizing computer software should have received a 2014 application. Renters who prepared or filed claims last year using computer software rather than the PA-1000 booklet received letters by mail reminding them to apply for 2014 rebates and providing copies of the PA-1000 Rent Certificate.

Due to program changes enacted last year to ensure claimants are not disqualified from rebates solely because of Social Security cost-of-livingadjustments, homeowners and renters may be eligible for rebates even if their eligibility income is greater than these limits.

It costs nothing to apply, and filing help is available at no cost from revenue district offices, Area Agencies on Aging and state legislators’ offices. Applications are available online at www.revenue.pa.gov or by calling (888) 222-9190.

* Any homeowner who collected Social Security, received a property tax rebate in 2013 for claim year 2012 and had annual income last year (discounting half of Social Security) up to $36,129, is encouraged to apply for a rebate for claim year 2014.

Claimants must reapply every year because rebates are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid each year. Spouses, personal representatives or estates may file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in 2014 and meet all other eligibility criteria. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2015. Rebates will be distributed beginning July 1.

* Any renter who collected Social Security, received a rent rebate in 2013 for claim year 2012 and had annual income last year (discounting half of Social Security) up to $15,484, is also encouraged to apply.

The rebate program benefits Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters. Half of Social Security income is excluded.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The Revenue Department automatically calculates supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners. The program is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and revenue from slots gaming. For information or assistance in filing, contact the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN

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www.bartleby.com: This Internet publisher provides access to books and information at no charge. There are tons of things to read, including classic literature plays, novels, Shakespeare, nonfiction, fiction from classic authors, quotations, poetry, reference, world fact book and a thesaurus. www.suddenlysenior.com: This is not a fancy site but there is a lot to read on humor, nostalgia, travel, trivia, columns and advocacy for people ages 50 and older. BCSN

History Tidbits East Rochester Borough, incorporated in 1908, once was called “Seldom Seen” because residential areas were separated from the main road by the railroad. The Eastvale Bridge is a 360-foot, through-truss cantilever bridge. Construction started in 1961 and it opened on November 22, 1963. Its official name is the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge. The automobile and pedestrian span carries Route 588 over the Beaver River between Eastvale and Beaver Falls. BCSN

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enior Day continues on the road April 8 with a Pirates Tailgate Party at the Circle of Friends New Brighton, located at Holy Family Parish, 1851 Third Avenue, New Brighton. Wear your Pirates gear and join us from 10 a.m. to noon for hot dogs, popcorn and cornhole games. Some prizes will be awarded. As always, a small gift will be provided at registration, while supplies last. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Visit our vendors to obtain information on a wide array of senior programs and services. Blood pressure screenings will be available. The event is sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark. For details, contact Angela at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN

Ombudsman happenings “In the News” Plans are moving forward to begin a new PEER Class in April at Franciscan Manor in Patterson Township. What is the PEER Project? It stands for “Pennsylvania’s Empowered Expert Residents.” Because PEERS live in the facility and know the daily happenings there, the Office of Long-Term Living considers them “experts” and thus the reason for the program. The PEER Project encourages a partnership between residents and facility staff to work together to solve concerns before they become more intense problems. During the five training sessions, PEERS learn that the focus of the program is on them, how they should go about negotiating with the facility, how to build their self-resolution skills, learn how to respect confidentiality and respect differences, and where they can go with their training after they become PEERS. After completing all five training sessions, there is a graduation celebration and the “expert residents” are presented with their PEER badges. The training will help them work from inside the facility with other residents and staff to enhance the quality of care and quality of life in their home. If you are interested in beginning a PEER Program at your personal care home or nursing home, contact Ombudsman Supervisor Tesi Dye at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN

Cauliflower Puree with Lemon

If you want people in your life to eat more vegetables, this recipe is great. The two potatoes, mixed with the cauliflower, make this side dish taste like mashed potatoes. 4 1 lb. cauliflower, florets only 4 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces 4 2 T. butter 4 2 T. lemon juice 4 Salt and pepper to taste In a large pot of boiling water, add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook another 8 to 10 minutes until both are tender. Drain and puree in food processor with butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve hot. BCSN

Senior center menus

Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa (724) 857-9989; Baden (724) 869-4224; Beaver Falls (724) 846-1959; Center at the Mall (724) 728-1422; Midland (724) 869-4224.

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Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses ~ HIGHMARK Next event will take place on April 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. At Holy Family Parish, 1851 Third Ave., New Brighton

Watch Beaver County Senior News for more information. Call (724) 847-2262 for information.

Baden Circle of Friends H Pinochle tournament April 8 and 29. H Annual ladies tea and luncheon at noon April 18. Cost is $10; reservations are required. Monday is line dance class with George Petrella; every Thursday is bingo day from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., lunch included. Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

New Brighton Circle of Friends Circle of Friends New Brighton, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events: H Easter party with program at 11 a.m. April 2. H Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. April 6. $6 per person. H Trip to Lincoln Park for Godspell at 11:30 a.m. April 12. H Trip to Mountaineer April 15. H Healthy Steps program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17. Zumba gold classes Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities: 2 Ballroom dancing is held at 11 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Cost is $4. 2 Stitch by Stitch with Robin from 5 to 7 p.m. April 8. This is a four-week beginners class. Cost is $40. 2 Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 10. Reservations required by April 3. 2 Healthy Steps program 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 14. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. 2 40’s Swing dance night from 6 to 9 p.m. April 17. Cost is $5 per person; tickets must be purchased in advance. 2 Fit-o-thon fundraiser from 10 a.m. to noon April 18. Try six exercises in two hours. Cost is $10 per person.

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elcome to the Katera’s Kove Family. We are dedicated to providing personal care for individuals who are no longer able to live alone. We treat every resident as a member of our family in our beautiful 79 bed community filled with all the comforts of home!

Activities • Crafts / Bingo / Card Games • Family Picnics & Special Dinners • Resident Council Meetings • Resident Education • Day Trips & More!

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Secured Dementia Community With our recent expansion, Katera’s Kove now has the largest secured dementia unit in Beaver County for assisted living residents. We specialize in continuous staff training on dementia care and are a member of the Alzheimer’s Association. Our beautiful new addition with 29 secure beds will give your loved one a sense of calmness and the best quality of life possible while in our care.

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Katera’s Kove is family owned and operated is family owned operated by sisters,of byKatera’s Lynn Kove Katekovich, RN. and Many employees Lynn Katekovich, andLynn’s Betty Butera. Lynnwhich and Katera’s Kove areR.N. from family, promotes a special bond between Betty encourage family involvement for all their staff resia nd e s idreside e nt sat. Katera’s T h e y Kove. inc l Many u d e employees h e r c h iof ldentsrwho dren, brother, daughter-in-law and sisKatera’s Kove are from Lynn and Betty’s families ter-in-law. Her brother Jim Maccaglia, is which promotes a special bond between staff and resiAssistant Administrator and is personally dents. Because Kove is family and op-to involved with Katera’s each resident from owned admission erated, theBecause residentsKatera’s are treatedKove like Lynn and Betty’s discharge. is family owned andfamily. operated, are treated like at family. Lynnthe andresidents Betty’s parents also reside the Lynn encourages family under involvement for allcare. who Katera’s Kove community their daughters’ reside at Katera’s Kove.

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2 Spaghetti dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. April 29. Entertainment will be provided. cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724) 728-1422 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook. com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

Katera’s Kove Assisted Living and Dementia Care Community Lighthouse Motto As Sailors have depended on the lighthouse for safety and guidance, so can you depend on Katera’s Kove for the safety and guidance of your loved ones in need. Here at Katera’s Kove, our staff is considered the beacon of light that shines love, compassion, and safety to all who reside here. So, from your safe harbor to ours, you can rest assured and know that your loved one will be treated with the utmost respect, love and dignity for as long as they reside here at our Kove.

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

Entertainment and Events * Learn how to prevent falls and stay healthy and active by signing up for Healthy Steps for Older Adults program sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging. The no cost program is for people age 55 and older. Trained staff and volunteers will provide information on: preventing falls and injuries, moving and staying active, making your home safer, managing your medications, talking with your doctor, securing proper foot care and foot wear; knowing what to do if you fall, learning good nutrition and locating fitness programs. The program is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at each location, and continental breakfast and lunch is included. Call or stop by your preferred location to register. The program will be held at the following sites: April 10 at Aliquippa Circle of Friends, St. Titus Church School Hall, 107 Sycamore St., Aliquippa, call (724) 857-9989; April 14 at Center at the Mall, next to Hallmark, Beaver Valley Mall, call (724) 774-5654; April 17 at New

Brighton Circle of Friends, 1851 3rd Ave., New Brighton, call (724) 846-1959; and May 1 at Baden Circle of Friends, St. John the Baptist Church, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, call (724) 869-4224. * R-ACT Theatre Productions, Avenue Theater, 156 Brighton Ave. Rochester, presents Moonshine and Murder at 7 p.m. April 10 and 11. Come enjoy this audience participation murder mystery, if you dare. Cost is $10 per person. Call (724) 775-6844 or visit www.ractproductions.com. * The South Side Historical Village will hold its opening day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11 at Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 State Route 168, Hookstown. Come visit the working historical village. Tour the restored 1874 one-room school house, demonstrations in the blacksmith shop, fresh bread baking in the outdoor brick oven, 1890’s life style in the log cabin, a quaint two room doctor’s office, a classic bank barn built in 1858, a general store and a covered

* The Beaver County Spring Model Train Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 at Center Stage, 1495 Old Brodhead Rd., Monaca. Tri-State vendors will be present for your modeling needs. All scales represented. Show features a modular layout, food, 50/50 raffle, clubhouse tour and fun for the entire family. Cost is $5 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. Call (724) 843-3783 for information. * The Rochester Chamber of Commerce annual Chili Cook-Off will take place at 5 p.m. April 15 at Bradys Run Park Lodge, Brighton Township. A variety of local restaurants compete to see who will win the title of “Best Chili in Beaver County”. Two awards will be given, the “People’s Choice Award” and the “Judge’s Choice Award”. Call (724)

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Entertainment and Events 728-4998 for fee details. Includes chili, fries, chicken wings, beer and beverages. * Beaver County Humane Society presents Tea for Tails from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 19 at Center Township Fire Hall, 1075 Brodhead Rd., Center Township. Enjoy a spring afternoon with Tea and Tea Sandwiches to support pets in need of forever homes. There will be raffles, entertainment and of course our beloved pets strutting their stuff. Feel free to wear your finest “Tea Hats” and attire. Cost is $20 for adults ages 15 and older. Reservations required by calling (724) 775-5801, ext. 101. Visit www.beavercountyhumanesociety.org. * Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland, presents the Steel Drum Festival at 7:30 p.m. April 21. Enjoy the island sounds of the steel drums featuring special guest artists and local drum bands. Call (724) 576-4644 for pricing or visit www.lppacenter.org for details.

* Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver, offers a gardening series from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. April 22. The library offers a series of informational programs of interest to gardeners. Cost is $5; registration is at 6 p.m. Call (724) 774-3003 or visit www.extension. psu.edu/beaver. * The Aliquippa Elks Cash Bash will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. April 25 at Aliquippa Elks Lodge 1221, 2655 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa. There will be food, beer, Chinese auction, strip tickets, corn hole toss and games of chance. The 10 p.m. raffle winner will be eligible for $10,000 or a car based on the following night’s daily number. Drawing every 15 minutes. Must be 21 or older to attend. Ticket $20; General admission $10. Call (724) 375-4611 or visit www.aliquippaelks.org. * The Geneva College Symphonic Band will perform their annual free spring concert at 7:30 p.m. April 25 at Geneva College, Metheny Fieldhouse,

3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 846-5100 or visit www.geneva.edu. * Beaver Falls Middle School Auditorium, 1601 8th Ave., Beaver Falls, presents Let’s Hang On at 7:30 p.m. April 30. Come out to see this group of eight seasoned entertainers, preserving the music and style of the iconic “Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons” along with a special tribute to the Broadway show “The Jersey Boys”. Cost is $20 for adults and $5 for students. Call (724) 843-2941 or visit www.bvcommunityconcert.org. * Come out to Third Street, Business District, Beaver, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 for the Town Yard Sale. Several downtown businesses, residents and churches offer items at great sale prices. Be sure to visit all areas of town for the best deals. Merchants utilize this event to offer clearance items, so be sure to shop the tables inside and outside. Call (724) 987-4944 or visit www.beaverareachamber.com for details. BCSN

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Laughter is the best medicine, and it’s free

By Valerie McElvey, RSVP Director For Beaver County Senior News RSVP has come to the conclusion that we don’t stop laughing because we grow old, we grow old because we have stopped laughing.�� We don’t need scientists to tell us that laughing is fun and makes us feel better. But research has verified that humor has many of the positive effects

that funny people have long suspected. As soon as we begin to laugh, we begin to release powerful hormones and endorphins that can make us feel younger at heart and lift our spirits.

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Did you know that in many countries they have laughter clubs that meet every morning? What a wonderful start to the day! In a world of so much seriousness, RSVP thinks that the most wasted of all days is that in which we have not laughed. An old proverb says that if you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy. One must make time to laugh because seven days without laughter makes one weak.

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The sound of laughter is far more contagious than any sniffle or sneeze.

Victor Borge said, “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor ’s book. (Irish proverb) Laughter is good for the soul. If you would like to find a volunteer opportunity that

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not sure. Never, never under any circumstances, combine a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. BCSN

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

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