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Linda Powlus has been a member of the quilting group at the Harmony Museum for many years.
Harmony Museum hosts annual Quilt and Coverlet Show By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News Linda Werner Powlus grew up in Lancaster Township and graduated from Seneca Valley High School, then her work as a guidance counselor for military schools eventually took
her to Germany, where she worked for more than 20 years. Whenever she’d come back to visit family over the summers, Linda would join in the quilting group at the Harmony Museum. The art and craft of quilting has been a consistent thread in Linda’s life.
“I belonged to a 4H sewing club in high school then in the ‘80s, friends in New Jersey invited me to a quilting group there. I was working at Fort Dix at the time,” Linda recalls. “My mother belongs to the group at the Continued on page 4
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Representative Daryl Metcalfe’s annual senior expo Representative Daryl Metcalfe’s annual senior expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on April 25 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township. This year’s expo will feature the Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van. Accredited veterans service officers will be on hand to provide information and application assistance regarding existing services and benefits that are available to Pennsylvania’s veterans and their families. There will also be more than 50 exhibitors from various state, federal and private agencies providing free services and information, including health screenings, nutrition assistance, recreation, manicures, and much more. State Senator Scott Hutchinson is also an invited guest. There will be light refreshments and door prizes. BCSN
Italian dinner and flea market
Seniors for Safe Driving If you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a driver improvement program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount. If you have never participated in a driver improvement program, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount. The insurance discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $15 per person. Here is the upcoming schedule:
An Italian dinner and flea market will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. April 26 at St. Christopher at the Lake Church, 229 North Franklin St., Prospect. There will also be a wine tasting. The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs or hot sausage plus salad, soup, dessert and beverage. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children ages six to 12; children five and under are free. Call (724) 865-2430 for details. BCSN
• April 22; 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Kelly Chevrolet, 252 Pittsburgh Rd., Butler. • April 25; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at at Butler Memorial Hospital, 911 East Brady St., Butler. •April 26; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Evans City Library, 204 S. Jackson St., Evans City. For a complete list of classes, go to www.sfsd-pa.com. To register, call (724) 283-0245 or (800) 559-4880. BCSN
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Harmony Museum hosts annual Quilt and Coverlet Show Continued from page 1
Harmony Museum so I’d stop in and quilt with them whenever I was in town.” Linda also belonged to a quilting group while in Germany. In 2009, Linda moved back to the area to help caretaker her mother, who is still quite independent. “I’ve kept it up all these years and now I belong to several quilting groups in the area,” she shares, adding that she traveled to Tokyo in January to attend a quilt show. While Linda has always been interested in crafting and creating things, she has a special love for quilting. “It’s creating something beautiful that’s also functional. I like the group at the museum because it’s like the old quilting bees from years ago. All of us in the group have become close friends. We’ve seen each other through illnesses and things like that.”
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Quilting is experiencing a resurgence of popularity around the Pittsburgh region and across various parts of the country, according to Kathy Luek, administrator for the Harmony Museum. “It’s amazing how many people are into quilting these days,” she says. “I don’t know if it’s because it’s something your grandma did or if it’s just to pass the time, but people are getting back into the craft. I’ve heard people say that it’s their ‘group therapy’. Today, there are so many beautiful fabrics and patterns to choose from, too.” The Harmony Museum is right on trend with it’s annual Quilt and Coverlet Show, which it hosted for the second year in a row in March at Stewart Hall. Area residents and dealers exhibited quilts and hand woven coverlets that are antique, family heirlooms or examples of outstanding contemporary work and design. Several pieces
Joan Schieyer and Donna Haushulz.
Pamela Lakits and Shelia Shaffer discover tiny patterns in a baby quilt.
Dick Webb discusses antique quilts with John and Lucielle Clark of Salem, Ohio.
Some of the quilts on display in Stewart Hall.
from the museum’s collection were on display, including coverlets made between the 1840s and 1860s by Harmony weaver Adam Hoerr. Other items were available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the museum’s operations. The more than 100 attendees got to vote for their “best of show” favorites and each winner received a small cash prize. Assisting in show arrangements and answering visitors’ questions were Richard and Susan Webb from The Linden Tree antique shop in Harmony; they are known as authorities on antique quilts and coverlets. Donna Hauschulz of Ross Township grew up in Harmony and went onto have a career as a home economics/ consumer science teacher. Like Linda, she grew up around others who did crafts. “It was normal for us to make our own clothes—either for the creativity or because of financial need—and all of the foreign clothing imports changed all of that, but people still have that need to be creative,” she says. “My grandmothers were quilters so I grew up seeing that and eventually got involved in it. For as long as I can remember at the museum, I would always help with the quilts. Now that I’m retired, I can pitch in even more.” Linda and Donna both belong to the quilting group that meets every Tuesday from 10 until noon at the Harmony Museum. The group makes one quilt a year to raffle for the museum. Once that project is complete, anyone can bring in a project for the group to work on— anything from full-size quilts to baby quilts. A number of the group’s projects are on display at the annual quilt show, and the ladies are usually at the show demonstrating quilting. The group is open to anyone who is interested. The museum also hosts a “quilt in a day” program with quilting expert Patricia Knoechel of Florida, who
grew up in Zelienople. The program is always held the day after Memorial Day; this year, the date is May 27. “That program sells out every time,” Kathy says, giving further evidence of the craft’s popularity. “Quilting originally started out as something to stay warm and since has developed into its own decorative art form,” Donna notes. “People still have a desire to do something where they can say, ‘I made this’—whether it’s cooking, sewing, knitting or quilting. It’s a nice break from their computers and the pressures of the work day.” BCSN
Jackie Streckeisen and Carol Kingston admire the workmanship of the spectacular quilts on display.
The town of Harmony, Butler County was founded in 1804 by the communal Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists. The town’s history and heritage are preserved at the Harmony Museum, located at 218 Mercer Street in the heart of Harmony’s National Historic Landmark District. Guided museum tours are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. daily except on Mondays and holidays. To learn more, call (724) 452-7341, email hmuseum@zoominternet.net or visit www.harmonymuseum.org.
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More of the quilts on display.
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Entertainment and Events • Pennsylvania’s Largest Toy, Comic and Pop Culture Convention Celebrates 24 years at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd., Monroeville, April 11 to 13. Hours are from 1 to 9 p.m. April 11; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 12; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 13. The Steel City Con has 750 vendor tables of new and vintage toys, gold, silver and modern age comic books and much more. Admission is $30 for a single day or $15 for a three day pass; children ages five and under are free. There will also be celebrity guests, free parking, costume contest, panels and workshops, charity auctions, hourly prize drawings and much more. Call (724) 502-4350 or visit www.steelcitycon.com. • Join the Butler County Symphony Orchestra as they present Dance! with 15-year-old violin phenom Ade’ Williams. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 12 at Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler
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Intermediate High School Auditorium, Butler. Cost is $20 per person. Tickets are available online at www.showclix.com. • This year’s Taste of Historic Zelienople-Harmony will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. April 21 at Saint Gregory church hall, 115 Pine St., Zelienople. Enjoy a taste of food and beverages from area restaurants and specialty food establishments. The night will include auctions and entertainment. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Zelienople Chamber office or Matthew Jewelers. Cost is $20 per person. Cash and check accepted. Call (724) 452-5232. • The Zelienople Historical Society will hold a spring tea from 2 to 4 p.m. April 26 at Rock Lake Community Center, 113 Rock Lake Dr., Zelienople. Light tea sandwiches and pastries will be served. Entertainment and gift basket auction provided. Cost is $18 per person. Call (724) 452-9457 for details.
• A free bus trip for World War II and Korean War veterans will take place on Thursday, May 22. Veterans will visit their memorials in Washington, DC. This is a one-day trip leaving early and returning between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Departure points are Beaver, North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Box lunch and dinners are provided, as well as snacks and drinks. There is a registered nurse on each bus and a number of volunteers. Wheelchairs will be provided, if needed. For more information or to make a reservation call (724) 709-3614. All donations are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to: WWII Memorial Bus Trip and mail to ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA. 15009, Attention Paula. Seating is reserved for veterans only so family, friends or spouses cannot be accommodated. BCSN
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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. Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227. 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. Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center: www.pahunger.org. 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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Volunteer opportunities abound at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News
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arol Jean Keefer has been volunteering at the Cranberry Senior Center for more than 10 years doing administrative tasks like bookkeeping and consumer registrations— and she loves it. “Volunteering at the center really gives me a reason to get up in the morning—knowing that I have a purpose and will be contributing to something that day,” Carol comments. Volunteering is a great way to get out into the community, meet people and make friends—all while supporting a good cause. If you have some spare time to give or just like being around other people, look no further than the Butler County Area Agency on Aging (BCAoA).
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“We have a number of volunteer opportunities for older adults like Carol to get closely involved with the community,” says BCAoA administrator Beth Herold. “The agency is actively looking to increase our volunteer engagement in a number of areas and we’d love to hear from you.” No special training required One way to volunteer is to serve on the agency’s advisory board. This position requires a monthly commitment in which you would join other members in being the agency’s sounding board on issues related to older adults in the county. Individuals from all walks of life sit on this board and the position does not require any special background or credentials. “Even if you don’t become a member of the board,” Beth points out, “you can still come April 2014 • Butler County Senior News
Long-term care ombudsman Renee Hewitt reviews questions with Mae Bowser and Shirley Zukowski. to the meetings and give input. The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to come and listen or participate.” Another way to volunteer with the agency is to work a couple hours a week or more at the BCAoA office in downtown Butler. A sampling of the ongoing clerical tasks that the staff can always use a hand with are things like helping send out mailings, distribute Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers, and pitching in to organize various community based activities hosted by the agency. The staff also trains some of its office volunteers to help county residents complete their Property Tax/ Rent Rebate program forms, as needed.
A really fun way to volunteer and meet lots of other older adults is to volunteer at one of Butler County’s 10 senior centers throughout the county. People are needed to do everything from welcoming new members and assisting them in the screening process, preparing and serving the daily hot lunches, and cleaning up after the meals to assisting with activities such as art and knitting classes, the book discussion group and the walking club. “We are looking for all kinds of skills and talents, so if you’re looking for something to do but aren’t sure what your niche is, come in and we’ll help you find it,” suggests Becki Stokes, BCAoA clinical supervisor. “Maybe you’re a retired
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professional who wants to get out once a week, or you’re a caregiver who is looking to get out of the house with the person you’re caring for and increase their level of activity. Senior center volunteers can be anybody who just wants to help. You don’t have to be a senior center member in order to volunteer there, by the way.” Betty Silsby has been volunteering at the Butler Senior Center for about four years doing things like registering new members and helping with the congregate meal service. “I have met some great people and it helps keep me busy out into the community,” Betty says. “It’s a great way to keep up to date on what’s going on and to keep active.”
so they can make informed decisions about which plan is best for them. In Butler County, the APPRISE program is funded by BCAoA.
Volunteer Renee Hewitt gives a presentation.
Some training required Two other programs that are open to volunteer opportunities—Ombudsman and APPRISE—require individuals to have a bit of training and specialized expertise. Whether delivered in the community or a facility-based setting, Ombudsmen champion the rights of older adults to achieve the highest quality of life and care. They provide information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. They are trained to resolve problems, and to educate seniors and long-term care providers about residents’ rights and good care. Ombudsman may be staff, volunteers or PEER residents, but what they have in common is an impassioned commitment to listen, educate, investigate, mediate and empower through being a visible presence. “We have very few ombudsmen in Butler County—only five on staff and two volunteers—and we’re looking to bring on at least 50 volunteers in order to adequately cover the 52 facilities throughout the county,” Beth notes.
Sunnyview Nursing Home resident Donald Wimer trains to be a volunteer ombudsman. “Ombudsmen go through training then we assist them in going into the personal care homes and nursing facilities that they get assigned to,” explains Becki. “Mostly, it’s about talking to the residents and being their voice. The only requirement to be a volunteer ombudsman is that you have a caring heart and genuinely care about the welfare of others.” The APPRISE program offers yet another volunteer opportunity to help older adults in the community. APPRISE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Pennsylvania Medicare beneficiaries. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging created APPRISE to help seniors with Medicare understand their health insurance options
APPRISE counselors typically help people over the phone but sometimes they counsel individuals one-on-one in BCAoA’s offices or in the privacy of their own homes. In addition to one-on-one counseling, APPRISE volunteers also go out into the community and speak to groups, caregivers, social services professionals and others interested in learning about Medicare. “The perfect candidate for an APPRISE volunteer position would be someone who has a human services background— such as in nursing, social work, case management, healthcare or teaching,” Becki comments. “Since APPRISE volunteers sometimes put on informational seminars, it’s also useful to have computer skills, like using Microsoft Word or doing a PowerPoint presentation.” With all of the above volunteer options, you may not know what to choose. Not to worry, says Beth. “Just give us a call and we’ll route you where we can best use you and where you’ll derive the most enjoyment.” “Find what you enjoy doing and use your skills,” Carol recommends. “There are many different areas where help is needed and they all really make a difference.” BCSN The Butler County Area Agency on Aging is located at 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 in Butler. To learn more, visit www.co.butler.pa.us. To inquire about volunteering, call (724) 282 3008 or email aaainfo@county.butler.pa.us.
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Senior Center events
All center will hold Volunteer appreciation week from April 7 to 11. _ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Foster Grandparent program at 9:15 April 4; pizza and card party at 11:30 a.m. April 4; Seniors for Safe driving from noon to 3:30 p.m. April 8 and 9; birthday celebration April 10; Easter party April 17; health tips and bingo at 10 a.m. April 17; art exhibit April 22 to 24; ladies tea at 11:30 a.m. April 25; and leadership council meeting at 10 a.m. April 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392.
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Senior Express April 14; color Easter eggs at 10 a.m. April 15. Easter party April 17; snack bingo at 1 p.m. April 22; and sundae bar at 1 p.m. April 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: Bible study at 10:15 a.m. April 7 and 21; Wendy’s fundraiser on New Castle Road location from 5 to 7 p.m. April 9; birthday celebration April 10; Wii bowling and money for pies due April 14; Easter party and pie pick up day April 17; and book club April 28. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006.
_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. April 8; birthday celebration April 10; bingo at 10:30 a.m. April 10; supportive devices to keep you safe at home at 10:30 a.m. April 15; Easter party April 17; and bingo with Ed at 10:30 a.m. April 24.. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 445-2551.
_ North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, will offer the following events: home modifications at 11 a.m. April 4; meatball hoagie orders due April 9; birthday celebration April 9; blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. April 16; Easter party April 16; and meatball hoagies delivered April 16. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call (724) 637-2959.
_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: community wellness at 11 a.m. April 3; leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. April 4; kidney disease program at 11 a.m. April 10; birthday celebration April 10; weight management and safe weight loss for seniors at 12:30 p.m. April 16; identity theft at 11 a.m. April 17; Easter party April 17; 500 card party April 22; and Metcalfe senior expo from 9 a.m. to noon April 25. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.
_ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: crafts with Chris at 10 a.m. April 7; birthday celebration April 10; Easter party April 17; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. April 24; leadership council meeting at noon april 28; and supper club from 4 to 7 p.m. April 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 794-6440.
_ 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. April 7; drum circle from 1 to 2 p.m. April 8; birthday celebration April 10; blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. April 10; leadership council meeting at 12:30 p.m. April 10; heart healthy education at 11 a.m. April 15; game night at the races with VNA at 5 p.m. April 16; Easter party April 17; Easter breakfast and 50/50 raffle at 9:30 a.m. April 21; and 500 card party at 10:30 a.m. April 24. Cost is $5 per person. 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: leadership council meeting at 1 p.m. April 8; birthday celebration April 10; Easter basket raffle April 2014 • Butler County Senior News
_ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. April 3 and 24; supportive devices to keep you safe at home April 8; birthday celebration April 10; hoagie sale begins April 5. Cost is $5 each; Easter party at 11 a.m. April 17; last day to order hoagies April 17; and hoagie pick up April 24. 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: Sarris candy trip from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5. Cost is $10 per person; morning muffins and juice from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 7. Cost is $2; birthday celebration April 10; wear a funny hat April 14; medication and home safety at 10:30 a.m. April 16; and Easter party April 17. 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 April Menu for senior centers
Tuesday, April 1: Turkey sandwich, bean soup, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday, April 2: Roast pork, whipped potatoes, sauerkraut, cake. Thursday, April 3: Chicken Caesar salad, Florentine soup, mandarin oranges. Friday, April 4: Baked crab cake, scalloped potatoes, broccoli medley, sherbet. Monday, April 7: Baked chicken breast, whipped potatoes, mixed bean medley, pumpkin custard. Tuesday, April 8: Hot roast beef sandwich, O’Brien potatoes, sweet peas, sugar cookie. Wednesday, April 9: Sloppy Joe, creamy broccoli soup, peaches, fruit. Thursday, April 10, Birthday menu: Lasagna, mixed greens salad, cupcake and ice cream. Friday, April 11, Volunteer dessert: Potato crusted fish, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, cake. Monday, April 14: Salisbury steak, oven brown potatoes, sweet peas, banana pudding. Tuesday, April 15: Grilled chicken sandwich, potato soup, fruit, sherbet. Wednesday, April 16: Stuffed pepper cup, whipped potatoes, corn, fruit. Thursday, April 17, Easter lunch: Baked ham slice, sweet potatoes, broccoli vegetable medley, cake.
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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 Access to Services
Friday, April 18: Closed.
• Information and Referral
Monday, April 21: Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, ice cream.
• Assessment
Tuesday, April 22: Vegetable lasagna, tossed salad, mandarin oranges. Wednesday, April 23: Ham and swiss sandwich, vegetable soup, fruit. Thursday, April 24: Country fried steak, scalloped potatoes, zucchini, mixed fruit salad. Friday, April 25: Italian chicken breast, penne, vegetable medley, fruit, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, April 28: Baked swiss steak, parsley potatoes, carrots, lemon fluff. Tuesday, April 29: Chicken and gravy over biscuit, coleslaw, mixed vegetable medley, fruit.
• Care Management
For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001 Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434 Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us
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Bob Prince brought his own style to baseball broadcasts Many Pirate fans may remember Prince for performing a different kind of athletic feat. From the second story balcony of a hotel in St. Louis, Prince dove 50 feet into a swimming pool. He was a broadcaster at the time, long past his college swimming and diving days at Pitt. The reason for the stunt: he was dared.
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his city has always had a long history of great sportscasters, but I believe no one was better than Bob Prince, longtime voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Prince had such a distinctive style and voice that no one will come close to what he brought to the game of baseball. Many area sports fans who remember Prince may be surprised to know that he was quite an athlete himself. Prince was a member of the Pitt swim teams of the 1930s and even then he was quite a character. One time he came to practice on a cold winter
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The legendary announcer Bob Prince. day wearing a fur coat with nothing underneath but a pair of swim trunks.
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As a broadcaster Prince had a unique style which set him apart from other announcers. He had his own vocabulary so if an out-of-towner tuned in for a game he often found himself at a loss. “Tweeners, babushka power, green weenie, hidden vigoroiish and bug-on-therug” were some of my favorite colloquialisms. Prince did have his detractors, though. I knew several people who would become infuriated with him when he didn’t give the score often enough when he was broadcasting. I also knew of one man who became so angered with the way Prince was broadcasting a particular game that he took
a hammer and smashed his radio. But what Prince brought to the game was an air of excitement and there was no one better in filling in time during long rain delays. He had so many stories to tell that sometimes I was disappointed when the rain stopped and the game restarted. I believe his biggest contribution to baseball was getting female listeners involved in the game. I remember how my mom and several other neighborhood moms all became interested in Pirate baseball because of Prince. He always encouraged the ladies to come out to the ballpark. I believe when Bob Prince called his last game, many Pittsburghers, male and female, young and old, took his departure personally, Bob Prince was a legend and unfortunately for the Pirates and the rest of major league baseball, legends come around once in a lifetime. BCSN
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It’s time to “Play Ball!” with Pittsburgh Pirates trivia 1. In 1903, the Pirates played in the first World Series in history versus what American League team? 2. Who is the Pirates player to have eight National League batting titles? 3. Who played for the Pirates 1918-19 and later managed the New York Yankees to 10 pennants?
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4. Who are the two brothers who were stars for the Pirates 1927 National League champions?
6. How many feet was the distance from home plate to the deepest part of Forbes Field? 7. As a rookie with the Phillies before he later became Pirates manager, he led the National League in stolen bases. Who was he?
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10. Who was the Pirates opening day pitcher seven times during the 1950s and 1960s? 11. Who was the Pirate to hit 66 home runs in the minor leagues in 1956? 12. Who was the Pirates first baseman to set a major league record with a home run in eight consecutive games?
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5. A Pirate player was told by general manager Branch Rickey, “We finished last with you. We can finish last without you.” Who was the player?
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14. Who pitched a perfect game for 12 innings before losing in the 13th inning? 15. A Pirates broadcaster would often exclaim, “We need a bloop and a blast!” Who was he? 16. Who hit the forgotten 1960 World Series home run in the 8th inning before Mazeroski won it in the 9th inning. 17. Who is the only Pirates player who did not see Mazeroski’s 1960 World Series winning home run? 18. Who was voted to receive the Cy Young award as the best pitcher in all of baseball in 1960? 19. During the 1960s he won four National League batting titles. Who was he? 20. Who was the first Pirates player to hit a home run over the right field roof at Forbes Field? BCSN Answers will be posted in next month’s issue.
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13. Who was the Pirate pitcher who worked as a carpenter in the off-season?
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Baseball in Heaven? Two buddies Bob and Earl were two of the biggest baseball fans in America. Their entire adult lives, Bob and Earl discussed baseball history in the winter, and they pored over every box score during the season. They went to 60 games a year. They even agreed that whoever died first would try to come back and tell the other if there was baseball in heaven. One summer night, Bob passed away in his sleep after watching the Yankee victory earlier in the evening. He died happy. A few nights later, his buddy Earl awoke to the sound of Bob’s voice from beyond. “Bob, Is that you?” Earl asked. “Of course it me,” Bob replied. “This is unbelievable!” Earl exclaimed. “So tell me, is there baseball in heaven?” “Well, I have some good news and some bad news for you. Which do you want to hear first?” “Tell me the good news first.” Well, the good news is that there is baseball in heaven, Earl.” “Oh, that is wonderful! So what could possibly be the bad news?” “You’re pitching tomorrow night.”
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