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Butler County Senior News

April 2018

Volume 12, Number 6

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Deborah Sale and Nancy Nalepa from the nonprofit 3MJC work on landscaping our local state parks.

Butler County based 3MJC has mission to care for our beautiful local state parks

By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News There is no doubt that our county’s three state parks bring enjoyment, recreation and beauty to the lives of local residents. We are fortunate to have Moraine State Park, McConnells Mill State Park and Jennings Environmental Education Center right in our backyards.

Taking care of these natural wonders, however, requires some labor of love. This is where the efforts of a community nonprofit called 3MJC really shine. The Moraine, McConnells Mill and Jennings Commission, formed in the late 1990s, partners with our three local parks to help enhance their appearance and function, preserve their resources, manage native

plants and animals and raise funds for park projects and activities. The group is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources of Pennsylvania.

“We are a small ‘friends’ group and we’re so passionate about our three beautiful Continued on page 3

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With spring’s arrival, it’s getting to be that time when we may feel drawn to take a walk in the woods or a short hike along the river.

We are fortunate to have three beautiful state parks to enjoy in Butler County.

A local nonprofit helps to care for our parks and is always looking for volunteers. See our cover story about 3MJC. With Earth Day this month and April also being National Volunteer Month, it’s a good time to consider lending your time and talents.

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Butler County based 3MJC has mission to care for our beautiful local state parks Continued from page 1 local parks,” says 3MJC member Karen Hungerford. “We offer park visitors learning opportunities and experiences that enhance those already provided by the parks. Our projects help to sustain and increase biodiversity, as well as assist in conserving significant aspects of the parks’ history and buildings.”

Foltz School House sits on the park property of Jennings Environmental Education Center. Constructed in the early 1880s, it served as a school for local children until 1963, teaching first though eighth graders. In 1963, it was closed and has since fallen into disrepair.

Several years ago, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources invested in the schoolhouse to stabilize the foundation, build a cupola, paint the exterior and replace the floor, roof and chimney. Yet more work is required to make the building suitable for the public to visit and use.

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Ashley Darabant and Nancy Nalepa join several other 3MJC members in beautifying our local state parks.

“Specific tasks that still need to be done include repairing the ceiling, installing electricity and insulation, creating a lighted handicap accessibility entrance, obtaining a secure front door, replacing and installing glass windows, repainting and hanging the shutters, creating educational panels for outside of the building, landscaping and creating a parking area for school buses and cars,” explains 3MJC secretary Deborah Sale. “Also, engineering and architectural plans are needed along with an occupancy permit.”

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Last month, 3MJC began a focus on raising funds for its next project: the renovation of a local one-room schoolhouse. “We would like to be able to make it a local museum plus hold educational events inside,” Karen explains.

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Butler County based 3MJC has mission to care for our beautiful local state parks Continued from page 3

Nancy Nalepa works with a master gardener to clean up the flower beds in our county’s state parks.

Karen White, Deborah Sale, Vickie Stewart, Nancy Nalepa and Mary Emmett head out for a day’s work in the parks.

The Foltz School House’s historical significance is that it was the longest attended one-room schoolhouse on local public land. The completion of its renovation will introduce children and the public to the significance of the educational system of that era, compare and contrast the past and present educational systems, relate the period living conditions and clarify the impact of the Brydon Coal Mine, which sat above the school. “With the help of the knowledgeable educators at Jennings EEC,” Deborah notes, “the Foltz School House will become a teaching tool and an asset to the community.”

Some of the projects that 3MJC have been actively involved in:

3MJC is currently in search of construction and electrical labor, school artifacts and monetary donations for this project, as well as school alumni who would be willing to share their school stories. Contact Deborah Sale by email at dsale@pa.gov. BCSN

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To learn more about 3MJC and discover all the ways that you can participate based on your skills and schedule, visit 3mjc.org or call Jennings Environmental Education Center at (724) 794-6011. The group holds regular meetings on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock.

Moraine State Park.

A renovation of McConnells Mill by constructing wooden gear teeth required for the mill to run. Two full sets of teeth were built and installed. Each tooth is made of hard maple and required 34 different saw setups to manufacture.

The Moraine Native Plant Restoration Area across Pleasant Valley Road from the park office. About two acres that were covered by cool season grasses and invasive species such as multiflora rose, garlic mustard and autumn olive are being replanted with a mix of native wildflowers and warm season grasses.

The Moraine State Park Boundary Project is allowing 3MJC to work in cooperation with local geocaching and metal detecting clubs to accurately locate all of the park’s boundary corners. With the aide of their GPS units, volunteers went into the woods and fields to search for exact coordinates and the markers that designate the park’s corner points. During Boundary Project days held in 2007 and 2010, almost every corner point was located and several areas of concern were noted. This project now serves as a model for parks statewide in locating their boundaries.

3MJC wrote a Pennsylvania Department of Health “Get Active!” grant to secure the floating kayak dock at McDanel’s Launch in Moraine State Park.

The mill at McConnells Mill State Park.

A field of wildflowers at Jennings Envrironmental Education Center.

Butler resident pens book on history of Moraine State Park

Mary Emmett spreads mulch.

A retired teacher, history enthusiast and longtime state park volunteer, Polly recounts the impressive reclamation of the land that had been ravaged by mining and oil, and the monumental work that transformed it into Moraine State Park—including the construction of a dam, moving a US highway and repurposing the surrounding area.

Geographically, Muddy Creek was once a north-flowing stream blocked by a south-advancing glacier, which formed a huge lake that lasted until the glacier dam began to retreat. The lake rapidly drained, eventually exposing the vast Muddy Creek basin. In the 1960s, Butler resident Dr. Frank Preston, an engineer, ecologist and conservationist, had a vision to recreate the ancient glacial lake. He worked with (and helped to form) the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to reclaim the land, seal the mines, cap the oil and gas wells, backfill the stripped land and create the 16,725-acre Moraine State Park. The park opened to the public in 1970. Its centerpiece, manmade Lake Arthur, has since been an attraction for anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation and relaxation.

Mike Brady and a master gardener landscape around a directional sign for Jennings.

Photos provided by Deborah Sale

Polly is a member of 3MJC. Her book can be purchased at various local stores, including the Owlet Gift Shop at Moraine and the Nature Shop at Jennings; or online at Amazon.com.

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Master gardeners and 3MJC members help construct a pond.

Butler County resident Polly Shaw has published a book on the illustrious history of Moraine State Park and its surroundings. Moraine State Park is part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing. It details the 20,000year backstory of the once “Wisconsinian glaciation” and how glacial deposits identify what is called the “moraine,” or the farthest area covered by the glacier.

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PA ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing public benefits

By Brittany Buzzelli Community Liaison/APPRISE Coordinator Butler County Area Agency on Aging For Butler County Senior News

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ast April, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department launched the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Program, which allows individuals with disabilities that began before age 26, and their families, to create a state-sponsored savings account without jeopardizing eligibility for many public benefit programs. The PA ABLE Act was created in part to give families a way to save money for these individuals, rather than having to create special needs trusts, and preventing individuals from having to artificially spend down assets to qualify for public benefits.

The program, which was modeled after college 529 savings accounts, allows individuals with qualifying disabilities and/ or their families to open investment and checking accounts to save for housing, education, transportation, medical and other expenses without jeopardizing public benefits. The federal tax-free savings and investment options are offered to encourage individuals with a disability and their families to save private funds to support health, independence and quality of life.

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eligible individual who is a minor or who lacks capacity).

Anyone may contribute to the account.

The act was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in April 2016 after federal enabling legislation was passed in 2014 allowing states to create such accounts. Since then, 49 states and the District of Columbia have approved similar acts.

Individuals may deposit up to $15,000 per year into an ABLE account. The entire balance of an ABLE account is not counted toward the resource limit to qualify for programs such as Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Home and Community Based Services Waivers, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

PA ABLE eligibility:

Additionally, withdrawals from ABLE accounts are not counted as a resource or income as long as the withdrawn funds are spent on Qualified Disability Expenses (QDE). Such expenses include any expenses related to the individual’s disability that are made for the benefit of the individual, like education, job training and support, assistive technology and personal support services, health care, legal fees, housing and more.

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Qualifying disability Onset prior to age 26 No state residency requirement PA ABLE overview and benefits:

Choose investment option Save up to $100,000 without losing SSI Save without losing Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Family/friends contributions are not considered income For more information about setting up an ABLE account, visit paable.gov or call (855) 529-ABLE (2253) or visit the ABLE National Resource Center at ablenrc.org.

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Senior Center events

_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: plant a seed day at 9:30 a.m. April 3; bingo with Wayne at 10 a.m. and birthday celebration April 12; leadership meeting at 10 a.m.

April 17; Volunteer Recognition Day April 19; and bingo with Wayne at 10 a.m. April 26. Call for daily activities. The center hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: wealth transfer program at 11 a.m. April 5; trip to Presque Isle Downs at 8 a.m. April 10.

Cost is $25; volunteer opportunities program at 11 a.m. and birthday celebration April 12; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. April 16; card party at 12:30 p.m. April 18; Volunteer Appreciation Day April 19; Mind Matters series at 10:30 a.m. April 20; wellness Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. April 25; and State Representative Metcalf will hold a senior expo from 9 a.m. to noon April 26. Call for daily activities. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: blood pressure screening from 10 am. to noon, leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration April 12; my day out program with Lutheran Service Adult Day Care at 12:30 p.m. April 18; and banana splits at 12:30 p.m. and Volunteer Recognition Day April 19. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Call (724) 538-9414. _ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: snack bingo at 1 p.m. April 3; pet therapy at 1 p.m. April 5; bingo at 1 p.m. April 10. Cost is $1; birthday party at noon and neurobics at 1 p.m. April 12;

leadership meeting at noon April 16; learn to play cards at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and volunteer breakfast April 18. Cost is $5 for non-volunteers; First Aid and CPR April 19; Sundae bar and gift card bingo at 1 p.m. April 24; and stress management April 26. Daily activities include Wii bowling at 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays; sing along 12:30 p.m. and coloring at 1 p.m.

Wednesdays; and cards at 9:30 a.m. and Bible study at 10 a.m.

Thursdays. 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: fire safety for seniors at 12:30 p.m. April 2; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. April 5; birthday celebration April 12; Bible study at 12:30 p.m. April 16; physical activity and movement at 12:30 April 19; and volunteer celebration April 23.

Daily activities include bingo and cards at 10 a.m. Mondays; and games and 50/50 raffle Thursdays. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.

Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: Volunteer Celebration Day and birthday party at noon April 12; leadership meeting at noon April 19; and spring social April 26. Daily activities include exercise at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; bingo at 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; art club at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays; pranayama at 9 a.m. Wednesdays; and Mahjong at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: grocery bingo at 10:30 a.m. and Thanks Fran celebration April 3; vascular health at 9:30 a.m. and pizza party at 11:30 a.m. April 5; plant a seedling at 10 a.m. April 10; birthday celebration at 11:30 a.m. April 12; bring in a picture of your Ford Mustang April 17; leadership meeting at 9 a.m. and Volunteer Appreciation Day April 19; and exercise fun April 24. Daily activities include Nickel bingo at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; cards from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Sarah from AAoA on the fourth Thursday of each month. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. BCSN April 2018 • Butler County Senior News

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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: celebrate the Pirates home opener at 11:30 a.m. April 3; blood pressure screening at 10 a.m. April 5; leadership meeting at 11:45 a.m. and birthday party April 12; beginners quilting workshop from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 12 and 13. Cost is $5, call for reservations; game night from 6 to 9 p.m. April 17. Cost is $5; volunteer recognition party at 11:30 a.m. April 19; and seed exchange day at 10 a.m. April 24. Call for daily activities.

The center hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392.

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April Menu for senior centers

Monday, April 2: Roasted pork loin, sauerkraut, whipped potatoes, cinnamon applesauce.

Tuesday, April 3: Taco salad, tossed salad, black bean soup, pineapple tidbits.

Wednesday, April 4: Chicken parmesan, rotini pasta, parmesan zucchini and corn, fruit.

Thursday, April 5: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, green beans, brownie.

Friday, April 6: Barbecue pork ribette, baked potato, creamy coleslaw, peaches.

Monday, April 9: Spaghetti and meatballs, Italian green beans, mixed fruit.

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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.

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Tuesday, April 10: Grilled chicken sandwich, parmesan potatoes, tomato and cucumber salad, orange dream cake.

Wednesday, April 11: Chili cheese dog, sweet potato bites, apricots.

Thursday, April 12, Birthday menu: Sweet sausage sandwich, cheesy hashbrowns, yellow beans, cake.

Friday, April 13: Chicken cobb salad, vegetable noodle soup, pineapple tidbits.

Monday, April 16: Antipasto salad, tossed salad, wedding soup, peaches.

Tuesday, April 17: Egg omelet, sausage patty, banana.

Wednesday, April 18: Veal marsala, bowties, broccoli and carrots, pears.

Thursday, April 19: Roasted pork loin, stuffing, whipped potatoes, green beans, cookie.

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Friday, April 20: Potato crusted pollock, cheesy twists, stewed tomatoes, fruit.

Monday, April 23: Baked ham, whipped sweet potatoes, coleslaw, chocolate pudding.

Tuesday, April 24: Beef stroganoff, bowties, mixed vegetables, fruit.

Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA How may we help you?

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

Wednesday, April 25: Chicken Caesar salad, minestrone soup, peaches.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 26: Stuffed pepper, whipped potatoes, carrots, strawberry shortcake.

Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434

Friday, April 27: Club sandwich, cream of broccoli soup, applesauce.

Monday, April 30: Sweet and sour meatballs, egg noodles, Hawaiian coleslaw, pears.

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Website: co.butler.pa.us/butler Email:

aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

Senior Resources Skilled Short & Long-Term Rehabilitation

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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Entertainments and Events • Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd. The club features activities, social opportunities, and visits to nearby points of interest. For more information, call Bill at (724) 776-1933.

• Keenagers meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except for November and December when adjustments are made for the holidays). Meetings are held at noon for a luncheon, the program begins at 1 p.m. Meals are provided for all meetings except for the June picnic. Rolls, butter and decaf coffee are always provided. Bring your own table setting. A $5 donation per person is requested.

Meetings are held at Portersville Presbyterian Church, 1297 Perry Hwy., Portersville. For information on meals and programs, call Joan Courtney at (724) 865-2845; for travel information,

call Peg Stickel at (724) 368-3225. To reach the church, call (724) 368-8050.

• The Olive Branch Fair Trade Store and Missions and More is seeking knitters and crocheters to join the Busy Hands group to make items for donating to charity. If you have these skills or wish to learn and are seeking the company of a small group, contact (724) 799-8700, or join the group the first and third Monday of each month from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Olive Branch, 11160 Perry Hwy., Wexford.

• The Butler County Home Show will take place from 3 to p.m. April 6; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 at the Family Sports Center, 542 Evans City Rd., Butler. There will be seminars and demonstrations to educate and entertain.

There will be great information, advice and inspiration. Free parking and admission. Call (724) 283-1402 or visit butlercountyhomeshow.com.

Live LIFE…At Home

• The Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA, 2001 Ehrman Rd., Cranberry Township, is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of transportation to offer a Mature Driver Improvement Course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 12. Classes are held in the YMCA Community Rooms. Must register and pay tuition through Seniors For Safe Driving by calling (800) 559-4880 or online at seniorsforsafedriving.com.

Registration is not available through the Y. Cost is $16 per person. Call (724) 452-9122 for more information and for future dates.

• The Slippery Rock Community Library, 155 Branchton Rd., Slippery Rock, is hosting a Mega Used Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 13 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 14. There will be more than 20,000 book titles to choose from in all genres. For more information, call (724) 738-9179 or visit slipperyrocklibrary.com.

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– A Partnership in Caring – LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more.

Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it.

231 W. Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001

724-287-LIFE (5433) Call 711 for TTY Relay Services www.lutheranseniorlife.org/LIFE A Partnership of Lutheran SeniorLife and Butler Health System

Let Lifesteps Adult Day Health Services help.

Monday–Friday 7 am–6 pm Nutritious Meals & Snacks

• Are you worried about leaving your loved one alone all day?

• Would your loved one have difficulty knowing what to do or who to call in an emergency?

Schedule a FREE Trial Visit!

724.283.1010 • www.lifesteps.net

Entertainments and Events • Representative Daryl Metcalfe’s annual senior expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon April 26 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Township. There will be more than 50 exhibitors providing a variety of free information and activities for seniors, including health screenings, free manicures, recreation and the UPMC Mobile Unit. There will also be light refreshments and door prizes. Call (724) 772-3110.

LINCOLN PARK PRESENTS

• The Associated Artists of Butler County present the annual spring show April 25 to May 12 at the Butler Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Come enjoy the annual spring show, filled with unique artwork to get you excited for spring. Show is juried and judged. Call (724) 283-6922 or visit butlerartcenter.org/art-shows-music-events.html.

• The Butler County Master Gardeners and Butler County Parks and Recreation Department presents the 2018 Spring Garden Market and Home Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 19 at Alameda Park, Odd Fellow Circle, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. The park will be transformed into a showcase of exhibitors geared to welcome Spring. Enjoy specialty food items, free children activities, live entertainment, plant sale, landscaping materials, live plants and more available for purchase throughout the day. Call (724) 284-5383.

• A free one day bus trip to Washington DC to visit the World War II, Korean Memorial, Arlington Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard, the Memorial Wall and the Marine Corp Memorial will take place on May 24. This trip is for WWII and Korean War era veterans and all who served prior to May 15, 1975. Food and beverages provided. There will be an RN on the trip. Wheelchairs will be provided as needed. The pickup sites are Beaver, Greentree and Monroeville between 5 and 6:15 a.m.; return between 9 and 10 p.m. For information and reservations, call (724) 709-3614. In order to continue these free trips for the veterans, donations are gratefully accepted and checks should be may be made payable to Vets Bus Trips.

Mail to Wesbanco at 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA 15009, Attention: Vets Bus Trips. BCSN

APR. 20-22, 27-29 & MAY 4-6 FRI - SAT 7:30 PM & SUN 2PM MAINSTAGE THEATER

A TIMELESS STORY FOR

ALL AGES FEATURING THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY

COSTUMES AND PROPS

724-576-4644 OPT.2 | 1 LINCOLN PARK, MIDLAND, PA

April 2018 • Butler County Senior News

• St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township, will host their ninth annual afternoon tea from 2 to 4 p.m. May 6. Enjoy scones, tea sandwiches, desserts and various teas. Also includes basket raffle, 50/50 and door prizes. Cost is $17 for adults; $6 for children ages four to 10; and free for children ages three and under. Call Mary Lou at (724) 625-3388 before April 30 to make reservations.

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Before and After

Fill in the blanks to make two song titles in each question - the ending of one song title is the beginning of the next. Answer correctly for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. ‘Glad All (____________) You’

6. ‘Some Kind of (____________) World’

2. ‘Name (____________) of Love’

7. ‘Everyone’s Gone to the (____________) River’

3. ‘Easy to Be (____________) Day’s Night’

8. ‘Candy (____________), You’ll Be a Woman Soon’

4. ‘Love is (____________) Velvet’

9. ‘Rhythm of (______ ________), the Park and Other Things’

5. ‘Cry Like a (____________) I need Your Lovin’

10. ‘Down (____________) Without Pity’

Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

To enter, mail your answers to Butler 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 Butler County Senior News.

Congratulations to Beth Stiffler who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Michelangelo; 2. Grant Wood; 3. Leonardo da Vinci; 4. Vincent van Gogh; 5. Leonardo da Vinci; 6. Edvard Munch; 7. Michelangelo; 8. Alexandros of Antioch; 9. Michelangelo; 10. Andy Warhol; 11. Claude Monet; 12. Johannes Vermeer; 13. Pablo Picasso; 14. Auguste Rodin.

PERSONAL CARE

April 2018 • Butler County Senior News

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Our Personal Care neighborhoods offer adult day care, respite stays, and spacious semi-private and private accommodations.

Schedule a tour at one of our three convenient locations, todayy

Chicora: 724.445.2000 Sarver: 724.353.1531 Sugarcreek: 724.445.3000

www.QualityLifeServices.com

Crossword Puzzle Answer on page 2

©King Features

DOWN 1 “Funny!”

2 Literary collections 3 Foot fraction 4 2010 NBA champs 5 Buddhist sect 6 Do something 7 Gunk 8 Dickens title starter 9 Harrison Ford’s “Patriot Games” role 10 Bailiwick 11 Scepters 16 Equi20 Frank 22 Skin care brand 23 Cuts into cubes 25 Quick swim 26 French article 27 Retreat 29 Expense 31 “Born in the —” 32 Ran into 34 Butte’s kin 38 Twisted and knotty 40 Face-to-face exams 42 Request 43 Affiliations 44 Teeny bit 45 Unwanted email 47 Volcanic flow 48 Commotion 49 Spelling-out phrase 52 Sashimi fish 53 Sylvester, for one

BASEBALL BIRD BLOOM BUTTERFLY

FLOWERS GARDENING PUDDLES RAIN

SEED SUNSHINE UMBRELLA WIND

Be careful An older gentleman in his car driving home from work gets a call from his wife on his cell phone.

“Honey,” she says in a worried voice, “please be careful.

There was a bit on the news just now, some lunatic is driving the wrong way down the highway.”

“Oh it’s worse than that,” he replies, “there are hundreds of them!”

Life goals Man to his wife: “Do you know what our 6 year old son wants to be once he’s big?”

Wife: “No.” Man: “A garbage man. And you know why?”

Wife: “No, why?”

Man: “Because he thinks they only work on Tuesdays.”

Listen to the voices When I look at chocolate, I hear two voices in my head.

The first one says: “You need to eat that chocolate.”

The other voice goes: “You heard. Eat the chocolate.”

April 2018 • Butler County Senior News

ACROSS 1 Greet 5 Abrupt turn 8 Slightly open 12 “Blessings” author Quindlen 13 Green prefix 14 Poi base 15 Access illegally, as a database 17 Scored 100 on 18 Campfire leftovers 19 Lively dances 21 Crucifix 24 Apiece 25 Works on a soundtrack 28 Grown-up nits 30 “Tasty!”

33 — jiffy 34 Georgia city 35 Enzyme suffix 36 Chest muscle 37 Peepers 38 Pesky insect 39 Decks in the ring 41 Baseball’s Musial 43 Royal crowns 46 Zesty dip 50 Corn Belt state 51 Hoarders 54 And others (Lat.) 55 “Eureka!”

56 Roman 57 57 Declares 58 Cambridge sch.

59 Fish story

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Ambulance Service • Wheelchair Van Service

Care You Can Count On

• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 14 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)

Serving the Community Since 1967

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

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

• We operate 11 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day.

• Reduced rates are available for members.

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

Just Ask for VNA

It’s your right to choose the home health and hospice provider you prefer.

Ask for VNA.

724-282-6806 Toll-free 877-862-6659 www.lutheranseniorlife.org 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001

At Stay at Home Quality Care, we provide the personalized care that your loved one needs in the security and comfort of their home. Our compassionate caregivers provide a variety of non-medical care services, whether your loved one needs care once a week, or a more comprehensive care plan. Stay at Home Quality Care is here for you and your loved ones.