June - August 2023 Beaver County Senior News

Popular Day at the Mall event returns in full force with record turnout

By Gina Mazza

H appening live and in person for the first time since the 2020 pandemic, the popular Beaver County Senior Day at the Mall took place on May 17. Hosted by the Beaver County Office on Aging in cooperation with program manager Dallas Kerr and assistant program manager Lori Kennedy from Lutheran Service Society’s Center at the Mall, the event had record attendance, according to Erin Shannon, senior center quality assurance monitor at the Beaver County Office on Aging.

“With 500 attendees and 90 vendors, this first in-person event in three years had the highest participant and vendor count in its 30-plusyear history,” says Erin. “We were thrilled to see our seniors getting out and enjoying the day together.”

Loosely centered around the topic of health and wellness, the day kicked off with a full roster of presenters from the Mental Health Association in Beaver County, the Beaver County Housing Authority and the Beaver County Library. Beaver County District Attorney David J. Lozier was on hand to impart valuable information about scams that seniors should watch out for. Biba

Lubenski of Howard Hanna offered fun tips on decluttering the home. Staff from the Beaver County Office on Aging were standing ready to answer questions about the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, senior housing, and much more. PA MEDI staff were also at the event fielding questions.

“Beaver County Senior Day at the Mall offered a lot of great information for us to learn and use in our daily lives,” comments Cecilia Atterbury, 65, of Monaca Heights. “I had a great time meeting everyone who was involved with the event.”

Look inside for the revised Senior Farmers Market voucher distribution schedule!

Sponsored in part by Beaver County Office on Aging

Students from Beaver County Career & Technology Center were a big hit at Senior Day at the Mall.

Kim Brown enjoys a game of pool at Center at the Mall. Paul Buday visits with BCOA volunteers Gail Holl and Linda Semovoski.

Senior Day at the Mall is back! Read our cover story about the return of this popular event at Beaver Valley Mall / Center at the Mall, and mark your calendar for the next one in October.

Plenty of other social events are happening all summer long at Center at the Mall, as well as Circle of Friends in New Brighton and Conway. See pages 15 and 16 for details.

Wishing everyone a fun summer!

Owner/Publisher: Lynn Hogan Webster Editor: Gina Mazza

Graphic Designer: Brian Svoboda

Contributing Writers: Gina Mazza, Angela Gentile, Mary Bach

The Consumer Corner

Bereavement scams target consumers who are

at their weakest point

By Mary Bach

Scams are proliferating nowadays like never before, both in quantity and variety. Vulnerability to scams often trades on greed (like winning a lottery), future security (like a so-called surefire investment) or insecurity (like the health or wellbeing of loved ones.) While scammers test their victims on every emotion imaginable, perhaps the worst of all scams are bereavement scams. Just when potential victims are being bombarded with paperwork related to their loved one’s passing on top of feeling sadness and grief, thieves can swoop in and prey on the vulnerable. Here are some ways to protect yourself.

• Be aware that bereavement scammers use information about the deceased to extract information or money from those left behind, including data found in obituaries such as phone numbers, email addresses and street mailing addresses.

• While most funeral homes run caring, ethical businesses, some manipulate families by trying to upsell them on body preparation, caskets, the memorial service, the burial and more. You are told, “Doesn’t your loved one deserve the best?” Don’t fall for this tactic.

• Phone scams occur when thieves call you and say that your loved one accumulated a large debt that it has been past due for months and demand that it be paid immediately or threaten to turn it over to a collection agency. They may threaten to take you to court. Hang up and do some quick research online. Call the official phone number of the agency that claimed to call to see if they are even legitimate.

• Home improvement or insurance scams involve an individual saying that the deceased made a contract for a major home repair and that a sizable deposit is now overdue, or that the latest life insurance payment is now due. Same as above: hang up and research the company.

• Medicare and Medicaid scams claim that the death of your loved one creates a need to straighten out your health insurance requirements to continue

your current coverage without termination. Hang up and if you need to speak to Medicare or Medicaid about your situation, call the official phone number listed on their government website.

In light of all the scamming going on, here are some ways to further protect yourself.

1. Gather all your important papers, such as life insurance policies, ongoing bills, your will, etc. in one place. Don’t respond to anyone that does not match what is in your paperwork.

2. Unless you are cosigner to a financial obligation of the deceased, you are under no obligation to pay for anything that the deceased arranged or supposedly agreed to. Legitimate obligations of the deceased should be directed to the executor of your loved one’s estate, if it isn’t yourself.

3. Family members of the deceased should exercise caution in preparing their loved one’s obituary. Information such as addresses, dates of birth, location, mother’s maiden name and the like can set you up for identity theft, or even worse, a home burglary. In general, overly long obituaries paying many lovingly published facts about the deceased’s lifetime achievements, often prepare the scammer with more than enough information for them to become a convincing friend, or even a long-lost family member in need of, and deserving a token share of the estate.

Mary Bach is a nationally recognized consumer advocate. She can be reached at mbadvocate@msn.com or (724) 327-6969.

Popular Day at the Mall event returns in full force with record turnout

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Some highlights from the vendor tables included t-shirts, bags and potted plants at a gardening “make and take” area. Students from Beaver County Career and Technical Center were a huge hit with the attendees. Cosmetology students gave manicures, haircuts and hand massages. Culinary students baked up energy bites and sent the recipe home with everyone. A handful of business and technology students served as tech gurus, doing demos and helping seniors with tips for using their smartphones and laptops. Last but not least, several health occupation students did blood pressure screenings.

“My favorite part of the day was getting my nails done,” shares Paula Weischedel, 70, of Rochester Township. “The energy bites were delicious and all the vendors were very friendly. I took home a few trinkets and a lot of good resource information.”

A delicious lunch was served, followed by musical entertainment by singer Tiffani Eckhart, who took requests from Big Band and Rat Pack era play lists.

Concurrently, the regularly scheduled programs were happening inside Center at the Mall, including the always popular line dancing classes. Coco the Clown was in the Rural King corridor of Beaver Valley Mall creating balloon art as part of the day, as well.

The next Beaver County Senior Day at the Mall will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on October 18 at Beaver Valley Mall.

For more information about Beaver County Senior Day at the Mall, call Lori Kennedy, assistant program manager, at (724) 774-5654 or email lori.kennedy@lutheranseniorlife.org.

Line dancing classes were going on inside Center at the Mall.

Coco the Clown got artsy at the event.

BCOA Volunteer Barbara Tutwiler hands out popcorn.

Debbie Wagner (Vintage Debbie) gives a demo at the event.

Seniors were treated to manicures by Beaver County Career & Technology Center students.

Ed Matuga visits with nurse Rhonda at the Gallagher Home Health Services booth.

Peg Schmitt (right) visits with BCOA’s Christy Dupree and Tesi Dye.

Maureen Morelli (former Center at the Mall director) enjoys meeting with friends.

Blood pressure screenings were offered at the event.

ning, Beaver County Commissioner; Erin Shannon, BCOA staff; Bernadette Atterbury, BCOA staff.

BCOA’s Angela Gentile and Jason Chalupiak (left), along with BCOA volunteer Jim Tutwiler, distribute information

Beaver County Mall was the place to be during Senior Day at the Mall.

Chris Kent of Beaver County takes a shot at the side pocket at Center at the Mall.

Valerie McElvy, founder of We’re at YOUR Service, spreads joy at Senior Day.

BCOA volunteers wore Senior Day t-shirts.

SilverSneakers was a vendor at the event.

with Vintage Debbie Walking Down Memory Lane

By Debbie Smith Wagner

It’s summertime . . . and that means casual picnics, shorts weather and stunning Fourth of July fireworks. Summer is the season to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature and longer days with your family and friends. We collectively pause in early July to celebrate the independence of our nation with patriotic music, parades and lots of fun. I hope the reader responses to this month’s questions light your memory of summers past with colors and sparkles!“The elegance surrounding the party.”

What are your favorite memories of Fourth of July picnics or cookouts?

“Seeing the cousins . . . and the food, of course! My late husband liked cucumber salad, which his grandmother always made with vinegar dressing and mayonnaise.”

– Janice Treat Snow, Pittsburgh

“Honoring the veterans that give their all so we can live on freedom. Display your flag and be proud that you are an American!”

– Adele Fatur, Zelienople

“When I was little, the neighbors all got together and had a picnic. What I loved the most were my mum’s homemade hot dog buns. They smelled delicious and tasted wonderful. And, of course the watermelon. I can still eat half of one on my own.”

– Linda Keller, North Sewickley, Beaver County

“My stepmom would make the best fried chicken for our day at the park.”

– Sabina Simpkins, Beaver County (and Florida)

“Every year, we’d watch the fireworks from my parent’s backyard, which overlooks the Kiwanis Park in Shaler.”

– Rachel Fields, Pittsburgh

“Corn on the cob, singing ‘God Bless the USA’, decorating with flags, buying sparklers for the kids, watching the movie ‘Independence Day’ and marching in parades with the Beaver Falls Tigerettes.”

– Debbie Ferrigno Black, Chippewa

“Burgers on the grill, hearing ‘America the Beautiful’ and sparklers.”

– Kathie McHale, North Sewickley

“Hot dogs and potato salad, sparklers and hearing ‘R-O-C-K in the USA’ on the radio.

– Kelly Harper, Monaca

“Eating BBQ food and the classic bomb pop.”

– Erika Schaltenbrand, Wexford

Vintage Debbie is a vintage history buff and performance artist with a unique style of era-specific music, dance and dress. She entertains area seniors through an interactive and fun music memory experience in Beaver, Lawrence and Butler counties. To learn more, follow Vintage Debbie’s World on Facebook, search Vintage Debbie’s music videos on YouTube, or view videos of her performances by visiting pittsburghseniornews.com. To book her for an event, email wagner.debbie@ymail.com.

Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin

Angela’s bag of tricks

By Angela Gentile, Administrative Officer II Beaver County Office on Aging

Eventually, my sister started calling it “Angela’s bag of tricks.”

These past several years, summertime has been extremely hot. It’s good to be prepared with a summer emergency kit on your person or in your car. You never know when you may need something. Why not consider getting a plastic bin, backpack or other container to keep some items available when unexpected situations arise?

Here’s a list of some of things I keep in my bag of tricks: water, non-perishable food items, flashlight, moist towelettes, cellphone and charger, electrolyte powder mix, sunscreen, Band-Aids, eye drops, dental floss, insect repellant, antibiotic ointment, over-the-counter pain reliever, pen, paper, umbrella, hat and jacket. Of course, for other types of trips, you may need to have more items on hand such as a first aid kit, tools, blanket or plastic bags, among others.

Have fun compiling your own bag of tricks, even if your loved ones give you “the look!”

When I’ve traveled on short trips with my sister’s family, many times she has shaken her head at me. I know “the look.” She wants to know why I am carrying a mid-sized to large purse when I know that we are going to be doing a lot of walking and exploring.

Rarely is the purse full; but, in my opinion, it includes some essentials in case things happen. Before you know it, someone needs tissue, dental floss, sunscreen, hand sanitizer or eye drops, among other things. Almost every time, I have been able to pull something from my purse to help the situation and we can all continue to enjoy the day.

Other times, I get that “look.” Someone has decided to purchase something unexpected and now who wants to carry it? Sometimes I am asked and offer to put the items in my purse. It’s just something I do.

Angela pulls some items out of her bag of tricks.

Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin

SPOTLIGHT on Senior Concerns

Pennsylvania White Cane Law

By Terry Lukes Administrative Director, Beaver County Association for the Blind

“How many of you reading this realize that a White Cane Law exists in Pennsylvania?”

This is a question I ask often at various meetings and gatherings in Beaver County, and I am often shocked that the answer is usually “no.” The Pennsylvania White Cane Law Act of 1959 (P.L. 58, Sec.1039 B) states that a driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to:

1. A blind or partially blind pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane.

2. A deaf or hearing-impaired pedestrian accompanied by a dog guide.

3. A mobility impaired individual crossing a roadway while using any of the following devices:

• manual or motorized wheelchair.

• motorized scooter.

• crutches or walker.

• cane.

Drivers must take special precautions even if a blind person is not carrying a cane, is not accompanied by a guide dog or is being led along by another person. If necessary, a driver must come to a complete stop to prevent injury or danger to a visually impaired pedestrian. Drivers convicted of violating this law will be assessed three points against their driver’s license.

When you see a blind pedestrian, come to a complete stop. This allows them to use the sound of your idling engine as a guide. Shouting, waving or honking may startle and confuse the pedestrian. It is important that all pedestrians also do their part to be safe by crossing only at intersections and crosswalks.

White Cane Safety Day is October 15. For a complete flyer or more information on the law or the Beaver County Association for the Blind’s other programs and services, call (724) 843-1111 or visit bcblind.org.

Are you interested in volunteering for the Beaver County Office on Aging?

We have different opportunities available.

For information, contact Jason Chalupiak at 724-847-2262.

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Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Question: What is the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition voucher program?

Answer: The program provides seniors, who are nutritionally at risk, with resources to acquire fresh, nutritious, unprepared fruits and vegetables.

Question: What are the age and residency requirements?

Answer: The program is for Beaver County residents who are age 60 or older by December 31, 2023.

Question: What are the income guidelines?

Answer: One person may have income up to $26,973, and two-person households may have income up to $36,482.

Question: What is the value of the vouchers?

Answer: Each individual will receive five $10 vouchers, totaling $50 in value.

Question: Where can I use the vouchers?

Answer: Vouchers can be redeemed at farmers markets in Beaver County or any other Pennsylvania county.

Question: What can I purchase with the vouchers?

Answer: Pennsylvania-grown fruits, vegetables and cut herbs for cooking.

Question: How long do I have to use the vouchers?

Answer: Recipients have until November 30, 2023 to use the vouchers.

Question: How will the vouchers be distributed?

Answer: In person at locations listed in this issue of Beaver County Senior News.

Question: Can I get vouchers if I am physically not able to get to a distribution site?

Answer: You may designate a proxy to pick up your vouchers. An individual can be a proxy for up to four eligible older adults. Proxy forms (available in this issue of Senior News) must be completed correctly, signed by the eligible recipient as well as the proxy, and presented at the time of distribution. Forms can also be picked up weekdays at Circle of Friends New Brighton, 1851 Third Avenue in New Brighton, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; or at Center at the Mall, Rural King Corridor, 284 Beaver Valley Mall Boulevard in Center Township.

Beaver County Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program voucher distribution schedule

Distribution of vouchers will start in July this year, after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced a delay in printing them. As a result, the Beaver County Office on Aging cancelled distributions originally scheduled between June 20 and July 12.

Tuesday, July 18 – 2 - 4 p.m.

Circle of Friends in New Brighton

Madonna Hall at Holy Family Parish 1851 Third Ave., New Brighton

Thursday, July 20 – 4 - 7 p.m.

Ambridge Farmers Market

624 Park Rd., Ambridge (parking lot near Rte. 65)

Friday, July 21 – 1 - 4 p.m.

Circle of Friends in Conway 305 11th St., Conway

Saturday, July 22 – 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Beaver Farmers Market

Beaver County Courthouse Parking Lot 810 Fourth St., Beaver

Monday, July 24 – 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Independence Township Community Center 104 School Rd., Aliquippa

Monday, July 24 – 3 - 5 p.m.

Beaver Falls Farmers Market 712 12th St., Beaver Falls (Brodhead Apts. parking lot)

Tuesday, July 25 – 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sound the Alarm Ministries One Sheinah Way, Aliquippa

Tuesday, July 25 – 3 - 5 p.m.

Chippewa Farmers Market

Chippewa United Methodist Church 2545 Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls (Chippewa Twp.)

Wednesday, July 26 – 1 - 3 p.m.

Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church 2720 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa

Friday, July 28 – Noon - 2 p.m. Knights of Columbus 838 Midland Ave., Midland

Tuesday, August 1 – 3 - 4:30 p.m. New Brighton Farmers Market Diamond Milling Co. 313 Fifth Ave., New Brighton

Wednesday, August 2 – Noon - 2 p.m. City of Aliquippa building 581 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa

Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

2023 ELIGIBILITY & PROXY FORM

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I have been advised of my rights and obligations under the SFMNP. I certify that the information I have provided for my eligibility determination is correct, to the best of my knowledge. This certification form is being submitted in connection with the receipt of Federal assistance. Program officials may verify information on this form. I understand that intentionally making a false or misleading statement or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing, or withholding facts may result in paying the State agency, in cash, the value of the food benefits improperly issued to me and may subject me to civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law.

Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

I understand that I may appeal any decision made by the local agency regarding my eligibility for the SFMNP.

Participant Name (print): Date: (Person checks are for)

Address:

Telephone Number: Birthday: (month/year)

Please check the box of the most appropriate identifier for each:

Ethnicity: Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino

Race: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White

By signing this proxy for I acknowledge that my total household income is within the Income guidelines: $26,973 for 1 person in the household; or $36,482 for 2 people in the household and that I am 60 years old or older.

Participant’s Signature: (Person checks are for)

Proxy Name (print): Date: (Person picking up the checks for participant)

Address:

Proxy’s Signature:

Check numbers Received: , , ,

**The proxy must take this form to a distribution site in the county the participant resides in. DO NOT MAIL

Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Ombudsman

(724) 480-8589

ombudsman@bcoa.us

(to report resident rights issues in nursing homes, personal care homes and long-term care services)

Linda L. Hall, Administrator

1020 Eighth Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010

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

Phone: (724) 847-2262 (local)

(888) 548-2262 (long distance)

TDD (724) 728-5700

Website: beavercountypa.gov/departments/office-on-aging

Beaver County Commissioners

Daniel C. Camp III, Chairman

Jack Manning

Tony Amadio

Protective Services for Older Adults

(724) 775-1786

(TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION - 24 HOURS)

Services

• Information and Referral

• Care Management

• Benefits / PA MEDI – Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight

• Pre-admission Assessment

• Caregiver Support Program

• Domiciliary Care

• Ombudsman

• Adult Day Care

• Home Delivered Meals

• Homemaker

• Personal Care

• Legal Services

• Protective Services

• Senior Centers

• Transportation

Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin

Circle of Friends

Senior Community Centers

Circle of Friends New Brighton upcoming events

June 20: Summer Bingo, 10 a.m., $5/person includes hard cards and lunch. Advance reservations required. Blood pressure screenings from 9 to 10 a.m. Seniors Farmers Market vouchers distribution, 2 to 4 p.m.

June 21: Pancakes and Pokeno, pancake and sausage served from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Pokeno starts at 10:30 a.m. $3/person. Sign up in advance.

June 28: Lunch and Learn, noon. Healthy summer snacking with Adagio Health.

June 30: Out to Lunch bunch, noon. Call for this month’s destination.

July 5 and 19: Pancakes and Pokeno, pancake and sausage served from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Pokeno starts at 10:30 a.m. $3/person. Sign up in advance.

July 10: 10 a.m., Make-It Monday craft with Susan. Make a fun craft and stay for lunch.

July 11: Red, White and Blue Bingo, $5/person includes hard cards and lunch. Advance reservations required.

July 12: Card Party, $5/person includes doughnuts/ coffee and lunch at noon. Advance reservations required.

July 18: Blood pressure screening, 9 to 10 a.m.

July 28: Out to Lunch bunch, noon. Call for this month’s destination.

August 2 and 16: Pancakes and Pokeno, pancake and sausage served from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Pokeno starts at 10:30 a.m. $3/person. Sign up in advance.

August 9: Card Party, $5/person includes doughnuts/coffee and lunch at noon. Advance reservations required.

August 14: Make-It Monday craft with Susan. Make a fun craft and stay for lunch.

August 25: Out to Lunch bunch, noon. Call for this month’s destination.

For more information, call the center at (724) 8694224, find us on Facebook at Circle of Friends Beaver County, or just stop in for a visit and say hi!

Circle of Friends Conway upcoming events

The new Circle of Friends Conway is located at 305 11th St., at the corner of 11th St. and Third Ave., two blocks from Route 65. Creation Academy is on the upper level; the center is located on the lower level via the Third Avenue entrance.

The center hosts a private room for group exercises, a variety of exercise equipment, an art room where you can use the utensils provided or bring your own, a pool room with an eight-feet slate pool table, access to iPads, a book lending library, and more. Several new clubs are forming now, including chess/checkers, recipe swappers, and a gardener’s group that will discuss tips and ideas, as well as work on the center’s on-site garden beds. Plenty exciting programs will continue to be added!

June 14: Bowling for Fun Club. Meet at Baden Bowl. Lunch follows at the center. Sign up in advance.

June 19: 10 a.m., Make-It Monday craft with Susan. Make a fun craft and stay for lunch. Take your craft home or donate to local nursing homes.

June 21: Pinochle Tournament. Sign up in advance.

June 28: Pancakes and Pokeno, pancake and sausage served from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Pokeno starts at 10:30 a.m. $3/person. Sign up in advance.

July 5 and 19: Pinochle Tournament. Sign up in advance.

July 17: 10 a.m., Make-It Monday craft with Susan. Make a fun craft and stay for lunch.

July 12: Bowling for Fun Club. Meet at Baden Bowl. Lunch follows at the center. Sign up in advance.

July 12 and 26: Pancakes and Pokeno, pancake and sausage served from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Pokeno starts at 10:30 a.m. $3/person. Sign up in advance.

August 2 and 16: Pinochle Tournament. Sign up in advance.

August 9 and 23: Pancakes and Pokeno, pancake and sausage served from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Pokeno starts at 10:30 a.m. $3/person. Sign up in advance.

August 21: Make-It Monday craft with Susan. Make a fun craft and stay for lunch.

Crossword Puzzle

Crossword #5P28T9BY

(Answer on page 2)

Across

1. Transcript nos.

5. "Strange Case ____ Jekyll and Mr

5. “Strange Case ____ Jekyll and Mr Hyde”

9. Marriott competitor

14. Bend

15. Sheet of ice

16. Extra effort

17. Cartoon character

19. Lindbergh nickname

20. Long time follower?

21. Kind of trap

23. River blocker

25. Male anchors

30. 1990s boxing champ

33. Thesaurus abbr.

35. Yesterday, to Yves

36. Famous sculptor

37. Like a fabled piper

39. Jeer, with “at”

42. Pineapple, to Pedro

43. Speedy hoppers

45. Some signed notes

47. Some NFL scores (abbr.)

48. Solo

52. Island off Gabon

53. Air-safety agcy.

54. Words following most or first

57. Leave baffled

61. Threshing refuse

65. Bitterly regret, in idiom

67. Funnyman Mandel

68. Spill the beans

69. Tooth partner 70. Wasted time

71. Babbles 72. Daly of “Cagney & Lacey”

Down

1. Musical star Verdon

2. ____ Alto

3. Venus de Milo’s lack

4. Races

5. Unactivated

6. Err

7. Extinct flightless bird

8. Made over

9. Jihad

10. Thou, now

11. Cable channel inits.

12. Toll hwy.

13. Your, once 18. “___ for the sky!”

22. “The Fresh Prince of ___-Air”

24. “____ oui!” (“but of course!”)

26. Store

27. Make a change

28. Casting a glance at

29. Grammies

30. Use to excess

31. DVR button

32. Bot kin

33. Genus of sap suckers

34. Singer Ross

38. Popular insect repellent

40. Game opponent

41. Sieben minus zwei

44. Lampooned

46. Hidden reserve

49. “Unbelievable” band

50. Just around the corner

51. Like some fingerprints

55. “Be-Bop-A-____” (Gene Vincent song)

56. Raft hole

58. Son of Saddam 59. Predominant 60. Gomer ____

61. Phi follower 62. Mason’s brick carrier 63. Hole puncher 64. “Jack and the Beanstalk” exclamation 66. Superstation letters

The Comedy Corner

• How do you organize a space party?

You planet!

• What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator!

• Why was the computer so cold?

It left its Windows open!

• How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together!

• What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!

• Why did the tomato turn red?

Because it saw the salad dressing!

• Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one!

• What is an alligator’s favorite kitchen appliance? A croc pot.

• Why did the stadium get hot after the game? Because all of the fans left!

• Why couldn’t the leopard play hide and seek? Because he was always spotted!

• How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it!

• Why did the banker switch careers? He lost interest!

• Why don’t eggs tell each other jokes? They might crack up!

AENEID ALGERIAN ASSOCIABLE BACKSTITCH BEDRAGGLE

Word Search

Koppel Terrace Senior Apartments

Maintenance Free, Garden Style Apartments

For persons 55 years of age and older

Corner of 1st Avenue and Richard Street in Koppel

19 spacious, fully carpeted 1 and 2 bedroom apartments

One Bedroom $400 Two Bedrooms $500 plus electric Water, sewage and garbage included. Fully equipped with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. On-site laundry facilities are also available.

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

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

Leetsdale Manor

27 Spencer Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056

Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older

1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, wall-wall carpet, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facility, limited off-street parking and Secure intercom system.

BELLINGHAM CHARCOAL FIGURE

GIMMICK HYPOTHESIS

HYPOTHESIS INSTRUCTOR JACOBS MACKENZIE MODULO

PUFFBALL RESENTFUL TRUMBULL VISIONARY

Beaver Elder Care

HUD has mandated that an admission priority be implemented for households whose incomes are 30% of the area median income or less. Income limits apply (gross annual income):

• 1 Person hh...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700

Maximum income eligibility • 1 Person...$24,350 • 2 Persons ...$27,800 (800) 238-7555

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Francis A. Farmer Apartments

274 Friendship Circle, Brighton Township, Beaver, PA 15009

Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older

Accessible 1 bedroom apartments with equipped kitchens, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facilities, parking lots and Secure Intercom System. Newly-renovated accessible apartments with roll-in showers also available. There is an admission priority for very low-income persons whose incomes are:

• 1 Person hh...$17,450 • 2 Persons hh...$19,950

Maximum income for eligibility is: • 1 Person $46,500 • 2 Persons $53,150

Application or assistance available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, 300 State Ave., Beaver, PA 15009 Or call (724) 775-1220 for additional information

www.beavercountyhousing.org