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Suzanne Roberts, 93, gets suited up to go fly fishing.

Suzanne Roberts, 93, stays active, inquisitive and finds time to give back Suzanne Roberts is a woman full of talent and creativity.

At 93 years old, this active grandmother and matriarch of the Comcast family (her husband, Ralph, founded Comcast in 1969 and son, Brian is current CEO) is still finding time to lead a fulfilling

life while encouraging others to do the same. The awardwinning actress, director, producer and television host is leading the way on what it means to be an active senior through her dedication, hard work and passion for giving back to the community.

Working with children has been a cornerstone of Roberts’ life work. She has received international recognition for her landmark 2014 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Suzanne Roberts, 93, stays active, inquisitive and finds time to give back Continued from page 1 therapy with children and adults suffering from emotional disorders.

Her unique methods were established while working with a group of Navajos on an Indian reservation, and focused on building up individuals’ self-esteem by emphasizing their abilities rather than their disabilities. She furthered her impression on the field of psychiatry by pursuing a master’s degree in education at Antioch University late into her 50’s. Expanding her knowledge and education on the subject led her to applying her techniques to individuals in hospitals across the East Coast. The attention her work received led her to present at the International Congress of Child Psychiatry, where doctors from Scandinavia invited her to demonstrate her methods in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Australia and areas across the United States. A documentary was made to illustrate the implication of her work and the outstanding progress.

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Roberts has also devoted much of her time to her acting career. For more than 50 years, she could be found performing in theaters across the eastern United States. At age 75, she decided to step away from the stage to pursue her love for acting in an entirely different way. Her passion to help others and her adoration for theater cultivated into the Suzanne Roberts Cultural Development Fund.

The fund offers an incredible amount of financial support and opportunity to more than 40 Philadelphia area theater and dance companies.

Roberts created a television program in an attempt to fill the gap in programming that she identified for people over the age of 45. As the creator

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Suzanne with her husband of 73 years, Ralph. and host of “Seeking Solutions with Suzanne”, a nationally syndicated information and entertainment show targeted to the older generations, Roberts is a role model who provides seniors with information to enrich their lives and broaden their medical knowledge. The show can be seen regularly on Reinventing Your Life TV in markets throughout the United States. The show covers topics ranging from Alzheimer’s to Pilates, same-sex marriage and the latest fads in diet and nutrition. Fearless and forthright, Roberts has demonstrated everything from belly dancing to performing with the Opera Company of Philadelphia

and Pennsylvania Ballet, ridden a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and even filmed her own cataract removal surgery. To date, she has received more than 21 awards. It is no wonder why the Women’s Image Network honored Roberts for her extraordinary accomplishments with one of the most prestigious awards in the television industry: The Lifetime Achievement Award.

Roberts’ passion for helping others goes well beyond her contributions to the performing arts and television. She is particularly proud of her family’s efforts to support cutting edge medical research. Among

which is their donation to The Hospital of the University Of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which made possible the acquisition of five proton therapy machines offering critically ill patients the most innovative form of cancer treatment available today. This past fall, Roberts gave a $2 million gift to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore that will be used to establish the Suzanne Roberts Native American Dream Fund at the school’s Center for American Indian Health. The fund will focus on helping Johns Hopkins Center take measureable steps in demonstrating, packaging and scaling public health interventions to improve the health, education and economic status of American Indian youth, their families and communities.

Together the Roberts’ have raised five children and consider among their proudest achievements that fact that each of them has pursued his or her passion in life while never losing sight of the importance of giving back. Their desire to expose and educate their children about different cultures sparked travel to some unconventional locales. One summer the entire family volunteered on the Navajo reservation, which profoundly impacted each member of the Roberts clan in a special way. Suzanne’s desire to instill her children with curiosity, empathy, appreciation and respect for others has marked her own storied life, and inspires her still today.

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Another achievement that Suzanne can boast about is her successful 73-year marriage to husband Ralph. The two can point to many reasons their union has thrived for so long, and chief among them is their continual interest in learning new things. Suzanne says, “After 73 years, we have learned by lots of experience that marriage is all about the give and take and compromise. You can’t always have things your way. Having a sense of humor helps too and not taking life too seriously. If you have an argument, and they are inevitable in any relationship, don’t try to solve it while you’re emotionally charged.

You must wait until you have both calmed down so you can talk rationally when trying to figure out a compromise.”

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Entertainment and Events * Walk the trails at Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler, with one of the park’s naturalists. Hikes take place every Thursday (except holidays) year round at 9 a.m. and are free and open to the public. Visit www.aswp.org/locations/succop/ for details. * The Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. February 7 at Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill, Butler. Come to hear the “exceptionally heartfelt and soulful” performance of guest violinist Andrew Sords as he performs Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 followed by the melodious genus of Rachmaninoff’s breathtaking Symphony No. 2. Cost is $20 per person.

Call (724) 283-1402 or visit www.butlersymphony.org.

* The Enchanted Olive, 120 N. Perry Hwy., Harmony, will hold a Valentine’s Blindfolded Tasting from 7 to 9 p.m.

February 13. Call (724) 473-0017 for reservations by February 6. * The Duquesne University Tamburitzans will perform at 8 p.m. February 13 at Butler County Community College’s Cultural Center Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. The Tamburitzans is composed solely of students who travel the country performing the songs, music and dance of Eastern Europe and neighboring countries. See the stage become a kaleidoscope of sight and sound with songs performed in many languages and dialects. Tamburitzans members come from all across the US, Canada and around the world and receive critical acclaim wherever they perform. Cost is $20 per person. Call (724) 284-8505 or visit http://bc3.edu/ theater/ for more information.

* Have a Heart for Animals will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. February 13 at Bottlebrush Gallery and Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. This annual fundraiser benefits the Butler County Humane Society. There will be scavenger hunt, doggy kissing booth, silent and Chinese auctions, live music, food and more. Meet pets waiting for their forever homes. The event is free.

Please bring a donation (monetary or supplies) to help the animals needing a home. Call (724) 452-0539 or visit www. bottlebrusharts.com for details. * Harmony Museum’s annual Harmoniefest dinner commemorating more than years of rich area history, including Harmony’s 1804 founding by the communal Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists, will take place at 6 p.m. February 14 at Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony, in the museum’s Stewart Hall. Civil War

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Entertainment and Events era music and stories will be performed as the conclusion of the war’s five-year sesquicentennial approaches. Reservations required by February 6. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit hwww.harmonymuseum.org/ for more information. * Celebrate 11 years of The Maridon Year of the Goat from 5:30 to 11 p.m.

February 21 at the Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Rd., Butler. The cash bar will be available at 5:30 p.m., Hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., with entertainment and dancing to follow. Cost is $125 per person. All proceeds benefit The Maridon Museum. Call (724)282-0123 or visit www. maridon.org/. * Come out for the Cherry Pie Hike, an annual hike commemorating George Washington’s birthday with history and free cherry pie February 21 at North Country Trail, Slippery Rock.

Call (724) 256-0674 or visit www.oldstonehousepa.org. * The second annual LIFE Program Purse Bash will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 7 at the Mars VFW, 331 Mars Valencia Rd., Mars. Admission is $25 per person and includes food, beverages and four chances to win. Winner need not be present to win.

Only 250 tickets to be sold. Call (724) 302-2487 to purchase tickets or for more information. * The second annual Celebration of Chocolate will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7 at the Regional Learning Alliance, 850 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Township. Families can enjoy chocolate vendors, a chocolate fountain, hourly chocolate demonstrations, a children’s area, appearances

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Immunization is the best defense: Get your annual flu shot and other important vaccinations

By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News

T

he “flu season” is in full swing.

You can probably think of at least one family member or friend who has been down with the flu already this winter, and we still have months to go. Perhaps you have already gotten your flu shot. Doing so is important but did you know that there are other immunizations that you should consider?

“Getting immunized is a lifelong, lifeprotecting job,” says Thalia McGrady, a nurse practitioner with the Butler County Area Agency of Aging. “Don’t leave your healthcare provider’s office without making sure you have all the vaccines you need.”

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Influenza is, no doubt, one of the most important diseases to protect yourself against, as it can be life threatening.

Over a period of 30 years (between 1976 and 2006), estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States ranged from a low of 3,000 to a high of about 49,000. Even more startling is that about 90 percent of these deaths were in adults ages 65 and older. And yet, despite the risks that influenza poses, only 65 percent of seniors nationwide were vaccinated during the 2013-2014 flu season.

Why are seniors more susceptible? “Our immune systems weaken over time as part of the natural aging process and our immunity from vaccines and disease can wear off,” Thalia says. As a result, February 2015 • Butler County Senior News

illnesses that we contract can be more severe and can lead to an increased risk for infection. “Vaccines can help boost your immune system and decrease your risk of getting a vaccine preventable disease. Also bear in mind that the virus or bacteria that the vaccine protects against changes over time, so your resistance is not as strong.”

A yearly influenza vaccine is the single best way to protect against the flu.

Also, avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home when you’re sick in order to avoid infecting others. It also helps immensely to wash your hands frequently, cough and sneeze into your arm, or cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, and practice other good health habits like eating right, exercising and getting enough rest.

Shingles The numbers associated with the shingles virus (herpes zoster) are nearly as dramatic. An estimated one million Americans get shingles every year, and about half of them are age 60 or older. Nearly one in three people in the US will develop shingles during their lifetime. The only way to reduce the risk of developing shingles is—you guessed it—to get vaccinated. The routine recommendation is for adults ages 60 and older to receive a single dose of the shingles vaccine.

Whooping cough Whooping cough (pertussis) might be something that you associate with being very young, but anyone at any age can contract it. In its early stages, it appears to be nothing more than the common cold. If the cough is mild (it can range from mild to severe), the person often will not seek medical attention, so

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they can be spreading whooping cough and not even know they have it. Still, you can be contagious for two weeks after the cough starts without antibiotics.

Protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated for whooping cough.

Other Vaccine Preventable Diseases Talk to your healthcare practitioner about possible immunization against the following diseases, as well: 3 Hepatitis A 3 Hepatitis B 3 Measles, Mumps, Rubella 3 Meningococcal 3 Pneumococcal 3 Tetanus, Diphtheria 3 Varicella (Chickenpox) Where to get vaccines and how to pay for them In addition to doctors’ offices and pharmacies, various places around the county offer vaccines: community health clinics, schools, place of worship and, of course, the Butler County Health Department Immunization Clinic in downtown Butler. The clinic is open by appointment, and only for those individuals without health insurance. Call (724) 287-1769 for more information.

Here is a list of other places that give vaccinations: * Rite Aid, North Main Street, Butler, (724) 287-6751. Immunizations: Flu nasal spray, High dose flu shot, Quadrivalent flu shot, Trivalent flu shot * Kmart, Pullman Square, Butler, (724) 282-8137. Immunizations: Hep A, Hep B, High dose flu shot, HPV, Menigococcal, MMR, Pneumococcal, Quadrivalent flu shot, Trivalent flu shot, Shingles/Zoster, Td, Tdap

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* Med Express, New Castle Road, (724) 283-3627. Immunizations: Hep A, Hep B, Td, Tdap, Trivalent flu shot * Walgreens, New Castle Road, (724) 282-9414. Immunizations: Cell-based flu shot, Shingles/Zoster, Trivalent flu shot, flu nasal spray, high dose flu shot, pnemococcal * Target, Butler Commons, (724) 2837269. Immunizations: Flu nasal spray, high dose flu shot, meningococcal, Quadrivalent flu shot, Trivalent flu shot * Walmart, Butler Commons, (724) 2827722. Immunizations: Pneumococcal, Quadrivalent flu shot, Shingles/Zoster, td, tdap, Trivalent flu shot, varicella To find a site near you, visit http:// vaccine.healthmap.org

Most private health insurance plans with a built-in preventive benefit cover the recommended vaccines. Medicare Part B pays for flu, pneumonia and hepatitis B (if you are at risk), and covers other vaccines only if you have been exposed to a dangerous virus or disease. Medicare Part C or D covers shingles (zoster), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough).

Check with your plan regarding any outof-pocket costs and rules on being in-and out-of-network. Some insurances will only pay if you get vaccinated at your medical home. For Medicaid, contact your state Medicaid agency. The best way to avoid unexpected costs is call the number on the back of your insurance card before seeking vaccination. BCSN

10 good reasons to get vaccinated 1. Vaccine preventable diseases haven’t gone away.

6. Vaccines can’t cause the diseases they are designed to prevent.

2. Vaccines help keep you healthy.

7. Healthy people can get very sick too.

3. Vaccines are as important for good health as eating right and exercise.

8. Vaccine preventable diseases are expensive.

4. Vaccination can mean the difference between life and death.

9. When you get sick, everyone around you can get sick, too.

5. Vaccines are safe and effective.

10. Everyone deserves the right to have a healthy life and future.

Learn more about immunizations online Adult vaccinations: www.adultvaccination.org CDC’s National Immunization Program: www.cdc.gov/vaccines Immunization Action Coalition: www.immunize.org Influenza: www.cdc.gov/flu International travel: www.cdc.gov/travel Vaccinating people with specific diseases and conditions: www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/spec-grps/conditions.htm February 2015 • Butler County Senior News

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Senior Center events

_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Seniors for Safe Driving from noon to 4 p.m. February 3. Preregistration is required; card party at noon February 4. Cost is $2.50; Pinochle at noon February 9 and 23; leadership meeting at noon and birthday celebration February 12; bingo with Dawn at 10 a.m. and Valentine’s party February 13; Bunco at noon February 18; white elephant sale at 10 a.m. February 19; bingo with Julie at 10 a.m. February 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: funnel cake sale February 10. Cost is $2; bingo with Dot at 10:30 a.m. and birthday celebration February 12; Valentine’s Day party with bingo at 10:30 a.m. and card party at 12:30 p.m. February 13; President’s Day celebration February 16; blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. February 17; wine, cheese and chocolate tasting February 20; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. February 25; and bingo with Ed February 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: pre-planning funeral details with Carol at 11 a.m. February 5; leadership meeting at 10 a.m.

February 9; hoagie orders due February 11; birthday celebration February 12; sweetheart bingo at 1 p.m. February 13; Mardi Gras party February 17; hoagie delivery day February 18; root beer floats with Donna at 11 a.m. February 19; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. February 14; and soup sale February 25, $6 per quart. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.

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_ 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. February 2; drum circle from 1 to 2 p.m. February 10; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. February 11; blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. and birthday celebration February 12; Valentine’s Day party February 13. 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: Farkle dice game at 1 p.m. February 3; game day with Julie at 11:15 a.m. February 5; craft day for Valentine at 12:30 p.m. February 9; snack bingo at 1 p.m. February 10; strawberry waffle breakfast from 9 to 10:30 a.m. February 12; blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. February 12 and 19; Valentine’s Day party February 13; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. February 19; and bingo with Cindy at 1 p.m. February 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466.

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Senior Express _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: Bible study at 10:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. February 2; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. February 5; Wii bowling February 9; Wendy’s fundraiser night from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

February 11. New Castle Road location; birthday celebration and Valentine’s Day party February 12; Bible study at 10:30 a.m. February 16; book club at 10:30 a.m. February 23; and crime prevention program at 12:45 p.m. February 26. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.

Call (724) 282-6006. _ North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, will offer the following events: stroke program at 11 a.m. February 6; birthday celebration and Valentine’s Day party February 13; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. February 18; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. February 20; and Bible study at 11 a.m. February 25. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call (724) 637-2959. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: game day with Julie at 11:30 a.m. February 3; birthday celebration February 12; Valentine’s Day party February 13; President’s Day February 16; Mardi Gras party February 17; Chinese New Year celebration February 19; pizza party February 20; leadership meeting at noon February 23; spelling bee at 11:30 a.m. February 24; and blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. February 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: chair yoga at 10 a.m. February 3; chair volleyball at 10 a.m. February 5; wake up exercise at 10 a.m. February 10; birthday celebration and Valentine’s Day party Februarty 12; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. February 17; hoagie sale at 10 a.m. February 19; card game day from 9 to 10 a.m. February 24; and deep breathing yoga at 10 a.m. February 26. 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: Klondike sale at 12:15 p.m. February 5, $1 each; leadership meeting at noon February 9; birthday celebration February 12; Valentine’s Day party at 10:30 a.m. February 13; Mardi Gras party February 17; hot dog fundraiser at noon and taking orders for hoagies February 19; and hoagie delivery day February 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 452-5292. BCSN

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Monday, February 2: Baked swiss steak, parsley potatoes, carrots, lemon fluff.

Tuesday, February 3: Barbecue pork rib sandwich, corn chowder, cinnamon applesauce, fruit.

Wednesday, February 4: Roast beef, O’Brien potatoes, peas, white cake.

Thursday, February 5: Chicken pot pie, coleslaw, mixed vegetable medley, fruit.

Friday, February 6: Chili con carne, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, orange gelatin.

Monday, February 9: Beef stew, coleslaw, coleslaw, Mandarin oranges with cherries.

Tuesday, February 10: Chicken Caesar salad, mixed greens, rice florentine soup, peaches.

Wednesday, February 11: Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, carrots and red cabbage, fruit.

Thursday, February 12, Birthday menu: Baked ham slice, sweet potatoes, broccoli vegetable medley, cupcake and ice cream.

Friday, February 13: Baked salmon, baked potato, peas and carrots, cookie.

Monday, February 16: Roast pork loin, whipped potatoes, sauerkraut, cherry pie.

Tuesday, February 17, Mardi Gras menu: Turkey and gravy over biscuit, beets, vegetable medley, pineapple.

Wednesday, February 18: Breaded fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, fruit.

Thursday, February 19: Hot roast beef sandwich, parsley potatoes, vegetable medley, sherbet.

Friday, February 20: Egg salad sandwich, tomato soup, fruit.

Monday, February 23: Baked chicken breast, whipped potatoes, mixed bean medley, pumpkin custard.

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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 • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management

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

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

Wednesday, February 25: Italian hoagie, French onion soup, coleslaw, pears.

Phone: (724) 282-3008

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Thursday, February 26: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, carrots, red cabbage, fruit crisp.

Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

Friday, Febrary 27: Potato crusted fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fruit. BCSN February 2015 • Butler County Senior News

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Black History Month shines light on African-American achievements in music and entertainment The 1960s heightened awareness of African American contributions to history and culture; then 50 years later, in 1976, the Black History celebration was expanded from a week to a month. President Gerald R. Ford asked Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” The first official theme of Black History Month was “America for All Americans.”

By Jennifer Hogan For Butler County Senior News

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he 2015 Black History month theme, “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”, encompasses achievements in literature, art, sports, music, science, popular culture and politics. These things have greatly impacted American and world history, especially throughout the last century.

This history was first brought into focus in 1925 by Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) and originator of Negro History Week. It was first celebrated the same week in February 1926 of both Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglas’ birthdays. An overwhelming response prompted its continued growth.

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African-American music, in particular, has greatly influenced the American music scene over the decades. Spirituals and blues songs originated during the era of slavery, reflecting on the difficulties of life and work. White audiences became familiar with AfricanAmerican spirituals in 1871 when the

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Veterans today are exposed to a variety of issues, both home and abroad. It takes a strong will, government and civil support, understanding and sometimes innovative approaches to break barriers and achieve a well earned success.

Guest panelists will exemplify ways that success can be achieved as they share their stories with us. Soldiers & Sailors Historian John L. Ford will moderate the discussion with three achievers that represent the best of military and social accomplishment. They include individuals from our Air Force and Army.

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Fisk Jubilee Singers from Fisk College (one of the first black colleges) went on tour around the United States. In 1900, after slavery ended and African Americans had to transition into working for low wages in poor conditions, blues music became popularized. In 1909, W.C. Handy (known as the Father of Blues) produced sheet music for Memphis Blues, which took blues into the mainstream.

Eventually blues gave way to rock n’ roll with the addition of electric and bass guitars and drums with the help of musicians such as Muddy Waters.

Jazz in the1920s was also taking off.

Ragtime was originally popularized by Scott Joplin, who was one of the first African-Americans to earn a living as a professional musician. Joplin’s crossover appeal helped future musicians, including Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington.

In the 1950s, rock n’ roll and soul music were launched. Chuck Berry had hits

like Sweet Little Sixteen and Johnny B. Goode that were extremely popular with American teenagers. Chubby Checker recorded The Twist. Ray Charles introduced the world to soul with songs like What’d I Say. Motown artists like Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and the Jackson 5 became popular in the 1960s and 1970s and with the help of Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Record in Detroit. The most current forms of music that borrow from traditional African music roots are rap and hip-hop.

The biggest and most significant transformation of African-American culture has occurred on the stage and screen.

African-Americans are successful in various television, movies and comedy shows. Figures in our time include Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Halley Berry, Spike Lee, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy, to name a few.

While the focus of this article is on literature, music and entertainment, we must not forget about achievements and importance in fine arts, sports, science and politics. Let’s name some of the greats: Joshua Johnson (one of the first professional African American artists), Teenie Harris (one of Pittsburgh’s own, see his photography at the Carnegie Museum of Art), Jackie Robinson (drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945), Chuck Cooper (in 1950 he became the first African-American player in the NBA), Muhammad Ali (boxer and activist), Mae Jemison (first African-American woman to travel in space in 1992), civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and, of course, President Barack Obama.

To learn more about Black History Month, visit Asalh.org and Africanamericanhistorymonth.gov, or read The African American Experience by Sandra Donovan and African Americans and US Popular Culture by Kevern Verney. BCSN

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• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 10 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)

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• 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 10 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day.

• Reduced rates are available for members.

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That’s Entertainment

Fill in the word that will complete both titles in each question.

Answer correctly for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. The Game of ____________ in the Fast Lane

9. Go Ask ____________ Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

2. The Good, the Bad and the ____________ Betty

10. Black ____________ Day Afternoon

3. NYPD ____________ Suede Shoes

11. Twist and ____________ It Out

4. Roman ____________ Inn

12. Forbidden ____________ Hollywood

5. Dreamboat ____________ Get Your Gun

13. The Addams ____________ Matters

6. Days of Wine and ____________ are Red

14. University of ____________ Five-O

7. Candy ____________ of a Thousand Dances

15. Can’t Buy Me ____________ Potion #9

8. Dancing in the ____________ Victory

16. To Tell the ____________ or Dare

To enter, mail your answers to Butler County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, 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.

Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

Congratulations to Carol Paulick who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. A (9); 2. C (27); 3. C (43); 4. C (11); 5. C (62); 6. C (18); 7. C (13); 8. A (32).

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DOWN 1 With 37-Down, small, dark seabird 2 Barbecue site 3 Ford and Lincoln 4 Persia, now 5 Pitched 6 Language of Africa 7 Cat call 8 Scepter topper 9 Black bird 10 Zilch 11 Witness 17 Tony Shalhoub TV series 21 Peak periods 23 Daily trio 24 Choose 25 Allow 26 Parched 28 Inseparable 30 Detergent brand 31 Sandy’s reply 32 Position 33 Lemieux milieu 36 Did the crawl 37 See 1-Down 40 Reason for a food recall 42 Bid 43 Singer Mariah 44 Money of Norway 45 Heart of the matter 46 Look for 48 Awful 49 Dumbfound 50 Once around 51 — for tat

Wedding Anniversary A couple goes out to dinner to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

On the way home, she notices a tear in his eye and asks if he’s getting sentimental because they’re celebrating 50 wonderful years together.

He replies, “No, I was thinking about the time before we got married. Your father threatened me with a shotgun and said he’d have me thrown in jail for 50 years if I didn’t marry you.

“Tomorrow I would’ve been a free man!”

Are caterpillars good to eat?

Johnny: Daddy, are caterpillars good to eat?

Father: Have I not told you never to mention such things during meals!

Mother: Why did you say that, Junior? Why did you ask the question?

Johnny: It’s because I saw one on daddy’s lettuce, but now it’s gone.

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