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Lyle Tate takes Doris Ketterer, 92, on her first ever motorcycle ride.

Beaver County senior asks to take a spin on motorcycle for her 92nd birthday By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News

Doris Ketterer knew exactly what she wanted for her 92nd birthday recently. She had been hinting about it to her long-time friend and fellow church member, Lyle Tate. You see, Lyle has a Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600 motorcycle, which is typically his mode of transportation to Marion Hill Christian and Missionary Alliance in New Brighton.

“I had been joking around with Doris for a while, telling her that I was going to take her for a ride on my bike,” Lyle explains. “Well one Sunday right before her birthday, she came up to me and said, ‘You know what I want for my birthday?’ I said no, and that’s when she told me she wanted to go for a ride on the motorcycle.” The following Sunday morning, Lyle gave Doris a call to make sure they

were still a go. “I said, ‘I’m taking you home from church today, so come prepared’.” “I was so excited!” Doris exclaims. “You don’t know how much I wanted to do that.” After the service, a couple of church members helped Doris onto the motorcycle. It took a little doing, since Doris uses either a wheelchair or Continued on page 12

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Beaver County 2015 AARP Tax-Aide Sites

AARP TaxAide volunteers will be at the following sites from February 2 through April 15, 2015: * New Life Presbyterian Church, 2795 Patterson Dr., Aliquippa. Tuesdays: Walk-ins welcome 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (724) 378-4389 for more information. * Circle of Friends, Linmore and Wayne Streets, Baden. Tuesdays and Fridays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed April 3). By appointment only, call (724) 869-4224. * Beaver Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver. Mondays and Fridays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed February 16 and April 3) By appointment only, call (724) 252-6485. For more information, call (724) 775-1132. * Brodhead Apartments, 712 12th St., Beaver Falls. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Call (724) 774-2777.

* Pathway Church, 239 Braun Rd, Beaver Falls (Chippewa). Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By appointment only, call (724) 774-2777. This service is free and open to low- and moderate-income taxpayers. Membership in AARP is not required. Some complex tax returns may be out of scope for this service. BCSN

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* Center Township Fire Hall #1, 3385 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By appointment only, call (724) 508-3401.

Entertainment and Events 2 The Ohio Valley Lines Holiday Model Railroad open house will take place from noon to 5 p.m. January 3 and 4 at the Ohio Valley Lines Minature Railroad Museum, 1225 Merchant St., Ambridge. This DCC (Digital Command Control) 400-foot model operating railroad, depicts the late ‘50s-’60s era from Ambridge/Pittsburgh local to Wheeling, West Virginia with full scenery. The newest addition is a NScale model railroad. Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children ages three to 14. Call (724) 266-4787 or visit www. ohiovalleylines.org. 2 Beaver County Snow Shovel Riding Championship (weather permitting) will take place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. January 10 at Old Economy Park, Five Forcey Dr., Economy Borough. The fastest snow shovel rider to slide from top of hill to bottom wins. Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants

ages 17 and under need parental consent to participate. Call (724) 770-2060 for details. 2 A North Country Trail free hike will take place at 1 p.m. January 18 at Bradys Run Park off Route 51. Park in the lot across from swimming area. If snow, hike will be around the lake; if clear, hike will be from the North Trail to the Ice Arena and back. Call (724) 827-2350 or visit http://northcountrytrail.org/wam. 2 Nelson Illusions’ “Smoke And Mystery Tour” will take place at 7:30 p.m. January 23 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland. This one-of-a-kind theatrical spectacle combines rare and original illusions from around the world with jaw-dropping magic. Tickets are $15 to $20. Call (724) 576-4644 or visit www.lppacenter.org.

2 Winter PJs and Pizza Movie Night will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. January 23 at Chippewa United Methodist Church, Community Life Center, 2545 Darlington Rd., Chippewa. Enjoy a G-rated movie on the big screen with the grandchildren. Bring sleeping bag and pillow. For children ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Cost is $5. Call (724) 8434828 or visit www.chippewaumc.org. 2 A Chillin’ at the Park event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 24 at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Dr., Hopewell. You build it, you push it sled contest, jump in the lake for charity, snow or no snow games. Hot food will be available at concession stand. Sled race at noon; lake jump at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Rules and entry forms are available online. Participants ages 12 and under need

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Entertainment and Events parental consent. The event is free. Call (724) 462-6236 or visit www. hopewelltwp.com for details. 2 A Black Tie Bingo and Fundraising Gala will take place at 5 p.m. February 7 at The Fez, 2312 Brodhead Rd., Hopewell. Benefits Center at the Mall. The event will include a Dean Martin performance by Bob Morelli, dinner buffet, basket raffles and a live auction. Local celebrity guests include WPXI’s Brittny McGraw, musician Christian Beck, KDKA’s Rob Pratte, WBVP’s Mark Peterson and State Representative Jim Christiana. Tickets must be pre-purchased at the Center no later than February 1. Cost is $30 for individuals and $50 for couples. Call (724) 774-5654 or visit www.centeratthemall.com. 2 The Concert That Never Happened, a tribute to Sinatra and Streisand, will take place at 7:30 p.m. February 7 at

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland. Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand will be honored in this concert. Accompanied by a 15-piece orchestra, performers capture the sound, style and mannerisms of these well-loved singers. Tickets range from $15 to $20. Call (724) 576-4644 or visit www.lppacenter.org. 2 Behind the Scenes Wine and Cheese event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. February 12 at Old Economy Village Visitor Center, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Docents will lead guests through collection storage areas upstairs at the Visitor Center then explore the locked doors in buildings at the Village. Tour begins promptly at 6 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served from 8 to 9 p.m. Reservations required. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Call (724) 266-4500 or visit www.oldeconomyvillage.org.

2 Harmoniefest will take place at 6 p.m. February 14 at Historic Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. This annual dinner commemorates 260 years of rich area history, including Harmony’s 1804 founding by communal Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists. Proceeds benefit the museum. Call (724) 4527341 or visit www.harmonymuseum. org for registration and fee. 2 Vanport Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 435 Jefferson Ave., Vanport, will hold their annual chili cook-off from noon to 4 p.m. February 15. You are the judge in the largest chili cook-off in Beaver County. Restaurants, caterers and individuals compete to see who makes the best chili. Prize money and trophies awarded to winners of both the best chili and best display. Cost is $5. Children under five are free. Call (724) 601-9953 for details. BCSN

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Honor MLK’s Day of Service by helping the needy in your community is “I would like to, but what could I do?”

By Valerie McElvy RSVP Director For Beaver County Senior News

id you know that there are 21,094 people living below poverty level in Beaver County, according to the 2011-2012 census? Are you willing help make a difference in the lives of so many? Generally, when this question is asked, the response

The answer to that question could be revealed at the Franklin Center/Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Beaver County’s community forum on Monday, January 19. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community College of Beaver County in the Learning Resource Room. As you know, this day is recognized as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. It seems only fitting that the topic for discussion is serving the less fortunate

in the area. In keeping with addressing the needs of those below the poverty level, topics could include: 2 What is currently being done 2 What needs to be done that is not already happening 2 What community members like you are willing to do Organizations that address these issues and government legislators have already committed to being at this event. Interested youth from the Penn State Beaver Campus will be on hand to give their perspective, as

well. But due to the magnitude of the problem, we need to hear from you—the people who may be willing to help and/or have friends, neighbors or even family members who are struggling. Please join us! There is no cost to participate but a large turnout is anticipated, so please call (724) 3787547 to reserve your seat today. If, for some reason you are not able to attend but would still like to help or provide input, we want to hear from you. RSVP has an open door policy and is ready and willing to listen. BCSN

Make New Holiday Traditions at Elmcroft! At Elmcroft, residents experience the festive atmosphere of the holidays all year long. January 2015 • Beaver County Senior News

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Angela admires the Snowman Tree, one of the trees in Elmcroft’s Christmas Tree Wonderland program.

By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

here is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. I like to say that it takes a county to run the Surprises for Shut-ins program sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging (BCOA). For 28 years, BCOA has provided a gift bag and a friendly visit to isolated older adults ages 60 and older living in their homes and apartments throughout Beaver County. I have had the great honor to coordinate the program each year. It takes a lot of help to get an average of 450 gift bags filled with about a dozen wrapped gifts to their destination.

Throughout the years, I have met many great individuals and organizations who have assisted us in spreading good cheer to hundreds of older adults throughout the county. They are the people who donate items and money, wrap gifts and package the bags, and most importantly are the elves who deliver. Many of our donors and helpers participate year after year. Many people have told me that this project has become their Christmas tradition.

This year the trees were donated by: Elmcroft of Chippewa, Fenchel Law Offices, Brighton Pharmacy, Amedisys Hospice, Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab, Gentiva Hospice, Gateway Hospice, Fox Rehab, Gallagher Home Health, Hilltop Laundromat and Dry Cleaners and At Home Nursing and Rehab. Thank you to Elmcroft of Chippewa and this year’s sponsors for a program that reaches many people and brightens their holiday! BCSN

You never know in a given year who may be helping but somehow every year we seem to get enough gifts and to find deliverers. Along with the BCOA staff, the Beaver County community has been so generous and I want to let you know it does not go unnoticed.

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Several years ago, Elmcroft of Chippewa, a personal care home, alerted us that they were having a Christmas Tree Wonderland, and Surprises for Shut-ins would be the benefactor of the proceeds. It is like a mini Festival of Trees. Elmcroft asks businesses in the community to purchase and decorate a tree with lights and ornaments. The trees are displayed in their lobby and dining room for the month of December. During the month, the public purchases chances on the trees. At the end of the month, the winners are drawn. This past December, 11 businesses sponsored a tree. Three great things result from their program. The Elmcroft residents enjoy the trees during the entire holiday season, there are 11 happy winners of the unique, beautifully decorated trees at the end of the month and the proceeds benefit the Surprises for Shut-ins Program.

* January 1: Happy 2015. * January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. * You can find good prices on the following items in January: Christmas and winter goods, automobiles, fine jewelry, big ticket electronics, fitness equipment, bed and bath linens, winter clothing and footwear, cookware, gym membership and furniture. BCSN

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SENIOR DAY

Join us again in 2015 as “Senior Day” travels throughout the Community! Bringing you Information, Entertainment, Socialization and Refreshments at the following locations beginning in February, from 10 a.m. to noon k February 11 – INSIDE the Center at the Mall (next to Hallmark) k March 11 – Circle of Friends BADEN k April 8 – Circle of Friends NEW BRIGHTON k May 13 – At the Mall (in Sears Corridor) – ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR k June 10 – INSIDE the Center at the Mall k July 8 – INSIDE the Center at the Mall k August 12 – INSIDE the Center at the Mall k September 9 – At the Mall (in Sears Corridor) – Housing Options k October 14 – Circle of Friends BADEN k November 11 – Circle of Friends NEW BRIGHTON k December/January – EVENT NOT HELD

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Alabama Firecrackers Spice up your New Year’s Eve party with these inexpensive and delicious saltine treats. It’s another no-cooking recipe that is so easy, you can make it anytime. Serve it alone or with a dip, soup or chili. Your guests will love them!

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

3 1 1/3 cup oil 3 ½ t. black pepper 3 1 t. onion powder 3 1 t. garlic powder 3 2 – 1 oz. packets ranch dressing mix 3 2 T. red pepper flakes 3 16 oz. box saltine crackers Mix the first six ingredients together and pour into a very large Ziplock bag. Place all the saltines in the bag. Seal the bag and keep turning it over and over again to coat all the crackers. Let it sit for one hour and turn the bag over and over again. Let the crackers sit in the bag at least 12 hours or overnight. Serve in a bowl. BCSN

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Grant programs offer help with paying your winter heating bill

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may provide a one-time cash grant of up to a maximum of $1,000 to help pay heating bills, and the grant payment is sent directly to your utility company. The LIHEAP Crisis Grant may be able to assist if you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing heat. This includes broken heating equipment or a leaking line that must be fixed or replaced, lack of fuel, termination of utility service, danger of being without fuel (less than a 15-day supply) or having a utility service terminated (you’ve received a notice that service will be shut off with in the next 60 days).

Household income may not exceed the following limits to qualify: one person, $17,505; two, $23,595; three, $29,685; four, $35,775. For each additional person in the household, add $6,090. You have until April 3 to apply for a cash or crisis grant. Contact the Beaver County Assistance Office at (724) 773-7495 or (800) 653-3129, or apply online at www. compass.state.pa.us. You will receive a written notice that will tell you if you qualify and the amount of your grant. In addition, you may be able to receive extra help from the Dollar Energy Fund, and the maximum grant is $500. The following dates apply: through January 31, an applicant’s service must be off in order to be eligible; February 1 through 28, an applicant’s service must be off or in threat of termination; March 1 (funds

permitting), the program will be open to all eligible customers, regardless of their service status. The Dollar Energy monthly household income eligibility guidelines are as follows: one, $1,945; two, $2,622; three, $3,298; four, $3,975. For each additional person, add $677. The following local agencies can assist you with a Dollar Energy application: Holy Family Institute, Beaver Falls, (724) 846-6400; Salvation Army, Beaver Falls, (724) 846-2330; Catholic Charities, (724) 775-0758; Holy Family Institute, Aliquippa, (724) 788-1564; and The Franklin Center, (724) 378-2882. Also, each utility company has its own Customer Assistance Program, which may be able to help. Call your particular utility company for specific details. BCSN

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f you need help paying your heating bill, you may be able to benefit from energy assistance programs.

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Baden Circle of Friends Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events: H Pinochle tournament at 9:30 a.m. January 14 and 28. H Soup and snowball dance at 4:30 p.m. January 20. Music by Wally Merriman.

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Regular activities include: line dance at 10:30 a.m. Mondays; ballroom dance at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; penny bingo from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; bingo at 10 a.m. Fridays; and the excercise room in open during center hours. Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

New Brighton Circle of Friends Circle of Friends New Brighton, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events:

H Birthday recognition January 8. H Trip to Mountaineer Casino January 21. Regular activities include: Zumba for seniors at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and at 1:45 p.m. Wednesdays; ballroom dance at 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; gift card bingo at 2 p.m. with dinner at 4 p.m. Thursdays; Bible study at 11 a.m. Wednesdays; package bingo at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and the exercise room is open during center hours. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

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2 Dignity Memorial will present a lunch and learn at 11:30 a.m. January 23. Free for members ages 60 and older; $5 for members ages 50-59. Visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724)728-1422 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CenterattheMall. BCSN

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Beaver County senior asks to take a spin on motorcycle for her 92nd birthday Continued from page 1

walker now. As they zipped out of the parking lot onto Rochester Road, a small congregation gathered to witness the fun. Another long-time church friend, Carol Everly, snapped photos as they drove off. “She was loving every minute of it,” Carol says. “It brought tears to everyone’s eyes.” Doris has been a pianist at the church for about 70 years and also sings in the choir, but her career was as an obstetrics nurse at the former Beaver Valley General Hospital. She has three children, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She’s an avid seamstress, and enjoys making things for her family like stuffed animals, children’s soft toys, dolls, quilts and blankets. Doris has lots of hobbies but had never ridden on a motorcycle.

Photo provided by Carol Everly.

Members of Marion Hill Christian and Missionary Alliance in New Brighton gather to watch Doris and Lyle ride off.

“I asked if riding that bike was the last thing on her bucket list,” Kyle recounts, “and she said, ‘No, it’s the first thing’!” Shortly after her birthday event, Doris developed a couple of health

issues. After a brief hospitalization, she is now at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls, the same facility where, until recently, she would visit every Tuesday and play music on the keyboard for the residents. Doris, we wish you well. BCSN

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• 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $36,500; 2 Persons $41,700 For an application or assistance call (724) 775-1220 or visit Housing Authority of the County of Beaver 300 State Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

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Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues effecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future. AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a  nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call 1 (888) 687-2277.

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Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs  and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call 1 (800) 272-3900.

(724)Office 495-1600 Beaver County on Aging: www.beavercountypa. gov/office-aging. Gives detailed information on aging www.beavermeadows.org programs. Call (724) 847-2262 (Local); 1 (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance); TDD (724) 728-5700. Benefits Checkup: www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.

COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.

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Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636. Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227. Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center: www.pahunger.org. A non profit organization working to end hunger and ensure food security for all Pennsylvanians. The link for Pennsylvania food programs provides information on various nutrition resources in our state. Call 1 (800) 634-2033. Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.helpinpa.state.pa.us. Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call 1 (866) 286-3636.

Our community offers accommodations for those who may require assistance with their daily living activities. Lakeview is staffed 24 hours a day with trained healthcare personnel and offer as much or as little care as a resident may want or need. 498Lisbon Road|Darlington, PA 16115

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Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (800) 677-1116.

Fun with Numbers

Figure out the numbers involved in each question, then do the addition required. Circle the correct answer for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. What is the sum of: the number of little pigs + the number of blind mice + the number of Peter Rabbit’s brothers and sisters? A. 9; B. 10; C. 8; D. 7. 2. What is the sum of: the number of commandments + number of Roman Catholic sacraments + number of deadly sins + number of entities in Holy Trinity? A. 30; B. 26; C. 27; D. 28. 3. What is the sum of: days in a week + months in a year + hours in a day? A. 41; B 44; C. 43; D. 42. 4. What is the sum of: days in week, according to a Beatles song + ‘the loneliest number’ + how many it takes to tango? A. 13; B. 10; C. 11; D. 12. To enter, mail your answers to Beaver 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 Beaver County Senior News.

5. What is the sum of: number of ways to leave your lover + days of Christmas? A. 63; B. 60; C. 62. D. 61. 6. What is the sum of: sides of a square + sides of a hexagon + sides of an octogon? A. 19; B. 21; C. 18; D. 20. 7. What is the sum of: legs on a tripod + wheels on a bicycle + number of wheels on a set of roller skates? A. 11; B. 15; C. 13; D. 12. 8. What is the sum of: number of inches in a foot + number of quarts in a gallon + number of ounces in a pound? A. 32; B. 23; C. 30; D. 34. Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

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Wills • Estate Planning • Senior Citizen Law Powers of Attorney • Living Wills Attorney Robert Banks has provided legal counsel to over 7,200 clients since his admission to the Bar in October 1978. During his 36 years of legal counseling Attorney Banks has obtained experience in many fields:

• elder law • estate planning • estate administration • family law “My goal is to provide area residents with the best possible legal service at a fair and reasonable price.”

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