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January 2017 Volume 16, Number 8

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Beaver County author recounts the lives and college basketball coaching careers of the legendary Miller family By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News

It’s Miller time! That’s not only a tagline for a popular brew. It’s also the title of a new book by Beaver Falls native David Burhenn (now of Aliquippa), in which he chronicles the lives of Hall of Fame basketball

coach John Miller and his two sons, Sean and Archie—all of whom have gone down in the annals of NCAA coaching history as great team leaders. Miller Time: Coach John Miller’s Story details how three elite college basketball programs—Arizona, Kentucky and Dayton—

can trace their success back to Beaver County, and specifically to former Blackhawk High School basketball coach John Miller. “The book focuses on how he raised his sons to not only play at top Division I programs at Pitt and NC State), but Continued on page 4

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Publisher’s Corner

Robert A. Banks Attorney at Law

Happy 2017, everyone! Now is a good time of year to remember that it’s never too late to set a goal or dream a new dream. Check out Angela Gentile’s column on page 7 for inspiration on doing just this. Senior Day is back this month. Turn to page 9 for a 2017 monthly schedule and themes.

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Baden Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events:

Center at the Mall (CATM), Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities:

H Pinochle tournament at 9:30 a.m. January 11 and 25. Advance sign-up is required. Cost is $1.

2 New Year’s lucky bingo at 12:15 p.m. January 3.

H Snowball bingo dinner at 4:30 p.m. January 17. Cost is $6.

2 Abraham and Petrini Health Insurance talk at 9:30 a.m. January 5.

H Wreath making class January 18. Cost is $10 and advance sign-up is required.

2 Bridge club at 3 p.m. January 9, 16, 23 and 30.

H Monday line dance class with George Petrella at 10:30 a.m.

2 Chair volleyball at 11 a.m. January 10 and 17.

H Wednesday ballroom dancing with Richard Morris at 11 a.m.

2 Bunco league at 2 p.m. January 10 and 17.

H Monday Bingo at noon, Friday bingo at 10:30 a.m. H Penny Bingo Thursday at 10 a.m. The exercise room is open during center hours. Call (724) 8694224 or visit cofbeaver.com for a complete schedule. New Brighton Circle of Friends, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events: H Card party from noon to 4 p.m. January 9. H Birthday party January 12. H Fuzzy slipper bingo January 24. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit cofbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

2 Western and Southern Insurance talk at 9:30 a.m. January 12. 2 Birthday lunch celebration at 11:30 a.m. January 12. 2 Popcorn Day at 10:30 a.m. January 19. 2 Wheeling Island Casino Day at 9 a.m. January 23. 2 Hot Chocolate Day at 9:30 a.m. January 25. Visit centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724) 774-5654 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

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Beaver County author recounts the lives and college basketball coaching careers of the legendary Miller family Sean and Archie Miller, and their cousin, John Calipari, would grow up to lead those three schools to national prominence,” says David, who happened to have Miller as a gym teacher when he attended Blackhawk High School. David is currently a teacher in the Central Valley School District.

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also become coaching stars in the NCAA, at Arizona and Dayton,” David says. “The Millers’ fame in college sports rivals names like Bowden, Harbaugh and Hurley.” Enthralled with tales of the Miller family’s success both on and off the basketball court, David approached John Miller to pen his life’s story of beating childhood polio and a devastating accident (a truck ran over his legs while sled riding), only to go onto lead his sons and many others to athletic success.

David Burhenn’s book.

“Coach Miller was just following his heart’s passion using basketball as a platform for developing young players and future leaders, so little did he know that his two boys,

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The narrative recounts many scenes from Miller ’s life, including his longtime relationship with Kentucky coach John Calipari, his son Sean’s “Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” appearance and an amazing 111-game, section-winning streak during the 1990s. The story also profiles how his other son, Archie, helped bring Dayton back to the top of the A10. Miller himself had a successful playing career at both Wingate University and Pfeiffer University,

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Archie Miller

Sean and Dad on “That’s Incredible.”

and a high school coaching career in which his team won 657 games in 35 years. Today, Miller, 73, shows few signs of having had polio and still works as a coach at the Drill 4 Skill Academy in Monaca. BCSN

Kristi, and their two children, Brooke and Benjamin, reside in Aliquippa. He can be reached at (724) 480-7591. To purchase a copy of the book visit drill4skill.com/store; call (724) 480-7591; or send a $20 check to Miller Time, 103 Mount Laurel Lane, Aliquippa 15001.

“Miller Time: Coach John Miller’s Story” by David Burhenn (ISBN-13: 978-1633851603) can be purchased on Amazon.com for $19.95. David, his wife

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John coaching Kobe Bryant. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK:

Young John at Wingate University.

“The disease that kept President Roosevelt in a wheelchair was now destroying Joe and Catherine Miller’s young son’s muscles at a rate that would soon keep him connected to his bed or a wheelchair for an especially long time—maybe forever. John was admitted immediately to the D.T. Watson Home for Crippled Children, in Sewickley (Pa.), for the best care possible at the time, but the prognosis was not encouraging.”

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It’s never too late to reinvent yourself

Angela shows several drawings she did using Zentangle. By Angela Gentile Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

he great author C.S. Lewis once said, “You’re never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” Most of us have had personal goals and dreams that have not been fulfilled due to life circumstances getting in the way, procrastination, lack of motivation and other barriers. Reinventing yourself or making life changes may appear complicated at this stage of your life. You may believe that too much time has passed and that it would be too difficult to start something new. I would like to encourage you not to be so quick to give up on your goals and dreams. Reinventing yourself can

A good start to “reinventing yourself” is self-reflection and understanding that the good things you are seeking to accomplish will most likely take time and effort. Research and planning will need to be part of the process. Setting due dates to accomplish small goals will help move you closer to accomplishing your overall goal and will help you to stay motivated. Let supportive individuals in your life know of your efforts and ask for their help, if needed. If you are considering a major change and don’t know where to start, obtain resource information from articles in magazines, on the Internet and from reaching out to people who can help you learn from their experience to move you closer to you reaching your goal. Some of my personal ideas to get you thinking about long-forgotten dreams and goals include taking a conversational foreign language class at CCBC or purchasing an instructional language CD prior to going on a trip abroad, starting a vegetable and herb garden to grow your own food, learning how to paint or draw, planning a trip or getting involved with volunteerism. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, put your current skills to use and to connect with

people who have similar interests, goals and ideas. We all know people and maybe we are guilty ourselves of saying that we would like to do certain things but ultimately never follow through. I always thought it would be great to draw, but I could not draw animals and other things in proper proportion. Because of my desire to learn to create suitable visual pictures of animals and other figures through drawing, I decided to do something about it. Last year, I invested in a $4 book on how to do Zentangle. Zentangle is a method used to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Surprisingly, I found it very simple to use. By drawing straight and curved lines, circles and squiggles, you can make beautiful designs. It is non-technical, fun and relaxing. I enjoy doing the art while I am in a noisy, busy airport and while on vacation. One of my friends acknowledged my work as I was casually drawing while on vacation and commented that she did not know that I was an artist. I just chuckled. If that inner voice is giving you that nudge to accomplish a goal or dream, maybe it is your time to reinvent yourself! BCSN The Center at the Mall, located in Beaver Valley Mall, is offering a program beginning this month called “You Are Never too Old to Reinvent Yourself.” It will encourage movement through exercise and weight loss, if needed. There will be an introduction program from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on January 10 and 17. Sign up by stopping in the Center at the Mall or calling (724) 728-1422.

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be as simple as striving to make small changes every day by just aiming to be a better version of yourself in all that you do. Those things can add up and be life changing. You may even gain the confidence and energy to go further and rediscover a major goal that you set aside a long time ago and are now ready to take.

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Beaver County Ombudsmen advocate for those who can’t

he Ombudsman Department at the Beaver County Office on Aging advocates for those who can’t and supports those who can. It ensures that all long-term care consumers live with dignity and respect. The Ombudsman team includes supervisor Tesi Dye, case aide Leslie Lotito and staff Ombudsmen Dawna Bott, Joline Pawlack, Sandy Barrow and Tracey Weyman. Ombudsmen make unannounced facility visits to personal care and nursing homes in Beaver County to talk with residents, families and staff about the quality of life in the facilities and provide information on residents’ rights and how to resolve problems. Ombudsmen provide training for residents, staff, family members and community groups. The team also attends licensing exit surveys and resident council meetings. Staff is available to answer questions and provide directions over the phone or via email, as well as investigate and help resolve resident directed complaints. Part of the Ombudsman team includes a number of dedicated volunteers who are vital to expanding the visibility of

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Fern Hudsteth, Sylvia Myers and Whitney Scelp. These wonderful volunteers have made a huge contribution to the program by making multiple visits to nursing, personal care and Dom Care homes, providing training, attending resident councils meetings and exit surveys. When needed, our volunteers are able to step in and help us out by increasing visits when problems arise or a home is closing. Our volunteers are a valuable part of the Ombudsman team and help us maintain a quality program.

the Ombudsman program in Beaver County. We want to recognize and thank the following volunteers for all the work they do to help us throughout the year: Jean Dobay, Sue Kirkwood, John Myers, Rose Reed, Rick Wasko and Terry Weyman. Additionally, we would like to thank retired volunteers Kay Mihalik, Jerome Pecchi and Barbara Reda, and welcome newcomers

Volunteer Ombudsmen must complete state-required training and a criminal background check. Additional training and support is provided by staff. Meetings are held every other month to discuss issues and share information. Active volunteers are also encouraged to attend state training and network meetings with other counties. BCSN If you are interested in learning more about becoming an Ombudsman volunteer, contact the Ombudsman Department at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262.

News You Can Use * This month we observe: January 1, New Year’s Day; January 18, Martin Luther King Day. * Remember to save all of your 1099 forms from Social Security, pensions, IRA distributions, interest and other income that will arrive in January. Keep them in a safe place in case you need to use them to apply for various programs like PACE, tax and rent rebate and energy assistance. * Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits increased 0.3 percent for 2017. The Social Security Act ties the annual cost-of-living

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adjustment to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. * The Beaver County Office on Aging’s Surprises for Shut-ins program can use donations of new rolls of wrapping paper. If you are shopping for discounted holiday gift wrap in the new year and would like to donate to our program, drop the items off at our agency, located in the Beaver County Human Service Building, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We also accept donations of yarn throughout the year, as we have people who crochet lap blankets for the program. BCSN

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Beaver County history tidbits 2 A foundry was built in Midland during 1906 by S. Jarvis-Adams Co.; later it became part of Macintosh-Hemphill Co. 2 There was a covered bridge in Independence Township until it collapsed in 1948. 2 Piersol Academy of Bridgewater was established in 1815, and it educated many teachers. It was run by Professor Scudder H. Piersol.

Senior Day schedule for 2017 Senior Day is back for 2017. Join us the second Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Center at the Mall, located at 284 Beaver Valley Mall Boulevard in Monaca, for coffee, doughnuts, a small gift, entertainment, blood pressure screening and vendors providing information on senior services and programs. Mark these dates on your calendar: February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10 (Health and History Fair, corridor of Beaver Valley Mall), June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11 (Safety and Emergency Fair, corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall) and November 8. There is no event in January. Each month will have a theme, and there is no cost to attend. It is brought to you by the Beaver County Office on Aging in cooperation with premier sponsors Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses. For more information, call the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN

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Senior center menus

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

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2 Potter Township had been the home of several once-thriving communities that no longer exist. Bellowsville was directly across the Ohio River from Vanport. Nearby was Josephtown, which had its own post office. During World War II, a community called Kobuta was created by Koppers to house its workers in their giant war defense plant operations. Kobuta had a post office and a railroad station. Nothing remains of these communities. In the next several years, Shell Chemicals Co. will be building a multibillion-dollar ethane cracker plant in the community. BCSN.

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Serving you: Your financial gift allows the Beaver County Office on Aging to offer in-home services to frail older adults in their home—because home is where they want to stay. Your donation in any amount increases our ability to help care for our older adults in need.

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• “Surprises for Shut-ins” • Information and Referral • Ombudsman Service • PDA Waiver Program • Domiciliary Care • Care Management • Benefits Counseling • Senior Day • Pre-admission Assessment • Family Caregiver Support Program • APPRISE Program • PrimeTime Health Program • Nursing Home Transition Beaver County Commissioners Sandie Egley, Chairman Daniel C. Camp III Tony Amadio Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging

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Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses There will be no Senior Day for the month of January. Read Beaver County Senior News for more information. Call (724) 847-2262 for information.

Rochester Manor + Villa’s “Vixens” raise funds for Beaver County Humane Society After the Rochester Manor + Villa Ladies Club, called the Villa Vixens, had the idea to help the community through a service project, they devised a clever campaign to raise money for pets. “Most of the women in the club had pets that they were fond of in their past,” explains Rochester Manor + Villa activities director Debbie Graham. So they chose to help the Beaver County Humane Society with a campaign called Pennies for Pets. A jar was placed at the reception desk and soon the pennies started to fill the jar. “Residents would put their loose change in the jar after outings,” Debbie says. “Families, friends and staff all contributed their two cents.”

Mary Ellen Wall presents a check for $150 to Susan Salyards, executive director of the Beaver County Humane Society. Then the club had the idea to visit the animals at the humane society and donate the monies collected. “Our ladies enjoyed all the dogs, cats and bunnies, noting how well they were taken care of and how healthy they looked.” The club officially presented a check for $150 to Susan Salyards, executive director of the Beaver County Humane Society. BCSN Rochester Manor + Villa is located at 174 Virginia Avenue in Rochester. Call (724) 775-6400 or visit rochestermanorandvilla.com.

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Mary Ellen Wall and Mae Kretzer collecting pennies.

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Christine Falcone at the Humane Society.

Entertainments and Events • Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland, presents House of Pop at 7 p.m. January 13 and 14. Celebrate music, dance and pop culture all intertwined in one dazzling production. Cost is $12 for adults; and $5 for students. Call (724) 576-4644, option 2 or visit lincolnparkarts.org. • The 54th annual Beaver County Snow Shovel Riding Championship (weather permitting) will take place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. January 14 at Old Economy Park, Five Forcey Dr., Economy Borough. Fastest snow shovel rider to slide from top of hill to bottom wins (160’ race downhill to finish line). Age 5 years and up. Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon and racing will be from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 17 and under need parental consent to participate. If cancelled, the information will be posted by noon on Thursday, January 12 on the Beaver County Ice Arena Facebook page. Call (724) 770-2060.

• Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland, will host a Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at 1 p.m. January 16. Enjoy a commemoration of the work and passion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. interpreted through oratorical, music and dance performances. Cost is $20 per person. Call (724) 5764644, option 2 or visit lincolnparkarts.org. • Jazz In The Box featuring Billy Price will be presented at 7:30 p.m. January 20 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland. Blues Music Award winner Billy Price will “rock the box” with his signature blend of blues and soul in this dynamic and unique performance. Cost is $20 per person. Call (724) 576-4644, option 2 or visit lincolnparkarts.org. • The Sojourner Quartet will be visiting the Chippewa United Methodist Church, Community Life Center (CLC), 118 McMillen Ave., Beaver Falls at 7 p.m. January 29. Sojourner is a Southern Gospel Quartet singing and sharing the

Gospel of Jesus Christ. Join others in fellowship and be prepared for a fun and entertaining evening of great music. Love offering will be taken to defray the costs. Call (724) 843-4828 or visit chippewaumc.org for more information. • An Evening With David Hodge and Friends will take place at 7 p.m. February 4 at Chippewa United Methodist Church CLC, 118 McMillen Rd., Beaver Falls. Cost is $12 and includes refreshments. Call (724) 843-4828 or visit chippewaumc.org. • The 18th annual Vietnam Veterans Tet Party Reunion will take place from 5 to 11:59 p.m. February 18 at The Fez, 2312 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa. The event includes a short memorial dedication to honor the Beaver County Vietnam Veterans who lost their lives defending our freedom, followed by a buffet dinner, beer, soft drink, dessert and musical entertainment. Adults only. Cost is $25 per person. Call (724) 643-5725 or visit tetparty.com.

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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.

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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.

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Beaver County Office on Aging: www.beavercountypa. gov/office-aging. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call (724) 847-2262 (Local); 1 (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance); TDD (724) 728-5700.

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Benefits Checkup: www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.

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You or your loved one can live in a completely furnished beautiful home in Beaver County with loving support. Housing includes homemade meals, medication assistance and transportation to medical appointments and other activities.

COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462. Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (800) 677-1116. Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636. Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227. Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.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.

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Commitment to Quality Care

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.

Pennsylvania Trivia Answer all of the questions correctly for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. Pennsylvania is bordered by how many states?________ 2. Which mountain range runs through the middle of the state?___________________________________________ 3. Which city in Pennsylvania is known as “The Sweetest Place on Earth”?_____________________________________ 4. Which town in Pennsylvania is known as the “Black Cherry Capital of the World”?_________________________ 5. The first baseball stadium opened in Pittsburgh in 1909. What was the name of the stadium?____________________ 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.

6. The longest river on the east coast flows through several states, including Pennsylvania. Which river is it?_____________________________________ 7. What Pennsylvanian city was the capital of the United States for 10 years?___________________________________ 8. What famous NFL quarterback is from Monongahela, Pennsylvania?_______________________________________ 9. Where was Little League Baseball started?_____________ 10. What is Pennsylvania’s highest point?_______________ Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

Congratulations to Phyllis Akbarzadeh who won last month’s contest. The answers were:

1. Sledding; 2. Scarf; 3. Skates; 4. Icicles; 5. Jacket; 6. Blizzard; 7. Snowball; 8. Boots; 9. Igloo; 10. Wonderland; 11. Winter; 12. Family; 13. Hats; 14. Earmuffs; 15. Snowing; 16. Sweater; 17. White; 18. Windy; 19. Dark; 20. Season; 21. Vacation; 22. Baking; 23. Lights; 24. Candles

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.

Brighton Rehab & Wellness Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center January 2017 • Beaver County Senior News

246 Friendship Circle, Beaver (724) 775-7100 • Admissions: (724) 773-5209

brightonwellness.com

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: $29,220 one person; $33,360 two persons

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...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $38,950; 2 Persons $44,500 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

Crossword Puzzle answer on page 2

CHILLY COCOA FIREPLACE FROST

HIBERNATE HOLIDAYS HOLLY MITTENS

SHOVEL SNOWFLAKE SNOWMAN WINTER

A killer pickle My three-year-old grand-daughter stuck out her hand and said, “Look at the fly I killed.” Since she was eating a pickle at the time, I thrust her contaminated hands under the faucet and washed them with antibacterial soap. After sitting her down to finish her pickle, I asked, with a touch of awe, “How did you kill that fly all by yourself?” Between bites, she said, “I hit it with my pickle.” A good marriage I once gave my husband the silent treatment for an entire week, at the end of which he declared, “Hey, we’re getting along pretty great lately!” Tis’ the season Halloween is the beginning of the holiday shopping season. That’s for women. The beginning of the holiday shopping season for men is Christmas Eve. I would if I could. My grandson sat in the bathroom with me, watching as I removed my dentures and brushed them. After a few minutes, he asked, “Can you take your ears off too?”

ACROSS 1 Hunger indicator 5 Scale member 8 Farrow and Hamm 12 Starbucks order 14 Village People hit 15 Baptize 16 Sharp tooth 17 Vinyl records 18 Garden dwarfs 20 Like crazy 23 “Scram!” 24 Messes up 25 Abbreviate 28 Teeny 29 Knightley of “Atonement” 30 Gift from Santa 32 Add sugar to 34 Poolroom supply 35 Reply to “Shall we?” 36 Whale food 37 Goldberg on “The View” 40 — tizzy 41 Pile 42 Seldom 47 Museo display 48 Tinsel-like 49 Pitch 50 Capitol Hill VIP 51 Wise one

DOWN 1 Chest muscle 2 Fireplace residue 3 “Fresh Air” airer 4 Barbecues 5 Bygone jets 6 Sugary suffix 7 Texas bovine 8 “Yeah, sure!” 9 Mosque bigwig 10 Teen’s woe 11 Droops 13 Catch sight of 19 Asta’s mistress 20 Kitten’s cry 21 War god 22 Sketched 23 Recoils (with “away”) 25 Microwave choices 26 Needle case 27 Yuletide tune 29 Retain 31 Designer monogram 33 Runs off to wed 34 Arts companion 36 Shoelace snarl 37 “Huh?” 38 Medal earner 39 Feedbag fill 40 “Don’t rub —!” 43 Flamenco cheer 44 Chai, e.g. 45 Work unit 46 “Science Guy” Bill

January 2017 • Beaver County Senior News

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Aliquippa 2007 Sheffield Rd Aliquippa, PA 15001 (724) 375-1672

Baden 1647 State Street Baden, PA 15005 (724) 869-9925

Center 3589 Brodhead Rd Monaca, PA 15061 (724) 774-2990

Brighton Township 4935 Tuscarawas Road Beaver, PA 15009 (724) 495-6583