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Breakfast club gives local veterans a forum for sharing their stories By Gina Mazza
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torytelling is ingrained in the very fabric of our humanity. The act of sharing our stories can identify our commonalities and connect us in ways that inspire, educate, catalyze action and even heal hearts. When it comes to our nation’s military veterans, every single one has an historic story to tell. That’s the inspiration behind the locally based Veterans Breakfast Club, or VBC. Over scrambled eggs, hot coffee and camaraderie, members of our nation’s armed forces—past and present—are given an opportunity to speak about their experiences. “Our mission is to create communities of listening around veterans and their stories so that this living history is never forgotten,”
explains Executive Director Todd DePastino of Mt. Lebanon. Each has a story to tell. All we need to do is ask.” Every veteran, regardless of
Todd DePastino when or how they served, is invited to participate, along with their families, friends and neighbors. The club is open to anyone in the community—veteran or non-veteran—and there are no membership dues. Last year, VBC brought together 7,500 community
members, all for the purpose of hearing veterans share their stories. “At each breakfast, we usually prearrange to have a couple of the veterans speak,” explains Ellie DePastino, the club’s media and communications manager. “We especially like to give the floor to World War II because their numbers are dwindling quickly. Then we open it up to the crowd. It’s always heartwarming and poignant.” The initial concept for the club was sparked in 2007 when Bridgeville resident Dan Cavanaugh began accompanying vets on trips to the war memorials in Washington, DC and serving as a bus captain. “I noticed that those trips weren’t just social, but also therapeutic,” recalls Dan, whose father served in World War II. “The Continued on page 4
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For better or worse, we are living through an unprecedented period in our nation’s history. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic and racial tensions, and more have many feeling anxious and isolated. You’re not alone. This issue is dedicated to helping you stay connected with your community and get the resources you may need at this time. We’d like to extend our gratitude to to everyone in our area who has helped out during this crisis, particularly the first responders, food banks, medical personnel and those manning phone helplines. Your dedication has not gone unnoticed. We appreciate you.
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Local greenhouse and market ready and open for the growing season about working here? I get to see the people in the neighborhood. I am a retired nurse and I get to renew friendships with some of my patients and my neighbors, and of course provide them with fresh flowers and vegetables.” Sam’s Market is located at 1107 Midland-Beaver Road in Industry. To learn more, call (724) 312 1566 or call Sandy Householder at (724) 495 3340 or (724) 312-1566.
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So it’s only natural that in 1993, Alice—affectionately known as Sam—decided to open a greenhouse and farmer’s market of her own. “Years ago, my husband, Gary, made the mistake of buying me a small [DIY] greenhouse from a nursery in town,” she jokes.
beginning on July 1. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has chosen to mail out rebates starting six weeks early. A total of 110,000 rebates were mailed on May 19 and another 60,000 have been mailed each week since. If you have already applied for a rebate, you should receive your check by July 1. If you have not applied, there is still time, as the deadline has been extended through December 31. For an application, call the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262, or contact your state legislator’s office.
“We put that structure together and it just grew from there. Eventually, I needed something to do with the excess produce I was growing. That’s when we opened Sam’s Market.” Sam’s full-time job is as a United States Mail Carrier with a route in Industry.
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hen Unity Township resident Alice Albitz was growing up, she loved to play in the dirt. “My parents both worked at a greenhouse in Beaver Falls all of their lives, so I got my green thumb from them,” she comments.
Now through October 31, the hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Sandy Householder of Ohioville Borough has been helping out at the market for seven years. “You know what I love
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Offerings include everything from flowers (annuals and perennials) and vegetables to flower baskets and specialty planters. Come autumn, they will have plenty of pumpkins and gourds, mum and fresh apple cider. Everything is grown locally at Sam’s greenhouse in East Palestine.
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Continued from page 1 time spent sharing their war experiences and listening to others who had been in similar situations was priceless in so many ways.” Yet Dan observed that not every vet could (or wanted to) make the bus trips. So he began inviting veterans to come together locally for informal breakfasts. Todd, a history professor and author of a biography of World War II cartoonist Bill Mauldin, attended one of the breakfasts. In 2008, he joined up with Dan to formalize and expand the club’s reach. Requests to host the breakfasts caught on and has grown to 39 locations. Evening and online events were gradually added, broadening the club’s activities to about 70 storytelling events each month. Over the course of 12 years, about 40,000 people have attended the club’s events. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, VBC has made arrangements to host all of its events online for the foreseeable future. “We’ve initiated a program called VBC at Home, where we do live streams every Wednesday through a platform called Facebook Live,” Ellie comments. “We’re encouraging everyone to still be engaged because we’re in this time of crisis and people are experiencing isolation. Our veterans are especially susceptible to this so we’re making it easy for them to participate.” Using Facebook Live, the veterans can share their stories
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Photos from facebook.com/veteransbreakfastclub. from the comfort of their living rooms. Anyone can watch, comment or ask questions as the live event is happening. “We will also be adding pre-filmed videos and virtual happy hours where veterans can video chat with their friends over whatever beverage they prefer.” To participate in VBC at Home, go to Facebook.com/veteransbreakfastclub. Veterans’ stories are recorded for posterity and housed on the club’s website, as well. “We invite anyone and everyone to attend our events and listen to the stories of our veterans,” Todd says. “There’s no better way to say ‘thank you for your service’.” To learn more, contact Ellie DePastino at (412) 623-9029 or ellie@ veteransbreakfastclub.com or visit vbcpgh.org.
Beaver Valley Choral Society presents “SummerSing!” event online I
f you enjoy singing and want to participate in an informal, fun-filled musical experience, join the Beaver Valley Choral Society’s annual community outreach program called SummerSing! SummerSing! provides an opportunity for community singers to refine and review choral musicianship skills while expanding their choral repertoire. This year’s event explores the poignant and captivating music of the Appalachian region. Selections include “Swing and Turn,” “Jubilee,” “Bright Morning Stars,” “Hallelujah,” “Will the Circle be Unbroken,” and a selection of shapenote hymns. The event will take place from Monday through Wednesday, July 27 to 29, in three two-hour rehearsals starting at 7 p.m. online on zoom.us, a video conferencing website. A free hour-long interest session will be offered prior to rehearsal on Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. There is no audition requirement; every voice is welcome. BVCS Associate Conductor Sharon R. Burchill is the event conductor. Kristina Vaskys, music educator from
New York’s Village Community School, is guest clinician. A $50 per person fee will cover music expense and access to a special interest session on shape-note singing with Kristina. For details or to register (by July 10), visit bvchoralsociety.org.
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Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin Beaver County Humane Society matches senior pets with older adults The Beaver County Humane Society recently announced its Senior 2 Senior Adoption Program, which provides rescued senior animals with wonderful, loving homes for seniors ages 65 and older. “Seniors get to enjoy the benefits of having a pet, and we remove the barriers that often keep them from adopting an animal,” says Executive Director Susan Salyards. “Senior animals and senior adopters can complement one another perfectly.” Having the companionship of a pet has been proven to reduce depression, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and help one deal with loss and grief. The routine of caring for a pet can give structure and purpose to a senior’s daily life and can incorporate regular exercise into their day. Older animals are better suited for seniors as they are often gentler, calmer, have an established demeanor and temperament, and are likely to be potty trained and understand at least basic commands. The quiet and doting home of an older adult is the perfect match for an older animal looking for a new home.
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To learn more, call (724) 775-5801, ext. 192.
Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Commissioners: Daniel C. Camp III, Chairman, Jack Manning, Tony Amadio
1020 Eighth Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Website: beavercountypa.gov/Depts/OOA 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 Protective Services for Older Adults (724) 775-1786 (to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation - 24 hours) Ombudsman (724) 480-8589 (to report resident rights issues in nursing homes, personal care homes and long-term care services) ombudsman@bcoa.us Services: * Information and Referral * Care Management * Benefits / APPRISE Counseling * 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 2020 Farmers Market Nutrition Program The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, provides eligible seniors with four $6 vouchers, a total of $24 in vouchers, which can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at any participating farmer’s market.
To request an application:
Farmers Markets - Local Growers Ambridge Park Rd. and Route 65 Thursdays 4 to 7 p.m. May through November Beaver
Call (724) 846-1959 or (724) 869-4224* Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Beaver County Courthouse parking lot Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May through December
*If you have already called the Office on Aging to request an application, you do not need to call again.
Beaver Falls
Fill out the application COMPLETELY, SIGN it, and MAIL to: Beaver County Office on Aging 1020 Eighth Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 To apply, individuals must be age 60 or older (as of December 31, 2020), reside in Beaver County and meet income guidelines: household of 1, $23,606 or household of 2, $31,894. Only one set of vouchers per person is permitted, while supplies last. For a list of where the vouchers can be used, visit pafmnp.org. See pages 8 and 9 for a copy of the application.
712 12th St. Mondays 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. May through November New Brighton Diamond Milling Co. parking lot 313 Fifth Ave. Tuesdays 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. May through November New Sheffield First United Methodist Church parking lot 2816 Brodhead Rd. Wednesdays 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. May* through October Chippewa Chippewa United Methodist Church parking lot 2545 Darlington Rd. Tuesdays 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. May through November *Opening for New Sheffield was cancelled in May. Opening date to be announced. ** Some markets are open through December but vouchers need to be redeemed by November 30, 2020.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, application forms and vouchers will be processed ONLY through the mail. Vouchers will not be given out in person. You must complete an application in order to receive your vouchers. Because of this new process, do not expect to receive your vouchers until sometime in August. Vouchers can be used until November 30, 2020.
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Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin For office use only Application _____________ COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
2020 Application Form To qualify you must be 60 or older (or turn 60 by 12/31/2020) and meet the household income guidelines. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES I certify that the information I have provided below 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.
By signing this, I acknowledge that my total household income is within the Income guidelines: $23,606 for 1 person in the household; or $31,894 for 2 people in the household and that I am 60 years old or older (or will turn 60 by December 31, 2020). 1st Participant Name (print):
Birth date ________________
(Person checks are for) (Signature)
2nd Participant Name (print):
Birth Date ________________
(Person checks are for) (Signature)
Address (print):
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County you live in _______________________________
Please circle the most appropriate identifier for each: Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
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If more responses are received than funding allows you will be notified by mail. Please mail your completed form before September 30, 2020 to: Beaver County Office on Aging 1020 8th Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Please see forUSDA USDA Nondiscrimiantion Please see page back9for Nondiscrimination Statement Statement
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Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin For office use only Application _____________ 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 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
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fax: (202) 690-7442; or
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You can use... The Beaver County Office on Aging adapts amidst the pandemic outbreak
Some people, churches and social service groups decided to mobilize quickly and offered food and other necessities to older adults, school children, families or anyone in need, even pets. We had to adapt at the Beaver County Office on Aging. Over half of the staff was sent to work remotely from home in mid-March, and a small amount of us manned the office, including myself. Then the governor moved Beaver County to the red phase, and I had to work from home starting March 30. I had never worked from home. I prided myself on being able to separate my work and home life all these years. We were advised by the state Department of Aging to not do face-to-face assessments, but to handle them by telephone. We had to learn how to do video conferencing with staff. There were some initial challenges with Internet connections, hot spots and cell phones. By lots of trial and error, we figured it out. We had to close our senior centers and arranged to have them sanitized. They are permitted to reopen in the green phase, and we will have to inform you as to how that will happen. We know that you are ready to socialize again. We had to cancel caregiver events— Senior Day at the Mall, among others.
By Angela Gentile Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging
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You can say it’s the new Roaring 20’s—the 2020’s. A pesky, invisible virus sped across the world and changed our lives in ways we could not easily envision. Some stayed healthy; some got the virus and did not know it; some got the virus mildly and recovered; some got the virus badly and recovered; some recovered and are experiencing lingering syndrome symptoms. Unfortunately, some passed away. Some people’s lives sped up—including grocery store and health care workers among many others. Some people’s lives came to a halt being laid off, furloughed or fired as their work was deemed nonessential during this difficult period. Some people had to adapt. Many businesses had to revamp how they conducted business. Some ramped up or had to figure out how provide their service by preorder and prepay, order ahead, drive through, pick up outside the door or delivery.
In-home services continued to be delivered during the pandemic. We were able to take new referrals. Our Home Delivered Meals deliveries continued. We retrieved your phone messages regularly from our answering machine, and then staff called you back providing information and even Medicare insurance counseling. Senior Farmers Market Program vouchers will need to be distributed and even this will occur differently this year. During this time, we had to conduct a Four-Year Plan Needs Assessment required by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and do it all online through a Survey Monkey questionnaire. We had to get innovative to get adults ages 60 and older to respond to the survey. In the past, we printed a lot of surveys and went to wellattended events at the senior centers, senior events and church groups asking people to complete the survey. We did this as older adults, even those who have computer and Internet access, were reluctant to do the survey online. So we pushed out tons of emails to professionals, BCOA Advisory Council, social service agencies and organizations, and they helped us immensely by putting our survey link on their websites and social
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin media for people to see. They sent our survey link to their email contacts. Our senior centers and one of our BCOA staff members called many people asking them the questions of the survey, and most everyone was willing to participate. Through all this, we exceeded the number of people participating from four years ago. Gradually, staff will be returning to our office. There will be new procedures for staff as we work among one another. We may have some guidelines if you need to visit our office. We will need to patient with each other as we navigate keeping everyone safe and providing aging services to keep you at home—where you want to be.
SPOTLIGHT on Senior Concerns
The fungi overwinter on plant debris and are transported to susceptible host plants by splashing rain, wind or insects. Ideal conditions for powdery mildew infections are warm, dry days followed by cool, humid nights. Spores germinate over night and are carried on air currents to infect other plants.
Powdery mildew on your plants and flowers may be a non-lethal fungal disease By Mary V. Clark Penn State Master Gardener
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gardeners
will recognize the flour-like patches of powdery mildew on leaves, stems, shoot tips, flower buds or blossoms on a variety of plants. What they may not realize is that the fungal disease is host specific and the lesions found on fruit trees are not caused by the same fungus as those on rose bushes, lilacs, or cucurbits like squash and cucumber.
Control measures include selecting resistant varieties before purchase or planting susceptible plants in areas with good air circulation and adequate sunlight. Space or prune overcrowded plants to reduce humidity levels and use soaker hoses or water in the morning to allow leaves time to dry. Finally, remove and destroy all infected plant parts and do not compost any diseased debris to prevent the fungus from overwintering. If the disease is severe, registered fungicides can be used. Follow all label directions. References Bulatovic-Danilovich, M. (n.d.). Powdery Mildew. Retrieved from Extension Service West Virginia University: extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/ plant-disease/fruit-vegetable-diseases/powdery-mildew Newman, S., & Pottorff, L. (2013, May). Powdery Mildews - 2.902. Retrieved from Colorado State University Extension: extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yardgarden/powdery-mildews-2-902
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Infection is rarely lethal but it can cause leaves to yellow, turn brown and drop early. Fruit and vegetable yields are reduced and ornamentals are often blemished with decline in overall plant vigor and slower than normal growth.
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Circle of Friends
Please be patient and bear with us as we strive to navigate through this “new normal.” Our first and very most important priority is to keep all of our participants, staff and volunteers safe and healthy. We will have plenty of hand sanitizer available, we suggest everyone wear a cloth mask, and we will be disinfecting surfaces daily throughout the day. The following are some of the weekly activities that will be starting back up. If you have any questions regarding activities, call your local center.
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s our region begins to re-open and get back to a sense of normalcy, the staff at Circle of Friends community centers is looking forward to seeing our friends! We have certainly missed all of your smiling faces! As we open our doors again, please note that there will be some changes. Some activities or programs may move to different days or times. The centers are required to follow social distancing guidelines set forth by the CDC. We will have a limit on the number of people that can be in the centers at any one time, but we will do our best to continue to offer the activities and classes that so many people enjoy.
For more information or to reserve a meal visit cofbeaver.com or call (724) 869-4224 or (724) 846-1959. July 2020 • Beaver County Senior News
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Baden Community Center Circle of Friends St. John’s Baptist School 371 Linmore Ave. Baden (724) 869-4224 cofbeaver.com
Midland Satellite Center Circle of Friends Knights of Columbus 838 Midland Ave. Midland (724) 869-4224 cofbeaver.com
New Brighton Community Center Circle of Friends 1851 Third Ave. (Madonna Hall at Holy Family) New Brighton (724) 846-1959 cofbeaver.com
Aliquippa Satellite Center Circle of Friends St. Titus Church 952 Franklin Ave. Aliquippa (724) 857-9989 cofbeaver.com
Line dancing, exercise classes, bingo and the use of the exercise equipment will all be starting back up immediately, while following social distancing practices, and meals will also be served. Please note: It is very important to call at least two days in advance to make a meal reservation. We are required to limit the number of guests at the centers, and therefore will only be able to take a certain number of meal reservation! Please call for more information. Circle of Friends Baden: (724) 869-4224 Circle of Friends New Brighton: (724) 846-1959
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin 570 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd Rural King Corridor Inside the Mall Monaca, PA 15061 (724) 774 - 5654
Center Hours (may change upon reopening) Mon 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tues-Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri & Sat 7:30 a.m. - 4 pm
Programs, classes, and activities that regularly occur at the Center at the Mall and will resume when we reopen in the green phase. SilverSneakers and Punch Pass eligible.
Chair Volleyball Class (No Charge) Tues. & Thurs. at 11 a.m. Wed. at 4 p.m.
SilverSneakers Classic
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 11 a.m.
Yoga (chair and standing only) Tuesday & Thursday at 10 a.m.
Activities and Programs
SilverSneakers Circuit Thursday at 9 a.m.
Cardio Sculpt
Belly Buster
Mix-It Up Cardio Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Bingo, Bunco, Mah-jongg, Pinochle, Shuffleboard, and many more
Lunch & Learns
Monday & Friday at 10 a.m. Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Art Club Billiards Computer & iPhone Classes Daily Lunches Dinner and a Movie Game Clubs
Pertinent senior information and healthy lunch
Senior Day at the Mall Trips
Monthly casino trips and occasional overnight destination trips
Social Distancing Activities with Center at the Mall If you are looking for ways to stay healthy and active while social distancing, Center at the Mall encourages you to check out our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/centeratthemall Here you can find the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, information provided by the Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Taskforce, exercise videos you can follow along with from home, uploaded by our Fitness Specialists, healthy recipes, and much more. The Center is looking forward to reopening in the green phase as soon as possible and can’t wait to see all of our members again. Take care everyone!
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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
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“We call it a ‘Holy Hook-up’ as to how the Lord led This charge for direct cremation without any locaus to this attendant rights or ceremonies includes: tion,” explains e c kof y death H e t z e r, • Removing the deceased person from any B place has person been a within Beaver County and transporting thewho deceased to the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd. mission worker w i t h H oors legal anna • Consulting with the appropriate family member(s) since “We guardian at the Thomas M. SmithIndustries Funeral Home &1996. CrematoA unique form of ministry had outgrown our Bakry Ltd. to acquire necessary vital statistics and authorizations. called Hosanna Industries erstown space and were • is Email or fax arrangements are available available to individuals looking to build a larger in the Pittsburgh region • Sheltering the remains for a 24 hour period by facility to (required accommodate who may need a helping law) prior to performing the cremation. our growth. Through a hand, as well as to those friend of a friend, weobewere • who Performing theoffer cremation on site. (Additional fee for want to a hand led to the Rinard Lane sity) to others. campus where we found • Placing the cremated remains inexactly a simple container. what we were Officially started on Palm looking for: a volunteer during • Sunday Presentingin the1990 cremated remains to the appropriate family an ofmember(s) or service legal guardian at thedormitory, Thomas M.chapel, Smith Funeral a worship at First Home & Crematory Ltd. fice, warehouse space, a Presbyterian Church of maintenance garage and the and nonprofit • Bakerstown, Prearrangements Prefunding available has steadily grown to in- staff housing. It was a come true! We have clude 13 buildings two dream The concerns of a familyinrequesting direct cremation are worked in hard to update locations in Beaver andbe performed simple-the cremation should a timely and each building, add new Allegheny counties, and dignified manner, under the supervision of a professional make the funeral director,an and at a fair cost. structures The Thomasand M. Smith has served increasing facility functional and Funeral Home Crematory Ltd. is committed to satisfying number of &community these concerns, and we opportunity to be of beautiful.” residents during thatwelcome time. the service. Call us if you have any questions or wish to make Its expansion took a leap The Rochester campus is arrangements. forward in 1998, when Ho- also the site for Hosanna sanna Industries moved Industries’ construction from Bakerstown to its services and home repair current headquarters in program. Through this Rochester/New Sewick- program, volunteers reley Township, Beaver model existing low-income County (close to Cranberry homes for needy families and build new homes for families in need. For qualifying households, volunteer staff turn around the construction of new homes in one week. These “Blitz Builds” are made possible Daniel T. D’Alessandro, Supervisor not just with volunteer 930 Center Avenue. labor but also donated and Blawnox, PA 15238 materials and discounted Exit 9 Route 28 North goods, and a uniquely orShould this information reachganized your home at a time of building method illness or sorrow, please accept sincere apology. thatour compresses the build time into seven days.
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