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July 2013

Volume 13, Number 5

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BCOA care manager Dawna Bott with caregiver Marilyn Dobich.

Photo by Celeste Van Kirk.

Family Caregiver Support Program seminar salutes caregivers The Beaver County Office on Aging recently held its ninth annual Family Caregiver Program Seminar at Monaca Turners. This year’s event featured a patriotic theme entitled “A Salute to Caregivers.” Thirteen caregivers and their guests enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch and listened as Matt Long from

Valley Care Association offered tips about “Staying Safe at Home.” Special guests included the Beaver County Commissioners, who thanked the caregivers for their commitment to keeping their loved ones at home and about the importance of their caregiving job. Entertainment was provided by “Vintage Vocals by Tiffani.”

See page 15 to learn about a new book that celebrates the history of Aliquippa.

Caregivers were presented with gift bags and were asked to pick a patriotic rubber ducky for chances to win dinner certificates, gift cards or door prizes—all of which were donated by BCOA providers or Beaver County businesses.

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The El-Reys reunite and delight audiences. See page 18.

Publisher’s Corner Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster Editor: Gina Mazza Art Director: Shantessa Hogan Sales Executive: Wallace Webster Photographer: Chuck LeClaire Contributing Writers: Angela Gentile Pollie Greenier Henry Gribbin Gina Mazza

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Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities for June: 2 Birthday lunch celebration with entertainment by Johnny at 11:30 a.m. July 11. 2 Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. July 15. Cost is $8 per person and includes catered dinner. 2 Pinochle tournament at 10 a.m. July 16. 2 Shingles vaccine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22. No cost to non insured/underinsured individuals. Must sign up in advance. 2 Single mingle happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. July 22. Cost is $7 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 2 Cooking light and healthy from 3 to 5 p.m. July 23. Cost is $10 per person. 2 Picnic in the park and bingo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allaire Park in Monaca. Cost is $5 per person. 2 Casino day trip to Meadows. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets are first come first serve. Call (724) 774-5654 or visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. BCSN

Baden Circle of Friends Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events: H Red/White and Blue celebration, dinner at 5 p.m. and music by Wally Merriman from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 8. H Beach party day with bingo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music with Gene Testa from 2:30 to 5 p.m. July 18.

Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver. com for details. BCSN

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

H Card party from 3 to 7 p.m. July 8. Cost is $5 per person and includes meal.

H Pirate game at 5 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. H Trip to Meadows Casino and/or Tanger Outlets at 9 a.m. July 22. Cost is $25 per person.

Call (724) 846-1959 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for information. BCSN

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H Trip to Meadows Casino at 9:30 a.m. July 25. Cost is $20 per person.

Peripheral Artery Disease can be very serious if not treated properly By Jude Lauffer, Gateway Health For Beaver County Senior News

ave you noticed your legs cramping or your muscles hurting when walking or climbing stairs but those feelings disappear once you rest for a few moments? Or, maybe you notice that one leg or foot may be cold or feels numb. Have you noticed redness or changes to the color of the skin on your legs or sores on your feet or legs that won’t heal? The name for a condition that can cause this is peripheral artery disease (PAD), or sometimes known as poor leg circulation. Many times, these symptoms are passed off as just getting older; however, it is not a normal part of aging. This condition can lead to amputations, heart attack or a stroke. Certain factors raise your risk of this condition. Culprits are smoking,

diabetes, obesity, being African American, having high blood pressure, high cholesterol, increasing age over 50 and those with a family history of peripheral artery disease, heart disease or a stroke. There is risk in not sharing symptoms of PAD with your health care provider. If you have or are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to make your doctor aware even if you think the symptoms don’t mean anything. Sometimes, things you don’t think matter are the very things that matter the most! Advise the practitioner about when the symptoms started, if they occur all the time or only with certain activities? Also, let the practitioner know what makes them better! Medications can cause some of these symptoms, especially cramping. Take a list of all your medicines including over the counter and herbal treatments to your appointment.

Peripheral artery disease cannot be cured but it can be managed so other complications are less likely to occur. BCSN

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Family Caregiver Support Program seminar salutes caregivers Continued from page 1 The Family Caregiver Program is actively recruiting more caregivers at this time. The goal of the program is to provide financial, emotional and educational support to caregivers in the community so that they can continue to care for their loved ones at home. To learn more, call BCOA at (724) 847-2262 (local) or (888) 548-2262 (long distance). This year’s Family Caregiver Program Seminar was made possible by support from the following sponsors: Tiffani Eckhart of Vintage Vocals sings to Helen Roll. Prize Sponsors: A Cook’s Ware

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This month’s Day at Mall focuses on healthy eating

top by the July 10 Senior Day at the Mall for “You Are What You Eat.” The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Sears corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall. A variety of vendors will discuss special diets, healthy eating and portion control. Healthy beverages, food samples and recipes will be available. Wear your red, white and blue attire in celebration of Independence Day. Upon registration, guests will receive a small gift while supplies last, and will be eligible for door prizes and a gift card drawing. Also, Chick-fil-A coffee, doughnuts and cookies will be available to enjoy.

Day at the Mall, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, a NiSource Company, is the #1 resource for personal “on the spot” consultation and information for older adults all in one convenient location. Event sponsors are Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark. Donations are accepted and used to maintain and support the program. To learn more, visit www.seniordayatthemall.com or call Pat at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 (local) or (888) 548-2262 (long-distance). BCSN Jean Pittman and Carol Greiner represent the Vicary House. [left] Organist Bob Vallecorsa entertains. [right] Beaver County Industrial Museum Director Donald Inman talks to Beverly James.

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Photos were taken at last month’s Day at the Mall.

BCOAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angela Gentile demonstrates German paper cutting techniques.

The doughnut table is always a popular stop. [left] Sarah Spanik samples southern sweet tea from volunteer Tomi Ciampoli.

Tatted lace makers Evelyn Whitlatch and Peg Schockling.

[right] Ellwood City Historical Society board members Pat Shoaf, Karen Guy and Dorothy Buquo. Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Beaver County Senior News

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Entertainment and Events • Center Township Community Day will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. July 7 at Fred Taddeo Municipal Park, 224 Center Grange Rd., Center Township. There will be food booths, live entertainment, games, craft, children activities, Zambelli fireworks at 10 p.m. and more. Call (724) 774-0271. • Hopewell Park Fest will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. July 12 and 13 and from noon to 5 p.m. July 14 at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Ave., Hopewell Township. Features live bands, food, games, rides, paddleboats, dunk tank, crafts for kids along with teen activities, fireworks and summer fun for all ages. Shuttle service available from Margaret Ross and Hopewell Elementary Schools. All welcome. There is a fee for rides. Call (724) 378-1460. • The South Side Historical Village will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13 at the Hookstown Fair

Grounds, 1198 State Route 168, Hookstown. Call (724) 899-4165 or visit www. sshva.iwarp.com for information. • The Monaca Turners will hold a car cruise from 2 to 6 p.m. July 14 at Monaca Turners, 1700 Old Brodhead Rd., Monaca. Join the Monaca Turners for their first car cruise, the first 100 cars will receive a dash plaque. Call (724) 774-7007 for more information. • The Ambridge Greek Food Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 17 to 20 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Rd., Ambridge. Celebrate four days of Greek food, fun and entertainment. Lunch and dinner will be served daily. Fee varies for meals. All welcome. Call (724) 266-5336 for information. • The Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation at the Vicary Mansion, will sponsor an auction Saturday, July 20 at the Third

Avenue Gazebo Park in downtown Freedom. The preview starts at 11 a.m., and the auction begins at 1 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. For more information, call the foundation at (724) 775-1848. • An Independence Day of Celebration will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. July 20 at the Independence Township Municipal Complex, 104 School Rd., Independence Township. Enjoy family fun and games in a beautiful country setting. Games, pony rides, kid’s bike parade, dunk tank, crafts, silent auction, raffles and a picnic supper featuring the famous dollar menu. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Call (724) 378-3739. • Come out to Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Rd., Chippewa Township, for a car cruise from 1 to 5 p.m. July 28. There will be many antique and classic cars, D.J, food, free give-a-ways. (Rain date will be August 4). Suggested donation is $3 per person.

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News You Can Use * Learn how easy it is to add pizzazz to a border, container or windowsill, and oomph to your favorite dishes by growing, preserving and using your own herbs. Join Penn State Master Gardeners at the Library Garden Series at 6:30 p.m. July 10 at the Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver. The cost is $4, payable at the door. To register, call (724) 774-3003. * The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a voluntary, free safety program that provides law enforcement with the ability to notify your emergency contact persons in case you have an emergency. The Emergency Contact Information program offers Pennsylvania driver’s license and PennDOT-issued ID holders the chance to log into a secure database and list two emergency contacts that you have chosen to be contacted in the event that you undergo an emergency and cannot speak for yourself. Your information is accessible only by law enforcement. To sign up, visit www.dmv.state.pa.us and click on the program icon (a blue keystone with a white cross in a red circle). * July is a good time to shop for these items, which typically go on sale: bottled water, picnic-type foods, fresh fruit, furniture, home decor, stoves, grills and tools.

Interacting at the Healthy Steps for Older Adults event at Circle of Friends, Baden, were Earl Fluharty, trainer Carol McClain, Jane Baker, trainer Dolores McIntosh, Carol Tabin, trainer Matt Long and Laura Manko.

Most falls occur in people’s own home, and they are a common cause of injury among older adults. Half of the people who break a hip do not recover fully. Many people cannot stay at home on their own after a fall and some people need to enter a nursing home. Taking the class were participants from Circle of Friends Beaver Falls, Circle of Friends Aliquippa, Circle of Friends Baden and Center at the Mall. “This is information we all know but we need to be reminded,” comments Carol Tabin, 79, of Baden. Kathleen Phillips, 92, of Harmony Township, said, “The program was great. I enjoyed it and would do it again.” One attendee shared her situation regarding a fall a few years ago. Celia Jewell, 77, of Beaver said she got up to use the bathroom at 2 a.m. on a Wednesday and fell. She could not move, and her children found her on the following Monday. She suffered three fractures in her leg. Celia has been able to recover enough to attend the senior center, noting that she has learned a lot from the Healthy Steps program. Susan Pollack, coordinator of Healthy Steps for the Beaver County Office on Aging, noted that the program is provided through the collaboration of professionals and retired professional volunteers. Providing training were John Seitz and Matt Long of Home Safe Home, dietitian Margee Denver, Rob Baer and Bill Pasqual from Medic Rescue, Linda Hall and Angela Gentile from BCOA, retired engineer Norm Trunick, retired education administrative professional Dolores McIntosh, retired teacher Adelaide Burry, retired nurse Carol McClain and retired college registrar Lu Gonzalez. In Memoriam: Sandra R. Berger The Beaver County Office on Aging expresses it sympathy to the family of Sandra R. Berger of Big Beaver, who passed away on May 15. Sandy was a 1957 graduate of Beaver Falls High School, and she worked as a file clerk at the former Babcock & Wilcox Tubular Products Co. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish in Beaver Falls, and a former member of the Ladies Guild, Catholic Daughters of America, Court 1695 of New Brighton and Federation of Democratic Women of Beaver County. She volunteered at Meals on Wheels and also at the Beaver County Office on Aging, where her daughter Denise Hallgren works. Sandy helped BCOA with clerical duties, distribution of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers, and wrapping and delivering Surprises for Shut-ins gifts. Sandy always had a cheery disposition, and she enjoyed talking and laughing with people.

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

A total of 104 older adults recently took strides to reduce their risk of falling by attending the Healthy Steps for Older Adults program offered by the Beaver County Office on Aging. The program shows participants how to reduce their risks for falls and improve their health. The course explains how to stay active, make the home safer, manage medications, talk to their doctor, improve nutrition and learn about resources to help reduce the risks of falls.

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Stuff, stuff and more stuff!

meet so many people who talk about how much stuff they have at home and want to “de-clutter” their home. They ponder what to do and then quickly comment, “I don’t know where to start.” Some people say that they have deceased relatives’ items because they had to clean out a home or apartment quickly after a person passed. Some people have just bought a lot of items, intent on using them but just have not done so. Some people admit that they have a hard time parting with items or feel they may have a use for it later. Other people say they stock up on food, toiletries and other supplies when they are on sale. They are not alone; many of us, including myself at times, are also “overstocked.” After Christmas this past year, I decided to start using the stuff I have at home and decided to only buy items that I really needed. I’ve accomplished a lot so far and would like to share some of the ideas that I have gathered along my journey.

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• Books, books, books and then some magazines! Some books and magazines I have purchased, and some I have received from friends, family or coworkers. I read 13 books this year then decided to pass them on for others to read, or have taken them to a bookstore that gives a small payment for used books. Nursing homes and personal care homes like to receive magazines for their residents to read or have in their waiting areas. Also, if you have elementary school age grandchildren, check with their teachers. Sometimes teachers need magazines for students to cut out pictures for special projects. Libraries are also a good resource for donating books. • Cards received in the mail from charities can easily be used for birthdays, Mother ’s Day, congratulations and for many other occasions. Some cards

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Photo provided by Angela Gentile.

Even at work, there is lots of stuff to clean up and organize. that you buy and even some that you receive have beautiful pictures or drawings on the front. If you don’t want to throw them away, put the front of the card in a picture frame and you will have a beautiful picture to hang in your home. If you have a huge amount of cards, see if some friends can use them. • Are your closets full to the max? New, never-used items can be easily donated to a charity auction, church flea market or place such as Goodwill Stores, Salvation Army or Veterans Service. I found these resources in the yellow pages under “Thrift Shops”; or, Google it on your computer (or let your grandchildren Google it for you!). • I am always leery to plant old seeds from seed packets. This year, I thought I would try and see what happens. I planted Swiss chard, lettuce, radishes, spinach, endive, kale and most of it has already sprouted! Try it, you might be surprised! • Need more space in your pantry, refrigerator or freezer? Large tubs of

fundraiser cookie dough often take a long time to use up and take up a lot of space in the refrigerator. Keep it in mind to make cookies for a church bake sale. • It’s picnic season. Do you have an abundance of ketchup and mayonnaise packets or small amounts of either of those in bottles? If so, mix it all together with relish to make a delicious dip or a sauce for those barbequed hamburgers. • I made a salad dish using up some canned goods. It turned out well, and I am sharing the recipe with you in the recipe column. What are you going to do to clear out or use up your stuff? Even if you only throw away one item or donate something to a thrift store, it is a start and it will make you feel better. Tell us about your progress and share your ideas with us. With your permission, we will print them and share some more ideas in the next issue of the Beaver County Senior News. Good luck!

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I came up with this recipe since I have been trying to use up food products in my kitchen cabinet before I purchased more. Sometimes, you need to get creative with products you have on hand. I think this recipe turned out well, and I am happy to share it with you. 1 can cannellini beans, drained 4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbs. capers 4 Tbs. sliced Kalamata olives 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped or ½ tsp. dried basil 1 Tbs. lemon juice Balsamic vinegar to taste Mix all items together in bowl. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least one hour before serving.

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Produce to People helps area families eat nutritionally Produce to People, a program of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, distributes 35 to 50 pounds of food to families, with a focus on whole fruits and vegetables. The program distributes food once a month from July through December. Any Pennsylvania household can qualify for the food distribution in one of three ways. The first is if your total household income is below 150% of the federal poverty level. Annual household income may not exceed the following: 1 person, $16,755; 2 persons, $22,695; 3 persons, $28,635; and 4 persons, $34,575. The second is if you are receiving Social Security, disability, unemployment benefits, Medicare, Medicaid or SNAP benefits (Food Stamps), then you automatically qualify. The third way to qualify is if your household is experiencing a food emergency, whether because of a recent move, a power outage resulting in spoiled food, or any other reason. Registration takes place at the distribution site, and you do not need to bring any documentation. Upon registration, applicants will need to sign a legal document certifying that the household qualifies for the food, answer several questions about household size and zip code, and agree not to sell, barter or exchange the food received for goods or services. Applicants need to bring boxes, bags or a cart with wheels to carry items away. Also, recipients are asked to dress appropriately for standing outside up to one hour and not to arrive more than one hour before the distribution. For more information, call the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at (412) 460-3663 or visit www.pittsburghfoodbank.org. Beaver County Produce to People sites: Church in the Round, Griffith St. and Woodrow, Aliquippa, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15 and December 20. Beaver Falls Middle School, 1601 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 23 and December 21

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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 gift in any amount helps us care for our neighbors in need. ---------------------------------------------------------Donation Form Name:____________________________

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New book celebrates the history of Aliquippa The images used in this book are from the B. F. Jones Memorial Library and private collections. “We hope this book not only brings back fond memories of Aliquippa’s proud past, but also provides a view into the unique history of the town for generations to come,” Cindy comments.

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Authors Ed and Cindy Murphy.

ifelong Aliquippa residents Cindy and Ed Murphy have become authors with the release of a book that documents their hometown. Aliquippa is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series. The authors have also collaborated on two historical DVDs of Aliquippa and are considered to be local experts on the history of Aliquippa. Cindy currently works for B. F. Jones Memorial Library and serves as a tour guide for anyone interested in the history of the town and library. Ed formerly worked at J&L Steel for 30 years and has an ongoing interest in Aliquippa artifacts. He has an extensive collection of Aliquippa memorabilia including original signs from local businesses.

Aliquippa is $21.99 and is available at area bookstores, independent retailers and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or http://www.arcadiapublishing. com. BCSN

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Until 1906, Aliquippa was known as a small farming community called Woodlawn. The new century ushered in tremendous change when the Jones & Laughlin Steel Company came to Woodlawn and changed this quaint village into a modern utopia. The company designated the plant site as the Aliquippa Works, ultimately leading the town to change its name to Aliquippa in 1928 to more closely identify with the mill. By 1930, the population would balloon to 27,116 residents. To accommodate its workforce, Jones & Laughlin developed a community that boasted of homes with all of the modern conveniences, including indoor plumbing and electricity. Schools and businesses were built to support the population, along with fire and police departments and a modern transportation system. Immigrant workers were recruited from around the world to man the massive industrial complex, and as the mill grew, so did the town.

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.... By Pollie Greenier For Beaver County Senior News Now I lay me down to sleep . . . It is a prayer that a lot of children say as they cuddle down into their warm blankets and place their heads on pillows that are soft and covered with great smelling pillowcases. And now, more kids in the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Cancer Ward have pillowcases of their very own, made especially for them. God talks to us in many ways and sometimes in strange places. I learned about an organization in Florida called ConKerr Cancer when I was in a sewing shop down there, helping my very pregnant daughter, Shell, drop off an old Singer sewing machine to be refurbished. While in the store, a flier for ConKerr Cancer smacked me right in the face! Yep, my granddaughter, Izzy, did not mean to do it but there it was. I now consider it to be my calling from God.

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ConKerr Cancer was founded by Cindy Kerr, who started making beautiful pillowcases for her son, Ryan, when he was in the hospital. Cindy and her friends eventually began making them for other sick children, as well. The organization grew rapidly. Today, ConKerr Cancer is a local, national and around-the-world organization whose

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PJ Frank, Bessie Fox, Ester Romeo and Patty Frashure. mission is to supply pillowcases to sick children made by volunteers. I volunteer for ConKerr Cancer with a lot of help from some friends. Let me introduce a few of them to you. Since I am disabled and on a limited income, I needed to find a way to get materials to make the pillowcases. One thing I did was to become a Butter Princess for a group at the King Beaver senior high rise in Beaver. What is a Butter Princess, you might ask? Well, I am surprised you do not know! My sister, Renee, is a chief at King Beaver and, as a Butter

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Princess, I help with the table settings. When the group at King Beaver heard of my mission to make pillowcases to sick children, they gladly donated to help offset some of the cost of the materials. With those funds, I went searching for suitable material at Indian River Recycling Center in Florida and the Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania. Excitedly, I worked on cutting, sewing, trimming and washing the pillowcases. I ended up with 40 pillowcases but they still needed to be

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pressed. So I called Camp Dry Cleaners in Rochester and talked to Danny, who said that they would press and fold the pillowcases for free. My heart fluttered and I started to cry, realizing how many people God has placed in my path to help me with my newfound calling. Thank you, Jesus. My friend Glenna Shanks and I took the pillowcases over to the dry cleaners. There we met Danny’s mother, Cheryl, who needed prayer because she had just lost her husband to cancer four months earlier. Her courage was amazing as she shared her story, and we were very touched by it. A few days later, Glenna and I went back to pick up the pillowcases. They looked fantastic! We placed each pillowcase in its own plastic bag to keep them clean and fresh.

Hospital of Pittsburgh to arrange how and where the pillowcases should be delivered. Finally, it was time to wrap and ship the box of pillowcases. Bittersweet! My family chipped in to help with shipping expenses and off they went. About a week later, I received an email from Doris at ConKerr. “Wow! They are great!” she wrote. I was so relieved that the pillowcases made their way to her. Their journey was over!

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Or… wait. Their journey had just begun! I just knew that those little children in Children’s Hospital’s Cancer Ward were going to love them. I could imagine big hugs, kisses and smiles as they received their own soft pillowcases. Thanks to all of you who have helped me as I’ve carried out this calling from God. May God bless you all. BCSN

As all of this was going on, I was in contact with Doris Caldwell at ConKerr Cancer and Mike Shulouk at Children’s

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The El-Reys reunite and delight senior audiences around the Pittsburgh area By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News

t’s a philosophy that seems apt for anyone who has reached retirement age: “With everything that I choose to do now, my requirement is that I have to enjoy what I’m doing,” says Stush Bogdan of Kennedy Township, whose last position was with the United States Post Office for 25 years. “We don’t know how much longer we have to go, so it’s important to enjoy whatever I spend my time on.” With that in mind, Stush decided to resurrect The El-Reys (Spanish for “The Kings), a successful a capella vocal group that he originally founded in 1961 with five of his fellow students at Canevin High School. “We started out singing together just for fun at high school dances, then we went onto perform at other schools, colleges, hospitals, orphanages and other places,” he recalls. Stush was the lead singer, along with original members Chuck Black, Randy Riddle, Tim Eyermann, Rick Jablonski and Bill Marszalek.

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None of the boys were planning to make music their career but fate intervened. While performing at a “battle of the bands” talent contest in Aliquippa one night, little did they know that blues singer Bo Diddley was in the audience. “Bo was in town playing at a night club down the street [the Villa Lounge],” Stush explains, “and he came down to listen to the groups. He really liked our sound. It turned out to be quite a night, because the president of a record company was also in the audience.” Bo invited Stush and his band members to go back to the club where he was performing and watch his show. Soon after, Augie Bernardo of Ideal Records in Pittsburgh signed The ElReys to a contract. The group recorded four songs on the Ideal Records label: “Diamonds and Pearls”, “Angalie”,

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“Beverly” and “Rocket of Love.” Before long, local DJ Porky Chedwick had begun spinning their songs on the radio, and a fan club formed. There was also a performance and touring schedule; The El Reys started opening for some of the traveling rock ‘ roll shows that came through Pittsburgh. In 1964, they opened for the Rolling Stones, who were on stage at West View Danceland. Initially, Stush and his buddies were not impressed by Mick Jagger and the rest of the Stones. “It was their first trip to America, and they were known but hadn’t hit it big yet. They were just another group from England, along with The Beatles and the other bands at that time. When I heard them, I thought they were terrible! People in the audience were throwing popcorn at them. I think it was the long hair. They looked rebellious, and maybe America wasn’t ready for that yet. Anyway, I should have stayed in touch with those guys!” Then fate intervened once more, as several of the band members were drafted into the Vietnam War and others left for college. The group disbanded and after Stush’s military service, he took a job working for a trucking company in the Strip District. Sometimes he sang with

family members, for the most part, his band days were behind him. Until three years ago, that is. After 45 years, Stush reformed the group with current members Bill Leverette of Wilkinsburg, Paul Durham of Monroeville, Tim Steele of Greensburg and J. D. Merkel of Baden. Now as 60-something seniors themselves, The El Reys like to play to older adult audiences who enjoy the oldies but goodies like “Love Potion Number 9” and “Shoo-Be-Doo-Wah”, “My Girl” and “Teardrops.” Recently, they have performed at Green Tree Senior Center, Hilltop Seniors in Kennedy Township, Kennedy Township Senior Center, Liberty Hills Retirement Community in Beaver, and St. Barnabas in Gibsonia and Valencia. They also cater to Vietnam veterans, and are usually called upon to play at Vietnam Veterans’ annual picnic. The El Reys also perform regularly at Atria’s PNC Park (one Thursday each month when the Pirates are not in town), Sunny Jim’s on Camp Horne Road and Rocky’s on Route 8. They can also be found at classic car cruises, festivals and dances around Allegheny and Beaver counties. The El Reys have also been guests on Candy & Mike of

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WEDO 810AM, Frankie Day of WKFB 770AM and Johnny Angel WJAS 1320AM. Stush and J.D. also sing as a duo, covering hits by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and other famous crooners primarily from the fifties and sixties. In addition to his full schedule with The El Reys, Stush babysits two of his 11 grandchildren weekly, and spends time with the rest of his family. It’s safe to say that these days, Stush is truly enjoying everything he’s doing. And by sharing his vocal abilities once more, others get to enjoy what he is doing, as well. BCSN To hire the El Reys and enjoy their unqiue a capella oldies style, call Stush Bugdah at (412) 771-5147. Live shows as well as DJ/karaoke packages are available. To learn more, visit El-reys.com. The El Reys

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Stush Bogdan was born in the West End and now lives in Kennedy Township. He formed the El Reys in 1961 with five Canevin High School buddies Tim Eyermann, Chuck Black, Randy Riddle, Rick Jabronski, and Bill Marszalek. He reformed the group after 46 years with the other members profiled here. Bill Leverette, formerly of North Carolina, now resides in Wilkinsburg and is the veteran of the group. He has performed across the country with The Cameos, Del Vikings and The New Marcels. Bill’s bass voice is one of the best in the business. A Homestead native, Paul Durham now resides in Monroeville. He has been singing Street Corner Doo Wop since he was 12 years old. Paul sang with Bo Wagner and The Cavalairs. He is a Vietnam War veteran. Tim Steele of Greensburg found his inspiration for vocal group harmony from the music of the Beach Boys. He has a passion of collecting and restoring vintage jukeboxes. J.D. Merkel was born in Monaca and now lives in Baden. He has been a record and music collector for 50 years and a disc jockey for more than 40 years.

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With deep Pittsburgh roots, softball still going strong By Henry Gribbin For Beaver County Senior News

oftball has its roots buried in the past but the game is still very much alive as you can see if you drive by any ballfield on a warm summer’s evening.

In the 1930s at the height of the Depression, it was not softball but mushball that was the sport played by the masses. Everyone played the game. A 14 inch ball was used and only the catcher used a glove. Over the years the ball was reduced in size to a 12 inch mushball and eventually to a 10 inch seamless softball. Thus the game of softball took hold in Pittsburgh. At that time softball was fast pitch with the ball thrown underhand. A tenth man was added to the roster: a fourth outfielder called a rover. Like sandlot football, softball leagues were formed which spread throughout the city. Each neighborhood had one or more teams and the pitchers were the most important players. Shelton King, my next door neighbor, remembers watching many of these contests. “It seemed that every team had at least one pitcher who excelled at the sport and it wasn’t uncommon to see low scoring affairs. Pitchers like Swede Anderson, Paul Henry and Bullet Oskin were almost as well known throughout the neighborhoods as the Pirate pitchers who played at Forbes Field.” People who played the game wanted the ball put into play more often so the game was switched to slow pitch. As a result of this change, homerun hitters became the new heroes. The game became even more popular and it wasn’t uncommon to see spectators three to four deep along the foul lines watching a game.

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In the 1940s and 1950s, the game continued to grow. The most popular league was the Honus Wagner League in the 1950s. The registration fee was $40 and the home team was required to supply tire bases and balls. As time went on, the uniforms also changed, going from white ducks and t-shirts worn by teams in the 1930s to those more resembling baseball uniforms. Players took the game seriously and every game was a hard fought battle. Before television sets became the norm in every household, these contests continued to draw quite a large number of fans. In the 1960s and 1970s, women were drawn to the game of softball. As a boy growing up in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh, I watched many of their contests at Frick Park. I remember them playing the game just as hard as the men. It is refreshing to see at least one thing survive the course of time. But for the game of softball to continue, it is important that young children are introduced to the sport. Without these new players, the game will fade away, just like so many other things that are now just a memory. BCSN

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