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Volume 16, Number 3
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President Lynne Linger with parents Gerry and Sally Ruth.
South Side Senior Citizens share fellowship, trips and fun times By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News Back in January of 1986, a small group of women from three or four Beaver County area churches decided to get together and form a social group for older adults who wanted to get out of the house, have some fun and even travel both near and far. Today, the South Side Senior Citizens group has 127 members—about 90 of them are regularly active members—
mostly from Hookstown, Georgetown, Shippingport, Hanover and other communities within the South Side School District. At the group’s monthly meetings, the members share lunch, fellowship and a few laughs. “We don’t always have a set program,” explains Lynne Linger, who serves as president. “But we do have an activities coordinator who schedules speakers to do presentations just for us. For example, we recently had
a master gardener from the Penn State Extension Office come to talk about gardening. That was really interesting. Last Christmas, had a group come and do a play about the Nativity. We have musical groups come on occasion, or we’ll just play games and have drawings. During the winter months when the weather might be inclement, we do a covered dish lunch instead of preparing or ordering in the food. 2015 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Publisher’s Corner
Is this your year to take a trip to someplace you’ve never been before? Angela Gentile points out in her feature on page 6 how travel helps one “live in the moment” and has many other benefits, as well. Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth!
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Center at the Mall ’s July activities Center at the Mall (CATM), Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities: 2 Bunco league at 2 p.m. July 12. 2 Bourbon Street themed Senior Day at the Mall at 10 a.m. July 13. 2 Presentation on 2017 senior trip to New Orleans at 10:30 a.m. July 14. 2 Birthday lunch with entertainment at 11:30 a.m. July 14. 2 Lunch and learn with AARP caregivers support at 11:30 a.m. July 15. 2 Salon day with Bella Beauty Academy at 10 a.m. July 20. 2 Rivers Casino day trip at 9 a.m. July 25. 2 Game day and card club at 2 p.m. July 26. 2 Safe drivers course at 8 a.m. August 22 and 23. 2 White Star Trip to Wildwood, NJ, September 18-22. 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
Volunteer opportunities are plenty in Beaver County If you enjoy helping others achieve their dreams, or if you get satisfaction from supporting a cause you believe in, then volunteering is for you. Following is a sampling of local organizations that use volunteers. Check with your favorite organization to see what kind of difference you can make. Adult Literacy Action, Beaver, (724) 773-7810 Alliance for Consumer Protection (ACP), (724) 770-2078 Beaver County Humane Society, Monaca, (724) 775-5801 Beaver County Office on Aging, Beaver Falls , (724) 847-2262 Blackhawk Area Meals on Wheels, (724) 843-6646 or (724) 843-1022 CASA Beaver County, (724) 728-2146 Children & Youth Services, Beaver Falls, (724) 891-5800 Girl Scouts, Beaver, (724) 774-3553 Habitat for Humanity, Beaver Falls, (724) 846-1630 Ombudsman Program, (724) 847-2262 Women’s Center of Beaver County, (724) 775-2032
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South Side Senior Citizens share fellowship, trips and fun times Continued from page 1 “It’s just a fun organization and we really have a good time,” says Delores Searight, who’s been with the group since its inception. “We started out at the Fire Department in Hookstown,” she recalls, “then moved down to Shippingport. We currently meet at the Shippingport Community Building.” Delores has particularly enjoyed traveling with other members of the group. “We go on a lot of trips. I even got to go to Europe. We flew to Amsterdam and toured seven countries by bus. We’ve also gone to Alaska and Hawaii, and we recently just got back from Lancaster. There were 42 of us who went to the Sight and Sound Theatre, where they perform Bible stories.”
The “Mens Club” poses for a photo.
The cost is $3 a year to join, along with a $3 door donation every month, which goes toward the general fund. BCSN The South Side Senior Citizens meet at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Shippingport Community Building along Route 168. To inquire, call Lynne Linger at (412) 298-8201. Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Beaver County Senior News
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Live in the Moment He said, “Hurry up! Get out of the bus! What are you waiting for?” I could not pull out my two dollars fast enough. I gave my camera to a friend and asked her to please take pictures!
Angela enjoys riding a camel in Morocco. By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News “To travel is to live.” -Hans Christian Andersen
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have learned through experience that traveling to foreign countries can help you live in the moment. I spent the greater part of May traveling to Morocco, Spain and Portugal with 13 other people who I have traveled with before. Most of us are from Beaver and Allegheny counties and we range in age from 42 to 83. Our eldest traveler is Dolores Harrison, and she is a joy. She is able to keep up with the rest of us walking on the challenging steps and cobblestone terrain. She’s talkative, feisty and sassy. Dolores says what is on her mind, which keeps us laughing. You are never too old to live in the moment! Highlights of the trip: On a sunny day in May, I sailed the ferry for just over an hour from Spain to Morocco in Northern Africa. Our tour group boarded the bus and we drove through an area that could resemble Beaver County, but the architecture has a Moorish influence. Suddenly, the bus stops. The local guide announces an opportunity to ride a camel for just two US dollars.
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It was a sandy area near the water. The handlers had two small steps for you to get up and seated on the camel while it is sitting down. There were just two small rope handles to hold onto while riding. I quickly thought about staying on this camel and not falling off. In a moment, the camel stands up, and you are on your way—all thoughts about falling just melted away. It was exhilarating being high up off the ground and having the wind blow through your hair. I just swayed with the camel as it walked a small route. The one handler was singing a song and I, along with another lady riding a camel by me, were echoing his song. I don’t remember all the words, but it was about being happy, and I was happy and laughing. It was about making an instant decision and living in the moment.
At this point, I was not sure whether our tour company was going to give us time to shop anywhere else. Then, it clicked. I decided I was going to haggle, tell stories, bundle the amount of items and offer a much lower amount and not budge on it. And, oh did the drama begin. I said three items for 25 US dollars. He said, “You have to be joking.” I said I was serious. He countered $75 for all three. He said which ones, and I picked three items. Then he put down one larger decoration and wanted me to take a smaller one, and I said no, no. He said this was all taking a long time. He still wanted me to pay a high rate, and I was not going to get ripped off and set them all down and walked away. Within moments he was back negotiating with me about the price. I said three for $25. Then I kept walking toward the door, saying that my bus was leaving. He said I could do a little better, $35, $30. I started walking again. He came back to me, and eventually after 20 minutes, he wrapped up the three items, and I paid the amount I was willing to pay.
My mind was buzzing that day, and it prepared me for the next day. With our local guide, we toured Asihah, a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic Coast of Morocco. After that, we were taken to a Moroccan rug store that sold other decorations, purses and jewelry. After being shown a wide array of rugs, the employee invited us to shop the store and mentioned that they are known to haggle about prices. That was an understatement. I saw a metal wall decoration. I asked how much it was and was told $85. I just stared at him in disbelief. He asked if I would pay $75, and I responded that it was not in my budget. The only thing my mom asked me before I left was to get her something, anything from Morocco.
I learned quickly that closing the deal is serious business in Morocco. That set the stage for the next adventure. Next, we were walking through the streets with street vendors putting items right up to your face and saying, “Lady, lady, do you want this bracelet, necklace, brass camel, scarf?” They did not give up. My same response was two US dollars. They would say I was joking, and again I would say I was serious. One vendor wanted $35 for a metal bracelet that had a camel and other decorations on it. He said $30, and I said my heart was fluttering with that rate. Then our tour company let us have 30 minutes to shop in a specific area. The vendors disappeared. I was wheeling and dealing with the shop keepers and got three
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In-home services help Beaver County seniors remain in the community
Angela and Delores delight in the baby camel. keychains for $5 at one store. I got two small purses for $10 at another store once I started walking toward the door and the staff kept calling me back to haggle some more. It amused me that they would always ask, “Madam, what would you like to pay?” I realize that not all people enjoy traveling or have not had the experience of traveling to foreign countries for leisure purposes but for those who do I am sure you share my excitement of the thrill of exploration and taking the risk of trying something new. My life has been enhanced by my yearly routine of travel, and I intend to continue traveling for many years to come. Without hesitation, I plan to continue “living in the moment.” Stay tuned! BCSN
News You Can Use * This month we celebrate: Independence Day, July 4. * Fish-for-Free Day: Any resident or non-resident can legally fish on July 4 on Pennsylvania waterways without a fishing license. All other fishing regulations apply. BCSN
In-home services are available for Beaver County residents 60 and older to help them remain living in the community. A call to the Information and Referral Department initiates the process. The case is then assigned to a Care Manager, who will make an appointment to schedule the initial home visit. There are several steps in the process to receive service, including completion of two assessments. The first is the Level of Care Determination. This evaluation determines if an individual is Nursing Home Clinically Eligible (in need of nursing home level care) or Nursing Home Ineligible (not in need of nursing home level of care). Staff have been trained, tested and certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to be able to appropriately determine level of care. If the individual is found to need nursing home level care, the Care Manager must obtain a physician certification from the consumer’s doctor. In these cases, the consumer will have to complete a financial application for the Department of Human Services called the PA 600. If individuals are financially eligible for a Medical Assistance funded community program, they have two choices: 1) They can apply to the LIFE Beaver program. This is a program for individuals who need nursing home care but want to receive the care in their home. 2) Another available program is the Aging Waiver program. Individuals needing nursing home care but wanting to stay in the community can contact LIFE Beaver at (724) 378-5400 or Maximus (for the Waiver program) at (877) 550-4227. Maximus can also be contacted at paieb.com.
Individuals currently in a nursing facility can also explore these two programs. The Nursing Home Transition Coordinator at the Beaver County Office on Aging can help facilitate the process. Consumers who are in need of nursing home care and refuse to accept one of the Medical Assistance funded programs can apply for the Family Caregiver Support Program if they have an unpaid caregiver and they meet the programmatic and financial guidelines. This program supports the caregiver and can provide financial reimbursement and education. Others can choose to pay at 100 percent for OPTIONS services, including the cost of Care Management and Administrative time. OPTIONS is not an entitlement program. Services are based on individual need. The Needs Assessment Tool evaluates the current status of the consumer, looking at met and unmet needs. A care plan is developed and services are ordered after the consumer selects providers of their choice. Available services includes cleaning, shopping, laundry, personal care, respite care, adult day, home delivered meals, medical equipment and supplies and personal emergency response systems. Services cannot start until verification of the previous year’s income and current assets have been provided. In some cases, consumers may have to share in the cost of their services. The Care Manager will follow up after services are initiated and will make regular phone calls and scheduled home visits to monitor the case. Contact the Information and Referral Department at the Beaver County Office on Aging to learn more about the Family Caregiver, OPTIONS or Nursing Home Transition programs. They can be reached at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN
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By Tesi Dye, Supervisor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News
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Beaver County history tidbits • The first deed on record in Beaver County was a conveyance by Joseph Pentecost and his wife Mary of Lot No. 74 in McIntosh at the mouth of the Big Beaver Creek, formerly in Allegheny County, but now in Beaver County, to Wilson, Porter & Fulton, merchants or traders in Beaver. This lot was on Third Street, with frontage of 120 feet and depth of 300 feet. The consideration was $150, and the deed was dated August 19, 1803, and was recorded November 18, 1803. This property had been obtained by Pentecost from Andrew Johnstown of County Fermanaugh, Ireland, February 13, 1799. • The first will recorded in Beaver County was made by George Riddle on March 18, 1803. The witnesses to the will were Absalom Serverns, Ezekiel Jones and Jacob Myers. The executors were Mary Riddle and George Brown. BCSN.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Creamy Balsamic Dressing • 1 C mayonnaise The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers, worth $20 each, will be distributed at the following locations:
• ½ C balsamic vinegar • ¼ C olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• July 5, 4 to 7 p.m. at New Brighton Farmers Market, parking lot at Fifth Ave. and 12th St., New Brighton
• Salt to taste
• July 7, 4 to 7 p.m. at Ambridge Farmers Market, Park Road, across from St. Mary Byzantine Church, Ambridge.
Salad
Income eligibility is based on total household income: 1 person, $21,978; 2 persons, $29,637. BCSN
Enjoy the Bourbon Street atmosphere at Senior Day
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njoy the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street at the July 13 Senior Day from 10 a.m. to noon inside Center at the Mall, located at the Beaver Valley Mall, next to Hallmark.
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Sweet and Tangy Pasta Salad
Singer Betty Douglas will entertain providing the party atmosphere of the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Upon registration, participants will receive beads while supplies last. A wide variety of vendors will provide the latest information on senior services and programs; plan on getting your blood pressure checked. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut during the event. Center at the Mall will have a new trip to New Orleans in 2017, and information will be available at Senior Day. An information meeting regarding the trip will be offered at the center July 14. The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses, is the number one resource in Beaver County for personal, on-the-spot consultation and information for older adults all in one convenient location. For more information, call the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN
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• Black pepper to taste
• 1 lb. rotini cooked, slightly cooled • 1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced • 1 to 2 carrots, shredded • 1 red pepper, chopped • Arugula • 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained To make dressing, shake mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. To make the salad, toss the dressing with rotini, celery, red pepper, arugula and cannellini beans. BCSN
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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Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses The next Senior Day will be held from 10 a.m. to noon July 13 inside Center at the Mall, in the Beaver Valley Mall, next to Hallmark. Read Beaver County Senior News for more information. Call (724) 847-2262 for information.
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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.
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Living to serve residents of Beaver County through a full continuum of care.
Center at the Mall
Senior center and therapy services at Beaver Valley Mall.
VNA, Western Pennsylvania Home Care & Hospice programs
Lutheran Service Society
Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, HUD housing.
LIFE Beaver County
Living Independence for the Elderly in partnership with Heritage Valley Health System.
SilverSmart Technology TM
Technology assistance for seniors, including home assessments, hotline for questions, catalogue of devices and technology tips.
Valley Care Adult Day Center
Adult day center services in Ambridge and Moon Township.
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By Phoebe Brown For Beaver County Senior News
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iagnosis with chronic diseases can pose issues with living life fully, navigating the healthcare industry and finding the right treatment options. For people with lung diseases, treatment options which address the disease itself are scarce. Even Hollywood has noticed how lack of treatment options affects people.
Though many patients are left to research alternatives on their own, new medical advancements can now provide people with chronic lung diseases a viable treatment option.
Movies like Dallas Buyers Club illustrate the struggles of being diagnosed with a chronic, progressive disease with few treatment options. The main character, Ron Woodroof, was diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in 1986. With limited treatment options, Woodroof refused to succumb to AIDS without a fight. He researched various medicine combinations only available in other countries. Along with his doctor and another patient, Woodroof founded the Dallas Buyers Club in 1988, providing AIDS patients with smuggled medications. Woodroof lost his fight with AIDS in September 1992. Because he could see beyond the complacency of the medical community and sought alternative treatment options, he extended his life six years longer than his physicians thought possible.
Stem cells act as the body’s healing system. The body alerts them and sends them to the place that needs repair. The physicians at the Lung Institute realized this and developed a procedure to help stem cells do their job better. Physicians extract stem cells from a patient’s blood or bone marrow tissue, separate them and return them intravenously. The cells travel through the heart and into the lungs where they aggregate. Once there, they can promote healing, potentially improving lung function. Although Woodroof lacked alternative treatment options in the U.S., options are available for people with chronic lung diseases. With clinics nationwide, the Lung Institute has treated over 2,500 patients. A recent Lung Institute study indicated that 82 percent of patients saw an increase in quality of life after treatment, and 60 percent of those who took a pulmonary function test reported an increase in lung function. With medical advancements like stem cell therapy, addressing the disease at its source offers people an alternative that is helping them regain their quality of life. If you or a loved one suffer from a chronic lung disease, the specialists at the Lung Institute may be able to help. You can contact the Lung Institute at (855) 978-5767 or visit lunginsitute.com/SeniorNews to find out if you qualify for these new treatments. BCSN
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Like Woodroof, patients with lung diseases are often prescribed the traditional regimen, which only addresses disease symptoms. However, medical advancements now provide people with another treatment option. A specialty clinic in the U.S., the Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute. com), treats people with COPD, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases using stem cells from the patient’s own body.
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Entertainments and Events * The South Side senior citizens group will hold their regular monthly meeting at 11 a.m. July 6 at the Shippingport Community Building, 163 State Rt. 3016, Shippingport. Please remember to bring non-perishables for our continued contributions for the food co-op. * The 36th annual Ellwood City arts, crafts, foods and entertainment festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 1 to 3 at the Ewing Park, 806 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City. Enjoy craft and food booths, continuous entertainment on stage and throughout park. Fireworks final night at 9:45 p.m. Free admission, pay per car to park. Call (724) 758-5501 or visit ellwood-cityfestival.net. * The annual Big Butler Fair will take place July 1 to 9 at the Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. Enjoy fireworks, midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts,
truck pulls and more. Call (724) 8652400 or visit bigbutlerfair.com/. * The 6th annual Beaver County BOOM Zambelli Fireworks Display will be held at 9:45 p.m. July 2 at Bridgewater Park, Mulberry Street Ext., Bridgewater. Visible to all in Beaver, Bridgewater, Rochester and Monaca. Free. Call (412) 974-4709 or visit pushbeavercounty.org. * Come out to Hopewell Township Community Park, 2500 Laird Dr., Aliquippa, for Park Fest from 5 to 10 p.m. July 9. Enjoy a summer celebration of food, music, attractions and entertainment for all ages. Fireworks close the night. Admission is free. Call (724) 378-1460 or visit hopewelltwp.com. * The South Side Historical Village presents an antiques and collectibles yard sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 at Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198
Route 168, Hookstown. Bring your interesting items and a table to set-up on the lawn for only $8. Shoppers are invited to stroll through the beautiful village to find that special item. Dealers and appraisers welcome. Free admission. Call (724) 573-4569 or visit sshva. wordpress.com/. * Center Township will hold its annual Community Day from 4 to 10 p.m. July 10 at Fred Taddeo Municipal Park, 224 Center Grange Rd., Aliquippa. There will be music by Casanova, vendors, food booths, games, craft booths and fireworks at 10 p.m. Admission is free. Call (724) 774-0271. * The Conway community yard sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16 at Conway Volunteer Fire Dept. #2 Banquet Hall, 900 S. Gross St., Conway. Pick up a community yard sale map plus shop a variety of vendors at the Banquet Hall. Visit conwayrec.webs.com.
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* The 5th annual Gear and Cheer Summer Festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 16 at Bradys Run Park Four Seasons Pavilion, Beaver Falls. Enjoy a day of kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, kids fishing derby and live music. Fundraising events include 5K run/walk, paddleboard race, auctions, raffles, food, drink, wine and beer tastings. Call (724) 728-2625 or visit ohiorivertrail.org.
* Pittsburgh Banjo Club will perform a free concert in the park at 7 p.m. July 19 at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Dr., Aliquippa. Bring a lawn chair. Concession stand will be open. Rain location: Hopewell Memorial Junior High School. Call (724) 378-1460 or visit hopewelltwp.com.
* Bring the grandchilden out for free family movie night at 8 p.m. July 29 at Townsend Park, 601 Third Ave., New Brighton. Enjoy a free family movie. Snacks and huggies are provided, just bring what you need to be comfortable. Call (724) 846-1870 or visit nbarc.net.
* Chippewa Township’s 200th anniversary celebration is set to take place from noon to 11 p.m. July 23 and from noon to 6 p.m July 24 at Wright Fields at Chippewa Veterans Park, 3838 37th St. Ext., Beaver Falls. Events will include live bands featuring The Brighton Boys, Double Edge and Vanessa Campagna along with children’s activities, toucha-truck, food vendors, fire department demonstrations, fireworks, movie under the stars, door prizes and sports exhibitions. Admission is free. Call (724) 581-5495 or visit chippewa-twp.org.
* Daughters of The American Revolution “Garden Tea Party” will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. July 31 at Beaver Station, 250 East End Ave., Beaver. There will be food and fun with a gift basket raffle and historical fashion show “Fashion Through The Ages” provided by the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation. Hat and gloves encouraged but not required. Cost is $40 per person and reservations are required by July 15, seating limited. Call (724) 774-1522 or visit kcoombs@yahoo.com BCSN
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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
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* Enon Valley community day takes place from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 16. An opening ceremony will be held at Memorial Park at 9 a.m. followed by a parade 10 a.m. There will be Civil War re-enactors, Bluegrass band, food and crafts, pet parade, chili cook-off, horsedrawn shuttle, fireworks and much more. Come enjoy a family friendly day. Admission is free. Call (724) 3365194 or visit facebook.com/EnonValleyCommunityHistoricalSociety.
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Where did I put my teeth? Two ladies were discussing their husbands over tea. “I wish that my Robert would stop biting his nails. It gets me very upset.“ “My Calvin used to do the same thing,” the other woman replied. “But I broke him of the habit.” “How?” the first women asked. “I hid his teeth.” Hearing aids “Hey Jim” called Harry. “Check out my new hearing aids, they work so well, I could hear a pin drop!” “Really?” asked Jim, that’s unbelievable, I am actually on the market for hearing aids, what type is it?” “Four a clock,” responded Harry. Grandma Grandma Sally’s first great-grandchild was born and after a few weeks, when the parents needed a break, she was given the job of watching her. “Let me see the little cutie,” begs her friend Gerty. “Not yet,” Sally responds. When she again refuses five minutes later Gerty has had enough “what are you waiting for?” she fumed. “I’m waiting for her to cry.” “Why is that?” questioned Gerty. “Well, because I forgot where I put her!” Jokes taken from greatcleanjokes.com.
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