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June 2013

Volume 13, Number 4

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Event co-chairs Valerie McElvy of RSVP and Bill Edwards with New Brighton First Lady Rachel Cattivera and Senior Lady Ina Weber.

Sassy Seniors attest that “spunk, not age” defines the quality of one’s life.

Read page 6.

New Brighton crowns new First Lady and Senior Lady as part of 175th anniversary celebration The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Beaver County (RSVP) and the Borough of New Brighton recently co-hosted a coronation celebration for New Brighton’s First Lady and Senior First Lady at Merrick Art Galley in New Brighton.

The coronation was part of a once-every-25-years event that happens in the borough in tandem with its anniversary. This year, the newly crowned “royalty” will reign during the borough’s 175th year anniversary, or “dodransbicentennial.

Ina Weber of Pulaski Township was crowned Senior Lady; she is active in the New Brighton Lion’s Club.

Rachel Cattivera of New Brighton captured the title of First Lady; she is involved Continued on page 4

County residents are fortunate to have APPRISE program. Read page 13.

Publisher’s Corner

Helping People Live Life Better!

Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster Editor: Gina Mazza Art Director: Shantessa Hogan Sales Executive: Wallace Webster

This month, we feature a group of “entertaining” older adults called the Sassy Seniors. Read about them (and how you can kick up your heels and join them!) on page 6.

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Friendship Ridge hosts it popular annual carnival Friendship Ridge will host its popular annual carnival from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 on its grounds in Beaver.

Started 43 years ago, it is the largest event for the residents of Friendship Ridge, as well as their friends and family. The evening will include games, entertainment, prizes, food and, of course, plenty of clowns and balloons.

All activities are free of charge. Bingo will be sponsored by the St. Vincent DePaul Society, with Friendship Ridge’s staff and Crimson Line Auxiliary providing assistance. Entertainment will be provided by Deuces Wild. A caricature artist will be available for the residents, along with balloon sculptures and face painting.

The event is sponsored by the Friendship Ridge Activity Department, and volunteers help to make this a memorable event for the residents. It’s a good volunteer opportunity for youth groups, families and senior projects; volunteers are needed to escort the residents out to the carnival and assist them with games, help in the food and game booths, and dress up as clowns. To inquire, call Mary Eva Shever at (724) 770-3220. BCSN Friendship Ridge is a 589-bed nursing and rehab facility located at 246 Friendship Circle in Brighton Township, just off Dutch Ridge Road, in Beaver.

Rochester Manor and Villa to host health and food fair

Fenchel Law Offices to host Alzheimer Association caregiver support meetings An Alzheimer Association caregiver support group will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month April through September at Fenchel Law Offices, 2242 A Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 847-4723. Meetings are also held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the second Monday of each month October through March at Elmcroft of Chippewa, 104 Pappan Business Dr., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 891-3333. BCSN

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Rochester Manor and Villa, 174 Virginia Ave., Rochester, will host a health and food fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27. The event is free and open to the community. Meet local health vendors, test your taste buds, and join in on fitness activities and health screenings. BCSN

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New Brighton crowns new First Lady and Senior Lady as part of 175th anniversary celebration Continued from page 1 with the New Brighton School District PTA. Both received a $250 Visa gift card and other prizes from local merchants.

At the coronation ceremony, volunteer Laraine Hicks served as mistress of ceremony. After an initial meet-andgreet with the contestants, the Terry Hawkins Jazz Trio entertained the crowd, then a blessing was offered by Father Tom Kredel from Holy Family of New Brighton.

New Brighton Mayor Rick Smith oversaw the coronation of the Senior Lady and First Lady. Senator Elder

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Vogel Jr. and County Commissioner Tony Amadio were also in attendance.

RSVP director Valerie McElvy gave remarks, along with New Brighton borough manager Larry Morley. Light refreshments and strawberry lemonade “mocktails” were served throughout the evening.

Also as part of New Brighton’s 175th anniversary celebration, a parade will march along Third Avenue from 19th Street starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. Following the parade, a street festival will take place on Ninth Street.

Vendors will have commemorative memorabilia for sale, and bands will perform live throughout the day. BCSN

RSVP is the premier volunteer organization in the nation. It offers members enrichment, education and energy by providing the most suitable and rewarding volunteer opportunities available. RSVP’s goal is to help individuals ages 55 and older find volunteer opportunities that match their interests and skills. For more details about RSVP and volunteering in Beaver County, contact Valerie McElvy at (724) 3787547 or vmcelvy@franklincenter.org; or email Susan Smith at ssmith@ franklincenter.org. To learn more, visit www.beavercountyrsvp.org.

Carol Fedeles, Odette Lambert, Dr. Rick Phillips and Clara Phillips look at historical photos of past first ladies.

Dr. Rick Phillips explains to Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio that his mother Madeline Velock was crowned New Brighton’s 100th Anniversary Queen in 1938.

Janet George gives Ina Weber a citation on behalf of Senator Vogel.

RSVP’s Valerie McElvey presents First Lady winner Rachel Cattivera.

Father Tom Kredel gives a blessing.

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Sassy Seniors attest that “spunk, not age” defines the quality of one’s life

By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News It’s not the years in your life that count but rather the life in your years. That is the motto of a group of local older adults known as the Sassy Seniors, and they certainly live up to these words.

Members of this “entertaining” group can be found singing, dancing, acting, performing comedy skits and much more every month of year, except January and February. “We are similar to a vaudeville troupe and we welcome anyone with an interest in theatre who wants to help out behind the scenes or be on stage,” says Jan Wire of Oakdale, who serves as secretary for the troupe, in addition to performing.

“I’m a frustrated Rockette, so I jumped at the opportunity to sing and tap dance,” says Bobbie Guzzo of Moon Township. “The variety in our shows seems to have something for everyone.”

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Sassy Seniors can be found livening up the lives of others at a variety of venues around the Beaver County area, including senior residences, nursing homes, church socials and AARP meetings.

“We love doing banquets, parties, reunions . . . any type of event, really,” Jan explains. This month alone, the Sassy Seniors have four shows in Aliquippa, Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair. Most performances are scheduled during the afternoon or early evening hours.

“A Sassy Seniors performance is a wonderful trip back to the days when we seniors were young,” comments Jeanne Miller of South Park. “The comedy of Jack Benny, Red Skelton and others like them, and the music of Donald O’Connor and Debby Reynolds are memories that have lasted a lifetime.”

The idea for the group originated in 1990 at what is now Robert Morris University. “Back then, we were called the

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Bobbie Guzzo, Reva Roberts and JoAnn Ricci give a show-stopping tap dance.

Robert Morris College Independents, and it was for anyone age 55 or older,” Jan comments. “It was a big group, with between 25 and 50 seniors.” In 1997, the Independents split into two separate entities and the core group was renamed The Better Than Ever Independents. “We were called that for a while but we wanted a name that better described us. So last year, we changed our name again to Sassy Seniors.”

Along the way, the membership age was lowered to 50 to include more Baby Boomers. Currently, the youngest participant is 60 and the most senior members are 94 and 91. Of the 15 present members, four are men. Participants hail from all parts of the region, such as Bethel Park, South Park, Coraopolis, Crafton and Aliquippa. The commitment to join is minimal and well worth the reward, Jan says. “Each month, we meet at the Presbyterian Church located at 1201 Fifth Avenue in Coraopolis. Our rehearsal schedule varies depending upon the number of upcoming shows, and members pay annual dues of $12.”

Sassy Seniors currently has a goal to expand its participation in the Airport corridor, including (but not limited to) the Ohio River Valley and Allegheny, as well as Beaver and Washington counties. “We are always looking for new members who want to perform. Right now, we are particularly interested in anyone who plays a musical instrument,” Jan says. “But we take anybody who likes to entertain, enjoys being with seniors, is looking for something to do, and is even willing to do some goofy things and have a lot of fun.”

JoAnn Ricci of Bethel Park says that she “enjoys this rewarding opportunity to perform, brighten days, lift spirits and bring out the smiles on so many sweet faces.” And one of the group’s oldest members, Reva Roberts, 91, of Aliquippa sums it up this way: “Over the last 20 years I’ve made so many close friends.” BCSN If you are interested in becoming a Sassy Senior, call Betty Dapprich at (412) 367-3093.

Fred Zelesnik, Linda Graham and Bob Bowman act out a comedy skit.

Ken McCloskey, Bob Bowman and Gerald Mountain perform “You Gotta Have Heart.”

Betty Dapprich sings “When You Are Smiling.”

Marie Morgan impersonates Carmen Miranda with assistance from Fred Zelesnik.

The show’s grand finale features Jan Wire and Geraldine Pastin.

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Reva Roberts and Gerald Mountain dance to “Let Me Be Your Sweetheart.”

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Senior Resources

Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues effecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future.

AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call 1 (888) 687-2277.

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

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

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

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

Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636.

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LIFE Beaver County named 2013 Large Nonprofit Business of the Year

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LIFE Beaver County was named 2013 Large Nonprofit Business of the Year by the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s 41st annual gala on March 22.

The award was granted primarily for LIFE’s Community Living Initiative, which transitions nursing home residents to independent living apartments in Friendship Commons, and also for the upcoming development of the GREEN HOUSE model homes on the former Aliquippa hospital site in partnership with Heritage Valley Health System.

“We are so proud to have been chosen for this award,” said Marie Timpano, Adult Day Health Center director for LIFE Beaver County. “LIFE Beaver County services have afforded many of the elderly of Beaver county greater access to needed care and services. The accomplishments of the LIFE Beaver County program are best exemplified in the lives of our participants. We have the honor of witnessing the transformation not only in the physical, but often mental and social well being of the elders whom we serve.”

LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly) Beaver County, a partnership with Lutheran SeniorLife and the Heritage Valley Health System, provides comprehensive medical care, adult day care and home care for 255 frail, low-income elderly in Beaver County. LIFE programs are an innovative alternative to nursing home care designed to restore and preserve adult independence by helping eligible older adults who are living at home by managing their complex medical, functional and social needs.

Lutheran SeniorLife operates LIFE Programs in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties. For more information regarding LIFE Beaver County, call (724) 378-5400. BCSN

If you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a senior education program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount.

If you have never participated in a Senior Driver Improvement Program, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount. The insurance discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $15 per person. Here is the upcoming schedule: • June 11 and 13; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton.

• June 22; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls, 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls.

For a complete list of classes, go to www.sfsd-pa.com. Online courses are now available. To register, call (724) 283-0245 or (800) 559-4880. Space is limited so register early. BCSN

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging as first aid, household and sanitary supplies to grab in case of an emergency.

Yet consumable goods are not the only things we need to keep in order. For older adults, it is likely that a change in one’s health condition, such as a stroke or broken hip, death of a spouse or a change of caregiver, can require a different type of emergency kit: one with your important papers and information.

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

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t’s never a bad idea to get a weatherrelated emergency kit together in case of flood, fires, storms, tornadoes and landslides. Such a kit should contain nonperishable food and water, as well

Some people do a good job keeping their papers in order and others have documents all over the house. Worst of all, some people do not know where their important papers are located. It’s best to gather everything together before you need it; otherwise, in the midst of an emergency, your family may lose hours of time trying to piece together your information. Make sure you let someone know the location of these papers.

Your emergency kit of important papers should include: 4 Social Security card 4 Birth certificate 4 Adoption records 4 Passport 4 Marriage licenses 4 Death certificates 4 Driver’s license 4 Will 4 Power of attorney

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4 Life and disability insurance policies 4 Other insurance policies such as auto, home, property, etc.

4 Property records such as titles, leases, deeds, mortgages, repairs 4 Auto records, including titles, registrations, repairs 4 Health insurance policies and cards 4 Legal contracts 4 Immunization records 4 Stocks and bonds * Contact information of family, church, doctors

News You Can Use * Native plants are not only beautiful, low maintenance and drought tolerant, they also tend to be less expensive than non-native varieties. Learn how to incorporate these gems into your landscape at the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Library Garden Series.

Join them at 6:30 p.m. on June 12 for “Using Native Plants in the Garden” at the Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Avenue in Beaver. The cost is $4 per person, payable at the door. To register, call (724) 774-3003. * The last “Fish for Free” day this year will be July 4. On that day, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will allow anyone, resident or nonresident, to fish legally with no fishing license.

All other fishing regulations still apply. * Flag Day is Friday, June 14. This holiday commemorates the adoption of the US flag by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that established June 14 as Flag Day. In August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Be sure to display your American flag. * Remember all the men in your life who are fathers. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. * June is a good time to shop for these items, which typically go on sale at this time: sporting equipment, workout gear, athletic shoes, roses, barbeques and grilling equipment, summer clothes and sandals, cherries, and other summer fruits and vegetables. * For those of you who like small fried cakes of sweetened dough, Friday, June 7 is National Doughnut Day.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

The Ombudsman program helps individuals who have a complaint or problem with any long-term care service. Anyone can make a complaint with the Ombudsman, including consumers of long-term care services, family and staff of long-term care facilities.

Referrals can be made in various ways: by telephone, in person at the Beaver County Office on Aging or by letter.

Referral sources can remain anonymous.

The Ombudsman collects as much information as possible from the person making a complaint. She will ask the person making the referral if anyone has tried to resolve the problem and will explain how the program works. All complaints must be accepted and investigated if they fall within the scope of the Ombudsman program. Investigations start within five working days of the receipt.

The Ombudsman cannot check into situations that allege abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment. Those complaints, required by law, are investigated by Adult Protective Services.

The Ombudsman’s initial contact must be with the consumer to acquire the person’s consent in order to proceed. The consumer is asked to sign a Release of Information, which gives the Ombudsman permission to begin. Since the investigation is consumer-directed, the ombudsman will check back with the consumer to provide updates get the consumer’s input.

The consumer may terminate the investigation at any point.

The investigation is an objective exploration to find the facts of who, what, where, when, why and how. This is done by observing, contacting other consumers, getting information from staff or family members or reviewing records.

The Ombudsman will work with the consumer to develop desired outcomes and will try to negotiate it with the provider of the long-term care service. She will follow up with the consumer afterward to determine if the resolution was implemented. BCSN The Beaver County Office on Aging provides free and confidential Ombudsman services. To inquire, call (724) 847-2262 (Local) or (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance).

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In case you missed it

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The role of an ombudsman

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Day at the Mall features “Back in the Day” with local historical sites

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earn about Beaver County history at Senior Day at the Mall from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 in the Sears corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall. Joining in the event will be the Beaver County Industrial Museum, Old Economy Village, Beaver County Model Railroad Museum, and the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation and Little Beaver Historical Society. A demonstration by tatted lace makers will be presented.

gift card drawing. Chick-fil-A coffee, doughnuts and cookies, compliments of Panera Bread, will be served. Visit all of the Day at the Mall vendors to be eligible to win a Father’s Day gift basket.

The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and Columbia Gas of PA, a NiSource Company, is the #1 resource in Beaver County for personal, on-the-spot consultation and information for older adults, all in one convenient location. It is brought to you by premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark. Donations are accepted and are used to maintain and support the program.

For more information, call Pat at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 (Local) or (888) 5482262 (Long Distance), or visit www. seniordayatthemall.com. BCSN

Upon registration, guests will receive a small gift while supplies last, and will be eligible for door prizes and a

Walt Schuffert volunteers as a coffee guy.

Dee DiGiovine and Ann Baljak volunteer at the registration desk.

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Commissioner Joe Spanik.

Kitchen volunteers Ralph Scott and John Dzubak helped prepare refreshments.

Volunteer Joan Bixler and Steve Kuchere.

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Photos were taken from last months Health Fair Day at the Mall event by Lynn Webster for Beaver County Senior News

Gloria Botte and Joe Derbish enjoy the entertainment, Music by Frankie.

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eaver County Medicare beneficiaries who need health insurance counseling are fortunate to have an APPRISE insurance counselor who is second to none. For two years in a row, APPRISE insurance coordinator Steve Rosatone of the Beaver County Office on Aging has received a Bravo Award by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. He was recognized in the award area of collaboration, especially for networking and partnering with other agencies in order to reach and educate more Medicare beneficiaries about their insurance options. Last year, he was honored in the performance area.

Steve received the award April 18 at the APPRISE Annual Conference in State College.

In 2012, Steve, along with his back-up APPRISE coordinator Joanne McDermitt, and a dedicated core of volunteers, provided more that 181 hours of service by participating in 129 events and activities with 23 different partner groups. Steve and his volunteers conducted APPRISE events throughout the year at legislators’ health fairs, group presentations, education programs

Photo provided by Angela Gentile

Steve Rosatone is surrounded by all the materials he needs to counsel consumers on their Medicare benefits. and media events. The Annual Enrollment Period Center was also held at the site of an APPRISE partner. All of this enabled county residents to access counseling at a variety of venues.

Steve has worked with ADRC, AARP Tax Aide, local legislators, RSVP, Beaver County Behavioral Health, Mental Health Association, retirement groups, senior centers, churches and minority groups. He also works with partners in the media, including Beaver County Senior News. BCSN

Old Economy Village presents “Panic of Pittsburgh” A Civil War event called “The Panic of Pittsburgh” will be featured from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 8 and noon to 5 p.m. on June 9 at Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge. It will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Department of the Monongahela. There will be living history encampments

by Union and Confederate soldiers, Civil War era music, Civil War era civilians located in various buildings and on the grounds, and first-person presenters and tours of historic Old Economy.

Also, Old Economy Village will host an antique car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 6. The day will feature antique cars throughout the village, food, games, historical artisans and entertainment. Admission is free.

No-bake haystack cookies

If you need to make some cookies quickly, consider haystacks. There are many variations of this recipe; some people make it on the stovetop while others use the microwave. This one is easy to remember because it has equal amounts of each ingredient. These cookies need to be refrigerated until you eat them; otherwise, the chocolate will get tacky, especially if it is humid or warm outside.

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chow mein noodles 1 cup raisins, craisins or other dried fruit Place chocolate chips in a bowl and microwave for one minute. Remove and stir chips. If they are not melted, return to the microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring each time until melted completely. Stir in noodles and fruit until completely coated.

Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Cool then store cookies in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Makes about one dozen cookies.

Substitute ingredients to suit your taste. Use butterscotch or peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips.

Mix in peanuts or pretzels instead of dried fruit.

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A “Prize” for the APPRISE program

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Looking back at Forbes Field

By Henry P. Gribbin For Beaver County Senior News

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n the spring of 1961, about two weeks prior to my seventh birthday, my father took me to my first Pirate baseball game at Forbes Field. With this being my first visit to a ballpark and never having seen the game on television, I had no idea what to expect. I just remember wearing a Pirate warm-up jacket and carrying along my glove.

We took the streetcar to the game and got off one block from the park. We walked to the ticket window and my dad bought two tickets; box seats, third base side. When we walked through the gate we were thrust into a dark corridor amid hundreds of people going to and fro. I took hold of my dad’s hand as we wound our way through the crowd.

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When we emerged into the sunlight I was startled by what looked like a sea of bright green grass. There, in left field, was the biggest clock I had ever seen sitting atop a hand-operated scoreboard. During the course of the game, I was fascinated whenever a human arm appeared out of the blue and replaced one number with another.

That particular day, my father and I enjoyed ourselves. When we arrived home, my mother asked how I enjoyed my day. My dad said I like the hotdogs more than I did the game.

Over the years I got to know Forbes Field well. There were certain things about it that always seemed to mesmerize me, such as how the shadows fell across the field, the way cigarette smoke drifted up into the rafters. I liked

The end came for Forbes Field in June of 1970. I was there when the Pirates swept the Cubs in a double-header, the last games played there. Later that summer I drove past Forbes Field with a couple of friends. A gate was open so

we stopped to take a look. The grass was high and the infield overrun with weeds. The park looked bad. We left with the intention of returning with ball and gloves to play catch but we never made it. To this day I regret not going back for our impromptu game.

Thinking back, the destruction of that old ballpark signaled the end of my childhood. There would be no more little league games, and it would be 16 years before my father and I would attend another Pirate game together. I miss Forbes Field, and judging from the conversation I’ve had with people who witnessed games there, I am not alone. BCSN

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listening to the low, hypnotic murmur of the crowd. But above all I loved the hotdogs sold at Forbes Field. There was something special about them. Perhaps it was the ballpark atmosphere that made them taste so good.

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What is a Medicare Supplement Policy, or Medigap?

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Medicare supplement (Medigap) insurance, sold by private companies, can help pay some of the healthcare costs that Medicare does not cover, like copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. Some Medigap policies also offer coverage for services that Original Medicare does not cover, like medical care when you travel outside the US. If you have Original Medicare and you buy a Medigap policy, Medicare will pay its share of the Medicare-approved amount for covered healthcare costs; then your Medigap policy pays its share.

A Medigap policy is different from a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO). Those plans are ways to get Medicare benefits, while a Medigap policy only supplements your Original Medicare benefits.

Things to know about Medigap policies You must have Medicare Part A and B. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can apply for a Medigap policy but make sure you can leave the Medicare Advantage Plan before your Medigap policy begins.

You pay the private insurance company a monthly premium for your Medigap policy in addition to the monthly Part B premium that you pay to Medicare.

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A Medigap policy only covers one person. If you and your spouse both want Medigap coverage, you’ll each have to buy separate policies.

You can buy a Medigap policy from any insurance company that’s licensed in your state to sell one.

Any standardized Medigap policy is guaranteed renewable even if you have health problems. This means the insurance company can’t cancel your Medigap policy as long as you pay the premium.

Some Medigap policies sold in the past cover prescription drugs but Medigap policies sold after January 1, 2006 are not allowed to include prescription drug coverage. If you want prescription drug coverage, you can join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D).

It’s illegal for anyone to sell you a Medigap policy if you have a Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plan.

Medicare does not cover everything Medigap policies generally don’t cover long-term care, vision or dental care, hearing aids, eyeglasses or privateduty nursing. The chart below shows basic information about the different benefits Medigap policies cover.

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Yes = the plan covers 100% of this benefit No = the policy doesn’t cover that benefit % = the plan covers that percentage of this benefit N/A = not applicable * Plan F also offers a high-deductible plan. If you choose this option, you must pay for Medicare-covered costs up to the deductible amount of $2,110 (in 2013) before your Medigap plan pays anything. ** After you meet your out-of-pocket yearly limit and your yearly Part B deductible, the Medigap plan pays 100% of covered services for the rest of the calendar year. *** Plan N pays 100% of the Part B coinsurance, except for a copayment of up to $20 for some office visits and up to a $50 copayment for emergency room visits that do not result in inpatient admission.

For more information, call the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 8472262 (Local) or (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance) and ask for Steve. BCSN Information about Medicare Supplements Plans provided by Medicare.gov.

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Courthouse Parking Lot, Fourth & Market Streets Beaver Falls, Mondays 4 to 7 p.m.

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Entertainment and Events * The Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver, will hold its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 1. Books will be sold at discounted prices from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 3 and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4, they will be sold at $5 per bag. The Library is in need of saleable, used books of all varieties, except Reader’s Digest Condensed books, encyclopedias, textbooks, and magazines. Books, puzzles, games, videos, cassettes and CD’s can be brought to the Library. Call (724) 775-1132 for details. * The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform music from John Williams’ famous movie scores, including Star Wars, E.T., Harry Potter and more.

Selections from local legend Henry Mancini will be featured as well. The performace will take place at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One

Lincoln Park, Midland, at 8 p.m. June 3.

Ticket prices are $45, $35 and $25. Call (724) 643-9004 or visit www.lppac.org for information. * The 35th annual Fort McIntosh Garrison Days craft show takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 8 at Downtown Parks, Beaver. It features more than 350 crafters and antique booths, as well as food and entertainment. Call (724) 7750189 for more information. * A South Side Historical Village summer social will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 at South Side Historical Village, Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 Route 168, Hookstown. There will be activities, demonstrations and food and baked goods.

Enjoy music in the beautifully restored buildings of an early American Village. Call (724) 899-4165 or visit www.sshva.iwarp.com.

* The 37th Annual Aliquippa Greek Food Festival takes place from noon to 9 p.m. June 10 to 15 at the Kimisis Theotkou Greek Orthodox Church, 2107 Davidson St., Aliquippa. The event features carnival rides, a variety of homemade Greek dishes, dancing, games and more. Carnival rides every night from 6 to 10 p.m. Call (724) 375-9058. * Economy Borough Community Day will take place from noon to 7 p.m. June 15 at 2856 Conway Wallrose, Baden.

There will be entertainment, petting zoo, face painting, games, booths, food and more. Call (724) 869-4779, ext. 6. * A Beaver festival will take place from noon to 11 p.m. June 17 to 22 in Irvine Square, Third and Corporation Streets, Beaver. Enjoy rides, amusements, games and food. Call (724) 773-6700 for details.

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VITAS Innovative Hospice Care wants to enlist your services to help veterans near the end of life.

We are looking for veterans of the armed services and others who want to honor and support our living heroes. All volunteers are trained to meet specific end-of-life needs of veterans to improve their quality of life.

For more information on VITAS volunteer opportunities, please contact: Amanda Olson, Volunteer Services Manager, 412.799.2152 or Amanda.Olson@VITAS.com

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Entertainment and Events * The River City Brass Band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.

June 22 at Old Economy Village, Church St., (between 13th and 14th Streets) Ambridge. Tap your feet to the music of the River City Brass Band surrounded by the history and beautiful gardens of Old Economy Village. Bring your own chair and a friend or two to share the musical evening. Cost is $15 per person. Call (724) 266-4500 for details. * A family carnival night will take place at the Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton, from 6 to 8 p.m. June 22. There will be outdoor fun for the whole family including games, a blow up obstacle course, popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy and lots more. The event is free for members and $10 for non-members. Call (724) 891-8439 for more information. * Come out to see Beaver County BOOM!, a Fourth of July fireworks festival, at 9:45 p.m. June 29 at New Bridgewater Park, Mulberry Street Ext., Bridgewater. Fireworks by Zambelli Internationale. Visible to all in Beaver, Bridgewater, Rochester and Monaca. Rain date: July 7. Call (412) 974-4709 or visit www.pushbeavercounty.org. BCSN

Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities for June: 2 Safe driving class from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 3. Cost is $16 per person. Registration required.

2 Musical mystery theater dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Must purchase tickets in advance.

2 Drum circle at 11 a.m. June 11.

2 Woodcarving demonstration from 9 to 11 a.m. June 13.

2 Birthday celebration with entertainment by Johnny at 11:30 a.m. June 13.

2 Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. June 17. Cost is $6 per person and includes dinner. Sign up in advance.

2 Bingo from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. June 20.

2 Men’s pool tournament at 1 p.m. June 24. Cost is $15 per person and includes tournament entry, buffet and drinks.

Participants must register and pay in advance.

2 Niagara Falls overnight trip. Cost is $185 per person with a $70 bonus back in casino tokens and food.

Call (724) 774-5654 or visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule.BCSN

Concert on the Lawn with The Swingin’ Bopcats Sunday, June 23 3:00 p.m.

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Beaver Falls Circle of Friends relocates to New Brighton The Circle of Friends Community Center has moved to a new location. Formerly located at St. Philomena’s Church on College Hill, the center’s new home is at Holy Family Parish in New Brighton as of June 3.

The move is the result of the potential merging and closing of several Catholic churches in the area, according to Circle of Friends executive director Larry Murphy. “We don’t really know how the changes within the Diocese will affect us, so we thought we needed to make a proactive move to assure that our activities and our center won’t be affected,” he comments.

The new site has many advantages. “The hall is very easy to get to from the main road and has no steps,” Larry explains. “Participants can enter from the large parking lot, and the hall is air conditioned.”

“We really look forward to this new venture and location, and hope many of the people from the surrounding areas will join us,” adds center director Natalie McCargo. “It’s a beautiful site and we have high hopes for it.”

Larry and the staff from Circle of Friends thank the church family of St. Philomena’s for their support through the years. “We leave with respect and appreciation to St. Phil’s and we wish them well in whatever the Diocese’s decisions may be.”

An open house at the new location is being planned for sometime this summer.

To learn more, call (724) 846-1959. BCSN

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Baden Circle of Friends Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events for June: H Declutter and downsize your life seminar at 10:30 a.m. June 10.

H Birthday recognition day, penny bingo at 10 a.m. and music with Gene Testa at 2:30 p.m. June 13.

H Gentleman Day, penny bingo at 10 a.m. and music with Wally Merriman at 2:30 p.m. June 20.

H Pinochle tournament at 9:30 a.m.

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Ballroom dance classes are offered at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

The exercise room is open for all ages during center hours.

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

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Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $36,500; 2 Persons $41,700 For an application or assistance call (724) 770-5000 Pinney and PRV Associates PO Box 1567, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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We are dedicated to providing personal care for individuals who are no longer able to live alone.

We treat every resident as a member of our family in our beautiful 79 bed community filled with all the comforts of home!

Activities • Crafts / Bingo / Card Games • Family Picnics & Special Dinners • Resident Council Meetings • Resident Education • Day Trips & More!

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Secured Dementia Community With our recent expansion, Katera’s Kove now has the largest secured dementia unit in Beaver County for assisted living residents.

We specialize in continuous staff training on dementia care and are a member of the Alzheimer’s Association. Our beautiful new addition with 29 secure beds will give your loved one a sense of calmness and the best quality of life possible while in our care.

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Katera’s Kove is family owned and operated is family owned operated by sisters,of byKatera’s Lynn Kove Katekovich, RN. and Many employees Lynn Katekovich, andLynn’s Betty Butera.

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Kennywood Trivia

Answer the questions correctly for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. What town is Kennywood located in? _________________________________________________

6. What river does Kennywood overlook? _________________________________________________

2. Which of Kennywood’s rides was built for the 1939 World’s Fair? _________________________________________________

7. What was the original name of the Thunderbolt, one of Kennywood’s wooden coasters? _________________________________________________

3. What was Kennywood’s first upside-down roller coaster? _________________________________________________

8. What is the new name of the Steel Phantom, formerly the world’s steepest and fastest roller coaster? _________________________________________________

4. What was Kennywood’s first ride? _________________________________________________

9. What was Kennywood’s first million-dollar ride? _________________________________________________

5. What is the name of Kennywood’s annual parade? _________________________________________________

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To enter, mail your answers to Beaver County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Beaver County Senior News.

Name_______________________________________________ Age__________ Address___________________________________ ___________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________

Congratulations to Adele Rogers who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. (A) All of these; 2. (B) No; 3. (D) Turdus Migratorius; 4.(A) True; 5. (C) Early in the morning; 6. (B) Large; 7. (D) Yellow; 8. (B) No; 9. (B) A thrush; 10. (A) Yes.

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Fish cost a fortune Two Virginians go on a fishing trip. They rent all the equipment - the reels, the rods, the wading suits, the rowboat, the car, and even a cabin in the woods. They spent a fortune!

The first day they go fishing, but they don’t catch anything. The same thing happens on the second day, and on the third day. It goes on like this until finally, on the last day of their vacation, one of the men catches a fish.

As they’re driving home they’re really depressed. One guy turns to the other and says, “Do you realize that this one lousy fish we caught cost us fifteen hundred bucks?”

The other guy says, “Wow! Then it’s a good thing we didn’t catch any more!”

Purchasing a turkey A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn’t find one big enough for her family.

She asked a stock boy, “Do these turkeys get any bigger?”

The stock boy replied, “No ma’am, they’re dead.”

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June 2013 • Beaver County Senior News

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