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June 2013

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Take a look back at Forbes Field on page 3.

Affordable Housing is available to seniors throughout Butler County

By Ashley Pino Housing and Redevelopment Authority County of Butler For Butler County Senior News You may or may not know about the senior housing properties available through the Housing Authority of the County of Butler. Eight

affordable properties are located throughout the county for older adults. Three of them are within the City of Butler, and the remaining five are in Cranberry Township, Evans City, Zelienople, Slippery Rock, Chicora and Parker.

The mission of the Housing Authority is to provide safe and affordable housing to seniors, and they have been able to do just that. Perhaps you have been considering applying to one of the

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Get the latest information on the 2013 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program on page 8.

Publisher’s Corner Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster Editor: Gina Mazza Art Director: Shantessa Hogan Sales Executive: Wallace Webster Photographer: Chuck LeClaire

You may not know about the eight affordable senior housing properties available through the Housing Authority of the County of Butler. Learn more by reading our cover story.

Don’t forget to take advantage of fresh produce available through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition program. Turn to page 8 for a listing of farmers market locations and times.

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Looking back at Forbes Field

By Henry P. Gribbin For Butler 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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

Butler County Historical Society sponsors “Meet the Owners” social Come out to Historic Pullman Park on Friday evening, June 7, for Butler County Historical Society night. The Society is sponsoring the Butler BlueSox game against the Richmond River Rats and holding its annual wine and cheese event in the banquet room. The Society is hosting a “Meet the Owners” evening and will have a small display of Historic Pullman Park photographs and memorabilia on hand. Don’t miss this chance to meet the BlueSox owners. Hear about

Wink Robinson’s Pullman Park memories and ownership of the team.

Seating is limited so make your reservations soon. Tickets cost $15 for a single and $25 for a couple. Ticket price includes the historical display, the wine and cheese reception, and reserved seat admission to the ball game. Single tickets for only the baseball game are available at $8.50 each. Call (724) 283-8116.

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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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Affordable Housing is available to seniors throughout Butler County Continued from page 1 properties but just are not sure what is involved in the process. The first step is to contact the Housing Authority office either by phone, stopping into our office or by visiting our website at www.housingauthority.com. One of the staff members will be able to help you through the application process. On the paper application, you can select which property or properties you are interested in applying for.

Most residents choose their property based on location, so you may already know which area of Butler County you are interested in living. However, if you are not sure where you would like to live or if you want to see what a

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The first open house will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at all three City of Butler properties. Potential residents will be able to visit one or all three of the buildings, get a tour and meet with Housing Authority staff to ask questions.

Times and locations of the June 19 open houses are as follows: Terrace Apartments, 111 South Cliff Street, Butler, 10 to 11 a.m.

Historic Lafayette Apartments, 302 South Main Street, Butler, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Cliffside Apartments, 325 South McKean Street, Butler, 11 a.m. to noon

The Housing Authority invites you to stop by any or all of the open houses to learn more about living at these senior properties. One of the greatest advantages of being a resident at a Housing Authority property includes the social aspect of living with neighbors nearby to talk to or play cards with. Your friends are right next door.

“It’s a close-knit neighborhood, and someone is always looking out for you and willing to give you a helping hand,” says Donna Raines, who lives at Cliffside Apartments. “There is never a reason to be bored because there is always an ear that will listen or an activity being provided. Public transportation is available right in front of our building. It’s home!”

Residents also have access to a courteous maintenance staff that works hard to keep the buildings in top shape.

“Everything is here for your convenience,” comments Shirley Seaton of Graystone Manor. “You don’t need to

leave to do laundry or worry about shoveling snow or mowing the grass.

It’s an enjoyable living environment.”

The buildings all have security features to keep residents safe, and there is even access to community rooms and kitchens, which are used for numerous social gatherings throughout the year.

The properties all have convenient access to public transportation. Handicap-accessible units are available in all of the buildings. Each building also has a computer center so that residents can use the Internet and email. If you’d like to learn how to do this, computer classes are available.

It’s exciting to be able to provide seniors with choices. The application process can seem intimidating, but staff is always available to answer your questions and help guide you.

To learn more, call (724) 287-6797 or (800) 545-1833, ext. 772; or visit www. housingauthority.com. BCSN

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Entertainment and Events 2 The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department offers free Thursday night programs at Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. The majority of the programs will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place in the Carousel Shelter. Call (724) 284-5383 or visit www.co.butler.pa.us for details, exact times and locations. There will not be an Outdoor Discovery presentation on July 4.

2 Harmony Museum will hold its annual Herb and Garden Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 at the 1805 museum barn annex, 303 Mercer Rd., and throughout old-town Harmony. There will be many vendors, workshops, entertainment, food; trade plants, buy vegetables, herbs, roses and other ornamentals. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org.

2 The Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave., Saxonburg, will hold their annual carnival from 6 to

11 p.m. June 10 to 15. Events include a pet parade, fireman’s parade, water battle, raffle drawing, kiddee matinee, pageants and more. Call (724) 321-1761 or visit www.svfc.com for details.

2 The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14, from 9 to 5 p.m. June 15 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16 at Coopers Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock, a full-service campground. Call (724) 234-2291 or visit www.bantamjeepfestival.com.

2 The Rodfathers of Butler will hold their annual car cruise on Main Street, Butler, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 23.

There will be live entertainment, 50/50 raffle, food in the park and more. Call (724) 822-5586 or visit www.therodfathers.com.

2 The Big Butler Fair will be held June 28 to July 6 at the Big Butler

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Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. Enjoy fair treats, animals, fireworks, demolition derbies, concerts, truck pulls, entertainment, games and rides. Call (724) 625-1977 or visit www. bigbutlerfair.com.

2 Cranberry Township Community Days will take place July 11 to 13 in Cranberry Township Community Park, Ernie Marshuda Dr., Cranberry. There will be 400 booths, car cruise contest, concerts, art center, carnival and much more. Call (724) 776-4806 or visit www. ctcchest.org for details.

St. Christopher at the Lake Church, Rt. 528, Prospect, will hold its annual Parish Festival from 4 to 10 p.m. July 19 and from 5 to 10 p.m. July 20. There will be bingo, kids games, food, crafts, prizes, live entertainment and more.

Call (724) 865-2430 for more information. BCSN

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e is the only artist to have a number one song, movie and TV show in the same week. Life Magazine coined the phrase “teen idol” after him and he is credited with pioneering the country rock sound.

Yes, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson’s life and music has touched millions. Now his twin sons, multi-platinum recording artists Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, relive the music and memories in their multi-media event, Ricky Nelson Remembered. The show will take place at 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at The Strand Theater in Zelienople. Tickets are $25 and $35 and can be purchase via phone at (724) 742-0400 or online at TheStrandTheater.org.

Featuring hit songs like “Hello Mary Lou”, “Poor Little Fool”, “Travelin’ Man”, “I Gotta Feeling”, “Teenage Idol”, “Garden Party” and many more, the event showcases Nelson’s life with never-before-seen interviews from artists he influenced, including Paul McCartney and Chris Isaak.

Nelson died in a plane crash on his way to perform a New Year’s Eve concert in 1986. His legacy includes 53 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and 19 other top 10 hits. He is one of the biggest-selling artists of all time.

The Nelson’s are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family in history with three successive generations of number one hit makers. Matthew and Gunnar are also nephews of NCIS star Mark Harmon. BCSN For more information, visit RickyNelsonRemembered.com.

Seniors for Safe Driving 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 21; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Butler Memorial Hospital, 911 E. Brady St., Butler.

• July 15; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St., Zelienople.

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

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“Ricky Nelson Remembered” comes to The Strand Theater

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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program begins another growing season

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he beginning of summer marks the start of the growing season here in southwestern Pennsylvania, and farmers’ markets all over Butler County are open for business.

This season, be sure to take advantage of the annual Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Participating in SFMNP can benefit your health, support your local farmers, and expand your knowledge and taste for seasonal produce. Read below for eligibility requirements and a listing of farmer’s market locations.

Age Requirement: 60 years old or better by 12/31/13 Residency Requirement: Butler County Resident Income Guidelines: One-person household - $21,257 Two-person household - $28,694 Three-person household - $36,131 Income:

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You should add up income from all sources, i.e. Wages, Social Security, Pensions, VA Benefits, Interest, withdrawals from annuities, etc. Documentation of income is not needed.

Long Term Care Facilities: Seniors residing in facilities such as nursing homes, personal care homes, domiciliary care homes, etc. where meals are prepared are not eligible to receive the vouchers.

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Voucher Distribution: Vouchers will only be distributed at the community distribution sites listed on the opposite side. Distribution from the Agency office will begin on July 30, 2013 and continue while supplies last. Vouchers cannot be mailed.

Required Documentation: All eligible consumers must show documentation of age and county residency. Documentation of income is not needed.

Homebound Consumers: Consumers unable to come to the community sites may send a friend or relative to the site with the Required

Documentation (your identification to verify age and residency) and a completed Proxy Form. Proxy Forms are available from the Agency office by calling 724-282-3008, on-line at www. co.butler.pa.us, or by email request to aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us. Each Proxy Form must contain only one person.

We cannot accept proxy forms having more than one person – even if they are husband and wife.

Lost or Stolen Vouchers: Vouchers are like cash. Please keep them in a safe place. Lost or stolen vouchers cannot be replaced.

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Butler County Farmers Market Nutrition Program voucher distribution sites

Slippery Rock Senior Center Township Bldg., 155 Branchton Road 16057 Tuesday, June 25 – 10 a.m. to Noon

Glade Run Church Rt. 8 South, Pittsburgh Rd., Valencia, PA 16059 Monday, July 15 – 10 a.m. to Noon Buffalo Twp. Municipal Bldg.

109 Bear Creek Rd., Sarver, PA 16055 Tuesday, July 16 – 10 a.m. to Noon

Chicora Senior Center Moose Lodge,W. Slippery Rock St., 16025 Thursday, June 27 – 10 a.m. to Noon

North Central Senior Center West Sunbury Presby. Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, PA 16061 Wednesday, July 17 – 10 a.m. to Noon

Zelienople Senior Center Luther Ct., Passavant Retirement, 16063 Friday, June 28 – 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department Pittsburgh St., Saxonburg, PA 16056 Thursday, July 18 – 1 to 3 p.m.

Cranberry Senior Center Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., 16066 Tuesday, July 2 – 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Butler Arbors Apartments 200 Lincoln Ave., Butler, PA 16001 Monday, July 22 – 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Evans City Senior Center- Ritzert Hall 426 E. Main St., Evans City, 16033 Wednesday, July 3 – 10 a.m. to Noon

Park Manor Apartments Alameda Rd., Butler, PA 16001 Tuesday, July 23 - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church 727 W. Old Rt. 422, Butler, PA 16006 Monday, July 8 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Epiphany Social Hall/ Boyers Middendorf St., Boyers, PA 16020 Wednesday, July 24 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Gray Stone Manor Apartments 204 E. Water St., Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Tuesday, July 9 – 10 a.m. to Noon

East Butler Boro Building 1105 Randolph Ave., East Butler, PA 16029 Thursday, July 25 – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Portersville Fire Hall 1151 W. Portersville Rd., Portersville, PA 16051 Wednesday, July 10 – 1 to 3 p.m.

Cliffside Apartments 325 S. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001 Monday, July 29 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

South East Senior Center Winfield Twp., VFC, 200 Brose Rd., Cabot, PA 16023 Thursday July 11 – 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Butler County Area Agency on Aging 111 Sunnyview Circle, Bldg. #3, Butler, PA 16001 Beginning Tuesday, July 30 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(As long as voucher supplies last.)

Mars Senior Center Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Rd. Mars, PA 16046 Friday, July 12 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Butler Center/Tanglewood Community Center Founder’s Hall, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora 16045 Wednesday, June 19 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Senior Center events

_ Bruin Senior Center, United Methodist Church, Main St., will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. June 3; birthday celebration June 6; trip to Mountaineer Casino June 11; protecting yourself from the sun at 11:15 a.m. June 13; Father’s Day celebration June 13; and picnic day June 21. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Call (724) 753-2922. _ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: community health challenge from 10 to 11 a.m. June 6; casino trip to Mountaineer June 11. Cost is $25; Father’s Day brunch at 11:30 a.m. June 13. Cost is $5; Farmer’s Market vouchers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19; bingo with Mike from 10 to 11:15 a.m. June 20; picnic day June 21; and wheel of fortune from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and blood pressure screening at 10 a.m. June 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday except November 2. Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: community card party fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. June 10; birthday party and Father’s Day celebration June 13; guest speaker from Concordia Visiting Nurses at 10:30 a.m. June 18; wheel of fortune at 10:30 a.m. June 20; picnic day June 21; and Farmer’s Market vouchers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and bingo with Ed at 10:30 a.m. June 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Call (724) 445-2551.

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_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. June 5; casino trip to Mountaineer June 11; physical therapy options at 11 a.m. June 13; Father’s Day celebration June 14; 500 card party June 18; reverse mortgages from 5 to 6 p.m. June 19; ice cream soda day and bring in your wedding picture to display June 20; picnic day June 21; bring in your favorite fruit or vegetable to share June 25; and how to stay young at 11 a.m. June 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m.

June 6; drum circle from 1 to 2 p.m. June 11; Father’s Day celebration June 13; supper club at 4 p.m. June 19; picnic day June 21; and 500 card party June 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 538-9414.

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Senior Express _ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: birthday celebration June 6; sub sale June 10. Cost is $5. Orders and payment due by June 18; Father’s Day celebration June 13; game time from 10 a.m. to noon June 18; leadership council meeting at 10 a.m. and blood pressure screening at 10:45 a.m. June 19; picnic day June 21; and sub pick up June 25. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. June 6; identity theft at 10:15 a.m.

June 10; Wendy night from 5 to 7 p.m. June 12; Father’s Day celebration June 13; picnic day June 21; and arthritis program at 10:45 a.m. June 27. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, will offer the following events: birthday celebration June 7; protecting yourself from the sun at 11 a.m. June 12; Father’s Day celebration June 14; blood pressure screening June 19; and picnic day June 21. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call (724) 637-2959. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: birthday celebration June 6; craft class at 11 a.m. June 10; Silver Sneakers open house at 10 a.m. June 12; Father’s Day celebration and bingo at 12:30 p.m.

June 13; podiatry medicine program at 11:30 a.m. June 18; Avon orders due June 19; drawing for the winner of “The Forest” painting June 20; picnic day June 21; leadership council meeting at 12:30 p.m. June 25; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. and hoagie pick up from 10 a.m. to noon June 27 The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., will offer the following events: birthday celebration June 13; deadline to order hoagies June 18; wear your sunglasses June 20; picnic day June 21; and blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. June 27. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. _ Zelienople Senior Center, 700 S. Green Lane, Zelienople, offers the following events: Butler Senior Life with Jan June 7; vision screening at 10 a.m. June 10; casino trip to Mountaineer June 11. Cost is $25; Father’s Day celebration June 13; picnic day June 21; nutrition with Butler Senior Life June 24; lung health June 27; and Farmer’s Market vouchers from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 452-5292. BCSN

Butler County Area Agency on Aging

June Menu for senior centers

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Serving you:

Monday, June 3: Chicken with pepper strips, rice, peas and carrots, pudding.

Tuesday, June 4: Country fried steak, baked potato, vegetable blend, fruit.

Wednesday, June 5: Beef and cheese lasagna, spinach salad, fruit.

Thursday, June 6: Turkey supreme, broccoli, Mandarin oranges.

Friday, June 7: Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potato, lima beans, cookie.

Monday, June 10: Shredded chicken salad, wedding soup, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, June 11: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, applesauce.

Wednesday, June 12: Sloppy Joe, potato wedges, broccoli, chocolate cake.

Thursday, June 13, Birthday menu: Stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, cake and ice cream.

About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home.

Butler County Commissioners William L. McCarrier A. Dale Pinkerton James Eckstein Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA How may we help you?

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families

Friday, June 14: Stuffed pepper, mashed potatoes, gelatin with fruit.

• Home and Community Based Services

Monday, June 17: Tuna macaroni salad, lemon pudding.

• PDA Waiver Services

Tuesday, June 18: Chicken brushetta, pasta, tossed salad, pudding.

Wednesday, June 19: Chopped barbecue ham sandwich, coleslaw, fruit, sherbet.

Thursday, June 20: Taco salad, cornbread, pineapple.

Friday, June 21: Hot dog, baked beans, pasta salad, pears.

Monday, June 24: Hot roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes, vegetable blend, pumpkin pudding.

Access to Services • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management

For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

Tuesday, June 25: French toast sticks, breakfast potatoes, egg and cheese omelet, blueberry muffin.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26: Cheese hamburger, potato salad, Mandarin oranges.

Phone: (724) 282-3008

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Thursday, June 27: Grilled chicken salad, peaches.

Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler

Friday, June 28: French dip sandwich, tater tots, carrots, fruit. BCSN

Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

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Rep. Metcalfe hosts annual health and information expo State Representative Daryl Metcalfe recently hosted his annual Senior Citizen Expo at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building in Cranberry Town-

ship. The expo provided an abundance of information on topics that are relevant to older adults, as well as a variety of health screenings. Donations from dozens of

State Representative Daryl Metcalfe with Hugh MacPherson and Charles Lewis.

companies around the Cranberry area— including Giant Eagle, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, Shop ‘N Save, Starbucks, Verizon and Wal-Mart—helped to make the expo a success. BCSN

Marion Palmieri of Adams Township gets a bite to eat.

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[top left] Carole Gabauer, a driver for Sherwood Oaks Special Services, samples food. [bottom left] Carol Jean Keefer volunteers with Cranberry Senior Center. [top right] Joanne Warren learns about the different programs. [bottom right] Adella Barr of Mars enjoys a manicure by the Butler Beauty School students. [bottom center] Attendees register for chances to win door prizes.

Photos by Lynn Webster for Butler County Senior News

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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? _________________________________________________

10. What is the most popular eatery in Kennywood? _________________________________________________

To enter, mail your answers to Butler 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 Butler 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. 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.

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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.”

Taken from www.ahajokes.com.

Cranberry Township Senior Citizens Club

Crossword Puzzle answer on page 2

The Cranberry Township Senior Citizens Club meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry.

Meetings include a feature program, business meeting and light refreshments or a special luncheon, picnic or outing.

The groups motto is “Unity and Friendship.”

The organization is geared for men and women ages 55 and older in Cranberry Township. Call (724) 816-4977 for details. BCSN

Free community caregiver program A free program, Caring Conversations: Help for the Family, will be presented by Jennifer Antkowiak from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 19 at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd., Butler. Call (877) 862-6659 for registration or questions. BCSN. .

Become a TRY volunteer Together for Retarded Youth, Inc., TRY, is a non-profit organization located in Wexford and operates year round.

The scope of its activities range from craft programs where handicapped individuals create useful and decorative items to seasonal events such as holiday parties. TRY has a holistic approach to recreation and socialization and plans its activities commensurate with varying levels of participant ability so that each participant may experience success and pleasure in meaningful activity. The centerpiece of TRY’s annual calendar of events is its week-long Day Camp.

TRY does not charge for any of its activities; all regular and special events, including Day Camp, are open to any mentally and/or physically handicapped youth or adult.

TRY is both managed and staffed entirely by volunteers.

Mindful of the needs of special populations, volunteers are utilized and programs are geared to the handicapped individual.

Benefits of volunteering with TRY: * Helping and encouraging TRY members in performing a task * Interacting with the TRY members * Making new friends * Getting volunteer credit hours Call (724) 935-4910 or visit http://tryspecialneeds.org for details. BCSN

ACROSS 1 Temperate 5 Owns 8 Lovers’ quarrel 12 Sandwich treat 13 Final (Abbr.)

14 Small combo 15 “Desperate Housewives” actress Eva 17 Cincinnati team 18 Ingratiate 19 Warehouse pile 21 Pigpen 22 Deck for a 10-count 23 Wife of Saturn 26 Embrace 28 Become one 31 Addict 33 Shell game item 35 “My Heart Will Go On” singer 36 Ring-worm 38 Egypt’s boy king 40 Toss in 41 Transmit 43 Afternoon party 45 “Jane Eyre” author 47 Do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do 51 Mongolian tent 52 Great bliss 54 Mideastern potentate 55 Fields or Butterworth 56 Villain’s look 57 Fix, in a way 58 Crafty 59 Young woman

DOWN 1 Double agent 2 Press 3 Give for a time 4 Venetian magistrates 5 “Get a move on!”

6 Foreman foe 7 Pile 8 Wandered off 9 Transvaal city 10 Staffer 11 Pitch 16 Inauguration recitation 20 Ewe’s mate 23 No longer stylish 24 Omega preceder 25 Brain’s stimulus receptors 27 Understand 29 Deity 30 Conclude 32 Space flight conclusion 34 Job for a medical examiner 37 Pismire 39 Georgia — 42 Considers 44 Coral circle 45 Tourney situations 46 Derriere 48 Vicinity 49 Competes 50 Corn spikes 53 Web address

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