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March 2013

Volume 13, Number 1

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Betty with painting “Condemned House” at the August Wilson Center.

Elizabeth “Betty” Asche Douglas: Beaver County’s “First Lady of the Arts”

More than 300 seniors attend Day at the Mall. See page 8.

March is Women’s History Month. Starting with this issue, we are pleased to begin our first-ever series of profiles on notable women from Beaver County. We hope you enjoy reading about and getting to know these women as much as we have.

By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News As an artist and art educator, Elizabeth Asche Douglas of Rochester Township has come a long way since

receiving her very first set of oil paints as a young girl.

“It was on my 10th birthday,” she recalls, “Around that same age, I wrote my first paper about Rembrandt titled, ‘Rembrandt: Soul Painter.’

I saw in this master’s work an interest in the interior of a person. His paintings breathe with a spiritual life.

That captivated me.”

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This month we begin a series that features notable women in Beaver County.

We hope you enjoy learning about some of your neighbors in the coming months.

Thinking of spring and possibly growing a garden?

Now is the time to consider participating in the community garden. Turn to page 10 for details.

Photographer: Chuck LeClaire

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Baden Circle of Friends Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events:

H Birthday celebration with music by Frank One Man Band at 2:30 p.m. March 14.

H St. Patrick’s Day dinner and music from 5 to 8 p.m.

March 19. Cost is $6 per person.

H Trip to Rivers Casino March 13 and 27.

Tax service is offered from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays, appointments are necessary. Call (724) 869-4224 for reservations or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com. BCSN

Beaver Falls Circle of Friends Circle of Friends Beaver Falls, 3908 Sixth Ave., Beaver Falls, will offer the following events:

H Card party from 3 to 7 p.m. March 11.

H St. Patrick’s Day bingo at 2 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. March 19.

H Bus trip to Rivers Casino March 25.

H Easter party at 3:30 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. March 26.

Tax service is available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays by appointment only. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for details. BCSN

Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities for March: • Ice cream social at 12:30 p.m. March 7.

• Spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 11.

Cost is $6 per person, $4 for children ages 6 and under.

• St. Patty’s Day party from 1 to 4 p.m. March 15. Enjoy entertainment by Wally Merrimann and snacks. Cost is $3 per person.

• Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. March 18. Cost is $6 per person.

• A protective service outreach series titled Five Women you Should Know will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. March 20.

• Craft class at 1 p.m. March 20.

• Primetime Health program with the local 911 center at 10 a.m. March 21.

• Art show March 22 and 23.

• Rivers Casino day trip March 25. Cost is $25 per person.

Call (724) 774-5654 to sign up for any of these events or for general center information. BCSN

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• Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Brain from 2 to 3 p.m. March 12.

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Penn State Extension offers workshop for pond owners

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ant to learn the basics of pond management? Join Susan Boser from Penn State Extension, along with representatives from the Beaver and Lawrence County Conservation Districts, for a workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the Ellwood City Municipal Building, Second Floor Auditorium, Room 211, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City.

Ponds can provide many recreational benefits to homeowners, but they have their share of problems. During the program, Boser and others will offer tips and advice on common pond problems and proper management. The program involves presentations, as well as a question-and-answer session.

“The most frequent questions involve the control of aquatic plants and weeds,” says Susan, “so we’ll spend time discussing how to identify and control nuisance plants and algae.

We also get a lot of questions about fisheries, so we’ll discuss the best kinds of fish to stock, the species to avoid and how to harvest to keep the populations balanced.”

The cost of the program is $15. Pre-register by March 19, as space is limited.

For more details, call Lauren Anderson at (724) 656-2474 or Marty Warchol at (724) 378-1701. BCSN

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Wills • Estate Planning • Senior Citizen Law Powers of Attorney • Living Wills Attorney Robert Banks has provided legal counsel to over 5,100 clients since his admission to the Bar in October 1978. During his 32 years of legal counseling Attorney Banks has obtained experience in many fields:

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Entertainment and Events 2 The River City Brass Band will present Celtic Connections at 7:30 p.m.

March 13 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theater, One Lincoln Park, Midland. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $21 and $19.

Senior citizen and student discounts available. Call (724) 643-9004 or visit www.lppac.org.

2 Center for Hope Day will take place at Old Economy Village, Visitors Center, 270 16th St., Ambridge, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16. There will be no charge to visitors who bring in a food donation for the Center for Hope, a local food bank. Enjoy living history demonstrations and guided tours of this historic village. Call (724) 266-4500.

2 A free maple sugaring program will be held at 11 a.m. March 16 at Bradys Run Park, 121 Bradys Run Rd., Maple Camp (behind the Lodge), Brighton.

Learn how maple trees are tapped and the sap is transformed into syrup. Call (724) 378-1701 for details.

2 Genevans Spring Concert will take place March 23 at John White Chapel, Old Main building, 3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls. The student choir of Geneva College is heir to a tradition of choral singing dating from the early years of the college over a century and a half ago. The choir’s repertoire is broad and varied, reflecting the belief that “all of life, always and everywhere, is life in the presence of God.” Admission is free. Call (724) 847-6660.

2 Come out to the Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, for the Beaver-Lawrence spring art and craft show from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 16 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 17. There will be many local vendors with a variety of products.

Call (724) 730-7402 for details.

2 Bring the grandkids out for an Easter egg hunt and breakfast at 9 a.m. March

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23 at Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Rd., Chippewa. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 3 to 10; and free for children under 3. Call (724) 843-4828.

2 An Easter egg hunt and spring festival will take place from noon to 3 p.m.

March 23 at the Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Ave., Hopewell. Kids should bring their baskets to collect candy filled eggs, play games and make crafts. Preschool through fourth graders will hunt eggs at noon. All are welcome to this free event. Call (724) 462-6236.

2 The Merrick Art Gallery, 1100 Fifth Ave., New Brighton, will hold a free art show March 24 to 30. The exhibit will feature works by Carol Begley’s students. Call (724) 846-1130.

2 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland, presents the Steel Drum Festival March 25. Steel Drum Bands from all over the

Entertainment and Events 2 The Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will present a murder mystery dinner at 5:30 p.m. April 6.

The cast of the “Musical Mysteries and More” will perform one of their hilarious “who dunnit” shows. Cost is $20 per person. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. Call (724) 728-1422.

2 The 36th annual Maple Syrup Festival will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 6 and 7 at The Lodge at Bradys Run Park, Brighton Township. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast served with 100% pure maple syrup. Festival events feature Civil War re-enactments, crafts, pony-rides, antiques tractors, entertainment on two stages and more. Cost for breakfast is adults $8, children 12 and under $4.

There are no parking or admission fees.

Call (724) 378-1701.

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2 Enjoy a coffee house cabaret at 7 p.m.

April 7 at Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington R., Chippewa.

Enjoy a night with Elvis impersonator Don Obusek. All ages. Cost is $10 in advance; $15 at the door, includes dessert and beverage. Call (724) 843-4828 or visit www.chippewaumc.org.

2 The River City Brass Band will perform a Big Band and Doo Wop Brass concert at 7:30 p.m. April 10 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theater, One Lincoln Park, Midland. Enjoy this trip down memory lane, celebrating the music of America’s finest and most famous bands, with special guests Johnny Angel and the Halos. Tickets are $21 and $19, discounts are available for seniors and students. Call (724) 643-9004 or visit www.lppac.org.

2 Come out for a Soap Box Derby day of racing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16,

14th St., Ambridge. Cars will be provided for potential drivers ages 7 to 17 to give it a try. Watch as they race down the street. This event is sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Soap Box Derby and is free. Call (724) 869-7297.

2 The Rochester Chamber Of Commerce Chili Cook-off at 5 p.m. April 24 at The Lodge at Bradys Run Park, Brighton Township. A variety of local restaurants compete for the title of best chili in Beaver County. You be the judge. Cost is $15 per person and includes chili, fries, chicken wings, beer and beverages. Call (724) 728-4998.

2 The 2013 Tree Seedling and Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

April 27 at Beaver County Conservation District, Environmental Center, 156 Cowpath Rd., Independence. You may order in advance in late March.

Open stock will be available for sale to the public. Call (724) 378-1701. BCSN

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region will perform. Call (724) 643-9004 or visit www.lppac.org.

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More than 300 seniors attend Valentine’s Day celebration at Day at the Mall

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oin in the fun at Senior Day at the Mall this month with the tropical theme of “Welcome to Paradise Island.” Get ready to swing, sway, dance and experience the island sounds of Freddy the Music Man. Enjoy a cool beverage at the lemonade stand, visit all of the vendors and register for a chance to win a fresh fruit basket. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 in the Sears corridor at the Beaver Valley Mall.

This month’s health focus will be “Should I Get a Shingles Vaccine?” by nurse “Boo Boo Bonnie” of Concordia Visiting Nurses.

Day at the Mall is for adults ages 60 and older. Registered guests will each receive a small gift, while supplies last.

Coffee, doughnuts, cookies and door prizes will also be in abundance, as well as a gift card drawing. Vendors will present information on utility assistance, blood sugar, blood pressure, insurance, home health, screenings, hospice, fitness, education, taxes, aging services and more.

Senior Day at the Mall is a terrific resource in Beaver County for personal, on-the-spot consultation and information for seniors, all in one convenient

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Jimmy Faiella passed out flowers to all attendees, including Ginny Dewar of Baden. location. It is sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, along with premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark.

Donations are welcome and are used to support the program.

At the February 13 Valentine’s Day event, carnations were presented to

Dr. Chris Pfender of Newmar Chiropractic explains spianl alignment to Shelia Germusa of Beaver.

306 people who registered, and the crowd was entertained by strolling mandolinist Jimmy Faiella. Participants won the following prizes: 50/50, George of Monaca; gift card drawing, Angela of Center Township; jar of Hershey Kisses, Marie of Aliquippa; and Olive of Monaca won a wine gift certificate for visiting all of the vendors. BCSN

Marjorie Cavett of Butler asks questions at the Alzheimer’s Association booth.

Dee Neidergal and Joann Bradshaw of Beaver get into the Valentine’s Day spirit.

Claudia Reynolds checks Jean Balletti’s blood pressure.

Ambridge resident Steve Crano dressed for the occasion.

Sweet treats for everyone! David Hershberger, Gloria Hershberger and Bill Staats pass out doughnuts.

Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Beaver County Senior News

Center at the Mall fitness guru Lynda McCutchen talks with visitor Mike Lennon of Sioux City, Iowa.

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Want to have your own garden? Check out the Senior Gardens in Beaver

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pring is just around the corner . . . and that can only mean that it’s time to start thinking about your flower and vegetable gardens, and what you’re going to grow this year.

“But I don’t have a garden plot,” you might say. Maybe you live in an apartment or don’t have any space around your home to garden. You can still have your own garden!

If you are age 60 or older and a Beaver County resident, consider having a garden plot at the Senior Gardens on Western Avenue in Brighton Township. The Senior Gardens are sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program.

Plots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and are 15 feet by 20 feet. A variety of vegetables can be grown in that size garden.

For your convenience, there is a shelter and picnic tables, as well as a small shed for storing some of your tools. Water is also available for a nominal, one-time annual fee.

Gardening is a great way to stay active and eat healthy. The friendships you’ll develop with your fellow gardeners can only add to the pure enjoyment you’ll experience at the Senior Gardens.

The Senior Gardens also hosts an annual summer event called “Taste and Tour”, which brings all the gardeners and their families together for an evening of food and fellowship at the gardens. It’s a great way to show off your garden.

There are many experienced gardeners at the site. So, even if you’re a first-time gardener, have no fear. These gardeners have lots of ideas and suggestions to make your gardening experience a successful one.

To receive an application, call (724) 774-3003 or visit the Penn State Extension Office at 1000 Third Street in Beaver. BCSN

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Not to brag, but living at Elmcroft is a lot like staying at a resort. All your daily chores are done for you so you’re free to enjoy yourself in any way you like. Go out or stay in.

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Beaver Falls resident recognized statewide for service in the community

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he Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently honored five citizens for their efforts in providing leadership, inspiration and service to older adults in their communities. One of the five individuals was Beaver Fall’s own Ruthanne Bentley of the Beaver County Office on Aging. Ruthanne was recognized for her work as a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council on Aging, and for coordinating a Primetime Living Expo for local seniors searching for information and community resources.

Locally, Ruthanne is known as the Volunteer/ PrimeTime Health Coordinator for the Beaver County Office on Aging, a position she has held since 1999. Prior to that, she was director of the Beaver County RSVP program for 12 years.

On a state level, Ruthanne holds the position of Southwest Region chair for the Pennsylvania Council on Aging (PCOA). It is the second time she has served in this capacity; her first appointment was from 2003 to 2006. Ruthanne has also been on numerous PCOA annual meeting planning committees over the years.

And that’s not all. Ruthanne’s other organizational memberships include: current board member of the Beaver County Cooperative Extension Association, past president of the Volunteer Administrators of Southwest Pennsylvania, former member of the Pennsylvania RSVP Directors Association and Human Services Forum of Beaver County, and past facilitator for the Beaver County Gerontology Advisory Group.

As a Pennsylvania Department of Aging award recipient, Ruthanne was also recently presented with a senatorial citation by Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. “The Office on Aging

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Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. and BCOA administrator Beverly Sullivan present a citation to Ruthanne Bentley. is the best kept secret in Beaver County,” Senator Vogel says. “The staff is very knowledgeable and are more than willing to offer assistance to the local seniors. Ruthanne’s hard work and diligence over the years truly exemplifies her selflessness and dedication to making a difference in our seniors’ lives.”

The Pennsylvania Council on Aging’s leadership awards were presented in Gettysburg during the council’s annual conference. The other recipients were Marie Beauchamp of Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County; Dolores Hagerstrom of Exton, Chester County; Robert Wargo of Petersburg, Huntingdon County and Michael F. Gallagher of Erie, Erie County. BCSN The Pennsylvania Council on Aging advises the governor, the General Assembly and the Department of Aging on the planning, coordination and delivery of services for older Pennsylvanians.

It serves as a statewide forum, clearinghouse, guardian, and advocate for the rights and interests of the elderly in determining a comprehensive program of services for them.

To learn more, about the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s programs and services, visit www.aging.state.pa.us.

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“It is an honor to receive this award, and I am grateful to the members of the Southwestern Council of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging for nominating me,” Ruthanne comments. “But the real honor has been working with all of the volunteers and advocates over the years. Southwestern Pennsylvania is fortunate to have such a dynamic corps of strong willed, hardworking older adults who are willing to take responsibility for their community.”

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

National Nutrition Month

March is a good time to encourage everyone over the age of 50 to get screened regularly for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is cancer of the rectum or colon. It’s the second leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women. Adults ages 50 and older are at the highest risk for colorectal cancer. Other risk factors include: 2 Growths (called polyps) inside the colon

Bits and Pieces from PrimeTime Health

By Ruthanne Bentley PrimeTime Health Coordinator Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

2 Family history of colorectal cancer 2 Smoking 2 Health conditions like Crohn’s Disease 2 Being African-American You can also reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by getting active, eating healthy and quitting smoking.

March is: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Prevent Cancer Foundation, (800) 227-2732, www.preventcancer.org/colorectal National Kidney Month: National Kidney Foundation, (800) 622-9010, www.kidney.org National Nutrition Month: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, www.eatright.org/nnm Save Your Vision Month: American Optometric Association, (800) 365-2219, www.aoa.org/x5072.xml

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National Sleep Awareness Week, March 3 to 10: National Sleep Foundation, (703) 243-1697, www.sleepfoundation.org/event/national-sleep-awarenessweek-2013 Brain Awareness Week, March 11 to 17: Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, (212) 401-1689, www.dana.org/brainweek Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 18 to 22: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service, (301) 713-1677, ext. 124 www.nws.noaa.gov/floodsafety/index.shtml American Diabetes Alert Day, March 26: American Diabetes Association, (800) 342-2383, www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/alert-day

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The National Nutrition Month theme for this year is, “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” This campaign encourages personalized healthy eating styles and recognizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions, and health concerns all impact individual food choices. Registered dietitians play a critical role in helping people eat right, their way, every day.

Seek help from a registered dietician to help you meet your health goals.

Early diagnosis and treatment can lessen effects of glaucoma Studies show that over the next 10 years, the number of Americans diagnosed with glaucoma will increase by more than one million. The American Optometric Association (AOA) urges people of all ages to take control of their eye health through early detection to help minimize the risk of developing glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve and often results in loss of sight.

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the US; however, awareness surrounding the disease is relatively low. According to data from the AOA’s latest American Eye-Q survey, 72 percent think glaucoma has early warning signs. It does not; only an exam that dilates the eyes can show what’s going on.

Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging Lamb Stew With Herb Dumplings 2 pounds lamb stew meat, or beef 1/2 cup flour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 2 carrots, chopped in large pieces

Americans are not aware of the factors that put them most at risk for developing glaucoma. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, glaucoma is six to eight times more common in African Americans than Caucasians. Other risk factors include those who have a family history of glaucoma, hypothyroidism, are over age 60, or individuals who have had severe eye trauma.

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Treatment for glaucoma includes prescription eye drops and medicines to lower pressure in the eyes. In some cases, laser treatment or surgery may be effective in reducing pressure. To find a doctor of optometry, or for additional information on glaucoma and other issues concerning eye health, visit www.aoa.org. BCSN

2 cups biscuit baking mix

The material in these monthly articles is gathered from various sources and passed onto you by the Beaver County Office on Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging PrimeTime Health Unit.

Irish Soda Bread 4 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 1 cup whole wheat flour 4 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 2 tsp. baking soda 4 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 4 1 large egg 4 2 cups low-fat buttermilk 4 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 bunch fresh mixed herbs, tied with a string (thyme, rosemary, chives, parsley) 2 1/2 cups beef broth Herb Dumplings:

2/3 cup milk 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs or parsley Coat meat in flour then brown in oil in a skillet. Add onions and sauté. Place browned meat, onions and vegetables in large cooking pot. Add garlic powder.

Place the bundle of herbs in middle of mixture. Cover with broth and cook 2 hours over low heat. While stew is cooking, prepare dumpling batter. Salt and pepper stew to taste. Add the Dumpling batter 20 minutes before stew is done.

Dumplings: Mix dry ingredients with milk and herbs just until moistened.

Drop onto boiling stew (do not drip into the liquid - drop onto vegetables or meat) and gently simmer for 10 minutes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Stir flours, sugar, baking soda and salt together in a mixing bowl. Whisk egg and buttermilk together in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture, stirring until just blended. Stir in the raisins. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead several times, then form a loaf. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Cut an X on the top of the loaf. Bake 30-50 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

(Yes, the cooking time varies widely. Check it at 30 minutes and again every 5 minutes to avoid overbaking it. BCSN

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Regular eye exams are the first line of defense for early detection of glaucoma, according to the AOA. The disease often strikes without pain or other symptoms, so it is crucial for patients to receive a dilated eye exam where their eye doctor can thoroughly examine the pressure and nerves inside the eyes for potential signs of the disease.

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Senior center menus Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa: (724) 857-9989 Baden: (724) 869-4224: Beaver Falls: (724) 846-1959: Center at the Mall: (724) 728-1422: Midland (724) 869-4224.

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The mission of the Beaver County Office on Aging is to minister to the diverse needs of the aging population by identifying the needs in the communities, ensuring the provisions of quality services, preserving the dignity of the individual, and advocating for their rights. Your taxdeductible gift provides life-changing help for older adults in our community. The names of all contributors will be acknowledged in Beaver County Senior News unless anonymity is requested. Donations can also be made in remembrance or honor of a loved one.

Donations can also be made in Remembrance or in Honor of a loved one. These funds will be used to support ongoing BCOA programs and services throughout Beaver County.

Thank you to Lawrence Vaccaro for your generous donation!

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The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older; widows and widowers ages 50 and older; and people with disabilities ages 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975.

Each resident who prepared and filed a paper rebate form last year not utilizing computer software should have received a 2012 application form by now. Renters who prepared claims last

It costs nothing to apply for a rebate.

In response to continued inquiries and complaints regarding fee-based application filing services offered privately, the department reminds residents that free filing help is available. Application forms and assistance are available at no cost from Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators’ offices.

year using computer software rather than the PA-1000 booklet received letters by mail reminding the resident to apply for a 2012 rebate and providing them with two copies of the PA-1000 Rent Certificate.

Older adults must reapply for rebates every year because rebates are based on property taxes or rent paid each year and annual income. The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2012 is June 30, 2013.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Asche Douglas: Beaver County’s “First Lady of the Arts” around and was offered several jobs.

So I guess my brown face is what made them not hire me.”

Continued from page 1 “Betty” has been retired as a full professor from Geneva College since 1996 but her life is abundant with artistic and creative endeavors of all kinds. Are you ready to read on about this powerhouse woman? Your head might spin, so pull up a chair and get comfortable.

Born and raised in Beaver County, Betty attended Beaver Falls High School and went on to earn a BFA in painting and design from Carnegie Mellon University, then called the Carnegie Institute of Technology. “I began my career during the Civil Rights Era when you had to fight tooth-and-nail to get a position in anything,” she says.

Betty’s dream was to work in the commercial art world like many of her classmates, who had secured jobs in the design or display at large depart-

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Betty with CMU President Jared Cohon at an alumni recognition event. ment stores, which were flourishing at that time. “It so happened that when I took my portfolio around, I wasn’t acknowledged as being hirable,” Betty recalls. “My one friend, who was white, couldn’t believe it, especially since I had graduated at the top of my class. She decided to take my portfolio

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Betty’s response was to forge ahead, no matter what. She took an assembly line job at a former Westinghouse manufacturing plant in order to earn enough money to attend graduate school—her rationale being that if she couldn’t be a practicing artist she would work in academia. Betty graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with an MFA in art history/criticism, and later did some pre-doctorate work at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Her first few jobs were at historically black colleges in the South. Eventually, she made her way back to Pennsylvania; and she did so in unprecedented fashion, becoming the first black teacher at Beaver Area Junior High School then the first black female teacher at Rochester High School. Along the way, she met her

match in the late William R. Douglas.

“My husband was the first black teacher and first black principle in the Rochester Area School District, and he was always my biggest fan,” she emotes. The couple went on to be married for 40 years and raised three daughters.

being raised for the new Geneva College Center for the Arts,” she explains.

“To have the building named after me is quite humbling.”

Early on while teaching in Beaver County, Betty attended Geneva College in order to earn her Pennsylvania education/teaching credentials. While studying there, she impressed the dean of the education department. “He offered me a job teaching education majors how to teach art in the elementary schools,” she says. Soon afterwards, Betty became a regular college faculty member and went on to teach there for more than 30 years. After her retirement, she continued to be a guest lecturer in art and music (yes, more on that in a moment). Then in 2003, her academic career at Geneva College came full circle, when the school honored her with a tribute banquet and retrospective exhibition to launch a fund in her name. “The funds are

Throughout her years of teaching, Betty pursued her own art in a variety of styles and media. “I believe that we were created to be creative beings,” she philosophizes. “The arts provide an outlet for expressing things about your experiences that are unique to you. When I discover something about something I see or have been through, I like to share it with others. In most of our life endeavors, we desire to share and it’s up to us to find the best way to do that. The ‘other’ who takes in the work is just as important as the maker of the work. It isn’t fully realized until someone has read it or seen it.”

Artist, Art Curator and Art Gallery Owner

In addition to her paintings being purchased for private collections in the United States and abroad, Betty’s

work has been professionally exhibited over the span of five decades and has won numerous awards, beginning with one at the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh 42nd Annual at the Carnegie Museum. “The most important award I’ve ever won was the juror’s award at the Appalachian Corridors Exhibition in Charleston, West Virginia in 2005,” Betty notes. In 2008, she was among 250 artists selected for an exhibition and catalog published to honor Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary. She was also one of 24 artists chosen statewide for the 20082010 traveling exhibition “Celebrating Visual Traditions”, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

“And last year, I won the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council on the Arts exhibition in Westmoreland County titled ‘History Through the Arts’,” she explains. In 2011, Betty’s work was included in exhibitions at the American Jewish Museum and August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh, and the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Asche Douglas: Beaver County’s “First Lady of the Arts” Continued from page 1 Betty and her work have been featured in The Beaver County Times, The New Pittsburgh Courier, Carnegie Mellon Magazine, Christians in the Visual Arts Directory, Designing Home Lifestyles, Pittsburgh Magazine, Soul Pitt Quarterly . . . and now, Beaver County Senior News.

“I also enjoy curating exhibitions for special events and serving as a juror for art shows,” she adds. This month, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is presenting one of Betty’s curated shows, titled “Feminine Aesthetics” at 709 Penn Gallery in downtown Pittsburgh. It explores the question, “What is Beauty?”

In 2006, she received the Service to the Arts Award from the Guild Council of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts for her tireless devotion to serving as an art curator.

If all of those artistic pursuits weren’t enough, Betty also runs her own gallery,

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Douglas Art Gallery, on McKinley Street in Rochester (open by appointment only) and an Internet business through which she sells her art. To learn more about either, visit Douglasartgallery.com.

Jazz Vocalist But wait, there’s more to Betty’s artistic sensibilities than just painting, sculpting and other visual media. Throughout her life, she has also kept alive her passion for music. “I guess you could say I had an artistic upbringing, starting at the age of five when I began studying piano,” she says. “Both of my parents had musical talent. My father was an ‘Irish’ African American tenor, and my mother was a contralto who played piano and was a church choir director for a while.”

Betty’s first musical love is jazz, and she is still going strong as a jazz vocalist and pianist in “Artistry in Song.”

Performing by the name “Betty Douglas”, she often entertains at jazz clubs,

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music festivals and other public and private events. No doubt, she inspires other older adults when she lends her vocal gusto to entertain residents at retirement communities in Sewickley, Zelienople and other locations. One of her most recent performances included a Mardi Gras concert at Country Meadows Retirement Community in the South Hills. She is a member of the Pittsburgh Jazz Society and was inducted into the Beaver Valley Musicians’ Hall of Fame in 2003. Betty also sings in the choir and is a soloist at St. Stephen’s Church in Sewickley.

Community Volunteer To round out her contributions to her community, this “First Lady of the Arts”, as Betty is often called around Beaver County, finds time to serve on several boards of directors, including Merrick Art Gallery Associates, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, Beaver Valley Local, American

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designer, they have surely inherited the artistic genes of their parents, as have their own children. “Yes, my two grandchildren are talented artistically,” she beams. “My granddaughter is in college studying the role of the arts in early childhood education. And my who started college, is inadgrandson, 10/22/08 9:12 AMjust Page 1 terested in being video game designer.”

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Beaver County Support Groups Volunteer opportunities are • The Ostomy Support Group meets on the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the education center in the Medical Center, Dutch Ridge Rd., Beaver. No meetings are held in July and August. Call (724) 775-0574.

• The Scleroderma Beaver Valley Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at Anglican Church, 1217 Third Ave., New Brighton. Call Ann at (724) 846-1497 or Eileen at (724) 827-2985.

• Panic and Anxiety Support Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at Friendship Ridge, first floor, Brighton Twp. Call Mary at (412) 720-2317.

• Stroke Survivor Connection Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Conway Presbyterian Church, Conway; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at Monacatootha Apartments, Monaca; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays at St. Stephens, Sewickley. Call (724) 774-1771.

• Alzheimer’s Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Villa St. Joseph, 1030 State St., Baden. Call (724) 869-6300 or visit www.stjoseph-baden.org/Villa. BCSN

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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 CASA Beaver County, (724) 728-2146 CONTACT Beaver Valley, (724) 728-9511 Children & Youth Services, Beaver Falls, (724) 891-5800 Foster Grandparent program, (412) 263-3165 Girls Hope, Baden, (724) 869-6521 Girl Scouts, Beaver, (724) 774-3553 Habitat for Humanity, Beaver Falls, (724) 846-1630 Meals on Wheels, (412) 366-9490 Ombudsman Program, (724) 847-2262 Women’s Center of Beaver County, (724) 775-2032

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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: • March 12; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton.

• April 3; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ellwood City Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City.

• April 19; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver.

• April 30; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Circle of Friends, St. Johns School, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden.

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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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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.

Lynnwhich and Katera’s Kove areR.N. from family, promotes a special bond between Betty encourage family involvement for all their staff resia nd e s idreside e nt sat. Katera’s T h e y Kove. inc l Many u d e employees h e r c h iof ldentsrwho dren, brother, daughter-in-law and sisKatera’s Kove are from Lynn and Betty’s families ter-in-law. Her brother Jim Maccaglia, is which promotes a special bond between staff and resiAssistant Administrator and is personally dents. Because Kove is family and op-to involved with Katera’s each resident from owned admission erated, theBecause residentsKatera’s are treatedKove like Lynn and Betty’s discharge. is family owned andfamily. operated, are treated like at family.

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Thanks for the peanuts A young lady stops by her grandmother’s house on the way to a dance. She wants to introduce her boy friend to her grandmother. As they are chatting, her boy friend spies some peanuts on the coffee table. He begins munching on them as they converse.

After about an hour, they are getting ready to leave and he thanks the grandmother for her hospitality and especially for the peanuts.

“Oh, you’re welcome young man,” she says. “I appreciate you finishing them up. Ever since I lost my dentures I can only suck the chocolate off of them.”

I marked the spot Two friends rented a boat and fished in a lake every day. One day they caught 30 fish. One guy said to his friend, “Mark this spot so that we can come back here again tomorrow.”

The next day, when they were driving to rent the boat, the same guy asked his friend, “Did you mark that spot?”

His friend replied, “Yeah, I put a big ‘X’ on the bottom of the boat.”

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