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Janet McClean of Cabot enjoys a friendly game of Mah Jong.

Mah Jong players bring attention (and fun) to ancient Chinese game By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News It’s an ancient Chinese game that dates back to the Qing Dynasty, and was first introduced to the United States in the Roaring ‘20s. So why is it now gaining in popularity across the country and right here in Butler County? It’s an interesting game of strategy, a whole lot of fun

to play and “It really doesn’t take that long to learn,” says Janet McClean of Cabot. Janet is one of a group of adults of all ages who meet up every Tuesday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the South Butler Community Library in Saxonburg as part of The Mah Jong Players. The Mah Jong Players was founded in 2012 by Cynthia Beazell Krchnavy of Sarver.

Shortly thereafter, Wendy Redmore of Sarver joined and together, the duo grew the group to its current count of 20. (New players are always welcome!) What is Mah Jong and how is it played? So what is Mah Jong (also spelled Mahjong)? Well, the

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Do you like playing card and board games with family and friends but tired of the same old gin rummy and Scrabble? Check out our cover story on the ancient game of Mah Jong and where you can learn it in Butler County. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and welcome Spring!

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Mah Jong players bring attention (and fun) to ancient Chinese game Contined from page 1

tile-based game with symbols on the tiles may look odd but enthusiasts claim that it’s no more difficult to master than common card games. In fact, it has been compared to the card game rummy because both are a game of skill, strategy and chance. Typically played by four players at a time, the courtyard made up of four walls is set up using 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Each player gets 13 tiles to start. East receives 14 because East starts the game by discarding a tile. The play goes in a counterclockwise direction. South in turn, can pick up that tile to complete a kong, pong or chow or South can draw a tile from the wall. Once South discards, West takes a turn & then North. Discards are thrown into the middle of the courtyard. To win, a player must have 4 sets of tiles & a pair of tiles. A set is defined as four of a kind, called a “kong”; three of a kind, called a “pong”; or three consecutively numbered tiles in the same suit, called a “chow.” A player claiming “Mah Jong” concludes the hand. Scores are recorded and then the tiles are shuffled and another courtyard is built.

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Dorothy Brooks [left] and others playing Mah Jong.

Those are the basics, but the game can get more complicated (and thereby exciting!) by a number of factors. And of course, there are situations in which players get penalized. Learning how to score can be more challenging than learning the game, but it’s basically based on combinations of tile suits that bring double and triple scores, similar to Scrabble. So if you’re bored of the same old card games and want to make some new friends, come on out to the library on Tuesdays and join in! BCSN All levels of experience are welcome in the Mah Jong Club, and existing players are happy to teach new players. To learn more, call Cynthia Beazell Krchnavy at (724) 540-1090. A group also meets at Cabot United Methodist Church in Cabot.

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“I’ve been playing Mah Jong for years and I love it,” says Dorothy Brooks, 87, of Saxonburg. “It’s a good social game.”

Online caregiving resources offer information and support without having to leave your home

or caregivers in Butler County who find it challenging to leave their home in order to get resources and support, rest assured that plenty of help is available to you online. All you need is a reliable laptop, iPad or smartphone. Following are some of the resources that are available to you. Caregiver Websites AARP Home and Family Caregiving: aarp.org/homefamily/caregiving/ Agingcare.com: Agingcare.com Caregiver Action Network: caregiveraction.org

Caregiving Webinars

Caregiver Stress: caregiverstress.com

aarp.org. Educational webinars and additional caregiving tips and resources. Visit aarp.org/home-family caregiving/?intcmp=SKYBOX4ENG.

Eldercare Locator: eldercare.gov Family Caregiver Alliance: caregiver.org Lotsa Helping Hands: lotsahelpinghands.com National Alliance for Caregiving: caregiving.org National Institute on Aging: nia.nih.gov Pennsylvania Department of Aging: aging.state.pa.us Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving: rosalynncarter.org Strength for Caring: strengthforcaring.com This Caring Home: ThisCaringHome.org United Hospital Fund: NextStepinCare.org Well Spouse Association: wellspouse.org/

asaging.org. Free webinars available to caregivers and professionals. Visit asaging.org/series/103/family-caregiversupport-web-seminar-series. caregivers.com. Free webinars for caregivers of veterans. caregivers.com/caregiver-wellness/caregiver-support-veterans/ CaregiverStress.com. Provides a number of resources, tips and professional webinars. Visit caregiverstress.com/ caregiving-topics/. helpingyoucare.com. Provide lectures, courses and webinars for caregivers. Visit helpingyoucare.com/ caregiverscollege%E2%84%A2/classes-courses-webinarsfor-caregivers.

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At Stay at Home Quality Care, we provide the personalized care that your loved one needs in the security and comfort of their home. Our compassionate caregivers provide a variety of non-medical care services, whether your loved one needs care once a week, or a more comprehensive care plan. Stay at Home Quality Care is here for you and your loved ones.

Online Training Videos/Resources Caregiver Training Series: How to give a body bath. Demonstrates how to bathe your care receiver. Visit youtube.com/ watch?v=9VKox-wy4fU. Changes in personality and Behavior in a demented patient. Tips on how to manage difficult behaviors and to deal with personality changes in individuals with dementia. Visit youtube.com/watch?v=m18shMbpsQQ. Diversity in Caregiving: LGBT Caregivers. Due to societal discrimination, the LGBT community seeks support from supportive caregivers within the community. This video discusses how to care for each other and finding ways to be supported by employers. Visit youtube.com/ watch?v=zArxah854Ng. Family Caregiver Alliance’s Caregiver College Videos. Chapter 1: Transfer Skills, tips and instructions on how to lift and transfer a loved one with limited mobility. Visit youtube. com/watch?v=oB0uPouIcXo.

Chapter 3: Dental Care, information on assisting someone with oral care. Visit youtube.com/watch?v=xFG1jtf6Zdg. Chapter 4: Bathing and Dressing, caregiver ’s guide to bathing and dressing a loved one. Visit youtube.com/ watch?v=lvQtjY3-bcE. Chapter 5: Toileting and Incontinence, give tips on helping someone with toileting. Visit youtube.com/ watch?v=4DvYE12CM0c.

How to manage your stress. Tips and strategies to managing stress and avoiding burnout. Visit youtube.com/ watch?v=s2iOTptXD1M. Practical Strategies for Lowering Caregiver Stress. Provides information about how to effectively manage stress for caregivers and how to care for a loved one with memory loss. Visit youtube.com/watch?v=p3AttEzv0FY.

Chapter 6: Behavioral Issues, provides tips for caregivers on managing difficult behaviors. Visit youtube.com/ watch?v=VDOJxKxNKsI.

Safe at Home: A Caregiver’s Guide. Offers caregivers with simple, inexpensive suggestions for making basic home modifications and general home safety. The guide is intended for families caring for loved ones in the middle and advanced stages of dementia. Visit youtube.com/ watch?v=uSUNMbQz59g.

Chapter 7: Self-Care, describes the importance of self-care in their role as caregiver. Visit youtube.com/watch?v=zi_gYDUfOKI.

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Pennsylvania property tax/rent rebate program applications now available By Brittany Buzzelli Community Liaison/APPRISE Coordinator Butler County Area Agency on Aging For Butler County Senior News

pplication forms for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are now available for eligible residents to begin claiming on property taxes or rent paid in 2017. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older, widows and widowers ages 50 and older, and disabled persons over the age of 18.The income limit for the program is $35,000 annually for homeowners, and $15,000 annually for renters, with half of Social Security income excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Income Eligibility Homeowners:

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$8,001 to $15,000

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$15,001 to $18,000

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$18,001 to $35,000

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Renters: Income

Maximum Standard Rebate

$0 to $8,000

$650

$8,001 to $15,000

$500

Each resident who prepared and filed a paper application for program year 2016 should have automatically received a 2017 application form from the Department of Revenue by February 30. Renters who prepared claims last year using computer software rather than the PA-1000 booklet received letters by mail reminding them to apply for a 2017 rent rebate, and providing them with two copies of the PA-1000 Rent Certification and Rebate application. Applications are also available at revenue.state.pa.us or by calling (888) 222-9190. March 2018 • Butler County Senior News

Older adults must reapply for rebates every year because rebates are based on annual income and rent or property taxes paid. It costs nothing to apply for a rebate. Application forms and assistance are available at no cost from the Department of Revenue district offices, state legislators’ offices and locally through the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. Individuals interested in receiving application assistance from the Butler County Area Agency on Aging must make an appointment to do so by calling (724) 282-3008. The deadline to apply for a property tax/rent rebate for program year 2017 is June 30, 2018. Rebates will be distributed beginning on July 1, as specified by law. More than $297 million in property tax and rent rebates have been sent to more than 587,000 homeowners and renters across the state for taxes and rent paid in 2016. The department wants all eligible Pennsylvanian’s to apply for and receive rebates through this program, but cautions that fraudulent or falsified rebate claims will result in a denial of rebate. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery and revenue from slots gaming. Since the program’s 1971 inception, older adults and adults with disabilities have received over five billion in property tax and rent rebates. Applying for a Property Tax/Rent Rebate is easy. Call (888) 222-9190 or visit revenue.state.pa.us. BCSN 2017 Property Tax/Rent Rebate PA-1000 applications are available for pick up at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Circle in Butler. Individuals interested in receiving assistance completing the PA-1000 form must schedule an appointment by calling the Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282-3008.

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AARP FOUNDATION TAX-AIDE SITES IN BUTLER COUNTY IN 2018 Free In-Person Tax Preparation Service to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older and can’t afford paid tax preparation. All sites require an appointment only by calling 2-1-1 (24/7) after 1/15/2018. CRANBERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 300, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 Monday’s: 10:00am–3:00pm from February 5 thru April 9 (but closed for the February 19th Presidents’ Day holiday) + extra date open on Tuesday, April 3 MARS AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY 107 Grand Avenue, Mars, PA 16046 Tuesday’s: 10:00am-3:00pm from February 6 thru March 27 ZELIENOPLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 S. High Street, Zelienople, PA 16063 Thursday’s: 9:30am–2:30pm from February 8 thru April 12 TANGLEWOOD CENTER 10 Austin Avenue, Lyndora, PA 16045 Tuesday’s: 9:00am–11:30am & 12:15pm – 2:45pm from February 6 thru April 10 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 120 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001 Thursday’s: 9:00am–11:30am & noon - 2:30pm from February 8 thru April 12

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Senior Center events _ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: protect yourself as a consumer discussion group at 10 a.m. March 7; leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. and birthday party March 8; St. Patrick’s Day party at 11 a.m. March 15; evening card party from 6 to 9 p.m. March 20, cost is $5; wellness Wednesday at 9 a.m. March 28; and a Seder meal sampler and Easter celebrtion at 10:30 a.m. March 29. Call for daily activities. The center hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: bingo with Wayne at 10 a.m. and birthday party celebration at 11:30 a.m. March 8; blood pressure screenings at 10:30 a.m. March 13; St. Patrick’s Day party March 15; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. March 20; bingo with Wayne at 10 a.m. and Easter party March 22; and Easter egg hunt from noon to 12:30 p.m. March 29. Call for daily activities. The center hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: palliative care vs. hospice care program at 11 a.m. and birthday celebration March 8; St. Patrick’s Day party March 16; fire safety for seniors at 11 a.m. March 19; card party at 12:30 p.m. March 20; leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. March 22; mind matters series at 10:30 a.m. March 23; wellness Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. March 28; and Easter party March 29. Call for daily activities. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: doughnut chat from 10 a.m. to noon March 6; fire safety for seniors at 11 a.m. March 7; blood pressure screening from 10 a.m. to noon, leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration March 8; drum circle March 14; wear your green March 15; functional evaluation and flexibility exercises from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. March 21; and Easter party March 22. Daily activities include tablet time from 10 a.m. to noon and bingo at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Bible study from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and corn hole from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays; and Wii bowling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and hand and foot from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414.

_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: snack bingo at 1 p.m. March 6; birthday party at noon and protecting your identity at 1 p.m. March 8; movie day at 1 p.m. March 13; St. Patrick’s trivia at 10 a.m. and St. Patrick’s Day party March 16; gift card bingo at 1 p.m. March 20; leadership meeting at noon and Area Agency on Aging services program at 1 p.m. March 22; movie day at 1 p.m. March 27; and Easter trivia at 10 a.m., Easter party at noon and CAPTEL Communications program at 1 p.m. Marh 29. Daily activities include Wii bowling at 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays; sing along 12:30 p.m. and coloring at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; and cards at 9:30 a.m. and Bible study at 10 a.m. Thursdays. 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: leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. March 5; birthday celebration March 8; fire safety for seniors at 12:30 p.m. March 12; St. Patrick’s Day party March 15; and Bible study at 12:30 p.m. March 19. Daily activities include bingo and cards at 10 a.m. Mondays; and games and 50/50 raffle Thursdays. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: fire safety for seniors at noon March 6; blood pressure screening from 10 to 11 a.m., climate change at 12:15 p.m. and birthday party March 8; leadership meeting at noon and St. Patrick’s Day party March 15; wellness Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. March 28; and Easter party at 10 a.m. March 29. Daily activities include exercise at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; bingo at 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; art club at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays; pranayama at 9 a.m. Wednesdays; and Mahjong at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: Oreo cookies March 6; birthday celebration at 11:30 a.m. March 8; fire safety for seniors at 10 a.m. March 13; leadership meeting at 9 a.m. and St. Patrick’s Day party March 15; Easter party at 9:30 a.m. March 22; wellness Tuesday breakfast at 9 a.m. March 27; and coloring contest winner will be announced March 29. Daily activities include Nickel bingo at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; cards from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Sarah from AAoA on the fourth Thursday of each month. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. BCSN March 2018 • Butler County Senior News

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Please note: All centers will be closed Friday, March 30, for Good Friday.

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March Menu for senior centers

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Serving you:

Thursday, March 1: Beef burrito, fiesta corn, Spanish rice, baked pineapple. Friday, March 2: Tuna salad wrap, broccoli soup, pears.

About the Area Agency on Aging

Monday, March 5: Roasted pork loin, redskins, green beans, fruit.

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.

Tuesday, March 6: Honey orange chicken thigh, rice pilaf, Oriental vegetable blend, pineapple delight. Wednesday, March 7: Roast beef au jus sandwich, vegetable soup, fruit. Thursday, March 8, Birthday menu: Country fried steak, cheesy whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, birthday cake. Friday, March 9: Vegetable lasagna, tossed salad.

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Monday, March 12: Chicken marsala, tossed salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday, March 13: Chicken and dumplings, pepper slaw, peaches. Wednesday, March 14: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, creamed corn, apple slices.

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Thursday, March 15: Bratwurst, parslied potatoes, peas and onions, cookie.

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families

Friday, March 16: Baked haddock Florentine, rice pilaf, broccoli and carrots, fruit crisp.

• Home and Community Based Services

Monday, March 19: Chicken Philly sandwich, potato soup, pears.

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Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA

• PDA Waiver Services Access to Services

Tuesday, March 20: Turkey sausage minestrone, bowties, broccoli and carrots, fruit.

• Information and Referral

Wednesday, March 21: Barbecue ribette, cheesy hash browns, green beans, peaches.

• Assessment

Thursday, March 22, Easter menu: Baked ham, whipped sweet potatoes, cauliflower, chocolate mousse. Friday, March 23: Lemon pepper pollock, wild rice, applesauce. Monday, March 26: Roasted turkey, whipped potatoes, sliced carrots, spice cake.

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

Tuesday, March 27: Baked ziti and meatballs, Caesar salad, fruit salad.

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

Wednesday, March 28: Breaded chicken cutlet, au gratin potatoes, sweet peas, mandarin oranges.

Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434

Thursday, March 29: Mushroom Swiss burger, creamy cauliflower soup, fruit.

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Friday, March 30, Good Friday: Closed. March 2018 • Butler County Senior News

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Volunteer opportunities are plenty in Butler County If you enjoy helping others achieve their dreams, or if you get satisfaction from supporting a cause you believe in, then volunteering is for you. Check with your favorite organization or contact the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282-3008 to see what kind of difference you can make. BCSN

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For information and reservations, call (724) 709-3614. In order to continue these free trips for the veterans, donations are gratefully accepted and checks should be may be made payable to Vets Bus Trips. Mail to Wesbanco at 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA 15009. Attention: Vets Bus Trips. BCSN

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Entertainments and Events • The Seventh annual Weekly Fish Fry Benefit Dinners will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays through March at the American Legion, 308 New Castle St., Zelienople. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children and includes fish, side, beverage and dessert. Visit myzeliepark.org for details. • Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd. The club features activities, social opportunities, and visits to nearby points of interest. For more information, call Bill at (724) 776-1933. • Keenagers meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except for November and December when adjustments are made for the holidays). Meetings are held at noon for a luncheon, the program begins at 1 p.m. Meals are provided for all meetings except for the June picnic. Rolls,

butter and drinks (decaf coffee) are always provided. Bring your own table setting for lunch. A $5 donation is requested per person. Meetings are held at Portersville Presbyterian Church, 1297 Perry Hwy., Portersville. For information on meals and programs call, Joan Courtney at (724) 865-2845; for travel information, call Peg Stickel at (724) 368-3225. To reach the church, call (724) 368-8050. • The Olive Branch Fair Trade Store and Missions and More is seeking knitters and crocheters to join the Busy Hands group to make items for donating to charity. If you have these skills or wish to learn and are seeking the company of a small group, contact (724) 799-8700, or join the group the first and third Monday of each month from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Olive Branch, 11160 Perry Hwy., Wexford. • Join Audubon for a naturalist-led walk through Succop Nature Park, 185

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W. Airport Rd., Butler, from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays, year round. Call (412) 9636100 or visit aswp.org. • The 36th annual Home and Garden Show will take place from March 2 to 11 at the Pittsburgh Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. The show will feature more than 1,600 exhibits, an antiques home show with Dr. Lori, dream home innovation center, the kitchen idea center, healthy living, the garden resource center and more. Call (412) 231-8400 visit pghhome.com for show details. • Butler Little Theatre, One Howard St., Butler, presents The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket March on 9-11 and 13-17. Curtain times are 7:30 Tuesdays through Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Sixth-grader Daniel Rocket is convinced that he can fly, a belief that causes him to be shunned and ridiculed by schoolmates. When, at last, Daniel

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Entertainments and Events

• The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople, presents ‘The Celtic Tenors’ at 7:30 p.m. March 14 and 15. Cost is $42 in advance. Box office opens two hours before showtime. Call (724) 742.0400 or visit thestrandtheater.org/ shows/CelticTenors.htm. • Maple Madness at Succop Nature Park, 185 W Airport Rd., Butler, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 25. The last seating for pancake brunch is at 1 p.m. and the last guided hike leaves after the 1 p.m. brunch group has finished their meal. Experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of maple sugaring as you take a trip through the history and science of maple syrup.

Enjoy a pancake brunch, too. Registration is required, with brunch seatings every 30 minutes. Reserve a spot at aswp.org or call (412) 963-6100. Cost is $6 per member; $10 per non-member. • Come out to the Butler YMCA, 339 North Washington St., Butler, for the annual Good Friday Breakfast, from 7 to 9 a.m. March 30. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for youth. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Call (724) 287-4733 or visit http://butler.bcfymca.org. • Save the date! The Butler County Home Show will take place from 3 to p.m. April 6; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 at the Family Sports Center, 542 Evans City Rd., Butler. There will be seminars and demonstrations to educate and entertain. The Home Show is filled with great information, advice and inspiration. Free parking and admission. Call (724) 283-1402 or visit butlercountyhomeshow.com.

• The Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA, 2001 Ehrman Rd., Cranberry Township, is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of transportation to offer a Mature Driver Improvement Course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12. Classes are held in the YMCA Community Rooms. Must register and pay tuition through Seniors For Save Driving by phone at (800) 559-4880 or online at seniorsforsafedriving.com. Registration is not available through the Y. Cost is $16 per person. Call (724) 452-9122 for more information and for future dates. • The Slippery Rock Community Library, 155 Branchton Rd., Slippery Rock, is hosting a Mega Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 13 and 14. There will be more than 20,000 book titles to choose from in all genres. For more information, call (724) 738-9179 or visit slipperyrocklibrary.com. BCSN

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Congratulations to Ed Bihler who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Grass; 2. Bell; 3. Fly; 4. Eye; 5. Skin; 6. Down; 7. Snake: 8. Den; 9. Cub; 10. Play; 11. Ray; 12. Back; 13. Eye; 14. Dog; 15. Bug; 16. Bear; 17. Bar; 18. Ear; 19. Walk; 20. Time; 21. Ant.

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• Our Assist Coach is available to individuals: with or without their own wheelchairs; with stairs or other obstacles at their residence; and those needing extra assistance in and out of their wheelchairs. • BAS also provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports to sick and injured patients. • We operate 11 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day. • Reduced rates are available for members.

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