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November 2014

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Bring your grandchildren out to see the trains during the Christmas season open house at the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society in Monaca. The society’s Walt Steiner helps to oversee maintenance of the display.

Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society hosts free annual holiday open house

By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News Are you a Beaver County resident with a special nostalgia for trains? Do your children and grandchildren love to watch model trains meander around a beautiful backdrop? Then put on your conductor cap, because you’re in luck. The Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society in Monaca

is hosting a free Christmas season open house from November 28 through December 28.

“During this time we encourage anyone with an interest in railroading, both model and prototype, to stop by our headquarters, located at 416 Sixth Street in Monaca, and spend some time with us,” says Charles Hamilton, who handles

public outreach for the club.

“We are different than most model railroad groups in that we’ve woven the history of the railroads into our display. We tell you the history of each piece.”

The open house is an opportunity to view a wide variety of locomotive power and rolling stock in action.

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Entertainment and Events 2 Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony, will host the 17th annual Weihnachtsmarkt (German Christmas Market) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 8 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

November 9. There will be traditional German food, music, folk dancing, artisans with handmade giftware, museum tours, horse drawn wagon rides and much more. Cost is $7 for adults 18-60; $6 seniors; $3 for ages 6-17. Call (724) 4527341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org.

2 The B.F. Jones Memorial Library and Hopewell Area School District presents Johnny Angel and the Halos from 7:30 to 10 p.m. November 15 at Hopewell Senior High School Auditorium, 1215 Longvue Ave., Aliquippa. Cost is $20 per person. Call (724) 375-2900 for information.

2 Valley Care Adult Day Services of Ambridge, 345 Maplewood Ave., will provide free, confidential memory screenings to the community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. November 18. The face-to-face, noninvasive screening takes 10 minutes and consists of a series of questions and tasks. Those who may wish to be screened include adults with memory concerns, a family history of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, or anyone who wants to check their memory now and have the results for future comparison. Pre-register by calling (724) 266-9626.

2 The annual Festival of Trees will take place November 27 to 30 and Decmeber 5 to 7 at Bradys Run Park Lodge, Brighton Township. Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m Thursdays and from noon to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Cost is $5 for ages 13-62; $4 seniors; $2 children 6-12; free for ages 5 and under.

Call (724) 843-5378 or visit www.beavercountyfestivaloftrees. org for details. BCSN

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2 The Tusca Ridge Garden Club will hold their free annual Nature’s Bounty and Greens Sale from 9 a.m. to noon November 22 at the Methodist Church, 345 College Ave., Beaver. There will be live garland roping, wreaths, boxwood kissing balls, custom-made decor and a variety of greens. To pre-order fresh roping and wreaths, call Judy Robertson at (724) 728-5856.

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A Health Buddy can help you navigate your care Whether you are going in for a routine check-up, having a medical test or need to be admitted to the hospital, having a supportive “health buddy” by your side is one of the best things you can do for both your physical and mental health.

What Health Buddies are—and what they can do A health buddy can be any responsible person who cares about you, and does not have to be—and usually is not—a healthcare professional. Their role is to support you in ways that are most helpful to you as you navigate your healthcare. Here are just some of the ways a health buddy can support you: • Routine Check-Up: If you are going in for a check-up, you may be concerned you will forget some of the information the doctor tells you. In that case, your buddy can support you best by being a “second set of ears and eyes” to ensure you leave with the information you need.

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• Medical Testing: Perhaps your doctor has scheduled you for a test, and you are anxious about both the procedure and the outcome. Having a buddy nearby—even if that person says nothing and simply holds your hand or sits in the waiting room— can help alleviate your stress.

• Pre-Hospital Admission: If you are being admitted to the hospital, you may be relieved you are going to get the care you need. But you might be having difficulties understanding a complex treatment plan. If so, a health buddy can help you listen or take notes so you feel more informed and confident that you will be getting the care you need.

• In the Hospital: If you are hospitalized, a health buddy can add another layer of care that may contribute to your recovery. This includes things like staying by your side to ensure that well-meaning visitors don’t overwhelm you. It can also include routine things, like picking up and reading your mail to you. Your health buddy can also be there to listen when the doctor or nurse checks on you, and can speak up for you, if you need help.

Choose your buddy wisely Health buddies can help you cope with anxiety, clarify information and get you the help you need. However, the wrong buddy could possibly make you feel even worse, so choose wisely.

Don’t just ask an old friend to help or someone nearby—make sure whoever you ask has a positive outlook, is responsible and has the ability to put you at ease. Here are some other things to consider: • Although they may be well-meaning, are they also reliable and optimistic?

• Do they have the ability to understand complex health information?

• Do they have health issues themselves, and if so, will they be able to support you?

If you don’t have the right person in your life who can be a supportive health buddy, be aware that local support groups, religious organizations and other nonprofits may be able to help you.

Determine what you need from a Health Buddy Studies show that the average patient forgets half of what is said at an appointment as soon as it is over. One thing a health buddy can do is take notes to ensure you don’t forget important health information. But they can help with many other things, too.

Prior to asking someone to help you, assess your needs and write down specific ways that person can help. Do you mostly need moral support? Do you need someone to drive you to and from an appointment? Here are some questions to consider and information to share with your potential buddy: • Are you feeling nervous or afraid?

• What specifically could your health buddy do to help reduce your anxiety?

• Do you want your buddy to take notes during an appointment?

• Are there things you may be confused about or embarrassed to ask your doctor, but should?

Why not return the favor?

You could take your buddy out for coffee or send a card to say thanks. But, perhaps the best way to say thanks is to return the favor and become a health buddy to your buddy. Together, you can help keep each other on track and stay healthy. Or, perhaps consider starting a volunteer “health buddy corps” for other seniors who might need the help.

Finally, always keep in mind that even though your health buddy can help, it is always up to you to be responsible for and proactive about your own healthcare. BCSN

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s we usher in a time of Thanksgiving, RSVP wants to thank all of our volunteers for their time and commitment to serving in the Beaver County area.

Without the dedication of these individuals, services to the community would be drastically reduced. RSVP’s goal is to help organizations expand their services even further through volunteerism. That’s why we are always recruiting! Do you have a few hours to give?

RSVP volunteers choose how, where and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. The program is open to all US citizens, nationals or lawful permanent residents ages 55 and older.

RSVP volunteers represent a diverse range of incomes, ages, genders, physical abilities, and ethnic and racial backgrounds. But they share a common desire to make a difference. Volunteers receive pre-service orientation training from the organization where they will serve, and supplemental insurance while on duty.

RSVP connects today’s older adults with the people and organizations that need them most. We help them become mentors, coaches or companions to people in need, or contribute their job skills and expertise to community projects and organizations. Everyone has unique gifts to share, and our volunteers make significant contributions by putting their best talents to work as leaders, entrepreneurs, organizers, builders, caregivers and mentors. Volunteers can also move in and out of options as their circumstances and interests change, and as the community agencies’ needs for volunteers change.

Conceived during John F. Kennedy’s presidency, RSVP currently links more than 360,000 Americans to service opportunities.

Their contributions of skills, knowledge and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, faithbased and other community organizations throughout the United States.

RSVP values the contributions our volunteers make through service to their communities. Their knowledge, skills and life experience are of immeasurable value to the organizations and people they touch. Many volunteers serve in teams, building affiliations and mutual support, engaging in joint problemsolving, and drawing on the complementary skills of the team members. BCSN To be a part of RSVP’s team of volunteers, call (724)378-7547.

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AARP’s TaxAide program seeks volunteers

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he TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in conjunction with the IRS to provide tax preparation help for low- to moderateincome taxpayers with special attention to seniors.

Neither the volunteers nor the clients need to be members of AARP. The service is free and gratuities cannot be accepted. The tax returns prepared include Federal Income tax, Pennsylvania Income tax, Local Wage tax and the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Form.

All returns are prepared on computers and electronically filed, except for the Wage tax and Property Tax/ Rent Rebate. While there is no income limit for filers, people with complex returns may be referred to see a paid tax return preparer.

Also, due to the complexities of the tax code, there are topics that TaxAide preparers are not trained to do, such as rental income with depreciation.

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There are presently six TaxAide sites in Beaver

The AARP Foundation has provided 10 laptops and five laser printers for TaxAide.

Volunteers may use their personal computers, and any new volunteer who has a personal laptop is encouraged to use it.

County served by 17 volunteers. Typically a site is open for tax preparation on one or two days a week for four hours. Volunteers normally only work two or three days a week; there are usually four volunteers at a site.

Current sites are New Life Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa, Circle of Friends in Baden, the Beaver Library, Brodhead Apartments in Beaver Falls, Pathway Church in Chippewa Township and the Center Fire Hall #1. Some sites are by appointment only and others are walk-in sites; a schedule for the 2015 tax season will be included in the January issue of the Beaver County Senior News.

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The TaxAide program begins February 1 and will end on April 15. New volunteers will be offered a one-day orientation session in December, followed by eight days of mandatory training in January. Training materials and coursebooks are provided by the IRS. The training will include the common issues of tax law, as well as hands-on practice with the computer program that is used. All preparers must be IRS certified. To be certified, each preparer must pass a short ethics test and an open book tax law examination with a minimum grade of 80 percent.

As the IRS pushes for more electronic filing, the demand for this kind of service for the senior population will increase. If you are comfortable with computers and preparing relatively simple tax returns, consider volunteering for this program. If you don’t want to prepare taxes but would still like to help, positions are available as client facilitators, who greet clients and help them organize their paperwork before their taxes are prepared.

Whether you serve as a counselor or facilitator, clients are usually so grateful that you will go home from a tax session knowing that you have done your good deed for the day. BCSN If you are interested or have questions about volunteering, call either Don Talbot at (724) 774-2777 or Sharon Silvestri at (724) 857-0145.

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My travels to Northern Ireland, where fighting was the norm when I was a child

Angela sits on the basalt columns at Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.

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

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here are lots of fights, skirmishes and wars going on in many countries for many different reasons. Some of the fighting and disagreements have been going on for years. Sometimes, I think I know why the fighting is occurring, and many times I do not understand the reasons.

It makes me sad. I feel sad for all the disruption of peoples’ lives, plus I cannot visit these countries because it is not safe right now. When you read about many of these countries, you learn that many of them used to be very cosmopolitan areas, and people from all parts of the world used to visit.

I recently had the opportunity to visit a country that I could not have visited as a child. I was in Northern Ireland for several days and had a wonderful time visiting the sites, and I felt safe.

I was able to walk about Giant’s Causeway, an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption by the Antrim coastline. I toured the Titanic Museum.

I had a daytime guided walking tour of Belfast and felt at ease. One member of our tour group asked the local guide if it would be safe to walk in Belfast in the evening for dinner. He looked at us blankly and said, “Well, yes.” Two of my travelling companions and I started out late in the afternoon during our free time and walked to a food and artist market, went to Catholic Mass and found a restaurant for dinner that our local guide frequents. We needed to ask for some directions along the way, and the locals were very helpful in guiding us toward our destination.

I also had a walking tour of Derry, which is also known as Londonderry, where a lot of violence and gunfire took place many decades ago. We had a delightful tour by a local guide at McCrossan City

Tours, who is a retired postal worker.

He showed us many areas of the city, once where it was dangerous to walk.

He showed us the walls, many streets, landmarks, buildings that have been repaired from gunshots, and the Peoples Gallery, where murals are painted about the past and even current issues.

Very simply, he explained that there was fighting for many years. Both sides were asked to get together many times over the years to talk about working out differences. For many years, one side would always say no. Finally, both sides agreed to talk and eventually agreed to a ceasefire. He said that they did not have anyone visiting them for 40 years and sincerely asked us to tell everyone that it is safe to visit Derry and Northern Ireland, whether as a tourist or to visit the land of their ancestors.

Maybe countries that are fighting should invite representatives from Belfast and Derry in Northern Ireland to join them in any potential peace talks. I am sure the folks from Northern Ireland can shed a lot of insight on how to start getting along in our modern world.

It takes both sides of a disagreement to get together to start working toward resolution. It is not an easy process.

Maybe in another 30 years, I will be able to safely visit some of the countries that are currently fighting. Maybe I can drag my nephews along with me.

Most likely at that point, they will be dragging me from site to site. Either way, that would make me happy. BCSN

Many older adults or their parents and grandparents immigrated to Beaver County due to the Irish potato famine or perhaps due to fighting and violence.

I would enjoy hearing your family stories. Stop by and see me at the November 12 Senior Day at Circle of Friends-Baden, write to me at Angela Gentile, BCOA, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010, or email me at agentile@bcoa.us.

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For three decades there were differences between the Catholics and Protestants, along with political and social turmoil.

It resulted in violence, and more than 3,000 people lost their lives and many thousands were hurt. Finally, there was a peace process calling for a ceasefire, and the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 was enacted. Northern Ireland is mostly self-governing, and it cooperates with the Republic of Ireland in some policy areas, and other things are taken care of by the British government.

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

Get involved in Surprises for Shut-ins this holiday season

GIFT WRAPPERS NEEDED

It’s looking like Santa’s workshop at the Beaver County Office on Aging. BCOA is getting ready to surprise several hundred isolated adults ages 60 and older with a friendly visit and bag of gifts through its 28th annual Surprises for Shut-ins program.

The BCOA casework staff identifies older adults who need some special attention during the holiday season. Each shut-in receives an average of eight gifts in a gift bag.

Three wrapping open houses for Surprises for Shut-ins will be held at Center at the Mall (Sears corridor), 284 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd., Monaca

You have an opportunity to get involved. Now through December 4, BCOA will accept donations of new, practical gifts. It is not necessary to wrap them. If providing a wrapped gift, please put a sticky note or a gift tag on it stating the contents. Do not include bows, as they get crushed in the gift bags. Also, cash donations are accepted to cover the cost of giftwrap. If writing a check, make it payable to Angela Gentile, and a receipt will be issued.

Items can be brought to the Office on Aging, located on the first floor of the Beaver County Human Services Building, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, except holidays; or to Center at the Mall, located in the Sears corridor next to Hallmark, Monday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. BCOA has a dedicated core of volunteers who wrap and deliver gifts.

Do you need a few gift ideas? BCOA has received donations of magnets, soap, tissue, sun catcher, socks, lotion, puzzle books, shampoo, razors, slippers, calendars, powder, perfume, knick knacks, aftershave, shaving cream, body wash, picture frame, lap robes, tea towels, note pads, pens, greeting cards, stamps, playing cards and toiletry items, new gift wrap, new large gift bags, and rolls of Scotch tape.

Call Angela Gentile at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262, or email agentile@bcoa.us. BCSN

If you like to wrap come anytime between: * 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, November 21 * 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday, November 24 * 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday, December 1 All gift wrap supplies are provided on site.

Snacks and beverages are provided.

For details, contact Angela at BCOA at (724) 847-2262 (local) or (888) 548-2262 (long distance)

Best wishes to BCOA’s Karla Travis Karla Travis has retired from the Beaver County Office on Aging after nearly 30 years of service. Karla started as a caseworker in the Domiciliary Care program.

She was promoted to supervisor and oversaw many programs and services.

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Karla was resourceful and initiated the KeenAge News newsletter within the pages of Beaver County Senior News. She coordinated and facilitated the social service/nursing home network meetings, and was on the advisory council for the Aging Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

As the Pennsylvania Department of Aging added new programs throughout the years, Karla got the programs up and running in Beaver County. She previously supervised the Options program, Long-Term Care Assessment and Management Program (LAMP) , Level II Program, Family Caregiver Support Program, Waiver Program, Bridge Program, the Volunteer program and the Prime Time Health program. She concluded her career by supervising the Assessment unit, which includes Nursing Home Transition, Information and Referral, Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program and APPRISE. Karla enjoys spending time with her Westie and has had many cherished pets. She has found loving homes for many rescue animals. In retirement, she plans to spend her time traveling and volunteering. BCSN

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Come to Senior Day this month and “give thanks” We will “Give Thanks” at Senior Day from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, November 12. The event will take place at the Circle of Friends Baden, located at St. John the Baptist Church, 371 Linmore Avenue in Baden. There will be a soup drive, so bring a can of soup, which will be donated to the We Care Food Pantry at Baden United Methodist Church.

Also, consider bringing a new, practical gift for the Beaver County Office on Aging’s Surprises for Shut-ins program this holiday season.

Dee Reddinger and DJ Les Harrington sing karaoke at Senior Day in October.

Senior Day attendees will receive a small gift at registration. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Vendors will provide information on services and program available to older adults, and blood pressure screenings will be offered. Senior Day is brought to you by the Beaver County Office on Aging (BCOA), along with premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark.

To learn more, visit www.seniordayatthemall.com or call Pat at the BCOA at (724) 847-2262. BCSN

Attendees try their luck at football toss.

Stacie Shearer and Maureen Morelli with Congressman Keith Rothfus at last month’s Senior Day. Even the doughnuts were black and gold at Senior Day’s Steelers-themed event.

Medicare open enrollment runs through December 7

Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Beaver County Senior News

Senior center menus

APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program designed to help all Pennsylvanians with Medicare. Counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers who can answer your questions about Medicare and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare.

Open enrollment for Medicare runs through December 7, and the Beaver County Office on Aging APPRISE program can help if have questions about this. APPRISE offers counseling sessions to help you understand your insurance and what is being offered for 2015.

Medicare Part D Enrollment Centers will be located at the Beaver County Office on Aging, 1020 Eighth Avenue in Beaver Falls, and a second location is open at Center at the Mall in the Beaver Valley Mall. Appointments are most Tuesdays and Thursdays with some Fridays offered at the Beaver Falls location. Saturday appointments are also being taken at Center at the Mall. Call the Beaver County Office on Aging for your appointment at (724) 847-2262 (local) or (888) 548-2262 (long distance). BCSN

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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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Mary Elaine Gagliardi receives a blood pressure check from Kay O’Neill of Medic Rescue.

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Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses ~ HIGHMARK Next event will take place on November 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at Circle of Friends Baden inside St. John the Baptist Church, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden Call Pat at (724) 847-2262 for information.

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Coventry Medicare plans (part of the Aetna family) offer HMO, PPO and PDP plans with Medicare contracts. Some Coventry plans also have contracts with the MO, FL, and PA Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply.

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Our Dual-eligible Special Needs Plans are available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the state and Medicare. Premiums, copays, coinsurance and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details. Our Medicare Advantage plans are only available in certain counties. Plan features and availability may vary by location. Call us to see if plans are available in your area.

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Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society hosts free annual holiday open house periodicals, books, films and prototype operations guidelines. While admission to the open house is free, donations are greatly appreciated.

Continued from page 1 The current display features the Union Atlantic Railroad, an HO scale model railroad bridge route with equipment from many different railroads.

It includes about 2,000 feet (nearly 30 scale miles) of mainline, branch line, marshalling yards, and siding track and switches. The layout has mountains, streams, several towns, unusual railroad bridges, trees made from natural plants such as goldenrod, and as many as eight trains operating on a doubletrack mainline at two levels.

Visitors are also invited to look around the rest of the Society headquarters.

The workroom is where society members work on the train collection, doing things like detailing the engines, painting and producing scenery for the display. The society’s library houses an impressive collection of railroading

Details of the model train display.

The display replicates local history.

The Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society was started more than 30 years ago when a small group of men interested in model railroading gathered to organize a club where they could share their ideas and pool their talents. In 1983, the members’ ideas and handiwork was set in motion with the construction of an operating display of trains and scenery in the Century National Bank building in Freedom, which served as the society’s headquarters for 10 years. That first effort resulted in a modular layout that was on public display for one holiday season at the Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton.

To this day, the primary focus of the society is to gather, preserve and collect

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ranciscan Manor is Beaver County’s premier senior living community, reminiscent of the charm and character of a bygone era. Nestled in an area known for its innovation, our community maintains a fresh approach to senior living care.

Franciscan Manor offers: • 24-hour Nursing Care • Rehabilitation Services • Programmed Activities

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railroad memorabilia. “We are always in the process of building the Union Atlantic HO scale model railroad that highlights much of Pennsylvania’s and Beaver County’s rich railroading history,” Charles adds.

Now headquartered in the former Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad station in Monaca, the society currently has about 15 active members. New members are always welcome, as are donations of materials, equipment and toy trains.

“Anyone may visit our headquarters on our ‘work night’, which is Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., or attend one of our regular business meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.,” Charles says. “We are also always looking to acquire lifesize pieces of rolling stock—such as box cars, cabooses, etc.—to be placed on display on the grounds around the Monaca headquarters.” The society maintains a list of regional hobby dealers, as well as individuals who repair and restore toy trains.

Charles Hamilton and Walt Steiner.

In addition to the open house, the society will hold its annual Fall Train Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 at Center Stage, located at 1495 Old Brodhead Road in Monaca. Local and tri-state vendors will be on hand for anyone wanting to purchase model train items.

Admission is $5; children under 12 are free with adult supervision. If you are a potential vendors interested in table space, contact Walt Steiner at (724) 8433783. BCSN The Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society is located at 416 Sixth Street in Monaca. To learn more, visit www.bcmrr.railfan.net or email beaverctymrr@gmail.com.

Open House dates are as follows: November 28-30; December 5-7; December 12-14; December 19-21; and December 26-28. Friday open house times are 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday; Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m.

A model train zooms around the track.

Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Beaver County Senior News

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Baden Circle of Friends

Katera’s Kove

Professional Care

• 24-Hour Care • Individual Care Plans • On-site Physical Therapy • Respite Care Available • Personalized Home-Cooked Meal Plans • Medication Administration

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elcome to the Katera’s Kove Family.

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

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

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

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Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events: H Fall festival at 5 p.m. November 6; music with Eric Nohtkamper.

H Senior community day fair from 10 a.m. to noon November 12. There will be vendors, complimentary handouts, snacks and more.

H Harvest festival at 5 p.m. November 18; music with Testa Trio.

Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

New Brighton Circle of Friends Circle of Friends New Brighton, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events:

H Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. November 3.

H Breakfast club at 8:30 a.m. November 10.

H Thanksgiving bingo from 10 a.m. to noon November 14.

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

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

. . . all in a cozy home-like atmosphere!

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 They Kove. include he r ch ildentsresident who reside s. at Katera’s Many employees of 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.

Lynnthe andresidents Betty’s parents also reside the Lynn encourages family under involvement for allcare. who Katera’s Kove community their daughters’ reside at Katera’s Kove.

If you would like more information or to arrange a tour, please call us.

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H Trip to Hollywood Casino in Austintown November 17.

H Annual gospel light up from 1 to 3 p.m. November 22.

Cost is $10 per person.

H Game day from 10 a.m. to noon November 24.

Call (724) 846-1959 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities: 2 Alzheimer’s support group meets at 10 a.m. November 6.

2 Spaghetti fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. November 6.

2 Card party luncheon from noon to 4 p.m. November 10.

Cost is $5 per person.

2 Bunco league will play from 2 to 4 p.m. November 11.

Cost is $5 per person.

2 A bake sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 13.

2 Pinochle club will meet at 10 a.m. November 13.

2 A veterans expo will take place November 14. Call (724) 774-5654 to reserve lunch. Cost is $5 per guest.

2 Day trip to Rivers Casino will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Limited tickets.

Katera’s Kove Assisted Living and Dementia Care Community Lighthouse Motto As Sailors have depended on the lighthouse for safety and guidance, so can you depend on Katera’s Kove for the safety and guidance of your loved ones in need. Here at Katera’s Kove, our staff is considered the beacon of light that shines love, compassion, and safety to all who reside here. So, from your safe harbor to ours, you can rest assured and know that your loved one will be treated with the utmost respect, love and dignity for as long as they reside here at our Kove.

Visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724)7281422 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook. com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

Circle of Friends

World COPD Day/ Mini Health Fair Wednesday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tri State Pulmonary Medical Practice 3428 Brodhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061 (724) 728-5995

Join Circle of Friends New Brighton for their Annual Gospel Light Up Celebration Saturday November 22, at 1 p.m. $10 per person Advanced ticket sales only by November 14 Includes concerts and meal Call (724) 846-1959 Join Circle of Friends Baden for their Annual Christmas Dinner Dance Friday December 5 Dinner at 6 pm Dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. with the Testa Trio $15 per person

Dr. Laracuente and his staff will be available for a question and answer session the entire day.

Also, Breathe Pennsylvania will be at this event represented by Marianne Drevna their respiratory therapist. * Information and

tools given to help people manage their COPD * Free screenings,

spacers, peak flow meters * Open for patients and

non patients free of charge

Advanced ticket sales only by November 25 Call (724) 869-4224

Call (724) 728-5995 for details.

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We’re here to make more of the good.

Call to schedule your personal visit!

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Blast from the past, American slang terms Circle the correct answer for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. What does the phrase “To get your dander up” mean? 6. You have probably done this in your life. What does “To A. To have dandruff; B. To get back your courage; C. To get trip the light fantastic”? A. To make money on a horse; work; D. To get angry B. To fall in love; C. To trip over something big; D. To dance 2. What is a chow hound? A. Sponger; B. Mutt; C. Big eater; D. Runaway dog 3. What does it mean to be “in one’s cups”? A. Drunk; B. Angry; C. Wearing a push-up bra; D. In love 4. What does the phrase “To step off the carpet” mean?

A. To get married; B. To take a long walk off the short pier; C. To go off the deep end; D. To lose your job

7. In the USA, what did a “curbie” refer to? A. Guy in the gutter; B. Snuggy; C. Waitress at a drive-in restaurant (maybe on skates); D. Parking on the curb 8. When someone had “oomph” what did they have? A. Gas; B. Voltage; C. Sex appeal; D. Relief 9. What did the term, “Roasting ear wine” refer to? A. Melted butter; B. Hot music; C. Mint Julep; D. Corn whisky

5. In the US army, a ‘steam shovel’ used to refer to: A. Potato 10. What was a “space bandit”? A. Astronaut; B. Slot machine; peeler; B. Big eater; C. Backhoe; D. An iron C. Gas guzzler; D. Press agent To enter, mail your answers to Beaver County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Beaver County Senior News.

Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

Congratulations to Wanda Surowiec who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. (D) Mild Penalty; 2. (A) 2; 3. (C) Ejected from the game; 4. (B) False; 5. (A) Slashing; 6. (B) Match Penalty; 7. (B) False; 8. (A) True.

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Fixing broken computers An office technician got a call from a user. The user told the tech that her computer was not working. She described the problem and the tech concluded that the computer needed to be brought in and serviced.

He told her to “Unplug the power cord and bring it up here and I will fix it.”

About fifteen minutes later she shows up at his door with the power cord in her hand.

I have a keyboard error A person turned on the computer without a keyboard plugged in.

When she turns on the computer, the computer finds out that there is no keyboard attached and it gives a “Keyboard Error” message.

She then asks “Why did it give me a keyboard error?

ACROSS 1 Piglet’s parent 4 General on a Chinese menu 7 Harassed 12 Part of N.A. 13 — Claire, Wis. 14 Upper crust 15 Sermon subject 16 Solving procedure 18 Coop occupant 19 Artist Frida 20 Mideast nation 22 1959 Kingston Trio hit 23 Characteristic carrier 27 Sea urchin, re 1-Down 29 Man 31 Japanese-American 34 Greedy one’s call 35 Censors, in a way 37 Youngster 38 Family 39 Lemieux milieu 41 Region 45 Knee support 47 Treasure seeker’s aid 48 Math exponent 52 — out (supplement) 53 Locale for sweaters?

54 Allen or Tebow 55 “Gosh!”

56 Wood nymph 57 Verily 58 Commercials

DOWN 1 See 27-Across 2 Wickerwork willow 3 Would like to, in kid-speak 4 Shipbuilding wood 5 7-Down’s makeup, maybe 6 — to (should) 7 Long lunch 8 Muhammad or Laila 9 Pimple 10 Biblical verb suffix 11 Rep.’s rival 17 Scandinavian man’s name 21 Hive head 23 Showiness 24 Shade provider 25 Pierre, e.g.

26 Ram’s mate 28 Chill in the air 30 Id counterpart 31 Peacock’s home?

32 Under the weather 33 Red or Black 36 iPhone voice 37 Computer nerd 40 Slyly spiteful 42 Last letter 43 Un-draped 44 Tools for duels 45 Actor Pitt 46 Austen heroine 48 “Acid” 49 Scull need 50 Larry the Cable — 51 Literary collection

There isn’t even a keyboard attached?

Q&A Q: What does a proud computer call his little son?

A: A microchip off the old block.

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Francis A. Farmer Apartments 274 Friendship Circle Brighton Township, Beaver, PA 15009 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facilities, parking lots and Secure Intercom System.

Newly renovated accessible apartments with roll in showers also available.

There is an admission priority for very low income persons whose incomes are

• 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $36,500; 2 Persons $41,700 For an application or assistance call (724) 775-1220 or visit Housing Authority of the County of Beaver 300 State Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

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Income limits apply (gross annual income) • 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum • 1 Person hh...$23,000 • 2 Persons hh...$26,250

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