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Darlene Daum and Phyllis Ley participate in exercise class at Westminster Church in Butler.

Butler AoA, Westminster Church and Butler Y team up to help seniors stay fit The room is alive with laughter. There is a buzz of activity as the class participants get out their equipment.

The music turns on and everyone begins to move in unison as the instructor welcomes the group. Yes, this is an exercise class . . . and it is fun!

Welcome to the Active Older Adult classes being offered

at Westminster Church, located at 420 North Main Street in Butler. The classes take place every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Best of all, the classes are free to older adult residents of Butler County through a collaboration between the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, the Butler YMCA

and Westminster Church.

Pre-registration is not required; simply drop in when you can.

“George Bernard Shaw famously said that we don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing,” 2015 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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It’s getting to be that time of year when lots of special events are happening in the community for the holidays.

See our event listing on page 12 for some ideas of things to do with your family and friends, including a spectacular new holiday light show right here in Butler County!

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The importance of mammograms: How preventive screenings can help save your life • They feel their monthly self-breast exams and/or check-ups with their doctor are good enough.

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id you know your chances of getting breast cancer increase with every birthday? The misconception is that many older women think their risk goes down if they live beyond age 65. Some older women attribute this to the fact that they are well beyond their child-rearing years, past menopause and have survived other age-related diseases. In actuality, their risk of breast cancer increases. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the highest incidence of diagnosing breast cancer in the United States begins in women age 70 and older.

Why does risk increase with age? As people age, they experience more genetic ‘cell’ breakdowns. The more your cells break down, the greater your chances for disease. When we’re younger, our cells are better able to self-repair.

It is also widely known in medical studies that many older women are often under-diagnosed and undertreated when it comes to breast cancer.

As a result, this works against their overall survival if they get breast cancer. But there is hope.

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Because of improvements in education, preventive screenings and treatment, the chance that a woman will die of breast cancer is decreasing. By educating yourself about breast cancer and its causes, being aware of your family history, protecting yourself through preventive screenings and living a healthy life, you will have a greater chance of defeating cancer if diagnosed.

Why Mammograms are Important for Older Women According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight women will develop breast cancer during

• They do not need to get one since their doctor did not recommend one. their lifetime. While the hormone estrogen plays a big role, there is no known direct cause of breast cancer.

However, there are certain factors that may increase your chances of getting it: • You have had breast cancer in the past.

• Your mother, sister or daughter has had breast cancer.

• You are over 50 years of age.

• You started getting a monthly period before age 12.

• You finished menopause after age 55.

• You have been taking hormones (birth control pills or hormone pills) for a long period of time.

• You drink alcohol in excess.

• You never had children.

If you are a woman who is age 65 or older, please get screened for breast cancer.

The very best way to find breast cancer early is by getting a mammogram.

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that can pick up about 40 percent of cancers that are too small to detect by touch. Mammograms can detect cancer early – before even you or your doctor can feel it or you experience any symptoms. Studies show that when breast cancer is found early through preventive screenings like mammograms, there is a greater chance of survival.

Despite the benefits of mammograms, many women feel they do not need them. They use excuses like: • There is no history of breast cancer in their family.

• They do not experience any lumps or symptoms.

Regardless if you find lumps in your breasts or not, all women age 65 and older should get a mammogram every one to two years. Women with a family history of breast cancer should talk with their doctor about getting checked before age 40 and more often, so remind your daughters and granddaughters, too.

The Power of Prevention Prevention is a woman’s greatest protection against breast cancer. To monitor breast health, women 65 and older should follow these steps: • Complete a self-breast exam every month. Make sure to ask your doctor how to do this and what changes to look for in your body.

• Get a mammogram every one to two years. Mammograms can save a woman’s life by finding cancer early.

Make sure to talk to your doctor about mammograms and other preventive screenings.

• Visit your primary care physician (PCP) to get regular clinical exams and yearly physicals.

Remember, you have the power to take control of your health. Be proactive. Take preventive measures.

Detect a problem before it becomes a bigger issue.

Start the conversation with your doctor. Bring a family member, caregiver or trusted friend with you to the doctor. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or advice. By taking preventive measures, you can get early treatment if a problem is detected and save your life.

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Managing Lung Disease During the Holidays Phoebe Brown Staff Writer

The holiday season brings people together for many celebrations. However, for people with lung disease, the holidays can seem daunting. Between traveling, cooking and eating, someone could easily become fatigued, which could make breathing difficult. One way to avoid excessive exhaustion is to practice moderation when eating. While indulging in holiday festivities, practicing moderation can help people with lung disease enjoy the holidays and improve their overall quality of life.

Triggers such as air pollution, overexertion and overeating can cause flare-ups. While some triggers are uncontrollable, others are manageable. Staying inside when air quality is poor can help with lung function. Overeating or eating foods that cause gas or bloating can make breathing uncomfortable, so even during the holiday season, it is important to keep moderation in mind.

It might seem like common sense but taking time to enjoy good food and company at the table could help someone feel satisfied instead of overfull. Drinking plenty of non-caffeinated fluids can help control hunger and keep people hydrated. Eating smaller portions of foods, including desserts, could help reduce pressure, especially in someone who is short of breath. Extra pounds could cause extra heaviness and difficulty breathing.

For those suffering from debilitating lung diseases, options exist now to improve quality of life, such as diet and moderation. A clinic in the United States, the Lung Institute, states they have helped lung disease sufferers by offering an additional treatment option in the form of stem cell therapy.

Stem cell therapy is a minimally-invasive, outpatient treatment that harnesses the natural healing ability of the stem cells that already exist in the body. Stem cells are harvested from the patient’s own fat, blood or bone marrow, separated, and reintroduced into the body. Stem cells naturally fight infection and disease by repairing damaged tissue with new, healthy tissue. This is a slow process, but stem cell therapy has the potential to expedite the natural healing process for those with certain progressive diseases, such as lung diseases.

People with lung disease have various options to help them take their health into their own hands, such as using an alternative treatment like stem cell therapy along with diet and moderation. By controlling factors that exacerbate their symptoms, and by taking action to improve their lung function, people with lung disease can enjoy the holidays and improve their quality of life.

Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients

2 lbs fresh sweet potatoes 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup evaporated low-fat milk 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 large eggs cooking spray

Topping 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/8 teaspoons salt

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2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation Preheat oven to 350°.

To prepare potatoes, place potatoes on a large baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Remove potatoes and cool 5 minutes then peel easily.

Place peeled potatoes in a large bowl. Using a mixer, beat at medium speed until smooth. Add granulated sugar, evaporated milk, 3 Tbs melted butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1 tsp vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Coat a 13 x 9” baking pan with cooking spray and pour potato mixture into the pan. Bake 30 minutes.

To prepare topping, spoon flour into a dry measuring cup and level.

Combine flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, 1/8 tsp salt and stir with a whisk. Stir in 2 Tbs melted butter. Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle flour mixture over potato mixture while preheating broiler.

Broil casserole 45 seconds or until topping is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes.

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Senior Express

Butler AoA, Westminster Church and Butler Y team up to help seniors stay fit to exercise, they are surprised at how strong everyone in the class is. Then about a month after starting the classes, they smile as they tell you how much stronger they feel, too.”

Continued from page 1 comments instructor Michelle Kovac, who teaches exercise classes at Westminster Church. “Come join us in some play and get fit at the same time!”

Monday classes focus on cardiovascular, strength building and flexibility.

Tuesday’s class is a Functional Walk (a walking-type exercise that incorporates walking patterns to increase balance) and Deep Stretch. Thursday’s class is Functional Strength and Range of Motion (strength-building exercises that use patterns of daily living to build strength and open the joints to increase range of motion).

Class instructor Michelle Stewart.

“Working with seniors is wonderful. It is exciting to watch them,” says Sandra Ihlenfeld, Healthy Living Association director and an instructor at the Butler Y. “When they are new to the class and

The Butler County Area Agency on Aging and Butler YMCA are also collaborating on YMCA Active Older Adult Memberships. These memberships are being provided free of charge to Butler County residents ages 60 and older. If you are interested in obtaining a free Y Membership, contact the Area Agency on Aging.

Before starting any exercise program, check with your physician to confirm that it is appropriate for your current health and medical conditions. BCSN For more information, call Brittany Buzzelli at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282-3008, ext. 111.

Judy Pecoraro, Sharon Hamilton and Joanie Snyder do gentle stretches.

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Participants have fun getting fit.

Donna Smith enjoys exercising.

Judy Jolle says it feels good to stretch.

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Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Butler County Senior News

These women like the Functional Walk/Deep Stress class.

Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Senior Express

The Area Agency on Aging is currently offering FREE group exercise classes for Butler County Senior’s 60 and older!

Classes are held at Westminster Church, 420 N. Main Street, Butler, beginning March 30th.

Classes include: Functional Walk and Deep Stretch

Class Schedule: Monday Morning: 11-11:45AM Tuesday Morning: 11-11:45AM Thursday Morning: 11-11:45AM

The Area Agency on Aging also has the ability to provide low to no-cost memberships to the YMCA for Butler County Senior’s 60 years and older.

For more information, or a membership assessment, please contact the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at 724-282-3008

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Senior Center events

Senior Express

_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: 500 card party at noon November 4, cost is $2.50; safe driving class from noon to 4 p.m. pre-registration is required (eat at 11 a.m.); Pokeno at noon November 11 and 25; leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. and birthday celebration November 12; white elephant sale at 10 a.m. November 13, bring a new wrapped gift; hoagie orders wil be taken through November 19; and adult coloring stress relief therapy at 10 a.m. and fall prevention at 11:30 a.m. November 19. The center is open 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: blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. November 3; bingo with Dot at 10:15 a.m. November 5 and 12, cost is $.50 per card; membership meeting at 10:30 a.m. November 10; Veteran’s Appreication Day with coffee and doughnuts from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. November 11; birthday celebration November 12; fall prevention at 10:30 a.m. November 17; Christmas in Chicora from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 20 and 21; and Chicora light up night from 5 to 8 p.m. November 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551.

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_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: welcome Zelienople Center November 4, 12 and 18; enchanting the lives of seniors at 11 a.m. November 5; Veteran’s Day breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m.

November 11, free for veterans and $3 for non-veterans; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. and birthday celebration November 12; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. November 17; hoagie sale pick up November 18 (orders due by November 11); and Thanksgiving party November 19. The center is closed November 3, 26 and 27. 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: prize bingo at 12:30 p.m. November 4; soup night from 4 to 8 p.m. November 5; welcome Zelienople Senior Center November 11 and 19; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m., leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration November 12; and the importance of medicine sheets at 12:30 p.m. November 18. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, 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. November 3 and 17; funny hat day at noon November 6; breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m., cost is $3 each; medication set-up at 11:30 a.m. November 11; birthday celebration November 12; chicken soup sale November 2015 • Butler County Senior News

November 18; ice cream cone sale at 12:30 p.m. November 19, $1 donation; leadership council meeting at 1 p.m. November 24; bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 24; and Thanksgiving party November 25. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: Bible study at 12:45 p.m. November 2 and 16; sit and be fit at 10:15 a.m. and blood pressure screenings at 11:30 p.m. November 5; Wii bowling November 9; Wendy’s fundraiser night from 4:45 to 6 p.m. November 11; brown bag prescription review at 10:15 a.m. and birthday celebration November 12; sit and be fit at 10:15 a.m. November 19; and book club and Thanksgiving party November 23. 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: leadership meeting at 12:15 p.. November 5; Veterans celebration at 11 a.m. November 11; birthday celebration November 12; and Thanksgiving celebration at noon November 19. Center is closed November 3 and 26. 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: soup sale from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and basket raffle drawing November 3; birthday celebration from 11:30 a.m. to noon November 12; and free blood pressure screenning from 11 a.m. to noon November 19. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. _ West Sunbury Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunches are provided. Events will be listed in next month’s publications. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN

Butler County Area Agency on Aging November Menu

for senior centers

Monday, November 2: Chicken, stuffing, carrots, applesauce.

Tuesday, November 3: Chef salad, mixed greens, cottage cheese, pineapple.

Wednesday, November 4: Pepper steak, rice, green beans, fruit.

Thursday, November 5: Tuna salad sandwich, tomato soup, peaches.

Friday, November 6: Spaghetti and meatballs, Italian vegetable medley, fruit.

Monday, November 9: Sweet sausage, oven browned potatoes, peas, sausage roll, sugar cookie.

Tuesday, November 10: Baked barbecue chicken breast, baked potato, vegetable medley, brownie.

Wednesday, November 11, Veteran’s Day: Stuffed pepper cup, whipped potatoes, carrots, warm fruit crisp.

Thursday, November 12, Birthday menu: Baked ham slice, scalloped potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, cupcake.

Friday, November 13: Turkey and swiss sandwich, vegetable soup, fruit.

Monday, November 16: Baked chicken breast, parsley potatoes, broccoli, ice cream.

Tuesday, November 17: Cheeseburger, potato salad, three bean salad, fruit.

Wednesday, November 18: Roast beef sandwich, redskin potatoes, coleslaw, peaches.

Thursday, November 19, Thanksgiving special: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes, corn, stuffing, pumpkin pudding.

Friday, November 20: Grilled chicken salad, mixed greens, noodle soup, applesauce.

Monday, November 23: Salisbury steak, new potatoes, mixed bean medley, pineapple and mandarin oranges.

Tuesday, November 24: Club sandwich, French fries, sweet and sour slaw, fruit.

Wednesday, November 25: Penne pasta with meatballs, tossed salad, applesauce.

Thursday, November 26, Happy Thanksgiving: Closed.

Friday, November 27: Breakfast for lunch.

Senior Express The Butler County Area Agency on Aging

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

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

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families • Home and Community Based Services • PDA Waiver Services Access to Services • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management

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Monday, November 30: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, yellow beans, sugar cookie. BCSN November 2015 • Butler County Senior News

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Entertainment and Events 2 The Christy House, corner of Frederick and Walnut Streets in Sewickley, will once again be offering Friday lunches in the lunch room, featuring a choice of two homemade soups, salad, bread and a choice of beverages. A children’s menu is also available and lunches are available for take out. Menus change weekly and are posted outside the house, as well as at www.ststephenschurch.net/christyhouse. Suggested donation for lunch is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (412) 741-5960 between 9:30 a.m. and noon on Fridays. k “Barbra and Frank: The Concert that Never Was” at The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople, at 2 and 8 p.m. November 7. Enjoy the incredible performance by Sharon Owens and Sebastian Anzaldo’s as they team-up to pay tribute to pop culture icons Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra. Cost is $20 to $25 reserve

seating. Call (724) 742-0400 or visit http://thestrandtheater.org/.

be performed during the concert. Call (724) 283-1402

k Watch Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film “Psycho” (1960) as you never have before, with the live orchestral accompaniment of Bernard Hermann’s groundbreaking film score. For mature audiences only. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. November 11 at the Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. Tickets are available at the Symphony office, 259 South Main St., Butler or by calling (724) 283-1402. Individual tickets can be also be purchased at the door. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students.

Handling fees of 50 cents per ticket for tickets purchased at the symphony office or at the door. Butler Symphony music director and conductor Matthew Kraemer will present a pre-concert lecture beginning at 6:30 pm. The lecture will include snippets of the music to

k Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is making its Pennsylvania debut at the Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect, starting November 20 through January 3. Hours are from dusk to 10 p.m. including holidays and will run as scheduled in the rain. This award-winning Christmas light and music extravaganza is unlike any show you’ve seen. Guests simply tune in their radio, and watch the magic unfold as they drive through hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights dancing in perfect synchronization with the music filling their vehicle.

The cost is $25 per carload, $40 for a mini-bus, limousine or activity van and school and tour busses are $80 (drive route and parking accommodations are tour bus friendly). Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are popular nights to visit the light show. Because of

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Care You Can Count On

• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 10 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)

Serving the Community Since 1967

• 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 10 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day.

• Reduced rates are available for members.

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Entertainment and Events this, long lines should be expected and wait times can be long. Visit Monday through Thursday to avoid extended wait times. Call (866) 856-8444 or visit www.shadrackchristmas.com. k Every year, Santa makes his first stop in Cranberry Township. Santa will arrive at 7 p.m. November 20, escorted by the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township. Help Santa light the holiday tree and enjoy holiday crafts and refreshments, along with “Stuff the Ambulance” run by the Cranberry EMS. There will be activities and crafts for all ages. Call (724) 779-4386. k The 51st annual Spirit of Christmas Parade and Candyland Celebration will be held at 5:30 p.m. November 28 on Main St., Butler. Children can play a life-sized candyland game and other holiday-themed games, decorate

cookies, do a make-and-take craft and write letters to Santa. There will be a petting zoo, selfies with Elfie & friends, mascots from local businesses and sports teams and free hot chocolate at the warming station. Downtown merchants will be celebrating Small Business Saturday and offering special deals and discounts. Call (724) 283-1500 or visit http://insidebutlercounty.com. k The 18th annual German Christmas Market/Weihnachtsmarkt will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 14 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 15 at Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. Juried regional artisans and other vendors present a market place in the tradition of Germany’s famed Christmas markets with quality artwork and hand-crafted goods, as well as German and other European imports, plus entertainment in the town center. Cost is $7 adults 18-60; $6 adults age 60 and older; $3 youth age

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6-17. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit www. harmonymuseum.org. k Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic with some holiday favorites at 8 p.m.

December 11 at Succop Theater at BC3 Main Campus, 107 College Dr., Butler.

Call (724) 284-8505 or visit www.bc3. edu/campus/butler/succop-theater/ index.html. k Rudolph, Frosty, the Grinch and Friends will be performed at 2 pm.

December 12, 19 and 28 at The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople.

Relive the nostalgia of your youth and share it with your grandkids with this fast-paced, funny and heartwarming show that celebrates the music of your favorite TV specials. Live stage show.

Priced for the whole family. Cost is $1520 for adults and $10-15 for kids under 12. Reserve seating.Call (724) 742-0400 or visit www.thestrandtheater.org. BCSN

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2. By changing a letter you will have a word meaning woven wire or thread.

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3. You do this to make cooked potatoes less lumpy.

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

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Congratulations to Wilma Bihler who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Ninety-Nine; 2. Thousand; 3. Seven; 4. Sixteen; 5. Three; 6. Two; 7. Four; 8. Six; 9. Three.

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ACROSS 1 Picks out of a lineup 4 Piece for two 8 Speaker’s place 12 “As if!”

13 Poet Pound 14 Expel 15 Green onion 17 Earthen pot 18 Shelter 19 One without snow tires?

21 “Ecce homo” sayer 24 Costa del – 25 Swiss canton 26 Blunder 28 Kathmandu’s land 32 Source 34 Deity 36 Munro’s pen name 37 Boredom 39 Wiretap 41 Energy 42 And so on (Abbr.)

44 White winter weasel 46 Auto’s body 50 Lubricate 51 Posterior 52 Bundle of nerves?

56 Furniture store name 57 Enthusiastic 58 Individual 59 Moist in the morn 60 Optimistic 61 Affirmative action

DOWN 1 Half the ramifications 2 Medic 3 Colt’s pop 4 Take out of context?

5 Submachine gun 6 Cupid’s alias 7 Aquariums 8 Random drawings?

9 “– Lang Syne” 10 Capri, e.g.

11 Luminary 16 Meadow 20 Saturn model, 2003-07 21 100 percent 22 Press 23 Work unit 27 Filch 29 Big tent at an expo 30 Similar (to) 31 Rickey ingredient 33 Calendar box 35 Payable 38 Part of FWIW 40 Weak and unsteady 43 Stogie 45 Wire measure 46 Scolded, uncommonly 47 Raise 48 From the top 49 Palm starch 53 Ph. bk. data 54 “Sail – Ship of State!”

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