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September 2013 Volume 13, Number 7

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Beaver County Office on Aging’s Steve Rosatone retires after more than 24 years of service. Read page 12. Photo by Celeste Van Kirk for Beaver County Senior News

Len Alford participates in the horseshoe toss.

Senior athletes vie for medals in Beaver County Senior Olympics Nearly 400 older athletes from senior living facilities around Beaver County participated in the 2013 Beaver County Senior Olympics on August 7 on the campus of the Community College of Beaver County. Throughout the day, seniors vied for medals in a total of seven

events: basketball, bowling, target toss, golf, horseshoes, cornhole and a spelling bee. The athletes also enjoyed Zumba exercise, food, bingo and giveaways from numerous vendors. Senator Vogel was on hand to commence the games, and WBVP radio was on the

grounds, providing live remotes. At day’s end, awards were presented to the winners. Congratulations to the following medalists:

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Nelson Soto at last months Day at the Mall along with grandson Andrew Gower. Read page 16 to see what’s coming up next month.

Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster Editor: Gina Mazza Art Director: Shantessa Hogan

While the weather is still very pleasant, it’s a good month to get out an enjoy some of the festivals and other events going on around Beaver County; see pages 20 and 21 for some ideas. BCOA’s Angela Gentile concludes her series on “decluttering” our living spaces on page 14. Don’t miss this month’s Day at the Mall, which will feature a tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11. See page 16 for details. Happy Labor Day to all.

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Call today for a personal tour of our facility. Rochester Villa and Rochester Manor’s affiliation assures residents and families continuity of care if the need arises for more intensive nursing services. This provides the only assisted living/nursing and rehabilitation center network in Beaver County that is certified by Medicare and most managed care programs.

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Upcoming senior housing expo seeks vendors

lder adults face issues related to housing: every day should they modify their existing home so they can age in place safely, or sell their home and move to downsize to a new, more accessible home or apartment? Senior Day at the Mall will host its “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Senior Housing Expo from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9 at Beaver Valley Mall and is currently looking for vendors. Participating vendors that will be considered include real estate agencies, home security system companies, moving companies, professional organizers, insurance and mortgage companies, banks, kitchen and bath remodelers, construction firms, heating and air conditioning installers, home builders, senior apartment buildings, personal care homes and nursing homes. This housing expo is not only appropriate for seniors to attend but also for their children and caregivers who are helping their elders make decisions about their future living arrangements. To reserve a vendor space, call Pat at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 (local) or (888) 548-2262 (long distance). BCSN

Seniors for Safe Driving

The insurance discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $15 per person. Here is the upcoming schedule: • September 10; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton. • September 17 and 19; 8:30 a.m. to noon at Center at the Mall, Beaver Mall Unit 284, Monaca. • September 28; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls, 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls. • October 8; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton. • October 14 and 15; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls, 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls. For a complete list of classes, go to www.sfsd-pa.com. Online courses are now available. To register, call (724) 283-0245 or (800) 559-4880. Space is limited so register early. BCSN

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If you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a senior education program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount. If you have never participated in a Senior Driver Improvement Program, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount.

Beaver County support groups * Alzheimer Association caregiver support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month April through September at Fenchel Law Offices, 2242 A Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 847-4723. Meetings are also held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the second Monday of each month October through March at Elmcroft of Chippewa, 104 Pappan Business Dr., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 891-3333.

If you enjoy helping others achieve their dreams, or if you get satisfaction from supporting a cause you believe in, then volunteering is for you. Following is a sampling of local organizations that use volunteers. Check with your favorite organization to see what kind of difference you can make. Adult Literacy Action, Beaver, (724) 773-7810

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

Alliance for Consumer Protection (ACP), (724) 770-2078

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

CASA Beaver County, (724) 728-2146

* Stroke Survivor Connection Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Conway Presbyterian Church, Conway; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at Monacatootha Apartments, Monaca; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Stephens, Sewickley. Call (724) 774-1771.

Foster Grandparent program, (412) 263-3165

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

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Volunteer opportunities are plenty in Beaver County

Beaver County Humane Society, Monaca, (724) 775-5801 Beaver County Office on Aging, Beaver Falls , (724) 847-2262 CONTACT Beaver Valley, (724) 728-9511 Children & Youth Services, Beaver Falls, (724) 891-5800 Girls Hope, Baden, (724) 869-6521 Girl Scouts, Beaver, (724) 774-3553 Habitat for Humanity, Beaver Falls, (724) 846-1630 Ombudsman Program, (724) 847-2262 Women’s Center of Beaver County, (724) 775-2032

Find your home away from home.

Hand in Hand Senior Placement offers free, expert guidance for assisted living and personal care options in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.

For more information, call 724.436.5220 or visit www.handinhandplacement.com

Special thanks to the 2013 Beaver County Senior Olympics Sponsors:

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Rochester Manor & Villa, Franciscan Manor, Hand in Hand Senior Placement, Heritage Valley Health System, Concordia Visiting Nurses, Good Samaritan Hospice, LIFE Beaver County, Cambridge Village, Beaver Eldercare, Elmcroft of Chippewa, Progressive Home Health, Mother Teresa Hospice, Express Med, Beaver Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation, Brighton Health Mart Pharmacy, Lakeview Personal Care, Compassionate Care Hospice, and McDonalds of Chippewa.

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Bob Bible wins at basketball.

Games participant Julie Duca with Senator Vogel.

Overall winners

Individual medal winners

Skilled nursing division – Friendship Ridge

Skilled Nursing Division:

Personal care division – LIFE Beaver County

Basketball:

Individual medal winners Personal Care Division: Basketball: 1st:

Floyd Murton (Cambridge Village)

2nd:

Chick Curico (Rochester Villa)

3rd:

Harry Draxler (Franciscan Manor)

Bowling: 1st:

Geno Topetta (Elmcroft Personal Care)

2nd:

Silva Cercone (Cambridge Village)

3rd:

John Mussey (Lakeview Personal Care)

Cornhole:

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Daisy Robinson places second in the spelling bee.

1st:

Simmy Milosh (Beaver Meadows)

2nd:

Sandra Cogis (LIFE Beaver County)

3rd:

Joe Hinton (Cambridge Village)

Golf: 1st:

Virginia Robinson (LIFE Beaver County)

2nd:

Betty Hurst (LIFE Beaver County)

3rd:

Bud Keller (Cambridge Village)

Horseshoes: 1st:

Louella Williams (LIFE Beaver County)

2nd:

John Ondash (Rochester Villa)

3rd:

Rick Smith (Franciscan Manor)

Target toss: 1st:

Bob Gerbi (LIFE Beaver County)

2nd:

Kathy Santia (Rochester Villa)

3rd:

Joan Puskar (Rochester Villa)

1st:

Frank Ruzich (Friendship Ridge)

2nd:

Marion Felekey (Friendship Ridge)

3 :

Donald Lewis (Beaver Eldercare)

Skilled Nursing Division: Bowling: 1st:

Sunae Stoops (Beaver Eldercare)

2nd:

Milton Butler (Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab)

3 :

Dolly Stoops (Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab)

Cornhole: 1st:

John Mak (Rochester Manor)

2 :

Sandy Cook (Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab)

3rd:

Thora Koop (Beaver Eldercare)

Golf: 1st:

Herschel Fike (Rochester Manor)

2 :

Rose Fratangelo (Friendship Ridge)

3 :

Nora Hare (Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab)

nd rd

Horseshoes: 1st:

Lou Ansel (Providence Care Center)

2 :

Millie Hickman (Friendship Ridge)

3 :

Dick McCarthy (Rochester Manor)

Target Toss: 1st:

Suzanne Schriner (Friendship Ridge)

2 :

Stella Harrian (Beaver Eldercare)

3 :

Aina Neilson (Rochester Manor)

Spelling Bee (overall for both divisions) 1st:

Gary Teapole (Franciscan Manor)

2nd:

Daisy Robinson (Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab)

3 :

Bonnie Kozak (Friendship Ridge)

Chick Curcio sinks one in the basketball toss.

Joe Hornack “models” for artist Becky Pyle. Photos by Celeste Van Kirk for Beaver County Senior News Delores W. competes in golf.

Special thanks to this year’s Beaver County Senior Olympics sponsors: • Community College of Beaver County (premier sponsor) • Medic Rescue (premier sponsor) • Med-Fast (premier sponsor) • Rochester Manor and Villa • Franciscan Manor • Hand in Hand Senior Placement • Heritage Valley Health System • Concordia Visiting Nurses • Good Samaritan Hospice • LIFE Beaver County • Cambridge Village • Beaver Eldercare • Elmcroft of Chippewa • Progressive Home Health • Mother Teresa Hospice • Express Med • Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation • Brighton Health Mart Pharmacy • Lakeview Personal Care • Compassionate Care Hospice • McDonalds of Chippewa

At Elmcroft, our memory care residents benefit from a unique “person-centered” approach to care. It involves active listening and the telling and retelling of life stories to continuously build mental connections and keep treasured memories alive.

Call Melissa to schedule a visit.

724.891.3333 Senior Living | Memory Care 104 Pappan Business Dr. | Beaver Falls, PA 15010 | elmcroft.com

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TO KEEP HER MEMORIES ALIVE, WE MAKE THEM OURS.

Beaver County vocalist to debut solo concert with full orchestra at Lincoln Park in Midland

ocal studio musician and vocalist Donna Groom began singing when she was merely 18 months old, and learned to play the piano at age two-and-a-half. Years later, after attending Duquesne University on scholarship, she signed on as lead female vocalist with the legendary American doo-wop group Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners, whose 1959 hit “Since I Don’t Have You” garnered them international recognition. Since 1981, Donna has been performing with The Skyliners in major concert venues across the United States and Canada. Now, she is about to add another accomplishment to her music career. Donna will debut her solo concert,

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“One More Mountain to Climb” at 7 p.m. on October 5 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland. Tickets are $25 and will benefit Divine Mercy Academy in Beaver Falls. The song “One More Mountain to Climb”—with lyrics by Linda Marcus of Pittsburgh and music by Tony Award winning (“Newsies”) composer Jack Feldmen of New York City—inspired the concert’s theme. “The message of ‘One More Mountain to Climb’ is one of hope and inspiration,” Donna explains. “At any stage of life, if you dream it, that’s how it will be.” The concert will include music that influenced Donna while growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, including hits by Patsy Cline, Dusty Springfield, The Carpenters and Carly Simon. Donna will play Lincoln Park’s beautiful Steinway piano, performing Brubeck’s “Blue Rondo a la Turk” and

a rendition of pianists Ferrante and Teicher ’s theme from “The Apartment” (“Jealous Lover”). Donna will be accompanied by an 18-piece orchestra, all of who are her friends and colleagues from The Benedum Orchestra and PBS shows. The orchestra will be under the musical direction of conductor Ralph Guzzi, an arranger, trumpet player, and music director for the PBS series “My Music,” which featured Donna. As a youngster, Donna’s formal training was with concert pianists Barbara and Audley Wasson in Dayton, Ohio and Joseph Esposito, Jr. of Pittsburgh. Over the years, she has written and recorded TV and radio jingles, both local and regional, and has released several music CDs in Japan. Donna graduated cum laude from Duquesne University with a degree in organ and sacred music, and has held music director

positions at several churches in the area. She currently works at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Evans City, and is on the faculty at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School as a vocal instructor. Donna’s accolades include receiving the prestigious Henry N. Mancini Achievement Award in 2003. Her current studio work includes a to-bereleased CD of Stevie Wonder hits titled, “Just Wonderin’.” The CD will be available for sale at the October 5 concert. BCSN To order tickets for Donna’s October 5 concert in Midland, call (724) 5764644 or visit lppac.org. To learn more about The Skyliners and Donna’s performance schedule, visit Theskyliners. com.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging Zucchini avalanche What do you do with all of your zucchini when it keeps growing and growing and growing? Last year, I decided that I had to discover different ways to use this vegetable because all I was doing was sautéing it in olive oil with other vegetables or eating it raw. I was bored. Worse yet, no one would take any of my excess zucchini. I figured there had to be something better to do; and I needed ways to use a large quantity at once, not just one medium zucchini as needed for zucchini bread.

It takes some planning to process this abundant harvest of zucchini. By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News News You Can Use

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By chance, MSN.com flashed a story about what to do with your zucchini. From the recipes listed, I decided to try zucchini soup. I double it because I can use six zucchini at once. There are just a few ingredients and it is quick to make. Zucchini Soup 4 3 cups chicken broth 4 1 ½ pounds zucchini (3 medium) cut into 1-inch pieces

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Place broth, zucchini and herbs in pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Puree in a blender until smooth. Return to pan and heat over medium high heat; slowly stir in cheese. Add salt and pepper. Serve hot or chilled.

* Have you used your Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers yet? If not, redeem them at your local farmer’s market for a wide variety of fall vegetables.

Then I was discussing with my sister about what to do with all of my excess zucchini. She had a WQED cookbook with a lot of zucchini recipes that called for a large quantity. Here is one of my favorites from that cookbook, as well.

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4 ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 ¼ tsp. salt 4 ¼ tsp. pepper

Zucchini Parmesan 4 8 to 10 small zucchini (about 2 ½ pounds)

4 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

4 3 T olive oil

4 1 tsp. salt

4 2/3 cup chopped onions

4 1 clove garlic, minced

4 ¼ pound sliced mushrooms

4 1/8 tsp. pepper

4 1 ½ cups tomato paste

Slice zucchini into 1/8 inch pieces. In sauce pan, heat olive oil and add zucchini, onions and mushrooms. Cover and cook mixture over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and mix in half of the grated cheese. Mix tomato paste, garlic, salt and pepper into the zucchini mixture. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.

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

s of March, CONTACT Beaver Valley has a new executive director: Kymberly Renee Harper. Did you know that for more than 30 years CONTACT Beaver Valley has helped people throughout the region get through moments of crisis? Also, did you know that their phones are staffed by trained volunteers offering emotional support and who truly care about the struggle of the person on the other end of the line? They provide the following: • Information and referral for callers, including counseling services, housing, mental health crisis and energy assistance. • Beaver County’s Homeless Hotline. CONTACT coordinates with government and social service agencies in the county to identify support services for any person experiencing homelessness, as defined by federal standards. • The Reassurance Program, which seeks to meet the needs of people who are isolated, living alone, shut in, ill or handicapped. Volunteers place a daily phone call at a pre-arranged time. CONTACT also provides active listening training with a CONTACT USAapproved curriculum for personal enrichment, continuing education or for anyone wanting to become a CONTACT telephone worker. New training classes start this month. To inquire, call (724) 728-9511. BCSN

Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Disease Planning Committee seeks public comments Are you a caregiver of someone living with Alzheimer ’s Disease? Do you have ideas on what services are needed for Pennsylvanians living with this condition? Well, you have the chance to share your ideas. The Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Disease Planning Committee will seek comments from the public at a regional meeting on September 17 at the University of Pittsburgh, William Pitt Union Building, 3959 Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh. The committee will gather comments in three areas: * What are the needs of Pennsylvanians with Alzheimer’s? * What resources are needed to support Pennsylvanians with Alzheimer’s, as well as their families and caregivers? * Ideas for the state to better respond to the growing number of Pennsylvanians with Alzheimer’s. To submit comments in person, call (717) 425-5115 or (800) 753-8827. To submit comments by email, write to alzstateplan@pa.gov; by mail, send to PAAlzheimer’s State Plan, 555 Walnut Street, Fifth Floor, Harrisburg PA 17101. For disability accommodation requests, please advise at least three days in advance. The Alzheimer’s Disease Planning Committee was created by executive order by Governor Tom Corbett, and he named Secretary of Aging Brian Duke as the chairman. The committee will develop a comprehensive state plan by February 2014 that prescribes ways to address the Alzheimer’s disease crisis in Pennsylvania. An estimated 280,000 Commonwealth residents are living with Alzheimer’s and the number is closer to 400,000 when adding in those living with related dementias. The committee will look at needs and research trends, study existing resources and formulate an effective response strategy to the rising number of those affected by the disease. The committee is comprised of 26 members from various geographic regions of the Commonwealth, including state policy leaders, legislators, leaders in research and advocacy and those personally affected by Alzheimer’s disease. BCSN

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CONTACT Beaver County serves those who need support during a crisis

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BCOA’s Steve Rosatone retires

fter more than 24 years of service, Steve Rosatone retired from the Beaver County Office on Aging last month. Steve started as a care manager and then handled the Domiciliary Care program. When funding became available for the Family Caregiver Support Program, Steve got the program up and running in Beaver County. Then he came into the Information and Referral Unit, answering tons of questions over the telephone and taking referrals for the Agency’s services. For many years, he was the editor of the Keen-Age News section of Beaver County Senior News and had a column called Nosy Rosie.

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What Steve is most known for is his expertise as an APPRISE coordinator. He was the “go to” person for helping older adults navigate through the multitude of decisions they need to make regarding health insurance. Steve helped people apply for medical insurance programs through the welfare department and PACE prescription program. He helped others understand what their medical insurance covered and how to make claims. He filed appeals for people when their insurance denied them coverage that should have been approved. He explained the differences between supplemental insurance policies for people utilizing traditional Medicare and Medicare HMOs and PPOs. His assistance was highly sought after when the federal government implemented the Medicare Part D prescription program. He helped people decide whether they should keep their current coverage or whether one of the new plans would work better for them. During all of this time with the medical insurance, there were constant changes, sometimes weekly. Somehow, Steve was able to keep up with all of these changes.

Twice, Steve was honored by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for his exemplary service to the APPRISE program and older adults he served. This year, he received a Bravo Award in the area of collaboration for networking and partnering with other agencies in order to reach and educate more Medicare beneficiaries about their options. Last year, he was honored in the performance category. Steve was a bit of a jokester in the office. As an avid runner, he would say that he needed to lose another 10 pounds. The proud graduate of Edinboro University would refer to the school as the Harvard of Pennsylvania. He always said he was the hardest worker in the office, and no one did more work than he did. Also, he would say his job was more important than anyone else’s. Joking or no joking, Steve did have an important job. He did it well and we thank him. In retirement, Steve wants to do something different and is looking at options in other lines of work. In the meantime, he will have lots of time to live it up at his favorite vacation spot: Las Vegas. BCSN

APPRISE volunteers needed Would you like to be an APPRISE insurance counselor? APPRISE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Pennsylvanians ages 60 and older. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging created the program to help older Pennsylvanians understand their health insurance options and make sound decisions about what is best for them.

program, providing counseling to Pennsylvania’s more than two million Medicare enrollees.

APPRISE utilizes volunteers who have received specialized training to speak with Medicare beneficiaries and their family members about their insurance options. Since 1991, volunteers have been the backbone of the APPRISE

Whatever your talents or schedule may be, there is a rewarding opportunity awaiting for you with the APPRISE program. To inquire, contact the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 (local) or (888) 548-2262 (long-distance). BCSN

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As a volunteer, you will be able to help others understand their Medicare benefits and other insurance coverage. You can assist the APPRISE coordinator in making presentations, organizing events, writing news articles or performing a wide range of important tasks.

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

Beaver Valley Community Concert Association announces Its 2013-2014 season

On Monday, October 21, The Diamonds come to Beaver Falls. With a “National Anthem of Rock and Roll” in their pockets, The Diamonds are classic rock ’n’ roll. The original quartet rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s with 16 Billboard hits, including “The Stroll” and “Little Darlin’.” The newest quartet members, playing saxophone and trombone joined with piano and drums, continue to expand their audience by performing in a variety of venues and touring Europe, South America and Asia. If you miss the show, you’ll be missing rock ’n’ roll history!

Bach to the Future will be performed on Wednesday March 19. Performing their exciting arrangements of classical favorites with jazz and world music influences, Bach to the Future is receiving rave reviews across the country. Michael Silverman is an Emmy Award winning composer who has written music for hundreds of film and television productions on CNN, ABC and A&E. Rob Silverman is the author of the bestselling Drumset 101. Andrew Driscoll is a Berklee School of Music graduate and has performed with Luciano Pavarotti and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. It was Matt Bollinger ’s interest in arranging Bach’s cello suites for sixstring electric bass that created this unique quartet.

In 1957, he made his Broadway debut in the musical Bells Are Ringing opposite Judy Holliday and has continued to perform in more than 20 Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Backed by a seven-piece band, Linden performs some of America’s greatest songs and Broadway hits.

Hal Linden

Bach to the Future The concert season closes on Monday, April 28 with “An Evening with Hal Linden.” Hal spices up the stage with a dose of nostalgia and a dash of legendary star quality. With a 65-year career in the entertainment business, Hal Linden is best known for his portrayal of the police precinct captain in the hit television series “Barney Miller”, for which he earned multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.

Four-concert season tickets can be purchased in advance for $35. At the door, tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $5 for students. To obtain season tickets, mail a check or money order to Membership Chair Peg Denhart, 604 Sixth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. All concerts are held at the Beaver Falls Middle School Auditorium and begin at 7:30 p.m. To learn more, visit www.bvcommunityconcert. org. BCSN

The Diamonds

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The Beaver Valley Community Concert Association, now in its 42nd year, announces its lineup of shows for the 2013-2014 season. Kicking off the season on Thursday, September 19 is a sparkling revue “Back on Broadway.” Following the overwhelming reception of “On Broadway” during the 2007-2008 concert season, Matt Davenport Productions has created this new production celebrating the magic of the Great White Way. The multi-talented cast of 10 brings to life the most popular scenes and songs from new Broadway classics. Dazzling costumes, colorful and quirky scenery and an orchestral sound accompanies the triple-threat performers in full production numbers from shows like The Producers, Ragtime, Legally Blonde, Mary Poppins, Avenue Q, Jersey Boys 9 to 5, The Addams Family, Mama Mia Anything Goes, South Pacific, Evita and Hello Dolly!

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

am closing out my summer series about cleaning out your excess stuff. Even at work, closets get full of items left over from projects. Our Senior Day at the Mall closet is reorganized each month after the event; nevertheless, stuff is building up, and we plan on cleaning out the closet for our monthly giveaway at the September 11 event. We will have a variety of surprise items from which you may select a gift. At home, I sold some of my excess items at my community yard sale in August. Some items just had to go into the trash because they were not in good enough condition to donate or sell. The bathmat still looked great, but the nonskid material on the bottom wore out, so it had to be discarded. Some

items at home just broke down. The weed trimmer started overheating and it had to go out on trash day. After three minutes at the curb, two men driving by asked if it was trash. I said yes, and away it went. Since then, I have found that some people are able to salvage parts from these tools. I am glad my trash was their treasure for the day. Two more wine glasses have gotten hairline cracks, and the gardening gloves had holes in them, so they are history, too.

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Speaking of history, I mentioned in the previous issue that I donated items to a charity auction. The Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation, the county historical society based at the Vicary Mansion, had the auction. Some of my coworkers also were interested in thinning out their excess items. They filled up old suitcases with items they no longer used and donated them to this auction. I will remind you next year when to donate your items for this event. Not everything at my house is perfect but it is better organized. There is more room to maneuver. I hope you have had some success dealing with your excess stuff. Be sure to come to Senior Day at the Mall’s Housing Expo on October 9 at Beaver Valley Mall, where you can learn more tips about cleaning out closets, organizing your belongings and getting rid of your clutter. BCSN

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Center at the Mall, located in the Beaver Valley Mall, offers: pool table, fitness classes, computer lab, coffee bar, dancing, lunch every day and much more! Call (724) 774-5654 for details.

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DBA

Don’t Bother Asking

WBY

What (A)bout You?

OOTB

Out of the Box

ILI

I Love It

WYD

What You Doing?

HAGD

Have a Good Day

HBD

Happy Birthday

KYFC

Keep Your Fingers Crossed

O&O

Over and Out

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

The Beaver County Office on Aging Your financial gift allows the Beaver County Office on Aging to offer in-home services to frail older adults in their home—because home is where they want to stay. Your donation in any amount increases our ability to help care for our older adults in need.

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Make your donation payable to: Beaver County Office on Aging Mail to: Beaver County Office on Aging Attn: Planning Department 1020 8th Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 The Beaver County Office on Aging appreciates the following donations: -A donation was made in memory of Emma Casasanta. -Frances T. Beck made a donation in memory of Vincent T. Ricci.

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Senior Day at the Mall The #1 Resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and service for older adults all at one convenient location!

Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and

and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses ~ HIGHMARK in cooperation with The Beaver Valley Mall Next event is September 11, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. www.seniordayatthemall.com

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Day at the Mall features fall prevention and a 9/11 tribute Do you remember as a child learning all these nursery rhymes? *Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL . . . *London Bridge is FALLing down, FALLing down, FALLing down . . . *Rock-a-bye baby on the tree top, when the bough breaks the cradle will FALL ... *Ring around the rosy, ashes, ashes, we all FALL down! *Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water, Jack FELL down and broke his crown . . . *Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, one FELL off and bumped his head . . .

Edith Stauffer along with grandson Jim and great gandkids Sophia and Jacob stop by to visit Valerie Mcelvy at the RSVP table at last months DATM. *There were 10 in the bed, and the little one said, “Roll over, roll over!” So they all rolled over and one FELL out . . .

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Ventriloquist Cindy Speck entertained. Also at the event, Center at the Mall fitness instructor Nancy Barber and intern Charlotte Wilson performed an exciting baton routine to “New York, New York.”

Notice that they all mention falling. Back in the day, we knew there were no intentions of having us sing these rhymes so that we would fall and get hurt! Well, we were a lot younger then. As we get a little older, we have a tendency to lose our balance more often than in our early years. Falling can have a devastating effect on our health and well being. September is Healthy Steps for Older Adults month, a program brought to you by the Beaver County Office on

Aging. Healthy Steps for Older Adults classes take place local senior centers: Circle of Friends in Aliquippa, Baden, Midland and New Brighton, and Lutheran Service Society’s Center at the Mall in Beaver Valley Mall. The classes consist of information and demonstrations on ways to increase our awareness to prevent falls and tips to improve our balance. Don’t fall through the cracks, don’t fall down the stairs, don’t fall in the yard or on the sidewalk, and don’t let this information fall on deaf ears! Visit Senior Day at the Mall on September 11 to sign up for the next Healthy Steps class.

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Kayle Nicely and grandpa John Williams share a word search puzzle.

Charles Hamilton and the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society had a miniature train on display.

“Tacky” the clown makes a balloon hat for Kamryn Burks as grandma Gwen Bazemore looks on.

The September 11 Senior Day at the Mall will also feature Fall a patriotic tribute to 9/11. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Sears corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall. Upon registration, guests will receive a small gift. Attendees will be eligible for door prizes and a gift card drawing. Chick-fil-A coffee, doughnuts and cookies will also be available.

Day at the Mall is sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and Columbia Gas, A NiSource Company. It is also brought to you by premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark. Donations are accepted and are used to maintain the program. Learn more at www.seniordayatthemall.com. BCSN

Gloria Cronin takes a spin on the Concordia prize wheel as Jennifer Henderson looks on. Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Beaver County Senior News

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St. Joseph Spirituality Center host fall programs St. Joseph Spirituality Center—a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, located on the same campus as Villa St. Joseph—will sponsor the following programs this fall. To register for any program, contact Sister Ann Francis Hanley at (724) 869-6587. To Walk with St. Francis is to Walk with Jesus will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Father Michael Greb, a Capuchin Franciscan priest, shares reflections on St. Francis’ life, spirituality, and care for the poor and the outcast. A fee of $20 includes lunch. A Morning With God will be held on Wednesday, September 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Sister Melania Polensky invites participants into a time of communal prayer and reflection in the Convent Chapel, outdoors, at the labyrinth and in quiet spaces. Fee is $10. Back to Basics: Gospel Reflections will be offered on Tuesday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to noon and on subsequent first Tuesdays of the month (November 5, December 3, February 4, March 4, April 1 and May 6). These monthly presentations bring us back to the basics of the Christian faith as found in the Gospel story of Jesus. In October, Father Phillip Fogarty, author of four books on the Gospels, will offer an introduction to a study of the Gospels. On subsequent months, Sister Marguerite Kropinak will offer reflections on particular Gospel themes and give time for reflection and sharing. Since these sessions offer a different focus each month, they may be attended as a series or as individual presentations. A donation of $10 per session is requested. BCSN

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Free bus trip for World War II and Korean veterans October 1 is the next date for a one-day free bus trip to Washington, DC to visit the National World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial and time permitting the Iwo Jima Memorial. The trip is for WWII and Korean War veterans. The goal is to fill every seat with a veteran; therefore the trip is unable to accommodate family or friends. There will be a nurse on each bus, as well as several assistants. Boxed meals are provided and wheelchairs available for those who need them. Pick-up sites are: Beaver, Ross Park Mall (North Hills), Parkway Center Mall (Greentree) and Miracle Mile Shopping Center (Monroeville). Donations are gratefully accepted to make these trips possible. Checks can be made payable to WWII Veterans Memorial Bus Trip and mailed to ESB Bank, Corporation St., Beaver, Pa. 15009 (Attn: Paula). For more information and/or reservations, call (724) 709-3614. BCSN

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Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities for August:

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2 Big bucks bingo fundraiser at 12:30 p.m. September 5. Cost is $1 for five cards or $.25 per card. 2 Bunco bash from 2 to 5 p.m. September 10. Cost is $8 per person and includes dinner and cash payouts. 2 Vanessa Campagna concert and luncheon at noon September 14. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 10 and under and must be purchased by September 6.

2 Stop by the center to pre-register/pay for September computer classes. Cost is $25 for four week classes. 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. BCSN

Baden Circle of Friends Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events: H Birthday recognition, penny bingo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and music with Gene Testa at 2:30 p.m. September 12. H Card party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 17. H Tin Mill Reunion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 21. Reservations required. H Apple Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner and music with Wally Merriman included. H Pinochle tournament from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. September 25. Reservations required. 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 Black and gold day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 6. H Card party from 3 to 7 p.m. September 9. Cost is $5. H Trip to Mountaineer September 16. H Farmers Market bingo from 10 a.m. to noon September 20. Lunch is at noon and cost $5.

H Saturday night dinner dance from 5 to 9 p.m. September 28. Cost is $10 and must pay in advance.

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

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Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older Or Disabled or Handicapped There is an admission priority for very low income persons whose incomes are

• 1 Person hh...$13,700 • 2 Persons hh...$15,650 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $36,500; 2 Persons $41,700 For an application or assistance call (724) 770-5000 Pinney and PRV Associates PO Box 1567, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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...$13,700 • 2 Persons hh...$15,650 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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2 Card party at 2 p.m. September 16. Cost is $6 per person and includes dinner and table prizes.

Entertainment and Events 2 The 23rd annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival will be held September 6 to 8 at the Riverplex at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Dr., West Homestead. Enjoy live entertainment, Irish dog area, Irish marketplace, children’s activities, Blarney bingo, demonstrations, beverage tasting and more. Call (412) 422-1113 or visit www.pghirishfest.org. 2 Come out to Irvine Park Gazebo, Third and Market Streets, Beaver, at 6 p.m. on September 11 to remember the events of 9/11 and to honor the communities’ first responders. There will be a community picnic with live entertainment. All donations will go toward the Flight 93 Memorial Fund. Call (724) 777-7772 for details. 2 The Bridgewater BookFest will take place on Bridge Street, Bridgewater, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 14 and will feature approximately 40 authors signing and selling their books and a

children’s tent with activities. Kick off the event from 7 to 10 p.m. September 13 with food, entertainment and African dance lessons by Becky Bickford. Visit www.bridgewaterbookfest.com for details. 2 The River City Brass Band presents Broadway Brass at 7:30 p.m. September 14 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Mainstage Theater, Midland. Enjoy music from the silver screen including pieces from “Harry Potter,” “Lord of the Rings,” “Batman” and more. Tickets are $21 and $19. Call (724) 576-4644 or visit www.lppacenter.org. 2 The 15th annual New Brighton car cruise will take place from 1 to 8 p.m. September 17 on Third Avenue, New Brighton. There will be hundreds of antique and classic cars, DJ’s playing oldies throughout the day, food, children’s activities and more. All are

Celebrating over 30 years, the Beaver County Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has five locations in Beaver County.

Ambridge, Thursdays 4 to 7 p.m. except July 4 St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot, Route 65 & Park Rd. Beaver, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courthouse Parking Lot, Fourth & Market Streets Beaver Falls, Mondays 4 to 7 p.m. 1237 Seventh Ave., next to Dollar Tree

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Chippewa, Tuesdays 4 to 7 p.m. United Methodist Church New Brighton, Tuesdays 4 to 7 p.m. 5th Ave. & 12th St.

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27 Spencer Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, wall-wall carpet, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facility, off-street parking and Secure intercom system. HUD has mandated that an admission priority be implemented for households whose incomes are 30% of the area median income or less. Income limits apply (gross annual income) • 1 Person hh...$13,700 • 2 Persons hh...$15,650 Maximum • 1 Person hh...$36,500 • 2 Persons hh...$41,700

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welcome to attend this free event. Call (724) 846-1870. 2 The Big Knob Antique Tractor and Equipment Show will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. September 20, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. September 21 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 22 at the Big Knob Grange Fairgrounds, Grange Road, New Sewickley. Antique farm tractors and equipment will be displayed, paraded and demonstrated on the fairgrounds. Tractor games and pulls will be held on the track. Show attendees can participate in cakewalks and farmskill games. There will also be food, craft and flea market vendors. Fun and educational for the entire family. Call (724) 846-1808. 2 Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 2111 Davidson St., Aliquippa, will hold a mini Greek food festival from 3 to 9 p.m. September 19, from noon to 9 p.m. September 20 and

Entertainment and Events 21, and from noon to 3 p.m. September 22. Enjoy traditional Greek food such as grape leaves, gyros, mousaka, and delicious desserts. Call (724) 375-9058. 2 Come out to Erntefest: Harmonist Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 21 and from noon to 5 p.m. September 22 at Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Experience artisans and craft people demonstrating their skills. Churn butter, press apples and grapes, make rope, try homemade bread and grape pies made from grapes harvested from the village. Cost is $12 for adults; and $6 for children ages 3 to 11. Call (724) 266-4500 or visit www.oldeconomyvillage.org. 2 The annual Penn’s Colony Festival and Folk Art Marketplace will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 21 and 28 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 22 and 29 at Penn’s Colony

Village, 365 Saxonburg Blvd, Saxonburg. The festival features artists and musical entertainment reminiscent of the historic time period of the French and Indian War. Cost is $7 for general admission, $6 for seniors ages 60 and older and $5 for children ages eight to 15; free for children ages seven and younger. Call (724) 352-9922 or www. pennscolony.com. 2 The Harmony Museum Antique show and sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 28 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 29 at the Harmony Museum Barn and Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St. and 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. There will be more than a dozen dealers from across the tri-state area. Browse antiques in the region’s oldest barn. Cost is $3 per person. Call (724) 452-7341 for details.

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2 White Township Community Day and Car Show will take place 9 a.m. September 28 at Minnemeyer Community Park, Clayton Road and 22nd Avenue, White Township. Events include a car show, cornhole tournament at noon (prior registration required), kids games, coloring contest, bonfire, DJ, food, craft vendors and a fire department display and demonstration. Call (724) 843-2819. 2 The Tails on Trails annual Pet Walk will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 29 at Bradys Run Park, Shelter #7, Brighton Township, rain or shine. There will be vendors, pet contests, pet demonstrations, a Chinese auction and more. Dave Crawley from KDKA will be the emcee. Call (724) 775-5801 or visit www. beavercountyhumanesociety.org for details. BCSN

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED "Make A Difference" 60% of residents in Personal Care/Nursing Homes receive no visitors. If you have 2 hours of free time a month Beaver County's Volunteer Ombudsman program needs you. Team Meetings; Support of Staff Ombudsman

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Solar System Trivia

Answer the following questions correctly for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. What is the closest planet to the Sun?______________________________________________________________________ 2. What is the name of the 2nd biggest planet in our solar system?______________________________________________ 3. What is the hottest planet in our solar system?_____________________________________________________________ 4. What planet is famous for its big red spot on it?____________________________________________________________ 5. What planet is famous for the beautiful rings that surround it?_______________________________________________ 6. Is the sun a star or a planet?_____________________________________________________________________________ 7. What planet is known as the red planet?___________________________________________________________________ 8. Earth is located in which galaxy?_________________________________________________________________________ 9. What is the name of the first satellite sent into space?_______________________________________________________ 10. Is the planet Neptune bigger than Earth?_________________________________________________________________ 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.

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Congratulations to Bob Ralicki who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Steamboat Willie; 2. Mortimer Mouse; 3. Oswald the Rabbit; 4. Walt Disney; 5. White; 6. Yellow; 7. 1930; 8. Amelia; 9. Pluto; 10. Fantasia. Dentist Visit A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to the dentist. “I want a tooth pulled, and I don’t want any pain killers because I’m in a big hurry,” the woman said. “Just extract the tooth as quickly as possible, and we’ll be on our way.”

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The dentist was quite impressed. “You’re certainly a courageous woman,” he said. “Which tooth is it?” The woman turned to her husband and said, “Show him your tooth, dear.” Last Respects At a motivational seminar three men are asked to come up to the stage. They were all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about you? The first guy says, “I would like to hear them say that I was the great doctor of my time, and a great family man.” The second guy says, “I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow.” The last guy replies, “I would like to hear them say...... LOOK!!! HE’S MOVING!!!!!” Taken from www.bestcleanjokes.com.

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Katera’s Kove

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

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!

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

Amenities

• State-of-the-Art Movie Theater • Spacious Bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting • Community Rooms with Widescreen TVs • Enclosed Courtyard • Beauty Salon, Chapel & More

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 e s idreside e nt sat. Katera’s T h e y Kove. inc l Many u d e employees h e r c h iof ldentsrwho dren, brother, daughter-in-law and sisKatera’s Kove are from Lynn and Betty’s families ter-in-law. Her brother Jim Maccaglia, is which promotes a special bond between staff and resiAssistant Administrator and is personally dents. Because Kove is family and op-to involved with Katera’s each resident from owned admission erated, theBecause residentsKatera’s are treatedKove like Lynn and Betty’s discharge. is family owned andfamily. operated, are treated like at family. 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. 599 Norwood Drive Big Beaver Boro, Wampum, PA

724-891-6055

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.

September 2013 • Beaver County Senior News

Professional Care

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