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September 2015 Volume 15, Number 6

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Center at the Mall event pays tribute to Beaver County’s first responders

By Valerie McElvy RSVP Director For Beaver County Senior News

American Red Cross when a disaster strikes; who would be there to help?

Have you ever stopped to think about what would happen if there were no firemen in your community? Imagine the lives and property that would be lost if men and women did not step up to be part of the fire department. What about the policemen? What if there was no organization like the

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping’:” Fred Rogers

Our world is a dangerous place but imagine the chaos that would ensue if there were no police to keep things under control. Some of you may remember when there wasn’t a 911 service, but can you even imagine if there were no paramedics to help in times of an accident or crisis? These are all things many of us simply take for granted.

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September typically means “back to school” time, but children aren’t the only ones returning to the classroom.

Read Angela’s column on page 9 for inspiration on being a “live long learner” at any age.

Wishing you a relaxing Labor Day weekend with loved ones.

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Center at the Mall event pays tribute to Beaver County’s first responders Continued from page 1 The Franklin Center, along with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), wants to make sure that these men and women know just how much they are appreciated. Please join us on Friday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Center at the Mall (Inside Beaver Valley Mall) to give a big thank you to our Beaver County first responders. You will have an opportunity to meet and thank some of the brave men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe, respond to disaster and minimize the effects of crisis.

There is no charge to participate in this event. It is simply an opportunity to show our gratitude and support. What to expect: • You will be introduced and have an opportunity to thank some of the key contributors to Beaver County’s first response teams.

• Citations will be presented from a number of legislators.

• Light refreshments will be available.

For more information, call (724) 378-7547 or visit www.beavercountyrsvp.org. BCSN

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Challenging the status quo with stem cells

By Cara Tompot For Beaver County Senior News

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ooking back on history, we remember a time when women didn’t have the rights that they do now. Prior to 1919, women didn’t have any way to express their thoughts and desires through public policy. Thanks to first-wave feminists questioning the status quo, 1920 marked the first year that women could vote. This social change marked a moment in history when women finally had the right to take control of their own life. In many ways, the history of women’s suffrage is similar to the road to regenerative medicine advancements.

Much like women fighting for equality, patients have been fighting for a new way to treat their chronic lung disease.

Now, with the advancement of stem cell therapy, sufferers of chronic lung disease are no longer limited to the confines of traditional medicine—which involve managing symptoms rather than the

disease. Stem cell therapy, like women’s voting rights, helps people take control of their lives by giving them a voice.

For years, people accepted the status quo, and for people suffering from chronic lung diseases like COPD, the status quo meant a constant struggle for oxygen. As an incurable disease, most sufferers felt that they didn’t have any options. But now, everything has changed.

One state-of-the-art clinic, the Lung Institute, developed an alternative.

Stem cell therapy helps sufferers finally breathe easier. People are no longer forced to accept the fate of continual disease progression or an invasive lung procedure. Stem cell therapy harnesses the healing power of a patient’s own stem cells to help regenerate damaged lung tissue.

Today, lung disease can be treated with adult stem cells harvested from the patient’s own fat, blood or bone marrow to replace damaged lung cells with healthy

ones. According to the clinic’s website, www.lunginsitute.com, this innovative procedure slows the progression of the disease, in addition to, restoring lung function and reducing inflammation.

The result is the ability to breathe easier.

Similar to the fight for women’s rights, doctors and patients have been diligently looking for a new way to treat lung disease. Now, with the advancement of stem cell therapy, patients can finally combat disease progression.

As with any change, some physicians and patients may be slower to adopt new ideas while clinging to traditional approaches; however, just as social change made it possible for women to have a voice in the government, clinical advancements like stem cell therapy make it possible for patients to have a voice in their healthcare. If the fight for equality is any sign of the future of stem cell therapy, there is no doubt that stem cells will become the status quo for treating lung disease.

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Angela enjoys reading a book on a bright, sunny day outside the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls.

Some day I am going to . . . Are you a lifelong learner?

By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News By now, your grandchildren, nieces and nephews and neighborhood children are back in school or college. Most likely, you wished them well and suggested that they work hard and learn a lot in order to lead a successful life. They will be learning new skills and information in English, math, history/social studies, science, art classes and maybe another language class. Many will be doing their assignments on a computer.

Are you a lifelong learner? This is the ongoing, voluntary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons. The concept of

What are you doing to keep learning new things? It’s not just for kids. Fall is an excellent time to start focusing on something new or different. Most likely, you have finished your summertime activities and vacations. Now’s the time for a new adventure! Maybe you want to start hiking on different trails. Fall is a beautiful time to take up walking at Beaver County’s beautiful Brady’s Run Park. Maybe now is the time to learn how to crochet a blanket. Visit an art gallery and maybe it could lead to taking painting classes. Former U.S. President George Bush has taken up painting and has gotten quite good at it.

Learning also can be more informal or self-directed. You do not have to take a class or go to a studio to try something new. There are lots of ways to learn new things. You can read a book about something, watch a DVD or cable program, watch a YouTube video, watch someone else do it or just plain try it yourself. For those of you who are computer savvy, Google diynetwork.com or hgtv.com for Do It Yourself projects. You might find many items you want to learn about without physically going to a class.

Though I love magazines, I did not renew my subscriptions this summer because I

want to concentrate reading more of the good books still lining my book shelves. I have been on a mission to find more recipes that are quick, easy and require little to no cooking. This winter, I plan to watch and follow some of the exercise programs available on the cable On Demand feature. It will be a good way to stay active when it is snowy and icy outside.

Check out the opportunities offered by the Center at the Mall and the Circle of Friends sites in New Brighton, Baden, Aliquippa and Midland. They offer opportunities to learn new things including computer and iPhone/iPad classes, exercise, crafts, cards, games and dance. Activities are listed monthly in Senior News, on their websites or in their newsletters. Check out the CCBC adult education classes. Some of them are fun including foreign language, cooking, arts, yoga, computers and many other things. Several years ago, I took the beginning and intermediate Italian classes. I cannot speak the language fluently, but I learned a lot of words and phrases, which I still remember today. BCSN

News You Can Use * This month we celebrate: Labor Day, September 7; Patriot Day, September 11; Grandparent’s Day, September 13; Rosh Hashanah, September 14; fall begins, September 22; and Yom Kippur, September 23. * This summer, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of Social Security and the 50th anniversary of Medicare. These programs have provided financial and health security for older Americans.

Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law August 14, 1935.

Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation into law July 30, 1965 that established the Medicare and Medicaid programs. BCSN

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lifelong learning was introduced in Denmark around 1971. The National Center for Education Statistics noted that lifelong learning has wonderful benefits for older adults. They are: keeps your mind sharp, improves memory, increases selfconfidence, offers an inexpensive way to try something new, saves money as you learn to do it yourself, gives you a feeling of accomplishment, helps you meet people who share your interests, builds on skills you already have, offers an opportunity to learn a new skill or trade to increase your income, and gives you a new interest that you can share with family or friends.

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BCOA takes first “group selfie” at recent luncheon Do you know the word that was named “word of the year” in 2013 by the Oxford Dictionary and then added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in 2014? Here’s a hint. It became popular with celebrities, social media, camera phones and begins with the letter S. What is a selfie? The dictionary definition is: “A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.” The photo often is shared on social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Using a camera held at arm’s length, taking a selfie can be tricky, sometimes showing slight distortion in the photo. Oftentimes, the photographer reaches out and holds the camera beyond the height of one’s head for dramatic effect and to get some of the background in the photo. When one or more people join the photographer for a camera phone photo, it is called an “usie” (pronounced us—e). This trend involves more social valuation than selfies. It shows off close relationships.

Here is a traditional photograph of the BCOA APPRISE staff and volunteers. Julie Finikiotis, deputy administrator; Tina Fabrizzi, assessment supervisor; Joanne McDermitt, coordinator; Jody Kohser, counselor; Steve Rosatone, volunteer; Melanie Bard, volunteer; and Lorraine Rocco, volunteer.

Recently, the Beaver County Office on Aging APPRISE staff held a luncheon to congratulate and show appreciation to its volunteers. Their efforts and hard work this past year helped the agency attain the BRAVO award from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. After the luncheon, several pictures were taken with staff and volunteers. The first photo was taken in the traditional fashion; everyone grouped together and then someone else snapped the picture. This time, BCOA staff suggested that the second photo be the first APPRISE selfie or usie. As you can see, the staff had a lot of laughs taking the second photo!

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So, if your friends and relatives with camera phones ask you to be part of the photo, don’t hesitate! Jump in and join the fun! BCSN

The APPRISE staff’s first-ever “usie” photo.

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ou can learn to prevent falls and stay healthy by enrolling in Healthy Steps for Older Adults. The program, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging, will be held September 22 at the Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Avenue in New Brighton.

Participants age 55 and older will receive a fall screening and evaluation, learn practical advice on how to prevent falls and related injuries, learn how to make your home safe, manage your medications along with tips on talking with your doctor and learn proper foot care and foot wear. The program also discusses what to do if you fall.

Beside this, there is information about good nutrition and fitness programs available in Beaver County. The free program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes complimentary continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is required; call the YMCA at (724) 891-8439. BCSN

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We’re having a House Party for Senior Day

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e’re having a House Party for Senior Day, and you all are invited. Join us from 10 a.m. to noon on September 9 in the Sears corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall to understand housing options in our community.

This event is not only appropriate for seniors to attend, but also for their children and caregivers who are helping their elders make decisions about future living arrangements. Each participant will receive a small gift upon

4 2 apples cubed 4 1 c. halved grapes registration, while supplies last. Coffee, doughnuts and cookies will be served.

Since it’s a party, there will be a lot of socializing back at the bar. Yes, our bar will be located by the Sears fountain!

Our bartenders will be serving (nonalcoholic) beverages and snacks while dancing to the entertainment! Join us for lots of fun while learning about the housing options you have if you are wondering if you should stay in your home or move to another location.

The event is sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging, along with premier sponsors Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses. For more information, contact BCOA at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN

4 ½ c. chopped celery 4 ¼ c. chopped walnuts 4 1/3 c. plain yogurt 4 1/3 c. sour cream 4 1 tsp. lemon juice In large bowl, whisk together yogurt, sour cream and lemon juice. Mix in apples, grapes, celery and walnuts.

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Senior center menus

History Tidbits 2 It happened 104 years ago this month: Beaver Falls High School opened September 1, 1911.

2 In 1923, Dr. Ruth Wilson became one of the earliest female physicians in Beaver County. She and her husband, Dr. Fred Wilson, established a tuberculosis sanatorium on the present site of Penn State Beaver.

2 The Beaver County Ice Arena opened September 1977 in Brady’s Run Park. BCSN

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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Each year, many older adults evaluate their housing situation. Do they need to decide to modify their existing home so they can age in place or do they need to sell their home and downsize into a smaller, more accessible home or apartment? Where do you start to decide, and who can you turn to for help? This month’s Senior Day will be providing information on various types of housing from independent apartments to personal care homes and nursing homes. Businesses and agencies will be on hand to talk to you about how to sell your home and how to downsize.

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Baden Circle of Friends Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events: H Labor Day bingo at 10:30 a.m. September 4.

H Pinocle tournament at 9:30 a.m. September 9 and 30.

H Birthday recognition September 10.

Monday is line dance class with George Petrella; every Thursday is bingo day from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., lunch included.

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 Birthday recognition September 10.

H Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. September 14. Cost is $6.

H Trip to Mountaineer Casino September 16.

H Tailgate bingo from 10 a.m. to noon September 23.

H Money matters seminar at 10:30 a.m. September 28.

H Million Man March in Washington DC October 10. $60.

Zumba gold classes Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

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The Beaver County Office on Aging

Serving you: • “Surprises for Shut-ins” • Information and Referral • Ombudsman Service • PDA Waiver Program • Domiciliary Care • Care Management • Benefits Counseling • Senior Day • Pre-admission Assessment • Family Caregiver Support Program • APPRISE Program • PrimeTime Health Program • Nursing Home Transition Beaver County Commissioners Tony Amadio, Chairman Joe Spanik Dennis Nichols Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging

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For more information, call or visit our office at 1020 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

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

Phone: (724) 847-2262 (Local)

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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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Entertainment and Events * The annual Big Knob Grange Fair will take place from 4 to 11 p.m. September 1 to 4 and from noon to 11 p.m. September 5 at the Big Knob Grange Fairgrounds, 336 Grange Rd., New Sewickley Township. There will be agricultural, home economics, livestock and commercial exhibits as well as Beaver County Conservation District booth with maple syrup and more. Activities include truck and tractor pulls, entertainment, midway rides, bingo, dinners, refreshments, livestock sale and auction, games and contests. Admission is free; there is a fee for track events. Call (724) 775-8213 or visit www.bigknobgrangefair.org. * South Side Historical Village presents a Walk Through Our History from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 12 at Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 Route 168, Hookstown. Tour the historical village and meet some of the people who were part of the areas history from the 1700’s to present day, via a physical

timeline winding its way around the village, with first person interpretations, presentations and displays. Military veterans and older residents will share their stories. Donations appreciated.

Call (724) 573-9367 or visit www.sshva. wordpress.com. * The 16th annual New Brighton Car Cruise will take place on Third Avenue, New Brighton, from 1 to 8 p.m. September 12. There will be hundreds of antique and classic cars, as well as DJ’s playing oldies throughout the day, food, children’s activities and more. Call (724) 846-1870. * The Beaver County BookFest will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 12 at Irvine Square Park, Beaver.

BookFest is a celebration of reading, writing and the arts for the entire family. This free, outdoor festival features authors from around the tri-state region.

Come meet the authors and get your books autographed. There will be a

children’s tent, demonstrations, local artists, new and used books, festival food and craft vendors. Visit www. beavercountybookfest.com. * A Classic Car Cruise will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 13 at St. Monica Church, Corner of Routes 51 and 168, South Beaver. There will be dash plaques to the first 50 classic cars, 50/50, People’s Choice Award, DJ and food. $2 donation requested. Call (724) 827-5006.. * Come out to Townsend Park, 601 Third Ave., New Brighton, for a Night at the Movies September 18. The free, family friendly movie will start at dusk.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Call (724) 846-1870 or visit www.nbarc.net. * The Fourth annual Barbecue Cook-off and Blues Fest will take place from noon to 9 p.m. September 19 at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Dr., Hopewell. Call (724) 378-1460 or visit www.hopewelltwp.com.

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Spacious One and Two Bedroom Apartments • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • On-site Management and Maintenance • Carpet/Blinds on All Windows • Individually Controlled Heat & Air Conditioning • Generous Closet Space • Potential Rapid Occupancy • No Application Fee • All Utilities Included in Rent • Income Limits Apply • 1 Person hh...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $38,950; 2 Persons $44,500

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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...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income eligibility• 1 Person...$24,350 • 2 Persons ...$27,800

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Housing Authority of the County of Beaver James F. Tress Administration Building 300 State Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009 Affordable, Accessible, Available Housing Assisting low income seniors with safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives.

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* A free Beaver Falls fall festival is set to take place from noon to 6 p.m. September 19 at the Municipal Parking Lot, Eighth Avenue and 12th Street, Beaver Falls. Check out the areas local vendors, kids activities and live music. Call (724) 847-2808. * The Beaver wine festival will take place from 2 to 6 p.m.

September 19 on Third Street, Beaver. Come out to celebrate the scenic downtown business district. Ten Pennsylvania wineries will be featured as the Beaver Area Chamber hosts a special evening of tastings, musical performances and giveaways. With the variety of traditional family-oriented holiday events sponsored by the Chamber, this new “over 21” event represents a more sophisticated view of our historic town. Cost is $25 per person. Visit www.beaverareachamber.com. * Harmony Museum antique show and sale is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 19 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 20 at Harmony Museum Barn Annex, 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. There will be quality dealers on hand offering a range of antiques including furniture, primatives, jewelry, glassware, toys, pottery, paintings, textiles and tools. Cost is $5 for attendees ages 18 and older. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org.

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Elmcroft Senior Living Celebrates

National Assisted Living Week Established in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding community to come together to give residents a variety of exciting events and activities and to show them how much you care about and love them.

Call to schedule a visit and find out about our events during National Assisted Living Week!

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“We feel much safer now, knowing help will always be here if we need it.”

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Now with New Optional Capabilities Personal Emergency Response Systems

VNA’s newest Alert Systems offer simple wireless devices that provide round-the-clock protection with wireless communication, fall detection and GPS capabilities for anywhere monitoring. In an emergency, help is available at the touch of a button. You choose the service and device that best suits your needs and budget.

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Is owning a house overwhelming?

Not ready for a personal care facility or nursing home?

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You or your loved one can live in a completely furnished beautiful home in Beaver County with loving support. Housing includes homemade meals, medication assistance and transportation to medical appointments and other activities.

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

W

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!

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.

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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 Cecelia Gulasky who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Richard Nixon; 2. Abraham Lincoln; 3. Theodore Roosevelt; 4. Jimmy Carter; 5. Zachary Taylor; 6. Ulysses S. Grant; 7. Dwight D. Eisenhower; 8. Calvin Coolidge; 9. John Tyler; 10. Martin Van Buren; 11. Chester A. Arthur; 12. Lyndon B. Johnson; 13. John Quincy Adams; 14. Gerald R. Ford; 15. Andrew Jackson; 16. Harry S. Truman; 17. Warren G. Harding; 18. Woodrow Wilson; 19. Franklin Pierce; 20. Rutherford B. Hayes.

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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

• Nutritious Chef-Prepared Meals • Housekeeping Services

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