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More than 150 older adults braved an incoming snow and ice storm in early De-cember to attend the second annual Gospel Light Up Night sponsored by Circle of Friends New Brighton. Christmas cheer was in the air as several choirs and vocal musicians sang songs that reminded everyone of the “reason for the season.”

New Brighton seniors and their guests convened at

Circle of Friends New Brighton hosts Gospel Light Up Night at its new location

the Holy Family Parish so-cial hall. Attendees were entertained by St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church choir from Baden, New Brighton soloist and recording art ist Dawn Savage, and the Christian Lighthouse Ministries Choir of Aliquippa. An invoca-tion was given by Father Tom Kredel of Holy Fam-ily Parish then everyone enjoyed a sit-down dinner

of roast beef and sides with special desserts.

“Being that this was our first year at our New Brighton location, we had some logis-tics and bumps to work out but with everyone working together, we did fine,” says Natalie McCargo, director of Circle of Friends New Brighton. The nonprofit agency recently moved to a

Photo provided by Celeste Van Kirk

Minister Delcine Motton of Christian Lighthouse Ministries from Aliquippa.

BCOA congratulates Roseanna Cosky on her recent retirement. Read page 10.

A big thank you to Irene “Cookie” Liller who made lap robes for the Surprises for Shut-ins program. See page 8.

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By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News

Toni, 76, has endured a lot of loss in the past few years. Her beloved husband, son and sister all passed away during that time. While dealing with grief and burial expenses, Toni fell behind on paying her utility bill. “I was on CAP [utility customer assistance program] and had received a LIHEAP grant,” Toni explains, “but I couldn’t apply to the other utility programs that were open and available because I hadn’t been given a shut-off notice.” With a referral from PA 2-1-1 Southwest, a local agency was able to help Toni get back on track with making her utility payments.

PA 2-1-1 Southwest is a free and easily accessible information hub that con-nects people with health, housing, di-saster, human services and other com-munity resources. It serves 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania: Allegh-eny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington and Westmoreland. The phone line answers 24/7 and all calls are kept confidential.

“Every day, 2-1-1’s trained ‘resource navigators’ connect callers with orga-nizations that can help them get the resources and assistance they need through more than 7,000 available services,” says Kevin Boozel, PA 2-1-1 Southwest project manager for the United Way of Allegheny County.

PA 211 Southwest serves as one-stop resource for assistance with housing, utilities, food and more

United Way is the lead agency that got the 2-1-1 initiative moving in the 11-county region, and oversees the 2-1-1 call centers. “They can assess your needs then direct you to the ap-propriate agencies in a timely manner, thereby saving you the frustration of making multiple calls. We match you to the best and closest resources in your community. And all we need to know is your zip code and the reason for your call.”

The 2-1-1 database contains informa-tion on more than 5,000 health and hu-man service agencies. Calls have been on the upswing since 2-1-1 was initiated in the region in 2011. The third quarter of 2013 showed a 66-percent increase in calls compared to the same quarter in 2012, and a 78-percent increase com-pared to the third quarter of 2011. PA 2-1-1 was officially rolled out in Beaver

County in October, but county residents have been utilizing the service since the beginning of the year. So far in 2013, 893 calls have been made to 2-1-1, with 135 in October alone. The callers’ top needs include rent assistance, electric payment assistance and other temporary financial assistance. Individuals can also call the hotline for help with matters related to transportation, education, healthcare, mental health and substance abuse, public health and safety, criminal justice and legal, material goods, and consumer services such as money management and tax assistance.

PA 2-1-1 Southwest has been a life-saver for many in the region. Pam, 82, is another good example. She had undergone surgery and was having difficulty bathing without a safety rail. Prior to calling 2-1-1, Pam attempted to find an agency that could install a rail and other safety equipment in her bathroom, but she was unsuccessful in finding one. “I was afraid of hurt-ing myself in the tub so I was washing up in the sink since my surgery,” she recalls. PA 2-1-1 Southwest was able to connect Pam to an agency that came to her home and installed the proper safety equipment. “I’m able to enjoy the full use of my bathroom again. I’m grateful to have regained the freedom I lost after my surgery. What a relief!”

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new location at Holy Family Church at 1851 Third Avenue in New Brighton.

“The winter storm started about an hour before the festivities kicked off, and I was surprised at the number of people who came despite the weather condi-tions,” comments executive director Larry Murphy. “They came to enjoy the evening and support the center. We are very grateful to those who performed, as well as those who worked so hard behind the scenes to make the night a success. In fact, it was so successful that we’re making Gospel Light Up Night an annual event.”

Circle of Friends is a nonprofit agency that provides programs for seniors in and around Beaver County. The agency has four centers in Beaver County and oper-ates on a partial grant from the Beaver County Office on Aging.To learn more, call (724) 846-1959.

Circle of Friends New Brighton hosts Gospel Light Up Night at its new location

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Attendees enjoy holiday music performed by a variety of vocalists.

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Members of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church choir from Baden.

Members of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church choir from Baden. Donna Savage from New Brighton.

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

January 2014 • Beaver County Senior News

* Remember and reflect on the service of our US military: January 16, Persian Gulf War began; January 27, signing of the Vietnam Peace Accord; January 28, US-Vietnam cease fire.

* Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated January 20.

* Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 1.5 percent in 2014. The SSI federal payment will be $721 for an individual and $1,082 for a couple.

* Medicare information: Most people do not pay a premium for Part A. If you do, it costs $426 a month. The Part B premium is $104.90 a month. The Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) monthly premium varies by plan, as does the Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) monthly premium.

It was a family affair for wrapping gifts for the Beaver County Office on Aging Surprises for Shut-ins program. Helping out were Gina Arzberger; Andrew Arzberger, 3; Mary Arzberger, Midland; and William Arzberger, 5.

My grandmother Mary Phillips turned 99 years old in No-vember and is on her way to 100 this year. My sister took this picture on my phone. When we showed my grandmother, she said, “That’s instant!”

Many people make New Year’s resolutions, promising to do something good or stop doing something bad beginning January 1. By the end of January, life gets in the way and the thought of the resolution has fizzled. Oftentimes, I think people may want a huge life transforming outcome, and it may be too hard to attain. It just does not happen in an instant.

I do not make resolutions. I just think about what I want to ac-complish and plan on things that are reasonably attainable. I find a bit more success with this. I like to vegetable garden, so I’ve already purchased seed to grow something different. I am looking forward to having Tuscan kale and lima beans this sum-mer. I plan on reading another 20 to 30 books this year. I look forward to reading the books I picked up at the library book sale and the books my father has passed along to me. I get a chance to read in the winter when I am not doing yard and garden work.

I enjoy traveling abroad each year. All my friends are asking me where I am going. I am looking at some different trip itineraries, but I have not decided yet. Of course, there are a few things at the house that need some attention. Some small driveway cracks need to be patched, and the garage windows are due to be replaced.

What do you want to accomplish in 2014? It may not all happen instantly like a camera phone picture, but make a small plan and start working on it. Your accomplishments will likely bring you joy. Happy 2014! BCSN

Angela Gentile celebrates the 99th birthday of her grandmother, Mary Phillips.

What do you want to accomplish in 2014?

Irene “Cookie” Liller makes lap robes for the Surprises for Shut-ins program.

News You Can Use

* January is a good a month to purchase Christmas/holiday items, winter apparel, electron-ics, linens, home fitness gear, luggage and furniture.

Thanks for your support of the Beaver County Office on Aging’s Surprises for Shut-ins program. Some highlights of the program will be featured in next month’s issue of Beaver County Senior News. BCSN

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

Photo provided by Angela Gentile



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Day at the Mall celebrates 40 years with ultimate birthday bashHappy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday “Day at the Mall”, Happy Birthday to you!

Hold your New Year’s resolutions until after the party! It’s time to party, party, party from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Janu-ary 8 at Senior Day at the Mall. We have to have Elvis with us that day, as January 8 is Elvis Presley’s birthday! Would you believe that he would have been 78 years old?

Join us as an Elvis impersonator entertains us along with WBVP-WMBA radio airing live during the event. The Chick-fil-A prize wheel will be spinning for prizes and there will be chances at door prizes upon registration. Kick those post-holiday blues and warm up with Chick-Fil-A coffee. Visit our vendors for lots of information, new tips on exercising, healthy eating and getting back on the right track—after the Birthday Bash, that is. See you at Center at the Mall in the Sears corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall. BCSN

Did you know:

• The Beaver Valley Mall opened in 1970, and Senior Day at the Mall got underway in 1974.

• Senior Day was established by BCOA information specialist Margaret “Peg” Pierce (deceased in 1990). Peg’s inspira-tion to gather seniors in one common location in Beaver County to enjoy camaraderie with peers, get their blood pressure taken, be entertained by local entertainers, receive information from vendors, create volunteer opportunities for seniors and enjoy “coffee and dough-nuts” sparked many years of monthly gatherings at Beaver Valley Mall.

• A cup of coffee in 1974 cost 25 cents, a gallon of gas cost 55 cents, an average new car cost $3,700.

• The Beaver Valley Club of Retired Persons has served the coffee and doughnuts since the event’s inception.

• In the early years, three groups would rotate to provide the entertainment: the Beaver Valley Club of Retired Persons, Rochester Senior Center Kitchen Band

and Aliquippa Senior Center Cho-rus. Sometimes, the Circle of Friends dancers would entertain. Also, organist Randy Cable would play when a group could not perform.

• In the mid-1970s, pocket calculators started appearing in stores and the first UPC bar code scanners were be-ing used. No cell phones at that time! Now you can find Day at the Mall information online at www.seniorday-atthemall.com.

• The event started with only three or four vendors a month. This year, the event had up to 65 vendors, expand-ing with legislators, local businesses, media, medical facilities, physical and occupational therapists, historians, physicians, even a culinary specialist and veterinarian.

• Over the years, seven people from BCOA have served at the Day at the Mall coordinator: Peg Pierce, Linda Hall, Angela Gentile, Mary Trunick, Christina Winnewicz, Sandee Monahan and Pat Stannard.

• Day at the Mall is now proactive with the betterment of older adult’s lives from 1974 until today. The Beaver County Office on Aging is proud and honored to proclaim that the Senior Day has become the number one resource in Beaver County for “on-the-spot con-sultation” and information. The themes and topics are designed to address older adult’s unique problems as they age. As a bonus, the event has a component of fun and socializing through the creative planning of entertainment and activi-ties. BCSN

Day at the Mall is sponsored by the

Beaver County Office on Aging and

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania. It is

also brought to you by premier spon-

sors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting

Nurses and Highmark. Donations are

accepted to support the program. For

more information, call Pat at the Bea-

ver County Office on Aging at (724)

847-2262 (local) or (888) 548-2262

(long-distance), or visit www.senior-

dayatthemall.com.

Fun facts about Senior Day at the Mall

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Senior center menusCall 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.

Calling all pool players...

Center at the Mall at Beaver Valley Mall offers:

2 Pool table

2 Fitness classes

2 Computer lab

2 Coffee bar

2 Dancing

2 Lunch every day

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Call (724) 774-5654 for details.

Here’s your chance to be serenaded by ElvisIf you love Elvis music, Center at the Mall will have a live tribute performance by a different entertainer than the one who will be performing at this month’s Day at the Mall. Join an Elvis tribute by local artist Robert Dale from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 11 in the congregate area of the center. There will dancing and hors d’oeuvres. The cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple. BCSN

Roseanna Cosky

The Beaver County Office on Aging wishes the best for Roseanna Cosky, who recently retired. She worked part-time for 14 years in the support department, answering the telephone, sorting and routing mail, checking obituar-ies, sending out packets of information to consumers and making copies.

Roseanna enjoyed her job, especially greeting people who came into the office. She appreciated when consumers or their families expressed their thanks for what the Office on Aging did to assist them, whether it was passing along in-formation, filling out a form or providing in-home services.

Roseanna has a son, daughter and grandson. She is profi-cient in reading, writing and speaking Italian. Many times, she would help people translate letters sent by Italian rela-tives to their American relatives. For many years, Roseanna and her daughter would wrap and deliver gifts for the Office on Aging’s Surprises for Shut-ins program.

Congratulations on your retirement, Roseanna! BCSN

BCOA congratulates staff person on recent retirement


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Q4U Question For YouDid you get an electronic device such as a smart phone or tablet during the holiday so that you can better communicate with family and friends? How are you coming along with learning the Internet slang used in emails and text messages? We are continuing this series to help you become familiar with the lingo.

TIE Take It Easy

IDBI I Don’t Believe It

WU What’s Up?

BOL Best of Luck

DK Don’t Know

JMS Just Making Sure

J4F Just For Fun

M2AF Message to All Friends

To learn more, visit www.internetslang.com.

Olive and Cheese Appetizer

4 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese

4 2 8-ounce packages of any white

cheese, such as Swiss or cheddar

4 1 large can black olives, drained

4 1 large can green olives, drained

4 1/3 cup olive oil

4 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

4 2 cloves minced garlic

4 1 t. parsley flakes

4 ½ t. dried basil

Cut all cheeses into cubes. In a round pie pan, alternate a cube of white cheese and cream cheese to make a circle around the inside edge of the pan.

Mix the green and black olives and place them in the center of the pan. Stir together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, parsley and basil.

Pour the mixture over the cheese and olives. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers. BCSN

Beaver County AARP Tax-Aide sites 2014AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be at the following sites from February 1 through April 15:

* New Life Presbyterian Church, 2795 Patterson Dr., Aliquippa, (724) 378-4389. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (walk-in)

* Circle of Friends, Linmore and Wayne Streets, Baden, (724) 869-4224. Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (appointment only, call (724) 869-4224)

* Beaver Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver, (724) 775-1132. Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (appointment only, call (724) 252-6485, closed February 17)

* Brodhead Apartments, 712 12th St., Beaver Falls, (724) 846-8790. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (walk-in)

* Center at the Mall, 380 Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, (724) 728-1422. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (appointment only, call (724) 728-1422)

* Pathway Church, 239 Braun Rd., Beaver Falls, (724) 843-6381 (Chippewa). Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (appointment only, call (724) 601-7778)

This service is free and open to low- and moderate-income taxpayers. Membership in AARP is not required. Some complex tax returns may be out of scope for this service.

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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) 1 (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance) TDD (724) 728-5700 Website: www.beavercountypa.gov/office-aging

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 • Day at the Mall

• Pre-admission Assessment • Family Caregiver Support Program

• APPRISE Program • PrimeTime Health Program • Nursing Home Transition

• Adult Day Care • Attendant Care • Chore Service

• Home Companion • Home Delivered Meals

• Homemaker • Home Safe Home

Services provided through subcontractors:

Beaver County Commissioners Tony Amadio, Chairman

Joe SpanikDennis Nichols

Beverly K. Sullivan, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging

• Legal Services • Personal Care

• Protective Services • Respite Care

• Senior Centers • Telephone Reassurance

• Transportation

Senior Day at the Mall

and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses ~ HIGHMARK

in cooperation with The Beaver Valley Mall Next event is January 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

www.seniordayatthemall.com

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

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. ---------------------------------------------------------- Donation Form Name:____________________________ Address:__________________________ City/State/Zip:_____________________ Amount ___$10 ___$15 ___$25 ___$50 ______any other amount You may make a donation in honor or memory of someone Dedication ___in honor of ___in memory of list name:__________________________ May we print your dedication? ___Yes ___No May we print your name as a donor? ___Yes ___No 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:

-An anonymous donation was made.

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

2 Elvis Tribute at 4 p.m. January 11. Cost is $10 per person, $15 per couple.

2 Bunco from 2 to 5 p.m. January 14. Includes dinner and cash payouts. Cost is $8 per person.

2 Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. January 21. Includes dinner and $2 table prizes. Cost is $6 per person.

2 2014 Premier Dinner and Black Tie Bingo Fundraising Gala will be held at the Fez in Hopewell at 5 p.m. February 8. There will be six Bingo Games with $100 cash prizes, local celebrities, piano concert, catered dinner, Chinese auctions and cash bar. Advance tickets on or before January 31 are $30/pp or $55/couple; after January 31 cost is $35/pp or $60/couple.

Visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724)728-1422 to make reservations for upcoming events and pro-grams. BCSN

Baden Circle of FriendsCircle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events:

H Birthday recognition January 9.

H Snowball dinner at 5, music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Janu-ary 23.

H Pinochle tournament at 9:30 a.m. January 29.

Aerobics, cardio and small weight exercise class (monthly fee charged) are offered Tuesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. All ages welcome. Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleof-friendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

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

H Birthday recognition January 9.

H Mountaineer casino trip January 15.

H Soups on, bingo at 10 a.m. January 24.

Exercise classes are offered daily, ballroom dance classes are held Mondays and Fridays and Retired persons club weekly meeting are held at noon Thursdays.

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

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“My goal is to provide area residents with the best possible legal service at a

fair and reasonable price.”

Robert A. BanksAttorney at Law

Wills • Estate Planning • Senior Citizen LawPowers of Attorney • Living Wills

Office: (724) 775-1500 Fax: (724) 774-3560

• elder law

• estate planning

• estate administration

• family law

www.beavereldercare.com

Now offering Outpatient Therapy along with Short-Term Rehabilitation.

Beaver Elder Careand

Rehabilitation CenterA GUARDIAN ELDER CARE FACILITY

616 Golf Course RoadAliquippa, PA 15001

Phone: (724) 375-0345

Hoffman’s Drug StoreEmanuel N. Panos

Pharmacist

We deliver to:AliquippaAmbridge

Hopewell Center

536 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa(724) 375-4111

• Utility bill payments accepted • PA Lottery tickets • Western Union

Free Delivery

Wherever you need us . . . Since 1921

INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES

An Office of Sewickley Valley Medical Group

1155 Merchant St., Ambridge, PA 15003

Phone: (724) 266-0707

Accepting New PatientsRichard A. Schollaert, M.D.Richard G. Cassoff, M.D.Stephanie L. Perry, M.D.

George B. Cheponis, M.D.Hans J. Fuchs, M.D.Sarah Miller, PA-C

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Entertainment and Events

Kids’ Tickets $12!Ages 2-12. Limit of three (3) kids’ tickets with purchase of a full-price adult ticket. Restrictions, exclusions and

additional charges may apply. Subject to availability.

Buy Tickets: Ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office at CONSOL Energy Center

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KIDS’ SEATS $10!Ages 2-12. Must purchase one (1) adult seat per three (3) kids’ seats. All seats $2 more day of show.

Additional fees may apply. No double discounts. Excludes Front Row and VIP seats.

Buy tickets at Retail Locations, Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office at CONSOL Energy Center Box Office or call 1-800-745-3000.

CONSOL ENERGY CENTERFEB. 15 - 17 Fri. 7:30 PMSat. 2:00 & 7:30 PMSun. 2:00 PM

• Be a part of the “coolest” event of the winter. Take the plunge for all the Special Olympians in Beaver County at 1 p.m. January 11 at Bridgewater Landings Marine, 400 Brkich Way, Bridgewater. All are welcome. Participants must raise a mini-mum of $50. Call (724) 775-0743 or visit www.plungepa.org

• Come enjoy an evening of entertainment with Elvis tribute artist Robert Dale at 4 p.m. January 11 at Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. All are welcome. Cost is $10 per person. Call (724) 728-1422 or visit www.centeratthemall.com.

• Enjoy a brisk January scenic 4 mile hike at 1 p.m. January 19 on CEMEX property, from Sankey Hill Rd., to Chewton West Pittsburgh Rd., in Wampum. Along the way, walk the reclaimed strip mines, visit a historic lime kiln, abandoned coal mines and a “haunted house.” All are welcome. Call (724) 827-2350 or visit http://northcountrytrail.org/wam

• Jazz In The Box with Elizabeth “Betty” Asche Douglas and Friends will be performed at 7:30 p.m. January 23 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, 935 Ohio Ave., Midland. Betty Douglas performs jazz standards. Dale Fiedler, former Mid-land residence, returns to perform in the Center’s intimate studio theater. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Call (724) 576-4644 or visit www.lppacenter.org. BCSN

Seniors for Safe DrivingIf you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a senior driving 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.

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:

• January 7; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Falconi Family Auto of Moon Township, 5760 University Blvd. Moon Township.

• January 14; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton.

• January 27 and 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver.

• February 11; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton.

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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Call Melissa to schedule a visit

724.891.3333

I LOVE IT HERE.BUT THE KIDS DON’T NEED TO KNOW THAT.When you need a place to live, choose a place where you can really live. A place that cultivates friendship and inspires an adventurous spirit, where caring isn’t only what’s done for you, but something we all do for each other.

104 Pappan Business Drive | Beaver Falls, PA 15010 elmcroft.com

Senior Living | Memory Care

How long should you keep your important records?

According to the Internal Rev-enue Service, the length of time that you should keep

a document depends on the action, expense or event that it records. Generally, you must keep records that support an item of income or deduc-tions on a tax return until the period of limitations for that return runs out. This is the period of time in which you can amend your tax return to claim a credit or refund, or that the IRS can assess additional tax.

Following are the periods of limitations that apply to income tax returns. Un-less otherwise stated, the years refer to the period after the return was filed. Returns filed before the due date are treated as filed on the due date.

1. You owe additional tax and situa-tions (2), (3) and (4), below, do not ap-ply to you; keep records for three years.

2. You do not report income that you should report, and it is more than 25 percent of the gross income shown on your return; keep records for six years.

3. You file a fraudulent return; keep records indefinitely.

4. You do not file a return; keep records indefinitely.

5. You file a claim for a credit or refund after you file your return; keep records for three years from the date you filed your original return or two years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.

6. You file a claim for a loss from worth-less securities or bad debt deduction; keep records for seven years.

7. Keep all employment tax records for at least four years after the date that the tax becomes due or is paid, whichever is later.

Note: Keep copies of your filed tax returns. They help in preparing future tax returns and making computations if you file an amended return.

Keep records relating to property until the period of limitations expires for the year in which you dispose of the property in a taxable disposition. Generally, if you re- Generally, if you re-Generally, if you re-ceived property in a nontaxable exchange, your basis in that property is the same as the bases of the property you gave up, increased by any money you paid. Keep records on both the old and property until the period of limitations expires for the year in which you dispose of the new property in a taxable disposition.

When your records are no longer needed for tax purposes, do not dis-card them until you check to see if you have to keep them longer for other purposes—such as for your insurance company or creditors. BCSN

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Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues effecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future.

AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call 1 (888) 687-2277.

Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Al-zheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call 1 (800) 272-3900.

Beaver County Office on Aging: www.bcoa.us. Gives de-tailed information on aging programs. Call (724) 847-2262 (Local); 1 (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance); TDD (724) 728-5700.

Benefits Checkup: www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.

COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.

Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains informa-tion on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (800) 677-1116.

Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636.

Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227.

Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center: www.pahunger.org. A non profit organization working to end hunger and ensure food security for all Pennsylvanians. The link for Pennsylva-nia food programs provides information on various nutrition resources in our state. Call 1 (800) 634-2033.

Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.helpinpa.state.pa.us. Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call 1 (866) 286-3636.

Senior Resources

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

599 Norwood DriveBig Beaver Boro, Wampum, PA

724-891-6055

elcome to the Katera’s Kove Family.We are dedicated to providing

personal care for individuals who are nolonger able to live alone.

We treat every resident as a member ofour family in our beautiful

79 bed community filled with all the comforts of home!

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Activities

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

Meal Plans• Medication Administration

• Crafts / Bingo / Card Games• Family Picnics &

Special Dinners• Resident Council Meetings• Resident Education• Day Trips & More!

• State-of-the-Art Movie Theater

• Spacious Bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting

• Community Rooms with Widescreen TVs

• Enclosed Courtyard• Beauty Salon, Chapel

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

Secured Dementia CommunityWith our recent expansion, Katera’s Kove

now has the largest secured dementia unit inBeaver County for assisted living residents.We specialize in continuous staff training on

dementia care and are a member of theAlzheimer’s Association. Our beautiful newaddition with 29 secure beds will give yourloved one a sense of calmness and the best

quality of life possible while in our care.

Katera’s Kove Assisted Living and Dementia Care Community Lighthouse MottoAs 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’sKove, our staff is considered the beacon of light that shines love, compassion, and safety toall who reside here. So, from your safe harbor to ours, you can rest assured and know thatyour loved one will be treated with the utmost respect, love and dignity for as long as they

reside here at our Kove.

Katera’s Kove is family owned and operated by sisters,Lynn Katekovich, R.N. and Betty Butera. Lynn and

Betty encourage family involvement for all their resi-dents who reside at Katera’s Kove. Many employees of

Katera’s Kove are from Lynn and Betty’s familieswhich promotes a special bond between staff and resi-dents. Because Katera’s Kove is family owned and op-erated, the residents are treated like Lynn and Betty’s

family. Lynn and Betty’s parents also reside at theKatera’s Kove community under their daughters’ care.

Katera’s Kove is family owned and operated by Lynn Katekovich, RN. Many employees of Katera’s Kove are from Lynn’s family, which promotes a special bond between staf f and res idents . They include her chi l -dren, brother, daughter-in-law and sis-ter-in-law. Her brother Jim Maccaglia, is Assistant Administrator and is personally involved with each resident from admission to discharge. Because Katera’s Kove is family owned and operated, the residents are treated like family. Lynn encourages family involvement for all who reside at Katera’s Kove.

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Friendship Ridge Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

246 Friendship Circle, Beaver (724) 775-7100 • Admissions: (724) 773-5209

www.friendshipridge.org

Heart 2 HeartHome Health and Home Care Agencies

659 3rd St. Upper Suite Beaver, PA 15009

“We keep you healthy and safe at home”

• Personal Care • Skilled Nursing • Physical Therapy • Companionship • Sick/Respite Care • Grocery Shopping • Cooking/Laundry • Errand Service • And Much More!

Call for a free consultation.

(724) 775-1118Always hiring compassionate and caring

RN’s, LPN’s and Caregivers.

Leetsdale Manor 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

1 (800) 238-7555EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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I am going to shop

“Cash, check or charge?” I asked after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet I notice a remote control for a television set in her purse.

“Do you always carry your TV remote?” I asked.

“No,” she replied. “But my husband refused to come shopping with me, so I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him.”

Fight competition

The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand new business much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS.

He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading LOWEST PRICES.

The shopkeeper was panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest sign of all over his own shop-it read... Main entrance.

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Congratulations to George Novak who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Christmas; 2. Advent; 3. Poinsettia; 4. Mistletoe; 5. Parade; 6. Yuletide; 7. Tradition; 8. Presents;

9. Decorations; 10. Celebrate; 11. Family; 12. Wreath; 13. Kwanzaa; 14. Hanukkah; 15. Menorah; 16. Cards; 17. Ceremonies; 18. Ornaments; 19. Stocking; 20. Nativity; 21. Vacation; 22. Joy; 23. Thankful; 24. Peace.

January TriviaAnswer the following question correctly for a chance to win $30 cash.

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 draw-ing. 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.

1. What is January’s flower?______________________

2. What American holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January? _____________________________

3. What is January’s birthstone?___________________

4. January has 31 days. How many other months also have 31 days? ___________________________________

5. What astrological sign represents December 22 to January 19? ____________________________________

6. What astrological sign represents January 20 to February 18? ____________________________________

7. What president was born in January? ______________

8. What famous male singer was born in January? ________________________________________________

9. The first Superbowl game was played on January 15, 1967. What two teams played?_____________________

10. What war began on January 16, 1991?_____________

Please note: # 14 from last months contest had an error, Hanukkah was misspelled, we accepted either spelling.

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Franciscan Manor offers:

71 Darlington RoadPatterson Township

Beaver Falls, PA 15010

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