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Doris Ketterer knew ex-actly what she wanted for her 92nd birthday recently. She had been hinting about it to her long-time friend and fellow church member, Lyle Tate. You see, Lyle has a Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600 mo-torcycle, which is typi-cally his mode of trans-portation to Marion Hill Christian and Missionary Alliance in New Brighton.

Beaver County senior asks to take a spin on motorcycle for her 92nd birthday

“I had been joking around with Doris for a while, tell-ing her that I was going to take her for a ride on my bike,” Lyle explains. “Well one Sunday right before her birthday, she came up to me and said, ‘You know what I want for my birthday?’ I said no, and that’s when she told me she wanted to go for a ride on the motorcycle.”

The following Sunday morning, Lyle gave Doris a call to make sure they

were still a go. “I said, ‘I’m taking you home from church today, so come prepared’.”

“I was so excited!” Do-ris exclaims. “You don’t know how much I want-ed to do that.”

After the service, a cou-ple of church members helped Doris onto the motorcycle. It took a little doing, since Doris uses either a wheelchair or

Lyle Tate takes Doris Ketterer, 92, on her first ever motorcycle ride.Photo provided by Carol Everly.

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* New Life Presbyterian Church, 2795 Patterson Dr., Aliquippa. Tuesdays: Walk-ins welcome 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (724) 378-4389 for more information.

* Circle of Friends, Linmore and Wayne Streets, Baden. Tuesdays and Fridays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed April 3). By appointment only, call (724) 869-4224.

* Beaver Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver. Mon-days and Fridays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed February 16 and April 3) By appointment only, call (724) 252-6485. For more information, call (724) 775-1132.

* Brodhead Apartments, 712 12th St., Beaver Falls. Wednes-days: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Call (724) 774-2777.

* Center Township Fire Hall #1, 3385 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By appointment only, call (724) 508-3401.

* Pathway Church, 239 Braun Rd, Beaver Falls (Chippewa). Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By appointment only, call (724) 774-2777.

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Entertainment and Events2 The Ohio Valley Lines Holiday Model Railroad open house will take place from noon to 5 p.m. January 3 and 4 at the Ohio Valley Lines Minature Railroad Museum, 1225 Merchant St., Ambridge. This DCC (Digital Com-mand Control) 400-foot model operat-ing railroad, depicts the late ‘50s-’60s era from Ambridge/Pittsburgh local to Wheeling, West Virginia with full scenery. The newest addition is a N-Scale model railroad. Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children ages three to 14. Call (724) 266-4787 or visit www.ohiovalleylines.org.

2 Beaver County Snow Shovel Riding Championship (weather permitting) will take place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. January 10 at Old Economy Park, Five Forcey Dr., Economy Borough. The fastest snow shovel rider to slide from top of hill to bottom wins. Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants

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2 A North Country Trail free hike will take place at 1 p.m. January 18 at Bradys Run Park off Route 51. Park in the lot across from swimming area. If snow, hike will be around the lake; if clear, hike will be from the North Trail to the Ice Arena and back. Call (724) 827-2350 or visit http://northcountry-trail.org/wam.

2 Nelson Illusions’ “Smoke And Mys-tery Tour” will take place at 7:30 p.m. January 23 at Lincoln Park Perform-ing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland. This one-of-a-kind theatrical spectacle combines rare and original illusions from around the world with jaw-dropping magic. Tickets are $15 to $20. Call (724) 576-4644 or visit www.lppacenter.org.

2 Winter PJs and Pizza Movie Night will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. January 23 at Chippewa United Methodist Church, Community Life Center, 2545 Darlington Rd., Chip-pewa. Enjoy a G-rated movie on the big screen with the grandchildren. Bring sleeping bag and pillow. For children ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Cost is $5. Call (724) 843-4828 or visit www.chippewaumc.org.

2 A Chillin’ at the Park event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 24 at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Dr., Hopewell. You build it, you push it sled contest, jump in the lake for charity, snow or no snow games. Hot food will be available at concession stand. Sled race at noon; lake jump at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Rules and entry forms are available online.Participants ages 12 and under need

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Entertainment and Eventsparental consent. The event is free. Call (724) 462-6236 or visit www.hopewelltwp.com for details.

2 A Black Tie Bingo and Fundrais-ing Gala will take place at 5 p.m. February 7 at The Fez, 2312 Brodhead Rd., Hopewell. Benefits Center at the Mall. The event will include a Dean Martin performance by Bob Morelli, dinner buffet, basket raffles and a live auction. Local celebrity guests include WPXI’s Brittny McGraw, mu-sician Christian Beck, KDKA’s Rob Pratte, WBVP’s Mark Peterson and State Representative Jim Christiana. Tickets must be pre-purchased at the Center no later than February 1. Cost is $30 for individuals and $50 for couples. Call (724) 774-5654 or visit www.centeratthemall.com.

2 The Concert That Never Happened, a tribute to Sinatra and Streisand, will take place at 7:30 p.m. February 7 at

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland. Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand will be honored in this concert. Accompanied by a 15-piece orchestra, performers cap-ture the sound, style and mannerisms of these well-loved singers. Tickets range from $15 to $20. Call (724) 576-4644 or visit www.lppacenter.org.

2 Behind the Scenes Wine and Cheese event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. February 12 at Old Economy Village Visitor Center, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Docents will lead guests through col-lection storage areas upstairs at the Visitor Center then explore the locked doors in buildings at the Village. Tour begins promptly at 6 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served from 8 to 9 p.m. Reservations required. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Call (724) 266-4500 or visit www.old-economyvillage.org.

2 Harmoniefest will take place at 6 p.m. February 14 at Historic Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. This annual dinner commemorates 260 years of rich area history, includ-ing Harmony’s 1804 founding by communal Harmony Society of Ger-man Lutheran Separatists. Proceeds benefit the museum. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org for registration and fee.

2 Vanport Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 435 Jefferson Ave., Vanport, will hold their annual chili cook-off from noon to 4 p.m. February 15. You are the judge in the largest chili cook-off in Beaver County. Restaurants, caterers and individuals compete to see who makes the best chili. Prize money and trophies awarded to winners of both the best chili and best display. Cost is $5. Children under five are free. Call (724) 601-9953 for details. BCSN

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By Valerie McElvy RSVP Director For Beaver County Senior News

Did you know that there are 21,094 people living be-

low poverty level in Beaver County, according to the 2011-2012 census? Are you willing help make a differ-ence in the lives of so many? Generally, when this ques-tion is asked, the response

Honor MLK’s Day of Service by helping the needy in your communityis “I would like to, but what could I do?”

The answer to that ques-tion could be revealed at the Franklin Center/Re-tired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Beaver County’s community forum on Monday, January 19. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Com-munity College of Beaver County in the Learning Resource Room.

As you know, this day is recognized as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Ser-vice. It seems only fitting that the topic for discussion is serving the less fortunate

in the area. In keeping with addressing the needs of those below the poverty level, topics could include:

2 What is currently being done

2 W h a t n e e d s t o b e done that is not already happening

2 What community mem-bers like you are willing to do

Organizations that address these issues and govern-ment legislators have al-ready committed to being at this event. Interested youth from the Penn State Beaver Campus will be on hand to give their perspective, as

well. But due to the mag-nitude of the problem, we need to hear from you—the people who may be will-ing to help and/or have friends, neighbors or even family members who are struggling.

Please join us! There is no cost to participate but a large turnout is anticipat-ed, so please call (724) 378-7547 to reserve your seat today. If, for some reason you are not able to attend but would still like to help or provide input, we want to hear from you. RSVP has an open door policy and is ready and willing to listen. BCSN

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January 2015 • Beaver County Senior News

It takes a community...

Angela admires the Snowman Tree, one of the trees in Elmcroft’s Christmas Tree Wonderland program.

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

There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. I like to say that it takes a county to run

the Surprises for Shut-ins program sponsored by the Beaver County Of-fice on Aging (BCOA).

For 28 years, BCOA has provided a gift bag and a friendly visit to iso-lated older adults ages 60 and older living in their homes and apartments throughout Beaver County. I have had the great honor to coordinate the pro-gram each year. It takes a lot of help to get an average of 450 gift bags filled with about a dozen wrapped gifts to their destination.

Throughout the years, I have met many great individuals and orga-nizations who have assisted us in spreading good cheer to hundreds of older adults throughout the county. They are the people who donate items and money, wrap gifts and package the bags, and most importantly are the elves who deliver. Many of our donors and helpers participate year after year. Many people have told me that this project has become their Christmas tradition.

You never know in a given year who may be helping but somehow every year we seem to get enough gifts and to find deliverers. Along with the BCOA staff, the Beaver County community has been so generous and I want to let you know it does not go unnoticed.

Several years ago, Elmcroft of Chip-pewa, a personal care home, alerted us that they were having a Christmas Tree Wonderland, and Surprises for Shut-ins would be the benefactor of the proceeds. It is like a mini Festival of Trees. Elmcroft asks businesses in the community to purchase and decorate a tree with lights and orna-ments. The trees are displayed in their lobby and dining room for the month of December. During the month, the public purchases chances on the trees. At the end of the month, the winners are drawn. This past December, 11 businesses sponsored a tree. Three great things result from their program. The Elmcroft residents enjoy the trees during the entire holiday season, there are 11 happy winners of the unique, beautifully decorated trees at the end of the month and the proceeds benefit the Surprises for Shut-ins Program.

This year the trees were donated by: Elmcroft of Chippewa, Fenchel Law Offices, Brighton Pharmacy, Amedisys Hospice, Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab, Gentiva Hospice, Gateway Hospice, Fox Rehab, Gallagher Home Health, Hilltop Laundromat and Dry Cleaners and At Home Nursing and Rehab. Thank you to Elmcroft of Chip-pewa and this year’s sponsors for a program that reaches many people and brightens their holiday! BCSN

News You Can Use* January 1: Happy 2015.

* January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

* You can find good prices on the following items in January: Christ-mas and winter goods, automobiles, fine jewelry, big ticket electronics, fitness equipment, bed and bath lin-ens, winter clothing and footwear, cookware, gym membership and furniture. BCSN

Seniors on the WebHere are some Internet sites that provide interesting articles for older adults.

www.eldernet.com is a senior ’s guide to health, housing, legal, fi-nancial, retirement, lifestyles, news and entertainment.

www.senior.com provides infor-mation, products and services for seniors. There are stories on hous-ing, money, health, food, leisure and travel. BCSN

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Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa: (724) 857-9989 Baden: (724) 869-4224: Beaver Falls: (724) 846-1959: Center at the Mall: (724) 728-1422: Midland (724) 869-4224.

Senior center menusSpice up your New Year’s Eve party with these inexpensive and delicious saltine treats. It’s another no-cooking recipe that is so easy, you can make it anytime. Serve it alone or with a dip, soup or chili. Your guests will love them!

3 1 1/3 cup oil 3 ½ t. black pepper 3 1 t. onion powder 3 1 t. garlic powder 3 2 – 1 oz. packets ranch dressing mix 3 2 T. red pepper flakes 3 16 oz. box saltine crackers

Mix the first six ingredients together and pour into a very large Ziplock bag. Place all the saltines in the bag. Seal the bag and keep turning it over and over again to coat all the crackers. Let it sit for one hour and turn the bag over and over again. Let the crackers sit in the bag at least 12 hours or overnight. Serve in a bowl. BCSN

SENIOR DAYJoin us again in 2015 as “Senior Day” travels throughout the Community! Bringing you Information, Entertainment, Socialization and Refreshments

at the following locations beginning in February, from 10 a.m. to noon

k February 11 – INSIDE the Center at the Mall (next to Hallmark)

k March 11 – Circle of Friends BADEN

k April 8 – Circle of Friends NEW BRIGHTON

k May 13 – At the Mall (in Sears Corridor) – ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR

k June 10 – INSIDE the Center at the Mall

k July 8 – INSIDE the Center at the Mall

k August 12 – INSIDE the Center at the Mall

k September 9 – At the Mall (in Sears Corridor) – Housing Options

k October 14 – Circle of Friends BADEN

k November 11 – Circle of Friends NEW BRIGHTON

k December/January – EVENT NOT HELD

Brought to you by the Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses, HIGHMARK!

Thank you for your support and cooperation. Any questions, please call BCOA (724) 847-2262

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If you need help paying your heating bill, you may be able to benefit from energy assistance programs.

The Low Income Home Energy Assis-tance Program (LIHEAP) may provide a one-time cash grant of up to a maximum of $1,000 to help pay heating bills, and the grant payment is sent directly to your utility company.

The LIHEAP Crisis Grant may be able to assist if you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing heat. This includes broken heating equipment or a leaking line that must be fixed or re-placed, lack of fuel, termination of utility service, danger of being without fuel (less than a 15-day supply) or having a utility service terminated (you’ve received a notice that service will be shut off with in the next 60 days).

Grant programs offer help with paying your winter heating billHousehold income may not exceed the following limits to qualify: one person, $17,505; two, $23,595; three, $29,685; four, $35,775. For each additional person in the household, add $6,090.

You have until April 3 to apply for a cash or crisis grant. Contact the Beaver Coun-ty Assistance Office at (724) 773-7495 or (800) 653-3129, or apply online at www.compass.state.pa.us. You will receive a written notice that will tell you if you qualify and the amount of your grant.

In addition, you may be able to receive extra help from the Dollar Energy Fund, and the maximum grant is $500. The following dates apply: through January 31, an applicant’s service must be off in order to be eligible; February 1 through 28, an applicant’s service must be off or in threat of termination; March 1 (funds

permitting), the program will be open to all eligible customers, regardless of their service status.

The Dollar Energy monthly household income eligibility guidelines are as fol-lows: one, $1,945; two, $2,622; three, $3,298; four, $3,975. For each additional person, add $677.

The following local agencies can assist you with a Dollar Energy application: Holy Family Institute, Beaver Falls, (724) 846-6400; Salvation Army, Beaver Falls, (724) 846-2330; Catholic Charities, (724) 775-0758; Holy Family Institute, Aliquippa, (724) 788-1564; and The Franklin Center, (724) 378-2882.

Also, each utility company has its own Customer Assistance Program, which may be able to help. Call your particular utility company for specific details. BCSN

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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 • Senior Day • 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

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Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses ~ HIGHMARK

Next event will take place on February 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Inside the Center at the Mall (next to Hallmark.)

Watch Beaver County Senior News for more information. Call (724) 847-2262 for information.

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

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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. ---------------------------------------------------------- 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 A donation was made by Gilda DeFerrari . Two anonymous donations were made.

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

2 Pinochle Club January 8 and 22.

2 Alzheimer’s support group meets at 10 a.m. January 8.

2 Card party luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. January 12.

2 Bunco league will play from 2 to 4 p.m. January 13. $5 pp.

2 Day trip to Rivers Casino will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 19. $25 pp. Limited tickets.

2 Dignity Memorial will present a lunch and learn at 11:30 a.m. January 23. Free for members ages 60 and older; $5 for members ages 50-59.

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 programs. Follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

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

H Pinochle tournament at 9:30 a.m. January 14 and 28.

H Soup and snowball dance at 4:30 p.m. January 20. Music by Wally Merriman.

Regular activities include: line dance at 10:30 a.m. Mondays; ballroom dance at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; penny bingo from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; bingo at 10 a.m. Fridays; and the excercise room in open during center hours.

Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.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 8.

H Soups on bingo at 10 a.m. January 16.

H Trip to Mountaineer Casino January 21.

Regular activities include: Zumba for seniors at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and at 1:45 p.m. Wednesdays; ballroom dance at 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; gift card bingo at 2 p.m. with dinner at 4 p.m. Thursdays; Bible study at 11 a.m. Wednesdays; package bingo at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and the exercise room is open during center hours.

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

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walker now. As they zipped out of the parking lot onto Rochester Road, a small congregation gathered to witness the fun. Another long-time church friend, Carol Everly, snapped photos as they drove off.

“She was loving every minute of it,” Carol says. “It brought tears to everyone’s eyes.”

Doris has been a pianist at the church for about 70 years and also sings in the choir, but her career was as an obstetrics nurse at the former Beaver Valley General Hospital. She has three children, four grandchil-dren and nine great-grandchildren. She’s an avid seamstress, and enjoys making things for her family like stuffed animals, children’s soft toys, dolls, quilts and blankets. Doris has lots of hobbies but had never ridden on a motorcycle.

Beaver County senior asks to take a spin on motorcycle for her 92nd birthday

“I asked if riding that bike was the last thing on her bucket list,” Kyle recounts, “and she said, ‘No, it’s the first thing’!”

Shortly after her birthday event, Doris developed a couple of health

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issues. After a brief hospitalization, she is now at Providence Care Cen-ter in Beaver Falls, the same facility where, until recently, she would visit every Tuesday and play music on the keyboard for the residents. Doris, we wish you well. BCSN

Members of Marion Hill Christian and Missionary Alliance in New Brighton gather to watch Doris and Lyle ride off.

Photo provided by Carol Everly.

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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.beavercountypa.gov/office-aging. Gives detailed 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.

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Fun with NumbersFigure out the numbers involved in each question, then do the addition required.

Circle the correct answer 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.

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Congratulations to Rose Ruskie who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. 10; 2. 11; 3. 18; 4. 3; 5. 14; 6. 8; 7. 12; 8. 6; 9. 9; 10. 7; 11. 15; 12. 5.

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2. What is the sum of: the number of commandments + num-ber of Roman Catholic sacraments + number of deadly sins + number of entities in Holy Trinity? A. 30; B. 26; C. 27; D. 28.

3. What is the sum of: days in a week + months in a year + hours in a day? A. 41; B 44; C. 43; D. 42.

4. What is the sum of: days in week, according to a Beatles song + ‘the loneliest number’ + how many it takes to tango? A. 13; B. 10; C. 11; D. 12.

5. What is the sum of: number of ways to leave your lover + days of Christmas? A. 63; B. 60; C. 62. D. 61.

6. What is the sum of: sides of a square + sides of a hexagon + sides of an octogon? A. 19; B. 21; C. 18; D. 20.

7. What is the sum of: legs on a tripod + wheels on a bicycle + number of wheels on a set of roller skates? A. 11; B. 15; C. 13; D. 12.

8. What is the sum of: number of inches in a foot + number of quarts in a gallon + number of ounces in a pound? A. 32; B. 23; C. 30; D. 34.

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