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Soldiers & Sailors Memo-rial Hall and Museum Trust inducted new members into its Hall of Valor on March 24. Preceding this special ceremony, the museum also unveiled a new exhibit of five Medals of Honor, each received by local he-roes. This display features medals from the Civil War, Indian Campaigns, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam.

Soldiers & Sailors inducts new members into Hall of Valor, unveils Medal of Honor exhibit

Since 1963, the Joseph A. Dugan Jr. Hall of Valor at Soldiers & Sailors has rec-ognized Pennsylvania vet-erans who have received medals for bravery and heroism during times of military conflict. The mu-seum has inducted nearly 700 veterans as recipients of The Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver

Inductee James G. Boots

Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Airmen’s Medal and Soldier’s Medal.

“Each year, we have the privilege to recognize the re-markable sacrifices that our local service members and veterans have made while serving our country,” says president and CEO John F. McCabe. “The Hall of Valor

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See page 4 for tips when traveling with medications.

Reminisce about summer childhood games on page 17.

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Representative Daryl Metcalfe’s annual senior expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon May 30 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. This free expo will have more than 50 exhibitors from vari-ous state, federal and private agencies providing a variety of free information, including health screenings, nutrition assistance, manicures, leisure opportunities and much more. Also this year Senator Randy Vulakovich will be attending the expo as a special guest. There will also be light refresh-ments and door prizes. Call (724) 772-3110. BCSN

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Save the date for upcoming Arthritis ExpoAn Arthritis Expo will be presented by Tri Rivers Surgical As-sociates on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La Roche College in the North Hills, next to UPMC Passavant Hospital. People living with arthritis should attend this free half-day educational seminar to learn what they can do to help prevent and manage their condition and other related diseases. An exhibition hall will feature: resources and information from vendors, exercise demonstrations and various health screen-ings. To register for this event, visit http://pittsburghexpo.kintera.org or call the Arthritis Foundation at (412) 250-3348. BCSN

May is Older Americans Month. See upcoming activ-ities that have been planned throughout the month on page 10.

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By Natalie Tyler, RPh., Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Gateway Health

For Butler County Senior News

It’s summertime and you know what that spells…V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!

Spending time with family and friends, enjoying beautiful weather and expe-riencing new sites is what vacation is all about. But before you get to your destination of choice, you must decide what to bring with you.

It is important to pack the essentials like passports and carry-ons, as well as clothes and toiletries, but what about your medications? Which medica-tions should you take and how should you pack them for travel? Follow these travel tips to have a safe and healthy vacation.

Check Your Medicine Cabinet

A month before your trip, take an inventory of your medications. Make a list of all medications you take and which medications need refilled. By taking an inventory of your medica-tions it will help you, your doctor and your pharmacist keep track of your health.

Make an Appointment with Your Doctor

Making an appointment with your doctor before you travel is extremely important. Your doctor will check you to make sure you are fit for travel, determine if you need preventive care if you are traveling internationally, go over your list of medications and make sure you are up to date with vaccines.

Your doctor can also give you an ample supply of prescription medications you may need while away. That way, in case of delays, you will have enough medication to last a few days after a trip. It is also important to check with your insurance company ahead of time about how to obtain a vacation supply of medication.

Follow these tips when traveling with medications

Talk to Your Pharmacist

Talk with your pharmacist about your vacation plans and any questions you may have about your medication. While on vacation you may cross time zones or change your diet. Your pharmacist will be able to tell you when to take your medication, advise you about foods that could affect your medication and explain specific storage requirements. Your phar-macist can also help you choose essential medications to pack in your travel bag.

Don’t Leave Home without These Essentials

Wherever you are traveling, you want to make sure to include these essential medications in your travel health kit. For example, an anti-diarrhea medi-cation can help you if you get sick on food or bad water. If you have an al-lergic reaction, you will want to pack an antihistamine that will not make you drowsy. If you decide to go deep-sea fishing, you may want to pack an anti-nausea medication. If you have a fever or pain, pack a pain-reliever such as ibuprofen. And for small cuts, burns or scrapes it is always good to have some antibacterial ointment.

Don’t Forget!

4 After you have taken an inven-tory of your medications, met with your doctor and pharmacist, touched based with your insurance company and gathered all your medications together and packed them away – do not forget to:

4 Take a list of all of your medications with you, including generic names and brand names, and what conditions the medications treat. If you lose or run out of your medications, this list will help you find replacements more easily.

4 Take a list of contacts with you con-taining family members, your doctor and pharmacist in case of emergency.

4 Check with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to get information on rules for flying with medications.

By taking these necessary steps you will be more prepared during your time away. You will be able to worry less about your medications and focus more on the things that matter , like relaxing and having an enjoyable time during your vacation. BCSN

How to Pack Medication

* The right way to pack medication is to:

* Keep all medications in their origi-nal containers

* Pack them in a travel health kit and be mindful of storage requirements

* Keep medications in your carry-on so that you can have them close to you in case of emergency

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program reflects the core purpose of our mission to honor and remember Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.”

Soldiers & Sailors is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2014. To qualify, a member of the armed forces must have been born in Pennsylvania, or enlisted or lived most of their life in the Commonwealth and received one of the aforementioned medals. Soldiers & Sailors accepts nominations all year and will accept nominations for next year’s induction class through February 1, 2014. For more information, call Casey Patterson at (412) 621-4253, ext. 206.

The 14 honorees inducted as the Class of 2013 represent nine western Penn-sylvania counties, three branches of

Soldiers & Sailors inducts new members into Hall of Valor, unveils Medal of Honor exhibitContinued from page 1

Inductee Dennis Walker being embraced by his former commanding officer Karl Lowe.

Inductee Thomas A. Manol, Jr. (Wife Ruth)

Inductee Michael J. Boback (Nephew Regis McNally)

[Left] Inductee Frank J. Pierce

[Right] Inductee Robert S. Negle (Niece Kathleen Rak)

Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Butler County Senior News

the military, and received four types of medals awarded for gallantry. A list of honorees can be found at www.soldiersandsailorshall.org. BCSN

Soldiers & Sailors is the nation’s only military museum dedicated to honor-ing the men and women of all branches of service, and in all capacities (Ac-tive, Reserve and Guard). The historic building was designed by renowned architect Henry Hornbostel and has exhibits covering all of America’s con-flicts, from the Civil War to our present operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The museum offers a unique look into American history by telling the stories of the individuals that served our country through military equipment and per-sonal mementos, as well as detailing the effects our military conflicts have had on society. To learn more, visit www.soldiersandsailorshall.org.

Inductee Clarence (Bert) R. Humbert (Wife Mary Lou)

Inductee Donald E. Johnson (Son Donald A. Johnson)

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Navigating the caregiver mazewhile, the caregiver is often still trying to be a good employee, spouse, mother or father, and daughter or son. There are simply too many hats to wear.

The unfortunate results of this system for the senior include unnecessary stress, care mishaps, or legal/financial mistakes. The results for the caregiver can often be just as uncomfortable. Caregivers often report missing work or making mistakes at work. They feel like they don’t get to spend enough time for themselves, their spouses, or their children. Caregivers often get so caught up in trying to navigate the maze that they forget to concentrate on the more important roles of being a son, daughter, husband, wife, mother or father.

Like any maze, the long-term care maze is easier to navigate with the use of a map. The map for a long-term care situation is called a Life Care plan. Life

Care planning is based on the above stated idea that the care of an older per-son can be planned. This type of plan-ning involves a comprehensive team approach including family members, medical professionals and an attorney. It takes this coordinated effort to iden-tify the needed level of care, locate the proper provider of such care, and to place a legal and financial plan in place to make sure the care goals are met.

In short, Life Care planning can help families find, receive and pay for long-term care. The end result for many families is a less stressful situation with clear care goals and a financial roadmap. A successful plan allows caregivers to take a step back and focus on what’s really important: being a lov-ing family member.

If you would like to learn more about Heritage Elder Lifecare Planning (HELP), call us at (724) 841-0004. BCSN

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UPMC for Life, in partnership with the Institute on Aging, offers a program that is positively changing the lives of those in the caregiver role. As part of the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” work-shop, specially trained class leaders teach caregivers how to take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend.

“Caregiving is also about managing your own self-care, and that means taking responsibility for your own personal well being to make sure your wants and needs are met,” says UPMC community relations coordinator Kristi Festa. “One difficulty that caregivers often experience is trying to do it all and doing it alone.”

Pat Houpt of Greenville can relate to this. “One of the many things I learned by taking the course is that I was not

UPMC program offers caregivers “powerful tools” to take care of themselves while caring for others

alone,” says Pat, who cares for her hus-band, Richard, in their home. “There are many other people in similar kinds of situations. It was easy to talk with others in the class, even though I did not know any of them before the class started. That’s because we were all dealing with the same thing.”

Over the course of six weekly sessions, participants learn to use tools that can help them maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, which is one of the most important qualities a caregiver can have. They develop and practice self-care tools that help them maintain good physical and emotional health so

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In addition, participants receive guid-ance in the following areas:

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“I always felt guilty about yearning to get away for lunch or to go shopping,” Pat shares. “From this class I learned that was a normal feeling. I also learned that I have to take care of myself. I have to take time for my own physical and mental health.”

Statistics on those who have already taken the “Powerful Tools for Caregiv-ers” course have shown that individu-als made significant improvements in several areas after participating in the program, including feeling less guilty, having an increased sense of self-worth, taking better care of themselves, realizing the importance of self-care, communicating better with others, and being able to focus more time each week on relaxing and exercising.

“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is right for anyone who helps a relative, friend or a spouse with things they can no longer do for themselves because they have a chronic medical condition with disabling effects. Chronic medical con-ditions include Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, heart dis-ease, arthritis, cancer, and many more. Caregivers can be spouses, children, partners, friends or neighbors—anyone who helps with grocery shopping, pay-ing bills, giving rides to doctor appoint-ments or assists with other activities of daily living, such as eating and bathing.

All attendees receive a Caregiver Helpbook, which includes important information on hiring in-home help, making legal and financial decisions, deciding if someone should continue to drive, and more.

“After taking this class, I am definitely a more confident caregiver,” expresses Dan, who cares for his disabled grand-daughter. “Having tools to resolve problems is a definite advantage in be-coming a better caregiver and a happier, wiser, healthier me. I also received a list of places to look for help when needed. I wasn’t aware of all the organizations and people available to help caregivers find answers and solutions to many of our problems. Now I know!” BCSN

UPMC for Life members can sign up for this empowering program at no cost. Locations and class times will vary throughout the year. To learn more, call the Member Services Department or your Health Care Concierge at (877) 539-3080 or TTY/TTD (800) 361-2629.

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Senior Express

Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and

aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our na-tion’s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities.

This year’s Older Americans Month theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—emphasizes the important role of older adults. This May, communities across the nation will recognize older Americans as productive, active, and influential members of society. Older Americans Month celebrations will ac-knowledge the value that older adults continue to bring to our communities by making an effort to applaud recent achievements of local elders and invit-ing them to share the activities they do to unleash the power of age.

Butler County Area Agency on Aging encourages everyone to take part in the celebrations by sharing your Older Americans Month resolutions with the US Administration on Aging. Post what you will do this May to unleash the power of age on the AoA Facebook page (Facebook.com/AoA.gov), and follow up by sharing a picture or story about the experience later in the year.

While Butler County Area Agency on Aging provides services, support and resources to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month is a great op-portunity to show special appreciation. The Agency will continue to provide opportunities for seniors to come to-gether and share their experiences with one another, as well as with individuals of other generations.

Older Americans Month activities in Butler County

The Butler County Area Agency on Aging operates Community Centers under contract with Lutheran Service Society. A variety of Community Center activities have been planned throughout the month.

Bruin, May 20, 11 a.m.: Presentation from the Butler County Sherriff’s office about senior scams

Butler, May 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Self-defense with revolutions

Chicora, May 23, 10:30 a.m.: Music therapy: What is it and how it works

Cranberry, May 16, 10:15 a.m.: Social media, presented by Ann McCandless of Butler County Community College

Evans City, May 16, 12:30 to 3 p.m.: The history of Butler County through post-cards with Larry Parisi

Mars, May 15, 11 a.m. to noon:- The benefits of pet therapy with Lara Sokolovic

Mt. Chestnut, May 13, 10:15 a.m.: Natural healing and integrated bodywork with Richard Visone

North Central, May 24, 11 a.m.: Safety in your home

Slippery Rock, May 14, 12:30 p.m.: Electronic devices such as tablets and smart phones, presented by Dr. Gocal of Slippery Rock University

South East, May 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold

Zelienople, May 29, 11 a.m.: Disease-fighting food with Ruth Doughett of Concordia

Older Americans Month: Unleash the Power of Age!

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Senior ExpressHistory of Older Americans Month

When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kenne-dy’s meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month.” Thanks to President Jimmy

Carter’s 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called “Older Americans Month,” and has become a tradition.

Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their com-munities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other such activities.

Farmers Market Nutrition Program will be funded by the Department of Agriculture for this summer. The Butler County Area Agency on Ag-ing will again be coming out to your community to make it easy for eligible consumers to obtain $20 in market vouchers. Eligible consumers must be residents of Butler County, have an income of $21,257 (Single) or $28,694 (Couple) or less and reside inde-pendently. Consumers residing in a long-term care facility (personal care, skilled nursing home) are not eligible for FMNP vouchers.

Butler County Area Agency on Aging will begin distribution of the vouchers the end of June throughout the county to make it easy for consumers to get their vouchers. A complete list of sites, dates and times will be published in the June issue of the Butler County Senior News. The information will also be available on the Agency’s website the first part of June. Click on the Special Interest link named Area Agency on

Aging on the County’s home page, aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us, to access that information after June 10. Distribution will only be done at the 30 neighbor-hood sites throughout July. Distribu-tion in the office will not start until August 1.

Consumers must pick up their vouch-ers at a local site near them. Vouchers

cannot be mailed. Consumers must bring identification to verify residency and age. Proof of income is not needed. Consumers picking up vouchers for a friend or relative must bring a com-pleted proxy form and the consumer’s ID in order to get their vouchers for them. This also applies to married couples. BCSN

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Senior Express

_ Bruin Senior Center, United Methodist Church, Main St., will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. May 6; Mother’s Day party May 9; birthday celebration May 16; Highmark walk May 18; and Memorial Day remembrance May 23. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Call (724) 753-2922.

_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tangle-wood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: card party and lunch at 11:30 a.m. May 4. Cost is $5 per per-son; Seniors for Safe Driving from noon to 4 p.m. May 7 and 8; Mother’s Day celebration May 9; birthday celebration May 16; bingo with Mike from 10 to 11:15 a.m. May 16; Highmark walk May 18; card party and lunch at 11:30 a.m. May 20. Cost is $5 per person; Memorial Day party and lunch at 11:30 a.m. May 23; and leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. May 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday except November 2. Call (724) 285-5392.

_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: Romeo and Juliet (SRU Theater Group) at 10:30 a.m. May 6; blood pressure screening at 10 a.m. May 7; Mother’s Day party May 9; bingo with Mike at 10:30 a.m. May 9; community card party with lunch at 11:30 a.m. May 13. Cost is $5 per person; birthday celebration May 16; Highmark walk May 18; Memorial Day party May 23; and bingo with Ed at 10:30 a.m. May 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 445-2551.

_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. May 7; birthday celebration May 9; Mother’s Day tea party May 10. Bring a wrapped gift worth $5; sup-per club at 5 p.m. May 14; arthritis and pain control at 12:30 p.m. May 15; center is closed May 21 for Election Day; bus trip to Quecreek/Flight 93 May 21. Cost is $30 per person; Memorial Day party May 20; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. May 28; and senior expo from 9 a.m. to noon May 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.

_ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: Mother’s Day party May 9; blood pressure screenings at 11:15 a.m. May 9; drum circle May 14; birthday party May 16; and card party at 10:30 a.m. May 23. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 538-9414.

_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: knife sale, Sheetz coupon book fundraiser (cost is $1) and basket drawing ticket sales May 1 through 24; hospice care program at 11:30 a.m. May 8; Mother’s Day party May 9; birthday party May 16; craft activity May 21. Cost is $10 per person; and Memorial Day party 23. Root beer float sales will be available through May for $1 each. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466.

_ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: blood pressure screening May 2; dinner at Wendy’s, New Castle Road, from 5 to 7 p.m. May 8; Mother’s Day party May 9; birthday party May 16; Memorial Day party May 23; day after Memorial Day party from 4 to 7 p.m. May 28. Requested donation is $2 per person; and estate planning at 10 a.m. May 30. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006.

_ North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, will offer the following events: Mother’s Day party May 10; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. May 15; birthday celebration May 17; Highmark walk May 18; and Memorial Day party May 24. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call (724) 637-2959.

_ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: stroke awareness at 10:45 a.m. May 6; diabetes education at 11:30 a.m. May 7; Mother’s Day party May 9; bingo at 12:30 p.m. May 9; birthday celebration May 16; bring a friend day May 22; Memorial Day party May 23; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. May 23; and water club art dub at 9:30 a.m. May 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 794-6440.

_ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., will offer the following events: card party from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 7; Mother’s Day party May 9; birthday party May 16; blood pressure screening from 10 to 11 a.m. May 16 and 23; Memorial Day party May 23; leadership council meeting from 10 to 10:30 a.m. May 25; and basket drawing for flowers May 30. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036.

_ Zelienople Senior Center, 700 S. Green Lane, Zelienople, offers the following events: leadership council meeting at 11 a.m. May 6; Mother’s Day party May 9; birthday party May 16; center anniversary party May 16; Highmark walk May 18; Memorial Day party May 23; the five wishes program at 11 a.m. May 28; and budgeting for a better life at 1 p.m. May 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 452-5292. BCSN

Senior Center events Please note: All centers will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day.

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Senior Express

May 2013 • Butler County Senior News

May Menu for senior centers

For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex

111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

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

Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434 Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler

Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

The Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Serving you:

Butler County Commissioners William L. McCarrier A. Dale Pinkerton

James Eckstein

Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA

About the Area Agency on Aging

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

How may we help you?

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families

• Home and Community Based Services

• PDA Waiver Services

Access to Services

• Information and Referral

• Assessment

• Care Management

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Thursday, May 2: Stuffed pepper, mashed potatoes, gelatin with fruit.

Friday, May 3: Chicken a la king, tossed salad, cookie.

Monday, May 6: Chicken bruschetta over pasta, tossed salad, pudding.

Tuesday, May 7: Taco salad, pineapple.

Wednesday, May 8: Barbecue chopped ham, coleslaw, fruit, raspberry sherbet.

Thursday, May 9, Birthday menu: Beef tips over noodles, vegetables, tossed salad, cake and ice cream.

Friday, May 10: Potato crunch fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, gelatin poke cake.

Monday, May 13: Ham and cheese stratta, blueberry muffin.

Tuesday, May 14: Cheeseburger, potato salad, Mandarin oranges.

Wednesday, May 15: Grilled chicken salad, peaches.

Thursday, May 16: French dip sandwich, tater tots, carrots, fruit.

Friday, May 17: Hot roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes, vegetable blend, pumpkin pudding.

Monday, May 20: Stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, banana.

Tuesday, May 21: Meatballs and pasta, green beans, vanilla pudding.

Wednesday, May 22: Chef salad, vegetable soup, pineapple.

Thursday, May 23: Kielbassa, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, fruit.

Monday, May 27, Memorial Day: Closed.

Tuesday, May 28: Italian meatloaf, redskin potato wedges, carrots, sugar cookie.

Wednesday, May 29: Tuna noodle casserole, stir fry vegetables, mandarin oranges.

Thursday, May 30: Cottage cheese and fruit plate, potato soup, sherbet.

Friday, May 31: Barbecue ribette, O’Brien potato, coleslaw, fruit crisp.

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2 Come out to Colonial Day at the Old Stone House, 2865 William Flynn High-way, from noon to 5 p.m. May 11. The day’s events include open hearth cook-ing demonstrations, period crafts, and opportunities to experience the process of butter churning, candle making and more. Call (724) 738-4964 for details.

2 A special Mother’s Day brunch buf-fet will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Runway Sports Bar and Grille, 473 W. Airport Rd., Butler. Call (724) 586-6599 or visit www.runwaygrille.com.

2 Join the Penn State Master Garden-ers of Butler County and the Butler County Chamber of Commerce for the annual Garden Market and Home Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. Admission is free. There will be close to 100 vendors, food and bever-ages. Call (724) 283-2222 for details.

2 Buffalo Township Community Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 at Lernerville Raceway, 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver.

2 Bring the entire family to this free community event hosted by the Visit-ing Nurses Association held at Succop Conservancy, 185 Airport Rd., Butler. Butterflies will be released in memory or in honor of loved ones, whose names will be read during a ceremony from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 19. Butterflies will be available for a $25 donation. Transportation available from park-ing lots for those who need assistance. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating near the gardens. Event takes place rain or shine. Refreshments will be available for purchase by Boldy’s Bakery and Homemade Goodies. For an order form, visit www.vna.com and click on the “whats new’ tab or call (724) 431-3502.

2 A free, one-day bus trip to see the WWII and Korean Memorials in Wash-ington, DC will be available to WWII Veterans on May 21. A box lunch and dinner are provided, as well as snacks and drinks. Korean Veterans are wel-come to call and will be accepted on a standby basis. There are four pick-up areas: Beaver, North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Pick-ups are early and return between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call (724) 709-3614 for more information or to make a reservation. Donations from the public are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Dona-tions can be sent to ESB Bank, 701 Cor-poration St., Beaver. 15009 (Attn: Paula).

2 Experience the peace and tranquil-ity that can be yours floating on Lake Arthur, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Por-tersville, from 9 to 11:15 a.m. May 21. This entry level kayaking program is designed to meet the needs of those

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Entertainment and Eventsinterested in an easy peaceful experi-ence and nature watching rather than a long hard paddle. To register, visit visitpaparks.com, select Events Calen-dar, and pull down Moraine State Park. Call (724) 368-3612.

2 The Saxonburg VFW will be holding a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Line-up will take place at Fox Funeral Home, 410 W. Main St., Sax-onburg, at 10 a.m and the parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. The parade route will be down W. Main Street onto N. Rebecca Street to Roebling Park. Call (724) 353-3300 or (724) 360-3600.

2 The North Hills Historic Auto Club will be sponsoring its 41st annual an-tique and classic car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 at the Mars Area Senior High School, Rt. 228, Mars. Admission is $1 and children ages 12 and under are free. Festivities include a flea market, car corral and refreshments.

2 The Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Com-pany, 210 Horne Ave., Saxonburg, will hold their annual carnival from 6 to 11 p.m. June 10 to 15. Events include a pet parade, fireman’s parade, water battle, raffle drawing, kiddee matinee, pageants and more. Call (724) 321-1761 or visit www.svfc.com for details.

2 The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14, from 9 to 5 p.m. June 15 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16 at Coopers Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock, a full-service campground. Call (724) 234-2291 or visit www.bantam-jeepfestival.com.

2 The Rodfathers of Butler will hold their annual car cruise on Main Street, Butler, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 23. There will be live entertainment, 50/50 raffle, food in the park and more. Call (724) 822-5586 or visit www.therodfa-thers.com. BCSN

Seniors for Safe DrivingIf you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a senior edu-cation program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance dis-count. If you have never participat-ed 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:

• May 21; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Kelly Chevrolet, 252 Pittsburgh Rd., Butler.

• June 21; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Butler Memorial Hospital, 911 E. Brady St., Butler.

For a complete list of classes, go to www.sfsd-pa.com. To register, call (724) 283-0245 or (800) 559-4880. Space is limited so register early. BCSN

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Foot and ankle specialist helps seniors put best foot forward

Considering that the average person walks about 100,000 miles during his or her lifetime, it makes sense that many people experience foot problems by the time they reach their golden years.

Tri Rivers orthopedic foot and ankle spe-cialist William E. Saar, D.O., discussed the diagnosis and treatment of com-mon foot problems – including plantar fasciitis, progressive flatfoot deformity, bunions, hammertoe and Morton’s neu-roma – during a recent presentation at St. Barnabas Retirement Communities.

One of the most common foot ailments is plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes, according to Dr. Saar.

“A common sign of this condition is pain in the heel that occurs when a person stands after being in a sitting or lying position, especially first thing in the morning,” he said. “The patient may feel a sharp, stabbing pain in the bottom of the heel.”

Nonsurgical treatments include stretch-ing exercises, rest, ice on the heel, activ-ity modification, splints, heel cups or orthotics, steroid injections, casts and physical therapy.

About 90 percent of plantar fasciitis pa-tients should improve after six to eight weeks using the conservative measures and without surgery, Dr. Saar noted.

Progressive flatfoot deformity mostly affects women older than 50 and those who are obese or have high blood pres-sure or inflammatory conditions. Signs can include pain and swelling of the ankle, inability to stand on toes and progressive loss of the arch.

“Without treatment, progressive flat-foot can develop into advanced arthri-tis of the foot and ankle,” he said. “The deformity can become so severe that ulcers may develop and predispose to infections, which may require aggres-sive surgical procedures.”

The patient can be treated initially with medication, rest, braces and, if neces-sary, surgery.

Another common condition encoun-tered, particularly in women, is Hal-lux Valgus (commonly referred to as bunions).

“A bunion is a deformity at the joint that connects the big toe to the foot, which often appears as a swollen or sore bump,” Dr. Saar explained.

About 90 percent of bunions occur on women and are usually caused by improperly fitting shoes.

Dr. Saar suggests:

* Avoid sharply pointed shoes and heels higher than 2 ¼ inches

* Stretch shoes to ensure a better fit

* Use protective pads and splints if necessary to improve fit

Another common condition, the ham-mertoe deformity usually affects the second, third and fourth toes.

“The ailment occurs when a toe is bent resembling a hammer,” Dr. Saar explained. “It is usually related to im-properly fitted (tight) shoes.”

Conservative treatment options in-clude: toe splints, stretching exercises and good, supportive, well-fitted shoes. If these fail, surgical intervention may become necessary.

Morton’s neuroma occurs when the nerve tissue thickens as it passes under a ligament leading to the toes.

“It can cause burning pain in the ball of the foot that radiates into the toes,” Dr. Saar explained. “The toes involved feel numb, and symptoms usually worsens with activity or wearing shoes.”

About 80 percent of patients get relief with conservative treatments such as medications, shoe modifications and steroid injections.

Most people can avoid problems with their feet by wearing properly fitting shoes and taking conservative steps to address these conditions from becom-ing more serious health concerns.

To request an appointment with Dr. Saar or another Tri Rivers physician, call (866) 874-7483 or visit www.tririv-ersortho.com. BCSN

About William E. Saar, D.O.

Dr. Saar attended the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship and orthope-dic surgery residency at SouthPointe Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He then completed an orthopedic foot and ankle reconstruction fellowship at the Orthope-dic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio, where he refined his skills in mini-mally invasive arthroscopic ankle tech-niques and reconstructive procedures for complex foot and ankle trauma.

Dr. Saar see patients in the Butler-Clearview and Cranberry/Mars offices of Tri Rivers and provides orthopedic foot and ankle services, including:

• Ankle arthroscopy

• Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery

• Ankle replacement

• Treatment for degenerative condi-tions of the foot and ankle

• Treatment for sports injuries of the foot and ankle

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Sounds of childhood games were backdrop to many a summer eveningBy Henry Peter Gribbin For Butler County Senior News

Years ago, when I was a boy growing up in Pittsburgh, sum-mer evenings were filled with

the screams of children at play and mothers yelling from back porches for their kids to come home. My sister Peggy and I stayed outdoors until the last flicker of daylight was gone, and it took that last shrill warning from our mom before we found our way home.

In those days we didn’t have computers and cable television to entertain our-selves, so my sister and I played games with the other neighborhood kids. We all liked to play baseball, and because the ball field we played on was nothing more than a concrete lot set right in the middle of parking garages, we had to be adaptive in our variations of baseball.

There was one game in particular that we played quite a lot called pitch and hit. Unknown to us at the time, this game actually started in Ottowa, Can-ada back in the 1930s. A tennis racket and bean bag were used in place of bat and ball, but over the course of time, as the game spread, a baseball bat and rubber ball were used.

In this game there was no base run-ning. The distance the ball was hit determined how far an imaginary base runner could advance. There were two

outs per inning and you could play this game with only one kid or as many as five or six kids per team. When a rubber ball hits a wooden bat there is what best can be described as a “thop” sound. On warm summer evenings people sitting outdoors heard this distinctive noise followed by the thud of wooden bat hitting pavement and the sounds of children racing after the ball.

One of the biggest thrills as a kid play-ing this game was hitting a home run over the far wall. The one drawback to hitting a homer was climbing over the wall to retrieve the ball. On the other side lived a fellow who didn’t appreci-ate having the side of his house hit by a rubber ball and it took some daring and skill to climb over the wall and return unscathed with the ball.

Other games we played, which also had their origins buried in the past, were running bases and stoop ball. In the former, two kids tossed a ball back and forth while trying to tag out

runners attempting to get from one base to the other. In stoop ball, all that was needed was a set of concrete steps, a tennis ball and a sixth sense letting you know when a car or truck was about to pass by.

Shelton King, my next door neighbor, grew up in the 1930s. He remembers playing stoop ball but he also remem-bers playing a form of baseball called rounders. This game enabled kids to play baseball without having a full complement of players. There was a rotation that kept a player switching positions until he or she eventually made it to the plate to bat.

My mother, the former Angeline Kro-tec of Stanton Heights, remembers mushball as the favorite game of her brothers, sisters and their friends. “It was always boys versus girls and the boys never liked it when the girls won,” she recalls.

I still live in the old neighborhood where I grew up as a kid. On warm summer evenings I sit on the front porch, just like my dad did so many years ago. I no longer hear that un-mistakable “thop” sound, followed by the racket of kids running after the ball. In fact, it is all too quiet. I don’t know about you, but I miss the noise that children make at play and I miss the sound of a rubber ball hitting a wooden bat. BCSN

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Congratulations to David Burns who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. 49; 2. 714; 3. 91; 4. Wrigley Field; 5. Babe Ruth;

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1. Which of these worms would an American robin eat? A. All of these; B. Meal worms; C. Earthworms; D. Red worms

2. Is the American robin negatively affected by human expansion? A. Yes; B. No

3. What is the robin’s scientific name? A. Sialia currucoides; B. Oenanthe oenanthe; C. Hylocichla mustelina; D. Turdus migratorius

4. The American robin does not necessarily migrate. A. True; B. False

7. What color is a male American robin’s beak? A. Black; B. It varies from robin to robin; C. Orange; D. Yellow

5. When does an American robin generally sing? A. They are not songbirds; B. In the afternoon; C. Early in the morning; D. Around noon

6. Are American robins usually found in small or large migratory flocks? A. Small; B. Large

8. Do American robins eat birdseed? A. Yes; B. No

9. What type of bird is the American robin? A. A type of robin; B. A thrush; C. It is related to the blue jay; D. It is related to the mockingbird

10. Are American robins songbirds? A. Yes; B. No

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Can’t Take it With You

A stingy old lawyer who had been diagnosed with a ter-minal illness was determined to prove wrong the saying, “You can’t take it with you.”

After much thought and consideration, the old ambulance-chaser finally figured out how to take at least some of his money with him when he died. He instructed his wife to go to the bank and withdraw enough money to fill two pil-low cases. He then directed her to take the bags of money to the attic and leave them directly above his bed so that when he died he could grab them on his way to heaven.

Several weeks after the funeral, the deceased lawyer’s wife, up in the attic cleaning, came upon the two forgotten pillow cases stuffed with cash.

“Oh, that darned old fool,” she exclaimed. “I knew he should have had me put the money in the basement.”

Wedding Anniversary

A couple goes out to dinner to celebrate their 50th wed-ding anniversary. On the way home, she notices a tear in his eye and asks if he’s getting sentimental because they’re celebrating 50 wonderful years together. He replies, “No, I was thinking about the time before we got married. Your father threatened me with a shotgun and said he’d have me thrown in jail for 50 years if I didn’t marry you. Tomorrow I would’ve been a free man!”

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Alzheimer’s Support Group Helpline, Bethany Bowman 1 (800) 272-3900 (24/7) Lifesteps Lori Williamson (724) 283-1010 Sugar Creek Rest Travis Anderson (724) 445-3000 Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry Pam Adamski (724) 779-5020 VA Medical Center, Betty Bonner or Dawn Zuzolo (724) 285-2211 Concordia Lutheran Ministries Paula Sypulski (724) 352-1571 ext. 8271

Butler/Cabot Parkinson Support Group Al (724) 360-2802.

Common Bond (For people with chronic illness and pain) Chuck Jennings (724) 287-3132

National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Kathy McDonnell (724) 431-0069

Multiple Sclerosis Club of Butler Jacque Cinski (724) 898-2116

Someone’s Caring (For those who have experienced the death of a loved one) Robin Miller, (724) 287-3706 or (724) 287-2273

The Victory Group (Drug and alcohol) Daine DiFalco (724) 453-6200

Victims Outreach Intervention Center For victims of domestic violence 1 (800) 400-8551, 24-hour hotline (724) 283-8700, Butler office

Weathering Grief VNA Hospice (For those dealing with the death of a loved one) Jolene Formaini (724) 431-3520

Butler Memorial Hospital Support Groups, offers support for breast cancer, chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia, diabetes, Look Good/Feel Better, multiple sclerosis and Overeaters Anonymous. Beverly (724) 284-4232 BCSN

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