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Senior Summer Games add “tailgate toss” to its events; participants fare well in all competitionsMore than 300 Allegheny County and City of Pitts-burgh residents ages 60 and older participated in the 2013 Senior Summer Games, sponsored by the Citiparks Healthy Active Living pro-gram. The games are held annually throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.

A total of 15 events were conducted over a two-week period, including archery, bocce, bowling (9-pin, no-tap), darts, Frisbee toss, golf, horseshoes, Kooshball, pool (8-ball), shuffleboard, softball throw, tailgate toss, a walk-a-thon, Wii bowling and the Greenfield Glide.

The tailgate toss was a new event in this year’s games. It was popularized in recent years as pregame rituals in parking lots at NFL and col-lege football games, as well as major league baseball parking lots.

Photo by Joe Appel.

Pearl Deaniello, 70, and Simone Shapiro, 69, participate in the Greenfield Glide.

Kane Foundation hosts 25th annual Director’s Golf Tournament. Read page 13.

Columbia Gas marks Hunger Action Month with gift to South Hills food pantries. Read page 14.

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Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster

Editor

Gina Mazza

Art Director Shantessa Hogan

Sales Executive

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PhotographerChuck LeClaire

Contributing Writers

Barbara Bush Judy Dodd

Henry Gribbin Gina Mazza

William McKendree

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* State Representative Dom Costa will host his fourth annual senior fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 27 at the Ross Township Community Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive. There will be free health screenings, free flu and pneumonia shots, vendor information and door prizes.

* State Senator Matt Smith will host is seventh annual se-nior fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 3 at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. There will be free flu shots, as well as medical screenings for diabetes, osteoporosis and blood pressure. There will also be entertainment and raffle giveaways. Flu shot recipents should bring their Medicare card. Flu shots will be available while supplies last.

* State Senator Randy Vulakovich and Representative Hal English will host their annual senior expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 4 at Allison Park Church, 2326 Duncan Ave., Al-lison Park. There will be vendor information and door prizes.

* State Senator Jim Brewster and Forbes Regional Hospital will sponsor a wellness and safety expo from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. October 4 at the McKeesport Palisades, 100 Fifth Ave., McKeesport. There will be health screenings, vendor infor-mation, and door prizes.

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Commemorative gold, silver and bronze medals were presented to the first-, sec-ond- and third-place male and female finishers in each event. A total of 199 participants won medals at this year’s competition, and an awards luncheon was held in July at the newly renovated South Side Market House center.

There were some familiar names on the leader board at the Summer Games. Congratulations to Duke Winkowski and Rosemarie Wilczynski, the leading overall male and female medal winners at this year’s competition. Duke, from the South Side center, led the way in the men’s division by winning 11 gold medals. Rosemarie, representing the Lawrenceville center, set the pace in the women’s division by winning 10 medals: five gold, three silver and two bronze. (Rosemarie, who recently cele-brated her 70th birthday, also competed in the National Senior Games held in Cleveland in July.)

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Continued from page 1Another double-digit medalist was Leon McCray from the McKinley Park center, who reeled in 10 medals, including four gold, four silver and two bronze. Other top medal winners included Phyllis Haduch from Mt. Washington and Albert Cross from South Side, both with nine medals; Christal Krausse (Morningside) and Joan Eisenbarth (South Side) with eight apiece; and Bob Horton (Lawrenceville), Mary Szulborski (Lawrenceville), Frank Grassel (West End) and Tom Tominac (North Hills), all seven-time medalists. (Mary, 88, also competed in the National Senior Games held in Cleveland in July.)

Next in line among medal winners were Bob Baker from Castle Shannon and Nalda Millender from North-view Heights, who finished with six medals apiece; followed by five-time medalists Wayne Jelenik (Sheraden), Betty Callio (South Side), George Locke (Hazelwood), Jim Cichra (Sheraden), Judy Winkowski (South Side), Richard Keller (West End), Frances Sokol (South Side), Jerry Cirell (Lawrenceville), Wil-liam Carey (Greenfield) and Pat Toney (South Side).

Emmett Redding of Northside competes in the cornhole games..

Ted Szoch of Brighton Heights Center won a silver medal in 8-ball pool.Doreen Lyden of Lawrenceville Center

competes in darts.

Games participant Xiu Lin Zhao from Greenfield Center.

Three sisters from South Side Center: Golfer Anita Schmitt, score taker Melba Palashoff and Marion Kiefer [in back].

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Four-time medalists included Mary Sankey (South Side), Jen-ny Thompson (Homewood), Giovanna Palmieri (Greenfield), Richard Barton (Lawrenceville), Carol Harper (Sheraden), Milton Jones (South Side), Ken Tintelnot (Bethel Park), Ted Szoch (Brighton Heights), Charlie Seay (Homewood) and Tim McCarthy (South Side).

There was a large group of triple medalists, consisting of Stan-ley Mikolajek (Lawrenceville), Carolyn Boyd (South Side), Rosemary Arnold (West End), Rosalie Nesbitt (South Side), Jim Weaver (Sheraden), Gail Phillips (Elderberry), Kathryn Schutz (Lawrenceville), Barbara Robinson (Hazelwood), Milton Griffin (South Side), Gerry Jelenek (Sheraden), Bill Ernharth (Sheraden), Gladys Hollaman (Northview Heights), Don Gearhart (Lawrenceville), Richard Ritter (South Hills), Ron Niziol (South Side), John Kushner (Sheraden), Rita Ernharth (Sheraden), Jan Anselm (Sheraden), Charles Gilbert (Hazelwood), Virginia Turba (Mt. Washington) and Charles Kehren (South Side).

Meanwhile, 30 participants were double medal winners: Thelma Freeman (McKees Rocks), Joe Mastriano (Greenfield), Paul Mancerella (Greenfield), Beverly Locke (Hazelwood), Joe McClory (South Hills), Dora Jackson (South Side), Betty Rall (Lawrenceville), Doreen Lyden (Lawrenceville), Irene Niziol (South Side), Jerry Sapir (Lawrenceville), Janet Mc-Conaha (South Side), Helen Dennis (Hazelwood), Elizabeth Chambers (Hazelwood), Margaret Lockhart (South Side), Alma Kuczynski (Morningside), Joe Zieger (West End), Al-berta Mosco (Lawrenceville), Edward McCardle (South Side), Mary Ellen Purnell (Lawrenceville), Grace Berard (Sheraden), Gretchen Bryant (Homewood), Bill Brand (Greenfield), Rob-ert Lay (Sheraden), Jo Alice Snow-Galloway (South Side), Sandra Gearhart (Lawrenceville), Shirley Zieger (West End),

Rosemarie Druga of Greenfield Center plays bocce.

Beverly Locke and Arlene Williams of Hazelwood Center participate in golf.

Charles Hack (South Side), Ann Tkacik (Sheraden), Frances Szewczyk (South Side) and Elizabeth Rosenthaler (South Side).

Kudos also to the many single medalists:

Men: James Janczura (Wii bowling), Emmett Redding (ar-chery), Thomas Howard (Wii bowling), John Mox (tailgate toss), Morris Walsh (golf), Tom Woods (Wii bowling), Ron Serafini (golf), Miroslav Pecman (bowling), Jim Schulte (pool/8-ball), Bill Scheiwer (bowling), Dannie Ward (golf), John Mazzarini (bowling), Harold Chelemer (pool/8-ball), Samuel Pugliano (tailgate toss), Bill Miller (golf), Fran-cis Hartley (pool/8-ball), Ron Otto (golf), Pete Dalmaso (archery), Richard McDonald (archery), George Williams (darts), David Gallaway (shuffleboard), Harry Nordquist (bowling), Robert Follette (bowling), Richard Zeiler (golf), Steve Taylor (bowling), Bernard Funtal (bowling), William Williams (bocce), John Anselm (archery), John Vukovich (bowling), Francis Hartley (pool/8-ball), Tom Tengowski (golf), Robert Lakomy (golf), Frank Rizzo (bocce), Charles Snyder (bowling), James Clancy (archery), Charles Howsare (tailgate toss), Albert Sakach (golf), Robert Anderson (pool/8-ball), Bill Parasky (bowling), Paul Pfeuffer (Wii Bowling), Gerald Wright (golf), Rege Davis (bowling), Robert Voelker (pool/8-ball), Arthur Cipriani (golf), John Monte (bowling), John Gallagher (archery), Lewis Crilley (golf), Ben LeDonne (bocce), John Bergant (bowling), Bill Galvin (golf), Howard Vetterly (Wii Bowling), Ronald Womble (horseshoes), George Blessitt (kooshball), John Sjoman (kooshball), Bob Armitage (pool/8-ball).

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Guiqin Liu of Greenfield Center with Steve Russell, Market House recreation leader.

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Citiparks centers hope to “see you in September”“See You in September” is the message for people born on or before 1953 from Pittsburgh’s 14 Citiparks Healthy Active Living Centers. The centers are celebrating Senior Center Month with a calendar of events and activities to engage anyone from the youngest Baby Boomers to super seniors born before 1946.

The centers are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a full slate of items from a daily lunch meal to trips, wellness pre-sentations and fitness programs, along with full-service information and referral. Some additional attractions sponsored by Citiparks include a proposed Talent Show and Concert on September 17, Rock-n-Roll at Riverview Park on the 20th, the US Open of Bocce Tournament on the 13th, the popular Intergeneration Alphabet Trail and Tails in Frick Park on the 14th, and the Great Race weekend events: September 21 is the Junior Great Race and September 29 is the Great Race.

For information, call the Citiparks office at (412) 422-6405 or visit http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/senior-community-centers.

Women: Dolores Stromberg (Wii bowling), Anna Gallagher (archery), Emma Dimoff (horseshoes), Carrie Evans (tailgate toss), Betty Cook (bowling), Angeline Molinaro (Wii bowl-ing), Fannie Bates (horseshoes), Xueyi Wu (walk-a-thon), Carleen Matthews (bowling), June Bancale (golf), Susan Kocyan (Wii bowling), Carrie McCray (shuffleboard), Anna Crilley (golf), Margaret Snyder (bowling), Linda Novacek (bowling), Sally Lyons (pool/8-ball), Mary Parasky (bowl-ing), Marilyn Herrlich (Wii bowling), Cenythia Strothers (ar-chery), Rosemary Sonnik (Wii bowling), Frances McQuaide (tailgate toss), Dolores Sheriden (Wii bowling), Wink Daly (bowling), Marian Allen (archery), Elizabeth Joseph (tailgate toss), Alberta Bey (walk-a-thon), Mary Fisher (bowling), Peggy LaPlace (darts), Alberta Asbury (bowling), Patsy Joyce (Wii bowling), Davine Glover (shuffleboard), Dolores Hison (bowling), Janet O’Connor (tailgate toss), Mary Jane Waymire (bowling), Audrey Adair (Wii bowling), Xiangxi Li (walk-a-thon), Betty Barton (golf), Janice Carter (Wii bowl-ing), Bernadette Smith (golf), A.D. Porter (walk-a-thon),

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Kathleen Sherman (bowling), Chuan De Li (walk-a-thon), Marilyn Bisiada (bowling), Bernice Coleman (bowling), Jane Bishop (golf), Ella Dixon (Wii bowling).

The Greenfield Glide medalists in the 2013 Citiparks games consisted of:

Men: Barry Shields (gold), Gary Chalaba (silver), Saur Lum-bantoruan (bronze); Dennis Jett (gold), James Kirby (silver), Robert Walker (bronze); Donald Sutton (gold), Thomas Sheridan (silver) and John Palmiere (bronze).

Women: Mary Chabala (gold), Simone Shapiro (silver), Mary Ann Raymer (bronze), Pearl Deaniello (gold), K. Terry Car-skaddan (silver) and Ann Mercurio (bronze).

The 2014 Citiparks Winter Games will be held during the last two weeks of January in various sites around the Pittsburgh area. For more information, call the Citiparks program office at (412) 422-6405.

Joan Eisenbarth of South Side Center and Bob Baker of Lawrenceville Center score at Wii bowling.

Councilman Corey O’Connor with Rosemary Arnold of West End Center and Councilman Bruce Kraus.

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The horseshoe competition for the National Senior Games took place on July 24 and 25 in Cleveland, Ohio. Mary Szul-borski, 88, and Rosemarie Wilczynski, 70, of the Lawrencev-ille Senior Community Center represented Pittsburgh in the competition.

Rosemarie, who was the top medal winner in the local Senior Games, won the bronze medal in her age category at this national competition, and Mary won the silver in her age category. Delegates from the 2012 Pennsylvania State Games held in Hershey were asked to provide a morally supportive cheering section for those in attendance. The group drove up to view the first day of the horseshoe competition.

Go Pittsburgh! City of Champions!

Pittsburgh seniors win medals in Cleveland

Pittsburgh fans travel to Cleveland to watch the horseshoe competition.

Rosemarie Wilczynski wins a bronz, while Mary Szulborski gets silver.

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Entertainment and Events2 Trained Safety for Seniors volunteers with Open Your Heart to a Senior will conduct a free home safety assessment and make recommendations for family members to adjust/remove potential hazards. They install smoke alarms (if needed) and leave seniors with a bag of safety items, such as a flashlight and fresh batteries, a bath mat, night light and other helpful items. After the check has been completed, seniors qualify for either a free grab bar or an indoor railing installed at no charge. For information or to schedule a visit, call Cathy Pschirer at (412) 307-0069.

2 The Harmony Singers of Pitts-burgh, a South Hills choral group, will launch its 2013-2014 season on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. with an ice cream social for return-ing and prospective members at the Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Rd., Bethel Park. Weekly rehearsals are held at the church

during the year. The Harmony Singers perform a wide variety of music, such as Broadway, rock and roll, patriotic and pop tunes. The group is available to perform for civic, social, church or business organizations. Adults, 18 years and older, are welcome to join the Harmony Singers. All voices are needed. Performance experience and the ability to read music are preferred but not required. For information or to reserve them for an event, call Bernie Komoroski at (412) 381-7175 or visit www.harmonysingers.org.

2 The 23rd annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival will be held September 6 to 8 at the Riverplex at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Dr., West Homestead. Enjoy live entertainment, Irish dog area, Irish marketplace, children’s activities, Blar-ney bingo, demonstrations, beverage tasting and more. Call (412) 422-1113 or visit www.pghirishfest.org.

2 Free senior health fairs will take place from 9 a.m. to noon September 14 at Risen Lord Parish Education Center (gymnasium), 3250 California Ave., North Side; from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 16 at Bridgeville Library, 505 McMillen St., Bridgeville; and from 9 to 11 a.m. September 26 at West End Senior Center, 80 Wabash St., West End. There will be information on senior resources, as well as health screenings, pneumonia and flu vaccines, raffles, giveaways and more. For more infor-mation, call Danielle at (412) 325-4222 or visit www.LIFEPittsburgh.org.

2 Join the Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills at noon Sep-tember 19 for some good, old fashioned music and sing-along with Dick Mon-inger and Norm Azinger, The Banjo All-Stars, who have been playing together for 20 years. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church,

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2 Peanut Squares Square Dance Club is sponsoring two free nights of square dancing from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. September 19 at SS Simon and Jude, 1607 Greentree Rd., Greentree, and from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. September 26 at Southminster Presbyterian Church at 799 Washington Rd., Mt Lebanon. No experience, costumes or partner required. Kids from 9 to 90 welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Ruth at (412) 221-1192 or Paul at (412) 735-2423.

2 The Schenley Shuffle 5k run/1-mile walk and brunch to benefit Open Your Heart to a Senior will be held at 8 a.m. September 21 at Bartlett Grove in Schenley Park, Oakland. After the race, enjoy brunch and activities

including yoga, a photo booth, raffle baskets and lawn games. Open to all ages and family friendly. Registration for the run/walk and brunch is $20, or free for OYHS volunteers. Register by September 20 at www.eventbrite.com/event/7685941859.

2 The annual Penn’s Colony Festival and Folk Art Marketplace will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 21 and 28 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 22 and 29 at Penn’s Colony Village, 365 Saxonburg Blvd, Saxonburg. The festival features artists and musical entertainment reminiscent of the historic time period of the French and Indian War. Cost is $7 for general admission, $6 for seniors ages 60 and older and $5 for children ages eight to 15; free for chil-dren ages seven and younger. Call (724) 352-9922 or www.pennscolony.com.

2 The 2013 Pittsburgh Senior Prom will take place from 5 to 10 p.m.

September 29 at the Doubletree by Hilton, 500 Mansfield Ave., Robinson Township. Tickets are $40 per person and includes a night of health education, food, dancing, fun and prizes. Call (412) 231-1531 or (412) 323-3854 for details.

2 Glenshaw AARP #3744 will host a trip to Nashville, TN., October 2 to 5. Cost of trip is $750 per person and includes three nights’ accommodations (two at Gaylord’s Opryland Hotel), three breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners, three shows, tours and attrac-tions, baggage handling, taxes and gratuities. Call (412) 487-1609.

2 Mt. Lebanon Recreation Department presents Elf the Musical and dinner in Pittsburgh December 1. Cost is $139 per person and includes dinner, show ticket, transportation and tour of Pittsburgh holiday lights. Register by October 15. Call (412) 343-3409 for more information. PSN

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Look for the following spe-cial events for AARP chapter leaders to attend in four areas of Allegheny County. At these events, chapters can share their knowledge with each other, which can lead to greater successes for every chapter. You will have access to chapter liaisons and staff that will assist you through-out the year to answer your questions, and our new

AARP fetes chapters and announces upcoming volunteer recognition eventassociate state director Re-becca Delphia will be pres-ent for everyone to meet!

September 30 – West, 1 p.m., Carnegie Life Span, 300 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh

October 2 – South, 10 a.m. to noon, Pleasant Hills Com-munity Building

October 9 – East, 10 a.m. to noon, Churchill Borough Building, 2300 William Penn Highway, Pittsburgh

October 29 – North, 1 p.m., Kane Ross, McIntyre Road, Pittsburgh

Our most enjoyable event of the year will be open to dedicated volunteers. Oc-tober 15 and 16 will mark AARP Pennsylvania ’ s

annual Volunteer Recog-nition event and Andrus Award presentation. As the Battle of Gettysburg cele-brated its 150th anniversary in 2013, we felt it only fitting that this year’s event should be held in that historic city.

On October 15, buses will bring our most dedicated volunteers from western Pennsylvania (from Greene to Allegheny to Erie counties and everywhere in between) to experience a guided bat-tlefield tour, enjoy an eve-ning meal, view the Acad-emy Award winning film Lincoln and spend the night at our hotel venue, the Wyn-dham Gettysburg Courtyard by Marriott, located at 95 Presidential Circle.

On October 16, buses from Philadelphia and surround-ing counties will bring more volunteers to Gettysburg where they will join with our overnight guests for lunch, our recognition pro-gram, a program by an Abraham Lincoln and the presentation of the Andrus Award. In the afternoon, our “day” volunteers (those who came by bus or car for the day) will experience the guided battlefield tour and depart for home.

If you are an AARP volunteer, you will receive an invitation for this event in the mail. Kindly reply in a timely man-ner, as reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to the number of seats on the bus. All volunteers will receive the mailing at the same time. PSN

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Participants will be compensated for their time.

For more information, please call toll free, 1-866-647-8283 or e-mail [email protected].

The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study of people who have trouble sleeping as well as healthy adults who sleep well to learn more about insomnia and how it is affected by a nonmedication treatment.To be eligible, you must be 60 or older and:• have difficulty falling or staying asleep or feel poorly rested after sleeping• or be a good sleeper at night and not feel sleepy during the daytimeBy sharing your time and participating, you may be able to help researchers find out more about improving sleep and quality of life in later years.

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AARP NewsBirmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. September 25 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. Entertainment will be provided by the Sunshine Boys. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are welcome.

Dormont AARP #3016 will meet at noon September 12 at Dormont Presbyterian Church, 2865 Espy Ave. South Hills. Members attending are asked to donate a covered dish to be served after the meeting. This event is open to members only. If you have not signed up to donate a dish, contact Angelo at (412) 885-5474.

East Liberty # 2612 will meet at noon September 16 at Crossroad Church, 125 Highland Avenue. Margaret Washington, University of Pittsburgh, will be speak-ing on doctor and patient relationships. Guest and new members are welcome.

Gateway North AARP #3586 will meet at 7:30 p.m. October 15 at the West

Seniors for Safe DrivingIf you are age 55 or older and have suc-cessfully completed a senior education program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount. If you have never participated in a Senior Driver Improvement Program, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount. The insurance discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $15 per person.

• September 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shaler Township Municipal Building, State Senator Randy Vulakovich, 300 Wetzel Rd., Glenshaw.

• September 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Independence Court of Monroeville, 279 Center Rd., Monroeville.

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. PSN

View Firehall, 398 Perry Highway, West View, for a free information open house. The Banjo Club will entertain and refreshments will be served.

Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 7 p.m. September 10 at Elfinwild Pres-byterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Patty Hahn will entertain and refreshments will be available.

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. September 26 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township. The program will be presented by “LIFE” Living Independence for the Elderly. Learn about programs available to help seniors stay in their homes. Coffee and pastries will be served after the program. New members and guests are welcome.

Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at 1 p.m. September 16 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram. Light refreshments will be provided. Call (412) 331-2669. PSN

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September 2013

Providing bariatric care is a challenge for all skilled nursing facilities. To properly care for a resident who has bariatric

care needs requires specialized equipment, open wide spaces and staff training. Effective care in a skilled nursing facility for a bariatric resident requires catering to their unique medi-cal and nutritional needs.

In the 1970s, Timothy Fiedler was a drummer for the local band Ezy Elmer. As a part of the band, he opened for big-name acts that visited the Pittsburgh area. After drumming for the group, he began working at Graffiti nightclub, where he worked the lights for numerous bands that visited the club.

After a variety of health setbacks, he was unable to continue working and eventually ended up at Kane through the recommendation of Dr. Mario Fatigati, executive medical director for all four Kane centers.

When Tim arrived at Kane Glen Hazel in February 2013, he felt defeated. He weighed more than 400 pounds and had a tracheostomy that made it extremely hard to talk. He needed oxygen all the time and he was having a hard time in therapy.

Since coming to Kane, Tim has made an amazing turnaround. He has lost 100 pounds, can now talk for extended periods of time and can feed himself. But his biggest accomplish-ment may be regaining his ability to walk. When Tim began physical therapy, he needed the help of a Hoyer lift to get in and out of bed. He can now use a walker to pivot in and out of his chair. Tim is now increasing the distance that he can walk in therapy on a daily basis. When he first arrived, he couldn’t even fit between the parallel bars.

“When I first got here, it took five people to get me up and walking,” he remembers. “Now I can get up on my own with the walker and I only need one person with me in therapy.”

His physical therapists agree that they are extremely proud of how far Tim has come. “We try to help him become more independent,” says Karen Henshawe, one of Tim’s physical therapists. “He told us that the other day he went down to the computer lab by himself.”

Tim wants to return home but he doesn’t mind being at Kane for a little bit longer. He expresses that he has enjoyed his time at Kane and that he is happy with the staff. “The people here are great,” he comments. “[His aide] Sharon and [occupational therapists] Karen and Sandi really got me motivated. They’re fantastic.”

Kane bariatric patient inspires other residents on his road to recovery

When you walk into his room, he is excited to let you see the Hoyer lift that now sits in storage. Tim doesn’t need it anymore. “I don’t use that anymore,” Tim says with a grin. “I don’t even need it. I can use a walker to get out of bed by myself.”

His nurses are proud of his turnaround. They say Tim de-serves all the credit, and that an ultimatum from the doctors seemed to inspire him to lose the weight. “The doctor said that if he wanted to get the trach out that he would need to lose weight,” says Jean Mullenix, a nurse for Tim. “After that, he got really motivated and has done a fantastic job. We’re very proud of him.”

Tim is excited to return home and pick up with his drums. “I bought a new drum set two years ago that I can’t wait to play on again.”

Tim is not only motivating himself to do better, he is also inspiring other residents who see him in therapy. “He’s a big inspiration for everyone here,” says Henshawe. “Other residents have come up to him and told him how they’re drawing inspiration from him. It’s really cool to see that.” PSN

Kane is Allegheny County’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, with locations in Glen Hazel, McKeesport, Ross Town-ship and Scott Township. To learn more, visit Kanecare.com or call (412) 422-6773 to schedule a tour.

Tim Fiedler’s caregiving team.Photo provided by Willliam LaLonde.

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Kane Regional Centers Care and Services

No matter what type of care your loved one may need, Kane is dedi-cated to providing your family with peace of mind by offering our complete personal and professional attention on every level:

• 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

• Short-Term Rehabilitation

• Adult Education

• Alzheimer’s/Memory Care

• Community Outings

• Hospice Care

• Pastoral Care

Contact Kane Regional Centers

Phone: (412) 422-KANE (5263)

Website: www.kanecare.com

• Recreation Therapy

• Respite Care

• Social Services

September 2013

The Kane Foundation is set to tee off for the 25th annual Director’s Golf Tournament on Monday, October 14 at the North Park Golf Course. The event is open to the

public and groups of four can participate in the tournament, which uses a scramble format.

There is a registration fee of $45 dollars per person, or $180 for a foursome. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day, along with free food and drinks at the awards ceremony to be held at the Ranch House. Teams should report to the golf course no later than 9 a.m. and the tournament begins at 10 a.m.

The Kane Foundation was founded to raise private funds to enhance the quality of life for residents at Kane. The resi-dents benefit greatly from the stimulation of special events and extracurricular activities that keep them in touch with their communities. To register a team for the tournament, call Bill LaLonde at (412) 422-6773 or email [email protected]. PSN

Kane Foundation hosts 25th annual Director’s Golf Tournament

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FORMAT:FOUR-PLAYER SCRAMBLE. Men will play from White Markers and Women will play from Red Markers.

ENTRY FEE:The entry fee is $45.00 per person ($180.00 per four-player team) which includes green fees, carts, food and prizes.

WHEN TO BE THERE:Teams should report to the North Park Golf Course no later than 9:00 am. Shotgun start begins PROMPTLY at 10:00 am.

HOW TO SIGN UP:The registration form is located at Kanecare.com. Return the entry form and payment of entry fees by Monday, September 30. Refer to the registration form for more details.

OTHER DETAILS:The tournament is open to full-time Allegheny County employees, retirees and the general public. Awards dinner and ceremony will immediately follow the tournament at the Rose Barn.

Questions? Call Bill Lalonde at 412-292-8060 or Special Events Office at 412-350-5929.

Photo taken from www.istockphoto.com.

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Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania has partnered with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food

Bank to promote September as Hunger Action Month, an annual observance by Feeding America to encourage in-dividuals and organizations to join the fight against hunger.

The joint effort began on August 29 when representatives of Columbia, the Food Bank and several South Hills area food pantries gathered to acknowledge a $20,000 contribution from Columbia to the pantries to support customers in need in the local area. The check presentation took place at the offices of South Hills Interfaith Ministries in Bethel Park. The South Hills area was chosen for this contribution as a way for the gas company to thank communities along the Route 51/88 corridor for their patience while major work continues on that intersection.

Columbia Gas marks Hunger Action Month with gift to South Hills food pantries

Columbia recently completed a $6 million pipeline improvement project along the corridor.

“Columbia is grateful for the opportu-nity to partner with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to raise aware-ness about hunger insecurity,” says Co-lumbia Gas of Pennsylvania president Mark Kempic. “One in six Americans do not have access to enough food, and that is not acceptable. We are looking forward to working with the Food

Bank to make a difference in our com-munities.”

“We are deeply appreciative of the efforts by Columbia Gas to support our mission both through its generous financial gift and the willingness of its employees to volunteer their time to help their neighbors in need,” adds Food Bank CEO Lisa Scales. “Hunger is a big issue in our community and its impact on the elderly and children is particularly severe. But together, we are making a difference for many people.”

In addition to this contribution, Co-lumbia is participating in Produce to People, a food bank initiative that de-livers fresh produce and other items to people in their communities. Columbia volunteers will provide free food to lo-cal residents on September 20 during a Produce to People distribution at the Church in the Round Food Pantry in Aliquippa. PSN

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By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

Western Pennsylvania is traditionally known for its consistent climate with

fourdefinedseasons:rainysprings,temperate summers, delightful falls and, yes, harsh winters. Yet as we’ve seen in the past few years alone, our region can also be del-uged with flooding, heat waves, fires, tornados and other naturaldisasters that we may be less ac-customed to.

With September being National Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s a good idea to revisit the sub-ject of emergency preparedness. Because emergencies happen with little or no warning, the key is to take some simple steps to prepare in advance so that you will be ready when one occurs. The following programs and resources can help you do so.

PaVOAD

The Pennsylvania Voluntary Orga-nizations Active in Disasters—or, PaVOAD—consists of member organizations like the American Red Cross and Salvation Army that come together to provide a variety of relief and recovery assistance to the residents of the Commonwealth when a disaster strikes. Examples of services include food and water, shelter services, blankets, psycho-logicalfirstaid,andassistancewithlong-term recovery in affected com-munities. “If you need, for example, help mucking out your basement

Preparing for the unexpected: Programs and information to help you be ready in case of an emergency

afteraflood,youcanreachouttothem for assistance,” says Lucille Underwood, assistant disaster co-ordinator with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health. Pa-VOAD is currently pulling together a directory of pertinent information on member organizations; look for it soon at https://pavoad.communi-tyos.org/cms/home.

Safe Neighbors

The Safe Neighbors: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults program is an initiative of the Allegheny County Department of Human Ser-vices Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) and the Office of Behav-ioral Health, in partnership with the American Red Cross. It offers eas-ily useable resources and simple,

practical steps that seniors can take to prepare for a home or weather emergency. “This program is vital to the senior community because it gives them the tools and resources they need to be proactive in prepar-ing for emergencies, and it does so in an accessible way,” says Matt Auflick,planningandpreparednessmanager for the Red Cross. More than 38 workshops have served 800 participants since the Safe Neigh-bors program began a few years ago. In the one-hour workshops, a disaster response professional or trained volunteer from the American Red Cross covers basic steps for emergency preparedness, includ-ing devising a plan for different emergency situations, preparing a

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Grab n Go Kit, staying informed during a disaster, avoiding com-mon types of scams that are more prevalent during crisis situations, and taking care of your emotional health during a stressful situation.

The Grab n Go Kit is an important part of the Safe Neighbors work-shop. “When a disaster strikes, you don’t want to be running around your house grabbing your medication, car keys, cash and other essentials, especially if the event is unfolding quickly and you need to leave your home,” comments DHS/AAA proj-ect manager Shirley Hanley. The kit includes a tote; a neck wallet in which cash, keys and emergency contact information can be tucked and kept close to the body in case of necessary evacuation; templates for recording personal information; and an emergency information pamphlet that explains two scenarios to pre-pare for: 1) leaving your home and 2) sheltering in place.

“If you end up at a shelter, which, of course, you weren’t planning to do, this template has informa-tion that you can just hand to the shelter coordinator, and they can immediately begin the process of getting you what you need with little delay,” Shirley explains. Or if you’re sheltering at home, it’s important to have thought through what you will need for a couple of days or a week, such as water, canned food and a manual can opener, batter-ies, pet supplies if you have a pet, just to name a few things. “In either case, be cautious and thoughtful about putting original documents and critical financial informationin your Grab n Go Kit and either

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Information and help are only a few clicks awayThe following websites are useful to keep on hand in order to learn about emergency preparedness or for getting help in case of an emergency.

American Red Cross: www.redcross.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov

Institute for Business and Home Safety: www.ibhs.org

National Weather Service: www.nws.noaa.gov

Ready PA: www.readyPA.org

US Department of Health and Human Services: www.hhs.gov/disasters

US Federal Emergency Management Administration: www.fema.gov

Need emergency transportation?

Sometimes all we need in an emergency is a lift to get us where we need to go. DHS/AAA provides trans-portation services through ACCESS for emergency situations on an individual case basis. ACCESS can provide rides on short notice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including to temporary shelters or medical facilities. ACCESS can be reached at (412) 562-5380 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at (412) 381-7320 after hours. PSN

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leaving it near your front door at home or taking it to a shelter in case of emergency,” Shirley adds. Instead, use photocopies of es-sential documents and keep it near you at all times.

To request a Safe Neighbors workshop for your group or orga-nization, email [email protected].

Yellow Dot

Pennsylvania’s Yellow Dot Pro-gram was created to assist those whohavebeeninatrafficaccidentand aren’t able to communicate their emergency care needs by themselves. “I do all the driving because my husband Rich has health concerns related to strokes, so if we were together in the car and an accident should happen and I was injured, Rich wouldn’t be able to explain to the EMS what they’d need to know,” says Lucille. “With Yellow Dot, I have a better feeling knowing that if some-thing would happen, my husband would get better care because we are prepared.”

Here’s how the program works: Participants complete a personal information form, which includes their name and photo, contact information, emergency contact information, medical history and medications, allergies and their doctors’ names. The form goes into the person’s glove compart-ment. A yellow dot is placed in the vehicle’srearwindowtoalertfirstresponders to check the glove compartment for vital information to ensure the individuals receive the medical attention they need. “Every

day you hear about car accidents and I realized that a lot of people didn’t know about Yellow Dot, so I started passing out information at senior programs around town,” Lucille shares. “It’s gotten a great response and I’m absolutely thrilled with it.”

The program is a cooperative effort among the Pennsylvania Depart-ments of Transportation, Health and Aging; Pennsylvania State Police; Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and First Responders and local law enforcement. To learn more, visit www.yellowdot.pa.gov.

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For additional information on where to turn to get help during an emer-gency, dial 211.

“Facing a disaster can take an emo-tional toll on anyone, and not being prepared heightens your stress levelsevenmore,”Lucilleconfirms.“The first thing I tell anyone in adisaster is, ‘You’re having a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.’ It’s really important to stay as calm as you can during an emergency, and if you have a plan and are ready, your stress goes down.” PSN

Emotional Support Line

The Office of Behavioral Health opens an Emotional Support Line that anyone can call during a di-saster. This phone number is only turned on during a disaster; other-wise, the number is not in service. When a disaster strikes, you will see the number for this support line scrolled across the bottom of your local TV channels.

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September Menu Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Area Agency on AgingBirmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive

William McKain, Allegheny County Manager

Marc Cherna, DirectorMildred E. Morrison, Administrator

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Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460;

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Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342Citiparks (412) 422-6570Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250Elder-ado, Inc. (412) 381-6900Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010

LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

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Monday, September 9: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, orange.

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Friday, September 13: Swiss steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, leaf spinach, pineapple tidbits.

Monday, September 16:Bakedfish,cheesetortelliniwithmarinara sauce, Italian green beans, orange.

Tuesday, September 17: Chef’s salad bowl, corn and black bean salad, watermelon cuts.

Wednesday, September 18, Birthday menu: Stuffed cab-bage, garlic whipped potatoes, carrot slices, apple.

Thursday ,September 19: Tuna salad, potato salad, chilled vegetable salad, mandarin oranges.

Friday, September 20: Turkey with gravy, scalloped pota-toes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, chocolate chip cookies.

Monday, September 23: Pepper steak with gravy, garlic whipped potatoes, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, September 24: Turkey ham, carrot-broccoli and raisin salad, beet slices, cherry gelatin.

Wednesday, September 25: Baked cod, au gratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes, sugar cookies.

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Friday, September 27: Springs with meatballs, tossed salad, cantaloupe cubes.

Monday, September 30: Creamy macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges. PSN

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My late father was a retired Univer-sity of Pittsburgh campus police-

man. For years he worked the late shift and usually when he came home from work in the early morning, I was still asleep. He would often catch some break-ing news story and if he felt it important enough, he would awaken me and fill me in. There were two such stories that I will always remember: the time Bobby Kennedy was shot and that eventful day, December 31, 1972, when Roberto Clemente died in a plane crash.

Both times I couldn’t fall back to sleep. When my sister, Peg, found out about Clemente’s death, she cried. He was her favorite ball player and I am sure countless Pirates fans felt her grief, as well.

Roberto Walker Clemente was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 13, 1934. He was an exceptional athlete and was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Dodgers orga-nization knew what they had in Clemente but they had no room for him in their lineup. They tried to hide him at their Montreal farm club but a Pirates scout spotted him. The Pirates drafted Clemente for $4,000 from the Dodgers in 1954. Clemente would go on to play right field for the Buccos.

Over the years, Clemente had a stellar career. A brief glimpse of his records shows that he was a 12-time all-star, a 12-time gold glove winner, four-time batting champ and National League MVP in 1966. In the 1971 World Series, he batted .414, earning him the series MVP award.

Watching Clemente play was indeed a treat for baseball fans. When he was in Forbes Field’s right field, he developed his own special style of play, which was scrutinized by countless youngsters, including myself. Years ago, I played organized hardball in a league sponsored by my grade school, St. Philomena. It was fun. Each team had uniforms given by the school and when we batted we all wore those funny looking batting helmets that more resembled a wrestler’s headgear.

One day, prior to a game, my manager gave me a ride to the ball field. On the way he told me I would be playing in right field. When I told him that I never played in the outfield before, he turned towards me and asked if I had ever seen Clemente play. My eyes widened. I had visions of making basket catches below the knees, of racing to the ball hit to right and then firing a strike to the first baseman hoping to nail a runner who made too wide a turn, of throwing the ball underhanded to the second baseman on a ball hit my way. Coach burst my bubble when he told me not to play like

Clemente: one of the greatest to ever wear the Pirates uniformClemente, but to catch the ball with two hands and throw the ball immediately into second on a base hit.

Clemente also performed incredible feats of athletic ability, catching balls headed for the gap or over the fence for a homer. Speaking of his throwing be-hind the runners at first, it is estimated that he threw out anywhere from 10 to 12 runners in this manner, once catching the great Willie Mays flat-footed as he made too wide a turn.

There was no questioning Clemente’s arm. For example, on back-to-back days he made the Giant’s Willie McCovey his victim. On Friday, August 20, 1962, Clemente made a perfect throw to Pirates

catcher Smoky Burgess, who caught McCovey at the plate. This throw brought the crowd to its feet. The following afternoon, with McCovey on second, Orlando Cepeda singled to right. A prudent man would have stopped at third. McCovey had thoughts of scoring but that’s all they were, just thoughts. Clemente ran to the ball hit by Cepeda and made an incredible throw to catcher Don Leppert, who in turn made a fine throw to Don Hoak at third. McCovey was tagged out.

Clemente was also known for his batting average. When it was his turn to bat, he would take his time in walking to the batter’s box. Like a Shakespearian actor, Clemente was making a dramatic entrance using home plate as his stage. I remember leaning forward in my seat, waiting to see what was about to unfold. When he hit a ball he tore out of the batter’s box, but he did not resemble a track star. His running motion was not fluid; he more closely resembled a startled horse running out of a burning stable. Arms and legs went this way and that way, and when he got to second he went into that feet-first slide that I so admired. PSN

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help, as well,” Stan comments. The process typically begins with an as-sessment over the phone. “We ask a bunch of questions, explain the criteria and guide individuals through the ap-plication process. We make them aware of things like security deposits and en-trance fees, amenity costs, spend down programs, personal care home supple-ments, levels of care in case you may need it down the road and want to age in place, and of course considerations about whether the person’s preferred placement will be affordable to them. We also look at things like making sure they are matched up at a community that offers activities that the person likes to do to stay active and well.”

Senior Lifestyle Connections covers a 60-mile radius of the greater Pitts-burgh area and works with about 210 senior communities that their clients can choose from. “We know these communities very well and are able to communicate with them to make sure the person we’re recommending is a good fit for the facility,” Stan adds. “We

explore options that geographically and financially meet the residents’ spe-cific needs and we work as an advocate for the family.”

Senior Lifestyle Connections is able to offer its services free of charge to its clients because they receive a one-time commission from the facilities after a resident is comfortably and happily established there for 30 days. “My com-mission does not reflect on what the resident pays and, oftentimes, I can negotiate terms that can actually save the client money. It’s sort of like buying a car: the communities know that we’re out comparing facilities so they’re will-ing to negotiate. It’s a win-win.”

With this in mind, it makes good sense to turn to Senior Lifestyle Connections for help with placing your loved one in the best facility possible. “Why would you attempt to do this yourself when you can use a knowledgeable service who can do all the research for you?” Stan asks. “It’s especially valuable for people who are faced with being

discharged from the hospital but they can’t return home. We can help people cut through all the information and get them out looking at places the same day. And there’s actually no one we can’t find placement for.”

Stan believes that eliminating stress is the most sensitive part of his job, and he is careful to work together with families to comprise a plan of action to make this lifestyle transition as smooth as possible. “I feel blessed to have a career that is both gratifying and re-warding through helping families with this major life change,” he concludes. “Our number one concern is always the resident’s well being, along with treating every client as if they are one of our own family members.” PSN

Stan is available to speak to groups. To inquire or to learn more about his services, call (724) 787-7030, email [email protected] or visit www.seniorhelpfree.com. The phone is an-swered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments.Eligibility: 62 years or older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income

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Located in the Hill District, efficiency

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Roosevelt Arms Apartments

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• 1 BR starting at $703 • All utilities included • Section 8 subsidy accepted • Accessible units available • Across from Heinz Hall

Uptown Ebenezer Tower Apartments

420 Dinwiddie Street, Pgh, PA. 15219 62 Years or Older or Mobility Impaired

• 1 Bedroom Apartments • W/W Carpet • Balcony

• Card Entry Access Intercom TV System • Central Air and Heat

• Utilities Included • Equipped Kitchen

• Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Public Transportation at Corner

Income Limits Apply 1 Person: $22,050 2 Persons: $25,200 (412) 391-9465

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Tiffany Apartments925 California Ave

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Lynn Williams Apartments

3710 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• Affordable housing for seniors

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• HUD subsidized rent

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• Income limitations apply.

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West LakeAPARTMENTS

1015 Crucible St. West End, PA 15220

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSINGPERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER

1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C

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1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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62 years of age and older Each unit features • wall-to-wall carpet

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John Paul Plaza

Brinton Towers Apartments• One Bedroom and Large Efficiency Apartments

• Wall to Wall Carpeting • Public Transportation at Door

• Equipped Kitchen ‑ Frost‑free Refrigerator

• Community Room ‑ Lounge Areas ‑ Billiard Room

• Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning

• Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System

• Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking

• Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income

• 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon

• Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped

Hours: Mon‑Fri. 8 a.m.‑5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.‑1 p.m.

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Lloyd McBride Court614 Lincoln Ave.

Millvale, PA 15209

• Affordable housing for seniors

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• Income limitations apply.

Come see all that we have to offer!

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Milliones Manor

Apartments 2827 Bedford Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for one and two bedroom units

• All household members

must be 62 years of age or older.

• Income restrictions apply.

• Section 8 vouchers and

certifications accepted. For more details call (412) 681-6350

Wood Towers Apartments

810 Wood St., Wilkinsburg

• One bedroom • Section 8 Certified Housing • 62 Years of Age or if disabled must be mobility or sensory impaired • On-site

management • Central air and heat • Laundry facility • Balcony • Intercom

system • Community room

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Homewood House Apartments

7130 Frankstown Avenue

Now accepting applications

• 62 Years or Physically Disabled 18 and over

• Access to Public Transportation • Balcony

• 1 Bedroom Apartment • WW Carpeting

• Rent based on Section 8 • Equipped Kitchen

• White Sheer Drapes • Laundry Facilities

• Intercom System • On-Site Management

• Community Room • Outside Sitting Areas

• Individual Controlled Heat & Air Conditioner

• Off Street Parking

Call (412) 244-8161 Voice/Relay 711 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Caring for the Caregiver

Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like fam-ily.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employ-ees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.

Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physi-cal therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medi-cal condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provid-ed in hours, visits or shifts in the home.

Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services must be or-dered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipi-ent must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most long-term care insurance policies.

Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?

A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregiv-ers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN

For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 279-7800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services

A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services Home Care Services

For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:

Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development

[email protected]

We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom

Our Home HealthDivision can provide you with Skilled Servicesordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include:

• Skilled Nursing • Mental Health Nursing • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Social Work • Home Health Aides

Do you have questions?

Call us at

412-279-7800Or visit us at

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Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care

• Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services

• Companions • Medication Management

• Homemaking • Private Duty Nursing or

Home Health Aides • PDA and VA Services • Long Term Care Insurances • Worker’s Compensation

Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or Non-Medical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

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Baptist Homes Society is taking wellness to the

streets of Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon, Dormont, Bethel Park, Carnegie and more, with regular visits to recre-ation centers, senior centers, adult day care facilities and other community venues. Sue Lauer, BHS Commu-nity Liaison, schedules the programs with area senior and community groups. BHS certified fitness co-ordinators, Jessica Higgs and Aileen Stanish, offer many different interactive, entertaining programs. Top-ics include wellness, chair yoga, brain health, fitness, and healthy diet. “We bring ideas that seniors can take home and use,” explains Sue. “They can practice chair yoga while watching

Jessica Higgs discusses nutrition basics with seniors at the Life Span Hillsdale Center in the Dormont Municipal Building.

Taking wellness to the streets

TV or reading. Our programs are interactive and fun because the laughter and social interaction are as beneficial as the ideas we present.”

If you’d like Baptist Homes Society to visit your next senior group meeting, contact Sue Lauer at 412-572-8308. PSN

Free bus trip for World War II and Korean veteransOctober 1 is the next date for a one-day free bus trip to Washington, DC to visit the National World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial and time permit-ting the Iwo Jima Memorial. The trip is for WWII and Korean War veterans. The goal is to fill every seat with a veteran; therefore the trip is unable to accommodate family or friends. There will be a nurse on each bus, as well as several assistants.

Boxed meals are provided and wheel-chairs available for those who need them. Pick-up sites are: Beaver, Ross Park Mall (North Hills), Parkway Center Mall (Greentree) and Miracle Mile Shop-ping Center (Monroeville). Donations are gratefully accepted to make these trips possible. Checks can be made pay-able to WWII Veterans Memorial Bus Trip and mailed to ESB Bank, Corpora-tion St., Beaver, Pa. 15009 (Attn: Paula). For more information and/or reserva-tions, call (724) 709-3614. PSN

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For residents 62 years of age or older

Open House/Luncheon every Wednesday. Call to RSVP.

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By Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN Giant Eagle Nutrition Specialist For Pittsburgh Senior News

In the past few weeks, sever-al nutrition topics have been in the news. This month’s column will focus on two unrelated but important topics: gluten and sodium.

In August, the Food and Drug Administration issued a final ruling that defined “gluten free” for labeling purposes. This is of major importance

What’s new regarding gluten and sodium?to the estimated three million people with celiac disease, and is likely to make it easier for both the person with ce-liac and those trying to buy and prepare gluten-free food. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that triggers a reaction in the body that causes damage to the lining of the small intestine. The end result is discomfort and the blocking of critical nutrients. Under the new definition, foods have to have less than 20 parts per million to be labeled gluten free. This is an amount that is detect-able by testing and is used by some in gluten free labels now. For more information, go to the “downloads” tab at Fda.gov and read the con-sumer update titled, “What is Gluten Free?”

The topic of sodium con-tinues to be researched and discussed. Sodium is an essential nutrient that is important in maintaining the fluid and electrolyte balance of the body. The role of sodium relates to all of us but is especially impor-tant to those who perspire heavily (they lose sodium and need to replace it) and who have salt-sensitive high blood pressure (they need to minimize sodium).

We all need sodium to keep our hearts pumping with regularity; the ques-tion is how much. Sodium is a natural component of some foods. We know it as component of table salt (sodium chloride) but it is also present in a long list of ingredients added to food,

beverages and even medica-tions. (Check out the bread or cereal in front of you.) Reaching the daily goal of 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day is hard if you eat out, have a heavy hand on the salt shaker, or don’t choose your foods to keep sodium in check. It’s estimat-ed that most Americans top 3,500 mg. a day and can gain health benefits by cutting down, but going lower than 1,500 mg. isn’t safe without medical supervision.

While the debate goes on about the amount we need, start with your medical doc-tor and a check on your blood pressure. The next person to see is a registered dietitian to help you locate foods that meet your personal need for this important nutrient. PSN

Gable Ridge

8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

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(412) 241-9474Alia Carter, Senior ManagerRent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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By William McKendree Family Services of Western PA APPRISE Team Leader For Pittsburgh Senior News

The annual open enrollment season for selecting a Medicare Advantage Plan or Prescription

Drug Plan is coming up soon. Enroll-ment begins on October 15 and ends on December 7, with plan selections going into effect the first of the year (January 1, 2014).

For many reasons, this year’s enroll-ment season promises to be a busy time. Medicare enrollees are concerned about the cost of medical care and prescription drugs. In addition, many people are concerned about continued access to their health care providers. So where can consumers turn for answers to their healthcare questions?

APPRISE can help. APPRISE is Penn-sylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program. It provides free counseling to help individuals un-derstand their healthcare options. In Allegheny County, the APPRISE pro-gram is operated by Family Services of Western Pennsylvania, a private nonprofit organization, in partner-ship with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging. APPRISE works individually and confidentially with clients to help them understand their Medicare and Medicaid benefits, identify other medical assistance programs for which they might be eligible, and make informed decisions about which healthcare options are best for them.

To help you with your Medicare and other healthcare coverage questions, APPRISE has scheduled several Open Enrollment Events in Allegh-eny County (see list below). At these

Medicare Open Enrollment starts next month; don’t miss your chance to review your medical and prescription drug coverage

events, counselors will conduct con-fidential, one-on-one appointments. You will have the opportunity to discuss your current plan (changing costs in premiums, co-pays and de-ductibles) and get assistance in choos-ing an effective strategy that will provide you with the most compre-hensive and cost effective coverage.

Because a large response is anticipated, individuals who want counseling are encouraged to schedule an appoint-ment as soon as possible by calling AP-PRISE at (412) 661-1438. Additionally, be prepared to make the most of your counseling session. Do your research ahead of time and make a list of ques-tions that you have. If you are thinking of changing providers, find out what insurances your doctors accept, and bring a list of the prescription medica-tions that you currently take.

October 15 will be here sooner than you think, so give APPRISE a call today.

2013 Medicare Open Enrollment Events

You will be able to:

* get answers to your health insurance questions.

* compare Medicare plans.

* review your coverage and benefits.

* apply for help paying for medical care and prescription medications.

Each event is open to the public and provides an opportunity to meet one on one with counselor to discuss health coverage options. To attend any of these events, call (412) 661-1438 to schedule an appointment.

October 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Rd., Franklin Park

October 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Leming-ton Community Center, 1701 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh

October 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Juan Diego Parish, 201 Ninth St., Sharpsburg

October 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wood-haven Care Center, 2400 McGinley Rd., Monroeville

October 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 126 Ft. Couch Rd., Bethel Park

October 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. at AlleKiski Foundation, One Ace Ave., Natrona Heights

November 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Jewish Community Center, 5738 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh

November 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Athaniasus Parish, Seven Chalfonte Ave., West View

November 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sub-urban General Hospital, 100 S. Jackson St., Bellevue

November 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. at South Park Township Community Bldg., 2675 Brownsville Rd., South Park Twp.

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Town Hall Forums: The Impact of the Affordable Health Care Act on Accessing Health Care in Pennsylvania

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 represents a dra-matic impact on the American healthcare system, the most significant and sweeping federal health care legislation since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. The ACA includes a series of reforms that transform the accessibility and quality of healthcare for millions of Americans, and the potential to radically change the delivery and cost of health-care for the majority of Americans. The Town Hall Forums are intended to provide a basic (and objective) look of the law’s function and scope, focusing particularly on how it will directly impact on the benefits, cost, and access to care for people in Pennsylvania.

Health Insurance Exchanges (now officially referred to as Market Places) are scheduled to go into effect nationally (in-cluding Pennsylvania) on October 1. The Town Hall Forums will explore the options that will be available to consumers in Pennsylvania, and address some of the FAQ about the Health Insurance Exchanges.

In addition, these forums will consider the broader implica-tions of the Affordable Care Act, in particular, how the ACA will impact and change the Medicare system (potentially for the better and worse). For individuals who rely on Medicare for their healthcare coverage, understanding what’s currently happening and what’s on the horizon for Medicare’s ben-eficiaries is imperative.

Each Town Hall Meeting is open to the general public and follows the same general format: The first hour is devoted to introducing the program and the panelists, explaining the presentation format, and then providing an overview of the impact of the Affordable Care Act on accessing healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania. The remaining two hours will be an Open Forum, allowing members of the audience to direct their questions to the expert panel.

October 2 from 9 a.m. to Noon at University of Pittsburgh, University Club – Ballroom B, 123 University Place, Pitts-burgh

This event is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, the APPRISE Program of Allegheny County and the Allegheny Link to Aging and Disability Resources. To attend, email your RSVP to [email protected].

October 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Westmoreland County Com-munity College – Science Hall, 145 Pavilion Ave., Youngwood

This event is sponsored by the Westmoreland County Com-munity College, the APPRISE Programs of Westmoreland County and Allegheny County, and the Westmoreland County and Allegheny County Link to Aging and Disability Resources. To attend, email your RSVP to [email protected]. PSN

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Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577.Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.Laughter Yoga, laugh your socks off without jokes. Call (412) 271-7660, email [email protected] or visit www.compassionatelaughter.net.Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412)-608-8429. Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites. Bob (412) 487-3134.Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com.Book our handsome Barbershop Quartet for your next big event. Up-tempo, funny, recognizable songs. Call Tom at (412) 956-1209.Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or [email protected] Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822.Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064.Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536.Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134.Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093. Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com.Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557.Speakers Available:Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374.Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack 1 (800) 756-9161.

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Bernadette L. RoseSupervisorCall (412) 241-5415

Available UnitsEva P. Mitchell Residence

1621 Lincoln Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206Now accepting Housing Applications. Age 62 and older or Mobility Impaired.

Section 8 assistance available to those who qualify. Rent reduced to 30% of tenant income. 20% Income Limits: 1 Person $9,100; 2 Person $10,400 50% Income Limits: 1 Person $22,750; 2 Person $26,000 60% Income Limits: 1 Person $27,300; 2 Person $31,200

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Elliott Heights1110 Steuben St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220

62 and Older

Alia Carter, Senior Manager(412) 920-7181

Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance

➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ On-Site Laundry Facility ➻ Service Coordinator

An affiliate of National Church Residences

Riverview Manor

Age 62 or Mobility Impaired

1500 LeTort St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • (412) 734-0741Dave Carlton • (Property Manager)

Affordable, Comfortable Retirement Living

Rent is based on income.

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Beechtree Commons6460 Leechburg Rd. Verona, PA 15147

62 and Older

➻ Central Air ➻ Community/Game Room

➻ Controlled Access ➻ Elevator

➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Library

➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan➻ All Utilities Included

(412) 798-5589Alia Carter, Senior ManagerRent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

Affordable Housing for Seniors

Equipped Kitchens Mini blinds

Laundry facilities Wall to wall carpet

24 hour emergency maintenance Cable TV ready

Individually controlled heat/air conditioning Utilities Included *

AJ Demor Towers – Verona

412-‐820-‐0388 *Emory Senior Housing, E. Liberty

412-‐363-‐6894 *Lavender Heights, Penn Hills

412-‐798-‐1341 Ridge Avenue, New Kensington

724-‐337-‐4080

Income and age restrictions apply. Contact the community of your choice for details.

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Affordable Housing for Seniors

Equipped Kitchens Mini blinds

Laundry facilities Wall to wall carpet

24 hour emergency maintenance Cable TV ready

Individually controlled heat/air conditioning Utilities Included *

AJ Demor Towers – Verona

412-‐820-‐0388 *Emory Senior Housing, E. Liberty

412-‐363-‐6894 *Lavender Heights, Penn Hills

412-‐798-‐1341 Ridge Avenue, New Kensington

724-‐337-‐4080

Income and age restrictions apply. Contact the community of your choice for details.

Professionally Managed by:

Taken from www.bestcleanjokes.com.

Dentist Visit

A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to the dentist. “I want a tooth pulled, and I don’t want any pain killers because I’m in a big hurry,” the woman said. “Just extract the tooth as quickly as possible, and we’ll be on our way.”

The dentist was quite impressed. “You’re certainly a courageous woman,” he said. “Which tooth is it?” The woman turned to her husband and said, “Show him your tooth, dear.”

Last Respects

At a motivational seminar three men are asked to come up to the stage. They were all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about you?

The first guy says, “I would like to hear them say that I was the great doctor of my time, and a great family man.”

The second guy says, “I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow.”

The last guy replies, “I would like to hear them say...... LOOK!!! HE’S MOVING!!!!!”

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Congratulations to Bob Ralicki who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Steamboat Willie; 2. Mortimer Mouse; 3. Oswald the Rabbit; 4. Walt Disney; 5. White;

6. Yellow; 7. 1930; 8. Amelia; 9. Pluto; 10. Fantasia.

Solar System TriviaAnswer the following questions correctly for a chance to win $30 cash.

To enter, mail your answers to Pittsburgh Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Pittsburgh Senior News.

Name________________________________________________

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1. What is the closest planet to the Sun?______________________________________________________________________

2. What is the name of the 2nd biggest planet in our solar system?______________________________________________

3. What is the hottest planet in our solar system?_____________________________________________________________

4. What planet is famous for its big red spot on it?____________________________________________________________

5. What planet is famous for the beautiful rings that surround it?_______________________________________________

6. Is the sun a star or a planet?_____________________________________________________________________________

7. What planet is known as the red planet?___________________________________________________________________

8. Earth is located in which galaxy?_________________________________________________________________________

9. What is the name of the first satellite sent into space?_______________________________________________________

10. Is the planet Neptune bigger than Earth?_________________________________________________________________

HARRISON HI RISE Senior Apartments

2006 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

Rent Assistance

Harrison Hi Rise is a Secure Apartment building conveniently located near shopping and public transportation.

Amenities Include:

All Utilities Community Room

Air Conditioning Video Surveillance

Individual Balcony Community Life Services

Laundry Facilities Fitness Room

Call (724) 224-4571 for more information.

Steelworkers TowerElderly Hi-Rise

2639 Perrysville Avenue • Now accepting applications

for efficiency and one-bedroom apartments

• Eligibility: 62 years old or in need of features of an accessible unit

• Section 8 certified• Equipped kitchen, W/W carpet,

A/C, FREE laundry facilities, lounge area, community room and balconies.

• Equal Housing Opportunity

Call (412) 321-2460 [email protected]

Forest Hills Senior Apartments

2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

RENT ASSISTED HOUSINGPERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER

1 BEDROOM APARTMENTSEquipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting,

A/C, Window Coverings, Community Room, Laundry Facility,

Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower

Income Limits Apply

Equal Housing Opportunity

1 (800) 238-7555

ORMSBY MANORAPARTMENTS

(Mt. Oliver)

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSINGPERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER

1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C

• community room • laundry room • and much more!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSPLEASE CALL:

(412) 829-3910 or 1 (800) 238-7555

Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pmEQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

493 Castle Shannon Blvd.Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired

HUD subsidized one- bedroom apartments

Call 412-563-6566 or visit www.baptisthomes.org

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Crossword Puzzle answer on page 2

©King Features

ACROSS1 Book after Joel5 Blind piece9 Zodiac cat12 Article of merchandise13 Franc successor14 Illustrations15 Actor Schreiber16 Sheltered17 “Good Will Hunting”

setting, for short18 — gin fizz19 Sister20 Mexican entree21 Peacock net23 Blond shade25 Nuanced28 Stole32 “— Little Prayer” (1967

song)33 Wear down34 Here and there36 Choice37 Anger38 Pigs’ digs39 Hoodoo42 Donkey44 California wine valley48 Exist49 Con50 PC pic51 Crooner Damone52 “The Little Sparrow”53 Infamous fiddler54 Request55 Strange (Var.)56 Paradise

DOWN1 Piercing tools2 Armor of a sort3 Dunkable snack4 Trombone tally5 Rap session?6 Humdinger7 Sports venues8 Sock part9 Tibetan monk10 Lindros of hockey11 “Beetle Bailey” dog20 Step tally, according

to Hitchcock22 “The — Witch Project”24 Won all the games25 Small taste26 W. Hemisphere land27 — -relief29 Luau dish30 Tokyo’s old name31 Lair35 Villain36 Turn to bone39 Coffee40 Eye part41 Make out43 Celebrity45 Served perfectly46 Skin opening47 In due time49 Gorilla

More Than Just A Place To Live

www.cmshousing.com TDD: 1-800-545-1833

Beautiful, Senior Apartments Near You!

Affordable Rents Include Utilities

a.m. Rodriguez Associates inc. and CMS Management proudly present...

Carson Retirement Residence 2850 East Carson Street * Pittsburgh, PA 15203 * 412-481-0700

Carnegie Retirement Residence 200 Railroad Avenue * Carnegie, PA 15106 * 412-276-0102

Munhall Retirement Residence 1000 Andrew Street * Munhall, PA 15120 * 412-462-3200

Retirement Residence of PLUM 620 Repp Road, New Kensington (Plum Borough), PA 15068 * 724-339-2925

RossHill Retirement Residence 7500 Ross Park Drive * Pittsburgh, PA 15237 * 412-847-0161

South Hills Retirement Residence 125 Ruth Street, Pittsburgh (Mt. Washington) PA 15211 * 412-481-8100

Summit Retirement Residence 125 South Sixth Street * Duquesne, PA 15110 * 412-466-7755

The Oaks Retirement Residence 2967 Jacks Run Road * White Oak, PA 15131 * 412-675-0412

WoodCrest Retirement Residence

1502 Woodcrest Avenue * Moon, PA 15108 * 412-264-0918

IF ANYONE’S GOING TO LOSE SLEEP... IT’LL BE US.

Since 1900, Eugene Beck Company, Inc. has been providing residents of Allegheny County with reliable, high-quality heating and air conditioning services for their homes.

Whatever it takes.

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Services and Specialties include:

• Heating and air conditioning installation and repair

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• Air conditioner cleaning and check-up

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• Over 100 years of experience

• Free estimates

24 Hour Emergency Service (412) 635-8424

(412) 321-3356 • (412) 931-0949

924 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 • http://eugenebeckcompany.com

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