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Stacey Ivol and Shirley Pow from the Beaver Heritage Foundation appeared on Teleforum with Frank Sparks Wednesday September 13, 2017. Stacey and Shirley told Frank and the listeners about the Beaver Heritage Foundation and the many things they do in Beaver. The revamping of the train station and how it is now a multi use facility hosting events such as weddings, parties, and even a Granati Brothers concert. Shirley told the listeners that the train station is open to anyone to rent for their events and the cost is very reasonable. Stacey informed the listeners of the museum beside the train station that she runs and the many displays that appear their throughout the year. The museum isn’t just for displays there are speakers also throughout the year. The main reason for the ladies visit was the topic of Beaver Tales that is coming up on September 22, 2017. Shirley told the listeners that they have story tellers come from around the world come in and tell stories at the gazebo in downtown Beaver. There will be four story tellers to entertain you if you decide to go.  Beaver Tales starts at 7 p.m. and is free to the public all you have to do is bring a lawn chair and maybe a blanket to stay warm.  Some local organizations will be selling popcorn and water but you are welcome to bring your own snacks and enjoy a great evening of story telling.  If you would like more information you can   Call: 724-775-7174. You can also get information on their website at https://beaverheritage.org/

You can also find the Beaver Heritage Foundation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/beaverheritage/

Susan Boser , Penn State Extension Educator of Renewable Resources was on Teleforum with Frank Sparks Tuesday September 12, 2017. Susan gave the listeners an update on  the West Nile Virus and the recent rash of positive tests. Susan suggested that here are many ways to protect yourself from being bit by a mosquito inducing  sprays, oils, citronella candles, power pads and that just names a few. Susan suggested that if you are going to be out to have your body covered with clothing to keep from being bit. She stressed the fact that just because there was a positive test for the West Nile that it doesn’t mean that someone will become infected if bitten.

Susan then went on to talk about water testing and when is a good time to have your water tested. She spoke about what types of water should be tested and why you should have your water tested if you suspect there is a problem.  Susan then demonstrated with a water kit the process of getting a sample of your water and making sure the proper process is followed for the water to be able to be tested. The water test kit is free but there is a fee for the testing. If you would like to have your water tested all you have to do is stop by the Penn State Extension Beaver County Office at 1000 Third Street, Suite 3 Beaver Pa 15009  and pick up your free kit.  The kit has detailed instructions on how to properly acquire a sample and how to ship to Penn State.  If you have any questions and would like to get a hold of Susan you can call her at the Penn State extension at (724) 774-3003  Extension 6.

Check out the Penn State Extension’s website for many useful topics at https://extension.psu.edu/