Rochester, Pa.—In celebration of Black History Month, the Beaver County Democratic
Committee is hosting an evening of spoken word and poetry to honor the voices of the Black community in Beaver County. The theme is “All the Bridges We Have Made.”
The event will take place on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 7 pm online using Zoom. Those interested in attending can sign up by going to www.BeaverCoutyDemocrats.com/BHM-poetry

“There is a lot of excitement about this event,” said Committee President Terri Mitko. “People in the community were thrilled to see that we are celebrating Black History Month in a safe and creative way, especially after Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman read her beautiful poem ‘The Hill We Climb’ at President Biden’s Inauguration.”

Participants include:
• Mtume Imani, President, Beaver County NAACP
• Alexus Shaw reading from her book “Black Woman: A Poetry Book About Life From A Black
Woman’s Perspective”
• Ariana Suggs
• Andreena Williams
• Shalmai Hall
• Felicia Mycyk reading her poem “We”
• Nadia Knecht
• Unique Writez reading from her book “Hidden Thoughts”

About the Committee: The Beaver County Democratic Committee promotes government leaders at the local, state, and federal levels that are committed to serving with integrity and in the best interests of all people. Our mission is to elect and support Democratic government officials who listen to the people they serve and reflect the interests and priorities of Beaver County citizens.

The Daugherty Township Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a fish fry every Friday, starting this Friday, February 19 and continuing through Good Friday, April 2, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
This year’s fish fry will be take-out only due to CDC restrictions. Orders can also be placed in advance by calling (724) 847-3606.

The United Way of Beaver County is holding a golf  ball drop as a fundraiser If you click on the photo above you will be directed to the registration form. For a $25.00 donation you could win one of 20 prizes. There are only 144 balls for the drop available so you have a 1-7 chance of winning a prize.

Police shootings furor brings look at use-of-force policies
By JO CIAVAGLIA, Bucks County Courier Times undefined
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — The man rocked side-to-side as he muttered incoherently with a knife in his hand, but after the sixth time a police officer told him to put down his knife, he suddenly raised it and stepped toward the officer. The officer, who was about 12 feet away, fired, killing him. A state police corporal asked those listening to the real-life incident whether the officer was justified in using deadly force under those circumstances, and whether it was justified even if an autopsy indicated the man likely wouldn’t have reached the officer. The corporal, providing an overview of the criminal and civil standards governing police use of force, said the answer to both questions was yes.

(New Brighton,Pa.) The New Brighton Area School District will start full virtual learning tomorrow and will continue through at least January 18, 2021 at this point due to the rising cases of the COVID-19. During that time New Brighton School District will provide free meals during the virtual learning portion of the school year.  Beginning tomorrow all students enrolled in the District may pick-up a free breakfast and lunch through one of the two options.

Meals can be preordered for the entire week and picked up in the rear of the New Brighton High School at 3202 43^rd Street on Mondays between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  If meals are being preordered for the entire week, parents are required to register their child(ren) by visiting https://forms.gle/qek7uBY6g2Sir8996.

Alternatively, meals will be distributed at the New Brighton Middle School, 901 Penn Avenue, every Tuesday and Thursday between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  Those using the Tuesday/Thursday walk-up service do not need to complete the registration form.

Please contact Jocelyn Haskins at 724-843-1795 Ext. 366 with any questions.  Menus are available at each site upon request.

ZELIENOPLE, Pa. – Nov. 9, 2020 At a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead’s^® seasonal favorite Be A Santa to a Senior returns stronger than ever with new options for community participation.

Program coordinators evaluated the important holiday program and made adjustments with the safety of donors, seniors and volunteers in mind. With seniors in Beaver and Butler counties more isolated than ever because of concerns due to the virus, this year, for the first time in the local program’s 10-year history, Home Instead is teaming up with Amazon Business, to create a contactless gift-giving experience for volunteers and recipients. The new Amazon Business collaboration will provide the same holiday cheer to local seniors while also prioritizing the safety and wellness of all who are involved.

“The Be a Santa to a Senior program brings so much joy to seniors in our community,” said Brendan Kenny, owner of the Zelienople Home Instead office. “We’ve all felt isolated at some point during the pandemic, but seniors are especially at risk of feeling isolated and a simple gift can show them that we are thinking of them. And that’s more important this year than ever.”

 Be a Santa to a Senior relies on the generous support of community members and volunteers, as well as area businesses, nonprofit organizations, and retailers across Beaver and Butler counties.

It’s easy to help. Members of the community can visit BeASantatoaSenior.com and enter their zip code to view Wish Lists for local seniors in the area which are available on Amazon Business through December 11. A personalized greeting can be included with the gift which will be safely delivered to the senior.

“We need the community’s help more than ever to make sure our seniors feel connected this year,” said Kenny. “With all that’s happened this year, we knew we had to find a way to reach those seniors with some holiday cheer, and we are grateful for the community’s support.”

Since the program’s creation in 2003, Be a Santa to a Senior^® has provided approximately 2.1 million gifts and brightened the season for more than 750,000 deserving seniors nationwide. With adjustments, Home Instead will be able to continue the annual gift-giving program while following social distancing and safety precautions during COVID-19.

For more information about the program, visit BeaSantatoaSenior.com or call 724-452-6691.

For ideas and inspiration around helping seniors in your community, visit ReadytoCare.com.