In This Issue of BeaverLife
9 Nearly Free Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained
Not Taking a Family Vacation This Year? Looking for fun family activities for the summer but not wanting to break the bank on a big vacation? The good news is that there are many options for creating wonderful summertime memories for your kids. Here are 9 free or...
Fun Ways to Brighten Your Family Picnic
There is something enjoyable about eating outside instead of around the normal dining table. So, take advantage of the brighter weather this summer to have a picnic outside. There are so many fun places where you can set up a picnic. You could have a picnic… • In your...
Healthy Things to Add to a Summer Salad
A summer salad—it’s light, bright, and just right on a hot summer evening. The crisp lettuce and crunchy vegetables are refreshing, and with a little extra planning and a few added ingredients, you can pack even more nutrition and deliciousness while enjoying a truly...
5 Fun Summertime Exercises to Enjoy & Benefit From
Summer is the perfect time to start a new workout routine. If you are lacking the motivation to start a new routine or are simply looking for a change to your current routine, there are many options to choose from. These five summertime exercises will not only be...
5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Closet
Spring is the time when the earth renews itself and grows green again. Flowers bloom, trees sprout leaves, and birds sing. Spring is also the perfect time to start fresh by spring cleaning your closet. Yet, spring cleaning can be scary. You never know what you’re...
Around Town
Support the Shaw Park Project
The Shaw Park Project fundraising campaign will establish a new Recreational Town Center, including a brand new pool for the Beaver area and surrounding communities in Beaver County. Give at ShawParkBeaver.org/Donate The Shaw Park Project with the Beaver County...
Diane Wakefield … a Lasting Legacy at the Library
After a 46-year career, the only professional job she’s ever had, Beaver resident Diane Wakefield will retire this spring as librarian of the Beaver Area Memorial Library. She leaves a stellar legacy of the library as growing, relevant and influential in serving a...
In Memoriam: Robert Allen Rice
Beaver resident Robert Allen Rice, an economic development expert, historic preservationist, political aficionado, news junkie and all-around renaissance gentleman, was taken away far too soon with his untimely passing on Jan. 15, 2023. Bob originally was from...
One Home’s History: 494 Bank Street
Written by VALENTINE J. BRKICH Years ago, I had the pleasure of gathering with several Beaverites at the home of Shirley Pow on Bank Street to chat about their personal histories of living here in our lovely little town. Two of these were Juergen and Ingrid Steinmetz,...
Looking Back at Beaver’s Bicentennial Streetscape Project
Submitted by 2002 Bicentennial Streetscape Committee members Chuck Copeland and Mark Peluso, in grateful memory of the energetic commitment given to this initiative by Bob Smith, Dick Shaw, Dave Williams, and Jim Foster. PROJECT OVERVIEW For nearly two decades, Beaver...
Community Info
Women’s Center of Beaver County
Serving All Survivors and Creating Cultural Change Submitted by KAITLYN VEIOCK, Medical Advocacy Community Education Specialist The face of domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy has transformed over the years. When asking community members what they know...
Support the Shaw Park Project
The Shaw Park Project fundraising campaign will establish a new Recreational Town Center, including a brand new pool for the Beaver area and surrounding communities in Beaver County. Give at ShawParkBeaver.org/Donate The Shaw Park Project with the Beaver County...
Beaver Area Citizens Police Academy Alumni
An idea was brought to Beaver by then Police Chief Tony Hovanec. He took it to then Sgt. Dan Madgar, and Dan ran with it. Policing and public safety classes were offered free of charge to participants, with the costs being covered by the then District Attorney Anthony...
Secretary of Interior’s Standard for the Treatment of Historic Properties
Submitted by LISA SATTLER The beautiful residential and commercial architecture throughout Beaver charms many visitors and leads many families to buy here. And many property owners are thrilled to own a building that is not only their home or business, but a piece of...
From the Fire Department: What is a Hero?
I’m not a big fan of the word “hero.” I believe everyone is a hero to someone, most of the time. One of the definitions in the dictionary defines hero as one who shows great courage. Another is a person admired for achievements and noble qualities. During football,...
Beaver History
Secretary of Interior’s Standard for the Treatment of Historic PropertiesJuly 28, 2023
The Beaver Water Lot: A Lasting Remnant of Beaver’s HistoryMarch 17, 2023
Beaver’s Oldest House Gets a 21st Century Interior MakeoverMarch 17, 2023
One Home’s History: 494 Bank StreetDecember 18, 2022
Samuel B. Wilson: Advocatus Prudens et Juris Doctus Praeceptor*March 15, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Healthy Things to Add to a Summer SaladJuly 28, 2023
Walking SafetyAugust 3, 2020
Don’t Invite Us to DinnerApril 2, 2020
Holiday Safety TipsNovember 27, 2019
Growing Herbs Indoors in the Winter TimeNovember 13, 2018
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