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March 2020 Volume 7, Issue 3

OLD GLORY

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GOVERNOR

Tom Wolf

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PA Dept. of Military and

Veterans Affairs

Adjutant General

Major General

Anthony J. Carrelli

Deputy Adjutant

Major General (Ret)

Eric Weller

Director of State

Homes

Andrew Ruscavage

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Southwestern Veterans’

Center

Commandant

Richard Adams

Deputy Commandant

Erin Rakow

Medical Director

David Blinn, MD

Director of Nursing

Ronna Stewart

Admissions

Julia Myers

Therapeutic Activities

Director

Christopher Veitch

Volunteer Coordinator

John Ayers

Director of Social

Services

Coleen Sady-Yesho

Director of Dietetic

Services

Lynn Campbell

Old Glory Editor

Natalie Fewell

Grievance Coordinator

Coleen Sady-Yesho

R. Law

H. McCutchen

H. Braum

V. Moll

R. Culligan

W. Miale

R. Pagone

A. Davis

M. Ellis

J. Oravitz

E. Turner

E. McWilliams

W. Nance

L. Conroy

W. Brown

A. Lance Jr.

R. Roccasano

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E. McWilliams—Air Force

R. Dequenne—Army

J. Rozmus—Army

R. Fennell—Army

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NEW TO ADMINISTRATION

Patrick Williams is our new Accountant 1

After graduating from high school he served 5 years in the United

States Army. After being all that he could be in the Army, Patrick went

on to pursue a College degree in which he obtain from La Roche

College. He has gained a wealth of career experiences with

Pricewaterhouse Cooper and Ernst & Young, two of the largest CPA

firms in the world. Patrick has been married to his beautiful wife,

Dacie for 8 years and they have two wonderful kids, Ava and Wyatt.

He is also very excited and appreciative about being able to serve his

fellow veterans here at SWVC.

Ashley James, Clerk Typist 2 (DON secretary)

I am happy to be a part of the SWVC staff. I was employed at PNC

Bank for the past 8 years. I have broad experience in Hospitality,

Customer service, Assistant living, Office administration, and Banking. In

my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends,

decorating my home, reading, and shopping. I look forward to meeting

you all.

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INVENTORY ITEMS…

When new items are obtained, please stop at our Security desk and

have a Security Officer complete an inventory form. Security will

ensure the items such as clothing & blankets get sent to laundry for

labeling. There are also other things that need inventoried such as

TV’s/radios and chairs.

Inventory is vital in case an item needs to be replaced.

**If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact a Social Worker for clarification.**

If any resident needs something notarized please

see your Social Worker.

Natalie Fewell is now the facility Notary if anything

is needed.

I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immi-

gration, or charge a fee for those activities.

No soy un abogado con licencia para ejercer la abogacía en esta Commonwealth. No se me permite redactar registros legales, dar asesoramiento sobre

asuntos legales, incluyendo inmigración, o cobrar una tarifa por esas actividades.

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March is Women's History Month commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of

the vital role of women in American history

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REVENUE DEPARTMENT…

2020 Reassessment time is approaching, the Revenue Department will be requesting

financial documents:

2019 December Bank Statement

2020 Health Insurance premiums

Medicare PT D premiums

2019 IRA/annuity/interest income

2020 Social Security/Railroad award letter

2019 Real estate taxes for Spouse

2020 VA award letter

Mortgage/Rent homeowner’s insurance

**If you have questions notify us at 412.665.6776 (Margie).**

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Mr. and Mrs. Kajut celebrated 73 years of marriage on 2/21/2020 with a special private lunch

for two. When asked their secret to a long and happy marriage Mrs. Kajut quickly responded

“just love each other”. We were thrilled to help them celebrate this momentous occasion!

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SMOKING IN OUTDOOR AREAS:

Some of our Veterans mentioned that they do not want families/visitors/

volunteers smoking in the outdoor resident areas. These areas include the

2S patio, Chapel Courtyard, Therapy outdoor area and in front of the

building. Anyone wishing to smoke may use the designated smoking area/gazebo

in the corner of our parking lot. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

March 8, 2020

March 17, 2020

Michelle Fisher from the VA will be around throughout the next few

months to help ALL VETERANS apply for VA benefits… 412-395-6120,

michelle.fisher@va.gov

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SWVC TALENT SHOW

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The United States Army Band Chorus will be here for a live performance on

Thursday, March 5, 2020 @ 2:00 PM.

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The University of Pittsburgh Band will perform @ 1:00 PM.

Don’t miss this musical extravaganza!!

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The Ladies of the Knights of Peter Claver Auxilliary…Augustus

Tolton Court #277 bought Valentine’s Day gifts for our resident

veterans!!

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH PERFORMANCE BY RHYTHM FOREST…A LOCAL

R/B JAZZ BAND CAME TO PERFORM FOR OUR VETERANS!!

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SEAN GIBSON…THE GREAT GRANDSON OF NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL

SLUGGER JOSH GIBSON…STOPPED BY AND CONDUCTED A POWER

POINT PRESENTATION ON THE 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEAGUE

FEBRUARY 13, 1920.

He also gave out gifts and Josh Gibson Bobble Heads. Josh Gibson hit 800

homeruns during his career and still holds the record for the longest homerun

ever to be hit out of Yankee Stadium.

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Eric Howze (left) founder of “No Hero Left Behind” and Alex Avakian (right)

owner of “3 Birds Accessibility Solutions” donated 100 brand new Blankets to

keep the Veterans warmer!! How Cool Is That!!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Do you have some time to spend with Veterans?

Can you help out in the Canteen/Gift Store, do a craft project, play the keyboard, play cards, or just be a friendly visitor?

The Southwestern Veterans Center needs your help to fill in the gaps. Please contact John R. Ayers at (412) 665-6790 or email at: joayers@pa.gov to find out more.

COME SERVE THOSE WHO SERVED YOU

Thank you

Thanks To You “Business Is Booming”!!

Stop in the CANTEEN and get your soda pop, candy, fresh baked cookies,

hot dogs, candy bars, daily made hot pretzels, hot chocolate, coffee and

other Products!!

All Profit from the Canteen stays right here for the Veterans Welfare Fund

and is used for and by our resident veterans!!

Keep Spending!! Keep Supporting!!

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**Sudoku is a logic-based, number-placement puzzle. The objective of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with digits

so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 sub-grids contains all of the digits from 1 to 9.**

SUDOKU

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February Answer Key

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In Memory of our Comrades-In-Arms

James Maloney Thomas Kulus

Donald Broadnax

Family Members of Residents:

If you would like a copy of the newsletter via email or regular mail,

please contact Natalie Fewell, the Social Services Secretary at

nfewell@pa.gov/412-665-6826 and provide your email or regular

mail address.