In This Issue of Chippewa Life


Nearby Holiday Destinations to Chippewa: 2022
Photo from Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens If you are looking for the best places to take your loved ones to get in the holiday spirits, look no further. Get your coat, fill a mug with hot chocolate, and get ready to make your spirits bright. Holiday Magic!...

Healthy Eating During the Holidays: Yes, it’s Possible!
Be mindful of your eating. During the holiday season, most people will be eating excessively and unhealthily. Don’t allow the behavior of others to dictate your own actions. It can be easy to eat without paying attention, especially on holiday treats already sitting...

Get Your Day Off to the Perfect Start with a New Morning Routine
Starting the day off in the right way can do wonders for your physical and mental health. A good morning routine coupled with realistic goals can give you all the boost you need to make the most of every day. So, it is time to stop dreading the inevitable ring of the...

10 Holiday Traditions You Can Start with Your Family
Christmas is right around the corner, and for many families, it’s time to start thinking about traditions. If you’re looking to create some new traditions with your family this year, here are ten ideas to get you started. 1. Bake and decorate cookies together One of...

9 Ways to Boost Brain Health & Mental Wellness
Do you ever feel you could do more if your brain worked a little better? You’re not alone. A healthy brain is essential to your well-being, happiness, and productivity. Luckily, there are many things you can do to boost your brain health and keep your mind sharp. Here...
Around Town

The Masked Bandit
Submitted by Pam Varga, Sahli Park Manager With its black markings around its eyes and its habit of raiding gardens, chicken coops, bird feeders, and garbage cans, “Masked Bandit” is a very appropriate nickname for the raccoon. Raccoons are omnivores. Their diet...

The Honor Roll of Service
Written by Jack Manning, Beaver County Commissioner Nothing is more honorable than serving your country and community. Supporting and serving others because you believe in something greater than yourself often goes unnoticed and unappreciated. Most who serve for the...

Ruby Throated Hummingbirds
Submitted by Pam Varga, Sahli Park Manager Like aerial acrobats, hummingbirds dart through our summer gardens—their iridescent colors flashing like jewels. There are 388 species of hummingbirds found in North, Central, and South America, but only one is found in...

Serving Our Community: Chippewa Area Lions Club Receives Grant for New Park Benches
Submitted by Douglas Pavkovich, Chippewa Area Lions Club Member The Chippewa Area Lions Club has been serving our area since 1956 and is always looking for new ways to build up the community. The club noticed that families spending time at the new playground the...

‘Young Eagles’ Gateway to Aviation
Submitted by Tamela Peterson, EAA Chapter 68 Member Every community has organizations that foster pride and commitment attributed to an exceptional group of staunch enthusiasts. One such organization is in the heart of Chippewa at the Beaver County Airport, the...
Community Info

From Our Recreation Department
2022 — A Year in Review! 2022 was a great year for Chippewa Township Parks & Recreation. We kept up with our regularly scheduled events including our Easter Egg Hunt, Community Day and Kids Octoberfest. We had some wonderful summer concerts and movie nights under...

From the Fire Department
When I mentioned to some of my family and friends that it was time to start putting together an article for the winter edition, I received mixed reactions. While some love the change of seasons and all that comes with it, others dread the four months that we call...

From Our Police Department
COPS CORNER The Chippewa Police Department continues to proudly serve and protect the community. The department recently promoted three officers to the rank of Corporal. These promotions will afford more supervision and oversight within the police department. Officers...

From Our Fire Department
Isn’t it amazing how time seems to go by so quickly? It wasn’t all that long ago that I was writing about all the activities the Fire Department had planned for the summer and now I am already looking back at those times and looking forward to what the fall season has...

From Our Police Department
Submitted by ERIC S. HERMICK, Chief of Police The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that in 2021 statewide traffic deaths increased to 1,230 from 1,129 in 2020. Pennsylvania roadway deaths were up about 9% in 2021. This increase is in line...
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