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Bradford Journal PhotoMembers of the Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department stopped for a king’s breakfast presented by the township Lions Club, Sunday, March 22nd. The event, Hot Cakes for Heroes brought in area fi remen, policemen and veterans from Bradford and the surrounding areas. From the left, clockwise around are Jim Long, president; Pastor Bob Brest, department’s pastor; Phyllis Brest; Cindy Burkhouse; and Dan Burkhouse, fi re chief. They tell us that their VFD has always had a good relationship with the Lions Club and that it was nice that they were doing this for the various service personnel.

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Bradford Journal PhotoFourth grade students in Mrs. Kittell’s classroom at School Street Elementary School look up from their spelling and vo-cabulary workbooks, March 23rd. On the left is Kathreen Colon, and on the right is Jackson Collard. They tell us that working on the spelling in class and learning the defi nitions of the words helps them with their weekly spelling test.

Prepare For The Test

Bradford Journal PhotoA contingent from the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department took part in the Hot Cakes for Heroes event held at the Bradford Township Lions Club, March 22nd. Pausing for a moment during their pancake and eggs breakfast are (clockwise from the left), Jim Shields, Assistant Treasurer; Tom Hinaman, QRS Captain; and Linda Hinaman, Secre-tary. They tell us that it is a very nice event and a nice gesture by the Bradford Town-ship Lions Club.

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Thursday, Mar. 26:Rainlikely today with a high of 51°.

ThursdayNight:Mostlycloudy tonight with a chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Cooler with a low of 27°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECASTFriday, Mar. 27:Mostlycloudy today with a chance of snow or rain showers. Colder with w high of 34°.

Friday Night:Mostlycloudy tonight with a chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Colder with a low of 15°.

Saturday, Mar, 28:Mostlysunny and cool to-day with a high of 34°. Wind chill of 5° in the early morn-ing.

Saturday Night:Partlycloudy and cold to-night with a low of 19.

Sunday, Mar. 29: Mostlysunny today and warmer with a high of 42°.

Sunday Night:Partlycloudy with a cou-ple of fl urries to-night. Not as cold tonight with a low of 28°.

Monday,Mar. 30:Mostlycloudy with some intermittent snow showers today. High of 38°.

Monday Night:Clear tonight and cool with an over-night low of 25°.

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2015 Pennsylvania State Scholastic Championships Results Out of 45 elementary schools, St. Ber-nard School placed 6th in State Chess Championships. The annual championship tournament was held over the weekend of Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th in Lancaster, PA in the Lancaster Host Re-sort. Dillan Cramer, a sixth grader at Fretz Middle School, won a top individual unrated trophy. The St. Bernard Team capturing the sixth place trophy consisted of Cadence Panol, Kara Longo, Tim Mulcahy, Bai-ley Fry, Alex and Andrew Mangold. Coach Buchheit said, “The team did an excellent job, and had a chance to fi nish even higher in the standings but were worn out by the last round.” The Philadelphia School took fi rst place and the Julia R. Masterman School fi nished second overall. Four of the St. Bernard students ex-tended their stay to test their mettle in a higher level tournament, which in-cluded students through ninth grade.

In spite of Kara Longo being sick, she insisted on staying the course to help her team battle their way to another 6th place fi nish in that event. After ten long games, the students were all exhausted but anxiously awaiting the next chess challenge.

Dr. Robert Ferguson served as the chief fl oor director at the event, which drew more than 700 players. More in-formation is available by visiting the U.S. Chess Federation website at www.uschess.org/msa or by emailing [email protected]

The McKean County Historical Society Presents 2015 McPaint And McCraft

McPaint and McCraft are two hours of fun and creativity at different venues within McKean County sponsored by the McKean County Historical Society. During each session, participants will complete something creative to take home. Each month there will be a dif-ferent activity in a different location. Changing locations gives participants an opportunity to go somewhere they may be familiar with or go somewhere they may have never been. It is a win- win situation for participants and pro-prietors.

Last year’s events were well attended and a lot of fun. Participants created many beautiful paintings and crafts. On April 1 join in the fun at the Court of Angels, 505 West Main Street, Smethport. Release your creativity by painting and decorating approximately four wooden eggs. The activity begins at 6:00 PM. To register call the McKean County His-torical Society Old Jail Museum at 814-887-5142. The cost is $20.00 which in-cludes all materials. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

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5 ¢ENTS WORTH by Grant Nichols It’s A Matter Of Opinion...

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“Mandates”-by Bob Perry

A current ideology in leadership in Washington has to-date imposed one mandate upon ‘we the people’, fl oated a possible mandate in limiting just how much one can make in income, and has fl oated another in the form of mandat-ing everyone must vote. The mandate to vote does exist in oth-er countries like Great Britain, but the freedom we enjoy in the United States, a country of exceptionalism, permits us to do, or not to do, well that is until the Affordable Care Act mandated every-one purchase health care. Are we eventually headed to accept one religion or no religion also? Some people actually have that as a goal. One of the signs of totalitarianism is a system of rule driven by an ideology that seeks the direction of all social, economic, political activity. The way to achieve its goals, the ideology uses propaganda and terror (the ends justify the means). In the attempt to exercise its direction of activities, the ideology may create mandates and we have seen the tip of the iceberg with a tax resulting from non-compliance with the ACA. This is simply a philosophy of cer-tain people who gain power through representing people and trying to im-

pose their ideology upon the subjects because in their delusion they truly be-lieve they know what’s best for us sub-jects. Consider the following reference: ‘Everything not forbidden is compul-sory’ is a phrase that was used in quan-tum mechanics effectively by Physicist Murray Geil-Mann but it was a bor-rowed expression from the novel ‘The Once and Future King’ by British au-thor T.H. White published in 1958. In physics the theory proved to be abso-lutely correct in certain applications. The central theme of the fantasy novel explored mans’ nature regarding pow-er and justice. In the novel Arthur be-comes king in his youth and he had a personal idea of chivalry and attempted to use it to quell the attitude of ‘might makes right,’ but, in the end, the at-tempt ends since the justice of chivalry is maintained by force. There are signs of totalitarianism in some ideas and actions in our leader-ship and we must guard against it. The growing state bureaucracy is one dan-ger sign not to be ignored. Encourage the political parties to only support candidates that have been vet-ted and use a litmus test if necessary.

We attended the fi rst annual birthday party for Madelyn Eschrich at Pizza Hut Bradford, March 21st and walked away with photos, and a video. One picture of one-year-old birthday girl, and another displaying her parents and brother can be found on the pages of this issue. The remainder have been placed in the associated photo gallery……..Last weekend, March 22nd, we also stopped in at the Bradford Township Lions Club to see how their Hotcakes for Heroes event was doing. Naturally, while we were there we took some pho-tos of those taking advantage of the free breakfast, as well as paying guests who were there to show support for area veterans, fi remen, and policemen……..And fi nally, we completed the photos for this issue with yet another visit to the School Street Elementary School where we visited Mrs. Kittell’s fourth grade classroom……We direct our readers to our “Spring Into these Savings” page in this week’s Brad-ford Journal. Included this week are Bradford Vet’s Club, Timeless Treas-ures Gift Shop, Dexter’s Service & Collision, Bradford Fairway Sales & Leasing, The Farm Family Restaurant, and the Bradford Journal…….This week, found on pages 21-23 in our online and email editions, are articles that will certainly appeal to our pet lovers. The fi rst is an article entitled “Myths about Pet Allergies,” and the other article is entitled “Cat Myths De-bunked.” Another article in this same area of the paper discusses saving time and money while receiving college credit by taking exams. With college tuitions once again on the rise, this op-tion for helping to attain the coveted de-gree with its utility as a key to job entry in the market place, makes more sense than ever…….. Brain In The News, a monthly publication that covers all that’s new in brain research, says us that there is recent evidence that blockages to blood fl ow in the brain can be reduced by using brain stents. Stroke experts are reporting this as a major advance in the immediate treat-ment for strokes. “Stents, similar to the ones used to open clogged heart arter-ies also can be used to clear a blood clot in the brain, greatly lowering the risk a patient will end up disabled,” they tell us. Unlike the heart stent that remains in place, the brain stent is inserted and then the clot as well as the stent is re-moved. Apparently, tPA, the drug usu-ally given to dissolve clots, doesn’t always work, but used in conjunction with the stent, doubles the chance for the less disabling recovery.

Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the left, clockwise around are fourth graders Caleb VanCise, April Lamphere, John Perkins, and Amber Walton. They are students in Mrs. Kittell’s classroom at School Street Elementary, and today, March 23rd, they are reviewing a new list of spelling words and their meanings. They tell us it’s very helpful for them to review them during class.

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Stephen Piscitelli Jr. Stephen A. Piscitelli Jr., a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, 74, of 3 Spring St., passed away Monday (March 16, 2015) at his residence. Born Dec. 17, 1940, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Stephen A. and Josephine V. Monago Piscitelli Sr. On Sept. 2, 1967, in Our Mother of Per-petual Help Church in Lewis Run, he mar-ried Joan E. Burdick Piscitelli, who sur-vives. A 1959 graduate of St. Bernard High School, he attended the University of Dayton and The Erie Business Center. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, on Oct. 2, 1963, and was stationed at the Panama Canal during the Vietnam era. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 16, 1965. He was a member of St. Francis of As-sisi Church, where he served on the Par-ish Council and the fi nance committee. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight, Past Grand Knight and Past Faithful Navigator. He worked for Dresser Manufacturing for 6 years and then in 1970 he went to work as a sales tax auditor for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, from where he re-tired in 2002. After retirement he worked for 10 years at H&R Block as a tax prepar-er. He was past Northwest Regional Vice President of the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees (PARSE). He was a past president of the GGB PTO, served on the Bradford Community Soc-cer Club Board and served as president of both Owls and Lady Owls Basketball Booster Clubs. He also coached youth

soccer and little league baseball. He was a member of the Eagle’s Club, the Italian Club LaStella Lodge, and the “A Bunch of Friends” Relay for Life Team. He was a volunteer for AARP doing taxes at the McKean County Senior Centers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Renee M. Confer of Indi-anapolis, Ind., Brian J. (Alyson) Piscitelli of Bradford and Jill A. Piscitelli of Indian-apolis, Ind.; three grandchildren, Cara N. Confer, Kamryn L. Piscitelli and Gavin W. Piscitelli; one brother, Ronald J. (Kathy) Piscitelli of Morrison, Colo.; several aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

Shirley Hayden Shirley M. Hayden, a loving mother and grandmother, 87, formerly of 453 W. Washington St., passed away Tuesday (March 17, 2015) at the Bradford Ecu-menical Home, surrounded by her three sons and their families. Born Dec. 4, 1927, in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late James and Naomi Swineford Neel. She was a 1945 graduate of Bradford High School. On May 14, 1947, in Olean, N.Y., she married Donald P. Hayden Sr. who died on Dec. 22, 1996. Mrs. Hayden was primarily a home-maker but worked in the cafeteria at Brad-ford Central Christian High School and later for the Bradford Area School District at School Street Junior High School. She was a member of the Church of the Ascen-sion, the Altar Guild, Eastern Star, Chap-

ter 61 and the Red Hats. She volunteered for many years at the Bradford Regional Medical Center, Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are three sons, Donald P. (Debbie) Hayden Jr., Timothy A. (Cherri) Hayden and Edward C. (Debra) Hayden, all of Bradford, a daughter-in-law, Debo-rah A. Hayden of Bradford; 6 grandchil-dren, 14 greatgrandchildren and several cousins. She was preceded in death by herparents, husband, one son, James C. Hayden; a daughter-in-law, Mary L. Hayden; and one brother, Russell B. Neel. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

Nancy McCormack Nancy S. McCormack, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sis-ter, 50, of 24 Nancy Lane, Derrick City, passed away Tuesday (March 17, 2015) at Bradford Regional Medical Center sur-rounded by her family. Born Nov. 24, 1964, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Louise M. Godding Mc-Cormack of Summerfi eld, Fla., and Rus-sell L. Berkhouse of Leesburg, Fla. On Sept. 29, 2000, in Cook Forest, she mar-ried Benjamin C. McCormack, who sur-vives. She attended Bradford area schools and had worked in housekeeping at Bradford Regional Medical Center and later as a waitress at Pizza Hut. Mrs. McCormack enjoyed photogra-phy, gardening, fi shing on the Allegheny River, music, writing and reading poetry. She loved animals, especially her dogs “Murphy” and “Sophie” and bugs, lizards and Facebook. In addition to her mother, father and husband, she is survived by three children, a daughter, Jennifer (Joe Dukovich) Aut-ieri of Beaver, and two sons, William G.

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-by Jason Alderman Family vacations produce memories for a lifetime, but they can also teach kids great money lessons they’ll need as adults. Involving kids in planning family va-cations not only helps them appreciate the overall benefi ts of travel, but offers an opportunity for even the youngest kids to learn lessons about budgeting, saving and essential money manage-ment they will encounter every day. If you have trouble tearing your kids away from their smartphones, you might be in luck. The technology kids use can be very effective in budget-ing, pricing and planning travel. Surf-ing travel destinations can teach kids a great deal about what travel really costs. The fi rst step in planning the family vacation should be creating a budget for the trip. Set a realistic dollar limit for the trip and be prepared to discuss why that limit exists. For example, if there is a home renovation project scheduled that particular year, explain how that affects the overall family budget and the resources for the trip. It’s an impor-tant lesson in balancing fun and family priorities. After these limits are discussed, work with kids to create a detailed budget for accommodations, transportation, food, special event tickets and souve-nirs, particularly souvenirs kids might buy for themselves. For tips, check out (http://practicalmoneyskills.com/trav-el) for saving on and this online calcu-lator (http://practicalmoneyskills.com/travelcalculator) to help plan. Once the budget is set, point kids in the direction of certain travel websites to start and let them bring back as much information as they can on potential lo-cations and costs. Putting the kids in charge of travel planning gives them an opportunity to learn about trade-offs. For exam-ple, a cross-country trip that involves substantial transportation costs might contain a valuable lesson in fi nding af-fordable accommodations. Depending on the age of the children doing the re-search and how much advance time is available to plan the trip, they can also learn how traveling in season and out of season might help the budget. Many peak summer destinations become sig-nifi cantly more affordable if a family chooses to travel over the winter holi-days. Above all, trip planning can teach an important lesson in spending and sav-ings. If children want to buy souvenirs or treats on the trip, that’s an opportu-nity to have them set aside part of their

allowance or chore money to pay for their special purchases on the trip. To get them started, help them save for their goal using this online calculator (http://practicalmoneyskills.com/sav-ingforagoal). Finally, once everyone is home, par-ents and kids might fi nd it useful to dis-cuss how the vacation went overall and what improvements can be applied next

time. Encourage kids to start research-ing next year’s destinations immediate-ly so the money and activity conversa-tion can begin even earlier. Bottom line: Involving your chil-dren in family vacation planning allows them to see the world and to practice good budgeting, saving and spending habits.

Bradford Journal PhotoIn mid afternoon, Monday, March 23rd, some of the members of the Farm Family Restaurant team take a break for a photo. Left to right are Terry Bobenrieth, cook/manager; Sabrina Atkins, cashier; and Al Priest, owner/chief cook and bottle washer. Al tells us that beyond the large salad bar and soups, chicken, and dinner specials, they now have a breakfast that is served all day long.

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Bradford Journal PhotoOne-year-old Madelyn Eschrich poses with her parents and brother during her fi rst birthday party at Pizza Hut, March 21st. Left to right are Wyatt Burkett, Jim Eschrich, Maddie the birthday girl, and Michelle Sherrick. (See more photos and a video in the gallery.)

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On Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church the TOPS Club #16 opened their meet-ing with the Top’s Pledge. The song was ”Happy Birthday for March members.” Carole Van Sickle read Roll Call with 25 mem-bers weighing in with a loss of 14.25 pounds. Best Loser in Waiting and Offi cer of the Week was Vickie Johnson..Inspirations were given by Bev Han-non, “I called a discount extermina-tor. A guy came by with a rolled up magazine.”The Joke was given by Jean Miller and the Fashion tip was on bras. The forbidden food for the week is any Easter Candy. Vickie received certifi cates for a ten pound loss in eight weeks with no gain. The awards program was done by Carole Van Sickle, Donna Douthit and Barb Smead for 2014. Awards went to Division Winners and they are: Division 5:, 1st place Kelly Galloway for 14 1/2 pounds., Division 4:, 1st place, Maxine Es-chrich for 12 pounds, 2nd place, Gloria Atkinson for 11 3/4 pounds. Division 3:, 1st place, Debbie Wood-ley for 14 1/2 pounds, 2nd place Ginny Comilla. Division 2:, 1st place ,Vickie Johnson for 16 pounds. Di-vision 1:, 1st place, Sandy Compton 18 1/4 pounds. Winners received a certifi cate, charm and fl owers. Members who lost weight in 2014 were: Donna Douthit, Pat Foote, Carolyn Frantz, Audrey Gilligan, Bev Hannon, Chris McCracken, Bev Retzer, Jessie Skillman, Barb Smead, Liz Tanner, Barb Torrey, Martha Wil-liams, and Dorothy Young. Sandy Compton was crowned Queen for the biggest loser for 2014. Kelly Galloway was crowned Kops Queen for a 30 3/4 pounds loss. Congratulation to all our mem-bers for a job well done! The meeting was adjourned with the Friendship Circle and the Top’s Prayer.

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Autieri of Silverdale, Wash., and James R. (Olivia Fronczak) Autieri of Bolivar, N.Y.; two sisters, Luanne C. (Lewis) Keller Sr., and Holly A. Berkhouse, and a brother, Randall M. Berkhouse, all of Bradford; one grandchild, Kenndon Autieri; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one broth-er, Ronald M. Berkhouse; and a stepfather, Skip McCormack. At the family’s request, there will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Doug Strang, interim pastor of the Faith Baptist Church, offi ciating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck- Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Memorials, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701; or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Larry Frazier Larry D. “Chop” Frazier, 58, of 513 South Kendall Ave., died Saturday (March 14, 2015) at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Born Jan. 14, 1957, in Bluefi eld, W.Va., Larry relocated to Bradford at a young age. Heput in 30 years of dedicated work at Good-man Brothers Recycling. Surviving are his wife, Judy A. Louk, a son, Shannon D. Louk, two brothers-in-law, Douglas G. Louk and James E. Louk; his father-in-law, Ray F. Louk Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Darlene M. Louk. He was also an uncle to Katrina L. Louk and Fer-rah L. Young; and a grandfather to Lance

D. Louk and Alyssa J. Louk. Larry was a very hard worker, a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed fi shing, metal detecting and most of all spending time with family and friends. A memorial service was held at the First Wesleyan Church, 692 South Kendall Ave., Bradford.

Arlene Howard Arlene Howard, 89, of 1281 E. Main St., passed away Friday (March 20, 2015) at her residence. Born Sept. 10, 1925, in Bradford she was a daughter of William and Gertrude (Holmes) Dymock. Mrs. Howard was a 1946 graduate of Bradford High School. She was an avid bowler and bowled in many area leagues. She also enjoyed play-ing bingo. On Sept. 14, 1946, in Bradford, she married Robert D. Howard, who died on June 28, 1996. She was a member of Hill Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Randy E. (Bet-si) Howard of Lewis Run; two grandchil-dren, Melissa Howard and Christopher Olin; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn Howard and Andrew Bunting; a brother, Donald Dymock of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par-ents; husband; a daughter, Debra Olin; and an infant grandson, David Michael. At the request of the family all services will be private with the Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired pastor, offi ciating. Burial was in Willow Dale Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

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Bradford Journal PhotoKim Brandt starts the process of loading up another plate with eggs and pancakes dur-ing the Bradford Township Lions Club Hot Cakes for Heroes event, March 22nd. Kim, head chef for the day, tells us that he’s been busy, and is happy to serve a great breakfast to the veterans, fi remen, and policemen who serve the area communities so well.

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Bradford Journal PhotoThese fourth grade students in Mrs. Kittell’s classroom at School Street Elementary School were reading about Colonial soldiers during the revolutionary war, March 23rd. Besides doing the reading as a part of their social studies, they are being asked to use the same material to contrast the Colonial and British soldiers. In this way the teacher can cover language arts and social studies at the same time. From the left, clockwise around are Lacey Rodgers, Brandon Herbstritt, Nicholas Elliott, and Alyssa Louk.

Students Learn Two Subjects At One Time

Bradford Journal PhotoMadelyn Eschrich celebrated her fi rst birthday at Pizza Hut with family and friends, Saturday March 21st. Here, dressed for the occasion, she expresses joy with her new Winnie the Pooh bear. Madelyn is the daughter of Jim Eschrich and Michelle Sherrick. (See more photos and video in the gallery.)

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Anounces Candidacy For McKean County Sheriff

I, Daniel Woods, would like to take this opportunity to announce my inten-tion to run for McKean County Sheriff in the upcoming May primary election on the Republican ballot. I was born in Kane, Pa and graduated from Kane High School in 1983. Af-ter graduation, I worked a short time for Thompson Floor Covering in Kane. In February of 1985 I enlisted in the United States Air Force. Throughout my time in the Air Force I was an air-craft mechanic and supervisor of a unit responsible for the detailed care and maintenance of the KC-10, a $75 mil-lion dollar aircraft which is the military version of a McDonnell-Douglas DC-10. During my experience, I was also in Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm in 1991, for which I received the Kuwait Liberation Medal. In October of 1994, I was honorably discharged. After the completion of my military service, I moved to Smethport with my wife, Kimberley (Morey) Woods, and two daughters, Megan and Kayla, which is where we currently reside. In March of 1995, I was hired by the Pennsylva-nia State Police to be a Police Commu-nications Operator (Dispatcher) in Mt. Jewett. In January of 1999, I entered the Pennsylvania State Police Academy to become a Trooper. Upon graduation, I was assigned to the Waynesburg Bar-racks in Greene County. In October of 2000, I transferred back to the Kane station where I worked in both the Pa-trol Unit and the Criminal Investigation Unit. During my career, I was named the 2004 Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, Trooper of the Year. In 2006, I assisted in the hunt for and capture of Ralph “Bucky” Phillips, a dangerous fugitive. I retired and received an hon-orable discharge from the PSP on Octo-ber 10, 2014. Training and certifi cations received while with the PSP include: Critical

incident dispatching, on scene colli-sion investigation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Child Passenger Safety Seat Training, Interview and interrogation techniques training, Field training Offi cer, Na-tional Incident Management training, Background investigation training and Active shooter training. I started working for the McKean County Sheriff’s Offi ce on October 13, 2014. I believe it was important for me to begin working as a Field Deputy to fully understand the mission of this Of-fi ce. I look forward to interacting with the citizens of McKean County in this new stage of my Law Enforcement Ca-reer. Aside from my career background, I also possess many qualities that are essential to be the Sheriff. I am an honest and trustworthy person, who values family and community. I have been married to my wife, Kim (Morey) Woods for over 29 years. I possess an even temperament and have had a great deal of experience making detailed de-cisions in diffi cult situations. Lastly, but certainly not least, I am a fi rm be-liever in the Second Amendment, in its entirety. Having worked at the Sheriff’s Offi ce since October, I have come to realize that this is a well-run operation, staffed by dedicated employees. In 2014 the

deputies handled 1,251 incidents, pro-vided security at the courthouse for tri-als, hearings, central court and plea/sen-tencing days, served bench warrants, and transported numerous inmates. The Sheriff’s Offi ce also provides assistance to other county agencies and many law enforcement agencies, not only in Mc-Kean County, but throughout the Com-monwealth and other states. The McKean County Jail was in-spected by the PA Department of Cor-rections this past summer and received an overall excellent rating. It is my in-tention to continue these proven prac-tices in order to provide a quality ser-vice to our hard working taxpayers. My motto is “if it’s not broke, don’t fi x it.” Because I see the day to day functions inside the jail and the Sher-iff’s Offi ce, I understand that it doesn’t necessarily require any major changes if things are already running smoothly. In addition, I will continually be open to, and research new ideas for improve-ments while also being mindful of costs. My main goal is to not make any radical promises that ultimately would not be able to be upheld because they can’t be fi nancially supported. I intend to reside in this area for many years to come and my plan is to always do what is best for McKean County. Thank you for your support in the up-coming election!

Daniel Woods

Bradford Journal PhotoCosette Sowers 8, and Brayden Ervin 11, take advantage of the Hot Cakes For Heroes event presented by the Bradford Township Lions Club, March 22nd. First they ran around and played for a while, and then they sat down to refuel with a hearty meal. Brayden is the son of Lions member Bradley Irvin, and Cosette is the daughter of Lions member Kristina Sowers. They are the grandchildren of Lions members Kim and Iris Irvin.

Children Fuel Up At Hot Cakes Breakfast




Use food color to create custom egg dyes you won’t find in a kit. Visit McCormick.comfor seasonal color combinations inspired by the Pantone Spring “Fashion ColorReport” as well as simple directions to create an egg-cellent floral centerpiece.

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Brighten up your Easter feast with unique flavor twists torefresh traditional dishes like ham and deviled eggs. Anddon’t forget the decorations — it’s easy to create vibrantcenterpieces using eggs dyed in the hottest seasonal shades.

“We’ve developed easy tips to dress up your table, from the hamto the centerpiece,” said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormickKitchens. “An orange glaze can bring new flavor to the classic ham,while food color can be used to make a variety of spring-inspiredegg dyes to feature in Easter table décor.”

For more Easter dinner recipes and egg dyeing ideas, check outwww.McCormick.com and visit McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

Orange Glazed HamPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 1 hour 45 minutesServings: 24

1 bone-in spiral-cut ham, about 10 pounds1 cup orange marmalade1 teaspoon McCormick Mustard, ground

1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder1/4 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper, Ground1/4 teaspoon McCormick Cloves, Ground

Preheat oven to 325°F. Place ham on side in roasting pan. Mixmarmalade and spices in small bowl until well blended. Brush 1/2marmalade mixture over ham, gently separating slices so mixturecan reach middle of ham. Cover loosely with foil.

Bake 1 hour, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Removefoil. Brush with remaining marmalade mixture. Bake 45 minuteslonger. Serve ham with pan drippings.

Tip: Pair spices like ginger or chipotle with fruity jams andpreserves to balance out saltiness of ham. Cherry Bourbon, ApricotPineapple Chipotle or Lemon Ginger are easy flavor combinationsyour guests will love, and are all available on McCormick.com.

Smoky Deviled EggsPrep time: 10 minutesServings: 6

6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled1/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon McCormick

Mustard, Ground1/2 teaspoon McCormick

Paprika, Smoked1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s

Seasoned Salt2 slices bacon, crisply

cooked and crumbled

Slice eggs in half lengthwise.Remove yolks; place in small bowl. Mash yolks with fork or potato masher.

Stir in mayonnaise, mustard,smoked paprika and seasoned saltuntil smooth and creamy. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Tip: Deviled eggs are a snap tocustomize once you create the baseof egg yolks, mayonnaise and groundmustard. Try adding chili powder, redpepper and cumin for a Southwestvariation or dill weed and parsley for a Dill Mustard version.

Easy Lemon Daisy CupcakesPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServings: 18

1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons

McCormick Pure Lemon Extract, divided1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened2 tablespoons sour cream1 package (16 ounces) confectioners’ sugar

10 drops McCormick Yellow Food Color18 large marshmallows

Decorating sugarJelly beansGreen sprinkles

Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding 1tablespoon of lemon extract. Spoon into 18 paper-linedmuffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake as directedfor cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.

For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, sour creamand remaining 2 teaspoons lemon extract in large bowluntil light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners’sugar until smooth. Stir in food color until evenlytinted. Frost cooled cupcakes.

To decorate cupcakes, cut each marshmallowcrosswise into 5 slices. Sprinkle 1 side of eachmarshmallow slice with decorating sugar. Arrange 5 marshmallow petals on top of each cupcake to resemble daisy, pressing marshmallows intofrosting. Place jelly beans in center of petals. Garnish with sprinkles.


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Flames Win Six First-Place Team AwardsThe Olean-Bradford YMCA Flames’ gymnastics team hosted their second an-nual “Handsprings for Hope Invitational” recently. There were 14 YMCA teams participat-ing from New York and Pennsylvania with approximately 350 gymnasts competing. The “Handsprings for Hope” raised $1,527 for the Jessica Sweitzer Memorial Fund. The Flames claimed fi rst-place team awards for Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Lev-el 5, Level 7 and Xcel Gold. They placed second in Level 6 and Xcel Silver.

1st place all around There were 15 fi rst place all around champions from the Flames, which include Level 2’s Makenzie Goldsmith 35.1, Alex-ia Corignani 36.8, Olivia Paterniti 37.25, Sayge Bruno 36.65, and Natalie Goble 36.65. Level 3’s Taylor Gigliotti 35.9, Logan Baer 36.7, Katie Sheeler 37.8, and Hannah Vanderhoef 37.0. Level 4’s Kelcie Little 35.9 and Corrine Wilcox 34.45. Level 5’s Makenna O’Connell 35.1 and Chloee La-Croix 33.85. Level 6 Katie O’Neill 35.35 and Level 7 Emma Swanson 34.95. Xcel Gold was Aurora Mager with a 36.8

First-place eventsVault Champions

Eliana Curcio 9.25, Keisey Trapero 9.4, Natalie Goble 9.45, Janie Missel 9.55, Lo-gan Baer 9.7, Hannah Vanderhoef 9.6, Kel-cie Little 8.2, Corrine Wilcox 8.76, Mak-enna O’Connell 8.9, Chloee LaCroix 8.85, Katie O’Neill 9.4, Emma Swanson 9.5, and Aurora Mager 9.4.

Bars Champions Alexia Corignani 9.7, Ava Peterson 9.25,Olivia Paterniti 9.2, Breanna Bernhard 9.1,Natalie Goble 9.35, Katie Sheeler 9.45, Logan Baer 9.0, Kelcie Little 9.2, Lanie Al-len 8.7, Chloee LaCroix 7.6, Aurora Mager 9.25 and Pyper Cross 9.0.

Balance Beam Champions Makenzie Goldsmith 9.1, Ashley Zewe 9.45, Sayge Bruno 9.55, Taylor Gigliotti 9.2, Logan Baer 9.0, Austin Lawton 9.25, Jade Lambert 9.0, Makenna O’Connell 9.1, To-rie Keane 8.45, Katie O’Neill 9.15, and Ab-bey Bailey 9.25.

Floor Exercise Champions Makenzie Goldsmith 9.1, Olivia Paterniti 9.4, Sayge Bruno 9.3, Gabby Martinez 9.3,Shaneaqua Link 9.45, Kelcie Little 9.3, Cor-rine Wilcox 9.2, Makenna O’Connell 9.3, Chloee LaCroix 9.2, Katie O’Neill 9.15, Madison Smith 9.0, Aurora Mager 9.15.

35 All Around ClubMakenzie Goldsmith 35.3, Elian Curcio 35.35, Ava Peterson 35.35, Ashely Zewe 35.75, Gracie Hasselberg 35.5, Breanna Bernard 35.8, Keilah Trapero 35.3, Keisey Trapero 35.15, Taylor Gigliotti 35.9, Layla Kerns 35.25, Bella Baldwin 35.35, Gabby

Martinez 35.85, Norah Sweitzer 35.65, Kelcie Little 35.9, Makenna O’Connell 35.1, Katie O’Neill 35.35 and Emma Swan-son 35.7.

36 All Around Club Alexia Corignani 36.8, Sydney Howard36.05, Sayge Bruno 36.65, Lexi Hardy 36.0,Natalie Goble 36.65, Michaella Rhodes 36.0, Janie Missel 36.05, Logan Baer 36.7, Austin Lawton 36.2, Shaneaqua Link 36.0, Aurora Mager 36.8.

37 All Around ClubOlivia Paterniti 37.25, Katie Sheeler 37.8 and Hannah Vanderhoef 37.0

National Qualifi ers Kendall Tomkins, Ava Peterson, Jade Lambert, Ashley Charlesworth, and Cary Flanders make a total of 84 gymnasts from the Flames who have qualifi ed for Nation-als 2015 which will be held June 23-27 in Wichita, KS

Bradford Journal PhotoA Hot Cakes for Heroes event was presented by the Bradford Township Lions Club March 22nd, at their West Branch location to honor community fi refi ghters, veterans, and policemen with a free breakfast. Jack and Sue Carns look up from their pancake breakfast to give us a smile. They tell us they were out to support the fi remen and enjoy the hospitality of the Bradford Township Lions.

Jack And Sue Carns Take Part In Lions Event



Answers To Tax Questions For The

Self-Employed Will 2015 be the year when you take the leap into self-employment? Even if you’re going to start out small with an offi ce in a spare bedroom, there are some important tax issues you should keep in mind before you take the plunge. The Pennsylvania Institute of Certifi ed Public Accountants offers answers to some common self-employment tax questions. What’s the Self-Employment Tax? When you strike out on your own, tax considerations can get a little more complicated—and potentially more ex-pensive. For example, the self-employ-ment tax will loom large in your plans. You will now have to pay your entire Social Security and Medicare taxes each year instead of splitting them with an employer. The good news is that you can deduct 50 percent of those self-em-ployment taxes from your net income. How Do Tax Payments Work? Since an employer is no longer with-holding your federal, state, and local taxes for you, you will have to fi gure out what income tax you will owe based on your earnings and self-employment taxes. Then you will have to make quarterly estimated tax payments. If you don’t prepay enough in taxes either through withholding or estimated pay-ments, you may be subject to a penalty. Keep in mind, though, that if you are earning self-employment income while still maintaining another job, you will get credit for the income tax your em-ployer withholds from your pay, and the Social Security and Medicare wag-es you earn may lower the self-employ-ment taxes you must pay. What Deductions Can I Take? There are many business-related de-ductions available to the self-employed. Whether you own or rent, you may be able to take a home offi ce deduction for space in your house that is set aside ex-clusively for regular business use and that is your principal place of business. Related costs that you may be able to deduct include a percentage of your rent or depreciation on a home you own, property taxes, utilities, home mainte-nance costs, and home insurance. You may also be eligible to deduct a vari-ety of other expenses related to running your business, including internet and phone use, the costs of equipment or supplies, travel, meals, and entertain-ment. Talk to your CPA about ensuring you’re taking all the deductions avail-able to you.

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Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the front left, clockwise around are fourth graders Evan Button, Olivia Coles, Madison Dougherty, and Alexis Reynolds during a social studies session, March 23rd, in Mrs. Kittell’s classroom at School Street Elementary School. Following their read-ing of the passage, they compare colonial and the British soldiers, and in this way they apply language arts skills to fully understand the reading.

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How Does the ACA Affect Me? If you left a job where medical insur-ance was provided, you should know that, as of Jan. 1, 2014, the Afford-able Care Act requires all individuals to have minimum essential health care coverage or they must make an indi-vidual shared responsibility payment when they fi le their tax return. With the implementation of the ACA, self-em-ployed individuals are able to shop for fl exible coverage through the govern-ment’s Health Insurance Marketplace. Check with your CPA for more infor-mation about what the law might mean in your situation. How Do I Save for Retirement? Self-employed people do have some appealing retirement savings choices that can help minimize their tax outlays and set them up for a secure future. For example, you can contribute up to 25

percent of your net earnings from self-employment—up to $53,000 in 2015—to a simplifi ed employee pension (SEP). Alternatively, you can set aside up to $12,500 of self-employment net earn-ings in a savings incentive match plan for employees (SIMPLE IRA Plan), plus an additional $3,000 if you’re 50 or older. Be sure to ask your CPA about all your retirement plan options. Your Local CPA Can Help Running your own show can be excit-ing, but it can bring on added tax com-plications. Turn to your CPA to fi nd out the best ways to lower your tax bite and reduce the complexity of complying with new tax requirements. He or she can provide the advice you need for a successful future on your own. To fi nd a CPA by location or area of expertise, Visit www.ineedacpa.org

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Bradford Journal PhotoStudents look up from their lesson for a photo in Mrs. Kittell’s classroom, March 23rd, at School Street Elementary School. They are reviewing this week’s spelling words and defi nitions during class and tell us that even the little time spent in class is useful when it comes to taking the test at the end of the week.

Working Together As A Class Is Useful

Bradford Journal PhotoIn Mrs. Kittell’s fourth grade classroom at School Street Elementary School, March 23rd, Wyatt Carlson works on his spelling words from a comfortable position. Learn-ing a list of spelling words and learning their meaning is a weekly process in his classroom.

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With Americans traveling more than ever today, both domes -

tically and internationally, it’s important to develop smart

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Plan SmartBrown’s first rule of smart travel is to doyour homework and be prepared for anyadventure. No matter how local or exoticthe trip, the trick is to have all the detailsworked out before you leave home.

Smart travelers will plan their itineraryin advance, alert their credit card company(especially if you’re traveling overseas),send loved ones their travel itinerary andcontact information, and apply for TSApre-check to get through airport securityfaster.

If you are heading overseas, check to seeif your credit card waives foreign transac -tion fees. Simple steps like these can saveyou time and money, while protecting youfrom the unexpected.

Once your itinerary is booked, Brownadvises travelers to use social media andstart following your airline and hotel, thecity you’re traveling to and sites you planto see.

“When you connect with businessesthey’ll send you deals directly, and giveyou great advice on what to do in the area— they can prove to be a helpful customerservice resource.”

Travel SmartOne of Brown’s favorite tips for travelersis to jump on flight deals when you seethem, for instance, “If you see an airfarethat’s within your budget, book it. Don’twait. You could spend a lot of time andenergy looking for a cheaper fare that inthe end saves you 20 bucks.”

When it comes to booking your lodging,Brown recommends selecting a hotel thatoffers extra value in the form of free hotbreakfasts, a wine and snack or a smallkitchenette in the room. These perks willenhance your stay and make the trip moreaffordable.

Brown also recommends using creditcard rewards to offset the costs of hotel and transit, as it’s one of the easiest waysto keep travel costs manageable. It’simportant to make sure that your creditcard rewards you for everyday purchases,the rewards don’t expire, and it has theflexibility to allow you to use the pointsyou earned to cover all or part of yourhotel and transit. For example, theBankAmericard Travel Rewards credit card lets you use your points on airfaresand hotels, plus many other travel-relatedactivities.

Eat SmartCreamy Italian gelato? Spicy red curry? Vacationis the perfect time for your taste buds to experi -ence some of the world’s most exotic cuisinesand local delicacies. Besides lodging, food andbeverage is the biggest travel expense, partic -ularly for millennial advent urers, but smarttravelers know how to find good eats withoutbreaking their vacation budget.

For those traveling to exotic locations, ex plorea local marketplace and treat your taste buds toan assortment of traditional dishes. Don’t forget,depending on the country you can sometimeshaggle the market price so don’t be afraid to tryto get a bargain. If you really want to learn aboutlocal cuisine, take a cooking class and discover anew recipe to take home with you.

If you’re traveling with a large group, espe -cially if you have kids, plan ahead of time andrequest a prix fixe menu at a restau rant. Thatway you can avoid confusion over split ting thebill and sticker shock when the waiter comes bywith the check. Smart travelers reap the benefitsof using a travel rewards credit card when payingfor large vacation meals. With the BankAmericardTravel Rewards credit card you get unlimited 1.5points for every dollar spent on all pur chasesincluding meals.

Budget SmartIn order to keep your travel budget low, it’simportant to take advantage of every resourceavailable to help offset costs. The Bank ofAmerica survey shows that Americans arealready saving money on travel by pre-planningvacations months in advance (53 percent),traveling in the off-peak season (44 percent) and utilizing websites to find travel discounts (41 percent). Another way to budget is to pick a destination based on where your family orfriends are located so you have a place to stayand cut out lodging costs, a method popularamong millennials.

Don’t forget to take advantage of credit cardrewards programs. Nearly two out of fiveAmericans (37 percent) own travel reward credit cards but 27 percent don’t know howmany points or miles they’ve accumulated. Keep on top of your travel rewards points anddon’t forget they are a valuable asset to vaca tionbudgeting and can be more flexible than youmight expect. The BankAmericard TravelRewards card lets you use points to offset thecosts of activities as unique as visiting a themepark or swimming with dolphins.

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CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGSEngagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths

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MARRIAGES:KNOX/McANDREW - Lyndsey Knox of Cyclone and Jason McAndrew of Brad-ford were united in marriage Aug. 9, 2014, in the Hilltop Baptist Church in Gifford at a double-ring ceremony with the Rev. Max Simms offi ciating. The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Margi and David Knox of Cyclone. The groom is the son of Tim and Sandy McAn-drew of Limestone, N.Y., Jeff Prentice of Bradford and the late Debbie Pren-tice. Clayton Mealy played special music

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE MARCH 19 - MARCH 25, 2015

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)It’s time to gain clarity about what motivates and inspires you. TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)Let the coming week bring a boost to your confi dence.GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)You’re being encouraged to aim your sights a bit higher than normal. The com-ing week should do much to remind you of why you should be.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22)A certain conversation needs to be had now.LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22) A well-deserved pat on the back, admiration and appreciation are coming your way. VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)A tight and permanent bond is being put in place now, whether this be per-sonal or professional.LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)What’s likely to come to light this week is increased awareness on your part of your ‘worth’ in some way.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)What’s needed this week is a bit more fl exibility and imagination on your part. SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)Be on your guard now where an overactive imagination on your part is con-cerned. CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 20)Try to see what you’re being encouraged to release as making necessary space for the reward waiting in the wings.AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)This week, the response you want to receive from someone is attainable. PISCES - (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)Uncertainty will be replaced with reassurance, optimism and contentment.

for the unity can-dle lighting during the ceremony, and Bethany and Cathy sang. The bride wore a satin blush fi t and fl are gown with tulle overlay, bod-ice covered with iridescent beading and petite white fl owers cascad-ing down a fl ared skirt. A diamond necklace given to her by her hus-band adorned her neck. She carried a bouquet of white peonies, hydrangeas and ranunculus. Ka-tie Johnson served as matron of honor, and bridesmaids were Tiffany McCa-slin, Megan Simms and Heather Tipton. Each woman wore a knee-length blush

pink chiffon dress and carried a bou-quet of blush pink and peach peonies, white hydrangeas and pink anemones. Mikaela McCaslin was the fl ower girl and cousin-of-theg-room, Ayce Geiger, was the ring bear-er. Chuck Charni-sky served as the best man. Ushers were cousin-of-the-groom Chad Frantz, Tim Charnisky and Aaron Hooper. A reception was held at the Lime-stone (NY) Com-munity Center with music by DJ Gary Hendrix.

BIRTHS:MAR. 12, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Lauren Schimp and Todd Pierce Jr.,

Cattaraugus, NY.MAR. 13, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Alexis Goodrich, Bradford, PA.MAR. 14, 2015:SON, to Amanda Kirkwood and Dale Meacham III, Bradford, PA.MAR. 16, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Brooke Williams, Bradford, PA.SON, to Kelly Sturtevant and James M. Sandoe Iman Jr., Mount Jewett, PA.SON, to Christina Davis and Shane Mason, Eldred, PA. MAR. 17, 2015:SON, to Barbara and Matthew Har-ris, Eldred, PA.SON, to April Tor-rey and Willilam Leffl er, Lewis Run, PA.

MAR. 19, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Amanda Thomp-son and Mark Hawkins, Olean, NY.DAUGHTER, to Karen and Matt Frank, Bradford, PA.

DEATHS:MAR. 13, 2015:AKINS, Dorothy J. 90, of 1429 Sizer Run Rd., Empori-um, PA.MAR. 14, 2015:PAULOVICH, Gla-dys Mae Atkinson, 96, of Creighton, East Deer Town-ship, PA.D I C K I N S O N , Robert Lee, Sr., 74, of Smethport, PA.MILLS, Chester, 95, of 1028 Theresia St., St. Marys, PA.KUHN, Mary J., 83, of Shinglehouse, PA.THOMAS, Carol L., 71, of Sharon Center, PA.WILLIAMS, Dawn Talerico, 71, of North East, PA, formerly of Brad-ford, PA.FRAZIER, Larry D. “Chop”, 58, of 513 South Kendall Ave., Bradford, PA.MAR. 15, 2015:CAUSER, Kevin Paul, 48, of 11 S. Elk Ave., Kane, PA.MAR. 16, 2015:PISCITELLI, Ste-

phen A. Jr., 74 of 3 Spring St., Brad-ford, PA.WOLFE, Guy, 58, of Massachusetts Ave., Jame City,PA.MAR. 17, 2015:HAYDEN, Shirley M., 87, formerly of 453 W. Washing-ton St., Bradford, PA.McCORMACK, Nancy S., 50, of 24 Nancy Lane, Der-rick City, PA.BEST, Orlan G., 84, of Cyclone, PA.MEYER, Ruth A., 97, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, formerly of 1201 Monroe Rd., St. Marys, PA.CATON, David L. “Butch”, 72, of 229 W. 5th St., Empo-rium, PA.FREY, Elizabeth M. “Betty”, 89, for-merly of 127 At-lantic St., St. Marys, PA.MAR. 18, 2015:T H O M P S O N , Shirley R., 89, of 218 Kansas Branch Rd., Duke Center, PA.MAR. 20, 2015:HOWARD, Ar-lene, 89, of 1281 E. Main St., Bradford, PA.BLAKE, Dona I. 83, of Gold, PA.KINLEY, Christo-pher J., 44, of 211 Chestnut Ave., Ridgway, PA.


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Six Common Myths About Pet Allergies (NAPSI)—According to The Humane Society, 62 percent of American house-holds have at least one pet. Yet an esti-mated 31 million Americans are allergic to animals, including up to 30 percent of those who have asthma. For these people, congestion, sneezing, runny nose and oth-er allergic symptoms occur whenever they are exposed to common household pets. It helps to understand how pets can trigger allergies and what steps can help protect you. Below are six common mis-conceptions about pet allergies. By know-ing the truth about these myths, you can take action to live comfortably with the pets in your life. Myth #1: It’s only pet hair—especially cat hair—that causes allergies to fl are up. Not true. Pet hair is a nuisance and caus-es allergies, as it contains saliva or other pet proteins. Allergic reactions to pets are actually caused by pet proteins con-tained in pet dander such as microscopic skin fl akes, and also in saliva and urine. Overactive immune systems in those with allergies attack these otherwise harmless substances. Animals with more fur are more likely to carry other allergens such as pet dander and dust, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). If you have a pet, not only do you need to handle pet hair care-fully, you also need to clean household dust carefully, as it may contain pet dan-der that can trigger allergic reactions. Myth #2: Continuous exposure to ani-mals will eventually desensitize you to them. Not only is this not true, but in some cases, the opposite is true. If you have a confi rmed allergy to animals, whether you are a child or adult, it usually will not get better through increasing exposure. In fact, it may get worse. That’s according to the Australasian Society of Clinical Im-munology and Allergy. However, studies have confi rmed that early childhood exposure to cats, dogs and other animals may lower the risk of de-veloping allergic reactions later in life. In one study of 8,000 children, researchers found that children continuously exposed to cats from the time they were 1 year old were 67 percent less likely than others to develop allergic asthma. Myth #3: If you just get the right breed of dog/cat/etc., you won’t have allergy problems. Not true. All cat and dog breeds pro-

duce dander. However, some breeds are believed to be better for allergy suffer-ers than other breeds. Typically, the best breeds are those that shed the least fur and/or are the most frequently bathed. Also, smaller dogs produce less saliva than do bigger dogs. The American Kennel Club recommends breeds that produce the least dander for allergy sufferers. Those breeds include poodles, terriers, schnauzers, bi-chon frises and others. Myth #4: Small animals are not a prob-lem for allergies. Wrong. Hamsters, guinea pigs, birds and other warm-blooded mammals can also trigger asthma and allergies in people with allergies to animal dander, accord-ing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Birds are also a major problem for many allergy sufferers, as birds release dander into the air through activities such as cleaning their feathers, fl apping their wings and fl ying. If you are allergic to ani-mals but still want a pet, consider animals without dander like a fi sh, turtle or other reptile. Myth #5: Outside the home, you shouldn’t have pet allergy problems. Not necessarily. Because of their micro-scopic size and jagged shape, pet allergens easily stick to clothing and other fabrics and are carried to other locations. Animal dander—in suffi cient levels to cause aller-gies—can be found in many public places such as the workplace, classrooms and hospitals, according to the ALA. Those with severe allergies may also want to avoid the homes of family and friends who have the type of pet that irritates their allergies. Myth #6: An air purifi er will help with pet allergies. It depends on the air purifi er. Only a high-performance air purifi er can help. Some allergy sufferers report that small, low-quality air cleaners make little or no difference at all. However, many allergy sufferers report that their IQAir air puri-fi er in combination with improved clean-ing methods has reduced or completely eliminated their allergic reactions to pets in their homes.For more information on how to clean pet dander or take other steps to gain control over pet allergens, visit:

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Closing The “Cat Gap” Can Increase Adoptions

(NAPSI)—For many, cats and kittens can be an almost endless source of fasci-nation. It’s not uncommon for people to confess they can spend hours watching cute cat videos on the Internet and sharing cat photos online. Unfortunately, it seems this online fas-cination with cats is not translating into real-life adoptions. Every year, an esti-mated 8 million pets enter U.S. shelters, and approximately 4 million of them are euthanized because there are not enough homes. A recent PetSmart Charities survey of people’s perceptions of cats found that the negative opinions some people have of cats are hurting their image. For instance, when asked about the personality and behavioral traits of cats, respondents overwhelmingly described cats as curious, stubborn, moody and aloof. Dogs, on the other hand, were de-scribed in much more positive terms, such as friendly, loyal, protective and loving. It’s thought perceptions such as these that are making it more diffi cult for cats to be adopted into permanent homes. Fortunately, there are indications that some people are taking steps to end these misperceptions once and for all. Sixty-six percent of respondents said that too many people have negative impressions of cats and 56 percent said that the stereotypes about cats simply aren’t true. Addition-ally, half of the respondents believed that more people would have a pet cat if the stereotypes around cats were removed. The survey also found that cat lovers may be uniquely positioned to help cats the most. Research shows that by sharing more about their cat online, particularly through social media, cat owners can help to counter the negative stereotypes sur-rounding cats and show them in a positive light. The PetSmart Charities cat perception survey was fi elded via Toluna Analytics to 1,022 U.S.-based respondents during the period from February 11−14, 2015. It has a +/- 3 percent margin of error. To learn more, visit www.petsmartch-arities.org

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Five Common Misconceptions About Cats Debunked (NewsUSA) - There are some things that everybody knows about cats, such as they purr when they’re happy. But you might be surprised to learn that many of the “facts” you know about cats are actu-ally untrue. For example, while cats often purr when they’re happy, they may also purr when they’re anxious or uncomfort-able. Do you know fact from fi ction about your cat? Here are a few common cat myths debunked: Myth #1. Cats should drink cow’s milk. Cats do not need to drink milk. In fact, cats typically lose the ability to drink milk af-ter they’re weaned, so feeding them milk can give them diarrhea. Myth #2. Cats should eat fi sh. It’s per-fectly fi ne to give Fluffy fi sh every once in awhile, but it’s far from kitty’s ideal food. Cats need an amino acid called taurine in their diet, and fi sh do not provide it. Fish, as a regular part of the diet, could make your cat sick. Myth #3. It is natural for cats to have bad breath. If kitty’s “morning breath” makes you want to heave, it’s a sign that your cat has an oral health problem and should see a veterinarian. You can prevent dental problems by brushing your cat’s teeth. If your cat is uncooperative, try adding oral care probiotics, like Teddy’s Pride Oral Care (www.MyTeddysPride.com) to its food. Teddy’s Pride Oral Care has been designed specifi cally for the oral care needs of dogs and cats. The probiot-ics fl ood pets’ mouths with good bacteria, so harmful bacteria are less able to grow. These probiotics can be used in addition to brushing or as a stand-alone oral care routine. Myth #4. Cats always land on their

feet. Cats are agile creatures with the abil-ity to twist in mid-air, but if they’re falling from a short height, they won’t have time to put themselves feet-fi rst. A fall from a great height could kill or seriously injure a cat, whether it lands on its feet or not. Myth #5. Cats gain weight if they are spayed or neutered. Cats’ metabolisms do change after they are fi xed, but weight

gain can be easily avoided by simply de-creasing the amount of food that you feed them. Spaying or neutering is one of the the best things you can do for your cat, as it reduces the risk of some types of cancer and helps your cat avoid contributing to the pet overpopulation problem.

Credit-by-Exam: Higher Education’s Best Kept Secret (NewsUSA) - For most college stu-dents, the path to earning credit typical-ly involves several weeks of listening to lectures, taking notes, completing assign-ments and passing a mid-term and fi nal exam. But if you could earn that credit in less time and at a fraction of the cost of taking a formal course, would you be interested? There would be no assignments to com-plete and no lectures or classes to attend, just an exam to pass. Students looking for a more effi cient model to earn a college degree should consider credit-by-exam programs, which have become popular among those who want to accelerate their pace and contain costs. “Credit-by-exam programs have been used for decades and continue to grow to-day because they offer real value to stu-dents and enable them to complete degree requirements more effi ciently than taking traditional courses,” noted Marc Singer,

vice provost of the Center for the Assess-ment of Learning at Thomas Edison State College (www.tesc.edu), which recently aligned several of its credit-by-exam pro-grams with open courses to create new pathways for students to earn credit. Nearly 3,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. accept credit-by-exam as trans-fer credit. The programs enable students to earn credit by passing a single exam and tend to be a good fi t for independent learn-ers, students who possess college-level

knowledge and students who are good test takers. Credit-by-exam programs are not for everyone, especially students who prefer a structured environment and interacting with a professor and fellow students. De-ciding to earn college credit by preparing for an exam that covers a semester’s worth of content means you have to be self-mo-tivated and disciplined. This approach ap-peals to many busy adult students who have competing demands on their time and who prefer to work independently. Two of the most popular credit-by-ex-am programs in the U.S. are the College-Level Exam Program (CLEP exams) and DSST exams. “Students considering credit-by-ex-am programs should talk with their aca-demic advisor to make sure credits from the exam they are planning to take can be transferred to satisfy a requirement in their degree program,” said Singer.

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