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Bradford Journal PhotoThe “Vi’s Rockers” putt-putt team display their handsome attire at the Bradford Vet Club’s party following the Bar Stool Open, April 26th. Aren’t they something! But that’s what it takes if you want to win The Best Dressed Foursome Award, and that’s just what they did. Left to right are Dana Haven, Gary Haven, John Rimer, and Sandi Rimer. They’re representing Viola’s.

Winners Of Best Dressed Foursome Award

Bradford Journal PhotoThe “Sons of Sam” putt-putt golf team poses at the Bradford American Legion hole, during this year’s Bar Stool Open benefi t event, April 26th. Left to right are Jim Hoadley, Jr., Jim Hoadley, Sr., Cindy Olin, and Olie Olin. They have already been to Violas, Eagles, Rookies, Marche Club, and now it was time for their fa-vorite, the Bradford American Legion.

“Sons Of Sam” Team

Bradford Journal PhotoLeft to right is the “Clappers” putt-putt golf team: Brian Steen, Brittany Winner, Jen-nifer Mong, and Tyler Winner. The were participating in the Bar Stool Open benefi t, April 26th, and had just completed the hole at the New Keystone. They’d already stopped at the Byllye Lanes and were trying to make seven more holes by the end of the day.

Clappers Putt Putt Golf Team At Keystone

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Thursday, May 1:Mostly cloudy with scattered showers today. High of 60°.ThursdayNight:Mostly cloudy with a chance of show-ers tonight. Low of 38°.

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Friday, May 2:Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers today. High of 55°.Friday Night:Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers tonight Low of 38°.

Saturday, May 3:Mostly cloudy with scattered showers today. High of 54°.Saturday Night:Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers tonight Low of 36°.

Sunday, May 4:Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers today. High of 55°.Sunday Night:Cloudy tonight; a shower in spots in the evening fol-lowed by a little rain late. Low of 37°.

Monday,May 5:Clouds today fol-lowed by a bright-ening sky later. High of 56°.Monday Night:Clearing and cool-er tonight with a low of 35°.

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UPB Holds Graduation (BRADFORD, PA) - Two hundred and Eighty-seven students graduated from The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford during ceremonies held on Sunday, April 27th. Those receiving degrees were: Amy Michelle Aharrah of Smethport, Pa., graduated with a degree in nursing. Penny Marie Amacher of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in English and English education 7-12. Ashley Lynn Bandish of Port Allegany, Pa., graduated with a degree in nursing. Ricky A. Bee Jrof Olean, N.Y., gradu-ated with a degree in radiological science. Cassie A. Benson of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in environmental studies. Vincent D. Berrettini of Eldred, Pa., graduated with a degree in applied math-ematics and mathematics education 7-12. Brenda R. Brandon of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in business man-agement. Rachel Lynn Britton of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in early level edu-cation (PreK-4). Brian Lloyd Burkhouse of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in sport and recreation management. Elizabeth Burns of Bradford, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in sociology. Krystal Lynette Calkins of Eldred, Pa., graduated with a degree in social sciences.

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Tiffany A. Campbell of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in general studies. John Capitani of Olean, N.Y., graduated with a degree in human relations. Philip Eugene Cauvel of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in applied math-ematics. Hannah Mee Chai of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in hospitality management. Jacob M. Chastain of Port Allegany, Pa., graduated with a degree in radiological science. Beau Close of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in petroleum technology. He has been hired by Chevron in Houston, Texas, to be a drill site manager. Daniel Paul Connor of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in computer in-formation systems and technology. Nicole Corliss of Kane, Pa., graduated with a degree in accounting. Alyssa Jo Cunningham of Smethport, Pa., graduated with a degree in health and physical education. Ceegan J. Danielson of Lewis Run, Pa., graduated with a degree in computer in-formation systems and technology. Zachariah Detrick of Kane, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in history-political sci-ence. Denise R. Distrola of Port Allegany, Pa., graduated with a degree in liberal studies.

Benjamin Doughty of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in chemistry. He will pursue a Master of Science in chem-istry at The Pennsylvania State College in State College, Pa. Jennifer Lynn Douglass of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in sociology. Jenna Hollie Duffy of Smethport, Pa., graduated with a degree in business man-agement. Jessica Fern Duffy of Smethport, Pa., graduated with a degree in liberal studies. Christopher Allen Eck of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in petroleum tech-nology. Richard Ryan Eck of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in petroleum technology. Andrew Robert Eliason of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in business management. He will work with McKean County 911 and the Bradford City Fire Department. Jeff Elwell of Olean, N.Y., graduated with a degree in petroleum technology. Connie Lynn Ferguson of Kane, Pa., graduated with a degree in business man-agement. Jason Michael Fetterman of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in writing. Katelyn Elizabeth Forquer of Kane, Pa.,

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“Affirmative Action Direction -by Bob Perry

The direction of Affi rmative Action made an abrupt change last week result-ing from the Supreme Court deciding that a state’s voters are free to outlaw the use of an applicant’s race in the college admis-sions’ policy. The state of Michigan made a change to the state’s Constitution after the voters approved a declaration that the state’s public colleges are forbidden to take race into consideration. Notably California and Washington states previ-ously adopted voter-approved initiatives banning affi rmative action in education. It is most interesting to note that the rate of graduation in minorities increased af-ter the removal of affi rmative action. This signals that the push to guarantee out-comes may, (a major fault in the progres-sives’ push for control), be changing. One of the major considerations in the Court’s debate centered around the complicated mix of growing minorities we are experi-encing. Justice Anthony Kennedy argued that race- based administration policies could (and most likely does) give rise to race-based resentment.

It seems clear that going forward other states will proceed to follow Michigan’s lead. In this there is a concern that the initiative process that is expanding will overshadow the representative govern-ment we have and possibly reduce the need for state and federal representa-tion. On the positive side this is a route that will possibly stem the tide of the federal government making a law that is rightfully a states rights issue. In the case of legalizing cannabis (marijuana) by some states and the fed-eral government not enforcing federal law signaled those states taking back law that belongs to the states. The le-galizing of marijuana will have some very negative effects due to the prov-en changes to the brain. The decision by the Court has broad and long last-ing consequences across the country and surely will spur a fl ood of initia-tives. Has the Court started to see the ‘light’? We need to be cautiously optimistic on this one!

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Mary Ann Colestro tells us that the 8th Annual Miller Lite, Bar Stool Open benefi t event, held last weekend, was sponsored by Glenwood Beer Dis-tributors, and raised $8,000 for the American Cancer Society. Twenty lo-cal taverns took part, 86 teams putt-putt golfers participated, and the Bradford Vet’s Club held the party following the event. Best Dressed Foursome award went to Dana and Gary Haven and Sandy and John Rimer, who dressed up in 80’s fashions! And The Best Hole Award went to Byllye Lanes for the sec-ond year in a row, so the traveling tro-phy will remain there for another year. But best of all for our readers, we spent a good deal of time at various locations during the event where we garnered some videos, and the majority of photos for this week’s Bradford Journal…….We also attended “The Story”, a mu-sical by the Bradford Community Choir, held Sunday, April 27th at the Sawyer Evangelical Church, located at the corner of South Kendall Avenue and Looker Mountain Trail. There we took videos and photos throughout the performance, a couple of which can be seen on the pages of this issue. All of the videos (meant to give our readers an idea of the music) and the remainder of the photos are to be found in the pho-to gallery……..Remember the East Bradford Stinkfest this weekend, May 3rd, rain or shine. As always, we can expect lots of food, lots of vendors and lots of excitement. Sponsors for our special page are Hedlund Glass, The New Keystone, Man’s World, Bottorf Embroidery & Screen Printing, Mon-te’s Restaurant, and Smith’s Watch & Clocks…….. Smith’s, manager, Leo Carpenter tells us that he has a col-lection of Stinkfest Commemorative lighters. And that those in attendance can stop in at Smith’s Watch & Clocks at the East Bradford Store, to fi nd the lighters they need to complete their col-lections…….. The “father of ADHD (attention defi cit hyperactivity disor-der, Leon Eisenberg was well aware that the disorder as described by him was only a theory. Yet many people take drugs for this condition that no one can say for certain, even exists. On the other hand, we know of some people who claim that a shot of whiskey calms their nerves, and helps them function. Are they perhaps suffering ADHD! And to think, I never questioned their theory, or the use of their particular brand of medicine.

Bradford Journal PhotoLeft to right are Staci Pomroy, Kristie Neel, and Michelle Eliason, at the Brad-ford American Legion working for the Re-lay For Life Benefi t- The Bar Stool Open, April 26th. They tell us they are keep-ing score for the putt-putt golfers, selling some product (like T-Shirts), and just talk-ing. It’s a good cause and they are happy to be doing it.

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OBITUARIES Robert Sweetapple Robert W. Sweetapple, 81, of Brad-ford, formerly of Reading, passed away on Monday (April 21, 2014) at his resi-dence. He was born on Oct. 13, 1932, in Clintonville, Venango County, a son of the late Willis H. and Mary C. Meals Sweetapple Sr. On August 25, 1956 he married E. Susanna Rupley who pre-ceded him in death on June 9, 1982. He was a 1952 graduate of the Brad-ford Area High School. He was a Unit-ed States Army veteran of the Korean War who served from December 1952 until December 1955. He is survived by three daughters, three granddaughters, two grandsons, one brother, two sisters, one greatgrand-son and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by twobrothers and two sisters. At his request there will be no visita-tion or funeral service. He will be bur-ied beside his wife in Charles Evans Cemetery in Reading, PA.

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Bradford Journal PhotoHannah Hooten solos with the Community Choir during a performance of The Story, a musical at the Sawyer Evangelical Church, Sunday, April 27th. The entire choir con-sists of 25 singers from twelve church from the area. Choir members included Sopra-no1’s: Penny Amacher, Beckie Confer, Corinne Hooten, Linda Lamborn, and Becky Plummer. Soprano 2’s: Tori Johnson, Hannah Martin, Esther Painter, Karen Sherwin, and Linda Wilson. Alto’s: Donna Black Hannah Hooten, Lori Johnson, Kathy Miller, Amber Musser, Christi Weber, and Lisa Weber. Tenor’s: Tim Bange, Gary Larson, and Bill Walb. Bass’s: Denny Bloss, Austin Martin, Jeff Sherwin, Dalton Weber, and Jeff Weiss. And the Director was Jeanne Gross. (See the photo gallery for other photos and video samples of the music.)

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESWhy Disability Insurance Is Critical

-by Jason Alderman Most people understand why having life insurance is a good idea: Nobody wants to leave their survivors in a fi nan-cial lurch if they were to die suddenly. But what if you suffer an accident or illness and don’t die, but rather, become severely disabled? Could you or your family make ends meet without your paycheck, possi-bly for decades? Although most people are entitled to Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefi ts if they’ve paid suffi cient FICA payroll taxes over the years, the eli-gibility rules are extremely strict, apply-ing can take many months, and the aver-age monthly benefi t is only about $1,150.So what are your other disability coverage options? Many companies provide sick leave and short-term disability coverage to reimburse employees during brief peri-ods of illness or injury. Some also provide long-term disability (LTD) insurance that replaces a percentage of pay for an ex-tended period of time. But employer-provided LTD plans usu-ally replace only about 60 percent of pay and the money you receive is considered taxable income, further lowering your ben-efi t’s worth. Plus, such plans often have a waiting period before benefi ts kick in, will carve out any SSDI benefi ts you receive, and cap the monthly benefi t amount and maximum payout period (often as little as two years). Thus, even if your employer provides basic LTD, you might want to purchase additional coverage. Just be prepared: LTD insurance can be expensive. Yearly premiums may cost 1 to 3 percent of gross income, depending on plan features, your age, and whether you have preexisting conditions. First, see if you can buy supplemental coverage through your employer’s plan – their group rate will be cheaper than an individual policy and you probably won’t need a physical exam. Or see if any pro-fessional or trade organizations you be-long to offer group coverage. If not, you’ll have to buy an individual policy. A few of the things to keep in mind: • The younger and healthier you are, the lower the premiums you’ll be able to lock in. • Some policies won’t pay benefi ts unless you can’t perform the duties of your own occupation, while others specify that you must be physically unable to per-form any job (the latter coverage is much cheaper). • Look for a “non-cancelable” policy, which means the insurer can’t cancel or refuse to renew your policy – or raise the premium – if you pay on time. • The longer the waiting period be-

fore benefi ts are paid, the lower the pre-mium. Thus, if you have enough sick time and savings to wait 120 days before pay-out, your premiums will be signifi cantly less than for a 60-day waiting period. • Some policies only provide benefi ts for two years, while others pay until your normal Social Security retirement age – most cover somewhere in between. The shorter the term, the lower the cost. • Many plans exclude preexisting conditions, mental health or substance abuse issues. • For an additional fee, policies with a “future purchase option” allow you to

increase coverage as your wages rise, without having to take another physical or rewrite the policy. • Check whether the benefi t payout amount is fi xed or if cost-of-living adjust-ments are made periodically. The latter type is more expensive but offers better protection against infl ation if you’re disa-bled for many years. Bottom line: If you became seriously disabled it could easily wipe out your sav-ings and put your family in fi nancial jeop-ardy. Before you actually need it, investi-gate what disability coverage you already have and what other options are available.

Bradford Journal PhotoFollowing a hard day, April 26th, during the Bar Stool Open Benefi t, four young wom-en in camo blouses look up from their table at the Bradford Vet’s Club, during the end of the day party. They are the “Camo-Toes” putt-putt team. Left to right are Jen Schaming, Patty App, Karla Bove, and Barbie Mardin. They tell us it was a good day for friends and a good cause.

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Article submitted The weekly meeting of Top’s # 16 was held on Thursday, April 24th, at the First Presbyterian Church with leader Vickie Johnson bringing the meeting to order with the Top’s Pledge. The song was “ Lose Lose Lose” to the tune of Skip to my Lou”. There were 31 members weighing in. Best Loser was Betty Austin; Best Loser in Waiting was Carol Zeigler; and Offi cer of the Week was Carole Van Sickle. The Secretary’s Report was given by Sue Della Valle. The Treasurer’s re-port was given by Anna Wells. Inspira-tions was by Bev Hannon - “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”. Household Hint was given by Linda Hedlund, “Socks for moving furniture, if you need to get a heavy table or sofa across the room slip socks on the legs so you can care-fully slide the piece with out scratching the the fl oor .” Fashion Tip and Joke was given by Jean Miller, “V-neck sweaters and tees give the illusion of a longer torso”. Elaine Harris’ “Tips and Tricks” were on Peanut Butter ,Oranges and Choc-olate. The Easter Eggs Contest was won by Team Two: Bev Hannon, Trudy Pull-er, Carol Zeigler, Maggie DeStevens, Dorothy Young, Liz Tanner, Elaine Har-ris, Gloria Atkinson, Joan McAndrew, Norma Cavallero, Barb Torrey, Jessie Skillman, Bev Retzer, and Captain Sil-vana Reed. The winners of the Mary Mullan Contest that ran from November to April were Barb Smead, Sue Della Valle, Maggie DeStevens, Audrey Gilligan, Bev Hannon, Linda Hedlund, Trudy Puller, Jessie Skillman, Anna Wells, Debbie Woodley, Martha Williams, and Gloria Atkinson. Sue Della Valle read an article called “The world’s shortest Fairy Tale.” The program was given by Anna Wells and included , Easter Eggs being passed out with numbers in them and each mem-ber picked one and what number they picked they told why they joined Top’s, what they liked about Top’s and what they didn’t like about Top’s. It was a great way to get members’ opinions. The meeting was adjourned with the Friendship Circle and the Top’s prayer.

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DAUGHTER, April 20, 2014, to Shane and Melissa Fiebelkorn, Bradford, PA.SON, April 23, 2014 to Samantha Aus-tin and Josh Dawson, Bradford, PA.DAUGHTER, April 24, 2014, to Kayla and Casey Neely, Bradford, PA.

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MAY 1:National Day of Prayer – Prayer in the Square 12 noon Veterans’ Square, Main Street, Bradford, PA. In observance of National Day of Prayer, join commu-nity members, government offi cials, and area pastors as they pray for our nation, community, schools, and fami-lies. Free and open to the public. .Knitting Club 1-3 pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Whether you are an expert knit-ter or have never picked up a set of needles, this informal club is for you. MAY 2: FCCLA Story Time 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Pub-lic Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Includes story, craft, snack, and social interaction. Geared toward pre-K children, accommodates infants and toddlers. For more infor-mation, contact Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527MAY 2 & 3: Kinzua Knit-Away First United Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA. Event for knitters, crocheters, and fi ber art-ists. Market, classes, goody bags, door prizes. Lunch available on site. For more information, visit www.sites.google.com/site/kinzuaknit/ or https://www.facebook.com/KinzuaKnitAway MAY 3:Story Time 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Preschool craft-related program. Opportunity for young children to inter-act with others their age while listening to stories, making projects, and enjoy-

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J.C. and Jessica Carter, of Pittsburgh PA, have announced the birth of their daughter, Caroline Anne. She was born at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, on April 19, 2014. Maternal grandparents are, Rich and Sandy Moore of Pittsburgh. Parental Grandparents are Robbie Carter and the late Jim Carter of Bradford. Pater-nal great grandparents are the late Marga-ret Sica Stidd and the late Robert Stidd. Maternal great grandparents are, Martha and the late Albert Moore of Corry, PA.

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ing snacks. For more information, con-tact the Library at 814-362-6527.Book and Craft 1pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. For more information, contact the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527.Derby Gala 4:30-10pm Bradford Club, Boylston Street, Bradford, PA. Annual Bradford Area Public Library fundraising event. Featuring: The Earthquakers! Tickets: $50 each. For tickets or more informa-tion, contact the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527. MAY 5:Music and Me 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Interactive music class designed for 2-5 year olds. Sing, dance, and play instruments. For more informa-tion, contact the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527.MAY 6:Bradford Family YMCA 2014 Brad-ford Community Awards Breakfast 7:30am University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Brad-ford, PA. Reservations may be made through May 1 by contacting Christie Thornton at the Y at 716-701-1376. Corporate/patron tables are $300 each, patron tickets $30 each, and reservations $20 each.Baby Talk Tuesday 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. For more information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.MAY 7:Story Time 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Preschool craft-related program. Opportunity for young children to inter-act with others their age while listening to stories, making projects, and enjoy-ing snacks. For more information, con-tact the Library at 814-362-6527.Lunch in the Square 11:30am–1pm Veterans Square, Downtown Bradford. Enjoy menus from various Bradford restaurants, live musical entertainment by the BAHS Choral/Jazz Department, and fun. Open to the public.


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(NAPSI)—With our nation in the midst of a health care revolution, government-driven health insurance exchanges are grabbing headlines, often for the wrong reasons. From political haggling to tech-nical gaffes, it’s been a bumpy road for federal- and state-run public exchanges. For private insurance exchanges, how-ever, the story couldn’t be more different. In fact, it is these private exchange pro-grams that will likely be the bigger—and better—option for many small businesses and workers in America. While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) put a spotlight on government-run ex-changes, private versions have been op-erating for nearly 20 years in numerous states. Thanks to health care reform mo-mentum, private exchanges are poised to transform health care for the estimated 60 million U.S. workers employed by small businesses. According to a 2013 report by Booz & Company, “Health insurance in the U.S. is at the cusp of a major transition from an employer-driven payor model to a model directly involving many more employees and consumers. Private health insurance exchanges with a defi ned contribution ap-proach represent a signifi cant step toward catalyzing this change.” So what is a private exchange? It is a marketplace of health insurance and re-lated benefi ts offering access to a single or multiple health plans in one, unifi ed program. Working directly with insurance brokers, employers purchase insurance through the exchange. Employees then choose from reputable carriers such as Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross or others, depending on the specifi c exchange. Through a private exchange, employ-ers allocate a set amount of dollars toward

AICR HealthTalk-by Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN

American Institute for Cancer Research Q. I’ve been seeing something called “quinoa” recommended as a healthy side dish. What is it and what would I do with it? A: Quinoa – pronounced “KEEN-wah” – is considered and used like a whole grain, although technically it’s a seed, not a true whole grain such as brown rice, bulgur (whole wheat) and oatmeal. Unlike most grains, it’s a good source of pro-tein, so it’s a perfect choice as you experiment with smaller meat portions and meatless meals. In just 15 minutes it can be cooked like rice to serve as a fl uffy side dish or incorporated in soups and stews instead of pasta or potatoes. Each grain is naturally coated with a bitter substance to protect it as it grows, so put it in a sieve and rinse it before cooking. In most larger grocery stores, you can fi nd quinoa in the same section with rice. Alternatively, you might check the “natural” foods aisle, where it may be grouped with other packaged grains or in a bulk food section.

the program through what’s called “de-fi ned contribution.” This provides cost controls while supporting an employee’s health care. For workers, an exchange offers choice and fl exibility. They select and purchase their coverage from available options. If they want to upgrade their plan or add other benefi ts like life insurance beyond what’s covered by the employer contribu-tion, they have the option to pay to do so. With more than 55 percent of all U.S. workers employed by businesses with one to 50 people, private exchanges are prov-ing to be an especially powerful, viable and valuable option. In California, the nation’s most popu-lous state and where approximately 12 percent of the country’s residents live, more and more of its 3.4 million-plus small businesses are turning to private ex-change solutions. Take CaliforniaChoice, for example. The nation’s fi rst-ever private exchange established over 18 years ago works with brokers and small businesses as the state’s only private exchange. It offers multiple health plans and other business-related products and services in one, easy-to-use program. Today, CaliforniaChoice serves more than 10,000 employers and 150,000 members statewide. “If you are a small-business owner, private exchanges help drive down health care costs and reduce administrative bur-dens in an increasingly complex regula-tory environment, all while expanding the benefi t choices for your employees,” said Ron Goldstein, president and CEO of Cal-iforniaChoice. He added, “Well-run private exchanges are very effective because they are held to the highest free-market standards. They must deliver value—the best service, choices and prices—in order to stay com-petitive.”

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Bradford Journal PhotoSoprano, Penny Amacher, a member of the Community Choir, gives it her all, to make The Story a success, during a per-formance given at the Sawyer Evangeli-cal Church, April 27th. Here she fi lls the church with sound as she solos with the choir. (See the photo gallery for other pho-tos and video samples of the music.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoThere was a lot of activity at the New Keystone, April 26th, during the Bar Stool Open benefi t. Following their turn at the hole, members of the “2-holes, 2-poles” and an interloper, give us a pose. From the left, are the interloper Scott Loop, and team members Wayne Anderson, Jeff An-derson (ball in mouth), Melissa Snyder, and Jen Anderson, ready to putt the ball. They were all, certainly having a great time, for a good cause.

2 Holes – 2 Poles, Plus

Bradford Journal PhotoThe “Four Non-Blonds” putt-putt team and their designated driver, pose for us during the party held at the Bradford Vet’s Club, April 26th, following the Bar Stool Open benefi t event. What a day it was! The weather was beautiful, their cause was just, and they were ready to have more fun. Left to right are designated driver Harriet Irons, and team members Anna Lombardo, Dody Steinhauser, Vallerie Cota-Robles, and Sue Yeager.

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graduated with a degree in criminal jus-tice. Shadoe Anne Fowler of Lewis Run, Pa., graduated with a degree in biology. Stacey Lynne Gildersleeve of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in interdisci-plinary arts. Isabella R. Gleason of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in sociology. Cassandra Marie Glover of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in nursing. Filane Renee Godding of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in nursing. Jenna Kae Gorrell of Lewis Run, Pa., graduated with a degree in radiological science. Kellen Michael Greto of Kane, Pa., graduated with a degree in computer in-formation systems and technology. Kristyn Laurel Grieb of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in writing. Bobbie Lynn Guzan of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in criminal jus-tice. Toni Lynne Haight of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in liberal studies. Lisa D. Hart of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in liberal studies. Carissa Renee Higley of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in general studies. Mollie Lynne Hollebeke of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in broadcast communications. Christian Holzwarth of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in accounting. Jordan S. Hults of Port Allegany, Pa., graduated with a degree in biology. Jodi Lynn Irons of Bradford, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in nursing. Tianna R. Johnson of Kane, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in environmental stud-ies and biology. Elijah J. Jones of Bradford, Pa., graduat-ed with a degree in business management. Emily Rae Jordan of Kane, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in nursing. Michelle K. Jurewicz of Olean, N.Y., graduated with a degree in radiological science. Hallie Louise Kleiner of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in applied math-ematics. Ian Michael Kolb of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in nursing. Angela Marie Lapp of Smethport, Pa., graduated with a degree in early level edu-cation (PreK-4). Gary Albert Leschner IIof Port Allega-ny, Pa., graduated with a degree in busi-ness management. Brent Michael Liberati of Olean, N.Y., graduated with a degree in chemistry. Liane N. Little of Bradford, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in English. Lauren Jane Luciano of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in criminal jus-tice. Tayler J. Lunn of Bradford, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in sociology. Christopher Alan Manning of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in petroleum technology.

Laurie Marcello of Bradford, Pa., grad-uated with a degree in nursing. Cameron Markert of Smethport, Pa., graduated with a degree in petroleum tech-nology. He has been hired by Chevron in Houston, Texas, to be a drill site manager. Russell Paul Marold of Kane, Pa., grad-uated with a degree in petroleum technol-ogy. Ryan Marshall of Bradford, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in business manage-ment. Jonnie Mascho of Bradford, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in biology. Cody Robert Matzner of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in accounting and business management. Merissa Michele McLaughlin of Brad-ford, Pa., graduated with a degree in sports medicine. Bethany Lynn Mealy of Kane, Pa., grad-uated with a degree in early level educa-tion (PreK-4). Matthew Stephen Muroski of Olean, N.Y., graduated with a degree in biology. Garrett Newhouse of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in business man-agement. Richard Truman Obermeyer of Brad-ford, Pa., graduated with a degree in crim-inal justice. He will pursue a graduate de-gree in intelligence studies at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa. Andrew D. Olson of Kane, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in petroleum technol-ogy. Michael C. Pascarella of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in environmental studies and business management. Curt Donald Priest of Eldred, Pa., grad-uated with a degree in computer informa-tion systems and technology. Daniel William Robinson of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in broadcast communications. Lachlan Tevis Ross of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in environmental studies. Jason Douglas Roush of Port Allegany, Pa., graduated with a degree in economics and business management. Christopher David Salerno of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in psychol-ogy. Sagi Shahaj of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in economics. Lindsay Kay Shine of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in biology. Brian James Smith of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in sports medi-cine. Candace Lea Smith of Kane, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in nursing. Daniel Joseph Smith of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in sports medi-cine. He will begin a Master of Science in exercise science program at Gannon Uni-versity in Erie, Pa. William A. Smock Jrof Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in chemistry. Timothy J. Spilka of Kane, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in biology. Ryan Russell Swanson of Smethport,

Pa., graduated with a degree in petroleum technology. Devon Swatt of Bradford, Pa., gradu-ated with a degree in accounting and busi-ness management. He will begin studying for a Master of Business Administration degree from St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, N.Y. Shane Todd of Kane, Pa., graduated with a degree in sports medicine. Joseph Emil Turner of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in criminal jus-tice. Katie S. Vecellio of Bradford, Pa., grad-uated with a degree in petroleum technol-ogy. She will be an environmental edu-cation and interpretation coordinator for Allegany State Park in Salamanca, N.Y. Emilee Ann Vickery of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in nursing. Matthew S. Wilber of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in accounting and business management. Paul Woods of Port Allegany, Pa., grad-uated with a degree in biology. He will attend Lake Erie College of Medicine in Erie, Pa. Sarah Elizabeth Yaworsky of Bradford, Pa., graduated with a degree in nursing. She will begin working at Bradford Re-gional Medical Center. Senior Judge John M. Cleland, who has earned a reputation in the region and throughout Pennsylvania for his unwa-vering fairness and strong commitment to juvenile justice during his 30 years on bench, addressed the graduating class.

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Bradford Journal Photo “Bruce’s Bombers” putt-putt team graces the Bradford American Legion club, April 26th, for one hole of play, during the Bar Stool Open benefi t event. Left to right are Laurie Dudick, Terry Evers, Mike Bom-basay, and the cool one, Dave Close. Dave tells us they’ve visited 15 other establish-ments prior to the Legion, and that he’s not feeling any worse for the wear (and probably not any better either).

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THEME: “Famous Mothers”

ACROSS:1. Swahili or Zulu6. French lake9. Marcel Marceau, e.g.13. Type of squash14. In the past15. Engaged for a fee16. Considered a representative of Allah17. Month of Pearl Harbor attack18. African antelope19. *Chelsea’s polit-ically-minded moth-er21. Funeral rite23. Tell tall tale24. Can of worms25. Corn holder28. Ranee’s husband30. Popular pet ro-dent35. Acted like37. Leave behind39. Spacious40. “Just along for the ____”41. *”_____ Mia!”43. Heroes44. On the rocks46. Nervous biter’s victim47. Fit of shivering48. “A Series of Un-

fortunate Events” author50. The Three Ten-ors, e.g.52. He is53. Lunch stop55. *Rob to new mom Kim Kar-dashian57. *Minnelli’s mother61. One who moves from place to place65. Bay window66. *Biblical matri-arch Sarah had this many children68. More capable69. Like a wave caused by the moon70. Shot ___ in track and fi eld71. Japanese-Amer-ican72. Door fastener73. Type of wood often used for fur-niture74. Walk loudly

DOWN:1. Johann Sabastian ____2. Popular smoothie berry3. Winningest Super Bowl coach4. Do-re-do-re-do-re-do-re, e.g.5. Like life, accord-

ing to some6. *Juliet’s mother, ____ Capulet7. Often checked in a bar8. Warming winter beverage9. 5,280 feet10. Saudi Arabia’s neighbor11. MaÓtre d’s list12. *Christian Sci-ence founder, Mary Baker ____15. *Scarlet letter-wearing mother20. Camelot, to Ar-thur22. Tom Hanks’ 1988 movie24. “Fragrant” rice25. *Brady mom26. Offer two cents27. Obscure29. *”Mommy Dear-est”31. Parks or Luxem-burg32. When it breaks, the cradle will fall33. Permeate34. Plural of “lysis”36. Art style popu-lar in 1920s and 1930s38. Arab chieftain42. Cover story45. Ultimate goal49. Japanese capital

51. Liver or kidney, e.g.54. Parkinson’s dis-ease drug56. Lunar path

57. Music style with gloomy lyrics58. “Tosca” tune59. Purges60. ____ year61. Made in “Break-

ing Bad”62. Additionally63. Indian Lilac64. Stumble67. Greek letter N, pl.

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The McKean County Historical So-ciety will hold a pig roast and arts and crafts fair at the McKean County Fair-grounds on October 4, 2014. The committee members are search-ing for period vendors. If you can com-plete a simple, old time art or craft that

(Potter County) - Work to repair a Hebron Township bridge on Route 4005 (Whitney Creek Road) southeast of Coneville will get under way Mon-day, May 5th. Replacing the deteriorat-ed wood deck with a concrete one will extend the service life of the bridge for years to come and provide area drivers with safer, more effi cient travel. The bridge spans the west branch of Whitney Creek on Route 4005, just south of the intersection with Route 44. The bridge was built in 1946, is 13 feet long and carries an average of 230 ve-hicles each day. A detour will be in place during the repair work. PennDOT’s offi cial de-tour will direct drivers to use Routes 4005, 4006 (West Hebron Road), and 44. Local drivers may choose to use alternate routes to get around the road closure. The closure is expected to last through June 9. PennDOT will re-open the bridge sooner if weather and work progress allow. Crews from PennDOT Potter Coun-ty Maintenance will perform the re-pairs. Work is weather and schedule dependent. Drivers are reminded to obey posted speed limits, follow detour signs, and as always, buckle up. Motorists can check condi-tions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffi c delay warnings, weather fore-casts, traffi c speed information and ac-cess to more than 680 traffi c cameras. 511PA is also available by calling 5-1-1, and regional Twitter alerts are avail-able on the 511PA website.

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Air Force Airman Matthew R. Rusci-olelli graduated from basic military train-ing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included train-ing in military discipline and studies, Air

Force core values, physical fi tness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Rusciolelli is the son of Robert Rusci-olelli of Kane and Dawn Rusciolelli of St. Marys. He is a 2012 graduate of Smethport Area Junior/Senior High School.

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(Bradford) – Effective April 24, PennDOT has posted weight limits on three more bridges in McKean County. Vehicles exceeding the posted weight limits will need to use alternate routes. The posted bridges include: • Route 1005/Kings Run Bridge: Now posted at 32 tons for single vehi-cles and 40 tons for combination vehi-cles, this state-owned bridge is located one mile southwest of the village of Ceres. The bridge spans Kings Run Bridge on Township Road 438 (Kings Run Road). It was originally built in 1939, is 30 feet long and carries an av-erage of 220 vehicles each day. • Route 4004 (Dorothy Lane)/Bradford Bridge: Now posted at 27 tons for single vehicles and 32 tons for combination vehicles, this bridge spans the west branch of Tunungwant Creek between Route 346 and Corydon Street in Bradford Township. The bridge was originally built in 1941, is 108 feet long and carries an average of over 1,600 vehicles each day. • Route 4011 (Sullivan Road)/Bradford Bridge: Now posted at 33 tons for single vehicles and 40 tons for

combination vehicles, this bridge spans Bennett Brook near the city of Brad-ford. The bridge was originally built in 1940, is 31 feet long and carries an av-erage of 417 vehicles each day. In August of 2013, PennDOT Sec-retary Barry J. Schoch authorized the transportation department to add or increase weight restrictions to about 1,000 structurally defi cient bridges statewide. Reducing the weight trave-ling on these bridges will slow their deterioration and preserve safety until repairs or replacement can occur. To view the bridges with new or lowered weight restrictions or to learn more about bridge weight restrictions and PennDOT’s bridge-inspection pro-gram, visit the PennDOT homepage at www.dot.state.pa.us and click on “Bridge Information.”

PennDOT Posts Weight Restrictions on Three McKean County Bridges


The Kinzua East KOA Campground will be offering a free night of camping on Saturday, May 10 as part of Kamp-grounds of America’s annual KOA Care Camps Big Weekend. Campers who stay as paying guests on Friday, May 9 will receive a free night of camping on Saturday, May 10. The 11th Annual KOA Care Camps Big Weekend event is the offi cial start to the 2014 summer camping season and is being offered at participating KOAs throughout North America.

Offering A Free Night Of Camping The Care Camps Big Weekend event is also the major fundraiser for KOA Care Camps, the offi cial charity of Kampgrounds of America and the KOA Owners Association. Donations raised during the May 9-10 weekend will go to benefi t KOA Care Camps, a network of 55 specialized, medically equipped summer camps throughout North America that offer children bat-tling cancer a true summer camp expe-rience at no charge to their families. To reserve a site or cabin today for

this special weekend, go to www.KOA.com and click on the Big Weekend event box, or just go to www.koa.com/national-events/care-camps-big-week-end for a complete list of participating KOA campgrounds. Kampgrounds of America is cel-ebrating its 52nd Anniversary in 2014. KOA, the world’s largest network of family-friendly campgrounds with 485 locations in North America, was born on the banks of the Yellowstone River in Billings, Montana in 1962.

(NAPSI)—Increasingly, young ath-letes who want to take their game to the next level have to fi nd additional training opportunities to supplement their school or town program. While the process of evaluating or de-signing an off-season training program can be challenging for a parent, it doesn’t have to be that way. To help, here are some tips: • Start by signing your child up for a camp or clinic. Camps provide athletes with an introduction to group training and can be a great way for kids to get used to playing against local or out-of-town com-petition. In a typical camp, kids will prac-tice with their peers and get exposed to different coaching styles. While the length of camps vary, they usually only last a few days. It is important to remember, however, that camps can get pricey and athletes

Off-season Tips For Your Young Athleteneed rest. Avoid scheduling a summer full of back-to-back camps to prevent athlete burnout. • Stay active and healthy throughout the off-season. Parents can help their athletes by making exercise—and the right diet—key parts of an off-season routine. Even parents without a sports background can contribute to their child’s success. Timing athletes, counting reps, completing drills and taking children on bike rides, trail runs or to a local swimming pool are easy ways to provide support. • Seek the help of a private coach or trainer. A private coach can create a cus-tomized, sport-specifi c training program for your athlete during the off-season. In addition, many private coaches can pro-vide guidance in skill development, but they can also help your athlete when it comes to fi lm study, competition strategy, fl exibility and agility work, and weight-

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Bradford Journal PhotoAt the New Keystone, during the Bar Stool Open benefi t event, April 26th, members of the “Four Golfers Golfi ng” team pose for a photo. Left to right are Scott Keyes, Stephanie Keyes, Todd Burkhouse, and Sandy Burkhouse. They had previously been to the Eagles, and the Byllye Lanes, and now it was time for the Keystone.

4-Golfers Golfi ng

Bradford Journal PhotoThe “BOA Jesters” give us a pose at the Bradford Vet Club’s party following a hard day of putting around the Bar Stool Open circuit, April 26th. The event was held for the benefi t of the American Cancer Society. Left to right are Jarrod Vobornik, Darla Raybuck Anthony Lombardi, and Dawn Vobornik. They tell us they went to eighteen places, that a couple of them drank only Pepsi’s, and that many of the bars had some-thing to eat to keep them going. They plan to take the same tour next year.

“BOA Jesters” Spend Day Putting Around




Bradford Journal PhotoThe “Pike’s Platoon” Team poses for us April 26th during the Bar Stool Open ben-efi t. They have just completed a putt-putt hole at the New Keystone and are happy to give us a smile. Left to right are Todd Cole, Karin Fetter, Ray Haven, and Laurie Haven. They tell us they’ve already been to Pikes, the Kitchen, and J.J.’s.

Pike’s Platoon Poses

Bradford Journal PhotoFour members of “3 Ladies and A Guy” putt-putt golf team pose with their designated driver, April 26th, at the Bradford American Legion. It was the day for the Bar Stool Open benefi t and they were having a great time of it. Left to right are Denny Culver, Donna Davault, Marilyn Thrush, Sally Scott, and their designated driver Sonny Dean. They had already played the holes at the Eagles, Marche, Rookies, Keystone, Edge, J.J.’s and Joe’s Bar at the Main Street Music Hall.

Give Their All At Putt-Putt For Good Cause

Bradford Journal PhotoAt the Bar Stool Open benefi t event par-ty, held April 26th, at the Bradford Vet’s Club, a couple of members of the 4-Nerds team sit with friends. From the left are designated driver, Heather Crowley, team members Chad Benjamin, and Justen Higgins, and Brad Benjamin a designated driver. Chad and Justen tell us they are ready for a second round. We can only wonder where the other two members of the Nerd team are.

Ready To Go Again

Bradford Journal PhotoIn the front left is Frances Paul, then left to right in the back are Peg Bartlett, Amber Webster, Rhonda Cobb, Pat Kaber, and Caitlin Cutting at the Bradford Vet’s Club, April 26th following the Bar Stool Open benefi t. They represent the “Just-One-More” Putt-Putt team and friends following a day of putt-putting around town for the benefi t of the American Cancer Society.

“Just-One-More” and Friends Enjoy Day






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� Grill meat with a dry spice rub instead of a traditional sauce. Supply a buffetof sauce choices that complement the rubs for guests to choose and try.

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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE MAY 1 - MAY 7, 2014

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)Let change come to you and take you where you need to be and, if necessary be prepared to adjust plans that come out of the blue.TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)There’s nothing wrong with giving more effort to a certain plan but it is more im-portant that you believe in what you’re doing and why. GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)Be willing, this week, to speak your mind openly and honestly. If you do, then some-one else will do the same and whatever issue needs resolving will be done so much easier and swiftly.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22) Have faith that you’re being well looked after and be willing to embrace, not resist, change unfolding now.LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)The more you distance yourself from a person or tense situation, the clearer some-thing will become.VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)Be aware of how you’re being helped to start afresh where a ‘learning curve’ is con-cerned and be equally ‘live’ to the need to embrace change coming your way.LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)This week’s eclipse intends to create balance where imbalance exists and should you fi nd yourself bidding farewell to someone you no longer feel obliged to support in some way, then trust it’s best for all concerned.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23, - Nov. 21)Be receptive to what is changing now in the knowledge that the end result will be progressive in some way.SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)Expect things to become a bit more tense before they improve and don’t be shy about putting your foot down if demands become too much.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19) If a relationship has had its day, then the eclipse will bring a no-nonsense and non-negotiable proverbial wiping of the slate.AQUARIUS - (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) A new path or opportunity connected with where you live is being presented - and waiting to be seized!PISCES - (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)You have a fantastic opportunity to embark upon a new and exciting learning curve that will require you to convey yourself in some way, in writing, verbally or both.

CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGSEngagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths

ENGAGEMENTS:

(None)

MARRIAGES:

(None)

BIRTHS:

APRIL 18, 2014:DAUGHTER, to Troy and Katy Roulo, Duke Cent-er, PA.APRIL 19, 2014:SON, to Rebecca Smith and Timothy March of Olean, NY.APRIL 20, 2014:DAUGHTER, to Shane and Melissa Fiebelkorn, Brad-ford, PA.

APRIL 22, 2014:DAUGHTER, to Crystal Hand-more, Olean, NY.DAUGHTER, to Shane and Lisa W h i t e - E a g l e , Olean, NY.APRIL 23, 2014:SON, to Samantha Austin and Josh Dawson, Bradford, PA.DAUGHTER, to Erica Austin and Grant Preston, El-dred, PA.SON, to Justin Warner and Tracy Tidd, Allegany, NY.SON, to Lynette Deer, Franklinville, NY.APRIL 24, 2014:

DAUGHTER, to Kayla and Casey Neely, Bradford, PA.SON, to Nicole Newman, Angelica, NY.DAUGHTER, to Daniel and Errin Learn, Delevan, PA.D A U G H T E R , to Anna Spiller, Portville, NY.SON, to Mar-cie Leederman, Franklinville, NY.APRIL 25, 2014:DAUGHTER, to Jessica Dowell and Kyle Martin, El-dred, PA.SON, to Sharon and Murphy Tom, Allegany, NY.

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APRIL 13, 2014:STONE, Joyce L. Andrews, 86, of Limestone, NY.CLARK, Neil Ed-win, 74, of Lexing-ton Park, MD.APRIL 14, 2014:NYQUIST,Kurt L., 69, of 295 Coal Hollow Road, Ker-sey, PA.WEIS, James E. 86, of Rockford, IL.APRIL 16, 2014;MICHALSKI, Ber-nard w. “Ben”, of Attleboro, MASS.APRIL 18, 2014:M O R R I S , Maryellen “Gab-

by”, 76, of 100 Kentucky Ave., James City, PA. FINLEY, Carl J.,of 3974 Route 417, Allegany, NYAPRIL 19, 2014:EDINGER, Gla-dys F. Edinger, 81, of Dagus Mines, PA,and a resident of Elk Haven, St. Marys, PA. APRIL 20, 2014:WALTERS, Betty Walters, 89, of 78 Horner Road, Wil-cox, PA.VERBKA, Joan, 69, of 276 Coal Hol-low Road, Kersey, PA.APRIL 21, 2014:MILES, Williard M. “Bill”, 75, of Olean, NY.S W E E TA P P L E , Robert W. 81, of Bradford, PA, for-merly of Reading, PA.APRIL 22, 2014:ROBINSON, Ka-ren Lore, of Lake View, NY.SCHNEIDER, An-thony C. of West Seneca, NY.RIGARD, Robert J., 84, of 131 Beech Rd., St. Marys, PA.BENNETT, Judy, A.

70, of Ulysses, PA.APRIL 23, 2014:CARLSON, Isa-belle Lucille, 88, of 9716 Route 6, Mt. Jewett, PA.COOK, Arline E., 95, of Sena-Kean Manor, Smethport, PA, formerly of Barnum Rd., Tur-tlepoint, PA.APRIL 24, 2014:McCARTY, Bertha, 104, formerly of Derrick Rd., Brad-ford, PA.BILLE, Betty, 95, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Mary, PA, formerly of Gypsy Rd., St. Marys, PA.COVAC, Irene G., 93, of Elk Haven, St. Marys, PA, for-merly of 116 Pop-lar Rd., St. Marys, PA.FEHELEY, Geral-dine R. “Gerry”, 92, of Orchard Park, NY, formerly of Elm St., Eldred, PA.APRIL 25, 2014:CARBARDI, Eva M. 91, of 296 Fair-view Ave., John-sonburg, PA.CARLSON, Emma J. 84, of 420 ½ Poplar St., Kane, PA.

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Seventy percent of people age 65 and older will need long-term care at some point in their lives, according to a 2014 study by CareScout, a division of Gen-worth Financial Services. “But that doesn’t mean they have to sacrifi ce their quality of life,” says Peder Johnsen, CEO of Concordis Senior Liv-ing, www.concordisseniorliving.com, which owns, operates and develops senior housing communities. “In fact, a person who needs some as-sistance with day-to-day living will often fi nd he or she is much happier in a good assisted-living community with an atmos-phere that reminds them of their former home.” And it doesn’t have to be outrageously priced, notes Johnsen, a third-generation ALF operator whose family pioneered the contemporary congregate community model. The median price for a private, one-bed home in an ALF community is $42,000, he says, citing the CareScout report. By contrast, a semi-private nursing home bed costs a median $77,000 a year. But it’s up to prospective residents and their families to ascertain the quality of the community and whether it’s a good match for the person who will be living there. “ALFs are not federally regulated and states vary widely on the breadth of over-sight they provide, so you can’t necessar-ily rely on the law,” Johnsen says. “And

don’t rely on salespeople either – that’s the biggest mistake people make.” There are, however, a number of easy ways to see if a home has a truly caring atmosphere and well-trained staff. Johnsen offers these tips: • Ask to see the home’s state licens-ing survey, an assessment that usually in-cludes inspections, audits, interviews with

residents, etc. Every state has an ALF licensing agen-cy and all have some form of survey sys-tem for ensuring that certain standards of quality are met, according to the Assisted Living Federation of America. “Requirements vary from state to state about how often the surveys are conducted and how the public can access the reports, but no matter what state you live in, you should be able to ask the ALF for its most recent report, or obtain it from the licens-ing agency,” Johnsen says. The surveys will tell you if problems were found – or not – and what the ALF did to address them. • Visit the ALF during non-business hours. Go before breakfast or after dinner – times when the administrators aren’t around. What’s the atmosphere? How do employees behave with the residents? “That’s a good time to talk to residents, too,” Johnsen says. Be a “mystery shopper,” he suggests. Pretend you’re just visiting the commu-nity – not scouting it out as a prospective customer. • Ascertain how truly “homelike” the community is. In your own home, if you don’t feel like eating breakfast at 7:30 a.m., you don’t have to. You can have breakfast at 10. You can get snacks when you want them. “Depending on what’s important to your loved one, there are potentially many rules that can affect how ‘at home’ a per-son feels,” Johnsen says. “Some commu-nities allow residents to have pets, others don’t. Some provide lots of activities. At some, residents can quickly and easily ar-range for transportation or a service like hair styling.” Not every community can offer every-thing, he notes. That’s why it’s important to look for those features that are especial-ly important to your loved one.

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Bradford Journal PhotoThey’ve just completed their hole at the Bradford American Legion, they’re feeling their oats, and tell us they have plenty more holes to go. They are putt-putt “Team USA.” It was the day of the Bar Stool Open cancer benefi t, April 26th, and they had already stopped at the Edge, City Line, Vet’s Club, Players, and the Lighter Side. What a sacrifi ce!

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(NAPSI)—As mothers, we tend to put everyone else fi rst. Our children and our family are often our #1 priorities—we do whatever is necessary to make sure their needs are met, often times pushing our own needs to the side, including those things we need to do to make sure we keep ourselves healthy. As we celebrate the coming of spring and the joy of Mother’s Day, we take time to refl ect on what moth-erhood means, and now is the perfect time to think about steps you can take to better ensure that you will be there for your chil-dren, to guide and celebrate them along the way for years to come. It’s the old airplane safety model—put on your own oxygen mask before helping your child with theirs. The same applies for your breast health. Take care of your-self fi rst, so you can be there to take care of the ones you love. Here’s an alarming statistic that will motivate you to make breast health a top priority: one in eight (1 in 8) women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.1 But among those women, survival rates for those whose cancer is detected early is nearly 95 percent.2 To-day, there are more ways than ever to de-tect breast cancer early, making successful treatment an increasingly common reality. In order to reduce risk or detect breast cancer early, each woman must KNOW YOUR RISK for developing breast can-cer. While family history is an important part of knowing your risk to develop breast cancer, 80% of women who devel-op breast cancer have little-to-no family history³—that’s most of us. “Mother’s Day is a time for women to think about their role as mothers…and daughters, sisters and friends,” says Dr. Melanie K. Bone, OB/GYN at Women’s Health and Healing of the Palm Beaches in Atlantis, FL. “BREVAGen represents another way that mothers—and all wom-en—can be proactive about knowing their own breast cancer risk and take steps to continue to be there to care for those they love.” BREVAGen™ is a genetic-based risk prediction test for sporadic breast cancer. The test takes into account both clinical risk factors—such as a woman’s current age, age at birth of fi rst child, breast bi-opsy history, as well as genetic biomark-ers known to be associated with sporadic breast cancer. BREVAGen results provide refi ned, individualized 5-year and lifetime cancer risks of developing sporadic breast cancer, enabling women to work with their doctor to determine the breast cancer risk reduction/early detection plan that is right for them.

It’s no secret motherhood keeps you busy, but here are three simple things you can start doing today to help reduce your breast cancer risk: • Make healthy diet choices: It’s easy to get lured into snacking from your kids’ plates and leftovers, but that’s not always the best choice for moms. Make a “mom-my section” in your pantry and fridge of healthy options to help you maintain a healthy weight. • Stay active: Motherhood keeps you on your toes, but make sure you set aside time for at least 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week. 4 • Take a BREVAGen test: BREVAGen is a quick test with results that could im-pact your life. Using a simple cheek swab, BREVAGen provides you both fi ve-year and lifetime predictive risk assessments to more accurately evaluate your risk of de-veloping breast cancer. This Mother’s Day, why not give your-self—and your family—a priceless gift. Make sure all of your medical appoint-ments and health screenings are up-to-date, including knowing your risk for de-veloping breast cancer and what you can do now to reduce your risk for breast can-cer, or detect it early. It’s a gift that ben-efi ts your entire family. BREVAGen is available through doc-tors in all 50 states. To fi nd a doctor near you or to learn more, visit BREVAGen.com. Know Your Risk…your children and family will thank you!

References: 1. National Cancer Institute at the Na-tional Institutes of Health. Breast Cancer Risk in American Women. Accessed April 9, 2014 at http://www.cancer.gov/cancer-topics/factsheet/Detection/probability-breast-cancer. 2. Breast Cancer. Breast cancer surviv-al rates by stage. American Cancer Soci-ety. Accessed April 9, 2014 at http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailed-guide/breast-cancer-survival-by-stage. 3. Breast Cancer: Early Detec-tion. American Cancer Society. Ac-cessed April 9, 2014 at http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003165-pdf.pdf 4. American Cancer Society. Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2013-2014. At-lanta: American Cancer Society, Inc. 2013



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How To Keep From Catching Anything But Love From Your Pets (NAPSI)—While pets provide many benefi ts, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some animals can also pass diseases to people. Such diseases are known as zoonoses. Here, Dr. Calum Macpherson, Dean and Director of Research at St. George’s Uni-versity’s School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine, who helped write a book called “Dogs, Zoonoses and Public Health,” offers a look at a few common problems and how to avoid them. Cats: Cat-related diseases that make people sick include cat scratch fever and plague, but those are rare. Toxoplasmosis can come from cats, particularly if you clean the litter box or do gardening where cats roam, and cats can carry rabies, a deadly viral disease. Dogs: Dogs can carry a variety of germs that can make people sick. For ex-ample, puppies may pass the bacterium Campylobacter in their feces. This germ can cause diarrhea in people. Dogs may carry a variety of parasites that can cause rashes or illness in people. Dogs may also carry the bacterium Leptospira and ra-bies, though rabies from dogs is rare in the United States. Birds: Different types of birds can car-ry different diseases. For example, baby chicks and ducklings often carry Salmo-nella. Parakeets and parrots can carry Chlamydia psittaci. Pigeon droppings can have other germs that make people sick. Reptiles: An estimated 3 percent of households in the United States include at least one reptile, including turtles, lizards and snakes. One of the most serious condi-tions you can get from these pets is salmo-nellosis. An estimated 70,000 people get salmonellosis from contact with reptiles in the United States each year. Pocket Pets: Rabbits and rodents such as rats, mice and hamsters, like reptiles, may spread Salmonella to people. When choosing a pocket pet, don’t pick one that is tired, has diarrhea or looks sickly. The pet should be lively and alert, with a glossy coat free of droppings. The ani-mal’s breathing should be normal. There should be no discharge from the eyes or nose. Whatever the pet, whether someone gets sick can depend on two things: sus-ceptibility and prevention. Susceptibility In general, healthy pets make healthy people, but there are those who are more likely than others to get diseases from pets. These include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS, and people being treated for cancer. Prevention To protect yourself from pet-related diseases, Dr. Macpherson offers this ad-vice:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water after touching pets, their bedding, their saliva or their feces. • Try to avoid scratches and bites. If you are scratched or bitten, wash the area with soap and running water right away and get medical advice. • Remember to have your pet checked out, treated for worms and vaccinated by your veterinarian. Zoonoses are preventa-ble, so keep yourself and your pet healthy. • Do not eat or smoke while handling your pet. • Do not kiss your pet or hold it close to your mouth. • See that your pets are up to date in all their vaccinations, especially rabies. You can fi nd more helpful advice from

Dr. Macpherson and other experts at St. George’s University, a premier center of international education on the island of Grenada. Its Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Public Health and Pre-ventive Medicine, along with the Wind-ward Islands Research & Education Foun-dation, work together to provide a mixture of expertise and environment for the con-cept of “One Health, One Medicine” to fl ourish and to take students from residen-cy to fellowship training to employment. The university aims to prepare its students for global health care and is affi liated with educational institutions worldwide. Learn More:For further facts, go to www.sgu.edu

Protecting Ash Trees From An Invasive Pest (NAPSI)—There’s good news for homeowners who have ash trees on their property. There is a simple way to protect this valuable tree. In addition to creating a beautiful land-scape, the benefi t from a mature, healthy ash tree is about $217 a year in increased property value, air quality, cooling in sum-mer, reduced heating costs and more, ac-cording to the National Tree Benefi t Cal-culator. However, they can be vulnerable to what some consider the most devastating of all invasive insect tree pests of the last 20 years—the emerald ash borer (EAB), a beetle native to Asia that was introduced to North America in 2002. EAB larvae live under the bark of the ash tree and feed on the tree’s transport tissue, starving the tree of nutrients. EAB has already destroyed tens of mil-lions of trees. In fact, most trees with EAB die in a few short years after the onset of symptoms. Fortunately, one particular trunk injec-tion treatment from Arborjet, administered by a professional applicator, will protect

ash trees against EAB for up to two years, in many cases even if the trees are current-ly under attack. Professionally applied trunk injection treatments cost a fraction of what tree re-moval and replacement does, which can be as much as $1,000 per tree. Homeowners can look for a number of signs to identify EAB in ash trees, in-cluding a thinning canopy (upper layers of leaves), branches sprouting low on the trunk, bark that peels easily with lines ap-pearing underneath, small D-shaped holes in the bark, and increased woodpecker damage. For more information, visit www.ar-borjet.com

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