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Bradford Journal PhotoDuring the BYBL Jack Alviti Memorial Banquet, March 2nd, Lakers Teammates and Coach look up for a photo during the meal. From the left, clockwise around the table are Dalton Feiro 14, Brent Kennedy 13, Coach Griffi n, Rys Kennedy 9, Brandon Ben-jamin 14, Damon Griffi n, Jr. 10, Brent Peterson 10, Noah Neel 12, Shane Peterson 14, and Steven Knowlton 12. The event took place in the BAHS Cafeteria.

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Bradford Journal PhotoBoys Youth Basketball League Celtics coaches Jason and Lori Nuzzo pose with their daughter Abbie 10, and son Caleb 12, just before the commencement of the Jack Alviti Memorial and Awards Ban-quet, March 2nd.

The Nuzzo Family

Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the left, clockwise around the table, are eleven hungry Pacers basketball players, Stephen Morgan 11, Jake Pattison 11, Ryan Cottillion 11, Braden Maholic 10, Jordan Sherwood 14, Nate Evan 14, Cade Hayden 13, Liam McKay 9, Logan Maholic 9, Blaze Maholic 9, and Vinnie Bizzarro 13. They were in attendance for the Boys Youth Basketball Jack Alviti Memorial Banquet, held March 2nd at the BAHS Cafeteria.

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LOCAL & AREA NEWS

Thursday, March 6:Partly sunny today with a high of 30°.ThursdayNight:Mostly cloudy to-night with a low of 16°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Friday, March 7:Partly sunny and warmer today with a high of 38°.Friday Night:Mostly cloudy and not as cold tonight with a low of 24°.

Saturday, March 8:Cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers. to-day. High of 33°.Saturday Night:Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers tonight. Colder with a low of 18°.

Sunday, March 9:Partly sunny and a little cooler today with a high of 27°.Sunday Night:Partly cloudy and cold tonight with a low of 14°.

Monday,March 10:Not as cold today with clouds and oc-casional sunshine and a high of 32°.Monday Night:Not as cold in the evening; otherwise, mostly clear tonight with a low of 20°.

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Student News Benedictine University (Lisle, IL)

Benedictine University proudly an-nounces that 846 students, including John Bielinski of Allegany, N.Y., were named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or above.

Genesee Community College (Batavia, NY)

Haley Wohlers a full-time student at Genesee Community College and resident of Allegany, NY was among the 585 stu-dents named to Genesee’s Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. All full- and part-time students honored on the Dean’s List have earned a quality point index of 3.50 to 3.74.

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

The University of Pittsburgh honored 20 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford stu-dents as University Scholars during Pitt’s honors convocation Feb. 28 in Pittsburgh. University Scholars are awarded to the top 2 percent of undergraduate juniors, seniors and the members of undergradu-ate graduation classes from the past year throughout the entire University of Pitts-

burgh system. Local students who were honored are:Vincent Berrettini, a senior applied math-ematics and mathematics education 7-12 major from Eldred, Pa.. Kayla Branch, a graduated human rela-tions major from Olean, N.Y.. Brenda Brandon, a senior business man-agement major from Bradford, Pa.. Morgan Emery, a graduated English and social sciences major from Eldred, Pa.. Alyssa Lapp, a graduated psychology major from Port Allegany, Pa.. Bethany Mealy, a senior early level edu-cation (PreK-4) major from Kane, Pa..

Kyley Mickle, a junior athletic training major from Port Allegany, Pa.. Cheryl Smith, a junior business man-agement major from Bradford, Pa.. Gerry Stevens, a senior business man-agement major from Lewis Run, Pa.. Paul Woods, a senior biology major from Port Allegany, Pa.. University scholars from Pitt-Bradford will also be recognized at the honors con-vocation of the Bradford campus to be held at 11 a.m. April 11 in the Bromeley Family Theater. The public is welcome to attend.

Bradford Journal PhotoDuring the second session, March 1st, of the fi rst day of the Hand Springs For Hope Invitational, gymnasts were busy in various areas, far and near, on the gymnasium fl oor at the Olean YMCA. The event was hosted by the Olean-Bradford YMCA as the Flames Gymnastic Team’s home meet.

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

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“Democracy’s Suicide ” -by Bob Perry Quoting John Adams: “Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, ex-hausts and murders itself. There was never a democracy that did not commit suicide.” By not living to the Constitution and modifying it as warranted, all three branches of our government has cre-ated the environment in which we are falling on the sword our so called lead-ers have put in place. We are in the pro-cess of falling and there is nothing in view to prevent our demise. It is the accumulation of acts over time that has put us in this position, but, there is a marked acceleration of unconstitution-al acts tightening the noose. Disregarding the Constitution and creating laws not defi ned by same, the Legislative Branch has concentrated power in Washington that was by de-fault left to the states to legislate. Dis-regarding the Constitution, the Admin-istrative Branch has signed into law the unconstitutional legislative acts created by Congress. Disregarding the Consti-tution, the Judicial Branch has judged laws constitutional that were created by Congress and signed into law by the Administration. As part of the Judicial Branch, the Supreme Court has failed us in all too many critical decisions by allowing laws that are clearly the rights of the states and not the Federal Gov-ernment to stand. They do this primar-ily by making decisions on the narrow challenge and not considering if the

law is a federal or states right. As time passes, the Administration has increas-ingly selecting which laws to enforce and disregarding others. Most recently, the Attorney General Eric Holder has advised the states At-torney Generals how and when to refuse to defend state laws they fi nd objection to. It is not the job of the Attorney Gen-eral to give advice to the states on how to defend their constitutions. The Ad-ministrative Branch is charged by the Constitution to enact and enforce the laws of the land and must seek Con-gressional revisions to change the laws without exception. The current President has revised the Affordable Care Act 47 times to-date since it was passed by Congress and enacted into law. This is totally uncon-stitutional and if this activity does not cease, the tip of the sword will have made penetration to the Constitution making It irrelevant and propelling our demise. As for lying, it is repugnant for us, the people and employer of elected repre-sentatives, to be subject to the deception we face on a daily basis. Preservation of our Democracy and our Freedom is at stake and the real question is what are we willing to do to preserve them? The message is clear: We are on our decline as a democracy fails to uphold, defend and support the Constitution. Suicide of a Democracy!

We attended a session of the Brad-ford-Olean Family YMCA Flames Handsprings For Hope Invitational at the Olean YMCA last weekend. And we also stopped in at the BYBL Jack Alviti Memorial Banquet held at Brad-ford Area High School Cafeteria. At both places we took photos and videos that can be found either on the pages of this issue, or in the photo gallery associated with it. The videos of both events are intended to give our readers a chance to see more of those involved at the two locations……..March 9th through 15 is Girl Scout Week this year and various local sponsors have seen to it that a page of this edition brings attention to the event, and helps bring some well deserved attention to this group. The sponsors for the page are Burns & Burns Associates, Inc., Dexter Service & Collision, Bottorf Embroidery and Screen Printing, Brad-ford Journal, Tops- Bradford, and The New Keystone……..For those of our readers interested in mummies, we have some good news. A Mummies of the World Exhibition will be avail-able for viewing beginning April 12th at the Buffalo, (NY) Museum of Sci-ence. More than 12 loaning institutions from across the world have contributed to the creation of this exhibit, which demonstrates that mummifi cation- both through natural processes and inten-tional practices, has taken place all over the globe. This exhibit offers to give unprecedented insights into past cultures, civilizations and will show-case brand-new galleries exploring the study of mummies linked to discover-ies in modern medicine……..We al-ways enjoy reading the comments made by fi nancial experts regarding why the stock market or commodity markets rise and fall. For example, the world mar-kets dropped on March 3rd at the same time that Russia was becoming involved with the Ukraine. To this, the fi nancial market experts tell us that the drop was caused by the fear of economic sanctions. We are also informed that gold and bond prices rose, as investors sought safety. So we conclude that there is logic behind the market. But not so fast. The next state-ment says that markets are doing exactly what you could expect them to do – be-cause “You have no idea what is going to happen and how this is going to play out.” Now that may sound O.K. on the surface but it begs the question of how anyone could make a logical move from one form of investment to another if it were true that there can be no “idea of what is going to happen and how this is going to play out.”

Bradford Journal PhotoSpurs basketball players get set for dinner, March 2nd, during the B.Y.B.L. Jack Alviti Memorial Banquet and Awards Ceremony. From the left, clockwise around are Noah Grove 10, Sawyer Drummond 14, Zack Grove 11, Michael Gow 10, Jacob McCaffery 10, and Aydan Landes 8. They tell us they had an awesome season and were getting better all the time.

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OBITUARIES Russell CoyRussell E. “Russ” Coy, a loving hus-band, father and grandpa, 81, formerly of Williams Street, passed away Friday(Feb. 21, 2014) at his residence. Born July 11, 1932, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Frank L. and MaryE. Jones Coy. On March 29, 1952, inBradford, he married Janice I. GoldinCoy, who survives him. Mr. Coy had been self-employed in-stalling carpet for area families and area contractors and formerly worked at Corning Glass. He was a talented carver and woodworker. He was affec-tionately called “Popeye.” Surviving, in addition to his wife of 61 years, are two daughters, Becky Gonzalez and Kendra Coy Combs, bothof Bradford; fi ve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Diana Thorpe of Cleveland; and several niec-es and nephews.

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Burial was in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Jeffrey JacksonJeffrey A. Jackson, 57, of Bradford, formerly of Emlenton, a retired Brad-ford bank manager, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21, 2014) at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Jeffrey was born in Franklin on Feb. 3, 1957. He was the son of the late Wil-lis L. and Leda M. Coulter Jackson. Mr. Jackson had been employed by Household Finance, Northwest SavingsBank, and for the last 15 years he was employed as the branch manager at Hamlin Bank and Trust Company in Bradford. He is survived by his wife, VirginiaL. “Ginger” Blair Jackson, whom he married on May 22, 1982 at the Fox-burg United Methodist Church. Also surviving are four brothers, Mark E. (Deb) Jackson, Richard “Cooney” Jack-son, Warren Eric Jackson and Stephen M. Jackson and Kimberly Moiseenko, all of Emlenton, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, broth-ers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Interment was in Scrubgrass Presby-terian Cemetery, Emlenton, PA.

Naomi Rensel Naomi R. Rensel, 77, formerly of 14 Erickson Drive, Bradford, passed away Sunday (Feb. 16, 2014) at Carolina Point in Durham, N.C. Born March 1, 1936, in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Francis

and Anna Marie Shultz Dahlgren. On Oct. 31, 1956, in Annapolis, Md., she married Max P. Rensel, who died on Jan. 28, 2008. She had worked at the Pennsylvania Unemployment Offi ce for more than 25 years. Surviving are two daughters, Royce Pizzo of Cary, N.C., and Michelle Ren-sel of Raleigh, N.C.; one son, Keith Rensel of Willow Springs, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrand-children. Burial was in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Jeffrey Schimp Jeffrey L. Schimp, 61, of 595 W. Washington St., passed away Saturday(Feb. 22, 2014) at The Pavilion at Brad-ford Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 30, 1952, in Richmond, Va., he was a son of the late Ted and Barbara Coleman Schimp. He had been employed as a sign fab-ricator at Federal Sign Co. in Florida. In addition to his wife Susan (Totten) Schimp, he is survived by fi ve sons, Barry Schimp, Jeffrey L. Schimp Jr., Randy Schimp, Andy Schimp and Ray-mond Schimp; four stepdaughters, Ma-donna Wilson, Heather Wilson, Jessica Wilson and Desiree Wilson; one step-son, Jacob Stidham; seven brothers, Donald Schimp, Terry Schimp, Rob-ert Schimp, Timmy Tompkins, Randy Tompkins, Billy Tompkins and Wayne Schimp; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Richard Appleby Jr. Richard E. Appleby Jr., 51, of 8 ElmSt., Bradford, passed away Monday (Feb. 17, 2014) at his residence. Born Oct. 31, 1962, in Bradford, he was a son of Richard E. Appleby Sr.

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESSelf-Employed? Don’t Forget These Tax-Filing Tips

-by Jason Alderman Calculating income taxes is a royal pain, even when your situation is un-complicated enough that you can fi le a 1040EZ Form. And if you’re self-employed, be prepared for extra layers of complexity. Not only must you fi le an annual return with numerous addi-tional forms and schedules, you’re also responsible for paying quarterly esti-mated taxes, which can mean having to write a pretty hefty check while wait-ing for your clients to pay their overdue bills. Add in that you’re also responsible for funding your own health insurance and retirement and you may start to miss having an employer manage a por-tion of your fi nancial affairs. (Although many people go into business for them-selves precisely to call their own shots.) Here are a few things to remember when calculating your 2013 taxes: First, some potentially good news for taxpayers who claim a home offi ce de-duction: You now may choose between the traditional method of calculating the business use of your home (which involves numerous calculations, fi ll-ing out the onerous IRS Form 8829 and maintaining back-up records for years) and a new simplifi ed option. Under the new, so-called “safe har-bor” method, you can simply claim a standard deduction of $5 per square foot for the portion of your home used regularly and exclusively for business, up to a maximum of 300 square feet – a $1,500 limit. Contrast that with the traditional method where you must calculate ac-tual expenses of your home offi ce ex-pressed as a percentage of the square footage your home offi ce consumes. For example, if your offi ce takes up 12 percent of your house, you can deduct 12 percent of your electricity bill. A few additional details: • You can choose either method from year to year; however, once you’ve elected a method for a giv-en tax year it’s irrevocable. • Under the safe-harbor method you cannot depreciate the portion of your home used for business in that particular year. • With the new method you can still claim allowable mortgage interest, real estate taxes and insurance losses as itemized deductions on Schedule A. These deductions don’t have to be al-located between personal and business use, as under the traditional method. You’ll need to weigh whether the re-cordkeeping hours you save justify the potentially smaller deduction – espe-

cially if you have a large home offi ce or considerable deductions. Sugges-tion: Look at last year’s deduction and compare what it would have been using the $5 per square foot calculation, fac-toring in time spent doing the math. A few other self-employment tax-fi ling considerations: • In addition to the home offi ce de-duction, you generally can deduct many other business-related expenses, includ-ing: legal and accounting fees; profes-sional dues and subscriptions; business insurance and licenses; professional training and education; professional equipment and software; maintenance/repairs; and business-related mileage, travel and entertainment. • You can also deduct the full cost of medical, dental, vision and long-

term care insurance premiums for you, your spouse and dependents, even if you don’t itemize deductions. • For more details on business ex-penses and deductions, see IRS Publi-cation 535 (www.irs.gov). Also visit the IRS’ Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center.Bottom line: Income taxes are often more complicated for self-employed people and good recordkeeping is es-sential. Unless you’re an accounting whiz, consider hiring a tax professional or fi nancial planner who specializes in self-employment issues. The penalties and fees they can help you avoid – and hidden deductions they can uncover – will probably more than pay for their fees.

Bradford Journal PhotoPlayers on the Miami Heat basketball team line up at their table for us, March 2nd. Left to right are Brice Whelan 13, Tre Ryan 9, Devin Abbott 14, Michael Reid 9, Caleb Lutz 13, Carter Hewitt 14, and Noah Costa 13. They were at the BAHS Cafeteria waiting for the B.Y.B.L Jack Alviti Memorial Banquet to begin.

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SON, Feb. 21, to Natasha Gliha, Bradford, PA.SON, Feb. 25, to Christina and Rich-ard Wade, Bradford, PA.DAUGHTER, to Tasha Hedlund and Ted Buckley, Bradford, PA.DAUGHTER, Feb. 28, to Angeline and David Sheeley, Bradford, PA.

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The weekly meeting of Top’s # 16 was held on Thursday, February 27th, at the Presbyterian Church with leader, Vickie Johnson, calling the meeting to order with the Top’s Pledge. The song was “My Club Is Your Club” sung to the tune of “This Land Is Your Land”. There were 23 members weighing in. Best Loser in Waiting is Norma Cavallero and Offi cer of the week is Sue Della Valle. The Secretary’s report was given by Sue Della Valle and the Treasurer’s re-port was given by Anna Wells. Inspirations were given by Bev Han-non “ There is nothing to make you like other human beings so much as doing things for them”. The Household Hint by Sue Della Valle “To make an all nat-ural cleaner for pots and pans, mix 1/4 cup baking soda and enough hydrogen peroxide to make a paste, and spread over the grime and rub away with a sponge”.. The fashion tip and a joke were given by Jeannie Miller, “For an organized closet don’t keep shoes in boxes line them up on the fl oor”. Vickie Johnson read Healthy Tips on Greek Yogurt and Broccoli and also a hint was given to stop feeling nauseaus, drink ginger tea with honey.The birthday award was won by Barb Smead. Elections for new offi cers for the year 2104 will be held during the March 6th meeting.

Bradford Area Calendar of Events: MARCH 2014

MAR. 1-7: Hearts for the Homeless Countertop Campaign Area businesses, Bradford, PATo raise awareness and funds to subsi-dize temporary placement and food for the homeless. Collection cans are placed at various small businesses. 100% of funds collected will directly aid individuals in cri-sis in the city of Bradford. For more infor-mation, contact Destinations-Bradford at 814-331-4551. MAR. 1 - APR. 12:Zumba in the Morning 8-8:45am, Saturdays 5th Floor Ballroom, Seneca Building, 2 Main Street, Bradford, PA Zumba with popular instructor Brit-tany Rose. Cost: $45. For more informa-tion or to register, contact the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Con-tinuing Education and Regional Develop-ment at 814-362-5078 or [email protected]. 6:Knitting Club 1-3pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Wheth-er you are an expert knitter or have never picked up a set of needles, this informal

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Healthy Habits (NAPSI)—While more than two in three American adults are overweight or obese, there are things you can do to re-duce your chances of struggling with your weight. To start, try to consume healthier foods and beverages and get more physical ac-tivity. Doing so may lower your chances of developing diabetes, high blood pres-sure or other serious health problems. New health habits may also help you look better, feel more energetic and even be a role model. The Weight-control Information Net-work (WIN) offers more tips to consider. According to WIN, a national information service of the National Institute of Diabe-tes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health:

When You’re Short on Time • One day each week, make healthy meals that you can freeze and eat later when you don’t have time to cook. • Fit in physical activity whenever you can. Take the stairs if there are a reason-able number to climb. Get off the train or bus a stop early, as long as it’s safe and your schedule allows.

When Money Is Tight • Buy healthful foods in bulk, and choose frozen or canned fruits and vegeta-bles. • Start a walking group. Walk in places that don’t cost money, such as a school track or park.

When It’s Hard to Stay on Track • Recruit others to be active with you. That may help you stay interested and be safe. • Think about your most important rea-sons for being healthy. Do you want to be there for your family? Would you like to be able to do the things you love without feeling tired or out of breath? Learn More: You can get more good advice from WIN’s “Changing Your Hab-its: Steps to Better Health” fact sheet. It reviews the stages of change people of-ten go through on their journey to better health and offers tips for each stage. Con-tact WIN to get up to 10 copies for free. You can access the fact sheet at www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/changing-hab-its.htm. For more information, call WIN at (877) 946-4627, visit www.win.niddk.nih.gov or “like” WIN on Facebook at www.facebook.com/win.niddk.nih.gov

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

American Institute for Cancer Research Q. Is magnesium as important as I’m hearing lately? If so, what foods are the best sources? A: Magnesium is a mineral involved in DNA repair, control of cell growth, blood sugar metabolism and insulin signaling, among other roles. The good news is that we don’t need huge amounts of magnesium to lower our risk of diabetes and heart disease (including high blood pressure). The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is 320 milligrams for most women and 420 mg for most men. In one study researchers looked at magnesium intake of obese people with meta-bolic syndrome (a group of risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and high triglycerides), which means they were also at increased risk of developing diabetes. Those who met recommended amounts of magnesium were 63 percent less likely than those who didn’t meet the RDA to develop insulin resistance, the starting point of type 2 diabetes. An analysis of eight population studies shows that people consuming the most magnesium were nearly 20 per-cent less likely to develop colon cancer than those with lowest intake.Unfortunately, Americans are eating more refi ned, processed foods, which are low in magnesium. Foods like dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts and dried beans are rich in this mineral. The average American gets about 50-70 milligrams less than recommended amounts, a gap easily remedied with a few adjustments in food choices. For example, you can replace some of the refi ned grains you usually eat with whole grains or include a dark green vegetable most days. Work dried beans, seeds and nuts (especially almonds and cashews) into salads, stews or snacks regularly. Learn to include plenty of fruits and vegetables throughout the day. These foods all contain fi ber and other nutrients and plant compounds that appear protective against the health problems linked to low mag-nesium intake, so focusing on making a few small swaps in your current diet is likely to be better for your health than a magnesium supplement.

Bradford Journal PhotoHome team Flames gymnasts relax just prior to the beginning of the 2nd session, March 1st, the fi rst day of the Olean-Bradford area YMCA gymnastic Handsprings For Hope Invitational, held at the Olean YMCA. Left to right in front of the mats are Kayla Tay-lor 18 (level 9), of Bradford; and Bella Baldwin 8 (level 2), of Bradford. Back row, left to right are Ashley Charlesworth 17 (level 8) of Little Valley); Brooke McGriff 15 (level 8) of Bradford-Olean; Abby Bailey 16 (xcel gold), of Olean; Madison Smith 12 (level 5), of Alleghany; and Chessa Klice 9 (Level 3) of Franklinville.

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and Alice Diane Harris Lowe, who both survive. He was a 1980 graduate of Otto- El-dred High School. Mr. Appleby vol-unteered his time at STEPS Drop-in Center, serving as president. He served on the Speaker’s Panel for Dickinson Mental Health Center and spoke to nu-merous groups throughout the area. Mr. Appleby was also an avid crochet artist. In addition to his parents, he is sur-vived by a brother, William Applebyof Pittsburgh; two aunts, Becky Sch-oenberger of Greenwood, S.C., and Anne Williams of Eldred; an uncle, Ron Appleby of Eldred; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at a later time and date to be announced. Memo-rial contributions, can be made to Ever-green Elm, 71 Main St., Bradford; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Fu-neral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Linda Comes Linda L. Comes, 66, of 40 Club View Drive, Bradford, passed away Monday (Feb. 24, 2014) at UPMC Mercy Hos-pital in Pittsburgh. Born June 12, 1947, in Port Allegany, she was the only daughter born to Betty B. Benson Comes and the late Gordon L. Comes. She was a lifetime member of the Emanuel Lutheran Evangelical Churchand did housekeeping at the church. She was an avid gardener. She was em-ployed at Control Chief from 1970 un-til her retirement in 2013. In addition to her mother, Betty, she is survived by one brother, Richard B. Comes of Shelbyville, Tenn; fi ve aunts, Marion Johnson, Joyce Wylie, Jennie Fulmer, Helen Piegza and Esther Her-riman; and three uncles, Paul Comes, Donald Comes and Harry Comes. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery, Smethport, PA.

Alfred ArliaAlfred Emelio Arlia, 85, formerly of Willow Creek, passed away Friday, (Feb. 21, 2014) at Bradford RegionalMedical Center. Born on April 10, 1928, in Brad-ford, he was a son of the late Salvator and Amelia Falcetta Arlia. On March 28, 1960, in Miami, Fla., he married Corinne E. Bjorquist Arlia, who died on Nov. 24, 1985. He had worked in construction for various companies most of his life. Surviving is a sister, Virginia Lucero

of California; three brothers, Anthony (Rose) Arlia, Samuel (Matilde) Arli and Orlando Arlia, all of Ohio; and his companion, Shirley Walter of Bradford. Burial was in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Alton Johnson Alton N. Johnson, 91, of Cyclone, passed away Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2014) at The Pavilion at Bradford Re-gional Medical Center. Born Oct. 17, 1922, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Edwin and Nina Cheeseman Johnson. On Oct. 17, 1946, in Cyclone, he married Marian Mealy Johnson, who died March 29, 1975. In April of 1976, he married Joan M. Kightlinger Johnson, who survives. He returned home from the service and worked for W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co., Dresser Manufactur-ing and the state liquor store. He then worked for B&O Railroad and then the Chessie System as an agent/operator, retiring after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Smethport Ameri-can Legion and VFW. He is survived by two sons, Jerry L. (Diane) Johnson of Bradford and Den-nis W. (Cindi) Johnson of Cyclone; four grandchildren; and fi ve great-grand-children. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery in Smethport.

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Bradford Journal PhotoPacers JV Coach Steve Morgan, on the left, and Varsity Coach Mel Bizzarro have a lit-tle chat, just before the BYBL Jack Alviti Memorial Banquet began, March 2nd. At the right of the photo Spencer Whittemore 10, pays attention to his teammates at the Pacer’s table next to him (as luck would have it that table was one seat short).

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Bradford Journal PhotoFlames gymnasts Bryar Childs 11(level 5), on the left, of Bolivar, and Sofi a For-tuna 11 (level 6) of Allegany were seen selling the traditional raffl e tickets during the Hand Springs For Hope Invitation-al, March 1st. It was the fi rst day of the Olean-Bradford area YMCA gymnastics invitational held at the Olean “Y”.

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Bradford Journal PhotoThe Nicks, Boys Youth Basketball League players, and coach, look up from their food for a picture, March 2nd during the BYBL Jack Alviti Memorial Banquet. From the left clockwise are Zaz Bell 11, Ryan Hughes 11, Liam Frasier 11, Tre Dalton 14, Coach Steve Bell, Alec Kuzmeskas 14, Anthony Bruno 13, and Harris Bell 9. The event took place in the Bradford Area High School Cafeteria.

Nicks Team Members Look Up For A Photo

Bradford Journal PhotoA couple of level 3 Flames gymnasts stretch, just before the beginning of the second session, March 1st. They are about to compete at the Olean-Bradford area YMCA gymnastic Invitational, held at the Olean YMCA. On the left is Lanie Allen 10, and on the right is Blake Pascarella 10, both of Bradford.

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Chicken PozolePrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesServes: 4

1 1/2 cups of chicken, shredded from a store bought (3- to 4-pound) rotisserie chicken

3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon oregano3 teaspoons ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles

1/2 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 can (7 ounces) salsa verde2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, drained2 cans (14 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth

Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Garnishes (optional)1 red onion, finely chopped1 lime, cut into wedges

1/2 cup crema or sour creamCrushed tortilla chips

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, choppedThinly sliced radishes

1 avocado, diced

Remove meat from chicken and shred into 1-inch pieces;discard skin and bones. Set aside about 1 1/2 cups ofmeat for soup; reserve remaining chicken for anotheruse. In large Dutch oven or saucepot set over mediumheat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until translucent andfragrant, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 3 to 4more minutes. Add oregano, coriander and cumin, andcook until slightly darkened and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.Add green chiles, chopped tomatoes, salsa verde andcook until it just comes to a boil, about 2 minutes. Addhominy and chicken broth and return to a boil. Reduceheat to medium and simmer for at least 10 minutes toallow flavors to develop. Season with salt and pepper.Add shredded chicken and cook until heated through, 3 minutes. To serve, divide among 4 bowls and garnishas desired.

Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesServes: 36 bars

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1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 can (8.75 ounces) peaches,

drainedPinch of salt

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-by-13-inchpan with non-stick spray. In mixing bowlcombine almonds, graham cracker crumbsand butter with fork until combined. Pressinto bottom of pan. Using handheld orstand mixer, beat cream cheese untilsmooth and no lumps remain. While mix -ing, add sweetened condensed milk, eggs,lemon juice, almond extract and flour.Mix until fully combined. Pour over crust. In food processor or blender, pureepeaches. Stir in a pinch of salt. Usingtablespoon, drop spoonfuls of peach puree over top of cream cheese mixture.Using knife, gently swirl peaches throughfilling to create marbled look. Bake for 30 min utes or until center is set. Removefrom oven and cool to room temperaturebefore transferring to refrigerator to chillthroughout. Cut bars and serve chilled.

Crust-less Quiche Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesServes: 8

4 large eggs1 1/3 cups milk

2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon dried mustard

1/2 cup chopped scallions1 can (4 ounces) sliced

mushrooms, thoroughly drained

1/2 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, thoroughly drained

1/2 cup diced honey-baked/deli ham


1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cups plain croutons

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In large mixingbowl, whisk eggs together with milk,cornstarch and mustard. Stir in scallions,drained mushrooms, tomatoes and ham.Season liberally with salt and pepper.Transfer mixture to 9-inch pie plate orquiche dish. Top with shredded cheeseand croutons. Bake until center is set 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on wire rack.Serve warm or at room temperature.

Artichoke & Bean Salad with TunaPrep Time: 10 minutesRefrigerate for 45 minutes Serves: 4

2 cups (one 15-ounce can) white northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

1 rib celery, finely diced2 tablespoons red onion, finely

diced1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained

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Juice and zest of 1 lemon1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley


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Bringing a new baby into the world is an exciting and joyful time for parents as they get to know and bond with their little one. For fi rst time parents there will be a lot of adjusting that will have to take place and possibly some mixed emotions. This can be an overwhelming time for parents as taking care of their new bundle of joy becomes a round-the-clock job. Steph-anie and Brett Parker, founders of Sleep-ingbaby.com, have just welcomed a new baby boy to their family and want to offer tips for other parents bringing home a new baby. Whether this is your fi rst baby or your fourth, these tips can help any fraz-zled new mom (and dad!) keep calm once baby is home from the hospital. 1. Swaddling helps soothe baby to sleep. Swaddling provides baby with a warm and soothing womb-like environment for extra comfort and security. It also helps prevent startle refl ex in babies which will have them waking themselves up while they sleep. A baby swaddle like the Miracle Blanket or the Woombie makes swaddling super easy for parents and both swaddles are safe and effective. Once baby starts to roll over this is a sign that swaddling is no longer safe, in which case it is a good idea to switch to a sleep garment like the Zipadee-Zip, a go-to solution to help tran-sition baby from swaddling. The Zipadee-Zip provides babies with the snug feeling of security while allowing for the freedom of pajamas and helps babies and toddler fall asleep and stay asleep. 2. Get your rest while baby sleeps. Whenever baby is taking a nap is when mom should be getting her sleep as well. Forget about trying to get housework done while baby is asleep. It is much more im-portant for you to get your rest so that you have the energy to take care of baby and you both stay healthy. 3. Breastfeeding is benefi cial for both mom and baby. Breastfeeding provides babies with all of the essential vitamins and nutrients they need and is full of disease-fi ghting substances to keep baby healthy, especial-ly during baby's fi rst six months. Breast-feeding has been shown to lower the risk of childhood cancers, stomach viruses, ear infections and several other illnesses. It also protects baby from developing al-lergies later on and it improves cognitive development. For moms, breastfeeding reduced stress, postpartum depression, and reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. 4. Keep baby safe from germs. Remember to always wash your hands before handling baby and have any visi-tors wash their hands as well because ba-bies have weak immune systems are sus-ceptible to infection. Let your children hold the new baby but don't let them kiss

10 Tips For Bringing Home A New Baby the baby's face if you want to be on the safe side. Breastfeeding baby also helps give baby's immune system a boost. 5. Get the right car seat. For infants under 2 years of age, they must be placed in a rear-facing car seat for their safety as the back of the seat will cra-dle baby's head, neck and torso. Always read the owner's manual to make sure you are installing the seat correctly and cor-rectly using the seatbelt or harness. Make sure the harness straps fi t snugly over your baby and don't dress them in bulky cloth-ing. 6. Place baby to sleep on his back. Babies must be placed to sleep on their backs in order to reduce the risk of SIDS. The reason for this is that a baby sleep-ing on his stomach may not get enough oxygen or he risks rebreathing his own exhaled carbon dioxide. It's also impor-tant not to place anything else in the crib with baby, so no pillows, blankets, stuffed toys, etc. You don't want anything to acci-dentally fall on baby's face and potentially suffocate baby. 7. Learn how to prevent diaper rash. A diaper rash is pretty common because babies have sensitive skin and the rash will go away on its own but there are some things you can do to prevent it. Make sure to change baby's diaper frequently and change a poopy diaper as soon as possi-ble. When using a cloth diaper you should wash it in a fragrance-free or all-natural detergent for sensitive skin. You can also apply a diaper rash cream on baby after cleaning the area with a wipe. 8. Get some fresh air. You'll go crazy if you stay cooped up in the house for too long so head outside with baby and get some fresh air. If the weather is warm go for a walk in the park and bring a picnic blanket or baby play mat so you and baby can lie down on the grass. Just be sure to keep baby protected from the sun and dressed appropriately for the weather.

9. Trust your instincts. Mother's instinct is always right so prac-tice listening to your gut instincts and fol-low them. You won't always know what's best and every parent makes mistakes with their fi rst baby but that is how you learn. Also understand that what works for one baby doesn't always work for another. Instead of constantly doubting or second guessing yourself, be confi dent that you know your baby best and can get the best feel for what he needs. 10. Ask for help if you need it. As a new parent you sometimes strug-gle to juggle everything at home and rais-ing a baby is hard work. You will need to take some time for yourself and get some rest before you become completely worn down. If you feel like you need a break, don't be afraid to ask a friend or family member for help. They will understand that everyone needs a little help some-times, even "supermom". If you have any questions (even if you think it's a strange question), talk to your pediatrician or even call up a fellow mom who will be under-standing. Note to the media: Brett and Stephanie Parker are extremely mediagenic and are available for TV, radio, newspaper, maga-zine and other interviews. To schedule an interview with Stephanie and Brett, con-tact Tasha Mayberry, Director Public Re-lations at [email protected] or call 207.317.6099. Endorsed by sleep consultants, doulas, and more, the Zipadee-Zip can be pur-chased online for $34.95 at www.sleep-ingbaby.com. Enter promo code ZIPPY at checkout to get $5 off when you buy two.

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LiveStock Club News On Sunday, March 2nd, the McKean County LiveStock Club met at the resi-dence of Kim Tanner in Smethport, PA. Six members and one guest, Tiffan,y at-tended. Due to the weather, the club did a phone conference so that John Post could participate in the meeting. The American and 4-H Pledges were done by the club members. The members nominated new offi cers for the year, they are as follows: President: Stephanie McFall Vice President: Harley CorleSecretary: Mikayla SalladeTreasurer: Morgan CorleNews Reporter: John PostGame Leaders: Savanna Tanner and Dawn Tanner The members discussed their ideas for their window display, community service, and fundraiser ideas. The members will be meeting on Sun-day, March 9th at 2pm to get the items ready for their window display that they will be setting up on the 15th of March at 10 am at the Carlson’s Store located in Turtlepoint, PA. A snack was provided by Kim Tanner, (our leader). Snacks were assigned to Morgan Corle, and drinks to Dawn Tanner. Motion for adjournment was made by Stephanie McFall, and was seconded by Savanna Tanner.





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Bradford Journal PhotoMembers of the Thunder BYBL team are out of soda and now it’s time for dinner. They were at the Bradford Area High School Cafeteria during the Jack Alviti Memorial Banquet, March 2nd. From the left, clockwise around the table are Evan Schmidt 12, Howie Stuckey 12, Andrew Kraft 11, Tyler Kraft 11, Danny Manion 13, Coach Dan Manion, Coach Brian Piscitelli, Spencer Cornelius 10, Billy Naglik 13, Eli McAvoy 9, Owen Manion 6 (the ball boy), Peyton Manion 11, and Gavin Piscitelli 11.

Basketball Players, Their Coaches, And Ball Boy

Bradford Journal PhotoSome members of the B.Y.B.L. Bulls basketball team pose at their table, March 2nd during the Jack Alviti Memorial and Awards Banquet, held in the Bradford Area High School Cafeteria. Left to right are Seth Lichtenberger 11, Deondre Terwilliger 14, Jo-nah Tucker 14, and Blake Bryant 12.

Some Member Of Bulls Basketball Team




The Heart Of The Matter

(NAPSI)—Everyone is at risk for heart disease and stroke. People of all ages, genders, races and ethnicities are affected. However, certain populations, including African Americans, are at higher risk than others. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), includ-ing heart disease and stroke, remains the No. 1 killer of Americans. Recent studies have shown that nearly 44 percent of Afri-can-American men and 48 percent of Afri-can-American women have some form of CVD. African Americans are also twice as likely as whites to die from preventable heart disease and stroke. Black men are at highest risk of dying early from these conditions. Why are African Americans hardest hit by CVD? Some factors that may contribute to this disparity are that African Americans have the highest rates of high blood pressure compared to other ethnicities—which increases your risk of heart disease and stroke—and high rates of overweight and obesity, elevated cho-lesterol levels and limited awareness of risk factors. The good news is that you can beat these conditions. When it comes to reduc-ing your risk for heart disease and stroke, the decisions you make every day—and can control—play a big role. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you can reduce your risk and improve your heart health by following the ABCS:

1. A: Take aspirin as directed by your health care professional. 2. B: Control your blood pressure. 3. C: Manage your cholesterol. 4. S: Don’t smoke.

A: Take aspirin as directed by your health care provider. Ask your health care professional if aspirin can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Be sure to tell him or her if you have a family history of heart disease or stroke and mention your own medical history. B: Control your blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no symp-toms, so be sure to have it checked on a regular basis. You can check your blood pressure at home, at a pharmacy or at a doctor’s of-fi ce. Making even small lifestyle changes, like reducing sodium (salt) in your diet and being physically active, can reduce high blood pressure. C: Manage your cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance that your body needs, but when you have too much in your blood, it can build up on the walls of your arteries. This can lead to

heart disease and stroke. Eating foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol and high in fi ber can help prevent high cholesterol. Your health care team should test your cholesterol levels at least once every fi ve years. Talk to your health care professional about this simple blood test and how to lower your bad cholesterol if it’s too high. S: Don’t smoke. Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease. About one in fi ve African-American adults smoke ciga-

rettes. If you’re a smoker, quit as soon as possible. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. Talk with your health care professional about how to quit smoking. Additional free resources include 1-800-QUIT-NOW and smokefree.gov. Remember, every step brings you clos-er to a healthier heart and every healthy choice makes a difference! More informa-tion on CVD and heart health is available on CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention website: www.cdc.gov/dhdsp

Photo submitted by Crystal CareyThe Celtics JV team was this year’s champions for the 2013-2014 Boys Youth Basket-ball League season. In the back row (l-r) are coaches Bob Stidd, Lori Nuzzo, and Jason Nuzzo. In the middle row (l-r) are players Zeke Meyers, Zackariah Carey, and Jake Merry. And in the front row with the trophy are (l-r) Reese Barrett, Lucas Johnson, Jef-frey Thacker, and Brandon Carey. Missing for the photo is Sabastian Dickerson.

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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE MARCH 6 - MARCH 12, 2014

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)Someone else’s change in attitude is about to benefi t you as well!TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)All you need to do is maintain belief in something you have, for some time, wanted to achieve.GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)Whilst you might be unable to change a situation, there is much you can do to change your attitude toward it and, this week, that’s what starts to occur.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22)Don’t fear what might happen if you say what needs to be said. You can only benefi t from doing so. LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)You are probably right about most things. There is something you might not be right about now.VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)This week, stick with what you know feels right. You can’t go wrong if you do and can also do much to alleviate tension where it is needed.LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)Something has been given enough thought. It now needs just a tiny bit of effort on your part to resolve it.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23, - Nov. 21)This week, you get a glimpse of how much calmer and less volatile your rela-tionship with a certain person can be but it will take pride on your part to be pushed to one side if it is to happen.SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)Something is taking longer to come to fruition than you’d prefer but that doesn’t mean you won’t get what you need.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19)Step back and assess if effort you’re making now really is worth investing. AQUARIUS - (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)All you need to do is be willing to explore what you have previously regarded as ‘unexplorable’.PISCES - (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)You’ll soon appreciate how less really can be more. You don’t need nearly as much of something as you believe you do.

CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGSEngagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths

ENGAGEMENTS:

(None)MARRIAGES:

(None)

BIRTHS:

FEB. 21, 2014:SON, to Natasha Gliha, Bradford, PA.FEB. 22, 2014:SON, to Toni Smith and Chris-topher Tobola, Olean, NY.FEB. 24, 2014:D A U G H T E R , to Jessica Schir-rmacher-Sm i th and MichaelSmith, Olean, NY.FEB. 25, 2014:SON, to Christina and Richard Wade, Bradford, PA.SON, to Alyssa

and Michael Sch-neider, Eldred, PA.DAUGHTER, to Jill and Christo-pher Klipich, Hin-sdale, NY.TWINS, a SON and a DAUGH-TER, to Melissa Keech and Robert Cotton, Gifford, PA.FEB. 26, 2014:DAUGHTER, to Tasha Hedlund and Ted Buckley, Bradford, PA.DAUGHTER, to Carrie and Cliff Johnson, Portville, NY.FEB. 28, 2014:DAUGHTER, to Angeline and Da-vid Sheeley, Brad-ford, PA.

DEATHS:

FEB. 16, 2014:RENSEL, Naomi R., 77, formerly of14 Erickson Drive, Bradford, PA.FEB. 17, 2014:APPLEBY, Richard E. Jr., 51, of 8 Elm St., Bradford, PA.FEB. 21, 2014:COY, Russell E. “Russ, 81, of Wil-liams Street, Brad-ford, PA.JACKSON, Jeffrey A., 57, of Bradford, PA. formerly of Emlenton.SAMPLE, Harry J. “Buck”, 86, of 61 Kane St., Wilcox, PA.ARLIA, Alfred Emelio, 85, for-merly of Willow Creek, PA.

FEB. 22, 2014:FLOYD, Robert A. Sr., 89, of 107 Floyd Road, Sinne-mahoning, PA, formerly of Glen Burnie, Md., and Renovo, PA, died at the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Empo-rium, PA.SCHIMP, Jeffrey L., 61 of 595 West Washington St., Bradford, PA.FEB. 23, 2014:GARDNER, Gay-lon D., 52, of 5179 M o n t m o r e n c i Road, Ridgway,PA.DE LANCEY, A. Louis “Lou” of Newport.L E I C H N E R , Charles M., 85, of 1004 Wigren Road, Frewsburg,

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NY.GEIS, Raymond of Hamilton, former-ly of Bradford, PA.SamuelO ’ C O N N O R , Samuel David, 25, of Colorado Springs, Colo., for-merly of Port Alle-gany, PA.HUGHES, Dan-iel E., 78, of 1076 Route 219, Lime-stone, NY.FEB. 24, 2014:COMES, Linda L, 66, of 40 Club View Drive, Brad-ford, PA.FEB. 25, 2014:WILSON, Derek M., 29, of Fort Collins, Colo., for-merly of Kane,PA.GEIST, Justin, 30, of 605 N. St. Marys

St., PA.FEB. 26, 2014:TAYLOR, Robert Ralph “Bob” Taylor, 78, of West Queen Street, Edenton, NC.HASARD, Karen J., 63, of 337 North 8th St., Olean, NY, formerly of Cuba, NY.JOHNSON, Alton N., 91, of Cyclone, PA.FEB. 27, 2014:LINN, William “Bill”, 74, of Swe-den Valley Manor in Coudersport, PA.FEB. 28, 2014:PRETAK, Rudolph J. “Rudy”, 88, of 621 Horner Road, Wilcox, PA.


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Bradford Journal PhotoFlames gymnast Ashley Charlesworth 17 (level 8) of Little Valley, performed the National Anthem on her fl ute, for the opening of session two of her club’s home meet, held at the Olean “Y”, March 1st. This was the fi rst day of the Hand Springs For Hope Invitational hosted by the Brad-ford-Olean YMCA.

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Bradford Journal PhotoThree level 4 gymnasts give us some smiles just before the beginning of the second session, March 1st. They were participating at the Olean-Bradford area YMCA Flames gymnastic Invitational, held at the Olean YMCA. Left to right are Flames Makenna O’Connell 9, of Olean; Chloee Lacroix 11, of Allegany; and Torie Keane 10, of Bradford.

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SENIOR INFORMATION PAGEMedicare Beneficiaries Can Save On Prescription Drugs (NAPSI)—There could be good news for as many as half of the 37 million Americans enrolled in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans: You’ve been pay-ing too much. Why is that good news? Be-cause there is still an opportunity to fi nd cost savings that you may have missed. The Problem According to the U.S. Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention, some 42 mil-lion Americans are over 65 and most of them are at risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and other conditions as they age. Many of these older Americans are con-cerned about their health and their health care costs, a recent Walgreens survey found. More than a third of the Medicare Part D benefi ciaries surveyed worry every day about their prescription drug costs and one in fi ve say they’ve had to make sacri-fi ces, such as delaying fi lling a prescrip-tion or skipping doses, to help manage medication costs. Few realize that copays for Part D pre-scriptions can vary by pharmacy. And, some don’t know they can switch pharma-cies at any time.

A Solution The good news is that Medicare Part D benefi ciaries can save hundreds of dol-lars a year on prescription copay costs by using a preferred network pharmacy, if there’s one in their Part D plan. For ex-ample, Walgreens, which is in the network of all national Medicare prescription drug plans and participates in the preferred net-works of four of the largest national Part D sponsors, offers signifi cant savings on prescription copays over select pharma-

cies for many of the plans in which it’s a preferred pharmacy.

Other Findings • The Medicare Part D benefi ciaries sur-veyed take an average of eight prescrip-tions a week. • Most seniors are trying to lower pre-scription costs. Seven in 10 have switched to generic medications and 44 percent are fi lling more 90-day prescriptions in an ef-fort to save. • Only hospital/emergency room costs and caregiver/assisted living expenses are a greater concern for respondents than prescription drug costs.

Saving at the Pharmacy There are three easy steps for Medicare Part D benefi ciaries looking to save on

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Bradford Journal PhotoLeft to right at front, are gymnasts Kara Longo 9 (level 4), of Bradford, and Brook-lyn Stisser 10 (level 3), of Wellsville. In the back right is Cassidy Blackwell 11 (Level 4), of Bradford. They are stretch-ing prior to beginning the second session, March 1st, on the fi rst day of the Flames Olean-Bradford area YMCA gymnastic Invitational, held at the Olean YMCA.

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Shining A Spotlight On Homeless Pets (NAPSI)—One fi lm star is stepping out of the spotlight to shine a light on homeless pets. It turns out that Josh Duhamel, an actor known for numer-ous action fi lms, has a serious soft spot when it comes to pet adoption. Rescuing a dachshund, Meatloaf, several years ago inspired Duhamel and his production company, Dakotak-id Media, to join forces with the coun-try’s leading funder of animal welfare efforts, PetSmart Charities, to create a Web series in support of the nonprofi t’s Rescue Waggin’ program. As executive producer of the eight-episode Web series “Rescue Waggin’: Tales from the Road,” Duhamel and his team follow homeless dogs and puppies as they travel hundreds, even thousands of miles for a better chance of being adopted. The Web series includes cam-eos from a cache of celebrity pet adop-tion advocates including Kristen Bell, Adam Shankman and Bret Michaels. “Thousands of dogs are euthanized in shelters every day be_cause the adop-tion demand does not meet the supply of pets,” said Duhamel. “When I saw what PetSmart Charities was doing, loading pets into vans and transporting them to shelters where they have a bet-ter chance of being adopted, I wanted to tell the story of this lifesaving pro-gram.” “Rescue Waggin’: Tales from the Road” puts viewers in the passenger’s seat of the Rescue Waggin’ vehicle to experience the shelter pet transport pro-cess from start to fi nish. The Web series chronicles the real stories of dogs and puppies from com-

munities with more pets than adopters to communities where adoptable pets are in demand. Rescue Waggin’ vehicles travel up to 3,000 miles a week giving hopeless pets a new “leash” on life. When one of the dogs is settled into his new shel-ter, he is usually adopted within three to seven days. PetSmart Charities esti-mates the Rescue Waggin’ program has saved more than 70,000 dogs and pup-pies since 2004. “I actually bought my fi rst dog, Zoe,

and I got some criticism from family and friends over it. So when it came time to fi nd her a companion, we re-alized that adoption was the only way to go. Adopted dogs and cats make in-credible pets,” said Duhamel. Many dogs, such as Meatloaf, are fi nding homes thanks to Pet-Smart Charities and the Rescue Waggin’ pro-gram. To see Duhamel and the star-studded cast in the Web series “Rescue Waggin’: Tales from the Road,” visit www.rescuewaggin.org

Tax Season A Good Time To Update Financial Records (NAPSI)—April 15 is a date many Americans view with some hesitation as they endure the paperwork needed to fi le their taxes. But with almost 75 percent of Americans receiving an average annual refund of $3,000, there is positive news for most. And many consumers fi nd this a good reminder to annually update other fi nancial records. Start with records that might be less fa-miliar. Consumers are aware they can get a free annual credit report from annual-creditreport.com. They should also know that they are entitled to other types of con-sumer reports that may be used if:

• Paying by check for a purchase

• Considering applying for insurance

• Planning to lease an _apartment

• Asked by a potential employer for their

written authorization to get their work his-tory. “It’s smart to know what’s in your credit report before applying for home fi nancing or an automobile loan. Similarly, there are times when it’s a good idea to exercise your right to check other sources of con-sumer information,” stated Stuart K. Pratt, president and CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association. Working with CDIA, the Consumer Fi-nancial Protection Bureau has put together

a list of different types of consumer report-ing agencies. “While not all companies will have information on every consumer, it’s a good idea for consumers to have a complete picture of information that may impact fi nancial decisions about them. The CFPB website has a list of companies that have specialized databases dealing with other information that benefi ts con-sumers,” Pratt said. You can fi nd the list on the CFPB’s web-site (www.consumerfi nance.gov). Type “consumer reporting agencies” into the search box or go to http://fi les.consumerfi -nance.gov/f/201207_cfpb_list_consumer-reporting-agencies.pdf


Little League Baseball: Developing Major- League People For 75 Years (NAPSI)—Here’s intriguing news for parents, their young athletes and anyone interested in America’s past and present: The world’s largest youth sports organization is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary. From its hum-ble beginnings in 1939 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with 30 players to today’s reach of more than 2.4 million players and 1 million adult volunteers in eve-ry U.S. state and more than 80 other countries, Little League has continued to thrive by sticking to its fundamen-tal values-community, family, friendly competition, and relationships that last a lifetime. To celebrate, the organization is roll-ing out an exciting slate of programs beginning with the Little League Big Legacy Project. This creates a unique, digital baseball mosaic with images spanning 75 years of Little League memories. People are encouraged to submit photos to LittleLeagueBigLega-cy.com through June 5. For each photo submitted, Little League will donate $1, up to $50,000, to Pitch In for Base-ball (pifb.org), a nonprofi t organization that helps provide equipment to base-ball and softball programs in need. The mosaic will be unveiled on June 6. For everyone wanting to share their Little League memories on social media, the offi cial hashtag for the Big Legacy Pro-ject is #LittleLeagueBigLegacy. “Over the course of our rich 75-year history, through the many life lessons

learned on the diamonds, from notable athletes to incredible entertainers, writ-ers, philanthropists and citizens, Lit-tle League Baseball and Softball can proudly say it develops major-league people,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and CEO. “We are so thrilled to be celebrating the 75th An-niversary of Little League and look for-ward to continuing our legacy of help-ing children develop strong character on and off the fi eld.” The anniversary will be celebrated at the 7,000 leagues around the world, and the millions of volunteers, alumni,

families and players are encouraged to share in the celebration on social media with the offi cial hashtag: #LittleLea-gue75. This year also marks other ma-jor milestones, with the celebrations of the 40th Anniversary of Little League Softball, 25th Anniversary of the Little League Challenger Division and 15th Anniversary of the Little League Urban Initiative. For more information, visit: www.LittleLeague.org or see facebook.com/LittleLeague or twitter.com/Little-League

Suggestions On Sausages (NAPSI)—Sausages are enjoying great popularity in the United States these days as new fl avors, convenient products and many great-tasting old standards are taste-fully meeting Americans’ breakfast, lunch and dinner needs. Before you get to sausage sizzling, however, remember: Different types of sausage require different preparation tech-niques. Here’s a look at a few favorites: • Fresh linked sausage, including fresh bratwurst, fresh Italian sausage and fresh kielbasa, must be cooked thoroughly to 160° F for meat-based sausages and to 165° F for poultry sausages. They can be parboiled and then fried or grilled, or cooked in a frying pan or grill. To parboil, place sausage links in a heavy skillet. Add water to cover and par-boil until the sausage is gray throughout (about 10 to 15 minutes). The sausage can then be fried until nicely browned. Par-boiled sausage may also be grilled slowly over coals, turning frequently until gray-brown throughout. • For a special taste treat, parboil sau-

sage in beer instead of water prior to grill-ing. Stronger-fl avored beers tend to im-part more fl avor to sausage. Beers heavy on malt will impart a sweeter fl avor, suit-able for strong sausages. Lagers tend to be more bitter and complement a sweeter sausage. • Sausages may also be grilled slowly, thoroughly and evenly over mature coals or gas fl ames. • Cooked sausage such as wieners,

knockwurst, cooked bratwurst and smoked sausage need only be heated until hot, which can be done in a variety of ways. To steam precooked sausage, bring a pan of water or beer to a boil. Remove the pan from heat and add sausage. Cover the pan and let it stand seven to 10 minutes. Add-ing sausages to vigorously boiling water may cause the casings to split. • Cooked sausage can be baked in a cas-serole dish, microwaved, grilled or pan-fried. • All sausages in casings should be turned with tongs during cooking—not with a fork, which can puncture the casing and permit fl avorful juices to escape. Learn More:You can fi nd further facts in a colorful brochure: “A Guide To Sausage Varieties, Culture and Cook-ing,” online at http://hot-dog.org/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/94387 Free copies are also available for a self-addressed 6x9” envelope with 66 cents postage sent to NHDSC, 1150 Connecti-cut Avenue, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036

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