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Bradford Journal Photo Fifth grade students in Mrs. Means’ classroom, at School Street Elementary School, look up from their work for a photo, November 16th. From the left, clockwise around the table are Maddox Ingram 10, Kaylee Kline 11, and Jacob Lucco 11. They are work-ing on their Oregon Trail unit in social studies and writing, and are busy stocking their wagon with supplies for the journey.

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Bradford Journal Photo People of all ages attended the Veteran’s Day Ceremonies held in Veteran’s Square, Bradford, November 11th. Here we see 2-year-old Laurie Magee with her mom, Nichole Magee, there to honor our veter-ans. The program was presented by Brad-ford American Legion Club and Post #108 (See gallery for more photos and videos).

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Bradford Journal PhotoFifth grade students in Mrs. Means’ classroom at School Street Elementary School, November 16th, give us a smile as they look up from their planning and scheduling for a mock Oregon Trail trek. From the left, clockwise around the table are Derek Correa 11, Emma Tyger 11, and Vincent Miley 10. The simulated trip is to begin in Independ-ence, Missouri. They tell us that so far, this social studies and writing project is fun, challenging, easy and exciting.

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Thursday, Nov. 19:Mostlycloudy this morn-ing with a chance of showers, chang-ing to party sunny later. High of 56°.

ThursdayNight:Partlycloudy and much colder tonight with a low of 34°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECASTFriday, Nov. 20:Mostlysunny today and cooler with a high of 43°.

Friday Night:Partlycloudy and cold to-night with a low of 30°.

Saturday, Nov. 21:Partlysunny today with a chance of rain showers. High of 43°.

Saturday Night:Mostlycloudy tonight with a chance of snow showers. Low of 29°.

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Local Students At Penn-York Research Conference (BRADFORD, PA) - Students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford were among those presenting on a vari-ety of topics from marriage equality to the effects of divorce on children at the

16th Annual Penn-York Undergradu-ate Research Conference held at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Nov. 7. Among those presenting were: Jes-

sica Behan, sociology and Jamie Teri-bery, sociology, both of Bradford, PA and Lisa Marie Schultz, pscychology, of Rixford, PA. Other colleges and universities tak-ing part were Clarion University, Hil-bert College and Pitt-Titusville. Penn-York was started by Dr. Helene Lawson, professor of sociology, in 2000 to give undergraduate students an opportunity to present their research in a conference setting.

25th Annual Chess League Begins The 25th annual competition of the Bradford Businessmen’s Chess League kicked off on Wednesday evenin, Nov. 11th. Each team will face every other team in its division during the season, which runs through March 2, 2016. At the end of fi rst round action at School Street Elementary, the car sales teams are leading in both divisions: Edmond Chevrolet / Ed Shults Toyota tops the varsity, and Bradford Fairway Sales heads the JV. If you would like to join the chess club or would like additional informa-tion about the Bradford Chess League, visit http://bradfordchess.weebly.com/ or email [email protected].

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“Sixties Flashback” -by Bob Perry

With the feeling of a return to the six-ties, black students at the University of Missouri (MU) seized upon an opportu-nity to use activism in addressing issues which many have seen as racist and unfair. One of the tipping points in escalating issues was a protest in the form of a hun-ger strike by an eight year graduate stu-dent by the name of Jonathan Butler. His reason for the hunger strike was over an ACA (Affordable Care Act) (Obamac-are) regulation which prevents employers from giving employees money to purchase health insurance on the open market. The announcement of this was made by MU in August 2015. Graduate teaching and re-search assistants are classifi ed as employ-ees and this particular issue has no con-nection to the race in any way. The protest was actually started over money ($$$) but the ironic thing, as it turns out, is Mr. But-ler is the son of an executive railroad ex-ecutive whose reported income for 2014 was $8,555,000 (eight and one-half mil-lion dollars). Seems like Mr. Butler was not in need of government support to pay for his health insurance. Activist on campus seized the opportu-nity to blame the university, not the ACA, and with Mr. Butler being black fellow students and the football blacks stopped practicing protesting all the accumulated racial tensions created over the years. The coach of the football team sided with the

protesting players and there was a resolve not to play the upcoming game with BYU on November the 14th. Money enters the equation once again as MU would face a $1,000,000 (one million) fi ne for not play-ing the scheduled game. Mr. Butler’s hun-ger strike lasted for less than one week and a claim made by the protesting football players of concern over his health clearly was not relevant. The leverage of money appears to be the deciding leverage used by the activist to get the president of MU, Timothy Wolf, to resign as the protesters sought his resigna-tion claiming he had not done enough to resolve racial issues on the campus. There is an alarming issue contained in the pro-tests because the First Amendment Right of Freedom of Speech is being challenged along with the rise of racial divide which will spread. Protests of solidarity have risen up in other universities including Yale, Claremont Mckenna College, Ithaca College. As we approach 2016 I see the rise of social protests on the rise on and off the campuses of our higher education fa-cilities possibly causing major disruptions to way of life. Enter the radical Islamic terrorist activi-ties erupting in Europe with a stated des-tination of our homeland and we need to read the writing on the wall and not accept refuges from the war torn countries. Must we lose our freedom to appreciate what freedom really is?

We attended the Bradford American Legion Post #108 Veterans’ Day cere-monies in Veterans’ Square, November 11th, along with the Veterans’ day lunch served at the Legions Club Center and Banquet Hall on Pine Street, Bradford, and walked away with many photos and videos. While only fi ve of these photos are found on the pages of this issue, the bal-ance have been placed in the associated photo gallery. We also stopped at School Street Elementary School on Monday, November 16th and photographed the students in Mrs. Means’ fi fth grade class-room who were working on a writing and social studies unit by creating a mock Or-egon Trail adventure. The activity includ-ed preparation for the trip (as in stocking the wagons) and making decisions along the trail where many obstacles presented themselves to the students……..Remem-ber to show up at the VFW Post #212 located on Barbour Street, Bradford to take part in their 5K run/walk, this coming Saturday, November 21st. Reg-istration begins at 11:30 AM. And while you’re at it, mark your calendars for the VFW Thanksgiving Dinner to be held next Thursday, November 26th. The buf-fet dinner will be held from Noon until 5:00 PM for a cost of only $8.00 per per-son. RSVP’s will be appreciated but not necessary………It’s also time to mark your calendar for the Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held once again at the Foster Township Municipal Building, lo-cated at 1185 East Main Street, Bradford. The dates and times are Saturday, Decem-ber 5th from 10AM-3PM and Sunday, De-cember 6th, from 11AM-4PM. There will be 38 Craft Vendors with gifts for all ages. And of course, as always, food will be available……… This is the second week for our Christmas Magic 2015. Many of the businesses found on this special (see page 21) are certain to help provide you with a more pleasant holiday season……..Since the terrorist attacks in Paris, many State governors and politicians appear to be undergoing a collapse in their logical processes. Once again, peo-ple from countries where a majority of people live under the faith of Islam, ap-pear to be extreme threats. For example, they are worried that Syrian refugees may be terrorists, no doubt because they come from the same country where Muslim ter-rorists reside. Guilt by association to a shared religious subset is their logical er-ror. What’s more pathetic is to witness in this scientifi c age, with so many trained up in mathematics, science, technology and engineering, that nobody objects to this lack of logic in our political leadership and the governors of our nation.

Bradford Journal Photo The Honor Detail stands at parade rest during this year’s Veteran’s Day program pre-sented by the Bradford American Legion Club and Post #108, November 11th, in Veteran’s Square. Left to right in the front are Bill Hurrle (Club Parliamentarian and Service Offi cer), Lenny Layton (Post Member), Larry Chavanic (Club Trustee, and 2nd Vice Commander for the Post), Dave Nolf (Club Trustee and Post Sgt. At Arms), Keith Reed (Post member), Mike Thomas (Post Adjutant), and John Baxter (Sons of American Legion). In back, ready to bark out orders, stands Honor Detail Commander, George Lindy, who is also a Sgt At Arms in the Post. (See gallery for more photos and videos.)

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Andrew Ivancic Andrew Ivancic, 91, of 113 Spring Drive, Lewis Run, a former longtime resident ofJohnstown, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2015) at The Pavilion at Brad-ford Regional Medical Center. Born March 22, 1924, in Johnstown, he was a son of the late Andrew and Frances Gabrenya Ivancic. On March 2, 1946, he married Evelyn M. Probert Ivancic, who survives. Mr. Ivancic was a 1942 graduate of Johnstown High School. He entered the Army Air Force on Nov. 18, 1944, and served as a B-17 navigator in the Euro-pean Theater during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 26, 1945. He returned home to Johnstown and worked at the General Telephone Co. from 1946 to 1976. After his re-tirement, he and Evelyn resided in Or-lando, Fla., for more than 25 years. In 2002, they returned to the Johnstown area and later moved to Bradford to be near their sons. Mr. Ivancic was an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening. In addition to his wife of 69 years, he is survived by two sons, Drew Ivan-cic of Bradford and Mark R. (Rebecca) Ivancic of Marshburg; fi ve grandchil-dren, Ian Ivancic of Phoenix, Ariz., Zara (Mark) Shick of Maggie Valley, N.C., Brian (Jill) Nelson of Detroit, Katy Nelson of Cincinnati and Colby Nelson of Washington D.C.; two great-grandchildren, Taryn Shick and Hailey Shick; a sister, Mary Jane Dougherty of

Johnstown; and many nieces and neph-ews. In addition to his parents, he was pre-ceded in death by a brother, Rudolph Ivancic; and sisters, Frances Gacka and Mildred Jereb. A private entombment will be in Richland Cemetery Mausoleum. Fu-neral arrangements are under the direc-tion of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Edward Bahan Edward G. Bahan, 54, head swim coach of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, passed away Thursday (Nov. 5, 2015) at the Bradford Regional Med-ical Center. Born Dec. 2, 1960, in Mathuen, Mass., he was the son of the late Dr. George “Judd” and Marie “Ti” Bahan. He was a 1979 graduate of Salem High School. He attended Penn State from the fall of 1979 through the spring of 1980. He received his degree in communications from the University of Pittsburgh in 1984. He was a fi ve-time U.S. National Competitor and 1980 U.S. Olympic trial competitor. On June 22, 2013, he married Connie Brandt, who survives. Surviving in ad-dition to his wife are his stepdaughter, Louissa at home; his children, a daugh-ter Clara Bahan of Shadyside; a son, Henry, of Mount Lebanon; his chil-dren’s mother, Ame Bahan-Goldman of Mount Lebanon; one sister, Eleanor Bahan of Lawrence, N.H.; one brother, Michael Bahan of Londonderry, N.H.;

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Annabelle Newton Annabelle L. Newton, 90, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, of 465 West Washington St., passed away Sat-urday (Nov. 7, 2015) at the Bradford Manor, surrounded by her family. Born Sept. 1, 1925, in Ormsby, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Mabel Allen Fee. On Oct. 20, 1944, in the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, she married Richard H. New-ton, who survives. Mrs. Newton was a 1943 graduate of Bradford High School. She had been employed nights at Zippo Manufactur-ing, and also worked as a housekeeper for the John Dorn Family at Glendorn. She then worked as a clerk for 18 years in the treasurer’s offi ce for the City of Bradford. She was a member of West Branch United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She was a member of the Chris-tian Women’s Group and the Ladies Mission Group. She had volunteered at Bradford Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. In addition to her husband of 71 years she is survived by a daughter, Janice (Richard) Repa of Elizabeth-

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-by Nathaniel Sillin Already dreading what you’ll spend this holiday season? It doesn’t have to be that way. Gifts aren’t the only budget-busting culprit during the holidays. The weeks be-tween Thanksgiving and New Year’s are also a peak time for spending on grocer-ies, travel, events, entertainment, energy, clothes and meals out. Financial advisors recommend you use no more than 1.5 percent of your an-nual income on holiday spending (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/holiday), so consider the following suggestions to keep it under control: Start with a list and make a budget. Be-gin your planning by listing every possible holiday expense you’ll face – and don’t stop at gifts. Consult the Practical Mon-ey Skills for Life comprehensive holiday budget planner (http://www.practical-moneyskills.com/yourholidaybudget) to help organize your information and track your spending. Be open about money trouble. If you are facing fi nancial diffi culties during the holiday season, don’t spend to hide the problem. Don’t be ashamed to make adjustments and tell friends and family members that you’d like to temporarily downsize your spending until conditions improve. They might actually appreciate a spending reprieve, too. Build a bargain-hunting strike force. Let friends and family know you’re look-ing for particular toys, gifts, foods or decorating items and volunteer to do the same for them. Save and share coupons. Encourage your group to fi nd resources, check prices and share requests and ideas via social media. Results can come back in a matter of minutes. Evaluate all transportation costs. Do you really need to run out of one or two items at a time? Designate certain days of the week for particular items, keep an eye out for free delivery and see if friends and family might want to share errands. Those with large vehicles or trucks can help move, deliver and even install appli-ances or electronics if they have the skills to do so. Smart transportation choices ex-tend to car pools or public transportation for events and entertainment. Leverage your creativity. If there’s something you make or do really well that people love, consider making such ac-complishments into gifts. From specialty food items your friends enjoy, to clothing or art, anything done well can be a gift. Don’t rule out lessons or skilled labor as potential holiday gifts, particularly for relatives who can’t afford such services at this time. Smart shopping for ingredients

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Bradford Journal Photo On the sidelines, Hunter Bryant 3, gets some sleep in the arms of Makayla Reed, November 11th, during a Veteran’s day lunch held at the Banquet Hall of the Bradford American Legion Club and Post #108. Makayla is a member of the ladies auxiliary there and took part in the color guard during the Legion’s program in Vet-eran’s Square.

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- Article Submitted The Thursday afternoon meeting of Top’s #16 ( take pounds off sensibility ) was held at The First Presbyterian Church on November 12, 2015 . The meeting was called to order by Vickie Johnson with the Top’s Pledge and the KOPS Pledge and the song “When your Happy and you know it” Weight Recorder Carole VanSickle and As-sistance Barb Smead weigh in 22 members with a loss of 11:25 pounds and nine members staying the same. Best Loser of the Week and Best Loser in Waiting was Sandy Compton, , and Offi cer Of the week was Vickie Johnson. The a Secretary Report was given by Sue Della Valle. Inspirations was given by Bev Hannon. Healthy Tips by Elaine Harris. Fashion tip by Chris McCracken. Weekly Joke by Jean Miller. Next week forbidden food is Pizza. The Birthday gift was won by Audrey Gil-ligan. The contest Vegetable is Green Beans the Fruit is Peaches And the No No food is Pizza.

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TOPS Chapter #1704 met Thursday even-ing, November 12th, at the local YMCA with ten members weighing in and losing 6.2 pounds. Ashley Degolier was the weekly loser in wait-ing and also the Offi cer of the Week. Bonnie Bennett did the weekly program, while using the TOPS book “real life” the hands-on pounds-off guide she taught members how to fi gure out their daily calorie intake to lose weight. Along with calories members discussed their healthy amount of fats, protein, sodium, calcium and fi ber, the break downs of the food eaten daily. Members were informed that they will not meet on Nov. 26th due to the holiday but would meet on Friday evening the Nov. 27th. The bad item of the week is any kind of chips and the good item to try is spaghetti squash.

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town; a son, Greg (Karen) Newton of Bradford; a son-in-law, Ray Newton of Arcade, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par-ents, one daughter, Julie Newton; four sisters, Della Ralston, Dorothy Men-dell, Winifred Fee and Beverly Walker; and two brothers, Henry Fee and James Fee. Burial was in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, N.Y. Memorials, if desired, may be made to West Branch United Methodist Church, West Washington St. Bradford, PA 16701 or the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion, 1128 State Street, Suite 301, Erie, PA 16501. Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Mary Johnson Mary Ann Johnson, 92, of 54 Cham-berlain Ave., died Saturday (Nov. 7, 2015) at the Bradford Manor.

Born July 30, 1923, in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Harold O. and Isabelle E. Edison Crandall. She was a 1942 graduate of Bradford High School. On Nov. 14, 1942, in Olean, N.Y., she married C. Howard Johnson, who died Jan. 10, 2008. They had celebrated 65 years of marriage. Mary Ann was employed at McCro-ry’s, Tool-n-Toy, and Graham’s Green-house. She was a Cub Scout Den Moth-er in the 1950s. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed spending time at the family camp, fl ower gardening, playing cards, and especially spending time with fam-ily and friends. She was a wonderful cook. She always thought of others be-fore herself. She was a member of East End Presbyterian Church. Surviving is a daughter, Judy (Jay) Gorton of Bradford; a son, Jack (Lo-retta) Johnson of Shinglehouse; two sisters: Barbara Thessen of Salamanca, N.Y., and Sally Crandall Cross of Brad-ford and Moon Township; fi ve grand-children: Dennis (Cindy) Gorton, Jef-frey (Kathy) Gorton, Nanette (Mark) Miller, Natalie (Bill) Dietze, and Jack (Tana) Johnson; 14 great-grandchil-dren: Anthony, Hailey, Orin, Ethan and Gavin Gorton; Kaitlyn, Dylan, and Na-than Dietze; Matthew(Dawn), Megan, and Michael (Chris-tine) Miller; and MaraLyn, EmmaLee, and BayLeigh Kate Johnson; one great-greatgrandson, Jackson Ace Miller; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother Fred Crandall, sister-in law Gladys Cran-dall, brothersin- law Bill Thessen, Lar-ry Koebler, and Jack Cross, son Carl


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ers money on their medications—they each work differently and have their own set of requirements. Consumers should read the fi ne print on each card to deter-mine the best card for them, as some cards have eligibility requirements based on age, income, insurance and/or location. 4. Shop smart. Save smart. According to Consumer Reports, other ways to save money on prescription drugs include trying over-the-counter products fi rst for certain common, mild conditions. For others, only try them after consulting with your physician. Only take products you need. For example, avoid multisymp-tom cold remedies that may include un-necessary ingredients and increase risk for side effects.• Some major chain drugstores, big-box stores and club stores offer better dis-counts than insurance.• Paying cash may be cheaper.• Look for seasonal discounts, sales, spe-cial displays and smart-phone offers.• Understand how the new health care law affects you. If your insurance company no longer covers your medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist about less costly alterna-tives. Check out your insurer’s preferred pharmacy or mail-order service to get the best prices. Be willing to consider “step therapy” for your condition, starting with less expensive, older treatments before switching to newer therapies. See if you can reduce the number of medicines you take by making lifestyle changes that have a positive impact on your health. Finally, ask your physician and pharmacist to re-view your medicines regularly. Costly prescriptions, especially those related to chronic diseases, can cause fi -nancial hardship for individuals and fami-lies. Consumers can be smart shoppers at the pharmacy, just like they are at the gro-cery store. By using prescription savings cards, researching pharmacy prescription

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Bradford Journal Photo Fifth grade teacher Mrs. Means’ explains the next phase of their mock Oregon Trail trek to her students at School Street El-ementary School, November 16th. The simulation of the creative adventure is handled like a monopoly game, except with many more complicated choices. The overall project is geared to help students develop social studies and writing skills.

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Howard Johnson Jr., and great-grand-son Jesse David Johnson. Burial was at Willow Dale Cemetery. Memorials if desired may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences maybe made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Richard Filarecki Jr. Richard E. Filarecki Jr., 59, of 651 Bolivar Drive, Bradford, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2015). Born Aug. 26, 1956, in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a son of Richard E. and Dorothy Kuras Filarecki Sr., who reside in Oma-ha, Neb. On May 24, 1980, he married Debra Ann Dell Filarecki, who passed away Nov. 25, 2002. On Sept. 4, 2010 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he married Deb-orah Anne (Wineberg-Leake) Filarecki, who survives.

Rick was a 1974 graduate of Cleve-land Hill High School in Cheektowaga, N.Y. He had been employed at Shuman Plastics in Depew, N.Y., for 18 years and then became an over-the-road truck driver. He enjoyed reading, cooking, bak-ing, bonfi res, beer, the blues, the Buf-falo Bills and his fl amingos. He was a self-proclaimed “walking book of use-less knowledge,” who “had way too much fun.” In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Angela (Billy) Rice of Cleveland, Melissa “Missy” (John Buckley) Filarecki of Albany, N.Y., Shannon (Frank) McAndrew of Brad-ford and Sarah (Andrew) McCarty of Calif.;, a sister, Dorothy (Gary) Reit-meier of Buffalo,N.Y.; four brothers, William “Peach” (Shelley) Filarecki of Cheektowaga, and Philip Filarecki, Dennis “Oz” Filarecki and Edmund Filarecki, all of Omaha; four grandchildren, Caleb and Carter McAndrew and Aidan and Eli-ana McCarty; and several nieces and nephews.

Bradford Journal Photo Following the Bradford American Legion Post #108 presentation of the Veteran’s Day Ceremonies in Veteran’s Square, November 11th, during a Veteran’s Day lunch, Legion Post Commander Andy Ackler, at the left, discusses upcoming events with VFW Post #212 Commander Ron Peters. The lunch was presented by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary at the Legion’s Banquet Hall.

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FAMILY FEATURES

With all the hustle and bustle of theholidays, great tasting foods thatfeature healthy ingredients, such as whole fruits and vegetables

prepared in unique and interesting ways, can helpdeliver healthful indulgence fit for a celebration.

Grapes from California are naturally beautifuland come in three vibrant colors that add a pleas -ing crunch and light touch of sweetness to maindishes, sides, salads and desserts. The recipesincluded here showcase the unique way in whichfresh grapes can help create palate-pleasing dishes.Heart-healthy grapes are also an ideal snack ontheir own and a refreshing break from the indul -gent holiday fare present at many celebrations.

California grapes are available throughout theholiday season and into January. For more deli ciousgrape recipes, visit GrapesfromCalifornia.com.

Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Grape-Port SauceServings: 4

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)

1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth,

divided1 cup thinly sliced onion 2 cups red California grapes

1/4 cup port wine2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Make pocket in each chicken breast by cuttinghorizontally from thickest side almost to oppositeside. Spoon cheese into each pocket. Securepockets with wooden skewers, if desired. Brushchicken pieces on both sides with 1 tea spoonolive oil. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes.

In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons ofremaining oil over medium heat. Add chicken.Cook uncovered for 12 minutes, turning once.Carefully add 1/4 cup chicken broth to skillet.Cook covered for 3-5 min utes more or untilchicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet. Cover chicken to keep warm. If any liquid remains in skillet, gently boil until liquid evaporates.

Carefully add remaining 1 teaspoon oil toskillet. Stir in onion. Cook uncovered overmedium-high heat until onion is soft. Add grapes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally,about 3 minutes or until grapes begin to split.Remove and set aside about 3/4 of grape-onionsolids, leaving liquid and remaining grape-onionmix ture in skillet.

Stir remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth, portwine and vinegar into grape mixture in skillet.Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmeruncovered 3-5 minutes or until liquid portion is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Stir in reservedgrape-onion solids.

To serve, remove wooden skewers fromchicken, if using. Place chicken on serving plates and spoon grape mixture over chicken.Garnish with rosemary.

Nutrition information per serving: 368 calories(28% calories from fat); 11 g total fat (3 g satu -rated fat); 42 g protein; 20 g carbohydrate; 2 gfiber; 108 mg cholesterol; 378 mg sodium.

6 small beets (a mix of red, Chioggia and golden), washed well

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 small clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon tamarind

concentrate3 tablespoons walnut oil3 cups arugula1 cup halved green California

grapes1/4 cup toasted walnuts

Heat oven to 400 F. Peel beets, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper,

keeping red and yellow beets separate.Place beets on foil- or parchment-linedbaking sheet. Roast until sharp knifepierces beets easily, about 35-40 min -utes. Let cool.

While beets are roasting, whisktogether garlic, vinegar, tamarind,walnut oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Toss beets with some dressing. Dividearugula among 4 serving plates and top with beets. Sprinkle with grapes,drizzle with more dress ing, sprinklewith walnuts and serve.

Nutrition information per serving:257 calories (63% calories from fat); 19 g total fat (2 g saturated fat); 4 gprotein; 21 g carbohydrate; 4.5 g fiber; 0 mg cholesterol; 247 mg sodium.

Healthy Holiday Snacking Tips

Take a practical approach to your holiday munching to keep over-indulging in check.

� Focus on people first, food second.

� Have a healthy snack before the party, so you don’t arrive hungry. Fresh grapesand cheese, or hummus are tried and true options.

� Be picky. Choose only the indulgences that are truly worth it or special to you.

� Contribute a simple, but healthy item to the holiday table. Fresh grapes are aneasy choice: they are lovely to look at and sweetly satisfying.

Fresh Fruit Pizza TartServings: 10

16.5 ounces sugar cookie dough, prepared

4 ounces nonfat cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup low-fat sour cream

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 1/4 cups black California grapes

1/2 cup red California grapes

2 kiwifruit, pared and sliced

Heat oven to 350 F.Pat cookie dough into bottom

of greased 10-inch tart pan. Bakefor 10-12 minutes or until lightlybrowned. Cool completely.

In electric mixer, beat creamcheese and sour cream. Grad uallyadd sugar; beat until completelymixed and fluffy. Spread mixtureover entire surface of each pan ofbaked cookie dough.

Arrange grapes and other fruit as desired, covering entire surfacewith fruit; press gently. Refrigerateuntil chilled.

Nutrition information per serving:275 calories (35% calories fromfat); 11 g total fat (3 g satu ratedfat); 4 g protein; 41 g carbo hy drate; < 1 g fiber; 20 mg choles terol; 214 mg sodium.

Roasted Squash and Grape Salad with TahiniServings: 4

1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons sesame tahini

1 small clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice2 1/2 tablespoons hot water

pinch of cayenne pepper1 cup halved red

California grapes1/2 teaspoon za’atar spice

blend

Heat oven to 475 F. Toss squash with oil and spread

on baking sheet lined with foil orparch ment. Sprinkle with salt andpepper, and roast until squash istender, about 20 minutes. Transferto platter.

In small bowl, whisk togethertahini, garlic, lemon, water,cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle grapes oversquash and drizzle with tahinisauce. Sprinkle with za’atar and serve.

Nutrition information perserving: 225 calories (44% calories from fat); 11 g total fat(1.6 g saturated fat); 4 g protein; 31 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 0 mgcholesterol; 238 mg sodium.

Beets, Grapes and Walnut SaladServings: 4


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Route 4005 Near Johnsonburg Re-opened (Johnsonburg, PA) -- The Penn-sylvania Department of Transporta-tion advises area drivers that a section of Route 4005 (Old State Road) near Johnsonburg has re-opened to traffi c. In May, deteriorating conditions forced PennDOT to close a three-quar-ter mile section of the road from the Jones Township line to Route 4003 (Tambine Road). Now that slope stabi-lization repairs have been completed, motorists can again travel across that section. PennDOT thanks area drivers for their patience during this closure.

Bradford Journal Photo We came across this work group in the hallway at School Street Elementary School, during our visit there, November 16th. Fifth grade students from Mr. Gleason’s room were increasing their reading fl uency with the help of a paraprofessional educator (teacher aide). From the left, clockwise around are Brendan Confer 10, Wendy Kellam (paraprofessional), Madison Parsing 10, and Dakoda Soble 10. The students are enjoy-ing the exercise known as “6-minute solutions”.

Working With 6-Minute Solutions For Fluency

Bradford Journal Photo In Mrs. Means’ fi fth grade classroom at School Street Elementary School, students were busy working with a mock Oregon Trail trip for a writing and social studies unit, November 16th. From the left clock-wise around the table are Sara Oxendine 11, Mason Herbstritt 11, Jake Turk 11, and Samantha Reynolds 10. They tell us that this mock trip requires lots of work and lots of calculations. They only have $950 for the trip, and they’ve just stocked their wagon with supplies. We hope they’ve saved out enough money to take care of expenses along the way.

Project Is Lots Of Work

Bradford Journal Photo At School Street Elementary School, No-vember 16th, we found John Nellis 11, a student from Ms. Gingerich’s fi fth grade classroom in the hallway taking a read-ing test. John tells us that he likes fi fth grade, but that this particular test is hard. He’s probably learning that half the fun of school is enjoying it while your there, and the other half is taking tests.

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Bradford Barracudas Take Second Place At Invite (WARREN) – Twenty-four Bradford YMCA Barracudas competed at the War-ren Invitational on Saturday, November 14th. Bradford took second overall in the 10-

team event. Jamestown won the fi rst place slot. The Bradford girls team took fi rst place overall scoring 1,032 points to Warren‘s771. The Bradford boys placed sixth over-all (1,315 points). The 15-and-over girls took fi rst place and the 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 girls all took second place. The 13-14 boys were second. Tyler Sortore was awarded the high point award for the 13-14 boys. The team has now qualifi ed 14 swim-mers individually for the Pennsylvania Western YMCA District meet in March. Swimmers who placed in the top three at the meet were: Novices (8&U): Rylie Baldwin 2nd 25 M Butterfl y Cadets (9-10): Mallory Whitlow 1st 50 M Backstroke, 2nd 50 M Freestyle, 100 M Free-style, 50 M Butterfl y, 1st 200 Medley relay, 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay, Alyn Race 1st 200 M Medley Relay, 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay, Brooke Close 1st 200 Medley Relay, 2nd 200 M Freestyle Relay, Cole Devantier 1st 200 M Medley relay, 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay Preps (11-12): Laryssa Webster 1st 200 M Medley Relay, 200 M Freestyle, 100 M Free-style, 50 M Butterfl y, 2nd 50 M Backstroke, 2nd 200 Freestyle Relay, Julia Moini 1st 200 Med-ley Relay, 200 M IM, 2nd 50 M Butterfl y, 3rd

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CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGSEngagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths

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NOV. 5, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Ann Bickford and Ryan Kelley, Eldred, PA.SON, to Melissa and Chris Smith, Smethport, PA.DAUGHTER, to Melissa and Chris Smith, Smethport, PA.NOV. 6, 2015:DAUGHTER, Nata-

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NOVEMBER 19 - NOVEMBER 25, 2015

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)This week involves accepting much of what you feel obliged to fulfi l is of your own creationTAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)This week, it could become clear pressure is mounting in some way and there is an obligation or responsibility you cannot shirk.GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)The cosmos is encouraging you this week to be a bit more philosophical.CANCER- (June 21 - July 22)Perhaps, you just want to see slight progression instead of being granted a full-blown wish.LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)Progress you yearn to see is available if you’re willing to accept something hasn’t quite gone to plan.VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)Tact and sensitivity will work so much better than confrontation. LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)There really is no time like the present. Do what you know you must do.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)The cosmos recognizes a struggle and wants to help. Let it do so - and more. SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)Ignore for now, where you feel you’re being pushed and accept you will soon have a valid reason to celebrate.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 20)What’s wrong is about to be made right with no effort from you.AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)Some adjustment is needed for you to familiarize and acclimatize to new circum-stances.PISCES - (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) What needs to happen will happen when it needs to. Bear that analogy in mind this week.

lia and Joseph Gris-wold, Olean, NY.NOV. 8, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Megan Spry, Sala-manca, NY.NOV. 9, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Kristen Cook and Josef Godfrey, Brad-ford, PA.SON, to Julie Roulo and Mark Robinson, Olean, NY.NOV. 11, 2015:SON, to Justine No-bles, Allegany, NY.NOV. 12, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Katlin and Steven Sikes, Limestone, N.Y.NOV. 13, 2015:

SON, Nov. 13, to Josh and Erin Smith, Olean, NY.

DEATHS:

NOV. 2, 2015:CRAMER, Tracey,

36, of Cleveland, TN, formerly of Bradford, PA.NOV. 3, 2015:LANGWORTHY, Michael R., 47, of Coudersport, PA.NOV. 4, 2015:

IVANCIC, Andrew, 91, of 113 Spring Dr., Lewis Run, PA, formerly of Johns-town, PA.NOV. 5, 2015:GATON, Carter John, infant son of Danielle M. Hetrick and Kyle R. Gaton, stillborn.BAHAN, Edward G., 54, of 45 Oak-wood Ave., Brad-ford, PA.NOV. 6, 2015:THORNTON, Ruth M. Kautz, of the Town of Tonawan-da, NY, formerly of Bradford, PA.NOV. 7, 2015:SHELLEY, Florence I. “Flo”, 85, of Port Allegany, PA.NEWTON, Anna-belle L., 90, of 465 W. Washington St., Bradford, PA.JOHNSON, Mary Ann, 92, of 54 Chamberlain Ave., Bradford, PA.LUPRO, Alma M., 90, of 50 Grove St., Sinnemahoning, PA.NOV. 8, 2015:GULNAC, Bessie Lenora Smith, 96, of Rixford, PA.NOV. 9, 2015:KOCH, John T. “Jack”, Sr., 89, of Hamburg, NY, for-merly of Ulysses, PA.THOMPSON, Jac-

queline, E., “Jackie”, 64, of Millport, PA.NOV. 10, 2015:MATTIVI, Raymond F., 78, of 108 David St., Kersey, PA.KAZISKA, Floyd J., 73, of 29 S. Marvin St., Smethport, PA.McKNIGHT, Virgin-ia A., 91, of S. Sixth St., DuBois, PA.YONKER, James A., 68, of Columbia, SC, formerly of Wilcox, PA.PIERCE, Elaine, C., 86, of 308 Dewey Circle, Ridgway, PA.FILARECKI, Rich-ard E., Jr., 59, of 651 Bolivar Dr., Brad-ford, PA.FETZER, James E., II, 61, of Shingelhouse, PA.INGRAM, Allen L., 71, of 1429 South Ave., Olean, NY.NOV. 11, 2015:FERONTI, Joseph R., Jr., 84, of 1501 Silver Creek Rd., Johnsonburg, PA.McKEAN, James A., 87, of Smethport, PA.NOV. 12, 2015:UBER, Sharon A. “Sherry”, 61, of 306 Spring St., Empo-rium, PA.NOV. 13, 2015:HIAM, Bonita I., of Lackawanna, NY..

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Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the left, clockwise around the table are fi fth grade students, Jesse Taylor 11, Carli Persichini 10, and Brace Barrett 11. They are busy in Mrs. Means’ classroom at School Street Elementary School supplying their wagon for the mock Oregon Trail social stud-ies project, November 16th. “It is diffi cult for us to agree on which supplies to take with us,” they tell us.

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Bradford Journal Photo Veteran’s Day Ceremonies were present-ed in Veteran’s Square, November 11th, by Bradford American Legion Club and Post #108. Here, Hazel Nolf (Post Bu-gler and Historian, and Club Secretary) doubles, playing taps as she serves in the color guard for the event (See gallery for more photos and videos).

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