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INDEX Local News/Weather 2 Comments & Opinions 3 Obituaries 4 Mother’s Day page 11 Word Seek/Crossword 12 Comics/Sudoku/ DVD New Releases 13 Classieds 19 Senior page 20 Bradford Journal P.O. Box, Bradford, PA 16701 www.bradfordjournal.com Phone: 814-465-3468 VOL. 174 NO.18 BRADFORD JOURNAL/MINER THURSDAY MAY 7, 2015 www.bradfordjournal.com Bradford Journal/McKean County Miner/Mount Jewett Echo Phone 814-465-3468 Bradford’s Weekly Newpaper $ 1. 00 Bradford J ournal Bradford Journal Photo A couple of families pose for us along East Main Street, in East Bradford during the Stinkfest 2015 event held May 2nd. From left to right are Amber Hitchcock 15, Jayna Hitchcock 11, and their dad John Hitchcock; Mariska Dahlke 6, Braxx Dahlke 4, and their mom Brittney Dahlke. The children tell us they were having a good time riding carnival rides, buying things, and seeing friends. Their parents mentioned that they were spending some quality time with their children- that this was a good family event. (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.) Families Enjoy Quality Time During Event Bradford Journal Photo Left to right are Leslie Frederick, her grandpa James Coder, and Leslie’s sister- in-law Nicole Schlopy along East Main Street during East Bradford Stinkfest 2015, May 2nd. Leslie said that she en- joyed the food, games, horse ride, and just hang’n with Nicole, while her Grandpa Coder suggested that this year’s fest had a “real nice family oriented atmosphere”. See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.) Family Oriented Event Bradford Journal Photo Togi’s Sub Station, both indoors and out, was a popular stop for many who attended this year’s East Bradford Stinkfest, May 2nd. Left to right are Stephanie Pire, Chad Pire, and their son Jesse Pire 9 (who tells us he’ll be 10 in June). They’ve attended the Stinkfest before, but this year, Jesse tells us that they are there for the cotton candy, the rides, and the food. (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.) Take Break At Popular Spot During Event

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Bradford Journal PhotoA couple of families pose for us along East Main Street, in East Bradford during the Stinkfest 2015 event held May 2nd. From left to right are Amber Hitchcock 15, Jayna Hitchcock 11, and their dad John Hitchcock; Mariska Dahlke 6, Braxx Dahlke 4, and their mom Brittney Dahlke. The children tell us they were having a good time riding carnival rides, buying things, and seeing friends. Their parents mentioned that they were spending some quality time with their children- that this was a good family event. (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Families Enjoy Quality Time During Event

Bradford Journal PhotoLeft to right are Leslie Frederick, her grandpa James Coder, and Leslie’s sister-in-law Nicole Schlopy along East Main Street during East Bradford Stinkfest 2015, May 2nd. Leslie said that she en-joyed the food, games, horse ride, and just hang’n with Nicole, while her Grandpa Coder suggested that this year’s fest had a “real nice family oriented atmosphere”. See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Family Oriented Event

Bradford Journal PhotoTogi’s Sub Station, both indoors and out, was a popular stop for many who attended this year’s East Bradford Stinkfest, May 2nd. Left to right are Stephanie Pire, Chad Pire, and their son Jesse Pire 9 (who tells us he’ll be 10 in June). They’ve attended the Stinkfest before, but this year, Jesse tells us that they are there for the cotton candy, the rides, and the food. (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Take Break At Popular Spot During Event

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LOCAL & AREA NEWS

Thursday, May 7:Mostlysunny and warm today with a high of 78°.

ThursdayNight:Partlycloudy tonight with a low of 53°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECASTFriday, May 8:Mostlysunny and very warm today with a high of 82°.

Friday Night:Partlycloudy this even-ing, turning mostly cloudy later with a low of 55°.

Saturday, May 9:Partlycloudy today with scattered show-ers and thunder-storms. High of 81°.

Saturday Night:Mostlycloudy tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening. Low of 56°.

Sunday, May 10:Morningsun, then becom-ing mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thun-derstorms today . High of 80°.

Sunday Night:Mostlycloudy tonight and mild with a passing shower. Low of 56°.

Monday,May 11:Cloudywith a thunder-storm today. High of 78°.

Monday Night:Cloudytonight with evening thunder-storms, followed by rain late. Low of 51°.

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(Ridgway, PA )– A detour for north-bound traffi c has begun on the Pennsyl-vania Department of Transportation’s Pennsy bridge job in Ridgway. Work to replace the superstructure of the bridge began in late March. The bridge spans Elk Creek on Route 219 (North Board Street) in the borough. Work is taking place one side at a time. With preliminary work complete, PennDOT is advising drivers that a de-tour for northbound traffi c is being im-plemented today, sometime in the later afternoon hours. The one-mile detour will direct northbound drivers on Route 219 to use the Route 219 truck bypass at the top of Boot Jack Mountain. Drivers will then follow Route 120 west to Route 1014 (Osterhout Street), returning to Route 219, just north of the Pennsy Bridge. Tempo-rary traffi c signals will be used at the in-tersection of Route 120 and Route 1014 (Osterhout Street) to control detour traffi c

Ridgway Bridge Detour Updateheaded to Route 219 north. The detour is expected to be in place through Septem-ber. Local traffi c in Ridgway Borough will be able to use Route 120 east to Route 1014 (Osterhout Street) to detour around the bridge. There will be no changes to Route 9inary work complete, PennDOT is advisingough. Route 219 southbound traffi c will continue to use the bridge and should not be affected during the duration of the construction. Overall work will include replacement of the superstructure using precast con-crete beams and deck components. There will also be minor approach, drainage, and utility improvements. Work is expected to last until early October. The current bridge was built in 1912 and carries an average of almost 5,600 vehi-cles daily. Replacing the bridge will allow PennDOT to remove it from Elk County’s structurally defi cient list.

PennDOT Issues Spring Notice:

Keep Mud Off Roadways (Clearfi eld, PA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 2 reminds businesses in its nine coun-ty area about the importance of keep-ing state highways mud-free during the spring season. District 2 PennDOT serves Cameron, Centre, Clearfi eld, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Miffl in and Potter counties. “Mud tracked onto or deposited on the road can create a hazardous condi-tion for other motorists and will not be tolerated”, said Kevin Kline, District Executive. When vehicles deposit mud on road-ways, the property owner, the company in charge of the operation, the vehicle owner and the driver of the vehicle that deposited mud, can all be held respon-sible and made to pay for any damages resulting from the incident. Such inci-dents are addressed through the Motor Vehicle Code. The PA Motor Vehicle Code Section 3709 covers litter, includ-ing the deposit of any dangerous or det-rimental substance. The fi ne is $300 per occasion. Mud deposits can be reported to the Pennsylvania State Police and citations can be issued. Operations can be shut down until the problem is corrected. “Safety is our top priority in design-ing, building and maintaining our high-way system”, Kline said. This issue is extremely important as the spring thaw continues and mud problems become worse.”Bradford Journal Photo

During Stinkfest 2015, members of the board of Bradford Little Theatre along with some of the cast members for the musical, ¬Shrek entertained the crowds and worked a concession stand promoting the production to be held June 19th, 20th and 21st at the Bradford Area High School. Left to right in the photo are Jason “Shrek” Shick; Jessica Ann Persons “ Ugly Duckling” and BLT Board Member; and Chelsea Place, Director for Shrek and BLT Board Member. (See more photos and videos in the photo gallery.)

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“Representation”-by Bob Perry

Elections are the avenues by which we, the electorate, select fellow citizens to represent us at all levels of govern-ment. Once elected, representatives we elected are bound to represent the voters who elected them and no other person, group, corporation or any other ‘outside infl uence’. But as history has proven rarely is this the case. Enter money and every-thing changes! Starting with campaign contributions we can identify some of the effects that come along with mon-ey. Contributions invite, infl uence, nurtures, distracts from and ultimately produces representation. If the source of the contributions are from other than individual constituents alone, then it is understandable that representation has extended beyond the limits of the con-stituent base and is without any doubt wrong. In creating the initiative on campaign fi nance, I did so because this one thing alone has perverted represen-tation beyond our imaginations. Once candidate participates in this activity they have started down a slippery slope that has no return. Until statutes are es-tablished correcting the perversion of representation this activity will persist and we are doomed to fail at the great-est experiment in history: The estab-lishing of the United States of America.

As noted before, getting elected pro-vides one with a certain sense of power and this elixir creates a passion to main-tain that power or grab for more. The avenue to maintain power or achieve additional power is through money, and at any cost which will create an in-creased perversion of representation. Change is required and it can start with you, your support and action in-volving an initiative to limit campaign contributions from only individual con-stituents period! By the time you read this will have secured the appropriate number of signatures on initiative I will send the Secretary of State in the state of Idaho for approval by the At-torneys General. I will provide a copy of the actual initiative to the Bradford-Journal for publishing. In the states of Pennsylvania and New York you need to contact your state Senators and Rep-resentatives to make it happen. There is a new candidate for Presi-dent that deserves some investigation as Senator Bernie Sanders has started his announcement that campaign fi -nance is a root of corruption in politics and must be corrected because it is not sustainable. Thew time to act is NOW to be able to get an initiative on the 2016 ballot.

We spent about four hours at this year’s East Bradford’s street party, Stinkfest 2015 and walked away with photos enough to fi ll the pages of this issue. In addition we took a video featuring the Clean Slate Band as they were at the Welch Street Gazebo, and a video showing some participants and selected vendors, both of which may be viewed in the photo gallery. Many of those in attendance told us they felt a family atmosphere during this year’s event. And it seemed the same to us. But a couple things were for sure, the weather was perfect for the occasion, with blue skies, low humidity, and tem-peratures reaching the high of 80° F, and there was a steady stream of people during the day that kept the streets, con-cession and businesses busy through-out the seven hour event……..Our readers might also be interested in a special Mother’s Day activities page found in this issue, and an abundance of Mother’s Day recipes for those who enjoy cooking……..Special advertis-ers for this issue are Timeless Treas-urers where they’ll help you “choose a gift for your special someone,” ; Bot-torf Embroidery where they are waiting for your sports team, work team, and mother’s day orders; and INK’N YOU were they are offering $10.00 off on all tattoos and piercings…….Our read-ers may recall that in our December 25th edition of the Bradford Journal, in this column, we mentioned a ter-rible movie entitled Pyramid that we will forever regret having seen. It had no actors, no music, no script, no story line, and the cinematography had all the jerkiness of a hand held camera-It was so bad that we couldn’t even sleep through it and we suggested that the movie should be avoided by all except those who enjoy suffering. Now, more recently we heard the rumor that prison-ers at Guantanamo (GITMO) detention camp were given the choice of either watching the movie, or being subjected to waterboarding, and that after seeing what happened to the fi rst prisoners who watched Pyramid, 100% of the remain-ing prisoners opted to be waterboarded by their CIA torturers instead. We also heard that this movie, given a generous Rotten Tomato rating of 30, is spread-ing like the virus. It has been made into a DVD format to be distributed to thousands of video stores around the world. While we can’t do much about the world condition, we did call Family Video in Bradford to tell them to warn their customers of its imminent arrival. But just in case they didn’t listen to us, we are warning our readers now.

Kurt Stadtler On His Trusty Hafl inger

Bradford Journal PhotoThe Kiddie Carnival was a big attraction, May 2nd, during East Bradford’s Stinkfest 2015. And there, the Hafl inger rides were busy all day long. Left to right in the photo are Mikayla Vigliotti, Serena Wixson and Kurt Stadtler who is enjoying the smooth ride of his trusty steed. Kurt tells us that besides the horseback ride (which he loved), he liked the other carnival rides and the good food from the vendors along the street. (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

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Jennifer RyderJennifer Ryder Jennifer Lee Ryder, 34, of 48 Home-stead Ave., passed away Sunday (April 26, 2015) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hos-pital. Born April 14, 1981, in Oswego, N.Y., she was a daughter of Kim Barr Kriz of Bradford and Vincent Ryder of

Clinton, Mass. Ms. Ryder attended Clinton High School in Clinton, Mass. She had been employed at Kwick Fill on East Main Street and in housekeeping at HolidayInn Express. Surviving, in addition to her moth-er and father, are her fi ance, John W.

Harkness of Bradford; three daughters, Crystal Lee Czepiel and Emily Schil-ling, both of Clinton, and Jenya Lee Ryder-DeHaven of Bradford; and one brother, Jeremy (Diane) Ryder of Clin-ton.

Deanna FelmleeDeanna Felmlee Deanna E. “Tippy” Felmlee, 73, of 426 Congress St., passed away, Thurs-day (April 30, 2015) at Bradford Re-gional Medical Center. Born April 15, 1942 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Christine (Toothman) Rouse. On Sept. 4, 1963 in Tijuana Mexico, she married Donald G. Felmlee, who survives. Mrs. Felmlee was a 1960 graduate of Limestone High School. Shehad worked for the Pennsylvania De-partment of Public Welfare, retiring af-ter many years ofservice, and most recently worked at Northwest Legal Services. She was an avid skeet shooter and enjoyed fi shing and her trips to the ca-sino. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Jody (Lar-ry) Butler-Kepple of Bradford; a son, James (Rhonda) Felmlee of Bradford; four sisters, Toni Smith of Bradford, Glenna Zink of Allegany, Ann Bulduc of Laughlin, Nev. and Edna Rouse of Buffalo, N.Y.; one brother, Ed Rouse of Kalispell, Mon.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Patty Deel.

Bradford Journal PhotoThe New Keystone was a busy place, May 2nd, during the annual East Bradford Stink-fest event. And as usual we stopped in for a photo in honor of the occasion. Left to right are Mickie Schillinger, Brian Schillinger, Jamie Warfi eld, Tina Lucco (Owner) Dom “Rudi” Ruttan, and “Fonzi” McCullen. While Tina didn’t say anything to us, we could see she was having a good time and enjoying the party atmosphere of the event. (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Have Good Time: Stinkfest At New Keystone

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESYour Credit Score: Updates You Should Know

-by Jason Alderman Credit scoring has evolved over the last three decades and this fall, FICO made one more important change. Bor-rowers who have struggled with medi-cal debt and those with a limited credit history might see better FICO numbers in the future. Even if these situations don’t apply to you, understanding how credit scoring is changing can help you better manage your credit over time. FICO Score 9, rolled out last fall, is described as a more “nuanced” ver-sion of the original FICO Score that the leading credit scoring company in-troduced in 1989. It is offered by three major credit bureaus – Equifax (www.equifax.com), Experian (http://www.experian.com) and TransUnion. (http://www.transunion.com). It now bypasses collection agency accounts and weighs medical debt differently than non-med-ical debt on a person’s credit record. Borrowers with a median score of 711 whose only negative credit data comes from medical collections will see their credit score go up 25 points under the new system. As for consumers with limited credit histories – what the industry calls “thin fi les” – FICO says the new system will better determine the ability of someone in that situation to repay a debt. What doesn’t FICO 9 address? At this point, the latest credit-scoring model really doesn’t loosen or change requirements for mortgage and refi -nancing opportunities. Even so, there are many things ordinary borrowers can do to improve their credit scores and overall fi nancial health over time. The fi rst step is for borrowers to re-view each of their credit reports once a year. Credit reports and credit scores are two different things. Consider cred-it scores are a three-digit summary of creditworthiness; credit reports are the detailed record of a borrower’s credit history. Consumers can view each of their credit reports from Equifax, Ex-perian and TransUnion once a year for free (www.annualcreditreport.com). Stagger receipt of each agency’s credit reports throughout the year to weed out any inconsistencies, inaccuracies, or worse, indications of fraudulent credit applications or identity theft. Borrowers are seeing something else that’s new – some lenders are making the credit scores they apply to existing borrowers available for free. A few ma-jor lenders have taken part in the indus-try-only FICO Score Open Access Pro-gram, which lets current customers see the exact credit scoring data applied to them at no charge. FICO’s site doesn’t offer the names of participating lenders,

but a customer should ask their lender if they are offering free scores through that program. Consumers should know how credit scores are compiled. FICO uses fi ve key ingredients: • Payment history (35 percent)• Amounts owed (30 percent)• Length of credit history (15 percent)• New credit (10 percent)• Types of credit used (10 percent). Visit www.myfi co.com for a list of tips for borrowers to improve their scores. Base FICO scores have a 300 to 850 score range, and though FICO

doesn’t release what it considers good or bad scores, borrowers with excellent credit typically have scores in the mid-700s and up. There are ways to preserve and raise existing credit scores. It might be wise for borrowers to ask if they can increase the credit limit on individual accounts while paying down existing balances on those accounts. Smart borrowers generally keep their outstanding balances at 30 percent or less of their available credit limit. Bottom line: Smart credit management starts with an understanding of one’s cred-it reports and credit scores.

Bradford Journal PhotoDuring this year’s East Bradford Stinkfest, May 2nd, Clean Slate entertained from the Welch Avenue Gazebo. Branding itself as “The Best Classic and Dance Rock,” they kept the crowd’s attention with their music and brought some extra life to the event. On the left is Jim Ronan, lead guitar; on the right is Brett P on the bass; and way back is drummer JP. They all perform vocals. (See the photo gallery for more pictures and a video of their performance.)

Clean Slate Adds Extra Life To Stinkfest

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Article submitted The TOPS club #16 (take off pounds sensibility) meeting was called to order Thursday afternoon April 30, 2015, at the First Presbyte-rians Church with the TOPS’ Pledge. The song was “The more we get together” There were 22 members weighing in with a loss of 19.50 pounds. Best Loser of the Week was Audrey Gilligian, Best Loser in Wait-ing was Kelly Galloway, and Offi cer of the Week was Sandy Compton. The forbidden food is cookies for the week. For the program members read from the TOPs magazine. The meeting was adjourned with the Friendship Prayer and the TOPS’ Prayer.

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(YOUNGSTOWN, OH)- Nickolas Anderson of Kane, PA., was honored at Youngstown State University’s Annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet this spring. Several awards were given out to celebrate the academic achievements of YSU student-athletes, as well as honors for those with GPAs of 3.0 or above. Anderson is a member of the Men’s Track program and is majoring in Exer-cise Science at YSU.

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Exposing The Health Industry’s Big Secret4 Ways To Gain Perspective On Your Chronic Headaches

Imagine suffering chronic pain – say, in the form of headaches or migraines. Happily, you’ve found a solution to the problem. It has been several months of losing focus, sleep and general interest in the things you used to like. You went to a doctor and he told you an NTI de-vice, which addresses jowl clenching during sleep, will offer immediate re-lief. Or maybe your family doctor gave you a pain-relief prescription for your headaches. “As doctors, we like to have answers for our patient’s problems, but misdiag-nosis is one of our biggest problems in this country when it comes to chronic pain,” says Dr. Fred Abeles, author of the book “Break Away: The New Meth-od for Treating Chronic Headaches, Migraines and TMJ Without Medica-tion” (www.FredAbeles.com). “We’re the ‘microwave’ generation and we like our problems to be solved immediately. Our medical profession has responded and is always geared for quick fi xes. In reality, treating only the symptoms, and not the root cause, can worsen your problem.”

For one, too many of us ignore the basics of good health, Abeles says. “A huge volume of health problems would be eliminated if only people learned more about nutrition, modifi ed their diets and got regular exercise each week,” he says. “Cardio three times a week and some strength training – along with a reasonably healthy diet – would help millions tremendously.” There are many doctors you may see to help with your headache pain, he says, such as ENTs, dentists, neurolo-gists, chiropractors, temporomandibu-lar joint dysfunction (TMJ) special-ists and many more. Ask questions. If a dentist suggests realigning your jaw, for example, you’ll want to make sure a thorough physiological work-up and diagnosis has been completed fi rst. Be discerning. Be informed. “Most doctors really want to help, but sometimes they’re wrong,” he says. “You have to be your own best health advocate.” Abeles offers what he calls his The H.E.A.L. Formula™.• HELP yourself – take control of your outcome. Don’t accept chronic pain as a life sentence and stop taking pills to mask symptoms. When you improve your health, the lives of those around you improve also. There’s more love, happiness and fun for everyone.• EVERYTHING is connected. The teeth. The joints. The tendons. The lig-aments. The jaw. The head. The neck. The muscles. They all have to work to-gether in harmony to not produce pain.• ALIGN the jaw. Align the bite. When everything is aligned, the muscles are happy. And happy muscles do not cre-

ate pain.• LEARN about and utilize the new methods for successfully treating chronic headaches, migraines and TMJ without medication. “The best time to address your chronic pain and what’s behind it is the fi rst time you experience it,” Abeles says. “But if you’ve endured many months or years of pain – perhaps masking it with pre-scription drugs – then the second best time to uncover the cause is right now.” About Dr. Fred Abeles: Dr. Fred Abeles is known as one of the most sought after TMJ experts in the United States (www.FredAbeles.com). He’s famous for getting results where others have failed and getting those re-sults without the use of surgery, needles or drugs. He is author of the new book “Break Away: The New Method for Treating Chronic Headaches, Migraines and TMJ Without Medication.” Abeles is the Clinical Instructor and Regional Director for the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies – one of the most prestigious post-graduate teach-ing centers in the world today. Dr. Abe-les has been featured on NBC and CBS, consults with leading dental manufac-turers on the development of new den-tal products, been on the cover of the profession’s biggest magazines and in-structed dentists throughout the United States and Canada on state-of-the-art techniques for treating headaches and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

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ON THE HEALTHY SIDEThe Silent Disease –

Osteoporosis-by Jackie Anderson, Center Services

Coordinator, Clearfield County Area Agency On Aging, Inc.

Osteoporosis is called the silent dis-ease because bone is lost with no signs. You may not know that you have Osteo-porosis until a strain, bump, or fall causes a bone to break. A medical evaluation to diagnose Osteoporosis and estimate your risk of breaking a bone may involve one or more of the following steps: • Medical history• Physical examination• Bone density test• FRAX score• Laboratory tests Other tests that may be used to get in-formation about your bone health, but are not used to diagnose osteoporosis, include biochemical market tests, x-rays, vertebral fracture assessments (VFAs), and bone scans. Medical History Your healthcare provider will ask ques-tions to better understand your risk. Fac-tors considered may include:• Your age and gender• Personal history of broken bones as an adult• Your smoking and drinking habits• Your diet, including how much calcium and vitamin D you get• Your exercise and physical activity• Whether you have had an eating disor-der such as anorexia nervosa• Whether you have had regular periods (premenopausal women)• Your testosterone levels (men)• Whether you take any medicines or have any medical conditions that may cause bone lossRisk factors you cannot change include: • Gender. Women develop osteoporosis more often than men.• Age. The older you are, the greater your risk of osteoporosis.• Body size. Small, thin women are at greater risk.• Ethnicity. White and Asian women are at highest risk. Black and Hispanic wom-en have a lower risk.• Family history. Osteoporosis tends to run in families. If a family member has osteoporosis or breaks a bone, there is a greater chance that you will too.

Other risk factors are: • Low estrogen levels due to missing menstrual period or to menopause can cause osteoporosis in women. Low testos-terone levels can bring on osteoporosis in men. • Anorexia nervosa. This eating disorder can lead to osteoporosis.• Calcium and Vitamin D intake. A diet low in calcium and vitamin D makes you more prone to bone loss. • Some medicines increase the risk of osteoporosis.• Lack of exercise or long-term bed rest

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

American Institute for Cancer Research Q: In order to lose weight and turn my fat to muscle, should I focus on exercise or diet? A: For weight loss, you’ll need to pay attention to both. But fat and muscle are actu-ally two completely separate tissues that can’t turn into one another. That means you are looking at two separate goals: losing excess body fat and increasing muscle. Diet and exercise are important to both goals, each in different ways. Research suggests you’ll probably achieve more weight loss with changes in eating habits to decrease calorie consumption than with exercise alone. That’s because cuts in calories consumed tend to add up more quickly than increases in calories burned. You can cut your calories by changing drink choices, food choices, portion sizes or some combination of these. Unfortunately, though, weight loss tends to include both loss of fat and some muscle. And that’s where exercise can help. You will burn more calories when you add regular physical activity in your life; this makes it easier to maintain weight and can slowly lead to weight loss. Add some activ-ity into your daily lifestyle if you haven’t already. If it’s already there, you can increase the calories you burn through faster pace, greater challenge or extra time. Physical activity – especially when it includes some form of strength-training exercise two to three times a week – can help you at least maintain your current muscle while you lose weight. It’s also important that you eat a healthy diet with enough protein and other nutrients, and watch that you don’t cut calories too low. Include lean protein foods like beans, poultry, lowfat dairy or fi sh at each meal. To estimate the appropriate number of calories you need for weight loss and mainte-nance over time, try the Body Weight Simulator from the National Institutes of Health< http://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/at-niddk/labs-branches/LBM/integrative-physiology-section/body-weight-simulator/Pages/body-weight-simulator.aspx>. The bottom line for healthy weight and body composition: it takes both healthy eating and physical activity habits, as neither one can take the place of the other.

can cause weak bones.• Smoking cigarettes is detrimental to the bones, heart, and lungs.• Too much alcohol can cause bone loss and broken bones. Your healthcare provider may measure you to see if you have lost height and ex-amine your spine. A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporo-sis before a broken bone occurs. This test helps to estimate the density of your bones and your chance of breaking a bone. FRAX – Fracture Risk Assessment Tool The FRAX tool uses information about your bone density and other risk factors for breaking a bone to estimate your 10-year fracture risk. Your FRAX score es-timates your chance of breaking a hip as well as your combined chance of breaking a hip or other major bones over the next ten years. Other major bones include the spine, hip, forearm, and shoulder. Laboratory Tests - Blood and urine tests can be used to identify possible causes of bone loss. Some of these tests include: • Blood calcium levels• 24- hour urine calcium measurement• Thyroid function tests• Parathyroid hormone levels• Testosterone levels in men• 25- hydroxyvitamin D test to determine whether the body has enough vitamin D What Women Need to KnowBeing female puts you at risk of develop-ing osteoporosis and broken bones. Of the estimated 10 million Americans with os-teoporosis, about eight million or 80% are women. Approximately one in two wom-en over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. A woman’s risk of break-

ing a hip is equal to her combined risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer. Teens: What YOU can do nowOsteoporosis is the disease that is most likely to cause weak bones. It is more common in older people, especially wom-en. You can actually build denser, strong-er bones now in a way that isn’t possible later. The recipe for bone health is simple:• Get enough calcium and vitamin D, eat a well balanced diet• Exercise and Don’t smoke or drink Emotional Aspects of OsteoporosisWhen you fi rst learn that you have osteo-porosis, you may become anxious. Try to manage this anxiety and not allow osteo-porosis to interfere with your regular ac-tivities. Modify exercises and movements to prevent fractures. Walking is a great form of physical activity, as long as you take appropriate measures to avoid falls. Don’t walk in bad weather or when vis-ibility is poor. Wear secured rubber or other non-slip soles. Take a cane if you need one. Take a friend or family member if you can. Don’t do too much exercise at one time. Many people fi nd they can still enjoy the same activities if they break them down into smaller segments. Osteoporosis can affect your posture and appearance. The most obvious change is in the curvature that sometimes occurs in the upper spine from fractures. This curve is called Kyphosis. This can also cause the stomach to stick out as well as other problems. Despite the fact that Ky-phosis occurs in many older women, little has been done to understand or control its impact. As people see the way osteoporo-sis changes their bodies, they can experi-ence diminished self-esteem.

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1. Mother’s Day is a time to honor a mother, ______ or even a special aunt.2. Soon after the death of her mother (in May 1905), a woman named Anna Jarvis urged people to support the idea of a national ______ for moms.3. Anna wanted people to show respect for ______ and to give thanks for all the work that mothers do for us.4. She gave out her mother’s favorite ______, the white carnation, a custom that spread to many states.5. Her home ______ of West Virginia was the first (in 1912) to have an official Mother’s Day celebration.6. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the first ______ Mother’s Day to honor mothers whose sons had died in war.7. Mother’s Day is now celebrated each year on the second ______ in May.8. A beautiful, historic building in West Virginia was named The International Mother’s Day Shrine and Museum. They hold teas and programs to promote the ______ of mothers (and other women) to our country. 9. Businesses promote the ______ of cards, flowers, jewelry and other gifts for Mother’s Day.10. Although it is nice when children give a gift, it is even more special when they take the ______ to write a letter or to do something special with their moms. 11. Today, many families attend church services, pack a picnic for the park or have a ______ get-together.12. Can you ______ a breakfast, write and decorate a card or plan an outing for your mom’s special day?

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Things Moms Do For Us! Oh my gosh! If I listed all the things our moms do for us I’d have to list a billion bajillion things. When we are tiny newborns our Moms feed us, comfort us,diaper us, rock us to sleep, burp us, walk us, sing to us and keep an eye on us all day long. Gee,how tiring must that be? Now we are older and go toschool, but moms still do somuch for us. Here is a list myfriends and I put together.

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Bradford Journal PhotoWe stopped in at Monte’s restaurant and lounge on East Main Street, Bradford during the last hours of Stinkfest 2015 and found this happy young group of working stiffs, just waiting to become grist for our camera. From the front left, clockwise around are Blake and Dawna Nuzzo, Eric Stauffer, Jim Winner, Brittany Winner, Anthony Caval-laro, and Owner, Monte Behan. The regulars mentioned that the leek-laced foods there were good, but that “All of Monte’s cooking is great!” (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Happy Young Group Of Patrons & Owner

Bradford Journal PhotoIt was the day of the annual East Brad-ford Stinkfest, May 2nd. And these young women were working hard at Tasta Piz-za to do their part to hold up their end of town during the festivities. Left to right are Randa Isadore, Audrey Brigger, and Molly Slater. Their comment was that it was a great day for the Stinkfest, but a lit-tle warm indoors near the ovens. Business was good! (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Stinkfest At Tasta

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50. Colossal52. Obtain, but just barely53. Bud holder55. Pool shark’s weapon57. *Prom date gift61. *Spaghetti on a prom dress?64. Egg-shaped object65. Defi nite article67. Judge Judy’s event69. Root about70. *Love is in it?71. Agenda entries72. Square footage73. The night before74. A tiny amount

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Ice” game24. *Prom king or queen hopeful25. “Fear of Flying” au-thor Jong26. King of ancient Crete27. To open, as in beer bottle29. 2014 movie “____ Girl”31. Kind of acid32. “Sugar” in Paris33. Nook offering34. *Main Prom event36. *Escort38. Found on radar42. Court order45. Overrun49. Actors’ group51. *”Prom Night” scream queen54. Caterpillar hairs56. Home to mankind57. Closing section of mu-sical composition58. “____ and out”59. Hamlet to a thespian, e.g.60. The Destroyer in Hin-duism61. Dried-up62. Embarkation location63. Ditto66. Cause of AIDS68. Psychedelic drug

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Bradford Journal PhotoHaley Pire 11, takes a break from the street activities of Stinkfest 2015, May 2nd, with her grandparents Ricky and Cathy Stiles. This is the Stiles’ fi rst time for the event and they are enjoying themselves, espe-cially sampling the leak dips. Haley tells us that in addition to the dips, she liked the carnival rides. (See more photos and videos in the photo gallery.)

Relaxed At Stinkfest

Bradford Journal PhotoYoung people were to be found every-where at this year’s version of East Brad-ford’s Stinkfest, May 2nd. Here, best friends Kayla Givan 13, at the left, and Caylea Lautner 13 at the right, stop for a photo. The weather was warm and sunny, and they were having a great time. They tell us that the music “wasn’t that bad,” they liked the fried dough, and they were seeing a lot of friends. (See more photos and videos in the photo gallery.)

Having A Great Time

Bradford Journal PhotoBy the middle of the afternoon, Saturday, May 2nd, these children had already run the gamut of Stinkfest 2015. Left to right are Tyler Van Cise 11, Damien Howard 13 (will be 14 in Nov.), Cody Howard 11 (will be 12 in July), and Kole Howard 9 (will be 10 in June). They had been run-ning around, taking rides in the kiddie carnival, eating some pizza, and they even bought some knives from one of the ven-dors. What a gang! (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Taking A Photo Break

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Bradford Journal PhotoJoe and Sue Nichols of Garlock Hollow Road, Bradford were having a good time socializing with friends and eating the great foods during this year’s edition of East Bradford’s Stinkfest, May 2nd. The weather was beautiful for this outdoor event and thousands of participants took advantage throughout the day. (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoChristine Fenti and her good friend Bill Reynolds, taking it all in at the East Brad-ford Stinkfest event, May 2nd, tell us they have been there, “pretty much all day.” Bill says he liked the Philadelphia Cheese Steaks and the band (They were listening to Clean Slate at the time). See more pic-tures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Couple Takes It All In

Bradford Journal PhotoDave Newman is seen at his station, work-ing the lights at the Kendall Avenue/East Main intersection keeping the traffi c of people and cars fl owing around East Brad-ford’s Stinkfest, May 2nd. Dave tells us he enjoys volunteering to keep things orderly, but that he doesn’t like the way both driv-ers and pedestrians often break the laws causing unsafe conditions. “Yikes!” (We love you, Dave!) (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

Helping Out At Fest

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Award-Winning GoodiesCelebrate that special mother figure in your life with this fruity and flavorful recipe for Tropical GetawayCupcakes, created by Beth Somers and Milette Raz.

FAMILY FEATURES

Whether she’s your mom or a “like-a-mother” mentor, chances are you’ve got a lot to thank her for thisMother’s Day. It’s a time for celebrating your biggest supporters, number one fans and best friends.

In life, we’re lucky to form relationships with women we can learn from and grow with. Beth Somers,Elizabeth Nelson and Emily Tatak from the Wilton Test Kitchen consider themselves lucky.

Beth Somers, Director of Creative Content Development, owes her start to her former boss Milette Raz. Raz is trained in the Wilton Method of Cake DecoratingTM and taught Somers how to decorate. But Somers thinks ofRaz as so much more — calling her a mentor, her second mother and her friend. Years after working together,the duo teamed up for Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, returning home as champions of season six withwinning recipes like Tropical Getaway Cupcakes.

Elizabeth Nelson, Assistant Culinary Specialist, attributes her love of baking to her grandma Ann, learning the basics with her and picking up passed down recipes that she brought with her to college. She looks up to hermother, her grandmother and her great-grandmother, whom she’s told she also gets her competitive nature from.Nelson and her grandmother went through a lot of trial and error together to come up with what they believe isthe perfect cinnamon roll recipe, very similar to this recipe for Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Glaze.

For Emily Tatak, preserving family recipes and continuing the traditions around the holidays and in thekitchen led to her career at Wilton as an Assistant Culinary Specialist. She owes her inspiration to her mom, who taught her how to bake. Together they iced cakes, decorated sugar cookies and even made a gingerbreadhouse from scratch. Keeping with tradition, celebrating the holidays without grandma Irene’s Kolachy recipe just wouldn’t be the same.

For more recipe ideas to honor your mother or special mentor, such as Tropical Getaway Cupcakes, visits.wilton.com/MentorKnowsBest.

Cinnamon Rolls withCaramel GlazeServings: 1 dozen rolls

Rolls:1 1/3 cups warm milk (105°F)

2 packages (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

2 egg yolks1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla

Extract3/4 teaspoon salt

4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting

Filling:1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons bread flour2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Glaze:1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter1/2 cup lightly-packed light

brown sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract

1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup confectioners’ sugar

(about 1/4 pound)

For rolls, stir together warm milk, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in large bowl. Let stand5–10 minutes or until foamy. Add butter,remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, egg yolks,vanilla and salt. Mix with electric mixerusing dough hook on medium speed untilcombined. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at atime, and mix on medium speed until smooth,elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes.

Spray large bowl with vegetable pan spray.Form dough into ball, place into bowl andcover with plastic wrap. Let stand in warmplace for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

For filling, stir together butter, sugar, flourand cinnamon in medium bowl until well-combined.

Prepare 13-by-9-inch pan with vegetablepan spray.

Punch dough down and roll out to 18-by-14-inch rectangle on floured surface. Spreadfilling onto dough and roll up from long end,like a jelly roll. Pinch seam to seal, trim endsand cut into 12 equally-sized pieces.

Place rolls into prepared pan; cover withplastic wrap and let rise 25–30 minutes oruntil doubled in size.

Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Removeplastic wrap from rolls and bake 25–29minutes or until golden brown. Cool in panon wire rack while preparing glaze.

For glaze, melt butter in saucepan overmedium heat. Add brown sugar and cream.Cook over medium-high heat until mixturereaches a simmer; cook for 1 minute, stirringconstantly. Remove from heat and stir invanilla and salt. Whisk in confectioners’sugar until smooth. Pour glaze over warmrolls. Serve warm.

Grandma’s KolachyCookiesServings: 6 1/2 dozen cookies

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon Wilton Pure

Vanilla Extract1/2 teaspoon salt

Poppy seed, apricot and strawberry pastry filling

Confectioners’ sugar,for dusting

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter withelectric mixer on medium speed until well com -bined. Add flour, vanilla and salt; beat until justcombined. Divide dough into 2 disks. Wrap withplastic wrap and chill at least 12 hours.

Heat oven to 375°F.Working with 1 disk at a time, roll each to

1/8-inch thickness on generously floured surface.Cut cookies using 2-inch round cutter. Place oncookie sheet and make indentation in dough withthumb. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pastry filling into each indentation.

Bake 16–18 minutes or until edges are lightlybrowned. Cool cookies on pan on cooling grid 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely ongrid. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

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FAMILY FEATURES

If your outdoor grilling menucalls for easy, gluten-free dishesto accompany your favoriteflame-kissed foods, sorghummay be your secret to success.

Sorghum, an ancient cereal grain, is a highly versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of preparations,such as leavened and unleavenedbreads, fermented and unfermentedbeverages, and a host of flour-basedfoods such as pizza dough, pastas andcereals. It can also be consumed inplace of whole grain in countless recipesand as a syrup.

Because it is naturally gluten free,sorghum is a terrific option for thosewith celiac disease or gluten intolerancewho don’t want to sacrifice the textureand taste of grain-based foods. What’smore, the nutrient-rich grain is a goodsource of iron, calcium, potassium aswell as polycosinol, which research hasshown to lower serum cholesterol andmay improve heart health.

For those who monitor glycemicindex, sorghum also offers good news.Research indicates sorghum offers slowdigestibility and a lower glycemicindex. Foods with a lower glycemicindex are believed to increase satiety,which means you feel fuller longer,aiding with weight management.

Enjoy grilled fare with a new twist.From sweet, savory marinades to crisp,crunchy salads to refreshingly tangybeverages, sorghum is the ingredientthat makes these recipes shine.

For more recipes and tips for cooking with sorghum, visitwww.HealthySorghum.com.

Cooking with SorghumA wide variety of recipes usesorghum, which can be found inwhole grain, flour or syrup form.Learn which type of sorghum isbest for your recipe:

Use whole grain sorghum forgreat tasting and healthful dishesjust like you would use rice.Whole grain sorghum can beused as an addition to vegetablesalads or in cooked dishes liketabbouleh. It resembles bulgar or wheat berries and is a hearty,chewy solution for meeting thedaily goal of two to three serv -ings of whole grain.

White sorghum flour is madefrom white food grade sorghum,which has the hull removed andmilled like traditional flours.This flour can be used in avariety of baking applications in conjunction with other flours.

Whole grain sorghum flouris milled with the entire grainwithout the hull removed. Wholegrain flours contain all of thenutrition found in the outer cas -ing of the grain.

Sorghum syrup is a naturalsweetener that comes from juicesqueezed from the stalks ofsweet sorghum. It has a rich,dark color and consistencysimilar to molasses but with amilder taste.

Southern Sweet Sorghum TeaYield: 4 servingsPrep time: 10 minutes

6 cups water4 black tea bags

3/4 cup sorghum syrup1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup bourbon (optional)

Juice of 1 orange 1 orange, washed and sliced

Mint to garnish

Boil water. Remove from heat, add tea bagsand steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bagsand stir in sorghum syrup and sugar. Pourinto pitcher and refrigerate until cold.

Stir in bourbon and orange juice. Addsliced oranges to pitcher. Serve over icewith mint to garnish.

Spicy Sorghum Chicken BreastsContributed by Joy GrayYield: 4 servingsPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 12 minutes

4 chicken breasts1/2 cup canola oil

2 tablespoons sorghum syrup3 cloves garlic, minced2 jalapeno peppers, minced

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Put chicken breasts between sheets of wax paper and gentlypound to about 1/2-inch thickness. Pierce both sides several timeswith fork and set aside.

In large resealable bag, combine canola oil, sorghum syrup,garlic, jalapenos and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper totaste. Add chicken breasts to bag, seal and refrigerate 2–10 hours.

Heat grill to high. Remove chicken breasts from marinade andcook for 6 minutes. Turn to other side and cook for another 6minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Grilled Sorghum Tabbouleh SaladContributed by Brady ShadidYield: 4 servingsPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 1 hour

1 cup sorghum grain3 cups water1 yellow bell pepper, cored and quartered1 red bell pepper, cored and quartered1 white onion, cut into wedges

1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon3 bunches parsley, chopped

1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped1/3 cup lemon juice

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Add sorghum to water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to asimmer for 50 minutes or until water is absorbed. Set aside andlet cool. Sorghum can be prepared in advance and refrigeratedovernight.

Brush bell peppers and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil andgrill over medium heat for 4 minutes. Turn to other side and grillfor another 4 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Chop grilled peppers and onion and add to cooled sorghum.Add parsley, mint, lemon juice and 1/4 cup olive oil to sorghumand toss lightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGSEngagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths

ENGAGEMENTS:

GEARY/NGUYEN - Deirdre Geary of Bethesda, Md., daughter of Pat-rick and Christine Geary of Bradford, and Triet Nguy-en of Laurel, Md., son of Thuoc and Thanh Nguyen of Atlanta, Ga., have announced their plan to wed. The bride-elect earned a bachelor of sci-ence degree in biol-ogy from Allegheny College in 2009 and a doctorate of pharmacy degree from Mylan School of Pharmacy at Duquesne Univer-sity in Pittsburgh in 2012. She is an ac-tive duty U.S. Navy lieutenant serv-ing at Walter Reed National Military

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE MAY 7 - MAY 13, 2015

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)You are in a much stronger position to make real, delightful progress than it appears. TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)Face up to situations you have been trying to ignore. GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20) The more you can apply imagination and creativity, the more delighted you’ll be with what transpires.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22)It’s possible someone could be telling you what they think you want to hear. LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)It’s only a matter of time before you create something impressive or spec-tacular.VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)This week, a need exists to dissect a routine, system, structure or tradition. LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)You need to be guided now only by your heart and instincts. SCORPIO - (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)You might be underestimating levels of infl uence you have in a particular area.SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)Don’t allow impatience to override a decision that deserves more considera-tion time.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 20)A need exists for you to muster more self-respect than you might be used to. AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)Tread carefully and avoid making rash decisions or taking action without think-ing.PISCES - (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)Take action while you have the option to do so before you’re left with no other option.

Medical Center as chief of the ICU Pharmacy. Her fi -ancé earned his doctorate of phar-macy degree from Florida A&M Uni-versity College of Pharmacy & Phar-maceutical Sciences in 2009. He is an ac-tive duty U.S. Army captain serving at Walter Reed Na-tional Military Med-ical Center as chief of America Outpa-tient Pharmacy. A wedding ceremony will be held on June 27 at the Old Post Chapel at Fort My-ers in Arlington, Va.

MARRIAGES:

CATTONI/ANDERSON- (PORT OR-ANGE, Fla.) — Sa-

mantha Nicole Cat-toni and Matthew Anderson, escorted by their parents, were united in marriage on April 4 during a private ceremony at the Buschman Park in Port Orange. The bride is the daugh-ter of Connie and John Cattoni of Bradford, Pa. The groom is the son of Helen and Michael Anderson of Port Orange. Following the ceremony, a re-ception was held at the Spruce Creek Country Club for 175 guests. In hon-or of their marriage, a seven-man plane fl yover was per-formed for the new couple. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Bradford Area

High School and at-tended the Univer-sity of Pittsburgh before later receiv-ing her degree in hospitality manage-ment from Daytona State University in 2009. She currently is the food and bev-erage director at the Spruce Creek Country Club in Port Orange. The groom is a 2001 graduate of the Spruce Creek High School and earned his degree in safety sciences engineer-ing at Embry Riddle Aeronautical Uni-versity in 2008. He is currentlythe owner/opera-tor of Mike’s Pro-duce Service locat-ed in Port Orange.

BIRTHS:

APR. 24, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Tina Slater and Mike Hilliman, Great Val-ley, NY.APR. 27, 2015:SON, to Erica and Blaine Reardon, Kill Buck, NY.SON, to Tammy and Leon Gebauer, Kill Buck, NY.SON, to Erica and Chase Cawley, Bradford, PA.DAUGHTER, to Anthony Giberson and Harley Collins, Olean, NY.APR. 28, 2015:SON, to Jenna Rouse and Patrick Ames, Eldred, PA.APR. 29, 2015:SON, to Sean and Brittany Hensel, Salamanca, NY.APR. 30, 2015:SON, to Ted Baire Jr. and Amber Bailey, Olean, NY.DAUGHTER, to Shelby Paulson and Courtney Valent, Salamanca, NY.MAY 1, 2015:SON, to Michael and Jennifer Forney, Olean, NY.SON, to Leslie Mc-Comber Jr. and Leigh White, Sala-manca, NY.SON, to Joseph and Kimberly Bartho-lomew, Allegany, NY.

DEATHS:

APR. 25, 2015:ROBSON, Earl J., 79, of Champlin Hill Road, Coryville, PA.EHRENSBERGER ,Alberta M. “Ber-tie”, 81, of 1146 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, PA.BURDICK, David D. 54, of Limestone, NY. APR. 26, 2015:WAGNER, Edna M., 93, of resident of

Elk Haven, formerly of Wendel Road, St. Marys, PA.M E T C A L F , Llewellyn E. “Bud”, 83, of Westfi eld, PA.RYDER, Jennif-er Lee, 34, of 48 Homestead Ave., Bradford, PA.HOLT, Angie A. 84 of Holt, formerly of Bradford, PA.APR. 27, 2015:GLEASON, Tracy L. Seeley, 46, of Troy, PA.SHEARON, Thom-as John, 49, of New Kensington,PA.APR. 28, 2015:GRIFFIN, Howard L. 94, of 6200 Lime-stone Run, Lime-stone, N.Y.WASSAM, Cora Grace 87, of 18 Newton Road, Cy-clone, PA.GRABER, George, 78, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Sunderlinville.RAUGHT, Ruth M. 101, of Smethport, PA.APR. 29, 2015:HENRY, Geraldine E. 74, of Rew, for-merly of Butler, PA.DOUTHIT, Max C., 79, of Custer City, PA.APR. 30, 2015:SAMPSON, Donald A. Sr., 83, of Shaw-mut Rd., Brockport, PA.FELMLEE, Deanna E. “Tippy”, 73, of 426 Congress St., Bradford, PA.MAY 1, 2015:MALONE, May B., 93, formerly of 83 West Cardott St., Ridgway, PA.TAGLIAFERI, Al-berta M. “Bert”, 91, of 791 Johnsonburg Rd., St. Marys, PA.HUNTER, John Yorkston, 79, of 188 Fairview Rd., Ker-sey, PA.

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HOMES FOR SALE:

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13 Summer St.3BR, 2BA, LR, DR,Kitchen, Den., 12 x 22 deck, full bsmnt, carport.Call today for ap-pointment362-3295

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Show Mom You Care: Have A Conversation About Long Term Care Insurance (NAPSI)—Mother’s Day is the per-fect time to refl ect on the relationship you share with your original caretaker: your mother. This year, as you look back at the many years your mother cared for you, consider the possibil-ity that she may require care herself someday. Long term care insurance can help ensure that your mother will get the care she needs, should there come a time when she requires help managing some of the activities we associate with independent living. Millions of Americans require long term care during their lifetime,1 which includes assistance with simple tasks like bathing, eating and dressing—triv-ial things we do every day without a

second thought. In reality, the type of care needed to provide assistance with these activities can be expensive and is generally not covered by traditional health plans or Medicare. It’s important to keep in mind that women, in general, live longer than men. This means that women may be more likely to need care at some point in their lives than their male counter-parts.2 Should that need arise—wheth-er it’s assistance to perform activities of daily living or supervision due to a se-vere cognitive impairment—it’s likely to be provided by a family member or friend. Unfortunately, this may not be an ideal option, with many families liv-ing far apart from each other. And, your mother may not be willing to place that burden on you or even a close friend. The good news is, she is eligible to apply for coverage under the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). Encourage Your Qualifi ed Relatives To Plan Now The best time for your family mem-bers to consider long term care insurance is long before they need it. Because the FLTCIP is medically underwritten, it’s important for your qualifi ed relatives to apply when they are in good health to avoid the risk that a future illness or condition may prevent them from ob-taining coverage later. Also, premiums are directly related to age. This means the younger people are when they apply for coverage, the lower their premium. You may wish to consider applying for coverage as well, as a way to help secure your family’s future. With bene-fi ts designed specifi cally for the federal family, the FLTCIP offers a smart way to help protect your savings and assets should you or your loved ones need long term care services someday. Many members of the federal family are eligible to apply for coverage un-der the FLTCIP, including federal and U.S. Postal Service employees and an-nuitants, as well as active and retired members of the uniformed services. Certain family members, or qualifi ed relatives, are also eligible. Qualifi ed relatives include your spouse, domestic partner, parents and parents-in-law, and adult children. For a complete list of who is eligible to apply, visit www.LTCFEDS.com/eligibility. For personalized assistance, call 1-800-LTC-FEDS (1-800-582-3337); TTY 1-800-843-3557 to speak with a program consultant. They are available to answer any questions you may have and can walk you step by step through

the plan design and application process. Register For A FLTCIP Webinar If you or your qualifi ed relatives would like to learn more about the FLTCIP’s comprehensive benefi ts and features, register for one of its upcom-ing webinars or view the existing li-brary of on-demand topics at www.LTCFEDS.com/webinar. More About The FLTCIP Established by an act of Congress in 2000 and overseen by the U.S. Offi ce of Personnel Management, the FLTCIP is designed to meet the specifi c needs of the federal family. The FLTCIP pro-vides industry-leading benefi ts and of-fers fl exible options that allow enrollees to tailor coverage to meet their needs. Certain medical conditions, or com-binations of conditions, will prevent some people from being approved for coverage. You need to apply to fi nd out if you qualify for coverage under the FLTCIP. The Federal Long Term Care Insur-ance Program is sponsored by the U.S. Offi ce of Personnel Management, of-fered by John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, and administered by Long Term Care Partners, LLC

Bradford Journal PhotoInside JJ’s Saloon, packed to the brim with regulars and those taking part in the East Bradford Stinkfest activities, (l-r) own-er Judi Wells poses with a couple of her bartenders, Stacy Zamberlain, and Jaime Warfi eld. Judi tells us that the event, held May 2nd in East Bradford was going well, and that the weather was cooperating. In addition she said that Stinkfest seemed to be more family oriented than in past years, and that the crowds along the street were better behaved. (See more pictures and videos in the photo gallery.)

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FAMILY FEATURES

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, graduation

party or making the most of a summer holiday, the perfect

preparations and attention to ambiance are key ingredients

to a successful outdoor celebration.

Check out these tips for creating a party-perfect deck.

Set the stage for safetyNothing spoils a deck party like a nasty splinter, a snag on a protruding nail or a trip over an uneven board. If your deck needs a “face lift,” replace old, rotting or warpingwood boards with wood-alternative decking that combines superior durability and low-maintenance with long-lasting appearance. High-performance composite decking likeTrex Transcend, available in a variety of sought-after tropical colors, can withstand yearsof heavy foot traffic and severe weather, as well as outdoor entertaining mishaps like foodand drink spills, or dropped grilling tools. And, because it’s backed by a fade, stain andscratch warranty, you can be assured that it will stand up to roving pets, spilled drinks and the occasions when furniture is dragged out of the way to make room for dancing.Plus, it only requires an occasional soap and water cleaning to wipe away any signs ofbarbecue accidents or wine spills.

Create coverageFor maximum comfort, create a place where guests can get a reprieve from the sun’s heat and rays while still enjoying the great outdoors. A pergola can act as an extension of your house, creating the effect of an outdoor room. The overhead framing contributesto the architectural details of your space while providing shade and protection from thesun. Consider adding a waterproof, retractable canopy into the structure so your party can carry on — rain or shine. Grow vines around it to create added privacy and anextension of your landscape. Or string lights across your pergola to create charmingnight-time ambiance.

Get more from your decorWhen selecting furniture for your outdoor living space, think durability and versatility.Pieces made from composite materials will withstand use and environmental elementswhile maintaining their good looks. For maximum flexibility, choose neutral coloredpieces that can be accessorized seasonally or even to fit a specific occasion. To keep your outdoor space looking festive and fresh each year, pick up brightly colored pillowsor throws to make the whole space pop. Add extra punch and personality with flowers,flags, eye-catching tableware and seasonal plants.

Design for fun and functionWhen prepping for a party, designate separate areas for relaxing, grilling, beverageservice and socializing. Be sure to include a conversation center by facing sofas andseating together around a fireplace, large coffee table or other central point to keepconversation flowing. Accompany large chairs with upholstered ottomans to create an inviting atmosphere and increase available seating.

Food and drink stations — arguably the most crucial element of a party — should beprominent and accessible to guests. But, because people always follow the food, you alsomay want to set up food or serving carts at the edge of your social space. Maximize yourguests’ mobility with a buffet of easily edible appetizers and finger foods so friends andfamily can move around and mingle. Kabobs offer a mobile-friendly “grab-and-go”appetizer that you can customize to suit your guests’ tastes.

Offer guests a variety of beverages in a way that allows them to serve themselves. Seek out alternatives to those bulky portable bars or tubs. The Trex Outdoor Storagecollection, for instance, features an integrated ice cooler with two-inch-thick insulatedwalls to hold ice and keep drinks cold for days. Additionally, the new storage line offersother convenient options including trash storage cabinets, hampers, base cabinets andbench drawers.

Light the nightKeep the party moving long after the sun goes down with ambient candles, light strings in trees or hanging lanterns for the perfect mood and subtle lighting. For a more permanent solution, energy efficient Trex Outdoor Lighting provides sophis -ticated, understated silhouettes that add both beauty and safety to your outdoor space. The collection includes a wide array of lighting options that can be easily installed into your deck, railing or landscape.

For more outdoor living entertaining inspiration, visit www.Trex.com.

Inspired outdoor livingAre you in need of some entertaininginspiration? Here is some insight oncreating the perfect space:

� Blend your furniture, decking and larger pieces with the natural elements of your home. For a home near water,Trex Transcend in Island Mist is perfectwith its look of driftwood — the colorhas elements of the ocean tide and isvery natural-looking.

� Keep your entertaining space as open and functionalas possible for guests to feel comfortable and relaxed.Outdoor lighting is incredibly helpful and beautiful— whether coming in from the boat or the street —you’ll have a safely lit path and home.

� Spend time on sites such as Pinterest and Houzz to gain inspiration for maximizing the function and style of your outdoor living area. You’ll see a lot of great spaces and are sure to pick up somewonderful ideas.

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