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Bradford Journal PhotoMembers of the Bradford American Legion Post #108 presented packages of socks to Veterans in the Pavilion at BRMC, December 19th. And the Christmas gift was well received by all. Left to right, (front) are veterans James Cole (WWII); Emery Allen (Korea); and Bob Forquer (Korea). Left to right in the back are Post members Pete O’Donohoe, Post Commander; Hazel Nolf, Post Chaplain; and her husband Dave Nolf, Post Sgt. At Arms. (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)

Vets At Pavilion Receive Socks From Legion Marine Sergeant Miller

Bradford Journal PhotoMembers of the Bradford American Le-gion Post #108 visited nursing and assist-ed living homes in the area to distribute socks to veterans for Christmas. Here, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, Decem-ber 22nd, Hazel Nolf and Andy Ackler present a package of socks to 92-year-old veteran, Women’s Marine Sergeant, Laura Miller. Andy is in the Post Honor Guard, and Hazel is the Post Chaplain. (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)

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Thursday, Dec. 25:Cloudywith a chance of snow showers today. High of 38°.

ThursdayNight:Mostly cloudy tonight with a low of 29°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECASTFriday, Dec. 26:Mostlycloudy and warmer today with a high of 42°.

Friday Night:Mostlycloudy tonight with a low of 32°.

Saturday, Dec. 27:Cloudytoday with a chance of snow showers. High of 40°.

Saturday Night:Mostlycloudy tonight with a chance of snow showers. Low of 26°.

Sunday, Dec. 28: Cloudyand cooler today with a high of 30°.

Sunday Night:Mostlycloudy and cold tonight with a low of 20°.

Monday,Dec. 29:Mostlycloudy and turning colder today with a high of 28°.

Monday Night:Partlycloudy and cold tonight with a low of 17°.

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Bradford Journal PhotoAt the Chapel Ridge Assisted Living Home, December 20th, Hazel Nolf, Chap-lain at the Bradford American Legion Post #108, presents a Christmas package of socks to Korean War Veteran William Herzog, a PA National Guardsman. Bill thought is was a very nice gesture. (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)

Bradford Journal PhotoJudy Carr, Bradford Area Public Library Children’s Program Director, reads Santa Duck to some of those in attendance during the library’s children’s Christmas party, December 18th. Seated left to right are Marcia McAndrew with her grandson Caleb McAndrew 4, and the Burdick family, Cherie Burdick, and her husband Mike Burdick holding their son Ryan Burdick 2. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

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“Take Me To Church ” -by Bob Perry Thanksgiving is a special time for be-ing thankful, and during the Christmas Season, it is a special time for giving and receiving. By giving, we give recognition to others for a special connection we feel for them. Receiving from others com-pletes the connection by recognizing feelings others have for us. T hey say ‘giving is better than receiv-ing,’ but hopefully we all have received something I was fortunate to receive. In considering the best of gifts ever received from others I consider none better than my parents and grandfather ‘taking me to church’. ‘Take me to church’ is an unspoken request the young have as they need guidance, especially in the formative years, in creating a solid foundation of life, love, respect, order and eventualy death. The realization of continuity of life should create a sense of life after life with an expectation that those who go before us will await our transition one day. Learning to pray for others, includ-ing those that have gone before, as well as the self daily, makes for better days and a better life. Praying is personal,

and learning to ’pray in a closet’ (with-out any out any outside interference) is the best way to pray. It was in church that the introduc-tion was made to the basic rules of life were given to me starting with the Ten Commandments. We all should know the Commandments are a basic part in forming the foundation of the United States of America. Keeping the Com-mandments and praying for forgiveness when any rule is broken is a good way to live. Rules are not made to be broken, but changed when the need is appropriate. For me an appreciation for music was generated along with learning to read music, and to this day, Hymns generate ethereal feelings. It is like singing with the angels. The atmosphere in church is one of community, with the collec-tions taken making it possible to give to those in need. So give freely and go through your residence giving those unused and un-necessary things to a church or charity. To make this season of giving and re-ceiving a more memorable one say to yourself “Take me to church”, act upon that request and take someone with you.

Our readers should know that only fourteen of the 60 discrete photos taken over the last week are included on the pages of this issue. We have however, done our best to select at least one of those taken at each loca-tion, which include nursing and assisted living homes in the Bradford Area, the Friendship Table, Bradford Area Public Library, Futures, Evergreen Elm, Brad-ford Family YMCA, and Destinations. It is quite noticeable in this edition that the Bradford American Legion Club and Post #108 made some large dollar contributions, and that the American Legion Post distributed packages of socks to Veterans. They fairly dominate the issue. For those who have the time, we recommend a perusal of our easily reached photo gallery associated with this edition……..We are presently working on an upgrade to the Brad-ford Journal website, that should make it more easily useable by our readers. Beyond having a nicer, more sophisticated appearance, the new site promises to make easy connection to the various popular social websites including Facebook. The new format-ting will also make it easier to sign up, reach the photo gallery, and reach the archives. Watch for the offi cial rollout!........A couple of weeks ago, we had the occasion of seeing a movie in a theater in the Galleria Mall near Buffalo, NY, that was so bad, that it took us a week to calm down enough to talk about it. There were no ac-tors, no script, no scenery, no music, and no story line; simply nothing of entertainment value. To top it off, the picture kept jumping around as if the camera were being carried by a per-son, rather than being operated from a camera boom. It was so bad, in fact, that we couldn’t even spend our time in the theater to get a little shuteye. We could have wished for a nightmare, rather than a constant reawakening to the cacophony of this movie. Perhaps we should have believed the Rotten Tomato rating of 30. But for even that high a rating, we can now understand the meaning of masochism. Some peo-ple and critics obviously liked the suf-fering to the sensibilities created by this most horrible, mindless, conglomera-tion of sights and sounds that to them, no doubt passed as entertainment. Pyr-amid, by name, is a movie that that we think should be avoided by all except those who enjoy suffering. On the other hand, it might be a great movie to sug-gest to ours enemies.

Holiday Donation For YMCA Swim Team

Bradford Journal PhotoPete O’Donohoe presents Taylor Lubi, Aquatics Director of the Bradford Family YMCA, with a check for $1,000.00, December 19th. The donation from the Bradford American Legion Club and Post #108, designated for the Bradford Barracuda Swim Team there, will provide subsidization of fees for various team swimmers. Left to right are Pete O’Donohoe, Post Commander; Taylor Lubi, Bradford “Y” Aquatics Director; Shelly Pugrant, Club President, and Darcy Rau, Club Treasurer. (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)



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OBITUARIESCornelius Murphy

Cornelius J. “Neil” Murphy, 83, of Bradford, passed away on Saturday (Dec. 13, 2014) at the Pavilion at Brad-ford Regional Medical Center. He was born on Feb. 6, 1931, in Brad-ford, a son of the late Merrel and Ruth Leaster Murphy. On June 21, 1952, in St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, he married Diane M. Borman, who sur-vives. Mr. Murphy was a 1951 graduate of the former St. Bernard High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; while in the military he served as a sergeant in the 7th Infantry Division from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1954. He was a current board member of the Bradford City Water Authority, serving from 1997 until the present; while on the board he served as a vice chairman and currently as the assistantsecretary treasurer. Mr. Murphy was formerly employed by Dresser Manu-facturing, the former LeValley McLeod, Olean, Kent Meters, as their regional salesman and the former R.F. Schnei-der Pipe & Supply Co., Conneaut Lake, from which he retired in 1996; while working there he opened a warehouse in Ormsby. In addition to his wife of 62 years, Diane Murphy of Bradford, he is also survived by one son, David (Sheri) Murphy of Findlay, Ohio; two daugh-ters, Kathleen (Maurice)Sadowsky of Overland Park, Kansas and Debra (Karl) Johnson of Finley-ville; one brother, Frederick (Valerie) Murphy of Bradford; one sister, Colleen

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Jack Grove Jack A. Grove, 80, of 1324 East Main St., passed away Thursday (Dec. 11, 2014) at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born May 24, 1934, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George “Dick” and Blanche Gallagher Grove. On Sept. 19, 1959, in Bradford, he married Marjorie “Marge” Storer Grove, who survives. Mr. Grove was a graduate of Bradford High School. On June 15, 1955, he en-listed in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Japan for two years as a communication specialist. He was hon-orably discharged on Feb. 26, 1959. Jack returned to the Bradford area and began his working career at Kend-all Refi nery, which later became Witco, and he retired in 1997. After his retire-ment, he worked for local families as a landscaper. In addition to his wife Marge of 55 years, he is survived by a daughter, Jill (James) Doyle of Cypress, Texas; a sis-ter, Betty Stockton of Rochester, N.Y.; and one granddaughter, Sara M. Doyle.

He was preceded in death by his par-ents; and by one brother, Jim Grove.

Patricia Schellhammer Patricia Ann Wonders Schellham-mer, 75, of Bradford, diedSaturday (Dec. 13, 2014) at her resi-dence following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 29, 1938, she was the only child of Richard H. and Geraldine Bur-khard Wonders. On July 30, 1960, at St. Patrick Church in Johnstown, she married Charles Thomas “C.T.” Schell-hammer, who died Nov. 23, 2013. She was a 1956 graduate of the former Johnstown Catholic High School, and a 1959 graduate of the Johnstown Mercy Hospital nursing program. A registered nurse, she worked at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut, and then became a full-time mother. The family relocated to Pittsburgh, and then to Bradford. When her sixth child was in school, she went to work for Bradford Hospital, where she worked until 1997, retiring for medical reasons. While at Bradford Hospital, she worked in the obstetrics department, caring for new-born babies in the nursery. She taught childbirth class and sibling class for the hospital. Surviving are fi ve sons, Dr. Rich-ard (Mary) Schellhammer of Tusca-loosa, Ala., Michael (Tammy Scouten) Schellhammer of Bainbridge, Karl (Te-resa Smith) Schellhammer of Bradford, Eric (Lisa Johnston) of Bradford, and Kirk (Marcie) Schellhammer of Smeth-port; one daughter, Jerrianne (Henry) Chmielefski of Collegeville; grandchil-dren, Maegan (Bryan Bethany), Lore-lei (Phillip) Worland, Kiersten Schell-hammer, Joshua, Elizabeth, Jeremy and Dakota Schellhammer, Thomas, Kasey and Aaron Schellhammer, Syl-

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESMedicare Primer 101

-by Jason Alderman If your 65th birthday is around the cor-ner or you’re anxious about the Medicare open enrollment period (closing Dec. 7), it’s a good time to start focusing on your options. Healthcare choice is becoming a big-ger factor in the lives of pre-retirees as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) - better known as Obamacare - brings signifi cant change to employer-sponsored and individually purchased health plans. Though a separate federal health insurance system with no connec-tion to Obamacare or its online market-places, Medicare is going through its own evolution in terms of plan offerings and customer access. Here’s a basic primer for future Medi-care enrollees:What is Medicare? Medicare is a govern-ment-provided health and hospitalization insurance program for people 65 and older and for some people under age 65 based on disability or particular forms of illness. What does it cost? Though you’ve likely paid taxes into the Medicare system your entire career, Medicare isn’t a completely free program; you’ll pay premiums de-ducted from your Social Security checks for some portions of your benefi ts. There may be copays and deductibles for certain services. If you have health issues already, it’s a good idea to investigate coverage based on the services you’re likely to need over time. When do I get to join? You can apply for Medicare through your nearest Social Security offi ce up to three months before your 65th birthday. If you wait longer than three months after your 65th birthday to apply, you may face a late enrollment pen-alty. If you are already drawing Social Se-curity benefi ts at age 65, you’ll be auto-matically enrolled in Medicare. What does Medicare coverage look like? Keep in mind that you can get many current answers to Medicare questions on-line or in person at your nearest Social Se-curity offi ce. But as of late 2014, here’s an overview of current Medicare plans: • Parts A (Hospital) and B (Outpa-tient). Part A covers inpatient hospital care and Part B covers outpatient medical care and procedures. You’ll hear Parts A and B referred to as “Original Medicare” or “Traditional Medicare” because if you choose to take this option, you’ll sign up for them as a pair. You’ll get to go to any doctor, hospital or facility that’s enrolled in Medicare and accepting new Medicare patients. You’ll end up paying a premium for Part B which can change from year-to-year while Part A is usually free for most people. • Part C (Medicare Advantage). Call this one-stop shopping for your hospital,

outpatient (Part A and B) and usually your prescription coverage (see Part D, below). Medicare Advantage policies are sold by private insurers - Medicare pays their share and you pay your premium. They may include differing assortments of ser-vices - vision, prescription drug, dental or hearing. But keep in mind different Medi-care Advantage plans have different rules for services and can charge different out-of-network costs. • Part D (Prescription drug coverage). Part D added prescription drug coverage to “Original” Medicare, but as mentioned, may be folded into Medicare Advantage coverage if you elect to take it. What’s “Medigap” insurance? If you go with “Original” Medicare (Part A and B), you’ll fi nd some gaps in your Medi-care coverage. Medigap is the nickname for Medicare Supplement Insurance, which you purchase privately. Some em-ployers and unions offer Medigap cover-age to retirees, and these plans can vary widely in terms of cost, coverage and state participation. Also, if you’re on Medicare Advantage, it’s unlikely you’ll need sepa-rate Medigap coverage, but it’s important to check. What if you plan to keep working with company health benefi ts after you turn 65? Confer with your fi nancial advisor, human resources department and Medi-care before you make any decisions, but you may qualify for a special enrollment period as a result. You’ll need to coordi-nate with your spouse as well if you share any kind of health coverage as part of co-ordinating your overall retirement picture. People who continue to work past 65 may enroll in Part A but bypass Part B and D if they’re already on a company plan. Are your doctors on the plan? You’ve

probably have some experience with this from checking to see whether your physi-cians are in-network with whatever health insurance you currently carry. You’ll con-tinue to do this on Medicare Advantage. Check availability of doctors and costs on any plan you’re considering, particularly out-of-network costs. What can your state do for you? If you fi nd you’re not getting answers on specifi c Medicare subjects from Medicare (http://www.medicare.gov) itself, your employer, your union, your fi nancial advisor or So-cial Security, your state is a participant in the State Health Insurance Assistance Pro-gram or SHIP. SHIP is a national program that offers one-on-one counseling and as-sistance on Medicare to individuals and their families. What’s the best way to tie all this stuff together? Stop looking at your health, in-vestment, retirement and tax issues sepa-rately. Medicare is a critical piece of the healthcare affordability puzzle, but it’s important to consider choices - and po-tential worst-case scenarios - within the scope of your broader retirement plan. If you’ve never sat down with a fi nancial planner and have fi ve years or more un-til you plan to retire, fi nd one and have a broad discussion about where you stand on health, retirement and estate issues. To fi nd a qualifi ed planner in your communi-ty, start with solid recommendations from friends and family and consult organiza-tions like the Certifi ed Financial Planner Board of Standards or the Association for Financial Counseling Planning and Edu-cation (http://members.afcpe.org/search). Bottom line: Whether you plan to retire at 65 or stay in your career as long as possi-ble, it’s important to understand Medicare and how it can work for you.

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There were 26 weigh-ins with a loss of 35.25 pounds. Vickie Johnson was best loser and offi cer of the week. Gloria Atkinson is loser in waiting.. Sue DallaValle was best loser for the month of November. We had a total loss of 21.25 pounds for the month of November. There will be no meetings for Christmas and New Year but weigh-ins will be on Wednesdays between 10 and 11 o’clock at the Church. That is the 24 and the 31of December. We had three readings. Bev Han-non: You are what you have learned from the past, what you experience to-day and what you dream for tomorrow. Jean Miller: Break in stiff or too-snug shoes by slipping them on with socks and blasting your feet with a hot hair-dryer. Elaine Harris: Protein boosts, among the recent infl ux of protein-packed options: McDonald’s Egg White Delight McMuffi ns, with 18 grams, and Starbucks Protein Bistro box{includes eggs, cheese, and peanut butter}, with 13 grams. Forbidden food for the next two weeks is candy. Donna Douthit was chosen Miss Congeniality for 2015, congratulations. Awards were given for Novem-ber to: Liz Tanner, Jamie Larson, Deb Woodley, Kelly Galloway, Elaine Harris, Barb Torrey,Jessie Skillman, Carole Van-Siclke, Carol Zeigler, Barb Smead, Chris McCracken, and Joan McAndrews. We had an awards ceremony and crowned Kelly Galloway who reached her weight goal and is now a Kops. Way to go Kelly!

SON, Dec. 12, 2014 to Kristen Sisler and Taylor William Thomas, Bradford, PA.DAUGHTER, Dec. 13, 2014, to Shyanne Shirley and Brandon Tarabori, Bradford, PA.SON, Dec. 16, 2014, to Dorothea Collins, Bradford, PA.SON, Dec. 17, 2014, to Stacie Carey and Aaron Westlake, Bradford, PA.DAUGHTER, Dec. 18, 2014, to Heather and Andy Bell, Bradford, PA.

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OBITUARIES(Continued from page 4 )

via (Brandon) Rethmel, Emily Schell-hammer; Matt, Kate, Henry Jr., Sarah, Justin and Joseph Chmielefski; four great-grandchildren, Mariah, Trey and Marcus Rethmel and Phillip Worland Jr.; one brother-in-law, Ed Schellham-mer of Johnstown; three sisters-in-law, Helen Dawson and Dorothy and Helene Schellhammer; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. At Pat’s request, there will be no services. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown.

Carmelo Cammaroto Carmelo “Rudy” Cammaroto, 91, of Bradford, passed away on Sunday (Dec. 14, 2014) at his son’s home. He was born on June 18, 1923, in Spruce Creek, the son of the late Vin-cenzo and Katerina Cammaroto. On Jan. 29, 1949, in St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, Bradford, he married Rose Marie Chileo, who preceded him in death on June 27, 2005. Mr. Cammaroto was a graduate of the Huntingdon High School, Huntingdon. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II; while in the military he was stationed stateside and served as an airplane mechanic. Mr. Cammaroto was employed for several years at the former Bovaird & Seyfang Manufacturing Co. until its closure; at that time he started working for Bradford Pipe and Supply Co. until his retirement. He is survived by one son, Vincent “Rudy” husband of Robin Cammaro-to of Bradford; one daughter, Cath-erine “Cathy” Holzwarth of Bradford; one grandson, Matthew (Meggan) Holzwarth of Geneseo, N.Y.; two great-grandchildren, Madelynn Rose Holzwarth and Maxwell Bennett Hol-zwarth; and one nephew, Francis Leidy of Spruce Creek. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Carmela Leidy. Burial was in St. Bernard Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

Barbara Maletta Barbara J. Maletta, 83, of 28 Ed-wards St., passed away Monday (Dec. 15, 2014) at The Pavilion at BRMC. Born March 27, 1931, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Ila Howe Cramer. On April 23, 1955, in St. Bernard Church, she mar-ried Dominic P. Maletta, who passed away Feb. 21, 2003. She was a 1949 graduate of Bradford

High School. She was a member of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church and a member of TOPS #10 since 1962. Mrs. Maletta began working at Brad-ford Laundry for Mr. Potts when she was 16-years-old and continued to work there for the Madison Family for 42 years. Surviving is one son, Edward J. Mal-etta of St. Marys; two sisters, Nancy Engstrom and Joyce Caswell, both of Bradford; and several nieces and neph-ews. In addition to her parents and hus-band, she was preceded in death by six sisters. Burial was in St. Bernard Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

Lucy Titus Lucy E. Titus, 85, of 22 Totten Lane, Bradford, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 17, 2014) while in the company of family members, at Bradford Re-gional Medical Center. Born June 7, 1929 in Rixford, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and

Gladys Dufton Nelson. She graduated from Otto High School in 1946. On Sept. 4, 1948 in Olean, N.Y., she mar-ried Robert C. Titus, who died on April 14, 2008. Lucy was a homemaker. She was previously employed at Olson’s De-partment Store, Levi’s and Gray’s Drug Store. She enjoyed square dancing, painting, gardening, and raising pigs, chickens and cows. Surviving are two daughters, Ronnie Titus Allison of Pittsburgh, and Marsha Lynn Buhl of James City; two sons, Jeff Titus of Mount Holly, N.C., and Tim Titus of Bradford; eight grandchildren, Sherry Cook, Robert Fitzpatrick, Dylan Buhl, Erin Kelly, Sean Kelly, Ruth Ti-tus Neice, Josh Titus and Caleb Titus; three greatgrandchildren Amber, Devin and Skyler; one great-great-grandchild Lenox. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three daughters Gail Titus, Julie Titus and Kathy Kelly. Burial was in Willow Dale Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

Bradford Journal PhotoBradford American Legion Club and Post #108 members made an appearance at the Bradford Area Public Library, December 18th to donate $2,000.00 to the children’s library expansion project. Left to right in the photo are Shelly Pugrant, Club Presi-dent; Lacy Love, Executive Director of the library; Heather Carlson, library offi ce manager; and Darcy Rau, Club Treasurer. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoAt the Bradford Manor Nursing Home, December 20th, Hazel Nolf interrupted Air Force Veteran John Dennis’s meal to give him a Christmas gift. The Bradford American Legion Post #108 has a tradi-tion of distributing socks to veterans in nursing and assisted living homes during the holidays, and this year was no excep-tion. Hazel is the Post Chaplain (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoMembers of the Bradford American Le-gion Post #108 toured nursing and as-sisted living homes to distribute socks to veterans for Christmas. At Bradford Man-or Nursing home, December 20th, guide June Schuppenhauer at the left, and Post Chaplain Hazel Nolf at the right, stand with Navy Veteran Glenn Eschrich and his bag of socks. (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoBecky Plummer, Executive Director of Destinations Bradford receives a check for $2,000.00 from Shelly Pugrant, December 19th. The donation from the Bradford American Legion Club and Post #108 was designated for the pantry there. Left to right in the photo are Pete O’Donohoe, Post Commander; Becky Plummer, Executive Di-rector of Destinations Bradford; Shelly Pugrant, Club President; and Darcy Rau, Club Treasurer. (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoDebbie Price, Evergreen Elm C.E.O. receives a $2,000.00 donation for their support-ive living program, December 19th, from members of Bradford’s American Legion Club and Post#108. Left to right in the photo are Pete O’Donohoe, Post Commander; Shelly Pugrant, Club President; presenting check to Debbie Price, C.E.O., Evergreen Elm; Ron Nuhfer, Residents Program Worker; and Darcy Rau, Club Treasurer. (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)

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(BUFFALO, N.Y.) — Nine swim-mers from the Bradford Family YMCA Barracudas participated in a USS meet at the Flickinger Aquatic Center in Buf-falo, N.Y., Dec. 11-14. There were 23 teams represented with 385 swimmers participating. The Barracudas placed ninth over-all. All the Barracuda swimmers had personal best times for the season and many made it back to the fi nals held each evening. Paige Hetrick (11-12-yearolds) took the high point award for her age group. She had 183 points out of a possi-ble 200. Hetrick set a meet record in the 100-yard backstroke swimming a 59.72, breaking the previous record from 2007. She swam to seven fi rst-place swims out of the 10 events she was entered in. She set team records in all of her events. Team records were also set by Karl Gangloff in the 11-12- year-old boys 200 yard freestyle and Laryssa Webster set a team record in the 9-10-year-old girls 100-yard butterfl y. Other Barracuda swimmers who par-ticipated at the meet were Cara Web-ster, Emma Webster, Aliya Webster and Sarah Nichols. Placing in the top six at the meet were: Paige Hetrick (11-12 girls) 1st 100 freestyle 53.98, 1st 50 freestyle 24.89, 1st 100 backstroke 59.72, 1st 50 backstroke 27.98, 1st 50 butterfl y 28.07, 1st 100 IM 1:02.48, 1st 200 Freestyle 1:56.65, 2nd 500 freestyle 5:14.56, 2nd 200 IM 2:15.65 Karl Gangloff (11-12 boys) 4th 50 Breaststroke 35.58, 6th 200 freestyle 2:06.946th 100 breast-stroke 1:18.94, Laryssa Webster (9-10 girls) 1st 100 butterfl y 1:11.47, 2nd 200 Freestyle 1:16.29, 2nd 50 backstroke 34.57, 2nd 100 backstroke 1:13.90, 2nd 50 freestyle 29.40, 6th 100 IM 1:17.25 Julia Moini (11-12 girls) 5th 100 butter-fl y 1:05.70 Tyler Sortore (13-14 boys) 5th 200 backstroke 2:13.40

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glehouse, PA.DEC. 16, 2014:SON, to Scott Kameron and Ali-cia Sanford, Sala-manca, NY.SON, to Doro-thea Collins, Brad-ford, PA.DEC. 17, 2014:SON, to Stacie Carey and Aaron Westlake, Brad-ford, PA.DEC. 18, 2014:DAUGHTER, to Heather and Andy Bell, Bradford, PA.DEC. 19, 2014:SON, to Samantha Heald and Chris-topher White, Hinsdale, NY.

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NOV. 28, 2014:ROBINSON, Brian G., 47, of Colum-bia, PA, formerly of

Coudersport, PA.DEC. 2, 2014:BEARD, Cynthia A. Gagliardo, 61, of Apopka, FL, for-merly of Eldred, PA.DEC. 10, 2014:RIGAS, Doris Neilsen, 87, of Coudersport, PA.DEC. 11, 2014:GROVE, Jack A., 80, of 1324 East Main St., Bradford, PA.DEC. 12, 2014:BAUER, Norman Larry, 70, of 1205 High St., Johnson-burg, PA.DEC. 13, 2014:GAPINSKI, Ber-nard T. “Bernie”, 86, of 407 High St., Johnsonburg, PA. MURPHY, Cor-nelius, J. “Neil”, 83, of Bradford, PA.S C H E L L H A M -

MER, Patricia Ann Wonders, 75, of Bradford, PA.GAULT, Shirley M., 82, of Smethport, PA.WOLFEL, Adam M., 23, of 126 Beech Rd., St. Marys, PA.DEC. 14, 2014:C AMMAROTO, Carmelo “Rudy”, 91, of Bradford, PA.MORRIS, Verna Longnecker, 88, of Jamestown, NY.BERNARD, Su-zanne M. “Sue”, 62, of Ceres, NY.DEC. 15, 2014:MALETTA, Bar-bara J., 83, of 28 Edwards St., Brad-ford, PA.DUNN, Candy L., 61, of Ulysses, PA.KELLY, Darlene M., of 4278 S. Nine

ENGAGEMENTS:(None)

MARRIAGES:(None)

BIRTHS:

DEC. 12, 2014:SON, to Kristen Sisler and Taylor William Thomas, Bradford, PA.DEC. 13, 2014:DAUGHTER, to Shyanne Shirley and Brandon Tara-bori, Bradford, PA.DEC. 14, 2014:SON, to Joel Gardner and Alyse Thompson, Hins-dale, NY.DEC. 15, 2014:SON, to Michele John and Oswald Brown, Salamanca, NY.SON, to Chris and Tina Payne, Shin-

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE DECEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 31, 2014

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)Once you get beyond a certain level of struggle, you’ll see the benefi t it offers.TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)An invisible clock is ticking where an important point you want to make where a sensitive issue is concerned. Time is on your side if you choose your words carefully and sensitivelyGEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)The best thing you can do now is be willing to listen.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22)This week might bring a test of your ability to be positive.LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)This week, someone’s agenda is very transparent. That is all you need to know.VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Be calm and don’t succumb to impatience now.LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)Where you feel a sense of trepidation now, put it down to the fact that you’re prim-ing yourself unnecessarily.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) In your world now, you might be striving for perfection or a perfect scenario where a more loosely-defi ned one will suffi ce for the time being. SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)This week should bring reassurance in some way that a much needed change is im-minent.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19)A surprise of some kind is in store. Welcome and appreciate it.AQUARIUS - (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)You ought to consider a good old-fashioned, face-to-face conversation. Doing so might just eliminate potential problemsPISCES - (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) You might be required to step in and provide support without an invitation but can trust that what you do will make a noticeable difference.

Mile Rd., Allegany, NY.LANTZY, Ivy M., 68, of Austin, PA.SCOWDEN, Evan L., 85, of Round Rock, TX, former-ly of Bradford, PA.DEC. 16, 2014:COAST, J. Wesley “Wes”, 81, of El-dred, PA.ALLEN, Irene, 75, of Shinglehouse, PA.

Z E L E C H O S K I , Thomas G. “Tom”, Sr., 92, of 402 Wil-low St., Johnson-burg, PA.DEC. 17, 2014:FREEMAN, Larry G., 62, of Port Al-legany, PA.TITUS, Lucy E. 85, of 22 Totten Lane, Bradford, PA.DEC. 18, 2014:FINK, Ronald L., 80, of 235 Pithole Rd., Cyclone, PA.

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Legion Visits Veterans

Bradford Journal PhotoHugh McAndrew, resident of the Pavilion at BRMC and a Korean War Veteran, gets a visit from members of Bradford’s Amer-ican Legion Post #108, December 19th. On the left is Hazel Nolf, Post Chaplain; and on the right is her husband Dave Nolf, Post Sgt. at Arms. They were there to pre-sent Veterans with a package of socks for Christmas. (See the photo gallery for more pictures.)



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Diets don’t work.According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45 percent of Americans

make New Year’s resolutions each year, and weight-related resolutions top the list. Unfortunately, only about 8 percent achieve any type of resolution,weight-related or not.

If you’ve made (and then broken) the same old weight- or health-orientedresolutions each January, you’re not alone. It might be time to focus onresearch-proven approaches to get healthier that actually work — withoutgimmicks, diets that eliminate foods, or buying strange foods and equipment.

Start Well: Eat Breakfast

Start the day right, and it really can make things go better all day. Researchhas repeatedly shown that people who eat breakfast tend to take in morenutrients (calcium, iron, protein and fiber), are more alert and can concentratebetter, and may even have better success with weight management.

To get yourself off to a strong start, think about combining protein, carbo -hydrates and low-fat dairy. Some possibilities: whole grain cereal and a highprotein yogurt, an English muffin with peanut butter, or an egg sandwich withfruit and yogurt.

Eat Rough(age): Make Fiber a Priority

Fiber, found in whole grain wheat, barley, corn and oats, as well as in fruits, vegetables and beans, helps keep things moving easily through the digestive tract. Remember that grain fiber has different nutritionalbenefits than fruits and vegetables, so you need both.

Fiber is also filling, providing volume with few calories becauseour bodies don’t have the enzymes to break it down. But fiber can bedigested and used for fuel by the 10 trillion bacteria that live in thecolon and prevent numerous health conditions.

Get Your Facts Straight: If It Sounds Too Good to be True...

Losing 10 pounds in two weeks only to regain it in eight makes no sense.Whether you’ve tried to go gluten-free, low carb or avoid all white foods,chances are quite high that your efforts didn’t result in long lasting effects.What does work? A balanced eating pattern and an active lifestyle.

There is no one perfect diet, and anyone who says otherwise is typicallyselling a book or products promising weight loss. Registered dietitiannutritionists can be trusted to provide credible, evidence-based informa -tion that can be tailored to your lifestyle and taste preferences. Inaddition, eating patterns such as those recommended by the Mediter -ranean Diet, the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)and MyPlate can provide guidance on the types of foods to include inyour meals.

Move It: Walk, Dance or Ride Your Way to Health

Unless you use it often (2–3 times per week or more), skip the gym membership. Walkoutside, walk the dog, dance in your kitchen, work in the garden or ride your bike to runerrands. And, if possible, do it every day with friends for fun, and make it part of yourregular lifestyle.

Make It Stick: Schedule and Track Your Progress

Make a schedule of your health goals, and keep track of progress by writing in a food andactivity journal or calendar. Write things down; it makes them more likely to happen. Notethings like how you feel before and after meals and exercise. You may be surprised bywhat you learn.

How to Spot a Fad Diet in 30 Seconds or Less

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Tips to Trim Mindless Calories� Eat mindfully

Put all of your atten tion on the food andnowhere else.

� Eat for hunger

Make sure you are eating because youare hungry and not for other reasons.

� Eat slowly

You’ll stop eating sooner and registerthat you’ve had enough.

� Eat without guilt

Consider whether the food is an“everyday” food or “sometimes” foodand eat accordingly, enjoying every bite

Fad diets come and go and return again. Here are someobvious clues that a diet is a fad rather than a realisticapproach for becoming healthy.

1. Sounds too good or easy to be true

2. Promises rapid weight loss (5–10 pounds a week)or “miracle cures”

3. Allows only certain foods or food groups (cuttingout others)

4. Promotes a product, special herb, vitamin or othercompound

5. Can only be “followed” temporarily but is notsupervised by a doctor

6. Hard to imagine or difficult to follow the diet forever

7. Doesn’t recommend a form of exercise or says thatit’s unnecessary

8. Warns that one food or food group will make youseriously ill or worse

9. Makes recommendations based on pseudo-sciencenot endorsed by credible organizations or peerreviewed by other scientists

10. Cites research that is preliminary, based on animals,has very few subjects, or uses poor methodology

The bottom line: Eat when you are hungry, strive formoderation and move more to feel good.

For more info, try these resources:

� US News and World Report Ranking of Best Overall Diets: health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-overall-diets.

� Mediterranean Diet: oldwayspt.org/programs/mediterranean-foods-alliance/what-mediterranean-diet.

� DASH Diet: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/dash/.

� Find a Registered Dietitian: www.eatright.org/programs/rdnfinder/.

� MyPlate: www.choosemyplate.gov.

� Information on diet, health, fiber, gluten and other topics: www.wheatfoods.org.


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Kids and snackingA number of factors contribute to obesity rates, with snacking as a major culprit. While parents need to consider what they providetheir children for three main meals a day, what they eat in betweenis equally important.

Research by DuPont Nutrition & Health shows that children eattwo to three snacks each day. Other studies confirm that Americankids are consuming more than 700 calories in afternoon and eve -ning snacks alone. Aside from the fact that these calories make upa substantial part of the total daily recommended caloric intake forchildren, most of the snacks commonly consumed by kids are highin saturated fats or simple sugars in the form of salty snacks, candyand beverages — such as fruit drinks — according to a Universityof North Carolina study.

Parents face many practical challenges in providing healthfulsnack options to kids who are on-the-go and may not have accessto refrigeration or re-heating capabilities. This often leads to snackswhich lack the essential vitamins, minerals and protein a growingbody needs. While snacking is essential to give kids the energythey need for the day, it’s important to provide snacks that con -tribute to daily intake goals of nutrients to support healthy growthand development.

“For many parents, the primary reason for giving snacks tochildren is to stave off hunger until their next meal,” said MeganDeStefano, Global Strategic Marketing at DuPont Nutrition &Health.

“When choosing a snack, parents should avoid those high incarbohydrates, such as simple sugars, since they tend to leavechildren feeling unsatisfied quickly and often craving additionalunhealthy snacks.”

Understanding better snacksIt’s important for parents to know what to look for in a snack. Forexample, protein helps kids feel full longer, which may supportweight management. In fact, numerous studies have confirmed thatprotein is more satisfying than either carbohydrates or fat. And leanproteins, such as soy, can meet needs to support growth and devel -opment without contributing to fat or cholesterol intake.

It’s challenging for parents to determine what snacks are best.DeStefano shares some tips on healthful ingredients parents shouldlook for in snack foods.

Protein packs a powerful punchVegetable proteins are a great way to consume protein withoutincreasing the amount of saturated fats and cholesterol in yourchild’s diet. If you are considering vegetable proteins, try soyprotein. Soy protein snack options can be found in a variety oftasty products such as ready-to-drink beverages, bars, cerealsand dairy alternatives. Soy protein is also the only widely avail -able vegetable protein that provides all the essential amino acidsin the proper amounts that are needed to support growth anddevelopment of children.

Parents can also rest easy knowing that soy protein deliverscardiovascular benefits as well. According to clinical researchpublished in the Journal of the American College of Nutritionconducted in both children and adults, soy protein has been shownto help reduce LDL cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol,increase HDL, also known as “good” cholesterol, and decreasetriglyceride levels. Just 25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk ofheart disease.

Find a fiber-filled optionFiber is another important ingredient to look for when looking forhealthy snack options. Many kids are falling behind on their fiberintake. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children

only consume half the amount of fiber that is recommended. Forproper digestive health, it is recommended that children get 25–31grams of dietary fiber per day. Snacking provides another opportu -nity to help kids to meet this goal. Including a fiber-rich food canalso eliminate cravings for additional snacks.

Snacking doesn’t have to be bad for your child’s health. There areseveral options that are tasty while delivering a healthy dose ofcardiovascular or digestive benefits. With so many great possi -bilities, parents should continue to offer healthy snack options,with greater nutrient density to their children to help them stayenergized throughout the day, while satisfying their hunger andtaste. For more ways to get your family to make smarter snackingdecisions, visit www.danisco.com.

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What makes a healthy and satisfying snack for children? A well-balanced snack with good nutrition can help

kids grow and provide them with the proper support and energy needed for school, sports and other daily

activities. Parents have the best intentions when looking for nutritious options for their children, but chal -

lenges related to lack of access or knowledge of nutritious foods have contributed to an alarming trend. According to

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity rates in the U.S. have more than doubled in the past

30 years, with over one-third of children currently overweight or obese.

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