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Bradford Journal PhotoDuring the VetJam Wounded Warrior Project benefi t event, October 19th, held in the Events Center of Bradford’s VFW Post 212, acoustic acts separated the various band sets. Here, “Dead End Street” Bill Cox (at left) of Rew, and Rob Packard (at right) of Aiken perform Classic Rock for the crowds. (See videos and more photos in the gal-lery.)

Acoustic Act Dead End Street Performs At VFW

Bradford Journal PhotoThe No Name Trio performs “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” and other Acoustic Classics for the crowds during the VetJam Wounded Warrior Project benefi t held October 19th, at the Events Center of Bradford’s VFW Post #212. Left to right are Rick Griesbaum (Bradford), Jim Copeland (Bradford), and John Tomerlin of Allegany, NY. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

Trio Performs “Should’ve Been A Cowboy”

Bradford Journal PhotoLeft to right, Nora Bottorf, TC Clark, and Bill Bottorf are seen in the Bradford VFW Events Center, October 19th during the all day VetJam Wounded Warrior Project event. The Bottorfs own Bottorf Embroi-dery and Screen Printing, while TC Clark, a sign painter by day is the organizer and promoter extraordinaire of the VetJam spectacular itself. What a guy! (See gal-lery for videos and more photos.)

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LOCAL & AREA NEWS

Thursday, October 24:Cloudy with a chance of snow or rain showers today. High of 40°.ThursdayNight:Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow or rain showers this evening. Low of 28°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Friday, October 25:Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow or rain showers to-day. High of 42°.Friday Night:Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow or rain showers this evening. Low of 28°.

Saturday, October 26:Mostly cloudy and slightly warmer with a high of 43° today.Saturday Night:Cloudy with scat-tered rain or snow showers. Low of 32°.

Sunday, October 27:Warmer with scat-tered snow show-ers in the morn-ing, turning to rain showers this after-noon. High of 45°.Sunday Night:Partly cloudy to-night with a low of 29°.

Monday,October 28:Mostly cloudy to-day with rain or snow showers in some areas. High of 46°.Monday Night:Mainly clear and cold tonight with an overnight low of 27°.

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Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the left, clockwise around the table are Patty Hushon, Diane Guthrie, Sandy Roulo, and Barbara Gervais as they were at the Bradford VFW Events Center, Octo-ber 19th. They were spending their day watching and listening to the performances of eight Bradford Bands and seven Bradford Acoustic Acts during another edition of the VetJam Wounded Warrior Project. And they were having a great time! (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoEntertainer Grant Orris captures the crowd as he revisited some 50’s and 60’s surf music during the VetJam Wounded War-rior Project held in the Events Center of Bradford’s VFW Post #212, October 19th. With the help of soundman Mick McMil-lan he demonstrated one of the many uses of looping. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

Grant Orris Entertained



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“EXTRA - Can Kickers - A New Level!” -by Bob Perry The act of ‘Can Kicking’ has returned at a new level never seen before. A CR (Continuing Resolution) can was inside a much larger can which contains the Debt Limit. One kick and the result is different distances for either can. What was accomplished is nothing to resolve the fi scal crisis in Washington. The new Debt Limit is a scary one since the there is no limit on the increase in the debt - only the date of February 7th! Just what the President wanted. Envisioned is an unlimited string of executive orders that spends with aban-don. The President has the bully pulpit and can work wonders if desired, but by all appearances, the desires of this president has resulted in the economic condition of this great country being increasingly compromised by the con-tinual increase to the National Debt. Part of Obama’s legacy will be the hy-pocrisy he is exhibits by his demands to increase the debt limit without any ef-fort to insist on a balanced budget which will end the increase of the Debt limit. We must all recall the words he spoke as a US Senator from Illinois in respect to President Bush having increased the National Debt by $4 Trillion during his eight years in offi ce. “That’s irrespon-sible. It’s unpatriotic.” Demagoguery at its fi nest! The National Debt in January 2009 was $10 Trillion and now we have tipped $17 Trillion. Now that’s irre-sponsible! That’s unpatriotic! With no direction from the President to resolve the debt issue, one MUST conclude this is the way he wants it! Additionally, his desire and request to unilaterally have the power to increase the Debt limit shows he would most likely increase the limit with abandon. As for the CR, the reason we have this issue is because Congress has failed to produce a budget since Obama took of-fi ce. The can kicked for the CR has a deadline of December 15th. The prime blocker to have a budget even consid-ered is the Majority Leader Harry Reid. This year both the House and the Sen-ate produced a budget but there has been no reconciliation; thus no budget. There is a complete leadership failure from the White House since the White House Administration has not shown leadership in having one produced. It is but 1.2 miles from the White House to the U S Capitol building and it is seem-ingly too far for the President to make

an appearance to create relationships and resolve issues. Lets vote for all candidates that promise to work for a balanced budget which will pro-vide a path to the future with hope in reduction to the Debt.

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We spent many hours during last week-end’s VetJam Wounded Warrior pro-ject benefi t at the Bradford VFW Post #212. And as advertised by TJ Clark, the organizer for the musical extrava-ganza, the event unfolded with eight lo-cal bands performing sequentially, every hour, on the main stage. In addition, and with clockwork precision seven acousti-cal performances scheduled for the side stage fi lled the musical gap during set-up and break-down time for each band. All entertainers volunteered their time for the event and donations in addition to the cover charge were received. One such no-table contribution was made by the wom-en of Steel Local #5429 Cutco Cutlery of Olean, NY, who ran a 50/50 raffl e for the Wounded Warrior Project- the employ-ees of Cutco, in this way, raising $780 for the Veteran’s effort. It was a good day to feed the camera and we walked away with photos and videos of some of the bands and a few of the acoustic acts, along with many of those in the audience. Sixteen photos have been placed on the pages of this week’s Journal but we encourage our readers to visit our online edition to see the photos in color and take a look at the videos in the gallery……..Our Hallow-een pages (pages 8&9) have been spon-sored by the following local businesses: Cavallaro’s “How YA Brewing,” Burns & Burns Associates, Inc., Dexter’s Service & Collision, Tasta Pizza, Timeless Treasures Gift Shop, John Williams European Pas-try, Bottorf Embroidery and Screen Print-ing, and the Bradford VFW Post #212…. The City of Bradford and its Sanitary Authority are being forced into a long overdue rebuild and/or refurbishment of the sewage treatment plant that has been ignored for years. And the City is attempt-ing to take care of the increased costs of building and operating the sewage plant by joining with the townships as one re-gional sanitary authority. Their argument for such a regionalization is the old, “it’s cheaper to operate when you consolidate” argument. But the buyers of this argument should beware. Consolidation does not necessarily mean that users will pay less. Take for example the consolidation of the schools. Whose taxes went down when the schools in the various City Wards and out-lying areas were consolidated? It might have been cheaper to operate (school dis-trict surpluses grew) but the local home owners didn’t benefi t. But more to the point, long time successful businessman Jim Connelly, Foster Township Supervi-sor, continues to ask, “Who replaces the revenue produced by the sewage assets now owned by the townships, once the consolidation takes place?”

Bradford Journal PhotoUp-and-coming entertainer, BAHS Stu-dent, Caitlin Cox performs a selection of Country Music for this year’s VetJam Wounded Warrior Project held in the Events Center at Bradford’s VFW Post #212, October 19th. She tells us she likes to perform for the crowds and loves the applause- two qualities that are sure to keep her going as she develops the thick skin necessary for being in the limelight. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

Caitlin Cox Performs



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OBITUARIESJosephine Jones

Josephine W. “Jo” Jones, 93, formerly of 43 Pearl St., went to be with her Lord andSavior on Monday (Oct. 14, 2013) at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 5, 1920, in Bradford,she was a daughter of the late Michael J. and Rhea May Kennelly. On Sept. 25, 1943, in Bradford, she married Homer A.Jones, who died on Sept. 30, 1990. She had worked from 1941 to 1943 in the munitions plant in Eldred and at JJ Newberry’s during the holiday season. Surviving are three daughters, Karen (Lew Sherwood) Dent of Eldred and Rhea May (Clark) Bradford and Dorie (Jon) Meabon, and one son, Mike Jones, all of Bradford; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchil-dren; one sister, Virginia Goodman of Wis-consin; and one brother, William Kennelly of Wisconsin; several nieces and nephews

and two god children. Burial was in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Dana Bailey Dana C. Bailey, 66, of 71 West War-ren Road, passed away Monday (Oct. 14, 2013) at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 13, 1947, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Norman C. and Margaret A. Lupold Bailey. On Nov. 14, 1964, in St. Bernard Church, he married Josephine M. Turpin Bailey, who survives. He worked in the Bradford oil fi elds for more than 40 years, retiring from Enervest in December of 2012. In addition to his wife of 48 years, he is survived by nine children, David (Jill) Bailey of Bradford, Darrel (Sue) Bailey of Lewis Run, Doug (Jeanie) Bailey of Custer City, Darren (Kari) Bailey of South Park, Dale (Tracy) Bailey of Garland, Texas, Daniel (Stephanie) Bailey of Cleveland, Ohio, Jodi (James) Fulcher of Beaumont,Texas, Josie Higbie of Lewis Run and Dana (Teresa) Bailey of Coudersport; 17 grandchildren; two sisters, Linda (Stan-ley) Rowe of Clymer and Gloria (Jack) Saulsgiver of Nashville, Tenn.; two broth-ers, Richard (Sandy) Bailey of Jackson-ville, Fla., and Dale (Chris) Bailey of Fort Wayne, TX.

Harold Neidich Harold Z. Neidich, 92, of 100 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, formerly of 728 Wilson St., Franklin, passed away Friday (Oct.18, 2013) peacefully, at the BradfordEcumenical Home, surrounded by his lov-ing family. Born in Oil City on Nov. 1, 1920,he was a son of the late John and Sara Zei-

gler Neidich. On Sept. 3, 1946, in Frank-lin, he married Opal Beach Neidich, whodied April 15, 2005. He worked as a printer at General Mani-fold Printing Company for over 30 years and retired from Seneca Printing Compa-ny in Oil City. Surviving is one son, Ross (Patty) Nei-dich of Bradford; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Committal services, military honors and burial were in the Franklin Cemetery in Franklin.

Bradford Journal PhotoLeft to right, Lisa Auteri, Tyler Little, Zach Ruth, and Matt Minich watch and enjoy some Classic Rock from Dead End Street during the VetJam Wounded War-rior Project held at the Events Center of Bradford’s VFW Post 212, October 19th. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESDon’t Leave Tax Breaks On The Table

-by Jason Alderman If someone told you there’s a way for you to potentially save hundreds – if not thousands – of dollars on your income taxes by simply spending a few minutes reviewing your benefi ts and tax paper-work, would you think it sounds like a late-night TV marketing scam? It’s not. You’ve still got a couple of months to tweak your employer-provided ben-efi ts and line up a few tax deductions that’ll have you smiling next April 15. Here are a few strategies to consid-er: 401(k) plan. If you haven’t already maxed out on contributions for 2013, ask your employer if you can increase contributions to your 401(k) plan for the remainder of the year. Most people can contribute up to $17,500 in 2013, plus an additional $5,500 if they’re over 50. If you contribute on a pretax basis, your taxable income is reduced, which in turn lowers your taxes. If you con-tribute using after-tax dollars, you’ll pay tax on the amount now, but the en-tire account value, including interest earned over the years, will be non-taxa-ble when you retire. Either way, if your employer offers matching contributions (essentially, free money), you should contribute at least enough to take full advantage of the match. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs). If you participate in employer-spon-sored health care or dependent care FSAs, which let you use pretax dollars to pay for eligible expenses, be sure to spend the full balance before the plan-year deadline (sometimes up to 75 days into the following year); otherwise, you’ll forfeit the remaining balance. If it looks like you’ll have a surplus, con-sider which 2014 expenses you could pay before December 31, 2013. You can use your health care FSA for copayments, deductibles and medical devices (e.g., glasses, contact lenses and braces). Note: Except for insulin, over-the-counter medicines are only eligible with a doctor’s prescription. Charitable contributions. If you plan to itemize deductions this year, charita-ble contributions made to IRS-approved organizations by December 31, 2013, are generally tax-deductible. If you’ve got extra cash now and want to lower your 2013 taxes even further, consider moving up donations you would have made in 2014. Gifts. Most people probably will never reach the $5.25 million lifetime gift tax exemption limit – beyond which you would have to pay the 40 percent gift

tax. But, if you’re feeling generous, re-member that if you give someone gifts worth more than $14,000 this year, you’ll need to fi le a Gift Tax Return along with your federal tax return, even though you won’t necessarily owe any taxes on the amount. (Married couples fi ling jointly can give $28,000 per re-cipient.) Roth IRA conversion. People at any income level can convert part or all of their existing traditional IRAs or 401(k) plans from previous employers into a Roth IRA. With a Roth, you pay taxes now, but future earnings will accumu-late tax-free. If your retirement is a long

way off or you believe your income tax rate at retirement will be higher than it is today, such a conversion might make sense. Remember, however, that converted balances (for pretax savings and their earnings) get added to your taxable in-come, thereby increasing your taxes – and possibly boosting you into a higher tax bracket for the year. Just make sure you don’t need to borrow money – es-pecially from a retirement account – to pay for the additional tax burden today; otherwise you could undo the potential long-term tax advantage of converting to a Roth IRA.

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Bradford Journal PhotoThe Chuck Sirko Project group gave an interesting blues rock and classic rock per-formance during the all day VetJam Wounded Warrior event held, October 19th, in the Events Center of Bradford’s VFW Post #212. Drummer for the set was John Rimer while performing left to right are Pete Farris, Chuck Sirko, and Sandi Rimer. (See gal-lery for videos and more photos.)

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Bradford Area Calendar of Events:

Daughter, Oct. 18, to Jessica Simms and Zachary Windsor, Smethport, PA.Son, Oct. 17 to Danyelle Compton and Brandon S. Veite, Bradford, PA.Son, Oct. 17, to Randi and Joshua Jor-genson, Bradford, PA.Son, Oct. 17, to Terra and Shaun Fer-chak, Bradford, PA.Son, Oct. 11, to Kristin Fitzsimmons, Smethport, PA.Son, Oct. 11, Kristin Carlson Fitzsim-mons and Aaron Fitzsimmons, Smeth-port, PA.

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The weekly meeting of Top’s # 16 was held on Thursday afternoon, October 17th, at the Presbyterian Church with leader Vickie Johnson calling the meeting to order with the Top’s Pledge and a Song “Top’s Home On the Range” There were 33 members weighing in with a loss of 16 3/4 pounds. Best Losers in Waiting were Carol Zeigler and Jamie Larson. Offi cer of the Week was Jessie Skill-man. The Secretary’s report was given by Sue Della Valle and the Treasurer’s repot was given by Anna Wells. Tips were given by Elaine Harris on canned vegetables as compared to frozen or fresh vegetables and Cola Drinks. Maxine Eschrich was honored for her 50th Anniversary. Amber Vincent gave the program and talked about making a healthy recipe book and asked members to bring in recipes. She also had an open discussion on diets, portion control, planning our meals and group support. All those present partici-pated. The meeting was adjourned with the Friendship Circle and the Top’s Prayer.

OCT. 24:Knitting Club 1-3pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Wheth-er you are an expert or have never picked up a set of needles, this informal club is for you. Meets weekly in Carnegie Room.For more information, call the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527OCT. 25:Preschool Story Hour 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Public Li-brary, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Includes story, craft, snack, and social interaction. Geared toward pre-K chil-dren, accommodates infants and toddlers.For more information, contact Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527OCT. 26:Crafternoon Bradford Area Public Library, W. Washing-ton Street, Bradford, PA. Casual craft pro-gram to meet the needs of a busy family. Fun project for families to do at their own convenience. Miscellaneous crafts will be provided throughout the day – stop in and make a fun project!OCT. 28:Music-N-Me 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Inter-active music class designed for 2-5 year olds. Sing, dance, and play instruments. For information, contact Library at 814-362-6527.OCT. 29:Baby Talk Tuesday 10:30am Bradford Area Public Li-brary, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. For more information, contact the Li-brary at 814-362-6527.Writing Center 3-5pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. To assist students and adults who need guidance with homework or work-related writing. For information, e-mail [email protected]. 30:Story Time

10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Op-portunity for preschool children to inter-act while listening to stories, making pro-jects, and enjoying snacks. For info, contact 814-362-6527.OCT. 31:

Knitting Club 1-3pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Whether you are an expert or have never picked up a set of needles, this informal club is for you. Meets weekly in the Carnegie Room.

Daughter, Oct. 12, to Tristan Bunker and Shaawn Cabisca of Bradford, PA.Daughter, Oct. 14, to Marisa Shelley and Cody Coleman, Bradford, PA.Daughter, Oct. 14, to Angeline and Mi-chael Ackerson, Cyclone, PA.Son, Oct. 17, to Randi and Joshua Jorgen-son, Bradford, PA.Son, Oct. 17, to Terra and Shaun Ferchak, Bradford, PA.Daughter, Oct. 18, to Jessica Simms and Zachary Windsor, Smethport, PA.

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Bradford Journal PhotoThe Back From Reality band lent some 80’s Rock and New Rock to the all day VetJam Wounded Warrior Project event. They were one of the eight bands that volunteered their time for the fundraiser, October 19th in the Events Center at Bradford VFW Post #212. Left to right are Kira Leck, Mark Miller, and Rick Dennison while the drummer is John Rimer. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoMike Bombasay at left, and the inimita-ble Dave Close joined with the crowds at the Events Center in Bradford’s VFW Post #212, October 19th. They were in at-tendance for this year’s VetJam Wounded Warrior Project fundraising event. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoArt Buck and Judy Keyes have a great time watching the performances and lis-tening to the music during this year’s edi-tion of VetJam Wounded Warrior Project held in the Events Center at Bradford’s VFW Post #212, October 19th. (See gal-lery for videos and more photos.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoDonna Devault and Denny Culver spent the day at the VetJam Wounded War-rior Project event held, October 19th at the Events Center in Bradford’s VFW Post #212. They tell us the bands and the acoustic acts were great. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

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ON THE HEALTHY SIDEStop Blood Clots Before

They Stop You (NAPSI)—Every year, up to 600,000 Americans develop blood clots in the veins of their legs or lungs. Risk fac-tors for these clots vary, but most fre-quently involve surgery, hospital stays of three or more days, hip and knee replacement, cancer and cancer treat-ment, a family history of blood clots, or disorders that simply cause their blood to clot too much. Blood clots that form in the legs or lungs are responsible for about 100,000 deaths annually. Fortunately, the use of blood thinning medications, also known as anti-coagulants, stops clots from forming and can mean the differ-ence between life and death. Surpris-ingly, some people at risk may not be given these medications or may not take them as prescribed. “You should discuss the prevention of blood clots with your doctor, particularly if you’re hospitalized or having surgery,” explains Gary Raskob, PhD, Dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma, and Chair of the Medical & Scientifi c Advisory Board of the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA). “If you take a blood thinner, talk to your doctor about any concerns or problems you have, and get clear instruction to help you take the medication properly.” According to Dr. Raskob, blood thin-ning medications like warfarin have been prescribed for decades. These older thera-pies require routine blood tests and can in-teract with other medications and certain foods. Newer blood thinning medications introduced in recent years don’t require blood testing, have fewer drug interac-tions and can be taken without special die-tary considerations. Both older and newer blood thinners effectively prevent or slow the formation of dangerous blood clots. For more information, visit the NBCA website at www.stoptheclot.org

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Q: How much weight do I need to lose in order to get health benefi ts? A: If you are overweight, losing at least fi ve percent of your weight is what research identifi es as “clinically mean-ingful.” That means it leads to changes big enough to matter for conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholester-ol, triglyceride levels (a fat in the blood linked to heart disease risk), blood sug-ar control (in people with diabetes and pre-diabetes) and insulin resistance. A fi ve percent weight loss translates to 13 pounds for someone who weighs 250 pounds, 10 pounds for someone who weighs 200, or 9 pounds for someone who weighs 180. Weight loss of 10 per-cent tends to produce even greater im-provements in these health measures. To reduce cancer risk, the lowest risk for several cancers is seen at the low end of what’s labeled a healthy BMI (body mass index). Cancer is a disease that de-velops over years, so risk is unlikely to change immediately with weight loss. However, since research shows that

factors like elevated insulin levels that promote cancer decrease with even fi ve percent weight loss, it seems reasonable to expect that cancer risk may change with relatively modest losses, too. In a large study of weight gain and loss in post-menopausal women, the most common pattern of body weight was a consistent increase throughout adult-hood, and these women had the highest rates of breast cancer. Compared to this group, women who gained weight dur-ing some period of adulthood but then lost and maintained at least 5 percent of their body weight, decreased their risk of breast cancer by 20 percent or more. For any individual, the healthi-est weight loss recommendations may vary, so do discuss this with your doc-tor. And remember that the benefi t comes in losing excess fat – not lean muscle – and in maintaining whatever weight loss you achieve. During and after weight loss, focus on creating and maintaining a healthy new lifestyle.

Bradford Journal PhotoTracy Piller (left) and her friend Lindsey Barr display their “Dud Bag” on stage dur-ing the performance of the Chuck Sirko Project Band during VetJam event held in the Events Center at Bradford’s VFW Post 212, October 19th. The “Dude Bag,” in current speech (urban dictionary), rep-resents persons who are awesome, cool, chill…. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

Display A Dude Bag

Bradford Journal PhotoIn the hallway, exiting the Bradford VFW Post #212 Events Center, where the Vet-Jam was taking place, October 19th, we see Bonnie Race (at the left), and Linda Rimer. They tell us they were thinking about their best friend Debi Hogue who couldn’t be there with them for the event. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

Bonnie And Linda




FAMILY FEATURES

Holidays are a time filled with family,friends and — perhaps most impor -tantly — feasts. Traditional holiday

menu items have the power to evoke warmmemories of holidays past while continuingto bring people together year after year. Formany, the center of that coveted holidaytable would not be complete without a sweetand savory spiral-sliced ham.

But what kind of holiday spread would it be without a plethora of delicious sidedishes to accompany and complement themeal? Whether you prefer ham with notes of honey, nuts or fruit, make sure yourdinner table boasts a variety of options that enhance its delectable flavor. Look for recipes that incorporate both traditional and unexpected ingredients for a holidaymenu makeover. Doing so will keep guestspleased with familiar favorites, yet pleas -antly surprised with the new variations.

Savory side selections

If you’re looking for a savory side thatspotlights the distinct flavors of the season,butternut squash is an excellent choice.White Beans with Bacon and ButternutSquash is a perfect blend of savory, sweetand salty. Serve it alongside your favoriteSmithfield ham — Honey, Caramel Apple or Pecan Praline glazed — for a true taste of tradition. For more great recipes, visitwww.smithfield.com.

A potato dish is also a must for manyholiday spreads. Break away from mundanemashed potatoes and gravy with this recipefor Smashed Bacon Ranch Potatoes. Familyand friends will line up for seconds whenthey get a taste of the ranch dressing andsmoky bacon combination. Or, try this recipefor Green Bean Corn Casserole for anothernew twist on a classic holiday favorite.

Holiday Spiral Sliced Ham with Honey GlazeCook time: 10 to 12 minutes per poundYield: 14 servings

1 Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham with Honey Glaze

Preheat oven to 325°F.Remove packaging; reserve liquid. Place

ham cut-side down on large sheet of foil inroasting pan, pour reserved liquid over hamand wrap completely with foil. Warm hamin oven for 10 to 12 minutes per pound. Donot overheat. After removing from oven, letsit for 5 minutes before glazing. Heat glazepacket for 15 seconds in microwave. Glazeis hot, so be careful when opening packet.Holding packet with towel or oven mitt, cutcorner off packet and pour glaze into bowl.Stir well and spoon over ham. Let glazedham sit for 5 minutes before serving to allowglaze to melt over ham.

White Beans with Bacon and Butternut SquashCook time: 30 minutesYield: 4 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil4 slices Smithfield bacon, chopped1 pound diced butternut squash

1/2 cup onion, chopped1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon curry powder1/2 cup chicken stock

2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed2 cups fresh spinach, stems removed and

chopped

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Addbacon to skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or untilcrumbly; remove from skillet, drain on paper towelsand reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings in skillet. Addbutternut squash, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg andcurry powder to the skillet; saute for 5 minutes; addchicken broth to the skillet, reduce heat to mediumlow, cover and cook for 5 additional minutes or untilbutternut squash is tender. Add beans and spinach tothe skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until all vege tablesare heated through. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

ways to make hamleftovers delectable

For many, the best part of theholiday meal awaits them inthe fridge the next day. If youfind yourself with a kitchenstill stocked for a holidayfeast, here are some easy waysto turn delicious ham into aflavorful meal with just a fewextra ingredients:

Pizza: Nothing pleases a child — or a parent for thatmatter — more than pizza.Simply place marinara sauce,cheese and cubed ham atopbroiled French bread orEnglish muf fins for a crunchypost-holiday lunch.

Pasta salad: Whip up a coolclassic you can nibble on allweek long. Prepare yourfavor ite whole-wheat noodles,then mix in cubed ham, yourfavorite cheeses, diced toma -toes, spinach and a generouspour of creamy Italian dress -ing. It’s an easy meal in justminutes.

Sandwiches: Take standardham and cheese sandwiches to new levels with uneatengoodies from your cheeseplatter. Fill leftover artisanrolls from your holiday farewith sliced ham. Experimentwith your favorite cheeses —Gouda, Gruyere or Roquefort— and place on the grill for agooey, crunchy bite.

Smashed Bacon RanchPotatoesCook time: 20 minutesYield: 4 servings

1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

4 to 6 slices Smithfield Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon

1/4 cup bottled ranch dressing2 tablespoons buttermilk

or whole milk1 tablespoon white wine

vinegarSalt and pepper

Cook potatoes in boiling, salted wateruntil very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.Drain; return to saucepan and mashcoarsely. Cook bacon in a large heavyskillet over medium heat untilbrowned; drain and crumble. Pour offdrippings from skillet, leaving cling -ing particles in skillet. Add potatoes,salad dressing, buttermilk and vinegarto skillet; stir until well blended.Cook, stirring constantly, until hot.Add salt and pepper to taste.

Green Bean CornCasseroleCook time: 50 minutesYield: 8 servings

1 bag frozen French-style green beans

1 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup sour cream

1 can cream of celery soup1 can corn, drained1 green pepper, chopped

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated (or more)

1 sleeve butter crackers, finely crushed

3 tablespoons melted butter

Preheat oven to 350°F. In largemixing bowl, combine first 7 ingredi -ents and place in prepared 13-inchby 9-inch casserole dish. Combinecrushed butter crackers and meltedbutter and spread over top ofcasserole. Bake for 45 minutes oruntil hot and bubbly.

Note: Add 1 cup diced ham and 1 cup shredded cooked chicken tothis recipe to make it a main dish.

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ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)Try to resist the urge to change something that is changing in ways it wants and needs to.TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)This week, truth behind one particular situation fi nally gets revealed to youGEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)You’re aware of how a new agreement needs to replace an outdated one.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22)This week, if you fi nd yourself replaying a certain situation from your past in your mind, look closely for the lesson it holds. LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)The coming week probably won’t bring a revelation or opportunity you yearn for but it will bring a reason to see how your current situation is more fl exible than you believe it to be.VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)What appears daunting or intimidating can be overcome with a clever move on your part.LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)Resistance you encounter this week from certain others toward one idea will be short-lived. They’ll soon embrace your thinking.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23, - Nov. 21)This week, the start of an important dialogue commences. Be a willing partici-pant and all will be well.SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)This week, it is unnecessary for you to take an unnecessary risk. Before you can progress a plan, you need to be armed with more information.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19)This week, a reward for your faith and support is on offer. AQUARIUS - (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)Expect to see how appreciated you are, very soon.PISCES - (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)The time is right for something to happen. An opportunity is on offer that can provide much reassurance and comfort. Embrace it.

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GOLDEN/BRESNEHAN -Mr. and Mrs. John “Jack” Golden an-nounce theengagement of their daughter, Jen-na Golden, to EricBresnehan. A wed-ding is planned for August 2014 inBradford.

MARRIAGES:

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OCT. 11, 2013:Son, Oct. 11, to Kristin Fitzsim-mons, Smethport, PA.Son, Oct. 11, Kris-tin Carlson Fitzsim-mons and Aar-on Fitzsimmons, Smethport, PA.OCT. 12, 2013:Daughter, Oct. 12, to Tristan Bunker

and Shaawn Cabis-ca of Bradford, PA.OCT. 14, 2013:Daughter, Oct. 14, to Marisa Shelley and Cody Coleman, Bradford, PA.Daughter, Oct. 14, to Angeline and Mi-chael Ackerson, Cy-clone, PA.OCT. 15, 2013:Daughter, Oct. 15, to Bethany and Brandon Stout-Peters, Allegany, NY.OCT. 16, 2013:Daughter, Oct. 16, to Caitlin and An-thony Costanzo, Emporium, PA.Son, Oct. 16, to Sarah and Joseph Henneman, Allega-ny, NY.Daughter, Oct. 16, to Emily White, Kill Buck, NY.OCT. 17, 2013:Son, Oct. 17 to Danyelle Comp-ton and Brandon S. Veite, Bradford, PA. Daughter, Oct. 17 to Alyse Tavano, Olean, NY.

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neth M. – 89, of Smethport, PA.OCT. 14, 2013:JONES, Josephine W. Kennelly – 93, of Bradford, PA.BAILEY, Dana C. – 66, of Bradford, PA.MACKEY, Tammy R. Werts – 43, of Fay-etteville, NC, for-merly of Port Alle-gany, PA.CUTLER, Newton F. Sr. – 77, of Swe-den Valley, formerly of Port Allegany, PA.OCT. 15, 2013:BARNES, Shelia A. – 54, of Tequesta, FL, formlery of Brad-ford, PA.OCT. 16, 2013:BARBER, Gloria A. Peters – 83, of Mt. Jewett, PA.BARNARD, Harold R. – 83, of Port Al-legany, PA.OCT. 17, 2013:NUZZO, Patricia M. – 43, of Lewis Run, PA.SIMSICK, Josephine L. Kacin – 96, of Kane, PA.ARNOLD, Wilma I. Dann – 78, of Mt. Jewett, PA.OCT. 19, 2013:NEIDICH, Harold Z. – 92, of Bradford, PA.

Bradford Journal PhotoThe Marshmellow Overcoat band presented Classic Rock, New Rock, and originals on the front stage at the Events Center in the Bradford VFW Post 212, October 19th during this year’s VetJam Wounded Warrior Project all day event. From left to right are Ryan Cannon, Tyler Calkins, and Chuck Sirko. The drummer is Anthony Cavallaro. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoHoward Workman and Kelly Pierce of Salamanca, NY relax and enjoy the Back From Reality Band during this year’s Vet-Jam Wounded Warrior Project. The all day event was held October 19th in the Events Center at Bradford VFW Post #212. (See gallery for videos and more photos.)

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Get Out And Active With Your Dog (NAPSI)—Dog owners who are active with their pets often enjoy en-hanced health benefi ts, including lower blood pressure and stress, thanks to the increased physical activity and time spent with their canine companions. According to Dr. Brian Zanghi, re-search nutritionist at Nestlé Purina Pet Care, dogs should get an average of one hour of physical activity each day, more than twice the minimum recommended time for humans by the U.S. Depart-ment of Health and Human Services. “Dogs are natural athletes and in turn need daily exercise,” said Dr. Zanghi. “Active dogs with increasingly higher activity levels should have a diet that complements their level of athleticism. Dogs with active lifestyles are typical-ly healthier, and like people, their ath-leticism can be optimized by diet, but with nutrients that complement a dog’s physiology.” What You Can Do Getting out and active with your dog can be easy and fun for you and the en-tire family. Dr. Zanghi recommends the following: 1. Start small—Begin your activ-ity program with short walks, jogs and training sessions at 15-minute intervals. It’s important that your dog understands basic commands to make activity time more enjoyable. Remember to consult your veterinarian and medical profes-sional before beginning any training program. 2. Track your progress—Set dai-ly, weekly and monthly activity goals for yourself and your dog. Purina Pro Plan’s P5 smartphone app (free for iP-hone and Android) can be a great tool to track your journey. The app includes training tips that range from basic com-mands to advanced agility drills. 3. Make it fun—Remember, dogs are naturally playful and enjoy spending time with their owners. Vary your ac-tivities and reward your dog with praise and treats during activity sessions. 4. Get the family involved—Take turns as a family walking and train-ing your dog. Include young children to help prepare them for a lifetime of healthy habits. 5. Provide proper nutrition and hy-dration—A diet high in fat and protein will increase an active dog’s metabo-lism and his endurance. Let him or her have access to water at all times, espe-cially during long walks or locations away from home. Choosing the Right Food A proper diet can be easier to achieve with the help of dog food designed to help your dog be his best. Purina Pro Plan bioavailable formulas deliver op-timal nutrient absorption, with less go-

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New Tools For Families Caring For A Parent With Alzheimer’s (NAPSI)—There’s helpful news for those caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. Thanks to the most experienced pro-vider of in-home care for seniors, free resources are now available to help families cope with the common chal-lenging behaviors associated with Alz-heimer’s. The Home Instead Senior Care net-work is offering free Confi dence to Care at Home kits. Available on www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com or from a local Home Instead offi ce, the kit is an at-a-glance collection of informa-tion, tips and resources to help handle diffi cult situations, avoid household accidents, encourage engagement and prevent caregiver stress. It’s designed for any member of the household to reference, anytime it’s needed. In addition, the company has devel-oped a free, downloadable smartphone app that families can use to search be-haviors and help fi nd solutions when they have to quickly react. Called Alz-heimer’s and Other Dementias Daily Helper, the app is designed to help families manage issues as they arise, whether at home or in public. For ex-ample, if a smartphone user types in “wandering,” the app will provide a list of tips for addressing the issue right now and preventing it in the future. “Alzheimer’s impacts not only the 5 million Americans with the disease, but also the handful of people that provide care and support for that person,” said Home Instead President Jeff Huber.

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It’s “Time To Talk” About Stroke

(NAPSI)—A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or age. It is a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability that af-fects nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. each year. Immediate medical attention may limit the effects of stroke, but most people are unaware of the signs and symptoms and what to do if they think someone is having one. That’s why the National Stroke As-sociation is working with Genentech to launch “Time To Talk,” a national stroke awareness campaign to encour-age people to take action by talking with family and friends about the signs and symptoms of stroke and what to do if a stroke occurs. Bob Steele of Marietta, Georgia learned the importance of being able to recognize a stroke after suffering one himself fi ve years ago. Fortunate-ly, Bob was able to alert his daughter when he realized he was experiencing symptoms of stroke. “I was outside mowing my lawn when all of a sudden I felt dizzy and fell to the ground,” Bob recalls. “I was lying there, watching my life fl ash be-fore my eyes, when my daughter thank-fully came outside. I knew to tell her I was experiencing a stroke and to call 9-1-1.” A stroke occurs when a blood ves-sel that carries blood and oxygen to the brain is blocked by plaque or a blood clot (acute ischemic stroke) or breaks

Having the Conversation Now Could Make A Difference Later(hemorrhagic stroke). The visible signs and symptoms of stroke include speech impairment, arm numbness and weak-ness, severe headache, sudden confu-sion, trouble seeing out of one or both eyes, as well as uncontrollable droop-ing of the face. “According to one estimate, approx-imately 1.9 million brain cells may die after being deprived of oxygen, which is why it is imperative to seek imme-diate medical attention,” said Sarah Parker, M.D., stroke neurologist at Il-linois Neurological Institute in Peoria, Illinois. “There are treatments available if a patient’s symptoms are recognized quickly and they are transported to an emergency room early enough.” Bob was rushed to the hospital, and thanks to the immediate medical at-tention he received, Bob is here today to help spread the word about stroke awareness. “My stroke taught me that life is precious,” said Bob. “I encourage eve-ryone to have the conversation about stroke with family and friends and learn about the signs and symptoms of stroke and what to do if a stroke occurs.” “Time To Talk” asks individuals to pay it forward by sharing vital informa-tion about stroke and the importance of acting quickly. You never know when you might need to help someone around you or yourself. Have the conversation today! In the event that you or someone you

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Teens And Parents Are Agreeing To Drive Safely (NAPSI)—Increasingly, when it comes to safe driving, teens and parents know that safety is no accident. That’s why a growing number of them are stepping up to sign an agreement that promotes better driving behaviors. Unfortunately, numerous studies show that safe driving and teens don’t always go together. First-year drivers in particular pose a risk to themselves and to others. Drivers age 16 have double the crash rate that 17- to 19-year-olds do. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. They claim the lives of seven teens daily, on average. Teens are three times more likely than older driv-ers to be involved in fatal wrecks. When it comes to the reasons be-hind these and other accidents involv-ing teen drivers, distracted driving is a leading cause. Research by the Children’s Hospi-tal of Philadelphia found that just three

types of errors led to nearly 50 percent of all serious teen crashes: distracted driving, failing to see a hazard, and speeding. With the growing awareness of the problem of texting while driving, the issue of distracted driving for both par-ents and teens is taking on even more signifi cance. A Safe Driving Agreement To address this problem, several safety groups are promoting programs where parents and children sign an agreement to avoid at-risk behaviors

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Halloween Tricks And Treats For Family Entertaining (Family Features) Halloween is the sweetest holiday of the year, making it a favorite for giddy children who dream of giant bags of candy. Before they rush out the door on Halloween night, make sure your kids and their fellow trick-or-treaters are fi lled up with something other than candy. Serve your ghouls and goblins a sweet, salty and colorful snack with this recipe for Spooky Snack Mix. Made with peanuts, pretzels, marshmallows and chocolate chips, it’s a perfect after-school snack. For more seasonal recipes and baking tips, visit www.Karosyrup.com and www.Breadworld.com. For a tried-and-true kid favorite, serve them this recipe for classic Pep-peroni Pizza. It’s the perfect dinnertime solution for busy families who crave the gooey, cheesy goodness of home-made pizza.

Spooky Snack MixMakes: 18 cups

Prep Time: 25 minutesChill Time: 30 minutes

5 cups crispy corn cereal squares2 cups cinnamon-fl avored bear-shaped graham crackers2 cups salted peanuts2 cups tiny twist pretzels1 cup sugar1/2 cup Karo(r) Light Corn Syrup1/2 cup butter OR margarine 2 teaspoons Spice Islands(r) Pure Va-nilla Extract3/8 teaspoon yellow food coloring plus 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring, OR 1/2 teaspoon orange paste food coloring2 cups mini marshmallows2 cups small candies such as candy corn, candy coated chocolate pieces, etc.1/2 cup white OR semi-sweet choco-late chips2 teaspoons Mazola(r) Corn Oil

Mix together cereal, crackers, pea-nuts and pretzels in large bowl sprayed with cooking spray. Combine sugar, corn syrup and but-ter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Stirring frequently, bring to boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla and food colorings (mixture will bubble). Drizzle glaze over snack mix and toss to coat. Gently stir in marshmallows and candy; imme-diately spread on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Melt chocolate chips and oil until smooth. Drizzle over snack mix and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set choco-late. Store mix in air-tight container.

Pepperoni PizzaMakes: 1 (12-inch) pizza Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 12 to 15 minutes

Crust:

1 3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose fl our1 envelope Fleischmann’s(r) Pizza Crust Yeast or RapidRise Yeast1 1/2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup very warm water (120∞F to 130∞F)*3 tablespoons Mazola(r) Corn Oil

Toppings:

1/2 to 1 cup pizza saucePepperoni slices1 to 2 cups (4 to 8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 425∞F. Combine 1 cup fl our, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in large bowl. Add

very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add enough remaining fl our to make soft dough. Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. Knead on fl oured surface, adding ad-ditional fl our if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. (If using RapidRise Yeast, let dough rest at this point for 10 minutes.) Pat dough with fl oured hands to fi ll greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Or, roll dough on fl oured counter to 12-inch circle; place in greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Form rim by pinching edge of dough. Spread with pizza sauce. Top with pepperoni and sprinkle with cheese. Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned. *If you don’t have a thermometer, water should feel very warm to the touch. Source: ACH Foods Company, Inc.


Simple Tips for Easy Kitchen Clean Up (Family Features) From rushed morning breakfasts to hurried dinners, the kitchen is often the busiest room in the home. But with all of this activity comes a world of messes. For busy moms, cleaning up spills and splatters can be a job in itself, especially when kids are involved. From installing kitchen fea-tures that make it easier for kids to help clean up, to easy ways to keep pans bright, these tips offer simple solutions for a range of kitchen mishaps and messes. * Line the refrigerator: Hardened mustard or sticky soda spills can be hard to remove from inside the refrigerator. For quick clean up, line the drawers with plastic placemats. When a mess happens, just pull out the mat, scrub it off and place it back in. As a bonus, these mats often come in fun colors or patterns to help jazz up kitchen dÈcor. * Let the kids help clean: Many kitchen and bath manufacturers, such as Pfi ster, offer faucets with fl exible, pull down spouts for kids to help clean and rinse dishes after dinner. Just be sure to invest in a sturdy step stool to keep your little helpers safe while they’re at work. For more information, visit www.pfi s-terfaucets.com. * Clean with baking soda: Back-splashes and tile fl ooring can be cleaned in a breeze with a simple solution made from things you may already own. Just mix a half cup of baking soda into a two gallon bucket of water and scrub those splatters away. * Brighten brass and copper: To clean up tarnish on pots and pans made with brass or copper, use a small amount of ketchup on a soft cloth and rub. Once the tarnish is gone, rinse with warm

water and towel dry. * Outfi t with smudge-free features: With all the upkeep required in a kitch-en, cleaning build up on the faucet can be a bothersome task. The new smudge-free Slate fi nish from Pfi ster retains its shine after being handled, even after lit-tle hands. Plus, its warm, grey metallic color blends perfectly with other appli-ance fi nishes. * Remove countertop stains: Kids

love their juice with breakfast just like mom loves her coffee, but little spills happen. To remove such stains, simply add a little hydrogen peroxide to water and a few small drops of ammonia and scrub with a soft cloth. With a few simple tools you’ll be able to keep your kitchen squeaky clean so it can continue to be the favorite hang-out for the entire family. Source: Pfi ster

Is Your Cat Getting the Right Balance of Nutrients? (Family Features) When it comes to nutrition, people and felines aren’t so different. A diet balanced with the right mix of specifi c vitamins and nutrients is important for good health and well-being for both. But fi nicky felines aren’t always receptive to new food. Dr. Jennifer Coates, veterinarian and author of pet-MD’s “Nutrition Nuggets” blog, knows that introducing a new cat food can be diffi cult. To help owners provide the very best nutrition for their felines, Coates provides the following tips: Make a smooth transition. A dramat-ic change in smell, fl avor of texture can be diffi cult for cats to deal with. Gradu-ally introduce the new food when pos-sible. Mix it up. Blend old and new foods together for at least fi ve days. Start with

approximately 90 percent of your cat’s old food mixed thoroughly with 10 percent of the new food and gradually decrease the amount of the former and increase the amount of the latter. Look to quality cat foods. Well-balanced cat foods make it easy for cat parents to ensure their feline gets the

nutrients they need. Look to products, such as Hill’s(r) Science Diet(r) Ideal Balance(tm) for felines, which makes feeding your cat a balanced diet simple by incorporating all-natural ingredients formulated in precise amounts to pro-vide the exact balance of nutrition your pet needs. Visit the cat Nutrition Center on www.petMD.com, developed in part-nership with Hill’s(r) Science Diet(r), to access educational tools and infor-mation about properly balanced cat nu-trition.

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