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Bradford Journal PhotoThe math period is over and third grade students in Mrs. Bidwell’s classroom at School Street Elementary School are about to go to one of their specials for the day, March 30th, music class with Mrs. Ruckdeschel. Left to right are Lily Papinchak, Lance My-ers, Aliyah White, Madison Murray, Hayley Battles, and James Norcross.

Off To Rebecca Ruckdeschel’s Music Class

Bradford Journal PhotoSteven T. Hensley, who knows his own mind, gives us a pose in Mrs. Johnston’s third grade classroom at School Street El-ementary School, March 30th. He tells us that he likes the day’s math assignment, rounding to the nearest tens place. He says that math is his easiest subject and that reading is his hardest.

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Bradford Journal PhotoStudents in Mrs. Johnston’s third grade classroom at School Street Elementary School turn around in their seats for a picture during one of our photo sessions there, March 30th. Left to right are Logan Walker, Haley Bradford, and Remilee Manross. They were using number lines and rounding lines to aid them in learning to round numbers up to one hundred.

Rounding Numbers During Math Class

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Thursday, Apr. 2:Partlysunny with scat-tered rain show-ers today. High of 57°.

ThursdayNight:Cloudyand mild tonight with scattered showers. Low of 42°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECASTFriday, Apr. 3:Cloudywith scatteredshowers today. High of 51°.

Friday Night:Cloudytonight with a chance of snow and scattered rain showers. Low of 29°.

Saturday, Apr. 4:Mostlycloudy today and cooler with scat-tered rain showers. High of 40°.

Saturday Night:Mostlycloudy with rain showers in the evening. Cool with a low of 26°.

Sunday, Apr. 5: Mostlysunny and nice to-day with a high of 44°.

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(HARRISBURG) – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) has introduced legislation to expand the state’s reduced-fee vehicle registration program for retirees by in-creasing the income eligibility limit. “Many retirees have received modest cost-of-living increases in their Social Se-curity income, and that has pushed them just beyond the eligibility limits for the program,” Causer said. “I believe it’s time to increase income limits to ensure the re-tirees who need the benefi t are able to get it.” The program offers a vehicle registra-tion at a discounted rate of $10. The pro-gram is open to any person who is retired and receiving Social Security or other pen-sion income that does not exceed $19,200 annually. Under Causer’s House Bill 582, the income eligibility limit would increase to $23,500, the same limit set for the state’s PACENET prescription drug assis-tance program. Only one vehicle per person may be reg-istered at the discounted rate. Additional information about the existing program is available at http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/registration/retired.shtml

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PennDOT Announces Road And Bridge Work (Ridgway, PA) – Work will get under-way Monday, March 30, to replace the su-perstructure of Ridgway’s Pennsy Bridge on Route 219. Superstructure can include bridge beams, bridge deck, sidewalk and parapets. Work on the bridge, which spans Elk Creek on Route 219 (North Board Street) in the borough, will take place one side at a time. The current bridge was built in 1912 and carries an average of almost 5,600 vehi-cles daily. Replacing the bridge will allow PennDOT to remove it from Elk County’s structurally defi cient list. Through mid-April, drivers may en-counter minor delays for daylight fl ag-ging operations at the bridge site. Once preliminary work is complete, a detour for northbound traffi c will be implement. That detour is expected to begin in late April. PennDOT will issue an update prior to the implementation of the northbound detour. Overall work will include replacement of the superstructure using precast con-crete beams and deck components. There will also be minor approach, drainage, and utility improvements. Work is expected to

last until early October. Francis J. Palo, Inc. of Clarion is the contractor on this $2.2 million project. Drivers are reminded to obey posted speed limits, use caution in and around work zones, and always buckle up. Roadway improvement work on Route 120 between Ridgway and St Marys will begin Monday, March 30. Repairs will improve the ride quality of the roadway surface and extend the useful life of the pavement. This work was made possible by Act 89. For the time being, drivers can expect daylight lane restrictions controlled by fl aggers in the roadway. Once structure work begins, there will be temporary traf-fi c signals and ‘round the clock fl agging. PennDOT will issue updates on the pro-ject as traffi c impacts change. Improvements will address approxi-mately 6.1 miles of roadway in Ridgway Township and the City of St Marys and will include roadway paving, bridge re-pairs, drainage upgrades, and miscellane-ous items. New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. is the contractor on this $6.4 million project, which is expected to be complete in early

October. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffi c delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffi c speed information and access to more than 770 traffi c cameras. 511PA is also available through a smart-phone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAStateCOLL.

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“Pugnacious Retiree”-by Bob Perry

Senate Minority Leader Harry Mason Reid has announced he will not seek re-election in 2016, and, this is being received as great news. Harry proved he is indeed pugna-cious as he proved to be fi ght-ready not fl ight-ready. After all he participated in boxing and football and seemed to love opposition and a combative environ-ment. We can add quarrelsome and bel-ligerent to the mix and worked to break rules and change them as well. For those who have dealt with any-one who is pugnacious no explanation is needed and bless the teachers who have experienced such a child. Harry’s father committed suicide and his com-bative nature may be a response to that type of abandonment. Being a lawyer, Harry found a plat-form where being combative and fac-ing opponents a place to be. Politically he was able to be elected to the U.S. House and four years later was elected to the Senate. He worked hard to get to the top which included being the Sen-ate Democratic Whip, chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee, and the Sen-ate Majority Leader. He credits spear-heading congressional initiatives that includes an ethics reform bill and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). In the case of ethics, de-spite having served as the chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee and work-ing on the noted ethics bill, Harry was charged with ethics violations by ac-cepting unsanctioned gifts and being

involved in the Jack Abramoff lobby-ing scandal. When it comes to the ACA, it was clear that the unprecedented passing of the bill having had no inclusion of the Republican members of Congress and not providing the time for even reading the bill proved to be a coup of major proportions. Notably, the history that he created, and still may add to, is a tor-tured concept of democracy in that the rules he has created and modifi ed are undemocratic procedurally. A political criminal? Unfortunately he is not retiring im-mediately which leaves us with twen-ty one months of cards he has up his sleeve. After all he does represent Ne-vada and Las Vegas. He has played one card by being supportive of Charles ’Chuck’ Schumer as his replacement as minority leader and if this takes place we will face a new wave of liberalism in legislative efforts. To Harry Reid’s credit he has sup-ported a restrictive right to abortion as where Schumer is all in for supporting abortion. Check the following and ask yourself if you would support Schum-er: http://www.ontheissues.org/senate/charles_schumer.htm With Harry Reid announcing his re-tirement there is a chance the Senate will be on a path to revising and im-proving the democratic rules and more inclusive bipartisanship. We need to pass laws that do not wind up being de-bated in the Supreme Court.

We visited two third grade classrooms at School Street Elementary School to garner photos for this edition of the Brad-ford Journal. Third grade Students in both Mrs. Johnston’s and Mrs. Bidwell’s third grade classrooms were busy at math when we arrived at the school, where students in both, professed both a great interest in math as well as a liking for the subject. We also captured some fourth grade stu-dents, outside their respective classrooms there, reading and discussing reading as-signments with each other……..A regu-lar BAHS Alumni Association meeting was held March 25th at the Light House Restaurant where, among the normal proceedings, a change in the frequency of their dinners was discussed. Previously, the dinner event has taken place every two years, biennially. Now, an annual dinner is being considered. Interestingly, according to our sources, the fi rst annual banquet of the original Bradford High School Alumni Association was held in 1880 and while the organization seemed to have disap-peared sometime before World War II, was later re-established with the signing of the BAHS Alumni Association Bylaws on June 28th 2004, by then President Da-vid Walters, and Vice President, William V. McCloskey. In further reports it was announced that web site development is still underway with more historical infor-mation necessary to complete the initial public launching of the project online. Those of our readers who might have any pertinent information regarding the histo-ry of the Alumni Association can contact the website committee or other members of the association to see that it fi nds its way into the site……..It’s time to make mention once again that Tex Lathrop, Troop Leader for Cub Scout Pack #416, is looking for boys ages 5-11 years old to join his pack. This pack is the oldest Cub Scout pack in Bradford and meets on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Bradford Area Public Library. All boys are welcome including those with disabilities. Contact Ernest Lathrop at 814-598-5007 or Chris Lawton at 814-596-0006 for more information……..Sometimes we get the feeling that those who work in the scientifi c world are afraid to make changes in their “laws of nature”. First of all, to my recollection, there is an ar-gument over whether a substance called ether exists. While there has been some proof to the contrary, those working in the fi eld decided to defend the construct using other theories. Now there is a question of why galaxies, considering the “laws of na-ture,” don’t fl y apart. And once again the solution is to create another theory, pro-posing “dark matter” that, like ether, is undetectable. Nice going guys, “You’ve done it again!”

Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the foreground, clockwise around the table are Kira Higgins, Colin Bisker, Eli-jah Canfi eld, and Trenton Gallup, third grade students in Mrs. Bidwell’s classroom at School Street Elementary School. They were learning about right, obtuse, and acute angles at the hour of our visit there, March 30th. They all agree that math can be easy.

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Jeanetta McCalla Jeanetta J. McCalla, 63, of 3 State St., passed away Friday (March 20, 2015) at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born July 1, 1951, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Gloria Jean Adams Fitzpatrick Sr. Ms. McCalla graduated from Sylmar High School in Filmore, Calif. She had been employed at W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. and later at Zippo Manufac-turing Co. She had attended the Conti-nental Beauty School and worked with her sister, Cindy Frontino, in her shop. She was a former member of the Bradford Moose Lodge Auxiliary, en-joyed playing bingo and going to the ca-sino. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her companion of more than 35 years, James Coder, with whom she resided; two sons, Shane T. (Susan R.) McCalla and Chad G. (Ann) McCalla, all of Bradford; three sisters, Cynthia (Dave) Frontino of Florida, Mary Fitzpatrick of Bradford and Jerri Fitzpat-rick of Florida; four brothers, Eugene (Sigrid) Fitzpatrick, William (Cheryl) F. Fitzpatrick Jr., all of Bradford, Walter John (Louise) Fitzpatrick of West Vir-ginia and Edward (Carla) Fitzpatrick of California; fi ve grandchildren, Ryan Mc-Calla, Cody McCalla, Joshua McCalla, Chad McCalla Jr. and Ethan Vance; two great-grandchildren, Payton Riley Mc-Calla and Malachi James Edward Mc-Calla; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Edith Fitzpatrick;

and one brother, Robert Fitzpatrick. Burial was in Willow DaleCemetery, Bradford, PA. Bettie Luther Bettie L. Luther, 82, of 14 Williams St., Bradford, passed away Saturday (March 21, 2015) surrounded by her loving fam-ily at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born May 20, 1932, in Pleasant Val-ley, Md., she was a daughter of the late Arthur “Shorty” and Naomi Car-baugh Cromwell. On April 26, 1956, at Westminster, Md., she married Richard W. Luther Sr., who survives. She was a 1948 graduate of Charles Carrol High School and later gradu-ated from beauty school in Hanover. In 1959, Bettie and Dick relocated to Brad-ford and she began teaching at the Con-tinental Beauty School in Bradford, retiring in 1972 to raise her children. Mrs. Luther was a member of St. Bernard Church and The Colombian Women. She volunteered at St. Bernard School, Brad-ford Central Christian High School and the American Cancer Society. Bettie enjoyed her cats, reading and cooking for her family, and her greatest joy came from being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving, in addition to her hus-band Dick of 58 years, are two daugh-ters, Melanie (Tom) Shay of Bradford and Michele (Bruce) Kesting of Littles-town; two sons, Richard (Kris) Luther Jr. of Bradford and Tim Luther of Hano-ver; four grandchildren, Tiffanie Lu-ther, Kathleen Shay, Lauren Luther and Will Luther; a sister, Pat Blizzard, and

a brother, Bill Cromwell, both of West-minster; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Hel-en Cooney and Rhoda Staup. Burial will be in St. Ber-nard Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

Joseph Thomas Joseph S. Thomas, 64, of 64 State St., passed away Sunday (March 22, 2015) sur-rounded by his loving family, at The Pavil-ion at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 3, 1950, in Brad-ford, he was a son of the late Car-rie L. Thomas and Howard Stiles. On March 15, 1975, at the First Wes-leyan Church in Bradford, he married Ali-cia M. Holcomb Thomas, who survives. Mr. Thomas was a 1970 graduate of Bradford Area High School. He had been employed at Burt McDowell Lum-ber Yard in Crosby, then as a taxi driv-er and mechanic for Gordon Ingram Taxi Service and later as the sexton for McKean Memorial Park Cemetery. He was a member of the for-mer Bradford Moose Lodge. In addition to his wife of 40 years he is survived by three daughters, Tammy L. Goff of Bradford, Carrie A. Thomas of Custer City, and Melissa S. Thomas of Lewis Run; a son, Robert J. (Jennifer) Thomas of Bradford; two sisters, Shelia A. Carletta, and Sharon Stiles, both of Brad-ford; a brother, Herman Stiles in South Car-olina; six grandchildren, one great-grand-child and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother Franklin Thomas. Burial will be in McK-ean Memorial Park, Lafayette, PA.

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESIs Your Teen Ready For A Summer Job?

-by Jason Alderman For many teens, there’s nothing more exciting than receiving the fi rst paycheck from a summer job – a sure-fi re ticket to fun and freedom. It’s also a great opportu-nity for parents to encourage proper mon-ey management. Parents or guardians need to do some nec-essary paperwork fi rst. Working teens will need his or her own Social Security Num-ber (SSN) to legally apply for a job. They will also need a SSN to open a bank ac-count to deposit their paychecks. Depend-ing on state law, children under 18 may have to open bank accounts in their custo-dial name with their parents or guardians. It is also important for parents to check in with qualifi ed tax or fi nancial advisors about their teen’s earned income, particu-larly if it may affect any investments un-der the child’s name. After that, it’s about encouraging teens to get a jump on their job search. The recent job market for American teens has been tough and investigating particular kinds of openings should start months in advance of summer hire. Networking is also im-portant – teens can reach out to friends, neighbors and other trusted adults about potential jobs in the community. Also, it is never too early for teens to learn resume writing and job interviewing skills. The Practical Money Skills website’s Landing a Job (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/personalfinance/lifeevents/work/landingjob.php) page offers useful back-ground to help teens get started. Parents can also assist by monitoring job categories their kids are interested in, en-couraging them to meet application dead-lines and being aware of federal, state and local child labor laws (http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/know-the-limits/in-dex.htm) to steer them from unscrupulous employers. Technology changes quickly, so tech-sav-vy teens may be ahead of the game when it comes to searching for work online. Lead-ing job search engines are a destination for seasonal job openings, and many allow users to customize searches for specifi c positions and employers. However, teens may need to be reminded about their so-cial media activity before they begin any job search – anything a teen posts publicly on the Internet may be seen by a potential employer. Banking is another major step in the life of the working teen, though they don’t need to wait for that fi rst job to get started. Many parents open bank accounts for their children as early as their fi rst allowance – after all, digital banking makes it easier to monitor and transfer money without a trip to the branch or ATM. Paychecks – on paper or via digital deposit – make fa-miliarity with the banking system an even greater necessity. Check with their bank to see what types of accounts are offered for children and teens – some banks offer a wide variety of custodial accounts where

parents can track and assist their child’s spending and saving activity.A teen’s fi rst job is a great opportunity to introduce budgeting, saving and long-term investment skills. Your child may be working over the summer to save for a par-ticular desired item – a cellphone or a trip – or more extensive goals like future col-lege expenses. The Practical Money Skills site offers a budgeting tutorial (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/person-alfi nance/savingspending/budgeting/) and budgeting calculators (http://www.prac-ticalmoneyskills.com/calculators/budg-etGoals.php?calcCategory=budget) for a range of purposes.When the job offer comes, there’s one more thing parents can do. Getting hired

means a fl urry of paperwork that can be confusing; parents can help their children review those documents before signature. Most will apply to tax withholding, but such documents might also include spe-cial workplace agreements that might not always be clear to young workers. When that fi rst paycheck arrives, consider sitting down to inspect a teen’s fi rst paper or elec-tronic pay stub. Many people don’t under-stand their withholding even as adults, so children can benefi t greatly from this les-son at the start of their working lives. Bottom line: A teen’s fi rst summer job is a great way for parents and children to collaborate on job-hunting and money management skills that will produce ben-efi ts for a lifetime.

Bradford Journal PhotoThese fourth grade students have chosen to read in the hallway at School Street El-ementary School, March 30th. Left to right are Deklan Chambers, Madelene Cowburn, Tristin Baxter, Jacey Hooper, Michael Reid, Cory Floyd and Tre Ryan. Some are stu-dents from Karen Roulo’s classroom and some are from Jill Cottillion’s classroom.

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TOPS Club Bradford #16Article submitted

On Thursday, March 26, 2015, TOPS Club Bradford #16 met at the First Presbyterian Church. The meeting was opened with the Top’s Pledge.The song was “Peter Cottontail” led by Barb Smead. Carole Van Sickle read Roll Call with 20 members weighing in with a loss of 21 ponds . Best Loser in Waiting was Kelly Galloway and and Offi cer of the Week was Sandy Compton... The Inspirational Saying given by Bev Hannon was: “Stress is an igno-rant state, it believes that everything is an emergency.” The Joke was told by Jean Miller and the Fashion tip, “To put loose stiches back in place, tug on the stitch at the sides and above and be-low the stitch.” Elaine Harris’ tips was, “Micro-waves, Is it safe heating food and will they loose nutrients which can be harmful to the brain and hormones. The answer is No.” The forbidden food for the week is any Easter Candy Again. A new contest will start this week and rin for two months. The contest is “Pick a Card”, and has two teams and team captains are Jessie Skillman and Trudy Puller. Members are reminded to bring in their items for the Garden Bas-ket for ARD. For our program we had Area Captain Silvana Reed from Top’s # 1704 advise us about some changes for 2015. A discussions fol-lowed on weight loss and some tips. The meeting was adjourned with the Friendship Circle and the Top’s Prayer.

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The Bradford TOPS chapter #1704 weighed in Thursday evening, March 26,th with a loss of 5.8 pounds. Silvana Reed was Loser in Waiting discussed #3 and #4 of the ten commandments of weight loss. #3 EAT SMALL (portion control is crucial for weight loss); #4 LEARN to LEAVE FOOD ON YOUR PLATE (take control of compulsive eating). They also kicked off their challeng-es for getting ready for that Summer weather by starting their days with healthy breakfast.

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Kurtis Spencer Kurtis H. Spencer, a loving father, 53, of 148 Elm St., went to be with the Lord Tuesday (March 24, 2015) at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born March 19, 1962, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert Spencer and Linda K. Jamison Spencer Green. Mr. Spencer was a 1980 gradu-ate of Bradford Area High School. He had been employed by UPS for 12 years and later owned and operated Prom-ised Land Landscaping in Pittsburgh. He returned to Bradford in 2013 and was em-ployed by Evergreen Elm and was also head of landscaping for the City of Bradford. Kurtis had such a servant’s heart. He loved Christ and to praise Him. He adored his son and daughter deep-ly. He will be missed by many. He at-tended Open Arms Community Church. Surviving are two children, a daughter, Melanie N. Spencer, and a son, Tyler J. Spencer, both of Niles, Ohio; the mother of his children, Lee Spencer; a sister, Kristine Spencer of Bradford; two brothers, Kelley Spencer of Shillington and Keith (Lena) Spencer of Raleigh, N.C.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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American Institute for Cancer Research Q: Why do nutrition recommendations talk about limiting red meat? Can’t I keep saturated fat low by simply choosing lean cuts? A: When eating red meat (beef, pork or lamb), choosing lean cuts is important in order to limit saturated fat and avoid excess calories. But eating too much of any red meat – more than 18 ounces cooked, weekly – increases risk for colorectal cancer. Red meats that are processed – such as bacon, hot dogs and sausage – are also available in leaner forms, yet even small amounts of these meats, eaten regularly, lead to higher risk for colorectal cancer. Processed meats are also consistently linked to increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. There are several potential theories as to why red meat may link to increased risk of these chronic diseases. Red meat (especially beef and lamb) is high in a form of iron called heme iron. Heme iron is also found in smaller amounts in chicken and fi sh. Higher heme iron content may partly explain links be-tween excess red meat and risk of colon cancer, since it seems to promote formation of compounds that can damage intestinal cells. Some large population studies link higher consumption of heme iron and heme iron from red meat with increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, respectively. Emerging research also suggests that bacteria in the gut may play a role. It may convert compounds in red meat to substances that promote atherosclerosis (“hardening of the arteries”) and/or cause less healthful types of bacteria in the intestinal tract to fl ourish.Since unprocessed red meat in excess amounts is linked to colon cancer and may pose other health risks, choose lean cuts of fresh meat and also limit amounts to no more than 18 ounces per week. And be sure to save processed meats for special occasions .

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being overweight or obese, physically inactive, and over the age of 45. Dia-betes is also more common in African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, and Pacifi c Island-ers. We want to help you—and your fam-ily—do all you can to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Visit Your-DiabetesInfo.org to learn more today.

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Bradford Journal PhotoStudents in Mrs. Bidwell’s classroom at School Street Elementary School were deep into a math lesson during our visit there, March 30th. From the left, clockwise around are third grade students, Alexia Corignani, Cameron Dunlap, and Bryan Stubbs. They were learning about right, obtuse, and acute angles.

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Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the left, Sydney Hamer, Zachary Perkins, and Jessica Bennett give us a smile during our visit to Mrs. Bidwell’s third grade classroom, at School Street Elementary School, March 30th. They enjoy the school in general, and the math they are working on in particular. Today’s topic was the right, obtuse, and acute angles.

Enjoy The School And Enjoy Working Math

Bradford Journal PhotoDaulton Wyant, a third grade student in Mrs. Johnston gives us a little wave and a smile as he looks up from his desk, March 30th, at School Street Elementary School. His has completed his math assignment of rounding numbers, and is now practicing his cursive handwriting.

Practices His Cursive





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Bradford Journal PhotoStudents in Mrs. Johnston’s third grade classroom were learning the process of round-ing off numbers to the nearest ten, March 30th, when we stopped at School Street Elementary School. In the back is Zander Miskovish and in the front, left to right are Cameron Gallup, Allen Yeager, and Gracie Coldren. They like what they’re learning.

Working On One Of The Many Math Exercises

Bradford Journal PhotoNear the end of the math period in Mrs. Johnston’s third grade classroom, March 30th, at School Street Elementary School, these three students give us some big smiles. From the left are Karleigh Major, who has fi nished her math and is now working at coloring the letters of her name for decorating her locker, Rykan Miller who is still working on the rounding to the nearest ten’s assignment, and Joey Bowen who is fi nished with his math and is now coloring an Easter Egg to decorate his locker.

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Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the front left, clockwise around are Staysha Reynolds, Brittany Eaton, Alan Mc-Cormick, and Dawn Flynn. They are all working on their math assignment, rounding off to the nearest ten, except for Dawn who has fi nished her math and is now working on her planning calendar. They are third grade students in Mrs. Johnston’s classroom at School Street Elementary School. They tell us that math is easy for them.

Third Graders In Mrs. Johnston’s Room

Bradford Journal PhotoThird grade students in Mrs. Johnston’s classroom use “rounding strips” as an aid to visualizing the process of rounding off to the nearest ten, March 30th, at School Street Elementary School. From the back to the front are Joyce Loncki, Dawson Johnson, Skye Eakin-Irwin, and Morgan Evan. Skye has completed the assignment and is coloring her scheduling calendar.

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ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)It’s your confusion that is making you so defensive or even antagonistic. As it clears, empathy and closeness will replace it.TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)The coming week will see you taking decisive action in some way. GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)The coming week is likely to highlight truth you’re refusing to accept. It’s time to face what needs facing and experience relief and delight from doing so.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22) Pretend you’re a crow. Look at where you are. Look at where you need to be. Then, pursue the most direct route available.LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)There is something you can put in place that will be infi nitely better.VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)Someone you know has a clever way with words. However, they could be un-derestimating your ability to see beyond superfi ciality. LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)The coming week will provide a perfect and permanent solution to a problem.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)What comes to light now is essential.SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)Trust what you know ‘adds up’ or makes sense in your head and your heart. CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 20)You could fi nd yourself responding more with your heart than your head. Try to keep those two in balance in this week.AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)Soon, the restrictive environment you’re trying to work within will grow to accommodate your needs.PISCES - (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)Be supportive, compassionate and sensitive wherever possible this week.

Nichole Cirrito and Cheyenne Re-deye, Salamanca, NY.MAR. 25, 2015:SON, to Archie Cleveland and Alex Maleski, Olean, NY.MAR. 26, 2015:DAUGHTER, to Megan and Cody Haines, Bradford, PA.D A U G H T E R , to Franklin Joe Greene and Eliza-beth Lyons, Olean, NY.

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equipment in the event of power out-ages caused by storms or the nation’s increasingly vulnerable power grid. This added protection is needed as aging in place is becoming just as much a necessity as it is a desire. Rising costs of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, coupled with a still recover-ing housing market, have made it dif-fi cult for seniors to leave their homes—something many wouldn’t willingly do, even if they could afford to. Yet, the relief of staying at home brings an entirely new set of worries, like turning the physical elements of their family home into a senior-friend-ly space. Powered lift beds, chairlift rails, automated alarms, and a place for medicines that require refrigeration can bring the world of technological health care into even the most well-equipped home. But a reliance on technology brings new risks, considering just how vulnerable homes are to power loss, storms and a failing power grid, all of which pose a threat to the functionality of their personal health care facility. “Nursing homes and assisted liv-ing centers have the staff and expertise to handle electrical failure caused by storms or blackouts. Seniors living at home must protect the electrical equip-ment their lives depend on themselves,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, Chief Executive

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When it comes to offering specialized, one-on-one support and niche product offerings, nothingbeats shopping with a locally-owned small business.

In a recent survey fielded by The UPS Store to get the pulse of business in America, 94 percent ofconsumers believe that supporting small companies within their community is important. The surveyalso found that consumers are increasingly willing to spend more money and travel further out oftheir way to shop with a small business.

“We know that small businesses are a vital part of our neighborhoods and our entire economy,”said Tim Davis, president of The UPS Store. “Small business owners, from startups to well-established neighborhood businesses, have the ability to make a big impact within their communityand beyond.”

As an entrepreneur, you may wonder how you can cash in on this rising popularity and expandyour own enterprise to reach these quality-seeking customers. Here are a few ways to make a bigimpact with your small business:

1. Go above and beyond for customersWhile it seems companies keep getting bigger, instances of excellent customer service seem to be dwindling. Due to this widespread lack of quality, many individuals are choosing to supportsmall business when it comes to obtaining what they need. Small companies have the uniqueoppor tunity to provide one-on-one attention to their customers. Those who excel at enticing andserving customers set themselves apart from the competition.

2. Get involved in your communitySome of the best marketing you can provide your small company is with involvement in philan -thropic efforts in your local community. Though restricted budgets cause some small businesses to keep charity to a minimum, there are a variety of other meaningful ways to show your organiza -tion’s generosity. Give your time to charitable causes related to your field. For example, if yousell pet products, offer to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Or, if your field is architecture, getyour company involved in organizations that build homes for families in need. If you haveemployees, encourage them to also help out. Sponsor a company-wide volunteer event at a localfood pantry or offer paid time off for such charitable endeavors.

3. Make products and services stand outAs a small business owner, you have the advantage over big box stores who lack specializedknowledge. Offer your customer base a niche product or service that can’t be found elsewhere.Give them quality, both in the product and customer support, and your business will reap therewards of happy, repeat customers and word-of-mouth promotion. If you offer several products,but find that most customers want only one or two offerings, focus on increasing the quality onthat area of business.

4. Share your knowledge through education and mentorshipAs a small business owner, you offer those within your community a unique background andexpertise. One of the easiest ways to give back is by educating eager minds interested in yourfield. Whether lecturing at the local college or getting involved in a mentorship program, present -ing yourself as a respected colleague not only sheds a positive light on your company, it alsohelps you build relationships. These relationships can be informal or you can team up with anorganization like SCORE to volunteer as a mentor. For more information, visit www.score.org.

5. Expand your reach through technologySocial media allows small businesses to reach a global population like never before. Start smallwith just one social media outlet and then build on your presence from there. If you have a market -ing team, ask that they maintain the account, or hire an outside consultant. Your website is also apowerful tool, so make sure it reflects your business in the way you want to be portrayed. Regularlyupdate your site to keep it current with the changing times. Also, make sure your website is opti -mized so more people looking for your unique products and services can easily find you.

For other tips for growing your business, visit http://smallbiz.theupsstore.com.

Small Business, Big ImpactFor The UPS Store small business customer andauthor Fred Koehler, making an impact on people’slives is what gives him genuine satisfaction.

“My small business is not as small as you mightthink. Through the stories I tell, I get to impact thelives of parents and kids all around the world.”

This celebrated children’s book author of “How to Cheer Up Dad” believes that being an activecommunity member has shaped his success,expanding his business to new heights. LikeKoehler’s story? Read more at:http://smallbiz.theupsstore.com/blog.


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There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to living a better life, but most people agree — feeling your best is aligned with making healthier choices. The road to well-being starts with making informed decisions that will help you to shop, cook, eat and feel better.

From career-driven singles to busy moms and dads, making healthy decisions on a daily basis is a challenge for most Americans. In fact, a 2014 study published for Food Marketing Institute by Prevention magazine and Rodale Inc. found that two out of threeshoppers agree that what you eat affects wellness, but a hectic lifestyle can disrupt even the healthiest of intentions.

A tool for smarter shoppingWith so much noise about food, diet fads, packaging claims and labeling, the information can be hard to sort through. The same study also found that people who wish to make better food choices plan to do so by consuming fewer unhealthy foods, preparingmore healthy dishes on their own and eating out less often. One tool that supports this common approach for healthy eating is theNuVal® Nutritional Scoring System, which helps savvy shoppers identify and compare foods on their nutritional value, just as onewould compare price.

“If you can count to 100, you can use NuVal,” said Mike Nugent, NuVal general manager. “As consumers shop in stores that usethe system, they’ll find the score on the shelf tag. Ranked from 1 to 100, foods with higher scores provide more nutrition. Thesescores allow you to make quick decisions while you shop. If two food products are similarly priced, but one has a higher score, simply choose the one with more nutrition.”

Based on science and endorsed by doctors, these scores were developed by an independent team of nutrition and medical experts.Created to empower consumers to get the most nutritional bang for their buck, the scores also track with the Department of Agriculture’sdietary guidelines and recommendations from the ChooseMyPlate.gov program.

Balanced livingBeyond helping you shop with a customized food plan, these scores can also help you in the kitchen with easy meal makeovers,power up your fitness regime with proper food choices and easily identify smarter food options that match your lifestyle. It all starts in the store with food choices that fuel your journey towards good nutrition, health and wellness.

With your unique needs in mind, make sure the next shopping experience helps to guide better eating habits, cooking styles andfitness plans for a better you. Visit nuval.com for shopping and nutrition tips or to find food stores that use the scoring system.

Swap your waythrough the dayConsider these healthy ideas formeals and snacks to fuel yourbusy day.

� Breakfast: Ditch the donutswith healthier hot breakfastideas such as poached, boiledor baked eggs (NuVal 56);whole grain cooked, hotoatmeal (NuVal 93); or a baked apple (NuVal 100) with cinnamon and rawwalnuts (NuVal 84).

� Lunch: Forget the fast foodand plan ahead with a salad ofbaby spinach (NuVal 100), onepound of sea scallops (NuVal67) sauteed in canola oil(NuVal 32), two segmentedoranges (NuVal 100) and 1tablespoon minced shallots(NuVal 100).

� Dinner: Prepare a heart-healthy feast of fish such asking salmon (NuVal 93) orfarm-raised coho salmon(NuVal 93) served along-side a baked sweet potato(NuVal 100).

� Snacks: Pack a piece of citrusfruit to reenergize your day.Fruits such as oranges,grapefruit, strawberries andpapaya all have a NuVal scoreof 100. For a kid-friendlysnack, top strips of celery,cucumbers or carrot sticks(NuVal 100) with a smear ofalmond butter (NuVal 84) andnatural raisins (NuVal 88).

Eat well while on-the-goNo matter where you eat — whetherit’s in the car, at the office, or caughtat the airport — you can makebetter eating decisions with a littlepreparation. Keep these tips inmind at your next grocery storevisit and you’ll be ready forhealthier on-the-go snacking:

� Commuter’s plan. Storehealthy, non-perishable snacks in computer bags, purses or cars.Portable possibilities includeapples; whole grain crackerswith almond butter; and whole-grain cereal with raw nuts and seeds.

� Desk-side dining. Pack highnutrition meals days you knowyou won’t get away from yourdesk. Roll a whole-grain pitaaround vegetables and leanprotein meat or poultry; mixchunks of fresh fruit with low-fat yogurt; dunk raw vegetablesinto non-fat dressing or Greekyogurt. For mid-afternoonsnacks, munch on 1 cup of air-popped popcorn; or 1 cup ofwhole-grain cereal mixed with atablespoon of raw nuts and seedsfor a protein punch.

� Salad bar basics: Visit yourlocal grocery store salad bar andhand craft several different smallsalads right in store for dinnersor take-to-work meals. Avoidmayonnaise-based items andhigh-fat toppings. Consider high-fiber red, black and white beansas one protein choice.

4 steps to a better youThe NuVal Nutritional Scoring System wasdevel oped to help shoppers make moreinformed decisions each time they shop.Here are the four easy-to-use steps to makemore nutritious decisions at the store:

1. Find it. Scores are on shelf tags so youcan compare price and nutritional value atthe same time.

2. Score it. The 1 to 100 score guides you to better food choices — higher scores mean better nutrition.

3. Compare it. Compare nutrition like price. No morescouring food labels. Use scores to choose betweenbrands or switch to more nutritious products.

4. Bag it. Make the best food choices to meet yourlifestyle, tastes and budget.

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