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Bradford J ournal VOL. 172 NO. 36 BRADFORD JOURNAL/MINER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 www.bradfordjournal.com Bradford Journal/McKean County Miner/Mount Jewett Echo Phone 814-465-3468 INDEX Local News/Weather 2 Comments & Opinions 3 Obituaries 4 Social News 6 Food/Recipes 8 Comics 13 Classieds 15 Word Seek/Crossword 16 Bradford Journal P.O. Box, Bradford, PA 16701 www.bradfordjournal.com Phone: 814-465-3468 Bradford’s Weekly Newpaper $ 1. 00 Bradford Journal Photo Joe Fuoco and his wife Linda sit in the shade near their 25th Anniversary Edition, 1978 stock Corvette entry, during this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show, held September 8th in downtown, Bradford. They attend the show every year. They also mentioned that it was nice to have the main stage sound connected to the speakers along Main Street: music and announcements could be heard everywhere at the event. Enjoying The Flavor Of The Show On Main Bradford Journal Photo Standing near the bandstand during this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show are (l- r) Loey Snyder, and her nieces Tammy Troutman and Gina Snyder. They com- mented on the good turnout, the great tal- ent, and the good weather, and mentioned also that they loved the line dancing crew. The event was held, September 8th in downtown Bradford. Having A Great Time Bradford Journal Photo The streets in downtown Bradford were jammed with hundreds of spectators during this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show held September 8th. And nowhere was there more excitement than on stage where volunteers provided great entertainment at the right price. Here, plunked down for the duration, are some of the show’s most appreciative audience. Plunked Down For The Duration Of Show

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Bradford JournalVOL. 172 NO. 36 BRADFORD JOURNAL/MINER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 www.bradfordjournal.com

Bradford Journal/McKean County Miner/Mount Jewett Echo Phone 814-465-3468

INDEX

Local News/Weather 2Comments & Opinions 3Obituaries 4 Social News 6Food/Recipes 8Comics 13Classifi eds 15Word Seek/Crossword 16

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Bradford Journal PhotoJoe Fuoco and his wife Linda sit in the shade near their 25th Anniversary Edition, 1978 stock Corvette entry, during this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show, held September 8th in downtown, Bradford. They attend the show every year. They also mentioned that it was nice to have the main stage sound connected to the speakers along Main Street: music and announcements could be heard everywhere at the event.

Enjoying The Flavor Of The Show On Main

Bradford Journal PhotoStanding near the bandstand during this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show are (l-r) Loey Snyder, and her nieces Tammy Troutman and Gina Snyder. They com-mented on the good turnout, the great tal-ent, and the good weather, and mentioned also that they loved the line dancing crew. The event was held, September 8th in downtown Bradford.

Having A Great Time

Bradford Journal PhotoThe streets in downtown Bradford were jammed with hundreds of spectators during this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show held September 8th. And nowhere was there more excitement than on stage where volunteers provided great entertainment at the right price. Here, plunked down for the duration, are some of the show’s most appreciative audience.

Plunked Down For The Duration Of Show

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LOCAL NEWS & OPINIONS

Thursday, September 12:Mostly cloudy, be-coming partly sunny today, with a chance of showers and thun-derstorms. High of 72°.ThursdayNight:Mostly cloudy, be-coming partly cloudy tonight with a chance of rain. Low of 48°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Friday, September 13:Mostly sunny and much cooler to-day with a high of 57°Friday Night:Partly cloudy to-night and cooler with a low of 39°.

Saturday, September 14:Mostly sunny and slightly warmer today with a high of 61°.Saturday Night:Mostly clear to-night and cool with a low of 40°.

Sunday, September 15:Sunny and nice to-day with a high of 68°.Sunday Night:Warmer with pe-riods of rain to-night and an over-night low of 48°.

Monday,September 16:Slightly cooler to-day with periods of clouds and sun-shine. High of 64°.Monday Night:Clear tonight and cool with an over-night low of 42°.

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The Kiwanis Club of Bradford will hold auditions for its annual fun-draiser show, Ki-wanis Kapers, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on Chambers Street. According to show chairman Michele McCann this year’s theme is Kiwanis Kapers: Guess Who’s Com-ing to Kapers? “This year’s show will feature many parts for so-loists, dancers and comic actors while keeping our au-dience surprised about who might be coming on stage next,” said Mrs. McCann. Individuals are

needed to portray a number of char-acters including parents, grandpar-ents, young adult children, a set of quirky neighbors who are passionate hunters, and some older adults who are technologically challenged. There also are roles for featured soloists, dancers from middle school age and up and speaking roles for comedy scenes. Those wishing to audition for a singing part should bring sheet music or instrumental re-corded music on a CD or iPod. Sing-ers should prepare about a one-minute section of the song. There are also solo parts for pop or country singers in a

segment compara-ble to a reality sing-ing competition. Fi-nal song choices for the show will be at the discretion of the director. Dance audi-tions for the show’s dance numbers will be held at the same time as the singing and acting audi-tions. Those audition-ing are asked to wear comfortable clothes and shoes as they will be taught a dance sequence for the audition (no jeans please). Acting parts are available for two different skits and people of various ages, including a few young children will be needed. For speaking roles those audi-tioning will be

asked to read lines and to react to vari-ous situations. Auditions are open to adults as well as college, high school and middle school students. Children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade can sign up to per-form in a children’s group number at the time of auditions, but do not need to audition. Show dates are November 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. at

Bradford Area High School. The show will be directed by Shel-ley Wright with assistant directors Kristin Asinger and Lynne Shannon Kuntz. Choreographers for the show are Katie Neidich, Mauri Wilson and Amanda Troisi. Proceeds from the show are dis-tributed among nu-merous nonprofi t groups in the com-munity by the Ki-

wanis Club, with an emphasis on organizations that support youth and youth development, said Mrs. McCann. Additional de-tails on roles and musical selections are available at the Kiwanis Club of Bradford Facebook page at www.face-book.com/kiwanis-club.bradford. For more infor-mation or ques-tions prior to audi-tions, contact Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Kuntz or Mrs. Asinger

Kiwanis Club Of Bradford To Hold Auditions For Kapers Show

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5 ¢ENTS WORTH by Grant Nichols It’s A Matter Of Opinion...

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“A Declaration of War” -by Bob Perry The lobbing of Cruz missiles into the sovereign country of Syria by an order by President Obama will be an unquestion-able Declaration of War. Syria is not an imminent threat to the United States and has not shown any provocation towards this country. Having boxed himself into a corner, Obama is dis-playing to the world his ineptness and in-experience in the fi rst degree. The height of his bumbling is clearly refl ected by his insistence that he did not draw a red line but clearly for history to note, he did. Obama turned to Congress for advice and support for surely he has been advised of the position he has placed himself into. By fi ring Cruz missiles without a ‘decla-ration of war’ from Congress Obama will undoubtedly face impeachment because despite his assertion that he has the consti-tutional right to do so: he does not. In war it is treasonous to aid and abet the enemy and the case could be made on the part of the president by announcing in ad-vance the plans of the attacks he is propos-ing. If the events that are about to unfold do include striking Syria the results will surely include the killing of Syrian citi-zens and likely Russian advisors that are stationed there. To think the US military is safe from any retaliatory action is folly at best. Obama claims he was elected to end wars and not to start them, I feel mini-mally he has started a new ‘Cold War’ if he decides not to act at this time. The sword rattling that some countries, Iran and Russia specifi cally, has embarked

upon gives evidence that this may well be the case. If he does act and we are drawn into war there will undoubtedly unfore-seen consequences that we will suffer for. The fallout of starting an unprovoked war including the announcing military plans to the opposition, could be that President Obama may face charges of treason and forever taint any legacy he was hoping to achieve. Another downside, even at this point, may be that the Nobel Peace Prize which Obama was awarded (something he did not earn by any stretch of the imagination) may be recalled. Note that in 2012 a pe-tition was initiated which has prompted Swedish authorities to investigate the ap-parent betrayal of offi cial in the awarding of the Prize by deviation from Nobel’s wishes in making the award citing the un-deserved award made to Obama. Objection by Congress to Obama’s de-sire to strike Syria is essential because the horrifi c events (killing of citizens by any means) that are taking place in Syria is a case for the UN, not the US alone, to ad-dress. Since the Security Council will not take the issue up, it is inherent for Presi-dent Obama take what he claims is irrefu-table evidence to the World Court in the Hague (a UN court) and have Assad tried for his crimes. Apparently this has not been included in options and I have not received any feed-back in attempts to get this option put on the table including the US Senate.

We spent some time over the weekend in downtown Bradford, during the 16th Annual Autumn Daze Car Show held, September 8th where we found Main Street and most of the side Streets cram packed with automobile entries, vendors and display booths. And once again for the sixteenth year running, we can say that Gary Hoy and his crew turned out a car show event even better than the last. Included in this issue are a selection of photos of those people who captured our atten-tion during the day. Other photos can be found in the gallery. Included also in this week’s edition are a few photos taken during the Bradford Ecumenical Home’s Grandparents day Event held September 8th……..Darrel Bigley, manager of the Bradford VFW tells us they have completed the Events Center area of their building at 94 Barbour Street, Bradford. While this weekend they will continue to Karaoke with Marty on Friday, September 13th, the following week, Friday, September 20th, beginning at 6:30 PM they will bring us “An Evening of Comedy” pre-sented by The Comedy Company fea-turing 3 comedians……..The owners of the Kennedy Street Café, Jim and Anita Derx celebrated their 30th year wedding anniversary, September 10th. They tell us they were married in 1983 in Olean, NY at the Trinity United Methodist Church and without going into detail tell us they had two receptions. Anita says that on the whole it has been a great 30 years, admitting that they have had their ups and downs. They both say that they have learned to work things out along the way. In the meantime, Anita says that following the local GE Oil and Gas-Dresser pic-nic that Jim will be catering, a weekend in Las Vegas would make a nice anni-versary trip. Jim, a simple man at heart, said the fl owers he brought her today should be suffi cient for celebrating the event- just another thing for them to work out along the way………The bottom line of our present confron-tation with Syria is this: an Admin-istration beating the drums of war, and a Syrian President, and at least one Super Power, Russia, acting to silence the drums. In 2003 we went to war for reasons conjured by an ad-ministration whose members had never thought much about morality, or if they had, decided not to take the moral road. This time around, we as world healers should consider the concept of “do no harm”, and the consequences for ignor-ing it.

Bradford Journal PhotoDuring the annual Autumn Daze Car Show held downtown Bradford, September 8th, Jon Culbertson and his wife Shelly of Warren, PA stand with their ’53 Ford F100 Pick-up truck. It has a 302 cu. in. engine, a stock suspension and was given a new life by the couple to “drive and have fun with,” according to Jon. “It’s no garage queen,” he continued. Jon works for PAPCO and Shelly works for CVS.

This 1953 Ford F100 Is For Driving And Fun

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OBITUARIESDonald Morrison

Donald W. Morrison, 72, of Bradford, passed away on Sunday (Aug. 18, 2013)at The Pavilion at Bradford RegionalMedical Center. He was born on March 27, 1941, in Hackensack, N.J., a son of Leah Hicks Morrison and the late Robert G. Morrison. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served aboard the U.S.S. DuPont and the U.S.S. Canberra. In addition to his mother, Leah Morri-son of Jackson, N.J., he is also survived by one son, Gregory Morrison of Ormsby; one daughter, Michele Hoover of Brad-ford; two brothers, Robert Morrison and Jack Morrison, both of Saddle Brook, N.J.; one sister, Gloria (James) Glassman of In-dialantic, Fla.; one granddaughter, Kelsey Hoover of Bradford; longtime companion, Jan Hulings of Bradford; and several niec-es and nephews.

Bradford Journal PhotoStanding beside Joe Fuoco’s 1978 Corvette, Tony Lonzi (III) 12, and his dad Tony Lonzi, Jr. 45, spend some quality time together during this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show held in downtown, Bradford, September 8th. Young Tony thought the cars were “cool”, while his dad commented on the great paint jobs and the nostalgia of the event. They rode downtown on their bicycles, and they planned to return home in time for the end of the Steelers game.

Active Young People Attend Car Show

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESBeware Of The Pitfalls Of Public Wi-Fi

-by Jason Alderman Ever notice how many people walk down the street completely engrossed in their smartphones and tablets? I fully ex-pect to see one of them to walk into a light post one day. Although it’s great having access to email, social networking and online shop-ping anywhere, anytime, such conveni-ence comes with a certain amount of risk, according to Jennifer Fischer, Head of Americas Payment System Security, Visa Inc. “Unless you’re hyper-vigilant about using secure networks and hack-proof passwords, someone sitting at the next ta-ble – or halfway around the world – could be watching your every move online and stealing valuable personal and fi nancial information right off your device,” says Fischer. “There are two primary potential dan-gers with Wi-Fi,” notes Fischer. “The fi rst is using an unsecured network – as many public hotspots are. With a little know-how and the right tools, cybercriminals could easily eavesdrop on your online ac-tivity. “The second hazard is phony wire-less networks that impersonate legitimate Wi-Fi hot spots. You think you’re logged onto a trusted network, but instead a cy-bercriminal has hijacked your session and can see all the private information you ac-cess or input.” When using public Wi-Fi networks, al-ways follow these safety precautions: • Change default settings on your laptop, smartphone or tablet to require that you must manually select a particular Wi-Fi network, rather than automatically ac-cepting the strongest available signal. • Avoid any network connections your device lists as “unsecured” (look for the “lock” icon). But if you must log on to a public network, avoid websites that require log-ins and passwords – e.g., bank accounts or email. • Ask for the exact name of the es-tablishment’s hot spot address – don’t be fooled by lookalikes. • Only send personal data via Wi-Fi to encrypted websites (those whose ad-dresses begin with “https” and display a lock icon). To be safe, you may want to avoid conducting fi nancial transactions on public Wi-Fi altogether; instead, use your secure home network. • Consider using a third-party virtual private network (VPN) product to encrypt your Internet traffi c. • Regularly update virus and spyware protection software, make sure fi rewalls are on, and load operating system updates as soon as they become available, whether for your computer or smartphone.

• Turn off Wi-Fi on your device when it’s not in use. • Never leave a computer unattended while signed-in and always sign out com-pletely at the end of a session. • Keep an eye out for “shoulder surf-ers” who watch as you type in your pass-word. • Finally, change passwords regular-ly and use different ones for each website you visit. Use a mixture of letters, numbers and symbols and avoid common words and phrases. Security experts recommend using at least 12 characters instead of the minimum eight characters commonly re-quired. Cybercrime is a booming business. Ac-cording to the 2012 Norton Cybercrime Report, its global price tag topped $388 billion last year, more than the global

black market in marijuana, cocaine and heroin combined. It impacts individuals, small and large businesses and govern-ments alike. On October 2, 2013, Visa Inc. is hosting its fi fth Global Security Summit in Wash-ington, D.C. “We’re bringing together ex-perts from the worlds of government, law enforcement, technology, fi nance, retail commerce and academia to explore how industry and government can collaborate to address cyber security,” says Fischer. “Those interested in attending can regis-ter for free at www.visasecuritysummit.com.” Being able to access the Internet any-where anytime can be a great convenience and time-saver. Just make sure you know what precautions to take when using pub-lic Wi-Fi networks.

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Bradford Journal PhotoMarlene and Roy Robertson enjoy their family during the Grandparents’ Day event at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, September 8th. Left to right in the front are Kellen Veilleux 4, Braxx Veilleux 8, Marlene Robertson, Brodie Manning 4, and Roy Robert-son. Left to right in the back are Melissa Veilleux, Miranda Manning holding 1-year-old Bentley Manning, and Lisa Bailey (Marlene and Roy’s Daughter, Miranda and Melissa’s mom). Kellen and Braxx are Melissa’s children while Brodie and Bentley are Miranda’s children.

Four Generations At Ecumenical Celebration

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BIRTHS

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SEPTEMBER 2013:SEPTEMBER 12:Knitting Club 1-3pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Whether you are an expert knit-ter or have never picked up a set of needles, this informal club is for you. Meets weekly in the Carnegie Room. For more information, call the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 17: Ceramics for all Levels 5-7pm Thursdays Ceramics Studio, Uni-versity of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA. Noncredit class designed for students of all levels in ceramics. Learn basics of hand build-ing, slab work, wheel throwing, and form and function with the freedom to tap into your creative self. Fee includes clay and glazes. Cost: $155. For more infor-mation or to register, contact the Divi-sion of Continuing Education and Re-gional Development at 814-362-5078 or [email protected] 13:Preschool Story Hour 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Brad-ford, PA. Featuring guest reader, Sandy Caparotta. Includes story, craft, snack, and social interaction. Geared toward pre-K children, accommodates infants and toddlers. For more information, contact Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527SEPTEMBER 14:Kiwanis Strategic Planning Meeting 9-11am Church of the Ascension

Bradford Area Calendar of Events:

Daughter, Aug. 25, to Robert and Ka-ren Mosher, Bradford, PA.Son, Sept. 1, to Christopher App and Amanda Anderson, Rixford, PA.Son, Sept. 3, to Brandie English, Bradford, PA.Son, Sept. 4, to Caitlin Stickle and Anthony Holly, Eldred, PA.Daughter, Sept. 5, to Tiffany and Joe Warner, Bradford, PA.Son, Sept. 6, to Blair and Andrew Comes, Bradford, PA.Son, Sept. 6, to Shannon and Simon Johnson, Eldred, PA.

Bradford TOPS #16 Vickie Johnson opened the Tops #16 meeting at the First Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon, Septem-ber 5th. There were 31 weigh-ins with a loss of 15 3/4 pounds. Loser of the week was Gloria Atkinson and offi cer of the week was Sue DalleValle. Exercise awards went to the follow-ing: 50 miles: Vickie Johnson, Carol Zei-gler, Anna Wells, Donna Douthit, Trud-ie Puller, Jessie Skillman, Elaine Harris, Carole VanSickle, Jean Saulter, Jamie Larson, Maxine Eschrich, Liz. Tanner, and Kelly Galloway. 100 miles: Barb. Smead, Sylvana Reed, Virginia Comilla, and 150 miles to Car-olyn Frantz. Favors and center pieces were worked on by members for the Fall Rally being held Sept. 14 at Togi’s Res-taurant. The date and place for the Christmas party was set. The forbid-den food for this week is cake. The inspirational message by Bev. Hannon: was: “Life is fragile, handle with care.” Helpful hint was given by Sue Dal-levalle: “To bake potatoes quickly, place in salt water for 15 minutes before baking.” Jean Miller’s Fashion Tip was: “If buying an everyday handbag, look for one in synthetic or real leather. and stick to dark neutral colors. The meeting was closed with a prayer.

Eagles Supporting Autism 5th Annual Dice Run 11am registration Bradford Eagles Club 49 East Main Street, Bradford, PA. Mys-tery ride! Bring a helmet, no passport re-quired. Any street legal vehicle permitted. $15 drivers and $15 passengers. Everyone rolls. $100 high roller, $50 low roller. Din-ner included. Chinese auction. For more information, contact the Bradford Eagles Club at 814-362-3388.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!SEPTEMBER 16:Wee Readers 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Lit-tle ones can bring their favorite stories to share with a friend! For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527.SEPTEMBER 17: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 more information, e-mail [email protected] Book Club 5pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Club meets once a month, limited to 20 par-ticipants. For this month’s selection and more information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.SEPTEMBER 18:

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FAMILY FEATURES

Returning to a school or

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Schedules and agendas

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BLT BoatsServes 6

1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Smoked Bacon Ranch Sandwich Spread & Dip, divided

2 cups chopped lettuce, 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup seeded and chopped tomato

1 cup chopped, sliced turkey (about 6 ounces)

6 hot dog bunsCrumbled crisp-cooked

bacon, optional

In medium mixing bowl, gently stirtogether sandwich spread, choppedlettuce, tomato and turkey. Fill hot dogbuns with mixture. If desired, garnishwith bacon.

Veggie Lovers Sandwichwith Roasted GarlicServes 2

1 sourdough sandwich roll, toasted

2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sandwich Spread & Dip

8 slices of mixed grilled vegetables, such as eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, red onions and mushrooms

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional

Spread both sides of sandwich rollwith garlic sandwich spread. Topwith layers of grilled vegetablesand a sprinkle of cheese, if desired.

Fusion Reuben SandwichServes 2

2 slices rye bread2 tablespoons Hidden Valley

Spicy Chipotle Pepper Sandwich Spread & Dip

2 slices (2 ounces) corned beef or pastrami

1/4 cup drained sauerkraut2 slices Swiss cheese

Spread one side of each slice ofbread with sandwich spread. Topwith meat, sauerkraut and cheese.Close sandwich and grill untilcheese is melted.

Makes Great MealAny Way You Stack ItWeekday lunch breakers rejoice — thesandwich is making a comeback. Kick-start your lunch routine with these easytips and craveable recipes that are sure to inspire lunch envy:

Prep the Week: Create a shopping listbased on your week’s menu, and prepyour ingredients in advance so creating adelicious sandwich is easy. Have a littlefun and experiment. Bet you didn’t knowthat if you put two pieces of bread in thesame slot of the toaster, the outside of thebread gets crispy and the inside stays softand pillowy.

Spread the Love: Spice things up with aSmoked Bacon Ranch or Spicy ChipotlePepper Hidden Valley Sandwich Spread & Dip — it’s a simple addition and guar -anteed to be tasty. For more recipes, visitwww.hiddenvalley.com/sandwiches.

Nibble Ready: Stock your fridge withquick, grab-and-go snacks and sides. Freshvegetables are a tasty treat when dipped inCountry Herb Ranch or Oven RoastedGarlic Parmesan Hidden Valley SandwichSpread & Dip. Made with white beans andcream cheese, each tablespoon has one-third the calories of mayonnaise. Cherrytomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower or bellpepper strips also make great dippers.

Leftover Magic: Repurpose boring left -overs into delicious sandwiches to takeon-the-go for school and office lunches.Simply add spread and bread. Yesterday’sroast chicken is today’s tasty ChickenBacon Club.

Chicken Bacon Club SandwichesServes 5

2 cups shredded, cooked chicken

1/2 cup Hidden Valley Smoked Bacon Ranch Sandwich Spread & Dip

10 slices buttermilk sandwich bread, toasted

5 leaves lettuce1 large tomato, sliced1 large avocado, sliced

Stir chicken and sandwich spreadtogether. Spread 1/2 cup chickensalad on 5 slices of toast. Top withlettuce, tomato, avocado and remain -ing toast to create sandwiches.

Louisiana-style Muffaletta SandwichesServes 10

1 16-ounce loaf sweet Italian or French bread, cut in half lengthwise

1/2 cup Hidden Valley Oven-Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sandwich Spread & Dip

3/4 pound assorted Italian deli meats, such as ham, salami and mortadella

1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese1/2 cup sliced green olives

Lettuce, if desired

Open loaf of bread and spread sand wich spreadon both sides of cut surfaces. Top one side withlayers of meat, cheese, olives and lettuce andthen close with other side. Slice into 2-inch wideseg ments for serving.

BLT Boats

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Fusion Reuben Sandwich

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Bradford Journal PhotoEighty-nine-year-old Marjorie Thompson (front left) sits next to her daughter-in-law Marion Thompson. Posing behind them are Marjorie’s son Ron and his wife Gail Smith Thompson. Just another mom and her kids. They were enjoying a little con-versation during grandparent’s day at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, September 8th, when we came along. Marjorie tells us she is very fortunate to be so healthy. God bless her!

Mom And Her Kids

Bradford Journal PhotoUPB Students under the guidance of Tonya Eckley (2nd from left), the school’s Coor-dinator of Community Engagement, helped set up, decorate, and run games during the Bradford Ecumenical Home’s Grandparents’ Day event, September 8th. Here, some of the volunteers relax around a table before clean-up. Left to right, around the table are Hannah Fielding (of Union City), Tonya Eckley (coordinator, of Bradford) Laura Klitsch (of Harrisburg), Mary Young (of Oil City), and Clayton Johnson (of Pitts-burgh). They mentioned that they enjoyed seeing the interaction of the young people with the old.

Students Help Out at Ecumenical Event

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ON THE HEALTHY SIDEWellPoint Provides Tips For Playing It Safe With Medicine

(NAPSI)—As we age, most of us come to depend on prescription drugs to help us live healthier, longer lives. But the very medications that we count on for better health could also land us in the hospital. Drug mishaps are especially common among older Americans, who generally take more medications to treat chronic conditions. Fortunately, with a little bit of caution, many incidents can be prevented. Matthew Gibbs, Pharm. D., chief phar-macy executive for pharmacy services at WellPoint, one of the nation’s largest insurers, which serves hundreds of thou-sands of Medicare members through its af-fi liated Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug and Medicare Supplement Plans, of-fers the following tips for playing it safe with prescription drugs. Know Your Drugs. Know everything you can about each drug you take, includ-ing its name, color, shape, dosage, side ef-fects, what it treats, when and how to take it, and how to store it. Maintain a checklist that you can carry with you on a trip or in an emergency. If you don’t understand something, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Sometimes, it is helpful to take a friend to the doctor so you don’t miss anything. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, such as those offered through WellPoint’s affi liates, your insurer may have a phar-macist review your drugs with you at no extra cost. Beware of Interactions. Interactions are most likely to occur after your drugs have changed, following a doctor appoint-ment or hospital visit. When you’re pre-scribed a new drug, make sure the doctor knows about your existing medications, including over-the-counter supplements, which also can cause interactions. Some drugs may affect your balance, so keep your home clear of potential fall hazards. Be aware that certain foods may cause ad-verse reactions. If you think you’re having a bad interaction, call the doctor immedi-ately. Follow Instructions. Taking different medicines isn’t easy. Establish a routine by taking your medication at the same time every day. An inexpensive pillbox may help you stay organized. Never increase, decrease or stop a dosage without talking to your doctor. If swallowing is diffi cult,

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

American Institute for Cancer Research Q:I’m trying to lose weight. If I eat healthfully during the week, it doesn’t hurt to splurge on weekends, does it? A: Theoretically, what we do on fi ve days should have greater impact than what we do on two. But, if you’re trying to lose weight and your splurge goes too far, even healthy eating the rest of the week can’t save enough calories to drop the pounds you want to shed. For your treat, instead of grabbing everything you see, choose a few selections that really give you pleas-ure and let other options pass. Even one big splurge of 400 or 500 calories doesn’t put you off course the way ten little 100-calorie extras add up throughout the weekend. Think about splurging in a new way – consider options that are special, but not high-calorie or low in nutrition-

al value. How about treating yourself to shrimp instead of chicken in a stir-fry or salad, sampling an unfamiliar but tantaliz-ingly delicious tropical fruit for a snack or dessert, or relaxing with a special tea? An-other thought: if you don’t overly restrict yourself all week, you may fi nd you don’t head into the weekend feeling so deprived that you need to splurge. Finally, if food and drink splurges have been your way to reward yourself and relax after a hard week, experiment with non-food ways to accomplish the same goal, such as relax-ing with a movie, talking with a friend, or enjoying time outdoors.

ask your doctor or pharmacist for a liquid alternative or to crush your tablets (if al-lowable, but don’t do it yourself). Get Help If You Need It. Please don’t risk your health because of concerns about cost. Medicare Prescription Drug Plans cover the cost of most drugs, including low-cost generic options, although pre-miums may apply. Additionally, there are a number of programs to help with pre-scription drug costs. Social Security, for example, may offer “extra help,” depend-ing on your income. Contact your local offi ce for details. And WellPoint helps sponsor the National Council on Aging’s Benefi tsCheckUp, which connects people with help for medicine, rent, utilities and meals. For details, visit www.benefi ts-checkup.org/wellpoint. Finally, never take someone else’s medicine for any reason. “Your doctor has prescribed your medicine for a reason,” Gibbs said. “By working closely with your physician and your pharmacist, taking the correct dosage at the right time, and educating yourself about possible side effects, you should be able to get that benefi t while heading off any problems.” WellPoint affi liates offer Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in all 50 states. In many states, plans are sold under the UniCare brand. WellPoint affi liates are PPO plans, HMO plans and PDP plans with a Medi-care contract. Enrollment in WellPoint af-fi liates depends on contract renewal. The benefi t information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefi ts. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, co-payments and re-strictions may apply. Benefi ts, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, pre-mium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on Jan. 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.

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Bradford Journal PhotoAt the Little Power Shop booth, Septem-ber 8th, during the 16th Annual Autumn Daze Car Show, employees, (l-r), Kariann Thompson (of Ulysses, PA), Vicki Her-zog (of Smethport, PA, and Emily Waters (of Angelica, NY), pose in the shade of their tent. They were distributing T-Shirts, and other literature, promoting their per-formance car parts shop on Minard Run Road.

The Power Shop Girls

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Autum Daze Car Show 2013

Bradford Journal PhotoContributing to the on-stage entertain-ment during the September 8th, Autumn Daze Car Show in downtown, Bradford, Jeff Sherwood, the son of the area’s well-known Bruce Sherwood, takes the stage to belt out his rendition of what has come to be known as Sinatra’s “New York, New York”. His performance; the vocal, the phrasing, and the choreography, did old blues eyes justice.

Jeff Does Sinatra

Bradford Journal PhotoBig Arn Motor Sports Club displayed and promoted their club, their Karts and their Trophies, September 8th during this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show held in downtown, Bradford. In the back, left to right are Nick Arnold14, and his dad Chad Arnold. Nick is the 2013, 1st place points winner at Stateline. In the front, left to right are Kyle Arnold 12, Kailie Arnold 10, Sue Arnold (the mom, and the 2013, 3rd place women’s point winner at Stateline), and Logan Eschrich 14, (the 2013, 2nd place points winner at Stateline). (See more photos in the gallery.)

Kart Racing Motor Sports Club At Show

Bradford Journal PhotoA photographer by trade, Robin Palmer served as one of the great entertainers who helped make this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show notable. She sang “The Way We Were”, “Stupid Cupid”, “Harper Valley PTA”, “One Fine Day”, and a duet with Kevin Abby, “Endless Love”. She also danced the Charleston, in costume. Who whudda guessed! The event was held in downtown Bradford, September 8th.

Palmer The Entertainer

Bradford Journal PhotoThis family from St. Marys, members of the Elk County Cruizers stands beside their entry during the Autumn Daze Car Show held September 8th in downtown Bradford. Left to right are Jame Urey (works for PC Systems), Betsy Hoy (a friend works for Zito Media), 16-mos.-old Tre Walker, Joe Walker (works for the St. Mary’s Box Company), and Dick Walker (Joe’s brother who works for CMT). Tre is the son of Jame Urey and Joe Walker. The car is a 1973 Pontiac Firebird that they picked up for $25.00 and re-stored to the original condition. They drive it around and take it to shows. (See more photos in the gallery.)

1973 Pontiac Firebird Completely Restored

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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE SEPTEMBER 12 - SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)It is possible for you to make progress and for something to ‘fi t’ or ‘work’ without forcing it now. TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)You don’t need to be focusing so intently on something so trivial. GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)This week, don’t become preoccupied with wishing something in your world was more substantial, extensive or plentiful. CANCER - (June 21 - July 22)Someone in your world needs careful handling now.LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)This week, don’t think that by being refl ective, you’re wasting valuable time. Stepping back briefl y will help enormously.VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)This week, there could be a reason why support you wish was forthcoming from someone is not. LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)This week, something you’ve long wanted is about to become within reach. It may be time to consider if you still want it.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23, - Nov. 21)The plan you’re implementing can and will work if you want it to. SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)This week, it could be time to give time and attention to pursuing something new rather than revisit what’s becoming tired or tedious.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19)This week, it becomes clearer that you must take action in a particular area. AQUARIUS - (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)This week, you know what situation you can - and ought to - fi x. It needs your attention and can no longer be put off. Give it your attention.PISCES - (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)This week, you could discover you have more explaining to do but, once done, you will be reassured about how much support you do actually have available to you.

CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGSEngagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths

ENGAGEMENTS:

(None)

MARRIAGES:

FOX/WITTER -Kimberly Ann Fox of Cyclone, Pa., and Jeffery Jay Wi tter of Hinsdale, N.Y., were united in marriage Aug. 21 at the Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, NV. The bride is the daugh-ter of Sandy Fox of Cyclone and the late Greg Fox, and the groom is the son of Geraldine Witter of Allegany, N.Y., and the late Robert Witter.

BIRTHS:

AUG. 25, 2013:Daughter, Aug. 25, to Robert and Ka-ren Mosher, Brad-ford, PA.SEPT. 1, 2013:Son, Sept. 1, to Christopher App and Amanda An-derson, Rixford, PA.Daughter, Sept. 1, to Allison and Tarvish Asel, Kane, PA.SEPT. 3, 2013:Son, Sept. 3, to Brandie English, Bradford, PA.Son, Sept. 3, to John and Cath-erine Buzzard, Al-legany, NY.Daughter, Sept. 3,

to Jeremy Sturm and Michelle Mar-tin, Olean, NY.Son, Sept. 3, to Nick Finch and Emily Redeye, Kill Buck, NY.SEPT. 4, 2013:Daughter, Sept. 4, to Heidi and Jesse Spehar, Port Alle-gany, NY.Son, Sept. 4, to Caitlin Stickle and Anthony Holly, El-dred, PA.Son, Sept. 4, Corey Light and Aspen Goodrich, Little Valley, NY.SEPT. 5, 2013:Son, Sept. 5, to Tanya and Mat-thew Gayley Jr., Kane, PA.Daughter, Sept. 5,

to Tiffany and Joe Warner, Bradford, PA.SEPT. 6, 2013:Son, Sept. 6, to Blair and Andrew Comes, Bradford, PA.Son, Sept. 6, to Shannon and Si-mon Johnson, El-dred, PA.Son, Sept. 6, to Ashly and Frank-lin Miller, Allegany, NY.Son, Sept. 6, to Courtney Crouse and Jacob Dowdy, Salamanca, NY

DEATHS:

AUG. 14, 2013:W O R D E N , Pamela Cook -

66, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Smethport, Pa.AUG. 18, 2013:M O R R I S O N , Donald W. - 72, of Bradford, PA.AUG. 29, 2013:MARCONI, Hazel B. Woods - 91, of Florida, formerly of Kane, PA.AUG. 30, 2013:SAFREED, Jack D. - 87, of Mt. Jewett, PA.AUG. 31, 2013:COSTANZO, Jar-rett J. - 6, of Kane, PA.DOUGLAS, Olivia - 12, of Eldred, PA.MECKLEY, David E. - 46, of Kane, PA.SEPT. 1, 2013:FIEM, Patricia J.

Babola - 87, of Youngsville, for-merly of Port Al-legany, PA.FIEGL, Carolyn E. - 78, of Smethport, PA.SEPT. 3, 2013:M C C L O S K E Y, George L. - 83, of Mt. Jewett, PA.HAGG, Barbara A. Heddens - 82, of Mechanicsburg, PA.CORBIN, Lloyd F. - 92, of Limestone, NY.BIGLEY, Connie L. Harker - 66, of Kane, PA.SEPT. 5, 2013:BAILEY, Dorothy M. - 87, of Shingle-house, PA.

Bradford Journal PhotoFormer police chief, Dick Cavallero en-joys a conversation with his cousin, Tom Nupp of Jamestown, September 8th dur-ing this year’s Autumn Daze Car Show held in downtown, Bradford. Dick tells us it’s the best annual edition of the car show he’s seen yet, with “Gary Hoy and his troop doing a fabulous job.

Says, “Best Show Yet”

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JUST PASSING TIME

WORD SEEK

THEME: “FOOTBALL”

ACROSS:

1. Dads6. Common inquir-ies9. *You can place a football one in Ve-gas13. Throat dangler14. Australian run-ner15. Man with a mis-sion16. Sans-_____ font17. Day ___18. Deserving of re-spect?19. Rains and snows together21. *Start of the game23. Greatest possi-ble24. Hit the road25. Hair raiser28. Affi rmative30. *A ______ de-fense uses fi ve de-fensive backs35. Smell37. “____ the night before Christmas...”39. Ronald Reagan’s wife40. Formerly Persia41. Certain saxes43. Cow sounds44. Goes great with

onions46. *Most players must be still until this47. Whimper48. Wiggle room50. Moonfi sh52. “___ the season ...”53. Chapter 11 is-sue55. Mutt57. *Final destina-tion61. Like Anthony Kiedis’s group64. Refi ned woman65. Caustic chemi-cal67. Star in Cygnus69. Cell phone bill item70. *Received when deplaning to attend the Pro Bowl?71. Dough or cab-bage72. Simon does this73. Grass bristle74. Correct

DOWN:1. It causes infl am-mation2. They go north and south in NYC3. Opposite of knit4. Venusian, e.g.5. *Defensive score6. Come clean, with

“up”7. It increases strength of signals8. San Francisco’s 1906 event9. Pitcher’s illegal move10. Taro plant11. Not kosher12. Feudal laborer15. Jelly ingredient20. Kappa Alpha _____22. Wayside stop24. Knickknackery25. *Tailgating sta-ple?26. Creepy27. Furlough29. Hole-making tools31. *Where football training happens32. Flogger’s tool33. Food safety threat34. Plural of lysis36. Was aware of38. Cleaning bar42. Elbow room45. Radar + dome49. Japanese capital51. *Only 11 al-lowed here54. Isabella Swan of “Twilight”56. Watery dis-charge of the eyes

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57. Plural of #14 Across58. Org. with a mis-sion

59. Normandy land-ing60. Opposite of zigs61. Bit attachment62. In one case

63. Seaside bird66. Coniferous tree68. Made in the morning?

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Bedrooms

In a recent study, almost half (44 percent) offamilies did not know the peak time for homefire fatalities is when most people are asleep(between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.). So, in additionto making sure you have smoke and carbonmonoxide detectors within hearing distance of your bedrooms, take the below steps tofire-proof the bedrooms themselves:

� Do not trap electrical cords against walls.Heat can build up, posing a fire hazard.

� Use only lab-approved electric blankets and warmers. Make sure cords are not worn or coming apart. Do not leave electricblankets switched on all night unless theyare marked “suitable for all night use.”

� Keep bedding, curtains and other combust -ible items at least three feet away fromspace heaters.

� Never smoke in bed.

� Replace mattresses made before the 2007Federal Mattress Flammability Standard. By law, mattresses made since then arerequired to be safer.

� Have a working smoke alarm in everybedroom and outside each sleeping area.

Living Room

� Do not overload electrical outlets.

� Never run electrical cords under carpets.

� Check all electrical cords for fraying orother signs of damage.

� Only light decorative candles when adultsare in the room. Use stable candle holdersthat will not catch fire. Blow candles outwhen you leave.

� During a power failure, do not use candlesor oil lamps for light. Keep battery-operatedflashlights and lanterns in easily accessibleplaces. Candles used for light in the absenceof electrical power cause one-third of fatalhome candle fires.

� Make sure you have a working smoke alarmin each room, including the living room.

Kitchen

Cooking is the leading cause of reported homefires and home fire injuries in the UnitedStates, according to research by the NationalFire Protection Agency.

� Never use extension cords to plug in cook -ing appliances. They can overload the cir -cuit and start a fire.

� Stay in the kitchen when you are frying,grilling or broiling food. If you leave thekitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.

� Keep anything that can catch fire away fromthe cooktop. This includes potholders, ovenmitts, wooden utensils, paper or plasticbags, food packaging, towels and curtains.

� Keep the cooktop, burners and oven clean.

� Loose clothing can dangle onto stoveburners and catch fire. Wear short, close-fitting clothing or tightly rolled sleeveswhen cooking.

� Have a fire extinguisher installed in or nearyour kitchen, and be sure every adult familymember knows how to use it.

Garage

� Store all combustible materials away fromregular sources of heat, such as waterheaters, space heaters, boilers and furnaces.

� Keep wood finishes, spray paint, paintthinners and other flammable products in a dedicated storage container with aclosed door.

� Store all combustible materials in theirproper containers and be sure they areclearly marked.

� Keeping the garage tidy can also help keep it safe. Get rid of stacked boxes,newspapers, recycling and trash. They can be instant fuel for a fire.

To download your escape grid or get more information, visitfacebook.com/energizerbunny.

FAMILY FEATURES

The cooler temperatures of fall may be on their way, but cooler weather also brings an increase in homefires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than half (54 percent) of home struc -ture fire deaths occur in the cooler months of November through March.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) recommends that every household have an escape planin place, yet, in a recent survey by Omnibus, 44 percent of people reported that they did not have an escapeplan for their home.

On average, families have less than three minutes from the time the first smoke alarm sounds to escape a fire. “Every second counts when it comes to escaping a home fire,” said Chief Metcalf, president and chairman

of the IAFC. “That’s why families need to have an escape plan in place, and ensure they have working smokealarms to provide those critical early warning signals in the event of a home fire.

The “Change Your Clock Change Your Battery” program aims to help keep families safe by sharing thereminder to replace the batteries in your home’s smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors each year whenyou change your clocks for daylight saving time. It’s part of the Energizer philosophy — that’s positivenergy— which represents the company’s commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Here are some addi -tional tips from the IAFC and Energizer to help protect your family room by room.

Change Your Clock Change Your BatteryDaylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, andmarks the 26th anniversary of the “Change YourClock Change Your Battery” program, created byEnergizer and the International Associ a tion of FireChiefs (IAFC). This program reminds people tochange the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbonmonoxide detectors when they change their clocks.

Other fire safety prevention measures include:

� Test your smoke alarms. Make sure all alarmswork by pushing the test buttons.

� Clean the smoke alarms and carbon monoxidedetectors. Ensure the sensitivity of your smokealarms and carbon monoxide detectors by clean -ing them each month with a vacuum.

� Count Your Smoke Alarms. Be sure thereis at least one smoke alarm installed onevery level of your home, including onein every bedroom and outside of eachsleeping area.

� Change Your Flashlight Batteries. Keepflashlights with fresh batteries at your bed -side for help in finding the way out andsignaling for help in the event of a fire.

� Replace your smoke alarms. The IAFCrecommends replacing smoke alarmsevery 10 years and having a combinationof both ionization and photo electricsmoke alarms to keep you alert to alltypes of home fires.

Make a PlanDraw a floor plan of your home and find two ways out of every room. Sketch the exit routesclearly on the floor plan. A downloadable escape plan grid can be found on the Energizer BunnyFacebook page. If an upstairs window is one of the escape options, make sure you have a fireescape ladder long enough to reach the ground. Make sure every adult knows how to use it. Adultsshould be responsible for helping younger children. Assign an outside meeting place so if thefamily escapes from different routes, you can quickly locate each other.

Use the following checklist to eliminate as many fire hazards in your home as possible:

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Celebrating The Tailgating Season With Family-Friendly Recipes

(NAPSI)—Spending quality time with your family, cheering on your fa-vorite team, can be even more fun when you bake great big game snacks. Here are two kid-friendly tailgating snacks that can please the crowd yet are easy enough to prepare, so your little ones can help.

Bread Bowl With Beau Monde Dip

Yield: Bread bowl with 1½ cups dipPrep Time: 15 minutesRise Time: 25 minutes

Bake Time: 20 to 25 minutesCool Time: 30 minutesChill Time: 30 minutes

1 package Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade No Knead Bread Mix, any fl avor

Beau Monde Dip:

2/3 cup mayonnaise

2/3 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon chopped green onion

1 tablespoon Spice Islands Parsley

½ teaspoon Spice Islands Beau Monde Seasoning

½ teaspoon Spice Islands Dill Weed

Prepare bread according to package directions, forming into a 6-inch round. After baking, let bread cool at least 30 minutes. Cut 1 inch off the top of the loaf us-ing a serrated knife. Carefully remove pieces of bread, leaving about a -inch shell. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, green onion, parsley, Beau Monde seasoning and dill weed in a small bowl. Cover and chill a minimum of 30 minutes to

blend fl avors. Fill bread bowl with dip. Cut bread removed from the bowl and the top into bite-size chunks. Serve with the dip for dunking.

Taco Crunch Mix

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hour

Yield: 18 cups

4 cups corn and rice cereal squares

3 cups pretzels

3 cups bite-size corn tortilla chips

3 cups cheesy fi sh-shaped crackers

3 cups wheat snack crackers

1 cup salted peanuts

½ cup butter OR margarine

½ cup Karo Light OR Dark Corn Syrup

¼ cup brown sugar

1 package (about 1.25 ounces) taco sea-

soning

Mix cereal, pretzels, tortilla chips, crackers and peanuts in a large, greased roasting pan. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add corn syrup, brown sugar and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal mixture, tossing to coat well. Bake at 350º F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, stirring frequently. Store in tightly covered container.

Tailgate Party Planning Tips A great tailgating party, however, needs more than marvelous food. Here are fi ve hints to help you keep the game day fun and festivities going strong for everyone: 1. Dress up as your team’s mascot or wear your team’s colors. 2. Set up a tailgating tent and deco-rate it with your team’s colors. This will make your party easier to fi nd. Get pa-per plates and cups with the team logo. Be sure to have plenty of napkins and paper towels. 3. Play a few little games while awaiting the big game. For entertain-ment before and after the game, try board games and beanbag toss. 4. Time your party at the stadium to start at least three to four hours before kickoff to get a good spot in the parking lot. 5. If there are any leftovers, make sure they are put into a tightly sealed container and kept chilled while you are at the game. Learn More: For other great recipes and baking tips, visit:

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FAMILY FEATURES

Green beans are no longer a plainside dish for dinner. Here aresome fun, kid-friendly recipes to try at home to help encourageyour kids to eat a healthy serv ing

of green beans.“Florida green beans are great with a dip.

Try them with hummus, ranch or any of yourfavorite dressings,” suggested Justin Timineri,Executive Chef and Culinary Ambassador,Florida Department of Agriculture andConsumer Services.

You can find more delicious recipes forFlorida green beans at http://bit.ly/flsnapbeans.

Green Bean PoufsYield: 4 servings

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed1 can prepared crescent roll

dough

Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 of the wayfull and lightly salt water. Bring lightlysalted water to rolling boil over medium-high heat. Fill medium-sized mixingbowl halfway with ice and water. Addtrimmed and cut green beans to boilingwater and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes.Using hand strainer, remove green beans from boiling water and place them into ice water to stop cooking. The green beans should be crisp-tenderand vibrant green. After green beans have cooled down, remove from icewater and set aside.

Dry blanched green beans with papertowel. Open tube of prepared crescentroll dough. Cut each dough roll intostrips. Wrap bunches of 3 green beans in spiral manner and place on cookiesheet. Continue process until all doughand green beans are used. Bake wrappedgreen beans until the dough is cookedand golden brown. Let cool and serve.

Kids Can: Wrap dough around the green beans.

Mini Green Bean CasseroleYield: 4 servings

1 pound green beans, ends trimmed

2 cups cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1 tablespoon olive oil

Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 of the wayfull and lightly salt water. Bring lightlysalted water to rolling boil over medium-high heat. Fill medium-sized mixing bowlhalfway with ice and water. Add trimmedand cut green beans to boiling water andlet cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using handstrainer, remove green beans from boil -ing water and place them into ice waterto stop cooking. The green beans shouldbe crisp-tender and vibrant green. Aftergreen beans have cooled down, removefrom ice water and set aside.

Preheat oven to 370°F. Divideblanched green beans evenly into fourmini casserole dishes. Add an evenamount of cheese on top of green beans.In small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and olive oil. Mix ingre dients tocombine. Sprinkle bread crumb mix tureon top of green beans and cheese. Placemini green bean casseroles in oven andbake until bubbly and golden brown. Letcool before serving.

Kids Can: Add shredded cheese to thetop of green beans.

Green Bean Stir-FryYield: 4 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups fresh green beans, ends

trimmed 2 cups sweet bell peppers, sliced2 cups zucchini, sliced thin1 cup carrot, sliced thin2 tablespoons honey

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon black and white

sesame seeds

Preheat large sauté pan or wok over mediumhigh heat. Add olive oil to preheated pan.Care fully add all vegetables to preheated pan.Cook vegetables for 4 to 7 min utes or untildesired doneness. Add honey and soy sauce to pan and stir to combine. Serve stir-fry withrice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Chef’s Tip: Add favorite vegetables in placeof the ones listed in recipe.Kids Can: Snap green beans and helpmeasure honey and soy.

Green Bean and Potato Salad with Yogurt Dressing Yield: 8 to 10 servings

1/2 pound fresh green beans, washed, ends trimmed and cut into thirds

2 pounds potatoes, washed, peeled and diced large

1/2 cup low-fat yogurt 2 lemons, juiced1 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine

1/4 cup olive oilSea salt to tasteFresh ground pepper to taste

Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 of the way fulland lightly salt water. Bring lightly saltedwater to rolling boil over medium-high heat.Fill medium-sized mixing bowl halfway withice and water. Add trimmed and cut greenbeans to boiling water and let cook for 2 to 3minutes. Using hand strainer, remove greenbeans from boiling water and place them intoice water to stop cooking. The green beansshould be crisp-tender and vibrant green.After green beans have cooled down, removefrom ice water and set aside.

Carefully add cut potatoes to same boilingwater greens beans were cooked in. Cookpotatoes in boiling water for around 15 min -utes depending on size. The potatoes shouldbe slightly firm, yet tender to the bite. Usingcolander placed in the sink, drain potatoes and run cold water over them to cool off andstop cooking.

In large mixing bowl, combine yogurt,lemon juice, parsley and olive oil. Stir yogurtmixture to combine. Taste potato salad andadjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keeppotato salad cold in refrigerator and stirbefore serving.

Kids Can: Help combine ingredients fordressing.

Chef Justin Timineri

The Power of GreenGreen beans are a flavorful way to eat healthy allyear around.� They are a good source of dietary fiber.� Green beans contain vitamin C and folic acid. � They are also an important source of potassium

and many micronutrients.� One cup of cooked, fresh green beans has only

30 calories and no fat, sodium or cholesterol.

When choosing beans, look forplump, crisp beans that are reason -ably well shaped. The beans shouldhave even color with fresh blossomends and snap readily when broken.Many people prefer smaller beans,which are usually more tender.

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Hardwood Or Laminate, Natural Tile Or Luxury Vinyl: What’s Best For Your Lifestyle

(NAPSI)—Anyone can have beauti-ful, functional fl oors-once you review your options. For example, you may have your heart set on hardwood, but laminate may be a better option given your lifestyle. Alternatively, you may admire tile fl oors, but you might be a lot happier with luxury vinyl tile (LVT). In order to make the right decision, consider three key factors-budget, wearability and maintenance. • Hardwood fl oors are a great choice under the right conditions. Nothing compares to the natural beauty, color, intricate graining and depth of shine of a hardwood fl oor. Not only easy on the eye, hardwood fl oors tend to be warm underfoot too. Quality hardwood fl oor-ing is a big investment but will last a long time and add real value to your home. Hardwood is timely and timeless and completely authentic, and it comes in many colors, from nearly white to prac-tically black and various warm shades of brown in between. Though there are many pluses to hard-wood, there are some minuses to con-sider when deciding whether it’s right for you. Bear in mind, all hardwood is not the same; quality and pricing are big factors. Depending on the species, some hardwood fl oors can take a great deal of wear and tear and still look good. Others, though beautiful at fi rst, show the signs of wear very quickly. In any case, you have to clean and care for it properly. This includes not using am-monia cleaners, oil soaps or a wet mop; using a professional hardwood fl oor cleaner to remove scuffs and scratches; and cleaning spills immediately. For these reasons, hardwood might not be

the best fi t for every home. • In some cases, laminate is a great alternative. Fortunately, for people who really like the look of wood, there’s an excellent-and much less expensive-al-ternative: laminate fl ooring. Through highly detailed digitized photography, laminate fl oors of today duplicate hard-wood with tremendous realism that allows for a lower initial cost. What’s more, an inner cork subfl oor on some laminate products helps tone down the noise and echoing attributes associated with laminates of yesterday. Unlike hardwood, a laminate fl oor will not fade. Pets can also be a prob-lem for hardwood fl ooring. Laminate, on the other hand, offers a durable wear surface that is highly stain, scratch and moisture resistant. Because of its durability, hygienic na-ture and ease of installation and main-tenance, laminate fl oors have become a low-cost alternative to hardwood, stone and tile. • Is your heart set on stone? Natural stone and porcelain tiles are another popular way to pave your fl oors. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, glazed or unglazed, and can be used plain, decorated or as part of a mosaic. Along with its beauty, natural stone fl ooring will likely increase your home’s resale value, and it only improves with age. Stone is also popular because every piece of stone is unique so no two fl oors are alike. Natural stone varies in hard-ness as no stone fl oor has a perfectly smooth surface. There is always a pos-sibility that small chips or pits may show up and be more evident in cer-tain kinds of lighting. It’s a good idea to match the fl ooring with the kind of

activities that will be taking place, as soft, porous stone fl ooring is probably inappropriate for a high-traffi c area. • Is tile the right fi t for your family? A properly installed ceramic tile fl oor will outperform and outlast nearly any other. Glazed ceramic tile and porce-lain resist stains, odors and dirt and can be cleaned easily. Environmentally friendly, ceramic tile is manufactured using natural ma-terials and does not retain odors, aller-gens or bacteria. It also does not burn or emit toxic fumes. It can, however, be expensive and diffi cult to install, and some people fi nd tile cold underfoot. • Vinyl fl oors offer many perks. Lux-ury vinyl tile, which falls in the “resil-ient” fl ooring category, may be a fl oor-ing you should consider-especially if you’re concerned about pets and kids. Luxury vinyl tile fl ooring is a great choice for kitchens and bathrooms, as well, because it’s “no wax” and easy to keep clean. It’s durable, affordable, wa-ter resistant, easy to install and doesn’t fade or stain. LVT fl ooring comes in many colors, textures and patterns and can imitate wood grain, tile, even marble. Since it also comes in sheets, planks and tiles, there’s lots of room for self-expression. A talented installer can use contrasting sheet vinyl for large patterns. Tiles can be arranged any way you want, from checkerboard to stripes to diagonals. Plus, LVT are fl exible and soft to walk on. They have a cushy “give” under-foot. Learn More: You can fi nd further facts on fl oors and decorating advice from the experts at the World Floor Covering Association at: www.WFCA.org and (800) 624-6880.

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How To Know When It’s Time To Rebuild (NAPSI)—Having a new home at an old address can be a better idea than many people realize. You just have to decide how many and what kind of changes may be best for your home and family. A fi rst decision is whether to remodel your home or to rebuild on the old site. There are a few things to consider that can help you decide: • First, is the old house worth saving or will you be investing tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars you’ll never be able to recoup? According to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, Americans spend $125 million a year on home renovation projects. • How much do you have to invest? If it’s a major remodel, it’s important to look at the housing market. Is it strong? Are there few houses on the market? If so, your home may sell quickly and make up the initial investment easily. If the housing market is weak, however, your home may linger on the market for months, even years, and ultimately sell at a loss. • Next, consider the condition of your home. If it has good wiring and heating and a sound foundation and tight build-ing envelope, these factors strongly favor a remodel. If there is extensive mold, dry rot, asbestos, pest, water or other damage, tearing down and re-building may be a better investment. • Also, how green is your residence or home? Older homes tend to be in-effi cient. They may have little to no insulation, single-pane leaking win-dows, old ineffi cient appliances and poor ventilation. Modern materials al-low for much more energy-effi cient heating and cooling. In fact, owners of older homes spend $750 million more than owners of new homes on repairs

and upkeep. If it’s time to rebuild, you may consider building a green home. A new home can have modern multipane windows that cut down on heating bills thanks to their high level of effi ciency. In addition, radiant fl oor heating is a much more effi cient and green option than forced-air heat, which is standard in older homes. Rebuilding allows for easy integra-tion of green features. That can lead to the house being certifi ed as a green home through such national programs as Leadership in Energy & Environ-mental Design (LEED). This program looks at water effi cien-cy, materials and resources, indoor en-vironmental quality, energy and atmos-phere and sustainable sites. Since green homes use building materials that strive to be toxin-free, there will be fewer is-

sues with internal environmental air quality, including mold and mildew, which can be a problem in older homes with ventilation issues. “Not only is a green-built home healthier and more effi cient,” explains Blu Homes CEO Bill Haney, “it usually means monthly bills will be signifi cant-ly smaller.” On average, the annual util-ity costs for a home built 50 years ago at 2,500 square feet is $5,176. Compare that with a new green home, whose op-eration costs average $3,383-and that’s before add-ons like solar. On average, new homes save 3,449 KWH per year as compared to old homes. • Finally, there’s also the cost of main-tenance to consider when it comes to an older home. On average, a 50-year-old home-and 29 percent of U.S. homes are 40 to 70 years old—of 2,500 square feet costs $19,000 in maintenance per year, whereas newly built homes require no maintenance and even offer extended warranties. Once the decision to rebuild is made, the next question is often where to fi nd a builder. For many, the answer is Blu Homes, because of its quality design, fi xed price, green features and quick build time. All the company’s homes come out of the factory LEED Silver certifi able and with additions such as solar, can be upgraded to LEED Gold, Platinum or Net Zero status. Learn More You can fi nd more facts and ideas at www.bluhomes.com/rebuild and 1-888-228-8081.

Home Staging Tips (NAPSI)—If you’re putting your home on the market, home staging is an important element in preparing your home for sale. The idea is to spruce up inside and outside and pack away per-sonal items that may distract a buyer. One family’s keepsakes are another family’s clunkers, so pack away cute photos, unusual artwork and accesso-ries, and replace tired towels, bedding and curtains. Clean out overstuffed closets so they look roomier. A little maintenance can help get the

best price for your home. Wood fl oors are a big selling point, so make sure yours look their best. Minwax Hard-wood Floor Cleaner will remove dirt and grime without leaving any residue. If your fl oors are scuffed and scratched, bring back their warm sheen without the mess and expense of refi nishing. Minwax Hardwood Floor Reviver is easy to apply and refreshes worn hard-wood fl oors. Finally, small details count: Touch up nicks and scratches in woodwork and wood furniture with an easy-to-use stain pen, such as the Minwax Wood Finish Stain Marker. You can learn more at:

www.minwax.comNow your home will be ready for its close-up.

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Is Online Education Right For You? (NAPSI)—Today’s jobs require more training and education than in the past. In fact, a recent study by the George-town University Center on Education and the Workforce anticipates that more than 65 percent of the 55 million American jobs generated by 2020 will require training beyond high school. Many working professionals who want to take the next step in their ca-reers are turning to online degree pro-grams. Online education helps students take control of their education while giving them the fl exibility to handle other commitments. It gives students an opportunity to learn on their own time, within their own schedules, with-out having to pull back from their re-sponsibilities. “Students today are looking for de-gree programs that fi t into their al-ready-busy lifestyle,” said Dr. Greg Washington, provost and vice president of campus operations at American In-terContinental University (AIU). “An online education offers students a bet-ter learning experience by working on their schedule.” Working adults who are balancing a job and family often choose online ed-ucation because going back to a tradi-tional campus isn’t practical for them. According to a report from the National Center for Education Statistics, only 29 percent of undergraduates these days are what’s considered “traditional” full-time students of standard college age enrolled in four-year public or non-profi t colleges. Online education continues to evolve, making it even easier for students to make the most of their time. “At AIU, we recently introduced new technol-ogy, called intellipath, to give students a more customized learning approach. The platform assesses and identifi es stu-dents’ current understanding of a topic and creates a ‘personalized learning map’ that includes lessons and course content tailored to meet each student’s individual needs,” added Washington. When looking into an online educa-tion, students should consider what op-tion best fi ts their lifestyle. Here are a few key tips to help you select an online degree program. • Personalized learning: If you’re looking for a more effi cient online edu-cation program, consider a personalized approach. For example, AIU’s intel-lipath uses adaptive learning so stu-dents can skip over what they already know and focus their time on what they need to learn. Lessons, course material and interactive learning are tailored to each student’s needs. • Access anytime, anywhere: Learn on your own time. Look for content

you can access anytime from any web-enabled device. You’ll be able to study without the restrictions of a traditional classroom. • Multiple format options: Every stu-dent learns differently. Make sure your program delivers course material in multiple formats so you can read, lis-ten to or watch content, or create a mix-ture of formats that work best for your

learning style. • Individualized support: Courses taught by industry specialists give you access to real-world perspective—im-portant for today’s career paths. Before committing to a program, review the faculty, and look for an online univer-sity that’s accredited. For more information about selecting an online education, visit:

www.aiuniv.edu

Get Great Wines Delivered To Your Home (NAPSI)—Here’s an idea you might care to raise a glass to: You can give some-one you care about—including yourself—the gift of easy access to handcrafted, award-winning, artisan wines not avail-able anywhere else. Membership in The California Wine Club—a wine purveyor with a differ-ence—can delight anyone who likes wine; wants to learn more about wine in a fun, exciting way; or considers wine a part of his or her life. What’s Different The club was created to provide recom-mendations and selections, just as a friend would recommend a great bottle of wine to another. Members say The California Wine Club is like touring wine country from the comfort of home. There are no membership fees, and customers can stop or modify their preferences at any time. Bruce and Pam Boring, who founded the club, discover small wineries and lev-erage their years of experience, exquisite taste and long-built relationships with craft winemakers to hand select and de-liver award-winning wines right to your door. They know the wineries and vint-ners know them, so club members get in-

troduced to wineries and wines they might never have found on their own. Member Benefi ts In addition to discovering smaller, award-winning wineries, members get a fun and easy way to learn about wine in a vibrant, full-color travelogue, “Un-corked.” Also, experienced wine con-sultants to assist with wine choices and questions, and convenient, “to your door” delivery. Wines can be delivered monthly, every other month or quarterly. Terms to Taste Wine By Meanwhile, the next time you are wine tasting in person, here are two terms to help you sound like a pro: 1. Bouquet: The aroma that a wine de-velops after it has been bottled and aged; most appropriate for mature wines that have developed complex fl avors beyond basic young fruit and oak aromas. 2. Legs: The viscous droplets that form and ease down the sides of the glass when the wine is swirled. Learn More: For further facts, tips and wine suggestions, and to learn how to get a gift membership or become a member yourself, visit www.cawineclub.com or call (800) 777-4443.