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INDEX Local News/Weather 2 Comments & Opinions 3 Obituaries 4 Social News 6 Autumn Classic Schedule Word Seek/Crossword 9 12 Comics/Sudoku/ DVD New Releases 13 Classieds 19 Senior Information page 20 Bradford Journal P.O. Box, Bradford, PA 16701 www.bradfordjournal.com Phone: 814-465-3468 VOL. 173 NO. 36 BRADFORD JOURNAL/MINER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2014 www.bradfordjournal.com Bradford Journal/McKean County Miner/Mount Jewett Echo Phone 814-465-3468 Bradford J ournal Bradford’s Weekly Newpaper $ 1. 00 Bradford Journal Photo These young men pose for us beside, what they referred to as the “Zombi Car,” during this year’s Autumn Daze car show in downtown Bradford, September 14th. Left to right are Menton Harding 26, Mike Johnson 18, John Shroyer 21, Gaige Campbell 14, and Codey Wooford 19. The guys tell us the show was a great place to hang out. The car, an entry, properly entitled “Bio Hazard” is a 2011 Chevy Camaro. It belongs to Jeff Southard of Lawrenceville, PA. (See more photos in the gallery.) Hang At Auto Show Near “Zombi Car” Bradford Journal Photo From the left to right are, Jesse Natalie 13, her mom Yvette Natalie, Natalie’s daughter Kimberlie Ross, and Kimberlie’s daughter (Yvette’s granddaughter, Jesse’s niece) Kaira Ross 2. They were walking down Main Street during the Autumn Fest Car Show, September 14th, already smil- ing before we asked for the pose. It was obvious that they were having a good time at the event. (See more photos in the gal- lery.) Having A Good Time Bradford Journal Photo Children and their grandparents from Little Valley, NY were in attendance for the Au- tumn Daze Car show, September 14th, in Bradford. Left to right are Jerry Titus, his granddaughter Traci Titus 12, Jerry’s wife Liz, and Jerry’s grandson L.J. (Jerry III) Ti- tus 8. Their entry was a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda. Traci found the show “interesting,” while L.J “really liked it.” (See more photos in the gallery.) Tituses In Attendance For Bradford Auto Show

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INDEX

Local News/Weather 2Comments & Opinions 3Obituaries 4 Social News 6Autumn Classic Schedule

Word Seek/Crossword

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Comics/Sudoku/DVD New Releases

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Classifi eds 19Senior Information page 20

Bradford JournalP.O. Box, Bradford, PA 16701

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Bradford Journal PhotoThese young men pose for us beside, what they referred to as the “Zombi Car,” during this year’s Autumn Daze car show in downtown Bradford, September 14th. Left to right are Menton Harding 26, Mike Johnson 18, John Shroyer 21, Gaige Campbell 14, and Codey Wooford 19. The guys tell us the show was a great place to hang out. The car, an entry, properly entitled “Bio Hazard” is a 2011 Chevy Camaro. It belongs to Jeff Southard of Lawrenceville, PA. (See more photos in the gallery.)

Hang At Auto Show Near “Zombi Car”

Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the left to right are, Jesse Natalie 13, her mom Yvette Natalie, Natalie’s daughter Kimberlie Ross, and Kimberlie’s daughter (Yvette’s granddaughter, Jesse’s niece) Kaira Ross 2. They were walking down Main Street during the Autumn Fest Car Show, September 14th, already smil-ing before we asked for the pose. It was obvious that they were having a good time at the event. (See more photos in the gal-lery.)

Having A Good Time

Bradford Journal PhotoChildren and their grandparents from Little Valley, NY were in attendance for the Au-tumn Daze Car show, September 14th, in Bradford. Left to right are Jerry Titus, his granddaughter Traci Titus 12, Jerry’s wife Liz, and Jerry’s grandson L.J. (Jerry III) Ti-tus 8. Their entry was a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda. Traci found the show “interesting,” while L.J “really liked it.” (See more photos in the gallery.)

Tituses In Attendance For Bradford Auto Show

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LOCAL & AREA NEWS

Thursday, Sept. 18:Mostlysunny and cool to-day with a high of 61°.

ThursdayNight:Partly cloudy this even-ing, then becoming mostly clear and with a low of 39°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECASTFriday, Sept. 19:Mostly sunny and a little warmer today with a high of 65°.

Friday Night:Partly cloudy and a little warmer tonight with an overnight low of 48°.

Saturday, Sept. 20:Mostlysunny and nice to-day with a high of 70°.

Saturday Night:Mostlycloudy and a lit-tle warmer tonight with a low of 56°.

Sunday, Sept. 21: Mostly cloudy today with a chance of showers. High of 54°.

Sunday Night:Cloudy with pe-riods of rain this evening, followed by showers in spots late. Low of 54°.

Monday,Sept. 22:Cloudy and cooler this morning with some rain, followed by clouds and sun in the afternoon. High of 64°.

Monday Night:Mostly cloudy and colder tonight with a low of 40°.

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Unwanted Medication Collection Event The Drug Enforcement Agency is once again sponsoring a National Unwanted Medication Collection Program on Satur-day, September 27, 2014. All unwanted prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, and veterinarian drugs will be accepted. No personal informa-tion will be requested and participants are asked to use a black marker to cover any personal information including names, ad-dresses, and account numbers. Local resi-dents are encouraged to empty their medi-cine cabinets, participate in this event, and help protect our local water resources and young people. Everything collected will

be safely disposed of in approved medi-cal waste incinerators. Please note that the McKean site will be closing at 1:30PM on September 27th. Residents can go to the website: www.dea.gov to access more information and fi nd local collection sites. In McKean County, the Penn State Extension Offi ce in Smethport will be hosting a site in con-junction with the McKean County Sher-riff’s Offi ce and PA CleanWays of Mc-Kean. In Potter County, the State Police Barracks are listed sites and in Cameron County the State Police Barracks in Em-porium is also listed as a host site.

Detour For Railroad Crossing Work

(DuBois) – PennDOT is alerting driv-ers that work to repair a railroad cross-ing on Route 66 in Kane Borough is scheduled for Sept. 22 through Sept. 26. The road will be closed on Sept. 22 as a contractor for the Buffalo & Pitts-burgh Railroad oversees replacement of a railroad crossing on Route 66 (Fra-ley Street) near Birch Street. All work is weather dependent. A detour will be in effect for fi ve days while the project is completed. The fi ve-day closure is Monday through Friday. For the detour, drivers will use Routes 66, 948, 666, and 6. Motorists familiar with the area may use alternate routes. Drivers are reminded that Route 3004 (Hemlock Street) has a 10-ton weight posting. Atlas Railroad has been contracted by B & P Railroad to remove the existing crossing, and fully construct a new one. This work will include a new sub-base, ties, rail, rail seal, and paving. Work is expected to be fi nished by the end of the day Sept. 26. PennDOT reminds drivers to follow offi cial detour signing, obey posted speed limits and always buckle up. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting: www.511PA.com 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffi c delay warnings, weather fore-casts, traffi c speed information and access to more than 700 traffi c cam-eras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts ac-cessible on the 511PA website.

Bradford Journal PhotoMembers of the Nash Car Club of America stand along Festival Way near their entries, during the Autumn Daze Car Show, September 14th. Left to right are John Trotta of Boston, with Derah and Ken Day of Great Valley, NY. John’s entry is the ‘55 Nash Am-bassador at the left, while the Day’s entry is the ‘54 Nash Statesman Country Club at the right. Ken is the President of the Club while Derah (a past president) is the treasurer. They tell us that the Nash automobiles were the pioneers for the unibody construction used almost universally in automobiles today. (See more photos in the gallery.)

Display Their Autos Along Festival Way

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

Guest Columnist

“Barbary Pirates” -by Bob Perry In the fi rst attempt to protect its citi-zens, the United States, shortly after be-ing formed, fought its fi rst international unconventional war from 1801 through 1805 known as the First Barbary War, also known as the Tripolitan War, or the Barbary Coast War. The Barbary pirates were mostly Muslims from the states of Tripoli, Tunis and Algiers who sought riches through terror. Known as the scourge of the Mediterranean, they captured merchant ships and held them for ran-som thus providing these states with wealth and naval power. Prior to the Treaty of Paris, which for-malized the United States independence from Great Britain, protection for the merchant ships was provided by Great Britain. Losing this protection, protec-tion was provided by France during the Revolutionary War but we lost this at the end of the war under the Treaty of Alliance. Under advice from the French, The then Minister to France, Thomas Jef-ferson, sought to purchase treaties and freedom of captured sailors held by Al-giers. The tributes paid did not end the piracy and the effort to prevent further piracy, which led to the formation of the US Department of the Navy in 1978. The Koran was the source of the rea-soning used by these Muslims and in their Koran it was stated that it was their right and duty to plunder and en-slave all who did not acknowledge their Prophet with the guarantee that para-dise was the reward if slain in their ef-forts. The continual practice of refusing to pay ransom for captured seamen even-tually resulted in the First Barbary War and eventually the Second Barbary War. The First Barbary War gave proof that the US could conduct war far from its shores and the fi rst US monument is dedicated to this war. In 1815, the Second Barbary War re-sulted in treaties that ended all the trib-ute payments by the US.

Today we are confronted by ISIS try-ing to copy the actions of the Barbary Pirates by plundering and enslaving an-yone that does not except their Prophet. ISIS has been more barbaric in their actions as by mass executions and be-headings. They have designs of con-quering the world using fear as one of their important weapons. Having been slowed down by bombing by the US, ISIS faces a future of continual curtail-ment and loss of gains in Iraq with a co-alition of countries that are threatened by their actions. You may have noticed that President Obama has been referring to ISIS as ISIL. ISIS refers to the Islamic state of Iraq and Syria. ISIL refers to terri-tory that includes Iraq, Syria, island of Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Pal-estine, and a southern Part of Turkey. Is the President using this term to de-fl ect the failure in Syria and Iraq? If so he may well have set himself for an ever greater failure.

We spent time walking the Streets of Downtown Bradford this last weekend during the Autumn Daze Car Show, September 14th, and came back with the photos in this issue and the associ-ated photo gallery. We had great autumn weather for the event, and the crowds in the streets, around the food court, among the cars, and in front of the entertain-ment stage seemed to be having a great time……..Just a reminder that the 2014 BAHS Alumni Association Biennial Banquet will be held, Saturday, October 11th, at the Bradford Club from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. All those who attended the school along with those who worked there, and of course their friends and/or signifi -cant others are welcome. There is a choice of Stuffed Pork Chop, Poached Salmon, and Greek Stuffed Chicken Breast for din-ner, with a total cost of $35.00 per plate for this benefi t get-together. The deadline for reservations is September 27th so it’s time for action. Checks made payable to the BAHS Alumni Association, may be sent to BAHS Alumni Association, PO Box 754, Bradford, PA 16701……. This weekend, the BAHS Marching Owls will once again host the annual Au-tumn Classic when 9 bands from the surrounding areas will take the fi eld and compete in their musical-march-ing competition. This event will take place at the Parkway Field, September 20th with the opening ceremonies begin-ning at 5PM and the awards ceremony at 8PM (The Marching Owls will perform at 7:30PM)…….Remember that the Brad-ford VFW Post 212 will be celebrating POW-MIA day on Friday, September 19th. Visit the Club for details…….. A long time acquaintance stopped us at Tops Supermarket a few days ago with the exclamation, “Grant, can you be-lieve that Dick Cheney is on the stage again, promoting our ‘boots on the ground involvement’ with yet another battle in the Middle East!” “Hasn’t he learned anything from our previous 12 years involvement in that region, an involvement promoted by him and his gang!” “I would think that he would be too embarrassed to suggest a repeat of that debacle!” Quite frankly, it was shocking to us too, when Cheney came forward, yet again, after being com-plicit in generating the twelve year war in Iraq, based on “weapons of mass destruc-tion” that never existed. With so many of our soldiers dead and wounded, with so clear a memory of the disorganization and futility of our efforts on the ground there, and with so much collateral death to Iraq’s citizenry, followed by complete politi-cal instability and volatility in the region, we would have hoped that Dick Cheney would have been booed off the stage.

Bradford Journal PhotoYoung people pose for a photo in front of the Frances Sherman Auxiliary of VFW Post 212 concession on Chambers Street, during the Autumn Daze Car Show, Sep-tember 14th. Left to right are Adelle Di-Fazio holding her 5-mos.-old daughter Amelia Bowen, Jocelynn Bowen 11, and Joey Bowen 8. Adelle tells us it was a nice day to be out with her baby, Jocelynn said she liked the excitement of the event, while Joey mentioned that he liked the cars. (See more photos in the gallery.)

Enjoying The Show

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OBITUARIESMary Walters

Mary Elizabeth “Polly” Walters, loving wife, mother and grandmother, for-merly of 25 South 2nd St., passed away Wednesday (Sept. 10, 2014) at the Brad-ford Ecumenical Home. Born in December of 1924, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late George M. and Mabel Urban Taylor. On Jan. 20, 1946, at Glad Archers on Minard Run, her parent’s home, she mar-ried David E. “Curly” Walters, who sur-vives. Mrs. Walters attended Custer City grade schools, was a 1942 graduate of Bradford High School and a 1945 graduate of Bry-ant & Stratton. She enjoyed reading, knit-ting, gardening and spending time with her cat “Sassy.” She had been employed by Dresser Manufacturing as a fi nancial secretary before settling in to be a loving mother and homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Ascension, a member and past president of Junior Guild; and member and past presi-dent of the Episcopal Church Women. She was a member, past president and trustee of the Women’s Literary Club and a mem-berof the Red Hatters. Surviving is her husband of 68 years, one son, James M. (Nancy) Walters of Bradford, and one granddaughter, Shelby Walters. She was preceded in death by her par-ents, an infant daughter, Denise; an infant son, Ernest; three brothers, twins, George and Frank Taylor, and Howard Taylor. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

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Nancy O’Neil Nancy J. Johnson O’Neil of Thomas-ville, 76, formerly of Bradford, passed away Monday (Sept. 8, 2014) at Manor Care North in York, after a very brief bat-tle with bone cancer. Born Nov. 28, 1937, in Brownsville, she was the daughter of the late William Johnson and the late Dorothy Dromgold Johnson Mowrer, and the stepdaughter of Seneca Mowrer. She was a 1955 graduate of Bradford High School. She married Raymond O’Neil on Dec. 27, 1958, who survives. Nancy enjoyed spending time roller skating at Evans Rollerdrome, square dancing, clogging and other various danc-es with Ray until she was crippled with rheumatoid arthritis. She will be sorely missed by family and very close friends and her dogs “Mysti” and “Smoki.” In addition to her husband, she is sur-vived by her children, Tami (Lowell) Hilde-brand of Red Lion, Tim (Crysta) O’Neil of Thomasville; fi ve grandchildren, Katelyn Hildebrand and Cody Hildebrand of Red Lion, Brandon O’Neil of Okinawa, Japan, Justin O’Neil of Thomasville, Colby Gib-son of York, and one great-grandson Leon Gibson of York. She also eaves her best friend of 54 years, Jean Archer of Ventura, Calif., and special friends Jerry and Jane Edwards of Virginia Beach, Va., as well as several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, two brothers William (Norma) Johnson of Olean, N.Y., and Dale (Phyl-

lis) Johnson of Ashland, Va. Per Nancy’s request there will be no services. She has donated herself to Ana-tomical Gift Registry (AGR) for medical research. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Limestone (NY) Cemetery. Local arraignments are under the direc-tion of Hollenbeck Cahill Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Roy Heimel II Roy F. Heimel II, 72, of Bradford, for-merly of Coudersport, passedaway Wednesday (Sept. 10, 2014) at UPMC Hamot, Erie. Born Oct. 10, 1941 in Coudersport, he was the son of Roy F. and Betty Holben Heimel Sr. He was married to Marjorie E. Heimel, who preceded him in death Jan. 15, 2003. Roy was a Coudersport High School graduate. He graduated from Grove City College in the ROTC program. He had worked for 20 plus years as an electronic engineer in the Air Force. Roy was a member of the First Pres-byterian Church in Coudersport and First Presbyterian Church in Bradford. One of his favorite pastimes was amateur ham ra-dio. His charity work included Habitat for Humanity and the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). Roy is survived by his children, George (Tom Lambrinides) Heimel in New Jersey, Elizabeth (Karin-Heimel Heck) Heimel Heck of Harrisburg and William (Suzan-nah) Heimel of Lilburn, Ga.; a brother, David (Mary) Heimel in Texas; nieces and nephews, John and family, Tom and family and Anne and family; his fi ancée, Marilyn Roslinski; and grandchildren, Hap, Owen and Britton Heimel.

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESSocial Security To Resume Mailed Benefi t Statements

-by Jason Alderman Call it a paperless experiment that didn’t quite pan out. In 2011, a budg-et-strapped Social Security Adminis-tration (SSA) stopped mailing annual benefi t statements to workers over 25 in order to save $70 million on annual printing and mailing costs. In return, the agency launched the “my Social Security” online tool that allows 24/7 access to your statement, as well as other helpful information. (Your statement shows a complete re-cord of your taxable earnings as well as estimated retirement, disability and survivor benefi ts.) Although more than 13 million peo-ple have opened accounts, that’s only about 6 percent of the American work-force. With millions of Baby Boomers at or approaching retirement age, Con-gress was justifi ably concerned that not enough people were accessing this crit-ical retirement-planning tool. That’s why this month SSA will re-sume mailing paper statements every fi ve years to workers from ages 25 to 60, provided they haven’t already signed up for online statements. The expecta-tion is that more people will migrate to electronic services over time, as Social Security continues to close fi eld offi ces and reduce in-offi ce paperwork services – thanks to years of funding cutbacks. The paper statements are a good fi rst step, but creating an online account al-lows you to log in anytime and: • Estimate retirement, disability and survivor benefi ts available to you under different work, earnings and re-tirement-age scenarios. • Estimate benefi ts for which your family would be eligible when you re-ceive Social Security or die. • View a list of your lifetime earn-ings to date, according to the agency’s records. • See the estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid over your working career. • Find information about qualify-ing and signing up for Medicare. • Review topics to consider if you’re 55 or older and thinking about retiring. • Read general information about Social Security. • Access calculators to estimate your projected benefi ts under different scenarios. • Apply online for retirement and disability benefi ts. • Access a printable version of your Social Security statement. To create an online account, go to the “my Social Security” website (www.

ssa.gov/myaccount). You must have a valid email address, Social Security number, U.S. mailing address and be at least age 18. You’ll need to verify your identity by providing personal information and answering questions whose answers only you should know. Social Security contracts with Experian to design these questions based on the credit bureau’s records. (Note: If you’ve got a security freeze or fraud alert on your Experian credit report, you’ll either have to temporar-ily remove it or visit your local Social Security offi ce – with proof of identity – to open an online account.) Once your identity has been verifi ed, you can create a password-protected ac-count. Social Security emphasizes that you may sign into or create an account to access only your own information. Unauthorized use could subject you to criminal and/or civil penalties. Review your statement at least annu-ally to ensure the information on fi le for you is correct – for example, your year-ly taxable earnings. Otherwise, when Social Security calculates your benefi ts at retirement, disability or death, you could be shortchanged; or, if your earn-ings were over-reported, you could end up owing the government money. If you do fi nd errors, call 800-772-1213, or visit your local offi ce. You’ll need copies of your W-2 form or tax re-turn for any impacted years. Bottom line: Even if retirement is a long way off, it’s important to review

your Social Security statement now to know what benefi ts you can expect – and to correct any mistakes well before you need to sign up.

Bradford Journal PhotoDuring the Autumn Daze Car Show in downtown Bradford, September 14th, many in attendance strayed into the food court area along Chambers Street. There, taking a break on the grass with the fam-ily dog Andy (a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) is Maddy Weinberg. She tells us she likes the intensity of the event includ-ing the music, and that her brother “would like the cars, not that I don’t,” she said.

Likes Intensity Of Event

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AREA SOCIAL NEWS

Bradford TOPS #16Article submitted

Leader Vickie Johnson opened the Thursday, September 11, afternoon meeting of Top’s ( take off pounds sensibility), at the First Presbyterian Church with the Top’s Pledge. Carole Van Sickle read Roll Call with 31 mem-bers weighing in with a loss of 22 lbs. Best Loser in Waiting was Liz Tanner and and Offi cer of the Week were Sue Della Valle and Donna Douthit. The Secretary Report was read by Sue Della Valle and Treasurer Repot was read by Anna Wells. Inspirations: “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have to ,” was given by Bev Hannon. Fashion Tip:” Smiles are always in style..” and a Joke was told by Jean Miller. Weekly Health Tip by Elaine Har-ris was “ Vitamin D strengthen bones and helps protect against colon can-cer, auto immune disease like MS and Heart Disease, and early treatment of Bells Palsy with a steroid, like pred-nisone, increases the chances for a full recovery. The forbidden food is Donuts.T he Birthday Gifts were won by Anna Wells and Carol Zeigler. Bev Hannon read a poem, and Don-na Douthit read an article on Cancer Preventions , Five steps against the big C, which she will continue next week. The program was given by Barb Smith from Erie PA, speaking on Medi-care and insurances. She took ques-tion and answers and talked to mem-bers one on one. The meeting was adjourned with the Friendship Circle and the Top’s Prayer.

Bradford Area Calendar of Events:

SON, Sept. 4, 2014, to Elizabeth and Al-lan Kline, Bradford, PA.SON, Sept. 7, 2014, to Stacy and John Knapp Jr., Bradford, PA.SON, Sept. 7, 2014 to Cassie and Michael Alcorn, Bradford, PA.SON, Sept. 9, 2014, to Britney Kohler and Nick Johnson, Bradford, PA.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014:

YMCA Story Time 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Opportunity for pre-school chil-dren to interact with others while lis-tening to stories, making projects, and enjoying snacks. For information, con-tact Library at 814-362-6527.

Friday, September 19, 2014:

Preschool Story Time 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Opportunity for pre-school chil-dren to interact with others while lis-tening to stories, making projects, and enjoying snacks. For information, con-tact Library at 814-362-6527.

Improvised Shakespeare Company 7:30pm Bromeley Family Theater, Blaisdell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Brad-ford, PA. Tickets: $6. Students: $2. The Improvised Shakespeare Compa-ny creates a fully improvised Shake-spearean masterpiece right before our very eyes. For more information or tickets, contact the theater box offi ce at 814-362-5113 or [email protected]

Saturday, September 20, 2014:

Science Discovery 1-2pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. A new program for school age children, with Linda Marovich. It is a spin off from the summer reading pro-gram, “Fizz Boom Read.” Hands-on experiments, documentation, themes will be implanted within this program. September’s theme will be the moon.

Children will track phases of the moon and document their fi ndings, and share ideas about what it would be like to live on the moon.

BAHS Marching Owls 35th Annual Autumn Classic 5pm Parkway Field, Interstate Park-way, Bradford, PA. 35th annual Brad-ford Area High School Marching Owls Autumn Classic band competition. Gates open at 3:30pm. Opening cere-monies at 5pm. Hosted by the March-ing Owls Boosters. For more infor-mation, contact Brenda Brandon at 814-598-0699 or [email protected]

Tuesday, September 23, 2014:

Pizza Bomber: The Untold Story of America’s Most Shocking Bank Robbery 7pm Mukaiyama University Room, Frame-Westerberg Commons, Uni-versity of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA. Free. Dr. Jerry Clark, retired FBI agent, was the lead investigator on the “collar bomb” case in Erie. He will provide an account of the case and describe the details of theinvestigation.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014:

Preschool Story Time 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Opportunity for pre-school chil-dren to interact with others their age while listening to stories, making pro-jects, and enjoying snacks. For more information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.

Thursday, September 25, 2014:

YMCA Story Time 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Opportunity for pre-school chil-dren to interact with others their age while listening to stories, making pro-jects, and enjoying snacks. For more information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.

Friday, September 26, 2014:

Preschool Story Time 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library,

67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Opportunity for pre-school chil-dren to interact with others their age while listening to stories, making pro-jects, and enjoying snacks. Formore information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.

Saturday, September 27, 2014:

Bradford Hospital Auxiliary 2014 5K Color Run 8:30am registration, 10am race Mc-Dowell Sports & Fitness Center, Cam-pus Drive, Bradford, PA. It’s all about the fun! To benefi t the Bradford Hos-pital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. Pre-register by August 29th to guarantee t-shirt, discounted race fee, and re-serve a color packet to throw at fi nish. Pre-registration by August 29th: $25, students $15, participants 5 and under free. After August 29th: $30, students $15, 5 and under free. Registration after August 29th will not guarantee t-shirt size or individual color pack-

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Fruits And Vegetables

(NAPSI)—According to the Cent-ers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids aren’t getting nearly enough fruits and veggies in their daily diets, but you can help yours get the nutrients they need—and like it. There are a number of ways to make getting proper nutrition fun, whether kids are eating at home or are back at school, suggests the United States De-partment of Agriculture. Here are a few: • Kids love to dip their foods. Whip up a quick dip for veggies with yogurt. Fruit chunks go great with a yogurt and cinnamon or vanilla dip. • Make your own pizza. Use whole-wheat English muffi ns, bagels or pita bread as the crust. Have tomato sauce, low-fat cheese and cut-up vegetables for toppings. Warm the pies till the cheese melts. • Put melon chunks in the freezer or make “popsicles” by inserting sticks into peeled bananas and freezing. • Since many children simply don’t enjoy the taste of vegetables, parents can turn to a line of high-quality fruit-and-veggie blend beverages, each con-taining one combined serving of fruits and vegetables. The brand, good2grow, offers a tropical fruit medley and straw-berry kiwi veggie that have the whole-some goodness of carrots, beets and ap-ples. By striving to create a strong foun-dation for smart eating habits now, the company believes it will help shape children’s attitudes toward healthy foods and beverages. In addition to the blends, there’s ap-ple juice, organic apple juice and fruit punch—which gets apples, pears and grapes to team up to create a fl avorful juice that will leave kids refreshed—all made with 100 percent juice. The beverages provide age-appro-priate nutrition based on guidelines from the American Academy of Pediat-rics. There’s no added sugar, high-fruc-tose corn syrup, artifi cial colors, fl avors or preservatives. Additionally, they are also non-GMO and BPA-free in color-ful, recyclable packaging.

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Bradford Journal PhotoBrad Swanson of Mt. Jewett poses beside his well-groomed 1968 Mustang during this year’s Autumn Daze Car show held in downtown Bradford, September 14. Notice how he gives a little extra advertising to Brad Penn while displaying the spit-shined engine compartment. Brad’s been attending the show for the last four years. (See the gallery for more photos.)

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Bradford Journal PhotoBob and Donna Burdick of Smethport, tell us they have a lot of fun at the car shows. Here, they stand by their ’39 Chevy Coupe along Main Street Bradford, during this year’s edition of the Autumn Daze Car Show, September 14th. Bob has been into this type of thing for over forty years. (See more photos in the gallery.)

As Always, Having Great Fun During Car Show

Bradford Journal PhotoSitting under the food tent on Chambers Street, during the Autumn Daze Car Show, September 14th are Loralei Massa 8, her mom Stephanie Massa, both of Warren, PA, and Loralei’s second cousin, Shiloh Case 5 of Bradford. Stephanie tells us she was in town visiting family and decided to take in the car show.

Enjoying Their Visit

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music...”5. Lifting injury6. Swerve7. “___ the land of the free ...”8. _____eclipse9. Waiter’s handout10. Footnote word11. Musical composition for one, pl.12. Friends of #29 Down15. *Br’er trickster20. Icy hut22. Rest in state24. Paint the town red25. *Revolutionary Allen26. Drunkard’s downfall27. African language29. *Blue Ox31. Clarifi ed butter32. Steers33. Hiker’s path34. *Steel-driving man36. Hunted ruminant38. Evening in Italy42. *Where “Uncle Re-mus” tales took place45. *Pecos Bill, e.g.49. Goose egg51. Plunderer54. Handrail post56. “August: _____ County”57. Healing sign58. Maui dance59. Kuwaiti, e.g.60. Boggy

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Sunday, September 28, 2014:

Southern Tier Symphony 3pm Bromeley Family Theater, Blais-dell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA. Tickets: $20. Free for students. The curtain goes up on the sympho-ny’s season with beloved selections such as Mozart’s “Magic Flute,”

Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture,” Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet” and others. Tickets available at the door.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014:

Play Doh Pals 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. For more information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.

Bradford Journal PhotoSam Ballard and his wife Leanne of Franklinville, NY display their 1969 Dodge Day-tona Charger during the Autumn Fest Car Show, September 14th in downtown Brad-ford. They mentioned that they acquired this car in the Spring, and that this was their fi rst time at the Autumn Fest. They also mentioned that since the show was well run, they’ll be back again. (See more photos in the gallery.)

Tell Us They Liked The Way The Show Was Run

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Bradford Journal PhotoTom Hardy of Bradford displays the spit shined chrome fi lled engine compartment of his highly polished ’09 Mustang GT entry in this year’s edition of the Autumn Daze Car Show in Downtown Bradford, September 14th. “It’s a beautiful day for the show,” he said. “There’s a great turnout.” (See more photos in the gallery.)

Tom Hardy With His ’09 Mustang GT

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Step1:Verify Your Homeowners InsuranceCovers Storm DamageNearly all homeowners carry some form of insurance on their home, asrequired by their mortgage lender. But policies can vary, and the after -math of a powerful storm is no time to find out you’re underinsured.

To ensure your homeowners policy adequately covers your needs, take time to review the policy every year at renewal time, and any time you make any significant improvements to your home. Check that the coverage amount for your main residence accurately reflects the finished square footage of your home, including any upgrades orchanges such as a newly renovated bathroom or expanded deck struc -ture. Also confirm that the replacement cost your homeowners insur -ance agent has determined is consistent with what you would expect to pay to rebuild your home.

In addition, take time to understand any exclusions, especially thosefor weather-related incidents. For example, many homeowners insur -ance policies do not automatically include flood protection.

Finally, take time to thoroughly document your personal possessionswith video or still images and record their value. Store the documen -tation in a safe place, such as a safety deposit box or remote-accesselectronic file, that you will be able to access in the event of an emer -gency. Not only will this help expedite your claim if you need to replaceitems, but you’ll have a list ready when you face the daunting task ofreplacing your belongings.

Keep Up on Home MaintenanceStepping outside after a significant storm is no time to remember thatyou forgot to trim the tree or secure a loose section of fencing. Makingtime to provide ongoing home maintenance for exterior features of yourhome, such as landscaping, decking, siding, roofing and shutters, willensure they are in good function when bad weather strikes.

While little can be done to prevent damage from high-impact storms,routinely checking that everything is in good repair will minimize thechances of preventable destruction.

As you assess your home and yard, ask yourself: Are the trees andshrubs properly trimmed and set far enough away from structures thatthey are unlikely to topple in high winds? Are shutters affixed securelyto the house? Are there any cracked or otherwise weakened windowsthat should be replaced to prevent shattering during a storm?

Prepare for Backup PowerDuring an OutageLoss of power is one of the most common occurrences in severe weather.And the financial impact of outage-related expenses (e.g. spoiled foodreplacement, supply purchases or home repair) can add up quickly.

“Storm-related power loss can be costly for a family,” said GregInwood, vice president for Briggs & Stratton Standby Power. “Anunexpected power loss can result in a number of inconveniences if theoutage requires special arrangements such as meals out and overnighthotel stays.”

The easiest way to prepare for a weather-related power outage is by installing a standby generator in advance of the storm season.Fortunately, attaining the safety and comfort provided by a standbygenerator during a storm event has become more reasonable thanks toemerging technology that has made generators smaller, smarter and,therefore, more affordable.

“In the past, having a generator was cost-prohibitive for many house -holds,” said Amanda Grandy, marketing manager for Briggs & StrattonStandby Power, which is the exclusive licensee of GE GeneratorSystems. “Today, technology has advanced to make owning a standbygenerator far more affordable for the average family.”

Improved technology features such as GE’s Symphony® II powermanagement system, which manages a home’s power demands auto -matically and electronically during an outage, allow more of a home’slights and appliances — up to two AC units — to be powered with asmaller standby generator. A home that would typically need a larger 20 kW home generator to power all of the home’s power demands could now be powered with GE’s 10 kW unit paired with Symphony® IItechnology. The smaller, more affordable 10 kW home generators alsoboast the smallest footprint on the market, making it ideal for homeswith tight lot lines.

Learn more about the home standby generators available to home -owners at www.gegenerators.com.

Common Types of Backup Generators

A power outage is a common result ofweather-related emergencies, but it’s also oneof the easiest to correct by using a generator.There are two common generator types:portable generators and standby generators.

� A portable generator is an immediate buttemporary solution. Typically powered bygasoline, it is lower in cost and doesn’trequire installation time, but it can onlypower a few items for a few hours.

� A standby generator is an automatic, per -manent backup power solution. It requiresprofessional installation outside the home. It is powered by natural gas or liquid pro -pane and turns on automatically during autility power outage to keep a home’s lights,furnace, AC units and other appliances onwhile the power is out.

Having an emergency preparedness kitof items that your household may needin an emergency situation is critical.Basic utilities such as electricity, gas,water, sewage and phone service may beunavailable after a storm strikes, so thekit should contain food, water, anynecessary medications, lighting andbackup battery supplies.

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(NAPSI)—As autumn approaches, many people are looking forward to a break from the summer heat. Howev-er, soon that relief may turn chilly and your reliance on heating equipment will increase. The Electrical Safety Foun-dation International wants you to be aware of the risks associated with heat-ing equipment and follow a few simple steps to help reduce your risk of a home fi re. According to a report by the Nation-al Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading caus-es of home fi re deaths, responsible for an estimated 490 in 2010. The leading factors contributing to ignition in home heating equipment fi res were failure to clean the device, the heat source being too close to combustibles, and a me-chanical failure or malfunction of the equipment. With proper installation, use and maintenance, you can reduce your risk of property loss, injury or death resulting from the use of heating equipment.

With the increased use of heating equipment, carbon monoxide incidents are also more frequent in colder months. Gas-fueled heating devices were the primary heating source responsible for nonfi re carbon monoxide poisonings. Carbon monoxide is odorless, invis-ible and potentially deadly. Be sure to continue testing your carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms each month to help keep yourself and your loved ones safe. More Safe Heating Behaviors • All heaters need space. Keep things that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment. • Make sure you use only equipment that displays a label indicating it has undergone independent testing by Un-derwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL), or the Canadian Standards As-sociation (CSA). • Have a qualifi ed professional install heating equipment according to the lo-cal codes and manufacturer’s instruc-tions. • Make sure all fuel-burning equip-ment is vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, be sure to remove snow or fallen leaves around the outlet to the outside to en-sure proper venting of exhaust. • Have your heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected annu-ally by a qualifi ed professional. For additional electrical safety in-formation throughout the year, please

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Bradford Journal PhotoDave Thomas holds up for a photo with his children and a family friend, Septem-ber 14th, during the Autumn Daze Car Show in Downtown Bradford. Left to right are Kai Thomas 12 (who tells us he liked the old cars and how they were restored); Alyn Race 9 (who tells us she liked the different looking cars and their colors); Mia Thomas 8 (who suggested she would rather be doing something else), and Dave Thomas (who observed that it was a nice event). (See more photos in the gallery.)

In The Food Court

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CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGSEngagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths

Garry Pugrant, wore an heirloom diamond ring from her paternal grand-mother, the late Hilda Pugrant, and a rhinestone pin from her mater-nal grandmother, Dorothy West. The bride’s gown was a Handmade Allure Fit ‘n’ Flare bridal gown embellished with hand-beaded Swarovski crystals and pearls through-out the bodiceand back of gown. A white veil with crystal beading throughout and on its edges adorned her head, and she carried a bouquet of fresh white ros-es with calla lilies. Jamie Kemper of Pittsburgh,Pa., served as the matron of honor, and Kelleigh McAlp-ine of Bradford served as the maid

of honor. Brides-maids were Ca-sey Salerno, Dan-ielle Duriez, Jessica Bigler and Christina Bencho, all of Brad-ford. All the attend-ants wore oasis blue short, strap-less chiffon dress-es. Each carried a bouquet made by Christina Bencho with a peacock color theme which included green and purple fl owers and peacock feathers tied with oasis blue satin ribbons. Each wore a handmade peacock feather hairpiece. Brynne Bigler, daughter of Jessica Bigler, was the fl ower girl. She wore a white satin dress with an oasis blue sash adorned with peacock feath-ers and carried a white satin basket. Edrian “Macho” Irizarry of New

York City served as the best man. Groomsmen wereAndre Turner and Thomas Bost, both of Pittsburgh; broth-er-ofthe- groom Michael Corker of New York City; and cousin-ofthe- groom Wayne Wil-liams of Scottsdale, Ariz. A reception was held at the Bor-deaux Terrace, lo-cated in the Dreams Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, with music by DJ Mannia Cancun. The couple re-sides in Pittsburgh. The bride has a master’s degree in special education and is an elemen-tary teacher in the Moon Area School District. The groom has a bachelor’s degree in social work from St. Bonaventure Uni-

ENGAGEMENTS:

(None)

MARRIAGES:

PUGRANTISAAC - (PUNTA CANA, Dominican Repub-lic) — Starr Nicole Pugrant, daughter of Susan and Jim Yeager and Garry and Amy Pugrant, all of Bradford, Pa., and Melvin Andrew Isaac, son of the late O’Dell Isaac and Marguerite Comp-ton, were united in marriage July 30 at Dreams Resort & Spa, Punta Cana, with the Rev. Ma-rie Mike, sister of the groom, offi ciat-ing. The song “All of Me,” by John Leg-end, played at the double- ring, desti-nation weddingceremony. The bride, who was given in mar-riage by her father,

versity and is self-employed as the owner of Kinneman Kennels & Trans-ports. The bridesmaids planned a wedding shower held at Sil-vioni’s Restaurant in Pittsburgh, and Amy Pugrant, the bride’s stepmother, planned a wedding shower at the home of Janet Pugrant of Bradford. A re-hearsal dinner was held at the World Cafe Restaurant in Punta Cana.

BIRTHS:

SEPT. 4, 2014:SON, to Elizabeth and Allan Kline, Bradford, PA.SEPT. 6, 2014:DAUGHTER, to April Tisdale and Justin Carr, Olean, NY.SEPT. 7, 2014:SON, to Stacy and John Knapp Jr., Bradford, PA.SON, to Cassie and Michael Alcorn, Bradford, PA.SEPT. 8, 2014:SON, to Lynette Kinney, Hazel Hurst, PA.SEPT. 9, 2014:SON, to Britney Kohler and Nick Johnson, Bradford, PA.SEPT. 10, 2014:SON, to Tara Mancl and Paul Davis, Alle-gany, NY.SON, to Abby Green, Olean, NY.SEPT. 11, 2014:SON, to Todd and Ashton Lowe, Olean, NY.DAUGHTER, to Ann Blicharz and Joshua Anderson, Olean, NY.DAUGHTER, to Tracy (Traniello) Griffi n and Arthur Ludwick, Salamanca, NY.SEPT. 12, 2014:D A U G H T E R , to Brandon and Michelle Schram, Allegany, NY.

DEATHS:

SEPT. 5, 2014:CONKLIN, Rodger

B., 71, of Bliss St., Westfi eld, N.Y., for-merly of Bradford, PA.SEPT. 6, 2014:GRUBER, Har-riet I.,80, of Coud-ersport, formerly ofPhiladelphia, PA.IMBROGNO, Hel-en Johanna, 92, of 636 Second Ave., Johnsonburg, PA.JEFFRIES, Joan M. 69, of Ulysses, PA.SEPT. 7, 2014:MEYER, Dorothy A. Meyer, 92, a resi-dent of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA, and formerly of Elk Towers, St. Mar-ys, PA.STRONG, George H., 86, of Port Alle-gany, PA. LAIRD, Anna M., 94, of 610 South Mi-chael Rd., St. Marys, PA.SEPT. 8, 2014:DeMARK, Madeline V., 88, of 157 S. Main St., Portville, N.Y., formerly of Austin, PA.CEDARGREN, Na-dine A., 97, of 763 Johnsonburg Road, St.Marys, PA.O’NEIL, Nancy J. Johnson, 76, of Thomasville, for-merly of Bradford, PA.A L S T E R B E R G , Nancy M., 84, of Cleveland, Tenn., and sister to Doris Hanes of St. Marys, PA.SEPT. 9, 2014:FULLER, Peggy Tomb, 43, of Gale-ton, formerly of Ul-ysses, PA.SEPT. 10, 2014:WALTERS, Mary Elizabeth “Polly”, 89, of 25 South 2nd St., Bradford, PA.THORWART, Judy A., 74, of 335 Main Street, Kersey, PA.LININGER, Jaime L., 35, of 303 How-ard Circle, Empori-um, PA, formerly of Bradford, PA.HEIMEL, Roy F., II, 72, of Bradford, PA, formerly of Coud-ersport, PA.

YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE SEPTEMBER 18 - SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)This week, you have good reasons to feel confi dent. TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)You’re beginning to recognize how helpful the future can be. Continue having faith in it.GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)You’ll see how an apparent set in stone situation becomes full of opportunity.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22)You might need to instigate a more honest and less vague dialogue. this week.LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)This week presents you with an excellent opportunity to ignore the need to assess and analyze with your head and do much more of both with your heart. VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)This week, it could become clear how, in order to attain something you truly want, you’re going to have to step out of a comfort zone.LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)A key relationship is changing. A new beginning of some sort is on offer.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)You are right to expect a result for something you’ve done. As long as you’re being realistic and patient, then all will be fi ne.SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20)A tense and sensitive issue can be resolved amicably if you’re both willing to accept shared responsibility for it.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19)You might need to backtrack in some way, but the sky insists you can make real and tangible progress from this week.AQUARIUS - (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)Take what is unfolding now slowly and stick with a plan. Avoid any tendency to make hasty moves or decisions.PISCES - (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)The cosmos is trying to bring an increased level of comfort to your world. Give it a chance to show you what it intends to do

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Open Arms Community Church will host a nine-week class starting this month for those wanting to learn how to be debt-free and be better at saving and spending money. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Uni-versity will kick off at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in Bradford and Port Allegany. Classes will include video teaching, class discussions and interactive small-group activities cov-ering Biblical practical fi nancial steps. “In today’s economy and the lack of practical education on good fi nancial management, Dave Ramsey makes it real easy to learn how to win with money,” said Pastor Mike McAvoy. “It’s easy to understand, but nothing changes without change, so you have to do what you learn. This program has seen millions of people go through and succeed in getting control of their fi nancial situation.” Child care will be provided at Open Arms Community Church at 1289 East Main St. in Bradford Township and 105 Smith Ave. in Port Allegany. Each session will last about an hour and a half. For more information, call 814-368-8846 or see openarms.tv

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SEPT. 12, 2014:KECK, Marian Eliza-beth, 91, of Coud-ersport, PA.KRIZ, Steven E., 60, of Homestead Ave., Bradford, PA, for-merly of Limestone, NY.

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How To Choose A PERS Device (NAPSI)—According to the National Safety Council, injuries related to falls are still a primary concern for seniors, and with good reason: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states one in three adults aged 65 and over experi-ence a fall each year. To proactively address concerns about falls, many seniors choose to invest in a personal emergency response system (PERS). But according to senior safety expert Dennis Boyle of MobileHelp, there are four main things to consider when choosing the right PERS device: 1. Waterproof: Showers and pool decks are slippery surfaces that sen-iors regularly utilize—the wearable pendant or accessories that detect falls should be waterproof to accommodate such activities. 2. Mobile: More than 45 percent of falls happen outside the home—if the person is mobile, the PERS device should be, too. 3. Automatic fall detection: Follow- ing a fall, 80 percent of people aren’t

physically able to push the button on their PERS device. With automatic fall detection, they don’t have to—if they fall and can’t push the button or even respond-help will still be on the way. 4. Comfort: The device should be lightweight, with multiple wear options (such as neck pendant or wristwatch styles), and neck pendants should fea-ture quick-release fasteners for safety. Learn More: For further facts, go to

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FAMILY FEATURES

Whether it’s sharp or dull, off and on or constant, paincan be a real pain at times. With the ability to interrupttime with family, lessen productivity at work andcreate many sleepless nights, under standing the source

of your pain is essential for relief.

The ache and its sourcesAs a source of discomfort, it may be hard to view pain in a positive light. Butthis natural, protective tool is used by the body as an alert of present orpotential harm to tissues.While pain usually ceasesonce the stimulus has beenremoved and the damage totissue has healed, there are many different factorsinvolved for the amount oftime the process takes. Onething is certain — whether it takes an hour or severalmonths, relief is the mainfocus for those who sufferfrom any type of pain.

According to the Institute of Medicine of the NationalAcademies, approximately100 million Americans dealwith chronic pain, which isclassified as discomfort lastingsix months or longer. Whilethis type of pain can rangefrom minor to debilitating, it can disrupt the social andphysical aspects of life in amajor way. Those that sufferfrom this condition oftenexperience headaches, back -aches and neck pain, though it can aggravate other areaswithin the body. Due to itslengthy nature, chronic paincan often lead to emotionalissues, such as depression andstress, which can exacerbatethe healing process.

The best way to identifychronic pain is to be aware ofits symptoms. This pain is persistent and can often be described as aching,burning or shooting. The area where the pain is located is often defined bypatients as sore, tight or stiff. Because this type of pain can affect so manyareas of life, many in the health community recommend a comprehensivemind and body approach for its management. This can include medication,injections, acupuncture and other holistic treatments.

Here are some of the common types of chronic pain and a few ways to endthe discomfort, so you can get back to enjoying life.

Back and neck painWhat causes nearly 40 percent of missed work days in the U.S. and is thefifth most common cause for doctor visits? Running from the top of theneck to the bottom of the spine, back pain is a common complaint among

ImportantQuestions to ConsiderWhen consulting your medicalprofessional about pain, he orshe will likely ask you a set of questions similar to thoselisted below. It is essential toprepare before you visit thedoctor so you can help pin -point the pain for the bestdiagnosis and treatment:

� Where is the location of the pain?

� When did it start?

� What kind of pain is it?(Some descriptions includeburning, dull, sharp, etc.)

� Do certain activitiesalleviate or worsen thefeeling?

� What treatments have youused? Have you experiencedany side effects?

Helping Childrenthrough PainWhether they’re visiting aphysician to receive a routineshot or undergoing treatment,it can be difficult for parents to watch their children experi -ence pain. Here are some tipsfrom the American MedicalAssociation for helping yourlittle ones cope:

� Stay close during the pain.Regardless of their age, yourpresence is comforting toyour child.

� Make contact with yourchild. If you can, hold ortouch your child throughoutthe process.

� Take notes from nature:Some animals, such askangaroo mothers, carrytheir young close to them. If you have an infant inpain, hold your baby closeto your chest wearing only a diaper. This tactic is usedworldwide and researchshows that it can reducepain during a procedure.

� Offer distractions. Focusthe attention on things yourchild enjoys to help themrelax. Some helpful diver -sions include singing a songtogether, reading a book outloud or telling their favoritestory. Or, give them a play -ful stuffed toy that alsohelps ease pain, such as theThermal-Aid Zoo animals,which offers a 100 percentnatural, therapeutic heatingand cooling treatment.

� Be truthful. Tell your childup front the procedure willcause discomfort but youwill be there for support.

many people. While back pain is typically divided into the most com -mon areas of neck, middle back, lower back and tailbone, its symptomscan also be felt in other parts of the body, including arms, hands, legsand feet.

Some of the common remedies for back and neck pain include every -thing from massage therapy, acupressure, acupuncture, back conditioningexercises and medication. Due to the controversy surrounding the lastremedy, many patients prefer a more natural way to ease back pain withhot and cold therapy, such as Thermal-Aid Large Sectional Pack, whichhelps eliminate swelling and eases pain on any area of the back.

Headache painThough there are many factors that can trigger its unpleasant feeling;headaches can range from a minor sinus headache to a severe migraine.Though it may feel that your brain is the source for the pain, the dis -com fort is actually caused by a disturbance to the structures surround -ing it, and not within the tissue itself.

Some headache symptoms can be as minor as sensitivity to light ornoise to the extreme conditions of fever and vomiting. While mostphysicians typically recommend the use of over-the-counter medica -tions, there are also new natural treatments available. One naturalproduct, the Thermal-Aid Headache Relief System provides fast, safepain relief and is clinically proven to relieve headache pain in over 90 percent of sufferers.

If you suffer from persistent body and head pains, it’s important tounderstand the source of the pain. For more ways to stop the pain, visithttp://thermalaidproducts.com.