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Bradford Journal PhotoMallory Craig 6, at the right, gives the weather report to her kindergarten classmates, June 3rd. They are students in Rosemary’s and Nanci’s classroom at the Learning Cent-er. Included in the photo (all soon to be kindergarten graduates), in no special order are Kendall Case, Mallory Craig, Felicity Cramer, Owen DeGolier, Mitchell Douthit, Emily Hardin, Owen Manion, Katelyn McConnell, Jenna Moini, Caleigh Rosler, Bry-ceon Sallade, Brooklynn Sirline, Lindsay Witchen, Aiden Yeager, and Emma Zmuda.

Students Assemble For Weather Report

Bradford Journal PhotoJust before a math review, three students in Kathy Long’s fi fth and sixth grade classroom at The Learning Center work at the computers. Left to right are Alex Safran 10, Madison Smith 11, and Ethan Hollamby 12. It’s, June 3rd, a few days before school lets out for the summer, and we can sense the excitement.

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Bradford Journal PhotoThird and fourth grade students in Barb Woodward’s third and fourth grade classroom commented as to how they felt about summer vacation, during our visit to The Learn-ing Center, June 3rd. From the left front, clockwise around are Jonas Simora 9 –“I love it!”; McKenna Kelly 10- “I like school but it’s nice to be out for the summer.”; Julia Moine 10- “The year went by too fast!”; and Harrison Morrisroe 9- “I like it because I get a long break from school!”

Various Perspectives About School Break

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Thursday, June 6:Showers in the forecast today with a high of 67°.ThursdayNight:Cloudy tonight with showers in the early evening. Low of 55°.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Friday, June 7:Cloudy today with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High of 69°.Friday Night:Cloudy tonight with showers and a chance of even-ing thunderstorms. Low of 54°

Saturday, June 8:Cloudy and warm-er today with scat-tered showers. High of 71°.Saturday Night:Mostly cloudy to-night with scattered showers this even-ing. Low of 52°.

Sunday, June 9:Partly sunny and nice today with a high of 72°.Sunday Night:Partly cloudy to-night with an over-night low of 49°.

Monday,June 10:Mostly cloudy and warm with a slight chance of rain to-day. High of 74°.Monday Night:Rain this evening with a thunder-storm possible to-night. Low of 52°.

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The McKean County Historical Soci-ety will proudly present: “Front Porch Melodies” featuring Ardyth VanScoy and Chordiac Arrest. This dinner theater will be held Thursday, June 13, at 6:00 PM at the Court of Angels, Smethport, PA. This will be a terrifi c evening of songs spanning three centuries and a fabulous all American buffet dinner including the most American dessert, apple pie. There will be a cash bar. Last year’s event was wonderful and this year’s will prove amazing. Please call or stop to purchase your tickets at the Old Jail Museum, 814-887-5142. A head count is needed by June 7. Gather six to eight friends and family members to reserve a table or make new friends with open seating. All are invited to wear turn of the cen-tury or patriotic dress, but that is not nec-essary.

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Bradford Journal PhotoJust before lunch, at The Learning Center, June 3rd, third and fourth grade students in Barb Woodward’s classroom look up from their work for a photo. From the front left, clockwise around are, Evan Smith 9, Abbie Nuzzo 9, Marissa Miller 8,and Ciaran Conneely 10. They tell us they’re “O.K.” with the idea that summer vacation is about to begin.

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“Words and Ways ” -by Bob Perry

The ‘words and ways’ of anyone who has an ideology that one aspires to or who has infl uence over one can shape one’s conduct. A child is most infl uenced by the words and action of the parents creating a life-long infl uence on one’s thoughts and ac-tivities. This goes for the other infl uential people and organizations as one grows into adulthood, such as religion and school. Religion can play a dominant part as to who one associates with and how one deals with others from the passive accept-ance of others regardless of the others ac-tions to the non-acceptance of any other religion and its members. If one has a prominent position of infl u-ence and authority the ‘words and ways’ can infl uence others with unpredictable results. The current IRS scandal may well be such an example. President Obama makes no secret that he sees opponents politi-cally or ideologically as his enemy and as such they need to be attacked. Having suc-cessfully won two presidential elections,

he demonstrated that attacking any and all opponents can be a way to win elections and infl uence others. The singling out of Fox News in the public forum is another perfect example of a direct attack on those he perceives as one of his enemies. A huge question has been raised in respect to the IRS scandal and that is was there any direct knowledge and direction from the White House and the President in particular. Directly or in-directly, the ‘words and ways’ of President Obama play a part in this situation. Will anyone who has knowledge of this ever speak out, or be silenced in fear of being attacked? The situation revealed by the In-spector General that the IRS agency was targeting conservative groups, and possi-bly others, who were engaged in political activities. In order to identify the ’enemy’ a BOLO (Be On the Lookout for) list was created in that search. This list included ‘Tea Party’; ‘Patri-ots’; ‘Government Debt’; ‘Taxes’; ‘Lim-ited Government’; ‘Constitution’; ‘Bill of Rights’; and, ‘Social and Economic Re-form’. It will take Congress months to com-plete the ongoing investigation and there will defi nitely be fallout (personnel, confi -dence in the IRS, etc.). “Words and Ways” have a life of their own, and like so many other things in life, beware because they may come back to bite you. An enemies list was created. This brings back memories of President Richard Mil-house Nixon.

We stopped at The Learning Center this week, June 3rd, and found chil-dren in grades K-6, happy, for the most part, that summer vacation was only a few short days away. Nevertheless, even through all the excitement, classes continued. In the kindergarten room chil-dren were working puzzles, writing their numbers, reading to each other, or work-ing in a group. The 1st and 2nd grade stu-dents had just returned from a fi eld day at the Bradford Family YMCA and the 3rd and 4th grade students were working on tests, constructing Father’s Day cards, and reading. Students in the 5th and 6th grade classroom had been working on science projects (constructing cars) and working on the computer, prior to a math review lesson. As always, we recommend that our readers take advantage of our on-line gal-lery to better enjoy last week’s Memorial Day parade photography and videos, and also better enjoy variations on the photo content of this week’s issue……..CVS in Union Square is now carrying the Brad-ford Journal. The papers are located at the magazine section of the front service counter near the registers……..Our read-ers are also reminded that any past is-sue of the Bradford Journal (as far back as 5 years) is available at Copy Connec-tion headquarters, located next to the fi re station on Chestnut Street, Bradford. Sim-ply stop in and ask for the issue date that is required and they’ll print it while you wait…….The United Christian Acad-emy in Smethport has asked that we mention the availability of their al-ternative school. It is a Pre-K to 12th grade school that employs only PA certifi ed teachers and places an em-phasis on science, math, reading, and history. Classes are small. Scholarships are available for students who sign up by June 30th. Call 814-558-8900 for more information or see the website at < ucasmethport.com > They tell us that they focus on teaching your child the content knowledge they will need to succeed without focusing on stand-ardized testing……..The proposed change from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to the Chained CPI for Social Security calculations is very likely not fair to retirees. While this new calculation takes into account the fact that people look for and use cheap-er alternative products as prices rise, thereby lessoning the effects of overall infl ation, realistically, the rising prices that cause the most concerns for retir-ees are those involving taxes, utilities, medicine, hospital and nursing home care, and transportation- all areas where easy to obtain, alternatively low pricing is simply not available.

Bradford Journal PhotoKindergarten students, Caleigh Rosler 6, on the left, and Owen Manion 6, on the right, read to each other in Rosemary’s and Nanci’s classroom at The Learning Center, June 3rd. They are reading The Big Dragon.

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Bradford Journal PhotoOn the right is Emma Zmuda 5, and on the left is Aeden Yeager 6, both writing their number lines on adding machine tapes. They are kindergarten students in Rosemary’s and Nanci’s classroom at The Learning Center. Aeden, excitedly tells us he has almost reached 1,000.

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Photo submittedPictured in the photo above are: Tom Fox (L), Duke Center and Bob McCartney (R), Prentisvale, from the ATV Traction Club of McKean County. They assisted PA Clean-Ways with an illegal dump clean up. PA CleanWays of McKean County, an affi liate of Keep PA Beautiful, completed an illegal dump clean up on Annin Creek Road in Ceres Township this past Saturday. Ten volunteers worked for four hours to remove a roll off bin full of garbage, 38 tires, and several white goods. CleanWays partnered with the ATV Traction Club of McKean County for the fi rst time and Tom Fox and Bob McCartney brought equipment to as-sist with the effort. Other organizations that made this project possible included Penn State Extension, McKean County Conservation District and the McKean County Adult Probation Offi ce.

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Irma Mackey Irma J. Mackey, 91, formerly of533 W. Washington St., passed away peacefully on Sun-day (May 26, 2013)at the Bradford Ec-umenical Home. Born April 4, 1922, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late David J. and Sarah J. Myers Simons Sr. On March 21, 1944, in the UnitedMethodist Parson-age in Bradford, shemarried Frank M. Mackey, who died on June 22, 1995. She worked at

St. Joseph’s Hos-pital in Tampa as a nurse during World War II, came back to Bradford and worked as a nurse at the Bradford Hospi-tal, at Bovaird and Seyfang, and retired from Dr. Wood-house’s offi ce. Surviving are two sons, Frank (Martha) Mackey of New Kensing-ton, and Michael (Mary) Mackey of Russell; four grand-children; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.


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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCESLeasing A Car On The Cheap

-by Jason Alderman My trusty Volvo wagon served our family well for 13 years, but after 106,000 miles it fi nally gave up the ghost. My wife just completed graduate school so we weren’t ready to commit to a new car pay-ment. I rented a car at fi rst, but at $500 a month, that soon got old. Then I came across a concept new me: assuming someone else’s car lease. Initial-ly I was skeptical, but after considerable research I took the plunge. It took many emails and phone calls and a month-long wait for the paperwork to clear, but I now have a one-year lease on a quality car whose monthly cost is about a third less than the stripped-down model I was rent-ing. With the caveat that car lease assump-tion is not right for everyone, here’s how the process works: People need to get out of their car leas-es for a variety of reasons but it’s notori-ously diffi cult to do so – you usually must pay the outstanding balance plus an early termination fee. One way around this, if your fi nance company allows it, is to transfer the lease to another party for the remainder of its term. Many people use online lease as-sumption services like Swapalease.com and LeaseTrader.com. I went with Swa-palease.com. These companies match people want-ing to unload their lease (think of them as “sellers”) with so-called “buyers” interest-ed taking over the remainder of someone’s lease. Among the potential advantages for buyers: • No down payment. • You can secure a shorter-term lease. • Sellers will generally offer or agree to fi nancial incentives to unload their lease. • Newer cars are usually still under warranty. However, be aware of the many fees in-volved on both sides of the transaction: • Sellers are charged a fee to adver-tise their vehicle on the websites (gener-ally $50 to $150), and a transaction fee if a lease transfer is initiated ($100 to $150). • Buyers pay a registration fee to ob-tain contact information for sellers (around $40 to $80). Some sites charge buyers a transaction fee as well. • Buyers must fi le a credit applica-tion with the lender which can cost up to several hundred dollars; the fee typically isn’t refundable if the credit check deems you aren’t creditworthy. • The leasing company itself will typically charge the buyer a lease transfer fee (typically $50 to $600). A few additional suggestions and pre-

cautions: • Inspect the car and note any dam-age. You may also want to have a mechan-ic inspect it. • Ask whether the lender will remove the seller’s name from the lease – some won’t. • During negotiations, ask the seller to pay the application and lease transfer fees. It doesn’t hurt to ask and you’re still saving them a ton of money. • Don’t expect a lot of customer ser-vice from the swapping website. • Make sure there’s enough mileage left on the lease to suit your needs.

• You’ll have to pay DMV registra-tion fees and sales tax may apply. • Your insurance company will need to provide the leasing company with evi-dence that you have adequate coverage. • Know that it can take several weeks or more for the transaction to fully close. For me, that meant an extra month’s rent-al. All in all, if you’re fl exible about what kind of car you’re willing to drive and not in a big hurry, assuming someone else’s lease can be a viable option. Just make sure to do your due diligence.

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Bradford Journal PhotoWe visited Rosemary’s and Nanci’s Kin-dergarten classroom at The Learning Center, June 3rd. Here, Bryceon Sallade 6, breaks away from his puzzle for a mo-ment to look at the photographer.

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Bradford Journal PhotoA few days from the end of the school year, June 3rd, students pose with their K’NEX car projects in Kathy Long’s fi fth and sixth grade classroom at The Learning Center. In the front, (l-r) are Caleb Nuzzo 11, and Anthony Bruno 12. In the back, (l-r) are Tyler Gigliotti 11, Colby Keane 11, and Ashton Hollamby 11. The team project in-cluded designing, building, powering, and running the cars. Regarding the upcoming summer vacation, while they were sure to mention that they liked school, there was no doubt in their minds that the summer break was good for sports, or, in fact any other way you take it- the best time of the year!

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JUNE 6: Arts & Crafts Camp 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAArts & Crafts Camp is a craft session geared towards school age kids. This program offers a story, craft, and snack.For more information, contact the Li-brary at 814-362-6527.JUNE 8:Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8am-12noon through Sep-tember 28Library Gardening (Rain Date) 11am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA. The library is in search of volunteers! If you have a green thumb, we need your help planting our fl ower gardens. For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527.We Gotta Regatta 2-6pm Crook Farm, Seaward Avenue, Bradford, PA Float or paddle the Tuna on your seaworthy canoe, kayak, or fl o-tation device of your choice, ending at Crook Farm for a great afternoon of fun with live music by Hartle & Copeland, pig roast, and free draft beer (proper ID required). $20 per adult. $5 for children under 12. 5K Run at 8:30am on Crook Farm Trail. Duck races. Donations ben-efi t the Tuna Valley Trail Association. For more information, visit: http://tunavalleytrail.com/regatta13.htmlJUNE 10: Read to Me 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library,

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Son, May 26, to Alyssa and Cody Con-nolly, Bradford, PA.Triplet sons, May 26, to Kellie and Ryan Yingling, Smethport, PA.Son, May 27, to Jessica Hahn and Tim-othy Munday, Bradford, PA.Son, May 29, to Jamie Defi lippo and John Vinelli, Bradford, PA.Daughter, May 30, to Jennifer Kight-linger and Chance Mosley, Bradford, PA.Daughter, May 30, to Britanie Hollen-beck and Johsua Tompkins, Bradford, PA.Daughter, May 31, to Ambra and Char-lie Fitzsimmons, Bradford, PA.Son, May 31, to Melissa and Tim O’Neil, Bradford, PA.

67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PARead to Me is a special storytime where children can read to a special library guest. For more information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.JUNE 11:Ladies’ Breakfast 9:15am Masonic Center, 625 South Ave-nue, Bradford, PA Speaker: Joyce Hond-ru. Feature: Melanie Calitri Holden. Music: Fred Pysher. Cost: $8. Free child care by reservation. Sponsored by Bradford Area Christian Women’s Connection. For res-ervations, contact Loisanne at 814-368-3669 or Bonnie at 814-368-6509.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] 12: United Way’s First Chapter Program 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington St, Bradford, PA. Birth to 5 year old literacy program designed to promote childhood development through reading, crafts, and play groups. For more information, contact the United Way of the Bradford Area at 814-368-6181. Lunch in the Square 11:30am–1pm Veterans Square, Down-town Bradford. Enjoy menus from various Bradford restaurants, live musical enter-tainment by Rick and Jim, and fun. Open to the public. Friends of BAPL Book Club 6:30pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA. Friends of BAPL Book Club will meet at the library to discuss books pertaining to Ann Morrow Lindberg. Free and open to the public. New members always wel-come. For information, contact the library at 814-362-6527.

Bradford TOPS #16 The TOPS PA #16 meeting was held at the First Presbyterian Church Thurs-day afternoon, May 30th, and was con-ducted by leader Vickie Johnson. There were 27 weigh-ins with a loss of 10 1/2 pounds. Loser of the week is Fran Nickel and offi cer of the week is Anna Wells. A new summer achievement contest starts this week. The fl ower contest winner will be announced next week. Darlene Venezia Skaggs, a fam-ily nurse practitioner who works for Medicore, spoke on mental health and wellness. Some of the important things touched on were getting enough sleep , nutrition, and the importance of health screenings as we grow older. She men-tioned that stress is not bad, it’s how you manage it. She said women should get 8 to 8 1/2 hrs sleep because not enough sleep produces a hormone that can cause obesity. It is also very important to get screening for cancer and other diseas-es as you age.

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When savory meets sweet, it’s simply a perfect union — especially when planning asizzling summer-time menu. Nothing brings the palate more pleasure than a cookedsausage, slightly seared, and topped with crunchy, fresh salad and salsa toppers.

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First, select a tasty base for your recipe that can be quickly and easily spiced up, such asHillshire Farm smoked sausage. Then choose a range of fresh ingredients, such as herbs,vegetables and fruits, that when simply paired together create a delicious dish. Get creative and try unique ingredient combinations, such as red onions paired with tart green apples ormangoes. An intense blend of flavors, along with the savory appeal of sausage, will surelysatisfy even the most hard-to-please appetites.

Challenge your flavorbravery by incorporatingother flavor pairings intoyour sausage and burgertoppings. Your local farmers’market is a one-stop shop for fresh, local ingredientsthat are found in the belowrecipes. It can also serve as an interactive source ofinspiration where you mightfind an herb, vegetable orfruit you’ve never tried thatwill easily spice up your ownsummertime recipe.

Go global

Traditional summer fare,such as sausages and burgers,allow limitless inspirationfrom all corners of the globe. This recipe for Caprese Salad Topped Smoked Sausage Sandwiches combines creamy, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil andgrape tomatoes that channel the summer flavors of Italy. Sample a sweeter taste of Mexico withGrilled Beef Hot Links with Mango Salsa. Cook up any of these incredible creations at yournext family dinner or gathering and watch the line form in seconds.

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Cheddar Wurst with Corn Black Bean SalsaPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServes: 6

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Sausage Links6 French bread rolls or hot dog buns, split

Combine corn, black beans, bell pepper, lime juice,cilantro, jalapeno pepper and cumin. Grill or heatsausages according to package directions, turningfrequently. Place sausage in each roll, generously topwith corn black bean salsa.

Caprese Salad Topped Smoked Sausage SandwichesPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServes: 6

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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups grape tomatoes, halved1 package (8 ounces) fresh small mozzarella

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1/4 teaspoon salt6 French bread rolls, split

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Grilled Beef Hot Links with Mango SalsaPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServes: 6

2 cups chopped fresh mango1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained

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2 tablespoons fresh lime juiceSalt to taste

1 package Hillshire Farm Beef Hot Links6 sausage buns, split

Combine mango, black beans, red onion, cilantro, limejuice and salt in medium bowl. Grill links over medium-low heat according to package directions. Place grilledsausages in buns; top generously with mango salsa.Serve any remaining salsa with tortilla chips.

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Entertaining (NAPSI)—Most hosts and hostesses agree that entertaining with ease in just the right setting starts with a clean space, indoors and out. To help you achieve that and make the most of your time, energy and money, here are seven tips and tricks to help you tackle the toughest jobs quickly and effi ciently. Hints To Help You 1. Fresh facade: Wash the outside of the home. If you have any mildew, con-sider a pressure washer to make the chore easier. See if the trim needs extra cleaning or even repainting. 2. Wash the windows—inside and out: Do so on a cloudy day to avoid streaks. Get any sliding glass patio doors, as well (and consider taking an old toothbrush and top-quality cleaning solution to the inside of the track). 3. Clean and repair gutters and down-spouts: Remove last year’s dead leaves, twigs and so on. Make sure there are no clogs that can cause a leak or an overfl ow. 4. Police your lawn: Pick up any branches, leaf piles, broken toys and the like so guests can walk freely—and safely. 5. Get the grill: Before you bring out the burgers, give your grill a good scrub-bing to be sure cooked-on food particles, rust and general grime are gone. Remem-ber to clean the inside of the grill, too. 6. Swab the decks: Wiping down grimy, greasy outdoor surfaces and furniture is critical before guests arrive. Touch up any chips on painted outdoor furniture. To help make it all bright and sparkling, try a multipurpose cleaning spray that’s spe-cifi cally formulated for outdoor use such as Mr. Clean Outdoor Pro Multi-Purpose Spray. It cuts through grease and grime on grills, patio furniture, vinyl siding and even concrete patio fl oors. Simply let the solution set for several minutes after you spray. Then, you can easily scrub away the tough outdoor dirt, so you spend less time cleaning, more time relaxing. 7. Clean the crevices: From last year’s leftover food particles in the small grooves of the patio table to the tiny gaps on the kids’ swing set that always attract sticky spills, outdoor items are full of small spac-es that can be a nightmare to clean. Mr. Clean also offers the Magic Eraser Out-door Pro, which can help lift away tough grime with water alone, even in hard-to-reach spaces, with water-activated micro-scrubbers that reach into surface grooves, making cleaning a breeze. Learn More: You can fi nd further facts and tips online at www.mrclean.com


Bradford Journal PhotoFrom the front left, clockwise around are Torie Keane 10, Tehya Hollamby 10, Claudia Sirline 10, and Erin Stevens 10. They are in Barb Woodward’s third and fourth grade classroom at The Learning Center. It’s a few days before summer vacation, June 3rd, and they tell us that while they like school they’ll be happy for the vacation- to be able to spend more time with their friends.

Vacation- Spend More Time With Friends

Bradford Journal PhotoThese two sixth grade students in Kathy Long’s classroom at The Learning Center pose for a photo, June 3rd. Anthony Bru-no 12, at the left points out that he will be attending the very local Fretz Middle School next year, while Ethan Hollamby 12, at the right,, points out that he will be attending a much more distant school in the outlying areas. (The Learning Center runs from preschool through sixth grade.)

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ON THE HEALTHY SIDEBreathe Easier This

Summer: Tips To Control Your Child’s Asthma

(NAPSI)—As the school year draws to a close and the temperature rises, children and families everywhere start to look for-ward to the simple pleasures of summer-jump rope, sunshine, playing ball, and cookouts. However, for the one in every 11 chil-dren in the United States who has asth-ma—including one in every six African-American children—summer can also bring wheezing, coughing and trouble breathing. The joys of summer can be challenging if your child has asthma, a common but se-rious chronic disease. Summer’s long af-ternoons spent playing outside can expose children with asthma to triggers that can bring on attacks, such as increased pollen and allergens from blossoming plants and trees, and increased air pollution on some especially hot summer days. “While controlling asthma requires daily attention, your child doesn’t have to be sidelined,” said James P. Kiley, Ph.D., director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Division of Lung Diseases, part of the National Insti-tutes of Health. “With proper treatment, most children who have asthma can avoid attacks, experience fewer symptoms, be physically active and enjoy summertime.” To make sure your child doesn’t miss a thing this season, the NHLBI recommends that you work with your child’s doctor and ask him or her to take the following key actions that can help your child—and you—breathe easier. • Tell you what medication your child needs to control asthma symptoms. In-haled corticosteroids, taken daily, are the most effective medication for reduc-ing the infl ammation that causes asthma symptoms in people who have persistent asthma. • Give you a written asthma action plan that spells out what to do every day

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

American Institute for Cancer Research

Q: We hear so much about antioxidant compounds in chocolate. What about cocoa and chocolate milk? A: Chocolate’s fl avonoid compounds are under study not only as antioxidants, but also for other health-protective effects like reducing infl ammation and lower-ing blood pressure. Chocolate and cocoa-related products have highly variable fl avonoid content and cocoa content on labels can be tricky to decipher. Cocoa powder is made up of cocoa bean solids – which hold the fl avonoid compounds – and cocoa butter. One to two tablespoons of natural cocoa powder provide about the same amount of fl avonoids as half an ounce of dark chocolate, which is the amount that studies suggest offer health benefi ts. However, most widely avail-able cocoa mixes contain cocoa treated with alkali (called Dutch cocoa), which removes most of the fl avonoid compounds. Chocolate milk is made with Dutch cocoa, because it mixes with cold liquids better; but that means chocolate milk is not a source of these potentially protective fl avonoids. You may fi nd some gourmet cocoa mixes made with natural (untreated) cocoa, and you can make a more fl avonoid-rich drink using natural cocoa plus your own sweetener and milk. Overall, dark chocolate, which can run from 50 to 90 percent cocoa, is higher in fl avonoids and has a more intense fl avor than milk chocolate, although milk chocolate does provide some fl avonoids, too. White chocolate contains no cocoa bean solids and therefore is not a source of fl avonoids. You may see white choco-late labels stating a percent cocoa (or cacao) content, but this is all present in the form of cocoa butter, which does not contain fl avonoids.

to control your child’s asthma, and how to handle symptoms or asthma attacks. • Check your child’s asthma control at regular visits, and adjust medication as needed to keep your child’s asthma in con-trol. • Schedule regular follow-up visits (at least every six months). • Work with you to identify your child’s asthma triggers, such as allergens like pet dander and pollens and irritants like tobac-co smoke, sprays and pollution, and talk about ways your child can avoid them.

• Ask before you leave the doctor’s of-fi ce or pharmacy for someone to show you and your child how to use each prescribed medication and device correctly. You can visit the NHLBI’s website at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma for more information, and to order publications from the NHLBI’s National Asthma Education and Preven-tion Program: So You Have Asthma, How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School?, Asth-ma & Physical Activity in the School and a sample Asthma Action Plan.

Bradford Journal PhotoFirst and second grade students in Linda’s and Maria’s classroom at The Learning Center, assemble for a photo, June 3rd. They had just returned from a fi eld trip- swim-ming at the Bradford Family YMCA. In no special order are fi rst grade students Al-len Brigger, Taylor Gigliotti, Brynn Haviland, Andrew Mangold, Maxwell Matheson, Colton Reynolds, Alexander Rimer, Milaina Van Scoter, Brayden Wilt, and Savannah Zmuda; and second grade students Colin Conneely, Jaxon Faes, Kayli Keesler, and Calvin Minich.

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THEME:

“Famous Fathers”

ACROSS:

1. CCCP5. Slippery sort8. New Mexico art community12. Find new tenant14. Turkish military leader15. Oscar-winner Jessica16. Kunta Kinte of “Roots”, e.g.17. *Peyton or Eli to Archie18. Eight perform-ers19. *”Married... with Children” dad21. *”All in the Fam-ily” dad23. For every24. ____ or swim25. *”Modern Fam-ily” dad28. *Aaron Spell-ing’s daughter30. Oxygen holder35. 3rd and 5th in Manhattan, e.g.37. Court of law opener39. “_____ Circus”40. Give a traffi c ticket41. Walkway43. eBay offers44. Twig of willow tree

46. Ticket leftover47. Nose-in-the-air type48. Home to Sara-jevo50. Seaward52. Give it a go53. Civil rights con-cern55. Put two and two together57. *Kiefer’s dad60. *Pa to Laura In-galls64. Pertaining to the ear65. Actress ___ Thompson67. Dolphin home68. Work the dough69. Aggravate70. Become estab-lished71. Immeasurably long period72. Busy fl yer73. Network of nerves

DOWN:

1. Sky bear2. Auction off3. Block of granite, e.g.4. Increase rpms5. “Piece of cake!”6. I, to Claudius7. Hawaiian veranda8. It measures rpms9. Not in favor of10. Curved molding

11. Workout seg-ment13. Proclaimed true without proof15. Make so one can’t get out20. Be limp22. DNA transmit-ter24. Tropical naps25. *Father of the twelve tribes of Is-rael26. Dispatch boat27. Abominable snowmen29. Swedish shag rugs31. Barbecued anat-omy32. Time on the job33. Eagerness34. *He played Cliff Huxtable on TV36. “As ____ on TV”38. *Greek father to all gods42. African sorcery45. Off-color49. Affl ict51. *Presidential and Founding father54. Wing it56. Comparative of dry57. Buggy terrain58. Three-layer cookie59. Indian bread60. Devil’s ____61. Better than nev-

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er?62. Give off63. Cosine’s buddy

64. *Jenna’s presi-dential dad, ___ “W”66. “But I heard him

exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all...”


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CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGSEngagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths

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MAY 21, 2013:

Daughter, to Eliza-beth and Michael Edwards, Allegany, NY.MAY 25, 2013:Son, to Justine and Louis Lombardi, Al-legany, NY.MAY 26, 2013:Son, to Alyssa and Cody Connolly, Bradford, PA.Triplet sons, to Kel-lie and Ryan Yin-gling, Smethport, PA.Daughter, to Chris-tina Irvin and Mat-thew Barrick, Olean, NY.MAY 27, 2013:Son, to Jessica Hahn and Timothy Mun-

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ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19) Prepare for a volatile but exciting - and very pivotal - week!TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20)This week, you have control over how much want to change a particular situation.GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20)Where uncertainty has existed between you and someone else, from this week, you should see clear signs that a volatile situation is becoming more solid.CANCER - (June 21 - July 22)The cosmos has serious plans to make life a bit less of a serious thing for you. This week kicks off a process to do precisely that.LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22)You being expected to conform and placate others. If it doesn’t suit you, then don’t do it. VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)Fear is often derived from previous experience or something instilled in our minds long before we could make our own decisions. You’re being encouraged to face a particular fear now. LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)During the coming week, not only will you discover that change is possible, you will also discover that change needn’t always be uncomfortable.SCORPIO - (Oct. 23, - Nov. 21)The more ‘fl uid’ or fl exible you can be, the more progress you will make. SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20) You will look back at this time as a period when much started falling into place.CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19)You now have an option to create security where uncertainty has prevailed.AQUARIUS - (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)Don’t fool yourself into thinking something you need is as far away from you as you think.PISCES - (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)You’ve reason to grumble now but do consider how much more troublesome or complex a certain situation could be!

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GAGE, George W. - 54, of Spring City, Tenn., formerly of Bradford, PA.MAY 26, 2013:MACKEY, Irma J. Si-mons - 91, of Brad-ford, PA.FRANKLIN, Virginia A. - 88, of Port Al-legany, PA.MAY 28, 2013:STIDD, Lewis I. - 86, of Mt. Jewett, PA.HORVATH, Joseph - 87, of Couder-sport, PA.MAY 29, 2013:WINNE, Christina M. Button - 91, of Coudersport, PA.MAY 31, 2013:P O T O C E K , Genevieve I. - 87, of Coudersport, PA.

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Bradford Journal PhotoFrom left to right are Ryan Miller 11, and Nathan Laroche 10, displaying their K’NEX car project in Kathy Long’s fi fth and six grade classroom at The Learning Center, June 3rd, a few days before sum-mer vacation. The task was to design, build, and power the car using rubber bands or balloons. They tell us that the summer should be fun and relaxing for them, a nice break from school.

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Five Facts on Free Summer Meals 1) According to a recent national sur-vey of low-income families by Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, 43 percent say it’s harder to make ends meet during summer months. Families also say, on average, their grocery bills are about $300 higher every month when kids are out of school. 2) Free summer meals can help. Sum-mer meals sites provide free meals funded by the United States Department of Ag-riculture, approved by state agencies and run at safe local spots such as schools, churches and community centers. Many sites also offer fun learning and recrea-tional activities along with the food, so kids and teens can stay active and spend time with friends. Kids say the meals are tasty and parents are pleased that they fol-low USDA nutrition guidelines. There are no applications to fi ll out and the programs do not require any proof of income. 3) Too many kids are missing out. While more than 21 million kids in the U.S. rely on free and reduced-price school lunches for their nutrition during the school year, just over 3 million get a free summer meal. 4) To help, Share Our Strength-a chari-table organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger-created the No Kid Hungry campaign. It raises awareness to ensure parents and kids know about the program and works to recruit new sites, with small grants to cover startup costs and outreach staff to help them get up and running. Much of this summer meals work is done through public/private partner-ships, including with the Arby’s Founda-tion and Sodexo Foundation, the USDA, governors’ offi ces and others. 5) Finding a nearby site is easy. Go to www.NoKidHungry.org/SummerMeals, text FOOD to 877-877 or call (866) 3HUNGRY to fi nd a site and learn more. How You Can Help • Make a Donation: The Arby’s Foun-dation will match the fi rst $100,000 in do-nations at www.NoKidHungry.org/Sum-mer. • Write a letter to the editor of your lo-cal newspaper about where people can fi nd summer meals at www.NoKidHungry.org/SummerLTE. • Volunteer to assist at a site by fi nding one at www.NoKidHungry.org/Summer-Meals. • Learn more at www.NoKidHungry.org/Summer


FAMILY FEATURES

Nothing brings people together quite like a neighborhood picnicor family celebration. So, gather up neighbors, friends andfamily for a celebration of great food and fun.

Keep the food simple. Ask everyone to bring a favorite side dish so you only need to grill up the hamburgers and hot dogs. Of course,you’ll also want to whip up a few special treats. What could be betterthan a popcorn bar? Popcorn is both good and good for you. It’s awhole grain food that is not only low in calories but also makes a greataddition to many recipes. Because, sometimes, a sweet indul gence isjust what you need.

Set out large bowls of popcorn along with shakers of garlic salt,cumin, lemon pepper, dry taco seasoning mix and Parmesan cheesefor extra flavor. Add dried fruit, nuts, pretzel sticks, grated cheeseand chocolate chips for a make-your-own trail mix option. Completethe popcorn bar with a few sweet surprises like delicious dessertsmade with freshly popped corn.

For more creative recipes, visit www.popcorn.org.

Double Chocolate Popcorn BallsYield: 18 balls

1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup corn syrup1/4 cup butter or margarine

2 tablespoons cocoa powder8 cups freshly popped popcorn1 cup milk chocolate candies

Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter andcocoa in medium saucepan; bring to aboil. Add popcorn, stirring until evenlycoated. Remove from heat. Stir inmilk chocolate candies. Cool slightly.Shape into 2-inch balls.

Grab and Go Pizza PopcornYield: 6 quarts

6 quarts popped popcorn Olive oil cooking spray

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons garlic salt2 teaspoons paprika1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Place popcorn in a large, sealableplastic container (or in a 2.5-gallonplastic sealable bag). Spray popcornlightly with cooking spray. Sprinklecheese, garlic salt, paprika and Italianseasoning over popcorn and shake todistribute evenly. To serve, scooppopcorn into reusable plastic cups.

Perfect Picnic Popcorn SquaresYield: 12 squares

1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup reduced fat peanut butter

8 cups air-popped popcorn3/4 cup raisins

Cooking spray

Combine corn syrup, sugar, brownsugar and peanut butter in a largesaucepan. Bring to a boil over lowheat, stirring constantly; boil 2 to 3minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.Combine popcorn and raisins in largebowl; pour hot mixture over popcornand toss carefully with wooden spoonsto mix until well-coated.

Spray 9 x 13-inch baking dish withcooking spray; press popcorn mixtureinto pan and cool completely. Cut intosquares and serve.

Coconut Monkey MixYield: 7 cups

1 cup flaked coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)

6 cups popped popcorn1 tablespoon butter or margarine,

melted1 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon saltDash of nutmeg

1 cup dried banana chips

Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread coconut in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, breaking up anyclumps as needed. Bake 10 minutes oruntil edges of coconut begin to brown.

Spread popcorn over coconut andsprinkle with melted butter; toss. Sprinklepopcorn mixture with sugar, salt and nut -meg; toss. Bake 5 minutes longer and tosswith banana chips. Serve immediately orcool and store in an airtight container.

Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Seasoning MixYield: about 4 tablespoons seasoning mix

2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ancho chili powder1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/8 teaspoon cayenne

4 quarts popped popcornCooking spray (helps seasoning

adhere to popcorn)

Stir spices together in a small bowl. Placepopcorn in a serving bowl and spraylightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle about2 teaspoons (or to taste) of the mix overpopcorn and toss to distribute evenly. Storeleftover seasoning mix in an airtight con -tainer for future use.

Double Chocolate Popcorn Balls

Grab and Go Pizza Popcorn

Perfect Picnic Popcorn Squares

Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Seasoning Mix

Coconut Monkey Mix


School’s Out, But Learning Goes On(line) With The Internet (NAPSI)—For many schoolchildren, summertime means days of fun in the sun, family road trips and visits from the ice cream truck. But many parents don’t re-alize that summer can also mean learning loss. Studies have found that nearly all children lose knowledge over the summer. In fact, when children head back to school in the fall, they are one month behind academically. This loss adds up year af-ter year, especially for students from low-income families who may not have access to summertime enrichment opportunities, like camp, tutoring, and regular trips to the library. This can signifi cantly impact a child’s success in school and in life over the long term. Overcoming Learning Loss One way families can overcome sum-mer learning loss is to make sure they have in-home Internet access for their children. The Internet provides access to an infi nite number of online resources for all ages and across all subjects. While it can be easy to slip out of the routine of learning when school is out, it’s possible to keep kids engaged over the summer with online educational games, research on topics of interest, download-able programs to brush up on math and grammar, or simply by reading a book on-line. Unfortunately, about 30 percent of Americans, many of whom live below the poverty line, do not have Internet ac-cess in their homes. This is particularly concerning because children from low-in-come families have been found to have a steeper rate of learning loss over the sum-mer, specifi cally in the area of reading. To help connect these families to the Internet, Comcast is offering a program it calls In-ternet Essentials. Closing The Digital Divide Described as the nation’s largest, most comprehensive broadband adoption initia-tive, it’s designed to help close the digital divide between those who have Internet in their home and those who don’t. The program provides families who have at least one child eligible to partic-ipate in the National School Lunch Pro-gram with Internet for $9.95 a month; the option to buy a computer for less than $150; and access to digital literacy train-ing. With a service such as this, students and families can connect to free, online edu-cational tools over the summer, including some of these top suggestions from Parent ing.com: • PBS Kids (pbskids.org)—Find learn-ing games associated with your favorite PBS Kids characters, including Clifford, Curious George, The Cat in the Hat and more. • National Geographic Kids (kids.na-tionalgeographic.com/kids)—Keep kids

engaged with interactive and educational games, photos, video and information. • FunBrain (www.funbrain.com)—Math baseball and Mad Libs Junior for kids of all age levels. • Spatulatta (www.spatulatta.com)—Find kid-friendly cooking tips and recipes with lots of helpful videos. • NGA Kids (www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm)--Explore art adventures with help from the National Gallery of Art. Programs such as Internet Essentials

have the capacity to change the lives of students for the better by providing oppor-tunities for learning when school is not in session. To learn more, visit www.InternetEs-sentials.com, or Internet Basico.com for Spanish. Educators or third parties can visit InternetEssentials.com/Partner. Par-ents looking to enroll students can call 1-855-846-8376, or for Spanish, 1-855-765-6995.

Stop Sun Damage (NAPSI)—Many drivers have found a clear way to protect themselves, their passengers and their wallets with the help of a fi lm they can hardly see. The Problem “People don’t realize their skin is getting damaged from sitting near glass windows in cars,” explains Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, vice-chair of the Derma-tology Department at St. Louis Uni-versity. “Damage from certain kinds of ultraviolet rays is cumulative. These ultraviolet rays penetrate deep into the skin and can silently accelerate the ag-ing process, cause wrinkles and even skin cancer.” Adds the Skin Cancer Foundation, drivers are especially vulnerable on the left side. An Answer Fortunately, drivers can apply a clear or tinted window fi lm over the ve-hicle’s windows for virtually invisible protection that blocks up to 99 percent of ultraviolet rays. Lower Temperatures And Costs In addition, by reducing the interior temperature of the car, the window fi lm can reduce the need to run the air-con-

ditioning and so burn less fuel, saving money and the environment. Window fi lm can reduce a car’s interior temper-ature by as much as 30 degrees. LLumar window fi lms by Eastman Chemical Company can be profession-ally installed at more than 1,100 LLu-mar and FormulaOne dealers across the country. Manufactured in the U.S., they are backed by a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. Learn More: Visit www.llumar.com/skinprotection to learn more about window fi lms for skin protection; “like” LLumar on Facebook at www.face-book.com/llumarwindowfi lm for more skin protection tips.


FAMILY FEATURES

Crisp, juicy and sweet, grapes are areal crowd-pleaser. Even better, allthree colors of grapes — red, greenand black — are good for you.

Grapes are a natural source of beneficialantioxidants and other polyphenols. Currentresearch suggests that grapes may help main -tain a healthy heart, and may also help todefend your cells against a number of age-related illnesses. Scientists are also workingto uncover more links between grapes andeye health, brain health, joint health, andmore. At just 90 calories per 3/4 cup serving,grapes are a sensible, delicious snack with nofat or cholesterol.

People love to eat grapes fresh for arefreshing snack, but grapes also add sweet,juicy, crunch and color to salads, entrees anddesserts. Here are six fun, flavorful ways toenjoy California grapes:

� Layer — California grapes are juicy,nutritious and beautiful in breakfastparfaits.

� Roast — Just like when you roast vege -tables, grapes also caramelize, yielding aflavor that is wholly unique. You can topyour dish with roasted grapes as is, orturn them into a luscious sauce.

� Grill — Oh yes! You can thread them on a skewer with other fruits, likepineapple and mango, vegetables, fish, meat and poultry. Grapes can handlethe heat, not only from the coals, but also from a spicy marinade or rub.

� Clip — The best way to present grapes on a fruit platter or as a (trulyedible) plate garnish is to clip them into smaller clusters. Grapes provideheight, coverage, color and simply great taste.

� Dip — Rich chocolate — dark, milk, white, flavored — and grapes make a delightful pairing.

� Grab-and-Go — Pack them up for a snack or as an accompaniment to sand -wiches and wraps.

Here is a selection of recipes that show how grapes can add flavor, texture,color, and nutrition and health-promoting properties to appetizers, salads, andsides. Note: Sometimes when a recipe seems too “healthy” to appeal to pickyeaters, grapes have a way of making these preparations taste better and lookmore appealing.

To learn more about grapes from California, visit www.grapesfromcalifornia.comor www.facebook.com/grapesfromcalifornia.

Keeping Hearts HealthyAccording to research from the University ofConnecticut, funded by the California Table GrapeCommission, eating grapes may help protect hearthealth in men with metabolic syndrome. In thestudy, men with metabolic syndrome who con -sumed grapes lowered their key risk factors forheart disease.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions thatoccur together — high blood pressure, high bloodsugar, excess abdominal fat and increased bloodtriglycerides — significantly increasing the risk forheart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Eating a variety of grapes may contribute to hearthealth by:

� Promoting healthy blood flow� Reducing oxidative stress� Improving blood lipids� Decreasing inflammation

Grilled Antipasto SkewersYield: 12 skewers

24 shrimp (31–40 size), peeled and deveined3/4 pound red or black California seedless grapes

1 8-ounce jar cocktail onions3 ounces prosciutto, each piece sliced into long

ribbons

Marinade:1 clove garlic, crushed1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped1/4 teaspoon salt

Black pepper, freshly ground4 tablespoons olive oil

Soak long bamboo skewers in water for at least 5 minutes.Thread skewers with 2 shrimp, 6 grapes and 2 onions, with a ribbon of prosciutto winding throughout. Place the finishedskewers in shallow dish or plate. To make marinade, whisktogether garlic, vinegar, rosemary, salt and pepper andgradually add the oil. Evenly dab on half of marinade with a brush. Let marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutesand then brush with remaining marinade. Grill on a hot firefor 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per skewer: Calories 92; Protein 4 g;Carbohydrate 7.5 g; Fat 5 g (Saturated Fat .8 g); 49% Caloriesfrom Fat ; Cholesterol 24 mg; Sodium 122 mg; Fiber .57 g

Bulgur Salad with Grapes and KaleServings: 6

2 cups water1 cup bulgur

Kosher salt1 cup pecan halves, toasted and roughly chopped2 cups seedless California grapes, halved2 cups packed kale or Swiss chard leaves,

finely slivered1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

Pinch cayenneBlack pepper

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat. Coverand let stand 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.Drain well and press to extract any excess water. Let cooland stir in the remaining ingredients. Season well with saltand black pepper. Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 289; Protein 5.8 g;Carbohydrate 33 g; Fat 17 g (Saturated Fat 1.8 g); 50% Caloriesfrom Fat; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 181 mg; Fiber 7.3 g

Spicy Grape and Chicken Lettuce CupsServings: 4 as an entrée or 8 as an appetizer

1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water

3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon red wine vinegar3 to 5 teaspoons Asian chili paste with garlic

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

1 1/2 pounds ground chicken breast1 1/2 cups halved green California seedless grapes

3/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in half and separated

into leaves1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 cups julienne cucumber

In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Add chickenbroth, sugar, vinegar, chilipaste and soy sauce. Setaside. Heat oil in largenonstick skillet over highheat. Add garlic and ginger;sauté for 30 seconds. Addchicken and cook until nolonger pink, about 5 to 8minutes. Add grapes andgreen onions; sauté for 30seconds. Restir the saucemixture and pour intoskillet. Stir until thickened,about 1 to 2 minutes.Remove from heat. Placechicken mixture in lettuceleaves; garnish with cilantroand cucumber. Serve openor roll up if desired.

Nutritional analysis perserving: Calories 341;Protein 41 g; Carbohydrate26 g; Fat 9 g (Saturated Fat1.74 g); 23% Calories fromFat; Cholesterol 108 mg;Sodium 621 mg; Fiber 3 g


The Sunglasses That Helped Define The Style Of The ‘60s Are Back (NAPSI)—When it comes to the “Swingin’ ‘60s,” few objects are as iconic as sunglasses. Recently, the brand that helped de-fi ne the style of the era, as well as the ‘70s and ‘80s—Polaroid Polarized Sunglasses—has returned to the U.S. While looking good in sunglasses may not be that diffi cult, seeing clearly when looking through a pair of sun-glasses can be another matter. That’s because not all sunglasses can reduce the glare when sunlight refl ects off of surfaces such as water, snow or glass. Glare makes it diffi cult to see clearly because the light hurts the eye and ob-scures details that may be hidden behind it. Polarized sunglasses are designed to fi lter out some or all of the glare, allow-ing the wearer to see with comfort and without potential eyestrain. To better understand why the new glare-free collection from the innovator of polarized lens technology has quick-ly become a hot seller, Eden Wexler, trend expert for the SOLSTICE Sun-glasses retail chain, offered some brand insight on the glasses and the brand. “While many are very familiar with the Polaroid instamatic camera, which was introduced in 1948, few are famil-iar with the fact that its inventor, Dr. Edwin Land, developed the technology for polarized lenses almost 10 years prior and began selling the fi rst com-mercially sold polarized sunglasses in 1937 when he formed the Polaroid Cor-poration,” said Wexler. “Polaroid Sunglasses have a rich and iconic history, and today, it is one of the top four global sunglass brands in Eu-rope, selling over 4 million pairs of po-larized sunglasses in over 80 countries,” Wexler added. The new line, which fea-tures Polaroid UltraSight lenses, ranges from $60−$98, with a higher-end Po-laroid Plus line at $140. Other interesting fun facts about the brand: • Dr. Edwin Land created the name for the company and polarized lenses from the words “Polarizing Celluloid” to emphasize the company’s focus on polarized lens technology and sun-glasses. • Land is also credited with develop-ing the fi rst 3-D movie glasses in 1939 and goggles for the U.S. Air Force in the ‘40s worn by the likes of Gen. Pat-ton. In 1950, Polaroid Eyewear intro-duced their Cool Ray sunglass genera-tion, the best sunglasses yet, made to protect people from refl ected glare. • In the 1960s, the sunglasses were launched in Europe and became avail-able globally in 45 countries. The com-pany also offered a variety of unique

Windsor rimmed sunglass models, which they followed in the 1970s with their famous aviator-style glasses. • The year 2012 marked the brand’s 75th year as a leader in polarized lens technology and saw it become part of Safi lo Group—the second-largest eye-wear manufacturer in the world.

• This year marks Polaroid Polar-ized Sunglasses’ return to the U.S. at SOLSTICEsunglasses.com and bet-ter department stores such as Bloom-ingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Dillard’s. To learn more, visit:

www.polaroideyewear.com or www.SOLSTICEsunglasses.com

Weekday Getaways Are The Ticket To Savings (NAPSI)—Millions of Americans will hit the road this summer in search of fun and sun. In fact, many will take to the road more than once. A recent sur-vey conducted by hospitality manage-ment company Destination Hotels & Resorts found that 76 percent of travel-ers plan to take frequent, short trips this summer, compared to only 22 percent who plan to take a week-or-longer va-cation. But even short weekend trips dur-ing the busy summer travel season can be costly. AARP Member Advantages suggests that travelers consider Mon-day through Friday trips for the greatest value. Here’s why: • Lower hotel rates. Hotel prices are based on the number of rooms avail-able. During the week, hotels tend to be less booked, which can lead to lower rates and increase the likelihood of a room-size upgrade or a better view. • Late checkout. Many hotel chains offer travelers later check-out times during the week, and for some, late checkout is available year-round. For example, AARP members enjoy 2 p.m. checkout at Hilton hotels nationwide every day of the week. • Fewer crowds. Between vaca-tioners, weddings, conferences and holidays, weekends are hotels’ busi-est times, especially in the summer. If rest and relaxation are on the itinerary, weekdays are the best time to book a getaway. • Shorter lines for shopping, dining and theme parks. Restaurants, muse-ums, amusement parks and malls are packed during summer weekends. Vis-iting these places during the week can

cut down on wait times and crowds. “Weekday trips are easy to plan and are a great way to get away from the daily routine,” said Angela Jones, sen-ior vice president of business develop-ment and lifestyle products at AARP Services, Inc. “Through AARP’s rela-tionships with top hotel and rental car companies, our 37 million members can take advantage of great discounts throughout the summer travel season.” Here are a few tips on how to maxi-mize savings when traveling this sum-mer: • Ask for upgrades at check-in. Most hotels won’t offer an upgrade until they know how many rooms are booked for the night. On arrival, be sure to ask if there are any free upgrades available. Ask the concierge, too, if there are any special discounts on local attractions or restaurants. • Book online. Online rates are often cheaper than rates offered directly by the hotel. Booking online also enables travelers to compare dates easily to fi t their budgets and schedules. • Research discounts before booking. Check with hotel loyalty clubs, such as Hilton HHonors, and membership-based organizations such as AARP for upgrades and discounts on hotels, rent-al cars, restaurants, shopping and local attractions. For more information on AARP member advantages or to book a trip, visit www.aarpdiscounts.com or fi nd them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AARPMemberAdvantages

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What Do Floors Hold In Store? (NAPSI)—It may not be what most people think about when they consider technological innovations, but science has turned its attention toward the fl oor and come up with some pretty clever ideas. For example, some fl oors are made of new materials designed to look old and others are of old materials given a new purpose. There are fl oors that re-ally look like wood or tile or stone but aren’t—thanks to advances in digi-tal photography. You can even have a fl oor that purifi es the air in your home. Designers have been busy, too, experi-menting with textures and unusual mo-tifs. Here are a few of the more popular and intriguing: • Hardwoods: One new hardwood fl oor cleans the air. Revolutionary tech-nological advancements bring new sur-face treatments to wood fl ooring that use sun and artifi cial lighting sources to break down harmful emissions and VOCs. It also rids the air of odors. As for colors, classic staples such as dark mahogany- and cherry-stained fl oors are seen and so are muted grays, va-nilla and whites. Weathered and worn looks continue to gain ground. An “an-tiqued” fi nish increases the durability of the wood and allows it to withstand the high traffi c and heavy wear of large families and pets. Manufacturers are also offering eco-friendly options such as bamboo and products with extended warranties and enhanced life spans. • Carpets And Rugs: These days they’re all about defi nition and texture, from leopard print shag to braided fi b-ers. Growing demand has led to super-soft and easy-to-clean wall-to-wall car-pet. Luxuriously soft man-made fi bers are so stable that they can be cleaned with bleach and water and come with lifetime stain warranties. Then there’s the trend toward pro-jected fragmented digital imaging from computer screens directly on area rug designs. Rugs with pixelated designs look like they jumped right off a desk-top. Contrasting with this are hand-crafted rugs in tribal and traditional Ikat designs in muted grays and pastels. In response to a yen for classic aged looks, manufacturers present “new” rugs with foot-worn weathering and patterns that appear to have been faded by time and wear. A bright idea in recycling is glo-rious shimmering antique silk repur-posed from Indian saris. • Tile Trends: Engineered stone commonly found on countertops has made its way to the fl oor. A composite of reconstituted natural crushed stone bound by a polymer resin or cement mortar, it offers nearly the same perfor-mance as sandstone, marble and lime-

stone. Engineered stone is nonporous, so indoors or out it resists corrosion from water, materials and air pollution. The engineered variety is more uniform and more stable than natural stone and more affordable. Porcelain, thanks to recent digital imaging advancements, can reinterpret stone, hardwood, leather, even linen. Rich coloring, veining, stratifi cation and surface texture lend a realistic look without the high maintenance and price tag. Now you can get punk-styled graph-ics and graffi ti on porcelain. The eye-popping “tagged” looks appear as paint-splattered planks and tiles. Other “urban” looks for tiles resemble rusting iron or chiseled concrete. • Laminate Looks: Photo-real hard-wood, stone and porcelain are found in laminates. Advancements in noise re-duction have helped to level the playing fi eld between laminates and hardwood

and vinyl. Cork and other sound-ab-sorbing materials reduce echoes com-monly associated with this type of fl oor. • Vinyl Surfaces: Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is extremely resistant to dents, scratches and stains; it’s easy to install and even easier to maintain. Through computer-assisted design and surface treatments, LVT can have the look of nearly every other fl ooring surface. Drop-lock, fl oating designs allow for easy, glueless and affordable installa-tion. Learn More: You can fi nd fascinating facts and practical tips on every fl oor-ing category, the pros and cons, trends, varieties and styles available, things to consider before purchase, maintenance tips and how to prepare for installation on the WFCA’s website, www.WFCA.org. There’s also a searchable database of retailers and a blog:

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The Closest You Can Get To A Cure For Breast Cancer Is Knowing Your Risk

(NAPSI)—It’s a fact-one in eight women will get breast cancer.1 And until there is a breakthrough cure for all stages of breast cancer, the best way to survive it is to detect it early. Survival rates for early detection are 95 percent, but only 41 percent when diagnosed later.2 With those odds, wouldn’t you like to know your breast cancer risk and be able to do something about it? If yes, chances are you’d probably want the same for your mom, sister, aunt and friends. Fortunately, there is good news for you and your loved ones and all it takes is a visit to your healthcare pro-fessional. With all of the right tools and a comprehensive breast health plan out-lined by a healthcare professional, you and your loved ones can fi nd out the risk for developing breast cancer and do something about it. As part of a routine evaluation, your healthcare professional has most likely taken your family history into account as a key indicator of your chances of getting breast cancer and could have recommended regular mammograms, and maybe even an ultrasound or MRI, as a fi rst line of defense for breast can-cer screening. However, more than 80 percent of women who develop breast cancer have little or no family his-tory of the disease.3 While these tools should be considered as part of an over-all breast health plan, women can bet-ter understand their risk for developing breast cancer through a validated risk test called BREVAGen™. BREVAGen is a scientifi cally vali-dated risk test for sporadic breast can-cer that provides fi ve-year and lifetime predictive risk assessments to more ac-curately evaluate a patient’s risk of de-veloping sporadic, hormone-dependent breast cancer. BREVAGen is admin-istered in a physician’s offi ce using a simple non-invasive “oral-swab.” Fol-lowing laboratory analysis, physicians receive a comprehensive genetic risk prediction report to review with the pa-tient. The patient’s risk of breast cancer is calculated by combining her relative risk score from seven genetic markers, called SNP’s (single nucleotide poly-morphisms), with factors that comprise the patient’s clinical and reproduc-tive history including current age, age at menarche and age at fi rst live birth. More importantly, a physician can then develop an individualized breast health plan that includes appropriate surveil-lance schedules based on the patient’s risk score and recommendations for lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk for developing breast cancer. BREVAGen is the fi rst genetic risk

prediction test to have been validated in a large scale, peer reviewed, case con-trolled study. Utilizing data from the U.S. Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Clinical Trial, 3,300 women underwent breast cancer risk assessment utilizing the BREVAGen test. Of those 3,300 women, 1,664 had been diagnosed with breast cancer and 1,636 were in the breast cancer−free control group. Developing and following a compre-hensive breast health plan and knowing your risk can be one of the best ways to fi ght breast cancer. Here is a checklist that can help you and your healthcare professional make informed decisions: • Breast self exam—women should start this beginning in their 20s. Any changes in breasts should be reported to a healthcare professional right away.3 • Clinical breast health exam—wom-en in their 20s and 30s should have this exam performed by a healthcare pro-fessional every three years. Women in their 40s should have this done every year.3 • Mammogram—women age 40 and older should have a mammogram every year and should continue to do so as long as they are in good health.3

• BREVAGen Test—women age 35 and older should ask their doctor to ad-minister this two-step test to determine their fi ve-year and lifetime risk level. The gift of good health can be one of the best gifts that you can give to a loved one. For more information about breast cancer awareness, visit www.cancer.org and for more information about how to identify breast cancer risk, visit www.brevagen.com. References: 1. National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Breast Cancer Risk in American Women. Ac-cessed May 14, 2013 at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/De-tection/probability-breast-cancer. 2. Breast Cancer. Breast cancer sur-vival rates by stage. American Cancer Society. Accessed May 20, 2013 at http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-survival-by-stage. 3. Breast Cancer: Early Detec-tion. American Cancer Society. Ac-cessed May 13, 2013 at http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003165-pdf.pdf


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