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VOL. 176 NO. 41 BRADFORD JOURNAL/MINER THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2017 www.bradfordjournal.com Bradford Journal/McKean County Miner/Mount Jewett Echo Phone 814-465-3468

Standing With Flags For A Fallen Hero

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Bradford Journal Photo Dustin Craig, a Lions Club member, and his wife Jessica were present for the dinner at the Bradford Area Lions Club following the 100th Anniversary Lions Club Monument unveiling ceremony, October 29th. The Craig family: Dustin, Jessica, and their children Paige 14, and Mallory 11, were contributors to the project which honors and immortalizes Lions Clubs community service efforts around the world. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

Present for the Thomas Maholic Memorial Bridge dedication, October 28th, were many people sporting U.S. Flags. They identified themselves as PA Patriot Guard Riders and mentioned that they were from various area biker groups, with a motto of “We stand for those who stood for us.” Left to right in this grouping of Patriot Guards are Ron Scott, his wife Deb Scott, Beth Mongillo, and Kim Lance. (See more pictures in NOV. 5TH AT 2 A.M. the photo gallery.)

Dedication Begins With National Anthem

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Sally Peterson sings the National Anthem while others cover their hearts and present Comics/Sudoku/New DVD Releases 13 Bradford Journal Photo

salutes during opening ceremonies of the Thomas Maholic Memorial Bridge dedication. At her left is organizer Commander William “Bill” Hurrle, Bradford American Legion Post #108. Left to right in the background are Boy Scout Chase Alexis 16, of Troop #499 guarding the portrait of Master Sergeant Thomas Maholic; and other presenters and speakers, Ann Tofil, Thomas’s sister; Jim Erwin, Chairman of the Bradford Township Supervisors; Pennsylvania Assemblyman Martin T. Causer; and Reverend Matthew Blake. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

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LOCAL & AREA NEWS

Tops Christmas Bonus Program Begins (WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y.) – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts is bringing back a holiday favorite this season-TOPS Christmas Bonus. Back by popular demand, this gift card program, which was introduced last year, will continue to help shoppers save big on their holiday gift shopping.

Not only is Tops giving shoppers the best deals in town on groceries this holiday season, but also a Christmas Bonus.

When you shop at Tops, you can save an extra 20% on Christmas gifts, just for buying groceries.

This newly expanded program allows shoppers to save $10 on participating $50 gift cards to more than 26 great retailers like Lowe’s, Cabela’s, Toys R Us, Old Navy, JC Penney, GameStop and more.

New this year are retailers Bed, Bath & Beyond, Regal Cinemas, Bass Pro Shops, Outback Steakhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Build a Bear, and Bath & Body Works as

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well. There’s no limit as to how many discounted cards a customer can purchase!

Shoppers can give these gift cards as gifts, use them to fill out their Christmas list, or to save even more at their other favorite stores and restaurants.

“Tops Christmas Bonus was created as a thank you and to help our shoppers stretch their budget while spreading holiday cheer,” said Diane Colgan, senior vice president of marketing. “Whether you are planning on Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping for gifts, or a do-it-yourself project at home, taking advantage of Tops Christmas Bonus can save you both time and money.”

Beginning October 29, 2017, shoppers who use their Tops BonusPlus will automatically earn one gift point for every grocery purchase of $50 or more at Tops.

Use one gift point at checkout to purchase a $50 gift card for just $40 to participating stores and restaurants. Gift points can be redeemed at any Tops store location and there is no limit as to how many times

you can save during the promotion which runs until December 24, 2017. (There is a limit of one $10 discount per $50 gift card and the points must be redeemed by December 31, 2017.)

For a complete list of participating stores and restaurants, visit http://www. topsmarkets.com/ChristmasBonus/ or visit your nearest Tops Friendly Markets today.

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Photo by Mary Joseph Nicole Cappello stops with a smile to show us her costume before heading out to a Halloween Party October 28th. The theme for the party is “villains” so Nicole chose to attend as the supervillain Riddler, from the batman series. Nicole is a 2nd year Kindergarten teacher at GGB Elementary School, and tells us that it’s nice to attend such parties and hang out with friends. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECAST Thursday, Nov. 2: Rain showers early today with overcast skies later. High of 58°. Chance of rain 60%.

Friday, Nov. 3: Cloudy with occasional rain showers today. High of 54°.

Chance of rain 60%.

Saturday, Nov. 4: Cloudy with occasional rain showers today. High of 53°.

Chance of rain 50%.

Sunday, Nov. 5: Morning showers, then cloudy this afternoon. High of 55°.

Chance of rain 40%.

Monday, Nov. 6: Overcast with showers at times today. High of 62°. Chance of rain 60%.

Thursday Night: Occasional showers tonight with thunder possible. Low of 49°.

Chance of rain 50%.

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5 ¢ENTS WORTH

by Grant Nichols

Last Saturday, October 28th, we attended the bridge dedication for the naming of the Thomas Maholic Memorial Bridge on Minard Run Road, and the dinner that followed, and walked away with about 130 pictures. Some will give our readers a good idea of the size and composition of the crowd in attendance, some show the speakers, and yet others define the pomp and ceremony that accompanied the event. In addition to the bridge dedication ceremony, on Sunday, October 29th, we attended the monument unveiling ceremony and dinner celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the Bradford Area Lions Club in particular, and the Lions clubs nationally and internationally in general. There we garnered another thirty or so pictures of those who contributed to the effort, officers and members of the club, and even the caterer, Jim and Anita Derx’s Kennedy Street Café & Catering. Since only 10 of this week’s photos have found their way onto the pages of the Bradford Journal, we suggest that our readers take the time and visit the associated gallery…….With Veteran’s Day, November 11th, fast approaching, it’s time for us to run our Veteran’s Day page. This year’s sponsors are Burns & Burns Associates, Inc.; Bottorf Embroidery & Screen Printing; Bob Cummins Construction Co.; Timeless Treasures Gif Shop; Dexter’s Service & Collision; Tasta Pizza Bradford, and Tasta Pizza Express of Limestone; Bradford Vet’s Club; and Michelle’s Flair for Hair……..Just a little reminder to set your clocks back one hour this weekend, Sunday, November 5th. While our cell phones and computers (and our radio-controlled wall clock) will take care of this all by themselves, it certainly is a pain to go around the various rooms and manually change each battery-operated clock. While there are arguments galore for continuing this silly routine, beyond maintaining tradition there is no logical industrial, economic or scientific reason for continuing to do so.

Our readers are welcome to google: New Jersey Times “Five reasons why it’s time to re-think daylight saving time clock

change” to better understand why we should get rid of this stupid custom……

Holiday Open House, with prizes, treats and more is scheduled to take place this weekend, November 4th in Downtown Bradford when special early holiday season offerings will become available: Timeless Treasures Gift Shop is giving 20% off all Fall and Christmas Décor; Michelle’s Flair For Hair is giving 20% off products; and Orris Jewelers is set up to offer In-Store specials for the occasion.

It’s A Matter Of Opinion...

Guest Columnist “Compromised Justice & Indictments” -by Bob Perry

South Carolina Representative Trey Gowdy (Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform) has proven to be an objective seeker of justice and is taking on Special Counsel Robert Miller’s team investigating the Russian probe.

Quoting Rep. Gowdy, “Its kind of ironic that people charged with investigating the law and the violations of the law would violate the law.” A leak announcing that Miller and his legal team now has charges in the Russian investigation. Quoting Howdy again: “Make no mistake, disclosing grand jury material is a violation of the law. Somebody violated their oath of office.”

The public announcement of an indictment in advance of securing custody of the subject(s) of the indictment is but another political motivated act which continues to compromise our justice system. The Department of Justice has under the direction of numerous presidents been comprised by following instructions of ignoring certain duly legislated and enacted laws for political and personal interests. The compromise becomes magnified whenever the FBI and other investigative bodies are involved and under direction taints outcomes.

Tainting outcomes can involve changing facts, ignoring facts and making conclusions such as former FBI Director James Coney made regarding the Hillary Clinton email investigation (or should I say ‘matter’? My suggestion of creating a DOI (Department of Intelligence) would be separate from the DOJ and provide greater integrity of information keeping politics at a distance.

The big problem facing the DOJ is the

makeup of the players including the ‘deep state’ employees, the self-recused Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the Duty Attorney General Tod Rosenstein, Special Counsel Robert Muller former FBI Director James Comey, among others, and their compromising of justice. The ignoring of and breaking laws has occurred and must cease. Just consider the Uranium One Deal, IRS targeting conservative organizations and individuals, Clinton email scandal, to name a few, and this case is made clear. One Hollywood icon, Morgan Freeman, may have stated what is needed when he said the best way to restore faith in government institutions is to make sure there is not one law for money and power and another for the rest of us.

His quote: “Hillary should be in jail for her unlawful deeds and President Trump should absolutely, absolutely make sure this happens to send the very strong that no-one, I mean no-one, is above the law in the United States of America.” No-one is to be exempt from prosecution for law violations and it will be interesting if the payers who denied justice ever face justice.

Indictments: The internet was busy on Sunday as the objectors, resisters and obstructionists were anxiously awaiting the revealing of the subject(s) and charges in the Russian Probe into collusion between the Trump Campaign participants and Russian operatives. A major disappointment has occurred as charges filed so far are unrelated to the Russian Probe. The Probe will continue, but, to date (over 12 months) no evidence has been discovered and revealed to any collusion.

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OBITUARIES

Clifton Hastings Clifton H. Hastings, 81, of Rew, passed away on Friday (Oct. 20, 2017) at The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with stage 4 cancer.

He was born on May 7, 1936, in Rew. He was a graduate of the Bradford Area High School.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1959 until 1961.

On Jan. 1, 1999, in Bradford, he married Virginia H. Wiles Johnson, who survives.

He was a member of the Rew Volunteer Fire Department for almost 60 years, where he was a former Fire Chief. He was also a member of the Rew Odd Fellows Lodge.

He was employed by Sena Kean Manor in the office until his retirement.

Burial was in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette. Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the Rew Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 188, Rew, PA 16744.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com

Victor was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Austin High School, class of 1970.

He was employed with Saint Gobain Container Co. of Port Allegany for over 30 years, retiring in 2006.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Donna, are his father, John F. Fowler of Austin; three sons, Kevin T. (Christine) Fowler of Emporium, David R. Barker of Arcadia, Okla., and Ronald E. Barker of Port Allegany; two daughters, Sarah A. (Thomas) Lucas of Austin, Stephanie R. (James) Barnes of Milton, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; two brothers, John A. (Sandy) Fowler and Jeff B. (Betsy) Fowler, both of Austin; two sisters, Pamela “Penny” (Thomas) Glover of Austin and Kathy (Ronald) Gresh of St. Benedict, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma.

At Victor’s request, there was no visitation. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in the Portage Valley Cemetery, Wrights.

Victor Fowler (PORT ALLEGANY) — Victor L. Memorials can be made to a charity of Fowler, 66, of Route 155, passed away the donor’s choice. Condolences can be unexpectedly Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2017) in made at http://www.switzerfuneralhome.com/ his home.

Born July 16, 1951, in Coudersport, he was a son of John F. and Alma Mahon William Winters Fowler. On Nov. 25, 1994, in Port Alle- gany, he married Donna L. Mantz, who William J. Winters, 87, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2017) survives, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

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Born Dec. 19, 1929, in Brookville, he was a son of the late John and Ethel Burkett Winters.

On July 6, 1957, at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in DuBois, he married Helen R. Gardiner Winters, who survives.

Bill was a 1947 graduate of Brookville High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on Nov. 19, 1947, and was honorably discharged Nov. 19, 1951.

He attended The Pennsylvania State University and received a degree in electrical engineering.

He was employed at AirCo Speer in DuBois then for AirCo Speer in Bradford.

He retired from Kendall-Witco Corp.

Mr. Winters was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid bowler and golfer and loved the Pittsburgh Pirates. He enjoyed gardening and growing tomatoes. He also volunteered his time with Gideon Bible International.

In addition to his wife Helen of 60 years, he is survived one daughter, Martha Jean (Robert) Maholic of Belefonte; one son, the Rev. Andrew (Cynthia) Winters of Zanesville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Kristin Maholic, Jonathan Maholic, Becky Maholic, Abby Maholic, David Winters, Brianna Camp and Kasie Winters; and two brothers, Robert (Nancy) Winters of Warren and Walter (Nancy) Winters of Corsica.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Paul “Gene” Winters.

Burial was in Morningside Cemetery in DuBois.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Gideon Bible International, PO Box 97251, Washington, DC, 200907251.

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Causer to Host Veterans Service Representatives

(BRADFORD) – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (RTurtlepoint) is hosting veterans service representatives at his area offices during the month of November.

Dan Falls of the American Legion will be at the Coudersport office, 107 S. Main St., on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments should be made by calling the office at 814-274-9769.

Melissa Davis of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will be at the Bradford Office, 78 Main St., on Monday, Nov. 6, from 1-3 p.m. and at the Kane office, 55 Fraley St., on Monday, Nov. 13, from 1-3 p.m. No appointments are necessary.

The representatives will offer veterans assistance with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of either organization to take advantage of the services. For more information, visit www.RepCauser.com.

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Busy Re-imaging Bradford’s American Legion Bill Hurrle, recently elected Commander of Bradford American Legion Post #108, is excited about his organization and has big plans and high hopes for his first year in charge. He reminds us that the Legion, almost 100 years old, was sanctioned by Congress on November 11th, 1919 for several important social purposes including that of helping veterans returning from WWI and all wars, to find jobs and taking care of the widows and veterans’ families. But the organization was established to insure more than that.

The preamble of the Constitution of the American Legion, stating its objectives, includes among other things, the express points of upholding the Constitution of the country, maintaining law and order, preserving Americanism, helping promote the development of the individual’s obligation to the community, state, and nation, promoting peace and carrying on the principles laid down by the founding fathers- justice, freedom, and democracy.

Interestingly, while most of the general public may view the Legion as a hang-out for older veterans and a place to drink, in the background it has continued throughout almost 100 years at the local, state and federal levels to be a powerful political force in both establishing a helpful citizenry, and promoting the wellbeing of our veterans. Perhaps more importantly, since veterans from all the great wars live across the entire country, their ideals of promoting good citizenship have found their way into other organizations, large and small, across the nation.

Commander Hurrle was quick to point out that our Bradford Post #108 is very active in the community, supporting nonprofit organizations in the community, helping families of local veterans, sponsoring a cub scout pack, sponsoring a legion baseball team, providing college scholarships, helping with honor flight expenses, sponsoring the Memorial Day Parade, and Veteran’s Day Ceremony, working with the VFW and DAV locally, and the Soldiers and Sailors home in Erie, holding dinners for special occasions, and providing a low cost, full service social hall to the community. In addition, the Bradford Legion has reestablished the custom of providing honor services for deceased veterans.

Bradford Journal Photo Commander Bill Hurrle, Bradford American Legion Post 108 busy at work in early October, 2017, where he has been spending longs hours to re-image the local American Legion.

“While there is much to do this year,” said Bill, “my primary goal is to get people in the Area to see our Legion as more than just a place for old guys to hang out, play the tickets and have a few drinks. This is a family organization, geared to providing service to the community as well as for ourselves.” To do that he is attempting to attract younger members who will be active in giving a modern perspective on how best to help the veterans and the community.

Among other items foremost on Commander Hurrle’s agenda is that of letting people know that veterans’ families are entitled to an honor guard at the funeral, or at a minimum, a military presence at the funeral hall or in the cemetery. In addition, he tells us that Legionnaires will be discussing U.S. Flag etiquette in history classes at the high school; holding the Veteran’s Day ceremony in Veteran’s Square; becoming involved with Keystone Boys State (promoting government studies); recruiting more Vietnam and Middle Eastern war vets ; setting up a social center for younger veterans; establishing special dinners to honor those who put forth extra effort to keep the Legion strong; planning and executing building improvements including the installation of an elevator; and beginning the plans for a 2019 Centennial Parade to be held in Bradford.

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AREA SOCIAL NEWS

Do This Fall Yard Work And Reap Springtime Benefits

Lots of people think that their family yards need less attention in the fall, but autumn is no time to ignore your lawn and landscape.

“What you do now will determine the quality of your family yard next spring and summer,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

“Every gardener knows to plant bulbs in the fall, but autumn is also the time to mow, mulch, aerate, trim and patch your lawn,” said Kiser. He offers the following tips to help you get your yard into top shape this fall and ready for more relaxing and fun outdoor activities next year.

Keep mowing. Grass still needs regular care to stay healthy. Grass that is too high may attract lawn-damaging field mice.

Shorter grass is more resistant to diseases and traps fewer falling leaves. Cutting the grass low allows more sun to reach the crown of the grass, so less leaf will turn brown in the winter. However, cutting off too much at one time can be damaging, so never trim more than a third of the grass blades off in a single cutting. Put mower blades on the lowest settings for the last two cuts of the season.

Aerate your lawn. Compressed soil hurts grass health. Aerating punches holes into the soil and lets oxygen, water and nutrients into a lawn. Use a walk-behind aerator or get an attachment to pull behind a riding mower.

Mulch your leaves. Many mowers can mulch leaves with an attachment. Since mulching with a mower can mix grass clippings with leaf particles, these nitrogen-rich grass particles and carbon-rich leaf particles will compost more quickly.

Together, they return nutrients to the soil.

Trim and shore up trees and bushes. Use trimmers, chainsaws or pole pruners to cut back trees, shrubs and plants. Make sure branches are safely trimmed back from overhead lines, and not in danger of falling on a structure in winter weather. You may need to tie or brace limbs of upright evergreens or plants to prevent them from breaking in high winds or snow. Call a professional arborist for big trees or hard to reach spots.

Repair bald spots. Fall is a great time to patch bald or thin spots in a lawn. The easiest way to do this is with an all-in-one lawn repair mixture (found at most garden shops and home centers). Use a garden rake or de-thatcher to scratch loose the soil on the spot.

Kiser also added it is important to follow safety procedures whenever using outdoor power equipment. Read your owner’s manual. It will describe the individual requirements for your particular machine, and will provide directions on which fuels may be appropriate for your product. Fuels containing more than ten percent ethanol should not be used unless directed in the owner’s manual.

He said, “You’ll also want to service and winterize your lawn mower, string trimmer, leaf blower, and other outdoor power equipment.” And, remember, most gasfueled outdoor power equipment is warranted and designed to run on E10 (10% OCT. 25, 2017: ethanol) fuel or less. There are fuel options SON, to Kristen and David Green, available today that should not be used in

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“Winterization is important for outdoor power equipment. When everything is growing again in the spring and you see how all of your hard fall lawn work has paid off, the last thing you want to deal with is a malfunctioning mower,” said Kiser.

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The meeting of Tops #16,( take off pounds sensibly) was held Thursday afternoon October 26, 2017 at The First Presbyterian Church on West Corydon Street with Weigh-in from 11:30 to 12:55 and the meeting from 1 pm to 2 pm.

The meeting was called to order by Leader Betsy Cutting with the Tops and Kops Pledge . The song was “Hey Look Me Over”.

Weight Recorder Carole VanSickle and Assistance Weight Recorder Barb Smead weigh in 29 members with a loss of 31.1 pounds . The Secretary and the Treasurer Reports were read and approved. Best Loser of the Week is Barb Smead, Best Loser in Waiting is Sandy Compton and Officer of the Week is Barb Smead. The winner for the Food Chart is Jeanne Lowe.

The Forbidden Food of the week is All Chocolate, and Nickelodeon was Sausage. The Fruit for the week is Peaches and the Vegetable is Cabbage.

Jean Miller read a recipe for soup that helps to lose weight.

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ON THE HEALTHY SIDE Fortify Against The AICR HealthTalk -by Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN Flu At Work With American Institute for Cancer Research Q: I keep hearing about “sprouted grains.” What are they and what’s all the fuss Feng Shui about?

(NAPSI)—Chances are your job makes you sick—literally. According to one recent survey, conducted by Morar Consulting for Staples, 73 percent of American workers report catching a cold or the flu at work. Fortunately, there are ways employers and office managers can reduce this risk for employees. To help maximize total wellbeing this season, Staples, along with Feng Shui expert Susan Chan, created energy-enhancing tips for your office space.

Make Your Office A Flu-Free and More Zen Zone

• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu virus can live for up to 48 hours after being left behind on a surface, so make sure employees have access to surfacecleaning wipes and hand sanitizers.

• Fixes that improve air quality not only help overall office health traditionally, but also holistically, by improving energy flow. Solutions include: dusting air vents regularly, opening windows whenever possible, introducing plants, which are natural air purifiers, or purchasing air purifiers and filters.

• Replace fluorescent lighting with full-spectrum lights (lighting that mimics natural light) or add a full-spectrum lamp to your desktop to use during the day. Office managers can use the Staples Business Advantage program to purchase these lights for the office.

• Use upward-facing lighting as much as you can. Chan says it lifts chi and overall energy.

• Introduce revitalizing colors.

Green and purple are considered wood elements in Feng Shui. Lush and healing, wood elements bring the energy of vibrant health, vitality and growth to a workspace. Yellows, Chan says, promote health and help you feel grounded.

These colors can be added in the form of photos, images or accent pieces such as desk accessories.

• Add natural elements such as living things to common areas, like plants or a fish tank, to promote optimum chi.

• These tips can apply to employee workspaces and common areas. Keep common areas such as breakrooms and conference rooms uncluttered to help workers feel smooth energy.

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A: Sprouted grains are whole grains that are soaked and then put under controlled conditions until the heat and moisture prompt development of a small sprout. The wet sprouted grains can then be puréed and used to make bread or other grain products. The sprouted grains can also be dried for use as a cooked grain (just as you would cook rice) or ground into sprouted grain flour. Many different types of whole grains are available as sprouted grains, including brown rice, wheat, millet and buckwheat.

Much of the interest in sprouted grains involves potential for increased amount and absorbability of dietary fiber and some nutrients, including vitamin C and several B vitamins (including all-important folate). Grain products normally only contain small amounts of vitamin C. In sprouted grains, enzymes are activated that break down a compound in whole grains called phytic acid. Since phytic acid can tie up iron, this means that more iron from the whole grains and other plant foods eaten at the same time may be better absorbed.

However, research supporting nutritional benefits is not as established as some headlines may make it seem. Health benefits that headlines tie to sprouted grains are often referring to studies in rats and mice, or short-term studies of less than 20 people eating the sprouted grains in multiple servings every day. And some studies compare sprouted grains to refined grains, which could reflect the well-established greater healthfulness of whole grains in general compared to refined grains (like white bread and white rice).

If you want to try sprouted whole grains, they have potential to offer extra nutritional benefits. Nevertheless, if you are choosing whole grains and eating a wide variety of plant foods, those are the most important steps for getting bountiful nutrients and protective compounds.

Note: Raw, uncooked sprouts can pose food safety concerns and the Food and Drug Administration recommends children, the elderly, pregnant women and persons with weakened immune systems avoid eating raw sprouts. Learn more at Foodsafety.gov

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Criminal Justice Club Passes Out Programs

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We stopped to attend the dedication ceremony for the Thomas Maholic Memorial Bridge over the Tunungwant Creek on Minard Run Road, October 28th, and were met by these young ladies. Left to right are Jessica Stack 17, Gabriella Nelson 15, and Marissa Buccolini 14, passing out programs for the event. They are members of the Bradford Area High School Criminal Club. The event was organized by Bradford American Legion Post 108. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

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FAMILY FEATURES

elighting guests in unexpected ways is the hallmark of exceptional entertaining. With a little creative flair, you can elevate your menu to impress guests with every course.

A savory appetizer is set off beautifully by fresh, sweet grapes in this Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini. Festive, bright and refreshing, grapes are a versatile ingredient that take dishes to the next level, making them ideal for special occasions.

Not only are grapes a smart choice to keep on hand for healthy snacking and everyday eating, the vibrant colors and flavors bring extra life to a basic protein. For a unique twist on a main dish, try dressing up chicken with an elegant addition like fresh grapes, as in these Seared Chicken Breasts with Grapes and Artichokes.

The secret to a winning dessert is presentation, and the vibrant colors of red, green or black grapes lend just the right look to these tasty Mini Pavlovas with Lemon Cream and Grapes. What’s more, the juicy sweetness offsets the tartness of the lemon for an explosion of flavor perfection.

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Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini Serves: 8 2 cups quartered green, black or red California grapes (or a mixture) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 16 baguette slices, thinly cut on diagonal 8 ounces fresh goat cheese In medium bowl, combine grapes, lemon juice, honey, thyme, salt, pepper and olive oil. Spread each baguette with goat cheese and top with grape mixture.

Nutritional information per serving: 200 calories; 9 g protein; 23 g carbohydrates; 8 g fat (36 percent calories from fat); 4.5 g saturated fat (20 percent calories from saturated fat); 15 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.

Mini Pavlovas with Lemon Cream and Grapes Serves: 6 4 large egg whites pinch of salt 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup lemon curd 1 1/2 cups halved California grapes chopped smoked or tamari almonds (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

With electric mixer on medium speed, in large bowl, beat egg whites and salt until firm peaks form. On low speed, add sugar

Seared Chicken Breasts with Grapes and Artichokes

Serves: 4 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each), butterflied lengthwise into 4 cutlets salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 leek, white part only, halved and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1 1/2 cups quartered artichoke hearts, frozen, canned or jarred 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons butter 3/4 cup green California grapes 3/4 cup red California grapes

2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. In saute pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken breasts and sear 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.

Add remaining olive oil to pan, along with garlic, leek and pinch of salt; cook on medium heat 2-3 minutes to soften leek. Stir in oregano, artichokes, wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. Simmer 2-3 minutes then add chicken back to pan, basting each breast with sauce. Add grapes and simmer 3-5 minutes, or until grapes are just soft and chicken is cooked through.

Stir in fresh parsley and serve.

Nutritional information per serving: 320 calories; 26 g protein; 23 g carbohydrates; 12 g fat (34 percent calories from fat); 3 g saturated fat (8 percent calories from saturated fat); 70 mg cholesterol; 390 mg sodium; 5 g fiber.

1 tablespoon at a time until meringue forms stiff peaks.

Whisk in cornstarch and vanilla.

Divide meringue into six 4-inch circles on baking sheet. With large spoon, make indentations in middle of each. Place baking sheet in oven and lower temperature to 300 F. Bake 30 minutes then turn off oven and leave baking sheet inside another 30 minutes. To serve, whip cream to soft peaks and stir in lemon curd. Dollop onto meringues and top with grapes.

Garnish with almonds, if desired.

Nutritional information per serving: 350 calories; 4 g protein; 58 g carbohydrates; 12 g fat (31 percent calories from fat); 8 g saturated fat (20 percent calories from saturated fat); 55 mg cholesterol; 90 mg sodium.

Not only do fresh grapes’ lively flavors make for exceptional dishes, their vibrant colors can also enhance your table in other ways.

Lend natural beauty to your decor while providing your loved ones with a healthy snack option with these creative ideas: n Arrange

grapes in bowls, on platters or draped from a cake plate for attractive and edible centerpieces. n Dress snacking grapes up for the occasion by dipping clusters in liquid gelatin. Roll them in sugar, spices and finely chopped nuts to make a “frosted” finger food with a hint of crunch. n Colorful grapes lend a pretty pop when used as a garnish to decorate serving plates.

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Governor Wolf Announces New Winter Travel Tool for Public, Administration Outlines Winter Preparations Winter Job Opportunities Also Highlighted

(Norristown, PA) – With the winter The information is the latest enhancement When winter weather hits, PennDOT’s season approaching, Governor Tom Wolf haas announced that a new online tool is available to inform the public of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) operations this winter. He made the announcement in conjunction with a news conference that PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards held recently outlining the agency’s plans for winter services, and sharing job opportunities and driver preparation tips.

“Public safety is our principal mission, which drives our team’s preparation for the winter season,” Governor Wolf said. “Not only are PennDOT’s staff, equipment and materials ready to go, but we also have yet another tool for the public to make winter travel decisions.”

New this winter, the public can view a color-coded map of when each of the nearly 40,000 miles of state-maintained roadway was last plowed by visiting the www.511PA.com plow trucks section.

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Bradford Journal Photo Assemblyman Martin T. Causer, Representative from the 67th District PA House of Representatives, who received legislative approval for the Thomas Maholic Memorial Bridge naming thanked the family and Bill Hurrle, Commander of Bradford’s American Legion Post #108 and its members for making the dedication ceremony possible, October 28th. In quoting President Calvin Coolidge, he said, “The nation that forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.” In the background is Rev. Matthew Blake. (See more photos in gallery.)

made possible by PennDOT’s Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) technology, which uses units in each of the more than 2,200 department-owned and rented plow trucks to send a cellular signal showing truck locations.

The AVL program, started in 2014, is part of Governor Tom Wolf’s GO-TIME initiative that leverages inter-agency coordination and collaboration to maximize efficiency, modernize state government operations, and provide the highest quality services.

During the news conference at the PennDOT maintenance facility in Norristown, Montgomery County, Richards noted that PennDOT is actively seeking approximately 480 temporary equipment operators statewide for the winter season to supplement the department’s full-time staff. Details on minimum requirements, such as possession of a CDL, as well as application information, are available at www.employment.pa.gov. Through the same website, job seekers can apply for seven other types of non-operator, winter positions such as diesel and construction equipment mechanics, welders, clerks and more.

In discussing PennDOT’s readiness for the season ahead, Richards said that the department has compiled its information about winter services and winterdriving resources for motorists at www. penndot.gov/winter. The site also has a complete winter guide with detailed information about winter services in each of PennDOT’s 11 engineering districts.

The 40,000 miles for which PennDOT is responsible translates into 96,000 snowlane miles -- enough miles to circle the globe nearly four times. A snow-lane is calculated as the miles of road multiplied by the number of lanes, which means a one-mile section of four-lane roadway would equal four snow-lane miles.

The department maintains roughly the same number of miles maintained by the state in New York, New Jersey and all of the New England states combined.

With $220 million budgeted for this winter’s statewide operations, PennDOT deploys about 4,800 on-the-road workers, has more than 652,000 tons of salt on hand across the state and will take salt deliveries throughout the winter.

“Carrying out our winter mission is a massive undertaking for our team, and it’s critical that the public do their part to keep our roads as safe as possible,” Richards said. “Drivers should keep safety top of mind in their travel decisions, and give our operators and other motorists plenty of room during inclement weather.”

primary focus is on interstates and expressways, and equipment may be redirected to those routes during significant winter events. The more traffic a roadway has, the more attention it will receive from plows, so motorists may find deeper accumulations on less-traveled routes and should adjust their driving for those conditions.

If motorists encounter snow or icecovered roads, they should slow down, increase their following distance and avoid distractions. Last winter in Pennsylvania, preliminary data shows that there were 252 crashes resulting in 129 injuries on snowy, slushy or ice-covered roadways where aggressive-driving behaviors such as speeding or making careless lane changes were factors.

In addition to planning for traffic impacts, Richards noted that vehicle preparation is critical to safe winter travel. Tires should be checked often for the correct level of air pressure and adequate tiretread depth to perform on ice and snow. A quick way to check tread depth is to insert a penny in the tread groove with Lincoln’s head upside down. If you can see the entire head, the tires are worn and traction will suffer. If you live in an area prone to heavy snow, drivers may want to consider using dedicated snow tires or carrying a set of tire chains. At a minimum, all-season tires should be rated for use in mud and snow.

Once vehicles are travel-ready, drivers should be prepared for winter or vehicle emergencies especially if long-distance travel is planned. PennDOT urges motorists to carry an emergency kit. An emergency kit should include items such as non-perishable food, water, first-aid supplies, warm clothes, a blanket, cell phone charger and a small snow shovel. However, motorists should tailor their kits to any specific needs that they or their families may have. Consider adding such items as baby supplies, extra medication, pet supplies, or even children’s games.

In addition to viewing plow information, motorists can use www.511PA.com to check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 850 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

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Modulatordemodulator, for short 70. Proper place for a napkin 71. Inspiration for poets and musicians 72. Born and ____ 73. Before of yore 74. Sign up again

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Half-moon shaped object 12. Tommy and Spike, e.g.

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20. Abode toppers 22. Israeli submachine gun 24. Computer program input 25. *Lucious and Cookie 26. Arm bones 27. “___ __ on the ground floor” 29. Of higher order 31. Deliver a tirade 32. Opposite of binary 33. Rocks at mountain base 34. *Family in “The Middle” 36. Castle’s line of defense 38. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g.

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCES Make Sure Every Dollar You Give To Charity Counts Deciding to make a charitable contribution can arise from a desire to help others, a passionate commitment to a cause or the aim to give back to a group that once helped you or a loved one. Choosing which organizations you want to support can be difficult. There are over a million public charities in the United States according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, and every dollar you give to Charity A is a dollar you might not be able to match for Charity B. Whether it’s a friend’s charity run or supporting an animal rescue, often the decision to give comes down to a mix of internal and external factors. You have to determine which causes are most important to you, and with outside help you can compare how effective various charities are at using their funding.

Many non-profits do incredible work, but it’s always smart to verify their claims. You can start your due diligence by double checking an organization’s tax-exempt status using the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Exempt Organizations Select Check Tool.

Once you verify its non-profit status, you want to make sure it’s well run and makes a significant impact. There are several non-profits that evaluate and rate charities. You can find their guidance online and use it compare charities and inform your gifting.

Sometimes a specific event rather than a general cause can spur you into action. When this happens, if you want to be sure that your money goes to support that particular cause you might want to narrow your search to charities that let you specify how your donation will be used. Otherwise, your money might not directly support those affected by the crisis.

Donating to a non-profit with effective programs and processes is the way to go if you’re trying to help as many people as possible, but you can also make contributions to individuals or families through a crowd-funding website. There’s something special about knowing exactly who and how you’re helping, and they’ll appreciate the aid from a stranger. Similarly, you can help entrepreneurs by making a microfinance loan through a non-profit. You can relend the money you’re paid back to continue supporting small businesses.

If you’re looking for ways to increase your contribution, ask your employer if it has a matching program. Some companies will double, or even triple, your gift to select nonprofits. If your com-

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Third-parties also fund matching campaigns for charities. You can ask a charity if there’s a campaign running and make sure your donation qualifies. Unless there’s a pressing reason to make a donation today, you may want to put your money aside and wait until a matching campaign starts.

You might be able to increase your financial impact without outside help if you can claim a tax deduction for your donation. Calculate your tax savings each year and put the money back into your charity fund. Donated-related deductions can sometimes be confusing, and you may want to check with a tax professional or look online for tips from the IRS. Your charitable gift could be the start of a legacy of giving among your family.

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Kimberly Salada Kimberly J. Salada, 57, of 636 West Washington St., passed away Monday (Oct. 25, 2017) at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born Sept. 4, 1960, in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late Gene Turner and Joan (Bob) Klussman, who survive.

On Dec. 8, 1979, in Bradford, she married Thomas G. Salada, who also survives.

Kim was a 1978 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

She managed Yum-Yum’s for 10 years and then was the manager at John William’s European Pastry Shop for 21 years.

Kim was creative and entertaining and an avid reader. She enjoyed life and living it to the fullest, being on her boat, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and being with family and friends.

In addition to her mother of Virginia and husband Tom of 37 years, she is survived by two children, Michael (Crystal) Salada and Molly Rissmiller, all of Bradford; five grandchildren, Cascius Rissmiller, Sayge Bruno, Leah Rissmiller, Kaine Salada and Ireland Rissmiller; a brother, Randall (Janice) Turner of Bradford; and three nephews.

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Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to The Bradford Public Library or the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be expressed at http://www.hollenbeckcahill.com/

Dorothy Sherman (DUKE CENTER) — Dorothy “Dot” Sherman, 90, formerly of Duke Center, passed away on Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2017) at the Bradford Nursing Pavilion.

Born May 22, 1927, in Van, Pa., she was a daughter of Kenneth and Freda Shirey Coast.

On Aug. 22, 1947, in Duke Center, she married James R. Sherman Sr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 20, 2002.

Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Otto High School.

Mrs. Sherman began her career working for Stroehmann Bakeries in Olean, N.Y., from 1946 to 1948 and then returned to work in 1960 for ACME Electric in Olean for 25 years prior to her retirement in 1985.

Dorothy was a member of the Duke Center United Methodist Church and the Duke Center Red Hat Ladies. She had been active with the local card club in Duke Center and she enjoyed spending time at the Eldred Senior Center. Most

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of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren, and she always had many wonderful stories to share.

Surviving are three sons, Charles (Patricia) Sherman of Eldred, Dana Sherman of Butler and Scott (Antonio) Sherman of Gaithersburg, Md.; one daughter, Tammy (Larry Lehning) Dionisio of Rochester, N.Y.; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Graeff; 12 grandchildren, Amy (Keith), John, Bryan (Ashley), Brooke (Gabe), James (Shandi), Anthony, Jason, Alaina, Devin, Stacey (Jennifer), Lance (Noelle) and Kristin; eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Caileab, Jamison, Chelseigh, Isaiah, Kayla and Hadyn; a brother, Donald (Sharon) Coast of Portville, N.Y.; and two sisters, Tirzah Parsons of Homer, Alaska, and Doris (Rod) Parker of Portville.

In addition to her husband of 55 years, she was preceded in death by a son, James Sherman Jr. in 1979; three brothers, James, Robert and Wesley “Wes” Coast; and a sister, Evelyn Coast.

Burial was in Duke Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Duke Center United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

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Honor To Monumental Efforts Worldwide

With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter.

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel. This often decreases the amount of donated blood available for patients. More donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help stock the shelves for patients. In McKean County you can donate at: Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 1-15 Bradford 11/14/2017: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 55 North Bennett Street Duke Center Bradford Journal Photo 11/9/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Otto Eldred Pete Peckyno, Bradford Area Lions Club, project chairman displays the newly installed High School, 143 Sweitzer Drive 100th anniversary monument minutes before the unveiling ceremony took place, Octo Make an appointment to give blood. ber 29th at their Bradford Township location. Engraved on the reverse side of the monDownload the free Red Cross Blood Do- ument are the names of all monetary contributors (see reverse side in photo gallery) but nor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call what can’t be seen are the non-monetary efforts made by many in the community to immortalize the community service efforts of Bradford’s Lion Club and all Lions Club 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). service organizations throughout the world. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

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CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGS

Engagements, Marriages, Births & Deaths ENGAGEMENTS: ard A., 59, of 223 Foremost In Rank And Nearly Last To Eat Benedict St., St. (None) MARRIAGES: (None) BIRTHS: OCT. 23, 2017: DAUGHTER, to Deborah Berberi, Salamanca, NY. OCT. 24, 2017: SON, to Holly Taylor, Port Allegany, PA OCT. 25, 2017: SON, to Kristen and David Green, Bradford, PA. DAUGHTER, to Shanna Stahlmanking, Salamanca, NY. OCT. 27, 2017: DAUGHTER, to Kattie Beeles and Andrew Strang, Salamanca, NY. DEATHS: OCT. 18, 2017: COBB, Robin W., 63, of 501 Greeves St., Kane, PA. OCT. 20, 2017: CORONATI, Marie E. Pascale, 101, of Greensburg, PA, formerly of Bradford, PA. HASTINGS, Clifton H., 81, of Rew, PA. PONTIOUS, Rich-

Marys, PA. OCT. 22, 2017: LARNERD, Walter A., 67 of Harrison Valley, PA. MINOR, The Rev. David J. Sr., 90, of Coudersport, PA. WHITESELL, Henry W., 55, of Rexville, NY. BULSON, Raymond W., 74, of 121 Bristol St., Cuba, NY. OCT. 23, 2017: WOLFEL, Raymond J. “Joe”, of St. Marys, PA. LEWIS, Carol J., 74, of Rexville, NY. OCT. 24, 2017: FOWLER, Victor L., 66, of Route 155, Port Allegany, PA. OCT. 25, 2017: WINTERS, William J., 87, of Bradford, PA. SHERMAN, Dorothy “Dot” Coast, 90, formerly of Duke Center, PA. SALADA, Kimberly J. Turner, 57, OF 636 W. Washington St., Bradford, PA. OCT. 27, 2017: DeLONG, Judith A., 79, of 315 Oak St., Ridgway, PA.

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Bradford American Legion Post #108’s (l-r) 1st Vice Commander Keith Reed, and Commander Bill Hurrle make their rounds at the buffet table during the lunch served in the Legion’s social hall following the Thomas Maholic Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony, October 28th. They, with the help of other members, planned and executed a successful event and a little refreshment was now in order. They were nearly the last to eat. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

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Maholic Family Together For Special Event

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A lunch was held in the social hall at the Bradford American Legion following the bridge dedication, October 28th for Master Sergeant Thomas Maholic where Legionnaires, family, friends and other members of the community assembled. Here, at the head table are his family. Left to right are brothers Mike and Bob Maholic, his mom Dorothy “Dot,” and his sister Ann Tofil. Mike and Dot are from Bradford, while Bob hails from Bellefonte, PA, and Ann hails from Forestville, NY. (See more pictures in the photo gallery.)

Make Home Entertaining A Piece Of Cake

(NAPS)—Whether you’re entertaining family, brunching with friends or eating at your desk, few things can brighten your day quite so delightfully as a coffee break.

In fact, in Sweden, the traditional coffee break, called a fika, is a treasured daily ritual, a time to slow down, spend time with friends and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with a delicious pastry. Here in the U.S.A., coffee and cake can make for a wonderful ending to a family meal or holiday dinner. Besides, baking a special treat can be a great way to show how much you care.

Consider this recipe for Lingonberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake. It’s rich with cinnamon, pecans and tart-sweet Swedish lingonberries. A special fika treat for friends and family, it’s also a great excuse to take some time out to relax and enjoy their company.

Lingonberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake For the Streusel Topping:

1¼ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1½ teaspoons vanilla 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Lingonberry Jam Glaze:

1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 Tablespoons whole milk 1 Tablespoon Felix Lingonberry Jam Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients for topping. Put in refrigerator.

Mix all ingredients for cake and pour into greased 9”x9” pan. Top with Streusel topping and bake for 50 minutes.

Drizzle glaze over warm cake.

The glaze gets a lot of its goodness from the tart-sweet lingonberry jam. Felix Jams 1 cup light brown sugar are made of simple, pure ingredients: wild 1½ teaspoons cinnamon handpicked berries, pure sugar and fresh Salt to taste water in a time-tested recipe. Because 1½ sticks cold unsalted butter cut into many Swedes are accustomed to picksmall pieces ing their own berries, an unusually high 1½ cups chopped pecans (optional) standard is required for jams to succeed in Sweden, and Felix is the most popular linFor the Cake: gonberry jam in Sweden as well as in the U.S.A. 1½ cups of flour Learn More: For other recipes and in1 stick butter formation, visit http://felixjams.com

ARIES - (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19) It looks like business as usual with a confident twist as this week’s alignment zeroes in on your business sector.

TAURUS - (Apr. 20 - May 20) Your relationship sector is packed with vibrant energies and upbeat planets, suggesting that you’ll be making an effort to enjoy yourself.

GEMINI - (May 21 - June 20) Romantic activities could be very enjoyable this week.

CANCER- (June 21 - July 22) The sun in your leisure and pleasure sector encourages you to get involved in hobbies, pastimes, or sporting activities that you enjoy.

LEO - (July 23, - Aug. 22) Home and family affairs come into focus as the sun in Scorpio encourages you to look more deeply into associated issues.

VIRGO - (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) There is activity in your sector of talk and thought, with the cosmos actively encouraging you to leave your comfort zone and wholeheartedly engage with others.

LIBRA - (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Be careful when signing contracts or deals associated with your job or business.

SCORPIO - (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) The week brings a full moon in Taurus, which could see feelings boiling over, particularly if they’ve been repressed for some time.

SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 22 - Dec. 20) Be more serious regarding your goals, plans, and ambitions.

CAPRICORN - (Dec. 21 - Jan. 20) Powerful feelings could bubble to the surface this week, so it helps to think before you speak.

AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Career and business matters continue to hold your attention, with the present alignment encouraging you to expand your horizons.

PISCES - (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You might need to conduct certain conversations more carefully than usual. It would be easy to say the wrong thing if you’re stressed, so try to think before you speak.

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FAMILY FEATURES

ating well and regular exercise are part of a healthy lifestyle, and so is making sure you have the right health care coverage.

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period is a good time to review your current coverage and decide if there may be a better fit based on changes to current plans, your budget or health needs.

During Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2017, you can enroll in or make changes to your Medicare health or prescription drug plan for coverage that begins Jan. 1, 2018. If you miss the deadline, you will likely have to wait a full year before you are able to make changes to your plan.

To make Medicare Open Enrollment part of your healthy lifestyle, follow these five steps: 1. Review your current plan notice. Read any notices from your Medicare plan about changes for next year, especially your “Annual Notice of Change” letter. Look at your plan’s information to make sure your drugs are still covered and your doctors are still in network.

2. Think about what matters most to you.

Medicare health and drug plans change each year and so can your health needs. Do you need a new primary care doctor? Does your network include the specialist you want for an upcoming surgery? Does your current plan cover your new medication? Does another plan offer the same coverage at a lower cost? Take stock of your health status and determine if you need to make a change.

3. Find out if you qualify for help paying for Medicare. Learn about programs in your state to help with the costs of Medicare premiums (through Medicare Savings Programs), your Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance) deductibles, coinsurance and copayments, and Medicare prescription drug coverage costs

(through Extra Help). Visit Medicare.gov or call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to learn more.

4. Shop for plans that meet your needs and fit your budget. Starting each October, you can use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool at Medicare.gov/finda-plan to see what plans are offered in your area.

A new plan may: n Cost less n Cover your drugs n Let you go to the providers you want, like your doctor or pharmacy.

If you find your current coverage still meets your needs, then you’re done. Remember, during Medicare Open Enrollment, you can decide to stay in Original Medicare or join a Medicare Advantage Plan. If you’re already in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch back to Original Medicare.

5. Check your plan’s Star Rating before you enroll. The Medicare Plan Finder is up-to-date with the Star Ratings for Medicare health and prescription drug plans. Plans are given an overall quality rating on a 1-5 star scale, with 1 being the lowest performing and 5 stars representing excellent performance. You can use Star Ratings to compare the quality of health and drug plans being offered.

For more information, visit medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and say “Agent.” TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048. Help is available 24 hours a day, including weekends.

If you need help in a language other than English or Spanish, let the customer service representative know the language. You can also get personalized health insurance counseling at no cost to you from your local SHIP by visiting shiptacenter.org. More information about Medicare is available on the Medicare Facebook page and by following @MedicareGov on Twitter.

Protect Your Medicare Card Protect your identity as well as your health by guarding your Medicare card like you would a credit card. Medicare is aiding in the fight against Medicare fraud by removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare cards and replacing them with a new, unique number for each person with Medicare.

Medicare will mail the new cards with unique numbers between April 2018-April 2019.

Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself from identity theft: n Don’t share your Medicare number or other personal information with anyone who contacts you by telephone, email or approaches you in person, unless you’ve given them permission in advance.

Medicare will never contact you uninvited and ask for your Medicare number or other personal information. n Tell your friends and neighbors to guard their Medicare numbers.

Don’t ever let anyone borrow or pay to use your Medicare number.

Review your Medicare Summary Notices to be sure you and Medicare are only being charged for services actually provided. n Be wary of salespeople who knock on your door or call you uninvited and try to sell you a product or service. n Don’t accept items received through the mail that you didn’t order. You should refuse the delivery and/or return it to the sender. Keep a record of the sender’s name and the date you returned the items. n n

If someone calls you and asks for your Medicare number or other personal information, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and learn more about how you can fight Medicare fraud at Medicare.gov/fraud.

Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

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riendsgiving is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your second family with festive, fun recipes that stray a bit away from traditional fare.

“Friendsgiving is often held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving,” said Chef Kevan Vetter of the McCormick Kitchens. “It’s more of a potluck party than a traditional Thanksgiving – everyone is usually assigned a dish.

Instead of stuffing or a green bean casserole, bring a dish that’s a little more fun, like corn pudding with a dash of smoky heat from chipotle chili pepper.”

These recipes for a caramelized Brie and a chocolatey red wine from the McCormick kitchens are also sure to please. If your party falls after the big day, put those turkey leftovers to good use with a cheesy turkey crescent ring perfect for feeding a group of friends.

Find more recipes to share with friends this season at McCormick.com.

Leftover Turkey Taco Crescent Ring

Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 10 1 package McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix, divided 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 cups shredded, cooked turkey 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn, drained 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and chilies, drained 1 garlic clove, minced 1 container (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls Heat oven to 375 F. Reserve 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix in small bowl; set aside.

In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.

Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes, or until tender. Add turkey, corn, tomatoes, garlic and remaining seasoning mix. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup shredded cheese.

Unroll crescent roll dough on greased or parchment paper-lined baking pan. Separate into triangles. Arrange triangles to resemble sun with center open. Press dough where bottoms of triangles overlap. Spoon turkey mixture in ring where dough overlaps. Fold triangle points over filling, tucking into bottom layer to secure. Continue until entire ring is enclosed.

Bake 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

In bowl, stir remaining shredded cheese into reserved seasoning mix. Remove ring from oven. Sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.

Serve with desired toppings, such as shredded lettuce, sour cream or guacamole.

Sides, drinks and leftovers perfect for sharing with friends Slow Cooker Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 14 1 bottle (750 milliliters) red wine 8 cups whole milk 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Nutmeg 4 McCormick Cinnamon Sticks Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover.

Cook 60-70 minutes on high, or until chocolate is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring every 15 minutes.

Reduce heat to low. Serve from slow cooker.

Pecan Pie Brie

Chipotle Corn Pudding

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 8 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons McCormick Minced Onions 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Mustard 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Sicilian Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Chipotle Chili Pepper 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted

2 cans (14 3/4 ounces each) creamed corn 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) wholekernel corn, drained nonstick cooking spray Heat oven to 400 F. In small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar, onions, mustard, sea salt and chili pepper until well blended; set aside.

In large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Stir in milk, butter and all corn. Gently stir in cornstarch mixture until well blended.

Pour into 2 1/2-quart baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake 1 hour, or until set, stirring halfway through cooking. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Servings: 12 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon McCormick Ground Nutmeg 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rum Extract 1 wheel Brie cheese, warmed In small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg until blended. Set aside.

In large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add pecans; toast 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.

Stir remaining butter, corn syrup, water, vanilla extract, rum extract and brown sugar mixture into skillet. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. Remove from heat. Mixture will thicken as it cools.

Spoon over warmed Brie.