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In the Square... Member Family Cookout Friends, family, food, fun--it’s time for the 2nd Annual BACC Member Family Cookout ! Bring your family and join us Thursday, July 23rd from 5:30-8pm at Mystic Waters Resort in Limestone. Advance tickets are $10 adult, $5 ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Open to all BACC members and their families, so spread the word and come enjoy a picnic buffet, cold beverages, choice of driving range or mini golf, and more! 200 Club Summer is here, and so is our 200 Club Raffle, where you can win up to $1,000! We sell 200 tickets, and award 27 cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000. Odds of winning are 1 in 7! Tickets are just $50 each and include one free admission (a $10 value) to the BACC Member Family Cookout. Don’t miss your chance to win, and help us make this annual fundraiser a success! Tickets available at the BACC office, or through any Board of Directors or staff member. Drawing held July 23rd at BACC Member Family Cookout. Must be 18 to win, do not need to be present to win. Ca$h Mob Bradford Who: Everybody! What: Bring $20 to spend and your appetite! (Gift certificates also available.) When: July 18th at 12:30pm Where: Meet at the BACC office, 121 Main St. Why: Shop local together and have some fun! JULY 2015 BACC NEWSLETTER | 814-368-7115 | bradfordchamber.com | www.facebook.com/BradfordPAChamber CHAMBERNEWS Thank you to everyone who joined us for the dedication of the new benches in Veterans’ Square on June 10th. Each bench bears a plaque in honor or memory of an individual or organization chosen by the donor. We appreciate the support of each of our generous donors. Veterans’ Square Bench Dedication Congratulations to this year’s class of Leadership McKean, pictured at graduation June 12th. From left: Jacob Devolder, Taylor Lubi, Jennifer Kirk, Becky Greenberg, Dayna Williams, Jodie Wagner, Kathy Gibson, Megan Simms, Kimberly Engstrom, Jennifer Morgan, Tonya Ackley, Nick Hossfeld, Shane Reid, Sami Placer, Ryan Race, Chelsea Place, Kevin Smith, Aimee Kaple, Charlotte Layton, and Teri Cannon Not pictured: Cheyanne Amidon, Bucky Clark, Susan Freer, and Tom Taylor 1st Annual Bradford Fourth of July Flag Rally Organizers of an upcoming Fourth of July event challenge Bradfordians to take one hour out of their day to show respect for the patriotic holiday as a community. The celebration will be held from 12noon-1pm on July 4th in Veterans’ Square. Participants are asked to bring an American flag and their families to the all-American celebration, which will include a patriotic sing-along and a ceremony honoring veterans and their families. There will be a free hot dog for everyone. The rally was an idea conceived by The Friendship Table’s board of directors. “We are proud of our country and generous, friendly community. We are tired of negative disrespect for our country’s flag and freedom.” The event will include a ceremonial presentation of a flag (pictured above) that was flown over the Pennsylvania Capital building on June 1st.
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In the Square...Member Family CookoutFriends, family, food, fun--it’s time for the 2nd Annual BACC Member Family Cookout! Bring your family and join us Thursday, July 23rd from 5:30-8pm at Mystic Waters Resort in Limestone. Advance tickets are $10 adult, $5 ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Open to all BACC members and their families, so spread the word and come enjoy a picnic buffet, cold beverages, choice of driving range or mini golf, and more!
200 Club Summer is here, and so is our 200 Club Raffle, where you can win up to $1,000! We sell 200 tickets, and award 27 cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000. Odds of winning are 1 in 7! Tickets are just $50 each and include one free admission (a $10 value) to the BACC Member Family Cookout. Don’t miss your chance to win, and help us make this annual fundraiser a success! Tickets available at the BACC office, or through any Board of Directors or staff member. Drawing held July 23rd at BACC Member Family Cookout. Must be 18 to win, do not need to be present to win.
Ca$h Mob BradfordWho: Everybody! What: Bring $20 to spend and your appetite! (Gift certificates also available.) When: July 18th at 12:30pm Where: Meet at the BACC office, 121 Main St. Why: Shop local together and have some fun!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the dedication of the new benches in Veterans’ Square on June 10th. Each bench bears a plaque in honor or memory of an individual or organization chosen by the donor. We appreciate the support of each of our generous donors.
Veterans’ Square Bench Dedication
Congratulations to this year’s class of Leadership McKean, pictured at graduation June 12th.
From left: Jacob Devolder, Taylor Lubi, Jennifer Kirk, Becky Greenberg, Dayna Williams, Jodie Wagner, Kathy Gibson, Megan Simms, Kimberly Engstrom, Jennifer Morgan, Tonya Ackley, Nick Hossfeld, Shane Reid, Sami Placer, Ryan Race, Chelsea Place, Kevin Smith, Aimee Kaple, Charlotte Layton, and Teri Cannon
Not pictured: Cheyanne Amidon, Bucky Clark, Susan Freer, and Tom Taylor
1st Annual Bradford Fourth of July Flag Rally
Organizers of an upcoming Fourth of July event challenge Bradfordians to take one hour out of their day to show respect for the patriotic holiday as a community. The celebration will be held from 12noon-1pm on July 4th in Veterans’ Square.
Participants are asked to bring an American flag and their families to the all-American celebration, which will include a patriotic sing-along and a ceremony honoring veterans and their families. There will be a free hot dog for everyone.
The rally was an idea conceived by The Friendship Table’s board of directors. “We are proud of our country and generous, friendly community. We are tired of negative disrespect for our country’s flag and freedom.” The eventwill include a ceremonial presentation of a flag (pictured above) that was flown over the Pennsylvania Capital building on June 1st.
Alleghany Wood MoldingsContact: John Kelley, Owner Address: 20 Russell BoulevardPhone: 814-362-0342Email: [email protected] About: Hardwood moldings and cabinetry.
Staffing Plus, Inc.Contact: Lara Ericson, Staffing Coordinator Address: 393 East Main StreetPhone: 814-368-1030Email: [email protected] Website: www.staffingplusonline.comAbout: Staffing agency assisting with temporary staffing, temp to hire, and direct placement.
ERA Team VP Real EstateContact: Denise Whipp, Branch Leader Address: 21 Main Street, Suite APhone: 814-368-3994Email: [email protected] Website: http://erateamvprealestate. 24938.009265.idx.era.com/About: Real estate professionals combining local neighborhood experience with up-to-the-minute real estate resources to deliver the results home buyers and sellers need today.
Who do you know - business or individual - who isn’t a BACC member yet? Send them our way! Individual membership is a great gift for retirees, to help stay in touch. Or for graduates, to build connections in the community. Contact Tricia for more information at 814-368-7115.
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Officers President, Tim Asinger Kessel Construction, Inc.
1st VP, Susan Oliphant American Refining Group, Inc.
2nd VP, Guy Signor Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems
Secretary, Dr. Steve HardinUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Treasurer, Ryan RaceNorthwest Savings Bank
Past President, Ann Robinson University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Board of Directors
Vickie Baker CNB Bank
Jill Ballard University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Gretchen BrahaneyKOA Speer Electronics Anita Dolan Main Street Manager, City of Bradford
Jill Henry Bradford Era
Stephanie Huber Bradford Hospital Foundation
Devon Kloss American Refining Group, Inc.
Kelly Martin Kelly’s Restaurant
Sam Johnson Bradford Area School District
Colette Roessler Individual Member/Community Volunteer
Dan Williams Williams Insurance Agency
Sharon Yost Walmart
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Ron OrrisExecutive Director
Kara KennedyEvent Coordinator
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Leadership McKean Class of 2015 Projects
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Pennsylvania Downtown Center(PDC) recently presented nine awards during their annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for creation and implementation of projects, programs and events that exemplify the goals of PDC’s community revitalization mission. Eligible communities consist of PDC’s nearly 200 member organizations, including Main Street and Elm Street programs, making the Townies a competitive award process each year.
This year, revitalization and beautification efforts in Bradford have earned two of these prestigious awards. Bradford’s Main Street Program was honored for its organizational partnership with the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce in downtown partnership projects, while the Elm Street Program was honored for asset enhancement for building new housing at Pearl and School Streets.
Bradford’s Elm Street manager Lisa Keck attended the conference in Lancaster in June. Mayor Tom Riel was in Harrisburg the day of the awards, and was asked to attend and accept the award on behalf of the Main Street partnership.
“This is further proof that our Main Street area is being revitalized, with the occupied storefronts and building owners sprucing up the downtown,” Riel said. Explaining some of the projects the award honors, Riel named the holiday lights, the work in Veterans Square and the makeover of the gazebo. “Since the award was determined, the planting of the flowers in the square and the metal benches show the collaboration continues,” he said.
BACC is proud to have played a part in multiple downtown partnership efforts that helped to bring this honor to Bradford.
For the Elm Street program, Keck said this isn’t the first time it has been recognized. Bradford’s program won a Townie honorable mention for community greening in 2009 for the community garden. “We are thrilled to accept another Townie for years of grassroots revitalization efforts in our state designated Elm Street programs,” Keck said. “The award for asset enhancement shines a statewide spotlight on the diligent efforts being made locally to realize improvements for residents in an effort to facilitate economic growth.”
Lisa Auteri, Fitness TrainerContact: Lisa Auteri, Independent Contractor Address: 289 Jackson Avenue Rear Phone: 814-558-5340Email: [email protected] About: Offering one on one fitness training and basic nutrition advice to adults ranging from 25-65 years of age.
Lang & Hvizdzak, PLLCContact: Sean Hvizdzak, Attorney Address: 52 Davis Street, Suite 2Mailing Address: PO Box 175Phone: 814-596-0005Email: [email protected] About: General practice attorneys.
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This year’s five Leadership McKean team projects again represent the diversity of interests among the program’s participants. As always, we were impressed by the commitment demonstrated by each group to bring powerful, creative ideas to life that could have a long-lasting, positive impact throughout the communities within McKean County.
Youth Leadership McKean Group members: Cheyanne Amidon, Teri Cannon, Bucky Clark, Sami Placer, and Ryan Race Youth Leadership McKean would involve students from the county’s five high schools, and would work to identify and encourage future leaders, prepare students for the future, and help them develop a greater understanding of the needs of their communities.
Establishing Trauma Informed Care Delivery SystemsGroup members: Kimberly Engstrom, Aimee Kaple, Chelsea Place, Kevin Smith, and Tom TaylorTrauma informed care looks at the prevalence and long-term impact of trauma and aims to respond by building a trauma informed network that supports the individuals and community services throughout the county in a collaborative manner.
Leadership McKean Lends a Paw to the McKean County SPCAGroup members: Tonya Ackley, Nick Hossfeld, Jennifer Morgan, and Megan Simms This group met with the McKean County SPCA and looked at their branding and marketing in an effort to help them reach people more effectively with the messages they need the community to see and hear, including upgrades to signage, their web site, and a “Cats are Not Wild Animals” social media campaign.
Lindsay’s LightGroup members: Becky Greenberg, Jennifer Kirk, Charlotte Layton, Shane Reid, and Dayna WilliamsThe mission of Lindsay’s Light is to provide a transitional structured environment to empower and heal the lives and families of women recovering from addiction. The group shared powerful testimonies and statistics regarding the impact of addiction on women and the lack of transitional services currently available to them locally.
5th Grade Walking Challenge: Stepping StudentsGroup members: Jacob Devolder, Susan Freer, Kathy Gibson, Taylor Lubi, and Jodie WagnerThis group worked with 5th grade teachers from School Street and Kane Elementary Schools to create a walking challenge, incorporating pedometers and motion-based activities into the classroom in an effort to encourage students to improve their overall health and wellness.
Leadership McKean aims to educate and guide emerging leaders throughout McKean County. For more information about the Leadership McKean program or to obtain an application for the class of 2016, please contact Kara Kennedy at [email protected].
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Main Street Program Partnership with BACC Earns Townie Award
BACC Executive Director Ron Orris and former Main Street Manager Anita Dolan display the Townie Award for Organizational Excellence awarded to the Bradford Main Street Program for partnership with BACC in several successful downtown projects.
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Hi Everyone,
Isn’t it amazing how the spring and summer months fly by, but those winter months just hang on? This weekend it will be July 4th already!
Today, I wanted to use this column to talk about Leadership McKean. Since January 2013, the Chamber has administered Leadership McKean, and we have just completed our third year with 24 graduates!
Friday, June 12th was Leadership McKean graduation, and traditionally the participants have been broken up into five groups. Each group is then required to present a project that would benefit the county, with the presentations followed by lunch and our graduation ceremony. Every year this is the highlight of our program, and I really look forward to seeing what the participants have come up with for projects.
This year like other years was amazing, and I have to commend the groups for all of their hard work and dedication. The groupprojects were well thought out and meaningful, and we are happy to share more information about them in today’s newsletter.
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Top: CARE for Children dedicated its new adaptive playground and Ryan’s Rainbow Lodge Play House on May 27th. The playground, geared for children 2-7 years of age was a major initiative as the organization completes the final stages of its building project. Middle: Leadership McKean graduates and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch prior to this year’s ceremony, which included a keynote address (printed on page 5 in this edition) by Rick Seager, President and CEO of Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, and graduate reflections by Kathy Gibson of Northwest Savings Bank and Sami Placer of Bradford Regional Medical Center. Bottom: June Business After Hours guests enjoyed the colorful sights and textures at Little Fabric Garden, along with tasty snacks served by store owner Judy Brown and co-host Robbie Yonushonis, Team Leader with Tastefully Simple.
For the second consecutive year, the Zippo/Case Museum has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to
establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries, and attractionslocated allover the world that continually deliver a superior customer experience.
The 2015-2016 Season Brochure is now available for Bradford Creative & Performing Arts Center (BCPAC). If you are not on BCPAC’s mailing list yet, send an email to [email protected] and they will get a brochure to you! Now is the time to
guarantee yourself one of the best seats in the house for every show - season subscription sign ups start July 1st. The Main Season will include nine diverse shows from September through May, and a new Tuesday Tribute Summer Concert Series will feature six different acts from June through August.
Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. is pleased to welcome Sonja Wineberg, LPN. Sonja assumes the new role of Wellness Coordinator to help support all Bradford Ecumenical
Home employees as they look towards improving their health and well-being.Sonja began employment June 8th and will be involved in health and wellness programming, worker’s compensation claim reviews, safety committee, and community affairs. Bradford Ecumenical Home is a Continuing Care Retirement Community serving over 160 seniors.
CARE for Children’s 22nd Annual Care “fore” Children Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, August 2nd at Pine Acres Country Club. Tournamentwill include green fees, food and refreshments on the course, and prizes on par 3 holes. Proceeds support services for local children of all abilities. To field a team, contact Kirk Stauffer, PGA Pro at Pine Acres Country Club at 814-362-2005. For sponsorship information, contact CARE for Children at 814-362-4621.
The McKean County SPCA recently hired Julie Schwab-Rader as the new shelter manager. Julie has a long historyof caring for animals and previous experience working in shelters including as the assistant manager at the Cattaraugus County SPCA.
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Ca$h Mob Bradford will make it’s next strike on Saturday, July 18th at 12:30pm. Bring $20 cash and your appetite, and meet us at the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce office, 121 Main Street. Together we will head to our target business and make their day! Bring along your friends and family - the larger the mob, the better. Let’s have some fun together putting “Shop Local” into action!
It’s almost here! Our second annual BACC Member Family Cookout is Thursday, July 23rd from 5:30-8pm at Mystic Waters Resort. Brought to you in part by Signature Sponsor Northwest Savings Bank, the cookout is open to all members, their employees, and their families. We’ll have a picnic buffet catered by Metz Culinary Management, beverages, games, choice of mini golf or driving range, and more! Advance tickets available at the BACC office: Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5, ages 5 and under free. At the door all tickets will be $2 more.
Sponsorship options available! We have extended the deadline, see insert for details!
Feeling lucky? We will draw the winners for our annual 200 Club Raffle at the cookout on July 23rd. 200 Club tickets are $50 each (and include one free cookout admission!). Only 200 tickets sold, 27 cash prizes awarded, ranging from $100 to $1,000, for a total of $5,000 in prize money. You do not need to be present to win, but winners must be 18 or older. See any BACC board member or the BACC office to get your ticket before they’re gone!
Save the date! This year’s BACC Oktoberfest/Annual Public Auction will be held on Thursday, October 8th at the Bradford Club. Have ideas for packages you’d like to see? Let us know! We’ll be starting to work on those and other details soon!
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The City of Bradford’s Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) has announced the hiring of Chelsea Kahle as Main Street Manager. Chelsea is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in economic development and a specialization in historic architecture preservation and restoration.
Growing with Grace Christian Preschool at Grace Lutheran Church has received a STAR 2 rating from Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program. To achieve this rating, the preschool had to meet research-based standards for program quality that offer families a way to evaluate the quality of child care programs so they can make an informed decision that best suits their needs and the needs of their children.
On Saturday, June 6th, the Zippo Open was held at the Pennhills Club. Forty-two teams participated in the two-person best ball tournament, sponsored by Zippo Manufacturing Company. The tournament, a fundraising event for the McKean County SPCA, raised $25,000. Congratulations to all who participated, including gross and net winners in the men’s and women’s divisions, as well as proximity prize winners.
Ron’s message...continued from page 3 Over the past several years we have seen some amazing projects that have definitely benefited the residents of the county, and once again I am proud that Leadership McKean was responsible.
We are ready to start planning our 10th year of Leadership McKean. It’s hard to believe that we have come this far -- the founders will tell you they never thought it would go this long -- but we have even reached the point where we must limit the number of participants per business, so that a wide range of companies and organizations is represented.
If there is someone in your organizationwho would like to participate in this year’sLeadership McKean program, email [email protected] for an application. As always, stop down to 121 Main Street and have a cup of coffee with us, and share your ideas!
Ron Orris
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Monthly: Remember, each new business member is eligible for one free Chamber News insert or ad during the first year of membership. If you have not used your free insert or ad yet, call 814-368-7115 to reserve a spot for an upcoming month. Don’t miss out on this advertising benefit included as part of your membership! Weekly: Do you have news, events, or announcements you would like us to include in an upcoming e-blast? Email [email protected] to submit your information by Thursday to be included in the following week’s blast!
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day tohelp ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the summer. All those who donate blood July 2nd-6th will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat, while supplies last. All types – especially O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Willow Creek Triathlon celebrates 10 years supportingveterans with the annual race to be held August 1st at the Quaker Lake area of Allegany State Park. For those interested in lending a hand, the committee encourages potential volunteers to contact Gregg Reynolds, at [email protected]. Information on the triathlon can be found at www.willowcreektriathlon.org.
Tickets for the Bradford Wine Walk are now on sale. The event will be Saturday, August 8th, beginning at 5pm. Each participant will receive a wine glass courtesy of Northwest Savings Bank, and the chance to explore Historic Downtown Bradford while sampling unique wines from a variety of wineries. There will also be live music and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Tickets available at Northwest Savings Bank, Bella Capelli’s Salon, and Lisa’s Hairport Salon and Spa. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Bradford Business District Association.
July calendar - continued• Play Doh Pals 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAFor more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527.• Grief Relief 4pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAFriendly environment of caring people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. The support group provides information and strategies to best deal with grief. Free and open to the community. For information, contact 814-362-8288.
Breathe Easy Group 1:30pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAIf you have breathing issues or are a friend or family member of someone who has breathing issues, we invite you to this support group. The group is free and open to the community. For more information, contact 814-362-8296.
Summer Fun Fling 4-8pm Holiday Inn Express, 779 Broad Street, Salamanca, NYClambake, chicken bbq, and much more! Music by Class Hits 105.9, classic cars by Gary Hoy and Street Dreams Car Club, cash bar by The Birdwalk Restaurant of Ellicottville, and cool beverages by Holiday Inn Express. Pre-sale tickets $25 at WGWE, Seneca Salamanca Chamber, or Holiday Inn Express. Day of event $30.
Michael Morton’s Petting Zoo 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAMichael Morton travels from Ellington, NY, to share many types of animals from his Sun Dance Kids Farm. Lambs, chickens, rabbits, goats and more will be outside the library in the parking lot. All ages are welcome to join in the fun and learn about these amazing animals. For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527.
Service Clubs – Weekly Meeting Schedule
Bradford Rotary Club Mondays, Noon, Beefeaters
Bradford Township Lions 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7pm, Lions Club Kiwanis Club of Bradford Tuesdays, Noon, Beefeaters
Exchange Club 2nd Monday, 6:30pm, Beefeaters
Zonta 2nd Wednesday Noon, Togi’s Blue Room 4th Tuesday 6pm, Togi’s Blue Room
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Bradford Area Public Library Ongoing Programs Story SeekersMondays and Fridays from 11am-12noon (does not meet on Monday the 13th or Friday the 31st)
Summer Reading Program - Every Hero Has a Story Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11am-12noon ending Thursday, July 23rd
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JULY 28Now I have a question for you: what would’ve happened if Rosa Parks had simply gotten off the bus? Would Martin Luther King Jr. have led a civil rights movement? Would the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ever been signed into law?
We cannot talk about leadership, without talking about character. Leadership cannot exist without a deep respect for oneself as wellas others. It cannot exist without a clear understanding of our individual values, and our most closely held beliefs. If you don’t believe me look at politics today. Are we led by men and women with a sound sense of what is right? Or are we led by politicians who hire polling organizations to find out what the public believes and then leap out in front to say that they believe that too?
I would argue that you cannot lead without a true understanding of your own values and beliefs. Those values and beliefs will be a foundation for leadership that you provide in both your personal and professional lives.
Secondly, I stipulate that our best leaders are often reluctant ones. Have you seen the movie Lincoln? Why after dozens of presidents do we still talk about his story? Did this man choose to lead our country through one of its bloodiest periods? Did Rosa Parks really want to start the civil rights movement, or were her feet simply too tired and her respect for herself too great to get off the bus?
It is the yoke that lies in front of us. Our choice to become leaders is to pick up the yoke and put it on, or step over it and not be bothered. I would make the argument to you today that great leaders were often reluctant ones.
I’m not laying this in front of you to reflect any great personal insights, or to make any abstract philosophical arguments. I’m laying this in front of you to ask you what you are going to do when your phone rings and someone is asking you to sit on the board of XXX in your community. I’m laying this in front of you because when the local school district, or planning commission, or local Authority needs your time and knowledge, will you say yes?
Look at the leaders you have met during the course of Leadership McKean. Yes, they lead their companies, but what else do they do? Let me tell you: they sit on the board of the local hospital, or Beacon Light, or Pitt Bradford, or the Guidance Center. They are up early Saturday morning helping out with the local ball fields or the local trails. They work on neighborhood improvement projects and fundraising to support their community. Because you see, the last quality of leadership is the understanding that the responsibility goes beyond yourself, your family, and your job. Your responsibility is your community. One of my great worries when I look at our organizations today in McKean County, is who will lead tomorrow? Will that be you?
--keynote address from Leadership McKean graduation
Welcome graduates of the 2015 Leadership McKean program. My name is Rick Seager and I am President and CEO of Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems. It is my honor to be with you today. I have spent most of the past decade as the President and CEO of Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems. During that time we have expanded our service lines, added to our employee base, and increased our revenues. Our most recent venture, affiliating with Stairways Behavioral Health of Erie, effectively doubled our number of employees and nearly doubled our revenues. It also greatly expanded our ability to provide needed mental health programs in the communities we serve. But whether we are talking about a strategic growth initiative in the mental health arena, the introduction of a new product line at Zippo, a new multi-million dollar piece of diagnostic equipment at the hospital, or technology advancements in the oil and gas industry, each effort to expand the breadth and width of our communities is based on the paradigm of leadership.
I want to take a moment to just talk briefly about leadership. It isone of the most overused terms in the English language. Today youare graduating from a program called Leadership McKean. Thereis some inference by the fact that your company sent you here, and allowed you to put aside your responsibilities at work to attend, that you have potential as our future leaders. Over 16 years as a consultant, I invested time and resources in over 40 organizations; public, private and governmental. If I sat with any group and asked them if they saw themselves as leaders in their organizations and communities, they would respond affirmatively. After all, who likes to see themselves as a follower? Would you have attended this program if it were called McKean County followers?
If so, what are the qualities that constitute leadership? A recent article in Forbes magazine lists them as: competence, commitment, positive attitude, creativity, intuitive sense, and the ability to inspire others. Does that about cover it?
For just a moment I want to take you back to a warm evening in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. A 42-year-old African-American woman refused to give up her seat to a white rider on a bus. She was arrested for violation of Alabama’s segregation laws. Everyone know the story? Who is it about? Did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat because she attended a course on leadership and civic responsibility? Did she do so to represent the rights of the African-American population in the United States? I would postulate that perhaps she did it because her feet hurt! And perhaps just a bit more than that. Perhaps she did it because she held the deep-seated value that as a human being she had every right to be treated as an equal to any other human being.
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Chamber Calendar of EventsOffice Closed for Independence Day – Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce
1st Annual Bradford Fourth of July Flag Rally 12noon-1pm Veterans’ Square, Main Street, Bradford, PAChallenging all people from the local area to take one hour out of their day to come down and show respect for this patriotic holiday as a community. Participants are asked to bring their American flags and family to Veterans’ Square to honor our country and recognize those who have served our great nation. There will be patriotic music and a free hot dog for everyone. Help spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/flagrally.
• Fat Quarter Placemats 10am-2pm Little Fabric Garden, 25 Main Street, Bradford, PAWith just 4 fat quarters, you can make 4 beautiful placemats. This is a beginning level project that will make you smile. Cost: $12. For more information contact Judy Brown at 814-362-6070 or email at [email protected]• Lunch in the Square 11:30am–1pm Veterans Square, Downtown Bradford Enjoy menus from various Bradford restaurants, live musical entertainment, and fun. Open to the public.• Sleep Disorder Support Group 5:30pm BRMC Outpatient Services Center, Bradford, PAThe sleep support group is an informative meeting, usually led by a guest speaker discussing a variety of subjects concerning Obstructive Sleep Apnea and equipment. A Registered Polysomnographer is also present to answer any questions regarding sleep apnea. The support group is free and open to the community. For more information or to register, contact 814-362-8732.
Professor Klutzo’s Heros of Science 2-3pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAA barrel of fun comedy/variety show may include music, magic, ventriloquism, juggling, and lots of audience participation. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527
• Painting Class for Young Artists (age 9-14) 9am-12noon, Room 146, Blaisdell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PACost: $25 includes supplies. For information or to register, contact Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at (814)362-5078 or email [email protected] • VFW Auxiliary’s Annual Dice Run/Ride 11am registration, 1pm ride begins Starts and ends at the Bradford VFW, 94 Barbour Street, Bradford, PARain or shine. $10 per person includes delicious buffet, door prizes, and open jukebox. Open to the public, family friendly. For more information, call 814-331-1142.
“Christmas in July” VFW Auxiliary Vendor/Craft Fair 12noon-5pm Bradford VFW, 94 Barbour Street, Bradford, PAWide variety of 20+ vendors and homemade crafts/hobbies. Free admission, door prizes, and plenty of great items available to do some early Christmas shopping! Grilling up outdoor specialty food, softs drinks and desserts also available. Outdoor seating available. For vendor information, contact Amy at 814-331-1142. Non-smoking event center is open to the public. Parking available on Barbour Street.
• Jennifer Morris – Children’ Author 10am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAJennifer Morris will be here to read and demonstrate how to illustrate a book. Books will also be available for the author to sign. For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527• Journaling Workshop Grades 5-7 10:30-11:30am Grades 8-12 12:30-1:30pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAFor more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527
• Officer Bartlett Reading Officer Buckle 11am-12noon Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAFor more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527• American Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6pm Bradford VFW, 96 Barbour Street, Bradford, PATo make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). • Joint Pain Seminar 6pm Main Lobby, Bradford Regional Medical Center, 116 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PAFree seminar. Explore the latest treatment options for arthritis of the hip and knee with Dr. Jason Kinkartz, MD. Light refreshments will be served.
Television Studio Production (for students age 10-16) 9am-12noon Room 131 Blaisdell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PACost: $59 for first camper; $49 for additional child in family. Students will learn how to create television news broadcasts and other types of programs in a real-life, multi-camera digital studio environment. Students will learn about roles in front of and behind the camera and how to perform for the moving image. For more information or to register, contact the Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at (814)362-5078 or email [email protected] .
• Jeffers’ Magic Show 11am-12noon Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAProgram filled with magical entertainment that will coincide with the summer reading program concerning heroes. All ages welcome. For information, contact 814-362-6527
• Increasing Business with Inbound Marketing 1-5pm Room 200, Seneca Building, 2 Main Street, Bradford, PA Cost: $59. This seminar will teach the fundamentals of inbound marketing and how to successfully adopt an inbound strategy. For more information or to register, contact the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at (814)362-5078 or email [email protected] .
Safe Sitter Babysitting Class 9am-4pm Room B, BRMC, 116 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PAAvailable to children 11 and older. Course fee: $25. Space is limited. For more information or to register, contact 814-362-8288 or email [email protected].
2015 Great Lakes Lighter Club Swap Meet 9am-5pm (17) and 9am-1pm (18) Masonic Hall, 625 South Avenue, Bradford, PATables for GLLC members are $30. Set up is at 8am both days. At 1pm on Saturday, there will be an auction. For more information, contact Tom Prylinski at 814-825-5478 or [email protected].
• Quilting Carry All 9am-3pm Little Fabric Garden, 25 Main Street, Bradford, PAThis is a repeat class – it was offered before and was a great success. You will learn how to make a quilting bag that will carry your mat and all your sewing tools. There are pockets galore. You are guaranteed to love this carry all. Cost: $22. For information contact Judy Brown at 814-362-6070 or [email protected]• Ca$h Mob Bradford 12:30pm Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce, 121 Main Street, Bradford, PA Bring $20 to spend and your appetite, and meet us at the Chamber office where we will announce this month’s target business! Gift certificates available too. Bring your friends and family – the more, the merrier! Questions – email [email protected] or call 814-368-7115.
YWCA Bradford Centennial Tea Party 1:30-4pm YWCA fundraiser event hosted by John and Jeanie Satterwhite at their home. Open to the public by reservation. Will include 1915-2015 – 100 years of fashion show. Reservations may be made by contacting the YWCA Bradford at 814-368-4235.
• Exploration Day 10am Admissions Office, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA For those just beginning the college search. Program includes a presentation, campus tour and lunch on campus. Register by calling 1-800-872-1787.• Writing Workshop Grades 5-7 10:30-11:30am Grades 8-12 11:45am-12:45pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAFor more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527
Childbirth Education Classes 6pm Classroom B, BRMC, 116 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PAChildbirth classes consist of two three-hour sessions held within the same week. It is recommended that classes be taken in your last trimester. There is a one-time fee of $25 to be paid on the first night of class. For more information or to register, contact Maternity at 814-362-8240.
Butterfly Seminar with Jerry Schneider 1-2pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAPowerPoint presentation that will give interesting information about butterflies. After his presentation, attendees are invited to airbrush butterflies on t-shirts. Participants may bring their own t-shirts or they will be available for $4. All ages welcome. For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527
Outdoor Portraiture with Shawn Murray 6-8pm Room 159, Sport and Fitness Center, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PACost: $55. Designed to give beginning and hobbyist photographers an introduction to outdoor portrait photography. For more information or to register, contact the Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at (814)362-5078 or email [email protected] .
Getting Paid to Wait 5:30pm registration, refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres 6:15 presentation Holiday Inn, 210 Ludlow Street, Warren, PA 16365Brian Doherty’s new Social Security book reveals “the most profitable way to delay.” His award winning book reveal his groundbreaking strategy on how to maximize Social Security benefits. RSVP by July 17th to Crystal Conner at [email protected] or 814-368-5494, option 4. Space is limited, registration suggested.
• Dave Fultz Juggling 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PADave Fultz juggles his way into children’s hearts. Come and enjoy how Dave shows the children and adults how to juggle. This program is available for all age groups. For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527• BACC Member Family Cookout 5:30-8pm Mystic Waters Resort, 620 Parkside Drive, Limestone, NYOpen to all Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce members and their families - if you are part of a Chamber member business or organization or have an individual membership, you and your family are invited! Featuring picnic buffet with BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, baked beans, macaroni salad, fruit, chips, and assorted pies; your choice of mini golf or driving range; games, and our 200 Club raffle drawing. Advance tickets are $10 per adult, $5 for ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. All tickets will be $2 more at the door. Tickets available at the Chamber office, 121 Main Street or by calling 814-368-7115. Sponsored in part by Signature Sponsor Northwest Savings Bank.
6V Motorsports Biker Barbecue 4-8pm 6V Motorsports, 170 Seaward Avenue, Bradford, PABike wash, music, food and beverages prepared by The Aud. Join 6V for this fun event – proceeds benefit Kids & Cancer. New and used inventory will be on sale! For more information, contact 6V Motorsports at 814-368-5500.
• Beginner’s Quilting Class 9am-3pm Little Fabric Garden, 25 Main Street, Bradford, PAWe are offering this class a second time. You will be measuring, cutting, sewing, and quilting. Cost: $12. For more information contact Judy Brown at 814-362-6070 or email at [email protected]• Annual Butterfly Wishes Release 1-2pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAWonderful way to remember your loved one, and to release wishes with hope they will come true. This year’s butterfly release includes poetry reading from poetry contest winners, reading of names honored, musical entertainment, and light refreshments. Butterflies are $25 each. Sign ups available at the front desk. For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527
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July calendar - continued• Play Doh Pals 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAFor more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527.• Grief Relief 4pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAFriendly environment of caring people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. The support group provides information and strategies to best deal with grief. Free and open to the community. For information, contact 814-362-8288.
Breathe Easy Group 1:30pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAIf you have breathing issues or are a friend or family member of someone who has breathing issues, we invite you to this support group. The group is free and open to the community. For more information, contact 814-362-8296.
Summer Fun Fling 4-8pm Holiday Inn Express, 779 Broad Street, Salamanca, NYClambake, chicken bbq, and much more! Music by Class Hits 105.9, classic cars by Gary Hoy and Street Dreams Car Club, cash bar by The Birdwalk Restaurant of Ellicottville, and cool beverages by Holiday Inn Express. Pre-sale tickets $25 at WGWE, Seneca Salamanca Chamber, or Holiday Inn Express. Day of event $30.
Michael Morton’s Petting Zoo 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PAMichael Morton travels from Ellington, NY, to share many types of animals from his Sun Dance Kids Farm. Lambs, chickens, rabbits, goats and more will be outside the library in the parking lot. All ages are welcome to join in the fun and learn about these amazing animals. For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527.
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Bradford Rotary Club Mondays, Noon, Beefeaters
Bradford Township Lions 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7pm, Lions Club Kiwanis Club of Bradford Tuesdays, Noon, Beefeaters
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Zonta 2nd Wednesday Noon, Togi’s Blue Room 4th Tuesday 6pm, Togi’s Blue Room
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Bradford Area Public Library Ongoing Programs Story SeekersMondays and Fridays from 11am-12noon (does not meet on Monday the 13th or Friday the 31st)
Summer Reading Program - Every Hero Has a Story Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11am-12noon ending Thursday, July 23rd
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JULY 28Now I have a question for you: what would’ve happened if Rosa Parks had simply gotten off the bus? Would Martin Luther King Jr. have led a civil rights movement? Would the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ever been signed into law?
We cannot talk about leadership, without talking about character. Leadership cannot exist without a deep respect for oneself as wellas others. It cannot exist without a clear understanding of our individual values, and our most closely held beliefs. If you don’t believe me look at politics today. Are we led by men and women with a sound sense of what is right? Or are we led by politicians who hire polling organizations to find out what the public believes and then leap out in front to say that they believe that too?
I would argue that you cannot lead without a true understanding of your own values and beliefs. Those values and beliefs will be a foundation for leadership that you provide in both your personal and professional lives.
Secondly, I stipulate that our best leaders are often reluctant ones. Have you seen the movie Lincoln? Why after dozens of presidents do we still talk about his story? Did this man choose to lead our country through one of its bloodiest periods? Did Rosa Parks really want to start the civil rights movement, or were her feet simply too tired and her respect for herself too great to get off the bus?
It is the yoke that lies in front of us. Our choice to become leaders is to pick up the yoke and put it on, or step over it and not be bothered. I would make the argument to you today that great leaders were often reluctant ones.
I’m not laying this in front of you to reflect any great personal insights, or to make any abstract philosophical arguments. I’m laying this in front of you to ask you what you are going to do when your phone rings and someone is asking you to sit on the board of XXX in your community. I’m laying this in front of you because when the local school district, or planning commission, or local Authority needs your time and knowledge, will you say yes?
Look at the leaders you have met during the course of Leadership McKean. Yes, they lead their companies, but what else do they do? Let me tell you: they sit on the board of the local hospital, or Beacon Light, or Pitt Bradford, or the Guidance Center. They are up early Saturday morning helping out with the local ball fields or the local trails. They work on neighborhood improvement projects and fundraising to support their community. Because you see, the last quality of leadership is the understanding that the responsibility goes beyond yourself, your family, and your job. Your responsibility is your community. One of my great worries when I look at our organizations today in McKean County, is who will lead tomorrow? Will that be you?
--keynote address from Leadership McKean graduation
Welcome graduates of the 2015 Leadership McKean program. My name is Rick Seager and I am President and CEO of Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems. It is my honor to be with you today. I have spent most of the past decade as the President and CEO of Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems. During that time we have expanded our service lines, added to our employee base, and increased our revenues. Our most recent venture, affiliating with Stairways Behavioral Health of Erie, effectively doubled our number of employees and nearly doubled our revenues. It also greatly expanded our ability to provide needed mental health programs in the communities we serve. But whether we are talking about a strategic growth initiative in the mental health arena, the introduction of a new product line at Zippo, a new multi-million dollar piece of diagnostic equipment at the hospital, or technology advancements in the oil and gas industry, each effort to expand the breadth and width of our communities is based on the paradigm of leadership.
I want to take a moment to just talk briefly about leadership. It isone of the most overused terms in the English language. Today youare graduating from a program called Leadership McKean. Thereis some inference by the fact that your company sent you here, and allowed you to put aside your responsibilities at work to attend, that you have potential as our future leaders. Over 16 years as a consultant, I invested time and resources in over 40 organizations; public, private and governmental. If I sat with any group and asked them if they saw themselves as leaders in their organizations and communities, they would respond affirmatively. After all, who likes to see themselves as a follower? Would you have attended this program if it were called McKean County followers?
If so, what are the qualities that constitute leadership? A recent article in Forbes magazine lists them as: competence, commitment, positive attitude, creativity, intuitive sense, and the ability to inspire others. Does that about cover it?
For just a moment I want to take you back to a warm evening in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. A 42-year-old African-American woman refused to give up her seat to a white rider on a bus. She was arrested for violation of Alabama’s segregation laws. Everyone know the story? Who is it about? Did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat because she attended a course on leadership and civic responsibility? Did she do so to represent the rights of the African-American population in the United States? I would postulate that perhaps she did it because her feet hurt! And perhaps just a bit more than that. Perhaps she did it because she held the deep-seated value that as a human being she had every right to be treated as an equal to any other human being.
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Ca$h Mob Bradford will make it’s next strike on Saturday, July 18th at 12:30pm. Bring $20 cash and your appetite, and meet us at the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce office, 121 Main Street. Together we will head to our target business and make their day! Bring along your friends and family - the larger the mob, the better. Let’s have some fun together putting “Shop Local” into action!
It’s almost here! Our second annual BACC Member Family Cookout is Thursday, July 23rd from 5:30-8pm at Mystic Waters Resort. Brought to you in part by Signature Sponsor Northwest Savings Bank, the cookout is open to all members, their employees, and their families. We’ll have a picnic buffet catered by Metz Culinary Management, beverages, games, choice of mini golf or driving range, and more! Advance tickets available at the BACC office: Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5, ages 5 and under free. At the door all tickets will be $2 more.
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Feeling lucky? We will draw the winners for our annual 200 Club Raffle at the cookout on July 23rd. 200 Club tickets are $50 each (and include one free cookout admission!). Only 200 tickets sold, 27 cash prizes awarded, ranging from $100 to $1,000, for a total of $5,000 in prize money. You do not need to be present to win, but winners must be 18 or older. See any BACC board member or the BACC office to get your ticket before they’re gone!
Save the date! This year’s BACC Oktoberfest/Annual Public Auction will be held on Thursday, October 8th at the Bradford Club. Have ideas for packages you’d like to see? Let us know! We’ll be starting to work on those and other details soon!
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The City of Bradford’s Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) has announced the hiring of Chelsea Kahle as Main Street Manager. Chelsea is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in economic development and a specialization in historic architecture preservation and restoration.
Growing with Grace Christian Preschool at Grace Lutheran Church has received a STAR 2 rating from Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program. To achieve this rating, the preschool had to meet research-based standards for program quality that offer families a way to evaluate the quality of child care programs so they can make an informed decision that best suits their needs and the needs of their children.
On Saturday, June 6th, the Zippo Open was held at the Pennhills Club. Forty-two teams participated in the two-person best ball tournament, sponsored by Zippo Manufacturing Company. The tournament, a fundraising event for the McKean County SPCA, raised $25,000. Congratulations to all who participated, including gross and net winners in the men’s and women’s divisions, as well as proximity prize winners.
Ron’s message...continued from page 3 Over the past several years we have seen some amazing projects that have definitely benefited the residents of the county, and once again I am proud that Leadership McKean was responsible.
We are ready to start planning our 10th year of Leadership McKean. It’s hard to believe that we have come this far -- the founders will tell you they never thought it would go this long -- but we have even reached the point where we must limit the number of participants per business, so that a wide range of companies and organizations is represented.
If there is someone in your organizationwho would like to participate in this year’sLeadership McKean program, email [email protected] for an application. As always, stop down to 121 Main Street and have a cup of coffee with us, and share your ideas!
Ron Orris
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The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day tohelp ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the summer. All those who donate blood July 2nd-6th will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat, while supplies last. All types – especially O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Willow Creek Triathlon celebrates 10 years supportingveterans with the annual race to be held August 1st at the Quaker Lake area of Allegany State Park. For those interested in lending a hand, the committee encourages potential volunteers to contact Gregg Reynolds, at [email protected]. Information on the triathlon can be found at www.willowcreektriathlon.org.
Tickets for the Bradford Wine Walk are now on sale. The event will be Saturday, August 8th, beginning at 5pm. Each participant will receive a wine glass courtesy of Northwest Savings Bank, and the chance to explore Historic Downtown Bradford while sampling unique wines from a variety of wineries. There will also be live music and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Tickets available at Northwest Savings Bank, Bella Capelli’s Salon, and Lisa’s Hairport Salon and Spa. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Bradford Business District Association.
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Hi Everyone,
Isn’t it amazing how the spring and summer months fly by, but those winter months just hang on? This weekend it will be July 4th already!
Today, I wanted to use this column to talk about Leadership McKean. Since January 2013, the Chamber has administered Leadership McKean, and we have just completed our third year with 24 graduates!
Friday, June 12th was Leadership McKean graduation, and traditionally the participants have been broken up into five groups. Each group is then required to present a project that would benefit the county, with the presentations followed by lunch and our graduation ceremony. Every year this is the highlight of our program, and I really look forward to seeing what the participants have come up with for projects.
This year like other years was amazing, and I have to commend the groups for all of their hard work and dedication. The groupprojects were well thought out and meaningful, and we are happy to share more information about them in today’s newsletter.
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Top: CARE for Children dedicated its new adaptive playground and Ryan’s Rainbow Lodge Play House on May 27th. The playground, geared for children 2-7 years of age was a major initiative as the organization completes the final stages of its building project. Middle: Leadership McKean graduates and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch prior to this year’s ceremony, which included a keynote address (printed on page 5 in this edition) by Rick Seager, President and CEO of Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, and graduate reflections by Kathy Gibson of Northwest Savings Bank and Sami Placer of Bradford Regional Medical Center. Bottom: June Business After Hours guests enjoyed the colorful sights and textures at Little Fabric Garden, along with tasty snacks served by store owner Judy Brown and co-host Robbie Yonushonis, Team Leader with Tastefully Simple.
For the second consecutive year, the Zippo/Case Museum has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to
establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries, and attractionslocated allover the world that continually deliver a superior customer experience.
The 2015-2016 Season Brochure is now available for Bradford Creative & Performing Arts Center (BCPAC). If you are not on BCPAC’s mailing list yet, send an email to [email protected] and they will get a brochure to you! Now is the time to
guarantee yourself one of the best seats in the house for every show - season subscription sign ups start July 1st. The Main Season will include nine diverse shows from September through May, and a new Tuesday Tribute Summer Concert Series will feature six different acts from June through August.
Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. is pleased to welcome Sonja Wineberg, LPN. Sonja assumes the new role of Wellness Coordinator to help support all Bradford Ecumenical
Home employees as they look towards improving their health and well-being.Sonja began employment June 8th and will be involved in health and wellness programming, worker’s compensation claim reviews, safety committee, and community affairs. Bradford Ecumenical Home is a Continuing Care Retirement Community serving over 160 seniors.
CARE for Children’s 22nd Annual Care “fore” Children Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, August 2nd at Pine Acres Country Club. Tournamentwill include green fees, food and refreshments on the course, and prizes on par 3 holes. Proceeds support services for local children of all abilities. To field a team, contact Kirk Stauffer, PGA Pro at Pine Acres Country Club at 814-362-2005. For sponsorship information, contact CARE for Children at 814-362-4621.
The McKean County SPCA recently hired Julie Schwab-Rader as the new shelter manager. Julie has a long historyof caring for animals and previous experience working in shelters including as the assistant manager at the Cattaraugus County SPCA.
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Alleghany Wood MoldingsContact: John Kelley, Owner Address: 20 Russell BoulevardPhone: 814-362-0342Email: [email protected] About: Hardwood moldings and cabinetry.
Staffing Plus, Inc.Contact: Lara Ericson, Staffing Coordinator Address: 393 East Main StreetPhone: 814-368-1030Email: [email protected] Website: www.staffingplusonline.comAbout: Staffing agency assisting with temporary staffing, temp to hire, and direct placement.
ERA Team VP Real EstateContact: Denise Whipp, Branch Leader Address: 21 Main Street, Suite APhone: 814-368-3994Email: [email protected] Website: http://erateamvprealestate. 24938.009265.idx.era.com/About: Real estate professionals combining local neighborhood experience with up-to-the-minute real estate resources to deliver the results home buyers and sellers need today.
Who do you know - business or individual - who isn’t a BACC member yet? Send them our way! Individual membership is a great gift for retirees, to help stay in touch. Or for graduates, to build connections in the community. Contact Tricia for more information at 814-368-7115.
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Officers President, Tim Asinger Kessel Construction, Inc.
1st VP, Susan Oliphant American Refining Group, Inc.
2nd VP, Guy Signor Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems
Secretary, Dr. Steve HardinUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Treasurer, Ryan RaceNorthwest Savings Bank
Past President, Ann Robinson University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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Vickie Baker CNB Bank
Jill Ballard University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Gretchen BrahaneyKOA Speer Electronics Anita Dolan Main Street Manager, City of Bradford
Jill Henry Bradford Era
Stephanie Huber Bradford Hospital Foundation
Devon Kloss American Refining Group, Inc.
Kelly Martin Kelly’s Restaurant
Sam Johnson Bradford Area School District
Colette Roessler Individual Member/Community Volunteer
Dan Williams Williams Insurance Agency
Sharon Yost Walmart
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Ron OrrisExecutive Director
Kara KennedyEvent Coordinator
Tricia WiltMembership Coordinator
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Pennsylvania Downtown Center(PDC) recently presented nine awards during their annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for creation and implementation of projects, programs and events that exemplify the goals of PDC’s community revitalization mission. Eligible communities consist of PDC’s nearly 200 member organizations, including Main Street and Elm Street programs, making the Townies a competitive award process each year.
This year, revitalization and beautification efforts in Bradford have earned two of these prestigious awards. Bradford’s Main Street Program was honored for its organizational partnership with the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce in downtown partnership projects, while the Elm Street Program was honored for asset enhancement for building new housing at Pearl and School Streets.
Bradford’s Elm Street manager Lisa Keck attended the conference in Lancaster in June. Mayor Tom Riel was in Harrisburg the day of the awards, and was asked to attend and accept the award on behalf of the Main Street partnership.
“This is further proof that our Main Street area is being revitalized, with the occupied storefronts and building owners sprucing up the downtown,” Riel said. Explaining some of the projects the award honors, Riel named the holiday lights, the work in Veterans Square and the makeover of the gazebo. “Since the award was determined, the planting of the flowers in the square and the metal benches show the collaboration continues,” he said.
BACC is proud to have played a part in multiple downtown partnership efforts that helped to bring this honor to Bradford.
For the Elm Street program, Keck said this isn’t the first time it has been recognized. Bradford’s program won a Townie honorable mention for community greening in 2009 for the community garden. “We are thrilled to accept another Townie for years of grassroots revitalization efforts in our state designated Elm Street programs,” Keck said. “The award for asset enhancement shines a statewide spotlight on the diligent efforts being made locally to realize improvements for residents in an effort to facilitate economic growth.”
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This year’s five Leadership McKean team projects again represent the diversity of interests among the program’s participants. As always, we were impressed by the commitment demonstrated by each group to bring powerful, creative ideas to life that could have a long-lasting, positive impact throughout the communities within McKean County.
Youth Leadership McKean Group members: Cheyanne Amidon, Teri Cannon, Bucky Clark, Sami Placer, and Ryan Race Youth Leadership McKean would involve students from the county’s five high schools, and would work to identify and encourage future leaders, prepare students for the future, and help them develop a greater understanding of the needs of their communities.
Establishing Trauma Informed Care Delivery SystemsGroup members: Kimberly Engstrom, Aimee Kaple, Chelsea Place, Kevin Smith, and Tom TaylorTrauma informed care looks at the prevalence and long-term impact of trauma and aims to respond by building a trauma informed network that supports the individuals and community services throughout the county in a collaborative manner.
Leadership McKean Lends a Paw to the McKean County SPCAGroup members: Tonya Ackley, Nick Hossfeld, Jennifer Morgan, and Megan Simms This group met with the McKean County SPCA and looked at their branding and marketing in an effort to help them reach people more effectively with the messages they need the community to see and hear, including upgrades to signage, their web site, and a “Cats are Not Wild Animals” social media campaign.
Lindsay’s LightGroup members: Becky Greenberg, Jennifer Kirk, Charlotte Layton, Shane Reid, and Dayna WilliamsThe mission of Lindsay’s Light is to provide a transitional structured environment to empower and heal the lives and families of women recovering from addiction. The group shared powerful testimonies and statistics regarding the impact of addiction on women and the lack of transitional services currently available to them locally.
5th Grade Walking Challenge: Stepping StudentsGroup members: Jacob Devolder, Susan Freer, Kathy Gibson, Taylor Lubi, and Jodie WagnerThis group worked with 5th grade teachers from School Street and Kane Elementary Schools to create a walking challenge, incorporating pedometers and motion-based activities into the classroom in an effort to encourage students to improve their overall health and wellness.
Leadership McKean aims to educate and guide emerging leaders throughout McKean County. For more information about the Leadership McKean program or to obtain an application for the class of 2016, please contact Kara Kennedy at [email protected].
Thanks to our
wonderful volunteers!
We couldn’t do this without you:
Theresa Bond
June Brown
and
Chris Yeager
Main Street Program Partnership with BACC Earns Townie Award
BACC Executive Director Ron Orris and former Main Street Manager Anita Dolan display the Townie Award for Organizational Excellence awarded to the Bradford Main Street Program for partnership with BACC in several successful downtown projects.
In the Square...Member Family CookoutFriends, family, food, fun--it’s time for the 2nd Annual BACC Member Family Cookout! Bring your family and join us Thursday, July 23rd from 5:30-8pm at Mystic Waters Resort in Limestone. Advance tickets are $10 adult, $5 ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Open to all BACC members and their families, so spread the word and come enjoy a picnic buffet, cold beverages, choice of driving range or mini golf, and more!
200 Club Summer is here, and so is our 200 Club Raffle, where you can win up to $1,000! We sell 200 tickets, and award 27 cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000. Odds of winning are 1 in 7! Tickets are just $50 each and include one free admission (a $10 value) to the BACC Member Family Cookout. Don’t miss your chance to win, and help us make this annual fundraiser a success! Tickets available at the BACC office, or through any Board of Directors or staff member. Drawing held July 23rd at BACC Member Family Cookout. Must be 18 to win, do not need to be present to win.
Ca$h Mob BradfordWho: Everybody! What: Bring $20 to spend and your appetite! (Gift certificates also available.) When: July 18th at 12:30pm Where: Meet at the BACC office, 121 Main St. Why: Shop local together and have some fun!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the dedication of the new benches in Veterans’ Square on June 10th. Each bench bears a plaque in honor or memory of an individual or organization chosen by the donor. We appreciate the support of each of our generous donors.
Veterans’ Square Bench Dedication
Congratulations to this year’s class of Leadership McKean, pictured at graduation June 12th.
From left: Jacob Devolder, Taylor Lubi, Jennifer Kirk, Becky Greenberg, Dayna Williams, Jodie Wagner, Kathy Gibson, Megan Simms, Kimberly Engstrom, Jennifer Morgan, Tonya Ackley, Nick Hossfeld, Shane Reid, Sami Placer, Ryan Race, Chelsea Place, Kevin Smith, Aimee Kaple, Charlotte Layton, and Teri Cannon
Not pictured: Cheyanne Amidon, Bucky Clark, Susan Freer, and Tom Taylor
1st Annual Bradford Fourth of July Flag Rally
Organizers of an upcoming Fourth of July event challenge Bradfordians to take one hour out of their day to show respect for the patriotic holiday as a community. The celebration will be held from 12noon-1pm on July 4th in Veterans’ Square.
Participants are asked to bring an American flag and their families to the all-American celebration, which will include a patriotic sing-along and a ceremony honoring veterans and their families. There will be a free hot dog for everyone.
The rally was an idea conceived by The Friendship Table’s board of directors. “We are proud of our country and generous, friendly community. We are tired of negative disrespect for our country’s flag and freedom.” The eventwill include a ceremonial presentation of a flag (pictured above) that was flown over the Pennsylvania Capital building on June 1st.
Saturday, August 8th
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Derrick DayFun for the whole family!
Everyone Welcome!PENN BRAD OIL MUSEUM
Music Door Prizes
• Operating Spudding Rig• Shooting a Well Display• Tales from the OIlpatch• Carved Oilfield Bench Raffle• Antique Oilfield Engines• Food Truck & Snow Cones• Make Your Own Candle • Discounts at Gift Shop
Adults $5 • Seniors $3Children Free
Penn Brad Oil Museum901 South Avenue
Bradford, (Custer City), PA
ASCENSION PRESCHOOL IS NOW ENROLLING STUDENTS FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Ascension Preschool offers one combined
class for 3 and 4 year old children. Class
is held from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, following the
Bradford Area School District calendar.
The preschool is housed in the education
wing on the second floor of the church,
occupying the former Wee World Nurse-
ry School classroom. We will enroll a
maximum of 12 students who are super-
vised by a classroom teacher and teach-
er's aide.
Ascension Preschool is a ministry of the
Episcopal Church of the Ascension dedi-
cated to offering an excellent early
childhood learning program to encourage
children’s academic, physical, emotional,
social and spiritual growth in a safe and
loving environment.
Because we are committed to offering
excellent early childhood learning to all
children, full and partial need-based
scholarships are available.
Ascension Preschool offers a classic pre-
school experience utilizing the HighScope
Curriculum, a research based and child
focused program that uses the carefully
designed "active participatory learning"
process to achieve powerful, positive out-
comes. HighScope lessons are supple-
mented with traditional teaching and
some Montessori methods. Children en-
rolled in the program will also engage in
imaginative play, experiential learning op-
portunities and age appropriate religious
instruction.
26 Chautauqua Place
Bradford, PA 16701
814-368-8915
www.ascensionbradford.org
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Church of the
Ascension
P E S C H O O L
Enrollment options include 2, 3 or 5 days a
week attendance.
2 days per week; $100 per month
3 days per week; $150 per month
5 days per week; $250 per month
Financial assistance is available! Contact us
to learn more.
Please call the church office at 814-368-
8915 for more information or to schedule a
tour of our facilities. We will host an Open
House in August to allow parents and stu-
dents to visit the classroom and meet our
teaching staff prior to the beginning of the
school year.
All program staff and volunteers are re-
quired to maintain current state and fed-
eral background clearances and complete
a church mandated abuse prevention
training entitled "Safeguarding God's
Children”. Classroom teachers are also
trained and certified in infant and child
First Aid and CPR.
