Kentucky Derby Fun in Bradford
Barbara Abbey was one of the many lovely ladies who got into the Derby spirit by donning a hat during Saturday's Derby Gala at the Pennhills Club. Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ron Orris took bids by phone on a Zippo lighter package made especially for the Derby Gala. Ron's phone friend, from Pueblo, Colorado, won the set for $3,500. Ryan Race deals cards to Fran Runyon (green hat) and Emily Zinsner during the Casino Night part of the Derby Gala as Bill Runyon looks over his wife's shoulder. Kristin Asinger and Candy Graham take part in the annual hat parade. Asinger won a prize for most creative hat. Hat parade judge Zach Ruth calls one of the finalists over so people can get another look at her hat. 160 people attended the event, which raises money for the Bradford Area Public Library's Endowment Fund. This is the biggest crowd that's ever attended. The event also included an auction of a variety of items including a package from Janet's...