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Michael McLanahan, a senior at Bradford Area High School, served as the keynote speaker for the annual meeting of the CARE for Children Board of Directors held Thursday evening at the Bradford Club. The CARE for Children Board of Directors honored Zippo Manufacturing Company with the organization’s Community CARE Award and Mr. Howard Fesenmyer, Dr. Richard E. McDowell and Mr. Pete Buchheit with the CARE Volunteer Award. Mick Marshall, President of the CARE Board of Directors, presented Mr. Greg Booth, Zippo President and CEO, with the company’s award. “The board chose to honor Zippo Manufacturing Company for their long history of investing in CARE for Children, which we accept as a seal of approval,” said Marshall. “Whether it be the overall tournament sponsor for the CARE ‘fore’ Children Golf Tournament, the in-kind donations of product, the employee participation at special events and through memorial giving, or their support of the United Way, which benefits CARE.” Marshall wen...

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford dedicated its newest residence hall, Sarah B. Dorn House, this afternoon. Dorn is co-owner of Zippo Manufacturing and a benefactor of the university. Howard Fesenmyer, executive director of the Blaisdell Foundation, spoke about Dorn during the ceremonies. "She, like her father (George G. Blaisdell) was well aware of the needs of the community and, being in a position to help she came through with flying colors," Fesenmyer said. "No one here really knows the total needs that have been satisfied through her generosity. Until recently, she would not permit her name be used in her giving. We refer to her as 'Miss Anonymous.'" You can hear the rest of Fesenmyer's remarks, as well as other, by clicking on the links following the videos. Dr. Livingston Alexander, University President Craig Hartburg, Advisory Board Chairman Joseph Fink, Associate Vice President Facilities Management Howard Fesenmyer, Executive Member Pitt...