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Avi, the Newbery Award-winning author of more than 70 books for children and young adults, will visit the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford March 19. The presentation, “A Conversation with Avi,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the Pitt-Bradford Hospitality Management Program will provide refreshments. The visit, sponsored by the Pitt-Bradford education program and the Education Club, is free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, contact Dr. Wayne Brinda, assistant professor of education, at wjb27@pitt.edu. Most recognized for his Newbery-winning Crispin series, Avi will talk about how he gets his ideas and thoughts on using adolescent literature and will read excerpts from his most recent story, “Sophia’s War,” and other books. A book signing will follow the presentation, and books will be available for purchase. Avi says that engaging his readers is one of the key reasons he ke...

Campaign Already at 10 Percent of Goal A sure sign of the summer winding down is the kick-off of the United Way of the Bradford Area’s annual fundraising campaign, which officially begins today. “We are so pleased to announce the official start of this year’s appeal, ‘Life Is Good When You’re United’,” said Executive Director Mandi Wilton Davis. “We, as an organization, are so fortunate to be as successful as we are, which is attributed to the generosity of our local community.” This year’s goal is again $330,000, of which $33,000 (or 10%) has already been raised. “To be able to say today, the public start of the campaign that we’re at 10% of goal is exciting,” said Davis. “I’m so optimistic about what the next four months will bring!” The United Way campaign runs from August through December and has a goal of securing pledges from the community through workplace campaigns and individual contributions that benefit the local United Way’s 18 affiliated agencies and 32 programs. ...

Students at School Street Elementary were in the giving spirit on Thursday as Mrs. Karen Roulo’s fourth grade students presented CARE for Children with toys that will be given to patients at the Shriners Orthopedic Clinic, which is held monthly at the CARE offices. 10 year-old Skylar Adams, daughter of Fawna Adams of Bradford, gives CARE Community Relations Coordinator, Kim Murphey, a stack of toys and games. CARE is a rural outreach clinic site for Shriners Hospital of Erie. A team of orthopedic specialists from provide free examinations, consultation and treatment to more than 200 children annually. Provided by CARE for Children