TUNE IN: The Era’s very own city editor Sandy Rhodes will be
part of a radio program this morning on WPSU, the local station of
National Public Radio.

Sandy was one of several editors interviewed by
producer/director Cynthia Berger as part of a series about the tops
news stories in north central Pennsylvania during 2006 and what may
be the major events in 2007.

Tune in at 7:35 a.m. and again at 8:35 a.m. for the interview.
WPSU is at 100.9 on the FM dial in Bradford, and 90.1 just outside
the Bradford “bowl.”

Among the top stories Sandy mentioned were the manhunt for Ralph
“Bucky” Phillips, re-construction on the Bradford Bypass, and the
resurgence of the oil industry.

OH, SNOW!: Former Bradfordians Dan and Audrey Abrashoff write:
“We now live in Denver, Colo., and while it is a beautiful place to
be they have absolutely no idea how to address the issue of snow
removal or driving in snow.”

“The town of Bradford could certainly teach them a thing or two
about plowing.

“Even this Rocky Mountain town cannot keep grocery stores
stocked or major routes plowed. UPS and mail delivery has been
delayed and/or shut down during the past blizzard and eggs, milk,
produce and bread are essentially non-existent.

“And, lucky us, the newest blizzard is brewing today and another
two feet are expected!

“In fairness to the locals, however, this has been the snowiest
winter on record for Denver.

“We understand there has not been that much snow yet in
Pennsylvania – perhaps the city plowers should come to The Mile
High City and give these guys a lesson or two.

“We miss everyone there and send best wishes for some of this
white stuff to head your way!”

Dan had been manager of Glendorn before moving to Colorado, and
active in a number of community events.

Meanwhile, we heard from Rocco Camas of Bradford who was
spending time in the Carolinas. He was happy to tell us gas down
there was going for about $2.07 a gallon – at a time when our price
was in the $2.42 area.

He also had a comment on the blizzards hitting Colorado. Rocco
pointed out the bad weather hit just about the time that Time
Warner announced it would be moving more than 500 jobs from
Coudersport to Colorado. Coincidence? Bad karma? Take your
pick.