Rappin with the Reps at 9:10 a.m. today, March 14, 2019 on Teleforum.

Tune in at 9:10 a.m. this morning, Thursday March 14, 2019, for “Rappin with the Reps” during Teleforum with Frank Sparks.

This month only Pa State Representative Aaron Bernstine (R) 10th District will be in studio to discuss what’s going on in Harrisburg and Aaron will also be available to answer any questions that you may have.

Make sure to tune into 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA for this monthly show that is the second Thursday each month. The entire interview  will also be streamed Live on Facebook as it occurs. You can click on the Beaver County Radio Logo below to be directed to our Facebook page…..Beaver County Radio

Ask the Commissioners on Teleforum with Frank Sparks talks re-assessment and corruption

Thursday March 7, 2019 at 9:10 a.m. it was time to “Ask The Commissioners”  on Teleforum with Frank Sparks

Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio flew solo as Commission Chair Dan Camp was tied up in a meeting and Commissioner Sandie Egley was unavailable. The main topic was where is the reassessment appeal at and if there is a plan in place if the Supreme Court finds in favor of Chuck Betters and previous judges rulings. Tony explained that once a decision is reached the commissioners will then take appropriate action and move forward. Some listeners who called into the show told Amadio of their displeasure with the reassessment and Tony assured them that the Board of Commissioners has been against this from the beginning. Tony explained the process during a reassessment and explained how it will effect property owners once a reassessment is completed if the county losses its case. One caller ask Amadio about Commissioner Egley’s recent comments about corruption in Beaver County Government. Tony said that he hasn’t seen any corruption and no one has given him any specific examples of corruption and therefore he doesn’t feel there is corruption.

The entire segment can be watched as it streamed on Facebook Live  by clicking the play button below….

The next “Ask the Commissioners” will be on April 4, 2019 at 9 a.m..

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Public Service Day on the “Best of Beaver County” with Jim Roddey presented by St. Barnabas

Jim Roddey former Allegheny County Executive is the host of “The Best of Beaver County”

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The Best of Beaver County is easy to discover; it’s right on your radio!  Tune in this and every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 am  for “the Best of Beaver County”, on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. The show is hosted by Jim Roddey and is dedicated to shining light on the great things going on right here in your neighborhood, and the people that are making it happen.  The Theme this week was Public Service as Jim’s guests this week were Beaver County Treasurer Connie Javens and Beaver County Commissioners Chairman Dan Camp.

Connie Tuccinard Javens, Treasurer

In the first segment Jim talked with Beaver County Treasurer Connie Javens. Javens has been the Treasurer for 28 years and is not seeking a new term thus she will bringing her career to an end later this year. Jim and Connie talked about her life and career. Javens  graduated from Monaca High School in 1955 and after graduation went to work in the office at Westinghouse. She also was learning to get her pilots license but never finished because she got married and started a family. Connie went on to highlight her career from Monaca School Board to becoming Treasurer. Connie told Jim of her many accomplishments and how she is going to miss dealing with the people of Beaver County upon her retirement.

Jim Roddey interviews Beaver County Commissioners Chairman Dan Camp live on WBVP/WMBA.

In Segment two Jim welcomed in Beaver County Commissioners Chairman Dan Camp.  Jim asked Dan what he thought was the three key things for Beaver County to be a success and Camp answered that number one, we need to keep the youth here, number two, we must continue to educated and invest in education at a high level, and number 3, Good Government. The guys then started talking about infrastructure and how that is a key to the continued growth of Beaver County.

The talk then shifted to the new voting system in Beaver County and the return of paper ballots. Camp explained that the voter will fill out a paper ballot and then scan it upon leaving the polling place. Camp said this will save the county around 1 million dollars.  Dan told Jim that he feels this is an excellent way for checks and balances.

In the final segment of the interview Camp explained that the most challenging thing about being a commissioner is dealing with the personalities and managing the employees of Beaver County. He also said the most rewarding thing is his work at trying to bring jobs to Beaver County and assisting companies on getting grants to help employ more people.

You can watch the entire show as it happened on Facebook Live and on WBVP and WMBA by pressing the play button below……

The radio broadcast will be replayed each week from 11:30 am to Noon on Sundays on Beaver County Radio. Tune in next week at 11:00 a.m. as Jim will be welcoming in two more of  the “Best in Beaver County”  guests presented by St. Barnabas.

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Robert Nelson from the Robert Nelson Agency talks Medicare on Teleforum with Frank Sparks

Robert Nelson from the Robert Nelson Insurance Agency in Ambridge joined Frank Sparks on Teleforum in the 9 o’clock hour on Thursday February 28, 2019.

Robert came in to help the listeners who may be on or about to get on medicare wade their way thru choosing the problem plan that is right for that particular person. While the traditional enrollment period has ended he said there is actually another period that runs through March 31 that is not advertised.

The guys also talked about the upcoming divorce between UPMC and Highmark and Robert gave tips for picking the plan that’s right for you.

Click the play button below to watch Robert’s interview as it was streamed on Facebook Live……

If you would like more info you can call the Robert Nelson Insurance Agency at  724-266-0301.  Click on the logo below to be directed to their website….

 

First Responder’s day on the “Best of Beaver County” with Jim Roddey presented by St. Barnabas Thursday February 28, 2019

Jim Roddey host of “The Best of Beaver County” on WBVP and WMBA

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The Best of Beaver County is easy to discover; it’s right on your radio!  Tune in this and every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 am  for “the Best of Beaver County”, on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. The show is hosted by Jim Roddey and is dedicated to shining light on the great things going on right here in your neighborhood, and the people that are making it happen. Jim’s guests this week were Brighton Twp. Police Captain Pete Benedict and Brighton Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. Lieutenant, Mark Vandenbord.

 

Captain Benedict of the Brighton Twp. Police Department

Segment one Jim talked with Captain Benedict about how his career in law enforcement started at the age of 28 and how his career advanced to him being named as the first ever Captain of the Brighton Twp. Police Department. The guys then talked about Brighton Twp. and how the community is growing more and more each year. Benedict told Roddey that the Brighton Twp. Police department is  now in charge of security at Heritage Valley Beaver. Roddey finished up the interview thanking Captain Benedict for his service to the community.

Mark Vandenbord being interviewed by Jim Roddey

In segment two Jim spoke with  Lieutenant Mark Vandenbord about the ever growing Brighton Twp. Vol. Fire Department. Mark talked about how fire fighting is a tradition in his family going back to his father and his grand father. The guys also discussed that for the last year Brighton Twp. has been employing part-time fire fighters to assist the volunteer fireman. Mark talked about the challenges of recruiting new volunteer fireman. He said that it’s tough cause you need over 200 initial hours of training just to become a volunteer fireman and that you have to attend continuing training to be able to properly serve the community and that people just don’t want to give up that kind of time in their busy lives.

If you missed the show and would like to see it. Click the play button below to see it as it streamed on Facebook Live…..

Check out the photos below of today’s interview’s.

Jim Roddey interviews Captain Benedict live on WBVP and WMBA
Jim Roddey interviews Mark Vandenbord live on WBVP and WMBA

 

 

Captain Benedict and Jim Roddey

The radio broadcast will be replayed each week from 11:30 am to Noon on Sundays on Beaver County Radio. Tune in next week at 11:00 a.m. as Jim will be welcoming in two more of  the “Best in Beaver County”  guests presented by St. Barnabas.

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“Best of Beaver County” with Jim Roddey was about Drive-ins and St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows.

Jim Roddey

The Best of Beaver County is easy to discover; it’s right on your radio!  Tune in every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 am  for “the Best of Beaver County”, a new show on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. The show is  hosted by Jim Roddey and is dedicated to shining light on the great things going on right here in your neighborhood, and the people that are making it happen.  Thursday February 21, 2019  Jim enjoyed conversation and insight withthe previous owners of the Tusca Drive-In and Katie Schneider, Administrator of Beaver Meadows.

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If you can’t tune in tomorrow, the radio broadcast will be replayed from 11:30 am to Noon on Sunday on Beaver County Radio!

Tom Young and Guest Len Renier talked about the “Financial integrity of the Family”

(Beaver Falls, PA.) In hour number one of Teleforum with Frank Sparks on Beaver County Radio  Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 9 A.M.  special guest expert, published author and renown public speaker, Tom Young, from 1st Consultants Inc. in Beaver joined Frank in studio for his monthly appearance on Teleforum. Tom’s topic this month was:  “Financial integrity of the Family” with guest Len Renier, Pres. of Wealth & Wisdom Institute. Len has spoken to the Federal Reserve and served on several college boards and a consultant to the life insurance industry.  He is also the Founder of the Family Defined Benefits Program.   Tom and Len  explained conserving the integrity of the family and strategies that work.   Tom talked about that and more during his multi media presentation. The show was streamed on Facebook Live. You can stay in touch with Tom Young all the time by down loading the free 1st Consultants app today to your phone. Go to your app store and search “Financial” for 1st Consultants.

Click the play button below on the Facebook Live feed to watch today’s program….

om’s next appearance is scheduled for March 19, 2019 at 9:10 a.m.

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Financial integrity of the Family is the topic on Tom Young’s monthly appearance with guest Len Renier, Pres. of Wealth & Wisdom Institute

Tune into Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 9 A.M. for Tom Young from 1st Consultants Inc. in Beaver. Tom will be making his monthly appearance and the topic this month will be: “Financial integrity of the Family” with guest Len Renier, Pres. of Wealth & Wisdom Institute. Len has spoken to the Federal Reserve and served on several college boards and a consultant to the life insurance industry.  He is also the Founder of the Family Defined Benefits Program.   Tune in and listen to  Tom and Len will explain conserving the integrity of the family and strategies that work.

There will be that and more during Tom’s appearance this Tuesday. You can participate in the show by calling 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888. You can also ask your questions on Facebook Live.

Click Tom’s picture below at showtime of 9:10 a.m. to be directed to the WBVP and WMBA Facebook Page where Tom’s appearance will be on Facebook Live.

Click on the logo below to find out more about 1st Consultants Inc.

“Best of Beaver County” with Jim Roddey presented by St. Barnabas talks athletics and publishing this week

(Beaver Falls, PA)  “The Best of Beaver County” with Jim Roddey presented by St. Barnabas Health System stepped onto the Softball field with Geneva College Athletic Director and Girl’s Softball Coach Van Zanic and then Jim Roddey talked publishing of a local publication  with Jason Bumblis, President of Pacer Studios.

Van Zanic from Geneva College live on “The Best of Beaver County”
Van Zanic and Jim Roddey on WBVP/WMBA

In the first segment Jim talked with Van Zanic about his career and how he became the softball coach and Athletic Director at Geneva College in Beaver Falls. Zanic told Roddey about how he fully believes in the mission of Geneva College and that it’s not all about the sport that he coaches that it is about shaping these college athletes into outstanding adults and getting them a quality christian education while having fun playing sports at Geneva College. Van told Jim of his love for Geneva and his position at the college.

 

Jim Roddey interviews Jason Bumblis on “The Best of Beaver County”

 

Jason Bumblis, Pacer Studios talks with Jim Roddey on WBVP/WMBA

In Segment Two Jim interviewed Jason Bumblis, President of Pacer Studios. Roddey and Bumblis talked about Pacer Studios and the publication that his company makes that is distributed to certain local towns. The guys talked about the stories that are in the publication and how Jason and his staff research the stories before writing them.

 

Both Interviews were streamed Live on Facebook. Press the play button below to watch the show….

 

The radio broadcast will be replayed each week from 11:30 am to Noon on Sundays on Beaver County Radio. Tune in next week at 11:00 a.m. as Jim will be welcoming in two more of  the “Best in Beaver County”  guests presented by St. Barnabas.

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Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame

Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Cigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible.
For decades, the percentage of high school and middle school students who smoked cigarettes had been declining fairly steadily. For the past three years, it has flattened, according to new numbers released Monday.
There may be several reasons, but a recent boom in vaping is the most likely explanation, said Brian King of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We were making progress, and now you have the introduction of a product that is heavily popular among youth that has completely erased that progress,” King said.
The CDC findings come from a national survey conducted last spring of more than 20,000 middle and high school students. It asked if they had used any tobacco products in the previous month. Some of the findings had been released before, including the boom in vaping.
Experts attribute the vaping increase to the exploding popularity of newer versions of e-cigarettes, like those by Juul Labs Inc. of San Francisco. The products resemble computer flash drives, can be recharged in USB ports and can be used discreetly — including in school bathrooms and even in classrooms.
According to the new CDC data, about 8 percent of high schoolers said they had recently smoked cigarettes in 2018, and about 2 percent of middle schoolers did. Those findings were about the same seen in similar surveys in 2016 and 2017.
It also found that about 2 in 5 high school students who used a vaping or tobacco product used more than one kind, and that the most common combination was e-cigarettes and cigarettes. Also, about 28 percent of high school e-cigarette users said they vaped 20 or more days in the previous month — nearly a 40 percent jump from the previous year.
Smoking, the nation’s leading cause of preventable illness, is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths each year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration bans the sale of e-cigarettes and tobacco products to those under 18.
E-cigarettes are generally considered better than cigarettes for adults who are already addicted to nicotine. But health officials have worried for years that electronic cigarettes could lead kids to switch to smoking traditional cigarettes.
“I think the writing is on the wall,” with research increasingly suggesting e-cigarettes are becoming a gateway to regular cigarettes, said Megan Roberts, an Ohio State University researcher.
There is, however, some split of opinion among health researchers. Some had linked e-cigarettes to an unusually large drop in teen smoking a few years ago, and they say it’s not clear to what extent the decline in smoking has stalled or to what degree vaping is to blame.
Cigarette smoking is still declining in some states. And another large survey found that smoking has continued to drop among 12th graders, though not in younger school kids.
“It’s not clear yet what’s going on and it’s best to not jump to any conclusions,” said David Levy, a Georgetown University researcher.
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