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Penn State rolled out the red carpet for its new football coach on Saturday as James Franklin was introduced as the 16th coach of the Nittany Lions. A look back at the afternoon./Pages 16, 17

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into a young man’s home and offer the best of everything. An opportunity to get a great education, an opportunity UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State got to play for championships, and that’s its man. what we’re all about.” On Saturday afternoon in a jamFranklin called the opportunity to packed media room at Beaver Stadium, lead the Nittany Lions his “dream job.” Penn State president Rodney Erickson During the news conference, he talked and athletic director Dave Joyner introabout how he had once hoped to play duced former Vanderbilt head coach for Penn State as a young quarterback James Franklin as the new head coach growing up in the suburbs of Philadelof the Nittany Lions. phia. Franklin is the 16th head coach in “I’m a Pennsylvania guy,” he said, team history. “with a Penn State heart.” Joyner originally said the coachThe fact that Penn State is still facing search would last days, not weeks. ing severe sanctions from the NCAA — Just nine days after he said it, the three scholarship reductions and two more men sat on the dais smilyears of being banned ing from ear to ear. Acfrom postseason play cording to Joyner, he’s “I’M A PENNSYLVANIA — Franklin’s task of rethrilled that Franklin will the Nittany guy with a Penn State charging be on the sidelines for Lions won’t be easy. heart.” the 2014 campaign. He’s already turned a “We feel that we had a couple of Vanderbilt regreat pool of candidates James Franklin cruits toward Penn State. and coach Franklin is Penn State Now, he’s faced with the right choice for us,” Football Coach assembling a coaching Joyner said emphatistaff. According to Frankcally. “He’s going to be a lin, he’s eager to get great representative of the terms I use people into place quickly. However, he — integrity, academics and championknows it won’t happen overnight. ships.” “When you’re hiring people, there Franklin comes to Penn State from are all kinds of state procedures and Vanderbilt University, where he took a university procedures that we have to struggling program and propelled it to go through, but the more quickly we winning seasons and bowl games. The can do that, the better, because I can’t Commodores won 24 games over three do it myself,” he said. “There are too seasons and made appearances in three many things that have to get done, so bowl games. I have to get those guys in place. EiDuring his opening statement, ther today or tomorrow, I’m going to Franklin said that the decision to leave sit down and interview the current staff Vanderbilt was not an easy one. that is still here, and then obviously I “We weren’t going to leave Vanderbilt. We worked very, very hard to build Franklin, Page 5 something that we could be proud of. (We) had all types of success in the INSIDE classroom, had all types of success on The Penn State faithful reacted to the news the football field,” Franklin said. “But that a new head coach had been chosen. we felt like this was a special opportuniPage 5 ty, an opportunity where we could walk editor@centrecountygazette.com

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AT THE HELM: Penn State’s 16th football coach, James Franklin, answers a question during his first news conference at Beaver Stadium on Saturday.

Joyner, Franklin field questions about Vanderbilt rape case By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — When James Franklin was introduced as the Penn State’s new football coach Saturday afternoon, there were some who questioned the choice. After all, the former Vanderbilt head coach brings some baggage with him to University Park. During his time as head coach of the Commodores, five former Vanderbilt players were involved in a rape case. The players are ac-

cused of raping a 21-year-old on campus while she was unconscious. One of the five has pleaded guilty, while the other four have entered not guilty pleas. It is unclear as to when the case will go to trial. Penn State athletic director Dave Joyner said that officials on the search committee conducted a thorough interview with Franklin and were satisfied with his answers. “This whole process of vetting was maybe the most thorough vetting process of any Vanderbilt, Page 5

Soccer event celebrates life of Mack

Alternative education program may expand

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UNIVERSITY PARK — On a cold and damp winter evening, more than 100 children came together to remember the life of Mack Brady. And they did it by playing soccer. Inside Holuba Hall at Penn State on Sunday night, the youngsters ran through cones, took shots on goal and practiced with the men’s soccer squad at the second annual Mack Brady Clinic. Mack died on Dec. 31, 2012, at the age of 8 as a result of a blood infection. Mack’s father, Christian Brady, dean of the Penn State Schreyer Honors College, took a moment to reflect on the past year. “Last year, of course, it was just two weeks after Mack had passed. I think it was good for the community because the kids wanted a chance to show their support,” Brady said. “But it was just unbelievable for us to have so many people come out and to celebrate Mack in a way that a funeral can’t quite.” Last year’s clinic was such a success, that the Penn State men’s soccer team decided to do it again. According to Penn State men’s soccer coach Bob Warming, the event is special to him and his team.

every year. “The coaching staffs of the men’s and women’s teams decided they wanted to make this an annual event, so it’s going to be every January,” Brady said. “It’s wonderful. I’ll be honest, I was expecting 30 to 40 kids here, but we’re over 100. It’s just wonderful. If you love soccer, it’s tough around here in the wintertime. It’s nice to have an opportunity to get

STATE COLLEGE — State College’s alternative education option, the Delta Program, may be expanded to offer classes for fifth- and sixth-grade students for the coming school year. The State College School Board listened to school officials’ plans for the expansion at its Monday night meeting, and is set to vote on the plan at its Jan. 27 meeting. The Delta Program, which is housed in the Fairmount Building, currently offers a smallerschool alternative to the State College Area High School to students in ninth through 12th grade, as well as a select few students in seventh and eighth grade. The program offers smaller class sizes and work and community service opportunities to its 200 students.

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SPECIAL DAY: Zachary Walma, cousin of the late Mack Brady, takes part in the Second annual Mack Brady Soccer Clinic, which was held at Holuba Hall on Sunday night. Brady passed away in 2012. “For our players, it’s just a wonderful life lesson for our guys,” Warming said. “Every day is precious. Every day is precious and just go after it every day.” So, on Sunday, music blared and children laughed as they bounced colorful soccer balls through Holuba Hall. The event was open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade. It was a scene not unlike last year. According to Brady, the event will happen

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STATE COLLEGE — Two-time national champion Penn State wrestler Ed Ruth has been accepted into the county’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program for his drunken driving charge, according to the Centre County Court Administration Office. ARD is a pre-trial intervention program operated out of the district attorney’s office. It is intended to help eliminate court costs for non-violent offenders. Ruth formally entered the program Wednesday before Centre County Common Pleas Judge Pamela Ruest. Defendants in ARD can avoid jail time and have their records cleared if they meet requirements set by a judge, which can include community service and drug and alcohol counseling. State College police charged Ruth, 23, of Harrisburg, with DUI following a Nov. 13 incident outside a fast food restaurant on East College Avenue. Police arrested Ruth about 2 a.m. after

Ruth’s vehicle reportedly hit a tree and curb while he was trying to park. Ruth’s blood alcohol content was .281 percent, more than three times the state’s legal limit of .08 percent, according to the police affidavit. Coaches suspended the three-time All-American for one month as a result of his arrest, according to Patrick Donghia, spokesman for the university’s athletic department. Ruth missed more than 25 percent of the season, Donghia says. He was reinstated in December. Ruth is a senior and wrestles in the 184pound weight class. After his reinstatement, Ruth was selected as Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for the week ending Dec. 22. At the university level, under student code of conduct, sanctions for DUI can range from probation to suspension, depending on the nature of the incident and any extenuating circumstances, according to university Spokeswoman Lisa Powers. However, Powers says federal law prohibits the university from revealing disciplinary actions taken against students.

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House backs effort to name highway for Hartswick By JENNIFER MILLER

unit’s homecoming ball in Texas. “I always believed that I would, but it’s always nice to see something like that come true,” he says. When faced with such challenge and a massive recovery, he says he has to maintain confidence. “You can’t survive any other way in this situation,” he says. Hartswick, 22, is a 2009 graduate of State College High School. He lives at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where his parents take turns caring for him as he undergoes occupational and physical therapy. He likely will stay there for at least one more year, Hummel says. In recognition of his service, the state House unanimously passed legislation Tuesday that would rename a section of Route 45 in Centre County as the Sgt. Adam Hartswick Interchange. State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-State College, sponsored the bill.

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STATE COLLEGE — It’s amazing what can happen in six months. In that short time, Adam Hartswick went from the sudden trauma of becoming a double-amputee in a war zone to becoming living proof of a doctor’s promise. His mother, Morgan Hummel, remembers talking to her son, gravely wounded in the lower body, for the first time after the improvised explosive device detonated while Hartswick tended to wounded soldiers in Afghanistan. Adam’s hands were so bandaged up that he couldn’t quite hang up the phone after their conversation. That’s when Hummel heard the doctor say to her son, “You’ll be dancing in six months.” This past November, using prosthetic legs, the U.S. Army medic danced at his

“To say it’s an honor is an understatement,” Conklin said in a prepared statement. “Sergeant Hartswick acted in bravery and selflessness and this renaming would serve as a forever reminder of his commitment to his community and country.” The renamed portion of state Route 45 in Pine Grove Mills will be from the intersection of Route 26 to Business Route 322 in Boalsburg. The change must still be approved by the state Senate. Occasionally, Hartswick visits the State College area on the weekends while staying at his mother’s home in Pine Grove Mills. That’s when he gets to meet with old friends and visit places like Otto’s Pub & Brewery. Roger Garthwaite, owner of the brewery, presented Hartswick with a check Jan. 4 for more than $13,000. The funds were the result of the sale of 2,705 red, white and blue ribbons that were then placed on a

Christmas tree in the restaurant. The funds will help cover some of the expenses that Hartswick has incurred as a result of injuries. The funds included a $1,000 donation from Otto’s. Hartswick’s mother is a frequent customer at Otto’s and Garthwaite says he felt compelled to help her son. “It was kind of a natural sequence. I decided to help him because he’s a part of the Otto’s family,” Garthwaite says. “It was clearly a community event. I hope more people will take on projects like this to help the community.” The community has helped Hartswick and his family in other ways, too. For example, Lee Metzger Construction’s donation included construction of a deck and ramp at Hummel’s home making it easier for Hartswick to get in and out. “I’m just overwhelmed by the support” Hartswick says. “It’s always overwhelming and it always just blows my mind.”

Police undergo training to identify drug-impaired drivers By JENNIFER MILLER

food, intended to affect any function of the human body,” Geisler says. While law enforcement agencies have been training officers to identify alcohol-impaired driving for some time. Only in recent years has there been a concerted effort to train officers to recognize drug-impaired drivers. “Ultimately what we are doing here is saving lives and preventing injuries,” Geisler says. The number of alcohol-related DUIs has decreased in recent years, while the number of drug-related DUI arrests has increased, Geisler says. In 2012, the number of drugrelated DUI arrests was at a record high of 30 percent of all DUI arrests, he says. Under Pennsylvania law, if a per-

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BY ADJUSTING its ticket prices, Penn State is hoping to avoid scenes like this, when thousands of seats were empty for a nonconference game against Kent State.

PSU adjusts prices of football tickets By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Have you wanted to make a Penn State game but couldn’t because tickets were too expensive? Well, here is some good news for you. Penn State Athletics announced Tuesday a variable pricing structure for single game public football tickets during the 2014 season. Variable pricing determines individual game prices from many factors including expected demand for that game, and will provide more pricing choices for Penn State fans this season. Penn State has long had a static model for pricing that has seen ticket prices all across the stadium much higher at face value than the prices found in the secondary market. The single game price change will have no impact on Penn State’s seat licensing program for season tickets. “We have been listening to our fans and as a result will extend a variable pricing structure for football for the first time this season,” said Penn State athletic director Dave Joyner. “This structure provides more pricing choices to accommodate rising travel costs and tightening family budgets, while also ensuring that our season ticket holders are receiving a great value for their loyalty and support.” Single game tickets will go on sale to the general public in July. Tickets for some games will be sold for as little as $40 in certain areas of the stadium. “Starting this past fall, we studied the Nittany Lion TicketExchange, other secondary markets and analyzed direct tickets sales patterns and prices,” said Jeff Garner, Penn State assistant athletic director for ticket sales and service. “Using this data coupled with feedback from our fans, we feel we’ve developed the best system possible to give increased value to our season ticket holders, address the demand for more pricing options and put Penn State in a better position to fill Beaver Stadium game-in and game-out.” Penn State averaged 96,587 in 2013, good enough for fifth nationally but still well below Beaver Stadium’s capacity of nearly 110,000.

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Jury finds man guilty of raping woman By StateCollege.com BELLEFONTE — A Centre County jury found a Dillsburg man guilty Monday for the rape of a woman who was unconscious. Centre County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Grine will sentence Christopher A. Ryerse, 21, on March 28 for charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. He was found not guilty of the charge of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. The incident occurred April 11 CHRISTOPHER A. when Ryerse, his co-workers and othRYERSE ers, including the victim, got together for drinks, according to court testimony. After drinking, the victim became severely ill and went in and out of consciousness in the hotel bathroom. At one point, Ryerse moved the victim to a bed in the hotel room and raped her, a jury concluded. The victim said she woke up the following morning to discover she was naked in a hotel bed next to Ryerse. During the investigation, authorities say Ryerse denied having sex with the victim and instead placed the blame on a friend. During his testimony, Ryerse admitted to making up a friend as an alibi. Authorities say DNA evidence showed Ryerse did have sex with the victim. Following the guilty verdict, the judge revoked Ryerse’s bail. He was transported to Centre County Correctional Facility. District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller said in a prepared statement, “While it is tough to be victimized by a rapist, it is equally as tough to have to endure a trial where your credibility is questioned again. We always admire the bravery of victims who endure the tough criminal justice system and are thankful for the juries who care. To be victimized while unconscious shows the utmost predatory behavior because the victim does not even stand a fighting chance and we will ensure the sentence fits the crime.”

State College Borough hires engineering firm By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — State College Borough Council approved at its meeting Monday night a $63,000 contract to carry out traffic design work at three downtown intersections. Council approved the $63,450 expenditure to hire Stahl Sheaffer Engineering for design assistance with the intersections of Pugh Street and College Avenue, Pugh Street and Beaver Avenue, and Beaver Avenue and Locust Lane. The measure passed without opposition. Councilwoman Catherine Dauler was absent. The project includes a left turn arrow at the intersection of Pugh Street and Beaver Avenue, traffic signal plans at both College Avenue and Pugh Street and Beaver Avenue and Pugh Street, and handicap ramp designs at all three intersections. Council’s pubic meeting lasted roughly 10 minutes. Immediately after council participated in an orientation meeting.

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Attorney: Student ignorant of meaning behind swastika By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — The defense attorney for a Penn State student accused of ethnic intimidation targeting a Jewish fraternity says his client did not know the meaning behind swastikas and other anti-Semitic language connected to the crime. Matt McClenahen, defense attorney for Hayden Grom, says when the vandalism occurred his client was oblivious to the history of the Nazis and National Socialism like many other young people in the United States. “He’s completely ignorant of 20th century history. His actions were born out of complete ignorance of what he was doing,” says McClenahen. “A lot of American kids, quite frankly, are clueless about history and he’s in that category.” In December, State College police charged Grom, 19, of New Fairfield, Conn., and Eric Hyland, 20, of Export, with ethnic intimidation, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. The charges stem from a November incident in which the men allegedly spray-painted 12 vehicles, a Dumpster and a garage near Beta Sigma Beta Fraternity on Berry Alley. The graffiti included sexual images and words, swastikas, anti-Semitic

language, the initials “K.K.K.” and random scribbling, according to police. The evidence against Hyland and Grom came from surveillance footage of the crime, as well as information given to police by a tipster who identified Hyland and Grom as the people who committed the vandalism, police say. McClenahen says his client copied his co-defendant and spray-painted one swastika. “He’s very remorseful. He’s one of the most remorseful clients I’ve ever had,” says McClenahen. McClenahen says he has suggested his client watch films and read books related to the history of Nazis and National Socialism. “I think it’s important for his healing process,” McClenahen says. Both defendants have waived their right to a preliminary hearing. Right now, McClenahen says it is unclear what will happen with his client’s case. A pre-trial hearing is slated for March 20. “It’s too early to tell. It’s a unique case so it’s hard to predict what will happen,” says McClenahen. Both defendants were suspended from Penn State until the fall semester, says McClenahen. Penn State Spokeswoman Lisa Powers says their case is before the Office of Student Conduct and has not yet been final-

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A PENN STATE student said he was unaware of a swastika’s meaning when he vandalized cars at a fraternity in 2013. ized. The university previously said the defendants were expelled from their fraternity, Acacia. It is unclear whether the defendants will have an opportunity to participate in the county’s alternative sentencing program, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD). ARD is a pre-trial intervention program operated out of the district attorney’s office. It is intended to help eliminate court costs for nonviolent offenders. Defendants in ARD can avoid jail time and have their records cleared if they meet requirements set by a judge. Mark Bolkovac, defense attorney for Hyland, did not return a request Monday for comment.

O’Brien tries to set record straight on ‘Paterno People’ comment By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Former Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien’s exit wasn’t the most graceful, but it may have also been a little bit overblown. During a candid phone exchange with Patriot News reporter Dave Jones, O’Brien expressed a frustration with a so-called faction of fans O’Brien referred to as “Paterno People.” While O’Brien’s frustrations may have partially stemmed from various groups of the Nittany Lion faithful, O’Brien took the time on Tuesday morning on ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike show to set the record straight. “That’s not accurate at all,” O’Brien said when asked if “Paterno People” were partially to blame for his departure. “I felt like I had a ton of support at Penn State. My staff had a ton of support at Penn State, and I regret that, that conversation even took place. I regret that. “I know I had a ton of support at Penn State. Penn State is a special place. I believe in what we did while at Penn State, I think Penn State is in a better spot now than it was two years ago. I think my staff, myself, our players are very proud of that. I feel

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FORMER PENN STATE coach Bill O’Brien, shown here at Damon’s Grill with radio host Steve Jones last season, said that he regrets a conversation with a columnist from the Harrisburg Patriot-News. like Penn State is a place where you can win national championships and Big Ten championships. “I felt very good about the support I had there and I apologize who took that conversation obviously the wrong way. I regret that conversation but again Penn State is a special place

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PSU fans react to Franklin’s hiring By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — At Rinaldo’s Barbershop on South Allen Street on Monday afternoon fans were still learning details about the new head football coach for Penn State. Still, most were optimistic about the new hire. Matt Pursch, a junior studying energy business and finance, said he wants to see James Franklin, the program’s 16th head coach, be successful here. “I think it’s great because they keep moving forward. I’m sure they’re confident in him. I think it’s the next level for him,” he said. Trevor Squillario, a staff member in Penn State’s liberal arts department, said the fact that Franklin came from another college means a lot. He will bring much needed experience in areas like recruiting. “I like that he’s an actual college coach. The guy seems like he actually wants to do that. He wants to be a college coach... so hopefully he will be around for awhile,” he said.

Franklin, from page 1 have my staff, so we’ll see how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together.” Of course, the coaching staff is only part of the equation. He met with his new team on Sunday night. At the news conference, he said that he plans on meeting with every single player on the Penn State roster. He expects star quarterback Christian Hackenberg — a player he once tried to recruit — to remain at Penn State. “I recruited Christian out of high school and have a very, very good relationship with him,” Franklin said. “I’m going to probably meet with him and his family tonight or in the next 24 hours. As I mentioned before, if you’ve got a quarterback, you’ve got a chance. I don’t care if it’s Pop Warner or little league, high school, college or the NFL. If you’ve got a quarterback, you’ve got a chance to be pretty good, and from what I’ve seen, we’ve got a chance to be pretty good.” Former Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien is the head man of the NFL’s Houston Texans. Franklin knows that some of the players Education, from page 1 The new plan would expand the program to fifth and sixth grades, and encourage enrollment of more seventh- and eighth-grade students. Director Jon Downs, who presented the bulk of the plan to the board, said the expansion would increase the number of students who could thrive in a small school setting. “We’re building relationships and building communities, Downs said “That’s kind of our mantra. We’re a community first and a school second.” Downs said he hopes to implement the new middle-level option in the fall, in time for the 2014-2015 school year. To do so, the new middle-level program would need to include at least 30 students. The program will be capped at 80 students. There would be a number of differences between the Delta Program being offered for grades 5-8 and the current program for grades 9-12. While upper-level students enjoy an “open campus” — they can leave school to go to work, take classes at Penn State or State High, or get coffee or lunch downtown — middle-level students would have more restrictions. The middle-level program would also be housed in a different part of the building, and upper-level students would be involved in tutoring and mentoring younger students. Depending on enrollment, the middlelevel program would be staffed by two to four teachers, up to three of whom would be transferred from other positions within the district, according to superintendent

Alex Porcelli, a sophomore studying music, said Franklin is in a position to have a significant impact at Penn State. “I think he probably came at a good time. He has the opportunity to be very impactful and determine the direction that Penn State football is going,” he said. Sammy Hurley, a junior and member of the Blue Band, recalled when former football coach Bill O’Brien came to Penn State and addressed the Blue Band. She said she hopes Franklin will do something similar. “I think he’s going to be good for the program. I like what I’ve heard about him. He did say it’s his dream job, so that’s a pretty good way to start out,” Hurley said. At State College Diner, Robert Gilliland, who’s now retired and lives in Mifflintown, used to go to the games years ago. He said he is optimistic about Franklin. “I think he’s just about the right age because they’re used to an older person and this gentleman might just wake them up and be more their age and have different ideas,” he said. “He’s from a university and he seemed to wake them up there, so maybe he’ll do the same here.”

on his roster might have a hard time trusting a new head coach. Before the 2014 season begins, Franklin plans on building that bond between players and coach. “You don’t just walk in and grab somebody’s trust. It’s how you behave and how you interact with them on a daily basis. I think what happens is, I have a coaching staff (made up of people) who are genuine, who are real guys. I’m a regular guy, just like you guys. I don’t want to be this robot coach who just sits up here and gives these standard answers,” he said. “I want to get to know you guys (in the media), and I want you to get to know me and our program. And that’s how I am with the players. I don’t get up there and just act like a head coach is supposed to act. I talk to them in very plain English and let them know how much we care about them. We’re going to get to work. This is their program. We’ll be as good as they decide to be. We’re just in a position of leadership to help them get there.” Penn State is hopeful that Franklin sticks around longer than O’Brien did. Franklin’s deal is reportedly a six-year deal worth $4.5 million per year. Bob O’Donnell. That would leave one position that might be filled with an outside hire. Downs said that by February, he hopes to begin enrolling students, and plans to know if enrollment numbers support the expansion by early May. If enrollment isn’t high enough, he said it might be a sign to “hit the brakes” on the expansion. At the meeting, the board also began discussing another potential change for the Delta Program — its location. If the referendum for the new high school project passes in May, the board expects to move the Delta Program to a wing of the North Building. Board President Penni Fishbaine said the South Building will house all core classes for other students, so Delta students would be separated. During the public comment period, several former Delta students weighed in on the program’s potential move. Amanda Kunkel, who was a Delta student for four years who graduated in 2000, said that the program’s proximity to downtown was important to its mission. “I understand that the building is aging,” Kunkel said. “But at Delta I learned skills that I wouldn’t have learned in a traditional school setting.” She said at Delta she was able to work during school, take classes at Penn State and learn skills that helped her start the business she now owns. While the expanded middle level program at Delta will be up for a vote on Jan. 27, a decision about the location change will not come until after the referendum on May 20.

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PENN STATE athletic director Dave Joyner said that the university conducted thorough checks on the character of new head football coach James Franklin before extending an offer to coach the Nittany Lions. Vanderbilt, from page 1 search perhaps of any position at this university,” Joyner said. Joyner said that some at the university voiced concerns over the selection of Franklin. “I’ve responded to some people who’ve said ‘I sure hope you’ve done your due diligence.’ And I’ve told them, ‘Trust me. We have done a very thorough vetting of this and we feel comfortable with the situation.’ We’re very, very careful and very methodical about doing that,” Joyner said. During Saturday’s news conference, Franklin talked about Penn State’s interview process. “Couldn’t have been a more thorough interview process. We discussed everything. The most challenging thing that I’ve ever been through personally as a father of two daughters and professionally,” Franklin said, referring to the rape case. “But what I think that came out through all of this, through their background checks and all the information that they got is that we were honest. We were up front.” According to Joyner, the university talked to many different people during the

course of the interview process. The search committee, he said, left no stone unturned. “We utilized multiple, independent, third-party sources, and talked to many people who know James,” Joyner said. Some of those people include former Maryland athletic director Debbie Yow and numerous Vanderbilt administrators. Franklin’s hire did not come without some controversy. Just days before the news conference, Penn State professor Michelle Rodino-Colocino started an online petition through change.org asking that the university hire someone other than Franklin. Although prosecutors in Nashville have found no evidence of Franklin being involved in the case, he may be called at some point in the future to testify in court. Still, Joyner said he has all the confidence in the world in Franklin. “I couldn’t be more confident in the character of this man sitting to my left and the fact that we have somebody that when presented with, and hopefully will never be presented with a situation like that again,” Joyner said. “But I have extreme confidence that he will handle that situation with great class and honor and do the right thing.”

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Soccer, from page 1 everyone together.” There were youth soccer players from State College, Bellefonte, Altoona and Hollidaysburg at the clinic. John Lundy, who coaches soccer in the Penn United Soccer Academy in State College, was impressed with the clinic and the turnout. “I think everyone recognizes the hardship that the Brady family went through. Mack had a passion for the sport. He loved the game. I think that’s what we’re trying to teach these kids — just love the game,” Lundy said. “This is a great soccer community and everyone is out here to support it.” Mack played goalie for his squad. With that in mind, Warming spent extra time on goalkeeping Sunday night. Those taking part in the clinic got to watch Penn State keeper Danny Sheerin dive over and onto mats in an effort to the ball out of the back of the net. The children cheered and clapped to “pump up” Sheerin as he dove after countless shots on goal. Warming was happy to see the children enjoying themselves. “Anytime that you have kids playing a sport that they love, it’s great … there’s nothing wrong with that,” Warming said. “This

is also a credit to the parents. To do one more training like this, it speaks volumes about them. They’re committed to having their children have wonderful experiences.” While the clinic was free of charge, those attending could make contributions to the Mack Brady Memorial Men’s Soccer Fund, which funds scholarship for Penn State soccer players. At the end of last year, contributions had reached over $150,000. “That’s hundreds of people who have given,” Brady said. “There is no other scholarship like that at Penn State. Hundreds of people have given to the scholarship. It’s humbling. There’s no other word for it.” As the event wrapped up Sunday night, Warming had some final thoughts. “Every day should be a celebration. Every chance you get to play should be a celebration,” he said. “Every day is precious. Have as much fun as you can and get as good as you can because life is fragile.” To support the fund, memorial gifts may be made online at http://givenow.psu.edu/MackBrady or by sending a check, payable to Penn State with “In memory of Mack Brady” in the memo line, to: Penn State University, One Old Main, University Park, PA 16802.

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PENN STATE assistant soccer coach Bo Oshoniyi watches as youth soccer players take part in a drill during Sunday’s Second annual Mack Brady Soccer Clinic, which was held at Holuba Hall.

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STATE COLLEGE — With the news of James Franklin joining on as Penn State’s head football coach over the weekend, some area collegiate stores are busy preparing updated merchandise while others waiting to see what business brings. Steve Moyer, manager at Lion’s Pride, said Monday the store has “something in the works” but is waiting for approval from the Penn State licensing department. The reason the design needs to be approved is because it bears official Penn State branding. Moyer, who shared that the design will be included on a T-shirt, said he hopes to have the creation approved and for sale in the store by Tuesday. Caroline Gummo, advertising manager for The Family Clothesline, said Tuesday afternoon the store has two James Franklin shirts available for sale. The designs include the sayings “Franklion” and “Dominate the State,” Gummo said. Those two themes were among the more popular ideas. “We’ve had a lot of great feedback,” she said. “I hope they’re received very well.” Gummo said there seems to be a “tremendous” amount of excitement about the new head coach, and The Family Clothesline wants to show its support for Franklin. “We’re hanging up the new print now,” she said. The Student Book Store/Penn State Clothing Store on campus didn’t have any plans for James Franklin merchandise as of earlier this week, according to store manager John Lindo. “If someone came up with something (we’d) consider carrying it,” he said. McLanahan’s Penn State Room had no comment as of Monday. Old State Clothing Co. and Lion & Cub were not able to be reached as of press time.

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Delicate cuts make sense for Congress By Newsday

Judiciously cutting cost-of-living increases in military pensions is the sort of tough budgeting Congress must do if it’s going to responsibly restrain government spending. Cutting any benefit for the men and women in uniform is painful and politically perilous. But federal pensions can’t be off limits. Unsustainable retiree benefits are laying waste to state and municipal coffers across the country. Congress is right to make surgical cuts now, with one caveat: Veterans who retired for medical reasons should be exempted from the cut because their ability to earn in civilian jobs could be compromised. Other than that, Congress pared the benefit in a way that will conscientiously minimize the pain for service members. It reduced the annual cost-of-living adjustment starting in 2016, from the rate of inflation to 1 percentage point less than that rate. Active-duty soldiers are eligible to retire after 20 years, no matter what their age, with a pension equal to about half their average pay during the last three years of service. But only retirees younger than 62 will see their cost-of-living adjustment cut. At 62, the pensions will be bumped up to the amount they would have been had the full cost-of-living adjustment been in effect for all the previous years. All retirees 62 or older will continue to receive the full adjustment each year. The change was part of the budget deal Congress reached in December to avoid the possibility of another government shutdown and to eliminate $63 billion in destructive across-the-board spending cuts. The pension change will save $6 billion over 10 years, but there’s a lot of political pressure to reverse course. Shaving cost-of-living adjustments during prime working years reduces the incentive for relatively young service members to quit without penalizing them once they reach a more customary retirement age. Retirees will still get routine pension hikes; they’ll just be a bit smaller.

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Does U.S. hold too many secrets? McClatchy-Tribune News Service A new book by former Washington Post reporter Betty Medsger identifies the burglars who stole documents 43 years ago from an FBI field office in Media, Pa. Those documents, leaked to the Post, exposed the existence of Cointelpro, a massive domestic spying operation the FBI carried out for decades. The revelations led to widespread reforms in U.S. intelligence gathering policies. Philadelphia magazine dubbed left-wing activists John and Bonnie Raines “the Edward Snowdens of Philadelphia,” referring to the former National Security Agency contractor who last year revealed details of some of the U.S. government’s most closely guarded surveillance secrets in the war on terror. Are the actions of John and Bonnie Raines four decades ago really comparable to Snowden’s today? Does the U.S. government have too many secrets? Columnists Ben Boychuk and Joel Mathis weigh in.

JOEL MATHIS

Even now, 40 years later, there’s reluctance in some quarters to give John and Bonnie Raines — along with their allies who planned and executed the FBI break-in — their proper status as heroes of freedom. “I don’t believe such people have the right to take it upon themselves and make decisions about what should be made public,” grumbles Pat Kelly, who was an FBI agent at the office that suffered the break-in. He called the perpetrators “criminals, not patriots.” “Such people” revealed that the FBI was acting illegally by surveying and undermining domestic anti-war groups — a bit of information that casts Mr. Kelly’s categories of “criminals” and “patriots” into new light. It might be hard to draw lessons for today from a 40-year-old example, except that the incident confirms

lessons from nearly every other revelation of classified information since then: The more secrecy the government has, the less privacy you have. The more secrecy the government has, the less information you as a citizen of a democracy have to guide and influence the decisions of your elected officials in Washington. Consider: Nearly 5 million Americans have security clearances that allow them access to classified information; the government classifies more than 90 million documents a year. Everybody agrees that there’s too much information being classified, but almost nobody is doing anything about it. Which means that our governance is happening in the dark, underground, away from the prying eyes of the public it is supposed to serve. This is not what we should want for ourselves as free people. Not everybody can be John and Bonnie Raines. Not everybody should be Edward Snowden. But when they do act, we should understand they act as citizens defending freedom and democratic governance. Otherwise the presumption is that government gets to keep its secrets and private citizens don’t. It’s a vulgar idea, unworthy of our ideals.

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Even open societies have secrets to keep. Democracies face dangers that make pure transparency impossible. Against the public’s right to know is a duty to keep vital information from our enemies, of which the United States has no shortage. Trouble is, too much secrecy can foster corruption and all sorts of illegal behavior. The U.S. government has no shortage of all that, too. Americans have every reason in the world to distrust their government. It’s too large, too unaccountable, and often too stupid to be safe. The problem with the sort of domestic spying that the U.S. government has embraced with such gusto over the

past decade is that it requires collecting vast amounts of information that serves no purpose in keeping the nation safe. “Intelligence, by its very nature, is information that you can do something with or about,” observes Angelo Codevilla, professor emeritus of international relations at Boston University. “It is not about reveling in secrets. Trying to learn about secrets apart from plans for action amounts to voyeurism.” The counterintelligence program John and Bonnie Raines helped expose decades ago — a program that involved domestic spying and also theft, disinformation and blackmail — is an example of voyeuristic government run amok. That’s not to say the government had no legitimate reason to worry about New Left radicals — the Weather Underground and the Black Panthers were criminals and terrorists, after all. But the crimes of a few did not warrant violating the rights of the many. Comparing the Raineses’ caper to Edward Snowden’s crimes, however, does little to serve the cause of the truth. What Snowden did was orders of magnitude worse. Here’s the difference: Snowden didn’t simply expose domestic spying. He revealed to America’s enemies vital secrets — a vast and undifferentiated trove of data that one intelligence veteran called “the keys to the kingdom” — and fled to Russia by way of Communist China. Snowden’s theft compromised not just a controversial and constitutionally dubious intelligence-gathering program. It also undermined perfectly legitimate spying. Let’s not be naive. This “whistleblower” did great damage in the name of democracy and freedom. Joel Mathis, joelmmathis@gmail.com, is a writer in Philadelphia. Ben Boychuk, bboychuk@city-journal.org, is associate editor of City Journal.

What did Gov. Christie know and when? By DAN K. THOMASSON

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WASHINGTON — Why is it there is always a sameness in political scandal? No one ever seems to profit from history. Take the governor of New Jersey, a state where political hardball is notorious. The recent best hope for the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Chris Christie, who can’t seem to keep his weight in check despite tying off his stomach or some such business, has proven to millions of potential supporters that his appetite for confrontation and bombast may be equal to his gastronomical urges. The punitive actions of his trusted aides against a minor political figure of the opposite party have landed him in the soup, which despite the distance still remaining before a national election, may eventually drown him. Did he know ahead of time about the lane closings on the George Washington Bridge that caused a four-day nightmare for the citizens of Fort Lee, N.J., that this was the work of his friends in his behalf? Despite his fervent denials, there always will be doubt and with that a lingering concern about whether he is the kind of guy who might actually support this kind of absurd act of vengeful irresponsibility. Woe is me to the GOP establishment who saw him as a possible 2016 standard bearer of moderation against the radical right. The party’s mainliners can’t seem to catch a break. This juvenile action against Fort Lee’s Democratic mayor for not endorsing the governor before his landslide election last fall is in the worst traditions of the “don’t get mad, get even” philosophy. It would have been much better for Christie way back there in September of last year when the closings took

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place if he had paid attention to what was quickly becoming the world’s largest traffic jam on the New Jersey side of the world’s most highly trafficked bridge. Someone of his supposed political acumen and perception must have been aware of the coming sound of doom. When the press inquiries began to emerge about an alleged “study” that no one could or would answer an announcement by him to look into the matter might have backed up his later denials of knowledge or involvement, made them much easier to believe. Instead, he did what any number of predecessors in high office did under the circumstances. He shrugged it all off as an attempt to diminish his standing as the putative front runner in the Republican presidential scramble just now building. Once again that lesson never seems to be impressed on most politicians. Only Dwight Eisenhower followed the edicts of an Army lifetime where “just don’t get caught” is the first rule. He wasted no time in dismissing his most trusted aide Sherman Adams before Adams’ indiscretions brought down the White House. Harry Truman, on the other hand, refused to do in his cronies when they strayed and it tarnished his image. There always is an element of arrogance in these matters. The principal in high places somehow seems to believe the myth that his own importance and position will protect him, forcing him later to desperately issue personal apologies for the alleged lies and failings of subordinates.

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Make preventative care part of your 2014 health focus From Gazette staff reports HERSHEY — At the conclusion of the holiday hustle and bustle, likely replete with unhealthy eating, many focus on health in the new year. In addition to eating right and getting more exercise, another resolution should be to seek the advice of a primary care provider to see what preventive care you should consider to keep you at optimal health. Like many primary care providers, Dr. Cynthia Chuang, from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Department of Medicine, stresses preventive care to her patients, an approach also emphasized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Chuang says the medical community has traditionally focused on acute care and chronic disease management. “The focus of preventive care is to think about preventing illness before it happens,” Chuang continued. “That is very important as we think about how prevalent and burdensome chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension have become in our population — to think about what we can do to prevent those things from happening in the first place.” According to Chuang, the ACA is trying to provide broader coverage for preventative health services in an attempt to get more people to receive the preventive health services that are recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. “One of the mandates of the ACA is that all private insurance companies cover the recommended preventative services,” she said. These services are offered without a copayment to encourage more people to use them. Chuang emphasizes it is important to establish a relationship with a PCP to schedule routine visits and any necessary follow up care. The provider will determine the need for any additional testing or screenings dependent upon health conditions, risk factors and family history. In addition to counseling services on the importance of physical exercise and healthy diet and advice against smoking, Chuang offers patients standard screenings and testing based on age and gender. Starting at age 18, men and women should keep adult immunizations up to date, including a tetanus booster every 10 years and an annual flu shot. For women, Chuang suggests pap smears starting at age 21. These are now recommended every three years with the exception of women who have had abnormal pap smears or risk factors for cervical cancer. At age 40, women should begin receiving regular mammograms.

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PA Dairymen donate $10,000 to THON From Gazette staff reports HARRISBURG — The PA Dairymen’s Association has pledged $10,000 through Penn State’s THON to support the Four Diamonds Fund’s fight against pediatric cancer. The association made the announcement at the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show, where it had invited Four Diamond families to attend and participate in the “milkshake toast.” The event honored the 60th anniversary of the Farm Show milkshake. Among those in attendance was Gov. Tom Corbett. The mission of the Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research. Any family with a child being treated for pediatric cancer at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital is automatically eligible for support.

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PAIGE HAVICE, a senior at MifďŹ&#x201A;in County High School, created gift bags filled with baby clothing and supplies to be given to every new mom who delivers a baby over the holidays at The Family Place at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Havice filled the bags with items for boys, girls and twins. Each bag included baby clothes and supplies such as wipes, bottles, pacifiers, shampoo and lotions. Havice, left, presents the gifts she donated to registered nurse Elizabeth Sharpless.

Geisinger earns joint accreditation for program From Gazette staff reports DANVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Geisinger Health System (GHS) was recently awarded joint accreditation for its interprofessional continuing education program, becoming only the 11th institution in the country to receive this recognition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This joint accreditation represents the gold standard in continuing education collaboration and fully functioning teams for pharmacists, nurses and physicians at Geisingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Continuing Professional Development,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Linda Famiglio, chief academic officer, Geisinger Health System. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re now one of the few health systems nationwide, and that makes us truly elite.â&#x20AC;? The designation is the first in the world to accredit nursing, medical and pharmacy continuing education activities through a

single, unified application process. It acknowledges the top-quality education offered by GHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Center for Continuing Professional Development. The American Nurses Credentialing Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accreditation Program (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) all commend GHS for its vision, leadership and commitment to lifelong learning. Through joint accreditation from the ACCME, ANCC and ACPE, Geisinger will accredit clinical skills and workshops in collaboration with the Geisinger Education and Medical Simulation (GEMS) Center following the single joint criteria for all three types of credit. The accreditation has been granted for six years, through November 2019.

Geisinger announces Hegstrom hire LEWISTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Geisinger Health System announced the appointment of Dr. Michael T. Hegstrom as chief medical officer at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Hegstrom joined the department of general surgery as section head at Geisinger Clinic General Surgery in State College in 2012. Previously, he was chief of staff and chief of surgery at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Additionally, Hegstrom was an associate professor at Edward Via College of Os-

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January 16-22, 2014

Penn State’s online programs are highly rated From Gazette staff reports

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s online campus, the World Campus, ranked in the Top 10 for its online undergraduate and graduate programs among the hundreds of higher education institutions included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 Best Online Programs rankings released last week. Penn State World Campus rankings include: n No. 3 for best online bachelor’s programs n No. 5 for best online graduate engineering programs. n No. 6 for best online graduate computer information technology programs. “It’s very rewarding to have Penn State’s online education programs ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News,” said Craig Weidemann, vice president for outreach and vice provost for online educa-

tion at Penn State. “The high quality of our online education programs is a testament to the Penn State faculty and staff involved in developing and delivering these programs in a format that is convenient for busy adults who want to advance their careers.” Penn State World Campus works in close partnership with Penn State’s academic colleges to deliver high-quality educational programs online to students around the world. In addition to the programs ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News, two other online graduate programs were included in the rankings: business programs (No. 17) and education programs (No. 25). For the second year, U.S. News has numerically ranked online degree programs. Five master’s degree disciplines are ranked: business, computer information technology, education, engineering and nursing. Data for all undergraduate dis-

ciplines has been combined into a single online bachelor’s programs ranking. For 2014, U.S. News made several changes to its rankings and methodology process. Details are available at www.usnews.com/ online. Online education continues to grow in popularity, as shown in a Sloan Consortium survey, which found that more than 6.7 million students were enrolled in at least one online course in 2011. Penn State is one of the first higher education institutions to offer online education, starting in 1998 with the launch of the World Campus. Since then, Penn State World Campus has continued to be selective about the degree programs it offers online to help graduates prepare for future career opportunities. The high quality and reputation of World Campus online programs is further reinforced by the fact that students are earning a Penn State degree without

differentiating that the degree was earned online. Because the courses are the same as those offered on campus, World Campus students earn the same diploma from Penn State as earned by students who attended a physical campus. The World Campus has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2013 Gold Award in the Interactive Media-Streaming Video category from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association for Web videos profiling World Campus students and the 2013 Outstanding Website Award in the Internet Advertising Competition. Currently, more than 13,200 students worldwide are enrolled online in the World Campus, which offers more than 100 graduate, undergraduate and professional education programs. Learn more about Penn State’s online education programs at www.world campus.psu.edu/usnews14.

State High to host recital From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area High School Thespians will have a recital to raise money for a trip to Scotland at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, at University Baptist and Brethren Church, 411 S. Burrowes St. Soloists and the State High Chamber Singers will perform musical theater and classical music selections to raise money for the State High Thespians’ American High School Theatre Fringe Festival tour in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Fringe Festival is the largest arts festival in the world. Every year, thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters to everyone and includes theater, comedy, dance, physical theater, cabaret, children’s shows, musicals, operas, music, spoken word, exhibitions and events. Tickets for the recital are $10. For more information, contact Dr. Norman Spivey at nspivey@psu.edu or (814) 863-4404.

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TEN PENN STATE students were recognized as recipients of Farm Show Foundation scholarships at a ceremony during the 2014 Farm Show. Pictured, front row, from left, are Megan Keller, Kayla Wright, Samantha McKinney, Kaytee Norris, Kayce Myers and Kara Dunmire. Back row, from left, are U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Howard, Angela Becker, Steven Meyer, Ethan Knopsnider, Joy Beam and Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture George Greig.

Penn State students awarded 2014 Pa. Farm Show scholarships From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Ten Penn State students, including eight enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences, were among 25 who recently received scholarships from the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation during the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The foundation awards scholarships to young people who are registered in a postsecondary educational institution and who have exhibited livestock at the Farm Show. To be chosen, students must exhibit leadership qualities and excellent academic performance, according to the foundation. Since 2005, the College of Agricultural Sciences has contributed additional scholarship money to students enrolled in good standing in the college who receive Farm Show scholarships. The amount of this year’s scholarship is $3,500, and the college will add $2,000, bringing the total to $5,500. “The Farm Show represents the pinnacle for young livestock exhibitors,” said Tracy Hoover, the college’s associate dean for undergraduate education. “To be successful, these students have had to demonstrate knowledge, dedication and an incredible work ethic — traits that will help them achieve in their chosen professions long after they graduate from Penn State.

We’re delighted to be able to support them as they continue their academic careers.” The eight College of Ag Sciences recipients of 2014 Farm Show scholarships are: n Joy Beam, of Elverson, a freshman majoring in animal science. n Angela Becker, of East Millsboro, a freshman majoring in animal science. n Kara Dunmire, of Monongahela, a sophomore majoring in food science. n Megan Keller, of Waterfall, a junior majoring in agricultural and extension education. n Samantha McKinney, of Rebersburg, a junior majoring in animal science. n Steven Meyer, of Warfordsburg, a sophomore majoring in biological engineering. n Kayce Myers, of Wellsville, a freshman majoring in agricultural science at Penn State York. n Kaytee Norris, of Hopewell, a junior majoring in animal science. Other Penn State students awarded Farm Show scholarships were: n Ethan Knopsnider, of White, a sophomore majoring in building engineering technology at Penn State Fayette. n Kayla Wright, of Cassville, a sophomore majoring in nursing. The Farm Show Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarship money to more than 400 students since its founding in 1993.

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AFTER BEING laid off from his job as a technical writer for a New York-based engineering firm, Jim Faber enrolled at CPI to develop new skills needed for emerging occupations in the Marcellus Shale field. Twelve months later, he became the first graduate of the 950-hour Natural Gas Compressor Technician program at the institute. Pictured, from left, are Todd Taylor, director of adult and postsecondary education at CPI, Mary Faber, Faber and Guy Woodard, lead instructor in the Emerging Energy and Infrastructure program.

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RECENTLY, TWO VERY special guests joined in the CPI lunch line. William and Peggy Hassinger, parents of HVAC instructor Ken Hassinger, traditionally prepare chocolate buckeyes for students in the HVAC program. This year, they brought the buckeyes to CPI when they could join their son for lunch in the faculty room. Ken got his start in the HVAC business with his father and worked with him for 13 years before coming to CPI. Pictured, from left, are Ken, Peggy and William.

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THREE STUDENTS from South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College were chosen as the recipients of the Rudy J. & Annamae Labor Scholarship. The special memorial fund provides a limited number of scholarships valued at $10,000 for graduates of Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School who choose to attend South Hills School. Pictured, from left, are: Maralyn Mazza, president of South Hills School; Chuck Butcher; scholarship recipient Payton Daly of Osceola Mills; scholarship recipient Paige Shoemaker of Philipsburg; June Butcher, sister of Annamae Labor; scholarship recipient Courtney Kline of Philipsburg; and Molly Kunkle, deputy director of the Centre Foundation.

Project will create better Amazon hydrology model for climate prediction By CURTIS CHAN Special to The Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Penn State-led team will develop an improved computer model of the Amazon that could ultimately help scientists better understand climate, thanks to a new grant from the Department of Energy. The three-year, $976,000 grant is for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scale-Aware, Improved Hydrological and Biogeochemical Simulations of the Amazon Under a Changing Climate.â&#x20AC;? Chaopeng Shen, assistant professor of civil engineering, is the grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal investigator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal is to improve the hydrological descriptions of the Amazon,â&#x20AC;? Shen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been increased attention on interactions between the water and carbon cycles.â&#x20AC;? Shen explained that the Amazon is usually thought of as a massive carbon sink, absorbing carbon dioxide

from the atmosphere. But, Shen said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Amazon forest, instead of absorbing more carbon, was shown to have turned into a carbon source during droughts.â&#x20AC;? Shenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, which includes John Melack, professor of ecology evolution and marine biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and William Riley, a scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earth Sciences Division, seeks to improve existing hydrological predictions and study how small-scale processes are linked with large-scale ones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to understand the coupling of water with the rest of the environment and improve our predictive capabilities, which involves better handling of the scale issue. Accurately representing processes across a large range of scales has been a long-term challenge to the modeling community, and the ongoing work

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attempts to tackle this challenge with novel methods, decreasing the uncertainties in predictions,â&#x20AC;? Shen stated. The team hopes their work can be used to improve and augment existing climate simulations and create decision-making tools for future extreme weather events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our modeling system is now a virtual world that seeks to mimic the tightly integrated real world by considering surface/subsurface water, energy, carbon and nitrogen cycles, ecosystems and human influences altogether,â&#x20AC;? Shen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It bears a direct significance to the U.S. We saw in 2012 and 2013 there were severe droughts in large parts of the U.S., and devastating flooding in some areas. In order to mitigate the damage from these extreme events, we have to better understand the hydrology and how it interacts with other sub-systems. It offers us a strategic tool to assist in decision-making.â&#x20AC;?

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STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; If you love to sing, respect the indefatigable human spirit expressed in spirituals from our African-American heritage, or are looking for a way to deepen your Lenten journey, there is an ecumenical choir calling out to you. The choir is being formed to present a collaborative concert called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirituals, Prophecies and Songs: A Celebration of Hope.â&#x20AC;? The event, which will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, in the sanctuary of Grace Lutheran Church, will feature the ecumenical choir, which will sing eight choral selections. It will also highlight Essence II Ltd., a community-outreach choir of Penn State, which will contribute songs from their own repertoire, providing a strong contrast and perfect complement to the ecumenical choir selections. African-American spirituals, songs and related verses will combine to portray and celebrate hope in life eternal. Solo, choral and instrumental music, as well as spoken verse and dance, will weave a colorful tapestry that portrays human struggles, temptations, hopes and faith in a life beyond the one we know. The event is a collaboration between the ecumenical choir, directed by Laurel Sanders; the Essence II Ltd. community choir, directed by Tony Leach; dancers from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts, led by Sarah Mason; ringers from The Bells of Grace, directed by Anna Carol Buffington; and organist June Miller. It will also feature a variety of quilts from related traditions that will add a colorful dimension to the event and a visual portrayal of hope. The ecumenical choir is open to people of all backgrounds and abilities. Participants just need to bring a love of singing and the enthusiasm to learn. The choir will sing familiar as well as lesser-known songs as a musical devotion that portrays hope. Choral selections will include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go Down Moses,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bound for the Promised Land,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Goinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; There,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Lord, He Is a Cominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Soon,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Order My Steps,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soon Ah Will Be Doneâ&#x20AC;? and more. Rehearsals begin Sunday, Feb. 23, and will be held on most Sunday afternoons from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Music will be available to the first 40 singers who call to reserve a place in the ensemble. To participate, contact Laurel Sanders by Monday, Feb. 10, at (814) 238-8110, (814) 231-0445 or sanders.laurel@me.com.

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Dinner features Grange Fair history presentation By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley Historical Museum held a history dinner meeting last week at the New Hope Lutheran Church on state Route 45. After a welcome by Penns Valley museum board president Harry Ward and the saying of grace by museum board member Wesley Miller, the group of about 35 people enjoyed a delicious pork dinner prepared and served by members of the church. Following the meal, LeDon Young, an attorney and historian from Centre Hall, gave a presentation on the history of the Grange Fair. She is a longtime member of the Grange organization and has been a Grange Fair Committee member for many years. Young noted that the fair will celebrate its 140th year in 2014. She handed out hats representing each of the 15 decades of the fair’s history to spectators, who donned their headgear as their decade was mentioned in her presentation. Young began her presentation by noting that agricultural fairs have been held for centuries, beginning in the Middle East in biblical times and spreading to Europe. European settlers in America brought the tradition with them to the New World. The first known fair on U.S. soil took place in 1811 in Pittsfield, Mass. It featured competitions for cattle, oxen, sheep and wine. In rural colonial America many local societies were formed to promote agriculture, and most of them had fairs, usually held in the autumn, after the harvests but before winter weather set in. Centre County began an agricultural fair held in Bellefonte around 1825. Later, it was moved to Potter’s Fort, now called Old Fort, near Centre Hall. By the late 1860s the fair was fading in popularity and attendance, and was gone by 1910. Leonard Rhone, a farmer and teacher living in Potter Township, became involved with the Grange movement in the 1860s and founded Progress Grange in Centre Hall. He later became the Pennsylvania state Grange Master. In 1874, Rhone organized the first “Granger’s Picnic” which was held in Leech’s Woods along Brush Valley Road in Potter Township. The picnic became an annual event, with the site moving from place to place.

People soon began bringing tents to erect at the picnic to stay overnight to avoid dangerous travel by horse and buggy at night. In 1887, Rhone supplied picnic attendees with 50 former Civil War-era hospital tents borrowed from the National Guard. In 1884, the Pennsylvania Railroad came to Centre Hall and the picnic moved to Old Fort. People arriving by train could walk to the fair from the Old Fort station. In 1890, the Grange bought 20 acres of Keller’s Woods, along Hoffer Avenue in Centre Hall. This became the picnic’s permanent site. The first building erected on the site was the headquarters building in 1891, followed by the auditorium in 1893. The grounds had a train station used just for the fair. The picnic changed its name to the Grange Encampment and Centre County Fair in 1915. The fair was three days long and no admission fee was charged. “The fair has always tried to keep up with modern times,” said Young, noting that the 1892 fair had its own newspaper and a telephone. “If you got a call, a messenger would deliver the message to you on the grounds.” That year’s fair also featured a balloon ascension and a fireworks display. In 1916, electricity came to the fair. Each tent was equipped with a light, and a $1 fee got you a light bulb for three days. The 1917 fair was unique in that no children were allowed admission to the fair. A polio epidemic had claimed the lives of thousands of youngsters nationwide, and many events were stopped or curtailed to avoid spreading the disease. By 1919, the fair was extended to five days, and admission was charged for the first time. The 200 tents in those days were supplied with wooden floors, a table, a bench and a bunk. Every fourth tent had a cook stove. “Rhone’s vision of the fair was for it to be an affordable family vacation,” said Young. In the 1920s, flimsy vendor booths called stick stands appeared. The Grange added 45 acres to its grounds, and electric lights were installed all around the grounds. Baseball games were played on fields on the north side of the grounds with intense rivalries between several local teams. Plays, movies and political speeches were presented in the auditorium. The 1930s saw 400 tents on the grounds. Displays of tractors and farm equipment

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LEDON YOUNG, of Centre Hall, recounts the history of the 140-year-old Grange Fair. appeared, and vaudeville acts performed in the auditorium. A weekly fair ticket cost 50 cents. The 1943 fair was just one day long because of rationing of gasoline and other shortages due to the war effort. A Civil War-era cannon displayed near headquarters was given for scrap iron in a scrap drive. With VJ Day occurring in August 1945, the fair that year saw attendance records shattered and attendees in a jubilant mood. The 1950s saw an end to train service to the fair, and the playground was expanded due to the arrival of the baby boomer generation. In the 1960s, campers were allowed on the grounds on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers lined up through the length of Centre Hall and up the mountain waiting to get in to one of the 200 spaces. In 1984, the 100-acre Ilgen farm was purchased, which nearly doubled the size of the fair grounds. An outdoor horse arena was constructed, as was a tractor pull area and the Homan Lane gate off Route 45. Horse barns were constructed in 1999,

and flush toilets were finally installed. In the 2000s, the South Side Stage was built, and a second ride area was added. The Grange Fair Queen and Grange Fair Idol contests were added. In 2010, the Grange bought 59 more acres of land on the west side of the grounds, making it the largest fair grounds in Pennsylvania at a total of 264 acres. In 2011, a covered horse arena was built on the grounds, which hosted a show of more than 700 horses in July 2013. Young emphasized that the fair grounds are not just used for Grange Fair. “We have events from March to November,” she said. She also mentioned the fair’s economics, noting that the 1890 budget was $996.87, which by 2012 had increased to $2.1 million. “Our payroll last year was $482,000, and we paid out $70,000 in prizes,” said Young. She estimated that between 2007 and 2012 the Grange Fair had pumped $9 million into the local economy. “We become Centre County’s third largest city for a week with over 10,000 residents,” said Young. “Leonard Rhone’s oneday picnic has certainly changed.”

Penns Valley shows off renovations at open house By SAM STITZER

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The Penns Valley School District recently held an open house for the public to view renovations completed at the Penns Valley High School. The school board began a locker room renovation project last summer to improve a part of the school that had not been upgraded since the facility was built in the 1950s. The project included the construction of a new cardio room, multi-purpose room, lockable equipment storage rooms, training room and sports officials’ locker room. A small addition has been added to the southeast corner of the building to accommodate the new rooms. School officials conducted tours of the new facilities at the open house. “The end result is pretty spectacular,” said school district superintendent Brian Griffith. The new multi-purpose room is smaller than a full size gymnasium, but gives the district some much needed room and flexibility for wrestling practice, as well as indoor baseball and soccer drills. The room

has been fitted with new wrestling mats which, according to high school principal Dustin Dalton, must be left in place for a full year to shrink to their final size before being trimmed to fit the room’s dimensions. Metal bars will be fitted to the room’s high-placed windows to protect them from baseballs and soccer balls. Former Penns Valley wrestling coach Joe Hammaker, whose teams racked up undefeated seasons in 1963 and 1966, called the renovations “pretty impressive.” He recalled wrestling practice sessions in the 1960s that were conducted on mats in the hallway in front of the gymnasium. “We practiced here, and at the Gregg Township School in Spring Mills,” said Hammaker. “We used to haul the mats down here from Spring Mills for a match, then take them back up there after it was over.” School officials said the renovations cost about $2.8 million, which was funded by the district’s reserve funds, and did not require raising taxes or borrowing money to complete the project.

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PENNS VALLEY High School principal Dustin Dalton shows visitors the school’s new multi-purpose room.

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The goal for BBBS: 50 mentors in 50 days From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Centre County is reaching out to the community to help give 50 kids 50 mentors in 50 days. The need for additional support to help young people avoid risky behaviors and make good choices in life is greater than ever. Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, holds itself accountable for children in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. Partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs youth, or Littles, with screened volunteer mentors, or Bigs, and monitors each of these one-to-one mentoring matches throughout its life. The “50 in 50 Campaign” in Centre County launches today, Jan. 16, which marks “Thank Your Mentor Day,” a day recognized as part of National Mentoring Month. During January each year, national attention is focused on the need for mentors, as well as how everyone — individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits — can work together to increase the number of mentors to assure positive outcomes for young people. During the next several weeks, BBBS of Centre County is working on recruiting 50 new volunteers. With more than 100 Littles currently ready to be matched, the goal is to provide a special friendship for as many of these children as possible. Parents, guardians, counselors and school personnel contact BBBS of Centre

County daily wishing to enroll children into the program. The list of children who are ready to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister grows every day. Unfortunately, potential volunteers do not contact BBBS at the same rate, so children tend to have waiting periods for those special someones to come into their lives. It is BBBS’s desire to limit the wait time of these young people and to get them matched with the special person to help them succeed in life. At its most basic level, mentoring helps because it guarantees a young person that there is someone who cares about him. A child is not alone in dealing with day-today challenges. Think back. Did you know how to study for a test or make plans for college? Do you remember wanting your first car or looking for a part-time job? Simple things that seem easy or straightforward to you now may appear to be a complete mystery to a young person. The number of ways mentoring can help a youth are as varied as the people involved in each program. While the lists and statistics can be impressive, personal stories can be even more impressive. Take, for example, the story of Nate and Anna. Nate was 9 years old when he was matched in 2008 in the BBBS of Centre County program. He was matched with Big Sister Anna, a senior in high school at the time. Nate was a kid who kept to himself and avoided interactions with peers. He was referred to the program because he didn’t know how to have appropriate conversations or how to relate to his classmates. Change made Nate uncomfortable and often resulted in frustration. To the outside observer, the match between Nate and Anna looked like an unlikely pairing

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BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters of Centre County has a goal of finding 50 mentors in 50 days in 2014. BBBS hopes to have the mentors in place by March. — how could a fifth-grade boy who was absorbed in video games and struggled having conversations share common interests with a bubbly, energetic 17-year-old girl? Five years later, what initially seemed like a mismatch now appears to be a life-changing friendship. In spite of their differences, the two developed a bond. Their bond has strengthened throughout the years, and expressing emotions appropriately has become much easier for Nate — especially with Anna. Nate is always excited to spend time with Anna and share his creations with her. Anna is happy to just sit and listen to Nate’s imagination unfold. As a result of their relationship, Nate is able to ad-

just to change in a calm, more comfortable way. He has been encouraged by Anna to be himself and form friendships through genuine interactions. Nate is better able to articulate his thoughts and be patient with others. The story of Nate and Anna is one of hundreds that happen every day through the local BBBS program. This is the time to thank those volunteers like Anna who have truly made a difference in a young person’s life. It is also the time to spread the word that more volunteers like Anna are desperately needed. For more information on how to get involved, please contact (814) 237-5731 or e-mail bbbsnews@ccysb.com

Coffee and conversation event scheduled PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE — Ferguson Township will have its fourth Coffee and Conversation event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Baileyville Community Hall, 210 Diebler Road. Mark Kunkle, township manager, and David Pribulka, assistant township manager, will be at the event. The township’s Coffee and Conversation series provides informal opportunities for residents and township personnel to discuss concerns, as well as events impacting the community. Previous events addressed topics including green space, recycling, area construction, parks and diseases affecting local trees. For more information, contact David Pribulka at (814) 238-4651.

Kiwanis Club raises money for tetanus prevention STATE COLLEGE — The Kiwanis Club of State College recently raised nearly $37,000 for treatment and prevention of tetanus in infants. Camron Bausch, president of the Kiwanis Club of State College, presented the check to Paul Mackes, coordinator of Kiwanis International Eliminate Program. The Eliminate Program is an effort to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, a painful disease that kills one baby every nine minutes, or about 160 newborns each day. Funds were accumulated from the sale of blueberries, individual contributions of $1,250 each, known as Zeller Awards, and contributions from the Circle K Club at Penn State and Key Club at State College High School.

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CLEARWATER CONSERVATORY will hold its 15th annual “For the Love of Art and Chocolate” event on Feb. 7 at the Ramada Conference Center and Hotel.

‘For the Love of Art and Chocolate’ set for Feb. 7

STATE COLLEGE — ClearWater Conservatory will hold its 15th annual “For the Love of Art & Chocolate” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Ramada Conference Center and Golf Hotel. Enjoy silent and live auctions, raffles, hors d’oeurves, live music and

gourmet chocolate. All proceeds from this event support ClearWater’s mission of conserving land and water resources in central Pennsylvania, including the “Connections” program that provides funding each year to send more than 2,000 local students to Millbrook

PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE — There will be a DelGrosso’s spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Fairbrook United Methodist Church, 4201 W. Whitehall Road in Pennsylvania Furnace. The dinner will benefit the Fairbrook First Steps Preschool. Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children, eat in or takeout. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, email wrights_b97@yahoo.com.

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AT CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY’S 2013 annual meeting, Rod Stahl of Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, Kristen Saacke-Blunk and Ford Stryker were honored with awards.

Board selected, volunteers feted at ClearWater annual meeting Spring Creek Heritage Award, given jointly by ClearWater Conservancy and the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited, was awarded to Kristen Saacke-Blunk in recognition of her 20 years of passionate, creative and inspirational service to the Spring Creek Watershed. The Community Conservation Commendation went to Stahl Sheaffer Engineering in recognition of their generous donation of more than $50,000 of in-kind engineering and construction oversight services to the Musser Gap Greenway Project. The Donald Hamer Leadership

BOALSBURG — ClearWater Conservancy held its board election and honored its volunteers at an annual meeting on Nov. 21 at Mountain View Country Club. Incumbent board candidates Brad Chovit and Kathleen Yurchak were re-elected to serve from 2014 to 2016. Lynn Hutcheson, thePaSEC liaison, was elected to a one-year appointment. New candidates Steve Maruszewski and Rob Veronesi were elected to serve from 2014 to 2016. The George Harvey Memorial

Award was given to Ford Stryker in recognition of his representation of Penn State University on the board of directors for 12 years and his dedicated personal leadership on ClearWater’s executive committee and the Otto’s Golf Fest committee. The Barbara Fisher Volunteer of the Year Award went to the group’s legends of flyfishing — Mark Belden, Joe Humphreys, Greg Hoover and the late Vance McCullough — in recognition of their team effort to raise awareness, support and money for ClearWater’s work in riparian conservation and restoration.

So many dogs at PAWS have recently found their forever homes, and Comet hopes he will be the next lucky dog. A middle-aged Australian Shepherd male, Comet is quite the energetic and friendly guy. Although he has been around young children, Comet would do best in a home with only older children because of his energy level and herding tendencies. He is good with other dogs and cats. Comet is housebroken and loves his crate, but he can also be trusted home alone outside of his crate. If Comet sounds like a perfect fit for your family, you can learn more about him by visiting www. centrecountypaws.org/dogs or at PAWS, 1401 Trout Road in State College. Comet has a Guardian Angel, who has already paid his adoption fee as a gift to his future forever family.

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THE BELLEFONTE ELKS Lodge recently held its annual Children’s Christmas Party for Elks members and their families. Despite the inclement weather, the turnout was good. Santa made it to visit before heading back to the North Pole. Pictured with Santa are exalted ruler Nina King’s granddaughters, Katie and Alexis.

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ROGER GARTHWAITE, left, recently presented a check to Sgt. Adam Hartswick for $13,525 at Otto’s Pub and Brewery in State College. The money was a result of the sale of more than 2,700 red, white and blue ribbons. Otto’s staff, customers and community supporters purchased ribbons for $5 each to help defray some of the expenses Hartwick has incurred as a result of injuries he sustained while serving as an Army medic in Afghanistan. With Garthwaite and Hartwick is Hartwick’s mother, Morgen Hummel.

Recycling authority answers frequently asked questions The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority finds that it frequently receives two particular questions about paper recycling. In order to assist customers, the authority offers answers to those inquiries. Q: Why must I sort my paper for curbside collection when it can be mixed together at Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority recycling drop-off and blue Toter locations? A: The majority of the paper that is processed is collected by curbside recycling trucks. The trucks have compartments to maintain the sorting done by curbside recycling customers. This makes quality control much easier at the recycling plant. The authority has maintained long-term relationships with its paper recycling markets due to the sorting diligence of residents and employees. Q: How should I prepare my mixed paper for curbside recycling collection? A: Newspaper should always be kept separate from all other types of paper and should be bagged or bundled. Paper and plastic grocery bags work great for bagging newspaper. All other types of paper — magazines, catalogs, office paper, junk mail, shredded paper, paperboard, etc. — can be bagged or bundled together.

‘Cinderella’ to be performed STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Middle School Drama Club presents “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. The musical will take place in the school’s auditorium at 656 Brandywine Drive. In the musical, Cinderella dreams of a magical evening and is given a chance to find true happiness with Prince Christopher. But when the clock strikes twelve, Cinderella disappears. Will the two ever find true love? For ticket information, email mnmscinderella@gmail. com ‘04 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic AWD

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AS IS TYPICAL of many State College Elks Lodge programs, community-based support is paramount to their success. Such was the case when the State College Elks Christmas Charity Program took place at Mountain View Country Club. Members of the State College High School Delta Program participated in the lodge’s preparations for the annual Christmas food, toy and clothing distribution program. Pictured, front row, from left, are Cara Pentoney, Mackenzie Moonet and Cat Hamilton. Back row, from left, are Dagney Felker, Riley Johnson, Maya Kaufman, Kory Jim GordonRees and Ulysses Yarbeo.

Valentine’s Day activities scheduled

Millbrook Marsh to host camp

STATE COLLEGE — Millbrook Marsh Nature Center will host Valentine’s Day activities 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Spring Creek Education Building at 548 Puddintown Road. Children ages 3 through 10 and their parents can enjoy a short walk and collect items to create valentines from nature. After the walk, participants will create original valentines for the special people in their lives. The Nature Center will provide reusable materials for eco-friendly valentines. Since part of the program is outdoors, dressing for the weather is recommended. Cost, which includes four valentines, is $5 per resident and $7.50 per non-resident. For more information or to register, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071.

STATE COLLEGE — Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, will host a three-day spring break camp for children in first through third grades, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, March 10, through Wednesday, March 12. Summer camp might still be a couple of months away, but these three mini-camps give children the opportunity to have an adventure, explore and discover, hike and more. Those attending are asked to dress for the weather and bring a lunch. Snacks will be provided. Cost is $80 for residents and $120 for non-residents. For more information or to register, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071.

Yoga classes offered HOWARD — The United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., will be offering two different yoga classes each Tuesday during January and February in Fellowship Hall. These classes are intended to connect breath and movement while providing a time of relaxation and stillness. Gentle yoga is entirely made up of floor work with focus on the back muscles, while basics yoga is for those who have had some previous experience. Gentle yoga is from 5 to 6 p.m. and basics yoga is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Each class is $10. For more information, contact Kathie Baughman at (814) 625-2852 or kathiebl@comcast.net.

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Elks and the Bald Eagle Area High School boys’ basketball teams will join forces for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser in support of the basketball team. The event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Bellefonte Elks Club. The menu includes spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. Cost is $6 per person. Takeout is also available, beginning at 4 p.m. To order dinners in advance, please contact Susan Butterworth at scb12@psu.edu or call (814) 387-4636.

BEA reunion meeting set WINGATE — The Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 1969 will be holding a class reunion planning meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at Bald Eagle Area High School. For more information, call Gail Miller at (814) 355-5988.

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Franklin brings broad range of experience to PSU By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pennsylvania native James Franklin, who joined Penn State University over the weekend as the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16th head football coach, brings 18 years of experience to the Nittany Lion football program. An East Stroudsburg University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, Franklin most recently lead the football program at Vanderbilt from 2011 to 2013. Previously, he served as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator of quarterbacks at Maryland from 2008 to 2010, and before that was the offensive coordinator of quarterbacks at Kansas State, from 2006 to 2007, according to Penn State Athletics. In his three years at Vanderbilt, Franklin lead the team to a 24-15 record, including marks of 9-4 during each of the past two seasons, capped by bowl victories. The Commodores finished the 2013 season with five consecutive victories, with wins over Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky in Southeastern Conference play, along with a win over Houston in the BBVA Compass Bowl. Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 squad finished the season with seven consecutive victories and posted VUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first nine-win season since 1915. Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other experience includes being a four-year letter-winning quarterback at East Stroudsburg, where he earned

All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference honors twice; assistant coach of wide receivers at Kutztown University; graduate assistant coach at East Stroudsburg; assistant coach of wide receivers at James Madison University; graduate assistant coach of tight ends at Washington State; wide receivers assistant coach at Idaho State; and assistant coach and wide receivers/ recruiting coordinator at Maryland. Franklin also was assistant coach of wide receivers with the Green Bay Packers, where he worked with a receiving corps led by Donald Driver, Javon Walker and Robert Ferguson. While at Vanderbilt, Franklin guided the Commodores to three straight bowl games. He racked up as many wins over a three-year span as any coach in school history. In the last 20 games, Franklin was 16-4, a record that is only surpassed in the SEC by Alabama. Franklin was named as a finalist for the Bear Bryant Awardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; National Coach of the Year honor after Vanderbiltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 season. His win total after two seasons at Vanderbilt ranks the most by a second-year Commodore coach since 1904. In 2012, Vanderbilt finished the year ranked in the Top 25 by both the USA Today/Coaches Poll and the Associated Press Poll. In 2011, Franklin guided the Commodores to a 6-6 regular season record and an appearance in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. That year the squad won five home games, the most by Vanderbilt in

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PENN STATE football coach James Franklin waves to the crowd at the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball game on Sunday. more than a decade. Franklin, 41, was born in Langhorne, Pa. He attended Neshaminy High School. He and his wife, Fumi, have two daughters. Franklin earned a graduate degree in educational leadership at Washington State

University in 1999. Franklin succeeds Bill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, who was named head coach of the National Football Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Houston Texans earlier this month. For more information, visit www. gopsusports.com

Penn State got it right â&#x20AC;&#x201D; again UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; It was a big day at Penn State. New Penn State football coach James Franklin entered the media room at Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon to a packed house â&#x20AC;&#x201D; reporters from across the state descended on University Park to hear what the 16th head coach in the history of Penn State football would have to say. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint. In fact, Franklin knocked it out of the park. Much like Bill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s introductory news conference two years ago, Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hour-long opener was about as good as it gets as far as these sort of things go. Reporters look for answers. And quotes. This guy is quotable, without a doubt. Here are just a few of the highlights from the afternoon: n â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to come home. That is probably the thing that I take the most pride in is coming home. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a Pennsylvania boy with a Penn State heart, and so excited to be here.â&#x20AC;?

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n â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our recruiting philosophy? We are going to dominate the state. We are going to dominate the state. We are going to dominate the region.â&#x20AC;? n â&#x20AC;&#x153;So me and my wife and my children will be out in this community. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll not turn down a speaking engagement. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get out and interact with people. People ask us to come speak at schools; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be there. People ask us to come speak at social events; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be there. People ask us to blow up balloons at their kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday party in the backyard; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do that as well.â&#x20AC;? n â&#x20AC;&#x153;Penn State is a special place. There are only a handful of Penn States in this country. An opportunity to coach here is such a tremendous honor that I take so much pride in. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to wake up every morning, do a back handspring out of bed, excited about the opportunity to represent this great institution.â&#x20AC;? OK, you get the idea. For what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth, Franklin talks a good game. He says all the right things â&#x20AC;&#x201D; exactly the things fans want to hear. But he also has very tough act to follow. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s records were very good (8-4, 7-5), considering what he was faced with. Franklin has to build on the foundation that Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien put together. He left the program in very good shape with an excellent young quarterback in Christian Hackenberg. It will be Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job to continue along Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path. Once again, the Penn State leadership deserves a tip of the hat. For the second consecutive search, it looked outside the bubble to find its coach. It would have been easy for Penn State president Rodney Erickson and athletic director Dave Joyner to hire a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Penn State guy.â&#x20AC;?

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There were plenty who were ripe for the picking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Al Golden, Mike Munchak and Larry Johnson, just to name a few. Any of the three would have been safe picks. But instead of playing it safe, they opted for the 41-year-old Vanderbilt head coach. Since they took over their respective roles, Erickson and Joyner have taken a lot of heat. It says here that has been misguided. Erickson saved the football program from the death penalty by agreeing to the NCAA sanctions. Without him at the helm, Beaver Stadium would have gone dark in 2012. Instead, he signed the consent decree and kept Chris Morelli is the managing editor of football viable. The Centre County Joyner then went out and hired Gazette. Email him Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, who was not only able to re- at editor@centre cruit, but win. After just two seasons countygazette.com. at Penn State, he landed a head coaching job in the NFL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an amazing feat when one considers what he was dealing with here. Now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on to Franklin. Was it a risky move? You bet. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already bringing staff and recruits to University Park, but that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean much if the Nittany Lions donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it done on the field. It says here that they will. Like Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Franklin will recruit well. More importantly, he will win. In the end, the wins will be proof that Joyner and Co. got it right â&#x20AC;&#x201D; once again.

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PENN STATE coach James Franklin catches a pass while his daughter, Addy, and Penn State photographer Mark Selders look on.

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PENN STATE coach James Franklin smiles during his first-ever news conference in the media room at Beaver Stadium on Saturday.

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MEMBERS OF the media packed the house for James Franklin’s first news conference as head coach of the Penn State football team.

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Two wrestling legends sit down to talk about the future of the sport By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

MILESBURG — In an effort to maintain the interest of wrestling at all levels, a group of former coaches in District 4 (the northeastern tier of the PIAA) started holding breakfasts during the spring and fall several years ago. Former coaches, wrestlers, officials, members of the media and wrestling fans were invited to the semiannual event to maintain the level of commitment to the sport. Once the idea came to fruition, and with the thought of expanding the area for invitees, former Bald Eagle Area coach Dick Rhoades and former coach Tom Elling, now a member of the media, as well as others associated with the sport of wrestling, were invited to one of the breakfasts in the Williamsport area. “Basically we got the idea from District 4’s Dale Cockren and Rob Lob who had invited me down to speak one time and I really liked the idea,” explained Elling. “The next time they told me to invite others to attend, so I asked Dick (Rhoades) and he was more than happy to go down. “We went down there a few times, took Jerry Swope (Lock Haven state champion) and a few others. Dick and I got together and said, ‘This is a good idea for District 6, so lets get something going in our area.’ “So, six years ago, we decided to have our own wrestling breakfast and the first one was held at Eat’n Park in State College due to it being a central site. Bruce Hasselrig and a bunch of guys from Johnstown came in and we had 25, 26 guys show up to the first wrestling breakfast. This last one (in October) we had over 100 attend.” “That first one, Eat’n Park, didn’t have the room for all that wanted to attend but they did have a breakfast buffet which, obviously, we needed with so many attending,” added Rhoades. “That was held in the

spring 2007 and then in the fall we moved to Perkins (State College) and we had over 50 attend, but we were jammed into the little private room that they had. You went in and sat down and you didn’t move until you were ready to leave. “We then talked and thought we should give the Best Way Truck Stop (Milesburg) a chance,” continued Rhoades. “We got in touch with (owner) Junior Peghetti and they were able to accommodate over 100 people so we’ve been here ever since. The first one held at Milesburg was in a smaller room but this last one in the spring we needed a bigger room when over 100 people attended.” The highlight of last year’s breakfast, which drew an overflow crowd, was the appearance by Penn State’s wrestling coaching staff led by Cael Sanderson and former Bald Eagle Area two-time PIAA and two-time NCAA national champ Quentin Wright. “It’s really been great to see all the coaches come back to attend and socialize, but fans are also invited,” said Rhoades. “It’s intended for anyone that has an interest in the sport of wrestling. We’ve had some of the greats return like Johnny Johnson (former state champ from Clearfield and Penn State NCAA title holder) who came in all the way from New Jersey. And that’s saying something about the wrestling fraternity when guys will come in from all over the east coast for this breakfast and then go back home afterward. “The wrestling fraternity is really unique and even the competitors have developed a friendship that’s just unbelievable,” added Rhoades. “Wrestlers that have battled against each other either as wrestlers or coaches for years and years, that once on the mat were trying like heck to beat that other wrestler, but once they walk off the mat they are friends and buddies. And the fans in the bleachers are the same way. Everyone in wrestling has a lot

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WRESTLING LEGENDS from Centre County and beyond meet at the Best Way Truck Stop in Milesburg twice a year to discuss the sport. of respect for their brothers on the mat.” Other notables who have attended include NCAA champs Dan Muthler (Jersey Shore for Navy) and Paul Powell (Lock Haven for Pitt). Several outstanding wrestler/coaches in attendance have included Bob Bubb, Sam Coursen, Joe Humphreys and Ron Pifer. A lot of NCAA placers and former state champs also have attended the breakfasts, including Jerry Swope, Norm Palovcsik, Adam Waltz, Barry Daniels, Mark Dugan, Bill Welker and Foxy Moyer. Area high school coaches who’ve attended are: Dave Caslow, P-O; Len Rockey, State College; Tom Muir, Bellefonte; Blair Packer, Tyrone; Biff Walzier, Bald Eagle-Nittany; and

Dick Condo, West Branch. The list of attendees goes on and on — it’s a virtual who’s who in the sport of wrestling. “You have to also include the several outstanding media including Ron Bracken, Bill Albright, Raymond ‘Bud’ O’Brien, Bob Hower, wrestling officials, etc., as well as just regular wrestling fans, that also participate in the semiannual event,” added Elling. The next wrestling breakfast will be held in the spring at a time to be determined. (Editor’s note: Part two, next week, will discuss the lack of numbers in the five Centre County high school wrestling programs and why the numbers are down in the sport at the high school level.)

Rediscovering Happy Valley: Lions, Hoosiers share comparison UNIVERSITY PARK — You know that old, tired analogy — at least I think it’s tired — of Penn State basketball equaling Indiana football? Well, I gained a unique perspective of this comparison after attending graduate school at IU and then living in Indiana for an additional three years. I’m guessing this topic came up at least once Saturday, when the Hoosiers earned a 79-76 victory at the Bryce Jordan Center. To be fair, this comparison makes a lot of sense to outsiders, and probably even to some people associated with the universities; I know, I’ve had many conversations on this topic with fans of both schools. But I still don’t buy it. The reasoning goes that fans look upon both programs with an apathetic perspective. That’s somewhat true, I John Patishnock suppose. is a Centre County But I’ve always contended, looknative, and his ing somewhat foolishly in the process, stories on how he’s reconnecting that both teams are much closer to to the area will reaching national prominence than be showcased in most people realize. “Rediscovering Before I get to that, first the good Happy Valley,” a stuff. column that will Indiana basketball is as amazing run every other as described. Watching a game at Asweek in the Centre sembly Hall is equivalent to a religious County Gazette. experience. I know that sounds cliché, but there’s really no better way to describe what it’s like being there. Visiting that basketball shrine should be on every fan’s bucket list. That image that’s portrayed in the movie “Hoosiers”? It’s every bit true. I covered high school basketball for three years in Indiana and saw former IU center and current NBA pro Cody Zeller play a handful of times in his prep career, though I just missed seeing Yogi Ferrell, IU’s starting point guard, in high school. Ferrell’s Indianapolis-based high school battled a school in my coverage area in a four-overtime classic for the right to play in the state championship. I was regaled of the game many times in my first year out of grad school, and it’s probably a game people will speak of forever. I’m not exaggerating. Major League third baseman Scott

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Rolen attended high school in the area where I worked and people still talk of his athletic achievements as if they happened the week before. Basketball in Indiana is very much the lifeblood of the state. To say that football comes in second is putting it nicely, though I always enjoyed covering the IU football team and attending games. I also became friends with Chuck Crabb, the legendary IU public address announcer who was sitting a few feet from Bobby Knight when he infamously threw that chair across the court. Chuck is still working games and very much involved with all aspects of IU athletics, and I have a signed basketball from him, a very special memento. So yes, Indiana basketball holds a very special spot for me, just like Penn State football. Now, regarding the ongoing dilemma as to why Indiana football and Penn State basketball fail to capture the same type of spirit. There’s any number of reasons, but as I’ve said, both programs are closer to the top than the bottom; any of the reasons I lay out for the struggles in Penn State basketball are analogous to Indiana football. For as long as I can remember, and I’ve been watching Penn State basketball since I was born, the team’s main problems are self-imposed: unnecessary fouls, missed free throws, sluggish play. For Indiana football, it’s penalities, dropped passes, and whatever horrible word you want to use to describe IU’s defense. I can’t decide whether or not it’s extremely frustrating or somewhat optimistic that many of Penn State’s problems could be fixed immediately since the players’ biggest bugaboos are oftentimes themselves. Think about it — with few exceptions, Penn State doesn’t encounter an opponent that’s significantly more athletic. Teams such as Michigan State, Indiana and Ohio State are able to produce All-Americans, but it’s not like Penn State withers in comparison when facing many other teams. Minnesota, for example, recently escaped with a win, but the Golden Gophers didn’t steamroll the Nittany Lions with superior athletic ability. Penn State shot horribly from the foul line late in the game and committed unnecessary fouls time and time again when the ball was at midcourt or even farther away from the basket. That stuff drives fans crazy, and makes it difficult to galvanize support. I didn’t stick around for the press conference after the Minnesota game, but I watched the video

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PENN STATE’S John Johnson (1) drives to the hoop during Saturday’s game with Indiana at the Bryce Jordan Center. Defending on the play is the Hoosiers’ Will Sheehey.

and saw how frustrated Coach Chambers looked. I could relate. After the Indiana game, Chambers’ frustration was even more evident — at one point, he slammed his fist down on the table in describing his loss. I stuck around this time and wondered to myself if the players share his high level of frustration. Whether or not the team enjoys a renascence under Chambers is to be seen, but if it doesn’t happen, I’m not blaming him. He’s putting the team in a position to win, and that’s the biggest thing you can ask of a coach. To say that Penn State can rise to the same level of Indiana in basketball isn’t a relevant argument. The Hoosiers have earned that distinction over decades, and even then there were rough patches the program had to endure. But it’s not unreasonable to expect a school that has the resources of Penn State to consistently win between 17-21 games and compete for an NCAA Tournament bid every year. The NIT should be the backup plan, not a happily achieved goal. The biggest reason I never bought into the apathetic viewpoint of Penn State fans toward the basketball program is because that word, “apathetic,” doesn’t align with what Penn State is all about and works toward. The fans and the team deserve to know what it’s like to experience games in an atmosphere similar to Assembly Hall. I do, and it’s pretty damn awesome.

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Business as usual: PSU wrestlers destroy Purdue UNIVERSITY PARK — A day after James Franklin was introduced in Beaver Stadium as the 16th head coach of the Penn State football team, he was introduced to the gold standard of Nittany Lion athletics in Rec Hall. Franklin, his family and a 15th consecutive sell-out crowd of 6,369 were treated to a 34-3 Penn State (8-0, 2-0 Big Ten) blowout of Purdue (3-4, 0-4) Sunday on the Rec Hall mat. While the crowd may have left satisfied with another dominating performance, head coach Cael Sanderson sounded less than pleased with the effort from his three-time defending NCAA champion Lions. “I thought we saw some good things. Our guys who are real consistent were real consistent. We saw some lows, obviously, in some weight classes. That’s kind of frustrating,” he said. Andy Elder “We don’t judge our performance covers Penn State based on the score. Our performance wrestling for The is based on performance. I’m not too Centre County happy with the way we competed.” Gazette. Email Statistically, Penn State’s perforhim at sports@ centrecounty mance was a rousing success. The gazette.com. Nittany Lions won nine of 10 bouts and piled up a 36-2 advantage in takedowns over the Boilermakers. One of Penn State’s more consistent performers gave the Lions a 4-0 lead. No. 2 125-pounder Nico Megaludis amassed six takedowns in a 15-4 major decision over Camden Eppert. That consistency ended at 133. Purdue’s unranked Cashe Quiroga jumped out to a 5-0 lead after a period and only added to it in a 9-2 win over No. 9 Jimmy Gulibon. Both Gulibon and Sanderson said earlier in the week they thought the redshirt freshman had turned a corner at the Southern Scuffle, held Jan. 1–2. Gulibon finished second in the tournament and looked consistently better than he had all season. Sanderson agreed that Gulibon seemed to take a step back on Sunday. “He just didn’t have a whole lot in him out there. We’re trying to figure that out because we know how good Jimmy is. Everyone in the state of Pennsylvania knows how good Jimmy is,” Sanderson said. “But you have to go wrestle, you have to score points, you have to have some life in you out there and you have to wrestle like you want it.’’

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Penn State added to its lead with another consistent performance from second-ranked Zain Retherford at 141. The true freshman ran his record to 18-0 with a 10-2 major decision over Danny Sabatello. “He’s a guy that’s going to wrestle hard. He’s always moving forward,” Sanderson said. “Zain is one of those guys who is really consistent. He wrestles the same way every time.” With Penn State leading, 8-3, Nittany Lion fans were re-introduced to the Alton twins, Andrew at 149 and Dylan at 157. Both underwent off-season shoulder surgery and made their dual meet debuts. While each won, neither looked especially sharp. Andrew scored two takedowns in the first and another in the second to build a 6-3 lead heading into the third. However, he gave up three stalling points in the third period and had his shoulder tweaked while being ridden. Only 1:27 in riding time advantage allowed him to earn a 7-6 decision over Brandon Nelson. “I was a little nervous,’’ Andrew said. “I have to get a little more mentally prepared. I wouldn’t say I was tired because I don’t get tired in practice. I just need to get more urgency in the third period to get off bottom.’’ Sanderson said the discomfort wasn’t to the shoulder Alton had surgery performed on. And Sanderson didn’t sympathize with his wrestler’s pain. “It’s hard to feel bad for them if you put yourself there and we saw that a few times. I feel like if you give the guy your arm and he breaks it off, that’s your fault. There’s no reason to give the guy your arm,” the coach said. “The bottom was probably where we were a little slower today but (Purdue) did a nice job. You have to give them a little credit for smart wrestling. We should never have our arm behind our back or over our head.’’ Dylan Alton didn’t have nearly as much drama in his 6-1 win over Dustin Schultz. Alton used two takedowns, an escape and a point for 2:37 in riding time advantage to get the win. He said the win was just a starting point for him. “I plan on getting better every match,” he said. After the intermission, Penn State won all five bouts and only one was close. Top-ranked 165-pounder David Taylor got the crowd back into the action with a fall in 2:23 over Chad Welch. Taylor improved to 18-0 on the year. He is now 118-3 for his career with 47 pins, 38 tech falls and 26 majors. His 47 pins is six shy of Penn State’s all-time record of 53 and he is 11th on Penn State’s all-time wins list. At 174, No. 3 Matt Brown used six takedowns to roll up a 14-4 major decision over Patrick Kissel. Brown bounced back from his only loss of the season, to No. 2 Chris Perry of Oklahoma State in the Southern Scuffle final. Second-ranked Ed Ruth also bounced back from a

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PENN STATE’S David Taylor, left, wrestles Pitt’s Geno Morelli in a match at the Bryce Jordan Center earlier this season.

Southern Scuffle finals loss, majoring Tanner Lynde, 13-3, at 184 pounds. Ruth improved to 17-1 on the year and 119-3 in his career. The marquee match came at 197, long after the final was decided. In the only meeting of two ranked wrestlers, No. 8 Morgan McIntosh edged No. 16 Braden Atwood, 6-4. Luckily for McIntosh his three takedowns had given him a 6-3 lead going into the third period. Atwood rode McIntosh the entire period and earned a riding-time point. That fact didn’t please Sanderson. “He doesn’t have to get ridden out. I don’t know what he was doing. He was a little casual down there,” he said. “If it’s a deal where he has to get away, he gets away. He didn’t have that mindset. He’s very good on the mat and very difficult to ride when he wants to be. It’s a matter of attitude and finishing the match strong. You’ve got seven minutes, not anything less.” No. 12 heavyweight Jimmy Lawson finished the dual with an 8-1 win over Alex White. Lawson used three takedowns, an escape and a point for 4 minutes of riding-time advantage. Notes: Franklin, his wife, Fumi, and his daughters, Ava and Addison, were introduced at center mat during the intermission. He left shortly after, with athletic director Dave Joyner, to go across campus to the Bryce Jordan Center to be introduced during the women’s basketball game. … Penn State wrestles at Indiana at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, before returning home for a 2 p.m. dual meet with Northwestern on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Penns Valley girls topple Clearfield By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

HYDE — Decisions, decisions. When is it time in a basketball game to sit on a lead, slow things down, and run the clock? The game is over if it’s done right. If not, or if it’s too soon, the strategy can backfire and hand the momentum — and often the win — to the other team. On Friday night at Clearfield, the Penns Valley girls’ team took a 12-point lead into the fourth quarter and decided to do just

that: pull it out. PV hoped to get some driving lanes by forcing Clearfield to spread out its defense. And run the clock as well. That was the plan, anyway, but Clearfield was in no mood to cooperate. Six minutes into the quarter, that safe lead was down to six points, and the Bison were aggressively pressing and double-teaming all over the court. Fortunately for the Lady Rams, guards Kourtney Beamesderfer and Karli Ripka were able to handle the pressure and kept PV afloat down the stretch as the Rams held on for a 42-33 win.

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Beamesderfer and Ripka combined for 22 points for PV, but more importantly, they avoided the big turnover or mistake that would let the Bison back into the game. “We were trying to take care of the ball and not make stupid turnovers,” Beamesderfer said. “We

wanted to work it around and try to get a good shot, like a layup. There were some times when they were pressuring that we could drive more, so that’s what was open at the end.” Penns Valley worked hard to build its lead. Maci Ilgen (9 points) and Jamie Lyons (7) both scored in the last minute of the first quarter to give PV a 9-6 lead. The Lady Rams used more last-minute fireworks and extended their lead in the second quarter to 10 points, 27-17. Ahead Penns Valley, Page 21

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Franklin not exactly the safe choice — but a wise one UNIVERSITY PARK — This column was originally going to be about the conservative and steady choice that Penn State made for its new football coach. It was going to say how the university hired a very good coach, with deep Penn State roots, whom everyone could rely on to guide the program through the rest of the sanctions and beyond. It would talk about stability and steady progress. It was going to introduce Al Golden (most probable, I thought) or Mike Pat Rothdeutsch Munchak (strong covers Penn State coach; Pro Football football for The Hall of Fame!) and Centre County Gadiscuss what assets he zette. E-mail him at would bring to the prosports@ gram and how the Nits centrecounty gawouldn’t miss a beat zette.com with him as coach. Well, to put it in the succinct yet expressive words of one of my former seventhgrade students: “Not!” When university president Rodney Erickson and athletic director Dave Joyner introduced James Franklin as the new coach at a news conference on Saturday afternoon, there was a palpable feeling in the room that this was no conservative choice. Penn State was swinging for the fences. James Franklin was one of the most sought after coaches in the country and will continue to be so into the foreseeable future. Even after losing Bill O’Brien after just two years, Franklin’s high regard with other schools and the NFL didn’t matter. Franklin’s upsides and unlimited potential were just too much for Penn State to pass up. And in Franklin’s first few hectic days

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on campus, he has not disappointed. He’s been everywhere — going to games, signing autographs, checking out the community, meeting with his team. On the phone, too. As of this writing he brought four coaches from his Vanderbilt staff to Penn State, with more likely to come. These positions will be very important to his success, especially his choices for offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and, with the departure now of Larry Johnson, defensive line coach. There are also some rumors about the return of Ron Vanderlinden, who hired Franklin at Maryland, but they are just speculation at this point. He also got commitments from two of his 2014 Vandy recruits to switch instead to Penn State with possibly more of them to come as well. (That must be an interesting phone call to a recruit: “I know that we recruited you and you are committed to Vanderbilt, but, um, how would you like to play for Penn State?”) At the press conference, Franklin was confident, well-spoken, funny, animated and forceful. From all that was written afterward, everyone was impressed. He talked about his deep roots in Pennsylvania and his pride at being named the head coach at Penn State. He talked about how a college football team is like a family and how everyone was important and almost like a son. He talked about recruiting, which is one of his major strong points, and about dominating the state in recruiting. He also said that it was the best day of his life, but he must have caught a look from his wife, Fumi, and he quickly changed that to, “Third, third best day of my life.” Everyone laughed. The press release listed Franklin’s many accomplishments, but one of them jumped off the page. Vanderbilt beat Georgia, Tennessee and Florida last year. Yes, I know that Tennessee and Florida had down years (for them), but try saying that sentence aloud: “Vanderbilt had nine wins

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NEW PENN STATE football coach James Franklin ponders a question during Saturday’s news conference at Beaver Stadium. last season, including victories over Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.” Before 2013, that had never been said before. One of the impressions that I always got from Bill O’Brien was that, win or lose, everything could be improved. Nothing was good enough yet. I got that same feeling about Franklin. He emanates that same competitive fire that O’Brien did, and it seems even closer to the surface, if that’s possible. When O’Brien first arrived from New England with his giant playbook, there was great anticipation about getting the first looks of his offense in the Blue-White game. There were guys in the press box drawing and analyzing formations and plays while trying to decide which of the three quarterbacks would be the best fit.

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I don’t think that will be so much the case with Franklin. He will run a pro-style system (and we already know the quarterback), but I think the emphasis will be more about the way Penn State plays and about the Lions adding another level of enthusiasm and aggressiveness to their game. Franklin’s former players at Vandy spoke about what he did for them — he taught them how to win. Penn State players already know some things about winning, and the 15 victories they posted in the last two years are a huge tribute to them and to Bill O’Brien. Now, the question is can Penn State fight its way back into that thin air of league and national championship discussions? Erickson and Joyner obviously think so. That’s why they hired James Franklin.

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Test from Gophers will serve Nittany Lions well By JOHN PATISHNOCK sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State men’s ice hockey team expected a ferocious challenge from top-ranked Minnesota this week, and that’s exactly what happened. Minnesota swiped both contests at Pegula Ice Arena, winning 3-2 Sunday night and 5-2 a night later. The Nittany Lions are sure the Golden Gophers’ visit will make them a better team in the long run, especially considering they pushed Minnesota. Sunday’s game was tied at 2 before Minnesota’s Ben Marshall zipped one in off the post from the blue line. Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky acknowledged feeling both proud and disappointed after Sunday’s near upset. Moving forward, major adjustments aren’t necessarily needed, and outside of static situations such as faceoffs, Gadowsky said it’s crucial for the Nittany Lions to continue self-improvement and progress and not worry about future opponents. “Certainly, where we are in our development, it’s so much more important to concentrate on what we do,” Gadowsky said, “and we’re going continue to do that.” Freshman goaltender Eamon McAdam was superb in goal Sunday, thwarting a career-high 42 shots, several during a rush in the second period when Minnesota (15-23, 5-0-1 Big Ten) misfired on several close shots. “He was outstanding,” Gadowsky said. “He gave us a chance. We didn’t get it done

for him, but by far his best outing of the year.” Penn State (4-12-1, 0-4-0) tied the game at 2 when David Glen recorded a goal 3:45 into the third period, drawing Penn State even after Taylor Holstrom registered a score with less than two minutes left in the second period. McAdam, who finished with 62 saves over both games, earned the two starts based off his performance in practice, giving him another opportunity for a win after he turned aside 38 shots in a 5-4 loss against Union on Dec. 1. “I know he’s frustrated with that (last game),” Gadowsky said. “I know he’s been very hungry to get back, from his work in practice and our results since then, it was definitely his time.” McAdam never saw Sunday’s gamewinning goal, saying the puck bounced out of the zone and Marshall slapped it in off the post before he could locate it. “Just a good goal,” McAdam said. “Perfect day, you obviously want to save it and you want to find it through that screen, but overall, I thought it was a pretty good goal.” Minnesota outshot Penn State 45-30 and finished 1-for-6 on power plays Sunday; Penn State didn’t capitalize on its two opportunities with the man advantage. Penn State won only one less faceoff than Minnesota (32-33) and settled down after Minnesota captured the lead only 2:37 into the contest. “Penn State, I thought, played well,” Minnesota coach Don Lucia said Sunday, “and played smart, patient, waited for their chances and probably went the way they

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PENN STATE captain Tommy Olczyk and the Nittany Lion ice hockey team dropped a pair of close games to No. 1 Minnesota at Pegula Ice Arena on Sunday and Monday night. hoped, other than that final score.” In Monday’s contest, Kenny Brooks and Curtis Loik notched Penn State’s two scores. Minnesota led 3-0 and 4-1 before depositing an empty-net goal with four seconds left, though for the game Penn State outshot Minnesota 38-25. Penn State has 17 games left in the regular season, all but one against Big Ten teams; the Nittany Lions battle Boston College at home next weekend. Gadowsky was asked if his team needed to knock off a “marquee opponent” to gain momentum, and he responded by saying one of the

great things about the Big Ten is every opponent is a marquee opponent. Given how he talked, he thinks it’ll happen sooner rather than later. “I think when you look at things for where we were at the start, we’re happy that we’re performing more consistently and as Eamon said, they are a great team, we know that,” Gadowsky said. “I think we can be proud of some of the things we’ve done.” He later added: “We’re not at all satisfied right now with where we’re at, but we are happy with how far we’ve come.”

Penn State women suffer rare home loss

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The game plans were all about defense when Purdue visited the Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State women on Sunday afternoon. The Boilermakers were primed to slow down Maggie Lucas and force the Lady Lions’ other players to pick up the slack while Penn State concentrated on Purdue’s running game and high-scoring guard Courtney Moses. One plan was far more effective than the other, and unfortunately for the Lady Lions, it wasn’t theirs. Moses scored a game-high 25 points as Purdue raced out to a nine-point halftime lead and then held on through a furious Penn State rally for a 84-74 victory. It was a win the No. 20/21 Boilers had to have. After losing their first two Big Ten contests, they could not afford to go to 0-3. For No. 15/16 Penn State, now 11-4 on the season, the loss was its first in the conference this season against two wins. “We’re battle-tested,” Purdue coach Sharon Versyp said, “so we stay together. We practiced really hard on Friday. We didn’t give them a day off and they really responded. They wanted that though, and they knew that. “There was just a different feel (today). They felt it. We felt it. And now this needs to be our springboard.” While Purdue’s offense was humming — especially in a 46-point first half — its defense was concentrating heavily on Lucas. The star Penn State guard did manage 17 points for the day, but every shot Penns Valley, from page 19 by only three, Ilgen and Ripka scored seven points in the last 50 seconds of the half to give the Rams some breathing room going into the second half. Beamesderfer then scored six of her team’s 11 points in the third quarter, and Penns Valley held a 38-26 lead going into decision time in the fourth quarter. The Lady Rams scored only four points the rest of the game, but that was enough to hold off the Bison. “It was pretty tense,” Penns Valley coach Andrea Borland said, “but I felt like my girls handled it pretty well. They were smart with the ball. They didn’t panic, and it was also a good learning situation for later in the season. I thought they handled themselves well as a team. “We had a good lead, and we thought

was contested and she was double-teamed almost every time she touched the ball. “They were in a zone,” Lucas said, “and they were really shading heavily to my side.” With Penn State struggling to find some consistency on offense, Purdue began to build a lead in the latter stages of the first half. Purdue held just a one-point lead at the four-minute mark, but then KK Houser (18 points) scored on a fast-break layup and a jump shot that put Purdue ahead by five. Forward Bridget Perry followed with a jumper and two foul shots, and suddenly Purdue had a nine-point bulge with just over a minute to play. A jumper by Lucas brought it back to seven, but Perry scored again, after an offensive rebound, with just four ticks left on the clock to set the halftime scored at 46-37. “I didn’t think we started the game strong,” Penn State coach Coquese Washington said. “We gave up 46 points in the first half. That’s way too many points. “I didn’t think we defended (Purdue’s running) well at all. Coming into the game, we knew that was the strength of their game, pushing it forward in transition, and we did not do a good enough job of getting back and matching up.” Purdue extended its lead to 15 points, 58-43, after a Moses three-pointer at the 13:40 mark in the second half. Penn State was not done, however. Led by some strong post play and eight points in the paint by Talia East, the Lady Lions cut the lead to six with just over eight minutes to play. Two minutes later, it was down to two, we could control the ball a little bit, and I thought we did a nice job with it. We kept our cool.” Beamesderfer had 12 points for the Rams, and Ripka added 10 in the win. For Clearfield, smooth-shooting guard Brianna Spencer scored a game-high 15 points that included three long 3-pointers. “They (Beamesderfer and Ripka) did a very nice job of taking the open shots,” Borland said. “Those two girls — and the whole team — work very hard. They work on shooting and they have nice shots.” Penns Valley is now 6-3 with games against Warrior Run and Tyrone in the immediate future. “This (win) helps with our goals,” Beamesderfer added, “and all the things we want to accomplish. It was a good win. We played hard.”

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PENN STATE’S Kaliyah Mitchell puts up a shot during Sunday’s game with Purdue at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Lady Lions lost the game, 84-74. 68-66, after two free throws by Tori Waldner. But Purdue responded, first with a layup and two foul shots by Perry and then a jumper by April Wilson to put the lead back up to eight points, 74-66. Penn State threatened again after a basket by Lucas crept the Lions to within four at 74-70, but another basket by Wilson and two more by Houser iced the game for the Boilermakers. “We had some miscues on defense,”

Washington said, “quite a few miscues. We had a stretch where we were playing pretty well, especially when we were getting the ball in the paint to our posts. We just weren’t consistent with that throughout the game. “We do need to put a 40-minute game together. We haven’t really done that yet this year. That’s an area of growth for us moving forward. We’ve got to be able to put 40 minutes together.”

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Arts & Entertainment

50 Years of Beatles: The Fab 4 take Paris By KENNETH WOMACK Special to The Gazette

(Editor’s note: Penn State Laureate Kenneth Womack’s essay series, “50 Years of Beatles,” continues with a look at the Fab Four’s successful Paris venture just weeks before arriving in America.) In January 1964, only a few scant weeks before The Beatles took America by storm, the band mates settled in for an extended stay in Paris. For the group, the Parisian visit proved to be a magical experience, with The Beatles playing 18 shows at the Olympia Theatre between Jan. 16 and Feb. 4. On the first evening, the band performed a sold-out concert before a raucous audience, playing such numbers as “She Loves You,” “Twist and Shout,” and “Long Tall Sally.” But the real highlight for John, Paul, George and Ringo occurred later that night in their suite at the George V Hotel, when the band mates learned that “I Want to Hold Your Hand” had topped the American charts three short weeks before their legend-making appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” For The Beatles, it was a dream come true. As Paul McCartney later recalled, The Beatles received a congratulatory telegram from Capitol Records and “we

didn’t come down for a week.” With their longtime roadie Mal Evans in tow, they became ecstatic, jumping up and down in their hotel suite out of sheer joy. As George Harrison remembered, “It was a great feeling because we were booked to go to America directly after the Paris trip, so it was handy to have a No. 1. We’d already been hired by Ed Sullivan, so if it had been a No. 2 or No. 10 we’d have gone anyway, but it was nice to have a No. 1.” The Beatles’ unforgettable Paris visit also included a Jan. 29 session at EMI’s Pathé Marconi Studio, where the band mates had been scheduled to record German-language versions of “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “She Loves You.” Flush with their amazing spate of success, The Beatles staged a brief mutiny, much to the chagrin of producer George Martin. As Martin later recalled, “I barged into their suite, to be met by this incredible sight, right out of the Mad Hatter’s tea party. Jane Asher — Paul’s girlfriend — with her long red hair, was pouring tea from a china pot, and the others were sitting around her like March Hares. They took one look at me and exploded, like in a school room when the headmaster enters. Some dived into the sofa

and hid behind cushions, others dashed behind curtains. ‘You are bastards!’ I screamed, to which they responded with impish little grins and roguish apologies.” With their mutiny having been peaceably quelled, The Beatles joined their renowned producer at Pathé Marconi, where they not only completed the German-language tracks that would become “Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand” and “Sie Liebt Dich,” but also began work on a new song, “Can’t Buy Me Love,” which McCartney had composed on a borrowed upright piano in the group’s suite. By April, “Can’t Buy Me Love” would be a smash hit across the globe, nearly matching the phenomenal success of “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” But as February 1964 dawned on The Beatles in Paris, they had their sights firmly set on New York City and their upcoming appearance on Sullivan’s popular variety show. And as history well knows, the four lads from Liverpool were destined to receive a welcoming party that — even in their wildest dreams — they could never possibly have imagined. Kenneth Womack is the author of numerous works of nonfiction, including “Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of

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THE ALBUM “The Beatles: Live in Paris 1965” was recorded during the band’s tour, which spanned 18 shows. The Beatles.” He has also written three novels, including “John Doe No. 2 and the Dreamland Motel,” “The Restaurant at the End of the World” and “Playing the Angel.” A

professor of English and integrative arts at Penn State Altoona, Womack was selected in April 2013 to serve as the sixth Penn State laureate.

Kanye West to perform Feb. 13 UNIVERSITY PARK — Kanye West will bring his Yeezus Tour to Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center, 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. His two-week run of shows in the Northeast, which kicks off at University Park, will be the last chance for North American fans to see the Yeezus Tour’s creative concept. Tickets can be purchased at the Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre, online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000.

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KANYE WEST will bring his “Yeezus Tour” to the Bryce Jordan Center. Tickets are on sale now.

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THE CELTIC BAND Burning Bridget Cleary will perform at the Acoustic Brew Concert series on Jan. 18 in Lemont.

Celtic band to open spring 2014 Acoustic Brew season From Gazette staff reports

LEMONT — A band once called “the Allman Brothers of Celtic fiddle bands, only prettier” will open the spring 2014 season of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. Known for their captivating sound and engaging stage presence, Burning Bridget Cleary is currently one of the hottest young acts on the Celtic and folk music circuits. The band features the remarkable musical talents of Rose Baldino and Deirdre Lockman, who lead the band with highenergy and tightly woven harmonies in both fiddle and vocals. The driving rhythm and bass end is supplied by Philadelphia

native Lou Baldino on guitar and percussionist Peter Trezzi on djembe drum. Tickets for the performance are $16 and can be purchased online at www.acousticbrew.org, at Webster’s Bookstore Cafe or Nature’s Pantry in State College, or at the door. Penn State students will receive a $2 discount (or refund if purchased online) at the door with a student ID. For more information on Burning Bridget Cleary, visit www.burningbridgetcleary.com. The spring 2014 season of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series continues with singer-songwriter Verlon Thompson on Saturday, Feb. 8, and singer-songwriter David Francey on Saturday, March 22. For more information about the series, visit www. acousticbrew.org.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Erin Murphy, associate professor of English at Penn State, has had her sixth book of poetry, “Ancilla,” published by Lamar University Press. The poems in “Ancilla” are voiced by little-known historical figures who played ancillary roles in the lives of famous writers, artists, musicians, scientists, philosophers and others, including Walt Whitman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Georgia O’Keefe and Gustav Mahler. Ultimately, the poems in “Ancilla” address issues fundamental to feminist studies, such as gender roles, subservience and power. Writer Julianna Baggott said the lives in “Ancilla” “are exquisitely researched and richly re-imagined” and that “Murphy reopens history and biography with strength and subtlety.” One of the featured poems, “Mother of Invention,” won the 2013 Fermoy International Poetry Prize. Other poems from the book were published in North American Review, Southern Indiana Review, Nimrod International Journal, Kalliope, Atlanta Review and elsewhere. “Ancilla” is available for purchase from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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PENN STATE professor Erin Murphy has witten her sixth book of poetry which is being published by Lamar University Press.

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Thursday, Jan. 16 through Wednesday, Jan. 22 AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-9701â&#x20AC;¨ Thursday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 17 Sunday, Jan. 19 Wednesday, Jan. 22

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THE LOCAL BAND Pure Cane Sugar will perform at the benefit concert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Runninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Down a Dream,â&#x20AC;? which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 at The State Theatre.

Benefit show will feature tunes of Tom Petty From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The State Theatre and Easter Seals of Western and Central Pennsylvania will present their third joint benefit concert, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Runninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Down a Dream,â&#x20AC;? on Saturday, Jan. 25, at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave. The concert will feature area musicians interpreting and covering the hits of the legendary Tom Petty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were elated with last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turnout and support,â&#x20AC;? said Kate Twoey of local

band Pure Cane Sugar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so excited to be back helping two incredible organizations in State College, as well as having the chance to play some great songs by the timeless Tom Petty.â&#x20AC;? General tickets are $25, $35 or $45. VIP tickets are $100 and include one $45 seat and one pass to the pre-concert Green Room cocktail reception at Indigo featuring a performance by the band GRAIN. Tickets are on sale through The State Theatre box office at www.thestatetheatre. org or (814) 272-0606.

Jazz musician Burrage to speak ALTOONA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Percussionist, musician and composer Ronnie Burrage will speak at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts at Penn State Altoona. Burrage is considered one of the best jazz musicians on the world scene today. He has played with Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius and Archie Shepp, among others, and is featured on more than 100 recordings. His latest productions are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirit Guides/Truthâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Music and Blue Noise.â&#x20AC;? Burrageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lecture, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Influence of Jazz and Hip-Hop on American Culture,â&#x20AC;? is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the Division of Arts and Humanities

44 MAG with Lazlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet, 10:30 p.m. Fred Myers and the Redneck Majority, 10:30 p.m.

THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7666 Thursday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 18

Kate and Natalie, 9 p.m. Son of a Bitch, 9 p.m. Jordan Robb, 9 p.m.

BAR BLEU, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-0374 Thursday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 18

Big Feast, 10:30 p.m. Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Ted McCloskey & The Hi Fis, 10:30 p.m.

CAFE 210 WEST, 210 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3449 Saturday, Jan. 18

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THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-2892 Wednesday, Jan. 22

Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

ELK CREEK CAFĂ&#x2030; AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM, (814) 349-8850 Thursday, Jan. 16 Saturday, Jan. 18

Trubadour Third Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Shawn Holt and the Teardrops, 8 p.m.

THE GAMBLE MILL, 160 DUNLAP ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 355-7764 Friday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 18

Pure Cane Sugar, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m.

GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 353-1008 Thursday, Jan. 16 Wednesday, Jan. 22

JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Biscuit Jam, 6:30 p.m.

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INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5718 Thursday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 18

DJ Kid A.V., 10 p.m. DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. DJ Ca$hous, 10 p.m.

OTTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 867-OTTO Friday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 18

Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 p.m. Monica Brindle, 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 p.m.

THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-1406 Thursday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 18 Wednesday, Jan. 22

Lowjack, 8 p.m. Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 a.m. Dominic & Noah, 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 10:30 pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 a.m. Lowjack, 10:30 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 a.m. Go Go Gadget, 10:30 p.m.

THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3858 Friday, Jan. 17

Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m.

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My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Mr. Hand, 7 p.m. Shake Shake Shake, 10:30 p.m. His Boy Elroy, 10 p.m.

ZOLA NEW WORLD BISTRO, 324 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-8474 Friday, Jan. 17

Organ Trio West, 9 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;midnight

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Compiled by Marjorie S. Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details. The Centre County Gazette is committed to providing readers with a complete list of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have it listed free in The Gazette, simply email listings to mmiller@centrecountygazette.com.

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Jeremy Denk to perform piano recital at Schwab UNIVERSITY PARK — Classical pianist Jeremy Denk, a recent recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, makes his Penn State concert debut at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Schwab Auditorium. “Of all of America’s up-and-coming classical instrumentalists, Jeremy Denk, the pianist-blogger who won a MacArthur Foundation ‘genius grant’ in September, might well be the most interesting,” asserted a Wall Street Journal writer. Denk’s recital includes “Fantasy,” a work by jazz composer and pianist Brad Mehldau co-commissioned by the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State through its membership in Music Accord. The program, Denk said, is also likely to include works by Mozart and Schumann, plus some ragtime selections to complement the Mehldau composition. Musical America named Denk its Instrumentalist of the Year for 2014. And Out, a magazine covering gay and lesbian perspectives on culture, politics, style and more, featured Denk in its 19th-annual Out100 list of achievers. “Jeremy Denk is a concert pianist enlivening the musical experience for amateurs and aficionados alike through his eloquence with notes and words,” the MacArthur Foundation noted in its biography of the musician. “As a soloist and in concerti and chamber ensembles, Denk masterfully performs some of the most technically demanding works of iconic masters — Bach, Beethoven, Chopin — as well as compo-

sitions of storied 20th-century artists — Ives and Ligeti — with virtuosic dexterity and imagination. Noted for his unexpected pairings of pieces in recital programs and recordings, he often draws out surprising themes and continuities between historically and stylistically disparate works.” The pianist recently released a CD/DVD set of Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” A New York Times critic wrote that Denk has a “profound affinity with Bach.” A Philadelphia Inquirer reviewer called his “Goldberg” interpretations “mesmerizing.” The recording reached No. 1 on both the Billboard “Classical Albums” and “Traditional Classical Albums” charts. Denk tours widely with violin virtuoso Joshua Bell. “French Impressions,” their 2012 Sony Classical recording of music by Franck, Saint-Saëns and Ravel, earned rave reviews. The pianist is also lauded for his witty and personal music writing, which has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Book Review, The New Republic and the NPR Music website. His blog, Think Denk, is frequently referenced by the media and music industry. Artistic Viewpoints, an informal moderated discussion featuring Denk, is offered in Schwab one hour before the performance and is free for ticket holders. The John L. Brown Jr. and Marlynn Steele Sidehamer Endowment sponsors the presentation. WPSU is the media sponsor. Tickets for this Center for the Perform-

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CLASSICAL PIANIST Jeremy Denk will perform on Jan. 29 at Schwab Auditorium. He recently won a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant.” ing Arts presentation are available online at http://cpa.psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800)ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4

p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A grant from the University Park Allocation Committee makes Penn State student prices possible.

WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, Attn: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.

UPCOMING

Gala — ClearWater Conservatory will hold its 15th annual “For the Love of Art & Chocolate,” 7–9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Ramada Conference Center and Golf Hotel, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College. All proceeds from this event support ClearWater’s mission of conserving land and water resources in central Pennsylvania, including the “Connections” program that provides funding each year to send more than 2,000 local students to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center for hands-on outdoor environmental education. Reservations must be made by Friday, Jan. 17. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www. clearwaterconservancy.org.

ONGOING

Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. Exhibit — The HUB-Robeson Galleries will present State College Area School District student artwork in the Robeson Gallery through Saturday, Jan. 18, with a reception on Jan. 18, 2–4 p.m. This annual exhibit features the works of artists in grades kindergarten through 12. For more information, visit www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/ artgalleries or call (814) 865-0775. Exhibit — The work of local artist John Ziegler will be on display through Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Schlow Region Centre Library’s Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Gallery hours are Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thursdays, noon–9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Sundays, 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. For more information, call (814) 237- 6238. Winter Clothing Giveaway/Donation Collection — The Buffalo Run United Methodist Charge Coat Ministry will distribute free winter coats and accessories on Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., through Saturday, Jan. 25, at 2262 Buffalo Run

T P’s P’s oal Sales and Mo orre, Inc.

Road, Bellefonte. Donations of gently used coats and other winter items will also be accepted. For more information, call (814) 237-4707 or (814) 355-2208. Exhibit — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County will have a holiday show and sale by local artists through Sunday, Jan. 26, at 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays, noon–5 p.m. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — British watercolors from the Permanent Collection will be featured at the Palmer Museum of Art through Sunday, May 4. Museum hours are 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and noon–4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www.palmer museum.psu.edu. Exhibit — “Forging Alliances” will be featured at the Palmer Museum of Art through Sunday, May 11. This exhibition draws on the Palmer Museum’s collection of post-WWII mingei ceramics. Museum hours are 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and noon–4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www.palmer museum.psu.edu. Exhibit — The Palmer Museum of Art will feature the exhibition “Surveying Judy Chicago: Five Decades” through Sunday, May 11. The exhibit charts Chicago’s remarkable and ongoing career. Museum hours are 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and noon–4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www.judy chicago.arted.psu.edu or www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. History/Genealogy — Learn about local history and genealogy with expert researchers at the Historical Museum and PA Room, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon–5 p.m. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time, 10:30–10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200 or email info@mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3–5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures,” 11–11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. The theme is “Exploring New Worlds.”

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Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 2340200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.my discoveryspace.org. Soup Sale — Howard UMC will host a soup sale luncheon, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at 144 W. Main St. Soup, rolls, a beverage and a slice of pie come with one order. Proceeds from the sale will go to area missions. Craft Class — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host “Hooks & Needles,” an adult craft class, 1–2:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time, 2–3 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “Calling All Flakes!” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Lego club, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Film — “365 Days: A Year in Happy Valley” will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606, visiting www.statetheatre.org or visiting www.365daysthefilm.com. Teen Movie Night — Centre Hall Branch Library will host a movie night for teens featuring “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” 6–8 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Make reservations by calling (814) 364-2580. For more information, visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, 6–7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Tonight’s theme is “Blockheads: Legos Fun.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Meeting — Relay for Life of Happy Valley will host a team member meeting, 6 p.m. at the Centre Hall Lions Club, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall. Class — Mount Nittany Medical Center will host “Hospital Education, Information and Resources (HEIR) and Parents Hospital Tour for Expectant Parents,” 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. For more information, contact Dianne Barben at dbarben@mount nittany.org or (814) 231-3132.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17

Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host “Discovery Days,” where children use their imagination to bring a Word Bird to life, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 235-7817. Farmers’ Market — The Downtown State College Farmers’ Market will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, visit www.centralpafarmers.com. Film — “365 Days: A Year in Happy Valley” will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606, visiting www.statetheatre.org or visiting www.365daysthefilm.com. What’s Happening, Page 25

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preschool story time, 10:30–11 a.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “Fuzzy Blanket.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have toddler story time, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “New Books.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Blood Drive — The HUB-Robeson Center will host a blood drive, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. in Heritage Hall, Pollock Road, University Park. A $4 donation to THON will be made for each person who donates. Knitting Club — Holt Memorial Library will host “Knit Wits,” for beginner, experienced or intermediate knitters, 6–7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Knitting Club — A knitting club will meet 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. All skill levels are welcome. Call (814) 237-6236. Bingo — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo, 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College. Concert — Bald Eagle Area Middle School Winter Concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the Bald Eagle Area Middle/ High School auditorium, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. For more information, call (814) 355-4872. Practice/Performance — The Nittany Knights will perform a capella barbershop songs, 7:15 p.m. at the South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 7777455, visit www.nittanyknights.org or email jimkerhin@ yahoo.com.

Performance — Chris Good will perform at Home D Pizzeria, 7:30–10:30 p.m. at 1820 S. Atherton St., State College. For more information, call (814) 237-7777. Performance — There will be an undergraduate recognition recital at 8 p.m., at Esber Recital Hall, University Park. For more information, visit www.music.psu.edu.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18

Event — Ferguson Township will have its fourth Coffee and Conversation event, 8–9:30 a.m. at Baileyville Community Hall, 210 Diebler Road. The township’s Coffee and Conversation series provides informal opportunities for residents and township personnel to discuss concerns and events impacting the community. For more information, contact David Pribulka at (814) 238-4651. Celebration — Celebrate National Kazoo Day, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Bring your own kazoo for songs throughout the day. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Open House — A pre-kindergarten open house will take place 9:30 a.m.–noon at State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive. For more information, visit www. scfriends.org. Farmers’ Market — The Millheim Farmers’ Market will take place at 10 a.m. in the at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. For more information, visit www. centralpafarmers.com. Children’s Program — “World Stories Alive: Tales in Many Tongues,” a program for children ages 3 to 8 and their families to learn about different languages and cultures, will take place 11 a.m.–noon at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. This week’s language will be Spanish. For more information, visit www. schlow.org. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “STEM—Science Fun for the Entire Family” where kids and adults can try out numerous experiments, 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Games — Hone your strategy for the ancient game of “Go,” 1:30–5 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 237-6236. Film — “365 Days: A Year in Happy Valley” will be shown at 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606, visiting www.state theatre.org or visiting www.365daysthefilm.com. Bingo — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dance — The Turbotville Community Hall Corporation will host a public dance with food available, 7–10 p.m. at 41 Church St., Turbotville. Funds raised will help restore the building. Call (570) 412-8087. Play — The Penns Valley Senior High School drama class will perform “10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” by Don Zolidis and “Going to School” by Ed Monk, 8 p.m. in the school auditorium, 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills. Performance — There will be an undergraduate recognition recital at 8 p.m. at Esber Recital Hall, University Park. For more information, visit www.music.psu.edu.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

Family Activity — Participate in the “Block Party,” family fun with blocks and Legos, 2–4 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Playing with blocks can help support your child’s development in the following areas: social and emotional development, physical development, cognitive development and language development. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Concert — The Nittany Valley Symphony will perform “The Animated Orchestra,” a family orchestra with narrator Jeff Brown, 4 p.m. at State College Area High School’s South Auditorium, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. For more information, visit www.nvs.org. Film — “365 Days: A Year in Happy Valley” will be shown at 4 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606, visiting www.statetheatre.org or visiting www.365daysthefilm.com. Film — The first feedback screening of the student-made film “Betsy” will be shown at 7 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. This part documentary, part dramatization recounts the life and tragic 1969 unsolved murder of Penn State student Betsy Ruth Aardsma in Pattee Library. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.state theatre.org. Performance — There will be faculty recital with trombonist Mark Lusk at 8 p.m. in Esber Recital Hall, University Park. For more information, visit www.music.psu.edu.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open 9–11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Story Time — Baby & Me story time, with sweet stories, songs and action rhymes, will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — Tales for Twos, a story time for parents and toddlers, will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — The Centre Hall Branch Library will have

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Coffee Time — Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and conversation, 9:30-11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main Street, Howard. Story Time — Baby & Me story time, with sweet stories, songs and action rhymes, will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — Tales for Twos, a story time for parents and toddlers, will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Blood Drive — The HUB-Robeson Center will host a blood drive, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Pollock Road, University Park. A $4 donation to THON will be made for each person who donates. Blood Drive — The State College Blood Donation Center will host a blood drive, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in 135 S. Pugh St., State College. Pizza provided by The Gingerbread Man will be available to all donors. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have a toddler story time, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Event — “Project Serve: Unmet Needs of the Homeless in Centre County” will take place at noon in Romig Hall of Faith United Church of Christ, 300 E. College Ave., State College. This event will feature speakers Thom Brewster (Centre Peace), Anne K. Ard (Women’s Resource Center) and Regina Diller (Bridge of Hope). Those attending are encouraged to bring a lunch; desserts and beverages will be provided. For more information, visit www.faithucc. info or email faithucc@comcast.net. What’s Happening, Page 26

Page 26 What’s Happening, from page 25 Blood Drive — Trinity United Methodist Church will host a blood drive, 1–7 p.m. at 121 S. Front St., Philipsburg. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time, 1:30–2 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “New Books.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Farmer’s Market — The Boalsburg Farmer’s Market will be held 2–6 p.m. in St. John’s United Church of Christ, 218 N. Church St., Boalsburg. Vendor products include fall greens and root vegetables, meats, dairy items, breads and apples. Yoga Class — A gentle yoga class will be held 5–6 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is designed to have all flows on the floor. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@comcast.net. Meeting — The Centre County Planning Commission will have its monthly meeting, 6 p.m. in Room 146, Willowbank Building, 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 355-6791. Book Club — Mother and Daughter Book Club will take place 6–7 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. The book to be discussed this month is “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine A. Applegate. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Yoga Class — A basics level yoga class will be held 6:30– 8 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is intended for those who may have had some prior yoga experience. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@comcast.net. Book Club — Join the Evening Book Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m. in the Sun Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. The book to be discussed this month is “The Good Earth” by Pearl S. Buck. Embroidery Club — An embroidery club will meet 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. All skill levels are welcome. Call (814) 237-6236. Meeting — Bellefonte Area School District Board of School Directors will meet at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Bellefonte Area Middle School, 100 N. School St., Bellefonte. The public is welcome to attend. Film — The Moshannon Group of the Pennsylvania Sierra Club presents the film “Tapped,” 7 p.m. at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. “Tapped” is a behind-the-scenes look into the obscure world of the bottled-water industry, a mostly unregulated industry that privatizes our water and sells it back to us. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Residence, 301 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Model Railroad Club — Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. at Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, Room No. 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667. Class — Mount Nittany Medical Center will host “A Joint Venture,” a free class on hip and knee replacements, 7–8 p.m. in Conference Room 1, 2, or 3 through Entrance A at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. For more information, contact Val Coakley at vcoakley@mountnittany.org or (814) 278-4810. Performance — David Zentner will perform at Home D Pizzeria, 7–10 p.m., at 1820 S. Atherton St., State College. For more information, call (814) 237-7777.

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Story Time — Story time for children ages 3 to 5 will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Children’s Activity — “Toddler Learning Centre” where children ages 18 months to 3 years can play with the opportunity for parents to talk, will take place at 9:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Registration is required. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817.

The Centre County Gazette Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have baby book time, 9:30–10:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Book themes will vary throughout the month. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Event — Walk the aisles with a Weis Market dietitian to learn how to plan, shop and prepare healthy and delicious meals, 10–11 a.m. at the Bellefonte Weis Market, Buckaroo Lane, Bellefonte. Participants will receive recipes, valuable coupons, a shopping essentials kit and more. This event is presented by HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hospital and Weis Markets. For more information and to reserve your space, call (814) 359-5607. Blood Drive — The HUB-Robeson Center will host a blood drive, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Pollock Road, University Park. A $4 donation to THON will be made for each person who donates. Children’s Program — Children ages 6 months to 2 years can explore science through books and movement during “Baby Explorers” 10:30–11 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscovery space.org. Story Time — Story time for children ages 2 to 7 will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. There will be interactive stories, finger play and music. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “New Books.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “Literacy Luau.” Call (814) 3421987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open 1–3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Lunch — The Paton Township Business Association will meet for lunch, noon–1 p.m. at the Patton Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Reservations are required. Call (814) 237-2822 or email pankowealthmanagement@gmail.com. Outreach Program — Connie Schulz, SCASD family outreach specialist, will talk on “Tuning Into Kids,” a program for parents on how to manage and prevent tantrums and meltdowns, noon–1:30 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Registration at least one week in advance is required and can be done by visiting www.scasd.org/communityed or calling (814) 231-1070. Child care will also be available, but must be reserved by calling the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817 at least one week prior to the program. Blood Drive — Nittany Valley Running Club will have a blood drive, 1–7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 250 E. College Ave., State College. Children’s Program — Centre Hall Branch Library will host an after school science club for elementary students, 3-3:30 p.m. and 3:45–4:15 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “Freezing Point Experiment.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Lecture — Marlon Blackwell, department head of the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas, will give a lecture at 6 p.m. in the Stuckerman Family Building Jury Space, University Park. For more information, visit www.artsandarchitecture.psu.edu. Zumba — New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class at 6 p.m. at the church, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 321-4528. Performance — Outpost Echo will perform at Home D Pizzeria, 7–10 p.m., at 1820 S. Atherton St., State College. For more information, call (814) 237-7777. Musical — The Center for the Performing Arts presents “Rock of Ages,” 7:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. For more information, visit www.cpa.psu.edu.

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Blood Drive — The HUB-Robeson Center will host a blood drive, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Pollock Road, University Park. A $4 donation to THON will be made for each person who donates. Blood Drive — There will be a blood drive 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in Room 7 of Sparks Building, Fraser Road, University Park. A $4 donation to THON will be made for each person who donates. Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time, 10:30–10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200 or email info@mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3–5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures,” 11–11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. The theme is “Testing Ideas.” Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace. org. Craft Class — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host “Hooks & Needles,” an adult craft class, 1–2:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time, 2–3 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “Literacy Luau.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Lego club, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, 6–7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Tonight’s theme is “Bingo: Play to Win Books.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Film — Spike and Mike’s Festival of Animation will bring two films to the Centre Region. The first, at 7:30 p.m., is family friendly and the second, at 10 p.m., is for ages 18 and up. Both will play at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.statetheatre.org. For more information, visit www.spikeandmike.com. — Compiled by Gazette staff

GROUP MEETINGS The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates and times for all Centre County social and service groups, organizations, clubs, etc. that have membership open to the public. To be included in the weekly listing send information by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@ centrecountygazette.com or mail to: The Centre County Gazette, Attn: Group Meetings, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801. Adult Bible Study and Kids Program, offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Nittany Baptist Church, 430 Mountain Back Road, Spring Mills. Call (814) 360–1601 or visit www.nittanybaptist.org. Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse — Men’s Support Group sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30–7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (814) 237–5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit www.ccwrc.org. Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse — Women’s Support Group sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30–7 p.m.

Wednesdays. Call (814) 237–5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ ccwrc.org or visit ccwrc.org. ALIVE Teen Club meets at 6 p.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355–5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Groups meet the first Friday at 1 p.m. and second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of every month in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Contact Anne at (814) 234–3141 or teadmin@brooklinevillage. com or Janie at (814) 235–2000 or iwpcommrel@brookline village.com for information. AWANA Club meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at the First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Activities and Bible lessons will be held for children ages 3 through sixth grade. Materials provided. Call (814) 355– 5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte. org. Bald Eagle Grange No. 151 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Grange Hall in Runville. Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Monday at the Milesburg Borough Building, 416 Front St., Milesburg. Visit www.baldeaglewatershed.com. The Bald Eagle Area Class of 1959 meets at 6 p.m.

the first Wednesday of each month for dinner. Location changes each month. Call Joyce at (814) 383–4337 or email ljt2342@embarqmail.com. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1960 meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at The Bestway Restaurant, 1023 N. Eagle Valley Road, Howard. Call Barb (814) 466–6027. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1962 meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bestway Truckstop Restaurant, Route 150, Milesburg. Call Sandy at (814) 387–4218. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1964 meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Bestway Restaurant, Route 150, I–80 exit 158, Milesburg. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at the Bellefonte Moose, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Sue (814) 625–2132 or bea.1964@ yahoo.com. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1965 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the last Friday of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call Bob (814) 383–2151. Bellefonte High School Class of 1956 meets for dinner Group Meetings, Page 27

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The Compassionate Friends Group meets from 7–8:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at New Hope, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. TCF is a national nonprofit support organization offering understanding, friendship and hope to families following the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 574–5997 or email mah10@comcast.net. FHA Center for Weight Management and Nutrition hosts a bariatric surgery support group from 6–7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in Classroom 4, Lewistown Hospital, 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Sessions are moderated by Virginia M. Wray. Call (717) 242–7099 or visit www.myfamilyhealthassociates.com. Girls of Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 1961 meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Mt. Valley Diner, 850 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. Call (814) 355–3686. Halfmoon Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Membership is open to Halfmoon Township residents. Contact Barbara Fleischer by phone at (814) 693–0188 or by email at barb.fleischer@gmail.com; or contact Lori Clayton by phone at (814) 692–8077 or by email at lafc30@gmail.com. Halfmoon Grange No. 290 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Grange Hall in Centennia. Call Diane at (814) 692–4580. Hearing Loss Association of America meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Foxdale, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Learn the latest technology available for hearing loss. Heart Failure Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call Traci Curtorillo, nurse manager, at (814) 359–3421. Heritage Museum Board meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Boalsburg Municipal Building, Main Street, Boalsburg. Call Dr. Pete Ferretti at (814) 574–0939 or email par2@psu.edu. I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Junior Rockhounds meets at 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Room 121, Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867–6263 or visit www.nittanymineral.org. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Bull Pen Restaurant, Washington Avenue at First Street, Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238–1668. Ladies Grief Support Group meets at 2 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday at Living Faith Church, 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg. Call Hazel at (814) 387–4952. Marion Grange 223 meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Jacksonville Grange Hall. For more information, call Brenda at (814) 383–2796. The Milesburg Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at Milesburg Center across from Uni–Mart. MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, sponsored by New Hope Church, is designed to nurture every mother with children from pregnancy through kindergarten and meets the first and third Thursday of each month at The State College Evangelical Free Church, 1243 Blue Course Drive, State College. Child care is provided for each monthly meeting. Visit www.statecollegemops.com. Mount Nittany Health’s Diabetes Network diabetes support group meets from 10:15–11:15 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. Call Carol Clitherow at (814) 231–3076 or visit www.mountnittany. org/diabetes. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at 6 p.m. every third Tuesday at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The support group is affiliated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Harrisburg office. Call Steve Uberti at (814) 359–3421. National Alliance on Mental Illness meets at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday at South Hills School, State College. June is the last meeting of the summer. Meetings resume in September. Call Dave (814) 238–1983. The Neuropathy Support Group of Central Pennsylvania will meet at 2 p.m. the fourth Sunday at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, Conference Room 3, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call David Brown at (814) 531–1024. Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. Visit www.nittanyknights. org or call Bill (814) 355–3557. Nittany Leatherneck Detachment meets from 7:30–9 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks Club on the second Tuesday of every month, January through October. All Marines and F.M.F. corpsmen are welcome. Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Old Gregg School, Room 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422–7667. Nittany Mineral Society will hold a social at 6:30 p.m. and meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Room 116, Auditorium of the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867–6263 or visit www.nittanymineral.org. Nittany Valley Woodturners meet from 7–9 p.m. every first Thursday in the woodworking shop of State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. Email reg@marketvaluesolutions.com or visit www.visitnittanyvalleywoodturners.org. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets for an early– risers breakfast at 7 a.m. every third Wednesday at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7–8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College.

at 5:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call Kay at (814) 359–2738. Bellefonte High School Class 1967 meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Sunset West, 521 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The location is subject to change. Call Vic at (814) 360–1948. Bellefonte Elks Lodge meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Bellefonte Encampment No. 72 and Ridgeley Canton No. 8 meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Windmere Hall, 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Bellefonte Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the First Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Visit www.facebook.com/bellefontegardenclub or call (814) 355–4427. Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Train Station, Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355–1053 or www. bellefontetrain.org. Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Moose Club, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Jeff Steiner at (814) 359-3233 or email teamsteiner@comcast.net. Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Diamond Deli, 103 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call Mary Jane Fisher at (814) 355–5905. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 meets at 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 Ladies Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Better Breathers Support Group meets at 2 p.m. the third Thursday every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call James Williamson, respiratory manager, at (814) 359–3421. Better Breathers is affiliated with the American Lung Association. Business Networking International meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College. Members share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Fee is $10 for room and breakfast. Call Kelly Swisher at (814) 280–1656. Boy Scouts of America BSA Troop 66 meets from 7–8 p.m. every Tuesday at Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Email Scoutmaster Bill Weaver at standinten@aol.com. Brain Injury Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call Sharon Poorman, nurse manager, at (814) 359–3421. There will be no meetings in January and February. Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 5:30–7 p.m. the first Monday of every month in the ground floor conference rooms, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday of the month. Call Cheri at (814) 231–7005. The Caregivers Support Group of the Cancer Survivors’ Association meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month in Conference Room 6, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Catholic Daughters of the Americas social begins at 6:30 p.m. and meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at St. John’s Catholic School auditorium, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355–7730 or email jmoest@yahoo.com. Central Pennsylvania Holistic Wellness Group will meet to share and learn about many methods and techniques to support a holistic, homeopathic and spiritual lifestyle from 6:30–8 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883–0957 or visit www.meetup.com/ central–pa–holistic–wellnessgroup. The Centre County Down Syndrome Society meets from 7–9 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the offices at 111 Sowers St., Suite 504, in State College. Email ccdssociety@gmail.com or visit www.centrecountydown syndrome.org. Centre County Greens meets at 7:15 p.m. the first Monday of every month at Webster’s Bookstore & Café, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College. Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets from 7–9 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at RE/ MAX Centre Realty, 1375 Martin St., State College. Call (814) 280–5839 or email len@decarmine.com. Visit www. centrecountyreiclub.org. Centre Hall Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month and at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Centre Hall Lions Club Building, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall. Centre Line Riders — ABATE of Pennsylvania, Chapter 18 meets at noon the third Saturday of each month at the Centre Hall American Legion, 2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall. Centre Pieces Quilt Guild meets from 7–9 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month (March through December) at the Mount Nittany Middle School Cafeteria, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College. Visit www.centrepiecesguild.org or call (814) 237–6009. Centre Region Model Investment Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the Mazza Room, South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234–8775 or email cr20mic@aol. com. The Centre Region Wargaming and Miniatures Group will meet each week. Meeting times and place changes each week. Join the website to become active: www. meetup.com/centre–region–wargaming–and–miniatures– group.

Page 27 Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in Room 106, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422–8582, email ogsrobin@gmail.com or visit www.oldgreggschool.org. Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets from 7–8 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Kristie Kaufman at (814) 466–7921. Penns Valley Grange No. 158 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in Grange Hall, Railroad Street, Spring Mills. Pleasant Gap Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at The Oaks, 220 Rachel Drive, Pleasant Gap. Reiki Group will meet from 6:30–8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883–0957, email beth@inspiredholisticwellness.com, or visit www.inspired holisticwellness.com. RSVP is appreciated. The Romans 12:2 Group meets from 7–8:30 p.m. Mondays at 204 W. High St., Bellefonte. The group is an addictions breakaway program sponsored by Lifegate Baptist Church, and is open to all who are suffering from any form of addiction as well as to family members that may be affected by the addict’s behavior. Call (814) 353–1942. Sacred Harp Singing meets from 7–8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Monday at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College. Visit www.statecollegesacredharp. com. The Snow Shoe Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Moshannon Community Center, Route 144, Snow Shoe. Soroptimist International of Centre County meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Atherton Hotel, 125 S. Atherton St., State College. Call (814) 234–0658 or email hjlaw11@aol.com. State College Area High School Class of ’65 meets for brunch at 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Way’s Fruit Market, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda. State College Downtown Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Mountain View Country Club, 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg. State College Lions Club meets at 6:15 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Rotary Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, 200 W. Park Ave., University Park. State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Hotel State College, 106 S. Allen St., State College, above The Corner Room. State College Weavers Guild meets from 7:30–9 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, September through May. Meetings are held in members’ homes. Refreshments are served at 7 p.m. For meeting location, visit www.state collegeweaversguild.weebly.com or call (814) 234–7344. Support Group for Family & Friends of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors, sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30–7 p.m. Mondays. Call (814) 237–5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc. org or visit www.ccwrc.org. Stroke Support Group meets at 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. There will be no meeting in August and December. Call Caroline Salva–Romero, speech therapy manager, or Linda Meyer, speech–language pathologist, at (814) 359–3421. The Survivors’ Support Group of the Cancer Survivors’ Association meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Monday of the month in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, will meet at 6:20 p.m. every Tuesday at the American Legion, 2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall. Weigh–in will be held from 5:30–6:20 p.m. Call Aurelia Confer at (814) 574–1747. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, PA 473 support group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room of Windsong Apartments at Brookline, 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College. Call Jane Wettstone at (814) 404–1689. TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday in various locations. Call Dick Kustin at (814) 238-2524 or Don Hohner at (908) 902-3122. Trout Unlimited, a nonprofit conservation organization, meets at 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday at Comfort Suites Hotel, 132 Village Drive, State College. Walker Grange #2007 meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Walker Township Building, 816 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte. Weight Loss Challenge meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Park Forest Baptist Church, 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College. Membership fee is $35. Contact Darlene Foster at (814) 238–8739 or rdf55@ verizon.net. WiNGs, the Women’s Network Group for women entrepreneurs, has a social from 8–8:30 a.m. and meets from 8:30–10:30 a.m., the third Wednesday of every month at the Patton Township conference room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Email membership@wngs.org or call (814) 360–1063. Women’s Welcome Club of State College meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College. Visit www.womenswelcomeclub.org or email wwcmembership@ gmail.com. Young at Hearts Club meets for Red Pin bowling at 1 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Millheim Lanes, Main Street, Millheim. A yearly $5 donation is requested to join the club. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Masculinity, sleep deprivation lead to safety issues By MATTHEW SWAYNE Special to The Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Economics and culture may have created a dangerously overworked and sleep-deprived segment of the American labor force, according to a Penn State researcher. From early American philosophers, such as Benjamin Franklin, to today’s caffeine-fueled Internet entrepreneurs, Americans, especially men, have learned to equate sleeping with laziness, often at the expense of their health and safety, said Alan Derickson, professor of labor and employment relations and history. Pairing masculinity with avoiding sleep became even more pronounced as the nation entered the industrial age, Derickson writes in “Dangerously Sleepy” (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2014). Many modern factories could not easily be shut down, requiring people to operate machinery 24 hours a day. “As methods of production became more capital intensive, it became an imperative to make sure that equipment did not sit idle,” said Derickson. “There were industries — paper and steel — that couldn’t shut down and needed people around the clock to run and maintain that equipment.” Derickson writes that evidence of

sleep-related health and safety problems in the workplace began to surface during the Industrial Revolution. As early as 1913, studies found a correlation between working long hours and the number of accidents. In addition to the possibility of injuries in accidents, studies continue to tie sleep deprivation with other health conditions. Studies link cardiovascular diseases, chronic fatigue and increased susceptibility to other disorders with work-related sleep deprivation. “Besides living in a dysfunctional somnolent state, sleep-deprived workers are known or suspected to be at greater risk of several diseases,” Derickson writes. Some industry leaders in the 20th century not only advocated skipping sleep, but created tools to help avoid sleep, according to Derickson. For example, Thomas Edison, who told the press he slept only about two hours a day, paved the way for the electric lighting that helped factories operate night and day. “That was a key to the creation of shift work and the reason why Edison has been called the father of the night shift,” Derickson said. As America modernized, the attack on sleep did not ease and in fact continues today, he said. Entrepreneurs who have become Internet moguls, such as Face-

book’s Mark Zuckerberg, are often praised for their marathon programming sessions. “The race for status and riches has continued to fascinate masses of spectators who have eagerly consumed television programs, movies, books and Internet offering featuring overworking, undersleeping entrepreneurs,” Derickson writes. Other industries, including health care and transportation, have similar problems with sleep deprivation. However, sleep deprivation in these industries can affect the safety and health of more people than those workers avoiding sleep. As medical residents, for example, doctors train by regularly working long shifts. This can put patients at risk of not receiving the correct treatment. Long-haul truck drivers, who tout their ability to drive many hours as a badge of honor, may also jeopardize other motorists, the researcher said. “Then, this doesn’t become just an issue of the health of a doctor, or a truck driver,” Derickson said. “This can affect the health and safety of everyone.” Using drugs and other means to regulate sleep patterns is unique to the human species, the researcher said. “Humans are the only species that deprives itself of sleep,” said Derickson. “You don’t see a cow taking sedatives to get extra sleep.”

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PAIRING MASCULINITY with avoiding sleep became even more pronounced as the nation entered the industrial age.

Shale gas webinar series to kick off with two presentations From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension’s Marcellus Shale Gas Education Team will present two Web-based seminars this month. The first, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, will focus on the Oil and Gas Best Practices Design Guide prepared by the Pennsylvania Wilds Planning Team. The session will feature Jim Weaver, Tioga County planner, who will discuss various guidelines regarding protection of scenic views, roadway corridors, environmental responsibilities and collaborations, and education. “We have had excellent cooperation and input from the natural gas industry in the development of our design guide,” Weaver said. “We are now entering uncharted waters in implementation to protect community character and encourage stewardship of our natural and cultural resources in partnership with all the players.” The Pennsylvania Wilds is a 6-million-acre landscape in 13 north central counties that provide unique outdoor, historical and tourism experiences. The Pennsylvania Wilds Planning Team worked on the oil and gas best practices to strengthen and sustain the region’s natural-assetbased economy. The second webinar to be presented this month will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 23. It will examine the recent state Supreme Court ruling on Act 13, Pennsylvania’s oil and gas law. Ross Pifer, clinical professor of law and director of Penn State’s Agricultural Law Resource and Reference Center and the Rural Economic Development Clinic, will preside over the session. Penn State Extension’s Marcellus Education Team provides monthly webinars on a variety of topics. Upcoming webinars for 2014 include: Feb. 20 — A Look at Recent Well Waste and Production, featuring Dave Yoxtheimer, extension associate with the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, and Matt Henderson, shale gas asset manager for the center. March 20 — Land and Property Valuations with Shale Development, featuring Jeffrey Kern, senior appraiser for Resource Technologies Corp. April 17 — Pennsylvania Royalty Calculations and Decline Curves, featuring Jim Ladlee, associate director of the Penn State Marcellus Center and director of special initiatives for the Penn State Shale Training and Education Center. Registration for the webinars is not necessary and all are welcome to participate by logging in to the website. For more information, contact Carol Loveland at (570) 320-

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PENN STATE Extension’s Marcellus Shale Gas Education Team will hold two Web-based seminars this month. The first webinar will feature Jim Weaver, Tioga County planner. 4429 or cal24@psu.edu. Previous webinars, publications and information also are available on the Penn State Extension natural gas website covering a variety of topics, such as the volume of gas in shale formations under Pennsylvania; Act 13; seismic testing; air pollution from gas development; water use and quality; natural gas liquids regional development; royalties; gas-leasing considerations for landowners; gas pipelines and right-of-way issues; legal issues surrounding gas development; the impact of Marcellus gas development on forestland; gas pipelines and pipeline project trends; and the reclamation of cuttings from the drilling of Marcellus Shale natural gas wells.

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The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County Recorder of Deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

RECORDED DEC. 23-27, 2013 BENNER TOWNSHIP

DEED TRANSFERS

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Asher Lucas Group LLC to Kristy M. Boob and Craig M. Boob, 125 Heckman Cemetery Road, Spring Mills, $44,900. Charles W. Smeltzer estate, Norma J. Smeltzer and Normal J. Smeltzer administer to Brenda L. Yinger, Joanne M. Gumpper, Deborah Ann Dettinger and Tammy J. Hilderbrand, 207 Ranch Lane, Spring Mills, $1. Kevin E. Weber and Susan K. Weber to Elizabeth A. Gordon and Levi J. Gordon, 103 Pearl Drive, Spring Mills, $1.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Berks Construction Company Inc. and Berks Homes to Matthew K. Kader and Michelle Pearce, 204 Amberleigh Lane, Bellefonte, $182,200. Ella K. Kerstetter and Eric J. Weber to Melissa M. Weber, 147 Cambridge Lane, $166,900. Thomas P. Rider and Paulette M. Rider to Thomas P. Rider, 1678 Purdue Mountain Road, Bellefonte, $1. Trubuild LLC to Kenneth C. Weaver and Sandra L. Weaver, 7B-374 Meadow Flower Circle, Bellefonte, $288,000.

Michael Hunter and Wendy Hunter to Allen W. Quick and Shanon L. Quick, 11 Stonerow Lane Port Matilda, $217,500. S&A Homes Inc. to Christopher P. Mitchell and Jennifer K. Mitchell, 33 Harness Drive, Port Matilda, $382,151.

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP

JMJ Associates to Ingelby Holdings LLC, 139 Weather Rock Road, Woodward, $1.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

January 16-22, 2014

Freda W. Shawver estate, Ruth S. Confer co-executor, Jeffrey M. Shawver co-executor and Stephen P. Shawver co-executor to Christopher E. Boone, 118 Miller Road, Spring Mills, $120,000.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Mary Blanche Johnson estate, Mary B. Johnson estate, Mary Johnson estate, Mary Lynn Toth co-executor, Frances Thompson co-executor and Frances Agnes Thompson co-executor to Stony Acres Realty LLC, 111 Stony Point, Philipsburg, $60,000. J. Winston Harpster to John W. Harpster Jr. and Douglas W. Harpster, S. Centre St., Philipsburg, $1. James Anthony Muruschak and Yvonne E. Muruschak to Yvonne E. Muruschak, James Anthony Muruschak and Jennifer A. Muruschak, 220 and 248 N. Richard St., Philipsburg, $1.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Homer Breault to Connie A. Bair-Holt, 104 Sycamore Lane, Karthaus, $20,000.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

Royal A. Kline Jr. estate and Alan F. Kirk administer to Anne Kline, 522 Beaver Meadow Trail, Philipsburg, $68,000.

Bonnie L. Hebden to Bonnie L. Hebden and Edward Mitchell Calvert, 102 Fountain Road, Snow Shoe, $1. Rudy A. Shaffer and Rhoda E. Shaffer to Allan C. Myers, Dennis L. Myers, Harry J. Myers Jr., Harry J. Myers III, Eugene C. Myers and Kenneth T. Myers, 605 Lucas Ridge Road, Snow Shoe, $158,000.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Joan M. Catello and Gerald Catello to Cameron Vogt and Natasha Vogt, 226 Elm St., State College, $133,000. William A. Gendron to Thomas R. Leithauser and Debra H. Leithauser, 163 Dale St., State College, $440,000. Roger M. Prior and Patricia M. Wamboldt to Roger M. Prior, 2300 Jalice Circle, State College, $1.

CURTIN TOWNSHIP

Thomas W. Bucher and Jody M. Bucher to Thomas W. Bucher and Jody M. Bucher, Deer Ridge Road, Howard, $1. John David Vesci estate, John D. Vesci estate, Jeffrey Allen Vesci administer and Jeffrey Allen Vesci heir to Thomas Emery Watson and Karen Marie Watson, 3006 Little Marsh Creek Road, Howard, $32,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

John E. Arrington and Joni L. Arrington to Emily C. Fritts and Brandon Ray Fritts, 171 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills, $142,000. Capitos Family Trust, Joseph A. Capitos trustee and Virginia Capitos trustee to Brad M. Rickabaugh and Angela M. Rickabaugh, 211 Greenlee Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $212,000. Charles A. Farrell and Constance B. Farrell to J. and G. Moyer LLC, 3005 Enterprise Drive, State College, $849,000. Janet Rider and John Zimmerman to John Zimmerman and Janet Rider. Janet L. Rider to Evergreen Acres LLC, 1707 W. Gatesburg Road, State College, $1,261,000. HSBC Bank USA to Benny Wang, 2397 Setter Run Lane, State College, $290,299. S&A Homes Inc. to Aissa Wade, 2461 Prairie Rose Lane, State College, $340,595. Rodger P. and Gloria J. Snow Trust, Dean R. Snow cotrustee, Mary S. Snow co-trustee, Mary Suzanne Snow Keitel co-trustee and Deborah J. Gustafson co-trustee to Dean R. Snow and Janet C. Snow, 1101 W. Beaver Ave., State College, $1.

First Keystone Community Bank to Chris E. Garman and Log Building Maintenance and Restoration, 111 Eagles Nest Road, Beech Creek, $15,000.

MILES TOWNSHIP

Samuel S. Zook and Rebecca F. Zook to Ethan E. Hull, Shaffertown Road, Madisonburg, $338,000. Samuel S. Zook and Rebecca F. Zook to Dustin R. Boob and Bethany N. Boob, 213 Shaffertown Road, Madisonburg, $312,000.

MILESBURG BOROUGH

William C. Hughes and Diane L. Hughes to Parking Lot Services, 109 Turnpike St., Milesburg, $180,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Eric K. Dare and Caitlin B. Dare to Eric K. Dare and Caitlin B. Dare, 292 Mitchell Road, State College, $1. Carmen E. Martinez to Brandon Woelkers and Michelle Bixby, 2042 N. Oak Lane, State College, $188,000. Gray’s Woods and S&A Homes Inc. to David S. Williams and Jaimi Lyn Williams, 226 Glenndale Drive, Port Matilda, $332,761. Kenneth C. Weaver and Sandra L. Weaver to Andres Aradillas-Lopez and Maria L. Fernandez Medina, 229 Rhapsody Drive, Port Matilda, $480,000. Karena A. Wellar to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County Inc., 156 Woodycrest St., State College, $1.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

J. Winston Harpster to John W. Harpster Jr. and Douglas W. Harpster, 129 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, $1.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Dean E. Rupe and Madeline Rupe to Daniel S. Pick and Cassandra C. Pick, 436 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, $226,000.

John R. Miller Jr. and Melissa M. Miller to Daniel W. Parks, 131 Kelsey Lane, Bellefonte, $190,000.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Joe Hsieh, Yuan-Chuan Hsieh, Esther Hsieh and SueiSen Hsieh to Baoning Zhou and Wu Yue, 129 Locust Lane, State College, $2,000,000. John A. Marshall Revocable Living Trust and Zachariah Marshall trustee to David R. Williams and Patricia A. Williams, 1184 Oneida St., State College, $120,000. Mary E. McLaughlin estate and William N. M. Harrison administer to Luke P. Healy and Susan B. Healy, 1346 Sandpiper Drive, State College, $395,000. Larry L. Podey and Nancy L. Podey to Steven W. Haffner and Amy S. Haffner, 239 W. Crestmont Ave., State College, $150,000. Rodger P. and Gloria J. Snow Trust, Dean R. Snow cotrustee, Mary S. Snow co-trustee, Mary Suzanne Snow Keitel co-trustee and Deborah J. Gustafson co-trustee to Mary S. Snow and Douglas E. Gonzales, 606 E. McCormick Ave., State College, $1. Rodger P. and Gloria J. Snow Trust, Dean R. Snow cotrustee, Mary S. Snow co-trustee, Mary Suzanne Snow Keitel co-trustee and Deborah J. Gustafson co-trustee to Mary S. Snow and Douglas E. Gonzales, 801 Crabapple Court, State College, $1. Rodger P. and Gloria J. Snow Trust, Dean R. Snow cotrustee, Mary S. Snow co-trustee, Mary Suzanne Snow Keitel co-trustee and Deborah J. Gustafson co-trustee to Dean R. Snow and Janet C. Snow, 1002 S. Garner St., State College, $1. Kimberly A. Strine to Thomas C. Falvo and Anne L. Falvo, 1743 Blue Course Drive, State College, $146,500.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

First Line Development Two Inc. and S&A Homes Inc. to Robert O. Harvey and Deborah A. Harvey, 268 Archers Glen Circle, Bellefonte, $340,037. — Compiled by Gazette staff

Several businesses leave Nittany Mall for new locations By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Location, location, location. That’s the answer for many businesses in State College, including several once located inside the Nittany Mall. Recently, a number of stores have either left or are in the process of leaving the mall, including Gardners Candies, Kranich’s Jewelers, Gap and Gap Kids, Aeropostale, Kitchen Collection and CVS. Where are they going? Nearly all have moved to stand-alone or plaza-style locations. Kranich’s Jewelers left the mall in October to open up a store on North Atherton Street. “When we left the mall our business there was still doing well,” said Charles Kranich, owner of four jewelry stores. “However we believed the mall traffic was less than it had been in previous years. It had been declining.” With a high concentration of major stores on North Atherton Street, Kranich said he felt it was more important to have a presence in that area versus the mall. The North Atherton area has many larger stores, includ-

ing Best Buy, TJ Maxx and Wal-Mart, creating a desirable location for other businesses. “In our last few years at the mall we felt we were generating our own traffic more than benefiting from the traffic the mall brought to us,” Kranich said. “We’ve been very pleased with the new store. Even though we were doing well in the mall we are doing considerably better in our North Atherton location.” Gardners Candies also viewed the North Atherton business area as a prime location. The company closed its shop in the mall on Dec. 31 and opened its North Atherton location just days later. A grand opening is planned for Saturday, Feb. 1. Gardners Candies president Sam Phillips said sales were fine at the mall and when the lease came to an end there was consideration to renew it. However, a location next to Panera Bread on North Atherton became more appealing. “We thought that was an excellent location and we jumped at it,” Phillips said. The company considered keeping the store in the mall along with opening a new location, however, Phillips said the size of the State College market only allowed for one store.

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“We liked the concept of our new store location because the concept of free-standing stores seems to be doing very well,” Phillips said. “We are excited about the new location. We feel the North Atherton Street corridor is the prime retail area for State College shoppers.” Two other stores in the mall, Gap and Gap Kids, are closing, and a Gap Factory Store is set to open Friday, Jan. 24, in the Trader Joe’s Plaza on North Atherton. “At Gap Inc., we’re constantly reevaluating our real estate portfolio to ensure we have the right stores in the right places to best serve our customers,” said Gap spokeswoman Andrea Hicklin. Kitchen Collection is currently holding its “going out of business” sale at the mall. Kelli Yeager, marketing manager for the company, said the closing is simply part of the normal life cycle of a store. “Any time that we exit a location, it’s usually that the life cycle of the location has come to its end,” Yeager said. “On any given year we open stores and close stores. There’s nothing really unusual about it.” Nittany Mall general manager Lou Kanzleiter told StateCollege.com the recent exit of businesses is not out of the ordinary for the shopping mall industry. “Primarily, the recent closings at Nittany Mall are attributed to a natural cycle of lease expirations and renewals, which is not unique to only Nittany, but rather a common practice in our industry, particularly after the holiday season,” Kanzleiter said in an e-mail. Kanzleiter said management is working to bring new stores into the mall. “Our leasing team is diligent in working to find the best fit for these vacancies based on the needs of our shoppers and the State College community. As we progress in our efforts, we will be sure to inform the region,” he said. The mall is a Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Property. Hari Sridhar, an assistant professor of marketing at Penn State, said in general a shopping mall works this way: Larger department stores that serve as anchors do not pay rent for the space they occupy, as they are expected to draw in shoppers; the smaller stores lease their spaces at the mall and subsequently enjoy the benefits of the foot traffic the anchor stores create.

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