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Ice, ice baby: Plungers brave frigid waters

Some on council question need for tax increase By NATHAN PIPENBERG

By CHRIS MORELLI

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STATE COLLEGE — With only a week left before voting to pass next year’s budget, some members of the State College Borough council are questioning whether the budget should include a real estate tax hike. Council member Jim Rosenberger was most vocal, raising concerns that the hike might be unnecessary and harmful to State College’s reputation for affordability. “It’s good for the borough not to be seen as an excessively high-cost area in this climate,” he said. But Tom Fountaine, State College Borough manager, said that foregoing a tax increase would result in a “drastic cut in service and operational procedures.” As it stands, the 2014 budget will be settled by both some reserve spending and by raising taxes. The plan includes drawing $550,000 from savings and generating $600,000 through the tax increase. According to borough officials, the average homeowner’s tax payments will increase about $7 per month. Fountaine also said “IT’S GOOD for that the decision for the the borough not tax hike was influenced by the 2013 spending to be seen as an results. If current preexcessively high- dictions are accurate, 2013 fiscal year will cost area in this the end in the red, by about climate.” $600,000. Rosenberger said Jim Rosenberger he was not interested Council member in reworking other aspects of spending to settle the budget. Instead, he said, he would prefer to see the budget shortfall covered by drawing solely from reserve funds. Fountaine said that in his experience it would not be a good solution. To increase reserve fund spending even more, he said, could dry up savings and eventually result in an even more significant tax increase in 2015. Other council members said that with a vote on the budget arriving in just a week, the time has passed to ask borough staff to create a budget without a tax increase. “That would have been a reasonable question a month ago,” council member Peter Morris said. Rosenberger said it was not until Monday night’s meeting that he finally understood the budget. “It took that long to get a picture of the budget,” he said. Rosenberger said that he is willing to do the legwork. Tax increase, Page 4

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BANKING ON IT: According to Carol Pioli, the executive director of the State College Area Food Bank, the Farmers to Food Bank program has been a great success.

Rotary Club effort feeds area hungry By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — As the State College Downtown Rotary Club’s fifth Farmers to Food Bank came to a close last month, it reported 5,819 pounds of fresh food was donated to the State College Area Food Bank in 2013, bringing the project’s all-time total to more than 27,000 pounds of contributions. Roger Fetter, member and treasurer of the State College Downtown Rotary Club, said since 2008 Rotary volunteers have transported excess food from the Friday farmers’ market on Locust Lane to the food bank on Hamilton Avenue. In its first full year in 2009, 5,166 pounds of food was donated, he said. “It’s the generosity of the vendors,” Fetter said. “Without the vendors contributing … we wouldn’t have anything to transport.” The farmers’ market cycle is about 20 weeks long, he said, and runs from the beginning of May through mid-November. About 20 vendors in total participate. Farmers to Food Bank started after Fetter, a regular at the Friday

market, learned that unsold food from the market was being composted. “I said ‘we need to change this. We need to make this available to folks’,” he said. In 2010 5,466 pounds of food was donated. In 2011 that number was 3,936, and in 2012, donations reached 6,661 pounds, according to Fetter. “If you add these numbers up, the vendors have donated 27,048 pounds of fresh produce and baked goods to the food bank … that’s 13 (and) one-half tons,” he said. Estimating an average of $2.75 per pound, this equates to a value of about $75,000 over the last five years, Fetter said. Providing fresh produce and freshly baked goods to the food bank, rather than canned items, presents more nutritious options, he said. “It’s really been well embraced by the clients of the food bank, too,” Fetter said. Not only does Rotary plan to continue the project next year, Fetter Food bank, Page 3

HOWARD — Some wore swimsuits. Some dressed like superheroes. Some wore tutus. Their goal, however, was the same — brave the icy waters at Bald Eagle State Park for a good cause. The annual Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraiser for the Centre County YMCA’s Open Doors Program. Liz Toukonen, executive director of the Bellefonte YMCA branch, said that the Polar Bear Plunge continues to be one of the YMCA’s most popular fundraisers. “We had a very successful day,” Toukonen said. “We had around 145 plungers and we raised over $47,000, so we were real happy with that. It was a beautiful scene.” Temperatures were in the low 30s for the Polar Bear Plunge, which took place late in the morning on Dec. 7. “It was gorgeous out there,” Toukonen said with a laugh, “but I think the weather might have scared a few people away.” In addition to the plungers, there are always friends and family who come out just to see the spectacle. “There are always a lot of spectators that come out. It’s very unique to this area,” Toukonen said. “That’s why we started it 11 years ago … it was Plungers, Page 4

n For more photos from the Polar Bear Plunge, see Page 16

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POLAR EXPRESSIONS: Plungers braved the icy waters at Bald Eagle State Park on Saturday during the Polar Bear Plunge. Temperatures were in the 30s for the YMCA’s annual event.

Penn State students lend a hand at Jeans for Teens By CHRIS MORELLI

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HELPING HANDS: Penn State students volunteered their time to wrap presents on Sunday afternoon at the annual Jeans For Teens event, which provides clothing to less fortunate children. Opinion ............................. 6 Education ....................... 7, 8

Health & Wellness ........ 9, 10 Community ................ 11-18

STATE COLLEGE — The community room at the Nittany Mall was, quite simply, bursting at the seams. Wrapping paper, ribbon and bows spilled onto the floor as volunteers worked at a breakneck pace to wrap presents as a part of the Jeans For Teens program. The Jeans For Teens program is a part of the Centre County Youth Service Bureau’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Every year, around Christmastime, Centre County youth are able to shop for clothes at no cost to them. The items are then wrapped and delivered to the children so they have something to open on Christmas morning. “It’s a total team effort,” said Denise McCann, division director of community based services at

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YSB. “It’s really heartwarming to see all of the students out helping, giving back to the community. Lots of kids are benefiting by having gifts to open on Christmas morning.” On a snowy Sunday afternoon, Penn State students turned out in droves to help wrap gifts. Children were given gift cards to shop at stores in the Nittany Mall and elsewhere. Presents were then transported back to the room and wrapped. Taylor Spencer was one of the Penn State students who gave up her Sunday afternoon to wrap gifts. “I think it’s really important to give everyone a chance to have a happy Christmas,” Spencer, a sophomore, said. “I decided, ‘why not give back?’ It’s easy and simple … we just come, take (the kids) around, help them pick out things so they Jeans, Page 4

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Front and Centre MERRY MILLHEIM: Several businesses in Millheim recently held their annual holiday event. The special night featured a craft sale at the Bremen Town Ballroom as well as a harp and cello concert at Green Drake. Page 11

PACKED HOUSE: The Bryce Jordan Center was filled to the rafters on Sunday as Penn State played host to Pitt on the wrestling mat. The capacity crowd was the largest crowd to ever watch an NCAA dual meet. Page 23

PAYING TRIBUTE: On Dec.7, a group of more than 40 people commemorated the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. It was the 72nd anniversary of one of the most shocking days in United States history. Page 14

BAH HUMBUG: “Scrooge! The Musical” is back for its second year at The State Theatre in downtown State College. The lively twist on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will delight those of all ages. Page 31

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The Centre County Gazette corrects errors as soon as they are brought to our attention. Please contact us at editor@centrecountygazette.com to report a correction. CORRECTION: In last week’s edition of The Gazette, an incorrect version of the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas map appeared. A corrected version of this year’s map can be found on Page 29.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State police are investigating three burglaries that were reported on Dec. 8. According to police, someone took an iPhone and wallet from an unlocked room in Beaver Hall. That incident took place between 12:10 and 12:25 p.m. on Sunday.

A laptop was then stolen from an unlocked room in Shunk Hall between 1 and 1:05 p.m. A third incident took place on Sunday evening, when someone took a laptop from an unlocked room in Stephens Hall. The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact Penn State police at (814) 863-1111.

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Stricter Right-to-Know Law may have helped in PSU case Even aggressive defenders of open governance agree: Better transparency at Penn State University probably would not have kept longtime assistant coach Jerry Sandusky from abusing young boys. But mandating broad public access to Penn State records might have helped snare the pedophile sooner and forced school officials to address fallout more candidly, allowing more opportunities for accountability and public input, open records advocates say. “To avoid future scandals and difficulties, transparency will always help,” said Sen. Andrew Dinniman, a Chester County Democrat who supports pending state bills that would expand open records access at Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh and Temple and Lincoln universities. “The public is insisting on transparency. That’s a good thing, and the universities need to accommodate what the public — which is providing the money — is insisting on.” No one at Penn State was available to discuss questions, spokeswoman Lisa Powers said. Dinniman and Rep. Scott Conklin, a Centre County Democrat whose district includes the Penn State University Park campus, said the Sandusky scandal directed bipartisan attention to transparency at the four state-related schools. Together, they receive more than $500 million a year in state money but remain mostly exempt from the Right-to-Know Law under a 2008 amendment. Penn State vowed not to use taxpayer money for 26 victim settlements, related legal fees and other expenses from the scandal, which have topped $110 million. A Centre County jury found Sandusky guilty in June 2012 of abusing 10 boys over 15 years, often on Penn State grounds. Three former university administrators await trial on charges they helped conceal

concerns about Sandusky for years. Prosecutors have cited as evidence various university records, including email messages sent among the administrators. “You could have the strongest right-toknow law in the U.S., and I don’t think it would have stopped Jerry Sandusky,” said Terry Mutchler, executive director at the state Office of Open Records. “However, I do think that, had the university been subject to the Right-to-Know Law, the citizens of the commonwealth might have been tipped off earlier. That may have, in some way, then prevented some of that illegal activity.” For example, Mutchler said legal bills Penn State received as administrators weighed how to approach Sandusky could have shed light on the ordeal. It would have been up to reporters or other citizens to request those records. Conklin said better disclosure standards could have invited more open decision-making. He pointed to trustees’ closed-door decision in November 2011 to remove then-football Coach Joe Paterno and then-President Graham Spanier, along with the school’s acceptance of unprecedented sanctions from the NCAA in July 2012. The law requires state-related universities to disclose only select details, such as salaries for their 25 highest-paid workers. They keep confidential many employees’ salaries, contracts, expenses and other records that state-owned agencies such as the State System of Higher Education must present on request. The inconsistency makes sense because state-related schools are not state agencies and they account for tax money they receive, school attorneys argued at an October hearing in Harrisburg. Their state appropriations allow for a state audit, they said. Disclosure could affect employee morale, the confidentiality of research and leverage in negotiating contracts, the lawyers said. In Pitt’s case, state money makes up

Still time to help Toys for Tots By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — It’s not too late to help a deserving child this Christmas season through Centre County’s Toys for Tots program, with the greatest need being for children 10 and older. Coordinator Gene Weller, a retired major in the U.S. Marines Reserves, told StateCollege.com that the greatest need is among children between birth and 2 years old and children 10 and older. More specifically, 41 percent of children served at the State College Food Bank are 10 and older, Weller said. “For these older ages, there are other options besides ‘toys’ that are appropriate. From donated dollars, we purchased items from wholesalers that include curling irons, bath sets, fishing kits, sleeping bags, telescopes, mp3 players, watches, jewelry sets, clock radios (and the like),” Weller said. There are more than 200 gift drop-off sites across the county. Collection boxes will be removed by Dec. 16. A legion of volunteers will work together to wrap each donated gift. Wrapping will begin Dec. 14 at the Penn Stater Conference Center. The following are wrapping sessions open to the public: n 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 n 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 15 n 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 16 n 1 to 8 p.m., Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 In past years, the number of volunteers on the first three days prevented the need of wrapping sessions beyond the third day. All volunteers are required to sign a Toys for Tots gratuitous service agreement. Minors must have the signature of a parent or guardian. Forms will be available at the wrapping site. This is the 27th year the program has been sponsored by the Nittany Leathernecks, a detachment of active duty and re-

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IT’S LESS THAN two weeks before Christmas, but there is still time to help Centre County children through the annual Toys for Tots campaign.

tired U.S. Marines. The organization oversees the Toys for Tots collection campaign but area food banks and the State College Elks Club are in charge of distributing toys to needy children. Anyone seeking assistance from Toys for Tots is requested to contact a county food pantry. For assistance determining your county food pantry, contact the Centre County Help Line at (800) 494-2500. Toys for Tots supporters represent a broad cross-section of the community, including area businesses, private individuals, various departments at Penn State, food banks and state social service agencies.

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less than 8 percent of the budget. “Trying to fit the state-related universities into the category of state agencies is not only contrary to the carefully designed legislative status of these institutions, but also is unnecessary,” Pitt spokesman Ken Service said. The schools have some sympathy in the Legislature. Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, R-Delaware County, believes they should be covered more fully under the Right-to-Know Law but not to the extent of state agencies, his spokesman Erik Arneson said. “Certainly, every tax dollar used to fund

them should be fully transparent,” though much of the schools’ support comes from tuition, endowments, foundations and other sources, he said. Mutchler and Dinniman said universities across the country comply with more stringent rules, with exemptions for sensitive information. Dinniman expects Pennsylvania lawmakers to vote on strengthened open-government proposals by summer. They are reviewing feedback from the universities. “In other states, this is not a controversy at all,” Dinniman said.

PSU gift failed ‘gut check’ for top open records officer By ADAM SMELTZ Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Not long after Terry Mutchler became Pennsylvania’s open records officer, a Penn State University representative suggested a gift that “didn’t pass the gut check,” she says. At an August 2008 meeting, someone from the school’s alumni association offered her four free, 50-yard line tickets to a homecoming football game at Beaver Stadium, Mutchler said. She does not recall the person’s name. “Under the most generous interpretation, it was a welcoming gesture. Under a more cynical interpretation, it was a beholden situation,” Mutchler said. “I think if I would have accepted those tickets, I would have felt beholden to Penn State. And that’s something I was not willing to do.” Penn State spokeswoman Lisa Powers said her university colleagues could not recall an offer to Mutchler. Penn State obeys disclosure laws by reporting the football tickets it gives to lawmakers, Powers said.

She said the school invites state officials with whom “we have ongoing professional relationships.” The state Office of Open Records, a quasi-judicial agency for which Mutchler is executive director, adjudicates appeals when a public office refuses to share information sought under the Right-to-Know Law. The law largely exempts Penn State. Her office has received — and, under the law, rejected — hundreds of requests seeking records from Penn State about the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. Jeff Brauer, a political science professor at Keystone College in Lackawanna County, praised Mutchler for refusing the tickets, saying, “It absolutely does not pass the smell test.” Mutchler said the university did not ask for favorable treatment, and she did not report the matter to the state Ethics Commission, noting Penn State did nothing illegal. Lawmakers are debating whether to bring Penn State and other state-related universities under stricter open-records rules.

Food bank, from page 1 said he’s trying to expand the concept to other Rotary groups within the region. “If you’ve got a farmers’ market and you’ve got a food bank you need to tie the two together,” he said. Carol Pioli, executive director of the State College Area Food Bank, said thanks to Farmers to Food Bank, plus a group of community gardeners that has also donated produce, food bank clients have been able to have a great assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables during the year. Fresh produce provides the opportunity for healthier eating, Pioli said, especially during the summer months. “It’s there for them,” she said. “(We) encourage them to take as much as they need.” Sometimes the food bank will even pull recipes off the Web pertaining to particular vegetables, Pioli said. Summer donations provide a wide selection of vegetables, she said, such as cabbage, carrots, beets, lettuce and radish. And since Farmers to Food Bank runs through mid-November, the options

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CANNED GOODS and non-perishable items are stocked for the winter months at the State College Area Food Bank.

change again with the season, Pioli said. “Towards the end we were getting some winter vegetables also,” she said. For more information about the State College Rotary visit statecollegerotary.org. For more information about the State College Area Food Bank visit foodbank.centreconnect.org.

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MEGAN BELL wraps gifts in the community room at the Nittany Mall on Sunday. Jeans, from page 1 TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette

SARA HOY, center, celebrated her 31st birthday at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Polar Bear Plunge, which was held at Bald Eagle State Park. Plungers, from page 1 something no one else did. We have a lot of fun with it.â&#x20AC;? As usual, there were some unique costumes. One group of plungers dressed like pirates. Another group wore costumes from the Justice League. Others simply donned their swim trunks and bikinis. Even Santa Claus made an appearance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were a lot of really good costumes. People tend to get really creative,â&#x20AC;? Toukonen said. For Sara Hoy, of State College, the Polar Bear Plunge was a part of her birthday celebration. Hoy turned 31 on Dec. 6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always looking to give back to the community,â&#x20AC;? Hoy explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I looked at the date, I saw that it fell on the day after my birthday. I thought it would be a great way to tie everything together â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the YMCA, my birthday. I wanted to throw in some adventure and have my friends involved as well.â&#x20AC;? Hoy had never participated in the Polar Bear Plunge before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a big water person. I

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Money raised at the Polar Bear Plunge goes directly to the Open Door Program. The program allows families who cannot afford the cost of a YMCA membership to take part in the Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and activities. Everything from workout facilities to the gym and swimming lessons are included as part of the Open Door Program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really benefits a great cause. At the Y, we turn no one away for their inability to pay. All those funds go right back into our community. Without it, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do what we want to do, which is make sure everyone has that Y experience. We gave out over $345,000 to members of our community last year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge,â&#x20AC;? Toukonen said. According to Toukonen, around one in four people who use the YMCA facilities are getting some type of assistance with a membership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the person next to you on the treadmill. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the child in your kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swimming class or in the child care program. Nobody knows. They are a full member just like everybody else,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Council member Ron Filippelli said he was interested in removing the tax hike, if it could be done in a financially stable way, without cutting services. At the meeting, council also clarified issues with a proposed student housing development. Council confirmed that the Metropolitan, a 145-foot complex planned for construction on the corner of Atherton Street and College Avenue, would be built without balconies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a restriction council has put on other developers in recent years as well. Before council votes to approve or deny the project, the plan will go before a public hearing on Dec. 16.

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have something nice to open.â&#x20AC;? According to Spencer, she had no qualms about giving up her Sunday. More than 100 volunteers showed up for the event. Spencer was glad to be a part of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To see everyone out on a Sunday, giving up their time, doing something nice, it does feel good. It makes me feel better knowing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a part of something like this,â&#x20AC;? Spencer said. With a name like Jeans For Teens, the gifts consist of clothing, obviously. Jeans, T-shirts, socks and shoes filled the room. Workers wrapped as quickly as they could. Most packages were decorated with ribbons or bows. Some with both. Another Penn State student, Catherine Kauffman, said that she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a better way to spend a snowy Sunday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a part of Circle K and they presented this project,â&#x20AC;? Kauffman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really love to do community service. I feel like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important for every child to get Christmas presents on Christmas Day. The look in their eyes when we help them pick out clothes is just really special.â&#x20AC;? For Kauffman, the event was a labor of love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes me feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m making a difference in someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. I know that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m fortunate â&#x20AC;Ś but knowing that I can help makes me feel really good.â&#x20AC;? For YSB intern Lacey Layberger, it was her first Jeans for Teens. She helped coordinate those who were shopping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a shopper, I was a store coordinator. I got to check in with everyone, make sure they were having fun, make sure they could find what they needed. I helped people find some different departments, things like that,â&#x20AC;? she said as she wrapped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was fun.â&#x20AC;? Each child in the Jeans For Teens program was given a $100 gift card. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was neat to see how much stuff they were able to get,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just knowing they need these things and it will be very helpful to them this holiday season â&#x20AC;Ś thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good feeling.â&#x20AC;? According to McCann, Jeans For Teens is an important part of what takes place at YSB. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do this every year,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The United Way provides funding and the Big Brothers Big Sisters YSB staff are very intensely involved. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a crazy day, but a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? And at the end of the day, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do all the shopping,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all know what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to open something (on Christmas). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great feeling and now they have something to look forward to.â&#x20AC;?

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Penn State students charged with hate crimes By ADAM LIDGETT StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Two Penn State students have been charged with hate crimes following an anti-Semetic vandalism spree at a traditionally Jewish fraternity. Penn State students Eric Hyland, 19, of Export and Hayden Grom, 19, of New Fairfield, Conn., are accused of spray-painting images of swastikas and other anti-Semitic graffiti outside Beta Sigma Beta and neighboring Delta Sigma Phi. The pair is charged with ethnic intimidation, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct as a result of vandalism that occurred in early November. Police said the two teens spray-painted 12 vehicles, a Dumpster and a garage. Penn State spokeswoman Lisa Powers said that both Hyland and Grom were members of the Acacia fraternity, and have since been expelled from the fraternity. She said the Acacia National Fraternity is in the process of issuing a response to the incident. Powers said it is the university’s understanding that both men operated on their own and not as members of the fraternity. “This is an unfortunate and hurtful incident, and we are glad that so many people were able to assist police in determining the individuals responsible,” Powers said. “Hateful behavior in any form is not acceptable and perpetrators should be held accountable.”

The Acacia fraternity released a statement Monday, saying that the organization will continue to work with State College Police to make sure the Hyland and Grom are brought to justice. “The actions of these two individuals are contrary to the core values of Acacia and in no way represent the Penn State Chapter as a whole, nor any of the other 37 Acacia chapters and colonies across North America,” the Acacia fraternity said in a statement. “The chapter has been a pioneer in fostering diversity across religious, ethnic and racial lines, and the membership of today’s brotherhood proudly reflects this history.” Investigators said Hyland and Grom both confessed last week. The graffiti consisted mostly of antiSemitic language and symbols, but also included sexually graphic words, sexual images and the initials “K.K.K.” Police said most of the graffiti was targeted toward Beta Sigma Beta. 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 said. Police also found three other people who identified the two as the people who spray-painted the images. Police also credit both alumni and active members Beta Sigma Beta as well as the Penn State Inter-fraternity Council for helped solve the case.

Road improvements offer smoother, safer travels By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — It was a long time coming but safety improvements on two sections of a busy Ferguson Township road are now complete. Crews with PennDOT and Ferguson Township officially completed an improvement project for Whitehall Road late last month. Officials said the nearly $16 million project was undertaken to make the road safer for motorists and bicyclists. “Over the past two construction seasons, PennDOT has worked to improve traffic movement and ease congestion through the Whitehall Road area,” said Ben LaParne, assistant district executive for construction in PennDOT District 2. “Those improvements will have an impact on the lives of motorists, mass transit riders, bicyclists and pedestrians.” PennDOT spent $10.3 million on a three-mile project between Route 26 and Atherton Street included widening the road, adding a center left turn lane, adding marked bicycle lanes, installing new traffic signals, making drainage improvements, relocating waterlines and applying paving. HRI Inc. of State College was the contractor for the project. Ferguson Township spent $5.5 million

on a project between West College Avenue and Tadpole Road. After several months, construction detours were finally removed Nov. 22. Work in that section of Whitehall Road included realigning a curve notorious for accidents, moving utility poles away from the road and widening lanes and shoulders to allow more room for bicyclists and agriculture vehicles. Ferguson Township Public Works Director Dave Modricker said the road sees roughly 10,000 vehicles a day, so the improvements were important. Modricker said local residents and commuters grew frustrated with the project toward the end. However, since completion he’s received positive feedback on the improvements. “I’m really happy to have seen it come to a conclusion. ... We’ve gotten a number of compliments from motorists and people who live on the road who are happy with it,” Ferguson says. “The township appreciates everyone’s patience during construction and I think everyone is now pleased with the product now that we’re done.” PennDOT wants drivers to remember that bicyclists are also on the road. Specifically, PennDOT warns drivers to use caution, share the road with bicyclists and remain alert for bicyclists entering the road.

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A PEDESTRIAN WALKS past a mural of former South African President Nelson Mandela during a snow storm in Philadelphia on Dec. 10. Penn State paid tribute to Mandela during a ceremony on Sunday night.

PSU pays tribute to Mandela By ADAM LIDGETT StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Nelson Mandela and the lessons of his life were celebrated Monday night during a candlelight vigil outside Old Main. The vigil was hosted by the Penn State chapter of the NAACP. The former South African president was known throughout the world for opposing apartheid and South Africa’s policies of racial discrimination. He was jailed for 27 years. Penn State Assistant Dean for Diversity Enhancement Programs Jamie Campbell spoke at the vigil without a microphone, but loud enough for all to hear, even on a frigid night. He said he spoke as Mandela would have, as a man of the people, standing on the same ground as the crowd, and not upon the steps of Old Main. “For 27 years he was imprisoned for his dedication to the people,” Campbell said of Mandela. Campbell said people should learn from Mandela’s example of not hating your op-

pressors. “Mandela never sacrificed his dignity,” Campbell said. “Even after having to beg to hold his grandchild, he never said ‘I hate you.’” Campbell urged students to make an effort to be a part of something else bigger than themselves to honor Mandela’s legacy. Mira King, of Penn State’s African Student Association, said that the world has acknowledged Mandela’s legacy, and that students should take a cue from his leadership. “At this moment, 90 heads of state are heading to South Africa for what is expected to be the largest gathering of world leaders in Africa,” King said. Those world leaders attended a memorial service for Mandela Tuesday morning. She says people should analyze and learn from the decisions he made. She says that even though their positions may not be as radical as Mandela’s, they will affect those around them. “Mandela was not a superhero,” King said. “He was just a man who found his purpose.”

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World mourning loss of great man By Scripps Howard News Service The white South African system of apartheid was a brutal, cynical system of racial segregation that was becoming increasingly unsustainable and most observers believed it could end in only one way — massive bloodshed. The majority black population believed revolution to be inevitable and the white-ruled government made careful preparations to see that such a revolution would not succeed. It is owing largely to one man, Nelson Mandela, that neither came to pass. If Mandela could be cloned sub-Saharan Africa would be a much better place. Mandela was cruelly and unfairly convicted of crimes that consisted largely of wishful thinking and spent 27 years in prison on Robben Island for the dreamy and impractical scheme to overthrow white rule. He was taken to the island when he was 44 and returned when he was 71. He seemed by nature free of self-pity but during his days mining limestone and his nights in a small cell he developed an almost preternatural dignity. He also learned Afrikaans, the language of both his jailers and the ruling minority government, and it is not overstating the case to say he literally talked his way out of jail with his vision of a multiracial society. With the white Afrikaaner president, F.W. de Klerk, he negotiated the terms of the country’s first free election, which Mandela won handily. But in contrast to the pattern of African self-rule, where the first free election is the last, Mandela stepped down at the end of his term. Inevitably, the government fell into the hands of lesser men but, even so, it was still so much better than what preceded Mandela. Mandela had an uncanny sense of the appropriate gesture. His jailer from Robben Island was in the front row at his inauguration. When the South African rugby team, the Springboks, revered by whites, won the world championship, Mandela came down to the field wearing Springbok colors to present the trophy. He created a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which in practice did little of either, but it provided a badly needed outlet for the people to vent the anger and frustration they felt from the indignities suffered under apartheid. Mandela died Dec. 5 at 95. Regardless of whether or not you believe in the Great Man theory of history, Mandela was truly a great man.

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Opinion

December 12-18, 2013

Droning on about Amazon.com Unless there’s something to that myth about Muslim martyrs being issued 72 virgins in paradise, it’s probably of no comfort to the first adherent of radical Islam killed by an unmanned drone that his death has given rise to a potential revolution in the business of delivering small parcels to America doorsteps. Jeff Bezos believes that in five years fleets of drones will deliver small packages within minutes of the order being placed. Bezos could be dismissed as a nut except that he’s the founder and chief executive of the revolutionary and astonishingly successful retail operation Amazon. Dale McFeatters com. He would is a columnist for be a bad person Scripps-Howard to bet against, News Service. even with an impenetrable thicket of federal regulations to navigate before the first tchotchke is dropped on a doorstep. The prototype Amazon drone is

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about a yard in diameter, with eight propellers powered by eight lithium ion polymer battery packs (frankly, we have no idea what those are but that’s what the literature says) and a lifting capacity of 5 pounds. Amazon says 86 percent of its deliveries are 5 pounds or less. If you order an anvil, the company will have to deliver it by truck, and you’ll have to wait two or three days instead of 20 or 30 minutes. The drones don’t have to contend with traffic or search for parking spaces, although if the concept catches on and the air is filled with little robot helicopters, maybe they’ll have to. The technology exists for the drones to fly on their own, using GPS to navigate and radar to avoid flying into utility poles and sensors so it doesn’t slice up the family dog, but initially for Amazon’s and the customer’s peace of mind, the drones will be directed by controllers back at headquarters. With the war in Afghanistan winding down and the number of Taliban and al-Qaida seconds-in-command rapidly dwindling, there should be plenty of highly skilled drone controllers coming on the market. Admittedly, delivering a rush order of “Fifty Shades of Grey” doesn’t pack

quite the thrill of unleashing a Hellfire missile into a terrorist hide-out, but in peacetime we all have to make sacrifices. The professional paranoids are already worrying about Amazon drones being hacked and your new Rolodex watch being delivered to a shack down by the rail yard or drones hovering outside your bedroom window. These are surmountable problems; less so is the threat of deliberate vandalism. According to The Washington Post, which Bezos owns (and if he thinks newspapers are a good investment, shouldn’t you?), residents of one Colorado town have considered giving out hunting licenses for drones. First off, if it’s a military surplus drone, the sound of gunfire might set off some atavistic reflex deep within its wiring, one that escaped the civilian conversion, and it might seek to give you a chance to find out if that 72 virgins thing is really true. Or, Amazon could cut off deliveries to the town, notifying the residents that there are packages waiting for them but they’ll have to pick them up at the company’s headquarters in Seattle. A billionaire with his own fleet of drones is not someone you want to mess with.

Progress seen in fight against diabetes Diabetes is America’s No. 7 cause of death, killing 71,000 annually. This disorder endangers nearly 26 million Americans and adds 1.9 million new patients annually or 5,205 daily. Left unchecked, one third of American adults will be diabetic by 2050. U.S. diabetic care consumes some $245 billion annually and devours 20 percent of Medicare’s budget. And now the good news: Scientists and entrepreneurs are working hard to manage, treat and ultimately defeat this disease. And they are making progress. “Researchers are not choosing diabetes as their area of study,” warns Dr. Karen Talmadge, who chairs the AmeriDeRoy Murdock can Diabetes Asis a columnist for sociation. “One Scripps-Howard reason is the level News Service. of funding.” Enter the ADA’s new Pathway to Stop Diabetes. Over the next 10 years, Pathway aims to award $160 million to 100 promising young scientists who will invent new treatments and seek possible cures. Researchers will compete for these portable, five-year grants of up to $1,625,000 each. ADA wants to initiate researchers and accelerate the work of those already targeting diabetes. ADA particularly wants to introduce experts from unusual specialties to begin

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battling diabetes with “new or even radical ideas,” in ADA’s words. This could include using materials engineering to create benign cells and tissues to improve diabetics’ metabolisms. The first five to seven Pathway awardees will be unveiled in January, with grants totaling between some $8 million and $11 million. Dr. Taylor Wang, a physicist and former astronaut, invented the bioartificial pancreas. It emerged from research he conducted in zero gravity aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in April 1985. Wang now leads Encapsulife, a company dedicated to developing and marketing this device. The bio-artificial pancreas contains tens of thousands of living pancreas islets harvested from pigs or live human donors. These cells would be encased in a polymer capsule, fashioned into a pancake-like patch the size of a half-dollar coin, and implanted beneath the skin. Encapsulife says this device protects the islets from a diabetic’s auto-immune system. It welcomes the patient’s digestive glucose. This stimulates the islets to produce insulin and then secretes it automatically into the diabetic’s system — as would a working pancreas. Wang successfully reversed diabetes for up to seven months in nine dogs in 2007. More recently, he, Harvard’s Dr. James Markmann, and the living-cell patch counteracted diabetes in small monkeys without using immunosuppressants. A patent appears imminent. Vmersion Health, a San Franciscobased start-up, has developed Gluco-Share. It lets diabetics use their smartphones to monitor their self-

treatment and reward those who test their blood glucose, take insulin on schedule, and otherwise vigilantly care for themselves. “Young diabetics often do not understand the dire consequences of going off of their treatment regimens,” says Joe Madden, a 48-year old as broad-shouldered as the ballplayers his sportscaster father, John Madden, described across hundreds of games in his career. Sipping his coffee at the Cup of Joe Cafe on Sutter Street here, Madden adds, “We believe Gluco-Share is a promising way to give new diabetics incentives to keep doing what their doctors prescribe.” Madden launched Gluco-Share after his son Sam was diagnosed with diabetes at age 5. As most parents of diabetics recognize, material inducements motivate their children to manage their disease more carefully. Through Gluco-Share, diabetics — especially young ones — use their smartphones to record their glucose checks and insulin injections. Soon, users will be able to track diet and exercise. The points generated from each smartphone entry can be redeemed for video games from Electronic Arts (the makers of Madden NFL), onlinegame currency, and Lego (and other) toys from King’s Variety Stores. The parents and doctors of diabetics can use Gluco-Share’s data to evaluate patients, confirm their adherence to treatment plans, and correct them when they stray. Many miles, millions of research dollars and countless hours of laboratory time remain before diabetes follows smallpox into oblivion. But, for now, the momentum is undeniable and positive.

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Education

December 12-18, 2013

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PSU launches new website for adult students From Gazette staff reports

UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adults over age 25 are returning to school in growing numbers. The National Center for Education Statistics projects these enrollments will rise 20 percent to 10.7 million through 2020. Penn State is experiencing the same trend, and in 2012â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13 had 30,879 adult students at all Penn State campuses, excluding law, graduate and medical units and the study abroad program. To help current and prospective students successfully pursue their education, Penn State is launching a new enhanced website.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Education is valuable for adult learners,â&#x20AC;? said James Osborn, a Marine Corps veteran and Penn State York student enrolled in Business Essentials for Professionals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a little nervous starting out, but the accelerated evening classes are very beneficial. I enjoy being in class with other adult students and building networking relationships,â&#x20AC;? added Osborn, who lives in Spring Grove and works full time in logistics at Glatfelter Paper in York. A speech course has already â&#x20AC;&#x153;helped me prepare documents more effectively for meetings.â&#x20AC;? Making it easier for adults to start their

college careers or return to school after breaks is the goal of Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, which streamlines information. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to Shaheeda Wilks, of Penn Hills, who is enrolled in a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in organizational leadership at Penn State New Kensington. The earlier adult learner website helped her transition to Penn State from a community college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to better myself and my job opportunities, and a degree from Penn State will help me,â&#x20AC;? said Wilks, the mother of Jordan and a second son who is due in December. A dietary aide at Golden LivingCenter â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Penns Valley announces honor roll From Gazette staff reports SPRING MILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Penns Valley Junior-Senior High School honor roll for the first nine-week grading period has been announced by secondary principal Dustin Dalton.

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Grade 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jordan Andrus, Paige Auker, Madison Bair, Jetta Bobb, Alexander Boeckel, Cole Breon, Caroline Collison, Quentin Confer, Olia Corman, Jade Cruz, Isabella Culver, Jesse Darlington III, Hannah Dees, Amanda DeGarmo, Dalton Derugen, Ian Dodson, Maximillian Engle, Zachary Floray, Lauren Fox, Blair Fulmer, Jessica Garbrick, Caleigh Grenoble, Alexander Gretok, Olivia Hodgson, Danea Hurd, Ryan Johnson, Aubrey Kelley, Paige Kubalak, Zachary Limbaugh, Marissa Loner, Hannah Martin, Caden Martz, Elisha McClellan, Sophie McQuaide, Abigail Meyer, Sierra Orndorf, Branston Peese, Casey Rowles, Kayle Rowles, Joshua Rudy, Calvin Russell, Katherine Schafer, Grace Shawver, Baylor Shunk, Karly Smith, Alyssa Snook, Isaac Spotts, Marissa Stecko, Dylan Treaster, Clayton Upcraft, Nathaniel Warren, Gabriel Wert, Lukas Winkelblech, Tinesha Wolford and Lillian Woodring. Grade 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ziantha Baughman, Alyssa Boob, Colton Breon, Justine Bressler, Dayna Brown, Christopher Colwell, Alexa Culver, Levi Deitz, Millena Dorman, Aliyah Fetterolf, Rachel Fuller, Maddison Fye, Emma George, Nicholas Getz, Nathaniel Gillespie, Mya Good, Samuel Gray, Ashley Griffith, Lydia Hankinson, Emma Heckman, Grace Hockenberry, Jacob Hockenberry, Shania Holliday, Alexander Homan, Peyton Homan, Jordin Houtz, Jared Kines, Nicholas Kubalak, Samuel Kupp, Benjamin Leitzel, Rachel Lieb, Larissa Long, Lauren Long, Melina Lucas, Abigail Martin, Anna McFeely, Abigail Miller, Brianna Morgan, Sadie Niedermyer, Holly Pinamonti, Sydney Riegel, Morgan Rockey, Charles Romig, Brittany Rose, Hunter Rossman, Justin Sands, Jessye Smith, Joseph Steffen, Matthew Tobias, Olivia VanAmburgh, Payton Walker, Keira Whitman, Alexis Witherite and Hunter Zimmerman. Grade 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ryan Barber, Laurel Baughman, Kourtney Beamesderfer, Payton Bell, Timothy Breon, Grace Bussard, Keith Butts, Maxton Case, Stephanie Clouser, Joshua Cole, Olivia Corman, Haiden Crawford, Alyssa Denger, Connor Dix, Joy Done, Makayla Dreibelbis, Martha Dunkelberger, Minmay Duplanty, Abigail DuVall, Alexis Feidler, Stephen Gover, Katherine Haines, Harley Hess, Taylor Hettinger, Alicia Houser, Jared Hurd, Brock Johnstonbaugh, Paige Kerstetter, Jane Kistler, Ariana Krammes, David Kurm, Emalee Kubalak, Ayva Kunes, Elizabeth LingleBrooks, Ryan Long, Owen McFeely, Paige Myers, Taran Rowles, Lucas Sharer, Cassie Shook, Hunter Spicer, Hannah Spotts, Virginia Stattel, Dillon Steiger, Abigail Thom, Andrew Tobias, Michaela Wallingford, Celena Ward, Kyndra Weaver, Colton Wenrick, Rachel Wert, Jaclyn Wertz, Hail-

ee Wingard, Matthew Wolfe, McKinley Yarrington and Allison Zerby. Grade 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Benjamin Alexander, Raven Althouse, Destiny Andrus, Kendall Bartley, Emily Batdorf, Tara Besecker, Tyler Boob, Brinley Decker, Curtis Decker, Margaret Dunkelberger, Alicia Dutrow, Keith Griffith, Megan Grove, Chase Hart, Seth Hensley, Jordan Holsopple, Dylan Homan, Mackenzie Ironside, Kira Krape, Caitlyn Lundy, Olivia Meyer, Naomi Olsen-Zelman, Burton Peese, Karli Ripka, Taylor Shook, Reba Smith, Darian Stapleton, Ezekiel Warren, Justice Welshans, Joseph Witmer, Gabrielle Witmer, Corbin Woodring, Malarie Yoder and Dustin Zettle. Grade 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Zachary Auker, Samantha Bastress, Christopher Beamesderfer, Lucas Bitsko, Augustus Black, Kayla Bracken, Nakisha Breon, Cassidy Brown, Haley Brown, Jordan Brown, Molly Decker, Megan Duck, Ethan Dunlap, Isaac DuVall, Nicholas Fuller, Gabe Gensimore, Troy Green, Jordan Greenland, Linsey Guisewhite, Coleton Harter, Katrina Heckman, Marissa Hettinger, Rachel Hodgson, Olivia Jefferies, Torrey Johnson, David Keller, Valerie Kubalak, Benjamin Kupp, Nichole Leiby, Alyssa Limbaugh, Makayla Luse, Amber May, Carranda McCool, Daniel McFeely, Maria McQuaide, Dylan Michna, Adam Mothersbaugh, Gino Nicosia, Kylie Orndorf, Abigail Pierce, Tetiana Poliakova, Ryan Riegel, Alyssa Rote, Wyatt Sharp, Lydia Smith, Robert Stattel, James Steffen, Olivia VanHeyst, Mackenzie Wenrick and Tanner Zaffuto. Grade 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sarah Batdorf, Nicole Bienert, Tiffany Breon, Adalea Brindel, Harleigh Cole, Taylor Collison, Seth Cooke, Andrew Deardorff, Seth Decker, Lindsey Dix, Lauren Eberly, Emma Federinko, David Fox, Joshua Getz, Andrew Hankinson, Abigail Henning, Kevin Hicks, Tori Johnson, Casey Kuhlman, Rachel Long, Jenny Manning, Susanna Mills, Victoria Moses, Elizabeth Moyer, Michael Mundt, Lindsay Murphy, Kyle Myers, Taylor Noll, Melina Pinamonti, Dekota Ronk, Mitchell Shuey, Kara Smith, Marchelle Smucker, Brooke Spicer, Cody Stoner, Ashley Struble, Dalton Ulmanic, Brittany Walker, Lakotah Waltz, Nadie Webb and Nicholas Witherite.

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Grade 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Douglas Bierly, Desiree Bilby, Michael Bloom, Willliam Candelaria, Jr., Salvatore Castiglia, Justin Clouser, Dillon Covalt, Chloe Durkalec, Brooke Emel, Carter Felker, Austin Fetzer, Briana Hawkins, Sierra Horner, Morgan Hurd, Mackenzie Jodrie, Meagan Kocher, Matthew Manning, Jordyn Moses, McKenzie Neese, Jarren Pross, Isabella Racette, Ryan Ripka, Wyatt Roberts, Chloe Sasserman, Tessa Schrock, Kasey Selner, Alex Shaffer, Cameron Shaffer, Andrew Sharer, Nathan Spahr, Michael Statham, Devan Stoner, Samantha Ticknor, Katelynne Tischler, Renee Verbanec, Karlie Wasson and Marshal Wertz. Grade 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mark Bierly, Bruce Boring, Olivia Burd, Matthew Caldana, Bryce Done, Samuel Goodwin, Tay-

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Monroeville, Wilks needs just four courses to graduate next spring. Rachel Jones, of Reedsville, is enrolled at the Penn State Lewistown Center and pursuing associate degrees in letters, arts and sciences and nursing through a partnership with Lewistown Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Nursing. When she and her husband, David, started a family, Rachel became a homemaker. Twenty-eight years later, with children Bethany and Nathanael grown, she was ready to return to school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went to school in the dinosaur days of no computers,â&#x20AC;? said Jones, who is acquiring technology skills for her new career.

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CPI hires Hazel as new program manager From Gazette staff reports PLEASANT GAP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CPI recently announced it has expanded its post-secondary administrative staff by hiring Dr. Marianne Hazel, formerly of Lock Haven University. Hazel, of Bellefonte, will join CPI as its new post-secondary program manager. Hazel has earned a doctorate degree, two masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees and a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. She holds five certificates from the State of Pennsylvania, is a program reviewer for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and is an associate editor for a professional journal. In her higher education roles, Hazel served as an associate provost, interim dean, associate dean and assistant director of student teaching. Included in the awards that Hazel has received throughout her career are the PAC-TE PA State Teacher Educator of the Year Award, LHU Woman of Distinction Award, LHU Peer Choice Excellence in Mentoring Award, and Carroll County Teacher of the Year Award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am ecstatic to be a part of CPIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purposeful evolution in the Centre region. Every time that I visit CPI, I feel so welcomed. The culture is rare, the faculty and staff are exceptional, and the administrators truly work together as a team,â&#x20AC;? said Hazel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that CPIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post-secondary programs play a vital role in educating our community members and have significant impact on our areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job growth and industry expansion.â&#x20AC;?

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Lai selected as 2014 YoungArts finalist From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — State College Area High School student Alicia Lai was recently selected as a 2014 YoungArts winner/finalist in the writing category. She was chosen from a pool of 11,000 applicants nationwide. She is invited to attend YoungArts Week in Miami in January, along with the other 170 finalists in 10 artistic disciplines. Lai will have the opportunity to work closely with distinguished master teachers and mentors. Past teachers and mentors included Mikhail Baryshnikov, Plácido Domingo, Bill T. Jones and Martin Scorsese. The events for the week vary from jazz voice and classical music to dance and cinematic arts to photography and writers’ readings. This week is also designed to support and encourage young artists to pursue a career in the arts. Lai is a senior at State High as well as the founder and editor-in-chief of the Postscript Journal, a national literary magazine offering high school and college students the opportunity to publish their work. The magazine is recognized worldwide and she has received submissions from across the U.S., France, China, Russia, Mauritius and Morocco. Lai is the recipient of numerous prizes,

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scholarships and awards. She received the 2013 Easterday Poetry Prize from the National Poetry Quarterly, the 2013 Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize, first-place awards in the 2012 Brigham Young University High School Writing Contest and the 2012 Penn State University International Writing Contest, and has been recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the Poetry Foundation, and the National Council of Teachers of English. Lai’s writing is published in Kenyon Review, Apprentice Writer and Curio Poetry. Beyond her literary interests, Lai is the captain of her high school mock trial team and Ocean Sciences Bowl team, and helps organize GEM seminars for Math Club. She also teaches dance at Happy Valley Chinese School and plays the piano. The National YoungArts Foundation was established in 1981 with the key goal to contribute to the cultural energy of the nation by investing in the artistic development and talent of the next generation of artists. The foundation has given away more than $150 million in college scholarship opportunities and more than $6 million in monetary awards. YoungArts also awards students with the country’s highest honor for young arts, the U.S Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

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TERI STATHAM, junior kindergarten teacher at Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten, is shown dramatizing the story of “The Tortoise and the Hare” during the school’s recent Disability Awareness Week. Students participated in a variety of sensory activities such as creating sculptures inside a paper bag and painting with their mouths. The week culminated with the school’s own special Olympics, including a wheelchair race, a sensory barefoot walk and more. Additionally, families contributed $870 to Special Olympics.

LHU hires Carnicom as dean of new college LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University has announced that Dr. Scott Carnicom is the new founding dean of the College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences. “As the newest member of the Lock Haven community, I am humbled and honored to serve as dean of the college, and look forward to building on such a strong foundation of academic excellence and student suc-

cess,” said Carnicom. “The sciences, coupled with the arts, humanities and other fields of study, are crucial to the future of higher education and our world.” Carnicom is a professor of psychology and serves as an assistant to the provost at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He began as the associate dean

of the honors college at MTSU and has remained active in the National Collegiate Honors Council, serving on several committees and editorial boards. Since 2008, Carnicom has completed three fellowships in higher education leadership at Harvard, Vanderbilt and Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Before joining MTSU, Carnicom

was an associate professor of psychology and founding director of the honors program at Marymount University in Arlington, Va. Carnicom earned his doctorate in biopsychology at the State University of New York, Stony Brook, where his work focused on the neural basis of motor control. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. Carnicom is a native SCOTT CARNICOM of Ashland, Ohio.

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Add immunizations to international travel plans From Gazette staff reports HERSHEY — People who travel within the United States are accustomed to things like packing and making reservations. International travelers, however, have a longer to-do list because they have to consider immunizations. The Penn State Hershey Travel Clinic, offered by Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Division of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, offers inoculation services to people who travel internationally. Clinic staff can help to verify which immunizations are needed based on the traveler’s destination, and help determine whether his or her vaccinations are up-to-date. “Often people aren’t aware that they need to be concerned with illnesses that we don’t have here in the United States,” said Patsi Albright, a nurse practitioner at the travel clinic. For example, Albright reminds people that while salmonella and typhoid are not prevalent in the United States, they are common in other countries. Additionally, which vaccinations are required by law varies from country to country — and these requirements often change. The travel clinic has access to the most current information on specific destinations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. Albright offers some advice to consider when planning a trip: n Get your immunizations up to date. Talk with your primary care provider (PCP) to check if you are up to date with routine immunizations before you visit the travel clinic. Insurance companies do not generally pay for shots required for travel, but will cover them for Hepatitis A, tetanus and other standard inocu-

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lations. Albright also says most inoculations take two weeks to take effect and suggests getting those four to six weeks prior to travel. n Consider your route. When venturing abroad, travelers need to consider not only their final destination, but also any layovers along the way. Albright says even if you never leave the plane or airport, stopping in some countries requires certain vaccinations. n Watch what you eat. Albright recommends avoiding food from street vendors, a common source of illness. Also, do not accept opened bottled water as it may be filled with tap water. Traveler’s diarrhea is quite common and mostly caused by bacteria. Albright often prescribes antibiotics for clients to take with them in case they develop severe diarrhea. n Take what you need. Travelers should take all regular medications and prescriptions with them and keep medications in the original packaging. Carry a brief medical history that includes those medication and any known health concerns. This is especially important for people with chronic health concerns. Diabetics may also need documentation stating they need to carry needles and syringes to administer insulin. The CDC’s Traveler’s Health page allows users to enter their destination country and get information about recommended vaccines, current travel notices, healthy packing tips and more. The World Health Organization’s travel page offers detailed information about traveler vaccinations, a page about food safety when traveling, and an interactive world map showing areas of high risk for certain infectious diseases.

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From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — For 10 years Centre County residents have relied on the invaluable services provided by Centre Volunteers in Medicine. And, for the 10th year, gifts to CVIM, made before Tuesday, Dec. 31, will have double the impact thanks to Lance and Ellen Shaner, who will match donations dollar for dollar up to the first $50,000. Tax-deductible gifts have a profound impact on people in Centre County who qualify for CVIM services. A total of 100 percent of funds raised will remain in the county to provide medical and dental service, case management and medication assistance to individuals who are without insurance coverage. More than 80 percent of CVIM patients work, many holding multiple jobs and having to make the tough decisions between paying rent or buying food, medicines or health care. Community financial support, along with many volunteers and a small paid staff, provide care and comfort to these individuals. Join Lance and Ellen Shaner in providing health care to our Centre County neighbors. To donate, visit www.cvim.net or mail contributions to CVIM, 2520 Green Tech Drive, Suite D, State College, Pa. 16803.

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Health organizations to explore enhanced relationship From Gazette staff reports HERSHEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penn State Hershey and PinnacleHealth have entered into formal discussions to broaden their existing strategic relationship. The goals of the potential relationship are to improve access to care and increase the quality and breadth of health care services available to people throughout central Pennsylvania. Any collaboration would also strengthen the teaching and research missions of both organizations. The two organizations are in the process of selecting an independent thirdparty firm to help explore potential oppor-

tunities for the two health care groups to expand their relationship. Currently, PinnacleHealth and Penn State Hershey collaborate in a number of ways. Both are joint venture partners in the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute. Founded in 2008, the institute comprises a 74bed teaching and research hospital and three outpatient practices that provide specialized mental health services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. For more than 10 years, PinnacleHealth hospitals have served as training sites for Penn State Hershey residents, fellows and

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of Medicine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given our past success in working together, it makes sense for us to explore additional opportunities. Our focus will remain on how we can enhance the quality and availability of primary and specialty care across central Pennsylvania, build on our collective ability to improve the health of our communities, and contribute to the discovery of new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Health care is changing at a rapid pace and health systems have a responsibility to focus on the best way to improve access, cost and quality of care available to those they serve,â&#x20AC;? said Michael A. Young, president and CEO of PinnacleHealth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;PinnacleHealth and Penn State Hershey are vibrant health systems offering a broad spectrum of health care services, technologies, research capabilities and facilities. I believe that these two health systems bring complementary strengths to the goals of improving the health status of the population we serve and in delivering more cost effective, high quality and accessible health care services to the region.â&#x20AC;? The evaluation process is expected to be complete by the end of March 2014.

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‘Merry Millheim’ draws crowds to Penns Valley By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

MILLHEIM —The Millheim business community recently held its “Merry Millheim” event, which encourages local citizens to support local businesses. Last weekend’s festivities had several offerings, including a holiday craft sale at the Bremen Town Ballroom on Main Street and a harp and cello concert at the Green Drake Art Gallery. The Bremen Town Ballroom was filled with 16 local craft vendors with a wide variety of items for sale. Shoppers packed the room, even as snow and ice blanketed the valley. Potter Simon Leach drew much attention at this sale. A third-generation potter, British-born Leach has lived in the U.S. four years. He moved to Millheim from Williamsburg, Blair County, and set up shop at 105 Dana’s Drive. Leach was creating small clay pitchers at the sale using a foot-powered potter’s wheel, made for him by an Amish man from Allensville. He said the wheel’s design dates back to the 1940s and is popular in England, but not often seen in the U.S. Across the street, the Inglebean Café hosted a Christmas sing-along. Many fa-

miliar Christmas carols and other seasonal songs were sung by café patrons, accompanied by Kevin Sims on keyboard. Inglebean owner Martha Hoffman noted that the weather probably limited the number of attendees, but she was glad to see the group of about 15 people there singing and enjoying a respite from the cold, snowy weather. Half a block away, the Green Drake Art Gallery hosted a concert of music performed by harpist Anne Sullivan and cellist Kim Cook. Seats in the gallery were filled by patrons who enjoyed the professionalgrade performance of classical music. Green Drake owner Karl Leitzel said the gallery scheduled a craft sale and cookie swap and sale for the second day of Merry Milheim. The sales’ funds benefit the East Penns Valley Library, which closed earlier in the year but has been reopened as a community library staffed by local volunteers. This is the first year Merry Millheim has helped benefit a local organization. Many other Millheim businesses participated in Merry Millheim with arts and crafts sales, live entertainment, refreshments and more. Merry Millheim started three years ago, and has grown each year since.

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INGLEBEAN CAFÉ patrons enjoyed a sing-along during Merry Millheim festivities.

Tea time boosts funding for Bellefonte Art Musuem BELLEFONTE — There is something so gentile and civilized about formal teas. And, what’s more civilized than using that tea to support a local arts hub? A volunteer group at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County orchestrated a fundraising tea on Nov. 24 that was classy, as well as productive for the museum. A local family had offered to match donations dollar for dollar at the museum for a period of time, and the tea fell right within the time limit. “It was wonderful to look around the tables and know that Connie Cousins every ticket purchased covers Centre County for the had brought in an Centre County equal amount for the Gazette. Email her museum,” said docent at correspondent@ Dona Goldman. centrecounty The matching gazette. com funds opportunity, called “Art to Heart,” runs through December. In a member update in November, executive director Patricia House said that the hope of the matching grant is to be able to develop a better website, expand the museum’s children’s camp, continue

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with special exhibitions and start and after school arts program. “We have forged partnerships with several community groups including Discovery Space, artists from the Visual Arts School at Penn State, Centre County Reads, ClearWater Conservancy, Farmland Preservation Artists, Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, and the NASA Astrobiology Institute. These ties promote programs and maximize everyone’s experience,” she said. The volunteers for the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County have served up this Sunday afternoon delight so many times, that they have become professionals. From the moment the wait staff served the first course of cheese broccoli soup, until they presented four dessert choices, the patrons gushed compliments. “I have attended high teas in many cities and this one is top notch,” said Donna Snyder of State College. The last weekend of the “All that Gleams and Glistens: Sequin and Metal Art From Haiti” exhibit by Laurie Beasley coincided with the affair and provided a sparkling backdrop for the beautiful table settings. In addition to bringing in art from around the globe in the “Windows of the World” gallery, the museum features new local artists monthly. More than 90 artists have registered with the gallery. On Dec. 1, artists of various genres held the fifth annual Holiday Art Show and Sale

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THE BELLEFONTE ART Museum for Centre County recently held a formal tea in an effort to generate funds for the museum’s many programs. at the museum. Visitors browsed the displays and many took advantage of the sale to do some holiday shopping. Since it was the first Sunday

Christmas Crusade for Kids still collecting toy donations From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — For the fourth year, the Centre County Youth Service Bureau and Magnum Broadcasting, home to QWIK Rock, WBLF and WHPB, have partnered for the Christmas Crusade for Kids. This project pairs radio listeners with kids in need and literally makes Christmas wishes come true. Boys and girls who are working with YSB programs are matched as on-air personalities share a little about the children,

including items they hope to receive for Christmas, and listeners pick up the phone to make their wishes come true. Listeners then drop off the gifts to sponsor locations and YSB staff deliver the items in time for Christmas. This year, the project will match more than 500 children. “Some of our kids have a really hard time naming something they wish for, because they’ve had a whole lot of disappointment in their lives,” said YSB CEO Andrea Boyles.

When matched through Christmas Crusade for Kids, though, they experience wishes coming true. “It’s amazing to hear how little some of these boys and girls ask for,” said Jerry Fisher, WBLF’s morning host. “When I hear that a child is just asking for hair bands or a paint set, I’m humbled.” Currently, more than 400 kids have already been matched, but help is still needed. For more information, or to be matched with a child, contact Magnum Broadcasting at (814) 272-1320 or YSB at (814) 237-5731.

of the month, children were enjoying art activities in the second floor Imagination Center while the sale happened downstairs.

‘Share the Love’ event will benefit PAWS

STATE COLLEGE — Centre County PAWS and Stocker Subaru invite the community to “Share the Love” this holiday season. The “Share the Love” campaign celebrates the joy animals bring to our lives and helps those cats and dogs still patiently waiting to find their special “forever” families. This year’s “Share the Love” campaign features many activities in December to benefit Centre County PAWS. n For every new Subaru that Stocker sells or leases through Thursday, Jan. 2, the

dealer will donate $250 to PAWS if the purchaser selects Centre County PAWS from a list of charities. n The community is invited to help “Stuff the Subaru,” which is parked at PAWS, with needed items at PAWS including paper towels, wet cat and dog food, and Ziploc bags. n From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, PAWS will host its annual holiday adoption event featuring dogs and cats that are in need of a family at Stocker Subaru in State College.

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Historic Rock Hill School to host Classic Christmas Sale From Gazette staff reports

LINDEN HALL — The Classic Christmas Sale at Rock Hill School will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. There will be a holiday display of antique toys, dolls, various Christmas gifts

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CARRIAGE RIDES were a popular attraction during Boalsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas fest.

Boalsburg celebrates annual Hometown Christmas By SAM STITZER

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BOALSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Boalsburg held its annual Hometown Christmas on Dec. 6 and 7. The event featured a community Christmas tree lighting, music, Breakfast with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story time, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art contest, caroling, and more. On Saturday morning, the Lions Club Hall was filled with children, parents, grandparents and friends for the Breakfast with Santa event. Plenty of eggs, sausage, waffles and orange juice were served to hungry patrons. Cindi Stanton made the trip to Boalsburg from Warriors Mark with her grandsons John and Jack Stanton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We saw it advertised and thought it would be fun to do,â&#x20AC;? she said. Santa and Mrs. Claus were seated on chairs where they listened to the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas wishes for this year. The Harris

Township Lions Club sponsors the breakfast. At 11 a.m., Frank Zajaczkowski of Restless Winds Carriage Service in Centre Hall hooked up draft horses Herbie and Nathan, adorned with Santa hats, to his 1890s-style carriage to give rides around historic Boalsburg. With fresh snow on the ground and historic buildings in the background, the sight of the carriage evoked memories of picturesque Currier and Ives Christmas scenes of the past. In the town square, stores were filled with shoppers, while the smell of wood smoke from warming fires in metal drums filled the air. Hot chocolate and a glowing fireplace in the Boalsburg Heritage Museum helped to warm up visitors. Tours and exhibits were featured there along with a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story time and sing-along event. The Hometown Christmas celebration was started about 25 years ago and continues to be a popular event for the residents and merchants of downtown Boalsburg.

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THE STATE COLLEGE Elks recently donated $250 to the Pen Pal Program, which is operated by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Centre County. The program matches adult pen pals with elementary school children in the Bald Eagle Area School District. This program enriches both the reading and writing skills of the many children taking part in the program. Pictured, first row, from left, are Darren Kibe, Madison Stimer and Mason French. Second row, from left, are Devin Kibe, Carter Stere, Ava Stere, Owen Johnson and Gavin Johnson. Third row, from left, are Bob Kidder of the Youth Activities Committee at State College Elks, Diana Weaver, staff member at Port Matilda Elementary School, Brian Querry, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program executive director, and Judge Brad Lunsford, State College Elks Youth Activities Committee chair.

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BUGLER HOWARD REITENBAUGH plays taps to honor those killed at the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Marines and American Legion honor guard members stand at attention.

Boalsburg ceremony remembers Pearl Harbor By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

BOALSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At 12:45 p.m. on the cold, blustery afternoon of Dec. 7, a group of about 45 people, a color guard of former U.S. Marines, and an honor guard from American Legion Post No. 245 gathered on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Japanese Imperial Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack on the American Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941. The ceremony was held under two of

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The Angels among us BELLEFONTE — In the spirit of the holiday season, my columns for this month will feature friends and neighbors who make a difference in our community. This week, I would like to introduce you to Gerald Lyons. I was dropping our dogs off at Lyons Kennels for the family vacation last summer and noticed the owner’s hat. I had just come back from doing USMC trainings overseas and had a renewed appreciation for those who serve our country. “You are a Marine?” I asked. The older gentleman in his trademark suspenders who was helping me corral my insane dogs was Gerald Lyons. Marine. Business owner. Philanthropist. Bellefonte native and Angel who walks among us. Gerald Lyons is the driving force behind the Veterans Assistance Fund for Centre County Vets. The fund was Patty Kleban, a created to assist Centre County vetercolumnist for State ans in their time of need. The story of College.com, lives in Patton how it started is one of giving and of Township. She is an giving back. instructor at Penn I met with Gerald Lyons without my State. Her views dogs last week and asked him to fill me and opinions do in on the Veterans Assistance Fund. not necessarily A 1957 graduate of Bellefonte High reﬂect those of the School, Mr. Lyons is known in the reuniversity. gion for his gruff demeanor, his kindness to others and his unfailing devotion to his country. I had sent him an email earlier in the week asking if we could get together to chat and quickly received a response from his assistant, Peg. “Mr. Lyons doesn’t touch the computer but he said you are welcome to come and talk to him.” We met in the house, adjacent to the kennels where my dogs spent their summer vacation, that also serves as his office and retail store. The Veterans’ Assistance Fund for Centre County Vets works closely with the Centre County Veterans’ Affairs office in the Willowbank Building. The purpose of the Veteran’s Assistance Fund is to provide support for local veterans for services and expenses that either aren’t covered by other veteran or government benefits or while they are waiting for those benefits to kick in. Referrals come through the county office, through the local VFWs, American Legions and through general word of mouth. In truth, Mr. Lyons has been providing assistance and

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support in the community out of his own pocket long before the formalization of the Veterans Assistance Fund. Several years back, Mr. Lyons heard of a local Marine who was waiting for his veteran benefits to kick in and who was essentially homeless. According to Mr. Lyons, homeless vets who apply for housing support must be able to front the first month’s rent and security deposit to qualify. He offered the Marine $400 to get him on his feet. Within a short time, the Marine came back to Mr. Lyons to pay back the $400 and the idea to start a fund was born. After the Welcome Home Charlie event in Bellefonte in April of 2010 (welcoming the local Charlie Stryker Unit 2-112 of the Pennsylvania National Guard home from Iraq), donations in support of vets came in totaling over $8,000. With help from some Bellefonte business professionals, the donated services of attorney Joe Green, and initial sponsorship from the Faith Centre, the fund launched in 2011. Although the impetus was the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, local veterans of all branches of the Armed Forces and all wars have been given assistance. As we were chatting at the table, Peg came through on her way out to an appointment and put her hand affectionately on Mr. Lyons’ shoulder. “He doesn’t just help veterans. People come in here and he helps everyone. Even if people can’t pay their kennel bills, he just says, ‘get it to me when you can.’” She says, “He’s a big teddy bear.” Mr. Lyons shared the story of a local 87-year-old World War II vet who had no heat or electricity but was too proud to fill out the government application for support. The Veterans Assistance Fund of Centre County came to the rescue. Just last week, a vet was in need of emergency dental care right before the Thanksgiving holiday and Mr. Lyons personally called the dentist and said, “Send me the bill.” When I asked Mr. Lyons why he feels so strongly about helping others, his response brought a lump to my throat. “It needed to be done,” he says. Mr. Lyons enlisted in the Marines as a Bellefonte high school student and “was on the train to Parris Island the same day that I graduated.” He served in the 2nd Tank Battalion at Parris Island but was also a range instructor and served as security staff for the company commander as the Korean conflict was winding down. “That security job was a good one,” he says with a smile. “The Marines changed my life,” he says. “I would have probably been in jail or in prison. I learned that there was more than just me and what I thought I wanted or needed.” He came back to Bellefonte after his military service and opened the kennel at its present site in 1959. “I got the idea from seeing guys who were deployed have problems

Local Toastmaster wins regional contest STATE COLLEGE — George Hayward, of the State College Club 1219 Toastmasters, won first place in the Table Topics competition at the District 13 Fall Conference on Nov. 23 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington. Table Topics, a staple of the international public speaking organization’s meetings, involves an impromptu oneto two-minute response to a question. Hayward, 22, responded to the question “What is one of the most beautiful things you have ever seen?” He discussed working as group discussion facilitator in the Sociology 300 class at Penn State, getting a diverse group of students to find common ground. “At the bottom of it, we’re just people who would like to talk to other people,” he said. “And if we’re given that opportunity and put in that context, a lot of beautiful things will come out.” A native of Allentown, Hayward is majoring in communications arts and sciences and sociology at Penn State. He is pursuing a minor in human development and family studies. Hayward has been a member of Toastmasters for two years.

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making arrangements for their pets,” he says. He also shared with me that when he came back to Bellefonte he didn’t have any money. A local builder built the house where we were sitting and let the young Marine live there until he got his business rolling. That act of kindness provided the foundation for a lifetime of paying it forward. The Veterans Assistance Fund uses 100 percent of donations to support local vets and widows of veterans. A board made up of veterans, business professionals and representatives from the county’s VA office reviews the applications. The Veterans Assistance Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and non-taxable donations from the public are encouraged. Mr. Lyons also works closely with the local police department as well as local rescue groups to offer support for lost or stray pets. In sharing his story and the needs of the men and women who served our country, I saw tears brimming in the eyes of a man devoted to his cause. From sponsoring youth sports teams to helping the food bank, Gerald Lyons believes in giving back. Communities like ours that aren’t affiliated with military bases or installations often forget about the needs of those who have served. In this season of giving, please consider making a donation to the Veterans Assistance Fund for Centre County Vets. You can visit the group’s website or contact Lyons Kennels at (814) 355-3974. He doesn’t do email.

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Polar Bear Plunge 2013 Photos by Tim Weight On Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bald Eagle State Park, the YMCA of Centre County held its annual Polar Bear Plunge. More than 140 participants braved the icy waters to raise money for the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Doors Program. The popular event raised more than $47,000.

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Christmas cheer overspreads county By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

The first full weekend of December was filled with a myriad of activities, all designed in the spirit of ushering in Christmas. I thought that every organization, school or church had picked that weekend to present its event. From the Centre Furnace Mansion Holiday Show and Sale to the Mount Nittany Middle School Craft Show to the Lemont â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas at the Granary,â&#x20AC;? I attempted to see a little Christmas at each site. Unfortunately, weather scared me away from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Merry Milheim,â&#x20AC;? which I understand was well attended by the more adventuresome. At the Lemont Granary event, crafters were offering their wares while committee members cooked sausages on a grill and offered hot cider to browsers and shoppers. All the money made during the weekend benefits the efforts of the Lemont group that is dedicated to saving the historic granary. Mary Jo Kohler, who had brought her collection of hand-decorated houses to the Granary, was doing well, except for her cold feet, as dozens of people passed through the long building and admired her decorating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve collected these and worked on them over the years,â&#x20AC;? said Kohler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just something I do.â&#x20AC;? Many of the vendors were in groups of two or three family members. This seems to be a common practice among artisans who pass along their skills to their children. You can anticipate visiting more holiday cheer-producing venues during the next two weeks. Of course, Bellefonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victorian Christmas should be on everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of things to do Friday, Dec. 13, through Sunday, Dec.15. The gingerbread houses will have been judged and ready for viewing in the windows of the Diamond Deli, 103 N. Allegheny St., until Thursday, Dec. 19. The

wandering Dickens characters will be out and about to entertain you in their costumes. Stop in at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County and view local artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exhibits. Just wandering through the town with its festive dressing will be sure to lift your spirits. Mannheim Steamroller presents is Christmas show on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Tickets are still available. Mannheim Steamrollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour is now in its 27th year and was one of the top 20 concert tours in the nation last year. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature sound is a mixture of the sounds of Renaissance instruments and rock and roll, and its Christmas tour has come to be a part of Christmas preparation as much as tree trimming. Also a natural part of Christmas recently is the hit holiday musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scrooge! The Musical,â&#x20AC;? which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. Other performances will thrill attendees at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hardest thing about producing this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scrooge was the size and scope. We have a cast of 38, an orchestra of 10, costumes for all those folks and a full set,â&#x20AC;? said director Richard Biever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hardest part is coordinating and juggling all the pieces. Fortunately I have an incredible staff: choreographer Jill A. Brighton, lighting designer Greg Ray, sound by Lance Royes, costumer Julie Snyder and scenic director Michael Benson. Our scenic carpenter Rodney Korte and scenic painter Will Snyder built and painted the set in record time.â&#x20AC;? Rehearsals for Scrooge started in early November and about 75 percent of the cast from last year returned. Biever said the newcomers are a marvelous addition. Thinking about the dedication of everyone involved in a production like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scrooge! The Musical,â&#x20AC;? including parents of the kids involved, I asked Biver about it. He said that even the children attended most rehearsals.

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MARY JO KOHLER braved freezing temperatures to set up shop at Lemontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas at the Granaryâ&#x20AC;? event last weekend. Filled with favorite songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;December the Twenty-Fifthâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carol,â&#x20AC;? the musical showcases local State College actor Tom McClary in the lead role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working with the incredible talent in this community is the greatest thing about producing,â&#x20AC;? said Biever. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t neglect a visit to the Festival of Trees, held this year at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) on Harrison Road. This event benefits the United Way. The free shuttle from Bellefonte Victorian Christmas will

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THE STATE COLLEGE Elks’ Veterans Service Committee recently visited veterans in the James E. Van Zandt VA Hospital. While there, members of the committee ran games of bingo, complete with prizes and refreshments. Pictured, front row, from left, are veterans Andy Leja, Larry Yarnell, Sam Black, Jack Weaver and Charlie Thompson. Back row, from left, are Elks representatives Mac Gilpin, Lee Morris, committee co-chair Vern Crawford, Harold Peterson, Burt Kisner, Andy Whiteside and committee co-chair Jack McKinley.

Christmas Shoppe to open BELLEFONTE — New Hope United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas Shoppe from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 1089 E. College Ave. There will be free photos with Santa, crafts for children, a soup and baked goods sale, and various vendors. There will also be a $1 Christmas Shoppe, where children can purchase affordable gifts for their family members.

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Centre

Plenty of unique gift ideas available in Centre County By SAMI HULINGS shulings@centrecountygazette.com

For some, waiting until the last minute to purchase gifts can be as much of a holiday tradition as trimming the tree or baking cookies. Luckily, Centre County has plenty of unique last-minute gift options for late shoppers. Whether you are looking for food, home dĂŠcor or electronics, local stores have something for everyone on your list. n Wine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With numerous local vineyards and wineries, wine can be a great gift for those who enjoy a little red or white. Prices vary by winery, bottle size and fruit ingredients. Whether you are looking for a dry red, a semi-sweet or a sweet wine to pair with all those holiday desserts, Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery, Mt. Nittany Vineyard

& Winery and Seven Mountains Wine Cellars offer a large variety of classic and unique wines. Each winery also carries wine accessories including corkscrews, bottle stoppers and chilled wine bags. n Outdoors accessories â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Appalachian Outdoors is the perfect place to find last-minute gifts for the outdoors enthusiast. According to assistant floor manager Dave Gandv, LED lights, including headlamps, are great gift options for both adults and kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some fun ones that kids would enjoy. Some look like a lizard or a frog when they light,â&#x20AC;? he said. The store also features camping and backpacking headlamps. In addition to camping and backpacking, Gandv said these lights are great gifts for travelers and people who work on cars. Another last-minute gift option for the outdoorsman is Merino wool socks from various companies. For stockingstuffer ideas, look to organic lotions and lip balms. For the campers in your life, much of Appalachian Outdoorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; camping gear, including tents, backpacks and sleeping bags, will be 20 percent off throughout the holiday season. For more gift options from Appalachian Outdoors, visit the store at 123 S. Allen St. or its website, appoutdoors.com. n Grilled stickies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Often duplicated but never matched, the original grilled sticky comes from The Diner, located at 126 W. College Ave. Prepackaged grilled stickies are ready to be wrapped, done up with a bow and put under the tree. Simply follow these instructions to grill

stickies at any holiday gathering: Spread about a half a teaspoon of butter on each â&#x20AC;&#x153;cutâ&#x20AC;? side of the sticky. Place in a preheated skillet over medium heat (275 degrees) and cook about two to three minutes on each side or until golden brown. Do not put â&#x20AC;&#x153;stickyâ&#x20AC;? side down as it will burn the sugar. For more information about grilled stickies, call The Diner at (814) 238-5590. n Clothing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; When in doubt, clothing is always an acceptable last-minute gift option. With many local stores and boutiques, Centre County provides shoppers with a variety of stylish clothing choices. Located at 130 S. Allen St., Connections features great gift ideas for young women, including a large amount of Free People apparel. For men, Harperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 114 W. College Ave., offers suits, ties, dress shirts and sweaters in various styles and prices. Shoppers looking to purchase last-minute gifts in Boalsburg can look to Elegant Affairs. The boutique offers designer clothing and accessories for women. Renata Glon, co-owner, said gift options include fashion jewelry, handmade Christmas ornaments from Europe, scarves by European designers and candles from California. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to get unique and unusual one-of-a-kind pieces,â&#x20AC;? she said. Blankets and homemade throw pillows, table cloths and placemats are also available. For more information, visit Elegant Affairs at 111 W. Main St. in Boalsburg or call (814) 441-7222. n Bonfattoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wing sauces â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Have a wing and hot sauce lover on your list? Liven up his or her kitchen with Bonfat-

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GRILLED STICKIES from The Diner in State College are a popular holiday gift. They can be shipped anywhere in the United States. more information about dressings, condiments or other gift ideas, contact Clay and Melanie Phillips, owners of The Village Eatinghouse, at (814) 548-7380 or village eatinghouse@gmail.com.

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Sports

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Packing the House

Fans fill the Jordan Center to watch PSU dismantle Pitt By ANDY ELDER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State, it can be argued, has some of the most loyal sports fans in the country. But in this economic climate, even Nittany Lion fans have their limits. With so many different drains on sports fans’ wallets, even Penn State fans are demanding more bang for their buck. In short, they’re more willing to shell out precious dollars for parking, tickets and concessions if they’re more likely than not to witness a win. Don’t think so? Well, just look at three Nittany Lion winter sports teams for proof. In today’s culture, men’s basketball reigns in popularity in the winter. Women’s basketball is usually far behind. Wrestling? In most places it’s an afterthought. In Happy Valley, attendance figures tell you those rankings are upside down. Through five games, against a nondescript collection of five non-conference opponents (Wagner, Bucknell, LaSalle, Longwood and Marshall), the men’s basketball team has averaged 4,711 fans per contest. Through five games, also against five non-conference opponents, but including No. 1 Connecticut and No. 4 Notre Dame, as well as regional foes St. Francis and Bucknell, and Fordham, the women’s basketball team is averaging 5,077 fans per contest. The wrestling team has had two home duals, against rebuilding Lock Haven and No. 11 Pittsburgh. The Lions have averaged 11,222, including a Penn State Athletics Bryce Jordan Center and NCAA record 15,996 on Sunday against Pitt. The sample sizes, of course, don’t match, but if you add in the wrestling team’s next three home dual meets, the wrestlers will still average more than either basketball team. All of Penn State’s home dual meets are already sold out in Rec Hall, where capacity for wrestling is somewhere in the mid-6,000s, depending on how many standing-room-only tickets are sold. Why is Penn State wrestling able to buck national trends? It’s simple — the Nittany Lion wrestlers produce championships. They are three-

time defending Big Ten and NCAA champions. This year they’re ranked No. 1 and a good bet to add a fourth consecutive title. The wrestling team has sold out 13 consecutive dual meets. That number will grow to 19 by the end of the season, and should continue next year. If the men’s and women’s basketball teams continue their improvement, the fans will surely follow. And because basketball has wider appeal, more wins will translate into more fans. But for now, wrestling rules the winter in Happy Valley.

NO. 1 PENN STATE, 28; NO. 11 PITTSBURGH, 9

Despite a snowstorm that moved into the area an hour before the 2 p.m. match was to start, an NCAA dual meet record 15,996 fans crammed into the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday to watch No. 1 Penn State (5-0) dispatch No. 11 Pittsburgh (31), 28-9. “Any time you can get 15,000, or whatever the final count was, to see a dual meet it’s a great environment,” Pitt coach Jason Peters said. “It’s great for Pennsylvania wrestling.” Penn State’s previous home dual meet attendance record was 11,275 on Dec. 6, 1996, against Iowa. The previous NCAA record was set on Dec. 6, 2008, when Iowa State visited Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The attendance figure also set an alltime Penn State Athletics record for an event in the BJC. “I think that’s very exciting,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said. “We didn’t think that (the attendance record) was possible. We were hoping. We were working behind the scenes to make that possible. I hope we wrestled an exciting enough style to make it worth everyone’s time.” The two teams wrestled on a raised platform in a darkened arena with only a few spotlights illuminating the mat, much like the NCAA finals. Each team’s wrestlers ran out from opposite tunnels on carpeted walkways that meandered past and through fans seated on the arena floor. “I loved it. It was pretty awesome,” Penn State fourth-ranked 197-pounder Morgan McIntosh said. “I like that kind

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PENN STATE’S David Taylor reacts after pinning Pitt’s Geno Morelli in 3:09. Taylor used a combination of moves to record the fall. of thing. I love Rec Hall (where Penn State has sold out its last 12 matches), obviously, but this gives you a little extra edge. You get pumped up running out through the crowd.” The Nittany Lions won eight of 10 bouts and had a decided 16-5 edge in takedowns, but through five bouts the dual meet was tied at 9-9. Third-ranked Nico Megaludis scored a key early win for Penn State when he edged No. 9 Anthony Zanetta, 4-1, at 125. Megaludis escaped and scored the only takedown of the match in the second period and added a riding time point with 1:56 of advantage. “I think Nico did a nice job. Zanetta’s very tough, very technical. A win in that match was a good thing,” Sanderson said. “Nico did a good job controlling the match, which is not easy to do against that kid.” Pitt tied the bout at 133 when No. 17 Shelton Mack scored two late takedowns to turn aside Jordan Conaway, 5-2. Conaway was subbing for No. 11 Jimmy Gulibon, who Sanderson said wasn’t feeling well.

At 141, freshman Zain Retherford nipped Pitt’s Edward Bright, 3-2. After Bright scored the initial takedown early in the first period, the first takedown Retherford has allowed all season, Retherford escaped. He added another in the second to send the match into the third tied at 2-2. Bright chose bottom and Retherford kept him there, piling up 1:49 in riding time for the decisive riding time point and the win. “That’s been a strength of his since he’s been a little kid. I think he’s always been tough on the mat,” Sanderson said of his true freshman. “He did a nice job. That was a tough kid. That’s a good thing to see him have the poise to ride him out for a win.” The Panthers grabbed the lead at 149 in one of the most entertaining finishes of the day. Pitt’s Mike Racciato was tied with James English late in the third period when a wild scramble ensued. English scored a takedown, but Racciato reversed him to his back and scored the fall with just 9 seconds left in the bout House, Page 26

PSU dominates Marshall; Lions improve to 7-3 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

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UNIVERSITY PARK — This game was not as close as the 90-77 final score indicates. Penn State stomped on Marshall from its very first possession on Saturday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions built early leads of 11-1, 2212, 44-15, and 47-27 before going into the locker rooms at halftime with a comfortable 15-point margin, 57-32. Things didn’t improve for Marshall in the second half as Penn State continued its offensive onslaught after the break. The Herd did score the first basket of the half to cut PSU’s lead to 13, but from there the Lions continued to shred the Herd defenses and steadily pulled away. By the time Brandon Taylor scored on a layup with just over three minutes left in the game, Penn State was ahead by 26 points, 86-60, and cruising out for its seventh win of the season. For a team that had squandered second-half leads in three games this season, it was an extremely encouraging performance. “I talked (at halftime) about our identity and who we wanted to be,” Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers said. “Who do you want to be? Do you want to be who they are saying we are? Or do you want to go out here and for the next 20 minutes prove to each other what Penn State basketball is all about? And I think that’s what you saw. “I thought we did a phenomenal job

against their length, their athleticism and their skill. They are tough, and I thought we did a really good job defensively. “I’m seeing progression. I saw it against Pitt. I saw it tonight. This game scared me. They could get it going at any minute, score in bunches and next thing you know it’s a nail-biter. I was really proud of our leadership from Tim (Frazier) and D.J. (Newbill).” Not only did Frazier and Newbill supply leadership, they also supplied points along with the other starters for the Lions. All five starters for Penn State finished in double figures, with Ross Travis leading the team with 20. Center Donovon Jack added 18, Newbill 17, Frazier 11, and Taylor chipped in with 10. Frazier led off the game with a fastbreak layup, and a few seconds later Newbill hit a jumper that made it 4-0. Then a three by Frazier, another jumper by Newbill, and a follow up by Taylor gave Penn State a lead, 11-1, it would build on for the rest of the afternoon. Marshall never led in the game nor tied the score. “Marshall’s a great team,” Travis said, “but they weren’t exactly getting back, so one of the game plans for us was to push the ball as best we could up the floor. So that’s what you saw. “Tim (Frazier) and D.J. (Newbill), they’re so fast that so you just get that rebound, outlet it and run the floor. And they are unselfish, so they will find you out on the floor.” Penn State steadily built on its lead throughout the first half. A jumper by Frazier made it 33-21 at the six-minute mark,

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PENN STATE’S Ross Travis goes to the hole during Saturday’s game against Marshall at the Bryce Jordan Center. Defending on the play are Shawn Smith (0) and TyQuane Goard (21). and a three-pointer two minutes later gave the Lions their biggest first-half lead, 4425. A layup by Marshall’s Kareem Canty (game high 28 points) and an incredible half-court, last-second shot by him brought the Herd to within 15 at halftime, but this was a lead that Penn State would not give up.

“We were exposed early and often in transition defense,” Marshall head coach Tom Herrion said, “and let them get too many easy baskets and get their confidence going. We knew how good an offensive team they are, so defensively we were really poor today. Not going to win many PSU dominates, Page 26

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Penns Valley boys hope to continue winning ways By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2013-14 Penns Valley High School boys’ basketball team: Head coach — Terry Glunt, 12th season (145-123) Assistant coaches — Bob Sealy, Robert Sauerwein and Sam Bray. 2012-13 record — 12-7 (17th consecutive winning season) Key losses — None. There were no seniors on last season’s roster. Returning lettermen — Luke Weaver, Cameron Tobias, Dalton Ulmanic, Will Jackson, John Ott, Sean Beamesderfer, Logan Johnson and Logan Pearce. Strengths — “We have an experienced group of seniors and an improving corps of younger players,” Glunt said. Concerns — “That would be finding adequate playing time for all the deserving players,” Glunt said. Outlook — “If we play to our potential, we should be competitive in our league and in the districts,” Glunt said. Circle these dates — vs. Jersey Shore (Thursday, Dec. 12); Penns Valley Christmas Tournament (Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28.)

THE PENNS VALLEY High School boys’ basketball team returns eight letter winners for the 2013-14 season. Pictured, from left, are Logan Johnson, Cameron Tobias, Sean Beamesderfer, John Ott, Will Jackson, Luke Weaver, and Dalton Ulmanic. Missing from photo: Logan Pearce.

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Penns Valley girls hope to turn things around this season By JOHN DIXON

Key newcomers — Bethany Miller, Kourtney Beamesderfer and Maci Ilgen. Strengths — “We will look to the experience, the work ethic, and the deep bench that we will have this season,” Borland said. Outlook — “We have established high expectations as a team, which include being competitive in the league and in the district,” Borland said. Circle these dates — at Bellefonte (Friday, Dec. 13); Penns Valley Holiday Tournament (Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28); vs. Bald Eagle Area (Wednesday, Jan. 8); vs. Tyrone (Wednesday, Jan. 15)

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SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2013-14 Penns Valley High School girls’ basketball team: Head coach — Andrea Borland, fourth season Assistant coaches — Fred Ironside, Kasey Packer and Shelly Beamesderfer. Last season — 7-14 Key losses — Kelsey Boone and Carolyn Darr Returning lettermen — Megan Houser, Tangie Lyons, Ashley Struble, Cheyenne Swartz, Mackenzie Ironside and Karli Ripka.

THE PENNS VALLEY High School girls’ basketball team returns six letter winners for the 2013-14 season. From left, Megan Houser, Ashley Struble, Mackenzie Ironside, Tangie Lyons, Cheyenne Swartz and Karli Ripka.

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Penns Valley wrestlers seek encore to record-setting year By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2013-14 Penns Valley High School wrestling team: Coach — Joel Brinker, eighth season Assistant coaches — Jeff Stover, John Myers and Michael Wise Last year’s record — 22-5 (school record for wins) Key losses — Cole Confer and Maverick Swartz Returning lettermen — Issac Bierly, Kolton Confer,

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Second-seeded Lions advance, sweep opponents By JOHN PATISHNOCK

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament went exactly as expected for the Penn State volleyball squad. In other words, the Nittany Lions swept a pair of opponents at Rec Hall, advancing in their quest to claim the school’s sixth national title and fifth in the last seven years. Penn State upended LIU-Brooklyn 25-21, 25-21, 25-14 last Friday and took down Utah 25-14, 25-15, 25-11 a day later. The Nittany Lions, who are the second overall seed, will play Michigan State (23-11) in the NCAA Regional semifinals Friday in Lexington, Ky.; the winner will then face the winner of Stanford-Minnesota on Saturday. If Penn State wins the regional, it’ll play in the National semifinals, set for next weekend in Seattle. Penn State (30-2) sizzled against Utah (21-13), with outside hitter Megan Courtney leading Penn State with 17 kills, a career-high mark for the sophomore in NCAA Tournament matches. Ariel Scott finished with eight kills, four digs and a block, and Katie Slay led the Nittany Lions with five blocks and added five kills. The Nittany Lions jumped to an 8-2 lead in the first set, engineering an attack that ensured they wouldn’t be pushed as much the previous night. “I thought we played a much cleaner match in all facets,” Penn State coach Russ Rose said, comparing Saturday night’s victory to Friday’s win. “I thought our warm-up was better and more organized, and I thought we passed really well and executed the gameplan.” Senior Deja McClendon registered nine kills while also contributing a team-high 16 digs. The latter statistic was particularly impressive to Rose, who pointed out McClendon didn’t possess any experience playing in the back row when she arrived at Penn State as a freshman. “I think it’s the evolution of her game that she’s a much

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more complete player and was willing to commit to the things she needed to do to get better in those areas,” Rose said. LIU-Brooklyn (23-8) posted a different challenge for Penn State, which Rose said typically plays the same types of opponents in the Big Ten Conference. “(That) they stretched us out is a tribute to how they played as much as how we reacted to how they played,” he said Saturday. “So tonight was more of a team that was similar to teams that we’ve seen before, that are equal in size and run a system that’s a little more similar to what we’re accustomed to.” Courtney said she had a feeling she was in for a good

match Saturday before it started, saying that her teammates shared the good vibes. She certainly helped, especially in the third set, when she accumulated eight kills. There wasn’t going to be any nip-and-tuck play Saturday. Penn State figured it needed a blowout win, if only to reaffirm expectations, internal and external. “You see it in all of my teammates’ eyes, too, that we know, ‘OK, we didn’t play so well the night before, so we’ve got to show anyone who’s watching what we’re made of and what Penn State needs to bring to the table,’” Courtney said. “Because we really didn’t make a statement game last night and I think today we all knew this had to be our statement game.”

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Penns Valley tops P-O in Mountain League opener By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — Early season basketball is unpredictable, but after just two games it looks like Penns Valley has the people to handle about anything. Early in Tuesday night’s Mountain League opener at Philipsburg-Osceola, the Rams seasoned starting team was off to a sluggish start against the packed-in zone of the young and inexperienced Mounties. Penns Valley head coach Terry Glunt thought it was time to shake things up. He inserted a whole new five — all young sophomores and juniors led by 6-foot-6 center Zach Engle and guard Ben Alexander — with PV nursing a seven-point lead at the end of the first quarter. Glunt must have known something because in less than 90 seconds of playing time, that seven-point lead had ballooned PSU dominates, from page 23 games giving up 90, home or away.” Penn State did not slow down or let up in the second half, and after Taylor put the Lions ahead by 26 with 3:34 to play, Penn State essentially ran out the clock on its seventh win of the season. Along the way, the 6-9 sophomore Jack had his best game of the season for the Lions. Beside his 18 points on 8 for 12 shooting from the field, he had two assists, seven rebounds and a season-high seven blocked shots.

to 19 points, and Penns Valley was sailing on its way to a 59-23 victory over the Mounties. Engle and Alexander each had six points in the run and, along with seniors Luke Weaver and Dalton Ulmanic, lit the way for the Rams to their second win of the season in as many games. “That’s the second consecutive game where that second group of players has gone in,” Glunt said, “and not only kept our lead, but extended it. They have a lot of energy and play with a lot of spirit. There are a lot of good, young athletes in that group. They’re younger guys, sophomores and juniors, and I like their spirit.” With its lead now established, Penns Valley substituted freely for the rest of the night. It didn’t matter which group was in, PV’s five returning starters, the youngsters or a combination of the two, as the Rams continued to build on their lead for the rest “You know what,” Chambers said, “I thought he (Jack) was due. Coaches, you know, have gut feelings. I thought he was going to have a good game today. He had good preparation, good concentration, good walk-through, clear head. He played really well. Seven blocks in a game, just incredible.” Penn State will travel to Duquesne next before returning to Rec Hall on Saturday to take on Princeton. The Nittany Lions will then finish their non-conference schedule with a home game against Mount St. Mary’s on Sunday, Dec. 22.

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of the game. By halftime, PV was up by 20 points, 28-8, by 24 going into the fourth quarter, and from there the Rams cruised home for the victory. “They are quick,” Philipsburg coach Dave McKnight said of the Rams. “They’re athletic. They’re well coached, and hats off to them. “They play hard, solid defense — really, really solid fundamental defense that gave us fits all night. My guys now know where they are, and if they want to get better, well, here’s how you do it.” Engle led Penns Valley with a season- and career-high 19 points, followed by Weaver’s 10. Alexander and John Ott added six each, and Ulmanic had four.

For Philipsburg, 6-foot-3 Curtis Matsko, just rounding into basketball shape after the football season, had eight points, Colin Maurer had seven and Trentin Harrington added six. “I thought that I was in the right position at the right time,” Engle said. “I thought that my teammates gave me the ball in the post often and gave me the opportunity to score. I try to take advantage of my height and just work down on the post.” Now 10 to 12 players deep, Penns Valley will not have much time to rest after this win. The Rams host Jersey Shore tonight, Winber in a tournament make-up on Saturday, Central on Monday, and then travel to Huntingdon on Dec. 19.

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Jimmy Sheptock. Phipps dominated in a 13-3 major decision. He’s savoring his dwindling time as the Lions’ starting 184-pounder. Ruth is due back from his suspension as early as next Sunday when Ohio State visits Penn State. “Ruth will be coming back here pretty soon so it was kind of my last hurrah to go out there on a big stage and have fun,” he said. “I thought it (the elevated mat) was sweet. It was a lot like NCAAs, the big stage rose up and it makes a pretty sweet sound whenever you pick a guy up and slam him down.” McIntosh earned another win for Penn State at 197, but he had to work overtime to get it. Nick Bonaccorsi scored the first takedown and led 2-1 after one. McIntosh escaped and was awarded a point for locking hands to lead, 3-2, after two. Bonaccorsi escaped in the third to send the match into overtime. Neither wrestler scored in the sudden victory period. McIntosh rode out Bonaccorsi in the first 30-second tiebreaker period. McIntosh escaped in the second tiebreaker period and held off Bonaccorsi for a 4-3 win. No. 10 Jimmy Lawson closed the match with a win at 285 pounds for the Nittany Lions. He scored an escape and takedown in the third period for a 3-1 win over P.J. Tasser that sent the fans home happy. Taylor, who has seemingly wrestled in front of huge crowds his whole life, summed up the feeling of most of the wrestlers about the record crowd and unique atmosphere. “You think about going to school as a little kid, it doesn’t matter what sport it is, you think about doing it in front of a lot of people. You don’t get many opportunities to wrestle in front of your home crowd in front of 15,000 people. That’s awesome,” he said. “I’ve been really excited to wrestle in the Bryce Jordan Center for a while. To finally get out there and have that many people at a wrestling match at home at Penn State is pretty special.” Will Penn State try to replicate the record-setting day? Sanderson was noncommittal after the match.

to give Pitt a 9-6 lead. “I really don’t even know. I have to watch the film,” Racciato said of his pin. “I was sitting with one of my hips up and he gave me pressure. I scooted out and then put him on his back. I don’t really know what happened.” Peters couldn’t explain the move either, but he said he knew that in a scramble his wrestler was in good shape. “Mikey does a really good job of wrestling whistle to whistle,” he said. “When he’s scrambling, he’s really dangerous. It put some spark into us.” Penn State’s James Vollrath tied the match at 9-9 heading into the intermission. He used three takedowns and an escape to fashion a 7-2 decision over Cole Sheptock at 157. Once the teams resumed wrestling after intermission, however, it was all Penn State. Top-ranked 165-pounder David Taylor scored a fall over Geno Morelli in 3:09. He did it with an indescribable rapid combination of moves that few can pull off. “The guy shot in and I had a couple of little tricks in there and I put him on his back and the ref called a pretty fast pin, a little too fast, but I’m not really complaining about it,” Taylor said. “I was in pretty good position. I liked where I was. My biggest thing is I’m the best when I’m in flurries and I’m creating action and I was able to create some action, create some flurries and good things happened today and good things usually do happen when I’m in those flurries.” Penn State’s third-ranked 174-pounder, Matt Brown, won the second marquee matchup of the day over No. 9 Tyler Wilps. After a scoreless first, Brown escaped and scored a takedown in the second and added two takedowns and two stall points in the third for a 9-3 win. At 184, freshman Wes Phipps filled in for No. 1 Ed Ruth, who is serving a monthlong suspension for violating team rules with a DUI arrest. Phipps took on Panther backup Aaron Rothwell, who was subbing for No. 6 Max Thomusseit, who was injured in a Friday dual against Maryland’s

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32nd annual holiday celebration evokes bygone era Family-friendly events and old-fashioned hospitality guaranteed From Thursday evening, Dec. 12 through Sunday evening, Dec. 15, Bellefonte recreates the essence Christmases past — an old-fashioned family celebration as it was more than a century ago. From horse-drawn carriage rides to roaming carolers, parlor games to creative crafts, homes tours shows to Victorian teas, this gala weekend will harken back to gen-

tler times — when neighbors were friends, gifts were homemade, and all seemed right with the world.

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6:30 p.m. — Fourth annual Fundraising Gaslight Gala & A Dickens Victorian Ball, American Philatelic Society, Matchbook Place

Howard St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Girl Scout Little House, behind Centre County Library & Museum, 203 N. Allegheny St. 11 a.m. — Penn State Brass Quintet concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St.

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8:30-11:30 a.m. — Breakfast with Santa & Victorian Christmas Children’s Party, Lambert Hall, Blanchard Street 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Arts & Crafts Show, Middle School, YMCA, Elementary School 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Model Train Display, Middle School 9 a.m.-9 p.m. — Festival of Trees, CPI, Harrison Road 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Better Book & Craft Sale, Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 203 N Allegheny St., blown glass ornaments, and piano concerts, hot cider 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. — Shuttle Bus Service & Parking, Bellefonte Middle & High School lots, The Diamond in Bellefonte, and CPI 10 a.m. — Ancient Echoes concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W.

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December 12-18, 2013

The Bellefonte Women’s Club and the Homes Tour Committee are proud to present the ever-popular Victorian Christmas Homes Tour. Seven homes will be featured on the 2013 tour. The tour is Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2-7 p.m.

DURING BELLEFONTE Victorian Christmas 2012, these characters stopped to pose for a photo outside the Centre County Courthouse.

DECORATED HOMES:

n Teresa Welch, 210 E. Howard St. n Gary and Stephanie Cooper Robinson, 387 E. Linn St. n Bob and Tammy Schuster, Our Fair Lady B&B (first floor only), 313 E. Linn St. n John and Cora Decker, 505 E. Curtin St. n Mike and Beth Brown, 231 S, Spring St. n Historical Tour of Daniel Hastings Mansion, presented by Candace Dannaker, N. Allegheny Street, directly across the street from the Episcopal Church n Dr. Kevin and Carol Burke, 299 W. Linn (please enter via Curtin Street) n Jerry and Janis Davis, Collectible Train Room Display, 1326 Joanna Drive You can plan your own tour — at any time, in any order.

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Victorian House ANTIQUES

THERE WILL BE plenty of holiday arts and crafts for sale throughout Bellefonte during Victorian Christmas, which is being held from Dec. 13 through Dec. 15 in downtown Bellefonte.

Come visit us during Bellefonte Victorian Christmas! Located at the Carriage Rides!

HUNDREDS OF UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS • Estate Jewelry • Furniture • Joe Paterno • Coins • Pottery • Paintings • MUCH MORE! Mitch Bradley, Owner 107 S Allegheny St. Bellefonte PA 16823 814 355-1614

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2013 Community Choir Concert December 15

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Featuring the Centre Heritage Singers

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Events, from page 27 Noon — St. John Evangelist Folk Choir concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. Noon-4 p.m. — Santa’s House open, On the Diamond 1 p.m. — A Child’s Victorian Tea, Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny 1-4 p.m. — Children’s Activities, Arts & Crafts area, Bellefonte Middle School mnasium 1 p.m. — Quintessential (Penn State Graduate Woodwind Quintet), Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. 1 p.m. — Victorian High Tea, Reynolds Mansion, 101 W. Linn St. 2 p.m. — Callanish concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. 3 p.m. — A Child’s Victorian Tea, Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny 3 p.m. — Toot-in-Common concert, Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. 2-7 p.m. — Homes Tour, nine stops around Bellefonte

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Mike & Beth Brown, 231 N. Spring Street Hasting’s Mansion, Corner of N. Allegheny & E. Lamb Street Dr. Kevin & Carol Burke, 299 W. Linn Street Jerry & Janis Davis, 1326 Joanna Street (See Homes Tour Feature page for Directions)

3 p.m. — Victorian High Tea, Reynolds Mansion, 101 W. Linn St. 2 p.m. — Historic Walking Tour, beginning in front of the Courthouse 6 p.m. — A Fezziwig’s Christmas Party & Family Buffet, American Philatelic Society, Matchbook Place 7:30 p.m. — Bellefonte Community Band concert, Elementary School, Allegheny and Linn streets

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. — Shuttle Bus Service & Parking, Bellefonte Middle & High School lots, The Diamond in Bellefonte & CPI 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Arts & Crafts Show, Middle School, YMCA, Elementary School 11a.m.-4 p.m. — Model Train Display Bellefonte Middle School Gymnasium 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, depart from Brockerhoff, Allegheny Street Noon-4 p.m. — Santa’s House open, On the Diamond Noon-4 p.m. — Festival of Trees, CPI, Harrison Road

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Noon-5 p.m. — Art Sales, Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St. 1-2 p.m. — Organ Recital, Presbyterian Church, South Spring Street 1 p.m. — Victorian High Tea, Reynolds Mansion, 101 W. Linn St. 1-4 p.m. — Children’s Activities, Discovery Space Arts & Crafts area, Bellefonte Middle School 2 p.m. — Victorian Christmas Handbell Choir, Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. 2 p.m. — A Child’s Victorian Tea, Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny 2 p.m. — Historic Walking Tour beginning in front of the Couthouse 3 p.m. — Nittany Valley Symphony Youth Flute Choir, Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. 3 p.m. — Victorian High Tea, Reynolds Mansion, 101 W. Linn St. 7:30 p.m. — Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Community Choir Concert, Bellefonte High School Theatre, East Bishop Street

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Hit the Slopes! By BRITTANY SVOBODA For the Gazette

Winter is finally here — it’s time to get ready for ski season. There are plenty of ski resorts, state parks and recreational areas that offer skiing. From downhill skiing to cross country, there’s something for everyone. Here’s the Gazette’s guide to the winter ski season: Bald Eagle State Park 149 Main Park Road Howard, PA 16841 (814) 625-2775 www.dcnr.state.pa.us Activities: Skiing. Hours: daily sunrise to sunset. Big Boulder 1 South Lake Dr. Lake Harmony, PA 18624 (570) 443-8425 www.jfbb.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 3-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3-10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Blue Knob Ski Resort 1424 Overland Pass Claysburg, PA 16625 (814) 239-5111 www.blueknob.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Blue Mountain Ski Area & Resort 1660 Blue Mountain Dr. Palmerton, PA 18071 (610) 826-7700 Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday through Sunday

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Camelback Mountain Resort 301 Resort Dr. Tannersville, PA 18372 (570) 629-1661 Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Elk Mountain Ski Resort 344 Elk Mountain Road Union Dale, PA 18470 (570) 679-4400 www.elkskier.com Activities: Skiing and snowboarding. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. The resort will be open until 10:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 26. Jack Frost 1 Jack Frost Mountain Road Blakeslee, PA 18610 (570) 443-8425 www.jfbb.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. Liberty Mountain Resort 78 Country Club Trail Fairfield, PA 17320 (717) 642-8282 www.libertymountainresort.com Activities: Skiing, snowboardingand tubing. Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. Montage Mountain 1000 Montage Mountain Road Scranton, PA 18507 (570) 969-7669 www.montageisback.com Activities: Skiing and tubing. Call or check website for hours.

TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette

THE SKI SLOPES at Tussey Mountain in Boalsburg are open and ready for the season. Seven Springs Mountain Resort 777 Waterwheel Dr. Seven Springs, PA 15622 (800) 452-2223 www.7springs.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday Shawnee Mountain Ski Area 401 Hollow Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570) 421-7231 www.shawneemt.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Ski Big Bear 192 Karl Hope Blvd. Lackawaxen, PA (570) 685-1400 www.ski-bigbear.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Monday; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Ski Denton 5661 US Route 6 Coudersport, PA 16915 (814) 435- 2115

www.skidenton.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Monday; 1-9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Roundtop Mountain Resort 925 Roundtop Road Lewisberry, PA 17339 (717) 432-9631 www.skiroundtop.com Activities: Skiing and snowboarding. Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. Ski Sawmill Family Resort 383 Oregon Hill Road Morris, PA 16938 (570) 353-7521 Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. www.skisawmill.com Hour: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday; 1-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Spring Mountain 757 Spring Mt. Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 (610) 287-7900 www.springmountainadventures.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 3:30-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; and 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. Tussey Mountain 341 Bear Meadows Road Boalsburg, PA 16827 (814) 466-6810 www.tusseymountain.com Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Whitetail Ski Resort 13805 Blairs Valley Road Mercersburg, PA 17236 (717) 328-9400 www.skiwhitetail.com/ winter Activities: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Weekend and holiday hours and rates may apply to some of the mountains and resorts.

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arTs & enTerTainmenT ‘Scrooge! The Musical’ takes the stage at The State By ANNE WALKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The sights and sounds of Victorian London will visit the State Theatre for the second consecutive year when Fuse Productions, under the direction of Richard Biever, presents “Scrooge! The Musical.” The show opens Friday, Dec. 13, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 15.

IF YOU GO What: “Scrooge! The Musical” Where: The State Theatre, State College When: Dec. 13-15 (show times vary) More info: www.thestatetheatre.org. Veteran actor Tom McClary revisits his title role as the wretchedly tight-fisted curmudgeon who abhors any sort of merriment — especially Christmas. With a slight build and collar-length white hair and a matching beard, McClary, no stranger to community theater, has a booming voice that can out-shout a full chorus. His surly scowls makes the codgerly banker about as miserable as a person can get. All of which makes perfect sense, as McClary includes Scrooge’s creator, Charles Dickens, among his favorite authors.

Whether vocalizing about how much he hates women (and everyone else) or ranting at a group of pathetic street waifs, McClary nails the character. “If there’s anything more nauseating than ‘Merry Christmas,’ it’s a happy marriage to a loving woman,” according to Scrooge. The rest of the cast has to keep their energy levels high enough to share a stage with McClary. Solid performances from Michael Tews as Scrooge’s nephew, Walt Casher as Tom Jenkins and Eric McGinnis as Bob Cratchit allow the actors to hold their own in scenes. Another exciting highlight comes from Ava Grace Fritz as young Kathy Cratchit. Fritz has a surprisingly strong voice that captures the wistful eagerness of a little girl on Christmas Eve. Biever’s direction has enough fluidity, and this 38-member cast has enough liberty to keep an edge to their performance, that the show never feels sappy or trite. Choreographer Jill Brighton has set movement that keeps things stepping right along. Brighton also makes an appearance in this show as a baker woman and an ensemble member. An addition to this year’s Scrooge, a newly built set, will bring the audience right into the streets of London. It includes a 7½-foot bridge skirted by Victorian facades, all painted seasonal colors and designed by Master of Fine Arts grad Michael Benson.

ANNE WALKER/For The Gazette

ERIC MCGINNIS, Sam Krasowitz and Ava Grace Fritz rehearse for “Scrooge! The Musical,” which will be staged at The State Theatre Dec. 13-15. When such an enthusiastic group takes the stage, the resulting performance will delight the audience. Dickens’ classic tale appeals to all ages. And anyone looking

for a Victorian holiday experience with upbeat songs, a touch of irony and a redemptive theme will find this show absolutely charming.

‘If It Fits’ brings eclectic blend of sculptures to Borland Gallery From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — “If It Fits,” an exhibition of the work of firstyear Master of Fine Arts students and Bachelor of Fine Arts sculpture majors enrolled in associate professor Cristin Millett’s Advanced Sculpture class, will be on display through Friday, Dec. 13, in the Borland Gallery. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Advanced Sculpture is the final in a series of sculpture courses that prepare students for professional careers as artists. The pieces exhibited are the final works created for the course, the results of a rigorous semester of hard work. Millett emphasized “the exhibition is unique because the projects are completely open without media requirements or conceptual parameters, allowing students to focus on and develop a personal direction.” The students participating in the show are first-year Master of Fine Arts candidates David Cuatlacuatl, Charlie Cunningham, Farima Fooladi, Matthew Kenney, Evan West and Kelly Wilton and Bachelor of Fine Arts sculpture majors Christine Bruening, Victoria Buchler, Olivia Calef, Ashley Eyster, Kelsey Hill, Chelsea Jones, Josh Keilholtz, Fenny Lai, Katherine Levkoff, Corey Magloire and Cydnei Mallory. Some of the exhibiting artists shared thoughts on their work: n Olivia Calef, a senior bachelor’s degree candidate, uses Q-tip like structures to represent unhealthy figures joining as a collective body in order to gain structure and strength. Calef said, “I find the grouping of abstract objects allows the viewers to come to their own conclusions about the origin of the unknown species while keeping the interest open to everyone with common and touchable

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“THE BIG BANG” is one of Karyn Debrasky’s works being featured at the Betsy Rogers Allen Gallery in Schlow Library.

Debrasky works featured at Schlow From Gazette staff reports Submitted photo

“DROUGE” by Evan West is one of several works on display at Borland Gallery. The sculptures are part of an exhibition entitled “If It Fits.” materials.” n Josh Keilholtz, a junior bachelor’s degree candidate, came to Penn State debating whether to major in math, English or art. One ceramics course later and Keilholtz knew his direction. “My work explores my mysophobia and fear of the microscopic world around us every day,” Keilholtz said. “By creating these growths and forms, I make the miniscule noticeable, and address the thoughts and intrusive ideas that enter my head on a daily basis.” n Master’s degree candidate David Cuatlacuatl, from a small village in Mexico, was introduced to art when he moved to the United States and now works across mediums, including painting, drawing, writing, sculpturing and digital.

“Ancient artwork from Mesoamerica and Africa fascinates me. The preservation and display of these works in museums speak of the works’ contemporary importance,” Cuatlacuatl said. “My art reflects on the archaeological and preservation processes of ancient art. At the same time, it presents contemporary insignia of an artist’s studio and materials.” Since 2001, Millett has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in sculpture, foundry and installation at Penn State. Prior to coming to Penn State, she taught at the University of Maine for four years where she built the sculpture and foundry program. She has also taught courses in foundations and sculpture at Arizona State University, Mesa Community College and Phoenix College.

Lentz to perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Schlow STATE COLLEGE — Dr. Tony Lentz will present his one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, at Schlow Centre Region

Library. Lentz changes his voice and posture to represent all the characters in the story, sharing the holiday message that “life can be joyous, whatev-

er our situation, if we choose to make it so.” Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, visit www.schlow.org.

STATE COLLEGE — The works of Bellefonte artist Karyn Debrasky will be featured in Schlow Centre Region Libary’s Betsy Rogers Allen Gallery through Monday, Dec. 30. Captivating and colorful, Debrasky’s work may be mistaken for paintings. Upon closer inspection, a much more complex picture emerges, as the medium of each piece is revealed to be a combination of richly layered papers, found objects and handmade textures. A former graphic designer who did most of her work on computers, Debrasky now enjoys creating her images completely by hand. Her intricate designs are a balance of organic curves, simplified shapes, architecturally straight lines, abundant textures and colors that gracefully work together. Debrasky starts her creative process by gathering a variety of unique papers for inspiration. Next, simplified shapes with black lines help define each boundary. Layers of complexity are added by transforming flat pieces of paper into 3-D objects, utilizing techniques such as paper quilling, weaving, or rolling hundreds of tiny paper balls. After these are carefully formed, they are meticulously positioned to create a striking overall surface texture. Other objects, such as beads and metals, are then added to deepen the beauty and focus of each image. Debrasky’s intriguing artwork has won numerous awards and multiple placements in nationally ranked exhibitions.

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Live

t n e m in a t r e Ent Schedule

Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-9701  Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 13 Sunday, Dec. 15 Wednesday, Dec. 18

Domenick Swentosky, 8 to 11 p.m. Tommy Wareham, 6 to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight Ted and Molly, 8 to 10 p.m. Scott Mangene, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7666 Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 13

BAR BLEU, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-0374 Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 13 Saturday, Dec. 14

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 Friday, Dec. 13 Saturday, Dec. 14

JR, James and Natalie, 6 to 8 p.m., Public Domain, 10:30 p.m. TBA

THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-2892 Wednesday, Dec. 18

Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM, (814) 349-8850 Thursday, Dec. 12 Saturday, Dec. 14

Pub Hang with Richard Sleigh & friends, 7:30 p.m. Driftwood, 8 p.m.

THE GAMBLE MILL, 160 DUNLAP ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 355-7764 Saturday, Dec. 14 Sunday, Dec. 15

Biscuit Jam, 7 to 9 p.m. The Strayers, 5 to 7 p.m.

GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 353-1008 Thursday, Dec. 12 Wednesday, Dec. 18

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

INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5718 Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 13 Saturday, Dec. 14

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

OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 867-OTTO Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 13 Saturday, Dec. 14

Scott Mangene, 8 to 10 p.m. Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, 9 p.m. TBA

THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-1406 Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 13 Saturday, Dec. 14 Wednesday, Dec. 18

Lowjack, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dominic & Noah, 8 to 10 p.m. Ted McCloskey & The Hi Fis, 10:30 pm to 2 a.m. Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3858 Friday, Dec. 13 Saturday, Dec. 14

Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Skoal Brothers, 10:30 p.m.

THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 13 Saturday, Dec. 14 Tuesday, Dec. 17 Wednesday, Dec. 18

TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette

MEMBERS OF the Penn State Blue Band are trying to win a trip to perform in Las Vegas.

Kate and Natalie, 9 p.m. Brad Fey, 8 p.m.

My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. John and Chad, 8 to 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. — 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.

Blue Band seeks online votes in Vegas gig contest From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — They’ve been on the runway for a Marc Jacobs fashion show in New York City. They’ve been in an Annie Leibovitz fashion spread with Keira Knightley in Vogue. They’ve also appeared in another fashion spread in W Magazine. Now, a group of Penn State Blue Band members has the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas to play at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, opening for Walk Off The Earth

and John Legend on Tuesday, Jan. 7 — but they need your help to get there. The group representing the Blue Band entered a contest through Polk Audio to win the chance to open the concert. To help them, “like” the Polk Audio Facebook page at www.facebook.com/polkaudio/ app_572559272806327 and then vote for the Penn State Blue Band video cover of “Listen to the Music.” Vote once a day between now and Friday, Dec. 20, to help the Blue Band make it to Vegas.

Staines to perform in Acoustic Brew From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Folk legend Bill Staines will play in the last Acoustic Brew Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the WPSU Studios, 100 Innovation Blvd. “I have always felt that I was blessed to live a life in music and to know that, surely it must have been a lucky star that led me there,” Staines said of his most recent album, “Beneath Some Lucky Star.” Consistently touring for more than 45 years, he has crafted a strong multi-generational following that includes such luminaries as Nanci Griffith and the Billboardcharting Celtic Thunder, who have both covered his songs.

Heavily inspired by the Atlantic seaside where he grew up, Staines has written ballads of epic journeys as well as everyday songs of love and loss. He will also play songs written for him by others, including Ian and Sylvia, Pierce Pettis and BILL STAINES Mason Daring. Tickets for the concert can be purchased at www.acousticbrew.com, Webster’s Bookstore Café, Nature’s Pantry or at the door. For more information, visit www.acousticbrew.com.

The State Theatre, W. College Ave., Downtown State College

This Week at the State… Fuse Productions Presents Scrooge! The Musical Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 — 7:30pm Saturday, Dec.14, 2013 — 2 & 7:30pm Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 — 3pm

2013 Bill Welch Cartoon Series Saturday, Dec. 14 — 10am

It’s A Wonderful Life Monday, Dec. 16 — 4 & 7:30pm Tuesday, Dec. 17 — 4pm Wednesday, Dec. 18 – 4pm Thursday, Dec. 19 – 4pm Friday, Dec. 20 – 7:30pm

Singing Onstage presents:

Calvin Berger, a new musical In The Attic

Wednesday, Dec. 18 — 7:30pm Thursday, Dec. 19 — 7:30pm

Get Tickets

Buy online at thestatetheatre.org or call the box office: 814.272.0606 LET’S TALK! FIND US ONLINE.

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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.

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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. Fundraiser — Friends of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will be holding their annual Festival of Baskets Raffle. Tickets can be purchased through Friday, Dec. 13. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (717) 242-7225 or visit www.lewistownhospital.org. Letters to Santa — The State College Sunrise Rotary Club and The Corner Room will help collect children’s letters to Santa this holiday season. There will be a mailbox outside The Corner Room, 100 W. College Ave., State College, through Friday, Dec. 20. There will also be another mailbox at the Centre County United Way’s Festival of Trees at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Bellefonte, Thursday, Dec. 12, to Sunday, Dec. 15. Letters to Santa can also be mailed to the State College Sunrise Rotary, P.O. Box 1133, State College, PA 16804. For more information, visit www. statecollegesunriserotary.org. Exhibit — The Centre County Historical Society exhibit “A Common Canvas: Pennsylvania’s New Deal Post Office Murals,” will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College. Exhibit hours are 1–4 p.m., Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Visit www.centrecountyhistory.org or call (814) 234-4779. Photo With Santa — Get your family’s photo taken with Santa through Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College, Mondays through Fridays, noon–8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; and Sundays, noon–6 p.m. For more information, visit www.shop nittanymall.com/sensationalshopping2013/santa_photos. Collection — The Bellefonte Elks will be collecting pet food and supplies for Pets Come First through Tuesday, Dec. 24. All donations can be dropped off at the Bellefonte Elks Lodge, 120 W. High St. Pets Come First is a non-profit and primarily all-volunteer organization whose mission is to facilitate the placement of stray and unwanted animals into loving homes. For more information, visit www. petscomefirst.net or www.bellefonteelks.com. Fundraiser — The “Dimes for Dyslexia” fundraiser to benefit Children’s Dyslexia Center will take place at the Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College, until Tuesday, Dec. 24. Stop by the 1937 Ford pickup truck, restored by the late Robert Meyers of Pleasant Gap, and information table near Sears to learn more about the Children’s Dyslexia Center and deposit some dimes or other loose change. For more information about the Children’s Dyslexia Center or “Dimes for Dyslexia,” call Marsha Landis at (814) 234-2105. Exhibit — “Abstract,” the multi-medium artwork of Bellefonte artist Karyn Debrasky, will be on display through Monday, Dec. 30, 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. Art Show — The Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center will show the work of its studio artists beginning through Sunday, Jan. 5, at 101 W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-2486. 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 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. 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, DECEMBER 12

Concert — The Port Matilda Elementary Holiday Concert will be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 209 Locust St., Port Matilda. For more information, call (814) 692-7429. Exhibit — Penn State College of Arts and Architecture presents an exhibition with work from the School of Visual Arts Foundations Students at the Zoller Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information, visit www.sova.psu.edu. 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 “Seeing Farther.” Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email

info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscovery space.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 “Happy Holidays!” 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 “Elementary Holiday Craft.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Fundraising Event — To kick off the 32nd annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, the Gaslight Gala and a Dickens Victorian Ball will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the American Philatelic Society Building, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte. The gala will feature live music and caroling as well as professional entertainment by Dickens & Company. Dinner will be provided by Hoag’s Catering. There will also be a silent auction with items from A Basket Full to benefit the Centre County United Way. To make reservations, contact Wendy Fultz of Cool Beans at (814) 355-1178. 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. Concert — Penn State School of Music presents the Symphonic Band, 8 p.m. in Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. For more information, visit www.music.psu. edu.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

Event — The 32nd annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas will take place in downtown Bellefonte. For information on certain events and times, visit www.bellefonte victorianchristmas.com. Exhibit — Penn State College of Arts and Architecture presents an exhibition with work from the School of Visual Arts Foundations Students at the Zoller Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information, visit www.sova.psu.edu. 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. Raffle — Friends of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will choose the Festival of Baskets raffle winners at 1 p.m. at 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. For more information, call (717) 242-7225 or visit www.lewistownhospital.org. Tree Viewing — Howard Elementary School is sponsoring a Christmas tree for the 2013 Centre County United Way Festival of Trees as a community service project. Students will make the ornaments to hang on the trees, which will be on display 4–9 p.m. at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Bellefonte. After the viewing, the tree will be donated to a family in the Bald Eagle Area School District. Ornament Night — Howard Elementary will have its annual Ornament Night starting at 6:15 p.m. at 255 School St., Howard. For more information, call (814) 625-2423. Dinner and Play — Tempest Productions Inc. and Webster’s Bookstore Café presents The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m. at Webster’s, 133 E. Beaver Ave. A preshow dinner will start at 6 p.m. with a buffet prepared by Webster’s Catering. For information on pricing and to purchase tickets, call (866) 248-5091 or visit www.tempeststudios.org. Musical — Fuse Productions presents “Scrooge! The Musical,” 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the theatre box office at (814) 2720606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Concert — Mannheim Steamroller will perform at 8 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. Tickets are on sale at the Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre, Altoona Campus Ticket Outlet, Walmart, Ticketmaster kiosks, online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.bjc.psu.edu, or by phone

539 Jacksonville Rd. Bellefonte, PA 814-355-5678

First Baptist Church welcomes you! Sunday, December 22 10:30am - Birthday party for Jesus - Age 3-6th grade 10:45am-Christmas Worship 6:00pm-Choir Cantata “Joy, Joy” Tuesday, December 24 6:00pm-Christmas Eve Service

at (800) 745-3000.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

Event — The 32nd annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas will take place in downtown Bellefonte. For information on certain events and times, visit www.bellefonte victorianchristmas.com. Tree Viewing — Howard Elementary School is sponsoring a Christmas tree for the 2013 Centre County United Way Festival of Trees as a community service project. Students will make the ornaments to hang on the trees, which will be on display 9 a.m.–9 p.m. at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Bellefonte. After the viewing, the tree will be donated to a family in the Bald Eagle Area School District. Breakfast — Santa will be having breakfast 8–11 a.m. at The Corner Room, 100 W. College Ave., State College. Book and Craft Sale — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have a book and craft sale during the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. There will be gently used and recently published books and handmade crafts by local artists. Proceeds benefit the Centre County Library. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org for more information. Christmas Shoppe — New Hope United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Shoppe, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. There will be photos with Santa, children’s crafts, a children’s Christmas shoppe, soup and baked goods, and various vendors. Contest — The Elks State Soccer Shoot Contest will take place at 9 a.m. at the Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College. The contest will host soccer shoot qualifiers, both boys and girls, from throughout Pennsylvania. Cartoons — The 7th annual Bill Welch Saturday Morning Cartoon Series will bring Warner Bros. Looney Tunes animation to The State Theatre at 10 a.m., 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the theatre box office at (814) 2720606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Winter Craft Fair — Old Gregg School will have a winter craft fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community and Recreation Center at 106 School St., Spring Mills. Wreaths and flowers as well as pottery, jewelry, handmade crafts and a variety of foods will be for sale. For more information, visit www.oldgreggschool.org or call (814) 422-8582. Event — The historic Rock Hill School will host “Classic Christmas,” featuring a holiday display with antique toys and dolls, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the corner of Rock Hill and Brush Valley roads, Centre Hall. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host a Victorian Christmas Story Time, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Christmas Celebration — The Historical Museum and PA Room will have a Christmas celebration during the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas with blown glass ornaments by James F. Byrnes for sale, hot cider, holiday music performances and museum tours, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Event — Listen to stories, including the “The Polar Express,” and venture out to ride the trolley through Downtown State College, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Children’s Department of Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Children will also receive a small drawstring bag with a bell and a coin that they can spend at Santa’s Workshop at the Downtown Theatre. For more information, call (814) 235-7817 or visit www.schlow.org. Event — The Bellefonte Elks will host a Christmas party for Elks members and guests, 1 p.m. at 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 355-2828. What’s Happening, Page 34

Page 34 What’s Happening, from page 34 Children’s Event — The Bellefonte Art Museum will host “A Child’s Victorian Tea,” 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. This event is held in conjunction with Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. For more information, visit www. bellefontemuseum.org or call (814) 3554280. 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. Musical — Fuse Productions presents “Scrooge! The Musical,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the theatre box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.state theatre.org. Dinner — New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills will serve a ham and turkey dinner, 4:30–7 p.m. at 119 Cobblestone Court, Spring Mills. The dinner is eat in or take out. For more information, call (814) 422-8417. Dinner and Play — Tempest Productions Inc. and Webster’s Bookstore Café presents The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m. at Webster’s, 133 E. Beaver Ave. A preshow dinner will start at 6 p.m. with a buffet prepared by Webster’s Catering. For information on pricing and to purchase tickets, call (866) 248-5091 or visit www. tempeststudios.org. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo, 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m. Concert — Koch Funeral Home will sponsor the State College Choral Society and Centre Brass in a performance of “December Colors” at 7:30 p.m. at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, University Park. The concert will benefit Tides, a support program for grieving children and the people who love them. Concert — Bill Staines will play at the Acoustic Brew Concert series, 7:30 p.m. in the WPSU Studios, 100 Innovation Blvd., University Park. Tickets can be purchased at www.acousticbrew.com, Webster’s Bookstore Café, Nature’s Pantry or at the door. For more information, visit www. acousticbrew.com. Concert — The Bellefonte Community Band and The Nittany Knights will perform in a Victorian Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Bellefonte Elementary School, 100 W. Linn St. For more information, visit www. bellefonteband.net.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

Event — The 32nd annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas will take place in downtown Bellefonte.. For information on certain events and times, visit www. bellefontevictorianchristmas.com. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host a Victorian Christmas Story Time, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Tree Viewing — Howard Elementary School is sponsoring a Christmas tree for the 2013 Centre County United Way Festival of Trees as a community service project. Students will make the ornaments to hang on the trees, which will be on display noon–4 p.m. at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Bellefonte. After the

The Centre County Gazette viewing, the tree will be donated to a family in the Bald Eagle Area School District. Christmas Celebration — The Historical Museum and PA Room will have a Christmas celebration during the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas with blown glass ornaments by James F. Byrnes for sale, hot cider, holiday music performances and museum tours, noon–4 p.m. at 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Event — The first annual State College Holiday Home Tour charity event will take place 1–5 p.m. in the Highlands Neighborhood to benefit the Park Forest Day Nursery Preschool. The self-guided walking tour will take you through State College. Refreshments will be available at Faith United Church of Christ, 300 E. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at any of the homes on the tour, or in advance. For more information, call (814) 231-8492 or visit www.pfdn-preschool.org/holiday hometour. Children’s Event — The Bellefonte Art Museum will host “A Child’s Victorian Tea,” 2 p.m. at 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. This event is held in conjunction with Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. For more information, visit www.bellefonte museum.org or call (814) 355-4280. Children’s Event — Listen to stories, including the “The Polar Express,” and venture out to ride the trolley through Downtown State College, 2–4:20 p.m. in the Children’s Department of Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Children will also receive a small drawstring bag with a bell and a coin that they can spend at Santa’s Workshop at the Downtown Theatre. For more information, call (814) 235-7817 or visit www. schlow.org. Musical — Fuse Productions presents “Scrooge! The Musical,” 3 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the theatre box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Concert — The Penn State student ensemble Essence of Joy will perform at the 3rd annual WPSU Winterfest Concert to benefit Penn State Public Media, 4 p.m. at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center Worship Hall, University Park. For more information and ticket prices, visit www.wpsu.org/winter fest.

MONDAY DECEMBER 16

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 — 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 “Penguins.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — The Centre Hall Branch Library will have preschool story time, 10:30–11 a.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “Reindeer.” Call (814) 364-2580 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) 231-3076. Support Group — The Cancer Survivors’ Association will host a cancer survi-

vor support group meeting, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. For more information, visit www.cancersurvive.org. Concert — Howard Elementary School will hold its holiday concert at 1:30 p.m. at 255 School St., Howard. For more information, call (814) 625-2423. Film — “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be screened at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. In the film, an angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he never existed. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Adult Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “Cookbook Bingo,” where winners receive new and gently used cookbooks as prizes, 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. Concert — The Bald Eagle Area High School Winter Concert with symphonic and jazz bands and concert and chamber choirs will be held at 7 p.m. at 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. For more information, call (814) 355-4860. Games — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo, 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College. Concert — 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) 777-7455, visit www.nittanyknights. org or email jimkerhin@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Seniors Hiking Group — Enjoy a moderate hike in the great outdoors at 9 a.m. at various locations in and around State College. The hikes are free except for car pool donations. To register, call (814) 231-3076 or visit www.crpr.org. 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 — 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.centrecounty library.org. 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 “Holiday Stories.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Concert — Mountaintop Area Elementary Holiday Concert will be held at 1:30 p.m. at 100 School Drive, Snow Shoe. For more information, call (814) 387-6861. 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. Film — “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be screened at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. In the film, an angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he never existed. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. 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 of the Willowbank Office Building, 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte. For more information, visit www.centrecountypa.gov. 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. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Residence, 301

December 12-18, 2013 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.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

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 November. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. 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.my discoveryspace.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 “Winter is Close ... .” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. 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 “Penguins.” Call (814) 355-1516 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) 231-3076. Lunch — The Patton 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 pankowealth management@gmail.com. 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. Concert — Wingate Elementary Holiday Concert will be held at 1 p.m. in the Bald Eagle Area Middle/High School Auditorium, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. For more information, call (814) 355-4872. Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host its Lego Club, 3–3:30 p.m. and 3:45–4:15 p.m., at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Zumba — New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class, 6 p.m. at Marion Walker Elementary School, 100 School Drive, Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 321-4528. Concert — The Bald Eagle Area Fourth and Fifth Grades Holiday Choral 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. Game Night — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County will host a game night, with a variety of board games and refreshments, at 7 p.m. at 780 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 689-1848, visit www. uufcc.com or email lgage616@gmail.com. Concert — Biscuit Jam will play at The Governors’ Pub, 7–9 p.m. at 211 W. High St., Bellefonte. For more information, visit www.reverbnation.com/biscuitjam. Film — “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be screened at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. In the film, an angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he never existed. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Musical — Students from Singing Onstage Studios will perform in the musical “Calvin Berger,” the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, 7:30 p.m. in The Attic at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the theatre box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

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@my discoveryspace.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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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.nittany baptist.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 meets the first Friday of every month at 1 p.m. and second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Call or email Anne at (814) 2343141 / teadmin@brooklinevillage.com or Janie at (814) 235-2000 / iwpcommrel@brooklinevillage.com for more 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 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 Richard King at (814) 3559606 or email kings430elinn@yahoo.com. 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) 2317005. 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.centrecountydownsyndrome.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: http://www.meetup.com/CentreRegion-Wargaming-and-Miniatures-Group/. 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 non-profit 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 at 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, DO, CNSP. 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 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at Milesburg Center across from UniMart. 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) 3553557. 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.visitnittany valleywoodturners.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. 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.inspiredholisticwellness.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.statecollege weaversguild.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) 2375220 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, 610 W. Whitehall Road, 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 Helen Evans at (814) 237-8932. Trout Unlimited, a non-profit 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. The class also meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Faith Baptist Church, 647 Valley Vista Drive, State College. Membership fee is $35. Call Darlene Foster at (814) 238-8739 or email at rdf55@ verizon.net. WiNGs, the Women’s Network Group for women entrepreneurs, has a social from 8-8:30 a.m. and meets from 8:3010:30 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.womens welcomeclub.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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Net Impact students travel to conference From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — More than 30 Smeal College of Business students from the Penn State undergraduate and MBA chapters of Net Impact, a national organization focused on sustainability in business, attended the organization’s annual conference held at the end of October in San Jose, Calif. According to Marcus Cullen, president of the Penn State Smeal MBA chapter, the conference united leaders in various social impact careers with graduate and undergraduate student chapters, providing opportunities for learning and networking. Cullen said that many of the Penn State Smeal master of business administration

students conducted informational interviews with attending company representatives, and that this was a valuable networking experience for students looking for full-time opportunities or internships in impact areas like corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Colin Gannon, the Penn State undergraduate chapter’s executive vice president, met with Denise Morrison, CEO of Campbell’s Soup, along with about 15 other students. Gannon, a finance major, also attended many of the finance-related breakout sessions, including those on impact investing. “I had no idea that there were groups of people dedicated to putting together funds that support companies that are social-

ly and environmentally conscious,” said Gannon. “This area of finance is definitely one that I would like to investigate more in the future.” One of the most important takeaways from the conference for both undergraduate and graduate students was that impact careers in various areas are on the rise, and there are like-minded people who want to make a positive impact on the world through their work. Even many large corporations, such as Best Buy and Microsoft, place an emphasis on corporate sustainability and have their own Net Impact chapters. “The experience showed me that there truly is a demand to be sustainable and responsible with every action we make in our

lives,” said Ethan Espina, vice president of corporate relations for the undergraduate chapter. Sustainability has been an increasing focus for Smeal in recent years, both in curriculum and research. Added undergraduate curriculum options in sustainability, as well as a formal concentration in Sustainability in Social Innovation for Penn State Smeal MBA students, provide more concerted efforts to bring issues in sustainability to the classroom. Through the Smeal Sustainability Council, a center dedicated to the study of sustainable business practices, the college has offered support to increase sustainability-related research projects among faculty and doctoral students.

Dixon honored for work with autism, intellectual disabilities From Gazette staff reports ALTOONA — Skills of Central Pennsylvania Inc. employee Cyndy Dixon recently was honored at Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities’ 43rd annual meeting and awards celebration in Harrisburg as the direct support professional of the year. Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR) is a nonprofit organization comprised of member groups from all over the state that provide services and support to people who have autism and intellectual disabilities living in Pennsylvania. PAR presents the Direct Support Professional of the Year award annually to someone employed by a PAR provider member organization that, according to the PAR award application, “has shown extraordinary determination and success in empowering consumers to lead fulfilling and enriching lives.” Dixon is a direct support professional at Skills who assists nearly 50 people with intellectual disabilities who participate in local volunteer projects. She helps the people she supports develop skills to increase their independence and be involved in their community. “Cyndy has always exemplified the mission of Skills by creating opportunities and developing supports for people with disabilities,” said Becky Aungst, Skills chief operations officer. “She has made a tremendous impact in the lives of those she supports. We are very proud and grateful for Cyndy’s 18 years of dedicated service.” Dixon also coordinates Skills’ horticultural therapy program, which is an integral part of the Discovery Garden project at Legion Park in Hollidaysburg. The program is funded by the Skills Foundation, which augments the costs of programs and services for the people Skills supports. Dixon’s love of gardening and her passion for the people she helps is demonstrated through her tireless efforts to find ways for people with disabilities to enjoy the benefits of horticultural therapy and the outdoors. Established in 1960, Skills of Central Pennsylvania Inc.

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PYP STUDIO in State College recently held its grand opening. Pictured, from left, are Jamie Bestwick, co-owner Kerry Bestwick, chef Johnny Iuzzini, co-owner Janet Egerer and Fred Egerer.

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CYNDY DIXON was honored during last month’s Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities’ annual meeting and awards celebration. She was named direct support professional of the year. provides a wide variety of services, primarily focused on supporting individuals with disabilities and mental illness so they can live self-determined lives throughout its 16-county service area. More information about Skills can be found on the website www.skillsofcentralpa.org.

SCORE closes Williamsport office From Gazette staff reports WILLIAMSPORT — After 40 years of counseling hundreds of successful local start-up companies in the Williamsport, Mansfield, Selinsgrove and Bloomsburg areas, the North Central PA Chapter of SCORE recently closed its office at 330 Pine St., Williamsport. Clients who had been served by NCPA SCORE will continue to receive informational support and mentoring through SCORE of Central PA, headquartered in State College, according to an announcement made jointly by David B. Stone Jr., NCPA chapter chairman, and Robert Griffin, chairman of SCORE Central PA. Current and new clients in the North Central Region will receive services locally at a new location, Studio 10 of The Pajama Factory, 1307 Park Ave., Williamsport. In making the announcement, Stone noted that a decline in the number of local volunteers prompted the decision to close the Williamsport office and integrate its operations with Central PA SCORE. Central PA SCORE invites entrepreneurs considering starting new businesses or seeking advice about their cur-

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rent businesses to visit www.scorecpa.org or call (814) 2349415 to schedule appointments and receive informational assistance. All SCORE services are offered without charge to client businesses. In addition to offering mentoring by highly qualified counselors from a wide variety of business backgrounds, SCORE Central PA also offers frequent seminars tailored to the needs of local start-ups. For more information, contact Stone at davidstonepe@ yahoo.com or (570) 322- 8902 or Griffin at reg6psuedu@ gmail.com or (814) 360-9995.

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STATE COLLEGE — PYP Studio celebrated its grand opening last month with special guest and celebrity chef Johnny Iuzzini from the Food Network. PYP Studio offers a variety of classes and services, including yoga, Pilates, TRX and cycling, with a focus on the mind-body-spirit connection. Services at PYP include small group instruction, fitness parties, personal training and workshops. Co-owner Kerry Bestwick has been operating Pure Yoga Pilates since 2007 and Janet Egerer joined Bestwick in 2012. PYP moved to its newly renovated and specifically designed space at Creekside Plaza earlier this fall. “Our membership and our services are growing and this is a time to celebrate our next phase,” said Bestwick. “The mission of PYP Studio is one of health and fitness as well as a celebration of community,” added Egerer. Featured on the Food Network, as well as “Today,” “Good Morning America” and “The Martha Stewart Show,” chef Johnny Iuzzini has mastered his craft at the top restaurants in New York City and has received awards and honors that place him among the elite pastry chefs in the world. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Iuzzini spent time in France as an apprentice, including a stint at Ladurée in Paris. For more information, visit www.thepypstudio.com.

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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE

DECEMBER 12-18, 2013

DEED TRANSFERS 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 NOV. 18-22, 2012 BELLEFONTE

Crossman Enterprises LLC to Nathaniel J. Doane and Tiffani Keys, 295 S. Potter St., Bellefonte, $123,000. Ricardo Veruete and Ellen L. Veruete to Kelly K. M. McManus and Emily L. Zimdahl-McManus, 917 Shady Lane, Bellefonte, $190,000.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Barry L. McMurtrie and Mary Alice McMurtrie to Randy L. Tice and Judy A. Tice, Big Hollow Road, State College, $1,000.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Game Commission and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Evelyn A. Rhoades estate, Bullit Run Road, Howard, $1. Evelyn A. Rhoades estate, Russell V. Rhoades Jr. and Larry R. Rhoades co-executor to Edward H. Gummo and Kathleen M. Gummo, 986 Bullit Run Road, Howard, $1. Evelyn A. Rhoades estate, Russell V. Rhoades Jr., Larry R. Rhoades co-executor, Edward H. Gummo and Kathleen M. Gummo to Randy D. Rhoades, 970 Bullit Run Road, Howard, $1.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Charles O. Crawford Jr. and Karen Lynne Burke to Karen L. Burke, 122 Apple Court, $1. S. Patrick Farrell to Thomas S. Bella, 330 W. Whitehall Road, State College, $176,000. Barbara F. Fry estate, Scott Fry co-executor and Shawn W. Fry co-executor to Shawn W. Fry, 110 Fainlo St., State College, $1. Jack L. Johnson estate, Tanya L. Evans co-executor and James K. Evans co-executor to Sai Lap Jacky Lau, 220 W. Whitehall Road, State College, $215,000. Eric R. Lalande and Jenna A. Lalande to Connor K. Weigand and Clairen Rae Percival, 111 Merry Hill Road, State College, $198,000. Clayton E. Smith, Madeline C. Smith and Edward J. Smith to Bonnie M. Epstein,

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133 Lincoln Ave., State College, $176,250. Stearns Boal LP to Alexander Igolnikov and Olga Igolnikov, 170 Fernleaf Court, State College, $84,500. Joseph John Thomas and Jessica A. Thomas to Lazaro Juan Calderin Hidalgo, 267 First Ave., State College, $240,600.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Santina P. Dibert, Daron J. Dibert and Kathryn A. Dibert to Daron K. Dibert and Kathryn A. Dibert, 1738 Princeton Drive, State College, $1. Fedon Marcon Fedon Partnership to Marie W. Fedon, 101 Timber Lane, State College, $1. Martha S. Hummel to Martha S. Hummel, 154 Ridge Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $1. Kenneth Knott and Margaret Knott to Martha S. Hummel, 137 Ridge Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $195,000. Brian A. O’Donnell and Avis L. O’Donnell to Eva E. Reed, 285 E. Pine Grove Road, State College, $163,500. Ralph F. Wheland and Marion H. Wheland to Ralph F. Wheland, 3605 Tadpole Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $1. Ralph F. Wheland and Marion H. Wheland to Marion H. Wheland, 3477 Tadpole Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $1.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Mae E. Vonada estate, Dora Maw Stover co-executor and Carl W. Vonada co-executor to Curtis W. Stover and Karen E. Stover, State Route 45, Rebersburg, $34,537.50.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Louis A. Berrena Jr. and Kathleen R. Berrena to Jill A. Braubaker and Brent M. Braubaker, 129 Dearing Drive, Boalsburg, $279,000. Jason K. Vanvelsor and Laura A. Vanvelsor to Jason Simcisko, 1316 Andover Drive, Boalsburg, $270,000. Lillian A. Wilson by sheriff and Pamela Hertz by sheriff to JPMorgan Chase Bank, 2042 Shingletown Road, State College, $9,956.48.

HOWARD BOROUGH

Amy S. Shuey by sheriff and Eric S. Shuey by sheriff to JPMorgan Chase Bank, 155 Main St., Howard, $4,111.56.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

James W. Wagner Sr. estate, Robert J. Wagner per representative and James W. Wagner Jr. per representative to Frank L. Breon, 246 Wagner Lane, Port Matilda, $180,000.

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Christopher W. Nagle and Joanne R. Nagle to Tyler S. Askey, 111 Beach St., Blanchard, $48,000.

MILES TOWNSHIP

John W. Musser and Sara S. Musser by agent to John W. Musser, 280 Coburn Road, Coburn, $6,990.

MILLHEIM TOWNSHIP

Betty S. Neff by agent to Stephen L. Erdley and Angela L. Erdley, Wolfes Gap Road, Rebersburg, $60,000. Betty S. Neff by agent to Scott Crissman, Wolfes Gap Road, Rebersburg, $33,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Ada Mae Barnes estate, Terry A. Barnes executor, Jeffrey Alan Barnes and Laura Elizabeth Barnes to Logistica Group Inc., Meeks Lane, Port Matilda, $650,000. Susan D. Creekmore and Susan D. Beese to Christopher M. Bair, Timothy D. Bair and Donna L. Bair, 418 Canterbury Drive, State College, $238,000. Haubert Homes Inc. to Charles E. and Polly M. Munkberg Revocable Trust, $65,000. Andrew H. Hefler and Jennifer Simmons to Mary Meirui Lin, 232 Amblewood Way, State College, $216,000. Mellott Real Estate LP to Mellott Real Estate LP, N. Atherton St., State College, $1. Judith B. Rushing to James C. Rushing and Judith B. Rushing, 661 Devonshire Drive, State College, $1. Michael E. Stappler and A. Rachel Stappler to Chad T. Joyce and Jordan L. Joyce, 231 Harvard Road, Port Matilda, $197,500.

PENN TOWNSHIP

Howard E. Wise and Helen D. Wise to Howard E. Wise and Helen D. Wise, 411 Beaver Dam Road, Spring Mills, $1.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

Daniel K. Russell and Cynthia E. Russell to Night & Day Salon & Spa LLC, 515 N. Front St., Philipsburg, $500.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Scott A. Burk and Kimberly A. Burk to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 1924 Daisy St. Extension, Clearfield, $1. Anna E. Stephens to Kurt L. McKinney Jr. and Bridget M. McKinney, 219 Main Road, Spring Mills, $60,000. Howard E. Wise and Helen D. Wise to Dan H. Wise and David R. Wise, 2780 Earlystown Road, Centre Hall, $1.

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Clearfield Bank & Trust Co. to Mark A. Savino and Bobbie Jo Savino, 607 Oak St., Osceola Mills, $18,000. Charles Rider II to Old Berwick Road LLC, 2722 Port Matilda Highway, Philipsburg, $330,000.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Rose M. Granite to Maryann Hamilton, Michael F. Granite, Karen M. Pipta, Ralph R. Granite, David J. Granite and Susan F. Lyncha, 1009 Clarence Road, Clarence, $1. JPMorgan Chase Bank to John F. Shapira, 205 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe, $26,000.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Bellefonte Borough to Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority, 410 Governors Park Road, Bellefonte, $1. Keith Aaron Jury and Kristina J. KramerJury to Stacy L. Hillard and Joan M. Hillard, 213 Upper Coleville Road, Bellefonte, $75,000. Myron S. Rice and Jodi A. Rice to Shawn P. Slater, 126 Upper Coleville Road, Bellefonte, $156,000. Anna L. Stahlman Family Revocable Trust and Anna L. Stahlman trustee to Edgar C. Stahlman trustee, Robert D. Stahlman, Brian L. Stahlman, Cindy M. Stahlman and Barry L. Stahlman, 7 Daskem Lane, Pleasant Gap, $1. Eleanor I. Solt to Mary Ann S. Eisemann, Lee Ann Cinnamon and Amy Jo Solt, 323 Park Ave., Bellefonte, $1. Steven M. Willits and Julie A. Willits to Julie Anne Willits and Julie A. Willits, 1788 Airport Road, Bellefonte, $1.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Frank F. Aplan to Jackson J. Spielvogel and Mary Diane Spielvogel, 424 W. Fairmount Ave., State College, $385,000. Jerry L. Bartlebaugh and Allen E. Bartlebaugh to Steven J. Bisbee and Tara J. Bisbee, 242 W. Logan Ave., State College, $10,000. Leann L. Birch and Karl M. Newell to Guido Cervone and Janejira Kalsmith, 926 Redgate Road, State College, $608,500. Benjamin F. Howell Jr. to Chad L. Oberholtzer and Kathryn A. Oberholtzer, 1143 Smithfield Circle, State College, $245,000. Jorge A. Pena by attorney to Adriana Penna, 827 Wheatfield Drive, State College, $1. Howard E. Wise and Helen D. Wise to Dan H. Wise and David R. Wise, 1127 S. Allen St., State College, $1.

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

Fay D. Price and Darlene G. Price to Joseph C. Price and Kristin Lohr Price, 171 Goss Hollow Lane, Port Matilda, $1. Charles Rider II to Old Berwick Road LLC, 689 Goss Hollow Lane, Port Matilda, $320,000.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Phyllis J. Graves to Charles R. Hall Jr., 105 Chestnut St., Howard, $1. KSB Real Estate LLC to Mark Skojec, 217 Dunkle Road, Bellefonte, $261,337. Ian D. Norman to Ian D. Norman and Mary L. Wheeler, 680 Sand Ridge Road, Howard, $1. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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