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Borough council rejects tax hike By NATHAN PIPENBERG correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — State College residents will not be subject to a tax increase this year, after a late push by State College Borough Council member Jim Rosenberger against the measure. At council’s Monday night meeting, members voted 4-3 against a real estate tax increase that was designed to close a budget hole. Before the vote, Rosenberger
made several statements against the tax hike. “Based on reserves, there’s no reason to (raise taxes) this year,” he said. Council members Tom Daubert, Sarah Klinetob and Ron Filippelli also voted against the increase. With the vote, council also approved a finalized 2014 budget. The tax hike would have raised about $600,000 in revenue for the borough, according to Borough Manager Tom Fountaine. Instead, that total will be drawn from
borough reserves, in addition to $550,000 of reserve funds the borough already plans to tap in order to close the projected deficit in 2014. Rosenberger said that the borough’s finances are stable enough to support dipping further into reserve funds. “We’ve made 100 percent contributions to our pension fund,” he said. “We’ve made our commitments.” But at earlier meetings, Fountaine said that forgoing a tax increase could result in
a “drastic cut in service and operational procedures.” According to borough calculations, the tax increase would have been about equal to a $7 increase for the average homeowner in the borough. Council member Peter Morris, who voted to keep the hike in place, equated that to the price of “two Starbucks visits” a month. Tax hike, Page 5
Rec Hall vibe worthy of anticipation By JOHN PATISHNOCK correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — For Nicole Gallegor and RJ Luken, it was worth the wait. Nicole and RJ, basketball season-ticket holders and Penn State freshmen, stood in line outside Rec Hall for more than an hour last Saturday, waiting to enter the Depression Era-building, which hosted a Nittany Lions men’s basketball game for the first time in 17 years. Rec Hall, Page 4
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WRAP IT UP: Debbie Lintal, left, and Carol Turley wrap presents earlier this week at the Centre County Youth Service Bureau as part of “Christmas Crusade for Kids,” which provides gifts to children in Centre County.
Another successful ‘Christmas Crusade for Kids’ concludes By SAMI HULINGS shulings@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — To provide Christmas cheer, magic and hope to children in need, the Centre County Youth Service Bureau and Magnum Broadcasting recently wrapped up the fourth annual Christmas Crusade for Kids program. From Nov. 18 to Dec. 18, Qwik Rock, WBLF and WPHB radio stations reached out to their listeners, asking for help in making the wishes of about 500 children involved in YSB services come true this Christmas. Andrea Boyles, YSB CEO, said throughout the month radio personalities share information about a child, along with his or her Christmas list, all to make their Christmas wishes come true. “The goal is in terms of experiences. We want to make sure that every one of these kids gets one thing that they really want for Christmas,” she said. “We’re trying to make sure that kids have that experience. I really wish for this to come true.” Opinion ............................. 6 Education .......................... 7
Once a story and list was shared, Boyles said radio listeners called in and either purchased gifts or made monetary donations to adopt a child. Though most people chose to go out and purchase gifts for a specific child, one anonymous donor dropped off a $1,000 check as a way to meet the needs of children. WBLF morning show host Jerry Fisher said the beauty of donations like this is community members understanding and recognizing the needs of Centre County children. “There’s an awful lot of kids who don’t get what they want or what they wish for and this is a way to help try to make those dreams come true,” he said. With lists that include things like hairbands, Legos, nail polish and Matchbox cars, Fisher expressed how simple it is to make these dreams come true. “These kids aren’t asking for the world, they are just asking for simple little things that will help make their day a little brighter on Dec. 25,” he said. Boyles said in addition to community members, local businesses who
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TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette WELCOME BACK: The Nittany Lion greets a Penn State student courtside during Saturday’s “Return to Rec” game at Rec Hall.
served as drop-off locations for gifts made numerous monetary donations to the campaign. Many businesses even had employees who each adopted a child. Fisher said being involved and seeing community members and businesses step up and create Christmas magic is very rewarding and benefits the Centre County greatly. “We refer to our area as Happy Valley and I think a lot of times people don’t realize that there are 500 to 600 kids that are in need or are involved with the special programs that the YSB provides,” he said. “If nothing else, in getting these kids sponsored and helping to make their Christmas a little bit brighter, it also makes the community aware that there are a lot of kids in need.” Boyles agreed, saying the campaign isn’t just about providing gifts. Instead, it is about providing children with hope. “We do have needs. We definitely have families who are really struggling right now and need help. This is one
PLEASANT GAP — A heavy snow arrived midmorning on Saturday and continued throughout the day, creating dangerous driving conditions. The snow caused several Centre County events to be postponed. However, the United Way’s Festival of Trees was not among the postponements. The annual event was held at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in Pleasant Gap.
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Snow puts damper on Festival of Trees By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
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TIM WEIGHT/ For The Gazette OH, CHRISTMAS TREE: For the second consecutive year, the United Way’s “Festival of Trees” was held at CPI in Pleasant Gap.
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CHOO, CHOO: The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club had an open house at the Old Gregg School in Spring Mills on Dec. 14. Several tracks were on display at the open house. Page 10 BLUE (AND WHITE) CHRISTMAS: Still searching for a last-minute gift? If you have a Penn State fan on your Christmas list, you have plenty of options to stuff their stocking with something blue and white. Page 18
BELL RINGER: The State College Community Theatre will be performing a radio drama version of “It’s A Wonderful Life” this weekend. The Gazette’s Anne Walker previews the play. Page 33
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as “Joe Shock” and “Trypnotist.” After Mishock completed drug transactions, police obtained a search warrant for his apartment in downtown State College. Authorities reportedly seized ecstasy, diazepam, ketamine, marijuana, vials with cocaine residue, digital scales, $963 in cash and other drug paraphernalia. Subsequently, Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller said Mishock fled Centre County and remained a fugitive until authorities apprehended him Jan. 10 in San Francisco. “Dabbling in drug dealing will never pay off,” Miller said in a statement. “This defendant ran, but could not hide. In the end, his foray into polluting people for profit landed him behind bars.”
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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas creates memories By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Despite heavy snow falling throughout the day on Saturday afternoon, the 32nd annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas went off without a hitch over the weekend. Visitors rode in horse-drawn buggies, mingled with eccentric characters and did some Christmas shopping during the three-day event. “In spite of the weather, it was a grand weekend,” said Sally Houser, Bellefonte Victorian Christmas event chair. “The visitors still came, enjoyed the concerts and venues … the streets were full and the town was buzzing. Those who braved the weather seemed to be enjoying all that was offered.” Bellefonte Victorian Christmas kicked off on Friday and wrapped up Sunday night. According to Houser, the Fezzwig’s Holiday Party on Saturday night — which was held despite several inches of snow — was one of the highlights of the weekend. “The event went on as scheduled. Those in attendance were out-of-town visitors and some of the arts and crafts show vendors who were staying in town and some local families who braved the storm,” Houser explained. “Some of them walked in the snow to the Match Factory and some
carefully drove. We all enjoyed the evening and those who I saw the next day talked about how wonderful it was.” Despite the snow, there was still plenty to do in downtown Bellefonte. The most popular attraction was the horse-drawn buggies. However, Santa’s house wasn’t far behind. As Houser walked through the streets of Bellefonte with her husband, Cecil, she was greeted by plenty of well-wishers. “Visitors, performers and vendors would stop me as my husband and I walked the venues and thanked me for creating such a wonderful weekend,” Houser said. “As I watched the joy on the attendees’ faces, I felt that joy myself and it made all the hard work and planning so worthwhile.” In addition to the Fezzwig’s Holiday Party, Houser said that several other events, including the gala, breakfast with Santa and the finale concert, were very well-received. It was a bittersweet Bellefonte Victorian Christmas for Houser, because she is stepping down as event chair. As she looked back at the past several Victorian Christmases, Houser couldn’t pick out a favorite year or event. They’ve all been special, she said. “As I have worked to refresh and enlarge this event the past five years, I have
TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette SNOW COULDN’T keep people away from the 32nd annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. The horse and buggy rides were a popular attraction. not done it alone,” she said. “I have worked with a wonderful committee of townspeople and business owners who have worked tirelessly to help create the Bellefonte Vic-
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Judge opts against testimony in Penn State case By MARK SCOLFORO The Associated Press
HARRISBURG — A judge on Tuesday directed prosecutors and lawyers for three former Penn State administrators to make their cases in writing as he weighs claims that the defendants’ legal rights were so badly violated that charges they covered up child sex-abuse allegations should be thrown out. Dauphin County Judge Todd Hoover ruled that the defendants could not call to the stand Cynthia Baldwin, who accompanied the men to grand jury appearances in 2011 and then testified against them. Baldwin, a former state Supreme Court justice and university trustee, was Penn State’s top lawyer at the time, and the defendants believe she violated attorney-client privilege. Hoover told the lawyers to submit proposed findings of fact and legal conclusions, after which he will schedule a hearing so they can argue the issues. The judge also indicated he would unseal records in the case, but courthouse officials said afterward no new documents were immediately available. Former president Graham Spanier, former vice president Gary Schultz and former athletic director Tim Curley are accused of covering up child sex-abuse complaints about former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. They face charges of perjury, obstruction, conspiracy, child endangerment and failure to properly report suspected child abuse. The 20-minute proceeding had been scheduled to last four days, but there was a three-hour closed-door confer-
ence on Monday during which Hoover also quashed a subpoena issued to Frank Fina, a former state prosecutor who was involved in the grand jury proceedings. Another subpoena, issued to former state prosecutor Jonelle Harter Eshbach, was quashed by Hoover on Tuesday. Defense lawyers listed the documents the judge will consider, including grand jury transcripts and correspondence among the attorneys. Spanier attorney Elizabeth Ainslie told reporters afterward she was surprised by the brevity of the hearing. “Until last week, we had been expecting an evidentiary hearing,” Ainslie said. The matter involves secret testimony before the investigative grand jury, and Hoover has not explicitly said precisely what issues are before him regarding Baldwin, but all three defendants have argued that they believed she was representing them. The issue of their legal representation, and her later testimony that was used to charge them, are the major reason why there is no trial date even though Curley and Schultz were arrested two years ago and Spanier was charged late last year. “I was never notified that Ms. Baldwin was going to testify against Graham Spanier, and neither was he,” Ainslie said, adding later that court records show Baldwin “says different things at different times about who she represented.” Baldwin’s lawyer, Charles De Monaco, told reporters she was in town and available to testify if she had to, but Baldwin did not appear in the courtroom. De Monaco declined to comment on the proceedings. A spokesman for the attorney general’s office released a statement afterward say-
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Rec Hall, from page 1 Nicole loves volleyball, so she was eager because Rec Hall is home to that Nittany Lions program and had experienced the type of excitement that sport generates inside the smaller venue. RJ, meanwhile, knew the hoops team played at Rec Hall “way back when,” and that the building helped the Nittany Lions win most games there. That’s why they didn’t mind standing outside in snow and freezing temperatures to ensure they’d be two of the first fans inside and secure themselves the front-row seats they had. “I was excited, because it’s a better atmosphere than the BJC,” said RJ, a civil engineering major from Rochester, N.Y. “The atmosphere is so much better,” added Nicole, who’s from Pittsburgh and plans to major in chemical engineering. “I was a cheerleader in high school and it’s kind of like more of a high school setting, where everyone’s closer and everyone screams and you can actually hear it.” Nicole added: “It’s an entirely new experience.” Princeton upended Penn State 81-79 in overtime after erasing a 20-point, secondhalf deficit, helping to temper what could have been a raucous celebration. “We had everything we wanted,” said guard D.J. Newbill, who along with backcourt mate Tim Frazier finished with 24 points. “We had the fans here, new jerseys … we were playing good basketball. We just let it slip away, that’s on us.” But Penn State coach Patrick Chambers dismissed the idea that the day was a missed opportunity, saying, “We definitely turned some heads and opened some eyes and had some new fans there today.” He said he became a little misty after seeing the line of fans waiting to get into Rec Hall, saying it’s the first time he’s seen that. “I hope everybody enjoyed themselves, went back, told stories,” Chambers said of the fans. He added later: “It should be celebrated, this should be celebrated. What went on here today is amazing. Seventeen years, it’s pretty incredible.” “What an incredible opportunity to play here,” Princeton coach Mitch Henderson
TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette PENN STATE students await a free throw during Saturday’s “Return to Rec” game at Rec Hall. Despite a capacity crowd and a 20-point lead, the Nittany Lions fell to Princeton. added. “We were thrilled and I’m happy that Coach Chambers and his staff were able to arrange a game here because this is just, what an incredible place to play a game.” Chambers said he got to Rec Hall around 8:30 Saturday morning and sat in the stands with his daughter, looking around at what was about to transpire after months of planning. The first thing he did in the postgame press conference was
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the team can provide an exciting, winning program. “I need to thank everyone who was a part of it,” Chambers said. “We put on an incredible show today. Everything was detailed, everything was organized, just an incredible group here. And I know people think they don’t want good basketball, you saw it today, first-hand, it was there. People want to see us win. People want to see us excel. That’s exciting to me.”
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THE GIFTS HAVE been wrapped and are ready for distribution as “Christmas Crusade for Kids” puts the wraps on another successful year. Magnum Broadcasting and the Centre County Youth Service Bureau run the event, which provides toys for less fortunate children in Centre County. Crusade, from page 1 more way to help,” she said. “This is a way to make sure they (the kids) get something they asked for. Really, I think the payoff isn’t about the present. It’s about that experience and about kids realizing that wishes do come true sometimes. There is a lot of hope in this campaign for us.” Through Christmas Crusades for Kids, YSB and the three radio stations helped to provide gifts for a wide spectrum of ages. Fisher said this year, children range from 2 months to 17 years old. “The spectrum is very wide and it’s very rewarding to know that the listeners of our radio stations and the people of the community are willing to reach into their pockets for a little extra change to help out kids from every age range to have a Merry Christmas.” And though the campaign centers around Christmas, Boyles said it displays
to residents that Centre County has a need, year-round. For YSB, one of the most important needs is to fill children with hope, something Christmas Crusades for Kids accomplishes. “I really believe the most important thing we do at YSB is we make sure that kids know that they matter. I think when they know they matter and they know they are important, they do have hope,” she said. “We want to make sure we keep that alive in kids. Of course, we do that throughout the year, but this is a really fun way to do it.” Keeping this spirit and hope alive is what Fisher said makes the campaign successful and joyful. “The ability to give these kids a chance to smile and to feel good about this special day, the fact that you can bring a smile to their face is what it’s all about,” he said. “It’s about the kids.”
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Dressing for justice By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com
TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette SANTA AND Mrs. Claus made an appearance at the United Way’s “Festival of Trees” on Saturday afternoon in Pleasant Gap. Trees, from page 1 The Festival of Trees was a three-day weekend event, although the weather certainly put a damper on day two, which was Saturday. “We had some challenges because of the weather,” said United Way Executive Director Tammy Gentzel. “It was a wonderful event. We had full participation from our tree sponsors. Most of our performance artists were available in the morning on Saturday, but many of them needed to cancel on Saturday afternoon.” According to Gentzel, the weather had an impact on Saturday’s attendance. “Saturday is usually a very busy day for us. We typically get a couple of thousand folks coming through. It was very, very slow. I’d be surprised if our count was over 400,” Gentzel said. “It was a big negative for us in terms of our ability to raise money and do the outreach we wanted to do. Other than that, things went very, very smoothly and we were really pleased with it.” For the second consecutive year, the Festival of Trees was held at CPI. Gentzel said that while the location presents some challenges, she likes having it there. “I think they’re challenges that we continue to work on each year and continue to improve,” she said. “Their staff and their students have been absolutely fantastic in welcoming us, helping us to set up and tear down … we are truly appreciative of that.” Although Saturday was a wash, the Festival of Trees began on Friday night prior to
the bad weather arriving in central Pennsylvania. According to Gentzel, the weekend got off to a rousing start on Friday. “We had great foot traffic then. We were very pleased with it,” she said. After the snow subsided and the roads were cleared, attendance picked up again on Sunday. “We had decent foot traffic on Sunday. It was just our big day — Saturday — was kind of blown out of the water because of the storm,” Gentzel said. As of press time, Gentzel was unsure of how much money was raised at Festival of Trees. “We’re still counting receipts … votes for the trees. It won’t be a lot this year. We’ll be lucky if we clear $1,000,” she said. While attendance may have been down, Gentzel said she got nothing but positive feedback from those who visited the festival. “People just really seem to enjoy it. When you do an event like this, weather is weather. If it’s bad, it’s bad and there’s nothing you can do about that. But we had a great deal of interest in it and we had a lot of people comment on how beautiful the trees were and how much they liked the facility,” she said. “We’re just going to continue working on it and making it bigger and better as time goes forward.” Gentzel said that the teamwork that goes into the Festival of Trees is simply amazing and overwhelming. “You walk in (to CPI) and it’s an auditorium,” she said. “Two hours later, it’s a Festival of Trees.”
Board approves cap on tax By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area school board narrowed down the maximum amount it will ask taxpayers to sign off on for improvements to the district’s two high schools. On a 6 to 3 vote, the school board Monday approved an $85 million cap for a proposed referendum that would ask residents to approve a tax increase. That number could decrease before the referendum is finalized, which is expected by March. Board members Penni Fishbaine Scott Fozard, David Hutchinson, Jim Leous, Ann Tax hike, from page 1 “If we don’t do it this year, we’re probably going to have a tax increase next year,” he said. “The idea is that we hope and we guess that the staff is wrong in their projections.” With the vote, State College joins the other local townships in keeping taxes level this year. At the meeting, council also voted to approve a conditional use agreement that allows for construction of a 154-foot student housing complex. The complex, named the Metropolitan, will be constructed on the corner of College Avenue and Atherton Street – currently occupied by a closed Arby’s restaurant building. The complex will include on-site parking, retail and of-
McGlaughlin and Dorothea Stahl voted in favor of the measure. Amber Concepcion, Jim Pawelczyk and Laurel Zydney voted against. Voters within the school district will ultimately decide if the district can incur the debt for construction and renovations to the high schools. Dorothea Stahl, a board member who supports the measure, said if the district limited the referendum to less than $85 million, officials could potentially face an incomplete project without sufficient funds to finish it. Voters would decide on the issue in May’s primary election. fice space and a shared courtyard. Council President Don Hahn and council member Sarah Klinetob both voted to not approve the complex, which will violate one borough ordinance concerning building setbacks. Klinetob said she was put off by the building’s “massive feel.” Once constructed, the Metropolitan will be one of the tallest buildings downtown. In exchange for the setback allowances, the developers agreed to other changes, like removing balconies from the plan and installing windows that can’t open fully. The meeting was also the last for Filippelli and Hahn. In January, their seats will be filled by Theresa Lafer, a returning council member and Myers, currently the planning commission chairman.
STATE COLLEGE — Sara Hoy has donned a dress every day this month so far — but she’s not the only one. Men and women internationally have turned out their wardrobes for Dressember, a campaign dedicated to combating human trafficking through awareness and fundraising. Hoy, of State College, said she is part of a group of six local women participating in Dressember for the first time this year. As someone who follows social justice issues, Hoy discovered Dressember through social media, and then pitched the idea to her friends. “It took off from there,” she said. The women started planning in November, and on Dec. 1 at church, each was wearing a dress, Hoy said. Dressember participants wear dresses every day during the month of December to celebrate the freedom of beauty and femininity that they’re allowed, and to raise awareness and funds on behalf of those who aren’t free, according to Dressember’s website. Hoy’s friends shared the campaign with others across the country, gathering more interest, support and participation, she said. One friend, a teacher, even has her students participating. The cause is important, Hoy explained, because human trafficking and sexual exploitation are issues that don’t just happen overseas. “They happen here,” she said. “They happen everywhere, not just far away. These things are not OK.” Hoy said it’s important to talk and learn about these issues, and to have a voice. “This is another way that we can stand up,” she said.
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SEVERAL CENTRE COUNTY women have taken part in “Dressember.” Pictured, from left, are Abby Stark, Sara Hoy, Katy Stubanas and Katie Feliz. One hundred percent of the funds raised during Dressember go directly to the International Justice Mission, a human rights organization that has worked for more than 15 years to bring rescue to victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and violent oppression, according to Dressember’s website. The Dressember campaign started in 2009 as a quirky style challenge. In 2013 its focus became opposing human trafficking by aligning with International Justice Mission. Those who participate in Dressember also seek to raise awareness and funds for IJM’s work to continue, the website states. Today, Dressember is global and can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For more information about Dressember visit www.dressember.net. For more information about IJM visit www.ijm.org.
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Boehner finally speaks his mind Finally, House Speaker John Boehner has stood up against hard-right groups, many of them financial backers of the tea party, who seem less interested in taking in the Democrats than thwarting the speaker’s agenda and purging Congress of Republicans of members they consider too willing to compromise. The position of groups like the deep-pocketed Heritage Action, the Club for Growth, the Senate Conservatives Fund, Americans for Prosperity and other groups backed by shadowy billionaires is simple: No compromise. Tea party-backed groups are arguably responsible for the GOP winning control of the House in 2010 and have been living off that victory ever since. But they were also instrumental in keeping the Senate Democratic by fielding extremist candidates unacceptable to the mainstream. And now, for reasons that seem like pure cussedness, these same groups are seeking to dethrone the top Senate Republican, GOP leader Mitch McConnell. Dale McFeatters What angers mainstream Repubis a columnist for licans is that these groups provoke inScripps-Howard traparty feuds and use them to raise News Service. money. “They’re misleading their followers,” Boehner said. “I just think they’ve lost all credibility.” Boehner said these groups pushed the House GOP into a fight to defund Obamacare that shut down the government for 16 days and badly damaged the party’s image and standings in the polls. The speaker said, “But if you recall, the day before the government reopened, one of these groups stood up and said, ‘Well, we never really thought it would work,’” sarcastically adding, “Are you kidding me?” The speaker was perhaps feeling extra confident because last week the House handed him a big victory by overwhelmingly approving, 332-94, a bipartisan budget pact that eases the harshest of the across-the-board spending cuts called for in the sequester and insures that there will be no government shutdown for the next two years, at least not for budgetary reasons. It took Boehner long enough to come down hard on outside political groups messing with his caucus. Let’s hope he takes that fighting spirit into the new year because the alternative is simply more deadlock.
DALE McFEATTERS
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Opinion
December 19-25, 2013
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor! I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun it’s so.” Please tell me the truth: Is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon. 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street. Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intel-
ligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal life with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the
world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernatural beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Originally published Sept. 21, 1897, in The (New York) Sun
What should we make of handshake?
Should American leaders avoid handshakes with dictators? Why? Columnists Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk debate the issue.
JOEL MATHIS
The conservative insistence that a U.S. president must not shake the hands of certain dictators is deeply silly — and more than a little inconsistent. Go through the photo archives of any presidential library, and there you’ll find image after image of presidents (or their emissaries) gripping palms with some of the more detestable men (always men) of recent world history: There’s Donald Rumsfeld and Saddam HusseJoel Mathis, joelmmathis@ in! John McCain gmail.com, is a and Muammar writer in PhiladelGaddafi! Henry phia. Kissinger and Augusto Pinochet! Richard Nixon and Zhou Enlai! Ronald Reagan and Ferdinand Marcos! George W. Bush and any Saudi prince! Every U.S. president and every Chinese leader since the Tiananmen Square massacre! Of course, some of those detestable dictators were our detestable dictators. In the other cases, handshakes happened because there were deals to be made, sooner or later. When do snubs happen? When the country is a country small enough and weak enough for the United States to treat with disdain. Thus: Cuba. Don’t misunderstand: Raul Castro is no secret hero. He can best be understood as a petty dictator. The island will almost
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certainly be better off when — if — the regime he heads ever falls. But the outcry that greeted President Obama’s shaking of his hand comes from the same corners of American life that insists on continuing a half-century embargo against that island nation and the Castros. That snub — in essence, 50 years of refusing to shake hands — has not brought freedom to the Cuban people. Possibly, U.S. intransigence has actually helped keep the regime alive. Yes, Neville Chamberlain shook hands with Adolf Hitler. But that wasn’t Neville’s sin: It was handing over a chunk of Czechoslovakia to Germany in order to buy peace. The Nazis claimed the Sudetenland as their trophy, not Chamberlain’s grip. Symbolism does matter. But it usually doesn’t matter that much. Raul Castro may have touched President Obama’s hand, but he’s returning to a nation still under U.S. embargo. He has no illusions where his country stands with the United States.
BEN BOYCHUK
Let’s not kid ourselves about Cuba, Raul Castro, or his brother, Fidel. Cuba remains a strident enemy of the United States. The Castro brothers are thugs who continue to support anti-American causes — including terrorism — around the globe even as their repressive “socialist paradise” slides further into misery. President Obama’s handshake with Raul in South Africa matters because dictators love nothing more than the publicity and legitimacy such symbols confer. The leader of the world’s greatest democracy warmly shaking hands with one of the last holdout communist regimes on the planet sends an unmistakable message: He’s OK. He’s one of us. That’s the trouble with this president: He sends all the wrong messages to all the wrong people. From his
“reset” with Russia and his “pivot to Asia,” to his shameful “red line” over chemical weapons in Syria, Obama has squandered U.S. power and prestige with a lot of empty talk and confusing, impotent gestures. Days before Obama’s handshake, the Cuban regime rounded up more than 100 activists for the “crime” of demonstrating on behalf of the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights. Pro-Castro rent-a-mobs reportedly pelted the protesters with rocks and feces. At the very moment Obama shook hands with Castro, U.S. State Department employee Alan Gross sat languishing in a Cuban prison, where he’s been held illegally since 2009 for Ben Boychuk, distributing radi- bboychuk@cityjournal.org, is os to dissidents. A m e r i c a n s associate editor of don’t hear much City Journal. about Gross, or about Havana’s repressive tactics against its people. Instead, we hear more and more about reconciliation and ending the embargo. In Miami last month, the president said: “We have to update our policies (on Cuba). Keep in mind that when Castro came to power, I was just born” — as if the occasion of this president’s birth should be reason to rethink decades of U.S. doctrine. Obama went on to say the United States should be “creative” and “thoughtful” about its posture toward the island dictatorship. After five years of this administration’s calamitously “thoughtful and creative” foreign policy, a new approach to Cuba is the last thing anyone needs.
BEN BOYCHUK
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December 19-25, 2013
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Man overcomes ‘juvenile delinquent’ label to earn degree UNIVERSITY PARK — When Scott Earnest, of Lewistown, picks up his diploma Saturday during Penn State’s fall commencement ceremonies, he will be defying expectations. After a troubled history in the juvenile criminal justice system, he will earn an associate degree in letters, arts and sciences. His parents and 88-year-old grandmother will be at commencement to watch the first member of the Earnest family graduate from college. “I rebelled at age 14 or 15 because of my strict upbringing and ended up in the juvenile criminal justice system and ultimately in reform school,� said Earnest, the father of two sons, Aaron and Aaden, with his partner, Suzanne Debo. “Court authorities told my parents I would end up in prison. I’m one of 13 grandchildren and probably the last member of the whole Earnest clan my family thought would be successful. It was a dream for me to go to Penn State.� Earnest will speak about his experiences during the World Campus and Continuing Education Graduation Celebration from 6–8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, at the Nittany Lion Inn. His secret to success is simple — “With determination,
anything is possible.� With a “juvenile delinquent� label, he noted, “a stigma is attached to you, and you don’t get support.� Earnest conducted a student research project on how music affects juvenile delinquency and found that several police officers refused to work with him on the project because of his history. Earnest first enrolled at Penn State in 1995, but left to find a job to support his family when his oldest son, Aaron, was born. He returned to Penn State in 2005 until his employer closed down, eliminating his job. He found a position at a facility with children who have autism and developmental disabilities, and in 2010, inspired by the determination of these young people, he decided to try school again. Next, Earnest will continue his education at Penn State Lewistown Center, working toward a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation and human services. “If I can turn around just one kid on the cusp of making bad choices, it will be worth it. I will be able to draw on my experiences when I was turning for the worse to get kids to re-evaluate where they want to be,� said Earnest. “My personal motto has been ‘decisions determine destiny’.�
MEETING OF THE MINDS
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SKILLSUSA is a national student organization with a mission of developing employability and participatory and leadership skills to complement the occupational skills of students in career technical education classrooms. On Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology will host District 7 SkillsUSA Student Competitions. Students from Admiral Peary AVTS, Greater Altoona CTC, Bedford County Technical Center, CPI, Clearfield County CTC, Fulton County AVTS, Huntingdon County CTC, Jefferson County- Dubois AVTS, Mifflin-Juniata CTC, Northern Bedford High School, State College Area High School, St. Marys High School, Tussey Mountain High School, Tyrone High School and YTI-Altoona will converge on CPI to participate in 87 different competitions, including carpentry, teamworks, medical math and crime scene investigation. SkillsUSA advisers have been meeting monthly at CPI in preparation for the upcoming competions. Pictured, front row, from left, are Linda Bennett, Esther Grana, Jen Womer, Shelly Waters, Lori Spencer, Ken Dibert, Brian Kelly, and Jamie Rhed. Back row, from left, are Joseph Frederick, Justin Bierly, Dodie Amigh, Paul Amigh, Mary Ann Rafferty, Christopher Shirley, Ed Brem and Dave Claycome.
South Hills School announces Dean’s List STATE COLLEGE — The South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College recently released its dean’s list for the fall term: Aaronsburg — Dominque Hook. Bellefonte — Brooke Desmond, Kierston Dove, Heather Hall, Jamilyn Houser, Amanda Musser, Michael Palitti, Johanna Ruse, Elizabeth Shawley, Courtney Singer, Donald Spayd, Jessica Stevenson, Kevin Tate, Morgan Thomas, Nicole Tyger, Miranda Weaver, Jennifer Weiland, Adam Wood and Jennifer Zojonc. Boalsburg — Joshua Bricker, Kirsten Regel and Samuel Vaughn. Centre Hall — Kylie Cox, Kathryn Gingery, Cassie Linton, Julee Smith-Rote, Brittany Stoner, Jared Taylor and Lyndsey Witherite. Clarence — Marissa Ludwig and Shawnee Matis. Howard — Kari Bohn (graduating from the Altoona campus), Alicia Brooks, Joseph Lee, Sheri McCloskey, Crystal Pecht and Anthony Yearick. Julian — Nathaniel Gilbert. Pennsylvania Furnace — Debbie Brown and Kevin Wagner. Pine Grove Mills — Laura Specht. Pleasant Gap — Russell Bartley, Wesley Carpenter, Susan Gibboney, Nancy Klugh, Tyler Rupert, Lucia Stover and Chelsea Warren.
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Port Matilda — April Adams and Carlita DeSousa. Snow Shoe — Stephen Blaylock. Spring Mills — Jessica Swartz and Katelyn Wise. Philipsburg — Robin Bailey, Diane Blocher, Andrea Butler, Victoria Curtin, Mitchell Farabaugh, Thomas Ferguson, April Gardner, Alisha Gisewhite, Seth Hainsey, Dominic Harris, Alyssa Heaton, Lacey Holochwost, Maura Hullihen, Cherilyn Jackson, Jeremy Kanouff, Montayna Kephart, Nadine Kerlin, Garrett Krause, Brandon Lannan, Shelby Liegey, Brooke Luzier, Ashley McLaughlin, Becky Perry, Hunter Remp, Louis Stubbs, Rebecca Taylor, Alexis Turner, Angel Williams and Shelly Witmer. State College — Shalee Antisdel, Byron Bell, Chelsea Boucher, Heather Bowers, Angel Burch, Ariana Caldwell, Dustin Caso, Austin Cole, Ashley Cooper, Colton Corman, Kenneth Dodson, Morgan Donley, Alyssa Doughty, Duane Dyer, Caitlin Farber, Samantha Fogal, Brianna Gearhart, Josiah Gerhart, Matthew Gryctko, Alyssa Heaton, Megan Houts, Jasmine Ivy, Jeremy Katlic, Cassidy Knapp, John Laidlaw III, Aletta Lenker, Lauren Lissenden, Emily McCormick, Miranda McCullough, Hoh Moon, Christopher Morrow, Jaclyn Noel, Renee Orlandi, Jenna Peace, Bimla Rani-Dadra, Rachel Reese, Tyler Rettger, David Rishell , Briana Schneider, Azadeh Shahravan, Alexa Stefanou, Erin Sutherland, Joshua Torres, Eric Waltz, Stephen Weaver, Carrie Zahn and Qian Zhang.
ALTOONA — Catholic schools in the AltoonaJohnstown Diocese are among the first in the state to launch a new ParentLink mobile app that allows parents and students instant access to grades, attendance, homework assignments and school news, instantly and on-the-go. The app also connects to My School Bucks and Ebackpack for the schools using those programs. “It’s an awesome way for Submitted photo our parents and students CATHOLIC SCHOOLS in to keep up with everything going on in our schools,� the Altoona-Johnstown said Joe Skura, public rela- Diocese are among the first tions director at Bishop Car- in the state to launch a new roll Catholic High School. ParentLink mobile app. “It’s easy to download and log in to everything. I think parents will appreciate being able to access grades and attendance information, as well as homework, right on their cell phones. We are also able to send notifications through the app, which will go instantly to our followers.� The app is free to download by going to the app store on your mobile device and searching for, “Diocese of Altoona Johnstown.� Once the app is downloaded, users go to “Settings,� and choose which institutes they would like to follow. Schools that are currently accessible from the mobile app include Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, Bishop McCort Catholic High School, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Cathedral Catholic Academy, Our Mother of Sorrows, All Saints, St. Patrick Newry and Hollidaysburg Catholic. Schools that are expected to be adding this for the 20142015 school year include St. Benedict Carrolltown, St. Michael Loretto, Our Lady of Victory and Altoona Central Catholic.
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Health & Wellness
The holidays are a good time to gauge loved ones’ health From Gazette staff reports HERSHEY — As families gather during the holiday season, it’s important to pay special attention to the older members of the clan. Dr. Noel Ballentine, a internal medicine physician at Penn State Hershey Medical Center who specializes in geriatrics, says the holidays are a prime opportunity to observe changes in both mental and physical health that may otherwise go undetected and untreated. “Someone who hasn’t seen their parents for a period of time, for example, can note that a change has taken place when it’s obvious they are not functioning as usual,� he said. It’s one thing if grandma jokes about not being able to remember the name of her great-niece’s new baby, or where she put her keys. It’s another if she unconsciously makes errors with tasks she once completed without trouble. “It’s amazing to me how long dementia can go on before family members pick up on it,� Ballentine said. “It can literally be years.� In some cases, forgetfulness and limited mobility are just part of the aging process. But other times, it’s an early indicator of a more serious condition or safety hazard. “It can be very hard to know, so when you start to see issues, you need to bring it to the attention of a physician to make the diagnosis,� Ballentine said.
Although conditions such as dementia can be difficult to diagnose without watching how things develop over time, a key element is a person’s unawareness of their mental deficits. “I have patients who come in and say they forget the name of a play or person. Or, they walk into a store and forget what they went there for,� Ballentine said. “Those kinds of frustrating things tend to get worse as you get older, but I don’t think they are necessarily signs of dementia.� Those who are unaware of their deficit and don’t know their memory is failing are more of a concern. Falls, poor nutrition and lax grooming habits can also be red flags that an elderly family member needs help. “Concern for safety is one of the most important things to talk about because accidental injuries are a major reason many people can’t remain independently in their home,� he said. Weight loss, improper eating habits or unsafe food also can be troubling signs. “Not getting enough protein and calories to survive and food safety are areas where you need to intervene.� Financial fraud is another area of concern. Financial issues can range from difficulty balancing the checkbook to engaging scam artists who offer companionship and assistance in exchange for access to an elderly person’s life savings. Yet voicing concerns sometimes can be
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WITH THE HOLIDAY season here, it’s a good time to check up on older relatives to make sure there are no dramatic changes in mental and physical health. just as difficult as identifying them. “It really is role reversal with the kids now becoming the parents, and some people aren’t going to take kindly to that,� Ballentine said. “Be direct, yet gentle, and let the elder know you are concerned about their safety. They can’t ignore that argument.�
If an older relative’s goal is to maintain independence, it might mean depending on others to complete some tasks they once did for themselves. If an older relative’s goal is to maintain independence, it might mean depending on others to complete some tasks they once did for themselves.
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‘Giving Tree’ on display LEWISTOWN — The annual “Giving Tree” in now on display in the Emergency Department lobby at GeisingerLewistown Hospital. The tree is decorated with complimentary hats, scarves, gloves, clothing and small toys for patients and visitors. The tree and its gifts will be on display from now until the end of the month. The tree is sponsored by the nursing students from Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing and students from Fayette Elementary School in the Juniata County School District. For more information, please contact the Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing at (717) 242-7930.
Red Cross gift wrap project taking place now STATE COLLEGE — Amid the bustle of holiday shoppers in the Nittany Mall, dedicated volunteers cheerfully wrap gifts to raise vital funds to benefit the American Red Cross-Centre Communities Chapter programs. The project has been ongoing for more than 25 years. It generates revenue to support disaster relief, blood services, service to the armed forces, and health and safety education programs. Proceeds also help sustain services throughout the holiday period and the winter months that follow. Shoppers may choose from ten different gift wrap papers and will have all their packages beautifully wrapped while they wait. Gifts purchased anywhere may be brought to the wrapping area to support a good cause. Virginia Brown, chapter executive for the Centre Communities Chapter, feels customers are doubly rewarded. Not only are their gifts beautifully wrapped by the caring hands of a Red Cross volunteer, but they also receive the satisfaction of knowing that the price they paid for the service will ultimately benefit Red Cross clients. The gift wrap booth is open everyday through Tuesday, Dec. 24. It is conveniently located at Centre Stage area next to Santa Claus.
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STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced its modified schedule for the upcoming holiday season at select locations. Outpatient imaging services, outpatient laboratory services and all Mount Nittany Physician Group locations will be closed the following dates: n Tuesday, Dec. 24 n Wednesday, Dec. 25 n Wednesday, Jan. 1 The Breast Care Center at Park Avenue Imaging and imaging services at Mount Nittany Health on Blue Course Drive will be open on Dec. 24. The pain management center at Mount Nittany Health on Blue Course Drive also will be open on Dec. 24 until noon. All locations will resume regular holiday hours on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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A “GIVING TREE” is on display at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. The tree is decorated with hats, scarves, and other items.
STATE COLLEGE — The medical staff at Mount Nittany Medical Center presented the fourth annual Patient C.A.R.E. Awards and the Allied Health Professional Excellence Award to non-physician staff members nominated by physicians for their outstanding performance and commitment to making people healthier. The Patient C.A.R.E. Awards honor excellence in patient care and services in four categories — clinical, administration, research and education. This year’s winners are: Clinical — Amy Jo Brown, registered nurse Administration — Wayne Thompson, senior vice presi-
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Craft fair draws crowds to Old Gregg School By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS —The fifth annual Winter Craft Fair and Farmers Market was held on Dec. 14 at the Old Gregg School Community Center in Spring Mills as a fundraiser to support the center’s year-round activities. Vendors filled the gymnasium, the hallway and first floor rooms in the building. The gymnasium was very busy, as craft and food items of all types were being sold to happy customers who crowded into the center in spite of a snowstorm. Event organizer Robin Bastress said that about 30 vendors were present, but that several had canceled due to the weather. Food was sold by the Lapp family and featured items were
homemade chicken corn soup, chicken pot pie and angel food cake. Penns Valley’s “Tupperware Lady,” Nancy Hartman of Spring Mills, was there with her very complete line of durable food storage containers. Hartman, a retired school teacher, has been selling the products for more than 24 years. She praised her products’ durability and joked, “My problem is that this stuff never wears out.” She said that many of her Tupperware items are still in daily use after several decades. Laura Romig and Kathy Coursen of Centre Hall represented their company, Red Door Envy. They make a line of front door wreaths. The handmade wreaths are constructed from pine cones, Christmas tree balls, vines, artifi-
cial flowers and other items. Some follow a holiday theme, some are seasonal, and one had a Penns Valley sports theme. Greg and Mary Kay Williams of Cooke Tavern Soups in Penn Hall were selling their line of dried soup mixes. The mixes feature freezedried ingredients and are free of chemical additives; each bag of ingredients makes two quarts of soup. The soup recipes were formulated by Greg Williams’ mother and a friend who are retired home economics teachers from Carlisle, Pa. The Williams’ Cooke Tavern packaging plant in Penn Hall is powered by solar electric cells, which produce enough power to run the plant and can feed excess electricity back into the power company’s grid.
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LAURA ROMIG, left, and Kathy Coursen sold wreaths from their company, Red Door Envy, during the Winter Craft Fair.
Railroad club holds open house in Spring Mills By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — Model trains have long been a tradition during the holiday season, and the Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club honored that tradition with an open house in the basement of the Old Gregg School on Dec. 14. The club has 12 members and has secured a six-year lease of the basement room. The club had lost its previous site in Bellefonte, and club member Fred Smith, who lives in Spring Mills, helped to acquire the lease in the Old Gregg School. Member have begun work on a new layout that is multi-level in design with a hidden climbing helix on either end. The helix enables trains to gradually climb and descend to the different levels. The layout will fill a space of about 40 feet by 20 feet, with walkways to enable operators to reach all parts. Trains on several scale miles of track are controlled by a Digital Command Control (DCC) system. With DCC, the entire layout’s trackage is powered at all times, but individual
locomotives respond only to a coded radio signal sent from operator’s hand-held controller. This allows the operators to walk around the room while controlling many trains simultaneously. Member Bill Cunningham estimates that the layout construction is about 25 percent complete at this point. “We still have a lot of wiring and all the scenery to do,” he said. Cunningham mentioned that some of the structures on the layout came from a model railroad hobbyist in Lititz who passed away and left his railroading equipment to the Penn State Model Railroad Club. That club then passed many of the model structures along to the Nittany Valley club. He said that the structures are currently sitting in temporary locations, but will later be fastened down in permanent locations to form several small towns and a full locomotive repair facility with a turntable and roundhouse. The Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets from 7–9 p.m. on Tuesday nights for work sessions. For more information, call Fred Smith at (814) 422-7667.
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SPECTATORS VIEW trains in operation at an open house in the Old Gregg School.
Local man’s pedicab business offers unique holiday rides STATE COLLEGE — Driving through the snowy streets of State College last week, a brightly colored rickshaw-like apparatus suddenly appeared in front of me. The operator motioned for me to pass him and I hesitated. It was dark and the street was slushy. It took a moment to realize that I was looking at a bicycle with a box attached for passengers. Imagine my surprise when I received an email from Todd Miner the next day. He said he had read one of my articles and thought I might be interested in his business, Vamos Lion Connie Cousins Chariot. Curiosity covers Centre drove me to reply and County for the ask some questions reCentre County garding his work. Gazette. Email her Miner said he first at correspondent@ centrecounty thought about bringing gazette. com bike taxis or “pedicabs” to State College after a trip to California. He researched and learned that the bike taxis are popular in many larger cities in the United States and have been used for centuries in Asia and Europe.
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“I felt there might be a market for the pedicabs in the State College area, especially with the university here. They are ‘green’ and they are convenient. A bike taxi is faster than walking and there is no waiting for a bus or cab,” said Miner. He started Vamos Lion Chariot in April 2012, and at first he considered the season for it to be from April until the last home football game ended. But, some decorated pedicabs that he had seen were the impetus to add festive touches to his taxis for Halloween, Valentine’s Day and Christmas and to continue running them throughout the year. “I wanted to create more of an entertainment genre that would fit State College,” explained Miner. “I could see my cabs carrying a couple to a downtown date, either as a destination, or as a special event tour of the campus and local streets.” Clearly the decorations and the snow give such a tour a particular draw during the holiday season. Miner’s background is in meteorology and he works part time at AccuWeather. It seems that might come in quite handy with a job that involves pedaling people around in the snow. A unique experience awaits you if you decide to use the services of Vamos Lion Chariot. You can call and make an appointment for a special occasion or, if you spot Miner and his “chariot” along the streets, shout “Vamos!” and climb aboard.
CONNIE COUSINS/For The Gazette
TODD MINER’S pedicab business has a holiday theme this month. He’s offering “sleigh” rides through Tuesday, Jan. 2. Prices vary, but all information is available on the website www.vamoslion.com. From now until Thursday, Jan. 2, Vamos Lion Chariot is offering “sleigh” rides on
the holiday-adorned lion chariot. Listen to carols as you pass by the holiday displays downtown and on campus. For more information, call (814) 404-2782.
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Valley Choristers present annual Christmas concert By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
SPRING MILLS — The Valley Choristers Choir presented its annual community Christmas concert, “The Sounds of Christmas,� on Dec. 15 at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church near Spring Mills. The Valley Choristers is a group of 33 singers from all around the Penns Valley area. The group was originally formed in 1976 to celebrate the country’s bicentennial, and has continued since that time under the direction of Don Myers of Spring Mills. Myers’ wife, Peggy, accompanied the singers on piano. Additional accompanists were Kathy Huey on flute, and Phil Stattel, Jessye Smith and Joe Whitmer on percussion. The group’s members range in age from teens to senior citizens. Nearly 200 people filled the church sanctuary, requiring extra chairs to be set up to accommodate the overflow. The program began with a prelude of Christmas arrangements by pianist Amy Rebarchak, followed by a welcome by Wes Miller. After a congregational hymn, the Choristers took the stage and sang. Next, the 44-member Community Youth Choir, directed by Cindy Stattel, performed. Stattel noted that bad weather had forced the cancellation of a rehearsal, and commended the children for their great effort in learning the songs in just five rehearsals. “We have some very talented kids,� said Stattel. “It all just came together.� Several vocal and instrumental solos and duets by adult and youth choir singers were next on the program. Vocalists included Jenn Heltman, Emma Will, Jason Smith, Ella Smith and Alaina McCloskey (vocal duet), Kaylee Corl and Moriah Hurd (vocal duet with guitar), and Amy Kraft. Instrumental numbers were performed by Teresa Dreibelbis (piano solo), Kaitlyn and Jackson Romig (piano duet), and Susanna Mills and Abby Pierce (trombone and trumpet duet). An offering was taken for the Penns Valley Community Fund, which helps local citizens in need, followed by ad-
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CINDY STATTEL directs the Community Youth Choir singing “A Baby in a Manger, Gloria.� The choir peformed as part of the Valley Choristers’ annual Christmas concert in Spring Mills. ditional songs from the Valley Choristers. For the concert finale, the youth choir sang “Peace, Peace� with the Choristers. The audience responded with plenty of applause. Choir director Don Myers thanked all the choir mem-
bers, assistants, parents and the entire Penns Valley community for their participation and support of the concert. “This is a marvelous group to work with — so much fun and they worked hard,� said Myers. “It was just fun to be listening to them sing.�
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THE STATE COLLEGE ELKS recently held its annual Veterans Day dinner. Among the attendees were, from left, Dr. Wayne Detwiler, Dr. David Maneval and William Fyock. The Elks has held the dinner for several years to honor those who served in the military.
Coats for Kids still accepting donations STATE COLLEGE — Coats of all sizes will be accepted at various Mount Nittany Health locations to benefit the Coats for Kids campaign. Coats for Kids, sponsored by Balfurd Cleaners and 3WZ Radio, strives to collect new and gently used coats to distribute to children during the winter months. Coats will be accepted through the middle of January at the following locations:
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STATE COLLEGE — Through the Pave It Forward Campaign, State High alumni, fans and families, as well as community residents and businesses, can leave their legacy at Memorial Field on a walkway that will feature personalized engraved bricks. The campaign offers the opportunity to purchase and inscribe a brick for a one-time donation of $250. The bricks will be part of the walkway to Memorial Field along Fraser Street. Donations to Pave It Forward will fund future improvements to Memorial Field, such as bleachers, restrooms and concession stands. Bricks can be inscribed with three lines of up to 16 characters per line, including spaces. For more information, or to purchase a brick online, visit www.scasd.org/buyabrick.
STATE COLLEGE — Help decorate Otto’s Pub and Brewery’s Christmas tree in honor of Sgt. Adam Hartswick by purchasing a red, white and blue ribbon for $5 to place on the tree. All proceeds from ribbon sales will go toward Hartswick’s medical expenses. When 1,000 ribbons are sold, Otto’s will donate the money from the ribbons, plus provide a $1,000 matching donation, to Hartswick. Hartswick, a State College native, lost his legs and an index finger on May 14 when he stepped on an IED in Kandahar, Afghanistan, while tending to fellow wounded soldiers during an ambush. After 17 surgeries and a six-week in-patient stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Hartwick was moved to an onbase apartment where he continues to recover. There are a few more surgeries in Hartswick’s future, but he is in good health and his spirits are high. Hartswick and his family are extremely grateful for everyone’s support and love and would like to thank everyone for their kindness. For more information, please call Otto’s Pub and Brewery at (814) 867-6886.
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OTTO’S IS honoring Sgt. Adam Hartswick with a special Christmas tree. For $5 a ribbon can be purchased to be put on the tree. All proceeds will go to Hartswick and his family.
CATA thanks riders for their support From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE— The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), in partnership with the State College Area Food Bank, would like extend a special “thank you” to those riders who participated in the recent Food For Fare charity fundraiser. CATA is pleased to announce that more than 1,000 pounds of non-perishable food were donated to local food banks for their distribution activities. For additional information on the Food For Fare event or any of CATA’s transportation services, call (814) 238CATA (2282) or visit the CATA website at www.catabus. com. For more information on the State College Area Food Bank and to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available this holiday season, call (814) 234-2310 or visit www.foodbank.centreconnect.org.
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Dyslexia Center collecting dimes From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The Children’s Dyslexia Center is holding its first annual “Dimes for Dyslexia” fundraiser through Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave.
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CCCHS announces seed grant recipients From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The Centre County Council for Human Services (CCCHS) recently announced the awarding of its 2013 Robert T. Ott Seed Grant funds to Centre Volunteers in Medicine and The Moshannon Valley YMCA at its November Delegate Assembly meeting. Centre Volunteers in Medicine was awarded approximately $3,600, which will be used to fund the procurement of much-needed physical therapy equipment. The Moshannon Valley YMCA was awarded nearly $1400, which will be used to help fund their fledgling mentoring program. The Robert T. Ott Seed Grant is named in memory of the former director of adult services for CCCHS, a tireless advocate for the poor and disenfranchised. It provides funding for programs that deliver direct services to lowincome individuals and families living in Centre County, specifically start-up funding for new programs or initiatives for the expansion of existing programs. Funded projects must provide direct services to Centre County human service agency clients or provide a service that will benefit the community at large. The projects must be presented by individual or organizational members of the CCHS, or be sponsored by a member.
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THE MOSHANNON VALLEY YMCA was recently awarded a grant from the Centre County Council for Human Services. Pictured, from left, are CCCHS president Brenda Kim, development director Theresa Mast and YMCA branch director Mel Curtis.
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CENTRE VOLUNTEERS in Medicine (CVIM) also was awarded a CCCHS 2013 Robert T. Ott Seed Grant. Pictured, from left, are CCCHS president Brenda Kim, CVIM case manager Shelley Murray and CVIM marketing and special events coordinator Sue Forster.
Shaver’s Creek to host Solstice Stroll and Sale PETERSBURG — Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center will host its Solstice Stroll and Sale from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, at Shaver’s Creek, 3400 Discovery Road in Petersburg. The Solstice Stroll, led by naturalist Doug Wentzel, will be held from 10–11 a.m. on the boardwalk. The walk will feature winter wildlife and information about the changing season in the Shaver’s Creek woods. Discounts on merchandise will be available at the Shaver’s Creek bookstore and gift shop from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free coffee will be available all day. Shaver’s Creek will be closed to the public from Saturday, Dec. 14, through Wednesday, Feb. 12, with the exception of the Solstice Stroll and Sale. For more information, visit www.shaverscreek.org.
PHARE offers assistance CLEARFIELD — The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program is offering a rental assistance program for anyone who is struggling with rent or facing eviction. Assistance with rent or security deposits may be available for applicants who are eligible residents of one of the following municipalities: Burnside, Curtain, Rush and Snow Shoe townships; the contiguous municipalities of Boggs, Howard, Huston, Liberty, Taylor, Union and Worth townships; and the boroughs of Philipsburg and Snow Shoe. The PHARE program, along with Central Pennsylvania Community Action, provides assistance of up to $2,000 for a family and $1,500 for an individual. The income guidelines for the program are 50 percent of the county’s area median income or 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For more information on the programs, contact Community Action’s Centre County offices at (800) 822-2610.
Elks collecting pet supplies BELLEFONTE — 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 nonprofit 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.
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Seniors enjoy dinner at Bellefonte Elks From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — On Nov. 21, Bellefonte Elks Lodge No. 1094 volunteers served a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings to approximately 120 area senior citizens. The meal was prepared by Joe Pochyba, who was assisted in the kitchen by Rick Zerby, Martin Berry, John Rockey, Jack Zimmerman, Dixie Stauffer, Curt Leitzell, Carol Leitzell, exalted ruler Nina King and Eleanor Solt. Bellefonte Elks volunteers who served the meal included King, Solt, Stauffer, Carol Leitzell, Pat Lose, Sam Markle, Ron Chubb, Linda Nau, Pudge Smith, Helen Williams,
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The Centre County Gazette First Baptist Church 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte Christmas Worship, Dec. 22: 10:45 a.m. Christmas Eve Service: 6 p.m.
Oakwood Presbyterian Church 1865 Waddle Road, State College Dec. 22 Advent Service: 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m.
Freedom Life 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg Christmas Eve: 6 p.m.
Our Lady of Victory Church 820 Westerly Parkway, State College Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Christmas Day: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Gatesburg Lutheran Church 1924 W. Gatesburg Road, Warriors Mark Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - LCMS 851 N. Science Park Road, State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church 205 S. Garner St., State College Christmas Eve Worship: 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Christmas Day Worship: 10 a.m. Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Bellefonte Church of the Good Shepherd 402 Willowbank St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 6 p.m. Christ Community Church 200 Ellis Place, State College Christmas Eve: 5 p.m., 7 p.m. Christ’s United Methodist Church 1200 Allegheny St., Julian Christmas Eve: 9 p.m. Coleville Wesleyan Church 326 Lower Coleville Road, Bellefonte Dec. 22: 10 a.m. Curtin United Methodist Church 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. Fairbrook United Methodist Church 4201 W. Whitehall Road, Pennsylvania Furnace Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7:30 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 647 Valley Vista Drive, State College Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church 512 Hughes St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship: 7 p.m. Family Life of Penns Valley At Penns Valley Intermediate School 4528 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills Christmas Breakfast, Dec. 22: 9 a.m. Christmas Service, Dec. 22: 10 a.m. At Green Grove Church 301 Brush Mountain Road, Spring Mills Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.
Grays United Methodist Church 5687 Buffalo Run Road, Port Matilda Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church 1776 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. Houserville United Methodist Church 1320 Houserville Road, State College Christmas Eve: 9 p.m.
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Park Forest Baptist Church 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. Park Forest Village United Methodist Church 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 7:30 p.m. Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Runville United Methodist Charge 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church 3503 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills Christmas Eve: 7:30 p.m. Sprucetown United Methodist Church 177 Upper Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service: 7 p.m.
Howard United Methodist Church 144 W. Main St., Howard Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 208 W. Foster Ave., State College Christmas Eve: 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Christmas Day: 10 a.m.
Keystone Church and Ministries Keystone Center 1224 N. Atherton St., State College Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 6 p.m.
St. James United Methodist Church 501 Main St., Coburn Dec. 22: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 24: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 119 S. Sparks St., State College Christmas Eve Nativity Vigil: 6 p.m. Christmas Day Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Christmas Day: 9 a.m.
Living Hope Alliance Church 321 E. Howard St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church 120 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Christmas Day: 9 a.m.
Milesburg Presbyterian Church 103 Turnpike St., Milesburg Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.
St. John’s United Church of Christ 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.
Milesburg United Methodist Church 303 Turnpike St., Milesburg Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion: 6 p.m.
St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 5:30 p.m.
Mount Nittany United Methodist Church 1500 E. Branch Road, State College Christmas Eve Services: 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
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New Hope United Methodist Church 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.
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December 19-25, 2013
Plenty of PSU gifts available for Nittany Lion fans By SAMI HULINGS shulings@centrecountygazette.com
STATE COLLEGE — With less than a week until Christmas, malls and other stores will be filled with last-minute shoppers frantically searching for perfect gifts for friends and family. Look to these Nittany Lions presents to bring a little Happy Valley holiday cheer to Penn State students, alumni and fans still on your list.
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THE FAMILY CLOTHESLINE in State College has plenty of apparel for the Penn State fan on your holiday shopping list. often reflected in their homes, making home décor a great last-minute gift option. Whether you are looking for flags to hang in the front yard, garden flags, statues, clocks, wall art, blankets and throws or lamps, downtown stores carry plenty of options. n Kitchen utensils: For cooks and those who like to eat, Family Clothesline, McClanahan’s and the Student Bookstore offer a myriad of kitchen supplies and utensils. Paw print ice cube trays, coasters, platters, serving dishes, cutting boards, coffee mugs, salt shakers, cookie jars and drinkware can outfit an entire kitchen in blue and white. n Books: Many stores carry books related to the history of the university. Those who enjoy reading about Penn State and the Nittany Lions would be happy to find books under their trees. Ranging from football history to how the university began, Penn State books coverage a wide variety of Blue and White topics, appeasing all types of fans. n Stocking stuffers: Not only do Penn State fans like opening up Penn State gifts, they also like finding Penn State presents in their stockings. Smaller gifts like koozies, bottle openers, corkscrews, gloves, scarves, hair accessories, key chains, pens and pencils, travel mugs and water bottles fit perfectly in stockings and keep Penn State pride alive.
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Stepping Stones Community Church 848 Science Park Road, State College Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College Christmas Eve Services: 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Trinity United Church of Christ 108 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Services: 7 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion: 8 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 90 Trinity Lane, Woodward Dec. 22: 10:45 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive Extension, State College Christmas Eve: 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
State College Evangelical Free Church 1243 Blue Course Drive, State College Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 6 p.m.
University Baptist & Brethren Church 411 S. Burrowes St., State College Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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December 19-25, 2013
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With the holiday season upon us, The Centre County Gazette asked Marion-Walker Elementary School for contributions from students. We received artwork from Melissa Hockenberry and Cheryl DeCusati’s kindergarten classes. On the next several pages, you’ll see the artwork that the students submitted. The staff of The Centre County Gazette wishes our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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BALD EAGLE AREA’S Jason Jones puts up a shot during last week’s game with Central at Wingate. The Eagles won the game in overtime, 58-54.
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BEA tops Central in overtime, runs early-season record to 2-0 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
WINGATE — The BEA boys’ basketball team may have lost the aircraft carriers from the last season’s Mountain League champs, but all those fast cruisers are still there. In an early season matchup of league contenders last Friday night, those cruisers — Bryan and Bryce Greene, Brandon Gettig, and Ryan Dyke — seemed to be everywhere at once as the Eagles outlasted the Central Dragons, 58-54, in overtime at BEA. Making numerous steals and creating havoc with their relentless full-court pressure, the Eagles fought back from a 10-point third quarter deficit, tied the game on two Gettig free throws with 17 seconds left in regulation, and then scored the final five points in overtime to almost literally steal the victory away from the Red Dragons. Gettig led the Eagles with 19 points, with Bryan Greene add-
ing 15 and Bryce 11, but it was Dyke who came through with the big basket of the night for BEA. Quiet for most of the game and leading the Eagle offense from his point-guard position, Dyke grabbed an offensive rebound in traffic with less than 20 seconds left in OT, took it to the basket, and was fouled. The basket put BEA ahead 55-54, and the foul shot made it 56-54. The Eagles held on through Central’s last ditch possession, and then Bryan Greene iced the game with two more free throws with three seconds left. “He (Dyke) got the shot and the bucket,” BEA coach Bill Butterworth said. “He was struggling all night. His shot wasn’t falling, he missed a couple of foul shots. At one point, he was sitting on the bench and said if they start fouling, don’t throw him the ball. “And then he comes in there and makes a nice play like that. We have a lot of confidence in him, and in all our players in a spot like that, and he made a smart decision to go to the bas-
ket and get the foul. Awesome effort.” Early in the game, Central seemed poised more than once to take control. The Dragons broke out to a 7-2 lead, saw BEA cut that lead to 10-8 at the end of the first quarter, but then slowly built it back up again through the second quarter. The halftime score was 25-17, and when Alex Lafferty scored to open the third quarter, Central had its biggest lead of the game, 27-17. BEA had another gear, however, and here it started to kick in. The combination of guards Zach Slogenweit, Lafferty, and Brendan Volkomer nailed six three-pointers in the first half for Central, but against the increased pressure by BEA in the second half, those opportunities disappeared. In fact, it was problematic for Central to just get the ball over half court. “I think I underestimated them (Central) in the first half,” Butterworth said. “After halftime we decided to get after them. We
were playing half-court soft man, and we tried the zone, and they tore it up with three-pointer after three-pointer. “We decided to turn the heat up on them in the second half. We started working on a jump where we double up and match up closer to the ball. It baffled them, and they got frustrated and started to turn the ball over. “That’s our style, and if we don’t play that style, you see what kind of game we are going to be in.” BEA’s pressure began turning Central’s frustration into points. The Eagles closed to within 34-32 going into the fourth quarter. After tying the game twice, BEA then took its first lead of the night, 40-38, at the five-minute mark. From there, it was back-andforth with neither team able to build more than a three-point lead. Finally, a three by Volkomer put the Dragons ahead 57-56 with less than a minute to play in regulation, and then a free throw
by Slogenweit made it 58-56 with 26 ticks left. Down to perhaps its last gasp, BEA moved the ball against Central’s zone until Dyke found Gettig open along the baseline. Gettig’s shot was just off the rim, but he was fouled. He calmly sank both shots to send the game into overtime. “We didn’t shoot very well in the first half,” Gettig said, “and in the second half we decided to go to the basket and get fouls and free throws. So we did that better in the second half. “Our main focus after halftime was to try to get it inside, and put on more pressure on defense. We are a team that loves to share the ball, and the Greenes are great passers, so they just found me and made good passes to get me open. “We showed our resilience. We play intense defense, so even if we’re down 10, we are not out of the game.” BEA, now 2-0, next travels to Clearfield before visiting Philipsburg-Osceola on Friday night.
Bellefonte rolls past mistake-prone P-O By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com
PHILIPSBURG — It wasn’t very pretty, but after two opening losses, Bellefonte was able to break into the win column for the first time on Monday night at Philipsburg-Osceola. In a game that could only be described as frantic, the Red Raiders kept their composure and steadily pulled away from the mistake-prone Mounties for a 63-31 victory. Bellefonte took command of the game in the later stages of the first quarter, steadily built a lead that reached 17 points, 32-15, at halftime, and then expanded it at times to almost 40 points in the second half. Bellefonte senior guard Evan Wian led the Raider attack with 15 points, and he was followed by Brett Finley’s 12 and Andrew Stover’s 10. It was the Bellefonte defense, however, that did the most damage by forcing Philipsburg into numerous
turnovers (18 in the first half alone) and mistakes. And when a Mountie player did break free, far more often than not his shot was off the mark. “I thought we did well,” Bellefonte coach Darin Hazel said. “I thought the kids played hard, and they have been practicing extremely hard for us. At the end of the day, it’s getting that first win and getting some confidence. “We’ve struggled the last couple years, but they’ve had a great attitude and they really come open and receptive to working hard and seeing what that brings.” Stover got the Raiders off the mark when he scored six of Bellefonte’s first eight points. From there, despite three baskets by P-O’s Trentin Herrington, the Raiders struck out to a 19-9 first quarter lead. Stover again scored first in the second quarter, but by this time the Bellefonte defense was beginning to assert itself in earnest. P-O managed only six points in the
quarter as Bellefonte continued to add to its lead. Finley’s jumper with just under 30 seconds to play in the half made the score 32-15 going into the locker rooms. “The kids’ effort defensively really set the tone,” Hazel said. “We want to get after people defensively, and I think that plays to our strengths. We talked about how, no matter what we do offensively, if we do the job on defense, we will win games.” It was more of the same in the second half. Finley scored the final six points in the third quarter as the Raiders extended their lead to 59-22 and then cruised home through the fourth quarter for the win. “It feels good to finally get this one (win),” Wian said, “and then get ready for the next game. We pretty much go into every game thinking that (our defense) would win the game. The first game, our defense wasn’t good, the second game it improved, and it definitely improved tonight. “This was a confidence booster tonight,
and we’ll definitely take it.” For Philipsburg, now 0-4, it was another disappointing outing, but not for a lack of effort. Herrington, Colin Maurer, and 6-3 center Curtis Matsko each scored eight points for the Mounties, and Matsko had a particularly good night. Even though his shot is not there yet, Matsko cleared a game-high 14 rebounds and was a presence inside all night. It’s just that at the pace the Mounties play, the turnovers and mistakes come far too regularly. “Again tonight it was a matter of too many turnovers,” Philipsburg coach Dave McKnight said, “and poor defense. We gave up too many easy shots and second and even third chances. You just can’t do that against a good team like Bellefonte and expect to stay competitive.” Bellefonte will next take on Clearfield at home on Friday before traveling to Juniata Valley on Monday, Dec. 23. P-O takes on BEA at home on Friday.
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Stunning loss caps euphoric day at Rec Hall By JOHN PATISHNOCK sports@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — The atmosphere was everything basketball at Penn State has the potential to be. Students stood outside Rec Hall for more than an hour to ensure the best seats possible. The crowd was loud and unruly for the opponent and supportive for the Nittany Lions. The building was packed, with fans occupying standing room-only spots along the track overlooking the court. And Penn State tagged a decisive victory on Princeton. Or, at least that’s what it looked like was going to happen until all but a few minutes remained. Penn State led by 20 points on a handful of occasions in the second half before Princeton finished regulation on a 30-10 run to force overtime and escape Rec Hall with an 81-79 overtime win. “Obviously, the outcome wasn’t great, but man, that was awesome,” said Penn State coach Patrick Chambers, who thanked a host of Penn State administrators afterward for making the game possible. “To be a part of that was just amazing.” Penn State (8-4) owned much of the game. When Tim Frazier poked away a pass that D.J. Newbill grabbed and raced ahead for a layup, Penn State seized a 33-18 advantage late in the first half. Penn State led 35-23 at halftime, with Newbill posting 14 of his game-high 24 points by then; Frazier also netted 24 while dishing six assists, Ross Travis added 15 points and 12 rebounds and Brandon Taylor chipped in nine points and nine rebounds. Penn State owned its largest lead of the game when Newbill muscled in for a layup and a 46-26 margin with 14:30 remaining in the game; Penn State matched that margin twice later in the game with 51-31 and 56-36 leads. Princeton coach Mitch Henderson admitted afterward that with about 10 minutes left in regulation, he began wondering if the team could leave town safely ahead of the weather and how his team was going to repair itself after the big-time loss it appeared it was headed to. Princeton (8-1) cut the lead to within 60-50 with five minutes left, but Travis temporarily stunted the Tigers’ momentum when he slammed home a baseline dunk after of a timeout. After that, Princeton closed out regulation on a 16-4 run and forced overtime after Frazier’s last-second, 3-point attempt caromed off. Penn State led by 18 points with 6:30 left, and then fell behind early in overtime before Frazier hit 3-of-4 free
TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette PENN STATE’S Donovan Jack (5) puts up a shot while Princeton’s Hans Drase (30) defends during Saturday’s “Return to Rec” game at Rec Hall.
throws on consecutive trips to draw Penn State to within 71-69 halfway through the extra session. After another Frazier bucket made Princeton’s lead 75-71 with 1:19 left, Princeton hit its free throws to close out the victory after Frazier failed to convert on a contested layup in the lane with 2.9 seconds left and Penn State inbounding the ball under the Tigers’ basket. Chambers said that was the play he wanted if Princeton was playing single coverage against Frazier, who accepted a perfectly placed pass. Frazier’s attempt hit the rim and bounced away, and he momentarily lay on the court in what appeared to be a combination of frustration and shock. “(Frazier) was so proud to play in this building, my team was so proud to be here,” Chambers said. “I’ve never felt it like that before about the basketball program.” “We want to say thank you to everyone that came out, especially the fans and the families that drove up, especially throughout the snow, we thank you, appreciate it,” Frazier said. “We’re sorry we came out with an ‘L’ but we’re going to come back to practice the next day and work hard
and get better and prepare for our next game and come out and get a win in that game.” The usually potent 3-point shooting Tigers — who entered the game shooting 40 percent from behind the arc — missed their first eight attempts from long-range and finished just 2-of-10 in the first half. After intermission, however, the Tigers connected on 8-of-22 such tries. “We just stayed with what we were trying to do,” Henderson said. “We were just a little bit more of who we were there at the end and we were fortunate there on the very last play. Frazier missed, and he was making everything.” A return game to Rec Hall is still uncertain but Chambers has been adamant about the need to transfer the frenetic atmosphere created Saturday across campus to the Bryce Jordan Center. Whether or not that happens is to be seen but Chambers believes his squad seems primed to continue the type of play that should attract fans. “We’re headed in the right direction,” he said. “We’re doing all the right things. We’ve just got to keep fighting, keep getting better and do a better job finishing games.”
GAZETTE STAFF PREDICTIONS THE CENTRE COUNTY
Sami Hulings Last week: 6-6 Overall: 132-60
Pat Rothdeutsch Last week: 7-5 Overall: 126-66
Dave Glass Last week: 6-6 Overall: 124-68
Chris Morelli Last week: 8-4 Overall: 123-69
John Patishnock Last week: 6-6 Overall: 115-77
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Bellefonte Area School District Board of School Directors Meeting Schedule for 2014 January 7, 2014* February 4, 2014* March 4, 2014* April 1, 2014* May 13, 2014* June 10, 2014* Only one meeting date in July Only one meeting date in August September 9, 2014 October 7, 2014 November 11, 2014 December 2, 2014
January 21, 2014* February 18, 2014* March 18, 2014* April 22, 2014* May 27, 2014* June 24, 2014* July 15, 2014 August 19, 2014 September 23, 2014 October 21, 2014 November 25, 2014 Only one meeting date in December
All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria of Bellefonte Area Middle School, 100 North School Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. The public is welcome at all meetings.
*Note: The first meeting of the month will be a work session/possible voting meeting with the exception of May 13, 2014, which will be a voting meeting. *Note: All meetings January through June are scheduled to meet budgetary requirements. Approved: 12-03-13
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December 19-25, 2013
PSU wrestlers introduce new star in rout of Ohio State UNIVERSITY PARK — Of the 10 ranked wrestlers in Penn State’s lineup, four have already made an appearance in the NCAA finals and wrestled for a championship. On Sunday, during the No. 1 Nittany Lions’ 31-6 rout of the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes, another potential superstar emerged. Top-ranked senior 184-pounder Ed Ruth has won two titles in the past two years and placed third during his freshman campaign. No. 1 senior 165-pounder David Taylor won a championship in his sophomore year and was runner-up as a freshman and junior. No. 3 junior 125-pounder Nico Megaludis has been a runner-up in his first two years. And Andy Elder third-ranked junior covers Penn State 174-pounder Matt wrestling for The Brown was an NCAA Centre County runner-up in his sophGazette. Email omore season, his first him at sports@ centrecounty in the starting lineup. gazette.com. True freshman 141-pounder Zain Retherford announced to the nation Sunday that he may be ready to join those others. Retherford, already ranked No. 8, upset top-ranked junior Logan Stieber, a twotime defending NCAA champion. His win was easily the highlight of a day full of impressive wins for Penn State. The Nittany Lions won eight of 10 bouts and piled up a 34-3 edge in takedowns in front of a sold-out Rec Hall crowd of 6,380. “As a program, you just want to keep getting better each match. This is exciting, seeing Zain wrestle so well and our other freshmen and young kids. They’re just going to keep getting better each match. That’s part of the plan. I thought the guys really wrestled well,” Nittany Lion coach Cael Sanderson said. The scary part for future opponents is the Nittany Lions did it without three starters. Junior 149-pounder Andrew Alton and his twin brother, junior 157-pounder Dylan Alton, are both still making their way back from off-season shoulder surgeries. And third-ranked sophomore 197-pounder Morgan McIntosh was held out of the lineup for precautionary reasons. He’s nursing an injured elbow. Ohio State coach Tom Ryan was especially displeased with his team’s fight. “Terrible. Our fight was embarrassing. Our fight was way below our standard of excellence,” he said. “It’s hard to pull something from that event that’s positive. That hurt. That loss stings. That hurts. That was an ugly loss.” The ugliest, from the Buckeyes’ perspective, came at 141. Stieber’s last loss was on Feb. 12, 2012, against Oklahoma State’s Jordan Oliver. Stieber started quick, hitting a single on Retherford for a takedown 40 seconds into the match. The Buckeye rode him for 53 seconds before the Nittany Lion could escape. Despite getting in on a single, which Stieber fought off, Retherford was called
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TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette PENN STATE’S Zain Retherford takes care of business against Pitt’s Edgar Bright during a recent dual meet at the Bryce Jordan Center. Retherford is quickly becoming the newest star in Cael Sanderson’s lineup. for stalling with 40 seconds left in the period, which ended with Stieber in control, 2-1. Stieber chose bottom to start the second and Retherford rode him the entire period. Using a stifling leg ride from top, Retherford coaxed a stall call with 45 seconds remaining. “Once I flattened him out I felt I was in control right there. I think he got a stalling call shortly after that and the crowd was going crazy on top of that,” Retherford said. “I definitely felt like I was in control in that position. That’s a dominating position and I like to stay there working on top. That’s where I feel comfortable.” With 1:07 in riding time advantage, Retherford chose neutral to start the third. He was in on a single a couple times, but couldn’t finish and the match went into the sudden victory period tied, 2-2. Retherford again shot in on a low single and this time, with 17.6 seconds left in the one-minute sudden victory period, he converted for the winning takedown. “The first two shots I felt like I was forcing the finish a little bit. He had a real good whizzer on me. It just took a little bit of readjusting knowing that I when I was pulling he was looking for my ankles,” Retherford said. “The final takedown I got, instead of pulling I kind of pushed in a little bit. He ended up falling to his butt and I was able to finish the takedown.” The deafening roar of the crowd was easily the loudest of the season and one for the ages. “That was awesome. I couldn’t keep my emotions in check. It was exciting. It was really exciting,” the freshman said. “I don’t remember how loud it was,” Sanderson said. “We were all pretty excited. That was a great moment.” Ryan did divulge that Stieber had been fighting illness for the past week and was
overcoming some undisclosed injuries, but that was only after giving Retherford credit. “There are a million excuses we could use. The bottom line is that Retherford tried harder than we did. That’s it. He tried harder,” he said. “Hats off to Retherford. My belief is that Retherford just hopefully ensured that Logan wins his third national title. That’s just what he needed.” Five of Penn State’s other seven wins earned the Nittany Lions bonus points. No. 3 125-pounder Nico Megaludis rolled up a 22-4 technical fall in 6:56 over former three-time PIAA champion Nick Roberts of North Star. No. 1 165-pounder David Taylor also scored a tech fall, 20-5 in 7:00. No. 3 174-pounder Matt Brown (16-4), Ruth (14-3 over No. 12 Kenny Courts) and No. 12 heavyweight Jimmy Lawson (15-4) all earned major decisions. Zack Beitz, filling in for Andrew Alton at 149, upset No. 19 Ian Paddock, 5-3, at 149. And James Vollrath, filling in for Dylan Alton at 157, used five takedowns to earn an 11-5 decision. Penn State has one more dual to look forward to after finals week, a 9 p.m. Saturday showdown at No. 3 Iowa in CarverHawkeye Arena.
FUTURE NCAA SITES ANNOUNCED
Last week, the NCAA announced future sites for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, following the 2014 tournament at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. The sites are as follows: 2015, Scottrade Center in St. Louis; 2016, Madison Square Garden in New York City; 2017, Scottrade Center in St. Louis; 2018, Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. St. Louis seems to be a no-brainer for the NCAA. The powers that be seem to like its central location, the fact that contestants and fans alike have access to the region’s cheap, reliable light-rail system, and it has a proven track record. As a bonus, the city is host to three professional sports
teams and has a number of hotels within walking distance of the venue. Cleveland has hosted before, in 1998 at Cleveland State University’s on-campus arena. This time it will be in a bigger venue, one in which the Cleveland Cavaliers play. And, as a professional sports town, it, too, has plenty of downtown hotels. The most excitement seemed to swirl around wrestling’s first foray into New York City. Many media members and and fans expressed excitement over the potential exposure for wrestling in the media capital of the world. That’s a short-sighted view. Yes, Madison Square Garden is a legendary venue. And, yes, New York has dozens of hotels and an abundance of mass transit. Neither point can be disputed. However, have you ever booked a room in NYC? The prices are astronomical. Can most teams, some of which are hanging on by an economical thread, afford to stay in the city? Where will the fans stay? Or rather, where can they afford to stay? Remember, the NCAA tournament spans three days, so most fans need to plan on staying at least four nights at any host city. In New York City, that’s at least an $800 investment per room. Add in meals for 3-4 days in the city and a couple could expect to spend north of $1,000 just for food and lodging. Add in a flight from anywhere other than the East Coast and, yikes, that’s a pricey proposition. In addition, many have said wrestling will receive added exposure in New York City. That’s doubtful. Yes, there are dozens of media outlets but will any of them really dedicate space or time to a sport they don’t normally cover or understand? Maybe a little, but enough to elevate wrestling’s visibility? Don’t think so. That’s just one longtime wrestling writer’s opinion. For the sake of the sport, let’s hope this guy is proven wrong.
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Nittany Lions dominate paint, transition UNIVERSITY PARK — If the Penn State men’s basketball team wants to qualify for the NCAA Tournament this season — as unlikely as it may seem to some people — the Nittany Lions need to gobble up as many wins as possible before conference play. Soon enough, the hellacious Big Ten Conference schedule will start; six conference foes were ranked in either the AP or ESPN/USA Today entering last weekend, so John Patishnock while working through covers Penn State early-season adjustathletics for the ments is expected, Centre County wins need to accomGazette. Email pany the work. him at sports@ On Dec. 7 at the centrecounty Bryce Jordan Center, gazette.com. there wasn’t much drama regarding whether or not Penn State would collect another non-conference win. Penn State tagged a 90-77 defeat on Marshall, which often played like an AAU squad: The Thundering Herd’s gameplan consisted of one-on-one isolation plays on offense with wayward passes and wild shots mixed in. Marshall even attempted a long alley-oop try when trailing 82-58 late in the second half. The Thundering Herd didn’t play with
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any offensive cohesion, but it wasn’t all self-imposed mistakes. Penn State had a lot to do with Marshall’s shortcomings, sticking to its offense and forcing Marshall into a catch-up style that never clicked. Penn State also tackled Marshall’s fullcourt zone well, often finding a big man in the middle of the court and keeping good spacing. “The way they play, they try to speed you up and they try to take you out of your offense and we prepared for that,” Penn State Coach Patrick Chambers said. “We felt like our guys took good, in-rhythmtype shots.” Penn State put the game away early. Tim Frazier found Brandon Taylor for a layup that put Penn State up 11-1 and the Nittany Lions’ lead never was in danger for the duration of the game. The 15-point advantage (47-32) Penn State held at intermission was the team’s second-biggest halftime lead of the season (47-24 over Penn). Marshall coach Tom Herrion lamented his team’s inability to find a good shot on offense. This started a recurring theme: Marshall missed and Penn State pounced, usually before Marshall had an opportunity to reset on defense. “They weren’t exactly getting back,” Ross Travis said of the Thundering Herd. “One of the game plans for us was just to push the ball as fast as we could up the floor, so I think that’s what you saw.”
DUNKS
Taylor combined with D.J. Newbill and
Donovan Jack for eight dunks. The slams were a combination of the big guys finding open spots in half-court sets as well as getting out quickly after a Marshall misfire. Travis (20 points), Jack (18) and Brandon Taylor (10) were three of five Lions in double figures, helping Penn State outscore Marshall 48-30 in the paint. About four minutes into the second half, Travis slammed one home after he took an outlet pass from Frazier, who rebounded a long miss, to give Penn State a 39-23 lead. “It’s great, guys like Tim and DJ, they’re so fast, they just get that rebound and outlet it and run the floor,” Travis said, “and they’re unselfish; they’ll find you.”
HONORING THE MILITARY
On the 72nd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Saturday marked Military Appreciation Day, with Penn State coaches each wearing a polo shirt that represented a different branch of the military. Members of the military also sat near courtside and participated in halftime shooting contests, while members of the on-campus ROTC sang the national anthem and “God Bless America.”
TV COVERAGE
ESPN3 broadcast the game, the last contest this season scheduled to air on that channel. Almost all of Penn State’s remaining games will be shown on either the Big Ten Network or ESPNU. The exceptions are when the Nittany Lions travel to Michigan State on Sunday, Feb. 2, and when
TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette PENN STATE’S Brandon Taylor goes up for the dunk during the Dec. 7 game with Marshall at the Bryce Jordan Center. they host Ohio State on Thursday, Feb. 27. Both of those contests are scheduled to air on ESPN2.
2013 Nittany Lions exceeded expectations UNIVERSITY PARK — If someone would have told you, all that time ago at the end of July in 2012, that the 2013 Penn State football team would take out Michigan at home, beat No. 10 Wisconsin in Madison on Senior Day, and finish with seven wins and winning record — all with a true freshman at quarterback, only about 60 scholarship players, and who knows how many freshmen and “runons” playing, what would you have said? Yeah, I would have said the same thing — no way. Yet, we all know that is exactly what the 2013 Nittany Lion Pat Rothdeutsch team did. covers Penn State How that exactly football for The happened is a confluCentre County ence of many factors, Gazette. E-mail him at sports@ but the main reason centrecounty is that there is a big gazette.com group of tough, determined competitors in that locker room, beginning with head coach Bill O’Brien and his staff and extending all the way to the freshmen who walked on last August. Now, 17 of those will be moving on (plus
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some others for various reasons), and it was a shame that the Lions could not pull out the overtime game against Nebraska on Senior Day, but they sure made up for it a week later against Wisconsin. Replacing those seniors will be difficult — and what hasn’t been for Penn State the last two years — because they were just as important to the program as the 2012 class. Maybe more so. They stayed for two years with no chances for championships, no bowl games, and lots of people saying that Penn State was not going to be any good. By their own admission, this season was one of ups and downs. But Penn State never lost two games in a row. Every time the Lions stumbled, they picked themselves up, went back to work and won their next game. After the sobering loss at Indiana in the Big Ten opener, the Nittany Lions were facing the prospects of Michigan and Ohio State in their next two games, with resurgent Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin still down the road. A win against the Wolverines was almost a must, and anyone who was there that night will never forget how Penn State actually pulled it off. There would be three more losses — Ohio State, Minnesota, Nebraska — and it is interesting to note that four of the five teams Penn State lost to are playing in major bowl games. Central Florida is play-
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ing in the Fiesta Bowl against Baylor, Ohio State in the Orange Bowl against Clemson, Minnesota in the Texas Bowl, and Nebraska in the Gator Bowl. Three other opponents, Syracuse, Michigan and Wisconsin are also going bowling. So with that schedule and everything taken into account, what looks like a mediocre 7-5 season is actually something very different. There were many accolades for the players on this team. Allen Robinson was named the Big Ten Receiver of the Year and was named to the All-Big Ten First team along with seniors John Urschel and DaQuan Jones. Nine Nittany Lions received honorable mention: Adrian Amos, Glen Carson, Sam Ficken, Christian Hackenberg, Ty Howle, Jesse James, Jordan Lucas, C.J. Olaniyan and Donovan Smith. Seven of those players will return for next season. Urschel was named a Nation Football Foundation, College Hall of Fame ScholarAthlete, one of 16 across all college football divisions, and Hackenberg was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. And O’Brien, this week, was named as a
finalist for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award for the second year in a row. Penn State will return 16 starters for the 2014 season (seven defense, eight offense, one specialist), and because of a relaxation of the sanctions, Penn State will be allowed to bring in 20 recruits for the class of 2014. So far, according to ESPN, Penn State has 16 verbal commitments and eight four-star recruits in a class that ranks in the top 25 in the country. There are rumors about further relief from the sanctions, but whether that happens or not, O’Brien has been able to guide Penn State through the roughest times the program has ever experienced. There will be more to come, of course. Penn State will still be thin compared to other teams and injuries and depth will continue to be problems. But there will be more people coming in next year, and still more the year after that and the year after that. It could be that 2014 will see Penn State begin to climb back up. It won’t take long to find out. After all, it’s only 122 days until the Blue White Game.
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Bellefonte boys look to open it up this year By JUSTIN PACKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2013-14 Bellefonte boys’ basketball team: Coach — Darin Hazel, 3rd season. 2012-13 record — 3-17. Key returners — Mitch Grasser, Evan Wian, Nick Leiter and Andy Stover. Outlook — As Bellefonte head coach Darin Hazel looks around the hardwood, he can’t help but be excited for the upcoming season. Coming off a difficult season last year, the Red Raiders took their bumps and bruises, something known better as growing pains. Look for Nick Leiter and Andy Stover to spearhead the attack for Bellefonte and expect that attack to be fast-paced and aggressive. “We were young last year,” Hazel said. “This season, I really expect those rough times last year to pay off for us this year. I can see it already, the guys are coming into practice and ready to practice. It is really
impressive to see. We are a quick team this year. That is something we like to see. The guys can get out in the open court and just run. At times, we need to slow down and run our offense, but in transition, we are tough.” Concerns — The big question for the Red Raiders is going to be matchups. Against rival Bald Eagle Area, Bellefonte will need to match pace with the highoctane Eagles. While against Penns Valley, they will need to be able to slow down and execute. “Execution is key for us,” Hazel said. “We are going to need to execute, whether we are out and running or slowing down and running our offense. We can have all the speed in the world, but if we don’t finish our shots, it is going to be tough for us to win.” Circle these dates — at Penns Valley (Friday, Dec. 27), vs. Central (Wednesday, Jan. 8), at Bald Eagle Area (Tuesday, Jan. 14), vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (Wednesday, Jan. 29).
Submitted photo THE BELLEFONTE AREA High School boys’ basketball team returns seven letter winners for the 2013-14 season. Pictured, from left, are Josh Weaver, Danny Caprio, Evan Wian, Kellen Moss, Andrew Stover, Mitch Grasser and Nick Leiter.
Lady Raiders looking ahead this season By JUSTIN PACKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2013-2014 Bellefonte girls’ basketball team: Coach — Brett Leister, first season. 2012-13 record — 3-19. Key returners — Marissa Moriata, Jess Book, Lexi Wetzler, Alexis Franks, Cassie Book, Brooke Nadolsky and Ally Steen. Outlook — With just one player lost to graduation, the Lady Raiders are hoping this year is the payoff year. For Bellefonte, this group has been at ground zero for the rebuilding of the program. They have seen their hard work and while it hasn’t paid off in a lot of wins for them yet, it is coming. The Lady Raiders are talented and they have put the sweat
equity in to be successful. For two seasons, they have seen just two players leave due to graduation. The core of talent is there. Concerns — Brett Leister takes over a program that is in the beginning stages of rebuilding. He has the monumental task of teaching a team, that has seen only seven wins over the last two years, exactly how to win. The Lady Raiders are talented, deep and have experience to go with it. They are primed to turn the corner; they just need the direction and confidence to do that. Circle these dates — at Penns Valley Christmas Tournament (Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28), vs. Bald Eagle Area (Wednesday, Jan. 15), at Philispburg-Osceola (Tuesday, Jan. 28), at Central Mountain (Monday, Feb. 3).
TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette THE BELLEFONTE AREA High School girls’ basketball team returns eight letter winners for the 2013-14 season. Pictured, from left, are Mara Tamminga, Marissa Moriarta, Ally Steen, Cassandra Book, Jess Book, Alexis Wetzler and Alexis Franks. Missing from photo: Lea McCartney.
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Red Raider wrestlers moving in right direction By JUSTIN PACKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2013-14 Bellefonte wrestling team: Coach — Mike Maney. Returning letter winners — Luke Leathers, Trevor Corl, Nate Rosenberger, Toby Cain, Tanner Day, Austin Cable and Timothy Benford. Outlook — The time is now for the Red Raiders, plain and simple. They have a nice core of guys back to lead the way and enough talent coming up that they can really turn some heads in District VI this year. With returning State qualifier Trevor Corl and District VI runner up Luke Leathers leading the way, Bellefonte’s younger guys like Brock Port and Chase Gardner have excellent examples in the room. “The energy right now in the room is great,” Maney said. “We have a lot of talent; we just need to make sure the guys are staying focused. It is a long season and if we stay healthy, there is a lot this team can accomplish. We have to keep
working towards our goals and not settle. If we do that, good things will come to this team.” Concerns — With the loss of Garrett Poorman and Nick Shawley, the Red Raiders will be looking for some leadership from guys like Corl, Leathers and Rosenberger. Don’t expect to see the same Bellefonte lineup day in and day out. Maney learned from one of the best in the sport, Dick Rhoades, on how to shuffle a lineup to get better matchups. “We have the flexibility right now,” Maney said. “Trevor has been to the state tournament now, he knows what it takes to get there and what he needs to do to get better. Luke is another guy that is really making the most of his talents. We have the guys in the room, putting in the hard work. I expect our line up to shift a little, but that is more of a matchup thing. We want to put our guys in the position to be successful.” Circle these dates — vs. Central Mountain (Friday, Jan. 3), at Bald Eagle Area (Thursday, Jan. 9), Red Raider Rumble (Saturday, Jan. 18), vs. Jersey Shore (Tuesday, Feb. 4).
TIM WEIGHT/For The Gazette THE BELLEFONTE AREA High School wrestling team returns 10 letter winners for the 2013-14 season. Front row, from left, Dillon Kephart, Zach Musser, Trevor Corl, Luke Leathers and Aaron Witherite. Back row, from left, Tim Benford, Tanner Day, Nate Rosenberger, Toby Cain and Austin Cable.
Elks Hoop Shoot set for Jan. 4 BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Elks Hoop Shoot will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Bellefonte Area High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Volunteers
should report at 7:30 a.m. The local Hoop Shoot chairman is Bucky Quici. For more information about the Hoop Shoot, contact him at (814) 8800725 or email bq913@hotmail.com.
Bellefonte Little League registration set BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Little League has announced its registration schedule for the 2014 season. It will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, and Friday, Jan. 10, and from 9 a.m.–noon on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Bellefonte Little League Boardroom, 735 N. Penn St.
Tee ball is for players ages 5 and 6 and costs $30 per player. Pee-wee and major league is for ages 6 through 12 and is $40 per player. For more information, visit www. bellefontelittleleague.org or search “Bellefonte and Vicinity Little League” on Facebook.
Bellefonte Little League seeks volunteers BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Little League is looking for volunteers to fill concession stand manager and field sign sponsor coordinator positions. For more information about the posi-
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Arts & Entertainment
50 Years of Beatles: Christmas time is here again Fab Four produced a small but memorable collection of holiday tunes By KENNETH WOMACK Special to The Gazette
Between 1962 and 1970, The Beatles recorded one musical masterwork after another, amassing some 27 No. 1 hits in the United States and the United Kingdom, while producing such timeless albums as “Revolver,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “The Beatles (The White Album)” and “Abbey Road,” among a host of others. Yet for today’s listeners, the Fab Four’s annual Christmas offerings are all but forgotten, hidden within the shadows of their unprecedented pop music achievements. The brainchild of Beatles press officer Tony Barrow, the group’s Christmas records were originally conceived as a means of providing holiday greetings to their legions of loyal fans. Beginning in December 1963, British fan club members received annual Christmas messages as free “flexi-disc” record releases. For the inaugural release, The Beatles sang the Christmas carol “Good King Wenceslas” and the comic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Ringo.” But 1963 was only the beginning. By December 1964, The Beatles had a full-fledged holiday tradition on their hands. Titled “Another Beatles Christmas Record,” the band’s 1964 release featured The Beatles singing the Christmas carol
“Jingle Bells” and the traditional English song “Did You Wash Your Father’s Shirt?” In December 1964, U.S. fan club members began receiving the Christmas messages as well. While their British counterparts were given “flexi-disc” records, American fans received cardboard record releases in the mail. In the ensuing years, The Beatles continued to produce Christmas messages for their massive fan base. In December 1965, the band’s Christmas record included a performance of “Auld Lang Syne,” as well as the original Beatles poem “Christmas Comes But Once a Year.” In November 1966, The Beatles took a break from the “Strawberry Fields Forever” recording sessions to produce their 1966 Christmas message, which included a series of impromptu comic skits titled “Podgy the Bear and Jasper” and “Felpin Mansions.” For the most seasoned Beatles fans, the band’s 1967 Christmas record exists as a watershed moment in the Fab Four’s brief history of holiday messages. For the recording, The Beatles concocted a six-minute narrative in which various groups audition for a BBC radio show, with the catchy “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)” serving as the track’s periodic refrain. During the comic narrative, the four Beatles voice various characters ranging from game-show contestants and musicians (the Ravellers)
to actors in a fictive radio program titled “Theatre Hour.” For The Beatles, “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)” would emerge as their most recognizable holiday tune. As the band’s career neared its zenith, their Christmas messages became — like the band mates’ relationships themselves — ever more fragmented. For the 1968 message, the record features individual Beatles messages, including Paul McCartney’s “Happy Christmas, Happy New Year” and John Lennon’s poems “Jock and Yono” and “Once Upon a Pool Table.” “The Beatles’ Seventh Christmas Record,” the Fab Four’s final holiday recording, was produced by British DJ Maurice Cole and recorded in separate locations by the group members, now effectively disbanded, in November and December 1969. The recording features brief greetings from George Harrison and Ringo Starr, with McCartney singing “This Is to Wish You a Merry, Merry Christmas.” Much of the recording originates from a session with Lennon and wife Yoko Ono at their Tittenhurst Park estate. Fittingly, “The Beatles’ Seventh Christmas Record” concludes with the band mates’ epic guitar solos from Abbey Road’s “The End.” And while The Beatles’ heyday together was clearly over, “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)” continues to resound as The Beatles’ most beloved holiday standard.
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THE BEATLES’ “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)” album is a beloved holiday standard to fans. Kenneth Womack is the author of numerous works of nonfiction, including “Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of The Beatles.” He has also written three novels, including “John Doe No. 2 and the Dreamland Motel,” “The Restaurant at the End of the World,” and “Playing the Angel.” A professor of English and integrative arts at Penn State Altoona, Womack was selected in April to serve as the sixth Penn State laureate.
PSU alumnus, astronaut Guion Bluford to speak From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Retired astronaut and Penn State Distinguished Alumnus Guion “Guy” Bluford will join host Patty Satalia on the next installment of WPSUTV’s “Conversations from Penn State.” The episode will air at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, on WPSU-TV. The show also can be viewed at http://conversations.psu. edu online. On “Conversations from Penn State: Reaching for the Stars,” Bluford will discuss his experiences in space — from the feeling of flying to the loss of his colleagues in the Challenger accident — and the future of space exploration. Bluford is a West Philadelphia native and a 1964 graduate of Penn State. He joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating, earning his pilot’s wings in 1966. In 1983, Submitted photo
“ROCK OF AGES” will make another stop at Penn State, hitting Eisenhower Auditorium on Jan. 22.
‘Rock of Ages’ revels in the hits of the 1980s UNIVERSITY PARK — Tease your hair and get your cutoff shirts ready. The worldwide party musical “Rock of Ages” brings favorite hits from the 1980s to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. A five-time Tony Award nominee, the musical is an arena-rock love story told through the hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more bands of the era. “Rock of Ages” is set in 1987. On the Sunset Strip, a small town girl meets a big city rocker. In Los Angeles’ most famous rock club, they fall in love to the greatest songs of that decade. “Rock of Ages” features a mix of 28 rockin’ tunes including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Here I Go Again,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Buy tickets online at http://cpa.psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255.
Outside the local calling area, call (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at three State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.), and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.). The box offices are closed Saturday, Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, but tickets will be available online for purchase and printing. A grant from the University Park Allocation Committee makes Penn State student prices possible. Some of the show’s costumes, dancing and language might not be appropriate for children younger than 14. Artistic Viewpoints, an informal moderated discussion featuring a touring artist, is offered in Eisenhower one hour before the performance and is free for ticket holders. Artistic Viewpoints regularly fills to capacity and seating is available on a first-arrival basis.
GUION BLUFORD
Bluford became the first African-American to go into space, his first trip of four. That same year, Bluford received The Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award for his outstanding achievements. He retired from NASA and the
Air Force in 1993. “Conversations from Penn State,” with Satalia at the helm, offers thoughtful, indepth exchanges with a broad range of remarkable people. In many cases, their trailblazing work has advanced their field, drawing national and worldwide attention.
HOLIDAY SALE
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THE BELLEFONTE ART Museum is currently holding its fifth annual holiday show and sale. Fine arts, crafts, wearable art and greeting cards by local artists are on display through Sunday, Jan. 26. For more information about the sale, call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org.
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Thursday, Dec. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-9701 Thursday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec. 22 Wednesday, Dec. 25
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 ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-8833 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21
Gas Station Disco, 10:30 p.m. Big Daddy Bangers, 10:30 p.m.
THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7666 Thursday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21
Kate and Natalie, 9 p.m. Cruel & Unusual, 8 p.m. Scott Mangene, 9 p.m.
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BAR BLEU, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-0374 Thursday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21
Big Feast, 10:30 p.m. Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 10 p.m.
CAFE 210 WEST, 210 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3449 Thursday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21
Public Domain, 10:30 p.m. JR, James and Olivia, 6 p.m. My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. JR Mangan Band featuring Olivia Jones, 10:30 p.m.
THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-2892 Wednesday, Dec. 25
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Trubadour Third Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Music of Vince Guaraldi, 7 p.m. Chicken Tractor Mega DeeLUXE, 8 p.m.
THE GAMBLE MILL, 160 DUNLAP ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 355-7764 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21 Sunday, Dec. 22
Pure Cane Sugar, 6 to 8 p.m. Momma Corn, 7 to 9 p.m. Cone of Silence, 5 to 7 p.m.
GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 353-1008 Thursday, Dec. 19 Wednesday, Dec. 25
JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. N/A
INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5718 Thursday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21
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. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21
Scott Mangene, 8 to 10 p.m. Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, 9 p.m. Monica Brindle, 9 to 11 p.m.
THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-1406 Thursday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21 Wednesday, Dec. 25
Lowjack, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dominic & Noah, 8 to 10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 pm to 2 a.m. Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. N/A
THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3858 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21
Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Jason McIntyre, 10:30 p.m.
THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Dec. 21 Tuesday, Dec. 24 Wednesday, Dec. 25
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. N/A N/A
— Compiled by Marjorie S. Miller
THE NITTANY VALLEY Symphony Youth Flute Choir helped to wrap up this year’s Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. Members of the group are: Luisa Mei Bressan, Jasmine Cao, Tracy Cui, Erica Kuo, Evelyn Kuo, Kate Skipper, Emily Wang and guest musician Ammi Lopez.
Youth flute choir closes out Bellefonte Victorian Christmas By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — The Nittany Valley Symphony Youth Flute Choir presented a musical treat and a fitting “winding down” of Bellefonte’s Victorian Christmas activities last Sunday afternoon. The concert was held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. Agatha Wang directed the eight middle and high school musicians. College student Ammi Lopez was a guest performer. The flutists’ selections included music
from Bach, Debussy and Renaissance composer Tomas Luis de Victoria. The second half of the program featured an Appalachian suite of American folk tunes and familiar Christmas carols, including favorites “Let It Snow,” “Greensleeves” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” The students practice weekly and worked on the performance’s musical pieces since August. The concert, like the others offered during the Victorian Christmas weekend of festivities, was a welcome respite from seasonal rushing and the cold of winter.
State High students’ artwork on display UNIVERSITY PARK — The HUB-Robeson Galleries will present State College Area School District student artwork in Robeson Gallery starting Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. A reception will be held from 2–4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, the last day of the show. The State College Area School District is honored to show some of the best work
from their student artists, grades kindergarten through 12. Many two- and threedimensional media are represented, as are many hours of skilled and creative work from children throughout the community. This annual exhibition provides the young artists an exciting opportunity to share their artwork with the community in a professional setting.
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This Week at the State… It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Friday, December 20 — 7:30pm
Bill Welch Cartoon Series Saturday, December 21 — 10am
A Charlie Brown Christmas
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Sunday, December 22 — 3:00 & 7:00pm Monday, December 23
White Christmas (1954) — 4:00pm A Christmas Story (1983) — 7:30pm
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SCCT presents radio version of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Wonderful Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By ANNE WALKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com
BOALSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; State College Community Theatre (SCCT) will take audiences on a sentimental stroll this weekend at Mt. Nittany Middle School when they present the radio drama version of the holiday classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Wonderful Life.â&#x20AC;? Those of a certain age might recall the days when radio stations would present different types of programs, including entertaining shows. They would invite the community to watch as actors performed live for the broadcast audience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blast from the past,â&#x20AC;? director Mike Knarr said of the show. The storyline follows businessman George Bailey, an idealist and general good Samaritan who has sacrificed his personal dreams to help others. He falls victim to a set of unfortunate circumstances that threaten to ruin him. Believing himself to be a complete failure, he nearly commits suicide one Christmas Eve. Clarence, a sort of apprentice angel, rescues him and proceeds to show him how events within his town and family would have unfolded had George not intervened. George realizes the value of his life and Clarence, having saved a human, earns his wings. The play follows the same plot as the popular film, with eight actors covering all roles.
This means that the performers need to portray multiple characters. And Knarr uses a skilled directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knack for coaxing a variety of voices from the cast. Each actor develops unique pitches, timbres, tones, inflections and accents for their various portrayals. Actor Frank Wilson, for instance, plays six different characters. His angel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joseph,â&#x20AC;? has a soothing, paternal voice and manner to match, while his â&#x20AC;&#x153;radio announcerâ&#x20AC;? sounds like a southern blowhard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Man Gowerâ&#x20AC;? sounds, well, old, and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ernieâ&#x20AC;? sounds a little bit Irish. Of course, no radio drama would be complete without sound effects. At one point, George, played by Dan Landers Nolan, jumps into the river to rescue a presumed drowning man. A bucket of water dumped into another bucket of water creates the needed splash. A fingernail run over a comb sound likes crickets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids love that stuff,â&#x20AC;? said director Knarr. Other cast members include Jon Vickers Jones, Chizzy Anderson, Jackie Gianico, Tim Molnar, Margaret Higgins and Matt Loewen. Between them, they will play 40 different characters, each with individual voices, mannerisms and personalities. The set includes 1940s-style furniture and microphones. And SCCT hopes for plenty of community members to make up the live studio audience.
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MATT LOEWEN, Jackie Gianico and Frank Wilson rehearse for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Wonderful Life.â&#x20AC;? The radio version of the Christmastime story will be performed by members of the State College Community Theatre this weekend at Mt. Nittany Middle School.
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Elmo Makes Musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coming on March 11 From Gazette staff reports
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The Centre County Gazette
December 19-25, 2013
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.
nealogy 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.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
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. 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 ge-
Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time, 10:30–10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200 or email info@mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3–5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures,” 11–11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. The theme is “Exploring New Worlds.” Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 2340200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.my discoveryspace.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 “Winter is Close ... .” 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. Teen Craft Night — Centre Hall Branch Library will host a craft night where teens can make stenciled marble coasters, 6–7 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Make reservations by calling (814) 364-2580. For more information, visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, 6–7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Tonight’s theme is “Movie Night: ‘Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas’.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Reading — Tony Lentz will perform his annual dramatic reading of “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, visit www.schlowlibrary.org. Film — “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be screened at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. 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 box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
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. Caroling — Community caroling in the borough of Philipsburg will take place 6–7 p.m. at the community Christmas tree. Children are encouraged to bring an ornament to place on the tree. The ornament will not be returned and should be able to last in the winter weather. For more information, call (814) 342-3440.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
Breakfast — Santa will be having breakfast 8–11 a.m. at The Corner Room, 100 W. College Ave., State College. 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 box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “STEM — Science Fun for the Entire Family,” where kids and adults can try out numerous experiments, 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Games — Hone your strategy for the ancient game of
“Go,” 1:30–5 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 237-6236. Musical — Fuse Productions presents the stage version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” featuring all the music and acting of the 1965 television classic, at 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Concert — A Christmas Cantata, “The Night Christ Was Born,” will be performed by the sanctuary choir of the Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church under the direction of Karin Garner, 6 p.m. at 1500 E. Branch Road, State College. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22
Gift Baskets — The Bellefonte Elks and Faith Center of Bellefonte will begin distributing Christmas Gift Baskets in the Bellefonte area. For more information, call (814) 355-2828. Children’s Activities — Participate in a half-hour of stories, finger plays and a craft, and movies or a special performance with your 2- to 7-year-old, 11 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Musical — Singing Onstage presents the stage adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan Jr.,” directed by Heidi Biever, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23
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 Hall Branch Library will have preschool story time, 10:30–11 a.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “Christmas.” Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Film — “White Christmas” will be screened at 4 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre. org. Knitting Club — Holt Memorial Library will host “Knit Wits” for beginner, experienced or intermediate knitters, 6–7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Games — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo, 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College. Play — Living Hope Alliance Church presents the Christmas play “Manger Menagerie,” 7 p.m. at 321 E. Howard St., Bellefonte. For more information, call (814) 3553106 or visit www.livinghopealliance.com. 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. Film — “A Christmas Story” will be screened at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www. statetheatre.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
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. Farmer’s Market — The Boalsburg Farmer’s Market will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St. John’s United Church of Christ at 218 N. Church St., Boalsburg. Vendor products include fall greens and root vegetables, meats, dairy items, breads and apples.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26
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. — 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, 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College. Call Jane Wettstone at (814) 404-1689. TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday in various locations. Call 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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Pay daily attention to your investments We have witnessed nearly a half dozen years of low interest rate policies by our Federal Reserve and related low interest rate policies by the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank. Zero Interest Rate Policy (ZIRP) has been followed by Quantitative Easing I and II (both time constrained) and now QE III (no time limit on this round, just a mere $85 billion per month in treasury bond and mortgage purchases) Dan Nestlerode as well as Operation is a registered Twist (buying long investment advisor maturities and sellat Nestlerode & ing short maturities to Loy Investment keep long term interAdvisors, State est rates low). College, and a So folks who saved columnist for for retirement are getstatecollege.com. ting the short end of the political stick which translates to slim to no returns on savings and bonds.
DANIEL NESTLERODE
As a result, retirees have looked to stocks to get reasonable cash flow returns to cover their living expenses. The Federal Reserve has forced conservative investors into riskier investments by incorrectly pricing the cost of money (too low) and not allowing the market to gauge risk of failure appropriately. All investors must stay nimble in this environment by maintaining the ability to sell quickly if the situation warrants. Investors must pay attention and follow the daily price movements of their investments to be aware of the changes that are inevitable in the future, be it next year or further into the future. We got a hint of what might happen when interest rates rose last May after Fed chair Ben Bernanke indicated they might start tapering on QE III. Interest rates on ten-year treasuries jumped from 1.8 percent to 2.8 percent and have not returned to the lower levels. Anyone holding ten-year treasuries took a substantial capital loss from which they have not yet recovered. Likewise, municipal bonds dropped about 8.8–11 percent in market value (two to three years’ of interest returns), and have only marginally recovered. This occurred when it was only
hinted that economic policy might change, not when policy actually changed. So an investor’s million dollar portfolio of highly marketable long term municipal bonds would be down $100,000, and the interest return will likely take two to three years to recover this loss. In this same time frame, stock prices dropped 7–9 percent, fully recovered, and have moved on to substantially higher prices. The lesson at hand is that once again conservative investors were punished and those that stayed invested in stocks did much better. Buying bonds, annuities and certificates of deposit have been a sucker’s bet. Staying invested in more volatile investments, although nerve-racking, has been the winner lately. This is not to say that always taking the more volatile approach to investments is the better route to employ. Past performance is never an indicator of future results. All investment strategies eventually get old because they eventually fail. So my advice to investors is to pay attention to your holdings and be ready to move to cash on short notice if interest rates start to rise for whatever reason. There is no set-and-forget investment
that will save you from the turmoil ahead. There is just your ability to make changes in your holdings that will conserve your principal. Higher interest rates will someday return to the investment scene. To be prepared for this eventuality, here are my recommended action steps: n Only invest in those things that trade daily and that are priced, so that you can see what is happening and sell if necessary. n Pay attention to your investments daily. A month’s vacation touring the rivers of Europe that prevents you from paying attention could be disastrous for your portfolio. n If you cannot pay constant attention to the prices of your holdings, hire someone who can and allow them to be able to protect your nest egg for you by giving them authority to move your investment to cash if needed. No one in Washington is looking out for your portfolio. They have other policy objectives. It is up to you and your portfolio manager to tiptoe your way through the current investment mine field. Stay focused, pay attention to your investments, seek help if you need it and make changes as appropriate to protect your net worth.
Workplaces littered with annoying words and phrases in 2013 Another year of game-changing decisions, radical breakthroughs and thinking outside the box. Engagement, networking and a lot of moving parts helped us get all of our ducks in a row. We did more with less and a guru helped us ideate to achieve scalability. Irregardless, I could only dream of combining big data and thought leadership to make it happen. The bottom line is it’s time for the adult in the room to take ownership and sacrifice to achieve alignment of my 13 Most Annoying Workplace Words or Phrases of 2013: 13. Innovation — People use it to describe ordinary rather than extraordinary actions. Instead, let’s innovate how we use the word innovation. David M. Masto12. Pivot — If your political camvich is president of paign, business strategy or sports MASSolutions Inc. For more team is failing, simply say you plan to information, go “pivot” in another direction. to www.mas 11. I could care less — People think solutions.biz. they are emphasizing how little they care. But, if you could care less, you would. I couldn’t care less if you use it correctly, though. 10. A mute point — If you want to convey a “speechless point,” use mute. But a moot point is one that doesn’t matter. 9. Bandwidth — The term became common when talking about Internet usage and morphed into a description of resource allocation. I just don’t have the bandwidth to say any more. 8. Unique — The word means one of a kind, not unusual. Push the envelope of misuse by saying something is very unique. 7. Passion — Meant to describe intense emotion, passion is now used in job interviews, during staff meetings and to describe what one enjoys. I have a passion for Oreos and milk. Right. 6. Transparency — The truth is, increased use of this descriptor for being open and honest almost moved it into the top five. 5. Moving forward — As opposed to moving backward in time, this one describes what will happen in the future. 4. Leverage — As a noun, it means to maximize advantage. Turning leverage into a verb describes how a situation can be manipulated. I guess you could leverage your leverage. 3. Robust — Sure, coffee can be robust. But most products, services and activities aren’t really strong and vigorous. 2. Let’s take this offline — Hopefully, you won’t be out of pocket so we can circle back and take this offline. 1. Literally — I literally can’t write any more overused phrases. Oops. That would mean I was physically unable to do so. At the end of the day, you might push back on my list. But, it is what it is. Literally.
DAVID M. MASTOVICH
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PICTURED AT Restitch Studio’s recent grand opening are, from left: Laurie Linton of the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC); State College mayor Elizabeth Goreham; Restitch owner Denise Meyer; jewelry designer Marsha Cavanaugh; Centre County commissioner Michael Pipe; and Maria Spicer, also of the SBDC. The ribbon holders are members of the State College Area High School Drama Club.
Restitch Studio opens in State College From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Restitch Studio recently held its grand opening at the Art Alliance of Central PA. Models from the State College Area High School drama club showed off the creative clothes collection, upcycled vintage and original creations by designer Denise Meyer. Marsha Cavanaugh, from An Old Soul Creations, featured her upcycled jewelry. The band Overhead played, Café Lemont provided coffee and M&C Cakery provided treats. State College mayor Elizabeth A. Goreham and Centre County commissioner Michael Pipe were present at the grand opening to assist in the ribbon-cutting. Laurie Linton and Maria Spicer of the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) were also at the event. “I am so proud of Denise’s efforts to launch the Restitch Studio. She has brought her vision to life and she is an
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inspiration for others who have dreams of turning their talents into a business,” Linton said. Meyer’s Restitch Studio offers a full array of sewing services from original and custom designs to heirloom restyles and apparel alterations. Located in Ferguson Township off West College Avenue at 2308 Abington Circle, the business is only two miles from the center of town and has free off-street parking. Restitch Studio gives the State College and surrounding communities the opportunity to work with a professional designer without leaving Happy Valley.
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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. 25-27, 2013 BELLEFONTE
Michael G. Witcraft and Elizabeth W. Marcos to Kevin T. Snook and Christina M. Snook, 542 E. Beaver St., Bellefonte, $84,000. William W. Witmer III and Erin R. Witmer to Anthony Edmondson and Elizabeth Edmondson, 319 E. Lamb St., Bellefonte, $165,000.
BENNER TOWNSHIP
Paul A. Hartle and Ellen M. Hartle to George Lukas and Margaret Lukas, Spring Creek Road, Bellefonte, $1,500.
CENTRE HALL
US Bank to Clinton T. Bonson and Elisabeth D. Bonson, 308 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, $146,205.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP
Ronald J. Houser, Catherine M. Houser, Donna J. Wyland and William N. Wyland to Barbara A. Alpert and Gary R. Alpert, 531 Puddintown Road, State College, $160,000. Dorcas E. Klinefelter estate and Kenneth P. Klinefelter III executor to Daniel G. Workman and Melissa D. Workman, 101 First Ave., Lemont, $130,500. S&A Homes Inc. to Lance D. Wood and Amber Lee Wood, 111 Florence Way, State College, $473,035.50. Dorothy Wetzler to Herbert C. Graves III and Nancy G. Graves, 305 Village Heights Drive, Sate College, $210,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
Aaron Fisher and Lindsey Fisher to Philippe Lemay and Nancy Ann Vollmer, 1419 Park Hills Ave., State College, $305,000. Stephen J. Miska and Jennifer Seller Miska to Siddhartha Srivastava and Sangeeta Saigal Srivastava, 361 McBath St., State College, $334,000. S&A Homes Inc. to Andrew Paul Funari and Lisa D. Funari, 2467 Prairie Rose Lane, State College, $320,964.
HAINES TOWNSHIP
Philip Dale Hosterman estate, Dale E. Hosterman coexecutor and Corrine M. Muthler co-executor to Todd B. Drawbaugh, 132 N. West Alley, Aaronsburg, $148,000. Jeffrey A. Bleam and Mary L. Osif-Bleam to Christopher Amoratis and Kara Elizabeth Amoratis, 2025 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, $174,500.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP
Eric A. Marshall and Melissa D. Marshall to Eric A. Marshall, 313 Mountain Road, Boalsburg, $1. TOA PA IV LP to James W. Mahlon and Linda G. Mahlon, 107 Plymouth Circle, Boalsburg, $376,158.68.
HOWARD BOROUGH
Amy D. Marshall and Daniel R. Chote to Jason R. Smith and Jessica M. Smith, 127 E. Main St., Howard, $233,000.
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William L. Butler and Jean S. Giddings to Kent M. Becker and Robin L. Becker, 565 Julian Woods Lane, Julian, $208,000.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Bernice M. Bechdel to Bernice M. Bechdel and Charles H. Bechdel, 148 Mountain Top Road, Howard, $1.
MILES TOWNSHIP
Dennis E. Bair by attorney to Theodore A. Clouser and Stephanie M. Clouser, 241 Madisonburg Pike, Madisonburg, $52,000. Glenn W. Miller estate and Gary A. Miller executor to Gary A. Miller, 142 E. Main St., Rebersburg, $1.
PATTON TOWNSHIP
Carol F. Hall and Carol E. Myers to John F. Coleman Jr. and Julie Coleman, 122 Ghaner Drive, State College, $137,500. Shirley N. Witmer to Richard L. St. Clair and Mary G. St. Clair, 5046 Buffalo Run Road, Port Matilda, $189,600.
POTTER TOWNSHIP
Matthew S. Harter to Matthew S. Harter and Miranda L. Harter, 114 Lane Ave., Centre Hall, $1.
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Robert Joel Heath, Sheila K. Heath and Sheila K. Folmar Carpin to Michael E. Eakin, 376 Phoenix Road, Philipsburg, $66,500. William R. Laird and Kerrie E. Laird to Kerrie E. Laird and William R. Laird, 211 Port Lane, Philipsburg, $1. Helen L. Musser estate, Helen Louise Musser estate, Helen Musser estate, Glen R. Musser executor, Aaron Musser, Erica Musser and Jodi Walsh to Glenn R. Musser, 114 Walnut St., Philipsburg, $1.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP
Terry P. Harrison and Debra M. Harrison to Flavio Carlini and Theresa Carlini, 211 Rock Ridge Road, Clarence, $74,500.
SPRING TOWNSHIP
John L. Coder and Carol A. Coder to Carol A. Coder, 170 Kathryn Drive, Bellefonte, $1. Laura Michelle Gardner and Ryan Ray Sweitzer to Sara Hackett and Brandon Hackett, 158 S. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, $133,000. Michael E. Lair and Linda K. Lair to Erin L. Thomas, 324 Forge Road, Bellefonte, $119,900.
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH
Lily R. Borhan and Lily Borhan to Lily Borhan, 915 Southgate Drive, State College, $1.
UNION TOWNSHIP
Melvin E. Bethlehem to Melvin E. Bethlehem and Ruth A. Rhodes, 107 Moore St., Julian, $1. David K. Robison and Bobbi J. Robison to Myron S. Rice and Jodi A. Rice, 137 Dawn Ave., Julian, $158,500.
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Thomas M. Novitsky Jr., Nicole M. Novitsky and Nicole M. Carnicella to David K. Robison and Bobbi J. Robison, 188 Washington Ave., Bellefonte, $265,000. Bradley R. Rightnour to Rightnour Family Revocable Trust, Robert W. Rightnour trustee and Marjorie A. Rightnour trustee, 229 Hecla Road, Bellefonte, $1. — Compiled by Gazette staff
BUSINESS DIRECTORY RENT TO OWN
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology at, 540 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 a CDL Power Unit. Sealed bids, clearly marked as equipment bids, will be accepted in the Business Office until 12:00 PM prevailing time on January 2, 2014. The JOC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Detailed specs are available at www.cpi.edu.
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FAMILY OWNED FOR 22 YEARS (814) 696‑1601 2013 Specials are as following: 1 room‑ $40 2 rooms of carpet cleaning‑ $59.90 2 room/steps/hall‑ $89.95 5area special‑ $139.95 Call for special/work guarantee (814) 696‑1601
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PARSONS Firewood & Tree Service
www.prm-mgt.com COMMERICAL OFFICE SPACE IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREA Small house available for commercial office with outstanding visibil‑ ity. Located on busy N. Atherton St (#1386), in front of Giant Market. $2,500/mth + utilities. 1386 N. Atherton St. State College 16801 (814) 880‑1541
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Firewood or Tree Service we provide year round service second to none. Bundled firewood sales to include Residential, Wholesale, Retail. Perfect size for those backyard get together’s or camping trips. 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 & full cords available. We deliver. (814) 574‑1247
MUSICIANS FOR HIRE
Central Pennsylvania Musician’s Association has the area’s best professional musicians for hire. Experienced and ethical. Jazz, classical, folk, and rock styles are all available. www.afm660.org or Call 814‑355‑9444.
PARKING CLOSE TO CAMPUS SPRING SEMESTER Parking on church lot, 600 block of East Prospect Ave. $260 for Spring Semester. First Church of Christ, Scientist. Call Mike 814‑237‑8711 or email M7H@psu. edu
FIREWOOD
Barkless Oak For Sale $150.00 Cut To 17.5” FREE DELIVERY . within 15 miles of Centre Hall CALL 814‑364‑2007
• Great opportunity for Team Player • Good Salary [+] Benefits • Excellent Training • Sales Experience a Plus! Please send resume to: Mr. Dale Watkins Krentzman Supply Co., Inc. PO Box 508, Lewistown, PA 17044 (717) 543-3000 (x103)
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE $150/CORD Firewood for sale in the State College area for $150 a cord. FREE DELIVERY Please call 814‑280‑1783 if interested. Thank you!
HOUSES FOR SALE
COUNTRY 5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn home sits on 1/2 acre with open living room, dining room, and kitchen. Three car garage. Bellefonte area. Asking $250,000 firm. Ph. 814.222.3331.
SAWMILLS
from only $4897 MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com CALL 1‑800‑578‑1363 ext 300N
VINTAGE MacIntosh computer: hard drive & monitor all‑in‑one, 15” color display, modem, zip drive, printer, software & games $75. 814‑466‑7295
2010 Chrysler 300C AWD
Hemi V8, Heated Leather, 37k Miles
22,990
$
2006 Ford Mustang GT Conv.
SIX Piece Alderword Crib, canopy, armoire, 3 drawer dresser, changer, head board, paid $1,200. Asking $725 firm. (814) 769‑0524
NURSING
Positions Available in Centre County Home Health Aides FT/PT/Home Care Weekly pay and great benefits
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Taking care of you, while you take care of others.
Wanted To Hire Sales Rep Krentzman Supply, a leading distributor of plumbing, piping, HVAC and heating equipment and supplies, is interviewing candidates for an Estimator / Sales Person.
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THE CENTRE COUNTY
December 19-25, 2013
DIETARY AIDES Part-time and full-time positions available in Brookline's Skilled Nursing and Personal Care/ Independent Living Centers Apply in person at 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College or send your résumé to jobs@brooklinevillage.com NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Criminal Background Check. Equal Opportunity Employer.
WALKS FIREWOOD & LAWN CARE Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, split, & delivered. We sell our firewood year round. Dont hesitate to call. CALL NOW Matthew R. Walk (814)937‑3206
CLARINETS: Selmer b‑flat w / case $250 & Normandy b‑flat closed key w / case. $275 Call (814) 237‑3477 after 3pm
COMIC BOOK SALE $10 We have a ton of great comics for sale with a wide variety to choose from. Batman, Superman, X‑Men, you name it. GREAT PRICES too. Check us out at: http://botropolis. ecrater.com
MADISON HANDBAGS are stylish, unique, classic bags that are designed by YOU, the customer. Host a party to enjoy a night with the ladies and create a bag that screams YOU! Over 80 fabric options to choose from! www.madison handbags.net/scrater
V8, Alloys, Only 29k miles
$
14,990
2004 Nissan Frontier King Cab 4x4
V6, Off Road Pkg., 86k miles
9,990
$
Workman Auto LP GAS HEATER: 33,000 btu’s, vent free, classic bay style $750 negotia‑ ble. Call (814) 355‑2511
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NIKON Camera coolax s4, 10x zoom, 40x digital, like new, in box $75 (814) 359‑2596 RED oak boards. rough cut clear. 3 pieces 1 x 17 x 75. 3 pieces 1 x 15 x 45 12 smaller pieces. $90 for all. Call (814) 359‑2596 SNOW BLOWER: 2007 Troy Bilt Polar Blast 45” with electric start, 4 tires, power steering, walk be‑ hind, garage stored, like new $1200 obo (814) 238‑2064 SNOW BLOWER: Crafts‑ man 27” snow blower, 8.5 hp, used 3 times, $500 firm. Call Sharon @ Belle‑ fonte (814) 769‑0524
2006 GMC Envoy Denali V8, Auto, Tow pkg., Heated Leather, Moonroof, Rear DVD Ent., Spotless Local Trade w/ just 67k. KBB $18,869
OUR PRICE
$
13,988!
J-Maggi Motors State College 814-237-8895 jabcomaggi.com
2000 FORD Windstar: 7 passenger, all power op‑ tions, great in snow, 2 slider doors, inspected til 3/14, 139,000 miles $1700 obo (814) 355‑3883
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S le i g h Lo a d of S av i n g s
Joel Confer
Joel from Jolly OldRon Kratzer
2008 Ford Fusion SE 4 Door
Stk#F1748AB, Red, 51,000 Miles
2012 Ford Fusion SE 4 Door
2013 Chrysler 200 4 Dr. Touring
2012 Ford Focus 4 Door
Stk#T1491, Beige, 7,000 Miles
Stk#T1430, Power Pack, Auto, Blue, 22,000 Miles
17,613 $14,713
$
Sales Manager
JOELCONFERFORD.COM
December 19-25, 2013
2013 Ford Focus 4 Door SE
2011 Ford Focus 4 Door SE
2004 Ford Focus Wagon
2012 Ford Focus 4 Door SEL
Stk#T1469, White, 15,000 Mile
Stk#T1210, Red, 27,000 Miles
Stk#T1458, White, 52,000 Miles
Stk#T1426, Black, 22,000 Miles
$
16,813 $13,813
2011 Ford Fusion SE 4 Door
2012 Ford Fusion SE 4 Door
14,913
8,413
$
$
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4 Door
2009 Ford Fusion SE 4 Door
Stk#T1354, Blue Flame, 15,000 Miles
Stk#T1436, Gray, 28,000 Miles
Stk#T1451, Sunroof, White, 14,000 Miles
Stk#F1612A, Gray, 31,000 Miles
Stk#T1501, Sunroof, White, 25,000 Miles
2011 Ford Fusion SE 4 Door
2013 Mustang Convertible
2000 Toyota Camry 4 Door
2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4
2009 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab 4x4
2007 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4
Stk#T1360, Gray, 29,000 Miles
Stk#1468. White, 9,000 Miles
Stk#F1740A, Gray, 73,000 Miles
10,713 $16,913 $15,913 $23,713 $13,913 $13,513
$
Stk#T1474A, HEMI, Black, 14,000 Miles
Stk#F1713B, 5.4L, Red, 63,000 Miles
Stk#F1792A, Red, 61,000 Miles
14,913 $23,813 $6,913 $32,713 $23,913 $20,413
$
2007 Ford F250 2001 Ford F350 Lariat Super Cab 4x4 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 Stk#F18043, Diesel, Black, 107,000 Miles
Stk#T1456A, 7.3 Diesel, Green, 86,000 Miles
2013 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab 4x4
2008 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4
Stk#T1394, Red, 14,000 Miles
Stk#T1438, Black, 71,000 Miles
2013 Ford Edge SEL AWD
2008 Ford F350 Reg Cab XLT 4x4
2005 Ford Ranger 2011 Dodge Ram 2014 Dodge Ram XLT Super Cab 4x4 1500 Quad Cab Hemi 2500 Reg Cab Diesel
Stk#F1807A, Red, 71,000 Miles Stk#F1744A, Silver, 91,000 Miles
Stk#T1486, Blue, 7,000 Miles
Stk#T1483, Blue, 150 Miles
Stk#F1769A, Black, 45,000 Miles
2011 Ford Edge SEL AWD
2010 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4
2011 Ford Explorer 4x4
Stk#F1691A, Maroon, 45,000 Miles
Stk#T1440, Silver, 16,000 Miles
Stk#T1463, 3rd Seat, White, 23,000 Miles
2012 Ford Edge SEL AWD
2004 Ford Escape 4x4 V6
2013 Ford Escape SEL 4x4
2012 Ford Escape Limited 4x4
21,713 $19,913 $19,913 $11,813 $30,613 $42,713
$
2011 Ford Edge Limited FWD
29,913 $19,913 $22,913 $22,913 $31,913 $28,513
$
2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4
Stk#F1765AA, Silver, 63,000 Miles
Stk#T1480A, Sunroof, Silver, 72,000 Miles
Stk#T1495, Black, 10,000 Miles
Stk#T1502, Leather, Sunroof, Red, 15,000 Miles
2012 Ford Escape Limited 4x4
2013 Ford Escape SEL FWD
2012 Ford Escape XLT 4x4
Stk#T1496, Blue, 14,000 Miles
Stk#T1385, Black, 20,000 Miles
Stk#T1319, Silver, 18,000 Miles
Stk#1480, Sunroof, Red, 35,000 Miles
2013 Ford Explorer Ltd. Nav 4x4
2013 Ford Flex SEL 4x4
2010 Jeep Liberty Limited Nav 4x4
2013 Ford E350 12 Passenger XLT
Stk#T1446, Silver, 22,000 Miles
Stk#T1322, White, 29,000 Miles
Stk#T1488, Green, 53,000 Miles
Stk#T1499, Sunroof, Leather, Brown, 18,000 Miles
Stk#T1367, White, 26,000 Miles
2012 Ford Escape Sport 4x4
2014 Ford Explorer Ltd. Nav 4x4
14,813 $26,913 $26,913 $9,913 $25,713 $23,713
$
2011 Ford Escape XLT 4x4
Stk#1427, Leather, Sunroof, Red, 17,000 Miles
Stk#T498 White, 500 Miles
23,913 $20,713 $21,913 $17,913 $24,913 $44,963
$
Stk#1477, Dual A/C, White, 19,000 Miles
2010 Ford Trans 2013 Dodge Grand Connect Cargo Van Caravan SXT Stk#T1432, White, 57,000 Miles
Stk#T1461, Black, 35,000 Miles
34,913 $28,413 $18,913 $22,713 $16,313 $17,413
$
CREDIT CHALLENGED? BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE. WE HAVE A SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT... WE This Is Your Other Centre County
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All prices plus tax, tags, Title and Doc Fees. Not responsible for typo or mathamatical errors. Sale prices good thru December 31, 2013.
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