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Once again, Bellefonte will turn back the clock as it plays host to the annual Victorian Christmas next weekend. The Gazette’s guide features stories, a map and schedule of events./Pages 18-23

December 4-10, 2014

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Commissioners approve heating grant agreement By BRITTANY SVOBODA bsvoboda@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — The final measures to help county residents in need heat their homes through a grant program are in place. The Centre County board of commissioners approved the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund agreement at its meeting on Dec. 2. The fund will provide a total of $83,250 for those who express a need for home heating assistance in the 11 townships and two boroughs of the county’s Marcellus Shale drilling region. The Pennsylvania Finance Agency will provide $33,250 for the grant, with a county match of $50,000. County funds

will come from the Act 137 Housing Trust, which is primarily used to help first-time homebuyers with closing costs and down payments, but is also used for grant application matches. The commissioners approved the application for the PHARE grant back in August and signed a commitment letter stating their acknowledgement of the grant funds in November, said Linda Marshall, a senior planner in the county’s Planning and Community Development Office. The county previously received the PHARE grant in 2012 and 2013 for rental assistance. With this year’s grant, the county will have received about $250,000 from PHARE. Interfaith Human Services, a social service organization that provides county

residents with a variety of assistance, will distribute the grant. IHS also helps households-in-need via the Centre County Fuel Bank. In August, Marshall said that those receiving fuel through the Centre County Fuel Bank will not be eligible for assistance through PHARE. Ruth Donahue, executive director of IHS, told the commissioners in November that 224 households received assistance through IHS and the Centre County Fuel Bank for a total of $86,903 last year. In conjunction with approving the grant agreement, the commissioners also approved a cooperative agreement with IHS for the administration of the grant. Under this agreement, $1,662.50 of PHARE funds and $2,500 of county match funds

will be provided to IHS to cover administrative costs such as record keeping, Marshall said. Bids for the second phase of the Temple Court Building project will be opened at the commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The commissioners originally planned to open bids at the Dec. 2 meeting, but had to push it back due to changes in building plans, said Denise Elbell, director of financial management. The second phase of the project will focus on the inside of the Temple Court and Courthouse Annex buildings, which were connected by a four-story hallway during first phase of the project. According to Commissioner Chris Exarchos, the entire project should still be on schedule despite the setback.

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School survey raises concern about suicide By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT

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STATE COLLEGE — Members of the State College Area School District board of directors are alarmed by how many students have reported signs of depression within the last year. Jeanne Knouse, the district’s director of learning enrichment, gifted support and student services, presented the results from the 2013 Pennsylvania Youth Service to the school board at its Dec. 1 meeting. The survey showed that in 2013, more than 20 percent of the district’s 12th-graders considered suicide and more than 15 percent of 12th-graders planned a suicide attempt, both of which are above the state average. “This data is telling me that something isn’t working as well as we want it to,” board member Jim Pawelczyk said. “This is a group that I’m really worried about.” As part of a high-performing school district, Knouse said State College students might feel additional pressure and stress to succeed academically. This pressure can come from the community, parents and even the students themselves. Knouse said the district’s counseling staff is already planning a response to this new data: a universal mental health screening for students. She said parents are sometimes hesitant to permit their children to undergo mental health evaluations, so her staff is still evaluating how to best approach and roll out the screening. Knouse told the board that the district will also use a new educational program starting next year to educate students and staff about suicide prevention. The training will be required each year for all district teachers and students in grades six through 12. The PAYS survey also showed a general decrease in the number of students taking various drugs, but there has been a slight increase in the number of 12th-graders using alcohol and marijuana. The school board also heard proposals for four new classes for the 2015-2016 school year. SCASD curriculum director Jacquelyn Martin proposed an African-American studies class and a remedial biology class. Career and Technical Center director Sharon Perry proposed an advanced

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce might be the place to look for visitors to the area seeking some direction, businesses interested in reaching more people or community members wanting to become more engaged. As 2015 nears, the chamber looks to strengthen its relationship with members and partner organizations while recruiting new members and encouraging visitors to the Centre region. Gary Hoover, executive director of the chamber, said much was accomplished in the 2013-2014 fiscal year, and the group is looking to achieve even more. The Bellefonte Intervalley chapter started in 1938. It currently has 221 members going into the 2014-2015 fiscal year, which started Oct. 1. According to Hoover, the intention of a chamber of commerce is to promote members and the general economic wellbeing of the community. This is done through solid partnerships with its members and other area organizations. For the Bellefonte Intervalley chapter, one of these

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GAME TIME: Penn State running back Jonathan Thomas plays video games with some of the children from the Bellefonte Youth Center.

Football players share time with kids at center By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, Penn State football players hopped on a bus and made their way to the Bellefonte Youth Center to visit with children who come to the center after school. For a few hours, the players spoke, played video games with the kids and signed autographs for the youngsters. According to Centre County Youth Service Bureau CEO Andrea Boyles, it was a day the children will remember for a very long time. “It was a real informal meet-and-greet time,” Boyles explained. “The players were great. They were playing Jenga with the kids, playing video games with them. It was really nice to see our kids get that special attention.” With Thanksgiving on the horizon, the timing couldn’t have been any better, Boyles said. “It was huge,” she said. “I had a minute to speak with the players and I told them, ‘The main thing we do at YSB is make kids matter.’ Then, they had a chance to do that. I think we had about 15 kids and 20 players. For the kids, it was really the chance of a lifetime.” For the players, the visit to the Belle-

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fonte Youth Center was a nice break from watching film, lifting weights and hitting each other on the practice field. Offensive lineman Chasz Wright said that the players look forward to visiting places like the youth center and fulfilling community service duties. “Spending time with kids helps us relax and have some fun,” Wright said. “The kids look at us as role models. They want to be like us. That’s eye opening and humbling.” According to Boyles, while the board games were popular, the players gravitated to the video games. “I saw kids teaching players moves on the Wii. They were playing (Madden) ‘NFL Football’ on the Xbox. I thought it was great to see players cheering for an 8-yearold boy when he did something successful on the Xbox. It was pretty awesome,” Boyles said. The Bellefonte Youth Center opened the doors at its new location on Sept. 15. Since that time, Boyles said that she’s heard nothing but positive feedback from children, parents and the community at large. “We’ve been really busy. We’ve had a real increase in folks wanting to come in, help and volunteer,” Boyles said. “They Players, Page 4 Sports .......................... 24-30 Arts & Entertainment . 31-34

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FORWARD THINKING: The Bellefonte Chamber of Commerce is setting its sights on a new year by preparing to serve members and expand its reach into the business community across the Centre region.

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BOOKS FOR FREE: Several Little Free Libraries have popped up in Centre County. The libraries ask readers who “take a book to leave a book.” There are nearly 15,000 Little Free Libraries nationwide. Page 12

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THE ONE THEY LOVE: A couple of Penn Staters — Dave Leopold and Alex Young — produced a rockumentary about the rock band R.E.M. The film is part of the band’s six-disc DVD box set. Page 31

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END OF THE ROAD: The State College Area High School football saw its season end at the hands of undefeated Pine-Richland on Saturday afternoon at Altoona’s Mansion Park. Page 24

RUNNIN’ WILD: Spring Mills played host to a Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day. The event drew a crowd of runners despite temperatures in the mid-30s. Page 12

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Arbor Vitae Holistic Bodywork opens in Bellefonte By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Across the nation, massage therapy is growing by leaps and bounds. Centre County is no stranger to the growth. Centre County’s newest massage studio is Arbor Vitae Holistic Bodywork, located inside the Indigo Wren’s Nest, 111 S. Spring St. in Bellefonte. Amber Titus, a State College native, is the owner of Arbor Vitae Holistic Bodywork. When it comes to massage, Titus has the résumé to back it up. After graduating from State College Area High School’s Delta Program, she went to the Central Pennsylvania School of Massage. She graduated from there in 2010 and worked at several differ-

ent businesses before branching out on her own. “This just really felt like the next step in my career,” Titus explained. Titus said that when it came to choosing a location for her business, Bellefonte seemed like the perfect location. “I really just like Bellefonte. It’s quiet, quaint … there’s a nice atmosphere here,” she said. “This space became available right at the time when I was looking for a place. I just jumped on it. I really like the people in the wellness center. I think there are a lot of really great people here.” Titus offers massage in increments of 30, 60 or 90 minutes. While some massage therapists charge for the services offered, Titus charges based on time of service. She said that she likes to meet with clients prior to their massage. After meeting

with the client, each session is uniquely tailored to the client’s personal wellness goals. “I like to talk to them and choose the therapy or the combination of therapies that would be appropriate,” she said. Titus said she may incorporate Swedish, deep tissue and myofascial techniques. She also offers Tui na acupressure massage, which offers balance to the whole body and mind. Prenatal massage promotes health and relaxation during pregnancy. Titus said that massage can be challenging. After all, she’s on her feet much of the day. But there are plenty of rewards that come with the job, she said. “I really enjoy helping people. When you think about it, when people come in for a massage, that’s the best part of their day,” Titus said. “It’s really great for that

BUSINESS PROFILE hour to interact with the person and help them feel better.” Titus said that even though she’s just getting started, she’s enjoying being a small business owner thus far. “It’s very exciting to be 25 and be a business owner,” she said with a smile. While owning her own business presents its fair share of challenges, Titus said that there are some perks of being the boss. “I really love the flexibility,” she said. “I’m getting married next year and I want to have a family. I want to have the flexibility to be with my family.” Massage is by appointment only. To schedule a massage, call Titus at (814) 4414610.

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Trustees granted limited access to Freeh Report documents By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

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child. They then drop off the gift to a sponsor location and YSB staff delivers it in time for Christmas. This year, the project will match more than 465 children. Organizers are asking sponsors to drop off gifts by Monday, Dec. 15, so there is enough time to wrap them and get those presents distributed. “We’re working through the list. Certainly, if someone wants to sponsor one of our kids and they’re not listening to the radio, they can call us and let us know they want to sponsor a child and we will give them the information that they need,” Boyles said. Boyles said that it really helps people get in the holiday spirit. “It’s a really great thing,” she said. For more information or to sponsor a child, contact YSB at (814) 237-5731. IN OUR NEW LOCATION AT

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Proposed tax increases draw criticism at meeting By MATT ALLIBONE StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Multiple State College residents expressed their disdain for proposed tax increases in the 2015 operating budget at the borough council meeting on Dec. 1. The 2015 budget plan calls for a $3.36 million real estate tax increase that will make up 30 percent of expenditures in the budget’s general fund. If the tax plan is not adapted, the borough’s debt will increase by an expected $1,523,273 and lead to more staff reductions according to the budget’s summary. During the meeting’s public hearing on the upcoming budget, Derek Canova, a realtor for Kissinger, Bigatel and Brower, said he fears raising taxes will hurt prospective home owners and prevent people from moving to State College in the future. “As a person who’s been involved with a number of first-time home buyer initiatives and low-income initiatives, I would say that increasing those taxes is a detriment in the long term to some of the initiatives that the borough has with home buy-

ers,” Canova said. “An increase in taxes, even $150 to $200 for someone like that, is substantial. Given the fact that borough taxes could increase, that’s going to continue to put people out of the ability to buy homes.” Apart from homeowners, the other group that Canova is worried will be negatively affected by more taxes is small business owners. With many local businesses paying rent to landlords, higher property costs could make it difficult for them to operate because they won’t have the funds to keep enough employees on payroll. “Landlords are going to get increased taxes and those taxes trickle down to the business owners,” Canova said. “The more that we want to stimulate business, the less likely it’s going to be that small businesses are going to stay because costs will increase.” For Noah Coleman, the most disappointing part of the proposed budget was seeing how large the increase in property taxes were a year after they weren’t raised at all. Coleman said he would have preferred

to have seen taxes steadily rise over the span of a few years instead of seeing such a large jump all at once. He also expressed concern that members of the council did not take into account the budgets of everyone in the community when they developed the budget. “I remember last year, we decided to not raise taxes and I appreciated that,” Coleman said. “But I also think we should be more proactive in saying, ‘Hey guys, if we don’t want a 30 percent jump then we need to think about a 6 percent here or an 8 percent there.’ “If we’re talking about creating a borough that is attractive to younger familiesm then we need to get out of the ‘group think’ and think, ‘Maybe I can afford that, but a new person or family can’t.’” However, not every person in attendance was opposed to the proposed tax plan. Michael Joyce said that while he doesn’t want to have to pay more money, he is more worried about the problems that would be caused from the borough accruing more debt.

“I don’t think anybody wants to pay more taxes, but I think it’s necessary,” Joyce said. “Even though its not always the thing that we want to do, sometimes we have to.” While members of the council largely abstained from commenting during the public hearing apart from answering questions, member Peter Morris said that it was impossible for the borough to not eventually raise taxes after refraining from doing so for several years. Although the borough has avoided higher taxes in the past by dipping into its emergency reserve funds, laws that require that fund to stay at a certain level prevents that from continuing. “When you have to stop doing that, what happens is you’ve got to raise taxes enough to cover the sum of all those increases and borough expenses over several years,” Morris said. “You’ve got to catch up with what the tax rate would have been had you not (dipped into the reserve fund).” Work sessions to review the proposed budget will take place prior to a vote on the final budget, which is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15.

Penn State receives record restitution payment By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State recently broke a new record, but it had nothing to do with academics or athletics. Last month, the university received a check for nearly $778,000 — the single largest criminal restitution payment ever processed by the Pennsylvania court system, and it’s been a long time coming. According to a Centre County Probation and Parole Department news release, someone set fire to the School of Architecture and Landscape Design in March 2005. The building was under construction, and though the flames were put out, the building was heavily damaged. Penn State spokeswoman Lisa Powers said damage to the building was initially estimated at $955,000, though the cost of repairs came in several thousand dollars lower than expected. Less than two weeks after the blaze, university police arrested Craig Tonik — 18 at the time — in connection with the arson

and other more mild acts of vandalism across campus. Tonik was charged in six different criminal cases for these crimes, according the news release. Tonik ultimately took a plea agreement, pleading guilty to two felony counts CRAIG TONIK and one misdemeanor count of institutional vandalism. He was sentenced to spend between two and five years behind bars and pay Penn State $950,000 in restitution. “When that was initially ordered, I remember thinking, ‘We’ll never see a cent of this,’” said Thomas Young, director of the probation and parole department. “It was like, ‘Why are we even doing this? This young man does not have the resources to pay almost a million dollars.’” After being paroled in 2007, Tonik entered into a payment plan for his resti-

tution, but was not able to keep up with regular payments. Then, in a tragic twist of fate, Tonik’s father was killed while working at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in 2008. According to the news release, Tonik’s father — a locksmith — was trapped by a malfunctioning motorized gate, leading to his death. Tonik, along with his father’s estate, filed a civil lawsuit with numerous parties related to the accident at the correctional facility. Young said a settlement for nearly $3 million was reached in December 2012, but the money that came out of the lawsuit didn’t belong to Tonik just yet. The Centre County Probation and Parole Department had contacted the Philadelphia County Court, arranging for the settlement funds to be held by a third party until the issue of Penn State’s restitution could be resolved. Young said he initially expected resistance from either Philadelphia County or Tonik’s attorneys, but was pleasantly surprised by the cooperation he received. After negotiations presided over by

Centre County President Judge Thomas Kistler, Penn State voluntarily reduced the restitution amount and Tonik agreed to pay the restitution from his portion of the settlement funds. On Nov. 19, the Centre County Probation and Parole Office delivered a check for $779,851 to Penn State, bringing an end to a nine-year-long tale and shattering the record for the largest criminal restitution in state history. Prior to this payment, Young says the largest restitution payment in Pennsylvania was $565,133. “It’s a tragedy this case had to be resolved essentially due to the death of his father, but in the end, Mr. Tonik did the right thing,” Young said. “Once he was satisfied that Penn State was due its money, he didn’t contest it any further.” Powers said the story also shows the dedication of Centre County’s criminal justice workers. “This really is a case of Centre County officials doggedly pursuing this restitution payment and holding an individual accountable,” Powers said.

Organizations promote awareness on Giving Tuesday By MATT ALLIBONE StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Thanksgiving may have been last week, but the charitable spirit in State College reached its peak on Dec. 2. For the third straight year, State College companies participated in Giving Tuesday, a global event and social media campaign that raises funds for numerous charities throughout the world at the beginning of the holiday season. Campaigning for the event was done completely on social media. Throughout the day on Dec. 2, the hashtag #GivingTuesday could be found frequently popping up on Twitter. Two of the companies that significantly contributed to the awareness of the event were the State Theatre and the Centre Foundation. Both ran social media campaigns publicizing the day. According to State Theater development director Chris Rand, the campaign seemed to reach more people and draw more interest in State College than in past years.

“It’s been going on for a couple of years but this is the first year where it’s really hitting its takeoff,” Rand said. “We ran a really lean campaign, especially in the days leading up to it, with Black Friday and everything.” Centre Foundation executive director Molly Kunkel said she hopes the event will continue to grow in State College in future years. The proposed global date for Giving Tuesday in 2015 is already scheduled for Dec. 1. “We are spreading the word and hoping that our neighbors will begin a new holiday tradition by donating their time or money to their favorite cause this Giving Tuesday,” Kunkel said. The event has not only become more popular in State College, it has also taken off across the globe. At this point, participating countries include England, Ireland, Australia, Brazil and Israel. The event was started in 2012 by the United Foundation and 92nd Street Y in New York City. The goal was to create a national day of giving in response to the growing commercialism of the holiday season due to days like Black Friday and

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Cyber Monday. For Rand, the point of Giving Tuesday is to remind people that the holiday season is supposed to be about helping others instead of fighting over the best gifts. “The idea is, after buying stuff for other

people that you know, getting involved in philanthropy and investing in the community around you,” Rand said. “It’s meaningful to give a present to a loved one but it feels just as good to give something back to your community.”

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Chamber, from page 1 partnerships is with the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County. “People often ask me about our relationship with the CBICC,” Hoover said. “What I tell them is they’re a member of our chamber and we’re a member of their chamber.” Many area businesses and organizations belong to both chambers, which Hoover said he recommends as a way for everyone to network. To encourage businesses, organizations and community members to work together and support each other, the chamber hosts at least one event each month and has a presence at many others. Each month, either a luncheon or afterhours event take place at a member’s business or organization. “Members can get to know each other and it’s an opportunity for the member hosting the after-hours to showcase their operation, whether it’s a business or organization,” Hoover said. To further help members and the general community, the chamber also supports projects and events that take place in the community. Last year, the chamber designed a volunteer fair that nonprofits could exhibit at and the community could attend, both for free, according to Hoover. And, when service members were coming home from Iraq, the chamber worked with the Army National Guard and local veterans to set up a “welcome home” party at the Bellefonte Armory. The chamber will also be working with SCORE, a nonprofit that helps start-up businesses, to provide an entrepreneur workshop. “It’s free and you don’t have to be a chamber member to participate,” Hoover said. This event is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at the Train Station. To help members promote their businesses, the chamber sends out a weekly email update blast. If members want to advertise something, such as restaurant menu specials and upcoming events, it’s free for members to submit information for the update. Once someone joins the chamber, Hoover said they must treat it as a tool. Survey, from page 1 architectural drafting and design class and an informational technology entrepreneurship class. The school board was receptive to these suggestions, with board members commenting that the architectural design and IST classes would give students resumebuilding opportunities. “I’m really glad to see [the AfricanAmerican history proposal]. This is an extremely important topic, as we’ve all seen from watching the news recently,” board member Laurel Zydney said. “Electives like that are also a neat opportunity for our

“You have to use it for it to do something for you. Businesses have to give us something to promote.” Chamber president Chuck Kormanski said, that while the chamber has a lot of great programs set up, there are three goals he would like to see addressed in the upcoming year. The first would be to finish the chamber’s website and ensure that it is visitorfriendly. This is expected to be done in the first quarter of 2015. The second would be to look at the chamber’s bylaws and confirm they are what they should be. Finally, Kormanski said the board would like look into making the heating and air conditioning system at the Train Station more energy efficient before next year’s winter. “If we invest now, we will save money in the long run,” he said. The chamber has not had to increase member dues in five years, Hoover said. This is primarily due to new members signing up and finding ways to keep administrative costs low. The chamber operates on a budget of about $60,000 a year with a staff of one — Hoover himself. Dues vary by business type and number of employees. Bellefonte Borough also provides the chamber with office space at the Train Station for no rent. The chamber, Hoover said, is expected to maintain the building, which it shares with personnel from the Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau and volunteers from the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society. “The chamber also has a function as the concierge service of Bellefonte,” he said. “We field numerous phone calls, emails and walk-in traffic. We try to help each person that comes in and direct visitors.” In addition to keeping dues reasonable, many of the events the chamber puts on are free for members to attend. “We offer a lot of benefits to membership and to the community, both business and general, at a very low cost,” Hoover said. The desire to have more members and to work with more businesses, organizations and individuals in the Intervalley area, however, is always high. “We’d like to reach out to more people,” he said. “We’d like to help more folks.” kids, so introducing more of them is always great.” The board will vote on the proposed classes at its Monday, Dec. 15, meeting. The Dec. 1 meeting also saw a change in the school board’s leadership. The board went through its annual elections process, electing Amber Concepcion as the new board president and Jim Leous as vice president. Additionally, the board discussed the 2015-2016 district calendar and ongoing conversations with the Centre Region Parks and Recreation authority over parking at the Welch Pool and how that might impact the State High project.

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Paterno plans to subpoena university presidents By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — The lawsuit between the Paterno estate and the NCAA continues to grow as more people are asked to testify. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit — including the Paterno estate, Penn State trustee Al Clemens and former university assistant football coaches Jay Paterno and William Kenney — have announced their intentions to subpoena five university presidents from across the county. Though the notices of intent to serve the five subpoenas became public on Dec. 1, they were filed in Centre County Court on Nov. 26. The five presidents in question — Stan Albrecht of Utah State, William Harvey of Hampton University, Nathan Hatch of Wake Forest University, Harris Pastides of South Carolina University and Lou Anna Simon of Michigan State University — all served on the NCAA’s executive committee in 2012, when the NCAA’s sanctions against Penn State were issued. The NCAA’s sanctions included a $60 million fine, the loss of all football wins between 1998 and 2012, reduced scholarships and a ban on bowl appearances. Most of the sanctions have since been lifted, while the destination of the $60 million in fine money is the subject of a lawsuit between state Sen. Jake Corman, R-Bellefone, and the NCAA. The Paterno estate, Clemens, Paterno and Kenney sued the NCAA in Centre County Court last year for alleged conspir-

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AS JAY PATERNO and his family move forward with a lawsuit against the NCAA, several university presidents will be asked to testify. acy and defamation. The plaintiffs argue that the NCAA overstepped its bounds in the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, ultimately decreasing the value of the Paterno estate and making it more difficult for Paterno and Kenney to find work. Representatives for Albrecht and Simon declined comment. The other three university presidents could not be reached for comment.

Harris Township proposes temporary tax increase for equipment repair By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Harris Townships’s truck fleet is in trouble. Township manager Amy Farkas said three of the municipality’s most important pieces of equipment are “rapidly reaching the end of their useful lives.” The township’s backhoe and two single-axle trucks all have more than 18 years of service, leaving them worn out and in need of replacement. Without the trucks, managing winter in the coming years becomes a much more difficult task. Farkas said the trucks are used to carry salt and plow the townships roads — many of which are rural and winding — to ensure safety for residents. “It would cost about $309,000 to replace the trucks,” Farkas said. “We don’t have that money sitting in the budget.” To raise those funds, the proposed 2015 Harris Township budget includes a temporary tax increase. If adopted by the township board of supervisors in December, the proposal will increase property tax rates by 0.5 mills for the next three years. This works out to about an additional $40 a year on a home with an assessed value of $309,000, Farkas said. She said the increase will raise more than $92,000 a year for the township until the tax increase ends on Dec. 31, 2017. One truck will be replaced in 2015, with the second truck being replaced in 2016 and the backhoe in 2017.

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Farkas said the township also wants to prevent these kinds of temporary increases in the future, leading to the creation of an equipment replacement schedule. The new budget plans for money to periodically be transferred into this proposed fund. At the same time, the township will inventory all its equipment and develop a schedule for when everything will eventually be replaced. “As a very small township, we’ve been okay with our equipment needs for year,” Farkas said. “When finances got tight around 2008 and 2009, we decided not to make those transfers so we could stave off tax increases for our residents.” The yearly dedication of money into the equipment replacement fund will prevent future tax increases like the one in the proposed 2015 budget, Farkas said. Some of the money from the tax increase will also go toward the construction of a new maintenance facility. Farkas said the current building is 40 years old, too small for the township’s equipment and not up to various state building regulations. The township is currently in the process of finding property to house the new facility and picking a design firm to create the building’s master plan. Farkas hopes to see the new maintenance facility by 2017 or 2018. The board of supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed budget at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, at the Harris Township office.

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There is plenty of good news in the latest statistics on smoking released last week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but that doesn’t mean Americans cannot and should not do better. The proportion of adults who smoke was 17.8 percent in 2013, the lowest level since the 1964 ground-breaking surgeon general’s report, the first loud alarm about the deadly effects of cigarettes. Smoking’s popularity has fallen by more than half since 1965, when 52 percent of men and 34 percent of women were regular cigarette smokers, compared to last year’s rate of 20.5 percent among men and 15.3 percent among women. The results of the National Health Interview Survey, an in-person report compiled each year, found other positive developments in 2013. People who still smoke are smoking less. In 2005, 80.8 percent of smokers said they lit up every day; last year, that was true of 76.9 percent of smokers. The daily users also puffed on fewer cigarettes per day — 14.2 versus 16.7 in 2005. A 50-year study on the health consequences of smoking released earlier this year credited increased awareness of the diseases caused by smoking and new policies that ban lighting up in public for the long-term reduction in cigarette use. Even China has taken notice. Last Friday, a historic tobacco control law was adopted for the capital Beijing, copying the restrictions in place across America; starting in June, the city will ban smoking in indoor public spaces, workplaces and on public transportation. Americans, even with significant declines over the long term, are probably puffing too much to be able to cut the portion of smokers to 12 percent of adults by 2020, a goal set by the Department of Health and Human Services. Attaining that low threshold will require a double-barreled approach — lots of smokers will have to give up the habit and a concerted effort will have to be made to stop young people from picking it up. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency

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close the gap by developing the playTechnically, the NCAA’s on-theers we have. We have great players field sanctions against Penn State and good kids here. And we’re going ended Saturday at 6:55 p.m. to recruit for the future.” That coincided with the concluAnother pause by Franklin, who sion of Penn State’s regular-seasonadded: “It is what it is.” ending 34-10 loss to Michigan State Then he repeated, essentially, the in Beaver Stadium. same message he delivered in the Penn State will resume bowling same room to many of the same peoand has its scholarships back. ple 46 weeks before, in his first press But the impact of the sanctions conference, on Jan. 11, 2014. And said has an expiration date still a couple of with increasing frequency as a very years in the future. wearing 2-6 closing stretch So, it seemed like it of the season wore on. was only 140 characters “There is no one more into the new era when passionate about getting the public’s impatience those things fixed as quickly with that timetable, as we possibly can,” Frankexhibited repeatedly lin said. “But there’s a differthroughout the Nittany ence right now.” Lions’ 6-6 regular seaAs if on cue, came the son, manifested itself in next – and final – question Saturday’s post-game of Franklin’s 12th regularpress conference. season post-game conferThe Sanction Error ence of 2014. (Saturday’s was gone for about 20 presser lasted just 7 minutes minutes. Gone and forand 46 seconds; the one Jan. gotten. 11 went 52:29.) The question “What,” Penn State was legit, about the dwincoach James Franklin Mike Poorman dling depth at linebacker. was asked, “is it going has covered Penn Nittany Lion veteran Ben to take to narrow the State football since Kline never played a down gap against a team like 1979. He is a senior in 2014. Second-year ‘backer Michigan State?” lecturer in Penn State’s College of Brandon Bell missed the past A team like Sparty Communications two games. And freshman has been 32-8 over the and teaches a Jason Cabinda, who played past five Big Ten seapair of classes in well in his first-ever start last sons (while PSU was 22the John Curley week against Illinois, missed 18), and is just one bowl Center for Sports Saturday’s game. victory away from his Journalism. His “We didn’t have Cabinda fourth 11-win season in views and opinions do not necessarily this week. Next man up,” five seasons. reﬂect those of Penn Franklin said. “That was the This Sparty was 13-1 State University. situation we’re in. We talk and ranked No. 3 in the about numbers and scholarnation last season after ships and things like that. Every time beating Stanford in the Rose Bowl. we have an injury it causes probAnd it’s the same Sparty that is 10-2 lems for us. Having to move (redshirt overall and 7-1 in the Big Ten in 2014. sophomore) Gary Wooten to Mike This is the Sparty coached by Mark (middle) linebacker and Mike Hull to Dantonio, now in his eighth season the outside, we felt like that was the in East Lansing. The same Dantiono best opportunity for us.” who took over after Sparty had just Wooten was the 16th Nittany Lion two winning records in the seven seato make his first career start in 2014 sons that separated Dantonio and the – 11 on offense and five on defense. guy who was three head coaches ago. That’s a lot of next-man-upping. Guy by the name of Nick Saban. The short answer to that MSUPSU gap question would be, “EveryRECRUITS AND REINFORCEMENTS thing.” Help is soon on its way. Franklin had a full class of recruits in February. Now, scholarships are back at the TO BE FRANKLIN WITH YOU 25 per year and 85 overall levels as of The long answer, which Franklin the National Letter of Intent Day on gave after we almost saw our first Feb. 4, 2015. So while the on-the-field glimpse of a short Franklin fuse, folsanctions are now gone, it’s folly to lows. think that Franklin can restock Penn “Yeah, um,” Franklin replied as he State’s shelves in any reasonably mansat at the dais beside his two young ageable manner, even if he brings in daughters, over 100 media members another class of 25 recruits. You know on the ground floor of the Beaver by now that the Lions were already the Stadium media room and dozens of second-youngest team in major colrecruits and their families peeking lege football. You want young? Try 25 down from the second-floor balcony. plus 25 at ages 18 and 19. Franklin paused. His two seconds of silence seemed longer. “You The loss to Michigan State was a know,” he said, working to keep his line of demarcation. Whatever bowl composure, which he did. Another game Penn State appears in is being pause. played in the present (Dec. 27, in the “Guys,” Franklin said, gritting case of the Pinstripe), a reward of his teeth and starting slowly, “we’ve sorts for the upperclassmen who enbeen on sanctions for three years. dured the past. And Michigan State’s been recruiting But it’s the future that has Franklin and building their program for a long all jazzed. Even after losing all four time. They’ve done a nice job with it. home Big Ten games this season. Or, It’s one of the better programs. They perhaps, because of. have more scholarships than we do. The upcoming bowl game repreWe’re going to have an opportunisents a fork in the road. And Frankty to get that back. 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their weekly rap sessions — is approaching the next month with renewed enthusiasm. Penn State gets 15 practices between now and the bowl game. It’s a key development tool Penn State was without in 2012 and 2013. “It does help in the locker room a little bit that it’s not completely over,” he said on Saturday. “We still do have another game to play, another game to prepare for, another opportunity to be together as a family. We have a lot of work to do, obviously, so I’m looking forward to that time. It won’t be just working with the travel squad, it will be working with everybody, guys who have been redshirted. I look forward to that as well. “The practices are not just designed to go against your opponent. We’ll do good on good against each other. A lot of the guys who were on scout team will have the opportunity to do a lot of work. We’ll do some scrimmage situations with those guys as well. We’ll do a lot of things from a fundamentals standpoint. Obviously, having the indoor facility is very, very helpful as well. We’ll take time for all of it.” It’s time that the NCAA took, then gave back. If things had gone per the NCAA’s original plan, it’s a certainty that Bill O’Brien wouldn’t be at Penn State. And Franklin likely as well. So, now the Nittany Lions are 6-6, in a 16-way tie for No. 67 out of 125 FBS teams. Also at 6-6: Miami (Fla.), Pitt, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia Tech. Good company, and as middle of the pack as you can get. Only part of the NCAA’s mission, seemingly to plummet Penn State to No. 126, was complete. With an average of 101,623 fans, Penn State is ranked fourth in overall home attendance in 2014. That’s 100 people behind LSU and 89 above Alabama. Good company. Penn State State was 21-15 over the past three regular seasons. (Michigan was 2018.)

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As Penn State’s depth dwindled and its coaching staffs rotated, the Nittany Lions were still in 32 of the 36 games game they played since Sept. 1, 2012. Remarkable, given all that was happening off the field and in the courts, as well as on the roster. Remarkable player leadership. Eight of Penn State’s 15 losses were by a touchdown or less. Three were by two touchdowns or less. Then there were the final, fatal four – at Indiana (a 20-point loss) and at Ohio State (49) in 2013, and against Northwestern (23) and Michigan State (17) in 2014. Even at that, Penn State led Indiana 14-13 in the third quarter, trailed Northwestern 14-6 in the third quarter and were within 13-3 vs. Sparty at the half. An opening kickoff return by MSU for a TD and an end zone interception thrown by PSU was the only real difference for 30 minutes vs. Michigan State. There are victories and losses still to come in the courts. But in myriad fashions then and now, Penn State has already defeated the NCAA. And given its errors of omission, commission and unjust decision with Penn State alone, saving itself may be a mission impossible for the NCAA.

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Research to study new iron supplement for children HERSHEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin have been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund the study of a novel way to treat iron deficiency anemia in children. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the leading cause of anemia in the United States. The research at Penn State Hershey Medical Center is led by Dr. James Connor, distinguished professor of Neurosurgery, Neural and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nutritional deficiencies compromise the growth and development of many infants worldwide, including a significant number of American infants,â&#x20AC;? Connor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our project will determine the value of this novel medical food for treating iron deficiency.â&#x20AC;? Iron deficiency anemia is a concern because it can delay normal infant activity and movement or thinking and processing skills. During pregnancy, anemia can increase risk for small or preterm babies. It can also cause fatigue that impairs the ability to do physical work in adults and can affect memory or other mental function in teens. Currently, iron supplements are given to children in the form of bad-tasting drops that have side effects that limit use

when prescribed. This form of iron is also poorly absorbed by the body. The technology developed at Penn State uses a protein that is enriched in breast milk for iron delivery, increasing the absorption. This study will test the iron supplement in monkeys through collaboration with Dr. Christopher Coe at the University of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harlow Center for Biological Psychology. If pregnant monkeys do not consume an iron-fortified diet or take supplements, their infants have a similar rate of iron deficiency to children and the consequences of iron deficiency on the monkeys is similar to that reported for humans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The study in infant monkeys is necessary before we can test the medical food on children where it is much needed,â&#x20AC;? Connor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is evidence that ADHD and autism may be connected to iron deficiency in children.â&#x20AC;? The technology is currently in clinical trials in adults at Penn State Hershey. Adults interested in participating in this study should contact Sara Langan at (717) 531-0003, ext. 283114. Connor is CEO of CHYNA LLC, a company that has been established to transition this product from research to the market.

Abraham joins Mount Nittany hospitalist program STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Dr. Antony Abraham to Mount Nittany Physician Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitalist program at Mount Nittany Medical Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose to become a hospitalist because I have a passion for inpatient care, as well as a desire to be a part of a team effort in treating the acute care population,â&#x20AC;? Abraham said. Abraham received a Bachelor of Science degree from the New York Institute of Technology in Central Islip, N.Y., and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie. He completed his internal medicine residency at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va.

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A State College native and State High graduate, Abraham was also a junior volunteer at Mount Nittany Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Surgical Center in 2002. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My local upbringing made Mount Nittany Medical Center the perfect fit for me,â&#x20AC;? said Abraham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;State ANTONY College is more than ABRAHAM just my hometown, it is where I always envisioned my future would be. I am excited to begin my career here in a town that is all too familiar.â&#x20AC;?

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THE PENN STATE College of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin will team up for a $2.5 million study of a new way to treat iron deficiency anemia in children.

Breast Cancer Coalition makes research grant HERSHEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The PA Breast Cancer Coalition has presented $100,000 to Dr. Craig Meyers of the Penn State College of Medicine. Meyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; research focuses on using the adeno-associated virus type 2, or AAV2, to kill breast cancer cells in certain types of tumors without harming healthy cells around them. The coalition awarded Meyers a $50,000 grant, which was matched by an anonymous donor, doubling the amount. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Researchers here in Pennsylvania need our help to get their experiments out of the lab and into clinical trials,â&#x20AC;? said PA Breast Cancer Coalition president and founder Pat Halpin-Murphy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is proud to support the cutting-edge science being implemented at Penn State Hershey and to advocate for this important work.â&#x20AC;? Since 1997, the coalition has awarded more than $3 million in research grants to scientists in Pennsylvania through its Refunds for Breast Cancer Research campaign. Pennsylvania residents can contribute to the campaign by donating all or part of their state income tax refund directly to this initiative on their PA-40 tax form. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Meyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; research is a perfect example as to how fundamental laboratory studies are leading to innovative and novel therapies for breast cancer treatment,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Raymond Hohl, director of the

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THE PA BREAST CANCER COALITION recently presented a $100,000 check to Dr. Craig Meyers of the Penn State College of Medicine. Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In particular, his approach can be thought of as a very advanced biological therapy for the treatment of breast cancer; one that uses viruses, which are better recognized to cause disease, to treat human breast cancers.â&#x20AC;? Meyers has previously received three grants from the PA Breast Cancer Coalition; one for $35,000 in 2001, another $35,000 grant in 2007 and a $100,000 grant in 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been working on this research now for 20 years,â&#x20AC;? Meyers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are now at the point where one more set of experiments will decide whether or not we can put an application together to proceed with human trials.â&#x20AC;?

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DANVILLE — Dr. Scott M. Myers, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician specializing in the treatment, research and diagnosis of autism with Geisinger’s Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Arnold J. Capute Award. The Capute Award has been presented annually by the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2000. The award was bestowed upon Myers at the AAP National Conference and Exhibition on Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. in recognition of his notable contributions to the health and wellbeing of children with disabilities through service and advocacy at the local, state and national levels. “It is an honor to receive an award named after Arnold Capute and preSCOTT M. sented by the AAP Council on ChilMYERS dren With Disabilities,” Myers said. “It is humbling to receive this recognition, and it is something I will cherish and share along with my colleagues at ADMI, without whom, our success and the recognition from AAP would be impossible.” Myers, who has devoted his career to the study and treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, is also a past recipient of the Children’s Miracle Achievement Award, a national award presented by the Children’s Miracle Network. He is the 15th recipient of the AAP award named for the late Arnold J. Capute, who is known as the “father” of developmental pediatrics.

Beaver Stadium Blood Drive set for Dec. 9 UNIVERSITY PARK — The American Red Cross, Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region and Penn State Athletics will partner for the fifth annual Beaver Stadium blood drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, in the President’s Suite at Beaver Stadium. Everyone who comes in to donate blood at the Beaver Stadium blood drive will receive a special Penn State Bleed Blue, courtesy of Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., and enjoy refreshments provided by DelGrosso Foods. In addition, Dec. 9 donors will be entered to win four tickets to the 2015 Penn State–Temple game and autographed Penn State memorabilia. With the Beaver Stadium blood drive occurring between Thanksgiving and Christmas, strong donor turnout will help boost blood supplies during the holiday season. “Regardless of the time of year, nationally we must collect approximately 15,000 blood donations every day,” Spampinato noted. “The need for blood remains constant throughout the year, but busier schedules, holiday travel and other seasonal activities can leave little time to give blood. Inclement weather can also negatively impact donor turnout.” She added that every two seconds, a patient in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all need blood products. Appointments for this blood drive are strongly encouraged. Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood.org using sponsor code “bleedblue” or call (800) 733-2767. Free parking will be available for this blood drive in the Medlar East lot across from the stadium entrance to the blood drive location.

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THE PENN STATE Military Spouses recently held a diaper drive for the Home Nursing Agency Centre County Nurse-Family Partnership program. Kim Bahnsen, Centre County NFP supervisor, said: “Access to diapers prevents diaper rash and infections and reduces stress in lower-income families we serve as clients of Nurse-Family Partnership. We are very grateful for the Penn State Military Spouses’ generous donation.” Pictured, from left, with NFP nurse home visitor Patricia Doty (second from left) are members of the Penn State Military Spouses, Nikki McNitt, Amanda Miller and Megan Orient.

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Grade 12 — Mackenzie Basalla, Jessica Biggans, Jessica Bressler, Dylan Burns, Rylee Butler, Benjamin Bytheway, Madeline Cingle, Haley Furrow, Brandon Gettig, Haley Giedroc, Abigail Gunsallus, James Hall, Brandon Hoover, Jessie Jenkins, Jason Jones, Jared Mayes, Mitchell McCurdy, Kurtis Miles, Brittany Myers, Hannah Park, Makenzie Proctor, Nicholas Pytel, Nevin Richards, Meghan Shiels, Jarrett Shreffler, Shanelle Spotts, Marissa Tobias, Clarissa Woomer and Tylor Yarrison. Grade 11 — Mariah Ballock, Carissa Billett, Matthew Blaylock, Anthony Climent, Dallis Dillon, Lacey Fink, John Friedline, Katie Frisco, Natasha Jozefick, Michael Kachik, Morgan Nyman, Sidney Shultz, Kassidy Steffey, Sarah Van Cise, Alyssa Ward and Logan Webb. Grade 10 — Olivia Andrews, Karissa Bittinger, Jacob Bloom, Morgan Dubbs, Regan Dyke, Jesse Edwards, Maya Eppley, Katheryn Flick, Lacey Geyer, Caleigh Guenot, Madison Hahn, Austin Huyett, Antonia Masullo, Phoebe

McClincy, Carson Spence and Kami Woodring. Grade 9 — Austin Besong, Kaitlin Carter, Morgan Chambers, Faith Corman, Kaylee Davis, Sarah Gates, Jared Gettig, Ireland Hackman, Charlotte Harris, Mariah Houck, Mae Hugar, Heather Huyett, Sierrah McFarland, Adazia Mellott, Cierra Miller, Emma Murgas, Brooke Myers, Reiley Robinson, Alice Statham, Nathaniel VanOuse, Mariah Veneziano and Brooke Woodward. Grade 8 — Taylor Bumgarner, Chelsea Butterworth, Tessa Cingle, Cameron Cody, Kaleigh Cunningham, Kael Gardner, Michael Geyer, Garrett Giedroc, Katherine Haagen, Brooke Hall, Rebecca Hoffman, Nicholas Ishler, Madison Jones, Shane Lambert, Gabriel McClellan, Courtney Metz, Jakob Ream, Caleb Spackman, Vanessa Stasko, Julia Thompson and Lauren Wellar. Grade 7 — Samantha Arens, Asher Burkett, Allison Cowan, Constance Cowher, Timothy Durachko, Lauren Fisher, Madison Fisher, Jeffrey Fry, Grace Hugar, Madisyn McAfee, Nicholas McClellan, Paige Murgas, Alyssa Packer, Lindsey Reynolds, Conner Robinson, Madison Rockey, Emily Shiels, Jenna Steffey, Sierra Surovec, Peter Van Cise, Luke Wilson and Benjamin Yetsko. Grade 6 — Zander Ballock, Makena Baney, Luke Barnhart, Dillon Barnyak, Autumn Bickhart, Braden Cendana, Georgia Cingle, Rebecca Dean, Madison Eckley, Shane Eveleth, Nicholas Fisher, Amayah Fogleman, Trey Foster, Anastasia Frank, Zebulon Fry, Zachary Grant, Everett Herr, McGwire Heverly, Sydney Hill, Drake Holderman, Sarah Holler, Meghan Ishler, Gavin Johnson, Regina McCloskey, Gabriel Millward, Margaret Noll, Olivia Ott, Harley Parks, Cole Parsons, Julia Patcyk, Olivia Pytel, Cody Quick, Skylar Shultz, Mia Simoncek, Lexi Skripek, Madilynn Spicer, Myles Stover, Hannah Ternent, Rachel Veneziano, Grace Wagner, Alexandra Ward and Noah Williamson.

Grade 10 — Alyssa Askey, Tess Bechdel, Julia Cingle, Clayton Giedroc, Amber Guenot, Hannah Hemphill, Haylee Hemphill, Madelynn Holderman, Joshua Johnson, Shania Moore, Shane Rearick, Mackenzie Stine and Elizabeth Wellar. Grade 9 — Michael Bailey, Miranda Ballock, Katelyn Bathurst, Aaron Carolus, Zachary Chambers, Nolan Climent, Devin Hockenberry, Jacob Michael, Calvin Snyder and Tobi Yarrison. Grade 8 — Anton Fatula, Angel Flickinger, Logan Holt and Luke McCullough. Grade 7 — Lacee Barnhart, Julia Bloom, Skylar Bradley, Caleb Cain, Maralee Caldana, David Close, Madison Dagen, Blaine Egan, Amber Graham, Macey Hahn, Jordan Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Lindsey Julian, Taylor Kilmer, Gage McClenahan, Abigail Michael, Madison Surovec and Samantha Trigg. Grade 6 — Adrienne Basalla, Jayden Bechdel, Brynne Bisel, Tyler Bumbarger, Joshua Cardinale, Noah Gasper, Ashlee Gill, Alexander Hartley, Lindsay Haupt, Maddisen Hilgar, Ayden Jodon, Maegan King, Justyn McClusick, Raelyn McGonigal, Kristen Onder, Madison Peters, Hannah Reese, Kylie Swartz and Sutton Thompson.

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‘Merry Millheim’ celebration set for Dec. 5 and 6 By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

MILLHEIM — The fourth annual Merry Millheim celebration will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6. This Christmas-themed festival includes a host of events featuring music, crafts and other seasonal favorites, to be held in and around downtown Millheim. The Handmade Holiday Market, scheduled for both days at the Bremen Town Ballroom, features collections from local craftspeople offering jewelry and other handmade items for sale. There also will be activities centered on children and families, including craft and ornament making at the Green Drake Gallery and a Santa’s workshop at Hosterman and Stover Hardware. A concert by two nationally known musicians, harpist Anne Sullivan and flutist Cathy Herrera, will be held at the Green Drake Gallery at 8 p.m. on the festival’s first evening. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the door. The Festival of the Trees event will take place at the Millheim Theater on Penn Street. According to event organizer Martha Hoffman, “The 12 Trees of Christmas” will feature a dozen trees decorated by different nonprofit groups in the area and displayed on the theater stage. The trees will be auctioned off, complete with all their decorations. Merry Millheim revenue supports a different local organization each year. The recipient of this year’s fundraising efforts will be the Millheim Pool at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park. Mike Culver, president of the Penns Valley Parks and Recreation Association, said some recent financial setbacks have

caused the association to reach out to municipal leaders and the community for help. Culver is concerned that if the financial trends continue, the pool might be out of funds in two or three years. He said that it costs about $55,000 to $65,000 each year to run the pool, depending on how much maintenance is needed. According to Culver, the pool has always been supported by fundraisers and not tax dollars. The pool is owned by the Millheim Lions Club and is run by members of the Penns Valley Parks and Recreation Association. The main fundraising event this year will be the Merry Millheim Mile — a fun run/walk through the back alleys of town Dec. 6 beginning at the pool. Suggested registration donations for the run are $10 or $5 for seniors and Penns Valley students. Proceeds from a raffle for a leaf blower and donations from downtown businesses are also going toward the pool. Here is a full schedule of Merry Millheim events:

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All day — Cookies and punch, ForeFathers Book Shop and Main Street Yarn in Rebersburg 4–8 p.m. — Festival of the Trees: The 12 Trees of Christmas, Millheim Theater 5–9 p.m. — Handmade holiday market, Bremen Town Ballroom 6–8 p.m. — Santa Claus with goodies for the kids, Bryant and Cantorna Law Offices 6–8 p.m. — Choir music, Millheim Hotel 6–8 p.m. — Live nativity, across from the Millheim Hotel 8 p.m. — Anne Sullivan harp concert, Green Drake Gallery

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A DOZEN CHRISTMAS TREES will be on display in the Millheim Theater during the annual Festival of the Trees. SATURDAY, DEC. 6

All day — Cookies and punch, ForeFathers Book Shop and Main Street Yarn in Rebersburg 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Kids crafts and ornament making, Green Drake Gallery 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Handmade holiday market and farmers market, Bremen Town Ballroom 11 a.m.–noon — Registration for Merry Millheim Mile, Millheim Pool pavilion Noon — Merry Millheim Mile fun run and walk, Millheim Pool pavilion Noon–8 p.m. — Festival of the Trees: The 12 Trees of Christmas, Millheim Theater

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Little Free Library sites pop up in Centre County By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

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RUNNERS TAKE OFF from the starting line of the Turkey Trot 5K race in Spring Mills on Thanksgiving morning.

Spring Mills hosts Turkey Trot 5K fundraiser By SAM STITZER

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SPRING MILLS — On Thanksgiving morning, 68 runners gathered at the Old Gregg School in Spring Mills for the fifth annual Turkey Trot 5K race. With the air temperature in the mid-30s, the snow-covered ground made a very scenic backdrop for this fundraiser for the Penns Valley HOPE Fund. The race covered a 3.1 mile out-andback route along Sinking Creek Road in Gregg Township. The course featured several curves on a mostly level, paved roadway. The race was originated by Will Lush in 2009, and has grown in popularity ever since. Several local businesses donated gift cards to the top male and female finishers in each of four age groups: under 16, 16 to 35, 36 to 50 and 51 and older. The runners registered in the gymnasium at the Old Gregg School Community Center, then, clad in sweatshirts, gloves and warm

hats, lined up on the starting line on Sinking Creek Road. This year’s race organizer, Kyle Houser, addressed the runners. “Good luck, be safe and have fun,” Houser said right before giving the signal to start the race. Then, the runners were off and running. One of the younger runners was Houser’s sister, 18-year-old Megan Houser, who was running with her aunt and uncle, Allison and Brian Egli. This was Megan’s second 5K race. “We’re here to support Kyle,” said Megan. The finish was very close, with Matt Fuller crossing the line first in 17:21:44. The next four finishers crossed within the next six seconds. More runners and those who chose to walk the course continued to cross the finish line, cheered on by applause from spectators and other runners. Following the race, the runners returned to the Old Gregg School gym for refreshments before heading home for Thanksgiving dinners with their families.

BELLEFONTE — As a way to promote literacy in the community, the Bellefonte Women’s Club has joined the Little Free Library movement. In 2009, Todd Bol, of Hudson, Wis., built a model of a one-room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother, a former schoolteacher. He filled it with books and put it on a post in his front yard. Rick Brooks, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, picked up the idea. Brooks was a youth and community development educator with a background in social marketing. Originally, the two men had a goal of establishing 2,509 of these stations where one could “take a book, leave a book” for free. The number came from Andrew Carnegie’s support of that number of free public libraries in the late-19th to early20th century. By August 2012, that number had been surpassed, and now there are nearly 15,000 Little Free Library locations. The Bellefonte Women’s Club has placed boxes in Bellefonte at 503 E. Linn St., 441 N. Spring St. and 618 Pine Ridge Circle, and at 160 N. Main St. in Pleasant Gap and 316 Presqueisle St. in Philipsburg. Mary Kay Justice and Lora Gauss were cochairs for this endeavor. CPI students and

CONNIE COUSINS/For the Gazette

THERE IS now a Little Free Library at 160 N. Main St. in Pleasant Gap.

their instructor, Darrin Wright, were engaged to build the units. The club filled the boxes with books to start with that they felt would be of interest to the neighbors, both children and adults. More Little Free Library sites are planned for the future.

Gingerbread house contest planned STATE COLLEGE — Ready to decorate? Centre Region Parks and Recreation will host a gingerbread house decoration contest from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Milbrook Marsh Spring Creek education building. Enjoy a wonderful holiday tradition with less mess and less stress. Gingerbread

houses are already baked and ready for decorating, and decorations are provided. Participants just need to bring creativity and holiday cheer. Registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 5. For more information, visit www.crpr. org or call (814) 231-3071.

Elks to host Breakfast with Santa BOALSBURG — The State College Elks Lodge will sponsor its annual Breakfast with Santa, for all children of Elks members and their guests, at 10 a.m. on Satur-

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STATE COLLEGE — First Night State College is now accepting sponsorships of its one-block ice sculptures. Sponsorships are available to both businesses and organizations. One-block sculptures are carved from 265-pound blocks of ice that have been frozen in a special process to ensure that the blocks are crystal clear. The sculptures will be delivered on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 31, to Sidney Friedman Park, the Mayor Welch Plaza in front of the State College Municipal Building, or in front of businesses in downtown State College. Last year, 76 businesses participated in this sponsorship program. Each sculpture is identified with a sign indicating its sponsoring business or organization. Sponsors will be listed on the ice map on www.firstnightstatecollege.com. “Year in and year out, the ice sculptures are the most popular event at First Night State College,” noted the event’s director, Rick Bryant. “Sponsoring a one-block sculpture is a wonderful way to be a part

of a great family-oriented, alcohol-free event.” To reserve a one-block sculpture, contact Diane Bloom, director of development, at (814) 237-3682 or dbloom@artsfestival.com. First Night State College, which takes place on New Year’s Eve in downtown State College and on the Penn State campus, is now in its 21st year. First Night focuses on four themes: community, celebration, art and the New Year. In addition to its signature ice sculptures, First Night State College presents music, comedy and theatrical performances in downtown churches and public buildings. The First Night State College 5K Resolution Run, sponsored by Mount Nittany Health, attracts 1,000 runners annually, many in costume. First Night is produced by the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Major sponsors include the Borough of State College, Mount Nittany Health, Geisinger and PNC Banks.

VAMOS! LION CHARIOT is ready for the holiday season. Riders can check out the lights around State College while wrapped up in a warm blanket.

Vamos! Lion Chariot shifts Clothing drive scheduled gears into holiday mode By DANA ROTHSTEIN

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STATE COLLEGE — The annual treelighting ceremony recenty occurred in downtown State College. Around the same time, lights were strung through the trees along Allen Street. Now, there’s something else Centre County residents should be lit up about — chariot sleigh rides from Vamos! Lion Chariot. These decorated holiday rides have begun. Stores downtown go above and beyond to show the best holiday displays and the chariot rides show passengers around as Christmas music blasts from the cart. Combined with hot chocolate and a warm

blanket, what better way is there to enjoy the holiday season? Tom Miner, owner of Vamos! Lion Chariot, said he started the sleigh rides last year with the idea to encourage people to get into the holiday spirit. “I think it’s a nice opportunity to pass by and take that all in,” he said. According to Miner, one of his favorite spots to take riders is Fraternity Row. The fraternities truly take “deck the halls” to a whole other level by decorating their houses from head to toe, he said. Miner said that during the holidays, slots fill up quickly for those wanting to ride. To secure a ride, call (814) 404-2782 or email vamoslion@gmail.com.

STATE COLLEGE — The Patton Township Business Association will hold its seventh annual Winter Clothing Drive to collect new or gently used coats, boots, scarves, gloves and hats for the Burrowes Street Youth Haven. Donations will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 15, at the Patton Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza; Trinity Lutheran Church, 2221 N. Oak Lane; The North Club, 1510 Martin St.; The Clothes Mentor, 176 Rolling Ridge Drive; and Dix Honda, 2796 W. College Ave. The Youth Haven is a subsidiary of the Centre County Youth Service Bureau and serves both boys and girls ages 12 to 18. For more information, call the Patton Township Business Association at (814) 237-2822.

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Quilters contribute to Operation Shoebox STATE COLLEGE — After two workshops and months of sewing, members of Centre Pieces Quilt Guild have amassed a record number of Christmas stockings for men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The guild members made 1,290 stockings that have been sent to Operation Shoebox in Florida to be filled and sent around the world to U.S. military members away from home. Guild volunteers have donated funds and fabric, along with their

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DAY OF CARING

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DILLON LUCAS, left, was recently recognized as an Eagle Scout. Pictured with Lucas is Rich Watters.

Lucas earns Eagle Scout status BELLEFONTE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bellefonte Elks Lodge No. 1094, represented by Patrick Corbett, recently participated in an Eagle Scout Award ceremony for Dillon Lucas, son of Amy Lucas. Lucas is a member of Boy Scout Troop 353 of Howard, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Diane M. Lucas. The ceremony took place at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Bellefonte. In addition to earning 32 merit badges, Lucas served as senior patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader for Troop 353. He also participated in wilderness survival and sea base programs. For his Eagle Scout Community Service Project, Lucas designed and constructed a prayer garden at the Trinity United Church of Christ, in memory of his former scoutmaster, Denny Praskovich, who passed away earlier this year. The project included planting more than 100 flowers, building a patio and installing benches in the garden. The Bellefonte Elks gave Lucas a U.S. flag and certificate to commemorate the Elksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; involvement in Scouting.

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SEVERAL MEMBERS of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Centre County recently participated in the 2014 United Way Day of Caring. Pictured, from left, are coordinator Bob Donaldson and RSVP volunteers W.F. Reiber and Bob Kidder working at the Boogersburg School historical site along Fox Hollow Road.

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Gift shop to aid Housing Transitions STATE COLLEGE — Residents of Happy Valley are joining together to bake cookies for a cause. The sale of the cookies will benefit Housing Transitions Inc., a local nonprofit that helps Centre County residents facing some type of housing crisis. Around State College, in local churches and private homes, community members have made all the holiday favorites to be donated to the Junior Women’s Club Elves’ Gift Shop. The gift shop will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the State College Area High School South Building. Families may bring their younger members to shop for inexpensive gifts at this annual event.

The proceeds will be donated to HTI, the beneficiary of the Junior Women’s Club fundraising efforts the last two years. While children shop with the help of girl Scouts, adults can relax in the cafeteria with snacks and coffee. They can shop for locally made craft items and buy a plate to fill with the cookies. Members of Penn State Habitat for Humanity, the Penn State Chapter of the NAACP and a fifth grade boys’ soccer team are meeting in the kitchens of Grace Lutheran Church, State College Presbyterian Church and Good Shepherd Catholic Church to bake for the cause. In addition, groups of middle school girls, and smaller groups of Penn State students, are joining in to make their holiday cookie favorites to donate, too.

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SUE FORSTER, left, Centre Volunteers in Medicine’s development coordinator, receives a donation check from Jessica Black, regional executive of the Central Pennsylvania Region of the Sports Car Club of America.

Sports Car Club holds annual Witches Rallye STATE COLLEGE — The Central Pennsylvania Region of the Sports Car Club of America recently held its annual Witches Rallye. This year’s event began at Dix Honda on West College Avenue in State College and ended at the Baileyville Community Hall in Centre County. Participants and their passengers took part in the combination road rally, scavenger hunt and fundraiser by traversing a timed route, provided via directions in a route-and-question book, on the roads of central Pennsylvania. Prizes were awarded and competitors were treated to a dinner at the end of the day. “This event has been held for over 40 years,” said Jessica Black, regional executive of the local club. “Teams sign a waiver, provide all documentation at registration and must obey all traffic laws.” Each year, the club chooses a local nonprofit organization to donate the proceeds of the event to, and this year the funds were donated to the Centre Volunteers in Medicine. CVIM provides medical and

dental care, case management and medication assistance at no cost to qualified uninsured residents of Centre County. More than 90 percent of CVIM’s revenue comes from the local community. “We are dependent upon community events such as the Witches Rallye,” said Sue Forster, CVIM’s development coordinator. “Since all of the money raised stays to help Centre County residents, it is neighbor helping neighbor.” For more information regarding CVIM, visit www.cvim.net or call (814) 231-4043. Witches’ Rallye competitors were also encouraged to bring canned goods and other non-perishable food items for donation to the Centre County Food Bank, resulting in 157 pounds of items being collected by the car club. Sponsors of the 2014 Witches Rallye included Tennis Towing, Benner Pike Walmart, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Signature Engraving and Dix Honda. For more information about the Central PA Region SCCA, visit www.scca-cpr.com

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ship services and functions. Site visitors will find everything from how to volunteer to serve on a township authority, board or commission to how to pay a bill, plus everything in between. A new “Doing Business” page delivers the answers and resources entrepreneurs need to start a thriving business in the township. Information about ordinances, permitting requirements, commuting, commercial recycling and more are now conveniently located in one area. The new site also offers an interactive Google Maps park locator, as well as a community calendar with links to upcoming meetings and agendas. Those with questions or suggestions about the new site should contact David Pribulka, assistant township manager, at (814) 238-4651.

Be careful with ash disposal STATE COLLEGE — The Centre County Recycling Authority reminds community members to properly store ashes in a covered metal container, placing it outside and away from buildings and any combustibles. To properly dispose of ashes, make sure

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Yuletide activities will usher in holiday season BELLEFONTE — Driving toward the Centre County Courthouse on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, I noticed the Christmas tree at the point was decorated and Santa’s house stood ready. Only a few bundled-up people were out walking, but starting Friday, Dec. 12, through Sunday, Dec. 14, that scene will change when the streets are packed with visitors to the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. With the best of intentions, I will highlight a few of the outstanding venues contained in the wonder that is Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. Connie Cousins It just grows and imcovers a wide proves every year. variety of events in Centre County for Opening ceremothe Centre County nies will begin at 6:30 Gazette. Email her p.m. on Dec. 12 and at ccous67@gmail. will set the tone for com. what promises to be an eventful and memorable weekend. Charles Dickens and Company will greet you at the Bellefonte Elementary School and be about town all weekend. As you cruise the shops and sidewalks of Bellefonte, you may run into the Dickens group caroling. Or, you can see them during the dinner on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Bellefonte Moose Lodge No. 206, located at 125 N. Spring St., when they present skits and live music. One of the favorite activities of the Victorian Christmas weekend is the Bellefonte Women’s Club Homes Tour. Tickets are available at several businesses and the Train Station. On the day of the tour, the Historic Bellefonte Inc. booth in the YMCA

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will have tickets, as will each home featured on the tour. You will gain lots of holiday decorating ideas from these elegant homes. The Arts and Crafts Show and Sale may be the perfect place to select a new centerpiece or item for your own home. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 13 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Bellefonte YMCA on High Street and at the Bellefonte Middle School. Free parking and a shuttle stop are an added bonus at those locations. While you’re at it, hop on the shuttle and go to the center of town for some shopping. Don’t forget to stop by and admire the gingerbread houses, entries in the yearly contest, displayed in the window of Diamond Deli, 103 N. Allegheny St. Winners will be announced at the opening ceremonies. You can find gifts in the many shops downtown, and you should also check out the Centre County Library to take advantage of its used book, CD and DVD sale on Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. And, pop by the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., while in town to see the displays of local artisans who have work for sale. Also at the Bellefonte Art Museum will be the Child’s Victorian Tea on Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. This is a nice way for children to experience an old-fashioned social custom. A high tea for adults is scheduled for 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 13 and for 1 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Reynolds Mansion, 101 W. Linn St. Dickens characters and local musicians will entertain. Visit www. reynoldsmansion.com for more information. The Festival of Trees benefits the 34 Centre County United Way agencies. The many themed trees are created by local agencies and businesses. Once again, the festival will be held at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology on Harrison Road. You can get there via

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R Q&A with Sally Houser, the ‘heart and soul’ of Victorian Christmas By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Sally Houser is considered by many to be the heart and soul of Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. I recently caught up with her on behalf of the Centre County Gazette to talk about this year’s event Centre County Gazette: What’s new with Victorian Christmas this year? Sally Houser: There are four co-chairs this year — myself, Romayne Naylor, Randi Neshteruk and Renee Brown. Each of us has been in charge of different areas of the event. Also new this year, and something that we are very excited about — the State College Community Theatre group is coming to the event with a production of “A Christmas Carol” to be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, and at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Bellefonte Area High School auditorium. And, of course, the United Way Festival of Trees to be held once again in its third year at CPI on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. CCG: What are you most proud of? SH: The whole event has evolved into one of the best events of the year through the efforts of a committee of individuals who work tirelessly all year long to bring this event to the community. I am so very thankful for there support and their loyalty. CCG: What are you most grateful for? SH: The support of the community as a whole. We could not put on the event

without the support of Historic Bellefonte Inc., the Bellefonte Borough and their staff, the Bellefonte Area School District, the Centre County commisssioners, the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association, the Bellefonte Women’s Club, the SALLY HOUSER Bellefonte Elks Lodge, the Bellefonte Moose Lodge and the many other civic organizations, museums, downtown merchants and restaurants who all pull together to make this event possible. And, of course, the many donors and sponsors who support the event financially. I am also grateful this year to two individuals who stepped up at the last minute to organize the decorating of the town, Andrea Harman and her husband, Sonny. The town looks so beautiful and no one understands how much work and effort goes into decorating the town until they experience it and see the town transformed before their very eyes. CCG: What is your hope for the event this year? SH: That every visitor, whether local or (from) out of town, will enjoy the many venues and build lasting memories for years to come. And, of course, the weather will cooperate, giving us just a glimmer of snow to make the town festive.

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Festival of Trees planned for CPI again this year From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Victorian Christmas welcomes the United Way’s Festival of Trees as part of the event weekend. The community event will help usher in the holiday season by transforming Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology into a winter wonderland, with decorated trees, additional craft vendors and entertainment. The event takes place over Thursday through Sunday in partnership with the Victorian Christmas

event. Proceeds will help support 37 Centre County United Way Partner Agencies. Festival of Trees will be held at the following times: Friday, Dec. 12 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. CPI is located on Harrison Road in Pleasant Gap. There is a small fee to check out the Festival of Trees. Adults are $2; children are just $1. A free shuttle for Festival of Trees will be available at Bellefonte Area High School and on the Diamond in Bellefonte.

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CHILDREN OF ALL AGES enjoy visiting the Santa House during the Bellefonte event.

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BELLEFONTE — The Santa House, located in front of the Centre County Courthouse, will be open all weekend during Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. Be there as the Bellefonte High School

Brass Band welcomes Santa at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. The Santa House is open: Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m.

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THE FESTIVAL OF TREES will again be held at the Central Pennsylvania of Science and Technology in Pleasant Gap. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Centre County United Way.

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Carriage rides available From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — In addition to the regularly schedule carriage rides offered Friday evening, they will be available on request to provide unique and intimate rides, whether you would like a special tour of the town, a carriage ride to your dinner reservation, or to the Opening Ceremony at the Elementary School. For pricing and reservations contact Melissa at Melissa.hershey@gmail.com. Rides available (Reserve early): Friday evening, Dec. 13, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Carriage rides depart from the Brockerhoff on Allegheny Street. Tickets may be purchased in the Brockerhoff foyer or in advance from Melissa.hershey@ gmail.com Cost is $8 per adult; Children 5 and under are free.

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December 4-10, 2014

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas: Schedule of events FRIDAY, DEC. 12

9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Used book, CD and DVD sale, Centre County Library 4 p.m.–9 p.m. — Festival of Trees, CPI 5 p.m.–8 p.m. — Horse-drawn carriage rides, departing the Brockerhoff on Allegheny Street 6:30 p.m. — Opening ceremonies and entertainment, Bellefonte Elementary School 7:30 p.m. — “A Christmas Carol,” Bellefonte High School auditorium

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. — Breakfast with Santa and Victorian Christmas children’s party, Lambert Hall 9 a.m.–9 p.m. — Festival of Trees, CPI 9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Holiday-themed takeaway craft and treats for kids, Centre County Library 9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Arts and crafts show and sale, YMCA downtown and Bellefonte Middle School 9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Model train exhibit, Bellefonte Middle School 9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Display and sales, Bellefonte Art Museum 9 a.m.–2 p.m. — Used book sale and children’s take-away crafts and treats, Centre County Library 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. — Free shuttle bus between Bellefonte Middle School and High School parking lots, on the diamond downtown, corner of Allegheny and Linn streets and CPI Festival of Trees 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Celebrate 200 years of history with free museum tours and hot cider, handmade blown-glass ornaments by James Byrnes for sale in the Sig Room, performances by the Foxdale Recorder Ensemble directed by Carol Pharo, and performances by Bellefonte Area High School students featuring the museum’s 19th-century Steinway grand piano, Centre County Library 10 a.m. — Toot In Common concert,

Trinity United Methodist Church 11 a.m.–4 p.m. — Horse-drawn carriage rides, departing the Brockerhoff on Allegheny St. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Holiday story times, Centre County Library 11 a.m. — Penn State Graduate Brass Quintet, Trinity United Methodist Church 11:45 a.m. — Santa’s arrival at the Santa house on the diamond Noon–4 p.m. — Santa’s house open on the diamond Noon — Nittany Symphony Youth Flute Choir, Trinity United Methodist Church 1 p.m. — Nittany Wind Quintet, Trinity UMC 1 p.m. — A Child’s Victorian Tea, Bellefonte Art Museum 2 p.m.–7 p.m. — Bellefonte Women’s Club homes tour, five locations 2 p.m. — Victorian High Tea with entertainment, Reynolds Mansion 2 p.m. — Historic Downtown walking tour, departing Centre County Courthouse on the diamond 2 p.m. — The Curtin Family Ensemble, Trinity United Methodist Church 3 p.m. — A Child’s Victorian Tea, Bellefonte Art Museum 3 p.m. — Tir Na Nog Irish dance performance, Trinity United Methodist Church 4 p.m. — Victorian High Tea with entertainment, Reynolds Mansion 6 p.m. — Family Dickens of a Dinner Party, Bellefonte Moose Lodge 206 7:30 p.m. — Bellefonte Community Band Concert, Bellefonte Elementary School auditorium 7:30 p.m. — “A Christmas Carol,” Bellefonte Area High School auditorium

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IT WAS A SNOWY SCENE at last year’s event. A light snow made for a picturesque view in front of the Centre County Courthouse.

SUNDAY, DEC. 14

10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. — Free shuttle bus between Bellefonte Middle School and High School parking lots, on the diamond downtown, corner of Allegheny and Linn streets and CPI Festival of Trees TIM WEIGHT/Gazette file photo

DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES will have plenty of specials to lure shoppers during Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, which is being held Dec. 12-14 in downtown Bellefonte.

December 12 - 14, 2014 “Dinner with Dickens & Company” A Family Dinner Theatre Featuring Mr. Charles Dickens and his Entertaining Characters. A Dickens of a Dinner Party! Old-time Parlor Games, Merry Skits & Theatricals, Live Music and Caroling and the Yorkshire Yawning Contest. Victorian Costumes ae encouraged but optional Includes Buffet: Pasta Buffet, Fresh Grens Salad, Christmas Cookies, Punch, Coffee & Iced Tea General Public Invited, 6:00pm, Saturday, December 13th Moose Lodge #206, 125 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte $25.00 per Adult’ $10.00 per Child or Student Reservations & Pre-payment Required. Seating is limited Cash, Check & Credit Card Reservations - Cool Beans, 814-355-1178 Ticket may be picked up at Cool Beans, or at the door the evening of event. Co-Sponsored by Corporate Sponsor, North Shore Railroad Company and Major Sponsor Bellefonte Moose Lodge #206

Model Train Display & More Children’s Activities What would the holidays be without those wonderful model train displays! This year the model trains will be on display at the Bellefonte Middle School. This free exhibit is operating from 9am to 5pm Saturday and from 11am to 4pm Sunday. Donations for the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are welcomed. Remember, there’s parking and shuttle service to and from the Bellefonte High School and Middle School, which also features dozens of arts and crafts.

Santa’s House Be there as the Bellefonte High School Brass Band welcomes Santa at 11:45am on Saturday. The Santa House is open: Saturday & Sunday 12:00noon – 4:00pm

A Child’s Victorian Tea Saturday 1:00pm and 3:00pm Sunday 2:00pm Costs: $10.00 per child Location: Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny Street

Free on the Diamond

Call 355-4280 for reservations & information Parents must accompany children to the museum.

A New Family Venue Comes to Bellefonte Victorian Christmas

Breakfast With Santa and Victorian Christmas Children’s Party

State College Community Theatre Presents

Come see this unique adaption of the Dickens Classic by Michael Paller Directed by Bruce Fleischer

Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13 - 7:30pm Sunday, December 14 - 2:00pm Bellefonte High School Auditorium 630 East Bishop St, Bellefonte

$10.00 Adults - $8.00 Students & Seniors

Children are invited for free crafts and activities, plus a visit with Santa. If desired, they can also have a full breakfast for a small fee. The breakfast is sponsored by the Bellefonte Kiwanis and free children’s activities are sponsored by Historic Bellefonte, Inc. Saturday, December 13 8:30am until 11:30am Lambert Hall, Blanchard Street

For more information visit BVC Official website: www.bellefontevictorianchristmas.com

11 a.m.–4 p.m. — Horse-drawn carriage rides, departing the Brockerhoff on Allegheny Street 11 a.m.–4 p.m. — Arts and crafts show and sale, YMCA downtown and Bellefonte Middle School 11 a.m.–4 p.m. — Model train exhibit, Bellefonte Middle School Noon–4 p.m. — Celebrate 200 years of history with free museum tours and hot cider, handmade blown-glass ornaments by James Byrnes for sale in the Sig Room, performances by the Foxdale Recorder Ensemble directed by Carol Pharo, and performances by Bellefonte Area High School students featuring the museum’s 19th-century Steinway grand piano, Centre County Library Noon–5 p.m. — Display and sales, Bellefonte Art Museum Noon–4 p.m. — Santa’s house open on the diamond Noon–4 p.m. — Festival of Trees, CPI

1 p.m. — Victorian High Tea with entertainment, Reynolds Mansion 1 p.m. — “A Christmas Carol,” Bellefonte Area High School auditorium 2 p.m. — Historic Downtown walking tour, departing Centre County Courthouse on the diamond 2 p.m. — A Child’s Victorian Tea, Bellefonte Art Museum 2 p.m. — Victorian bell choirs, Trinity United Methodist Church 2 p.m. — “A Christmas Carol,” Bellefonte High School auditorium 3 p.m. — Callanish concert, Trinity United Methodist Church 3 p.m.–4 p.m. — Carol Pharo and musicians from the Music Academy with caroling for all ages, Centre County Library 7:30 p.m. — Victorian Christmas Community Choir concert, Bellefonte High School theater — Compiled by Dana Rothstein

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December 4-10, 2014

End of the Road

State College’s magical season ends with loss to Pine-Richland By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

ALTOONA — It happens sometimes that a football team has a solid game plan in a big game that works very well, but, despite everything, the team still comes up short and loses. That is what happened to the State College Little Lions against Pine-Richland. State College had more total yardage than the District 7, No. 1 seed Rams and more first downs. The Little Lions ran more plays, ran for more yardage and had more time of possession. Yet, State College could not keep up with Pine-Richland’s quick-strike, big-play ability. Pine-Richland scored four times on plays longer than 25 yards and outscored the Little Lions, 49-29, in their back-andforth PIAA Class AAAA quarterfinal, played Nov. 29 at Altoona’s Mansion Park Stadium. Running back Connor Slomka ran for 158 yards and two touchdowns and quarterback Ben Dinucci threw three touchdown passes and ran another one in himself as Pine-Richland improved its record to 14-0 and advanced to the state semifinal against Wilson (West Lawn). Slomka’s 30-yard rumble capped the big-play parade and gave the Rams a commanding 49-23 lead late in the fourth quarter. Pine-Richland also cashed in on a 49-yard Dinucci to Anthony Bettaglia touchdown pass, a 29yard TD pass to Luke Everett, and a 49-yard return of a State College onside kick by Mike Merhaut. “They (the Rams) have a tremendous offense,” State College coach Matt Lintal said, “and a lot

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PINE-RICHLAND’S Mike Merhaut recovers a fumble by State College’s Jordan Misher during the first quarter of their PIAA Class AAAA quarterfinal on Nov. 29 at Mansion Park in Altoona. Pine-Richland won, 49-29. of credit to Pine-Richland. They do a heck of a job of coaching their kids up. They have some tremendous players and they have some kids who can make big plays. “We knew we’d give up a few here and there — you know our defense has been playing so stel-

lar — and they got a couple there at the end that makes it look worse than it was.” Merhaut’s return was the clincher for Pine-Richland. The Rams took a 21-10 halftime lead, but State College closed the gap to 21-17 with a beautiful 58-yard catch and run from John Weak-

land to Jordan Misher. But Pine-Richland responded with two scores within five minutes to make it 35-17, forcing the Little Lions to come back again. Which they did — this time with an 11-play, 95-yard drive capped by a Weakland fumble into the end zone that was recov-

ered by tight end Brett Graham for the touchdown and a 35-23 deficit (the 2-point try was not good). With seven minutes still to play, only down 12 and with a history of late comebacks, State College went for the onside kick. Kicker Noah Schwab’s squib bounced up just as it passed the 10-yard mark, right into the arms of the waiting Merhaut who took it untouched into the end zone. “We came in feeling like we’d be able to move the ball,” Lintal said, “and we did. There were some mistakes on our part, and we left some plays out there. We are not going to give up on anything at anytime. Our kids keep fighting no matter what’s going on.” Slomka’s subsequent run put the Rams up 49-23, but still State College kept coming. The Little Lions made in 49-29 with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Weakland to Cody Kubicki, and even though State College was able to get it back once again, time ran out. “I thought we played well,” Weakland said, “but we left a few plays on the field. They’re a good team. I’m glad we did as well as we did, and they will probably go far. I’m just so proud of our team and how we played out there.” State College finished the season with a 6-7 record that does not really reflect how well it played nor its success in the postseason. Misher, a junior who will be among many Little Lions returning next season, led State College with 135 yards rushing, but he also added 87 receiving for a total of 222 for the day. Weakland finished the game 19-of-40 passing for 256 yards and two touchdowns.

Penn State wraps up regular season with loss to MSU By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — That was the wreck that was. Or was it? There’s more than one way to look at the Penn State season that just ended. The Nittany Lions lost, 34-10, to a deeper, more experienced, and, yes, mostly better Michigan State team on Senior Day at Beaver Stadium. With the loss, Penn State concluded its regular season at 6-6 (2-6 in Big Ten play) after beginning with four straight wins and then going 2-6 in its final eight games. No Penn State season, at least in my memory, can be viewed by so many people in diametrically opposed ways. To some, it was a disaster, a regression from what Bill O’Brien began to build when he arrived in 2011. To others, it was a hopeful building block, a foundation, for what is sure to be a bright future for the Nittany Lions. The problem is that there is strong evidence to support both views. Interestingly, exhibit No. 1 for both sides is quarterback Christian Hackenberg. On one hand, almost everything about Hackenberg’s game was down from last season. His yardage, touchdown passes, completions, QB rating and virtually every other statistic were not close to what he achieved in 2013. The only things that were up were sacks and interceptions. And there are as many reasons floating around for his performance as there are stats to cite. He couldn’t get used to the new system, or, worse, he didn’t fit into the new system. He had no time to throw, he was pressing, his receivers were too young and inexpe-

rienced, he had no running game, he lost his confidence, the game plans were too conservative. And on from there. Whatever the reasons were, there were other factors contributing as well. With the inexperience and injuries up front, Hackenberg’s performance was disproportionally important to the Penn State offense. How Hackenberg went, so went the Nittany Lion offense. And as teams figured out how to cover those receivers and bring pressure, the numbers decreased as the weeks went by. So did the points. No wonder Hackenberg’s accuracy suffered and he looked like he was pressing. On the other hand, football, they say, is the ultimate team sport. When things are going well, too few players get the credit. The opposite of that is also true. Christian Hackenberg is a sophomore and only 19 years old. The difficulties he encountered this season would have severely challenged virtually any fifth-year senior. All the tools are still there: arm strength, size, mobility, intelligence, leadership and attitude. Yes, attitude. Maybe especially attitude. No one wants to get better and perform better more than Hackenberg does. Moving forward, Penn State has to retool the pieces around Hackenberg, and then everything else will begin to improve. And that is coming. Maybe more attention should have been paid to two things head coach James Franklin said even before the season began. He said that just because the Nittany Lions were now eligible to play in a bowl game, it didn’t mean they qualified for one. Franklin also said that he and his coaches have a plan, and they are going to stick with it. Franklin apparently knew that six wins

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PENN STATE’S Chris Godwin (12) cannot pull in a pass from quarterback Christian Hackenberg during Saturday’s 34-10 loss to Michigan State. The Spartans’ Trae Waynes defends on the play. were not a slam dunk for this team, and it would have to fight to get them. They did, but just barely. As for the plan, Franklin and his staff did nothing, as difficult as things became this season, to jeopardize future seasons. Last summer, when the NCAA was deciding what to do with the sanctions, one of the options was to offer Penn State a choice: Lift the bowl ban this season or restore the scholarships. Penn State was taking the scholarships. As difficult as it will be to see seniors like Mike Hull, Miles Diffenbach, Bill Belton, Zach Zwinak and Ryan Keiser graduate, there will be an awful lot of young, familiar

faces around next summer who have seen major playing time. There are also many judiciously kept red shirts, and, don’t forget, a highly talented, 25-player recruiting class coming in eager to contribute. All of that is, or course, part of the plan to get Penn State back onto a level playing field with the teams it competes against. Franklin, needless to say, foresees much more than that. The bowl game will help (against Pitt? Notre Dame?) because it’s another game and a lot more time together. Penn State, Page 25

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Bowl roundup: Penn State’s possible bowl destination By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — With Penn State’s regular season completed, it’s now time to wait and see where the Nittany Lions might be headed this postseason and who they might play. With six days between now and the playoff selection show, it’s only a matter of time before Penn State’s 13th and final game of the year has a place to call home. Where might that be? The experts have made their picks after Penn State’s loss to Michigan State and it still looks like New York City will be the place to be, unless the Nittany Lions are in for a surprise selection. n Tampa Bay Times — Heart of Dallas Bowl, against Marshall Friday, Dec. 26, in Dallas If this happens, fans should just call it the “We Are” bowl, with both teams laying claim to their own version of the cheer. This would actually be a pretty interesting game for football fans, as Marshall could enter the game 12-1 with a Top 25 ranking after falling 67-66 in overtime to Western Kentucky. Don’t let the loss fool you, though — the Thundering Herd are second in the nation in points per game, seventh in rushing yards per game and only give up 20.7 points a contest. n Mark Schlabach — Foster Farms Bowl, against USC Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Santa Clara, Calif. Certainly, if you’re looking for a game with some branding behind it, there isn’t any doubt USC and Penn State fit the bill. USC would obviously have the home-field advantage with this one, but a trip out to California is far better than a slog over to Detroit for a bowl. This game might fall to some of the Big Ten teams a little farther west than Penn State, but finishing an up-and-down year against a team like USC would be a nice reward for making it through the season. n Brett McMurphy — Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, against Arkansas Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Nashville, Tenn. It’s hard to imagine the Big Ten sending James Franklin back to Tennessee so soon, but if he does go back he’ll face off against former Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema in a southern showdown. There are endless angles when it comes to hyping up this game on and off the field, but it simply seems like a long shot at this point. It is warmer than most of the other options, though. n Phil Steele — Pinstripe Bowl, against Boston College Saturday, Dec. 27, in New York City The most likely location against a team that almost beat No. 1 Florida State not too long ago. Boston College was a last-second field goal from pulling off the shocker at Florida State. A physical and demanding running attack would make for a good challenge for Penn State’s No. 1 rush defense. Add in former Temple coach Steve Addazio’s familiarity with Penn State, and this game could be a good old- fashioned ugly game. Physical running against a physical defense is a treat for the diehard fan, but might not be the most exciting game that was every played. n CBS Sports and Sporting News — Pinstripe Bowl, against Duke David Cutcliffe has turned Duke into a football program worth paying attention to after years of simply being known for basketball. While the Blue Devils aren’t in danger of knocking off their roundball counterparts from the top spot on campus, this game would be a pretty fair match for Penn State right now. Knocking off the secondplace finisher in the ACC Coastal Division isn’t a bad resume boost for the season, all things considered. n SBNation — Pinstripe Bowl, against Notre Dame All in all, this might be the best name-to-location game Penn State could hope for. Notre Dame is Notre Dame no matter how the season is going, and you aren’t going to get much closer to either school than New York City. The Fighting Irish have some recent history with this bowl, which could mean they’re headed elsewhere this year, but if the powers that be want this to happen, that could be all it takes for some repeat attendance. Penn State, from page 24 The glass-half-full people say that next season might still be as Hackenberg goes, so goes Penn State. Different Hackenberg, though, and a much different Penn State. So, the sanctions worked. Down year. No depth, difficult losses. Yet as one die-hard Penn State fan (and friend of mine) said going into this season, “All those Big Ten teams better beat up on Penn State this year while they can. They’re not going to be able to much longer.”

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HEAD COACH James Franklin led the Nittany Lions to a 6-6 record during his first year. As a result, the Nittany Lions are bowl bound for the first time since 2011.

GAZETTE STAFF PREDICTIONS THE CENTRE COUNTY

John Patishnock Last week: 7-5 Overall: 113-54

Chris Morelli Last week: 9-3 Overall: 111-56

Dave Glass Last week: 7-5 Overall: 109-56

Pat Rothdeutsch Last week: 5-7 Overall: 102-65

Brittany Svoboda Last week: 5-7 Overall: 101-66

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December 4-10, 2014

Veteran coach leads Rams into battle By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

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THE PENNS VALLEY Area High School boys’ basketball team returns five letter winners for the 2014-15 season. Pictured, from left, are Ben Alexander, Logan Pearce, Zach Engle, Sean Beamesderfer and Logan Johnson.

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2014-15 Penns Valley Area High School boys’ basketball team: Head coach — Terry Glunt, 13th season. Glunt has a career record of 161-127. 2013-14 record — 19-7. Key losses — Luke Weaver, Dalton Ulmanic, Cameron Tobias, Will Jackson and Taylor Collison. Returning letter winners — Sean Beamesderfer, Logan Johnson, Ben Alexander, Zach Engle and Logan Pearce. Strengths — “We have an athletic group of basketball players with a terrific attitude,” Glunt said. Concerns — “We are aware that with the exception of a few players, the remaining part of our top 11 players has not had considerable varsity experience,” Glunt said. Outlook — “The season can be a promising one if the boys continue the tradition of playing stingy defense and executing an unselfish team offense,” Glunt said. Circle these dates — vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (Monday, Dec. 15); Penns Valley Holiday Tournament vs. vs. Bellefonte and either Juniata or East Juniata (Monday, Dec. 29-Tuesday, Dec. 30); vs. Bald Eagle Area (Wednesday, Jan. 21).

Penns Valley gunning for successful season By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2014-15 Penns Valley Area High School girls’ basketball team: Head coach — Karen McCaffrey, 17th season. McCaffrey took a four-year hiatus before returning for the 2014-15 season. She owns a 252-158 career record. Her assistant coach is Rob Irwin Jr. Junior high coaches are Kasey Packer and Garrett Milner. 2013-14 record — 14-8. Key losses — Megan Houser, Tangie Lyons and Ashley Struble. Returning letter winners — Bethany Miller, Kylie Orndorf, Cheyenne Swartz, Mackenzie Ironside, Karli Ripka, Kourtney Beamesderfer and Maci Ilgen. Key newcomers — Payton Bell, Rebecca Bierly, Alicia Houser, Mikenna Lyons, Dayna Brown, Alexis Culver, Aliyah Fetterolf, Peyton Homan, Rachel Lieb, Morgan Kerstetter, Abigail Miller and Cassidy Stover. Strengths — “We feel with the experience with have and with our speed we will be able to make some good things happen this season,” said McCaffrey. Outlook — “We will have to learn a new system with coaching changes,” said McCaffrey. “We are looking to improve with every game. Our players are athletic and have a hard-nosed work ethic.” Circle these dates — vs. Bald Eagle Area (Wednesday, Dec. 10); vs. Bellefonte (Friday, Dec. 12); vs. Central (Friday, Dec. 19); vs. Huntingdon (Monday, Feb. 2); vs. Tyrone (Tuesday, Feb. 10).

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Hoop Shoot set for Feb. 7 BELLEFONTE — Elks Hoop Shoot director Denise Zelznick has announced that the district competition will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Bellefonte Area High School gymnasium. This competition will take place among the respective boy and girl top winners from the local Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot contests.

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Penn State falls to Cornell at Madison Square Garden By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

NEW YORK — Penn State men’s hockey team gave up three unanswered goals in a 3-1 loss to Cornell in the Frozen Apple at Madison Square Garden in front of 15,027 fans. David Goodwin scored a first-period goal to pace the offense. Penn State (7-4-2) dropped back-toback games for the first time this season as Cornell (4-4-1) won its third straight game, and fourth in its past five outings. “I thought we played well in the third period,” said Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky. “We had lots of good chances to go

ahead, but credit their goaltender (Mitch Gillam), he played really well. It was a great atmosphere and a great arena to play in.” The first period belonged to the Nittany Lions who attempted 10 of the game’s first 12 shots on goal. One of those 10 shots was Goodwin’s fifth goal of the year almost midway through the frame. Taylor Holstrom streaked through the neutral zone, down the right wing toward the right post, tossing the puck in front of the net that tipped off Casey Bailey’s stick as Goodwin knocked it home into the top left corner of the net for a 1-0 lead. The helper was Holstrom’s 14th of the year, while Bailey upped his point streak

attacker with 1:40 left, but Knisley bagged his second of the game when Lowry won a battle along the boards and found Knisley all alone in front of the empty net. McCarron picked up his third assist of the night on the play. The final shot total favored Penn State, 38-25, while the Big Red owned a 38-23 edge in faceoffs. Penn State blocked 17 Cornell shot attempts, led by Peter Sweetland who stopped six.

to five games. Goodwin registered his first goal since Nov. 14 at UMass Lowell. In the second period, Cornell fought back to even the score with six minutes left in the frame on a John Knisley goal. The puck was swung up to the left point and blasted by Holden Anderson from John McCarron as Knisley got his stick to it in front of the net. Shots were even at 10 apiece for the two teams. The third-period momentum swung Penn State’s way with quality offensive chances generated by David Thompson, who dinged one off the right post, Max Gardiner, Scott Conway and Luke Juha, all being stopped by Mitch Gillam (37 saves). Penn State would pull Skoff for the extra

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ON OCT. 21, St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy hosted its second annual Pink Out and raised more than $2,000 to be donated to the Centre County Breast Cancer Coalition. The program also honored seniors Samantha Dawson, Mia McLaughlin, Mary Polak and Nicole Zimmerman, who all started the volleyball program as freshmen in 2011.

Hull and Zettel lead Nittany Lions as Big Ten honorees By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Four Penn State football players earned All-Big Ten honors as voted by coaches and media with linebacker Mike Hull bringing home an individual award. Hull was selected as the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year. The conference’s leading tackler and All-America

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PENN STATE’S Anthony Zettel, shown here making a stop against Michigan State, was one of two Nittany Lions tabbed as All-Big Ten honorees. Senior placekicker Sam Ficken was selected second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media. Ficken broke the Penn State season field goal record with his 23rd successful field goal (in 28 attempts) last Saturday against No. 10 Michigan State. Redshirt freshman wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton earned second-team allconference honors by the media. The Big Ten’s leading receiver all season, Hamilton was selected Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice this season, the second-high-

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Penns Valley wrestling squad loaded with talent By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2014-15 Penns Valley Area High School wrestling team: Head coach — Joel Brinker, eighth season. 2013-14 record — 13-7. Key losses — Seth Decker, Jason Thoms, Michael Mundt, Michael Confer and Kyler Confer. Returning letter winners — Darren Yearick, Curtis Decker, Jared Hurd, Jacob Confer, Isaac Bierly, Dylan Homan, Andrew Hurd, Allen Cain, Corey Hazel, Matt Hosterman and Logan Johnson. Strengths — “We returned 10 guys that have wrestled at the varsity level,” Brinker said. “We have depth in the middleweights with the duo of grapplers being state qualifiers in

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THE PENNS VALLEY Area High School wrestling team returns 11 letter winners for the 2014-15 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Darren Yearick, Curtis Decker, Jared Hurd, Isaac Bierly and Dylan Homan. Back row, from left, are Allen Cain, Matt Hosterman, Logan Johnson, Andrew Hurd, Corey Hazel and Jacob Confer.

Curtis Decker (PIAA state qualifier) and Corey Hazel (placed fifth at PIAA state championships) last season.” Concerns — “Our biggest concern will be to fill all the weight classes,” Brinker said. Outlook — “We’re excited to see how the returning lettermen continue to improve while getting the underclassmen up and running to varsity action. We believe we can have a better season in regards to wins and losses than last year. Currently the wrestlers are working hard to achieve their individual and team goals,” Brinker said. Circle these dates — at Central (Tuesday, Dec. 9); at Hollidaysburg (Wednesday, Dec. 10); King of the Mountain (Friday, Dec. 12-Saturday, Dec. 13); vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (Thursday, Dec. 18); at West Branch (Saturday, Dec. 20).

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Despite .500 record, Penn State attendance rose in 2014 By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State football announced on Dec. 2 a home attendance increase of 5,000 people per game compared to the 2013 season. In total, Penn State fans bought more than 35,000 more tickets this year compared to the 2013 final total home attendance in Beaver Stadium. Penn State’s total home attendance this season was 711,358 for an average of 101,623 per game.

This figure is an increase from 2013 when the total home attendance was 676,112 an average of 96,587 per contest, for an average increase of 5,036 fans per game (5.0 percent) this season. The Nittany Lions’ average increase ranks No. 11 nationally among FBS schools whose stadiums did not expand prior to this season, according to NCAA attendance figures through Nov. 29. Penn State’s average increase is fifth highest among teams in the Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC whose stadiums

did not expand this year. “Our attendance success is directly attributable to the outstanding fan base that has long supported Penn State football,” said Tom McGrath, Associate Athletic Director for Business Relations and Communications. “To be continually ranked in the top five nationally means a great deal to our student-athletes and coaches. The game day atmosphere in Happy Valley continues to be an attractive opportunity for our fans to socialize and cheer on the Nittany Lions. This only happens because

our alumni, students and fans are so passionate and loyal.” With two weeks remaining in college football’s regular season, Penn State is No. 5 in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) with its 101,623 home attendance average. Penn State fans have kept the Nittany Lions among the top five nationally in average home attendance every season since 1991, according to NCAA data. Beaver Stadium hosted four crowds in excess of 100,000 this season, and a sellout crowd of 107,895 for the Ohio State game.

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Film alumni produce R.E.M. documentary UNIVERSITY PARK — Two Penn State alumni produced, directed and edited the feature-length documentary of alternative rock group R.E.M. that was released this week as part of the band’s six-disc DVD box set. “R.E.M. by MTV” chronicles the career of the band in its own words and after the review of more than 1,500 tapes provided by band members or obtained from the libraries of MTV, VH1 and related outlets. Founded in Athens, Ga., in 1980, R.E.M. built its indie rock credentials, rose to national and international prominence with a distinctive sound, was at one point called “America’s Best Rock & Roll Band” by Rolling Stone, and helped reshape rock music during a career that lasted until the band announced its retirement in 2011. Alumnus Alex Young, who earned filmvideo and English degrees from Penn State in 2002, produced and directed the documentary.

Fellow alum Dave Leopold, who earned his film-video degree in 2001, edited the film. Young and Leopold met and worked at MTV. Both work in the content producation group, with Young serving as a director and Leopold serving as director of postproduction. They have worked together on numerous projects at MTV, but this R.E.M. documentary was special because they’re fans. “We’re both big fans and we jumped at the chance to be a part of the project,” Leopold said of the film, which is comprised entirely of archival material with no narration. “We found a lot of things we did not know existed,” Young said. “We knew of some things that we had seen ourselves, but there was so much content available.” Young started work on the project first, conducting research and compiling material about a year ago. Leopold joined the

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PENN STATE ALUMNI Dave Leopold, left, and Alex Young, center, visit with Mike Mills of the band R.E.M. during a screening of “R.E.M. by MTV.” effort later and, by early February, the pair had a rough cut that lasted a little more than an hour ready for MTV executives, band members and the band’s management to preview. “We were continuing to work on our normal projects, so the late summer got pretty busy,” Young said. “Still, it was exciting because the feedback from that initial group was so positive.”

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PENN STATE’S Centre Dimensions will perform on Dec. 5 at Esber Recital Hall, University Park.

Centre Dimensions presents an evening of jazz

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s Centre Dimensions will offer a night of jazz at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, in Esber Recital Hall. Centre Dimensions, directed by Dan Yoder, is the premier 20-piece jazz ensemble at Penn State. It performs frequently on campus and tours throughout Pennsylvania and the East. In addition, Centre Dimensions performs and works with several internationally known artists each year. Previous guests have included saxophonist Phil Woods, pianist Cyrus Chesnut, saxophonist Bob Mintzer, trombonist Wycliffe

Gordon, trumpeter and vocalist George Rabbai, saxophonist Frank Morgan, bassist Lynn Seaton and percussionist John Riley. Centre Dimensions performs a challenging repertoire of modern and classic jazz, as well as originals written by Yoder. This highly selective ensemble is open by audition to undergraduate and graduate students in all majors. Tickets for the concert are $4.99 for general admission and $2 for students at the door. The concert also is available via livestreamed video at the Penn State School of Music’s website.

A final cut was delivered Sept. 12, although they continued to make additions and edits before the film made its debut in early November in New York City. Other screenings followed, leading up to the Nov. 24 release of the box set. The most recent screenings — three of them in one day — happened Nov. 23 in Athens. In addition, R.E.M., Page 32

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Faculty film selected for screening HOLLYWOOD, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A featurelength film produced by two Penn State faculty members has made its way from Pennsylvania to California. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ripped!,â&#x20AC;? an intergalactic musical about a group of 1960s British pop rockers who mistakenly get launched into space, will be shown on Friday, Dec. 12, at the LAEMMLE NoHo 7 Cinema in North Hollywood, Calif. The film follows Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Normans, a mop-topped quartet that work at the British Space Agency. The Normans gets blasted into space when a trained chimp accidentally punches in a launch code and they land on a planet populated entirely by women. On the faraway planet they meet women wary of anything male, although the queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter falls in love with the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music and its lead singer, Norman. At the same time, officials back on Earth are working to help the band return home. Some groovy craziness follows in the latest feature-length comedy, produced by husband-and-wife filmmaking team Rod Bingaman and Maura Shea of Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Communications.

The feature-length film was selected for screening at two film festivals this year. It was shown in April at the College Town Film Festival in State College and in October at the FirstGlance Film Festival in Philadelphia. Bingaman and Shea are both senior lecturers in the Department of FilmVideo and Media Studies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ripped!â&#x20AC;? was produced with professional actors in lead roles but with dozens of Penn State alumni, students and community members playing vital roles in making the production possible. Photos of the cast and production crew and more information about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ripped!â&#x20AC;? can be found at www. rippedthemovie.com. In addition, the Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have their own Facebook fan page, which includes an interview with the band about the film. Bingaman has more than 20 years of industry experience, including work on feature films, broadcast television, commercials and corporate communications as a writer, director, cameraman and editor. Shea boasts experience as a sound designer and editor on projects ranging from independent feature films to award-winning documentaries such

R.E.M., from page 31 the film has already been shown on VH1 Classic and Palladia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been really gratifying to see the reaction of the fans, and especially when the fans or friends of the band at the screenings laugh at jokes they should laugh at or react in the way we did in the editing process,â&#x20AC;? Young said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sense of familiarity and warmth there for fans.â&#x20AC;? Additionally, the approach and style of the documentary give it a memory-filled, warm feel. Because much of the available footage was not in high definition, the filmmakers embraced that character. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of it does not hold up as well as HD. That said, once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re two minutes into this, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into it,â&#x20AC;? Young said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The texture of those old clips I think sets the tone. And if you look at the graphics and packaging, you can see we ran with that motif.â&#x20AC;?

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THE FILM â&#x20AC;&#x153;RIPPED!,â&#x20AC;? produced by a pair of Penn State faculty members, has made its way to California for a screening. as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Malcolm X: Make It Plainâ&#x20AC;? and two segments for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Street.â&#x20AC;? She teaches nonlinear editing and beginning and advanced film-video production.

Along with the documentary, Young and Leopold helped prepare more than 12 hours of additional content for the box set. For Leopold, the project was a labor of love and, potentially, a start of things to come for MTV, which has an immense archival library that remains undigitized. With all that material available, he thinks similar artist- or band-focused documentaries could follow, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;R.E.M. by MTVâ&#x20AC;? as a model. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty exciting. Hopefully this documentary will open up an opportunity for us to be involved in similar projects and help decide what types of things go to the front of the line,â&#x20AC;? Leopold said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really a big push to get all this content digitized. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a wealth of material that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been touched for years, and we can find a way to share it in a way thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really meaningful.â&#x20AC;? The entire R.E.M. box set, â&#x20AC;&#x153;REMTV,â&#x20AC;? is available for purchase online and in retail outlets.

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Penn State School of Music presents ‘Mosaic’ UNIVERSITY PARK — Audiences return each year during the holiday season to experience a thrilling, fast-paced adventure when the Penn State School of Music presents its showcase concert “Mosaic” at Eisenhower Auditorium. This year’s installment will be performed at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. A dynamic performance brimming with surprises, “Mosaic” will feature an array of bands, choirs, orchestras, chamber ensembles and soloists situated throughout the venue. “‘Mosaic’ is by far the highlight of my year due to its unpredictable nature,” said Joseph Helinski, a School of Music student. “From beginning to end, the audience never knows what to expect. What the audience can anticipate is that the music performed during “Mosaic,” however it may be woven together, will be done with detail, professionalism and nuance at an extremely high level. It’s the most thrilling concert of the year.” Large bands and orchestras give way to individuals. Jazz follows 17th-century masterworks. Voices resound from the grand tier and balcony. One performance merges into the next, all in a rich mosaic of sonic color. “I am thrilled, yet sad, to be performing

in my final ‘Mosaic’ concert as a senior at Penn State,” said Jennifer Antle, a student in human development and family studies making her fourth appearance. “The extraordinary talent of the performers, and the level of suspense as each piece transitions from one to the next, always makes this concert such an exciting experience for the performers, as well as the audience.” Like many School of Music concerts, “Mosaic” is presented at Eisenhower with the help of Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State staff members. “‘Mosaic’ is definitely my favorite recurring event of the year,” said Tom Hesketh, the Center for the Performing Arts events manager who will be working for the eighth time on the multifaceted production. “Putting performers in unexpected and nontraditional locations pushes the boundaries of the building and redefines the concept of performance space,” he said. “There’s a lot of thinking outside the box involved, which is a wonderful and fun challenge for me. Adding in the opportunity to work with the School of Music faculty and the highly talented students they instruct — well, it’s an incredibly in-

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Zimmerman heads to MTNA Junior String Competition “THE NUTCRACKER” has become a holiday tradition at Penn State. It will be performed on Dec. 13 and 14 at Eisenhower Auditorium.

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‘The Nutcracker’ coming to Eisenhower Auditorium UNIVERSITY PARK — The Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania will present two performances of “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, in Eisenhower Auditorium. Guest artist Bradley Rhoton, a former student of the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, will return to the stage as the Snow King and Cavalier. “The Nutcracker” transports audiences into a magical world in which toy soldiers come to life, snowflakes dance across the

stage and the Sugar Plum Fairy guides a young girl, Clara, on an enchanted adventure through the Land of the Sweets. With stunning choreography, beautiful costumes and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s musical score, “The Nutcracker” has become a holiday tradition for people of all ages. The Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra will perform a prelude concert for “The Nutcracker” attendees. For ticket information, call (814) 8630255 or (800) ARTS-TIX.

STATE COLLEGE — Rachel Zimmerman, a State College native, will travel to Washington, D.C., in January to compete as a Music Teachers National Association division finalist in junior string. Zimmerman, the daughter of Andy and Laura Zimmerman, earned the opportunity after winning the Pennsylvania state competition. A freshman at State College Area High School, Zimmerman has been studying violin for 10 years and is currently a student of James Lyon. The division competition will take place on Saturday, Jan. 10, and Sunday, Jan. 11, during the MTNA Eastern Conference. The winner of this competition will compete in the national finals during the MTNA National Conference in Las Vegas in March. The three-tiered MTNA competitions begin at the state level. Winners of each state competition advance to the division competition. Division winners then proceed to the national competition finals. To receive more information about the MTNA national competitions, including competition rules and applications, contact MTNA national headquarters at (888) 512-5278 or mtnanet@mtna.org, or visit www.mtna.org. Music Teachers National Association is a nonprofit organization comprised of 22,000 independent and collegiate music teachers committed to advancing the value of music study and music making to society and to supporting the professionalism of music teachers. Founded in 1876,

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RACHEL ZIMMERMAN, a freshman at State College Area High School, will travel to Washington., D.C., in the spring to take part in a prestigious music competition. MTNA is the oldest professional music association in the United States.

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Classes — Holt Memorial Library will host free nutrition and cooking classes, sponsored Penn State Nutrition Links, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on two Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 13, at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 355-4897 to register.

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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecounty library.org for days and times. Safety Check — Mount Nittany Health will sponsor free car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at their Boalsburg location, 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Certified car seat safety educators will check to make sure car seats and installed correctly. Call (814) 466-7921. Exhibit — The Marcellus Shale Documentary Project will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. Museum hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4

p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. Exhibit — The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania will display work through Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the second floor gallery at Foxdale Village, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Gallery hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends, noon to 5 p.m. Call (814) 235-5224. Exhibit — Lanny Sommese’s “Image Maker” will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. Museum hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.palmer museum.psu.edu. Exhibit — Henry Varnum Poor’s “Studies for the Land Grant Frescoes” will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. Museum hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.palmermuseum. psu.edu. Exhibit — “Jazz Riffs: Breaking Boundaries and Crossing Borders,” is on display through Sunday, April 12, in the Diversity Studies Room, 203 Pattee Library, on the campus of Penn State.

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The Centre County Gazette

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening, from page 34

Club â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Centre Region Model Investment Club will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mazza Room at the South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775, or contact cr20mic@aol.com. Bingo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College. Film â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The State Theatre presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Ageâ&#x20AC;? with a showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annie Hallâ&#x20AC;? at 7 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.thestatetheatre.org for tickets.

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. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can work on science-themed activities with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Science Adventuresâ&#x20AC;? from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@my discoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org. Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Faith United Church of Christ will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;SERRV International Handcraftâ&#x20AC;? sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 300 E. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 359-6090, or contact dvbair@yahoo.com. Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mount Nittany Medical Center will host its Children and Families with Type 1 Diabetes Support Group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 or 2, Ground Floor, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call (814) 777-4664 or contact hayley.weyhe@mountnittany. org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

Event â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Park Forest Village United Methodist Church will host its Christmas Bazaar bake sale and lunch from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1833 Park Forest Avenue, State College. Line Dancing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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. Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Faith United Church of Christ will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;SERRV International Handcraftâ&#x20AC;? sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 300 E. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 359-6090 or contact dvbair@yahoo.com. Farmers Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Downtown State College Farmers Market will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Locust Lane, State College. Visit www.friday.statecollege farmers.com. Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dementia support group will meet at 1 p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Granary in Lemont will host a Christmas market from 5 to 8 p.m. at 133 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. This annual German-style market is a supporting fundraiser for the Lemont Village Association. For more information or to help, contact mandak24@gmail.com. Opening â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fraser Street Gallery will host an opening reception, sponsored by the Hotel State College, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 123 S. Fraser St., State College. Performance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dr. Tony Lentz will present a one-man performance of Charles Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. There will be a $5 benefit for the theater. Visit www. personal.psu.edu/t21/xmas.htm. Concert â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A holiday concert, presented by the Arietta State College Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ensemble and the Juniata College Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber Choir, will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Faith United Church of Christ, 300 E. College Ave., State College. The concert features music in five different languages from seven countries.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Farmers Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Bellefonte Farmers Market will take place from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Gamble Mill Restaurant, downtown Bellefonte. Visit www. facebook.com/pages/Bellefonte-Farmers-Market. Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Park Forest Village United Methodist Church will host a its Christmas Bazaar bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon at 1833 Park Forest Avenue, State College. Farmers Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Millheim Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millheim American Legion, 162 W. Main St., Millheim. Visit www.facebook. com/pages/Millheim-Farmers-Market. Farmers Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The North Atherton Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Home Depot Parking Lot, 2615 Green Tech Drive, State College. Visit www.nathertonmarket.com. Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Granary in Lemont will host a Christmas market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 133 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. This annual German-style market is a supporting fundraiser for the Lemont Village Association. For more information or to help, contact mandak24@gmail.com. Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Faith United Church of Christ will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;SERRV International Handcraftâ&#x20AC;? sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 300 E. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 359-6090, or contact dvbair@yahoo.com. Games â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

Event â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day tribute will take place at 12:45 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Call (814) 466-6263. Concert â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A holiday concert, presented by the Arietta State College Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ensemble and the Juniata College Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber Choir, will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Stone Church of the Brethren, 1673 Moore St., Huntingdon. The concert features music in five different languages from seven countries.

MONDAY, DEC. 8

Line Dancing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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. Class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Attend a creative art and journaling class at 6 p.m. at Kalinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio in Indigo Wrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest Wellness Center, 111 S. Spring St., Suite 8, Bellefonte. Create mixedmedia art while honing your creative writing, painting and other artistic skills.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 9

Seniors Hiking Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Enjoy a moderate hike in the great outdoors at 9 a.m. at various locations in and around State College. The hikes are free except for car pool donations. To register, call (814) 231-3076 or visit www. crpr.org. Coffee Time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main St., Howard. Farmers Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Tuesday State College Farmers Market will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Locust Lane, State College. Visit www.tuesday.statecollege farmers.com. Farmers Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Boalsburg Farmers Market will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Visit www.boalsburg farmersmarket.com. Yoga Class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A gentle yoga class will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is designed to have all flows on the floor. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@comcast. net. Class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Howard United Methodist Church will host Gentle Yoga Classes from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Basic Yoga Classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, 144 E. Main St., Howard. Call (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@ comcast.net. Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dementia support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Line Dancing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Residence, 301 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Model Railroad Club â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. at Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, Room No. 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667.

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THE CLASSIC Woody Allen film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annie Hallâ&#x20AC;? will be shown on the big screen at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave. in State College. venturesâ&#x20AC;? from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@my discoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org. Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Faith United Church of Christ will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;SERRV International Handcraftâ&#x20AC;? sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 300 E. College Ave., State College. Call (814) 359-6090, or contact dvbair@yahoo.com. Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mount Nittany Medical Center will host a diabetes support group from 6 to 7 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 or 2, Entrance E, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call (814)231-7095 or contact aleffard@mount nittany.org. Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mount Nittany Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Boalsburg will host a parents-to-be class from 7 to 8 p.m. at 3901 S. Atherton St., State College. Call (814) 466-7921.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10

Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201D; South Hills will host an open house for veterans from 9 a.m. to noon at the three South Hills campus locations in State College, Altoona and Lewistown. Call (888) 282-7427 or visit www.southhills.edu. Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Centre Region Senior Center will host a diabetes support group from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at 131 S. Fraser St., State College. Call (814) 231-3076. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Children ages 6 months to 2 can explore science through books and movement during â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby Explorersâ&#x20AC;? from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace. org. Line Dancing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Volunteering â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Farmers Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Lemont Farmers Market will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. at 133 Mt. Nittany Road, Lemont. Visit www.lemontvillage.org/home/lemont-farmersmarket. Performance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dr. Tony Lentz will present a one-man performance of Charles Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? at 6 p.m. at the Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Donations will be accepted. Visit www. personal.psu.edu/t21/xmas.htm. Zumba â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class at 6 p.m. at the church, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 321-4528. Group Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Celebrate Recovery will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College. The group uses the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eight Recovery Principlesâ&#x20AC;? with a 12-step approach to help members cope with lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troubles. For more information, visit www.cccsc.org or call (814) 234-0711. Support Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Fertility Issues and Loss Support Group, sponsored by HEART, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Upper Level of 2214 N. Atherton St., State College. Contact info@heartofcpa.org or visit heartofcpa.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 11

Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Centre County Triad will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at Centre LifeLink EMS, 125 Puddintown Road, State College. This month, Marine Gene Weller will discuss Toys for Tots. Story Time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 2340200 or email info@mydiscoveryspace.org. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can work on science-themed activities with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Science Ad-

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Engineering Design Showcase set for Dec. 11

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State engineering students will display their solutions to industry-posed problems at the College of Engineering Design Showcase at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Bryce Jordan Center. The event is free and open to the public. The showcase is the culmination of a semester-long effort by engineering students to design prototypes and remedies to real-world challenges posed by industry clients. Seniors in biological engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering design, engineering science and mechanics, industrial engineering, materials science and mechanical engineering are participating in the showcase as part of the capstone design project. This semester’s capstone assignments

are sponsored by a variety of local and national firms and government agencies, including Air Products, BP, Capital One, Ford Motor Company, Lockheed Martin, Shell, VorTic Watches and Xerox. The event will feature efforts by firstyear students in the Introduction to Engineering Design class. They were tasked by Delphi Automotive to seek ways to make vehicles safer, greener and more connected. Students in the Architectural Drawings and CAD class also will display their projects. They were asked to design a public transportation hub for Centre County that would exemplify how technology, coupled with human behavior, is the path needed to achieve a more sustainable future. Projects and posters will be judged for awards sponsored by BP and Lockheed Martin.

Medical office building completed CLEARFIELD — Pennmark Management Co. recently announced the opening of the new Clearfield Medical Center. Available for immediate occupancy, the center contains suites of 4,000 to 95,000 square feet. Located near Interstate 80, Route 322 and Route 879, the property has ample parking and ADA-compliant access. Pennmark has retained HPRG to handle marketing and leasing efforts. Since 1996, HPRG has only leased/sold medical office space and worked exclusively with doctors, dentists and health care systems.

Pennmark is a commercial real estate development and management company with a portfolio of approximately 2 million square feet of retail, office and flex space located throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Ohio. In Pennsylvania, its Medical Services Group recently completed projects for Heritage Valley Health Systems in Beaver Falls, Southwest Regional Medical Center in Waynesburg and Main Line Health in Limerick. To learn more, visit www.clearfield medicalcenter.com.

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GARRETT KLINE, right, a senior at Penn State majoring in mechanical engineering, discussed the design and mechanics of the RepRap 3-D printing machine with sophomore Samantha Yuhas during last year’s College of Engineering Design Showcase.

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December 4-10, 2014

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. 10-14, 2014 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH

Margaret Delores Skerchock to Barbara J. Bair and Bonnie J. Rossman, 355 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, $128,000.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Amberleigh LP to Benner Township, 1224 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $1. Amberleigh LP to Benner Township, 1224 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $1. Amberleigh LP to Benner Township, 1224 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $1. Amberleigh LP to Benner Township, 1224 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $1. Amberleigh LP to Benner Township, 1224 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $1.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Ethel H. Ault and Sharon R. Ault to Kyle D. Stauffer and Brianna K. Stauffer, 2111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, $170,000.

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP

Betty L. Collar, James Urbanik and Michelle Masse to Charles W. Nansteel, 507 Pine Glen Road, Moshannon, $15,000.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Stearns Boal LP to Robert Joseph Cooper III and Mary Maureen Cooper, 150 Mountain Laurel Drive, State College, $95,000. Michael P. Corsello by sheriff to Bank of New York Mellon, 114 Peach Court, Boalsburg, $11,354.37. F. Louise Knepper and Charles E. Mothersbaugh III to Kevin J. Lintner, 1001 Houserville Road, State College, $172,000. Ping Lin to Ryan T. Macaluso and Jeannette L. Macaluso, 1421 Charles St., State College, $235,000. Celia A. Millington-Wyckoff and Wayne M. Millington to Kieran Kempton and

Lindsey Kempton, 242 Spring St., State College, $233,500.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Berks Homes LLC to Shelley A. Corman, 392 Havershire Blvd., State College, $386,895.86. Circleville Road Partners C. LP to Berks Home LLC, Havershire Blvd., State College, $29,700. Circleville Road Partners C LP to Berks Homes LLC, 125 Rushcliffe St., State College, $29,7000. KGP Village Venture to Marie H. Devinney, E. Pine Grove Road, State College, $1. KGP Village Venture to Marie H. Devinney, 241 E. Pine Grove Road, State College, $1. KGP Village Venture to Marie H. Devinney, 245 E. Pine Grove Road, State College, $1. KGP Village Venture to Marie H. Devinney, 253 E. Pine Grove Road, State College, $1. Pheasant Run Apartments LTD Partnership to PGRE LP, 446 Blue Course Drive, State College, $7,260,000. Thomas F. Songer, S&A Homes Inc. and Johnson Farm Associates to Centre County Properties LLC, 2482 Raven Hollow Road, State College, $241,978. Adam G. Weis and Seana A. Wood to Sumeet Kumar Gupta, 747 Teal Lane, State College, $265,000.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

V. Paul Steiger by agent to Kurtis Runkle and Michelle Runkle, 810 Upper Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, $247,000.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Eli M. Yoder and Anna E. Yoder to Reuben E. Yoder and Fannie A. Yoder, 190 Blue Heron Drive, Woodward, $340,000.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

Melody J. Cedarstrom to Allie M. Love and Russell G.R. Love, 205 Centennial Hills Road, Port Matilda, $291,000.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Hamad Alroughani to Hamad Alroughani and Abdulaziz Alroughani, 156 Faith Circle, Boalsburg, $1. Robert C. Moore by agent to Shane

Videon introduces updated app STATE COLLEGE — Videon Central Inc. recently announced a new version of its popular personal media sharing application for Android. Avia Media Player Version 7.2 integrates LG Electronics’ Connect SDK, a software development kit, to enable Apple TV, Roku and LG webOS-enabled smart TVs, while continuing to support Google’s Chromecast and DLNA-enabled devices. Whether Android users want to cast, fling or beam their content, they can now do it with Avia. Using the Connect SDK to jumpstart their efforts, Videon developers updated Avia to give users more connectivity options when casting. This adds more than 30 million potential new devices to which users can share photos, video and music using Avia. In addition to this expanded footprint, Avia 7.2 includes an updated user interface, icons and themes. From a technical perspective, LG’s release of Connect SDK is a particularly im-

Gummo and Caye Gummo, 530 W. Main St., Boalsburg, $150,000. TOA PA IV LP to Terry A. Dyer and Patricia J. Dyer, 177 Plymouth Circle, Boalsburg, $457,432.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

Jodi Lynn Reed to Willis Richard Reed Jr. and Debra Le Reed, 554 Swartz Hollow Road, Howard, $55,000.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

William R. Gerlott and Cheryl A. Gerlott to Pedro Luis Rivera, 352 Big Run Road, Howard, $27,000.

MILES TOWNSHIP

Christ E. Fisher and Anna M. Fisher to Christ E. Fisher and Anna M. Fisher, 133 Welding Drive, Rebersburg, $1.

MILLHEIM BOROUGH

George W. Hochsprung III to George W. Hochsprung III Revocable Trust and George W. Hochsprung III trustee, 201 E. Main St., Millheim, $1. Paul M. Houser and A. Louise Houser to George W. Hochsprung III, 201 E. Main St., Millheim, $136,000. Todd A. Walker and Lori A. Fetterolf to Todd A. Walker, 167 W. Main St., Millheim, $1.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

David N. Howle and Jane A. Howle to Patrick B. Sullivan and Cynthia E. Sullivan, 120 Beaumanor Road, Unit 103, State College, $210,000. Jennifer A. McElhoe and Christopher R. Greene to Jeffrey D. Miller and Carrie L. Miller, 1989 Park Forest Ave., State College, $173,000. Scott Roycroft and Cindy L. Roycroft to Michael T. Taranto and Robin L. Taranto, 657 Exeter Court, State College, $367,000. Jeremy Wright and Nancy Hamilton to Gregory W. Meagher and Monica L. Meagher, 627 Devonshire Drive, State College, $276,000.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. to Karen N. Trawick and Vickie L. Geibel, 230 N. 11th St., Philipsburg, $26,000.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Fred L. Heckman to Douglas James Roth and Jessica Marie Roth, Lower Brush Valley Road, Centre Hall, $256,000. Timothy C. Houser Jr. to Paul A. Olszewski and Annette A. Temchack-Olszewski, Swan Lane, Centre Hall, $100,000.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Nancy K. Fetters by sheriff to Northwest Consumer Discount Company, 182 Spike Island Road, Osceola Mills, $6,694.10.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Brett A. Young by sheriff and Niketa M. Young by sheriff to U.S. Bank and Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, 352 Fountain Road, Snow Shoe, $6,307.05.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Marie E. Cassady by agent to Bradley A. Winters and Tammy L. Winters, Bilger Ave., Pleasant Gap, $20,000. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County to Clint Ryan Wagner and April Praskovich, E. Fifth Ave., Bellefonte, $6,500.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Abdullah I. Alhamdan, Nouf A. Alhamdan, Abdullah I. Alhamdan custodian and Faras A. Alhamdan by custodian to Jayme S. Keist and Nasim Alem, 333 S. Allen St., State College, $270,000. Alexander D. Sahakian Trust and Daniel D. Sahakian trustee to Alexander D. Sahakian, 456 E. Beaver Ave., State College, $1. Alexander D. Sahakian Trust and Daniel D. Sahakian trustee to Alexander D. Sahakian, 616 E. College Ave., State College, $1. Matthew Suhey and Donna P. Suhey to Bret J. Buterbaugh and Marie M. Buterbaugh, 415 S. Atherton St., State College, $132,500.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Joseph G. Swanderski to Andrew R. Fisher and Tiana L. Fisher, 1003 E, Springfield Drive, Bellefonte, $266,900. David E. Zellner and Tracey L. Trudel to Randolph Lee Diffendal and Sandra Ann Diffendal, 295 Jefferson Circle, Bellefonte, $240,000. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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portant step in the evolution of Avia. The Connect SDK is both a quick and reliable way to add additional device support and increase the app’s stability. Sam Chang, head of the LG Silicon Valley Lab, supported Avia’s use of the technology. “At LG, we encourage application providers to embrace the Connect SDK platform, which can help solve a lot of the dayto-day problems that developers face. Avia is another welcome addition to the growing number of third-party options for end users,” said Chang. Avia is only a small portion of the overall software offering. The real power lies in the Avia AV Framework. Avia for Android devices is available on Google Play and Amazon.com, and Avia for Roku is available on the Roku Channel Store. For more information about the Android app, visit www.aviatheapp.com.

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