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PSU wrestlers capture another title By ANDY ELDER sports@centrecountygazette.com

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — When you think of the some of the great teams, some of the great dynasties in sports history, pairs of stars spring to mind. It was Ruth and Gehrig for the New York Yankees. It was Magic and Kareem for the Los Angeles Lakers. It was Jordan and Pippen for the Chicago Bulls. The list could go on and on. For the Penn State wrestling team, fresh off its fourth straight title Saturday at the 2014 NCAA Div. I Wrestling Championships at Chesapeake Energy Center, the dynamic duo was David Taylor and Ed Ruth. As different as their backgrounds and their personalities, they share a similar trait — unrivaled, historical talent. “I think anyone that’s watched David Taylor or Ed Ruth wrestle is an instant wrestling fan. Those guys are fun to watch. They’re motion is non-stop. They’re fluid and they’re tough and they wrestle with passion and fire. They’re fun to watch,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said.

“They’re the guys if you need heroes. You need guys like that to build the sport. They’ve done that. To finish it off the way they did is pretty amazing. Yeah, we’re going to miss them, obviously, but I couldn’t be more happy for them.” Taylor and Ruth will not only go down as two of the best wrestlers in Penn State history, but also the history of college wrestling. The two finished their careers with a combined 270-6 record, with 99 pins and 229 bonus-point wins. They became just the seventh and eighth four-time All-Americans in school history joining: Greg Elinsky, Jim Martin, Sanshiro Abe, Phil Davis, Frank Molinaro and Quentin Wright. Taylor is Penn State’s first four-time finalist and only the 15th in NCAA history since freshmen became eligible to compete in 1970. He is tied with Josh Moore atop the all-time program pins list with 53. He ended this season 34-0 and his career 134-3. Wrestlers, Page 3

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FOUR-TIMERS: Penn State celebrates with the trophy after winning the NCAA Division I wrestling championships in Oklahoma City, Okla., on March 22.

Students, businesses join in celebration of health By CHRIS MORELLI

By MARJORIE S. MILLER

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STATE COLLEGE — The gymnasium at Park Forest Middle School bustled with activity. In one end of the gym, students took their turns trying to move a Whiffle ball with a hockey stick. In another end, a group teed up plastic golf balls and took swings. At one booth, students tested their flexibility on plastic mats. Some students took a taste test, trying a healthy alternative to cheesecake. It was all part of the school’s annual Health Fair, which was held on March 20. More than 850 students and 125 members of the school’s faculty and staff took part in the fair, which featured 40 businesses from Centre County and beyond. “It’s an awesome opportunity for the kids to interact with different business and vendors in the area so they get to see what’s out there,” said Andrea Buchan, a math instructor at the school. “The students took PSSAs (stateOpinion ............................. 7 Health & Wellness .......... 8, 9

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STRETCHING IT OUT: Emily Gibson of Fit for Play watches as James Hanagan of Park Forest Middle School performs a flexibility test during the school’s annual Health Fair on March 20. A total of 850 students took part in the fair. wide testing) this morning. During these three days we have activities in the afternoon. Today is the health fair. It’s just a chance to have fun and get to learn a little bit.” After sitting for three hours

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for the PSSA testing, the students relished the chance to get out of their classrooms and hit the gym. Most of the booths featured activities for the students. Health Fair, Page 4

Centre Spread ............ 20, 21 Sports .......................... 22-29

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State breast cancer researcher Dr. Yanming Wang was presented with a $50,000 grant by the PA Breast Cancer Coalition Thursday for his search for a cure for the disease. The grant is part of the PBCC’s “Refunds for Breast and Cervical Cancer Research” campaign, which assists scientists across the state. Wang and his team of researchers at the Eberly College of Science are testing a new drug target that has not previously been on the radar screen for cancer treatment. The grant will be used to turn lab discoveries into a drug development research program. Held in the Frear Building lobby, the presentation featured president and founder of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition Pat Halpin-Murphy, and Penn State’s acting director of the department

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TOWARD A CURE: Penn State breast cancer researcher Dr. Yanming Wang addresses the audience Thursday at the Eberly College of Science on Penn State’s University Park campus.

of biochemistry and microbiology, Dr. Richard Frisque. Cancer, Page 5

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Front and Centre RADIO DAYS: A fundraiser was held on March 21 to purchase equipment for a new radio station — 101.7 WSOV — Sounds of the Valley. Recent changes to FCC regulations have opened up the airwaves for low-power stations. Page 12

TEAM REAM: The first-ever Team Ream Day at Penn State raised nearly $42,000 for the newly-founded Team Ream Foundation. The money was raised in honor of Brandon Ream, who recently lost his battle with cancer. Page 19

FIELD OF DREAMS: For area baseball fans, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park is truly a jewel. Columnist John Patishnock explains the allure of the field in his series “Rediscovering Happy Valley.” Page 13

TALENT SHOW: 12 local acts will take the stage this weekend for “Happy Valley’s Got Talent,” which is being held at The State Theatre. There will be a pair of performances on Saturday, March 29. Page 30

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Tyrone woman charged in crash By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — State College police say a driver will be cited for an illegal turn following Monday’s three-vehicle crash on Benner Pike. Police intend to cite Kayden Sanders, 18, of Tyrone, for allegedly making an illegal left-hand turn in the 300 block of Benner Pike causing a three-vehicle crash that left her and three others injured. Police say Sanders turned left in front of Sean McCauley, 35, of Bellefonte, who slammed on his brakes and swerved to

avoid a collision. Sander’s vehicle hit the passenger side of McCauley’s vehicle. Sander’s car then hit another vehicle at the same intersection near the Walmart entrance, driven by Cydney Smith, 43, of Pleasant Gap, police said. Sanders, her passenger, Kyle Nearhoof, of Bellefonte, McCauley and his passenger, Veronica Terrill, 58, were all transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center. Sanders reported leg and head injuries, Nearhoof reported head injuries, McCauley reported back injuries, and Terrill reported chest, foot and tailbone injuries.

Police charge Howard woman STATE COLLEGE — State police have charged a State College Area School District bus driver for allegedly providing alcohol to minors in her home and showing the children pornography and sex toys. State police charged Daisey Joe Hartley, 37, of Howard, in February with three counts of corrupting minors and three

counts of furnishing alcohol to minors for an incident that allegedly occurred last summer, according to court records. Police said in an affidavit the three minors were under her care in her home when Hartley allegedly had one of the teens drive her to purchase alcohol. Once back in the home, she allegedly allowed the minors to drink the alcohol.

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Penn State BOT candidate’s law partner seeks dismissal of charges By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

HARRISBURG — The law partner of a Penn State Board of Trustees candidate has attempted to convince a judge the criminal charges against two former university administrators be thrown out. Bob Jubelirer is a partner with the Obermayer Rebbman Mixwell and Hippel law firm and a board of trustees candidate. In December, a partner at Jubelirer’s law firm, Walter Cohen, filed an affidavit with Dauphin County Common Pleas Court on behalf of Penn State’s former Athletic Director Tim Curley and retired Senior Vice President for Finance Gary Schultz. In the affidavit, which the court recently unsealed, Cohen, former acting attorney general and first deputy attorney general in Pennsylvania, says Curley and Schultz’s rights have been violated through the criminal proceedings. At issue is the controversial role former Penn State General Counsel Cynthia Baldwin played in the grand jury proceedings for the Sandusky scandal. Curley and Schultz say they believed she was their personal attorney and therefore her testimony before the grand jury, which is believed to be damaging to the defendants, violated attorney-client privilege. The result, defense attorneys argue, is that criminal charges should be thrown out and their grand jury testimonies suppressed in any criminal trial. Cohen agrees, saying, “Mr. Curley and Mr. Schultz suffered the complete deprivation of their rights to counsel. In fact, the harm to them was even worse if they had no counsel at all. They believed they had an attorney who would protect their interests. The result here was a miscarriage of justice that improperly led to criminal charges being placed against two witnesses whose rights were violated.” Jubelirer told StateCollege.com he was unaware Cohen submitted the affidavit to the court until reading about it in news reports this week. He also noted he works in the firm’s Altoona office and does not have any involvement with Cohen’s clients or practice. At the same time, Jubelirer says he supports Cohen’s assessment. “My reaction is that Walter, a well-respected former acting attorney general, has raised some important legal questions that should be resolved,” Jubelirer says. In the trustee election, Jubelirer is backed by Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship, or PS4RS. A goal of

PS4RS is to remove board members “who were responsible for the mishandling of the university’s role in and response to the Jerry Sandusky saga,” according to the group’s mission statement. Separately, civil rights and criminal defense attorney David Rudovsky, who teaches law of the University of Pennsylvania, filed a similar document on behalf of former Penn State President Graham Spanier, who also faces criminal charges. “Dr. Spanier had every reasonable basis to believe that he was represented by Ms. Baldwin. She had informed him that she was his lawyer; the court and (Office of Attorney General) assumed this to be true; her appearance in the grand jury could not be justified on any other basis; and both Ms. Baldwin and the prosecutor stood silent as Dr. Spanier stated she was his lawyer,” Rudovsky wrote. Rudovsky told StateCollege.com that Spanier’s attorney, Elizabeth Ainslie of Philadelphia, asked him to review details in the case and draft an independent opinion, which Ainslie also confirmed. Rudovsky says he’s often asked to offer his expert opinion in various cases, including civil rights and criminal cases. He declined to comment further on the filing. Prosecutors argue Baldwin’s testimony was not part of the evidence used to establish probable cause during the defendants’ preliminary hearing therefore the prosecution has a legitimate case. The prosecution also says the defendants’ claim Baldwin had a conflict of interest by representing both the defendants and Penn State is wrong. Instead, they say the defendants and Penn State shared interests. Additionally, the agency argues that any advice Baldwin provided the defendants would not have changed the outcome of the grand jury investigation. And if the defendants assumed Baldwin represented them individually, the agency says the claim of an attorney-client privilege violation still does not exist due to a crime-fraud exception. Dauphin County President Judge Todd Hoover is presiding over the case for Spanier, Curley and Schultz. The men face several criminal charges including perjury, failing to report child endangerment and conspiracy. The criminal proceeding is taking place in Dauphin County because that is where the grand jury met and where the charge of perjury allegedly occurred. All defendants have pleaded not guilty. Sandusky was sentenced to 30-60 years in prison for 45 counts of sexually abusing 10 boys over a 15-year period.

Page 3 Wrestlers, from page 1 He scored bonus-point wins in 125 of his 137 career wins, an amazing 91 percent. “Well, I think anytime you’re talking the greats of college wrestling, his name is going to be mentioned. No question about that. I’m not a historian or anything like that, but I wouldn’t take anybody else on my team in the history of college wrestling over David Taylor,” Sanderson said. “It’s just the passion and the love and obviously the skill and everything that comes with him.” Ruth became Penn State’s first three-time champion. Only an injury default in the quarterfinals during the 2011 tournament prevented him from possibly joining the pantheon of four-time champions. He ended his season with a 34-1 record and his career with a 136-3 mark. He scored bonus points in 105 of 139 career matches, a phenomenal 76 percent. “Ed came back and said — after he won and we thought there’s a good chance we were going to win, we hadn’t won yet, but he said, ‘you know, thinking or knowing we’re going to win as a team feels better than me winning my third national championship.’ That’s just Ed Ruth. He’s pretty special,” Sanderson said. Ruth said he feels the same way about Taylor. “I love David. He’s a respected wrestler. I’d like to say the same for myself. Being able to wrestle in the same time as him is big,” Ruth said. “People who can say they wrestled in the time of Brent Metcalf, Jordan Burroughs. I can say I wrestled in the time of David Taylor, Andrew Howe, Chris Perry, Kyle Dake. It’s just a big honor.”

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camp, even though summer vacation is still a few months away. “Once they see the pictures and see what we have to offer, (students) get excited,” Millar said. The folks at the Fit for Play booth were extremely busy. Fit for Play is a physical therapy and fitness center located in State College. There, students tested their flexibility through a variety of stretches and movements. Amy McOsker of Fit for Play supervised as a group of interns performed a “functional movement screening” with students. “It’s just a quick way to assess the kids’ flexibility, stability and strength. There are seven different things that we test. We’re looking for certain ranges that the kids can do. It’s all based on a score of 21,” McOsker explained. Students worked on squatting, stretching and balance. According to McOsker, most students weren’t shy about trying the exercises. “In the past, we’ve gone to health fairs and it was all literature; just passing it out. You’re not connecting,” she said. “When we came up with the screening, it was to get the kids moving. It’s very hands-on. It’s very important.” Near the entrance of the health fair was one of the most popular tables. There were no fancy banners, no slick displays, though. It was just a woman handing out healthy foods. LaCreta Holland, of State College, showed students how to make homemade microwave popcorn with just a brown bag and popcorn. She also demonstrated how to peel a carrot so they can have healthy snacks. Finally, she showed them how to make a healthy cheesecake with nothing but graham crackers, ricotta cheese and strawberry preserves. With free food, Holland was dealing with large crowds of students all afternoon. “You’ve got a good thing going here,” said one student, grabbing a handful of homemade popcorn. Holland was more than happy to feed the students, though. “It’s after lunch, so they’re not as hungry,” Holland said with a laugh.

“I think it’s really important … they have gym, but seeing all the different ways you can get exercise, it helps. It’s a way for them to see you can do more than sit and play with the iPad and play video games,” Buchan said. Make no mistake about it, students took full advantage of the activities. While there was no ice to be found in the gymnasium, representatives from Pegula Ice Arena gave students the chance to pick up a hockey stick and weave a ball through several cones — street hockey style. Ryan Patrick, the Youth Hockey Director at Pegula, showed students the proper way to hold a hockey stick as they tested their skills. “A lot of these kids have never touched a stick before. They were excited … they had smiles on their faces. It’s a lot of fun to see,” Patrick said. According to Patrick, having two sheets of ice at Pegula has opened the door for more youth hockey players and more youth hockey programs. If you’re a hockey fan living in Centre County, it’s an exciting time, he said. “It’s been a little bit crazy. We’ve been trying to get used to the new surroundings. We’ve started a bunch of new programs. We’re trying to get as many of the youth in State College and the surrounding area involved in playing hockey. It’s been a busy year,” Patrick said. Patrick said there has been a 250 percent increase in registration for youth hockey programs throughout the state. He credits the Olympics and dynamic players like Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby for the sudden rise in numbers. “In Pittsburgh, we called it the ‘Sidney Tsunami,’” he said. Some of the booths were simply informative. Jud Millar owner and director of Stone Mountain Adventures, an overnight summer camp in Huntingdon, showed students what the camp has to offer. “There’s tons of energy here,” Millar said. “I think everyone here is very excited about talking about summertime.” Millar said that the fair is good opportunity to get the word out about summer

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to do it.” Holland’s message appeared to be working. She began the day with a 5-pound bag of carrots. By mid-afternoon, it was nearly gone. “If kids know how to prepare healthy foods, it empowers them,” Holland explained. “They can make healthy choices and they don’t have to rely on someone else to do it for them.”

Jury finds man guilty of pulling gun on police By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

BELLEFONTE — A Centre County jury found a 32-year-old man guilty Monday of 17 counts stemming from an incident during which he pulled a gun on police. James Robert Scholl was found guilty on all 17 counts, including aggravated assault, attempt to put an officer in danger, resisting arrest and terroristic threats. Centre County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan D. Grine will sentence Scholl on May 8. Scholl also faces a firearm charge related to illegally possessing a firearm, which will be tried separately. The charges stem from a Sept. 14 domestic incident involving Scholl’s girlfriend at her home in Ferguson Township. Authorities said Scholl slapped the woman before grabbing a shoe and hitting her repeatedly. Scholl’s girlfriend called 911 while Scholl continued cursing, yelling, and damaging her home, prosecutors said. The victim managed to get out of the house at which point Scholl locked the door behind her. The victim also informed 911 dispatchers there was a firearm in the home and Scholl could potentially access the weapon. Patton Township officer Brian Shaffer,

Ferguson Township Sgt. Sean Albright and Ferguson Township officer William Chambers responded. Upon arrival, officers found Scholl locked inside the home with music playing loudly. Authorities said Scholl saw police through a window and then grabbed and loaded the handgun. Next, Scholl opened the door and pointed the firearm at Chambers’ head, prosecutors said. Chambers then grabbed the barrel of the gun as Scholl struggled to keep the gun pointed at the officer. Scholl ignored officers’ repeated commands to drop the gun and the officers fought to gain control of the firearm as Scholl pointed the weapon at all of them during the struggle, prosecutors said. Ultimately, officers drew their firearms and Taser before being able to pry the gun out of Scholl’s hands. Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller said in a prepared statement, “This was an extremely perilous situation for everyone involved. The Defendant forced these Officers to make life and death decisions in an instant and they responded with the utmost courage, restraint and professionalism. They saved the lives he endangered. We shall seek a sentence that reflects the magnitude of his actions.”

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Freeh appeals delay in lawsuit By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

HARRISBURG — An attorney for Louis Freeh has filed an appeal with the Pennsylvania Superior Court regarding a county judge’s decision to delay a lawsuit targeting Freeh’s investigation into the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Freeh’s attorney, Robert Heim of Philadelphia, filed the appeal Tuesday just days after Centre County Judge Jonathan Grine denied an emergency motion to reconsider the delay. In February, Grine ruled the lawsuit filed by former Penn State President Graham Spanier could be delayed until the resolution of Spanier’s criminal case related to an alleged cover of Sandusky’s abuse. Heim filed an emergency motion last week asking the judge to reconsider his decision to delay the case. The judge denied the request the following day without a hearing. Penn State hired Freeh, former FBI director, to investigate the handling of the Sandusky scandal. Spanier claims he was defamed in the subsequent Freeh Report, which found that senior Penn State administrators intentionally covered up Jerry Sandusky’s child sexual abuse.

In his report, Freeh says Spanier and others, “repeatedly concealed critical facts relating to Sandusky’s child abuse from the authorities, (PSU’s) Board of Trustees, the Penn State community and the public at large.” Spanier’s attorneys claim those allegations are both false and defamatory. They are asking for monetary damages. Spanier and two other former LOUIS FREEH Penn State administrators face several criminal charges including perjury, failing to report child endangerment and conspiracy related to the alleged Sandusky cover up. Grine ruled in Spanier’s favor last month, saying “There is a substantial risk that ... any or all of these individuals could invoke their Fifth Amendment rights during the civil action and refuse to participate in the discovery process (of the lawsuit).” Heim argues it could be years before Spanier’s criminal case is resolved, further delaying the civil case. “Defendants are thus unfairly between the classic ‘rock and a hard place,’” Heim wrote in an appeal.

‘Project Unbreakable’ to come to Penn State By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — In an effort to honor women and raise awareness about sexual violence, Penn State’s Center for Women Students has partnered with the Smeal College of Business Sapphire Leadership Program to present “Project Unbreakable: An Evening with Grace Brown” at 6:30 p.m. on March 31 at the HUB-Robeson Center on Penn State’s University Park campus. Project Unbreakable, a Tumblr blog created by Brown, aims to increase awareness of sexual violence and encourage healing through art. Since the project’s conception in 2011 by then 19-yearold Brown, it has featured more than 2,000 imagines of sexual violence survivors holding posters with quotes from their attackers, according to a press release by Penn State’s Center for Women Students.

IF YOU GO What: Project Unbreakable: An Evening with Grace Brown When: 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 31 Where: HUB-Robeson Center More info: Call (814) 863-2027 or visit studentaffairs. psu.edu/womenscenter. Brown travels to colleges and universities around North America to discuss the importance of sexual violence awareness and to showcase the work of Project Unbreakable. Brown, a 21-year-old photographer and public speaker from Massachusetts, shares on her website

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how the project came to be: “I’ve always been surrounded by survivors of sexual assault. One night in October, I was out with a friend and she chose to share her story with me. Though I had heard about a dozen stories prior, this story particularly affected me and forced me to realize how common this tragedy was. I woke up the next day with the idea for Project Unbreakable.” “If you look through a few of the posts on the Project Unbreakable blog, you likely will feel both heartache for the survivors who have had to endure so much and pride for those same survivors, all of whom are courageous in sharing their stories,” Jennifer Pencek, program coordinator at the center for women students, said in the release. “Sexual violence does not discriminate, and our goal with this event is to provide an opportunity for education and empowerment.” Project Unbreakable can be accessed at http://project unbreakable.tumblr.com. Submissions can be sent to projectunbreakablesubmissions@gmail.com. Held in Heritage Hall, the event will also feature Kaelyn Siversky, executive director of Project Unbreakable. According to its website, Project Unbreakable has been featured in various media outlets, including Glamour, TIME, The Huffington Post and The Guardian. Project Unbreakable is not qualified to give certified advice on this subject. Those who are struggling may call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, a free, confidential 24-hour sexual assault hotline: (800) 656-HOPE. RAINN may be accessed online at https://ohl.rainn.org/online. For more information on the center for women students or March 31’s event, call (814) 863-2027 or visit studentaffairs.psu.edu/womenscenter.

Cancer, from page 1 Since 1997, nearly $3 million has been donated to the “Refunds for Breast and Cervical Cancer Research” campaign and 77 grants have been awarded to Pennsylvania scientists looking for the cause and cure for breast cancer, according to the PBCC. The campaign is in its 17th year. Halpin-Murphy congratulated Wang and said the goal of the PBCC is to “help find a cure for breast cancer now, so our daughters don’t have to.” It’s important that the grant, she said, involve all citizens of Pennsylvania. “There’s hardly a family in the commonwealth that hasn’t been touched by breast cancer,” Halpin-Murphy said. Every Pennsylvania resident has the opportunity to contribute to the grant by filling in the amount they choose to donate on line 32 of the PA-40 tax form, she said. They may donate all or part of their refund directly to breast cancer research. “So far, thousands and thousands of Pennsylvanians have done that,” she said. “Every penny goes to researchers in the state.” Areas of research supported by the grant vary widely, Halpin-Murphy said, but the main goal is to find agents that will move the process forward to ultimately find a cure for breast cancer. Wang, who also took some time to address the crowd, thanked the PBCC and said the grant is “much needed … to carry on breast cancer research.” Breast cancer is a “major threat,” he said, as well as a “burden” for families affected by it. He encourages all residents to continue their support of breast cancer research. Wang said money from the grant will be used to move his team’s efforts into the next stage. There are many moving parts to his work, he said, including his team members, who play a large role. “Our goals cannot be achieved without … support of colleagues and their collaborations,” he said. The PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and breast cancer research grants. For more information visit www.PABreastCancer.org.

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Keystone community program holds second meeting By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — On March 20, 31 people from the Bellefonte community gathered at the Bellefonte Area Middle School for the second meeting designed to collect the ideas of those in attendance in regard to the Bellefonte Keystone Community Program’s future. A Keystone Community Program administered by the PA Downtown Center (PDC), assists Pennsylvania Communities in achieving their revitalization goals. The PDC is a statewide nonprofit, contracted by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development that uses the National Main Street Center’s Four-Point Approach to assist communities in their revitalization efforts. There are four points of the program — design, promotion, organization and economic restructuring. Those attending the meeting, arranged in groups of five or six, attempted to share ideas on each of the four areas. A solid downtown revitalization program contains all four elements. A Keystone Community Designation can help establish partnerships that will promote collaborations and cooperation. The designation sets a community up for financial assistance, in the form of grants that

can be used for widely diverse projects. These revitalization projects bring about business development; increase property values reflect the history of the community and many other benefits. A planning facilitator, Cathy Brachbill, kept the meeting moving and the group worked well together, jotting down their ideas regarding their visions for a future Bellefonte. Vana Dainty, Keystone Community Development coordinator, is striving through the state program to obtain the Keystone Community designation for Bellefonte. She said the turnout was similar to that seen at the first meeting and said key parts needed to complete a mission statement would be collected by the end of the evening. The attendees ranked the items under the four areas in order of the importance. For example, the following were listed under promotion beliefs: n Promoting downtown’s unique characteristics and hometown charm as a destination for architectural history, the arts, shopping, recreation and culinary experiences creates a positive image for both residents and visitors. n Through advertising campaigns that include the use of social media and website design, the Bellefonte “brand” will pro-

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DEVELOPING THE land at the site of the former Garman Theatre and Hotel DoDe is just part of the effort to re-vitalize downtown Bellefonte. mote and market Bellefonte as a not-to-be-missed destination. n Effective marketing takes a coordinated effort among community stakeholders and assets in order to promote Bellefonte as a whole. This grading was done for each of the program areas and the results tabulated by Dainty and Brachbill. After a description and explanation by Brachbill on just what a mission statement is and what should go into it, the group was

again divided into groups and asked to work together on developing a statement from each group. Large sheets of paper contained the finished statements. “This is the hard part,” said Joanne Knupp. Others agreed that getting their thoughts down as short phrases was easy compared to uniting their top three to five points into a clear meaningful statement. When attendees were asked

what they thought was the most important things to accomplish for the future of Bellefonte, one theme came through — cooperation between local businesses and local government are of prime importance. “We must increase the viability of downtown, by increasing activities that will attract people,” said Dr. James Dunn. The final Mission Statement of the Bellefonte Keystone Community program is expected to be completed in the near future.

Penn United hosts cleat swap for youth soccer players By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — For Centre County youth soccer players, it was like heaven on earth. At C3Sports along the Benner Pike on March 21, Penn United Soccer Academy hosted its cleat exchange. There were hundreds of cleats for players to choose from. “We put it together with only a week’s notice, so we’re really pleased we were able to do it,” said Danny Orton, director of Penn United Soccer Academy. “A lot of clubs do cleat swaps. Some will even include gear. Kids grow fast and a lot of parents have leftover cleats. It’s a nice way to pass cleats on to younger kids in the club.” The cleat swap is a pretty simple concept: Donate a gently worn pair of cleats and take another pair. Those who didn’t have a pair to trade simply had to pay $5 for a pair. Cleats are expensive and Orton said that the swap helps

families who have multiple players. “We’re always conscious of the fact that we want to make the sport accessible to everyone. Equipment is a part of that. Parents have talked about kids being too big for their cleats three months after they’ve been bought. It’s a lot of money, so it’s definitely a nice feature,” Orton said. The event also gets players excited for the upcoming season. Following a long, hard winter, Orton is thrilled that the snow has melted and players across Centre County and beyond will soon be hitting the pitch. “We have 15 (travel) teams right now this spring,” Orton said. “We’re at 230 players right now. In addition to that, we’ve got an in-house training program which is called micro-soccer. It’s training with professionals.” Penn United also has rec leagues for those who aren’t quite ready for the travel game. “We had over 100 kids in the rec league last fall. We’ve gone

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Local doctors deserve recognition, praise In celebration of National Doctors’ Day March 30, we would like to publicly recognize and thank all local physicians for their skill and compassion in caring for the medical needs of individuals and families in the region. The physicians in our region chose the honorable profession of medicine because of the desire to heal patients, improve their health and ultimately impact their lives in a positive and meaningful way. Their many contributions to ensuring high quality and compassionate healthcare are highlighted each and every day in the care they provide to all patients. We are proud of their pledge to diagnose and treat patients, and in their daily efforts to improve the health of the millions of people they serve. Wherever you receive your medical care, please join with us in recognizing and saluting all local physicians for the tremendous work they do on behalf of the people of central Pennsylvania. Raymond Nungesser, M.D. Regional medical director Geisinger Health System

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Questions linger on referendum By DON E. GORDON The State College Area School Board asks voters to approve a $85 million new debt referendum for a $115 million high school project. The property tax increase is 7.2 percent; 2.75 mills are added to the school property tax bill every year for 30 years. Add the 3 percent annual historic tax increase for a total whack of 10 percent. Let me be clear, the referendum amount is based exclusively on concepts, estimates, architectural renderings, PowerPoint briefings, advertising brochures and lots of talking. There are no constructions plans, bids, draft contracts, firm bond rates, interest amounts, industry standard cost analysis, or requirements definition specifications. There is no requirement to do anything except spend $85 million on a high school. A referendum is not a public contract. Nothing precludes a 2015 elected school board from significantly changing the project or building a different high school in another location. Nothing precludes a cost that exceeds $115 million. The rebuttal is: trust the school board, architect, contractor, financial advisers, consultant Michael Paston and the bollixed SCASD finance system that resulted in so much lack of high school repair over 20 years — failed repair despite annual 5 percent increases in revenue. Trust a system replete with finance blunders the past 20 years. The SCASD provides a masterful, ex-

AS I SEE IT pensive and repetitious advertising campaign bolstered by special interest groups and double-page magazine ads but absent comprehensive tax data. All this paid for by taxpayers. Taxpayers ask for the total property tax impact over five years. Instead, we are given a puzzle with many pieces missing, not fitting or force-fitted to a concept picture. Employee contracts renew in 2015. How much? Pension costs are exploding at twice the cost of the school. How much? Additional debt? How much? The school board explains that a 4 mill pension increase can be absorbed within the average 1.14 mill annual tax increase and pension reserve fund. That is improbable. The reserve is expended when the payroll and contribution rates reach apogee but continue for another 20 years. The high school problem was solved in 2010 when the board unanimously signed a resolution to implement the District Wide Facilities Master Plan. The plan directed incremental and concurrent improvements in the elementary and high schools. Two years’ work by the Schrader Group went up in smoke when the school board, special interest groups and a new superintendent started over in 2012. The board emphasizes that 70plus percent of surveyed voters in 2013 agreed to a $115 million high school. The school board needs

to stop dreaming and meet reality. Never mentioned is that only 36 percent of the same voters agreed to the 7.2 percent tax increase needed to pay for it; 64 percent did not. The Pennsylvania Associations of School Boards and Business Officials and very expensive school finance consultants prevented none of the blunders like the $10 million SWAP stupidity and the last $17 million over budget high school bid. That, despite $5 million spent on cost analysis before 2010. Do not expect taxpayers to accept a 7.2 percent new tax increase without verification by independent professional accountants. Confirm sufficient revenue to meet all expenditures without a considerable and prolonged tax increase. It is not just $85 million; the total cost over 30 years for the high school, debt and pension is about $475 million. The question is now asked: What is Plan B if the referendum fails? Is Plan B implementing Option C, 2009 District Wide Facility Master Plan, fix the high school, $75 million, and no referendum? We already paid once to do exactly what we are now asked to pay again. Readers are welcome to visit my website www.statecollegewatchdog. com to obtain more information about SCASD school taxes, salaries and PSERS impacting the referendum. The website is a member of the National and Pennsylvania Coalitions of Freedom of Information and no other group. Don Gordon resides in Patton Township.

Holding for-profit colleges accountable By Los Angeles Times For-profit colleges that wildly exaggerate their graduates’ success and talk prospective attendees into taking on extraordinary debt are not only harming their students but costing taxpayers billions of dollars on wasted Pell grants and defaulted federal student loans. After an earlier court defeat, the Obama administration is trying again to set rules to stop schools from overpromising to attract students. This time, the rules should stick. The administration has spent years looking for ways to crack down on the bad actors within the for-profit college industry, which accounts for just 13 percent of college enrollment but almost half of all federal student loan defaults. The misrepresentations made to prospective students have been widely documented; culinary schools, for instance, have been known to count janitors at fast-food restaurants as graduates who have secured work in their chosen field. But so far, aggressive lobbying and legal complaints by the schools have stymied reform. The new rules, announced this month, don’t only target for-profit colleges but apply to any non-degree program that promotes itself as a gateway to “gainful employment.” Applicants to such schools would not qualify for federal grants and loans if the default rate for the program they plan to attend is more than 30 percent and if loan payments regularly exceed a certain percentage of graduates’ incomes. It is expected that the rules will overwhelmingly affect for-profit colleges. Three years ago, a judge threw out part of a previous proposal, though he agreed that the federal government had the authority to impose rules on which programs would qualify for federal student aid. The for-profit college industry will almost certainly fight this proposal as vigorously as it has previous ones. The colleges contribute heavily to members of Congress. Some colleges have tightened practices to a degree, but a Government Accountability Office investigation studied 15 for-profit colleges in 2010 and found that all of them

engaged in at least some deceptive practices, by inflating graduation rates, giving misleading information about the cost of their programs, encouraging falsification of loan documents or exaggerating salaries for certain jobs. The administration isn’t trying to close the schools but rather to make the best use of federal student aid. About $26 billion in student loans and $10 billion in federal Pell grants go to students in for-profit college programs each year, with too little to show for it in terms of employed graduates and repaid loans. Only the college industry profits from this publicly funded scenario.

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Health & Wellness

Colon cancer screening is key to prevention HERSHEY — Every year about 50,000 Americans die of colon cancer. The disease is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, after lung cancer. According to Dr. Joel Haight, medical director of Penn State Hershey Endoscopy Center in State College, while still a deadly disease, the rate of colon cancer began decreasing in 1990 when people started to be tested more frequently. That’s good news, since Haight says screening is the key to prevention. “Timing really makes a difference to your survival,” he said. “If colon cancer is found early, it’s curable.” Colon cancer screening is highly beneficial because finding and removing polyps before they become cancerous reduces the future risk for getting colon cancer. For the general population, both men and women, normal screenings should begin at age 50 for Caucasians and 45 for African-Americans. Those without risk factors should have screenings once every 10 years. Those who have had abnormal results during a previous procedure, have a family history of colon cancer or have had colon polyps are considered at higher risk. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or other hereditary diseases may also have cause for concern. A physician may advise screenings at an earlier age

Centre LifeLink EMS now owns Phlebotomy Institute STATE COLLEGE — The Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA is now under the new ownership of Centre LifeLink EMS. It will remain under its original name, Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA, with many original course instructors, including Debra A. Smeal, who will serve as program director. The Phlebotomy Institute is the only phlebotomist certification program in Centre County. The program is still licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools, with 36 hours of class time over a six-week period. The institute will begin its first class tonight as a Centre LifeLink Health and Safety Training Center program. In addition to the phlebotomy program, Centre LifeLink EMS offers a wide range of health and safety training courses such as first aid, CPR, ACLS, emergency medical technician training and more. The phlebotomy program is now accepting applications for the fall 2014 class. Applications can be found on the Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA’s website, www.phlebotomyinstitute.com

‘Circle of Hope’ to meet PORT MATILDA — “Circle of Hope,” a meeting to connect those with special needs children and families, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 28, at Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church, 1776 Halfmoon Valley Road. For more information, contact Angie LaVanish at (814) 386-1826 or alavanish@live.com.

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EVERY YEAR, approximately 50,000 Americans die of colon cancer. However, many of those deaths could have been prevented with proper screenings. One misconception Haight warns against is that colon cancer is no longer a concern after a certain age. Though screening starts at age 50, colon cancer risk increases over time, so it is important for people to continue to be screened as they age. “The fact is that colon cancer risk increases with age; it never plateaus and it never goes down, it continues to rise with age,” he said.

School hearing tests do not detect noise exposure hearing loss HERSHEY — School hearing tests cannot effectively detect adolescent high-frequency hearing loss, which is typically caused by loud noise exposure, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. The Pennsylvania Department of Health mandates school-administered hearing screens for children in kindergarten to third, seventh and 11th grades. The school screenings primarily focus on low-frequency hearing loss. This is logical for young children who are more likely to develop low-frequency hearing loss due to fluid in the ear after a bad cold or an ear infection. Adolescents, however, are more susceptible to highfrequency hearing loss, usually brought on by exposure to loud noises. Yet, the same tests are used on adolescents and young children. Dr. Deepa Sekhar, assistant professor of pediatrics, compared the results of a special hearing screening designed to detect noise-related high-frequency hearing loss with the results of the standard Pennsylvania school hearing test. The researchers reported their findings in the Journal of Medical Screening. Both screenings test the ability to hear a tone at a specific loudness. The tone is played at different frequencies, or pitches. The screening for noise-related hearing loss tests the ability to hear higher pitches, up to twice the frequency of the Pennsylvania school screen. Screening participants were 11th grade students at Hershey High School. Researchers administered both the statewide school screening and a high-frequency screening. Of the 282 participants, five failed the Pennsylvania school test and 85 failed the noise-related test. Of the group of 48 students who returned for testing by an audiologist in a soundproof booth, nine were diagnosed with hearing loss. “More participants failed the initial screening than we predicted,” said Sekhar. “Even with the effort and care put in by school nurses across the state, the current Pennsylvania school screen just isn’t designed to detect highfrequency hearing loss in adolescents.” One in five adolescents experiences hearing loss, and most of this is high-frequency hearing loss related to continued exposure to noise hazards. Early detection and avoidance of loud noises can prevent hearing loss from progressing. To efficiently detect adolescent hearing loss, schools across the U.S. may need to consider alternate tests that are better designed to detect noise-related high-frequency hearing loss.

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A RECENT STUDY by the Penn State College of Medicine revealed that school hearing tests cannot effectively detect adolescent high-frequency hearing loss.

“The results of this study have the potential to reach schools across the nation, as many use screens similar to those used in Pennsylvania schools,” said Sekhar. “We are currently working on a follow-up study at Lebanon High School in partnership with Penn State Nursing to further improve the high-frequency school hearing screen for use in the school setting.” Other researchers on the study were Tonya King, professor of biostatistics; Beth Czarnecki, audiologist; Shannon Grounds, audiologist; Ashley Barr, audiologist; and Ian Paul, professor of pediatrics and public health sciences, Penn State College of Medicine; Soha Ghossaini, associate professor of otolaryngology, University of Illinois at Chicago; Thomas Zalewski, Bloomsburg University; Julie Rhoades, Impulse Monitoring Inc.; and Barry Deese, Summit ENT & Hearing Services. The Academic Pediatric Association/Maternal and Child Health Bureau Young Investigator Award funded this research.

‘Look Good’ program needs volunteers STATE COLLEGE — The American Cancer Society is looking for licensed cosmetologists and general program volunteers to assist with its “Look Good … Feel Better” program at the ACS’s office at 1375 Martin St. in State College. “Look Good … Feel Better” is a free, non-medical program that helps women facing cancer combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment and restore their self-esteem. Each session is led by a certified licensed beauty professional.

The general program volunteers help set up the room, greet patients, assist the beauty professional during the session, help promote the local program and send the society the session’s paperwork. Some volunteers may be asked to help store program supplies. Training will be provided to all interested volunteers. For more information, contact Jan Ulmer at (570) 3264149 or jan.ulmer@cancer.org.

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Mount Nittany awarded advanced certification in inpatient diabetes care

TOOTH FAIRY VISITS

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AS PART OF their community service requirement, students in the CPI dental assisting program held their yearly Preschool Education Day for the students in the CPI early childhood education program. The preschoolers participated in several activities including games (“Good Food/Bad Food” and “Pin the Tooth in the Tooth Fairy’s Hand”), a short video on Cavity Creeps, brushing and flossing mouth models, “Dress Like a Dental Team Member,” and a visit from the Tooth Fairy who read a book about visiting the dentist. The children also had their pictures taken with the State College Spikes’ “Tooth.” Most important, all the preschoolers were given a tooth brush packet, encouraged to brush their teeth two times a day and share what they learned with their families.

CPI and Centre Crest partner for nurse aide training program BELLEFONTE — The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology held a graduation ceremony on March 10 at Centre Crest in Bellefonte for a nurse aide training program. The nine graduates are now working at Centre Crest as nurse aids. Centre Crest employees Jennifer Eslinger and Dana Keeler said that Centre Crest was thankful to have the CPI class held on their premises because the students benefited from being with the residents. They were pleased that the students were excited about long-term care and welcomed them to their facility. Centre Crest is enthusiastic about partnering with CPI and looking forward to future classes. Naomi Williams, CPI nurse aide training program instructor, felt that this group of students was hardworking, capable and particularly motivated to do their best for the residents at Centre Crest. Many family members and friends attended the graduation ceremony. Family member Brenda Watson said that mother and daughter team Wendy and Ashley Sliger studied together. “They really encouraged each other,” Watson said. The CPI nurse aide training program, which is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is a rigorous 120-hour program that has a lasting, positive impact on the residents of central Pennsylvania.

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THE MOTHER and daughter team of Wendy, left, and Ashley Sliger studied together for CPI’s nurse aide training program, from which they both recently graduated. The next training program will begin on Tuesday, April 8, and additional information can be found at www.cpi.edu or by calling CPI’s adult education office at (814) 359-2793.

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STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its inpatient diabetes care program by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. The certification award recognizes the medical center’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. Mount Nittany Medical Center underwent a rigorous on-site review on March 7. A Joint Commission expert reviewer evaluated the medical center for compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as inpatient diabetes care-specific standards, clinical practice guidelines and performance measures. The inpatient diabetes certification program is based on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Clinical Practice Recommendations. “In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, Mount Nittany Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients with diabetes,” says Jean Range, executive director, Disease-Specific Care Certification, The Joint Commission. “Certification is a voluntary process and I commend the medical center for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.” “With a mission of making people healthier, our entire organization benefits from Mount Nittany Medical Center’s excellent inpatient diabetes care, which has been recognized by The Joint Commission with this certification,” says Dr. Jan Ulbrecht, medical director of the Mount Nittany Health Diabetes Network. “Achieving

Joint Commission advanced certification in inpatient diabetes care also is another major step toward our goal of diagnosing, treating, managing and, ideally, combating diabetes across our region.” The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification for Inpatient Diabetes Care, developed in conjunction with the ADA, provides standards related to: n Staff education requirements n Written blood glucose monitoring protocols n Plans for the treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia n Data collection of incidences of hypoglycemia n Patient education on self-management of diabetes n An identified program champion or program champion team Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the U.S., including more than 10,600 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,600 other organizations that provide long term care, behavioral care, laboratory and ambulatory care services. The Joint Commission also certifies more than 2,400 disease-specific care programs and 400 health care staffing services. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

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Benner Elementary celebrates Read Across America BELLEFONTE — Students at Benner Elementary had additional reasons to be motivated to read in recent weeks in anticipation of the annual Read Across America celebration. Students just could not get enough to read and could be found reading books while getting off the bus, eating lunch and during recess. During the week of Feb. 17, students documented the number of books they read during the week in reading logs and turned in the logs to earn tickets. Students could enter their tickets into several prize raffle containers. Being raffled off were baskets filled with books, as well as opportunities to “pie” teachers and support staff members, spray dye onto teachers’ hair, and help to duct tape the principal to the wall. By the end of the week, teachers had given out more than 2,500 tickets and the prize containers were nearly overflowing. A different goal was set for the week of Feb. 24. A giant map of the United States was displayed on the bulletin board in the main hallway and each classroom set a goal of how many books its students were going to attempt to read during the week. Each book read was equivalent to two miles on the map, with the school trying to “Read Across America” as the students recorded and turned in their reading logs indicating how many books they had read.

By Friday morning, the amazing Benner Bears read 1,712 books and had read their way across the map. Most classroom libraries will be getting new books on their shelves as a result of meeting their Read Across America goals. On the afternoon of Feb. 28, there was an assembly to celebrate the students’ hard work. The student body laughed and cheered as one student’s ticket was drawn from the container and she spray painted principal Kris Vancas’ hair green with a touch of glitter. Even more laughter erupted from the multi-purpose room as tickets were drawn for students to attach Vancas to a wall with duct tape. While Vancas was “hanging around” in the back of the room, the assembly continued as students spray dyed the hair of two teachers before others had the opportunity to throw whipped cream pies at other teachers. That evening, students were invited back to school with their families to enjoy a free pizza dinner and birthday cake in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. As the children arrived, they entered their names in a drawing for themed book baskets. Families played book bingo together and winners were able to choose new books for their home libraries. At the end of the evening all children in attendance

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BENNER ELEMENTARY principal Kris Vancas (in back) was duct-taped to a wall recently as part of a Read Across America promotion. Students also got a chance to “dye” his hair green. were each able to leave with at least one new book. The students at Benner Elementary worked hard at reading as the school cel-

ebrated Read Across America. As Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

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MEMBERS OF Leadership Centre County recently visited CPI. Pictured, from left, are Jonathan Friedman, Mark Higgins, Wendy Vinhage, Susanna Paul and Susan Swain.

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dents and had the opportunity to talk with a group of students about leadership and careers. “As a former educator, I was particularly struck by the obvious excitement for learning. Everyone we met seemed engaged and focused in a way that I found quite noteworthy for students of that age,” said Susanna Paul of Housing Transitions Inc. “CPI is clearly doing a great job of educating them to have pride in their work, a passion for lifelong learning and confidence to pursue their dreams. I can’t tell you who impressed me more — the faculty, whose enthusiasm for CPI appears to carry over into everything they do, or the students, who spoke so articulately and with such passion about the benefits they are reaping from the outstanding programs at CPI.”

Lock Haven University to host open house LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University will host an open house beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at its campus in Lock Haven. During the program, prospective students will learn more about their majors, tour campus and enjoy a complimentary

lunch in Bentley Dining Hall. Financial aid and athletics will host presentations at the end of the day. Additionally, staff members from the office of admissions will be available to answer questions. To register for the open house program, visit www.lhup. edu/admissions/oh or call (570) 484-2027.

Rotary students visit Park Forest Day Nursery STATE COLLEGE — Following a campaign at State College High School to gather donations of children’s books, Rotary Interact students visited the Park Forest Day Nursery on Feb. 20 to read some of the books to the 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds at the school. After the event, every student at the pre-

school, which is supported by United Way and private donations, was invited to select a book to take home. Interact is a service club at the State College High School sponsored by the State College Rotary Club to foster youth awareness of Rotary and engage students in local community service.

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CPI hosts open house on Marcellus shale By DR. MARIANNE HAZEL Special to The Gazette

PLEASANT GAP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) hosted a Marcellus Shale/ Natural Gas Related Industries Open House on Feb. 27 in its Transportation Training Center. In addition to seeing what CPI is offering to support the workforce, many local government, business and industry partners were on hand to show what central Pennsylvania can do for the natural gas industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important to promote a local workforce. CPI has a unique opportunity to highlight their students and graduates to the natural gas industry, and industry has a tremendous opportunity to utilize these services. Train here, work here,â&#x20AC;? said Eric Cowden, Marcellus Shale Coalition Community Outreach Program manager. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about CPIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wide variety of programs, certifications, latest technology and equipment. Guided tours were offered, and visitors participated in CPI demonstrations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;CPI was extremely pleased to have so many partners join us for this event. We wanted to showcase what the Centre Region can do for the natural gas industry. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really one-stop shopping. CPI trains and educates the local workforce, our community businesses offer services, and our local government supports the natural gas industries. This is especially critical, as the industry grows. We can have a direct impact on workforce and economic development,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Marianne Hazel, CPI adult and postsecondary program manager. Partners included First National Bank, Marcellus Shale Coalition, PA Career Link, Centre County Natural Task Force/Centre County Planning Office, Marcellus Business Central, American Foundations, Sen. Jake Cormanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office,

Central Pennsylvania Visitors and Convention Bureau, ABC Central Pennsylvania Chapter, DMI International and the Centre County Public Safety Training Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to be associated with CPI and all of the great work they have done, and will do, preparing people for the Marcellus Shale industry,â&#x20AC;? said Arthur Dangel Jr., vice-president and financial adviser for First National Bank Wealth Management. CPI also announced its global partnership with Case Construction Equipment as one of four regional training sites in North America. CPI will offer adult and high school students a Case emphasis in its diesel technician program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Partnering with Case Construction Equipment is going to allow CPIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diesel technician program to advance into a class of its own. Not only will we have the newest equipment, we will have all the training aids to enable our students for their future in this industry,â&#x20AC;? said Brian Grove, CPI instructor. Case Construction Equipment will provide CPI with heavy diesel construction equipment to ensure that students are receiving training on the latest equipment and will provide instructor training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an ongoing need in the construction equipment business to recruit trained technicians that employers can rely on to be proficient on day one,â&#x20AC;? said James Ruffalo, Case Construction Equipment service development manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;CPIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s push to create programs that will supply the industry with qualified employees is exactly what Case Construction Equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary goal is while establishing this program. Caseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local dealer, Groff Tractor, supports the natural gas industry, CPI supports the gas industry, and, with this partnership, Case is doing our part to back their efforts.

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INSTRUCTOR DAVE PRIESTER guides a visitor on the CDL simulator during CPIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent Marcellus Shale/Natural Gas Open House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One key variable to being profitable in the natural gas business is machine-up time. A machine that is sitting idle is not able to generate revenue. Our efforts in this partnership will minimize machine-down time, increasing revenue for our customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When our customers are successful, we are successful. We are all excited about establishing this program as we will all benefit from its creation, especially the future workforce.â&#x20AC;?

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March 27-April 2, 2014

Millheim hosts old-time radio show fundraiser By SAM STITZER

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MILLHEIM — Walking into the Brementown Ballroom on Main Street in Millheim on the evening of March 21 was like stepping back in time to the golden age of radio. A group of citizens organizing a lowpower FM community radio station under the auspices of the Penns Valley Conservation Association was holding a “radio show” to raise money to purchase broadcasting equipment. Organizers have received FCC permission to construct a Millheim-based station transmitting on a frequency of 101.7 megahertz using the call letters WSOV — Sounds of the Valley. Recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation changes have allowed the creation of low-power (100 watts maximum) community access stations on the FM band. The atmosphere in the room was a throwback to the days when big band performances were often broadcast live from elegant settings such as the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and similar venues around the country. Radio emcee Gary Gyekis, wearing a necktie and a vintage fedora hat, opened the show. “We’re doing our radio show brought to you by the Penns Valley Conservation Association and WSOV from the Brementown Ballroom,” announced Gyekis. Adding to the old-time broadcast mood was a lighted “On Air” sign, a 1940s-style

prop microphone and an “applause” sign held up by an assistant. The show was being recorded for future broadcasting when WSOV goes on the air. The radio show featured some of the area’s best bluegrass and folk musicians. On the schedule were Eric Farmer, Nell Hanssen, Cory Neidig, The Rattie Brothers, Harold Taddy and The Stevedors. The audience of about 75 people gave the performers plenty of enthusiastic applause and cheers for their music. Radio station committee members Lisa Marshall and Larry Wolken addressed the task of acquiring equipment for the station. “We need to raise about $12,000 to be up and running,” said Wolken. “A lot of the equipment we can get second hand, and a lot of it we can’t.” He noted the need for a radio station to be broadcasting continuously, and not be down due to equipment failures. “We want a new transmitter,” said Wolken. “We don’t want to save money on that.” He said that modern transmitters allow equipment manufacturers to dial into the transmitter to diagnose problems remotely, which helps stations get back on the air quickly in the event of any malfunction. Wolken said the FCC requires all radio stations in the country to have an Emergency Broadcasting System transmitter which is tied into the station’s main transmitter. These devices are tied to the Internet and will automatically interrupt normal broadcasting in the event of local

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ABOUT 75 people attended the WSOV radio station fundraiser at Brementown Ballroom. or national emergencies. “That will cost $2,500,” said Wolken. Marshall noted the need for equipment funding. “If we had programs, we could sell sponsorship, but in order to have programs, we need equipment,” said Marshall. She noted that finding good quality used equipment may not be easy.

“They (the FCC) opened this window and a whole bunch of people applied, so all over the country there are people just like us looking for equipment,” she said. A second fundraising show is planned to be held in May. Wolken said WSOV may not go on the air for another nine to 12 months, depending on how quickly funds can be raised and the equipment installed.

Millheim Cub Scouts hold Blue and Gold Banquet By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — Millheim Cub Scout Pack 88 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet on March 22 in the cafeteria of Penns Valley Area High School. More than 150 Cubs, parents, grandparents and friends attended the event. Pack 88 has 35 members, ranging from Tiger Cubs to Webelos. The pack is sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church in Millheim. Following the meal, Cubmaster John Hawkins spoke, thanking all the other leaders, helpers, parents and the Cubs for their hard work throughout the year. Boy Scouts of America District Commissioner Amy Harden addressed the group, noting that Pack 88 is one of the largest Cub Scout packs in the area. “I want to thank you all for your help and support in keeping scouting alive,” Harden said. “Parents are doing a great job here in the Penns Valley area.” Cub Scout rank awards were given out next, with boys advancing through the Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos ranks. The awards concluded with the Arrow of Light awards given to Webelos members leaving the Cub Scout program and advancing to the Boy Scouts. Scouts receiving the Arrow of Light awards were Wyatt Auman, Richard Markle and Lance Yearick. The Arrow of Light is the highest award given to Cub Scouts and represents a rite of passage into the Boy Scouting program. The Arrow of Light pin is the only

Cub Scouting award that is permitted to be worn on a Boy Scout’s uniform and on adult Scout leader uniforms. The emblem features the outline of the rising sun with seven rays and the rays represent the seven days of the week and seven virtues of life that Scouts strive for: wisdom, courage, self-control, justice, faith, hope and love. Across the solar outline lies an arrow. Each graduating boy received a large arrow as part of the award. Auman, Markle, Yearick and Skye Wheland then crossed over the symbolic bridge to the Boy Scouting program, becoming new members of Millheim Boy Scout Troop 88. Hawkins addressed the boys as they crossed the bridge. “In a few minutes, you will no longer be Webelo Scouts. I hope and pray that the desire, eagerness, interest and free spirit that you have shown in Cub Scouting carries over into your families, churches, schoolrooms, your circles of friends and everything you do in your lives,” said Hawkins. Another part of this annual event was the cake bake competition. The Scouts and their fathers or other male relatives baked and decorated cakes following one of several themes. The main theme of this year’s event was superheroes. The cakes showed a wide variety of creative designs. Many followed the superheroes theme with Superman and Batman emblems, while others showed a camping scene with blue icing streams and graham cracker tents, or were in the shape of a snake, a volcano,

EcoCAR2 on display at Stocker Chevrolet STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s Advanced Vehicle Team, which is participating in EcoCAR2, will host a consumer event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Stocker Chevrolet, 701 Benner Pike in State College. The event aims to highlight the importance of alternative fuel vehicles and the future of the automotive industry. EcoCAR2 is a three-year competition that features 15 universities from across North America. Competitors work to reengineer a hybrid electric vehicle dedicated to conserving energy and performing professionally.

Penn State’s Advanced Vehicle Team is currently in the third year of the competition and is working to continue its award-winning reputation with another first place title. At the March 29 event, members of PSU AVT will discuss the EcoCAR2 competition, the team’s series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and the practical benefits of hybrid vehicles to the local community. The event is open to the State College community, as well as Penn State students, faculty and staff. For more information, visit www.hev. psu.edu.

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WEBELOS CROSSING over to Boy Scouts were, from left, Lance Yearick, Wyatt Auman, Richard Markle and Skye Wheland. Members of Boy Scout Troop 88 stand behind the boys. a dump truck or an oversized platter of french fries and a hot dog. The banquet finale was the cake auction. Auctioneer George Witherite led the

bidding and the crowd got into the auction spirit, with one cake even fetching $75 thanks to a bidding war between grandparents.

Fifth annual ‘Walk With Me’ set STATE COLLEGE — Easter Seals in State College will hold its fifth annual Walk With Me: Heroes for Heroes at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the Pennsylvania Military Museum. This signature Easter Seals event raises much needed funds for programs and services that benefit adults and children with disabilities in the Centre region. This year’s honorary chair is Capt. Ryan McCombie, former Navy SEAL and current member of the Penn State board of directors. He has the role for the second consecutive year. He will be joined by Easter Seals ambassadors and the PSU Nittany Lion. Also participating will be 3WZ-FM and its mascot, Zippy the Zebra. 3WZ will be emceeing and playing fun and family tunes for the walkers. Other sponsors of the walk

include Capital BlueCross, PSECU, the Dunlap Meckley Dean VFW Post 5825, Best Western University Park and DelGrosso’s Amusement Park. Easter Seals also thanks Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, the Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Lions Club of Boalsburg, Subway and the Pump Station. Registration for Walk With Me begins at 10 a.m., followed by brief remarks at 10:45. To register, visit www.walkwithme. org/statecollege. The walk will be followed by lunch, vendors and a field day for children. Some of the attractions will include Ride With Me — a photo opportunity with Moto Hang, a local motorcycle club — and products from Pink Zebra. For more information about Walk With Me or Easter Seals in State College, contact Liz Wainright at (814) 689-1911.

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Rediscovering Happy Valley: Penn State Baseball JOHN PATISHNOCK

lege World Series last year. The Nittany Lions also welcome West Virginia for one game in early April. I’m familiar with Indiana, which recently began playing in a new stadium. Because I love watching baseball, and corn fields outnumbered social options in the small town in Indiana where I was living, I routinely made the 70-mile trip to Bloomington last year to watch the team play. I even saw one game against Penn State. Now, fortunately, I have a much shorter drive if I want to watch some quality college baseball. And Medlar Field at Lubrano Park isn’t just any ballpark. Last year, Steve Jones described Medlar as a “mini-palace” during a Q&A about the Spikes, and he was exactly right. In a lot of ways, Medlar reminds me of Victory Field, the Indianapolis field that’s home to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ AAA-affiliate. Each boasts spacious seating, a picturesque view beyond the outfield and a helpful staff willing to do anything necessary to provide a pleasant experience. So for a lot of reasons, it’s good to have baseball back. Last Tuesday marked not only Penn State’s home opener, but also the first home contest for first-year coach Rob Cooper. I met Cooper a few weeks ago at the HUB-Robeson Center, where students were purchasing season tickets. Cooper’s fairly active on Twitter, regularly interacting with students, and he was just as gregarious in person. He talked about Cooper’s Town, the student section with a cool name, and said he’d be happy to help me any way he could this season. That isn’t unusual for a coach to say, but Cooper continually shows that he’s ecstatic to have landed in Happy Valley. And for a guy who’s coached across the country and the world — Cooper coached in an 18U tournament in Taiwan last year — Medlar still represents a unique experience.

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PENN STATE baseball has one of the best stadiums in the Big Ten. Under first-year head coach Rob Cooper, the Nittany Lions look to fill the place. Sitting in the front row on the third base side, with their feet propped up on Bucknell’s dugout, Penn State students were particularly loud Saturday. And the Penn State women’s lacrosse team also was in attendance to show its support, which Cooper noticed. The majority of the schedule waits ahead for Penn State, and with better weather implying more fans will show up at the ballpark, it should be a fun season —

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March 27-April 2, 2014

Millheim symposium attracts outdoor enthusiasts By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

MILLHEIM â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A symposium focusing on outdoor recreational opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania area was held at the Brementown Ballroom in Millheim on March 23. Event organizer Bill Wolfe is a mountain biking enthusiast, and operates a website called trail2creek.com, which shows the locations of local outdoor activities including mountain biking trails, fishing streams, canoeing sites, and others. Wolfe gathered several local outfitters and recreational organizations together for the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tried to focus on a lot of clubs and organizations, just to get their names out,â&#x20AC;? said Wolfe. Present at the symposium were representatives of the Nittany Mountain Bikers Association, the Bald Eagle Mountain Bikers Association, the Canoe Club of Centre County and several others. Among the displays was one from James Fulcher, who operates Keepers of the Earth School of Primitive Skills in Spring Mills. Fulcher teaches basic and advanced survival skills, as well as making moccasins and bows and arrows. Fulcher said that many of the skills were used by Native Americans, but some go back much farther. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are caveman skills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making fire by friction, and tools from stone,â&#x20AC;? said Fulcher. He displayed pieces of deer sinew, which was used by Native Americans to make cord for sewing moccasins and stringing bows, and he showed arrowheads and a drill point made of obsidian, a hard stone which can be made to be very sharp. Fulcher was raised in Cascade, Colo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peak was my backyard,â&#x20AC;? said Fulcher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom knew to holler a half hour before dinner, because it would take me that long to get down the mountain.â&#x20AC;? He has refined his survival skills throughout his life. Fulcher and his wife reside in Selinsgrove, but they are in the process of moving to Penns Valley. Earnest Boyd, chairman of the executive committee of the Moshannon Group of the Sierra Club, attended the symposium. He spoke of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concern over the harmful effects of hydraulic fracking used in the extraction of shale gas. He noted that gas wells often become unproductive after just two or three years and are closed. They sometimes continue to leak methane gas into the atmosphere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Methane is a far worse greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide,â&#x20AC;? said Boyd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explosive.â&#x20AC;? He cited methane explosions which have occurred due to leakage from wells. Michael Kurelja represented the Lewisburg-based Bald Eagle Mountain Bikers Association (BEMBA), which works

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JAMES FULCHER represented the Keepers of the Earth School of Primitive Skills, which teaches basic and advanced survival skills. to promote mountain biking in the Bald Eagle State Forest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to increase access for mountain biking, and make it a friendlier place to be,â&#x20AC;? said Kurelja. He said BEMBA members also perform work such as removing fallen trees and filling in muddy areas to maintain and improve biking trails. They work with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which lacks sufficient manpower to maintain all the bike trails in the state forest area. BEMBA also hosts mountain bike group rides.

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Windows XP and Office 2003 support ends April 8 On Tuesday, April 8, Microsoft will end support for the Windows XP operating system and the Microsoft Office 2003 business software suite. After that date, the programs will function, but they will not receive automatic software updates. Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance to resolve problems. Users should either upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and a current version of Office, or buy a new computer. There are significant risks for computer owners who do not upgrade and continue to use their computers. Without security updates, computers will not have adequate protection from spyware, viruses and other malicious software, even if anti-virus programs are used. If a computer becomes infected, data can be stolen or damaged, identity theft can occur, and the compromised computer may infect other Karen Dabney computers. covers a variety of Upgrading from Windows XP to events for The Windows 7 or 8.1 requires the hard Centre County drive to be erased before installation. Gazette. Email her All data, settings and programs must at correspondent@ be backed up onto another hard drive, centrecounty USB flash drive, CD or cloud storage gazette.com prior to the upgrade. Not all older computers have the capacity to run Windows 7 or 8.1. To determine whether a computer is a candidate for the upgrade, the system requirements for the new version of Windows should be compared with the computerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system information.

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For computer owners who prefer to upgrade the computer themselves rather than hiring a computer technician, Microsoft has created a tutorial, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows Vista or Windows XP,â&#x20AC;? http://windows.microsoft.com/ en-us/windows-8/upgrade-from-windows-vista-xptutorial?utm_source=Microsoft+XP+Support&utm_ campaign=windows-xp&utm_medium=email. Business owners have access to another resource. The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers reports, in the March 2014 SBDC Advisor, that Microsoft estimates more than 20 percent of small businesses are currently using Windows XP. Recognizing the challenges that this presents, the SBDC Advisor recommends that â&#x20AC;&#x153;business owners interested in personalized no-fee consulting on critical business processes should contact their local SBDC for assistance.â&#x20AC;? For more information, visit the Microsoft website, www. microsoft.com.

STOCKER SUBARU recently presented a check to Centre County PAWS. Pictured, from left, are Christine Faust, Centre County Paws; Gene Stocker, Stocker Subaru; Cory Stocker, Stocker Subaru; Laurie Voinchet, Stocker Subaru and Adam Shea, Subaru of America.

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BELLEFONTE — Anna M. Lewis, author of “Women of Steel and Stone,” published by Chicago Review Press, signed copies of her book at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County on March 22. Bellefonte architect Anna Wagner Keichline was one of the 22 women architects, engineers and landscape designers profiled in the book. The American Society of University Women sponsored the event, which was well attended by members of the group and the general public. A reception with refreshments was served first, followed by the program. Nancy Perkins, great niece of Keichline, spoke about her great aunt and presented a slide show about some of Keichline’s work. Lewis then discussed her book and her career, which has included being an award-winning toy inventor and creativity advocate. She teaches classes on cartooning, game design, arts and crafts, and painting through her company, Ideasplash. — Connie Cousins

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In a word, effort to ban â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bossyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is misguided Is adversity always a negative, or does it sometimes provide us with motivation to succeed? The banning of â&#x20AC;&#x153;bossyâ&#x20AC;? came up in a conversation with my oldest daughter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a college graduate, successful professional and leader in her own right. We were driving to yoga together and she asked me if I had heard of the effort to ban the word. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You used to call me bossy, right?â&#x20AC;? she asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because you were bossy,â&#x20AC;? I responded. One of my favorite kid stories is from when she was about six years old and set up a school in our family room one afternoon. She immediately put her fouryear-old sister in the role of student. Big sister then proceeded to march little sister around with orders and directions in her very best teacher voice. Even more amusing was her assignment of six-month-old brother to the role of principal. He sat in his infant seat, oblivious to his administrative duties. None of her actual teachers had been particularly authoritative in their teaching style, so it was interesting to see her interpretation of their leadership. (My daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s female principal was also considerably more involved in the school activities than her sleeping brother.) She was all about bossy. To me, bossy means telling other people what to do when you really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have authority or responsibility over that person. A sibling. A friend. A significant other. In other words, maybe that ninth grade teacher thought that Sandberg was asserting authority over others that she did not have. Maybe she really was being bossy. Although I admire Sandbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willingness to stand with young women and to serve as a role model, I think this particular public relations campaign may have missed the mark.

There are worse things than being called bossy. Sheryl Sandberg, Facebookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief operation officer, has teamed with the Girl Scouts of America in a campaign to ban the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;bossy.â&#x20AC;? Citing a discouraging message and negative labeling for females who are seen as aggressive, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;bossy,â&#x20AC;? the mission is to support girls and women in their efforts to lead. In many of the print and video interviews, Sandberg shares the story of a ninth grade teacher calling her bossy for what SandPatty Kleban, a col- berg perceived to be umnist for State the same behaviors for College.com, lives which boys were lain Patton Townbeled as leaders. ship. She is an Sandberg has soinstructor at Penn licited the support of State. Her views celebrities such as Beand opinions do yonce and Condaleeza not necessarily Rice to join her in her reflect those of the a national initiative to university. advocate for more opportunities for and support of girls and women in leadership roles, and to erase the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;bossyâ&#x20AC;? from our collective vocabularies. When I first heard about this effort, two things came to mind. First, there are worse things in life than being called bossy. Second, Sandberg â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a summa cum laude graduate of Harvard, former Google executive and one of Time magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most influential people, whose personal worth is reportedly in excess of a billion dollars â&#x20AC;&#x201D; doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to have been harmed all that much by being called bossy.

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girls, and yet we expect them to perform at the same level as their female counterparts. Nationwide, universities are seeing decreases in enrollments for men. We label boys who show emotions as not quite tough enough and equate athleticism with leadership. If we ban bossy, should we ban the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;sissy,â&#x20AC;? too? There is no question that words can hurt. A colleague from the early days of my career used to have a poem in her office. It outlined the premise behind Sandbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission to ban bossy. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bitch; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a leader. She knew someone; he knew how to network. She is controlling; he is firm. The list of differences in that poem pointed out that double standards that many perceive continue for women today. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen some offensive words become almost taboo because of a social movement directed toward respect and against discrimination. If we are going to start a list, I have some excellent suggestions for words that should be permanently banned because of the message behind those words. In my opinion, there are much worse things to be called than bossy. We are only as limited by the labels that others give us as we decide to be. Ask Sheryl Sandberg.

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Shoe repairman takes old-school approach to craft By C.J. DOON StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — For Angelo Card, owner of Custom Shoe Repair in downtown State College, fixing and crafting shoes by hand is just something he grew up doing. “It’s kind of like farming,” says Card. “You’re always around it. My entire family worked here. Everybody worked with shoes.” Card, 44, was just three years old when his grandfather, Angelo N. Card, bought a little store on 210 S. Allen St. in 1973, converting an old barber shop into the new home for his cobbling business. Card spent countless hours learning tools of the trade from his grandfather as a young boy, and at age 12, he began repairing shoes in the place he calls home. “We had good times in the shop that most people wouldn’t understand,” he says. “When you think of your childhood, you’re thinking of your childhood at home. This was it. The house, basically, was just a place to sleep.” “I have more memories of this shop then I do of the house,” says Card, who grew up here and attended State College High School. When his grandfather was diagnosed with cancer and looking to sell the store, Card wanted to continue in his grandfather’s footsteps, but wasn’t sure if he could handle the daily grind of being a small business owner. “I was working for him, and really didn’t have interest in buying the shop,” says Card. “I liked doing the work, but being a business manager is a pain.”

However, he noticed something about the man who was set to buy the store — something he didn’t like. He wasn’t a good craftsman, and, in Card’s opinion, was just looking for a way to make a quick buck. The shop wasn’t a priority for him. Card believed he was going to run the store into the ground, erasing the legacy he and his family worked so hard to build. So, at the age of 24, he jumped at the opportunity to become the new owner. “It was a smart move,” says Card. “You’re either going to work for the guy, or you’re just gonna own it. Went to the bank, got a loan and here we are.” For 30 years, Card has been working as a full-time shoe repairmen. He once held a job doing upholstery work for a car shop, but still continued to repair shoes at night. Beginning each day at 7:30 a.m. with coffee and a cigar, he says there’s no substitute for that feeling of accomplishment after a day of hard labor. Repairing close to 50 shoes a day, his shop is open for business five days a week. On the weekends, you’ll find the doors locked, but the light’s still on. Card is in the back next to the main finishing machine, doing the sanding, shining, trimming, “lifeblood of the shop,” cobbling seven days a week. “I like the older ways,” he says. “I like working for a living and being tired at the end of the day. There’s a real contentment in working hard, laying down and having a good night’s sleep.” Card doesn’t even take a lunch break. In fact, in the three decades he’s been cobbling, not once has he ever left to go get something to eat. No sit-down meals. No fast

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food. When his stomach starts to grumble, he’ll grab a pack of peanut butter crackers or Little Debbie cakes off the dusty shelves, next to the piles of shoes, leather and polish, and have a snack. “That’s all I’ve ever done,” says Card. “A full lunch and going to take an hour break might be a beautiful thing, but I’m in the mindset, ‘You don’t miss what you don’t know.’ I’ve never done it, so I’m happy. This works for me.” Card considers himself “old-school,” and you can see why when you walk in the door. Rustic wood panels cover the walls, while stacks of newly-repaired shoes wait in neatly-packed brown paper bags on a shelf by the counter. Next to the door, a high-backed chair sits a few feet off the ground, ready for customers who want an old-fashioned shoe shine. His inventory system is old school, too. When customers hand Card their shoes, he attaches a small yellow tag next to the laces, rips off one end and hands it back to the customer as a receipt. Some have called the system archaic and would like to see a computerized system instead. His response? Not a chance. “I don’t want to modernize it,” he says. “This system has worked for over a hundred years. Why would I change it?” Like many craftsmen, the quality of his work is something Card takes great pride in. Most of the craftsmanship, he says, is something customers will never see. Even though the average person couldn’t tell a good repair job from a bad one, Card says he always puts in his best work because his name and reputation are attached to every shoe that leaves his capable hands. He picks up a shoe above the polishing machine and turns it over to reveal a new sole he put on a few days ago. “You take the care to make sure that the sole you’re putting on is the same way you had it on,” he says, brushing his fingers over the smooth surface. “You take care of your splice, make sure everything’s smooth, seamless. Some guys just don’t care. They’ll slap it on and leave a big hump,” he says, pointing to where the sole of the shoe meets the heel. “Most of what provides the craftsmanship is what you never see. It’s on the inside.” He points to the pair he’s currently working on, a black boot with a sole in need of restitching. The “welding,” the strip of leather that outlines the bottom of the shoe, was worn out. The factory that manufactured the shoe had done a poor job of stitching. Card is replacing it. “Not everybody would,” he says. While it might seem obvious to some, Card knows there are people out there in all professions who try to get by doing as little work as possible. Unfortunately, some people take advantage of their customers. “If you’re gonna lie your way to profit, that’s a short life span,” he says. “We’ve been in this room for 40 years. ... I’ve never believed in a fly-by-night business — and I don’t want anybody doing that to me.” Caring for a wife and four girls, the two oldest of whom are Penn State students, Card certainly understands the value of a steady income and good business to a working family. However, some people who come into the shop looking to get their shoes repaired are turned away. Remarkably, Card will often advise against repair if the cost outweighs the price of a new pair. Leaving extra money on the table, he says, is the least of his concerns. “You’re never going to be rich doing labor,” says Card. “It’s about doing a job that you like, raising your family. A good, small life.” In the end, it all comes down to a sense of fulfillment. Of working with your hands. Of being autonomous. Of doing something you can be proud of. “I was taught to build a shoe with quality. On a lot of the cheaper, the inexpensive, the copy shoes — I have to put it there.” He hesitates for a second. “Well, I don’t have to. But it goes back to pride. So I do.”

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PINE GROVE MILLS — A large indoor rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Lions Club building, 424 W. Pine Grove Road, in Pine Grove Mills. Donated items include houseware items, books, Longaberger baskets, furniture, plants and much more. Homemade soup, bake goods and sandwiches also will be available. The sale is sponsored by the Friends With Hope relay team, with all of the proceeds going directly to the American Cancer Society.

Women’s lunch planned BOALSBURG — A Women’s Midday Connection Luncheon will be held at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at the Mountain View Club, 100 Elks Club Road. April’s feature will be “In Your Easter Bonnet” with speaker Joyce Hondru. To make a reservation or cancellation, call Barb at (814) 404-3704.

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‘Team Ream Day’ raises more than $40,000 UNIVERSITY PARK — The first-ever Team Ream Day was successful in raising $41,899 for the newly founded Team Ream Foundation. Honoring the life of Penn State alum Brandon Ream, who passed away in November after a long battle with cancer, the event was part of Alumni Day when the Nittany Lion basketball team took on Wisconsin on March 2. In Ream’s memory, friends and family established the Team Ream Foundation with the mission to assist financially disadvantaged families in State College and surrounding areas who have been affected by serious medical conditions. All monies raised by the Team Ream Foundation will stay in Centre County. “Everything about Team Ream Day last week was perfect, and it could not have been done without the help and support of so many people and organizations,” said Samantha Ream, wife of Brandon Ream, who was a Centre County native and former Penn State football player. “Everyone, including the Penn State basketball team, Penn State athletes, the Big Ten Network, our Woodward family, sponsors and the community as a whole, went to extra lengths to ensure the success of the event. It was a pleasure to be a part of it.” The Team Ream game included a pre-game autograph session featuring Penn State athletes and other athletes from various action sports. There was a BMX Freestyle exhibition following the game featuring action sports stars, including local pros Jamie Bestwick and Chad Kagy. “It was an emotional day in many ways, but the best part were the smiles from having so many people Brandon cared for in one location,” said Kagy. “We were able to combine Brandon’s passion of Penn State basketball with a BMX freestyle demonstration representing his love of Camp Woodward. I’m happy with the turnout at Team Ream Day, as well as how much money was raised to help families in need. Brandon would be proud.” Sam Ream added: “I was pleased, the foundation was pleased, but more importantly I know Brandon was ecstatic with all the support. He made such an impact on so

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MEMBERS OF “Team Ream” were honored at center court during the Penn State men’s basketball game against Wisconsin on March 2. many people’s lives and his giving spirit brought everyone together for this cause. The crowd for both Penn State and Wisconsin was amazing.”

Prom and semi-formal dress event planned for March 29 WINGATE — Bald Eagle Area’s student government and junior class will sponsor the second annual Prom and Semi-Formal Dress Donation Event on Saturday, March 29, in the lobby of Bald Eagle Area Middle and Senior High School, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road. Dress donations will be accepted from 10 to 11 a.m. Each person who donates a dress will receive a coupon for a free dress of equivalent style and be able to pick from noon to 1 p.m. Dress selection will open to the general public at 1 p.m. Dresses will be priced from $5 to $20. There will also be raffles for prom-related items. Proceeds will benefit a fund that is used to purchase clothing and shoes for students in need. For more information, contact Diane Lucas at (814) 280-8935 after 3:30 p.m. or email dlucas@beasd.org.

Vernals Pool Tour scheduled PETERSBURG — Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center will host a Vernals Pool Tour from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, at the center. The event, which will explore what’s coming alive in vernal pools this spring, will include a walk with Dr. Jim Julian, a wetlands ecologist at Penn State Altoona, and Jerod Skebo, a graduate student in wildlife and fisheries science. Participants will visit amphibian habitat sites near Shaver’s Creek, so it is recommended to bring hiking boots and clothes for the weather. The workshop is free for members. Nonmembers are asked to pay a $5 donation fee per person. Workshops are made possible by members of Shaver’s Creek. For more information or to register, call (814) 863-2000 or visit www.shaverscreek.org.

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Schedule a checkup for your vehicle By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Before you’re tempted to take that first spring drive or weekend getaway, you should schedule a checkup for your car. Scott Barger is a factory-certified technician for Joel Confer Ford in Bellefonte and has more than 30 years of experience. “I think the first step in getting ready for spring would be to go over your car, cleaning it well and checking for damage, tail lights missing or other issues,” Barger said. “A close inspection of your vehicle will familiarize you with it and you may notice scratches, dents, etc., that you hadn’t seen during the ice and snow season.” Some points to consider as you ready your vehicle for spring include: n A hose with good pressure is useful for getting the road salt off of the undercarriage. Road salt eats away at the underside of your car, so the sooner you remove it, the less likely your car will suffer from rust. After you have cleaned the car thoroughly, you can begin to look for other things that will make the transition to summer smoother. n The oil should be changed, according to Barger. Some car manufacturers recommend changing to a heavyweight oil to help the engine perform more efficiently in hot weather. The owner’s manual will tell you which oil is best for your vehicle. n The Car Care Council recommends replacing oil filters with each oil change.

Replacing a filter can improve mileage by as much as 10 percent. Ideally, you should change air filters every six months in dustier locations. n Flush and fill the cooling system. The Car Care Council and others recommend flushing every two years. You should use a radiator flush product, not just plain water, to get rid of rust, grease and sediment. There are a number of ways to test the antifreeze, including test strips and antifreeze-to-water ratio gauges. n It won’t do much good to put in new fluids if you have a leak in the system. Make sure the radiator cap is tight — and that goes for the gas cap, too. According to Edmunds.com, it is estimated that 147 million gallons of gas are wasted each year from gas caps that are loose, damaged or missing. n Inspect the tires for tread and check air pressure. The car’s manual has suggested filling pressures for the seasons. You should check tire pressure before you start driving, because after driving the pressure can be higher from friction. There is a difference between maximum tire pressure and the car’s recommended tire pressure provided by the manufacturer. Tire pressure does increase with warmer weather, so you could be approaching the maximum on a hot day. As far as tread, if you are planning a trip you should consider new tires if your tread is at the

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Give your vehicle a thorough cleaning By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — There she sits in your driveway — your faithful four-wheeled servant that got you through the hard winter. She started up in all those sub-zero mornings and took you through the snow, ice and road salt to work, to school, and over the river and through the woods. But now spring is here, and it’s time to clean her up — to change her from Cinderella to a princess. Let’s give her a good bath. Park the car out of direct sunlight to prevent premature drying which can leave spots on the paint. Fill a bucket with warm, not hot, water and add car wash soap in the quantity directed on the bottle. Do not use dish washing detergent. Experts say the detergent actually accelerates oxidation of the paint if used on a regular basis. Fill another bucket with plain water, and set both buckets near the car. Make sure all windows and the sunroof are closed. Before you wash the car’s body, you need to wash the road salt and other winter dirt off the undercarriage. Set your hose to a narrow, high-power stream, and spray the wheels, including the backsides, brakes and suspension components. Blast the wheel wells with the stream, especially above the wheels. This is where the salt lands when it flies off your tires. Aim the water stream upwards and go around the

wheel openings. Salt loves to hide there and rust through later. Spray as much as you can reach under the car, and especially behind the rocker panels under the doors — another favorite hideout for salt. If you’re washing a pickup truck with an open bed, hose the inside of the bed down to remove the accumulated salt and dirt. You’ll see the salty goop flowing down the driveway, and that’s good. It means the stuff is not on your car any more. Now let’s do the body. Hose off the car to loosen and soften the dirt. Don’t use a strong jet, as this can rub grit over the paint and scratch it. Try to aim the jet downward on all surfaces. Aiming upward around windows may cause water to dribble into the car if there are flaws in the rubber seals (common on older vehicles). Pull the windshield wipers away from the windshield until they click into their propped position, away from the glass. Soak a large wash mitt or sponge in the soapy water, being certain to squeeze out any dirt, and begin applying it to the car. Do not use a brush on the car body — this will leave little scratches. Wash the car in sections, starting at the top. Circle around the car several times, washing lower areas with each round. Rinse the dirt out of the wash mitt or sponge in the

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OKLAHOMA CITY — At various points Saturday night at the 2014 NCAA Wrestling Championships at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Penn State fans yelled lustily for wrestlers from N.C. State and Oklahoma State. Yes, Nittany Lion fans are courteous, respectful and sportsmanlike. No, none of those were the reason they were cheering for wrestlers for other teams. Truth be told, they had ulterior motives. Heading into the finals, Minnesota led Penn State, 104-101.5, and each team had two finalists. Oklahoma State was in the race, too, with four finalists and 87.5 points. Both Nittany Lions won, both Golden Gophers lost, Oklahoma State went 2-2 and Penn State was crowned champion again. Seniors Ed Ruth (184) and David Taylor (165) won championships, junior Nico Megaludis (125) placed third, freshman Zain Retherford (141) and junior Matt Brown (174) placed fifth and sixth-year senior James English (149) and sophomore Morgan McIntosh (197) finished seventh. Penn State finished with 109.5 points, Minnesota with 104 and Oklahoma State with 96.5. “We’re just very grateful for everything, for the opportunity. Our kids really did a fantastic job today. We knew we had our hands full and Minnesota was killing it,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said. The Nittany Lions are just the third team to win four titles in a row, joining Oklahoma State and Iowa. “It’s satisfying now. It was a long three days. It’s going to be a lot easier to sleep tonight,” Sanderson said. “It was a tough tournament. This was a tough year. Minnesota had a very tough team and not only a tough team, but they have tough kids. They wrestled hard and they responded. They stepped up to the challenge and they wrestled well.” For the second consecutive year, the NCAA changed the starting weight of the finals. Last year it was a nod to the brilliance of Cornell’s Kyle Dake and Taylor. This year, it looked like the NCAA was trying to build drama with the team race so the first match was 174, which meant the last one would be Taylor vs. Oklahoma State’s Tyler Caldwell at 165. Oklahoma State’s Chris Perry won his second title, this time 4-0 over rival Andrew Howe of Oklahoma at 174 to get the crowd into the night and increased Oklahoma State’s point total to 91.5. That brought up Ruth, matched with undefeated Maryland No. 1 seed Jimmy Sheptock. As he is wont to do, Ruth got out of the gate fast, with a lightning-quick single to score a takedown just 17 seconds into the match. Sheptock escaped three seconds later, but the die had been cast. A little more than a minute later, Ruth struck again and rode Sheptock the rest of the period. He led 4-1 and had 1:30 in riding time. “Going out there I never really have a game plan. As soon as I step on the line and other guy steps on the line I’m thinking about just taking 10 or 20 shots and getting to his legs,” Ruth said. “In my head I don’t like to believe that people can fend me off. If I’m taking shots I like to believe I can always get to the leg. That just keeps me pushing for the next shot and the next shot after that.” Sheptock chose bottom and Ruth kept him there the entire second period. Ruth started down in the third and it took him just 17 seconds to score a reversal. He added a point for 3:26 in riding time

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PENN STATE’S David Taylor celebrates after winning the 165-pound championship at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla., over the weekend. for the 7-2 win that vaulted Penn State into the lead, 105.5-104. Ruth became Penn State’s first threetime champion. Only an injury default in the quarterfinals during the 2011 tournament prevented him from possibly joining the pantheon of four-time champions. He ended his season with a 34-1 record and his career with a 136-3 mark. He scored bonus points in 105 of 139 career matches, a phenomenal 76 percent. Nobody would have predicted that North Carolina State sophomore Nick Gwiazdowski would upset two-time defending champion Tony Nelson of Minnesota. But the Wolfpack heavyweight did, 4-2. With Ruth winning, Penn State maintained its 105.5-104 lead. Oklahoma State had to go 4-0 in the finals to have a chance to win, but when Northwestern’s Jason Tsirtsis beat Oklahoma State’s Josh Kindig at 149, the Cowboys’ title hopes were over. Minnesota had a chance to regain the lead at 157, but Oklahoma State’s Alex Dieringer blasted Minnesota’s Dylan Ness, 13-4, and Penn State’s fourth championship in a row was locked up. Taylor got off to a quick start like Ruth. He scored a takedown in 53 seconds and rode Oklahoma State’s Tyler Caldwell for the rest of the period. In the second, the Nittany Lion escaped in 17 seconds and got another takedown with just under a minute to go. Caldwell chose neutral to start the third and neither wrestler scored, but Taylor got a point for 2:50 in riding time for a 6-0 win. “There’s a lot of emotion going on right now,” Taylor said.

Taylor owned two previous wins over Caldwell this season. He majored him, 9-1, in the Southern Scuffle final and edged him, 5-2, in the dual meet at Rec Hall. Taylor is Penn State’s first four-time finalist and only the 15th in NCAA history since freshmen became eligible to compete in 1970. He is tied with Josh Moore atop the alltime program pins list with 53. He ended this season 34-0 and his career 134-3. He scored bonus-point wins in 125 of his 137 career wins, an amazing 91 percent. Taylor and Ruth were the linchpins in Penn State’s dynasty under Sanderson. The two finished their careers with a combined 270-6 record, with 99 pins and 229 bonus-point wins. They became just the seventh and eighth four-time All-Americans in school history, joining Greg Elinsky, Jim Martin, Sanshiro Abe, Phil Davis, Frank Molinaro and Quentin Wright. “To win four national championships, that’s pretty special. When I think of my Penn State career I think tonight will be something I will remember for a very long time,” Taylor said. “Most kids dream of hitting the gamewinning shot or scoring the game-winning touchdown. I dreamt of being part of an NCAA championship and having the championship on the line and winning and getting my hand raised.” Taylor was named the Outstanding Wrestler and the NCAA’s most dominant wrestler of the season. He is also a heavy favorite to win his second Hodge Trophy, wrestling’s version of football’s Heisman.

Earlier in the day, five other Nittany Lions ended their tournaments with wins in the medal round. Megaludis decisioned Iowa’s Cory Clark, 5-2, in the consolation semifinals and then dominated Virginia Tech’s Joey Dance, 6-1, in the third-place bout. He’s a three-time All-American. He was runnerup his first two years. Retherford gave up a takedown in the second sudden victory period and lost to Port, 3-1, in the consolation semifinals. He received a medical forfeit in the fifth-place bout. “I wanted to win. I came in wanting to win the tournament. That didn’t happen but it’s early in my career yet. I’ve got at least three more opportunities here so I’m just looking forward to that,” the true freshman said. Brown lost 3-1 in sudden victory to Minnesota’s Logan Storley in the consolation semifinals. Then, in the fifth-place bout, he met Iowa’s Mike Evans for the fifth time this season. Evans beat Brown in the quarterfinals but Brown got revenge with a 6-3 win for fifth. “I think the difference was he went out and scored again,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said. “Instead of, ‘I got my takedown, I’m good to go,’ he scored another takedown and that changes the whole mentality.” Perhaps the most compelling story of the tournament was English earning AllAmerica status. The sixth-year senior has battled back, neck and shoulder injuries and it was only late this season he earned the starting nod. English was paired with Oklahoma’s Kendric Maple, who was the 141-pound champ a year ago. The match went into the tiebreaker period tied, 1-1. English escaped with 10 seconds to go in the first 30 seconds and then rode Maple for the whole 30 seconds to earn a 2-1 win and seventh-place finish. After English had his hand raised, he ran to Sanderson, who picked him and slung him over his shoulder and carried him away. “I thought and thought about bringing him in and saying, ‘Hey, James, you don’t need to spend the money to go to school again.’ I was almost giving up on him there for a while. But he just kept coming and coming and it’s just perseverance,” Sanderson said. “It’s not even about the team race, it’s just about a kid who just kept fighting. To go out with a win in a crucial time, that’s a big deal. That’s an emotional deal. That was pretty cool.” English was still in tears moments later when he addressed the media and talked about his ride on his coach’s shoulder. “It was pretty awesome. I look up to our coaches. They’re not only the best coaches but the best people in the world. Cael told me after the match that I made him so proud and that meant the world to me. Just that feeling at the end was awesome,” he said. English’s battle resonated not only with Sanderson, who delivered an emotional retelling of the sixth-year senior’s journey at the post-championship press conference, but Taylor mentioned him when he was being interviewed after he won his title. And, earlier in the day, after English had been interviewed by reporters, English walked into the Penn State locker room and the place erupted in cheers. McIntosh decisioned Iowa’s Nathan Burak, 3-1, to take seventh. McIntosh, too, recognized English’s sacrifice for the team and for his love of the sport. “My body’s pretty beat up, but it’s regular wear and tear,” he said. “It’s nothing like what English is feeling right now.’’

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Port puts the wraps on stellar collegiate career By ANDY ELDER sports@centrecountygazette.com

OKLAHOMA CITY — If you’re looking for an ambassador for wrestling, you’d do a heckuva lot worse than Mitchell Port. A Bellefonte Area High School grad who was a PIAA champion and three-time place winner, he was lightly recruited by Penn State. So, he opted to wrestle for coach Tim Flynn at Edinboro University. Neither Port nor Flynn could be happier with that decision. Port placed third and earned All-America status for the second time (he was runner-up last year) and Flynn was named national Coach of the Year on Saturday at the 2014 NCAA Div. I Wrestling Championships at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Port, along with teammate A.J. Schopp of Tyrone, who placed fourth at 133 pounds for the second year in a row, fueled Edinboro’s run to a fifth-place team finish. “They’re great leaders, their work ethic, they don’t complain, they wrestle hard, they practice hard. They’re great kids. When you have those guys leading your program you know your program’s in good shape,” Flynn said. For Port, his third-place finish was disappointing since he was seed No. 1, but his maturity and focus allowed him to get over that disappointment and wrestle back for third. “I think a lot of people doubt me and they don’t really give me credit,” Port said. Port was upset in Friday morning’s quarterfinals, but Flynn told him there was a new tournament to win, the consolation bracket. “Everyone was so worried about him

coming back. I was like, ‘Listen, these kids are tough kids,’” Flynn said. “He was disappointed. I just went up and said, ‘You all right?’ He was on the bike. He said, ‘I’m good.’ He wanted to break something but, you know.” Port bounced back with a pair of major decisions Friday night to assure he would be an All-American again. That set up a consolation semifinal bout Saturday morning with Penn State’s Zain Retherford. The match was tied 1-1 late in the sudden victory period when Retherford shot in for a takedown. Port countered and scored a winning takedown as time expired. “I heard my coach yelling in the corner, gotta get it, gotta get it, gotta get it. I didn’t know if there was short time left or if he knew that was a takedown that I needed to get. I really went hard there and it paid off in the end,” he said. “I had a nice match against Penn State. I’ve been waiting for that one for a long time, ever since I’ve been in college. I got a lot of people back home and everyone’s hopping on the Penn State bandwagon now that they’re winning. It’s a good win for me and a good win for my hometown. It just shows that the underdogs — not even the underdogs, the little guys — can come out there and compete with these big schools.” Once that was out of the way, Port could look forward to a rematch with the guy who had upset him — North Carolina’s Evan Henderson. This time there was no doubt. Port pounded him, 9-1. “Oh, it was real nice,” Port said with a smile. “I knew I was better than the kid.” Port, just a junior, has one more year to try to climb atop the awards podium. That

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BELLEFONTE AREA High School grad Mitchell Port closed out his collegiate career at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, which were held in Oklahoma City. work will start soon. “I’ll take a little break but get right back into it in the summer. We’ve been consistent getting more guys to stick around and train all year,” he said. He won’t be alone. He and Schopp said they want the whole team to stay in Edinboro to train during the summer. They have a singular goal in mind. “Honestly, a couple of us didn’t live up to our seeds. One person went above their seed. It will be exciting next year. We have a good team. I have confidence in every

one of our guys. It’ll be exciting next year,” Port said. “I thought this was gonna be one of the years but we have a lot of kids coming back, three All-Americans coming back. We’re not just a little school. We have a good wrestling program and I consider us one of the best teams out there. We wanted that team trophy (only the top four team placers receive one) but that’s out of reach now.” But, maybe not next year if Port has anything to say about it.

CBI provided necessary next step for Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK — Just in case there’s any confusion, an elaborate celebration didn’t take place. There were no parades or exulted high fives accompanied by mile-wide smiles. Rather, a subdued feeling permeated the air after the Penn State men’s basketball team edged out Hampton 69-65 in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational last week at the Bryce Jordan Center. Granted, Tim Frazier and D.J. Newbill were their usual low-key selves in the post-game press conference, but within a minute or two of sitting down, coach Patrick Chambers said what everyone should already know: This team wanted to qualify for the NCAA Tournament this year, not the CBI. Penn State figured to pick up a few extra weeks of practices, but inJohn Patishnock stead, the Nittany Lions had only a covers news and truncated postseason experience after sports for the their quarterfinal loss to Siena on Centre County Monday. Gazette. Email him at sports@ Both games were competitive centrecounty throughout. gazette.com The game against Hampton had a and follow him strange feel. on Twitter @ The crowd was sparse — though johnpatishnock. the Penn State students again had a good showing — and Penn State was playing an unknown opponent. In that respect, the contest felt much more like a preseason exhibition game than a postseason tilt. Common sense would dictate that Chambers figured attendance wouldn’t be as high as during the regular season, and some people would criticize the decision to play, but he went ahead anyway.

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Penn State women roll to Sweet 16 with drubbing of Florida By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State head coach Coquese Washington was asked if it was bittersweet that her team played perhaps its best overall game in its final outing at the Bryce Jordan Center. “It’s not bittersweet at all,” she said with a big smile. “There’s no bitter about it. It’s all really, really sweet, like dark chocolate with caramel.” And it was sweet for a number of reasons. The 83-61 dismantling of the Florida Gators on Tuesday night in the NCAA Second Round was a put-it-all-together kind of performance by a team that looks like it’s peaking at just the right time. The win also advanced the Lady Lions’ into this year’s Sweet Sixteen, a club reserved every year for the very best teams in the sport. Penn State will now take on No. 2 seed Stanford, 30-3, on March 30 at Stanford. Finally, for the four seniors on the team — Maggie Lucas, Dara Taylor, Ariel Edwards, and Talia East — it was the kind of memorable night that will cement their legacy as one of the best classes in Penn State Lady Lion history. Collectively against the Gators, the four accounted for 71 points, 21 rebounds, 11 assists, and 6 steals. They were 21 for 25 from the foul line, and they shot over 50-percent from the field in the game. This marked their fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament, and their second trip to the Sweet Sixteen. “Their (the seniors’) freshman year,” Washington said, “we played DePaul in the second round and we lost almost on a last second play. And they used that moment and that feeling their freshman year — that was motivation to get better and improve and to elevate the program.

“So you come full circle your senior year, and you have the same moment, and it becomes what we just witnessed — a really good way to close out playing at home and playing in this arena.” If there had to be one MVP choice for the Lions, it would have to be Taylor. The slick 5-foot-8 point-guard transfer from Maryland supplied the sure ball handling and decisiveness that Penn State needed against the quick, pressure defenses of Florida. And that’s not mentioning her 22 points, 8 rebounds (at 5-8), and four assists. “Oh, man, that was some of the best I’ve ever seen her (Taylor) play,” East said in the boisterous Penn State locker room. “Dara, Maggie, going for about 20 points each, it just amazes me and makes my life so much easier. “I just loved the way she (Taylor) was attacking. She was quick, she was smart, she was making great decisions pass-wise. I think she had a great game, and she had a career high of rebounds. I mean, when does that happen? You’re always proud of you point guards taking boards, so I was excited about that.” Penn State started the game quickly, sprinting out to a 17-4 lead after the first eight minutes of play, and basically never looked back from there. The Lady Lions took an 11-point lead at the half, 43-32, extended it to 60-36 after another 17-4 run to open the second half, and then kept the Gators mostly at bay for the rest of the night to take the win. Florida did have runs, most notably a 17-4 burst of their own midway through the second half, but Penn State regrouped and pretty much won the game going away. “They (Florida) went on a run in the second half,” Washington said, “and we kind of lost our poise at that point, but we got it back, and that’s what’s important.

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UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trust is earned. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that new Penn State head coach James Franklin knows all too well. He understands the situation heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walking into. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the third head coach some of the current Nittany Lions have had over the course of their careers. That number likely rivals some of the most unstable programs in the nation, where change is simply a way of doing business. Players commit to one coach and his staff only to see the landscape change twice in a short span of time. And even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unspoken, that kind of change erodes the overall relationship a team can have with its coaches. The relationships become more necessary than emotionally based, and trust is earned differently than it was on the recruiting trail. At the end of the day, players want to be with a staff that will give them the best chance to win. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that is ultimately at the core of the recruitment process for most players. Can you coach me to victory? But beyond a track record and expectations, coaches and players have to be able to trust each other, and they have to be able to work together in a way that goes beyond Xs and Os. A great collection of talent and coaching means nothing if the chemistry isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there. Franklin has the coaches, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing the talent, but the chemistry is still a work in progress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the team, they have great chemistry,â&#x20AC;? Franklin said on Sunday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve talked open-

ly about it, that when you come in and a lot of them came here to play for Joe. And then Joe leaves and there are hurt feelings associated with that. And then Billy (Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien) comes in and then Billy leaves and there are hurt feelings associated with that too.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve talked about that, that the players had a little bit of a wall when we first got here which is natural. For us to get where we want to go they have to let us in, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it by themselves and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it by ourselves, we have to do it together. So I think our players have tremendous chemistry and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working every single day to build that trust and to build that chemistry as an entire organization.â&#x20AC;? There is little doubt that Franklin and his staff will succeed at this task. Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding of the issue in the first place an important observation in the relationship building process. The biggest thing both coach and player will need is simply time and consistency. Franklin has plenty of time, but it will be up to him â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and his staff â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to show the consistency needed to build that trust. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistency, you know I think in anything your behaviors and showing them how consistent you are and how much you care about them on a daily basis. I explain it a lot like family. The reason your family is so tight is that when you battle through adversity and adversity and adversity and you make it out, you become stronger. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to do.â&#x20AC;? That trust will come with time off the field as well, but as Franklin noted, his living quarters currently arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the most fitting for dinners and team building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a whole lot of sense for me to bring 35 guys over to the Residence Inn,â&#x20AC;? Franklin said smiling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the same type of feel.â&#x20AC;?

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Lady Mounties have unfinished business By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

A closer look at the 2014 Philipsburg-Osceola High School softball team: Coach — Jim Gonder, 31st season. 2013 record — 24-2, Mountain League champions, District 6 champions, PIAA, Class AA State semifinalists. Key losses — Kate Burge, Carly Gonder, Alysha Goss and Mikala Myers. Returning letter winners — Kenzie Burge, Abby Showers, Megan Bainey, Chelsea Henry, Haley Frank, Haylee Hayward and Tiffany Wagner. The Mounties lost only four seniors from last season’s District 6 and Mountain League champions, but those losses are huge — especially the loss of pitcher Kate Burge. Burge was all-everything during P-O’s romp through the district playoffs and all the way to the Class AA state semifinals. But the Mounties have lost big-time pitchers before (i.e. Chelsea Rex) and bounced right back and coach Gonder is hoping it happens again in 2014. “Obviously, you don’t replace those four,” he said. “They were very good ballplayers, but we think we have younger kids who have been in the program and who have gone through what we do and who will step up.” Strengths — Strong infield, catching, team speed, lead-

ership, and yes, pitching, especially in terms of depth. “We have good infield defense,” Gonder said, “our catching will be strong. We have three girls fighting to be pitchers this year, and I honestly don’t know who it’s going to be — Chelsea Henry, Morgan Williamson or Maggie Peck. Whether it’s pitching by committee or whether one steps up, we don’t know yet. “Our team speed is better this year, and we should be able to do some short-game stuff with teams. The team is younger and as we progress they will get better.” Concerns — Beside replacing the lost seniors, Gonder is concerned about getting work in on the field after another late spring. “I’m concerned about getting on the field,” he said. “Actually hitting ground balls on a dirt infield would be nice. “And we are going to be young, new left fielder and a new right fielder. Pitching, obviously. I think they are solid kids, but they’re untested.” Outlook — “Cautiously optimistic,” is the way Gonder put it. With seven returning letter winners and major contributors from last season — including hard-hitting junior shortstop Abby Showers — the Mounties look to be more than just competitive in 2014. “You’ve got to feel good about your team,” Gonder said. Circle these dates — at Bellefonte (April 1); at Bald Eagle Area (April 4); vs. Central (April 10); at Clearfield (April 16).

TODD IRWIN/Special to The Gazette

THE PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA High School softball team returns seven lettermen for the 2014 season. Kneeling, from left to right, are Haley Frank, Haylee Hayward and Tiffani Wagner. Standing are Kenzie Burge, Abby Showers, Chelsey Henry and Megan Bainey.

Bellefonte lacrosse squad looks for improvement By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2014 Bellefonte Area High School boys’ lacrosse team: Head coach — Dave Jackson, first season. Assistant coach — Mike Moyer. 2013 record — N/A. Key losses — Dakota Nixdorf, Tom Urban and Jesse Walker Key returnees — Patrick Scordato, Jacob Ashpole, Austin Jackson, Grey Rockey and Montana Moyer Top newcomers — Tyler Jackson and Nate Shippee. Strengths — According to Jackson, a good goalie is the key to a strong foundation. Luckily, for the Red Raiders, they’ve got a pretty good one in the form of Patrick Scordato. “He’s going to be our anchor on the defensive end of things,” said Jackson, who is entering his first season at the helm of the Raiders. Concerns — Senior leadership. There’s just one senior on the Red Raiders’ roster, which means a host of sophomores and juniors will need to step up. “One senior … we have a very young team,” Jackson noted. “Our juniors will have to step up. We’re very young. We’ve got a lot of young guys playing a varsity schedule. We’ve got a good number of sophomores, but we’re a very inexperienced team.” Outlook — Jackson wants to see improvement from start to finish. He also wants to see his young squad battle through adversity. “This might be a funny goal, but my goal is to keep these guys coming to every single practice and participating in every game,” Jackson said. “I want to see them committed and growing as a team so we get everybody back next year. That’s my goal.” At the end of the day, Jackson isn’t concerned with wins and losses or statistics.

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THE BELLEFONTE AREA High School boys’ lacrosse team has high hopes for the 2014 season. Team members are, front row, from left, Tyler Jackson, Gavin Walker, Finn Nixdorf, Sean Irvin, Patrick Scordato and Evan Miller. Second row, Ivan Sanchez, Dan Landon, Mike Bertolino, Slava Gusev, Montana Moyer and Aaron Rockey. Third row, head coach Dave Jackson, Jake Morelli, Jesse McCartney, Nate Shippee, Joey Laufer, Jacob Ashpole, Austin Jackson and assistant coach Mike Moyer. “I’m not worried about wins or losses. I want to be able to build on next year and with all these guys returning (next year), we’ll have some experience. Next year will be a lot easier,” Jackson said.

Circle these dates — Home opener vs. West Shore (March 29); vs. Danville (April 10); vs. Selinsgrove (April 22); at State College JV (May 8); Senior Day vs. Hershey Club (May 17).

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Bellefonte girls’ lacrosse squad show speed By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2014 Bellefonte Area High School girls’ lacrosse team: Coach — Jeff Rockey, first season. Assistant coaches — Carol Rockey and Chris Mauk. 2013 record — 2-13. Key losses — Kristen Dontansky. Key returnees — Katelyn Nocket, Annelise Rice, Kyleigh Lachat, Tiffany Catherman, Jaeci Simmons, Mara Tamminga, Sara Rockey, Kady Stodter and Taylor Mauk. Key newcomers — Kayla Rhoads, Brooke Nadolsky, Mckayla Lachat, Morgan Rockey, Ashley Rockey, Sammi Beeler, Dayna Brewer and Taysha Burns. Concerns — Health. According to

coach Rockey, the team is low on numbers. Therefore, staying healthy will be one of the keys to a successful season. Strength — Speed. This year’s squad is quick. In lacrosse, that’s extremely important. The team is relatively young, but Rockey is hopeful that the team speed can overcome some of the growing pains the team is bound to encounter. Outlook — While they’ve been confined to a gym for a good portion of spring practice, Rockey, a first-year coach, believes the team is ready to go. “These girls are excited and ready to have a great season,” Rockey said. Circle these dates — vs. Danville, Breast Cancer Awareness Game (March 28); vs. Midd-West (April 15); vs. Central Dauphin (April 24); vs. Lewisburg (May 1); vs. Mifflinburg, Senior Night (May 7).

THE BELLEFONTE AREA High School girls’ lacrosse team returns seven letter winners for the 2014 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kyleigh Lachat, Kady Stodter and Sara Rockey. Back row, Jaeci Simmons, Annelise Rice, Mara Tamminga and Tiffany Catherman.

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Bellefonte baseball squad has sights set on winning season By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the 2014 Bellefonte Area High School softball team: Coach — Jeremy Rellinger, third season. 2013 record — 8-10. Key losses (departures) — Jordan Fye, Tanner Light, Ryan McCloskey, Dan Roan, Brandon Shuey, Taylor Smith, Seth Weaver and Ethan White. Returning letter winners — Taylor Butts, Tanner Day, Doylan Deitrich, Noah Perryman, Andrew Stover and Josh Weaver. Top newcomers — Mark Armstrong, Trenton Fortney, Derek Fries, Jonny Glunt, Darren Heeman, Nick Jabco, Adam Kuhn, Ian Marshall,

Dominic Masullo, Zach Musser, Vance Przybys and Devin Walk. Strengths — Athleticism, attitude and work ethic. Concerns — According to Rellinger, the team lacks varsity-level experience. Outlook — Despite having plenty of youth and inexperience throughout the lineup, Rellinger is excited up the prospects for 2014. “Competition for playing time will elevate our level of intensity at practice,” he said. “Team unity will keep us together to work toward our goals.” Circle these dates — at Penns Valley (March 28); at Philipsburg-Osceola (March 31); vs. Bald Eagle Area (April 14); vs. Penns Valley (April 22); vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (April 25); at Bald Eagle Area (May 9).

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PSU football: New season, new leaders for Lions By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Leadership is an interesting dynamic in sports. It’s one of the few things that can be an underrated aspect of a team or player while simultaneously being overrated. Good leaders on the field can impact a game in the way they approach the game, but one linebacker can rarely “will his team to victory” as they say. A quarterback can make smart decisions, but coverages don’t break down because of his leadership skills. But good leadership on a team can be the difference between a good season and an outstanding one. Leading by example on and off the field can often mean more to a team than simply being a great playmaker. Sometimes leadership can be the calming presence a team needs. Any good leader leaves behind a vacuum in his wake and how that role is filled is a critical dynamic for any team. And that holds true for Penn State. One does not simply fill the shoes of DaQuan Jones, Allen Robinson and John Urschel, but new leaders must step up and rise to the occasion. James Franklin is still learning about his players, as people and as athletes, but as someone who has risen to the top of the list of young head coaches, Franklin knows good leadership when he sees it. “(Christian) Hackenberg, obviously,” Franklin says when asked of growing leaders on the team. “The position kind of calls for that, but he’s a quiet leader. He really is a quiet leader. On offense, if I kept going, (Miles) Dieffenbach has been another guy

I’ve been impressed with. He’s kind of gone out of his way in that role. I think it’s important to him. “The tight ends are a quiet group overall. The running backs are a quiet group overall. They’re probably the two guys that stand out to me the most. On the defensive side of the ball, (Mike) Hull is a quiet leader. When he speaks, people listen. When he does open his mouth to say something, it’s well thought out and it’s calculated. “Jordan Lucas never lacks for something to say. He enjoys talking and speaking his mind, and he’s got a lot of personality, and he’s very, very charismatic. It’s not always as well thought out before he says it. It just comes out of his mouth,” Franklin said laughing. “He’s a great kid; love him. I think (Adrian) Amos is a quiet leader as well and has done some nice things. They’re the guys that when you say that jump out to me. The guys that have gone out of their way.” That doesn’t mean Penn State’s leadership void is filled over night, but as the Nittany Lions head into the second week of spring practice it looks as though Penn State isn’t lacking for voices to be heard. Other leaders like receiver Matt Zanellato can be seen leading drills by example and little things can lead a team through effort alone. That can make for some interesting surprises when it comes to who Franklin remembers at the end of the day. “There is a guy I’d like to mention who I love and have been unbelievably impressed with, and that’s Albert Hall,” Franklin said. “He’s a young man who was a tight end that we moved to offensive line and he works so hard and has such a great attitude. That guy is going to find a role on

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PENN STATE quarterback Christian Hackenberg will have to step up — as a sophomore — and lead the Nittany Lions in 2014. this team somehow. I’ve called him out in front of the team a number of times because I’ve been so impressed with him — his approach, his demeanor, his attitude.” As far as a player’s approach to leadership, Franklin doesn’t want to change who that player is. “I want people to be who they are. I want our coaches, myself, the players, I want them to stay true to who they are. I want them to work on their leadership skills. It’s our job to help them develop that, and that’s not just veteran players,

but freshmen all the way up through the seniors. I think that’s very, very important. If a guy’s not a ‘rah rah’ guy, to try to get him to be that, it’s not going to work. “That doesn’t mean you can’t work on developing those skills. It might be a guy that’s going to pull them to the side and do it one on one, maybe when the coaches aren’t watching or the teammates aren’t watching. So I think that’s important. I really like people that are comfortable in their skin and stay true to who they are, so that’s what we’re going to do.”

PSU fencers capture 13th national title By JESSICA TULLY StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Last weekend proved to be Penn State’s in terms of athletics. The day after the Nittany Lion wrestlers clinched their fourth consecutive NCAA title, Penn State fencing earned its 13th national title in the NCAA Fencing Championship, becoming the winningest fencing program in the NCAA. This is the fencing team’s third title win in the last six years. Penn State finished the competition with 180 bout victories, defeating Princeton University’s second place finish of 159 bout victories, and St. John’s University’s third place finish of 156 bout victories. Penn State was neck and neck with Princeton for much of the competition but widened the gap by the end of the third day. By late Sunday morning, it was clear Penn State would be victorious. “I feel fantastic, absolutely fantastic,” said interim head coach Wes Glon. “I’m proud of the team, and they were so deter-

mined to win and they did. Really proud of the kids.” Individually, sophomore Kaito Streets claimed the 2014 Men’s Saber NCAA Championship, making him the 13th individual champion for the Nittany Lions in program history. Streets held the No. 1 spot in the men’s saber event heading into the final four. After advancing to the finals against St. John’s Ferenc Valkai, Streets toppled Valkai and was named champion. Senior Adrian Bak, another Penn State competitor in saber, finished the day ranked sixth. In the men’s epee competition, freshman Conor Shepard finished 10th and sophomore Yasser Mahmoud completed the day in 19th place. In the men’s foil competition, sophomore Nobuo Bravo and senior David Willette took the number three and four spots, respectively, in the final four. Bravo tied for third but Willette advanced to the foil final against Notre Dame’s Gerek Meinhardt, eventually falling to the Fighting Irish and bringing home second place.

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Area stars take the stage at talent show STATE COLLEGE — Twelve local talents will compete during the fourth annual “Happy Valley’s Got Talent” competition and show on Saturday, March 29. Two performances, a 2 p.m. matinee and the finals at 7 p.m., will be held at The State Theatre in State College. The finalists include an a capella group, vocal soloists, vocal groups, dancers and instrumentalists. The pre-show reception will start at 5:30 at The University Club. Tickets are available through The State Theatre box office at (814) 272-0606 and online at www.thestatetheatre.org. All proceeds benefit Tides, a support program for grieving children and families. Nearly 50 people auditioned on March 1 and 2 for the 12 finalist spots. Four acts in three age categories will compete for cash prizes ($250, $150, $75 and $50 in each category) during this benefit show patterned after the nationally televised show “America’s Got Talent.” The 12 finalists are:

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n Brittany Hipp, vocal, Altoona n Kristie Brandstetter and Steve Brandstetter, vocal and guitar, State College n Jordan Toronto, vocal, Port Matilda n Ashley Moore, vocal, State College In addition to these talented performers competing for prizes, the show also will feature performances by some of last year’s winners, and special guests. “Happy Valley’s Got Talent is such a fun and entertaining event for the community but it’s very special to the Tides Program,” said Suzanne Thompson, Tides executive director. “It is our signature event to raise money for Tides. Through the Happy Valley’s Got Talent show, related auction, raffle and events, we raise significant money to fund our program to help grieving children and their families, all at no cost to

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CURTIS ISHLER and Matt Greer won the Prime Time Division last year at “Happy Valley’s Got Talent.” them. This year, we have the opportunity to double the money raised through the generous Koch Funeral Home Matching Gift opportunity, which means every dollar raised will be matched this year. We are very grateful for this support opportunity. Often, grieving children have taught us they need a break from the seriousness of what has happened in their lives. Not only does Happy Valley’s Got Talent showcase local talent, but it provides entertainment for our Tides’ families and the community as well.” Both the matinee and evening shows will feature the same performances. The 2 p.m. matinee is geared toward families and will feature the “Kids’ Choice Awards” based on applause for each act. The 7 p.m. show will be the official competition for the cash prizes and will be judged by Sue Paterno, Jamie Bestwick, president of the Bestwick Foundation and an 11-time gold medalist in BMX riding, Mayor Elizabeth Goreham, Sean McDermott, radio pesonality from B94.5,

and Penn State music department faculty members Ted Christopher and Mary Barton-Sanders. Both shows will be produced by local playwright and producer Jerry Sawyer and will be emceed by local veterinarian Fred Metzger. In addition to ticket sales, the evening will raise additional funds for Tides through raffle ticket sales at the event and a live auction on a number of items, including dinner for eight with a personal chef, a hot air balloon ride for two, a pizza party, an ice hockey package and more. The title box sponsor for “Happy Valley’s Got Talent” is Metzger Animal Hospital. Hundreds of volunteers and businesses have donated their time, talent and resources to make this event possible. A complete list of sponsors is on the Tides website. Tides is a peer support program offered at no cost to grieving children, teens and the people who love them in Centre and surrounding counties.

Tides was created specifically to support grieving children and teens as they try to understand and cope with their losses, to express their feelings and to find healing in their lives. Tides meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at Houserville Elementary School. Registration is required and is available by calling (814) 692-2233. There is no fee to participate. More details about Tides and the “Happy Valley’s Got Talent” show, visit www.tidesprogram.org.

IF YOU GO What: Happy Valley’s Got Talent When: 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, March 29 Where: The State Theatre, State College Tickets: Available by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre. org.

‘Bring It On’ comes to Eisenhower April 17 UNIVERSITY PARK — Tony Award best-musical nominee “Bring It On: The Musical” — set amid the high-flying world of competitive cheerleading — takes audiences on a journey through friendship, forgiveness and determination at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, in Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. Inspired by the film “Bring It On,” the touring Broadway show tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. The New York Times called the show “impossible to resist.” With a sassy crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound, explosive dance and aerial stunts, this allnew story is sure to be everything audiences hope for and more. Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, “Bring It On: The Musical” features an original story by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning compos-

er Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights), music by Pulitzer Prizeand Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist Amanda Green (High Fidelity) and music supervision by Tony and Grammy winner Alex Lacamoire (In the Heights). The production is directed and choreographed by Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler (In the Heights). Buy tickets online at www. cpa.psu.edu or by phone at (814) 863-0255. Outside the local calling area, dial (800) ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.); and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A grant from the University Park Allocation Committee makes Penn State student prices possible.

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“BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL” and its high-flying acrobatics will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. The musical is based on the popular hit movie.

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Arts Fest seeks entries for Centre County photo contest LEMONT — The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has issued a call for entries for “Seeing America: Centre County in Photographs,” a juried photography exhibition. The exhibition will be a part of this summer’s 48th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. “Seeing America: Centre County in Photographs” will hang from Monday, June 30, through Sunday, July 13, at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania, 818 Pike St., Lemont. The exhibition is open to artists 16 years of age or older residing in the United States. Digital images shot in Centre County on or after Jan. 1, 2013, may be submitted. Work will be accepted in the categories of people, places, things, created images and panoramas. Submitted images must be lens-based, still images. Film and video entries are not permitted. Individuals may enter no more than twice. Barbara Houghton, professor of art at Northern Kentucky University, will serve as juror for the exhibition. Houghton is a working and teaching photographer who is known for her narrative fine art images and installation pieces. Her work often uses self portraits to explore universal notions of who we are and how we got to be the people we have become, in addition to observations of popular culture. Her love of travel has led her to photograph in a variety of places, including India, Ireland, Italy, England, Scotland, Singapore, Istanbul, Mexico and the American West. In addition to selecting pieces for the show, Houghton will award $2,500 in prize money to exhibitors. The Best in Show Award is $1,000. There will be five awards of merit worth $300 each. A $30 non-refundable entry fee for up to three images must accompany each online application. Entry fees are used to offset the cost of the exhibition. Only applications completed before midnight on Friday, April 18, will be considered. The application can be found at the festival’s website, www.arts-festival.com. “Seeing America: Centre County in Photographs” is part of a group of activities at this summer’s festival sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. The other activities include a performance by Ensemble Galilei of its multi-media work, “First Person: Seeing America,” and the exhibition “Seeing America: Photographs from the Permanent Collection” at Penn State’s Palmer Museum of Art. “We’re thrilled that the National Endowment of the Arts has enabled us to bring together a performance of “First Person: Seeing America” with an exhibition at the Palmer Museum of Art. We’re also delighted to partner with the

Webster’s to stage ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’ STATE COLLEGE — Tempest Productions and Webster’s Bookstore and Café will stage the play “Love, Loss and What I Wore” by Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron and Ilene Bleckerman. The event will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Webster’s Bookstore Café on 133 E. Beaver Ave. in State College. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. “Love, Loss and What I Wore” is a play written by the Ephron sisters, based on the 1995 book by Beckerman. The event will feature the funny, bittersweet chronicle of life, love and the glorious, awful, zany clothes we wear along the way. Attendees are invited to bring a guest — and a bottle of wine — and join the folks at Webster’s for a luscious dessert buffet of sweets, gourmet cheeses and fruits. Tickets are available for sale at Webster’s Bookstore Café or online at www.loveloss.bpt.me. For more information, email info@tempeststudios.org, call (866) 248-5091 or visit www.tempestproductions.org or www.tempeststudios.org.

Art museum will offer new galleries in April BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St. in Bellefonte, will have several new galleries beginning in April. “Art of Adornment” will take place in the Windows of the World Gallery from Sunday, April 6, to Sunday, May 25. This show will be a celebration of the customs, style and techniques of personal adornment from Africa, Asia and the Americas. There will be an opening reception from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on April 6 with a free children’s art class. The Community Gallery will have an exhibition of unusual still-life photographs by Stephen Althouse, whose work is also in the permanent collections of more than 50 international museums. For more information, visit www. stephenalthouse.us. The Louise Bloom Sieg Gallery will feature “A New Painting” by local artist Nancy Brassington. The Tea Room Gallery will have work by local artists Amalia Shaltiel, Will Espy and Debbie Peterson. The museum is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, visit www.bellefontemuseum. org.

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PHOTOS LIKE the one shown here will be eligible for “Seeing America: Centre County in Photographs,” a juried photography exhibition. The exhibition will be a part of this summer’s 48th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Art Alliance, particularly because that show is a great opportunity for photographers to show work created here in Centre County,” noted Joyce Robinson, the festival’s board president. This year’s Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts will be held Wednesday, July 9, through Sunday, July 13. Children and Youth Day will be July 9, and the Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition will open on Thursday, July 10, and continue through July 13. In addition to the Sidewalk Sale, the festival features a banner competition and music, dance and theatrical performances on outdoor and indoor stages.

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Additional funding is provided through a grant from the Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors’ Bureau and the Centre County Commissioners. For more information about “Seeing America: Centre County in Photographs,” contact the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts at (814) 237-3682 or email office@artsfestival.com, or visit www.arts-festival.com.

Gilmore wins Shakespeare competition HARRISBURG — Deb Gilmore, a student at The Delta Program in State College, won the English Speaking Union (ESU) of the United States Central PA Branch Shakespeare Competition. The competition was held at the Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival’s Gamut Theater on Feb. 17. Gilmore recited a monologue from “As You Like It” and Sonnet 44. In second place, as the branch alternate, was Grace Hoover from The Capital Area School of the Arts in Harrisburg. Third place was a tie between Carlisle High School’s William Kyle Whitlock and State College’s Julia LaPlante. Also competing were: Trisha Wardle, Big Spring High School; Dominic Acri, Bishop McDevitt High School; Rosalie Weber, Cedar Cliff High School; Leanne Frist, Central Dauphin High School; Wesley Sheker, Harrisburg Academy; Samuel McQuillen, Hershey High School; and Taylor Jackson, Philipsburg-Osceola High School. A total of 11 midstate schools competed, including The Delta Program in State College, State College High School and Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School. Each school held a competition earlier in the school year in which students competed by presenting one of Shakespeare’s monologues. At the Central PA Branch competition, the school-wide winners delivered their monologue, plus a sonnet. Gilmore will take her monologue and sonnet to the ESU National Shakespeare Competition, to be held at Lincoln Center in New York in May. She will match her recitation skills with 70 other winners from across the U.S. Judging for the Central PA Branch were two Penn State Harrisburg English professors, Dr. Pat Johnson and Dr. Margaret Rose Jaster; Dustin LeBlanc, artistic director of the Carlisle Theater Company; Dan Burke, owner of Safe Violence by Dan Burke, a stage combat advisory company; and J. Clark Nicholson, artistic director of the Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival. Carol Losos, director of educational programs, for the ESU, traveled from New York City to join the festivities. This is the first time the Central PA Branch held its com-

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DEB GILMORE of State College’s Delta Program recently won the English Speaking Union of the United States Central PA Branch Shakespeare Competition. petition in Pennsylvania’s capital. For the past 26 years, competitions have been held in either State College or Carlisle.

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Thursday, March 27, through Wednesday, April 2 ALLEN STREET GRILL, 100 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 231-4745 Thursday, March 27 Bill Filer, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, March 28 Bill Filer, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, March 29 Bill Filer, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-9701  Thursday, March 27 Domenick Swentosky, 8-11 p.m. Friday, March 28 Tommy Wareham, 6-8 p.m. and 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday, March 29 Tommy Wareham, 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, March 30 Ted and Molly, 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 Scott Mangene, 8-10:30 p.m. THE ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-8833 Thursday, March 27 Strait and Miller, 9 p.m. Friday, March 28 Gone Crazy, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Ty-Chee, 10:30 p.m. BAR BLEU, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-0374 Thursday, March 27 Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 28 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Ted McCloskey and The Hi Fis, 10:30 p.m. BILL PICKLE’S TAP ROOM, 106 S. ALLEN ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 272-1172 Friday, March 28 Bill Filer, 5-7 p.m. THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-2892 Wednesday, April 2 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. CAFE 210 WEST, 210 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3449 Thursday, March 27 Public Domain, 10:30 p.m. CHUMLEY’S, 108 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-4446 Thursday, March 27 Kelly Countermine and guests, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Harold Taddy, 8-10 p.m. Sunday, March 30 Harold Taddy’s open mic and variety showcase, 8 p.m. CLEM’S ROADSIDE BAR & GRILL/TOAST, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7666 Thursday, March 27 Kate and Natalie, 9 p.m. (Toast) Friday, March 28 Joe Quick, 9 p.m. ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM, (814) 349-8850 Thursday, March 27 Van Wagner Rocks, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Don Flemons & the East River String Band, 8 p.m. THE GAMBLE MILL, 160 DUNLAP ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 355-7764 Friday, March 28 Band Burrage, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Deb Callahan, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 30 Little Paris Jazz Trio, 5-7 p.m. GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 353-1008 Thursday, March 27 JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 Biscuit Jam, 6:30 p.m. HOME D PIZZERIA/ROBIN HOOD BREWING CO., 1820 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7777 Friday, March 28 Chris Good, 7:30-10:30 p.m. INDIGO, 112 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-1031 Friday, March 28 DJ Keigo and Nammo, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 29 DJ Kid A.V., 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

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PENN STATE professor Mary Ann Stankiewicz has been selected to receive the 2014 National Art Educator of the Year Award.

Stankiewicz named art educator of the year UNIVERSITY PARK — The National Art Education Association (NAEA) has named Mary Ann Stankiewicz, Penn State professor of art education, the 2014 National Art Educator of the Year. This prestigious award, determined through a peer review of nominations, recognizes the exemplary contributions, service and achievements of one outstanding NAEA member annually at the national level. The award will be presented at the NAEA National Convention in San Diego, Calif., later this month. “This award is being given to recognize excellence in professional accomplishment and service by a dedicated art educator. Mary Ann Stankiewicz exemplifies the highly qualified art educators active in education today: leaders, teachers, students, scholars and advocates who give their best to their students and the profession,”said Dennis Inhulsen, NAEA president. Stankiewicz is internationally recognized for her scholarship in art education history. Her research on art education history and policy has been published in major professional journals, and funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Spencer Foundation and the Oregon Center for the Humanities, among others.

INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5718 Thursday, March 27 DJ Kid A.V., 10 p.m. Friday, March 28 DJ Kyle Anthony, 10 p.m. Saturday, March 29 DJ Ca$hous, 10 p.m. OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 867-OTTO Friday, March 28 Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 9-11 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Chris Good, 9-11 p.m. THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-1406 Thursday, March 27 Lowjack, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, March 28 Dominic & Noah, 8-10 p.m. Ted and The Hi-Fis, 10:30 pm-2 a.m. Saturday, March 29 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, April 2 Go Go Gadget, 10:30 p.m. THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3858 Friday, March 28 Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, March 27 My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. Friday, March 28 Velveeta, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Mr. Hand, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 Shake Shake Shake, 10:30 p.m. ZENO’S PUB, 100 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-4350 Thursday, March 27 Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 28 AAA Blues Band, 7 p.m., Spider Kelly, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 Harold Taddy, 8 p.m., Pure Cane Sugar, 10:30 p.m. Monday, March 31 DopplerPoppins, 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 Natalie Race, 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 Haystack Lightnin’, 8 p.m., The Cave Tones, 11 p.m. Z BAR AND THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5710 Sunday, March 30 Jay Vonada Jazz Trio, noon-2 p.m. — Compiled by Marjorie S. Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details. The Centre County Gazette is committed to providing readers with a complete list of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have it listed free in the Gazette, simply email listings to mmiller@centrecountygazette.com.

Her book, “Roots of Art Education Practice,” a history of art education for K-12 art teachers, has been translated into Korean. She co-authored the chapter on 19th-century art education for the “Handbook of Research and Policy in Art Education,” and wrote the first essay on international history of visual arts education. Stankiewicz served on the board of directors of the National Art Education Association for six years and was NAEA president in 2003-05. She currently serves on the board of trustees for the National Art Education Foundation and the advisory board for “Arts Education Policy Review,” and she is a reviewer for other professional journals. A past president of NAEA’s Women’s Caucus, she also received the 2003 June King McFee Award from the caucus. NAEA is the professional association for art educators. Members include elementary, secondary, middle level and high school art teachers; university and college professors; education directors who oversee education in our nation’s fine art museums; administrators and supervisors who oversee art education in school districts; state departments of education; arts councils; and teaching artists throughout the U.S. and in many foreign countries. For more information about the association and its awards program, visit the NAEA website at www.arteducators.org.

FOR THE BIRDS Saturday, March 29, 2014 • 7:30pm Eisenhower Auditorium Dosse-Dunoyer Piano Duo (Maryléne Dosse and Cecilia Dunoyer, Pianos) Tchaikovsky: Selections from Swan Lake, Op. 20 Saints-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals Kodály: Peacock Variations INDIVIDUAL TICKETS may be purchased for any Eisenhower Series concert by visiting or calling the Eisenhower Auditorium Box Ofﬁce at (800) ARTS-TIX, or (814) 863-0255. Adult tickets: $24.00 each • Seniors(55+) tickets: $20.00 each • Student tickets: $5.00 each.

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

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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. Exhibit — “Healing Transformation” by Michele Rivera will be displayed through Sunday, March 30, at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. This exhibit showcases paintings that speak of an artist’s inner healing journey through creativity. For more information, visit www.thestatetheatre.org. Exhibit — “Preserving the Past for the Future” by the Farmland Preservation artists will be displayed though Monday, March 31, at the Village at Penn State, 260 Lion Hill Road, State College. Exhibit — “Landscapes Near and Far” by Sean Bodley will be on display through Monday, March 31, at Schlow Region Centre Library’s Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery, 211 S. Allen St., State College. His photographs represent scenes from the Centre County Grange Fair and Civil War reenactments. Gallery hours are Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (814) 2376238. Theatre — Penn State Centre Stage presents “Blood at the Root,” by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Steve Broadnax, through Saturday, April 5, at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. Showings are at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. showings on Saturday, March 29, and Saturday, April 5. Visit www.theatre. psu.edu. Exhibit — “From There to Here: Four Decades as a Feminist Artist,” by Nancy Youdelman, will be on display through Monday, April 7, at the Borland Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Tax Assistance — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for lowand moderate-income individuals and families, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., by appointment, through Friday, April 11, at 211. S Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 355-6816. Exhibition — “Out of Here,” an exhibition of work by students in special topics courses relating to Judy Chicago, will be on display in Art Alley in the HUB-Robeson Galleries through Sunday, April 27. Visit www.studentaffairs.psu. edu/hub/artgalleries or call (814) 865-0775. Exhibit — The works of Will Espy, Debbie Petersen and Amalia Shartel will be on display through Wednesday, April 30, in the Tea Room Gallery at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefonte museum.org. Exhibit — British watercolors from the Permanent Collection will be featured at the Palmer Museum of Art through Sunday, May 4. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www. palmermuseum.psu.edu. Exhibit — The Palmer Museum of Art will feature “Forging Alliances” through Sunday, May 11. This exhibition draws on the Palmer Museum’s collection of postWWII mingei ceramics. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www. palmermuseum.psu.edu. Exhibit — The Palmer Museum of Art will feature the exhibition “Surveying Judy Chicago: Five Decades” through Sunday, May 11. The exhibit charts Chicago’s remarkable and ongoing career. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www.judychicago.arted.psu.edu or www.palmermuseum. psu.edu. Exhibit — “The Art of Adornment” will be on display through Sunday, May 25, in the Windows of the World Gallery at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — Work by Holly Fritchman will be on display through Saturday, May 31, in the Sieg Gallery at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www. bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — Work by Stephen Althouse will be on display through Saturday, May 31, in the Community Gallery at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibition — “Challenge Yourself” by Judy Chicago will be on display through Friday, June 13, in the Paterno Special Collections Library, University Park. Visit www. libraries.psu.edu. History/Genealogy — Learn about local history and genealogy with expert researchers at the Historical Museum and PA Room, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. Call

(814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

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Book Sale — The Friends of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will have a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Classroom 4 at 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. This event will feature new books, novelties and gifts for all ages. Proceeds will benefit Friends of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Call (717) 242-7178. Exhibition — The Paper Views Exhibition presents “Illustrating Natural History,” curated by Patrick McGrady, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Print Study Room of the Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. There will be a talk with McGrady at 1 p.m. Visit www.palmermuseum. psu.edu. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Farmers’ Market — The Downtown State College Farmers’ Market will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, visit www.centralpafarmers.com. Book Discussion Group — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host a book discussion group from 1 to 2 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. This month’s book is the 2014 Centre County Reads selection “Packing for Mars” by Mary Roach. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Dinner — St. John’s Catholic Church will have a Lenten seafood and pizza dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Dinners include a choice of haddock, cod, shrimp, salmon or pizza with a vegetable, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, applesauce or fruit cocktail. Comedy — The Wise Crackers Comedy Club presents Tina Giorgi and David Beck at 9 p.m. in Celebration Hall at 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College. Visit www.wisecrackers.biz.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Indoor Yard/Bake Sale — The Church of the Good Shepherd will have an indoor yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 402 Willowbank St., Bellefonte. Dress Donation/Sale — The second annual Prom and Semi-Formal Dress Donation Event will take place in the lobby of the Bald Eagle Area Middle and Senior High School, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road. Dress donations will be accepted from 10 to 11 a.m. Those who donate a dress will be able to select a new one from noon to 1 p.m. The dress sale will then open to the public at 1 p.m. Call (814) 280-8935 after 3:30 p.m. with questions or email dlucas@ beasd.org. Open House — Callao Café and Market and GroundWork Farms CSA will host a local foods open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 343 W. Aaron Drive, State College. This open house will celebrate and showcase local farms and foods. Call (814) 237-2494 or (814) 349-8915. Farmers’ Market — The Millheim Farmers’ Market will take place at 10 a.m. at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. For more information, visit www.central pafarmers.com. Children’s Program — “World Stories Alive: Tales in Many Tongues,” for children ages 3 to 8 and their families to learn about different languages and cultures, will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at Schlow Centre Re-

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PERFORMERS FROM Centre County will take the stage at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at The State Theatre for “Happy Valley’s Got Talent.” The area’s 12 best acts will compete for a cash prize. gion Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. This week’s language will be Portuguese. For more information, visit www.schlow.org. Event — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will celebrate the Centre County Reads Mars Day book “Packing for Mars” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Games — Hone your strategy for the ancient game of “Go” from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 237-6236. Auditions — The fourth annual “Happy Valley’s Got Talent” show will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. The area’s 12 best acts will perform in hopes of winning cash prizes. This year’s celebrity judges include Sue Paterno, State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham, Jamie Bestwick and Penn State music professionals Ted Christopher and Mary SaundersBarton. This event will have a live action and raffle to benefit Tides of State College, a peer support program offered to grieving children, teens and others in Centre County. Visit www.tidesprogram.org or email jvs3@psu.edu. Dinner — Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church will have a chicken and waffles dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1500 E. Branch Road, State College. Takeout is available. Call (814) 237-3549. Dinner — St. Mark Lutheran Church will have a “spay”ghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. The dinner will be all-you-can-eat spaghetti, meatballs, salads, drinks and desserts. All proceeds will benefit Centre County PAWS’ Spay and Neuter Assistance Program. Visit www.centrecountypaws.org. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m. Concert — Nittany Valley Symphony will perform “For the Birds” at 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Visit www.nvs.org. Comedy — The Wise Crackers Comedy Club presents Tina Giorgi and David Beck at 9 p.m. in Celebration Hall at 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College. Visit www.wise crackers.biz.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Fundraiser — There will be bingo to benefit Relay for Life at the Milesburg Community Center, 101 Mill St., Milesburg. Call (814) 357-5852 for advance tickets. Children’s Activity — Join Schlow Centre Region Library for “Spring Into Springtime,” with hands-on activities including an art station, stories and sign language, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 211 S. Allen St., State College. Fundraiser — Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church presents “Tea for Life” to benefit Relay for Life at 2 p.m. at 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3011 to make reservations or for more information. Race — The Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill 10-miler and relay race will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Gregg Township Elementary School on Route 45, Spring Mills. This race is sanctioned by the Nittany Valley Running Club and sponsored by Runner’s World. It will also benefit the Penns Valley Area School District track and cross country programs. For more information or to register, visit www.keleitzel.com/egghill. What’s Happening, Page 34

Page 34 What’s Happening, from page 33 Film — “Why We Ride” will play at 3 p.m. at The State Theatre 130 W. College Ave., State College. An inspiring celebration of the motorcycling community, this documentary film shares the passion of riding and shows the camaraderie of the friends and family who do it together. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org. Film — Greats at The State Film Series presents “2001: A Space Odyssey” at 7 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre. org.

MONDAY, MARCH 31

Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Story Time — Baby & Me story time, with sweet stories, songs and action rhymes, will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have toddler story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Eat Your Veggies.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Story Time — The Centre Hall Branch Library will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “Art, in Honor of VanGogh.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. Story Time — Tales for Twos story time for parents and their toddlers will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Children’s Activity — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will offer a coed field hockey program for third through sixth graders from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex, University Park. This event is provided in cooperation with the Penn State Lady Lion Field Hockey team. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr. org. Adult Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have a health education series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s topic is “Maternal Health.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bingo — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College. Practice/Performance — The Nittany Knights will perform a capella barbershop songs at 7:15 p.m. at the South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 7777455, visit www.nittanyknights.org or email jimkerhin@ yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

Uniform Sale — The Friends of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will have a uniform, shoe and accessory sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the sixth floor classroom at 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Call (717) 242-7178. Children’s Activity — “Toddler Learning Centre,” where children ages 18 months to 3 years can play with an opportunity for parents to talk, will take place at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Registration is required. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 2357817. Coffee Time — 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. Story Time — Story time for children ages 3 to 5 will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — Story time for children ages 2 to 7 will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have a toddler story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Class — Mount Nittany Medical Center presents “A Joint Venture,” a free class about hip and knee replacements, from 11 a.m. to noon at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call (814) 278-4810 or email vcoakley@mount nittany.org. Discussion — Connie Schulz, State College Area School District family outreach specialist, presents an opportunity to meet other parents and share ideas from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Eat Your Veggies!” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org.

The Centre County Gazette Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host a program for home-schooled students in grades 6-12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Through reading “Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?” by Richard Maybury, students will learn the basics of economics. Today’s theme is “Fast Money.” Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Farmers’ Market — The Boalsburg Farmers’ Market will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. in St. John’s United Church of Christ, 218 N. Church St., Boalsburg. Vendor products include greens and root vegetables, meats, dairy items, breads and apples. Yoga Class — A gentle yoga class will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is designed to have all flows on the floor. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@comcast.net. Yoga Class — A basics level yoga class will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is intended for those who may have had some prior yoga experience. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@comcast.net. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Residence, 301 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Model Railroad Club — Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. at Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, Room No. 1A,106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The Bellefonte Area School District board of directors will have a meeting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Bellefonte Area Middle School, 100 N. School St., Bellefonte. Performance — Center for the Performing Arts presents “Cantus: A Place for Us” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, University Park. Visit www.cpa.psu.edu.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

Event — The Pennsylvania Military Museum will screen “Richard M. Nixon: The Nation’s Vietnam War and the President’s Personal War” at 7:30 p.m. at 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Dr. Greg Ferro will discuss the trials and tribulations of the 37th president during his conduct of the war. Call (814) 466-6263. Uniform Sale — The Friends of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will have a uniform, shoe and accessory sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the sixth floor classroom at 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Call (717) 242-7178. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have baby book time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Book themes will vary throughout April. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Story Time — Baby & Me story time, with sweet stories, songs and action rhymes, will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — Tales for Twos story time for parents and their toddlers will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Eat Your Veggies!” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “One Book Bingo.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — Children ages 6 months to 2 years can explore science through books and movement during “Baby Explorers” 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.mydiscovery space.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Event — Centre County Library’s systems and emerging technology librarian will give classes and tips on topics like Facebook, e-readers, smart phones, tablets and other devices. “Facebook Revisited” will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and “Drop-In Gadget Crash Course” will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host an after-school science club from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. This month, students will study rain and lightening while performing experiments that show how lightening and thunderstorms form and make tornadoes. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Activity — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will offer a coed field hockey program for third through sixth graders from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex, University Park. This event is provided in cooperation with the Penn State Lady Lion Field Hockey team. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.

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PENN STATE OPERA will present the “Pirates of Penzance” beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. The Gilbert and Sullivan opera will be staged at The State Theatre in downtown State College. For more information, call (814) 272-0606. org. Lenten Dinner — St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church will have a Lenten meal and service beginning at 5:45 p.m. at 160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. The service will begin at 7 p.m. Lecture — Toru Mitani, landscape architect and associate professor at Chiba University, Japan, will speak at 6 p.m. at the Stuckerman Family Building Jury Space, University Park. Visit www.stuckerman.psu.edu. Zumba — New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class at 6 p.m. at the church, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 3214528. Group Meeting — Celebrate Recovery will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College. The group uses the “Eight Recovery Principles” with a 12-step approach to help members cope with life’s troubles. For more information, visit www.cccsc.org or call (814) 234-0711.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3

Story Time — 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. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3–5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Today’s theme is “Testing Ideas.” Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www. mydiscoveryspace.org. Event — Centre County Library’s systems and emerging technology librarian will give classes and tips on topics like Facebook, e-readers, smartphones, tablets and other devices from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Burkholder’s Market, 107 Market Drive, Spring Mills. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Seminar — Research Unplugged will presents “Heads Up! Kids and Sports-Related Brain Injuries” with Wayne Sebastianelli, director of athletic medicine at Penn State, at 12:30 p.m. in the Pegula Ice Arena Community Room, University Park. Visit www.schlow.org. Craft Class — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host “Hooks & Needles,” an adult craft class, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time from 2 to 3 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “One Book Bingo.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Lego club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Comic Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a comic club for high school students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Musser Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www. schlow.org. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Tonight’s theme is “STEM: Explore Science With Your Family!” Call (814) 3421987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Support Group — A support group for children and families with Type 1 diabetes will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 and 2 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. This support group will provide education and information for those who are living with or know someone living with Type 1 diabetes. Call (814) 777-4664 or email hayley.weyhe@ mountanittany.org. Children’s Activity — The Penn State Thespians will bring Kevin Henkes’ classic story, “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” to life at 7 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow.org. Performance — Center for the Performing Arts presents The Count Baise Orchestra featuring New York Voices performing at 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Visit www.cpa.psu.edu. Theatre — The Next Stage presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Don Juan in Hell” at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org. Opera — Penn State Opera presents “Pirates of Penzance” at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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GROUP MEETINGS The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates and times for all Centre County social and service groups, organizations, clubs, etc. that have membership open to the public. To be included in the weekly listing send information by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette. com or mail to: The Centre County Gazette, Attn: Group Meetings, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801. Adult Bible Study and Kids Program, offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Nittany Baptist Church, 430 Mountain Back Road, Spring Mills. Call (814) 360–1601 or visit www.nittany baptist.org. Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse — Men’s Support Group sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30–7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (814) 237–5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit www.ccwrc.org. Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse — Women’s Support Group sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30–7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call (814) 237–5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit ccwrc.org. ALIVE Teen Club meets at 6 p.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355–5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Groups meet the first Friday at 1 p.m. and second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of every month in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Contact Anne at (814) 234–3141 or teadmin@brooklinevillage.com or Janie at (814) 235–2000 or iwpcommrel@brooklinevillage.com for information. AWANA Club meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at the First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Activities and Bible lessons will be held for children ages 3 through sixth grade. Materials provided. Call (814) 355–5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org. Bald Eagle Grange No. 151 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Grange Hall in Runville. Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Monday at the Milesburg Borough Building, 416 Front St., Milesburg. Visit www.baldeaglewatershed.com. The Bald Eagle Area Class of 1959 meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month for dinner. Location changes each month. Call Joyce at (814) 383–4337 or email ljt2342@embarqmail. com. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1960 meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at The Bestway Restaurant, 1023 N. Eagle Valley Road, Howard. Call Barb (814) 466–6027. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1962 meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bestway Truckstop Restaurant, Route 150, Milesburg. Call Sandy at (814) 387–4218. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1964 meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Bestway Restaurant, Route 150, I–80 exit 158, Milesburg. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at the Bellefonte Moose, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Sue (814) 625–2132 or bea.1964@yahoo. com. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1965 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the last Friday of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call Bob (814) 383–2151. Bellefonte High School Class of 1956 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call Kay at (814) 359–2738. Bellefonte High School Class 1967 meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Sunset West, 521 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The location is subject to change. Call Vic at (814) 360–1948. Bellefonte Elks Lodge meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Bellefonte Encampment No. 72 and Ridgeley Canton No. 8 meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Windmere Hall, 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Bellefonte Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the First Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Visit www.facebook.com/bellefontegardenclub or call (814) 355–4427. Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Train Station, Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355–1053 or www.bellefontetrain.org. Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Moose Club, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Jeff Steiner at (814) 3593233 or email teamsteiner@comcast.net. Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Diamond Deli, 103 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call Mary Jane Fisher at (814) 355–5905. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 meets at 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 Ladies Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Better Breathers Support Group meets at 2 p.m. the third Thursday every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call James Williamson, respiratory manager, at (814) 359–3421. Better Breathers is affiliated with the American Lung Association. Business Networking International meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College. Members share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Fee is $10 for room and breakfast. Call Kelly Swisher at (814) 280–1656. Boy Scouts of America BSA Troop 66 meets from 7–8 p.m. every Tuesday at Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Email Scoutmaster Bill Weaver at standinten@aol.com. Brain Injury Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call Sharon Poorman, nurse manager, at (814) 359–3421. There will be no meetings in January and February. Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 5:30–7 p.m. the first Monday of every month in the ground floor conference rooms, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday of the month. Call Cheri at (814) 231–7005. The Caregivers Support Group of the Cancer Survivors’ Association meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month in Conference Room 6, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Catholic Daughters of the Americas social begins at 6:30 p.m. and meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at St. John’s Catholic School auditorium, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355–7730 or email jmoest@yahoo.com.

Central Pennsylvania Holistic Wellness Group will meet to share and learn about many methods and techniques to support a holistic, homeopathic and spiritual lifestyle from 6:30–8 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883–0957 or visit www.meetup.com/central–pa–holistic– wellnessgroup. The Centre County Down Syndrome Society meets from 7–9 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the offices at 111 Sowers St., Suite 504, in State College. Email ccdssociety@gmail. com or visit www.centrecountydownsyndrome.org. The Centre County Green Party meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Webster’s Bookstore Café, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College. Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets from 7–9 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at RE/MAX Centre Realty, 1375 Martin St., State College. Call (814) 280–5839 or email len@ decarmine.com. Visit www.centrecountyreiclub.org. Centre Hall Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month and at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Centre Hall Lions Club Building, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall. Centre Line Riders — ABATE of Pennsylvania, Chapter 18 meets at noon the third Saturday of each month at the Centre Hall American Legion, 2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall. Centre Pieces Quilt Guild meets from 7–9 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month (March through December) at the Mount Nittany Middle School Cafeteria, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College. Visit www.centrepiecesguild.org or call (814) 237–6009. Centre Region Model Investment Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the Mazza Room, South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234–8775 or email cr20mic@aol.com. The Centre Region Wargaming and Miniatures Group will meet each week. Meeting times and place changes each week. Join the website to become active: www.meetup.com/centre–region– wargaming–and–miniatures–group. The Compassionate Friends Group meets from 7–8:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at New Hope, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. TCF is a national nonprofit support organization offering understanding, friendship and hope to families following the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 574–5997 or email mah10@comcast.net. FHA Center for Weight Management and Nutrition hosts a bariatric surgery support group from 6–7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in Classroom 4, Lewistown Hospital, 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Sessions are moderated by Virginia M. Wray. Call (717) 242–7099 or visit www.myfamilyhealthassociates.com. Girls of Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 1961 meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Mt. Valley Diner, 850 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. Call (814) 355–3686. Halfmoon Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Membership is open to Halfmoon Township residents. Contact Barbara Fleischer by phone at (814) 693–0188 or by email at barb.fleischer@gmail.com; or contact Lori Clayton by phone at (814) 692–8077 or by email at lafc30@gmail.com. Halfmoon Grange No. 290 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Grange Hall in Centennia. Call Diane at (814) 692–4580. Hearing Loss Association of America meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Foxdale, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Learn the latest technology available for hearing loss. Heart Failure Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call Traci Curtorillo, nurse manager, at (814) 359–3421. Heritage Museum Board meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Boalsburg Municipal Building, Main Street, Boalsburg. Call Dr. Pete Ferretti at (814) 574–0939 or email par2@ psu.edu. I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Junior Rockhounds meets at 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Room 121, Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867–6263 or visit www.nittany mineral.org. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Bull Pen Restaurant, Washington Avenue at First Street, Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238–1668. Ladies Grief Support Group meets at 2 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday at Living Faith Church, 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg. Call Hazel at (814) 387–4952. Marion Grange 223 meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Jacksonville Grange Hall. For more information, call Brenda at (814) 383–2796. The Milesburg Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at Milesburg Center across from Uni– Mart. MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, sponsored by New Hope Church, is designed to nurture every mother with children from pregnancy through kindergarten and meets the first and third Thursday of each month at The State College Evangelical Free Church, 1243 Blue Course Drive, State College. Child care is provided for each monthly meeting. Visit www.statecollegemops. com. Mount Nittany Health’s Diabetes Network diabetes support group meets from 10:15–11:15 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. Call Carol Clitherow at (814) 231–3076 or visit www.mountnittany.org/diabetes. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at 6 p.m. every third Tuesday at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The support group is affiliated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Harrisburg office. Call Steve Uberti at (814) 359–3421. National Alliance on Mental Illness meets at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday at South Hills School, State College. June is the last meeting of the summer. Meetings resume in September. Call Dave (814) 238–1983. The Neuropathy Support Group of Central Pennsylvania will meet at 2 p.m. the fourth Sunday at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, Conference Room 3, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call David Brown at (814) 531–1024. Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. Visit www.nittanyknights.org or call Bill (814) 355–3557. Nittany Leatherneck Detachment meets from 7:30–9 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks Club on the second Tuesday of every month, January through October. All Marines and F.M.F. corpsmen are welcome.

Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Old Gregg School, Room 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422–7667. Nittany Mineral Society will hold a social at 6:30 p.m. and meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Room 116, Auditorium of the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. No meetings in June or July. Call (814) 237-1094 or visit http://nittanymineral.org, or email at nittanymineral.org@ gmail.com. Nittany Valley Woodturners meet from 7–9 p.m. every first Thursday in the woodworking shop of State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. Email reg@marketvaluesolutions.com or visit www.visitnittany valleywoodturners.org. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets for an early–risers breakfast at 7 a.m. every third Wednesday at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7–8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in Room 106, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422–8582, email ogsrobin@ gmail.com or visit www.oldgreggschool.org. Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets from 7–8 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Kristie Kaufman at (814) 466–7921. Penns Valley Grange No. 158 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in Grange Hall, Railroad Street, Spring Mills. Pleasant Gap Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at The Oaks, 220 Rachel Drive, Pleasant Gap. Reiki Group will meet from 6:30–8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883–0957, email beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com, or visit www.inspiredholisticwellness.com. RSVP is appreciated. The Romans 12:2 Group meets from 7–8:30 p.m. Mondays at 204 W. High St., Bellefonte. The group is an addictions breakaway program sponsored by Lifegate Baptist Church, and is open to all who are suffering from any form of addiction as well as to family members that may be affected by the addict’s behavior. Call (814) 353–1942. Sacred Harp Singing meets from 7–8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Monday at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College. Visit www.statecollegesacredharp. com. The Snow Shoe Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Moshannon Community Center, Route 144, Snow Shoe. Soroptimist International of Centre County meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Atherton Hotel, 125 S. Atherton St., State College. Call (814) 234–0658 or email hjlaw11@aol. com. State College Area High School Class of ’65 meets for brunch at 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Way’s Fruit Market, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda. State College Downtown Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Mountain View Country Club, 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg. State College Lions Club meets at 6:15 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Rotary Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, 200 W. Park Ave., University Park. State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Hotel State College, 106 S. Allen St., State College, above The Corner Room. State College Weavers Guild meets from 7:30–9 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, September through May. Meetings are held in members’ homes. Refreshments are served at 7 p.m. For meeting location, visit www.state collegeweaversguild.weebly.com or call (814) 234–7344. Support Group for Family & Friends of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors, sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30–7 p.m. Mondays. Call (814) 237– 5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit www.ccwrc.org. Stroke Support Group meets at 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. There will be no meeting in August and December. Call Caroline Salva–Romero, speech therapy manager, or Linda Meyer, speech–language pathologist, at (814) 359–3421. The Survivors’ Support Group of the Cancer Survivors’ Association meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Monday of the month in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, will meet at 6:20 p.m. every Tuesday at the American Legion, 2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall. Weigh–in will be held from 5:30–6:20 p.m. Call Aurelia Confer at (814) 574–1747. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, PA 473 support group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room of Windsong Apartments at Brookline, 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College. Call Jane Wettstone at (814) 404–1689. TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday in various locations. Call Dick Kustin at (814) 238-2524 or Don Hohner at (908) 902-3122. Trout Unlimited, a nonprofit conservation organization, meets at 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday at Comfort Suites Hotel, 132 Village Drive, State College. Walker Grange #2007 meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Walker Township Building, 816 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte. Weight Loss Challenge meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Park Forest Baptist Church, 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College. Membership fee is $35. Contact Darlene Foster at (814) 238–8739 or rdf55@ verizon.net. WiNGs, the Women’s Network Group for women entrepreneurs, has a social from 8–8:30 a.m. and meets from 8:30– 10:30 a.m., the third Wednesday of every month at the Patton Township conference room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Email membership@wngs.org or call (814) 360–1063. Women’s Welcome Club of State College meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College. Visit www.womens welcomeclub.org or email wwcmembership@ gmail.com. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Digital currency creates Bitcoin drama Currencies exist for easy commerce, and they work based on the belief that they’ll be available in the future to buy goods and services. A U.S. dollar may lose buying power over time through inflation, but the fairly certain knowledge that one U.S. dollar will buy one U.S. dollar’s worth of goods or services is what allows for trust in the dollar now and into the future. In the United States, all commerce can currently be done with that dollar so that people can buy airJudy Loy, ChFC, plane tickets with their is CEO at Nestlerode & Loy credit cards (which use Investment Advithe dollar denominasors, State College. tion), buy breakfast at Loy is a regular the Waffle Shop with a columnist for $10 bill, or pay a neighStateCollege.com. bor to shovel the walkway with cash. Currency is, overall, a medium of exchange. An idea for a digital currency was float-

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ed in 2008 in a white paper by the future creator of the bitcoin. It is not a new idea and many individuals who are leery of governments have wanted an alternative currency without government interference — think bailouts and artificially low interest rates — for some time. Satoshi Nakamoto, who wrote the white paper, is the pseudonym for the mysterious developer (or developers) of the Bitcoin concept. There have been many investigations into the Bitcoin creator(s) and there is still uncertainty as to the identity or identities of the Bitcoin mastermind(s). Bitcoin is a digital currency that went into use in January 2009 and uses cryptography to control its creation. People “mine” bitcoins by solving complex math puzzles or buy and sell them on peer-topeer exchanges. Unlike other currencies, it does not rely on a central bank or government to create, regulate or track, and is strictly peerto-peer. A person can go to a Bitcoin exchange and purchase bitcoins; however, a Wired study showed that 45 percent of Bitcoin exchanges close down. This is a developing currency and faces hurdles even with purchasing and holding the coin. You won’t put an actual bitcoin in your leather wallet. Rather, these coins

are held in an electronic wallet. Unlike purchasing and holding a security, such as Apple stock in an electronic brokerage account, which has SIPC insurance or additional insurance and regulation to maintain the integrity of that account, Bitcoin has none of this by design. That’s the main advantage of the Bitcoin concept, which allows for a true freefloating currency separate from any government, bank or middlemen, but that also allows for abuses. Because digital currency, and bitcoin in particular, can be used to buy merchandise anonymously, it is ripe for money laundering. Large cash transactions raise red flags with FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network), a government regulatory authority whose major mission it is to police for money laundering. Any deposit or payment in cash of $10,000 or more better have backup and an explanation, because this group is taking a closer look. Bitcoin has created a workaround for this rule and rather large currency transactions can be done anonymously, without this oversight. Thus, when two Florida men were accused of money laundering using bitcoins, their defense was that they could not be money laundering because by law that crime only applies to currency issued by

the U.S. or another country. Can you say loophole? Typically, governments and regulators will close these loopholes quickly. The other downside of holding bitcoins in an electronic system is the integrity of that virtual wallet. Mt. Gox collapsed when it declared bankruptcy last week after a large theft of the electronic currency. Flexcon, another Bitcoin startup, announced it was shutting down after a theft of $620,000 worth of bitcoins (at the time 896 coins). Flexcon was a cloud-based storage and exchange for bitcoins. Because the currency and exchanges are unregulated and uninsured, your $620,000 is not restored as it would be in a bank theft (if you are under FDIC limits). There is much opportunity for global commerce in alternative currencies and the very idea and process that has created the Bitcoin universe will most likely not stop here. For instance, the Winklevoss twins, known for their involvement with Facebook and currently Internet entrepreneurs, just bought tickets for outer space from Virgin Galactic with bitcoins. I am telling you folks, you just can’t make this stuff up. While I still can’t use a bitcoin to buy a Penn State sweatshirt at McLanahan’s, we have not heard the last of alternative currencies.

Customer experience APEX Program projects the topic of recent B2B mark final semester for marketing-focused meeting PSU Smeal MBA students

UNIVERSITY PARK — Key themes that emerged from the Institute for the Study of Business Markets’ (ISBM) recent winter meeting included managing customer experience and the importance of pricing, according to Ralph Oliva. Oliva serves as executive director of the ISBM, a research center in the Penn State Smeal College of Business focused on the practice of business-to-business marketing. Business-to-consumer marketing has long noted the importance of managing a customer’s buying experience, but business-to-business marketers are now employing experience management techniques to differentiate their products. “What we’re discovering is that delivering a high-quality, differentiated experience — through both pricing and through all employees consistently understanding and delivering the company brand — is absolutely crucial in the business-to-business market space,” said Oliva. “This winter’s member meeting offered attendees an opportunity to share best practices and network among some of the top companies in today’s B2B space.” Bill Becker, who manages John Deere’s

Brand Center of Excellence, was one of the meeting’s first speakers. He talked about the company’s investment in a brand ambassador program that empowered more employees to provide the John Deere brand experience to customers. “In today’s networked world, it has become easy for customers to communicate with anyone in a firm, and it’s important for everyone in the firm to live the brand,” said Oliva. The importance of pricing as a key element of a positive experience emerged as another key issue. Paul Adair, director of strategic pricing at PolyOne, talked about telling the right kind of pricing stories to the right customers. The ISBM Winter Meeting was held in February at the Orlando Renaissance Airport Hotel in Orlando, Fla. More than 100 people attended, representing 28 ISBM member firms. The next members’ meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 9, and Wednesday, Sept.10, on Penn State’s University Park campus and focus on aligning marketing, sales and innovation processes.

Ryan joins Centre Foundation as deputy director STATE COLLEGE — Carrie Ryan joined Centre Foundation’s team as deputy director. “This is the chance of a lifetime to have the opportunity to work with Centre Foundation, whose mission and passion is to make a positive impact on our community,” Ryan said. Originally from California, Ryan has lived in Central Pennsylvania for more than 20 years. For the past two years, she served as the director of finance and operations at the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. Prior to that, Ryan was the executive vice president and CFO for the Easter Seals of Pennsylvania for six years. She also spent several years leading finance departments for health care companies such as Geisinger, VNA and SureHealth.

“With her accounting background and firsthand knowledge of local non-profits, we are excited to add Carrie to our team here at the foundation,” said Centre Foundation’s executive director Molly Kunkel. Ryan majored CARRIE RYAN in accounting and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from San Diego State University. In her new position, she will oversee many of the foundation’s financial procedures and reports. For more information about Centre Foundation, visit www.centre-foundation. org.

UNIVERSITY PARK — As part of their final semester of coursework in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, master of business administration (MBA) students are applying all their recently acquired knowledge to real-world business projects through the Applied Professional Experience Program (APEX). “This is really where students take the things they’ve learned in the classroom and apply them in real-world business situations that require effective work with internal teams and external stakeholders,” said Doug Thomas, faculty director for the Penn State Smeal MBA program. Through APEX, student teams and their clients collaborate over 14 weeks to tackle business challenges provided by client firms. Students sharpen their professional abilities through experiential learning, and clients benefit from the fresh perspective and analytical skill of a student team with a wide range of talents. “The practice of solving problems in a real-world environment is a huge advantage to our students, especially in these last few months before they go out and take on professional roles with their MBA degrees,” said David Lenze, director of the APEX program. “At the same time, the projects deliver real value to the project sponsors.” Students are working with a total of 16 clients this semester, from small, familyowned businesses to multinational corporations in a wide variety of industries. Some of the projects students are working on this semester include: n At Siemens Industry Inc., the world’s leading supplier of innovative and envi-

ronmentally friendly products, solutions and services for industrial customers, students will assess new market opportunities for energy and environmental management services and suggest go-to-market strategies to capture those opportunities. n At CASSA, students will develop a comprehensive business case to profitably provide micro-mortgage financing for construction of healthy and affordable housing for lower income residents of Guatemala. n Students working at Wright Beverage Distributing — a leading beverage distribution company that is led by Claude H. Wright, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Smeal — will benchmark various aspects of Wright’s inventory management and material handling operations relative to industry best practices. They will then develop a set of recommendations tailored to the company’s specific needs. n NutrAfrica’s vision is to bring modern food production capabilities to Ethiopia in order to create a more resilient food supply for East Africa while creating economic opportunity for residents of the region. Students on this project will develop a comprehensive strategy for the export of injera (a spongy flatbread that is a staple Ethiopian food) to various international markets. n Founded by Penn State mechanical engineering professor Chao-Yang Wang, EC Power is a recent start-up focused on energy storage and design software. Students on this project are tasked with developing a marketing and sales strategies that will increase EC Power’s revenues by a factor of 10 over two years.

CCRRA to host business after hours BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority will host its first-ever “Business After Hours” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, at the CCRRA’s headquarters, located at 253 Transfer Road in Bellefonte.

CBICC members are invited for an evening of networking, food and drinks — all while building connections. Cost is $5 per member or $20 per prospective member or guest. For more information, visit www.cbicc.org.

To advertise in The Gazette, call (814) 238-5051 or email sales@centrecountygazette.com

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Mastovich’s top columns available in new eBook Did you know you can learn six tips to marketing success from the AFLAC duck? Ever hear about the 11 ways listening to Spinal Tap can increase your sales? Do you realize that a real “no” can be better than a “fake maybe” in the business world? These topics and more highlight MASSolutions president and CEO Dave Mastovich’s new Light Reading Top 10 eBook, which details 10 strategies to increase sales and improve messaging.

During the past eight years, Mastovich has entertained and informed readers through his column, which has been featured in more than 50 media outlets. Mastovich asked Light Reading subscribers for their input, and they voted for their top 10 light reading columns. The result is the new eBook, which may be downloaded for free at www. massolutions.biz/top10ebook. For more information, visit www. massolutions.biz or contact Mike Gatti, MASSolutions director of integrated marketing, at gatti@massolutions.biz.

March 27-April 2, 2014

Office hours with business development expert available HERSHEY — The Penn State Hershey Office of Technology Development will host office hours with Global Sales Initiatives (GSI) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, at the Hershey Center for Applied Research. GSI’s founder and principal, Kevin Smith, will offer consulting sessions on business development and marketing strategies for new technologies or spinoff companies. Smith has more than 20 years of experience in international leadership working with Fortune 500 companies such as Philips and AMP Inc. He has developed expertise in business development, sales and marketing for emerging companies and technologies. Smith

founded Harrisburg-based Global Sales Initiatives, which has since grown to reach markets around the world. During the consulting sessions, participants will learn about GSI’s expertise in building, developing and restructuring sales plans and models to help startup companies increase their growth and production. GSI specializes in developing effective business development and marketing plans that utilize existing strengths. Appointments are free, but registration is required. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/ office-hours-with-global-sales-initiativesapril-3-2014-tickets-10687335107?aff=eorg.

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.

Olvia D. B. Ott, Martha B. Bryans and Deborah Brown Miles to David W. Brown, 824 Gravel Point Road, Howard, $1. Francis G. Brown estate, David W. Brown executor to Mark E. Ott and Olivia D. B. Ott, 748 Gravel Point Road, Howard, $1. Mark E. Ott and Olivia D. B. Ott to Mark E. Ott and Olivia D. B. Ott, 748 Gravel Point Road, Howard, $1.

RECORDED MAR. 3-7, 2014 BENNER TOWNSHIP

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

Frank W. Konesky to Steven M. Willits, 535 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $267,000.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Nathan L. McCloskey and Sandra Lee McCloskey to Daniel M. Durachko and Gail S. Durachko, 910 Circle Road, Bellefonte, $335,000.

Evelyn Ann McKee to Douglas A. Smay and Kelly K. Smay, Mudlick Road, Julian, $49,900.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

Patricia A. Wilson to Jonas S. Esch and Mary Z. Esch, 855 Rapp Road, Howard, $370,000.

MARION TOWNSHIP

Charles M. Cummins, Kishacoquillas Valley National Bank and Seda Council of Governments to Charles M. Cummins, Kishacoquillas Valley National Bank and Seda Council of Governments.

Christopher L. Confer, Amy R. Debach and Amy R. Debach-Confer to Christopher L. Confer and Amy R. DebachConfer, 4160 Jacksonville Road, Howard, $1. Emile C. R. Weaver and Linda M. Weaver to Mitchell C. Weaver and Marian Weaver, 4790 Jacksonville Road, Howard, $1.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

MILES TOWNSHIP

CENTRE COUNTY

Kevin E. Mahen and Denise E. Mahen to Stefen D. Wisniewski, 120 Abbott Lane, State College, $450,000. Sheesley Supply Company Inc. to Mountainview 2341 LLC, 2351 Commercial Blvd., State College, $443,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Deborah A. Hyde to Marjorie N. Hall, 343 McBath St., State College, $1. Wausat Family Trust and Harold R. Wausat trustee to Harold R. Wausat, 287 Deepwood Drive, Pine Grove Mills, $1. Harold R. Wausat to Leona K. Wausat, 287 Deepwood Drive, Pine Grove Mills, $1.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Nathanial P. Brown and Yuriko H. Brown to Yuriko Brown, 1304 Springfield Circle, Boalsburg, $1. CDC Land Acquisitions LLC and CDC Land Acquisition LLC to King Guy Properties LLC, 229 Timberwood Trail, Boalsburg. Jeremy R. Field and Hilary J. Field to David K. Koelle and Kristy L. Koelle, 935 Oak Hall St., Boalsburg, $186,000.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

Francis G. Brown estate and David W. Brown executor to Mark E. Ott and Olivia D. B. Ott, 748 Gravel Point Road, Howard, $1. Francis G. Brown estate and David W. Brown executor to Francis G. Brown estate, 824 Gravel Point Road, Howard, $1. Francis G. Brown estate and David W. Brown executor to Henry S. Bryans and Martha B. Bryans, Gravel Point Road, Howard, $1. Francis G. Brown estate and David W. Brown executor,

Douglas K. Wasson to Caleb Chamberlin, 4693 Brush Valley Road, Madisonburg, $117,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Veronica V. Jones and John H. Jones Jr. to Stanley E. Richards and Debra D. Richards, 156 Tradition Drive, State College, $295,000. Randall F. Leath and Susan D. Leath to James Howell and Carina E. Howell, 109 Spring Glen Place, Port Matilda, $375,000. Jeanne R. Miller to Michael C. Masiuk and Jan Masiuk, 1732 Woodledge Circle, State College, $207,500. Susan Wilson-Porterfield and Susan Wilson to Circus Day Nursery LTD, 100 Kensington Drive, Port Matilda, $1.

PENN TOWNSHIP

Ciarrocchi Living Trust, Michael J. Ciarrocchi trustee and Robin J. Ciarrocchi trustee to Karen S. Shinskie and Robert H. Shinskie, Summer Mountain Road, Spring Mills, $1. John Q. Glasgow Jr. and Jacqueline A. Glasgow to Darryl G. Stuck and Lucille Martin Stuck, State Route 45, Spring Mills, $30,000. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County and Tri-County Habitat for Humanity to Karen Kline and Anna Kline, 128 Railroad St., Coburn, $36,000.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

James Dewey Holt Sr. to Steven Beri and Margaux Beri, 207 S. Ninth St., Philipsburg, $1. Colleen I. Holt to Steven Beri and Margaux Beri, 207 S. Ninth St., Philipsburg, $1. Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association to Steve Bellows and Lisa Bellows, 1109 E. Presqueisle St.,

Philipsburg, $25,500. Henry W. Weight and Vonda M. Weight to Dennia P. Weld, 315 N. 11th St., Philipsburg, $13,500.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC, Ultra Resources Inc. and Mitsui E&P USA LLC to Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC, Ultra Resources Inc. and Mitsui E&P USA LLC.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Crossman Enterprises LLC to Scotty Edward Eble, 292 Greens Valley Road, Centre Hall, $140,250.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Bret Buterbaugh and Marie Buterbaugh to Bryce G. Burkentine and Paul D. Burkentine, 122 E. Irvin Ave., State College, $184,000. Todd Kellerman and Heather Kellerman to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County, 239 Sunrise Terrace, State College, $1. Richard J. Lobron and Mary D. Lobron to Myron T. Lindsey and Margaret B. Lindsey, 704 McKee St., State College, $625,000. Cynthia D. Marrara to John H. Foote and Rosamond P. Tompkins, 1005 S. Atherton St., State College, $149,900. Thomas O. Mincemoyer and Claudia C. Mincemoyer to Thomas O. Mincemoyer and Claudia C. Mincemoyer, 119 S. Barnard St., State College, $1. Thomas O. Mincemoyer and Claudia C. Mincemoyer to Thomas O. Mincemoyer and Claudia C. Mincemoyer, 123 S. Barnard St., State College, $1. Nellie R. Wortman by attorney and Roberta Furst by guardians to Steven J. Bisbee, 201 Nimtz Ave., State College, $130,000.

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

William R. Urban Jr. to William R. Urban Jr., 11576 S. Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, $1.

UNIONVILLE BOROUGH

Charles F. Coder Jr. and Deborah M. Coder to Deanna B. Baron and Molly L. Hill, 261 Temperance St., Fleming.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Devin M. Alterio and Danielle A. Shuey, 345 Zion Back Road, Bellefonte, $88,000. Adrienne J. Heidt-Mixdorf, Adrienne Heidt-Biddle and Charles W. Biddle to Michael T. Skyes and Kristin J. Skyes, Two Mile Road, Howard, $69,900.

WORTH TOWNSHIP

Timothy P. Brobeck estate, Theodore E. Brobeck III executor and Megan Brobeck to Patricia A. Weaver, 1296 Sunnyside Hollow Road, Port Matilda, $290,000. Patricia Weller to Gilbert Lee Weller, 9243 S. Eagle Valley Road, Port Matilda, $1. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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RENT TO OWN We can arrange “Rent To Own” on any property for sale by any broker, owner, bank or others. NEW HORIZONS REAL ESTATE CO. 814-355-8500

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OVER 37 MILLION JOB SEEKERS! Go to www.MyJobConneXion.com or call 814-238-5051.

SPACIOUS CONDO 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath $1,000.00 this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo has a spacious spare bedroom. The loft makes for a nice open, very spacious master bedroom, with a sliding door for privacy, a beautiful brick accent wall and skylight. Nice balcony and fireplace are beautiful features. 612 W. College Ave. State College,PA 16801 814‑272‑7772

CASH FOR GOLD LOCK HAVEN 99,999.00 Cash for Gold and Silver Coins and Jewelry. Buy and Sell Gold, Silver, Coins, Tablets, Ipads, Video Games, Stereos. Pawn shop in Lock Haven and Williamsport. www. lockhavenexchange. com www.buyandsellgold williamsport.com

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Holt Cleaning Services We Clean So You Don’t Have To Appointments available Weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly, and one time cleanings. Residential, Office, Rentals. Move‑ins and Move‑out Call Us Today (814) 880‑5094

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The Mommy Shoppe is a place where parents can clothe their children for free/yard sale pricing. Open monthly on the 3rd Saturday 10‑2 & following Mon 6‑8 Houserville UMC 1320 Houserville Rd, themommyshoppe @gmail.com (814) 499‑2287

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WALKS FIREWOOD & LAWN CARE HOUSE CLEANING FOR YOU I am willing to clean your home, office or business at your convenience! Willing to do most all general cleaning. Call (814) 933‑9087

KC DOG WALKING AND PET SITTING Insured & Bonded My Name is Kristen Corry, I am 38 years old, I am a professional Pet Sitter and Dog Walker I service State College, Bellefonte, Port Matilda, Milesburg, Zion, Centre Hall, and nearly everything in between. I guarantee a well connected experience including loving care, superb attention giving, fulfilling exercise, and dedicated companionship to your pet. Insured and Bonded by Pet Sitters Associates, LLC. Please visit my website at kcdogwalking.com or call me at 814‑571‑1406

Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, split, & delivered. We sell our firewood year round. Dont hesitate to call. CALL NOW Matthew R. Walk (814) 937‑3206

BUY OR RENT A SCOOTER INSTEAD CAMPUS SKOOTERS Campus Skooters is a dealership in State College that rents, sells, and services scooters. We carry Kymco, Genuine, and Bintelli scooters. Check us out online at www. CampusSkooters .com or visit us at 2135 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801

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PROFESSIONAL WEDDING MUSICIANS FOR HIRE We will provide lovely wedding music for your special day,from solo instrumentalists to chamber ensembles. Choose from harpists, strings, and winds in a variety of combinations. We employ only the fin‑ est area musicians. www. community chamberartists.org

HOUSES FOR SALE

COUNTRY 5 min. from town. This 3 bdrn home sits on 1/2 acre with open living room, dining room, and kitchen. Three car garage. Bellefonte area. Asking $250,000 firm. Ph. 814.222.3331.

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REAL ESTATE FARM AUCTION 68+ acre working dairy farm. Farm is close to State College 3 bedroom house bank barn with horse stalls investment potential, motivated seller very good soil. more info on Auctionzip.com Auction to be held April 5 2014 at 11:30 am on site at 2674 Jacksonville Rd Bellefonte PA 16823 Call Thomas Hershey at 610‑209‑7096 Hershey Auction LLC.. Email tomh@hesheyfarm agency.com License #AY002156

INDOOR COMMUNITY YARD & CRAFT SALE April 26th 8 a.m. ‑ 2 p.m. Where: Huntingdon County Fair Groungrounds Cost: $20 for a 10 ft x 10 ft space with 8 ft table . CRAFT VENDORS WELCOME! ANTIQUE VENDORS WELCOME! SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE and Come sell it with us! HOMEMADE SOUP SALE 4‑H FOOD STAND Pre—Register 10455 Fairgrounds Road Access Huntingdon 16652

IT’S A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF JEWELRY Wrap up in something that sparkles. All hand‑picked, and all at up to 60% off. Go grab some style! THE NEWEST WAY TO SPARKLE. For exclusive access, click below. https://womens fashion boutique. kitsylane.com

DESK CHAIR gray up‑ holstered, swivel armed, up/down lever, excellent condition, $35 Call (814) 355‑4132

PIANO full keyboard, Story & Clark. Good cond. Moving/need to sell. Prev owned by church. Call & leave mes‑ sage. $600 obo. (814) 359‑4202

LEOTARDS FOR SALE ‑ $25.00 Leotards for sale in Bellefonte. Your Gym Closet 1809 Zion Road. Bellfonte, PA 16823 GK Elite sizes child XS to adult XL starting at $25. Check out Facebook too! 814‑355‑1691

COMIC BOOK SALE $10 We have a ton of great comics for sale with a wide variety to choose from. Batman, Super‑ man, X‑Men, You name it. Great Prices Too. Check us out at http://botropolis. ecrater.com FILE CABINET: beige in color, excellent condition. $25 Call (814) 355‑4132

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