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Marion Walker to host ﬁrst-ever Mini-THON to beneﬁt boy By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Tiffany Benner hopes Marion Walker Elementary School’s MiniTHON will highlight the importance of kids helping kids. Benner’s son, Noah, is a third-grader at the school, and a Four Diamonds Fund child who battled a recurrent brain tumor. Today he continues to recover. The Mini-THON will be held in his honor. Slated to begin at 12:30 p.m. on April 11 at Marion Walker, the Mini-THON will feature a variety of activities, including cookie decorating, relays and card making for patients at Penn State Hershey’s Children’s Hospital, Benner said. The event will run until 2:30 p.m.

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Mini-THONs, which replicate the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon on a smaller scale, donate the money raised directly to the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Mini-THONs are held at schools across the state; more than 100 schools and 20,000 students participate in the Mini-THON program, according to THON’s website. To date, these high schools, middle schools and elementary schools have raised more than $10 million. During 2012-2013 Mini-THONs raised more than $2 million, according to the website. “Mini-THONs provide an opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and learn the idea of philanthropy and community service,” said Kristen Masengarb, associate director of the Four Diamonds Fund. “The program works to empower, inspire and activate youth in the effort to conquer childhood cancer.” Faculty, parents, students and the general public are encouraged to attend Marion Walker’s event, Benner said. Mini-THON, Page 4

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LET’S DANCE: Marion Walker Elementary will host its first-ever Mini-THON. In this file photo, students at Mount Nittany Middle School took part in their own Mini-THON last year. Opinion ............................ 7 Health & Wellness ......... 8, 9

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INNOVATIVE IDEA: Eric Sauder and Serena Fulton are the co-directors and hosts at New Leaf Initiative, a shared workspace located in the State College Municipal Building.

Coworking non-profit offers collaborative hub for community By NATHAN PIPENBERG

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STATE COLLEGE — It’s a common sight: a downtown coffee shop or meeting place full of students and professionals working side-by-side, headphones on and laptops open. But it’s also common knowledge that many of these people aren’t interacting with one another, and Serena Fulton, a 2013 Penn State graduate, wants to change that. “You can go into a coffee shop and be working next to someone, but have no idea what they’re doing,” Fulton said. Enter New Leaf Initiative, a fledgling non-profit of which Fulton is co-director. Consider New Leaf, which recently opened in a new 2,600-square-foot location in the State College Municipal Building on South Allen Street, the coffee shop’s evolved form. New Leaf is one of the newest of over 3,000 coworking establishments in the United States. The coworking business model hinges upon members paying for access to Internet, desk space and meeting rooms. To date, coworking offices have been most successful in urban centers where office space is hard to find, and most popular among freelancers, entrepreneurs and creative-class professionals

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who can often work from just a laptop and backpack. Fulton and Eric Sauder, New Leaf’s other co-director, are hoping their particular brand of collaborative coworking — New Leaf is non-profit, most offices are not — will prove that the concept can take off in a college town as well. Like other coworking offices, New Leaf sells desk space. A full membership, which costs $450 per year, offers a private desk and access to meeting rooms for private use. A half membership, for $250, offers a “hot desk” — one that will be used by other members throughout the week. In addition to memberships, New Leaf also offers partnerships, which offer all-day Internet access, and space for the general public, who are offered one hour of Internet access every day. Paying partners and the public can also rent the meeting rooms, for $15 and $25 per hour, respectively. New Leaf is open to members only from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and open to members, partners and the public from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Unlike other coworking enterprises, New Leaf aims to make a cooperative vision a core part of the experience, one Hub, Page 3 Arts & Entertainment 23, 24 What’s Happening .... 25, 26

STATE COLLEGE — It’s tough for Chris “Handles” Franklin to hide. At 6-foot-2, the man stands out in a crowd. Franklin doesn’t seem to mind. In fact, he’s used to being the center of attention. As a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, Franklin often wears the signature red, white and blue warm-up suit whenever he makes an appearance as a member of the famous basketball team. On Feb. 27, Franklin walked into the Corl Street Elementary School gymnasium in State College spinning a basketball on his finger. In a matter of minutes, he had the 250 students there eating out of his hand.

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SKILLS DRILL: Chris “Handles” Franklin of the Harlem Globetrotters shows Corl Street Elementary School student Jaden Mitchell how to perform a trick with the basketball during a visit to the school last week.

Sure, there were basketball tricks. And, yes, there was a lot of interaction with the students. There were even some prizes. But that’s not why Franklin was there. He was there to spread an anti-bullying message through a program titled the “ABCs of Bullying Prevention.” The short assembly focuses on action, bravery and compassion. “We’re giving kids the tools to help fight bullying,” Franklin told the media shortly before the assembly began. “We try to use our skills with the basketball to help convey a positive message. We hope Globetrotter, Page 6

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New massage studio opens its doors By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The transformation of 431 E. Beaver Ave. is complete. At one time, the spot was occupied by “Billy O’s,” a sandwich shop named for former Penn State head football coach Bill O’Brien. The sandwich shop left town shortly before the coach did, paving the way for a new business. Walk in the doors now, and a pleasant flowery aroma fills the air while soft, relaxing music plays in the background. Times have changed at the shop, where A Step Beyond Massage Therapy held its grand opening on Feb. 24. Owner Moriah Gause has been working as a massage therapist since 2000. She used to share space in a State College hair salon. Once the spot along Beaver Avenue opened up, she jumped at the chance to open her own business. “The location is absolutely fabulous,” Gause said. “We moved from a small hair salon on Calder Way. Just having the traffic going through here is terrific. I’d say that during the first two weeks, we already quadrupled our walk-ins.” Inside A Step Beyond Massage Therapy, there are three therapy rooms — one strictly for couples massage. According to Gause, the couples massage is one of the most popular therapies offered. “We’ve done 10 couples massages in the first couple of weeks. It’s a very popular addition. Being able to do those is fantastic. The amount of space we have here is really good,” Gause said. Hub, from page 1 for which members are willing to pay. Fulton and Sauder personally sit behind desks by the front door, and make it a point to welcome every visitor who comes in. The hope is that this welcoming environment will lead to members who take an active interest in each other’s work. “I’ve met so many people in different sectors talking about similar ideas,” Sauder said. “But they don’t know each other yet.” Todd Erdley, CEO of Videon Central, a technology company that develops applications for consumer electronics, is one of the early adopters of the New Leaf model. “I’m a serial entrepreneur,” he said, “and this town desperately needs New Leaf.” Erdley purchased a full membership and is also a board member for the organization. He plans to use the space as a sec-

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In addition to couples massage, Gause offers a variety of massages. A sampling of her list includes Swedish massage, chair massage, sports massage, hot stone therapy deep tissue massage, reflexology, shiatsu and accupressure. According to Gause, one of the most popular types of massages is the deep tissue. It’s a heavy pressure massage used to separate muscles, break up adhesions and lactic acid deposits that are typically causing pain and restriction of movement. The massage is designed to lengthen muscle fibers. “We specialize in deep tissue. When people have problem areas, especially in the shoulders. I’d say a good 75 percent of our clients who come in for deep tissue come in for work on their shoulders because they work in front of a computer with their hands out in front of them for an extended period of time,” Gause said. In addition to massage, Gause said that she will offer gentle touch electrolysis once a week. That service will be provided by Rachel Sullivan. There are three rooms at the location — one for electrolysis and two for massage. Once Gause took over the space, it was a long process to transform a sandwich shop into a soothing massage studio. “Gilmore Construction did a fabulous job. They did a really good job with this space. I have photos from the before and it’s a world of difference. We’ve put in soundproofing, too. Natalie Kellner did all our designs. She created the image that (clients) will see,” Gause said. ond office for Videon interns, and an occasional meeting room for the company’s leadership team. New Leaf has already attracted more than 30 members and 30 partners, and can support about eight more memberships before maxing out desk space. It’s the first time the non-profit, which started as a global sustainability initiative four years ago and morphed several times since, has a definite revenue stream. Still, the bulk of its financial support so far has come in the form of a $75,000 grant from the Centre Foundation, and a significant amount of the hands-on work will be handled by a cadre of enthusiastic, unpaid student interns. New Leaf already has prominent supporters, like Mayor Elizabeth Goreham and Borough Manager Tom Fountaine. Now, all that remains to be seen is whether State College will adopt the collaborative spirit New Leaf promises.

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OWNER MORIAH GAUSE poses with massage therapist Amber Titus during A Step Beyond Massage Therapy’s grand opening last week. The studio is located at 403 E. Beaver Ave. in State College.

to the grand opening on Monday. “It’s been such a progressive work, first getting the space and then doing the construction,” Gause said. “Just to have it all done, I feel like I can breathe. I’m excited to welcome everyone here and share the space with them.” For more information, visit www.astep beyondmassagetherapy.com or call (814) 441-9331.

The studio is surrounded by student apartments, so Gause said that she’s hoping to get some student business as well. “We’ve been getting an increasing amount of student traffic. I’d say that 50 percent of our business is from students. You want to have a good mix of locals and students,” Gause explained. Gause had a soft opening on Feb. 1 prior

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THERE IS PLENTY of space at New Leaf Initiative, a non-profit that recently opened in Centre County. The company is designed to be a community hub with the hope of fostering collaboration, creativity and sustainability of area residents.

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Mini-THON, from page 1 “We’re hoping that every student in the school can be involved,” she said. The goal is to raise $3,000 for the Four Diamonds Fund, Benner said. “I think we can definitely surpass that,” she said. The Four Diamonds Fund has been an integral part of Noah’s treatment and recovery, Benner said. Not only did the fund aim to make Noah’s hospital stays enjoyable, it also helped financially support Noah’s MRI tests and doctor’s appointments. “They’ve provided us with gas vouchers … (and) money to eat at the cafeteria,” she added. Benner said Mini-THON is an important event in raising awareness about pediatric cancer and other childhood illnesses. “We can all help in the very smallest ways,” she said. “It’s out there but we can all come together in the community.”

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In early 2012 Noah began suffering from headaches, including migraines, Benner said. He just started wearing new glasses around that time, so it was hard to tell if the headaches were related. In an eye exam the doctor found Noah’s optic nerves to be swollen, Benner said. The eye doctor spoke to a neurologist who recommended Noah be taken to the emergency room. Noah promptly had an MRI which revealed a mass in his brain, Benner said, that was 8 centimeters by 4 centimeters. The family then got in contact with a pediatric neurosurgeon at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Noah was put on steroids and underwent a variety of scans. In a six-hour surgery the tumor was removed. At that time the doctors believed they had removed all of the mass, Benner said. At a check-up three months later, Noah received another MRI which revealed the tumor had returned. This time it was the size of an almond, Benner said, and Noah went into surgery right away. Since, there has been no evidence of the tumor, Benner said, and Noah now receives an MRI every six months.

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MARION WALKER Elementary School will host its first mini-THON on April 11, similar to the one shown in the picture above held last year at Mount Nittany Middle School. Proceeds will benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. “He’s been doing great,” she said. Benner said Noah has also been able to go off of his anti-seizure medication, which was given to him as a precaution following his brain surgery. “We’re happy and ready to keep moving forward,” she said. Online donations for Marion Walker’s event can be made at http://www.fourdiamonds.donordrive.com. Click on “Participating Mini-THONs” and look for the Marion Walker Elementary School link. For more information or to volunteer for the event, contact Benner at tbenner 2321@gmail.com. In addition to Marion Walker’s MiniTHON, Bellefonte Elementary School will host a Mini-THON from 4 to 10 p.m. on

April 25 at the school. For more information contact April Buckley at abuckley@ bard.net. For a complete list of participating schools visit http://fourdiamonds.donor drive.com. The Bellefonte Area School District could not be reached for comment by press time.

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Perkins makes its return to Centre County By CHRIS MORELLI

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STATE COLLEGE — When the Perkins along South Atherton Street in State College closed its doors nearly two years ago, many State College residents lost one of their favorite family restaurants. Well, guess who’s back in town? A brand-new Perkins has opened its doors next to the Eastview Plaza along the Benner Pike in State College. Following a VIP “Friends and Family” event on Sunday, the restaurant and bakery officially opened its doors on Tuesday morning. According to Perkins’ general manager Beau Wellman, the company is thrilled to be making a return to Centre County. “We’re extremely excited. We’re glad to be back to the area,” Wellman said. “We’ll bring a lot of jobs to the area.” Construction on the building began in September. The restaurant sits in the same plaza as Advance Auto Parts, Big Lots, Stover Furniture, Jo-Ann Fabrics as well as fellow restaurants Quaker Steak and Lube and Rey Azteca. According to Wellman, resting just off the Benner Pike was an ideal location. “A shopping plaza, right by the mall, two miles from downtown … it’s a great location,” Wellman said. “There’s not a lot of restaurants over here. Also I-99 … we’re right off the exit. We’ll get a lot of traffic here.” The restaurant will feature a full menu, including breakfast lunch and dinner items as well as baked goods and dessert items. “We’ll serve breakfast all day, we are known for our pancakes. We also have a huge lunch and dinner menu,” Wellman said. Barry Horner, the regional director of Perkins, felt the area needed a breakfast place in that part of State College. Perkins, he said, hopes to fill the void. “There’s really no breakfast places in this end of town. That appealed to us,” Horner said. The 4,360-square-foot, 132-seat restau-

PERKINS RESTAURANT and Bakery recently opened its doors in the Eastview Plaza, just off the Benner Pike. rant will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Eastview Plaza has experienced a resurgence. After a bargain cinema closed its doors, a couple of buildings sat vacant before Advance Auto Parts and Quaker Steak and Lube moved it. “I think it’s good to have some expansion on this side of town. It’s nice to see some things coming in over here. We’ve got to expand every way (across the coun-

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ty), not just one,” Wellman said. Horner agreed. “It seems like everything is starting to migrate this way,” he said. Perkins was expected to open on Feb. 24, but the grand opening was delayed for a week while final touches were put on the building. “Our construction company did a great job pulling everything together. They worked with us extremely well. They really took care of us. They got it up and running

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really quick,” Wellman said. According to Horner, the location will put 100 Centre County residents to work. “It is a need. It wasn’t hard to hire people. We hired a good, diverse group,” Horner said. “We have some college kids and some non-college kids. I think it’s going to work out great.” Perkins was founded in 1958 and has more than 400 restaurants in North America. For more information about Perkins, visit www.perkinsrestaurants.com.

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State College Area directors agree to makeup days By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area School board agreed Monday night to schedule two snow makeup days for April. The board approved the academic calendar change with an 8-0 vote. Board member Laurel Zydney was absent. Specifically, the board agreed to shift April 16 and April 17 from elementary and middle school parent-teacher conference days to regular instructional days for all students. As part of the same measure, administrators are to review the 2014-2015 academic calendar and make recommendations to the board to ensure the district is not in a similar situation next year. District Superintendent Bob O’Donnell and Assistant Superintendent Mike Hardy asked the school board Monday night to alter the school calendar due to an unexpected number of missed school days. The last day of school was originally slated for Friday, June 6. Due to severe

weather, the district has had to cancel seven days. The district has already made up two of those days. With the board’s calendar adjustment, the last day of classes will be June 11, instead of June 13. Graduation is still slated for June 7. The district built two snow makeup days into the 2013-2014 calendar with the understanding that any additional makeup days be added to the end of the school year. The state requires that students attend class for 180 days. The state also requires secondary students receive 990 hours of instruction and elementary students receive 900 hours. There were several concerns regarding adding all snow days to the end of the year. First, O’Donnell says many parents start scheduling family trips for the week of June 16. Second, several schools in the district do not have proper cooling systems to accommodate summer classes. Finally, there is some concern among parents who have students enrolled in ad-

vanced placement courses. Part of the concern is that the students are not receiving adequate instruction due to missed classes and subsequently would not be prepared for the courses’ exams offered in May. By adding instruction days in April, those students would be better prepared for the exams, school officials believe. If a family has already scheduled a trip for the dates in April, administrators say teachers will provide necessary homework to those students and the district will be accommodating with those parents. Additionally, for the parents slated to have a conference with their child’s teacher on April 16 or April 17, an alternative schedule will be issued. O’Donnell also briefly discussed the administration’s examination of extending the elementary school day to allow for more instruction time, specifically for world languages. At this point, administrators are looking at the feasibility of extending the school day when it comes to factors such as transportation. The plan is to conduct more research,

further discuss the matter with the board, and reach out to parents and teachers for feedback in the fall. If approved, the extended school day would begin in the fall of 2015 at the earliest. O’Donnell says the State College school district has the second shortest school day in the state for elementary students. “There’s no conversation to make cuts to experiences for kids. It’s only about reflecting where we are as a system with our young learners,” O’Donnell said. Board member Jim Leous said: “I’m a firm believe that you learn a lot more about your own language when you study someone else’s language.” Board member Scott Fozard said it is important to look at extending the school day and implementing world language curriculum as two separate decisions. “The primary consideration is should we extend school day to enhance learning opportunities to the kids, period,” he said. “And what we do with that time is a separate conversation. They’re linked, but they’re separate conversations.”

Former PSU athletics leader dies By STEVE BAUER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Ellen Perry, who wore many hats during a distinguished career in Penn State’s athletic department, passed away Tuesday. She was 72. During a career that spanned almost 40 years, Perry served as a teacher, coach and athletic administrator. Perry worked for Penn State from 1966 until her retirement in 2002. She was Penn State’s first women’s swimming and diving head coach. In 1989, Perry was named associate athletic director and senior woman administrator, a position she held until 2002. Athletic director Dave Joyner remem-

bered Perry as a key player in efforts to get more women involved in sports. “Ellen Perry was one of the primary forces in making Penn State an early leader among national universities in providing opportunities for women in athletics on the intercollegiate, intramural and club levels,” he said. “She played a significant role in Penn State’s transition into the Big Ten Conference and helped lay the foundation for the 60-plus Big Ten titles and nearly 20 national championships our women’s teams have won.” During her tenure as an administrator, Penn State’s women’s programs won 14 national championships in six sports, along with 17 Big Ten regular season championships and nine Big Ten tournament titles. CHRIS MORELLI/The Gazette

CHRIS “HANDLES” FRANKLIN discusses the ABCs of Bullying Prevention during an assembly at Corl Street Elementary School in State College last week. Globetrotter, from page 1

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to captivate the kids with the basketball tricks, but also hammer home a positive message that they’ll all remember.” The anti-bullying message is an important one to Franklin. He said that as a child, he was bullied in his Pennsylvania hometown. “As a 6-year-old kid, I wanted to be a Harlem Globetrotter,” Franklin explained. “But I was teased about wanting to be a Globetrotter. People said it was impossible, that there was no way I could do it. Now, I’m currently living my dream. I love to tell kids that with hard work and doing the right things, you can do whatever you put your mind to.” Franklin is no stranger to central Pennsylvania. He grew up in Harrisburg, and began playing basketball as a young child. After high school, he made his way to Lock Haven University, where he earned a degree in social work. Outside of the classroom, he became Lock Haven’s second alltime assist leader, along with ranking in the top 10 in the nation in assists and steals twice in his college career. But an NBA career wasn’t in the cards for Franklin, so he took graduate courses at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his master’s degree. Growing up, he said he witnessed bullying on a regular basis. “Oh yeah, I think everyone has,” Franklin said. “I think with it becoming so prevalent in the media right now, through sports or whatever, it’s a great time to speak to kids in a positive way about the message. We can get kids on the same page as us. We can teach kids not to be part of the problem, but part of the solution.” Once the assembly began, Franklin captivated his audience.

In addition to doing numerous tricks with the basketball, he pulled several students up to the front of the gymnasium to learn some of the tricks and even played a game of hot potato — with a Globetrotter basketball, of course. Throughout the assembly, there was a clear message — “bullying is not cool.” “Being a Harlem Globetrotter and being able to do a couple of tricks with the basketball usually gets us a positive response. We want to teach kids not to bully, of course. But we also want to let them know that if they are being bullied, there are some things they can do,” Franklin said. Franklin’s message was a hit at Corl Street Elementary, where an anti-bullying program is already in place. The school uses the PAWS program, which stands for “practice kindness,” “act responsibly,” “work hard” and “show respect.” According to Marybeth Zlock, a secondgrade teacher at Corl Street Elementary, the anti-bullying message is one that kids cannot hear enough. “We’re trying to eliminate it and create safe environments for children,” Zlock explained. “Our anti-bullying policy is there’s zero tolerance. The children understand that there are ways they can solves their problems, like the ABCs and 123s that were talked about today. Those are the same principles we use in our school district.” Zlock said that having someone like Franklin speak at the school helps build on the foundation that teachers and school administrators have already built. “This was fabulous. He was amazing,” she said. “The kids were completely with him. It’s someone like him in that kind of position that really sends a message to children and makes them believe that if it’s important to someone like him, it’s important to everybody.”

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By The ALBUQUERQUE (N.M.) JOURNAL More than one in three people in the United States is obese, the category beyond overweight, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. In New Mexico, at least one person in 10 — about 11 percent of the state’s population — has diabetes, strongly linked to being sedentary and overweight. A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests an answer as to why, and it has little to do with Washington, D.C., policy or medical insurance coverage. Lead author Edward C. Archer, who studies nutrition and obesity at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, tracked the movements of 2,600 adults age 20 to 74 to see what they did all day. It amounted to not a lot. Obese women averaged about 11 seconds a day of vigorous exercise; men and women of normal weight less than two minutes a day. Archer says it’s a real commentary on how lifestyles have changed, with people today “living their lives from one chair to another.” “We didn’t realize we were that sedentary,” he says. “There are some people who are vigorously active, but it’s offset by the huge number of individuals who are inactive. “I think they’re living the typical life. They drive their children to school, they sit at a desk all day long, they may play some video games and they go to sleep.” And while a cornerstone of Obamacare has been expanding access to preventive care, that alone won’t tip the scales, as it were, on the serious health effects — and costs — of 11 seconds of exercise a day.

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Democrats in the U.S. Senate last week introduced a bill that would ban the marketing of electronic cigarettes to minors. “We cannot risk undoing decades of progress in reducing youth smoking by allowing e-cigarette makers to target our kids,” said Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., one of the bill’s co-sponsors. E-cigarettes are a burgeoning trend and growing share of the $40 billion U.S. tobacco market. Virtually unknown five years ago, e-cigarette sales could reach $1.5 billion this year, according to industry groups. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which burn processed tobacco leaves, e-cigarette users inhale and exhale a nicotine-laced vapor. Critics say fruit- or candy-flavored vapors are designed to appeal to kids. Should the government regulate or even ban e-cigarettes to protect kids? Columnists Ben Boychuk and Joel Mathis weigh in. Have e-cigarettes demonstrated enough harm to invite regulation? Probably not yet — the science, as they say, isn’t there yet. From that standpoint, anti-smoking advocates and legislators would be wise to keep their powder dry instead of launching a crusade right away. But there’s an ancient principle that suggests e-cigs are deserving, at the very least, of some regulatory scrutiny: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck. And e-cigarettes — which are designed to emulate the look and feel of regular cigarettes, right down to the glowing battery-powered tips — sure do quack like a duck, don’t they? What’s more, they even do a duck’s job. (OK, enough of that metaphor.) A cigarette’s function, after all, is to Joel Mathis, deliver a dose of sweet, stimulating joelmmathis@ nicotine to the smoker’s bloodstream gmail.com, — which is exactly the same function is a writer in of the vapor hits produced by e-cigs. Philadelphia. Now the vapor is probably an improvement over smoke, which contains all kinds of cancerous, unhealthy chemicals. Then again: Nicotine tends to be extremely addictive. Authorities quite rightly take a dim view of any product whose primary purpose is to create a bodily craving to use the product again and again. From that standpoint, the need for regulation starts to look compelling. The case may become more compelling when you consider this: E-cig critics see the devices as toy versions of the real thing — and thus a gateway drug to real cigarettes. Critics will scoff, but it wouldn’t be the first time the tobacco industry has taken a back door to wooing new, younger customers: American society was once awash in candy cigarettes and Joe Camel cartoons designed to lure youngsters into a lifetime of smoking. Anti-tobacco advocates have been, perhaps, too quick

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to threaten regulations and possible bans against e-cigarettes. It’s tough to blame them, however. Cigarettes have killed millions of Americans. Better to stop the next needless holocaust in its tracks, before it gets started.

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Tobacco use — any kind of tobacco use — brings out the Puritan in people who might otherwise espouse a liveand-let-live, “keep-your-laws-off-my-body” philosophy. For a certain type of busybody, if it looks like a cigarette, smells like a cigarette, tastes like a cigarette, then it must be a cigarette — and therefore it’s rotten, no good, probably deadly, and in desperate demand of government regulation as soon as possible. A half-century of public education warning Americans against smoking’s dangers is bound to do that. Without question, cigarette smoking is bad for your health. You shouldn’t smoke — even though, despite all of those anti-smoking campaigns, public bans and high taxes, about 18 percent of American adults still smoke. Fact is, e-cigarettes sort of resemble old-fashioned cigarettes. But they don’t taste like cigarettes — in fact, many former smokers who have turned to e-cigs as a way to help kick their nasty old habit quickly realize that traditional cigarettes taste terrible. And e-cigarettes don’t smell like cigarettes, either. Vapor isn’t smoke. E-cigarettes don’t produce the same nasty byproducts as cigarettes, such as tar. What little research we have suggests e-cigarettes might emit trace amounts of bad stuff — hardly a cause for panic. But the anti-smoking movement has too much invested to let a new vice that looks like a despised old one gain Ben Boychuk, too much ground. bboychuk@citySeveral cities and states have al- journal.org, is ready passed bans on “vaping” in the associate editor of strange belief that old regulations are City Journal. good enough for new technology. Now Senate Democrats would summon the ghost of Joe Camel to argue that e-cigarettes are just a high-tech version of the same old cancer sticks, using “the children” once again as human shields for their policy preferences. Although e-cigarette makers don’t market the devices as a way to quit smoking, that’s how many “vapers” use them. One unintended consequence of regulating e-cigarettes the same as traditional cigarettes may be to discourage people from quitting the more dangerous habit. Politicians are always in a rush to “do something.” But a little less hyperbole, and a great deal more evidence, would do this debate a world of good.

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Attitude during pregnancy affects weight gain HERSHEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Women with the mentality that they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;eating for twoâ&#x20AC;? are more likely to experience excessive weight gain while pregnant, according to researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine. Cynthia Chuang, associate professor of medicine and public health sciences, studied the attitudes and habits of women who gained appropriate weight and those who exceeded guidelines. Overweight is defined as having a body mass index of 25 to 29; obese is having a BMI greater than 29. Guidelines released in 2009 by the Institute of Medicine recommend that women of normal weight gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. Overweight women should gain 15 to 25 pounds, and obese women, 11 to 20 pounds. Researchers interviewed 29 post-partum women who were overweight or obese before pregnancy. Of these, 11 met the appropriate guidelines and 18 exceeded the recommended weight gain. Participants in the study were asked about their diet habits, experience with morning sickness and physical activity habits during pregnancy. Those who gained the appropriate amount of weight stuck to a meal plan and chose foods carefully. These women also had little to no increase in the amount of calories they consumed during pregnancy and exercised as much or more than they had before the pregnancy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, the women were more goal oriented in terms of regulating weight during pregnancy,â&#x20AC;? Chuang said. Women who gained excessive weight described the experience as â&#x20AC;&#x153;eating for two.â&#x20AC;? They had fewer goals and

exercised less than usual during their pregnancy. They also made less healthy food choices and ate more as a result of cravings. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends only 300 extra calories per day for normal weight pregnant women, and less for those who are overweight or obese. None of the participants who exceeded the weight gain guidelines met the federal exercise guidelines, which recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. About half of the women kept track of their weight when measured at prenatal care appointments or at home. Too much weight gain during pregnancy can lead to postpartum and long-term weight gain and obesity. It can also cause premature birth and other unfavorable events. Women should be advised and receive feedback on weight gain goals by prenatal care providers before pregnancy or early into it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women who closely monitor their weight gain during pregnancy can prevent future complications,â&#x20AC;? Chuang said. Findings were reported in Obesity Research and Clinical Practice. Other researchers on this study were Michael Stengel, medical student, Class of 2014; Diana Velott and Sandra Hwang, research associates; Kristen Kjerulff, professor of public health sciences; and Jennifer Kraschnewski, assistant professor of medicine and public health sciences.

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inflammatory and immunosuppressive medications are usually prescribed for treatment. However, for a number of Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients, surgery is eventually required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Symptoms of colorectal diseases can closely resemble one another,â&#x20AC;? said Schneider. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For this reason, it is important to consult with your primary care physician if you are concerned with any noticeable changes in your bowel habits. Your physician may refer you to a specialist for testing and treatment of the symptoms you are experiencing.â&#x20AC;? Symptoms that should send you to your doctor include rectal bleeding, anemia, diarrhea, constipation or abdominal pain or cramping. Consult with a doctor if these symptoms are accompanied by a family history of colorectal disease since you are at a higher risk of suffering from a form of colorectal disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key in treating colorectal disease is early, aggressive treatment,â&#x20AC;? Schneider said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proper examination by a specialist and various screenings, such as a colonoscopy, can diagnose most forms of colorectal disease.â&#x20AC;?

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UNIVERSITY PARK — People who feel intimidated by math may be less able to understand messages about genetically modified foods and other health-related information, according to researchers. “Math anxiety, which happens when people are worried or are concerned about using math or statistics, leads to less effort and decreases the ability to do math,” said Roxanne Parrott, distinguished professor of communication arts and sciences and health policy and administration. “Math anxiety also has been found to impair working memory.” The researchers found that math anxiety led to a decrease in comprehension for people who read statistics in a message about genetically modified foods, while an increase in skills in math and a confidence in those skills led to better comprehension. “This is the first study that we know of to take math anxiety to a health and risk setting,” said Parrott. “Math skills have become a common element in many health and risk message studies, which addresses the skill component of math competence but ignores the cognitive and affective components.” People who have lower levels of math skills and who have less confidence in their ability to do math had higher levels of math anxiety, said Parrott, who worked with Kami J. Silk, professor of communication at Michigan State University. However, math anxiety also increased for people who had high levels in both math skills and their belief in those math-solving skills when exposed to a message about genetically modified foods. The math anxiety in high-skilled individuals did not significantly affect the understanding of the message. “Perhaps this is due to performance anxiety,” Parrott said. “It’s a sense of ‘I know I can do it and I have the skills to do it, but it is making me anxious to apply my skills.’” Participants also reported they believed that statistics presented in messages were more important than those presented on a bar graph, according to the researchers.

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RESEARCHERS FOUND that math anxiety led to a decrease in comprehension for people who read statistics in a message about genetically modified foods. The perceived level of importance of the messages may make text more persuasive than graphics. The study underscores the need to not only improve math skills, but also confidence in one’s skills. The study also emphasizes that anxiety about facing tasks that require math or statistics skills likely reduces efforts to understand consumer warnings and other health information that relies on numbers. “This is one more piece of evidence about the importance of applied math education, in which students tackle real world messages and content when learning math skills,” said Parrott. “We have to focus on teaching people math, but also we need to tell people that they do have the skills, and find strategic ways to communicate that ease anxiety and worry about understanding math.” The researchers, who reported their findings in the online issue of the Journal of Health Communication, recruited 323 university students for the study. The participants were randomly assigned a message that was altered to contain one of three different ways of presenting the statistics: a text with percentages, bar graph and both text

and graphs. The statistics were related to three different messages on genetically modified foods, including the results of an animal study, a Brazil nut study and a food recall announcement. Researchers measured the participants’ math skills, confidence and anxiety prior to reading the message. After the test, the researchers again measured the participants’ levels of math anxiety, as well as other abilities, including their comprehension, sense of the message’s importance and intentions. Parrott said that future research should determine whether math anxiety plays a similar role in other types of health risk messages. The researchers investigated genetically modified food messages because the topic is currently in the news and developing smart policies on food acquisition and safety is increasing. “My goal is to help people make informed decisions and to do that, they need to understand and comprehend messages,” said Parrott. “Food policy, in particular, interests me because having enough food to feed people is a really big issue that we’re facing.”

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Poetry Out Loud competition held at Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition was held on Feb. 21 at Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bookstore Cafe in State College. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation joined together to create Poetry Out Loud, a program the encourages the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. Competitions begin in the classroom and students then compete at the high school level. Winners advance to the regional competition and then to state competition, and ultimately to the national finals. The CIU No. 10 Regional Competition covers schools in the Centre, Clinton and Clearfield counties and is managed by Galaxy, the arts-in-education wing of CIU No. 10. This year, representatives from Curwensville, Philipsburg-Osceola, State College Area and the State College Delta Program competed. The winner was Pratiti Roy of State College Area High School. She will compete at the State Regional on Monday, March 10, at the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence in Harrisburg.

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THE REGIONAL Poetry Out Loud competition was held recently at Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bookstore Cafe in downtown State College. Pictured, from left, are: Gayle Cluck, PA Council on the Arts, Poetry Out Loud manager; Pratiti Roy, first place, State College Area High School; Clara Allison, second place, State College Delta Program; Kimberly Tubbs, finalist, Curwensville Area High School; Josh Weyandt, finalist, Philipsburg-Osceola High School; and Kristen Baughman-Gray, Galaxy program coordinator.

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Lock Haven University to host academic preview days LOCK HAVEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; During the first two weeks in March, Lock Haven University will host several academic preview days that will provide prospective students a personalized, inside look at the campus in action. During these unique campus visits, students and their families will have a tour of LHU facilities, a complimentary lunch in the dining hall and an opportunity to meet directly with current students and faculty within their intended majors. The following majors are participating in academic preview days: accounting, art, biology, business administration, communication, early childhood education/preK-4, elementary/middle level education, English, foreign language (French and Spanish), health and physical education, health science, history, international studies, music, political science, political science pre-law, psychology, secondary education-social studies, social work, special education and sports administration. For a complete list of dates for the above majors and to register, visit www.lhup.edu/admissions/registrations/ apd_reg.html. Participating academic departments will only be available on the specific dates listed on the registration page. Students interested in other majors should select an open house program or call to schedule a general presentation. For more information about academic preview days, contact the admissions office at (570) 484-2027.

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BEA students construct mantel clocks WINGATE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bald Eagle Area students in the cabinetry and furniture construction I and II courses had the opportunity to make their own mantel clocks. Students learned about various Pennsylvania hardwoods, design layout, solid wood joinery and finishing techniques in preparation for cabinet production. The students used this knowledge and skill set to create their masterpieces by utilizing both modern machinery and hand tools. The students also exhibited their creativity by designing numerous portions of the clock on their own, while being able to follow the overall dimensions of the project layout. The students used wood burners to personalize the back of their projects as keepsakes for themselves, friends or family members.

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Penns Valley announces honor roll SPRING MILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Penns Valley Junior-Senior High School honor roll for the second nine-week grading period ending Jan. 23 was recently announced by secondary principal Dustin Dalton. Students must achieve an unweighted average grade of 80 to 89.999 for regular honor roll and an unweighted average grade of 90 to 100 for the distinguished honor roll.

GRADE 7

Distinguished honor roll: Jordan Andrus, Paige Auker, Madison Bair, Alexander Boeckel, Cole Breon, Caroline Collison, Quentin Confer, Olia Corman, Jade Cruz, Isabella Culver, Jesse Darlington III, Hannah Dees, Amanda DeGarmo, Ian Dodson, Brooke Emel, Maximillian Engle, Zachary Floray, Lauren Fox, Jessica Garbrick, Alexander Gretok, Olivia Hodgson, Danae Hurd, Rebecca Jefferies, Ryan Johnson, Aubrey Kelley, Paige Kubalak, Zachary Limbaugh, Hannah Martin, Caden Martz, Elisha McClellan, Sophia McQuaide, Abigail Meyer, McKenzie Neese, Sierra Orndorf, Branston Peese, Calvin Russell, Katherine Schafer, Grace Shawver, Baylor Shunk, Karly Smith, Alyssa Snook, Isaac Spotts, Marissa Stecko, Dylan Treaster, Clayton Upcraft, Nathaniel Warren, Gabriel Wert, Lukas Winkelblech, Tinesha Wolford and Lillian Woodring. Regular honor roll: Abraham Allebach, Douglas Bierly, Desiree Bilby, Michael Bloom, Jetta Bobb, William Candelaria Jr., Dillon Covalt, Dalton Derugen, Carter Felker, Austin Fetzer, Blair Fulmer, Caleigh Grenoble, Briana Hawkins, Morgan Hurd, MacKenzie Jodrie, Meagan Kocher, Marissa Loner, Jordyn Moses, Jarren Pross, Isabella Racette, Wyatt Roberts, Casey Rowles, Kayle Rowles, Joshua Rudy, Chloe Sasserman, Tessa Schrock, Kasey Selner, Cameron Shaffer, Andrew Sharer, Nathan Spahr, Michael Statham, Devan Stoner, Samantha Ticknor, Kyle Tressler, Everett VanHeyst, Renee Verbanec, Breonna Weaver, Marshal Wertz and Greyson Wolfe.

GRADE 8

Distinguished honor roll: Ziantha Baughman, Alyssa Boob, Colton Breon, Justine Bressler, Dayna Brown, Matthew Caldana, Christopher Colwell, Alexa Culver, Levi Deitz, Millena Dorman, Aliyah

Fetterolf, Rachel Fuller, Maddison Fye, Emma George, Nicholas Getz, Nathaniel Gillespie, Mya Good, Samuel Goodwin, Samuel Gray, Ashley Griffith, Lydia Hankinson, Emma Heckman, Grace Hockenberry, Jacob Hockenberry, Alexander Homan, Peyton Homan, Jared Kines, Nicholas Kubalak, Samuel Kupp, Emma Lachat, Benjamin Leitzel, Rachel Lieb, Lauren Long, Melina Lucas, Abigail Martin, Emanuel McClellan, Anna McFeely, Abigail Miller, Brianna Morgan, Caitlin Morgan, Sadie Niedermyer, Morgan Noll, Holly Pinamonti, Sydney Riegel, Morgan Rockey, Charles Romig, Brittany Rose, Hunter Rossman, Justin Sands, Jared Smiles, Jessye Smith, Joseph Steffen, Ariel Sweeley, Matthew Tobias, Olivia VanAmburgh, Ashley Wagner, Keira Whitman, Alexis Witherite and Hunter Zimmerman. Regular honor roll: Mark Bierly, Bruce Boring, Shania Covalt, Bryce Done, Shannon Grenoble, Shania Holliday, Taylor Homan, Jordin Houtz, Thomas Kauffman, Morgan Kerstetter, Tristan Klinefelter, Harlee Laird, Kassee Laird, Kyle Long, Larissa Long, Jeremiah Manning, Brianna Miller, Zoey Miller, Destiny Moyer, Carl Mundt, Katrina Orndorf, Lane Redin, Blaine Ripka, Austin Rote, Issac Schrock, Rebecca Seibel, Payton Walker, Rudy Wheat, Cheyanne Wheland and Kyra Wolfhope.

GRADE 9

Distinguished honor roll: Ryan Barber, Laurel Baughman, Kourtney Beamesderfer, Payton Bell, Timothy Breon, Keith Butts, Stephanie Clouser, Joshua Cole, Alyssa Denger, Connor Dix, Joy Done, Makayla Dreibelbis, Martha Dunkelberger, Abigail DuVall, Alexis Feidler, Stephen Gover, Katherine Haines, Harley Hess, Taylor Hettinger, Alicia Houser, Jared Hurd, Paige Kerstetter, Jane Kistler, David Krum, Emalee Kubalak, Ayva Kunes, Elizabeth Lingle-Brooks, Ryan Long, Owen McFeely, Paige Myers, Taran Rowles, Lucas Sharer, Cassie Shook, Hunter Spicer, Hannah Spotts, Virginia Stattel, Dillon Steiger, Abigail Thom, Andrew Tobias, Celena Ward, Kyndra Weaver, Colton Wenrick, Rachel Wert, Jaclyn Wertz, Hailee Wingard, Matthew Wolfe, McKinley Yarrington and Allison Zerby. Regular honor roll: Christine Addis, Nathan Auman, Thomas Bierly, Ira Brown IV, Grace Bussard, Maxton Case, Olivia

BAHS to host Family Fun Math Night BELLEFONTE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Parents, students and members of the Bellefonte community are invited to the fourth annual Family Fun Math Night, which will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at the Bellefonte Area High School gymnasium. There will be math activities showcased for parents and students in grades kindergarten through 12, as well as representatives from Lock Haven University and Penn State University. There will be door prizes from Fun Unleashed, Cool Beans, Pizza Mia, Lykens Market and others. Refreshments will be provided by Pizza Mia.

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Distinguished honor roll: Benjamin Alexander, Raven Althouse, Destiny Andrus, Kendall Bartley, Emily Batdorf, Benjamin Bienert, Margaret Dunkelberger, Keith Griffith, Jordan Holsopple, Dylan Homan, Kira Krape, Caitlyn Lundy, Rebekah McClellan, Olivia Meyer, Naomi Olsen-Zelman, Burton Peese, Natalie Pisano, Karli Ripka, Jeremy Shawley, Taylor Shook, Darian Stapleton, Ezekiel Warren, Joseph Whitmer, Corbin Woodring, Malarie Yoder and Dustin Zettle. Regular honor roll: Issac Bierly, Nathaniel Bucek, Michaela Burns, Allen Cain, Owen Carper, Nicolas Castellano, Katarina Covalt, Brinley Decker, Curtis Decker, Kristiana Dobell, Alicia Dutrow, Zachariah Engle, Victoria Freeman, Chase Hart, Seth Hensley, Zachary Homan, Sabrina Horner, Mackenzie Ironside, Olivia Miller, Jonathan Montresor, Wyatt Moore, Jacob Rearick, Cameron Robson, Daytona Ronk, Hanna Sasserman, Reba Smith, Taylor Smith, Jonas Smucker, John Statham, Trevor Vonada, Justice Welshans, Walter White, Gabrielle Witmer, Isaac Zettle and Layne Zettle.

GRADE 11

Distinguished honor roll: Zachary Auker, Samantha Bastress, Christopher Beamesderfer, Lucas Bitsko, Augustus Black, Kayla Bracken, Nakisha Breon, Tyler Breon, Haley Brown, Molly Decker, Megan Duck, Isaac DuVall, Tyler Eberly, Nicholas Fuller, Jordan Greenland, Linsey Guisewhite, Katrina Heckman, Marissa Hettinger, Natalie Hoffman, Olivia Jefferies, David Keller, Valerie Kubalak, Benjamin Kupp, Nichole Leiby, Alyssa Limbaugh, Makayla Luse, Amber May, Maria McQuaide, Dylan Michna, Adam Mothersbaugh, Gino Nicosia, Kylie Orndorf, Abigail Pierce, Ryan Riegel, Alyssa Rote, Wyatt

GRADE 12

Distinguished honor roll: Sarah Batdorf, Lindsey Bell, Nicole Bienert, Tiffany Breon, Adalea Brindel, Taylor Collison, Seth Cooke, Andrew Deardorff, Seth Decker, Lindsey Dix, Lauren Eberly, Chelsea Emel, Emma Federinko, Abigail Henning, Lucas Kneller, Kayla Krishak, Casey Kuhlman, Andrew Long, Nicholas Long, Rachel Long, Susanna Mills, Victoria Moses, Michael Mundt, Lindsay Murphy, Kyle Myers, Taylor Noll, Melina Pinamonti, Dekota Ronk, Mitchell Shuey, Kara Smith, Marchelle Smucker, Cody Stoner, Ashley Struble, Cameron Tobias, Dalton Ulmanic, Brittany Walker, Nadia Webb and Andrew Wolfe. Regular honor roll: Keith Andrews, Rachel Auman, Anna Bair, Liam Benfer, Staci Bowersox, Ian Brown, Alyssa Brungart, Harleigh Cole, Alyssa Confer, Kyler Confer, Michael Confer, Jessica Daulby, Margaret Dobell, Angelica Emel, Benjamin Engle, Laureta Fazliu, Shawn Foreman, David Fox, Megan Franklin, Joshua Getz, Andrew Hankinson, Melinda Hicks, Megan Houser, Tori Johnson, Tangie Lyons, Jenny Manning, Anthony Montresor, Madison Murphy, Jared Muthersbaugh, Angelo Nicosia, Ayla Olsen-Zelman, Francesco Randazzo, Haley Sasserman, Andrew Slavinsky, Zachary Smith, Brooke Spicer, Samantha Statham, Alexander Theodorous, Macade Thompson, Jason Thoms, Lakotah Waltz, Luke Weaver, Charles Wingard, Faith Witherite, Nicholas Witherite, Chelsea Wyland and Tyler Zimmerman.

Recycling competition results announced STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Last fall, 16 Centre County schools participated in GreenSylvania, a school recycling contest to see who could recycle the most paper, per capita, from Oct. 21 to Nov.15. Mountain Top Elementary came in first place, recycling 1,450 pounds of paper, or 8.79 pounds per student. The school will be awarded $300 for its studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts.

Bellefonte Elementary came in second place, recycling 3,710 pounds of paper and Bellefonte Area High School finished in third place, recycling 2,065 pounds of paper. The schools will receive awards of $200 and $100, respectively. Overall, 16 schools recycled 15,600 pounds of paper during the month-long contest.

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Interview with ‘The Colonel’ made a lasting impact STATE COLLEGE — The word “hero” gets thrown around a lot. A ballplayer crushes a game-winning home run or breaks free for a long touchdown and he’s branded a “hero.” Obviously, nothing could be further from the truth. On the other hand, Col. Gerald F. Russell was the real thing. The 97-year-old American hero passed away last week. A lot has been written about him since then, rightfully so, and I won’t try to piggyback on all the great articles that have focused on his life. Instead, I’ll share my connection to “The John Patishnock Colonel,” the straightcovers news and forward nickname by sports for the which his friends reCentre County ferred to Russell, one Gazette. Email of two surviving bathim at sports@ centrecounty talion commanders gazette.com from Iwo Jima. and follow him First, he’s easily one on Twitter @ of the most interesting johnpatishnock. and insightful people I’ve ever known, and will ever know. He was friends with presidents and the Paterno family, was a decorated military leader and world-class athlete, and a local ambassador who made it his life’s work to help others. Russell also was a patient and understanding man who made time to meet with a young filmmaker years ago and talk about his life and his involvement with the Centre County United Way. I set up my camera, pulled up a chair, and although I didn’t realize it, I was about to receive the best history lesson of my life. The Colonel answered all of my questions, and after speaking for a half-hour,

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I decided to end the interview. I couldn’t resist, however, asking him about some of the mementos in his room. Pictures, plaques, medals: The Colonel seemed to have lived 10 lifetimes. I left the camera running, not because this was some ploy, but just because I figured I’d be leaving in a few minutes and I’d put everything away then. Well, those few minutes turned into an extra hour. The Colonel was gracious in his time, and especially candid, too. He shared personal details of his time in Iwo Jima, including his emotions when he saw the American flag raised. What I wouldn’t give to see the expression on my face when he was telling me those stories. I can’t remember at what point, but very early on, I told myself that this was going to be a conversation that I’d remember for the rest of my life. I have everything on camera, though it’s been years since I’ve watched those tapes. I didn’t include any of that footage in the movie I was working on, nor ever share it with anyone else. But someday I’ll watch that interview again and marvel at how much consideration The Colonel showed me that day. I visited The Colonel a few times in the years since, when I’d come home from Indiana. I remember the first time I stopped by to see him since I had moved away. I was hopeful that he would remember me, though I wasn’t expecting him to remember any details of our talk, since so many people visited him and it had been quite a while since we spoke. Boy, was I wrong. Within a minute of arriving, he asked me what I thought of Indiana. The Colonel, a man in his 90s, had a better memory than most people half his age. He had a better memory than I do, that I can tell you. When I originally told him I was moving to Indiana for graduate school and that I was nervous, he shrugged his shoulders, gave me a smile and said I’d never

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UNITED STATE Marine Col. Gerald S. Russell was laid to rest last week. The impact he made on Centre County and the country is immeasurable. Russell was 97. know what it was like unless I tried it. The Colonel made such an innocent comment sound funny and memorable. Here he was, a man who fought a war halfway around the world, and he was hearing how a kid was nervous about moving from State College to Bloomington so he could earn a master’s degree. I probably made him laugh to himself. When I learned of his passing, I immediately felt empty inside. I have plenty of regrets in life, missed opportunities and bungled relationships. I’ll always regret not making more of an effort to visit The Colonel, especially in the last few months after I moved home from Indiana. I’ll also lament not having met Russell earlier in my life and learning more from him, but hearing a firsthand account of what it was like in Iwo Jima during my 90-minute conversation with him was an extremely memorable experience. Maybe that’s God’s way of leveling things out.

I’m eternally grateful for all the time and consideration The Colonel gave to me, as well as everything he did for our country. Maybe that sounds corny, but it’s also completely appropriate to say. Last week, someone asked me if The Colonel and I were good friends. Surprisingly, I didn’t know how to respond. There were certainly plenty of people who knew him longer and who knew him better. Perhaps what’s most noteworthy is the immense effect Russell had on me during our somewhat brief friendship. Joe Paterno once said, “Make an impact.” Well, that’s what The Colonel did to me. It’s a near certainty I won’t live to be 97 years old, probably won’t even come close. But I’ll definitely remember the time I spent with The Colonel, as will anyone else fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him. For now, I’m left with the memories. And just like The Colonel, they’re pretty special.

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THE CENTRAL PA Youth Orchestra recently presented more than 90 gift boxes to children undergoing treatment at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

Jared Box Project makes an impact in Centre County By ANNE WALKER

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STATE COLLEGE — Charity, compassion and generosity shared the stage with local talent last month when the Central PA Youth Orchestra (CPYO) presented more than 90 gift boxes to chronically ill children undergoing treatment at Mount Nittany Medical Center. The Jared Box Project started in 2001 in Centre County. The project has since caught on in 40 other states. The history of the project starts with one child. A 5-year-old boy named Jared suffered from an inoperable brain tumor, diagnosed in 1999. As he went to the hospital for his treatments, he toted around a backpack filled with toys and games. These kept him entertained throughout his various procedures. Jared wondered why other children didn’t do the same

because his bag of goodies made the appointments much less miserable. The disease took Jared’s life the following year. In 2001, Jared’s story motivated his classmates at Our Lady of Victory to assemble plastic boxes filled with toys, games, stickers and other fun stuff to donate to children undergoing medical treatments. This year, CPYO decided to partner with the project. At an afternoon concert on Feb. 16, the musicians, as well as dancers from Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, donated these special gift boxes to MNMC. Zachary Spaw, percussionist with CPYO and a Bellefonte Area High School student, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to share with the children. “Thank you, CPYO,” Spaw said, “for giving me an opportunity to not only share my gift of music but the ability to make a difference in my community.”

BELLEFONTE — Mount Nittany Health’s Children’s Advocacy Center opened on Feb. 21 to serve children who have been victims of abuse or neglect. The primary focus of the Children’s Advocacy Center is the well being of the child, making him or her feel safe so that the child can share his or her account and begin the process of healing. From law enforcement to child protective services, medical examiners, prosecution, victim’s advocates and others involved in the collaborative approach, the Children’s Advocacy Center coordinates and conducts forensic interviews and medical examinations in Mount Nittany Health’s facility at 129 Medical Park Lane, Bellefonte. The Children’s Advocacy Center is adjacent to Mount Nittany Physician

Group Pediatrics. Pediatricians from the pediatrics practice have been trained to conduct forensic medical exams and have taken a leadership role in the development of the center. Under the leadership of Kristina TaylorPorter, the Children’s Advocacy Center is prepared to meet the needs of children and families in the region. By providing a community-based, child-focused center that facilitates a compassionate, multi-disciplinary approach, the center’s mission is to prevent, identify, intervene and treat child abuse and neglect. For more detailed information about the Children’s Advocacy Center of Centre County, or to watch a video interview with Kristina Taylor-Porter, visit www.mount nittany.org/childrens-advocacy-center.

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KRISTINA TAYLOR-PORTER is the director of the Children’s Advocacy Center, which is located in Bellefonte. The center officially opened on Feb. 21.

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Penns Valley students present â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bye Bye Birdieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Penns Valley Area High School music department will present the musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bye Bye Birdieâ&#x20AC;? at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, in the high school auditorium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bye Bye Birdieâ&#x20AC;? is a stage musical with a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. The original Broadway production was a Tony Award-winning success. It spawned a London production, several major revivals, a sequel, a 1963 film and a 1995 television production. The show also became a popular choice for high school and college productions. The satire on American society is set in 1958, and was inspired by the phenomenon of Elvis Presley being drafted into the Army in 1957. In the show, Conrad Birdie is the biggest rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll star ever to be drafted. Aspiring chemist and song writer Albert Peterson is convinced he can make his fortune and marry his girlfriend, Rose Alvarez, if he gets Birdie on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ed Sullivan Showâ&#x20AC;? to kiss a randomly selected high school girl fan goodbye and sing Petersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as-yet-unwritten song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Last Kiss.â&#x20AC;? Albert and Rose have been secretly engaged for six years, and

Albertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domineering mother, Mae, will do anything to break them up. The fan chosen to be kissed is Kim McAfee of Sweet Apple, Ohio. Before being chosen as the recipient of Birdieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kiss, Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole focus in life was being pinned by her boyfriend, Hugo Peabody. Birdieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence in Sweet Apple brings up many issues which may thwart Rose and Albertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans, including a jealous Hugo, exasperation by Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father and a ballooning line-up on the show. Rose and Albert try to manage these problems, leading to much comedic satire and enjoyable music for the audience. The Penns Valley performance is directed by music teachers Darris DeRemer and Phil Stattel. The show contains nearly 20 songs in solo and ensemble format and several with dance performances choreographed by Amanda Hulbert. Stattel said the seventh through 12th grade students have been rehearsing since January and that rehearsals lost to snow days mandated a four-hour Saturday rehearsal. Stattel will also conduct the pit orchestra, composed of adult community members and several Penns Valley students. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bye Bye Birdieâ&#x20AC;? cast includes: Livi Jefferies as Rose Alvarez; Nick Fuller as Albert Pe-

CRPR to host organic gardening workshops STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Centre Region Parks and Rec will host a pair of organic gardening workshops on two Wednesdays, March 19 and April 17, at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Dr. Gene Bazan will lead the workshops on organic vegetable production, with principles and tips that will be useful to beginning and intermediate organic gardeners. Advanced registration is required. Each of the workshops includes similar information, so participants should register for just one. Cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. For more information or to register, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071.

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PENNS VALLEY students rehearse â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Telephone Hourâ&#x20AC;? dance number from the musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bye Bye Birdie.â&#x20AC;? terson; Angelo Nicosia as Conrad Birdie; Raven Althouse as Kim McAfee; Kason Breon as Harry McAfee; Susanna Mills as Mae

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Monarch butterďŹ&#x201A;y numbers plummet again ROSE FRANKLIN

SPRING MILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Since the winter of 1993-1994, scientists have been traveling to Michoacan, Mexico, every winter to monitor the size of the area that is occupied by over-wintering monarch butterflies. This information is used to provide data on the status of the butterfly population, and might even be an indicator of the status of pollinator insects in general. The size of the area is measured in hectares. One hectare equals approximately 2.47 acres. During the winter of 1996-1997, the year the population was at its highest, monarchs covered 20.97 hectares of mountainside. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rose Franklin almost 52 acres. resides in Spring This winter, there is only .67 hectMills. She is an are of Mexican forest blanketed by the author, as well orange and black wings of monarchs. as proprietor of Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approximately 1.65 acres, an Rose Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area smaller than the average Walmart. Perennials. During the past two years, the monarch population has plummeted to alarmingly low numbers. There is reason for concern.

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What has caused the monarch population to decline? The consensus among scientists is that there may be many factors at play. Among these are the destruction of natural habitat, the increased use of insecticides, the increased use of herbicides and climate change. Approximately 6,000 acres per day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or 2.2 million acres per year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of farmland and natural habitat are being converted to housing developments, resorts, shopping centers, golf courses and highways. Natural prairies and grasslands are being plowed under to grow more corn and soybeans, two agricultural crops that have skyrocketed in price over the last decade or so. Almost all of the corn and soybeans being planted today are herbicide-resistant varieties. Farmers can plant the seed without having to till the soil, and then spray the fields with herbicides to control the weeds. The herbicides kill the weeds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including milkweed, which monarchs must have to lay their eggs on â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but do not harm the corn and soybean plants. No one knows how many milkweed plants have been killed by the application of herbicides, but likely, millions have been poisoned in the past 10 years or so. The widespread use of insecticides to control mosquito and gypsy moth populations might likely be contributing to the disappearance of butterflies, too. Bacillus thuringiensis is often aerial-sprayed over forests, wetlands and near housing developments to kill the insect pests that must be kept under control. But it is a notorious caterpillar killer. And while butterflies were not the intended target of the spraying, I am pretty sure that millions of butterfly larvae have been wiped out by it. Climate change is another factor that scientists often note as having an impact on the butterfly population. The average temperature is increasing, droughts are becoming more common, and storms are growing stronger. While these weather events cause stress for humans, they also are hard on the butterfly population.

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Are insecticides killing the butterflies? Are herbicides poisoning the milkweeds that monarchs must have in order for reproduction to occur? Are warmer summers, heavy rains, violent wind storms and/or droughts taking their toll? No one knows for sure which of these factors has had the most devastating consequences for the monarch population, but one or more of these assuredly is causing the monarch populace to plummet. The honey bee population appears to be in serious trouble, too. I wonder if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the same variables causing both the monarch and honey bee populations to sharply drop in number. And if, by chance, that is the case, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better wake up. Without pollinators, the human race could not exist. We need these insects to pollinate our food crops.

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We will walk the Stations of the Cross in the church at 6 p.m. and then share a community meal in the parish hall at 6:30. The program will begin around 6:45. March 13, 20 & 27; April 3 & 10. All who seek to know God or to have a deeper knowledge of him are welcome. There is no charge.

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Lenten meals and services announced PLEASANT GAP — St. Mark Lutheran Church in Pleasant Gap will host weekly Lenten meals and services on Wednesdays during Lent, March 12 through April 16. The community is invited. Meals begin at 5:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, followed by a brief faith discussion at 6:30 p.m. Evening prayer in the sanctuary begins at 7 p.m. The church is located at 160 N. Main St. in Pleasant Gap. Both floors of the building are fully accessible through the front door. The meals and services are open to anyone. For more information, call (814) 359-2522.

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RICH LYSLE, executive director of Foxdale Village Retirement Community, recently presented a check for $500 to Carol Pioli of the State College Area Food Bank.

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THE NITTANY KNIGHTS Barbershop Chorus recently installed new officers for 2014 during a dinner at the Mount Nittany Methodist Church in Lemont. Pictured, front row, from left, are: Paul Wagner, president; John Palmgren, treasurer; George Birse, chapter counselor; and Bill Drosnes, membership. Back row, from left are: Rodger Smith, public relations; Jim Kerhin, board member; Jeff Snowman, board member; Bill Miller, board member; John Parmelee, secretary; and Rick Crider, music and performance.

Pancake breakfast set STATE COLLEGE — The State College Kiwanis Club is hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St. in State College. Donations are $5 per adult and $3 per child. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis-supported youth activities in State College. For more information, call (814) 360-0063.

STATE COLLEGE — “Preserving the Past for the Future,” featuring the work of the Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania (FPA), will be on display through Monday, March 31, at the Village at Penn State, 260 Lion Hill Road, State College. The FPA is a group of 17 artists dedicated to promoting the appreciation and preservation of the farmland in our area through the visual arts. The artists use a variety of media, in-

cluding acrylic, oil, watercolor, soft pastel and photography. The FPA was formed in 2005 in partnership with the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania and the Centre County Farmland Trust. Several shows are mounted throughout the year and a percentage of the art sales go to the Farmland Trust, the Art Alliance and the host venue. Current active and associate artist

members are R. Thomas Berner, Sean Bodley, Kim Gates Flick, Holly Fritchman, Jill Foster, Marianne Fyda, Susan Nicholas Gephart, Betty Gobeille, Anne Kenyon, Cinda Kostyak, Karl Leitzel, Jeff Mathison, Pat McDannel, Barb Pennypacker, Jennifer Shuey, Milt Trask and Denise Wagner. Elizabeth Kirchner is the founder of the organization. For more information, visit www. farmlandpreservationartists.org.

Residents responsible for maintaining bus stops STATE COLLEGE — The entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has seen its share of snow this winter, in some cases making daily commutes extremely difficult. For those residents who use the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), questions have been raised about who is responsible for winter maintenance of the bus stops includ-

ing the concrete pad, shelter and bus pull-off. Generally, adjacent property owners are responsible for maintaining bus amenities (concrete pad, shelters, etc.). Often, property owners choose to turn the shelter over to CATA to maintain. In most cases, the shelter is the only amenity CATA will accept maintenance responsibilities for. The

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TO THE RESCUE: Adopting pets benefits animals, owners By KAREN DABNEY

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STATE COLLEGE — Why adopt a pet from a rescue or shelter? By adopting, pet owners save the life of a dog or cat that might otherwise be euthanized. If the adoption occurs at a nokill shelter, a space becomes available for another unwanted animal. At many rescues and shelters, there is an economic benefit because the adoption fee is less than the cost of the veterinary health screening, vaccines, and spaying or neutering that each pet receives before adoption. Rescues and shelters often know the personalities of the animals, and will help prospective adopters find a pet that will be a good match for their families and lifestyles. “For us, it’s a no brainer,” said Shannon Bishop, the ticket manager of the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, and a local dance teacher. “I can’t imagine buying an animal when there are animals in the shelter needing a home.” Bishop and her husband, Eric, adopted three adult cats from Centre County PAWS in State College. “One thing that we liked about PAWS is that we got to meet a lot of cats and spend time with them, and get to know their personalities. I think that’s really important. The staff know the cats really well.” She said that the local rescues in State College all have great reputations and do good work. Her family picked PAWS because of her positive adoption experience with them as a college student. She has

supported PAWS by holding two fundraiser belly dance shows that each raised more than $1,000, and has named her dance school Black Cat Belly Dance after an adopted cat. Lynn Cole, a dog adoption counselor at PAWS, said, “When people adopt a dog here, it’s a good thing. They’re getting a dog that they want, and they’re helping the dog. It’s the same with cats ... Just this week I read that every 10 seconds a dog or cat is put down. That’s because nobody wants them.” The Humane Society of the United States says on their website that three to four million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in America. This is a significant improvement from the 1970s, when 12 to 20 million pets were euthanized annually. The website states that greater progress will be made “by working together to strike at the roots of animal overpopulation.” To combat the overpopulation problem, most shelters and rescues spay and neuter the animals prior to adoption. PAWS offers current pet owners a Spay/ Neuter Assistance Clinic program for dogs and cats that includes rabies and distemper vaccinations. The Pets Come First shelter in Centre Hall and the Hundred Cat Foundation have partnered to offer a trap/ neuter/return program to prevent feral cats from reproducing. “Spay/neuter is a must,” said Rolande Bartko, a cat adoption counselor at PAWS. “Cats can have two litters in a year. Up to six kittens per litter is not unusual.” She said PAWS tells people not to let their cats outside because they could be-

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come infected with feline leukemia or feline immunodeficiency virus, which are readily transmitted between cats but don’t affect humans. Deb Warner, president of Pets Come First, says that before adoption, pets at her shelter receive medical care including vaccines, microchipping and spaying or neutering. “Our goal is to have everything done for the owners.” She said Pets Come First has many volunteers who spend time with the animals to understand their temperaments and get a better idea of what living situation would be best for them, including whether they are good with children or other animals. They also try to get as much information from previous owners as possible. Centre County PAWS offers similar programs. Lisa Bahr, director of operations for Centre County PAWS, said that the dogs and cats are dewormed, spayed or neutered, brought up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and receive any specific urgent medical care. Cats are tested for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus. Dogs are screened for heartworm, Lyme disease and two other tick-borne illnesses. Like Pets Come First, PAWS relies on observing the animals rather than focusing on formal temperament tests because the tests are administered when the animal is newly admitted and stressed. She said that the staff and volunteers spend a tremendous amount of time getting to know the animal’s personality. Bahr said the best way to determine the best home is to have a discussion with the prospective adopters to find out their

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lifestyles, family composition and expectations. A high-energy, active dog would be a poor match for a sedentary family. PAWS has the Good Dog Fund for dogs that require additional training after adoption to ensure that the adoption is successful. “When adopting, you are getting quite a lot of medical care that would cost you quite a bit,” Bahr said. “You also save a life — you save two lives, because you make a space for a new animal.” PAWS has reduced their adult cat adoption fee to $5 as an ongoing program. “We have found so far that adoption numbers are up, but returns have not increased. We’ve seen more people adopting more than one cat at a time,” Bahr said. Bahr said the average cost per cat has gone down significantly because the cats are less prone to stress-related illness if they stay in the shelter for a shorter time. Although most local rescues and shelters focus primarily on dogs and cats, there are rescues that work with other types of animals. In Huntingdon County, the Cozee Valley Rescue and Sanctuary is a pony rescue, and the AB&C Shelter focuses on small animals of all types. The Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue of Centre County is based in Boalsburg, and the nearest pet bird rescue is Wings Over Williamsport Pet Bird Society & Rescue. Breed rescues are an option for people who wish to adopt a pet and prefer a specific breed. Local examples include Nittany Greyhounds, Beagle 911 Refuge & Rescue, Nittany Beagle Rescue and Golden Retriever Rescue of Central PA.

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Seniors and pets make a wonderful combination

When you, as an older person, decide to get a pet, whether a rescue animal or one from a particular breeder, there are certain factors you should consider. What do you want from your pet? Do you want to take long walks outdoors? Are you physically capable of managing a big dog, or would a lap dog be a better choice at this time of life? Also to be considered is that a dog may be cute and little, but some seniors have found that bending down to pick up the tiny ones can be hard on an aging back. Test to see if the Connie Cousins dog can jump up on covers a wide your lap without help. variety of events in If your dog is sick, Centre County for can you lift it into the the Centre County car for a vet trip? Are Gazette. Email her you steady on your at ccous67@gmail. feet? An excited dog com. can quickly wrap its leash around your legs. Many people, young and older, have fallen in that manner. Dogs are the greatest catalysts for more physical activity in their owners. According to Warren Eckstein, a pet psychologist in Arizona and California, simply walking the dog can be beneficial to pets and their owners.

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“Walking a dog for 10 minutes at a time can help seniors work toward the goal of 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” Eckstein said. Where you live can be a very limiting factor. If you have moved into a smaller living space or a senior living center, you may want to foster a dog for a couple days. In speaking with a six-year volunteer at PAWS, Ellen Hermann, I heard from her that a person recently brought a dog back because of constant barking. The wouldbe owner lived in an apartment and the other occupants were not happy with the barking. Luckily, that story did have a happy ending as a new “bark collar” was tried with success and the woman was able to keep the dog. Some shelters, such as PAWS, will allow you to try fostering for a couple of days to see if the animal will adapt to your lifestyle and you to its ways. Also in relation to living space, do you have to use stairs or an elevator to get outside for the dog to go to the bathroom? In consideration of taking the dog outside, you want to think about the weather. Taking a dog out three or four times a day in nice weather may be a pleasant break in your routine, but in a winter such as we’ve had this year, it is a chore. First you collect the boots, the coat, etc., for yourself and then the leash and/or coat for the pet. And you may have to arrange shoveling or sweeping of the sidewalk before you venture out, which may cost if you are unable

to do it yourself. Speaking of cost, Hermann said one of the questions for dog adoption at PAWS is, “Can you afford $650-$1,200 annually to maintain a dog and an emergency upwards of $500?” Another consideration, said Hermann, is whether you have family or friends to take the dog if you become ill or need to travel. Have you considered, if you are elderly, that some dog breeds might outlive you by several years? Can you make arrangements for the pet to have a home after you are gone? Some shelters try to match older people with older dogs or cats. The animals have gone through their puppy and kitten stages and through the “crazy teen” year or two. A calmer, mellower animal may yet bring years of joy to its owner. A cat is a good choice for older persons because they require less care. A cat can stay alone if you need to leave for a day or so, if you provide plenty of food, water and litter boxes. Researching type of breeds can prevent disappointment later. Do you want a dog that doesn’t shed a lot? Grooming can be time consuming as well as expensive if the dog must be clipped and bathed often. Many of the small breeds can be high energy, also. Who doesn’t love a puppy or kitty? Remember how much time it takes to train a puppy? What about all the chewing? Can you move quickly enough to get that object from the dog’s mouth that he just picked up?

Cats are definitely less maintenance than dogs. Cats do, however, give the same emotional benefits to their owners. It has been shown in studies that just stroking a cat’s fur can calm a person and bring a smile to his face. Cat owners, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota, have a one-third lower risk for heart attack than non-cat owners. On www.vetstreet.com, I found an interesting article, “The 5 Best Dogs for Your Golden Years,” by Gina Spadafori. In it, she talks about the French bulldog, the Maltese, the poodle, the Pembroke Welsh corgi and the schipperke. (The last one, which I had never heard of, is a breed that was originally developed for onboard living as a ship’s ratter from Belgium.) My only purpose in all this is to point out the many benefits of pet ownership for the senior set, but at the same time, cause you to consider all the responsibilities and commitments that accompany a new companion. Although I concentrated on dogs and cats mostly, there are benefits to other creatures as well. Birds are mentioned in the advice for older pet seekers as being interesting and possibly conversational. You may be able to teach a parrot or parakeet to speak if you are patient enough. Surprisingly, fish are the most stress reducing of the pet realm. Watching fish can lower stress levels, calm a racing mind and reduce blood pressure. Perhaps that is why you see them in waiting rooms at medical offices.

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Sports

March 6-12, 2014

Three-peat!

PSU throttles Michigan to put wraps on another Big Ten regular season title By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — There are big games still to play for the Penn State Lady Lion basketball team in 2014. The biggest games of the season, in fact. Yet thoughts about the challenges to come were joyously suspended amid the wild celebration after Saturday’s Senior Day, 77-62 victory over Michigan at the BJC. And there was much to celebrate. The four seniors on the team — Maggie Lucas, Talia East, Dara Taylor and Ariel Edwards — clinched their third consecutive Big Ten championship with the win, the first time this has happened ever for the Penn State program. It was also the 99th total victory for this class, putting it in third place overall in PSU history and actually within reach of the class of 1994’s record 103 wins. These seniors will receive their fourth straight post-season tournament bid, and for the third time in a row they will enter the Big Ten tournament as the No. 1 seed. Not bad outcomes for what some thought could have been a rebuilding year. “I am really thrilled and happy for them (the seniors),” Penn State coach Coquese Washington said. “They had a really tough task this year, probably the hardest of the three championships

because of the changes in the team. “They had a really hard job, and the way they came together, collectively, to lead this team was really good to see. “This is the first time in program history that we’ve won Big Ten championships three years in a row. This program has such a storied legacy, and to be able to do something this program hasn’t done before is pretty hard. “So for this class and this team to do something that sets them apart, that’s really cool for these seniors and this team to have that in their hat.” The victory over the Wolverines was a perfect example of what these seniors have done for the Nittany Lions throughout the season. Lucas, East, Taylor and Edwards combined for 65 of the 77 Lady Lion points. Edwards, stepping up after Lucas was slowed by an injury before halftime, led the team with 21, while Lucas had 17, East 16, and Taylor 11. That’s not all: the four also handed out 14 assists, made 10 steals, grabbed 18 rebounds and shot 16-17 from the foul line. “I was just so proud the entire game,” East said about her fellow seniors, “watching everybody play their game. You couldn’t ask for anything more. I was just so happy.” Michigan was able to hang with the Lady Lions through much of the first half, but a 10-4 burst in the final minutes put PSU ahead 30-21 going into the

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THE PENN STATE Lady Lions celebrate after capturing their third consecutive Big Ten regular season title with a win over Michigan at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday. locker rooms. With Lucas slowed by an ankle injury on the final play of the first half, East and Edwards took over. The two combined for 15 points over the first seven minutes of the second half and pushed PSU ahead by 21 points, 59-38, with 13:30 to play. Michigan kept playing, getting to within 63-49 after five consecutive points by high scorer Shan-

non Smith (21 points), but four foul tries by Edwards, baskets by Taylor and Lucas, and two jumpers by junior Tori Waldner put PSU ahead again by 20 with just over three minutes to play and sealed the win. “This is pretty unbelievable,” Lucas said. “We just worked so hard for this. A lot of credit to our entire team, the young ones buying into what we had to get

accomplished. And trust in the coaches and the older girls and what it takes to get there. So proud to be a Lady Lion.” Penn State will now have a bye in the first round of the Big Ten tournament which begins tonight in Indianapolis. The Lady Lions will be matched up on Friday against the winner of the game between Ohio State and Northwestern.

Penn State men enter critical two-game stretch UNIVERSITY PARK — Keep it going. This is the yearly refrain I tell myself whenever the Penn State men’s basketball team comes through with a mid- or late-season victory against a ranked or quality opponent. You know it’s going to happen. It’s inevitable that Penn State will give you reason to believe after a string of frustrating losses. The win last Thursday against Ohio State was espeJohn Patishnock cially joyful, covers Penn State considering athletics for the the setbacks Centre County Gazette. Email Penn State him at sports@ has suffered centrecounty this year and gazette.com. the national media’s weird obsession with Buckeye guard Aaron Craft, who was either outplayed or made rookie mistakes in the late stages of both Penn State wins. And I have no qualms with the students storming the court. After all the uproar over State Patty’s Day, I don’t see how anyone can be upset with students enjoying some moments of euphoria in a contained, non-alcoholic venue like the Bryce Jordan Center. When Penn State plays up to its potential, that’s reason enough to celebrate. Before I go any further, this is what I wrote back in November,

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in forecasting the type of season Penn State typically has: Early optimism gives way to a so-so season before Penn State claims a big-time victory against a highly ranked opponent late in the year to restore those initial upbeat feelings. In other words, I predicted essentially the exact type of season Penn State has had, though the Nittany Lions double-dipped with their season sweep of the Buckeyes. And I don’t pretend to be some basketball sage; it’s just when you’ve watched as much Penn State basketball as I have, you have a pretty good idea of what to expect every year. I’ve said in the past, only halfjokingly, that Penn State has a better chance of beating a topranked Michigan State team at home than a middle-tier team on the road. That’s what’s been so mindnumbingly frustrating over the years: Penn State has the ability to move up the basketball ranks, yet doesn’t. One of the biggest reasons for this has been lack of consistent play. Ohio State, or Michigan last year, can afford some hiccups along the way because they’re going to beat most of the teams they should. Rebounding from a 0-6 conference start, which Penn State has done, is great. It also makes those losses to Bucknell and Princeton even more painful. But Penn State can still make an impact this year. Road wins against Northwestern and Minnesota to close out the regular season, coupled with at least one win in the Big Ten Conference Tournament, will make an NIT

bid much more likely. That’s not just great for fans, but would allow Coach Patrick Chambers and the team more practices and give recruits more chances to see Penn State play on national television. A lot has been said this year by fans and writers about whether or not Penn State is moving forward as a program. Although there are others who think the program made more headway this season than I do — there were certain games this season Penn State had to have won to make what I would call “significant strides” — I still think Penn State basketball is moving forward, indicating Chambers isn’t in over his head or unequipped to get the program where everyone wants it to be. The win over Ohio State was great and showed the team’s capable of playing with anyone, but Penn State had already proven plenty of times it’s capable of upending a quality opponent at home. To me, what’s far more intriguing is how Chambers and the team will fare next year with the graduation of Tim Frazier. But the time for further examination of that will be in the coming months. For now, road wins against Northwestern and Minnesota, two competitive but beatable teams, will say just as much, if not more, about the long-term progress of the program than a home victory against Ohio State. That might not sound like it makes sense, but it does. So again, this is what I’m thinking concerning the basketball program: Keep it going.

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PENN STATE’S Ross Travis goes to the basket during Sunday’s home finale with Wisconsin at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions lost, 71-66.

March 6-12, 2014

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Area wrestlers punch their tickets for Hershey From Gazette staff reports ALTOONA — For six Centre County wrestlers from Bald Eagle Area, Bellefonte, Philipsburg-Osceola and State College high schools, the rest of this week will be brutal. Terribly difficult. Among the most arduous things they’ve ever done. They know it and they’re probably smiling about it. Why? Because those six get to wrestle in the PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships from Thursday through Saturday at the Giant Center in Hershey. Bellefonte’s Brock Port (120 pounds) and Trevor Corl (132), Philipsburg-Osceola’s Chris Thompson (113) and Bub Lumadue (182), Bald Eagle Area’s Josh Fye (285) and State College’s Mike Kauffman (138) all placed among the top three at their respective weights Friday and Saturday at the PIAA Class AAA Northwest Regional Tournament at the Altoona Field House. Corl goes to Hershey as a champion, Lumadue and Fye as regional runnersup and Port, Thompson and Kauffman as third-place finishers. When the whistle blows at 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon to signify the start of the Class AAA tournament, the Centre County Six will already know their opponents. Corl will meet Matthew Grossman, a senior from District 3’s Manheim Township in the first round. Grossman has a record of 34-3 and was third-place finisher in the Southcentral Regional. Lumadue will meet a Southwest Regional runner-up in his opening match. Kellan Stout, a junior from Mount Lebanon in District 7, is 33-3. Fye is paired with junior Brandon Lance from District 11 Nazareth. Lance is 34-5 after finishing second in the Northeast Regional. Thompson faces Michael Bracey, a sophomore from Kennard-Dale in District 3. Bracey is now 29-7 after finishing second in the Southcentral Regional. Port tangles with Southcentral Regional champion Zack Clingan from District 3’s Spring Grove. Clingan, a senior, is 38-3. Kauffman will meet a Southcentral Regional runner-up in Manheim Township senior Cortlandt Schuyler. He is 34-3. Now that we’ve taken a sneak peek into the future for those six wrestlers, let’s take a look back at how they earned their trips to Hershey. General McLane took home the regional team championship Saturday night, and it wasn’t close. McLane scored 133.5 points, far ahead of second-place McDowell’s 110. Central Mountain (91) was third, Mifflin County (90) fourth and P-O (68) fifth. Bellefonte was seventh with 55.5, State College 13th with 44 and BEA 20th with 33. Corl said he executed his gameplan in getting the first takedown against Punxsutawney’s Joel Bowers. Trailing 2-0, Bowers took bottom to start the second and escaped to send the match into the third. Corl escaped and held off Bowers for the win. Corl had lost in the regional finals last year, 6-4. “It feels awesome. After coming so close last year, I just wanted to come out, improve on that and get first this year,” Corl

said. “He was ranked way above me in the rankings right now. It doesn’t really mean anything, but it’s good to know going into states.” Corl earned his finals berth with a 16-0 technical fall in 1:48 over Cody Kirk of Carrick. Maney said the win was a continuation of Corl’s excellent season. “He’s been wrestling really well the whole year until now,” he said. “We want him, next week, to believe he can do down (to Hershey) and compete with the best guys in the state because he certainly can.” Lumadue closed the gap on Mifflin County’s Trey Hartsock after falling in the District 6 finals, 9-2. This time a first-period takedown was the difference in a 3-1 loss for the Mountie senior. “He wrestled well tonight. He just can’t seem to beat his hands. He was a lot more aggressive. He can beat him, but he’s got to change his style up a little bit. If he would use his underhooks and dig, he could still throw him,” McCamley said. Fye was locked in a 1-1 tie with McDowell’s Scot Augustine late into the third period when he took a shot at a takedown. Augustine snapped him down and spun around behind for a takedown and 3-1 win. “I guess he just tried it. It could have gone overtime but I don’t know what he was thinking. I guess not to go overtime. It wasn’t a good shot. He got himself out of position on that shot. Bad things happen when you put yourself there. He found that out. He definitely was wrestling another man,” Bald Eagle Area coach Steve Millward said. “The goal was to move on. That’s what he did. He wrestled better in this tournament that I’ve seen him wrestle all year. He avenged a few losses. He needed that. Hopefully that gave him a shot of confidence. I think Josh really did a nice job.” Thompson was bounced into the consolation bracket by General McLane’s Joe Wheeling 9-0 in the semifinals. In the fourth round of consolations he had to go to overtime to pull out a 3-1 win. Then, in the consolation finals he dominated Meadville’s Aaron Ehrgott, 11-4. “He wrestled a tremendous third-place match. The consolations finals is the round, to go to Hershey,” McCamley said. “He’s had a lot of disappointments. I’m really happy for him. Nobody works harder. He’s been intense the last couple weeks. I don’t think he’s going to be satisfied just going to states. He’s got a goal.” Port just missed a berth in the finals, dropping a 3-2 decision to Williamsport’s Roshaun Cooley. In the consolations, he caught fire, posting a 6-0 decision and then a 12-4 major decision over Keanan Bottorf of Central Mountain in the consolation final. “He lost a tough one. That semifinal loss and coming back and wrestling the next one is always tough, coming right back from a loss. It was a very important match. It was good for him mentally to string two good matches together and get two wins against good opponents,” Maney said of his freshman 120-pounder. “It’s hard to beat a good guy three times. This is the third time he beat him

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BELLEFONTE AREA High School’s Brock Port, far right, is one of six Centre County wrestlers headed to the PIAA Championships, which will be held this weekend in Hershey. this year. That’s a credit to his focus and preparation. A freshman coming in and advancing to the state tournament is an accomplishment.” Gray dropped his first match Friday night and then clawed all the way back to the consolation finals. He started with a 3-1 win and followed with a 3-1 win in overtime. A 3-0 decision got him one win away from a PIAA berth. However, in the consolation final against Selinsgrove’s Andrew Boob, a late takedown dealt Gray a 3-1 defeat. “The consolation finals is a heart-breaking round. Nick wrestled his heart out. He’s a tremendous kid,” McCamley said. Kauffman shook off a 7-0 loss to Punxsutawney’s Kaleb Young in the semifinals and roared back to take third. He eked out a 2-1 win over Tristan Paul of Shikellamy in the fourth round of consolations and then dominated in an 11-6 win over Keller Watkins of General McLane in the consolation finals. He tied a bow on his win with a big move late in the match. Leading comfortably, he hit a cement mixer for a five-point move to settle the score. “It was awesome. There’s not much more to say. He wrestled like he was possessed. He went out there and did everything he needed to do and then some. He didn’t need that mixer at the end, but he hit it anyway. It was like an exclamation point. He looked awesome out there,” State College Ryan Cummins said. Six locals were eliminated in the fourth round of consolations, including: Bryce Bennett (106), Dakota Weitosh (132) and Caleb Shively (145) of P-O, Luke Leathers (113) of Bellefonte, Coby Bainey (120) and David Gawryla (195) of BEA, Anthony Myers (126) and Alex Stover (170) of State College. Four locals were bounced in the third round of consolations: Dan Sills (120) and Derek Horner (145) of State College, Nate Rosenberger (139) of Bellefonte and Mitchell Taylor (170) of Bald Eagle Area. Seven county wrestlers lost their second-round consolation bouts and were

eliminated from further competition. Bellefonte’s Aaron Witherite (106), Chase Gardner (126), Tanner Day (145), State College’s Will Roeshot (152) and Cory Dreibelbis (182) and Philipsburg-Osceola’s Nick Patrick (160) and Logan Day (285) all lost in the day’s first round. Despite taking just one wrestler to states, Millward said he was proud of how his other three performed. “Coby, Mitchell and David, all three of those guys, I think, were wrestling their best this weekend. I can’t be angry at them for that. They really did wrestle well,” he said. “They ran into some good kids, got outwrestled, got outscored, don’t get get to move on but I’m really proud of their ability that they brought here this weekend and they showed they are capable of.” Cummins, too, was pleased, especially with the progress his team displayed all season. “The guys bought in right away. We worked and we seemed to get better every dual meet we had, every tournament we had, they got a little bit better,” he said. “Getting eight guys to regionals was great. Having a district tournament like that was really nice. The guys wrestled hard. They improved so much. I don’t know how much more we could ask of them.” Maney, as usual, was left wanting more. However, he found a silver lining in his team’s weekend. “We lost some tough ones. You expect that at this level. We thought we could get a few more through but, all the matches here are tough. The nice thing is, with the exception of one, all the guys are back next year,” he said. McCamley said he was encouraged by fight his Mounties displayed. “We wanted to take more. We’re never satisfied. I’m really proud of the guys. Our team wrestled their hearts out,” he said. “It was the gutsiest performance I’ve seen from a P-O team in a long, long time. They really wrestled well.”

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Penn State guns for fourth consecutive Big Ten title UNIVERSITY PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Last year at this time, Bald Eagle Area High School grad Jon Gingrich was dealing with the sting of being told he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t represent Penn State in the postseason. Channeling that frustration and anger helped Gingrich earn the nod at 285 pounds as No. 1 Penn State tries to win its fourth consecutive Big Ten championship on Saturday and Sunday at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think at first it kind of set me back a little bit. Then, I finally realized if I use it the right way it would definitely help motivate Andy Elder me,â&#x20AC;? Gingrich said at covers Penn State Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Ten wrestling for The Media Day on MonCentre County Gazette. Email day. him at sports@ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited. centrecounty To want to be there gazette.com. last year and not get a chance and now get a chance to be there is something you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really put into words. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true excitement. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get out there and compete.â&#x20AC;? All 10 Nittany Lions have been preseeded in the top eight at their respective weights: 125, Nico Megaludis (No. 1); 133, Jimmy Gulibon (No. 7); 141, Zain Retherford (No. 1); 149, James English (No. 7); 157, Dylan Alton (No. 5); 165, David Taylor (No. 1); 174, Matt Brown (No. 2); 184, Ed Ruth (No. 1); 197, Morgan McIntosh (No. 1); 285, Gingrich (No. 8). I think our guys are ready to go. This is obviously a huge weekend for us. To have the opportunity at nationals, we have to have a good weekend this weekend,â&#x20AC;? head coach Cael Sanderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to move all of our guys through and set themselves up with as good a seeds as possible. Our guys are ready. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very confident in our plan.â&#x20AC;? Sanderson said Gingrich got the nod

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because regular-season starter Jimmy Lawson, who hurt a knee during the Northwestern dual on Jan. 19, showed in the Feb. 23 dual against Clarion that his knee wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t healthy enough to compete in the postseason. Sixth-year senior English got the nod at 149. Redshirt freshman Zack Beitz was the starter most of the season, subbing in for last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starter, Andrew Alton. Alton was recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Late in the season, Sanderson said, the team held wrestle-offs and English won. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earned the right to compete and wrestle for Penn State. If anybody has, James English has. When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feeling good, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very good,â&#x20AC;? Sanderson said. For English, who has struggled with injuries his entire Penn State career, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the culmination of career-long goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be a national champion. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been training for. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had some injuries, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been out. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to make a comeback here at the end of the year,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m super excited. This is what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working for all six years. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to be able to go out there and finally give it a shot. I came back because I thought I could be the guy at the end of the year and be the guy to win nationals. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come back to be a cheerleader on the bench.â&#x20AC;? For two other Nittany Lions, seniors Taylor and Ruth, this tournament is a chance to win their fourth Big Ten titles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Ten is not just another tournament. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty special tournament,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt I want to win the Big Tens and help our team win a fourth (straight) Big Ten title. There arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too many people who can say they contributed to four Big Ten titles.â&#x20AC;? Ruth said he wanted to emerge from Big Tens as healthy as possible and, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to go out there and put on a really good show.â&#x20AC;? For freshman 141-pounder Zain Retherford, who finished the season at 26-0, just like Taylor, this is a new experience. Nevertheless, he said he plans to treat it

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like every other match all season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just take one match at a time and stay focused on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead of you,â&#x20AC;? he said. If the seeds hold, Retherford will meet two-time defending NCAA champion Logan Stieber of Ohio State in the final. Retherford defeated Stieber, 4-2 in overtime, during the Dec. 15 dual meet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little tough not to look ahead. But as long as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focused on the task at hand, the task at hand is winning the first match and moving forward, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to,â&#x20AC;? he said. Gingrich said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also trying to narrow his focus to just wrestling and what he needs to do to win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I honestly took away my social media and Facebook so I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about it. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been on Twitter or anything like that. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just focusing on what I need to do,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it helps you not focus on what other people are saying. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more focused on what you need. Also, more thoughts in your head is more stress.â&#x20AC;? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a weight-by-weight look at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament:

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Some would say this is a three-horse race. Others will tell you there are just two contenders. The truth is, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nico Megaludis and whoever emerges from the other bracket, and that will be interesting to see. Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jesse Delgado, the defending NCAA champion, is seeded second behind Megaludis. Those two should meet in the finals, like they did in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NCAAs. Delgado made his mark last year by thrashing the then-defending NCAA champion, Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matt McDonough, 10-4 in the finals. Dark horse: Cory Clark, Iowa. Prediction: Nico Megaludis, Penn State.

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This weight belongs to Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tony Ramos now that Ohio Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Logan Stieber moved up to 141. If anyone can challenge Ramos, it will be Graff. However, Graff historically hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to match Ramosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; raging intensity. Dark horse: Tyler Graff, Wisconsin. Prediction: Tony Ramos, Iowa.

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If things work out as expected, a rematch 11 weeks in the making should take place Sunday afternoon. Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top seeded true freshman Zain Retherford announced to the nation on Dec. 15 in Rec Hall that he was potentially next in the recent line of Penn State greats when he upset two-time defending NCAA champion Logan Stieber, 4-2 in overtime. Stieber has surely been spoiling for a rematch ever since. Retherford has had a remarkable season, but until proven otherwise, Stieber is the champ. Dark horse: Zain Retherford, Penn State. Prediction: Logan Stieber, Ohio State.

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This is perhaps the conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s least flashy weight. Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jake Sueflohn has earned the top seed. Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nick Dardanes or Northwesternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jason Tsirtsis should meet the Husker in the final. However, Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s James English, if his health holds, is a conference unknown who could make some noise. Dark horse: Jason Tsirtsis, Northwestern. Prediction: Jake Sueflohn, Nebraska.

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The defending NCAA champion is seeded fourth, a freshman is seeded first and a pair of two-time All-Americans are in between. Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isaac Jordan was the flavor of the month in February after he knocked off, in successive matches, No. 1 James Green of Nebraska on Feb. 21 and No. 2 Derek St. John of Iowa on Feb. 23. So, Jordan is seeded first. Joining Green in the middle is Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dylan Ness. Until he proves heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back to his 2011-12 form, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the outside looking in at this group. Any of the four could take home the title, but St. John usually shines when the stakes are highest. Dark horse: Dylan Ness, Minnesota. Prediction: Derek St. John, Iowa.

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Unless illness or injury befall Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s David Taylor, this weight belongs to the Nittany Lion. If Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nick Moore emerges from the other half of the draw, he could force Taylor to wrestle a full seven minutes. Still, Taylor should claim his fourth Big Ten title. Dark horse: Nick Moore, Iowa. Prediction: David Taylor, Penn State.

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Any of four supremely talented wrestlers could win this weight. Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robert Kokesh earned the No.1 seed. Penn State defending conference champ Matt Brown is seeded second. Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Evans is third and Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Logan Storley is the fourth seed. Brown erased regular-season doubts by winning this weight last year. The path figures to be more difficult this year, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proven to be a gamer. Dark horse: Logan Storley, Minnesota. Prediction: Matt Brown, Penn State.

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Like his teammate, Taylor, Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ed Ruth is gunning for his fourth Big Ten championship. History tells us only Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kevin Steinhaus has a shot at keeping it close against Ruth. Since an upset loss in the Southern Scuffle final on Jan. 2., Ruth has looked like a man intent on proving that loss was a fluke. Dark horse: Kevin Steinhaus, Minnesota. Prediction: Ed Ruth, Penn State. Big Ten, Page 21

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State College faces Mt. Lebanon in first round of PIAA playoffs By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

ALTOONA — For the State College girls’ basketball team, it’s on to the PIAA AAAA first round and a matchup with District 7’s No. 5 seed, Mt. Lebanon, on Friday night at Altoona High School. Don’t be fooled by Mt. Lebanon being the No. 5 seed out of District 7. The Blue Devils come into the 2014 PIAA Championships with perhaps as much pedigree as any team in the tournament. Mt. Lebanon won three consecutive AAAA state titles in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and the team played in the final in 2008 but lost to Central Dauphin. Coming into this year’s playoffs,

the Blue Devils won their seventh consecutive WPIAL Section 4 championship with a record of 12-2 and were on a streak of six consecutive trips to the District 7 final four. That streak was broken in the quarterfinals of this year’s tournament by eventual District 7 champion Penn-Trafford last Friday at Penn Hills High School. Mt. Lebanon defeated Gateway, 63-46, in the first round to advance into the quarterfinals but ran into a defensive buzzsaw in Penn-Trafford. The Warriors did not allow Mt. Lebanon to score a field goal in the first half of that game, taking a 20-2 halftime lead, and then held off the Devils for a 32-24 win. Despite the loss, coach Dori Oldaker’s team is extremely danger-

ous and comes into the State College matchup with tons of playoff experience. The Devils are led by high-scoring point guard Margie McCaffrey, forward Christine Ehland and guard/ forward Madeleine Collins. State College, coming off a big victory over Altoona in the District 6 championship, will answer with an exceptional front court led by Kyla Irwin and Jalyn Shelton-Burleigh. The Lady Little Lions will keep teams honest with guards Ali Treglia, Carrie Mahon and Bridget King, but the strength of the team is its inside play. The winner of the game will advance to play the winner of the 7-1 Penn-Trafford, 7-4 North Allegheny contest in the second round at a site to be determined.

Bald Eagle Area faces off with Greensburg Central Catholic By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

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PITTSBURGH — Bald Eagle Area will travel to Hempfield High School on Saturday to take on the No. 2 seed from District 7, Greensburg Central Catholic. The fact that the Centurians are the No. 2 seed was decided last Friday night when GCC lost by one point, 52-51, to Seton LaSalle in the district championship game. Despite leading in the game with just three minutes to play, Greensburg bowed to a miserable 8-21 mark

from the foul line and some big plays down the stretch by Seton LaSalle. Last season, even though the Centurions had one of their best seasons ever, they fell early in the PIAA playoffs to Lakeview. Now they are looking to improve on that performance. GCC is led by All-Section guard/forward Brian Graytok, who averaged over 17 points per game this season and who is the team’s leader on the floor. Graytok is helped by 6-foot-8 senior center Collin Bisignani, point guard Christian Hyland and 6-3 junior guard Romano Sebastiani.

Also in the lineup is transfer Billy Hipp, who transferred from Bishop McCort in Johnstown after last season. Earlier in the season, Hipp went over the career 1000-point mark in a victory over Shady Side Academy. Before the loss to Seton LaSalle, Greensburg had playoff victories over Laurel, Quaker Valley and Aliquippa. BEA will counter in this game with a relatively small but lightening quick lineup. The winner of this game will move on to the second round and face the winner of the game between West Middlesex and Neshannock.

Rams head to first round of states By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

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PITTSBURGH — The Penns Valley Rams will travel to Pittsburgh on Saturday to take on a very good — and very motivated — Seton LaSalle team in the first round of the PIAA Class AA boys’ championships. Last season, after 21 wins and a perfect 12-0 WPIAL conference record, Seton LaSalle’s season came to an abrupt and stunning end with a one-point loss to Quaker Valley in the District 7 quarterfinals. That loss did not sit well with the Rebels. “That game did stay with us,” Big Ten, from page 20

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This is Morgan McIntosh’s weight to lose. The Penn State redshirt sophomore separated himself from the field during an undefeated Big Ten season. He’s wrestling with a confidence and athleticism that will be hard for anyone to match. Ohio State’s Nick Heflin is seeded second, but third-seeded Scott Schiller of Minnesota could be McIntosh’s finals

Seton LaSalle coach Mark Walsh said in a pre-season interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Basically, we said, ‘We’ll be back.’” And the Rebels are. Seton LaSalle completed its return last Friday night when it edged Greensburg Central Catholic, 52-51, in the WPIAL Class AA championship game in Pittsburgh. The game was close all the way, with six ties and 14 lead changes. But the Rebels took advantage of Greensburg’s sub-par 8-21 shooting from the foul line to squeak out the win. Now with a 25-1 record and as District 7 champs, Seton LaSalle will enter the PIAA tournament against

Penns Valley on Saturday at Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh. The Rebels are led by high scoring senior point guard Dale Clancy, 6-foot-5 swingman Levi Masua and 6-4 senior forward Malik White. Senior David Boehm and junior Ryan Norkus round out the starting team, with Chris Del Greco, Tim Rizza, Andrew Rodgers and Cletus Helton also seeing action. Despite losing its last two games — to District 6 champion Richland and to BEA in the D-6 consolation game — the Rams have a solid core of playoff-experienced players who will have to control the tempo of this game and stay in striking range.

opponent. McIntosh beat him in the dual meet, 8-4. Dark horse: Scott Schiller, Minnesota. Prediction: Morgan McIntosh, Penn State.

Big Ten. Minnesota’s Tony Nelson is the two-time defending NCAA champion who is seeded fifth, behind No. 1 seed Adam Coon of Michigan. Indiana’s Adam Chalfant, Northwestern’s Mike McMullan and Iowa’s Bobby Telford are two through four. Any of those five could win, but a champ is the champ until he’s officially dethroned. Dark horse: Adam Coon, Michigan. Prediction: Tony Nelson, Minnesota.

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Video projections shine in ‘Into the Woods’ musical By LAUREN INGRAM Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — A single spotlight shines across the darkened stage of the Pavilion Theatre illuminating the innocence in Little Red Riding Hood’s face as she makes a dire mistake. Little Red, as the time-pressed student crew refers to her during technical rehearsals, is a character in the Penn State School of Theatre’s most recent production of the musical “Into the Woods.” She delivers her lines with intentional uncertainty, and disappears behind the looming wall of her grandmother’s house. Based on a combination of timeless Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Penn State’s rendition of “Into the Woods” — a tale of what happens when happily ever after meets reality — is ripe with technological twists that modernize the classic show. As Little Red’s silhouette re-emerges on stage, as seen through the set’s cottage window, it’s apparent that she and her grandmother have transformed into digital projections. When the red-cloaked character begins to question her grandmother’s oddly sized eyes, ears and teeth, the old woman lunges and a projection of a wolf-in-disguise swallows the girl whole. “That scene isn’t something we could have realistically portrayed with props and human characters,” said Damian Charkiewicz, the musical’s scenic designer and a graduate student in the School of Theatre. “We decided that ‘Into the Woods’ would be a great opportunity for us to use video to do professional-level projections and show the audience and other theater students what good projection design looks like, and that it’s a resource we have here at Penn State.” Theatrical projections, in the form of photos, graphics and video, have made it big on Broadway in shows like “Wicked” and “Rock of Ages.” While lighting and sound have consistently helped tell stories on stage, in recent years, projections have been able to add a layer of nuance to a show or make a grand statement. In “Into the Woods,” the digital projections are black, shadowy silhouettes — made to look like the pages in a menacing pop-up book — that shine on the floor and walls of the theater to evoke the dark themes in Brothers Grimm folklore. During rehearsals, professors serve as

mentors, but students are in charge of the technical aspects of the show. They use a blend of video, sound, lighting and networking technologies to pull the production together. “We’re teaching students the fundamentals of theater technology during the day, but the core of their learning experiences come from doing hands-on theater at night,” said Curtis Craig, associate professor of sound design. “The School of Theatre provides valuable pre-professional training and prepares them for successful careers.” To add authenticity to the musical’s props and sets, Charkiewicz and the director traveled to Eastern Europe to visit the legendary locales of Brothers Grimm stories such as “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel” and “Little Red Riding Hood.” With its ornate architecture, the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany — the real-life model for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty castle — was a particularly inspiring location. “As part of the School of Theatre’s graduate program, we visit London, Eastern Europe and Italy. It’s a great opportunity for us to see how other cultures do theater, art and architecture — it’s our greatest resource when it comes to doing research for shows,” Charkiewicz said. After three weeks, the duo returned to the U.S. with a plan to make the dark storylines of “Into the Woods” come to life. Enter Andrew Haag, a School of Theatre graduate student who is studying theater technology. As the projections designer for the musical, Haag was responsible for overseeing the design, technology and engineering for each of the show’s four projections involving Little Red and the wolf, Cinderella’s mother, a magical tree and a giant, though filming the projections was a team endeavor. “The video shoot to film the projections was such a collaborative effort. Not only did we need camera and sound equipment, but also costumes and props had to be created early just for the shoot. The director was there as well to guide the actors and choose the best takes,” Haag said. “It’s easy to tell, based on the final product, how well our team worked together. That’s the fun of theater, everyone coming together for the greater good.” First, the sound designer recorded the characters’ dialogue for each of the projected scenes. The audio was then played at the video

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PENN STATE students unveiled one-of-a-kind video projections during this year’s production of “Into the Woods.” Here, a green screen video shoot takes place. shoot where actors performed their roles in front of a green screen, lip-synching lines to match the previously recorded audio. After the shoot, the “tech” team edited each video with professional video editing software to remove unwanted color, make the silhouettes black and layer images. Haag also had to engineer how the video projections and audio files would talk during the live show. He uploaded the final version of each projection onto a separate Mac Mini computer, each of which communicates with the soundboard and a projector in Internet protocol language. During the technical rehearsals and live shows, Haag uses QLab, a multimedia playback software, to send digital cues to run the projections and trigger the soundboard to broadcast the accompanying audio. He made sure to match the characters’ lip and body movements with their lines by programming each pair of audio and video files to play within one-100th of a second of each other. “The reason we have technical rehearsals is to go over timing with the stage manager, director, actors, orchestra and the

Musical ‘Memphis’ arrives March 27 UNIVERSITY PARK —From the underground dance clubs of the 1950s comes “Memphis,” a Tony Award-winning best musical brimming with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. The touring Broadway show will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. The Associated Press said “Memphis” was “the very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.” Inspired by actual events, “Memphis” concerns a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer ready for her big break. It’s a show filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ’n’ roll. “Memphis” won four 2010 Tony Awards, including best musical. The show also earned Tonys for original score and orchestrations by David Bryan, a founding member of Bon Jovi, and book by Joe DiPietro. Tony nominee Christopher Ashley directs the musical and Sergio Trujillo provides the choreography. Keely Beirne, a 2013 bachelor of fine arts graduate of Penn State’s musical theater program, is part of the “Memphis” ensemble and the understudy for the lead role of Felicia. Tickets are for sale 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 ticket prices possible.

crew who operate the lights, soundboard and projection equipment,” Haag said. “We practice to make it as smooth as possible, but it’s live theater, and things happen.” When it comes together flawlessly, it’s magic. One last time before opening night, the stage manager broadcasts a warning cue for a projection, followed by a “go” cue. Haag, at the projections computer, pushes a button and a tree begins to grow across the stage floor, accompanied by the creaking sound of branches. The spotlight sweeps across the stage onto Cinderella, who is unexpectedly granted a wish when the tree transforms into a projection of her long-dead mother. By the end of the act, Cinderella, in a sparkling gown and golden slippers, is on the run from the prince and has journeyed into the woods. “So much goes into the thought process of creating a show, and I love seeing it all come together, but I’ll be happy when it’s over,” Charkiewicz said, while watching the scene unfold. “That’s the nature of theater — put it on, tear it down and move on. There’s always something new around the corner.”

Summer music study available for students UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State School of Music will hold its second annual Honors Music Institute, Sunday, July 13, to Saturday, July 19. This residential program for talented high school students offers an intensive week-long immersion in the art of music making, and is open to students entering ninth grade through those graduating in spring 2014. Accepted students will participate in master classes, private lessons, chamber music, student recitals and large ensembles. Specific areas of study include chamber choir, jazz ensemble, piano and wind ensemble. All student participants will study with renowned School of Music faculty and acclaimed guest artists. For complete information about the Honors Music Institute, including information on how to audition and apply, visit www.music.psu.edu.

Open mic night planned MILLHEIM — The Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center will host On Stage at the Drake, an open mic night, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the gallery, 101 W. Main St. in Millheim. The event is open to all musicians. For more information, visit www.greendrakeart.com.

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THE MUSICAL “Memphis,” coming to Penn State on March 27, is set in the 1950s dance clubs of Memphis, Tenn. It is inspired by actual events.

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Thursday, March 6, through Wednesday, March 12 ALLEN STREET GRILL, 100 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 231-4745 Thursday, March 6 Bill Filer, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, March 7 Bill Filer, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, March 8 Bill Filer, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-9701  Thursday, March 6 Domenick Swentosky, 8-11 p.m. Friday, March 7 Tommy Wareham, 6-8 p.m. and 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday, March 8 Tommy Wareham, 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, March 9 Ted and Molly, 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 Scott Mangene, 8-10:30 p.m. THE ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-8833 Friday, March 7 Big Bear Chase Me, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Big Daddy Bangers, 10:30 p.m. THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7666 Thursday, March 6 Kate and Natalie, 9 p.m. BAR BLEU, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-0374 Thursday, March 6 Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Ted McCloskey & The Hi Fis, 10:30 p.m. BILL PICKLE’S TAP ROOM, 106 S. ALLEN ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 272-1172 Friday, March 7 Bill Filer, 5-7 p.m. THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-2892 Wednesday, March 12 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. CAFE 210 WEST, 210 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3449 Thursday, March 6 Public Domain, 10:30 p.m. CHUMLEY’S, 108 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-4446 Thursday, March 6 Kelly Countermine & guests, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Harold Taddy, Andy Tolins and Anna Lisa Barron, 8-10 p.m. Sunday, March 9 Harold Taddy’s open mic and variety show, 8 p.m. EDGES PUB AT TUSSEY MOUNTAIN, 301 BEAR MEADOW ROAD, BOALSBURG, (814) 466-6266 Saturday, March 8 Dopplerpoppins, 5-8 p.m. ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM, (814) 349-8850 Thursday, March 6 Chris LaRose, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Haystack Lightnin’ & Moonshiners, 8 p.m. THE GAMBLE MILL, 160 DUNLAP ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 355-7764 Friday, March 7 J.Mac and Junior, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Hannah Bingman Band, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 9 Chris Rattie, 5-7 p.m.

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DAVID FRANCEY will make his first appearance in central Pennsylvania as part of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series in Lemont.

Canadian singer-songwriter to perform at Acoustic Brew LEMONT — David Francey, a musician called “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” by the Toronto Star, will make his first appearance in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 22, as part of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series. Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, to parents who were factory workers, Francey moved to Canada when he was 12. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites and in the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry, setting it to melodies in his head and singing it to himself as he worked. A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant.

His first album, “Torn Screen Door,” came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada. Since then, he has released 10 albums, won three Juno Awards and has had his songs covered by artists such as The Del McCoury Band, The Rankin Family, James Keelaghan and Tracy Grammer. Francey will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. For more information on Francey, visit www.davidfrancey.com. Tickets can be purchased online at www.acousticbrew.org, at Webster’s Bookstore Cafe or Nature’s Pantry in State College, or at the door. The spring 2014 season of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series continues with blues guitarist Del Rey on Saturday, April 5, and bluegrass band Pesky J. Nixon on Saturday, April 26. For more information about the series, visit www.acousticbrew.org.

FIGURATIVE EXHIBITION

GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 353-1008 Thursday, March 6 JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 Biscuit Jam, 6:30 p.m. HOME DELIVERY PIZZA PUB/ROBIN HOOD BREWING CO., 1820 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7777 Friday, March 7 Chris Good, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 David Zentner, 7-10 p.m. INDIGO, 112 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-1031 Thursday, March 6 DJ Ca$hous, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, March 7 DJ Keigo and Nammo, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, March 8 DJ Kid A.V., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5718 Thursday, March 6 DJ Kid A.V., 10 p.m. Friday, March 7 DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8 DJ Ca$hous, 10 p.m. OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 867-OTTO Friday, March 7 Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 9-11 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Bob Timney, 9-11 p.m. THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-1406 Thursday, March 6 Lowjack, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, March 7 Dominic & Noah, 8-10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 pm-2 a.m. Saturday, March 8 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, March 12 Go Go Gadget, 10:30 p.m. THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3858 Friday, March 7 Brian Lubrecht, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Jason McIntyre, 10:30 p.m. THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, March 6 My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. Friday, March 7 Velveeta, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Mr. Hand, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 Shake Shake Shake, 10:30 p.m. ZENO’S PUB, 100 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-4350 Thursday, March 6 Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 AAA Blues Band, 7 p.m., Spider Kelly, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 Harold Taddy, 8 p.m., Pure Cane Sugar, 10:30 p.m. Monday, March 10 DopplerPoppins, 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 Natalie Race, 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 Haystack Lightnin’, 8 p.m., The Cave Tones, 11 p.m. ZOLA NEW WORLD BISTRO, 324 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-8474 Friday, March 7 Organ Trio West, 9 p.m.-midnight Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details.

— Compiled by Marjorie S. Miller

The Centre County Gazette is committed to providing readers with a complete list of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have it listed free in The Gazette, simply email listings to mmiller@centrecountygazette.com.

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THE ART ALLIANCE of Central PA will host its annual Figurative Exhibition starting Friday, March 14. The opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Food and drink will be provided, with awards presented shortly after 7 p.m.

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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.

ONGOING

Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecountylibrary.org for days and times. Exhibit — Japanese prints will be on display through Sunday, March 30, 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 — “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 — Work by Mary Vollero will be on display through Sunday, March 30, 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. Exhibit — Work by Jeff Mathison will be on display through Sunday, March 30, 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 — “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. 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. 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. 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

Exhibit — Penn State M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Exhibition 3 will take place at the Zoller Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.sova.psu.edu. 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. 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 “Mars Fun.” 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. Film — “Nebraska,” a film by Alexander Payne, will play at 4 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 2720606 or visiting www.statetheatre.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 “STEAM — Explore Science With Your Family!” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Concert — A symphonic wind ensemble will play at 8 p.m. at Esber Recital Hall, University Park. For more information, visit www.music.psu.edu.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

Class — Brienne M. Brown will teach “The Wonderful World of Watercolor” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. For registration forms and a full list of 2014 art classes, visit www. bellefonteartmuseum.org/classes.html. Exhibit — Penn State M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Exhibition 3 will take place at the Zoller Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.sova.psu.edu. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. 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. Support Group — An Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host “First Friday Film” at 1:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. This month’s movie is “Gravity,” rated PG13. 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. Film — “Dear Mr. Watterson” will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. The film is a documentary about the impact of the Bill Watterson’s newspaper comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 2720606 or visiting www.statetheatre.org. Dinner — The Aaronsburg Civic Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Club Building, Aaronsburg. There will be fried and baked fish, baked macaroni, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, rolls, cake and drinks.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

Event — Forests for the Bay, Penn State Extension, ClearWater Conservancy and Centre County Conservation District present “Woods in Your Backyard: Creating Healthy Habits for People, Plants and Wildlife” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Forest Resources Building Auditorium, University Park. Workshop topics include forest ecology, your woods and water, tree planning practices, woodland management techniques, controlling invasive species and more. To register, visit www.forestsforthebay.org/events or call (814) 355-4897. 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. Event — The Pennsylvania Military Museum will begin its 2014 season at 10 a.m. with two movies, “Stalingrad” and “In Tranzit,” at 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Visit www. pamilmuseum.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. Event — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents puppeteer Adam Swartz and his interactive and familyfriendly puppet show at 3:30 p.m. at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. For more information, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 2313071. Film — “Dear Mr. Watterson” will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. The film is a documentary about the impact of the Bill Watterson’s newspaper comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 2720606 or visiting www.statetheatre.org. Dinner — New Hope Lutheran Church of Spring Mills

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THE FILM “Dear Mr. Watterson” will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., starting Friday, March 7, at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. will have a roast beef dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The dinner is eat in or take out. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9

Brunch — The Centre Hall Lions Club will host brunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall. There will be eggs, home fries, pancakes, toast, ham, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, orange juice, apple juice, sweet rolls, coffee, tea and milk. Proceed will benefit the club’s projects and tickets will be sold at the door. Event — The Pennsylvania Military Museum will open at noon to commemorate the 1681 granting of the charter from King Charles II to William Penn. The museum is located at 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Visit www.pamilmuseum. org. Support Group — Mount Nittany Health will host the Ostomy Support Group of the Central Counties from 2 to 3 p.m. for those who have or will have intestinal or urinary diversions at Mount Nittany Medical Center in the conference rooms through Entrance E, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Family members and friends are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Education and information will be provided. Call Judy Faux at (814) 234-6195. Event — Howard United Methodist Church will host “The Paranormal: A Scientist Looks at Evidence” with Bill van den Berg from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 144 W. Main St., Howard. This event will highlight psychokinesis, extra-sensory perception and survival after death. For more information, visit www.howardum.org. Film — “Dear Mr. Watterson” will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. The film is a documentary about the impact of the Bill Watterson’s newspaper comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 2720606 or visiting www.statetheatre.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 10

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 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 “I Like Me!” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.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 “3-2-1 Blast Off!” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.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. What’s Happening, Page 26

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What’s Happening, from page 25 Workshop — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have a family workshop for children ages 12 to 36 months and their caregivers from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. This program emphasizes learning through play and encourages social interaction between parents and their children. To register, email lsarge@centrecounty library.org or call (814) 355-1516. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host “Discovery Days,” where children can learn about wind, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 235-7817. Dinner — The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at 315 Stony Batter, Bellefonte. Funds raised will support youth community activities. Call (814) 355-4658. Film — “Dear Mr. Watterson” will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. The film is a documentary about the impact of the Bill Watterson’s newspaper comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.statetheatre.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 “Heart Health.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.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) 777-7455, visit www. nittanyknights.org or email jimkerhin@ yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

Children’s Activity — “Toddler Learning Centre,” where children ages 18 months to 3 years can play while parents have the opportunity to talk, will take place at 9:15 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) 235-7817. 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. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host “Discovery Days,” where children can celebrate Johnny Appleseed and make their own apple prints, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 235-7817. Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host a program for home-schooled students in grades 1 through 5 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. The group will read and discuss an adaptation of “Frindle” by Andrew Clement. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. 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 “Hello!” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

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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. Film — “Dear Mr. Watterson” will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. The film is a documentary about the impact of the Bill Watterson’s newspaper comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.statetheatre.org. Support Group — An Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Line Dancing — 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12

Story Time — Baby & Me story time, with 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 baby book time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Book themes will vary throughout March. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — Children ages 6 months to 2 years can explore science through books and movement during “Baby Explorers” from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www. mydiscoveryspace.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Support Group — Mount Nittany Medical Center will sponsor a diabetes support group from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the Centre Region Senior Center at 131 S. Frasier St. No. 1, State College. Call Carol Clitherow at (814) 231-3076. 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 11:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “I Like Me.” Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.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 “Feeling Lucky.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library will host “Discovery Days,” where children can make a face out of art supplies, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Department, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 235-7817. Blood Drive — Centre Crest and the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at Centre Crest, 502 E. Howard St., Bellefonte. Visit www. redcrossblood.org. Program — Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will host a cancer survivorship program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Cancer Treatment Center, 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. The classes will address cancer survivors’ questions and concerns about what happens after treatment. Topics include health and wellness, treatment

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THE BELLEFONTE KNIGHTS of Columbus will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 10, at 315 Stony Batter in Bellefonte. Funds raised will support youth community activities. and management, and resources and follow-up care. Registration is required and can be done by calling (717) 242-7297. 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. Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host its Lego club from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Film — “Dear Mr. Watterson” will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. The film is a documentary about the impact of the Bill Watterson’s newspaper comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes.” Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.statetheatre.org. Event — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents “Fly Kids,” a new young bird-watching club, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. For more information, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071. Class — Sean Bodley will teach “Exploration of Illustration” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. For registration forms and a full list of 2014 art classes, visit www. bellefonteartmuseum.org/classes.html. Zumba — New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class at 6 p.m. at the church, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 321-4528. 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. Support Group — Mount Nittany Health and HEART (Helping Empty Arms Recover Together) will sponsor a fertility issues and loss support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Choices, 2214 N. Atherton St. Upper Level, State College. Email info@ heartofcpa.org or visit www.heartofcpa. org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

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) 234-0200 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. 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 “Feeling Lucky.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty library.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.centrecounty library.org. Event — The 2014 CBICC Awards Gala will take place at 5:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Each year, the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County provides the opportunity for both individuals and businesses to be recognized for professional and personal achievements. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.statetheatre.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 “Blockheads — Loads of Lego Fun.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Support Group — Mount Nittany Medical Center will host a diabetes support group from 6 to 7 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 and 2 through Entrance E at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Amy Leffard at aleffard@moutnittany.org or call (814) 231-7095. Embroidery Club — An embroidery club will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. All skill levels are welcome. Call (814) 237-6236. Meeting — Learn about the Keystone Community Destination and Bellefonte’s future at 6:30 p.m. at the Bellefonte Middle School Cafeteria, 100 N. School St., Bellefonte. Business owners, merchants and residents are encouraged to attend.

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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.fbc bellefonte.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 stand inten@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. Call (814) 867–6263 or visit www.nittanymineral. org. Nittany Valley Woodturners meet from 7–9 p.m. every first Thursday in the woodworking shop of State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. Email reg@marketvaluesolutions.com or visit www.visitnittany valleywoodturners.org. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets for an early–risers breakfast at 7 a.m. every third Wednesday at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7–8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in Room 106, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422–8582, email ogsrobin@ gmail.com or visit www.oldgreggschool.org. Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets from 7–8 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Kristie Kaufman at (814) 466–7921. Penns Valley Grange No. 158 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in Grange Hall, Railroad Street, Spring Mills. Pleasant Gap Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at The Oaks, 220 Rachel Drive, Pleasant Gap. Reiki Group will meet from 6:30–8:30 p.m. the first 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 member ship@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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Dickey’s Barbecue is the result of 20-year journey By C.J. DOON StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — For two Pennsylvania natives, bringing authentic Texas-style barbecue to State College has been a journey more than 20 years in the making. Jay and Paula Rhodes opened up Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in August, and it quickly became popular for its “lip-smackin’, rib-ticklin’, knee-slappin’, foot-stompin’, great tastin’ barbecue.” A Dallas staple since 1941, Dickey’s boasts more than 280 locations in 43 states, including one in the Bryce Jordan Center. In December, the couple established the first sit-down concession stand in the arena’s history. But before bringing a taste of Texas to central Pennsylvania, the pair of Penn State graduates experienced a remarkable set of events that led them back to State College. In 1993, Jay Rhodes was a student studying sociology, philosophy and world religion at Penn State. While spending a day in Phillipsburg, he was involved in an accident that nearly ended his life. On Sept. 8, 1993, a motorcycle approached a turn too fast, causing the bike to hit gravel and a stone wall. The now driverless vehicle careened toward the sidewalk, where it collided with the 22-year-old Rhodes. His diaphragm was ripped in three places, the main vein that travels to the heart, the vena ceva, exploded, and the right side of his liver was lost. His gall bladder was torn in half. It would take more than 10,000 stitches to sew the lower left side of his body back together. Rhodes received more than 300 pints of blood and went into cardiac arrest 11 times. He was in a coma for 30 days. “Life is extremely fragile,” said Rhodes, reflecting on that life-changing day more

than 20 years later. “Life is a vapor that can blow away with the slightest breeze.” But the accident did not dampen his resolve. In fact, the lessons he learned from surviving such a horrific experience have shaped how he lives, especially now, in his first year as a business owner. “At the same time, life can be extremely resilient,” he said. “You can endure, and survive some of the most awful tragedies. “Sometimes, I feel I can conquer everything.” Following the accident, a student by the name of Paula Hess read about Jay’s lifethreatening injuries in the school newspaper, and immediately began to pray for a swift recovery. She didn’t know who he was, but she knew he was suffering and she desperately wanted to see him back on his feet. More than a year and a half later, while waiting for a few friends inside the Eisenhower Chapel, a young man came up to Paula and introduced himself. She quickly realized the student she was talking to was the one she prayed for — a chance meeting that’s shaped their lives ever since. They began dating soon after, and have been married for 22 years. “She’s awesome,” Rhodes said of his wife, who helps run the restaurant. “She’s an absolute gift. Everyone that meets her and knows her says she is extremely gracious and memorable.” After graduation, Jay went into the ministry, and he and Paula began working at megachurches in Dallas and across the Midwest. It was in Dallas where they learned the true taste of Texas barbecue, which inspired them to move back to State College and open a barbecue joint. Rhodes, originally from Williamsport, Pa., made a call to Dickey’s headquarters and was granted permission to open up a franchise in State College. With business booming, the couple

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JAY AND PAULA RHODES opened Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in 2013. The restaurant has become popular with those looking for authentic Texas-style barbecue. opened up a concession in the Bryce Jordan Center, the home of dozens of concerts, events and Penn State men’s and women’s basketball games. According to Rhodes, he and his wife plan on opening a stand outside the BJC to sell barbecue next fall during home football games. “We’re learning a lot,” said Rhodes of the experience of expanding locations. “It’s going to be a learning process, and it’s going to get better, and better, and better.” In three months, Rhodes said the restaurant is planning on rolling out home

delivery, allowing residents to have fresh barbecue delivered right to their doors. In six months he expects to open up another full-time location. “No matter where you go,” said Rhodes, “authentic, real barbecue is the taste preferred of any area.” While State College may not be as barbecue-savvy as Texas, Rhodes believes that people recognize good food, and flock to it. “People might not understand what a brisket or pork butt is,” he said. “But one thing is for certain — if it’s prepared authentically, it will taste good.”

College of Nursing partners with local business UNIVERSITY PARK — In 2008, Actuated Medical Inc., a Centre County company that develops, manufactures and markets medical devices, needed feedback on a new product under development: a system for clearing clogged patient feeding and decompression tubes. Through her own research, company president Maureen Mulvihill discovered a publication by Janice Penrod, director of the Center for Nursing Research at Penn State’s College of Nursing, reporting a study of patient comforting techniques used by nurses during insertion of nasogastric tubes. Believing the Penn State nursing faculty could provide the assistance she needed, Mulvihill contacted Penrod about the possibility of conducting a usability study. “We wanted feedback from clinicians — potential users who could tell us if it was easy to operate and use correctly,” Mulvihill said. Penrod and assistant professor Lisa Kitko lent their research expertise as nurse consultants, conducting focus groups in local health care facilities and gathering feedback from more than 70 clinicians. “It’s great that Actuated Medical had the foresight to involve end users — the nurses — in their product development process,” Kitko said. “That’s not typical in health care product development.” Actuated Medical’s TubeClear system uses a mechanical motion technology to clear clogs in tubes without removing them from the patient, which can be costly and disruptive to patient care. “Previously, when a tube clogged, the nurse had to take it out and replace it,” Kitko said. “Additional procedures like these can be uncomfortable and risky for patients. They can also delay feedings and medication delivery, which further impacts patient care in a negative way.” “Clogging is a significant problem that occurs in about 25 percent of feeding and decompression tubes,” Mulvihill said. “With the TubeClear system, we had the potential to make a significant impact on the bottom line by saving hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for a typical health care facility. But before we could get clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market TubeClear, we needed to meet standards for end-user testing and training.” Pilot testing was conducted in focus groups where testers were instructed on how to use TubeClear and then given a chance to try it out on a bench top model. The testers came from a variety of backgrounds. Some worked in health care settings such as hospitals and long-term care facilities. Others were nurse educators responsible for teaching procedures to nursing students. Once the testers had a chance to try the product, they provided feedback on its functionality and ease, which

proved invaluable in helping Actuated Medical to make necessary improvements. “In the initial trials, nurses felt the device was too noisy,” said Kitko. “It was uncomfortable to hold. They didn’t like the size.” Once adjustments were made, the next step was to test the device in a patient care setting — a necessary step for obtaining FDA approval. For this purpose, Actuated Medical utilized the College of Nursing’s simulation laboratory, which has high-tech mannequins that simulate conditions nurses are likely to see in live patients. Faculty and staff from both the college and company took part in producing a training video to instruct users on how to set up and operate TubeClear correctly. The finished instruction video is available on the TubeClear website. “It was such an advantage to use the nursing simulation laboratory because we didn’t have the resources ourselves,” Mulvihill said. “They were instrumental in helping us produce a professional-level training video. We couldn’t have done it without Penn State.” When testing was complete, TubeClear received FDA clearance for U.S. sales. Currently, Actuated Medical has clearance for TubeClear models specific to four types of feeding and decompression tubes: nasogastric, nasoenteral, gastrostomy and jejunostomy. The system — marketed directly to clinical professionals — is also marked for sales in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. TubeClear is a finalist for Pennsylvania Bio’s 2013 Patient Impact Award; the winner will be announced this month. “It’s a perfect case of integrating engineering with clinical nursing to produce medical devices that meet patient needs,” Mulvihill said. “The College of Nursing was involved from initial concept through development and testing, then creating instructional materials. FDA clearance

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A CENTRE COUNTY company that develops, manufactures and markets medical devices recently developed a new product — a system for clearing clogged patient feeding and decompression tubes. now opens the door for use in clinical settings.” For practicing nurses, Kitko said, “the device not only makes their job easier, but also has profound implications for improved patient outcomes.” And Mulvihill summed up her perspective: “The focus groups and the chance to use the simulation setting were a huge asset for a small business with limited resources. The College of Nursing truly helped a small business succeed.”

Attention Food & Beverage Concessionaires!

The Centre Region Parks Recreation Authority invites sealed proposals from food/beverage/snack concessionaires to provide specified services for the 2014 Summer Season.

at: • John Hess Softball Field Complex • Welch and Park Forest Community Swimming Pools

Written proposals are invited until 11AM Friday, March 14, 2014 For details please visit www.crpr.org or call 814-231-3071

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

RECORDED FEB. 10-14, 2014 BELLEFONTE

Eric J. Obert, Mark R. Obert and David M. Obert to Jon Okonski, 1011 E. High St., Bellefonte, $115,000.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Mary L. Shirk and Mary L. Benner to Three Angles LP, 373 Deer Creek Lane, Bellefonte, $147,000.

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP

John E. Collar by sheriff to Gloria J. Collar by sheriff to Wells Fargo Bank, 496 Pine Glen Road, Moshannon, $4,142.32.

Capparelle co-trustee and Lorinda L. Brown co-trustee, 3763 Brush Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1. Glenn L. Wolfe Family Trust, E. Allene Wolfe, Wade Wolfe co-trustee and Susan Wolfe co-trustee to Susan Wolfe, Jane Natali and Lois Roth, Blue Ball Road, Spring Mills, $1.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Rufus C. Balban estate, Camilla L. Hironimus executor and Jonathan C. Balban executor to Scott A. Noel and Mary L. Benner, 147 Mountain Lane, Woodward, $170,000.d Christy L. Smith by sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Association, 129 Tattletown Road, Aaronsburg, $5,089.58.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

CDG Land Acquisition LP to Robert W. Kunco, 251 Timberwood Trail, Centre Hall, $175,000. Jerry Junior Owens to Samuel Owens, 131 Rock Hill Road, Centre Hall, $1.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

John Olsen by sheriff to First National Bank of PA, 124 October Drive, State College, $136,000.

Deutsche Bank Trust Co. to Brittany Corl, 276 Railroad St., Beech Creek, $41,799. Jodi L. Kaczor-Styers and Michael S. Styers to Shawn M. English, 114 N. Kunes St., Blanchard, $96,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

MILES TOWNSHIP

Edward F. Alberta and Tracy L. Alberta to Joshua D. Vlajic and Stephanie R. Vlajic, 745 Teal Lane, State College, $232,000. Jeremy S. Burris and Amber J. Burris to Thomas S. Schrack and Shari A. Schrack, 674 Berkshire Drive, State College, $264,900. David A. Code and Karen Bysiewicz to Ziyuan Chen, 726 Partridge Lane, State College, $267,000. Carl Easterling by sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Association, 480 Airport Road, State College, $6,497. Rennell E. Taylor by sheriff and Nancy J. Rennell by sheriff to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 170 Deepwood Drive, Pine Grove Mills, $5,913.64. Benny Wang to Benny Wang and Shanna Wang, 2397 Setter Run Lane, State College, $1. David C. Weaver by guardian and Barbara J. Weaver to Barbara J. Weaver, 2123 Brushwood Drive, State College, $1.

Paul William Krape Jr. to William P. Krape, State Route 880, Rebersburg, $1.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Eric K. Dare and Caitlin B. Dare to Eric K. Dare and Caitlin B. Dare, Kimber Lee Drive, Port Matilda, $1. Frederick T. Houlihan and Jane N. Houlihan to Philip S. Gelenberg and Pene Gelenberg, 166 Sandy Ridge Road, State College, $215,000. Chelsea K. Moon, Chelsea K. Mali and Peter Mali III to Chelsea K. Mali and Peter Mali III, 237 Ghaner Drive, State College, $1. S&A Homes Inc. to Judith Gursahaney and Kayla Gursahaney, 1751 Woodledge Drive, State College, $370,648. R. Edward Wolfe, Reuben E. Wolfe and Katherine Wolfe by attorney to Justin Jacobson and Gretchen U. Schrock-Jacobson, 145 Forest Glen Circle, Port Matilda, $339,000.

PENN TOWNSHIP

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Rosemary Kerstetter and Rosemary G. Kerstetter to Rosemary Kerstetter Irrevocable Grantor Trust, Robin L.

Philip J. Bosak and Kathleen R. Bosak to Brian P. Bosak, Smithtown Gap Road, Spring Mills, $1.

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POTTER TOWNSHIP

Donald H. Chamberlin and Charlotte A. Chamberlin to CyleJeremy M. Sendzik-Frigo and Caitlin A. Horner, 227 Main Road, Spring Mills, $0.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Richard Barnyak to Richard L. Barnyak and Betty Jo Harlow, 3930 Tyrone Pike, Sandy Ridge, $1. Robert G. Harris Jr. and Dora L. Harris to Elizabeth Township Housing Group LLC, 301 Adams St., Philipsburg, $46,084.35.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Norman Hahn by agent and Barbara A. Hahn to Barbara A. Hahn, 132 Ponderosa Road, Moshannon, $1.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Berks Construction Company Inc. and Berks Homes to Ronald G. Woodring, Geraldine Woodring, Kristen M. Messner and Angela E. Mitstifer, 201 Barrington Lane, Bellefonte, $254,856.25. Brockerhoff Acquisition Group Inc. to Melissa M. Sabin, 142 Wiltshire Drive, Bellefonte, $252,500. Thomas S. Schrack and Shari A. Schrack to Brian A. Rose, 165 Kathryn Drive, Bellefonte, $225,000. US Bank to Robert H. Capucilli and Gina M. ModafferiCapucilli, 947 Halfmoon St., Bellefonte, $95,000.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Gerald F. Clair and Susan W. Clair to Charles C. Herlocher II and Sharon K. Herlocher, 232 S. Burrowes St., State College, $425,000. William F. Donovan to US Bank, 180 Legion Lane, State College, $8,449.44. William B. Markley and Judith A. Markley to Stephan Levitsky and Nancy A. Levitsky, 1749 Blue Course Drive, State College, $137,900. Colleen B. Toomey to Amy S. Czekaj, 517 E. Foster Ave., State College, $330,000.

UNION TOWNSHIP

Michael Samuel Snook to Michael Samuel Snook and Julie Seroski Snook, 357 Ulrich Road, Julian, $1.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Thomas B. Hinds to Doyland J. Deitrich, Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, $160,000. Rosemary Kerstetter and Rosemary G. Kerstetter to Rosemary Kerstetter Irrevocable Grantor Trust, Robin L. Capparelle co-trustee and Lorinda L. Brown co-trustee, 319 Hecla Road, Bellefonte, $1. — Compiled by Gazette staff

University Park Airport now offers ﬂights to Atlanta STATE COLLEGE — Delta Air Lines will offer weekly non-stop service between University Park Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from June 7 through Aug. 30. The flights will be operated by ExpressJet using 50-seat regional jet aircrafts and will leave University Park every Saturday. Flight reservations are available immediately. “Atlanta is a key destination for domestic flights from University Park Airport, with even greater demand during the summer months,” said James Meyer, director of the Centre County Airport. “The new service will allow for easy connections to a wide variety of domestic cities, as well as many vacation destinations serviced by Delta’s Latin and Caribbean flights, such as Belize, Guatemala, Mexico City and the gateway to the Turks and Cacaos.” This new schedule comes just one month after the addition of twice daily non-stop United flights from University Park to Chicago, which facilitates travel to the west coast and Far East. The new non-stop Delta flights to Atlanta further enhance the airport’s ability to serve customers in this region. “Many factors go into an airline’s decision to add new routes, and we’re thrilled that Delta has scheduled this new non-stop destination for the busy summer months,” said Bryan Rodgers, director of the University Park Airport. “Non-stop flights are among our customers’ highest priority when traveling, and the addition of this schedule helps us meet our goal of providing convenience, comfort, reliability and flexibility.” On Jan. 23, Delta Air Lines was named the 2014 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine, the first time for a U.S. carrier in a decade. Delta, US Airways and United all serve University Park Airport. For more information and reservations, visit www. universityparkairport.com.

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Retirement and Senior Living Residence has immediate openings

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Company Representatives are having open interviews at the Atherton St Snappy’s on:

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NIKON Camera coolax s4, 10x zoom, 40x digital, like new, in box $75 (814) 359‑2596

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SNOW BLOWER: Crafts‑ man 28”, 8 hp, used 3 times, like new. $450 Call (814) 769‑0524. Bellefonte Area. Call after 12 Noon.

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

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