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April 24-30, 2014

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Cyberbullying: A ‘mobile’ problem Experts: Comprehensive approach best way to address problem

By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — With updates in technology and increased use of personal devices and social media, the way we interact continues to evolve. While there can be many benefits to these changes, including access to more information and enhanced communication, such developments may contribute to a variety of disadvantages and even dangers. One such harm, cyberbullying, is receiving more attention today among schools, parents and the government for its impact on students’ learning, social synergy and health. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers and tablets, as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat and websites, according to Stopbullying.gov, a federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Examples of cyberbullying

include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites or fake profiles. Kim Hearn, parent of a student in the Bellefonte Area School District, said technology is not only an aspect of everyday life in today’s society, it’s vital to the education system, which has its pros and cons. “Unfortunately, cyberbullying is a part of the technology of the education system,” she said. “I blame both the parents and the school system for the cyberbullying. As parents, we buy our children the iPods, iPads, smartphones … As a school system, we allow our children to use the devices during the school day, which can (grant) students a lot of educational opportunity. However, there is usage in cell phones and iPods that are not monitored during the school day.” Hearn believes both parents and school officials should be more diligent in monitoring device use. Cyberbullying, Page 6

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TEEN EPIDEMIC: Social media tools, such as Facebook and Twitter, have led to a rise in cyberbullying. According to experts, harassment via computer and cellphones have had a negative effect on students’ health and study habits.

Teacher goes the extra mile Survey measures for her students, players Happy Valley’s real happiness By CHRIS MORELLI

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BELLEFONTE — At 25, Bellefonte native Carla Weaver has accomplished quite a bit. She’s a teacher at Bellefonte Area High School and helps coach several sports at there. She’s wellliked by her students and respected by her colleagues. It hasn’t always been easy, however. “My first year or two was pretty difficult. The kids liked that I was young, but it also caused for problems because they wanted to be my friend,” Weaver said. “Now that I’ve been here for three years, there’s an understanding that I am a teacher. They respect me. They’re used to me. It’s easier now.”

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CENTRE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT Weaver teaches video production at Bellefonte. “We help film events such as plays and concerts,” Weaver explained. “We also help out with graduation and do an end-of-the-year video for all the seniors.” She has a passion for video production, and she passes that it on to her students. Spotlight, Page 4 Opinion ............................. 7 Health & Wellness .......... 8, 9

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LIFE LESSONS: Carla Weaver teaches video production at Bellefonte Area High School. She’s also involved as a coach for volleyball and youth softball.

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STATE COLLEGE — Just how happy is Happy Valley? That’s what a group of Penn State public relations students tried to find out. In February, students conducted a survey — via telephone — of 412 Centre County residents. “We really wanted to look at happiness in Happy Valley,” said Penn State senior Chelsea Amaral. “We wanted to conduct a survey and we really just used a phone book. We asked about 12 questions that measured their happiness. We asked how they felt at the present moment, how they felt about life in general, and how they felt about Centre County as a place to live.” As it turns out, Centre Coun-

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Front and Centre COAST TO COAST: A Penns Valley pastor will be traveling cross-country on a bicycle to raise money for charity. He won’t be making the 3,178-mile trek alone, however. Page 12

RUNNING MAN: Centre County Gazette columnist John Patishnock recently took part in the Paterno Family 5K run at Beaver Stadium. The event raised funds for the Special Olympics. Page 23

TAKE A SEAT: The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Art for Literacy Chair Auction on Sunday, May 17. A variety of handpainted chairs will be up for grabs. Page 14

CROWD PLEASER: Munson, Pa., artist Benjamin Saggese said that he “tries to paint for everyone.” His popular works of art are now on display at the Mount Nittany Medical Center. Page 30

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The Centre County Gazette corrects errors as soon as they are brought to our attention. Please contact us at editor@centrecountygazette.com to report a correction.

Police investigating sexual assault By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — State College police are investigating a report of a sexual assault. The incident was reported to police just before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 17. The incident reportedly occurred earlier in the 500 block of West College Avenue. Police did not release additional details. Meanwhile, Penn State police investigated two reports of on-campus sexual assaults last month. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, roughly 60 percent

of sexual assaults never get reported to police, making it one of the most underreported crimes in the United States. Experts say one in four women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime with college-aged women most likely to be victimized. Penn State University has seen a dramatic increase in such crimes since 2010, when just four on-campus sexual assaults were reported, compared to 56 in 2012. The university attributes part of the increase to the crimes of Jerry Sandusky as well as an increase in university training related to sexual assault prevention and reporting.

Local man dies in bicycle crash By STEVE BAUER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — An elderly man is dead after a bicycle crash in College Township. It happened at approximately 1:20 p.m. Saturday, in the 100 block of Rolling Ridge Drive. Police identified the victim as 85-yearold Duane Olson, a resident of 301 Rolling Ridge Drive. According to a news release from State

College police, officers responding to a report of an injured man found Olson had suffered severe head trauma. Members of Centre Life Link EMS took Olson to the Mount Nittany Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Investigators believe Olson lost control of his bicycle and crashed, hitting his head on a brick wall and chain link fence. It’s not clear why Olson lost control of his bicycle. Police say no other vehicle was involved and no foul play is suspected.

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Attorney general’s office continues to fight Spanier lawsuit By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

HARRISBURG — The attorney general’s office continues to make a case in federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former Penn State President Graham Spanier. Spanier is fighting to get rid of his criminal charges stemming from the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The suit specifically targets the tactics of former Chief Deputy Attorney General Frank Fina, who was lead prosecutor in the Sandsuky child sexual abuse grand jury investigation, saying Fina used dishonesty to obtain Spanier’s testimony. Spanier’s attorney, Elizabeth Ainslie, argues Fina allowed Spanier to testify before the grand jury after Penn State special counsel Cynthia Baldwin said she represented Penn State as an institution, not Spanier individually. Spanier, former athletic director Tim Curley, and retired senior vice president for finance Gary Schultz say they thought Baldwin was their personal attorney. They believe her testimony before the grand jury violated attorney-client privilege, therefore criminal charges should be dismissed or her grand jury testimony suppressed in any criminal trial. Ainslie argues the attorney general’s office violated the due process clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which says that no state may, “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Chief Deputy Attorney General Gregory Neuhauser filed a memo last week in U.S. Middle District Court of Pennsylvania in support of Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s earlier motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Kane argued the federal court should abstain from exercising jurisdiction over the matter and that Spanier has failed to explain a course of action under the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. Neuhauser says the Supreme Court recognized in 1971 that a federal court should

not interfere with state criminal prosecutions. “Equity teaches that even when federal rights are at issue, a court should not act to restrain a criminal prosecution ‘when the moving party has an adequate remedy at law and will KATHLEEN KANE not suffer irreparable harm,’” the brief states. “Moreover, the burdens of having to defend against a single prosecution do not amount to irreparable harm.” Neuhauser also argues the federal government should respect and allow state institutions to perform their separate functions. “It is beyond question that the Courts of Common Pleas are courts of unlimited original jurisdiction, unless otherwise provided by law, and that they exercise concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts in cases arising under the United States Constitution,” Neuhauser writes. “Thus, the state court is fully able to deal with the issues surrounding Baldwin’s conduct before the grand jury either through the plaintiff’s motion to quash the criminal complaint or through renewal of his motion to preclude Baldwin’s testimony at trial.” Neuhauser also says Spanier does not elaborate on how the matters alleged in the complaint violated his right to due process. “To the extent he contends that his rights were violated by the conduct of Fina and Baldwin before the grand jury, he will receive all of the process he is due in the pending state criminal proceeding,” he writes. “In this case, state criminal procedures afford plaintiff a sufficient opportunity to remedy any deprivation he allegedly suffered before the grand jury.” Prosecutors have argued through legal documents that Baldwin’s testimony was not part of the evidence used to establish probable cause during the defendants’

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Cops: contractors scam homeowners for cash By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Authorities warn residents to beware of transient contractors who move from town to town scamming homeowners out of cash in exchange for poor work. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane recently issued an alert, telling property owners to watch out for traveling home improvement contractors who bilk consumers out of thousands of dollars. “After this year’s long and seemingly never-ending winter, homeowners will be anxious to begin improvement projects,” Kane said. “Our message to consumers is one of caution. Be careful with whom you do business this spring.” The scams have been known to occur in the State College area, according to State College Police Sgt. Chris Hill. When police receive a tip that questionable contractors are in the area, Hill said officers make their presence known. “As soon as they know they’re under scrutiny of the police they pick up and leave town,” Hill said. Authorities say the traveling contractors claim to be in the area with excess paving or sealing material and offer to repair or protect a homeowner’s driveway. In many cases, the materials are inferior

and the work performed is shoddy, forcing consumers to pay someone else to correct the job. Complaints involving home improvement or repairs are among the top complaints made to the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, which went into effect in July 2009, establishes a mandatory registration program for contractors who offer or perform home improvements in Pennsylvania. Homeowners are encouraged to check with the Attorney General to verify contractor registration. Additionally, consumers should contact the Better Business Bureau, check the contractors’ references and obtain multiple estimates. The Attorney General’s office also offers these tips: n Do not let anybody rush you into a home improvement project. n Do not do business with contractors who appear at your door unexpectedly and point out problems with your home or offer a “good deal” on repair work. n Do not allow any contractor, utility company or “inspector” in your home without confirming their identity. n Homeowners, especially senior citizens, should rely on family, friends or neighbors for assistance in hiring a home improvement contractor.

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Spotlight, from page 1 “I really enjoy video production. We use Adobe Premiere as our software … it is very high tech and it’s something that’s used in the video production world. It’s awesome to teach to the kids,” Weaver said. Another of her many responsibilities at the high school is overseeing the “Raider Review,” which are the student-read school announcements. “The kids get to learn on actual broadcasting equipment, which is great for the real world. I have a couple of kids who went on to be anchors — one is in the military. They come back and they speak to current students,” Weaver said. Not that long ago, Weaver walked the halls at BAHS, so she remembers what it’s like to be a student. After graduation, she attended Lock Haven University. Originally, she didn’t want to be a teacher — she wanted to be an athletic director. “I went into sports administration to become an athletic director. I realized that no one was going to hire a 23-year-old out of college to be their athletic director. I went into teaching so I could coach. I really enjoy teaching and I want to get into guidance counseling,” Weaver said. Sports is also one of Weaver’s passions. At BAHS, she played softball and volleyball. She was the head girls’ volleyball coach for two seasons. On the court or the field, she demands respect from her players. They aren’t allowed to call her by her first name. It’s either Ms. Weaver or Coach Weaver. But Weaver looks younger than she is, and that made for some interesting road trips to opposing schools. “It happens all the time. The bus driver, the other coach, the athletic director will ask me where the coach is,” she laughed. “I

have to tell them that I am the coach.” She’s also the head coach for a minor softball team in the Nittany Valley Little League. During the spring and summer months, Weaver can usually be found on a field somewhere in Bellefonte, directing the future Lady Red Raiders. “I’ve always loved softball. I’ve played since I was in seventh grade for the Bellefonte program. I wanted to get into coaching after I graduated because I didn’t necessarily want to play in college. I started doing a 10-and-under program with Gregg Kohlhepp and Fred Caldwell and it just sort of blossomed. I love doing it and I’ve done it ever since my freshman year of college,” Weaver said. Longtime Bellefonte coach John Wetzler knows Weaver extremely well. “She’s a great young lady. She’s come up through the school, through the softball program and just continues to give back,” Wetzler said. Weaver doesn’t seem to mind. In fact, she plans on coaching for a long time. “I love teaching the game. I coach volleyball and softball because I loved playing them. I really enjoy instilling the love of the game in my players,” Weaver said. In her spare time, Weaver likes to run, hike, read and hang out with her boyfriend. She also likes spending time with her dog, Macy, and helping out at her mother’s flower shop in town. As she gathered sports equipment off the field and called it a night earlier this week, Weaver said that she really has no desire to teach or coach anywhere else. “I really like the area. It’s always been good to me. I enjoy living here,” Weaver said. “My family lives around here and I’m a family person. That’s very important to me.”

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State College school board reviews new ninth-grade support program By JENNIFER MILLER

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each instructor. Essentially, four teachers will be assigned to one student. The instructors will talk with each other about the students’ performance in each of the courses and identify strengths as well as areas that could be improved. Additionally, if parents have a concern they can have a meeting with all four teachers at one time. By communicating with fellow instructors, school counselors and parents, the program is intended to prepare students for their high school years and beyond. The teachers will address appropriate behaviors for socializing, class and lunch, and talk about expectations in the four core classes that nearly all freshman attend. “It heightens the students’ knowledge of what those expectations are,” said Pechtold. The program was well received by board members and Superintendent Robert O’Donnell. “Ninth grade is critical for success in high school,” said O’Donnell. “This has been a discussion here for many years. ... I’m just glad it’s coming together under the leadership of these folks.” Board member Jim Leous has a son who will be entering ninth grade in the fall. Leous says there was initially uncertainty about a new program targeting freshman, but after review he says it appears the program will be popular.

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STATE COLLEGE — A new ninth grade support program was up for inspection at Monday night’s meeting of the State College Area School Board. The program is designed to help students make the transition from middle school to high school. Ninth Grade Learning Communities, which will be implemented in the fall, is intended to teach freshmen necessary life skills, such as healthy behaviors and relationships, while creating an environment that allows teachers and counselors to identify students’ strengths. Kathy Pechtold and Scott DeShong, principals at State College Area High School, reviewed the program with the school board. The program does not separate freshman from other high school students physically or change students’ schedules, but instead designates a core group of instructors to monitor students’ performance, skills and needs. “This is more or less an invisible safety net,” said Pechtold. Teachers in ninth grade english, science, social students and health/physical education will work together. They’ll hold at least three planning periods a week to meet the needs of the roughly 120 students assigned to

Man accused of raping child By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — A State College man is in custody after being charged with rape and other sex crimes involving a child. According to police, the victim was under the age of 13 when the incidents happened. The alleged sex assaults took place in the victim’s College Township home between 2009 and 2013. Stephen Lucas, 38, was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Steven Lachman. Bail was set at $250,000. Lucas was sent to the Centre County Correctional Facility. Police charged Lucas with 18 counts of rape, 10 counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, nine counts of statutory rape, nine counts of sexual assault, two counts of aggravated indecent assault, 40 counts of indecent assault, 40 counts of indecent exposure, and one count of corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of a child and sexual abuse of children.

Lawsuit, from page 3 they say the defendants and Penn State shared interests. Additionally, the attorney general’s office argues that any advice Baldwin provided the defendants would not have changed the outcome of the grand jury investigation. And if the defendants assumed Baldwin represented them individually, the agency says the claim of an attorney-client privilege violation still does not exist due to a crime-fraud exception. Dauphin County President Judge Todd Hoover is presiding over the case for Spanier, Curley and Schultz. The criminal proceeding is taking place in Dauphin County because that is where the grand jury met and where the charge of perjury allegedly occurred. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty.

n How satisfied they are with Centre County as a place to live — 7.8 “It was really above average,” Amaral said. “Overall, Centre County is a fairly happy county.” According to Amaral, a closer examination about happiness found that residents were most happy with the physical setting of Centre County, followed by (in order of satisfaction) their relationship with their neighbors, their health, their current work life, their time management, their personal finances, the overall effectiveness of the local police, their involvement in the community, the availability of affordable housing and the overall effectiveness of the local government. “We based our survey on previous research that we’d done. Centre County was one of the counties in the country that hadn’t had this survey done. We really just wanted to see how Centre County as whole could improve their happiness,” Amaral said. To share the results of the survey, celebrate happiness and teach residents ways to improve their happiness, the students are putting together a free event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Tudek Park in State College. “We’re going to have lots of organizations and businesses there,” Amaral explained. “We’re trying to get music … there’s going to be free food and bottled water. There will be fun things for kids. We just wanted to invite the community to this free event and show them ways to improve their happiness.” Amaral said that students from the public relations class will be divided into groups to focus on different elements of the afternoon. Her group, for example, is focusing on health and wellness, so she’s arranged to have yoga instructors come and spend time with attendees. There will also be several financial institutions at the event. Experts will show residents how to get the most out of their money, including developing and sticking with a budget. “They’ll help with personal finances so people can feel better about that,” Amaral explained. If your downfall is organization, there will someone to help with that, too. “We’ll have some people there who specialize in organizing. Life is hectic. Experts will show you how to get organized,” Amaral said. The event at Tudek Park will be held rain or shine, Amaral said. “It’s been so much fun. How could you not be happy about making other people happy,” she said with a laugh. “We all worked really well together. We came up with the idea, did the research and created the survey. Since we’re all seniors, it was really great to put everything we’ve learned for four years together and make a big campaign out of it. I’m really happy with it.”

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Cyberbullying, from page 1 “I understand the concept of giving our children responsibility, but in reality they are still children and they do not always make good choices,” she said. “I have told my children, until they are 18, I have full reign of all electronic devices and passwords. Whether or not you believe that this method is right, I am still the one in control because they are children.” Hearn said cyberbullying can stop if parents and school officials stop allowing usage of these devices without rules or guidelines. Officials in the Bellefonte Area School District did not return phone calls seeking comment for this article. “Let’s face it, children do not make good choices all the time, and in the pressures of being cool or fitting in, they can hurt others by posting to social media networks and texting without realizing they just hurt someone else,” Hearn said. “We are the adults in these children’s lives so we lead by example. Let’s (actually) start acting like adults and make (children) accountable for their actions, and stop making excuses and causing our children to feel entitled.” The 2008-2009 School of Crime Supplement, part of the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics, indicates that 6 percent of students in grades six through 12 experienced cyberbullying. Additionally, the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey finds that 16 percent of high school students, grades nine through 12, were electronically bullied in the past year, according to Stopbullying.gov. Melissa Hummel, also a Bellefonte Area School District parent, said cyberbullying can affect many aspects of a child’s life. “Cyberbullying can come into the classroom,” she said, “which can affect the students’ grades and social interaction.” Another BASD parent, Joy O’Neil agrees, and adds, “Cyberbullying teaches children to not deal with positive confrontation.” Before the term “cyberbullying” was widely known, many research studies cite that the first identification of electronic bullying began with a survey conducted by the National Center for Missing and Ex-

ploited Children, according to the National Crime Prevention Council. The goal of this 2000 survey was to explore what negative risks children were encountering on the Internet. The major themes explored were exposure to sexual exploitation, sexual material and harassment on the Internet. Susan Brindle, head counselor, girls cross country assistant coach and LGBTA Alliance adviser at State College Area High School, said in her experience cyberbullying seems to happen primarily with the use of online pictures and social media including Snapchat, a photo messaging application. High school students seem to be using Facebook less often, she said, and instead are focusing more on Tumblr and Twitter. Cyberbullying is not limited to certain ages or grades, Brindle said. “Anybody who is allowed to have a smartphone (is at risk),” she said, or anyone who uses the Internet at home. Cell usage during school hours at State High is limited to between classes, Brindle said. While in the classroom, all phones must be put away. Most periods involve students working on computers, she added, so teachers work hard to monitor students’ computer use to make sure they are not using social media sites. Cyberbullying should get special attention, Brindle said, because it’s limitless. Before the increased use of technology and personal devices, oftentimes bullying would end when the school day ended. However, cyberbullying is different. “It wears kids down in the sense that it’s 24-7,” Brindle said. “It can take place anywhere at any time.” The solution? Brindle believes it comes down to the parents, the school and the community to find common language to address the issue. “It’s not something clearly that we can do alone,” she said. “No one institution can monitor that behavior. The school is only one entity.” Brindle said unless conversations about cyberbullying are happening outside of school and at home, it is likely to continue.

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“We can’t solve this by pointing at one institution,” she said. On the school level, State High advocates communities and mini communities within the classroom, clubs and sports so students feel like they belong to a group, Brindle said. “(This is so) students can find at least one place they feel like they are supported by adults,” she said. However, Brindle stresses, if a sense of community and support isn’t being reinforced at home, there could still be problems at school. “Unless these conversations are happening consistently … I don’t know how effective it can be,” she said. Bald Eagle Area Middle and High School principal David Reichelderfer said the school follows the Olweus Bullying Prevention model, which involves structured training of students and staff. The training consists of weekly meetings throughout grades six to eight. “We also follow up with special programs and assemblies for students in grades seven (through) 12,” he said. “Cyberbullying is one of the topics addressed in these programs.” Reichelderfer said students’ use of cell phones or smartphones is not permitted during the school day. “However, enforcing this rule is becoming increasingly difficult because of the prominent use of technology in every aspect of life,” he said. Any form of bullying could result in a negative effect on a student’s desire to attend school, as well as their academic performance, Reichelderfer said. Students are encouraged to tell any staff member and report bullying directly, he said. Guidance counselors, school nurses, administrators and instructional staff members have been trained to watch for bullying behaviors and intervene on the behalf of students. “This is one of the more challenging issues for schools to deal with,” Reichelderfer said. “Often we are not told about incidents until the behaviors have progressed and multiple people are involved. We are better able to resolve bullying issues if we can address them early.” Amber Concepcion, State College Area School Board vice president, encourages parents to keep an open dialogue on the subject. Caregivers should carefully monitor their children’s online activity, and even be “friends” with their kids on the social media platforms they’re using, she said. “The schools also have a role in terms of teaching appropriate online behavior and safety,” Concepcion added. Pennsylvania’s anti-bullying laws and policies do cover cyberbullying, according to Stopbullying.gov. There are no specific groups listed in Pennsylvania anti-bullying laws. Schools that receive federal funding are required by federal law to address discrimination on a number of different personal characteristics. Pennsylvania’s School Code of 1949, amended in 2008, states each school “entity” was required to adopt an anti-bullying policy by Jan. 1, 2009, which it must review every three years. According to Pennsylvania Safe Schools Act’s website, the law does not prescribe what should be in the policy. PASS Act writers, which include Penn-

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Stopbullying.gov recommends cyberbullying be documented and reported to online service providers, law enforcement and schools. The website recommends the following tips: n Don’t respond to and don’t forward cyberbullying messages n Keep evidence of cyberbullying. Record the dates, times and descriptions of instances when cyberbullying has occurred. Save and print screenshots, emails and text messages. Use this evidence to report cyberbullying to web and cell phone service providers n Block the person who is cyberbullying

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SCASD school survey shows no mandate The State College Area School District commenced its new school project logically with a survey of the community. Then things started heading south when they began selectively using the survey results to build their case for the $115 million dollar “campus” they think they need and desperately want. Although survey question 11 shows that 51 percent of the respondents support a high school costing $110 to $120 million, technically a majority, it is nowhere near a mandate as the district implies during their community sales pitches. Survey question No. 7 is never referred to because it clearly indicates that only 36 percent of respondents support a tax increase of 7 percent needed to pay for a $115 million school. So with only 51 percent supporting a $115 million project and only 36 percent willing to pay for it, one would think they would scale back their plans and live within the taxpayer’s desires and ability to pay. Not SCASD. The time is now for the district to start living within its means and Act 1 limits. Instead of using taxpayer’s money to fund surveys they chose to ignore, buy electronic student monitoring systems with dubious benefits, and hire more teachers for non-essential programs, SCASD should use the $30 million they say they can generate without a referendum and start fixing, maintaining and upgrading their facilities like all other school districts. Pete Schempf Harris Township

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Raw milk? For our health, say no When our longtime family doctor retired in the early 1960s, he was, according to my mother, charging the same amount for an office visit as he did in the 1930s when she and my father first became his patients. I always thought that was a bit of an exaggeration and it probably was but not much of one. The routine visit still hadn’t reached $10. The health care cost comparisons of yesterday and today were brought home sharply by the discovery of the obstetric bills for the birth of my first two children two years apart in 1961 and 1963. The charges for pre- and post-natal care were a whopping $160 for my son and $150 for my daughter. The $10 difference for the boy was for a surgical procedure. Combined with a three-day stay in Dan K. Thomasson the hospital for their mother, the total is a columnist for McClatchy-Tribune for each was $300. Wow, that much! A friend told me that as a 16-yearNews Service. old, he would drive his doctor father on his house calls, many in poorer neighborhoods in their New England city. Before they would start out, the father would stop at a local store and load up the car with groceries that met the dietary requirements of his patients who couldn’t afford them. Rural patients, my friend said, often paid in produce and eggs and so forth. His father developed a heart problem from the stress of his practice and died in his 40s, leaving my friend and his mother with hardly enough to bury him. These examples, of course, came before the government got into the health care business in 1965 and most Americans went to one doctor for nearly everything, even minor surgery. A distinguished surgeon at Tulane University reminded me of this recently, noting that the “general practitioners” when we grew up were not just referral services so many are today.

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Stowaway teen gives lesson in lax security By the San Jose Mercury News The 16-year-old Santa Clara, Calif., boy who hopped a fence onto the tarmac at Mineta San Jose International Airport to hitch a ride in the wheel well of a Hawaii-bound jetliner did us all a favor. We’re just glad he beat the odds and, miraculously, was still alive when the plane landed on Maui. While parents of their own rebellious teens were struck cold by the tale for fear of copycats, the rest of us immediately thought: terrorists. If the kid could get onto the runway and into a wheel well overnight, why not a guy planting a bomb? That’s where the favor comes in. The porous security was exposed without anybody getting hurt, let alone killed. San Jose’s airport officials say they meet all the federal standards for security — which means the warning is not just for San Jose but for all U.S. airports. High fences, some barbed wire and video cameras might seem like enough to keep people out or at least make sure they get caught. But clearly they’re not. SJC covers more than 1,000 acres, and it’s a relatively small airport. Imagine the perimeter at Chicago’s O’Hare. Of course the smaller expanse might make it a quicker run from the perimeter fence to the airplanes, but still. The word is out now that this is possible, so there’s a new urgency to tightening security. Thank the young interloper. Who, by the way, is about to encounter a whole new meaning of being grounded.

The newly released figures on the horrendous amounts being paid by Medicare to some doctors brought new perspective to what has happened to the cost of medicine and to the image of the benevolent doctor of my parents’ generation. Amazingly an eye doctor was paid $21 million in one year. How could he handle that many patients? Ophthalmology, it seems, is the most lucrative specialty, apparently because of the high cost of treating macular degeneration or cancer, especially among the aged. Some 3,000 ophthalmologists received $3.3 billion of the $77 billion paid out to doctors in 2012, according to an analysis by The New York Times. Well, pretty soon, as the late Sen. Everett Dirksen said, “we’re going to be talking about real money.” In fairness, a whole lot of the 880,000 doctors and medical service providers who accept Medicare didn’t do quite so well — not bad, mind you, just not quite up to the 2 percent who made almost one quarter of the total amount. One hundred doctors alone in 2012 took in a nifty $610 million, according to the Times. These figures are so startling as to leave one as breathless as a person on the verge of a heart attack. It is easy to see why Medicare has been reluctant to release them and the American Medical Association has opposed their disclosure. A study in several western states of physicians’ payments under Medicaid, the state and federal shared plan for the indigents, showed that doctors who had been making no more than $15,000 annually were paid as high as $300,000 in the first year after 1965 when the program was adopted along with Medicare. Several doctors complained that their income was private. My response was obviously that the portion of money paid out of taxpayer funds was the public’s business. I feel the same way about Medicare. What all this says about where we are headed in the not too distant future as we approach universal health care to 350 million Americans and still having enough money left over for running the government is scary. I just saw a hospital/physicians bill for an emergency abdominal surgery and 10-day stay that was $182,500. I had never seen a bill that high. How far we have come since the passage of Medicare, when the estimates projected the ultimate cost of this entitlement would be $30 billion annually. Try 20 times that and still climbing.

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Teamwork key to success at advocacy center By LAURA STOCKER WALDHIER

Forty-one of 67 counties in Pennsylvania still have no child advocacy center, according to the Pennsylvania Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers and Multidisciplinary Teams, a state chapter of the National Children’s Alliance, the accrediting body for the more than 750 CACs in the United States. In Centre County, the CAC brings together a collaborative, multidisciplinary investigative team — including law enforcement professionals, child protective services workers, medical examiners, prosecutors, victim’s advocates and mental health providers — in one location to create an integrated, focused process for children. The goal is to spare children from going through the anguish of multiple interviews by multiple investigators at multiple locations. That process, Taylor-Porter explained, effectively “re-traumatizes� children who must repeatedly recount the details of their experience to different parties. Having the child participate in only one interview, with a multidisciplinary team of investigators on hand, avoids considerable additional anguish on the child’s part. Collaboration, she emphasized, is vital to the CAC’s work. Centre County already had an excellent multi-disciplinary team, according to Taylor-Porter, but without a centralized location to simplify the communication and teamwork, it was not as effective as it could be. “The center has built on the county’s efforts by giving our multidisciplinary investigative team — the heart of a CAC — a home,� Taylor-Porter said. When Mount Nittany Health offered space and resources, it seemed like an ideal situation: the CAC would take up residence in Mount Nittany Health’s building at 129 Medical Park Lane, Bellefonte, and give easy access to on-site, specially trained pediatricians for the team. A spacious suite of private, quiet and colorful, child-friendly rooms with stateof-the-art equipment helps to create a comforting, soothing environment for a

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Recent legislation enacted in Pennsylvania to protect children and prevent child abuse and neglect will substantially strengthen the efforts of Centre County’s new — and first — children’s advocacy center. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Centre County opened in February and shares a building and partnership with Mount Nittany Health. The center, which received a jump start in 2013 with a contribution from Penn State, promotes a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, identification, intervention and treatment of child abuse. National statistics report that one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. “Most people hear that statistic and think ‘I don’t know anyone like that,’� said Kristina Taylor-Porter, executive director of the CAC of Centre County. “But statistically speaking, it’s very likely that they actually do. Most people don’t like to think about it because it’s a taboo topic. It’s very difficult for kids to come forward when nobody talks about it. “Our primary focus is on the well-being of the child, making him or her feel safe and secure so that they can share their account of the allegations and begin their journey to healing.� In 2011, Centre County Judge Bradley P. Lunsford spearheaded development of an advisory board to explore starting a local CAC, following in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State. At the time, there were no CACs serving central Pennsylvania. As part of its sanctions from the Big Ten, Penn State contributed half of the $188,344 portion of what would have been its 2012 football bowl revenues to help launch the center. The university donated the other half to child abuse awareness program Stewards of Children.

ACS looking for volunteers The general program volunteers help set up the room, greet patients, assist the beauty professional during the session, help promote the local program and send the society the session’s paperwork. Some volunteers may be asked to help store program supplies. Training will be provided to all interested volunteers. For more information, contact Jan Ulmer at (570) 326-4149 or jan.ulmer@ cancer.org.

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

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KRISTINA TAYLOR-PORTER is executive director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Centre County. child who has already experienced abuse or neglect. Also vital to the center’s operations is a combination of philanthropy and grants, said Taylor-Porter, who as director is in charge of fundraising efforts. Community support has been strong, she noted, and has allowed the center to gradually expand its efforts, even as additional funding opportunities continue to present themselves. “For example, we are working on a grant right now with the Centre County Women’s Resource Center to house a victim’s advocate right here at the center,� she said, “which would be tremendously beneficial to children and their families, and would save advocates from having to travel here when a forensic interview is being conducted.� The Pennsylvania General Assem-

bly’s Task Force on Child Protection was formed in 2011 to review state laws and procedures governing child protection. Their efforts so far have resulted in multiple bills that Gov. Tom Corbett has signed into law, including three child protection bills that will create a statewide database to electronically track and report mandatory reporting of child abuse, and facilitate and provide dedicated funds to Pennsylvania CACs and multi-disciplinary teams in fiscal year 2014-15. “We see our efforts here at the center as a kind of pivotal point in the child’s recovery: we help them first through a portion of the investigation and then we connect them to the healing process,� said Taylor-Porter, who previously was executive director of The CARE Center of Indiana County. “Our ultimate goal is to help a child move from a victim, to a survivor.�

Mount Nittany Physician Group Internal Medicine practice relocates STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced that the Mount Nittany Physician Group Internal Medicine practice, formerly located at 905 University Dr., recently moved to 1700 Old Gatesburg Road, at the Mount Nittany Health-Blue Course Drive facility. Providers Frank Guillard, Paul Guillard, Richard Hale, Jessica Bauman and Joy Mattern are now located in Suite 310 on the upper level. The office features 12 spacious examination rooms, plenty of park-

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Oncologist to take leadership role in State College STATE COLLEGE — Dr. Edward Balaban has accepted an appointment as medical director of Cancer Care Partnership, a partnership of Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute and Mount Nittany Health in State College. Balaban is currently a leading clinical oncologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cancer Clinics and the past medical director of Forbes Hospice in Pittsburgh. At Penn State College of Medicine’s University Park Regional Campus, he will hold an academic appointment as professor in the department of medicine. After receiving his degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Balaban completed a residency in internal

medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and a fellowship in hematology/medical oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he then became a clinical instructor in 1984. He was promoted EDWARD to associate profesBALABAN sor before leaving the University of Texas after 10 years to join Geisinger Medical Group in State College in 1994. Balaban was with Geisinger for two years. In 1996,

Hospital to host wellness workshop LEWISTOWN — Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will host a Women’s Wellness Workshop from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Lewistown Country Club. The event is free, and women ages 13 and older are invited to attend. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for registration, health screenings and a coffee bar; a breakfast buffet will begin at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m. the keynote speaker, Rachel Mennell from Breastcancer.org, will present “Think Pink. Live Green.” The program aims to help women reduce the risk or reoccurence of breast cancer. Registration is required by Monday, May 5, by going online at go.geisinger.org/thinkpink or by calling (717) 242-7703.

Neuropathy group to meet STATE COLLEGE — The monthly meeting of the Neuropathy Support Group of Central PA will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in conference room No. 3 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center. Meetings are free and are held the fourth Sunday of each month. They are open to those with, or who know someone with, neuropathy. For more information, email help@pnsupport.org or call David Brown at (814) 380-5081.

he became a member and then faculty at the UPMC Cancer Center Network. Balaban has served in prominent leadership roles in professional groups. He is a fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, current board member and former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Hematology and Oncology, and fellow of the American College of Physicians. He also currently represents the American Society of Clinical Oncology as their delegate to the AMA House of Delegates. He has published nearly 50 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts and three book chapters. Balaban served on the editorial board for the Journal of Clinical Oncology from

2004-2010 and is currently on the editorial board for the Journal of Oncology Practice. Balaban succeeds Dr. Witold Rybka, who served as interim medical director of Cancer Care Partnership since its formation in July 2013. Cancer Care Partnership, a partnership of Mount Nittany Health and Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, provides stateof-the-art, personalized care for outpatient hematology, medical oncology and infusion services in State College. Patients benefit from the combined resources and expertise of Mount Nittany Health, the community’s trusted health care provider, and Penn State Hershey, the region’s academic health center.

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Network and Career Fair held by South Hills School BOALSBURG — More than 85 businesses and government agencies from the central Pennsylvania region recently converged at Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg where South Hills School of Business and Technology hosted its annual network and career fair. Students from the State College, Altoona and Lewistown school locations were given the opportunity to personally interact with business representatives in an environment filled with energy and support. That was due, in part, to the fact that a large number of business recruiters are South Hills’ graduates. “This is what makes our career fair unique,” said Ellen Spinelli, coordinator of South Hills’ Career Service Office and organizer of the event. “Having so many of our successful graduates together in one facility, representing their companies, gives our current students a golden opportunity to learn first-hand about the variety of jobs and internships that are available to them. “Therefore, job search information and tips are exchanged in a very personalized manner between alumni and current students. It’s beneficial for all parties involved in this event.” Second-year IT student Donald Spayd appreciated the vast array of businesses that he was able to personally interact with at the event. “It’s a nice way of networking with companies that may need interns or have job

openings to fill. This face-to-face contact makes it more productive for us as compared to emailing our resumes online,” Spayd said. Jeremy Kanouff, an IT major from Morrisdale, said he hopes to get an internship through a company that he connected with at last year’s fair. “I learned how important it is to make a good impression when first meeting prospective employers and I’ve continued to communicate with that initial contact throughout the year,” Kanouff said. South Hills’ network and career fair is designed to benefit both students and the business community. Many businesses in attendance were recruiting for internship candidates and/or job openings within their firms. Melissa Brickell, manager of operations and human resources at Affinity Connection of State College, came to the career fair with two job openings at the marketing communications company. Brickell said that she found it productive to personally interact with the applicants as she was handed their resumes. “I have worked with South Hills School’s graduates for many years and we have found them to fit in well with our work environment. They come in with excellent IT knowledge and background for our industry,” she said, “and they are always prepared to adapt to the demands of Affinity’s workplace.” As a part of their curriculum, all students at South Hills School are required

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SOUTH HILLS SCHOOL of Business and Technology students were given the opportunity to meet with more than 85 businesses and government agencies at the school’s recent network and career fair. The students made connections for both internships and job openings that are available in the central Pennsylvania region. to complete internships in their fields of study. The career fair plays an important part in obtaining that required position.

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STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area High School Career and Technical Center recently started a partnership with Foxdale Village, in which the continuing care retirement community plays host to the CTC’s entire nurse aide training course. Nurse aides are a high priority occupation for 2014, according to Pennsylvania Workforce Development, and State College’s CTC program is one of only four in the area, along with CPI, Huntington CTC and Centre Crest. The Pennsylvania Department of Education approved the program in September 2013 for 166 required hours for the school year. Since then, the CTC’s nurse aide training course has taken place at Foxdale Village during third and fourth period of every school day. The PDE-approved program is the first of its kind at State High and requires an instructor with a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse degree and at least two years of long-term care experience. Health professions teacher Maryanne Neal, a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, is the current and first program instructor. The course is offered to 10 junior and senior students interested in pursuing careers in the health care field upon graduation. These students are selected for the program each year through an application and interview process. “The students submit applications and are then interviewed by a panel made up of the director of nursing at Foxdale, another from The Village at Penn State, a Penn State nursing professor and myself,” said Neal. Foxdale Village hosts the entire course and offers a little bit of everything for hands-on learning. Foxdale also provides space for class, labs and clinicals that the high school cannot accommodate. “Foxdale really does a lot for us with providing supplies, providing space and hosting student/parent orientation,” said Neal. Kristen Rhodes, a senior in the program, said she’s known for many years that she wanted to be a nurse and joined the program to help prepare her for nursing school. Along with class and lab time, Rhodes said the students are learning how to interact with the residents and provide assistance for them when performing activities of daily living such as showering, dressing and eating during their clinical hours. “My favorite part about this course is interacting with the residents,” said Rhodes. “I have gained a better sense of the physical, social and emotional needs that a health care provider must give to their patients.” State College CTC’s nurse aide training course opens doors for students planning to enter the health professions field and offers a unique learning experience through the Foxdale Village partnership. “It’s a wonderful partnership in training future nurses, doctors, nutritionists and physical therapists as nurse aides,” said Neal.

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Agribusiness management degree now available online UNIVERSITY PARK — The nation’s increasing focus on local and regional food systems, renewable energies and maintaining natural resources is leading to double-digit job growth in these occupation sectors, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Adults working in these sectors who have some college, but not a four-year degree, and who need a degree for career advancement, now have a convenient option. Penn State is offering its Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness management online through the Penn State World Campus.

“The agribusiness industry accounts for nearly one-fifth of the U.S. gross national product and employs close to one-fourth of the U.S. labor force,� said Spiro E. Stefanou, Penn State professor of agricultural economics and undergraduate coordinator for the agribusiness management program. Factors contributing to the rosy jobs outlook in agribusiness and related sectors, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports, are the improving economy, retirements of baby boomers, consumers’ preferences for nutritious and safe foods, and shifting global markets. “Penn State has a robust agribusiness

management degree program that offers emerging professionals a vibrant educational opportunity to prepare for this career,� Stefanou said. “This degree also is ideal for adults already in this field who want to advance their career.� Stefanou noted that a special feature of this program is its grounding in the agricultural and food system. “Students will receive specialized training in this system, but the concepts and skills they learn can be applied broadly and transferred to other areas,� he said. “In addition to learning the abstract concepts of agribusiness management, students will learn how to apply these concepts to make a difference

on the job.� Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has offered the Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness management on campus since 1977. The 120-credit online program is designed for adults who have an associate degree in a related field. Students can customize the bachelor’s degree for their career goals and can take courses part time while working. Graduates will be prepared for careers in agricultural and life sciences industries, including input markets, farm production, commodities marketing and processing, food manufacturing and distribution, and food retailing.

LHU hires new camp director LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University recently announced that Chaelim Choplosky has joined the Lock Haven University Foundation as camp director. Choplosky is a graduate of Lock Haven University with a master’s degree in sport science and a Bachelor of Science in sport administration. Since May 2012, Choplosky has been active in the LHU Athletics Department, working first with the Sports Information Department, then with the Athletic Department, where he served as a graduate assistant. As an employee of the Lock Haven University Foundation, the camp director is

responsible for oversight and management of the camps held at Lock Haven University, and is responsible for the sponsorships, athletic advertising and the Bald Eagle Bucks program. “Lock Haven University has provided me with an excellent education and I could not be more thrilled to return as an employee,� said Choplosky. “I am looking forward to the opportunities that the position will give me.� For more information about Lock Haven University camps and clinics, visit www.lhup.edu/camps/, or contact Choplosky at (570) 484-2188 or chaelim.choplosky@lhufoudation.org.

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U.S. Express recruits drivers PLEASANT GAP — Rick Entinger, a recruiter for U.S. Express, talked with students in the CPI commercial driver’s license program recently. He highlighted the fact that U.S. Express is the second largest privately owned truck load carrier and the fifth largest overall, which enables them to provide many opportunities to new drivers. “I’ve worked with CPI for many years. The students who come out of CPI are very well educated and very well trained, which makes for a smooth transition from school to company. CPI’s CDL program is one of the best programs in the area. The Transportation Training Center facilities and the number of years that the CDL instructors have in the industry are big plusses for students,� Entinger said. Jay Yoder and Isaiah Hall, CPI’s most recent 320-hour Class A CDL graduates, have both been hired by U.S. Express. “U.S. Express has always been a cuttingedge company for technology (blind spot, following distance, roll over sensors, etc.),� said Dave Priester, CPI instructor. “They were the first fleet to be fully automatic, but like many are returning to standard for

many trucks. U.S. Express has dedicated accounts including Dollar General and Dollar Tree, both of which have numerous stores in this area. These runs are good for drivers because they get weeknight home time. U.S. Express has an excellent entrylevel driver training program and a wide range of options for drivers when they are ready to be on their own.� U.S. Express is currently offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 for students who paid for all or part of their CDL training. Todd Taylor, CPI adult and post-secondary education director added: “Due to the high demand for trained, skilled commercial drivers, quality companies like U.S. Express are providing numerous incentives to individuals to help facilitate their entry into a career as a commercial driver. These new benefits offered by U.S. Express are a great way for people to obtain a job in transportation through CDL training offered at CPI.� For more information about CPI’s CDL program, contact the CPI Adult Education Office at (814) 359-2793, ext. 207, or visit the CPI website at www.cpi.edu.

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Penns Valley pastor plans coast-to-coast bicycle trip By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — On Friday, April 25, the Family Life of Penns Valley Church will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The congregation of around 130 people meets for worship services in the Penns Valley Elementary and Intermediate School and, weather permitting, in a covered pavilion on the church’s property in Gregg Township at the intersection of Route 192 and Ridge Road. The church is a ministry of the State College Assembly of God Church. Pastor K.R. Mele believes it’s time for the Family Life Church to have its own building, and while pondering and praying about how to come up with funds for such a construction project, he was inspired to make a cross-country bicycle trip to raise money. Mele had heard of a pastor walking across the country, but decided that would take too long, and that traveling by bicycle would be faster and easier. He did not want to make the trip alone, and fortuitously, a longtime friend, Harold Morgan, offered to ride with him. Morgan will turn 75 at the cycling journey’s end, but Mele, 47, is not worried about Morgan’s physical abilities. He says he is more concerned that he won’t be able to keep up with Morgan. The men plan to ride about 80 miles each day for nearly six weeks. “We’re starting on the Santa Monica Pier, and going to St. Augustine, Fla.,” said Mele. “It’s a total of 3,178 miles.” Mele says he is driven in his vision by words found in Philippians 4:13, which says “I can do all things through Christ

who strengthens me.” Mele says the trip has morphed into more than just a fundraiser. “It’s going to be a mission trip,” he said. Morgan and Mele plan to spread the gospel with tracts handed out along the way, and several churches on the route will welcome the travelers to speak to their congregations. The men are accepting individual donations on a per-mile basis, as well as contributions from churches and organizations. Mele hopes donate money to build an orphanage and dig fresh water wells in Zambia, a country in southern Africa, with some of the funds that he and Morgan raise. A portion of the money will also be used to help orphans through Haven for Hope Ministries in State College. The church has raised more than $30,000 so far. When Mele conceived this trip he didn’t own a bike. He contacted Earl’s Bicycle Store in Lewisburg, whose owner immediately became enthused about the trip and offered him and Morgan a substantial discount on Giant Defy Composite road bikes. These bikes are very high-tech and made of lightweight composite materials, designed to be very efficient and comfortable on long trips. The bikes have already been crated and shipped to California, ahead of Mele and Morgan, who will fly there to begin the trip on Sunday, April 27. The riders will not be alone on their long-distance trek. A recreational vehicle, stocked with food, drinks, spare tires, parts and tools will be following them on the road. They will spend their nights in the RV in campgrounds all along the route.

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PASTOR K.R. MELE, right, leads Family Life parishioners in a Good Friday service at the church’s property in Gregg Township. Mele and his friend Harold Morgan will embark on a 3,178-mile bicycle trip on Sunday. The planned route will take the men through southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, the southern tiers of Texas and Louisiana, the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Alabama, and the Florida panhandle. “It will take us 11 days just to get across Texas,” said Mele.

The route was planned by the Adventure Cycling Route Network, which designs cycling routes that follow quiet, scenic cycling roads and trails all over North America. For more information, or to make donations online, visit www.c2c4jesus.org.

Local team wins place first in BB gun championships By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley BB gun shooting team took home the first place trophy in the 2014 Pennsylvania State BB Gun Championships, held recently in Boyertown. Penns Valley team member Mark Leiby was named the state overall champion, and teammate Mason Cooper took the state overall alternate prize. The Penns Valley team has a history of winning state championships, having won the title 10 times since 1993. The shooting team program in Penns Valley dates back to 1988, when it was organized by Spring Mills resident and Boy Scout leader John Wert. Just five years later, the team won its first state championship. Wert still serves as head coach of the team, assisted by Lynn McCool. The participants in this nationwide program are 8- to 15-year-old boys and girls. In October of each year, beginning shooters enroll in a 10-week long program where they learn to perfect their shooting skills and acquire the necessary safety knowledge to become responsible gun handlers.

Part of the state competition is a 50-question test on gun handling and safety. The shooting range places the shooters at a distance of 5 meters (just over 16 feet) from the targets. The paper targets have 12 bullseyes, and are placed on boxes with heavy cloth inside to stop the BBs. Tarps line the wall behind the targets to stop ricochets from any stray shots. Two of the targets are used for “sighting in” the guns by firing test shots and then adjusting the gun sights for perfect alignment. Contestants shoot from four positions — prone, sitting, kneeling and standing — in 10 minute heats. Scoring is based on the contestants’ shots hitting as close to the bullseyes as possible. Following their win at the state level, the Penns Valley team will move on to national level competition with a trip to the 49th Annual Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match to be held in Rogers, Ark., Sunday, July 6, through Wednesday, July 9. Rogers is the home of the Daisy Company, the famous manufacturer of BB guns.

Watershed Cleanup Day planned for Saturday STATE COLLEGE — ClearWater Conservancy will host its annual Watershed Cleanup Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26, at sites throughout Central Pennsylvania. The group is seeking community members to assist that day. Since 1997, Watershed Cleanup Day volunteers have removed 2,857 tons of waste from local streams, roadways, sinkholes and illegal dumpsites. Through a partnership with Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, and along with the generosity of local contractors, heavy equipment operators, businesses, municipalities, Centre Region Parks and Recreation and the MS4 partners, Watershed Cleanup Day continues to help preserve Pennsylvania’s beauty while protecting its natural resources.

Trash can do worse than spoil the natural beauty of the area. Pollutants leaching from trash can enter drinking water. Garbage can also cause injuries and harm wildlife, and the cost of its removal can use up tax dollars. Removing trash from watersheds not only makes the area more beautiful, but keeps the surrounding community healthy. “Every year, this event provides not only a visible benefit for our communities as tons of trash are removed from our landscape, but also an invisible, environmental benefit as well,” said Lori Davis, water resources coordinator at ClearWater Conservancy. To volunteer for this year’s event, contact Davis at (814) 237-0400 or lori@clearwaterconservancy.org.

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THE PENNS VALLEY BB Gun Shooting Team recently won the 2014 state championship. Pictured, from left, are Jonathan Rowell, Maggie Jones, Mark Leiby , Mason Cooper, Grace Hockenberry, Jared Bressler and Anna Lawrence.

‘Soiree in the Swamp’ scheduled for April 26 SPRING MILLS — Spend an evening with the frogs and other creatures. The restored wetlands of Muddy Paws Marsh in Spring Mills will be the site of “Soiree in the Swamp” at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Muddy Paws Marsh is located at 4158 Penns Valley Road in Spring Mills, next to Cooke Tavern Bed and Breakfast. The night will begin with a presentation about amphibians by Dr. Jim Julian, assistant professor of biology at Penn StateAltoona, followed by games and activities for children that will include prizes. As it gets dark, waterfowl will descend on the marsh for the night and frogs will start to sing. Hear and search for green frogs, bullfrogs, spring peepers, pickerel frogs and

toads throughout the marsh and along Penn’s Creek. Come dressed to get muddy. This is an all-ages, rain or shine event. Participants should bring lawn chairs, food and drink, flashlights, binoculars for bird sightings, boots for wading and nets for catching frogs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is presented by Muddy Paws Marsh, Save the Frogs, ClearWater Conservancy, Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Centre County Conservation District and the Penns Valley Conservation Association. For more information, email info@ muddypawsmarsh.org or call (814) 4228787.

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Experience helps restaurants stick with local foods By MATT SWAYNE Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Restaurant chefs and food purchasing managers who have bought local foods in the past are more likely to continue adding them to menus and store shelves, according to a team of researchers. “Past experiences will have an impact on buying local foods,” said Amit Sharma, associate professor of hospitality management at Penn State. “Restaurant managers who buy local foods currently are significantly more likely to keep purchasing locally.” In a study of the cost and benefits of purchasing local foods in restaurants, managers and chefs indicated that certain actions of local food producers stand out as reasons why they continue to buy local foods. For instance, managers said that a local farmer’s or producer’s response time — the time it took a business to respond and process an order — was more important than delivery time — how long it takes to actually receive the goods — as a factor when they considered buying local food products. “Interestingly, we did not find that delivery time mattered as much for those who purchased food, not to say that delivery time wasn’t a concern at all,” said Sharma. “However, what was more important to these managers was the response time of a local food producer.” Food purchasers also indicated that they would not stock local food just because it is local. Local foods must have a unique selling point, according to the researchers, who report their findings in current issue of the

International Journal of Hospitality Management. For instance, a special variety apple used in an apple pie may be more important to the food manager than just a locally grown apple. “Simply saying ‘local food’ was not enough; chefs really want to provide their customers with a dish that is unique,” said Sharma. “You can’t just slap a label on it that says it’s ‘local,’ and expect it to sell, in other words.” While many studies have explored the reasons that customers would want local food, this study was focused on management’s buying decisions. “We’re not discounting customer demand, we recognize that consumers have to want it — in fact our previous studies suggest consumers are willing to pay more for local foods,” said Sharma. “But the manager has to make decisions before the food is served.” Clear labeling is another selling point for restaurant managers who are purchasing foods in grocery stores and markets. The labels should be accurate and easy to read, containing specifications including weight, date and product details, for example, according to Sharma, who worked with Joonho Moon, doctoral student in hospitality management, Penn State, and Catherine Strohbehn, state extension specialist and adjunct professor in apparel, events and hospitality management, Iowa State University. Training staff to handle local foods properly and to communicate the advantages of local foods with customers was also an important factor that could explain the decision to purchase local foods. “Training tells us a lot about the commitment of an operation to local foods,” said Sharma. “Local foods may or may not

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ANDREW MONK, executive chef at Penn State’s Nittany Lion Inn, inventories fruit and meat delivered to his kitchen from regional suppliers. be delivered or processed in the same way as non-local foods, so the staff should be trained and, particularly, chefs need to be trained in developing unique menus using local foods.” Managers did not seem to think food safety was an issue with handling local food. “That’s not to say food safety isn’t important to managers, it just isn’t an obstacle to purchasing locally,” said Sharma. “It’s not a constraint.” The researchers sent surveys to inde-

Circle of Hope to meet on April 25 PORT MATILDA — The Circle of HopeSpecial Abilities Connection group meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church, 1776 Halfmoon Valley Road. During the meeting, concerns about

pendently owned restaurants in Midwestern states to investigate management’s attitudes toward the decision to purchase locally grown foods. “In this project, we investigated the cost-benefit analysis of restaurants purchasing local foods, along the food service value chain, which ranged from the sourcing of local food all the way to serving local foods to customers,” said Sharma. The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University supported this work.

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Centre County Library and Historical Museum to host auction Jennifer Cifelli, communications director at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, advised me that I had missed a really good time by not attending the Film Forward Event in Phillipsburg, where 175 high school students from around Centre County came together to watch a Sundance film and discuss it with the film’s producer. Oops, sorry I missed that, but while corresponding with Cifelli, I found out about a new event in May. From 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, the Centre County Library and Historical Museum will hold its Art for Literacy Chair Auction, as well as a silent basket auction. The event will be held in the Community Garden, located behind the museum. The library gave a selection of wooden chairs to local artists to decorate as they chose, in any medium. What resulted are one-of-a-kind art pieces that would add interest or beauty to any dĂŠcor. You may register to bid in the live Connie Cousins auction for the chairs at 2 p.m. covers a wide The silent auction for baskets filled variety of events in Centre County for with locals goods and services starts at the Centre County 2 p.m., as well. Gazette. Email her Live bidding for the chairs starts at at ccous67@gmail. 3 p.m. Silent auction winners will be com. announced at the end of the event. “We have secured local radio personality Jerry Valeri to be the celebrity auctioneer, so it should be a lot of fun,â€? said Cifelli. “We’ll also have live music by David Curley (acoustic guitar), complimentary hor d’oeuvres and wine from Bee Kind Winery. You can tour the museum, sample the food selections and enjoy good music while you browse.â€? Tickets are $20 per person, with children under 16 admitted free. You may purchase tickets at the Centre County Library or online at www.centrecountylibrary.org. “All proceeds benefit the Centre County Library and Historical Museum and will be the kick-off of the library’s 75th anniversary celebration,â€? said Cifelli. “The auction will also serve to highlight the 200th anniversary of the Miles-Humes home.â€? Mile-Humes, home of the Historical Museum at 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, was built circa 1814-1816 for Capt. Joseph Miles, the co-founder of Milesburg, Pa., and the Centre Furnace Iron Works. The Humes family was the last to own the home, and

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CHAIRS LIKE this one will be up for grabs at the Art for Literacy Chair Auction, which will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum. it was donated as a library in 1934. In 1939, the house officially opened as the Centre County Library. The main library collection moved across the street to its present site in 1977, leaving its local history and genealogy collection and the local history museum in the original site. “This is a big year for the library,� Cifelli said. For more information, email jcifelli@centrecountylibrary.org or call (814) 355-1516, ext. 208.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State community will have the chance next week to make its mark on the HUBRobeson Center. Students, alumni, faculty and staff can stop by the first floor of the HUB from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, to sign two 21foot beams that will be used as part of the ongoing expansion and renovation project for the building. The beams from this “topping out� ceremony will then be installed in the new meeting room area near Alumni Hall in mid-May. The placement represents the completion of phase one of the steel installation for the multi-year project. “We’re excited to be able to include the Penn State community in the commemoration of the expansion of the student-centered building,� said Mary G. Edgington, senior director of union and student activities. “Once completed, the expansion will provide much-needed space for student programming needs, student organizations and individual students.� Steel “topping out� ceremonies originated in Scandinavia as a religious practice involving the placement of a tree on top of buildings to honor the tree-dwelling spirits of Scandinavian ancestors. Current “topping out� practices commemorate the completion of steel erection during construction and often involve the erection of beams that have been signed by the project team, building occupants and the public, marking a piece of history in the building. Staff will be available to answer questions about the project and cake and cookies will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the days the beams are on display. Steel erection for the entire HUB-Robeson Center expansion and renovation project is slated for completion in June. Project construction will be completed in May 2015. The proposed addition to and renovation of the building includes new seating and lounge space, additional meeting and multi-purpose rooms, a new THON merchandise store and a renovated Penn State Bookstore and Food Court. Retail venues including the id+ Office, PNC Bank, Penn State Federal Credit Union and Copy Central will be relocated. Updates can be found on the Union and Student Activities website, Facebook page and Twitter account.

Shaver’s Creek festivals set for May 2 and 3 PETERSBURG — Spring has sprung, which means the annual Native Plant Festival and Birding Cup at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center isn’t far behind. Shaver’s Creek, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Native Plant Society, will co-host its fourth Central Pennsylvania Native Plant Festival and Sale on Saturday, May 3. Visitors can enjoy programs about plants, gardening and birds of prey. Native plants and local food from vendors are also available for purchase. This year’s talks and walks focus on creating a backyard habitat for wildlife and managing native and invasive plants. State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham will give a talk on “Barking Up the Right Trees� at 11 a.m. Eric Burkhart, Shaver’s Creek plant science program director, said the goal of the festival is to educate and encourage the public to use native plants in the landscape, and to foster an appreciation for our native plant heritage. The festival is free and open to the public and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from plant and food sales go to support Shaver’s Creek. That same weekend, teams of bird watchers will compete in 17th Annual Birding Cup, a fundraiser aimed to raise awareness about bird life in central Pennsylvania. The competition will last from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, and prizes will be awarded for the most bird species spotted in a 24-hour period. Money raised at this year’s competition will go toward a new all-season dock at Lake Perez for boating and aquatic study, an easy-to-follow trail that links the dock with Sunset Point Pavilion and the point trail, and to stabilizing, removing invasive plant species, and re-vegetating the shoreline to prevent erosion. More information on the Plant Fest is available at http://shaverscreek.org/nativeplantfest. More information on the Birding Cup is available at http://shaverscreek.org/birdingcup.

April 24-30, 2014

The Centre County Gazette

Page 15

The joy — and reality — of jury duty As a fan of Court TV and “Law and Order,” I have said for years that I wanted to get the letter saying that I was picked for jury duty. I couldn’t believe it last month when I opened the mail and there it was. Inside the envelope was the jury questionnaire and instructions on what do to on the designated jury selection date. I quickly filled out the questionnaire and stuck it in the mail, blocked off my day on the calendar and looked ahead to the opportunity to perform my civic duty. I was surprised at how many people immediately offered suggestions for ways to Patty Kleban, a “get out of it” when I columnist for State College.com, lives shared my exciting in Patton news. I heard everyTownship. She is an thing from a how-to instructor at Penn on a medical excuse State. Her views to suggestions on how and opinions do to show prejudices not necessarily and biases both on the reflect those of the questionnaire and in university. my answers in court. Some people actually seemed surprised that I wanted to do it. In this citizen’s humble opinion, our legal system only works if we participate. On the day of jury selection, I arrived in Bellefonte with time to spare before the designated 8 a.m. start. I put the parking pass that I received on my dashboard and got in line to enter the courthouse. I stuck my bag with a book for the day through the security X-ray machine and headed up to Courtroom No. 1. With some late comers and a new com-

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puter registration system in play for the very first time, we got started around 8:30 a.m. President Judge Thomas Kistler welcomed us and indicated we would be in jury selection for the better part of the day. Through the use of humor, a bit of Centre County history, and clear instructions, he told us what to expect. He said that we needed to listen carefully to each case, even if we weren’t immediately called, because we could potentially be a fill-in if another potential juror was dismissed. With butterflies in my stomach, I returned my book to my bag and sat back to listen. Centre County Prothonotary Debra Immel read the first set of names that had been randomly drawn using the new computer system. One by one, those people walked down and were then seated in the jury box and in a row of chairs inside the court area. After several were excused because of a conflict with the date of the case, the 26 or so potential jurors were selected. A representative from the prosecutor’s office then gave a brief summary of the case and the defendant was asked to stand up so that the full courtroom could see him. Lawyers from each side then took turns asking that jury pool if they knew the defendant or any of the lawyers, police, witnesses or other characters in the case. The lawyers asked questions about the charges; for example, if the case was an assault case, the jurors were asked if anyone had been or knew of someone who had been a victim of the crime. Potential jurors who did know someone or had experience with the type of case were then asked if they could be impartial. Potential jurors were also given the opportunity to speak privately with the judge and the lawyers if they had information that might potentially influence their participation in the case.

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Country Inn and Suites on East College Avenue will provide a courtesy shuttle to and from the event. Shuttle reservations are required and can be made by calling (814) 234-1923. Tickets for the event are $50 and can be purchased at the Clothes Mentor, 176 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College, or by contacting Susanna Paul at spaul@housingtransitions.com. Order forms for three select wines that will benefit Housing Transitions are available at www.housingtransitions.com. For more information about this event and Housing Transitions, call (814) 5746431 or visit www.housingtransitions. com.

At the conclusion of the questions, the potential jurors were then taken to another room where the attorneys began the process of striking jury candidates from the small group that had been selected. Based on our answers to the questionnaires that we had mailed in, our answers in person and, most likely, how we presented ourselves in court, the attorneys passed the list back and forth, crossing out potential jurors. Those eventually selected were given a card with the date and time of the pending trial and then all were sent back into Courtroom No. 1 to start the process all over. That process was repeated 10 or 11 times that day for criminal trials and a couple of times for civil trials. It was fascinating. I noted that people of all ages and what seemed like all walks of life were represented in the potential pool. Centre County isn’t that big, so there were people who obviously knew each other and sat together chatting quietly in between cases. Coincidentally, only one lawyer in one case asked if any of the people selected knew each other. Across the courtroom, I saw a high school classmate, a fellow sports team parent and one of my former students. The large group started out the day pretty stiff and awkward, but seemed to collectively relax as we became more comfortable with the process. Hearing one’s name called and walking down to sit in the jury box can be a bit unnerving. As the larger group became more comfortable, we began to form smaller groups in the crowd. Someone even said, “We are

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starting to know each others’ names by hearing the names being called.” Some people were called — and selected — more often than others. One guy said he was unavailable every day he was called. One woman seemed to be called for every case but wasn’t selected for any. Another emphatically said he could not be impartial on at least two of the cases for which he was called. Several jurors had personal connections with key people in the cases. An older gentleman was excused when he shared that he lives out of state for six months of the year. Over our one hour lunch break, I walked down to The Governor’s Pub to grab a sandwich and saw several others also wearing the “Juror” button. Sitting alone at our tables, we struck up a conversation and after lunch walked back to the courthouse together. Judge Bradley Lunsford took over for the afternoon session and started off with a lawyer joke. We learned that the “next step” of jury selection had motivated one side in one case to agree to settle whatever it was, out of court. Of the three cases for which I was called, I was selected to sit for one case later this spring. I was relieved that my name wasn’t called for some of the cases that I’ve read about in the news. The prospect of having to decide the fate of another person’s life based on testimony and facts presented is pretty daunting. The human experience seemingly makes the role of juror much more complicated than we see on TV. It was and will be a privilege to be a part of our American justice system.

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April 24-30, 2014

Researchers, students link contemplation with well-being By BILL ZIMMERMAN Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Sitting still, quieting one’s mind for a moment can pose a seemingly insurmountable challenge amid the technological distractions, packed schedules and din of modern life. But at Penn State, many are contemplating contemplation, finding that brief practices done regularly can bring calm and clarity. (Meditating under a tree for seven weeks — as the Buddha is believed to have done on his road to enlightenment — isn’t necessary.) They’re demystifying meditation, turning Penn State into Zen State. “It’s not about making your mind do things,” said Mark Greenberg, founding director of the Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development. “It’s just being with your mind and seeing how it flows, and becoming comfortable with it. For most forms of meditation the idea is not to change the mind, it’s to engage it.” Sitting alone, legs crossed and repeating a mantra by candlelight is one way to meditate, but Greenberg and colleagues in the burgeoning field of mindfulness research are finding evidence supporting the benefit of myriad contemplative practices such as deep breathing exercises, seated meditation, yoga and mindful listening. The Prevention Research Center is the hub at Penn State for research into mindfulness — living with a heightened sense of the present with a nonjudgmental acknowledgement of current emotions — and how contemplative practices nurture it.

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April 24-30, 2014

The Centre County Gazette

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Bestwick Foundation hosting cycling fundraiser By C.J. DOON

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STATE COLLEGE — As a 10-year old kid in Nottingham, England, BMX rider Jamie Bestwick didn’t know that his first bicycle — a gift from his father — would inspire him to become one of the best athletes in the history of action sports. Growing up, Bestwick was having fun with a hobby that allowed him to spend more time with his friends. As a child, there wasn’t much more he could want. “I guess it was just all the rage at the time,” said Bestwick. “Everybody was riding BMX bikes, and you know, you’re a 10-year old kid, you just want to do what your friends do.” As Bestwick grew older, there was a growing desire to keep riding, because maybe one day it could take him to heights he could only dream about. And he’s reached some amazing heights as one of the world’s best freestyle riders. “I loved everything about (BMX bikes) — the colors, all the accessories, what you could do, and I just found myself getting more and more involved in that scene,” he says of his first experiences with BMX riding. “I just found out that what I had been introduced to was just the tip of the iceberg. There was so much more out there that I never even knew about. “From that day forward, it kind of got me hooked on riding bikes of any kind.” While working for several years as a mechanic for an airline company in England, Bestwick only had time to ride on the weekends. He continued to compete in BMX events for fun, but didn’t see it taking him anywhere in the future. “For awhile it was just a matter of working the job to feed the sport that you loved,” he said. “I guess if you’re a professional, you can dedicate every hour of the day to your trade. I couldn’t really do that. I had responsibilities in England. I worked jobs, had bills to pay, and the BMX bike wasn’t paying the bills. It was more of a hobby at the time.” In 1996, Bestwick got his big break. An extreme sports competition called the X Games was beginning its second year in Providence and Newport, R.I. The inaugural event was a big success — attracting half a million spectators. Competing against some of the best freestyle riders in the sport as an amateur, Bestwick placed third, winning a bronze medal. “With the introduction of contests like the X Games, World Championships, there was avenues to make money from,” Bestwick said. “And when ESPN and all the big TV companies got involved, obviously the big sponsorships rolled in, and that was another avenue for us to make revenue.” Bestwick had a decision to make. Hoping to capitalize on the rise of action sports in America and across the globe, he quit his job as a mechanic and became a full-time rider. It turned out to be a pretty smart move. To date, Bestwick owns 11 X Games gold medals, holds sponsorships from Monster and Toyota, and was named 2014 Laureus Actions Sports Person of the Year. Following his introduction to the national stage at X Games II, he moved to the United States in 1999 to be closer to the competition, and found a home in State College. Bestwick, 43, has been living here with his wife, Kerry, and 9-year-old son, Samuel, ever since. “It’s beautiful,” he says of the small university town he’s called home for the past 15 years. “I’m a big cyclist, I love anything outdoors and sports, and this is a big sporting town. They have the best mountain biking riding in the whole state of Pennsylvania. The road cycling routes around here are amazing. “I think it’s one of the most awesome towns I’ve ever lived in,” continued Bestwick, who’s spent time in many cities across Europe and the United States throughout his professional career. “I’ll probably live here for the rest of my life.” Bestwick’s devotion to community led to the creation of a foundation that bears his name. The Bestwick Foundation, started in 2011 by Bestwick and local charity activists Steve Greer and Dan Rallis, has been delivering both financial and emotional assistance to families in need through a number of charitable organizations, including Mount Nittany Medical Center, Centre Volunteers in Medicine and Tides. In 2013, the foundation raised just shy of $100,000. According to Bestwick, “every penny” goes back into the community. He doesn’t believe in rewarding administrators with sizeable paychecks. Instead, if all the fundraising efforts go to the right place, the money is used more efficiently. “It’s nice to know from our perspective that no bonuses are being paid, we don’t pay anybody’s salary,” he said. “It’s all sweat equity. What we need to make the foundation run, we chip in ourselves, or we get sponsors to chip in. That enables us to write some good size checks that make a bigger impression.” Before the foundation began, Bestwick experienced the pain of dealing with the suffering of a close friend firsthand. Steve Greer, his eventual charity partner, was diagnosed with cancer. At the time of his diagnosis, Greer was a prominent State College personality, and had a large hand in putting together the annual Coaches vs. Cancer charity golf tournament. According to Bestwick, Greer was very proactive in getting people to work together in the community and raising funds for those in tight financial situations. It was Greer’s infectious personality that led him and Bestwick to become fast friends.

He called Greer a “larger than life character” who was super friendly, and garnered the respect and admiration of everybody in town. Even on your worst day, he could make you feel good about yourself. “It was unfortunate to see a guy as healthy and strong as Steve come down with cancer, and it really brought it home how at that moment in time, he needed all the help he could get,” he says. With the support of the community rallying around him, Greer made a full recovery. Realizing the strength of a supportive environment, especially in a small town like State College, Bestwick saw the need for a charity that took advantage of the compassion that helped Greer overcome his battle with cancer. “It was a real kind of eye opener that with the right people and just making sure everything was in place, you can come through on events like this in your life,” said Bestwick. “So to see Steve come back when he was fit and well and getting a little bit more active, I said to him, ‘Let’s do something in town.’ I have a huge passion for riding bikes and he is just the number one people person in town — he could get everybody in this room huddled together in a big conversation. He’s just that kind of guy. With a good friend of ours, Dan Rallis, we just put together the Bestwick Foundation.” Along with fundraising events like a reverse car drawing at Spikes Stadium and Christmas party at the Ye Olde College Diner, one of the cornerstones of the Bestwick Foundation is its cycling rides throughout State College. Bestwick says his goal is to hold the bookend events of the cycling season, putting together a ride at the end of the fall and beginning of the spring seasons. On Saturday, April 27, at 9:30 a.m., the foundation will hold a spring ride, beginning and ending at Kelly’s Steak House in Boalsburg. Riders can choose between a 74-mile and 36-mile track, snaking through historic Boalsburg and Penns Valley. Registration is $35 ($40 on the day of the ride), and all proceeds will benefit the Bestwick Foundation. “It’s great riding,” said Bestwick. “There’s a big cycling community in State College in its surrounding areas, and also it spreads down through Harrisburg, Philly, and Pittsburgh and D.C., so we get riders from all over that come in and it’s all to raise money for State College.”

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THE JAMIE BESTWICK Foundation will host a spring ride on Saturday, April 27. The ride will begin at Kelly’s Steak House in Boalsburg. More than 75 people are expected to take part in the ride, leaving Bestwick busy to get everything finalized. He’s already enlisted the help of the Bicycle Shop in downtown State College to take care of any mechanical issues, and PYP Studios, owned by his wife, will provide food and energy snacks for participants. Come the day of the big ride, you’ll find Bestwick cycling with the group, circling back and forth and keeping an eye on everybody as the self-proclaimed “concierge” of the event. At the end of the race, he’ll make sure he’s with the final man, woman or couple as they cross the finish line. To further continue the great work he’s done for the community, Bestwick is campaigning for a skate park to be built in downtown State College. He’s already spoken to State College Borough Council and Ferguson Township, and is waiting to receive word on whether or not they can find enough space. He says “the ball is in their court now,” but is hopeful the community can recognize a growing need for a safe place for kids to have fun. Bestwick, Page 18

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Contemplation, from page 16 To be most effective, mindfulness habits need to be weaved into everyday life, she said. A visual trigger can help, acting as a reminder to take three deep breaths at moments throughout the day. In the CARE program, teachers were issued coffee mugs emblazoned with “breathe.” Other programs encourage people to place stickers in key locations, like computer monitors or vehicle dashboards, to remind them to practice. Beyond the Prevention Research Center, Penn Staters’ road to enlightenment includes meditation groups, yoga sessions, a tai chi club and the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, which boasts ample space for quiet contemplation including a meditation room and chapel. There’s also no shortage of books, magazines, apps and podcasts. Mindful meditation has even made it into the Nittany Lions men’s basketball team’s 2013-14 training routine under the guidance of the Wayne, Pa.-based Verge Yoga. Coach Patrick Chambers said meditation helps him “take a step back” amid the long season and regain his thoughts.

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‘Prophecy of Doom’ set BELLEFONTE — Centre Region Baptist College will be hosting “The Death of America: Prophecy of Doom” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, at Bellefonte Area High School. Dr. William Kovacic will present more than 200 slides describing ancient prophecies of America’s demise. The prophecies will be discussed, as well as how the prophecies are being fulfilled in America today. This is a free event. For more information, contact Kovacic at (814) 3593183. Bestwick, from page 17 “I just feel that the more and more families move into town, there’s more and more kids coming in with skateboards and scooters and inline skates and BMX bikes and mountain bikes, and I find that they’re riding the developments and the roads a lot more,” said Bestwick. “It’s only a matter of time before something bad happens, and I’d rather them have a free public skate park in town to where they can ride a bike lane or use a CATA bus to get to the skate park, and they can go there knowing it’s going to be a safe place.” Bestwick says he’s received countless emails from parents and kids asking when the park is going to be built. As he’s progressed from a 10-year-old boy in England riding his first bike to an award-winning BMX professional in the U.S., he’s noticed a change in the landscape of American sports toward action activities. With a skate park downtown, he thinks State College can capitalize on that change. “Kids are picking up skateboarding and the non-team sports because they want to be creative, and they want a different outlet, and they want to be social rather than being ordered by a team manager to do certain drills,” Bestwick said. “I’ve lived in that world. I’ve seen how creative kids can be. I just need State College kids to have somewhere they can go to do that.” Having witnessed the growth of State College from “having one Walmart to what we have today,” Bestwick has been paying close attention to the changing social landscape that’s come along with it. Even in this town, he says, there are people who need help, and while it may not look that way on the outside, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and be involved. “In this day and age of social media, everybody wants your ‘like’ really quick,” he said. “You forget that there are people around you. You’re so trapped inside your bubble that you still want everybody’s attention, but you forget about everybody else and what they’re going through. They’re too trapped in a computer and a phone. And so it’s been great for us to educate people into seeing that there are people who need help in this town.”

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STATE COLLEGE — After 16 highly successful years as the director of golf operations at the Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center, Tom Katancik decided it was time to spend more quality time with family, and has moved away from the golfing business. And, since Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center is managed by Marriott Golf, it didn’t take long to find a highly qualified individual within the organization to fill the vacancy. Charles Sheppard was recently named director of golf at Toftrees and comes to the State College area as a Class A PGA member and a graduate of the professional golf management program at Florida State University. Sheppard’s teaching experience includes 10 years as a certified instructor at the Faldo Golf Institute, now the Marriott Golf Academy in Orlando, Fla. He also worked for two years as a certified instructor under Top 100 Instructor Bill Madonna at the Bill Madonna Golf Academy, also in Orlando. The PGM program provided Sheppard the opportunity to get started right away on a professional golfing career. “I started working for Marriott Golf right out of college in Orlando at a course called Grande Pines Golf Club, which is a resort-type golf club right in the tourist area off

International Drive,” explained Sheppard. “I was there the past 13 years, starting as an assistant PGA professional. I then became a tournament coordinator and golf shop supervisor and was the head pro there for the past seven years prior to the position opening up here at Toftrees as the director of golf. I applied and here I am.” Sheppard’s stepfather, Larry Tipsword, had a huge impact on the direction he would take in the game of golf. “I got into playing golf when I moved to Florida. I had never played the game before, I was about 10 years old and my stepfather got me started when we moved down here,” Sheppard said. “He started taking me out to the driving range because he would always play when we lived in Illinois. I would just tag along with him to the driving range a couple of times and I really loved it and when you hit that first solid shot you are hooked.” PGA pro Doug Johnson was another person of influence when Sheppard started focusing on his career. “My stepfather was the main reason why I went into the golfing business and the pro that was at the little driving range and the nine-hole course we went to when I was younger, he (Johnson) kinda took me under his wing,” said Sheppard of his tutors. “He had played on the PGA and Senior Golf tour for quite a while and he took me under his wing and taught me a lot about the game. He gave me lessons and pointers here and there that really kept me going and kept me interested in the game of golf. So I would definitely count Doug Johnson as a big influence.” “I got hooked on the game of golf when I was 10 years old and so I’ve now been playing for 25 years,” explained Sheppard of his career. “Then the game grew into going back to that same driving range where my stepfather would make me go before I was able to get out on the golf course. I probably hit hundreds of buckets of balls before I was able to go play the game. I had to learn the game, the

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Tee times: Yes Public fees: Monday-Thursday, $33 for 18 holes, $24 for nine holes; Friday-Sunday, $47 for 18 holes; $24 for nine holes; cart rental per person, $18 for 18 holes, $10 for nine holes PSU staff/student fees: Monday-Thursday, $31 for 18 holes, $22 for nine holes; Friday-Sunday, $43 for 18 holes, $22 for nine holes; cart rental per person, $18 for 18 holes, $10 for nine holes Phone: (814) 865-4653 Address: 1523 W. College Ave., State College Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Pro: Joe Hughes, 14th season Driving range: Yes Practice putting green: Yes Short game practice green: Yes Holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,344 Rating/slope: 70.5/115 Fairways: Bluegrass Greens: Bent grass Sand bunkers: 40 Architect: Willie Park Jr. Tee times: Yes Public fees: Monday-Thursday, $28 for 18 holes, $21 for nine holes; Friday-Sunday $37 for 18 holes; $21 for nine holes; cart rental per person, $18 for 18 holes, $10 for nine holes PSU staff fees: Monday-Thursday, $26 for 18 holes, $19 for nine holes; Friday-Sunday, $34 for 18 holes, $19 for nine holes; cart rental per person, $18 for 18 holes, $10 for nine holes PSU student fees: Monday-Thursday, $20 for 18 holes, $18 for nine holes; FridaySunday, $28 for 18 holes; $18 for nine holes; cart rental per person, $18 for 18 holes, $10 for nine holes Phone: (814) 865-4653 Address: 1523 W. College Ave., State

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TOFTREES GOLF RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER

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“This (the State College area) is a great place to raise a family and one decision we took into account when we thought of making the decision to head North or not,” said Sheppard. “The quality of life is what we are looking forward to mostly and having a great place to raise children. Tallahassee and Orlando were nice, but the area is very crowded and the schools are over crowded. We’ve just heard so many nice things about this area and the State College School District and just the way the people are here. “Since I’ve been here since January I am really impressed with the friendliness of the people and how they will go out of their way to help you in any way. It’s just a really great community.” Sheppard feels his experience will be a major benefit he brings to Toftrees. “I have 13 years of experience of working with Marriott Golf and obviously the big focus with Marriott is customer service and I would like to think that I could make some improvements in that area for our members and our guests,” explained Sheppard. “The really big thing here at Toftrees I would think is we are here to service our members and we have a great membership and within the community Toftrees has a great reputation and we would like to keep that going and slowly make improvements in that area as we can. “You won’t see any major, major changes overnight,” added Sheppard. “It’s going to be little things here and there that are going to add to the golf experience at Toftrees. Just to let everybody know that we are open to the public and we are here for everybody to come play the great game of golf. “I think Toftrees has a great reputation as a golf course that has certainly been earned but at the same time people get the feeling that they can’t come play here. So I think that will be one of the big things moving forward without sacrificing our service to our members to mix in some public play and make sure everybody knows we are open to the public and we are here for all. It’s not going to cost you $100 a round to come play Toftrees.” Sheppard feels Toftrees will also generate interest in more tournaments happening at the venue. “We are looking to host tournaments and it will be a mixture of events,” said Sheppard. “And, obviously, we look forward to hosting as many events as we can and we

That started a love for the game of golf that quickly became his lifelong passion and started his career trajectory to becoming a PGA professional. “That basically started my golf career,” said Sheppard. “That’s where my love of the game started and I ended up working at that same driving range picking balls at night throughout high school and working maintenance during the summers. That’s kinda how I got into the game. I got into the maintenance side of the business before getting into the golf professional side because I went through the maintenance part every summer for four years throughout high school and then a couple of weekends before I went to college.” With his deep interest in the golfing business, Sheppard headed to Florida State University to pursue his career in golf. “I went to Florida State University because they had the professional golf management program,” explained Sheppard. “So I decided to go that route and started working there as an assistant golf professional throughout school before getting involved with Marriott Golf. “I didn’t play golf at Florida State, I was more focused on working and earning my way through college and getting experience in the golfing industry,” added Sheppard. The PGA Golf Management University Program is a curriculum for aspiring PGA professionals offered at 20 PGAaccredited universities nationwide. The program provides students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the golf industry through extensive classroom studies and internship experience. Upon graduation, in addition to a college degree, students become a PGA member with 100 percent job placement. Sheppard and his family look forward to their change of address to State College. “When you work in the golfing business, the family has to understand and my family has been great about the whole situation,” said Sheppard of his wife of 14 years, Annika, 9-year-old daughter, Payton, and 7-year-old son, Caleb. “The kids are excited about coming to State College and Centre County because they want to play in the snow and do all those things we can’t do in Florida.” His family will join him at the end of the school year.

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Hackenberg living up to the hype By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Generally speaking, Penn State’s new coaching staff has played down the Christian Hackenberg hype. Not because they don’t believe in him, but rather it’s an understanding that winning is going to require far more than the right arm of their sophomore gunslinger. Penn State’s depth issues are far larger than Hackenberg can solve on talent alone. But that doesn’t mean the coaching staff doesn’t know what they’re working with. “He is everything you would hope he would be,” offensive coordinator John Donovan said after the Blue-White Game. “We always saw him at a distance, so the first time you meet with him and the first time you see him throw and the first time you interact with him and he keeps learning the offense more and more, he impresses you every time. He’s what you want back there. We couldn’t be happier to have a guy like him.” Hackenberg wasn’t exactly showcased during the Blue-White scrimmage, playing in only three series. Considering, though, that the need to keep him healthy and on two feet is critical to any success Penn State has this season, his cameo appearance wasn’t all

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that surprising. “We always talk about ‘protect the ball’ and ‘protect the quarterback,’” Donovan said. “Those are the two things we talk about all the time. You have to be able to protect the quarterback. We have to keep him upright and not take hits.” That need will make Penn State’s ability to run the ball this season even more important as every play that Hackenberg exits healthy is a small victory for the Nittany Lions. Considering that Zach Zwinak, Bill Belton and Akeel Lynch all return for the 2014 season, there won’t be a lack of ball carriers lining up behind Hackenberg. “I think they are a pretty talented group of guys,” Donovan said. “They are solid. They are all going to get better. They are a little bit older, a little bit stronger, a little bit faster and I think they will be a very big part of what we do.” However, all of this comes back to the biggest issue of them all, the depth of the offensive line. If Herb Hand’s unit is unable to literally hold the line for Hackenberg and his running backs, it could be a very long and bumpy season for the Nittany Lions. But if the line does come together and Hackenberg and company get the time and space to do their jobs, it could be an interesting first year under James Franklin and time to get back to the Hackenberg hype yet again.

Rediscovering Happy Valley: Paterno Family Run UNIVERSITY PARK — As I stood on the immaculate Beaver Stadium turf minutes after finishing the Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run earlier this month, I was reminded once again why Penn State football is about so much more than football. A toddler, legs shaking and wobbling, steadied himself on the Beaver Stadium grass, unsure of what to do. With an eager and encouraging parent both in front and behind, the toddler, a young boy, took off. He started walking toward his mother and her outstretched arms. About two steps was all he mustered before plopping down John Patishnock on the turf, happy and is a Centre County content to be scooped native, and his up by parents who instories on how formed those watchhe’s reconnecting to the area will ing that we had all be showcased in just witnessed his first “Rediscovering steps. Happy Valley,” a More than the wins, column that will championships, and run every other primetime moments week in The Centre on national television, County Gazette. moments like this one are why Penn State football — and Penn State University — have endured and will

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continue to do so. The Paterno Family Run has become my new favorite Penn State tradition, and I’m not alone. In five years, the event has exponentially grown, with more than 4,000 runners and walkers participating in this year’s race, which raised more than $400,000. The event is also the second biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Pennsylvania. A few weeks ago, I wrote of my friendship with the late Col. Gerald F. Russell, who recently passed away after an extremely impressive life that spanned 97 years. Russell dedicated many of his later years to supporting the Special Olympics, the benefactor of the Paterno Family Run, which is why I decided to create a team in his honor. Because I formed the team close to the race, I didn’t have much of a chance to recruit members, but I’m planning on doing that next year. Russell impacted so many individuals and organizations, so I’m hopeful the team’s fundraising efforts can grow, especially since I plan on continuing the team for years to come. As my friend and Trash 2 Treasure committee member David Manos said, it will be a fitting annual tribute to a man who positively impacted so many lives. On race day, I was feeling ambitious before the start, so I positioned myself in the five- to six-minute pace group, and after about 30 seconds of positioning myself among the other runners, I began sprinting at a good clip. The 3-mile route I followed was like

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THE PATERNO Family Run is just another event that makes Happy Valley a special place. a real-life version of the board game, “Penn Stateopoly.” We ran past the Berkey Creamery, zipped along Curtin Road until we reached Pattee/Paterno Library, the Lion Shrine and Rec Hall. Everyone circled around, crisscrossing the university, sprinting past the HUB-Robeson Center, Pollock Halls, Thomas Building and the Millennium Science Complex. I navigated my way back toward Beaver Stadium, burst through the south end zone tunnel, slapped five with Franco Harris, the official starter for the race, and finished near midfield at about 24 minutes. I’m not thrilled with my time, but I finished 32nd out of 166 participants in my age group and place 269th overall out of nearly 2,300 runners. Afterward, I talked for a few minutes with Jay Paterno. I expressed my admira-

tion for the event, and also informed him that there’s a team in honor of Col. Russell, who was great friends with the Paterno family. However, I didn’t have a chance to speak with Sue Paterno, who attended the race, greeting supporters and encouraging the participants. I’m planning on sending her a letter in the near future, wherein I’ll explain my friendship with Russell and how I’m honored to play such a minor role in ensuring his legacy continues on with Special Olympics. I’ll probably also mention that young boy who took his first steps on the grass, and how it serves as another reminder that this event, like so many people associated with it, will continue to unite the community — something Sue knows more about than anyone.

Lady Mounties blank Lady Rams in Mountain League clash By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — Stay the course. The Philipsburg-Osceola Lady Mounties could have fallen for any number of traps in Monday afternoon’s game against local rival Penns Valley. The Mounties were still undefeated and had just recently 10-runned PV in their first meeting last Thursday. They were playing a make-up game the first day back after a school vacation, and they were facing a Lady Ram team that is far better than its 0-7 record. Yet P-O ignored all that as it put together another quality, all-around performance — solid pitching, timely hitting,

consistent defense — in a 5-0 Mountain League victory over the Rams. First-baseman Kenzie Burge and freshman Maggie Peck both had two hits and an RBI each, Morgan Williamson pitched a four-hit shutout, and the Mountie defense committed only one error. P-O scored a single run in the first, three in the third, and then one in the fifth to wrap up the win. The victory is P-O’s eighth of the season without a loss. “Don’t get complacent,” Philipsburg coach Jim Gonder said, “and don’t get overconfident because you won by 11 runs a couple days ago. That was an unusual game against Penns Valley; 11-0 doesn’t happen often against a Penns Valley team,

and I knew that wasn’t going to be the score again tonight.” Early on it looked like it might be a repeat, though. The Mounties began the game with four consecutive singles by Haley Frank, Haylee Hayward, Burge, and Abby Showers. Burge’s single plated the first run of the game. But then PV’s sneaky-fast pitcher, Harley Hess, wriggled out of a bases-loaded jam by getting a pop-up and two strikeouts to keep the score at 1-0. In the third, Burge singled with one out, and then Megan Bainey and Peck slashed consecutive RBI doubles to make the score 3-0, and Peck later scored on a doublesteal that gave P-O a four-run lead. “It was good contact,” Peck said about

her hit, “and I was just glad I got the RBI and a run there.” Penns Valley, with Hess holding off P-O in the fourth, was down only by four when the Rams mounted a threat in the fifth. Abby Thom led off with a double to left, and after an out, Kayleigh Jones also doubled, but thanks to quick work by the Mountie outfield, Thom held at third. Hess, with runners at second and third, grounded to Showers at shortstop, and Showers made a perfect throw home to nail Thom for the second out. Williamson then struck out McKenna Lyons to end the inning and the Ram threat. Mounties, Page 29

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Frazier shines in weekend basketball tournament By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The road to a professional basketball career is paved with many things — luck, skill, hard work and execution are all some of the most common elements pasted together during a player’s career and journey towards the pros. In many respects, players’ chances of making the NBA are out of their hands, the only thing they can control being their play when put in front of those who will make that final decision. So for the likes of players such as former Nittany Lion Tim Frazier, this past weekend at the Portsmouth Invitational was a chance to show scouts and coaches what they can control — their talents and skills — against some of the top college basketball seniors in the nation. Frazier didn’t disappoint during his three games of play, averaging 8.66 points per game while dishing out 6.3 assists and hauling down 6.3 rebounds per game as well. The scoring mark may be well bellow his average while at Penn State (14.9 points per game), but the Nittany Lion assist leader is truly in his element when he is distributing the ball and letting the points come to him where they may.

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Franklin answering Meyer’s challenge By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — It wasn’t too long ago Urban Meyer was calling out his fellow Big Ten coaches. “We do need to, as a conference, keep pushing that envelope to be better,” said Meyer of Big Ten recruiting. “Our whole conversation (at the Big Ten coaches meeting) needs to be about ‘How do we recruit?’ When you see that 11 of the SEC teams are in the top 25, that’s something that we need to improve.” And Meyer wasn’t wrong. When he made those comments in 2013, Michigan was the only program within arms reach of the Buckeyes on the recruiting trail. The rest of the Big Ten was largely regulated to middle-ofthe-pack classes, with a sanctioned Penn State program still out-recruiting more than half the conference. So Meyer’s point was simple. If the conference is going to change its status in college football, recruiting has to improve. It has a direct impact on Meyer’s team — Ohio State can’t win national titles with a résumé filled with wins against struggling teams. Going undefeated against the Big Ten’s usual suspects simply isn’t going to yield the same number of high profile wins a run through the SEC would. And, as a result, the Buckeyes are left out of the title race yet again, at least in a preplayoff world.

Fast forward a year or so and James Franklin has brought with him all the bells and whistles you could ask for as he looks to continue the modernization of Penn State football. Franklin didn’t come to Penn State because the 2014 season was going to be special. He came because of what the program could become down the road. He’s the kid who builds a spaceship out of the Lego kit sold to make a castle. He has a long-term vision, built on the remolding of all the short-term goals and intricate details that make a football program run. So with Penn State’s recruiting class currently rated No.1 in the nation, Franklin has — indirectly — taken Meyer up on his challenge. The Big Ten hasn’t seen many recruiters like Meyer or Franklin, and now they have both of them to deal with. Franklin isn’t looking to make Ohio State’s résumé stronger, he’s looking for Ohio State to make Penn State’s résumé stronger. This all sets up for what should be an entertaining Penn State-Ohio State weekend this coming fall. The recently announced 8 p.m. kickoff time in State College sets the stage for what is guaranteed to be the marquee recruiting weekend for Franklin and Co. Ohio State will almost certainly be favored, but the pomp and circumstance will still be a chance to sell recruits on every-

thing the program has to offer. Win or lose, it’s hard to imagine Franklin coming out of the weekend with nothing to show for it, even if it’s only selling recruits on the idea that there can be more than one big dog in the conference. For as much of a showman as Franklin seems to be, it’s inconceivable that the biggest weekend of the year will be short on fanfare. A good showing on the field always helps, but recruits are playing on teams of the future, not the teams of the present. And that vision is what Franklin is selling. If Penn State’s current recruiting haul is the opening salvo in the arms race between the two programs, it’s safe to assume that it will not go unanswered. Ohio State is still the conference’s marquee program, even with a loss in the Big Ten Championship game. And as Michigan has proven over the past few years, good recruiting is only half of the equation when it comes to putting together a wining product. Winning doesn’t simply mean you landed the best recruits. It’s a complicated formula that very few programs have mastered. Penn State simply can’t just flip a switch and become elite, no matter how many excited tweets are sent by fans and coaches. Nevertheless, Franklin is preparing Penn State for a marathon race against the nation’s best, on and off the recruiting trail.

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JAMES FRANKLIN and Urban Meyer will match wits in the fall for the first time. In the meantime, the two are battling for blue-chip recruits. The Nittany Lions have a long way to go to get to where they would like to be, but the itinerary for the journey is starting to take shape. And if that means Franklin has to go through Meyer to do it, it’s

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Lions’ Barnes ‘all in’ heading into summer By BEN JONES

to him, slid protections, chipped to him, things like that. I noticed when they did that, CJ (Olaniyan) had a better year than people said he was going to have. Things like that.” And Shoop is right, Barnes had massive — and somewhat unreasonable — expectations hanging over him following his freshman season and he simply couldn’t meet them. While fans may look at Barnes’ stats as a cut-and-dried measure of failure, as Shoop mentioned, teams looked for ways to neutralize his talents. It was a point former head coach Bill O’Brien tried to hammer home throughout last season. The result wasn’t an entirely negative one for Penn State as it opened the door for the emergence of Olaniyan on the opposite end of the defensive line. While Barnes was held to 20 tackles and two sacks, Olaniyan

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UNIVERSITY PARK — “I’ll share a text with you.” Sitting in the corner of the Beaver Stadium media room, Penn State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop’s eyes lit up when he was asked about the “Total Commitment” award defensive end Deion Barnes won at the end of spring practice. Shoop looked for his phone as he talked about Barnes. “He’s a quiet leader,” Shoop said going from pocket to pocket. “He’s not the most vocal guy and I think Deion has been beat up a little bit. He’s the Big Ten Rookie of the Year two years ago and I keep hearing people say to me that he didn’t have as good of a year last year and things like that. People might have game planned

exploded for a 39-tackle, five-sack season. This season Penn State should have the advantage again. With Barnes and Olaniyan now both established pass rushers on opposite ends of the line, it will limit how much an offense can gang up on either player. So Barnes has just kept grinding away all spring long, waiting for the chance to go out and prove himself again. “He keeps his head down, his mouth shut, he’s the consummate professional,” Shoop said, finally finding his phone. “He and (defensive line coach) Sean Spencer have developed a really good relationship and he has really taken to helping the younger players, taking them aside. He does the things behind the scenes that to the naked eye you might not notice. He’s watching film, he’s taking notes, and I feel like on and off the field he has done just an

outstanding job. He has put himself in a position — to me — he’s going to be an All Big Ten performer. “It’s funny that you asked about the (Total Commitment) award,” Shoop said, still searching through his phone before finally finding what he was looking for, tilting it toward those around him. “Because we’ve had these conversations about him and the season and he was texting me about ‘Coach I love the schemes, and the packages, I’m 100 percent in. Coach I’ve got your back.’ Things like that. And it was just really cool to get that text from him,” Shoop said. If Penn State is going to make it through another season of NCAA sanctions, “Total Commitment” will be key, and so far it looks like Barnes is helping lead that charge.

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Plenty of runners fill Penn State backfield By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Zach Zwinak didn’t take the field for a single snap at the annual Blue-White Game. The senior was staying fresh for the grind ahead as both he, Bill Belton and Akeel Lynch will quite literally carry the burden this upcoming season. While Zwinak didn’t get a chance to impress fans and coaches, running backs coach Charles Huff knows all about what Zwinak brings to the table. “Zach [Zwinak] is as tough as nails,” Huff said. “He runs the ball hard. He runs the ball with a purpose; his strengths are some other people’s weaknesses. Very intelligent player, he understands the game, he brings a lot of maturity to our room, to our unit, to our team. I’m really excited to see him cut loose; we didn’t really want to cut him loose too much this spring because he bangs people up, white and blue. If you’re in his way, he’s going to hit you. I’m really excited to see his progress.” It stands to reason that Zwinak will be tabbed the starting running back, although that may only be a formality given how he and Belton have switched in and out of the starting spot the past year. Either way, while Penn State looks to find answers to depth issues across the board, it appears that running back is one

area that Franklin and his staff won’t have to worry about too much. Zwinak is currently coming off a 210carry, 989-yard season in which he battled fumbling issues and split time with Belton in the second half of the season. Zwinak only needs four yards to break the 2,000-yard mark for his career after breaking the 1,000-yard mark his first season when he saw his first significant action. Belton and Zwinak are well-established assets in Penn State’s offense, but even so, fans will want to see more of Akeel Lynch. The Canadian-born runner has shown off his strong running ability when he’s had the chance. A three-pronged attack wouldn’t be unprecedented, although how Franklin intends on using his running backs is still unclear. The darkhorse in the bunch? Sophomore Cole Chiappialle who ran for two scores during the Blue-White Game, making the most of his opportunity. While he may look to be on the outside of the starting group, never count anyone out, especially with the team under scholarship restrictions. “From the day we got here in winter conditioning, Cole has been doing a heck of a job for us,” Huff said. “The thing about Cole is he does the little things right and the game of football rewards people who do the little things right. He’s not the fast-

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ZACH ZWINAK will be the leader in the Penn State backfield. The new coaching staff has been impressed with what they’ve seen from him. est, he’s not the biggest and he’s not the strongest, but he does the little things right and when you can do that you can create opportunities for yourself. “It’s no different than life, when you do

Fielding punts key for Huff as return units take shape By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — It might seem like a simple skill, perhaps even obvious, but catching the ball is the most important aspect of a punt return. Not running. Not blocking. Not scoring. Just catching. So for special team’s coordinator Charles Huff, he’s looking for players who can make the most out of a return, but only after making the most important play of all — catching the ball. “We’ve got a process at how to catch punts. A lot of teams put a guy back there and if he can catch it, great. We teach our guys how to catch it, there’s a mechanism about it, a system,” Huff said. “In order to be a good punt returner you have to be able and willing to field every ball, and that’s more confidence than actual ability. “If you believe you can get to it and believe your technique is going to protect you, then you’ll field a lot of balls and if you field more balls, you get more returns. You get more returns, you get more yards. You get more yards, you put your offense in a better position. That’s some of the things that we do, building that confidence and building that trust in catching punts, that’s just one of our techniques that we use.” Over the past several years Penn State has lacked a serious return threat aside from standout Derrick Williams who, in fact, dropped the ball to start off the most iconic punt return of his career against Notre Dame, a 78-yard scamper. So, there is an opening for a new name to step up and become Penn State’s next real return threat. At this past Saturday’s Blue-White Game, several different Nittany Lions had the honor of fielding kicks although no returns

were made per usual Blue-White rules. “We started this thing and we got some guys back there and we had tryouts and we had some [offensive linemen] back there for the tryouts and some of them got eliminated quickly,” Huff said smiling. “But once we taught the technique to those guys who continued to rep the proper technique of catching a punt and did really well, we got some guys back there that are unbelievable at catching punts. It just comes from repetition and repetition and using the techniques we’ve been coaching them to do. “Jordan Lucas just happened to be one of the guys who was able to perform the technique, so we started today kind of by seniority. We don’t have a true punt returner or kick returner type of deal right now. We’ll go back in the summer and look at the spring and when they come back for fall camp they’ll have an opportunity to earn that position. But today Jordan Lucas had the first couple and then we had DeAndre (Thompkins) back there and (Gregg) Garrity did it on the other team and did a pretty good job so it’s going to be a wide open race.” The freshman of the bunch, Thompkins, might be the best candidate for a real breakout season at the return position. Touted as the fastest player on the team, Thompkins could find a role on special teams while he continues to learn the offense behind a few older and more experienced receivers on the roster. It gets an incredibly fast asset on the field, while still giving him time to learn the offense at his own pace. But no matter how fast Thompkins might be, he can’t forget the most important part of the job. “The person who can field the ball the best will be our punt returner,” Huff emphasized yet again.

Nine assistants set to join Franklin during caravan tour By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State fans are already set to meet James Franklin and several other head coaches from Penn State athletics, but now they’ll have a chance to hear from all of Franklin’s assistants. In total, Franklin will be joined by nine head coaches and nine assistant coaches by the end of Penn State’s upcoming Coaches Caravan in May. The nine head coaches scheduled to join Franklin during the Penn State Coaches Caravan include: Guy Gadowsky (men’s hockey), Amanda Lehotak (softball), Char Morett (field hockey), Mark Pavlik (men’s volleyball), Russ Rose (women’s volleyball), Cael Sanderson (wrestling), Erica Walsh (women’s soccer), Bob Warming (men’s soccer) and Coquese Washington (women’s basketball). The nine assistants to join Franklin on the tour, subject to change, are:

STATE COLLEGE — The State College Assembly of God’s Boys Developmental Football Program will host a football open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. Players will have the opportunity to meet coaches, ask questions, check weight, view 2013 fall awards shows and pick up registration forms.

Sign-ups for football summer camp and the fall program will be accepted at the open house. The league is open to boys ages 6 through 13. More information is available at www.scassembly.org/football, or call (814) 238-3800 or email football@ scassembly.org.

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Instant replay: Get it right again, and then suddenly the Rockies were batting in the bottom of the ninth down again by only a run, 10-9. I didn’t know what happened but soon realized it was a replay challenge. Revere was originally called safe, but the play was overturned after a video review and Revere was called out — no run. The Phillies eventually held on for the win, and with the aid of instant replay, they did get the call on Revere correct. He was out. That of course is what this is all about: getting the calls right. Everyone who watches baseball can recall blown calls by the umps (re: Armondo Galarraga’s perfect game), and a system that eliminates as many of those as possible has to be a good thing. So is the system implemented by MLB working so far? That depends on who you ask because there are a lot of people out there who do not think it is. Michael Hurley, for example, of CBS

I was “watching” the final game of the Phillies-Rockies series on Sunday night on my Ipad. I wasn’t watching the actual game, but the gamecast on the ESPN website, which shows the score, who’s hitting, pitching and what happened after each pitch. In top of the ninth, with the Phillies holding on to a tenuous 10-9 lead with two outs and a runner on third, Ben Revere reached first on an error and gave the Phils a little Pat Rothdeutsch more of a cushion at covers sports for 11-9. Cool. The Centre County Then the site Gazette. E-mail seemed to freeze up. him at sports@ The score went back to centrecounty 10-9, and then to 11-9 gazette.com

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Boston said that it has gotten “outrageous.” Hurley’s beef isn’t so much in getting calls wrong (which has happened and is unacceptable), but that MLB is reinterpreting rules based on the replays. In a game in Texas against the Mariners, for example, in the top of the sixth inning, with the bases loaded and nobody out, Seattle’s Brad Miller grounded a ball back to pitcher Pedro Figueroa. Figueroa caught the ball and threw home for a force out to catcher J.P. Arencibia. Arenciba caught the ball and then tried to throw to first to get Miller, but he lost his grip on the ball. Forever, since Arenciba caught the ball, the runner at third would have been out on a force play. But the play was reviewed, and after a long delay, the runner was ruled safe and the bases were still loaded with none out. “This was not a rule,” Hurley said, “that needed to be changed.”

It’s not, and the system shouldn’t be used to change the rules, but to enforce them. According to NewJersey.com, in the first two weeks of the season, there were 64 challenges in 141 games. Of those challenges, 21 calls were reversed — or about 33 percent. Twenty-one calls reversed in two weeks doesn’t seem like a big number, but it’s 21 more than last season and 21 errors corrected that otherwise would have been left go. Now it is up to MLB to make sure that the calls that are overturned are done so correctly and that there is no confusion about how the rules are going to be applied. No system is perfect, of course, and there still will be problems because of bad camera angles or technical problem. It sure would be nice, though, to go through the rest of the season and the playoffs knowing that MLB is committed to getting it right.

Maggie Lucas selected 21st in WNBA Draft two-time USBWA All-American, two-time WBCA All-American and Senior CLASS Award All-America second team pick. Lucas is also a two-time finalist for the Wooden Award. As a senior, Lucas finished second in the Big Ten in scoring with a 21.0 average, which is second in the conference. She has improved her scoring average each of her four seasons, while leading the team in that category in that time. Her 672 tallies this season rank fifth in program history and she is one of two players to wear a Lady Lion uniform to score 600 or more points in three seasons. Additionally, Lucas broke the Big Ten single-season free throw percentage record with a 94.9 percent mark from the

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Lady Lion senior guard Maggie Lucas was selected by the Phoenix Mercury with the 21st overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. Lucas’ selection gives the Lady Lions three WNBA Draft picks in the last two years, joining Alex Bentley and Nikki Greene, who were selected in the 2013 WNBA Draft. Penn State has now had 15 players drafted by WNBA teams since 1997, the most in the Big Ten Conference. A native of Narberth, Pa., Lucas completed one of the most prolific careers in Lady Lion and Big Ten history. She is a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year, three-time first team All-Big Ten honoree, two-time Wade Trophy finalist,

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State College runners return to Boston Marathon By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Andrew Maguire finished the race in just under three hours. After crossing the finish line he met his family at a restaurant two blocks away where they shared celebratory drinks. Afterward, they all headed across the Charles River, toward his sister’s home, and decided to stop at another restaurant to eat. That’s when Maguire received a text message from his wife, who was back in State College. “Are you OK?” she asked. Thinking she was concerned about the physical toll the race took on him, Maguire told her he was fine. Then she explained the explosions — two — at the Boston Marathon finish line. A line he’d just crossed about an hour before. Suddenly, his family’s phones were buzzing, too. Loved ones wanting to know they were all right. The family quickly went into the restaurant, and like the rest of America, was glued to the televisions wait-

ing for answers. Ultimately, Maguire, his family, and the world would learn that two homemade bombs killed two people and injured more than 250 others. “We were less than two miles from what was happening. We were just there watching like everyone else. ... It was pretty surreal,” Maguire said. “It’s weird to think that I walked right by where the second bomb went off probably one hour before it went off.” Maguire competed in the Boston Marathon along with several other members of the Nittany Valley Running Club. The group raises funds for the Centre Volunteers in Medicine organization that provides free medical and dental care to local residents who can’t afford it. Another member of the group, George Lesieutre, also finished the race roughly an hour before the bombing. As usual, after the race he grabbed his medal, got some food, and then made his way to the subway to head to Arlington where he stays with friends. He was recuperating and about to take a shower when someone turned on the television.

“I learned about it the same way everybody else did. ... It was an awful day. At first we had no idea what was going on. It was a long time before anyone knew how many people had been injured and what happened — it was hours,” Lesieutre said. He and others began scrambling to check the status of fellow running club members. “There were people we couldn’t reach for quite some time. We were worried,” he said. Thankfully, no one in the group was hurt. “From the first mention of it on television it was clear what normally is a fantasic day and experience ... was going to be a very bad day,” Lesieutre says. “You feel the normal excitement about finishing a race and maybe having done well and really happy about that and then totally devastated a short time later.” Still, the terrorist attack did not keep the State College runners away. Lesieutre, Maguire and other members of the Nittany Valley Running Club ran in the Boston Marathon again Monday.

“I think almost everybody who was there last year decided ‘we need to go back,’ as a show of solidarity for the victims and the running community for the City of Boston,” Lesieutre said. “It’s the idea that you can’t let something like this keep you away.” For Maguire, when he crossed the finish line last year he fully intended to take a year off from marathons. After training through the cold winter, he decided a resting period was in order. And then the explosions happened. “I spent about two hours to committed to not running the Boston Marathon in 2014, but as soon as the bombs went off I knew I needed to be part of Boston Strong,” Maguire said. The running club raises roughly $50,000 a year for Volunteers in Medicine, according to Sue Forester, spokesperson for the non-profit organization. The group has raised nearly $500,000 over the last 10 years. “It’s a good group. They’re very dedicated to us. They believe in our mission,” Forester said

Walseth named North Dakota State head coach UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Lady Lion assistant coach Maren Walseth has been named the head coach of the North Dakota State women’s basketball program. Walseth, who played at Penn State from 1998-01, has been an assistant coach on Coquese Washington’s staff for the past seven seasons. It is a homecoming of sorts for Walseth, who is from Minneapolis, Minn., and whose sister, Annika, played for the Bison for one season. Walseth was officially introduced at a press conference in Fargo on Thursday afternoon. “I also want to thank Coquese Washington, Dr. Joyner and the administration at Penn State for preparing me for this day,” Walseth said. “Penn State has been my home for 12 years and making the decision to leave was not an easy one. I have grown tremendously in my time as a studentathlete and as an assistant coach here in Happy Valley. I will always be very Penn State Proud. “I am extremely excited to join the Bison family and the Fargo community,” Walseth continued. “The commitment to winning on and off the court is well-established at NDSU and is something that I am looking forward to being a part of. I am ready to get to work and start the climb to the top.”

“North Dakota State is getting a gem in Maren Walseth,” Washington said. “She is an outstanding coach who will work tirelessly to build NDSU into a Summit League power. She is a winner, both as a player and coach, and she will bring that winning spirit and ethic to North Dakota State women’s basketball.” In her seven seasons at her alma mater, Walseth has developed three All-Big Ten post players in Nikki Greene, Mia Nickson and, most recently, Talia East. Greene was a three-time All-Big Ten selection and became the first player in school history to accumulate 1,000 points, 900 rebounds and 200 blocks. She finished her career ranked second in school history in blocked shots (215), fourth in rebounding (994) and 30th in scoring (1,132) and was the 26th overall selection by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2013 WNBA Draft. Nickson completed her career ranked 10th in Penn State history in rebounding average (7.0), 20th in rebounds (632) and tied for 20th in free throws made (257). As a senior, she ranked 12th in the Big Ten in rebounding (6.8) and was fourth in offensive boards (3.1). East made huge gains as a senior, collecting career bests in rebounds and blocked shots en route to All-Big Ten honorable mention accolades.

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shots (102). Walseth returned to Happy Valley after three seasons as an assistant coach at the United States Naval Academy. While at Navy, Walseth was primarily responsible for working with the post players, including the development of All-Patriot League performer Nikki Curtis and All-Lowe’s Senior CLASS first team selection Kate Hobbs. Additionally, Walseth assisted with recruiting, prepared team scouting reports, managed the film exchange program and worked with the male scout team. She also served as the academic liaison for the women’s basketball team. As a player at Penn State, Walseth was a key member of the Lady Lion team that advanced to the 2000 NCAA Final Four.

Walseth, who was also a member of the 1998 WNIT Championship team, is 16th on the Lady Lions’ career scoring charts with 1,328 points and 19th in rebounding (645). During her career, Walseth earned All-Big Ten first team accolades in 2000 and 2001, a Kodak All-District berth in 2001 and a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman squad in 1998. After her time at Penn State, Walseth, who was the Sacramento Monarch’s thirdround pick in the 2001 WNBA Draft, spent four years in the professional ranks. Walseth spent the 2002 season with the Washington Mystics of the WNBA, before heading overseas to play with Cavigal of the French Basketball Federation in 2002-03. She also played with SCAB 63 of the French Basketball Federation, in addition to a season with the Colorado Chill of the National Women’s Basketball League. Walseth was inducted into the Bloomington Jefferson (Minn.) High School Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in the fall of 2006. Also part of the inaugural class were NHL players Ben Clymer and Mark Parrish and former Charlotte Hornet Kevin Lynch. Walseth earned her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism with a minor in movement science from Penn State in 2002.

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Taylor, Ruth and Retherford fare well at U.S. Open and Junior Nationals the tournament. By KATIE BLITZDEALS IN GREAT PROGRESS! Ruth had two tech falls and five total StateCollege.com

wins, but he fell in the semifinals to second-ranked Clayton Foster in a 13-12 decision at 86 kg. At the FILA Junior Nationals, Retherford placed second after losing 7-0 in the 66 kg finals to Aaron Pico, a high school sophomore. Before his loss, Retherford had four tech falls. Other former Nittany Lions and members of the NLWC did well at the tournament. Olympic gold medalist Jake Varner won the 97 kg weight class. Former Nittany Lion Frank Molinaro, who recently returned to train with the club, placed fourth in the 65 kg weight class.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — David Taylor and Ed Ruth excelled at the ASICS/U.S. Open this past weekend, placing second and third respectively. They were joined by 13 other members of the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, including Zain Retherford, who placed second in the FILA Junior Nationals. Taylor lost in the finals to three-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs in the 74 kg weight class in a 7-6 decision, although Taylor had led 6-3 with less than a minute left in the bout. Taylor also had a pin and a tech fall in

Mounties, from page 23 In the bottom of the inning, P-O completed the scoring in the game when Peck tripled and scored on a PV error to set the score at 5-0. “They (Penns Valley) are much better than their record indicates,” Gonder said. “Their pitcher did an outstanding job, and they are going to get better as the year goes on. I’m glad we got them over with for this year, hopefully — maybe not, we might see them later on, you never know. They can start getting hot, too.” For Penns Valley in the game, Megan Houser, Courtney Ironside, Thom, and Jones each had one hit, and Hess pitched six innings, gave up nine hits, five runs, and walked two. Beside Peck and Burge, Frank, Hayward, Bainey, Showers, and Tiffany Wagner each had one hit for P-O. Williamson finished with a complete game shutout and gave up only four hits and walked just one. “We just come out each game trying to get better,” Showers said, “and trying to improve our game and trying to be the best we can be.”

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Arts & Entertainment

Munson artist tries to ‘paint for everyone’ By ANNE WALKER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Good art gets the viewer to stop and look at it. Great art invites the viewer to see a scene or an object or a person the way the artist sees it. Munson, Pa., artist Benjamin Saggese has some fine pieces showing at the Mount Nittany Medical Center for the next couple of months. You can see his work in the hallway outside the cafeteria. Saggese started painting at 15 and hasn’t really stopped since. He also started showing professionally at 15. “I try to paint for everyone,” Saggese said. His work certainly has an eclectic feel to it. He favors old abandoned churches, floral compositions and rural scenes, all done in acrylic. One scene might draw the viewer into the ruins of an empty chapel, while the next features a garden or a flower sale. His style redefines itself to suit the subject. “I do love Van Gogh as well as Georgia O’Keefe,” he said. Saggese has a background as colorful as his canvases. He traveled through Mexico during the ‘80s and had a successful exhibit in Taxco, Mexico, in 1981. His work has shown in the Southern Alleghenies Museum, St. Vincent’s College, the Acapulco Convention Center and the Taxco Gallery.

He studied commercial art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, but, he said, “I never took a painting class.” He has, however, taught painting. Most notably, he spent about five years teaching art classes to inmates at the State Correctional Institution in Houtzdale. “Once they saw they could do it, they were encouraged to paint more,” he said, “and in all that time, I never heard a curse word. And I never felt afraid.” Saggese has to have oxygen these days. He says he used to do shows constantly, but now he has a hard time carrying the pieces, which he frames himself. And he paints non-stop. “I do everything trying to search for something deeper,” Saggese said. “I hope when people look at my work, they try to look deeper and see something differently.” Saggese has spent time in the hospital himself, and hopes that the paintings he has there will improve spirits. “I like to exhibit in hospitals,” he said, “because people visiting their family or their friends say that they like to come and look at the paintings. They find them comforting.” Saggese says he never wants to quit painting, and he will literally paint all day, getting up at six in the morning and painting until well after noon. “I wouldn’t want to do anything else,” he concluded.

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SOME OF Benjamin Saggese’s works can be seen at the Mount Nittany Medical Center. He likes to have his art displayed in hospitals because people find it comforting.

Masquerade ball fundraiser to be held May 16 UNIVERSITY PARK — The Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art will host the museum’s annual gala and auction from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Friday, May 16, at The Nittany Lion Inn. Guests will enjoy a celebratory evening complete with an elegant sit-down dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions led by master of ceremonies Richard Wylie. This year’s theme is based on the iconic 1966 ball hosted by writer Truman Capote at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. A variety of masks will be available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own masterpieces and don the colors of black, white and red. Embodying a 1960s theme, the Friends selected the evening’s menu to include the following courses prepared by chef Andrew Monk of the Nittany Lion Inn: asparagus oscar, seared filet and jumbo shrimp with Plaza Hash ragout and potato gratin, and a dark chocolate and peanut butter crunch cookie topped with white chocolate cheesecake mousse and strawberry gelée for dessert. Following the live auction, dancing will take over the ballroom at 9:30 p.m. with musical entertainment by the Pittsburghbased Smokin’ Section, the house band for KDKA-TV’s “Jerome Bettis Show,” “The Hines Ward Show,” and, currently, “The PNC Steeler Huddle Show.” The band has opened for many headliners, including Kenny Wayne Shepard, Eddie Money and The Guess Who. Longtime community members Benson and Christine Lichtig are being featured as this year’s honorary chairs, highlighting the many years Christine has served as a museum docent, as well as her and

Benson’s support of the museum in many different facets. They both have been strong advocates for the museum and hope to inspire others to take advantage of this local free-admission cultural resource. Auction items include a range of unique and artful offerings, from dining options and experiential packages to jewelry and works of art. Items can be previewed at the museum’s website, www.palmermuseum. psu.edu, by clicking on the Gala 2014 icon. The Friends continue to pursue creative ways to highlight the outstanding artists within our own community and will feature a select few at the event again this year. The 2014 featured artists include Alice Kelsey, Jeff Mathison, Brienne Brown and John Bowman. All of their works will be included in the silent auction with the exception of the one that will be chosen to appear in the live auction. The selected artist will be presented with the honor of receiving the 2014 Palmer Friends Distinguished Artist award during the course of the evening. All are invited to attend the museum’s benefit gala. Registration and pre-payment are required ($175 per person; includes $60 tax-deductible donation). All proceeds benefit the Palmer Museum of Art and provide funding for the museum’s free public educational programs, which include lectures, gallery talks, musical performances, poetry readings, workshops, films and docent-led tours for school and community groups, as well as the sustaining of a vital, free-admission resource for the community and those who visit.

Bald Eagle Area presents ‘Shrek: The Musical’ WINGATE — The Bald Eagle Area Middle-High School Drama Club will present its spring musical, “Shrek: The Musical,” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24, through Saturday, April 26, in the school’s auditorium, 751 E. Eagle Valley Road in Wingate. Reserved seat tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and students. Doors open at 7 p.m. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, “Shrek” brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside

down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and more than a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand — and his name is Shrek. Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, “Shrek: The Musical” is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone.

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THE PALMER MUSEUM of Art will host its annual gala and auction from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Friday, May 16 at the Nittany Lion Inn. All attendees who come to this year’s gala who are not current Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art will receive a free six-month membership to the group, which includes the following benefits: newsletter and calendar of events; a 10 percent discount at the museum store, excluding consignment items; invitations to members-only events, such as opening exhibition receptions; and

an invitation to the Friends’ annual Holiday Art and Ornament Sale preview reception. A Friends’ membership may be purchased for as little as $35 for a year. For more information about the gala or becoming a Friend, contact Jennifer Feehan, coordinator of membership and public relations, at (814) 863-9182 or jenfeehan@psu.edu.

Spring gala set for May 31 STATE COLLEGE — Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania will perform its annual spring gala with a pair of shows on Saturday, May 31, at Mount Nittany Middle School. The shows will take place at 3 and 7 p.m. PASCP’s spring gala presents a unique blend of music and choreography, showcasing the school’s talented dancers. Narrated by Kris Allen of WPSU, Act I features an “Afternoon in the Nursery” and brings to life favorite nursery rhymes, including “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Little Boy Blue,” “Little Miss Muffet,” “Hickory Dickory Dock” and more. This compilation of rhymes and lullabies allows the audience

to imagine the interaction, imagination and relationship of a mother and her child as they play in the nursery. The end of Act I also includes a collaborative effort with members of Central PA Youth Orchestra, as dancers perform to live music, bringing the “Afternoon in the Nursery” to its conclusion. Act II features excerpt performances from beloved classical ballets, including “The Sleeping Beauty” and “Coppelia,” as well as original modern and contemporary works. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, contact Sarah Kopac at (814) 234-4961 or skopac@pascp. org.

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‘Chorus Line’ auditions scheduled By ANNE WALKER

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STATE COLLEGE — Richard Biever, FUSE Productions, Nicole Swope and Jill Brighton have all the magic of Broadway up their sleeves for their next production, set to take place Thursday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, at the State Theatre. But first, they need some assistance. On Friday, May 2, and Sunday, May 4, local dancers can try out for this summer’s FUSE musical, “A Chorus Line.” Auditions will be held at Swope’s Centre Dance Studio, 2121 Sandy Drive in State College. Biever describes the show as a “juggernaut,” saying that “‘Chorus Line’ was an out-of-body experience for Broadway.” One of the longest running shows in Broadway history, it calls for about 24 dancers. While most of them need to sing, Biever says that several roles don’t require beautiful voices. “They just have to be able to carry a tune and carry a part,” he said. But everyone in the show dances. “You can’t fake that,” Biever added. Swope will choreograph the production, with help from

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THE STATE COLLEGE version of “A Chorus Line” will hit the stage in August. Auditions for the show are being held on Friday, May 2, and Sunday, May 4. three or four other people. Each choreographer will work with dance styles according to his or her preference. Some numbers have stylized jazz movement, while others seem more lyrical.

The premise of “A Chorus Line” shattered more than one Broadway convention when it opened in 1975. It has no true set. It has no actual costumes — except leotards, tights and dance shoes. It has no real scenery. It does offer wall-to-wall song-and-dance numbers, including hits like “One,” “What I Did for Love” and “I Can Do That.” The show opens in the middle of an audition for a Broadway show. The dancers, known as “gypsies,” hope to land spots in the chorus line. The choreographer needs to narrow the field until he has a small group of dancers. Each dancer has a back story, told through musical numbers and monologues. As the audience experiences the auditions along with the dancers, the show’s themes emerge. “It’s about doing the thing you love, even though you may not get the job doing it,” Biever said. He and Swope, along with her crew, will do everything they can to ensure that their audition process won’t pressure dancers the way the show’s does. And they really hope to see some new faces the first weekend in May.

Professor specializes in teaching the art of reviewing art UNIVERSITY PARK — People walk through contemporary art galleries daily, liking some exhibits, disliking others, often without understanding the work. Reading reviews by noted art historians such as Sarah K. Rich, associate professor of art history, might help those who want to add some depth to their art-viewing experience. Rich’s criticism and scholarship on contemporary art has made her a regular reviewer for Artforum, one of the most distinguished monthly magazines focusing on the current art scene. Teaching at Penn State since 1999, Rich specializes in art after 1940, with particular emphasis on art from the United States and France during the 1950s and ‘60s. Rich started to establish her scholarly niche in contemporary art with a fall 2005 essay, “Bridging the Generation Gaps in Barnett Newman’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue’ Paintings,” in American Art, which is published by the Smithsonian and the University of Chicago. She argued that Newman’s abstract painting in the ‘60s responded to the work of younger artists, including Ellsworth Kelly. In order to make the comparison visually, Rich contacted Kelly for permission to use an image of his painting in her article. He was impressed with her work and invited her to write an essay about his upcoming show at the Matthew Marks Gallery in New York. The result was a crossover from writing historical material about art of the past to writing a more critical text about art of the present. According to Rich, the episode taught her a great deal about working with living artists. “You have to be both bold and dip-

lomatic, as well as a good listener. If you follow up in the right way, such interactions with artists can put you on exciting paths professionally and intellectually.” When preparing to write a review of an artist’s current work or an exhibition, Rich tries to treat each exhibition as unique, without letting previous exposure to either that artist or similar works affect what she sees, to the extent that’s ever possible. She initially just walks through the exhibit without trying to interpret. “I want to remain open to the work I’m seeing, perceive what’s strange or new without trying to normalize the experience with connections to things I’m already comfortable with,” she explained. Only after that does she call on her extensive knowledge of both the artist and contemporary art. Finally, when writing a review, she considers the audience that will be reading it — what will give them the best summary of the show, but also what will provide them pleasure as readers. Rich’s knowledge of Ad Reinhardt proved essential when writing a recent review of the artist’s exhibition at the David Zwirner Gallery in New York. Reinhardt is an artist known primarily for “Black Paintings,” made in the late 1950s to the early 1960s. The paintings are 5-foot square canvases with nine squares of black, each with subtly different hues of yellow, blue, green or red that, according to the artist, should be shown in a low, twilight light. “While other aspects of Reinhardt’s art were successfully showcased, the ‘Black Paintings’ were not. The lighting for the paintings was high and bright and cast shadows directly onto the painting, negating the artist’s desired

effect,” noted Rich. “A casual viewer may not have known this (or known why that was important) unless they read a review. Armed with that information, they can revisit the art and see it in a ‘new light.’” Rich is passionate about educating both art patrons and her students. “To write the history of art is to try to know the object, the artist and the context within which he/ she was working,” said Rich. “But it is also to produce an intelligent, well-crafted argument that is well-substantiated and articulated through precise language. Writing skills are imperative for my students to master, whether they are reviewing an exhibition or writing a research-oriented article.” Rich’s current book project, “Past Flat: Other Sides to American Abstraction in the Cold War,” addresses the unintended overlaps between mid-century consumer culture and the abstract painting produced by artists such as Barnett Newman, Ellsworth Kelly and Kenneth Noland. Research for the book has been supported by Penn State’s Institute for the Arts and Humanities, and the College of Arts and Architecture, as well as a postdoctoral grant from the Getty Research Institute. Rich has also begun research for a second book about Jean Dubuffet’s collaborations with other artists. A native of Wisconsin, Rich received her bachelor of arts degree from Northwestern University, and master and doctor of philosophy degrees from Yale University. She has lectured at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, Harvard University and the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, among others. She has also enthusiastically served as a speaker for the Penn State Alumni Asso-

Holocaust survivor shares her story on ‘Conversations from Penn State’ UNIVERSITY PARK — Inge Auerbacher was only 7 years old when she was imprisoned in a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia during the Holocaust. She was one of 15,000 children at that camp and one of the only few who survived. Auerbacher will recount her experiences and their lasting impact on the next “Conversations from Penn State.” The episode can be viewed at http://conversations.psu.edu online. Auerbacher will discuss with WPSU host Patty Satalia how she beat the odds to survive and started a new INGE life in America. AUERBACHER Auerbacher immigrated to the United States in 1946 and received her degree in chemistry from Queens College. She spent 38 years as a chemist in medical research and clinical work. She also is now the author of six books, published in nine languages. “Conversations from Penn State,” with Satalia at the helm, offers thoughtful, in-depth exchanges with a broad range of remarkable people.

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SINGER-SONGWRITER Amy Grant will headline a show at the Pegula Ice Arena on Sunday, Oct. 19.

Amy Grant to headline skating show at Pegula UNIVERSITY PARK — Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant will perform live in a family-themed show featuring figure skating stars and Olympic gold medalists Ekaterina Gordeeva and Ilia Kulik and two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan, along with many others. All of the featured performers are parents and their children will be featured in the show. The show will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19, at Penn State’s Pegula Ice Arena at 5 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 29, and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at (800) 745-3000, or at any Bryce Jordan Center ticket outlet. Fans also have the unique opportunity to purchase tickets prior to Aug. 29 by following the Pegula Ice Arena social media accounts (www.facebook.com/pegula icearena and @PegulaIceArena) where exclusive pre-sale codes will be distributed. Hosted by skating champions Kristi Yamaguchi and Michael Weiss, the star-studded cast, in addition to Gordeeva, Kulik and Kerrigan, is scheduled to feature: n Olympic silver medalist and two-time world champion Linda Fratianne n Olympic silver medalist and five-time U.S. medalist Paul Wylie n Four-time world champion and fourtime Canadian champion Kurt Browning n World champion and six-time U.S.

champion Todd Eldredge n World pair champion Isabelle Brasseur and her husband, two-time U.S. pair champion Rocky Marval n Three-time U.S. champion and twotime world bronze medalist Michael Weiss n Five-time Italian champion and Olympian Silvia Fontana and her husband, John Zimmerman, a three-time U.S. pairs champion and Olympian. Featured musical performer Grant has built a long, successful career in music. She became the first artist in Christian music to have a platinum record and went on to become a crossover sensation. She has earned six Grammy Awards and numerous Gospel Musical Association Dove Awards, as well as three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums. She achieved 10 Top 40 pop singles and placed 17 hits on the Top 40 adult contemporary chart. Grant is well known for her philanthropy. She is married to fellow musician Vince Gill, and together they have five children. “Musselman’s Apple Sauce is proud to sponsor the Family Skating Tribute once again this year and we are excited this ABC special will be back at the Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University,” said Bob Fisher, vice president of marketing of Knouse Foods.

Film fest set for May 6 UNIVERSITY PARK — Film producers and fans of film history, as well as educators and historians of early rural farm life, will want to see the “Film Fest to Celebrate 100 Years of Cooperative Extension” from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, at Penn State. The event is open to the public, and visitors may attend any part of the program. Silent and black-and-white films and film clips will display early cinematic techniques and demonstrate how humor was incorporated with the content to note the “new” technology on the farm and in the home. The films were shown to rural families in the early part of the 20th century and today give a glimpse of life during that time. Following the films, from 2 to 3 p.m., Jan F. Scholl, an extension specialist and associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education, will lead a short presentation and question and answer period that discusses how cooperative extension began as an outreach initiative of the university that continues today. Scholl has published many refereed articles on cooperative extension history, and she was the first American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Centennial Scholar. The event is part of the AESE M.E. John Seminar Series in the Department of Agri-

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IN THE EARLY 20th century, films highlighted “new” technology on the farm and in the home. cultural Economics, Sociology and Education and is co-sponsored by the Penn State University Archives. For more information about the program, contact Jan Scholl at jscholl@psu. edu or (814) 863-7444. To arrange for accessibility accommodations or for questions about physical access, contact Jackie Esposito at jxe2@psu. edu or (814) 863-3791.

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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.centrecounty library.org for days and times. Exhibition — “Out of Here,” an exhibition of work by students in special topics courses relating to Judy Chicago, will be on display in Art Alley in the HUB-Robeson Galleries through Sunday, April 27. Visit www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/art galleries or call (814) 865-0775. Exhibit — The works of Will Espy, Debbie Petersen and Amalia Shartel will be on display through Wednesday, April 30, in the Tea Room Gallery at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefonte museum.org. Exhibit — British watercolors from the Permanent Collection will be featured at the Palmer Museum of Art through Sunday, May 4. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www.palmer museum.psu.edu. Exhibit — The Palmer Museum of Art will feature “Forging Alliances” through Sunday, May 11. This exhibition draws on the Palmer Museum’s collection of postWWII mingei ceramics. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. Exhibit — The Palmer Museum of Art will feature the exhibition “Surveying Judy Chicago: Five Decades” through Sunday, May 11. The exhibit charts Chicago’s remarkable and ongoing career. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit www.judychicago.arted.psu.edu or www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. Exhibit — “The Art of Adornment” will be on display through Sunday, May 25, in the Windows of the World Gallery at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — Work by Holly Fritchman will be on display through Saturday, May 31, in the Sieg Gallery at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefonte museum.org. Exhibit — Work by Stephen Althouse will be on display through Saturday, May 31, in the Community Gallery at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www. bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibition — “Challenge Yourself” by Judy Chicago will be on display through Friday, June 13, in the Paterno Special Collections Library, University Park. Visit www.libraries.psu.edu. Summer Camp Registration — Registration for “Boot Camp for Kids,” to be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, will be open until Friday, July 25. This camp will simulate the boot camp experience for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. To register, visit www.pa milmuseum.org or call (814) 466-6263. History/Genealogy — Learn about local history and genealogy with expert researchers at the Historical Museum and Pennsylvania Room, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org.

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Exhibit — Penn State M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Exhibition 9 will take place at the Zoller Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more infor-

mation, 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) 234-0200 or email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3 to 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. Seminar — Research Unplugged will present “Once Upon a Line: A Poetry Reading and Discussion” with Erin Murphy, associate professor of English at Penn State Altoona, at 12:30 p.m. at the Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow.org. Craft Class — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host “Hooks & Needles,” an adult craft class, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time from 2 to 3 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “Library Legos.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. Event — Centre County Library’s systems and emerging technology librarian will give a class, “Apps & More Apps,” at 1:30 p.m. and a gadget course at 2:30 p.m. at the Snow Shoe Senior Center, 4th Street, Snow Shoe. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Comic Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a comic club for high school students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Musser Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow.org. 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. Ceremony — The 30th annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest Award Ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow.org. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Tonight’s theme is “Family Movie Night: ‘Wall-E.’” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. 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. Musical — The Bald Eagle Area MiddleHigh School Drama Club presents “Shrek: The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. in the BEA Middle-High School Auditorium, 751 E. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Flea Market — The Boalsburg Ladies Auxiliary will have its annual spring indoor yard and flea market at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 218 N. Church St., Boalsburg. There will be antiques, collectables, jewelry, household items, toys, clothing, puzzles, books, cookbooks and more. Exhibit — Penn State M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Exhibition 9 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. Art Sale — Artistic Horizon will have its Spring Into Art Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 824 Pike St., Lemont. There will be various artists displaying their works for sale and fundraisers. Visit www.artistichorizon. org or call (814) 234-3441. Exhibition — The Paper Views Exhibition, “Judy Chicago Views,” curated by Judy Chicago and Karen Keifer-Boyd, professor of art education and women’s studies, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. A conversation with Keifer-Boyd will take place at 1 p.m. in the Print Study Room at the museum. Visit www.palmer museum.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) 231-3076. Farmers’ Market — The Downtown State College Farmers’ Market will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the State College Municipal Building, 243 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, visit www. centralpafarmers.com. Book Discussion Group — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host a book discussion group from 1 to 2 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. This month’s book is “The Bookshop” by Penelope Fitzgerald. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Seminar — Foxdale Village will host a seminar, “Estate Planning: Heirs, Equal Shares & Common Errors,” at 1:30 p.m. in the Foxdale Village Auditorium, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Diane Jordan, director of estate & trust administration at McQuaide Blasko law offices, will discuss common errors seen during the estate settlement process. Betsy Dupuis, a lawyer with Babt Calland Clement and Zomir, will address ways in which such errors can be avoided through proper planning. RSVP to Nancy at (814) 272-2146. Visit www.fox dalevillage.org. Dance — The Centre County Down Syndrome Society presents the 4th annual Just Dance, an all-ages dance party, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bellefonte Area High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. The dance will feature DJ Heath Sprout, a silent auction, food, games, crafts and dancing. Film — “Kids for Cash,” the story about a charismatic judge in Luzerne, Pa., whose goal was keeping kids in line and imprisoning more than 3,000 minors for petty crimes, will play at 7 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre. org. Musical — The Bald Eagle Area MiddleHigh School Drama Club presents “Shrek: The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. in the BEA Middle-High School Auditorium, 751 E. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7 p.m. Concert — Penn State School of Music presents the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at 8 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Flea Market — The Boalsburg Ladies Auxiliary will have its annual spring indoor yard and flea market at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 218 N. Church St., Boalsburg. There will be antiques, collectables, jewelry, household items, toys, clothing, puzzles, books, cookbooks and more. Fundraiser — The American Cancer Society’s Friends With Hope Relay team will have an indoor rummage sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Building, 424 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. There will be household items, books, Longaberger baskets, furniture, plants, homemade foods and more. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Event — ClearWater Conservancy will have its annual Watershed Cleanup Day from 8 a.m. to noon throughout Centre County. This annual volunteering events continues to preserve Pennsylvania’s beauty and protect its natural resources. Visit www.clearwaterconservancy.org or call (814) 237-0400. Soup Sale — Spring Creek Presbyterian Community Center will have a soup sale beginning at 9 a.m. on Mary Street, Lemont. Class — The Centre County Genealogical Society, the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, and the State College Family History Center will sponsor “Genealogy 101–Plus,” for those who wish to learn more about their ancestry, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. To register, call (814) 422-8657 or email jwheald@gmail.com. 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.centralpafarmers.com. Art Sale — Artistic Horizon will have its Spring Into Art Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 824 Pike St., Lemont. There will be various artists displaying their works for sale and fundraisers. Visit www.artistichorizon. org or call (814) 234-3441.

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THE FILM “Kids for Cash” will be shown on the big screen at 7 p.m. on various dates at The State Theatre, located at 130 W. College Ave. in State College. The film is based on the Luzerne, Pa., judge who imprisoned more than 3,000 minors for petty crimes. Kid’s Day — The Pennsylvania Military Museum will host “Kids’ Day: Dress Up and Discover,” where kids can try on field and head gear from the museum’s education collection, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Visit www.pamil museum.org. Children’s Activity — Schlow Centre Region Library presents “Saturday Stories Alive” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at 211 S. Allen St., State College. The event will be a half hour of stories, fingerplays and hand-on activities. Visit www.schlow.org. Chicken Barbecue — A chicken barbecue and bake sale will take place at 11 a.m. at the Jacksonville Grand Hall, 4265 Jacksonville Road, Howard. Meals include half a chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad, a roll and cookie. Call (814) 359-0307. Spaghetti Dinner/Ride — The Williamsport Honda/SSRT will have a spaghetti dinner ride from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moshannon Community Center, 1351 W. Sycamore Road, Moshannon. Dinners include all-you-can-eat spaghetti, rolls, salad, desserts, soda and water. Opera — The Metropolitan Opera Live HD presents “Cosi Fan Tutte” at 1 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www. thestatetheatre.org. Event — The YMCAs of Centre County and throughout the United States will host Healthy Kids Day from 1 to 4 p.m. This annual event is designed to improve the health and well being of families across the county. Visit www.ymcaofcentrecounty. org to learn more. Children’s Activity — The Go Club, for children ages 12 and up, will meet to do arts and crafts and play games from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in the Sun Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, State College. Visit www. schlow.org. Event — Muddy Paws Marsh, Save the Frogs, ClearWater Conservancy, Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Centre County Conservation District and the Penns Valley Conservation Association present an evening with the outdoors and a presentation about amphibians by Dr. Jim Julius, assistant professor of biology at Penn State Altoona, at 6:30 p.m. at Muddy Paws Marsh, 4158 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills. This event is for all ages. Bring your own lawn chairs, food, drinks, flashlights, binoculars, boots and nets. Email info@muddypawsmarsh.org or call (814) 422-8787. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m. Concert — The Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus will have its annual spring show, “Searching for Love,” at 7:30 p.m. at the State College High School North Auditorium, 653 Westerly Parkway, State College. Tickets can be purchased from any chorus member or at the door. Musical — The Bald Eagle Area MiddleHigh School Drama Club presents “Shrek: What’s Happening, Page 34

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What’s Happening, from page 33 The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. in the BEA Middle-High School Auditorium, 751 E. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 7 p.m. Concert — The Glee Club 125th Anniversary Concert with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble will take place at 8 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Walk — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention presents the Out of the Darkness Community Walk at 1 p.m. at Sidney Friedman Park, State College. Registration for this event is April 25 at 1 p.m. The walk will raise money and awareness about suicides in the United States and AFSP’s vision of a world without suicide. Call (215) 746-7256 or email pgainey@afsp.org. Concert — The Women’s Chorale will perform at 2 p.m. in Esber Recital Hall, University Park. Visit www.clubs.psu.edu/ up/womenschorale. Event — The Penns Valley Conservation Association will have its fourth annual Riversongs event to benefit the local watershed organization from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Elk Creek Café, 100 W. Main St., Millheim. Attendees will be treated to live music, craft beers and fine food. Proceeds will benefit the PVCA’s four farms, the restoration of Muddy Creek, and education provided in the classrooms and in the field at Upper Penns Creek Watershed. Visit www.pennsvalley.net or email info@ pennsvalley.net. Concert — The University Choir will perform at 4 p.m. in Esber Recital Hall, University Park. Visit www.clubs.psu.edu/ up/uchoir. Film — “Kids for Cash,” the story about a charismatic judge in Luzerne, Pa., whose goal was keeping kids in line and imprisoning more than 3,000 minors for petty crimes, will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www. thestatetheatre.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 28

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 — 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 “Down on the Farm.” 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 “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. 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. Film — “Kids for Cash,” the story about a charismatic judge in Luzerne, Pa., whose goal was keeping kids in line and imprisoning more than 3,000 minors for petty crimes, will play at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www. thestatetheatre.org. Children’s Activity — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will offer a coed field hockey program for third- through sixthgraders from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex, University Park. This event is provided in cooperation with the Penn State Lady Lions Field Hockey team. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org. Concert — The Penn State School of Music presents the Philharmonic Orches-

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TUESDAY, APRIL 29

Coffee Time — Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main St., Howard. 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. 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 “Down on the Farm.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org. Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host a program for home-schooled students in grades 6-12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Through reading “Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?” by Richard Maybury, students will lean the basics of economics. Today’s theme is “How Much is a Trillion?” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Farmers’ Market — The Boalsburg Farmers’ Market will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. in St. John’s United Church of Christ, 218 N. Church St., Boalsburg. Vendor products include greens and root vegetables, meats, dairy items, breads and apples. Class — The “Life With Diabetes” class series will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 and 2 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. This series will teach those living with diabetes, or those who know someone living with the diabetes, how to manage the diagnosis. Call (814) 231-7194 or email hharpster@mountnittany.org to register. 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, APRIL 30

Exhibition — Saturday School Children’s Artwork will be displayed 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 — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have baby book time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Book themes will vary throughout April. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Down on the Farm.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.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 “Magnanimous Moms!” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Children’s Program — Children ages 6 months old to 2 years old 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. 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.

April 24-30, 2014 Grief Support Group — Home Nursing Agency will host a grief support group from 2 to 3 p.m. at its Centre County office, 450 Windmere Drive, Suite 100, State College. Facilitated by hospice social workers Betsy Brett and Lisa Cowan, this support group is open to all members of the community grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information, call (814) 237-1404. Children’s Activity — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will offer a coed field hockey program for third- through sixthgraders from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex, University Park. This event is provided in cooperation with the Penn State Lady Lions Field Hockey team. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr.org. Ceremony — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum presents the Young Author and Illustrator Award Ceremony from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte High School Auditorium, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Guest author Mary Beth Bamat will attend. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. 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. Performance — The We Won’t Be Shaken Tour will take place at 6:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. This tour features several rising Christian bands: Building 429, Family Force 5 and Hawk Nelson. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org. Performance — The Penn State School of Music presents the Concert Band at 7 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX. Performance — The Penn State School of Music presents the Symphonic Band at 8:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTS-TIX.

THURSDAY, MAY 1

Event — The Pennsylvania Military Museum will host a National Prayer Day service at 7 a.m. at 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. This annual event is sponsored by the State College chapter of Christian Business Men’s Connection and the Central Pennsylvania Christian Institute. Exhibition — Saturday School Children’s Artwork will be displayed 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) 234-0200 or email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3 to 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. Yard Sale — Howard United Methodist Church will participate in the Howard community-wide yard sale from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 144 W. Main St., Howard. Baked goods, in addition to household items, will be available. Call (814) 625-2362. Presentation — Centre Region Baptist College will host “The Death of America: Prophecy of Doom” at 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte Area High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Dr. William Kovacic will give a presentation on ancient prophecies of America’s demise. Call (814) 3593183. Concert — Centre Dimensions Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. at Esber Recital Hall, University Park. Visit www. music.psu.edu/ensembles/jazz-bands. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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

Central Pennsylvania Holistic Wellness Group will meet to share and learn about many methods and techniques to support a holistic, homeopathic and spiritual lifestyle from 6:30–8 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883–0957 or visit www.meetup.com/central–pa–holistic– wellnessgroup. The Centre County Down Syndrome Society meets from 7–9 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the offices at 111 Sowers St., Suite 504, in State College. Email ccdssociety@gmail. com or visit www.centrecountydownsyndrome.org. The Centre County Green Party meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Webster’s Bookstore Café, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College. Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets from 7–9 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at RE/MAX Centre Realty, 1375 Martin St., State College. Call (814) 280–5839, email len@ decarmine.com or 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 at (814) 693–0188 or barb.fleischer@ gmail.com, or contact Lori Clayton at (814) 692–8077 or 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 at (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 at (814) 355–3557. Nittany Leatherneck Detachment meets from 7:30–9 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks Club on the second Tuesday of every month, January through October. All Marines and F.M.F. corpsmen are welcome.

Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Old Gregg School, Room 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422–7667. Nittany Mineral Society will hold a social at 6:30 p.m. and meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Room 116, Auditorium of the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. No meetings in June or July. Call (814) 2371094 visit http://nittanymineral.org or email nittanymineral.org@ gmail.com. Nittany Valley Woodturners meet from 7–9 p.m. every first Thursday in the woodworking shop of State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. Email reg@marketvaluesolutions.com or visit www.visitnittany valleywoodturners.org. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets for an early–risers breakfast at 7 a.m. every third Wednesday at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7–8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in Room 106, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422–8582, email ogsrobin@ gmail.com or visit www.oldgreggschool.org. Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets from 7–8 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Kristie Kaufman at (814) 466–7921. Penns Valley Grange No. 158 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in Grange Hall, Railroad Street, Spring Mills. Pleasant Gap Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at The Oaks, 220 Rachel Drive, Pleasant Gap. Reiki Group will meet from 6:30–8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883–0957, email beth@inspiredholisticwellness. com or visit www.inspiredholisticwellness.com. RSVP is appreciated. The Romans 12:2 Group meets from 7–8:30 p.m. Mondays at 204 W. High St., Bellefonte. The group is an addictions breakaway program sponsored by Lifegate Baptist Church, and is open to all who are suffering from any form of addiction as well as to family members that may be affected by the addict’s behavior. Call (814) 353–1942. Sacred Harp Singing meets from 7–8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Monday at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College. Visit www.statecollegesacredharp.com. The Snow Shoe Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Moshannon Community Center, Route 144, Snow Shoe. Soroptimist International of Centre County meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Atherton Hotel, 125 S. Atherton St., State College. Call (814) 234–0658 or email hjlaw11@aol. com. State College Area High School Class of ’65 meets for brunch at 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Way’s Fruit Market, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda. State College Downtown Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Mountain View Country Club, 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg. State College Lions Club meets at 6:15 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Rotary Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, 200 W. Park Ave., University Park. State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Hotel State College, 106 S. Allen St., State College, above The Corner Room. State College Weavers Guild meets from 7:30–9 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, September through May. Meetings are held in members’ homes. Refreshments are served at 7 p.m. For meeting location, visit www.state collegeweaversguild.weebly.com or call (814) 234–7344. Support Group for Family & Friends of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors, sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30–7 p.m. Mondays. Call (814) 237– 5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit www.ccwrc.org. Stroke Support Group meets at 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. There will be no meeting in August and December. Call Caroline Salva–Romero, speech therapy manager, or Linda Meyer, speech–language pathologist, at (814) 359–3421. The Survivors’ Support Group of the Cancer Survivors’ Association meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Monday of the month in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, will meet at 6:20 p.m. every Tuesday at the American Legion, 2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall. Weigh–in will be held from 5:30–6:20 p.m. Call Aurelia Confer at (814) 574–1747. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, PA 473 support group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room of Windsong Apartments at Brookline, 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College. Call Jane Wettstone at (814) 404–1689. TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday in various locations. Call Dick Kustin at (814) 238-2524 or Don Hohner at (908) 902-3122. Trout Unlimited, a nonprofit conservation organization, meets at 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday at Comfort Suites Hotel, 132 Village Drive, State College. Walker Grange #2007 meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Walker Township Building, 816 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte. Weight Loss Challenge meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Park Forest Baptist Church, 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College. Membership fee is $35. Contact Darlene Foster at (814) 238–8739 or rdf55@ verizon.net. WiNGs, the Women’s Network Group for women entrepreneurs, has a social from 8–8:30 a.m. and meets from 8:30– 10:30 a.m., the third Wednesday of every month at the Patton Township conference room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Email membership@wngs.org or call (814) 360–1063. Women’s Welcome Club of State College meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College. Visit www.womens welcomeclub.org or email wwcmembership@gmail.com. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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‘Leafy’ plant-moisture sensor wins student contest UNIVERSITY PARK — A fivestudent team known as “Leafy,” marketing a wireless sensor that detects moisture directly from plant leaves, won the $7,500 firstplace prize April 10 in Ag Springboard 2014, a student business plan competition designed to spark and nurture innovation in agriculture. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences sponsors the Ag Springboard event, with the support of benefactors Earl and Kay Harbaugh, lead donors for the program. Five finalist teams presented their business plans throughout the day’s final round to a panel of entrepreneur judges familiar with the food, agriculture and biorenewable energy sectors. The Leafy team’s plant moisture sensors attach directly to plant leaves without damaging them and use technology that makes them more accurate than other devices that measure moisture from parts of plants, said Amin Afzal, graduate student in agronomy, who invented the device. “It’s a great win and an opening of new opportunities for me,”

said Afzal. “It’s a turning point — a switch from the academic to commercialization.” Farmers can use the sensors, which integrate with crop-management software, to optimize crop irrigation. Afzal studied agricultural machinery engineering at the Esfahan University of Technology in Esfahan, Iran. He has developed the plant sensor over the past decade and is in the process of patenting it. For Ag Springboard, he worked with four master of business administration students — Masoud Ghayoumi, Iqbal Asim, Marcus Cullen and Ankit Mahajan — on finance, marketing and distribution plans to develop strategies toward commercialization. Based on an analysis of acres of U.S. cropland in drought-affected areas, such as California’s Central Valley, Leafy estimates potential sales of more than $1 billion. Leafy’s presentation was impressive, noted Mark Gagnon, Harbaugh Entrepreneurship Scholar and the college’s entrepreneurship coordinator. “They took this technology that Amin has been working on for 10 years

and developed and packaged it into an extremely compelling business case,” he said. Gagnon explained that this competition wasn’t just an academic exercise. “This team has the makings of a profitable, viable business.” As he announced winners, College of Agricultural Sciences alumnus Earl Harbaugh, creator of five Illinois businesses including Ditch Witch Midwest, said the team presentations were outstanding, and judges struggled with a close call between first and second place. The runnerup team was Vine Roofs, which offers vegetative roofs at a lower cost than conventional green roofs. The caliber of the teams and their presentations has increased significantly from prior Ag Springboard competitions, according to Gagnon. “We’re starting to build a following of students who are growing active companies and ventures from Ag Springboard,” he said. “Students are building on the momentum and creating companies and nonprofits.” Previous winners of Ag Springboard spoke during the evening’s

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TEAM “LEAFY” won the 2014 Ag Springboard student entrepreneurship competition for its plant-moisture sensor technology. festivities, including members of Green Towers, which is working to create consumer-friendly hydroponics products. In addition, Fengchun Yang described his experience learning and exploring business opportunities with the larvae of black soldier flies. Anne Yorks, CEO of Flour Box Bakery in Zion, described the creation and success of her custom cookie-decorating business

— without taking on debt. “We started slow and small and used any opportunity to re-invest in the business,” said Yorks, who related how she and her husband worked with friends and family over time to convert her two-car garage into a bakery, doing a lot of the work themselves to save money. “We were surprised at how much we were capable of doing,” she said.

Planning when to take Social Security is not so simple In 1965, people lived only 13 years in retirement. In 2013, the average time in retirement was 21 years. Given the life expectancy of women (81 years) and men (76 years), people on average will spend almost 27 percent of their lives in retirement. Social Security plays a major role in income for many people during these years. For one in five retirees, Social Security is their only source of income. For one in three retirees, Social Security is 90 percent of their retirement income and for two out of three retirees, Social Security is more than 50 percent of their retirement income. Social Security Judy Loy, ChFC, has a higher replaceis CEO at ment ratio (replaces Nestlerode & Loy more pre-retirement Investment Adviincome) for lower insors, State College. Loy is a regular come workers. Plancolumnist for ning when and how StateCollege.com. to take Social Security can be an important part of retirement planning. Knowing your options and the longterm effects of claiming benefits at differ-

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ent ages is vital to financial security in retirement. Let’s start with the eligibility and basics of Social Security. To be eligible for Social Security a worker must earn 40 coverage credits. If a worker earns a minimal amount each year ($4,800 in 2014), they earn four quarters of coverage. Thus, a worker who earns at least the minimal amount for 10 years will be eligible for worker benefits through Social Security. Be careful with this 10-year period — this only qualifies someone for Social Security. When figuring a worker’s Primary Insurance Amount (a worker’s Social Security benefit at full retirement) that amount is based on 35 years of highest salary history. If someone has not worked for 35 years (maybe only 20), the years with no income history would add $0 salary into the calculation, thereby lowering the Social Security benefits. Thus working longer and waiting to claim benefits later would be beneficial in this scenario. There are three key ages that are important to Social Security recipients. At age 62, Social Security is first available to participants at a reduced rate. At full retirement, claimants get their full PIA amount. This age is determined by the year of birth. Those born from 1943-1954 can get full retirement at age 66. For birth years from 1955-1959, the full retirement age increases annually by two months. For instance, a

person born in 1955 has a full retirement age of 66 and 2 months. Finally, for anyone born in 1960 or later, the full retirement is age 67. The third key age is age 70. At age 70, increases in benefits for Social Security stop so everyone should claim Social Security by that age. When deciding the best age to begin taking Social Security, there are many factors that come into play. The most important thing to remember is that your decision should be made as part of an overall retirement income plan. Taking Social Security as soon as possible or when you retire may not be the best course of action. Social Security can continue to grow until age 70. Taking Social Security at age 62 reduces the benefit by 25 to 30 percent for the rest of your life. Waiting to claim Social Security after full retirement up until seventy years of age increases the benefit by about 7 percent a year. There are other benefits available for retirees through Social Security. If a couple is married for at least 10 years, your mate is eligible for spousal benefits. This can be useful even if both spouses work. I recently worked through a retirement scenario with a client and suggested the spouse claim spousal benefits at full retirement and wait to take worker’s benefit at 70, thus allowing the benefit to grow for the next four years. Participants only have this choice at full

retirement age. If a person claims Social Security before full retirement, he or she will receive the higher of the two benefits (spousal or worker) at the discounted rate from full PIA. If a spouse wants spousal benefits but the worker spouse would prefer to wait, the worker can, at full retirement, “file and suspend” and the spouse can claim his or her benefits while the worker’s benefits continue to grow. Other benefits that can be used in retirement are the survivors benefit and the dependent benefit. Given the numerous benefits, details involved and how they can be used in tandem takes planning and knowledge, so definitely talk to an expert to better plan for your specific situation. The Social Security earnings test and taxes also need to be understood to create the best outcome. Of course, Social Security is not static and given the underfunding worries that exist, changes in the options and earnings tests are expected at some point. However, if you are close to retirement or the opportunity to take your Social Security benefits, it’s a good idea to plan the best course of action. Taking your Social Security at the optimal time has been proven as the best longevity “insurance.” Which means if you live longer than average, it is beneficial to have waited to take your Social Security later.

Joy Global CEO to speak April 25 on the future of mining UNIVERSITY PARK — Edward L. Doheny II, president and CEO of Joy Global Inc., will present this year’s Penn State G. Albert Shoemaker Lecture in Mineral Engineering on Friday, April 25. His lecture, “Our Vision for the Mine of the Future,” will focus on advances in mining technologies that could change mining in the future. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. with a reception in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum Gallery on the ground floor of Deike Building, followed by the lecture at 4 p.m. in room 22. Doheny previously served as an executive vice president for Joy Global as well as chief operating officer of Joy Global’s underground business segment. He is a member of the company’s board of directors. Before joining Joy Global in May 2006, Doheny spent 20 years with IngersollRand. While there he held a variety of senior executive positions, both domestic and international, including

president of the Air Solutions Group, president of Shared Services and most recently as president of Industrial Technologies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Cornell University and a master’s degree in management from Purdue University. Doheny is a member of the board of directors and a member of the governing Executive Committee of the National Mining Association, the voice in the United States for the mining industry. In addition, he is a member of the board of directors and a member of the governing Executive Committee of the World Coal Association, the voice of coal in the international energy, environment and development forums. Recently, he was appointed by the U.S. government as a member of the Coal Industry Advisory Board to the International Energy Agency. CIAB members are appointed by their governments and currently represent 17 countries

from which comes 85 percent of the world’s coal production. Doheny also serves as a director of John Bean Technologies Corp. and holds two patents. The G. Albert Shoemaker Lecture Series in Mineral Engineering was established in 1992 by Mercedes G. Shoemaker to honor the memory of her husband, a Pittsburgh civic and industrial leader dedicated to the support of higher education. G. Albert Shoemaker, a Penn State Distinguished Alumnus, had an eminent career in the mineral industries. He was for many years a leader of the coal industry, serving as president of the Pittsburgh Coal Division of Babcock & Wilcox and later as president of Consolidation Coal Co. from 1960 to 1966. Among many civic and philanthropic activities, he served as a member of the University Board of Trustees from 1957 to 1978 and as board president from 1970-72.

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EDWARD L. DOHENY II is president and CEO of Joy Global Inc. He will speak at Penn State on Friday, April 25.

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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 MARCH 31 THROUGH APRIL 4, 2014 BELLEFONTE

Neil A. Henry and Laurie E. Henry to Zachary J. Stimely, 1175 Centre St., Bellefonte, $190,000. Karen Kuebler to Richard R. Boccadoro, 1138 Centre St., Bellefonte, $130,000. Danny D. Lame and Megan T. Lame to Eric W. Davy and Kathryn E. Fonash, 420 N. Wilson St., Bellefonte, $205,000.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Robert N. Mueller Jr. by sheriff, Christina L. Mueller by sheriff and Robert N. Mueller by sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., 1361 Valley View Road, Bellefonte, $7,063.68.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

Jason R. Buckley and April E. Buckley to April E. Buckley, 112 Richmond Road, Bellefonte, $1.

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP

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

CENTRE HALL

Jonathan D. Fletcher and Karen Fletcher to Matthew J. Andrulonis, 213 W. Church St., Centre Hall, $159,900.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Iris R. Baughman to John R. Raykovitz, 110 Regent Court, State College, $21,666.75. Roy Douglas Beman, Carol Anne Beman and Linda Marie Beman to Michael R. Robison and Rebecca P. Robison, 227 Elm St., State College, $320,000. Ruth Evelyn Dunkelberger to Lisa M. Campbell, 1215 Edward St., State College, $1. Ruth Evelyn Dunkelberger to Lisa M. Campbell, 1214 Charles St., State College, $1. James W. Meinecke III and Megan F. Meinecke to David C. Benson and Lisa M. Benson, 130 Scenery Court, State College, $265,000. Celeste Ann Parker to John R. Raykovitz,

110 Regent Court, State College, $21,666.75. Brian A. Sharpless to Devon M. Bordi and Peter L. Bordi Jr., 305 Goldfinch Drive, State College, $221,000. Richard A. Stuart to John R. Raykovitz, 110 Regent Court, State College, $21,666.75.

CURTIN TOWNSHIP

kelberger Jr., 1475 Brush Valley Road, Centre Hall, $1.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

Kenneth F. Hinton to Kenneth F. Hinton and Kyle F. Hinton, 2675 Old 220 Road, Howard, $1.

Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC, Ultra Resource Inc. and Mitsui E&P USA LLC to Mitsui E&P USA LLC, Ultra Resource Inc. and Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC. Daniel H. Crider to Dale E. Leer, 76 Buckridge Road, Howard, $5,500.

MARION TOWNSHIP

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Charles A. Burke and Edward A. Burke to Karen Moton, Charles A. Burke and Edward A. Burke, State Route 880, Loganton, $1. Daniel Y. Smucker and Elam K. Smucker to Daniel Y. Smucker and Annie L. Smucker, 150 Madisonburg Pike, Madisonburg, $1.

Jinrong Chen and Wei Ban and Xianrong Zhang and Shuzhi Zhang, 3030 Wells Terrace, State College, $325,000. Kenneth J. Davis and Dana L. Davis to Neyda M. Abreu-Schienke and Erich W. Scheinke, 120 Sunday Drive, State College, $292,500. Audry A. Delallo estate and Todd H. Dellalo executor to Christopher M. Laird and Marie J. Laird, 819 Science Park Road, State College, $222,651. Johnson Farm Associates, Thomas F. Songer and S&A Homes Inc. to Xiaoxing Wang and Yanjun Hu, 2463 Racen Hollow Road, State College, $304,909. Mary A. McDermott estate, Thomas J. McDermott executor and Mary Beth Hallberg executor to John A. Ireland, 750 Tanager Drive, State College, $229,900. Craig Minow and Doreen Lewis Minow to Scott P. Mitchell and Pamela A. Mitchell, 162 Gala Drive, State College, $210,000. S&A Homes Inc., Robert E. Poole, Done E. Haubert by attorney, Thomas G. Songer by attorney and WPSH Associates to Bryan W. Miller and Alyson D. Miller, 1117 Longfellow Lane, State College, $437,201. S&A Homes Inc., Robert E. Poole, Done E. Haubert by attorney, Thomas G. Songer by attorney and WPSH Associates to Larry W. Fry and Lynn R. Fry, 1097 Longfellow Lane, State College, $450,000.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Guy E. Zerby estate, Justin Kreps coexecutor and Sandra Stauffer co-executor to Justin Kreps, 4412 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, $5,500.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Donald W. Hosterman and Barbara D. Hosterman to Kevin E. Weaver and Kaylynne M. Weaver, 343 W. Aaron Square, Aaronsburg, $60,000.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Ruth E. Dunkelberger to Edwin W. Dunkelberger Jr., Brush Valley Road, Centre Hall, $1. Ruth E. Dunkelberger to Edwin W. Dun-

Timothy P. Dillon and Carol E. Dillon to John R. Dillon II, Barbara L. Saulsbury and Casey S. Dillon, 2493 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, $200,000.

MILES TOWNSHIP

MILLHEIM BOROUGH

Centre Square Investment Trust to Matthew J. Dunleavy Jr. and Mauro L. Ortiz, 129 E. Main St., Millheim, $22,000. Tam Claim Bureau of Centre County, Thomas Rembacz by trustee, George E. Friend by trustee and Business Development Associates by trustee to Centre Square Investment Trust, 129 E. Main St., Millheim, $5,300.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Howard James Campbell II and Patrice Diane Campbell to John Harlim and Leonie S. Vachon, 101 Pantops Parade, Port Matilda, $492,000. Robert A. Denner and Ann M. Denner to Justin W. Bushner and Kayla I. Bushner, 164 Garret Way, Port Matilda, $257,000. Kimberli J. Fleck to Jason J. Clevenger and Stephanie G. Clevenger, 157 Ghaner Drive, State College, $194,900. Cynthia J. Kane by agent and Cynthia Jean Kane by agent to Michael J. McCamley and Lorraine A. McCamley, 1863 Park Forest Ave., State College, $181,000. Lorlei L. Makowiec to Zachary M. Lorber and Megan R. Lorber, 106 Harvard Road, Port Matilda, $187,500. Barbara Woolley, Barbara Hughes and Barbara Hughes Lebiedzik to Bruce T. Bigatel and Martha L. Carothers, 1108 Fox Hill Road, State College, $659,000.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

Mark C. Kelly by sheriff and Emily M. Kelly by sheriff to US Bank, 328 N. Ninth St., Philipsburg, $4,144.18. Peas and Carrots LLC to Amanda L. Nelson, 1201 E. Pine St., Philipsburg, $98,500. Kenneth J. Schirling and Anna M. Schirling to Kevin Peacock and Sarah Peacock, 305 E. Pine St., Philipsburg, $94,000.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Patric W. McClenahan and Debra B. McClenahan to Jeremiah J. McClenahan and Mindy L. McClenahan, 619 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, $1.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Wayne H. Jones and Pamela A. Jones to Nancy Hamaty, 325 Walker St., Osceola Mills, $75,000. Shirley J. Matier to Francis A. Matier Jr., Spike Island Road, Osceola Mills, $1.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP

Victoria M. Koleno to Victoria M. Koleno to Martin L. Koleno Jr., 120 Hickory Road, Clarence, $1.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Ernest L. Boone to Ernest L. Boone and Victoria L. Boone, 1256 E. College Ave., Bellefonte, $1. US Bank to Middle Farm Partnership, 1222 Dorus Drive, Bellefonte, $95,000. Edward E. Race and Fallon M. Race to Andrew M. Gearhart and Victoria A. Gearhart, 211 Melanie Lane, Pleasant Gap, $168,500.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Michael Masood Arjmand estate, James Arjmand and administer, Monica Mitra Arjmand and per rep, Monica Z. Snipes and per rep, Mitra Zhaleh Snipes and per rep and Wallace C. Snipes to Xiaoye You and Hsiao Hui Yang, 730 Southgate Drive, State College, $132,000. JMARJ LP to Nicola J. McCarthy, 619 Southgate Drive, State College, $125,500. Michael A. Kipp to Michael A. Kipp and Lynn M. Kipp, 745 Thomas St., State College, $1. Mohamed Magdy Taha estate and Lydia M. Rohm and administrator to Pratibha Vakharia, 200 Highland Ave., State College, $1. David S. Reed and Stephanie A. Wilkinson to Terry L. Parker, 1394 Penfield Road, State College, $225,000.

UNION TOWNSHIP

Holly C. Serface to Justin E. Cooper and Janelle L. Cooper, 1187 Rattlesnake Pike, Julian, $129,000.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Ned E. Deitrich Jr. to Randy T. Hoover and Carole A. Hoover, 475 Walizer Road, Bellefonte, $330,000. Andrew T. Ripka and Lucretia M. Ripka to Jason D. Roan and Danielle N. Hann, 676 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte, $189,900. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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WATERFRONT LOTS Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Was $325k, Now from $65,000 Community Center / pool. 1 acre+ Lots, bay & Ocean Access, Great Fishing, Crabbing, Kayaking. Custom Homes. www.oldmillpointe. com 757‑824‑0808

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PART TIME AND PRN NURSING POSITIONS AVAILABLE Centre Crest Nursing Facility in Bellefonte is seeking LPN’s and CNA’s to join our team. All shifts and positions are available. Competitive wage, shift differential, vacation package are available. Applications and more information are available at www.centrecrest.org, or you can reach us by calling 814-355-6777 for more information.

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CENTRE CREST JOB FAIR CENTRE CREST WILL HOLDING A JOB FAIR ON THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 FROM 1:00P.M. TO 5:00P.M.

Are you a looking for a rewarding job or a change in your career? Then do we have a job for you. We are looking for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants; we also offer Certified Nursing Assistant classes. We will be holding onsite interviews and have child care services available during your interview. So plan to come out to see us on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 1:00P.M. to 5:00P.M. at 502 East Howard Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 For more information, please feel free to contact us at 814-355-6777.

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Project Engineers First Quality is a privately-held group of manufacturing companies who are leaders in their respective fields. The organization is run by hands-on owners with dynamic expansion plans to significantly increase the size of the business. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in McElhattan, PA (near the campus of Penn State University) is looking for experienced Project Engineers who will be responsible for the specification, selection, purchase, installation, and startup support of major capital projects to improve efficiencies, quality, or expand the manufacturing operation. The position will require extensive interaction with ownership and participation in high level meetings with the ability to take responsibility for projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and education: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred). • Entry level to 3 years’ experience in design and installation of highspeed consumer products, packaging, or web converting equipment. • Proven experience managing multi-million dollar projects, including budgetary responsibilities. • Exceptional analytical problem solving, equipment vendor management skills, and strong computer skills are needed to be successful. • Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC experiences would be a great plus.

The company’s philosophy and work environment has been created by an ownership that places a premium on integrity, honesty and teamwork. The ability for the candidate to work closely with their colleagues and strive in a politics and ego free atmosphere is just as important as their qualifications. Excellent compensation and benefits package! Employee benefits are effective your first day of employment! For immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com and click on the Careers Tab! E/O/E

CEMETERY PLOT: 1 lot in prime location at Cen‑ tre County Memorial Park. Selling below cur‑ rent list price. Call Fred (717) 545‑0263 9am ‑ 6pm

CENTRE HALL town wide yard sale rental space. Spaces located at Centre Hall Lions Club. June 27th & 28th. For more information call (814)364‑8890 or (814)364‑9625, deadline for calls is May 31st.

FOX DALE VILLAGE, 1900 University Drive, State College. Next to the Friends School. Garage & Plant Sale: This Saturday 8:30a.m.‑12:30p.m. Fur‑ niture, decor, art, pottery, frames; jewelry, linens, office, CD’s/DVD’s, books; fine china, crystal, collectibles; kitchenware and appliances, games, baked goodies.

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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.