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For Centre County’s scholastic sports teams, a new season has begun. Find out what to watch for when your favorite high school team takes the field with this week’s spring sports previews./ Pages 16, 17

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Local business makes name change official

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STATE COLLEGE — A leader of the global forerunner in the creation of incentivized prize competitions, Peter H. Diamandis shared his enthusiasm on campus earlier this week about the future of technology, entrepreneurship, medicine and energy. Diamandis, CEO of the X Prize Foundation, was the keynote speaker at the 2014 “Shaping the Future Summit: The Impact of Innovation,” sponsored by Penn State’s Schreyer Honors College. Held at Eisenhower Auditorium on Tuesday evening, the summit was also supported by Life Technologies Inc., a global biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, Calif. The X Prize Foundation is dedicated to spurring breakthrough innovations that lead to growth in emerging industries. The first X Prize was a $10 million award to the first team to conduct two PETER H. manned suborbital spaceflights DIAMANDIS within a twoweek period. The competition is credited with more than $100 million invested into private space flight ventures, according to a press release by the Schreyer Honors College. One of X Prize’s competitions is the Google Lunar X Prize, in which teams are charged with landing a rover on the moon. Penn State’s Lunar Lions, a group of undergraduate and graduate students and researchers, is the only university team remaining in the competition. The first team to land a rover on the moon, cover a specified distance on the lunar surface and successfully transmit data back to earth by Dec. 31, 2015, will win $20 million, according to the SHC. “(This is an) extraordinary period of time we’re living in,” Diamandis said Tuesday afternoon at the Nittany Lion Inn. “It’s an extraordinary time to be alive.” A space pioneer, entrepreneur and author, Diamandis took some time prior to the summit to give an overview of his summit speech and address questions from the media about the Lunar Lions, his latest genome sequencing venture Human Longevity Inc., and a variety of other topics related to his work.

PLEASANT GAP — The name might be changing, but the quality service is staying the same. Doug’s Rug Spa, located at 105 N. Main St. in Pleasant Gap, is changing its name to Doug’s Rug Care. According to owner Doug Moerschbacher, the name change wasn’t in the plans. As it turns out, a rug cleaning business in Spokane, Wash., has federally trademarked the name “Rug Spa.” That signaled the end of Doug’s Rug Spa. “I probably could fight it and win, but I have a business to run here,” Moerschbacher said. “I can’t wait for a year or two. The legal process can be very slow sometimes. I’m going to change the name. I think we’re just going to move forward.” In December, Facebook shut down Doug’s Rug Spa’s page along with several other similar businesses that had the name “rug spa” in its title. “That’s when we realized we had a problem,” Moerschbacher said. According to Moerschbacher, he kicked around several ideas before settling on Doug’s Rug Care. To avoid any future issues, he’s going to trademark the name. “We checked it out and we can do that. We know there will be other places with ‘rug care’ in their name, but we’re not concerned about that. We just want to do business around here,” he said. Once the name change is complete, Moerschbacher is hoping he can get his Facebook page back. “We had a couple of hundred likes on there. We invested a lot of time and effort in the page,” he said. Probably the biggest headache for Moerschbacher will be the cost involved with the change. Everything from business cards to signage on his vehicles will have to change. “It’s going to cost a lot of money, but I’m going to look at it as a positive thing,” he said. “This is something that’s beyond our control.” The new Doug’s Rug Care will continue to sell, repair and wash rugs. Moerschbacher said that he employs all of the cleaning methods available for rugs — dry cleaning, dry foam, absorbent compound, Bonnet, encapsulation, hot water extraction and total submersion washing. Doug’s Rug Care also offers pet odor removal as well.

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X Prize, Page 6 Opinion ............................. 7 Health & Wellness .......... 8, 9

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BIG SUCCESS: Guests look over silent auction items at the Inaugural Big Brothers Big Sisters Spring Charity Gala, which was held at Toftrees on Saturday night. The event was sponsored by the Phi Mu Delta fraternity.

Inaugural spring gala shines spotlight on needs of area youths By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The inaugural Big Brothers Big Sisters Spring Charity Gala is in the books, and organizers agree it was an unqualified success. The event, which was held at Toftrees on Saturday night, was the brainchild of Penn State student Drake McGregor. McGregor, a junior majoring in biology, is a member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity. He said the event was meant to do something for the youth of Centre County. “We do a lot of different service projects. We do Relay for Life, THON … but when we looked at it, not a ton of those were helping the local community,” McGregor said. “We wanted to do something to give back locally. I’m from Altoona and (WTAJ) always features Big Brothers Big Sisters. I was drawn to it.” According to McGregor, it wasn’t hard to get his Phi Mu Delta brothers on board for the gala. “We just didn’t think it was appropriate for us, as Big Brothers, to leave after four years and leave these children without mentors. We’re supposed to be there as a form of stability. I wanted to do something to benefit the program. Hopefully, we can continue to do this,” McGregor said. Saturday’s gala began with a cocktail hour and silent auction followed by dinner. The silent auction featured gift baskets donated by Penn State’s Greek community, as well as collectible au-

Education ........................ 10 Community ................ 11-15

tographs from the likes of Muhammad Ali, Sidney Crosby and Jon Bon Jovi. Following dinner, McGregor introduced Denise McCann, the division director for the Centre County Youth Service Bureau.

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DIRECTOR SPEAKS: Denise McCann, Division Director of the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, talked about the importance of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

The keynote speaker for the evening was Penn State women’s volleyball coach Russ Rose. McCann talked about the importance of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Centre County — and beyond. Last week in Lewistown, several families lost their homes in a fire that ripped through a block of row houses. Damage in the small town is estimated at $6 million. Three of those families have children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Spring gala, Page 6

Centre Spread ............ 16, 17 Sports .......................... 18-22

Arts & Entertainment .23, 24 What’s Happening ..... 24-26

Name change, Page 5

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NEW NAME: Doug Moerschbacher is changing the name of his business from Doug’s Rug Spa to Doug’s Rug Care after he found out that a business in Spokane, Wash., had trademarked the name rug spa.

Group Meetings .............. 27 Puzzles ............................. 28

Business ...................... 29, 30 Classified ......................... 31

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING: The Penn State women’s basketball team made the cross-country trip to Stanford for the NCAA tournament, but came up empty in an 82-57 loss to the Cardinal. Page 18

OFF AND RUNNING: Spring Mills was the site of the annual Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill on March 30. More than 150 runners dodged rain drops and snowflakes for the road race. Page 12

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records state. While at the victim’s apartment, Gephart allegedly gave the victim a massage in her bedroom using lotion he brought to the apartment, police say. During the massage, police allege Gephart sexually assaulted the victim. Afterward, Gephart reportedly left the apartment leaving the lotion bottle behind. Police say initially Gephart denied assaulting the woman, said the lotion in the apartment did not belong to him, and agreed to submit a DNA sample. In a subsequent police interview Gephart allegedly admitted to the offenses. Michael Wolff, assistant director at the Psychological Clinic determined the victim “does not possess the necessary parameters to adequately consent to sexual contact,” court records state. Police say the investigation was ongoing until last week when authorities filed charges. Gephart was arraigned and released on $50,000 unsecured bail. His preliminary hearing is slated for Wednesday at the Centre County Courthouse.

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‘Happy Valley’s Got Talent’ lives up to reputation By CONNIE COUSINS correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — The fourth annual “Happy Valley’s Got Talent” performance on March 29 lived up to its reputation as an evening of great entertainment. Twelve local acts took the stage at the State Theatre and had the audience amazed and appreciative. “This is my fourth year managing, and every performer this year is stellar,” said stage manager Debbie Arnold. Nearly 50 people auditioned earlier in March for the 12 finalist spots in three divisions. The finalists vied for cash prizes and were judged by Sue Paterno; Jamie Bestwick, president of the Bestwick Foundation and an 11-time gold medalist in BMX riding; State College mayor Elizabeth Goreham; Sean McDermott from radio station B94.5; and PSU music faculty members Ted Christopher and Mary Saunders-Barton. The talent show is the chief fundraising effort for the non-profit organization Tides. Tides is a support group for grieving children and teens, and the people who love them. Tides offers support for children coping with the death of people special to them. There is no fee to attend the program, which provides a safe place for children to share their memories, grief and experiences with others who understand. Denise Miller first went to a Tides meeting following the May 2007 death of her

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BRITTANY HIPP, a music teacher at Tyrone Elementary School, performs during the “Happy Valley’s Got Talent” fundraiser. Hipp, of Altoona, was the winner in the Prime Time division. husband. She and her son, Hunter, have attended Tides since 2008, and for the last two years they have given their time as volunteers. Miller had the utmost praise for Tides and said it is so good to see how it can help grieving families. The emcee for “Happy Valley’s Got Talent” was Fred Metzger of Metzger Animal Hospital. His quips and banter with both

Jamie Bestwick honored By STEVE BAUER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — Jamie Bestwick has has made quite a name for himself as an internationally famous X Games superstar and as a philanthropist who’s active in the State College area. And the honors keep piling up. On March 26, Bestwick was named Action Sportsperson of the Year at the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Patton Township resident is a legendary figure in the world of BMX bike competition. He is the only athlete in X Games history to win eight straight gold medals. He has also won nine Dew Tour titles. “To have the attention of the sporting world right now is awesome and I thank you for that. And I’d like to thank my wife. She’s always been there through the good times and the bad times. I’m sure we’ll celebrate this one tonight,” Bestwick said. “And ultimately, I’d really like to dedicate this award to my Dad. When I was 10 he bought me my first bike and while he cursed that day I never looked back. So thank you very much.” His ninth Dew Tour victory was a world-

record performance at the BMX Championships in Ocean City, Md., this past summer. Bestwick scored a record 94 points. Bestwick is also well-known as a driving force behind the Jamie Bestwick Foundation, an organization that provides financial help to area families and individuals who are in need. In recent months, he’s been trying to garner support for a proposal to build an action sports park in State College. He’s been meeting with government officials looking for ways to raise money for the project. Bestwick says a sports park would benefit the community and would attract new residents to the State College area. In winning the Laureus Sports Award, Bestwick joins some prestigious company. According to the Laureus website, the award celebrates “the most remarkable men and women from the world of sport along with the greatest sporting achievements.” Other winners this year include Missy Franklin, the American Olympic swimmer who became the first woman swimmer in history to win six gold medals at a single World Championship, Spainish tennis pro Rafael Nadal and German Formula One race car driver Sebastian Vettel.

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contestants and audience provided laughs throughout the evening. All of the contestants were excited, but 12-year-old Kenzie McCarter, a singer, said she was not nervous. “I have been singing since I was 4,” she said. “I enjoy country.” She named Carrie Underwood as her favorite singer.

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Freeh makes case to stop delay in Spanier lawsuit By JENNIFER MILLER

n The court wrongly assumed Spanier will invoke the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination during the proceeding. Additionally, the court wrongly concluded the case should be delayed because other witnesses may invoke the Fifth Amendment. n The court failed to consider Freeh’s right to have the case moved to federal court, which has a one-year statutory limitation. n The court wrongly allowed Spanier to delay filing a specific complaint against Freeh in light of Spanier’s pending criminal charges in the alleged cover up of child abuse. “(Freeh and his firm) know of no Pennsylvania authority that has permitted a civil plaintiff to avoid his obligation to file a complaint where he is a criminal defendant,” the statement says. n The court wrongly concluded that Spanier filing a specific complaint would expose Spanier to criminal liability. n The court wrongly determined that Spanier’s lawsuit overlaps with the criminal case “when the plaintiff has not filed a complaint in the case setting out his allegations and it is therefore not possible to make such a determination.” n The court failed to analyze the damage to the reputation of Freeh and Freeh’s firm due to Spanier publicly accusing the parties of defamation, “but refusing to file

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STATE COLLEGE — Louis Freeh — the target of former Penn State President Graham Spanier’s defamation lawsuit — filed court papers late Monday arguing that a judge’s decision to delay that lawsuit is a mistake. Penn State hired Freeh to investigate the handling of the Sandusky scandal. Spanier claims he was defamed in the subsequent Freeh Report, which found that senior Penn State administrators intentionally covered up Sandusky’s child sexual abuse. Spanier and two other former Penn State administrators face several criminal charges including perjury, failing to report child endangerment and conspiracy related to the alleged Sandusky cover up. In his report, Freeh says Spanier and others, “repeatedly concealed critical facts relating to Sandusky’s child abuse from the authorities, (PSU’s) Board of Trustees, the Penn State community and the public at large.” Spanier’s attorneys claim those allegations are both false and defamatory. They are asking for monetary damages. Heim outlined the following argument for why a delay in the case is not appropriate:

a complaint setting forth the basis of his claims” n The court wrongly determined that a delay in the case is appropriate because witnesses “are unlikely to forget important details.” The filing was the next step in the ongoing court battle. In February, Centre County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Grine ruled the lawsuit filed by Spanier could be delayed until the resolution of Spanier’s criminal case regarding an alleged cover up of Sandusky’s abuse. Grine said, “There is a substantial risk that ... any or all of these individuals could invoke their Fifth Amendment rights during the civil action and refuse to participate in the discovery process (of the lawsuit).” Freeh’s attorney, Robert Heim, of Philadelphia, filed an emergency motion last week asking the judge to reconsider his decision to delay the case. Grine denied the request the following day without a hearing. Heim then filed an appeal with the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in response to Grine’s decision to delay Spanier’s lawsuit. Subsequently, Grine ordered Heim to explain the appeal. Heim’s filing with the Centre County court Monday must also be submitted to

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GRAHAM SPANIER, shown in this Associated Press file photo, has filed a defamation suit against Louis Freeh. Freeh filed court papers earlier this week to prevent a delay in the case. the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. The Superior Court has also asked Grine to file a response. At that point, the Superior Court will make a decision regarding the appeal.

Attorney asks judge to help keep Sandusky evidence private By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office filed a request in court Monday asking a judge to establish a compliance deadline for Jerry Sandusky’s defense attorney regarding case evidence. Chief Deputy Attorney General James Barker filed a motion in Centre County Common Pleas Court asking Senior Judge John Cleland to instruct Karl Rominger, co-counsel for convicted pedophile Sandusky, to comply with a 2012 protective order that requires evidence not used in trial to remain undisclosed. The judge issued the order June 26, 2012, after someone released an audio recording of a state police interview with Jerry Sandsuky’s adopted son, Matt Sandusky. Portions of the recording were played during an interview with Matt Sandusky on the “Today” show. During the interview, he says Jerry Sandusky sexually abused him as a child.

The judge’s order says prosecutors and defense attorneys cannot release any evidence from the case, including the investigating grand jury process, not already made public during Sandusky’s trial with the intent being to protect the privacy of victims and others who provided testimony. The judge gave defense attorneys 10 days to supply an inventory of all evidence protected under the order. Cocounsel Joe Amendola submitted an inventory list July 6, 2012. However, Rominger did not file a list and instead appealed the order to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which denied his petition. Barker argues in Monday’s motion that Rominger said publicly he intended to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, but never did and the deadline for such an appeal has expired. Therefore, Barker asked the court to issue a new deadline for Rominger to comply with the original order. Barker says the matter remains a concern “due to obvious grand jury secrecy and violations of court orders.”

Rominger could not be immediately reached for comment. Rominger, who works out of Carlisle, is facing other legal troubles. Earlier this month he voluntarily surrendered his law license to the state as he is under investigation. Cumberland County District Attorney David Freed said in a statement his office received information regarding Rominger possibly misappropriating funds. Freed said Rominger, and his attorney William Costopoulos, are cooperating with the investigation. “My office is leading an investigation into the potential misappropriation of a significant amount of client funds by Rominger,” Freed said. “We have handled many significant theft investigations in the last few years. Such investigations are document driven, and, done correctly, require complex forensic accounting. We are currently engaged in that process.” A jury found Sandusky, a former Penn State football coach, guilty of 45 counts of child abuse. A judge sentenced him to 30 to 60 years in state prison.

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Company provides unique care at home By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BURNHAM — Ken Stuck had a passion for helping people and a vision for a company that could assist people in unique and creative ways. The result was the founding of a new business called In Home Services of Central Pennsylvania. Joining with a small group of in-home care professionals, Stuck launched the business in Mifflin and Juniata counties. Recently its service region was extended to Centre County. “We saw our first client in January of 2013,� he said. “We started out helping senior citizens stay independent in the comfort of their homes.� But this business expands the types of services and clients it can assist, according to Susan Romanini, marketing director responsible for community outreach. “As we’ve grown, we have been able to offer more and more services to a larger group,� Romanini said. “We can provide help 24 hours a day on a regular schedule or three hours on a flexible schedule.� In Home Services of Central Pennsylvania currently has 20 employees, but many of its services are delivered by professionals who sign contracts with the company. A quick review of the company’s list of services provides evidence of its unique position in the help-at-home market. Housekeeping, meal preparation and catering, laundry, running errands, grocery/personal shopping, technology/ computer assistance, bookkeeping and banking, gardening and pet care are just a few of the services offered by the company. Everyone who works with In Home Services is considered a member of the team. “We hire (and contract) only the best,� said Lori Pfiester, vice president of operations. “We only want service providers who have a passion for helping people, especially seniors. Our hiring process is comprehensive and includes interviews, background checks, references that are checked, and an orientation that is constantly being improved. The staff is handpicked to perfectly match the client’s needs.� Stuck, Romanini and Pfiester agree that their work with In Home Services is fulfilling because it helps people.

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KEN STUCK, CEO, and Lori Pfiester, vice president of operations for In Home Services of Central Pennsylvania, welcome new management team members: Angie Fetters, scheduling coordinator; Christine Coleman, client services coordinator for Centre County; Susan Romanini, director of marketing and community outreach; Jenn Fisher, client services coordinator for Mifflin and Juniata counties. “We constantly monitor our services to ensure that things are going well,� said Pfiester. “We have a client service coordinator who is responsible for that.� Romanini noted that all the company’s service providers are covered by insurance. The mission of In Home Services is to build one-to-one relationships that are founded on trust and respect. While most home health care services come in and out each day, they are unable to help with the challenges of everyday living. That’s where In Home Services can really make a difference. Everything from packing up a house for a move to beautician and barber services is available from In Home Services. “We can be the companion who goes to the doctor to take notes to avoid confusion. We just added medication set up and monitoring,� Romanini said. “Medicare can no longer do that.� “Our goal is to keep people in their homes for as long as possible,� said Romanini. “No matter where the home is.�

Paterno drops out of race for lieutenant governor By PETER JACKSON The Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Jay Paterno, a novice candidate with a famous family name, dropped out of the Democratic race for lieutenant governor on March 28. Paterno, a son of the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, said he concluded that trying to overcome a challenge to his nomination petitions would be a long process that would distract from the campaign. “I do not want an ongoing legal back and forth to be a distraction in this race,� Paterno said in a statement. “The outcome of this election is too important for the future of the working families and all the people of this commonwealth.� Paterno was one of six candidates vying to be the running mate of whoever is picked as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Republican Gov. Tom Corbett has a longshot challenger who also faces a legal challenge to his nomination petitions.

It remained unclear whether Paterno’s name would remain on the statewide ballot, potentially drawing votes away from the active candidates, since the deadline to withdraw from the ballot passed Wednesday. Paterno can petition the court to take his name off the ballot, but if he doesn’t, the candidate who challenged Paterno’s petition said he will pursue his legal options to make sure that happens. “We’ve always said this was an issue about the rules set out by the commonwealth,� said Brad Koplinski, a Harrisburg city councilman. “I believe Jay Paterno would have added a lot of good discussion to this race, such as his thoughts on education. I hope that he will be a voice in Democratic politics for many years to come.� Paterno has been active in Democratic Party politics and worked as an assistant football coach under his father through 2011. The elder Paterno died in January 2012. Like other candidates for lieutenant governor, Paterno needed to collect at least 1,000 voters’ signatures, including at least 100 in each of five counties.

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He even buys rugs from time to time. “Sure, we’ll buy rugs ‌ mostly handmade ones,â€? he said. When it comes to cleaning rugs, Moerschbacher said that he cleans every rug as if it were his own. Each rug is washed individually, which is important when it comes to cleaning a rug properly. “We’d never wash a rug in a tub with other rugs,â€? he said. “We have many different methods to washing rugs; it all depends on the type of rug and how sensitive the fabric is.â€? In the back of the shop, there’s a large cleaning tool that resembles a small rocket ship. It’s a rug centrifuge, Moerschbacher explained. “This is most modern technology there is for drying rugs. Some places have pulleys and conveyors. But this is the ultimate in getting as much water out of a rug as you possibly can. The predecessor to this would be the wringer. This gets about 90 percent of the water out of the rug,â€? he said. According to Moerschbacher, one of the biggest concerns when washing a rug is color bleeding. “If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can ruin a rug,â€? he said. “Colors can migrate. You really need a professional to wash a rug properly.â€? That’s where Moerschbacher comes in. “There’s a number of ways to wash a rug,â€? he said. “But I really wanted to go the extra mile; get the best equipment I could get to help people out with all types of rugs.â€? Doug’s Rug Care also repairs rugs. If you’ve got a rug that’s been in the family for a long time and is in dire need of repair, Moerschbacher has an option for it before it heads to the Dumpster. “I don’t really sew,â€? he said with a laugh, “but I’ve got someone who’s really good who does.â€? Doug’s Rug Care is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment. Moerschbacher noted that he also offers pick up and delivery service.

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Spring gala, from page 1 program of Juniata County. According to McCann, one young boy was most upset that he lost books that were given to him by his Big Brother. “They lost everything,” McCann said. “When we spoke with (the school) guidance counselor to find out what we could do for them, the guidance counselor told us that the little boy was most upset about losing five books that his Big Brother had recently purchased for him. It was more about where the books came from. That demonstrates the impact the volunteers have on the kids that they work with.” That was just one of the stories told on Saturday night. If there was one constant heard throughout the evening, it was the importance of mentoring a child. It has a profound impact not only on the child, but on the volunteer as well, officials said. “It definitely makes an impact,” McGregor said. “Hopefully, we can continue to pair these children with mentors. It’s very important.” Youth Service Bureau CEO Andrea Boyles said she was impressed with the effort of McGregor and his Phil Mu Delta brothers. “The young men in the fraternity did a phenomenal job. It’s been a beautiful night; very elegant. We’re very, very grateful for all the time

and energy they put in,” Boyles said. Although final figures weren’t available at press time, McGregor said that the goal was to raise $6,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Boyles said that while the financial aspect is beneficial, she’s more excited by what the future holds. “They want to take this on as annual event for their fraternity. If they do that, it’s a wonderful addition to YSB fundraising efforts and a wonderful way to bring attention to the need for Big Brothers Big Sisters support,” Boyles said. One of the things that impressed Boyles was the fact that nearly every table was filled. In addition to YSB employees, there were plenty of Centre County dignitaries on hand for the event. “The other thing I loved about tonight was the interesting mix of people. We had the loyal YSB supporters who are at all of our events. We had people who know a little bit about the agency, but this was a new experience for them — working with us for a fundraiser. And we had the fraternity members and their families, who are new to YSB,” Boyles said. “It was a great opportunity for them to learn about us.” When the gala finally wrapped up late Saturday night, McGregor was able to take a deep breath and relax. “I’m pretty excited about the way everything turned out,” he said. “For our first time, this was perfect. It can only grow from here.”

Residents urged to keep yards under control By C.J. DOON

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STATE COLLEGE — Look around. Chances are you might spot a few patches of winter snow dotting the landscape. With that in mind, it may be hard to even think about an off-shoot of the just begun spring season -- the responsibility of lawn care. And you might be surprised to learn that your yard being carefully monitored. According to Chapter IX, Part C of the State College Borough Code, grass and weeds may not exceed 6 inches in height through the growing season, beginning April 1 and ending October 31. Failure to do so could result in a $50 violation, a fine of $100, and a maximum of 10 days in county jail. In a statement issued to residents in anticipation of the upcoming growing season, the public health department identified several key reasons why weed and grass enforcement is important to

the community. In addition to creating a negative appearance and harboring deposits of trash, tall grass “creates a refuge for snakes and/or unwanted wildlife such as skunks and groundhogs, provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks, and increases the pollen levels in the air,” putting family, pets, and neighbors at risk, according to the statement. Tony Lupinski, ordinance enforcement officer at the State College Department of Department of Public Health, says 100 violations of excessive vegetation were discovered last year. However, Lupinski says it’s “not the grass that’s the issue, it’s the weeds,” noting that noxious weeds can cause asthma and other respiratory issues. In order to prevent any harm or damage to the health, safety, and welfare of residents, Lupinski and his fellow ordinance officers patrol neighborhoods five days a week, including occasional spot checks on weekends.

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X Prize, from page 1 Entrepreneurs, these days, have the ability to touch the lives of a billion people, Diamandis said, explaining many can go from having an idea to starting a million dollar company. “It’s a magical time,” he said. “A time where our … dreams can come true.” In order to reach new heights in innovation, one must be willing to take risks, Diamandis said. He said he has started about 17 companies in his career. The X Prize Foundation was born from his study of the use of awards. He discovered that prizes are “extraordinarily powerful for a means of driving innovation,” he said. X Prize took about five years to form, he said, and today launches prizes in a variety of areas. According to its website, the foundation conducts competitions in energy and environment; exploration (ocean and deep space); global development, learning; and life sciences. Diamandis said part of his mission in visiting Penn State is to urge the community to support the Lunar Lions. “(The Lunar Lions) have a real shot at landing on the surface of the moon,” he said. “That’s the world we’re living in today.” “It behooves the community here to back them,” he continued. “The risk/reward is incredible.” To date, only three countries have attempted to land on the moon, Diamandis said. “It’s important to take these shots for society,” he said. Addressing Human Longevity Inc. and if genetics have always been an interest of his, Diamandis said he grew up in a medical family. While watching a TV program on the lifespan of sea turtles, he began to wonder why humans can’t live for hundreds of years while other species can. Passionate about extending the

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FDA must do its job regarding e-cigarettes By the San Jose Mercury News The Food and Drug Administration won the power to regulate smoking-related products in 2009. It has announced it will regulate e-cigarettes. So why is it dragging its feet? At the very least, while the agency studies the products, it should hold electronic vapor inhalers to the same federal regulations in place for tobacco products — including outlawing their sale to minors, who apparently are a prime target market. Instead, state legislatures, city councils and county governments across the nation are scrambling to write their own legislation while waiting for the FDA to do its job. The New York Times on Sunday published an in-depth report on the dangers of the liquid form of nicotine, known as e-liquids, which are mixed with flavorings, colorings and other chemicals to create e-cigarettes. The products come in flavors such as chocolate, bubble gum, cheesecake and cotton candy to appeal to kids, and they are frighteningly dangerous. The Times reported that tiny amounts of the liquid nicotine, whether ingested or absorbed through the skin, can be lethal. The National Poison Data System reporting a 300 percent increase in poisonings from the substance just since 2012. Defenders of e-cigarettes say they’re less dangerous than cigarettes and help smokers quit their nicotine habit. The science is still unclear on that claim. Meanwhile, poisonous liquid nicotine is being sold on store shelves by the gallon. At best, the inhalers trade one dangerous nicotine product for another. The FDA must protect Americans, particularly children, while it studies the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes. Applying the same rules used for tobacco-based nicotine delivery systems is the obvious thing to do.

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Hobby Lobby case about freedom Throughout history, people have fought the good fight to preserve those things of value and fundamental importance that define the essence of being human. Our Founding Fathers raged against the tyranny of their colonial overlords. African-Americans and their allies rode the freedom train against a virulent tide of bigotry. Women struggled to earn what should have been their birthright — a political voice. Activists like Cesar Chavez Christine M. labored to bring Flowers is a lawyer dignity to the and columnist for migrant worker. the Philadelphia Daily News. Liberty, equality, Her column is respect and a livdistributed by ing wage were all McClatchy-Tribune things that were Information won through Services. the sacrifice of people who recognized that certain things in life are neither negotiable, nor free. Last week there was another, a bloodless battle that took place in our national courtroom, but it was no less passionate than the ones fought at Lexington and Concord, in Hattiesburg, at Seneca Falls and in the orchards of Salinas. Last Tuesday, a group of plaintiffs fought to preserve their inalienable rights to worship without government interference. And the government pushed back on behalf of what it believes matters most to American women: free birth control. Many who support the Obamacare contraceptive mandate, one that forces employers to pay for insurance policies that cover artificial birth control, might object to that de-

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scription of the controversy. I don’t blame them; crusaders for freedom, equality and dignity end up on pedestals; crusaders for freebies end up as the butt of jokes. I’m fairly sure that supporters of the mandate don’t appreciate the irony of their position, advocating for female autonomy while demanding someone else pay for it, but the rest of us who stand with the plaintiffs certainly do. Randall Wenger, an attorney for one of the plaintiffs, Conestoga Wood Specialties, had a different idea about what was really at stake: “This case is about something extremely American: freedom. If government is in the position of telling people they need to violate their conscience in order to earn a living, we cease to live in freedom.” Conestoga, along with the lead plaintiff in the case, Hobby Lobby, is a for-profit corporation run by Mennonites who oppose any form of abortifacient birth control. They sued to have the contraceptive mandate declared unconstitutional. As noted by Wenger, they are upholding the noble American tradition of fighting for intangible rights that define what it means to be a fully participating citizen of a country built on the primacy of the individual. In prior generations, they would be the ones on the pedestal. For this one, filled with people accustomed to viewing much of life as an “entitlement,” these good people are considered roadblocks to a subsidized benefit. More than that, they are ridiculed for their principled opposition. It is amazing how the government has twisted this controversy into a battle between the greedy and overreaching “church” and a “state” that stands as a bulwark against the growing caliphate or Christendom. As a lawyer, I think that’s preposterous. Under both the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, as well as the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment, it’s difficult to see how you can force a company — which is, in the

Air Force purges By the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Last Thursday, the U.S. Air Force fired the commander and nine senior officers of a Montana base responsible for 150 nuclear missiles because of a cheating scandal that occurred under their watch. The officers at the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base were dismissed because they weren’t aware of, and consequently failed to stop, widespread cheating on proficiency tests that went on for as long as two years. At least 82 crew members who violated the military’s clearly stated honor code that forbids cheating did so because they believed that getting a score of 100 percent was a prerequisite for promotion. After an internal review turned up evidence of widespread cheating at the Montana missile site but at none of the bases in other states, the Air Force got serious about holding the top command responsible for the conduct of their crew members. The Air Force assures Americans that nuclear secrets, launch codes and weapon readiness were never compromised. It says the cheating crew members actually know their material and are qualified to do their jobs, but were looking for an edge on the tests. In doing so, they displayed poor judgment and lack of honor, not incompetence. This is the most dramatic purge of the upper ranks of the Air Force due to cheating. Let’s hope that, when the investigation is over, all of the misbehavior will be shown to have been related to test-taking and not keeping the nation secure.

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Improved health is just a few steps away HERSHEY — When it comes to exercise, many Americans just don’t do it for a variety of reasons. Lack of time. Lack of athletic ability. Lack of money for special equipment or a gym membership. Yet one of the best forms of exercise is one that requires little to none of these elements — walking. “You can pretty much do it anytime and anyplace and it’s pretty easy on the joints,” said Dr. Larry Sinoway, director of Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute. Those who lack time can sneak small spurts of walking into their regular routines by parking in the back of a parking lot, using stairs instead of elevators, or taking 10 minutes of a lunch break to get up and walk around. “These are simple things, but if you’re doing a little bit all the time as part of your daily life, you’ll be amazed how much it adds up,” Sinoway said. That’s the idea behind insurance companies and employers giving pedometers to employees in their wellness programs so they can count how many steps they get in a given day. Ten thousand is the goal, Sinoway said. “I think our lives have begun to center around our vehicles,” Sinoway said. “Unless you live in a big city, some things drive you away from walking, and a lot of people have sedentary jobs.”

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Eye Center’s new vision test will help detect vision disorders LEWISBURG — The Eye Center of Central PA announced the addition of the Diopsys NOVA Vision Testing System to its practice last week. The new system provides information to help eye care professionals detect vision deficits, including glaucoma, macular degeneration and other neuro-visual disorders. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, according to the World Health Organization. This disease is often called the “sneak thief of sight” because half of all patients who have it do not know it, according to Prevent Blindness America, an organization dedicated to preserving sight. Many optic nerve disorders are asymptomatic since central vision may not be affected until later stages of the disease. Also, diagnosis and management of optic nerve disorders are often based on structural or visual field tests, which are limited in their ability to detect disease early. “VEP technology has been used for many years for the diagnosis of patholo-

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gies affecting the visual pathway,” said Dr. Scott Hartzell, partner and co-owner of The Eye Center. “This technology will be extremely useful for early detection of pathologies affecting the entire visual pathway.” The Diopsys NOVA-VEP records the electrical response of a patient’s entire vision system and provides easy-to-read reports that give the doctor a simple way to evaluate optic nerve function. The Diopsys NOVA-ERG records the electrical response of the patient’s retina to help evaluate retinal function. Clinicians are able to compare tests over time to track disease progression. “SD-tVEP results correlate significantly with the severity of visual field damage, and the VEP results are obtained objectively, which helps give eye care specialists more confidence in the findings, ”said Dr. Daniel Fassero, partner and co-owner of The Eye Center. For more information, visit www.eyecenterofpa.com.

Stroke coordinator hired

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Susan Maynard as stroke coordinator for Mount Nittany Medical Center. Maynard graduated from Penn State University in 1996 and achieved her master’s degree in 2010 from the University of California, San Francisco. She previously worked as a bedside nurse in cardiology and critical care at the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins Hospital, and as a nurse coordinator for interventional radiology and the cardiac cath lab at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. Her most recent position was as the critical care clinical nurse specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, Calif. In her new position, Maynard will be responsible for the coordination of a stroke patient’s care across the continuum. From the time EMS is called, through the hospital stay

and even into rehabilitation, Maynard’s job is to make sure stroke patients and their families receive the care they need. “This is such an exciting time for Mount Nittany Medical Center. My goal is to help the medical center be known for their stroke SUSAN MAYNARD care. I want the community to recognize that if they know someone who has had a stroke or if they have had a stroke themselves, they are going to get excellent care at Mount Nittany Medical Center. We’ll do everything possible to give them the quality of life they want,” said Maynard.

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HEALTHSOUTH NITTANY VALLEY Rehabilitation Hospital partnered with BigFroggy 101 and the State College Dairy Queen for a live broadcast on March 26 to raise awareness of brain injuries. Children from the community joined Skeeter and Froggy from BigFroggy 101 and Tracy Everhart, right, manager of outpatient therapy service at HealthSouth. Families received tips for brain injury prevention, information about concussions and the importance of wearing bike helmets, and prizes including helmets, games and ice cream. HealthSouth has both inpatient and outpatient brain injury rehabilitation programs. For more information, call (814) 359-3421 or visit www.nittanyvalleyrehab. com.

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Grace Lutheran presents quilt display and concert From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — On Wednesday, April 16, Grace Lutheran Church, located at 205 S. Garner St. in State College, invites members of the community to deepen their Lenten journey by partaking in a “Celebration of Hope.� The event, which is free and open to the public, includes a large quilt display of vintage and modern pieces from the 19th through 21st centuries and an ecumenical concert with five music and dance groups and pipe organ. There also will be an exhibit of baskets from Rwanda, as well as African-American sweetgrass baskets from South Carolina. The quilt display will be open from 4:30 to 9 p.m., and the free concert, which takes place in the sanctuary, begins at 7 p.m. A freewill offering will benefit Interfaith Human Services and help to defray event costs. The quilt display will showcase more than 40 quilts, including some vintage works from the 1800s and early 1900s. The heirloom pieces include a Blair County Oak Leaf pattern quilt from circa 1850, an eight-point Star of Redemption quilt from circa 1875, and one quilt from the early 20th century made from fine fabrics that a

tailor used to create ball gowns for several Pennsylvania governors’ wives. A highlight will be the display of the Harkins quilt, an early 20th-century piece. It was owned by the family of the late Pastor Harkins, who served as the senior pastor of Grace Lutheran Church from 1918 through 1956. The quilt was given to Grace Lutheran Church last December. In addition to the quilts on loan from members of the church and preschool, several dozen Lutheran World Relief quilts also will be on display. The concert includes spirituals in the African-American tradition, sung, played and danced by Essence II, a Centre Region ecumenical choir, Crossfire youth choir, the Bells of Grace, dancers from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts, and June Miller on the pipe organ. Tony Leach, Laurel Sanders, Anna Carol Buffington and Sarah Mason direct the program. Lay readers will set the tone for each piece of music with a verse of prophecy or scripture. The project involves people from 11 area churches and several community organizations. The concert is the fourth ecumenical endeavor under Sanders’ leadership. The purpose is twofold — to bring people from the larger community to cre-

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QUILTS LIKE the one shown here will be on display on April 16 at Grace Lutheran Church in downtown State College. ate beauty and passion together and to provide a thought-provoking and meaningful context for reflection during Lent. Following the concert there will be a reception in the Miller Center, adjacent to

the church building, where an exhibit of several dozen baskets from Rwanda and South Carolina will be on display. For more information, call (814) 2382478 or visit www.glcpa.org.

Lock Haven University Demi wins Undergraduate hires new alumni director Program Leadership Award

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University and the Lock Haven University Foundation recently announced the hiring of Ashley M. Koser as the new alumni affairs director. Koser comes to the Lock Haven University Foundation most recently from the Susquehanna University Fund where she was the assistant director. As part of her duties, she developed and nurtured relationships with alumni, parents and friends of Susquehanna University. In addition, Koser was the organization’s chief liaison for all annual fund marketing and communications materials. As alumni affairs director, Koser will be charged with reconnecting the Lock Haven University alumni and friends to the institution in order to generate a broad base support for the university. She will also be the lead person as it relates to alumni events, managing the university’s PhoneA-Thon activities, and the annual homecoming week. “We are excited to have such a vibrant and enthusiastic person take over the leadership role working with our alumni.

This position is vital for the success of the Lock Haven University Foundation’s efforts to advance the university and raise funds for our students,� said Troy Miller, executive director of the foundation. “Ms. Koser’s expeASHLEY KOSER rience, attitude and personality is exactly what we need to build and strengthen our relationships with our alumni and friends,� says Rodney Jenkins, vice president of university relations. Lock Haven University Alumni Association board member Joseph Koehler said, “I feel Ashley has our board’s mission at heart and will be a great asset to Lock Haven University moving forward. As an example, in her previous position at Susquehanna University, one of Ashley’s focuses was to strengthen bonds between undergraduates and alumni. This is a key objective for me and our board.�

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UNIVERSITY PARK — LuAnn Demi, occupational therapy assistant program director at Penn State DuBois, is the recipient of the 2014 Undergraduate Program Leadership Award. The award recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership benefiting a Penn State undergraduate degree program. Specifically, it recognizes those individuals who have major responsibilities for the delivery of undergraduate education within a unit and who are providing leadership that has transformed or revitalized the undergraduate program in some way. Since 1999, Demi has coordinated the occupational therapy assistant program at Penn State DuBois, collaborating with faculty throughout the university system to update offerings to meet accreditation standards, industry trends and student needs. Last fall, she helped facilitate the transition to a revised curriculum. “Due to her leadership, commitment to student recruitment, advising and innovative program development, the program is stronger than ever,� one nominator said. Demi has implemented mandatory service learning activities, recruited community-based clinicians to guest lecture, organized physical agent modality training and splinting workshops for sophomores, and consistently offered honors sections of occupational therapy classes each semester. Recently, she and an engineering faculty member organized a research and

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LUANN DEMI, occupational therapy assistant program director at Penn State DuBois, was the recipient of the 2014 Undergraduate Program Leadership Award. She was presented the award by Penn State President Rodney Erickson at a recent luncheon.

technology day, during which students presented posters on adaptive equipment they designed in collaboration with engineering students. She also involves students in off-campus projects such as implementing a fall-prevention program at a local retirement community and providing information on adapting an older driver’s vehicle through the CarFit program. “LuAnn never stops advocating for success of Penn State, the OTA program, her students or the profession of occupational therapy,� a nominator said.

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Penn State engineers show advanced hybrid vehicles By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — On March 29, the Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team hosted a consumer outreach event to educate the community on the benefits of hybrid-fuel vehicles. The site of this event was the Stocker Chevrolet dealership on Benner Pike. The team spoke about the EcoCAR2 competition and what the group is doing to ensure a greener future in the automobile industry. “EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future” is a multi-collegiate competition sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy and is organized by Argonne National Laboratory. It is a joint venture between government, industry and academia with 15 teams from North American universities competing in the challenge. The goal is to design and build a working hybrid vehicle applying GM’s standard engineering design methods and procedures. The objective is to construct vehicles employing innovative technology that reduces greenhouse emissions, has better efficiency and reduces overall petroleum consumption when compared to the stock vehicle, while maintaining consumer acceptability and usability. Teams are responsible for designing and integrating the hardware and software necessary to make the vehicle run. The competition has been taking place over three years, starting in 2011. Competition requirements and deadlines are scored throughout each academic year, with a final competition taking

place in the summer of each year. The first year entails modeling and simulation. The second year involves the actual construction of a prototype vehicle. The third year involves completion of the vehicle and finetuning the vehicle to meet current consumer acceptability expectations. The Penn State team’s vehicle won the second year competition in 2013. The car is a Chevrolet Malibu, which has been fitted with an entirely new power system designed by the PSU engineering students. According to AVT co-leader Chris Golecki, the Malibu EcoCAR is a series plug-in hybrid vehicle, which means it is driven by an electric motor running off batteries that can be recharged by plugging into a standard electric outlet. The car is also equipped with a small 750-cubic-centimeter, two-cylinder engine which spins an alternator that can recharge the batteries on the run. The trunk-mounted battery pack consists of 90 lithium iron phosphate cells arranged in a series-parallel configuration, which produces 300 volts of direct current. The motor controller under the hood inverts the direct current to alternating current, which is varied by the “gas” pedal to power the synchronous AC drive motor. Golecki said the batteries have an expected life of 10 years of service in a vehicle like this. “On battery power alone, the car has a range of about 40 miles,” Golecki said. “After that, the engine will automatically start and charge the batteries on

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THE PUBLIC recently got a chance to view the Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team’s EcoCAR competition-winning hybrid. longer trips.” The car’s motor drives the front wheels directly, without using a multi-speed transmission like engine-powered cars use. Golecki praised the car’s efficiency and economical operation, noting that in normal trips driving to work or around urban areas, the engine will never be running, which contributes to high fuel economy and produces

no emissions. He feels that the car would be appealing to today’s consumers. “It’s a great proof of concept car,” he said. Golecki also said that the students made most of the retrofit components. “We did all the machining, welding and wiring ourselves,” he said. In the EcoCAR competition,

General Motors engineers evaluated the competing designs, based on technical validity and performance, putting the vehicles through a 110-mile drive test, simulating typical urban and highway driving conditions. Also on display at Stocker Chevrolet was the PSU EcoCAR competition hybrid vehicle from the previous competition cycle.

Centre Hall Cub Scouts hold Blue and Gold Banquet By SAM STITZER

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CENTRE HALL — Cub Scout Pack 20 of Centre Hall held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet on March 29 in the social hall of Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall. Approximately 50 Scouts, leaders and parents gathered and enjoyed a potluck meal. After the meal, Valerie Updegrove, assistant district commissioner for the Nittany District of the Boy Scouts of America, spoke to the attendees. She lauded the Centre Hall pack’s many activities throughout the years, and noted the continuing need for monetary donations to keep programs going in this area. The keynote speaker for the evening was Centre Hall Mayor Ray Hankinson, who explained the democratic processes of local government. He explained that governmental issues in Centre Hall are decided by a borough council. He noted that the mayor does not vote on these issues, except in the case of a tie vote by the council. “I’ve only voted twice in my eight years as mayor,” Hankinson said. He mentioned that the borough has been working with Potter and Gregg town-

ships for several years on plans for a TriMunicipal Community Park to be located on a 165-acre tract just west of Centre Hall along Brush Valley Road. “It looks like this year we’re going to get started on a park,” Hankinson said. He also mentioned that he served as a Cubmaster before he became mayor. “I became a Cubmaster as a personal challenge,” he said. “I wanted to get over my fear of public speaking.” He concluded his remarks urging the Cubs to seize opportunities for personal growth. “Take the opportunity and get out there, and good luck,” Hankinson said. Following the address, a cake auction was held to raise money for the pack’s activities. The cakes, as well as some pies and cookies, were made by the Cubs and their parents. Their designs were creative, with some showing the Cub Scout insignia, and one featuring an edible camping scene with a graham cracker tent, green-iced ice cream cones for trees and a pretzel stick campfire. Pack 20 leader Danan Sharer served as the auctioneer, coaxing bids from the attendees. A total of $219 was raised by the auction. The money raised goes to support the Cub Scout Pack’s activities, awards and projects.

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MEMBERS OF Centre Hall Cub Scout Pack 20 were honored at the annual banquet.

Third annual Juniata Valley Home and Garden Show set LEWISTOWN — The third annual Juniata Valley Home and Garden Show is scheduled for Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at the Mifflin County Youth Park building in Reedsville, off the Reedsville/Belleville exit of Route 322.

IF YOU GO What: Juniata Valley Home and Garden Show When: Noon to 8 p.m., April 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 5 Where: Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville

The show will include more than 40 local exhibitors, special presentations, door prizes and food vendors. The show will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. New this year will be the Mifflin County Garden Club spring flower sale. The club will have an assortment of spring and Easter flowers, cold weather vegetable plants, curly and pussy willow branches and red twigs, along with handouts on spring plants and flowers. On Friday at 1:30 p.m, the program “Embrace Your Space and Cut Down on Clutter” will be presented by Vali

Heist, a certified professional organizer and the owner of The Clutter Crew, a professional organizing business in Mohnton, Pa. She is the author of “Organize This! Practical Tips, Green Ideas, and Ruminations About Your Crap,” and she writes a monthly column for the Reading Eagle. Friday’s events will also include a repurposing seminar at 6 p.m. courtesy of Jeannie Bush of Bushmen at Home Garden Center. The State College Spikes’ mascot, Ike the Spike, will appear at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Water gardens and ponds will be the theme of a 1 p.m. Saturday session by Roger Sears of Songbird Ponds.

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Spring Mills hosts Rodney Myers Memorial Race By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The fifth annual Rodney Myers Memorial Run Around Egg Hill took place on March 30 in Spring Mills. This race is held in memory of Rodney Myers, who was a Penns Valley Area High School wrestler and was an avid runner, often training in the Spring Mills and Egg Hill areas. Myers passed away in 2005, and the

previously established Run Around Egg Hill race was renamed after him. Proceeds from this event are used to support the Penns Valley High School track and field and cross country athletic teams. According to race organizer Jodi Butler, approximately 160 runners participated in the race despite the cold, windy weather. Runners were a diverse group of male and female athletes, ranging in age from pre-teens to senior citizens in many age classes.

RODNEY MYERS MEMORIAL RUN RESULTS Top overall male: Daniel Craighead, State College, 54:05 Top overall female: Jo Ohm, State College, 1:07:27 Females, 19 and under: Marcy Smucker, Woodward, 1:26:26 Mary Batdorf, McVeytown, 1:27:39 Elizabeth Pringle, State College, 1:34:50 Females, 20-29: Emily Ferrtig, State College, 1:14:12 Allison Machnicki, State College, 1:15:15 Willa Patterson, Spring Mills, 1:16:40 Females, 30-39: Tara Murray, Bellefonte, 1:16:09 Julie Meiser Rioux, State College, 1:19:10 Dani Mangene, Boalsburg, 1:20:32 Females, 40-49: Sarah Farrant, Boalsburg, 1:18:02 Leslye Garlin, Port Matilda, 1:20:30 Barb Kelsey, Huntingdon, 1:21:42 Females, 50-59: Richelle Fessler, Bloomsburg, 1:24:15 Males, 19 and under: Kyle Houser, Woodward, 1:14:43 Timothy Batdorf, McVeytown, 1:15:29 Matthew Batdorf, McVeytown, 1:27:23 Males, 20-29: Matt Herring, University Park, 54:54 Tyler Wagner, Montgomery, 1:18:22 Bobby Patterson, State College, 1:20:36 Males, 30-39: Yu Zhang, State College, 59:47

Andy Cunningham, Port Matilda, 1:02:03 Josh Cone, State College, 1:02:49 Males, 40-49: Patrick Singletary, State College, 59:54 Andrew Maguire, State College, 1:02:30 Jeff Smucker, Woodward, 1:07:07 Males, 50-59: Jud Michael, Lemont, 1:06:13 Tom Cali, State College, 1:07:23 Dean Capone, State College, 1:15:23 Males, 60 and over: Maxim Furek, Mocanaqua, 1:19:53 Rick Huehar, Berwick, 1:26:32 Rob Crowe, Pennsylvania Furnace, 1:41:38 Overall Team: Turbo Trotters, 1:15:31 Open Male Team: Waw, 1:18:40 Open Female Team: Rotten Eggs, 1:28:58 No Rep, 1:42:13 Strike Force Supreme, 1:42:58 Mixed Team: The Turtles, 1:19:56 Run Like Chased By The Cops, 1:22:47 Triple S, 1:24:11 Family Team: Squicciawedes, 1:20:06 Team Winkelblech, 1:27:27 Older We Get, 1:32:01

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RUNNERS LEAVE the starting line on Sinking Creek Road for the ten-mile race. There were also relay classes for team participation. Fundraising raffles were held in the Old Gregg School gymnasium, with the top prize being a mountain bike. Butler, who is Myers’ daughter, said that the race follows the exact route used by her father years ago. “This was his marathon training route,” Butler said. The runners were gathered at the starting line on Sinking Creek Road, west of Spring Mills. The starting gun, a Civil War-era cannon, was fired by Jimmy Brown, a member

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Military Family Fun Fair planned STATE COLLEGE — Operation Military Kids is a collaborative effort with America’s communities and the U.S. Army to support children and youth impacted by deployment. The 2014 Salute to Military Child Family Fun Fair will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, at the Penn State Agricul-

of Hampton’s Battery F Civil War reenactment group. The race course took the runners on a 10-mile loop, beginning at Spring Mills, then proceeding to Upper Georges Valley Road, westward to Egg Hill Road, a gravel surface that passes the historic Egg Hill Church, and then back to scenic Sinking Creek Road, which led to the finish line near the Old Gregg School. Trophies were given for first, second and third place in each category. Results were tallied by the Nittany Valley Running Club.

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Volunteers start county wide social media accounts for fire updates BELLEFONTE — Centre County Fire Wire (CCFW) is a new social media feed for residents and responders of Centre County to learn of emergencies happening in the area and to share and discuss incident information. Undine Fire Company volunteer firefighters Jordan Mush Parks and Wes Miles co-founded CCFW so community members can stay informed if there is a fire or fires happening in the county. Residents can follow CCFW’s Facebook page and Twitter feed to receive real-time updates. CCFW members, who are all fire service personnel, post word-for-word tran-

scriptions of the initial call through their pager or text alert. Centre County recently installed a new radio system, Parks said, which can only help area residents and allow for faster updates. Parks said that CCFW is always available for the public to ask questions or voice concerns about fire-related incidents. The organization also lists fire-related training and event announcements happening in the county. CCFW is not associated with any government or emergency agency. To follow or contact CCFW, visit www. facebook.com/centrecountyfirewire. Or, follow CCFW’s Twitter feed, @CentreFireWire.

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STATE COLLEGE — The fourth annual Mom Prom event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Damon’s Grill in State College. Tickets are $25 each. The event will feature dinner, dancing, raffles and a cash bar. Attendees must make reservations by Monday, May 12. Those who do not want dinner can pay $10 for late admission. The event will benefit the Tara’s Angels Relay for Life team. The Mom Prom, along with other fundraisers, helped the team raise more than $10,000 last year for the American Cancer Society. Tara’s Angels has been raising money for the Relay for Life for 13 years. The team

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STATE COLLEGE – The State College Police Department is reminding the public to be cautious when answering online ads for rental properties. Recently, unidentified individuals have been using online ad sites such as Craigslist to pose as legitimate local realty agencies offering local properties for rent. The scammers often will provide a back story that they had recently moved out of the area for another job, but still own the property. The scammers then request the inter-

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Pregnancy Resource Clinic holds banquet From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Pregnancy Resource Clinic recently hosted more than 550 people at its annual fundraising banquet. The event was held at The Penn Stater to celebrate the organization’s 30 years of service to the Centre Region. The staff, board of directors, volunteers and other community members joined together to reflect on what PRC has accomplished in the last year and to discuss the future of the clinic. Jenny Summers, executive director of PRC, shared with the guests how the services that the clinic provides have been affecting the local and Penn State community. Pregnancy Resource Clinic had more than 1,010 client interactions in 2013. Of those interactions, 271 were part of the new sexually transmitted infection testing program started by the clinic in November 2012. Due to the growing program and increase in client interactions, Summers said she is hoping to increase the number of client advocates that serve these clients at the clinic. Community members are encouraged to join this organization to help serve those in need of these services. For many years, PRC has been providing a wide range of pregnancy and parenting-related services, such as pregnancy

testing, options education and ultrasound. Two support programs are offered to pregnant and parenting mothers as well as one that meets the needs of those seeking postabortion recovery. In addition, the clinic was recently asked to provide clinical-based services by the Department of Health, making PRC an additional resource in the community for those seeking sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment. PRC will soon begin testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. It will be providing treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and venereal warts and referrals to HIV-positive clients. The night concluded with a speech of profound encouragement by keynote speaker Gail McWilliams. During her second pregnancy, McWilliams was faced with the choice of terminating her pregnancy or losing her eyesight. Disregarding her doctor’s opinion, McWilliams gave birth and now has five children. McWilliams does not let her lack of sight control the way she lives her life. She now is a seasoned speaker, author and hosts her own radio feature, “Seeing Beyond with Gail McWilliams.� She travels the country retelling her story and sharing her outlook on life. The event resulted in more than $98,000 being raised. Because of the donations given by the event underwriters, all money raised during the event will go toward the future

BELLEFONTE — Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc. will host a runners and walkers clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 5, at the Bellefonte outpatient physical therapy office at 196 Match Factory Place. The clinic is free and open to the public. Attendees should dress ready to exercise and bring or wear their favorite running or walking shoes. The educational event will feature the following sessions: gait, shoe and foot evaluation by certified pedorthist and orthotic fitter Kristen Lindquist; core stability exercise demonstrations by doctor of physical therapy Rebecca Kloda; individual mobility screening by facility director and physical therapist Susan Clouser and physical therapist assistant Kristen Lehner; and nutritional tips from registered and licensed dietitian Tammy Impellitteri. “We are providing this free informational program in the hope that it may prevent injuries as people begin or resume a running or walking program this spring,� Clouser said. To register for the clinic, stop by Phoenix or call (814) 355-3561. Registration will also be accepted the day of the event. Each participant will receive a complimentary drawstring bag and program materials.

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THESE ARE just a sampling of the plastic bags that have been collected from 16 State College area elementary schools during the first six weeks of a recycling challenge.

School plastic bag recycling challenge a success STATE COLLEGE — A total of 16 State College area elementary schools are currently competing in an eightweek plastic bag recycling challenge. During the first six weeks, more than 150,000 plastic bags, or approximately 2,000 pounds of plastic, have been collected from the schools. All 16 participating schools will be rewarded with a Trex recycled plastic lumber park bench — made from 10,000 recycled plastic bags — as well as a Trex plastic lumber bird house. The top two schools will each receive enough Trex recycled plastic lumber to make a raised garden bed, $50 in “seed” money, and compost to help their garden grow.

Both Weis Markets and the Trex Company donated all of the benches. Lowe’s Home Improvement is kicking in the lumber and the Boy Scouts will build the raised garden beds. “You can’t just toss bags into a curbside recycling bin,” said Mimi Cooper of the Centre Region Council of Governments. “It’s really a matter of training us all to take plastic bags and plastic wraps back when we shop at the store. Most retail stores have bins designated for recycling bags. We just need to remember to do it, and there’s no better way to learn than through our children.” The plastic bags collected by the schools will be sent to the Trex Com-

pany and recycled into plastic lumber. The winning schools will be announced on Monday, April 21. Participating schools include CLC Charter School, Corl Street Elementary, Easterly Parkway Elementary, Ferguson Township Elementary, the State College Friends School, Goddard School, Gray’s Woods Elementary, Houserville Elementary, Lemont Elementary, Mt. Nittany Elementary, Nittany Christian School, Nittany Valley Charter School, Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Park Forest Elementary, Radio Park Elementary and Young Scholars Charter School.

Fundraiser scheduled Craft fair, egg hunt set STATE COLLEGE — The fourth annual Silent Auction and Wine Pairing Event to benefit the Children’s Dyslexia Center will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center at 1450 S. Atherton St., State College. Dyslexia is the most common reading disability. It threatens to deprive 15 percent of children of a normal childhood and family life. Tickets can be purchased at The Growing Tree, located at 202 S. Allen St., or at the Children’s Dyslexia Center, located at 2766 W. College Ave. For more information, call (814) 571-2878.

SPRING MILLS — The Old Gregg School annual spring craft fair and community egg hunt will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at 106 School St., Spring Mills. This annual event benefits the non-profit community and recreation center. There will be a variety of handcrafted products by local artisans and homegrown food items. This event is sponsored by Girl Scout Troops 41224 and 41232 and the ninth grade CCD class of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church. For more information, call (814) 422-8582 or email oldgreggschool@aol.com.

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Spring Sports Preview State High girls’ lacrosse squad has high expectations By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A closer look at the State College Area High School girls’ lacrosse squad: Head coach — Mark Mahon, second season. 2013 record — 18-2. Key departures — Katie Mahon, Kristin Sonsteby and Anna Stevenson. Returning letter winners — Annie Hughes, Carrie Mahon, Caitlin McGlaughlin, Kendall Loviscky, Darien Miller, Renee Olivett, Brooke Shaffer, Olivia Stahl, Lauren Sonsteby, Sam Washell and Caroline Friberg. Strengths — According to Mahon, the seasoned squad has many strengths. “Our strength is our experience and speed. We have eight players returning who were starters on last year’s PIAA state quarterfinalist team. Additionally, we expect to have additional speed on the defensive end of the field. Concerns — There are several concerns for Mahon as he readies for his second season at the helm of the Lady Little Lions. “Katie Mahon (Mid-Penn first team all star) represented a significant portion of our goals scored, assists, draw controls, ground balls and provided great leadership (team captain) to last year’s team,” Mahon

explained. “The loss of Katie and Anna Stevenson (Mid-Penn honorable mention) in the midfield due to graduation presents a significant hole in the midfield. Additionally, Kristin Sonsteby (Mid-Penn first team all star and team captain) held our opponents to less than seven goals per game and we relied on her as our last line of defense and is a huge hole to fill.” Mahon’s got some other concerns as well. “Our main concerns will be filling the holes mentioned above (midfield and goalie), staying healthy, and how quickly our new captains will grow into their leadership roles,” he said. Outlook — Last season, the Lady Little Lions were able to sneak up on some teams. They probably won’t be able to do that this year. “We finished as the second best team in the Mid-Penn last year and we expect to be a serious contender for winning the conference title this year,” Mahon said. “Last year was the first time a State College girls’ lacrosse team made it to the state quarterfinals and this year we expect to strive to exceed that milestone and raise the bar a little higher.” Circle these dates — vs. Kennett Square (April 5); at Cumberland Valley (April 8); vs. Lower Dauphin (April 10); at SpringFord (April 21); vs. Hershey (May 3).

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THE STATE COLLEGE Area High School girls’ lacrosse team returns 11 letter winners for the 2014 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kendall Loviscky, Sam Watshell, Renee Olivett, Darien Miller and Annie Hughes. Back row, from left, are Olivia Stahl, Caroline Friberg, Caitlin McGlaughlin, Carrie Mahon, Brooke Shaffer and Lauren Sonsteby.

Penns Valley boys’ track and field squad hoping for success By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the 2014 Penns Valley boys’ track and field squad: Head coach — Drew Welch, third season. Assistant coaches — Lynda Federinko (girls’ head coach), Steve Shawver, JD Kubalak, Shawnee Heckman, Carly Lynch, Pat Federinko, Chris Houtz, Domer Smeltzer, Holli Kubalak, Tyler Shawver and Kendyl Paolini. 2013 record — 3-4. Key departures — Logan Bonar, Doran Tucker and Mike Decker. Returning letter winners — Nic Fuller, Gino Nicosia, Collin Egelhoff, Ryan Riegel, Liam Benfer, Bryan Wasson and Dan Kozar. Strengths — “We will be a well-balanced team across all events with many athletes contributing to our team point total. Our total number of athletes participating is up from last year,” said Welch. “This will allow for more flexibility with line-ups against oppos-

ing teams. Senior Liam Benfer and junior Dan Kozar will lead our sprinters. Junior Collin Egelhoff and senior Ben Engle will lead our throwers. Seniors Haven Tucker, Bryan Wasson and Jason Thoms will lead the way in our jumping events. Juniors Nick Fuller and Gino Nicosia will once again be major contributors for the mid-distance and distance group.” Concerns — Welch has some concerns of his team. “We do not return any PIAA state qualifiers, and it will require a strong team effort each week to come home with the ‘W’,” Welch said. Outlook — “We will once again be competitive in the Mountain League,” Welch said, “and we look forward to the new Mountain League Championships at Bald Eagle Area on May 7.” Circle these dates — vs. Central and Bellefonte at Central (April 15); at LHU Bald Eagle Invitational (April 18); vs. Clearfield and Huntingdon (April 22); at West Central Coaches Meet (May 2); at Mountain League Championships (May 7); at District 6 Championships (May 13); at PIAA Championships (May 23 and 24).

THE PENNS VALLEY Area High School boys’ track and field team returns seven letter winners for the 2014 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Nic Fuller, Gino Nicosia and Collin Egelhoff. Back row, from left, are Ryan Riegel, Liam Benfer, Bryan Wasson and Dan Kozar.

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Penns Valley girls’ track and field squad expects more success By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the Penns Valley Area High School girls’ track and field squad: Head coach — Lynda Federinko, fourth season. Assistant coaches — Carly Lynch, JD Kubalak and Shawnee Heckman. 2013 record — 6-1 (Mountain League). Key departures — Carolyn Darr, Grace Gover, Brandi Heckman and Bethany Wasson. Returning lettter winners — Emma Federinko, Jenny Manning, Anna Bair, Nicole Bienert, Valerie Kubalak, Alyssa Limbaugh, Destiny Andrus, Angelica Emel, Marissa Hettinger, Kayla Bracken, Kiley Orndorf, Chelsea Emel, Rachel Long and Naomi Olsen-Zelman. Strengths — According to Federinko, the squad will rely on its seniors.

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THE PENNS VALLEY Area High School girls’ track and field team returns 14 letter winners for the 2014 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Emma Federinko, Jenny Manning, Anna Bair, Nicole Bienert and Valerie Kubalak. Middle row, from left, are Alyssa Limbaugh, Destiny Andrus, Angelica Emel and Marissa Hettinger. Back row, from left, are Kayla Bracken, Kiley Orndorf, Chelsea Emel, Rachel Long and Naomi Olsen-Zelman.

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Penns Valley prepares return to winning ways By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the Penns Valley Area High School softball team: Head coach — Don Lucas, 13th season. Assistant coaches — Jeff Wiest, Gregg Evans and Kasey Packer. 2013 record — 10-11. Key departures — Madisyn Sharer, Maggie Lynch and Morgan Royer. Returning letter winners — Megan Houser, Courtney Ironside, Ashley Struble, Tangie Lyons, Nikki Harbaugh, Kayleigh Jones and Cassidy Brown. Strengths — Lucas expects the returning experienced infield to be the key to the success of the Lady Rams with strong senior leadership guiding the underclassmen. Concerns — “Our biggest concern right now is the weather,” explained Lucas. “We need to get outside so our younger players, and really every player, can get experience playing on a regulation field.” Outlook — “We are all excited getting the season started,” explained Lucas. “We have had a great pre-season camp. The se-

nior leadership has been outstanding. The underclassmen and incoming freshmen are working very hard on their game. We have three pitchers who have been working all year preparing for the season, so we are very optimistic for the upcoming season.” Early season — “I look for this team to be very competitive,” stated Lucas. “We will have some youth mixed in with the starting line-up that will go through the normal growing pains playing a varsity schedule. Saying that, I feel very good with the experienced players that will playing around them. This group has been down this road of breaking into a starting line-up as ninth graders so that experience will be instrumental in the growth of this team.” Circle these dates — Lucas wouldn’t single out any specific games or dates. “The league will be as tough as ever,” said Lucas of the highly competitive Mountain League. “The Centre County teams are strong and well coached. If you don’t bring your ‘A’ game to the table, it could be a long day. We look forward to competing and know very well that all our playing dates are important games.”

THE PENNS VALLEY Rams softball team returns seven letter winners for the 2014 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Ashley Struble, Megan Houser and Kayleigh Jones. Back row, from left, are Cassidy Brown, Courtney Ironside and Nikki Harbaugh. Missing from photo: Tangie Lyons.

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Penns Valley baseball squad plans to get over the hump By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — A closer look at the Penns Valley Area High School baseball team: Head coach — Chuck Romig, 13th season. Assistant coaches — John Bowersox and Martin Tobias. 2013 record — 9-10. Key departures — Max Bair, Logan Coursen, Cody Luse and Dakota Schrenkel. Returning letter winners — Cameron Tobias, Andrew Deardorff, David Fox, Anthony Montressor, Taylor Collison, Luke Weaver, LJ Johnson, Colton Treaster, Wyatt Sharp, Kevin Butts, Adam DeGarmon and Davey Keller. Strengths — According to Romig, the 2014 Rams are extremely coachable. “We expect the experience in the field, ability to

score runs and drive the ball, veteran leadership, coachable kids who buy into our system,” he said. Concerns — If there’s an area of concern, it’s the pitching. “The one concern would be the lack of varsity experience on the mound (only Tobias, DeGarmo and LJ Johnson have seen more than a few varsity innings), but we are looking forward to this season and what it will bring,” Romig said. Outlook — Romig hopes that his squad can get over .500 this season. “We do have a very positive outlook; if we shore up our defense and pick a few more balls up consistently and if we can keep hitters off balance as a pitching staff we’ll win our fair share of games,” Romig said. Circle these dates — at Bald Eagle Area (April 8); at Philipsburg-Osceola (April 17); at Bellefonte (April 22); vs. Bald Eagle Area (May 1).

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

THE PENNS VALLEY Area High School baseball team returns 12 letter winners for the 2014 season. Picutre, front row, from left, are David Fox, Anthony Montresor, Andrew Deardorff, Taylor Collison, LJ Johnson and Colton Treaster. Back row, from left, are Adam DeGarmon, Cameron Tobias, Luke Weaver, Kevin Butts, Davey Keller and Wyatt Sharp.

Bellefonte boys’ track and field squad looks for continued success By CHRIS MORELLI

editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the Bellefonte Area High School boys’ track and field squad: Head coach — Seth Miller, sixth season. 2013 record — 8-4 overall, 7-0 Mountain League. Key departures — Ben Gibboney, Sean Gipson, Andrew O’Donnell, Garrett Pensak, Austin Ranck, Mitchell Smith, Matthew Swartz, Michael Trowbridge and Cody Walter. Returning letter winners — Dillon Ault, Josh Cetnar, Matt Dabiero, Brett Finley, Mitchell Grasser, Michael O’Donnell, Matt Querns, Bryce Steiner and Daniel Tanney. Key newcomers — Jonathan Buchanan, Michael Fratangelo, Ian Hoaglund, Nick Howe, Noah Gaus, Spencer Massie, Mitchell Pensak, Blaze Shoemaker, Nathan Wert, Josh Brungart, Matt Feldman, Branson Harpster, Arian Okhovat and Josiah Stickles, Outlook — The Red Raiders lost the bulk of their point scorers on the track after winning the Mountain League for the first time in 30 years, but with the loss of the point scorers the opportunity exists for the younger athletes on the team to step forth and continue to help build the Bellefonte track and field team into a championship caliber team. Bellefonte returns two first team league all-

star selections in Mitchell Grasser and Matt Querns, who are the top returning throwers. They will be accompanied by newcomer Matt Feldman. On the track, the last remaining member of the school record setting 3,200-meter relay team, Brett Finley, looks to be relied upon to help the team continue to be successful. Look for Finley to be competitive in everything from the 400-meter run through the 1,600-meter run. Matt Dabiero and Michael O’Donnell are pushing each other in the longer distance races while O’Donnell also adds his skills in the triple jump and high jump. The 400 and both hurdle races are young with the exception of Josh Cetnar who is the returning hurdler and excels in the 300 intermediate hurdles. The boys’ pole vault is led by Dillon Ault and freshman Nathan Wert. Long jump will be led by Bryce Steiner who is also doubling up on the 400 and 800 with an occasional 300 hurdles mixed in for safe measure. He will also factor in the 1,600-meter relay team. With the team being young, there is still a lot for the coaches to figure out. However, according to coach Miller, the team has a great attitude and work ethic. Circle these dates — at Brookville Invite (April 5); at West Central Coaches Meet, Altoona (May 2); at Mountain League Championship (May 7); District 6 Class AAA Championship (May 15).

Bellefonte girls’ track and field squad ready to improve By CHRIS MORELLI

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BELLEFONTE — A closer look at the Bellefonte Area High School girls’ track and field squad: Head coach — Seth Miller, sixth season. 2013 record — 4-8 overall, 4-3 Mountain League. Key departure — Laynie Steen. Returning letter winners — Cas-

sandra Book, Jessica Book, Sara Caldana, Kaitlyn Devore, Alexis Franks, Anya Hoaglund, Morgan Mills, Lydia Musser, Kaitlin Rogers, Brooke Shirey, Olivia Spratt, Rachel White, Kaitlyn Womer and Sadie Woodring. Key newcomers — Solana Barrier, Erinn Cavanaugh, Esther Ebeling, Raisa Gregor, Tiana Kline, Aubrey Kuhn, Anna Lawrence, Rose Maggs, Madison Marucci, Samantha McCarthy, Lindsey Schoch, Hailey Seibel,

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

THE BELLEFONTE AREA High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams return a host of letter winners for the 2014 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Cassie Book, Kaitlin Rogers, Alexis Franks, Sara Caldana, Anya Hoaglund, Rachel White, Morgan Mills and Lydia Musser. Middle row, from left, are Brett Finley, Sadie Woodring, Brooke Shirey, Olivia Spratt, Jess Book, Kaitlyn Womer and Michael O’Donnell. Back row, from left, are Josh Cetnar, Matt Querns, Mitch Grasser, Daniel Tanney, Matt Dabiero and Bryce Steiner.

Summer Shirey and Gaby Rosado Outlook — The Lady Red Raiders return a bulk of their talent from last year, with only the loss of one senior. However, they are still young with almost two-thirds of the team being freshman and sophomores. Look for the Lady Red Raiders to make a strong push in the Mountain League this year. The team returns Bellefonte girls, Page 22

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End of the Road

Penn State sees its season end in blowout loss to Stanford By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

This was not the way they wanted to go out. The Penn State women’s basketball team, and especially the senior class, had its eyes focused higher and its heart set on getting deeper into the NCAA tournament. They had been to the Sweet 16 three of the last four seasons, and 2014 was the year to finally win that Regional Semifinal game. The problem was that they ran into a confident and comfortable Stanford team, 32-3, playing at home in front of a packed house of their own fans at the Maples Pavilion on the Stanford campus. They also ran into 6-foot-4 Stanford All-America center Chiney Ogwumike, who poured in 29 points and cleared 15 rebounds as she led the Cardinal to an 82-57 victory over the Lady Lions. Ogwumike also had help. Three other Cardinal scored in double figures — Amber Orrange (18 points), Mikaela Reuff (11) and Lili Thompson (11) — and the Stanford team out-rebounded the bigger Lions 41-33. “They’re an outstanding team and they’ve won 30-plus games,” Penn State coach Coquese Washington said. “It’s not just Chiney Ogwumike; they’ve got other players that are capable of stepping up and making big plays. “I thought Orrange did that. I thought Mikaela (Reuff) did that. I thought Thompson hit some big and timely shots. When you’ve got contributions coming from a number of different people it’s tough to stop a run and make a run of your own.” Penn State did make a run early, a 7-0 one that gave it a four-point, 19-15 lead. But Stanford answered immediately and ran off 14 consecutive points to take a 29-15 lead. By halftime, the lead was 44-30, and the balanced Cardinal inexorably built on that lead throughout the second half. Every time Penn State threatened to make a move, Ogwumike or Reuff or Orrange was there with a big basket or an offensive rebound and put-back. Add all of that to the fact that Stanford concentrated heavily on stopping Penn State guard Maggie Lucas, holding her to just six points in the game and none during the final 25-plus minutes of play, and it becomes apparent that this day was all Stanford. “I thought they did an outstanding job

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PENN STATE’S Maggie Lucas, center, is consoled by assistant coach Fred Chmiel, left, and guard/forward Jenny DeGraaf (41) while sitting on the bench during the second half of a regional semifinal game against Stanford. The Cardinal won the game, 82-57. on her (Lucas),” Washington said. “She didn’t get very many clean, open looks. She put the ball on the floor. They ran secondary and tough defenders at her. Then they just made her take tough shots all night. “I thought offensively we didn’t exhibit enough patience. Once we got down a little bit, I thought we shot too quickly and we didn’t really make them work enough on the defensive end of the floor. That allowed them to get out in transition a little bit to get some easy baskets and go on a couple of the runs that they went on.” This loss may be deflating for the Lady Lions, but the four seniors — Lucas, Talia East, Dara Taylor, and Ariel Edwards — can leave the program with their heads high. This group won 101 games, and they played in the NCAA tournament four consecutive years. They made the Sweet 16

three times, and they won the Big Ten regular-season championship three years in a row. Lucas was Big Ten Player of the Year twice, and this season she, Edwards and Taylor all won Big Ten awards. The 22-point victory over Florida in Round 2 of this year’s tournament was in many ways a highlight film of how far this group came in four years and how well they were capable of playing. It just wasn’t to be against a Stanford team that is tough to beat at home anyway, much less in a NCAA Regional Semifinal. Washington commented about how difficult that was for her team. “I think it’s an extremely difficult task,” she said. “I’m glad the NCAA has gone back to neutral sites in the regional next year moving forward. I think that’s important for our game. “But that’s the path that we had at hand

today, and I think it’s on one hand a good experience for our kids to come out and play in Maples Pavilion and play on this campus and have this kind of game. But in terms of the competitive equity for the NCAA Tournament, I’m glad we’re going back to neutral sites for the regionals.” If Penn State is to be on that neutral court next year, it will be with a completely new cast of players. Penn State will have only one senior returning — 6-foot-5 forward Tori Waldner — along with 6-6 junior Candice Agee and a highly-regarded recruiting class of six players who will be sophomores next season. Washington said after the win against Florida that an NCAA Second Round loss to DePaul in their freshman season inspired this senior class to excel. She is no doubt hoping that this loss to Stanford will be as instructive and inspiring for the new group of Lady Lions.

Bellefonte wins slugfest with P-O, 13-12 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

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BELLEFONTE’S ANDY STOVER prepares to tag Philipsburg-Osceola’s Tanner Wilson during Monday’s game at P-O. The Red Raiders hung on for a wild 13-12 win. helped Bellefonte to hold on for a razorthin 13-12 victory. With Bellefonte ahead 13-8 in the bottom of the sixth, P-O rallied for three runs to close to within 13-11. But the fourth run, with the potential tying run at second, was cut down at the plate when a precision Derrick Fries to

Doylan Dietrich to Andy Stover relay beat Tanner Wilson to the plate for the second out in the inning. Reliever Josh Weaver then got Tanner Lamb to ground out to end the threat and preserve the Raider lead. Slugest, Page 19

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Looking ahead: Sanderson has plenty of holes to fill in 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK — The whistles have gone silent, the mats are rolled up, the singlets are washed and put away, and the trophies are already starting to gather dust. Another wrestling season is in the books and that included, of course, another national championship for the Penn State Nittany Lions. That’s four and counting. If Penn State wants to make it five in a row, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, it has some questions to answer, starting with its lineup. 125: Nico Megaludis has one more chance to win a championship. There is absolutely no doubt no one will outwork him this offseason or next season. After finishing second-secondthird, Megaludis will work like a man possessed. 133: You would think this is a crucial offseason for incumbent starter Andy Elder Jimmy Gulibon. His first season as a covers Penn State starter showed glimpses of greatness wrestling for The and long bouts of underproduction. If Centre County Gazette. Email he can’t start realizing the great promhim at sports@ ise the coaches clearly feel he has, it centrecounty might be time to cede the spot to the gazette.com. less talented but more reliable Jordan Conaway. 141: Zain Retherford placed fifth as a true freshman and his ceiling is very high. He will be among the favorites to win a national championship at this weight in 2014-15. 149: With James English, the feel-good story of the season, gone, this weight figures to come down to two others — Andrew Alton or Zack Beitz. Alton will be coming off another shoulder surgery. Beitz was the starter most of last season before losing a wrestle-off to English. Of course, true freshman Jason Nolf could emerge here, too. 157: In his senior season, Dylan Alton figures to have a lot to prove. He finished third at the NCAA tournament as a freshman and came up short his next two times. This is his last chance to grab the championship most thought he was primed to claim after his freshman campaign. 165: Who will replace David Taylor? No one. That’s impossible. But someone has to start here. It could be redshirt freshman Garrett Hammond or it could be incoming freshman Bo Nickal out of Allen, Texas. 174: Matt Brown is the starter here. He’ll be among the favorites to win the weight come March. 184: Who will replace Ed Ruth? No one. That’s impossible. But someone has to start here. It could be Matt McCutcheon or Wes Phipps. 197: Morgan McIntosh is the starter here. He’ll be

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among the favorites to win the championship come March. 285: This figures to be Jimmy Lawson’s position to lose. Jon Gingrich is a capable backup. However, true freshman Nick Nevills may have something to say about who starts. Penn State will have plenty of talent, but it will be an uphill climb to a fifth straight championship. However, if anyone can get it done, Cael Sanderson has shown he can.

team on the mat in Morgantown, W.Va. After 36 years at the helm of the WVU Mountaineers, Turnbull is out. Athletic director Oliver Luck announced Friday he wouldn’t be renewing Turnbull’s contract and a nationwide search for his replacement has started. So, this fall, a new coach will be in the Mountaineers’ corner for the first time since 1979. Here’s hoping Turnbull was part of this decision and embraced it. Anyone who gives 36 years of his life to one cause deserves to at least be part of the conversation about when his career should end.

BIG TEN RULES

The Big Ten dominated the proceedings at the NCAAs, once again. The conference claimed 34 of 80 All-Americans, 43 percent. The next best was the four-team Big 12 with 11. Next came the EIWA with 10, ACC with nine, MAC with eight, EWL with three, SoCon with two, Pac 12 with two, and West Region had one. The Big Ten had 10 finalists. The Big 12 had five. The Big Ten claimed six champions.

DONE AND DONE

Oklahoma State 125-pounder Eddie Klimara gave new meaning to ending his season. The 20-year-old Cowboy did it with some finality in Oklahoma City. At around 9:30 or 10 p.m. on Friday night, he was eliminated from the tournament, losing an overtime decision to Iowa’s Cory Clark. Around three hours later, at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, he was arrested for suspicion of possession of cocaine and public drunkenness at a place called the Redneck Yacht Club. Apparently OSU coach John Smith learned of his 125-pounder’s transgressions because only nine Cowboy starters appeared on the raised mat Saturday night to receive the NCAA third-place trophy. Klimara was the missing starter. He has been dismissed from the team.

BEING DIPLOMATIC

Franklin and Marshall 141-pounder Rick Durso placed eighth in Oklahoma City. He is the Diplomats’ first AllAmerican since 1981. Franklin and Marshall, by the way, is a Division III school in everything but wrestling.

KEEP WATCHING

ESPN has increasingly expanded its coverage of the NCAA Championships. Admittedly, it’s a tough tournament to cover since through the first four of six sessions, there are eight mats of action going on at any one time. It takes a lot of research and a keen eye to put all of that activity into context. Apparently, viewers like what they’re seeing. An ESPN release says viewership this year was up 39 percent. That’s a significant increase, one that will surely keep ESPN coming back. Any exposure wrestling can get, especially ESPN’s TV coverage, is great for the sport.

AN EYE TOWARD 2015

One final thought before we put this season to bed. Lots of teams bring back wrestlers who scored points at this year’s tournament. But which are the top five, the de facto favorites, going into next season? Well, based solely on wrestlers who participated in this year’s tournament and scored points, here’s the top five returning teams and the number of points they return. Numbers two through five should come as no surprise; number one will make you shake your head: 5. Oklahoma State University, 50 4. Penn State University, 51.5 3. Cornell University, 53 2. University of Minnesota, 55 1. Edinboro University of Pa., 57

TURNBULL OUT AT WEST VIRGINIA

His teams never won an NCAA championship, but they did claim their fair share of All-Americans and the occasional national champion. Craig Turnbull always seemed to put a competitive

Slugest, from page 18 The Mounties were back in the bottom of the seventh, however, and closed to within 13-12 after a RBI ground-out by Nick Gray. Curtis Matsko was on third and just one out, and P-O was a hit or sacrifice away from tying the game when Caleb Pepperday hit a sharp grounder to third. Kuhn fielded the ball and saw Matsko leaning toward home, ready to run on the throw. Kuhn didn’t throw it; instead he dove and beat Matsko back to third base and tug him for the second out. Bellefonte’s fourth pitcher, Noah Perryman, then struck out Mitch Winters looking to end the game and give the Raiders their first win of the season. “Aware of his surroundings,” Bellefonte coach Jeremy Rellinger said about Kuhn, “and there were a couple times in the game when we weren’t aware of our surroundings, it seemed like. “But he had time to make the play and he went right after it. And we like to see that aggressiveness out of our fielders.” The game began slowly with neither team able to generate much offense except for a P-O run in the first inning. That all changed in the third. In the top, Bellefonte sent 14 batters to the plate and pushed across eight runs to take an 8-1 lead. The big blow was a two-run, bases-loaded, line drive double to the left field wall by Vance Przybys that put the Raiders ahead 5-1. “I think the count was two balls, two strikes,” Przybys said, “and I was a little nervous, bases loaded, two outs. And then the pitcher gave me a little high strike and I just went into it. It felt really good, two RBIs, getting us ahead like that.” Not to be outdone, the Mounties countered with seven runs in the bottom of the inning to tie the game at 8-8. Gray, Winters, Tanner Wilson, Tanner Lamb and Travis Arnold all had RBIs in the inning. “Our guys are scrappy, and we have a lot of team chemistry,” Philipsburg coach Doug Sankey said, “and that goes a long way in high school baseball. But we’ve been down two games in a row now, today 8-1, and you have to be perfect. When you get down that much early, everything has to go right for you to get back into the game.” Two innings later, Bellefonte added another five runs on RBIs by Kuhn, Fries and Prsybys to go ahead 13-8. P-O was game again though, but this time, the Raiders had just enough leather to hold the Mounties off. “You like to come out on top, no matter what,” Rellinger said, “but in the course of the game it is also eliminating mistakes. In a 13-12 game, there are going to be mistakes along the way and you look to correct them the next time out.”

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earlier this year, is so much more than a hockey player. I was reminded that Penn State continues to be at the forefront of student philanthropy — the men’s team hosted a THON child and the women’s squad smashed a program attendance record while raising more than $5,000 for THON and WBCA Pink Zone. I learned there was a passionate hockey fan somewhere inside of me, and now I have one more reason to love Penn State. And I’m not alone. I talked to people who attended their first-ever Penn State hockey game this past season, and everyone plans on returning to Pegula next season. Chances are that next year will be more successful than this past season, and the year after that even better. And it’s important not to overlook the women’s team: Brandwene and his players have started something that, I feel, has some serious potential to be special much sooner than their record may indicate. A lot was written and said about the history of Penn State hockey in the lead-up to this season. Not surprisingly, Joe Battista’s name continually came up, as it should have. The former Icers coach and athletic administrator spearheaded Penn State’s program for decades. He famously is on record as saying he came to Penn State, in part, because he was told a new hockey arena was on the horizon. That was more than 30 years ago. In the pre-season press conference at which Battista spoke, the first question was what this season meant to him personally, not necessarily to Penn State or to the area. He spoke passionately, enthusiasm bursting through. Moments later, he led a media tour, during which he was asked questions I’m sure he had already answered a few hundred times. During a break in the tour, I asked him how many tours he had led, and he told me about 500. I stood waiting for the punchline, but there was none. Here was Battista, a man who had shown the locker rooms, workout facilities and suites to more than 500 groups, and he was displaying the same amount of excitement as I imagine he had on that very first such occasion. I guess the joy of receiving your dream after waiting for a few decades doesn’t wear off that easily. Battista has since moved on, having taken a job with Terry Pegula’s company. Battista’s gone, but his dream is still here. On some level, I was always jealous of fans who could say they saw Joe Paterno’s first game, or witnessed Penn State’s first national championship, or saw the Nittany Lion men’s basketball team claim the Atlantic-10 title at Rec Hall. I’ll never know what any of those experiences were like, but I have a little bit of a consolation prize in attending opening night at Pegula. It was a moment I’ll probably always remember. If you were there, you know what I mean.

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Penn State baseball defending home field By JOHN PATISHNOCK sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Six times Rob Cooper and his team have played at home this season, and six times they’ve faced the same result: the one they want. The Penn State baseball squad stayed unbeaten at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, sweeping Northwestern in an abbreviated series last weekend; weather wiped out Sunday’s series finale. Penn State (12-13, 2-0 in Big Ten) stayed unbeaten at home this year, as of Tuesday night, when the Nittany Lions hosted Youngstown State. Penn State won its third consecutive series and fourth of this year and is off to its best start in the Big Ten since 2007. Patience was key for Penn State in both games. The Nittany Lions drew 19 walks between both contests while also overcoming early Northwestern leads in both games. The Wildcats (4-19, 1-4) scored three runs in the first inning Saturday after a two-out error. If Penn State was momentarily rattled, the players quickly got over it. Cooper, Penn State’s first-year coach, said the Nittany Lions came into the dugout with the right mindset after the top of the first, which displayed the team’s growth since the start of the season. “Earlier in the year, that might have been it for our guys,� Cooper said. “But they were like, ‘We’re going to play here and we’ve still got time, we’ve still got a game,’ and they did a heck of a job.� After their initial burst, the Wildcats never managed to consistently produce enough offense to keep up with Penn State, scoring in only two other innings. Freshman Dakota Forsyth (1-1) tossed 52⠄3 innings of relief for Penn State, al-

lowing two runs on four hits. He struck out one and also walked a batter. Penn State’s offense, meanwhile, continually applied pressure by racking up base runners: All nine Nittany Lions in the lineup reached base via a hit or a walk. “And we scored 10 runs,� Cooper said after the game, rattling off the numbers. “That tells you something.� Cooper has a unique mantra: He doesn’t talk about having a great hitting team, but rather having a good offensive team. Cooper says he stresses to his team the importance of winning what he coined “the freebie war.� This point shone through over the weekend: Penn State amassed less hits than Northwestern in each game but scored nearly twice the amount of runs, outscoring the Wildcats 17-9. The Nittany Lions managed this by maximizing at-bats. Case in point: Greg Guers. The redshirt sophomore designated hitter finished just 1-for-4 Saturday, but he made the most of his one hit, driving a 0-2 pitch back up the middle for an RBI. He also added a sacrifice fly for another run scored. “Adversity shows what you really need to address,� Cooper said after Saturday’s win, saying sometimes it’s just a matter of focusing in on smaller adjustments. Penn State kicked off the series with a 7-3 victory Friday, scoring all its runs in the middle innings. Junior first baseman J.J. White finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored, and Guers went 2-for-5 with two RBIs and a run. Ian Parvin (2-1), a senior, tossed 21⠄3 innings in relief for the victory. Parvin didn’t allow a run while allowing two hits and striking out one. Most teams in the Big Ten will pose more of a challenge than Northwestern, but the two-game sweep was

Free golf event scheduled for April 5 STATE COLLEGE — Recreation, Park and Tourism Management students, in collaboration with the Penn State Golf Courses, are offering a free golf event for children called “Stress Free to the Tee.� The event is for children ages five through 10, and a parent or guardian, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Since April is Stress Awareness Month, “Stress Free to the Tee� is aimed to promote the health benefits that golf and other activities have on the mind and body. Yoga, muscle relaxation and other stress management techniques will be interwoven throughout the program. Activities include contests, games, arts and crafts, golf

cart tours and prizes. Refreshments will be provided. “Stress Free to the Tee� will be held at the Penn State Golf Courses, 1523 W. College Ave. in State College. Registration is required and the event is limited to the first 30 junior golfers and a parent or guardian. Register at www.stressfreetothetee.weebly.com or contact the event team at stressfreetothetee@gmail.com. All of the event planners have had a Pennsylvania State Police background check, obtained a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance, and are graduates of Penn State’s “Building A Safe Penn State� mandated reporter training.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PENN STATE baseball coach Rob Cooper is seeing some improvement from his squad after a 5-12 start to the 2014 campaign.

also noteworthy in that it allowed Penn State to climb within a game of .500. After playing their first 17 games on the road, the Nittany Lions had a 5-12 record as recently as a few weeks ago. Now they’ve won seven of their last eight games, with a road series at Purdue this weekend before returning for a home contest against West Virginia on Tuesday. Home, road, it doesn’t really matter for Cooper. He’s getting the results he wants. “It’s fun to play at home, but I’m just glad we’re playing well,� Cooper said. “When you can win games at home, then it really helps you moving forward, and then we’ve got to prove that we can win on the road, as well.�

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Eagles look to build on past success By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

WINGATE — A closer look at the Bald Eagle Area High School baseball team: Head coach — Jim Gardner, 14th season. Assistant coaches — Gary Heverly, Andy Bucha, John Jones, Ryan MacNamara, Tyler Womer and Mike Thompson. 2013 record — 15-6, Mountain League co-champions. Key departures — Dylan Womer, Cole Long, Gage Gardner, Logan Reese, Jon Romine and Ben Verbitskey. Returning letter winners — Bryan Greene, Bryce Greene, Ryan Dyke, Nate Cleaver, Tyler Schall and Jeff Bennett. Top newcomers — Jordan Kobolarcik, Brandon Gettig, Ryan Guenot, Jason Jones, Colton Comly, Otis Statham, Dylan Burns, Alex Struble, Travis Reese and Dakota Bartley. Strengths — According to Gardner, the Eagles have excellent players at key positions on the diamond. “We have four four-year starters returning at key positions and prove to

be defensively very strong,” he said. Concerns — Gardner knows that pitching could be a bit of weak spot in 2014. “We may not have some of the power pitching that we are used to,” Gardner said. “However, we do have guys that know how to pitch and understand they need to locate and mix pitches.” Outlook — Gardner believes the team has a good attitude as the 2014 season begins. “We have a very positive outlook on the season. This group is proven winners, however we cannot rest on that and need to understand that any team that we play can beat us if we do not prepare properly and show them due respect,” he said. “There are no easy games. Our schedule is as balanced as ever and as tough as ever. We hope to battle through it with a strong enough record to earn a good seed for the playoffs.” Circle these dates — vs. Penns Valley (April 8); at Bellefonte (April 14); at State College (April 26); vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (April 28); at Penns Valley (May 1); vs. Bellefonte (May 9).

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THE BALD EAGLE Area High School returns six letter winners for the 2014 season. Pictured, front row, from left, are Jeff Bennett and Tyler Schall. Back row, from left, are Bryan Greene, Ryan Dyke, Bryce Greene and Nate Cleaver.

Bellefonte girls, from page 17 top performers in the shot put (Cassie Book), discus (Alexis Franks and Sadie Woodring), and pole vault (Lydia Musser and Kaitlin Rogers). The top returning sprinter is Kaitlyn Womer, who will also be looked upon to lead the team in the 400-meter relay as well as long jump. Morgan Mills returns as a two-time letter winner in long jump and looks to continue to improve in that event. The Lady Red Raiders are still young in the hurdle races with only one returning hurdler at this point in the season, sophomore Olivia Spratt. Spratt and junior Rachel White will be battling for the top spot in high jump while White is also participating in the 400- and 1,600-meter relays. The 400 has an array of talent in that of returning letter winners Kaitlyn Devore and Brooke Shirey while newcomers Samantha McCarthy and Hailey Seibel will both be participating in that event. The 1,600-meter relay returns the entire team from last year, but look for some of the newcomers to push for a spot on that team. The distance group is led by senior Alexis Franks and sophomores Jessica Book and Anya Hoaglund, who qualified for states in cross country. In addition, Maddie Durn has made the transition from sprints to mid-distance and she looks to fill the last spot in the 3,200-meter relay. The Lady Red Raiders have set realistic goals of finishing the season above .500 and with the talent that the team returns, it is a very achievable goal, according to coach Miller. Circle these dates — vs. Philipsburg-Osceola and Clearfield at Clearfield (April 1); vs. Central and Penns Valley at Central (April 15); vs. Central Mountain and Tyrone at Central Mountain; at Mountain League Championships (May 7); at District 6 Class AAA Championships (May 15).

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New play takes root, expands to international tour UNIVERSITY PARK — When the members of the School of Theatre’s Master of Fine Arts acting class of 2014 finish their degrees, they will have a lot more than the Penn State mainstage on their résumés. They will have the experience of performing, marketing and touring — throughout Pennsylvania and internationally — a newly commissioned play that examines issues of race, class, sexuality and discrimination in a way that only live theater can. The School of Theatre commissioned up-and-coming playwright Dominique Morisseau, who recently won the prestigious Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, to write a play for the class of 2014. Commissioning a playwright to create a new work for the graduating class is nothing new — the School of Theatre has been doing it since 2010. But what happened over the past year has taken the students — literally and figuratively — farther than they ever imagined. The play, “Blood at the Root” was inspired by the story of the “Jena Six,” six black teenagers in Jena, La., who were charged with attempted murder for a schoolyard fight after nooses were hung from a tree at their high school. Because previous assaults on black students had generated far lesser penalties, the conviction of the Jena Six sparked protests and civil rights demonstrations across the country. The play “represents the culmination of a deeply personal and highly collaborative process,” says director Steve Broadnax, associate professor of theatre and head of the graduate acting program. “Together we developed a performance piece that celebrates looking beyond our differences in order to move forward.” “Blood at the Root” will play at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center until Saturday, April 5, fresh off the heels of winning the Kennedy Center’s Hip Hop Theater Creator Award, which honors new theatrical works that engage hip hop “as an ever-evolving attitude of contemporary resistance and self-definition.” The cast will accept the award at the Kennedy Center on Monday, April 7. The story of the Jena Six may be one for the history books, but it’s a 21st-century tale that played out in 2006-07. “Many people don’t realize events like this are still happening,” says Tyler Reilly, cast member and managing director for the tour. “This play points to conversations that are begging to be had.” The cast of six — five graduate students and one undergraduate — started those conversations in summer 2013, when they performed the play on a four-city tour of

South Africa, culminating at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. “We knew the play worked in the rehearsal room, but because it’s an American story, we were not sure how it would play out in South Africa,” says Reilly. “What we learned was that the play’s specificity of time, place and culture is actually what allows people to see themselves, their culture and their issues in the piece.” The cast members’ experience in South Africa made them realize they needed to share the play with an even wider audience. When they returned to the United States, they formed their own tour company, designating specific responsibilities, such as managing director and marketing coordinator, to each cast member. They also began working with Penn State’s Office of Student Affairs to schedule performances at the Commonwealth campuses, which began in January. Each presentation of “Blood at the Root” — starting with the South Africa performances last summer — includes a “talkback” at the play’s end, facilitated by Broadnax, a cast member or other associated Penn State faculty. During a talkback session, the facilitator, cast and audience exchange questions and answers about the play’s artistic, technical and social aspects. “It became clear in South Africa that we were starting very important conversations,” says Allison Jaye, marketing coordinator for the tour. “We feel we have a responsibility to provide a space where people can have these discussions. And we take responsibility for what we’re putting out there.” What they’re putting out there is not necessarily easy to discuss, but the talkback sessions have shown that the play resonates with a wide audience. In South Africa, Reilly says, “in every city, we were told why the play was relevant to them and why it was important that we were performing it in their city.” Jaye agrees, noting the play “has really become a conversation with the audiences we’re taking it to.” The response has been humbling, she adds. “It has been bigger and brighter and more enthusiastic than we ever dreamed. It has really become something bigger than us — it has become a ‘service.’ ” Providing that service has also provided the student actors with an experience they never anticipated. Before they performed in South Africa last summer, they never considered a tour, let alone an international one. But this summer, the company will not only return to South Africa in June, but also perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland this August. When Dan Carter, director of the School

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CHRISTIAN THOMPSON rehearsed a scene from the Penn State Centre Stage production of “Blood at the Root” with fellow cast members at the Penn State Downtown Theatre on March 5. The company has been performing the show, inspired by the Jena Six, at campuses throughout the Penn State system. of Theatre, brought up the possibility of a tour, Reilly says, “We knew it was way too good an opportunity to pass up. But we also realized that if we wanted it to happen, we needed to take the reins and make it happen.” Each cast member has a role beyond performing. In addition to managing director and marketing coordinator, there are coordinators for education programs, development, events and production. The students have organized several fundraising performances, including the U.S. premiere of the play at State College Area High School. For Jaye, the experience has taught her anything is possible, if you’re dedicated. “You have to keep up, and you have to get out of your own way. You have to be willing to go at the speed that things are going to take off,” she says. “If one person is dedicated — if I believe in it with all my heart, and dedicate my time, energy and focus to it — then everyone else around me will begin to believe and be dedicated, too. That has been an invaluable lesson.” While “Blood at the Root” is based on a story of racial injustice, the cast says the play is about much more than race. “This is not a Louisiana story; this is our story,” says Jaye. “This is happening here in State College, in Pittsburgh, in southern Cali-

fornia, in Syracuse, N.Y. — all places I call home. And I want audiences to go beyond ‘race’ or deciding ‘this piece is about race.’ It’s not just about that — race is a heavyweight vehicle for the themes that ‘Blood at the Root’ brings up, which I believe are challenge and change.” During the course of developing and performing the play, it became clear the cast had an overarching goal — to get people talking. And if audience response is any indication, they have been successful. “‘Blood at the Root’ doesn’t just stop here,” said an audience member at the Penn State Abington presentation. “It starts here. It plants the seed to have these conversations.” The tour of “Blood at the Root” has been supported by the Penn State School of Theatre, College of Arts and Architecture, Graduate School, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Office of the Vice President for Research, Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses, Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity, Student Affairs, Africana Research Center, Commission for Women, Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity and LGBTA Student Resource Center. For more information on the tour, visit the “Blood at the Root” Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bloodattheroot.

Blueswoman Del Rey visits Art show to be held at Schlow Acoustic Brew Concert Series LEMONT — Del Rey is paving the way for women playing the blues. Rey is the next performer in the spring 2014 season of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series. Her guitar and ukulele playing are influenced by country blues, stride piano, classic jazz and hillbilly boogie. She frequently collaborates with fellow blues guitarist Steve James, who performed at Acoustic Brew in 2012. Her live show is full of complex grooves and sly humor. One review described it as “Virtuosic in just the right way, which is to say, in order to realize a musical idea. A very nice unlikely blend of things, accessible, slightly nostalgic, but fresh and thoughtful.” Rey will perform an unplugged concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road in Lemont. For more information on Rey, visit www.delreyplays.com. Tickets can be purchased online at www.acousticbrew.org, at Webster’s Bookstore Cafe or Nature’s Pantry in State College, or at the door. Penn State students will receive a $2 discount (or refund if purchased online) at the door with a student ID. The spring 2014 season of the Acoustic

STATE COLLEGE — The first-ever exhibition of works by the alumni of the C. Barton McCann School of Art will be featured in Schlow Library’s Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery for the month of April. Lively and diverse, the alumni show will showcase photography, drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture from more than a dozen artists who have studied at the school since it was founded in 2006. A non-profit art school located just outside State College in Petersburg, CBMSA offers visual art classes to emerging artists of all ages. The natural setting and interdisciplinary curriculum help students to create and explore new horizons of artistic

expression. Founded by David and Sandy Corneal in memory of Corneal’s grandfather, Charles Barton McCann, a Philadephia high school art teacher, CBMSA strives to provide outstanding artistic experiences to students in central Pennsylvania. The faculty of local artists teaches classes geared for elementary through high school and adult students. Some of the school’s alumni have gone on to receive degrees from renowned art schools such as Rhode Island School of Design and the Maryland Institute of Art. For more information, visit www.mccannart.org.

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ACCOMPLISHED BLUESWOMAN Del Rey will perform as part of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series on April 5. Brew Concert Series continues with bluegrass band Pesky J. Nixon on Saturday, April 26, and female folk trio Boxcar Lilies on Saturday, May 17. For more information about the series, visit www.acoustic brew.org.

BELLEFONTE — The submission deadline for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition, which aims to showcase the artistic talents of high school students from Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District, is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. The competition is open to students in grades nine through 12 who are residents of the district. Students may submit their entries by dropping off their artwork at one of Rep.

Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson’s district offices, 3555 Benner Pike, Suite 101, in Bellefonte, or 127 W. Spring St., Suite C, in Titusville. The competition will take place in May at the Winkler Gallery of Fine Art in DuBois. The winning artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol, alongside other pieces chosen from students around the country, for one year. For more information, call (814) 8273985.

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 Thursday, April 3 Domenick Swentosky, 8-11 p.m. Friday, April 4 Tommy Wareham, 6-8 p.m. and 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday, April 5 Tommy Wareham, 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, April 6 Ted and Molly, 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 Scott Mangene, 8-10:30 p.m. THE ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-8833 Friday, April 4 Distant Signals, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. BAR BLEU, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-0374 Thursday, April 3 Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 4 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Ted McCloskey and the Hi Fi’s, 10:30 p.m. BILL PICKLE’S TAP ROOM, 106 S. ALLEN ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 272-1172 Friday, April 4 Bill Filer, 5-7 p.m. THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-2892 Wednesday, April 9 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. CAFE 210 WEST, 210 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3449 Thursday, April 3 Public Domain, 10:30 p.m. CHUMLEY’S, 108 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-4446 Thursday, April 3 Kelly Countermine and guests, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Chris Rattie and guests, 8-10 p.m. Sunday, April 6 Harold Taddy’s open mic and variety showcase, 8 p.m. CLEM’S ROADSIDE BAR & GRILL/TOAST, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7666 Thursday, April 3 Kate and Natalie, 9 p.m. (Toast) Friday, April 4 Joe Quick, 9 p.m. ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM, (814) 349-8850 Thursday, April 3 Whiskey Wayne Project, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Ramsay Midwood, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 6 Pure Cane Sugar, 5 p.m. THE GAMBLE MILL, 160 DUNLAP ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 355-7764 Friday, April 4 J. Mac and Junior, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Triple A Blues Band, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 6 The Strayers, 5-7 p.m. GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 353-1008 Thursday, April 3 JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 Biscuit Jam, 6:30 p.m. HOME D PIZZERIA/ROBIN HOOD BREWING CO., 1820 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7777 Friday, April 4 Chris Good, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 David Zentner, 7-10 p.m. INDIGO, 112 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-1031 Friday, April 4 DJ Keigo and Nammo, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, April 5 DJ Kid A.V., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5718 Thursday, April 3 DJ Kid A.V., 10 p.m. Friday, April 4 DJ Kyle Anthony, 10 p.m. Saturday, April 5 DJ Ca$hous, 10 p.m. OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 867-OTTO Friday, April 4 Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 9-11 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Chris Good, 9-11 p.m. THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-1406 Thursday, April 3 Lowjack, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, April 4 Dominic & Noah, 8-10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 pm-2 a.m. Saturday, April 5 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 Go Go Gadget, 10:30 p.m. THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3858 Saturday, April 5 Skoal Brothers, 10:30 p.m. THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, April 3 My Hero Zero, 10 p.m. Friday, April 4 John and Adam, 8-10 p.m., Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Mr. Hand, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 Shake Shake Shake, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 His Boy Elroy, 10:30 p.m. ZENO’S PUB, 100 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-4350 Thursday, April 3 Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 4 AAA Blues Band, 7 p.m., Spider Kelly, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Harold Taddy, 8 p.m., Pure Cane Sugar, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 Natalie Berrena, 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 The Cave Tones, 11 p.m. Z BAR AND THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5710 Sunday, April 6 Jay Vonada Jazz Trio, noon-2 p.m. — Compiled by Marjorie S. Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details. The Centre County Gazette is committed to providing readers with a complete list of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have it listed free in the Gazette, simply email listings to mmiller@centrecountygazette.com.

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Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecounty library.org for days and times. Exhibit — “Healing Transformation” by Michele Rivera will be displayed through Sunday, March 30, at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. This exhibit showcases paintings that speak of an artist’s inner healing journey through creativity. For more information, visit www. thestatetheatre.org. Exhibit — “Landscapes Near and Far” by Sean Bodley will be on display through Monday, March 31, at Schlow Region Centre Library’s Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery, 211 S. Allen St., State College. His photographs represent scenes from the Centre County Grange Fair and Civil War reenactments. Gallery hours are Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays, 1:30 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (814) 237- 6238. Theater — Penn State Centre Stage presents “Blood at the Root,” written by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Steve Broadnax, through Saturday, April 5, at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. Showings are at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. showing on April 5. Visit www.theatre.psu.edu. Exhibit — “From There to Here: Four Decades as a Feminist Artist” by Nancy Youdelman will be on display through Monday, April 7, at the Borland Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Tax Assistance — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for low- and moderate-income individuals and families, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment, through Friday, April 11, at 211. S Allen St., State College. For more information, call (814) 355-6816. Exhibition — “Out of Here,” an exhibition of work by students in special topics courses relating to Judy Chicago, will be on display in Art Alley in the HUB-Robeson Galleries through Sunday, April 27. Visit www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/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 Satur-

days, 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. History/Genealogy — Learn about local history and genealogy with expert researchers at the Historical Museum and PA Room, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org.

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Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200 or email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3–5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Today’s theme is “Testing Ideas.” Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org. What’s Happening, Page 25

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What’s Happening, from page 24 Event — Centre County Library’s systems and emerging technology librarian will give classes and tips on topics such as Facebook, e-readers, smart phones, tablets and other devices from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Burkholder’s Market, 107 Market Drive, Spring Mills. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Seminar — Research Unplugged will present “Heads Up! Kids and Sports-Related Brain Injuries” with Wayne Sebastianelli, director of athletic medicine at Penn State, at 12:30 p.m. in the Pegula Ice Arena Community Room, University Park. Visit www.schlow.org. Craft Class — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host “Hooks & Needles,” an adult craft class, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time from 2 to 3 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “One Book Bingo.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Lego club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Teen Program — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a comic club for high school students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Musser Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow.org. Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Tonight’s theme is “STEAM: Explore Science With Your Family!” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Support Group — A support group for children with Type 1 diabetes and their and families will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 and 2 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. This support group will provide education and information for those who are living with or know someone living with Type 1 diabetes. Call (814) 777-4664 or email hayley. weyhe@mountanittany.org. Children’s Theater — The Penn State Thespians will bring Kevin Henkes’ classic story, “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” to life at 7 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow.org. Performance — Center for the Performing Arts presents The Count Basie Orchestra featuring New York Voices at 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Visit www.cpa.psu.edu. Theater — The Next Stage presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Don Juan In Hell” at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestate theatre.org. Opera — Penn State Opera presents “The Pirates of Penzance” at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Jazz Festival — The Penn State Jazz Festival will take place throughout the day at Esber Recital Hall, University Park. For a schedule of events, visit www.music.psu.edu. Developmental Screenings — Certified therapists will administer developmental screenings and evaluations for newborns to children age 5 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Skills in five major areas will be evaluated: motor, social, cognitive, language and adaptive. For more information, call (814) 235-7818 or visit www. schlow.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Open House — The Palmer Museum of Art will have an “Arts Crawl,” a late-night open house for Penn State students, faculty and community members, until 11 p.m. Throughout campus there will be guided tours, displays of student work, hands-on demonstrations, music by local bands, food, dancing and performances. This event is presented by the Students Organizing the Multiple Arts (SOMA) and the Visual Arts Student Alliance (VASA). For more information, visit www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. 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.

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Support Group — An Alzheimer’s and dementia support group will meet at 1 p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Dinner — St. John’s Catholic Church will have a Lenten seafood and pizza dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Dinners include a choice of haddock, cod, shrimp, salmon or pizza with a vegetable, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, applesauce or fruit cocktail. Ceremony — The College of Arts and Architecture Spring Awards Ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. at Esber Recital Hall, University Park. Visit www.artsand architecture.psu.edu. Dinner — The Aaronsburg Civic Club will have an oyster, shrimp and pork loin dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 315 Aaron Square, Aaronsburg. Meal includes ovenbrowned potatoes, succotash, applesauce, rolls, cake and a drink. Eat in or take out. Tickets are required. Call (814) 349-5977, (814) 380-4599, (814) 571-9725 or (814) 349-5013 to purchase tickets. Dinner — There will be a turkey dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 512 Hughes St., Bellefonte. Performance — Contemporary to classical music selections performed by Penn State graduate students enrolled in the performing arts and professional audition showcases by third-year M.F.A. Acting Program candidates will take place in an exhibition at 7 p.m. at the Playhouse Theatre, University Park. Theater — The Next Stage presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Don Juan In Hell” at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestate theatre.org. Opera — Penn State Opera presents “The Pirates of Penzance” at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Jazz Festival — The Penn State Jazz Festival will take place throughout the day at Esber Recital Hall, University Park. For a schedule of events, visit www.music.psu.edu. Event — The Nittany Mineralogical Society Inc. will sponsor “Minerals Junior Education Day” for students in first through eighth grades and their parents at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap. Visit www.nittanymineral. org. Breakfast — The Centre County Democrats Spring Breakfast will take place at 9 a.m. at the Mountain View Country Club, 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg. Visit www. centrecountydems.com. 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.central pafarmers.com. Craft Fair and Egg Hunt — The Old Gregg School Community annual Spring Craft Fair and Egg Hunt will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 106 School St., Spring Mills. This event is co-sponsored by local Girl Scout Troops 41224 and 41232, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church, the ninth grade CCD class and the Old Gregg School Advisory Board and Tenant Volunteers. There will be food and crafts for sale. Email oldgreggschool@aol.com or call (814) 422-8582. Children’s Theater — The Penn State Thespians will bring Kevin Henkes’ classic story, “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” to life at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www. schlow.org. Children’s Program — “World Stories Alive: Tales in Many Tongues,” for children ages 3 to 8 and their families to learn about different languages and cultures, will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. This week’s language

is French. For more information, visit www.schlow.org. Family Activity — Holt Memorial Library will host “Family Art” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The whole family can join others to make various art projects. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Children’s Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “Sensory Story Time,” a program for children ages 3-10, from 11:30 a.m. to noon at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Through books, songs, movement and therapeutic activities, this program will help children with sensory integration challenges learn better. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Opera — The Metropolitan Opera Live HD presents “La Boheme” at 1 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. There will be a pre-opera talk at noon with Jennifer Trost. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org. Event — Penn State Recreation, Park and Tourism Management students and Penn State Golf Courses will present “Stress Free to the Tee,” a golf event for children ages 5 to 10 and a parent or guardian, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Penn State Golf Courses, 1523 W. College Ave., State College. Visit www.stressfreetothetee.weebly.com to register. 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. Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m. Lecture — Judy Chicago will give a keynote lecture, “Institutional Time: A Critique of Studio Art Education,” at 5:30 p.m. in the Berg Auditorium, Life Sciences Building, University Park. Visit www.judychicago.arted.psu.edu. Dance — The Turbotville Community Hall Corporation will host a public dance with food available from 7 to 10 p.m. at 41 Church St., Turbotville. Funds raised will help restore the building. Call (570) 412-8087. Theater — The Next Stage presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Don Juan In Hell” at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org. Opera — Penn State Opera presents “The Pirates of Penzance” at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Exhibition/Presentations — More than 250 Penn State graduate students will present their research in Alumni Hall and Heritage Hall, as well as the HUB Gallery, from noon to 3 p.m. at the HUB-Robeson Center, University Park. Family Fair — A Salute to the Military Child Family Fun Fair will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Penn State Agricultural Arena, University Park. This event is a kickoff event for the recognition and celebration of April’s Month of the Military Child. Open House — The Nittany Greyhounds will have an open house and rabies clinic from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 30 TLD Circle, Port Matilda. There will be a rabies clinic as well as food, vendors, raffles and prizes. Email natalie@nittany greys.org. Children’s Activity — “Springtime Fun at Schlow,” where children can join Penn State students and make tissue paper butterflies, animal hats and clothespin butterflies, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Department at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow.org or call (814) 865-2264. Children’s Festival — Global Connections and the Penn State Office of Global Programs will have an International Children’s Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. in the State College High School South Building on Westerly Parkway, State College. Enjoy performances, arts and crafts, a silent auction, an international dessert competition and more. Call (814) 863-3927. Event — The Center for the Performing Arts presents “Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo” at 2 p.m. in Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Visit www.cpa.psu.edu. Theater — The Next Stage presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Don Juan In Hell” at 3 p.m. at The State Theatre, What’s Happening, Page 26

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Page 26 What’s Happening, from page 25 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestate theatre.org. Potluck — The Howard Community will have a Lent potluck at 5 p.m. at Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., Howard. Bring a dish based on where your last name falls: A to H, salad; I to Q, main dish; and R to Z, dessert. Exhibition — The Paper Views Exhibition, “Judy Chicago Views,” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Print Study Room at the Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. Visit www.palmermuseum.psu.edu. Concert — Essence of Joy, a choir that focuses on the music from the African and African-American traditions, will take place at 8 p.m. in the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center Worship Hall, University Park. Visit www.clubs.psu.edu/ up/essenceofjoy.

MONDAY, APRIL 7

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. Exhibit — Penn State M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Exhibition 7 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. Support Group — Cancer Survivors’ Association,Inc. will sponsor a caregivers support group from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Conference Room 6 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. For more information, visit www.cancersurvive.org or call (814) 237-2120. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have toddler story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Eat Your Veggies!” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Story Time — The Centre Hall Branch Library will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “S is for Stripes.” 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) 2313076. Event — Centre County Library’s systems and emerging technology librarian will give classes and tips on topics like Facebook, e-readers, smart phones, tablets and other devices. “Facebook Revisited” will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. and “Drop-In Gadget Crash Course” will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Bellefonte Senior Center, 205 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Activity — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will offer a coed field hockey program for third through sixth graders from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex, University Park. This event is provided in cooperation with the Penn State Lady Lion Field Hockey team. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr. org. Knitting Club — Holt Memorial Library will host “Knit Wits,” for beginner, experienced or intermediate knitters, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Knitting Club — A knitting 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. Support Group — A breast cancer support group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. This support group is for newly diagnosed and recovering patients as well as survivors. Call (814) 231-6870 or email angelique.cygan@ mountnittany.org. Event — Arthur Leach, a world traveler and industrial worker, will give a presentation, “Industrial Environmental Impact Around the World: One Worker’s Perspective,” at 7 p.m. at the Foxdale Village Auditorium, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Call (814) 861-3301. Bingo — The State College Knights of Columbus will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 850 Stratford Drive, State College. Practice/Performance — The Nittany Knights will perform a capella barbershop songs at 7:15 p.m. at the South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. For more information, call (814) 7777455, visit www.nittanyknights.org or email jimkerhin@ yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

Coffee Time — Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main St., Howard. Exhibit — Penn State M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Exhibition 7 will take place at the Zoller Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.sova.psu.edu. Story Time — 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.centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Story time for children ages 2 to 7 will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at (814) 235-7817. Luncheon — The Women’s Mid-Day Luncheon will take place at 11:45 a.m. at the Mount View Club, 100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg. This month’s feature will be “In Your Easter Bonnet” with speaker Joyce Hondru. Call (814)

The Centre County Gazette 404-3704. 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 “Flowers in Bloom.” 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 first through fifth grades from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. This month’s theme is “Mission Nutrition.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Event — Centre County Library’s systems and emerging technology librarian will present a gadget course from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. at Halls Market, 491 E. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.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. Event — “Writing Science for the Masses” Roundtable, a Centre County Reads 2014 event sponsored by the Centre for American Literary Studies, will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Downsbrough Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www. schlow.org. Yoga Class — A gentle yoga class will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is designed to have all flows on the floor. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@comcast.net. 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 or who know someone living with diabetes how to manage the diagnosis. Call (814) 231-7194 or email hharpster@mount nittany.org to register. Support Group — An Alzheimer’s and dementia support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Yoga Class — A basics level yoga class will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is intended for those who may have had some prior yoga experience. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@comcast.net. Lecture — “An In-depth Look at Hearing Loss,” with Mount Nittany Physician Group audiologist Leslie Purcell, will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. College Ave., State College. This event will offer education about the prevalence and types of hearing loss. Call (814) 234-6727 to register. Exhibition — The Undergraduate Research Exhibition Performing Arts Showcase will take place at 7 p.m. in Esber Recital Hall, University Park. 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 9

Open House — South Hills School of Business and Technology will have a career day and open house from 8:30 a.m. to noon at each of its three locations: 480 Waupelani Drive, State College; 541 58th St., Altoona; and 124 E. Market St., Lewistown. Explose various associate degree options at South Hills by sitting in on classes, speaking with instructors and students, and pricing financial aid. Register online for the event at www.southhills.edu or call (888) 282-7427. Exhibit — Penn State M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Exhibition 7 will take place at the Zoller Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.sova.psu.edu. Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have baby book time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Book themes will vary throughout April. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Story Time — 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 “Flowers in Bloom.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “Hopping to It.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Program — Children ages 6 months to 2 years can explore science through books and movement during “Baby Explorers” from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscovery space.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076. Lecture — Robin Becker, Penn State professor of English and women’s studies, will give a talk, “Tiger Heron: New Poems,” at 12:10 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art,

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“ESSENCE OF JOY,” a choir that focuses on music from the African and African-American traditions will perform at 8 p.m. on April 6 in the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center Worship Hall at Penn State. University Park. Visit www.palmermuseum.org. Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host its Lego club from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Event — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents “Fly Kids,” a new young bird-watching club, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. For more information, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071. Children’s Activity — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will offer a coed field hockey program for third through sixth graders from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex, University Park. This event is provided in cooperation with the Penn State Lady Lion Field Hockey team. Call (814) 231-3071 or visit www.crpr. org. Spelling Bee — The Ron and Mary Maxwell Community Spelling Bee, honoring Ruth C. Kistler and benefiting Mid-State Literacy Council, will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Foxdale Village Auditorium, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Call (814) 238-1809 or visit www.mid-stateliteracy council.org. Lenten Dinner — St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church will have a Lenten meal and service beginning at 5:45 p.m. at 160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. The service will begin at 7 p.m. Zumba — New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class at 6 p.m. at the church, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 321-4528. Group Meeting — Celebrate Recovery will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College. The group uses the “Eight Recovery Principles” with a 12-step approach to help members cope with life’s troubles. For more information, visit www.cccsc.org or call (814) 234-0711. Support Group — Mount Nittany Medical Center and HEART (Helping Empty Arms Recover Together) will sponsor a support group for women who have experienced fertility issues and/or pregnancy loss from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Choices, 2214 N. Atherton St., State College. Email info@ heartofcpa.org or visit www.heartofcpa.org. Lecture — Join Centre County architect Robert Keal for a lecture about Bellefonte’s rich architectural history from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Centre County Library and Historical Museum’s Miller Room, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Meeting — The Centre County Triad will meet from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Centre LifeLink EMS, 125 Puddintown Road, State College. This month’s discussion will be able elderly safety. Call (814) 238-2524 or (908) 902-3122. Exhibit — Penn State M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Exhibition 7 will take place at the Zoller Gallery, University Park. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.sova.psu.edu. Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 2340200 or email info@mydiscoveryspace.org. Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3–5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Today’s theme is “Testing Ideas.” Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www. mydiscoveryspace.org. Seminar — Research Unplugged will present “Fourth Rock from the Sun: Exploring the Mysteries of Mars” at 12:30 p.m. at the Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. James Kasting of the Penn State Geosciences Department will discuss Mars. Visit www. schlow.org. Knitting Club — 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. Event — Centre County Library’s systems and emerging technology librarian will give classes and tips on topics like Facebook, e-readers, smart phones, tablets and other devices. “Facebook Revisited” will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., and “Drop-In Gadget Crash Course” will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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

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

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

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36. Pillage

2. Mormon state

13. Language of Andorra

38. Elsewhere defense 40. Graphic symbols

3. Folded, filled tortillas

14. One who scrapes

41. An opaque spot on the cornea

4. Expression of sorrow

38. Alloy of mercury

43. Capital of Yemen

5. Follows sigma

42. Perform

44. Doctors’ group

6. Settle in tents

43. College entrance exam

20. Hmongs

45. Electronic countermeasures

7. Milk paint

22. Brew

47. Make lace

23. Sandwich shops

48. Chit

9. Little Vienna on the Mures

25. Shade trees

51. Singer Horne

10. Stems

49. Ascends

26. Scope or extent

53. Silent agreement

28. Self-immolation by fire

55. Short-billed rail

11. Country singer Lang

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52. God of Assyria

29. U of Al. fraternity 3-9-1856

58. Matchstick game

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54. Data executive

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60. Trumpeter Hirt

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57. Not shared

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59. Rabbit tail

24. One who covers with laminate

63. Irish revolutionary org.

26. Dental organization 27. Pitch

66. Ben-Hur actor’s initials

30. Like a feeble old woman

68. Older citizen (abbr.)

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McCourtneys endow PSU Institute for Democracy UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State 2013 Philanthropists of the Year Tracy and Ted McCourtney have endowed the Penn State Institute for Democracy with a gift of $3 million that will enable the institute to pursue excellence and leadership in advancing the cause of democracy. Their gift provides the institute with a permanent endowment that will help fund student and faculty research and public outreach programs that aspire to elevate the quality of public and policy makers’ discussions of important public concerns. In response to the couple’s tremendous generosity, the university will name the institute in their honor: The McCourtney Institute for Democracy. “Ted and I are very excited about the innovative work being done by outstanding Penn State students and faculty in the institute,” said Tracy McCourtney, a 1965 English graduate. “Our society needs to reverse the trend of gridlock politics throughout the U.S., and we believe that the institute will help advance the best practices of effective democracies and motivate not only Penn State students, but also lawmakers, policymakers and citizens to elevate governing in our country.” “Tracy and Ted have been leading benefactors to the college for nearly two decades with their visionary gifts for many

college priorities, including the Richards Civil War Era Center,” said Susan Welch, dean of the College of the Liberal Arts. “Their latest gift gives us a tremendous opportunity to make the College of the Liberal Arts and Penn State the epicenter of innovations in democracy. We are deeply grateful for Tracy and Ted’s dedication and support of the college.” John Gastil, director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy, noted, “Faculty and students engaged with the institute are seeking to address difficult issues from two perspectives: first, encouraging civil discussions and rhetoric aimed at solving problems, and then, helping to understand the appropriate balance among government responsiveness, majority rule and minority rights. We thank Ted and Tracy very much.” After her graduation from Penn State, Tracy assisted foster children and families in New York City as a social worker. A 1960 Notre Dame engineering graduate, Ted served four years in the U.S. Navy and then earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard in 1966. For 30 years, he was a general partner at Venrock, a pioneering venture capital fund in emerging technologies and health care. Now an independent investor, Ted served on Notre Dame’s board of trustees and remains an emeritus trustee.

The McCourtneys’ philanthropy at the University of Notre Dame and Penn State has had a lasting impact on students and faculty at both schools. Their four children are involved in careers in social services, education and business, as well. “Tracy and Ted McCourtney are an ideal philanthropic partnership. Their professional careers have reflected a commitment to investing in people, whether in business or in families. Their many gifts to Penn State reflect a marriage of compassion and vision, one which has had a profound impact on Penn State and, especially, on the College of the Liberal Arts,” said Penn State President Rodney Erickson. Over the years, the McCourtneys endowed three undergraduate scholarships, which have helped more than 350 liberal arts students; fellowships and scholarships for graduate students in social sciences and humanities; and faculty professorships in psychology, sociology and American history. The couple also provided critical support for the Moore Building renovation and addition that is benefiting psychology faculty and students; a lead gift to a graduate endowment in honor of Dean Welch; and a fund for the Career Enrichment Network to help students land their first job or succeed in professional or advanced studies after graduation.

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PENN STATE 2013 Philanthropists of the Year Ted and Tracy McCourtney. In 2013, Penn State honored Tracy and Ted McCourtney with the Philanthropists of the Year Award and inducted them into the Elm Circle of the Mount Nittany Society, which is the highest level of recognition for philanthropy.

General Mills VP to address ‘The Trust Imperative’ UNIVERSITY PARK — The lead communicator spearheading General Mills’ proactive efforts and responses on topics ranging from palm oil to marriage equality will present a free public lecture at Penn State. Tom Forsythe, vice president of global communications for the Minneapolisbased consumer foods company, will address “The Trust Imperative” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, in the Nittany Lion Inn Boardroom. Forsythe will discuss how General Mills explained that its Cheerios brand of breakfast cereal would “not be made with genetically modified ingredients” — a change the company thought consumers would embrace. He will also discuss how General

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DEED TRANSFERS

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

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.

Karen Lee Schuckman and Charles Mark Davis to Carol L. Glaskin, 121 Glory Way, Boalsburg, $387,500.

HOWARD BOROUGH

Federal National Mortgage Association to Aurora Commercial Group and Aurora Bank, 477 Walnut St., Howard, $1. Aurora Bank to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 477 Walnut St., Howard, $1. Nationstar Mortgage LLC to KSB Real Estate LLC, 477 Walnut St., Howard, $39,000.

RECORDED MARCH 10-14, 2014 BENNER TOWNSHIP

Berks Construction Co. Inc. and Berks Homes to Lisa D. Brooks, 202 Amberleigh Lane, Bellefonte, $172,260. Grove Park Associates Inc. to Hugh D. Roberts, 262 Aster Ave., Bellefonte, $74,000. Trubuild LLC to R. Thomas Berner and Paulette L. Berner, 352 Meadowflower Circle, Bellefonte, $47,916.75.

HOWARD TOWNSHIP

Daniel W. Bryan Sr. to Sandra L. Confer, 775 Howard Divide Road, Howard, $1.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

CENTRE HALL

Ronald E. Houtz to Shawn M. Switzer and Megan S. Switzer, Mudlick Road, Julian, $27,500.

Richard Elwood Fuller and Diane C. Fuller to Richard Elwood Fuller, 207 W. Chestnut St., Centre Hall, $1.

MILES TOWNSHIP

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Charles A. Burke to Charles A. Burke and Edward A. Burke, State Route 880, Rebersburg, $1.

William D. Knisely to William D. Knisely and Becky R. Trate, 1801 Puddintown Road, State College, $1. Daniel A. Piper to Derek S. Henderlong and A. Celeste Henderlong, 174 Independence Ave., State College, $188,000. Stearns Boal LP to Hal D. White and Brooke A. White, Holly Ridge Drive, State College, $165,000. Clarke O. Warner estate and Jackson Beatty Warner executor to Donald B. Houtz and Toniann Houtz, 140 Villa Crest Drive, Stat College, $161,622.75.

MILLHEIM BOROUGH

John R. Miller Jr. estate, John R. Miller III co-executor and Jayne E. Miller & co-executor to Patricia A. Wolfe, 103 Park Road, Millheim, $97,500.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

Thomas E. Carbonneau to James Lawrence Herriott, Pamela Elaine Herriott and Hannah Laine Herriott, 131-D Alma Mater Court, State College, $231,000. Kingsbury Irrevocable Grantor Trust and David E. Kingsbury trustee to Jeff C. D’Angelo and Holly J. D’Angelo, 1983 Park Forest Ave., State College, $250,000. Laurie Schoonhoven to Daniel P. Jordan and Diane Allen Jordan, 874 Galen Drive, State College, $175,000. Barette Shearill to Nancy R. Calvario, 328 Ghaner Drive, State College, $153,000.

CURTIN TOWNSHIP

Peter B. Alterio, Wendy K. Mitchell, Wendy K. Brungard and Jeffrey A. Brungard to Bryan K. Alterio, 24 Yaeger Road, Howard, $1.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Gail L. Booker to Marjorie N. Hall, 343 McBath St., State College, $1.

PENN TOWNSHIP

GREGG TOWNSHIP

US Bank to Robert D. Hadley and Jennifer L. Hadley, 165 Labrador Lane, Spring Mills, $189,299.

Donald R. Jones Sr. and Mary L. Jones to Donald E. Jones and Debra A. Jones, 224 Poe Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

Becky R. Trate to Becky R. Trate and William D. Knisely, 61 Cedar Ridge Drive, Port Matilda, $1. Thomas G. Wilson Jr. estate, Patricia L. Burns co-executrix and Diane M. Trullinger co-executrix to Patricia L. Burns and Diane M. Trullinger, 3627 Halfmoon Valley Road, Warriors Mark, $1.

Timothy L. Bainey Jr. and Nikki G. Bainey to Joseph G. Mercier, 120 S. Centre St., Philipsburg, $160,000. Steven Beri and Margaux Beri to John W. Dixon and Deborah K. Dixon, 207 S. Ninth St., Philipsburg, $99,500. Haley M. Irwin to Teresa L. Irwin, 1515 E. Presqueisle St., Philipsburg, $1.

Haley M. Irwin to Teresa L. Irwin, 212 Halfmoon St., Philipsburg, $1.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Fred A. Strouse by attorney to Larry J. Kuhns and Marianne W. Kuhns, 162 Tusseyview Lane, Centre Hall, $365,000.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Jeffery R. Baughman and Diana L. Baughman to William L. Kehler III, 211 Smith St., Philipsburg, $175,000. Shirley A. Rudy to John S. Rudy, Patti A. Souders and Kimberly A. Wolf, Ponderosa Drive, Rush, $1. Shirley A. Rudy to Arthur W. Rudy, 173 State St., Sandy Ridge, $1.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

Michael W. O’Brien, Kristin M. Ardire and Kristin M. O’Brien to Mark D. Weiand and Carla A. Weiand, 101 Greenbrook Drive, Bellefonte, $170,000. S&A Homes Inc. to Michael W. O’Brien and Kristin M. O’Brien, 120 Chapel Hill Circle, Bellefonte, $247,000.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Gus T. Nicholas, Elaine Nicholas and Nick Klaras to James Scourtis and Tina Anne Scourtis, 734 W. Beaver Ave., State College, $350,000.

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

Mannino Properties Inc. to Franklin W. Wetzel Sr., 222 Nearhoof Lane, Port Matilda, $1.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Dennis F. Coslo and Cynthia L. Coslo to Christen Lynne Smith, Shelby Leigh Sharp-Ewig, Jason Benjamin Coslo and Nichole Suzanne Rearick, 1051 E. Springfield Drive, Bellefonte, $1. William C. Deitrich to Sharlene M. Nolan and Frank D. Nolan, Nittany Valley Drive, Lamar, $1. National Residential Nominee Services In to Troy M. Solt and Kayla A. Solt, 217 Dunkle Road, Bellefonte, $245,000. Mark Skojec and Taryn Skojec to National Residential Nominee Services In, 217 Dunkle Road, Bellefonte, $245,000. Richard L. Wilson and Nancy J. Wilson to Jonathan H. Lindstrom and Rachel A. Lindstrom, 205 Chadham Court, Bellefonte, $131,000.

WORTH TOWNSHIP

Kenneth W. Youngblood by sheriff to US Bank, 1840 Sunnyside Hollow Road, Port Matilda, $21,000. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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

WANTED: All motorcy‑ cles before 1980, running or not. Free pickup. Top cash paid. (315) 569‑8094

DIRTBUSTERS CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Dirtbusters Professional Carpet Cleaners FAMILY OWNED FOR 24 YEARS (814) 696‑1601 2014 Special are as following

DESK CHAIR gray up‑ holstered, swivel armed, up/down lever, excellent condition, $35 Call (814) 355‑4132 DESCRIPTION brings results. Use adjectives in your classified ads.

1‑rm 40.00 2‑rooms of carpet cleaning 59.90 2‑room/steps/hall 89.95 5‑area special 139.95 Call for special / work guarantee

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Great opportunity for a serious individual wanting to learn all aspects of the furniture business. Must be self-motivated and show initiative. Variety of tasks include heavy lifting of all types of furniture, sales, register, delivery & pick-up of furniture Good pay and advancement potential.

Serious inquiries only. Apply in person:

PETE’S USED FURNITURE 522 Westerly Parkway State College, PA

Kids First at Strawberry Fields, Inc. Early Intervention Program *Part-time Physical & Occupational Therapists (current PA licensure required) Will work as part of multi-county, home-based Early Intervention program. Must have Pediatric experience. Familiarity w/early childhood assessment tools preferred + valid PA license w/use of vehicle. Some evening hours possible. Strawberry Fields, Inc. is seeking Full-time Direct Support Professionals and Full-time Psychiatric Direct Support Specialists to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health issues in residential group homes. Responsibilities include helping individuals with daily living skills, personal care, socialization, community integration, emotional support, and anger management. Hours include mornings, evenings, awake overnights, weekends, and holidays. Earn $11.50 to $12.50 per hour. A degree and/or experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities/mental health issues/dementia is preferred. One-year commitment. Training provided. Benefits after 90 days. Part time positions are also available. Make a difference in someone’s life! Earn $$$. Earn $10/hr for direct care and $9/hr for sleepovers. Training provided. Hours include mornings, evenings, sleepovers, weekends & holidays. One year commitment. Apply online at www.sfionline.org or at the main office Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Strawberry Fields, Inc. 3054 Enterprise Drive (Cato Park) State College, PA 16801 814-234-6023 www.sfionline.org E.O.E. United Way Member Agency

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The Centre County Gazette

April 3-9, 2014

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