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Voters to decide future of State College High School

By MICHAEL MARTIN GARRETT correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — On Tuesday, May 20, State College voters will decide the future of the State College Area High School as the latest step in a process ongoing since 2007.

The project seeks to improve the facilities and educational environment of the only high school in Centre County’s most populous school district.

The public referendum to fund the project is part of the May 20 ballot and is open to all voters, including independents who are typically excluded from primary elections.

Due to the estimated cost of the project, which has been capped by the school board at $115 million, a simple majority of State College voters is needed to approve the project, according to State College Area School District public information specialist Julie Miller.

“The needs for the high school were identified long ago, in 2000 and 2001, recognizing that significant renovations or new construction needed to be done,” Miller said.

The previous school board proposed a high school project in 2007 to address the numerous Voters, Page 6

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AT A CROSSROADS: Voters in the State College Area School District will decide May 20 whether a referendum to fund a major renovation project will move forward.

Former State College radio personality finds success in Pittsburgh

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STATE COLLEGE — Elista Burneisen is a pretty big deal.

The Penn State graduate has made a name for herself in Pittsburgh as the evening disc jockey at Star 100.7 FM. She got her start in radio at B94.5 FM in State College.

She credits a great deal of her success to the time she spent in Happy Valley.

“I wouldn’t be in radio if it weren’t for Penn State, that’s for sure,” Burneisen said. “I always wanted to do big things and I wanted that Penn State degree. It carries you everywhere. It’s really helped with networking, which is key. Without Penn State, I defiTIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

LIKE MANY other Penn State students, this group celebrated graduation by posing for photos on campus. Pictured, from left, are Toni Ann Polsinelli, Lara Herrmann, Kate Nelson, Chelsea Powell, Samantha Mamelok, Jennifer Kantor, Rachel Briggs, Danielle Rotbert, Sydney Dulberg and Rachel Vaimberg.

Residents rally around Schlow

By BRITTANY SVOBODA bsvoboda@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A crowd of area residents and elected officials rallied Tuesday to support Schlow Centre Region Library and speak out against federal budget cuts.

Schlow closed May 12 and will not reopen until Monday, May 19, at noon. The rally was sponsored by the Friends of Schlow Library. The library closed as a result of state budget cuts. Library officials furloughed workers and closed the doors for a week to thwart economic issues down the road.

Around the caution tape that reads “Library Closed,” about 20 elected officials and area residents Opinion ............................. 7 Health & Wellness .......... 8, 9

spoke about Schlow’s role in the community and the budget cuts.

“Our library works hard to make books come alive and provide our community with engaging activities for our students of all ages,” said George Arnold, executive director of the Downtown State College Improvement District as he addressed the crowd. “Let’s work to keep this valuable community asset alive.”

“Public libraries lie close to the bedrock of our democracy,” said State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham to the crowd. “We need to work together, speak out, call on the governor and state Legislature Schlow, Page 5

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Mature Lifestyles ....... 17-24 Sports .......................... 25-30

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RISING STAR: Elista Burneisen is on air during the evenings at Star 100.7 FM in Pittsburgh. Burneisen is a Penn State graduate who worked at B94.5 FM in State College.

Arts & Entertainment ..... 31 What’s Happening ..... 32, 33

nitely wouldn’t have the opportunities I’ve had.”

Burneisen grew up outside Pittsburgh in the town of Seneca, Pa. When it came time to choose a school, she looked at several but decided Penn State was the place for her.

As a broadcast journalism major, Burneisen gained valuable experience in the classroom.

She also did some work for Penn State’s ComRadio, a student-run web broadcast.

She said that the experience she gained was invaluable.

“The opportunities … the internships, it was all about production. I gained a lot of experience and met a lot of great people at Penn State,” Burneisen said.

She did an internship at B94.5 and eventually earned a job as the evening host. B94.5 is part of Results Radio and after graduation in 2011, she left State College to work for their stations in Parkersburg, W.Va. In Parkersburg, she was on air and handled promotions for six different radio stations.

“It was fun, and without the opportunities I had at Penn State, I wouldn’t have been able to make that transition,” Burneisen said.

When the opportunity in Parkersburg came up, Burneisen didn’t exactly jump at the chance.

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Workers begin to repair cemetery destruction

By STEVE BAUER StateCollege.com

BOALSBURG — One week after vandals blazed a trail of destruction through the historic Boalsburg Cemetery, repair crews launched an impressive clean up blitz.

Volunteers from the Boalsburg Cemetery Association and workers from Mayes Memorials rolled up their sleeves and erased a significant portion of the damage Monday.

Vandals knocked over dozens of headstones sometime overnight on May 3.

Some of the grave markers date back to the Civil War. Fifty-two were vandalized. A few of them were snapped in half — broken beyond repair.

Dick Stever, the owner of Mayes Memorials in Lemont, is overseeing the restoration work. “I’d like to think it wasn’t planned,” he said of the vandalism spree.

“It doesn’t really matter if it was or not ... just that it happened ... it’s senseless.”

Pete High, president of the Boalsburg Cemetery Association, says he was pretty much disgusted when he heard about the vandalism but he’s gotten over the shock.

“You take a couple days and tempers start to settle a little bit. And you realize it’s time to get to work and make it like it was.”

At first, damage estimates topped

$100,000, but it now appears the damage is not as bad as was first thought.

But some of the stones simply can’t be fixed.

“A lot of these things will never be the same,” said Stever. “There’s a job over there that’s totally destroyed.”

The workers used a small crane, levers and plenty of muscle to wrestle the headstones into position.

By Monday night, almost all of the headstones were back in place. “The best part is they’re not going to be on the ground,” said Stever. “I think everybody is starting to feel a little better since we’ve been working.”

High is grateful for Stever’s expertise.

“Oh my, without his help, where would we be?” said High. “Some of these pieces weigh well over a ton and there’s no way that we have the equipment to move it and put them back the way they belong.”

Boalsburg Cemetery is widely believed to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1864, three women placed flowers at the graves of Dr. Reuben Hunter and Amos Myers, two soliders who died during the Civil War. Those headstones are undamaged.

The destruction happened just weeks before Boalsburg celebrates the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day. The cemetery association has set up a Facebook page to solicit donations. So

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CATA to increase fares July 1

By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — CATA customers will soon have to dig a little deeper to pay their fares.

The cost of a CATA bus ride will increase by 25 cents starting Tuesday, July 1.

The cash fare will increase from $1.50 to $1.75 with similar increases for bus tokens and passes, according to Kimberly Fragola, CATA director of administration.

She spoke at Monday’s State College Borough Council meeting.

It’s the first increase in four years, Fragola said. The company’s more than $15 million budget is largely supported by rider fares, she added.

At the same time, nine local municipalities and Penn State University contribute to the budget, and those contributions will also increase.

For the operating budget, the group will see a 3 percent increase. For the borough, the fee will increase from $89,469 to $90,784.

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Fragola said the increase is necessary to receive state funds that require a local match.

The funds will go toward an expanded CATA facility and new buses.

Additionally, the borough’s capital budget contribution will increase by $4,203 to $17,609.

Fragola said ridership is at a near record high with more than 7.2 million riders expected in the near future.

“That’s history for us,” she said.

Fragola also provided an update on the year-long trial program which CATA hopes will increase bus advertising revenue. The program included the approval of four bus wraps, however, the company was only able to sell two wraps — bumper-to-bumper ads that even go over the windows.

Several council members criticized the wraps describing them as “ugly” and “eyesores” as well as saying it interfered with CATA’s company brand and could confuse riders.

Fragola agreed the wraps initially created some confusion for riders.

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London to Magadan on the ‘Road of Bones’ Lemont man departs for adventure of a lifetime in foreign lands

By HARRY ZIMBLER correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

LEMONT — This week, Robert Echard departed for London, England. That’s where his motorcycling adventure of a lifetime will begin. For the next 200 days or so, he will travel more than 18,000 miles around the world, including several thousand miles along the Road of Bones in Russia.

The first leg of the trip, London to Magadan, a small town on the eastern coast of Russia, will cover some 15,000 miles and pass through 16 nations in Europe and Asia. Along the route — including long stretches of dirt roads and treacherous bridges — Echard will take in some of the world’s most scenic regions, as well as geographic regions that few of us will ever experience.

“The greatest challenge will be the infamous ‘Road of Bones,’” said Echard. “The road was built in the 1930s when Josef Stalin ordered its construction so that mining industry vehicles could have access to the region.”

The name “Road of Bones” was earned by the horrible practice of burying dead prisoners in the road surface. The permafrost made normal burial impossible.

When those inmates died from exhaustion and inhumane conditions in the wilderness, Stalin simply rounded up more political prisoners to exploit in labor camps.

“The prisoners were starved and worked to death, and their bodies thrown into the

roadbed,” Echard explained.

The condition of the road today makes for difficult travel at best. However, those difficulties make for a true motorcycle adventure.

For Echard, this is the realization of a long-standing dream to circumnavigate the globe. He is no neophyte when it comes to adventure motorcycling. He has ridden along the entire length of South America, and from Centre County to Alaska several times, among other trips.

The first leg of the current adventure takes a circuitous route through Turkey into Asia to avoid political hotspots.

The adventure was organized by Compass Expeditions of Australia. The company’s two owners have made the trek to Magadan several times.

“Compass has made all of the reservations for the whole trip,” explained Echard. “They’ve arranged for all the visas, 14 so far. There will also be a chase vehicle.

Each rider will have three sets of tires on the chase vehicle. A motorcycle mechanic and a physician will be on board.”

Echard would have preferred to take the trip on his own. “I wanted to travel with people I know and trust,” he noted. No one was available and he didn’t want to wait.

“I knew I wasn’t going to go it alone. I’m not good at other languages and at border crossings.” Thus, he made the decision to hire Compass Expeditions.

The company is also responsible for shipping his motorcycle from State College to London and from Magadan to the

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ROBERT ECHARD, of Lemont, will soon depart on the adventure of a lifetime. He plans to ride his motorcycle around the world.

United States.

The second leg of his journey will take him across the entire North American continent.

“For me, this is more than a cultural experience,” Echard said. “I want to see geography and landscapes that few people get to see. My biggest concern is snow in Siberia in August. I’m sure there will be some.”

As he made his way through Patagonia, Echard came to realized how little the world has changed in his lifetime. “We are still dealing with the same struggles that we’ve been dealing with for many years.”

A retired engineer, senior auditor and substance abuse counselor in an eclectic career, Echard learned an important lesson from his mother.

“She always wanted to travel, but died too young,” he said. “I’m 67. Now is the time to do this.”

His passion for motorcycle adventures began in his hometown of Osceola Mills when he was 16. “I started riding my dirt bike in the strip mines around the town,” he explained. “As a result, I have good dirt riding skills.”

Skills that are likely to come in handy when he fords a river in Siberia.

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Schlow closure drives residents to other libraries

By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

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STATE REP. SCOTT CONKLIN speaks to a crowd of supporters at Tuesday’s rally at Schlow Centre Region Library.

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BELLEFONTE — The week-long closure of Schlow Centre Region Library has driven book lovers to Bellefonte and other libraries in Centre County.

According to Lisa Erickson, executive director of Centre County Library and Historical Museum, employees at the Bellefonte branch have seen a rise in numbers this week.

“We’ve seen a lot of new faces come through the doors,” Erickson said. “A few people who have come in thought we’d be closed, too. I think they’re glad to find out we’re not.”

While the Centre County Library in Bellefonte isn’t quite as big as Schlow Centre Region Library, Erickson pointed out that it offers the same things.

“We’re smaller, of course,” she said, “but we have the same services. We have computers with Internet access, books, magazines and children’s programming. We are very much a part of the community.”

The Centre County Library in Bellefonte is open six days a week.

The only day it’s closed is Sunday.

According to Erickson, she understands the issues that Schlow is having. On Sept. 28, 2013, the East Penns Valley branch of the library — located in Millheim — closed its doors for good.

“We had to make a financial decision as well,” Erickson explained. “We just decided to make it a permanent one.”

At the time, library officials called the closure “a regrettable but necessary action, due to cumulative system wide

losses, as well as financial support lost during the recent economic downturn.”

So far, Schlow’s closure hasn’t had a negative impact on the services the library in Bellefonte is able to offer. While there are more people coming through the doors, Erickson said that the library has been able to accommodate everyone.

“We’ve certainly had more people, but it hasn’t been a problem. We have enough seating and enough equipment — at least for now,” Erickson said.

According to Erickson, the computers with Internet access are extremely popular.

“We see a lot of families bringing their children in to do homework. And we get a lot of people looking for and applying for jobs because a lot of that process is done online,” Erickson said.

Erickson said that computers with Internet access are in high demand these days.

“The notion that everyone has a computer with Internet access in their homes is a big myth,” she said. “It’s simply not true.”

The Centre County Library also has branches in Centre Hall and Philipsburg. Its bookmobile services the entire county, Erickson said.

Although there have been cuts in government funding, Erickson said that she expects everything to remain up and running.

“We have no plans to close,” she said, matter-of-factly.

For more information about the libraries or to explore e-books or online services, visit www.centrecountylibrary. org.

to fully fund all of Pennsylvania state libraries.”

John Harris, an attendee of the rally and resident at Addison Court on Beaver Avenue, said he has been utilizing the vast amount of resources at Schlow for more than 30 years.

“I use the library about five days a week to read the newspaper and check out books,” he said. “I think that the state funding cuts is just awful.” Harris also said he attended Tuesday’s rally to help reach out to the younger population and elected officials.

“It’s important to inform (people) about what’s going on,” he said. Harris also said that the library’s staff is “extremely helpful.”

“It hurts me that they’re in this situation. They need our cooperation and help,” he said.

Marilyn Byers, president of the board of trustees of Schlow Centre Region Library, said that the federal funding cuts will lead to cuts in library materials and staffing.

“What we hope,” Byers said, “is that the state legislature will act and restore our money.”

Funding, she explained, is three-pronged: municipal, state and volunteer support. “One of those prongs is getting weak,” Byers said.

“The state mandates the amount of hours we need to be open and the amount we spend on materials,” she said. “We can’t continCHECK OUT THIS After June 1st Before June 1st ue if we have funding cuts.”

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Spotlight, from page 1 “Honestly, I turned it down at first. I said, ‘I don’t know if I want to do this.’ I loved State College and I didn’t want to move. Luckily, I talked to the right people and decided it was a great opportunity.

Thankfully, I took it because it was my ticket to Pittsburgh,� she said.

At B94.5, Burneisen worked closely with P.J. Mullen, the host of the Morning Zoo. He knew that Burneisen would make it in a major market. “Elista is a marketing phenom, she just gets it. She knows it’s all about the radio promotions as well as the social media aspect, the grassroots marketing, community relations and making sure the station logo and brand are in every camera shot and mention possible,� Mullen said. “I’m so proud of Elista. Her goal from day one was to make an impact and she has done exactly that every single day of her young career.�

When she landed the job in Pittsburgh, she thought it would be a perfect fit — and it is. “I love entertaining the people here. My family is here ‌ so close they can hear me.

The people of Pittsburgh are so friendly.

It’s just great to be a part of the community. It’s similar to State College. It’s family and tradition. Everyone is so friendly,�

Burneisen said.

Burneisen is on-air from 7 p.m. until midnight during the week. She also pulls some Saturday shifts.

She also has to do appearances at remote broadcasts throughout the city. “I’m live for every Free Shirt Friday at the Pirates’ games. It’s really hard to go to PNC Park every Friday,� Burneisen said with a laugh.

Seriously, though, she loves working nights. “I’ve worked nights my entire life. I’ve gotten used to it. For me, it’s just a way of life. Some people can do it, some people can’t. I’ve always been a night owl my entire life. I’ve always liked staying up late,� she said.

Believe it or not, there are perks to

working late at night, she said. “For me, it works. I get to sleep in, get up and do my thing. I go to the gym, there’s never a crowd. I don’t have to deal with traffic. I go shopping and there are no lines.

Things like that that a lot of people have to deal with, I don’t have to,� Burneisen said.

In the studio, things get interesting late at night. Burneisen said that working evenings tends to bring out the night owls. “The people at night who call me ‌ those are my people. Those are people I really enjoy talking to,â€? she said.

Working in a major market certainly has its perks. Whenever a major recording artist comes to town for a show, they often make the rounds at area radio stations. As a result, Burneisen has interviewed Gavin DeGraw, Kesha and the Backstreet Boys.

She loves interacting the artists. “We have a lot of opportunities to bring them in, ask them questions. A lot of them, you’ll meet them before they’re big. It’s interesting to watch them grow and to see their songs take off. Going to concerts and being around music is just a lot of fun,�

Burneisen said.

She said that interviewing Kesha was quite the experience. “You always see people and think they’re going to be a certain way. She completely surprised me. Just how nice she was. And she’s gorgeous. She’s just a beautiful person,� Burneisen said.

She said that interviewing the Backstreet Boys was also among the highlights of her young career. “Growing up a 90s kid, those were the songs I would listen to when my heart would break,� she said. “They’re still the songs I listen to when my heart breaks. It was so cool to talk to them and see how their life has gone.�

For Burneisen, Pittsburgh is now home.

But she has fond memories of her time at Penn State. She always tries to get back to State College, especially during football season. “I only have one weekend off a month, so it’s challenging,� she said. “But I come back to Happy Valley whenever I can. I definitely miss that place.�

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

structural and mechanical issues in the school’s two current buildings, Miller said.

When the project came back from bidding significantly over budget, the project stalled and a new majority board was seated at the end of the year.

School board president Penni Fishbaine said that all of the school’s mechanical systems, including electrical, heating and plumbing, are outdated and need to be replaced, in addition to other concerns like poor ventilation and the north building’s propensity to flood. “Sometimes kids are wearing gloves in chemistry class because it’s too cold in their classrooms,â€? Fishbaine said. “Science teachers have to discuss when they’re doing labs, because there’s not enough electrical capacity for multiple labs at the same time ‌ It’s kind of crazy for this day and age to have those kinds of issues in a school.â€?

School board member and Penn State physiology professor James Pawelczyk said that the two high school buildings were never intended to work together as a single school, and were instead built as a high school and middle school. “There are two reasons you replace a building: either because it’s worn out, or because it no longer suits its intended purpose,� Pawelczyk said. “Both things are true for our high school buildings. They’re worn out, and they no longer work for education in the new millennium.�

Miller said the proposed high school project grew out of the district’s 2009 facility master plan, which examined the district’s needs and prioritized them. Following a lengthy process involving research, consulting, community meetings and feedback, the school board reached the current plan out of a list of six possibilities. “We ended up with three main goals,�

Miller said. “To update aging and deficient facilities, to increase safety and security, and to allow the district to enhance the educational environment.�

Miller said that the core academic programs will all be located in an expanded south building, which will require students to cross the street less frequently and allow greater teacher and departmental collaboration.

Students will also have the opportunity to be a part of “learning communities� based on mutual interests, Pawelczyk said. Students will have the ability to be a part of one of four communities based on their choice of classes — business and communications, arts and humanities, health and human services, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics — offering them the opportunity to engage more deeply with their teachers and subjects of interest.

If the referendum passes, the money for the project would be raised through a separate line item on the district’s existing

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What: State College High School project referendum Where: Your regular polling place When: Tuesday, May 20 The referendum to fund a large-scale renovation of the high school is open to all voters, including independents. For the median homeowner, the additional cost of the project would be roughly $190 per year, though this varies by the assessed value of one’s home.

Source: Julie Miller, State College Area School District spokeswoman property tax and would be used only to fund the construction and renovation of the high school, Miller said.

She said that, after the district deducts the $30 million they have set aside from the total project cost, the remaining $85 million dollars would work out to “roughly $190 per year for the average home owner in the district.�

Miller said that this number was determined using the average market value of houses in the area, which is about $250,000. Residents with lower assessed values on their homes will pay less to fund the project, and vice-versa, she said.

Miller said the project has wide support among those in the community, and that involvement from voters has been high throughout the development process. The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County also announced its support of the project in a press release, saying that the redevelopment of the high school “is consistent with the objectives� for longterm economic growth in the region. “Improving the education system in order to make Centre County more attractive to companies looking to locate here is one of many critical steps necessary to achieve this goal,� CBICC board chairman Ted McDowell said in the release.

Pawelczyk said if the referendum fails, how the school board reacts will depend on how much it fails by. If it’s by a close margin, the board will likely reengage the community on the issue and pose the question again in November, he said.

If it fails by a large margin, or fails multiple times, the board may have to consider a new approach that involves extensive renovation and redirecting funds earmarked for other projects, he said. “We have tried to use a communityguided approach every step of the way,�

Pawelczyk said. “Now it’s in the community’s hands, and since this is a public education system, that’s exactly the way it should be.�

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State High project will benefit many

By VERN SQUIER and TED McDOWELL

The quality of a community’s/region’s education system is consistently cited as an important factor in business location decisions, and access to a skilled, well-educated workforce is crucial to business and economic growth.

These factors were a driving force behind the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County Board of Director’s decision to support the State High project to update and improve the high school’s physical plant. The State High project would greatly enhance the area’s reputation for having a quality education system, one that would be expected in a major university community.

The board also agreed that support of the project aligns with the objectives of the Chamber’s long-term, strategic 3B33 economic growth initiative, a collective commitment to grow the county’s private sector to one that generates $3 billion in annual economic output by 2033.

With the ultimate goal of 3B33 being to move the private sector economy forward and create a healthier public/private sector balance, improving the education system in order to make Centre County more attractive to companies looking to locate here is one of many critical steps necessary to achieve this goal.

The CBICC Board believes that the State High project is an example of an educational improvement for which the immediate and long-term benefit reaches well beyond the 2,400 students served by the district to residents in communities throughout Centre County.

Vern Squier is president and CEO of the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County. Ted McDowell is senior vice president of AmeriServ Bank, and CBICC board chairman.

Unless labeled as a Gazette editorial, all views on the Opinion page are those of the authors.

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Debating legacy of Lewinsky Just as Hillary Clinton appears to be preparing a run for president in 2016, well, here comes Monica Lewinsky again. She emerged recently from more than a decade of relative silence to tell Vanity Fair how the affair with Bill Clinton — and its aftermath — had affected her life.

“It’s time to burn the beret and bury the blue dress,” she says.

With a Clinton campaign in the offing, are we doomed to more discussion of Bill Clinton’s peccadilloes?

Is it time, after nearly two decades, to move on? Columnists Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk debate the issue.

JOEL MATHIS

Three things we should’ve learned from Monica Lewinsky that are still applicable today. n Personal honor doesn’t matter nearly as much in leadership as you’d hope. Let’s look at the last two decades: Would you rather live in a country presided over by a libertine with only the barest impulse control, but which is mostly at peace and has a growing economy? Or Joel Mathis, would you rather joelmmathis@ gmail.com, be run by a deis a writer in cent mediocrity Philadelphia. who ambles into war and leaves the economy in shambles while remaining faithful to his wife?

For most Americans, it’s not that close. We look back at the time with cheerful nostalgia and chuckle at ourselves: How did we let a consensual sexual affair become a constitutional crisis? Seems crazy right? n It takes two to tango, but women will always get the worst of an illicit sexual encounter. Today, Bill Clin-

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ton is one of our most popular expresidents, running all over the world to give speeches and still a politician of formidable bearing: His speech at the Democratic National Convention last year may well have saved Barack Obama’s presidency. And where he goes — I’ve seen this with my own eyes — crowds still swoon for him.

It’s remarkable.

Monica Lewinsky can barely show her face in public, meanwhile, and according to the Vanity Fair article, has found it nearly impossible simply to find decent work over the last 16 years. That’s a shame, and a sign that the work of American feminism is yet to be completed. n Republicans will do just about anything to destroy a Democratic presidency. Nowadays, Clinton is remembered correctly as the businessfriendly moderate he was, but back in the 1990s he was depicted as drugdealing murdering socialist bent on imposing a different way of life on real Americans.

Sound familiar? The names have changed — and Barack Obama isn’t depicted as sexually voracious like Clinton was, probably because he isn’t — and while history doesn’t quite repeat itself, it sure does rhyme.

BEN BOYCHUK

Monica Lewinsky deserves our pity and perhaps our prayers. But not much else.

Her return to the national spotlight — her fourth or fifth in the past 15 years, including a memoir and a documentary — is to make a stand against “Internet humiliation.” How bold.

Lewinsky calls out Internet impresario Matt Drudge, among others, for ruining her life. Drudge became famous in 1998 with his scoop revealing President Clinton’s dalliance with the twentysomething White House intern. One story led to a torrent of coverage and, eventually, to Clinton’s impeachment.

The Left never forgave Drudge for his role in exposing Clinton, who

made all the right noises about “progressive” feminist issues even if he acted like a power-mad sex fiend.

But with rare exceptions, the Left has never had much to say about Bill and Hillary Clinton’s role in making Lewinsky out to be a “deranged stalker.”

So Lewinsky has spent much of the past two decades ducking the spotlight, while Bill and Hillary Clinton have spent that time basking in it and getting rich. Bear that in mind if Hillary runs for president again.

If Lewinsky and the Clintons have anything in common today, it’s their shared desire to shut people up. At the height of impeachment fever, Mrs. Clinton famously denounced the “vast right-wing conspiracy” — the network of conservative talk radio programs and publications that exposed her husband’s mendacity — and mused about reviving the Fairness Doctrine for conservative broadcasters.

Lewinsky’s newfound activism seems aligned with current anti-bullying trends, but it’s driven by a similar censorious impulse. It’s a shame what Ben Boychuk, happened to her. bboychuk@cityPlenty of 22-year- journal.org, is olds make dumb associate editor of mistakes, but few City Journal. of them make those mistakes with U.S. presidents and have the whole world find out.

Yet Lewinsky compares herself to Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers freshman who committed suicide in 2010 after his roommate secretly recorded then posted a video of him engaged in a homosexual act. One of these things is not like the other. Lewinsky is alive, after all, with a glamour shot in Vanity Fair. Clementi isn’t.

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Supreme Court wrong on prayer

By MARTIN SCHRAM Sometimes being a U.S. Supreme Court justice is very hard work. After all, justices are required to divine just what the founders really meant back when they wrote the United States Constitution in an age when guns meant muskets and mass communication meant posters nailed to posts — and then apply it to today’s high-tech world as a true and faithful justice.

But other times, just every now and then, being a Supreme Court justice shouldn’t be hard work at all. Not even heavy lifting.

Because occasionally justices can make use of a vast collection of de facto constitutional Cliff Notes, in which the Founders themselves explain what they were really thinking and meaning.

If conservatives really wanted to be strict constructionists, this would be an invaluable tool. But when conservatives want to be political activists, they have been liberally discarding such inconveniences as intent and even precedence. As in a Supreme Court ruling Monday that was bizarrely out of synch with what the court’s conservative majority had to know the framers wanted.

In a sharply divided 5 to 4 vote, the court ruled that legislative assemblies such as town councils can start their sessions with prayers that regularly follow the precepts of one religion, such as Christianity.

Time out: We interrupt this column for a quickie quiz that will help us identify those most in need of reading all the way through it.

QUESTION: The place where the

U.S. Constitution clearly states that there must be a “wall of separation” between “Church” and “State” is known as: A) The First Amendment.

B) The Second Amendment.

C) Somewhere else in the Constitution and its Bill of Rights.

D) Nowhere at all, silly; everyone knows “separation between church and state” never appears in the Constitution or Bill of Rights.

ANSWER: D. So read on. The Constitution’s First Amendment begins with what has become commonly referred to as the “Establishment Clause” — “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. ...” But Jefferson wisely understood the importance of leaving no doubt about the intentions of the Framers.

And so, on Jan. 1, 1802, as America’s third president, Jefferson picked up his pen and wrote his historic letter to the Danbury Baptist Association in Connecticut. In it, Jefferson carefully used the “separation of Church and State” phrase that he figured would leave no doubt, for all time, in learned minds.

“I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between Church & State.”

Fast-forward a couple of centuries.

In Chicago, a family packed up the car and moved to Florida. There, a fourth grade boy who had never seen religion made a part of public school,

was shocked to discover that he was being told he had to read passages from the King James version of the Bible, and bow his head in prayers that evoked Jesus — even though that was not his family’s religion. He didn’t want to make a scene or advertise that he must be different. So he never protested aloud; he just never closed his eyes during prayer. But he felt an inner shame (and frankly I’m still not pleased with the way I handled that).

In Greece, N.Y., from 1999 to 2007 every town hall meeting reportedly began with a Christian prayer, which apparently was fine with today’s five conservative activists. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy emphasized in the majority opinion that, after all, the town council didn’t blatantly intimidate non-Christians. Justice Clarence Thomas went further than his majority colleagues, questioning whether the establishment clause even applies to states or local bodies at all. Maybe only the national government cannot establish a national religion, he opined. But states and localities can?

The reasoning process of the conservative majority (all five are Catholics) is nothing short of horrific; they just don’t get how intimidation happens. The four dissenters (three are Jewish, one is Catholic; yes today’s court has no Protestants) understood the dangers of silent religious intimidation. It can be strong enough to shatter the wall of separation between church and state, built brick by brick by founders who expected it would forever make America special.

Martin Schram writes political analysis for Scripps-Howard News Service.

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May 15-21, 2014

Health & Wellness

Become an organ donor, save a life Conversations about death are rarely pleasant, but if you want to be an organ donor then it is a necessary conversation to have with family, rather than leave them with such an important and difficult decision during their time of grief and loss.

One simple way to make your desires clear is to sign the donor card at the Department of Motor Vehicles, or sign up online at http://goo.gl/kcjcmq to have an organ donor notification made on your driver’s license. But, many people hesitate to do this because of some common misconceptions.

Dr. Zakiyah Kadry, director of Penn State Hershey’s transplant program, believes one reason for this fear may be television shows depicting the same doctor caring for a patient, declaring the patient a donor, harvesting the organs and doing the transplant.

That fictional depiction is far from reality.

“Transplant surgeons are very far down the line, we’re not at the beginning,” Kadry said. “The process involves multiple, separate teams, not just one person. As a transplant surgeon, I’m not involved in making the decision whether a person becomes an organ donor because I would have a conflict of interest.”

People may worry that if their driver’s licenses say “organ donor,” doctors may not do what is necessary to take care of them in a crisis.

“There’s always that doubt that ‘it’s easier to make me an organ donor than it is to take care of me,’” Kadry said.

But physicians swear an oath to do no harm and do everything they can to care for patients. A person is only con-

sidered for organ donation after doctors have exhausted every potential lifesaving option to treat them, resulting in a final determination of death.

Others believe that they may be too old, but, according to Kadry, even an 80-year-old liver could work fine as long as the donor doesn’t have any other conditions and is otherwise healthy. She encourages anyone faced with this kind of decision to consider how dire a situation the recipient is experiencing. For example, patients high on the waiting list for a liver transplant are at high risk of death.

Those awaiting a heart transplant often spend much of their time on the list in the hospital due to the severity of their need.

Another myth is that the wealthy or famous receive organs first, but the allocation of organs is not based on income or status.

“You can’t buy organs, you don’t get preferential treatment, you get treated exactly the same as everybody else,” Kadry said. “The organ allocation is based on your clinical and medical condition only.”

The most important thing to remember when considering becoming a donor is that there are a lot of people dying who are in need of organs.

Yearly, there are between 17,000 and 18,000 patients waiting for a liver and an average of only 6,500 become available.

“The whole allocation process is based on the sickest first, and even then we can’t seem to save all of them because a donor may not become available for a specific person,” Kadry said.

The shortage cannot be supplemented with donations from living people because many have other health concerns that prevent donation of a kidney or part of their liver.

Plus, the number of live donors is limited.

Doctors need to ensure that no harm comes to the donors and make sure that they’re healthy enough to undergo live donations.

For more information on becoming an organ donor, visit The Gift of Life at www.donors1.org or www.unos.org.

Students graduate from Penn State MLT program UNIVERSITY PARK — The medical laboratory technologist occupation is among the fastest growing health care jobs at a projected growth rate of 22 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Thanks to the medical laboratory technology associate degree offered by Penn State Continuing Education, central Pennsylvania residents have a convenient way to prepare for this career.

The first students to earn the MLT degree at the Penn State Lewistown Center will graduate this month.

“We partnered with the Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital to bring this education program close to home for area residents,” said Penn State Lewistown Center director Tom Walker.

“Students take courses at the Lewistown Center and do their lab sessions in our Health and Science Lab.” The MLT program is just what Kelsey Jo Anderson, of Yeagertown, was looking for.

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“Then I learned about the MLT program at the Lewistown Center, which is only 10 minutes from home.”

Anderson previously studied accounting at the Lewistown Center, but switched to the MLT program to prepare for “a more stimulating career.”

As a result of her MLT degree, Anderson was offered and has accepted a position at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

Robin Williams, of Julian, currently is a phlebotomy technologist/lab assistant at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

“Earning an MLT degree will expand my career opportunities,” said Williams, who also conducts health and wellness screenings and research work for a life insurance company.

“Having courses at the Lewistown Center made it more convenient to earn my degree while working. I love working in a lab,” added Williams, who received a STEM Career Advancement Project of Central Pennsylvania scholarship.

Riane Shemory, of McVeytown, also is graduating with an MLT degree.

She previously worked as a certified nursing assistant and now is a part-time lab assistant at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital — a position she was offered while she was doing her MLT clinicals at the hospital.

“I enjoy the microbiology department, looking at different types of bacteria and seeing what is causing a patient’s problem,” said Shemory, who is engaged to be married in June.

Penn State Continuing Education’s medical laboratory technology degree includes course work and 600-plus hours of intensive clinical skills training at medical sites.

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Governing board members for advocacy center named BELLEFONTE — The Children’s Advocacy Center of Centre County, Mount Nittany Health, is pleased to announce the five members of the governing board, whose responsibilities include traditional governance and fiduciary responsibilities.

The five-member board meets quarterly and consists of Dr. Patricia Best, Steve Brown, Herb Hand, Jack Infield and Kim Neely.

Best is a retired superintendent of schools for the State College Area School District with more than 40 years of experience in administrative leadership, education and counseling.

Holding a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University, a master’s degree from Ohio State University and a doctorate in counselor education from Pennsylvania State University, Best serves as vice chair of the Mount Nittany Health board of directors.

Active in a number of community and professional organizations, she is a member of the College of Education’s Alumni Society Board and past chairperson and board member of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County.

Brown serves as the president and chief executive officer of Mount Nittany Health, a position he has held since 2010.

A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Brown is a graduate of Thiel College and earned his master’s degree in health care administration from Penn State University.

Brown has worked in health care administration and executive roles for more than 37 years, with 30 of those years spent in CEO positions at hospitals in Ohio, Virginia and Washington.

He serves on a number of boards across the Centre region including the Rotary Club of Downtown State College, The Village at Penn State, the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County, Centre Crest and the Penn State Health Policy and Administration Master of Health Administration Board of Visitors.

Hand, the run game coordinator and offensive line coach for Penn State’s football team, holds a bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College in New York and an MBA from West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Hand has been coaching for 25 years, most recently at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.

Coach Hand brings a wealth of experience to the CAC board.

Prior to moving to the State College area, Herb was named to the board of directors of Our Kids in Nashville, a nonprofit organization of first responders in cases of child sexual abuse.

He has also been involved in fundraising efforts for the northeastern Pennsylvania Children’s Advocacy Center in Scranton and the Penns Valley Youth Center in Spring Mills. Hand and wife, Debbie, have three children.

Infield, a lifelong resident of Centre County, works with AmeriServ Financial and has spent 36 years in the banking industry with organizations such as PNC Bank, Sovereign Bank and Susquehanna Bank.

Infield holds an undergraduate degree from Lock Haven University and a master’s degree from Penn State University.

Active in the community, Infield has served in leadership roles with the United Way and the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County, and currently

serves on the boards of the Centre County YMCA, Penn State Renaissance Fund, Centre County Industrial Development Authority, Centre County Community Foundation, JB Griffin Memorial Foundation and Tides of Centre County.

Neely is the director of The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center, a position she has held for the last eight years.

She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree from Shippensburg University.

Prior to working with Mount Nittany Health, Neely worked in the division of development and alumni relations at Penn State and with the Easter Seal Society of Central Pennsylvania.

In the community, Neely was a member of the first board of directors for the Centre Volunteers in Medicine, and is a former board member for the Centre County United Way and the Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art. Currently, she chairs the board of directors for Tides of Centre County and serves on the board of directors for the Centre Communities Chapter of the Red Cross.

Neely is also a graduate of the Leadership Centre County program.

The Children’s Advocacy Center opened in February 2014, and meets the needs of children and families in our community by providing a safe, child-focused center for children who have experienced or witnessed sexual abuse or neglect.

The Children’s Advocacy Center is located at 129 Medical Park Lane in Bellefonte, adjacent to Mount Nittany Physician Group Pediatrics.

To learn more about the Children’s Advocacy Center, visit www.mountnittany. org/childrens-advocacy-center.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Gazette

PENN STATE assistant coach Herb Hand is one of five members of the newly formed governing board for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Centre County.

Miller selected to chair Department of Dermatology

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PENN STATE students Danielle Elder and Mia Coelho present “Jared Boxes” to registered nurse Brittney Greene, center, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

PSU students donate ‘Jared Boxes’ to hospital LEWISTOWN — Penn State University sophomores recently donated 35 “Jared Boxes” to pediatric patients at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.

Danielle Elder, from Greenbrook, N.J., and Mia Coelho, from Pittsburgh, both finance majors at Penn State’s main campus, completed the Jared Box project through the Sapphire Leadership program,

a Penn State business school organization.

A Jared Box is a shoebox-size plastic storage box filled with small gifts, toys, cards and games.

Each box contains items selected for a specific age and gender.

The boxes are delivered to hospitals and are given to children as they receive medical treatment.

Centre LifeLink’s inaugural phlebotomy class completes program STATE COLLEGE — Since taking over ownership of the Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA, Centre LifeLink EMS recently announced that its inaugural phlebotomy class completed its six-week training.

The Spring 2014 class will yield 32 diverse individuals who are eligible to sit for a phlebotomy certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association.

Centre LifeLink EMS purchased owner-

ship of the Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA in the beginning of 2014.

The program remains under the same organizational structure and has kept many original instructors.

Centre LifeLink EMS is accepting applicants for the fall 2014 class beginning on Tuesday, June 1.

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HERSHEY — Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has named Dr. Jeffrey Miller to chair the Department of Dermatology.

He will assume his new role effective Tuesday, July 1.

Miller currently serves as associate dean for academic affairs, as well as vice chair and professor of dermatology at Penn State Hershey.

He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. After finishing his medical training at Jefferson Medical College, Miller completed his dermatology residency and a clinical educator fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2010, he received his MBA from Penn State Smeal College of Business.

Miller has been a dermatology faculty member at Penn State Hershey since 1998, during which time he has earned dozens of teaching awards, including the 2012 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

His administrative background includes serving as former associate chief medical officer for Penn State Hershey Medical Group, co-director for the Leadership Academy and associate dean of

administration. He has also helped guide Penn State Hershey’s strategic planning process.

Miller is a former president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and participates on a national level in the Association of Professors of Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology.

His scholarship in the areas of general dermatology, hair loss disorders and academic leadership has resulted in numerous national presentations and 50 peer-reviewed publications. He is also the co-author of two dermatology textbooks.

“Given his established commitment to teaching, mentorship, research and patient care, as well as his administrative contributions to Penn State Hershey, Dr. Miller is well-suited to lead our Department of Dermatology,” said Dr. Harold L. Paz, chief executive officer of Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Health System, Penn State’s senior vice president for health affairs, and dean, Penn State College of Medicine.

Miller succeeds Dr. James G. Marks Jr., founding chair of dermatology, who is retiring from the role after more than three decades of service to Penn State Hershey.

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Freed makes significant gifts to Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK — A lifelong love of French culture and literature has led Marian Trygve Freed of State College to make two major gifts to support faculty and graduate students in the Department of French and Francophone Studies in Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts. Using an inheritance from her late father, Freed established the Marian Trygve Freed Early Career Professorship and the Marian Trygve Freed Centennial Graduate Endowment, both in the Department of French and Francophone Studies.

Susan Welch, dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, said, “We are very grateful for Marian’s generosity, which will have a profound impact on the French and Francophone Studies department and the college. Her gifts give us a tremendous opportunity to support outstanding junior scholars in French who have the potential to be leaders in their field. “And her support for graduate students in French will enable talented students to have access to more resources to enhance their teaching and research. We thank Marian very much for her vision and support of the department and college,� said Welch.

With matching funds from the Penn State Faculty Endowment Challenge, the Freed Early Career Professorship will provide funding to support outstanding young faculty

in their research and teaching at a critical point in their early careers.

The Faculty Endowment Challenge offers donors an opportunity to leverage a 1:2 match from the university for gifts creating new early career professorships in any of Penn State’s academic units. These awards rotate every three years to a new recipient in the first 10 years of his or her academic career, providing seed money for innovative research projects and flexible funding for new approaches to teaching.

The Liberal Arts Centennial Graduate Endowments will receive matching funds from the college for a decade to provide research and career development funds to the most promising graduate students. “My father taught American and English literature for 39 years at Lebanon Valley College,� said Freed. “He also loved French literature and culture, thanks to courses taken at the Universities of Laval, in Quebec, and of Fribourg, in Switzerland. In the town of Annville, Pa., my father and mother founded the French Circle, a group of Francophiles who met weekly for over four decades. “I also shared my father’s love of all things French and spent two summers at Laval. During my education at Antioch College, I attended the University of Lyon in France through an exchange program. Later, I earned a master’s

degree in French from Case Western Reserve University.

After my late husband, Norman, and I settled in State College, I began taking courses in the French department in 1973 as a non-degree graduate student and enjoyed more than 30 years of wonderful courses. My late father would be as thrilled as I am to know that the inheritance he gave to me will support the hard work, talent and vision of the faculty, staff and students of the department,� said Freed.

BĂŠnĂŠdicte Monicat, head of the department and professor of French and women’s studies, said, “The Freed Early Career Professorship will be an invaluable source of support for faculty at a time in their research life when they are embarking on long-term projects whose outcomes will eventually reverberate throughout scholarly and teaching communities. In addition, the Freed Graduate Endowment will assist students in supporting travel to conferences or enabling trips to research sources situated all over the world.â€?

The Marian Trygve Freed Early Career Professorship and the Marian Trygve Freed Centennial Graduate Endowment will help the College of the Liberal Arts to reach its historic goals for “For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students.� This effort is directed toward a shared vision of Penn State as the most comprehensive, studentcentered research university in America.

PSU World Army veteran wins Penn State Campus student adult learner award wins award

By STEF DAVIS Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Stephanie Vellucci grew up in a rural town and barely made it through high school. As a teenager, she fell in with the wrong crowd and struggled with a lack of motivation toward her education.

But as time passed, she realized she wanted more for herself. She wanted to make her family proud. She took steps to turn her life around.

Vellucci enlisted in the U.S. Army as an operating room technician, serving at U.S. posts and overseas. She assisted with surgeries and saved lives. Vellucci then knew she could make a difference.

She enrolled at Penn State as an adult learner in health policy and administration.

After graduation she hopes to become an administrator at a military medical center.

Between classes, Vellucci works at Starbucks. She cofounded “Starbucks Gives Back� to raise money for the Pennsylvania Wounded Warrior Project and Relay for Life.

Her husband is in the Navy and currently is in the NROTC. They have two young sons.

To recognize her academic accomplishments, Vellucci was recently named the 2014 recipient of the Penn State Outstanding Adult Student Award.

This award recognizes an exceptional adult learner at University Park campus who demonstrates initiative in overcoming obstacles to further his or her education.

Leslie A. Laing, assistant director for adult learner programs and services in the Division of Student Affairs, sponsors the award in partnership with Outreach and Online Education.

She applauds Vellucci for her motivation. “Stephanie is an exemplary model of academic success while juggling multiple roles, overcoming obstacles and demonstrating leadership,� Laing said. “She makes us Penn State Proud.�

Vellucci said, “Looking back on it, I’d do it all over

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State World Campus student Holly Pritchard, of Dugway, Utah, has won the 2014 Katey Lehman Award for Nonfiction/Journalism for her piece “Alcoholic, Anonymous� about a man who works for the military as a reservist and for the federal government, but lives a secret life as a functioning alcoholic.

The Katey Lehman Creative Writing Awards are sponsored by Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts and College of Communications. Competition for the awards is open to all Penn State undergraduate students, both on campus and online. Lehman Awards are made annually in poetry, fiction and journalism, and include a $750 prize.

A 1942 graduate of Penn State, Lehman, along with her husband, Ross, was a columnist for the Centre HOLLY Daily Times. The awards are made PRITCHARD possible by an endowment from Lehman’s sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jean Popp Smeal and Frank P. Smeal.

Pritchard is originally from Killeen, Texas, and was raised in a military family. Before enrolling in the World Campus, she attended Texas A&M University, seeking a bachelor of arts degree in poetry and creative writing.

When she was one semester away from graduating, her father was diagnosed with cancer, and she left school to take care of him. Once her father was well again, Pritchard enrolled in Central Texas College to obtain her associate and general studies degree.

She then moved to Utah and got a job as project manager for Jacobs Advanced Systems Group, and later enrolled in Penn State’s World Campus. Pritchard is studying organizational leadership online and plans to graduate in December.

Senior lecturer in English Paul Kellermann encouraged Pritchard to submit her final paper for the Introduction to Article Writing class to the awards competition. Kellermann, who taught Pritchard in the course, said, “In her profile, Holly handles a delicate situation with grace, treating her subject with dignity while not whitewashing his flaws. With vivid detail and honest emotionality, she examines the hidden life of a secret alcoholic.�

Pritchard will continue to use her writing talents in graduate school. She aspires to obtain her master’s degree in homeland security from the World Campus.

YOUR VOTE ON MAY 20TH MATTERS ALL registered voters are eligible, including independents.

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TALENTED YOUTH

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AWARD WINNER JIM TUNALL, president of the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce, is shown with Barb Harer, director of South Hills School of Business and Technology in Lewistown.

Harer was given the JRVCC Ambassador Award 2013, which celebrates an individual who fosters a positive image of the chamber. She has been an active member of the chamber since 2009.

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CARSON SPENCE and Phoebe McClincy, both ninth grade students at Bald Eagle Area, were acknowledged recently during a school board meeting with superintendent Jeff Miles, left, and principal Dave Reichelderfer, right, for their acceptance into the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth program. The Center for Talented Youth program allows students to immerse themselves in their academic passions and to grow both intellectually and personally by taking online, summer and intensive study courses.

Maurer inducted into Phi Kappa Phi PHILIPSBURG — Muranda Maurer, of Philipsburg, was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Maurer is pursuing a degree in biology at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Maurer is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership.

Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is “to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.�

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or more than 93 years, Norris Plumbing & Heating, Inc., a true family business, has been making the homes of Centre County healthier.

The husband and wife duo of Will and Alison Norris took the reins of the company in 1983 after working with Will’s grandparents and parents. Will and Alison originally operated their business out of Boalsburg, but have since moved to their current location at 120 Pine Hall Ct., State College.

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Norris Plumbing & Heating carries many high-efficiency products, which Alison says Will has been doing for many years, long before it was common.

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Railroad track car enthusiasts gather for excursion

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — A group of railroad enthusiasts gathered in Centre County recently for a rail excursion.

But, instead of riding in trains, the participants rode in small, four-wheeled powered vehicles called track cars, motorcars or speeders.

The vehicles run on standard railroad tracks, and were used decades ago for track inspection and light maintenance tasks.

The cars travel at speeds of around 25 miles per hour and were called “speeders” because they were much faster than the human-powered handcars they replaced.

The track cars were used by railroads around the country until the late 1960s, when they were replaced by Hyrail vehicles, which are conventional automobiles, SUVs or pickup trucks fitted with retractable flanged wheels allowing them to travel on rails or roads.

The Sunday morning gathering took place along the tracks of the Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad in front of the former Corning Glass plant at Dale Summit.

About 27 track cars were trailered in from all around Pennsylvania and several neighboring states. Four cars from the Centre County area participated in the event.

George Baney and his wife, Gloria, of Bellefonte, rode in their orange fiberglassbodied car, which was made in Canada.

One local car was painted in the gray and green colors and markings of the defunct Bellefonte Central Railroad, and another featured Nittany and Bald Eagle colors and markings. Other railroads represented included the Pennsylvania, Reading, New York Central, Rio Grande, Canadian National and Union Pacific.

Baney said that some railroads sold the track cars for low prices when they went to the more modern Hyrail cars.

“Some people had the foresight to buy them up in bulk,” said Baney.

Many of the cars have been restored to like-new condition, with shiny new paint and refurbished mechanics, but some still retained their weathered patinas, looking like they might have when they were in regular service 50 or more years ago.

The track cars weigh about 1,000 pounds, and were unloaded from their trailers at the Corning plant entry crossing and set sideways on the tracks.

Rotating the cars to get them on the track was accomplished by either a retractable turntable on the car’s undercarriage or by extending two wheelbarrow-like handles on the cars, which let the owner lift up one end of the car and pivot it 90 degrees to align it with the tracks.

The cars are propelled by small gasoline engines driving the rear axle through a chain and sprockets or a belt.

Their transmissions have forward and reverse gears, many with just one speed, but some have two-speed transmissions for greater efficiency.

The most popular engine is an Onan two-cylinder industrial engine of about 20 horsepower, but many of the older models were equipped with single-cylinder twostroke engines.

Some cars have fully enclosed cabs, some have just a windshield and roll-up cloth side curtains, and a few have no cab enclosures at all.

Interiors of the cars are spartan, with small vinyl seats flanking a center console, which contains the car’s controls and covers the engine, drive train and fuel tank.

The planned excursion route took the riders from Dale Summit eastward behind

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VINTAGE TRACK CARS line up at Dale Summit for a recently held rail excursion.

Pleasant Gap, through Bellefonte and on to Milesburg, then followed the Nittany and Bald Eagle main line westward through Bald Eagle Valley to Tyrone and back.

The owners and operators of the cars are members of NARCOA, the North American Railcar Operators Association.

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to the preservation and safe operation of railroad equipment. It was formed in 1980, and has approximately 1,800 members worldwide.

NARCOA sponsors track car excursions nationwide, and provides insurance for its members.

It also requires that all track car opera-

tors pass a written test, and demonstrate their ability to operate the cars before they are allowed to participate in NARCOAsponsored events.

Safety is stressed by the group. The track cars are required to carry fire extinguishers, first aid kits and tow bars, in case of breakdowns. They must have brake lights, like an automobile, and observe minimum following-distance standards.

The railroads often send their own employees to the excursion sites in Hyrail vehicles to drive ahead of the cars and serve as flaggers at road crossings.

Unlike trains, the track cars must yield to automobile traffic at crossings.

Annual Nittany Valley Benefit Dinner taking shape

By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

HOWARD — If you’re looking for a delicious way to kick off Memorial Day weekend, there’s a great community event taking place on Friday, May 23.

The Nittany Valley Benefit Dinner will be held from noon to 8 p.m. The community dinner features a traditional Amish home-cooked, wedding-style meal.

John Esh is coordinating the event again this year.

“This is our third year. We had about 600 guests last year,” Esh explained.

The dinner take place at 125 Fire House Lane in Hublersburg. That’s a change from previous years, when the event was held in the Walker Township Fire Hall.

Once again, horse-and-wagon shuttle service will be provided from the fire hall to where the dinner is served.

Last year, the dinner was held from 4 to 8 p.m.

This year, there are four additional hours to handle the flow of guests.

“We don’t have so much space, so we wanted to spread the people out,” Esh said. “We have a lot of interest, so we want to be able to accommodate those people.”

The dinner features several main courses, and something for every taste. There will be pulled roasted chicken and filling, cooked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, homestyle baked beans, noodles and cheese covered with melted butter, freshbaked bread, coleslaw, apple salad and creamed celery.

“The chicken and filling is probably the

most popular because it’s so different,” Esh said. “It’s a tough call, though, because the desserts are so popular.”

For dessert, there will be fresh-churned ice cream, homemade apple pie, chocolate cake, doughnuts and homemade vanilla pudding.

The beverages include fresh-squeezed lemonade, freshly brewed coffee and freshly brewed mint tea.

The buffet-style meal will be all-youcare-to-eat.

The meal continues to grow in popularity.

“We have people who are going to come for lunch and then come again for dinner,” Esh said with a laugh.

Cost is $17 per adult and $15 for seniors 65 and older and children ages 6 through 18. Children under 5 eat free when accompanied by an adult. Meals will be served from every hour from noon until 8 p.m.

The dinner is expected to sell out, so Esh asks that everyone purchases tickets in advance.

“It really has grown every year. It’s very unique,” Esh said.

On Saturday, May 24, Amish quilts, flowers, lawn furniture and crafts will be part of a benefit auction.

There also will be breakfast and lunch served at the auction. Breakfast will take place from 6 to 10 a.m. and will include sausage, pancakes, bacon, eggs and creamed dried beef.

Lunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will include a pig roast, chicken barbecue, salad bar, hoagies, ham and cheese sandwiches, hot dogs and sauerkraut.

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Festival features female angler, historical marker dedication BELLEFONTE — The Big Spring Festival, a family-oriented event, is scheduled to take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte.

According to Sally Houser, Historic Bellefonte Inc. president, those attending can look forward to an afternoon packed with action.

Travis Barner is kicking off the entertainment at noon, followed by Russell Dauberman at 1:30 p.m. There are several VIPs scheduled to drop by, including Buzz, the Centre County Youth Service Bureau mascot.

The Kayaking Tussey Mountain Outfitters will be in attendance all afternoon. Several nonprofit groups have planned activities and fundraisers for the festival. The Centre County Youth Service Bureau has planned children’s activities to keep the young ones busy.

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Shumway decided to pursue her dreams at 18 and mainly focuses on photography, writing and film. Her career goals are to teach children to love the sport of fishing and to obtain her own TV outdoor show.

“I graduated in 2013 with a B.S. in criminal justice administration and I live in Bellefonte. At the Big Spring Festival I will be available for discussions about fishing skills and equipment,” Shumway said.

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At 2 p.m., the Big Spring Festival will feature a historic marker dedication.

Historic Bellefonte Inc., in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, will dedicate an official state historical marker commemorating the lifetime contributions of James A. “Billboard” Jackson.

This will take place at 207 E. High St., Bellefonte. (In case of inclement weather, the dedication will be moved to the large courtroom in the Centre County Courthouse.)

Did you know that the prominent African-American journalist, who was the first black editor at Billboard magazine, was born in Bellefonte? The oldest of 14 children, he attended public school in Bellefonte and left home at the age of 18 to pursue his career.

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It is believed that Jackson brought an entire generation into the light. Without his writing, many black performers would have remained unknown and without recognition.

He also made the public aware of many behind-the-scenes people in the trade such as the music publishers, theater owners and talent scouts. Jackson was the editor of the magazine’s Negro Department and wrote “J.A. Jackson’s Page,” which was last published in 1925.

Jackson was active in the Scottish Rite Masons, serving as deputy of the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree Scottish Rite Masons. He was a life member of the Prince Hall of Freemasonry and of the A.E.A. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and Grand Commissioner of Economics of I.B.P.O. Elks of the World.

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Update meeting on Colyer Lake repairs held

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

POTTER TOWNSHIP — Colyer Lake in Potter Township was constructed by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission — now the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — in 1966, and has served as a popular fishing and boating recreational area for decades.

In 2002, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection deemed Colyer Lake unsafe according to updated design storm requirements, and the lake was drawn down 10 feet in 2003. The PFBC later observed undermining of the auxiliary spillway, which ultimately led to the lake being partially drained to a level approximately 17 feet below the “full” level in the spring of 2013. The commision, a selffunded state agency, lacked the funds to make the necessary repairs, which would cost about $6 million.

In 2013, Save Colyer Lake Inc., a nonprofit corporation, was formed, headed by Colyer resident and Centre County judge Tom Kistler. Its goal was to raise funds to help pay for the dam’s repairs and to act as leverage for state funding.

In November 2013, a transportation bill (HB 1060) was signed, allocating state funds for numerous road and infrastructure projects including the repairing of “high hazard unsafe dams.” This bill provides all of the funding needed to repair Colyer Lake.

On May 8, a meeting took place at Penns Valley High School to update the public on the progress and timetable of the Colyer Lake repairs.

Andy Shields, deputy director for field operations for the PFBC, opened the meeting, thanking people for attending. He turned the microphone over to Michele Jacoby, chief engineer for the Colyer project, who described the scope of the planned repairs and improvements. She noted the PFBC’s concern about potential flooding due to a breach in the dam.

“As responsible dam owners, we (PFBC)

have to consider all the people that live downstream from the dam,” said Jacoby.

She said that Colyer Lake can hold 565 million gallons of water when it is completely full.

“That’s a significant amount of water, and that’s our concern,” said Jacoby.

She noted that the dam outlet and spillway have been weakened and undermined over time and must be reconstructed, and that the dam itself needs to be reinforced with concrete to strengthen it.

Jason Detar, fisheries manager for the PFBC, said that the lake will be drained completely preceding the repair work. He explained that as the lake is drawn down, the fish will be collected from the existing catch basin and transported by hatchery trucks to a nearby waterway, most likely to the lake at Poe Valley State Park.

Detar said the water from Sinking Creek, which feeds the lake, is fairly acidic, which does not provide the best environment for fish health.

Agricultural lime will be applied to the lake bottom prior to refilling the lake to counteract the acidic water. Colyer Lake includes a bypass channel, which will divert most of the water from Sinking Creek, allowing only the small amount of water necessary to maintain the pool level into the lake.

The Graymont Corporation has agreed to donate all the lime needed for this process. Detar said that the lake has been limed three times in its history, with the last previous application being done in the mid-1990s.

“The duration of the lime is roughly 10 years, and it was very successful the last times it was done,” said Detar.

Detar said that artificial fish habitat structures made of old tires and installed in the mid-1980s will be removed and replaced with units constructed of stone and wood. Some of the tire structures were already removed during the 2013 drawdown.

Detar said that a fish restocking plan will be drawn up while the lake is empty, and implemented after it is refilled.

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PENNSYLVANIA FISH and Boat Commission engineer Michele Jacoby explains the reasons repair work is necessary at Colyer Lake “We’ll primarily be focusing on a bass and pan fish fishery, which is really what the heart of Colyer has been,” said Detar.

Jacoby spoke again, noting that the design of the lake improvements has been completed and approved, and that DEP permitting has been granted for the project to proceed. She expects contractor bids to be advertised by this July, and draw down to begin in August. Construction is expected to begin in September. The total duration of the project is expected to be about one year.

State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte, addressed the crowd of attendees, praising the work of the Save Colyer Lake organization for helping move the project along in a timely manner.

“I have a whole laundry list of other projects across the state that would like to be as far along as you are,” said Benninghoff.

The evening concluded with Kistler, the head of Save Colyer Lake Inc., thanking everyone for their great efforts in raising money for the project. He noted that the organization has raised $138,000. They will contribute $100,000 toward the repairs, and they plan to spend the remaining $38,000 for amenities such as hiking trails, picnic pavilions, etc., while continuing to raise funds for more improvements.

“We’re not done,” said Kistler. “We’re not resting on the fact that this project is approved and a very aggressive construction schedule is in place.”

Strawberry Festival scheduled LEMONT—The 33rd annual Lemont Strawberry Festival will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at the Village Green, 133 Mt. Nittany Road.

There will be Meyer Dairy ice cream, homemade cakes by Lemont Neighbors, strawberries from Hostetler Farm, and lemonade and shakes in commemerative cups.

OverheaD will play from 4 to 6 p.m. and August Room will play from 6 to 8 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There will be pony rides for children from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and art activities through the Art Alliance of Central PA. Speeder rides by the Bellefonte Historial Railroad Society will be available, tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children.

Lemont Village Association bumper stickers will also be available for $2.

For more information, visit www.lemont village.org/strawberryfestival.

County collects hazardous waste STATE COLLEGE — A total of 831 households took advantage of Centre County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, which was held May 2-4 at the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority.

Approximately 48,302 pounds of material were collected during the two-day event.

In all, 764 vehicles brought hazardous chemicals from 831 households. One person rode in on a bicycle and one arrived in a taxi.

Residents from 31 of the county’s 35 municipalities participated, as well as neighbors from seven surrounding counties. There aslo were four participants from out of state.

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GIDEON SHAWVER gives it his all during the pedal tractor pull at the Penns Valley Intermediate School PTG carnival, which took place on May 10.

Community Day set PLEASANT GAP — The second annual Pleasant Gap Come Together Community Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the International Order of Odd Fellows building, 756 Axemann Road.

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Penns Valley holds annual prom

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STATE COLLEGE — Students of Penns Valley Area High School honored the great tradition of the high school prom on May 9 when they had their annual event at Hoag’s Celebration Hall in State College.

Young ladies dressed in elegant gowns accompanied by their escorts in tuxedos, as well as parents, family members and friends arrived, well in advance of the 7 p.m. starting time to enjoy the spectator sport of prom watching.

Some couples chose to make grand entrances, arriving in the parking lot in chauffeured limousines or vintage American muscle cars, but the most attention-getting arrival was made by Jason Thoms and his date, Quinn Kaleno, who rode in on a white wagon pulled by four Clydes-

dale draft horses decked out in sparkling silver harnesses.

Thoms’ parents, Roger and Linda Thoms, of Aaronsburg, operate Ro-Lin on Clydes Draft Services and supplied the horses and wagon.

After a time of socializing and countless photographs, the students lined up at the building entrance and filed in to the ballroom.

As the couples registered, senior class adviser Barbara Kitchen handed out a pack of souvenir playing cards to each student attendee. She said the favor was a student’s idea.

Inside, disc jockey Andy Landis was already playing plenty of wall-thumping rock ‘n’ roll, and the students soon took to the dance floor.

An array of food and drinks for the attendees and chaperones was provided by Hoag’s Catering.

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Beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 30, Governor’s Park in Bellefonte will be filled with those participating in the event. In light of the 20-year celebration, the committee chose the theme for this year to be “Don’t Let Cancer Spoil Our Party.”

In preparing for this year and the events involved with relay, Centre Crest held a mini relay on April 26 with many of the residents taking part. The mini relay raised $1,128 for cancer research.

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RSVP helps seniors give back to the community

By BRITTANY SVOBODA bsvoboda@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Retirement or a reduction in work hours can be a welcomed time to relax. Eventually, however, it can also make some people go stir-crazy.

That’s where the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program comes in. Since its inception 1985, RSVP has grown to be one of the largest volunteer networks for people 55 and older in the United States.

For seniors and retirees in Centre County, it can mean giving back to your community while doing something you love or something entirely new to you.

An entity of the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Centre County Board of Commissioners through the Office of Aging, RSVP connects more than 850 volunteers with about 115 nonprofit agencies in Centre County.

RSVP is free to join, and project director Brenda Reeve and program assistant Andrea Puzycki encourage both those who know what type of volunteering they want to do and those who are clueless to sign up. During an informal interview, which typically takes place in their offices located in the Willowbank Building on Holmes Street in Bellefonte, Reeve and Puzycki will ask potential volunteers to fill out an enrollment form. This is a way for potential volunteers to check off or list things that pertain to their interests, experience and skills.

“This is how we get to know who you are,” Reeve said.

“We can’t guarantee that we’ll find that niche, but we work very hard to.”

“It’s nice because somebody may want to play the piano

one day a week and we can send them to Centre Crest to play for a service,” Puzycki said. “Some people need a place to go every day and we find a completely different set up for them.”

The volunteer opportunities are vast and can include anything from renovating homes, to assisting at local food banks, to helping with office work. Volunteers can put in as few or as many hours as they wish.

“A lot of our partners, with the way their budget and the economy is going,” Reeve said “really could use a lot of help.”

RSVP also has a number of volunteer opportunities for special projects that only take place for a short period of time. This includes Trash to Treasure at Penn State at the end of May, Toys for Tots around the holidays and shot clinics during flu season.

During tax season, RSVP also coordinates the free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for Centre County residents with low-to-moderate incomes. Volunteers interested in becoming a parat of VITA are trained in IRS tax rules and regulations in January, and then begin taking appointments in February, Puzycki said.

In 2014, RSVP had six volunteers who took appointments and 20 volunteers who prepared the returns.

“We completed over 1,200 returns of one kind or another over the tax season,” she said. VITA volunteers take appointments in Bellefonte, Penns Valley, Philipsburg and State College.

One of the long-standing programs through RSVP, in its 12th year, is the Pen Pal Program. From October to April, about 400 volunteers exchange letters with 800 elementary students in the Bald Eagle Area School District.

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RSVP BATTLES BUDGET CRUNCH

By BRITTANY SVOBODA bsvoboda@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Despite being one of the top nationally recognized volunteer programs, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program might see some federal budget cuts. According to local RSVP project director Brenda Reeve, the program’s federal funding could be reduced by as much as two-thirds in 2015, which could result in the closing of some programs nationwide.

“There’s over 200 RSVPs throughout the United States,” Reeve said. “That will eliminate a lot of us.”

About 55 percent of RSVP’s budget comes from the Centre County Government and about 45 percent from the U.S. Government’s Corporation for National and Community Service. RSVP’s current federal funding will continue through March 2015, but there are no guarantees beyond then.

“This may or may not pass,” Reeve said. “We don’t know.”

RSVP’s current annual budget is $121,693. According to Reeve, funds are used for staffing and support of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Pen Pal programs.

“We’re pretty strong here in Centre County because we have a lot of support from the commissioners,” Reeve said.

In 2013, volunteers donated 61,000 hours of their time to area nonprofits, Reeve said. At $20 an hour, she said, that’s the equivalent of $1.2 million in volunteer labor.

“If we were to go under, I don’t know who would coordinate volunteers,” she said. “That’s what we do.

We’re going to need a lot of support from the community.”

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ABOUT 850 Centre County residents volunteer through RSVP. In 2013, volunteers logged 61,000 hours helping area nonprofits.

RSVP PROJECT DIRECTOR Brenda Reeve, left, and program sssistant Andrea Puzycki, standing, are pictured with RSVP volunteer Patricia Breger, who began volunteering in 2007.

Breger volunteers at the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte, where RSVP is located.

The goals of this program are to “provide a mentor opportunity for elementary-age students while enhancing reading, writing and social skills” and “positively influence the percentage of students who go on to post-secondary school and reduce the percentage of students who drop out of school,” according to the Pen Pal Program recruitment sheet.

In addition to trading letters with students, volunteers have an annual meet-and-greet with the student or students they write to.

There also is an annual luncheon to celebrate the service of RSVP volunteers.

This year’s luncheon will take place in October and volunteers who have 12 hours of service for the year are eligible to attend.

“It’s a way for us to say thank you,” Reeve said. “We get to serve them for serving the community.” At last year’s luncheon, there were 37 recipients of an award for 500 or more hours of service, which is sponsored by the Centre County Board of Commissioners, and five recipients of the 25 years of service pin.

One of the perks of being a volunteer is a volunteer discount card to participating stores and restaurants in Centre County.

All RSVP volunteers also are covered under a supplemental insurance program while on duty.

“We’re available to the whole community,” Puzycki said. “Even if they’re under 55. We don’t turn anybody away.” Although volunteers under 55 will not technically be a part of RSVP, Puzycki and Reeve will still help them find a place that might be a good fit for them.

For more information about RSVP, call (814) 355-6816 or visit www.centrecountypa.gov.

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Retirees and others feel the call to volunteer at CVIM STATE COLLEGE — If you check the volunteer lists at the library, the food bank, the hospital or most any other place where volunteers provide a service, you will find many senior citizens’ names on them.

Why do they do it?

Are they bored? Do they miss a regular job? Doesn’t everybody wait for the day when they can sleep in and let someone else do the work?

Apparently not, if you listen to the volunteers at Centre Volunteers in Medicine.

CVIM, as it is known, could be called a communityowned organization.

The uninsured and underinsured folks Connie Cousins in our area deserve to covers a wide receive good medical variety of events in Centre County for care. the Centre County If it were not for Gazette. Email her the more than 200 at ccous67@gmail. volunteers who give com. their time in service to their neighbors, CVIM could not go on.

Of those volunteer positions, there are 22 physicians, 14 dentists, 24 nurses, six case managers, seven phlebotomists, 10 pharmacists, two dieticians and one physical therapist; 114 are non-clinical.

“So, why do you come here?” I asked Katie Frieden. She has been volunteering at CVIM for two years, manning the front desk. She previously worked as a conference planner at Penn State for eight years and as children’s librarian for 10 years at Schlow Library.

“I feel like I’m giving back, helping others,” Frieden answered. “It’s fun and it’s social interaction.”

She also volunteers at Centre Furnace Mansion.

Elaine Witter works in eligibility and has been there for five years. “I see the people

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CENTRE VOLUNTEERS in Medicine relies heavily on volunteers, including pharmacist Leo Lucci and MAP technician Denise Rhoads. first and I love the one-on-one interaction with people who need a hand up.”

Sue Crews-Munnell, a registered nurse, has been giving her time to CVIM for two years.

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“It’s a good chance to use my social work skills and background. I can make a contribution,” said Elaine Jurs about her commitment.

She is a case manager and the second in line to assess a new patient, seeing where she can help them with housing, food and child care, as well as getting them enrolled for medical care.

Jurs worked as a counselor for Penn State in the Student Health Center.

Betty Andrews has been volunteering for 11 years.

“I come because I like to meet people, do some good,” she said. She passes out meds when people come to get their prescriptions.

Nancy Jacobson is at the front desk most Thursdays.

She has been helping at CVIM for five years. She likes to volunteer because, “It’s so different and the clients are nice.”

Jacobsen worked in learning enrichment at an elementary school before retiring.

She also is president of the Nittany Valley Symphony Guild.

When asked how long she had been working the front desk, Maggie Foster said: “Ever since it started in 2002. It is nice to be

doing one thing and not so many things.”

Leo Lucci, a pharmacist, said he likes giving back, too. He also spends two days each month volunteering at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

So, it seems, none of the people questioned at CVIM listed “just needing something to do” as an impetus to volunteering.

Every one of them, at some time in the interviews said, “I want to give back” or “I want to help people.”

And most of them have more than one place where they volunteer. I am convinced that the seniors, through their volunteer work, are adding health and years to their own lives.

CVIM may be able to provide, at no cost to the patient, appointments with a family doctor, preventative care, referrals to specialists and diagnostic tests and labs.

The clinic does not provide surgery, prenatal care or emergency treatment. Primary dental care is also available, although there is a waiting list.

Priority is given to emergency needs.

CVIM does not do cosmetic dentistry, bridges or crowns, but the clinic may be able to help find funds to secure dentures.

For more information about volunteering or to see if you qualify for CVIM care, visit www.cvim.net or call (814) 231-4043.

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Many reasons to consider independent living Area communities offer input, information on their facilities

By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — There can be many mental, emotional and physical benefits to independent living in retirement. Continuing-care staff and residents say being involved in the community and maintaining personal relationships could enhance and even extend life in older age.

The Village at Penn State, a continuingcare retirement community that opened in 2003, encourages its residents to live actively during retirement through fitness, education and involvement within State College.

Located on Lions Hill Road in State College, The Village is comprised of 150 independent-living units, 27 skilled-nursing beds and nine personal care beds, according to Ellen Corbin, the community’s executive director. The independent living units include 138 apartments and 12 cottages.

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The Village offers trips to concerts, theater productions and lectures, as well as a variety of educational and health programs, including exercise and current event roundtable discussions, Corbin said.

Other activities include bridge, poetry readings and potluck meals.

Because of The Village’s affiliation with Penn State, residents have transportation to university lecture series and sporting events. Additionally, Penn State’s School of Music performs on site.

Water aerobics and other fitness classes are offered, too, Corbin said. The Village has its own exercise physiologist on site, as well as Penn State interns.

In addition to trips and fitness classes, residents are offered technology classes, including lessons specializing in iPad and Skype. This is especially important since many of the residents connect with their children and grandchildren over the Internet, said Corbin.

The Village’s encouragement in resident involvement is crucial, because as people age it’s important that they keep active physically, mentally and socially. “(It) keeps you young,” Corbin said.

The Village staffs a nurse during day-

light hours, and also offers an on-site doctor so residents don’t have to travel for doctor’s appointments, said Kim McGinnis, director of resident services.

A podiatrist and audiologist are also on site, as well as emergency care, if needed.

Residents have the option of wearing a pendant or using a call system in the case of an emergency.

Besides scheduled events and activities, residents have the opportunity to create their own projects and plan their own programs, said McGinnis.

“Residents take the lead on everything.

They take it and they run with it.”

Some examples of resident-created programs include a “Go Green” initiative and yard sales and estate sales.

“They’re really involved with everything that goes on here,” McGinnis said.

There’s also a resident council with elected officials and resident committees.

Village Heights Condominium Association, located at 305 Village Heights Drive in State College, offers a variety of events and activities for residents, including water aerobics, bridge, a book club, a monthly ladies’ luncheon, sing-alongs and weekly coffee socials.

Opened in 1998, Village Heights houses 61 residents, according to Cindy Dull, marketing committee chair.

“There are 30 one- and two-bedroom units in the Village Centre building and 20 villas that surround it,” she said.

Village Heights is a small community for residents over age 55 who want to be active, but not tied down to home maintenance such as lawn care and snow removal, which are included in the condo fee. Residents own their own unit or villa, and there are no entrance fees.

“Each unit is equipped with a full kitchen; a dining room on site provides socialization and evening meals (five) nights a week,” Dull said. “Residents can participate in activities in the community as well as in the larger State College/Penn State area. It is on the CATA bus line and is conveniently located to various professional services, restaurants and other amenities.”

For medical care, all units are equipped with an emergency call button that directly reaches the nurse’s station at adjacent Brookline.

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THERE ARE MANY physical and emotional benefits to independent living during the golden years.

Organized exercise is one of those benefits.

“Nurses usually respond very quickly to assess medical emergencies,” Dull said.

“Village Heights residents get preferred admission to Brookline’s facilities.”

A RESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

Helen Manful has been a resident of The Village for 10 years.

“I came on the first day,” she said.

Manful said The Village provides the benefits of both living independently and having access to programs and events.

“When we’re in our units we’re very, very private,” she said. “But we have a lot of group activities.”

One of Manful’s favorite areas at The

Village is the atrium, where she reads aloud to others, including those suffering from Alzheimer’s. Reading can be soothing for them, she said.

“Sometimes the sweetest things happen,” she said. “It’s a wonderful atmosphere over there.”

There are many ways The Village offers comfort in addition to group activities and care, Manful said. Residents are allowed to have pets, and visitors are welcome any time.

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Eating well shouldn’t end in your 30s or 40s. Healthy eating provides adults 50 and older with benefits including increased mental awareness, resistances to illness, higher energy levels and better health and body management.

As we age, it is important to provide our bodies with the best possible nutrients to ensure we remain healthy, both physically and emotionally.

Look to these tips to stay fit, happy and healthy: n Focus on whole fruit items instead of juices. Whole fruits provide you with more fiber and vitamins. Try to work close to two servings of fruit into your daily diet. n Eat dark, leafy greens like spinach and broccoli and orange and yellow vegetables such as carrots and squash to up your antioxidant intake. Close to two servings of colorful vegetables are recommended by the USDA. n Choose whole grains over processed white flour foods to consume more nutrients and fiber. The USDA recommends that older adults consume six to seven ounces of grains per day. n Adults 50 and older should vary sources of protein. Adding more fish, beans and dairy if possible can greatly increase health and fitness. n Drink more water. As people age, it becomes increasingly more easy for them to become dehydrated. By sipping water throughout the day, older adults can decrease their chance of getting common illnesses such as urinary tract infections and constipation. n Make sure to get enough vitamins, specifically vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Look to foods like fish and other seafood, liver, red meat and dairy to increase vitamin B12. Vegetables like spinach, collards,

white beans, some fish, and orange juice and milk are high in vitamin D. Many of these foods also help to increase calcium intake. n Reduce your sodium intake. As it becomes easier for older adults to become dehydrated, decreasing your sodium intakes can help to alleviate this problem.

It will also help to decrease water retention and high blood pressure. Make sure to read labels and understand the sodium content of your foods. n Take the time to enjoy “good” fats.

Foods like olive oil, salmon and many nuts are high in monounsaturated fats. These fats can help protect your body against many diseases by controlling LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels and increasing HDL or “good” cholesterol levels. n Avoid bad carbohydrates. Bad carbs like white flour, refined sugar and white rice have been stripped of all bran, fiber and nutrients. These foods also tend to digest quickly, causing spikes in blood sugar levels and short-lived energy. To increase long-lasting energy, include carbs like whole grains, fruits and vegetables in your diet. n Be aware of hidden sugars. Added sugar is common in breads, canned soups, canned vegetables, pasta sauces and fast food. Check labels for ingredients.

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The Centre County Gazette

Senior volunteers help fight Medicare fraud

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A dozen senior citizens sat around a table here recently, drinking coffee and shaking their heads.

“There was a doctor in Florida arrested for saying he needed to remove something he had already removed,” Leonard Washington said. “They get more time for doing drugs than they do for Medicare fraud.”

His complaint started a flurry of tsk-tsking: kickbacks to active seniors who say they need help with insulin shots, unknown callers who claim they need Medicare beneficiary numbers to offer more care, and elderly people intimidated into unnecessary medical tests.

These seniors represent a few of the 68,000 volunteers who have been trained since 1997 as part of Senior Medicare Patrols.

They spend their spare time educating other seniors about Medicare, mediating billing questions between doctors and patients, and sleuthing out fraud to forward to investigators.

It’s the fraud that makes SNO volunteers angriest — $60 billion a year, they learn.

“I want people to stop what they’re doing,” said Josefa Campos, explaining why she volunteered. “It’s not right.”

In the training session, they learned that organized crime has moved toward Medicare fraud because it’s safer than dealing drugs and guns; they’ve heard that criminals have taken advantage of the confusion over the federal health care law to target seniors; and they know that as many more people enter the senior-citizen ranks, more people will be at risk for fraud.

In an effort to fight Medicare fraud, the

federal government has doubled its funding for the SMP program in the hopes of training more volunteers.

“The more people who are out there, the more we can tell, ‘This is happening to us,’” said Theresa Brownson, who heads up Washington’s Senior Medicare Patrol.

The more experienced patrol members offered advice to the new volunteers: Make eye contact. If someone’s not paying attention during a training session, stand next to him. Be on time and don’t interrupt lunch.

They tell their seniors to get keep copies of all their medications and all of their doctors’ phone numbers, and to read their Medicare statements, even when it says, “This is not a bill.”

“I used to think, ‘Well, great; I don’t have to read it,’” said Christine Tolson, laughing.

“Now I’m a community activist; I just care about taxpayer dollars.”

Beyond the training sessions at community centers and churches, the volunteers often find that their tips strike closer — or even at — home. Medicare conversations start over fresh vegetables at the grocery store or with coffee after a morning walk.

“I get questions from my family,” said Emma Beshir, who said she received a letter inviting her to volunteer. “’What is this?

I don’t understand that.’ It’s important because it saves my Medicare.”

The volunteers leave the session armed with PowerPoint presentations, warnings against off-color jokes or political statements, and a sense of pride that they can help seniors fight fraud.

“You see someone after a training session, and they say, ‘I took care of it,’ and you see the expression on their face,” LaVerne Scott said. “It’s so rewarding.”

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Walk your way to better health HERSHEY — More than 25 years of research has shown that walking may be the single best exercise you can do to improve your health.

It burns calories, it builds endurance, it enhances muscle tone and it doesn’t pound your joints.

It also helps improve or prevent many age-related health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis and dementia.

But walking is not only good for what ails you. It’s also one of the easiest and most convenient exercises you can do, and is completely free.

All you need is a good pair of walking shoes that fit well and a little desire.

Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Start walking: Start out slow if you need to. For many people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes and walk back. Do it every day for a week. If that seems easy, add five minutes to your walks next week and keep adding five minutes until you are walking as long as you desire. It’s also a smart idea to start and finish your walk with a few simple warm-up and cool-down stretches. Stretching will make you feel better and help prevent injury.

How far: Any walking is better than none, but most fitness professionals recommend walking about 30 minutes, five days a week. Research has shown that the 30 minutes can be broken up throughout the day — 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there. Or, for optimal health benefits, aim for 10,000 steps per day, which is the equivalent of about five miles.

How fast: The right walking speed depends on your fitness level. Ideally you should walk at a brisk pace that has you breathing heavily, but allows you to still carry on a conversation.

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While starting a walking program takes initiative, sticking with it takes commitment.

Here are some tips to help you stay motivated: Find some walking buddies: They can provide motivation and support, along with companionship and security.

Use a pedometer: These nifty little gadgets — available in sporting goods stores for around $25 — measure how far you’ve walked in steps and miles, providing motivation by spurring you to meet a particular goal and showing you if you’ve met it. Or, if you’re a smartphone user, consider downloading a pedometer app like accupedo.com or runtastic.com.

Join a walking club: To find one in your community call your local medical center, mall, health clubs, YMCA, running shoe stores or Area Agency on Aging to see if they sponsor or know of any clubs or groups. Or, try the American Volkssport Association and American Heart Association Walking Club, which let you search for non-competitive walking clubs in your area.

Keep a journal: Use it to keep track of your walking minutes, steps or mileage and total it up at the end of each week to see how you’re progressing.

Get a dog: Studies have shown that dog owners are much more likely to take regular walks than non-dog owners.

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STATE COLLEGE — Created in August 2006, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Unit investigates and prosecutes those who cheat, deceive or abuse older Pennsylvanians. The unit is comprised of prosecutors, agents and support staff. A special section within the unit educates the public about senior fraud and teaches seniors how to avoid being victimized.

Elder abuse complaints are received from the toll-free elder abuse hotline at (866) 623-2137.

Well-trained staff help expedite assistance to senior citizens by providing information when the issue is not within the jurisdiction of the Office of Attorney General or by moving the referrals to the proper section within office when appropriate.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has the third highest percentage of elderly residents in the United States, with nearly 2 million residents over the age of 65. Statistically, senior citizens are favored targets for many kinds of consumer fraud including identity theft, charities, telemarketing and sweepstakes fraud. The Public Protection Division in the Office of the Attorney General addresses those types of consumer complaints as well as health care issues, violations of the Pennsylvania Do Not Call Law, and numerous other subjects.

In addition, the fastest growing segment of Pennsylvania’s population is those who are 85 years of age or older.

Frail and care-dependent elderly are often susceptible to other forms of abuse, including physical and mental abuse, financial exploitation and neglect. The Criminal Law Division in the Office of the Attorney General investigates provider fraud in the Medicaid program, insurance fraud and other crimes.

Those who have any reason to suspect that an elderly person may be victimized in any way may call (866) 6232137 or email elderabuse@attorneygeneral.gov.

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Many exhibitors have been part of every expo and will be coming to State College with their products and services.

All fields of interest to visitors will be represented, including hospitals, pharmacies, insurance, assisted-care facilities, retirement communities, home improvement, chiropractic, health improvement, mobility equipment and more.

Annie Rosellini, Miss Pennsylvania 2013, will be on hand to sign autographs and to meet and greet visitors.

She also will be available for photo opportunities at the sponsors’ booths.

Rosellini recently competed for the title of Miss America in Atlantic City.

All visitors are automatically entered to win a $100 cash prize, which Rosellini will be awarding. She will also draw booth prizes from the exhibitors.

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Senior volunteering at an all-time high

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STUDIES SHOW that social interaction offers older adults many benefits. Remaining socially active and maintaining interpersonal relationships are extremely important.

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“As a resident I can just say that this is the most wonderful place.”

WHY INDEPENDENT LIVING?

A.J. Grill, chair of the building and maintenance committee at Village Heights, said independent living is beneficial in a number of ways.

“Research shows that social interaction offers older adults many benefits,” he said.

“Staying socially active and maintaining interpersonal relationships can help maintain good physical and emotional health and cognitive function.”

People who maintain close friendships, as well as find other ways to interact socially, may live longer than those who become isolated, Grill said.

“Relationships and social interactions help protect against illness by boosting your immune system,” he said. “Independent living facilities offer seniors convenient opportunities to connect with peers and participate in community activities.”

Ned Book, president of the condominium association at Village Heights, said Village Heights encourages independence, but also offers needed support minutes away. Both of these aspects are important when it comes to a continuing-care lifestyle.

“At Village Heights we find that independent living in an owned but well-managed community creates a delightful experience,” said Book. “You are independent, but have a circle of close neighbors that support you. In our case, it seems the more active you remain the more meaningful your life will be at any age.

“Few people have experienced a close relationship with this many neighbors who share a common interest. We have a number of volunteer committees chaired by folks of varying age from 60s to 90s who enjoy managing their own lifestyle. There are also folks who limit their involvement and that’s just fine, too. Whatever makes you thrive and be comfortable,” said Book.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to new data released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), senior volunteering is at a 10-year high — one in three volunteers is a senior age 55 and older. These men and women tap a lifetime of experience to help those in greatest need. More than 20 million senior volunteers gave nearly 3 billion hours of service, at a value of $67 billion.

“For generations, seniors have been making a powerful impact in their communities, and their service is more important now than ever,” said Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

“With so many people in need, senior volunteers are making a difference in the lives of children, veterans, elderly, and disaster survivors. Leading the way are more than 360,000 Senior Corps volunteers — dedicated Americans using a lifetime of skills and experience to tackle pressing challenges in their communities.”

CNCS also found that the percentage of volunteers who are seniors has steadily increased over the last decade (up six points — from 25.1 percent in 2002 to 31.2 percent in 2011). Nearly three-quarters (72.4 percent) are volunteering informally by doing favors for and helping out their neighbors, seven points higher than the national average.

CNCS — the nation’s federal agency and largest grantmaker for service and volunteering — oversees Senior Corps. Senior Corps taps the skills, talents, and experience of more than 360,000 Americans age 55 and over to meet a wide range of community needs through three programs, the Foster Grandparent Program, RSVP and the Senior Companion Program.

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THE TUNES Aug. 12. a week. The due once are Spurs’ Silver are available tend practice voluntary, Music on the Parking coupons ns. Current and Country Weston can be arprogram is entirely her contributio playlist includes line dancers and van transportati need a ride Irish, Spanish, Mulhatten said. who former Silver Spur on average, Biletz and ern, Caribbean, ranged for those and other The Silver Spurs, are invited to celebrate public perforRock & Roll, Tango for the group, downtown. give 20 one-hour $1.25 per perall she has done Mulhatten said. genres.

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munity leaders spotlight the impact of Senior Corps during Senior Corps Week, which takes place during Older Americans Month. The week will be marked by service projects and recognition events across the country. Already, more than 30 governors have issued proclamations for Senior Corps Week, representing broad support for the vital contribution Senior Corps makes to our communities and nation.

President Obama issued a proclamation last week which said, “Many seniors are using a lifetime of experience to serve those around them. Even after decades of hard work, men and women are taking on new roles after retirement — organizing, educating, innovating, and making sure they leave the next generation with the same opportunities they had. It is a commitment that shines brightly in programs like Senior Corps ... .”

In addition to helping others, older volunteers are also helping themselves by living active, healthy lives through volunteering. A growing body of research points to mental and physical health benefits associated with volunteering, including lower mortality rates, increased strength and energy, decreased rates of depression, and fewer physical limitations. With nearly one in every five Americans projected to be age 60 or older by 2030, a great opportunity exists to engage older Americans in service to meet critical community needs.

“Volunteering helps Americans by keeping them active, healthy, and engaged,” added Dr. Erwin Tan, director of Senior Corps at CNCS. “As our nation’s older population rapidly grows, we have a tremendous opportunity to unleash the power of older volunteers on our most pressing problems.”

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STATE COLLEGE senior citizens a variety of steps for retirement, g can take to prepare money, researchin such as saving plans and setresources, making ting goals. director of the J.R. Reed, acting of Aging, said Office Centre County have for seniors to it’s important than they think more money saved figure this out, To they will need. financial a visit to he suggests a planner. those considReed also advises t to research mediering retiremen options and costs cal insurance an APPRISE prothrough visiting their local Area at gram counselor Agency on Aging. t, he said, And equally importan or activihobbies is to “have some you enjoy.” ties planned that of the conNed Book, presidentn at Village dominium associatio one recommendato Heights, said Stockbyte those preparing tion he has for . to J.R. Reed, acting retire is to downsizehas discovered planned,” according hobbies or activities Something he should “have some that when people on the verge of retirement over the years is t communities SENIORS WHO are care is of utmosta look at retiremento move because County Office of Aging. agree medical director of the Centre seeking out for retirement they are not ready the same place importance when t community. in — those preparing active in other they have lived stay everything senior these people potential retiremen should plan to said, is that it has and each resiresidents can wear for so long. Often,and stuff than through volunteer Village Heights they can activate ways as well, g, and citizens may need, property. have more space mentorin her special necklaces emergency, and opportunities, dent owns his or of the residents an they need. cultural, religious for retirement, in the case of participating in Additionally, all l will be alerted When preparing to another, and Vilmedical personne as possible. for older adults and sporting events. look out for one family-friendly, life,” Book it’s important is they no longer and arrive as quickly only paid for “Enjoy your senior your whole lage Heights think about what beto meet and The devices are they will leave said. “You’ve worked allowing residents others’ chilif they use them, want, and what each by the residents life.” spend time with dren. hind for their families.

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Additionally, there Wednesday time Cindy Dull “We spend decades as should use their Board chairman years, seniors what to do for most and events such allow them to meet older fice being told hour, a book group, ers, which will agrees. In their Ilie said. “When morning coffee new people. to have exnights, water of the day,” and connect with for your mind,” may find it beneficial available bridge and poker speakers and g readily t stimulatin “It’s ercise equipmen aerobics, monthly Eileen Leibowsuch as is the Research, Page 8 he said. and easy to access, Leibowitz also movie nights, said Heights. But exermember and vice Book, Dull and case at Village aspect, she said itz, committee association. What cise is only one president of the special, she makes Village Heights

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Sports

May 15-21, 2014

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Bellefonte rallies late to topple P-O, 9-5

By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

PHILIPSBURG — The Bellefonte Lady Red Raiders saved their best for last.

After exploding for six runs in the first two innings at Philipsburg-Osceola on Tuesday, Bellefonte scored single runs in the fourth, sixth and seventh innings while two pitchers held off the Lady Mounties in a 9-5 season-ending victory.

Tara Baney did double duty for the Raiders in the win. She started the game on the mound and gave up four earned runs and seven hits in 32⁄3 innings of work. She also had two big hits and four RBIs to lead the Bellefonte offense. Olivia Ripka, Sara Menna and Liz Linn also had multiple hits as the Raiders connected for a total of 13 for the day.

“We turned the corner,” Bellefonte

coach Gregg Kohlhepp said. “Beating Central a few weeks ago was a big game for us, and we had some ups and downs since then, but we’re playing more complete ball. I thought we played really well yesterday, and I think that today was our best start-to-finish game of the season.”

Philipsburg did not go quietly, however, slashing out nine hits of its own, including five for extra bases. Kenzie Burge had three hits and two RBIs for the Mounties, Haylee Hayward had a double and a triple, and Maggie Peck added a solo home run.

Philipsburg closed the gap to 7-4 with three runs in the fourth inning, but Stevi Confer came in to relieve Baney and allowed only two hits and another run over the final three innings and secured the win.

“We did a nice change of pace there,” Kohlhepp said. “Tara Baney and Stevi Confer are a nice tandem. I don’t know that

Tara was throwing bad, but they were feeling confident against her at that point.

“Stevi Confer offered something different, and so we gave them something new to look at.”

The Raider second inning set the tone for the rest of the game. After pushing across a run in the first on a bases loaded walk to Baney, Bellefonte strung together four hits, sandwiched around a walk and an error, and took a 6-1 early lead. Baney and Erin Pugh each had two-run singles in the inning.

Bellefonte added another run in the fourth when Baney singled to drive in her fourth run of the game.

“Give them credit,” Philipsburg coach Jim Gonder said. “They put the bat on the ball and they scored runs.”

Peck sparked the Mountie rally in the fourth with a leadoff homer to left-center field. After two outs, Hayward tripled,

Haley Frank followed with an RBI double, and then Burge doubled to drive in Frank with the Mounties’ fourth run.

At this point, Confer came in to pitch.

She walked the first batter she faced, Chelsea Henry, to put two runners on base, but then she got the dangerous Abby Showers to pop out to shortstop to end the rally.

“You just have to know to be there for the pitcher who came out,” Confer said about her relief role. “You just have to be there for your team.”

Both teams added a run in the sixth to make the score 8-5. Bellefonte added an insurance run in the seventh, and then Confer pitched a 1-2-3 inning to sew up Bellefonte’s 12th win of the season.

“I think we need a little bit of work,” Baney said, “but I think we’re pretty good.

We are just ready for the playoffs and everything. We are ready to go.”

Eagles executives happy with draft haul The 2014 NFL draft is in the books, and if the Philadelphia Eagles’ general manager and coaches are right, the Eagles made a major haul over the weekend.

At least they think they did. The fact is that every pick is risky, and historically for every superstar drafted, there are examples of highly regarded players who hung around the league for a year or two and then disappeared.

Most drafted players might not even make their teams, especially those who went in the last two Pat Rothdeutsch rounds. One esticovers sports for mate I saw was that, The Centre County over time, fewer than Gazette. Email him 50 percent of those at sports@ drafted actually make centrecounty an NFL roster. Which gazette.com means of the 256 players drafted this year, 128 are going to have to start using their degrees sooner rather than later.

But that is down the road and will all be sorted out in real world of training camp.

For now, we can only assume that most of these players will translate their skills into the pros.

So, how much did the Birds help themselves?

The Eagles’ most glaring needs were on defense — especially with their pass rush and defensive backfield. They were ranked the second worst defense against the pass last season.

That was before they didn’t re-sign slot receiver Jason Avant and before they outright released DeShaun Jackson, their

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leading receiver in 2013.

Now they need receivers, rushers and pass defenders, and that’s exactly what they went after in the draft.

It was apparent from the beginning that coach Chip Kelly didn’t watch ESPN very much before he made his picks. In the first round, the Eagles could have taken Johnny Manziel — Mr. Everything — with the 22nd pick, but they instead traded down four spots to take outside linebacker Marcus Smith from Louisville. Smith was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and is said to be an explosive pass rusher — he had 14.5 sacks last year.

Yet, he also was projected to be as low as a third-round selection, so for him to be taken in the first round was quite a surprise for many people. Kelly later said that they had six other players ahead of Smith, but they were all taken earlier. Manziel or not, the Eagles stuck with their plan — and evaluators — and got a pass rusher.

Next came two pass receivers, and two more surprises.

Selection No. 2 was WR Jordan Matthews out of Vanderbilt. Matthews is 6 feet, 3 inches, 212 pounds and runs a 4.46 40yard dash. He set the SEC record for most career receptions (262) and yards (3,759), and according to Kelly, is the kind of player who can catch the ball in traffic.

Pick No. 86 was Josh Huff out of Oregon.

Huff doesn’t have elite numbers, but he is said to have exceptional down-field speed and kick-returning ability. Plus, he played for Kelly at Oregon, and Kelly knows first hand what he can do.

Back to the defense.

Round 4 pick Jaylen Watkins from Florida is a versatile defensive back who can play both safety and corner. Versatility and size seem to be priorities with Kelly, and Watkins (5 feet, 11 inches, 194 pounds) fits the bill on both accounts.

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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES fans celebrate a selection at the NFL draft, which was held in New York City over the weekend.

Taylor Hart, a 6-foot-6, 281-pound defensive end out of Oregon was next, and he was followed by safety Ed Reynolds out of Stanford. Kelly, again, has close-up knowledge of both players and he apparently knows very well what each can bring to the team.

Last season, Reynolds intercepted six passes and very nearly set an NCAA record for interception return yardage.

Finally, things ended for the Birds with selection 224 in the seventh round, Beau Allen, a 6-foot-2, 333-pounder, out of Wisconsin. The Eagles run a 3-4 defense, and there is always a need for athletic nosetackles with teams that run that scheme.

Jones, Urschel selected in draft

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Two more Nittany Lions heard their names called during the NFL draft.

Defensive tackle DaQuan Jones was selected in the fourth round by the Tennessee Titans and offensive guard John Urschel was selected in the fifth round by the Baltimore Ravens.

Jones and Urschel join fellow Penn Stater Allen Robinson as the only Nittany Lion draftees.

A total of 335 Nittany Lions have been selected in the history of the NFL draft, including 36 in the first round.

Jones becomes the 11th defensive linemen from Penn State

to have been drafted since 2003.

That total includes five in the first round.

A Nittany Lion defensive lineman has been selected in the first four rounds during five of the past six years.

This past season, Jones led Penn State with 11.5 tackles for loss (minus-42 yards) and was given the team’s Outstanding Senior Player award.

A starter in 23 games during the past two seasons, Jones led all Big Ten defensive tackles in stops during the 2013 season.

Urschel was a key fixture on Penn State’s offensive line for the past two seasons, earning All-Big Ten honors both years, as well as numerous academic accolades off the field.

After the final picks, Kelly and gneral manager Howie Roseman seemed very pleased about how the team fared this year. “Our job as a personnel staff is to find players with the traits that the coaching staff is looking for,” Roseman said. “We could find really good players who don’t fit our scheme, and they’re not going to play very well for us and they’re not going to look good with us.

“They (the coaches) do a great job of telling us what they’re looking for, and it’s our job to find them. Fortunately, over the last two drafts, two years, we’ve been on the same page.”

We’ll find out in August.

Celebration 5K will benefit Children’s Miracle Network

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PENN STATE’S John Urschel runs during a drill at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Urschel was selected in the fifth round of the draft by the Baltimore Ravens.

TIPTON — A 5K race will kick off the start of Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger’s Celebration Weekend at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park in Tipton.

Celebration Weekend is a culmination of an entire year’s effort of fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger.

Live TV and radio broadcasts and live events are held as a way to recognize donors, volunteers and Miracle Kids, who have benefitted from donations.

Pre-registration is $15 and available online at www. events.geisinger.org. Day-of registration will begin at 7 a.m. and is $20. Pre-registered runners will receive a Tshirt. T-shirts will be available for day-of registrants, while supplies last.

Awards will be distributed to top overall male and female winners and top finishers in each of the following age groups: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and up.

For more information, contact Vanessa Houser at (800) 451-5437 or vkhouser@geisinger.edu.

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May 15-21, 2014

Franklin looking forward to spending time in his ‘man cave’

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

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A FORMER NFL player has designs on opening a Power Train Fitness facility in the Hills Plaza along South Atherton Street in State College.

Former NFL player opening fitness center in State College

By JENNIFER MILLER StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — A former NFL player is set to open a Power Train Fitness franchise in State College later this month.

Juqua Parker, who spent 12 seasons in the pros, played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns.

He plans to open the new fitness center at the Hills Plaza on South Atherton Street on Friday, May 16.

Steve Saunders, founder and president of Power Train Fitness, told StateCollege.com that Parker was previously Saunders’ client and expressed interest in opening his own shop. It will be the 15th location for the chain.

The other centers are scattered across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.

Saunders says Power Train is different than other gyms in that it offers individualized programs through small groups led by certified trainers.

“What really it amounts to is a personalized training service for a fraction of the price,” Saunders said. “We’re really hands on with our clients. ... Everybody that comes in the place gets treated like they are a pro athlete.”

Saunders says the gym is for everyone from pro athletes to high school and youth athletes to senior golfers to housewives looking to lose a few extra pounds.

Saunders adds that Power Train is the “complete opposite” of other fitness centers that offer gimmicks and circuits.

“We’re looking to have meaningful impact on each of our clients,” he said.

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PITTSBURGH — Sitting on the stage in front of an empty auditorium just an hour outside of Pittsburgh, James Franklin talked to the media about the changes that come with moving from Nashville to State College.

For a man who spends the majority of his time at work, Franklin admits that the transition is much bigger for his family and his staff than it is for him. It might be a little colder in State College and it might not be sunny JAMES FRANKLIN nearly as often as it is in Nashville, but football is still just football and Franklin spends most of his time around it.

“I would say there is an adjustment,” Franklin said prior to his latest stop on Penn State’s Coaches Caravan tour. “I would say there is probably more of an adjustment for my staff than there is for me. Like I said, I can’t wait until I get my house and set my basement up because that’s where I’m going to live.”

While Franklin loves his family, it’s safe to say he’s going to enjoy plenty of alone time once he moves in.

“I’m going to be living in the office, on the football field, probably in the airport and in my basement,” Franklin said of his four unofficial homes. “That’s where my existence will be.”

Now, you may think Franklin is speaking of an office at

Former PSU players sign as free agents

By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — In many ways being a free agent out of the NFL draft is better than being drafted.

You can pick between teams interested in signing you and the freedom to choose gives you a chance to pick the best possible situation for your future.

Getting drafted isn’t a guarantee you’ll make the team, and getting drafted can often mean you’ll be moving to someplace without much say in where.

There are far worse problems than being an NFL draft choice, but being a free agent has its perks, too.

At the conclusion of the draft three Nittany Lions heard their names called: DaQuan Jones (Tennessee Titans),

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But, Franklin’s need for a basement room resembles the hopes and dreams of men across America — a man cave.

Urban Dictionary describes a man cave as “a room, space, corner or area of a dwelling that is specifically reserved for a male person to be in a solitary condition, away from the rest of the household in order to work, play, involve himself in certain hobbies, activities without interruption. This area is usually decorated by the male that uses it without interference from any female influence.”

“So, you set up an office in your basement basically?” a reporter asked Franklin.

“No, no, no, no. I mean, can I have some time off?”

Franklin said smiling. “I mean a basement with a pool table and a big-screen TV and where the staff can come over and have fun there. Where friends can come over and family can come over. Just have my man cave and have my space.

“I had a man cave in Nashville,” Franklin said. “But they didn’t really have basements in Nashville, so I kind of had a bonus room. But the man cave quickly became ‘girl cave’ and the ladies took over. So that’s part of this whole agreement, that, that’s the one area that I will have in the house.

So, no, that will be kind of my place to unwind and be a normal human being.”

And the sign that Franklin’s man cave will be a real man cave?

“Maybe I’ll watch football,” Franklin said, “and question calls of other coaches and what they’re doing, which everybody loves to do.”

John Urschel (Baltimore Ravens) and Allen Robinson (Jacksonville Jaguars).

Plenty more of their fellow teammates remain available and ready for a shot at the NFL. Here is the latest on where they’ll be headed to try to make an NFL roster.

Adam Gress: Accepted a rookie camp tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers per his agent.

Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin was at Penn State’s Pro Day prior to the draft and would have seen Gress workout.

Garry Gilliam: Signed a free agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks according to his Twitter account.

Gilliam had turned a few heads late in the process after deciding to go pro.

Glenn Carson: Signed a deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

Carson had, perhaps, the best Pro Day of any Penn State prospect not named Allen Robinson.

Carson missed out on an invite to the NFL Combine, but had plenty during his workouts.

Carson’s stock rose greatly following his Pro Day, so it’s not surprising he was quick to find a home after the draft.

Malcolm Willis: San Diego signed Willis to a free agent deal late on Sunday night.

Silas Redd: After taking his talents to USC, Redd signed a free agent deal with the Washington Redskins where he’ll be reunited with former teammate Evan Royster.

Khairi Fortt: A fourth round draft choice by New Orleans, Fortt is the second player to be drafted to the NFL after leaving Penn State following the NCAA open transfer period.

Justin Brown was selected during last year’s NFL draft.

Anthony Fera: Fera signed a deal with the Miami Dolphins per his Twitter account. Fera transferred to Texas during the open transfer period.

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Area golf pros create Central Pa. Golf Professional Series MACKEYVILLE — While the local area golf professionals take good care of their members, every once in a while they like to get in a round or two during the season, too.

With that in mind, local pros have collaborated and created the Central Pa. Golf Professional Series.

The series includes six events that will be held throughout the golfing season at Belles Springs, Mountain View, Iron Masters, Lewistown, Clinton and Philipsburg.

The new organization is open to any golf professional.

The first event of this new endeavor was played last week at Belles Springs in Mackeyville.

The format was team pro-am scratch better ball, with Penn State’s pro Brian Short and Scott Hanna posting a round of 65 for the inaugural win.

John Dixon covers golf for The Centre Second place went to pro Josh County Gazette.

Swires, of Iron Masters, with partner Email him at Wally Clapper, shooting 67. sports@centre In third place was pro Wayne Mocountygazette.com. haonski, of White Deer, and amateur Jordan Isenberg, carding a round of 68.

The individual professionals will also accumulate championship points through the stroke play, similar to the PGA Tour professionals and the Fed Ex Cup. The top three point winners following the first event were: Swires shooting a 71 for 16 points; Short carding a 74 for 12 points; and Jack Brennan, of Mountain View, carding a 76 for 11 points.

The next scheduled event is Thursday, June 12, at the Mountain View Golf Course in Boalsburg.

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Mitchell carded a round of 58 to win the gross division.

A three-way tied existed for second place with a score of 59.

Those teams consisted of: Keith Hahn, Mike Healey, Dan Wachter and Harlen West; Kevin Hahn, Tom Harris, Tim Kessling and Barry Kline; and Matt Curtis, A. J. Czap, Zach Czap and John Whitman.

Dave Arnold and Denny Shealer won on-course prizes.

NITTANY COUNTRY CLUB TRI-FORMAT GOLF OUTING

The team of Bill and Tom Workman carded a two-man best-ball score of 72 to win the gross division of the TriFormat event held at Nittany Country Club in Mingoville this past weekend.

A three-way tie for second place, with a round of 75, belonged to Todd Fredericks and Rick Knepp, Jerry Fisher and Ken Bean, and Greg Kight and Zach Kight.

In the women’s gross division, the team of Linda Lowe and Karen Fisher posted a score of 85 to win the event.

In the net division, Frank Webster and Jim Berkey won the event by six strokes shooting a best-ball score of 59.

Frank Wagner and Bill Kennedy carded a round of 65 for second, while Mike Taylor and Chet Workman placed third shooting a 66.

In the women’s net division, the team of Cathy Gray and Cheryl Pottieger carded a round of 72 to win.

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FORMER PENN STATE wideout Allen Robinson, shown here against Wisconsin in the season finale, was selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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SETH KOLENO, of Clarence, was crowned the Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Association Eastern National Champion on April 4 in Salisbury, Md. Koleno pinned his way to victory in the intermediate 128pound class with a fall in 54 seconds in the finals. Koleno wrestles for Bald Eagle Area High School and Mat-Town USA in Lock Haven.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It was dream years in the making, and former Penn State receiver Allen Robinson saw it come true Friday night when he was selected at No. 61 by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second round of the NFL draft.

Robinson becomes the 34th Penn State alumnus to be drafted since 2006. A total of 333 Nittany Lions have been selected in the history of the draft, including 36 taken in the first round.

While Robinson may find himself far from his native Michigan, he won’t be without a few Nittany Lions to keep him company. Robinson is set to join Paul Posluszny, Matt Stankiewitch and Nate Stupar on the Jaguars’ roster.

In terms of the ongoing draft, Robin-

son will join USC receiver Marqise Lee and quarterback Blake Bortles as part of the Jaguars’ current haul. Bortles defeated the Nittany Lions at the helm of the University of Central Florida offense last season in Beaver Stadium. Lee played alongside former Nittany Lion running back Silas Redd.

Robinson is the second Nittany Lion selected by Jacksonville during a draft. Safety James Boyd was selected by the Jaguars in the third round in 2001.

While at Penn State, Robinson set several program records and holds the season records in receptions (97) and receiving yardage (1,432). Robinson ranked No. 3 nationally in receiving yardage (119.3 ypg) and No. 9 in receptions (8.1 avg.) during the 2014 season. He had six touchdown catches in 2013 (17 career) and a long catch of 65 yards, which resulted in a touchdown at Ohio State.

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PSU adds another commitment

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cording to Scout.com.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Monroe picked Penn State over a handful of schools including Auburn, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska and Georgia Tech. Monroe is the eighth defensive player in Penn State’s current recruiting haul and the second set to play in the defensive backfield.

Penn State’s current recruiting class has been an impressive one already, but with nearly half a year until National Signing Day, it will be a long time before all of the 16 verbally committed players actually become Nittany Lions.

Until then, fans continue to hope that all goes according to plan, with these players all signing on the dotted line.

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Monroe is a native of Washington, D.C., and is the 16th member of Penn State’s 2015 recruiting class.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State football coach James Franklin will host female football fans this Friday, May 16, for an evening of football discussion as part of the Penn State Women’s Football Clinic.

The clinic will include offensive and defensive breakout sessions, dinner and a tour of Beaver Stadium.

Those in attendance will hear from assistant coaches and be able to ask questions while in each of the “position” meeting rooms located throughout the Lasch Building.

Franklin will give an address during the program that will be followed by a question and answer session. The clinic will also include demonstrations by Penn State’s staff.

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Museum brings food and art together

By BRITTANY SVOBODA bsvoboda@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — You’ve heard of pairings of food and wine or food and beer, but what about food and art?

Starting in June, Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County will present a threemonth project — “Food, Glorious Food!”

— that puts a focus on local foods as well as local art. Several events pertaining to food are scheduled, and food-inspired art will be exhibited in the museum’s Windows on the World Gallery. Funding for the project was provided in large part by Barbara Palmer, a local philanthropist who supports many organizations in Centre County.

Museum director Patricia House introduced summer projects to the museum last year when artists created works based around Central Pennsylvania waterways, a concept that was kept broad in hope of attracting new visitors to the museum.

“We had more people in last year that had never been to a museum,” said House, who hopes to emulate that this year.

She started planning for this year’s summer project last fall, almost immediately after last year’s project ended. In order to decide on this year’s theme, she said she thought about what was available and important to the area while keeping a broad concept like last year’s.

After reading “Seasons of Central Pennsylvania,” a cookbook that was published in 2000, she said she knew exactly what to do.

Anne Quinn Corr, who wrote the cookbook and is the project director of “Food, Glorious Food!,” met House last year when she visited the museum to see the Central Pennsylvania waterways project.

“I was kind of captivated because it was so interactive,” Corr said. A former profes-

sor in the nutrition department at Penn State, she noted how food is a common denominator. “Everybody is interested in food — from a really serious businessman to a preschool child. We just wanted to talk about local foods.”

Artists were commissioned to create works for the museum based on food themes such as social gatherings, fresh produce, farmers’ markets and grocery stores. “Food, Glorious Food!” will include works by artists Pat Casher, Pat Panasiti, Jennifer Tucker, Harriet Rosenberg, Mary Vollero, Nancy Brassington, Theresa Crowley, Dana Morrison, Jim Farrar, Pat Little, Art Heim, Carrie Lions, Lori Fisher and Holly Fritchman.

In addition to the artwork exhibited in the Windows on the World Gallery at the museum, programs will take place across Centre County.

For each month, a fruit and vegetable were selected to focus on: strawberries and mushrooms for June; blueberries and garlic for July; and corn and tomatoes for August. Local farms and stores have joined in by donating their spaces or products for several of the programs. For example, Diane Cramer of Cramer Farm has set aside a heritage type of corn for a popcorn workshop for children that will take place in August.

Much of the programming for “Food, Glorious Food!” is geared toward children.

To coincide with this year’s summer project, one of the museum’s children’s summer art camps focuses on food nutrition.

“Gooey You II” takes place from Monday, June 23, to Friday, June 27, at the museum. Campers will have the opportunity to make art and self portraits out of fruits and vegetables.

As with any new exhibition opening at the museum, there are Family First Sunday events that will happen on June 1, July 6

and Aug. 3.

“We have a committee who volunteers to do these really lovely receptions,” House said. The opening reception on Sunday, June 1, will feature local artist Carrie Lyons, who will instruct kids on a mask-making activity involving various fruits and vegetables.

Several of the programs are for museum members only. However, it is easy and fairly inexpensive to become a member, House said. The cost varies based on how many people will utilize the membership.

Information can be found online at www. bellefontemuseum.org. All other events are free to attend.

From the beginning of the summer project, visitors to the museum will have the option to leave appropriate items for area food banks. House said the plan is to have shopping carts at the museum for donations. “We’ll fill them up and take them to the food bank as often as we can,” she said.

Most of the programming for “Food, Glorious Food!” has been decided, but is subject to change. The following list is tentative and weather dependent: n June 1 — Family First Sunday at the Museum, “Vegetable Masks” n June 8 — Mushrooms in the Woods (at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center) n June 13 — Full Moon Wine Tasting (in Unionville; museum members only) n June 18 — Strawberry Jam (at foods lab at Penn State). n July 6 — Family First Sunday at the Museum, “In the Garden of Eatin’” n July 16 — Blueberry Picking (at John and JoAnn Sengle’s farm in Julian) n July 25 — “Garlic, Myths and Miracles” (at Panorama Village; museum members only) n Aug. 3 — Family First Sunday at the Museum, “Popcorn Workshop”

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THE BELLEFONTE ART MUSEUM’S summer series will put the focus on local art, as well as local food.

n Aug. 6 — “It’s All About Corn” (at Wasson Farm) n Aug. 16 — “Tomato: the Red Fruit” (at Tait Farm) n Aug. 20 — Pig Roast in Historic Vaults (at Pat House’s home on Spring Creek; museum members only) The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County is located at 133 North Allegheny St. in Bellefonte. For more information about the museum or “Food, Glorious Food!,” visit www.bellefontemuseum.org or call (814) 355-4280.

Berner’s works to be featured STATE COLLEGE — Schlow Centre Region Library’s Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery will feature the work of R. Thomas Berner, a photographer and world traveler, through the end of May. Berner’s current exhibit includes portraits of Centre County and the Cerro Plant on Route 144, which closed in 2008. Using a dynamic range of technique, he created multiple exposures of the abandoned plant in different settings.

More than 300 of Berner’s photographs can be viewed at www.berner.paintroom. com.

The Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery is free and open to the public. Schlow Centre Region Library will be closed through Monday, May 19.

For more information, visit www. schlowlibrary.org.

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“SPACE” IS one of several R. Thomas Berner photographs that will be on display at Schlow Centre Region Library.

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THE BOXCAR LILIES will perform at 7:30 p.m. on May 17 at the Center For Well-Being in Lemont as part of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring the start of the gardening season.

On the next installment of WPSU-TV’s “Conversations LIVE,” horticulture educators Tom Butzler and John Esslinger will provide expert tips on how to best spring into summer gardening. Butzler and Esslinger will join veteran host Patty Satalia for the discussion.

Butzler is a horticulture extension educator in Clinton County with the majority of his responsibilities in vegetable production. He also developed Penn State Extension’s first online beekeeping course.

Esslinger is also a horticulture educator, working with Penn State Extension in northeastern Pennsylvania since 1995. He focuses on the topics of fruit, vegetable and greenhouse production.

“Conversations LIVE: Get Your Garden On!” will air at 8 p.m. today on WPSU-TV, WPSU-FM, WQLN-TV in Erie and online at www.wpsu.org. The 60-minute show is interactive, taking viewers’ phone calls, emails and questions via Twitter. Viewers can join the conversation by calling (800) 543-8242 during the show, emailing connect@wpsu.org or tweeting @WPSU with #WPSUConversations.

LEMONT — Based in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, The Boxcar Lilies are Jenny Goodspeed, Stephanie Marshall and Katie Clarke — three singer-songwriters who met and discovered a shared passion for three-part harmony.

The Boxcar Lilies have quickly made a name for themselves with their signature mix of folk, country and bluegrass-tinged Americana music featuring spine-tingling, innovative harmonies and top-notch songwriting.

Accompanying themselves on guitar, clawhammer banjo, concert ukulele, bass and washboard, they have brought their uniquely warm sound and energetic stage presence to venues up and down the eastern seaboard, including Club Passim in Boston and Philadelphia’s Tin Angel.

“Now and then, when exhaustion sets in, I think, man, I wish we found each other 10 years ago,” Goodspeed said. “But the flip side is that we never take anything for granted. We just enjoy every moment we get to make music together.”

The Boxcar Lilies will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road in Lemont.

For more information on the group, visit http://boxcarlilies.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 — “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 — Photography by R. Thomas Berner will be on display through Friday, May 30, at Schlow Centre Region Library’s Betsy Roger Allen Gallery, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Berner’s current exhibit will feature images from Centre County, including the abandoned Cerro Plant on Route 144. 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. The library will be closed from Monday, May 12, to Monday, May 19, at noon. For more information, call (814) 237- 6238.

Exhibit — “The Nature of Art” will be on display through Saturday, May 31, at the State College Framing Company and Gallery, 160 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College.

An opening reception will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 2. Gallery hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (814) 234-7336.

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 — “Relics” 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.

Exhibit — “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.

Exhibit — The works of Bill Ragosta and Norris Lacy will be on display through Monday, June 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) 3554280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org.

Exhibit — “Passages,” a series of recent paintings by Alice Kelsey, will be on display through Sunday, July 27, in the HUB Gallery, University Park. A public reception will take place on Friday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/ hub/artgalleries.

Summer Camp Registration — Registration for “Boot Camp for Kids,” which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, will be open until Friday, July 25. This camp will simulate the boot camp experience for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. To register, visit www.pamilmuseum.org or call (814) 466-6263.

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.

Teen Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host a teen night from 6 to 7 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall.

This month, teens will create candleholders out of colored sand. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg.

Tonight’s theme is “Blockheads.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty library.org.

Support Group — Mount Nittany Health will host a family medicine seminar with Julie L. Thompson from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Nittany Medical Center in the conference rooms through Entrance E, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Thompson will discuss weight loss surgery. Contact Jessica Bird at jbird@mountnittany.org or (814) 234-6738.

Performance — The State Theatre and Greenhouse Productions present Iris Dement with Erin Condo at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 15

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Story times are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200 or email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org.

Children’s Program — Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace. org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.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 “Flower Power.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecounty library.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.

Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Lego club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org.

Comic Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a comic club for high school students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Musser Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www.schlow.org.

Meeting — Relay for Life of Happy Valley will host its team member meeting at 6 p.m. at the Centre Hall Lions Club, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall.

SUMMER ART CAMPS June 23-Aug. 22 Weekly themes Morning Sessions Ages 4-8

Afternoon Sessions Ages 7-12

Teen Week

Focus on Techniques Ages 11 & Up

REGISTER NOW! Only 12 campers per session available.

814.234.2740 Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania www.artalliancepa.org 824 Pike Street, Lemont

Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076.

Event — Fasta & Ravioli Co. will give away free pasta from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its two locations, 129 S. Fraser St., State College, and 157 W. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 238-1133 or (814) 359-3344.

Farmers’ Market — The Downtown State College Farmers’ Market will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Locust Lane, State College. Visit www.friday. statecollegefarmers.com.

Financial Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum presents a financial program with Lori Boob, of Citizens Bank, from 2 to 3 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Steps for Digging Out of Debt.”

Learn tips about personal finance and get your questions answered. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Event — The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County’s First Friday event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. This month’s theme is Bellefonte Poetry Collective, with Teresa Stouffer, Georgi Johnson, Stefan and Bib Polak, Alg Jones and Glenn Mitchell.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

Farmers’ Market — The Bellefonte Farmers’ Market will take place from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Gamble Mill Restaurant, downtown Bellefonte.

Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Bellefonte-Farmers-Market.

Race — The third annual End of the Mountain 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Lemont Village Green, 133 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. Registration will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., or visit www.lemontvillage.org/home/end-of-the-mountain-5k-run-walk to register in advance.

Farmers’ Market — The Millheim Farmers’ Market will take place from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millheim America Legion, 162 W. Main St., Millheim. Visit www. facebook.com/pages/Millheim-FarmersMarket.

Farmers’ Market — The North Atherton Farmers’ Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Home Depot Parking Lot, 2615 Green Tech Drive, State College. Visit www.nathertonmarket.com.

Community Day — The second annual Pleasant Gap Come Together Community Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 756 Axemann Road, Pleasant Gap. Bring the family for a good time, food and fun.

This event is sponsored by Pleasant Gap’s Lifegate Baptist Church and IOOF Centre Lodge No. 153. Call (814) 359-3183.

Children’s Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “Sensory Story Time,” a program for children ages 3 to 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.

Family Activity — Holt Memorial Library will host “Saturday STEM” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The whole family can participate in fun science experiments. Call (814) 3421987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Children’s Activity — The Go Club, for children ages 12 and up, will meet to do arts and crafts and play games from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in the Sun Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, State College. Visit www. schlow.org.

Event — Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the historic home of Miles Humes from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Community Garden at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

This event will feature a silent basket auction, a live auction of hand-painted chairs by local artists, live music and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at www. centrecountylibrary.org.

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.

Games — Snow Shoe EMS will host bingo at 7 p.m. at 492 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Concert — The Boxcar Lilies will perform in the Acoustic Brew Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. Tickets can be purchased at www.acousticbrew. org, at Webster’s Bookstore Café or Nature’s Pantry in State College, and at the door.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Festival — The Big Spring Festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. in Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. There will be entertainment, a historic marker dedication and the stocking of Spring Creek at 3:30 p.m.

Support Group — Mount Nittany Health will host the Ostomy Support Group of the Central Counties from 2 to 3 p.m. for those who have or will have intestinal or urinary diversions at Mount Nittany Medical Center. The group meets in What’s Happening, Page 33

May 15-21, 2014 What’s Happening, from page 32 the conference rooms through Entrance E, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Family members and friends are also welcome and are encouraged to attend. Education and information will be provided. Call Judy Faux at (814) 2346195.

Memorial Service — A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Curtin Hollow Road, Milesburg. The color guard from the Milesburg American Legion Post 893 will do a rifle salute. Taps will be played by Douglas Coakley Jr. Concert — The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association presents the Nittany Wind Quintet with pianist Cecilia Dunoyer at 2:30 p.m. at the Centre County Library Historical Museum, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

Musical — Singing Onstage Studios presents “Little Women,” with book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College.

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, this musical follows the adventures of four sisters. Tickets can be purchased by calling (814) 272-0606 or visiting www.thestatetheatre.org.

Banquet — The Bellefonte Elks Lodge Students of the Month banquet will take place at 5 p.m. at 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. The event will recognize student from Bellefonte and Bald Eagle Area Schools. Call (814) 355-2828.

MONDAY, MAY 19

Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425.

Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have toddler story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Bunnies.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org.

Story Time — The Centre Hall Branch Library will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Today’s theme is “Stars & Stripes, With Jell-O Treat Craft.” Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centre countylibrary.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.

Craft Class — 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.

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, MAY 20

Seniors Hiking Group — Enjoy a moderate hike in the great outdoors at 9 a.m. at various locations in and around State College. The hikes are free except for car pool donations. To register, call (814) 231-3076 or visit www.crpr.org.

Coffee Time — Bring a friend and savor that second cup of coffee and conversation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main St., Howard.

Story Time — 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.centrecounty library.org.

Farmers’ Market — The Tuesday State College Farmers’ Market will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Locust Lane, State College. Visit www.tuesday.statecollege farmers.com.

Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host a program for home-schooled students in grades 1 through 5 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. This month’s theme is “Exploropedia!” Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Bunnies.” 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. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Visit www.boalsburg farmersmarket.com.

Book Club — Mother and Daughter Book Club will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. The book to be discussed this month is “Matilda” by Roald Dahl. Call the Children’s Department at (814) 2357817 to register.

Fundraiser — A “Toast and Tribute Dinner,” to honor May Dupuis and Martha Kolln and benefit Mid-State Literacy Council’s scholarship fund, will take place at 6 p.m. at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College.

For tickets, visit www.mid-stateliteracycouncil.org.

Book Club — Join the Evening Book Discussion Group at 6:30 p.m. in the Sun Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. The book to be discussed this month is “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith, aka J.K. Rowling. Visit www.schlow.org.

Class — Mount Nittany Medical Center will host “A

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Joint Venture,” a free class on hip and knee replacements, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Conference Room 1, 2, or 3 through Entrance A at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Val Coakley at vcoakley@mountnittany.org or (814) 278-4810.

Book Talk/Signing — Jennifer Pharr David, author and hiking record holder on the Appalachian Trail, will discuss and sign her book, “Called Again,” from 7 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. at Appalachian Outdoors, 123 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 234-3000, email phil@appoutdoors.com or visit www.appoutdoors.com.

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, MAY 21

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 May. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org.

Story Time — Holt Memorial Library will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Today’s theme is “Patriotic Pride.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Story Time — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will have preschool story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Today’s theme is “Bunnies.” Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecounty library.org.

Children’s Program — Children ages 6 months to 2 can explore science through books and movement during “Baby Explorers,” from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@ mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace. org.

Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No.1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 2313076.

Volunteering — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425.

Farmers’ Market — The Lemont Farmers’ Market will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. at 133 Mt. Nittany Road, Lemont. Visit www.lemontvillage.org/home/lemont-farmersmarket.

Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host an afterschool science club from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. This month, learn about the life cycle of butterflies, butterfly gardens and pollinator gardens, and create a garden maker to take home. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org.

Children’s Program — The Centre Hall Branch Library will host its Lego club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. at 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Health Class — Mount Nittany Medical Center will sponsor “Healthy Weight for Life,” a weight loss and management class series, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 and 3 at 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. A preand post-program evaluation is provided in the class cost.

Contact Heather Harpster at hharpster@mountnittany.org or (814) 231-7194 for more information and to register.

Health Class — Mount Nittany Medical Center will have a health class, “Stroke and You: Learn, Empower, Prevent,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. There will be a health expo, a presentation and Q&A with experts, and light refreshments. Call (814) 359-5607 to register.

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 Princi-

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THURSDAY, MAY 22

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 to 5 can work on science-themed activities with “Science Adventures” from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 234-0200, email info@my discoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org.

Golf Tournament — The 18th annual Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament will take place at 1 p.m. at the Penn State Blue and White Courses, State College. This event benefits the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. Visit www.statecollegehomesales.com or call (814) 360-2936.

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 “Patriotic Pride.” Call (814) 3421987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Seminar — Foxdale Village will host a seminar, “Staving Off Dementia: What Works and What Doesn’t,” at 2:30 p.m. in the Foxdale Village Auditorium, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. RSVP to Nancy at (814) 272-2146. Visit www.foxdalevillage.org.

Children’s Program — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host its Lego club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Comic Club — Schlow Centre Region Library will host a comic club for high school students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Musser Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Visit www. schlow.org.

Family Program — Holt Memorial Library will host “It’s Elementary,” a series of activities and presentations for elementary school students and their families, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Tonight’s theme is “Book Bingo.” Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org.

Embroidery Club — An embroidery club will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. All skill levels are welcome. Call (814) 237-6236.

— Compiled by Gazette staff

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GROUP MEETINGS The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates and times for all Centre County social and service groups, organizations, clubs, etc. that have membership open to the public. To be included in the weekly listing send information by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail to: The Centre County Gazette, Attn: Group Meetings, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.

Adult Bible Study and Kids Program, offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids, will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at Nittany Baptist Church, 430 Mountain Back Road, Spring Mills. Call (814) 360-1601 or visit www.nittany baptist.org.

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse — Men’s Support Group sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (814) 237-5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit www. ccwrc.org.

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse — Women’s Support Group sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center, meets from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call (814) 237-5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit ccwrc.org.

ALIVE Teen Club meets at 6 p.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Groups meet the first Friday at 1 p.m. and second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. of every month in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Contact Anne at (814) 234-3141 or teadmin@brooklinevillage. com or Janie at (814) 235-2000 or iwpcommrel@ brooklinevillage.com for information.

AWANA Club meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at the First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Activities and Bible lessons will be held for children ages 3 through sixth grade. Materials provided. Call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org.

Bald Eagle Grange No. 151 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Grange Hall in Runville.

Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Monday at the Milesburg Borough Building, 416 Front St., Milesburg. Visit www.baldeaglewatershed.com.

The Bald Eagle Area Class of 1959 meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month for dinner. Location changes each month. Call Joyce at (814) 383-4337 or email ljt2342@embarqmail. com.

Bald Eagle Area Class of 1960 meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at The Bestway Restaurant, 1023 N. Eagle Valley Road, Howard. Call Barb (814) 466-6027.

Bald Eagle Area Class of 1962 meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bestway Truckstop Restaurant, Route 150, Milesburg. Call Sandy at (814) 387-4218.

Bald Eagle Area Class of 1964 meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Bestway Restaurant, Route 150, I-80 exit 158, Milesburg. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at the Bellefonte Moose, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte.

Contact Sue at (814) 625-2132 or bea.1964@ yahoo.com.

Bald Eagle Area Class of 1965 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the last Friday of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call Bob at (814) 383-2151.

Bald Eagle Area Class of 1968 meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Bestway Travel Center Inc., State Route 150, Exit 158, Milesburg. Call John at (814) 355-7746.

Bellefonte High School Class of 1956 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call Kay at (814) 359-2738.

Bellefonte High School Class 1967 meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Sunset West, 521 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The location is subject to change.

Call Vic at (814) 360-1948.

Bellefonte Elks Lodge meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte.

Bellefonte Encampment No. 72 and Ridgeley Canton No. 8 meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Windmere Hall, 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College.

Bellefonte Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the First Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte.

Visit www.facebook.com/bellefontegardenclub or call (814) 355-4427.

Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Train Station, Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte.

Call (814) 355-1053 or visit www.bellefontetrain. org.

Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Moose Club, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Jeff Steiner at (814) 359-3233 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 6:308 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.centrecountydown syndrome.org.

The Centre County Green Party meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Webster’s Bookstore Café, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College.

Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at RE/MAX Centre Realty, 1375 Martin St., State College. Call (814) 280-5839, email len@ decarmine.com or visit www.centrecountyrei club.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/centreregion-wargaming-and-miniatures-group.

The Compassionate Friends Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at New Hope, 1089 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. TCF is a national nonprofit support organization offering understanding, friendship and hope to families following the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Contact Peg Herbstritt at (814) 574-5997 or email mah10@comcast.net.

FHA Center for Weight Management and Nutrition hosts a bariatric surgery support group from 6-7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in Classroom 4, Lewistown Hospital, 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. Sessions are moderated by Virginia M. Wray. Call (717) 242-7099 or visit www.myfamilyhealthassociates.com.

Girls of Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 1961 meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Mt. Valley Diner, 850 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. Call (814) 355-3686.

Halfmoon Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Membership is open to Halfmoon Township residents. Contact Barbara Fleischer at (814) 693-0188 or barb. fleischer@gmail.com, or contact Lori Clayton at (814) 692-8077 or lafc30@gmail.com.

Halfmoon Grange No. 290 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Grange Hall in Centennia. Call Diane at (814) 692-4580.

Hearing Loss Association of America meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Foxdale, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College.

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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) 3593421.

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. 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 for lunch at noon with the meeting beginning at 1 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday at Freedom Life 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.statecollege mops.com.

Mount Nittany Health’s Diabetes Network diabetes support group meets from 10:15-11:15 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. Call Carol Clitherow at (814) 231-3076 or visit www.mountnittany.org/ diabetes.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at 6 p.m. every third Tuesday at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The support group is affiliated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Harrisburg office.

Call Steve Uberti at (814) 359-3421.

National Alliance on Mental Illness meets at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday at South Hills School, State College. June is the last meeting of the summer. Meetings resume in September.

Call Dave at (814) 238-1983.

The Neuropathy Support Group of Central Pennsylvania will meet at 2 p.m. the fourth Sunday at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, Conference Room 3, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College.

Call David Brown at (814) 531-1024.

Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday at South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome.

Visit www.nittanyknights.org or call Bill at (814) 355-3557.

Nittany Leatherneck Detachment meets from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Bellefonte Elks Club on the second Tuesday of every month, January through October. All Marines and F.M.F. corpsmen are welcome.

Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Old Gregg School, Room 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667.

Nittany Mineral Society will hold a social at 6:30 p.m. and meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Room 116, Auditorium of the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. No meetings in June or July. Call (814) 237-1094 visit http://nittany mineral.org or email nittanymineral.org@gmail. com.

Nittany Valley Woodturners meet from 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday in the woodworking shop of State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College.

Email reg@marketvaluesolutions.com or visit www.visitnittany valleywoodturners.org.

The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets for an early-risers breakfast at 7 a.m. every third Wednesday at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College.

The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College.

Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in Room 106, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call (814) 422-8582, email ogsrobin@gmail.com or visit www.oldgreggschool. org.

Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets from 7-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in Conference Room 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Kristie Kaufman at (814) 466-7921.

Penns Valley Grange No. 158 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in Grange Hall, Railroad Street, Spring Mills.

Pleasant Gap Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at The Oaks, 220 Rachel Drive, Pleasant Gap. Reiki Group will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 111 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883-0957, email beth@inspiredholistic wellness.com or visit www.inspiredholistic wellness.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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May 15-21, 2014

Penn Stater Conference Center celebrates 20 years

By HILARY APPLEMAN Special to the Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Twenty years ago, Penn State opened the doors of its new state-of-the-art conference center, the future Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. Days later, the center welcomed guests to its first event.

“Within a year, we had conferences from most of the colleges,” said Mike Ostroski, Penn State’s director of conferences and institutes. “That was the purpose — to highlight the academic strength of Penn State. It was planned and executed as a place where faculty could highlight their research.”

The center, which opened on May 7, 1994, was envisioned as a bridge between academia and the outside world as part of the university’s land-grant mission of teaching, research and public service.

“It’s about the creation and dissemination of knowledge in a variety of ways, not just in the classroom,” said Jim Ryan, vice president emeritus for Penn State Outreach.

The center has hosted major conferences on a wide range of subjects over the past two decades, from autism and emissions testing to alternative health and civil rights. Notable guests have included President Bill Clinton, who attended the National Governor’s Conference in 2000, Deepak Chopra and alternative health guru Andrew Weil.

The center, built at a cost of $43 million, was originally operated by the Scanticon International management company and

called the Penn State Scanticon Conference Center Hotel.

In 1997 it was brought under university management and renamed The Penn Stater.

It was the largest conference center at a public institution when it was built — able to host conferences of more than 1,000 people — and with room outside for attendees to set up large equipment such as the smokestacks that are a feature of the annual Visible Emissions Training Program, or “Smoke School.”

“We were used as an example throughout the country on how to do conferencing,” said Ostroski.

Also appearing at the 2000 governor’s conference with Clinton were Alan Greenspan, Colin Powell and 40 of the nation’s governors. Ostroski remembered heavy extra security, including police on the roofs.

In June 1994, just a month after opening, the conference center hosted the first International Distance Education Conference.

“What happened at the conference provides a glimpse — a vision — of the future of higher education, and indeed, of education generally,” education professor emeritus Michael G. Moore, founder of the American Center for Study of Distance Education, wrote at the time. “We have stimulated the first thinking about what is, without doubt, to be a frontier of new development in the decade ahead.”

The Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists held its annual conference at The Penn Stater in May 2010 and will do

Skills promotes Spalding STATE COLLEGE — Skills of Central Pennsylvania Inc. recently announced that Pennie Spalding has been promoted to vice president of the York/Adams/Cumberland/Perry region.

As regional vice president, Spalding will plan, direct and lead the delivery of Skills’ comprehensive array of programs and services within York, Adams, Cumberland and Perry counties to include community homes, adult day programs, home and community rehabilitation, and the Lifesharing Thru Family Living program.

“I have been honored to work with this organization for over 34 years,” said Spalding. “It has enabled me not only to be part of supporting people to live full lives, but to work with some of the best staff this field has ever seen. I am excited about the future growth of Skills and am happy to be part of it.”

Spalding spent the last 20 years in managerial and directorial positions, providing support to dozens of people with disabilities in their homes and at their day pro-

grams. She was most recently the director of residential services and held that position since 2001.

“Pennie has embraced the principles of person centeredness and she has done an excellent job in helping to provide PENNIE SPALDING the highest quality of supports and services to the people in this region,” said Becky Aungst, Skills’ chief operations officer.

Serving 17 counties in the commonwealth, Skills is a nonprofit organization that provides programs and support that promote independence for people with intellectual disabilities and mental illness.

Skills is committed to creating opportunities, providing choice and support, and promoting recovery to enhance all aspects of people’s lives.

Weber Murphy Fox hires nine ERIE — Weber Murphy Fox recently added nine new employees to its team.

Recent hires include Brian C. Weber, senior associate, John A. Shurley, associate, and Lisa Pim Peterson, business development representative.

Recent graduates joining the firm are Cody L. McKean and Bethany L. Drab.

McKean and Drab have completed Penn State University’s five-year Bachelor of Architecture program.

The firm also welcomes summer interns Alex J. Petruso, Caitlin A. Wilkins and Kurt A. Nelson, all of Kent State University, and Colin D. Barish, of Penn State. These interns will have the opportunity to gain real world experience under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Company growth, commitment to the regional footprint, and the firm’s continued search for talented individuals made these additions possible.

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THE PENN STATER Conference Center recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. so again this year. Discussions at that conference strengthened ties between Penn State’s forensic science program and the Pennsylvania State Police, leading in the past year to internships for Penn State students in state police labs, continuing education for state police scientists and law enforcement personnel, and collaborative research, according to Mitchell Holland, director of the program.

The National Autism Conference, now

in its 18th year, draws thousands of educators, parents and students to Penn State each year. David L. Lee, associate professor of special education and director of Penn State’s applied behavior analysis program, said the autism conference and other conferences are a great example of the university’s land grant mission.

“If the goal is to make things better for the commonwealth, this is a shining example,” he said. “That’s why we’re here.”

Advanced Manufacturing Forum celebrates 75th meeting UNIVERSITY PARK — The Advanced Manufacturing Forum, hosted by the Penn State Smeal College of Business Center for the Management of Technological and Organizational Change, recently celebrated its 75th gathering at the Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center in State College.

The forum convenes twice a year to address management issues in the implementation of new manufacturing practices and technologies. Based around themes that are currently important to the industry, the last several forums have focused on sustainability.

“There are a number of sustainabilityrelated concerns that affect manufacturing and its management,” said Gerald Susman, director of the CMTOC and of Smeal’s Sustainability Council. “Sustainable manufacturing is aligned with lean manufacturing in that sustainable reductions add to the bottom line.”

Presentation topics at the 75th Advanced Manufacturing Forum ranged

from using data to make plant processes more sustainable, reducing carbon dioxide in plant operations, using supply chain to reduce environmental footprint and more.

“Companies who practice sustainability are more profitable,” said Susman, “because they exhibit good management and operational excellence and make products that enhance their customers’ sustainability.

“And it makes good economic sense in a broad way — not just within one’s own business.”

The forum’s presenters included Daniel Marascalchi, vice president of global operations at Harris Products Group/Lincoln Electric Company; Dan Cassidy, energy and sustainability manager, and Bill Mullen, director of MD&D Facilities Regional Lead East, of Johnson & Johnson; Darrell Edwards, senior vice president of operations at La-Z-Boy; and Mark Cacciatore, vice president of manufacturing at Campbell Soup Company.

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McCann joins Global Connections UNIVERSITY PARK — Marc McCann recently joined Global Connections as its new executive director.

He came to Global Connections from Arrow Child and Family Ministries, where he oversaw the State College office and worked as program director and on fundraising initiatives.

He has experience working as a high school social studies teacher, including

ESL classes, in northeast Maryland, as well as working in early intervention and community-based programming benefiting children, youth and families.

He earned a master’s degree in American history from Penn State in 1994, and has also taught classes in Penn State’s HDFS and Kinesiology Departments. He lives in State College with his wife, Denise, and three sons, Conor, Alex and Aidan.

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

RECORDED APRIL 21-25, 2014 BELLEFONTE

Robert A. Barraclough estate, Robert Arthur Barraclough estate and James L. Green per rep to NRLC LP, 837 E. High St., Bellefonte, $155,000.

Nancy R. Long to Nancy Alexandra Long, 350 E. Beaver St., Bellefonte, $309,000.

BENNER TOWNSHIP

Berks Construction Co. Inc. and Berks Homes to Michael S. Braniff, 172 Dorchester Lane, Bellefonte, $184,000.

Gladys C. Hartle to Thomas E. Hartle and Loretta M. Hartle, 623 Buffalo Run Road, Bellefonte, $1.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP

Earl E. Boal, Anne M. Boal and Anne M. Juba to Earl E. Boal III, 121 Mitch Ave., State College, $1.

David A. Bowman and Cathy A. Bowman to Thomas S. Ertsgaard and Beth W. Ertsgaard, 1135 Oak Ridge Ave., State College, $309,000.

John M. Corneal and Jorene S. Proper to S&A Homes Inc., 271 Florence Way, State College, $55,000.

John M. Corneal and Jorene S. Proper to S&A Homes Inc., 232 Florence Way, State College, $55,000.

John M. Corneal and Jorene S. Proper to S&A Homes Inc., 202 Florence Way, State College, $55,000.

John M. Corneal and Jorene S. Proper to S&A Homes Inc., 151 Florence Way, State College, $55,000.

Darryl G. Owen and Jennifer S. Owen to Jennifer S. Owen, 209 Oakwood Drive, State College, $1.

J. James Wager and Deborah R. Wager to Dona Kay Oberheim, 170 Scenery Court, State College, $1.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Penny Ann Barr, Ahmad Bin Adi by agent and Shirley Ann Christine to Penny Ann Barr, 1460 Blue Course Drive, State College, $1.

Joe Bellissimo and Edythe Bellissimo to Penny Ann Barr and Shirley Ann Christine, 1460 Blue Course Drive, State College, $236,950.

Lisa Chow to Charles B. Sheppard, 1460

Blue Course Drive No. 16, State College, $232,900.

Circleville Road Partners D LP and Circleville Road Partners C LP to Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, $1.

Circleville Road Partners C LP and Circleville Road Partners LP to Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, $1.

Circleville Road Partners LP, Circleville Road Partners B LP and Circleville Road Partners E LP to Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, $1.

Circleville Road Partners C LP to Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, $1.

Circleville Road Partners LP to Ferguson Township, 3147 Research Drive, State College, $1.

Victoria A. Dale and Melanie D. Eng to James D. Walker Jr. and Delyn Michele Walker, Dry Hollow Road, Warriors Mark, $250,000.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association to Robert P. Knapik, 4834 W. Whitehall Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, $140,000.

Ferguson Township and Centre Region Council of Governments to Centre Region Council of Governments and Ferguson Township, West Whitehall Road, State College, $1.

Charles M. Gambone and Jeannie Armstrong Gambone to James C. Lloyd, 794 W. Aaron Drive, State College, $200,000.

Tamara Goode to Wen Cheng and Tianyou Zhang, 2422 Autumnwood Drive, State College, $290,000.

Emily K. Joslin-Jeski, Emily Lower, Jonathan L. Lower, Katherine H. Joslin and Thomas C. Bailey to John B. Tyndall and Tiffany A. Tyndall, 105 Horseshoe Circle, Pennsylvania Furnace, $158,000.

Gary J. Kocher and Christie L. Kocher to Christopher Lutz, 2003 Chelsea Lane, State College, $205,500.

Cameron K. Lindsay and Deanna M. Lindsay to Daniel J. Lucas and Carol L. Gaertner, 2302 Raven Hollow Road, State College, $255,000.

Raytheon and Ferguson Township to Ferguson Township and Raytheon.

David A. Seman and Steven A. Seman to Michael F. Molster and Julie D. Molster, 188 Ayrshire Way, State College, $161,000.

John B. Smith to Mark C. Bigatel and Paula M. Bigatel, 118 Smithfield Circle, State College, $375,000.

Richard G. Szmolko to Richard G. Szmolko and Huijun Liu, 340 Airport Road, State College, $1.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Gettig Technologies Inc. by trustee to C. Wayne Company LP, 131 School St., Spring Mills, $50,000.

Gettig Technologies Inc. by trustee to Spring Mills LLC, 139 W. Streamside Place, Spring Mills, $353,000.

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Geraldine L. Selfridge estate, Geraldine Louise Selfridge estate and Daniel J. Selfridge III per rep to Elizabeth Ann Bare and Zachary T. Bare, 484 State St., Sandy Ridge, $42,000.

Nicholas D. Klaue and Jamie L. Klaue to Samuel T. Swarey Jr. and Ruth E. Swarey.

Jason R. Muthersbaugh and Brandy C. Muthersbaugh to Paul K. Harper and Megan R. Harper, 128 S. East St., Aaronsburg, $158,000.

Paul Benzie estate and David P. Risbon executor to Bennett Neil Ulmer and Andrew Russell Burgwald, 948 Roopsburg Road, Bellefonte, $167,000.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

JP Morgan Chase Bank to William Klaban and Cameron Klaban, 2042 Shingletown Road, State College, $129,100.

MILLHEIM BOROUGH

Mauro L. Ortiz to Connie R. Hicks, 129 E. Main St., Millheim, $115,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

John H. Dlugoenski Jr. and Ternie M. Dlugoenski to Garrett S. Zoschg and Roxanne P. Zoschg, 2009 Fairwood Lane, State College, $174,900.

Austin E. Graybill, Caitlin P. Graybill and Caitlin Paulina Bly to Austin E. Graybill, 646D Oakwood Ave., State College, $1.

Haubert Homes Inc. to Charles E. & Polly M. Munkberg Revocable Trust, 159 Bolton Ave., State College, $65,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and Freddie Mac to Allen G. Gilbert, 151 Woodpecker Lane, Port Matilda, $279,900.

Frank Scarpino and Shelley Scarpino to Xiuyu Hu, 634B Oakwood Ave., State College, $209,900.

Michael M. Smith to Michael M. Smith and Gretchen Brooke Smith, 321 Oakley Drive, State College, $1.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

Priscilla L. Long to Harold Vaughn, Margaret Vaughn and Timothy Vaughn, East Pine St., Philipsburg, $2,500.

PORT MATILDA BOROUGH

SPRING TOWNSHIP

James L. Broyles and Alexandra Broyles to Phillip W. Feerrar, 154 Ridge Ave., State College, $525,000.

Christopher M. Dudley, Amanda E. Dudley, Amanda E. Dudley McKeeman and Michael B. McKeeman to 1015 Pugh LLC, 1015 S. Pugh St., State College, $175,000.

Fiesta House, Janos Koltay and Cheryl D. Koltay to Thomas F. Songer, Frank C. Welsh Kr., Randall A. Bachman and SBW Associates, 501 E. Beaver Ave., State College, $1.

Sylvia Hoffman Revocable Living Trust and Barry Hoffman trustee to Martin Hoffman, 255 E. Beaver Ave., State College, $1.

Sylvia Hoffman Revocable Living Trust and Gail Kahn trustee to Gail Kahn, 255 E. Beaver Ave., State College, $1.

Mark D. Jancin estate to Walter F. Ebaugh executor to Matthew T. Vanderhoof and Matthew T. Vanderhoof, 848 Bayberry Drive, State College, $240,000.

Edward W. Keller to Deborah A. Wells, 202 E. Doris Ave., State College, $234,000.

Zelinka and Gebhardt Investments to WP Global Investments LLC, 725 S. Atherton St., State College, $1,100,000.

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

Eric R. Welsh and Dusty L. Welsh to Eric R. Welsh and Korey H. Welsh, 1197 Bald Eagle Pike, Tyrone, $10.

UNION TOWNSHIP

Brandon L. Hackett and Sara Warner Hackett to David S. Lykens, West Oak Street, Port Matilda, $10,000.

James E. Brant and Juanita L. Brant to Arthur G. Brant, Melissa M. Brant and James C. Brant, South Eagle Valley Road, Unionville, $1.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Elizabeth Jane Dittmar Revocable Living Trust and Elizabeth Jane Dittmar trustee to Hans F. Dittmar, Strawberry Hill Road, Centre Hall, $1.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Eleanor E. Hvizdash to Darren Hvizdash and Kevin Hvizdash, 616 Loch Lomond Road, Philipsburg, $1.

David P. Jackson and Cherilyn D. Jackson to Kevin S. Betz and Kimberly A. Betz, 512 Loch Lomond Road, Philipsburg, $190,000.

Carolyn J. Lee and Ronald N. Lee to Darrell N. Lee, 560 Snydertown Road, Howard, $1.

Margaret J. Maher to Lorna J. Tedrow, 202 Fieldstone Lane, Bellefonte, $140,000.

Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Jacob S. Beiler and Katie B. Beiler, 1343 Snydertown Road, Howard, $36,500.

Nancy M. Strouse to Jason M. Bickle and Chelsea M. Cole, 140 Cherry Ridge Court, Bellefonte, $152,000.

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Senior Health and Safety Engineer First Quality is a privately-held group of manufacturing companies who are leaders in their respective industry. The organization is run by hands-on owners with dynamic expansion plans to significantly increase the size of the business over the next several years.

To support this growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Health and Safety Engineer for our Tissue facility located in Lock Haven, PA. This position will be responsible for providing technical skills in the operation and support of the health and safety program to maintain an accident-free work environment and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

Primary responsibilities include: â&#x20AC;˘ Aspires to achieve a zero injury culture through visible support of the injury prevention and safety program. â&#x20AC;˘ Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations. â&#x20AC;˘ Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials. â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure required safety training is complete for all employees and maintain training records. â&#x20AC;˘ Active facilitation or participation in safety meetings and training sessions. â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct regular walk through safety inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions and follow through to ensure corrections have been made. â&#x20AC;˘ Provides information, signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions. â&#x20AC;˘ Assist in establishing policies for preventive actions through studying accidents and potential risks in general work environments. â&#x20AC;˘ Investigate accidents, identify root cause, and assist in implementing corrective actions. â&#x20AC;˘ Assist in coordinating and overseeing the return-to-work program for injured workers. Assist in overall workers compensation administration. â&#x20AC;˘ Facilitate communication of company safety policies, procedures and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Occupational Safety/Health Safety. â&#x20AC;˘5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience - preferably in a manufacturing environment. â&#x20AC;˘CPR & First Aid certification. â&#x20AC;˘ASSE certification a plus. â&#x20AC;˘Strong knowledge and experience with workers compensation and a thorough knowledge of state and national OSHA laws and Codes of Practice. â&#x20AC;˘Experience working with management systems. â&#x20AC;˘Previous experience and success with behavior-based safety programs. â&#x20AC;˘Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal. â&#x20AC;˘Ability to interact with all levels of employees. â&#x20AC;˘Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy and work environment has been created by an ownership that places a premium on integrity, honesty and teamwork. As important as a candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s qualifications, is their ability to work closely with their colleagues and strive in a politics and ego free environment.

Excellent compensation and benefit package!

For immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com and click on the Careers Tab! E/O/E

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