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With autumn upon us, the Gazette’s special hunting section takes a look at everything outdoorsmen need to know before they head out into the woods, including a list of key dates as early hunting seasons get under way./Pages 29, 30

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‘Rachel’s Challenge’ spreads message of compassion, kindness to school By CHRIS MORELLI

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BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte junior Marissa Wenrick saw the program Rachel’s Challenge early in the day with her classmates. Later that evening, she came back with her mom. She cried both times. “It’s very touching and it really opens your eyes about how we need to make a change,” said Wenrick, tears welling in her eyes. “The message gets to you. People need to know that they can really make a difference.” The emotional program made a stop at Bellefonte Area High School on Sept. 12. The program is the story of the life and death of Rachel Joy Scott, PETER DEANELLO who was one of the students killed in the shootings at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Scott’s parents are working to fulfill their daughter’s life goal to inspire others and be kind. The program is their way of spreading her message. Wenrick thought so much of the program that she brought her mom to the evening presentation. “I thought she can take this out and use it every day,” Wenrick said. “She can make a change.” After watching the 90-minute presentation, the elder Wenrick was impressed by what she saw. “It was very emotional. It brought back a lot of memories of when it happened,” Patti Wenrick said. “I remember seeing Rachel’s face on the news. She had such insight for such a young person. Her journals were kind of amazing. It was very well done.” The presentation featured a mix of audio clips from that fateful day in Colorado, along with photos of Rachel and her family. There were also video news clips, home movies and music.

Peter DeAnello, who lived in Colorado at the time of the massacre, was the narrator for the presentation. He feels that it’s important to make certain that Rachel’s message is spread throughout the nation. “It brings that important message of kindness and compassion to the generation coming up,” he said. “I have two children who are part of that generation. My ‘why’ — and I talk about my ‘why’ a lot — is my family. But it’s about Rachel’s why as well. I’m close with the Scott family. I try to make sure that the new generation coming up has that culture of kindness and compassion instead of a culture of hatred or revenge or anything else that has been happening out there.” DeAnello presented Rachel’s Challenge to students at Bellefonte Area High School at a morning assembly and was impressed with what he saw — and Rachel, Page 6 Opinion ............................. 7 Health & Wellness .......... 8, 9

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Myers has always been a sciSTATE COLLEGE — One of entist as the nation’s greatest business well as a success stories has its roots firmbusiness ly planted in Centre County. leader. 2013 marks AccuWeather In“I have corporated’s 50th year as a world been lucky. leader in providing weather data I’ve gotten that saves lives and property. to do a lot Founder Joel Myers, named of different JOEL MYERS one of the nation’s most importhings. But I tant entrepreneurs by Entreprehave always neur Magazine’s Encyclopedia focused on success,” he said. of Entrepreneurs, recently reThe story of creating Acflected on the forces that drove cuWeather, like most financial him to start the company and risks, demonstrated his perselead it to its preeminent position verance and dedication to his in the industry. beliefs. “I was fascinated by snow at “People told me it was imthe age of 3,” he said. “By the possible to sell something that time I was 7 or 8, I knew I wanted was available for free,” Myers reto be a weatherman.” called. “I called 25,000 prospects Myers grew up in a household to get 100 customers.” where there was always talk of At a recent meeting, the CEO business success. of Charles Schwab told Myers he “I guess I was the most have always “WE BELIEVE our forecasts persistent perbeen entrepre- are the most accurate and son he’d ever neurial,” he met. said. “I fibbed presented in the most useAfter 50 about my age ful way. We put tremendous years of proso I could get weather effort into communicating viding a paper route. data worldAt 11, I saw an (data). Our forecasts have wide, it is the article about a value and impact.” people of Accuweather foreWeather who JOEL MYERS caster selling give Myers the AccuWeather founder information to greatest satisoil companies.” faction. He knew that he wanted to do “I am most grateful for the the same. loyalty and commitment of the Myers’ son Dan is owner and talented people that work here. operator of StateCollege.com, They are amazing and hard which has a partnership with the Centre County Gazette. AccuWeather, Page 6 correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

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WILKES-BARRE — Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer faced skeptical questioning Tuesday from three judges on the Pennsylvania appeals court over his client’s request that they order a new trial in his child sexual abuse case. The arguments made on behalf of Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach, include that his lawyers didn’t have time to prepare for trial, that a prosecutor made improper references to Sandusky not testifying and that the judge mishandled jury instructions. The Superior Court judges did not indicate when they would rule. JERRY SANDUSKY Sandusky, 69, is serving a 30to 60-year state prison sentence after being convicted last year of 45 counts of child sexual abuse. He was not in the full courtroom for the argument session, held in a county courthouse in Wilkes-Barre as part of the court’s initiative to make its business accessible to a wider public. Sandusky lawyer Norris Gelman told the appeals court that the trial judge should have addressed to jurors the length of time it took Sandusky’s victims to report their abuse, in some cases more than a decade. Sandusky, Page 4

Area restaurant receives support from community By MARJORIE S. MILLER

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STATE COLLEGE — After the passing of one of its own, a local business received a rush of support from the community to establish a meaningful memorial. Herwig “Brandy” Brandstatter and his son, Bernd Brandstatter, owners of Herwig’s Austrian Bistro in downtown State College, lost their wife and mother, Gundi Brandstatter, on Aug. 31. In lieu of flowers the Brandstatters asked for contributions to establish a bench and tree at Tom Tudek Memorial Park, and as of last week they had already reached their goal. “We had never expected to actually get that much, Bernd said. “(Gundi) lived a great life and touched a lot of people in the community.” Support, Page 6

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BACK HOME AGAIN: After being away from Centre County for several years, Gazette correspondent John Patishnock recently hiked Mount Nittany and wrote about it in the first installment of his column, “Rediscovering Happy Valley.” Page 13

ON A ROLL: The Bald Eagle Area High School football team remained undefeated with a 49-17 victory over Penns Valley. The Eagles will attempt to go to 4-0 when they visit Chestnut Ridge this week. Page 23 STATE OF AFFAIRS: The State Theatre is adding more to its resumé. In addition to plays and concerts, the arts venue is now offering low-cost films, local productions and operas. Page 31

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By StateCollege.com UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State University Police Dept. is asking for help to identify a suspect in an assault at Rec Hall. Investigators have released photos from a surveillance video. The photos show the man police say as-

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Man charged with stalking says he’s being harassed By ADAM LIDGETT StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — The State College Borough Council’s regular meeting started in an unorthodox fashion Monday, with Penn State student David Adewumi, who is charged with stalking and harassment, appearing before council. Adewumi told the council that officers with State College Police have been bullying and harassing him over the past couple months. “I’ve felt that certain members of police presented false charges against me,” Adewumi said. “I have really serious concerns about integrity of certain members of the State College Police Department.” Adewumi says some officers cornered and harassed him in the lobby at the State College Police station. He also claims he was threatened by an officer’s friend while in church. Adewumi, who ran for Penn State student body president and co-founded the

entrepreneurial group Innoblue, was charged with misdemeanor stalking and summary harassment in July. Police say he stalked a student at State College High School. State College Police Chief Tom King, DAVID ADEWUMI who was at the meeting, says the charges against Adewumi were filed by the Pennsylvania State Police, and that the allegations against State College Police officers have already been investigated by an outside agency, and that the Centre County District Attorney’s office has also been involved. “I want to make sure the public knows they have been investigated by other agencies,” King said. “I need to let the public know all this is not new.” In other business, council passed an or-

dinance allowing door-to-door solicitation up until 9 p.m. The current limit is 7 p.m. The ordinance also increases the fines for violations of the ordinance. The first offense would cost anywhere between $300 and $1000. A second offense would cost between $600 and $1000. A third offense and subsequent offenses within a 180-day period would be $1000. State College Solicitor Terry Williams said the move to 9 p.m. is mostly an issue of the free speech of commercial entities. Council member Peter Morris took a bit of an issue with the limitation of free speech after 9 p.m. “I don’t understand why free speech is up until 9, then the Constitution changes,” Morris said. Heister Street Mural Artist Michael Pilato was also granted a waiver to install inscribed brick pavers on the sidewalk of his mural. The pavers would include inscriptions from the donors. The project is named the “World Mural Walkway.”

Some council members were afraid the walkway would be a pedestal for people to complain about the NCAA sanctions and hurl insults at people. Pilato, however, says the walkway was only about love and community. “I have a board of directors that goes through each brick that we get,” Pilato said. “We have gotten some that we have not allowed. Some that are hateful or attack some individuals.” Council also voted to request a public hearing on the issue of Penn State’s application for a Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality plan approval for the construction of the two natural gas boilers at the West Campus Steam Plant. Council will ask the Department of Environmental Protection to review air quality issues related to the heights of the stacks and other potential environmental hazards. Council also approved an agreement with the Fraser Centre to provide 106 parking spaces in the Fraser Street garage.

Penn State reverses course on new health care fee By STEVE BAUER StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Responding to widespread criticism from faculty and staff, Penn State is backing off plans to impose a $100 per month surcharge on employees who don’t fill out a health care survey. However, administrators say something has to be done soon to contain spiraling health care costs. The survey is part a new wellness program called “Take Care of Your Health.” The university started the program in a bid to reign in what it calls out-of-control spending on health care. The school estimates that health care spending will hit $217 million in the next year. That’s about 13 percent higher than

last year — and the reason administrators say changes have to be made. The rollout of the program triggered privacy concerns with some employees worried about who might have access to their medical records. Others expressed anger, saying that some of the questions being asked were invasive. Not only that, critics considered the $100 surcharge “coercive.” President Rodney Erickson said he’s clearly heard the concerns from faculty and staff. In a news release, Erickson said: “We have decided to suspend the $100 per month surcharge so that people who are uncomfortable with any aspect of the survey will not feel as if they are being penalized.” Erickson said he’s willing to work with

employees to find a solution. “It’s clear that the interactions we have had up to this point have not been sufficient and this is a genuine attempt on our part to ensure appropriate input and consultation has been sought from members of our faculty and staff,” he said in the release. A joint task force will be formed to seek input on how to implement the proposed changes. Said Erickson: “There is still a tremendous financial challenge that we must address in the coming year and beyond, but we also need to acknowledge the concerns of employees and seek their advice on how to overcome these fiscal roadblocks and still provide quality health care.” The University Faculty Senate is considering a one-year moratorium on imple-

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Vigil scheduled in Bellefonte From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — A prayer vigil for Pastor Saeed Abedini will be held at noon Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. Abedini is an American pastor who was in Iran starting an orphanage when the Iranian government arrested him for being “an enemy of the state” because of his faith. He’s been tortured and seriously injured, according to news accounts. He’s 32, married and has two children. Abedini was sentenced to eight years in prison. About two weeks ago, the Iranian government said that his appeal was denied. His wife is asking Christians to gather and pray around the world. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Iran to release Abedini and two other Americans detained in Iran, calling on the men to be reunited with their families. “On Sept. 26, Abedini will have spent a year in detention in Iran. He was sentenced to eight years in prison on charges related to his religious beliefs,” Kerry wrote, while also raising concerns for two other American citizens missing or held in Iran, Robert Levinson and Amir Hekmati. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which represents Abedini’s wife, Naghmeh, and their two children, has argued that the sentence has more to do with the pastor’s Christian faith.

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DOTTIE SANDUSKY, wife of former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, leaves the Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre, following an appeal hearing for her husband in front of justices from the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Sandusky, from page 1 “No one told the jury, ‘Look, you have a 16-year delay here and that has an impact under the law’,” Gelman argued. “We’re talking severe, aggravated delay.” James Barker of the attorney general’s office said jurors were fully informed about the delay issue, even if that did not take the form of a jury instruction. Barker said the defense made it clear that their theory was that there was delayed reporting, and that the victims were motivated by a desire to cash in based on false allegations. “All of the concepts that needed to be conveyed to this jury were conveyed to them,” Barker said. “They knew exactly what was at issue.” Gelman also argued that the case was rushed to trial, with a huge vol-

ume of material from prosecutors swamping the defense. But Barker said the material could be contained in two boxes, and the defense team was told that much of what they asked for was not relevant to the trial. “They ignored that. They wanted it, and so they wasted their time,” Barker said. “That’s not our fault; it’s not the trial judge’s fault.” Judge Jack Panella asked Gelman about a statement made after the trial by Sandusky lawyer Joe Amendola. He said that months later, he had not found anything in the documents that would have changed his approach to trial. “That’s after the fact, that’s long after the fact,” Gelman said. “During the trial he was flying blind — a bad way to try a case.” Gelman argued that a prosecutor’s

comments about an interview Sandusky did with NBC shortly after his 2011 arrest amounted to an improper reference to the fact that Sandusky did not take the stand in his own defense. Panella asked whether Sandusky’s lawyers requested a curative instruction or mistrial as a result, raising questions about whether the issue was properly before the appeals court. Gelman said they did not, but said the mistake was “so egregious” that the judge should have acted on his own. Barker said Gelman, in court and in his brief, were taking the comments out of context, and that the proper context was limited to the interview itself, and how Sandusky struggled to respond to questions from NBC’s Bob Costas.

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Arnold Palmer visits Happy Valley By JOHN PATISHNOCK

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STATE COLLEGE — Under an expansive tent and amid guests eating a lavishly catered meal, one of golf’s greatest talked about his connection to Happy Valley. It was anything but a typical day for residents of The Village at Penn State, a retirement community located within a mile or two of Beaver Stadium. Arnold Palmer, who grew up in Latrobe and turned 84 last week, first visited Penn State during his sophomore year in high school, and has been coming back ever since. Palmer’s relationship with the area continued last Thursday, when Palmer announced plans for Palmer Park, a multiuse facility that will allow residents to take advantage of various outdoor recreational activities. “I’m not sure I can handle all this,” Palmer said, drawing laughs after a barbershop quartet wooed him with a ren-

dition of “Happy Birthday.” “It’s a great pleasure to be here and be back at Penn State and here in The Village and be able to say ‘thank you.’ This is very important and something that I think all of you people will enjoy as time goes on.” Ellen Corbin, the facility’s executive director, said talks about the park began about a year ago with Arnold Palmer Design Co. and Liberty Lutheran. “This is a very exciting day for The Village and for all the residents, this gives us something new and unique that nobody else has,” Corbin said. “We’ve very pleased and excited that this is going to happen at The Village.” Palmer, who spoke to approximately 150 guests for about five minutes, said he’s been traveling the world for the last few years designing courses, with plans to develop similar parks; Palmer’s design company has overseen the development and creation of more than 200 golf courses. Palmer Park at The Village will be the first of its kind in the country, designed spe-

cifically for a Continuing Care Retirement Community. “This is a kind of a new, exciting experiment that is going to, I think, give you people an opportunity to really enjoy yourselves in this new project,” Palmer said. “It’s one that we’re going to be leading into all over the world.” The park, which doesn’t have a firm timeline, will include spaces for lawn games, a putting and chipping area, connected walkways, a greenway entrance and a town clock, designed as a central meeting area and landmark. “The landscaping and all of the features that it will have will just add to the beauty of The Village,” Corbin said, “as well as the recreational facilities for the residents.” Palmer, who won seven major tournaments, including four Masters titles, appeared to be in good physical condition, making several jokes during his remarks. Afterward, he posed for photographs for about 10 minutes before flying back to Latrobe.

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LIVING LEGEND Arnold Palmer visited State College last week to announce plans for Palmer Park.

Palmer’s visit: Fans thrilled to meet a living legend By CHRIS MORELLI

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STATE COLLEGE — There aren’t too many athletes that can be classified as living legends. Golfer Arnold Palmer is a rarity. As the 84-year-old golfing champion walked through the crowd at The Village at Penn State, he was approached by fans young and old. Some were hoping just for a handshake, others wanted an autograph. They were in the presence of greatness — and they knew it. But Palmer’s short visit to State College wasn’t to promote one of his famous “Palmer” iced tea/lemonade drinks or a new line of golf clubs. No, it was to promote Palmer Park, which will be constructed at the Village at Penn State in the near future. Dr. John Kaminski, the director of Penn State’s golf course turfgrass management program, had the chance to have breakfast with Palmer prior to the presentation. “He’s a really good guy,” Kaminski said. “I met him on another occasion and salt of the earth is the way you describe him. He’s just a nice person. He sat and signed autographs for everyone. We had a conversation about golf courses and the future of the game. He’s just a down-toearth great guy.” While attendees at the presentation enjoyed Creamery ice cream cones and sipped Palmer’s famous drinks, he talked with people before departing for Latrobe. “I think he genuinely loves what he does. He loves being out here, talking with people, meeting people. It’s not a job for him. He loves it. You can see that in everything he does,” Kaminski said. Residents of the Village at Penn State were thrilled to have Palmer in town for the afternoon. Chick King, a resident of The Village, said he wasn’t a golfer. However, he was excited to meet Palmer and learn more about Palmer Park. “I’m interested in having a golf course and social recreation area here,” King said. “It’s bigger than just the golf pieces. Having Arnold Palmer be a part of it just makes it huge … bigger than any of us had anticipated. We expected some landscaping improvements, but this just knocks everybody’s socks off.” King had the chance to sit down with Palmer and he liked what he heard about Palmer Park. “I had the chance to meet him and just to shake his hand was an amazing experience. I thought he was very outgoing and interactive with everyone here,” King said. Overall, residents of the Village were thrilled to have

Palmer visit. However, they’re really looking forward to the opportunities that Palmer Park will present. “It’s fabulous,” said resident Hope Coder. “I’m excited for them to work on it and get it done. It will be

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ARNOLD PALMER talks to fans on Sept. 12 at The Village at Penn State. Palmer was in town to unveil plans for Palmer Park, a multi-purpose outdoor park. It will feature a practice green as well as lawns for croquet and lawn bowling.

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Herbstritt said, it’s worth it. “Perhaps in a small way, funding this program can touch someone in our local community and prevent this tragedy from happening all over again,” she said. Bellefonte Area High School counselor Melissa Duckworth said it was important to bring the message of Rachel’s Challenge into the school district. “We had heard such great things about it, about the message of kindness,” Duckworth said. “We had two assemblies today — one for the students at the high school and one for the seventh- and eighth-grade students at the middle school. Just talking with the kids, you could see how much they were impacted.” According to Duckworth, the program made an impression on all of the students. Rachel’s Challenge came through loud and clear, she said. “It was an emotional day for a lot of our students,” Duckworth said. “We see this as something important in our school. The students are getting the message of how to be kind to your neighbor. The need to know that they can take their words and use it in positive way to move this message forward.” For more information about Rachel’s Challenge, visit www.myrachelschallenge. org

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ACCUWEATHER, founded by Joel Myers, celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. AccuWeather was established in 1962. AccuWeather, from page 1 working, including my brothers and the nucleus of the company from the 1970s,” he said. Myers noted that the company gives out awards for attendance. Forty-nine percent of the staff received awards. “That’s a testament to the work culture, the work ethic of the staff,” Myers said. AccuWeather’s mission is to save lives, protect property and help people prosper. The company estimates that in 50 years, it has saved more than 3,500 lives and more than $40 billion in property damage. From its state-of-the-art world headquarters in State College, AccuWeather provides weather forecasts to more than a billion people each day. It receives nearly 4 billion requests for data every 24 hours, or 50,000 requests every second, and forecasts are available for nearly 3 million locations. During Hurricane Katrina, for example, AccuWeather estimates it saved the lives of 500 people who listened to their warning three days before the storm hit, despite few warnings from other weather forecasting entities. “We believe our forecasts are the most accurate and presented in the most useful way,” explained Myers. “We put tremendous effort into communicating (data).

Our forecasts have value and impact.” Moving forward, Myers sees AccuWeather looking for increased customization and personalization of weather data. “The world is changing faster than ever,” Myers said. “Two of the greatest revolutions in history have occurred recently, including the move to wireless.” AccuWeather was the first service to offer five-day forecasts. Now the company offers 25- and 45-day long-range forecasts. “In some ways, AccuWeather is the best-kept secret in Pennsylvania,” Myers said. “Nearly a billion people around the world depend on us. Now we are a media company, not a weather company. We have the greatest collection of data of any entity on the planet. In the era of Big Data, we are embracing the future. You can’t think in a straight line anymore.” Accuweather serves the business needs of about half of the nation’s Fortune 500 companies. “We’ve created a lot of jobs here in Centre County, “ Myers said. The company currently employs 400 people. “The money that flows into AccuWeather comes from outside the region. That money is recycled many times. So having Accuweather located here is important to the community,” said Myers.

heard — from the students. “The students and the teachers were amazing. This school has great leadership. The students talked a lot about what needs to change at the school and the things they want to implement. The leadership is very open to it,” DeAnello said. “I think you’re going to see a lot of wonderful things going on here.” As part of the presentation, DeAnello asked audience members to commit to Rachel’s Challenge, which is made up of five steps: 1. Look for the best in others; 2. Dream big; 3. Choose positive influences; 4. Speak with kindness; 5. Start a chain reaction. Rachel’s Challenge was made possible through the Herbstritt Foundation. “When I personally researched Rachel’s Challenge, I was deeply saddened by the story, and at the same time touched by the courage of this young teenager,” said Margaret Herbstritt, mother of Jeremy, a Bellefonte Area High School graduate who was killed in the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre. “This program is directed at changing the culture in middle and high schools, anti-bullying positive behavior reinforcement.” If the program reaches one student,

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A BANNER HANGS in the auditorium at Bellefonte Area High School for Rachel’s Challenge. The program urges students to be kind and compassionate to their peers. Support, from page 1 Money from the Gundi Brandstatter Tudek Park Bench Memorial Fund will be used to put in a bench, and a tree to shade it, at the park. The Brandstatters will choose where in the park they’d like the bench to be placed, as well as what type of tree they want to accompany it, Bernd said. “We’ve really had a huge pouring out from the community,” he said. Herwig and Bernd chose the bench and tree because Gundi loved being outdoors. One of her life passions was gardening, Bernd said, and despite having rheumatoid arthritis, she was an avid gardener. Additionally, Tom Tudek Memorial Park was one of Gundi’s favorite places, Herwig said. “She walked there practically every day,” he said. “Sunshine, snow or rain.” Herwig said once the bench is put in, he plans to sit and enjoy it. “She was such a good person,” he said. According to her obituary, Gundi was born in 1942 in Bolzano, Italy. She married Herwig in 1971. She enjoyed hiking, playing piano, skiing and attending Opera performances. The Brandstatters have lived in the Centre Region since 1982, and first owned Herwig’s at Tussey Mountain from 1982 to 1984. Their first downtown location for Herwig’s was on Fraser Street, and they’ve run the restaurants at its current location on West College Avenue since 2006.

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BERND BRANDSTATTER, left, and his father, Herwig “Brandy” Brandstatter, owners of Herwig’s Austrian Bistro, sit with their late mother and wife, Gundi Brandstatter, who passed away Aug. 31.

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Voyager 1 achieves milestone in space By DALE MCFEATTERS

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NASA has confirmed that its space probe Voyager 1, after a 36-year, 11.5-billion-mile journey, has become the first manmade object to leave our solar system and enter the cold and immense void of what is truly outer space. Voyager actually passed that milestone in August 2012, but NASA wanted to confirm and reconfirm that Voyager, by now a technological antique, had clearly broken out of the plasma bubble that surrounds our little gaggle of planets and was truly in interstellar space. Voyage 1’s primary mission was a photographic and scientific fly-by of Jupiter and Saturn (its sister ship, Voyager 2, was assigned to examine Uranus and Neptune). If the probe still was functioning, it was to go on to Pluto, which it did. In 1990, the probe was told to quit sending back pictures, in part to save energy but mostly because it was so far out there was nothing left to photograph. Voyager is still sending back data, but it now takes 17 hours and 22 minutes for the signals to reach NASA’s lab in Pasadena, Calif. Voyager was launched in 1977 — the same year the first “Star Wars” was released, space buffs like to point out — and still relies on 1970s technology. Voyager carries an eight-track tape recorder to store its data, has a computer that The New York Times calculates has a fraction of the memory of a low-end iPhone and sends data using a 23watt transmitter, which the Times compares to a refrigerator light bulb. When the eight-track recorder began running out of storage space, NASA’s young programmers were accustomed to working with virtually unlimited storage capacity. The solution was to bring out of retirement 77-year-old NASA engineer Lawrence Zottarelli, who had worked with the eight-track units. The team successfully fed data into two computers made by a company that was merged out of existence three years ago. When NASA made its announcement to the small Voyager support staff, the agency played the theme from “Star Trek” with its voiceover directive “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” And that mission involves its next space rendezvous with a dwarf star in the constellation Camelopardalis — in 40,000 years. But the precedent-setting probe had better hurry. Voyager 2 is only about three years behind it in hitting interstellar space.

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Will Obamacare hurt workers?

It seems that every week brings news of another major employer terminating its workers’ health benefits to avoid complying with the terms of the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. The latest? Specialty grocery store Trader Joe’s and SeaWorld, which are reportedly cutting benefits and hours to part-time workers and letting them seek out health insurance on their own. What do such stories mean for the future of Obamacare? Columnists Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk debate.

JOEL MATHIS

Well, let’s not panic. Trader Joe’s isn’t exactly making a decision to leave its parttime workers without health coverage — the company has merely decided that, in the age of Obamacare, the government can do a better job of providing that benefit. Instead of providing insurance, the grocer reportedly will write its parttime employees Joel Mathis, a check for $500 joelmmathis@ to pay for insurgmail.com, is a writer in ance. Philadelphia. Combine that $500 with tax subsidies available to low-wage workers under the Affordable Care Act, Trader Joe’s told part-time workers in a memo, and “many of you should be able to obtain health care coverage at very little if any net cost to you.” In other words: The company is shifting the cost burden of part-time employee health care to taxpayers and, to a lesser extent, the employees themselves.

JOEL MATHIS

True, other big companies are cutting back on worker hours to avoid Obamacare’s mandate that they provide health insurance to full-time employees. That’s highly unfortunate. But it’s also a sign of how much liberals compromised their vision of universal health care to get a bill passed. Obamacare’s unwieldy system of mandates and private insurance was an attempt to neutralize opposition and borrow conservative ideas to get the job done. (It can’t be emphasized enough: The vision of what Obamacare became originated at the right-wing Heritage Foundation and was put into practice by Mitt Romney in Massachusetts.) Some of us still fantasize about creating a Canadian-style singlepayer system — one that, while also imperfect, has been shown to generate generally better health outcomes for cheaper costs than in the United States. But that idea is going nowhere for now. If you look at Obamacare these days and tell yourself “there’s gotta be a better way,” you’re probably right. But improving it probably involves stripping out conservative ideas and free-market compromises.

BEN BOYCHUK

Social scientists often like to say the plural of “anecdote” isn’t “data.” Just because a few employers like Trader Joe’s and SeaWorld have cut workers’ hours and benefits, that doesn’t necessarily mean the law is hurting people or distorting the labor market. “A few”? Sorry, that should be a few hundred employers. According to one recent survey of about 600 smallbusiness owners, four in 10 said they’ve put off hiring, while one in five have trimmed hours and another 20 percent have cut their payroll. But what’s a few hundred employers in a country with a labor force of 154 million? A sign of things to come, that’s what. Another survey found

that 20 percent of employers in retail and hospitality planned to cut hours in response to the law. A third survey found 30 percent of employers planned to drop health insurance altogether after 2014. The Obama administration’s decision to delay imposing the law’s employer mandate until after the 2014 elections is another bad sign. As my Manhattan Institute colleague Avik Roy points out at Forbes, the delay means “more people will want to enroll in Obamacare’s subsidized insurance exchanges. Every year, fewer and fewer employers offer health coverage; given one more year to restructure their workforces, this process could accelerate.” When employers react to the law’s mandates in a rational, self-interested way, liberals complain that employers are heartless. They never blame the authors of the bad policy. It’s no wonder that some cynical observers suggest that Obam- Ben Boychuk, acare was never bboychuk@citymeant to suc- journal.org, is ceed. The regula- associate editor of tory complexity City Journal. of the law would cause it to collapse under its own weight, and Americans would happily embrace a single-payer system along Canadian lines. On the contrary, Obamacare offers a glimpse of what a single-payer system would look like in the United States: confusing, expensive, corrosive of choice and destructive of freedom. Better to scrap the whole thing and start again.

BEN BOYCHUK

FBI pleads for more budgetary coddling By DAN K. THOMASSON

The FBI has been the darling of federal law enforcement for decades, at least in Congress. What the bureau wanted, the bureau got, while other agencies remained hard-pressed to meet the challenges of their assignments. The bureau’s persuasiveness among lawmakers was unchallenged, perhaps partly out of fear and partly a hangover from the “G-Man” image built long ago and bought into by half the kids in America. Just about every time something went wrong — from incidents in Waco, Texas, and Ruby Ridge, Idaho, in the early 1990s to the 1996 Olympic bombings in Atlanta — the FBI passed it off as the result of insufficient manpower or the fault of another agency. “We need more men and resources” became its mantra for every mistake — including the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, where the bureau failed to heed warning signs. That influence on Capitol Hill and in the executive branch has resulted in, among other things, a workforce of nearly 36,000 people and constant upgrades of the bureau’s equipment and offices nationwide. The autocratic J. Edgar Hoover may be gone, but the propaganda and well-oiled lobbying machine he designed are

still alive and kicking. While the 9/11 experience exposed the FBI’s lack of attention to counterterrorism and shifted its approach from a reactive force to one of prevention, it hasn’t stopped the bureau’s reliance on melodrama to get its way. So the nation’s first-line defender against terrorism has decided that, because of mandated budget cuts under sequestration, it will not function at full speed for at least 10 days during the fiscal year, perhaps as soon as next month. Only a skeleton force will be available on those designated days, with the rest of the organization taking unpaid leave. It’s doubtful those days will be announced in advance, given the penchant of al-Qaida and other terrorist groups for keeping tabs on such opportunities. Senior officials decided this was a more expedient way to meet budgetary obligations than furloughing large numbers of employees at different times. Personnel make up 60 percent of the FBI’s budget, now at $8 billion. Sequestration will require the FBI to cut about $700 million. Newly installed FBI Director James Comey, visiting an FBI field office in Richmond, Va., this month, said he didn’t think the public knew enough about the effects of budget cuts on the agency. “I’m not sure the effects of sequestration on this great institu-

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tion that is charged with protecting the American people — that those effects are known well enough yet and it is something I intend to talk about,” he said. A hiring freeze will result in about 2,200 vacant positions by the end of the month; that number will increase to more than 3,000 by the same time next year, The New York Times reports. Comey’s remarks seemed designed to bring pressure on Congress and his Justice Department bosses. It didn’t take Comey long to pick up where Hoover and a long list of his successors left off. The bureau rarely has been subtle in its message. It simply holds out the specter of impending disaster if its functions are disrupted (and don’t blame the bureau should tragedy occur). That, of course, ignores the decades of budgetary coddling. To be fair, the agency — which may or may not be bloated, depending on with whom one talks — has a difficult assignment in these days of violent enemies. And an argument can be made that the entire federal law-enforcement workforce should be exempt from irresponsible downholds. But it seems over the top for the FBI to once again whine that it must seriously cut back its services, including its stated mission of protecting Americans.

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Transplanting fat may be effective treatment From Gazette staff reports HERSHEY — Transplanting fat may treat such inherited metabolic diseases as maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) by helping the body process the essential amino acids that these patients cannot, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The researchers are targeting maple syrup urine disease because it disproportionately affects the Amish and Mennonites who reside in the central Pennsylvania communities surrounding the College of Medicine and its hospital, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The team transplanted up to two grams of fat into either abdomens or backs of mice genetically engineered to have MSUD. When fat was transplanted in the back of the MSUD mice, amino acids levels decreased considerably compared to nontransplanted MSUD mice. The fat was either cut into small pieces or minced into fine pieces, with no noticeable difference in results.

The procedure does not work in the abdomen and instead resulted in inflammation and the transplanted fat not forming blood vessels or attaching properly. Results were published recently in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. The procedure may be effective for other inherited metabolic diseases, including phenylketonuria and organic acidurias, said lead researcher Dr. Christopher Lynch, professor of cellular and molecular physiology. “While individually these diseases are relatively rare, inherited metabolic diseases are sufficiently common that they are part of newborn screening in Pennsylvania and most other states,� Lynch said. The body uses amino acids to make proteins and breaks down amino acids to create energy. Patients with maple syrup urine disease cannot fully metabolize three branched chain amino acids. In MSUD patients, the process of breaking down the amino acids begins but cannot be completed. This leads to accumulation of the amino acids and their initial metabolic byprod-

ucts to toxic levels leading, without treatment, to loss of appetite, crying, seizures, coma and death. These products build up to such levels in these patients that they form crystals in the urine and give the urine a burnt sugar smell, hence the name. Since amino acids are needed and cannot be fully removed from the diet, standard treatment for MSUD requires a specialized diet that limits meat and dairy. Even with careful diet, patients with MSUD are in danger of experiencing coma or seizures in response to stressful situations or when they have an infection. A recent advance in the treatment of this disease is liver transplant, which provides sufficient metabolic capacity for many patients to resume a normal diet. While this experimental therapy works well, there is a shortage of donor livers and the cost is estimated to be upwards of $500,000 during the first year of treatment. Researchers will now try to refine the use of fat for the best results. “We’re taking lessons from plastic surgeons to see how much and how best to

transplant the fat,� Lynch said. “We found that injecting more fat didn’t mean better results. When we increased the fat injected from one to two grams, it did not lower the amino acid levels further. So injecting less fat may help blood vessels develop through the fat, helping to circulate more of the amino acids through the transplanted tissue.� Researchers are also looking into the use of adult stem cells mixed with the transplanted fat to help with replenishment. In other kinds of transplants, stem cells also reduce rejection. “We now need to look through the existing arsenal of transplant drugs to see which ones are most compatible with fat transplant and adult adipose regenerative stem cell growth and fat cell conversion,� Lynch said. Lynch’s team believes that it may be easier to get fat donors compared to other organs and that fat transplant operations would be far less expensive than other kinds of transplants. Alternatively, it could be a bridging therapy before liver transplant.

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Mount Nittany adds Pohlhaus to staff STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced the addition of Jeanine Pohlhaus to its physician group reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Pohlhaus, a licensed aesthetician, attended Temple University and the Lancaster School of Cosmetology. She is skilled in a variety of aesthetic techniques, including customized facial treatments, hair removal and makeup artistry. She previously worked at The Spa at

The Hotel Hershey and most recently for a medical skin care company. As an addition to the services provided by board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Emily Peterson, Pohlhaus will offer aesthetic services for advanced facial skin care such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, waxing, makeup artistry and more. For more information, call (814) 2317878 or visit www.cosmetic.mountnittany. org.

Lewistown Hospital accepting applications LEWISTOWN — The Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing is accepting applications through Oct. 31. Offering either a full-time two-year or part-time three-year RN diploma program, as well as an LPN to RN track, the Lewis-

town Hospital School of Nursing is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Education Nursing, Inc. For more information, call (717) 2427930 or visit www.lewistownhospital.org/ son.

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Hale joins Mount Nittany Physician Group’s internal medicine practice STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Ashley Hale to Mount Nittany Physician Group Internal Medicine. Hale received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from The Pennsylvania State University, and a master of science degree from Bloomsburg University. Previously a registered nurse at Mount Nittany Medical Center, Hale will provide

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G.I. Jobs names Penn State World Campus a military friendly school From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — G.I. Jobs magazine has designated Penn State’s World Campus as a military friendly school for 2014. Since 2010, the Pittsburgh-based publication has recognized the university’s programs and services to help active-duty military service members and veterans pursue an education online through the World Campus. “The number of military service members and veterans enrolled in the World Campus continues to grow,� said Ginny Newman, assistant director, Defense Sector Education at Penn State. “This student population currently totals more than 2,300. The increase in enrollment is directly related to both the quality of Penn State’s online education programs and the broad array of support services designed to help these students be successful in achieving their education goals.� G.I. Jobs uses Victory Media’s survey of more than 10,000 schools nationwide approved for Veterans Affairs tuition funding, which identifies the top 20 percent of U.S. colleges, universities and trade schools doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans

and spouses as students and ensure their education success. Victory Media’s 2014 list of Military Friendly Schools is online at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com. Penn State’s inclusion among military friendly schools is the result of its initiatives for service members and veterans, which include a dedicated Military Admissions and Advising Team that includes staff with military experience, a military grant-in-aid that reduces tuition for undergraduate programs for service members and their spouses, military scholarships and career services. In addition, the university participates in the Veterans Administration Yellow Ribbon Program. Military and veteran students, as well as all online students, also have access to World Campus student clubs, podcasts, webinars, town halls and activities designed to help them connect with the Penn State community. Penn State’s efforts to support military and veteran students’ success have resulted in the university being recognized as military friendly by Military Advanced Education and Military Times. For information about Penn State World Campus online programs and services for military and veteran students, visit www. worldcampus.psu.edu/GIJobs14.

Siemens CEO to speak at State High STATE COLLEGE — Eric Spiegel, CEO of Siemens USA, will speak from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 20 at the State College Area High School north auditorium. Students with an interest in a career involving engineering, world languages or international business are encouraged to attend the event, and will have an opportunity to learn from Spiegel’s international experience, ideas and advice. The event was coordinated by State

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SOUTH HILLS SCHOOL graduate and Geisinger employee Lori Eckley was recently honored with a Hall of Fame Award presented by the Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators at its annual conference and banquet. The award was given in recognition of Eckley’s accomplishments and contributions in her career, the community and to her alma mater. From left, are, Mark Maggs, director of South Hills School of Business and Technology, Eckley, and Eckley’s husband, Dale.

South Hills School graduate receives Hall of Fame Award From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Lori Eckley of Bellefonte is the recipient of the Hall of Fame Award presented by the Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators at its recent annual conference and banquet held in Harrisburg. PAPSA is a professional organization that represents more than 320 private career colleges and schools in the commonwealth. The Hall of Fame Award is given to exceptional graduates of PAPSA member schools. The group recognizes its successful graduates in the hope that it will inspire students and faculty members at numerous institutes of learning toward greater heights through the achievement of its schools’ graduates. Eckley, a respected 1988 graduate and friend of South Hills School of Business & Technology in State College, has been

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CPI STUDENTS will get a better understanding of what a road service diesel technician goes through every day. A Freightliner service truck donated to CPI by Cleveland Brothers will be used by the Diesel Technology instructors to simulate real work environment situations for their students. The service truck is essentially a mobile shop that will be used to teach students how to work efficiently in the outdoor environment. It is equipped with a 10,000 pound crane to be able to lift heavy items such as hydraulic cylinders, engines, transmissions and axles. Pictured above are Todd Taylor, Adult and Postsecondary Education director at CPI, Randy Fetterolf of Cleveland Brothers, and Brian Grove, Adult Diesel Technology Instructor at CPI. Fetterolf is a CPI graduate of the Diesel Technology program and serves on the Diesel and school-wide advisory committees.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — At 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, Steven Heine, professor of religious studies and history, and director of Asian studies at Florida International University, will present “Zen Master Dogen, a Medieval Japanese Monk Well-Versed in Chinese Poetry,� in room 102 of the Kern Building. The event is part of Penn State’s Comparative Literature Luncheon lecture series, a weekly, informal lunchtime gather-

ing of students, faculty and other members of the university community. Each week the event begins at 12:15 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch; coffee and tea are free. At 12:30 p.m. there will be a 20-minute presentation, by a visitor or a local speaker, on a topic related to any humanities discipline. All students, faculty, colleagues and friends are welcome. Jon Abel (jea17@psu. edu) and Shuang Shen (sxs1075@psu.edu) are coordinators for the series.

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Weekly flea and farmers market opens in Centre Hall By SAM STITZER

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CENTRE HALL — The Central Pennsylvania Flea and Farmers Market held its first event at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall on Sept. 14. The market will be open every Saturday through November from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The market features 9,000 square feet of indoor shopping and numerous open-air vendor sites. Admission and parking is free at these events. Central Pennsylvania Flea and Farmers Market president Clyde Bailey said, “This is our first endeavor, and the first day we’re open for this year.” Bailey estimated that by noon, 500 people had come to the market. About a dozen vendors attended the first market, and Bailey said there is room for as many as 400 vendors. Bailey noted that the concurrent events such as horse shows, dog shows and camper events held at the fairgrounds should help the market grow. “It’s a symbiotic relationship,” he said. “Customers will know the vendors are here, and of course, the vendors need the customers.” He said the market promotes local businesses and farmers. “Local is better. Local businesses and local consumers working together strengthen local economies and make life

better for all concerned,” he said. Bailey said that his organization does more than just rent space to vendors. “I can do marketing, graphics and websites for them. My job is to make sure they’re making money. That’s my priority,” he said. The flea market had a diverse group of shops selling new and used merchandise at discounted prices, including tools, furniture, toys, clothes, antiques and more. The farmers market featured fresh produce, products and baked goods made locally. For consumers who want organic products, an area has been set aside for organic produce and other food products. Among the vendors at the opening market was Sugar Hill Rustics from Brockway. They make a line of rustic log-type indoor and outdoor furniture which includes beds, dressers, hutches, tables, swings and gliders as well as other pieces made from pine or cedar. They will also make furniture to a customer’s specifications. Another vendor which drew much attention was Farr’s Apiaries from Williamsport. Farr’s sells various types of honey and honey products, including several flavors of honey butter. Plans for next year are for the market to open on April 12, and run every week through November, except during Grange Fair in August.

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LOCAL FARMS sold a variety of vegetables at the new Grange Fairgrounds market.

Railroad adds Halloween excursion, schedules fall foliage trips BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society (BHRS) promises a “spooktacular” Halloween event when you board the train on Oct. 18 for an hour-long ride to Pleasant Gap. This is the first time the society has offered this excursion. The BHRS encourages adults and children to come in costumes, but it is not mandatory. Cost for the Halloween train ride is $10, with departure times at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. There are also several BHRS fall foliage train rides scheduled. On Oct. 19, there will be two trips Connie Cousins to Lemont, at 10 covers Centre a.m. and 1 p.m. County for the Centre County Tickets are $15. Gazette. Email her At 4 p.m. on Oct. at correspondent@ 19, there will be centrecounty a ride to Sayers gazette. com Dam. Tickets for that excursion are $20. At 1 p.m. on Oct. 20, there will be a trip to Tyrone for $30. Children under 2 who sit on an adult’s lap ride for free. Dan Durachko, president of the BHRS, said that the society has planned for 350 people on each ride. There has always been a great turnout for the fall foliage trips and the Christmas excursion. “That is because of the work of so many people. The Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad line donates locomotives and a crew. The Penn Valley Railroad provides the historic passenger coaches that carry the people,” Durachko said. “The SEDA-COG JRA (Susquehanna Economic Development Association-Council of Govern-

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THE BELLEFONTE HISTORICAL Railroad Society will offer fall foliage tours this fall. ments Joint Rail Authority) oversees the care of five short-line railroads, adding up to around 200 miles of rail line. The JRA is involved with acquiring railroads, operating them and rehabilitating them. The JRA, in the case of the Bellefonte’s excursions, are in a support role and since they own the tracks, cover the liability.” Durachko said that many volunteers show up to help with the train rides. Each car has a host person to assist passengers and describe points of interest along the route. Some of the track in Lemont has been reclaimed and the excursion there is considered a rare mileage trip. “Already there are people from Michigan, Ohio and other areas who are coming to this fall trip,” Durachko said. In June 2012, the Wall Street Journal featured an article about “rare mileage collectors.” According to the piece, there are about 300 of these collectors in the U.S. and they will travel many miles, often flying, to reach a remote stretch of track that is not usually open to passengers. These collectors mark off their miles and record interesting sites. Some rare mileage collectors are

so dedicated to riding the rails that they will go to great lengths to reach their goals. In 2011, several dozen collectors paid $8,000 each to go on a 2,500-mile, weeklong train trip from St. Louis to Tulsa, Fort Worth, El Paso and Kansas City. The train covered freight routes that had been closed to passengers for decades. The members of the BHRS are enthused about securing a Transportation Enhancement Program grant of $290,000 that will enable them to refurbish one of the RDC No. 1s that is parked at the Bellefonte Train Station. Budd Company of Philadelphia manufactured these RDC No. 1s out of stainless steel. There are some details to complete, but the group is hopeful that the federal money will come through and enable them to move forward with mechanical repairs and painting. All the trips are round trip and depart from the 1889 Bellefonte Train Station. Tickets are available at www. bellefontetrain.org. Orders can be made through the mail until Oct. 8. Make checks payable to BHRS, indicate number of tickets and the excursion, and mail to Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society, 320 W. High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

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STATE COLLEGE — In support of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt, which has a location in State College at 218 Northland Center, has launched its 300 for 300,000 campaign to celebrate the opening of its 300th store nationwide. From Sept. 16-22, the State College location, owned by local Jimmy Ahn, will also be collecting canned and nonperishable food donations for the local food bank. The company and its participating stores will make donations that will help give kids struggling with hunger around the country up to 300,000 meals. sweetFrog customers can also make additional contributions in-store and online. “One of the values behind the founding of sweetFrog is a commitment to serve the community, and our collaboration with the No Kid Hungry campaign is very much in keeping with that pledge,” said Derek Cha, founder and CEO of sweetFrog. At the store itself, sweetFrog will host its “300 Cups” sweepstakes where three lucky patrons will have the opportunity to each win 100 free 12 oz. cups of yogurt. The first 300 people who visit each store on Sunday, Sept. 22 will have a chance to enter. For more information and to make a donation, please visit www.sweetfrogyogurt.com.

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Rediscovering Happy Valley: Hiking Mount Nittany STATE COLLEGE — You know that feeling of discovering something for the first time, even though it’s been around you for your entire life? Well, that pretty much describes what the past few weeks or so have been for me since I moved back to Happy Valley in early August after living in Indiana (the state, not the town) for the last four years. I grew up in the area, attending Bald Eagle Area High School. But I essentially grew up on the Penn State University Park John Patishnock campus, going to footis a Centre County ball games ever since native and his I can remember and stories on how knowing the full layout he’s reconnecting to the area will of the campus since I be showcased in was about 12. “Rediscovering But I had never Happy Valley,” a hiked Mount Nittany. column that will Before I moved to Inrun every other diana, I had planned week in the Centre to do this with the girl I County Gazette. was dating at the time, but that fell through — the hike, and the relationship — so the void was still there. I scratch this item off my Happy Valley to-do list when my brother, Mark, and his wife, Heather, visit the weekend before

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Memorial Day. My brother and sister-in-law are the energetic couple everyone has in their social circle: They seem to fit 36 hours’ worth of activities into every day without ever becoming tired. Me? I’m content to lay around and watch television on a Sunday afternoon. But them? They’re happier scaling part of a 2,000-foot mountain. I want to be a good host, so I meet them, along with our mom, Kim, en route and we park at the base before eyeing the different routes; there are four from which to choose. The shortest trail comes in at a 1.4-mile round-trip. That’s the one I want to do. Everyone agrees, but halfway through, or at some point — I become lost after about 15 seconds so I have no idea — Mark and Heather realize we missed a sign or went the wrong direction. Either way, we’re now on another route; this one measuring about 2.1 miles round-trip. At first, I wish we hadn’t veered off course, but I’m working up a good sweat and I’m outside spending time with my brother who I don’t get to see all that often, so life still isn’t all that bad. Still, he and Heather are now so far ahead of me, I don’t always see them. I began to feel winded, and comfortably estimate that Mark and Heather are 30 to 40 yards ahead of me, if not more. I run regularly, logging as many as six, seven or eight miles at a time, but I keep falling behind. Before long, I begin to think maybe the next time I’ll see my brother

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and sister-in-law will be when they’re making their way back down. My mom, who is about 20 yards behind me, tells me innocently that I don’t have to wait for her, that I can quicken my pace. That’s when I inform her, with hands on hips, that I’m not waiting for her — I just can’t keep up with Mark and Heather. Maybe I should have nodded in agreement, a non-verbal white lie that I was purposely losing ground, but I don’t want to chance karma by lying to my mom. So instead, I swallow my pride, rest a few seconds and continue the upward journey over the rock-covered terrain that continually becomes more and more steep. Every few minutes, we pass a group on its way down and my mom asks if we’re close to the top, perhaps believing that we’re on a never-ending trek. But each time, we’re assured we’re getting closer. Finally, after about a half-hour, the four of us reach the top and walk about a hundred yards to the lookout point, which gives way to a view of Happy Valley that is so spectacularly gorgeous and beautiful that I immediately feel a little embarrassed and ashamed that I hadn’t experienced this sight before. College Avenue cuts through the bottom of the view, leading into downtown. We also see Beaver Stadium, with the Bryce Jordan Center to the left and Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in front. The baseball stadium lights, which on game night seem to reach the sky, now seem to barely stand above the ground.

The surrounding area, all so familiar, also is visible: Tailgating lots, campus buildings and the winding, criss-crossing interstate all sit next to one another. Then something unexpected transpires, something I doubt I’ll forget for the rest of my life. A group, which includes a young boy and girl, join us on the overlook, which is overrun with stones and tree branches and stumps creating unofficial paths. “I see Penn State!” the young girl screams, extending her arm and pointing her finger toward the horizon. The euphoria is loud and excitement-filled, the kind of outburst that’s rarely seen in everyday life that all too often seems mundane and predictable. But that’s the type of joy that Penn State continually provides, no matter what may happen to alter the perception of a university that for so long has and continues to be a worldwide leader in so many areas. After earning my master’s degree from Indiana University and working in the southern part of the state for three years, I gained a new perspective after previously spending my entire life in Centre County. As I told someone within a week or two of moving back home, it wasn’t that I didn’t know how special of a place Happy Valley is before I left, but being removed from the area for four years allowed me to appreciate Penn State and State College on an entirely new level. It’s good to be back.

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STATE COLLEGE — The Ferguson Township Lions Club will hold a chicken barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 at 424 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. The cost is $8.50 for a dinner and $4.50 for a half chicken. Eat in or take out will be available. For more information, call Charlie at (814) 238-6695.

REBERSBURG — There will be a concert by the Brush Valley Community Choir at 3 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Grace Reformed Chapel in Livonia. The choir will perform gospel, hymn and patriotic music. The chapel is located 6.6 miles east of Rebersburg at 7103 Brush Valley Road.

PORT MATILDA — Circle of Hope will host Mentors for Self Determination, one of the partner agencies of the Pennsylvania Training Partnership for People With Disabilities and Their Families, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church. For more information, contact Angie LaVanish at (814) 386-1826 or alavanish@live.com.

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Pasto Ag Museum’s open house a pressing matter By CONNIE COUSINS

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ROCK SPRING — The Pasto Agriculture Museum set up its old apple press on Sunday afternoon and demonstrated how to make apple cider. As Jim Dell turned the handle, Larry Harpster was ready with the enamel basin to collect the apple juice and guide the skins into a collection container. The visitors had come to see what was happening at the open house that the Pasto holds each Sunday afternoon following home football games at Penn State. The museum opens on those Sundays, with special hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, lectures and tours, from 1 to 4 p.m. When the air carries a hint of crispness and the leaves change colors, the refreshments of choice at many events involve doughnuts and cider. Cider can be “sweet cider,� from freshly pressed apples, or fermented alcoholic “hard cider.� Mixing apple varieties together can produce variations in sweetness and tartness. Red Delicious and Fuji make for a sweeter cider and Granny Smith and Macintosh are tart. Freshly picked apples are best. The freshly pressed juice can be allowed to sit for three or four days and then pasteurized to assure its safety. If you want a dry cider with more ‘zip’ or ‘bite’ to it, you ferment it longer at room temperature. There are several instruction sites on the Internet for making cider at home. Visitors were not able to taste the cider at the Pasto Ag Museum because it would have needed to rest for a while and be heated to at least 160 degrees to be safe.

There were several people at the Pasto watching the cider demonstration. Some families said they were there for the second week in a row. One lady asked if her girls could see the drop reaper and the binder again. They had seen those in an earlier visit last week. Volunteer Bob Hazelton willingly obliged and demonstrated that equipment. The girls also tried the hand grinder, which is used to turn grain into flour. Other guests roamed the museum, reading the educational placards at the displays and taking pictures. The Pasto Ag Museum sends special thanks to Hort Farm (Penn State’s Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, Horticulture Farm) for providing apples for this program, said museum curator Rita Graef. Future programs that Graef has planned at the museum include: n Sept. 22 — Communication is the focus. Visitors will be asked to imagine a time without cell phones and Internet and begin exploring bits and pieces of the timeline of communication from 1 to 4 p.m. “You can try your hand at Morse Code, semaphore code, or write an old- fashioned letter with quill pen or old-fashioned typewriter,� said Graef. The Pasto Ag Museum is also partnering with the American Philatelic Society (www. stamps.org) to share some of the history of postal mail. APS will provide information about organizing, identifying and handling stamps for collecting. n Oct. 12 — The museum takes a look at 19th century food, recipes and cookbooks. n Nov. 3 — The focus is fibers, partner-

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EMPLOYEES AT THE Pasto Agricultural Museum set up its apple press on Sunday and showed those visiting the museum how to make fresh apple cider. ing with local spinning and weaving guilds to bring visitors hands-on experiences in those crafts. There will be samples of fabrics from both today and the past. n Nov. 24 — Oral histories, collected during Ag Progress Days by WPSU as part of the StoryCorpsAg project, will be fea-

tured. The museum is located at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on State Route 45. Details are available at www.agsci.psu. edu/pasto.

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Boats gather on Colyer Lake for fundraiser By SAM STITZER

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POTTER TOWNSHIP — Sunday, Sept. 15, was a typical beautiful late summer day, but at Colyer Lake in Potter Township things were not exactly typical. The lake was jammed with about 120 boats during a fundraiser to show support for the effort to save Colyer Lake. The lake is in trouble. It has been drained to less than half its normal level due to weakening detected in its 47-year-old earthen dam. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, a self-funded state agency which owns and maintains the lake, lacks the funds to make the necessary repairs, which would cost about $6 million. Save Colyer Lake Inc., a non-profit corporation has been formed, headed by Colyer resident and Centre County judge Tom Kistler. Its goal is to raise funds to help pay for the dam’s repairs and to act as leverage for state funding. Kistler said a permit was secured from the Fish and Boat Commission for the event, including a one-day waiver of state boat licensing requirements. “That way, if you’ve got an old boat in your back yard, you can bring it out to show your support and not get a ticket,� said Kistler. Sunday’s fundraiser was conceived by Linda Marshall and Lisa Wandel of the Women’s Adventure Club of Centre County, who worked with Kistler’s group to make the event possible. They patterned the event after a similar event held at Forest Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. To raise funds, each boater paid a $20 fee to launch their boats on Sunday. Marshall praised Colyer Lake, calling it “a perfect place for folks in the region to come out and have a peaceful way to enjoy nature.� Wandel got the idea to expand the event beyond just boating.

“Let’s add some vendors, let’s add some demo bikes and boats, let’s just make it a whole day of fun, because there are people who don’t have boats and we want something for them to do, too,� she said. In addition to the boating, on and off-road bicycling events were held by the State College Cycling Club and the Nittany Mountain Biking Association. “This lake is the centerpiece of all the outdoor life that goes on all the way back into Rothrock (state forest),� said bicyclist Henry Margusity. Local bicycle shops were present with demo bikes for people to test ride in the parking lot area. On the breast of the dam were several booths occupied by various outdoors-oriented groups including Save Colyer Lake Inc., where souvenir T-shirts and hats were being sold. At 2:30 pm, a light Cessna airplane circled the lake, car-

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Central Florida won the opening coin flip on Saturday evening and elected to receive. UCF wanted the ball first. The Knights’ high-powered offense was in full operation in victories over Akron and FIU so far this season, and apparently they hoped to find out right away if it would also be against a defense as good as Penn State’s. It would. UCF took that opening possession and marched 79 yards in 13 plays for a touchdown that foreshadowed what was to come: 507 yards of total offense in a tense and offense-dominated 34-31 victory over the Nittany Lions. The Knights struck out to a 21-10 halftime lead, extended their lead to 31-17 going into the final 15 minutes, and then held on through a furious comeback by Penn State to post their third win of the season without a loss. Blake Bortles, a 6-4, 230 lb. redshirt junior directed the UCF offense that is stocked with an array of fast, sure-handed receivers and a tough running game led by Storm Johnson. Bortles finished the game with 20 completions in 27 attempts for 288 yards and three touchdowns, while Johnson ran for 117 yards and put UCF ahead for good with a 58-yard sweep early in the second quarter. The Knights, who did not allow Bortles to be sacked, frustrated the PSU defense by time and again completing big third-down passes (they were 7-12 on third down)

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ficult challenge. He played and great game tonight, and all the credit to him. I think he’s a heck of a player.” For Penn State, now 2-1 going into its final non-conference game, the challenge will be to show improvement across the board after the loss — a thought that was echoed by both O’Brien and his players, Hackenberg and the PSU offense have shown that they can move the ball with an average of 33 points in three games. On

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terback Christian Hackenberg had to wait his turn for the first time all season. Having taken the field first for two straight games, all he could do now was watch the defense go to work, or in this case, he watched opposing quarterback Blake Bortles drive UCF down the field. As one might expect, Hackenberg was ready to go. Standing next to the bench Hackenberg swayed side to side near his offensive line. After a play Hackenberg would fiddle with the bottom inch or so of his jersey and then start swaying again. With Penn State’s defense facing a third Sideline, Page 22

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The good, the bad and the ugly There was a lot not to like in Penn State’s 34-31 upset loss to Central Florida on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium. The defense did not look good and a Zach Zwinak fumble proved to be too much to overcome. With the Nittany Lions now 2-1, let’s take a look at the good, bad and ugly from Week 3: n The Good: True freshman Christian Hackenberg was impressive again, completing 21 of 28 passes for 262 yards and a touchdown. He didn’t throw an interception in the loss and appears to be developing some real chemistry with wideout Allen Robinson, who had nine receptions for 143 yards and a score. n The Bad: Zwinak’s fumble. With the Lions driving, Zwinak coughed the ball up. Those types of mistakes simply cannot happen with the game on the line. It’s enough to drive head coach Bill O’Brien crazy. It’s also enough to send Zwinak to the bench. n The Ugly: The Penn State defense looked downright lousy at times. There were penalties, stupid mistakes and plenty of bad tackling on this night. UCF racked up 507 yards in total offense with nearly 300 of those coming through the air. If the Lions can’t stop Blake Bortles, how are they going to shut down Braxton Miller next month?

PENN STATE wideout Allen Robinson fights off a pair of UCF defenders during Saturday’s game at Beaver Stadium. Robinson had a big night, but couldn’t lead the Lions to the win.

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OFFENSE Quarterback 14 Christian Hackenberg, 6-3, 218, Fr. 5 Tyler Ferguson, 6-3, 213, So. 17 D.J. Crook, 6-1, 206, Fr. Running Back 28 Zach Zwinak, 6-1, 240, Jr. 1 Bill Belton, 5-10, 205, Jr. 22 Akeel Lynch, 6-0, 214, Fr.

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OFFENSE Quarterback 7 David Fisher, 6-1, 220, Sr. 10 Colin Reardon, 6-1, 202, Fr.

Running Back 34 Trayion Durham, 6-0, 248, Jr. 21 Anthony Meray, 5-8, 186, Jr. 1 Dri Archer, 5-8, 175, Sr. Wide Receiver (Z) 6 Chris Humphrey, 6-1, 194, Jr. 81 Kris White, 6-1, 210, Fr.

Tight End — Y 18 Jesse James, 6-7, 249, So. 84 Matt Lehman, 6-6, 260, Sr.

Wide Receiver (X) 19 Josh Boyle, 5-9, 173, So. 5 Tyshon Goode, 6-0, 183, Sr.

Wide Receiver 8 Allen Robinson, 6-3, 211, Jr. 7 Eugene Lewis, 6-1, 201, Fr. 15 Alex Kenney, 6-, 195, Jr. 85 Brandon Moseby-Felder, 6-2, 199, Sr. 80 Matt Zanellato, 6-3, 202, So. 19 Richy Anderson, 5-11, 171, Fr. Center 60 Ty Howle, 6-0, 292, Sr. 66 Angelo Mangiro, 6-3, 303, So. 55 Wendy Laurent, 6-2, 283, Fr. Right Guard 64 John Urschel, 6-3, 307, Sr. 66 Angelo Mangiro, 6-3, 303, So. 56 Anthony Alosi, 6-4, 280, So. Right Tackle 77 Garry Gilliam, 6-6, 303, Jr. 58 Adam Gress, 6-6, 317, Sr. 75 Eric Shrive, 6-6, 317, Sr. Left Guard 65 Miles Dieffenbach, 6-3, 297, Jr. 66 Angelo Mangiro, 6-3, 303, So. Left Tackle 76 Donovan Smith, 6-5, 327, So. 75 Eric Shrive, 6-6, 323, Sr. 59 Andrew Nelson, 6-5, 297, Fr. DEFENSE Defensive End 86 C.J. Olaniyan, 6-3, 251, Jr. 94 Evan Schwan, 6-6, 242, Fr. 91 53 72 84 99 88

Defensive Tackle DaQuan Jones, 6-3, 318, Sr. Derek Dowrey, 6-3, 308, Fr. Brian Gaia, 6-3, 280, Fr. Kyle Baublitz, 6-5, 286, Jr. Austin Johnson, 6-4, 297, Fr. Tyrone Smith, 6-4, 264, Jr.

Defensive End 18 Deion Barnes, 6-4, 249, So. 98 Anthony Zettel, 6-5, 257, So. 43 38 26 5 26 46 30

Outside Linebacker Mike Hull, 6-0, 226, Jr. Ben Kline, 6-2, 227, So. Brandon Bell, 6-1, 226, Fr. Nyeem Wartman, 6-1, 240, Fr. Brandon Bell, 6-1, 226, Fr. Adam Cole, 5-11, 219, Fr. Charles Idemudia, 5-11, 235, Fr.

Middle Linebacker 40 Glenn Carson, 6-3, 240, Sr. 8 Gary Wooten, 6-2, 233, Fr. 10 12 24 9 3 16

Cornerback Trevor Williams, 6-1, 189, So. Jordan Smith, 5-11, 184, Fr. Anthony Smith, 6-0, 187, Fr. Jordan Lucas, 6-0, 192, So. Da’Quan Davis, 5-10, 164, So. Devin Pryor, 5-10, 171, So.

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Safety Malcolm Willis, 5-11, 213, Sr. Ryan Keiser, 6-1, 205, Jr. Jesse Della Valle, 6-1, 194, So. Adrian Amos, 6-0, 211, Jr. S. Obeng-Agyapong, 5-10, 207, Sr. Malik Golden, 6-1, 193, Fr.

SPECIALISTS Placekicker 97 Sam Ficken, 6-3, 172, Jr. Punter 45 Alex Butterworth, 5-10, 206. Sr. Kickoff Returner 1 Bill Belton, 5-10, 205, Jr. 22 Akeel Lynch, 6-0, 211, Fr. Punt Returner 39 Jesse Della Valle, 6-1, 194, Jr.

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Left Tackle 55 Reno Reda, 6-5, 275, Fr. 67 Terrell Johnson, 6-4, 302, Jr. Left Guard 50 Pat McShane, 6-5, 300, Sr. 64 Tad France, 6-4, 288, Fr. Center 75 Phil Huff, 6-3, 290, Sr. 74 Tom Pizzurro, 6-2, 297, Jr.

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Right Tackle 68 Jason Bitsko, 6-3, 280, So. 63 Alex Nielsen, 6-4, 280, Fr.

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DEFENSE Defensive End 47 Mark Fackler, 6-3, 255, Sr. 34 Richard Gray, 6-2, 255, Sr. Defensive Tackle 5 Roosevelt Nix, 5-11, 267, Sr. 80 Andrew Christopher, 6-4, 270, Sr. Nose Tackle 69 Nate Terhune, 6-4, 261, So. 50 Chris Fairchild, 6-2, 312, So. Middle Linebacker 58 Danny Gress, 6-0, 238, Sr. 38 Nate Walker, 5-9, 190, Fr. WLB 32 Matt Dellinger, 6-1, 219, So. 33 Dontavious Colson, 5-11, 220, Fr. LEO 41 Zack Hitchens, 6-1, 241, Sr. 48 Nate Vance, 6-1, 230, Jr. Cornerback 11 Darius Polk, 5-11, 190, Sr. 13 Kerrick Rhone, 5-10, 180, Fr. 2 Malcolm Pannell, 5-10, 172, Sr. 14 Dylan Farrington, 6-0, 192, Jr. STAR 23 Jordan Italiano, 5-10, 201, So. 7 Fabrice Pratt, 6-1, 185, Sr. Free Safety 18 Keenan Stalls, 6-0, 175, So. 8 Calvin Tiggle, 5-10, 190, Jr. Strong Safety 39 Luke Wollet, 6-0, 195, Sr. 23 Jordan Italiano, 5-10, 200, So. SPECIALISTS Placekicker 14 Anthony Melchiori, 5-11, 185, So. 85 Brad Miller, 5-10, 187, Fr. Punter 14 Anthony Melchiori, 5-11, 185, So. 5 Andrew Horning, 6-0, 205, Jr. Kick Runner 1 Dri Archer, 5-8, 175, Sr. 19 Josh Boyle, 5-9, 170, So. Punt Returner 1 Dri Archer, 5-8, 175, Sr. 39 Luke Wollet, 6-0, 195, Jr.

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Sideline, from page 19 down Hackenberg got his helmet and started making his walk towards O’Brien. The conversion by UCF sent Hackenberg back towards the bench, and his more experienced offensive linemen, who all smirked a little at their fearless leader’s anxiety. By the time UCF gave the ball back to Penn State, Hackenberg was standing next to head coach Bill O’Brien, helmet on his head and his arms frozen to his sides. It looked like the true freshman was in his own little bubble, blocking out everything except what he was going to do next. Running back Zach Zwinak stood at Hackenberg’s side and gave him a slap on the back as they headed out to the huddle where Hackenberg seemingly broke out of his trance. He quickly led Penn State on a touchdown drive of its own. Considering Hackenberg played what was probably the best game of his career in State College, the pregame nerves are apparently no issue once it’s finally time to play football.

HONESTY:

Coaches for the most part aren’t interested in giving overly detailed answers after a loss and that’s to be expected. They’d rather be somewhere else, they’re upset about losing and they can’t throw players and other coaches under the bus. Not that they would if they could, but there isn’t a whole lot you can expect them to say given their fairly guarded nature. But Penn State’s defensive coordinator John Butler put his candor on display after Saturday’s loss. Maybe it was just him being honest with himself with the media present. Maybe Butler just felt like pealing back the veneer and showing what was really on his mind. “Yeah, honestly we thought we would be able to handle both the run and the pass better,” Butler said. “It’s a collective effort. Coaches and players have to look at the tape and figure out what it was. We felt good going in. We knew what we had to do to stop them. To be honest with you, we couldn’t stop what we needed to stop

- by scheme, coaches-wise, and players. We emptied the game plan. Man-to-man, zone, a mixture. We tried everything.” Teams get beat, and considering that Penn State had a chance to win after being down 18 points with a true freshman at quarterback, there isn’t much shame in how Penn State lost. Even so, it was clear that Butler wasn’t thinking about the positives on Saturday. Considering his defense got shredded by UCF, that’s probably a good sign for Penn State fans.

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With plenty to digest following Penn State’s loss, one thing went little noticed by the media and fans. A simple plea by Bill O’Brien. “All I can tell you is, please keep coming to the games. I think we’ve got a great bunch of kids here that never give up and they love playing for Penn State. Tonight was a tough night, but it was a heck of a game, I thought. I just really want those fans to keep coming, because they make a big difference to our kids.” Maybe it’s just a sales pitch, but Beaver Stadium saw the third smallest crowd in the post-expansion era on Saturday. It was a loud and active crowd, and 92,000-plus is a number most football programs would die for. But the days of a packed Beaver Stadium seem to be a thing of the past for now. Be it Sandusky, the economy, travel, the STEP program or an out of conference team, fans just aren’t showing up like they once did. For O’Brien it’s a problem. He needs fans. He needs them to be able to recruit, he needs them for fundraising, and he needs them to support the team as it takes the field. And in many ways it’s an honest plea. Penn State’s offense was quite good on Saturday, but the Nittany Lion defense could do little to stop a team that is talented but not the best Penn State will face. O’Brien wants you, the fan, for the long haul because Saturday night is either a fluke or a look into the future. He’s hoping that a few extra fans might just make the difference between the two.

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O’Brien: PSU won’t ‘overreact’ to loss By BEN JONES

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s 34-31 loss to UCF wasn’t the prettiest performance on the defensive side of the ball for either team. Big plays, long touchdown runs and bad tackles were the norm on Saturday night. The loss opened up a whole new line of arguments and debates among Penn State fans on everything from THUD tackling to defensive coordinator John Butler’s ability to coach the defense. Realistically, the evidence doesn’t back up those arguments. Butler is dealing with a unit that has only just begun to find itself, and the majority of the nation’s best college football teams use the THUD tackling technique as well. Simply put, overreaction is part of being a fan, but it isn’t part of coaching. “We don’t overreact,” head coach Bill O’Brien said on Tuesday. “Just come back to work on Sunday, try to review what they did against us. Central Florida, they did a good job on offense. They had some things on defense that gave us some problems. We look at that, how people attack us, try to improve and learn from that. We don’t overreact. “We have a lot of confidence in our players, in our coaching ability. We know that there’s improvement to make every single day. That’s why we love coaching. That’s why we can’t wait to get back to practice on Mondays. We’re not changing. All we’re going to do is try to improve the things that we do and figure it out from there. That’s just the way it goes. That’s coaching and that’s what we’ll try to do.” The upcoming game against Kent State

gives the Nittany Lions an opportunity for redemption and one final game to prep for the Big Ten schedule. So what did O’Brien learn from watching film of the UCF game? “We watched it from every angle,” O’Brien said. “We spent a lot of time. We watched it as a staff, both sides of the ball, and special teams. That’s usually what happens when you lose. You try to get together and really observe both sides of the ball and special teams. We have a lot of good coaches on our staff. It was a good meeting on Sunday. “Defensively it comes down to tackling. We’ve got to tackle better. One thing I want to address right off the bat, I know somebody is going to ask me this question, obviously I respect the question, it has nothing to do with thud. One hundred and twenty teams in the country all basically practice with thud. Very rare that teams go live anymore, especially if you look at pro football. You’re allowed 17 live practices a year. That’s trickled down to college. “It has to be being in better football position, being aligned correctly. I thought we were aligned improperly sometimes. So those are things we can correct. We have to do better and will do better. We have a great coaching staff on that side of the ball, really, good tough players. Coverage wise we have to stay in coverage, stay on top of our man. Can’t let people get behind us.” Kent State has given up 103 points so far this year while scoring 45, so Penn State has a good chance to get back on track this weekend. After giving up over 500 of yards of offense this past weekend, the Nittany Lions might be happier about the points Kent State doesn’t score rather than Penn State’s offense does.

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Bald Eagle Area runs its record to 3-0 with demolition of Penns Valley By JUSTIN PACKER

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SPRING MILLS — Bald Eagle Area stood on the brink of doing something it hasn’t accomplished since 1993. A victory, on the road, against a tough Penns Valley team would give the Eagles their first 3-0 start since 1993. The impact of that was not lost on senior tailback Dakota Bartley. “Before the game, coach (Jack) Tobias talked about doing something a BEA team hasn’t done in a while,” Bartley said. “As a team, we knew we wanted to respond with a victory.” After shrugging off a fast start by the Rams, BEA wrangled the game back into their favor — walking away with 47-19 victory. With the win, the Eagles secured the Iron Bell for another season. “We were a little soft at first,” BEA head coach Jack Tobias said. “That hurt us. Once the guys got settled in, we responded well and I am proud of them for that.” It was a tale of two teams. Early in the game, Penns Valley came out executed on each play, pushed the tempo of the game, pulled off two onside kicks and grabbed a commanding 19-7 lead with a little more than a minute left in the first quarter. “We wanted to maintain control of the football,” PV head coach Cameron Tobias said. “We knew we wanted to keep their offense off the field as much as possible. I thought we managed that well in the first quarter.” How did the Eagles respond? They simply rattled off 40 straight points in the final three quarters and showed, once again, how dangerous the Eagle offense can be. “They came out and punched us in the mouth,” Bartley said. “We knew they were hungry and we knew it was going to be a really tough game for us. I knew if we were going to win, it was going to take a team ef-

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BALD EAGLE’S Bryce Greene throws Penns Valley’s Taylor Collison to the ground for a loss during Friday night’s game in Spring Mills. fort, so I did my best.” Senior Eagle Bartley led the comeback with 152 yards on the ground, along with three touchdowns. “They were tough yards for Dakota,” Jack Tobias said. “He did a great job for us, like usual. The offensive line did a great job securing the holes for him and he responded.” Junior quarterback Jason Jones continued to show his accuracy, going 9-for-10 for 102 yards through the air. Jones, who takes full advantage of the speed on the outside of Bryce Greene and Bryan Greene, effectively picked apart the Rams defense at crucial moments. “They are explosive,” Jack Tobias said of the Greene twins. “We have to do a better job of getting them the ball.” Penns Valley came out and opened the game with a bang — executing an on-

side kick on the opening kick. The Rams marched down the field with a nine-play, 42-yard touchdown drive, capped by a 1-yard touchdown run by Cameron Tobias. Just three possessions later, the Rams strung together an eight-play, 61-yard touchdown drive, with Taylor Collison picking up the touchdown. On the ensuing kick, PV once again caught BEA off guard with a squib kick that fell right into the hands of a Ram. That set up a three-play touchdown drive, thanks to one-yard touchdown run by Corey Hazel. “I told these guys that they can’t doubt themselves,” Jack Tobias said. “We didn’t make the plays early in the game. I said, ‘Do not panic guys.’ I saw a few of the guys dropping their head. I knew we could score points in a hurry.” Interestingly enough, it would be on the

ground in which Jones made his biggest contribution. With his team down 19-7, Jones rattled off two touchdown runs (1, 8) and gave the Eagles back the lead, heading into half. “Those touchdowns were huge,” Jack Tobias said. “He was scrambling and I hoped he was going to take off and he did. When he got in and we got the lead, you could see the momentum swinging in our favor. It helped relieve some of that worry.” Coming out in the second half, the adjustments made by the Eagles were clear. Penns Valley went 3-and-out in all three of their possessions in the third quarter. “The guys came out in the second half with a little bit of a chip on their shoulder,” Jack Tobias said. “We made a couple of small adjustments on defense. We went right to the mesh point and that worked out well for us. The defense responded well.” While the Rams were stalling, BEA exploded. “I don’t think we were consistent enough,” Martin Tobias said. “We didn’t do things correctly and they did. It was one of those deals where they showed us on the field that they were a really good football team; they are big, physical and fast.” Bryan Greene and Bartley displayed their speed as each had a touchdown over 30 yards in the third. Bartley pushed in his third score of the night, early in the fourth; while Ryan Dyke capped off the scoring for BEA with a 4-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter. BEA (3-0) will leave the friendly confines of Centre County for the first time this year, as they travel to Chestnut Ridge. “We are into week four now and the ladder gets a little higher,” Jack Tobias said. “We are ready to grab that next rung and step up. It is going to get harder and harder each week for us.” Penns Valley (1-2) will host Central on Friday.

Mounties break 13-game losing streak, 52-14 By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH

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PHILIPSBURG — It had been a long time for the Philipsburg-Osceola football team. Before Friday night’s 52-14 victory over Bellefonte, P-O had not won a game since the first round of the District 6 playoffs in 2011. And after starting this season 0-2 — even with much-improved performances — the losing streak had reached 13 games. Yet the Mounties hardly looked desperate against the Raiders. They covered 75 yards in just three plays for a touchdown in their first possession, took a 24-8 lead at the half, and never looked back from there. They racked up 23 first downs, 475 yards of total offense, and 315 yards rushing. Senior running back Dustin Shuey led the onslaught with 147 yards running and three touchdowns and added another 41 yards on two pass receptions. Quarterback Curtis Matsko was 9 for 12 passing for 160 yards that included a 27-yard touchdown strike to Tanner Lamb, and, after suffering through a minus-42 turnover ratio in 2012, they did not commit a turnover. It was, according to Shuey, a total team effort — and only a first step. “We just got to get better from here,” he said. “It’s only one game. We lost 13 games in a row and this was only one game and we still have seven more ahead of us. “We just all wanted this. We never wanted a game more than this in our lives. I mean, it stinks to go a losing streak like this, but now we finally won a game.” The game began auspiciously for P-O. The Mounties took the opening kickoff and immediately struck for a score in only three plays. Shuey led off with a 37-yard run, Matsko completed an 11-yard pass to Aaron Mason, and then Matsko found Lamb open down the left sideline for a 27-yard TD and a quick 7-0 lead. After stopping Bellefonte in their ensuing possession, P-O committed its only big mistake in the game. Taking over at its own 14, Matsko lined up in the shotgun formation but the snap sailed far over his head and into the endzone for a safety and two points for Bellefonte. “We haven’t had a real problem with our snaps in the first two games and the scrimmages,” P-O coach Jeff Vroman said, “so that’s something that was uncharacteristic and hopefully we’ve ended that.” It didn’t take the Mounties long to recover. After an

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PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA quarterback Curtis Matsko drops back to pass during Friday night’s game with Bellefonte. exchange of possessions, P-O mounted a six-play, 70-yard drive that culminated with a 22-yard TD run by Mason. Just three minutes later, and after the first of Bellefonte’s four turnovers, Philipsburg took control of the game with a 17-yard run by Shuey that gave the Mounties a 21-2 lead. The Red Raiders, who were far from punchless in the game and gained over 300 yards of offense on the night, responded with a long drive of their own. Taking over on its own 24, Bellefonte marched 76 yards in six plays to close to within 21-8. Doylan Dietrich, who also had a big night with 132 yards rushing, scored the Raider touchdown with a 44-yard sweep around right end. P-O threatened again before halftime, but the Raiders held and forced a 37-yard Nick Boumerhi field goal that made the score 24-7 at the half. In the second half, P-O put the game away with touchdowns on all four of its possessions that included long,

time-eating drives of 86 and 73 yards. Bellefonte did score on an 80-yard drive in the third quarter that pulled it to within 31-14, but the Raiders could not slow down the Mounties’ attack. “We were able to get into some kind of rhythm offensively,” Vroman said. “so that was something nice that we were able to get into that rhythm. “It has been so long, even for myself. I don’t think people realize what you go through. You strive for it each and every week, so yeah, you have to learn how to win and the only way to learn that is by experiencing it. That’s what we have to take away from this and learn from the most.” For Bellefonte and new head coach Shanon Manning, the game represented movement up the learning curve. “We got better, we made progress tonight,” he said. “I know the 52-14 score would not seem like progress, but we did make progress tonight.”

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September 19-25, 2013

Martinsburg sends State High to its second loss By JOHN PATISHNOCK

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STATE COLLEGE — It all changed in an instant. State College football coach Al Wolski knew his team would have to contend with Martinsburg senior quarterback Malique Watkins in multiple ways: Watkins’ ability to throw and run created multiple one-on-one scenarios over the field where it was either make a tackle or allow a big run. But Watkins also made a lategame appearance on special teams. That’s when the momentum immediately shifted, with Watkins bringing a punt back to the Little Lions’ 30-yard line; Watkins nearly returned the kick for a score, with State College’s last defender bringing Watkins down by his shoulder pads. Two plays later, Watkins threw to a wide-open Tory Lee, who clutched the ball to his stomach for the winning score in Martinsburg’s 35-29 victory Friday night at Memorial Field. “We knew that he could run, he throws well enough but we knew he could run,” Wolski said of Watkins. “He’s got the ability to score anytime he touches the ball.” State College (1-2) nearly tied the score with time expired, as Patrick Irwin lofted a pass into the end zone, where it was batted down as Anthony PaffieMisher jumped for the reception. Some contact was made, but not enough to draw a penalty, finishing an exciting contest in which the teams combined for 705 offensive yards (State College 345; Martinsburg 360). “They’ve always played great football up here,” Martinsburg

coach Dave Walker said, referencing the Little Lions. “They’ve very well-coached. They’ve just got a great program so it’s an honor for us to be able to come up here and play them, first of all, and to come up here and get a victory is special.” That appeared it wouldn’t happen after State College concocted a comeback, which temporarily led to a 29-28 lead a little more than halfway through the fourth quarter. Paffie-Misher registered two touchdowns in the second half, first scoring from two yards out late in the third quarter and then catching a 16yard pass from Irwin with 5:26 left in the game. Paffie-Misher then picked off Watkins on the Bulldogs’ ensuing possession, setting up a first and 10 for State College at its own 20-yard line with 3:28 left. The Little Lions collected one first down before failing to convert on a third and 3 from their own 40. Watkins’ approximately 35yard punt return followed, and after he picked up 12 yards on a first and 10, he found Lee, who slipped behind the State College secondary. For State College, Irwin finished 13-for-24 with one interception and 162 yards and added team-highs of 18 carries and 122 rushing yards. Jordan Misher, who returned a kickoff 81 yards for a touchdown to end the first quarter, caught a team-high five passes for 56 yards and added 22 yards on 10 carries. Martinsburg (3-0), which has won the last three Class AAA state titles in West Virginia, entered halftime with a 21-17 advantage and immediately added to it after recovering an onside kick to start

the third quarter and notching a touchdown. Walker noted, laughing a bit, that State College had already ran back one kickoff for a score and returned an ensuing squib kick to midfield, so what’s the worst that could have happened? But State College immediately responded, orchestrating a 14play, 80-yard drive that spanned nearly six and a half minutes and ended with Paffie-Misher’s twoyard score. “That’s the kind of thing, all of a sudden you can fold your tent and just walk away and it be over,” Wolski said of the 11-point deficit. “I was looking to see the look in our guys’ faces and we were able to come back and not let that demoralize us. We were able to come back and play a really good, strong second half with an opportunity to win with 40some seconds to go.” For Martinsburg, Watkins finished 10-of-15 passing for 147 yards and two interceptions and also racked up a team-high 119 yards rushing on 17 carries; junior Deamonte Lindsay, who finished with two touchdowns, added 78 yards on 11 attempts for Martinsburg, which finished with 213 rushing yards on 33 carries. “When you have two backs like that, that have the ability to go score anytime they touch the ball, you’re on thin ice the whole time,” Wolski said. “Our guys made some plays, and again, you’re not going to contain those guys every down, they’re just too good. Our coaches had a good scheme to stop the zone and sometimes we had guys in position and they were just better athletes than us, were able to make us miss.”

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STATE HIGH’S Jordan Misher heads for daylight during Friday night’s game with Martinsburg at Memorial Field. Wolski displayed bluntness when asked after the game where his team goes from here, saying State College will prepare for Friday night’s game at Harrisburg, where his team will battle before hosting Central Dauphin on homecoming night, Sept. 27.

“It was a good game,” Wolski said. “I told our guys, ‘That’s what we signed on for, to play the best.’ Not every game’s going to be 71-28 and those aren’t all that much fun anyway. And being in a tight ballgame like this, that’s what you sign on for.”

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BALD EAGLE AREA (3-0) AT CHESTNUT RIDGE (1-2)

BEA has yet to be taken into the fourth quarter in its three wins over Bellefonte (49-7), P-O (40-13), and Penns Valley (47-19). This week, the Eagles travel to Chestnut Ridge, and they will try to improve their record to 4-0 against the 1-2 Lions. Chestnut Ridge lost to Central, 33-6, and Berks Catholic, 41-7, around a victory over Carrick, 23-13. The Lions rely almost exclusively on the running game. They average 213 yards rushing against only 13 yards passing per game. Quarterback Beau Bosch, a 6-foot-5, 222pound senior, leads the team in rushing with an average of just under 100 yards per game (97.5) and he has scored three touchdowns. He is followed by Matt Wiley, a 6-foot-2, 192-pound junior, who runs for 70 per game and averages over six yards per carry. Bosh throws the ball less than seven times in a game, but when he does throw it is to either Tanner College or J.D. Weyant. BEA comes into the game averaging over 45 points and 400 total yards per game. Unlike previous years, the Eagles have shown a nice balance between the pass and run as new quarterback Jason Jones has completed 70 percent of his passes for over 170 yards per game. Dakota Bartley runs for 108 yards per game and is the rushing leader on the team, but he has help in Mitchel Struble, Kaleb Weaver, Bryce Greene and Bryan Greene. The Greene brothers add burning speed on the outside for BEA and are a constant deep threat in the Eagles’ passing game. In addition, BEA is big and strong across both the offensive and defensive lines, which so far has been a definite strength of the team. Kickoff at Chestnut Ridge is set for 7 p.m. Outlook — BEA gets No. 4.

BELLEFONTE (0-3) AT CENTRAL MOUNTAIN (0-3)

Central Mountain is 0-3, and the Wildcats have given up a ton of points. They lost to Williamsport, 24-21, State College, 71-28, and Mifflin County, 57-35. Don’t get fooled by those numbers, however, because those are three very good teams and Central Mountain is not without talent. Even with the graduation of all-everything Von Walker — who Bellefonte fans are happy to see returning punts and kickoffs for Penn State — Central Mountain can move the ball and score points. It’s not often that a team is 0-3 and still putting up 28 points per game. Bryce Bitner, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound sophomore, directs the Wildcat attack, and he is a threat to run or pass. Bitner throws for over 150 yards per game, but he has been stung, especially in the State College game, by momentum-changing interceptions. Nigel English, Hunter Weaver, Tyler Pavalko and Justin Lucas take on most of the rushing duties for Central Mountain. Cody Barner, Pavalko and Travis Turchetta are the leading receivers. In addition, Pavalko is a dangerous punt and kickoff returner who can break a long return off at any time. For Bellefonte, the 52-14 loss at Philipsburg-Osceola was a difficult one to take. Despite the score, however, the Raiders were able to move the ball to the tune of over 300 yards. Four turnovers, though, three fumbles and a big interception, told the story of the game. The Raiders are learning a new system under new head coach Shanon Manning, and the going has been slow, but running back Doylan Deitrich, sophomore quarterback Mark Armstrong, and wide receiver Nick Leiter have been bright spots for the team. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Outlook — Bellefonte will score points in this game, but the Raiders need to play error-free and shore up their defense to keep up with Central Mountain.

CENTRAL (2-1) AT PENNS VALLEY (1-2)

Things are not getting any easier for the Penns Valley Rams. After an opening day win over Juniata, PV suffered consecutive losses to Clearfield and Bald Eagle Area, two of the best teams in District 6. Now Central will visit on Friday night with impressive wins over Chestnut Ridge and Tyrone and a loss to Clearfield, 35-20, last Friday. The Dragons are led by quarterback/running back Austin Cunningham, who has thrown for 300 passing yards this season and rushed for another 331 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Brandi Moore is also a multiple threat, and he has run for 141 yards on the ground, caught 11 passes for 174 yards and a TD. In all, Central runs up 365 yards of offense per game and scores over 25 points per game. For Penns Valley, quarterback Cam Tobias and running backs Taylor Collison, Corey Hazel, and Wyatt Sharp have carried the load on offense for the Rams. PV hung tough against BEA last Friday before fading in the second half in a 47-19 loss, and it looks like this game will be dependent on the play of the Ram defense. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Outlook — Three tough opponents in a row could begin to wear on the Rams. If PV can control Cunningham and play mistake free, this game may go into the fourth quarter.

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA (1-2) AT TYRONE (2-1)

Philipsburg-Osceola broke its 13-game losing streak with a big 52-14 win last week against Bellefonte. There’s no question that the Mounties are an improved team, and this Friday’s trip to Tyrone will most likely reveal how much. Tyrone is 2-1 with wins over Bellewood-Antis and Huntingdon and a loss in Week 2 to Central, 25-12. Senior Erik Wagner is the quarterback for the Golden Eagles, and he has completed 77 percent of his passes this season for 430 yards and three touchdowns. On the ground, senior James Oliver returns, and he is again tearing it up. He’s run for 115 yards per game and has scored six touchdowns, and Tyrone averages 150 yards rushing and 284 yards in total offense per game. P-O can also move the ball. The Mounties average over 30 points and 184 yards per game, and they have drastically cut their turnover rate from last season. Curtis Matsko runs the offense, and Dustin Shuey, Mason Pride, Aaron Mason, Tanner Lamb, Nick Patrick and Caleb Pepperday all contribute. Nick Boumerhi is also one of the best kickers in District 6. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Outlook — For P-O, keeping mistakes at a minimum and stopping the running game of Tyrone are a must. Bellefonte totaled over 300 yards of offense against the Mounties last week, and P-O will need to do better than that against Tyrone.

STATE COLLEGE (1-2) AT HARRISBURG (1-2)

State College has two close losses this season to Bethlehem Liberty and Martinsburg (W.V.) sandwiched around a 71-28 win over Central Mountain. On Saturday, the Little Lions open their Mid-Penn Conference schedule with a trip to arch-nemesis Harrisburg. Harrisburg is 1-2 as well, but its losses have come to

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Rock Solid winners named From Gazette staff reports Weeks 2 and 3 of high school football are in the books. The Rock Solid Award winners have been selected as well. For Week 2, the winners were: Tyler Schall (Bald Eagle Area), Nick Leiter (Bellefonte), Cameron Tobias (Penns Valley), Curtis Matsko (Philipsburg-Osceola) and Anthony Paffie-Misher (State College). For Week 3, the winners were: Dakota Bartley (Bald Eagle Area), Doylan Deitrich (Bellefonte), Corey Hazel (Penns Valley), Dustin Shuey (Philipsburg-Osceola) and Patrick Irwin (State College).

Soccer shoot scheduled BOALSBURG — The Elks North Central District Soccer Shoot will take place at 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Mount Nittany Middle School. The event will pit Elks Local Lodge winners against one another. State College Elks Lodge past exalted ruler David Wasson chairs this event. For more information, call (814) 237-5378.

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Steelers’ running game has been grounded In two games the Pittsburgh Steelers have rushed for a total of 75 yards. Adrian Peterson’s only touchdown of the season — a 78-yard romp against the Lions in Week 1 — has covered more ground than the Steelers have in 31 attempts between seven players. That’s 2.4 yards per carry. That’s with a long of 14 yards from Felix Jones, who leads the team in rushing with 37 yards. That’s not how you win football games. It’s not as if the Steelers are stubbornly trying to rush the football in the face of their impotent running game — they’ve passed 70 times and rushed 31 with seven more pass plays ending in sacks — they’re just not running the ball well when they do. A lot of it has to do with the Steelers’ offensive line just not holding a run block for longer than a sneeze. The other parts coming into play involve the fact that the names on the Shawn Curtis depth chart are all proven running covers the backs in complimentary roles, but they Pittsburgh Steelers have rarely been consistently successfor the Centre County Gazette. ful as feature backs. Email him at What does that mean? Nobody is sports@centre respecting the Steelers’ ability to run countygazette.com. the ball, giving defenses free reign to unleash extra rushers when Ben Roethlisberger drops back. He’s only been sacked over 350 times during his career — some being his fault, most falling on lines with the blocking power of paper dolls. A lot of those sacks happened when the Steelers had a viable rushing threat. Think of how many more will happen when teams snicker at the team’s tries at running the ball, waiting on the obvious passing down dropbacks. Roethlisberger may not see Halloween before missing a

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Bell’s presence can also make guys like Jones, Isaac Redman and Jonathan Dwyer better. Redman has always thrived in brief lapses of being a short-yardage back. Jones’ gifts lend him to being a capable set of hands to catch footballs from the backfield in two-back sets and third-andlong scenarios. Dwyer? Dwyer is best used as an element of surprise. Sneaking him in during the middle of lengthy possessions to burst out 10-to-12-yard carries has worked before. As quickly as the Steelers — and fans — were willing to push Rashard Mendenhall out the door this past offseason, how many would welcome him back with open arms only to see him try to spin out of that embrace? You know, seeing how the state of the Steelers running game is pretty much a mess at the moment.

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Area golfers will get the chance to go back in time Do you enjoy the fact that professional golfers can pound drives well over 300 yards down the fairway and think nothing of the super-metal clubs they are using to accomplish that feat? Or, would you prefer the old-style game of golf where finesse was the name of the game? So for one moment, do you ever want to take a step back from the modernization of the golf industry and return to the days when players used hickory-shafted clubs and hit gutta-percha balls off tees fashioned from sand and water the same way it was done more than 130 years ago? If you would like to return for just one day and play a round like the golfers of yesJohn Dixon covers golf for The Centre teryear, then Heritage County Gazette. Golf Day at Skytop Email him at Mountain Golf Course sports@centre is an opportunity you countygazette.com. won’t soon forget. It will take place on Oct. 6. Skytop Mountain is offering members and guests the opportunity to step back in time and enjoy golf at the same price as offered at the finest courses way back in the early 1900s. In those early years of the game a round of golf cost about $2. “Skytop Mountain is classic golf and on Heritage Golf Day one can play a round for $2 only if completely dressed in vintage golf attire, which would be best described as knickers and socks or kilts, and straw or soft knit hats,” explained vice president Rich Brennan. “There were no carts back in the day but the club will provide carts for each round at $5 each rider. “There also will be several on-course skills contests, and the club will have prizes for the most authentic period golf

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wear,” added Brennan. “Players must call ahead for tee times if they are interested in playing. “If golfers begin to search for vintage golf attire and wish to consider the investment, the club has planned to make this an annual event,” explained Brennan. “Golfers must reserve tee times and the use of historic golf equipment is optional. No metal spike shoes, please. So take a step back to a time when a dollar went a long way and enjoy a ‘two buck’ round of classic golf at Skytop Mountain.”

COLYER WINS FINAL NCPGA SENIOR EVENT

Nittany Country Club’s Chuck Colyer posted a 73 in the 60- to 69-year-old age group to win the final North Central Pennsylvania Golf Association Senior Tour event of the regular season. He was four shots clear of Shade Mountain’s Brian Knepp, who posted a 77. Mountain View’s Bill Fleckenstein carded an 80 to finish fourth. Bucknell Golf Club’s Al Kline Jr. shot an even par 72 to capture the men’s 50to 59-year-old division by four shots over runner up Bruce Hoover, who carded a 76. Mountain View’s Kevin Treese shot a 78 for fifth place and Richard Knepp of Nittany Country Club carded a 93 for 10th place. Not to be outdone by his son, the elder Al Kline Sr. of Lost Creek Golf Club shot a 74 to pace the 70- to 79-year-olds while Park McKissick Jr. was second with 75. Shade Mountain’s John Jordan shot 87 to pace the over-80 set and was one shot better than Eagles Mere’s John Hirsch and White Deer’s Stan Winner. Nittany Country Club’s Sam Markle carded a 103 for a fourth-place finish. The series finale will be played at State College’s Toftrees Resort where an overall points champion will be crowned ending the summer series that began in May. The top four points winners, in each division, will be eligible for the top prize using a modified points schedule that will award 200 points for first, 150 for second, 100 for third and 50 for fourth.

The top four in points in the age 50to 59-year-old division are: Tim Harpster, Bucknell Golf Club, 750; Al Kline Jr., Bucknell Golf Club, 615; Carl Stackhouse, Mill Race, 595; and Randy Lynch, Shade Mountain, 500. The top four in points standing in the 60-69 year old division are: John Pagana, Susquehanna Valley, 687; Chuck Colyer, Nittany, 665; Brian Knepp, Shade Mountain, 560; and Alan Rhodes, 481.25. The top four point earners in the 70- to 79-year-old division are: Gary Fry, Bucknell, 705; Al Kline Sr., 675; Bob McNutt, 560; and J.R. Rider, 500. The top four in the 80 and over age division are: Boyd Mertz, 750; John Jordan, 750; Stan Winner, 660; and John Hicks, 630.

TOFTREES GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Golfers, from page 27 Judd Caruso and his partner, Trent Miller, shot a 5-under par 65 to win the prestigious event by one stroke against 74 competing teams. Their round consisted of six birdies and only one bogey. Miller is also the reigning club champion at Bell Springs and Clinton Country Club. The AB Thorn event was a pro-scratch event, and has been held at Lancaster Country Club since 1965. It is one the premier pro-scratch events in Pennsylvania. More than 150 professionals from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland competed along with some of the state’s best amateurs on the challenging par-70, 6,758-yard Lancaster course.

Within a two-week span, the Penn State golf courses surrendered no fewer than four holes-in-one with two recorded on the Blue Course and two on the White Course. Dr. James Moore, of State College, aced hole No. 8 of the Blue Course, hitting a 6-iron on the 140-yard, par-3 hole for his first ace. Sheldon McMurtrie of Bellefonte had a hole-in-one on hole No. 12 of the White Course, hitting a 6-iron on the 141-yard, par-3 hole. Sean Williams of State College posted his hole-in-one on hole No. 4 of the Blue Course, using a 5-wood on the 175-yard, par-3 hole. It was Williams’ fourth hole-

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in-one and his playing partners were Al Wolski and Scott Pezanowski. Finally, Joe Pistone of Bellefonte had a hole-in-one on hole No. 7 of the White Course using a 6-iron to cover the 171yard, par -3 hole.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The first weekend Men’s Hackers Tournament will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Skytop Mountain Golf Course. Foursomes are formed by random drawing and nine holes are played under scramble rules. The cost to play is $10, which includes cart and also adds $10 to the prize poll. The first place foursome will receive half the pot with a 25 percent and 25 percent split among the second and third place foursomes.

This is the fourth hacker tourney of the season and is limited to only 40 players.

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The Bellefonte Wrestling Association is conducting a golf tournament with the goal of raising money for a scholarship for a prospective senior student-athlete and/ or manager to be awarded each year. The tournament will be held at 8 a.m. at the Nittany Country Club in Mingoville on Sept. 28. Cost of the event is $75 for non-members and $60 for NCC members. Anyone interested in golfing, tee hole sponsorship, forms, donations or information can contact head coach Mike Maney at mmaney@basd.net or visit the Bellefonte wrestling page at www.basd.net.

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Chronic wasting disease will impact local hunting By MARK NALE

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Centre County deer hunters were not looking forward to this day, but it has arrived. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was found in Pennsylvania in 2012. Last October, it was discovered in a captive deer that had been held in fenced facilities in Adams and York counties. Following last fall’s deer seasons, a total of three hunter-killed deer tested positive for CWD in Blair and Bedford counties. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has established two disease management areas (DMA) — the first last fall in Adams and York counties. Earlier this year, a second DMA was delineated that includes parts of Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon and Cambria counties. The second, and closest, DMA extends northward to Tyrone, just a few miles short of the Centre County border. The initial three infected deer might be isolated cases, but this is unlikely. The commission has begun sampling in each of the DMAs by testing for the disease in road-killed deer. However, they will not know just how prevalent it might be until later this year after more samples have been tested. The agency’s goal is to sample 1,000 deer in each DMA and an additional 3,000 deer throughout the remainder of the state. Chronic wasting disease is a prioncaused neurological condition that is always fatal to cervids — elk, deer and moose. A prion is a mutated protein that can reproduce within its host organism. CWD is believed to be transmitted by direct animal-to-animal contact through saliva, feces and urine. The disease attacks the brain and spinal cord of the deer, similar to mad cow disease in cattle. It is also similar to Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease in humans, although CWD is not known to be

transmissible to people. The prions have demonstrated that they can stay active in soil for more than 20 years. Beginning with its initial discovery in 1967, in a captive mule deer in Colorado, CWD has now spread to 21 states and two Canadian provinces. At first, this was a disease far-removed from the Keystone State. However, in 2005, CWD was discovered in five captive deer and two wild deer near Verona, N.Y., just east of Syracuse and less than 100 miles from Pennsylvania. That same year, CWD was detected in a roadkilled deer in West Virginia, again, not far from Pennsylvania. Special regulations apply within the DMAs, and hunters should consult their regulation booklet for details. According to Game Commission press secretary Travis Lau, even if you hunt deer in Centre County, you should be aware. “So while Centre County hunters might hunt, say, (in the county) or just on the other side of the DMA’s northern border through Huntingdon and Blair counties, they’re still pretty far from where CWD has been detected. That said, it doesn’t mean CWD is confined to those disease-management areas,” he stated. “Hunters within the DMAs, and elsewhere in Pennsylvania for that matter, should be on the lookout for CWD and take some precautions,” Lau instructed. “If hunters see a deer showing symptoms of the advanced stages of CWD (staggering, poor posture, drooling and other abnormal behavior), they should contact their nearest Game Commission region office. They should not attempt to disturb, kill or remove the animal. We also ask hunters to report any free-ranging deer with tags in their ears. If hunters harvest a deer they believe to be sick, we advise them not to consume meat from that animal.” There’s no evidence CWD can be transmitted to humans, but the Game Commis-

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DEER HUNTERS need to be mindful of chronic wasting disease even if they are planning to hunt outside of the disease management areas.

a landfill and not on the deer range,” he said. “While it once might have been acceptable to dispose of deer carcasses by ‘letting the foxes and coyotes get them,’ things have changed now that CWD has come to Pennsylvania. Such a method of disposal only runs the risk of spreading the disease, which can live in the soil — perhaps forever.” Centre County hunters can help slow the spread by ensuring deer parts end up properly disposed in the trash, not dumped along the road or in the woods somewhere. This is a best practice for all Pennsylvanians.

sion makes the “no consumption” recommendation to err on the side of caution. CWD has a long incubation period where deer show no signs of having the disease. Therefore, even hunters harvesting healthy appearing deer and who are planning to do their own processing should take precautions. These include wearing disposable gloves, boning out meat, and minimizing contact with brain and spinal tissues. Lau flagged his last recommendation as really important. “After the deer is processed, hunters should ensure that the carcass ends up in

Deer antlers — the hunter’s prize

The first deer seasons will soon begin, with archery season starting Oct. 5. A statewide seven-day muzzleloader antlerless deer season begins Oct. 19. Several of the wildlife management units near Pittsburgh and Philadelphia even have a special early archery season for antlerless deer beginning Sept. 21. People talk about hunting deer, but in truth, most deer hunters are buck hunters. Venison may be tasty, but the major attraction is often the polished bone that adorns a buck’s head. Male white-tailed deer grow antlers, not horns. Goats, sheep, cows and buffalo have horns. Antlers come in many shapes and sizes, but what causes this variety is often misunderstood. The size and shape of a deer’s antlers are determined by four factors — age, nutrition, heredity and health. The largest racks are produced when all four factors are favorable.

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AGE

Bucks begin growing their first set of antlers in the spring — a little before their first birthday. The velvet-covered bone on top of a male fawn’s head usually grows slowly the first year. Most of the buck’s food energy and minerals are utilized during this period to nourish the other bones in his body and increase body’s mass. This is why most yearling bucks living in the wild grow small antlers — with spikes and four-points very common. A buck in his second year of life can devote more energy to producing antlers — even more so in the buck’s third and fourth years. Generally speaking, the older the buck, the more massive the antlers. Antler restrictions protect some of the younger bucks, so on the average, antler size is now bigger in Pennsylvania. After five or six years of age, a buck’s antler size may begin to decline, with abnormal points often showing up. On a deer farm, however, bucks can be fed large amounts of highly-nutritious food and grow a large set of antlers even as a 1-1/2-year-old. This does not happen in the wild.

NUTRITION

Deer antlers are high in calcium and phosphorus, so large amounts of these elements, along with protein and a generally calorie-rich diet, produce larger antlers. Cal-

cium is a major ingredient in the lime that farmers spread on their fields and phosphorus is one of the three main ingredients in fertilizer, so it is no wonder that farm-country deer often have larger antlers than “mountain deer.” Southern Centre County is a naturally limestone-rich area, so more calcium is available in the soil as well as in the food that deer naturally eat. With almost any buck of any age, the more highly-nutritious food the deer receives, the bigger its antlers will grow.

HEREDITY

The overall shape of a deer’s antlers is primarily controlled by heredity — the genes that the buck inherits from his mother and father. More has been learned about this factor in the past 30 years than ever before. This is largely due to the proliferation of farms that breed and raise deer for high-fence shooting operations. Those same deer farmers have also learned that the mother doe’s genetics is just as important as the father buck’s. The shape of a set of antlers refers to the spread, rack height, presence of brow tines, length of tines and the presence of anything unusual — such as drop tines. The spread is somewhat determined by the placement

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THESE ARE three-point, five-point and four-point sets of deer antlers — all from 1-1/2-year-old bucks. The racks all have about the same size and mass but differ in the number of points. This is due to heredity.

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Early hunting seasons are underway By MARK NALE

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September is usually a time of plenty in the natural world. Farmers’ fields are still green, providing food for deer and grasshoppers for wild turkeys. Wild grapes are turning purple, giving ruffed grouse, raccoons, foxes and others soft mast on which to feed. Hickory nuts and walnuts are being readily gathered by squirrels. Acorns, beechnuts and apples are providing a feast for turkeys, black bears, whitetailed deer and a host of other birds and mammals. September is also a month of transition. Leaves are beginning to reveal their autumn colors — just a hint of the colorful show to follow. The nights are getting cooler, too. The first frost will soon paint a layer of icy crystals on the fields and rooftops.

If you think of November or even October as the time to start hunting, think again. Pennsylvania’s early hunting seasons for mourning doves and resident Canada geese are already underway during this month of plenty. There are actually three segments to the mourning dove season, with the first one running from Sept. 2 through Sept. 25, with hours for hunting from noon until sunset. The second segment begins on Oct. 26 and ends Nov. 30, and the third segment is Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. The statewide resident Canada goose season also began on Sept. 2 and continues through Sept. 25. Populations of resident Canada geese have grown so large in some areas of the state that these waterfowl have become a nuisance. One only needs to look to Spring Creek or several local parks to see their high numbers. As a

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HEALTH

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PENNSYLVANIA’S RESIDENT Canada goose season began on Sept. 2 and continues through Sept. 25.

course, as well as those holding a junior license and mentored youth hunters. These young hunters must be accompanied as required by law. Consult the Pennsylvania Hunting and Trapping Digest for details. Pennsylvania’s woodcock season begins Oct. 19, as does the statewide squirrel season. Pheasant and rabbit seasons open on Oct. 26. Take your pick. The Keystone State has many early season hunting opportunities for those interested in taking advantage of them. football or tennis player if you were sick or injured. The same is true with a buck’s antlers. With other factors being equal, healthy deer will grow the largest antlers. It is also correct that a deer injured on one side of its body will often grow a deformed antler on the opposite side. A buck with an injured left leg will, the following year, grow a deformed antler on its right side. The four factors of age, nutrition, heredity and health can work together to produce the trophy of a lifetime or produce a set of 2-inch spikes. Maybe this will be your season to harvest that trophy buck.

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State Theatre offers mix of film, live performances By ANNE WALKER

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STATE COLLEGE — If “all the world’s a stage,” The State Theatre in downtown State College keeps it spinning. In addition to providing intimate, affordable performance venues for local groups, The State offers unique opportunities for thrifty locals to experience select entertainment. Three-dollar movies appeal to those who, as artistic director Richard Biever said, “want to see recent films on the big screen.” Maybe they missed the first run and this gives them another chance to see good films at a low price,” said Biever. The screening rooms at The State stay busy. Starting in October, opera lovers can watch Metropolitan Opera Live in a cinematic setting. These productions take the viewer into the world of opera, with all of its rich colors and textures, during performance,

which adds a special touch of drama and visual excitement. “It’s fascinating to see it on the big screen with subtitles,” Biever said. “And, some people can’t just drive to London,” he continued, “so we have the ‘National Theatre Live from London’ series.” By satellite transmission, these shows present live onstage performances. Plays include a new interpretation of “Othello”, set in the present day in a war cabinet in an underground bunker. The State also runs documentary films covering topics ranging from extreme sports to female jazz musicians to the world of autism. Since Biever has a background in thea-ter, live performances comprise much of The State’s focus. Nationallyrecognized musical acts, including Judy Collins, Dark Star Orchestra and NEEDTOBREATHE will captivate music lovers in the upcoming season. Other live performances include a program called “Start at the State,”

which gives local playwrights the chance to have their works read. “It will be done simply,” according to Biever, “they will rehearse with a director, but they’ll still have the script in hand.” A special project of The State’s own FUSE Productions brings together local performers, including actors and vocalists, and Equity actors from New York. “The idea is to produce the shows here and go on tour,” Biever said. Performance selections include “Annie” and “A Year with Frog and Toad.” The State plans to hold an Easter Seals fundraiser in January, featuring local musicians. On The State Theatre website, www. thestatetheatre.org, anyone interested can locate details of any upcoming program, live or cinematic. Good community venues bring quality performances to locals, and The State provides the county with, in Biever’s words, “a gathering place for the arts.”

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THE STATE THEATRE, located in downtown State College, offers a wide variety of arts and entertainment.

Fall film series announced From Gazette staff reports

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MELISSA BRANNEN and Lindsey Allison star in “August: Osage County,” which is being staged by the State College Community Theatre. The black comedy won a Pulitzer Prize.

SCCT prepares to stage ‘August: Osage County’ By ANNE WALKER

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BOALSBURG — An alcoholic father who goes missing, a scheming, drug-addicted mother, a daughter with a secret love affair, family intrigue and plenty of bickering in-laws. Sounding like a Jerry Springer episode? Meet the Westons, the wonderfully miserable family depicted in “August: Osage County.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning black comedy will open at Mt. Nittany Middle School on Sept. 20. State College Community Theatre (SCCT), under the direction of Mike Knarr, will present the Tracy Letts drama set in present-day Oklahoma. Tom McClary plays Beverly Weston, an aging poet and devout drunk who disappears, leaving behind his cancer-stricken, pill-popping, cigarette-smoking, acidtongued wife Violet, portrayed by Melissa Brannen. Beverly, we learn, has committed suicide, thus bringing the family together for his funeral. “It’s raw,” Brannen said, “and even though it’s so exaggerated, all families can relate to the drama.” Brannen brings a biting edginess to Violet, yet maintains the character’s pathetic appeal. Her scenes with her daughter Ivy (Lindsey Allison) bring out the bitter disap-

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pointment a mother can have in a daughter. As the action progresses, it becomes apparent that Violet’s disappointment lies in her own existence. The Westons have two other daughters: Karen, played by Lindsey Schrott, and Barbara, played by Amy Farkas. SCCT veteran Susan Kleit plays Mattie Fae Aiken, Violet’s cynical, meddling sister. Rod Egan plays Mattie Fae’s long-suffering soul of a husband. Rounding out the cast, Chris Brannen plays Bill Fordham, Madeline Biever plays Jean Fordham, Rob Arnold plays Little Charles Aiken, Jackie Gianico plays Johnna Monevata, Steve Raybuck plays Steve Heidebrecht and Chris Hults plays Sheriff Deon Gibeau. As the action progresses and characters reveal one sordid secret after another, the drama could easily fall into a depressing sob-fest. But the dialogue, with its caustic tone, keeps it firmly in the comic zone. “The window shades have all been removed. Nighttime is free to encroach,” said Aiken, sarcasm dripping throughout the scene. Knarr doesn’t allow his actors to hold anything back. He encourages the blunt, battering tones that make the play hardhitting. “It’s true black comedy,” he explained, “you have alcoholism, pedophilia, incest and suicide — all presented in a light, sunny manner!” Of course, the subject matter, not to mention the language, makes this play a “mature audiences only” event. However, it will leave the audience with plenty to think about and discuss, hopefully in a congenial manner, on the way home.

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State French and Francophone Studies Film Series will continue its free showings this fall semester at 7 p.m. on selected Wednesdays in 113 Carnegie on Penn State’s University Park campus. Free to the public, all films are subtitled in English. The fall semester schedule is: n Sept. 25: “Le Bonheur D’Elza” (“Elza”) by Mariette Monpierre Elza, a talented university graduate, leaves Paris, despite her mother’s objections, to return to Guadeloupe, her birthplace. The film is a searing melodrama uncovering the racial prejudices that still exist among formerly colonized peoples, as well as a luxuriant, inspiring tale of one young woman’s quest to understand her past in one of the most beautiful places on earth. n Oct. 30: “Apres Mai” (“Something in the Air”) by Olivier Assayas Set in the early

1970s, this bracing semi-autobiographical film resists easy nostalgia, focusing instead on the turbulence of one’s late teens and early 20s. A high school student named Gilles was born too late to take part in the insurrections of May 1968, but is still consumed with revolutionary zeal. n Nov. 20: “Le Chat du Rabbin” (“The Rabbi’s Cat”) by Joann Sfar and Antoine Delesvaux Based on co-director Joann Sfar’s popular comic book series of the same name, “The Rabbi’s Cat” features a remarkable, if hairless and gianteared, feline at its center. This wryly philosophical, beautifully drawn, meticulously detailed animated film takes place during the 1920s and 1930s in Algiers, where the kitty is preparing for his bar mitzvah. The series is sponsored by the French and Francophone Studies Department, the College of the Liberal Arts, the Institute for the Arts & Humanities, the Women’s Studies Department, the Jewish Studies Program, and the Alliance Française de State College et de University Park. For more information, visit www. french.psu.edu or contact the French and Francophone Studies Department at (814) 865-1492.

Fall Acoustic Brew series begins From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK —Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the WPSU Studios, kicking off the Fall 2013 Acoustic Brew Concert Series. The group is making its first appearance in Central Pennsylvania and will be the first act of the series, an all-volunteer organization that continues to bring folk music to the Centre region. Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys focus on the original tunes of Lindsay Lou Rilko, which include real-life scenarios as well as celebrations of love, life and nature.

Tickets for the Acoustic Brew Concert Series are $16 and can be purchased online at www.acousticbrew.org, Webster’s Bookstore Café, Nature’s Pantry, or at the door. Penn State students will receive a $2 discount at the door with a valid student ID. Other performances at the WPSU Studios this season include guitarist Beppe Gambetta on Oct. 1, Tuvan throat singers Alash Ensemble on Nov. 14, and singer/ songwriter Bill Staines on Dec. 14. For more information, visit www. acousticbrew.org and www.lindsay loumusic.com.

Gallery to feature work of alumni From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — The Robeson Gallery will showcase the artwork of Penn State School of Visual Arts alumni from faculty collections from Sept. 27 to Dec. 1, with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 24. The exhibition will feature pieces made through a variety of techniques, including ceramics, drawing, oil painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and video performance. “Many of us have acquired paintings,

sculptures, ceramics, prints and photographs from our students over the years that we believed were brilliant, breathtaking and absolutely had to have,” said Michaela Amateau, curator of the show. “Over the years, these works have been a tremendous source of pleasure for us, and have offered us great insight into how student have developed their professional work.” For more information, call the HUBRobeson Galleries at (814) 865-0775 or visit www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries.

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Thursday, Sept. 19 through Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-9701
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Domenick Swentosky, 8 to 11 p.m. Tommy Wareham, 6 to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight Ted and Molly, 8 to 10 p.m. Scott Mangene, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

THE ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-8833 Thursday, Sept. 19 Friday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 21

Ellipsis with Harold Taddy, 11 p.m. Gas Station Disco, 10:30 p.m. Hybrid Ice, 10:30 p.m.

THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-7666 Thursday, Sept. 19 Friday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 21

Kate and Natalie, 9 p.m. Tim Farley, 8 p.m. Al & Chrissy, 9 p.m.

BAR BLEU, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-0374 Thursday, Sept. 19 Friday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 21

Big Feast, 10:30 p.m. Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Ted McCloskey & The Hi Fis, 10:30 p.m.

CAFE 210 WEST, 210 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-3449 Friday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 21

JR and Olivia, 6 to 8 p.m., My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. JR and Olivia, 10:30 p.m.

THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-2892 Wednesday, Sept. 25

Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM, (814) 349-8850 Thursday, Sept. 19

Trubadour Third Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

THE GAMBLE MILL, 160 DUNLAP ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 355-7764 Friday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 21 Sunday, Sept. 22

Happy’s with Jmac and Junior, 6 to 8 p.m. Archie Blue, 7 to 9 p.m. The Little Paris Jazz Trio, 5 to 7 p.m.

GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE, (814) 353-1008 Thursday, Sept. 19 Wednesday, Sept. 25

JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Biscuit Jam, 6:30 p.m.

HAPPY VALLEY VINEYARD AND WINERY, 576 S. FOX POINTE DR., STATE COLLEGE (814) 308-8756 Friday, Sept. 20

Jazz with Rick Hirsch & Jeff Beck, 6 to 8 p.m.

HUBLERSBURG INN, 449 HUBLERSBURG ROAD, BELLEFONTE, (814) 383-2616 Thursday, Sept. 19 Saturday, Sept. 21

Brian Cleary, 7 to 9 p.m. Scott Mangene, 7 to 9 p.m.

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‘No Place to Be Somebody’ explores ‘the American Dream’ By HARRY ZIMBLER

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UNIVERSITY PARK — For director Charles Dumas, his production of Charles Gordone’s “No Place to Be Somebody,” is the perfect ending to an illustrious and visionary career in the Penn State School of Theatre. The play opens on Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 10 at the Pavilion Theatre on campus. “This play was the first piece of New York theater in my (acting) career,” said Dumas. “I worked with Joe Papp’s Public Theatre and I knew Charles Gordone.” The play, which made Gordone the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for dramatic writing, explores the very elusive meaning of “the American Dream.” It also captures the turbulent era of the early 1970s in Greenwich Village, a major center of New York City’s Bohemian culture. As the nation comes to terms with the Civil Rights Act, signed into law in 1964, a black bartender matches wits with a white mobster. “The play caused a great sensation,” recalled Dumas. “I’ve been wanting to do it since I got here.” Dumas has been a member of the School of Theatre faculty since 1995. “Today, this play can only be done in a university setting,” he said, pointing to the 17 idiosyncratic characters that appear in the show. Dumas noted that the play’s setting follows one of the most violent periods in American history. “If the students can get through the language this will be a great success.” “This is a play about the American dream,” Dumas continued. “A view from the underclass. All the characters want something and think they can achieve it in America. That message has not changed in the 50 years since this play first appeared. My job is to cut through all that and make it relevant.” To explain the plot and power of the play, Dumas wrote, “all the characters are thrown together into the cesspool barrel of a 1970s bar. They are tearing, crawling, ripping anything and anyone to get out. They are both totally different and disturbingly the same as we are.” Dumas is pleased that his young cast has embraced the world and people of “No Place to Be Somebody.” “The actors are bringing a humanity to the characters. If we can see the humanity of Hamlet and the characters in ‘Iceman Cometh,’ we can see the humanity in these

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MEMBERS OF THE cast of “No Place to Be Somebody” rehearse on campus last week.

characters. I was one of these characters in my personal life. I was hanging out at a bar trying to be an artist.” As a teacher and actor, Dumas finds it rewarding to watch as his young cast embraces the project. “They bring truth to what is truly a historical piece for them. Only two members of the cast were even born in 1970.” As he completes his final production as a member of the Penn State faculty, Dumas reflects on the wonderful journey he has taken in the past 18 years at the university. “Working with the faculty and Dan Carter (head of the Penn State School of Theatre) has been wonderful. He was always amenable to my work in other places, including a Fulbright year.” For the last three years, Dumas has been a visiting professor at the University of the Free State in South Africa. “Dan has been very supportive. When professors participate, they bring those skills back to their students,” said Dumas. What’s next for the actor, director and writer? Plenty of projects are already on his list. “I am working on a project for middle school kids here and in South Africa,” Dumas said. “It will teach them how to tell stories.” Dumas is also working with the State Department to create a program for Iraq. And, he is putting together a musical tribute to blues great Willie Dixon, who happens to be his relative. Dumas related the philosophy that underpins his artistic journey. It is all told in one African word: Ubunto. “It means ‘I am, because we are,’” Dumas said. Seems like a perfect worldview for a retiring Penn State professor.

INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5718 Thursday, Sept. 19 Friday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 21

DJ Kid A.V., 10 p.m. DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. DJ Ca$hous, 10 p.m.

OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 867-OTTO Thursday, Sept. 19 Scott Mangene, 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 Randy Clark, 9 to 11 p.m.

THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 238-1406 Thursday, Sept. 19 Friday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 21 Wednesday, Sept. 25

Lowjack, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dominic & Noah, 8 to 10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 pm to 2 a.m. Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, Sept. 19 My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 John and Chad, 8 to 10 p.m. Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 Mr. Hand, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Shake Shake Shake, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 His Boy Elroy, 10:30 p.m.

Z BAR AND THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 237-5710 Sunday, Sept. 22

Jazz Brunch with Jay Vonada, noon to 2 p.m.

­— Compiled by Marjorie S. Miller Schedules subject to change. Call the venue for details. The Centre County Gazette is committed to providing readers with a complete list of upcoming live entertainment in Centre County. If your establishment provides live entertainment and would like to have it listed free in The Gazette, simply email listings to mmiller@centrecountygazette.com.

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UPCOMING

Workshop — C. Barton McCann School of Art, in conjunction with The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania, will sponsor a sculpture workshop, “Modeling the Figure in Clay,� with instructor Mark Pilato. The class will be held Sept. 27-29 at The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania, 818 Pike St., Lemont. Registration is required. Call (814) 234-2740 or visit www.artalliancepa. org. Dinner — The Centre County Democrats Fall Dinner will be held Oct. 6 at the Penn Stater Conference Centre Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd., State College. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a cash bar, with dinner to follow at 6 p.m., and will honor Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Keith Bierly. Guest speakers include Rob McCord, state treasurer; Katie McGinty, candidate for governor; Stacy Parks Miller, district attorney; Eugene DePasquale, state auditor general; John Hanger, candidate for governor; and Mark Smith and Brad Koplinski, lieutenant governor candidates. Tickets are available online at www. centrecountydems.com. Reservations are required and the deadline is Monday, Sept 30. Contact Carol White at whitecone@ msn.com or call (814) 238-0315. Bus Trip — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will host a bus trip to “WaterFire� on the Shenango River on Saturday, Oct. 12. Enjoy more than 50 bonfires, music, ethnic food tasting and performers from around the globe. WaterFire is a world-class series of innovative and multisensory events. The trip is for adults and children 16 and older. Register by Friday, Sept. 27 at www.crpr.org or call (814) 2313076. Visit the WaterFire website at www. waterfiresharonpa.org.

ONGOING

Bookmobile — Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Look for it in your community and join Miss Laura for story times, songs and fun. Visit the website at www.centrecounty library.org for days and times. Exhibit — Artist Nancy Palfey’s work will be on display through Sept. 29 in the Community Room, Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre Country, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1-4:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Call (814) 3554280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — Artwork by Nancy Brassington and Ruth Kazez will be on display through Sept. 29 in the Tea Room Gallery, Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre Country, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1-4:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org. Exhibit — “A Legacy of Creative Endeavors,� featuring Penn State School of Visual Arts’ Alumni of Centre County, will be on display through Sept. 29 in the Windows of the World Gallery, Bellefonte

Art Museum for Centre Country, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Gallery hours are 1-4:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Call (814) 355-4280 or visit www. bellefontemuseum.org. Wine Festival — The 2013 WPSU International Wine Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd., State College. Events include A Taste of Italy Wine and Food Pairing Seminar from 1-2 p.m. and Grand Tasting Indoor Wine Market from 1:30-5 p.m. Tickets are available at www.wpsu.org/winefestival. Exhibit — “Art Across the Oceans,� featuring M. Nadhir Ibn Muntaka, A. Tijani Tijay Mohammed, Hamza Iddi Kyei, Elody Gyekis and Sandra Nunes will be on display through Oct. 27 at the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center, 101 B W. Main St., Millheim. Gallery hours are 5-8 p.m., Thursday; noon to 8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday. Visit www.greendrakeart.com, email at greendrakeart@gmail.com or call (814) 349-2486. Exhibit — “Hearth Cooking: The Heart of the Home� will be on display from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays through Nov. 30 at the Boalsburg Heritage Museum, 304 E. Main St., Boalsburg. The exhibit features a recreated hearth of the 18th through early 19th centuries. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Call (814) 466-3035 or email info@boalsburg heritagemuseum.org. Exhibit — The HUB-Robeson Galleries at Penn State University Park will be hosting an exhibit of paintings by Joanne Landis through Dec. 5 in Art Alley, HUBRobeson Center, University Park. Call (814) 865-0775 or visit www.studentaffairs. psu.edu/hub/artgalleries. Exhibit — The Centre County Historical Society exhibit “A Common Canvas: Pennsylvania’s New Deal Post Office Murals,� will be on display through Dec. 22 at the Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College. Exhibit hours are 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Visit www.centrecountyhistory.org or call (814) 234-4779. 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 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Turkey Shoot — The Ferguson Township Lions Club will hold a turkey shoot at the club, State Route 45 West, Pine Grove Mills. Call (814) 238-6695 for more information. Children’s Art Class — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents “Muckn-Mess Preschool Art Class,� from 10-11 a.m., Thursdays from Sept. 19 through Oct. 17, at Tudek Memorial Park, 400 Herman Drive, State College. Registration is required. For fees and information, visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 231-3071. Masterclass — The Penn State School of Music presents a viola masterclass with guest artist Carlos Aleixo at 10 a.m. in 112

Music Building I, University Park. Call (814) 863-0255 or visit www.music.psu. edu. Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30-10:50 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 Science Program — Preschoolers ages 3-5 can work on sciencethemed activities with “Science Adventures: Chemical Frenzy� from 11-11:30 a.m. at Discovery Space, 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 1, State College. Activities are free with paid admission. Call (814) 2340200 or email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or visit www.mydiscoveryspace.org. Luncheon — A soup sale luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., Howard. Soup, rolls, beverage and pie will be served. Eatin or take-out will be available. Meals are $6. Proceeds from the September sale are designated to local missions in the area. Contact Patti Long at (814) 625-2182 or Helen Meyer at (814) 625-2722. Knitting Program — Bring your projects to the Centre County Library’s “Hooks and Needles� program and share ideas and tips with others who knit, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centre countylibrary.org. Story Time — Stories and crafts for preschoolers will be held from 2-3 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The theme is “Fall into Books.� Story time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Children’s Activities — “It’s Elementary,� activities and presentations designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, will be held from 6-7 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The theme is “Blockheads! Enjoy Loads of Legos.� Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Meeting — State College Toastmasters Club 1219 will meet at 6 p.m. at South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Visit http://statecollegetoastmasters.toast mastersclubs.org/. Teen Craft Night — A teen craft night featuring “Old Book Upcycling� will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Learn how to turn old books into a working clock or secret treasure box. All materials provided by the library. Call (814) 364-2580 to register or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Seminar — The family medicine seminar “Best Practices in the Management of Type 2 DM, Including Insulin Therapy� will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium, Entrance D, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. A buffet dinner will be served at 6 p.m. for a nominal fee. Advance registration is required. Contact Jessica Bird at jbird@mountnittany.org or call (814) 234-6738. Class — The HEIR & Parents Hospital

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Presentation — “Coupon Queen� Cathie Tejeda will offer tips and tricks about how to save money and time with coupons from 10 a.m. to noon at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 to reserve your spot. Class — Centre Region Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Schlow Centre Region Library, presents “Gadgets for Grown-ups Series: Nooks and Kindles� at 10 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 South Fraser St., State College. Registration is required. For fees and information visit www.crpr.org or call (814) 2313076. 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. Film — “Star Trek Into Darkness� will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www. statetheatre.org. Performance — Sarah Hanchar will perform the original musical comedy cabaret “Happy Pink Girl Sings!� at 8 p.m. in The Attic, The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the theatre box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www. statetheatre.org. Walk — Centre Region Parks and Recreation will hold a “Harvest Moon Walk� from 8-9 p.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. Advanced registration is required by visiting www.crpr.org or calling (814) 2313071.

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hood education. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Meeting — Centre Crest Auxiliary will meet at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Centre Crest, 502 E. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call Janie at (814) 355-4506 or Marianne at (814) 355-6777. Dancing Class — A modern square and round dancing class will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Radio Park Elementary School, 800 W. Cherry Lane, State College. Beginning students accepted. Register and pay at the dance. Singles and couples welcome. No experience necessary. Call Carter or Ruby Ackerman at (814) 238-8949. Singing Event — The Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages who like to sing to join them for a special guest night program at 7:15 p.m. at the South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Refreshments will be served. Visit www.nittanyknights.org or call (814) 355-3557. Film — “The Girls in the Band” will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org.

or (814) 571-3446. Fundraiser — WOTM Vendor/Craft Show Fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bellefonte Moose, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. The event will benefit the American Cancer Society “Quarters For a Cure” and the Women of the Moose. Call Pam Markel at (814) 571-2945 or email prism8401@aol.com. Family Program — A self-guided study of science concepts for the entire family to explore will held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Games — Hone your strategy for the ancient game of Go from 1:30-5 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 237-6236. Recital — The Penn State School of Music will presents faculty artist Rob Nairn on bass at 2 p.m. in Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. Call (814) 863-0255 or visit www.music.psu. edu. Dinner — A spaghetti dinner will be held from 4-7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 W. Lamb St., Bellefonte. Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverages will be served. Eat-in or take-out will be available. Meals cost $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. Call (814) 3550497. Film — “Star Trek Into Darkness” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www. statetheatre.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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 9:30-11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Howard United Methodist Church, West Main Street, Howard. Preschool Story Time — Children ages 3 and younger and an adult can participate in a musical rhyming adventure during “Mother Goose on the Loose,” from 10:3011:30 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Story time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 3421987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Story Time — Stories and crafts for children ages 3-6 will be offered from 1:30-2 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The theme is “Autumn Colors.” Story time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Farmers Market — The Boalsburg Farmers Market will be held from 2-6 p.m. the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. Book Group — The Afternoon Book Discussion will read “Test of Wills” by Charles Todd and meet at 2:30 p.m. in the Sun Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Call (814) 237-6236. Yoga Class — A gentle yoga class will be held from 5-6 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is designed to have all flows on the floor. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 6252852 or email kathieb1@comcast.net. Yoga Class — A basics level yoga class

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Recital — The Penn State School of Music presents faculty artist Tim Hurtz on oboe at 3 p.m. in Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. Call (814) 8630255 or visit www.music.psu.edu. Film — A documentary film, “Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie,” will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 2720606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Fall Festival — Watermarke Fall Fest will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Talleyrand Park, 222 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-2884 or email info@watermarke church.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23

Mission Central HUB — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 9-11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Toddler Story Time — Books, music and literacy enriching activities designed for toddlers will be held from at 10:3011:30 a.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The theme is “Autumn Colors.” Story time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Story Time — Picture book stories, puppet play and crafts for children will be available from 10:30-11 a.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. The theme is “Fabulous Foliage!” Story time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early child-

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will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 144 W. Main St., Howard. The class is intended for those who may have had some prior yoga experience. Gain flexibility and strength and leave feeling calm, open and rejuvenated. Call Kathie at (814) 625-2852 or email kathieb1@ comcast.net. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Residence, 301 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Model Railroad Club — Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. at Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, Room No. 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 4227667. Presentation — Grab a beer and chat about science in a relaxed atmosphere at the “Lunar Lion Science Pub,” 7 p.m. in The Attic, The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.state theatre.org. Film — “The Girls in the Band” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www. statetheatre.org. Performance — Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State presents Anda Union, a ten-member band from Inner Mongolia, at 7:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park.. The group will perform “The Wind Horse,” featuring instrumental and vocal music plus film clips depicting various aspects of life in its home autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.cpa.psu.edu/tickets; by phone at (814) 863-0255 or (800) ARTSTIX; or at Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center and Bryce Jordan Center.

ness Association will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Patton Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Reservations are required. Email panko wealthmanagement@gmail.com or call (814) 237-2822. Mission Central HUB — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB will be open from 1-3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Children’s Science Program — Preschoolers ages 3-5 can work on sciencethemed activities with “Science Adventures: Chemical Frenzy” from 2-2:30 p.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. Lego Club — Be creative with Lego blocks from 3-3:30 p.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Zumba — New Hope United Methodist Church will sponsor a free Zumba class at 6 p.m. at Marion Walker Elementary School, 100 School Drive, Bellefonte. Call Amanda at (814) 321-4528. Film — “The Girls in the Band” will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Call the box office at (814) 272-0606 or visit www.statetheatre.org. Film — The Penn State French and Francophone Studies Film Series will show “Le Bonheur D’Elza” (“Elza”) by Mariette Monpierre at 7 p.m. in 113 Carnegie Building, University Park. All films are subtitled in English. The series is sponsored by the French and Francophone Studies Department, the College of the Liberal Arts, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities, the Women’s Studies Department, the Jewish Studies Program and the Alliance Française de State College et de University Park. Visit www.french.psu.edu or call (814) 865-1492.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Infant Story Time — “Book Babies,” featuring ooks, music and language building activities designed to stimulate a child’s brain growth, will be presented from 9:3010:30 a.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Story time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Story Time — Stories and crafts for children ages 3-6 will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The theme is “Autumn Colors.” Story time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Story Time — Stories and crafts for preschoolers will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The theme is “Milestones.” Story time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Line Dancing — Centre Region Parks and Recreation presents line dancing at 10:50 a.m. at the Centre Region Senior Center, 131 S. Fraser St., No. 1, State College. No experience necessary or partners needed. Call (814) 231-3076. Meeting – The Patton Township Busi-

Shopping Trip — The Cheerful Workers class of the Faith Chapel United Methodist Church is sponsoring a shopping trip Cabela’s in Hamburg and the VF Outlet Center in Reading. The bus will depart at 7 a.m. from Howard Elementary School, 255 School St., Howard. The bus is scheduled to return to Howard between 10-10:30 p.m. To make a reservation, call Sue at (814) 625-2132 or Linda at (570) 962-3388. Reservations are due by Thursday, Sept. 26. Men are welcome to attend. Turkey Shoot — The Ferguson Township Lions Club will hold a turkey shoot at the club, State Route 45 West, Pine Grove Mills. Call (814) 238-6695 for more information. Seminar — Penn State Small Business Development Center presents “The Second Step of Starting a Business” from 9 a.m. to noon at 200 Tech Center, Room 243, University Park. For registration information visit www.sbdc.psu.edu/calendar. htm or email Laurie A. Linton at lxl182@ psu.edu Preschool Story Time — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday story time from 10:30-10:50 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. — 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.nittanybaptist.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) 2375220 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 meets the first Friday of every month at 1 p.m. and second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn at Brookline, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College. Call or email Anne at (814) 234-3141 / teadmin@brooklinevillage.com or Janie at (814) 235-2000 / iwpcommrel@brooklinevillage.com for more information. AWANA Club meets at 6 p.m. every Sunday at the First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Activities and Bible lessons will be held for children ages 3 through sixth grade. Materials provided. Call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbc bellefonte. org. Bald Eagle Grange No. 151 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Grange Hall in Runville. Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Monday at the Milesburg Borough Building, 416 Front St., Milesburg. Visit 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, state 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, State Route 150, I-80 exit 158, Milesburg. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at the Bellefonte Moose, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Sue (814) 625-2132 or bea.1964@ yahoo.com. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1965 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the last Friday of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call Bob (814) 383-2151. Bellefonte High School Class of 1956 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Call Kay at (814) 359-2738. Bellefonte High School Class 1967 meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Sunset West, 521 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The location is subject to change. Call Vic (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 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, Train Station, Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1053 or www.bellefontetrain.org. Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Moose Club, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Richard King, (814) 355-9606 or email kings430elinn@yahoo.com. Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Fridays, Diamond Deli, 103 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call Mary Jane Fisher (814) 355-5905. Bellefonte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1600 meets 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month, 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, 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, RT, respiratory manager at (814) 359-3421. Better Breathers are affiliated with the American Lung Association. Business Networking International meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays, Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College. Members share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Fee is $10 for room and breakfast. Call Kelly Swisher (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, CRRN, 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 (814) 231-7005. Catholic Daughters of the Americas social begins at 6:30

p.m. and meets at 7 p.m. 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 life style from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883-0957 or visit www.meetup.com/central-pa-holisticwellnessgroup. The Centre County Down Syndrome Society meets from 7-9 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the offices at 111 Sowers St., Suite 504 in State College. Email ccdssociety@ gmail.com or visit www.centrecountydownsyndrome.org. Centre County Greens meets at 7:15 p.m. the first Monday of every month at Webster’s Bookstore & Café, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College. Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at RE/MAX Centre Realty, 1375 Martin St., State College. Call (814) 280-5839 or email len@decarmine.com. Visit www.centrecountyreiclub.org. Centre Hall Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month and at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, Centre Hall Lions Club Building, 153 E. Church St., Centre Hall. Centre Line Riders — ABATE of Pennsylvania, Chapter 18 meet 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 the web site at www.centrepieces guild.org or call (814) 237-6009. Centre Region Model Investment Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month, Mazza Room, South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or email cr20mic@aol.com. 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 non-profit 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 at 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, DO, CNSP. Call (717) 242-7099 or visit www.my familyhealthassociates.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. Call Alice McGregor (814) 692-7396, almcgregor@ comcast.net or Susan Kennedy (814) 692-5556, susank81@ 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, Foxdale, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Learn the latest technology available for hearing loss. Heart Failure Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call Traci Curtorillo, CRRN, nurse manager at (814) 359-3421. I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month, I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Junior Rockhounds meets at 5 p.m. the third Wednesdays of each month, Room 121, Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit www. nittanymineral.org. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Bull Pen Restaurant, Washington Avenue at First Street, Tyrone. Call George at (814) 238-1668. Ladies Grief Support Group meets at 2 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday at Living Faith Church, 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg. Call Hazel at (814) 387-4952. Marion Grange 223 meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Jacksonville Grange Hall. For more information, call Brenda at (814) 383-2796. The Milesburg Lions Club meets 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday every month, 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 meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at The State College Evangelical Free Church, 1243 Blue Course Drive, State College. Childcare is provided for each monthly meeting. Visit www.statecollegemops. com. The 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, PTA 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 will resume in September. Call Dave (814) 238-1983. The Neuropathy Support Group of Central Pennsylvania will meet at 2 p.m. the fourth Sunday at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, Conference Room 3, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call David Brown at (814) 531-1024. Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday, South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. Visit www.nittanyknights.org or call Bill (814) 355-3557. Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. Tues-

days at Old Gregg School, room 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667. Nittany Mineral Society will hold a social at 6:30 p.m. and meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Room 116 Auditorium of the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit www.nittanymineral.org. Nittany Valley Woodturners meet from 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday, the woodworking shop, State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. Email reg@marketvaluesolutions.com or www.visit nittanynalleywoodturners.org. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets for an earlyrisers 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. 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, 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 Wednesday of themonth at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883-0957, email beth@inspiredholisticwellness.com or visit www.inspiredholisticwellness.com. RSVP is appreciated. The Romans 12:2 Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at 204 W. High St., Bellefonte. The group is an addictions breakaway program sponsored by Lifegate Baptist Church, and is open to all who are suffering from any form of addiction as well as to family members that may be affected by the addict’s behavior. Call (814) 353-1942. Sacred Harp Singing meets from 7-8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays 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. on the first and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Moshannon Community Center, State Rte. 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 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 Thursdays of the month at Damon’s, 1031 E. College Ave., State College. State College Rotary Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, 200 W. Park Ave., University Park. State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 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 the website at www.statecollege weaversguild.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) 2375220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit www.ccwrc.org. Stroke Support Group meets at 4 p.m. 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, M.A., CCC-SLP-L, speech therapy manager, or Linda Meyer, M.S., CCC-SLP-L, speech-language pathologist, at (814) 3593421. 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. TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday in various locations. Call Helen Evans, chair, (814) 237-8932. Trout Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization, meets at 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday, Comfort Suites Hotel, 132 Village Drive, State College. Walker Grange #2007 will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Walker Township Building, 816 Nittany Valley Drive, Bellefonte. Weight Loss Challenge will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Park Forest Baptist Church, 3030 Carnegie Drive, State College. The class will also meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Faith Baptist Church, 647 Valley Vista Drive, State College. Membership fee is $35. Call Darlene Foster at (814) 238-8739 or email at rdf55@ verizon.net. WiNGs, the Women’s Network Group for women entrepreneurs, will have a social from 8-8:30 a.m. and meet from 8:3010:30 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, Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College. Visit us on the web www.womenswelcomeclub.org or email wwcmembership@ gmail.com. Young at Hearts Club meets for Red Pin bowling at 1 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Millheim Lanes, Main Street, Millheim. A yearly $5 donation is requested to join the club. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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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.

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and the Super Bowl makes for a never ending marketing season. n Message discipline — The NFL is committed to a united messaging front. From the United Way partnership, the NFL Network and ESPN, to current and former players, owners and coaches, message discipline is consistently strong. When the league makes a decision, they announce it, live with it and move onto the next one. n The art and science of marketing — The NFL understands marketing is both

ey to Deborah L. Diercks, 134 Cambridge Lane, Bellefonte, $165,000. Trabuild LLC to Kimberly A Traxler and Donald M. Reed, 1322 Pine Circle, Bellefonte, $264,900.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP

DCH I Real Estate Holdings LLC to Store Master Funding IV LLC, 606 Old Curtin Road, Milesburg, $10.

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP

Belinda K. Mellott and Kay Mellott to Belinda K. Mellott and Franklin David Mellott, Viehdorfer Road and 200 Reservoir Lane, Pine Glen, $1.

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Deed Transfers, from page 37 109 Hubler Road, State College, $430,000. Barbara Kepinska-Kozaczek and Mieczyslaw K. Kajak to Guggenberger-Whiteman Family Trust, Patrik Guggenberger trust and Orit Whiteman trust, 917 Walnut Spring Lane, State College, $693,000. S & A Homes Inc. to Michael F. D’Angelo and Lorraine M. D’Angelo, 119 Florence Way, State College, $360,035. Jeremy J. Stocker, Jessica L. Stocker and Jessica L. Jurgens to Eric B. Hary and Christine M. Hart, 1436 Houserville Road, State College, $217,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP

Christine Beechan to Nicholad K. Meyer and Carmen Meyer, 376 Farmstead Lane, State College, $339,500. Daryl K. Heasley and Deborah Bray Preston to Kevin P. McCarthy and Kimberly McCarthy, 3296 Shellers Bend Unit 144, State College, $377,000. Marilyn R. Morehouse to George Albert Keller and Diane Joy Keller, 2465 Circleville Road, No. 124, Forest Village, $247,500. S & A Homes Inc. to Jeffrey M. Love and Rachel F. Love, 2337 Prairie Rose Lane, State College, $381,115. S & A Homes Inc. to George J. Lower and Christine Lower, 1947 Autumnwood Drive, State College, $418,008. Thistlewood Associates to Douglas Glen Parrillo and Alicia A. Drias-Parrillo, 210 Meadowview Drive, State College, $93,000.

GREGG TOWNSHIP

Edith Kampen to Loren R. Kampen, Brenda J. Kampen, Anthony k. Kampen and Kimberly A. Kampen, Brush Mountain Road, Spring Mills, $1.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Boalsburg Fire Company Inc. and Harris Township to Harris Township and Boalsburg Fire Company Inc., $0.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP

Belvia Jane Walk to Belvia Jane Walk, 205 Walk Lane, Julian, $1.

Ronald R. Hoke and Brenda M. Hoke to Mark E. Rider and Dee A. Riderm 204 Big Run Road, Howard, $87,850.

MARION TOWNSHIP

Valerie E. Barnes and William B. Hale to Courtney Kessling and David R. Kessling, 240 Terra Vista St., Howard, $227,000.

MILES TOWNSHIP

Bernard L. Dickman by attorney and Alda L. Dickman by attorney to Delmont L. Billotte and Dawn L. Billotte, 117 Rockville Road, Rebersburg, $132,500. Curtis M. Hugo and Debra A. Hugo to Andrew J. Lowery and Heather C. Lowery, 868 Stover Gap Road, Rebersburg, $68,000. Donna L. Wittmer estate, Jodi L. Gates co-executor and Douglas P. Gill co-executor to Jodi L. Gates and Douglas P. Gill, Brush Valley Road, Rebersburg, $1.

MILLHEIM TOWNSHIP

Donald L. Greenland to Erica L. Kotula, 167 Penn St., Millheim, $125,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP

John P. Conti and Debra D. Conti to Michael D. Wolk and Mary N. Wolk, 152 Tradition Drive, State College, $315,250. Peter D. Delricco and Helen A. Delricco to Jason K. Woolcott and Patricia L. Woolcott, 600 Windfield Court, Patton, $450,000. Joping Hsu and James Chyi Mao to Joping Hsu, 757 Galen Drive, State College, $1. Mark Levi by prothonotary and Olga Levi by prothonotary to Marion E. Barger, Buffalo Run Road, Port Matilda, $1. Peter T. Luckie to Clifton Vikara and Emily Vikara, 246 Wooded Way, State College, $272,000. Pinnacle Development LLC, Pinnacle Development 2 LLC and Pinnacle Development 2/Gregory LLC I to S & A Homes Inc., 212 Old Gatesburg Road, Suite 200, State College, $65,000. S & A Homes Inc. to William W. Newton and Marcia L.

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PENN TOWNSHIP

Troy S. Dinges and Lori S. Dinges to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, $0. Lois A. Eversole to Donald E. Jones and Debra A. Jones, 204 Poe Valley Road, Spring Mills, $1.

PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH

Leroy H. Cowfer and Rosalea M. Cowfer to Adam M. Gable and Jaime L. Hall, 702 Scott St., Philipsburg, $0. Stewart M. Dunsmore, Stewart C. Dunsmore, Gary Michael Potter and Marlene Potter to Dean T. Spanos and John T. Spanos, 204 N. Second St., Philipsburg, $15,000. Stewardship Fund No. 3 LP to Lakeside Portfolio Management LLC, 116 N. Eighth St., Philipsburg, $382.41.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

Molly K. Linthr Phillips and William J. Phillips Sr. to Elizabeth E. Ebeling and Robin L. McClenahan, 236 Bible Road, Spring Mills, $1. Paul S. Spock Jr. and Lisa M. Spock to Tyler C. Myers and Kayla N. Hosterman, 114 Bradley Road, Centre Hall, $203,000.

RUSH TOWNSHIP

Joseph M. Rusnak and Christine A Rusnak to Mark A. Rusnak, Black Moshannon Road, Philipsburg, $1.

SPRING TOWNSHIP

CDG Land Acquisition LP to Burnham Farms Development LP, 156 Jonathan Lane, Bellefonte, $211,500. Merrill L. Hall and Janet L. Hall to Timothy M. Hall and Marcia R. Hall, 653 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte, $1. Maranatha Assembly of God to New Hope United Methodist Church, 1089 E. College Ave., State College, $499,000. Robert E. Sweitzer and Gale G. Portwine to Patrick J. Garrity, Jody L. Garrity and Nichole R. Weitzel, 219 Yorkshire Lane, Bellefonte, $392, 500.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH

Cynthia L. Caporuscio to Douglas Schunk and Renaw Schunk, 958 Sparks St., State College, $223,000. Eugene Y. Erin, Nina S. Erin to Eugene Y. Erin and Nina S. Erin, 232 S. Coral St., State College, $1. Kathryn W. Gesell Living Trust, Stanley Gesell G & T, Thomas E. Gesell Trust and Craig E. Gesell Trust to Ryan E. Engle and Ting-Hsuan Wu, 324 E. McCormick Ave., State College, $257,025. Shaoyi He to Yeqing Chen, 616 E. College Ave., State College, $1. On-Cho Ng to On-Cho Ng and Elizabeth K. Osborne, 513 E. McCormick Ave., State College, $1. Joseph F. Nicastro and Marie S. Nicastro to Emily B. Rogacs, 924 Hart Circle, State College, $219,000. Nebil Orkan and Ulku Orkan to Bret K. Buterbaugh and Marie M. Buterbaugh, 616 E. College Ave., State College, $272,500. Ella L. Ostendorf to Elisabeth A. Dripps, 830 Wintergreen Circle, State College, $1. Roger P. and Gloria J. Snow Trust, Dean R. Snow cotrustee, Mary S. Snow co-trustee, Mary Suzanne Keitel Snow co-trustee and Deborah J. Gustafson co-trustee to A. Marsha Garmin, 734 S. Pugh St., State College, $235,000.

TAYLOR TOWNSHIP

Frederick M. Kaspick to Frederick M. and Nancy Hughes Kaspick Trust, Stahl Road, Harleysville, $1.

WALKER TOWNSHIP

Dana Ann Albright, Christopher Albright, Amy Louise Campanini, Paul Anthony Campanini, Christopher David Campanini and Tracey Campanini to Paul F. Campanini and Dianne Campanini, 852 Two Mile Road, Howard, $1. May D. Judy to Richard G. Carra Jr. and Kathy Jo Carra, 123 Westside Drive, Bellefonte, $174,000. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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FREE U-Pick! Pears, Ap- 2 bdr, water & sewer inples, Grapes and Hops at cluded, no pets, Penn St. 877 Seibert Rd. Belle- Millheim (814) 349-8103 fonte, PA

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REAL ESTATE PACKAGE BOWLING ball bag and shoes $15 CALL (814) 237-2330

4 Weeks 8 Lines + Photo

COMIC BOOK SALE $10 We have a ton of great comics for sale with a wide variety to choose from. Batman, Superman, X-Men, you name it. Great prices too.

OVER 37 MILLION JOB SEEKERS!

CEMETERY LOTS: 2 in the Centre Memorial Park, near the Musical Towers in Section E. Cost if you purchase from the Park $4,100. Asking $3,000 (814) 723-8995

for hire. Duo or trio combinations of flute, violin, oboe, cello, and piano perform for weddings and receptions. Experienced musicians with extensive repertoire create an elegant for special events with live music. 814-237-0979

CALL NOW Matthew R. Walk (814)937-3206

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FOR FOOD?

MULTI-CONCEPT RESTAURANT COMPANY IN STATE COLLEGE

NOW HIRING

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PT CNAs/Nursing Assistants Second and third shifts available Increased starting rates in September. Apply in person at 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College or send your résumé to jobs@brooklinevillage.com NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. - Criminal Background Check - EOE

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MULTI-CONCEPT RESTAURANT COMPANY IN STATE COLLEGE

NOW HIRING ENERGETIC LEADERS

•RESTAURANT MANAGERS & ASSISTANT MANAGERS •BAR MANAGERS •CHEFS •KITCHEN MANAGERS Full salary and benefit packages 45-50hrs work weeks On-line application, job info & more at: Dantesinc.com/culture/employment

2005 Jaguar X-Type AWD

#8315A, 3.0L V6, Auto, Leather, Moonroof, Clean Local Trade, 94k

7,995

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by YOU, the customer. Host a party to enjoy a night with the ladies and create a bag that screams YOU! Over 80 fabric options to choose from! www.madison handbags.net/scrater

FERTILIZER SPREADER COUNTRY 5 min.Motors from J-Maggi Scotts, $8 (814) 574-6387 town. This 3 bdrn home State College sits on 814-237-8895 1/2 acre with open living room, dinRED oak boards. Rough ing room, and kitchen. cut clear. 3 pieces, Three car garage. 1x17x75. 3 pieces, Bellefonte area. Asking 1x15x45. 12 smaller $250,000 firm. pieces. $100 for all. (814) Ph. 814.222.3331. 359-2596

2006 Honda Pilot EX-L

3rd Row Seating, Leather, Moonroof

14,500

$ 05 HONDA ODYSSEY EX: 128,000 miles, leather interior, asking $9,000 Call (814) 308-4707

Extreme Custom Cycles Pleasant Gap

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• LINE COOKS • PIZZA MAKERS • MANAGERS The Terrace at Brookline

signed to meet your needs, your ideas, the look wanted.. match your home or complete your landscape. Can also provide site preparation and landscaping. Also building chicken coops! CALL (814) 441-3664

COLEMAN GRILL: burner, folding legs. Includes cover & additional griddle. Like New. $120 Call (814) 466-7168

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GARDEN WALKS Go to www.MyJobConneXion.com SHEDS Madison Handbags are FIREWOOD & Great quality, design stylish, unique, classic or call 814-238-5051. LAWN CARE and value — custom debags that are designed Seasoned, Barkless, Oak Firewood. Cut to your length, split, & delivered. We sell our firewood year round. Dont hesitate to call.

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MEDICAL BILLING & COLLECTIONS Our growth into the Bellefonte area has created the need for the following career opportunity: Billing & Cash Collections – Fulltime position with experience in medical billing and responsible for patient counseling, insurance verification, billing and collection. Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or equivalent and a willingness to actively pursue payment from patients and third party payers. Prior experience in the healthcare industry is preferred with 1-3 years medical billing experience. This position requires working a flexible schedule including evenings, and participation in the company’s Saturday/holiday rotations. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit program to those who share our high organizational values. Interested applicants may submit their resume and salary history to: Hiringdept13@gmail.com Fax: 814-941-2563 Equal Opportunity Employer

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You’ll Love? Now hiring in our State College location! Apply today for full-time restaurant opportunities and part-time opportunities in various departments throughout the store.

Why our people choose us • Our family reputation for excellence • Competitive pay • Career development and growth opportunities • Fast-paced, fun environment • Flexibility in scheduling • Comprehensive benefits* *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied

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