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March 14-20, 2013

Volume 5, Issue 11

PAWS adds new position to help guide pet initiative

New approach helps ease MRI anxiety By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

PORT MATILDA — With the addition of a new audio-video entertainment system at GeisingerGray’s Woods, patients undergoing MRI scans may feel greater ease, resulting in more accurate exams. Cinemavision, which was installed at the Gray’s Woods location about a month ago, allows patients to view DVD videos and live broadcast television, or listen to music, during a magnetic resonance imaging test. On average, depending on the complexity of the scan, MRI tests can take anywhere from 45 minutes to three hours. The technology has been proven to soothe anxious patients and minimize interruptions caused by claustrophobic patients, ultimately resulting in faster, more accurate exams with fewer re-scans, according to a press release by Geisinger. Judy Robinson, radiology team leader at

MRI, Page 6

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POTATO TIME: Mona Adams and Charles Antle peel potatoes at the State College Meals on Wheels, located in Grace Lutheran Church on South Garner Street. Adams and Antle volunteer every Friday at Meals on Wheels.

Meals effort delivers food to the hungry By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

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NEW OUTLOOK: Katie Maddalena, MRI technologist at Geisinger-Gray’s Woods, displays the goggles that are used as part of Cinemavision.

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STATE COLLEGE — On a cold and windy Friday morning in March, hot meals are being prepared in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church. A local service that has been operating for nearly 42 years, the State College Meals on Wheels provides food to more than 140 residents across 150 square miles. In production Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, Meals on Wheels has been functioning out of the South Garner Street church since 1971, said executive director Anna Carol Buffington. Although the organization employs only three people, there are about 200 volunteers on the roster, she said. On any one of these days, about five to 10 volunteers can be seen at the church, assisting in preparation, packing and other tasks. “Each day takes 16 drivers, one volunteer coordinator and about six kitchen workers,” she said.

Hot and cold meals, plus a beverage, are delivered to qualified State College residents. About 80 percent of these are senior citizens, Buffington said, while the rest are younger people with certain limitations or disabilities. The oldest client currently is 102, she said, and the youngest 14. Meal preparation begins around 8 a.m., with drivers ready to head out for delivery around 11 a.m. “Over the course of the year we do approximately 45,000 meals,” Buffington said. The menus are planned and written by Buffington, who is a registered licensed dietician. Each meal follows federal guidelines for seniors, she said. Mona Adams and Charles Antle, both of State College, said they volunteer every Friday at Meals on Wheels. Their main task, they said, is peeling potatoes. Each Friday they peel two five-gallon buckets of potatoes.

Meals, Page 6

STATE COLLEGE — Looking to find permanent homes for even more abandoned cats and dogs, Centre County PAWS has made several changes recently to advance the adoption process, including hiring a director of development position for the organization and making website changes. Centre County PAWS was founded in 1980 and is committed to finding permanent homes for abandoned cats and dogs, according to organization officials. PAWS also works to educate community members about responsible pet ownership, which includes getting your cat or dog spayed and neutered to help end pet overpopulation. PAWS finds homes for more than 500 cats and dogs each year, and also takes in animals from other local rescue organizations if space is available. “Obviously our first and foremost goal is to have all these animals have forever homes,” said Christine Faust, director of development at PAWS. “But in the meantime they’re getting amazing care here with lots of love, food, treats and walks.” Faust said she began work with PAWS about

PAWS, Page 6

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DOG’S LIFE: Patrick, a 6-year-old beagle, is just one of several dogs awaiting adoption at PAWS, which is located in State College.

Investigators break up major heroin ring in county By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

PATTON TOWNSHIP — Nine people were charged in connection with a half-million dollar heroin and cocaine drug operation that eminated from Centre County and the surrounding area. State narcotics agents and local police announced the bust at a news conference on March 8. According to the state attorney general’s office, those involved brought drugs into Centre, Clinton and Lycoming Counties from the Harrisburg and New York areas. The investigation was known as “Operation Fire’s Out.” “This is just another example that most of the major drug dealers in Centre County, investigators, have learned over the years, are not home-grown,” said senior deputy attorney general Patrick Opinion .............................. 7 Health & Wellness ............. 8

Leonard. “They are here from New York City, Philadelphia. For example, the main target here was being driven to New York to get the heroin.” Over the course of the investigation, police seized 13 guns from the Pleasant Gap home of Elijah “Max” Moorer. Of those 13 guns, three were sawed-off shotguns. “There were 13 firearms recovered from Moorer’s residence. That’s a big deal because he didn’t own any of them,” said Tony Sassano of the attorney general’s office. “It should be noted that three of these weapons were sawed-off shotguns. As you know, it’s illegal to alter a shotgun like that.” In addition to Moorer, there were eight others charged in the bust. Several were from State College, including: Robert Albro Jr.,

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DRUG BUST: Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller listens as Senior Deputy Attorney General Patrick Leonard speaks at a news conference on March 8 in Patton Township.

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Robert Seaman Aft g g 2011 with a BS in mathematics, Robert was unable to find employment and enrolled in the Adult 900-hour Structural Welding program at the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology(CPI.) He graduated in 2012 after successfully completing the American Welding Society certification at CPI’s AWS Accredited Testing Facility and winning first place in the SkillsUSA District Welding competition for adults. Robert was recently hired as a Maintenance Technician by Graymont in Pleasant Gap. In his new position, Robert will be combining the skills that he learned at CPI with his academic background to successfully meet the job requirements of his employer.

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Front and Centre ADDING IT UP: Bellefonte Area Middle School recently played host to “Math Night,� where families had an opportunity to brush up on their skills in a fun way. Page 9 IN SYNC: The 19th annual Lip Sync Concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at Bellefonte Elementary School, will benefit the FaithCentre Food Bank. Page 10

GOLDEN BOY: Bald Eagle Area’s Jake Taylor returned from Hershey after winning gold in the 182-pound weight class in the PIAA Championships. Page 21 GOING GREEN: The State Theatre will be the site of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Sunday. An Irish Music and Arts Celebration will feature the band Callanish. Page 25

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

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MARCH 14-20, 2013 Drug bust, from page 1 48; Valerie Albro, 44; Timothy Wilson, 43; Colleen Berrigan, 40; and Nicholas Girton, 28. Police also charged 46-year-old Kendra Spring of Pleasant Gap. Amanda Horner, 29, is in custody in Harrisburg. Nicole Malloy, 21, of New York City has been charged in the case but is not in police custody. According to Sassano, the cases will be prosecuted in Centre County. The investigation began in March of last year. Since that time, police made 16 controlled buys from Wilson and Moorer. Wire taps were also used to help identify additional suspects. In Novemeber, authorities obtained search warrants at the homes of Moorer, Wilson, Albros and Horner. Authorities seized heroin, cocaine, cash and firearms. Police were not certain if the firearms were going to be used to commit crimes or as a tool to obtain more drugs. “What I’ve found is that the weapons in Centre County, the

THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE weapons in Blair County, the weapons in central Pennsylvania end up going to the big city where they’re harder to find,” Sassano said. “The people in those cities have an appetite for weapons that they don’t have. The people here have an appetite for the drugs.” According to Leonard, the investigation was extremely thorough. “I just want to underscore what a great job the investigators in identifying these people who were coming here solely to set up shop and distributing heroin to people who otherwise might not be using it. I just want to congratulate them for their work,” he said. According to authorities, Moorer was receiving large quantities of heroin and cocaine from a source in New York City. Robert Albro, Jr. was acquiring coacaine from an unknown source in Harrisburg. Moorer and Albro were allegedly dealing to Wilson. “It was an aggressive and thorough investigation,” said Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller. “The key is it is proactive. If you want to see your standard of living drop in

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MARCH 14-20, 2013

Sandusky lawyer outlines basis for pair of conviction appeals By MARK SCOLFORO The Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky’s “major claims� as he appeals a child sexual abuse conviction include the many years that went by before accusers notified authorities, according to a pair of defense filings Monday. Attorney Norris Gelman listed the failure to report — specifically, the judge’s refusal to instruct jurors on the issue — as a critical element of Sandusky’s effort to overturn the 45count conviction. Gelman also argued that the defense lawyers lacked sufficient time to prepare for the three-week trial last summer. He revisited arguments previously rejected by the judge who presided over the trial, John Cleland. The new filings set the stage for formal appeals before Superior Court. Sandusky was convicted of molesting 10 boys over a period of several years in a case that brought down Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno and led to sanctions against Penn State’s storied football program. Sandusky, 69, is serving 30 to 60 years at a state prison. He acknowledges showering with boys insists he didn’t molest any of them. Penn State’s costs from the massive fallout from the scandal topped $41 million as of the end of December, the university posted Monday on a website. The latest disclosure offered more itemization for certain costs, including the $8.1 million bill for the internal investigation led by former FBI director Louis Freeh. Gelman, in the court filings, listed the reporting delays by the eight young men who testified against San-

dusky. He said only one of them reported allegations of abuse promptly, while the others waited between four and 14 years. “Reversible error was committed when the trial court refused the defense request to give jury instructions on the failure of the alleged victims to make a prompt complaint to authorities based on its view of ‘the research’ which led the court to believe that in the area of child sexual abuse such an instruction was not ‘an accurate indicia of honesty and may be misleading,’� Gelman wrote. The state attorney general’s office, which prosecuted Sandusky, offered no immediate AP photo comment on the NORRIS GELMAN Sandusky filings, one made to the trial judge and the other to Superior Court. Attorney Jeff Anderson, who represents two people with claims related to Sandusky, said the prompt complaint issue was unlikely to result in a new trial. “I think it’s a shallow and predictably made legal argument that has to be made, but it will effectively go nowhere,� said Anderson, whose clients are not among the eight who testified at trial. Gelman also said the trial judge should have given Sandusky’s attorneys more time to prepare for trial. “No attorney should be forced to defend without basic preparation and time to integrate discovery material into a defense,� Gelman wrote. Other grounds include a prosecu-

tor’s reference during closing argument to Sandusky giving a television interview shortly after he was arrested. Gelman said in an interview on Monday that the message to jurors was that Sandusky had spoken about the allegations on TV but not in court. “That’s a body blow,� Gelman said. “You just don’t do that.� His new filings also argued the trial judge erred by allowing hearsay testimony about a shower attack witnessed by a Penn State janitor. He said Monday that the next step is for the judge to either stand by his previous ruling or issue a supplemental ruling. After that, he said, Sandusky will file his appeal to Superior Court. Also, Monday, Penn State released a copy of an engagement letter with Freeh that outlined the scope and terms of his responsibilities. It was signed on Dec. 2, 2011, by Freeh, then-board chair Steve Garban and trustee Kenneth Frazier, who headed the trustees committee to which Freeh reported. Some critics of the way school leadership have handled the scandal had asked for the release of the letter. Freeh concluded that Paterno and three Penn State administrators acted to conceal allegations against Sandusky to protect the university’s image. The administrators have vehemently denied the findings, as has the family of Paterno, who died in January 2012. Last month, a critique commissioned by Paterno’s family called Freeh’s findings inaccurate and unfounded. Associated Press writer Genaro C. Armas in State College contributed to this report.

Penn State, Second Mile defend motion to delay By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — The ongoing legal battle over the status of a civil suit filed by a victim of Jerry Sandusky continued Tuesday when attorneys for the defendants argued the case must be delayed because the three central witnesses will “undoubtedly� refuse to testify. Penn State and The Second Mile attorneys filed a reply in support of their motion to stay the case after the lawyer for the plaintiff, Victim 6, asked the court to dismiss the request. The defendants said the Freeh report cannot be used as a substitute for testimony, no matter how many times Victim 6 refers to it in his complaint. Former Penn State President Graham Spanier, former athletic director Tim Curley and former vice president Gary Schultz are each facing perjury, endangering the welfare of children, failure to report, criminal conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges in connection to their alleged involvement in the concealment of Sandusky’s sex crimes. Their trial is expected to begin in 2014 and attorneys for Penn State and The Second Mile called them “the crux� of the allegations made by Victim 6 that the university did nothing to halt Sandusky. The plaintiff, “John Doe 6,� was known as Victim 6 during Sandusky’s June trial. He testified that he was abused in the shower after a workout in the Lasch Football Building locker room in 1998. In the complaint filed Tuesday, counsel for the university and The Second Mile, the charity founded by Sandusky, argue that in every other civil suit filed by a victim, a judge has granted requests to delay the case until the legal proceedings of Spanier, Curley and Schultz have finished. “There can be little doubt� Spanier Curley and Schultz will choose not to testify, given their fifth amendment right and as it is in their best interest with their own criminal proceedings forthcoming, the attorneys wrote. “The university will not be able to effectively defend itself when such key witnesses are unavailable,� the defendant’s attorneys wrote. The Second Mile, the charity founded by Sandusky, is holding off transferring nearly $2 million in assets to a Houston-based charity until all legal proceedings are finished.

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Community leader Mazza dies at 82 Serafino Paul Mazza, Jr. died suddenly on March 9 at The Hershey Medical Center with his loving family surrounding him. He was 82 years old. Paul Mazza is survived by his beloved wife Maralyn Davis Mazza, and five children: Laura Anne Mazza-Dixon, David Paul Mazza and his wife N. Taylor McCallMazza, Virginia Marie Mazza and her partner Theresa Vescio, Susan Margaret Van Etten and her husband Robert Van Etten, and Serafino Paul Mazza III and his wife Sue Ann Beninsky Mazza. He was predeceased by his oldest son, Thomas Anthony Mazza, who died on March 10, 2001. The 15 grandchildren who will remember his loving concern and passionate interest in their lives are Courtney Allyn Stachowski, Alyson Mansfield Mazza, Bethany Marie Dixon, Niven Paige McCallMazza, Alessandra Davis Stachowski, Danielle Witlin Mazza, Fallon Grace Mazza, Isabella Marie Stachowski, Lundun Davidson McCall-Mazza, Serafino Paul Mazza IV, Colten Van Etten, Joshua Martin Mazza, Tyler Van Etten, Serafina Hope Mazza and Madison Faith Mazza. Others in Paul Mazza’s immediate family include his beloved sister Rose Marie Stiffler , her husband Michael Stiffler, and her children Claudia Mitten Hon and Eleanor Sapiro Mitten. Paul and Maralyn’s extended family includes his late brother-in-law Donald W. Davis, his wife Virginia Davis and their children Randall Davis, Deborah Kvam, Donald Davis III, Palmer Davis, Jennifer Heard and Ruthie Davis. Born on Nov. 7, 1930, in Cresson, S. Paul Mazza Jr. was the son of Italian immigrants. His father, Serafino Paul Mazza Sr., originally of Sersale, Calabria and mother, Vera Margaret (Runzo), of Cefalu, Sicily, were married in Cresson in 1925. Paul Mazza graduated from State College High School in 1947. He studied ac-

counting, history and philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1952. He received his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1955. Paul married Maralyn June Davis of State College in 1954. They moved back to State College in 1956. He established a law firm with Ned Willard and Wayland Dunaway, which is now the The Mazza Law Group. His special concern for the elderly shaped his career as a lawyer. His concern for the needs of farm families led to his formation of the Pennsylvania Farmer’s Association Legal Service in 1972. Paul served on the State College Planning and Zoning Commission as well, and many other community boards, most spectacularly the Central PA Fourth Fest Fireworks Committee. Of all of his accomplishments, it was South Hills School of Business and Technology of which he was proudest. In 1970, he and his wife Maralyn founded the 2year associate degree school to meet the employment needs for highly-skilled employees in the area. Expanding now to four campuses, Paul’s legacy continues with South Hills 6,000 plus graduates. On the first day of school, Paul shared his three most important philosophies with the new students by stating, “We will be nice to you, you will be nice to each other, and you will work harder at our school than at any other time in your life.� Paul put his students first, any time that he passed a student in the hallway he would say, “Is there anything I can do for you today?� Paul truly considered his students, his faculty, and his staff part of his family. In 1990, Paul started the tradition of Sunday afternoon Music Picnics on the State College campus of South Hills. Enjoyed by young and old, these free concerts feature local musical talent and lemonade for a penny. The tradition will continue as it enters its 24th year this June. Maralyn and Paul Mazza have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of others by being interested in each person who comes across their path, and making themselves available to assist those people

in any way they can. In 2012, Maralyn and Paul Mazza founded the Mazza Foundation for Education, a non-profit organization devoted to creating opportunity for students through scholarships, nurturing social responsibility and advancing educational innovation. Paul’s love for his family was boundless. He and Maralyn loved nothing more than gathering on the coast of Maine with all of their family and friends. The bonds they formed in Jonesport, a small fishing village on the hard-scrabble coast of Maine, carry on to this day in his children’s and grandchildren’s love for each other and the area. Paul was determined to share his Italian roots with his family. In 1988 he travelled to Italy with all of his children and has been taking several grandchildren to Italy each year ever since. The friends he met along the way are now part of Paul’s ever expanding family. All who knew Paul know that baseball was his passion. After a 40 year hiatus, he donned his uniform once again and has played in the Center Sluggers League for the New York Yankees ever since. He was still practicing at the batting cage last month. Words cannot express the profound influence S. Paul Mazza, Jr. has had on his family, friends and community. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visiting hours will be held March 14, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Koch Funeral Home at 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. A Mass will be held at 1 p.m. March 16 at the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church located at 867 Gray’s Woods Blvd., Port Matilda. That evening at 6 p.m., a Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at the Nittany Lion Inn. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Mazza Foundation for Education at: Mazza Foundation For Education, c/o First National Bank, 2591 Park Center Blvd., State College, PA 16801. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.

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MRI, from page 1 Geisinger-Gray’s Woods, said patients wear goggles to view videos, and through attached headphones, they can listen to music, as well as communicate via microphone with the radiologists. “I think the Cinemavision makes the time go faster,” she said. Patients have the option to watch sitcoms, movies and even educational documentaries, she said. Or, they can just choose music. Robinson said Geisinger Medical Center in Danville was probably the first Geisinger facility to acquire the technology a few years ago. The other Geisinger center that uses Cinemavision is Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. “I know that we’re the only one in the area that has this,” Robinson said. “It was definitely an investment for the patients.” The technology can only be used for patients lying on their backs during an MRI, Robinson said. Patients may bring their own DVDs to an exam. According to Geisinger, Cinemavision is a product of Lexington, N.C.-based Salvadorini Consulting LLC. Geisinger Gray’s Woods is located on Abigail Lane in Port Matilda. For more information call (814) 272-7200 or visit www.Geisinger.org.

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IN OPERATION Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, Meals on Wheels has been functioning out of South Garner Street’s Grace Lutheran Church since 1971, says executive director Anna Carol Buffington. Meals, from page 1 “That’s our specialty,” Antle said. What the two enjoy most about volunteering is the good fellowship, they said. “(I) feel good helping other people,” Adams said. “There’s nothing better for senior citizens to do than to volunteer.” Buffington, who has been executive director for about 25 years, said one of the most beneficial aspects of Meals on Wheels is that it keeps people in their homes longer and helps them socialize so they don’t feel isolated. “They’re God’s children and they need to be fed,” she said. “We are taking care of God’s children.” Each year the demands of the State College Meals on Wheels slightly rise, Buffington said, due to new retirees. But that hasn’t hindered the agency, which raises all of its own money and doesn’t receive any government funding, she said. “(We) operate on a shoestring budget,” she said. “We’re the little engine that does.” To apply for Meals on Wheels, or to become a volunteer or make a donation, call (814) 237-8135 or visit www.scmow.org.

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three weeks ago, after the organization’s board of directors created the position. “I have to give a lot of credit to the PAWS board for deciding to take this incredible step of hiring a director of development,” Faust said. “It’s something that I would say a fair amount of facilities this size do not have. You’re going to have somebody who is dedicated full-time to doing this.” She said PAWS and the many other animal rescue organizations in the community are all trying to support their specific missions. Having someone dedicated fulltime to making changes and fundraising will help her organization grow. On March 8, PAWS made website changes, which Lisa Bahr, director of operations at PAWS, said will hopefully get more people interested in adopting from PAWS. “Our website has a lot of information, but it’s was kind of antiquated looking,” she said. A description and photo of every animal at PAWS is also listed on its website, Bahr said, as well as on Petfinder, an online database people can utilize to find animals up for adoption. “It will just be generally easier to navigate,” she said, “and then we’re hoping that drives more traffic to the building and will ultimately increase adoptions, which is our goal.” Along with descriptions and photos of animals, Bahr said the new website has the capability to include videos of the animals for potential adopters to see before going to PAWS for an official visit. Much of the direct work with the animals at PAWS, Faust and Bahr said, is done by the volunteers. And Faust said she was surprised by what the PAWS volunteers do each day. “I knew it was volunteer-driven,” Faust said, “but I had absolutely no idea about the depth and breadth of what volunteers do here.” Volunteers, Faust and Bahr said, are responsible for walking dogs, feeding cats, cleaning cages, processing adoptions, doing laundry and welcoming visitors. “We do get a lot of Penn State students who are primarily helping out with the dogs,” Bahr said. “A lot of them aren’t necessarily long-term volunteers but come and help for a certain amount of time.” Above doing regular volunteer tasks, Bahr said certain animals that have behavioral issues are put with a “pet partner.” Pet partners are dedicated volunteers who work with a specific cat or dog, she said, during the animal’s length of stay at PAWS. They help train the animal and as well as find them a suitable home.

PAWS has recently implemented several programs to help get pets into good homes faster, officials said. Community members can become a Guardian Angel for any animal available for adoption at PAWS, which means they pay the adoption fee for the cat or dog of their choosing or make a general donation to the general Guardian Angel fund. “If someone decides to come in and adopt that animal,” Faust said, “(they do) not have to pay an adoption fee because it’s already been paid for.” According to Faust, the adoption fee for cats is $75 and for dogs is $150. “We still have the same exact process in place, as far as adoptions,” Bahr said, “but if someone can have an animal essentially with no fee versus $150, and if it gets them out into a home faster, we’re all for it.” In May 2012 PAWS also began its Five Dollar Feline program, which allows cats older than one year to be adopted for only $5, Bahr said. Since the program started, “cat adoption rates have gone through the roof,” she said. “We just really want the community to know that if you come here and get a cat, you’re getting an awesome deal and you’re helping a really good organization.” Because of the program, Bahr said the average length of stay for cats has been shorter. “We just want to keep that enthusiasm going because it really is helping,” she said. Community donations, Bahr said, are the only source of funding for the organization. The new website, she said, should help bring in more money for PAWS, which will mostly help with medical expenses. “Medical is our biggest expense,” Bahr said. “We want people to know when they surrender an animal to us or when they adopt an animal of us that they’ve (the animal) received a level of vetting that would be on par with what they do for their own animals.” PAWS spends about $125,000 annually to spay and neuter animals as well as treat animals who might need surgery or special veterinary needs. To help cover these costs, community members can donate to organization’s On The Mend fund, which is was set up to help cover medical costs for the animals during their stay at PAWS. Community members can donate through a variety of other ways throughout the year, Faust and Bahr said. “Whether it’s just someone writing a check or if it’s through going to one of our events, like the comedy club, that’s all covering our … expenses,” Bahr said. One fundraising event the organization hosts is the 5th Annual PAWS Comedy Club. “All of our events are volunteer-driven,” Faust said. Board and community members, she said, have been working together to sell tickets and secure sponsorships for the event, which takes place April 6 at Celebration Hall in State College. There are two shows available for the community to attend: one at 6 p.m. for $60 and another at 9:30 p.m. for $20. “I know our mission is to not just sustain operations, but to increase our reserves,” Faust said. “Things come along. Medical emergencies come along.” “Our goal is to help as many animals … as we can,” Bahr said. “Wouldn’t it be great if we had some sort of vet-tech on staff that could alternate between us and a few other places,” Faust said. “That would be a paid position, which we would need to raise funds for.” To learn more about Centre County PAWS and the PAWS Comedy Club, to make a donation or see pets available for adoption, visit http://www.centrecountypaws.org.

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GAZETTE 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 238-5051 Fax: (814) 238-3415 www.CentreCountyGazette.com

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One year on, we stay focused on you As hard as it is to believe, it has been a year since the launch of the new Centre County Gazette. On March 1, 2012, I took over as managing editor of the newspaper. During that calendar year, the Gazette has undergone a metamorphosis of sorts. We weeded out some things and added even more in our quest to strengthen our operation. We redesigned the newspaper and our website. We even changed the day we hit the streets, appearing on racks and in newspaper boxes throughout Centre County on Thursday instead of Friday, so you can use the Gazette to plan your weekend. During our first year, we ramped up our news coverage. We were there when the Jerry Sandusky verdict was announced. And we were there in the wee hours of the morning when the Hotel Chris Morelli is the DoDe burned. We will continue in our editor of the Centre mission to deliver news about Centre County Gazette. County that is important to your life. We’ve beefed up our sports coverage as well. In the fall, we introduced “Gazette Gameday,” a special pullout section built for the Penn State football fan. The fan-friendly pages featured rosters, schedules and statistics. It will be back again in 2013. On our sports pages, we’ve added a couple of award-winning writers to our arsenal. Although the winter sports season just ended, we’re already looking ahead to the 2013 spring season. In the coming weeks, you’ll find previews for every high school team in Centre County as well as game coverage of all the spring sports. You’ll continue to read stories focused on your neighbors on the community, education, health, business and the arts. So after one year, how are we doing? That’s not really for us to say. It’s for you, the reader, to decide. Tell us where we can improve. What would you like to see on these pages? Do you have a story idea? Do you know someone who has a story worth telling? Maybe it’s a friend, family member or colleague. Perhaps it’s someone in the community like a teacher, police officer or store owner, quietly going about the day. Let us know. Is there a photo you’d like to see in the paper? A sports team? A Boy Scout outing? An award winner? Let us know. You can email me directly at editor@centrecountygazette. com. If you don’t use email, feel free to call me at (814) 2385051 to pass along your idea. Have an opinion? Feel free to send a letter to the editor along for inclusion on our editorial page. If you’d like to express yourself about something on the local, state or national level, we welcome your viewpoint. After all, this is your newspaper. We need your input as we continue to grow. Our concept is simple: We cover what’s important to you. As our second year begins, I want to thank you for turning to us each week.

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Hearing-loss risks fall on deaf ears By JOHN CRISP Scripps-Howard News Service

So, I’m sitting at a computer station in my college’s well-appointed writing center when a young student sits down at the next station. His music is seeping out around his ear buds distractingly. So I lean over and say, “You know, if I can hear your music, you’re doing permanent, cumulative damage to your hearing.” In a perfect world, his punch line would have been, “Huh?” But he shrugged and said he was leaving anyway, which he soon did. Except for writing this weekly column, ordinarily I’m not the kind of buttinsky who insinuates himself into other people’s business. But there’s a good chance that this young student hasn’t heard about New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s newest $250,000 public health campaign, an effort to warn music lovers about the dangers of listening too long and too loud to their iPods and MP3 players through ear buds. Bloomberg sometimes puts people off with his intrusive do-gooding — limiting the legal size of a sugary drink to 16 ounces, for instance — but, the fact is, we live in a noisy culture, and it appears that few single things contribute more to gradual, irreversible hearing loss among the young than loud music piped directly into their ear canals for

extended periods. The facts are simple and largely undisputed. Hearing loss begins at around 85 decibels, the sound level inside a car in busy city traffic or in a school cafeteria. A snowmobile reaches 100 decibels and a chainsaw or loud rock concert reaches 110, a level at which the Centers for Disease Control recommends hearing protection if the exposure lasts longer than a minute and a half. Some sources report that iPods are often played directly into the ear at decibel levels considerably higher than 85 — the threshold for damage — and as high as 120. And modern high-tech batteries have extended exposure time almost indefinitely. So we shouldn’t be surprised that, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, as reported in the New York Times in 2011, the number of teenagers with some level of hearing loss has increased 33 percent since 1994. All of this makes sense. For many millennia, our ancestors evolved in a very quiet natural world where the loudest sound was an occasional clap of thunder or the jungle at night. It took the invention of gunpowder and the industrial revolution to develop sounds loud enough and persistent enough to cause significant hearing loss. Deafness in old age was an occupational hazard for the railroad engineers who drove noisy steam locomotives.

Now, of course, modern electronics have made amplified sound so ubiquitous and unrelenting that hearing loss is inevitable; the human ear didn’t evolve to withstand the levels of noise to which it’s currently being subjected. At the same time, the terms “good” and “loud” have undergone a strange conflation, especially in the realm of entertainment. If a rock concert doesn’t leave your ears ringing, you haven’t gotten your money’s worth. And a common theme at most baseball parks and football stadiums is “Let’s make some noise!” And they do, electronically, at levels that often exceed 100 decibels. It’s hard to write about this subject without being dismissed as a curmudgeon, as I’m sure the student at the top of this column dismissed me and my impertinent comment. Still, the worst years of my mom’s long life were probably her last three, when her steadily diminishing ability to hear increased her isolation, even from her own family, until she was close to deaf when she died. She never attended a rock concert in her life or used a set of ear buds. Beyond 90 years of age, though, it’s not surprising that our hearing wears out, along with our other faculties. But younger hearers should take warning: Hearing is a significant quality-of-life issue. Unfortunately, humble warnings like this one are likely to fall on already deafening ears.

When presidency, press corps collide By MARTIN SCHRAM Scripps-Howard News Service

Dysfunction abounds at Washington’s most congested crossroads, that place where the 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue NW intersects with the global information highway — and the interests of White House strategists often collide with those of journalists who cover them. The resulting wreckage is often a tangle of fictional facts and twisted truths. Recently, onlookers witnessed Obama administration officials making claims of doomsday results from sequester cuts — which reporters soon discovered were hyped or flat-out false. Moments later, the same onlookers witnessed journalists fretting about what they perceived as threats by the White House against The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward. But upon further review, those concerns seemed as overblown and unverifiable, in their own way, as some of those sequester wailings. The closer we look at what is happening at this famous intersection, the more unnecessary and unprofessional it all seems. Consider the mess that resulted when perhaps the most outstanding member of Obama’s cabinet, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, set out to be a good soldier and spread the message the White House wanted to communicate about just how awful those thenpending cuts — mandated by the joint White House-Congress budget sequester agreement — would be. On Sunday, Feb. 24, Duncan declared on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that teachers were “getting pink slips” even

before the sequester began. But then the Education Department couldn’t show reporters even one example. Finally, Duncan told a White House briefing of one instance in West Virginia where teachers received “layoff notices.” Alas, those turned out to be transfer notices, not layoffs. There’s no doubt sequester cuts will hurt America’s defense readiness and some vital domestic programs. But in their zeal to spread a worst-case scenario, Obama officials damaged the one thing a president needs most in a crisis: his credibility. On the same Sunday Duncan was misspeaking on television, my friend and former Washington Post colleague, Bob Woodward, wrote an opinion piece detailing how the sequester began as an Obama White House idea. He ended the piece by saying that the sequester was originally only about spending, but that Obama was changing his deal by seeking new tax increases. Obama’s White House understandably sought to discredit Woodward’s version. Meanwhile, Woodward, in an interview with Politico, read part of an email from someone he identified only as a senior White House official. It said: “I think you will regret staking out that claim.” Journalists began widely interpreting that as a White House threat against Woodward. But wait. In its full context, it seemed rather unthreatening. The official, whom we learned later was Obama economic adviser Gene Sperling, wrote his email in a conciliatory tone after having earlier shouted at Woodward on the phone about his upcoming article. Sperling’s full sentence was: “I know you may not believe this, but as a friend,

I think you will regret staking out that claim.” Quite different. Journalists who covered past White Houses understood this episode never reached the level of threats presidential advisers made and carried out against journalists. The Post’s legendary Watergate duo of Woodward and Carl Bernstein know best of all that Richard Nixon’s White House retired the cup for threats and retaliation against journalists. (Actually, I also know a bit about Nixon’s threats and retaliation. In an incident well reported at the time, Nixon ordered his aides to ban me, as Newsday’s White House correspondent, from his historic China trip, after I’d helped write a Newsday series about his financial dealings with his best friend, Florida banker Charles “Bebe” Rebozo.) The Obama White House, having inherited a press corps that was thrilled at the prospect of covering America’s first black president, has had an amazingly troubled relationship with journalists covering the beat. Obama holds fewer news conferences than his predecessors and when he does, he only calls on correspondents whose names are on a list from his staff. Most reporters attend knowing they aren’t really there as fullfledged journalists, just decorative scenery. One of the surprising shortcomings of Obama’s team has been its difficulty in communicating its messages. Obama and his strategists have not skillfully massaged, let alone mastered, the symbiotic relationship all presidents have with their chroniclers. Meanwhile, journalists covering the presidency and politics still cannot resist fanning the flames as they cover Washington’s fires.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Is being overweight always bad for your health? For people age 75 and older, fats and sugars might be OK From Gazette staff reports Fat. Sugar. Salt. Americans have a lovehate relationship with these ingredients. We know we should consume them in moderation. After all, we’ve been told again and again that being overweight or obese can cause health problems. But they make foods taste so darn good! Can being overweight really be so bad? According to Gordon Jensen, head of Penn State’s Department of Nutritional Sciences, the answer may be “no� — at least for those of us who are lucky enough to live to the grand old age of 75 and beyond. For these seniors, being overweight or mildly obese does not necessarily appear to be detrimental to health and it may actually offer benefits. “More than a third of Americans are overweight, and by 2030, nearly as many are projected to be obese, not just overweight,� said Jensen. “While they are at increased risk for associated medical conditions, it’s simply not true that all of these people are destined to suffer major health problems as a result.�

Jensen and colleagues have conducted extensive research on the nutritional needs of older adults and have found that for people ages 75 and older, eating diets high in sugar and fat may not adversely affect their health outcomes. Their research has shown that older adults who followed diets high in fat and refined sugar did not die at a higher rate than older adults who followed more healthy diets. “For people who live to be this old, being overweight or mildly obese appears potentially to help them survive during times of infection, illness or injury. The extra weight may act as a reserve for older people when their bodies are stressed. In addition, there are likely other potential benefits for older persons following healthy diets that have not been addressed in this research.� However, Jensen said, “It is important to emphasize that severe obesity most certainly does not offer health or mortality benefits.� (Obesity is defined by a person’s Body Mass Index. Waist circumference and existing health risks also determine how dangerous a person’s added pounds may be for them.)

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Grace Lutheran to hold trivia night From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — In the mood for a fun evening that won’t squeeze your wallet? The public is invited to Grace Lutheran’s inaugural Trivia Night on Friday, April 19, at Grace Lutheran Church in State College. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with trivia at 7. A hearty buffet meal, 10 rounds of trivia moderated by former radio personality Nick Downs, raffle items, door prizes, a grand prize and an opportunity for fun with friends and acquaintances promise a great evening for all. Trivia categories will include questions about music, sports, television, animals, travel, food and more. Tickets are $25 per adult, $15 for kids ages 12-17, and $175 for a table of eight. Proceeds benefit Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten’s general fund, which provides tuition assistance to families that demonstrate a need, as well as help to fund equipment purchases that benefit all students. The dinner will be served in Harkins Hall and the event will continue in the adjoining Miller Center. The meal will include hearty soups, salads, sandwiches and cookies and the games promise something for everyone from novices to experts. Call (814) 238-8110 or email glpk@glcpa.org to order tickets.

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BELLEFONTE AREA Middle School recently played host to “Math Night,” which has become an annual event at the school.

Family Math Night adds up to fun at Bellefonte Middle School By MARY ELDER For The Gazette

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Area Middle School played host to a Family Math Night on March 7. “It is so important to have parents engaged in what the kids are learning in school. It is such a great opportunity to get people involved in math,” said math coordinator Shari Reed. “To have parents learn about different parts of math and then to get them to be able to help at home is important. Math is all about reasoning and thinking. If they are good at it, then it will put students on a good track for life,” Reed said. The math night was geared toward students from kindergarten to sixth grade. The different tables ranged from games to improve counting to

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Lip sync concert will feature plenty of hits By BRITTANY SVOBODA correspondent@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Students of Bellefonte Elementary School will perform at the 19th annual Lip Sync Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to the concert, which will be donated to the FaithCentre Food Bank. “It started out as just a lip sync event,” said Christine Ebeling, a three-year parent volunteer and co-chair of the concert’s committee. “Over the last couple of years, they’ve also added talents.” Ebeling said if a student has an acting talent, he or she can encompass that in their performance. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade who are enrolled at Bellefonte Elementary School can do a threeminute performance as long as their song, routine and costume follow district policy, Ebeling said. This year there are a little more than 20 acts, which will end up being about a two-to twoand-a-half hour show, she said. “They (the students) have a great time with it, and they can get as creative as they want,” Ebeling said. “They’ll come up with all kind of routines, and over the years we’ve seen some really neat stuff.” Students do performances not only to current pop songs, she said, but also encompass television show and Broadway musicals material as well. “We have a girl this year who is doing a performance from Cats (the musical),” Ebeling said. Concert attendees can also ex-

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MADISON HENNING, Halie Teaman and Maylon Teaman perform “Chapel of Love” during last year’s Lip Sync Benefit Concert. pect to see student performances to “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift, “Live While We’re Young” and “Good Life” by One Direction, and “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top. Student performers and their parents are required to attend an orientation night, a staging rehearsal and a mandatory dress

rehearsal before the concert, Ebeling said. “It does take commitment from parents and families as well for them (the students) to participate,” she said. Food donations for the FaithCentre Food Bank are also collected at Bellefonte Elementary School in the week leading up to

the benefit concert, Ebeling said. Each school day is assigned its own theme and students can participate if they bring in a nonperishable item for the food bank, she said, and the theme of each day is voted for by the students who are performing in the benefit concert. The total amount of donations

Penns Valley High School hosts Academic Decathlon contest By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Even though there are no Olympic games in 2013, some Penns Valley High School students hosted and competed in a decathlon on March 8 and 9 at the Ramada Inn in State College. The event was the Academic Decathlon, and like its athletic counterpart, it tests students in 10 different academic categories: science, music, mathematics, language and literature, art, speech, interview, economics, social science and history. The competition consists of seven multiple choice tests, two performance events (speech and interview) and a written essay. A total of 14 schools from three regions in Pennsylvania competed at this event. A unique aspect of Academic Decathlon is that it includes students from all achievement levels. Teams generally consist of nine members, who are divided into three divisions based on grade point average: honors (3.75–4.00 GPA), scholastic (3.00–3.74 GPA) and varsity (0.00–2.99 GPA). Each team member competes in all 10 events against other students in his or her division and team scores are calculated using the top two overall individual scores from each team

in all three divisions. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded for individual events as well as for overall scores. Judges for the speech and interview portions are adult community members and some former decathlon participants. In addition to a prepared speech, each student must present an impromptu speech based on a subject given to them on the spot by the judges. They have just a few minutes to prepare the speech, which must last between 90 seconds and two minutes. Penns Valley students have participated in the Academic Decathlon for the past 16 years, and have won first place in their division three of the last four years. Their coaches this year are teachers Sarah Farrant and Cory Zatek. The Penns Valley team members belong to an Academic Decathlon club at the school. “Our motto is ‘we take tests for fun,’” Farrant said. She said that the students have worked very hard to prepare for the competition. The Academic Decathlon follows a theme each year. Literature, history, and music competitions contain questions relating to the theme. This year’s theme was Russia, and the literary theme was Boris Pasternak’s

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PENNS VALLEY’S Kyle Houser puzzles through a problem during last week’s Academic Decathalon in State College. classic novel “Dr. Zhivago”. At this year’s event, six of Penns Valley’s nine member team won medals: Ben Engle won a bronze in language and literature, and a silver in math. Kyle Houser took the bronze in essay. Grace Gover also earned a bronze in essay. Cameron Mothersbaugh earned a gold medal in mathematics. Andrea Smith took silvers in essay and language and literature, and Maria McQuaide earned a silver medal in science. The Penns Valley team came in fourth place overall in the small schools division — just short of winning a trophy. “Cory (Zatek) and I are still super proud of our team,” Farrant said.

collected, Ebeling said, will be announced during intermission halfway through the concert. Last year, Ebeling said about 1,000 items were collected at the benefit concert for the FaithCentre Food Bank. She also said she hopes they exceed, if not meet, last year’s total.

Local author discusses butterflies and gardens From Gazette staff reports SPRING MILLS — Rose Franklin has been involved, maybe infatuated, with butterflies for the past 20 years. During the summer, Franklin and her husband Andy Smith garden for butterflies, photograph butterflies and hand-raise numerous species of Pennsylvania-native butterflies. Franklin also operates a perennial plant nursery which specializes in growing plants that attract butterflies for nectaring and for egg-laying. During the winter, she writes about butterflies. In August 2012 she published “Fast Track Butterfly Gardening,” a book intended to save the novice butterfly gardener years of trial and tribulation. The book is now available on Amazon.com. Franklin also offers lots of information on butterfly gardening on her website, ButterflyBushes.com.

Community Cafe planned From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — A Community Cafe on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at State College Presbyterian Church, 132 W. Beaver Ave. in State College. The session will use the World Café process of developing grassroots leadership through deep conversations about issues that matter to the community. The process has proven effective in tackling complex issues worldwide by leading individual and collective action. For more information contact Eileen Wise at (814) 6929815 or ewise1029@gmail.com, or Jean Wiant at jwdlre@ comcast.net.

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DeClutter helps people put things in their place By JENNIFER CRANE Special to The Gazette

DeClutter, a program of the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, helps families and individuals when their home conditions put them at risk for losing custody of their children or being evicted. Sometimes we are called in when a caseworker from Centre County Children and Youth Services or the Centre County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities notices that a client is having difficulties maintaining their home, usually relating to the amount of clutter present in the home. Sometimes it is the clients themselves who recognize the growing problem and ask for help. There are also those cases that are more urgent where a caseworker discovers the conditions of the home is so bad it is unsafe for children to be present and the family or individual may be in imminent danger of losing their children or home through eviction or a loss of housing assistance. The amount of work may differ from home to home, but the end goal is the same; help the clients clean out and establish a sense of control and organization that will enable the family or individual maintain a healthy, well-functioning home. Many times I have heard comments like “How did they let the home get to this point?” or “Why don’t they just clean it up?” My usual response, based on my experiences in this line of work, is that, “if it was that easy to fix, it would be done by now.” Obviously there is something hindering the easy solution of not letting it happen in the first place or just cleaning it up. Sometimes the obstacle is physical, like

a disability, or time; a client is working two jobs while trying to raise a family at the same time, or even a lack of knowledge of what must be done to keep up a home. Most often, we find, the obstacle is a mental health issue. Most of us are aware of the problem of hoarding. We may have seen hoarders on TV or we may know someone in our own lives who exhibits these behaviors. Hoarding is not yet recognized officially as a unique mental disorder, however that is likely to change this year. Up until this point it has been considered a symptom or a result of a obsessive-compulsive disorder. Often the act of hoarding co-occurs with other mental disorders like OCD, depression, bi-polar disorder, ADHD, anxiety as well as others, all of these we encounter in our work with DeClutter. For people suffering from these conditions their stuff or clutter is very meaningful to them which makes it very difficult to get rid of. On top of the emotional component of dealing with their belongings, people with these mental conditions often have a hard time organizing and categorizing their things. Probably the hardest aspect working with individuals suffering with these disorders is helping them to discard many of their belongings, because there is a huge emotional attachment to things, their stuff represents something of importance in their lives. Grief is a big component to the strong

attachment someone may have to their things. An item might be a physical reminder to someone they have lost or even a time in their past they are grieving the loss of. Grief may be a general feeling and getting rid of anything elicits a sense of profound sadness and anxiety and so is avoided. It may also be a general sense of instability caused either by a traumatic event, such as a fire or robbery, or just prolonged or past economic difficulties, where the feeling may be “How can I throw this away when it has value and I may never be able to afford or find it again?” A person with ADHD may forget that he has plenty boxes of tissues and packages of toilet paper and/or forget where he has put them in the house and feel the need to buy a supply each visit to the store. In the homes of people with these kind of behaviors, we often find piles of buried grocery bags full of the same items over and over that the person has forgotten they have. The presence of OCD gives meaning to items that have some sort of unique appeal to the individual, it could be the size or the color or perceived usefulness of that item that compels the person to collect and hold on to it and it is painful to give these things up. Regardless of the reason it is hard for many of our DeClutter clients to part with their stuff. With patience and care, we can usually help a client get down to a reasonable amount of belongings that they can manage better.

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Often when we get to the stage of organizing, the client is able to look at their belongings in a different way, perhaps being a little more honest with themselves about the necessity of many of their belongings.It is not a process that happens over night, in fact it takes a lot of work and time. However, because we at DeClutter believe that people do not prefer to be displaced from sleeping in their bed or eating at the table or not being able to have friends and family visit and stay, despite what they may often say in defense of their behaviors. We believe the time spent is worth it, especially if that means families can stay together and have a healthy, stable place to live. Often, especially if the an individual is not receiving any sort of therapy or counseling for a mental health condition that may be affecting the care of their home, controlling these behaviors takes a lifetime of vigilance and work and is best if the person has a caring individual in his life who can help. DeClutter is a unique program available to qualifying residents of Centre County. If you have someone in your life who may need help managing their belongings, here are a a few resources, Buried in Treasures and Stuff; Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things, by Randy O. Frost and Gail Steketee are excellent books for friends and family members who want to help a loved one. The documentary My Mothers Garden is a wonderful movie about adult children trying to help their mother avoid eviction and the deterioration of her home.

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Shamrock, a gray speckled long-haired male, hopes to have the luck of the Irish on his side this St. Patty’s Day and will finally find his forever family. Shamrock was found as a stray; and unfortunately, his previous life outdoors led to him contracting the feline immunodeficiency virus. However, that has not stopped Shamrock from being a super sweet, friendly and gentle guy who promises to give plenty of love to his future family. Shamrock is sure to have a large heart, in addition to his giant purr and huge paws. If you think Shamrock can be your lucky charm, read more about this guy, who has not spent much time around kids, dogs or other cats, at http://www.centrecountypaws.org/ cats/ or visit him at PAWS, 1401 Trout Rd. in State College. Shamrock is a “Five Dollar Feline,� meaning you can welcome him into your home for only $5.

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 19 at the Bellefonte Presbyterian Church on Spring Street in Bellefonte. The meeting will feature healthy cooking and living tips. The public is invited to come and learn some quick and healthy

Soup sale slated for March 21 From Gazette staff reports HOWARD — The Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., will host a soup sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 21 in the fellowship hall. Soup, rolls, beverage and pie are available for lunch (eat-in or take-out) for $5. Pre-orders for quarts of soup should be

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HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE Home Show offers many ideas, tips By SAMI HULINGS shulings@centrecountygazette.com

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THE 29TH ANNUAL Central Pennsylvania Home Show is scheduled for March 15-17 at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center. about what we do and how they can support our efforts,” she said. Schoonover also enjoys being able to work alongside other housing organizations and vendors to educate Home Show visitors. “We are a part of this community. By being at the Home Show, we get to be there with other builders, vendors and the homeowners,” she said. “It’s a way for us to connect with friends who have supported us over the years and also to educate others about what we are doing at Habitat to help improve the community through homeownership.” Like Schoonover and Gretzler, Jeff Bolze, president of Pennwood Home & Hearth, sees the Home Show as the perfect opportunity to interact with and teach community members about his business. As a full-service fireplace and stove shop, Bolze said Pennwood specializes in

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“One time, a little boy used a Lego man’s head as a propane tank next to a little outdoor grill he built,” she said. “And he used small red Legos to represent the meat being barbequed. It was unreal.” Thanks to the members of the Builders Association of

MARCH 14-20, 2013 Central PA and our sponsors at SPE Federal Credit Union, the Children’s Building Contest is free to all participants but the kids are asked to bring at least one canned good. These donated items will be given to the State College Food Bank after the Home Show. Pre-registration is required as the contest slots fill up quickly. Visit www.centralpabuilders.com to fill out an electronic registration form or call (814) 231-8813 to register. Children 12 and under are admitted to the Home Show for free. Each pre-registered participant in the Children’s Building Contest will receive a free ticket so that a guardian can bring the child to the Home Show. Other family members are more than welcome to attend, and should purchase tickets at Gate B of the Bryce Jordan Center.

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The Seminar Series From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Everyone knows that making decisions about your home can sometimes be daunting. It is critical that you educate yourself and choose to work with the best company for the job. But how can you figure out who to work with when there are so many options. Visiting the Central PA Home Show is your first stop — hopefully you’ll get a chance to talk to lots of different businesses about your specific needs. Sometimes you need to learn a little bit more about the job itself, whether that be a new kitchen floor, a new heating system, a beautiful deck or a plan for that addition you’ve always wanted. The Seminar Series, sponsored by 84 Lumber and presented by local industry professionals, is a great way to learn more while you attend the Home Show. And better yet, all the seminars are free with your admission to the Home Show. “Sure, you can ‘Google’ geothermal heating systems. Have you done that? I couldn’t make sense of anything!” said Builders Association Executive Officer Abbie Jensen. “Because of 84 Lumber’s support, we are able to present seminars all weekend long that are so much more informative and accessible than anything you can find online. Why wouldn’t you want to come hear about it from the experts?” Check out the schedule of seminars being presented during the Home Show and plan your visits around them.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 4 p.m. — Heating and Cooling Solution for Older Homes — presented by Goodco Mechanical (Arena D 6,13). Learn about the Mitsubishi Electric ductless heat pumps and how they could solve all of your heating and cooling problems! 5:30 p.m. — Designer Tips: Mixing Old and New to Maximize Your New Look — presented by Wolf Furniture (Concourse 22, 23). Let’s face it, sometimes we don’t have the lottery money to redo your whole room. This seminar will give you simple tips to build as your budget permits!

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 11 a.m. — Going Green With Solar! — presented by The Bierly Group (Arena W 46, 47, 48). Harness the power of the sun to heat your domestic hot water and learn more about current solar photovoltaic technology which converts sunlight into electricity. It’s a great time to invest in this exciting, renewable energy technology! 12:30 p.m. — How to Use an Interior Designer — presented by Wolf Furniture (Concourse 22, 23). Money well spent! Putting the right colors and fabrics together — that’s why an interior designer is well worth it! Natalie will share some of her best tips. 2 p.m. — Choosing the Right Floor for Your Home — presented by America’s Carpet Outlet (Arena C 6, 13). Get an overview of various flooring products and get your questions answered by an industry expert. You will leave this seminar will realistic expectations for your next flooring project. 3:30 p.m. — Home Comfort, Energy, and Economics — presented by Envinity (Arena W 40). This presentation highlights the best steps to take in achieving complete home comfort and safety while becoming more energy efficient. Learn how to lower your monthly energy bills with energy auditing, home performance work, and other cost

saving measures. 5 p.m. — Green Building and Remodeling — presented by Wise Construction (Concourse C, D, 36, 37). During this seminar, you will come to understand the guiding principles of green sustainable construction so that you can save money and live a healthier lifestyle. You’ll also learn about maintaining the value of your home by certifying it to the National Green Building Standard. 6:30 p.m. — Affordable Geothermal — presented by Sunteq Ltd (Arena W 8). Learn about how shorter paybacks can make geothermal more attractive for your home.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 11 a.m. — Choosing a Composite Material for Your Deck — presented by Timbertech (Arena B 2). Get an overview of the variety of products available on today’s

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Invisible Fence Brand of Central PA ...................................Concourse ........

Allied Mechanical & Electrical, Inc...............................................Arena ........W .........................33, 34

ITG Construction (I’m The Guy LLC).......................Arena ........E......

American Dream Home Solutions.....................................Arena ........W .........................44, 45

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc.......................Arena ........E......

America’s Carpet Outlet, Inc..........Arena ........C ............................6, 13

Jeff Tate Paving .............................Concourse ........

Arrow ............................................Concourse .....................................6

JR’s Quality Tile & Hardwood........Concourse ........

Barrier Waterproofing ...................Concourse ...................................12

JS Decorative Concrete .................Concourse ........

Bath Fitter......................................Arena .......W .........................41, 42

Ken Haupt Construction ................Arena ........W ....

Belles Springs Structures..............Outdoor ...........................................

Kish Bank & Kish Travel ................Concourse ........

Beneyfield & Farrell .......................Concourse .....................................B Berks Homes.................................Arena ........A ..................................3

Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors.......................................Concourse ........

Best Line Equipment .....................Arena ........F.........2, 3, 4, 15, 16, 17

Kohlhepp Custom Counter Tops....Arena ........W ....

Best Window & Door Co. ..............Arena ........W ...................17, 18, 19

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Blue Mountain Hardwood Flooring.......................................Arena ........F...................................8

Laurel Asphalt ...............................Arena ........E......

Bosak Construction .......................Arena ........E.............................1, 18

Lewistown Cabinet Center, Inc. .....Concourse ........

Boyer Refrigeration .......................Concourse .............................32, 33

Lezzer Lumber ..............................Arena ........D .....

Brookside Homes..........................Arena ........D ..............................7, 8

Lorna Arocena Architect................Concourse ........

Budget Blinds of Altoona/ State College ...............................Arena ........W ...............................16

Mammoth Restoration & Construction ...............................Arena ........W ....

C & C Smith Lumber Co., Inc. .......Arena ........B ..................................8

Martin Water Conditioning ............Concourse ........

Central PA Dock & Door................Arena ........C ..........................16, 17

Metzler Forest Products, LLC ........Arena ........C .....

Central PA Institute of Science and Technology ...........................Concourse ...................................44

Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing ...........Arena ........B .....

Central PA Institute of Science and Technology ...........................Outdoor ...........................................

Mid-State Seamless Gutter............Arena ........W ....

Centre County Affordable Housing Coalition........................Concourse ...................................14

Jaru Copy Services .......................Arena ........E......

Lawnscape LTD .............................Arena ........F......

Mid-State Awning..........................Arena ........F...... Mr. Rooter Plumbing.....................Arena ........B ..... Northwest Savings Bank ...............Concourse ........

Centre Hall Mason Supply ..............Arena ...........W .............................4, 5 Christoff Mitchell Petroleum.......Arena...........F ................................11 Cisney & O’Donnell, Inc. .................Concourse....................18, 19, 20, 21 Clearwater Swimming Pool Company ........Arena...........W .........................22, 23 Comcast ...........Arena...........B ....................11, 12, 13 Crawford Drafting ..........Concourse......................................43 Culligan ............Arena ...........A ................................12

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Pella Windows & Doors ................Arena ........A ..................... 6, 7, 8, 9

State College Design & Construction, LLC .......................Arena ........C ..................................4

Pennsylvania Sawmill....................Arena ........C ................................15

State College High School .............Arena ........E...........................12, 13

Pennwood Home and Hearth.........Outdoor ...........................................

Sun Directed .................................Arena ........W ...............................20

Pinehurst Homes Inc.....................Arena ........W .........................49, 50

Sunrise Restorations.....................Concourse .....................................4

ProEdging, LLC .............................Arena ........W ...............................25

Sunteq, Ltd. ..................................Arena ........W .................................8

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R.C. Bowman ................................Concourse .....................................9

Superior Plus Energy Services ......Concourse ...................................49

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RAL Architecture & Design, Inc.....Arena ........C ..................................7

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Superior Walls by Advanced Concrete......................................Arena ........W .................................9

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Redmond’s Complete Comfort.......................................Arena ........E.................................17

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Robert M. Sides Family Music Center .........................................Arena ........F...........................12, 13

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Swartz Fire & Safety......................Arena ........W ...............................13 the bierly group incorporated........Arena ........W ...................46, 47, 48 TimberTech ...................................Arena ........B ..................................2 Top Notch General Construction ...Arena ........F...................................7 Tubbies..........................................Arena ........W ...............................26

Rocket7Designinc.com .................Arena ........W ...................29, 30, 31

Vigilant Security ............................Arena ........W .................................1 Vinyl King......................................Arena ........W ...............................24

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Ronald W. Johnson Construction Inc..........................Arena ........B ............................1, 18

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S & A Homes ................................Arena ........E...................8, 9, 10, 11

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Scott’s Landscaping......................Arena ........G ............5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

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Scotts Lawn Service......................Concourse ........................5

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Sinking Valley Pest and Lawn........Arena ........D.....................3

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If you go Who: Area residents interested in home building, remodeling or renovation What: The 29th annual Central Pennsylvania Home Show Where: Bryce Jordan Center When: Friday, March 15, 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 17, Noon to 4 p.m.

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Follow these tips for patio prospects By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette

Are you considering building a patio? Here are some helpful tips:

BUILDING A GARDEN PATIO Building a garden patio with brick or stone pavers is probably the best way to accomplish any patio project. Laying the correct patio can be a relaxing and idylic retreat for those lazy summer days, but that’s why it is important that you make the right choice. That means you have to make sure it is ideally positioned in your garden. You should not erect/build your patio in an area where it will be isolated, but consider to build it in an area with the best views. This means that the positioning is especially important, I would place my patio in a positioned where I get the sun and a degree of privacy! But this is personal preference and is upto you and your lifestyle.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL CONCRETE PATIO OR BRICK? To build a garden patio can be very satisfying and look really good. The work is fairly straightforward if you are relatively

decent with your hands. The first and foremost points to remember are good planning and preparation, without the two you will find the project harder than you expected and your results will be sub-standard. Remember to look at the positioning of the sun, not a massive point but none the less a factor worth considering. Check out your landscape, have you got any trees obstructing the light?

YOUR CHOICE The patio can be many shapes and designs, but if you’re not confident, then it is probably best to have a square patio, although a circular one is also possible, but you would have to start cutting bricks. Circular patios can be purchased from most do-it-yourself stores and at reasonable prices. Don’t forget that you will need at least two inches on the edges to place brick edging. Clear the area you have chosen by digging it out to a depth of about 8/9 inches. Make a frame up the same size as your project and place it around the edges. Don’t forget you will need to put a slight slope onto your patio to enable rainwater

to run freely off. Make sure you run the slope off in the opposite direction of the house and below any damp courses! After this you should now do a run with your bricks just to make sure everything is lined up and going to fit.

PRACTICAL GUIDE Pour limestone or any hardcore aggregate into the area to a depth of about 5/6 inches. When the area is covered with this you need to tamper it down ideally with a whacker plate. Alternatively, get a plank of wood about 8 inches wide by 3 inches thick, and as long as needed, and simply place it across the hardcore and hit it down with a lump hammer. Once this procedure is completed you now need to place a weed blanket over the area to protect your patio from weeds growing up through the surface. Now you can pour your sand and it must be a minimum of 2/3 inches deep. You now need a screed to level the sand , check for a good level up against your framework.

START LAYING BRICKS At this stage you can begin to lay your brick. Make sure you have a line to keep

you on the straight and narrow. Keep checking for level as you go along laying your bricks. Always start at a corner and work your way along, you will need a rubber mallet at this point to gently tapp the bricks into place whilst using a spirit level for trueness. Assuming you will be using standard 4x8 bricks at 2 inches thick, you can continue with the weave pattern this pattern looks good and is very effective because it interlocks the bricks very well and makes for a stronger job! Once your bricks are laid you need to put sand on top and sweep this into the cracks and crevices.

SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEW If you are using paving slabs then the principles are basically the same. But remember to continuously check for the right level, using pavers will probably be quicker but visually just as effective. Any cutting you need to do can be done with either a grinder, hammer and chisel or a brick splitter, I recommend purchasing a simple brick/paving slab splitter. (Editor's note: Information for this story came from a variety of sources, including Your Building Center).

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Good contractors are worth tracking down course of your project while keeping communication lines open). You can visit www.centralpabuilders.com to see a list of our highly qualified members.

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By CHRISTIAN D. MALESIC Special to The Gazette

START AT THE BEGINNING Awesome contractors are plentiful and easy to find when you approach the due diligence process with purpose and foresight. The largest ad in the phone book (print or digital), great website, handsome smile, or the cheapest price tell you nothing. Builders, remodelers and trade contractors will work on your most valuable asset and prized possession — your home. More importantly, they will become your go-to expert and most trusted advisor in their area of specialty. So, how do you find the absolute best craftsmen, most trustworthy business and all-

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Professional trade organizations like the Builders Association of Central PA are the best places to begin your search. The criteria for membership is stringent; therefore, only the most professional and ethical companies become members. What’s more, education and continuous improvement are in the members’ blood. They know about the latest building materials and gizmos on the market, understand permitting and inspections, and know the difference between a contract, change order and punch list (and why each legally protects both of you during the

IS BIGGER BETTER? Just because a company has a bunch of employees, advertises all the time, or “has done 10 projects in your neighborhood” doesn’t mean that they have quality service or are proficient at the trades. On the other hand, smaller companies are not necessarily more detail-oriented or faster to respond just because they have fewer customers. There are good large companies and good small companies. You must determine which is right for you. As a rule,

contractors who are constantly improving themselves and their businesses through continual education, training, and networking often make the best contractors (and their businesses come in all sizes). Let their credentials, experience, and expertise be your guide, not the size of their company. Gravitate toward those contractors that are certified experts by outside trade associations or agencies. Consider more seriously those contractors that regularly attend trade shows and conventions in their industry. Education is paramount. Would you want a teacher teaching your children if she had never been to school herself? Or, and account-

ant without an accounting degree and the letters CPA (Certified Public Accountant) after his name advising you on your finances? Contractors have certifications, designations, and education as well.

INTERVIEWING THE CANDIDATES Treat your research seriously and prepare for the process. After you build a list of potential contractor candidates, spend time organizing your thoughts & preparing your questions before meeting with the first contractor candidate. At each interview, observe how each candidate reacts and responds. Don’t be afraid to take notes.

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Gold Rush BEA’s Jake Taylor takes home the gold with a 2-1 win in PIAA finals By TODD IRWIN Special to The Gazette

HERSHEY — The question for Bald Eagle Area’s Jake Taylor came up as he was surrounded by reporters near the entrance to the Giant Center floor last Saturday night after he captured the 182-pound Class AAA state title with a nerve-wracking 2-1 ultimate tiebreaker win over Norristown’s Brett Harner. How would you compare to your dad? His dad is Doug Taylor, who won a Class AAA state title for Bald Eagle Area in 1988 at 126 pounds. The Taylors are only the second father-son combination in Centre County history to win a state title, and it’s the first time in 30 years. The only previous combo was Ron and Scott Pifer. Ron won titles for Bellefonte in 1957 and 1958, and his son, Scott, won gold for State College in 1983. Jake Taylor laughed when he was asked the question, and he said, “He was a lightweight, and he was quite a bit better on top than I was. I like to joke around and tell him I’m better than he was, but he doesn’t quite let me have that yet.” It was an interesting comment because riding is what got the younger Taylor the state title. Harner, a four-time placewinner at the state tournament, and Taylor, a three-time placewinner, rode each other out in the 30-second tiebreakers. When it was Taylor’s choice for a position in the 30-second ultimate tiebreaker, he chose top. It wasn’t easy, but the decision paid off as he rode Harner the en-

tire 30 seconds and earned the program’s 10th state title and the first since Quentin Wright won his second in 2008. It was the second time this year he rode Harner out in the ultimate tiebreaker, with the first being at the Escape The Rock Tournament. “That’s usually not my go-to (position),” Taylor said, “but he was doing a good job of not letting me out, and I didn’t want my state championship to come down to a stall call.” “He had success the first time they wrestled, and he was able to ride him out then,” BEA coach Steve Millward said. “At that point, the state title is on the line, and it’s what he wants to do. Our feel in the corner was he’ll know what he wants to do.” When the final seconds ticked off the clock, there was a mixture of cheers from the BEA fan section and boos from the Norristown section, which were, interestingly enough, in the same area of the Giant Center. The Norristown fans and coaches became livid when a possible Harner takedown at the edge of the mat at the end of regulation wasn’t called, and they only got angrier from there on. “I couldn’t really tell if his feet were in or anything from where I was at,” Taylor said. “I just knew it was really close and I had to do whatever I could to not get taken down in that situation.” Taylor, who will wrestle in college at Cornell under State College graduate Rob Koll, has been ranked nationally in the top 10 just ahead of Harner for most of the season. So, why are the bouts with Harner, who placed third

last season, so close? “Two good wrestlers staying in good position, so it’s really hard to score sometimes,” Taylor said, “especially in the state finals. Everybody is afraid to open up a little bit.” When his hand was raised, Taylor got hugs from his coaches, his family and BEA fans. And there he was later on top of the medals podium, which is something most good high school wrestlers dream of when they’re growing up. “I wish it wasn’t quite so close, and it was just so nip-and-tuck,” Taylor said, “but you dream about it ever since you started wrestling and started coming to these tournaments to watch the finals. It’s great to finally do that myself.” Taylor was one of only two County wrestlers who placed in the tournament among the combined eight who qualified in the two classes. The other wrestler was Taylor’s teammate, Nate Sharkey, who went 3-2 and finished seventh at 220, getting a forfeit win over Canon McMillan’s injured Alex Campbell in the seventh-place finals. “Lately, he has been wrestling great for us,” Millward said of Sharkey. “A lot of that he needs to take the credit for. He was determined at the end of the season to make it down to Hershey, and he wanted to be on the medals stand. You could just watch over the qualifying tournaments how well he’s wrestled in every match. We were just hoping he’d continue that down here.” The other BEA qualifier, 195pound senior Aaron Varner, went 0-2, as did Bellefonte 120-pound

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BALD EAGLE Area’s Jake Taylor, right, defeated Easton’s Tyler Greene in the PIAA semifinals on his way to a first-place finish. sophomore Trevor Corl and 170pound senior Nick Shawley and Philipsburg-Osceola 170-pound senior Jay Prentice in Class AAA. Penns Valley 160-pound sophomore Corey Hazel and 182pound sophomore Mike Rogers went 0-2 in Class AA. For Taylor, who had a pin and two decisions to get to the finals, this was a much better finish than last year, although last year wasn’t too bad either. He finished third last season, with his only loss in the tournament coming to Canon McMillan’s unbeaten Cody Wiercioch, who just won his third state title. Asked if he could compare it to anything else, Taylor said, “Not really. You win big tournaments,

but the one that you work for your whole life is the Pennsylvania state tournament. There’s nothing else you can really compare it to.” Taylor, who finished 38-0, was the favorite to win the weight class going into the tournament, so he had that pressure to deal with. He didn’t show much emotion during the tournament, just going out and getting the job done. Any advice from his dad going into the tournament? “He gave me a pep talk coming into the weekend,” Jake Taylor said, “but he tried to give me some space before my matches so I could focus on what I was going to do.”

Over and Out North Allegheneny storms back from 18-deficit to defeat State College By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

ALTOONA — The North Allegheny Tigers don’t do anything fancy, but everything they do is at lightning speed. State College knew that, and the Little Lions planned for it. State College in fact bolted out to an early 18-point lead over the Tigers and looked more than ready for anything that North Allegheny was about to throw at them. But they weren’t. The Tigers’ relentlessly fast offenses and pressure defenses began to wear on the Little Lions. North Allegheny caught up by halftime, went on an early third-quarter spree, and then held on for a frantic, 84-76 victory over SC in their PIAA, AAAA first round matchup on Saturday night at Altoona High School. The win puts North Allegheny, the No. 4 seed out of District 7, into a second round game against undefeated District 7 champion New Castle on Wednesday night at Slippery Rock University. It also ends another successful season for State College, even though that end came sooner than the Little Lions wanted. “We practiced like that all week,” State College coach Drew Frank said. “I think the pace at the beginning was just like it was and the guys were ready for that. “I give credit to the Mid-Penn schedule. We played Harrisburg twice and they played just like that, and we played Williamsport and they played just like that. It’s all about guard play, and between Bryan (Sekunda) and Kyle (Kanaskie) we have two of the best guards in the state. I’m

happy at any time to turn the game over to those two.” Sekunda and Kanaskie were certainly up to the task. They combined for 46 points in the game and were instrumental in State College’s quick start. The Little Lions opened up on fire, building leads of 13-3, 20-5, and finally, after a Sekunda 3pointer, 23-5 with just over three minutes left in the first quarter. Sekunda scored 19 points in the first half — Kanaskie had 10 — but he also picked up his third foul late in the second quarter just as the Tigers were beginning to heat up. With SC’s leading scorer on the bench, North Allegheny was able to sieze the momentum in the game. After being down 13 at the end of the first quarter, the Tigers began to chip away at the State College lead, but the Little Lions were still up by eight, 43-35, when Sekunda left with just under three minutes left in the second quarter. From there, North Allegheny went on a dizzying 25-6 run that put the Tigers up 6049 midway through the third quarter and had State College playing catch-up for the rest of the night. “We knew that they were a terrific 3point shooting team,” Frank said, “but I didn’t anticipate — they run a lot of dribble drives — I thought we would be able to stay in front of the ball. We really struggled staying in front, so a majority of their points came from inside the paint just on dribble penetration.” With North Allegheny guards Sean Hennigan, David Haus, and Adam Haus putting on the pressure on both sides of the court, the Tigers went from a two-point halftime deficit to that 11-point bulge in

just four minutes. “We stopped moving the ball,” Frank said. “When a team traps, I always say that the first pass is a position pass out of the trap, and the second pass is a scoring pass. We just weren’t doing as well with that second pass going into the second half. “I thought we started to get away from the things that were successful for us in the first half.” North Allegheny took that 11-point advantage into the fourth quarter, and then Hennigan increased it to 13 with a jumper in the first minute. Sekunda, who would foul out with just under four minutes in the game, brought it back to 10 with a 3-pointer, but North Allegheny was able to respond every time SC threatened to make a run. Even after Sekunda and Ryan Karstetter (8 points) fouled out, the Little Lions battled and were able to bring it to a two-possession game,74-68, with 1:31 to play, but R.J. Colobrese, Adam Haus, and Luke Soyster made four of six free throws down the stretch for North Allegheny that put the game out of reach. “That’s been the trademark of these young men this year,” Frank said. “There’s been no quit in them. They are extremely resilient. They believe in each other. They believe in the program. You come and watch them play, and up 20 or down 20, you can’t tell the difference. They just keep trying to do the things we are asking them to do.” Sekunda finished with 27 points, Kanaskie had 19, and Bryce Williams scored 13 for the Little Lions who finish their season with a record of 17-8 and as District 6, AAAA champions.

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STATE COLLEGE’S Cole Schailey goes to the bucket during Saturday’s first-round PIAA playoff game with North Allegheny at the Altoona Fieldhouse. “This group is going to take a big piece of me with them,” Frank said about the seniors — Sekunda, Kanaskie, David Engle, Connor Nodell, Connor Shadle, Jason Costa, and Cole Schailey — who will be graduating. “It’s going to take some time to get over that.”

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PSU wrestlers capture third consecutive Big Ten title By ANDY ELDER For The Gazette

Just when it looked like Penn State would stumble down the stretch in trying to win its third consecutive Big Ten wrestling championship team race, three of the team’s stars, and one emerging as such, put the rest of the Nittany Lions on their back and carried them across the finish line. Minnesota had pulled into a first-place tie with Penn State on Sunday at the halfway point of the 2013 Big Ten Wrestling Championship finals, but the Nittany Lions had four studs, and history, on their side. After all, in Cael Sanderson’s first three years as a Penn State coach, the Nittany Lions were 9-0 in Big Ten championship finals bouts (1-0 in 2009, 5-0 in 2011 and 3-0 in 2012). Make that 13-0 after David Taylor (165), Matt Brown (174), Ed Ruth (184) and Quentin Wright (197) swept to titles to turn away the Golden Gophers’ challenge. That wasn’t all the hardware that Penn State carried out of the University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall. For the third straight year, Cael Sanderson was named Big Ten Coach of the Year, this year sharing the honor with Minnesota’s J Robinson. Ed Ruth was voted the Big Ten Wrestler of the Year. Penn State amassed a school record 151 team points to take the title. Minnesota, which had two champs, was 12 points behind in second with 139. Iowa placed third with 133.5 points after going 0-4 in the finals. Ohio State crowned two champions and claimed fourth with 109.5. Illinois, with one champion, rounded out the top five with 84.5 points. Northwestern was the only other team to claim a champion. Senior Quentin Wright, the Bald Eagle Area High School grad, said it was the quartet’s responsibility to win those finals match as part of a team effort.

“It’s a lot of responsibility. Everybody on the team really had to do their job,” Wright told the Big Ten Network. “For the superstar types, we go out there and carry a little bit more, but that makes it all the sweeter.” Penn State had a 10.5-point lead when the day started, but a woeful performance in consolation semifinal and place matches frittered the lead away. “They showed a lot of resilience just battling back,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson told the Big Ten Network. “These two days show you just how tough you are.” In addition to the four champions, Nico Megaludis (125) was third, Andrew Alton (149) placed fourth, Jordan Conaway (133) and Bryan Pearsall (141) were fifth, Dylan Alton (157) took sixth and Jimmy Lawson (285) came in eighth. All 10 Nittany Lions earned berths to the 2013 NCAA Championships from March 21-23 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. It’s the first time since 1997 that Penn State will send its entire lineup to an NCAA tournament. The Nittany Lions amassed a 31-13 record during the two-day tournament. Penn State produced five falls, three technical falls, six major decisions and 17 decisions. Every Nittany Lion contributed at least two wins: Megaludis (3-1), Conaway (2-2), Pearsall (4-2), A. Alton (4-2), D. Alton (3-3), Taylor (3-0), Brown (4-0), Ruth (3-0), Wright (3-0) and Lawson (2-3). Taylor posted a 9-1 major decision over Illinois No. 2 seed Conrad Polz in the final. Taylor scored a first-period takedown, rode Polz for the entire second period and then scored a reversal, two penalty points for Polz stalling, a takedown and a riding time point for the 9-1 major. It was Taylor’s third consecutive Big Ten championship. Brown pulled off perhaps the biggest surprise with a 7-3 win over Iowa No. 2 seed Mike Evans, who had defeated Brown

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PENN STATE’S Matt Brown competes with Iowa’s Mike Evans for the 174-pound weight class championship during the Big Ten college wrestling tournament in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday. Brown defeated Evans in the match. in the dual meet. With the match tied 1-1 in the second period, Brown countered an Evans shot and tossed the Hawkeye to his back for five points that fueled the win. “We were hand fighting hard the whole match. He shot in and I countered and put him right to his back,” Brown said to the Big Ten Network. “It was fun getting to wrestle this year. Watching Ed win it all (last year), I thought, ‘I want to do that. That’s my goal.’ I wrote it down last year.” Ruth, like Taylor, won his third consecutive championship, but Minnesota’s Kevin Steinhaus challenged him in a 5-3 loss. Ruth scored takedowns in the first and third periods and added a second-period escape. “Somebody who comes out and makes

the whole match a nail-biter, I really appreciate that,” Ruth told the Big Ten Network. “It adds more to how valuable this tournament is. These are the kind of matches you come away from winning and you feel so proud. It’s always good to be part of momentum and even better to add to the momentum. Wright made it four in a row when he captured his second Big Ten title, a 5-3 win over Minnesota No. 2 seed Scott Schiller. After a scoreless first period, Wright hit his patented double leg for a takedown in the second and third periods. Penn State has a week to rest and recuperate before it leaves March 19 for the NCAA Championships from March 21-23 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.

Upset Special Lady Lions get bounced from Big Ten tourney in semi-finals By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

Winning that elusive Big Ten tournament championship will have to wait for another year for Coquese Washington and her Penn State basketball team. The No. 1 seeded and No. 8 ranked Lady Lions fell in the tournament semi-finals, 54-46, in a game that saw Penn State shoot its lowest field-goal percentage since 1996. The Lady Lions shot just 22.5 percent from the field in the game and allowed Michigan State to come back from an early 165 deficit and overtake PSU in the second half for the win. The loss dropped Penn State’s record to 25-5 for the season, but most of all it deprived this senior class of accomplishing a major goal this season. This group has been to the post season three consecutive years (including a definite invite for this season), advanced to last year’s Elite Eight, and won the last two Big Ten regular season championships, but they have faltered each year in the tournament. In this game, despite Maggie Lucas’ season-high seven three-pointers and 23 points, the Lady Lions’ poor shoot-

ing gave the Spartans life in the latter stages of the first half and that momentum carried through to the second half. Penn State led only 19-17 at halftime and didn’t score a field goal in the last 12:47 of the first half. Michigan State took its first lead of the game early in the second half, 22-21, and then went on two separate 10-0 runs in the half to pull away from the Lady Lions. Two threes by Lucas did pull PSU to within 51-46 in the last minute, but MSU nailed three free throws to seal the win. In all of Penn State’s previous losses this season, the Lady Lions have always followed with a win. To be able to do that again is especially important now with the NCAA tournament looming and Penn State likely to get a high seed. “Well, you can’t get too high with highs and can’t get too low with lows,” Washington said. “We get some time off now, we can rest, we can get healthy and get ready to go to the NCAA Tournament with a renewed focus.” The team will find out its NCAA fate on Monday night when the tournament seeds are announced, and all indications are that this team, with this senior class, will be ready for whoever and wherever it plays.

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Local sports briefs From Gazette staff reports

Baseball clinic scheduled STATE COLLEGE — The State College Area High School baseball team and coaching staff will host a youth baseball skills clinic from noon to 3 p.m. on March 17 at the State High South Track. The clinic is open to children ages 5 through 12. Hitting, catching, pitching, fielding and base running will be covered in small groups. Participants should bring a glove, sneakers, cleats and a bat. Cost is $25 per player or $150 per team (12 players max). Register online at http://www.scasd.org/Page/9482. Onsite registration will be accepted, but early registration is preferred. In the event of inclement weather, the clinic will be held at the State High North Gymnasium. For more information, email scbaseballclinic@gmail. com or call (814) 880-9372. ❏❏❏

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PENN STATE Lady Lion coach Coquese Washington, shown here with Dara Taylor, will be an assistant for the USA Basketball Women’s World University Games Team this summer.

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Team USA tabs Washington for staff By BEN JONES StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Lady Lion basketball head coach Coquese Washington has been selected to be an assistant coach for the USA Basketball Women’s World University Games Team this summer. Washington will join USA head coach Sherri Coale of Oklahoma and assistant coach Brian Giorgis of Marist. The World University Games will be played July 8-15 in Kazan, Russia.

The staff was selected by the USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team Committee the USA Basketball Board of Directors approved the selections. While at Penn State Washington has coached her Lady Lion squad to back-to-back Big Ten regular season titles. This season, Penn State has maintained Top 10 ranking all season in the USA Today Sports Coaches’ Poll and owns a 25-5 overall record and 14-2 mark in Big Ten play heading into the NCAA Tournament. This is Washington’s first USA

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Buzzer Beaten Nittany Lions fall to Badgers in home finale By PAT ROTHDEUTSCH sports@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — After a crushing, last-second 63-60 loss to Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon and numerous close losses in a 2-16 Big Ten season, it couldn’t be expected that Penn State coach Patrick Chambers would be excited about the upcoming Big Ten tournament. But he is. Penn State has been so close so often this season only to come up short that it seemed almost cruel that Wisconsin, in a game that had 18 lead changes, would get a three at the buzzer by Traevon Jackson that edged Penn State in its final game of the regular season. A win by the Nittany Lions would have been their

third in the last for games and the second over a top-25 team, but it wasn’t to be. Chambers, however, has been saying for some time that he sees improvements in his young team, and he viewed this game as a step forward more than anything else. “What I would tell you is we lost, and I say this in the nicest way,� Chambers said. “Horseshoes is great when you get close, but in basketball it’s a loss. It happens too much around here to the men’s basketball program and everybody gets excited when we just get close. I’m tired of getting close. I want to win. We all need to change our mentality because we lost. “We’re getting better, I’ll tell you. Guys are getting better, individuals are getting better, and we

have to continue going on that path.� There were 50 returning lettermen on Alumni Day at the BJC, and they saw junior Jermaine Marshalll lead Penn State with 23 points and sophomore D.J. Newbill post 22 to lead the Penn State effort. The Lions nearly knocked off a Top 25 team for the second straight home game after downing No. 4 Michigan in their last BJC appearance. Penn State led Wisconsin 2524 at halftime, and a back-andforth second half had both teams trading the lead throughout. The Badgers managed to squeeze ahead by four going down the stretch. Penn State narrowed the gap to two twice during the final two minutes before a15-foot jumper from Newbill knotted the

score at 60-60 with five seconds on the clock. Nick Colella nearly stole Wisconsin’s inbounds pass, but a tieup sent the ball back to the Badgers with three seconds on the clock. Wisconsin inbounded to Jackson who rushed up the sideline and sank a 25-foot threepointer just before time ran out that stole the win for the Badgers. If the loss was disheartening for Chambers, he was already looking past it. “Call me crazy, and I know you have,� he said, “but I don’t want the season to end. We’re starting to figure some things out, and they’re starting to play hard and together. D.J. (Newbill) looks like a solid point-guard, Jermaine’s (Marshall) playing at a high level, Sasa (Borovnjak) at a high level,

Ross (Travis), Nick (Colella), they’re doing a great job. I’m excited for next week.� Penn State travels to Chicago on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. to take on Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Michigan was the No. 4 team in the country when Penn State beat them last week, and the memory of that game will certainly be with the Wolverines. Penn State plans to be ready as well. “We are sticking together,� Newbill said. “Through our ups and downs during the season, we are staying focused. We believe in coach and he told us that we are almost there and we just kept playing. We kept playing hard. We trust his program of attitude and the attitude is paying off for us.�

Like him or not, Harrison was something special As sports fans, we’re conditioned to root for laundry first and the men or women inside it. This would best explain the most recent years of James Harrison’s career, at least as a Pittsburgh Steeler. Fans of the Steelers will point to how Harrison played and describe him as “hard-nosed� and “a throwback� while pointing out that he fit right in with the great lineage of linebackers that the franchise has seen in the postmerger era. Harrison also owns a 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, two Super Bowl rings, four All-Pro nods and five Pro Bowl appearances. What Harrison did for the Steelers, he obviously did very well; as evidenced by the accolades. Oh, and there was that whole 100Shawn Curtis yard interception return during Super covers Pittsburgh Bowl XLIII that became this generasports for the tion’s answer to “The Immaculate ReCentre County ception.� Gazette. Follow Not bad for a guy who was released him on Twitter @shawncurtis430. by the Steelers three times over the span of two seasons and then by the Ravens before ending with Pittsburgh in a longer, much more productive span starting in 2004. Rooting for the other 31 teams? Then Harrison becomes a “cheap-shot artist� and a “thug.� Harrison may not have

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been the exact reason behind the NFL’s sudden interest in making the game safer for players and the heads on their shoulders, but he made an awful convenient poster child for the movement, which seemingly gained steam with every Harrison hit that involved one or two helmets. Immediately, Harrison’s 2010 season becomes the evidence reel for his detractors. He was fined for flipping Titans quarterback Vince Young; then he knocked out two Browns receivers — Mohammed Massaquoi and Josh Cribbs, then a late from-behind hit on Drew Brees on a Sunday Night Football broadcast gave this whole anti-Harrison bandwagon momentum. A week later, he blasted Buffalo’s Ryan Fitzpatrick as he attempted a pass. For all of that work, Harrison was fined $120,000 by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who Harrison had some exceptionally choice words for in a Men’s Journal magazine interview prior to the 2011 season. He later apologized for those comments and some made toward teammate Ben Roethlisberger and other players in the league. All of those incidents would have filled a career for most linebackers. That was about eight weeks of work for Harrison, who became a lightning rod for anyone with an opinion about, or a role within, the NFL. Through everything, Harrison continued playing his game as best to his abilities and seemingly became the safer player that the league desired. Injuries lessened his playing time and his impact in recent seasons, but when he was on the field, most opposing game plans included a way to stop, or at least minimize the destruction caused by the guy in the No. 92 jersey. The number of No. 92 jerseys worn on any given Sunday at Heinz Field spoke of his popularity with fans, despite a slide in production. This past Saturday, Harrison was released by the Steelers. It was a business move made by a team in the business of winning. It was nothing personal toward Harrison, just that it was time — in the franchise’s opinion — to move on. It was also another piece of the Steelers’ championship resurgence of the last decade to no longer be with the team. For those of us who weren’t alive during the 1970s heyday of the team, watching players like Harrison and Hines Ward move on in consecutive seasons is akin to watching the likes of Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, Jack Ham and John Stallworth move on during the 1980s.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Callanish hosts Irish music and arts celebration By KAREN DABNEY For The Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — On St. Patrick’s Day, the State Theatre will be a center of Irish culture. Callanish, Centre County’s traditional Irish band, will host the second annual Irish Music and Arts Celebration, and a release party for their new CD, “The Hare’s Paw.” From 2 to 5:30 p.m., the festival will showcase Irish music by Callanish, and dance, storytelling and crafts by local performers and artisans. Callanish has delighted the Irish music lovers of Centre County for 12 years. The band’s two original performers, drummer Carol Lindsay and flute player Patty Lambert, will be joined by newer band members Holly Foy on guitar, Gretchen Seaver Lee on fiddle and Louisa Smith, vocalist. Their new album features an original ballad written by Smith, “Killkenny Soldier”, and a tune written by Lee, “The Brownie Reel.” “Nearly all of the music comes

from the vast treasure of traditional music, mostly Irish, some Scottish,” Lambert said. “However, our arrangements on this album are quite different and varied.” The festival will offer a variety of Irish arts and crafts for viewing or purchase, including Irishthemed ceramic mugs by Delta School students, expressive paintings by John Mangam, and Irish landscape photographs by Marissa Rojas. Artist Esther del Rosso will sell her watercolors and note cards of Irish scenes again this year. “I did really enjoy last year’s event,” she said. “My hope is to share the beauty and charm of Ireland with others, and maybe inspire someone to visit there for themselves.” “Last year was a great deal of fun,” said Linda Crane, owner of the The Crystal Cave, a new State College shop opening March 18 on Calder Way. She and her daughter Anna will sell wrapped wire and stone jewelry at the celebration. “Some of our wrapped stones come from — but not off — sa-

cred sites in Ireland, from visits there, and we use hand made Celtic designed beads in our earrings and other jewelry,” she said. No festival of Irish arts would be complete without dance. Two local Irish dance groups will perform: the Penn State Irish Dance team, Rince na Leon, and the Tir Na Nog School of Irish Dancing. New this year, the celebration will include storyteller Betsy Whitman, who will tell Irish folk tales. “I like to say my stories are for kids — ages 1 to 100. Traditional Irish tales are full of magical, mysterious creatures — fairies, banshees, changelings, ghosts, giants, witches. One of my favorite traditional tales actually is about a leprechaun, and I plan on telling it at the Celebration.” The 2012 show attracted approximately 350 attendees, Lambert said. “We were thankful and thrilled with the turnout.” “Last year’s event was fantastic,” said Cindy Hoover, of State College. She plans to attend this year. “I really enjoyed the event last year,” said Dennis Maney, of

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CALLANISH IS Carol Lindsay, rear, and from left, Holly Foy, Patty Lambert, Gretchen Seaver Lee, and Louisa Smith. Milesburg. “The vendors were very engaging, as was the show performed by Callanish.” Linda Littleton, of the Lemont-based folk music band Simple Gifts, also attended the first Callanish Irish Music and Arts Celebration. “It was awesome — not just a concert but an entire celebration

of Irish music and culture,” she said. “There was tons to do and see. I loved the performance by Callanish. They’re wonderful musicians and great entertainers.” For tickets and information, contact the State Theatre at (814) 272-0606 or visit thestatetheatre.org.

‘Annie’ takes center stage at Penns Valley By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

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“MUSIC AT BOAL MANSION” will be held on May 11. The show will feature cellist Kim Cook of Penn State University.

Paris Salon tradition comes to life in Boalsburg From Gazette staff reports BOALSBURG — Madame de Genlis (1746-1830) was a prolific French writer and educator famous for her salons in Paris where intellectuals, artists and high society mixed, including the minister Talleyrand, the philosopher Voltaire and the painter Jacques-Louis David. Tolstoy, Balzac and Jane Austen all wrote about her. At 7 p.m. on May 11 at the Boal Mansion, her family salon tradition will be brought to life in Boalsburg by her descendant, Christopher Lee, at “Music at the Boal Mansion,” a salon and concert offered to the public. Lee is the CEO of the Boal Mansion Museum. “This is a wonderful opportunity to see and hear the music close up and personal,” said Penn State inaugural laureate and cellist Kim Cook who is organizing the musicians for the special event. “It’s also a chance to chat with the performers about the music they are playing which will include compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Bruch and more.” The intimate Boal Mansion ambience is reminiscent of the great houses of Europe at the time of Beethoven. Guests will sip champagne and taste abundant fine food from 16 regional restaurants and then sit down to a concert by a distinguished slate of classical musicians.

Joining Cook will be violinist James Lyon, concertmaster of the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra; violist Timothy Deighton, national recording artist for Radio New Zealand; and more including Sue Haug, pianist, and Jennifer Trost, soprano, and what Cooks calls, “some fun and lighter music including the newest member of the Penn State music faculty, Naomi Seidman, flutist, performing duets with her husband, cellist Jonathan Dexter.” The Boal Mansion is a nationally registered historic site in Boalsburg near State College and is open to the public May through October. The site includes the centuries-old Columbus Chapel imported from Spain to Boalsburg 100 years ago by Col. Theodore Davis Boal whose wife was a descendant of Christopher Columbus. Tax-deductible tickets are $75 per person and benefit both historic preservation and Penn State University’s “Music at Penn’s Woods” which takes place in June. For reservations, contact the Boal Mansion Museum at (814) 466-6210 or office@boalmuseum.com. For details, access http://boalmuseum.com. Lee, who also is president of the Central Pennsylvania Musicians Association, calls “Music at the Boal Mansion,” now in its 35th year, “an enduring cultural benefit of living in this community.”

SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley High School music department will present the musical “Annie” on March 15 and 16 at the high school auditorium. The musical “Annie” was written by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehan, and is based on the popular, long-running Harold Gray comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie.” In the Great Depression era of the 1930s, Annie (Malarie Yoder) is a spunky young orphan girl who lives in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan (Jen Gallup). Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks (Mitchell Shuey). Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. He decides to help Annie find her long lost parents by offering a $50,000 reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. The prospect of riches brings scam artists out of the woodwork as Miss Hannigan, her evil brother, Rooster (Kason Breon) and his girlfriend Lilly (Kayla Snyder) plan to impersonate those people to get the reward for themselves which puts Annie in great danger. The scam is soon exposed, the crooks apprehended, and Annie gets adopted, bringing about a happy ending to the show.

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ORPHAN GIRLS, including Annie, second from left in front, played by Malarie Yoder, cower under threats by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan played by Jen Gallup. The Penns Valley performance is directed by music teachers Darris DeRemer and Phil Stattel. Amanda Hulbert is the choreographer and Kathy Black serves as costumer for the show. The show contains a dozen songs in solo and ensemble format. Stattel said the students have been rehearsing the musical since January. Stattel will also conduct the 12-piece pit orchestra, which is composed of adult community members and several Penns Valley students. Show time for Annie is 8 p.m. both nights. Doors will open both nights at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at the school district website at pennsvalley.org.

Art show set to begin March 15 From Gazette staff reports LEMONT — The Figurative Exhibition of the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania has a two-decade history showcasing the figurative works of central Pennsylvania artists. The public is invited to the opening reception, which is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. on March 15 at the Art Center, 818 Pike St. in Lemont. It will give the public a chance to meet the artist. The event is catered by Webster’s. The exhibition will continue until March 24. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. The gallery is closed on Monday and Tuesday. For more information go to www.artalliancepa.org.

“JEANNIE” IS AN encaustic painting by Sue Lacy and Brittany Roob Haisimaier.

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Thursday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 20, 2013 AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-9701 Thursday, March 14 Domenick Swentosky, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 15 Tommy Wareham, 6 to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 16 Collins Family, 5 p.m. Ted & Molly, 6 p.m. JT Blues & Andy Tollins, 7 p.m. Scott Mangene, 8 p.m. Tommy O’Wareham, 9 p.m. Sunday, March 17 Dr. Jerry Zolten & Richard Sleigh, 5 p.m. Collins Family, 6 p.m.; Ted & Molly, 7 p.m. Scott Mangene, 8 p.m. Tommy O’Wareham, 9 p.m. THE ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-8833 Friday, March 15 Brooks Long & The Mad Dog No Good Saturday, March 16 AC Express THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-7666 Thursday, March 14 Kate and Natalie, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 Al & Chrissy, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Brooks Long & Mad Dog No Good, 9 p.m. BAR BLEU, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0374 Friday, March 15 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Ted McCloskey & The Hi Fis, 10:30 p.m. CAFE 210 WEST, 210 W. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-3449 Thursday, March 14 TBA Friday, March 15 TBA Saturday, March 16 TBA THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-2892 Sunday, March 17 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM (814) 349-8850 Thursday, March 14 Richard Sleigh & Friends, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Ronnie Burrage & Friends, 8 p.m. Sunday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, 3 p.m. THE GINGERBREAD MAN, 130 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0361 Thursday, March 14 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, March 15 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, March 16 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE Thursday, March 14 JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 Bisquit Jam, 6:30 p.m. INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5718 Thursday, March 14 DJ Manik Mike, 10 p.m. Friday, March 15 DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. Saturday, March 16 DJ Ca$hous, 10 p.m. KILDARE’S IRISH PUB, 538 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 272-0038 Thursday, March 14 Live Acoustic OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 867-OTTO Sunday, March 17 Paul Brigman, 7 a.m. Smash the Windows, 10 a.m. Pure Cane Sugar, 12:30 p.m. Bag Pipers, 2:30 p.m. Scott Mangene, 3 p.m. Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, 5:30 p.m. Biscuit Jam, 8 p.m. THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE Thursday, March 14 Jason & Dan, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, March 15 Dom & the Fig, 8 to 10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 pm to 2 a.m. Saturday, March 16 TBA Wednesday, March 20 The Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-3858 Thursday, March 14 Team trivia, 7 p.m. Friday, March 15 Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Memphis Hat, 10:30 p.m. THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, March 14 My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 John and Chad, 8 to 10 p.m. Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Mr. Hand, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 17 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 Shake Shake Shake, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 Iron Lotus, 10:30 p.m. Z BAR AND THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5710 Sunday, March 17 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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WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, attn: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.

ONGOING Historical Museum and PA Room — Learn about the local history and genealogy with expert researchers at the Historical Museum and PA Room, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Exhibit — “Stephen Althouse: Swords into Plowshares,” will be on display through March 31 at the Green Drake Gallery, 101 W. Main St., Millheim. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call (814) 349-2486, email greendrakeart@gmail.com or visit the website at www.greendrakeart.com. Mulch Sale — The Bellefonte Area High School Class of 2015 Parent Group is holding its Second Annual Mulch Sale. The mulch is double-shredded from Nature’s Cover for $6.50 in 3 cubic feet bags or $32 for each yard. Orders can be picked up from 9 a.m. to noon April 13 at Nature’s Cover, 3093 Benner Pike, Bellefonte. For information and orders visit www.annualmulchsale.wix.com/bahs or email annualmulchsale@gmail.com.

UPCOMING Luncheon — Welsh Society of Central Pennsylvania will hold its 53rd Annual St. David’s Luncheon and Program at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in the Alumni Lounge, Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W. Park Ave., University Park. For meal reservations and payment, RSVP by Friday, March 15, to (814) 571-0883. Welsh-inspired cuisine, Welsh cakes, Welsh flag raffle and singing will be available. Special guest photographer and speaker, R. Thomas Berner, will speak about “Photogenic Wales.” Safe Driver Course — The AARP Safe Driver Four-Hour Refresher Course will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. Registration is required. You must have completed the eight-hour class to be eligible. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Call Ruth at (814) 359-2442 for location and to register. Trip — Young at Hearts Club will host a trip Wednesday, April 10 to see the Texas Tenors at Shippensburg University. Call for pricing. Reservations are required. Pick-up places are The Fullington Garage, 152 N. Atherton St, State College; The American Legion, 2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall; and Millheim Lanes, Main Street, Millheim. Call Sam Moore at (814) 466-7389.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Storytime — Preschoolers can enjoy stories and songs at the Thursday Storytime 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. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for preschool will be held from 2-3 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The theme is Clifford storytime. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Science Adventures — Preschoolers ages 3-5 can work on science-themed 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. Visit the website at mydiscoveryspace.org. Research UnPlugged — The Office of the Vice President for Research and the Office of University Relations, in partnership with Schlow Centre Region Library will hold the Research UnPlugged for Spring 2013 featuring “Sibiling Wars: Why Brothers and Sisters Fight (And What to Do About It!),” presented by Susan McHale, human development from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. Visit www.rps.psu.edu. Hooks and Needles — Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who knit from 1-2:30 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 1:302:45 p.m. at Livonia Brush Valley Road, Miles Township. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Drop in Gadget — A Drop in Gadget crash

course is a one-on-one help for your e-readers, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other gadgets will be available from 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 34:30 p.m. at Main Street, Rebersburg. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Lego Club — Be creative with Lego blocks from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Three sized brick will be available. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Roundtable — The Center for American Literary Studies presents “Caramelo in the Classroom: Approaches to Teaching Ethnic American Literatures,” with three panelists, including Lorraine Lopez, an award winning Latina writer and professor of English at Vanderbilt University, will deliver opening remarks and then engage the audience in discussion. The seminar will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. at 60 Willard Building, University Park. Technology Courses — The Centre County Library and Historical Museum will host a digital camera and photo sharing class and tech how they work and learn to manipulate, edit and share photos online from 5-6 p.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Support Group — The Diabetes Support Group will meet from 6-7 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 and 2, Entrance E, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Amy Leffard at (814) 231-7095 or email at aleffard@mountnittany.org. 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. Theme is spring planting. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Meeting — The Aaronsburg Civic Club will meet at 6:30 pm in the Civic Club meeting room, 315 W. Aaron Square, Aaronsburg. New members are welcome. Meeting — The Centre County 4-H Dairy Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Gate 2 in the Grange Fair Administration Building, Centre Hall. Children ages 8-18 (as of January 1) are welcome to participate. Call (814) 349-5013.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Seminar — Penn State Small Business Development Center will hold “Cash is King: Understanding Business Cash Flow” from 911:30 a.m. at 200 Innovation Boulevard, 200 Technology Center, Room 243, University Park. Visit http://www.sbdc.psu.edu/calendar.htm or call Laurie A. Linton at (814) 8637374. Line Dancing — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation will have 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. Home School Program — Children’s Programmer Laura Sarge will be working with homeschoolers, using a variety of programs and techniques from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Home Show — The 29th Central PA Home Show will be held from 3-8 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. There will be 120 exhibitors, educational seminars, hourly door prizes, a children’s building contest. The cost is $5 per person and parking is free. Call Abbie Jensen at (814) 231-8813. Ham Potpie Dinner — A ham potpie dinner will be served from 4-6 p.m. at the Ferguson Township Lion’s Club, State Route 45 West, Pine Grove Mills. Eat in and take out will be available. Meals cost $8. Call (814) 238-6695. Lenten Dinners — A Lenten seafood and pizza dinners will be served from 4-7 p.m. in the school auditorium, Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. Dinners include haddock, cod, shrimp, salmon or pizza along with vegetable, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, applesauce or fruit cocktail, roll and butter, beverage and dessert. Meals cost $8 for adults, $4 for children and free for children 4 and younger. Eat-in or take-out is available. Home delivery is available by calling (814) 933-9657 on Friday from 3-6 p.m. only. Call Joni Russell at (814) 355-3134. Fish Fry — The Aaronsburg Civic Club will serve a fish fry from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Aaronsburg Community Building, 315 W.

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ter will hold “The First Step of Starting a Business” for student, faculty and staff from 6-9 p.m. at 160 Willard Building, University Park. The seminar is free. Visit http://www.sbdc.psu.edu /calendar.htm or call Laurie A. Linton at (814) 863-7374. Mission Central HUB — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB open at from 9-11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 9:15-10 a.m. at the Continental Court, 650 Maple Drive, Bellefonte. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Storytime — 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 opposites. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Storytime — Stories paired with songs, rhyme, puppet play, crafts or activities that are theme focused from 10:30-11 a.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. The theme is let your garden grow. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Way Fruit Farm, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Line Dancing — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation will have 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. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 1:15-3:15 p.m. at Port Matilda Baptist Church, 105 S. Main St., Port Matilda. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Kneedlers — Sue will teach knitting from 1-2:30 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Get help with any needlecraft project you are working on. All skill levels are welcome. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 3:30-4 p.m. at Miles Trailer Park, Huston Township. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 4:15-4:45 p.m. at the Unionville Community Center, state Route 220, Unionville. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Workshop — The Parent-Child Workshop is a program for children who are 12-36 months of age and their caregivers held from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The grant-funded program emphasizes learning through play and aims to encourage social interactions between parents and children and helps parents build a support network of other parents and community agencies. Infant and preschool siblings may attend the program with a registered toddler. Register by emailing the children’s librarian at knicholson@centrecountylibrary.org or by call (814) 355-1516 extension 205. Visit www.familyplacelibraries.org. Knit Wits — Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who knit or crochet from 6-7 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Beginner and experienced crocheters or knitters are welcome. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Aaron Square, Aaronsburg. The meal will include baked or fried Haddock, baked macaroni, stewed tomatoes, green salad, apple sauce and dessert. Meals cost $9.75 for adults, $8.75 for members and take-out meals and $4.50 for children.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Garage Sale — A multi-family garage sale to benefits the YMCA Teen Leaders Club will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the State College Family YMCA, 677 W. Whitehall Road, State College. Teen Leaders Club is a YMCA program for teens in middle and high school. Call Cameron at (814) 237-7717 or email at cfrantz@ymcaofcentrecounty.org. Workshop — Spring Creek Chapter Trout Unlimited, the Spring Creek Watershed Association, Spring Creek Watershed Commission, and the Centre County PA Senior Environmental Corps are sponsoring the “Water Quality Monitoring Workshop” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2221 N. Oak Lane, State College. Coldwater Conservation Corps training will be conducted by Trout Unlimited staff and volunteers. You will learn how to use the monitoring equipment, how to select monitoring locations, who to call if an incident is observed and how to use TU’s online data portal and mapping application. To register email mblake@tu.org or call (814) 977-0007. Training — Angel Alignment Certification Training will be presented by Cand Danzis, internationally angel communicator from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Register at www.CandyDanzis.com. Call Candy Danzi (717) 697-8699. Home Show — The 29th Central PA Home Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. There will be 120 exhibitors, educational seminars, hourly door prizes, a children’s building contest. The cost is $5 per person and parking is free. Call Abbie Jensen at (814) 231-8813. STEM — 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) 3421987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Dance — Central Pennsylvania Ballroom Dancers Association will hold a Saint Patrick’s Day dance at Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College. Live music will be performed by Back to Back. Mambo lesson will begin at 4:30 p.m., buffet dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. with dancing from 6-9 p.m. Call Peggy Campbell at (814) 237-3008 or email at peggy_campbell@comcast.net. Visit http://cpbda.com. Wild Game Feast — The 8th Annual Wild Game Feast at 5 p.m. at the Altoona Alliance Church located, 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona. There will be food, displays, door prizes and Craig Wolfley, a 12-year NFL veteran, former Pittsburgh Steeler and a current member of the Steelers broadcasting team, will be the featured speaker. Jason Porter, director of the Central PA division of Fishers of Men will also be speaking. Tickets are $7 and can be burchaded at the Altoona Alliance 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (814) 941-0171. Auction — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold a Silent and Service Auction from 6-9:30 p.m. at 780 Waupelani Drive Extension, State College. Doors open 6 p.m. for review of silent auction display, refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and a live auction begins at 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Breakfast — The SAL of American Legion post 245 in State College will have a public breakfast buffet with coffee and orange juice from 9 a.m. to noon at the State College American Legion Post 245, 1950 Pine Hall Road, State College. Breakfast will cost $7. The proceeds benefit the veteran’s fund. Call (814) 237-6880. Home Show — The 29th Central PA Home Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. There will be 120 exhibitors, educational seminars, hourly door prizes, a children’s building contest. The cost is $5 per person and parking is free. Call Abbie Jensen at (814) 2318813. Training — Angel Alignment Certification Training will be presented by Cand Danzis, internationally angel communicator from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S Spring St, Bellefonte. Register at www.CandyDanzis.com. Call Candy Danzi (717) 697-8699. Skills Clinic — The State College varsity baseball team and coaching staff will conduct a youth baseball skills clinic for kids ages 5-12. noon to 3 p.m. at the State College Area High School South Track, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. Hitting, batting, catching, pitching, fielding and base running will be covered in small groups. Bring glove, sneakers, cleats and bat. Registration form can be found at http://www.scasd.org/ Page/9482. On-site registration will be accepted, but early registration is preferred. If inclement weather, the event will be held at the State College Area High School North Gym, 653 Westerly Parkway, State College. Call Jill Plafcan (814) 8809372. Public Forum — The League of Women Voters of Centre County will sponsor “Earth’s Climate is Changing,” with speakers Dr. Richard Alley, Ed Perry and Cricket Hunter from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Patton Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Bake Sale — Team Never Forget, a Relay For Life team is hosting an open house bake sale to raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society from 2-4 p.m. at the Keene’s Barber Shop II, 2821 Earlystown Road, Centre Hall. Performance — Australia’s Monkey Baa Theatre Company will perform “Hitler’s Daughter” at 2 p.m.in Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Based on a novel by Jackie French, “Hitler”s Daughter” tells the tale of four children, Mark, Ben, Anna and Tracey. As the friends wait for the school bus, Anna tells the imagined tale of Heidi, the disfigured daughter of Adolph Hitler, who is caught in the chaos of World War II and hidden out of shame by her infamous father. Tickets can be purchased online or by phone at (814) 863-0255 or 1-800ARTS-TIX. Christian Concert — A Christian concert, featuring Closer to Heaven will perform at 6 p.m. at the Runville United Methodist Church, 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte. Admission is free, but an offering will be accepted to support the bands ministry. Call (814) 353-8380.

MONDAY, MARCH 18 Seminar — Penn State Small Business Development Cen-

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Fundraising Banquet — Pregnancy Resource Clinic Annual Fundraising Banquet with guest speaker, Gianna Jessen will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in President’s Hall, Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Blvd., State College. Call Liz Helland at (814) 234-7341. A Joint Venture — A free class on hip and knee replacements will meet from 7-8 p.m. in Conference Room 1, 2 or 3, Entrance A, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Val Coakley at vcoakley@mountnittany.org or call (814) 278-4810. Book Sale — Friends of Lewistown Hospital will hosts a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Classroom 4, Lewistown Hospital, 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown. The event will feature various new books, novelties, and gifts for adults and children. All proceeds benefit Friends of Lewistown Hospital.Call (717) 242-7178. 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. Mother Goose On the Loose — Children ages 3 and younger and an adult can participate in a musical rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 10 a.m. to noon at Pine Glen Fire Company, 1003 Pine Glen Road, Karthaus. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 1:30-3:45 p.m. at Hall’s Market, 491 E. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centre-

PAGE 27 countylibrary.org. Lego/Duplo Club — Be creative with Duplo blocks from 3:30-4 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Children are encouraged to write a story or description of their projects. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 4:15-5 p.m. at Boggs Township/Milesburg at the corner of Dell Street and Sparrow Drive. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. 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) 625-2852 or email at kathieb1@comcast.net. Kneedlers — Sue will teach knitting from 6-7:30 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Get help with any needlecraft project you are working on. All skill levels are welcome. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Yoga Class — A basics level yoga class 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 at kathieb1@comcast.net. Line Dancing — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation will have 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. Old Gregg School, Room 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667. Meeting — The Daisy Girl Scout Troup will give a presentation at the East Penns Valley Women’s Club meeting at 7 p.m. in the Social Room, St. John Lutheran Church, 101 Mill St., Millheim. Meeting — The Bellefonte Garden Club meeting will feature “Healthy Cooking and Living” with instructor Jane Jantzer-Wilson at 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Liberty Township. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for preschool will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. The theme is spring planting. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Borough Building, 146 Black St., Howard. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Line Dancing — The Centre Region Parks and Recreation will have 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. Science Adventures — Preschoolers ages 3-5 can work on science-themed 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 or email info@mydiscoveryspace.org. Visit the website at mydiscoveryspace.org. Mission Central HUB — Bellefonte Area Mission Central HUB open at from 1-3 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-9425. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. in Walker Township at Nittany Valley Drive and Madison Avenue. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Bookmobile — The Centre County Library’s Bookmobile will be located from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at the Hublersburg Inn, 449 Hublersburg Road, Howard. Program schedules are available on the bookmobile. All story time programs follow the Pennsylvania standards for early learning. Visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Fizz Bang Eureka — After-school educational science experiment and activities are available from 3-3:30 p.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Machines and movement; the pushing power of wind and water is the

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“The Science of Christianity” A free talk by Mary Alice Rose, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and a former physical scientist

Sunday, March 17 at 3:00 pm First Church of Christ, Scientist 617 E. Hamilton Ave., State College www.abouthealing.org/lectures ~ 814-234-2194 Child Care Provided

PAGE 28 What’s Happening, from page 27 theme. 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. Book Babies Storytime — Books, music and language building activities to stimulate a child’s brain growth will be held from at 9:30-10 a.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The theme is feeling sick. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children ages 3-6 are available from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. The theme is feeling sick. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary. org. Adult Book Discussion — Members of the group will read and discuss “Caramelo,” by Sandra Cisneros from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www. centrecountylibrary.org. Concert — Celtic Woman will perform traditional Irish tunes, timeless pop anthems and inspirational songs at 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. Tickets can

MARCH 14-20, 2013 be purchased by calling (814) 863-0255 or 1-800-ARTS-TIX. Meeting — The Nittany Valley Writers Network Early-Risers Breakfast will be held from 7-8 a.m. at The Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave., State College. First one there is the host. Lenten Meal and Worship — Lenten service and meals will be served at 6 p.m. with The Rev. Kevin Shock leading service after the meal at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 160 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-2522. Workshop — A novel-writing workshops will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. at Webster’s Bookstore Café, 133 E. Beaver Ave., State College. The workshop is limited to 6 people. Email carolynturgeon@gmail.com or visit http://carolynturgeon.com/workshops/. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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 7 p.m. Wednesdays Nittany Baptist Church, 430 Mountain Back Road, Spring Mills. Call (814) 360-1601 or visit nittanybaptist. org. Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse — Men’s Support Group sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (814) 237-5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit ccwrc.org. Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse — Women’s Support Group sponsored by The Centre County Women’s Resource Center 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 fbcbellefonte.org. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Groups 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 e-mail Anne at (814) 234-3141 / teadmin@brooklinevillage.com or Janie at (814) 235-2000 / iwpcommrel@brooklinevillage.com for more information. AWANA Club is 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 fbcbellefonte.org. Bald Eagle Grange No. 151 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Grange Hall in Runville. Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday 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 1964 meets for breakfast 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, Bellefonte Moose, 125 N. Spring 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, 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, Sunset West, 521 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The location is subject to change. Call Vic (814) 360-1948. Bellefonte Elks Lodge meets 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month, 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 Historical Railroad Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Train Station, Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1053 or bellefontetrain.org. Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Moose Club, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Richard King, (814) 3559606 or email kings430elinn@yahoo.com. Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets 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 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, Post Home, Spring Street, Bellefonte. Better Breathers Support Group meets 3:30 p.m. the third Thursday every month, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421. Business Networking International meets 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 at 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 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421. Breast Cancer Support Group meets 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 meetup.com/Central-PA-Holistic-Wellness-Group/. Centre County Down Syndrome Society meets at 8 p.m., the third Monday of each month at Easter Seals, 383 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Email ccdssociety@ gmail.com or visit centre countydownsyndrome.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 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 centrecountyreiclub.org. Centre Hall Lions Club meets 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 will meet 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.centrepiecesguild.org or call (814) 237-6009. Centre Region Model Investment Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month, Mazza Room, South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 2348775 or email cr20mic@aol.com. The Compassionate Friends Group meets from 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Bellefonte Middle School, 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 at (814) 355-9829 or Amanda at (814) 321-4528. Circle of Hope, a support group for special-needs children and families, will meet at 6 p.m. on March 22 at Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church, 1776 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda. Call Angie (814) 386-1826 or alavanish@live. com. FHA Center for Weight Management and Nutrition will host a bariatric surgery support group from 6-7 p.m. the third Thursday or 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 myfamilyhealthassociates.com. Girls of Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 1961 will meet 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 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Grange Hall in Centennia. Call Diane (814) 692-4580. Hearing Loss Association of America meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month, Foxdale, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. Learn the latest technology available for hearing loss. I.O.O.F. Centre Lodge #153 meets 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 5 p.m. the third Wednesdays of each month, Room 121, Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit nittanymineral.org. Keystone Guild of the Watchmakers Association of Pa. meets 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 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 statecollegemops. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets 6 p.m. every third Tuesday, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Entrance, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. The support group is affiliated with the National MS Society. Call (814) 3593421. National Alliance on Mental Illness meets 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 7:15 p.m. every Monday, South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. Visit nittanyknights.org, or call Bill (814) 3553557. Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays

at Old Gregg School, room 1A, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Call Fred at (814) 422-7667. Nittany Mineral Society will hold a social at 6:30 p.m. and meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesdays, Room 116 Auditorium of the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit 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 visit NittanyValley Woodturners.org. The Nittany Valley Writers Network meets for an early-risers breakfast at 7 a.m. every third Wednesday, 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 (814) 466-7921. Penns Valley Grange No. 158 meets 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 every month at Inspired Holistic Wellness, 107 S. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 883-0957, email beth@inspiredholistic wellness.com or visit www.inspiredholistic wellness.com. RSVP is appreciated. The Romans 12:2 Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at 204 W. High St., Bellefonte. The group is an addictions breakaway program sponsored by Lifegate Baptist Church 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) 3531942. 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 StateCollege SacredHarp.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 will 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 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nittany Lion Inn, Faculty Staff Lounge, 200 W. Park Ave., University Park. State College Sunrise Rotary Club meets 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 statecollegeweavers guild.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 from 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Call (814) 237-5220 ext. 247, email edteam@ccwrc.org or visit ccwrc.org. Stroke Support Group meets 4 p.m. last Tuesday of every month, (except August and December) at HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 359-3421. 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 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday, Comfort Suites Hotel, 132 Village Drive, State College. Walker Township #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. Tuesdays at the Park Forest Baptist Church, 3030 Carnegie 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 8:30-10:30 a.m., the third Wednesday of every month at the Patton Township conference room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Email membership@wngs.org or call (814) 360-1063. Women’s Welcome Club of State College meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College. Visit us on the web womens welcomeclub.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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SHALE ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES Shale energy supply chain services are now available free of charge to small manufacturers wanting to be involved with the natural gas drilling industry. The on-going services include on-site assessments, training and consultation to help participating businesses be more profitable and improve their energy and environmental performance. The services are made possible by an Environmental Protection Agency grant promoting sustainable strategies. For more information, visit http://pasbdc.org/services/ targeted/shale-energy.

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Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), part of a nationwide network of more than 1,000 centers, provides free business assistance to small firms and business start-ups in Centre and Mifflin counties, enabling them to compete and grow in today’s highly competitive global

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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.

Theodore W. Brown Estate, Theodore Brown Estate, Teddi A. Brown executrix and Teddi Ann Brown executrix to Graymont PA Inc., corner of Upper Gyp and Valley View, $37,500. Steve Martin and Son Inc. to Elizabeth Hetzel, 193 Aster Ave., $305,000. Opequon Hill LLC to Opequon Homeowners Association, Meadow Flower Circle, $1. Opequon Hill LLC to Opequon Homeowners Association, Edward Drive, $1. Opequon Hill LLC to Opequon Homeowners Association, Thistle Lane, $1. Berks Construction Co. Inc. and Berks Homes to Karen E. Cherinka and Stefan J. Cherinka, $245,900. Barth R. Caldana and Mary B. Caldana to Craig Randell Story and Nicole Leigh Muck, 177 Crestview Drive, $240,000.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP Sound Technology Inc. and Disciplemakers Inc. to Sound Technology Inc. and Disciplemakers Inc., $0. S&A Homes Inc. to Eric J. Rittenhouse and Kimberly M. Rittenhouse, 153 Harvest Run Road, $297,131. MW Business Credit LLC. Midwest Business Credit LLC, Ride Right LLC, Leitzinger Properties to MW Business Credit LLC. Midwest Business Credit LLC, Ride Right LLC, Leitzinger Properties, $0. WPSH Associates and Ferguson Township to WPSH Associates and Ferguson Township, $0. Clinton M. Riley and Jennifer L. Tanner to Sirva Relocation Properties LLC, 684 Devonshire Drive, $261,625. Sirva Relocation Properties LLC to Andrew L. Belmonte, 684 Devonshire Drive, $261,625. Thistlewood Associated to Allison Lloyd, 191 Meadowview Drive, $85,000. Robert J. Elkin Estate and Keith H. Elkin executor to Ann F. Barnes-Hockersmith, 3301 Shellers Bend, No. 944, $208,500.

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MARION TOWNSHIP Matthew McCombs and Tamara McCombs to Tamara McCombs, 755 Sand Ridge Road, $1.

MILESBURG Larry A. Hill and Roberta Hill to Christopher L. Hill, 201 Cross St., $139,000. Grace A. Herrold by attorney to Lloyd A. Walker and Dorothy T. Hall, 112 Serge St., $153,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP Earl E. Caswell IV, Kristin E. Caswell, Paul R. Blankenhorn and Janet Blankenhorn to Kristin E. Caswell, 1008 Park Forest Ave., $1. David S. Walton by sheriff to Kishacoquillas Valley National Bank, 1845 Woodledge Drive, $160,000 Michael D. Karstetter, Maureen L. Karstetter and Maureen I. Karstetter to Maureen I. Karstetter and Michael D. Karstetter, 176 Fernridge Road, $1.

PENN TOWNSHIP Regina Y. Fisher to Stephen Fisher and Rela Fisher, State Route 445, $1.

POTTER TOWNSHIP Andrew G. Freeman to Cross-Up Inc., 2864 Earlystown Road, $205,000.

RUSH TOWNSHIP Walter J. Richard and Alberta J. Richard to Walter J. Richard III and Robert C. Walter, 3255 Casanova Road, $1. Barbara Corsello, Loretta Adams and Carolyn Dwyer to Phyllis J. Palmer and Brenda L. Palmer, Phoenix Road, $95,000. Wendie G. Coble to Ryan S. Coble, 791 Loch Lomond Road, $1. Allen W. Sinclair and Tina M. Sinclair to Tina M. Sinclair, Honeysuckle Lane, $1. David D. Shoffner to Kephart Hardware Company Inc., Birch St., $200.00 Randolph P. Conklin and Shelda Conklin to Lester Randall Walters and Sally M. Walters, 401 State St., $11,700.

SPRING TOWNSHIP Karen E. Cherinka and Stefan J. Cherinka to Andrew W. Breon and Alyssa B. Tapper, 151 Steeplechase Drive, $219,900. R. Edward Benford to R. Edward Benford, 153 Nittany St., $1. Korey L. Haupt by sheriff to U.S. Bank and Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, 913 Axemann Road, $6,288.10

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Legals LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) is requesting pricing on equipment for the Transportation Training Center now under construction. Quotations are being accepted for Vehicle Lift (1), Cranes and Hoists (2), Industrial Exhaust Systems, Air Compressor, and Lubrication Equipment. Bidders shall submit quotations Attention: David Van Buskirk and envelope labeled with equipment being bid. CPI Attention David A. Van Buskirk 540 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823. Bids must be received by 12:00 noon March 28, 2013, and will be opened at 1:00pm March 28, 2013. Award will be based upon low bid and review by professionals for meeting specifications and minimum needs of CPI. Low bidder should include submittals of all equipment and not any differences from bid package. All suppliers must provide steel certifications for steel used in manufacturing of equipment. CPI reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Bid packages are available by emailing CPI Owner’s Representative Rick Vilello at rickvilello@hotmail.com. Electronic and hard copies will be sent upon request. Questions Rick Vilello 570-263-0578. 03/14

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SPACIOUS 3 bdrom, 1.5 bath house rent in Lemont. Avail immed. 2 story home hardwood floors/washer, dryer hook up, and plenty storage space. Off street parking, water, sewer and trash removal inc. $1325/mo, $1175mo mowing/snow removal. Call Dave (814) 574-8920

PORT MATILDA/ STORMSTOWNOWN ROOM Two single-occupancy rooms available for rent $400 & $450 Utilities Included Available Now! Available in Spacious, Modern, Friendly House in Peaceful, Attractive Surroundings GREAT house with modern appliances, lots of space, fully-furnished common areas. You’ll have your own, unfurnished, carpeted room and share this large house with 3 other people. House also has back patio with barbecue grill, large yards in front and back, outdoor fire pit, and also ample parking. No pets, non-smoking. Just a mile to Way Fruit Farm Store, just 2 miles to a Brothers Pizza location, and just a few miles to a convenience store/gas station open til midnight. Modern washer/dryer/ oven/ microwave/dishwasher, and common-area cable; equipped TVs already in place. Feel free and encouraged to call and/or text and/or email to arrange a time/date to check out the place. EMAIL: AwesomeHouse37@ gmail.com PHONE: 571.214.6531 (talk and/or text)

ADVERTISE in the Centre County Gazette Classifieds. Call 814238-5051.

Bright, open living area in this convenient condo in Amitie 2! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom end unit is ready for move-in. Great entry area that can be used as an office, efficient kitchen with updated dishwasher and range/oven overlooks the large living room. Balcony backs to the park, set up your grill and relax! New carpet throughout the living area, hallway and bedrooms and a new heating and A/C unit! Updated bathroom with new floor, sink, cabinetry and commode. Convenient to CATA bus, campus, high school, shopping. Nothing left to do but move in and enjoy! Everything included except electric and heat (gas). Lease available now through August 31, 2013. $1000. 814-280-2130

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER SEEKS WORK Flyers, resumes, brochures, letter heads, business cards, labels, ads, posters, tickets, newsletters, catalogs, books/jackets, logos, menus, programs, church bulletins, mail inserts, invitations. Fast, economical. (814) 237-2024

COMPUTER REPAIR 40 years electronic repair experience. I will pick up and return your unit for free. Quick turnaround. Low cost estimates. Specialize in broken power jacks, overheating, startup problems. Can fix any problem. Fully insured. 814-353-2976

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WHO WANTS TO LEAVE HOME WHEN YOU’RE SICK??? -Now you don’t have to! In-home medical care provided by a Family Nurse Practitioner Non-emergent eval and management of common illnesses and minor injures 814-954-1674 idealhealthandwellness @gmail.com

SCOOTER RENTALS Don’t have a car? Hate the bus? Want more independence? We have the solution! Rent a scooter for a day or so, or for as long as you want. The longer you rent, the less it costs. Visit our website for more details www.campus skooters.com

WEDDING MUSIC Allegria Ensemble musicians 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 Dirtbusters Professional Carpet Cleaners FAMILY OWNED FOR 22 YEARS (814) 696-1601 2013 Specials are as following: 1 room- $40 2 rooms of carpet cleaning- $59.90 2 room/steps/hall- $89.95 5area special- $139.95 Call for special/work guarantee (814) 696-1601

2011 MAZDA CX-7 All Wheel Drive Touring Edition SUV for sale by owner. Great shape still under factory warranty. Loaded with many amenities including heated leather seats. 33,369 miles. Kelly Blue Book value is $17,500 Also has 4 new tires- a $750 value. Wholesale trade-in value is $16,600 for the touring edition. We have just reduced this to $16,500! LESS THAN DEALER TRADE VALUE! Phone 814-571-9563, Ron.

38 BIBLE commentaries. $115. (814) 364-9372 DOMED clothes trunk. Good condition. $150. (814) 387-6501

GOLF BALLS good condition. 300 available. .20 each. Call (814) 867-2698

HANDYMAN SERVICES Licensed and insured. Low prices. Landscape work. Fall cleanup. Paint, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, flooring, cleanup.... indoor, outdoor. New product assembly. No job too small!! 814-360-6860

2003 FORD ESCAPE 4 wheel drive. Alpine speakers installed, Alpine head unit. Inspected until 12/13. Exterior/Interior: Very good condition Exterior: black w/ black rims. Roof rack, towing hitch, 204k+ miles. Oil changed: every 2,5003,000 miles. $4500. Text: (814) 574-1840

1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE: 88,000 original miles. Garage kept. V8 5.2 engine. Quadratrack. Goes anywhere. Tailgate needs work. Runs Great. $4,750 814355-0556

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie Pkg. This truck is in excellent condition 62500 extremely low miles. 4.7 liter V8 engine, fully loaded, Leather interior, Power Heated seats, AM/FM Stereo Multi CD Changer, Stering wheel radio control buttons 712-389-4200

1994 MOBILE HOME Located in the Milesburg area 14x67, 3 bdrm. Appliances included. New insulated windows. $25,000. (814) 571-4040

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