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May 24-30, 2012

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Fire carnival set for weekend By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette

BOALSBURG — For more than 50 years, the annual Boalsburg Carnival has provided area residents with a Memorial Day weekend full of rides, games and food. This year will be no different. As one of the biggest fundraisers for the Boalsburg Fire Company, the carnival runs May 24-28 at the carnival grounds located behind Station 3 in Boalsburg. “The carnival is five days of rides, a parade, food stands and games. It’s a place where a lot of people come back for Memorial Day weekend, a place to get together and to see people they might not see too often. It is homecoming of sorts for many,” carnival marketer Greg Alters said. Boalsburg Fire Company president and carnival chairman Nate Frey said the volunteer firefighter department began planning for this year’s carnival about two months ago. “We have put in countless hours to make sure the carnival works,” he said. During the planning, Frey and his com-

spend as much money and ride all the rides.” The parade will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday night. The carnival will open following the end of the parade. Frey said the parade will be composed of fire apparatuses, bands and other community groups. “It’s like the Boalsburg Memorial Day parade. A lot of people come in from all over to see our parade,” he said. The community gathering in support of the carnival and parade, and in turn, the volunteer fire company, is what both Frey and Alters find as one of the best aspects of the event. “The fire company and the time when we get together and spend a lot of time trying to put on a good event for the community is huge. The big thing is that it’s a community event more than anything,” Alters said. “It is great to see people showing support to their local fire company. The more people that come and show their faces means a lot to us,” Frey said. For more information call (814) 4667367.

mittee booked Sunshine Shows of Middleburg as the midway providers. Rides will include classics like the Ferris wheel, spinning tea cups and a merry-goround, along with other fun-packed rides for carnival-goers of all ages. Frey said the fire company will be taking care of the food stands, which will include carnival favorites like barbecue chicken, hot sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries. The fire company will also be holding bingo in the truck room of the station on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. A 50/50 drawing will be pulled on Monday night, the last night of the carnival. Thursday will be the first of two wristband nights. Wristbands will provide carnival-goers with unlimited ride access on the midway at a lower cost than tickets. Thursday’s wristband event will run from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Another wristband event will be held on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. “Wristband nights are much more cost effective for families. They get to ride unlimited for four hours,” Alters said. “It’s a good deal so they can come and try not to

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CARNIVAL ATMOSPHERE: The Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival kicks off on May 24.

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WINE COUNTRY: Elwin Stewart, co-owner of the new Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery, stands on his property, located on Foxpointe Dr. in State College.

Winery bottles passion for vine By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — Elwin Stewart was all smiles. As the morning sun softly grazed his Centre County cropland, one could tell by his face that he knew great things were on the horizon.

As it turns out, a lifelong love of grapes, nature and agriculture just happen to be the perfect recipe for cultivating a winery. Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery may still be ripening, but its progress and plans are as sweet as its grapes. Owned with Stewart’s wife, Barb Christ, Happy Valley Vine-

yard and Winery is located at 576 S. Foxpointe Drive in State College, on a farm Stewart and Christ bought in 1994. Though the winery isn’t scheduled to open until October, it’s already making its mark in the community. Now a regular ven-

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Mudd Run tests mettle

TRIAL BY FIRE: Competitors in the 2011 Mudd Run navigated their way through one of the obstacles on the course.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — A golf course is more than fairways, greens and bunkers. Keeping a golf course in tiptop shape is harder than one might think. Penn State University features one of the best Turfgrass Management Programs in the world. Every year, students from across the globe descend on University Park to get one of the finest turf educations available. Dr. John Kaminski is the director of the Turfgrass Management Program at Penn State. The Centre County Gazette recently sat down with Kaminski to learn more about turfgrass management, general golf course maintenance and what makes the Penn State program one of the best in the land. CCG: Penn State features one of the best turfgrass management programs in the country. What is it about Penn State that makes students want to come here? JK: Penn State has had a tradition of producing some of the best turfgrass managers in the

world for over 50 years. There’s a famous saying that goes something like, “The sun never sets on a Penn State variety or a Penn State student.” I think that the global success of our graduates is a major factor of why peoDR. JOHN ple come to KAMINSKI Penn State to study turfgrass. We also offer a range of educational options from a Certificate in Golf Course Management to a Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science. Our programs are now also offered online through Penn State’s World Campus making it a truly global educational program. CCG: Tell our readers a little more about turfgrass management — specifically golf course maintenance. Why is it important? JK: If you take away the golf course from a golf club what are

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BOALSBURG — No “Landslide” nor “Rats Nest” can keep any “hardcore” man or woman from the finish line this fall during the area’s first ever Hardcore Mudd Run. Scheduled for Sept. 8 and 9 at Tussey Mountain, the event is a 6½-mile run with

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20 obstacles up and down the mountain, registration director and co-founder Todd Baney said. “(This event is for) anyone who likes to have fun and have a bit of a challenge,” Baney said. “Our mean average age of registered participants is currently 35 years old.”

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Front and Centre PENSION CRISIS: Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jake Corman, R-Centre, says the time has come to discuss changing the public pension system. Page 4 FLY LIKE AN EAGLE: Three members of State College Boy Scout Troop 375 recently earned Eagle Scout designations. Page 11 TITLE SHOT: The Bellefonte Area High School softball team is on the hunt for another PIAA championship. Page 21

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Judge refuses to delay Jerry Sandusky’s trial By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press

HARRISBURG — The June child sexabuse trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will not be delayed, a judge ruled Monday. The one-sentence order by Judge John Cleland did not explain his reasons, but it means the case will very likely begin with jury selection inside a central Pennsylvania courthouse in barely two weeks. Sandusky lawyer Joe Amendola had asked for the delay on May 9, arguing that he needed more time to find and interview witnesses, and that pending criminal charges against two Penn State administrators made them unavailable as witnesses. He said without the delay, he was concerned he would not be able to represent Sandusky effectively and adequately. Sandusky, 68, faces 52 criminal counts for alleged abuse of 10 boys over 15 years,

allegations he has repeatedly denied. Jury selection is scheduled to begin June 5, with jurors chosen from the State College area, where Sandusky lives. The ruling was among a set of decisions issued on Monday in which Cleland, among other things: ■ Ordered prosecutors to disclose “uncharged misconduct evidence” against Sandusky by May 30. ■ Required defense lawyers to provide prosecutors reports by experts or of physical exams, mental examinations or scientific tests they plan to use as part of their case by May 30. ■ Ordered prosecutors to file their written responses by the end of the day Friday to Sandusky’s efforts to have the charges against him thrown out. ■ Declined to get involved in the defense’s effort to get grand jury materials earlier than currently planned. Sandusky lawyer Karl Rominger and a

Borough budget on track By NATE MINK StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — The year-end budget report for State College showed to be ontarget in 2011, with a couple of notable variances. Unanticipated increases in state aid for pension plans pumped $627,000 into the general fund, and the parking fund received an $850,000 increase because of the last payment on the Fraser Centre. Additionally, State College Borough Council members received the first quarter budget report for 2012, and that was "on track," with no notable variances. General fund expenditures are 22.58 percent of the total budget, up 3.11 percent from last year. Other items of note from Monday night’s meeting:

Council voted 6-1 to approve the green certification bond for the newly re-zoned 254 E. Beaver Ave. building. A developer is required to pay a performance bond of $100 times the gross floor area of the extra floor. That would total $900,000. Council voted 5-2 to approve the landuse map, with the exception of three areas, including the Pugh Street Corridor and Atherton Street Corridor, which council will further study. Council heard various items for the 2013-2017 capital improvement plan. Among them: More cameras in the downtown area as well as the Highlands neighborhood, a second police motorcycle, valued at $28,000. Council unanimously approved street closings for the first-ever 4th Fest parade on July 4.

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Corman: Public pension issue must be examined By MARC LEVY Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s approach to a looming spike in pension obligations for state and public school employees should include a discussion of reducing the cost of current workers’ future benefits, even if it means challenging state constitutional law that has traditionally protected such benefits, a top state lawmaker said Monday. The $1.1 billion the state is paying for pensions this year is scheduled to rise to $4.3 billion in five years. The obligation will triple for school districts over the same period. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jake Corman, R-Centre, said that pension changes “absolutely, positively” have to happen and that he hopes a plan will be in place with the annual state budget that is to be assembled one year from now. “There’s no tax increase that is palatable, there’s no spending cuts that are palatable to make room for the contributions of where this pension obligation would go for the state,” Corman said dur-

ing an appearance at a Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon in Harrisburg. “The school districts would all begin to go in the red.” Meanwhile, the administration of Gov. Tom Corbett is still developing ideas, but looking at future benefits for current employees is part of its analysis, a spokesman said. In recent weeks, Corbett has raised the subject with top lawmakers and said his administration is analyzing legal issues involved with pension changes in hopes that the Legislature will address it next year. His spokesman, Kevin Harley, said potential changes for current employees will be part of that discussion “because the current system is not sustainable.” Currently, about 385,000 people are considered active employees in the state’s two major retirement systems, the Public School Employees’ Retirement System and the State Employees’ Retirement System. Analysts say the state’s options to smooth out the cost spike are extremely limited, particularly after a 2010 law deferred billions of dollars by spreading the unfunded accrued liability further into the future, blunting what would have been an even steeper spike.

Spanier earned $1.1M in ’11 By NATE MINK StateCollege.Com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Ex-Penn State President Graham Spanier earned nearly $1.1 million in the 2011 fiscal year, the Chronicle of Higher Education reported Monday, making him the third-highest paid president of a public university. Ohio State’s E. Gordon Gee earned about $1.99 million, and Texas A&M’s Michael D. McKinney made about $1.97 million, according to the annual Chronicle survey. Spanier was fired Nov. 9. He recently accepted a position in Washington dealing

with national security. According to Penn State, the total compensation for Spanier was $1,106,585 in the calendar year of 2010. This total includes base compensation of $660,002 (which is a composite of six months at $620,004 and six months at $700,000 and bonus and other compensation of $446,583). From Jan. 1, 2011, to Nov. 9, the total compensation for Spanier was $711,051 (this includes base pay of $600,274 and benefits and other compensation of $110,777), according to the university. Penn State is withholding disclosure of Spanier’s future payments, citing confidentiality.

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that public justification,” McLaughlin said. McLaughlin also pointed out that the unfunded liability of the plan will still have to be paid and any proposed changes may not do much to reduce the costs. For years, retirement system officials and pension specialists within the executive and legislative branches have warned that the state faced tough choices beginning in 2012. Cost-of-living adjustments, a generous pension enhancement in 2001, investment losses during the recession and the dotcom bubble, two deferments and years of underfunding by the state have led to this point. Meanwhile, many employees have paid more than 6 percent or 7 percent of their salaries into the system and labor unions are likely to fight any attempt to reduce employee benefits. “Inevitably, if that were to occur, there would be a legal challenge that could take a very long time,” said Wythe Keever, a spokesman for the state’s largest teachers’ union, the PSEA. “The bottom line is this would not solve a short-term fiscal challenge for the General Assembly in crafting a budget.”

Corbett declines to talk PSU at military service By NATE MINK StateCollege.com

BOALSBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett was on hand for Sunday’s tribute to the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 28th Infantry Division in Boalsburg, the featured keynote speaker at the ceremony honoring the unit. “This was a very moving one to me,” Corbett said. “I choked back a couple times because this is about our men and women, young men and women and older men and women who have gone to war to defend our country, to defend our Commonwealth, who haven’t come back. But it’s also recognition to those who are here who are still serving.” That was the extent of Corbett’s comments. He declined questions on extending the statute of limitations. Prosecutors in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case recently had a judge change the date of the Lasch shower incident by 13 months. The significance is this puts the alleged crime outside the statute of limitations, meaning Tim Curley and Gary Schultz, two Penn State officials also charged in connection with the case, will likely see their failure to report charge dropped. The statute of limitations currently lasts

10 years. The date change, from March 2002 to Feb. 2001, means prosecutors missed the time limit by nine months. Curley and Schultz were indicted in Nov. 2011. Both men also are charged with perjury, but that charge could also be in jeopardy because of the date change, according to Wes Oliver, a law professor for Widener who has studied the Sandusky case and has sat in on some of its court proceedings. Corbett, who served in the division from 1971-1984, also declined questions on Penn State, his pending university Board of Trustees appointments and state funding. In other words, he set the agenda, and it was Sunday’s ceremony or nothing. “It’s to remind people while they sleep the Guard is out there,” Corbett said, “the first respondents are out there on a regular basis protecting them so they can sleep.” The 28th Division, founded in 1879, is the oldest division in the U.S. Armed Forces. Members served during World War I, World War II and the Korean War, as well as Afghanistan and Iraq. During roll call, when the names were read of those who have fallen in service since Sept. 11, tears streamed down the cheeks of women in the crowd, estimated in the hundreds.

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Started by area firefighters Gideon Schwartz and Richard Olsen, the event raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network and Umuryango Children’s Network, an orphanage in Rwanda, Baney said. “I am personally looking forward to handing a check to CMN,â€? he said. “It will also be really fun to watch as people finish the course and start telling their stories about it. I am really happy to be a part of bringing a mud run to central Pennsylvania.â€? Baney said he will be taking on the course with friends, many of whom he hasn’t seen in more than 25 years. “I am looking forward to (seeing) them all,â€? he said. “We all went to school together until ninth grade. It will be a nice reunion. I ‌ just want to make sure everyone has fun.â€? For those who may be participating in this type of event for the first time, Baney offers this advice: “Have fun, and remember: You are only competing against yourself,â€? he said. “Let people help you out when you need it.â€? After the challenge, awards will be presented in a variety of categories, including “Best Birthday Suitâ€? and “Largest Team Completed.â€? According to the website, HMRs also will be held in Jiminy Peak, Mass., this November and next June, with others coming

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Pa. high court judge faces charges By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — State Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin was charged Friday with illegally using her taxpayer-funded staff in her campaigns for a seat on the state’s highest court in a scheme that ensnared her sister, a senator awaiting sentencing on similar charges. Orie Melvin said outside court that she will vigorously defend herself against the nine criminal charges, which a grand jury report called a “tale of corruption� that she “actively condoned and even promoted.� “I am a woman of faith,� Orie Melvin said. “My faith will see me through this. And I will not resign because of these politically motivated charges.� The high court relieved her of judicial and administrative duties Friday, but she remains a Supreme Court justice, on the payroll with a $195,000 salary and full benefits. The court also ordered Orie Melvin’s Pittsburgh office sealed to secure records, files and equipment that are property of the court. Also Friday, the state Judicial Conduct Board filed disciplinary charges against Orie Melvin. It asked that she be suspended with pay pending a trial before the Court of Judicial Discipline on the allegations that her conduct violated the state constitution and the Code of Judicial Conduct. The charges come two months after her sister Republican state Sen. Jane Orie was convicted of 14 counts of theft of services, conflict of interest and forgery charges. The grand jury report said Orie Melvin and her staff used personal email accounts to shield the actual email addresses that generated the messages, hiding the fact that political activities were being handled by the staffers while they were on the state payroll. Orie Melvin also used her state-paid telephone line to solicit support from hundreds of Republican committee members around the state, the report said. Lisa Sasinoski, a former law clerk, told the grand jury that Orie Melvin’s aide and sister, Janine Orie, ordered her to work the polls for Orie Melvin in the 2003 election. Sasinoski testified that she told Orie Melvin after the election that the illegal campaign activities needed to end; the next day, she was fired. The grand jury found evidence that “Superior Court personnel, court-provided facilities, and court-supplied office equipment� were used in the 2003 and 2009 elections. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts said this is apparently only the second time a sitting justice has faced criminal charges. Justice Rolf Larsen was accused in

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1993 of using the names of court employees to fraudulently obtain prescription drugs. He was removed from the bench when the charges were filed and was convicted the following year. Gov. Tom Corbett said that while the charges against Orie Melvin will be resolved in court, “her arrest should serve as a reminder to public officials that no one is above the law.� The grand jury investigation began in 2009 when an intern in Sen. Orie’s office complained to the district attorney’s office that she’d seen the lawmaker’s staff doing campaign work for Orie Melvin just days before she was elected to the high court. Orie Melvin’s sisters Jane and Janine Orie initially went on trial together early last year on campaign corruption charges, but their cases were split after the judge overseeing the case declared a mistrial, saying one document was so obviously fake that “even Ray Charles� could see it. An examination of the exhibits by a U.S. Secret Service document expert resulted in forgery, perjury and evidence tampering charges in Sen. Orie’s next trial. Sen. Orie is scheduled to be sentenced next month. Her attorney has said in court filings that she would resign before that. Janine Orie is suspended from her job as an aide to Orie Melvin. She’s charged with directing the taxpayer-funded staffs of both sisters to perform campaign work. Her attorney, Jim DePasquale, told The Associated Press on Friday that he expects prosecutors to attempt to try Janie Orie with Orie Melvin but that he will oppose that. Orie Melvin started her judicial career as a municipal judge in 1985. She was elected to a 10-year term on the high court that runs through 2019. The absence of Orie Melvin, a Republican, leaves the court evenly divided between the parties, with review of the politically charged legislative reapportionment matter potentially returning before the court. The Supreme Court in January by a 4-3 vote threw out the last set of district maps and the reapportionment commission hasn’t yet had a final vote on a new version. Associated Press writer Peter Jackson contributed to this story from Harrisburg.

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Giant gets OK to begin selling beer on premises By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com

STATE COLLEGE — The Northland Center Giant may not be selling beer by Memorial Day, but it has gotten one step closer. The Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors approved a liquor license transfer last night between Potter Township and Ferguson Township to Giant Food Stores, 255 Northland Center. A public hearing on May 7 was pushed through to a resolution on the authorization Monday night at the supervisor’s meeting. Approval by the board is only one hurdle for Giant. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board still has to accept the conditions set forth by the board of supervisors for the transfer to

be finalized. A spokesman for Giant said the final application will be submitted for approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, which will put into motion the construction of a cafÊlike dining area where patrons can also purchase beer. It will be beer only, no wine or liquor. Should the Liquor Control Board accept the application, this will be the third Giant with beer purveying privileges in the region, with one in the Poconos and another in Indiana, Pennsylvania, under the Martin’s name. Currently, the only State College supermarket with a cafÊ-style setup with beer and other alcoholic beverages available for purchase is Wegmans, 345 Colonnade Blvd.

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Winery, from page 1 dor at the North Atherton Farmers’ Market in downtown State College, the winery’s “big sellers” Stewart said, are the Happy Valley and Appalachia Reds, Traminette, Geisenheim Riesling, Three Sisters, Cayuga white semi-dry, Royal White and Fox Pointe blush. A member of the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail, Happy Valley produces about 20 different wines, with one of its most significant being a Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Stewart said. There are nine acres of grapes grown on the property, Stewart said, and most grapes are intra-specific hybrids or French-American hybrids. They are bred and selected for wine quality and winter hardiness, Stewart explained, which means they are able to survive central Pennsylvania winters. Stewart and Christ also grow some French cultivars, and are expanding plantings to include additional red cultivars, Stewart said.

A LOVE THAT GREW OVER A LIFETIME The idea for Stewart’s winery, he said, started a “really long time ago.” “The germ of the idea’s been with me most of my life,” he said. Stewart spent his summers as a young-

ster in Riverside, Calif., picking table grapes to earn money for school clothes, he said. It was during this time that he discovered he really enjoyed being outside and interacting with the older adults, he said. Later, as a graduate student in Oregon, Stewart began making homemade wine for personal use, he said. “At that time mostly it was fruit wine,” he said. “Blackberries were common.” Plums, apples and other fruit were abundant and free for picking, he said. “(I started) honing my skills as a wine maker,” Stewart said. Stewart continued to make homemade wine throughout his life, he said. In 1994, he and Christ bought what was originally known as the Old Grubb Farm, and made it their own. At 28 acres, the farm was “too much land to mow all the grass,” Stewart said, so they started renting out some of the farmland. Then, in 1999, he had an idea. “(I had) been thinking about a retirement activity,” Stewart said, “and we started planting grapes.” Stewart and Christ grew grapes commercially and sold them to Mount Nittany Winery, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and, on a limited scale, to Hunter’s Valley Winery in Liverpool. Farming grapes proved difficult for Stewart and Christ to cover all the farm’s costs and make a profit, Stewart said, so he and Christ decided to take the “next big step” and develop a winery. The process started about six years ago, Stewart said, and involved obtaining a variety of permits and licenses.

A “REAL, FARM-BASED WINE EXPERIENCE”

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ABOUT 20 different wines are produced by the Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery. Kaminski, from page 1 you left with? All of the hard work that goes into maintaining the grass on a golf course requires a tremendous amount of knowledge about a lot of subjects. Golf course superintendents not only have to know agronomics, pest management and chemistry, they must also be sound in communications, business management, accounting and many other facets. It’s definitely not just about mowing and watering as many may think. CCG: How much work is it to maintain a golf course? What are the economics like? JK: Golf course budgets range from a few hundred thousand to over $2 million per year. For golf courses in the United States, labor costs usually account for over 50 percent of that. The day in the life of a golf course maintenance crew usually starts in the early morning hours to make sure the course is ready when the first golfer steps on the tee. In many cases, the morning maintenance practices are being completed just ahead of play. CCG: How many hours are put into maintaining a course during a typical week? JK: This is a tough one to answer. In general, workers on the maintenance crew can expect to work 50-plus hours per week during the growing season with some working in excess of 80 hours per week. For the management crew, it’s not uncommon for them to work several weeks on end without a day off. Many people wonder what would possess someone to work so hard for

What makes Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery unique is that it’s a farm-based winery, and currently has the largest vineyard in Centre County, with nine acres of vines, Stewart said. When people visit, he said, they will get a “real, farm-based wine experience.” Stewart and Christ also attempt to be as “green” as possible when it comes to the production systems, Stewart said, and to the extent possible use an IPM approach to growing grapes. This means there is a minimal and effective use of pesticides and soft chemicals in the production process, Stewart explained, and a focus on mechanical wheat control. In adhering to the farm feel, the winery’s retail sales building, which hasn’t

so long. The golf course maintenance industry is a unique family of individuals who love what they do, love working outside and love seeing the results of all of their hard work. It’s an amazing group of individuals. CCG: How can golfers help keep their favorite courses in tiptop shape? JK: Golfers can help with the maintenance of the course in many ways. Simple things like replacing divots and fixing ballmarks can aid the quick recovery of the greens and fairways. I think that many golfers just don’t know how much their habits impact the quality of turf during the stressful periods. Simply avoiding stressed or roped off areas on a golf course can be the difference between the turf surviving or dying. Many golfers, including me at times, often want to take the easiest route and don’t always think of what’s best for the course. CCG: What are some of the challenges that staff face in maintaining area courses? JK: I think the biggest challenge that many golf courses are feeling right now is the economy. Every industry, including the golf course maintenance industry, is being asked to do more with less. All of this comes at a time when fuel and fertilizer prices are at their highest. The demand for quality conditions continues to increase as well. At some point something’s got to give. CCG: How has technology helped in maintaining golf courses? JK: Technology continues to advance the maintenance of golf courses, but I believe that we

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ELWIN STEWART, co-owner of Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery, left, and Cody Edling, assistant wine maker, take a break from tank work at the vineyard. been built yet, will have a timber frame, Stewart said. The farm has been around since the 1800s, he said, so the timber frame construction really honors its history. “Thematically we’re trying to stay true to the farm theme,” he said. In addition to wine, Happy Valley will sell wine openers, T-shirts and anything else “related to the wine experience,” Stewart said, based on customer interest and demand. However, the winery’s main focus remains on the wine experience itself, Stewart said. “(We’ll be) making high quality wine and providing excellent customer service,” he said. “It will be something I think the neighborhood will be proud of.”

from green to red, Stewart said. Grapes that produce white wines are lighter in color, he said. During this whole process, wine is also being made, Stewart said. “The fall is an extremely intense period of time for wine making,” he said. Picking is usually complete by Oct. 15, he said, and “most of the wine (is) in the tanks by the end of October.” By springtime, some of the wine is ready for bottling and release, Stewart said. Typically, white wines are ready earlier, since red wine can take anywhere from one year to 16 months to age, depending on its style. Stewart said Happy Valley Winery’s employees are very flexible when it comes to the work they do. “(We’re a) small crew with lots of jobs,” he said.

THE PRODUCTION PROCESS On any given day, there are three employees, including Stewart, who work in the vineyard on a regular basis, Stewart said. However, production begins in February. For three to four days a week in February, winery workers prepare the vines, or do what’s called “pruning” the vineyards. This typically takes 20 to 25 hours a week per person, he said. This goes on until around this time of year, Stewart said. Once this is done, employees begin cleaning trunks and positioning chutes through the catch wires. Then, most of the work is vineyard maintenance until late July up to veraison, which is when the grapes change in color

have just scratched the surface. Technology like GPS, mobile phone applications and other software will play a large role not only in the maintenance practices but also on the ability of superintendents to work more efficiently. For instance, companies are now adding global positioning systems to equipment to more precisely apply pesticides. Superintendents can track where the problems are, put the information into the system and the sprayer will turn on and off at the appropriate spots. This has the ability to not only reduce pesticide use, but also to save the club money in the long run. Farmers have been using this technology for years to precisely harvest their crops, but the turf industry is just now starting to see some of this equipment make its way to golf courses. CCG: How have advances in equipment helped with the process of maintaining courses? JK: This is one area that has changed the most in the past 10 to 20 years. Equipment improvements have been one of the biggest things to advance golf course maintenance. Mowers are now lighter than before and superintendents are able to lower mowing heights (which in part is responsible for green speed) to less than 0.1. inch. Other advances include more precise equipment for fertilizer and pesticide applications. All of these advances help to improve standards while at the same time create a smaller environmental footprint. For more information about Penn State’s turfgrass programs, visit www.turf.psu.edu.

HAPPY VALLEY WINERY’S PLACE IN HAPPY VALLEY Stewart said he is “so impressed” with all the vendors he’s been working with at the North Atherton Farmers’ Market. The people are friendly, he said, and bring to the table quality products. Being a part of the farmers’ market is a good way to meet people, Stewart said, and helps create anticipation for the winery’s retail sales store. He said Happy Valley will continue to sell its products every Saturday at the North Atherton market through October. “We all really just had a great time,” he said. For more information, visit www.thehappyvalleywinery.com.

Paterno earned $13.4M pension By GENARO C. ARMAS Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE — Joe Paterno earned a state pension of $13.4 million for his 61-year coaching career at Penn State. Paterno’s family said Tuesday through a spokesman that Paterno’s widow, Sue, would receive an initial payment of $10.1 million by the end of May, with the rest to be paid out over the next two years. The calculations were made through the standard formula for anyone in the State Employees’ Retirement System, according to his family. Paterno never accessed his pension. State law outlines how retirement benefits are calculated. All SERS members receive the same consideration, retirement system spokeswoman Pam Hile said. Paterno family spokesman Dan McGinn said the family also planned to donate $1.5 million to Penn State-related or State College-area charities. Paterno died in January at age 85, less than three months after being ousted by trustees in the aftermath of child sexual abuse charges against retired defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. Paterno began working at Penn State as an assistant coach in 1950 before being promoted to head coach in 1966. He held Division I records for head-coaching tenure at one school and career victories, with 409.

The Hall of Famer had a compensation package from Penn State worth $1.02 million last year, making him the university’s top earner, according to an openrecords report released by the university in May 2011. But the formula to calculate the pension could account for no more than $240,000 in salary, the family said. The Penn State report doesn’t include compensation from outside the university that top coaches typically collect, like endorsement deals. Still, Paterno’s total compensation paled in comparison to many of college football’s other well-known coaches, especially since Penn State won two national titles under Paterno. For instance, Alabama pays Nick Saban more than $4.6 million a year, while Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops earns nearly $4 million. “Financial gain was never Coach Paterno’s top priority,” McGinn said. “He believed he was fortunate to work with great young men at one of the country’s premier academic institutions.” Including the $1.5 million in donations announced Tuesday, McGinn said the Paternos have given roughly $9 million to Penn State or other charitable causes. That would include roughly $4 million to help in part build a campus library which bears the family’s name, and endow faculty positions and scholarships.

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Government programs help in tough times The last time I heard the term “entitlement programs” uttered derisively by some politician, I decided to take stock of how many of these so-called “big government” programs I had personally benefited from. I received federal student loans, enabling me to attend college and graduate school when my family could not afford to help me. I received basic health and contraceptive services through Planned Parenthood while my husband and I were getting an education and had no insurance. After my husband and I had jobs, a home and children, we received the standard tax deductions for interest on our mortgage payments and for child care. And finally, I received part-time unemployment benefits when my job of 16 years at a non-profit hospital was eliminated. Now retired, my husband and I receive Medicare and Social Security benefits. So far, the list seemed pretty typical of many members of our pre-baby boom generation who have enjoyed the benefits of a good education and rewarding jobs. However, I realized that I had also benefited indirectly from other government programs, such as Medical Assistance (for an adult daughter and grandchild without insurance and for my 93-year-old mother with dementia, when her personal savings were exhausted). Without these basic support services, I would certainly have had to leave the work force and/or been unable to save for retirement. I no longer ask whether these programs should be funded, but how we can continue to fund them. I, for one, am willing to pay my fair share of taxes to provide all citizens with basic health, education and employment opportunities in times of need. Carol B. Anderson State College

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Are filibusters unconstitutional? Common Cause, a liberal advocacy group, recently announced it was bringing a lawsuit challenging Senate filibusters. Filibusters allow individual senators to delay legislation until it receives the backing of 60 senators — a “supermajority” of the chamber’s 100 members. The result: Bills can’t pass without permission of the minority party. “That’s unacceptable,” said Common Cause’s Bob Edgar. “It’s an affront to our democracy and not the way the Senate was supposed to work. And it has real consequences for real people.” Is the filibuster unconstitutional? Or is it a necessary check on government excess? Columnists Ben Boychuk and Joel Mathis debate the issue.

JOEL MATHIS The filibuster stinks. And the Founders would hate it. Alexander Hamilton and James Madison never explicitly mentioned the filibuster when they wrote The Federalist Papers urging that the Constitution be adopted. But both wrote against allowing legislative minorities to veto the will of the majority. Doing so would probably destabilize the American Joel Mathis, government, joelmmathis@ Hamilton warned gmail.com, is a in Federalist 22: writer in “Two-thirds of Philadelphia. the people of America could not long be persuaded ... to submit their interests to the management and disposal of onethird,” he wrote, later adding: “We forget how much good may be prevented, and how much ill may be produced, by the power of hindering the

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doing what may be necessary.” And in Federalist 58, Madison wrote against a proposal that would allow congressmen to block legislation simply by not showing up to sessions of the House of Representatives. “It would be no longer the majority that would rule: the power would be transferred to the minority,” he wrote. It was clear he regarded that as a bad thing. Jimmy Stewart glamorized the filibuster in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” but the tool has a mostly sordid history: For most of the 20th century, it prevented the passage of civil rights legislation; more recently, it has been used so often that it prevents most attempts at governance. As The Washington Post noted, there were 16 filibusters between 1840 and 1900; there were 130 between 2009 and 2010. The filibuster is making self-government impossible. The Constitution wasn’t created just to limit government, after all, but to empower government to actually take action when needed. The filibuster is at odds with that vision. Common Cause’s lawsuit will probably fail. The Senate is clearly allowed to make its own rules. But the rules need to change, because they’re creating a crisis of governance.

BEN BOYCHUK It seems like a lifetime ago, but in the middle of part of the last decade, liberals made a passionate case for the maintaining the filibuster as a bulwark against conservative extremism — a term applied to many of George W. Bush’s judicial nominees. Conservatives, in turn, made a passionate case that filibusters — at least in the case of judicial nominations — are flatly unconstitutional. Today, the arguments are essentially the same. Only the positions have changed. But who can forget the high drama of the 108th and 109th Congresses? Bush’s judges languished in senatorial purgatory. Republican senators threatened to exercise the “nuclear

option,” which in reality was nothing more than a rule change forcing an end to unlimited debate on judicial nominations. After the 2004 election, Republicans had enough seats to drop the Big One. But a bipartisan group of senators — the so-called “Gang of 14” — averted legislative Armageddon by forging a compromise in which seven Democrats would no longer vote with their party to filibuster judicial nominees “except in extraordinary circumstances.” As with any compromise, just about everyone had something to complain about. But the great takeaway was how relatively inconsequential the drama was — and how inconsequential the Common Cause lawsuit will be. We can agree or disagree about the utility of a supermajority requirement to close debate on legislation. But the constitutionality of the filibuster should be beyond dispute. The Constitution includes several provisions requiring supermajority approval: impeachment, expelling members of Congress, overriding presidential vetoes, ratifying treaties and, of course, constitutional amendments. The Constitution also clearly states that the Ben Boychuk, Senate has the bboychuk@citypower to “deter- journal.org, is mine the rules of associate editor of its proceedings.” City Journal. No court in the land would presume to say otherwise, Bob Edgar’s high dudgeon notwithstanding. Today, the filibuster is a barrier to “progress.” Next year, odds are the filibuster will be a bulwark for liberty again.

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Summers aren’t like in old days Scripps Howard News Service If you’re a commuter in a city that tends to come to a bumper-to-bumper halt in a snowstorm or an air traveler whose connecting flights are routinely routed through airports prone to prolonged weather delays, this past winter was a pretty good one. If you’re running a ski resort, making maple sugar or plowing driveways, not so good. The Associated Press said it was one of the least-snowy winters on record in the Lower 48, and “Some people called it the year without a winter.” You have passed a certain age if you find this, as some of us do, a welcome development. Here from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are the gee-whiz stats: ■ Last May through April was the hottest 12 months according to national records dating back to 1895. ■ So far this year we’ve had the hottest March, the thirdwarmest April and the fourth-warmest January and February on record. ■ All but two of the summers since 2000 have been warmer than average, and the summer of 2011 was the second-warmest on record. Can we get an “Amen!” for global warming? However, to paraphrase an old expression, it’s a rare balmy breeze that doesn’t blow somebody no good. NOAA says that this summer will be warmer, and in sensitive parts of the country, drier than normal. Only Alaska and sections of the northwestern Lower 48 are forecast to be cooler than normal, and that’s only for June. Some areas of the Southwest could average 1 to 2 degrees higher than normal and half a degree above normal in the East. And no place in the country is expected to be wetter than normal, depriving Mother Nature of a critical firefighting tool. With the heat and several years of drier than average come the attendant problems of drought, water shortages and wildfires. Northern California and Arizona have already had fires that have forced evacuations.

“To see fires to the extent that they are this early isn’t a good sign,” meteorologist Greg Carbin told the AP. We hope your summer is sunny, but not sweltering, and that gently soaking rains fall only at night, and that the fires stay confined to the barbecue pit. If not, you can take comfort in living in a time when weather records are constantly being broken. It’s something to bore your grandchildren with.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Allergy problems are nothing to sneeze at With summer right around the corner and as we look forward to more time outdoors, so many of us also have to deal with seasonal allergies. What should we know to properly prepare our immune systems to aid in dealing with the onslaught of pollen and new airborne inhalants that come with the changing of the seasons? Traditional allergy therapies focus on addressing the IgE-histamine response of individuals with hereditary allergies, typically seen in hay fever and asthma. Decongestants and antihistamines are the conventional drug treatments of choice for these seasonal allergies. Mainstream allergists often use allergy shots. Increasing amounts of allergen extract are injected over time to lessen the symptoms of allergen exposure. Herbalists and naturopaths, like myself, use normalizing herbs called adaptogens, which function through hormone regulation. This discipline focuses on the body’s interaction with the environment and its effect on human health and disease. We typically seek to isolate the individual from allergens and institute dietary changes often coupled with nutritional supplements. Nutritional and herbal regimens can provide relief and support the immune system without the toxic side effects of many prescription medications. Since allergic reactions are inflammatory processes, treating the immune system is paramount. ■ Quercetin, a flavonoid found in fruits, flowers and herbs — may reduce IgE formation, inhibit the release of histamine, and reduce or eliminate allergy symptoms. Additionally, quercetin is said to control asthma as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory compound. ■ Carotenoids, found in fruits and vegetables, are powerful antioxidants and, in part, act to reduce leukotriene production and strengthen the respiratory tract lining. A diet high in carrots, yams, pumpkins, greens and other

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foods high in carotenoids and xanthophylls reduces allergic reactivity. ■ Antioxidants can reduce allergic reactions. Specifically, vitamin C is a powerful antihistamine with both preventive and therapeutic properties. It also suppresses broncho-constriction, which is important for those suffering from allergic symptoms. ■ A high level of vitamin C, with supportive bioflavonoids, is an important part of any good daily dietary regimen. A common allergy recommendation for vitamin C is 1,000 - 2,000 mg three times a day. ■ Garlic has also been shown to suppress the overproduction of IgE. Garlic is also a potent antioxidant herb and immune system stimulator and contains relatively large levels of quercetin. ■ Vitamin A and Zinc may also alleviate allergy symptoms and prevent sinusitis infections. They help to heal the gastrointestinal mucosa, in turn improving or normalizing the antibody response to antigens, which is often misappropriated in people with allergies. ■ Nutritional and herbal medicine may offer benefits for the allergic person by improving general well-being and reducing allergic symptoms. In addition to proper diet, herbs and supplementation can help support the immune system, strengthen the lungs, and help maintain a more controlled response to allergens. Detoxification programs are often beneficial. A body that is less congested is less allergic. Reduced intake of mucous producing foods, such as dairy, wheat, citrus or gluten may prevent the production of catarrh, a thick mucus secretion in the nose and lungs. Reduction of stress may also play an important role in the treatment of allergies. Seasonal allergies are fairly predictable and a proactive approach of supportive foods, herbal and nutritional supplements, as well as minor lifestyle changes, may offset the worst symptoms. Julie A. Wilczynski is a traditional naturopath, counselor of natural health, certified nutritional consultant, certified personal trainer, and yoga and Pilates instructor.

Red Cross urges blood donations From Gazette staff reports The old saying is that April showers brings May flowers. At the American Red Cross, May is also when blood donations tend to begin their summer decline. Officials at the Red Cross are urging local residents to donate blood this month to help create a foundation for an adequate supply of blood for the summer months. “Blood donations typically decline in the summer, beginning in the days prior to the Memorial Day weekend, while the demand from area hospitals for blood products remains constant,” according to John Hagins, CEO, American Red Cross, Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region. “We urge people to make a commitment today to donate blood at the donor center or next blood drive in their community.” Hagins also announced that from May 25 through May 28, all presenting red cell and platelet donors will be entered into a Donor RewardsPLUS drawing for a $500 gas card. Two winners will be selected in the Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region; one red cell donor and one platelet donor. Winners will be given a choice from the following locations: Exxon, BP, Shell, Sheetz or Sunoco.

He added that from May 13 through 31, area Red Cross blood donors can also accumulate bonus Red Cross Donor Rewards points for blood, double red cell or platelet donations made. The Red Cross Rewards Club is a great way to allow blood donors to select the reward of their choice. When donors redeem their Rewards gift certificate, they can choose from hundreds of popular stores, airlines, hotels, theaters, restaurants and more. Donors can earn as little as four points and be eligible to redeem their points for a gift certificate quarterly or at the end of 2012. Blood donors are automatically entered in the Rewards Club when they make a blood, double red cell or platelet donation. The program runs through Dec. 31, 2012. Hagins added that donors with all blood types are needed each day, but there is a frequent high demand for O positive, O negative, A negative and B negative blood types. Donors who have these blood types are urged to regularly donate blood throughout the year to maintain inventory levels. The complete donation process only takes about an hour and 15 minutes, with the actual donation only lasting 10 to 12 minutes.

Dental clinic campaign a success From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Centre Volunteers in Medicine recently announce that the 2012 Dr. Richard M. Madore Dental Campaign has ended and was a success. A large contributing factor to the success of the campaign was the matching gift offered by Ed and Charlene Friedman. All donations were matched, dollar for dollar, up to the first $50,000 by the Friedmans. Monies raised for the campaign are still being finalized, but it has been confirmed the match level has been reached and that this year’s total was a 23 percent increase over the 2011 Madore Dental Campaign. Due to the generosity of so many, the campaign has been a tremendous show of gratitude and respect for the late Dr. Madore, for whom the clinic was renamed. “CVIM givers never cease to amaze me with their support,” said Cheryl White, executive director of CVIM. “It is our hope that all CVIM donors supporting the program will be able to use this annual campaign as a vehicle for their

dental gifts and a yearly celebration of Dr. Madore’s life.” Locally, it is estimated that 20,000 to 30,000 Centre County residents are uninsured. Without insurance coverage, many have no way to pay for even the basic medical and dental services. As a result, there are an increasing number of adults that have never seen a dentist or have not had dental care for a number of years. The current waiting list for dental services at CVIM is over 2,000 patients. Centre Volunteers in Medicine heavily relies on publicly donated funds along with volunteer services from area medical and dental professionals to meet the need of thousands of patients. Many seen by CVIM are classified as the working poor; earning too much to qualify for Medicaid yet not enough to afford medical/dental coverage. The CVIM dental clinic began in 2003. The funds generated from the annual Madore Dental Clinic Campaign will continue to ensure quality dental services can be provided to those Centre County residents who are in most need of them.

Wheezing can signal serious illness in kids Infants and young children are at risk for respiratory illnesses that involve wheezing as a major symptom. Wheezing is a noise that sounds like a high-pitched squeak usually when breathing out. It can be associated with a dry, tight, hacking cough and also nasal flaring. The muscles in a child’s neck, ribs and abdomen can also retract as they move the child’s breath in and out. The two most common wheezing illnesses in young children are bronchiolitis and reactive airway disease. Infants and children can also have actual asthma and wheezing from noninfectious triggers such as allergies, irritants such as cigarette smoke, and temperature (usually cold). The following is a description of these scenarios and how to respond appropriately if your child wheezes. Bronchiolitis is an illness that only affects infants, usually under one year of age. It is most commonly triggered by RSV (respiratory syncitial virus). RSV is very prevalent during the winter months in the United States and causes the common cold in adults and Craig H. Collison, older children. Young infants are susMD, is a pediatriceptible to a lung infection when the cian with Mount bronchioles (small airways) in the Nittany Physician lungs are inflamed and filled with Group and on staff at Mount Nittany mucus, causing wheezing, coughing Medical Center, and possibly respiratory distress. This State College. For susceptibility comes from immature an appointment, defenses in the young infant’s lungs call (814) 355-3626 compared to older children and adults. or visit mountnitOn exam, infants with bronchiolitis tany.org. will have wheezing and trouble breathing that can sometimes lead to albuterol and oxygen treatment. Premature babies are even more susceptible to RSV and its breathing complications. We are fortunate to now have a vaccine to protect premature babies against RSV. Reactive Airway Disease is a form of childhood asthma where kids, under the age of 6, will wheeze whenever they get a cold. This is treated the same way as regular asthma is, with albuterol to relax the airways and steroids to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Fortunately, a large proportion of these kids will “grow out of it” and no longer need treatment when they get older. Adults and children can also have reactive airway disease when they have a significant lung infection like pneumonia. Children with asthma can also wheeze from triggers other than illnesses. Wheezing and coughing can occur when there are allergies to environmental triggers (dust, pollen, molds, etc.) as well as food allergies. This is treated by removing or reducing exposure to the offending allergen. Cigarette smoke is more of an irritant than a true allergen but can also cause wheezing in kids. Reducing the exposure to smoke fixes this issue. The children most at risk for getting an illness that involves wheezing are the following: 1. Children with a family history of asthma. 2. Young infants and especially premature infants who are exposed to RSV. 3. Children with food or environmental allergies. 4. Children who live in homes with exposure to secondhand smoke. The most important question for parents is when to take their wheezing child to the doctor’s office or emergency room. The first time you notice your child wheezing or having a dry, tight cough, the child should be evaluated as soon as possible within 24 hours, ideally in your pediatrician’s office. If there are any signs of breathing problems, bluish color around the lips and mouth, shortness of breath or muscle retractions, the child needs to be seen quickly, if needed through the emergency room. First-time wheezing and any wheezing with breathing distress must be checked quickly. Your pediatrician is trained and able to provide the necessary treatments to treat wheezing both during your child’s illness and also long term if wheezing is a lasting issue for your child.

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4 PSU students selected for internships with MLB By Penn State Live UNIVERSITY PARK — Four Penn State journalism students — the most from any school in the country — have gained the opportunity to cover professional baseball through a coveted summer internship with Major League Baseball (MLB). This is the third consecutive year that students from the College of Communications have provided the most interns to MLB.com to cover teams through the program. From the summer of 2008 through this year, Penn State journalism students will have covered 18 teams. Students selected this year were: ■ Alex Angert of Weston, Fla., who will cover the Los Angeles Dodgers; ■ Jake Kaplan of Ardmore, Pa., who will cover the Philadelphia Phillies; ■ Joe McIntyre of Mullica Hill, N.J., who will cover the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; and ■ Mike Still of Media, Pa., who will cover the St. Louis Cardinals.

Through the program, interns work as associate reporters and produce daily stories and videos for their assigned team. Each intern is required to work for a minimum of 10 weeks, but may have the opportunity to stay throughout the season and into the playoffs. Kaplan, who grew up rooting for the Phillies, could not be more excited to spend a summer working at Citizens Bank Park. “I’ve been saying this is a dream internship, honestly,” Kaplan said. “Covering major league baseball is something I’d love to do full-time in the future.” Along with his knowledge of the Phillies franchise, Kaplan said his experience working on the sports staff of The Daily Collegian for the past three years will help him succeed in this position. “It helped me build a strong foundation, and I learned a lot that I can put to use this summer,” said Kaplan, who has completed internships at The Philadelphia Inquirer and USA Today. Angert said he is excited to assist the

Dodgers beat reporter with his day-to-day duties. Angert served as the sports editor for The Daily Collegian during the spring semester and has experience working in a press box after covering Penn State baseball during the 2010 season. He has also covered Penn State sports for the PatriotNews in Harrisburg. Angert said his hands-on experiences are only possible as a result of the work he has done in the classroom. Classes such as feature reporting, international reporting, in-depth reporting and sports writing have helped him to polish his skills. "I think we’re given a lot of excellent opportunities in the College of Communications, and we get to learn from experienced professors who have already done what we’re trying to do now,” Angert said. Although Angert is nervous about moving across the country, his excitement about the job outweighs any concerns. “I’m excited to be working at a baseball stadium every single day,” he said. “It’s

pretty surreal that I’m getting paid to do that. It’s not really work for me. I would probably pay to do this job.” “We’re excited for the opportunity these internships provide for our students,” said Malcolm Moran, Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society and director of the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism. “Bill Hill of MLB.com, who oversees the selection process, has placed a great deal of faith in our students, and they have done a wonderful job representing the Curley Center.” The John Curley Center for Sports Journalism, created in 2003, explores issues and trends in sports journalism through instruction, outreach, programming and research. The Center’s undergraduate curricular emphasis includes courses in sports writing, sports broadcasting, sports information, sports media and society, and sports and public policy, which is cross-listed with the Penn State Dickinson School of Law.

Black Moshannon offers PA Wilds Child program From Gazette staff reports PHILIPSBURG — Black Moshannon State Park will offer a PA Wilds Child program from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 16 at the park on 4216 Beaver Road in Philipsburg. The event, also hosted by Friends of Black Moshannon, is for children ages 4 through 16. Participants get to choose four

classes to attend throughout the day, which include kayaking, canoeing, campfire cooking, colonial candle-dipping, bird identification, fly-fishing, edible plants, fire fighting and safety, archery and a variety of other activities. The deadline to register is June 11. For more information or to register call (814) 342-5960 or email blackmoshannonee@ state.pa.us.

South Hills School honors volunteers From Gazette staff reports

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BILL RUSSELL’S wild mushroom class is one of many programs available in Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

$1 million gift funds learning institute for adults at Penn State From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Learning is never ending, whether it’s a work-related program or a personal enrichment activity. More than 73 percent of working adults age 17 and older have participated in informal learning programs, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. A second $1 million gift from the Bernard Osher Foundation will enable the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State to expand informal learning opportunities for adults age 50 and older. “The Osher Foundation’s continuing support and OLLI’s efforts to increase membership and raise additional funds will ensure the institute’s future,” said Paula Hogard, director of Penn State Continuing Education, which provides OLLI with office space and classrooms. OLLI at Penn State is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization whose members plan and present educational and social activities for members. It is one of 117 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at universities and colleges nationwide. “OLLI members share their passions by teaching a course about what they know or by leading a tour of a cultural site,” said OLLI executive director Sarah Benton.

“OLLI is truly a community asset. It can make members’ retirement years fulfilling and full of joy, friendships and fun.” OLLI is affiliated with Penn State Continuing Education, which provides access to Penn State resources for OLLI’s learning and social enrichment programs. Since 2007, the Osher Foundation has awarded more than $2.3 million to OLLI, including $1 million in 2009 to create an OLLI endowment. OLLI members also are raising funds to support the institute through the $100K Club, where members pledge $1,000. There are more than 1,100 OLLI members at University Park campus and at Penn State York. For information, visit the University Park OLLI at http://olli.centreconnect.org/ or the Penn State York OLLI at http://olli.yk.psu.edu online. Penn State Continuing Education offers a venue for adults to return to the classroom. Continuing Education is part of Penn State Outreach, the largest unified outreach organization in American higher education. Penn State Outreach serves more than 5 million people each year, delivering more than 2,000 programs to people in all 67 Pennsylvania counties, all 50 states and 115 countries worldwide.

STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School honored student volunteers on May 15 during its annual student appreciation lunch, which this year featured State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham. Since the start of the school year, South Hills students have volunteered their time through blood drives, food and toy drives, Relay for Life fundraisers and the Jared Box

Project. Additionally, students in the IT program have used their computer skills to assist in a variety of tasks at The State Theatre. In addition to Goreham expressing words of encouragement to the students, South Hills School founder Paul Mazza congratulated the students for their community services, and distributed certificates of appreciation to each participant. For more information visit www.southhills.edu.

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PAUL MAZZA, founder of South Hills School of Business and Technology, welcomes State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham to the school’s student appreciation luncheon. The mayor commended the students for their priceless spirit of volunteerism throughout the school year, stating that such community spirit strengthens the foundations of democracy.

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Spikes, New York-Penn League team up for scholarship program From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The State College Spikes and the New York-Penn League have announced that the league’s philanthropic arm, the NYPL Charitable Foundation, will once again give deserving high school graduates in the area the opportunity to compete for a $2,500 grand prize in the league’s scholarship program. The 2012 NYPL Scholarship Program is open to any graduating senior from a public or private high school within the league’s footprint, who has been accepted at any two- or fouryear college or university, vocational or technical education institution. Applicants will be judged based on academic performance, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and the impact their local NYPL club and Minor League Baseball has had on their lives. The scholarship program will con-

sist of two stages — a local round and a divisional round. In the local stage, students in central Pennsylvania will submit their applications to the Spikes, with one applicant chosen to represent State College in the divisional round. The Spikes’ nominee will then compete against representatives from the Auburn Doubledays, Batavia Muckdogs, Jamestown Jammers, Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Williamsport Crosscutters for the Pinckney Division’s $2,500 top prize. Any finalist who does not win the divisional prize will receive a $250 book award. “The New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation initiated the scholarship program in 2009 as a way to assist high school seniors from within our league’s footprint who not only meet and exceed traditional scholarship criteria, but have also demonstrated the positive benefits their local NYPL club has had on their life,”

Ben J. Hayes, president of the New York-Penn League, said. “The Foundation is pleased to have this scholarship program in place and to support our 14 member clubs in their yearround community outreach efforts.” Applications are available by going to the online home of the Spikes, statecollegespikes.com, or by calling (814) 272-1711. The deadline to submit applications to the Spikes is June 22, and the Spikes’ representative will be selected in late July and honored at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park during a Spikes home game in August. The New York-Penn League and its 14 member clubs created the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, in 2003. The mission of the foundation is to provide focus and support for the collective and individual charitable and community efforts of the New York-Penn League, its clubs and their staff.

Mt. Nittany Elementary holds program about wetlands From Gazette staff reports BOALSBURG — On May 21, the newly-built Mt. Nittany Elementary School in Boalsburg held a Spring Program focusing on Wetlands. First and second grade students opened the program with the Mt. Nittany Elementary School song then continued to put on a 40-minute pro-

gram including songs such as “The Little Fish,” “The Water Cycle,” and “Five Green and Speckled Frogs.” The students also performed choreographed circle games and took turns reading informational and educational facts about wetlands or animals who inhabit wetlands. The students have been practicing their songs, dances and lines

every Monday for 40 minutes, since March. When asked why it is important to have an end of the year program, Hailey Confer, a second grade student said: “Because we’ve worked really hard all year long and want to show all the parents some of the things we’ve been working on.” The last day of school is June 7.

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tion and training at RCAP, a national network of nonprofit organizations that work to ensure that rural communities have access to safe drinking water. The other speakers were Donald Schwartz, director of the Bedford Planning Commission, and Jennifer Shuey, executive director of the Clearwater Conservancy. YSCP is a public charter school for grades kindergarten to eighth-grade that focuses on a multicultural education teaching two globally significant languages to all students. More info is available at www.yscp.org.

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Classic cars roll into Grange Fairgrounds By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

CENTRE HALL — If you love classic cars, the Grange Fair Car Show was the place to be. The Grange Fair Car Show and Spring Festival was held on the fairgrounds from May 18 to 20. This event featured a two-day car show, food vendors and truck and tractor pulls. All kinds of cars were present at the show, including antiques, muscle cars, hot rods and pickup trucks. Event co-organizer Shirley Heidrich was pleased with the turnout and the perfect weather. “We (had) 60 cars registered,” she said. “The Grange Fair organization and Packer’s Concessions have co-sponsored the event for the last six years.” The vehicles were gathered in the south end of the fairgrounds in Centre Hall. A large crowd of spectators gathered around the vehicles, studying them from all angles, appreciating their pristine condition, and many reminiscing about a time when they “had one just like that.” A real eye-catcher at the show was Rick Hampton’s 1941 Buick Special fastback sedan. Its brilliant red paint gleamed in the sun. The Buick body sits on a 1978 Chevy chassis with a 327 cubic inch Chevy V-8 engine pounding out 365 horsepower to move it along nicely. Jim Bennett of Port Matilda brought a Gazelle kit car to the show. The fiberglass body sits on a Toyota truck frame with a 305 c.i. Chevy engine and a 350 Turbo transmission

hooked to a rear end from a 1988 Firebird. It is designed to look like a classic 1929 vintage Mercedes-Benz roadster. Bennett bought the car as an unfinished project and completed it himself. Richard Kuhlman of Bellefonte showed a red 1931 Model A Ford coupe hot rod. This car has a rare, original steel body with a chopped top, mounted on fiberglass fenders. A Chevy 327 V-8 powers this one. Kuhlman did much of the work on the car, including hand-fabricating a metal pan between the rear fenders. He bought the Model A at one of the many car shows in Carlisle. A great example of modern day muscle was a 2007 Roush Mustang shown by Jerry Stover of State College. The Roush Performance Company takes factory Ford Mustangs and upgrades them with stiffer suspension, bigger brakes, a supercharger for the engine and enhanced body aerodynamics. The 4.6 liter V-8 produces 415 horsepower. “It’s a blast to drive, and it still gets over 20 miles per gallon,” Stover said. A rare, limited-production muscle car of the 1960s was shown by Robert Karschnek from Montoursville. This dark green beauty was a 1969 Yenko S/C Chevrolet Chevelle hardtop. Just 99 of these cars were produced in the 1969 model year only. Karschnek’s Chevelle has a 427 c.i. V-8 mated to a Muncie four-speed transmission. It is one of just 35 Yenko S/C Chevelles known to exist today.

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GARY STOVER shines up his 1928 Model A Ford roadster.

Civil War publication named among the best From Gazette staff reports

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KEATON ROTH, Mason Strawser and Gregory Wenner were recently honored with an Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

Court of Honor ceremony held for 3 Eagle Scouts From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held recently for three Eagle Scouts of State College Boy Scout Troop 375. The troop is under the leadership of John Hoover, Scoutmaster of Troop 375. Keaton Roth was an assitant patrol leader and patrol leader in his troop. For his Eagle Scout community service project, Roth installed new and upgraded existing landscaping for the Grays’ United Methodist Church in Stormstown. He is the son of Jim and Gretchen Roth, of Port Matilda. During the project, he replaced beds and plantings, as well as mulched the landscaped areas. Mason Strawser held leadership positions in Troop 375, including patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, troop guide and den chief. Strawser’s Eagle Scout community project involved the planning and

construction of a concrete gathering area and barbecue pit for the Trinity Lutheran Church in State College. He is the son of Todd and Joli Strawser, of Port Matilda. Gregory Wenner participated in several troop leadership positions, including assitant patrol leader, patrol leader and troop scribe. Wenner’s Eagle Scout project involved upgrading the audio visual components, including a control station with mixing board, additional microphone jacks, wiring and projector stand and desk at the Gray’s United Methodist Church in Stormstown. He is the son of Mark and Nancy Wenner, of Port Matilda. In addition to the Eagle Scout awards, other presenters included: H. Scott Conklin, state representative for Centre County; Stever Dershem, Centre County commissioner, Dallas Lykens, USMC Nittany Leathernecks; Denny Nau, Centre County sheriff and John Kriner, State College Elks Lodge No. 1600.

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Library Journal, the largest and most respected trade publication for the library profession, has selected The Journal of the Civil War Era as one of the 10 best new periodicals of 2011. The Journal of the Civil War Era is published jointly by the George and Ann Richards Civil War Era Center in Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts and The University of North Carolina Press. William Blair, director of the Richards Civil War Era Center and Liberal Arts Research Professor of American History who WILLIAM BLAIR serves as the founding editor, said the launch of the journal has exceeded expectations. It has attracted work from a wide range of scholars including emerging stars and senior people in the field. “I am especially pleased that The Library Journal cited not only the meticulous research behind our articles but also that the work remains accessible to a general reader,” Blair said. While the editorial home for the journal is at the Richards Center on the Penn State’s University Park campus, Blair indicated that the partnership with the University of North Carolina Press, a leader in academic publishing in the Civil War era, has

contributed mightily to the success of the project. “The press brings an impressive degree of professionalism to all aspects of the publication as well as a known reputation for quality with academics in the field,” he said. In addition, the Journal of the Civil War Era has been adopted by the Society of Civil War Historians, providing a substantial readership base that will provide authors with visibility. The journal features a broad range of scholarship on the Civil War era including slavery and antislavery, labor and capitalism, popular culture and intellectual history, expansionism and empire, as well as Native American, African-American, and women’s history. The editors highlight flourishing research on the many issues raised by the sectional crisis, war, Reconstruction, and memory of the conflict, while bringing fresh understanding to the struggles that defined the period, and by extension, the course of American history in the 19th century. The journal is published quarterly. Articles have included the following topics: the popular comedy in the Civil War era, the mental and physical health of Union soldiers during the Peninsular Campaign, the efforts of widows of black Union soldiers to secure government pensions, and women’s roles in domestic supply lines during the war. More information about the journal is at: http://journalofthecivilwarera.com/ online.

Bike-friendly award given From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The League of American Bicyclists has announced the State College-Centre Region area has been named a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. A ceremony was held on May 17 by the Centre Region Council of Governments, which applied for the designation on behalf of six municipalities: College, Half-

moon, Harris, Ferguson and Patton townships, and the Borough of State College. There are 214 BFCs in 47 states across America. The Bronze Level BFC award recognizes the Centre Region’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies. For more information, visit bikeleague. org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica.

PAWS ADOPT-A-PET Highway, a 3-year-old brown and white male Australian cattle dog, was originally found as a stray, but can’t wait to meet a new family and start the second chapter of his life. Hardly ever will you see Highway without a smile on his face, and nothing makes him happier than

when it is time to cuddle or play. Fetch and tugof-war are his favorite games. Highway is good with older children and dogs; however, as is typical of his breed, he is prone to herding or playing rough with some dogs.

If you would like to learn more about this guy who is mostly house broken and is currently working hard on his crate training, please visit http://www.centrecountypaws.org/dogs/ or stop by PAWS (1401 Trout Road, State College) during open hours.

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Spring Creek festival set for Cub Scout pack June 2 at Millbrook Marsh replaces U.S. flags By SAM STITZER

From Gazette staff reports ClearWater Conservancy will hold its annual celebration of Spring Creek from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2 at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. The event starts in the morning with a 5K run and continues through early afternoon with a host of educational events, conservation displays, programs, food and music for all ages. The festival is a free, rain or shine event. About 30 central Pennsylvania agencies, non-profits and outdoors organizations and businesses will join ClearWater as exhibitors. Activities for children typically include a singalong, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, an aquatic bug hunt, giant bunnies, ambulance tours, rocks and minerals and a Rubber Duck Race. Adults will enjoy live music and presentations from area conservation and outdoor groups including fly casting and tying lessons by the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited, guided tours of the marsh and a presentation about Spring Creek by Bob Carline. In addition, the George Harvey Spring Creek Heritage Award, given jointly each year by ClearWater and the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited, will be awarded during the festival. The award honors an individual who has worked to improve or protect Spring Creek. For information, visit www.clearwaterconservancy. org/springcreekday.htm.

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CENTRE HALL — Cub Scout Pack 20 was on a mission. A very special mission. Several Cub Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 20 in Centre Hall gathered at the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery on West Church Street in Centre Hall on May 19. They were greeted by Pete Banholzer, the past commander of American Legion Post 779 in Old Fort. The Scouts were recruited to replace aging and worn American flags on the graves of United States armed services veterans buried in the cemetery. Banholzer distributed the flags to the Cubs, who then wound through the rows of graves, carefully replacing the

worn flags with bright new ones. Scout leaders Danan Sharer and Jeff Hyde were on hand to supervise the Cubs in their task. Both men felt that the experience was good for the boys. “It introduces them to serving the community, and gives them a respect for veterans,” said Sharer. The project has become an annual event. “We’ve been doing this project for several years now,” Hyde said. The cemetery contains one veteran of the War of 1812, 50 from the Civil War, three from the Spanish-American War, 26 from World War I, 80 from World War II, 19 from the Korean War and seven from the Vietnam War.

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GIANT BUNNIES will be on display at a celebration of Spring Creek on June 2.

PennDOT places speed signs From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Motorists traveling along Route 322 in Centre County will be reminded of one of the most common types of aggressive driving behavior: speeding. PennDOT recently placed two radar-controlled speed display signs along state Route 322, one facing eastbound traffic in the Boalsburg area and the other facing westbound traffic in the area of Potters Mills. Both of these areas are posted with a speed limit of 55 miles per hour.

The speed display sign uses radar to determine the speeds of oncoming traffic. Vehicle speeds are then posted on the lighted section of the sign. The speed display signs on Route 322 in Centre County will remain on location for much of the summer. Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading causes of crashes and fatalities in Pennsylvania. Other aggressive driving behaviors include running stop signs or red lights, passing illegally and tailgating. Learn more about aggressive driving at PennDOT’s highway safety website, www.JustDrivePA.com.

SAM STITZER/For The Gazette

MEMBERS OF THE Centre Hall Pack 20 Cub Scouts replaced worn flags on veterans’ graves. Pictured, from left, are Brennan Hyde, Derek Vones and Garret Sharer.

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County’s newest citizens welcomed by descendants From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — Members of the Bellefonte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution participated in welcoming 28 new United State citizens during a recent naturalization ceremony at the Centre County Courthouse. The Honorable David E. Grine, senior judge, presided, remarking that naturalization of new citizens was one of the two happy court procedures over which judges preside, the other being adoption. He urged the new citizens to remember two privileges and duties that attend the many freedoms they will now enjoy — the duty to serve as juror when called and to vote in an informed manner. Camilo Arenas, one of the applicants for citizenship and a May graduate of Penn State’s College of Engineering, spoke movingly to his fellow new citizens, Class of 2012, acknowledging that immigration is not easy. Having come to the U.S. as a child from Colombia, his path to citizenship required several moves to different states and reintegrating into new school environments. He thanked his parents for shouldering the difficulties, making his journey to citizenship easier. Attending organizations at the ceremony, in addition to the Bellefonte Chapter DAR, were The Heritage Singers

performing several patriotic songs, the League of Women Voters represented by Gean and Gert Aron, urging new citizens to take advantage of the candidate and issue information the League offers before each election, and the Centre County Bar Association represented by LeDon Young, immediate past president. As a former regent of the Bellefonte Chapter DAR, Young also pointed out that Bellefonte DAR members as descendants of America’s first citizens are truly delighted to welcome their country’s newest citizens. Chapter members escorted each new citizen along a welcome line where they were personally congratulated by Grine and Todd Fine, officer, U.S. Department of Justice; received their Certificate of Naturalization from Debra C. Immel, Centre County prothonotary; and were given a citizen’s welcome packet including a small American flag by Dolores I. Ritter, regent, Bellefonte Chapter DAR. Young said, “We are proud to present you with the first flag of your new nation.� The ceremony concluded with the singing of the National Anthem led by MaryAnn Haagen, followed by a reception of punch and homemade cookies for families, friends and participants prepared by Patty Horne, who begins baking at the beginning of the week to provide a full table of varied and delicious treats.

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MAY 24-30, 2012

THE REV. HERB EMEL gives a heartfelt speech while the color guard prepares for the rifle salute.

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In little church beats a big heart By AMY DEBACH-CONFER For The Gazette

MILESBURG — On May 20, Fairview Union Church held its annual memorial service in honor of anyone who has served in a branch of the service or loved ones who have passed. The little church in Boggs Township was founded with six members in 1871 by H.P Cutter. Church was originally held at the Fairview School which was on the Boyd Krisk farm. In 1889, after the farmland was sold to Ezekiel Confer, who was a chairman of the church, plans were in effect to build an actual church on a piece of ground that had been purchased for $1. The Fairview Christian Union Church was finally completed in 1898 as a multi-denominational church combining United Brethren, Messiah, Church of Christ and other independent congregations. According to old records from the Rev. John Zeigler, who replaced the Rev. Cutter after one year, the grand total for the church and its contents equaled $472.72. The pews currently in the church were donated by the Centre County Courthouse. Although the little church stopped holding services in

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the 1990s, faithfully each year, past members of the church or family members of those buried in the cemetery attend the memorial service, which is always held the weekend before Memorial Day. This year, the program started by stating the pledge of allegiance followed by an opening prayer. The speaker was the Rev. Herb Emel and the rifle salute and taps were given by the color guard from the Milesburg American Legion Post 893. After the closing prayer, people mingled and visited with one another or placed flowers on gravesites. There are burial plots available on the beautiful grounds of the Fairview cemetery, and if you are interested in serving on the cemetery board please contact any of the current committee members, including Chairman Herb Richner, co-chairman Mark Watson, secretary Ruth Nyman and treasurer Marg Gilbert. Excerpt from a poem called “Veteran” by Lynne Carey: I was a proud veteran that served my country well To those that would listen I had many stories to tell We fought for America’s freedom in far away places on foreign land. Wherever the battle for democracy raged, America’s finest made a stand.

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Boalsburg museum celebrates holiday BOALSBURG — To celebrate Boalsburg’s role as the birthplace of Memorial Day, the Boalsburg Heritage Museum will offer children’s musical performances by Dan and Galla, freshly baked pretzels from the Beehive Oven, and two exhibits, “Three Ladies and the Birth of a Tradition” and “A Long Rifle Exhibition,” by local gunsmith Philip Sauerlender. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Memorial Day. Both exhibits continue the museum’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, according to BHM Exhibits Committee chair Susan Evans. The “Three Ladies and the Birth of a Tradition” exhibit, curated by BHM Acquisitions Committee chair Barbara Grignano, offers new insights into the lives and families of the three Boalsburg women who founded Memorial Day in October 1864: Sophie Keller, Elizabeth Myers and Emma Hunter. The exhibit is based on the past year’s research by Evans, Nancy Taylor, Cathy Horner and Bob Hazelton. Evans hopes to publish their findings in a book. “A Long Rifle Exhibition: Military and Civilian Muzzle Loading Rifles of the 19th Century” showcases historic rifles and two modern reproductions made by Sauerlender. “I was just so impressed when he sent me photos of the details of his work,” said

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Evans. “He is a true craftsman.” On display are two historic military guns, a historic civilian gun and two beautifully crafted reproductions by State College native Sauerlender, an award-winning artist, and member of the Central PA Civil War Round Table, the Company of Military Historians and the Society of the Military Horse. The 19th century guns include an 1864 Springfield Percussion Rifled Musket, the standard Civil War Infantry weapon; a Harpers Ferry 1842 smooth bore percussion Army musket converted into a shotgun; and a civilian 19th century fowling piece for small game made by James Roop of Roopsburg, near Bellefonte. One of Sauerlender’s reproduction guns is a Centre County style Minister’s flintlock rifle based on the Roop shotgun. He said the Centre County style was fairly simple, with a curly maple stock, a three piece brass patch box on the butt of the stock, no carving, and a “Roman nose” curve to the stock. The original Pennsylvania long rifles from Reading and Lancaster had extensive Germanic carvings and engravings. Sauerlender said he made the stock of his reproduction gun thicker to prevent the cracks that formed in the Roop gun stock, and added traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Lutheran symbols, including a star of David, a tulip, and Martin Luther’s seal. The gun was a gift for his brother, Rev. Richard Sauerlender, two years ago on his 60th birthday. The second Sauerlender gun is a reproduction of a Jagdgewehn, a Civil War era Pennsylvania German percussion hunting rifle for hunting large animals. The gun is displayed disassembled, with the barrel detached, in a wooden storage case he

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PHILIP SAUERLENDER with his Jagdgewehn, a Civil War-era Pennsylvania-German percussion rifle, used for hunting large animals. made. He said his guns aren’t exact copies. “I’m in the tradition,” he said. “I have been shooting and working with black powder muzzle-loading rifles and guns for some 30 years,” Sauerlender said. He restored many old guns, and in 2006, completed his first reproduction, a PA German Schuetzen (target shooting) rifle. “I have a Master of Fine Arts degree and also an avocation for history so the combi-

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Memorial Day: Your guide to special events By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette

BOALSBURG — Because of Centre County’s rich history and Boalsburg’s proud claim of being the birthplace of Memorial Day, a multitude of special events will take place over the holiday weekend. From carnivals to 5K races, towns and community organizations across the county will host Memorial Day events for every personality. A closer look at the events:

BOALSBURG FIRE COMPANY CARNIVAL Thursday, May 24-Monday, May 28, Boalsburg May 24: Wristband event. Buy a wristband and ride as much as you can from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. May 25: Carnival open from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. May 26: Parade. Line up for parade at 3:30 p.m at Blue Spring Park. Parade starts at 5 p.m. Carnival begins immediately following the parade and continues until 10:00 p.m. May 27: Wristband event. Buy a wristband and ride as much as you can from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. May 28: Carnival open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

“WORLD WAR II REVISITED” LIVING HISTORY Saturday, May 26-Sunday, May 27, Boalsburg American and German World War II re-enactors will camp at the Pennsylvania Military Museum. Squads will be displaying field life during 1944-1945. A small American tactical squad will battle against German troops at 1 p.m. each day. Camp open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call the museum at (814)-466-6263 for itinerary. “Andrew Sisters Tribute Show” will entertain troops and audience with their three-part harmonies during re-enactment at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Free admission to re-enactment and “Andrew Sisters Tribute Show.”

DELGROSSO’S AMUSEMENT PARK SALUTES SERVICE MEMBERS Saturday, May 26-Monday, May 28, Tipton As a way to thank American troops and veterans, DelGrosso’s Amusement Park will allow those with a military I.D. to ride and slide free throughout Memorial Day weekend. Both the ride park and the water park will open at 11 a.m. each day. Galliker’s Dairy and DelGrosso Foods will

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BOALSBURG MEMORIAL DAY RUN Monday, May 28, Boalsburg The 32nd annual Boalsburg Memorial Day Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Blue Spring Park. The four mile course runs through historical Boalsburg. Both runners and walkers are accepted. All proceeds made from the run will benefit Boalsburg area charities. For more information visit www.nvrun.co. To register online visit www.raceit.com.

ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION A.A.C.A CAR SHOW Monday, May 28, Boalsburg Attend the local Antique Automobile Club of America’s summer kickoff event from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The car show will feature pre-war through modern classic cars near the 28th Infantry Division Shrine at the Pennsylvania Military Museum. General parking and entry fee.

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The Milesburg American Legion will hold services at various locations throughout the day. Advent Cemetery: 9 a.m. Trcziyulny Cemetery: 10 a.m. New Union Cemetery: 11 a.m. Oak Ridge Cemetery: 11:30 a.m. Eagle Comet Cemetery: 1 p.m. Schenck Cemetery: 2 p.m. Community Cemetery: 3 p.m. Swamp Poodle Cemetery: 3:30 p.m.

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Centre Hall schedules Memorial Day service From Gazette staff reports CENTRE HALL — A Memorial Day service will be held at 3 p.m. on May 28 at the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery in Centre Hall.

The service is sponsored by the SmithPletcher Post No. 779 of the American Legion in Centre Hall. Guest speaker will be Hobart Kistler of the U.S. Naval Academy. Refreshments will be served at the American Legion hall following the service.

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VFW honor guard lists schedule of performances From Gazette staff reports PINE GROVE MILLS — The VFW Post 5825 Honor Guard will be performing at the following places on Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28: At 9:30 a.m. at Pine Grove Mills Memorial on Sunday, May 27 At 9:50 a.m. at Tadpole Road Memorial on Sunday, May 27 At 10:30 a.m. at Ross Church on Sunday, May 27 At 11 a.m. at Gatesburg Church on Sunday, May 27 At noon at Meeks Church on Sunday, May 27

At 9:30 a.m. at Revolutionary War Memorial on state Route 45 on Monday, May 28 At 9:40 a.m. at Rock Springs Memorial on Monday, May 28 At 10:30 a.m. at Graysville Cemetery on Monday, May 28 At 11:30 a.m. at Pennsylvania Furnace Cemetery on Monday, May 28 At noon at Pine Grove Mills Upper Cemetery on Monday, May 28 At 12:30 p.m. at Pine Grove Mills Lower Cemetery on Monday, May 28. For more information about the Dunlap-Meckley-Dean Post 5825, visit www.vfwpost5825.com.

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O’Brien understands that Pitt is it Bill O’Brien gets it. During his recent trek across the commonwealth and surrounding states on the Coaches Caravan bus tour, the first-year coach made a much-anticipated stop in Pittsburgh. There, O’Brien talked at length about the rivalry between Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh. According to O’Brien, it’s a game that needs to be played. “I just believe that would be a great rivalry to play every year,” O’Brien said. “If we can’t do it, then we can’t do it because of conference obligations. But if we could work it out, I think it’d be a great rivalry.” It was once — and it can be again. Pitt and Penn State last met in 2000. The Panthers won that day, 12-0. To give you an idea of just how long ago that was, the game was played at Three Rivers Stadium. It’s a storied rivalry, for sure. The schools first met in 1893. Since then, there have been 96 meetings. The Nittany Lions have the edge in the series, 50-43-2. The series is scheduled to resume in 2016 with a home-and-home series. But there is nothing in ink beyond those two dates, which could leave the series in jeopardy. There are those who say that the series is no longer necessary, that the seChris Morelli is the ries has run its course. editor of the Centre Baloney. County Gazette. He If you think Pitt shouldn’t be on can be reached at Penn State’s schedule, then you editor@centre weren’t around for the series or simply countygazette.com don’t remember how good it was. Growing up, I was a fan of both schools. I grew up in Pittsburgh, so I had a natural allegiance for the Panthers. However, my father was a Penn State graduate. Therefore, I always had a keen interest in the Nittany Lions. The games between Pitt and Penn State in the 1970s and 1980s were always big. Whether the games were played at Pitt Stadium, Beaver Stadium or Three Rivers, there were always Top 25 implications. Who can forget the 1981 game in Pittsburgh that Penn State won, 48-14? The Dan Marino-led Panthers were No. 1 in the nation and jumped out to a 14-0 lead, only to watch the Nittany Lions score 48 unanswered points to knock the Panthers from the ranks of the unbeatens and de-rail any national championship hopes. But it wasn’t just 1981. There were so many great games between the schools that we’d run out of room if we were to list them here. When the series is renewed in 2016, the game will be played during the non-conference slate, which means it will take place in September. Back in the day, the games were played in November, which added a little something to the contest. Games, especially rivalries, are meant for cold, rain, mud and snow. Playing the game in September will take something away. But as the old saying goes, beggars can’t be choosers. The fact of the matter is that Penn State has lacked a true rival since joining the Big Ten. Sure, the games with Ohio State, Michigan and even Wisconsin have had their share of moments. However, none of those games has ever replaced the rivalry with Pitt. While most Nittany Lions fans don’t want to admit it, Pittsburgh was once a great college football town. Demolishing Pitt Stadium was probably one of the worst things the University of Pittsburgh could have done to the program. Sure, the Panthers get to play at sparkling Heinz Field, one of the best stadiums in the NFL. But for college football, it’s not so good. First of all, it’s really nowhere near the campus in Oakland, so students who don’t have transportation from campus can’t get to the games. Secondly, it’s not inviting to alums who want to walk around campus and reminisce about their college days. Sellouts at Heinz Field for Pitt Panther football are few and far between. Pitt-Penn State would sell out every single year — in Pittsburgh and University Park. O’Brien likes the idea of playing at Heinz Field. He enjoyed great success there with the New England Patriots. “When you come out of the (Fort Pitt Tunnel) and the first thing you see are the lights of the stadium right there by the rivers, it’s just an unbelievable place to play football,” he said. Once the game is played in 2016, fans will remember. Then, they’ll want the series back. This series is too important not to play. It means too much to Pittsburgh. Too much to State College. Too much to the state of Pennsylvania. Fans who loved the game and will learn to love it once again. When it finally does happen, the non-conference slate won’t look so bleak. In 2016, Pitt will be guaranteed a sellout at Heinz Field. In 2017, Beaver Stadium will rock like we haven’t seen in years because the old rival will be back.

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MEMBERS OF THE Bald Eagle Area softball team celebrate following the Eagles’ thrilling 7-6 win over Ligonier Valley on Monday in the Distrcit 6 Class AA quarterfinals.

Rally in the Valley Bald Eagle Area scores seven runs in final frame to shock Ligonier Valley By SHAWN CURTIS Special to The Gazette

LIGONIER — Down five runs to top-seeded Ligonier Valley during Monday’s District 6 Class AA softball quarterfinal, the odds were stacked against Bald Eagle Area heading into the seventh inning. Factor in that the Eagles had just one hit — a fourth-inning leadoff single by Emilie Peters — heading into that frame and it appeared that the Rams had a trip to today’s semifinal round all but sewn up. A dozen batters and seven runs later, Bald Eagle Area grabbed a tworun lead and held off Ligonier Valley to pull off an improbable 7-6 win. Bald Eagle Area (12-7) parlayed five hits, a hit batsman, two walks and a trio of Rams errors into the goahead rally in the seventh. All seven runs were scored with two outs in the inning. “They never gave up, I was nervous but we hit the ball hard all game and (Ligonier Valley) made the plays,” Eagles coach Kayleen Sidisky said. “We found the spots we needed to to win the game.” After Allie Simpson opened the seventh with a groundout, a Lizzie Newhouse pitch struck the elbow of Tiffany Kolp to put a runner aboard. Peters’ pop-up to left field pushed the Eagles’ season to the edge of elimination. Then Carrie Barnyak slipped a single through the left side of the Rams’ infield. Meghan Dudish’s base hit plated Kolp to cut the Ligonier Valley lead to 5-1. Marissa Tobias’ single to right scored Barnyak from second. The base hit, which was misplayed by Rachael Wallace in left field gave courtesy runner Cassandra Ross the room to make a charge for home. Wallace’s throw to the infield was booted by Newhouse, allowing Ross to slide in safely. Taylor Kresovich and pinch-hitter Shawna Risley drew walks from Rams reliever Hailey Umbaugh to load the bases before Ligonier Valley coach Mark Zimmerman reinserted Newhouse. “We liked where we were in the lineup,” Zimmerman said of the pitching switch. “We had 8-9, so we thought Hailey could get settled and punch one of those two girls out. We

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BALD EAGLE AREA’S Megan Dudish delivers a pitch during a playoff game against Central Cambria earlier this season. The Lady Eagles won that contest, 8-1.

didn’t and then (Umbaugh) seemed a little uncomfortable … It seemed like (Newhouse’s) time was up. We thought we could stem the tide by bringing Hailey in and we just couldn’t get the strikeout we needed.” Chelsey Poorman knotted the score at 5-all with a double to leftcenter. A fielding error by the Rams’ Maddy Grimm scored a pair of runs with Megan Peters, who was reentered after Risley’s walk, and Poorman crossing the plate.

After a single by Kolp, Emilie Peters’ pop-up to Grimm finally ended the Eagles’ rally. “I think they saw we could break through, some good things were going to happen for us.” Sidisky said. “They relaxed. They had nothing to lose, nobody expected us to knock them off. It’s a big win for us.” A one-out single from Grimm kickstarted the Rams’ last-gasp rally in the bottom of the seventh. After taking second on Courtney Lear’s sacrifice bunt, Grimm raced home when Kristen Gabelt singled to left. Gabelt, who took second on a wild pitch, was stranded in scoring position when Breane Wallace’s foul popup was caught by Tobias at the fence to secure the Eagles win. Ligonier Valley greeted the visiting Eagles with solo home runs by Grimm and Gabelt in the first to stake a 2-0 lead. Grimm swatted her second home run of the afternoon to lead off the third. After Dudish recovered to strike out Lear and coax a groundout from Gabelt, a single from Breane Wallace preceded Newhouse’s two-run shot to center. Staring at a 5-0 deficit, Dudish caught Jeanie Markosky looking at a third strike to escape further damage. Dudish fanned four batters and allowed nine hits in the win. “Meghan wasn’t comfortable all day,” Sidisky said. “She battled through, she overcame those home runs and she did an excellent job. That’s all mental toughness right there.” Aside from the home runs, only one Ram (Jackie Berry in the second) advanced past first base during the first six innings. “We hit some home runs, but we couldn’t string any more hits together,” Zimmerman said. “I thought we had an opportunity and some girls who could have handled (Dudish), but we didn’t and that adds in to the loss.” Newhouse surrendered all six Eagles hits and struck out three. Umbaugh, who failed to record an out, suffered the loss. Bald Eagle Area travels to Central in one of today’s 6-AA semifinal games. The Scarlet Dragons topped Penn Cambria 8-3 on Monday. Central claimed a 5-3 win over the Eagles on March 23.

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Philipsburg Elks Country Club marks 90th year PHILIPSBURG — When it comes to golf in central Pennsylvania, one of the best kept secrets lies on the western edge of Centre County. Sitting high atop Windy Hill, overlooking the coal strippings that once dotted the landscape when coal was King, the Philipsburg Elks Country Club celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2012. Located outside of the borough of Philipsburg and across from the popular Cold Stream Dam, the Philipsburg Elks C.C. has established itself as one of the most popular golf courses in the area. While it may lack the glitz and glamour of some more modern country clubs, five years ago the country club reorganized with the Philipsburg Elks Club and the Philipsburg Elks Country Club was established. Three years ago a new, modern clubhouse was erected, along with an up-to-date pro shop, headed by 17-year club professional Paul Fischer, a State College native. The Philipsburg club has always been a place where people play golf for relaxation and enjoy the atmosphere surrounding the family-oriented activities. “I think it’s the people and the history that make the Philipsburg Elks John Dixon writes a Country Club unique,” stated former weekly golf column club professional Michael Czap. for The Centre “While most golf courses are 18 holes, County Gazette. He we only have nine holes but with difcan be reached at ferent tees on the backside. I think that jwd1@psu.edu. adds to the character of the course.” Philipsburg plays to a par-70, 5,595-yard layout. The course is short, compared to most golf courses. The club makes up for the length with a premium on a short game and the ability to putt the severe undulated greens. By comparison, the other 9-hole country club in Centre County, Nittany C.C., plays 6,014-yards and par 72. The longest course is Toftrees at 6,756-yards, par-72. One misconception of the newly formed jointure of the country club and the BPOE is that one must be an Elk member to play golf at the club. Granted, one must be a member of the Elks organization to become a member of the country club but the course is open to the general public Monday through Thursday. Contact the pro shop at (814) 342-1114 for tee times. The cost Monday and Thursday is $25 and includes green fees and cart. Wednesday features green fees, cart and lunch for $30. The Elks Country Club is currently running a golf special for new members for $500 and one must be an Elk member to join the club. The Philipsburg C.C. and the local Elks organization came together out of necessity when both organizations were having building problems. “The merger between the two organizations was a benefit to both parties,” Czap said. “The only real change came in the form of the organizing bodies from both entities where a board of trustees ran the operation as the Elks Club.” That is what the Philipsburg Elks Country Club has become with the merger of the two organizations but what lead to 2012 was created nearly 100 years ago. An article, by the late Catherine Wyre, in the Philipsburg Daily Journal several years ago first mentioned a golf course in Philipsburg on July 3, 1914 when, following a public meeting, a committee was appointed to investigate the building of a golf course in the area. The Philipsburg Daily Journal was the oldest daily newspaper in Centre County until its demise in 1977. The first issue was April 2, 1888 and ceased publication on June 30, 1977. Eight years and a World War later, on April Fools Day 1922, a second meeting was held. The speaker was Alex H. Findlay from the golf department at John Wannamakers store. Alex H. Findlay is described as the “Father of Golf in America” having introduced the game to America 35 years earlier in Nebraska. Alexander H. Findlay, was a Scottish immigrant to the United States in early 1887, became the first man on record — April 4, 1887 — to construct a golf course and play a round of golf, with his partner Edward Millar, over a sixhole layout. This first authenticated golf course was located on the Merchiston Ranch in Nance County, Nebraska,

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PHILIPSBURG ELKS Country Club’s hole No. 6 green with No. 7 fairway in the background. some 130 miles west of Omaha. At a Philipsburg meeting held April 8, 1922, half of the funds necessary to construct the course and clubhouse was raised. On July 3, 1922, the Philipsburg Country Club came into existence as a non-profit corporation by an order from the Centre County Court. The stated purpose was: “The establishment and maintenance of a clubhouse, golf course and other athletic conveniences for the promotion of pleasure, recreation, social intercourse and physical exercise of its members.” On July 10,1922, the Philipsburg Country Club purchased 44.43 acres of land from Carrie Munson Lee and Thomas J. Lee for the golf course. On Jan. 20, 1923, an additional one-acre tract was purchased from Isaac B. Siegfried.There is no record of when the course was completed, but it is known that a gentleman from Italy, Angelo Guento was in charge of the course’s construction. While the exact completion date isn’t known, on Aug. 19, 1924, a club championship was held with Philipsburg club professional Harry Naylor defeating Jock Hutchinson, the club professional from Huntingdon. Participating for Philipsburg were Rowland, Emeery, Barnes, Palm, Stonebreaker, Guelich, C.H. Jackson, R. Jackson, Gallagher, Ratowsky, Shillington, F. Todd, H. Todd, M. Lee, T. Lee, Gette and Walton. For some reason, newspapers in the “old days” seldom used first names. Apparently, a second club championship was held in 1924 because a plaque in the Philipsburg Elks C.C. identifies H.H. Rowland, for which the historical Rowland Theatre, located on Front Street, is named, as the 1924 champion. In 1925, S.R. Morningstar held the title. M.H. Palm won in 1926 and R.H. Jackson won three straight from 1927 to 1929. While the “official” opening date is a mystery, it must have been close to Labor Day 1923, because A.G. Spaulding and Brothers sent a representative with a truckload of golf supplies to Philipsburg’s largest department store. In 1931, during the depression, 11 members personally guaranteed a $14,500 loan to the country club. And the Philipsburg C.C. survived the Great Depression to provide its members with one of the sweetest little golf courses in the state. Of course, I’m a little partial having been born and raised in Philipsburg and also neighbor of Catherine Wyre. The current club professional is Paul Fischer, who is in his 17th season. Fischer’s assistants are Andrew Mann, Adam Timchak and Ryan Nartatez, Chuck Welch, in his 19th season, is the course superintendent while Nikki Seprish is the club manager.

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The Glass Eye: MLB’s big surprises The baseball season just passed the quarter-pole, and as usual there are teams and players playing way above our expectations. However, even though it’s almost June, remember — it’s still early. There’s plenty of time for hot starts to fade away, as Pirates fans found out the hard way last year. Let’s look at the five most surprising teams and forecast their chances to sustain what they’ve done so Dave Glass is a far over the remaining columnist for The 120 games. We’ll look Centre County at surprising players, Gazette. Email as well as disappointDave at buggying teams/players in racer@verizon.net. the next week or two.

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TEAMS Baltimore Orioles: Picked by most, including me, to finish last in the American League East, the Orioles have the best record in the league as of Tuesday. Offensively, they are about what I expected outside of Adam Jones’ incredibly hot start (14 homers already), although I was shocked to find that they lead all of baseball in home runs with 65 — but the pitching has been the difference. After finishing dead last in all of MLB with a 4.89 ERA in 2011, the O’s have a 3.58 ERA thus far. The bullpen has carried the

team, as they have five relievers with ERA’s under 2.00. I don’t see their run as sustainable, however, because the starting pitching has not been great – the three worst ERA’s on the team belong to starters, and eventually the bullpen will crack under the strain. The offense will be decent (although they won’t come close to leading the league in homers) and the O’s might well make a run at .500, but eventually they will fall back to earth, especially in baseball’s toughest division. 90-plus win chances: 10 percent. Los Angeles Dodgers: Another team I picked to struggle mightily, the Dodgers have the best record in all of MLB, and the fact that they have outscored opponents by 50 runs already is even more impressive. The good pitching could have been predicted – after all, L.A. finished fifth in ERA last year, and dodger Stadium has long been a pitcher’s paradise – but the offense has been a huge surprise. Matt Kemp was far and away the league’s best hitter before he got hurt, but A.J. Ellis and Andre Ethier have also hit exceptionally well — and while the rest of the lineup lacks power, they are getting on base at an exceptional rate (.340 as a team, third in MLB). The Dodgers have two decided advantages over the Orioles — their division is much weaker, and their pitching is far more likely to stay strong. No other team in the NL West has outscored their opponents, and the teams I thought would contend, Colorado and Arizona, have each been outscored by 20-plus runs and have had huge pitching issues. The Dodgers’ of-

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fense will cool off — fundamentally, it’s much the same group as last season, and the longer Kemp is out the less likely they can sustain this — but Lilly and especially Kershaw are stud starters, and Kelly Jansen appears to be the next great closer in the league. They won’t win 70 percent of their games, but with Arizona already 10.5 games behind the Dodgers are clearly in the catbird seat out west. 90-plus win chances: 80 percent. St. Louis Cardinals: their record (23-19) isn’t that impressive, but they’ve outscored their opponents by 58 runs, tops in the NL, and they lead the league in runs — and all that with Pujols gone, Carpenter injured, and Wainwright largely ineffective. On the pitching side, Lance Lynn has been their best starter and his peripheral numbers suggest he may be for-real. Jake Westbrook has also pitched well, but look for him to regress as the year goes on. The Cards’ staff gives up their share of hits, but they simply avoid the free pass (only the Phillies have walked fewer batters) and they have a good defense to back them up. I think overall the pitching will decline a little as the year goes on, but it won’t collapse as long as Lynn retains his effectiveness. The offense is another story — Rafael Furcal and Jon Jay aren’t going to hit close to .340 over a full season, Carlos Beltran isn’t going to slug .600, and their team onbase percentage of .344 and slugging percentage of .457 are not sustainable, especially with the serious injury to Lance Berkman. What those players have done through two months is impressive, but I

strongly believe a major regression is coming for this team’s offense. On the other hand, this is a mediocre division at best, and 85 wins might well be enough this year – if the offense stays above-average, and Wainwright finds his ace form, this team could capture the Central, albeit with 8588 wins. I just don’t see the pieces here of a 90-win team, but time will tell. 90-plus win chances: 15 percent. Cleveland Indians: I predicted that the AL Central was the most predictable division in the preseason, figuring that the Tigers would run away with it. We’ll get to Detroit’s struggles soon, but the Indians have exceeded expectations thus far. Cleveland has a better record than the Cardinals at 23-18, despite being outscored by six runs on the season. That’s a clue that they are playing ‘above their heads’ and will likely backslide soon. Offensively they have a solid core of goodnot-great players inJason Kipnis, Santana, and Cabrera — this will never be a great offense, but it is unlikely to be a below-average attack either (much like last season, when the Indians finished ninth in the AL in runs). One would then think that the pitching is much-improved, but their team ERA is just over 4, good enough for 20th in MLB — last season it was 4.2 and ranked 23rd. Derek Lowe has carried the staff so far, and he’s not going to finish with an ERA below 4, much less the 2.15 he currently has In short, I don’t see a recipe for success here, they are a big bat and an ace pitcher short of true contention. 90-plus win chance: 5 percent.

Local sports in brief From Gazette staff reports

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‘Rally for the Cure’ raises nearly $2,200 From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — On May 6, the State College Elks Country Club held the first 18hole Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament. Although it was the 12th year that the Elks participated in this event, it was the first year that the event was held as an 18hole event instead of nine. The tournament, open to men and women of the Elks as well as the community, raised $2,190.29 for Rally for the Cure and Susan G. Komen, almost doubling the

amount raised last year. To date, the club has been able to raise more than $10,300 in support of breast cancer and cancer research. The winners of the scramble were the team of Carol Caldwell, Ginny Hosterman, Dave Hosterman, and Rich Hosterman. The Rally for the Cure closest to the pin winners were Tom Bem (No. 9) and Geri Stonebraker (No. 18). In addition, Janine Andrews won the longest drive contest for women on No. 3 and Dave Hosterman had the longest drive of the men on No. 13.

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BELLEFONTE COACH Gregg Kohlhepp talks with pitcher Hannah Cooper during a game earlier this season. The Lady Raiders begin their postseason journey against Hollidaysburg.

Lady Raiders poised for postseason run Bellefonte faces Hollidaysburg in D-6 AAA semifinals By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — It’s that time of year. The Bellefonte Area High School softball team will begin its quest for another PIAA championship when the District 6 Class AAA playoffs open on May 24 at O’Leary Field. The Lady Raiders (16-4) will face Hollidaysburg in the first round of the playoffs. According to head coach Gregg Kohlhepp, the Lady Raiders are ready for what lies ahead. “We understand that nothing is guaranteed at this point. We feel like the gauntlet of the Mountain League scheduled prepares us well for the intensity of the playoffs,” he said. “We even try to incorporate pressurized situations into our practice sessions.” Bellefonte has been idle for a couple of weeks. The last game the Lady Raiders played was two weeks ago, when they demolished Central, 12-1. Kohlhepp likes what he’s seen over the past two weeks. “We feel prepared. Our girls work so hard at practice. As coaches, we are impressed by the effort and determination they display. It is a tough layoff, but we did everything we could to replicate game situations and live scenarios. We had the same layoff last year. Hopefully, we have control of the situation,” he said. The Lady Raiders will face a familiar foe, Hollidaysburg. The teams met earlier this season. The Lady Raiders won that contest.

Kohlhepp knows it won’t be easy, though. “We played a close game with them at the beginning of May. They really have a nice nucleus of players. We were impressed and understood going into that game that their record was really deceiving. We expect another battle from them on Thursday,” he said. The Lady Raiders will need another big game from Hannah and Vanessa Cooper. The sisters have been a big part of the squad’s success in 2012. The seniors — Chrissy Tressler, Jillian Musser, Hannah Cooper, Jessica Gmerek and Amber Watson — will be a big part of any postseason success. They’ve all been here before. That experience, Kohlhepp said, is invaluable. “It helps so much. We can’t say enough about the senior class. As coaches, we truly feel honored to work with such a wonderful group of young people. They have experienced it. They know what to expect and how to control the atmosphere. That is invaluable at this point,” he said. The winner of the semifinal contest will face the winner of Huntingdon-Somerset game on May 30 at Penn State’s Beard Field for the district title. But if you think Kohlhepp and his staff are looking ahead, think again. “It is one game at a time, honestly. We can only worry about the next pitch,” he said. “This team has worked hard and deserves the chance to make a run. It we play the game together and control ourselves, I like our chances any time we step onto the field.”

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Local sports in brief From Gazette staff reports

Keystone State Games looking to recruit baseball players STATE COLLEGE — The Keystone State Games are coming. The 31st annual Keystone State Games Festival of Sports will be be held from Aug. 2 to 5 in the greater Hershey/Harrisburg area. Over 30 sports will be contested during the 2012 Olympic-style Sports Festival. The Nittany Region baseball team is recruiting players for this summer’s games.

The Nittany Region covers Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Cameron, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Tioga and Union counties. There will be a scholastic division for players entering grades 11 and 12. For players going into grades 9 and 10, there is a junior division. For information, call (814) 234-4186 or visit www.keystonegames.com.

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Many golf events slated for Centre County By JOHN DIXON sports@centrecountygazette.com

With Memorial Day upon us, fairways around Centre County will begin to bustle with tournaments. There are several big events on the horizon. Let’s take a closer look at what’s coming up in the world of golf.

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PENNS VALLEY’S Tangie Lyons connects for a hit during last week’s playoff game at Richland.

Upset Special Penns Valley stuns No. 2 seed Richland By MIKE MASTOVICH Special to The Gazette

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — Penns Valley’s girls softball team didn’t pay much attention to the District 6 Class AA bracket entering a first-round game at secondseeded Richland. On paper, Penns Valley was a 15th seed. The Rams had a deceiving 6-12 record entering the playoffs. Richland had rolled to a 15-1 mark and nearly finished unbeaten had it not been for a one-run upset loss to Class AAA Johnstown. But Penns Valley didn’t play like an underdog during a 13-3 five-inning victory played in front of a solid partisan Richland crowd.. “Our league is just dog-eat-dog. We played the P-O’s, the Bald Eagle Areas. You have to bring your ‘A’ game every single day,” said Penns Valley coach Don Lucas, crediting the tough competition in the Mountain League for preparing his squad for the postseason. “This team (Richland) is tough. You don’t go 15-1 and not have a great team.” Penns Valley stunned the host Rams by storming to a 5-1 advantage through two innings. Penns Valley had 11 hits in the game. Veteran Richland coach Ed Haberkorn pointed to his team’s seven errors as a key to the outcome. Penns Valley scored nine unearned runs. “We didn’t show up to play,” Haberkorn said. “They hit the ball. They’re a good team. If they were 6-12 that just shows how strong their league is.” Penns Valley (7-13) advanced to face Mount Union in the May 21 quarterfinals. Richland finished 15-2. “All year we lost three or four ballgames, maybe five ballgames, by one run,” Lucas said. “We were in a lot of tight ballgames. We knew we had to play a complete game and that’s what we did. “We hit the ball really well. Our Achilles heel all year is we’d boot the ball. We’re awfully young. I’m predominantly a sophomore team. I have one senior, our third baseman, Clarissa Keller and she played a fantastic ballgame.” Penns Valley got out to a quick start as Keller led off the game with a single. Megan Houser singled, and Madisyn Sharer drove in both runners with a base hit. A Richland miscue enabled Sharer to make it 3-0. Richland capitalized on a misplayed fly

ball that put senior lead-off hitter Maura Koshute on base. Nikki Mihalik’s single plated Koshute in the bottom of the first. With two outs in the second, Keller doubled to center, and Houser reached after a wild pitch on a third strike. Ashley Struble’s single to right made it 5-1. “Any game that you score early, that puts the pressure back on the team you’re playing,” Lucas said. “We were able to answer when they’d score. We’d come back and get a couple. Maybe that got them pressing a little bit more than what they’re used to. Take nothing away from them. They’re a great team.” Penns Valley pitcher Maggie Lynch prevented Richland from getting back into the game by working out of two potential trouble spots. “We stranded a lot of runners,” Haberkorn said. “We had bases loaded with one out (in the third inning) and didn’t get anybody in. We had second and third with one out (in the first inning) and didn’t get anybody else in. You’ve got to take advantage when you’re playing a team like this.” Richland’s Mihalik, Alexis Dona and Jordan Syfert had consecutive singles in the third to produce a run. Koshute beat out a bunt single with two outs in the fourth and scored on Kaleigh Hudak’s triple to center. Penns Valley added four more runs in the fourth by parlaying three hits and two Richland errors into a big inning. The visiting Rams had three more hits and capitalized on a pair of Richland errors to add four more to the total in the fifth to take a 10-run lead and bring the mercy rule into play. “You just can’t give a team like this four or five outs,” Haberkorn said. “They hit Nikki (Mihalik). That’s probably the most hits against her all season. They’re a good ball team. They beat us.” No. 3 hitter Struble and No. 4 slugger Sharer combined for four hits, four runs scored and six RBIs between them (each player was 2 for 3 with two runs and three RBIs). “That’s what you hope from your 3 and 4 hitters,” Lucas said. “You want that part of the lineup to drive in runs. More importantly to us, you need to be able to turn the lineup over. We got some good production out of those 7, 8 and 9 hitters, which got us to the top of the lineup.” Penns Valley had several rainouts since the win over Richland. It was scheduled to face Mount Union on Wednesday.

Toftrees Resort and Golf Club, part of Marriott Golf, has introduced “FairwaysFore-FREEdom,” a new military program designed to support the men and women dedicated to protecting America’s freedom. In celebrating America’s armed forces, “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” provides active, reserve and retired military personnel with both free and discount golf at over 25 acclaimed Marriott Golf courses throughout the United States. “As military personnel continue to return home from serving our country overseas, and as we know that many members of the armed forces love to play golf, ‘Fairways-Fore-FREEdom’ is designed to say thank you and offer them special opportunities to enjoy this great game,” said Jim Keane, senior director of operations for Marriott Golf. “With hundreds of thousands of active, reserve and retired military personnel who play golf, we can’t think of a better way to reward their unmatched dedication then to provide terrific values, along with free golf, at our collection of championship courses.” The “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” program commences on May 25, in honor of Memorial Day weekend, and runs through Veteran’s Day on Nov. 12. As part of the program, members of the armed forces that present a valid military ID card can take advantage of discounted “twilight” green fees/carts, ranging from just $29 to $69, while receiving a free replay certificate for another day. The free replay certificates will be valid until Dec. 31. The program is available after 3 p.m. any day of the week at participating Marriott Golf courses, and all tee times can be made up to three days in advance. In some cases, select Marriott Golf properties will even extend the hours that the special offer is available, further enhancing the value of the program and enabling eligible military personnel to experience the Company’s prestigious collection of championship golf courses. Contact the Toftrees Golf Resort pro shop at (814) 234-8000 for further information regarding this program.

PHILIPSBURG ELKS C.C. INVITATIONAL The 18-hole stroke play Better Ball of Partner’s Philipsburg Elks C.C. Invitational will be played on June 8 and 9. Tee times are available between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. The cost is $80 per team and includes two rounds of golf and meal. Friday’s practice round includes individual skins game; closest to the pin, three shots from 75 yards for $10. Winner receives prize and all balls hit during the contest. There is also a long drive contest for $10 and winner also receives prize and all balls hit during the contest. Deadline for the event is June 6. Contact Paul Fischer at (814) 342-1114 for more details or to register.

BALD EAGLE AREA VARSITY CLUB/GARY CONFER MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT The 23rd annual Bald Eagle Area Varsity Club/Gary Confer Memorial Tournament will be held June 16 at Belles Springs Golf Course in Mill Hall. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m., with a

shotgun start at 8. Cost is $75 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, commemorative gift, on-course refreshments and door prizes. There will be an awards presentation directly after golf has concluded. Please contact Doug Dyke at (814) 3555721 or (814) 308-4650 or via email at ddyke@beasd.org with questions or to register a team. Please make checks payable to the BEA Varsity Club. Mail checks to: 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate, PA 16823-4799.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS The State College Elks Country Club Memorial Tournament was held recently. Taking first place in the net division with a score of 139 was the foursome of Mike Hoy, Kevin Brown, Bill Frazier and Andy Isola. In second place with a 132 was Lee Morris, Neal King, Don Miller and Ken Moyer. Third place (131) went to Scott Braniff, Joe Slenker, Jim Au and Dan Leitzell. Fourth place (127) went to Brian Mehalick, Tom Bruce, Chris Bahr and Todd Horner. There was a tie for fifth place. The foursome of Todd Cable, Tim Ranck, Steve Kirby and Tyler Hughes tied with the foursome of Kevin Treese, Steve Byron, Ed Schon and Bob Knechtel. Both groups carded 122. There was also a tie for seventh place. Gary Smith, Ken Smith, Bill Gates and Rich Hosterman tied with the foursome of Harry Anderson, Nick Argiro, Darren Figart and Stan Figart. Both groups had 120. There were several special contests. Closest to the pin on No. 6 was Isola. Closest to the pin on No. 9 was Don Fetzer. Miller was closest to the pin on No. 10, while Justin Ondik was closest to the pin on No. 18. The State College Elks Country Club recently released the league standings. They are: Nardozzo’s Landscaping (36), Wisecrackers (36), K&J Machine Shop (31), Blaise Alexander (28), Rough Rangers (27) and Susan Bollman Tax (22). In the special contests, Tom Bruce was closest to the pin on No. 2. Andy Wiesner had the straightest drive on No. 7.

RALLY FOR THE CURE SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT The State College Elks held its Rally for the Cure Scramble Golf Tournament at the State College Elks Country Club recently with the following results: Overall winners with a score of 63: David Hosterman, Ginny Hosterman, Rich Hosterman and Carol Caldwell. There were also several on course skill prize winners. Closest to the pin on No. 18 went to Geri Stonebreaker. Closest to the pin on No. 9 was Thomas Bem. Long drive on No. 3 was Jeanie Andrews. On No. 13, it was Dave Hosterman.

PHILIPSBURG ELKS C. C. BETTER BALL OF PARTNERS RESULTS The Philipsburg Elks C.C. recently held its Better Ball of Partners. In the net division, first place went to Ed Good and Jim Burns, shooting a 55. Al Anderson and Mike Haley shot a 57 for second place. Third place went to Arnie Foradori and M. Gary Helsel. They landed in a tie with Craig Wood and Jarrod Wood. They all shot 58. In the gross division, Matt Johnson and Jim Lucas won with a 65. Arch Myers and Michael Czap tied for second with Bob Mitchell and Nate Lucas. They had 66. Fourth place went to Tom Dunsmore and Doug Goss. They tied with Andy Timchak and Adam Timchak. All had 69. The Ladies Net Division went to Val Patrick and Sandi Myers, who shot a 62. Patty Rodgers and Sandi Myers took second with a 65.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Penns Valley audience enjoys ‘My Favorite Year’ By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley Area High School Music Department presented the musical “My Favorite Year” at the high school auditorium over the weekend. “My Favorite Year” is a musical by Joseph Dougherty, with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. It is based on the 1982 film of the same name. The Penns Valley production was directed by Darris DeRemer, with musical numbers directed by Phil Stattel. The show begins as a reminiscence by comedy writer Benjamin “Benjy” Stone, recalling one week in his life back in 1954 — his favorite year — when he was a junior writer for a live television comedy show, titled “Comedy Cavalcade,” starring the demanding and egotistical Stan “King” Kaiser. The audience learns that Benjy had a somewhat troubled childhood. With his parents divorcing, he often sought refuge in the local movie theater, watching the films of his swashbuckling movie star hero, Alan Swann. On this particular week in 1954, Swann, who is well past his prime as a movie star, is booked as the guest star on “Comedy Cavalcade.” King Kaiser, when learning of Swann’s reputation as a boozer and carouser, orders the staff to “dump him.” Benjy Stone comes to Swann’s defense, asking Kaiser to let Swann on the show. “We owe him that for all those movies,” pleads Stone. Kaiser finally agrees, but assigns Stone to be Swann’s personal babysitter, to make sure Swann shows up sober and behaves in a family-friendly manner in public. When Stone and Swann meet, Swann is falling-down drunk, and stone realizes what a daunting task he has in store in the coming week. As the two interact, they learn of each other’s emotional baggage. A mutual respect devel-

ops, and the two seem to help each other in dealing with issues in their respective lives. Stone has to deal with his overbearing Jewish mother, and is trying to win the heart of the show’s production assistant, K.C. Downing, while Swann must re-learn how to act responsibly, especially regarding his daughter Tess, who he has not seen in years. Swann remains mostly sober for the week, but has a couple alcoholic relapses. At the musical’s end, the “Comedy Cavalcade” cast is performing the “Musketeer Sketch” in a live broadcast. Swann misses his entrance cue and everyone feels certain that he will not show up. But, with just the right amount of dramatic pause, a costumed Swann bounds onto the stage with sword in hand, regaining his swashbuckling persona, and recapturing a large chunk of his former dignity. The actors in “My Favorite Year” performed very well. This was a young cast — hardly a senior among them. The role of Benjy Stone was skillfully played by freshman Nick Fuller, perhaps utilizing his freshman status as an asset, since his role as Benjy Stone was one of a freshman comedy writer — the new kid on the block — rubbing elbows with the big boys of show business. The role demanded just the right combination of realistic maturity and youthful idealism. Fuller got it right with a stellar performance. Kason Breon, another freshman, nailed the role of King Kaiser, with plenty of swagger and an intimidating demeanor well beyond his years. Mitchell Shuey’s portrayal of fading movie star Alan Swann was excellent. Shuey met the challenge of projecting a pathetic and yet dignified persona from the stage. He became the runaway star of the show. A bevy of well-played supporting roles added character and seasoning to the show. Among them was Kayla Snyder as Belle May Steinberg Carroca, Benjy Stone’s proud and often overbearing mother. Snyder mastered the role, complete with a well done Brooklyn accent.

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BENJY STONE (Nick Fuller), at right, pleads with King Kaiser (Kason Breon), at left, to let movie star Alan Swann remain in the “Comedy Cavalcade” television show. The show was dotted with no less than 22 songs, scattered throughout the length of the production. This required the actors to display their considerable singing and dancing talents, which they did with ease. A touching moment occurs when Mitchell Shuey, as Alan Swann sings a wistful solo titled “If the World Were Like the Movies,” where he longs for a life where events are scripted, predictable and always have happy endings. But, of course, life is not like the movies. This show makes the point that every life has a problem, and every problem has a solution. It left its audience members thinking that “My Favorite Year” is now “my favorite musical.”

Bellefonte Community Band announces concert schedule From Gazette staff reports

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LOIS ABDELMALEK stars as Cassie Cooper in Neil Simon’s “Rumors.”

‘Rumors’ get started at the Boal Barn By PAT PARK For The Gazette

BOALSBURG — If you make the trip to Boal Barn this week, you are sure to hear rumors. Actually, “Rumors” is the name of the Neil Simon play being presented by the State College Community Theatre until May 26. “Rumors” is considered one of the best Simon comedies. The guests are arriving at a dinner party to find that the host has been shot, the hostess is missing, and the food is not prepared. Each person present has an explanation for what has happened and the gossip and rumors start flying: She has been having an affair with someone at the tennis club, he has attempted to commit suicide, and so it goes. The cast is to be applauded for keeping the dialogue fast and funny. The players include: Sunam Ellis, Ben Whitesell, Ellysa Stern Cahoy, Nick Downs, Lyn J. Freymiller, Lisa Wiedemer, Edgar Martinez, Lois Abdelmalek, Rob Arnold and Jackie Elliott. Director Jason Poorman does a nice job. There are lots of doors and slightly outrageous characters. He also makes full use of the stage. “Rumors” will be at the Boal Barn, 300 Old Boalsburg Road in Boalsburg until May 26. For tickets, visit www.scctonline.com or call (814) 234-7228. “Rumors” will be followed by the classic murder mystery, “And Then There Were None,” which runs from June 5 through June 16.

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Community Band has released its 2012 summer concert schedule. The band will perform 11 concerts in the Centre and Clinton county areas this summer. Here is the schedule: Monday, May 28 — Memorial Day, Boalsburg (Boal Mansion), 12:15 p.m. Saturday, June 2 — Bellefonte Children’s Fair, Noon. Thursday, June 14 — Flag Day (Talleyrand Park), 7 p.m. Sunday, June 17 — Talleyrand Park

7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 — The Oaks in Pleasant Gap 7 p.m. Sunday, July 1 — South Hills Business School, 6 p.m. Sunday, July 15 — Arts Fest (Friedman Park), 1:30 p.m. Friday July 20 — Lock Haven, Triangle Park, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 — Foxdale Village, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 — Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair (Talleyrand Park), 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 — Grange Fair, South Stage, 11:30 a.m.

The Bellefonte Community Band is celebrating its 29th year of musical performances for the citizens of Centre County. This ensemble of nearly 50 members is composed of local musicians from all walks of life, ranging in age from teens to senior citizens. The band plays concerts during the summer season, as well as an annual Christmas concert as part of the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas celebration. New members are always welcome. For more information, call band director Natalie Stanton at (814) 3570580.

Guthrie comes to town From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Folk music legend Arlo Guthrie is coming to the State Theatre for an all-ages show at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets for the show go on sale

May 25. Advanced tickets are $58 for gold circle/opera box, $43 for orchestra and $33 for balcony. Tickets are available at the State Theatre box office, online at www.thestatetheatre.org or by calling (814) 272-0606. For more show information, visit www.greenhouseproductions.net.

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Charriere teaching open studio portrait classes each Tuesday From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Local artist David Charriere’s portraits are characterized by an expressive depth. His impressionist brush strokes and classic palette combine to echo the style and composition of such painters as Berthe Morisot and Édouard Manet. Charriere teaches open studio portrait classes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Tuesday at Atelier de Charriere, 220C S. Allen St., State College and at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania. A student of Philadelphia’s Studio Incamminanti and the Putney Painters of Vermont, Charriere brings heart and sophistication to his work, as illustrated in one of his favorite quotes from Pablo Picasso: “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” The exhibit is free and open to the public.

DAVID CHARRIERE’S portraits have received national acclaim. He teaches open studio portrait classes every Tuesday.

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THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-2892 Thursday, May 24 Emily’s Toybox, 10 p.m. Friday, May 25 Brew Devils Saturday, May 26 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 Acoustic Mo, 10:30 p.m. THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5710 Sunday, May 27 Jazz Brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ELK CREEK CAFÉ AND ALEWORKS, 100 W. MAIN ST., MILLHEIM (814) 349-8850 Thursday, May 24 Bad Trio!, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26 Acoustic Marah: Memorable Mountain Minstrelsy, 8 p.m. THE GINGERBREAD MAN, 130 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0361 Thursday, May 24 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, May 25 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, May 26 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 30 Team Trivia, 9 to10 p.m. Karaoke, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE Thursday, May 24 JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 Bisquit Jam, 6:30 p.m. INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5718 Thursday, May 24 DJ Manik Mike, 10 p.m. Friday, May 25 DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. Saturday, May 26 DJ Cashous, 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 Jason & Greg Acoustic, 10 p.m. OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 867-OTTO Thursday, May 24 Acoustic Thursdays with 18 Strings, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 25 Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 9 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 Trivia, 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 Scott Mangene, 8 to 10 p.m.

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THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE Thursday, May 24 Jason & Dan, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, May 25 Dom & the Fig, 8 to 10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi’s, 10:30 pm to 2 a.m. Saturday, May 26 My Zero Hero, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27 2Twenty2, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday, May 28 Open Mic Nite, 9 p.m. To midnight Low Jack Tuesday, May 29 Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 30 The Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. THE RATHSKELLER, 108 S. PUGH ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-3858 Friday, May 25 Brian Lubrecht, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26 Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. SKEETER’S PIT BBQ, VICTOR LANE, SHAMOKIN DAM (570) 743-2727 Sunday, May 27 Nate Myers and The Aces, 6 to 9 p.m. THE SALOON, 101 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE, (814) 234-0845 Thursday, May 24 My Hero Zero, 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 25 Velveeta, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26 Mr. Hand, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27 Atomic Supersonic, 10:30 p.m. Monday, May 28 Smokin’ Karaoke, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 Hot Dog Cart, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. — Compiled by Marjorie S. Miller

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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 editor@centrecountygazette.com. Please see our website at www.centrecountygazette.com for the complete What’s Happening calendar, including additional future events.

THURSDAY, MAY 24 Moving and Garage Sale — Household goods, white hutch, microwave cart, lawn equipment, all-in-one blower and vacuum, weed eater, trimmer, rakes, shovels and more for sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 223 Steeplechase Drive, Pleasant Gap. Call (814)359-2001. Gift Shop Yard Sale — Centre Crest Auxiliary Gift Shop Yard Sale will be held at 9 a.m. at Centre Crest, 502 E. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call Betsy at (814) 237-3322. Penns Valley High School Art Show — The Annual Art Show hosted by the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center will be on exhibit from noon to 8 p.m. at Green Drake Gallery, 101-B W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-2486 or email at greendrakeart@gmail.com. Hooks and Needles — Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who knit at 1:30 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children 5 and younger are available at 2 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children 5 and younger are available at 2:30 p.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Family Fitness and Wellness — Health and Wellness representative, Dale Hails from CHIP and Capitol Blue Cross will present fitness tips and share nutrition information at 3:30 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Turkey and Ham Supper — A public turkey and ham supper will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, 146 Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. The cost is$8 for adults and $4 for children. Take-outs are available. Call (814) 669-4090. Knit 1 Pearl 2 — Knitters of all ages and skill level will gather to share ideas and work on current project at 6 p.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Arts Gala — Philipsburg-Osceola Area School students will present an art exhibit with live music and poetry performances at 6 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Needles Night at the Library — Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who love being creative at 6 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Carnival — The Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival Wristband Night will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. at the at the Carnival Grounds behind Station 3, 113 E. Pine St., Boalsburg. The cost is $13 for each wristband and ride any rides. Bingo will be in the Truck Room. Email at info@boalsburgfire.com.

hutch, microwave cart, lawn equipment, all-in-one blower and vacuum, weed eater, trimmer, rakes, shovels and more for sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 223 Steeplechase Drive, Pleasant Gap. Call (814)359-2001. Exercise Program — Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program is a low impact exercise that will work on improving balance, flexibility, strength and reduce the risk of falling and can be done in a chair or standing. Participants will use hand-held weights and exercise bands, which will be provided from 10:15-11:15 a.m. in the Dance Room, Centre Region Senior Centers, 131 S. Fraser St., #1, State College. Classes are free. Penns Valley High School Art Show — The Annual Art Show hosted by the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center will be on exhibit from noon to 9 p.m. at Green Drake Gallery, 101-B W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-2486 or email at greendrakeart@gmail.com. Daytime Adult Book Discussion Group — Members of the group select a new book each month and meet at 1 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Chicken BBQ — The Ferguson Township Lions Club will hold a Chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m at the Lions Club, Red Lion Road, State College. Cost is $8.50 for a dinner, $4.50 for a half of a chicken. East in or take out. 238-6695. Carnival — The Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. at the at the Carnival Grounds behind Station 3, 113 E. Pine St., Boalsburg. Bingo will be in the Truck Room. Email at info@boalsburgfire.com. Musical Comedy — The Nittany Theatre Company’s world premiere of the new musical comedy, “The Royal Gilberts,� written by Sterling Sax and featuring the music of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for students and seniors citizens. Call (814) 272-0606.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 Museum Tours — The Milesburg Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to noon at 205 Market St., Milesburg, PA, 16853. Penns Valley High School Art Show — The Annual Art Show hosted by the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center will be on exhibit from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Green Drake Gallery, 101-B W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-2486 or email at greendrakeart@gmail.com. Herbal Talks — Herbalist Jennifer Anne Tucker will give herbal talks from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Carnival — The Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival Parade Night will line up at 3:30 p.m. with the parade starting at 5 p.m. The carnival will open following the parade until 10 p.m. at the Carnival Grounds behind Station 3, 113 E. Pine St., Boalsburg. Bingo will be in the Truck Room. Email at info@boalsburgfire.com. Musical Comedy — The Nittany Theatre Company’s world premiere of the new musical comedy “The Royal Gilberts,� written by Sterling Sax and featuring the music of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for students and seniors citizens. Call (814) 272-0606.

Penns Valley High School Art Show — The Annual Art Show hosted by the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center will be on exhibit from noon to 4 p.m. at Green Drake Gallery, 101-B W. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-2486 or email at greendrakeart@gmail.com. Carnival — The Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival Wristband Night will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. at the at the Carnival Grounds behind Station 3, 113 E. Pine St., Boalsburg. The cost is $13 for each wristband and ride any rides. Email at info@boalsburgfire.com.

MONDAY, MAY 28 Carnival — The Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carnival Grounds behind Station 3, 113 E. Pine St., Boalsburg. Bingo will be in the Truck Room. Email at info@boalsburgfire.com. Exercise Program — Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Program is a low impact exercise that will work on improving balance, flexibility, strength and reduce the risk of falling and can be done in a chair or standing. Participants will use hand-held weights and exercise bands, which will be provided from 10:15-11:15 a.m. in the Dance Room, Centre Region Senior Centers, 131 S. Fraser St., #1, State College. Classes are free. Plant Sale — The Boalsburg Garden Club will hold their annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. across from the Zion Lutheran Church on Church St., Boalsburg. Call (814) 238-5012. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children ages 5 and younger will begin at 10:30 a.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Memorial Day Service — The Smith-Pletcher American Legion Post 779 of Centre Hall will hold a Memorial Day Service at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Reform Cemetery, W. Church St., Centre Hall. Guest speaker will be Hobart Kistler, U.S. Naval Academy. Call (814) 364-9416. Fizz Bang Eureka — After-school educational science experiment and activities are available at 3:30 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 29 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 at 10:30 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children ages 5 and younger will begin at 1:30 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Call

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GROUP MEETINGS The Gazette will publish the regular meeting dates and times for all Centre County social and service groups, organizations, clubs, etc. that have membership open to the public. To be included in the weekly listing send information by Wednesday one week prior to publication to editor@centrecountygazette.com or mail to: Group Meetings, c/o editor, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801. Adult Bible Study and Kids Program are 7 p.m. Wednesdays, offering practical help from the Bible and a fun and productive time for kids. Call (814) 360-1601 or visit nittanybaptist.org. ALIVE Teen Club meets Sundays, First Baptist Church, 539 Jacksonville Road, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org. Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday in the Mount Nittany Dining Room at The Inn, Brookline, 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College. Call Anne Campbell (814) 234-3141 or Janie Provan (814) 235-2000. Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans meet at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday every month at I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall, 756 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Antique Truck Club of America, Keystone Chapter meets at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of July and November at the Milesburg Bestway Travel Center, Rte. 150, I-80 exit 158. Call (814) 360-4177 or antiquetruckclubofamerica.org. 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 to sixth grade. Materials provided. Call (814) 355-5678 or visit www.fbcbellefonte.org. Bald Eagle Grange No. 151 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Grange Hall in Runville. Bald Eagle Watershed Association meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday at the Milesburg Borough Building, 416 Front St., Milesburg. Visit www.baldeaglewatershed.com Bald Eagle Area Class of 1962 meets for breakfast 9 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Mountain Valley Diner, 805 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. Call Sandy (814) 387-4218. 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) 6252132 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 6 p.m. the second Friday of each month, Bellefonte Moose, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Kay (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) 3601948. 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) 355-9606. Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7:30 a.m. Fridays, Diamond Deli, 103 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call Debbie Rowley (814) 880-9453. 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 2 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) 2801656. Boy Scouts of America BSA Troop 66 meets at 7:30 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) 2317005. The Business of Art Workshop meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Sozo Institute of the Arts, KeyCentre building, 1224 N. Atherton St., State College. The workshop is free for writers, artists and other creative people. Call Will Snyder at (814) 880-9933 or info@sozoart.org. Cancer Survivors’ Association Support Group meeting is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 at the United Way Office, 2790 W. College Ave., Ste. 7, State College. This month’s meeting is an open discussion. Call (814) 237-2120 or visit www.cancersurvive.org. Catholic Daughters of the Americas meets the at 7 p.m. first Thursday of every month. It is the largest Catholic women’s organization in the world. The group welcomes all Catholic women 18 years and older. Meetings take place at St. John’s

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Catholic School auditoriun. 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. For more information, contact (814) 355-7730 or e-mail jmoest@ yahoo.com. Centre County Real Estate Investment Club meets 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month, 1609 N. Atherton St., State College. Call (814) 280-5839. 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 Region Model Investment Club meets 6:30 p.m. on second Monday of the month, Mazza Room, South Hills Business School, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Call (814) 234-8775 or email cr20mic@ aol.com. The Compassionate Friends Group meets 7 p.m. every second Monday, Bellefonte Middle School, 100 N. School St., Bellefonte. The support organization is for families following the death of a child of any age, any cause. Bereaved parents and adult family members welcome. Call Amanda (814) 321-4258 or Peg (814) 3559829. Circle of Hope, a support group for special-needs children and families, meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Tyrone Public Library, 1000 Pennsylvania Ave., Tyrone. Call Angie (814) 386-1826 or alavanish@live.com. Diabetes Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Amy Leffard at aleffard@mountnittany.org or call (814) 2317095. Grief Support Group meets 6 p.m. every first Wednesday, Centre Crest, 502 E. Howard St., Bellefonte. Call Anne Boal (814) 548-1140. 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. Halfmoon Garden Club meets 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 6:45 p.m. third Wednesdays, Room 116, Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit nittany mineral.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. The Milesburg Lions Club meets 7 p.m. first Tuesday and the third Wednesday every month, Milesburg Center across from Uni-Mart. 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) 359-3421. 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. Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus meets 7:15 p.m. every Monday, South Hills School, State College. Men who like to sing are welcome. Visit www.nittanyknights. org, or call Bill (814) 355-3557. Nittany Mineral Society meets 6:30

p.m. the third Wednesdays, Room 114 Auditorium of the Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park. Call (814) 867-6263 or visit nittanymineral.org. Nittany Valley Woodturners meet every first Thursday, the woodworking shop, State College Area High School, South Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. Email Reg@MarketValueSolutions. com or visit www.NittanyValleyWoodturners.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 Social meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, The Autoport, 1405 S. Atherton St. State College. Parent Support Group for Children with Eating Disorders meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Kristie Kaufman (814) 466-7921. Penns Valley Area Class of 1962 committee is planning the 50th class reunion from Penns Valley Area High School for Sept. 29, 2012. Interested class members should contact Ruth Ann Williams, Carol Colestock, Jean Brown, Tom and Lois Runkle, Susan Foster or Carol Billett. 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 Dr., Pleasant Gap. The Romans 12:2 Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday night at 204 West High St., Bellefonte. The Romans 12:2 Group is an addictions break away program sponsored by Lifegate Baptist Church. The program 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. There is no charge for the meetings or the materials. For more information call (814) 353-1942. Sacred Harp Singing meets from 7-8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays at the University Mennonite Church, 1606 Norma St., State College. Visit www.StateCollegeSacredHarp.com. The Snow Shoe Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Wednesday of every month, at the Moshannon Community Center, State Rte. 144, Snow Shoe. 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 Tuesdays, State College Elks Country Club, Rte. 322 and 45, Boalsburg. State College Lions Club meets at 6 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. Stroke Support Group meets 1 p.m. last Tuesday of every month, HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 550 E. College Ave., Pleasant Gap. Call (814) 3593421. 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 Dr., State College. The Women’s Welcome Club of State College meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Rd., State College. Call Kathi (814) 466-6641. Zion MOPS and Beyond meets 9:30 a.m. first Thursday of the month and at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte. The group is for moms with children of all ages. Child care provided. Meetings are held September through April. Call (814) 383-4161. — Compiled by Gazette staff

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Composting Class — Dr. Gene Bazan will teach a class on the Introduction to Composting at 7 p.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. To register visit www.crpr.org.

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Seminar — The Small Business Development Center will hold a seminar, The Second Step of Starting a Business — Writing the Business Plan sponsored by SPE Federal Credit Union from 9 a.m. to noon at 221 Tech Center, Room 221, University Park. The class is $49. Register on-line at www.sbdc.psu.edu/seminar-registration.asp or by calling (814) 863-4293 or (717) 247-1280 Music Program — World Sounds at Noon: Sounds of Russia a Global Connections’ international music program will feature music and dance from Russia at 12:10 p.m. in the Downsbrough Community Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Suggested donations are $3 to $5 which will benefit Global Connections and Schlow Library. Call (814) 235-7816. Hooks and Needles — Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who knit at 1:30 p.m. at Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children 5 and younger are available at 2 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library,

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17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children 5 and younger are available at 2:30 p.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 3642580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Elementary Fun — Activities for children in kindergarten through grade six begins at 6 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Needles Night at the Library — Bring your projects to share ideas and tips with others who love being creative at 6 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Performance — The Penns Valley Area High School Advanced Drama Class presents their annual “Night of One Act” at 8 p.m. in the Penns Valley Area High School Auditorium, 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills. The performances include “The Rehearsal” by Don Zolidis, “A Cold Day in Hell” by Keith Powell, and “It’s Not You, It’s Me” by Don Zolidis. Admission is free. — Compiled by Gazette staff

PUZZLE #1 SOLUTION

CLUES ACROSS 1. Irish mother of gods 5. Provides weapons 10. Hyperbolic cosecant 14. Kilt nationality 15. Mexican artist Rivera 16. Circle of light around the sun 17. What a clock tells

CLUES DOWN 1. Fall back time 2. Has a sour taste 3. Gangrenous inflammation 4. Spoon or fork 5. What is added to the augend 6. Cambodian monetary units

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Sudoku #2

Fun By The Numbers Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

BUSINESS

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A NEW LOOK

Kish elects community leader and entrepreneur to boards From Gazette staff reports LEWISTOWN — William S. Lake, owner of the Lake Ford and Lincoln and the Lake Chevrolet dealerships in Lewistown, was elected to the Boards of Kish Bancorp Inc. and Kish Bank at the corporation’s annual meeting on May 8. “We are delighted to welcome Bill Lake to our Boards,� Kish Chairman, president and CEO William P. Hayes, said. “Bill is a successful, forward-thinking businessman and entrepreneur, with a deep knowledge of our markets and a longtime commitment to our central Pennsylvania communities. He will be a tremendous asset in our drive to ensure the corporation’s positive growth trajectory for the future.� Involvement in the local community is a hallmark for Lake. A lifelong Pennsylvania resident, he has worked for and/or supports a wide cross-section of non-profit organizations including the YMCA, the Salvation Army, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 4H, Boy Scouts, MADD, School Sports Programs, United Way, March of Dimes, Local Fire Companies, and Pennsylvania Special Olympics, among others. In addition to his community involvement, Lake serves as a member of the Mifflin County Industrial

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Development Corporation Board. He is the recipient of the Boy Scout’s Good Scout Award and the Pennsylvania Business Central Entrepreneur Award. Lake, a graduate of Juniata College with a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Accounting, is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army. WILLIAM LAKE He served as a platoon sergeant in the infantry in Vietnam and Cambodia, where his actions earned him the Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star, and the Army Commendation with “V� Cluster. He lives in Lewistown with his wife, Donna. They have two children: Tiffany, a student at Drexel University’s College of Medicine in Philadelphia, and Luke, who is general manager of the Lake dealerships in Lewistown.

CATA offers youth bus passes From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — CATA is again offering a three-month summer OnePass to middle and high school students for a discounted cost of only $59. The pass offers unlimited access to all CATA bus routes from June 1 through Aug. 31. High school students must present a current high school identification card to qualify for the pass. Middle school students without school identification must present a statement signed by a parent to verify middle school attendance. Two complimentary ride passes will be provided to all participants for parents and travel training purposes.

“We look at the summer youth pass as not only great transportation for the area’s youth, but a great way to expose kids to alternative transportation, and the bus is a great way to move a lot of people without piling into a car, fighting traffic, increasing air pollution, looking for parking and spending a lot on gas,� said CATA marketing manager Jacqueline Sheader. “The goal of the program is to enhance opportunities for students by providing them with inexpensive travel to access employment, recreational facilities, area libraries and retail facilities.� Summer youth passes are available at either CATA office — 2081 W. Whitehall Road or 108 E. Beaver Ave., State College. For information, call (814) 238-2282.

CHRIS MORELLI/The Gazette

WORKERS INSTALL new awnings at the Sheetz along the Benner Pike last week. Sheetz changed the coverings above the gas pumps due to wear and tear. The new awnings also reflect the updated Sheetz logo.

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DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County Recorder of Deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

RECORDED APRIL 30 THROUGH MAY 5, 2012 BELLEFONTE Joseph A. Cessna V and Megan S. Cessna to Travis A. Blair and Kelsey Glunt, 715 E. Howard St., $125,000. Barbara R. Burris and Scott L. Witmer to Scott L. Witmer, 306 S. Allegheny St., $1. Guan-Soon Khoo to Todd Braughler, 113 N. Allegheny St., $185,000. Gerald N. Dann and Marjorie A. Dann to 115 East Bishop Street LLC, 112 Obsidian Court, $119,485.

BENNER TOWNSHIP Village of Nittany Glen LP to Douglas M. Brown, 184 Marshall Boulevard, $193,500. Opequon Hill LLC to Scott F. Rossman and Rozlyn J. Rossman, 541 Millgate Road, $85,000. Amberleigh LP and Berks Construction Co. Inc. to Michael A. Struble and Cari Rhoades, 199 Amberleigh Lane, $170,265. Douglas A. Smith Estate, Valerie E. Smith executrix and Valerie E. Wasdyke executrix to Valerie E. Smith and Valerie E. Wasdyke, 813 Green St., $1. Centre County Industrial Development Corporation to Silcotek Corporation, 600 Siltop Lane, $750,000.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP James E. Stephenson and Lynda W. Stephenson to Patrick C. Shih, 134 Bathgate Drive, $280,500. Yaw D. Yeboah and Julia A. Yeboah to Robert W. Glickstein and Cindy R. Glickstein, 280 Holly Ridge Drive, $745,000. Trent Gaugler and Brooke L. Palmer to Joshua S. Manning, 2673 Penbrook Lane, $183,000. M. John Lew III and Joann R. Lew to Joann R. Lew, 1376 Haymaker Road, $1.

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP Kurt M. Kanaskie to Virginia S. Fuller, 2465 Circleville Road, #105, $295,000. Robert D. Reason and Andra L. Reason to David A. Mallen and Jennifer L. Mallen, 3106 Sheffield Drive, $1. Gary D. Keck, Ralph W. Keck and Paul E. Keck to Patricia A. Coble, 109 Gala Drive, $225,000. RGS Investments Two LLC to Kevin L. Michael and Regi-

GREGG TOWNSHIP

222 Amblewood Way, 215,000. Jeffery D. Ozarski and Jill B. Ozarski to Aaron Matthew Knight and Kelsey Squire Knight, 613 Devonshire Drive, $227,000. David Marshall Kirby and Natasha Kirby to James J. Fan and Ayla R. Gafni, 166 Ghaner Drive, $182,500. Ruth M. Mendum to Gerard J. Gross and Anne K. Gross, 16 Cricklewood Circle, $246,900. Richard C. Price, Betty J. Price, Jerre A. Price and Mary E. Price to Jerre A. Price and Mary E. Price, 1935 Lauck St., $1. G. Eric McGinnis and Amelia J. McGinnis to Jason K. Yablonski and Heather M. Brown, 5067 Buffalo Run Road, $164,900.

Lance Schreffler and Jennifer L. Schreffler to Lance Schreffler, 173 Blue Ball Road, $1.

PENN TOWNSHIP

HAINES TOWNSHIP

Kevin J. Brindle and Monica J. Brindle to Colin J. Davies and Whitney N. Crater, 116 Big Oak Lane, $206,000.

Joseph E. Kopitsky Jr. to John M. Pufnak and Angela S. Pufnak, 5316 Earl Drive, $6,500.

POTTER TOWNSHIP

HARRIS TOWNSHIP

Timothy S. White to Timothy S. White and Rebecca A. Rumbel, 374 Taylor Hill Road, $1.

na B. Michael, 400 Long Lane, $367,500. Jerold C. Heiken and Nadine M. Heinken to Douglas J. Kennett and Sarah B. McClure, 1689 Princeton Drive, $314,000. Cecil R. Trueblood and Doris M. Trueblood to Stanley J.Shepski Jr. and Linda E. Shepski, 169 Valley View Lane, $210,000. Sarah Knox to Christopher M. Walk and Fay L. Ferguson, 612 Kansa Drive, $150,000. Daniel S. Isidor and Suzanne W. Isidor to Mark A. Finkle and Jennifer M. Finkle, 689 Transfer Drive, $349,000.

Rittenhouse Real Estate Ventures Inc. to Christopher J. Henry and Crystal D. Henry, 1708 Shingletown Road, $460,000. Charles M. Hacker and Kimberly J. Barnett-Hacker to Steven J. Schweitzer, $250,000.

HUSTON TOWNSHIP Lawrence J. Zimmerman Jr. to Lawrence J. Zimmerman and Jonas M. Zimmerman, 2197 E. Mountain Road, $1. Edward Decker by guardian, Mary Hope Decker by guardian, Karen J. Adams guardian and Peggy M. Young guardian to Rodney D. Proctor and Jodi W. Proctor, 1971 Beaver Road, $92,000.

SPRING TOWNSHIP Beverly D. Korman and Beverly D. Burris to Beverly D. Burris, 119 Faust Circle, $1. Cory Fries and Janet Fries to Ethan T. Knepp and Casey A. Knepp, 1068 W. Springfield Drive, $303,500. Digna Denise Dager De Carbonell and Jesus Carbonell to Digna Denise Dager, 318 Ridge Ave., $1. Douglas A. Smith Estate, Valerie E. Smith executrix and Valerie E. Wasdyke executrix to Valerie E. Smith and Valerie E. Wasdyke, 813 Green St., $1. Douglas A. Smith Estate, Valerie E. Smith executrix and Valerie E. Wasdyke executrix to Valerie E. Smith and Valerie E. Wasdyke, 813 Green St., $1.

MILESBURG Vietta R. Young Estate and Nancy V. Miller executrix to Frances I. Young and Nancy V. Miller, 405 Iddling St., $1.

PATTON TOWNSHIP Caroline E. Burgess and Caroline E. Clifford to Caroline E. Clifford, 430 Sylvan Drive, $1. Scott D. Holsinger to Steven R. Rossman, 1095 Shamrock Ave., $96,500. Pinnacle Development LLC, Pinnacle Development 2 LLC and Pinnacle Development 2/Gregory LLC 1 to Kenneth F. Davis and Linda J. Davis, 176 Beaumanor Road, $379,456. David B. Thompson and Tania W. Thompson to Samuel J. Findley and Brooke H. Findley, 178 Shadow Hawk Lane, $178,000. Susann Keil and Stephen Keil to Makenzie R. Womer,

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH John J. Morelli and Margaret G. Morelli to Michael A. O’Halloran and Candelaria O’Halloran, 634 W. Prospect Ave., $500,000. Philip A. Klein Estate and Alan Schaffer Klein to John J. Morelli and Margaret G. Morelli, 719 S. Sparks St., $225,000. Scott L. Yocum and Lawrence M. Suhey to Kevin L. Michael and Regina B. Michael, 400 Long Lane, $375,000. Jacob A. Librizzi and Marie Librizza to David T. Stewart and Jacqueline Stewart, 2418 Oak Leaf Drive, $257,900. Mian-Chang Wang Trust, Mian-Chang Wang trustee, Clara Tsung-Ling Trust and Clara Tsung-Ling Wang to Sarah M. Rito and Matthew D. Donovan, 1066 Saxon Drive, $240,000. Dante V. Scalzi to Mark Wherley and Maria R. Scalzi Wherley, 835 Wheatfield Drive, $200,000.

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GAZETTE

Placing A Classified Ad? Call By Noon Monday To Run Thursday • All Ads Must Be Prepaid

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EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE

4 Weeks 8 Lines + Photo only

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

FREE 2001 Doublewide, Upper Brush Valley Rd. Penn Valley SD. Lot Rent. New full oil tank. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Propane fireplace. Window treatments. $42,900 (717) 991-4948

MARKETING MANAGER You will be our new full-time advertising and marketing manager with experience in print advertising, email campaigns, social media and event planning. Any web marketing background you have is a plus. You are a very creative, organized, ambitious and extroverted person. Benefits include medical, vacation and retirement. Application is available online at: www.appoutdoors.com

Or may be dropped off in person to: Appalachian Outdoors 123 S. Allen Street State College, PA

General

HEAD CUSTODIAN 12 Month Employment. 2nd Shift with exception of summer day shift. Responsible for upkeep, general cleanliness, and minor repairs to ensure safe, secure, and healthy school facilities. Three years previous custodial experience required; school district experience preferred. Must supervise and train custodial staff. Ability to work in a busy environment with interruptions. Must be customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills. Act 34, 151, and FBI clearances required for employment. Applications due June 6, 2012 Send letter of interest, resume, and three recommendation letters to: Dr. Richard C. Makin CPI 540 North Harrison Rd Pleasant Gap, PA 16823

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ACTION ADS DENTAL HYGIENIST State-of-the-art dental practice in State College is currently hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist. Must be a team player and be familiar with a digital workplace. (814) 238-2431 Ext 107 For immediate consideration

Ponderosa is now accepting applications for all positions. Please apply in person at: 1630 S. Atherton St. Offering competitive wages based on experience. First time applicants welcome.

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

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HELP WANTED DISPATCHER for trucking company., Must have experience. Good phone and computer skills. Willing to work in fast paced office. Medical benefits available, plus 401K. Please send resume and probable salary requirements to: P.O. Box 012, Bellefonte, Pa. or fax to 814.000.1111.

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MOVING sale. Thurs, Fri, Sat. 9a,-4pm.7341 Manor Heights, Bellefonte. Toys, tools, antiques, furniture, kitchen appliance, Bayou Fitness Center, lots of book, lawn furniture, dishes, girls clothes, fax machine, Computer desk, CD racks, stereos, fans, heaters, bikes, much more. No early birds

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Total value of all items for sale must be under $2,000 • Must have price of item for sale in ad • Run up to 6 lines for 3 weeks • PRIVATE PARTY ONLY Real Estate, Rentals, Auctions, Financial, Services/Repairs. Garage Sales, Pets, Bulk (firewood, hay, etc.) not eligible. No other discounts or coupons apply.

GUITAR LESSONS I teach locally at CLC school 2643 W College Avenue. Offering private lesson on Wed & Fri from 3-5:30. I teach Guitar & bass any age. (814) 386-2239

FLUTE INSTRUCTOR ACCEPTING STUDENTS I have 35 years of teaching and performing experience, and I have taught flutists of all levels including flute majors at PSU. Currently perform with PA Centre Orchestra and Nittany Valley Symphony. Call for fees/schedules. (814) 234-3716

WHAT are you waiting for? Place your Gazette classified as today. Phone 814-238-5051.

TRASH TO TREASURE June 2, 2012 Beaver Stadium, Gate B $5 Early Bird 7:30-9:00am Free Admission 9am - 2pm Benefits Centre County United Way www.t2t.psu.edu

BIKER BOOTS: Men’s Harley Davidson Biker Boots, size 11 1/2. Excellent condition. Only worn a couple of times. $50. OBO (814) 6672035

SOFA BED: Full size sofa bed. Good condition. Free for pick up. Heywood Wakefield Desk, with chair, $99 (814) 238-6488

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LIVING ROOM SET: Couch plus two matching chairs & ottoman. Chocolate with tan piping. Downsizing & can’t take. One year old. Great condition. Paid $1,500, asking $700. Available for immediate pick up. (814) 777-7470

COMPUTER ACCESSORIES HP Deskjet 1220c color printer, prints 8 1/2x11, 11x14, 11x17, $25; Que Firewire CD burner, $20; Cannon flatbed scanner $35. Excellent condition. (814) 237-2024

GOLF CLUB: Men’s Tailormade R7 Limited RH 10.5 Degree R Flex Driver Good condition. Includes head cover, wrench, and weights. $65. (814) 496-8198

HOT TUB: Catalina Hot Tub. Seats 5 to 6 people. New cover. New set of step. Good Condition. $2000 (814) 355-5939

RING: 14K White gold ring with three emerald cut diamonds flanked by baguettes. Paid $1500 asking $800 OBO. Serious inquires only, please. email aimmel24@gmail.com or call (814) 867-1253 Leave Message

TOY TRUCK: Collectibles, 1994 Hess Rescue Truck, in box, $20. 1997 Hess Truck & Racers, $15. 1996 Emergency Truck, $15 (814) 466-6905

WANTED HONEY BEE SWARMS (814) 404-1669

1999, 35 Ft. Gulfstream Conquest trailer, 2 slide, AC, rear queen, Kitchen bar/stools, walk thru bath Good cond. $3,500 (717) 327-5556/ 717-951-7025

SCOUT: 2 International Scout. $2000 OBO (814) 404-1669

1979 Suzuki GS 550 E 22K miles. $1000 OBO (814) 571-7470 ask for Tim.

HARLEY DAVISON: 5k miles, Sinister Blue / Diamond Ice. ThunderStar front rim & Slotted Solid on back. Det. windshield; saddlebags. Python 3 exhaust. NEW ‘wide’ seat. LOTS OF CHROME! All orig parts including orig seat. EXCELLENT condition. Garage kept. $10,000 (814) 571-6546

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FOR YOUR FAMILY, WE ARE

COMMITTED TO CARE – AND CARING. At Penns Valley Area Family Medicine, effective medical care comes from truly caring. That’s why our practice feels like home to so many families. We care. We listen. We share your concerns about the health of your family. Our skilled providers offer excellent comprehensive care for families and individuals of all ages, from standard examinations to ongoing treatment of chronic diseases. Caring family medicine from members of your community. That’s L I F E F O R WA R D. Schedule an appointment today at 814.422.8873, or visit mountnittany.org for more information on all of our primary care providers.

PENNS VALLEY AREA FAMILY MEDICINE STAFF FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

Paul Woolley, Jr., MD, MPH | Candace Maurer, CRNP | Amy Laubscher, CRNP | Craig Pursell, DO | Carol Myers, CRNP | Sue Ososkie, CRNP | J Alfred Jones, MD

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