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Coaches vs. Cancer set to tee off again
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The biggest charity golf tournament in Centre County is ready to tee off once again. The 16th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament will be held on Friday at the Penn State Blue and White Golf Courses. Last year, CVC events raised more than $200,000 for the American Cancer Society. Penn State men’s basketball coach Patrick Chambers recently had knee surgery, so he will not be golfing this time around. However, he will be a big part of the tourney’s corresponding events. “We are really excited and delighted with the tremendous support of our sponsors, celebrities and the community which has allowed Penn State’s Coaches Vs. Cancer organization to grow and continue to assist so many people affected by cancer,” Chambers said. “We have a very dedicated committee that has worked extremely hard to put on a first-class event which continues to get better every year.” This year, Chambers and Company aim to raise $2 million. In addition to the CVC Golf Tournament, there are events year-round, including Spikes Fest, the CVC 5K Fun Run/Walk, the Brewer’s Expo, the CVC Reverse Car Drawing, the Bestwich Foundation Bike For Life and CVC “Band Together” Day. CVC-Penn State ranked as the sixth highest fundraiser among Coaches vs. Cancer organizations nationally in 2011, raising more than $200,000 for the second consecutive year. It has ranked among the top 10 for more than a decade. The two-day event gets under way on Thursday night with the annual Coaches Vs. Cancer Celebrity/Sponsor Reception, which will be held at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The reception will feature celebrities and sponsors. During the event, there will be testimonials about how funds raised by CVC affect the lives of individuals and families in the Centre Region. On Friday, golf begins at 7:30 a.m. The afternoon session is slated to begin at 12:30 p.m. The tourney is a five-man, 18-hole scramble. Over 300 golfers are expected to take part in the tournament. There are many notable current and former Penn Staters taking part in the tournament, but none bigger than first-year head football coach Bill O’Brien. The local CVC committee makes a strong effort to keep a portion of the money raised local and provide direct assistance to those affected by cancer in the Centre Region through the Bob Perks Fund. For the fourth consecutive year, in 2011, CVC-Penn State presented an annual grant in excess of $35,000 to the local charity established in honor of one of the original founders of CVC-Penn State.
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TREASURE TROVE: Workers hold a Courtney Brown banner that was taken from inside Beaver Stadium. The banner is one of several items from the stadium being sold at the annual "Trash to Treasure" sale on June 2.
Penn State prepares for Trash to Treasure By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com
UNIVERSITY PARK — An event that benefits and brings together the community through volunteerism and philanthropy, Trash to Treasure, will set “sale” at Penn State for an 11th year. Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien will kick off this year’s event, which is scheduled to begin with early-bird admission at 7:30 a.m. on June 2 at Beaver Stadium. Early birds pay $5 to get in, but admission will be free starting at 9 a.m., and the event will continue until 2 p.m. Trash to Treasure is a sale of items donated by Penn State students who live in residence halls. Proceeds benefit the Centre County United Way. “At the end of the spring semes-
ter they have the option to donate their unwanted, gently used items to the United Way,” said Tammy Gentzel, executive director of the Centre County United Way. “(The Office of the Physical Plant) delivers the donated items to Beaver Stadium. The items are then sorted and organized by hundreds of community volunteers in preparation for sale day.” Last year, 63.5 tons of items were donated, and $56,037 was raised for the United Way, Gentzel said. Proceeds from this year’s sale will go to the 2012 Centre County United Way Annual Campaign, which funds more than 100 programs through 37 health and human service partner agencies, she said. Items for sale during Trash to
UNIVERSITY PARK — Emergency response personnel from Penn State and Centre County communities participated in a full-scale airport disaster exercise at the University Park Airport on May 23, where a replica airplane cabin from West Virginia University was used to simulate an a plane crash. Curtis Parker, a public information officer at Penn State University, said the exercise was a simulation of what would take place if a real airplane accident were to occur. “We really just wanted to test how EMS, police, TSA officials or airline officials would converge to solve a problem, to manage the in- “YOU NEVER know formation and just to manage the overall cri- how many hands sis,” he said. on deck you’re The Federal Aviation Administration re- going to need.” quires commercial airCurtis Parker ports to conduct an Public information on-site emergency exofficer at Penn State ercise every three University years. The last University Park Airport exercise was organized in the spring of 2009. “Essentially they’re trying to keep everybody at rest and up-to-date on the latest techniques, and really just to make sure, because you have a whole bunch of players coming together in one moment and you have to make sure they’re doing it in an (orchestrated) fashion,” Parker said of the FAA. “This is just really to make sure everybody has their peas in a pod.” Emergency personnel including Port Matilda fire; Bellefonte EMS; Alpha fire; Centre Link EMS; Pleasant Gap fire and EMS; Penn State Police, EMS and HazMat; Centre County Emergency Management; the Centre County coroner and Transportation and Safety Administration representatives from the University Park Airport participated in the simulated airplane crash.
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‘Spirit of the Game’ guides Frisbee pro By AIMEE MORGAN For The Gazette
STATE COLLEGE — Bruises, blood and scars are all over his elbows, hips and knees, but he loves the sport. He loves his team. He loves the “Spirit of the Game.” Ian McClellan, 32, of Houserville, is a professional Ultimate Frisbee player for the Philadelphia Spinners. McClellan discovered the sport 18 years ago, while playing trumpet for State College Area High School’s marching band. “I think it was during the second week of practice that an Ultimate Frisbee game was organized as a post-practice event. Up until that point I knew nothing about Ultimate, but it was quickly explained
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that there was a traditional rivalry between two pre-made teams. It was probably the ugliest game of 50-vs-50 ever played, but it was also probably the most fun I have ever IAN McCLELLAN had. I was absolutely hooked,” McClellan said. He was so hooked, he shamefully admits he skipped two or three classes his junior and senior year – and every study hall – to go play out in the schoolyard. Between the
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Front and Centre SALUTE TO TROOPS: Organizers are preparing for the first “Montgomery Open� in support of Salute Military Golf Association, which works to aid wounded soldiers. Page 11 TIME OF THE SEASON: Check out places to go and things to see now that thoughts have turned to summer fun. Page 17 IN REMEMBRANCE: Visitors place flowers on veterans’ graves in Union Cemetery in Farmers Mills during a Memorial Day observance, one of several in the region over the weekend. See coverage on Page 13, 15.
ONWARD AND UPWARD: The Lady Raiders of Bellefonte beat Hollidaysburg to advance to the District 6 Class AAA title game. Page 18
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Bike crash A man crashed a bicycle on North Atherton Street and White Course Drive at 12:32 a.m. Sunday, and subsequently walked to the Alpha Fire House seeking treatment. The man, whose name could not be released by police, was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center for a shoulder injury he suffered in the crash. An ongoing investigation revealed the man may also have been under the influence while operating
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Jury selection to begin for former PSU wrestler By LAURA NICHOLS StateCollege.com
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Sandusky back in court Groups urge Pa. to keep BELLEFONTE (AP) — A hearing was scheduled to get under way inside a central Pennsylvania courthouse in the case of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, less than a week before the planned start of his trial on 52 child sexual abuse counts. Judge John Cleland scheduled the Wednesday afternoon proceeding to take care of any remaining matters. Still unresolved at the Gazette’s press time Wednesday was a defense effort to have the charges dismissed and motions by four alleged victims to have their identities protected by court order. Cleland’s also was expected to issue a decorum order to address issues raised by the widespread public interest the case has generated. Sandusky's lawyers and state prosecutors will begin picking jurors from a pool of State College area residents on Tuesday. Sandusky, 68, a retired defensive coordinator, faces 52 criminal counts. Prosecutors say he sexually abused 10 boys over 15 years, allegations he has repeatedly denied. On Tuesday, four of the accusers filed court motions asking Cleland to prevent their names from being made public. Lawyers for so-called Victims 3, 5 and 7 made a broad request to prevent all the accusers’ identities from being disclosed publicly, saying disclosure would cause their clients additional fear, anxiety and mental anguish and potentially expose
them to physical harm. Attorneys Andrew Shubin and Justine Andronici, who represent Victims 3 and 7, wrote in their motion that while their clients’ testimony is “of critical importance and the legitimate subject of media and public interest, personal information identifying Sandusky’s alleged sexual abuse victims is not.” Lawyers for Victim 5 joined their motion. Lawyers for Victim 4 asked that a pseudonym be used for him during the upcoming trial. “It is an unfortunate reality that some victims in high profile cases view the disclosure of their identity as the equivalent of being branded with a scarlet letter,” wrote Ben Andreozzi and Jeff Fritz, lawyers for Victim 4, adding that accusers would rather be remembered for their positive contributions to society. “Although Victim 4 remains 100 percent committed to testifying against the defendant in this case, at what expense will it come to his short-term and long-term well-being?” they wrote. Shubin and Andronici wrote that Sandusky’s lawyer wasn’t opposed to their motion, but they had not heard back from state prosecutors. Messages left after business hours on Tuesday for a spokesman for the attorney general’s office, and for Sandusky’s lawyers, were not immediately returned.
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aid for disabled adults By MARC LEVY Associated Press
HARRISBURG — Faith-based and community aid organizations from across Pennsylvania have swung into action to urge the Republican-controlled Legislature not to end a Depression-era program that provides about $200 a month for tens of thousands of disabled adults who can’t work. The coalition of more than 100 groups, including the AARP, the United Way and Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Unitarian Universalist and Jewish groups, released the letter advocating for the General Assistance cash benefit last week, as negotiations pick up on a state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. “Our primary interest and concern is hunger, but hunger is just a symptom of other needs and challenges for people and so we see the elimination of General Assistance as majorly impacting people’s ability to access shelter (and) food,” the Rev. Amy Reumann, director of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania, said Tuesday. “It’s a small amount of money that’s going to have a devastating effect for people who are on the margins and don’t have other resources.” A spokesman for House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, said Tuesday that the chamber’s Republican leadership had no plans to change the initial proposal by Gov. Tom Corbett to eliminate the program, and a spokesman for Corbett said the Republican had not changed his mind about eliminating it. “It’s unfortunate, but taken as a whole, it’s a very small part of the public welfare budget,” spokesman Kevin Harley said. The Corbett administration repeatedly has said that the state’s spending on programs for the poor is unsustainable and General Assistance is a target for elimination because federal mandates make it difficult to control spending on other pro-
grams for the poor. In the letter, the groups say helping people who need money to pay for shelter, addiction recovery program fees and other basic needs until they get back on their feet saves society money by keeping people out of hospitals, jails and homeless shelters. The benefit is a “hand-up, not a handout,” the groups said. “We urge you to ensure that our state budget reflects our values by restoring General Assistance in its entirety or, at minimum, to restore key components,” the groups said. “General Assistance protects those most in need and saves taxpayers’ money.” People who are eligible include disabled or sick adults who don’t have minor children, domestic violence survivors, adults participating in intensive alcohol or drug treatment programs, children living with an unrelated adult and adults caring for someone who is sick or disabled, or for an unrelated child. Currently, the House of Representatives is studying a budget plan sent to it earlier this month by the Senate. Corbett, who ran on a no-new-taxes pledge, proposed ending the $150 million General Assistance cash benefit in a $27.1 billion budget plan he released in February that also would cut business taxes by $275 million. His spending plan called for a series of cutbacks he blamed largely on sluggish tax collections and the rising cost of pensions and health care for the poor. Then senators voted 39-8 on May 9 for an alternative, $27.7 billion budget that also would eliminate the cash benefit while adding hundreds of millions of dollars to the subsidies that Corbett proposed for universities, public schools, county-run social services, the race horse industry, medical research, retailers that collect sales taxes and hospitals and nursing homes that care for the poor. Senators also plugged in $12 million to erase cuts in the Legislature’s accounts that Corbett proposed.
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Treasure, from page 1 Treasure include clothing, shoes, fans, lamps, furniture, mirrors, coffee makers, health and beauty items, ironing boards, rugs, sports equipment, books, office supplies, electronics and many other pieces, Gentzel said. This year’s sale will feature a raffle of three Paterno-era sideline benches from Beaver Stadium and four vinyl banners that feature former Penn State AllAmerican football standouts and former coaches, Gentzel said. “This gives you (three) chances to win a piece of Penn State football history,” she said. Certificates of authenticity will be included, and the banners feature Larry Johnson, Courtney Brown, Dave Robinson, Ted Kwalick, Curt Warner and Rich Lucas, she said. Each year more than 2,000 shoppers attend the early-bird sale, Gentzel said, and hundreds more show up during the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. slot. “Trash to Treasure has been described as a win-win-win event for everyone in the community,” she said. “It helps families, many of whom are in great need, buy gently used items at a very low cost. (Trash to Treasure) has raised nearly half a million dollars for the Centre County United Way agencies over the past 10 years – with all of that money staying in Centre County to help our friends and neighbors.” Gentzel said the event also
helps Penn State students demonstrate philanthropy and community involvement by making donations. “It is a great opportunity for people in the community to volunteer by helping with the preparation for the sale itself,” Gentzel said. “Penn State Housing saves thousands of overtime hours to remove the ‘trash’ from the student rooms. Penn State OPP saves by not transporting this trash to the Centre County Solid Waste Authority, thus keeping materials out of the landfills. We all benefit.” Paul Ruskin, communications coordinator for the Office of the Physical Plant, said Trash to Treasure has raised, in the past 10 years, $491,000, and saved more than 680 tons of goods from being shipped to a landfill. Ruskin, an original member of the T2T committee, said he expects “several thousand” shoppers this year. “They will be lined up halfway around Beaver Stadium by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning,” he said. “Some shoppers camp out all night just so they can be first through the gate.” Ruskin said this year’s sale will be the second largest in the sale’s history, with close to 72 tons of donations. “Considering we are seeing fewer bulk items such as wood and concrete blocks, the weight is being attributed to the extraordinary amount of donated clothing – a true bonanza for fashion-
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HUNDREDS OF SHOES were up for grabs at a recent “Trash to Treasure” sale at Beaver Stadium. Proceeds from the annual event go to the Centre County United Way. This year's event is set for June 2. istas,” he said. Trash to Treasure began in 2001 as part of Penn State’s Environmental Strategy, Ruskin said. “Our primary goal was to reduce the waste stream sent to the landfill after our student population completed spring semester
and left town,” he said. “By partnering with the United Way, Penn State students are able to donate usable items which are sold for charity.” The event is jointly managed by Penn State Housing, the OPP and the United Way, Ruskin said.
Additionally, Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics has supplied Beaver Stadium for this year’s event. Volunteers are still needed to help sort and prepare the items for sale. Those who are interested may visit www.t2t.psu.edu.
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PHILADELPHIA — The charity for troubled youths started by Jerry Sandusky more than three decades ago — and through which the retired Penn State assistant football coach met the boys he is charged with sexually abusing — said it is seeking court approval to shut down and transfer its programs to a Texas-based youth ministry that serves abused and neglected children. The Second Mile said it has been financially crippled by the child sex-abuse scandal involving its founder and onetime public face and concluded after a six-month internal review that it had no other option but to close. The State College-based charity began the legal process of dissolving itself May 25, submitting a plan to Centre County Court that would transfer its programs and millions of dollars in assets to Arrow Child & Family Ministries Inc., a $36 million charity that operates in Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, California and Honduras. “While we are sad that The Second Mile will not continue running programs, we are heartened that the important work of helping children — and their families — reach their full potential will go on,” the charity’s interim president and chief executive, David Woodle, said in a statement. The announcement was widely expected after Sandusky’s November arrest plunged The Second Mile into crisis. Donations dried up, volunteers fled and organizations that once referred children to The Second Mile said they no longer would. Meanwhile, state prosecutors told a judge that a defense request to dismiss the abuse charges is premature because there has been no sworn testimony in the case. Sandusky’s attorney asked a Centre County judge to dismiss the charges last week, arguing some counts are too vague to defend and others involve victims whose identities haven’t been determined. But Chief Deputy Attorney General Frank Fina said in his response May 25 that the defense’s arguments are based on “assertions,” not “facts,” because there’s been no
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sworn testimony. “The absence of a factual record requires this Court to deny those requests,” the prosecutor wrote. Prosecutors allege that Sandusky found his victims through the charity he started in 1977 and committed many of his offenses inside Penn State football buildings. He has pleaded innocent to more “WHILE WE are than 50 counts of sexual abuse involving 10 alleged victims and sad that The Sec- awaits a June trial. The Second Mile said in its peond Mile will not that “it became immediatecontinue running tition ly apparent that the allegation programs, we are against Sandusky, especially as heartened that the they focused on child sexual abuse, jeopardized the very exisimportant work of tence” of the nonprofit. The Second Mile considered helping children attempting to restructure itself as — and their fami- a smaller organization — or dislies — reach their continuing its programs entirely full potential will — but settled on a third option that Woodle said was the “most go on.” attractive in that the programs will be continuing and the kids David Woodle who need those services” will Interim president and continue to get them. chief executive of the One popular program, SumSecond Mile mer Challenge Camp, teaches life skills, conflict resolution and goal-setting to 300 to 400 troubled children each year. Arrow plans to maintain the camp, along with mentoring programs, an institute to promote leadership skills and support for foster families. “We got many, many emails that said, ‘You’ve got to keep those programs,’” Woodle told The Associated Press. From its beginnings as a home for foster children, The Second Mile grew to become one of the largest providers of youth social services in Pennsylvania. The nonprofit thrived because of Sandusky’s prominence as a defensive coach at Penn State, its close ties to university
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donors and leaders, and its use of Penn State’s athletic fields for its camps serving at-risk children. The late coach Joe Paterno often served as master of ceremonies at The Second Mile fundraisers. But its longtime CEO, Jack Raykovitz, came under fire for failing to inform the charity’s board about 2001 and 2008 abuse allegations against the retired coach. Infuriated board members told the AP in December that had they been kept in the loop, they could have taken steps to better protect children a decade ago. With The Second Mile’s name irreversibly tarnished by the Sandusky scandal, donors informed the charity that while they still supported the programs, they would no longer contribute money. “We got very little” donor support, “and it trailed off over time,” Woodle told AP. “We’re really down to hardly any. Our recommendation now to people is if you want to support these programs, support Arrow.” Arrow, whose national headquarters are in Spring, Texas, a Houston suburb, was founded in 1992 by Mark Tennant, who grew up in Washington, and was himself severely abused as a child. The charity expanded into Pennsylvania in 2004 and now serves 300 children in seven counties from its base in Altoona. If a judge approves The Second Mile’s petition, Arrow plans to open additional offices in State College and in the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas. Your Headquarters For Quality Pre-Owned AWD Subarus
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Frisbee, from page 1 marching band games and a local pickup game on Saturday mornings, he was playing Ultimate at least once a week. By the time he graduated from high school, he was playing in a summer league organized through State College Ultimate League, and then trying out for the Penn State team in the fall of 1998. He graduated in the spring of 2003. As a math major, it didn’t take him long to take long hours and add them to hard work, which soon equaled making him captain of the team from 2001-2002. “I have been playing competitively for 14 years, ever since I joined the PSU team. Besides the college league, there is an enormous club league too, which is why so many Ultimate players don’t stop playing once they graduate from college,” McClellan said. “I didn’t want to be captain in my fifth year (2002-2003), but I did play, and that was the year PSU made it to College Nationals. It’s considered a college ‘club’ sport. It is not NCAA anywhere,” McClellan explained. According to McClellan, in competitive Ultimate, each team has seven players on the field at a time. One team will “pull” (kickoff) to the other team and play begins. The offense will then try to pass the disc between each other until someone catches it in the end zone. You are not allowed to run with the disc once you catch it, and you must throw it within 7 seconds of catching it. A game to 15 typically lasts between one and a half and two hours, as a result, McClellan describes the sport as “a crazy amount of running, jumping, diving, catching and throwing.” Although Ultimate Frisbee is a unique sport, McClellan will tell you it is a sport with deep traditions. Since 1968, Ultimate was designed as a self-officiated sport, and the majority of the massive Ultimate community has grown up learning to play while honoring sportsmanship, fairness, integrity and mutual respect between players as highly as winning and losing, he said. The Ultimate community calls it “Spirit of the Game,” and it’s ingrained deeply into every Ultimate player worldwide. “No one just joins an Ultimate team somewhere and gets to ignore it. It’s not how it’s done,” McClellan said. Because most Ultimate games are self-officiated, every player on both teams is responsible for a bad call. If a player does something wrong, both teams will discuss and explain what the right call should be and then they teach the player how to make the right call next time.
According to McClellan, every player learns “Spirit of the Game” and its proper implementation as thoroughly as they learn the basic rules of the sport and the skills of throwing, cutting, catching and defense. The resulting benefit of this system, he said, is a community and culture of the sport that demands a balance between intense competition and integrity. “It is a character-shaping experience to grow up playing Ultimate in this way,” he said. Although McClellan agrees this system is beneficial, it has its downsides as well. “The most important (downside) is the sense of ‘purity’ or ‘sovereignty’ that develops in many players because they aren’t officiated by referees. They get to make their own decisions, their own calls, and their own fate. The real result of this is a feeling that going to a system of referees is ‘selling out’ in some way. We’re giving back our personal control over how the game we love is officiated,” McClellan said. In order for the sport to be taken seriously, such as by the Olympics or through a professional league, Ultimate needed referees. That was a lot to ask for much of the Ultimate community, which is why it has taken so long to put a professional league like the American Ultimate Disc League together. “In the end, there are many players that are bitter about the existence of AUDL. They see it as a corruption of their purity. They see it as if their sport has forsaken the essential component of what made it different and attractive compared to other mainstream sports,” McClellan said. “But there are also finally enough players, investors and businessmen who believe that the sport is unique for enough other reasons and that adding referees doesn’t equal an end to integrity
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STATE COLLEGE native Ian McClellan lays out during a game of Ultimate Frisbee. the league, Philadelphia was one of the ideal locations for hosting a team because of the large Ultimate community and there were already a lot of good players in the Philadelphia region, he said. “The Ultimate community is pretty tight, so when the AUDL announced its intentions to be a pro-league with eight pro teams, the news spread like wildfire,” McClellan said. As one of the older professional players, he admits he isn’t quite as athletic as he used to be. “I’m a little past my athletic prime, but I’ve been playing a long time, so when tryouts came, I was able to rely on some of the veteran tricks I’ve mastered over the years to help me secure a spot
and sportsmanship, because in reality it doesn’t,” he said. Eventually, enough people realized that the sport is actionpacked, fun to watch and it can be highly marketable, said McClellan, and the AUDL is the first major attempt to form it into a successful business. “So far, I really like the look of the on-field product,” McClellan said. 2012 is the inaugural season of the AUDL and as a start-up league; the idea was to minimize travel costs. There are only eight teams in the northeast quadrant of the U.S., with plans to expand through the South in 2013 and to the West Coast in 2014. While the AUDL was forming
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IAN McCLELLAN extends to make a catch. McClellan, originally from State College, plays professional Ultimate Frisbee and is a member of the Philadelphia Spinners.
on the roster,” he said. And, according to Jonathan “J” Dono, 34, a former teammate of the elite club team from Philadelphia/New Jersey known as Pike, McClellan is one of the best players he has ever seen. “I stopped playing in 2009, but he’s one of my favorite people to play with. He’s one of the most dynamic throwers I’ve ever seen. He made my job easy. It was great to be on the field with him. It definitely made for a fun time. Despite how good he is, he’s also incredibly modest and also a great guy. He always had time for everyone. I always admired that about him,” said Dono. For McClellan, Dono was his all-time favorite teammate. “I have never seen a more dedicated athlete. His work ethic was unparalleled, he exemplified the Spirit of the Game and he was always 100 percent positive with everyone around him. I have never seen him act in a negative way with anyone,” said McClellan. “It also helps that he was the best defender I’ve ever seen, and he caught every throw I would ever launch his direction. A part of my heart still hopes and believes that he will return from retirement, move back to Philly and join me on the field again before I also retire.” “My favorite thing about Ultimate is the gracefulness,” McClellan said. “The flight of the disc is beautiful to watch, and the fact that it moves just a bit slower than a baseball or football means that there are tons of opportunities every game for spectacular catches or blocks that could easily fill the highlight reels.”
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CVC-Penn State has donated a total of more than $190,000 to the Bob Perks Fund, now in its sixth year providing assistance in the Centre Region with a goal to provide financial assistance for basic necessities which cancer patients and their families cannot afford temporarily due to their illness — household bills, gift cards for groceries and gas and out of town lodging required for medical care. For more information about the tournament or to make a donation, visit www.CVCPennState.org or call (814) 3303337.
Disaster, from page 1 The police departments, fire companies, HazMat crews and emergency medical responders worked together to secure the scene, save crash victims and to put out flames coming from the replica airplane and a nearby fire pad. Parker said these emergency personnel would be among those who would respond in the case of a real airport emergency. “You never know how many hands on deck you’re going to need,” he said. “We are at any time ready to call in people from surrounding counties to assist us in whatever we need.”
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Pay slumps as productivity rises American manufacturing, pretty much left for dead a few years ago, is undergoing a heartening renaissance. Factories are rehiring; there is even a shortage of workers for some skilled jobs. Plants that fled to low-wage countries are returning home, where they are newly competitive, in part because of wage growth in such usual low-pay havens as China. Since 2001, output per hour in manufacturing has risen over 40 percent. But those blessings have yet to flow to manufacturing workers, whose wages have risen only about 10 percent in that time. And many workers’ pay is not keeping up with inflation, amounting to a pay cut in real income. Some of the increased productivity is due to the scare thrown into the workforce by the recession and high unemployment, but not entirely: Output increased about 13 percent in the last five years, but about 21 percent in Jay Ambrose is a the five years before that. columnist for According to The Wall Street JourScripps-Howard nal, there was a 35 percent decline in News Service. manufacturing jobs between 1998 and 2010. Since then, the number of jobs, as of April, had increased 4.3 percent to 11.9 million. But after peaking in 2009, wages averaged $19.15 an hour, back to where they were in 2000 in inflation-adjusted terms. The Journal points out that the recession gave management the upper hand in asking their workforces to relax work rules and accept flat or reduced wages and benefits. It also led to the introduction of a two-tier wage system. In one Michigan plant, new hires are paid $10 an hour. Had they been lucky enough to have been hired before 2008, they would be getting $18 an hour. It’s not unreasonable to project that this growing disparity between pay and productivity might be self-defeating if it doesn’t self-correct. Consumer spending is what drives the American economy, and if workers don’t spend because they can’t afford to, the recovery could slow and even stop. Henry Ford had the genius to pay his workers enough to buy the cars they were building. The economy is no longer that simple or straightforward, but the principle holds.
DALE McFEATTERS
Unless labeled as a Gazette editorial, all views on the Opinion page are those of the authors.
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Should Romney’s faith matter? Mitt Romney has emerged as the presumptive Republican nominee for the presidency — the first member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints ever to head a major party ticket for the nation’s highest office. Romney is known to be devout, but is also widely seen as downplaying his Mormon faith on the campaign trail, wary of alienating voters who might find his religion offputting. Should Romney’s faith matter to voters? Columnist Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk debate the question.
JOEL MATHIS Let’s give thanks for progress: A black man and a Mormon will compete for the presidency this November. More people from more backgrounds than ever can fully participate in our politics — thanks largely to the efforts of American liberals. Romney doesn’t get a free pass for his faith, however. Don’t misunderstand: If you vote for a candidate based on the Nicene Creed, say, then you’re being silly and Joel Mathis, maybe a little unjoelmmathis@ American. gmail.com, is a writer in We’re electing Philadelphia. a president, not a pope. But a candidate’s policies are fair game, as is the worldview that shapes those policies. Faith often shapes a candidate’s worldview. Romney’s opposition to abortion reportedly springs from the teachings of his church: That’s a topic that can’t and shouldn’t be avoided in a presidential campaign. Other issues in which Romney’s faith may be a factor: ■ Race: Until 1978, the Mormon
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church refused to ordain black men into the priesthood. Romney was a 31-year-old adviser to the leader of the Boston church when the policy changed: What was his view of it, and how might it affect how he governs a multiracial America? ■ Feminism: The church long discouraged mothers from working outside the home — and Romney reportedly refused to help a couple adopt a child until the mother was able to quit her job. How would that viewpoint affect Romney policies on workplace discrimination or childcare tax credits? ■ Same-sex marriage: Romney’s opposition to marriage equality reportedly springs from his faith, and Mormons were big contributors to the campaign for California’s Proposition 8 banning gay marriages. Now there are questions about whether Romney would even permit gays to adopt. Church membership isn’t an immutable characteristic. It’s a choice. Certainly, Republicans feel that way when the church is led by Jeremiah Wright. The election isn’t about Romney’s theology — but it is about his beliefs. Americans deserve a chance to understand them.
BEN BOYCHUK Let’s face it: Mormons are strange. Americans know little about the religion or its adherents. There are only about 6 million of them in the United States. They don’t drink or smoke, and used to practice polygamy. (A few still do.) A Broadway show mocking Mormons’ beliefs was a sensation last year. Will this matter come November in an election that’s supposed to be about the economy? Definitely. A new survey published in the journal Political Behavior concluded that Romney’s Mormonism is a big hurdle to clear. “It’s not that Romney is a religious man,” says University of Akron political scientist John Green, the study’s lead co-author. “It is that his Mormon faith, in particular, makes many people uneasy. And that
unease has political consequences.” So be it. Maybe the better question isn’t whether Romney’s religion will matter, but rather whether it should. Truth is, Mitt Romney doesn’t wear his religion on his sleeve. Neither does Harry Reid, the Democrat and Senate Majority Leader from Nevada. Nobody questions Reid about how his Mormonism influences his legislative decisions. With the notable exception of abortion, Reid isn’t any less of a garden-variety liberal. On questions of race, women’s rights, and gays, Romney sounds and behaves more or less as a mainstream, center-right politician. To ask whether President Romney would “permit gays to adopt” is silly. Powerful as they may be, presidents don’t set adoption policies at a stroke of a pen. States and localities work out those rules. It’s worth remembering, too, that most conservative voters didn’t oppose Romney in the primaries because of his Mormonism. Ben Boychuk, Conservatives bboychuk@cityquestioned Rom- journal.org, is ney’s record as associate editor of governor of Mas- City Journal. sachusetts, disliked his atrocious health-care reforms, and worried about his apparent willingness to say anything to get a vote. Mormons may seem mysterious to Americans. But the questions underlying the election in November aren’t mysterious at all. Are you better off now than you were in 2008? Can this businessman and former governor do better than Obama? Hard to imagine him doing any worse.
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A quick solution to VA problem Yet another Memorial Day has come and gone. The politicians’ lofty rhetoric no longer reverberates. The “Spectacular Sales” of mattresses, summer suits and SUVs are over, but the swimming pools are open. And everything else is pretty much back to normal. Which means the men and women who fought our nation’s battles in distant lands are back to having to fight new battles at home, against their own government’s Department of Veterans Affairs — just to get benefits they earned long ago. Too often, military veterans Martin Schram we gratefully writes political analysis for Scripps honor Memorial Howard News Serv- Day, find themice. Email him at selves battling martin.schram@ backlogs, bugmail.com reaucratic delays and improper denials of duly earned benefits. That’s the way it was after the end of the “War to End All Wars” in 1918 and it’s been that way after all the wars since. And even though Barack Obama has done far more than any modern president to make things better for veterans, the influx of vets from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars presents a massive challenge.
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So, it was gratifying, having written a 2008 book on the VA’s problems, to come up with a fix to one VA delay that plagues tens of thousands of veterans’ families each year — yet has never been tried. The making of one simple solution goes back to my reporting on a seemingly commonplace case of a World War II veteran and his wife, whom we will call Bill and Diane. Bill suffered a serious combat wound in Italy and was hospitalized for two years. Later as a civilian, Bill worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He retired in Florida with modest pensions from the VA and postal service. In January 2011, Bill passed away. Diane simultaneously sent the VA and USPS all the vital documents — including Bill’s death certificate and their marriage certificate. She requested her share of both pensions as Bill’s surviving spouse. The USPS immediately calculated Diane’s pension share. On the February date Bill’s postal pension check normally arrived, Diane promptly received her first USPS check, properly made out for about half Bill’s usual amount. But the VA fell far short of the USPS standard — and inflicted unnecessary financial stress on this veteran’s widow. Half a year went by without a VA pension check. I’d heard of Diane’s plight and brought the case to the attention of a VA official. Now, it could be mere coincidence, but the next day Diane got a phone call saying her VA surviving spouse’s benefits were calculated and she’d soon get a check that included retroactive pay-
ments dating back to February. Her first VA pension check arrived in August. Fortunately, Diane had no monthly rental or mortgage expense; that allowed her to survive the VA’s unwarranted half-year income gap. Recently, while meeting with a senior VA policy official, I brought up the different ways the USPS and VA fulfilled their pension obligations to families of those who served. This VA official was genuinely concerned. Especially when I asked: Why couldn’t the VA match the postal service’s compassionate handling of the survivor’s pensions? The VA official began by noting the VA must determine whether Bill’s death was related to war injuries, which could affect the pension amount. Then I asked: Since there’s a base amount his spouse will get if his death wasn’t linked to war injuries, can’t the VA immediately start sending surviving spouses a check for that base amount? With any additional compensation to be paid retroactively? Why make a veteran’s surviving spouse suffer an income gap? The VA official slapped his palm down on the conference table, then scribbled a note to himself. Yes, he said, that should be done from now on. We’ll watch to see how quickly this solution is implemented. But what’s most troubling is this was a common-sense solution any bureaucracy should have generated ages ago — if helping veterans and their families was the VA’s true calling. What the VA really needs most is a new mindset.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS How do you face change? When a new client makes an appointment me to see me, together we define a plan of action to allow them to achieve their goals. A roadmap is created; defining a starting point, allowing them to reach benchmarks along the way, check the status of their work and allowing for me to reassess and change routes if necessary. Some of my clients are able to throw all of their bad habits away and adopt new healthy Julie A. Wilczynski habits without turning is a traditional back; jumping into the naturopath, coundeep end of the pool selor of natural even a health and certified without nutritional consult- thought of the temperant. ature of the water. I
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also have other clients who need to move more slowly. They need to throw one bad habit away at a time. Complete that task and then adopt a new healthy habit to replace the bad one that has been deleted. They need to dip their toes in the water, testing for temperature and begin at the shallow end of the pool and slowly walk in until they are comfortable. Neither is right or wrong. It is all about what is right for you. Knowing what methods work best for you when changes must be made to your lifestyle habits and having the ability to tailor your changes to your abilities will help to ensure the changes you make will be changes you will adhere to not just until your goal has been met but for the long term. Another important factor in helping to define whether or not you should dive right in or test the waters is defining your toxic load level. The more toxic you are, the more toxic your lifestyle is the more unpleasant the effects of a healthier lifestyle
Eyelid lift surgery: Is it right for you? Aging quite naturally brings on changes in our bodies and skin. One of the most common changes is the elasticity of the skin around the eyes. While we all develop some fine lines around our eyes as we age, for some, the skin around the eyes can start to sag more prominently. Sagging eyelid skin can disturb the natural contour of the upper eyelid and in some cases, actually impede eyesight. A simple surgical procedure called blepharoplasty can trim back the skin and Emily A. Peterson, MD, is a plastic sur- give the patient not geon with Mount just a more youthful Nittany Physician look, but also allow for Group and on staff better vision. at Mount Nittany People who are Medical Center, generally in good State College. More health, are non-smokinformation is ers, and are not sufferavailable at cosing from any serious metic.mountnithealth or eye conditany.org. tions are good candidates for blepharoplasty. Anyone with an eye condition like glaucoma, dry eye, or a detached retina, or those who have any type of cardiovascular disease, may not be
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candidates for this particular surgery. Additionally, if the upper eyelid is impeding vision, insurance will often cover the cost of surgery. Before any surgery, a patient’s health status is carefully reviewed. The patient will also need to have a thorough evaluation by an ophthalmologist to rule out any eye conditions that could be problematic. The actual procedure, which can be combined with a procedure to tighten under eye skin, takes about an hour and does not require an overnight stay in the hospital. Stitches are removed within a week, and patients can re-establish their normal activities usually within about two weeks. If you think you might be a candidate for blepharoplasty surgery please call Mount Nittany Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery at (814) 231-7878 for an evaluation.
Renovations complete at Mount Nittany From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Alexander Building Construction Co. has completed an addition and renovation project at Mount Nittany Medical Center. The project consisted of a single-story addition and renovation of the existing main entrance. To accommodate continual patient and visitor access to adjacent spaces, the project was broken up into three phases. Phase I consisted of creating and installing the temporary entrance to allow a daily average of more than 400 patients, visitors and staff to continue to enter and exit the hospital near the existing entrance, while also maintaining the help desk for visitors during construction. Phases II and III includ-
ed the construction of the single-story addition, renovation work and removal of the temporary entrance built in Phase I. Renovations included new carpet, porcelain tile, wood plank look vinyl flooring, paint, stone veneer columns and accents, light fixtures and HVAC system. Radiant panels were incorporated into the ceiling to provide heat source when required. New underground work included sanitary utilities for toilet and bathroom fixtures, electrical utilities for floor-installed electrical outlets, and plumbing for potential future coffee/snack bar area in the waiting room. For more information about Alexander Building Construction Co., visit www.alexanderbuilding.com.
can be. This doesn’t mean that you will feel worse before you feel better, but it does mean you may feel worse before you feel better. I have so often heard my clients complain, “I felt better eating Twinkies and smoking than eating all this healthy food — I’m going to eat bad again because I felt better!” Yet they came to see me because they wanted to get healthier. Here are a few common symptoms of toxic overload: ■ Feeling tired, sluggish, lethargic ■ Trouble concentrating and staying focused ■ Headaches ■ Joint pain ■ Catch colds easily ■ Trouble sleeping ■ Bad breath ■ Unpleasant body odor ■ Frequent gas, bloating or indigestion ■ Allergies and/or food sensitivities ■ Skin problems like acne, psoriasis, eczema
■ Constipation and other gastrointestinal irregularities ■ Depression ■ Irritability ■ Recurrent respiratory problems ■ Back pain ■ Mood changes ■ Hemorrhoids ■ Sinus congestion When making healthier nutritional choices your body will take that opportunity to help you by throwing stored toxins away. Your body seeks to stay in a state of balance — homeostasis — and keeping toxic levels low means that you must give the body a break by not continually introducing toxins whether they come in through your foods, your environment or prescribed medications. Healthier lifestyle habits will always create a healthier body. How you choose to adopt those habits is up to you. Do you jump in head first or do you test the waters?
Health care: Who’s in charge? With the rapid rise of health care costs today and an unstable economy, health care has become a major concern for many individuals. Many questions arise over the best insurance coverage, deductibles, higher copays and an overall decrease in coverage. One thing with all these questions and concerns is that we forget the simple fact that we are in charge of our own health and that means health care costs from your pocket. Good health and health care begin and end with each individual’s choices and daily habits. One of chiropractics main principles is that health comes from within. Our body operates and functions properly on its own if it is well maintained. If we give our bodies nothing good to work with and abuse it on a daily basis our body responds with symptoms in return … pain, disease, illness, etc. ■ Take a minute to review this checklist: ■ Healthy diet and Chris Hartley is a eating habits (fruits, chiropractor at vegetables, lean meats, Nittany Valley limit sugar Chiropractic in State College. ■ Daily stretching (2-3 times a day) ■ Daily activity (20 plus minutes of bringing up your blood pressure and heart rate) ■ Postural assessment ■ Repetitive movements ■ Prolonged static positions
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The first one above affects your whole entire body, we are what we eat and our body expresses itself by using the building blocks we provide. Today there is an enormous amount of research that shows links between poor diet and many of the diseases that our society faces. Today’s marketing tactics mislead us in many ways ... “fat free, no trans fats, etc.” Just because the label or the marketing scheme says this it does not mean it is 100 percent true. This will be addressed in a later article but think of this — it’s fat free, yet contains a large percentage of sugar. Well guess what? The body takes the excess sugar and turns it into fat. The other bulleted items relate to our bodies musculoskeletal system and that system, not maintained properly, can lead to many aches and pains throughout our lifetime. Our office is focused on addressing all of these issues above. Although this can not be addressed with every visit, due to time constraints and the fact that most people enter our office with pain. At that point our main focus is to remove this problem. After the pain has subsided think about scheduling a visit to address the issues of diet, exercise and stretching routine to focus on prevention of problems in the future. Focusing on preventative care is the easiest way to decrease your overall health care costs and increase your chances of a healthier life. Although nothing can completely prevent disease and illness the more healthy and properly functioning your body is the better chance it has to heal when needed. So, think about an office visit to talk about the impact that lifestyle changes can have on your overall health.
Red Cross blood drives scheduled in June
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
■ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Red Cross Donor Center, 135 S. Pugh St., State College ■ 12:30-6:30 p.m. — Boalsburg Volunteer Fire, 113 E. Pine St., Boalsburg ■ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — PSU/Walker Building, Room 109
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
■ 1-7 p.m. — Old Fort American Legion, 2829 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall
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FBLA REGIONAL WINNERS, front row, from left, are Bethany Zucco, president Andrew Wolfe, vice-president Chamberlyn Corman, secretary Seth Matter, treasurer Ciara Stehley, Lydia Munnell and Sean Gipson. Back row: Nick Feather, Whitney Stahley, Emily Stasko, Karissa Dixon, Shane Guyer, Kylie Krout, Erin Thal, Leah Krisch, Jenna McDevitt, Laynie Steen, Emily Jabco and Khayla Smith.
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FBLA STATE WINNERS are from left, Sophia Ventura, Evan Ripka, Justin Barnyak and Bryan Heltman.
Bellefonte FBLA plans trip to Texas From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte chapter of Future Business Leaders of America is asking the community for donations/sponsors to help fund a trip for its students to compete in the Future Busi-
ness Leaders of America’s national competition this summer in Texas. Students Evan Ripka and Justin Barnyak, who placed first in the Desktop Application Programming competition in Hershey this past April, will represent Bellefonte and PA FLBA in the competi-
tion. This year, Bellefonte FBLA has represented the district through various community service projects, competitions, and workshops. It raised money for the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the American
Heart Association, among other agencies and organizations. Checks to help offset the cost to the students for nationals can be made out to BASD and mailed to Bellefonte FBLA, c/o Stacey Nath, advisor, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.
School retirees lend a helping hand by volunteering From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — PASR partnered with Keystone Research Group to determine how many public school retirees are actively engaged in volunteer activities, the average number of hours they each contribute and the type of service activities in which they are involved. The research discovered that, statewide, 63 percent of PASR’s members are volunteering in their local communities, with each volunteer contributing, on average, 308.4 hours per year, for a total of 6,600,876 hours volunteered. It should come as no surprise that retired public school employees are some of the most active, involved people in their communities. After all, throughout their professional lives, these individuals were dedicated to helping others. Even though, on the whole, the national trend is that individuals are volunteering less, school retirees are the exception and continue to volunteer in extraordinarily high numbers. In fact, the percentage of members who volunteer and the hours served to their communities is astounding when juxtaposed with the Pennsylvania averages documented by the Corporation for National
and Community Service. According to their findings, only 27.4 percent of Pennsylvania residents volunteer, with 35.6 hours per volunteer each year. In comparison, PASR members volunteer at better than two and one half times the state average and contribute eight and a half times the state average in terms of hours of service provided annually. So, how valuable is the service that school retirees contribute to Pennsylvania through volunteerism? According to Independent Sector, a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of charities, foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs, the value of volunteering during 2010 in the state was $21.36 per hour, based on the average hourly wage determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With nearly 21,000 members contributing more than six and a half million hours of service to their local communities, the economic value of PASR member volunteer service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is nearly $138 million per year. In Centre County alone, PASR members volunteered 58,288 hours, saving their communities $1,245,023.
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VICKIE GATES, president of the Centre County Association of School Retirees, right, presents a mock check representing the value of the volunteer hours of the members of CCASR to the Centre County Board of Commissioners. From left: Michael Pipe, Steve Dershem, Chris Exarchos and Gates.
Young authors, artists showcased By LAUREL SANDERS For The Gazette
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THREE “POWER OF PERSEVERANCE” awards were given by the Community Outreach and Public Service Club (COPS Club) at South Hills School in State College. Offered in memory of Jodi Warshaw, these awards are given to students who have demonstrated great determination to overcome hardship as they pursue their associate degrees at South Hills School. Pictured, from left, are award-winner Kira Munro, COPS representative Tina Baronio, award-winners James Tebary, Lori Philips and Vickey Warshaw, mother of Jodi Warshaw.
STATE COLLEGE — It’s a colorful world — at least in the eyes, imaginations and artworks of students from Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten in downtown State College. May 17 was Young Authors and Artists Day, where more than 100 of the school’s students from ages 2½ through kindergarten had their best individual and collaborative work on display for parents, families, church members and anyone who came to see it. Sand paintings, artwork created from recycled materials such as water bottles and paper tubes, paintings varying from stripes and dots, and works copying the styles of masters through the centuries were cap-
tured through preschoolers’ and kindergarteners’ eyes, rekindling the imaginations of young and old. Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten art teacher DeeAnn Wylie, who also teaches one of the school’s classes for four-year-old students, worked diligently to ensure each child had a place in the art show. Castles, clay art, and paper sculptures added dimension to the colorful display that spanned the church hall stage and adorned the surrounding walls. Scores of themed reports and stories about students’ lives and perceptions were recorded and presented as classroom storybooks. Students shared what they love about their lives as well as their dreams for the future, from becoming teachers and doctors to baseball players, artists and more.
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GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL and Kindergarten showcased young authors and artists on May 17. Laurel Sanders is the executive director of Grace Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten. She can be reached at lsanders@glcpa.org or at (814) 2388110.
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Andrews Sisters tribute act delights Boalsburg crowd By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
BOALSBURG — Every soldier or sailor serving in far away lands delights in receiving letters from home. On Saturday, different kinds of letters from home visited the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg. “Letters From Home” is an Andrews Sisters tribute act consisting of Heidi Shafer, Serah Haley and Erinn Diaz from Winston-Salem, N.C. These ladies perform Andrews Sisters songs, mimicking their singing style and World War II-era costumes with dead-on accuracy. They performed a 45-minute USO Canteen-style show of song and dance, which began in a covered pavilion amid passing rain showers. The multi-generational audience numbered well over 100 people, filling the pavilion and spilling out onto nearby picnic tables. Patty, Maxene and LaVerne Andrews were the daughters of a Greek immigrant father and a Norwegian-American mother in Minnesota. They began their career as a close-harmony singing group in the 1930s, and continued until LaVerne’s death from
cancer in 1967. Their 1938 recording of “Bei Mir Bist du Schoen” was their first hit, and earned them a gold record — the first such award ever given to a female harmony group. During World War II, they entertained the Allied Armed Forces extensively in America, Africa and Italy, visiting Army, Navy, Marine and Coast Guard bases, war zones, hospitals and munitions factories. One of their biggest hits of that era, “BoogieWoogie Bugle Boy,” has remained an iconic musical standard to this day. Letters From Home’s show began in World War II troop show style, with the ladies arriving outside the pavilion in a vintage military Jeep. Museum educator Joe Horvath, dressed as a sailor, escorted the group to the pavilion to begin the show. Horvath later hammed it up with the group as a three-timing boyfriend in the song “You Call Everybody Darling.” The show opened with “The Joint is Jumpin’,” followed by the Andrews Sisters’ signature song “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree.” “The Pennsylvania Polka,” “In the Mood,” “Tico, Tico” (a salute to singer Carmen Miranda), “Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy,” and
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JOE HORVATH escorts the members of Letters From Home to the pavilion to begin their concert. several other numbers of the 1940s era followed. Their final song, the wistful ballad, “I’ll be Seeing You,” brought thunderous applause that demanded two encores. At the Boalsburg show, the group had CD’s for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to the USO organization. Diaz said her father was a veteran and he loved the Andrews
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Sisters’ music. “He told us that we needed to start singing this music, and the more we sang it, the cooler it was,” she said. The group members met doing musical theater productions and formed their singing group. Diaz said the group performs shows all around the country, and is working on some inter-
national venues in the near future. In one number, Diaz perched herself on the lap of World War II veteran Dorlin Hay of Pine Grove Mills. Hay served in the South Pacific Theater on a gun crew on a merchant ship. “We were trained to shoot down Japanese Zeroes,” he said. “We were lucky — we didn’t see any.”
Civil War banquet set at conference center From Gazette staff reports The Central PA Civil War Round Table will hold its annual James A. Beaver Banquet at 7 p.m. on June 9, in the Orchid Room of the Penn Stater Conference Center, 215 Innovation Blvd., in State College. The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Ted Alexander, of Greencastle, who will speak on “The Great American Armies — The Opposing Forces at Antietam.” The Army of the Potomac, commanded by Maj. General George B. McClellan, mounted a series of powerful assaults against Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia near Antietam Creek, Sharpsburg, Md., on Sept. 17, 1862. Antietam proved to be one of the turning points of the Civil War as it ended Lee’s invasion of the North and his hope of winning a decisive battle on northern soil. Lee
and McClellan left behind them a battlefield unique in American history as the single bloodiest day in American history, where nearly 23,000 Americans would be killed, wounded and missing. Ted Alexander is the chief historian at the Antietam National Battlefield Park. He is one of the finest and most sought-out guest speakers for Civil War functions and is an exceptional Civil War battlefield guide. He has authored several books including, “The Battle of Antietam: The Bloodiest Day,” “McCausland’s Raid and the Burning of Chambersburg,” and “Southern Revenge.” The banquet cost is $29 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by June 4 by contacting Julianne Herman at (814) 861-0770 or julianne8@comcast.net. Anyone interested in the Civil War or joining the Central PA Civil War Round Table are invited to attend.
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THE BELLEFONTE ELKS recently donated $1,000 to the Bellefonte Borough Police Department through the David B. Garver Fund for the purchase of camera equipment to be used in the investigation of drug offenses. Shown in the picture are Dale Moore, past exalted ruler, Bellefonte Police Officer Jason Brower and Richard Davidson, past exalted ruler.
KOA Community Day will raise funds for camp From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte/State College KOA will hold its Community Day, KOA Care Camps and yard sale from noon to 4 p.m. on June 23 at the KOA Campground, 2481 Jacksonville Road in Bellefonte. The yard sale is donation-only to raise money for the KOA Care Camps, which are for children with cancer. The camps are free. They provide a safe and healthy environment for children with cancer, and in some cases, their siblings. The nearest
camp is Camp Dost, run by the Ronald McDonald House in Danville. This year, the money raised will be presented directly to Camp Dost. In addition to the yard sale, the pool will be open from noon to 4 p.m., and children are permitted to swim free of charge. Food and drinks will also be available, with all proceeds going to the Care Camps. There will be a silent auction for larger items. For information or to make a donation, call (814) 355-7912 or email bellkoacamps@gmail.com.
Bellefonte Church serves area senior citizens From Gazette staff reports BELLEFONTE — A total of 31 homeowners and 187 volunteers participated in the first-ever Serving Our Seniors Day on April 28. The event was sponsored by Faith United Methodist Church in Bellefonte. Before starting the array of spring-fixup projects at 33 residences, 80 job-site workers were treated to a breakfast prepared and served by numerous church volunteers. Others participated by baking loaves of bread, muffins and cookies for homeowners and work teams. They also helped with registration and the preparation and clean-up of breakfast. Some playschool and day care children made cards and bookmarks. Many families in the Bellefonte area
now have clean windows, gardens prepared for planting, porches and decks power-washed, flower beds weeded and mulched, porch furniture cleaned, and rain gutters cleared. Two senior housing buildings had their community rooms and kitchens cleaned, as well as their patio furniture and porches in preparation for the coming warm weather. Home owners expressed their appreciation of the work completed at their homes and were comforted by the laughter and friendship of the workers witnessed by the joy displayed in what they were doing. Many new relationships were established and a rewarding experience was felt by everyone involved. The Faith United Methodist Church thanks everyone involved and hopes to see everyone again next year.
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Uncle Sam wants you Summer kicked off with Memorial Day, a day set aside to recognize the efforts of those who have served our country and who have made the ultimate sacrifice. People across the nation held ceremonies, visited cemeteries and memorials, and celebrated with parades and picnics. To our servicemen and women who are away from their families and away from home, we celebrated in honor of you. To those who have served and who have returned to our communities, some with injuries and with scars that aren’t always visible, we continue to be grateful for Patty Kleban is an your service. instructor at Penn On Sept. 14 of this State, mother of year, our local comthree and a community volunteer munity will celebrate who lives in Patton the efforts of our Township. She prowounded warriors vides professional with first “Montconsultation in a gomery Open” in supvariety of areas, including accessibility port of Salute Military for individuals with Golf Association. I had the pleasure disabilities. of meeting Jim Estes, PGA golf professional and co-founder of the Salute Military Golf Association, through several trainings we provided for golf professionals on inclusive services to customers with disabilities. Estes is a former PGA tour player who is now a teaching pro at Olney Golf Park in Maryland. Estes and the team at SMGA have been leaders in the movement to provide access to golf as a tool for rehabilitation and re-integration into society for those who have been injured in the line of duty. His energy, expertise and matter-of-fact approach to working with wounded warriors is awe inspiring. I’ve spent a lot of my professional career
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working with people who work with people with disabilities and I can tell you, Jim Estes is the real deal. Estes started the Salute Military Golf Association to welcome injured warriors to the game of golf and as a way to address the isolation and depression that can accompany devastating injuries such as amputations, head trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. Estes’ training as a teaching pro and his background in kinesiology have made him an expert in adapting the game of golf so that even those with the most debilitating injuries can get on the golf course, play the game and improve their quality of life. The motto of Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) is “Empowering our Nation’s Heroes, One Fairway at a Time.” The tournament is named in honor of former Bellefonte football standout, Denis Montgomery, who was integral in the initial effort to start a chapter of SMGA in Happy Valley. The tournament, to be held on the Friday morning before the PSUNavy game at the PSU golf courses, is open to the public and will include ROTC students from Penn State, a military color guard, and the opportunity to play golf with wounded warriors. Proceeds from the event will provide trainings, equipment and greens fees for those wounded in service to our country. Retired Colonel Gerald Russell, highly decorated Marine, and veteran of the invasion of Iwo Jima, has agreed to be Honorary Co-Chair. Former Navy Seal and recently elected Penn State Trustee, Captain Ryan McCombie has joined the effort as co-chair. The goal for this year’s event is $60,000. SMGA estimates that an eight-week clinic, including golfer instruction, meals and time on the golf course for 15 veterans costs approximately $9,000. The benefits of improved quality of life, mentoring and the support network are priceless. Al Pringle, Senior Vice President of Keystone Real Estate Group in State College has stepped up to be the Tournament Di-
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rector. Keystone Real Estate Group has committed resources to help launch the tournament; Keystone founder Bruce Heim is a West Point graduate and Viet Nam vet. Sons John and Ben Heim and son-in-law Fred Egerer have all served their country in the military. Building on the military theme, businesses as well as individuals can support these initial efforts through sponsorship level as an Enlisted Member ($250) up to Admiral/Colonel sponsorship ($5000 and the opportunity to golf with a wounded warrior). Food vendors for the “mess tent,” raffle and prize sponsors, and volunteers are still needed for the tournament. For more information, contact Jackie Golas at smgasc@gmail.com or visit the website at www.smgasc.org. Salute Military Golf Association has helped soldiers like Charles Eggleston, Commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart for the State of Maryland. Charles is a wounded warrior who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Charles
underwent 3 ½ years of treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Awarded both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, Staff Sergeant Eggleston met Jim Estes when Estes was recruiting new participants for the golf program at Walter Reed and has become not only an incredible golfer but an ambassador for programs like SMGA that support wounded veterans. When I met Eggleston, I was moved not only by his dedication to service for our country but also by his sacrifices which are not always obvious behind his easy going style and sense of humor. When you watch Sgt. Eggleston swing a golf club, your perceptions of “handicap” will change. He, and the other warriors like him, are truly American heroes. I’m excited to be a part of the committee that is working to support SMGA and wounded warriors, not only in Centre County but across our nation. For this first year, we’ve set reasonable goals but hope to make this one of the top local golf events. Please plan to join us on Sept. 14, 2012. One Fairway at a Time.
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PAWS to host bingo From Gazette staff reports BOALSBURG — Centre County PAWS is calling all bingo lovers to an evening of fun with the opportunity to win great prizes, while helping out a worthy cause. Join PAWS at the State College Elks Country Club (100 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg) for two Early Bird games, 20 bingo games and five special bingo games on Friday, June 1. Prizes for the games include Vera Bradley items, Pandora jewelry and cash.
Doors open at 5 p.m. with early bird games beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by regular bingo at 7. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased online (http://www.centrecountypaws.org/bingo). Tickets will be $25 at the door. Note that tickets purchased online will not be mailed; they will be honored when you arrive at the Elks Club. All proceeds benefit the cats and dogs waiting to find homes at Centre County PAWS.
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THE CURTIN MANSION is open for tours every Saturday and Sunday through October.
Curtin Mansion and Eagle Ironworks open From Gazette staff reports
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TARA’S ANGELS Relay for Life team held its second annual Mom Prom 2012 at Damon’s in State College on May 12. The event was a ladies-only event which included dinner, dancing and raffles to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Over $1,000 was raised. The Bellefonte Relay for Life will be held on June 1 and 2 at Governor’s Park in Bellefonte.
HOWARD — Eagle Ironworks at Curtin Village, along state Route 150 between Howard and Milesburg — about two miles east of I-80 Exit No. 158 — will offer guided tours until the end of October. This unique PA historical site depicts life as it was in a company town in the 1800s. Curtin Village was part of a large iron plantation operated by the Roland Curtin family from 1810 to 1921. The Curtin estate consisted of 30,000 acres of land in Centre County, 3,000 of which made up the village and its farms. The rest were forests used for lumber and the production of charcoal. Today, the buildings are preserved for visitors to gain insight into how the Curtin ironmasters and their families lived, how iron was produced and the nature of the ironworkers’ jobs and lives in the 1800s. Guided tours are given from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays, with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m. The tours include two-floors of the Roland Curtin mansion, built in 1830. The
Federal-style mansion has retained much of its original beauty, including its wooden floors, woodwork, staircase, as well as many of its windows. It has 10 fireplaces — each with a distinctly different mantle — and 15 rooms, most of which are furnished with antiques from the time period of 1830 to 1850. Some of these pieces are original to the house and relatives donated others, such as a piano from 1873. The upstairs rooms are furnished in several different styles from the 1800s. The tour presents several unique aspects in the home’s construction. The tour continues at the Eagle Ironworks furnace — the last waterwheel powered cold blast furnace in operation in the United States. Then visitors are invited to roam through the worker’s village at their own pace. The tour cost is $4 for adults and $1 for children. The site is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and operated by the Roland Curtin Foundation. Group tours are available any day with a prior reservation. For information, call (814) 355-4071 or visit www.curtinvillage. com.
PAWS ADOPT-A-PET Sony, a middle-aged tabby female, hopes to start off June on the perfect note — with a new forever family. Sony is definitely a “people cat.” She always likes to check out what humans are up to. In her foster home, she loves following her parents go from room to room. She is playful but is also very content with sun-bathing by a window or sleeping on her foster mom’s chest at night. Petite and sweet, Sony is good with kids and other cats, especially female cats. To learn more about this friendly gal, please visit http://www.centrecountypaws.org/cats/ or stop by PAWS (1401 Trout Rd., State College). PAWS is happy to announce that our “Five Dollar Felines” promotion has been extended and Sony is one such cat, meaning you can welcome her into your home for only $5.
THE COVALTS 17 Annual Outdoor Gospel Sing June 9th & 10th 2 pm each day th
FAIRGROUNDS, CENTRE HALL (South Side Stage – turn off Rt. 45 on Homan Lane) Singers: The Covalts, Fishers, Last Generation, Victory Express, Tony Bates, The Segers, Richters, Brungarts,Tim and LaDonna Bates, Kristina Cornell and others!! Seating is under roof. Bleachers available or bring lawn chairs.
FOOD AVAILABLE **** HANDICAP ACCESSABLE **** GROUND PRIZES DAILY!! Camping $30.00 per night. Electric and water hook-ups. For more information on camping call 814-422-8640
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Penns Valley observes Memorial Day with services By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com
CENTRE HALL — On Monday, over 100 people gathered at St. John’s Union Church in Farmers Mills for the church’s annual Memorial Day service. The event is a longstanding tradition in Penns Valley. Attendees were issued flowers and small American flags, then they walked about 300 feet up the road to the gates of Union Cemetery. Flag bearer Tim Zerby, of Centre Hall, led the congregation along a serpentine path through the sylvan hillside cemetery, where they laid flowers on the veterans’ graves as they passed by. A brass choir of Penns Valley High School band members played sacred music during the procession. Union Church Member Clair Jones addressed the crowd, referred to the “almost visible presence” of the fallen veterans, and noted the sacrifices they made for our freedom. A prayer by church member Bud Harris followed, and then a roll call of veterans buried in the cemetery was issued. The ceremony finished with a 21-gun salute by American Legion members, a Civil War cannon firing by Hampton’s Battery F, and the playing of taps. The service moved to the Union Church sanctuary, which was filled by the large crowd. Patriotic hymns were sung, a poem was read, then an address was given by retired Lt. Col. Steven Bugaj, who was a member of the famous 82nd Airborne unit, and the 28th Division of the Army National Guard. Bugaj spoke of the plight of today’s veterans returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He cited high rates of physical and mental scarring (especially post-traumatic stress syndrome), unemployment, homelessness and suicide. He noted that 537,000 of the 2.04 million veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have sought health care from Veterans Administration hospitals since their discharge. The VA reports that it gets about 9,000 new patients
per month, which equals about one every five minutes. Bugaj said the VA is terribly underfunded. “We’ve asked these kids to pay the supreme price in many respects,” he said. He felt that America has, in some ways, turned its back on many returning vets, and urged his audience to support all veterans. That afternoon, a group of about 65 people gathered at the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery in Centre Hall for a Veterans’ Memorial Service, sponsored by Post 779 of the American Legion in Old Fort. Greeters for the service were Post 779 Auxiliary members and Boy Scouts from Troop 20 in Centre Hall. The program began with Tiffany Breon singing the national anthem. After a welcome and a prayer, the event’s guest speaker, Hobart Kistler, was introduced by Post Commander Larry Young. Kistler is a 2009 graduate of Penns Valley High School, and is in his third year at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. In his address, Kistler noted Centre County and Penns Valley’s long history of military service. He mentioned that the first veterans of the Penns Valley area were not fighting the British, but rather a group of renegade Seneca Indians who, fearful of encroaching settlers, crossed Nittany mountain and massacred the Stanford family on nearby Rimmey Road in 1778. Gen. James Potter, the namesake of Potters Mills and Potter Township, gathered his men and fortified them at Potter’s Fort (now known as Old Fort). “They fought off the Indians, and never again did they try to come over that mountain to massacre the settlers of Penns Valley,” Kistler said. He noted that, as the years passed, the call to military action was answered proudly by residents of the Penns Valley area. He recalled the events of Sept. 11, 2001. He was in fifth grade at the Centre Hall Elementary School when he heard the news of
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FLAG BEARER Tim Zerby leads participants through Union Cemetery in Farmers Mills. the terrorist attacks. He said: “I decided then that I wanted to join the service.” He was not alone in his decision. He noted that 11 of his high school classmates are currently on active military duty. “That’s almost 15 percent of the class,” he said. He encouraged the audience members to thank the families of fallen veterans for the sacrifice their family members made for America. “Please thank them — do something
kind for them, without any provocation. I know that you’ll be doing the right thing,” he said. “Just as their loved ones did the right thing on all those battle fields over the last 230 years.” Following Kistler’s address, a roll call of local veterans who have died in the past year was made by Legion member Nate Summers, followed by a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps by American Legion Post 813 from Clarence and VFW Post 5544 of Snow Shoe.
East Branch Road bridge project set to begin next week Detour will be put in place June 7 From Gazette staff reports
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SARA BROWNSON was presented with the 2012 Bellefonte Elks Mother of the Year Award at the Bellefonte Elks Annual Mother’s Day luncheon on May 13. Brownson has been instrumental in raising awareness for many community organizations, especially the Down Syndrome Society. She has two sons, Kaleb and Carter. She is the wife of John Brownson and daughter of Stan (Scoobie) and Chris Poorman.
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STATE COLLEGE — Work to replace a structurally deficient bridge on Route 3011 (East Branch Road) near the village of Lemont will get underway next week. The bridge spans Slab Cabin Run on East Branch Road between College Township and State College Borough. Replacing the current bridge with a new box beam structure will provide area motorists with smoother, safer and more efficient travel across a modern structure. Preliminary work will get under-
way next week and will include signing, surveying, fence removal, and erosion and sedimentation controls. Once school is out on June 7, PennDOT will close East Branch Road and a detour will be in effect through November. Message boards are in place to alert drivers to the upcoming detour. The detour will use state Route 3011 south (East Branch Road), Business 322 east (Atherton Street), state Route 3010 north (Boalsburg Pike), U.S. Route 322 west at the Oak Hall interchange, Route 26 north at the State College interchange, and state Route 3011, south (Pike Street)
at Houserville. Overall work includes bridge replacement, construction and paving of bridge approach and roadway, pipe installation, guide rail installation, and miscellaneous items. PennDOT expects all work to be finished by the end of the year. The Slab Cabin Run bridge was built in 1941, is 81 feet long, and carries average daily traffic of 9,400 vehicles. All work is weather and schedule dependent. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College is the contractor on this $1.5 million project.
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One of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest lessons â&#x20AC;&#x201D; be grateful By THERESA KIEFFER Special to The Gazette
â&#x20AC;&#x153;In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brother David Steindl-Rast Did you ever take a moment to think about how you learned to be grateful? Who showed you this important skill? My guess is that it takes some thought on your part to actually remember when you learned to be grateful. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually something you just know how to do because those many important adults in your young life showed you every day and in every way. In working with teens at Stormbreak, the Centre County Youth Service Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; group home, we are often on the accelerated course for teaching life skills. We believe that one of the most important skills you can teach a youth is gratefulness. To teach this skill we are mindful of the everyday ways we practice gratefulness ourselves and we accentuate those moments. These techniques may be ones that you use every day already; however, the reminder of being grateful is a great way to check in and remember to appreciate what is good in our lives. In our work at YSB, we teach kids gratefulness in many ways. We teach them to write thank you notes for gifts, for visits, for people sharing little moments with them. A thank you note for a gesture, however small or grand, is an easy, great place to
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start the ball rolling. Waving a thank you to the guy who lets you into traffic, saying thank you for the person who holds a door, to the person who cooks a meal, the extra person who joins you for the meal, or a person who shares information â&#x20AC;&#x201D; anyone who takes a bit of time and makes our load in life a little easier or a little more pleasant is a person we are grateful for. These are moments we cherish and the moments that punctuate the lives of the kids we serve. At every meal we ask each person to share what they are grateful for that day and what positive moments occurred. Often, youth will keep a journal of the moments in their day for which they are grateful. We practice being grateful in every way we can. After a while we start to notice something great: Our kids show gratefulness without our reminders. They begin to repeat the actions that they were thankful for to others in the community. Their kindness and actions brighten someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day, and they become proud of it â&#x20AC;Ś they become people for whom others are grateful. So remember to take time each day to practice gratefulness in your life, and set an example for all the young people who are watching you. These lessons will be passed on for generations to come. Theresa Kieffer is the program director at Stormbreak.
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From Gazette staff reports HARRISBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; PennDOT reminds young drivers to stay focused on the road and avoid distractions while behind the wheel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Driving is a huge responsibility that requires split-second decisions and a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full attention,â&#x20AC;? PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being distracted while driving, even for a second, is a potentially deadly proposition that endangers everyone on the road. To put it simply, put everything else aside and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just drive.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? While all drivers should avoid distractions, younger driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lack of experience behind the wheel can greatly increase the risk of a crash if they are distracted while driving. Over the past five years in Pennsylvania, there were nearly 4,000 crashes involving 16- and 17-year-old drivers who were distracted, resulting in 18 deaths.
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STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With local schools preparing to close their doors for the summer months, many kids also will be gearing up to enjoy the outdoors by riding their bikes. It is a potentially dangerous activity if proper safety precautions arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken. To prevent unnecessary bike accidents and injuries, the Ferguson Township Police are holding their annual bike safety rodeo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 2 at Weis Markets on Martin Street. Participating children will get the chance to ride their bikes with Ferguson Township officers, register them in case of theft and have them inspected for repairs
by representatives from The Bicycle Shop. Sgt. Ryan Hendrick, who has been helping with the bike safety rodeo for more than 10 years, said the event aims to teach basic bicycle safety, but also emphasize the opportunity for kids to talk to police officers on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;one-on-one basis.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;First and foremost, the goal is that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re safe,â&#x20AC;? Hendrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other advantage is positive police interaction.â&#x20AC;? Certified child safety seat technicians will also be available to inspect vehicles for the proper installation of car seats for young passengers. Children who participate in the event will have the chance to learn important safety skills, enter to win a new bicycle and enjoy food provided by Weis Markets, Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Ice, Subway and Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza.
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Boalsburg celebrates Memorial Day who as a private in the ranks, had fallen on the last day of battle at Gettysburg. The ladies agreed to meet the next year on the same day to decorate the graves of all the fallen soldiers in the cemetery, and a tradition was born. Boalsburg honored Memorial Day 2012 with a host of activities. Streets of the town were cordoned off, and filled with arts and craft vendors, where shoppers strolled in a carnival-like atmosphere. Civil War reenactments were performed, with the sound and smoke of cannon and black powder rifle fire filling the air. The sight of soldiers and civilians in period costumes served to convince specta-
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BOALSBURG — The village of Boalsburg, on the western edge of Penns Valley, lays claim to being the “Birthplace of Memorial Day.” It began in October 1864. The nation was deep in the throes of the Civil War. Two teenage girls, Emma Hunter and Sophie Keller, placed flowers on the grave of Emma’s father, Dr. Reuben Hunter, a surgeon in the Union Army, who had died just a short while before. That same day, an older woman, Elizabeth Meyer, elected to strew flowers on the grave of her son Amos,
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STATE COLLEGE — State College residents can get HomeGoods happy in less than two weeks. At 8 a.m. on June 10, a new 25,000-square foot store will open at 48 Colonnade Blvd. and North Atherton Street. The home décor retailer offers extraordinary values on distinctive home fashions at prices 20 to 60 percent less than department and specialty store regular prices. Merchandise includes furniture, rugs, lamps, kitchen and dining, bedding and bath, kids décor, toys, pet, storage and more. “We are excited to open a new HomeGoods in State College,” president Ken Canestrari said in a news release. “With value playing a critical role in consumers’ shopping decisions, we are confident that our off-price concept of offering high-quality home fashions at incredible values will make HomeGoods a welcome addition to the area.” The first 400 shoppers at the State College store on June 10 for the Grand Opening will receive a free reusable HomeGoods shopping bag. Regular store hours will be Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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tors that time had slipped backwards 150 years. Many musical groups entertained audiences at the nearby Boal Mansion, where large trees shaded them from the mid-summer-like heat. Across the road, on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, a car show drew a large crowd of auto enthusiasts. A wide variety of automotive types were seen, some of them quite rare and unusual. Pete and Cathy Searer showed a rare 1954 Nash sedan, easily recognizable by its odd styling. Ron Strappel showed a 1964 Studebaker Avanti. This sport coupe was way ahead of its time in design and features, and is considered to be one of the
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The Fresh Life: Plan a visit to the Finger Lakes hours of pristine countryside, lakes, mountains, and outdoor activities. While central Pa. is beautiful and full of activities, my favorite getaway spot within three hours is the Finger Lakes region of New York state. As a child and continuing, my family spends every summer on Keuka Lake. While this is just one of the Finger Lakes, it will always be a personal favorite. One of the main attractions of the Finger Lakes region is the wine country. Other than the California wine industry, the Finger Lakes wine industry is nationally recognized as one of the best wine regions in the United States and has become world renowned for the wine trails and wine culture. There are over 100 wineries surround-
As summer approaches, many plan vacations, getaways or camping trips. Living in central Pennsylvania, there is a multitude of unique travel options within a few hours. For instance, three major cities are just a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw away. New York City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh can be accessed within a few hours, but if you prefer non-city travel, the little gem of State College is also within
fers everything from produce and locally made items like jewelry, soap, clothing, hammocks, Adirondack furniture and handmade signs. The Windmill also contains several food stands to satisfy a pierogie, milkshake and Amish breakfast craving. If wine and food arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your forte, one can find many activities to do around the Finger Lakes. There are museums and nature preserves, spas and galleries, as well as hiking trails and water sports such as sailing, boating, skiing, fishing, and swimming. The Watkins Glen State Park boasts 19 waterfalls and 200ft. cliff views among its gorgeous trails. A town on the end of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen is also the home of the Watkins Glen International, where one can see NASCAR races and other themed races. The Finger Lakes region is sure to keep its most adventurous spirits busy and its most relaxed visitors comfortable. One cannot partake in these adventures if they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a place to sleep, so the Finger Lakes region offers a variety of stay packages or one night accommodations. From the Belhurst Castle and The Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars to beautiful bed and breakfasts and campgrounds, the Finger Lakes have a wide range of overnight options. If you want to experience lake living first hand, be sure to rent a vacation rental home along the shores of one of the lakes. While we live in a won derful area, the gorgeous lake sunsets and the natural flora, fauna, landscapes, Central wineries, restaurants, attracPennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest Full-Service tions and accommodations Campground of the Finger Lakes region is close and just unique 15 miles from State College and Penn State enough to feel a million 2 miles N. of I-80 (Exit 161) on PA Rt. 26 miles away from home.
ing the four most popular lakes (Keuka, Seneca, Canandaigua, and Cayuga.) and almost 90 percent of New York wines hail from this area. From purchasing a single bottle at a winery overlooking one of the lakes, to wine touring and tasting at several wineries via limo, the wineries are a sure way to provide a classy experience while still having fun. Other wine-related activities include the Finger Lakes wine festival held at the Watkins Glen International and certain wineries offer live music and pairing events throughout the summer. Another highlight of the region is the delectable restaurants. From waterfront and winery dining to casual and themed dining, the Finger Lakes restaurants are a great way to sample the regions best faire. For instance, during an upcoming Key Event: The Finger Lakes Wine Countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Week Challenge, from June 18 through June 24, restaurants will offer a three course price fixed menu made with 100 percent Finger Lakes ingredients and wine. As well as restaurants, there are many opportunities to purchase local products from the many small farm and produce stands scattered about the region. The Windmill Farm and craft market, near Keuka Lake, is open every Saturday and of-
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Places to go, things to see By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette
Memorial Day marks the unofficial kickoff of summer. With that in mind, there are plenty of places to check out in and around Centre County. Here is a listing of places to go and things to see:
ARBORETUM AT PENN STATE Location: State College Cost: Free Hours: Open daily from dusk until dawn Features: Botanical gardens, conservatory, greenhouses, education centre, turfgrass research and air quality learning Contact: (814) 865-9118 www.arboretum.psu.edu
CLYDE PEELING’S REPTILAND Location: Allenwood Cost: Ages 12 and older-$14.00, Ages 3 to 11-$12.00, Ages 2 and under-Free Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Features: specialized zoo that introduces visitors to some of the “less-loved” animals, explore world of mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons, alligators, tortoises, lizards and frogs, interactive exhibits allow visitors to learn while having fun, multi-media shows display the reptilian world Contact: (570) 538-1869 www.reptiland.com
DELGROSSO’S AMUSEMENT PARK Location: Tipton
Cost: All-day fun pass rides and water park-$16.95, additional cost for other activities Hours: Rides and attractions open at 11 a.m., picnic grounds open at 8 a.m. Features: Amusement park rides, water park, miniature golf and go-karts Contact: (814) 684-3538 http://www.delgrossos.com/dap. html
DISCOVERY SPACE OF CENTRAL PA Location: State College Cost: $6 per person, children under 1 are free Hours: Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m., closed on Monday and Tuesday Features: Interactive exhibits aimed at children ages 2-12 Contact: (814) 234-0200 www.mydiscoveryspace.org
HIAWATHA PADDLEWHEELER Location: Williamsport Cost: Public cruise, Adults (ages 13-60)-$7.50, senior (ages 60+)$7, children (ages 3-12)-$3.50 Hours: various cruise times throughout the day Features: one-hour public cruises along the Susquehanna River Contact: (800) 248-9287 www.ridehiawatha.com
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LINCOLN CAVERNS INC. AND WHISPER ROCKS Location: Huntingdon Cost: Adults (12 and older)$12.98, child combo tickets (ages 4 through 12)-$12.48, senior citizens (65 and older with ID)$11.98 Hours: Open daily at 9 a.m., Memorial Day weekend through June 30 last tour leaves at 5 p.m., July 1 through Labor Day last tour leaves at 6 p.m. Features: winding passageways, caverns full of stalactites, calcite and crystals Contact: (814) 643-0268 www.lincolncaverns.com
PENN’S CAVE AND WILDLIFE PARK Location: Centre Hall Cost: Combined Cavern and Wildlife Tour package, adults (13 and older)-$30.95, children (ages 2-12)- $16.95, senior citizen (65 and older)-$29.95, Cavern Tour, adults (13 and older)- $16.95, children (ages 2-12)- $8.95, senior citizen (65 and older)- $15.95 Hours: June 1 to August 31 open
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last tour at 7 p.m. Features: America’s only all-waters cavern and wildlife park Contact: (814) 364-1664 www.pennscave.com
RAYSTOWN ZIPLINES & MORE, LLC. Location: James Creek Cost: Entrance fee, weekdays$12, weekends-$15, park entrance, weekdays-$10, weekends$12, park entrances with no attractions-$3 weekdays and weekends Hours: Weekdays- general admission from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., weekends-general admission from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Features: ziplines, giant slides, baseball hit, kiddie area and paintball Contact: (814) 643-0126 www.raystownziplines.com
SHAVER’S CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Location: Petersburg Cost: No fee to enter but there may be various costs for special events throughout the year. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features: Discovery Rooms, Raptor Center, trails, boardwalk over the Lake Perez wetlands, garden and bird area Contact: (814) 863-2000 www.outreach.psu.edu/ shaverscreek
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No rust for Lady Raiders Bellefonte hammers Hollidaysburg in D-6 AAA semifinals By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com
BELLEFONTE — Layoff? What layoff? The Bellefonte Area High School softball team showed no signs of rust on May 24, drubbing visiting Hollidaysburg, 9-1, in a District 6 Class AAA semifinal contest played at O’Leary Fields. The Lady Red Raiders exploded for four runs in the first, four more in the fourth and tacked on an insurance run in the fifth. Bellefonte coach Gregg Kohlhepp was pleased to see his squad focused following a two-week layoff. “We’re happy with it,” Kohlhepp said. “We thought Hollidaysburg was a strong team. They have a dangerous lineup and can make plays in the field. We didn’t seem rusty. We seemed ready to go from the first pitch. We got some runs there (in the first) and that made it easier to get things started.” Hollidaysburg failed to score in the top of the first and Bellefonte went right to work. Hannah Cooper led off the bottom of the first with a single to left field. After a sacrifice bunt by Jillian Musser, Jess Gmerek singled to center, plating Cooper. After Vanessa Cooper singled, a passed ball scored Gmerek to make it 20. Erica DeVinney followed with a walk and Chrissy Tressler scored a pair of runs with a single up the middle. Just like that, it was 4-0. “We were nervous in the beginning,” said Hollidaysburg coach Mike Harris. “We talked about not spotting Bellefonte runs. We did just that in the first and it ended up hurting us.” The 4-0 lead was huge, according to Kohlhepp. “That was tremendous. To get four there, the way Hannah was throwing, was big. We felt comfortable. I was afraid we might get too comfortable there, but we were able to keep the bats going,” Kohlhepp said. After a couple of scoreless frames, Hollidaysburg finally broke through for a run in the fourth. Krista Shay got the Golden Tigers’ first hit of the game, an infield single. After she was forced on a ground ball by Hannah Mercer, Alyssa Pheasant singled to center. Courtney Storm grounded out to advance the runners. Brooke Ickes cashed in Mercer with an infield single to make it 4-1. However, Bellefonte (17-4) answered in the bottom of the inning. After two outs, Kellie Giles ripped a double to left field. Hannah Cooper walked, and Musser followed with a double to left field, scoring Giles. Gmerek — who has hit safely in 20 of Bellefonte’s 21 games — laced a single to left, scoring Cooper and Musser. Vanessa Cooper tripled, but was thrown out at home trying to record an inside-the-park home run. But it hardly mattered. The damage had been done. The Lady Raiders had an insurmountable 8-1 lead.
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Weekend at ballpark goes old-school PITTSBURGH — Like many in Centre County, my family and I packed up the car and headed out of town for Memorial Day weekend. We had an itinerary, for sure. There were plenty of picnics to hit and family members to visit over the three-day weekend, which marks the unofficial kickoff of summer. On Saturday, my family and I ventured to PNC Park to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs. Talk about your lovable losers. The Cubs haven’t won a World Series since 1908, while the Pirates have not enjoyed a winning season since 1992. In any event, that didn’t stop the fans from turning out to see the teams, who have struggled during the first quarter of the 2012 campaign. The Chris Morelli is the game was a near-sellout. editor of the Centre Because we secured County Gazette. He tickets later in the week, it can be reached at was difficult to find six editor@centre countygazette.com seats together. Rather than sit apart, we purchased six seats in the left field bleachers. As we settled in to our seats, we quickly realized that home plate appeared to be about a mile away. However, we were extremely close to the left fielder. Shouting distance, as a matter of fact. Several fans near us discovered that rather quickly. Having never sat in the bleachers before, I can say that it was a unique experience. There were an interesting mix of characters dressed in black and gold as well as blue and white. What I enjoyed most, however, about sitting in the bleachers was the fact that the PNC Park scoreboard was directly behind us. With the scoreboard behind us, we were forced to watch the game. Sure, every once and a while, we’d turn around to check out what was taking place on the big board. But for the most part, we sat and watched the game. It took me back, let me tell you. I know it’s hard for today’s generation to fathom, but there was a time when we didn’t have video replays, cartoons or highlights from other games. During the Pirates’ glory years at Three Rivers Stadium, there was a mammoth scoreboard that stretched just about the length of the outfield. There were advertisements for Gulf and Mellon Bank. A large Pirates logo sat in the center of the scoreboard. Back then, there were no bells and whistles. The scoreboard gave fans lineups, key stats and the score. As we sat with the giant video board at our backs, 2012 felt like the 1970s once again. On the ribbon board that wraps around PNC Park, we got the basics — batter, average, ball-strike count and score. As the game wore on, I kept waiting for my kids to wrench their necks in an attempt to check out the video board. For the most part, they never did. In fact, I was the one turning around the most to catch a replay of a dynamic play in the field or a controversial ball-strike call. But my kids, part of the computer generation with short attention spans, were actually watching the game! The Pirates jumped out to a 2-0 lead, only to watch the Cubs come back and tie the game at 2-2. As we headed toward the bottom of the ninth, I was concerned that extra innings would be too much for the family to bear. After all, we had been in scorching heat before the game and things didn’t really cool off much once the sun set. But the Pirates rallied and won the game in unlikely fashion — a walk-off hit batsman. In all of my years going to games and covering sporting events, I’ve never seen a game end like that. We stood and celebrated the 3-2 victory, a win that pushed the Pirates closer to the .500 mark. Only in Pittsburgh would we celebrate .500 — 20 years of losing will do that. After the hooting and hollering was over, we settled back into our seats for fireworks night. The banks of lights around the stadium went dark. Then, the scoreboard was turned off. We hardly noticed.
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BELLEFONTE’S HANNAH COOPER delivers a pitch during a District 6 Class AAA playoff game on May 24. Cooper was the winning pitcher in the Lady Raiders’ 9-1 victory. Just for good measure, the Lady Raiders tacked on an insurance run in the fifth. DeVinney doubled, went to third on a fly out and scored on an infield single by Carly Chambers. Hannah Cooper dominated on the mound. She had a no-hitter until the fourth and allowed just three hits and the one earned run. She struck out four and walked none. It was, quite simply, a dominating performance. “It’s wonderful. She pitches well with rest, but I don’t know that two weeks rest is what we’re looking for for our starting pitcher,” Kohlhepp said with a laugh. “She’s pitching in practice, obviously, but it’s a different atmosphere when you have to come out here and hit spots. (Hollidaysburg) has some hitters who are dangerous. I thought our defense did a heck of a job behind her.” Following the win, Cooper had her shoulder wrapped with ice, but raked the mound as she talked about the win. “I thought I was pretty effective. I just did what my coaches told me to do …
throw it where they wanted me to throw it and let my defense do the work behind me. It was really simple for me today,” Cooper said. The Lady Raiders were hitting up and down the lineup. Vanessa Cooper led the way, going 3-for-3. Gmerek went 2-for-3. Nearly every batter had a hit in the victory. Bellefonte will turn its attention to the District 6 Class AAA title game, which will be played at Beard Field. The top seeded Lady Raiders will face No. 2 seed Huntingdon, a 13-4 winner over Somerset on May 24. “We’re back to playing Bellefonte softball,” Kohlhepp said. “These girls are proud of how they play the game.” Bellefonte 9, Hollidaysburg 1 (May 24 at O’Leary Fields) Hollidaysburg 000 100 0 — 1 3 1 Bellefonte 400 410 x — 9 11 3 WP: Hannah Cooper. LP: Alyssa Pheasant. 2B: Jillian Musser, Erica DeVinney, Kellie Giles. 3B: Vanessa Cooper. SB: V. Cooper, DeVinney. DP: Bellefonte 1.
ELITE CLASS STATE COLLEGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL’S Molly Love, left, took fifth in the pole vault at the PIAA Championships, held recently at Shippensburg University. Love equaled the school record in the vault, clearing 11 feet, 6 inches. She’s pictured with her pole vaulting coach, Joe Sarra.
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For Fischer, golf is truly a labor of love PHILIPSBURG — After several months of frigid weather, most people become anxious for signs of spring, and while crocus are considered by many to be the first spring flowers, for golfers it’s when that first tee goes in the ground that spring has arrived. When that happens, the Centre Region golf course professionals, by choice, begin the trek of a long busy season until the snows fly in late fall. Let’s face it, being a golf club professional isn’t like any other job, especially if you are a one-man show. If the head PGA golf professional has to work with a limited number of part-time employees long days with hardly any weekends off from John Dixon writes a weekly golf column April through the end of October are not unfor The Centre common and can proCounty Gazette. He can be reached at duce 60 to 70 hour jwd1@psu.edu. work weeks. Obviously, one has to have the love of golf and the desire to overcome any and all obstacles to be a PGA club professional. If you are Paul Fischer, head PGA golf professional at the Philipsburg Elks Country Club his career basically became a reality thanks to several boyhood friends in State College. Fischer never really liked the game when he was younger, he is now someone who has found a love of the game and thus created a life-long career. When Fischer was 15, several of his friends, Ron Gilligan, Brian Porta, Kurt Trimarchi and Brett Hines would play golf at the Penn State White Course. Fischer could never understand the fun of hitting a white ball and would have to find something else to do to entertain himself until his friends returned. “One day I just decided to join them on
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the White Course to see what all the excitement was about,” Fischer said of his first venture on a golf course. “To say the least, I was hooked from the very first drive I hit. I just wish I had started earlier in my life, but it’s been great ever since that first trip to the White Course.” As it turned out, Fischer was hooked from the start but it was almost over before his career had a chance to blossom. “I shot a 132 and I told those guys that within five years I planned on cutting that score in half,” Fischer said. “They all laughed. They were all pretty good golfers. Two-and-half years later I shoot a 66 because I became so motivated to beat them and I practiced on a daily basis and eventually did what I set out to do.” Fischer’s career low is a 65 at the Philipsburg Country Club and he has also recorded three hole-in-ones. Fischer eventually made the State College High boys’ golf team under legendary coach John Mutzeck and became an outstanding player and a two-year letterwinner for the Little Lions. Now in his 17th year at Philipsburg, Fischer was an assistant to Scott Frye for five years at the State College Elks and when he was in school he worked at the Penn State golf courses for three golf seasons. “John Mutzeck and Scott Frye (PGA professional at Nittany) were two of the biggest influences on me, not just in golf but life,” Fischer said. “I will never be able to repay those two for what they have meant to me as far as life and becoming a golf professional.” From not showing any interest in the game at age 15, Fischer has made the transition from a golf fan to getting paid for what is now a game and a profession he loves. “I don’t know too many people, other than maybe a sportswriter, that gets paid for their hobbies,” Fischer said. “In a short three years when I started playing golf and went to Penn State, — where I wouldn’t say I wasn’t happy — I was able to turn a hobby into a profession. John Mutzeck gave me the inspiration that I could do
anything I wanted to do and Scott Frey gave me the opportunity and I’ve never looked back.” Three years ago a new, modern clubhouse was erected, along with an up-todate pro shop. A far cry from the previous pro shop that may have had room for six set of clubs for sale and not more than six members at a time to register for play. “It’s been really great,” Fischer said of his new surroundings. “The club membership has grown, golf membership has gone up. The Elks membership is close to 1,300 and that has to be one of the top in the state. It’s been a win-win situation of the country club merging with the Elks organization for everybody.” Any one who remembers the old clubhouse and pro shop would totally agree with that assessment. “I’ll put this pro shop up against any in the Centre Region,” said Fischer. “This pro shop is great, especially from what we had. I’m very content with the Philipsburg Elks Country Club and have to say that the members are down to earth and a great bunch of people.” Now sitting in the new pro shop, Fischer can see the No. 1 tee and No. 9 green, as well as No. 6 green and No. 7 fairway from his perch that allows for a 180-degree view of the lush golf course under his control. “I enjoy what I do,” explained Fischer. “I enjoy being around the members and helping them with their golf game. It’s also fun to run tournaments, I really enjoy that part of the job.” But any idea that being a golf professional at a local course means one is going to be playing golf each and every day with club members is a misnomer. “One of the downfalls is the lack of play,” said Fischer. “It’s now the middle of May and I have yet to play this year. We’ve been open for nearly three months and I’ve still to hit my first drive. If I get in 10 rounds a year that’s a lot of golf for me but that’s what happens because I have 250 club members to take care of their golf game before I worry about my game. That’s the downfall of the game but as I’ve always
said, ‘I enjoy being able to give lessons and help the people get that ball in the air for the first time.’ “That’s always nice to see the true beginner hit the ball in the air that puts a smile on their face,” continued Fischer. “We’ve also made a big push for junior golf this year and I really enjoy working with the kids. That’s a lot of fun to be able to spend time with them. “Working 60 to 70 hours is not uncommon in the profession,” explained Fischer. “I guess that’s why we get the winters off.” Being a golf club professional also means one needs a family that fully understands what’s involved in lost of time spent doing anything other than taking care of business. “Another down side is the lack of quality family time during the golf season,” Fischer said. “One good side is getting my son, Carter, involved in the game and to be able to watch him play the game that I love. “There is definitely a family downside that’s for sure,” continued Fischer. “There are definitely the family personal costs of being golf pro. Not eating a hamburger on Memorial Day but there is also missing family vacations and gatherings, celebrating birthdays weeks after they happen and missing the Osceola Parade on the Fourth of July. “During those big events I am here at 5 a.m. to set up for the day, take care of the first group at 7:30 a.m., take care of the last group at 2:30 and still be around to declare the winners at 8. The 60 to 70 hour work weeks, the lack of playing golf and sometimes is hard to be around the game of golf and not play it. It is not an easy job but I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I really couldn’t do what I do if it wasn’t for a loving and understanding family.”
GOLF QUOTES “If you call on God to improve the results of a shot while it is still in motion, you are using ‘an outside agency’ and subject to appropriate penalties under the rules of golf.” — British golf writer and commentator Henry Longhurst
Volunteers sought for Coaches vs. Cancer STATE COLLEGE — Volunteers are needed for the 16th annual American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament, which begins at 7 a.m. on Friday, June 1, at the Penn State Blue and White Golf Courses. The following shifts are available on Friday: 5 to 8 a.m.: course set up (lifting required) 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: registration, raffles, give-a-ways 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: registration, raffles, give-aways, contest holes, beverage, marshal, parking, gen-
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The Glass Eye: Some surprisingly good players As we continue our look at baseball through two months of the season, we will identify a few of the most surprising players thus far. Also, since the Stanley Cup finals are upon us, I’ll take a quick look at the matchup and make a prediction (although predictions seem increasingly foolish in today’s NHL). We’ll start with baseball — and keep in mind I’m listing players having unexpectedly great years, not good players having great years. I’m not going to look at relievers because the sample size (about 20-25 innings so far) is just too small. James McDonald, PIT; Lance Lynn, STL; Chris Capuano, LAD: These pitchers all are off to excellent starts. Each has 10 starts, beDave Glass is a tween 63 and 65 incolumnist for The nings, an ERAs of 2.20, Centre County 2.54, and 2.14 respecGazette. Email Dave at buggytively, and each are avracer@verizon.net. eraging just under three walks and nine strikeouts per nine innings. Aside from Capuano being a southpaw and much older, these pitchers have almost been identical thus far in 2012. With such excellent “peripheral” stats, especially the strikeouts, these pitchers seem like good bets to sustain their success. Capuano has no history of this kind of success, but he gets the benefit of Dodger Stadium as well. I look for all three to regress
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slightly, Capuano most of all, but all three are the “real deal” and McDonald in particular is starting to have the makings of a true ace — clearly, trading for him has been GM Neal Huntingdon’s best move to date. Brandon Beachy, ATL; Wade Miley, AZ; Johnny Cueto, CIN; Kyle Lohse, STL: Now we come the pitchers who I believe won’t keep up their surprising success. Beachy leads all of MLB in ERA, and his peripherals aren’t bad, but they also are not good enough for him to keep his ERA under 2.5, much less the 1.77 he currently sports. Miley and Lohse don’t strike anyone out, and eventually they will give up too many hits to keep their ERAs below 3.5. Cueto is the most interesting story here – his strikeout rate has decreased every season, but so has his ERA (a very unusual situation). He’s already allowing more than a hit per inning, though, and unless that changes there’s no way his ERA will stay under 3.00. All of these pitchers will struggle some the rest of the way – most likely to succeed the rest of the way is Cueto, followed by Beachy, Lohse, and Miley. Paul Konerko, CHW; Melky Cabrera, SF; Carlos Ruiz, PHI; Derek Jeter, NYY: Four hitters in the top-ten for average, all surprises in different ways. Jeter is hitting .335 and that would have been expected – 3 or 4 years ago. After two sub-par seasons it’s possible Jeter is in the midst of his last great year, and he can still hit .300 — but I look for his average to decline by the Dog Days of August. Ruiz is a 33-year old catcher with a .272 lifetime average — even though he hit .300 2 seasons ago, it’s safe to say his .366 average is a mirage. How bad would Philly be without his hot start, though?? The same holds for Cabrera’s Giants — Melky is a career .281 hitter who
believable tear this playoff season, they are 12-2 and frankly haven’t been tested yet (they’ve led 3-0 in each series thus far). The Kings’ goal scoring issues seem to have disappeared since acquiring Jeff Carter, as they have scored 3-plus goals in 9 of their 12 playoff games. With their suffocating defense and a tough goalie in Jonathan Quick, the Kings should almost always win when they get three goals. The Devils have had a tougher route to the finals — they were down 3-2 to the lowly Panthers before winning the last two games, and they fell behind to both the Flyers and Rangers before coming back to win. The Devils have been shut out three times and held to two goals once — aside from that, they’ve scored 3-plus in every other game this postseason and are 12-2 in those games. You’ll hear lots of announcers talk about ‘unexpected scoring’ in a series like this, and there’s no question that an unheralded player will likely score a few big goals over the next two weeks – but to me, this is when the great players have to make the great plays. Jersey has Parise and Kovalchuk, L.A. has Kopitar and Dustin Brown — the team whose stars play the best should win. L.A. has been dominant at even strength and shorthanded, but they have performed terribly on the power play — while the Devils have relied on their power play for offense and have struggled shorthanded. It should be a very tight series and the first team to three goals each game will be overwhelming favorites — and with their goalie, their easier road (and hence fresher bodies), I like L.A. to win the Cup. Kings in five.
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Ladies League results STATE COLLEGE — The State College Elks held their Ladies League on May 15. Closes to the pin on No. 10 was Flossie Dunlop.
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Golf tournaments heat up in Centre County By JOHN DIXON
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A closer look at several golf events taking place in and around Centre County:
PHILIPSBURG ELKS COUNTRY CLUB INVITATIONAL The 18-hole stroke play Better Ball of Partner’s Philipsburg Elks Country Club Invitational will be played Friday (practice round) and Saturday, June 8 and 9. Tee times are available between 7:309:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. on a first come, first serve 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 on June 16 at Belles Springs Golf Course in Mill Hall. Registration begins at 7:15 am, with a shotgun start at 8. The 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) 355-5721 or (814) 308-4650 or via email at ddyke@beasd.org with questions or to register a team. Please make checks payable to BEA Varsity Club. Mail checks to: 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate,
CENTRE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU INAUGURAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Inaugural Youth Service Bureau On The Green Golf Tournament will be held June 22 and 23 at the Penn State Blue Course. “We have teamed up with the Youth Service Bureau, Damons, M&T Bank, Cintas, The Hampton inn, Forever Broadcasting, Stocker Chevrolet and a few more businesses for the golf tournament to benefit the Youth Service Bureau,” explained Lori Miller, a member of the YSB golf committee. “We are giving away $10,000 cash on June 22 and we also are featuring entertainment, silent auction, long drive competition, dinner, drinks, etc). On June 23, there will be breakfast followed by an 8 a.m. scramble round of golf, followed by lunch.” The cost for an individual golfer is $225 and tee and green signs are $150. There are also various sponsorship levels from $10,000 to $500 which includes foursomes, tickets to Friday nights event, tee signs, etc. Contact YSB at (814) 237-5731 for additional information regarding these sponsor packages. “The YSB began serving children and youth in 1967 when Centre County President Judge R. Paul Campbell and a group of concerned citizens develop programs to help troubled youth in their home communities, thereby reducing the need to institutionalize youth outside of the county,” explained Miller of the creation of the YSB. “From this all-volunteer grass roots beginning, the YSB has grown to include a professional staff of more than 90 who, with the aid of over 300 trained volunteers, serve thousands of children, youth and their family annually. “The YSB strives to ensure that these children, youth and families will have opportunities to re-
alize and fulfill their potential for growth and development through their participation in a continuum of 14 district community-based, family-based and residential programs.”
STATE COLLEGE ELKS COUNTRY CLUB On June 2 and 3, the State College Elks Country Club will be hosting the individual and team championships for the Central Counties Golf membership. This is a two-day event, with dinner provided. Central Counties Golf members desiring additional information may contact the State College Elks Country Club Pro Shop at (814) 466-6451.
EVENT RESULTS FROM AROUND THE LINKS … North Central Pennsylvania Golf Association Senior Event The inaugural event for the NCPGA Senior Tournament Series was played recently at the Eagles Mere Country Club. Carl Stackhouse of Eagles Mere C.C., one of the most consistent performers on the popular senior series for the past three years, was two shots better than Randy Lynch of Mill Race and John Catoni of the Clinton Country Club. He captured the overall gross title and the age 50-59 year old age group. Bucknell Golf Club’s Michael Shipman shot 77 to outdistance a trio of players at 79 in the 60-69 year old age group. Bucknell’s Jim VanBuskirk, Wade Goyne and Eagles Mere’s David Werner all tied for second. Tom Egli, also of the Bucknell G.C., led the 70-79 year old age group posting a 75 which was three shots clear of runner-up Ron Martin of Range End, who had a 78. A threesome of 80-plus year old players rounded out the 96man field. Bucknell’s Boyd Mertz barely edged John Arbogast with a 92. Both players are from Bucknell G.C.
Nittany C.C. and Toftrees Golf Resort are both members of the NCPGA and had the following results from club members. In the men’s 50-59 bracket, Nittany members Richard Knepp carded a 41-43 (84), while John Kowalchuk posted a round of 4343 (86). In the men’s 60-69 bracket, Nittany’s Chuck Colyer shot a 4741 (88) and Dave Pfaff posted a round of 44-47 (91). In the Men’s 80 and older field, Nittany’s Sam Markle finished third shooting a round of 53-49 (102). State College Elks Country Club Men’s Thursday Golf League K & J Machine Shop 9, Wisecrackers 3; Blaise Alexander 8, Rough Rangers 3; Nardozzo Landscape 7, Susan Bollman Accounting 5. Special Contests Closest to the pin on No. 10 was Rick Ennise. Closest to the pin on No. 18 was Foxy Moyer. League Standings The league standings look like this: Nardozzo’s Landscaping (43), K&J Machine Shop (40), Wisecrackers (39), Blaise Alexander (36), Rough Rangers (30) and Susan Bollman Tax (27).
NITTANY COUNTRY CLUB MEMORIAL TEAM POINT TOURNAMENT The Nittany Country Club in Mingoville held its Memorial Team Point Tournament Friday through Monday. First place went to Jeff Burris, Dave Smith and Jim Berkey (297). Second place went to Denny Taylor, Mark Johnson, Jim Bathgate and Sam Markle (296). Third place went to Chet Workman, Terry Glunt, Jim Dobson and Ken Schleiden (295). Fourth place went to Ken Bean, Marian Bowersox, Tim Roberts and Dave McKinley (285). The team of Sally Fletcher, Karen Fisher, Betsy Achuff and Carol Colyer carded a 293 to win first place in the women’s division while the foursome of
Donna Lannan, Terri Pfaff, Linda Lowe and Nancy Witonsky placed second with a score of 290.
PHILIPSBURG ELKS W. CARL LUPTON MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT The Philipsburg Elks Country Club held its annual W. Carl Lupton Memorial Two-Man Best Ball Tournament over the Memorial Day weekend with Pat Brown and Jim Dixon collecting their sixth title having won the titles in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009 and 2011. The team of Mike LaFuria and Lou LaFuria placed second while Nathan Lucas and Bob Mitchell took third in the championship flight. First Flight winners were Jim Gilham and Craig Myers followed by Terry Smith and Ray McMullen. Jeff Herr and Dave Arnold placed third. Second Flight winners were Todd Reifer and Tim Ronan; Denny Goss and Jim McGee; Larry Potter and Keith Hahn. Third Flight winners were Pete Reifer and Aaron Reifer; Denny Shealer and Dave Brown; Jack Vesnesky and Jon Vesnesky. Fourth Flight winners were Stan LaFuria and Zach Czap; Nick Gmerek and Sam Demko; Drew Tocimak and Chip Branthoover. Fifth Flight winners were Ryan Nartatez and Andrew Mann; Rich Jones and Ron Earnest; Joe Soltis and Jim Soltis. Sixth Flight winners were Clayton Hetrick and Ryan Mostyn; Denny Rodgers and Jim Moskel; Dan Nelson and Bob Coldiron. Winning the Women’s Championship Flight was the team of Jody Czap and Patty Sankey followed by Jenn Johnston and Val Patrick. Gabi Barnett and Daria Danko finished third. First Flight winners were Cathy Jo Miller and Georgie Myers; Sandy Hassinger and Maureen Tocimak; Janice Yoder and Judy Timchak.
Olympic medalist coming to area From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — If you’ve ever wanted to meet an Olympian up close and personal, here’s your chance. Olympic bronze medalist Elise Ray will make an appearance on June 9 at Centre Elite Gymnastics, 2120 Old Gatesburg Road in State College. Ray was the captain of the 2000 United States Women’s Olympic Team, which captured the bronze medal. Like most young girls, Ray discovered a love for gymnastics at the age of 6. She progressed rapidly in the sport, and eventually found herself practicing upwards of 35 hours each week — before school, after school, and on Saturdays. Twice a day, she would travel 45 minutes each way from her home in Columbia, Md., to train at Hill’s Gymnastics in Gaithersburg under the di-
rection of Kelli Hill and Jen Bundy Bortz, who is now on the staff at Centre Elite Gymnastics. Ray’s hard work paid off. In 1999, she traveled to China for the World Championships and won eighth place in the allaround. Thereafter, she won first place at the 2000 Olympic Trials and was named team captain for the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team. Shortly after coming home from Sydney, Ray competed for the University of Michigan on a full scholarship through 2005. Her success traveled with her throughout her NCAA career: She became a 14-time NCAA All-American, 3-time NCAA National Champion, and is still the most decorated female gymnast in Michigan’s program history. Ray has made a long-standing impact on the sport of gymnastics. She currently
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State High bounced from district playoffs By NICK WAGNER Special to The Gazette
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RUNNERS TAKE OFF at the start of the End of the Mountain 5K in Lemont.
Lemont run a success From Gazette staff reports LEMONT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The End of the Mountain 5K run in Lemont was a rousing success. Over 100 runners took part in the first-ever race. Cody Pontius, of State College, won the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division in 18:34. Meira Minard, of Houserville, took first
in the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division in 20:21. Second place in the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division went to Alan Effrig, of State College, who finished in 19:15. Jacob Witt, of Lemont, was fourth overall, finishing in 20:33. The Nittany Valley Running Club timed the race. Proceeds from the race benefitted the Lemont Village Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds rehabilitation project.
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REEDSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; State College freshman phenom Jess Henderson was poised to send Mifflin County packing and give the Lady Little Lions a chance for their sixth straight District 6 Class AAAA crown. In the way? The Huskies, looking for their first trip to a district title game. It was all Henderson. And after five innings of no-hit softball, State College looked well on its way to Penn Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beard Field for the title game. But in the seventh, it was a sarcrifice fly from Mifflin Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tara Kibe that sent State College packing after a 2-1 loss in the District 6 Class AAAA semifinal matchup. In a game that featured only seven total hits, Mifflin Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitching duo of Mikala Britt and Rachel Zimmerman didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t budge. But neither did their freshman counterpart, Henderson. Henderson carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning before allowing Emily Tomasello to single. The Huskies only had three hits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two at the most opportune of times. Britt was just as impressive through her five innings of work. She allowed only a pair of hits before giving way to Zimmerman and her fastball. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what happened. But the Little Lions were able to stay back and wait for their pitch. State College plated the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first run in the top of the sixth. After Zimmerman struck out the first batter she faced, Hannah Mazzocchi hit a single back through the box to start the rally. She was moved over by a sacrifice bunt from Shayarah Simco. Henderson then drove a 1-2 pitch to center to plate Mazzochi. With the Huskies down 1-0, Kale Hunter, the No. 3 hitter, stepped into the box with Mifflin Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chances dwin-
dling in the sixth. Kibe was aboard, having drawn a walk. With two outs, Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line drive knotted the game. The Huskies were still in business with two outs after tying the game. Jess Lamberson drew a two-out walk. Hunter and Lamberson moved up on a double steal to put two runners in scoring position for Allessa Morrison. The Husky freshman hit a screamer to third that was snagged for the inningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final out. Going back to work, State College seemed prime to take the lead in the seventh. A leadoff single to right from Sarah Bastian and a passed ball put a runner on second. Elli Frey executed a bunt to move Bastian to third with one out. Calm, cool and collective, Zimmerman sat down the next two Husky batters, one swinging and the other looking. That set the stage for Kibeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heroics. But it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy for the Huskies. With one out, Tomasello was issued a walk. She was replaced by the speedy Rhodes. Macie Lucas then beat out an infield hit to put runners on first and second. Kibeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job initially was to bunt for a hit. But a Henderson pitch went through the wickets of the Little Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; catcher, allowing Rhodes and Lucas to move up. Still, Kibe tried to bunt. But the Husky was forced to try and put the ball in play once she was dealt two strikes. Kibe delivered. Mifflin County would play for a district title in its first season. Mifflin County 2, State College 1 State College 000 001 0 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 4 1 Mifflin County 000 001 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 3 2 WP: Rachel Zimmerman. LP: Jess Henderson. SO: Mikala Britt 5, Zimmerman 3 (MC); Henderson 3 (SC). BB: Britt (MC); Henderson 5 (SC). HR: None. 3B: None. 2B: None. MH: Henderson 2-3 (SC). RBI: Tara Kibe, Kale Hunter (MC); Henderson (SC).
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DISPLAY OF POWER MEMBERS OF THE Bald Eagle Area Power Lifting Club brought back 11 trophies from the ADAU 33rd annual Power Day Classic, which was held on April 29 in Bigler. Front row, from left: Garret Barnhart, 12-13 age group, 88 pounds (second in bench, first in deadlift); Trent Donley, 12-13 age group, 97 pounds (first in bench and deadlift); Derek Welker, 12-13 age group, 88 pounds (first in bench, first in deadlift). Back row: Devan Welker, 16-17 age group, 181 pounds (first in bench and strict curl); Tyler Howell, 18-19 age group, 181 pounds (first in deadlift); Bastian Conaway, 14-15 age group, 165 pounds (first in bench and deadlift).
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Rundgren says ‘Hello’ to crowd
TODD RUNDGREN wowed the sellout crowd at the State Theatre with several rock classics.
By DON BEDELL The Centre County Gazette
STATE COLLEGE — Todd Rundgren, whose debut solo album in 1970 entitled “Runt” also became his nickname, performed his classics such as “Hello, It’s Me,” “Can We Still Be Friends,” “Love Is The Answer” and “I Saw The Light” at the State Theatre in Downtown State College on Sunday night. Rundgren, who is originally from Philadelphia, has been making music since the late 1960s. He entertained the sold out crowd at the State Theatre Sunday night explaining that the show was a collection of songs that he would perform if he took requests, but then joked that he doesn’t take requests. Rundgren received a standing ovation following his performance and returned to stage wearing a Penn State baseball jersey to perform an encore featuring “Hello, It’s Me” and “A Dream Goes On Forever.”
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Centre County schools fare well at Isaac Awards By PAT PARK For The Gazette
ALTOONA — The Isaac Awards Ceremony was held at the Mishler Theatre in Altoona on May 27. A total of 12 high schools from across central and south central Pennsylvania took part. Full of red carpet glitz and glamour, it is the Tonys for high school musicals. In addition to recognizing the outstanding performances, the winner of each category receives a $500 scholarship to be used in any field of study at any accredited post-secondary educational institution. Hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Carolyn Donaldson of WTAJ, the evening included a musical number from each school, a thank you to each of the corporate sponsors and awards presented by last year’s winners. The 2012 winners were: Best actor or actress in a featured role went to Seth Hull of Bishop Carroll High School.
Best actor in a supporting role was won by Benjamin Laskovansky of Bald Eagle Area High School. The runner-up in that category was Jesse Moore of State College Area High School. Best actress in a supporting role went to Erin McQuay of State College Area High School. The achievement in design award went to Tracy Eckenrode and Olivia McCall and Bishop Carroll High School. The best ensemble award was a tie between West Branch High School and PhilipsburgOsceola High School. The award for best musical number went to State College Area High School for “As We Stumble Along.” The runnerup in that category went to Bald Eagle Area High School for “Honestly Sincere.” Best actress in a leading role was won by Emily Dennis of State College Area High School. The runner-up in that category went to Morgan Sichler, also of State College Area High School. Best actor in a leading role was won by Ben Unpingco of Bishop Guilfoyle High School.
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The runner-up in that category was Ricky Howsare of Bedford Area High School. The best featured dance award was won by PhilipsburgOsceola High School for “The Shriner’s Ballet.” The runnerup in that category went to State College Area High School for “Toledo Surprise.” The best production award went to State College Area High School. The runner-up went to Central Cambria High School. The judges’ discretionary award for rising star went to Daniel Slogosky of Philipsburg-Osceola High School for his role of Randolph MacAfee in “Bye Bye Birdie.” Chosen by their classmates the Isaacs MVP Awards went to Lexi Krug, Courtney Reese, Shannen Snyder, Tracy Eckenrode, Moran Horell, Mike Kinley, Katie Pribish, Caleb Pons, Joanna Ruhl, Justin Baumgartin, Rachel Reed and Jamison Monella. The Isaacs Booster Check of $1,000 was accepted by Bald Eagle Area High School senior Maggie Mehalko.
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“THE DROWSY CHAPERONE,” performed by State College Area High School, won several awards at The Isaacs.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Ballet Theatre of State College, the performing company of Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, will perform their Spring Gala at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. on June 2 at Eisenhower Auditorium. The Spring Gala is a unique opportunity for the audience to experience an array of ballets, including Swan Lake, Stars and Stripes, Le Corsaire, Paquita and Etudes. Each excerpt is masterfully performed with striking costumes and music. From the basics of Etudes to the intricate movement of Swan Lake, the Spring Gala is a must-see for all who enjoy this exceptional art form. The Spring Gala is sponsored by www.visitstatecollegenow.com, Seko Med Tec, University Orthopedics Center and RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. Tickets are available by calling 1.800.ARTS.TIX. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children and students with ID. For information, contact Sarah Kopac at (814) 234-4961 or at skopac@pascp.org.
STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business & Technology will host its first event of the 2012 Music Picnic Series, beginning at 6 p.m. on June 3 at South Hills’ campus, located at 480 Waupelani Drive in State College. The June 3 event will feature Zeropoint Big Band. The 16-piece band will play music by such artists as Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich and Thad Jones, as well as a variety of original pieces. The concerts, held outdoors in rain or shine, are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner. Grounds open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. Restrooms are available. For more information, call (814) 234-7755 or (814) 278-1990.
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PIANO STUDENTS of Theresa V. Smith presented a piano recital and art show on May 20 at Penn State’s School of Music. Students each played two classical pieces and played lighter music during the art show. Front row, from left: Lily Plute, Ann Hendey, Lauren Gorenflo, Annie Gorenflo, Sarah Ambrose, Thomas Stangel, Bryant Stangel and Jacob Stangel. Back row: Maria Gorenflo, Asleigh Stangel, Maura Parkes and instructor Theresa V. Smith.
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Thursday, May 31 through Wednesday, June 6, 2012 AMERICAN ALE HOUSE, 821 CRICKLEWOOD DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-9701 Thursday, May 31 Scott Mangene, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 1 Tommy Wareham, 6 to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 2 Tommy Wareham, 8 p.m. Sunday, June 3 Ted and Molly, 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 Tommy Wareham, 7:30 p.m. THE ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-8833 Friday, June 1 Sylex with Nail Driver and Silhouette Lies, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2 AC Express, 10:30 p.m. THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-7666 Thursday, May 31 Kate and Natalie of Pure Kane Sugar, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 Mark Holland, 8 p.m. Chuck Mason and Blue Reality, 10 p.m. (Toast Room) Saturday, June 2 Jason Thomas, 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 Chuck Mason and Blue Reality, 6 p.m. (Toast Room) Wednesday, June 6 Stressbusters Karaoke, 8 p.m. BAR BLEU & BAR QUE, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0374 Friday, June 1 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-2892 Thursday, May 31 Emily’s Toybox, 10 p.m. Friday, June 1 Brew Devils Saturday, June 2 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 Acoustic Mo, 10:30 p.m. THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5710 Sunday, June 3 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 31 Tussey Mtn Moonshiners, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2 Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, 8 p.m. THE GINGERBREAD MAN, 130 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0361 Thursday, May 31 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, June 1 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, June 2 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, June 5 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, June 6 Team Trivia, 9 to10 p.m. Karaoke, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. GOVERNORS PUB, 211 W. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE Thursday, May 31 JT Blues, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 Bisquit Jam, 6:30 p.m. INFERNO BRICK OVEN & BAR, 340 E. COLLEGE AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5718 Thursday, May 31 DJ Manik Mike, 10 p.m. Friday, June 1 DJ Fuego, 10 p.m. Saturday, June 2 DJ Cashous, 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 Jason & Greg Acoustic, 10 p.m. OTTO’S PUB & BREWERY, 2286 N. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 867-OTTO Thursday, May 31 Acoustic Thursdays with 18 Strings, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 1 Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats, 9 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 Trivia, 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 Scott Mangene, 8 to 10 p.m. THE PHYRST, 111 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE Thursday, May 31 Jason & Dan, 8 p.m., Maxwell Strait, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, June 1 Dom & the Fig, 8 to 10 p.m. Ted and the Hi-Fi's, 10:30 pm to 2 a.m. Saturday, June 2 My Zero Hero, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3 2Twenty2, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday, June 4 Open Mic Nite, 9 p.m. To midnight Low Jack Tuesday, June 5 Table Ten, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, June 6 The Nightcrawlers, 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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STROMATOLITES in Shark Bay, Western Australia are pictured as they appear from space.
Out-of-this-world exhibit makes landing in Bellefonte By KAREN DABNEY For The Gazette
BELLEFONTE — To celebrate space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life, the Bellefonte Art Museum will host the traveling exhibit “Photographs from NASA: From Earth to the Solar System” on June 3 through July 15. There will also be an astronomy night to view the transit of Venus on June 5. “We are so pleased to have been chosen to show this amazing collection,” said Pat House, the museum director. “The show was put together by NASA to celebrate progress in space exploration, including the search for life in other worlds. The exhibition comes with loads of educational material and gifts for visitors.” She said the exhibit includes images from NASA’s database that were contributed by observatories, NASA space missions, satellites, and backyard astronomers. “In the world of science, it would be considered a community exhibit because it’s not just NASA,” House said. The 30 large-scale, high-resolution photographs include images of planets, moons, the sun, the Earth and small bodies, such as comets. Some of the photographs depict extreme environments on earth that contain unusual life forms studied by astrobiologists as a step in recognizing life on other worlds. The 3-foot by 4-foot photographs have detailed captions to explain the significance of each image. One of the most intriguing photographs is Enceladus, a moon of Saturn, that was taken during a close fly-by of NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. According to NASA, the fissures in the moon’s surface are emitting jets of water, icy particles and organic compounds that are the building blocks of life as we know it. Some scientists specu-
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late that if a liquid environment exists below the surface of Enceladus, there is a chance that extraterrestrial life could be present. House said the public is invited to join Penn State astronomers and astronomy students at the museum on from 6 p.m. until dusk on June 5 to view a rare astronomical event, the transit of Venus. NASA has supplied special glasses to allow participants to safely watch as Venus passes across the sun. She said that the museum will have a backup plan in case of cloudy weather, a WiFi connection with an observatory in Hawaii to show the Venus transit onscreen. In a NASA Science article, “The 2012 Transit of Venus,” Dr. Tony Phillips said the transits come in pairs. The first transit in the current pair happened in 2004. Most of us will not live to see the next transit of Venus in 2117. Scientists will be available to answer questions on June 5, and at the exhibit opening from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on June 3. One of the scientists is House’s son, astrobiologist Chris House, an associate professor of geosciences at Penn State. The exhibit opening will include two additional shows by local artists, and a free hands-on children’s art activity, making alien creatures. The Tea Room Gallery artists, Elody Gykelis, Dana Morrison, and Sean Bodley, will display drawings, paintings, and macro photographs. The Community Gallery will feature wood sculptures by Mary Cady-Rubinstein. During the NASA exhibit, the Bellefonte Art Museum will have special extended hours, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The museum is located at 133 N. Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, and is actively seeking volunteers. For more information, call (814) 355-4280 or visit www.bellefontemuseum.org.
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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. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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) 2352000. 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) 625-2132 or bea.1964@yahoo.com. Bald Eagle Area Class of 1965 meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the last Friday of each month, Bellefonte Moose, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Bob (814) 383-2151. Bellefonte High School Class of 1956 meets for dinner at 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) 360-1948. Bellefonte Elks Lodge meets 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month, Bellefonte Elks, 120 W. High St., Bellefonte. Bellefonte Encampment No. 72 and Ridgeley Canton No. 8 meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Windmere Hall, 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College. Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Train Station, Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. Call (814) 355-1053 or bellefontetrain.org. Bellefonte Kiwanis Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Moose Club, 125 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call Richard King, (814) 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) 280-1656. 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
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(814) 359-3421. Breast Cancer Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m. the first Monday of every month in the ground floor conference rooms, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday of the month. Call Cheri (814) 231-7005. 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 Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organization in the world. The group welcomes all Catholic women 18 years and older. Meetings take place at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 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) 355-9829. 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) 231-7095. 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) 8676263 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 earlyrisers 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 Drive, Pleasant Gap. The Romans 12:2 Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday night at 204 W. 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 addictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Damonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Damonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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) 359-3421. TRIAD, a public safety group for senior citizens, meets each second Thursday in various locations. Call Helen Evans, chair, (814) 237-8932. Trout Unlimited, a non-profit conservation organization, meets 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday, Comfort Suites Hotel, 132 Village Drive, State College. The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome Club of State College meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, 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. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Compiled by Gazette staff
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THURSDAY, MAY 31 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, 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. Tussey Mountain Moonshiners — Will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks, 100 West Main St., Millheim. Visit http://www.elkcreekcafe.net/ or call (814) 3498850
FRIDAY, JUNE 1 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. Multiple Yard Sales — From 8 a..m. to 5 p.m. June 1-2, Willow Bend Drive, Bellefonte, between Buffalo Run Road and Siebert Road.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3 SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Sale — A trash to treasures sale will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gate C, Beaver Stadium, University Park. Admission is $5 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Centre County United Way Partner Agencies. Call (814) 238-8283. Family Fun Day — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Department, Schlow Library, corner of S. Allen St. and E. Beaver Ave., State College. “Movie Mania,” Meet Ike, the Spike, “Merry Mayhem with the Happy Valley Clowns” and “ Magic and Mistery.” Call (814) 235-7817. Children’s Fair — A Children’s Fair sponsored by the Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary Club will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Curtin and Armor Streets, Bellefonte. Rain date is Sunday, June 3. Contact Liz Toukonen at (814) 355-5551. Spring Creek Festival — ClearWater Conservancy will hold its annual celebration of Spring Creek from 10 a.m. to
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2 p.m. at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College. 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 free, rain or shine. A number of Central Pennsylvania agencies, nonprofits and outdoors businesses will join ClearWater as exhibitors. Bands include Chicken Tractor Deluxe, Tolins’ Bluegrass Revue and the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners. Food will be provided by Webster’s Bookstore Café and Gemelli Pizza. Call (814) 237-0400. Tussey Mountain Moonshiners — This year, ClearWater Conservancy is holding the Spring Creek Day Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 2 at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Rain or shine event, all ages welcome. http://www.crpr.org/sp-events/ specials.html Primitive Camping For Beginners — Join Ranger Reed for this look at primitive camping. Find out how to set up a campsite, what to bring, and how to pack a bag. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Meet at the parking area by the dam on Benner Run Road in Black Moshannon State Park. Call (814) 342-5960 or blackmoshannonee@state.pa.us. Pennsylvania Mountain Voices — Join guest speaker Bruce Young for this interesting look at the mining and lumber camps that were in Pennsylvania through song. Sing along to some old favorites from 7 to 8 p.m. at the amphitheater in the campground off of Casanova Road in Black Moshannon State Park. Call (814) 342-5960 or blackmoshannonee@state.pa.us. Suicide Prevention and Awareness Workshop — AFSP Central PA Chapter. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church, 144 West Main St., Howard. There is no charge and this is open to all in the community. Please RSVP at (814) 625-2362. Bellefonte Art Museum Exhibit — Mary Cady-Rubinstein’s exhibition “Wood Sculpture and Painted Relief” for the month of June begins in the The Community Gallery/Upstairs at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. www.bellefontemuseum.org Featured Tea Room Gallery for the months of June and July: Elody Gyekis, Dana Morrison and Sean Bodley. Journey For Sight Walk — Centre Lions Foresight Committee will hold a walk at the 28th Divison Shrine, state Route 322, Boalsburg. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., walk starts at 2. Suggested minimum Amount per walker is $10. Food and drink will be provided for the walkers. Call (814) 364-9980 or jgw9980@verizon.net South Hills 2012 Music Picnic Event — 2012 Music Picnic Series begins at 6 p.m. on the north lawn with the “Zeropoint Big Band.” These Free outdoor concerts are held rain or shine at South Hills’ main campus at 480 Waupelani
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Drive, State College. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic supper. Grounds open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 and ends at 7:30. Free parking and restrooms are available. Call (814) 234-7755 or (814) 278-1990.
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MONDAY, JUNE 4 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. Breast Cancer Support Group — Mount Nittany Medical Center Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Contact Cheri Woll at cwoll@mountnittany.org
The First Step of Starting a Business — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 200 Tech Center, Room 221. Free. Sponsored by The Learning Factory. For more information visit http://www. sbdc.psu.edu/calendar.htm. Register and pay for all Penn State SBDC seminars online at http://www.sbdc.psu. edu/seminar-registration.asp or by calling (814) 8634293 or (717) 247-1280 “A Joint Venture” — A free class on hip and knee replacements from 11 a.m. to noon at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Ave., State College. Contact Val Coakley at vcoakley@mountnittany.org, or call (814) 278-4810. Free Hearing Screening — by Leslie Purcell, AuD, audiologist with Mount Nittany Physician Group from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mount Nittany Physician Group, 3901 S. Atherton St., Suite 6, State College. Appointments are required. For more information or to register, call (814) 234-6727.
View the Venus Transit — Free public viewing of the planet Venus as it passes between the Earth and the Sun. This is the last time this astronomical phenomena will be visible (from Earth) until 2117. 5 to 9 p.m. (clouds and weather permitting): Tussey Mountain All Seasons Recreation Area, 301 Bear Meadows Rd., Boalsburg. Free admission and parking Presented by the Central PA Observers (CPO), a State College community-based, amateur astronomy club and Tussey Mountain All Season Recreation Area. Contact: Dave Reasinger (814) 692-4112 or derjmr@comcast.net. Special solar viewing equipment will be available for free at this public event. View the Venus Transit — Join us to view this phenomenon through the telescope., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Boat Launch No. 4 on Beaver Road in Black Moshannon State Park. Call (814) 342-5960 or blackmoshannonee@state.pa.us. Children’s Performing Artist Series —
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Everybody Storytime at 10:30 a.m., in the Schlow Communtiy Room at the Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. “Beehive” — Penn State Centre Stage presents a preview of “Beehive,” the 1960s musical sensation, created by Larry Gallagher, directed by Amy Anders Corcoran will be performed at 7:30 p.m. the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 127 S. Allen St., State College. Tickets cost $24 and can be purchased at the box office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday or by calling (814) 863-0255. Concert on the Lemont Village Green — Lockport Drifters: Dale Haines, guitar and vocals; Phil Ponish, dobro and vocals; and Phil Reeder, bass and vocals. Concert is held 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the Lemont Village Green, between Dale Street and Mt. Nittany Road, off Pike Street in Lemont. Picnickers are welcome. Concerts are free, but a basket is passed to help support the Granary renovation projects. Check out www.lemontvillage.org
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VITA recognized at luncheon By PAT PARK For The Gazette
STATE COLLEGE — Volunteer Income Tax Assistant members were recognized at a luncheon at Damon’s on May 21. VITA, under the Office of Aging’s RSVP program, is made up of volunteers who help clients prepare their income tax forms. After welcoming words from RSVP director, Brian Querry, Jane Taylor from the office of aging, thanked the 20 volunteers. Taylor said that the program processed 1,015 forms this year, with a rejection rate of only 3 percent, well below the IRS standard of 10 percent. She also thanked the Ferguson Foundation for the grant that helped to fund the program. Guest speaker, Diane Smith from the
IRS office in Pittsburgh, explained that the local VITA was one of the most successful ones in the state. She expressed her thanks to the leadership of Taylor, Querry and Boyd Spicher. Spicher has over 25 years with VITA. Smith also pointed out that the group was responsible for a tax returns totaling $854,480, money that went back into the local communities. The peace of mind and the help in overcoming a fear of the IRS were equally important to the clients. The lunch concluded with the awarding of certificates of appreciation to the individual volunteers. Some guidelines are in place to receive this help. For more information, contact the office of aging at (814) 355-6716.
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DIANE SMITH, a guest speaker from the Pittsburgh office of the IRS, center, spoke to VITA volunteers at a recent luncheon.
State College Farmers’ Market aids local businesses BY JOCELYN BRUMBAUGH StateCollege.com
STATE COLLEGE — Summer is coming to downtown State College and the white tents once again are lining both sides of Locust Lane for the farmers’ market. Local vendors bring out their best produce, plants, crafts and baked goods from 11:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday in hopes of pleasing customers. During the winter, the farmers’ market was held Fridays only in the State College Municipal Building. But May 1 kicked off the
first outdoor market of the season. Sarah Berndt has been selling plants and flowers at the farmers’ market for four years. Berndt said while sales are fairly constant throughout the spring and summer, she misses Penn State student customers during the summer months. “I really enjoy talking to the students,” she said. “They’re fun to talk to.” Dan Lowenstein, from Red Hawk Premium Peppers, is in his first year selling to the State College market. Lowenstein said that while he does not have a lot of experience
in this market under his belt, he thinks Penn State students affect sales. “It’s been a little slow with summer session of classes just starting and our first week being during finals week,” he said. “I guarantee things will pick up in the fall, but right now half the population of kiddos is gone.” Jessica Davidson, a junior at Penn State, regularly visits the farmers’ market in the spring and summer. “I usually get flowers to decorate my apartment or some baked goods on occasion because I miss things like homemade cookies and breads,” she
said. “Plus, I like helping people out from around here and knowing where everything comes from.” Students aren’t the only ones who enjoy the farmers’ market — the vendors bask in their time there, too. Berndt said she likes visiting fellow vendors. And Lowenstein said that he prefers the State College market to the others from which he sells.
“This market is a little more relaxed,” he said. “All the vendors are like one big family.” The farmers’ market is open every Tuesday through Nov. 6. The Friday market will be open through Nov. 16 with the exception of July 13 because of Arts Fest. For more information on the farmers’ market and a full list of vendors, visit statecollegefarmers.com.
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DEED TRANSFERS
RECORDED MAY 7-11, 2012
Trust and Thomas D. Laboisa trustee, 112 Cherry Ridge Road, $1. Donna Strouse to Benjamin I. Lambert and Julie A. Shippee, 2327 Old Gatesburg Road, $185,000. Carol N. Booher to Raymond C. Agostinelli, 1994 Harvest Circle, $164,000. Michael P. Manahan Sr. and Georgina Manahan to John B. Smeltzer and Susan M. Smeltzer, 3181 Shellers Bend #9, $173,100.
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GREGG TOWNSHIP
Colin W. McChesney and Ami L. McChesney to Michael R. Maxwell and Katie J. Maxwell, 1222 Fox Meadow Circle, $280,000. Karen L. Fisher, David L. Fisher, Constance W. Corl and Terry L. Corl to Karen L. Fisher, David L. Fisher, Constance W. Corl and Terry L. Corl,124R E. High St., $1.
Nancy Collins Akins and Nancy T. Collins To William Allison Birch,C. Allison Lane/Penns Cave, $1.
HALFMOON TOWNSHIP
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HAINES TOWNSHIP
Village of Nittany Glen LP to Linda M. Sutton, $185,545. Village of Nittany Glen LP to Mark D. Swindell, $192,285. Devron J. Vongruden and Jennifer Vongruden to Herbert C. Jordan, 971 Green St., $152,500.
Lillian R. Vance Revocable Trust and Lillian R. Vance trustee to Thomas M. Rossman, 109 W. Aaron Square, $104,000.
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.
Joseph R. Loren and Vicki L. Loren to Kenneth A. Freeman and Nicole M. McCoy, 424 Sawmill Road, $$225,000.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP BOGGS TOWNSHIP Gary W. Lohr and Betsy A. Lohr to Gary W. Lohr and Betsy A. Lohr, 1390 Old 220 Road, $1.
CENTRE HALL Northwest Savings Bank to Jericho Falls Inc., 215 N. Pennsylvania Ave., $215,000.
Dorothy May Klinger to Trubuild LLC, Waltz Ave., $60,000. Donald C. Asendorf , Ashlie Jo Weaver and Ashlie J. Asendorf to Kiley D. Lucas, 817 E. Boal Ave., $148,000. Betty S. Montgomery by agent to Philip J. Bosha and Jennifer N. Bailey, 1114 Karen St., $245,000.
Herbert J. Combs Jr. and Christina D. Combs to JEMS Rental Properties, 671 Majorie Mae St., $140,000.
PENN TOWNSHIP Penn Township to Jesse W. Burkholder and Mary E. Burkholder, Paradise Road, $10,100.
PHILIPSBURG BOROUGH Brad S. Kizina to Mars Realty LLC, E. Spruce St., $5,000.
RUSH TOWNSHIP Rita J. Frank to Darren L Frank, 622 Ash St., $1. Jeffery S. Bowen and Jennifer E. Bowen to Larry E. Kanour Sr. and Carolyn L. Kanour, Oak St., $ $4,448.
SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP McClelland W. Shaw and Doris M. Shaw to Tobias Properties LLC, $12,000. Tobias Properties LLC to McClelland W. Shaw and Doris M. Shaw, E. Sycamore Road, $1. Tobias Properties LLC to Tobias Properties LLC, E. Sycamore Road, $1. McClelland W. Shaw and Doris M. Shaw to McClelland W. Shaw and Doris M. Shaw, 585 E. Sycamore Road, $1.
SPRING TOWNSHIP Jerome W. McClusick Estate , Brandon J. McClusick coadministrator and Emily J. McClusick co-administrator, to Ted Bagwell, 703 Mountain View Lane, $310,000.
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Edward G. Jones and Anna B. Jones to Craig J. Barino and Tina M. Barino, 206 Water St., $98,000.
Robert E. Heisse to Thomas P. Flynn and Sarah H. Hamlen, 138 Waypoint Circle, $290,900. Steven C. Gooch to Eileen Fabian Wheeler, 418 Ridge Ave., $375,000. Fay C. Wohlwill to Ronald S. Gilligan and Mary Lou Gilligan, 525 Kemmerer Road, $150,000. John P. Ikenberry, Gina R. Ferrara and Gina F. Ikenberry to Curtis D. Runyan and Jennifer K. Balch, 314 Adams Circle, $514,000.
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP
PATTON TOWNSHIP
WALKER TOWNSHIP
Rubin P. Nichols and Sherry A. Nichols to Craig Kaniecki and Danelle B. Kaniecki, 2098 Pine Cliff Road, $339,777. Jennylinde Sue Crum and Robert P. Crum to Brian T. Roberg and Carin E. Roberg, 1419 Linn St., $200,000. Fraser W. Reed and Jennifer L. Little and Jennifer L. Reed to Kara R. McDivitt, 2495A Satatoga Drive, $202,000. Robert S. Barger to Gregory A. Demetrick and Susan A. Demetrick, 142 S. Kirk St., $114,900. Thomas D. Labiosa and Anne Marie Labiosa to Thomas D. Laboisa, 112 Cherry Ridge Road, $1. Thomas D. Labiosa to Thomas D. Labiosa Revocable
John C. Becker and Mary B. Becker to Paul H. Marcinkevage and Carrie H. Marcinkevage, 429 Candlewood Drive, $304,500. Tessy Mary John to Jerry L. Bierly and Tammy L Bierly, 115 Whisper Ridge Drive, $47,500. Michael E. Werner to Norman A. Inkpen Jr. and Joy A. Inkpen, 727 Oakwood Ave., $185,000. Barbara A. Lyke, Barbara A. Cullis and Frederick Cullis to Barbara A. Cullis, 138 Kenley Court, $1. Gary D. Powers and Karen R. Powers to Ashley N. Cunningham, 556 Longbarn Road, $ 279,900.
Fine Line Development Two Inc. and S&A Homes Inc. to David D. Lingle, 156 Archers Glen Road, $49,000. Patricia E. Cruz, Justin S. Cruz and Amanda L. Cruz to Patricia E. Cruz and Amanda L. Cruz, 316 Fieldstone Lane, $1. Ronald E. Zimmerman, Mary Ann Zimmerman, Donna J. Mulfinger and Charles E. Mulfinger to Ronald E. Zimmerman and Mary Ann Zimmerman,165 Serenity Lane,$1. Ronald E. Zimmerman, Mary Ann Zimmerman to George Paul Zimmerman and Hollie Zimmerman, 155 Serenity Lane, $1.
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP Brian T. Roberg and Carin E. Roberg to Eileen Hayden and Ben Lippincott, 129 Mitch Ave., $1. Jeremy A. Rellinger and Chassidy M. Rellinger to George J. Schmitt III and Stacey J. Schmitt, 141 Mitch Ave., $190,000. William E. Starr and Rosalie J. Starr to Howard T. Woodruff and Dawn E. Woodruff, 512 Pike St., $215,000.
Joseph J. Wilson and Mary E. Sayre to Edward G. Jones and Anna B. Jones, 515 Henderson Road, $185,000. Joseph G. Swanderski to Tommy I. Beck, 1200 Railroad Ave., $65,000.
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