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CASE CLOSED: Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly addresses the crowd outside the Centre County Courthouse.

Arrow steps in for Second Mile

By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE — As the process continues for Texas-based Arrow Child & Family Ministries to assume operations of the organization founded by Jerry Sandusky, the primary goal of the non-profit remains the same: to serve at-risk children.

By combining The Second Mile and Arrow programs, the hope is to provide a full continuum of care for children in the community.

After allegations were made against Sandusky, in November 2011 The Second Mile announced it was exploring various options regarding its future.

Arrow offered assistance.

Then, after evaluating more than 15 organizations, a committee of The Second Mile board selected Arrow as the best charity to assume operations of its programs, said Arrow Founder and CEO Mark Tennant.

Last month, attorneys for The Second Mile submitted a petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County, Orphans’ Court Division, outlining the proposed transfer of these programs and dissolution of The Second Mile, Tennant said.

“The court proceedings could take several weeks,” Tennant said. “In the meantime, The Second Mile will continue to operate the programs.”

These include: Challenge Program, a week-long residential summer camp; Friend, a mentoring and recreational activities program that pairs collegiate volunteers with elementary school students; Friend Fitness, which helps struggling teens achieve personal, academic and fitness goals through individualized strength training with adult mentors; Foster Family Support, which works to support and recognize foster parents statewide; and Leadership Institute, a four-day conference that encourages and empowers students from across Pennsylvania to make a difference in their communities, according

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BELLEFONTE — Hundreds of Centre County residents packed the courthouse steps and flooded the streets of Bellefonte on Friday night, waiting for the verdict in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse trial.

After nearly 21 hours of deliberation, the jury in the trial of the former Penn State assistant football coach reached a verdict — guilty on 45 of 48 counts of assaulting 10 boys over 15 years.

Many cheered the verdict, which will put Sandusky behind bars for the rest of his life.

Leslie Aderholt of Bellefonte could hear the cheers from her apartment, which is just a block from the courtJERRY SANDUSKY house.

“I definitely heard a lot of noise when it happened,” she said. “I was relieved. I’m proud that the jurors did what they were brought here to do. I thought they acted reasonably.”

The jury of seven women and five men, including nine with ties to Penn State, deliberated for two days.

Most of those in the crowd were pleased that the deliberations did not drag through the weekend.

“I was impressed. I was hoping that it would be a quick verdict. I understood what they needed to do,” said Dottie Walker of Bellefonte. “I always thought that justice would prevail.”

Nearly everyone in the crowd was well-behaved.

One man began shouting at defense attorney Joseph Amendola during his news conference. That man was quickly ushered away by police.

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INSIDE: Students at Penn State University react to the verdict. Page 5

Local businesses hope fireworks sales go boom

By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — With less than a week to go before the Fourth of July, some local businesses are looking forward to a boost in revenue because of fireworks sales.

Since Susan Rose, owner of Rose’s Surplus in Pleasant Gap, began selling fireworks eight years ago, she has noticed an increase in sales in the days leading up to the patriotic holiday.

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“The season hasn’t really started yet. It’s usually slow until the weekend before the holiday,” Rose said.

From Memorial Day to the week before the Fourth, people trickle into her shop looking for fireworks. According to Rose, these are repeat customers who aren’t looking to compare prices to those at firework tents that pop up in parking lots near the end of June.

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Monsignor convicted in abuse scandal

By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — A Roman Catholic church official was convicted of child endangerment but acquitted of conspiracy on June 22 in a landmark clergy-abuse trial, making him the first U.S. church official branded a felon for covering up abuse claims.

Monsignor William Lynn helped the archdiocese keep predators in ministry, and the public in the dark, by telling parishes their priests were being removed for health reasons and then sending the men to unsuspecting churches, prosecutors said.

Lynn, 61, served as secretary for clergy from 1992 to 2004, mostly under Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua. “Many in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia hierarchy had dirty hands,� Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams said. “They failed to realize that the church is its people.�

Williams said he did not have sufficient evidence last year to charge other officials, including Bevilacqua, who died in January at age 88.

Lynn had faced about 10 to 20 years in prison if convicted of all three counts he faced — conspiracy and two counts of child endangerment.

He was convicted of only a single endangerment count, which carries a possible 3½ to seven-year prison term.

The jury could not reach a verdict for Lynn’s co-defendant, the Rev. James Brennan, who was accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy in 1999.

Despite Lynn’s acquittal on the conspiracy charge, the trial exposed how deeply involved the late cardinal was in dealing with accused priests.

Bevilacqua had the final say on what to do with priests accused of abuse, transferred many of them to new parishes and

dressed down anyone who complained, according to testimony.

He also ordered the shredding of a 1994 list that Lynn prepared, warning that the archdiocese had three diagnosed pedophiles, a dozen confirmed predators and another 20 possible abusers in its midst.

Church lawyers turned over a surviving copy of the list days after Bevilacqua died.

Lynn didn’t react when the verdict was read, or acknowledge the siblings and other friends and relatives who have accompanied him to court for much of the three-month trial. Several of them were weeping.

The judge revoked his bail and he was taken to jail, although his lawyers plan to ask on Monday that he be granted house arrest until sentencing.

No date was set, but the judge scheduled an Aug. 13 presentencing hearing.

The defense also pledged to appeal the conviction. “He’s upset. He’s crushed. He’s in custody and he was the administrator who didn’t touch a child and had only limited authority,� defense lawyer Jeffrey M. Lindy said.

With the verdict, after 13 days of deliberations, jurors concluded that prosecutors failed to show that Lynn was part of a conspiracy to move predator priests around.

The jury, however, did find that Lynn endangered the victim of defrocked priest Edward Avery, who pleaded guilty before trial to a 1999 sexual assault.

Lynn had deemed Avery “guilty� of an earlier complaint on the 1994 list, and helped steer him into an inpatient treatment program run by the archdiocese.

But Lynn knew that Avery later was sent to live in a northeast Philadelphia parish, where the altar boy was assaulted.

The victim alleges that he was also assaulted by another priest and his Catholic school teacher. They are expected to be tried later this year.

After the verdict, the archdiocese apologized to clergy-abuse victims and said the church was on a “journey of reform and renewal that requires honesty and hope.� “We are committed to providing support and assistance to parishioners as they and the church seek to more deeply understand sexual violence, and to create an environment that is safe and welcoming to all, including past victims,� read the church’s statement, which did not reference Lynn directly.

Terence McKiernan, president of BishopAccountability.org, called the verdict “a watershed moment� in the priest sexabuse crisis. “Lynn was a smart, able manager who at any time could have called the police, warned parishes, or threatened to blow the whistle,� McKiernan said. “He was not a helpless good guy. The only helpless people in this ongoing catastrophe were the children, the many hundreds of boys and girls who were sodomized and terrorized by the men Lynn managed.�

More than 500 Roman Catholic priests have been convicted of abuse charges across the U.S., according to his group’s count.

Lynn is the first church official to be convicted for his administrative actions.

Defense lawyers say Lynn alone tried to document the complaints, get priests into treatment and alert the cardinal to the growing crisis. Church documents show

therapists had called one accused priest a ticking “time bomb� and “powder keg.�

During the 10-week trial, more than a dozen adults testified about wrenching abuse they said they suffered at the hands of revered priests.

A former seminarian said he was raped by a priest throughout high school at the priest’s mountain house.

A nun testified that she and two female relatives were sexually abused by a priest described by a church official as “one of the sickest people I ever knew.�

A troubled young man described being sexually assaulted in the church sacristy in 1999 by Avery after the 10-year-old altar boy served Mass. Avery is serving a 2?- to five-year prison term. “I can’t explain the pain, because I’m still trying to figure it out today, but I have an emptiness where my soul should be,� another accuser testified.

Seven men and five women sat on the jury, along with eight alternates.

Many have ties to Catholic schools or parishes, but said they could judge the case fairly.

There are about 1.5 million Catholics in the five-county archdiocese.

Defense lawyers argued that Lynn was merely a middle manager, and perhaps a fall guy for the archdiocese. Lynn himself, during three grueling days on the stand, mused about a question he was asked: “You want me to answer for the whole church?�

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HARRISBURG — Republicans in control of Pennsylvania’s Legislature scrambled Tuesday to finish writing a host of budget- and education-related bills to get them to fellow Republican Gov. Tom Corbett before the new fiscal year starts Sunday.

That meant that significant changes in state policy — even the particulars of a $1.7 billion, 25-year tax break being sought by Corbett for a would-be petrochemical industry — were still under wraps, being worked on behind closed doors by Republicans just four days before they hope to make the provisions law.

Debate on the floor of the House of Representatives could begin today on Republicans’ $27.7 billion spending plan for the 2012-13 fiscal year that begins Sunday, said House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bill Adolph, R-Delaware.

Republicans made more details about the plan public on Tuesday afternoon, although Democrats questioned whether changes were still possible as Republicans tried to resolve disagreements behind closed doors. “It sounds like there’s still some questions, even among the Republicans,� said House Democratic spokesman Bill Patton.

One such disagreement is over the Corbett administration’s pitch to create one block grant program to absorb seven different pots of aid for county-administered services for the mentally ill and disabled, neglected or abused children, homeless and drug and alcohol addicts.

A House floor vote on the general appropriations bill is not possible until Thursday, unless House members vote to suspend internal rules. Both the House and Senate must still sign off on the couple dozen budget-related bills that traditionally make up the budget every year.

Also, four pieces of education-related legislation sought

by Corbett — expanding a tax-credit program that helps children transfer to private schools or better public ones, establishing a process for assisting financially ailing school districts, placing the regulation of charter schools under a statewide board and broadening teacher evaluations to include objective measurements — were still being drafted Tuesday.

Senate Education Committee Chairman Jeff Piccola, RDauphin, downplayed questions about the transparency of producing legislation from behind closed doors within a couple days of it being signed into law. The broad themes of the bills are already in existing bills, if not the finer details, he said. “You’re not going to see anything brand-new emerge,�

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Public schools would see a slight increase, although that extra amount — approximately $50 million — would be set aside for a yet-to-be-identified group of school districts nearing financial collapse, Adolph said.

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By The Associated Press Highlights of the nearly $27.7 billion state spending plan endorsed by Republican Gov. Tom Corbett and GOP legislative leaders. A final state budget is expected to be approved by the House and Senate before the 2012-13 fiscal year begins:

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■On paper, the budget increases state spending by $471 million, or 1.7 percent, from this year’s $27.1 billion.

Corbett had proposed holding spending level, but agreed to the increase because of improving tax collections.

In reality, it increases state spending by $371 million, or 1.4 percent, because of public school grants that were spent in 2011-12, but entered on the 2010-11 budget.

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â– There will be no change in state income or sales taxes. â– Several tax cuts for businesses would be folded into companion legislation, including the continuation of the ongoing phaseout of the capital stock and franchise tax and expanded tax credits for businesses that contribute to groups that can provide scholarships to private schools. â– A new law requires natural-gas

companies to pay an “impact fee� to help finance various state and local programs, but the rate is lower than those in other major gas-producing states and local governments decide whether to impose the tax at all. Corbett had proposed no tax on drilling.

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Meanwhile, county-run social services would be squeezed by 10 percent, while lawmakers plan to adopt proposals by Corbett to save several hundred millions of dollars in the massive Department of Public Welfare budget.

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Sources: Senate GOP, state budget documents.

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Though it’s early, Devaney, of Bellefonte, said she is pleased with sales. She attributes steady business to her tent’s location in the parking lot of the North Atherton Walmart. “We have an advantage that we have the Megabus coming in and out of here a lot, so we’re getting some pull from that,� she said.

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Although Arrow had no past relationship with The Second Mile, it was aware of its existence because it operates an office in Altoona, Tennant said.

“We learned of the crisis in the national press,” he said.

However, Tennant himself has a personal connection to Pennsylvania.

“I grew up in Washington (Pa.) … and I was removed from my home at the age of 10 because I was being physically and sexually abused,” he said. “At the age of 13 I was placed in the loving home of a Christian foster family in Bedford … to this day, my foster parents are ‘Mom and Dad’ to me. They still live in Bedford, and my wife and children and I enjoy family visits there … so regardless of my many years living in Texas, central Pennsylvania will always be home to me.”

Tennant said when he heard that The Second Mile might be closing, it affected him “on many levels.”

“I found my heart leading me home to be a part of the healing process,” he said. “Thousands of atrisk children have been helped by The Second Mile programs over its 35year history, and I wanted to make sure those programs continued.”

Eventually, Arrow plans to operate the programs, which will keep their names, and The Second Mile will discontinue as an entity; however, Arrow plays no role in the dissolution process, Tennant said.

Tennant said Arrow plans to hire the existing program staff so that the children will still be able to work alongside the people they have be-

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“Our goal is to make the transition as seamless as possible for the employees, volunteers, participating schools, and the children and their families,” Tennant said. “It is important to note that all Second Mile employees must go through Arrow’s hiring process, which includes screening and training. And all volunteers will be screened and trained as well.”

Offices will continue to operate in State College, as well as the Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas, Tennant said. However, to give staff and volunteers a “fresh start,” the physical addresses will change.

“We plan to increase our foster care and adoption programs in those three locations so that we will provide a continuum of care for children,” he said. “And I can see at some point in the future that we could replicate The Second Mile programs at our other locations, such as in Texas and Maryland.”

Tennant said the primary goal of Arrow remains as it always has: to serve at-risk children.

“I want to stress that the programs are very effective and thousands of children benefited a great deal from them,” he said. “And I commend the many employees, volunteers, board members and donors at The Second Mile who, over the past 35 years, gave of themselves to change young lives for the better. We will honor their good work as we move forward to heal and rebuild.”

Tennant said those who pull support from The Second Mile because of Sandusky’s involvement are only hurting the children these programs serve.

“I think once The Second Mile donors get to know Arrow, most will

return and new donors will come into the fold,” he said. “A lot of good was done by those involved with The Second Mile over the years and we are focusing on that.”

Tennant said while The Second Mile targets at-risk children before a crisis occurs in the home that requires the intervention of authorities, Arrow works with children who have been removed from their home due to abuse or neglect.

“In some cases, Children and Youth Services contracts with Arrow to provide services to families in crisis so that the child can remain in the home safely,” he said. “Arrow reaches out to area churches to identify, train and equip foster families to accept a traumatized child into their home with the goal of a permanency placement, meaning adoption into a loving family forever.”

Tennant said Arrow was not created out of his personal pain as the victim of child abuse — it was created out of the hope and healing he received from his foster family.

“I believe that if we can bring hope and healing to abused children, those living in the foster care system, and those aging out of the system, then we can truly change the future of our nation,” Tennant said. “We are changing the lives of abused and neglected children, and that change will lead to a reduction in homelessness, poverty and crime — and that will mean positive change for our nation and world.”

Arrow was founded in 1992 and operates in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, California and Honduras.

For more information, visit www.arrow.org. For more information on The Second Mile, visit www.thesecondmile.org.

By the numbers ■ Approximately 30 percent of abused and neglected children will later abuse their own children, continuing the cycle of abuse.

■ Victims of child abuse and neglect are 59 percent more likely to be arrested as juveniles, 28 percent more likely to be arrested as an adult and 30 percent more likely to commit a violent crime.

■ 80 percent of the U.S. prison population was once in foster care.

■ 27 percent of the homeless population spent time

in foster care.

■ Less than 50 percent of former foster youth are employed.

■ Youth in foster care are 44 percent less likely to graduate from high school and 40 to 50 percent likely to never complete high school.

■ Girls in foster care are 600 percent more likely to give birth before the age of 21.

— Data provided by Arrow Child & Family Ministries

Move of charity’s assets challenged STATE COLLEGE (AP) — Attorneys for several people who say they were abused by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking a judge not to allow the charity he founded to transfer millions of dollars to a Texas nonprofit organization.

The Second Mile charity, once lauded for efforts to help at-risk youths, is now seeking court approval to formally transfer many programs to Arrow Child & Family Ministries Inc., based in Houston.

Sandusky, who founded the charity in the 1970s, was convicted last week of 45 counts in his child sex abuse trial. Prosecutors said it was through his charity that he met the eight accusers who testified against him.

The objection to the petition for

distribution of assets was filed in Centre County Orphans’ Court on Tuesday by attorneys representing accusers referred to in court papers as Victims 3, 5 and 7, as well as a 30year-old man referred to as “John Doe A” who has filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia alleging that he met Sandusky through the charity in 1992 at the age of 10 and was abused over the next four years.

The attorneys argue that given that lawsuit and anticipated suits by others, “there is ample basis for believing (The Second Mile) will incur debts beyond its ability to pay.” The filing says such debts “may readily exceed the total assets that (it) currently possesses” and notes that it “concededly has no ability to raise future funds.”

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Sandusky, who was charged with dozens of criminal counts related to 10 boys over a 15-year span, has maintained his innocence.

Several former Second Mile campers took the witness stand at his trial on his behalf as character witnesses.

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Verdict eagerly awaited by students

By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State sophomore Krissy Trainer waited anxiously in her family room as “Breaking News” flashed across her television screen.

After a trying seven months filled with child abuse allegations, firings and riots, Trainer was eager to hear the Jerry Sandusky trial verdict.

“I was sitting with my parents watching the news in the family room, texting and Tweeting friends. We were all so nervous,” Trainer said.

Around 10 p.m., Trainer saw a Tweet from The New York Times reporting that Sandusky had been found guilty on 45 of the 48 child abuse charges. After so many false online reports concerning the allegations, university firings and Joe Paterno’s death, Trainer was hesitant to believe the tweet.

“Even though it was “CLEARLY, the evidence The New York Times, I wouldn’t believe it until against him was overthey broadcast it over whelming ...” the television,” she said.

Like Trainer, sophoCorbin Rogers more Shannon Agredo PSU senior sat nervously waiting for the trial verdict. Her first reaction was to cheer because a guilty verdict had been reached.

“I was literally holding my breath when the breaking news came in, and it finally came out when I heard he was guilty,” Agredo said.

But for senior Corbin Rogers, the verdict came as no surprise.

“Clearly, the evidence against him was overwhelming, with victims coming into the light and sharing their stories with multiple media outlets,” he said.

Trainer wasn’t as convinced as Rogers that Sandusky would be found guilty on enough counts for justice to be served. Once the verdict was announced though, Trainer was hit by a flood of emotions.

“It’s not that I didn’t believe it hadn’t happened before the verdict, but with him having been found guilty in court made me feel (more) overwhelmingly sympathetic for all the victims than I ever have in the past,” she said.

Agredo said she hopes the verdict would provide a way for the victims, community and Penn State to begin healing.

“The pride we all have as Nittany Lions made it even more important that he be punished. He needed to be punished and we needed him to be punished, to not only avenge these boys, but to regain the name of Penn State,” she said.

As many are now focusing on others like Tim Curley, Gary Schultz and Graham Spanier, Rogers worries more fallout may occur. He hopes whatever problems arise for university administration will not affect the student body.

“Extremely tough times lay ahead for not only the school, but also its student body, alumni and general fans in the public,” he said.

And though tough times for the university may be a reality, Trainer hopes the student body will stay as positive as it was during the past seven months.

“Now, I just hope that we, the Penn State students, don’t forget how inspired we were for the cause of the prevention of child abuse and continue to care and support such causes,” she said, “Basically, I hope that people don’t feel it’s over and done with and push it to the back of their minds following this verdict.”

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Verdict, from page 1 Buddy Johnson, a physical education teacher at Bellefonte Area Middle School, was in the courtroom for the verdict.

“I walked down and got a public pass. I really didn’t know what to expect. There were a lot of people in there and it was very quiet,” Johnson said.

As the verdict was being read, Sandusky showed no emotion. The lack of reaction surprised Johnson.

“He showed no emotion. None,” Johnson said. “He just stood there, stone-faced and stared straight ahead.”

Judge John Cleland revoked his bail and ordered him taken to the county jail to await sentencing in about three months.

Sandusky half-waved toward his family in the courtroom as the sheriff led him away.

Outside, he calmly walked to a sheriff’s car with his hands cuffed in front of him.

Images of the Centre County Courthouse were broadcast around the globe as the verdict was announced.

Mike Irvin was born and raised in Bellefonte.

“I like Bellefonte getting some recognition,” he said, “but just not this way.”

Since the start of the trial, Irvin believed the jury had to find Sandusky guilty.

“I was glad. I saw it coming,” he said.

Walker hopes that the guilty verdict will

show others that there is a reason to come forward, no matter how horrific the details are.

“This has given the opportunity for those who are afraid to come forward to see that justice prevails,” she said.

Once the news conferences ended and the television stations signed off for the evening, the crowd around the courthouse began to disperse.

With the crowd thinning out, Stephon Proctor of Bellefonte took the opportunity to take his black lab for a walk. He too, was pleased that a guilty verdict had been reached.

“I’m glad they came up with a verdict pretty quickly. It seems pretty consistent with the evidence. It seemed heavily weighted toward a guilty verdict,” he said. “I was pleasantly surprised that the process went as quickly as it did. I’m glad that there’s a resolution to this and now people can move on.”

Proctor said that it would be strange to take his dog for a walk without having to weave through satellite trucks and television cables.

“I think this has been pretty interesting because this town doesn’t get much activity, so this has been neat,” Proctor said. “For the past few weeks, friends and family have been watching the news and they’ll see Bellefonte.

Now we’re on the map. It’s neat.”

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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FORMER PENN STATE assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky gets into a police cruiser that will take him to the Centre County Correctional Facility after being found guilty of multiple charges of child sexual abuse in Bellefonte on Friday.

Q&A: Lawyer weighs in on Sandusky trial

By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

BELLEFONTE — Pittsburgh-based attorney George A. Miller has been practicing law for nearly four decades.

He’s a veteran attorney whose practice is primarily located in Allegheny County. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the Cleveland Marshall College of Law, he’s handled several high-profile cases during his 35-plus years.

Simply put, the man knows his way around a courtroom.

The Centre County Gazette recently sat down with Miller to get his thoughts about the Jerry Sandusky trial, the verdict and

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what’s next for Penn State.

Miller’s comments are the expression of his views based upon the readily available accounts of the pretrial and trial process.

(Editor’s note: Some responses have been edited for length.)

CCG: You’ve seen a lot of trials. Did this one play out like you expected?

GM: No, I expected Sandusky to plead

guilty. Since he waived his preliminary hearing, he didn’t take advantage of the opportunity to test the strength of the commonwealth’s witnesses. It seemed to me to forecast a guilty plea.

CCG: Based on the testimony, do you believe the jury got the verdict right?

GM: Yes. The evidence of multiple victims and offenses suggests that this defendant was involved in more than “horsing around” with these children.

CCG: Can you tell our readers more about the appeal process? What happens next?

GM: Probably after sentencing, there will be post-verdict motions and then an appeal to the Superior Court.

CCG: Do you think he could have a successful appeal?

GM: Probably not. He will probably raise prejudice in having been denied any continuances, and at least as to one victim’s case, for the admission of adverse hearsay testimony to support the claim. I don’t expect him to succeed in these efforts. He may also obtain other counsel for the appeal and raise ineffective assistance of counsel as an additional post conviction issue. Again, probably not successfully.

CCG: Were there any surprises during the trial?

GM: Certainly, the adopted son coming forward was a surprise. His motivation is unclear. Also, everyone expected Sandusky to testify. His counsel had so indicated at the outset of the trial, and he had to come up with an explanation for the change in strategy, claiming that the son’s advent as a potential rebuttal witness was the basis.

That seems to be a fairly weak assertion.

I would expect that the prosecution would have had other witnesses available for rebuttal anticipating that Sandusky would lay out this common scheme of “horsing around” with these kids all of the

time.

CCG: Do you think Judge Cleland handled things well?

GM: I can’t say how the courtroom was handled. He appeared to have had sufficient respect from all attendees that they heeded his admonition against any outbreak when the verdict was read.

CCG: What’s next for Penn State? Civil suits from the victims?

GM: The next several years should be crammed with a panoply of civil actions, particularly those against Penn State. The university is the target defendant because it has the deepest pockets, and will have layers of insurance and excess insurance to cover claims.

The university is trying to put its best face on this, inviting “victims of Mr. Sandusky’s abuse to participate in a program to facilitate the resolution of claims against the university arising out of Mr. Sandusky’s conduct.” The purpose of the program is simple — the university wants to provide a forum where the university can privately, expeditiously and fairly address the victims’ concerns and compensate them for claims relating to the University.” The essence of this program is to avoid the public exposure of a courtroom and maybe even deter some victims from seeking counsel of their own. Some these victims may end up joining together with common representation.

CCG: What will happen to Tim Curley and Gary Schultz?

GM: The Curley/Schultz cases probably won’t be that strong, and may even be withdrawn before trial. A potentially larger issue is the potential of a cover-up going right to the top. This will probably be more relevant in a civil trial context, as having a direct bearing on all offenses occurring after the university “knew” of the “problem” and did nothing to stop it.

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Library thanks efforts of good Samaritan Centre County Library & Historical Museum would like to thank Jamie Yurick.

Jamie noticed the brick wall in the children’s garden was badly in need of repair.

He took it upon himself as a service project to bring together resources, people and materials from the area to tear down the crumbling wall and recycle the brinks into a new sturdy wall that will serve us well for a long time to come.

Sponsors for this project include Beavertown Block, Bellefonte Borough, Centre Concrete, Centre Hall Masonry, Seven Mountains Central Labor Council, Wetzler Funeral Services Inc., as well as all the work time donated by the AFL-CIO. The world needs more people like Jamie.

The Centre County Library sincerely thanks all of the folks who came together to make this project possible.

Melanie Phillips, Development Officer Marketing, Promotion & Fund Development, Centre County Library

Islamic radicals block polio efforts

By DALE McFEATTERS Scripps Howard News Service

At the start of the new millennium, the United Nations’ health organizations, WHO and UNICEF, were reasonably confident that polio could be eradicated by the end of 2004.

Then came radical Islam, with its suspicions about — if not downright hatred of —the United States. Muslim leaders in northern Nigeria announced that they were blocking U.N. immunizations of children because, they believed, the vaccines were laced with HIV and sterilization chemicals: It was all part of a sinister U.S. plot to reduce the Muslim population.

Whether the villagers believed this nonsense or not was immaterial because the Islamic radicals were prepared to stop the immunizations by force. The disease spread to southern Nigeria and seven neighboring West African nations, and it has been a slow process to recoup the lost ground.

Now a Pakistani Taliban commander in North Waziristan has banned a polio-inoculation program just days before 161,000 children under age 5 were to be vaccinated. If this ban stands, it is a heartbreaking setback in the drive to eliminate the disease.

It would speak very poorly of Pakistan if its government stood by while this crippling but easily preventable disease spread through the children of its northern tribes.

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Scandal ripples far and wide A business trip can be an eyeopening experience, especially one that takes you away from the office and home for more than 10 days.

Starting in Baltimore 12 days ago, I made my way to Morgantown, W.Va.; Louisville and Burlington, Ky.; Cincinnati; and finally back to Happy Valley. There was much to consider along the way about business and the brave new world in which we find ourselves. But it was the news on the home front that kept getting in the way.

The centerpiece of my travels involved a conference Harry Zimbler is a which brought freelance writer together hunwho resides in dreds of artisans Centre County. He who work with is a frequent rare — and excontributor to pensive — metThe Gazette. als. Among the hundreds of attendees, every continent on earth was represented, with the exception of Antarctica.

At dinner the first night, I dined at a table of 10. It didn’t take long before the topic of conversation turned to Jerry Sandusky’s trial. Everyone, it

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seemed, had an opinion about the case; everyone who had an opinion wanted to hear what I had to say.

Look, I work in media so it comes as no surprise that people in the United States would know about the horrible scandal. However, I was more than a little surprised to hear the well-informed opinions of people from Japan, Belgium, Scotland, England, New Zealand, and Australia, among numerous other nations.

Opinions ranged from the idea that Joe Paterno’s firing was unjustified to the strongly held belief that — as CEO of the football program — he knew everything that was going on.

Sometimes you don’t know how you’re going to react until you are faced with a particular situation. Talking to person after person about the horrors of the Sandusky case, frankly, wore me out. It became personally embarrassing. I became determined to show my allegiance to Penn State by wearing Penn State shirts to every session. I made sure I talked up the many wonderful qualities of our great university.

“We have a great musical theatre department,” I’d say, or, “Our business school graduates are highly sought after,” and so on. I became a little defensive about the entire sordid trial.

One night on a riverboat along the Ohio River, I ran into dozens of Proctor & Gamble employees and two

professors from Purdue, an engineer and a mathematician. With corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, P&G has a huge influence on the local economy. It’s an economic leader in southern Ohio, in the same way that Penn State dominates the Centre County economy.

The question that came up was: “What would happen to a huge corporation if there was a Sandusky working for it?”

The Purdue professors were sympathetic and expressed sadness for our institution. They were particularly saddened by the end of the Joe Paterno era and his untimely passing. It was nice to know that some of our Big Ten brethren are rooting for us.

Some media pundits suggest that the stain of scandal will hurt the university, and thus the local economy. I doubt that. One thing I am sure about is the loyalty of Penn Staters. The university will certainly suffer financial loss. But it’s the public relations hit that is most troubling.

It’s easy to see why Penn State hired a PR firm. They’re going to need lots of solid advice in the coming days.

The fallout from this scandal is far from over.

We can all hope for the best moving forward.

The fact is, like it or not, the scandal is a reflection on all of those who are associated with Penn State.

In praise of, or apologies to, grads David McCullough Jr. didn’t particularly enjoy his 15 minutes of fame.

Instead, he encountered some unwelcome notoriety for delivering what has become known as the “You’re Not Special Speech” at Wellesley (Mass.) High School’s recent commencement.

The part of McCullough’s speech that caught everyone’s attention was an apparent attack on the defenseless graduates. A Los Angeles Times headline described it as “David McCullough Jr.’s speech takes on the selfesteem movement.”

McCullough, the faculty speaker, told his captive audience: “You’ve been pampered, cosseted, doted John M. Crisp upon, helmeted, teaches English at bubble-wrapped.

Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Yes, capable Texas. His column adults with other is distributed by things to do have Scripps Howard held you, kissed News Service. Email you, fed you, him at jcrisp@ wiped your delmar.edu. mouth, wiped your bottom, trained you, taught you, tutored you, coached you, listened to you, counseled you, encouraged you, consoled you, and encouraged you again. ... Smiles ignite when you walk into a room and hundreds gasp with delight at your every tweet. But do not get the idea you’re anything special, because you’re not.”

This tirade was excerpted and

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praised from the left (by comedian Bill Maher) and from the right (Rush Limbaugh called it a “great commencement speech”).

Other commentators and pundits chimed in as well, supporting the idea that this is just the sort of blunt straight talk that the over-indulged, narcissistic products of the self-esteem movement need to hear. This should put them in their places.

But something seems wrong about this: Shouldn’t a commencement ceremony be an occasion to laud rather than lambast, to commend rather than condemn?

Sure, there’s a certain smug pleasure in imagining that we’ve coddled and pampered into existence a generation of self-absorbed egotists whose gaze never falls beyond their own sense of privilege.

But reality is more complicated. Although most of the freshmen who will assemble in my classes this fall did not attend highfalutin high schools like Wellesley, undoubtedly some of them have received trophies and ribbons for mere participation rather than genuine accomplishment. Some of their teachers may have favored self-esteem over learning.

But many of these students were neglected, abused, ignored and criticized by their parents and teachers.

Many had adult responsibilities thrust upon them at an early age, and many worked their way through high school. They weren’t sheltered from the harsh realities of life; they encountered them on every hand and were forced to cope with them.

Critics of the so-called self-esteem movement ignore the significant percentage of the 3.2 million high school graduates who did not benefit from it — even at Wellesley. Besides, where

does any white male from an upper middle-class background (McCullough’s father is the prominent historian David McCullough) get off criticizing the next generation for being too pampered and protected?

But as it turns out, everyone was pretty much wrong about McCullough and his speech, and the incident illustrates the pitfalls of our modern impatience with anything longer than a sound bite.

Here’s an interesting and instructive exercise: Read the transcript of the speech and then watch McCullough deliver it. (Both transcript and video are readily available on the Internet.) In its 1,800-word context, the excerpt seized upon by knee-jerk critics of the next generation conveys a message that’s astute, realistic and supportive.

Furthermore, in his well-received delivery, McCullough reveals compassion and affection for his audience, rather than condescension and contempt. He comes across with wit, intelligence and sympathy, and I would be surprised if he weren’t the favorite English teacher of many students during his 30-year career at Wellesley.

Every generation is inclined to disparage the ones that follow it. But consider what we’re handing to those 3.2 million high school graduates: a world whose energy resources have been thoughtlessly squandered; an environment that’s been damaged, perhaps beyond repair; an economy that’s unlikely ever to achieve the health that it enjoyed while we pushed it to its limits.

In fact, far from self-satisfied condescension, I wonder if the theme of any graduation speech these days should be, well, apology.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Fill your plate with the colors of the rainbow Let’s take some time to take a color inventory of our groceries.

What colors do you see in your fridge, on your counter and in your pantry? Is your answer beige, tan, ecru and buff? If it is, you are not alone. A recent study on nutrition finds that most of us regularly eat only a limited number of foods. Sadly we are limited in our variety of foods. Of those that we do choose to eat they are mainly colorless carbohydrates such as breads, cereJulie A. Wilczynski als, pastas, rice and is a traditional potatoes. In choosing naturopath, counselor of natural to eat this way we are health, certified nu- not only packing on tritional consultthe pounds, we are ant, certified peralso ignoring other nusonal trainer, and trient-packed foods yoga and Pilates inthat are essential for structor. health. Our bodies

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need 40 different nutrients each day and if our core group of foods is small we are preparing ourselves for disaster. Instead of grabbing for those colorless foods we have become comfortable with, opt for colorful foods. One should strive to eat from every color of the rainbow each day.

There are five color categories, which are blue/purple, yellow/orange, red, white and green.

Different colorful fruits and vegetables provide the body with a wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals necessary to stay healthy.

Phytochemicals, also called antioxidants, are vitamins and other nutrients that protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals. Studies have shown that antioxidants help prevent the free radical damage that is associated with cancer and heart disease.

Antioxidants can be found in most fruits and vegetables but also culinary herbs and medicinal herbs can contain high levels of antioxidants.

Many plum varieties fall in the blue/purple color category, along with blueberries, eggplant and blackberries.

The produce in this category contains

varying amounts of health-promoting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolics, which may have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.

Produce in the yellow/orange group — like peaches and nectarines, as well as pineapples, mangos and oranges — contain various amounts of antioxidants including vitamin C, carotenoids and bioflavinoids, now being studied for their health benefits.

Another color group, red — which includes the reds found in the bright skins of peaches, nectarines and many plums, along with cherries, strawberries and watermelon — provides phytochemicals including lycopene and anthocyanins.

The white color group, which includes summerwhite, or white fleshed, peaches and nectarines, mushrooms, onions and bananas, feature another group of phytochemicals called allicin.

In the green color group are some of the more rare green-skinned plum varieties, but more notably avocados, honeydew melon and cucumbers, which provide various amounts of phytochemicals including lutein and indoles.

Eating for color and filling your plate

Red Cross urges safety during summer From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — When summer delivers hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross urges residents to take precautions against the heat.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 400 Americans die each year due to summer’s sweltering heat.

Everyone is at risk when temperatures rise above 90 degrees; and the elderly and the very young are most susceptible to heat and heat-related illnesses. Heat-related illnesses can cause serious injury and even death if unattended. Signs of heat-related illnesses include nausea, dizziness, flushed or pale skin, heavy sweating and headaches. Persons with heat-related illness should be moved to a cool place, given cool water to drink and ice packs or cool wet cloths should be applied to the skin. If a victim refuses water, vomits or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately.

RED CROSS HEAT WAVE SAFETY TIPS:

■ Prepare. Discuss heat safety precau-

tions with members of your household.

Have a plan for what to do if the power goes out.

■ Dress for the heat. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella.

■ Stay hydrated. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine, which dehydrate the body.

■ Eat small meals and eat more often.

Avoid high-protein foods, which increase metabolic heat.

■ Slow down and avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4 and 7 a.m. Take frequent breaks.

■ Stay indoors when possible. If air-conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine. Remember that electric fans do not cool, they simply circulate the air.

■ Be a good neighbor. During heat waves, check in on family, friends and neighbors who are elderly or ill and those

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State College of Medicine has been awarded a $320,000 grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation for use in training of post-baccalaureate students in research related to inconsistencies in breast cancer treatment.

Part of the Komen Foundation’s effort in previous years has been to fund research related to the needs of special populations receiving treatment for breast cancer. These include but are not limited to women who are members of minority groups, women who live in rural areas, women younger than 40, and women with low incomes, low health coverage and limited resources. The three students who will be mentored through the College of Medicine grant will be addressing the unique issues of women living in the rural Appalachian region.

Appalachia comprises the

mountainous region of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky and North Carolina.

“A large proportion of Appalachia is designated as medically underserved, with citizens travelling long distances to access integrated care systems,” said Roger Anderson, professor of public health sciences and principal investigator. “As a result, this rural area has not participated in the well-noted trend of declining cancer mortality that is prevalent in the rest of the United States. Our students will be attempting to understand and identify strategies to address this problem.”

Candidates for the program must be enrolled in either the doctoral or masters programs in the Department of Health Policy and Administration at Penn State.

Each student in the program will formulate a research question that aims to describe the inconsistencies related to breast cancer screening and

Health briefs Alzheimer’s walk group to meet From Gazette staff reports

who do not have air conditioning. Check on your animals frequently, too, to make sure they are not suffering from the heat.

■ Learn Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED.

Grant received for research on breast cancer treatment

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with the colors of the rainbow optimizes the health benefits that can be derived by eating nutrient dense fruits and vegetables. Peaches, plums and nectarines — which can be found in all of the color groups — are often hailed for their hearthealthy qualities and cancer-fighting attributes. Whether they’re eaten fresh or added to meals, these wonderful fruits deliver vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy body — and are a juicy, delicious addition to any menu.

Including more fruits and vegetables in your diet is much easier than most people think. Adding sliced fruit to your cereal or to a salad, for example, or combining peaches, plums or nectarines and yogurt in a blender to make a smoothie are simple, quick solutions ensuring you make sure you’re eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

Optimally you should strive to take in 50 to 70 percent of all of your nutrition raw, raw fruits and vegetables and nuts and seeds. If that seems daunting for you, strive to eat something — anything — at each meal that is raw. Eat, eat colorful and enjoy your rainbow filled plates, bowls and meals.

treatment in Appalachia. Students will be mentored by faculty members from the College of Medicine and the Department of Health Policy and Administration at Penn State for the duration of their research.

“This training program represents a critical mission of the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute cancer control program,” said Anderson.

“Its aim is to train future scientists who have the inspiration and methodological expertise to tackle important barriers to cancer prevention and access to early detection and optimal therapies in underserved regions of the United States.”

The program is a continuation of an existing College of Medicine project entitled “Breast Cancer Disparities in Appalachia” that was established with the Komen Foundation in 2010; this funding will facilitate its continuation for an additional three years.

CVIM raises $50,000 From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Centre Volunteers in Medicine’s 2012 Marathoners for Medicine fundraising initiative raised $50,000.

The CVIM Marathoners for Medicine team is responsible for raising its own donation money for CVIM through sponsorships for individual runners.

The team, which included more than 45 runners, participated in three marathons: the Boston Marathon held April 16, the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 6 and the Pocono Marathon on May 20.

The Marathoners for Medicine team was founded in 2003. Since then, marathoners have raised more than $410,000 to benefit CVIM. Centre Volunteers in Medicine provides free medical and dental care to Centre County residents who are without insurance coverage.

For more information visit www.cvim.net.

LEWISTOWN — The next committee meeting for the 2012 Mifflin Juniata Alzheimer’s walk will be held on at 5:30 p.m. on July 12 in Lewistown Hospital’s Community Relations Department, which is located on the third floor.

Anyone interested in helping with the Alzheimer’s walk should call Clay MacTarnaghan at (717) 437-1826.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Sept. 29 at Derry Park in Lewistown. Families, friends and individuals touched by Alzheimer’s from surrounding areas are invited to participate in this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease.

Log on to http://act.alz.org/mifflinjuniatacounties2012 to register.

Study examines treatment

By Penn State Live HERSHEY — Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Dan Nguyen, M.D., is evaluating the effect of an FDA approved vertebral augmentation system versus nonoperative management on the level of pain, quality of life, and ability to function for the treatment of painful compression fractures of the spine due to osteoporosis of the spine.

Volunteers are needed for this study.

To participate, volunteers need to be 21-90 years old with a painful compression fracture of the spine due to osteoporosis in up to three bones in the spine.

Volunteers will attend clinic visits and answer questionnaires.

For more information, call Swati Shah at (717) 531-0003, extension 281203.

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CPI announces Class of 2012 From Gazette staff reports PLEASANT GAP — Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology graduated students in 19 concentrations this spring.

The list of 2012 seniors is as follows: In Advertising and Commercial Arts, instructed by Yana Boyd: *Carly A. Doublosky, Bellefonte; *Bryce A. Hockenberry, Bald Eagle; *Kathryn M. Lyons, Bald Eagle; *Seth O. McClain, Bellefonte; *Raechel E. Passarelli, Bald Eagle; *Katherine E. Purnell, Bellefonte; and Jordan R. Walizer, Penns Valley.

In Automotive Science Technology, instructed by Douglas Stimely: *Toby A. Allen, Bald Eagle; Robert L. Blesh III, Bald Eagle; Kurt A. Grindall, Penns Valley; Teresa L. Shook, Penns Valley; Alexander L. Torok, Bellefonte; and Tanner W. Young, Bald Eagle.

In Building Trades Maintenance, instructed by Zane Renzo: William L. Estright, Penns Valley; *Cody A. Kresen, Penns Valley; *Bryan R. Masullo, Penns Valley; *Michael P. Skrtich, Bald Eagle; *Michael C. Smith, Bald Eagle; *Toby L. Smoyer, Penns Valley; and *Edward M. Walker, Bald Eagle.

In Carpentry & Building Construction Technology, instructed

by Darrin Wright: *Dane S. Bussard, Penns Valley; Mark C. Dreese, Bald Eagle; Dustin A. Harter, Bellefonte; *Cody W. Hartle, Bellefonte; David A. Hockenberry, Bellefonte; *Robbie T. Johnson, Penns Valley; Richard P. Robson, Penns Valley; and Katherine A. Rupert, Bellefonte.

In CISCO Networking Academy, instructed by Wesley Amy: *Justin T. Barnyak, Bellefonte; *Tyler L. Coudriet, Bald Eagle; *Daniel W. Dean, Bellefonte; *Daniel D. Heverly, Bald Eagle; *Cody A. Johnson, Bellefonte; *Edwin R. McMillin III, Bald Eagle; *Shannon M. Milliken, Bellefonte; *Mathew S. Pavao, Bald Eagle; Tyler R. Winters, Bald Eagle; Julie M. Woodring, Bellefonte; and Shaydon M. Zeigler,

Bald Eagle.

In Collision Repair Technology, instructed by Gary Barger: *Caitlyn D. Atwood, Bellefonte; Shane K. Carra, Bald Eagle; *Sabrina L. Chronister, Bellefonte; *Dustin L. Musser, Bellefonte; *Kody J. Poorman, Bellefonte; *Jedediah W. Spicer, Bald Eagle; and *David W. Young, Bald Eagle.

In Cosmetology, instructed by Linda Heverly-Ferenchick and Shawna McClusick: *Jennifer E. Barndt, Bald Eagle; Ashley D. Billett, Bellefonte; *Alicia D. Boscaino, Bald Eagle; Submitted photo *Kathleen C. Bowes, CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE of Science and Technology recently announced its Class of 2012.

These students are Penns Valley; *Lauren members of the National Technical Honor Society.

K. Cavallucci, Bellefonte; *Cheyenne R. fonte; *Caroline M. Kruk, BelleIn Horticulture/Landscaping, Bellefonte; Gregory D. McMahon, Confer, Bellefonte; *Kathryn E. fonte; *Arika M. Robinson, Bald instructed by Joseph Luther: Bellefonte; Nathan E. Richner, Fries, Bellefonte; Cheyanne R. Eagle; Kolette L. Robinson, Bald *Trent G. Beck, Bald Eagle; HanBald Eagle; Matthew A. Shawley, Gray, Bald Eagle; *Erika L. HughEagle; *Hailey L. M. Spangler, nah C. Bosak, Bald Eagle; *Steven Bald Eagle; and Dylan L. Wetzler, es, Bellefonte; Trisha A. Keith, Bald Eagle; and *Haley R. Zubler, T. Dutrow, Penns Valley; William Bellefonte.

Bald Eagle; *Andria M. Lamey, Penns Valley.

A. Smith, Penns Valley; *Christina In Early Childhood Education, Penns Valley; *Talya E. Marker, In Precision Machine TechnolM. Tressler, Bellefonte; *Levi B. instructed by Erin Gearhart: Bellefonte; *Kerston G. Miller, ogy, instructed by Benjamin DeVonada, Penns Valley; and *Sara E. Benner, Bellefonte; KatBellefonte; *Sarah E. Moore, twiler: *Randall J. Haynes, Bald Maleena T. Westwood, Bald lyn N. Comly, Bellefonte; *VictoBellefonte; and *Samantha P. Eagle; Cody A. Lyons, Bald Eagle; Eagle. ria M. McKean, Bald Eagle; AshPlummer, Bald Eagle. and *Brandon M. Myers, BelleIn Heating, Ventilation, Air ley L. Smith, Bellefonte; *Jessica In Culinary Arts/Food & Bevfonte.

Conditioning/Refrigeration, inR. A. Sterling, Bellefonte; *Taylor erage Management, instructed In Protective Services, instructed by Kenneth Hassinger: N. Trump, Bellefonte; *Sophia R.

by Timothy Beckenbaugh: *Mickstructed by Mark Keller: Kristine Steven M. Christensen, Bald Ventura, Bellefonte; and *Amber ala M. Dorman, Bellefonte; B. Chiodo, Bald Eagle; Cody K. Eagle.

M. Walker, Bellefonte. *James C. Grieb, Bald Eagle; Eick, Bellefonte; *Nicholas A. In Masonry & Building ConIn Heavy Equipment OperaKendra N. Howell, Bald Eagle; Kellerman, Bellefonte; Joshua M. struction Technology, instructed tion Technology, instructed by *Brandy L. Loesch, Bald Eagle; Laird, Penns Valley; *Shane T.

by Christopher Shirley: Woodrow Michael Holtzinger: *Alec G. *Kelsey L. Park, Bellefonte; McMinn, Bellefonte; *Evan D. J. Confer, Bellefonte; Bryce L. Baldwin, Bellefonte; Danielle N. *Spencer C. Weaver, Penns Valley; Ripka, Bellefonte; and Patrick K. Eckenroth, Bellefonte; *Derek A. Brininger, Bellefonte; *Gregory L. and *Heidi J. Zimmerman, Bald Schrock, Bellefonte.

Fetters, Bellefonte; Ryan C. JohnButterworth, Bald Eagle; *Dustin Eagle.

In Welding & Metal Fabricastonbaugh, Bellefonte; *Hunter M. Coakley, Bald Eagle; *Shaun R. In Dental Assisting, instructed tion Technology, instructed by L. Simon, Bellefonte; and *Cody Glover, Bellefonte; *Kyle R. Harby Mindi Tobias: *Evilina Y. BasEdward Finnefrock: *Matthew J. L. Vaughn, Bald Eagle. ter, Bellefonte; Jesse S. Hockentrikova, Bellefonte; *Adrienne P. Bisel, Bald Eagle; *Nate A. Brown, In Medical Science Technoloberry, Bellefonte; *Kendell R. Cain, Bald Eagle; *Paige N. Daub, Penns Valley; and *Garrett J.R. gy, instructed by Eileen Stover: Miller, Bellefonte; *Dakota J. Penns Valley; and *Heather N. Goss, Bald Eagle. *Erica L. Bowmaster, Bellefonte; Moore, Bald Eagle; *Dakota M. Mitchell, Bald Eagle. *Jessica L. Brobeck, Bald Eagle; Moyer, Bellefonte; Galen L. In Diesel Equipment Mainte*Pennsylvania Skills Certifi*Tessa J. Cramer, Bald Eagle; Nichols, Bellefonte; *Nicholas L. nance & Repair Technology, incate — Students who have *Rachel R. Davis, Bald Eagle; Robinson, Bald Eagle; *Austin A. structed by Brian Grove: Colby M. achieved at the advanced level on *Brittany L. Decker, Bald Eagle; Swanger, Bellefonte; Gregory W. Gummo, Bellefonte; Seth M. the NOCTI or other PDE ap*Britney R. Gambocurta, BelleWitherite, Penns Valley; and Lesser, Bellefonte; Dustin A. Lutz, proved test. fonte; *Bridget M. Kilburn, Belle*Stephen A. Zelznick, Bellefonte.

Student receives prestigious dissertation fellowship From Gazette staff reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Camisha Russell, a doctoral candidate in philosophy in Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts, has been awarded the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, the largest and most prestigious award for doctoral students studying the humanities and social sciences and addressing questions of ethical and religious values. Only 21 recipients, mostly from top private and public universities, were selected from nearly 600 applicants to the program, organized by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation, based in Princeton, N.J. “Camisha is a perfect example of how outstanding graduate students propel the college’s reputation forward,” said Denise Solomon, associate dean for research and graduate studies. “The Newcombe Fellowship places Camisha, and also Penn State, in an elite group whose members come from the most prestigious graduate programs in the nation.”

The Newcombe Fellowship will allow Russell to focus on a project that explores the relationships between race and assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertiliza-

tion and gestational surrogacy.

The use of such technologies is rapidly expanding, crossing social classes and national borders.

Russell plans to examine the social and political CAMISHA structures, inRUSSELL equalities and power relations that shape and are maintained by assisted productive technology practices.

“While much has been written on how gender inequality and sexism have influenced assisted reproductive technologies, there has been little analysis of the use of race in these contexts,” Russell said. “I’m not interested in justifying or condemning individual uses of reproductive technology as appropriate or racist. Instead, I hope to illuminate the beliefs and assumptions about race that are used in and reinforced by some of these practices.”

Russell has published articles in two academic journals and a chapter

in a book “Convergences: Black Women and Continental Philosophy” (SUNY Press: 2010). In addition, she has given several academic presentations at over a dozen national conferences. She earned an honorable mention for the 2012-2013 Ford Foundation Dissertation Completion Fellowship and received the Joseph Kockelmans Award in Philosophy at Penn State in 2011. Russell also dedicates a great deal of her time and energy to increasing and supporting the presence of underrepresented groups in the discipline of philosophy.

She earned a bachelor of arts degree in French and public communications with summa cum laude honors from American University in 2000 and a master of arts degree in philosophy from University of Memphis in 2008.

At Penn State, she has taught classes in continental philosophy, bioethics and contemporary philosophy. Russell was a fellow at the Rock Ethics Institute at Penn State and an intern for its Critical Philosophy of Race Initiative.

In her free time, she also volunteers locally for the Center for Alternatives in Community Justice and the American Cancer Society.

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THE BELLEFONTE ELKS recently announced the winner of the Elks National Foundation Scholarship. Miranda Boatman of Bellefonte Area High School won a cash award from the local lodge and a $1,200 scholarship from the state association. It is renewable for four years. Bellefonte Elks Past Exalted Ruler Dale Moore presented the award to Boatman.

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JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2012

Centre Hall hosts Relay for Life fundraiser

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

CENTRE HALL — Over the weekend, many walked for a cause.

The Centre Hall Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society was held on June 23 and 24 at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall.

The event is one of three Relay for Life events held annually in Centre County, and is one of the top fundraisers of its kind in the state. There were 44 teams walking laps around a course laid out on the Grange Fairgrounds. This annual event — which celebrates cancer survivors and raises money for the American Cancer Society — had a goal of $203,000 this year. The Centre Hall event has reached a milestone of having raised $1 million over an eight-year span.

The theme for this year’s event was “Rockin’ and Rollin’ for a Cure” which was a tribute to the 1950s rock and roll era.

Many team booths and food stands were

done up in a 1950s malt shop motif, with 45 rpm records hanging on the sides and vintage music emanating from cardboard cutouts of juke boxes.

Co-chairperson of the event, Sherri Cramer, was pleased with the turnout for the relay. She expressed thanks to the event’s presenting sponsor, Mount Nittany Medical Center, as well as Geisinger Medical Center, the UPMC Cancer Center and the many other sponsors. She was also grateful to the Grange Fair organization for the use of the fairgrounds. She noted that the teams work throughout the year, holding yard sales, sandwich sales and other events to raise money for the American Cancer Society. “It’s definitely a 12-month out of the year thing,” she said.

Cramer is a member of the Generations Decking Cancer relay team. The team is composed of 14 members, spanning three generations.

The team name is a play on words, as Cramer’s mother’s maiden name was Decker. The Decker family has been hit

hard by cancer. Cramer lost her mother, Katie Decker Cramer, to cancer, as well as two aunts, several cousins and grandparents to the deadly disease. The Generations Decking Cancer team booth featured a pristine orange and white 1955 Chevy convertible owned by Miles Dehass on display to emphasize the 1950s theme of the relay.

Joanne Heck, of Centre Hall, is a member of the Helping Hands relay team. She is a two-time cancer survivor. Her first battle was 28 years ago, and the second was earlier this year. She noted the advances in cancer treatment during that time span.

“When I had cancer 28 years ago, I was in the hospital for nine days, and this time I was just in overnight,” she said.

Team member John Yearick said: “It will be amazing what they’ll do in the next 10 years.”

The team members’ attitude was one of high-spirited hope and gratitude, which seemed to be the prevalent spirit of the entire event.

Not everyone at the event was in a serious mood. At 12:30 p.m. in the grandstand, the Ms. Sock Hop contest was beginning.

Contestants for this event were men and boys dressed as women, many in poodle skirts to fit the 1950s theme. These “ladies” drew huge amounts of applause, laughs, and a few “eww’s” from the crowd. At the nearby headquarters of the Shields Against Cancer Relay Team, a pink and purple commode invited passers-by to drop donations into a plastic tub in the toilet bowl, sit on the seat, and push the lever to “flush cancer.” Several folks did so, while laughing and posing for photos.

Every participant in the Relay for Life has a story. Some are triumphant tales of victory over the insidious disease, and some are sad eulogies for those who lost their battles.

All are filled with the powerful emotions that only a brush with death can produce.

The Relay for Life participants treasure the gift of life because they know first hand how suddenly it can be snatched away.

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DOUG “DIEDRE” SUHINA waves to the crowd in the Ms. Sock Hop contest.

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THE FULL MOON BAND entertained the grandstand crowd.

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WALKERS MADE hundreds of laps around the grounds.

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THE SHIELDS AGAINST CANCER team wants to flush cancer.

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Centre County United Way announces 2011 campaign allocations From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The Centre County United Way Board of Directors approved the allocation of funds to 38 member health and human service agencies in Centre County during its May board meeting.

A citizen review process which included over 100 community volunteers was used to help determine the level of funding each agency received. These volunteers were divided into panels that visited a group of agencies to review their program outcomes, financial statements and overall operations.

Each panel’s final recommendations of

funding for each agency was then given to the Centre County United Way Board of Directors for their approval.

“Our community volunteers take this process very seriously. Their main objective is to be sure that our donor’s gifts are being spent in the most efficient and effective way,” said George Downsbrough, funds distribution chair. “Through their efforts we are able to improve the lives of individuals, families and the community as a whole.”

The United Way process of fundraising and distribution through primarily volunteer efforts ensures that 82 cents of every dollar raised stays in our community to provide service to our neighbors.

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MARTHA MUSSER, Carolyn Follett, Fiona Adams, Carol Walsh, Sandy Beck and Linda Wilson accept the Governor’s Cup from Donna Butchko.

Centre County group wins Governor’s Cup From Gazette staff reports ALBANY, N.Y. — Soroptimist International of Centre County has won the coveted Governor’s Cup at the North Atlantic Region Spring Conference held in Albany, N.Y., in April.

A past region governor donated the silver cup to set up the award in 1986. The club that does the most to promote the ideals of Soroptimist and to improve the

lives of women and girls in the region each year wins the cup. The present governor chooses the club to receive the award.

The region consists of the states of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and West Virginia. There are 52 clubs in the region. SI of Centre County is a member of District IV in the North Atlantic Region. Six members of SI of Centre County were present to accept the cup.

PAWS ADOPT-A-PET Jackson is PAWS’ newest “Five Dollar Feline.” He hopes that he is not only celebrating the nation’s birthday on the Fourth of July, but also his adoption. A young and handsome Maine Coon, Jackson has a black and grey tabby fur coat with a white belly and mittens.

Nothing makes Jackson happier than to have someone pet that beautiful fur coat. Do not let Jackson’s shy demeanor at PAWS fool you into thinking he is a loner. When in his comfort zone, he is quite friendly and gets along with kids, cats and even dogs. To learn more about Jackson, whose breed is known for their intelligence and gentle personalities, please visit http://www.centrecountypaws. org/cats/ or stop by PAWS at 1401 Trout Road, State College.

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JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2012

Centre Hall holds annual yard sale days

By SAM STITZER pennsvalley@centrecountygazette.com

CENTRE HALL — Centre Hall is probably best known for the Grange Fair held in August of each year for the past 138 years.

This event brings thousands of people to town each year, but running a close second for packing the town with people is the Town Wide Yard Sale Days event held each year on the last full weekend in June.

This year’s event was held on June 22 and 23. This event has been an annual tradition since the 1980’s, when some local business owners formed the Centre Hall Business Owners Association and came up with the idea of having a town-wide yard sale event. “They were in charge back then, but now nobody’s in charge — it just happens,� said borough councilman Joe Hammaker.

Many communities in this area have similar events, but none of them draw crowds like the Centre Hall event. The sheer concentration of yard sales in the town makes it a haven for inveterate yard sale patrons who frequent these events. Including the sales in the borough and in the surrounding area along state Routes 45, 192, and 144, a conservative estimate is that nearly 150 sales are happening simultaneously.

This turns the town into a mile-long yard sale shopping mall.

Items for sale include just about everything. Clothing, housewares, furniture, ve-

hicles, electronics, lawn mowers, bicycles, and yes — even the kitchen sink — were offered up for sale at bargain prices. Shoppers included many local residents, but also people from all over Centre County and some from neighboring counties.

The sales have become family traditions for many in Centre Hall. Some residents have held sales at their homes for decades.

Now their grown children arrive for the sales with grandkids in tow, riding in vehicles packed to the hilt with used items to sell. They enjoy visiting the old neighborhood, meeting old friends, and making a few dollars.

Not all the sales are held for personal profit. The churches in town turn their front lawns into roadside cafes, serving up sandwiches, soft drinks, and ice cream to raise money for various charity and mission projects.

For the past 16 years, Beverly Foust’s garage on Schaeffer Avenue has been the home of a huge used book sale to raise funds for the Centre Hall Branch Library.

She has been assisted by Linda Sheaffer, and Linda’s parents, Bob and Jean Smeltzer. They spent countless volunteer hours sorting and cataloging about 1,000 books for this sale, which has raised much money over the years to help pay off the mortgage (six years early) on the library building.

Foust says this might be the last year for the book sale, as she and her helpers are aging and would like some younger people to take over the project.

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THE SALE at the home of Scott and Dixie Vogt along Pennsylvania Avenue drew many customers.

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A CAPTURED 77 MM German artillery piece (left) and village cross from the French town of Montblaineville were the first true monuments establishing the 28th infantry Division Shrine in 1924.

The cross was dedicated to General Edward Sigerfoos, the only American general officer killed in World War I; the artillery piece was dedicated to General Asher Miner, of Wilkes-Barre.

28th Division Shrine tours offered Sunday events document history of officer’s club and cavalry post From Gazette staff reports BOALSBURG — The Pennsylvania Military Museum in Centre County is sponsoring a tour of the 28th Infantry Division Shrine at 5:15 p.m. Sundays from July 8 through Aug. 19 at the museum entrance.

The tour discusses the evolution of the site from a military training ground into an active duty cavalry post and officers club immediately following World War I. “Ninety-six years ago a privately raised militia group trained here for service in France,” said Joe Horvath, museum educator. “Their efforts at preparing to save democracy in the Great War resulted in the

legacy of the 28th Infantry Division Shrine and eventual placement of the military museum much later.”

During the summer of 1916, Theodore Davis Boal, the turn-of-the-century owner of the Boal Mansion and vast area land holdings, enlisted 90 men from Centre, Clearfield and Mifflin counties to train as a mounted machine gun cavalry troop for active duty army service.

They eventually served as Company A of the 107th Machine Gun Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, as part of the American Expeditionary Force to France from May 1918 to May 1919.

After the Armistice in March of 1919, a

number of division offices started a fraternal organization to perpetuate the friendship and camaraderie that had grown under the duress of war.

Boal, a major on the general’s staff at this time, offered his property in Central Pennsylvania as a site for this club.

Dues were initiated, facilities constructed, and the club thrived as a getaway for group members to swim, fish, hunt, play tennis, go horseback riding or gamble.

The club thrived as an isolated oasis of freedom during the era of Prohibition. By the mid-1930’s membership declined and the club disbanded in 1938.

“The tour will consist of two parts,” said Horvath. “We’ll begin with a short walk around the Officers Memory Wall and then move inside the theater for a slide presentation of then and now photos.”

A donation is requested.

The Pennsylvania Military Museum and 28th Infantry Division Shrine, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, is located on South Atherton Street (Business Route 322) in Boalsburg, three miles east of State College and Penn State University.

For more information on the museum please call (814) 466-6263 or visit www. pamilmuseum.org.

Tree Farm Field Day scheduled for July 21 From Gazette staff reports BLANCHARD — In celebration of his recognition as 2011 Tree Farmer of the Year, John Hoover will host a Tree Farm Field Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 at his tree farm in Eagleville Gap, Blanchard.

Registration is due by July 16.

The honor is presented by the Pennsylvania Tree Farm Program. Hoover is part of the Bald Eagle Tree Farm in Centre County.

Field day attendees will have a chance to tour Hoover’s Bald Eagle tree farm. The 584-acre forested property is located on the Bald Eagle Ridge, just southeast of Foster Joseph Sayers Dam. The land benefits wildlife by providing a continuous undeveloped corridor along the face of Bald Eagle Ridge.

The workshop is designed for landowners and others interested in forests and wildlife. It will provide information on how forests are managed for multiple objectives including timber, wildlife, water, recreation, and the conservation of unique natural areas.

The day will be spent outdoors learning from natural resource management professionals and discussing specific aspects of forest land management. Come prepared to be outdoors, in the woods, rain or shine.

To register, contact Penn State Cooperative Extension-Centre County at (814) 3554897 or CentreExt@psu.edu. For more information on program details, contact Hoover at (203) 736-4385 or johnwhoover@msn.com. A payment of $15 per person must be made in advance.

Blood drives scheduled TUESDAY, JULY 3

■ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Red Cross Donor Center, 135 S. Pugh St., State College ■ Noon-5:30 p.m. — Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte

THURSDAY, JULY 5

■ 12:30-6:30 p.m. — Foxdale Village, Meeting Room, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College

■ 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — New Hope Lutheran Church, 119 Cobblestone Drive, Spring Mills ■ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Victory Sports and Fitness, 178 Rolling Ridge Road, State College

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Public invited to view Scotia Barrens map From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — ClearWater Conservancy invites local residents to a celebration of a new map of the Scotia Barrens, a popular local hunting and outdoor recreation destination from 7 to 9 p.m. on June 28 at the Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in State College.

The event includes presentations by ClearWater conservation biologist Katie Ombalski and Purple Lizard Map’s cartographic designer/owner, Mike Hermann.

The map is a collaboration between ClearWater and Purple Lizard.

Local historian Bob Hazelton will also speak on the history of Scotia. This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Known as State Game Lands 176, the Scotia Barrens is popular with hunters, birders, hikers, mountain bikers and cross-country skiers — though its 13-plus miles of trails can be confusing.

The new map, designed and distributed by Purple Lizard Maps, an independent publisher known locally for its maps of Rothrock State Forest and other outdoor attractions, is more than just a trail guide, though — it’s an educational resource. On the flip side of the trail map is a historic

map that presents information about the now-lost town of Scotia, which back in the late 1800s was a major center for iron mining operations.

An additional highlight of the map dedication ceremony on Thursday will be the display of an historic scale model of the former town of Scotia, created by the region’s first historian, Harry Williams. “You’ll see what the town looked like at the height of the iron ore processing industry,� said Hazelton.

ClearWater’s Ombalski says the new map has been several years in the making. “Besides encouraging more people to get out and experience Scotia,� Ombalski said. “The map will also help protect the resource by presenting educational information about why the place is so special.�

If the Scotia Barrens is rich in history, it’s also rich in biological resources.

One of Pennsylvania’s largest pine scrub/oak “barrens,� SGL 176 and surrounding properties protect a critical groundwater recharge area for Bellefonte’s “Big Spring� and provides important habitat for migratory birds — an island of green in a wave of development.

Besides mapping the SGL 176 and adjacent public lands, the

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CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY will introduce a new map of the Scotia Barrens.

ClearWater Conservancy is also working to protect it, through its Scotia Barrens Conservation Project, which sets priorities for conservation easements and creates a wildlife corridor that prevents the area from becoming isolated by development.

The map was made possible through grants from the Central Pennsylvania Convention and

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PHILIPSBURG — The 26th annual Black Moshannon Summer Festival will be held on July 21 and 22 at Black Moshannon State Park.

The Lumber Day competition will be held on Saturday, July 21. Prizes and titles will be awarded in a variety of events and categories. In addition to the competition, the festival will feature a craft show, food

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Sunday events include canoe races, a mountain bike ride, and live music from Richard Sleigh.

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The event is just like a bike run, but garden tractors are used.

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Penns Valley Fresh Life: Summer loving ... had me a blast — of sun hosts awards banquet

By SAM STITZER For The Gazette

SPRING MILLS — The Penns Valley Future Farmers of America recently held its annual awards banquet to commemorate another successful year.

Penns Valley FFA president Matt Swartz presided and opened the banquet with the traditional FFA opening ceremony. State FFA sentinel Tyler Claypool provided greetings from the state FFA organization. The chapter is under the dedicated leadership of Adviser John Howell.

Students received awards for excelling Career Development Events for first-place winners in agronomy to Aaron Wolfe, creed speaking to Taylor Smith and public speaking to Joy Freed. The chapter also participated in a citrus fruit sale, 2012 ACES Leadership Conference, Environmental Science Competition, 2012 Farm Show, 2011 State Convention and provided an FFA float in local community parades.

Honorary membership awards were presented to Mr. and Mrs. John V. Ishler and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Corman for their support to the chapter.

Financial support to the Penns Valley FFA to purchase the blue and gold jackets for chapter members, and sponsored by the Mifflinburg Bank, Melvin Dutrow, Jr., Centre County Farm Bureau, and Bob and Carol Corman, was presented to Abby Holsinger, Jessica Stover, Abigail Henning and Erica Smith by John Ishler and Carol Corman.

Other outstanding individual awards were present to Joy Freed-Agriculture Communications Award sponsored

by Harry Ward, Agriculture Achievement Award in memory of John W. Decker, a former agriculture teacher to Matt Swartz sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. John V. Ishler, Conversation Leadership Award in memory of John Zubler, also a former agriculture teacher, to Joy Freed sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. John V. Ishler, the Agriculture Mechanics Award sponsored by Valley Ag and Turf to Justin Dashem, and the Outstanding Female in FFA to Joy Freed and sponsored by Carol Corman.

The 2012 senior members are: Joy Freed, Matt Swartz, Lindsay Stover, Bryan Masullo, Derek Fetterolf, Caleb Luse, Kelsey Wasson, Dillon Murphy, Steven Dutrow, Justin Dashem and Jessica Stover.

The organization wished Samantha McKinney the best of luck as a 2012-2013 state officer candidate. A special thank you was extended to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stover for donating the pork for the dinner.

and temperature doesn’t fluctuate much either. The word solstice comes from the Latin word “solstitium,� meaning “sunstopping� or “sol“ meaning sun or to stand still. It is also known as the northern solstice because it occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere. The time when the sun rises and sets, stops on the solstice and changes direction AMY DEBACH-CONFER/For The Gazette after this day.

SUMMER ARRIVED at Keuka Lake on June 21.

In other words, as of approximately last Thurshelping them to grow crops. It was day, the daylight will progressively important for many people, especialbecome less until the winter solstice ly those who spent a considerable when we will experience the least amount of time outdoors, to underamount of sunlight in a day. The sumstand the seasons and weather, which mer solstice has the longest amount played a key role in their lives. Much of daylight hours for those living of the information in farmers alnorth of the equator. For people who manacs are based on the change of live or travel north of the Arctic Circle seasons, equinoxes, solstices and are able to see the “midnight sun.� weather patterns.

This is where the sun stays visible During the solstice, the sun does throughout the night. In contrast, not rise precisely in the east as always those who live or travel south of the thought, but rises to the north of east Antarctic Circle will not see sun durand sets to the north of west allowing ing this time of the year. So in for the sun to be in the sky for a longer these individuals, the June solstice is period of time. As the summer belike our winter solstice, or the shortgins, think beyond campfires, festiest day of the year and start of winter. vals, and food and take some time to Many may be unaware of the offilearn more about the sun, moon, and cial summer solstice so instead mark general weather patterns in the it simply by when children are finnortheast during the summer. It is ished with school for the season. If fascinating to track the sun up and you are a follower of the true solsun down times, just as one would stices, a celebration may be in order. with tide times near the beach. It may Individual families and cultures also be interesting to track and chart worldwide celebrate the event with or make a game of these sunrise and rituals, gatherings, festivals, and simisunset times from your home specifilar festivities. Some have marked the cally to see how many minutes of sun event as a sign of fertility. In ancient you “lose� as the summer continues. times, solstices and equinoxes were Remember that the sun does come important in guiding people to develup every day, bringing with it new op and maintain calendars, as well as challenges and rewards.

While a mild winter and beautiful spring eased us into the summer seemingly early, summer actually just began last Thursday, June 21. That was the official summer solstice and longest day of the year (in terms of daylight), in the Northern hemisphere.

The summer solstice has always been a day I look forward to.

Not only does it officially mark the start of a summer full of campfires, festivals, and fresh produce but, also my “half� birthday. My actual birthday is on Dec. 21, or usually the winter solstice. I always imagined a summer birthday celAmy Debach-Conebration. Instead, fer is a photograI celebrate an pher and picture often cold and framing profession- snowy birthday al. She can be which is shared reached via email with the Christat mosd14@yahoo. com or through her mas season on the shortest day Web site at of the year. www.amyruth photography.com.

The solstice happens twice a year. Once around Dec. 21 and the other around June 21when the sun is in its highest position in the sky, viewable from the North or South Pole. The sun during the summer solstice is the furthest point away from the equator.

In other parts of the world, there is a definitive change in sunlight and temperature during the solstice, but for those who inhabit land near the equator, the sun doesn’t move up or down in the sky, so the length of day

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Heroes parade added to 4thFest celebration

By AIMEE MORGAN For The Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — The year was 1927. Charles Lindbergh flew The Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic, work began on Mount Rushmore and the Alpha Fire Company in State College started a tradition lasting over 75 years.

What began as the Alpha Fire Company carnival and parade soon turned into a major community event called Central PA 4thFest. It was eventually taken over by its current organization, Central Pennsylvania July 4th Inc. This year, the Central PA 4thFest committee wanted to do something new and significant; something positive to celebrate and be proud of the Happy Valley community, so the America’s Got Heroes Parade of Heroes committee was born.

“Adding a parade to 4thFest has been an idea for years.

This year it finally became a reality. There is actually quite a history of parades on the Fourth of July in State College. We are bringing a tradition back,” said Bernie Keisling, executive director, Central PA 4thFest.

“I started talking to ‘old-timer’ locals and unfolding stories of parades and how it used to be a tradition for the community,” he said.

Keisling has been involved with 4thFest for nine years

after living in State College for only one year. He wanted to ‘be a part of the community,’ and he did just that, soon becoming the executive director.

Another passionate volunteer for 4thFest is on his sixth year, working closely on the America’s Got Heroes Parade of Heroes.

“It is no secret that Happy Valley’s image has been tarnished in various ways this past year. The 4thFest’s board of directors felt that the constant barrage of negative media exposure was not reflective of the true nature of our community. Through many conversations, it became clear that we needed something positive to celebrate and become proud, once again, of who we are as a community,” said Charles Gable, treasurer, Central PA 4thFest.

Gable said that various board members pointed out that this community is rich with people who go above and beyond the norm. They do incredible work with charities and selflessly give up their time and expertise, sometimes even risking their own safety, in the service of others, he said.

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Many of the local heroes that have been nominated struggle to see that they deserve to be recognized, thinking the real heroes are our forefathers.

The vice president and fundraising co-chairman for the 4thFest Executive Committee, Patrick Knobloch, describes the excitement that was seen as the idea started to take shape.

“The holiday was originally an opportunity to commemorate the birth of the nation and the wisdom and sacrifices our forefathers who were the original American heroes. We took that idea, talked about it for a while and came to the realization that we still have heroes in our community and across the nation and they should be acknowledged and recognized. From that, it was a short leap to the American’s Got Heroes program and parade,” Knobloch said.

“We have gotten volunteers and support from places we never expected. People in our community love the idea of recognizing our local heroes and have readily joined us to help create and develop this vision into something we hope will continue for years and expand into other communities,” he said.

“4thFest is truly a labor of love. All 550 volunteers are fantastic people, many of whom have become close personal friends. It is the ultimate exercise in team building, where everyone’s individual gifts, talents, and expertise seamlessly complement one another to produce the nation’s largest and best all-volunteer Fourth of July celebration. It truly is a feat our founding fathers would be proud of,” Gable said.

“Everyone on the parade committee is dedicated to this mission — thanking those heroes who do things, both small and large, to make all of our lives a little bit better.

The parade and the heroes we recognize in it are just one more event in the larger day of activities, where we set all things aside to celebrate our great nation and the heroes it produces,” Gable said.

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Annual festival has become tradition

By SAMI HULINGS For The Gazette

UNIVERSITY PARK — With humble beginnings dating back to the 1920s, the Central Pennsylvania 4thFest honors the nation’s birthday in the only appropriate way — with a bang.

Born out of the Alpha Fire Company carnival and Fourth of July celebrations conducted by the State College Sunrise Kiwanis Club, WZWW Radio, United Federal Bank and the Dan Barker family, 4thFest has become nationally renowned as one of the largest and grandest birthday celebrations for America.

Since 2001, the Central Pennsylvania July 4th, Inc. Board of Directors and more than 500 dedicated volunteers have worked to create an event that honors the nation’s independence.

Executive Director of Central PA 4thFest, Bernie Keisling, said that by the time 4thFest occurs, volunteers have worked more than 11,000 hours to ensure the event doesn’t disappoint.

“We throw one big patriotic birthday party for the community. Everything we do

Local Girl Scout units will hand out 1,000 American flags to the parade crowd.

“We are going to celebrate local heroes.

We are going to give the heroes the chance to watch the people go by instead of the people watching the parade go by,” Keisling said.

Another new 4thFest addition, a World War II B25 bomber, will be on display at the University Park Airport. The bomber will also fly overhead during the parade.

A carnival, complete with food stations and three stages of live entertainment, will be held at the Bryce Jordan Center following the parade.

At 6 p.m., a 14 ft. American flag birthday cake located across the street from the carnival will be cut in celebration of the nation’s birthday. A gun salute will announce the singing of ‘Happy Birthday’ to American, while hundreds wait in line for a piece of the cake, made by Giant Food bakers.

The carnival will continue throughout the evening, leading up to the communitygathering fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.

The show, which is choreographed to 18 songs, includes almost 11,000 aerial, middle and set piece fireworks. To have the best view of all the fireworks, Keisling said viewers should purchase a VIP viewing pass.

Passes can be purchased at the BJC up until the day of the event. They will also be sold at the entrance to the VIP area and at the 4thFest information booth.

For Keisling, the fireworks show is the perfect way for the community to end the patriotic holiday.

is built around making good memories for families and throwing a big patriotic birthday party to celebrate the nation’s independence,” he said.

Though 4thFest is known for its impressive fireworks show, Keisling said the show is just the punctuation mark on the celebration, as it also includes the Firecracker 4K race around Penn State, performances from local bands and numerous children’s activities.

This year’s celebration will also feature “America’s Got Heroes,” a parade honoring community heroes.

The parade committee began taking hero nominations in May. “It doesn’t have to be the obvious heroes. It can be a grandfather or a teacher,” Keisling said.

A community group will help to chose up to 20 heroes, who will join antique military vehicles, local police and fire vehicles, clowns and roller derby girls in the parade that will begin at 2 p.m. in front of the State College Municipal Building.

The parade will continue through downtown and campus, ending at the Lewis Katz Building around 3:30 p.m.

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‘On the Green’ tourney a hit

By CHRIS MORELLI editor@centrecountygazette.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — The first-ever Centre County Youth Service Bureau On the Green Golf Tournament was a big hit.

The two-day event featured a long drive competition on June 22, followed by the tournament on June 23.

A committee began planning the tournament in the spring. It all came together quickly, but according to Youth Service Bureau CEO Andrea Boyles, things couldn’t have turned out any better.

“It went really, really well,” Boyles said. “We had 28 teams golfing on Saturday. The weather was just perfect.”

Although she didn’t have final figures at press time, Boyles estimated that the tournament raised over $40,000 for the Youth Service Bureau.

“We’re thrilled with the response,” Boyles said.

The long-drive competition was a big hit, according to Boyles. There were tents set up so attendees could watch the competition. There was food and drink as well as prizes and a silent auction. Golfers used glo-balls once it turned to dusk.

Submitted photo “It was a festival atmosphere,” Boyles said. “Exactly what we were hoping for.”

GENE STOCKER of Stocker Chevrolet, Mike Owens of M&T Bank, Cory Stocker of Stocker Chevrolet and Youth Service Bureau Bruce Burke won the long drive competition.

CEO Andrea Boyles watched Friday night’s long drive competition at the first-ever On the Green Golf Tournament.

On Saturday, the golfers got down to business. First place (net) with a 52 went to the foursome of Gene Harvey, Josh Hajinosz, Joe August and Derek Claar. Second place (net) with a 53 went to the foursome of Stefan Cherinka, Paul Metlzer, Chris Cherinka and Mark Sakson.

In the gross division, first place with a score of 53 went to Terry Powers, Dave Mason, Darryl Owen and Fred Lucas. Second place gross (56) went to: Gene Stocker, Phil Diehl, Jim Crom and Ryan Fisher.

There were also several skill contests.

Closest to the pin on No. 4 was Jerry Valeri.

Closest to the pin on No. 8 was Thad Will.

Closest to the pin on No. 14 was Bill Joseph. On No. 17, closest to the pin went to Bob Bigler.

The straightest drive on No. 6 was Shawn Reimer. The longest drive on No. 18 was Tom Gravine.

The golf tournament had a special participant on Saturday as Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien took part.

“We thought it was great that Coach O’Brien was there. He’s a busy, busy man so we really appreciate him taking time to come out and golf,” Boyles said.

Although it was just the first year for the tourney, Boyles said that it will be back for an encore.

“Absolutely,” she said. “We’re already looking forward to next year.”

YSB is home to 14 distinct programs, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, several Submitted photo Submitted photo prevention programs, a runaway shelter, PENN STATE football head coach Bill O’Brien took part in the three group homes and several family pro- BRUCE BURKE won the long drive competition. He’s pictured with his wife, grams.

Kym. tourney on Saturday.

Scandal has changed Penn State forever BELLEFONTE — As television reporters packed up their gear, satellite trucks rolled out of town and newspaper reporters filed their stories on deadline Friday night in Bellefonte, I couldn’t help but wonder: Is this the end?

No, it’s actually just the beginning.

As I waded through the crowd on South Allegheny Street, it was hard to put into perspective everything that has taken place over the past 8½ months.

The guilty verdicts in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse trial may have ended a chapter in the sordid tale, but the story has many more pages Chris Morelli is the which have yet to be editor of the Centre written.

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County Courthouse. Sandusky sits in the Centre County Correctional Facility awaiting his sentence, which will put him behind bars for the rest of his life.

For the victims, Sandusky’s conviction may start to bring some closure. These boys — now men — got on the stand and told their tales of horror, one by one.

They can take satisfaction in knowing that by having the courage to do so, they put a monster behind bars. He will never have the opportunity to abuse another child. He won’t be able to lavish a young boy with gifts, coerce him into “working out” and terrorize him in a shower. There won’t be any more sleepovers at the Sandusky house or trips to local hotels to use the swimming pools.

There’s no denying that these charges, this trial, was about Jerry Sandusky. However, Penn State University has suffered collateral damage.

On Saturday afternoon, ESPN Radio hosts asked listeners if the Sandusky Scandal was the biggest scandal in sports history. The hosts talked about the O.J. Simpson trial, the Michael Vick dogfighting crimes, Tiger Woods ruining his marriage, baseball’s steroid issues, the Baylor murder, Mike Tyson’s jail sentence for rape, Pete

Rose betting on baseball and the 1919 Black Sox scandal.

It can be said that this scandal tops them all.

It has inflicted damage on the victims, the university and the community as a whole.

Will the Penn State football program ever be the same? Probably not.

I’ve been asked on numerous radio shows if Penn State will face NCAA sanctions for what took place on campus, in university buildings, locker rooms and showers. It’s called “lack of institutional control.” When you think about it, colleges have been punished for much, much less.

There have been a few columnists out there that have suggested that Penn State football receive the death penalty for a season. A season without games. No games, no revenue, nothing.

That’s simply out of the question.

And while I don’t believe the NCAA or the Big Ten will come down on Penn State for the sins of Sandusky, it wouldn’t surprise me if the program gets some sort of sanction.

Penn State’s season fell apart after the scandal last season. A possible BCS bowl berth turned into a trip to the TicketCity

Bowl, where the Nittany Lions were thumped by the Houston Cougars.

The good news for Penn State is that just about everyone associated with the former regime has been ousted. The Nittany Lions’ new coach, Bill O’Brien, has been saying and doing the right things since he’s taken over.

He’s made countless appearances at charity events, shaken thousands of hands and signed numerous autographs. He’s real. What you see is what you get.

Accessible? You bet. Honest? No question.

And he’s not going to put up with a whole lot. Make a mistake and you’re gone.

Just ask Devon Smith.

Come September, football will again take place in Happy Valley. Tailgaters will come, the seats will be filled and fans will be enthused.

The new Nittany Lions will take the field at Beaver Stadium. They’ll still have the same blue and white uniforms, black shoes and plain helmets. But there will be a new coaching staff on the sidelines and up in the box.

However, make no mistake about it, Penn State football will never be the same.

This scandal has changed it forever.

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Trostle takes a different path to land at Skytop PORT MATILDA — One may think it’s strange to begin a column pertaining to golf by quoting poet Robert Frost. However, the poem “The Road Not Takenâ€? will make sense in a few sentences in regard to Skytop Mountain Golf Course PGA professional Jere Trostle. ‌ Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

Following the marriage of Krista Beimel and Jere Trostle in November 2009 at St. Marys Catholic Church, Trostle had to make a decision. Go where his head told him to go or follow his heart. In this case, the heart won out and Trostle followed where his wife’s work would take her.

Trostle chose the way his heartstrings pulled and that was toJohn Dixon writes a ward State College weekly golf column where his wife, Krista, took a position at the for The Centre Mount Nittany MedCounty Gazette. He ical Center. can be reached at jwd1@psu.edu. “My wife, Krista, is a RN at Mount Nittany Medical Center and when she graduated a year before me and got a job in State College and I just followed her to State College,� Trostle said of his arrival in Centre County. “Krista is a 2001 graduate of Elk County Catholic High School and a 2005 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.�

Trostle is a 2002 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

Trostle was previously with Freestone Golf Course and continues his role as Club Professional with Skytop Mountain Golf Club. He received his B.S. in Sports and

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Recreational Management from the University of Pittsburgh. Trostle went on to pass his PGA Playing Ability Test, becoming a PGA Apprentice.

When the original country club was established six years ago, the course was named Freestone Country Club due in large part to the layout of the natural ground cover carved out of 270 acres of forest that provided dramatic views and a pristine setting. It originally consisted of nine holes.

Three years after the formation of Freestone, the back nine was opened to the public and a new direction was underway on the par-72, 6,976-yard layout from the Granite Tees, the back tee of five located on each tee box.

Moving ahead to new management and a slightly shorter course of 6,535-yard par 72 with the elimination of the back tees (Granite), the club is now known as Skytop Mountain Golf Club.

Trostle provides instruction for the youth and adult beginner, intermediate and advanced player. Trostle oversees the pro shop and clubhouse operations, special events, the Junior Golf Academy, the Club Ambassador and adult instructional programs. “I started here in 2007,� Trostle said. “The first full year it was open as Freestone Golf Course, that had opened July 2006 for a partial season. I came here in April 2007 and have been here six years.�

As to his start with the game of golf, as for many within the Centre Region, it all came down to hitting a few balls around with their fathers. “My dad (John) was a golfer in the York Springs area and played in a bunch of leagues,� explained Trostle. “While he worked for PennDOT a group of employees started a PennDOT league. So when he would golf, my mom (Dorothy) would take us out to the par-3 course just for fun.

Nothing serious. She golfed but just went along with us while we were having fun. I never had a lesson until Scott Frey (PGA pro at Nittany Country Club) gave me a les-

STATE COLLEGE — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County and the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania will host the 9th annual Bricks & Sticks Golf Tournament from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 3 at the Penn State University golf courses on West College Avenue.

Dinner and awards will follow the tournament at 5:30 p.m.

The event is open to golfers and non-

son here in 2006. So I’ve been self-taught at the game of golf.�

But the game of golf was not in Trostle’s thoughts when it came time to chose a college and a direction in life. “Hard to believe, since I work in the business, but golf was not my chosen profession,� chuckled Trostle. “I didn’t go to school to become a golf professional, it just sort has turned into it. I have always loved golf but I went to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for Sports and Recreation Management. I was looking for the athletic director kind of position but I always loved golf so I figured I would work at a golf course for a while and it just kind of escalated from there.�

And with any profession there are always ups and downs that one must deal with on a daily basis in order to stay within oneself. “Every profession always has ‘what ifs’ and being in the golf business is no different,� stated Trostle. “The biggest positive with the game of golf, is we get to interact with people when they are having fun.

Normally when they come to the golf course they are happy and they are coming out to have a good time. “And you get to work outside in the nice weather and you can’t beat that,� added Trostle. “Being in the sun, enjoying the outdoors, it doesn’t get any better than that.�

As to the negatives, Trostle stated, as do all PGA professionals, is the time involved but all also would not trade that experience. “On the downside, you are working all of the time,� explained Trostle. “The bad part is working 60-70 hours a week and when people are out having fun you are working. You are always missing the summer holidays, and other social events and family outings. No matter the golf course, the response is always the same from the club professional. I’ve played once so far this season and it’s the end of June already.

You don’t get out and people think because you work at a golf course you are playing all the time that doesn’t happen.�

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Around the links: Area courses hold tourneys

By JOHN DIXON

STATE COLLEGE ELKS COUNTRY CLUB RESULTS

For The Gazette

MANSFIELD — On a hot summer day in Mansfield, a familiar name sat atop the leaderboard. Mill Race’s Carl Stackhouse was able to manage both the high heat and the undulating greens at Corey Creek Golf Club and fashioned a one under par 71 to take the third Senior Tour event of the season.

In taking the 50- to 59-year-old age division, Stackhouse won for the second time this summer and was three shots clear of John Cattoni of Clinton Country Club, who finished at 74. Mark Howe of the host club was close behind at 75.

Nittany Country Club’s Richard Knepp posted a round of 42-44 (86) to place sixth while Alan Capparelle, also of Nittany, carded a 47-52 (99) for 14th place in the 50to 59-year-old age bracket.

In the age 60- to 69-year-old age bracket, three golfers from Nittany placed with Chuck Colyer shooting a 40-48 (88) to finish in a five-way tie for 11th place. Ron Horner was two shots back with a 45-45 (90) while Hank Haranin posted a 52-48 (100) score.

In the 80 and older bracket, Nittany’s Sam Markle carded a 51-53 (104) to place fourth.

LOCAL JUNIOR GOLFERS PARTICIPATE IN NEJGT EVENT Last week’s North East Junior Golf Tour was held at the Glengarry Golf Links in Latrobe with several Centre Region youth participating in the event.

In the Boys 16-18 Oakmont Dvision, Garrett Bastardi of State College posted a round of 81 for a fourth place finish. In the Pine Valley Division, State College’s Peter Muto shot a round of 97 to place third.

In the Boys 13-15 Oakmont Division, State College’s Ty Gates carded a round of 88 to finish sixth.

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Veteran golfer Doug Goss carded a twoday total of 2-under par 138 to claim the championship flight of the Walter Swope Memorial Tournament held at the Philipsburg Elks Country Club.

Adam Timchak and Jim Dixon tied for second in the championship flight with 2over rounds of 142.

First flight was won by Nate Lucas (157) while Al Herr (159) and Kelly Reifer (163) placed second and third, respectively. Second flight results: Dave Arnold (152), Tim Ronan (159) and Todd Reifer (163). Third flight: Terry Smith (163), Max Miller (164) and Chris Sherkel (167). Fourth flight: Rich Clark (163), John Frank (168) and Hayden Hayworth (172). Fifth flight: Jeff Martell (171), Rich Jones (174) and Dave Belko (180). Sixth flight: Girard Kasubick (183), Gib Weller (184) and Jarrod (187).

In the women’s championship, a bestball of two was won by the team of Nancy Moskel and Georgie Myers with a 149 total.

Second, with a score of 155, was a threeway tie by the teams of Cathy Jo Miller/ Patty Sankey, Tracy Branthoover/Becky Reifer and Sandy Hassinger/Sandi Myers.

The State College Elks Thursday night league Men’s Golf League had the following results: K & J Machine Shop 8-4 over Rough Rangers; Susan Bollman Accounting was a 7-5 winner over Blaise Alexander; while Wisecrackers stopped Narrdozzo Landscape stopped Wisecrackers, 7-5.

The on-course special contest during league play had Bud McCartney win closest to the pin on the No. 18, 186-yard hole.

STATE COLLEGE ELKS LEAGUE STANDINGS The State College Elks League standings look like this: Nardozzo’s Landscaping (62), K&J Machine Shop (61), Wisecrackers (58), Susan Bollman Accounting (51), Blaise Alexander (49) and Rough Rangers (42).

STATE COLLEGE ELKS WOMEN’S MEMBER-MEMBER TOURNAMENT The team of Geri Stonebraker and Kay Kustanbauter won the Net Division shooting a best-ball 63. Placing second, with a score of 64, was the duo of Bev Vender and Connie Schroeder while finishing in a tie for third with a score of 66 was the twosomes of Brenda Wagner and Linda Roher and Sue Scheetz and MaryAnn Domitrovitz.

There were several special on-course contests. Jeanie Andrews had the longest drive on No. 7. Marry Domitrovitz had the longest drive on No. 14. Tracey Pletcher was closest to the pin on No. 2 and No. 10.

There were several skins contests. Brenda Wagner and Linda Rohrer won on hole No. 8 with a three. Sue Scheetz and MaryAnn Domitrovitz won on hole No. 9 with a one. Brenda Wagner and Linda Rohrer won on hole No. 11 with a two.

Jeanie Andrews and Christy Long won on hole No. 13 with a four.

STATE COLLEGE ELKS HUSBAND/WIFE CHAMPIONSHIP The State College Elks Country Club recently held its Husband/Wife Championship with Bob and Kathy Knechtel carding a round of 86 to claim the title in the gross division while Pete and Linda Rohrer posted a round of 60 to win the net division. Placing second in the net division was Bill and Lois Frazier shooting a 64 while Len and Bev Vender placed third with a round of 66.

COMING UP ACES Penn State’s PGA professional Joe Hughes recently announced that two holein-ones were recorded on the Blue and White courses.

Tom Tkach of State College recorded a hole-in-one on No. 4 of the Penn State Blue Golf Course. Tkach hit a 4-iron on the 180yard, par-3 hole. It was Tkach’s first holein-one. Witnesses for the ace were Ben Farrell, Tom Frank and Jeff Bennett.

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MIFFLIN COUNTY HIGH INTENSITY 18U won the ASA Hall of Fame Tournament in Sunbury on June 16 and 17. Pitcher Abby Holsinger, of Spring Mills, helped the team win five of seven games over the weekend. Players are from Mifflin County, Huntingdon, Claysburg and Penns Valley and Newport. Other teams at the tournament were Holidaysburg Blue Diamonds, Patriots, Grave Diggers, Force, Everpower and Central PA X-plosion.

THE BEA JUNIOR GIRLS’ 14U softball team placed second in the Hollidaysburg Classic No. 7 14-U Tournament, which was held on June 23 and 24. Front row, from left, are, Mia Eppley, Dallis Dillon, Allison Masden, Brylie Hockenberry, Mikala Hanley and Alexis Reese. Back row, from left, are, Katie Frisco, Moreta Dyke, Sidney Shultz, Tylor Yarrison and Morgan Nyman.

Missing from photo is Sara Lucas. The team was sponsored by Graymont of Pleasant Gap and The Ultimate Edge at GoodSports in Bellefonte.

Donovan Smith on track to be fixture at left tackle position

By NATE MINK StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — This may come as somewhat of a surprise, but Donovan Smith never really watched football until recently.

So forgive him if you mention the name Levi Brown and all you get in response is something along the lines of, “I’ve heard of him.”

“I knew who he was and everything, but I’ve barely been in touch with him,” Smith said at a recent oncampus Special Olympics event.

The two may want to connect soon. Because it won’t be far-fetched to think Smith could be Penn State’s best offensive tackle since Brown graduated in 2006 and became the No. 5 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Smith is the starting left tackle heading into August training camp,

and with four years of eligibility remaining, is poised to become a rock at the position for head coach Bill O’Brien.

That’s hardly news. Various teammates have DONOVAN SMITH said Smith was ready to step in last season as a true freshman if need be.

Those seeds were sown during his recruitment by defensive line coach Larry Johnson and former offensive line coach Bill Kenney.

“They said I’m either gonna be a four-year starter or be able to play right away,” Smith said. “Quinn (Barham) had a pretty good season, so there was really no need for me to burn my redshirt.”

It took all of a month for the coaching staff to determine it needed Smith to protect the quarterback’s blind side. He started the spring season as a back-up at right tackle. Later, he overtook Mike Farrell for that position, and by the end of the spring swapped tackle position with Adam Gress.

Smith didn’t provide a reason for the switch to the left side.

“Donovan did really good during spring ball,” senior center Matt Stankiewitch said. “It was just a matter of time for him to show what he has and his abilities, and he showed that toward the end of spring ball and now he has the opportunity to play left tackle.”

Said Smith: “I thought I was gonna stay on the right side, but they moved me. It is what it is. Now O’Brien put his trust in me. I gotta live up to the expectations.”

Skills golf tourney set for July 9 From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Skills of Central Pennsylvania will host its 7th annual E.F. “Pat” Houser Memorial Golf Tournament at noon on July 9 at Toftrees Resort and Conference Center.

Registration will be accepted through July 3.

The event, which benefits the Skills Foundation, will feature a boxed lunch at 11 a.m., a shotgun

start at noon, and dinner served at 4:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the tournament make it possible for the Skills Foundation to provide specialized equipment and medical and dental services for the underinsured.

Houser, a businessman and civic leader, was a major benefactor to Skills during its early years. He was the founder of Houser Vending and the Houser Development Companies.

The Skills Foundation supports Skills of Central Pennsylvania in its mission to create opportunities, provide choice and support, and promote recovery for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses who need specialized services to gain increased independence and an improved quality of life.

For more information or to register call (814) 238-3245, extension 321 or visit www.skillsofcentralpa.org.

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BEA physicals set for July 16 WINGATE — Fall sports physicals for the Bald Eagle Area School District will be held at 6 p.m. on July 16 at the middle school and high school. For more information, call (814) 280-0250 or email athletic director Doug Dyke at ddyke@beasd.net.

Still time to register for BEA hoops camp WINGATE — Bald Eagle Area’s basketball camp for boys and girls in grades fourth through 9th will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 16 through 19. Costs of the camp is $100. For more information, contact athletic director Doug Dyke at (814) 280-0250 or email ddyke@beasd.org.

Bellefonte Soccer registration is open BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Soccer Association is now holding registration for the 2012 fall soccer season.

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Penguins pleased after busy, successful draft

By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — No seller’s remorse for Ray Shero.

The Pittsburgh general manager insists he did the right thing — both for the players and the organization — by trading popular center Jordan Staal and defenseman Zbynek Michalek on June 22.

The moves allow Staal to play alongside big brother Eric in Carolina while Michalek returns to Phoenix, where he had the best seasons of his career before signing with the Penguins two summers ago.

Pittsburgh received six players in return for their two established veterans, including promising center Brandon Sutter. Even better, they cleared salary cap space that could make them plenty active when free agency begins next week.

“It was an exciting, tough couple of days,” Shero said.

Productive too.

Though Shero would have preferred to sign Staal to a lengthy contract extension, when it became apparent it wasn’t going to happen he didn’t hesitate to find one of the best twoway centers in the game a new home.

The Hurricanes quickly stepped in and the teams put together a deal that stole the show from the NHL draft.

“After 2 o’clock on Friday, I knew what I wanted to do,” Shero said. “It just felt like it was the right thing to do, for us, for Carolina and for Jordan.”

Staal, taken with the second overall pick in the 2006 draft, has no hard feelings. The trade, however, did come at an awkward time. He was married Friday night in Canada with several Penguins in attendance.

“The opportunity for me just didn’t seem to be there (in Pittsburgh), and I really wanted to hopefully challenge myself, maybe on a different team, and see what I could do,” Staal said.

While Sutter hasn’t put up the kind of numbers Staal regularly produced, he’s still an effective

player as well as considerably cheaper. And with Staal and Michalek’s salaries — a combined $8 million next year — off the books the Penguins can look for a high-profile free agent to add to a team still loaded with talent.

The Penguins appear to have enough space to make a run at someone like New Jersey’s Zach Parise. The 27-year-old Parise scored 31 goals to go with 38 assists while helping the Devils to the Stanley Cup finals he’s good friends with Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby.

Shero remains confident the Penguins will be able to sign Crosby, whose contract is up next summer, to an extension in the next couple weeks. It’s likely Crosby would take a slight discount to stay in Pittsburgh to help the team be aggressive in free agency.

“That’s what Sidney did last time,” Shero said. “Let’s be honest, he’s a great hockey player and those players need to be paid so we need to figure out what’s fair for him but also help the team out so we can surround these players with good players.”

The Penguins are optimistic they grabbed a handful during a surprisingly active draft.

Pittsburgh selected nine players over two days, including a pair of first-round picks in defenseman Derrick Pouliot and Olli Maatta.

Pouliot was an important part of the trade with Carolina. Pittsburgh used the No. 8 pick they received from the Hurricanes to grab the smooth-skating 18-yearold.

“I think the nervous part of that deal was we wanted to get Pouliot with that pick,” Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma said.

“When that thing was done it culminated with a sigh of relief.”

Pittsburgh stayed busy on Saturday, grabbing goaltenders Matthew Murray and Sean Maguire, forwards Theodor Blueger, Oskar Sundqvist, Matia Marcantuoni and Anton Zlobin and defenseman Clark Seymour.

The additions at the blue line further bolster a system stocked

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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS’ first-round pick Derrick Touliot poses for a photo with owner Mario Lemieux. with talent, including Joe Morrow, their top pick a year ago. It’s the depth inside the system that made Michalek expendable.

“The younger players we drafted are ready to play and we needed to create some space for them,” Shero said.

It’s been a difficult two

months for the Penguins, who were thumped out of the playoffs by the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the playoffs.

Though the franchise remains stocked with talent, Shero acknowledged a change in direction was necessary.

As for what the Penguins do

next, he’s not sure. The only thing he’s certain of is the fact they have options.

“There’s a lot of good teams out there, a lot of good situations,” Shero said. “We have to formulate our game plan but we’re in a different position than we were a few days ago.”

Dorian Johnson bolsters offensive line recruiting

By NATE MINK StateCollege.com

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State added some beef to its 2013 recruiting class Sunday night, securing a verbal commitment from four-star offensive tackle Dorian Johnson.

The 6-foot-6, 280-pounder from Belle Vernon, near Pittsburgh, became the 12th member to commit to Penn State for 2013.

Saturday’s on-campus visit sealed the deal for Johnson, his high school coach, Aaron Krepps, said Sunday night by phone.

Running backs coach Charles London

was the main liaison between PSU and Johnson since January, and he and offensive line coach Mac McWhorter took visits to Johnson’s high school during the spring recruiting period.

“They took the right approach,” Krepps said. “I liked their style in not pressuring Dorian for a commitment. They showed him what they have to offer.”

Johnson has room to add 30-40 pounds to his frame for his college career, his coach said. His body fat is around 10-12 percent.

He is the third offensive line prospect to commit to Penn State, joining New Jersey four-star recruit Brendan Mahon and Hershey’s Andrew Nelson. He’s also the first

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Like the other 11 recruits in the class, his commitment is not binding until Johnson signs a letter of intent in February. According to Krepps, the possibility of enrolling early in January has not been discussed.

Bringing in Johnson wouldn’t do anything to hurt Penn State’s class ranking, which currently stands at No. 13 nationally, according to Rivals.com.

In fact, it will likely help it. His offer sheet was loaded with names such as Alabama, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arts Fest buttons on sale now From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts buttons are now available at various locations in State College and Bellefonte.

This year’s button features the face of the cat from the festival’s 2012 poster created by Lanny Sommese.

Button sales benefit the festival.

Buttons can be purchased at the following locations: Appalachian Outdoors, 123 S. Allen St., State College; Borough of State College Finance Office, 243 S. Allen St., State College; Centre County/Penn State Visitor’s Center, 800 E. Park Ave., State College; Corner Room, 100 W. College Ave., State College; Days Inn Penn State, 240 S. Pugh St., State College; Lion’s Pride, 112 E. College Ave., State

College; Nittany Bank, 116 E. College Ave., 2541 E., State College; College Ave., 1900 S. Atherton St., & 130 N. Atherton St., State College; Penn State Federal Credit Union, 1937 N. Atherton St., State College; State College Framing Company, 160 Rolling Ridge Dr., State College; State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College; The Student Bookstore, 330 E. College Ave., State College; The UPS Store, 19 Colonnade Way, State College; The Waffle Shop, 1610 W. College Ave. & 1229 N. Atherton St., State College; Penn State Federal Credit Union, 123 Amberleigh Lane, Bellefonte; Dairy Queen, 101 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

Buttons are required for performances in Schwab Auditorium, the State Theatre, State College Presbyte-

rian Church and St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The cost is $10 each for adults and $5 for kids ages 6 to 11.

For more information visit www.arts-festival.com.

Center for the Performing Arts honors Elizabeth Hanley

By Penn State Live UNIVERSITY PARK — The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State has named State College resident Elizabeth Hanley, a retired Penn State faculty member, recipient of its 2012 Distinguished Service Award.

Hanley has long participated in Center for the Performing Arts activities as a patron and a supporter.

Along with her husband, Patrick Kolivosky, she is a member at the Friends level and regularly contributes to the International Dance Ensemble Endowment, which she created.

“I am so pleased that Betz Hanley was chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Service Award,” said George Trudeau, director of the Center for the Performing Arts. “She is an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for the Performing Arts and is a strong advocate for our dance program in particular, which is such a passion for her.”

Hanley, who graduated from Penn State in 1967, was a Penn State faculty member for almost four decades, retiring in 2004 as associate professor

emeritus of kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Development.

During her time on the faculty, she taught dance, gymnastics (she was also women’s intercollegiate gymnastics coach from 1969 through 1972), kinesiology, figure skating, Olympics history and tennis (her favorite retirement activity). She is a published author on a variety of dance subjects, including modern dance, the Olympics and international athletic judging systems. She serves as vice president of the Council of International Dance and is an executive committee member.

In 1978 Hanley founded and became director of the Penn State International Dance Ensemble, a company dedicated to performing the music, song and dance of world cultures. For 20 years the ensemble performed throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio. The troupe also performed at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center and in Slovakia.

In 1977 the United States Olympic Committee selected Hanley as a delegate to the International Olympic Academy in Greece. Her experience led to a series of invitations from 1978

to 2004 as dance workshop coordinator at the academy. She was also a guest lecturer on Olympics topics.

She has attended the Olympic games in Lake Placid, Sarajevo, Sydney, Athens, Torino, and Beijing. At the Athens Olympics in 2004, she was chosen as one of the torchbearers.

Hanley created the International Dance Ensemble Endowment in 1980. In addition to her own substantial support of the endowment, she encouraged her students to make donations.

She continues to enjoy a close relationship with former ensemble members, some of whom contribute to the endowment.

Hanley suggested moving the endowment from the College of Health and Human Development to the Center for the Performing Arts so it could support dance performances and provide for interaction among visiting artists and students.

The endowment was transferred to the Center for the Performing Arts in 2002.

Learn more about the Center for the Performing Arts at www.cpa.psu.edu.

Penn College art faculty among those selected for ‘Art of the State’

By Penn State Live HARRISBURG — Artwork by two faculty members in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s art and design department has been accepted into the “Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2012” exhibit at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg.

The exhibit is recognized as the official, statewide, juried competition for Pennsylvania artists.

David M. Moyer’s pen-and-ink drawing titled “The Naturalist #1” was among the pieces accepted, as was Gretchen H. Moyer’s “Reflection,” a linoleum cut that is a relief print in black ink on paper.

David Moyer is an assistant professor of graphic design at Penn College.

Gretchen Moyer is a part-time instructor of advertising art at the college. The couple owns Red Howler Press in Muncy.

Their works are among just 140 pieces selected for the show from a pool of 1,843 entries. The show runs from June 16 to Sept. 9.

More than $7,000 will be awarded in five categories: Painting, Works on

Paper, Sculpture, Photography and Crafts. The exhibit has been co-produced for more than 40 years by the Greater Harrisburg Art Council and The State Museum.

David Moyer received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Delaware and a Master of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute, College of Art in Baltimore. His work has been included in many national and international exhibitions including: the Society of Wood Engravers, Oxford, England; International Artist Book Exhibition, Vilnius, Lithuania; Norwegian International Print Biennale, Fredrikstad, Norway; Minnesota Center for the Book Arts; New York Center for the Book Arts; and the Philadelphia Print Club.

Gretchen Moyer received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from James Madison University and a Master of Fine Arts from University of Delaware. This is her fourth acceptance to “Art of the State.” Her exhibitions include the International Art Bookbinding Exhibition in Macerata, Italy, and Paris; the Pastel Society of America in New York City; and the New York Center for

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PASQUALE CORTESE will present an exhibit of his works, “Black and White Abstract Drawings,” at the Nittany Bank, 2531 E. College Ave. The exhibit runs from June 15 through Aug. 15.

Music picnic series continues From Gazette staff reports STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business and Technology will hold its fifth event of the 2012 Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. on July 1. The Bellefonte Community Band will perform marches, waltzes and more at the event.

The free outdoor concerts are held rain or shine at South Hills’ main campus on 480 Waupelani Drive in State College. Everyone is invited to bring blankets, chairs and a picnic supper. Grounds open at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 and lasts until 7:30 p.m.

Parking is free. Restrooms are available.

For more information, call (814) 234-7755 or (814) 2781990.

Music professor part of celebration From Gazette staff reports SAN FRANCISCO — As people came to San Francisco to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, they were treated to a special concert whose unique sounds were created with the help of Mark Ballora, associate professor of music technology.

The concert in Crissy Field featured Mickey Hart, Grateful Dead drummer and ethnomusicologist, playing a 23foot model of the bridge that was both sculpture and musical instrument, as well as Tipper Gore, who joined Hart for the finale. Constructed by the Exploratorium science museum, the model featured percussion pads that, when tapped, triggered electronically generated sounds that Ballora helped create. The sounds were derived from actual motion datasets recorded by the California Geological Survey from sensors on the Golden Gate Bridge. Ballora also created a wind-like sound that changed with the shaking and swaying of the bridge as Hart played it, so that its motion was made audible.

The model (named “Bridget” by Hart) will be on permanent display at the Exploratorium when its new facility on the Embarcadero opens in 2013, where the public will be able to interact with it. It will be an addition to the exhibits the museum already has on display featuring the Golden Gate Bridge.

Tiesto to perform at Jordan Center From Gazette staff reports Submitted photo

ARTWORK BY two faculty members in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s art and design department will be on display at The State Museum in Harrisburg.

Book Arts.

For more about Penn College, visit http://www.pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call toll-free (800) 367-9222.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Globally known musician Tiesto will perform at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center. Tickets are on sale now and cost $45 for general admission floor access and $30 for lower-event general admission seating.

All Penn State students can get $10 off of both price levels with a Student I.D. Student tickets will not be available for online purchase.

The concert is for patrons 18 and older.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the Bryce Jordan Center, Eisenhower Auditorium and Penn State Downtown Theatre, in State College, Pa.; at the ticket outlet at Penn State Altoona; by phone at (814) 865-5555; and online at www.bjc.psu.edu or www.ticketmaster.com.

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Asbell-Swanger named fellow of U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology

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Sunday, July 1 Ted and Molly, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4 Tommy Wareham, 7:30 p.m.

THE ARENA BAR & GRILL, 1521 MARTIN ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-8833 Friday, June 29 It is Written, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 30 G211, 10:30 p.m.

THE AUTOPORT, 1405 S. ATHERTON ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-7666 Thursday, June 28 Kate and Natalie of Pure Kane Sugar, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 29 David Wayne and the Rubberband Man, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 30 Chris Good, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4 Stressbusters Karaoke, 8 p.m.

BAR BLEU & BAR QUE, 112 S. GARNER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0374 Friday, June 29 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m.

THE BREWERY, 233 E. BEAVER AVE., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-2892 Thursday, June 28 Emily’s Toybox, 10 p.m.

Friday, June 29 Brew Devils Saturday, June 30 Lowjack, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 1 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 3 Acoustic Mo, 10:30 p.m.

THE DELI RESTAURANT, 113 HIESTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-5710 Sunday, July 1 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, June 28 BAD Trio!, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 30 Blazing Bluegrass Boys Sunday, July 1 JMac + Junior, CT3, noon to 5 p.m.

THE GINGERBREAD MAN, 130 HEISTER ST., STATE COLLEGE (814) 237-0361 Thursday, June 28 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Friday, June 29 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Saturday, June 30 DJ Cup Cake, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Tuesday, July 3 DJ Boner, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Wednesday, July 4 Team Trivia, 9 to10 p.m.

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By Penn State Live UNIVERSITY PARK — Lea AsbellSwanger, assistant director of the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, has been chosen as one of five fellows of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT). She also begins her term as the institute’s president July 1.

“I was shocked,” she said of the surprise selection. “I’ve participated in a variety of activities that have given me opportunities to learn new skills and/or expand my current knowledge, and I’ve been able to bring that back to my work at the Center for the Performing Arts. But the real reason that USITT is important to me is the people. I have developed relationships with colleagues from all over the country that have served as resources in countless ways.”

USITT has served design, production and technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry since 1960. Institute fellow is an honorary designation bestowed for life upon a member deemed to have made an outstanding contribution to the profession of theater and the work of the institute. AsbellSwanger and the other fellows learned of their designation at the recent annual conference in Long Beach, Calif.

Asbell-Swanger earned a bachelor’s degree in theater from Florida State University in 1982 and a master of fine arts degree in arts management from Penn State in 1986.

Asbell-Swanger, who began working at the Center for the Performing Arts in 1986, rose through the ranks to become assistant director in 2001. She has served in a variety of positions and fulfilled Penn State faculty assignments as an instructor in stage man-

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agement and arts management. She also served as general manager of Penn State’s annual Music at Penn’s Woods festival from 1988 to 1994.

Asbell-Swanger, who joined USITT in 1992, has been a panelist at each institute conference since 1993. A stalwart of the management commission, she has served that group as vice-commissioner for both human issues (1996–2003) and programming (2003–2008).

In 2003, she began the first of three consecutive terms on the board of directors. In 2006, she became a member of the finance and nominations committees. In 2007, she was asked to chair a task force that examined the institute’s practices and governance. The following year she began chairing the institute’s transition advisory team that developed and implemented an overhaul of the institute’s governance structure.

After attending a Living History Project interview of Dr. Randall Davidson in 1999, Asbell-Swanger trained as an interviewer for the project. She co-chaired the effort from 2005–2010 and has conducted the second-greatest number of project interviews. She also participated on the archive committee, which since 2006 has spent hundreds of work hours sorting, culling and organizing the institute’s records into an archive.

It’s no surprise, given her lengthy list of accomplishments, that the institute honored Asbell-Swanger, said George Trudeau, director of the Center for the Performing Arts.

“I am very pleased to see Lea receive this well-deserved recognition by USITT, signifying the high esteem held for her by her professional colleagues,” he said.

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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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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.

The Cancer Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Support Group meeting will be held Monday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way Office in State College. At this months meeting, cancer exercise specialist Megan Broda will discuss why you should exercise while you have cancer or after treatments and offer some simple exercises you can do at home. For more information call (814) 237-2120 or go to the CSA website at 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 email 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 the second Monday of each month at Bellefonte Middle School, from 7 to 8 p.m. TCF is a national non-profit support organization offering understanding, friendship, and hope to families following the death of a child of any age, from any cause.

For more information, contact Peg at (814) 355-9829 or Amanda at (814) 321-4258.

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.

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the last meeting of the summer. Meetings will resume in September. Call Dave (814) 238-1983.

Neuropathy Support Group of Central PA meets once a month at the Mount Nittany Medical Center. For more information, or to help as a volunteer, contact David Brown at (814) 531-1024 or email IhatePN@yahoo.com 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 every fourth Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Autoport, 1405 S. Atherton St., State College. All are welcome, ask for the Writers Table.

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.

WiNGs, the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Network Group for women entrepreneurs, meets from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., the third Wednesday of every month at the Patton Township conference room, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Email membership@wngs.org or call (814) 360-1063.

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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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THE CENTRE COUNTY GAZETTE

JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2012

WHAT’S HAPPENING To be included in What’s Happening, submit your events by Wednesday one week prior to publication to community@centrecountygazette.com or mail information to The Centre County Gazette, attn: What’s Happening, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801.

ONGOING Exhibit — June’s special show, “The Art of the Fly,” will be on display through Saturday at the Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center, 101 W. Main St., Millheim. “The Art of the Fly” celebrates the fishing tradition on the streams of Penns Valley. Along with fine art and sculpture depicting rivers, fish, fishing and flies, the work of master rodbuilders and fly-tying artist will also be on display. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m.

Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Call (814) 349-2486 or visit www.greendrakeart.com.

Museums — Pennsylvania Room and Historical Museum, 203 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Call (814) 355-1516, ext. 214 or email at paroom@centrecountylibrary.org.

Adult Reading Program — Log the books you read this summer and enter to win great prizes as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program through August 4 at Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call (814) 3551516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 World Sounds at Noon — Global Connections’ international music program will feature music and dance from Korea at 12:10 p.m. in the Downbrough Community Room, Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. The event is free and donation will be accepted and 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) 3421987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education.

Dream in Tie-Dye — As part of the dreaming big summer reading program a Dream in Tie-Dye, will be held at 2:30 p.m.

June 28 at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Participants are encouraged to bring in a white, cotton pillowcase and create a tie-dye pillow cover.

Extra raffle tickets can be earned. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Ham/Turkey Dinner — A ham and turkey dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, 146 Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 10 and free for children younger than 4. Takeouts are available. Call (814) 669-4090.

Touch a Truck — Fire trucks, tow trucks and equipment of all sorts will be available to explore from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lot across from Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Adults please accompany your children for safety.

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.

Book-To-Movie Night — “Hugo” will be shown at 6 p.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Popcorn and drinks will be served and a short discussion of the book will follow. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Blueberry Sale Pickup — The Bellefonte Kiwanis Club is sponsoring an annual blueberry sale to support the YMCA Polar Bear Plunge. The blueberries will be available for pickup at Sam Nastase Beer Distributor, 1235 Zion Road, Bellefonte.

Call (814) 355-5551 or email kiwanisblueberries@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 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 to 11:15 a.m. in the Dance Room, Centre Region Senior Centers, 131 S. Fraser St., #1, State College.

Classes are free.

Preschool Storytime — Stories and crafts for children 5 and younger are available at 11 a.m. at Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Call (814) 364-2580 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education.

Family STEM Discovery Project — Presenters or activities geared towards the whole family will begin at 2 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Spaghetti Dinner — A spaghetti dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 402 Willowbank St., Bellefonte. Cost is $6 for adults; $4 for children ages 5 to 10; and free for children ages 4 and younger. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic toast, tossed salad and dessert. Dine in or take-out is available. All money raised will go to Kid Power for Missions, benefiting missionaries and mission projects. Call (814) 355-5423.

Spaghetti Dinner — A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. at Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church, 1776 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda. Music by ESP to benefit the Mansfield University Marching Band’s trip to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Take out is available.

Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children.

Call (814) 692-4178.

Migrating Naturalist — Bald Eagle State Park naturalist will be flying around telling stories about the local wildlife, plants and general natural history of Bald Eagle Valley from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle State Park, 201 Warbler Way, Howard.

Call (814) 625-2775.

Migrating Naturalist — Bald Eagle State Park naturalist will be flying around telling stories about the local wildlife, plants and general natural history of Bald Eagle Valley from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Russell P. Letterman Campground at Bald Eagle State Park, North Eagle Valley Road, Howard. Call (814) 625-2775.

Lemont Village Green Concert — Jim Colbert and Cynthia Mazzant, singers and songwriters will perform in concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the Lemont Village Green between Dale Street and Mt. Nittany Road, off Pike Street, Lemont. Picnickers are welcome. Concerts are free and donations are accepted to support the Granary renovation projects. Visit the website at www.lemontvillage.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Bookmobile — The Centre County Library Bookmobile is a fully accessible library on wheels. Children can make butterfly crafts while visiting the bookmobile to take books home from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Atherton Famer’s Market, Home Depot parking lot, 2615 Greentech Drive, State College. Call (814) 355-1516 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Book to Movie! — “War Horse” will be shown at 11:30 a.m. June 30 at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg.

Popcorn and drinks will be served and a short discussion of the book will follow.

Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Cooking with Kids — Kids in the Kitchen: Red, White and Blue will teach children about eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables by making a tomato and basil bruschetta and a berry flower dessert at 10 a.m. at Wegmans, 345 Colonnade Blvd., State College. The class is $5 and participants can sign-up at the Wegmans service desk. Seats are limited. Call (814) 278-9000.

What Bugs You — A program for children to find and learn about the insects at the park will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheater, Bald Eagle State Park, North Eagle Valley Road, Howard. Call (814) 625-2775.

Boating Bald Eagle — Connect with other boaters, novices and experts alike, while paddling on a guided float with the park naturalist from 1 to 3 p.m. at the park office, Bald Eagle State Park, North Eagle

Valley Road, Howard. The fee is $5 if using a park kayak and pre-registration is required by calling the park office. Bring your own boat, or reserve one when you register. Participants must be over the age of 16.

Call (814) 625-2775.

Biking Bald Eagle — Bike through Bald Eagle State Park from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle State Park, 201 Warbler Way, Howard. The program will go over basic bike safety and then go for a ride into the park where you can look for wildlife. Bring your own bike. The program is designed for ages 10 and older. Call (814) 625-2775.

Porcupines — The park naturalist will explore one of Pennsylvania’s most secretive weasels, whose favorite food is porcupine from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheatre, Bald Eagle State Park, North Eagle Valley Road, Howard. Call (814) 625-2775.

Summer’s Best Music Fest — Summer’s Best Music Fest and the Downtown Street Bazaar will start at 10 a.m. on Allen Street and along Calder Way. Other events will include Annual Downtown Street Bazaar, PAW’s Canines on Calder and a Public Safety Zone. Wristbands are $3 and can be used for discounts at area stores and restaurants. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the State College Area School District Heritage Fund to support local musicians with financial need. Wristbands can be purchased in advance at Appalachian Outdoors, The Clothesline, Family Clothesline, Fasta Ravioli Co., Gift Adventures, Home Reflections, Jezebels, Lion & Cub, Lipstick, Northwest Savings Bank (Beaver Avenue), Pita Pit, Rita’s, Skate Penn, The Student Bookstore, Uncle Eli’s, Webster’s Bookstore Cafe. Wristbands will also be available at the information booths on the day of the festival. Musical acts include Archie Blue, Biscuit Jam, Chad and John, Chris Woodward & Shindiggin, Harold Taddy Duo, Erin Condo and The Hoofties, The Insomniacs, Jay Vonada, Keystone Society of Swing, Nightcrawlers, Picker and Papa, Spider Kelly, Ted McCloskey & the HiFi’s, Todd Snider, Triple A Blues Band, Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, Tyne & the Fastlyne and Zupe. Visit http://summersbestmusicfest.com/ for information about times, fees and venue locations.

Turtles — Explore the world of turtles from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-5960.

Frog Races — Make an origami frog to race while discovering how they eat and what color and shape their eyes are from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. Call (814) 3425960.

Bat Counts — Count the bats that live in the bat boxes from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-5960.

SUNDAY, JULY 1 Great Blue Heron — Pontoon boat ride will be given to see the Great Blue Heron from 11 a.m. to noon at the Black Moshannon State Park Boat Launch #1, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. The event is first-come first-serve due to the limited seats. Personal flotation devices will be provided. Children must be at least 4 years and old. Call (814) 342-5960.

Beavers — Pontoon boat ride will be given to see a beaver lodge up close from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Black Moshannon State Park Boat Launch #1, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. The event is first-come firstserve due to the limited seats. Personal flotation devices will be provided. Children must be at least 4 years and old. Call (814) 342-5960.

Dragons and Damsels — Pontoon boat ride will be given to see dragonflies and damselflies from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Black Moshannon State Park Boat Launch #1, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. The event is first-come first-serve due to the limited seats. Personal flotation devices will be provided. Children must be at least 4 years and old. Call (814) 342-5960.

Music Picnic Series — The Bellefonte Community Band will perform marches, waltzes and more as part of the South Hills 2012 Music Picnic Series from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Admission is free. Call (814) 278-1990.

“Into the Deep” — The first Sunday

Opening Reception for the showing of “Into the Deep,” prints by Ellie Taraborrelli will be on display through August 4 at the Bellefonte Museum for Centre County, 133 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte. Exhibit hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday and by appointment. Call (814) 355-4280.

MONDAY, JULY 2 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.

Book Babies Storytime — Books, music and language building activities to stimulate a child’s brain growth will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Centre County Library & Historical Museum, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte.

Call (814) 355-1516 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 10:30 a.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim.

Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org. Storytime programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education.

Car Seat Safety Check — Pennsylvania State Police troopers will be available to inspect car seats to insure the safety of children at 11 a.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim.

Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Around the Kitchen Table — The Penn State Cooperative Extension will offer a class, “Around the Kitchen Table,” to teach basic cooking skills, financial education, home management and nutrition. Participants will receive free recipes, stretchy band for exercising, cookbook, reusable grocery bag and certificate upon completing program. Classes are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Must be registered to attend classes. Call (814) 342-1987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 3 A Joint Venture — A class on hip and knee replacements will be held from 11 a.m. to noon in Conference Rooms 1, 2 or 3, Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Call Val Coakley at (814) 278-4810 or email at vcoakley@ mountnittany.org.

Breastfeeding Basics Class — A breastfeeding class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College. Classes cost $25 for mom and one support person. Call (814) 876-0217 or email contact@naturetonuture.net.

Mother Goose On the Loose — Children ages 3 and younger and an adult can participate in a musical rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose at 10:30 a.m. at Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg. Story-time programs meet Pennsylvania learning standards for early childhood education. Call (814) 3421987 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Bike Parade — Decorate your bike and ride it in a bike parade at 2:30 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

Drop in Gadget Crash Course — Oneon-one help for your e-readers, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras and other gadgets will be available at 1 p.m. at East Penns Valley Area Branch Library, 225 E. Main St., Millheim. Call (814) 349-5328 or visit www.centrecountylibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Bog Treasures — Enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk through the bog from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Boat Launch #3, West Side Road, Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-5960.

Geology — Join Ranger Mark for a look at the geology of Black Moshannon State Park from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg. Call (814) 342-5960.

— Compiled by Gazette staff

JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2012

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Kish Bank celebrates 100 years and Kish Travel, Hayes said.

Since Kish Bank came to Centre County about seven years ago, it has â&#x20AC;&#x153;grown rapidly,â&#x20AC;? Hayes said, in what he describes as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;tough, competitiveâ&#x20AC;? market. Its building on Green Tech Drive, which is both a branch and financial center, is only about three years old, he said.

Hayes said, that as a regional community bank, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we have to have a focus on our community that elevates the quality of life here,â&#x20AC;? he said.

One way the bank helps carry out that duty is by advocating volunteerism, Hayes said. Bank employees are even provided with paid volunteer time, he said.

By MARJORIE S. MILLER mmiller@centrecountygazette.com

STATE COLLEGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The capacity to maintain long-term focus over the past 100 years is one of the factors that have helped Kish Bank both sustain itself and grow.

This year marks a milestone for Kish as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national charter. Today, as it has in years past, the bank directs its focus on preservation, evolution and growth.

With 13 banking offices and financial centers in Centre, Mifflin and Huntingdon counties, Kish Bank has a growing presence in central Pennsylvania. In fact, one of its goals is to be a growing part of, and expand its presence, in Centre County.

INTENTION TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE Electronic banking and channels of customer accessibility is evolving for Kish Bank, Hayes said, so â&#x20AC;&#x153;that is a major focus.â&#x20AC;?

More customers are choosing alternative means of banking, he said, such as online banking which allows them to access their accounts 24 hours a day, including during travel and other times they may not be able to come to a banking center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to be there in the ways they can access us,â&#x20AC;? Hayes said.

Additionally, transactional centers are becoming more electronic in nature, he said, and the future of the bank branch, itself, revolves around a virtual banking platform.

Kish Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to continue to grow include managing and growing its other business units, and still targeting its long-term focus, which is defined by customers, Hayes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever you sit still in this world youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing backwards,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Internally, Hayes said, the bank plans to grow to $1 billion.

Plans for growth also include a more complex management structure.

One of the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent develop-

A TIME TO REFLECT The bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charter was issued in 1912, but roots of the bank date back to the 1900s, said William Hayes, bank chairman, president and CEO. Hayes said Kish Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th anniversary is a time to reflect on what has created value, and what has elevated, Kish Bank as a company.

The last 100 years have been a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty challenging timeâ&#x20AC;? for both banking and the country as a whole, Hayes said, but the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity to maintain long-term focus, and its spotlight on the customer and the community, have helped sustain it.

Hayes said although Kish, at its core, is a bank, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a diversified financial services company, which allows it to â&#x20AC;&#x153;never lose focus on customers.â&#x20AC;?

Listening to customers has remained a priority for the bank, Hayes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re) always adjusting to their changing needs and re-defining ourselves,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Other Kish services include Kish Insurance, Kish Financial Solutions

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KISH BANK PRESIDENT Bill Hayes congratulates Angela Swartzentruber, customer service teller at the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s McVeytown branch and recipient of Kishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Most Valuable Player award, on June 21. ments comes from the Jobs Act 2012, Hayes said, which was signed into law last month by President Barack Obama, and enables smaller businesses to increase its number of registered shareholders.

The bill helps provide these smaller companies with the ability to market shares more broadly. It gets rid of â&#x20AC;&#x153;artificial limitsâ&#x20AC;? that were in place for more than 80 years, Hayes said.

At the 100-year mark, it is appropriate for Kish to reaffirm its commitment to being a community bank, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a time to reflect,â&#x20AC;? Hayes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is this model sustainable?â&#x20AC;?

Hayes said, without a doubt, he reconfirms the commitment to the platform Kish Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community and customer-base represents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worthy of sustaining and we intend to â&#x20AC;Ś survive and thrive,â&#x20AC;? he said.

In Centre County, Kish Bank has branches on Park Place in Bellefonte; South Atherton Street in State College; and an ATM location on College Avenue.

For more information visit www.KishBank.com.

JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2012

DEED TRANSFERS The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County Recorder of Deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors.

The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information.

RECORDED JUNE 4-8, 2012 BELLEFONTE Otto C. Herr to Otto C. Herr and L. Rochelle Herr, 413 W. Beaver St., $1.

Robert B. Garis and Jennifer N Garis to Cheryl A. Potteiger, 306 S. Monroe St., $172,500.

Matthew R. Spychalski and Rhonda F. Spychalski to Brian K. Fisher and Kristi L. Fisher, 211 Parkview Blvd., $241,000.

Colin W. McChesney and Ami L. McChesney to Dean A. Cook II and Kohlton Dean Kauffman, 369 Pine St., $118,500.

Jonathan P. Keim and Beth A. Keim to Wanda J. Parnay, 608 E. Linn St., $170,350.

BENNER TOWNSHIP Openquon Hill LLC to Ronald L. Gibboney Sr. and P. Jeannie Gibboney, $117,500.

Bryan C. Campbell and Laurie A. Campbell to Justin S. Williams and Lisa M. McCombie, 167 Dorchester Lane, $168,000.

Thomas F. Songer II and Sara H. Songer, 623 Spring Creek Road, $1.

Sara H. Songer to Sara H. Songer, 623 Spring Creek Road, $1.

Thomas F. Songer II to Thomas F. Songer II, 623 Spring Creek Road, $1.

BOGGS TOWNSHIP Blanche H. Miller by attorney to Toby J. Hendershot, 339 Kefer Road, $47,700.

BURNSIDE TOWNSHIP Eric H. Fairbanks and Robert A. Williams II to Daniel Hughes, East Road $ 39,600.

CENTRE HALL Kathy Mowry and Harold Mowry to Jonathan L. Mowry, 118 W. Church St., $1.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP George Earl Smith and Janice Lyles Smith to Kirk M. Swanson and Holly A. Swanson, 257 First Ave., $ 187,000.

Andrea K. Canova and David L. Mitchell to Diane S. Reed, 191 Wiltree Court, $238,000.

First National Bank of PA and Happy Valley Brewing Company LLC to Happy Valley Brewing Company LLC and First National Bank of PA, $0.

Patricia Gordon and Happy Valley Brewing Company LLC to Happy Valley Brewing Company LLC and Patricia Gordon, $0.

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Deeds, from page 28

L. Wellar, 298 Walnut St., $20,000.

Kerry J. Shay and Debora M. Shay to Debora M. Shay, 248 Park Road, $1.

Elizabeth M. Herzog to Bruce L. Rathfon and Elaine L. Rathfon, 305 Village Heights Drive, $163,000.

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Joseph E. Taylor to Joseph E. Taylor, 288 Mount Eagle Road, $1.

David W. Lomison executor and Barbara A. Lomison Estate to David W. Lomison and Wesley A. Lomison, 27 Front St., $1.

MARION TOWNSHIP

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP James J. Marshall and Mary A. Marshall to Michelle Miller, 1875 Autumnwood Drive, $289,900.

Roland A. Reim to Judith A. Maloney and Samuel L. Rubenstein, 3092 Westover Drive, $230,063.

Jeffery Buxton and Amanda Buxton to Phoenix International Investments LP, 786 W. Aaron Drive, $174,500.

Samuel E. Bair and Ruth E. Bair to Christian L. Smith and Kerri L. Smith, 1440 E. Park Hills Ave., $215,000.

North Atherton Joint Venture to North Atherton Joint Venture, 215 Blue Course Drive, $1.

Sidney G. Gates, Barbara A. Gates and Kim A. Foster to Kim A. Foster and Steven R. Foster, 1688 Marengo Road, $1.

GREGG TOWNSHIP Michael A. Foster and Ann Van Horn Foster to Elizabeth A. Royer, 122 Stone Row Lane, $280,000.

HALFMOON TOWNSHIP Samuel B. Bonsall IV and Lauren E. Bonsall to Herbert J. Combs Jr. and Christina D. Combs, 24 Saddle Ridge Road, $282,000.

Grant Family Irrevocable Trust, Claude O. Grant trustee, Theresa M. Grant trustee to Blake C. Elsasser and Valerie Renee Elsasser, 48 Hemlock Drive, $207,000.

HARRIS TOWNSHIP Carl E. Hacker and ADH NA Neireannach LP to Carl E. Hacker and ADH NA Neireannach LP, 115 E. Main St., $0.

Richard G. Wilkinson Trust and Richard A. Wilkinson trustee to Bret J. Buterbaugh and Marie M. Buterbaugh, 501 Boalsburg Pike, $199,900.

HOWARD BOROUGH Kline R. Wolf, Jeanne C. Wolf and Luke L. Laubscher to Rodney N. Wellar and Sherri

Harvey P. Kamp Estate and Marie Yelderman Kamp to Randall W. Holderman and Terri M. Holderman, 2442 Jacksonville Road, $250,000.

Henry S. Haranin and Jane L. Haranin to Henry I. Haranin and Judy S. Haranin, 1761 Jacksonville Road, $1.

Henry I. Haranin and Judy S. Haranin to Henry I. Haranin and Judy S. Haranin, 1761 Jacksonville Road, $1.

Henry I. Haranin and Judy S. Haranin to Henry I. Haranin and Judy S. Haranin, 1761 Jacksonville Road, $1.

Henry S. Haranin and Jane L. Haranin to Henry S. Haranin, 1759 Jacksonville Road, $1.

Henry I. Haranin and Judy S. Haranin to Henry I. Haranin and Judy S. Haranin, 1825 Jacksonville Road, $1.

MILESBURG Harold L. Dubbs and Holly H. Dubbs to Beneficial Cons Disc. Co. and Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Pennsylvania, 109 View St., $1.

James K. Fenush and Geraldine K. Fenush to Danielle Johnson and Travis Lucas, 201 Water St., $107,500.

MILES TOWNSHIP Donna J. Blesh to Kenton L. Bressler and Elizabeth J. Bressler, 115 Town Lake Road, $48,000.

PATTON TOWNSHIP Shawn W. Herncane and Nicole E. Herncane to Jami A. Owens, 3 Fredericksburg Court, $124,000.

Sidney Friedman Estate, Helen S. Friedman Estate, Ronald M. Friedman co-executor, Edward A. Friedman co-executor, Ronald M. Friedman and Edward A. Friedman to Ronald M. Friedman, Edward A. Friedman, Jonathan E. Friedman, Alison R. Friedman and Andrea H. Friedman, 1688 N. Atherton St., $1.

Christian L. Smith and Kerri L. Smith to Lance B. Babb and Salena M. Babb, 381 W. Clearview Ave., $140,000

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Pinnacle Development LLC, Pinnacle Development 2 LLC, Pinnacle Development 2/Gregory LLC I and S&A Homes Inc. to Richard A. Ferrero and Lisa Ferrero, $455,156.

Brian S. Baer and Jill L. Baer to Ronald L. Stanley and Mary R. Stanley, 115 Presidents Drive, $215,000.

PENN TOWNSHIP Hugh A. Hodge Estate and Linda H. Steadman executrix to Michael E. Wise, 737 Penns Creek Road, $350,000.

Timothy L. Hassinger to Timothy L. Hassinger, 407 Tunnel Road, $1.

Lulu I. Shawver to Kristopher J. Myers and Elisia Myers, 1st Alley, $100,000.

PHILIPSBURG Raymond H. Pezalski Jr. and Cynthia A. Pezalski to Linda K. Stevens and John T. Stevens, 535 N. 9th. St., $87,900.

POTTER TOWNSHIP Richard G. Kissinger and Par Sonics Farm Services LLC to Par Sonics Farm Services LLC and Richard G. Kissinger, 252 Dogtown Road, $00.

Paul M. Solley and Phyllis E. Solley to M. David Solley, 108 Summit Circle, $1.

RUSH TOWNSHIP Compass Advisory Partners LLC, Timothy L. Hertlein Sr. and Christine M. Hertlein by to Wilbur G. Kephart and Karen J. Kephart, 108 Cold Stream Road, $63,000 Charles Showers and Charles R. Showers to David D. Shoffer, 197 Birch St., $100 Harvey S. Dixon and Geraldine D. Dixon to Scott S. Dixon, 3569 Casanova Road, $1.

SNOW SHOE BOROUGH Marvin E. Opatz Estate and Craig Opatz administrator to David W. Chambers Jr. and Amanda B. Chambers, 113 E. Park Ave., $35,000.

David W. Chambers Jr., David W. Chambers Jr., Amanda B. Yost and Amanda B. Chambers to David W. Chambers and Amanda B. Chambers, 113 E. Park Ave., $1.

Presbytery of Huntingdon Inc. to Plus Point Partners, 504 S. Moshannon Ave., $8,500.

SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP William D. Gillette, David D. Gillette, Daniel D. Gillette, Monica Gillette, Judith Gillette and Susan Gillette to Randy E.

Fisher Sr. and Leisa A. Fisher, 3515 Scotchtown Road, $25,000.

SPRING TOWNSHIP Wendall Joyner to Sharon L. Miller and Sharon L. Joyner, Irish Hollow Road, $1.

Amberleigh LP, Berks Construction Co. Inc. to Robert M. Gruendler and Diana R. Gruendler, 139 Farmington Lane, $220,225.

Amberleigh LP to Shane Hardy and Sara N. Hardy, 175 Farmington Lane, $221,030.

Christopher D. Schnure to Emily R. Thompson, 205 Danielle Drive, $146,500.

STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH Charlotte A. Mueller Estate, Peter O. Mueller co-executor, Peter Otto Mueller co-executor and James Paul Mueller co-executor to Sidney Chuse and Clair Chuse, 241 Nimitz Ave., $240,000.

Brian H. Beer and Kimberly R. Bodes to Martha Franklin Duffy, 225 E. Hamilton Ave., $315,000.

P.A.G. Family Trust, Penny A. Garban Family Trust and Steve A. Garban trustee to Darby J. White, 302 E. Whitehall Road, $129,900.

Chad Dubin, Heather V. Whitteker-Dubin, Mark Dubin, Diana Esber-Dubin to Chad Dubin, Heather V. Whitteker-Dubin, Mark Dubin, Diana Esber-Dubin, Beth Dubin and Beth Gerber, 222 W. Beaver Ave., $1.

John D. Hanna, Susan G. Hanna, Scott E. Hanna and Christopher L. Hanna to Hannafied Holdings LLC., 222 W. Beaver Ave., $1.

Andrew W. Arnold and Patricia A. Arnold to Lee Ann Deshong-Cook and Thomas J. Cook, 826 Bayberry Drive, $220,000.

David B. Corneal and Sandra Y. Corneal to 100 South Atherton Street Associates, 412 W. College Ave., $1.

WALKER TOWNSHIP Timothy M. Hall to Susan E. Hall, 646 Nittany Valley Drive, $1.

Susan E. Hall, James I. Robinson Jr., Elaine N. Whitehill and Charles R. Whitehill to Craig E. Rothrock, 646 Nittany Valley Drive, $44,000.

Eric D. Carlson and Sara L. Carlson to Douglas G. Reigh and Gretchen S. Reigh, 121 Josie Drive, $273,000.

Gary L. Rupert Jr., Rose Metzgar Derenzis and Rose M. Rupert to Gary L. Rupert Jr. and Rose M. Rupert, 139 Split Pine Lane, $1. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Compiled by Gazette staff

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

Asking $250,000 firm.

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Expenses paid. Regis & David (888) 986-1520

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Parking available now until August 15 on 616 E. College Ave, across campus. $90/month Call (814) 308-4506

PARKING Parking on church parking lot, 600 block of East Prospect Ave. Summer (May 20-Aug 19th— $150).

Fall & Spring semesters (2012-2013) $260 per semester.

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RECEPTIONIST Full time receptionist needed for a local animal hospital. Applicant must be dependable and flexible with a friendly personality. Send resume to: Metzger Animal Hospital 1044 Benner Pike State College, PA 16801 Attn. Kristen or Fax: 814-237-1146

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

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Duties would include scratch dessert baking, line work for lunch and dinner, both hot and salad side, some prep work, and working on our new Sunday brunch.

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SPANISH TEACHER 2 1/2 hours / week.

Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten.

B.A. in Spanish or equivalent language experience required.

Send cover letter and resume by July 12 to: Laurel Sanders Grace Lutheran Church 205 S. Garner St State College, PA 16801

BATHROOM ACCESSORIES: Antique (1928) claw foot bath tub, porcelain sink, original faucet knobs & accessories pcs. $275 (814) 404-6434

Tabby kittens free to a good home! Born May 9th. Litter box trained. (814) 5924946

Healthcare

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Immediate positions available. Please contact Heather Cassidy or Phyllis Galio at: (814) 357-0292 Or e-mail resume to: sunnydays115@ earthlink.net

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Send resume and writing samples to: editor@centrecountygazette.com or mail to: The Centre County Gazette Attn: Editor 403 S. Allen St. State College, PA 16801

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

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LONGABERGER: 1995 Longaberger Christmas Collection Cranberry Basket, with liner and protector. $55 Cash.

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HESS 1994 Toy rescue truck in orginial box, $20.

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MOTORCYCLE: 1981 Yamaha Maxim Motorcycle with cover, 46k miles.

In excellent condition. A must see.

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